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Oracle, Oct. 21, 1983
HAROLD RABEL
Harold R. Rabel, 84, formerly of Rt. 1, New Martinsville,
died Friday at the home of his daughter at Proctor.
He was born in Wetzel County, a son of the late Albert and
Annie Martin Rabel. He was a retired farmer and a Protestant.
Surviving are his wife, Melba Baker Rabel, a son, Joe Keith
Rabel of Baytown, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Kay Morris of
Proctor, two sisters, Mrs. Eunice Hardman of New Martinsville
and Mrs. Ethel Witschey, also of New Martinsville, seven
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held at 2:00 pm Sunday at the Wells Funeral
Home in New Martinsville, with Evang. Dillon Bayes
officiating. Burial was in the Northview Cemetery.
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Sentinel, Dec. 2, 1986
KATHARINE AMBLER RABEL
Katherine Ambler Rabel, 88 of Pike Street, St. Marys, died
at the Arbors in Marietta early Dec. 2.
She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late
Lutellis and Ella Rebecca Wells Ambler. She was a member
of St. Marys United Methodist Church, member and past matron
of St. Marys Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star, a
charter member of St. Marys Chapter, Daughters of the American
Revolution where she was organizing regent, a charter member
of the Pleasants County Historical Society, member of the
Daughters of Colonial Wars and West Augusta Historical and
Genealogical Society, member and past regional president of
the Blennerhassett District of Garden Clubs, member of the
Pemberton Garden Club, member of the American Legion
Auxiliary Unit No. 79, and was active as a Red Cross nurse
for many years.
She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. She was
the last surviving member of her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband F. Earl Rabel, in
1965; three brothers and four sisters.
The funeral will be at 1 pm Friday at St. Marys United
Methodist Chruch, the Rev. Richard L. Crickard and the Rev.
Marucie A. Miller officiating with burial in St. Marys IOOF
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the family residence on Pike Street and
at the church for an hour prior to the services. The
Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys is in charge of
arrangements.
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Oracle, June 6, 1985
ESTEL A. RACER
Estel A. Racer, 76, of Friendly, died Saturday at her home,
June 1.
She was born in Middlebourne, a daughter of the late Charlie
and Etta Riggs McCullen. She was a member of the Friendly
United Methodist Church, the ladies organization of the church
and of the Rebekah Lodge.
She is survived by her husband, W.V. Racer; one daughter,
Beverly Sprouse of Paden City; one son, Charles D. Racer of
New Martinsville, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Earnest McMullen.
Services were held at 2:00 pm Monday at the Eckels Funeral
Home in Sistersville, with Rev. Floyd Richmond officiating.
Burial was in the Middlebourne Cemetery.
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Sentinel, Nov. 3, 1990
WILLIAM V. RACER
William Virgil Racer, 84, of Friendly, died Friday, Nov. 2,
at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling.
He was born in New Matamoras, a son of the late Dudley and
Dollie Griffin Racer.
He was a member of the Friendly united Methodist Church and
was retired from Corning of Paden City.
He is survived by a son, Charles D. Racer of New Martinsville;
a daughter, Beverly Sprouse of Paden City; a brother, Sherman
Racer of Sistersville; a sister Freda Hammett of St. Marys;
eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and a great-great-
grandson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Estel Racer in 1985.
The funeral will lbe 1:30 Sunday at Eckels Funeral Home,
Sistersville with Rev. William Williamson officiating.
Burial will be in Middlebourne Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 pm today.
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February 5, 1978
CAMERON C. RADCLIFF
Cameron C. Radcliff, 78 of St. Marys died Tuesday morning at
his residence.
He was born in Wirt County, a son of the late William R. and
Mary Foutty Radcliff. He was a retired rural mail carrier.
Surviving are his wife, Jessie Brown Radcliff, one son, George
of Newport Ohio, one daughter, Mary Nell Nylar of Vienna, one
sister, Miss Zenia Radcliff of St. Marys; three grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday at the Ruttencutter
Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Rex Hadley officiating.
Interment will be in the IOOF Cemetery.
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Oracle, Dec. 29, 1999
CLELA WEST RADCLIFF
Clela West Radcliff, 77 of the Inn at Marietta and formerly
of Newport, died Dec. 26 at her residence.
She was born June 25, 1922 in St. Marys to the late Clarence
R. and Rosa Deist West. She graduated from St. Marys High
School in 1940 and was a graduate of Mountain State Business
College in Parkersburg. She had been a secretary at
Jefferson County Technical College in Steubenville and
retired as secretary to the superintendent of Frontier
local Schools. She was a member and elder of St. Marys
Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by two sons, Keith W. Radcliff of Wintersville,
O. and Mark A. Radcliff and his wife, Charmel of St. Marys;
four grandchildren, Ryan Radcliff of Indianapolis, Ind.,
Renee Radcliff of Wintersville, O and Molly Radcliff and
Cady Radcliff, both of St. Marys and her mother-in-law Jesse
Radcliff of Vienna.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 am at Ruttencutter-Ingram
Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. R. Daniel Simmons
officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery.
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Sentinel, Oct. 25, 1995
GEORGE A. RADCLIFF
George A. Radcliff, 72, of Newport, Ohio, died Monday, Oct. 23,
at Cleveland Clinic.
Radcliff was a 1941 graduate of St. Marys High School, a member
of the Vienna Sky Sharks and a US Army veteran of World War II.
He retired as service manager of the former Hughes Auto Sales
in Marietta and was formerly the sales manager at Clovis Motor
Co., in St. Marys and Biggio Ford in Steubenville, Ohio. He
was a member of the St. Marys Presbyterian Church where he
has served as an elder.
He was born in St. Marys, a son of Jesse Brown Radcliff of St.
Marys and the late Camero C. Radcliff.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Clela West Radcliff;
two sons, Keith W. Radcliff of Wintersville, Ohio and Mark A.
Radcliff of St. Marys; one sister, Mary Nell Mylar of Vienna;
and four grandchildren, Ryan Radcliff and Renee Radcliff, both
of Wintersville Ohio and Molly Radcliff and Cady Radcliff of
St. Marys.
Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, St. Marys with Revs. Paul Van Horn and Dan Simmons
officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 pm
Thursday and 9-11 am Friday.
Memorials may be made to St. Marys Presbyterian Church Building
Fund, P.O. Box 389, St. Marys, WV 26170.
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Leader, Oct. 23, 1985
ZENIA L. RADCLIFF
Zenia L. Radcliff, 89, of St. Marys, died Wednesday evening,
Oct. 23 in Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Leachtown, WV, a daughter of the late William
R. and Mary Foutty Radcliff. She was a retired school teacher,
a member of the Rebekah Lodge in St. Marys and a member of the
Dewey Avenue Church of Christ in St. Marys.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Cameron Radcliff and
one sister, Xenia Shingleton.
Services will be today at 1 pm at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home
with evangelist William Renner officiating. Burial will be in
the IOOF Cemetery in St. Marys.
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Oracle, July 23, 1987
ALBERTA RADER
Albert "Murphy" Rader, 67, of 103 Country Club Drive, Devola,
died Saturday, July 10 at her home.
She was born at Shay, Ohio, a daughter of the late George Miller
and Mrs. Anna Nau Miller. She was a graduate of Stover High
School of New Matamoras and graduated from the Ohio Valley
School of Nursing. She joined the US Public Health Service
1941 and later worked at Western Reserve University in Cleveland
and at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. She was Washington
County Red Cross Chairwoman for many years.
After moving to Marietta in 1972, she served on the Woman's
Home Board for 12 years and served as advisor to the Evening
and Daytime New Comers. She was a member of St. Marys Catholic
Church and was a member of many genealogical societies, where
she was active in research and writing.
In addition to her husband, William M. Rader she is survived
by a son, Jeffrey William Rader of Marietta; a daughter Cathy
Louise Rader of Westerville,O., her mother at Heartland Nursing
Home; two sisters, Shelda Stehle of Marietta and Patty Smittle
of Sardis; two brothers, Dean Miller of New Matamoras and
William Miller of Kensington; and one grandson Kurt Michael
Rader.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Marys Catholic
Church Tuesday with Monsignor Robert Punke officiating. Burial
was in East Lawn Mausoleum.
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Oracle, Sept. 22, 1983
ARTHUR DARRELL RADER
Arthur Darrell Rader, 56, of Lewisville, O., died Thursday in
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, following an
extended illness.
He was born in West Virginia, a son of the late Emory and
Willa Nichols Rader. He was retired from Switzerland of
Ohio School District and was a Summit Township trustee.
Surviving are his wife, Eileen Morr Rader, a son, Donald Rader
of Lewisville; three daughters, Diane Reed and Joyce Crawford,
both of Lewisville and Kathy Dimmerling of Summerfield, O.,
three brothers, Ralph Rader of Zanesville, O., Ronald of
Lewisville and Walter of Spencer, a sister, Mildred Cottrell
of Belmont and seven grandchildren.
Services were conducted at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home in
Woodsfield, O., with the Rev. Stephen Long officiating.
Burial was in the Buchanan Cemetery at Lewisville.
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Oracle, June 14, 1982
MRS. AMY CLARICE RALSTON
Mrs. Amy Clarice Ralston, 88 of Pike St., St. Marys died
Monday, June 14 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
She was born Aug 14, 1893 in Pleasants County, a daughter
of the late Alexander and Charity Nellie Knight. She was a
member of the First Baptist Church in St. Marys.
Survivors include a sister, Nina Kincaid of Manchester, O.,
four grandchildren, Tony Knight and Mrs. Carmen C. Vander
Mer of Grand Rapids, Mich, Timothy and Thomas Wright, a
number of great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ralston; a
son, Lawrence Knight, a daughter, Vera Ralston Wright; four
sisters and five brothers.
Funeral services will be held t 11:00 am Friday, June 18 at
the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with Dr. George
Harris officiating. Interment will be in the Willow Island
Cemetery.
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Sentinel, Jan 28, 1992
CHESTER A. RALSTON
Chester Arthur Ralston, 76 of Oak Grove, Marietta, died Sunday,
Jan 26 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Ralston was a 1933 graduate of Manchester High School. He
received his bachelor of science degree in education from
Ohio University in 1939. He took graduate classes at Marietta
College. He taught school in Green Township schools in Adams
County for five years and Marietta City Schools for five years
before going to Little Hocking School and teaching for 21
years. He also engaged in farming.
He served with the US Army from 1941 to 1945 in the European
Theater wit the 104th Timberwolf Division. He was awarded
the Bronze Star. He was a Methodist by faith and attended
the Harmar Hill Church of Christ. He was a member of the
Washington County Retired Teachers, Washington County
Historical Society, American Legion Post 64 and the
Washington County Council on Aging. He had been a 4H
advisor for 10 years.
He was born in Adams County ,Ohio, a son of the late Maurice
and Millie Grooms Ralston.
He is survived by his wife, Alpha Doak Ralston; four sons,
Lester of Nashville, Tenn., Richard and Alan of Marietta;
and Carl of Bowling Green Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Mike
(Adeline) Bailey of Walkersville Mc., and Mrs. Tom (Margaret)
Webster of Belpre; 11 grandchildren, one brother, Raymond of
Marietta; and one sister Mrs. Raymond (Hazel) Lockhart of
Bentonville, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by four brothers.
The funeral will be 1 pm Wednesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral
Home with Evangelist Terry Varner officiating. Burial will be
at Putnam Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home all day today and until
the hour of service on Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department,
Route 7, Marietta.
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Oracle, April 19, 1984
THOMAS EARL RAMSEY
Thomas Earl Ramsey, 83, Route 1, St. Marys, died Friday,
April 13, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.
He was born near Pennsboro, a son of the late Andrew Jackson
and Lydia Virginia Richards Ramsey.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Shepherd of New
Milton, Mrs. Rosalie James of Greenwood and Mrs. Helen Henderson
of Pennsboro; two sons, Allen Ramsey of Friendly and Norbert
Ramsey of Fairmont; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, three
brothers and four sisters.
Services were held at 1:00 pm Sunday at the McCullough-Rogers
Funeral Home in Pennsboro with the Rev. Martin L. "Bud"
Corbin officiating. Interment was in the Masonic Memorial
Park, West Union.
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Oracle, Oct. 9, 1991
EVA RANDAZZO
Eva Randazzo, 70 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and formerly of St.
Marys, died Sept. 9 in Houston, Texas.
She was born in St. Marys, the daughter of the late Silas and
Rose Boley. A 1938 graduate of Weir High School, she retired
in 1988 from the city of Cuyahoga Falls as an executive
secretary with 30 years of service.
Surviving are her stepmother Edith Boley of St. Marys; two
sons, Sam Randazzo of Columbus and Craig Randazzo of
Cuyahoga Falls; two daughters, Catherine Varca of Houston,
Texas and Cindy Witherup of Cuyahoga Falls and a sister
Lorene Cottrill of Wadsworth Ohio; a brother James Boley
of California and sever grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Amber Randazzo and a
brother, Charles Boley.
Funeral services were held Sept. 13 in Cuyahoga Falls.
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Oracle, June 19, 1986
LUCY P. RANDLE
Lucy P. Randle, 87 of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, June 11
in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late George
and Katherine Barnes. She was a member of Christ United
Methodist Church and the Grace Lou Sunday school class which
she taught for a number of years.
She is survived by a daughter, Annie Taylor of West Bloomfield,
Mich., a brother, J.T. Barnes of Monroe, Mich., a sister Blanche
Hescht of Eleanor, Putnam Co., a sister-in-law, Roma Barnes of
Parkersburg, and three grandchildren, Matthew, Jonathan and
Sarah Anne, all of West Bloomfield.
The funeral was held at 2:30 Saturday at Christ United Methodist
Church, with Rev. Clyde W. Beard officiating. Burial was in
Mount Olivet Cemetery.
The Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of
arrangements.
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Oracle, March 27, 1991
CLARA A. RANKIN
Clara A. Hendershot Rankin, 80, former resident of 331
Seventh St., Marietta, died Saturday, March 23, in Marietta
Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Washington County, a daughter of the late
John and Fannie Hendershot. She was a 1931 graduate of
Marietta Senior High School and had belonged to the Church
of Christ United Methodist Church, the AARP and the O'Neill
Senior Citizens Center.
She is survived by two brothers, dale Hendershot of Beaver and
David Hendershot of Newport; three sisters, Leah Anders, Mrs.
Robert D. (Helen) Smith and Mrs. Willis (Jean) Evans all of
Marietta.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Berl B. Rankin, in
1976, one daughter, Donna Jean Rankin in 1940 and two sisters,
Irene Williams and Ruth Neader.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral
home, Marietta with Rev. Karl Kumpf officiating, burial in
Valley Cemetery.
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Oracle, March 13, 1991
MARY L. RAPER
Mary Louise Raper, 98, Route 6, Marietta, died Friday, March
8 at Selby General Hospital.
She was born in Tyler County, a daughter of the late John and
Alice Colvin Koher. She was baptized in the Gravel Hill Baptist
Church at Fly.
She is survived by one son, Homer Raper of New Matamoras; four
daughters, Jane Raper, Mrs. Dwayne (Georgia) Allen, and Mrs.
Mary Lou Morris, all of Marietta, and Mrs. Charles (Peggy)
Glaze of Vienna, Va; 20 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren;
and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George O. Raper, in
1960; one daughter, Nell I. Wilson, in 1982, one son, Kenneth
Raper in 1985; and several brothers and sisters.
Services were held Monday at Hadley Funeral Home, Marietta,
with Rev. Mark Curran officiating. Burial was in Gravel Bank
Cemetery, Fly.
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Oracle, Dec. 20, 1984
DAVID GUY RAWSON
David Guy Rawson, 74, of Route 1, Colliers, died Thursday,
Dec. 13, in Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa.
He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late David Dudley
and Alta Burris Rawson. He was a veteran of World War II and
retired from Weirton Steel Corp.
He is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Alta Mae Taylor and Mrs.
Ina Jean Nichols, both of St. Marys and two cousins.
He was preceded in death by one brother.
The funeral was held at 1:00 pm Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Michael Byus officiating.
Burial followed in the Ingram Ridge Cemetery.
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In memory of EUGENE RAWSON
Date of Birth-April 4, 1908
Date of Death-January 11, 1976
Place & Time of Services-Ruttencutter Funeral Home, Jan. 13,
1976, 2:00 pm
Clergymen-Rev. Franklin Lambert
Place of Interment-IOOF Cemetery
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Oracle, Feb. 19, 1987
MARIE RAWSON
Marie Rawson, 72, of St. Marys, died Sunday evening in
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Feb. 15, Parkersburg.
She was born in Trout, daughter of the late Bernard and
Verna Gladwell Barley. She was a member of the St. Marys
Chapter 31, Order of Eastern Star and a retired employee
of Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys.
She is survived by one daughter, Phyllis Pierce of St. Marys,
one son, Dale L. Ramsey of Parkersburg; two brothers, Ralph
Barley and Hayden Barley, both of St. Marys; two sisters,
Mildred Hammons of St. Marys and Kathleen Sample of DuBois,
Pa., five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Rawson and
two brothers.
Services were held at 1:00 pm Wednesday at the Ruttencutter
Funeral Home in St. Marys, with Rev. Maurice Miller officiating.
Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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In memory of MARGIE W. RAWSON
Date of Birth-February 18, 1904
Date of Death- October 13, 1965
Place & Time of Services- Ruttencutter Mortuary, October 16,
1965, 2:00 p.m.
Clergymen- Rev. Hollie Thompson
Place of Interment- IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys WV
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Oracle, Nov. 8, 1984
WILLIAM JENNINGS RAWSON
William Jennings Rawson, 58 of St. Marys, died Saturday
morning at the Fairview Manor Nursing Home in Beverly, Ohio,
Nov. 3..
He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late William
and Bertha Ross Rawson. He was a World War II veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Nellie Burns Rawson; one son,
David Rawson of St. Marys; one daughter, Frances Noland of
Marietta, O., one sister, Ernestine McCray of Belmont; one
brother, Delbert Rawson of Palm Bay, Fla. and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister.
Services were held at 1:00 pm Tuesday at the Ruttencutter
Funeral Home with the Rev. Baber Morris officiating. Burial
was in the Ingram Ridge Cemetery.
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Oracle, Sept. 27, 1984
CHARLES D. REA
Charles D. Rea, 65, of San Francisco, Cal. died Sept. 21
after a sudden illness.
He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Charles W.
and Frances Riggs Rea.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Hull Rea, a daughter, Margaret
Cochran of Jackson, O., three grandchildren; one stepson, Eric
Hull of Arizona, one stepdaughter Hanna Stiles of California;
two step grandchildren; a sister, Frances Falger of San Antonio,
Tex., and two brothers, Walter F. and Josiah D. Rea of
Williamstown.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Atkinson
Rea, a former school teacher in Pleasants County and a brother.
Services were held in San Francisco.
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Oracle, Jan 3, 1985
DELBERT O. REA
Delbert O. Rea, 51, of Sistersville, died at his residence
Sunday morning.
He was born in Raven Rock, son of Minnie Price Rea of Raven
Rock and the late Benjamin F. Rea. He was a maintenance
supervisor at Ormet Corp., a Navy veteran of the Korean
conflict, a member of Phoenix Masonic Lodge no. 73, York
Rite Bodies and Nemesis Temple of the Shrine.
He is also survived by his wife, Mary Shreves Rea; a son,
John Rea of Sistersville; two brothers, Freddie Rea of Raven
Rock and Frank Rea Jr. of St. Marys; and two sisters, Madeline
Smith of Aliquippa, Pa and Pansy Gesner of Washington, N.J.
The funeral was held at 1:00 pm Wednesday at Ruttencutter
Funeral Home in St. Marys, wit the Rev. James Willison
officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery at Sistersville.
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Sentinel Sept. 12, 1998
ESTHER O. REA
Esther O. Rea, 83, of Marietta Center, Marietta, died
Sept. 11 at the center.
She was born in Pleasants County. She was a member of the
Grand Central Church of Christ and was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, T.Wilber Rea of Yorba Linda,
Cal., Gary Rea of Augusta, Ga., six daughters, Delores Kemp
of Vincent, Reta Fridley of Little Hocking, Mary Lamp of
Vienna, Elizabeth "Debbie" Brady of New Matamoras, Sue
McFarland of St. Marys and Linda Lynch of Williamstown; 20
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Thurman
"Hack" Wilson of Weirton and Oran Wilson of St. Marys; and
three sisters, Zora Mosack of Marietta, Freda Roden of St.
Marys and Pauline Fox of Belmont, WV.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and O'Dessa
Bumgardner Wilson; husband, Dallas Rea, one infant brother
and two infant sons.
Services at Grant Central Ave. Church of Christ, Cecil
Dotson and Kevin Lumbard officiating. Burial at Willow
Island Cemetery.
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Sentinel, July 18, 1990
HARLEN L. REA
Harlen L. Rea, 66 of Newport, Ohio, died Monday, July 16 at
Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Boone County, WV a son of the late Ottie and
Catherine Higgins Rea.
He was a member of the Church of Christ and was retired from
Quaker State Oil and Refining Co.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Berga Rea; five daughters,
Martha Rea of McMinnville, Tenn, Nancy Prestandrea of Crete,
Ill., Ellen Brookover, Ruth Alden and Royetta Stevens, all of
Newport; four sisters, Ruth Abraham of Clarington, Pa.,
Nettie Barnhart and Mable Bennett, both of Raven Rock, WV
and Margaret Hyatt of St. Clairsvile, Ohio, three brothers,
Edward Rea of Wampum, Pa. Ottie Rea of Pittsburgh and Lyle
Rea of Beaver Falls, Pa and 13 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother Eugene Rea.
The funeral will be 10 am Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, St. Marys with Kurt Landerholm and Robert Patterson
officiating. Burial is in Newport Cemetery.
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Oracle, Dec. 4, 1986
JOSIAH D. REA
Josiah D. Rea, 66 of Route 2, Williamstown, died at his home
last Wednesday morning, Nov. 26.
He was born in Raven Rock, a son of the late Charles W. and
Frances Riggs Rea. He was a member of the Parkview United
Methodist Church, where he was an usher.
He is survived by one brother, Walter F. Rea with whom he
resided; one sister, Frances L. Folger of San Antonio, Texas
and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his twin, James Rea and a brother,
Charles D.
Services were held at 1:00 pm Saturday at the Vaughan Funeral
Home in Parkersburg with Rev. James Mitchem officiating.
Burial was in Long Reach Cemetery in Tyler County.
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Oracle, August 1, 1990
LOUISE REA
Louise Rea, 80 of Route 1, New Matamoras, died early
Thursday, July 26, at Marietta Memorial hospital.
She was born at Maryville, Tenn., a daughter of the late
Clifford and Hattie Nichols Clemmens. She was a member
of the Methodist Church and the Dames of Malta.
She is survived by one son, Marquis Merriman of Brooklyn,
NY and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard
Merriman in 1948; second husband, Clarence Stark in 1960;
third husband Duane T. Rea in 1982; and two sisters, Mildred
and Montene.
Services were Sunday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in
Marietta with Rev. Gale Lauderman officiating. Burial was
in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
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Sentinel, June 8, 1991
MINNIE V. REA
Minnie V. Rea, 84, of St. Marys and formerly of Raven Rock,
Pleasants County, died Thursday, June 6, at Care Haven of
Pleasants.
Rea was the postmistress in Raven Rock for 20 years, a member
of Raven Rock United Methodist Church and the Raven Rock
Community Club.
She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late
Charles and Martha Conger Price.
She is survived by two sons, Freddie Rea and Frank Rea Jr.
both of St. Marys; two daughters, Madeline Smith of
Aliquippa, Pa., and Pansy Gesner of Washington, M.J. and
two sisters, Ada Barnhart of New Cumberland, WV and Geneva
Sigley of Clarksburg.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin F. Rea;
one son and one daughter.
The funeral will be 3 pm Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home,
St. Marys with Rev. Gene Kirby officiating. Burial will be
in Long Reach Cemetery.
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Oracle, May 24, 1995
MYRTLE IRENE REA
Myrtle Irene Rea, 71 of Newport died May 19 at the Mark
Rest Center, McConnelsville, Ohio.
She was born July 4, 1923 in Cleveland Ohio, a daughter of
the late Roy and Frances Swan Berga. She was a member of the
Newport Church of Christ and during world War II had worked
for the government in plant manufacturing airplane parts for
the war.
She is survived by five daughters, Ellen Brookover, Royetta
Stevens and Ruth Alden, all of Newport; Martha Rhea of
McMinnville, TN, Nancy Prestandrea of Crete, Il, 14
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlin Lee Rea
in 1990.
Services were held Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with
Evangelist Robert Eddy officiating. Interment will be in
Newport Cemetery.
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Oracle, Oct. 27, 1988
WALTER F. REA
Walter F. Rea, 66, of Route 1, Williamstown, died at St.
Joseph's Hospital, Tuesday morning, Oct. 25, following an
extended illness.
He was born in Leith Run, Ohio, June 4, 1922, son of the
late Charles W. and Francis R. Riggs Rea.
He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Vienna and
a World War II Air Force veteran. He was retired after 33
years service with the Huntington Army Corp of Engineers.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth J. McFadden Rea of
Williamstown; one daughter, Anne Uhl of Dwight, Kansas; 8
sons, W. Mark of Lower Salem, Ohio, Michael R. of St. Johns
Island, SC, Patrick, Parkersburg, Joseph, Vienna, David W.,
Timothy A., John S. and Paul V. all of Williamstown; six
grandchildren; one sister, Francis Folger of San Antonio,
Texas and four nieces.
A mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday at 11 am
at the St. Michael's Catholic Church, Vienna with Very Rev.
Cesidio Federico officiating.
Friends may call at the Burdette Funeral Home, Parkersburg,
Wednesday 1-4 pm and 6-9 pm. A Christian wake will be held
at 8 pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
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Oracle, April 30, 1997
WILLIAM M. REA, SR.
William M. Rea, Sr. 74, of Belmont, died April 22 at Camden
Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg.
He was born at Raven Rock in Pleasants County, a son of the
late Wilbur Martin and Sylvia Snively Rea. He was a US Army
veteran of World War II and retired from American Cyanamid
with 34 years of service. He was a member of the American
Legion Post 200 of Charleston, the Oil Chemical and Atomic
workers Local Union and St. Cyril and Methodius Orthodox
Church of Bellaire, Ohio.
Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Faye Francis Rea; one
daughter, Pam Sigler of St. Marys; two sons, Jerome "Jerry"
M. of Parkersburg and William M. Jr. of St. Marys; one sister,
Dorothea Davis of Belmont; eight grandchildren and one great-
granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Knight and
Audrey Meyer and two brothers, Dallas and James Rea.
Services were at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev. John
J. Voytilla officiating. Burial was in Newport Cemetery
with full military graveside rites by American Legion Post
79 and VFW Post 222.
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Oracle, Sept. 24, 1987
STACY E. REASER
Stacy E. Reaer, 91 of St. Marys died Monday morning,
Sept. 21 at the Salem Health Care Center, Salem.
She was born in Ritchie County, daughter of the late
Randolph and Nancy Masters Hart. She was a member of
the George Street Church of Christ, St. Marys.
She is survived by four daughters, Leona Wolfe of
Gilbertown, Ala., Naomi Romig of Mesa, Az., Iva Reed
and Virginia Winland, of St. Marys; one stepdaughter,
Zana Martin of Veder, Tex., one sister, Edna Hinds of
St. Marys; 14 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren;
15 great-great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren
and 18 step-great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence C. Reaser;
two children; five brothers and four sisters.
Services will be 1 pm Thursday at the George Street Church
of Christ wit hAlbert E. Farley officiating. Burial will
be in Cloverdale Cemetery.
Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service.
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Leader, Aug. 5, 1995
EDGAR C. "PETE" RECKARD
Edgar C. "Pete" Reckard Jr. 75 of Clermont, CA died
July 18, 1995 from a stroke at the Pomona Valley Medical
Center.
He was born dec. 20, 1919 in Huntington, WV, the son of
Edgar Carpenter Reckard and Lois Musselwhite Reckard.
Educated in public schools, he was active in Boy Scouts,
church and athletics. He won an academic scholarship to
Yale University and was graduated from there in 1942.
He was graduated from Yale Divinity School in 1948 with
graduate studies at Yale, Cambridge University and
Edinburgh University.
During World War II, he served a international secretary
of the Student Christian Movement of Great Britain and
Ireland, as a staff member in Europe of the European
Student Relief Fund and as an officer in the Corps of
Volunteers on War Work. In 1948, he was ordained as a
minister of the Presbyterian Church, the same year he
married Susanna Laing McWhorter, his wife of 47 years
who survives.
He was chaplain to overseas students at Edinburgh University
from 1948-1950; chaplain and assistant professor of religion
and philosophy at Westminster College in Missouri from
1950-1952; and chaplain and associate professor of history
and religious studies at Brown University in Rhode Island
from 1952-1958.
He became chaplain and professor of humanities and religious
studies at Claremont Colleges in 1958. During the 1960's he
was active in civil rights movements. In 1967 he was named
Claremont Citizen of the Year and received in 1969 a Golden
Goblet Award for service to youth from the Los Angles County
Commission on Youth and Recreation.
He served as provost and general secretary of Claremont
Colleges from 1970-1972. In 1972 he was named dean of
Centre College in Danville, Ky. In 1983, he became senior
consultant to the president of Ky. State University and
served as senior consultant to the Association of American
Colleges and the Council on Foundations from 1983-1984.
He returned to Kentucky, teaching part-time at Centre
College until retirement in 1989.
He is survived by his wife; one brother, James Reckard of
St. Marys; five sons, Scott, Laguna Beach, CA, Frank,
Santa Fe, NM, Matthew, Juneau, Alaska, Charles, Warwick
RI and Mark, Santa Monica CA and two grandchildren.
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Jan. 16, 1998
JAMES B. RECKARD
James B. Reckard, 66, of St. Marys, died Jan 16 at his
residence.
He was born Sept. 16, 1931 in Huntington to the late Edgar
Carpenter and Lois Musselwhite Reckard. He was former owner
of Shouldis Department Store in St. Marys and a member of
the board of directors of the Pleasants County Bank in St.
Marys. He was a graduate of WV University, a member of
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity; St. Marys lodge 41 AF and AM;
St. Marys Elks Lodge 1701 and IOOF Lodge 22 of St. Marys.
He was a Captain in the US Air Force.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Barbara Shouldis
Reckard; one daughter, Kaki Reckard of Parkersburg; two
sons and daughters-in-law, Eric and Cathy Reckard of Boston,
Mass. and Joe and Cindy Reckard of St. Marys; five
grandchildren, Catherine Reckard, Barbara Reckard and Erica
Reckard, all of Boston and Kati and Tom Reckard of St.
Marys and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, E.C. Reckard Jr.
and Charles H. Reckard.
Services were at Ruttencutter Funeral Home with Rev.
Maurice Miller officiating. A private family burial
service will be held at a later date at the convenience
of the family.
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Sentinel, Sept. 16, 1993
N. LOIS RECKARD
N. Lois Musselwhite Reckard, 100, of Care Haven of Pleasants,
Belmont, formerly of Huntington, died Wednesday, Sept. 15 at
her residence.
Mrs. Reckard was a graduate of Beaver High School, Bluefield,
worked in Huntington and graduated in 1907 from Marshall
College. She taught school in Bluefield until 1917,
attended business college classes, taught business college
courses and had worked for Flat Top National Bank.
She moved to Washington D.C. in 1918 to join the staff of the
World War I National Agency, the Committee of Public
Information, where she served until the end of the war.
In 1919 she moved to Huntington where she lived until 1951.
In 1949 she had worked for Harley Kilgore, U.S. Senator for
WV, serving in his Huntington office and in 1951 moved to
his Washington office. After his death in 1956 she worked
for Sen. Laird of WV and in 1957 she worked for Sen. Frank
Lausche of Ohio until retiring in 1968. She lived in
Huntington from 1979-1988 when she moved to Carehaven of
Pleasants.
In Huntington she led the first are Girl Scout Troop in
1935 and was an active member of the First Presbyterian
Church. She also was active in educational and civic
affairs including the board of the YMCA. In Washington
she was an active member of Tacoma Chapter 12 OES, YMCA
and Georgetown Presbyterian Church. She was a life member
of the Marshall University Alumni Association.
She was born in Marion Va., a daughter of the late John
Harvey and Virginia Susan Poston Musselwhite.
She is survived by two sons, Edgar C. "Pete" Reckard of
Claremont, Cal., and James Bould Reckard of St. Marys; 11
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Carpenter
Reckard, in 1943, one son, Charles Homer Reckard; five
sisters and three brothers.
The funeral will be at 2 pm Saturday at Klingel-Carpenter
Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev. Ernest Thompson officiating.
Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington.
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Sentinel, Dec. 3, 1986
MABEL PICKENS RECTOR
Mabel Pickens Rector, 98 of 1803 Liberty St., Parkersburg,
died at her residence Tuesday, Dec. 2.
She was born in Cornwallis, Ritchie County, daughter of the
late Hugh L. and Addie Jane Cornell. She was a member of St.
Andrew's United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Richard L. of Parkersburg and
Robert B. of Wilmington, Del.; two daughters, Enid Duncan of
Buckhannon and Helen Claire Vincent of Bridgeport; a sister,
Mary Gill of Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren, 10 great-
grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 11 am Friday at the Harmer Funeral
Home, 300 Pike St., Shinnston, the Rev. Robert K. Staub
officiating, with burial in the Shinnston Masonic Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-5 and 7-9 pm
Thursday.
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Leader, Jan. 12, 1991
MARY LOU REDISH
Mary Lou Redish, 62, formerly of Weirton, died Jan 5 at
her home in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
She was born Sept. 7, 1928 in Pleasants County, a daughter
of the late Eddie and Alice Fleming of Weirton.
Surviving are her husband, Michael Redis, a son, Scott of Ft.
Lauderdale and a daughter Lauren, of Massachusetts; two
grandchildren, two brothers, Dr. Donald Fleming, Marietta,
O. and Larry Fleming, Weirton. Private services were
conducted in Ft. Lauderdale.
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Oracle Oct. 15, 1997
BRADLEY THOMAS REED
Bradley Thomas Reed, 15, of Columbia, SC died Oct. 12 at
Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia following a shooting
in Columbia.
He was born Aug. 7, 1982 in Heidleberg, Germany to Walter
Thomas II and Terri Jane Cramer Reed. He was an honor
student at Richland High School in Columbia where he was
active in band, football and baseball.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister,
Ashley Nicole Reed, at home; paternal grandparents, Walter
and Joan Reed, Oil City, Pa., paternal great-grandmother,
Iva Reed of St. Marys and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John
and Norma Jean Cramer, and his paternal great-grandfather
Walter Thomas Reed Sr.
Services will be Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in
St. Marys with Rev. Darel L. Gooden officiating. Burial
will be in Newport Cemetery.
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Oracle, Feb. 10, 1999
CLARA LOUISE REED
Clara Louise Reed, 79, former of Powhatan Point Ohio,
died Jan. 12 at Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville.
She was born April 1, 1919 in Marshall County to the late
John William and Esther Ferguson Robinson. She was a
protestant.
She is survived by a son, Clyde V. Reed Jr. of Moundsville;
three daughters, Mrs. James (Verlynn) Kernen and Mrs. Floyd
(Martha) Atkinson, of Beallsville, Ohio, and Mrs. Ronald
(Linda) Boger of Powhatan Point; two brothers, William
Robinson of New Martinsville and Herbert Robinson of
Florida; two sisters, Katherine Kay and Margaret Mason,
of New Martinsville; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-
grandchildren. She was a sister-in-law of Genevieve
Keller of Waverly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde V. Reed Sr.,
a brother Richard Robinson; a sister, Eva Howell and a great-
grandson.
Services at Baucknecht Funeral home in Powhatan Point with
Rev. Kenneth Noonan officiating. Burial in Powhatan Cemetery.
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Dec. 9, 1993
DAVID W. REED
David W. "Bill" Reed, 57 of Eighth St., Williamstown, died
Dec. 7 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Rolla and Hazel
Marie Shingleton Reed. He was an iron worker and was employed
at Pioneer Pipe. He was a 1954 graduate of St. Marys High
School and was a 1954-57 US Army veteran. He was a member
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Iron
Workers local 787 of Parkersburg and American Legion Post
159 of Williamstown.
Surviving are his wife, Ellen Christine Marshall Reed; one
son, David W. Jr. of St. Marys; one daughter, Lydia Martin
of Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.; three grandchildren; two
brothers, Russel Reed of Akron and Nick Reed of Parkersburg;
and two sisters Elaine Seamon of Cairo and Judy Spencer of
Louisville, Ky.
Services 11 am Saturday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday
Saints, Marietta, Jim Deem officiating, burial, Riverview
Cemetery, Williamstown.
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Sentinel, July 9, 1990
DONALD W. REED, SR.
Donald Wesley Reed Sr., 68, of Logan, Ohio died Saturday
afternoon, July 7, at the Hocking Valley Hospital of Logan
after a long illness.
He was born in Nicut, Wirt County, a son of the late Stewart
Allen and Florence Jarvis Reed. He was retired from the FFC/
American Vicose and he attended the Two Ripple Baptist Church.
He is survived by three sons, Donald Wesley Reed Jr of Balch
Springs, Texas, Roy Harold of Duncanville, Texas, and Danny
Ray of North Lawrence, Ohio; a daughter, Sarah Addaleen
Patterson of Nevada, Ohio; three sisters, Grace Fults of
Herndon, Va., Dona Gordan of Waverly and Hazel Reed of
Marietta; two brothers, Francis Reed of Canton, John Reed
of Grantsville, WV; ten grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, five sisters
and a great-granddaughter.
Services will be 2 pm Tuesday at Matheny Pomroy Funeral
Chapel in Elizabeth with Rev. John Gipson officiating.
Burial will be in Pribbly Cemetery, Newark, WV.
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Sentinel, Jan. 8, 1991
BESSIE M. REED
Bessie McIntyre Reed, 78, of Sanford, N.C. formerly of
Munday, Wirt County, died Monday, Jan 7 at Sanford after
a long illness.
She was a homemaker.
She was born in Wirt County, a daughter of the late Jim and
Jane Longstretchit Shuman.
She is survived by four sons, Casper Shuman of Elizabeth,
Lawrence McIntyre of Brohard, Jim McIntyre of Big Bend and
John McIntyre of Canton, Ohio; three daughters, Florence
Smith of Canton and July Hales and Pearl Ferrall, both of
Sanford, N.C.; 25 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be 2 pm Thursday at Bell Chapel Church at
Munday with Rev. David Ferrell officiating. Burial will be
in Belt Cemetery, Munday.
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Leader, May 7, 1988
ETHEL REED
Ethel Reed, 73, of 121 McDougal Dr., Pennsboro, died
Wednesday, May 4, at the St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
She was born in Harrison County, daughter of the late
William Riley and Almeda Day Mitchel. She worked in the
Pennsboro area for several years as an in-home private
house cleaner. She was a member of the Free Wheel Baptist
Church, Pennsboro.
She is survived by one son, Earl S. Reed of St. Marys; one
grandson Chris Reed of St. Marys, one granddaughter,
Tabatha Reed of St. Marys; one sister, Orie Mitchell of
Tiffin Ohio and one brother Boyd Mitchell of Ellenboro.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Reed in 1984,
two brothers and one sister.
Services will be held at 1 pm Saturday at the McCullough-
Rogers Funeral Home with the Rev. Martin L. "Bud" Corbin
officiating. Burial will be in E.U.B. Cemetery, Pennsboro.
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Oracle Sept. 21, 1983
EVELYN LOUISE REED
Evelyn Louise Reed, 66, of Roue 2, St. Marys, died at
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning, Sept. 20.
She was born in Moundsville, daughter of the late William and
Hallie Lindsey Dunlap. She was a member of the Calcutta
United Methodist Church and was retired from Oblin Anderson
Center.
She is survived by three brothers, Lyle Dunlap of Moundsville;
Eugene Dunlap of Proctor and Robert Dunlap of Olin, N.C., and
a sister Mildred Riel of Porters Falls.
The funeral will be at 1 pm Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, St. Marys with burial in Nine Mile Cemetery in
Pleasants County. Friends may call at the funeral home
after 7pm today.
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Leader, Jan. 14, 1984
HERBERT A. REED
Herbert A Reed, 95, of 3105 Custer St., Parkersburg, died
Monday morning at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Jan. 9.
He was born in Clarence WV to the late Asbury and Viola
Board Reed. He attended the Sunrise Church of Christ and
was retired from International Harvester.
Surviving are a number of cousins, including Charles O.
Board of Newport, Jarret Board of Hickory, N.D., Frank
Board of Tallmadege, O., and Opie Board, Dennis Board and
Wanna Nester of Sencer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Howell Reed.
The funeral was Wednesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg,
with the Rev. L. Ralph Mahoney officiating. Burial was in
Mt. Zion Cemetery in Roane County.
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Oracle, Nov. 6, 1991
JOHN M. REED
John M. "Poodle" Reed, 64 of Rich Creek, Va. died Oct. 29 at
his home.
He was born in Glen Lyn, Va., the son of the late James
Henry and Nettie Ann Mullins Reed.
He was employed as a boilermaker by Local 45 in Richmond, Va.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Lambert Reed; four sons,
Roger W., Jeffrey L., Johnny and Gregory, all of Rich Creek;
seven brothers, Ira Reed of Pulaski, Va., Neal Reed of
Statesboro, Ga., Hugh Reed, Avery Reed, Gene Reed and
Alfred Dean Reed all of Rich Creek, Walter Reed of Glen
Lyn, Va., and James H. Reed Jr. St. Marys; three sisters,
Helen Spangler, Joliet, Ill., Ruth Ratcliff and Vella
Anderson, both of Pembroke Va., and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Boothe.
Funeral services were held Friday at the Broyles Funeral
Home Chapel in Peterstown, WV.
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Oracle, October 22, 1987
JOSEPH T. REED
Joseph T. Reed, 86, of St. Marys, died Saturday evening,
Oct. 17 in St. Joseph's hospital.
He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Joseph
and Cora Masters Reed. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church, St. Marys. He was a retired employee of Quaker State
Oil Co., a member of St. Marys Lodge No. 22 IOOF, Fraternal
Order of Eagles and BPOE No. 1701.
He is survived by one son, Joseph E. of Belpre, O; two
daughters, Martha Rose Casto, St. Marys and Elizabeth Ann
Flowers, Parkersburg; one sister, Emma McCleskey of
Tuscalossa, Ala, seven grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Twila Lamp Reed;
two sisters and four brothers. Services were held Tuesday
at the First Baptist Church, St. Marys, with Rev. William
Snider officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys.
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Oracle April 24, 1986
MAZIE THOMAS REED
Mazie Matilda Thomas Reed, 73, of Whipple, Ohio died
Wednesday night, April 16 at her residence.
She was born in Washington County, daughter of the late
Perry and Julia Ann Stewart. She was a member of the
Beech Grove United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Maurice Reed; four sons,
Robert Thomas, Richard Thomas, Bradley Thomas and David
Thomas, all of Newport; a daughter, Betty Beaver of New
Matamoras; two step-daughters, Ellen Newburger of Lowell
O., and Pauline Robinson of Sarahsville, O; three brothers,
Gale Stewart of Mount Clare, WV, Harry Stewart of
Keithvsville, La and the Rev. Perry L. Stewart of
Vienna; two sisters, Blanche Wince of Route 1,
Parkersburg and Dorothea Stewart of Marietta, 14
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and three
step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, George
Thomas. The funeral was Friday at the McClure-Schafer
Funeral Home in Marietta wit the Rev. Kurt Landerholm
officiating. Burial was in Newport Cemetery.
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Oracle, April 18, 1985
NORMA G. REED
Normal G. Reed, 80, of Marietta O., died Sunday, April 14,
at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born at Schultz, a daughter of the late James A.
and Mattie E. Rogers Cornell. She was a member of Senior
Citizens and the American Association of Retired Persons.
She is survived by one son, Kenton Webb of Tunnel, O; one
daughter, Peggy Salster of Marietta, nine grandchildren;
two brothers, Dolph Cornell of Vienna and Howard Cornell
of Phoenix, and one sister Georgia Brake of Akron, O.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Reed; two
sons; one grandson, one great-grandson and seven brothers
and sisters.
Services were held at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with the
Rev. Sharon Rhonemus officiating. burial was in the Tunnel
Cemetery.
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Sentinel, April 10, 1990
ROLLA M. REED
Rolla M. Reed, 78, of Akron formerly of St. Marys died
Sunday, April 8, at Akron City Hospital.
He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late William
and Theodoshia Griffith Reed.
He was a member of Calcutta United Methodist Church, a
member of St. Marys Lodge 41 AF and AM. He was a retired
member of the Iron Workers Local 787 of Parkersburg, and
Boilermakers Local 105 of Chillicothe.
He is survived by three sons, Bill Reed of Williamstown,
Russel of Akron and Nick of Vienna; two daughters, Judith
Spencer of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Elaine Seamon of Vienna;
two sisters, Betty Hamilton of St. Marys and Erma Childers
of Weirton; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Shingleton Reed
in 1975; and a brother.
The funeral will be 11 am Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, St. Marys with Rev. Amos McVey officiating. Burial
will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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August 18, 1991
JAMES C. REESE SR.
James Carlton Reese Sr., 77, of Newport, died Aug. 16 at
the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.
He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Harmon
and Mary Knight Reese. He was a member of the Good Hope
Baptist Church at Schultz. He was retired from Consolidated
Natural Gas Co., where during the last 10 years, he was
supervisor for the Oakford station near Delmont, Pa.
He is survived by his wife, Georgia Powell Reese; one
daughter, Mary Pro of Westchester, Pa., two sons, James
C. Jr. of Ruffsdale, Pa and Okey L. of Greensburg Pa.,
two brothers, Alvin Reese of St. Marys and George Reese
of Newport, Ohio, four sisters, Evelyn Williams of
McKeesport, Pa., Ruth Been of Mulvane, Kan., Martha
Reese of Belmont, WV and Erma Ginter of Bloomsburg Pa.,
stepmother, Sarah Miller Reese of Newport; seven
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and
Leonard Reese.
Services will be 2 pm Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, St. Marys with Rev. Kurt Landerholm officiating.
Burial will be in Willow Island Cemetery.
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Oracle, April 10, 1986
LEONARD JUNIOR REESE
Leonard Junior Reese, 67 of Route 1, St. Marys, died Saturday
afternoon at the VA Medical center in Clarksburg after an
extended illness.
He was born at Schultz, a son of the late Marman and Mary
Knight Reese. He was a pipe fitter, a veteran of World War
II and a member of the Good hope Baptist Church in Schultz.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Mayfield Reese; one son,
Michael David Reese of St. Marys; a daughter, Mrs. Sandra
Jean Dulaney of Pine Grove; three brothers, Carolton and
George both of Newport, O., and Alvin of St. Marys; one
sister, Evelyn Williams of McKeesport, Pa., three
stepsisters, Ruth Bean of Kansas, Erma Ginter of Pa and
Martha Reese of Newport; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother and sister.
Services were held at 2 pm Tuesday at the Rutencutter Funeral
Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Earl Perkins officiating.
Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery at Willow Island.
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Leader, April 30, 1988
GLADYS S. REEVES
Gladys Scarberry Reeves, 80, of Red Bluff, Cal., formerly
of Marietta, died Sunday evening, April 24, in Elizabeth
Hospital, Red Bluff.
She was born in Marietta, a daughter of the late Thomas and
Mollie Parsons. She had spent most of her life in the
Marietta area and moved to Red Bluff in 1982.
She is survived by one son, James Scarberry of Red Bluff;
seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and three
sisters, Elva Flowers of St. Marys, Blanche Hart and
Marie Sprague, both of Marietta.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Virginia Carver;
four brothers and two sisters.
McClure Shafer Funeral Home, Marietta was in charge of
arrangements.
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Oracle, Jan. 28, 1998
MARY LOUISE BRIDGET RENNER
Mary Louise "Bridget" Renner, 84 of Bens Run, died Jan. 25
at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg.
She was born April 30, 1913 in Wetzel County to the late
Clem and Cora Huffman Clegg. She attended Calvary Baptist
Church in St. Marys, had been active on the Tyler County
Democrat Executive Committee in the 1950's; had been
president of the St. Marys Elementary School PTA and with
her husband raised polled Herefords for more than 50 years.
She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Harman of Bens Run;
four sons, John Renner, Paden City, James, Jack and Jay
Renner, all of Bens Run; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years,
Howard A. Renner; two grandsons, Mark Harman and Michael
Harman; two brothers, Franklin Gatty Clegg and Clem Clegg
Jr and one sister Bessie Clegg.
Services will be Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home
with pastor Michael Reynolds officiating. Burial will be
in Greenlawn Memorial Park in New Martinsville.
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Sentinel, March 15, 1991
W.F. BILL RENNER
William F., "Bill" Renner, 83 of 315 North Third Ave.,
Paden City died Thursday, March 14, at Wetzel Co. Hospital,
New Martinsville.
Renner was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church,
Paden City, an Army veteran of World War II, a pipe fitter
out of Wheeling Local 83 and a member of American Legion
Post 86, Paden City.
He was born in Wetzel County, a son of the late Lewis and
Bertha Schupbach Renner.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Paden Renner; one son,
Roger Renner of Morgantown; one daughter, Marty Johnson of
Woodsfield, Ohio, four brothers, Charles Renner of Belpre,
Howard Renner of Bens Run, Paul Renner of Hannibal, Ohio
and Clyde Renner of New Matamoras; one sister, Mary Lou
Fitzgerald of Wintersville, Ohio; three grandsons and two
granddaughters.
The funeral will be 1 pm Saturday, at Mowery-Trowbridge
Funeral Home, Paden City, with Rev. Norman Butler
officiating. Burial will be in Paden Memorial Gardens,
Paden City.
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February 22, 1991
HOWARD A. RENNER
Howard A. "Henny" Renner, 80, of Bens Run, died Feb. 18 at
Care Haven of Pleasants. He was born in Wetzel County, the
son of the late Lewis A. and Vertha Schubach Renner. He was
a member of Calvary Bible Church, Local 83 Pipe fitters and
the Hereford Association.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise (Bridget) Renner;
four sons, John L. Renner, Paden City, James A., Jack E.,
and Jay, all of Bens Run; one daughter, Nancy L. Harman of
Bens Run; three brothers, Charles J., Belpre, Paul D.,
Hannibal O., Clyde E., New Matamoras; one sister, Mary
Lou Fitzgerald, Wintersville, O., 10 grandchildren and
six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, William and one
sister, Margaret and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday at the Ruttencutter
Funeral Home with Rev. Samie Woodridge officiating.
Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in New Martinsville.
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Sentinel, July 18, 1987
BENSON C. REYNOLDS
Benson C. Reynolds, 78 of St. Marys died Friday, July 17
morning in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born nin Pleasants County a son of the late Retis
and Bessie Ruckman Reynolds. He was a veteran of World War
II, a member of the Willow Island Baptist Church and a
retired carpenter at DuPont Washington Works.
He is survived by two daughters, Betty Reynolds and Wilma
Jean Reeves both of Louisville, Ky.; five sons, James of
Lorain, Ohio, Richard and Lane, of St. Marys, Frank of
Parkersburg, and Douglas of Summers, Wash; 19 grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Alice Griffith
Reynolds; a brother and a sister.
The funeral will at 2 pm Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home,
St. Marys with Rev. Virgil Sallee officiating and burial in
Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home
after 4 pm today.
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Sentinel, Oct. 31, 1988
BROOKS DAVISSON REYNOLDS
Brooks Davisson Reynolds, 70, of Belpre, died Sunday evening,
Oct. 30, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, following an
extended illness.
He was born in Salem, son of the late Jerry F. and Mae
Davisson Reynolds. He was a graduate of Trinity High School
in Washington, Pa. He served in the US Navy in World War
II and was a 37 year member of the Belpre Congregational
Church. He was a retired member of the Iron Workers Local
No. 787, Parkersburg. he was a member of Belpre Lodge No.
609 F & AM and was a Knights Templar in the Marietta
Commandery no. 50 and a member of the Council of the
Marietta Comandery. He was a Shriner and a member of
Aladen, Columbus, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Virginia Polen
Reynolds; two daughters, Cathy Hopson of Middletown, Md.,
and Sherrie Burnell of Fairmont; five grandchildren ;two
sisters, Eleanor Packard and Ada Lee Santee, both of
Belpre.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Claude Reynolds.
The funeral will be at 11 am Wednesday, at Spencer Funeral
Home, Belpre, with Rev. Jean O'Brien and Rev. Nancy Schwartz
officiating. Burial will be in Rockland Cemetery, Belpre.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-9 pm Tuesday and
up until service time on Wednesday. Memorials can be made
to the Belpre Congregational Church, Belpre or the American
Heart Association, Marietta, Ohio.
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Sentinel, July 9, 1990
CARL L. REYNOLDS
Carl Lee Reynolds, 67, of 108 South View Drive, Elkins,
WV died July 7 at his home Saturday morning.
He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Gilbert Roy
and Fredah Stine Reynolds. He as a World War II veteran in
the 85th Infantry Division under Gen. Mark W. Clark in the
Rome-Arno campaign and also in the campaign of the North
Apennines Mountains where he was wounded. He received the
European Africa Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two
bronze stars. He also received the Marksman Badge, Expert
Rifle Bar, the Combat Infantry Medal; a Good Conduct Medal
and the Distinguished Service Medal. He was a lifetime
member of the Disabled American Veterans and a member of
the Elkins Goff Street Church.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Beulah Pickens
Reynolds; one daughter, The Rev. Violet Reynolds at home,
one sister, Mrs. Marjorie Yoak of Spencer. He was preceded
in death by one brother, William T.
Services will be at 11 am Tuesday at Ogdin Funeral Home
with evangelist Skip Andrews officiating. Burial in
Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum.
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Sentinel, July 9, 1987
CHARLES E. REYNOLDS
Charles E. "Todd" Reynolds, 60, of Englewood, Fla. died
Monday in Englewood Community Hospital, July 6.
He was born in Parkersburg, son of Minnie Dulaney Reynolds
of Parkersburg and the late Charles E. Reynolds. He was a
graduate of Parkersburg High School and a World War II and
Korean veteran. He was retired from the US Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Reynolds, of Marietta,
Ohio, two sons, Gary and Mark, both of North Carolina; one
daughter, Patty Ann of North Carolina and eight grandchildren.
He was cremated and will be placed in the Gulf Pines Memorial
Park, Englewood, Fla. Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Englewood,
Fla. was in charge of arrangements.
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Oracle, May 15, 1986
C. CHESTER REYNOLDS
C. Chester Reynolds, 48, of Huntington, formerly of
Parkersburg, died Sunday, May 11 at his residence.
He was born in Pleasants County, son of Benson C.
Reynolds of St. Marys and the late Jane Alice Griffith
Reynolds.
He was employed by the Jewel Tea Company in Huntington
and was a member of the Open Door Baptist Church in
Huntington. He was a veteran of the US Army.
He is also survived by his wife, Dotty Wells Reynolds;
one daughter Deirdre Copley of Huntington; two sisters,
Betty Reynolds of Proctorville O., and Wilma Jean Reeves
of Louisville; five brothers, James Reynolds of Lorain,
O., Richard Reynolds and Karl Reynolds of St. Marys,
Frank Reynolds of Parkersburg, and Doug Reynolds of
Sumner, Wash.
Services were held Wednesday at Beard Mortuary, with the
Rev. Jerry Chapman officiating. Burial was in White Chapel
Memorial Gardens near Huntington.
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Sentinel, Feb. 22, 1984
CASSIE LEOTA REYNOLDS
Cassie Leota Reynolds, 68, of St. Marys, died Tuesday
evening, Feb. 21, at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a
long illness.
She was born in St. Marys, daughter of the late Joseph
and Weltha Hall Reynolds. She was a member of the St.
Marys United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a sister, Hazel R. Eddy of Route 1, St.
Marys; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a number of brothers and sisters.
The funeral will be at 1:30 pm Friday at Ogdin Funeral Home
in Parkersburg, the Rev. Maurice A. Miller officiating, with
burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1pm Thursday.
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Sentinel, June 6, 1988
EARL F. REYNOLDS
Earl F. Reynolds, 74, of Route 2, Box 40, Waverly, died
Saturday, June 4 at his residence.
He was born in Marshall County, son of the late King B.
and Maggie Higgins Reynolds. He served in the US Army
and was a World War II veteran. He had been a self-employed
timber worker for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Bertha L. Vincent Reynolds;
two daughters, Louise Sprigg and Banara Robertson, of
Waverly; four grandchildren, Cindy Stanley of Germany,
Richard Sprigg, Jason Sprigg and Wendi Robertson of
Waverly; and one sister, Ethel Shaw of Woodfield, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
The funeral will be at 1 pm Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home,
Parkersburg with Rev. Bill Angel officiating. Burial is in
McCullen Cemetery.
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Oracle, July 10, 1986
EDNA REYNOLDS
Mrs. Edna M. Wilson Reynolds, 82, of East Liverpool, O.
died Thursday, July 3, at City Hospital where she was
transferred last Tuesday from the Nentwick Nursing Home.
A patient at Nentwick's since March, she had suffered a
stroke in August 1984.
She was born in Zoar, Pleasants County, Nov. 23, 1903,
a daughter of the late John W. Wilson and Rachel Hooper
Wilson.
Mrs. Reynolds moved to East Liverpool from New Cumberland
in 1949. The last survivor of a family of nine children,
she became a member of the Church of Christ in Pleasants
County at 16 and was currently a member of the St. Clair
Ave. Church of Christ.
Her husband, Elmer E. Reynolds, a World War veteran, died
in 1952.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Racheal E. Drumm, with
whom she resided; three sons, Douglas W. of East Liverpool,
Gordon L. of Calcutta and Russell E. of Negley; 17
grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Monday at the Iams Funeral Home in
New Martinsivlle, and burial was in Walker Cemetery in
New Martinsville. The family suggested memorial tributes
take the form of contributions to Boys Town of Omaha Neb.,
or the Church of Christ.
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Sentinel, Aug. 10, 1998
ERWIN S. REYNOLDS
Erwin S. "John" Reynolds, 74 of Parkersburg, died Aug 8 at
Camden Clark Hospital.
He was born in Parkersburg. He was retired from Tri-State
Roofing Co. He was a
member of Sheet Metal Workers Union 33. He was a US Army
World War II veteran, where he served in the 134th AAA
Gun Battalion Division in the European Theatre of
Operations. He was a member of the Camden Avenue
Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Ruth Aflolter
Reynolds of Parkersburg; five children, Jenny Reynolds
of Parkersburg, Scott of Moundsville, WV, Kevin and wife
Debbie Reed Reynolds of Parkersburg, Robin Allen of
Pettyville and Ray Bradley of Parkersburg; two step-
grandchildren, James and Heather Reed, both of Parkersburg;
five grandchildren, Wendi Reynolds of Larkmead, Amber and
Amanda Perry of Pettyville and Joshua and Danielle Bradley
both of Parkersburg; one brother, Glen Reynolds of Cisco;
three sisters, Wlima Callis of Coolville, Donna Buzzard of
Murphytown and Dortha Reynolds of Pettyville; and a dear
friend, Sharon Steele.
He was preceded in death by his parents J. Carl and Ethel
Scott Reynolds, two brothers and two sisters.
Services at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, Brian
Jones and Andy Robison officiating. Burial in Mount Olivet
Cemetery, Parkersburg.
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Sentinel, Jan. 8, 1988
FREDA J. REYNOLDS
Freda J. Reynolds, 78 of 1700 Broadway Ave., rear, Parkersburg
died Jan 7 at the Camden-Clark Hospital Thursday.
She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the late George A.
and Bessie Sams Bartlett. She was a member of the Lightner
Memorial Chapel Church and was retired from the Ames Company
after 33 years of service.
She is survived by five brothers, William E. Bartlett of
Belpre, Ohio, Emerson A. Bartlett of Parkersburg, Murle
Bartlett of Wheeling, Cecil A. Bartlett of Jane Lew and Richard
Bartlett of Las Cruces, N.M., two granddaughters, Billie Jane
Burd and Julie Reynolds both of Vienna, one daughter-in-law
Jane Burd of Vienna.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond G. Reynolds,
one son, William Burd and two brothers.
The funeral will be at 1 pm Monday, at Franklin Funeral Chapel,
Rev. Charles Leeson officiating, with burial in Oddfellows
Cemetery, Walker.
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Sentinel, Dec. 24, 1994
JAMES B. REYNOLDS
James B. Reynolds, 60, of Lorain, Ohio died Dec. 17 at St.
Joseph Regional Health Center, Lorain, after an extended illness.
Reynolds was a graduate of St. Marys High School, a US veteran
and was a Lorain resident for 36 years. He was retired from
Western Southern Life Insurance Co., of Elyria, Ohio where he
was an associate manager.
He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Benson and Jane
Reynolds.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Patricia Ann Bills
Reynolds; two sons, Robert James and Timothy Jay, both of
Lorain; one daughter, Kimberly Ann Reynolds-Urig of Lorain;
two granddaughters; four brothers, Richard Reynolds and Lane
Reynolds both of St. Marys, Frank Reynolds of Parkersburg and
Douglas Reynolds of Washington state; two sister, Betty
Reynolds and Wilma Jean Reeves both of Louisville, Ky.,
and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Chester Clinton
Reynolds.
Funeral services were held Dec. 21 in Lorain, and burial was
in Ridge Hill Memorial Park.
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Sentinel, Jan. 11 ,1988
LUCY T. REYNOLDS
Lucy Taylor Reynolds, 83, of Revenswood, died Saturday,
Jan 9 at Jackson General Hospital in Ripley after a brief
illness.
She was born in Roane County, a daughter of the late James
Jefferson and Martha Looney Taylor. She was a Baptist, a
member of the Navy Mothers Club and the Shrinettes.
She is survived by one daughter, Eileen Reynolds of Walnut
Creek, Cal., two sons, Edwin of Silverton and Alan of
Ravenswood; one brother, Howard Taylor of Huntington; 11
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by six sisters and two brothers.
Services will be 1 pm Tuesday at Straight-Tucker Funeral Home
with Rev. Samuel E. Starling officiating. Burial in
Ravenswood Cemetery.
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Sentinel, Aug. 5, 1996
MARGARET E. REYNOLDS
Margaret E. Reynolds, 95 of Kalamazoo, Mich., died Tuesday,
July 30 in Portage Michigan.
She was born in Waverly, a daughter of the late Wesley J.
and Florence B. Breem Brothers.
She had lived in the Kalamazoo area since 1937. She was a
member of the Stockbridge Avenue United Methodist Church and
the Woman's Circle.
She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Ellen Cushman of
Kalamazoo; a son, Robert J. Reynolds of Portage, Mich.,
seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister Nellie
Murray of Lakeland, Fla., and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert
Reynolds on May 30, 1978; a daughter Helen Ruth Smith in
1991; and two sisters, Helen Gephart Pape and Ethel Leonhart;
and a brother, Harold Brothers.
Funeral services were Aug. 1 at Langeland Funeral Chapel
Kalamozoo.
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November 17, 1982
MARGARET ETHEL REYNOLDS
Margaret Ethel Reynolds, 88, of 1111 36th St., died at
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital this morning, Nov. 17.
The Wirt County native was a member of the Apostolic Hour
of Faith Church.
She is survived by nine sons, Lawrence, Paul and James of
Parkersburg, Eugene of Orlando, Fla., Vincent of
Uhrichsville, Ohio; John in Wyoming, Clifford of Newark,
Stephen of Rockport and Simon of Kissimmee, Fla; a daughter,
Alice Linger of Davisville; two brothers, Steve Martin of
Elkins and John Martin of Baltimore, Md., two sisters,
Sylvia Phillips and Edna Blackburn of Elkins, 32
grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-
grandchildren.
Her husband Vincent Reynolds died in 1940.
The funeral will lbe at 1pm Friday at Leavitt Funeral Home,
with Pastor Joe Nelson officiating, with burial in Arlington
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home starting at 2pm Thursday.
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Oracle, Nov. 14, 1985
MILDRED E. REYNOLDS
Mildred E. Reynolds, 89, of St. Marys, died Sunday morning
in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
She was born in Compton, Ill, the daughter of the late Rev.
M.F. and Rosa Nestor Pritchard. She was a life long member
of the St. Marys United Methodist Church and a member of
Faith Circle of the United Methodist Women, American Legion
Auxiliary and the North American Benefit Association.
She is survived by three sons, Linden E. Reynolds, Jr., of
Columbus, Millard F. of St. Marys, Joseph I of Parkersburg;
one daughter, Charlaine Gilpin of St. Marys; 10 grandchildren
and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Linden E. Reynolds;
one brother, one sister, one half-brother and one half-sister.
Services were held at 11:00 am Tuesday at the St. Marys United
Methodist Church Chapel with the Rev. Maurice Miller
officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery in St. Marys.
The Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge
of arrangements.
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Sentinel, Sept. 2, 1994
RUTH M. REYNOLDS
Ruth Maude Reynolds, 58, of Spring Valley, formerly of
Spencer, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, at her residence after
an extended illness.
Mrs. Reynolds was a homemaker.
She was born in Roane County, a daughter of the late Gustus
L. and Hannah Wilson Greathouse.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Chester Curtis
Reynolds; two daughters, Brenda Burns of Walker and Tammy
Reynolds of Spring Valley; three sons, Geary Reynolds, Paul
and Terry Reynolds, all of Spring Valley; three sisters,
Sarah Miller, Amy Deel and Shirley Miller, all of Spencer;
one brother, Jim Greathouse of Looneyville and five
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Larry Reynolds; three
sisters and two brothers.
Funeral will be held at 1 pm Saturday at Vandale Funeral Home,
Spencer, with Rev. Ray Whiteman officiating. Burial will be
in Wright Cemetery, Spencer.
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Sentinel, Dec. 28, 1999
SALLY REYNOLDS
Sara "Sally" Reynolds, 78, of Dallison died Dec. 26 at
her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret
Elliott Lamp of St. Marys. She was an active member of
Parkersburg First Church of the Nazarene, former employee
of G.C. Murphy Co. and was last employed by Owens-Illinois.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and
Delores Reynolds of Dallison and Kenneth and Barbara Reynolds
of Loomis Ridge; one brother, Manford Lamp of Chester, WV;
four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward
Reynolds, four brothers, two sisters, father-in-law; Thomas
Reynolds, and mother-in-law Laura Reynolds.
Services at First Church of the Nazarene, Rev. Keith
Hostutler officiating. Burial in Sunset Memory Gardens.
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Sentinel, Mar. 1, 1986
THOMAS G. REYNOLDS
Thomas G. Reynolds, 62, of Route 3, Clarksburg, livestock
dealer and businessman whose widow is the former Marie
Trembly of Wood County, died Feb. 22 in Shadyside Hospital
in Pittsburgh after a short illness.
He was born in Flemington, son of the late T. Fitzhugh and
Kate Hardin Reynolds. He was a member and deacon of the
Reynoldsville Baptist Church where he had been a trustee
for a number of years. He was also a member of the
Clarksburg Southern States Cooperative board for 11 years.
At one time he was part owner of the old livestock sales
on East Street in Parkersburg for a number of years.
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Oracle, April 21, 1988
WINIFRED REYNOLDS
Winifred Reynolds, 81, of Marietta Convalescent Center
died April 13 in the convalescent center.
She was born May 29, 1906 in Woodsfield to Jefferson and
Laura Brister Adams. She had spent her early life in
Woodsfield and had lived in the Marietta are for the past
25 years. She was a member of Woodsfield Church of Christ.
In 1929 she married Everett Hooper who died in 1941. She
is survived by two sons and one daughter from this marriage,
Loy Hooper of Marietta, Vaughn Hooper of Donalsville, Ga and
Mrs. Ray Berga of Newport.
In 1943 she married Warren Huffman who died in 1958. One
daughter survives this marriage, Nancy Huffman Holmes of Los
Angeles, Ca.
She later married Ernest Reynolds who died in 1962.
She also is survived by 11 grandchildren and six great-
grandchildren.
He is also survived by a son, Ronald R. of Reynoldsville;
a daughter, Dawn Vecchio of Bridgeport; a sister, Peggy A.
Armstrong of Reynoldsville; and three grandchildren.
The funeral was a 2 pm Wednesday in Reynoldsville Baptist
Church in Harrison County, the Rev. Don Flanigan and the
Rev. Nelson Harris officiating with burial in the Bridgeport
Cemetery. The Davis Funeral Home in Clarksburg was in charge
of arrangements.
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Oracle, August 3, 1989
PATSY J. RHYNE
Patsy J. Rhyne, 49, of 2632 Valley Mills Rd., Parkersburg
died Friday, July 28, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital
following a brief illness.
She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of William H. and
Florence McNemar Bunner of Parkersburg. She was a member of
Crossroads United Methodist Church. She was a secretary for
Murphytown School for 14 years.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband,
Gerald V. Rhyne, one son, Steven Rhyne of Fort Knox, Ky.,
two daughters, Cheryl and Anita both at home; three brothers,
William Bunner of Bens Run, Robert and Donald Bunner, both of
Parkersburg.
She was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Sharon Joan;
and two brothers.
The funeral was held Monday at Franklin Funeral Chapel with
Rev. Earl Perkins officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North
cemetery.
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Oracle, March 8, 1990
JOYCE E. RIACHI
Joyce E. Riachi, 68, of Wheeling, formerly of Parkersburg
died Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Peterson Hospital in Wheeling
following an extended illness.
She was born in Parkersburg, daughter of the late Earl and
Alice Crandall Backus. She was a Baptist by faith.
She is survived by a daughter, Tawnda Brookhart of Orlando,
Fla; a brother Richard Backus of Parkersburg; a sister, Jane
Malone of St. Marys and one grandchild.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Alice Hanus.
Graveside services were Monday at Parkersburg IOOF Cemetery
with Rev. Clyde Beard officiating. Altmeyer Funeral Home in
Wheeling was in charge of arrangements.
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Sentinel, August 14, 1989
ARTHUR M. RICE
Arthur M. Rice, 62, of St. Marys, died Sunday, Aug. 13, at
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Logan, Ohio, son of Ora Hooper Rice of St.
Marys and the late Marion "Bill" Rice. He was an active
member of St .Marys First Baptist Church. He served on the
deacon board at the church. He was the owner of Rice's
Welding and Repair Service. He was a member of St. Marys
Lodge 41 AF & AM and served with the Community Action for
several years in many capacities. He was a US Army veteran
of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Edith Hays Rice; two sons, Neil
A and Brian T, both of St. Marys; one daughter, Angela S.
at home and several aunts.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter.
The funeral will be 11 am Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, with Rev. William Stout officiating. Burial will be
in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. St. Marys lodge 41 will conduct
graveside rites.
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Oracle, March 27, 1991
CHARLES H. RICE
Charles H. Rice, 80 of 4710 Staunton Ave, S.E. Charleston
died March 19 at Heartland Nursing Home, Charleston, following
a long illness.
He was a former resident of St. Marys and a graduate of
Hundred High School, Fairmont State College and West Virginia
University. He was a member of the university band, Kappa
Kappa Psi Honorary Musical Fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha Theta
Social Fraternity. He taught at Sistersville High School.
Following his teaching career, he entered the field of social
work. He was former district administrator of the Wheeling
District of the Department of Human Services and retired
deputy commissioner of the DHS. He was a member of Kanawha
City Church of Christ, Charleston Elk Lodge, Kanawha City
Lions Club. He received the honor of Distinguished West
Virginian in 1980 from Gov. Jay Rockefeller. He was a
veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Adeline Russel Rice, six nieces
and thee nephews.
Funeral services were Thursday t J.E. Johnson Funeral Home,
Charleston, with Rev. David Martin officiating. Entombment
was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
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Leader, August 26, 1989
GOLDA R. RICE
Golda R. Rice, 90 of Star Route Box 46AA, Middlebourne,
died Thursday, Aug. 19, in the Ohio Valley Medical Center
in Wheeling.
She was born in Tyler County, a daughter of the late Peter
and Rosella Ferrell Eastham. She was a member of the Wellsburg
Church of Christ.
She is survived by three sons, Clarence Rice, with whom she
resided, Harry Rice of Aurora, Col., and William Rice of St.
Marys; two daughters, Mrs. Neil (Ethel) Kent of St.
Clairsville, Ohio and Mrs. Richard (Bessie Jane) Hardy of
Nashville, Tenn., 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Bill"
F. Rice.
Services were 11 am Saturday at the Wellsburg Church of
Christ with Bernard Crow officiating. Burial was in Kadesh
Chapel Cemetery, Beach Bottom, WV.
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Sentinel, Feb. 4, 1991
M. CHRISTOPHER RICE
M. Christopher Rice, 20, of 1514 23rd St. Parkersburg, died
Saturday, Feb. 2.
Rice was employed by Pleasant Power Station. He attended
Willow Island Baptist Church and was a 1989 graduate of Wirt
County High School.
He was born in Bethesda, Md., a son of Anthony and Diane
Brammer Batton.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Brammer Sr. of Waverly; one
aunt, Madonna Honus of Winchester, Va.; two uncles, Lyle
Brammer Jr of Waverly and Gunnery Sgt. Tim Brammer of Camp
Lejeune, Jacksonville, N.C.
The funeral will be 11 am Tuesday at Willow Island Baptist
Church with the Rev. Ron Branch officiating. Burial will
be in Willow Island Cemetery.
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Sentinel, Jan. 5, 1991
ORA MAE RICE
Ora Mae Rice, 84, of St. Marys died Thursday, Jan. 3 at
Heartland of Marietta.
Rice was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. Marys.
She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Basil and
Nancy Shingleton Hooper.
She is survived by three sisters, Grace Cowen of Belmont,
Pearl Shultz of Batavia, Ohio and Phyllis Adams of St. Marys;
three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Bill Rice; a son, Arthur
Rice, a brother and four sisters.
The funeral will be 3 pm Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home with Rev. William Stout officiating. Burial will be
in St. Marys IOOF cemetery.
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April 22, 1983
ARLIS DEWAIN RICHARD
Arlis Dewain Richard, 49, of Route 1, Walton, died, April 18,
at Roane General Hospital in Spencer Monday afternoon after
along illness.
The Munday native was employed at Pennzoll for 17 years, was
a member of the Charleston Teamsters Union Local No. 175, the
Burning Springs Masonic Lodge, No. 132 and was an Army
veteran of the Korean conflict and had resided in Roane
County for 13 years.
He is survived by his wife, Naomi Karen Maze Richard; two
sons, Joe Richard, with the US Navy at Cutler, Maine, and
Jay Richard at home; a daughter, Deborah Richard at home;
two brothers, Lester in Indianna and Denzil of Munday; and
two sisters, Louise Mathess of Painesivlle, Ohio and Lyla
Kopshina of Clarksburg.
The funeral will be at 11 am Saturday at Sinnett Funreal
Home Chapel, Spencer, Rev. Eldon Shingleton officiating
with burial in Wolverton Cemetery at Munday with Masonic rites.
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Oracle, April 19, 1984
DORMAN L. RICHARD
Dorman L. Richmond, 73, of Middlebourne, died Saturday
evening in the Veterans Administration Hospital at
Clarksburg after a long illness.
He was born in Tyler County, a son of the late Francis and
Mary Etta Sterns Richmond. He was a veteran of World War
II and a retired employee of Colin Anderson Center in St.
Marys.
He is survived by a brother, Harley Richmond of Newell; a
sister, Lelah Richmond of Middlebourne; and several nieces
and nephews.
Services were held at 2pm Tuesday at the Furbee-Goodwin
Funeral Home, Middlebourne, with Rev. Jeff Winter
officiating. Burial was in Middlebourne Cemetery.
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Sentinel, May 18, 1987
DELFORD CHARLES and RONZEL D. RICHARDS
Joint services will be conducted Wednesday for two Calhoun
County brothers, killed in a head-on collison on Route 5,
two miles west of Gransville around 6:20 pm Saturday, May 16.
Services for Delford Charles Richards, 45, of Big Springs
and Ronzel D. Richards, 46 of Big Springs will be conducted
at 11 am Wednesday at the Stump Funeral Home in Grantsville.
Rev. Carroll L. McCauley will officiate and burial will be in
Big Springs Cemetery at a later date.
Apparently, police said, the driver lost control of the
vehicle, entered the westbound lane and struck a 1979
Chevrolet Blazer driven by Dyer Frame, 31 of Munday.
Frame and his five passengers were not injured in the crash.
The Richards were pronounced dead at the scene by Calhoun
County Coroner Odin Olivas. Bodies were transported to
Stump Funeral Home.
Both Richards brothers were born in Big Springs, sons of
the late Walter G. and Edna P. Richards.
Delford Charles Richards was an Air Force veteran and is
survived by his wife, Sandi Fitch Richards of O'Neil, Neb;
a son Steve at home; two daughters, Carla Halstead of Cal.,
and Shannon Richards at home; four brothers, Donzel in Spain,
Gayle of Eastlake, Ohio, Cecil of New London, Ohio and Ernest
of Glenville; two sisters, Yvonna Collins of Big Springs and
Melbadine Sims of Troy and two grandchildren.
Ronzel D. Richards was a 22 year veteran of the Air Force
and is also survived by his wife, Aguila Martinez Richards;
three sons, Tony with the US Navy, Ronnie and John at home;
a daughter Lidia Richards at home and a grandchild. His
brother Donzel is his twin.
The brothers were preceded in death by five brothers and a
sister.
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Sentinel, August 10, 1985
LINDA S. RICHARDS
Linda S. Richards, 32, of Big Springs, died Sturday in St.
Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg after a long illness.
She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of Geraldine
Newbrough Ferrell of Cleveland and the late Lester Ferrell.
She was a member of the Full Gospel Church of Big Springs,
Calhoun County.
She is also survived by her husband, Oral E. Richards; three
daughters, Melinda Sue, Melissa Dawn and Billie Jo Richards,
all at home; a brohter, Lester Wayne Ferrell of Big Bend; and
three sisters, Bonnie Phelps of Cleveland, Diane Burns of
Munday and Judy Simmons of Walker.
The funeral will be at 1 pm Wednesday at the Full Gospel
Church of Big Springs, the Rev. Robert Wagner officiating,
with burial in Goodnight Cemetery at Big Bend.
Friends may call at Stump Funeral Home in Grantsville from
5-9 pm Tuesday.
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Oracle, Feb. 24, 1983
MINNIE A. RICHARDS
Minnie A. Richards, 85, of Ellenboro, formerly of Cornwallis,
died Thursday evening, Feb. 17, at Glenville Health Care Center.
She was a native of petroleum, a member of the former
Cornwallis Methodist Church and participated in the
Grandparent Program at the Colin Anderson center in St.
Marys.
Surviving are four sons, Hubert Richards, of Middlebourne,
Clyde Richards, of Parkersburg, Lesley Richards of Vienna
and Dale Richards of West Union; a daughter, Mrs. Louise
Richards of Ellenboro; 16 grandchildren and 27 great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Henry
Richards; three brothers and three sisters.
Serivces were held at 1:00 pm Monday at McCullough-Rogers
Funeral Home with Rev. James Mitchum officiating. Burial
was in Masonic Cemetery at Ellenboro.
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Oracle, Jan. 29, 1991
SYLVIA RICHARDS
Sylvia R. Richards, 89, 100 S. Third St., Wayne Hays Towers,
Martins Ferry, died Tuesday, Jan. 29 in East Ohio Regional
Hospital at Martins Ferry.
She was born Dec. 23, 1901 at St. Marys, a daughter of the
late William George and Leona M. Gatrell Hammett.
She was a member of the First Christian Church, Martins
Ferry, and the Wayne Hays Towers Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Dick)
Richards.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. James (Jane) McFarland of
Martins Ferry and Mrs. Ferman (Jo Ann) Christoffers of
Columbus; a brother, William C. Hammett of St. Marys; two
sisters, Mrs. Harry (Bernice) Laase of Martins Ferry and
Mrs. Maurice (Leah) Adkins of St. Marys; two grandsons and a
great-grandson.
Funeral services were held Friday at Keller Funeral Home,
Martins Ferry with Rev. Don Allan officiating. Burial was
in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.
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Leader, Aug. 4, 1990
THURRIDA RICHARDS
Thurrida T. Richards, 68, of 225 South Main St., Orrivlle O.,
died Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Aultman Hospital, Canton.
She was born in Cairo, daughter of the late David and Lovey
Hess Stahl. She was a homemaker, a member of the Cairo
Baptist Church and the Orrville Moose lodge.
She is survived by five sons, Robert W. of Waverly, Jerry L.
and Terry L., both of Orrville, Garry E. of Parkersburg and
Michael J. of Marshallville, Ohio; four daughters, Peggy
Joyce Layfield of Canton, Mrs. Paul (Sue) Simmons of
Harrisville, Judy E. Jones of Parkersburg and Thurrida
Jean Murray of Orrville; 26 grandchildren and 14 great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Richards
in 1977; and three brothers, David, Mark and Luther Stahl.
Services were Friday at Ouble Funeral Home, Orivlle with
burial in Arnold Cemetery near Kidron, Ohio.
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Oracle, June 25, 1987
WILLIAM RICHARDS
William Donald Richards, 55 of Parkersburg, died Tuesday,
June 16, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Clarksburg.
He was born in Wood County, a son of the late Martin Hugh and
Osa Collins Richards. He attended the 19th Street Church of
God. He as a World War II Army veteran, retiring following
20 years of service. He was also employed at the U.S.
Department of Public Debt.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Dailey Richards; one son,
William Donald Richard Jr. aof Waverly, one daughter Leesa
Ann Parker at home; one brother, Harley Hugh Richards of
Parkersburg; four sisters, Dorothy Dailey of Parkersburg,
Bernadine Ball of St. Marys, Lucille Hungate of Vienna and
Barbara Richards of Waverly and four grandchlidren.
Funer was held at 3 pm Friday at the 19th St. Church of God,
Rev. Paul Lanier Jr. officaiting with burial in Rockland
Cemetery, Belpre.
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Oracle, Dec. 8, 1983
BERNICE RICHARDSON
Bernice West Richardson, 90 of Marietta, O., died Saturday
morning at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born at Raven Rock, a daughter of the late Alex and
Rhoda Allender Carpenter. She lived at Raven Rock in
Sistersville before moving to Marietta.
While in Sistersville, she attended the First Presbyterian
Church and was a church school teacher for teenage classes,
past president of the Woman's Club and initiated the hot
lunch program in the Sistersville public schools during
the depression.
She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Chruch in
Marietta, the Women's Assocation, The Rotary-Anns and the
Order of the Eastern Star in Sistersville.
She was married to Dr. Hans Peter West, who preceded her in
death in 1949. One daughter from the marriage survives,
Mrs. David (Lucille) Tuel of Oacracoke, N.C. Other survivors
include two grandson, David E. Tuel II and Peter West Tuel;
two great-grandsons, Wesley and Alexander Tuel and one sister,
Mrs. Letha Skaggs of St. Marys.
She was later married to Ralph R. Richardson, who died in
1970. One stepson survives this marriage, Robert Richardson
of Marietta, O., with four step-grandchildren and 12 step
great-grandhcildren.
She was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.
Services were held at 2:30 pm Monday at McClure Shafer Funeral
Home in Marietta, with Dr. Ned Benson officating. Burial in
Greenwood Cemetery in Sistersville.
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Sentinel, April 15, 1988
WALLACE RICHARDSON
Wallace Steel Richardson, 67, of St. Marys died Thursday
morning, April 14, in St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born in Sand Fork, son of the late William and Nora
Miller Richardson. He was a retired employee of American
Cyanamid and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member
of Pleasants Post 79 of the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Bailey Richardson;
four sons, Wallace Richardson, William Richardson, Jim
Richardson and John Richardson, all of St. Marys; two
brothers, Arthur Richardson of Woodsfield, Ohio and
Roscoe Richardson of Twinsville, Pa; one sister, Louise
Bennett of Litchfield, Ohio; eight grandchildren and one
great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral will be at 11 am Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, St. Marys, with Rev. Martin "Bud" Corbin officiating.
Burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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Oracle, April 3, 1991
JOHN F. RICHTER
John F. Richter, 70, of 3304 Third Ave., Vienna, died at
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Monday, April 1.
He was born in Jersey City, NJ a son of the late William R.
and Christina Maurer Richter. He was a member of the Emmanuel
Baptist Church in Parkersburg. For the last few years he has
attended the Vienna Baptist Church. He was a US Navy veteran
of World War II, a member of Mount Olivet Lodge No. 3 and a
member of the Elks Lodge in Florida. He was retired from Dils
Ford after 25 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Nutter Richter, one son
and daughter-in-law, Charles and Sandra Richter of Parkersburg,
one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Walter Knapp of Vienna;
two grandsons, Charles F. Richter of Lantana, Fla and Michael
W. Richter of Waverly; one granddaughter, Brandy Lee Knapp of
Vienna; three brothers, Harold Richter of Mass., William
Richter Jr. of Florida ,and Wallace E. Richter of Georgia;
and one sister Jean Conklin of Florida.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Services will be at 1 pm today at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home,
Parkersburg with Rev. Nathan E. Williams officiating. Burial
will be in Creston Cemetery, Wirt County.
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September 25, 1993
CLIFFORD RICKARDS
Services were held today for Clifford E. Rickards, 72, of
Ravenna, who died Saturday at Akron General Medical Center
following open heart surgery.
Survivors include his wife, Leora (Davis); sons, Clifford and
Sidney; daughters, Janice MacWhade, Pamela Neifer and Deborah
Roberts; step-son, Warren Davis of Williamsfield;
stepdaughters, Mrs. Jerry (Bev) Brode, Mrs. Jack (Carolyn)
Chambers and Mrs. Bob (Marcia) Miller of Ravenna; eight
grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; two great-
grandchildren; seven great-stepgrandhcildren; brothers,
Kenneth and Willard and sister, Nona Osieki.
His wife Fada (Clary) and sister, Florence Keller, died
previously.
Services were held today at the Wood-Kortight Funeral Home,
Ravenna Chapel. Burial was to take place in Lawrenceville, Va.
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Leader, Dec. 28, 1984
HAROLD C. RICKEY
Harold C. Rickey, 82, of Route 1, Hebron, died Tuesday,
Dec. 18 at Marietta Memorial hospital.
He was born in Tyler County, a son of the late Albert and
Sara Jewell Rickey. He was a retired farmer and a member
of the Zoar Baptist Church in Pleasants County.
Surviving are his wife, Osie Parsons Rickey; a daughter,
Mrs. William (Loretta) Fisher of Chester; a brother, Howard
Rickey, of Parkersburg; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother.
Services were conducted at 1pm Thursday at the McCullough-
Rogers Funeral Home in Pennsboro, with Rev. Arthur Cox
officiating. Burial was in Brush Run Cemetery at Hebron.
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Oracle, Jan. 5, 1987
SARAH KATHRYN RIDDLE
Sarah Kathryn Holiday Riddle, 49, of Jamestown, N.C., formerly
of Parkersburg, died last Wednesday in Greensboro, N.C., Dec.
31, after a long illness.
She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of Kathryn Witt
Holiday, of Grantsville and the late Harry A. Holiday. She
was a graduate of West Virginia University with a bachelor's
degree in education, had taught in the Toledo, Ohio and
Jamestown, N.C. school systems, was last employed as district
secretary of the Guilford County Soil and Water Conservation
Service in Guilford Co. N.C., was a member of Kappa Phi Gamma
sorority and Christ Covenant Church in Greensboro.
She is also survived by her husband, George Dave Riddle; a
son, John R. Riddle, at home; a daughter Amy R. Woodlief of
High Point, N.C.; a brother, John R. Holiday of Newark, Ohio
and two grandchildren.
Funeral was held Friday at Christ Covenant Church in Greensboro,
with Rev. Lee O'Hare and Robert Tester officating. Burial was
in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery, Guilford County, N.C.
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Sentinel, Jan. 29, 1988
MARY LOUISE RIDDEL
Mary Louise Riddel, 71 of St. Marys, died Thursday morning,
Jan. 28, at Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Va.
She was born in St. Marys, a duaghter of the late Lester and
Daisy Octa Chase Poole. She was a member of the First Baptist
church, St. Marys.
She is survived by two sons, Stephen Riddel of Huntington and
Niles Riddel of Oakton, Va; one stepson, Joseph Riddel of Los
Angeles, Cal, one brother, Dwight Poole of St. Marys; two
sisters, Freda Roland of St. Marys and Sarah Whiteman of Terra
Haute, Ind., and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Riddel and one
brother.
The funeral will be at 1 pm Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, St .Marys, Dr. John Keck officiating. Burial in St.
Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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Oracle, Sept. 18, 1997
BRENDA D. RIFFLE
Brenda D. Riffle, 41 of Rock Run Community, Route 1, St.
Marys, died Sept. 9 at her sister's home in Big Springs.
She was born in Pine Grove, WV, a daughter of Ivan Cain Sr
of Spring Valley and Mona Y. Holcomb Elder of New
Martinsville. She was a homemaker and attended Maple Lane
Freewill Baptist Church in Pleasants County. She enjoyed
raising flowers.
Surviving in addition to her parents are three sons, James
E. Cain of Paden City, Edward F. Riffle Jr and Kenneth D.
Riffle, both of St. Marys; three brothers, Wayne Cain of
New Martinsville, David Cain of Lancaster, Ohio and Thomas
"JR" McDonald of Parkersburg; and two sisters, Teresa Six
of Cairo and Karen Collins of Big Springs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. Riffle Sr.
Services were Friday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in
Pennsboro with Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Burial was
in Saunders Cemetery, Big Springs.
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Oracle, Sept. 10, 1997
EDWARD F. RIFFLE
Edward F. Riffle, 70, of Route 1, St. Marys, Finch Community,
died Sept. 2 at Sheppard Health Care of Ellenboro.
He was born in Orlando, Braxton County, a son of the late
Joseph E. and Rettie D. Wilson Riffle. He was a US Navy
veteran of World War II and was a truck driver. He was an
employee of Mid-Atlantic Glass Co., and was a former Ritchie
County constable.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda Dian Cain Riffle of St. Marys;
four sons, Roger of Wooster, Joe of Harrisville, Edward F. Jr
and Kenny, both of St. Marys; four daughters, Jean McCloy of
Greenwood, Linda Cox of Pullman, Sandra McCloy of Elizabeth
and Paul Harmon of Parkersburg; four brothers, Eugene Riffle
of Finch Community, Charles Riffle of Harrisville, Roy Riffle
of Red House, Md., and Ronald Riffle of Columbus; one sister,
Clara Leibrand of Parkersburg; 10 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Marvin E. Riffle; one
brother, William Riffle and one sister Eva Jane Stephens.
Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home in
Pennsboro with Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Burial was
in WV National cemetery, Pruntytown.
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Oracle, May 17, 1984
MRS. CORA A. RIGGS
Mrs. Cora A. Riggs, 100 of St. Marys, died Thursday evneing
in St. Jospeh's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Mars,
Pa. June 12, 1883, daughter of the late William and Hattie
Cunningham Nicholson. She was a member of the St. Marys
United Methodist Church and Love Circle.
She is survived by two sons William Blaine Riggs and George
W. Riggs of St. Marys; a brother, Jo Nicholson of Fontana,
Ca, three grandchildren, W. Blaine Riggs, Jr. of Wayne Pa;
Richard S. Riggs of Lexington, Ky. and Phyllis Kiger of
Vienna; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-
grandhcildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Riggs in 1945.
The funeral was held at 1:00 pm Sunda yat Ruttencutter Funeral
Home in St. Marys, with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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Sentinel, Jun 1, 1994
DONZIL "DON" RIGGS
Donzil "Don" Rigs, 73 of Portage Lakes, Ohio died Sunday,
May 29 at his home following a short illness. He was born
in St. Marys.
Riggs had lived in the Newport community . His home had
been in the Akron area for the past 52 years. He retired
from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 35 years
and was owner of D.D. Riggs Pumps and Water Softeners for
45 years. He was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple and
Joppa Lodge No. 666 F & AM.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jenny Riggs; two sons,
Douglas of Garden Grove, Cal., and Ronald of Yorba Linda, Cal;
two brothers, Wayne Riggs of Akron and Floyd Riggs of Vienna;
two sisters, Eula Fenton of Canton and Gladys Thompson of
Belmont and three grandchildren, Kimberly, Shannon and Ronald
Riggs.
The funeral will be at 2 pm Thursday at Newport United
Methodist, Rev. Charles E. Billington officiating. Burial
will be in Newport Cemetery.
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Sentinel, May 14, 1996
EDWARD D. RIGGS
Edward D. "Danny" Riggs, 22 of Harrisonburg, Va died Saturday
at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. His maternal grandmother is
Edith Kelley of Waverly.
He worked for the House of Oak and Sofa's Harrisonburg and
was known for his art.
He was born in Bartow, Fla. a son of Karen Kelley Riggs Wimer
of Sugar Grove, WV and the late Larry Riggs Sr. He is
survived in addition to his mother, by his stepfather,
Robert Wimer of Sugar Grove, WV, his finance, Amy Bugg of
Harrisonburg, Va., one brother, Larry Riggs Jr of Harrisonburg;
two sisters, Stormy Fauls of Mt. Crawford, Va and Myra Crawford
of Harrisonburg; two stepbrothers Chuck Wimer Sr. of
Harrisonburg and Robbie Wimer of Elkton Va., two stepsisters,
Dillina Stickely of Bridgewater Va. and Dianna Chandler of
Port Republic, Va., step-paternal grandmother, Ethel Wimer
of Harrisonburg.
Funeral services are 6:30 pm today at Kyger and Trobaugh
Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, Va with Rev. Bruce Creswell
officiating. Graveside services Thursday at Bethel
Cemetery, Waverly.
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Oracle, March 26, 1987
ELMER RIGGS Jr.
Elmer Riggs, Jr. 66, of East Liverpool, Ohio, died Thursday,
March 19 at his home.
He was born June 18, 1920 at St. Marys to Elmer and Matilda
Fransworth Riggs. He was a veteran of World War II and was a
truck driver for Chemical Lehman of East Liverpool.
He was maried April 10, 1948 to Jessie Skinner, who survives
with one son, Terry of East Liverpool; four sisters, Mrs.
James (Eleanor) Rouse and Mrs. Robert (Sue Holpp) both of
Newport, Mrs. Vercil (Ruth) Steepleton of Port Ritchey, Fl
and Mrs. Walt (Jean) Spund of Watertown, Ohio and five
brothers,Dean of Cronoa, Cal, David of Newport, Tom of
Apollo Beach, Fl, Larry of New Orleans, and Robert J. of
New Matamoras.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Glenn.
Services were Saturday in Dawson Funeral home in East
Liverpool with burial in Calcutta near East Liverpool.
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Sentinel, May 22, 1992
EMMA M. RIGGS
Former Belmont City Recorder Emma Madeline Riggs, 74, of
Belmont died Wednesday, May 20, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Mrs. Riggs was a 1936 St. Marys High School graduate and
retired from the Sterling Oil Division of Quaker State Oil
and Refining Co. after 33 years service. She was city
recorder for several years. She was a member of Belmont
United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Woman.
She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late
John and Mary Ola McCamey Rosenlieb.
She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Snively of St.
Marys; one son, James F. Riggs of Belmont; five
grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Rose Riggs
and one brother, Lewis Rosenlieb.
The funeral will be 3:30 pm Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, St. Marys with Rev. Hollie Thompson officiating.
Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery.
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Sentinel, Sept. 17, 1988
ESTELLA A. RIGGS
Estella A. Riggs, of Central, died Friday afternoon,
Sept. 16 in the Willows Rest Home, Parkersburg.
She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late
Addison and Etta Bellville Cox. She was a member of the
Clay Point United Methodist Church.
She is survived by three sons, Wayne and Donzil Riggs,
both of Akron, Ohio; and Floyd Riggs of Vienna WV; three
daughters, Gladys Thompson of Belmont, Opal O'Brien of
Parkersburg, and Eula Fenton of Canton, Ohio; 17 grandchildren;
24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Riggs and
two sons, Lawrence and Harry R. Riggs.
Funeral will be 1pm Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St.
Marys and burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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Oracle, June 27, 1985
F.L. RIGGS
F.L. (Hugh) Riggs, formerly of St. Marys passed away at his
home in Mesa Arizona on Thursday, June 27. Services were
held on Saturday, June 29.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma. He is survived
by two sons, James D. Riggs and Paul E. Riggs of Mesa, and
two brothers Nick M. Riggs of Winslow Az and George E.
Riggs of St. Marys.
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June 25, 1988
GENE HISSAM RIGGS
Gene Hissam Riggs, 85, of 102 Wiley Ave., Sistersville, died
Wednesday, June 22, in Sistersville General Hospital.
She was born in Tyler County, daughter of the late Sam and
Eunice Calhoun Hissam. She was a member of the Baptist
Church and was a retired salesperson. She was a member of
the Martha Washington Chapter of Eastern Star No. 22, the
White Shrine of Marietta and the Sistersville Emblem Club.
She is survived by one son, Glenn Terrill Riggs of Paden
City; one daugher, Pauline Ward of Sistersville, two
granddaughters; three brothers, George Hissam of Alvy, Ben
Hissam of Kissimmee, Fla and Sam Hissam of Wyoming, Mich.,
and one sister, Bernice Parr of Bens Run.
She was preceded in death by her husband Neil Riggs in 1983
and one daughter, Jerry Hayes.
Services will be Saturday, 10am at the Eckels Funeral Home,
Sistersville, Rev. Garold Hopkins officiating. Burial in
Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville.
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Oracle, August 13, 1997
GEORGE E. RIGGS
Former sheriff and police chief, George E. Riggs died at
St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg, Saturday, Aug. 9.
He was 94.
He was Pleasants County sheriff from Jan 1, 1969 -Dec. 31,
1972 and police chief for the city of St. Marys for 34 years.
He was born March 3, 1903 in Pleasants County to the late
George P. and Samantha Hobbs Riggs. He was a World War II
veteran of the US Navy's shore patrol, a member of St.
Marys Lodge 41 AF & AM, American Legion Pleasants Post 79,
a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Marys and
contributed the "Recollections of a Police Chief" in the
St. Marys Oracle and Pleasants County Leader for many
years. The column detailed many of his experiences in
law enforcement in a small West Virginia community.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles
E. and Deloris Riggs of North Myrtle Beach, SC and David
L. and Theresa Riggs with whom he made his home in St.
Marys, one brother, Nick Riggs of Winslow, Ariz., six
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Marie McAanallen
Riggs; two sons, George Patrick Riggs and Robert Elton Riggs;
one sister, Lora Ambler, and one brother, Hugh Riggs.
Services will be held Wednesday at 1 pm at Ruttencutter
Funeral Home in St. Marys with the Rev. Elliott Stabler
officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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Sentinel, May 14, 1994
GEORGE PATRICK RIGGS
George Patrick "Pat" Riggs, 67, of Parkersburg, died Thursday,
May 12, at Worthington Manor after an extended illness.
Riggs was a 1945 St. Marys High School graduate and a US
Army veteran of World War II. A graduate of Marshall
University, he was employed with the US Army Corps of
Engineers as a civilian auditor in Washington and Casablanca,
Morocco. He survived riots in Casablanca and Cairo during
Arab uprisings against the French and English.
From 1957-1981 Riggs was employed in government employee
insurance companies, retiring as regional claims director
in New York. In 1981 he was elected senior vice president
of the American Insurance Association. He became chairman
of the Insurance Committee for Arson Control, an
organization established and funded by the property and
casualty insurance industry in 1986.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, St. Marys,
Masonic Lodge 41 AF & AM and insurance industry and
professional organization.
He was born in St. Marys, a son of George E. Riggs, former
Pleasants County Sheriff and St. Marys police chief and the
late Violet M. Riggs.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Jean
Rardon Riggs; one son, Gregory Patrick, at home; one
daughter, Pamela Jean Riggs of Long Island, NY and two
brothers, Charles E. Riggs of Vienna and David L. Riggs
of St. Marys.
The funeral will be Monday, at First Presbyterian Church,
Parkersburg with Rev. William G. Phipps officiating.
Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens.
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Sentinel,, Dec. 12, 1992
GEORGE W. RIGGS
George W. Riggs, 73 of St. Marys died Friday, Dec. 11 at St.
Joseph's Hospital.
Riggs had retired from the Colin Anderson Center after 35
years of service and was a member of the St. Marys United
Methodist Church.
He was born in St. Marys, a son of the late Thurman and Cora
Nicholson Riggs.
He is survived by his wife Sarah B. Gregg Riggs; one daughter,
Phyllis A. DeMoll of Vienna; two grandsons, Joseph A. Bobier
of St. Marys and Jeffrey R. Bobier of Vienna; one brother,
Blaine Riggs of St. Marys; three great-grandsons; and one
great-granddaughter.
The funeral will be Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St.
Marys with Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officiating. Burial will
be in Willow Island Cemetery.
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Oracle, Sept. 25, 1986
HATTIE E. RIGGS
Hattie Elizabeth Riggs, 66, of Newport, Ohio, died at
Worthington Manor Nursing Home, Friday, Sept. 14.
She was born April 2, 1920 in Newport Township, daughter
of the late Frank G. and Lena Jones Hays. She moved back
to Newport after living in Dayton, Ohio; and Belmont. She
was a member of the County Line Baptist Church and had been
a church school teacher and president of the Ladies
Missionary Society.
She is survived by one son, Earl Riggs, and one daughter,
Anita Maxine Riggs, both of Dayton; three brothers, Frank
R. Hays of Marietta and David and Robert Hays, both of
Newport; three sisters, Hallie Martin of Newport, Dorothy
Thompson of Lower Salem and Edith Rice of St. Marys; six
grandsons; one granddaughter and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Riggs,
and one daughter, Frances E. Reed.
Services were held at 1pm Monday at McClure-Schafer Funeral
Home in Marietta; with Rev. Carl Stephenson officating.
Burial was in Newport Cemetery.
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Oracle, May 4, 1989
HELEN S. RIGGS
Helen S. Riggs, 58, of Bogart, Ga., died Thursday evening in
the Athens Hospital, Athens, Ga.
She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Louis V.
and Helen Morgan Scott. She was a member of the First
United Methodist Church in Athens, Ga.
She is survived by her husband, James F. Riggs, one son
Randolph J. of Austin Texas, on daughter, Mrs. Joseph
Garrett of Orange Park, Fla., and two grandchildren.
The funeral was held Monday at the Ruttencutter Funeral
Home with Rev. Richard L. Crickard officiating. Burial
was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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Sentinel, Oct. 5, 1989
HOMER S. RIGGS
Homer S. Riggs, 83, Greene St., Newport, died Sunday,
Oct. 1, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Leith Run, a son of the late Clem and Maggie
Yost Riggs. He was a member and trustee of the Newport
Baptist Church where he served on the Deacon Board. He
was employed by the US Army Corps of Engineers for 42 years.
He is survived by his wife, Carrie Matheny Riggs; one son,
Paul Riggs of Newport, one daughter, Mrs. David (Patricia)
Riggs of Newport; three brothers, Walter Riggs of Marietta,
Charles Riggs of Strongsville, O., and Harold Riggs of
Akron; one sister, Mrs. Floyd (Mildred) Webber of New
Matamoras; seven grandchildren, two of which, Mrs. Bruce
(Kathy) Griffin of Marietta and Douglas Hoff of Marietta
were raised by their grandparents after the death of their
mother; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Margaret Hoff;
and three brothers.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Newport Baptist
Church with Rev. David Doddridge officiating. Burial
followed in Newport Cemetery.
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Oracle, Jan 5, 1989
JOHN WILLIAM RIGGS, SR.
John William Riggs, Sr., 71 of 500 Hart St., Marietta,
died Sunday, Jan 1 at his residence.
He was born in Williamstown, a son of the late Charles
W. and Etta M. Ward Riggs. He had been a roofer.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Irene Williamson; three
sons, John W. Riggs Jr of New Matamoras, Paul Riggs of
Sandusky, O., and Jerry Riggs of Sardis, Ohio; one daughter,
Rose Mary Wanetta Cairo of Kettering, Ohio; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Wilbur
Riggs and George Riggs of Williamstown; one aunt, Della
Ward of Marietta.
The funeral was held Wednesday at the McClure-Schafer
Funeral Home. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Williamstown.
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Oracle, Aug. 1, 1990
LAURA RIGGS
Laura Riggs, 92 of Rt. 3, New Matamoras, Ohio died Sunday
evening, July 29 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg.
She was born in Washington County, daughter of the late
William and Mary Enochs Mosser.
She is survived by two sons, George Riggs of Rt 3, New
Matamoras and Scott Riggs of Carson, Cal.; one daughter,
Haddie Fields of Marietta; one sister, Ethel Runyon of
Cuyahoga Falls Ohio; four grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Barber Riggs and a
number of brothers and sisters.
Services will be today at 11 am at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, St. Marys, with Rev. Gene Parker officiating. Burial
will be in Center Valley Cemetery at Leith Run.
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Sentinel, July 26, 1988
MABEL B. RIGGS
Mrs. Mabel Boone Riggs, 71 of Grape Island, Pleasants County,
died Monday morning, July 25, at her residence.
She was born at Barberton, Ohio, a daughter of the late
French and Lena Young Boone. She was a member of the St.
Marys Chapter 31, Order of Eastern Star.
She is survived by two sons, Charles Wesley Riggs and J.
Franklin Riggs, both of St. Marys; one brother, French Boone
Jr. of Lexington, Va., two sisters, Nancy Crumrine of
Middlebourne and Danella Ferguson of Bssett, Va., four
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Kelly Riggs;
a son, Daniel Kelly Riggs; a grandson, four sisters and two
brothers.
Funeral will be 1pm Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home,
St. Marys with Rev. William Stout officiating, burial in St.
Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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Sentinel, July 8, 1997
MARY JEMISON RIGGS
Mrs. Mary Alice Jemison Riggs, 83 of Lee Street, Parkersburg, died Monday,
July 7 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
She was a graduate of St. Marys High School and employed as a secretary at
the Quaker State Oil Refining Corp in St. Marys for a number of years.
Mrs. Riggs was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she was
a member of the United Methodist Women, the King's Daughters and Sons
Circle and the Better Ways Bible Class where she was pianist.
She was also a member of the James Wood Chapter, Daughters of the American
Revolution where she was a past regent and also served in various other
offices. She also was a member of the Gideons International Auxiliary.
Mrs. Riggs was born June 10, 1914 in Meadville, Tyler County, a daughter of
the late James William and Gladys Scott Jemison.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Paul L. Riggs; two sons, Paul
S. Riggs of Huntington, and the Rev. James R. Riggs of Parkersburg;
daughter and son-in-law Catherine Ann and Roger Eugene Woodruff; three
grandchildren, Benjamin, Rachel and Renee Woodruff; one sister, Mrs.
Kenneth (Elizabeth) Graves of Scottsdale, Ariz., and four nieces and one
nephew. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Edward Jemison, a
sister, Helen Catherine Jemison and one nephew.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday at the First United
Methodist Church, with the Rev. Donald Underwood, the Rev. William J.
Anderson, The Rev. William E. Jemison and the Rev. R. Riggs officiating .
Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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Sentinel, Aug. 1, 1988
MASSIE A. RIGGS
Massie A. Riggs, 74, of St. Marys, died Saturday evening, July 30, at St.
Joseph's Hospital.
She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of late Robert and Bessie Malone
Campbell. She was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, W. Blaine Riggs; two sons, W. Blaine Jr. of
Philadelphia, Pa., Richard S. of Lexington, Ky; a half-sister, Elouise
Hicks of Parkersburg; two half-brothers, Lyle Campbell of Belpre and
Orlando Campbell of Parkersburg; and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 pm Tuesday at Dewey Avneue Church of Christ with
Evangelist William Renner officiating. Burial will be in Willow Island
Cemetery.
Leader, Dec. 20, 1997
MOLLIE E. RIGGS
Mollie E. Hall Riggs, 88 of New Martinsville Health Care Center, died there
Dec. 17.
She was born at Freeland Run in Tyler County to the late Elijah and Della
Mae Lough Stevens. She was an employee of the Tyler County Schools, having
retired as a cook at Wick School in 1975. She was a farmer and operated an
egg delivery route in the Middlebourne areas for many years. She was a
member of the Burt Church of Christ at Middlebourne.
Surviving are one brother, John Stevens of Wick; one sister, Zelma Maupin
of Middlebourne; two grandsons, Gary Lee Hall of Bearsville and Brian
Claude Hall of St. Marys; one granddaughter, Brenda Sue Hall Ludolph of St.
Marys and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude M. Hall; her second
husband, Herbert C. Riggs; one son, Robert O. "Mutt" Hall; one brother,
Charles Stevens and five sisters, Mary Jane Stevens, Hattie Frampton, Elma
Cedars, Nellie Spencer and Clara McCracken.
Services were Friday at Furbee Funeral Home in Middlebourne. Burial was in
Fairview Cemetery at Alma.
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Leader, May 2, 1998
NIKOLA MAXIM RIGGS
Nikola Maxim Riggs, 86 of Winslow, Arizona, died March 18 at Navapache
Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona.
He was born Aug. 31, 1911 at St. Marys to the late George Peabody and
Samantha Hobbs Riggs. He had an avid interest in archeology and wrote a
number of articles on his exploration of prehistoric sites in the Ohio
Valley, one in particular being in the Bens Run area and a similar stone
and earthen structure on the opposite side of the river. He was retired
from the mining and engineering industry, having held numerous executive
level positions throughout the Southwest. He was also an accomplished
musician, being a self-taught pianist. He entertained at the homes of the
rich and famous such as Clark Gable, Joan Crawford and other Hollywood
stars.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Hugh Riggs and George E. Riggs
and a sister, Lora Ambler.
There was no service or visitation locally. He was buried in St. Marys IOOF
Cemetery.
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Oracle, July 20, 1989
PATRICIA ANN RIGGS
Patricia Ann Riggs, 52 of 4711 Seventh Ave., Vienna, died at St. Joseph's
Hospital Saturday morning, July 15.
She was born in Marietta, daughter of Stephen M. Janic Sr. and Parkersburg
and Mary McPeek Janic of Vienna.
She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, an employee at the Union
Carbide Metals Co. for 11 years. Following that she was employed at Sperry
Rand in Reno. O., then Ashland Chemical Co., in Belpre, and Boy Scouts of
America. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband,
Charles E. Riggs of Vienna; two brothers , Stephen M. Janic Jr. of Ft.
Madison, Iowa and William R. Janic of Sandy Utah; two sisters, Mary Stoops
of Vienna and Debra Newel of Williamstown; her father-in-law, George E.
Riggs of St. Marys; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services were held Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev.
William R. Thomas and Dr. John W. Keck officiating. Burial was in Evergreen
Cemetery North.
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Sentinel, Nov. 30, 1993
ROSA M. RIGGS
Rosa M. Riggs, 102 of Marietta Convalescent Center, died Sunday, Nov. 28 at
Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Riggs was a lifelong resident of Newport and a member of the Newport
Baptist Church.
She was born in Independence Township, Washington County, a daughter of the
late Nathan and Mary Payne Matheny.
She is survived by one son, Dick Riggs of Mansfield, Ohio; seven
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and one
sister, Carrie Riggs of Newport.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Raymond Riggs in 1958; two
sons, James Allen Riggs and Francis Riggs; two grandchildren, four
brothers; and two sisters.
The funeral will be at 1 pm Thursday at Newport Baptist Church, with Rev.
Joseph Law officiating. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery.
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Oracle, Nov. 11, 1992
SARAH ETHEL RIGGS
Sarah Ethel Riggs, 94 of Cleburne Texas and formerly of Newaygo Michigan
and Hebron, WV died Saturday Oct. 24 at a nursing home on Cleburne.
She was born Sarah Ethel Flint on Nov. 4, 1897 and married Clyde Andrew
Riggs on March 25, 1917 in Clarksburg.
Surviving are her children Bradley Riggs, Margaret Schug and Rosemary Reed,
all of Cleburne, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and four
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Riggs on Jan. 15, 1976.
Graveside services were held Wednesday Oct. 28 at Ashland Center Cemetery
near Grant Michigan with Pastor Wesley Smith officiating.
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Oracle, March 13, 1996
WALTER A. RIGGS
Walter A. "Dutch" Riggs, 85 of Newport Pike, Marietta, died March 9 at
Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Leith Run, Washington County, a son of the late Clem and
Maggie Yost Riggs. He was employed at Lock 17 as a lockman and a diver. He
ran a service station in Lower Newport and was a water well driller. He
was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 458, the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks 471 and the Center Valley Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Irene Williamson of Cincinnati and Janet
Vaught of Dearborn, Miss; one brother, Charles Riggs of Cleveland; six
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Deloras "Dee" Carcher Riggs; one
son, Bill Riggs; five brothers and one sister.
Services were Tuesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home in Marietta. Burial
was in Eastlawn Memorial Park, Marietta.
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Oracle, Feb. 7, 1985
RUTH ANN RIGHTER
Ruth ann Righter, 68, of Vienna, died at her home last Sunday following an
extended illness.
She was born in Roane County, a daughter of the late James and Fay Wilson
Bailey. She was a former employee of Olin Mills Photography Studio and
retired as owner of the Lyle Ramsey Photography Studios. She was a member
of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post 15,
the Zonta Club, and was the last surviving member of her side of the
family. She was a former resident of St. Marys.
She is survived by her husband, James A. Righter; two daughters, Suzanna
Taylor and Cynthia Stanley Wheeler, both of Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter-
in-law, Joyce Dotson Wilson of Vienna; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Tom Dotson.
Services were held Wednesday at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church with Rev.
Edward Bell officiating. Burial was in Oddfellow Cemetery.
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Oracle, March 8, 1990
DAISY L. RINARD
Daisy L. Rinard, 79, Route 3, Archer's Fork, Matamoras, died Sunday
evening, March 4, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born at Shay, Ohio, a son of the late William S. and Lydia Woods
Schneider. She had lived all her life in the Archer's Fork area and was a
Catholic by faith. She was a member of Newport Senior Citizens.
She is survived by her husband, Chauncy Rinard; three daughters, Vivian
Rinard of Marietta, Mrs. Dean (Shirley) Beaver of Newport and Mrs. Edward
(Donna) Klinger of Waterford; one son, Roger Rinard of Newport; seven
grandchildren, and two sisters, Alma Schneider and Mrs. Wilmer (Erma)
McKibben, both hof Marietta.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Sidney Schneider; and one sister,
Neva Dickson Kowlton.
Mass of Christian burial was held Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church,
with Monsignor Charles Highland officiating. Burial was in East Lawn
Memorial Park.
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Leader, Feb. 14, 1987
EVA M. RINARD
Eva M. Rinard, 86, of Route 1, Whipple, Ohio, died Feb. 11 in Marietta
Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 6, 1900 in Pleasants County to Ely
and Mary Hawkins Ash. In 1916 she married Tice Harris, who preceded her in
death. She later married Ernest Rinard, who also preceded her in death.
She was a member of Cow Creek United Methodist Church in Pleasants County.
She attended Trinity United Methodist Church and later Whipple Community
Church at Whipple. She had been employed as a cook by United Barge Lines
and by several restaurants in Marietta.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Herman (Estoline) Longfellow of Route
1, Whipple; nine grandhcildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four great-great-
grandchildren; one stepson, Denver Rinard of Florida; and one stepdaughter,
Velma Serafini of Canton.
She was preceded in death by one son, William; one infant child; one
grandson; and one sister, Mrs. Harry Streight.
Services were held Saturday at McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with Ronald
Cooper officiating. Burial was in Valley Cemetery.
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Sept. 10, 1987
RALPH M. RINARD
Ralph M. Rinard, 65, of Wooster, O., died Sept. 2 at his home.
He was born Jan. 11 ,1922 in Rinard Mills to Warren and Sylvia B. Holland
Rinard. He had been employed for the past 35 years at Gerstenlager Co. in
Wooster first as a truck driver and later as traffic manager. He was
previously employed at B & F Transfer as a truck driver and traffic manager
for 13 years. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II and in
the Army during the Korean conflict. He received a Korean service medal
and two bronze stars. He was a member of the Wooster American Legion Post
6.
Surivvors include his wife, Dorothy Taylor Rinard, whom he marreid Feb. 28,
1953; two sons, Ralph M. of Clearwater, Fla and David of Ft. Lauderdale,
Fl; a daughter Mrs. Jeffrey (Shelley) Smith of Wooster; two grandhcildren;
a brother, Doyle of New Matamoras; and two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Myrtle)
Greed of Urichsville and Mrs. Paul (Louwilda "Tootie") Griffin of Canton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Furl and Richard;
and a sister, Nora Heddleston.
Services were Saturday at McIntire; Davis and Greene Funeral Home in
Wooster with the Rev. Robert Gadfield officiating. Burial was in Sherwood
Memorial Gardens.
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Oracle, Dec. 8, 1993
FOSTER RINEHART
Foster "Frosty" Rinehart, 62, of Fairview, WV died Sunday, Nov. 28 at Ruby
Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born May 31, 1931 in Fairview, son of Agatha Rinehart of the
Fairmont Arbors and the late Lenza Rinehart.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his former wife, Dixie
Rinehart of Mannington; three daughters, Darlene Higgins of Fairmont, Mrs.
John (Sandy) Moore of Daybrook and Mrs. Tim (Rhonda) Postlehwait of
Ravenswood; two sons, Terry and Phillip "Billy" Rinehart, both of Fairmont;
two brothers, Albert Rinehart of Melbourn, Fla, and Lenza Rinehart Jr. of
Fairview; four sisters, Alberta Haught of St. Marys, Bonnie Steele of
Belmont, Leola Haught and Naomi Toothman ,both of Illinois; 10
grandchildren and one great-grandson.
At the request of the family, the body was donated to the Human Gift
Registry of West Virginia. A memorial service will be held Dec. 11 at 2 pm
at the Daybrook Methodist Church with Rev. Jack Bolen officiating.
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Sentinel, March 21, 1994
ROSA MAE RINEHART
Rosa Mae Rinehart, 88 of Cairo died this morning at Camden-Clark Memorial
Hospital.
Rinehart was a member of Low Gap united Methodist Church.
She was born in Cairo, a daughter of the late Seth Robert and Rachel
Melvina Cornell. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie C. Rinehart; four brothers
and two sisters.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Raiguel Funeral Home, Cairo.
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Oracle, Jan. 6, l999
DEBORAH KAY RISER
Deborah Kay Riser, 47, of Schultz Community, died Jan 1 at St. Joseph's
Hospital in Parkersburg.
She was born August 25, 1951, in Parkersburg to Charles Edgar Little of St.
Marys and the late Mary Alice Holshu Little. She was a 1969 graduate of
St. Marys High School and had attended Mountain State Business College in
Parkersburg and was a bookkeeper at First National Bank of St. Marys. She
was active in the St. Marys High School Athletic Boosters and was a
Baptist.
She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Joseph C. Riser; two sons,
Brock Joseph and Justin Craig, both at home; two sisters, Diana Chew of
Glassboro, NJ and Denise Stochr of Beavertown, Ohio; one brother, Douglas
Little of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by one son, Jeffrey Ryan Riser.
Services were Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with the
Rev. Elliott Stabler officiating. Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery.
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Oracle, July 20, 1989
GILBERT M. RITCHIE
Gilbert Manuel Ritchie, 59, 113 East St., Sistersville, died Saturday
evening, July 15, at the Sistersville General Hospital.
He was born in Monroe County, Ohio, son of the late Herschel and Lucille
Conley Ritchie. He was a member of the Fly Baptist Church, a US Army
veteran of the Korea Conflict and was retired from the Ormet Corp. of
Hannibal, Ohio. He was a member of the VFW Post 6328 and the BPO Elks 333.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice "Chubby" Hubacher Ritchie; two sons,
Donald of Lorain, Ohio and Kevin of Oak Hill, WV; one daughter, Mrs. Denley
(Teresa) Boor of Friendly; two brothers, Jack Ritchie of Marietta and
Leonard Ritchie of New Matamoras, one sister, Louise Evans of Fly; and
three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Eckles Funeral Home, Sistersville
with Rev. Travis Adams officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery,
where the VFW conducted graveside military rites.
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Sentinel, July 31, 1989
MARY B. RITTON
Mary B. Ritton, 91 of 210 36th St., Vienna, died Sunday, July 30 at Jackson
General Hospital in Ripley.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Basil and Adelia
Blankenship Goff. She was a member of Vienna Baptist Church, was past
president of Vienna Senior Citizens, was a member of Order of the Eastern
Star, Chapter 151; a member of Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. 1.
She is survived by a stepson, Robert R. Ritton; and one grandchild, Thomas
Paul Goff of Los Angeles, Cal.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Milo Ritton; one son, Paul Goff
in 1988.
There will be a public graveside service 11 am Tuesday at Parkersburg IOOF
Cemetery with Rev. Thomas Stevens officiating. There will be no
visitation. Kimes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Oracle, Sept. 19, 1985
ARLA ROBBINS
Arla Robbins, 91 of St. Marys, died last Thursday morning
in Park View Health Care Center, Sept. 12, in Parkersburg.
He was born in Marion County to the late Goerge and Sara
Snider Robbins. He was a veteran of World War I and a retired
driver for Sterling Oil Division of Quaker State.
He is survived by one son, George Franklin Robbins of South
East Canton, Ohio; one brother, George Robbins of Merreo, La;
seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, one son and a number
of brothers and sisters.
Services were Saturday at 11am at Ruttencutter Funeral Home
with Evangelist William Renner officiating. Graveside services
were at Rymer Cemetery, Rymer, WV.
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Oracle, Nov. 2, 1995
GEORGE ROBBINS
George Robbins, 61 of 2912 Daleford Ave., NE, Canton, O.,
died Nov. 13, 1993 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis,
O., after sustaining an apparent heart attack.
He was born in West Virginia and lived in the St. Marys area
when he was a teen. He was a Canton resident after he served
in the service. He retired from the Timken Co. after 33 years
of service, where he had been a checker and had assisted
blind employees. He was employed as a bus driver for the
Stark County Board of Mental Retardation workshops and a
U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Scot (Joan) Breedlove of
Canton; two grandchildren, Sandy Snyder and Brian Breedlove
of Canton.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Pearl (Arnett);
his father, Arla Robbins; one sister, Martha Lea Fauss; and
one brother, Marvin Robbins.
Services were held Nov. 16 at Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home.
Burial was in Sunset Hills Burial Park.
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Leader, Feb. 4, 1989
GLADYS H. ROBBINS
Gladys Hasley Robbins, 88, of Rt 1, Newport, Died Jan. 28
in Marietta Convalescent Center.
She was born Dec. 17, 1900 at Newell's Run to Wesley and
Maud Smith Hasley. She had spent all her life in Newport
Township. She was a graduate of Ohio University and had
been a teacher in the Washington County school system and
had also done private tutoring. She was a member of First
Church of the Nazarene.
On April 10, 1930 she married James W. Robbins, who died
Sept. 6, 1970. Her only daughter, Jane Eddy, died Dec. 6, 1987.
She is survived by one sister, Opal Dixon of Colorado Springs,
Col; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-granddaughter.
She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Paul David
Eddy; one great-granddaughter, Krista Lynn Eddy; five brothers,
Dale ,Coy, Deane, Vance and Ercel Halsey; and two sisters;
Nona Hasley and Twila Wenzel.
Services were Wednesday in McClure Schafer Funeral Home with
burial in Valley Cemetery.
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Sentinel, June 27, 1992
CHARLES ROBERTS, Sr.
Captain Charles Everett Roberts, Sr., 84, a retired Marine
from St. Marys, formerly of Elberton, Ga. died Friday at St.
Joseph's Hospital.
Roberts worked with Civil Defense and Urban Renewal in
Elberton. He retired in 1959 from the US Marine Corps with
30 years of service, serving during World War II and Korea.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church.
He was born in Wellsville, Ohio, a son of the late Morgan
and Ada Russell Roberts.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma Scott Roberts; one son,
Charles E. Roberts, Jr. of Elberton, Ga; one sister Naomi
Mahan of Wellsburg; one half-sister, Henrietta Hundt of
Wheeling, one stepdaughter, Elaine Wilson of St. Marys;
and one step grandson.
He was preceded in death by one brother, one sister and one
half-brother.
The funeral will be 11am Monday at Hicks Funeral Home Chapel,
Elberton, Ga. with Rev. Jack Bozeman officiating. Burial
will be in Elmhurst Cemetery with full military honors.
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Oracle, March 27, 1996
GOLDIE V. ROBERTS
Goldie V. Roberts, 90 of St. Marys, died March 22 at her
residence.
She was born, April 17, 1905 in Moundsville, a daughter of
the late Harry and Rosa Newell Glover. She was a member of
the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ in St. Marys.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Brown
and Mrs. Roland (Evelyn) Hall both the St. Marys; three sons,
Charles E. Roberts of Hundred, John E. Roberts of Walnutport,
Pa., Richard F. Roberts of Allentown, Pa; one brother, Russell
Glover of Canton, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and several great-
grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband James H. Roberts in
1973; an infant son, Archie Roberts; two grandsons, Michael
Ray Roberts and John E. Roberts; two brothers, Stephen Glover
and Lawrence Glover and one sister, Alberta Allenby.
Services were held on Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in
St. Marys with Evangelist Dan Kessinger and Evangelist Jess
Nutter officiating. Burial was in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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Oracle, Jan. 15, 1997
IDA ROBERTS
Ida Marie Roberts, 98 of Pomeroy, died Jan. 6 at Marietta
Convalescent Center.
She was born in Pleasants County to the late P.C. "Casper"
and Ida May Wingrove Treadway. She was a member of St. Mark's
United Methodist Church of Belpre, where she was active in
the Martha Circle. She was a 54 year member of Miriam
Rebekah Lodge 1 and served on the degree staff and as Past
Noble Grand for 20 years. She was also a member and past
counselor of the Daughters of Veterans, a member of Chapter
541 of the Eastern Star, Bethany Chapter 4, White Shrine of
Jerusalem, Royal Court 5, Order of Amaranth, Hathor Court of
the Ladies Oriental Shrine, the Degree of Honor and LAPN
Auxiliary lodge 6.
Surviving are two daughters, Vida Melocik and Marjorie
Hefner, both of Belpre; seven grandchildren including Margie
Guthrie of Guysville, Ohio; and Cecilia Block and Alan Monroe
of Belpre; and several great grandchildren and great-great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Roberts Sr.,
two sons, Fred Roberts Jr. and George Roberts; two
grandchildren, Fred Roberts II and Nancy Monroe and one
great-grandson, Lowell Guthrie.
Services were Friday at Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg
with Rev. Richard Royalty officiating. Burial was in Mt.
Olivet Cemetery.
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Oracle, Aug. 2, 1984
JOHN "BUS" ROBERTS
John "Bus" Roberts, 79 of St .Marys, died Friday at St.
Joseph's hospital, July 27, Parkersburg.
He was born in Marietta O., a son of the late James and
Ella G. Roberts. He retired from St .Marys Quaker State
Oil Refinery and was a member of the St. Marys United
Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Phillips Roberts; one son,
John K. Roberts of Huntington; one daughter, Jane Roberts
Witten of Neweport, O; one brother, Harold Roberts of Vienna;
four sisters, Marie Shutts of Marietta, Glenna Allen of
Dayton, O. Virginia Simms of Parkesrburg and Ruth Polston of
Atlanta, Ga; and four grandchildren.
The funeral was held at 11 am Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home in St .Marys with Rev. Maurice Miller officaiting.
Burial was in East Lawn Memorial Park, Reno, Ohio.
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LEWIS E. ROBERTS
No Date
Lewis Roberts, 87, Route 2, Elizabeth, died Friday evening
at his residence in Wirt County following an extended illness.
He was born in Wirt County, the son of the late William
Bambridge and Urana Belle Lockhart Roberts. He was retired
from the oil fields, last employed by WEVA Oil Co. He was a
member of the Al Hill United Methodist Church.
He is survived by three sons, Darrell Keith Roberts, Charles
Bruce Roberts and Larry Clifford Roberts, all of Elizabeth;
four daughters, Dorothy Belle Via of Parkersburg, Wanda Mae
Belt of Elizabeth, Luanna Rose McCray of Browhard; Vesta Ruth
Bunner of Vienna; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elba Anna Kidwell
Roberts in 1969; three sons; six brothers; three sisters
and three grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2pm Monday at the Mathen-Pomroy
Funeral Home Chapel in Elizabeth. Burial will be at the
Kidwell Cemetery.
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Oracle, Jan. 24, 1985
RUTH ROBERTS
Ruth Roberts, 73, of St. Marys, died Friday evneing at St.
Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
She was born in Middlebourne, a daughter of the late Walter
and Grace Feist Phillips. She was a member of the St. Marys
United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one son, John K. Roberts of Huntington;
one daughter Jane Witten of Newport, O; two sisters, Hilda
Harker of Tucson, Az and Blanche Tracy of Middlebourne; and
four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John "Buss" Roberts.
Services were held at 1:00pm Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home with Rev. Kurt Landerhold officiating. Burial was in
East Lawn Memorial Park.
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Oracle, Nov. 10, 1983
THELMA L. ROBERTS
Mrs. Thelma Louise Roberts, 69, of 1305 Broadway Ave.,
Parkersburg, died Monday morning, Oct. 31, at the Camden-
Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.
She was born at East Liverpool, O., a daughter of the later
Frank C. and Brittie Jane Tedrow Conley. She was a member
of the Broadway Baptist Church where she served on the board
of trustees, was a Sunday School teacher and a pianist. She
was a member and secretary of the Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. 1,
a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Patriarch Militant and had
retired from the Wood County School System. She had taught
and was principal of summer school for over 20 years and
prior to that she had taught at Colin Anderson Center in
St. Marys for several years.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Betty L. Nichols of
Parkersburg; two granddaughters, Sharon Uhl and Linda
McClead of Parkersburg; four great-grandchildren; seven
sisters, Helen Newbanks of Pettyville, Nora Stoneking of
Glenville, Ruth Singer, Isabel Ott and Blanche Duncan, all
of Parkersburg, Mary Newbanks of Williamstown and Edna Coe
of Coolville.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, one grandson and
two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2pm Thursday at the Broadway
Baptist Church with Rev. William P. Snider and Rev. Irene
Lovett officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery
at Mineral Wells.
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Oracle, Oct. 21, 1992
AUDRIA MAE ROBERTSON
Audria Mae Robertson, 57, of St. Marys, died Oct. 19 at her
residence following an extended illness.
She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late
Okey and Eliza Bennett Bailey. She has been employed by
Elkem Metals and was a Methodist.
She is survived by three daughters, Angela Bania of Caldwell
Ohio; Pamela Prim and Sherry Bowen, both of St. Marys; two
sons, Grady G. Robertson of Hackettstown, N.J.; Douglas B.
Robertson of Hill Air Force Base, Utah; three sisters, Nellie
Park and Gladys Lucas of St. Marys, Agnes Bailey of East
Liverpool, Ohio; five brothers, Larry Bennett of Paden City,
Alden Bennett of Fairmont, Web, Leslie and Roy Lee Bennett,
all of St. Marys; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Emanuel E.Robertson and
one sister, Doris Bennett.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 am at
Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys with Pastor Rick
Kane officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
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Oracle, Sept. 29, 1988
KEITH G. ROBERTSON
Keith Gardale Robertson, son of Grady E. Robertson of St.
Marys and Elizabeth and Jim Edmunds of Azusa, Cal. died in
California at the age of 38, Sept. 19.
The funeral was held Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the White Funeral
Home, Azusa, Cal.
He is survived by his wife, Gail Robertson and one son, Danny
Robertson of Cal; four brothers, Jerry Robertson, Michael A.
Robertson, Parkersburg, Grady G. Robertson, New Jersey and
Douglas B. Robertson, St. Marys; four sisters, Linda Edmunds,
Cal., Angela Bania, Cauldwell, O., Pamela Primm and Sherry
Robertson of St. Marys and his stepmother Audrey Robertson
in St. Marys.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Manuel E. Robertson
of St. Marys.
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Oracle, March 14, 1990
RICHARD B. ROBERTSON
Richard B. "Dick" Robertson, 84 of Finch Community Route 1,
Ellenboro, died Saturday at Care Haven of Pleasants County.
He was born in Princeton, a son of the late John and Dora Ella
Williams Robertson. He was a retired heavy equipment operator,
a member of the Harmony Lodge No. 59, AF & AM, of Pennsboro and
belonged to the Union of Operating Engineers at Parkersburg.
He attended the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church at Finch.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Virgil (Betty) Nichols of
Rt. 1, Ellenboro; three sons, Col. James R. Robertson of Fort
Walton Beach, Fla., Richard T. Robertson of Rt 2, Pennsboro,
and John C. Robertson of Rt 1, Cairo; 11 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Neva Belle Schofield
Robertson; three brothers and two sisters.
Services were Wednesday at Mount Olivet United Methodist
Church at Finch with Rev. Joe Hatcher officiating. Graveside
rites will be conducted by Harmony Lodge No. 59. Burial was
in Mount Olivet Cemetery near Finch.
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Oracle, March 6, 1991
CLAUDE ROBINSON
Claude W. Robinson, 71 of 401 Tarrson Blvd., Lady Lake,
Fla., formerly of Williamstown and Ritchie County, died
Feb. 26 at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg,
Fla.
He was born in Cairo, a son of the late Keith and Ida Mae
Foss Robinson. He was a member of the Chapel of All Faiths
Church, Lady Lake, was retired shop foreman for Nello-Teer
Construction Co., Durham, N.C. He was a World War II Army Air
Corps veteran, having served in the South Pacific and was a
member of the American Legion Post, 106, Cairo and the VFW
3554 of Harrisville. He was former sheriff and deputy sheriff
for Ritchie County and was a member of the Camden Clark
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
He is survived by his wife, Clarice Layfield Robinson; three
daughters, Claudette Cayton and Diane Baker, both of
Parkersburg and Ronda Robinson of Westminster, Md; one
foster sons, Denzil Lamp of St. Marys; two grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank Robinson of
Bartlesville, Okla; two sisters, Lillian Barnes of Cuyhoga
Falls, O., and Patricia Moles of Ft. Pierce, Fla. and
several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1pm Saturday at Ogdin Funeral Home
with Rev. Nathaniel Turner Lacey officiating. Burial will
be in Egypt Cemetery, Cairo.
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Leader, March 14, 1997
GEORGIA EVELYN RUSSELL ROBINSON
Georgia Evelyn Russell Robinson, 78 of Parkersburg, died
March 11 at Parkview Health Care Center in Parkersburg.
She was born in St. Marys Jan. 24, 1921 to the late Neil N.
Russell Sr. and Lura Lee Wilson Russell. She was a member
of Camden Avenue Church of Christ in Parkersburg.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and
Wayne Lockhart of Parkersburg; two brothers, Neil M. Russell
Jr and John Robert Russell, both of Parkersburg; one sister,
Sara Pickens of St. Marys; four grandchildren; and a number
of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Beryl A. Russell;
and two sisters, Lura Virginia Browning and Esta Jean Carr.
Services will be a 11am Saturday at Franklin Funeral Chapel
in Parkersburg with Evangelist Brian Jones officiating.
Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens in Parkersburg.
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Oracle, March 1, 1984
HARRY J. ROBINSON
Harry J. Robinson, 69 of Grafton, died Friday in the Grafton
City Hospital following an unexpected illness.
He was a son of the late Lelia M. Robinson Hardman and a
stepson of the late Frank Hardman.
He had retired from the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St.
Marys as a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He had
also been employed by the Bartlett Funeral Home in Grafton
and the Harmer Funeral Home in Shinnston. He ws a member
of the Church of the Good Shepherd and a graduate of
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He was a 32nd
degree Scottish Rite Mason with a membership in the St.
John's Lodge no. 24 AF & AM, Nemesis Tempel Aaonms of
Shinnston. He was also a member of the Taylor County
Shrine Club, Grafton Royal Order of the Moose Chapter 638,
and Grafton BPOE Chapter 308. He was a veteran of World
War II and a member of the VFW Memorial City Post 3081 and
the American Legion in Taylor County, Post 12.
He is surivved in death by his wife, Katherine M. Hawkins
Robinson; one brother, Audrey O. Robinson of Clarksburg;
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Ramsey
Robinson.
Services were held at 2;00 pm Monday at Bartlett Funeral Home
with Rev. Dr. Richard Wright and Rev. Willam Trowbridge
officiating. Burial was in the Woodsdale Memorial Park
Cemetery.
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Orcle, June 25, 1987
HAZEL I. ROBINSON
Hazel I. Robinson, 85 of Williamstown, died Sunday morning at
Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born at Cairo to the late George T. and Hulda Simmons
Layfield. She had lived in Williamstown for the past 32 years
and was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church and the Order
of Eastern Star, Cairo chapter 39.
She is survived by three sons, Donald of Freeport, James of
Fleming, and Larry of Belpre; two daughters, Catherine Paugh
of Parkersburg and Elaine Bradley of St. Marys; 29
grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rolin O., in 1983;
three infant sons; two brothers and six sisters.
Services were Tuesday at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev.
Dwight Stafford officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery at
Cairo.
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Oracle, Feb. 6, 1980
JOHN S. ROBINSON
John S. Robinson, 69 of Belmont died Friday morning, Jan. 31,
at his residence.
He was born in Eckhart, Md., a son of the late Samuel and Anna
Burns Robinson. He was a retired employee of Monongahela Power
Compnay, a veteran of World War II and a member of St. John's
Catholic Churhc.
He is survived by one sister, Halen Logston of Ridgely and
serveral nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters.
Serivces were held at 10:00 am Monday at St. John's Catholic
Church, with Rev. Stephen D. Dube as celebrant. Burial was in
St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery at Frostburg, Md.
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Oracle, May 2, 1985
JOSEPH H. ROBINSON
Joseph H. Robinson, 77, of Roanoke, Va. formerly of New
Martinsville, died Satruday evening, April 27 at Wetzel
County Hospital.
He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late James
Henry and Anna Nillis Robinson. He was retired from PTG
Industries, a member of the Woodlawn United Methodist
Church in Roanoke and was a veteran of World War II and
an ex-POW.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Geraldine Workman Robinson;
two sons, Robert Joseph of Roanoke and Charles Gerald of New
Martinsville; one sister, Bethal Auville of St. Marys and
five grandchildren.
Masonic graveside services were conducted by Wetzel Lodge No.
39 with Rev. J. Samuel Moore officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Memorial Park in New Martinsville.
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Leader, Jan. 14, 1989
LONNIE ROBINSON
Lonnie Richard Robinson, 74, Petroleum, died Thursday morning,
Jan. 12 at his home.
He was born at Nutter Farm, of the late George W. and Catherine
Parr Robinson. He was a retired farmer and a Protestant.
He is survived by three sisters, Clara Cornell of St. Marys
and Hazel Hawkins and Jean Perdue, both of Parkersburg; and
three brothers, Ernest Robinson of Waverly and James Robinson
and Arthur Robinson, both of Petroleum.
Services are today at 1pm at Raiguel Funeral Home, Cairo with
Rev. Danny McVey officiating. Burial in Masonic Memorial Park,
Cairo.
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Oracle, Dec. 8, 1983
OCEA E. ROBINSON
Ocea E. Robinson, 75, of Herndon, Va. formerly of Buckhannon,
died Satruday, Dec. 3, at the home of her daughter, Helen
Melquist of Herndon after a long illness.
Born in Harrisonville, she was the daughter of the late Emory
and Ruth Summers Byrd. She was a member of the Mill Creek
Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to her daughter, are one son, Rev.
Herman P. Robinson of Ripley; one brother, Elias Byrd of
Dexter City, O., five sisters, Vadie Poling of Marietta,
Gayle Wilson of St. Marys, Oma Critfield of Weston, Ruby
Kincaid of Newberne and Glady Wright of Hazelgreen; and
six grandchildren.
The funeral was held at 11am Tuesday at Mill creek Baptist
Church in Frozen Camp near Ripley. Rev. J. Thomas Steele
officiated and burial was in Buzzard Cemetery in Hazelgreen,
Ritchie County.
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Sentinel, Feb. 19, 1991
OLIN ROBINSON
Olin Robinson, 79, of St. Marys died Monday at St. Joseph's
Hospital.
Robinson was a retired employee of American Cyanmid Co. He
was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, a member
and past master of St. Marys Lodge 41, AF & AM, member of
Eastern Star and a past patron, a 32nd degree Mason with
membership in Parkersburg Scottish Rite Bodies and a member
of Nemesis Temple Shrine.
He was born at Meadville, WV, son of the late Damuel D. and
Effie Wells Robinson.
He is survived by his wife, Emma E. Arnett Robinson; one
son, William A. Robinson of Vienna; one daughter, Bonnie
Lauterer of Longwood, Fla; one brother, Orland "Dink"
Robinson of St. Marys; two sisters, Estaline Flannigan
of Paden City and Theresa Owens of Newell, WV; two grandsons,
Kenneth Lauterer Jr. of Titusville Fla and William Robinson
Jr of Norfolk, Va; two granddaughters, Deborah Twigg of
Parkersburg and Kristin Buch of Miami, Fla.
Funeral will be 2pm Wednesday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home,
with Rev. Darrel Gooden and Rev. Maurice Miller officiating.
Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys.
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Oracle, May 9, 1990
TRACY R. ROBINSON
Tracy Renee Robinson, 16, 2503 Beverly St., Parkersburg,
died Friday, May 4, from injuries sustained in an automobile
accident on WV 95.
She was born in Abilene, Texas, a daughter of Kathy L.
VanFossen Robinson of Parkersburg and the late Ray E.
Robinson. She was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist
Church and a junior at Parkersburg South High School and
was active in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers
Training School.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by one sister,
Amber Dawn Robinson at home; maternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. James H. Van Fossen of Washington; maternal
great-grandmother, Ellen VanFossen of Parkersburg.
She is the niece of James H. and Lynn A. VanFossen and
cousin of Crystal A. VanFossen of St. Marys.
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Leader, Oct. 18, 1997
NANCY A. ROBISON
Nancy A. Robison, 78, of Somerset, Ohio and formerly of
Glendale, Ritchie County, died Oct. 14 at Good Samaritan
Medical Center in Zanesville, Ohio.
She was born at Pike to the late Mike and Katie Bowie.
She was a retired seamstress. She was a member of New
Lexington Auxiliary, Disabled American Veterans, Junction
City Senior Citizens and Pike Church of God. She attended
Faith and Power of God Ministries of Somerset.
Surviving are her husband, Charles F. Robison of Somerset;
and four sisters, Garnet Nichols of Ellenboro, Christine
Baker of Pennsboro and Priscilla Griggs of Belmont. She
was preceded in death by three brothers, Eli Bowie, Charles
Bowie and Brackie Bowie and two sisters, Ruth Bowie and Mary
Duty.
Services will be at 1pm Saturday at McCullough-Rogers Funeral
Home in Pennsboro with Rev. Jack Kreitz officiating. Burial
in Fairmont Ridge Cemetery near Ellenboro.
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Sentinel, Jan 11, 1988
HARRIETT R. ROBY
Harriett Ruth Roby, 73, of Melbourne Beach, Fl, a native of
St. Marys, died Friday, Jan 8 at a Daytona Beach Fl. hospital.
She was the daughter of Jacob and Phoenix Smith Howard and was
born in Marshall County.
She is survived by a daughter, Barbara J. Loftus of Melbourne
Beach; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Paul Howard of Birmingham, Ala and R.D. Howard,
Elderton, Pa; two sisters, Virginia Eleanor Shank, New
Martinsivlle and Esta Berrell Meyer, St. Marys.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lyle Roby, on
Dec. 6, 1972 and two sisters.
Services will be 2:30pm Wednesday at Hadley Funeral Home in
Marietta with burial in Eastlawn Memorial Park.
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Oracle, March 20, 1996
HAZEL N. ROBY
Hazel N. Roby, 91 of Ninth Avenue, Parkersburg, formerly of
St. Marys, died March 11 at Americare-Arlington Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, Parkersburg.
She was born at Whiskey Run, near Pike, a daughter of the
late Isaac and Flora Jones Lamp. She was a homemaker and a
member of Trinity Senior Citizens, United Methodist Women's
Society, Star of Hope Circle and the Willing Workers Sunday
School Class at Trinity United Methodist Church, Parkersburg.
Surviving are one daughter, Lois F. Hulford of Parkersburg;
one grandson, James Bruce Hufford of Parkersburg; and several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Robert Roby;
one brother, Homer Lamp; and three sisters, Blanche Rogers,
Dolly Lamp and Mae Elder.
Services were March 13 at Trinity United Methodist Church,
Parkersburg, with Rev. Keith Leap officiating. Burial was
in Willow Island Cemetery.
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Sentinel, July 8, 1948
M. MORGAN ROBY
M. Morgan Roby, 84, of Belmont, died July 6, 1998 at his
residence.
He was born Nov. 23, 1913 in Pleasants County. He was retired
from the former Quaker State Oil Refinery after 33 years and
was a charter member of the Belmont Fire Department. His
hobbies included hunting, fishing and camping.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Helen Hammett Roby;
one son, Demillion Ralph Roby and his wife, Shirley of
Belmont; six grandchildren, Carrie Braun, Denette Whaley,
Demillion "Mel" Roby Jr; Jim Riggs, Tina Butcher and David
Wherry; two sisters, Evelyn Heare of Ashland, Ky. and June
Fleming of St. Marys; six great-grandchildren; and several
nieces, nephews and special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph S. and Myrtle
Hall Roby; two sisters, Opal Johnson and Pauline Ingram; and
one brother, Carlton Roby.
Services will be 2pm Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home,
St. Marys, Rev. Gene Adkins officiating. Burial in Willow
Island Cemetery.
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News, July 14, 1991
TWILA E. ROBY
Twila E. Roby, 72, of St. Marys ,died July 12 at the
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Pleasants County, a daughter of the late
Daniel and Camelia Holdren Elder. She was a member of the
First Baptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Eva Fleming and Lucille
Stewart, both of St. Marys, and Linda Sinnett of Millersburg,
Ohio; two sons, Carlton "Joe" Roby of Belmont and Danny Roby
of Belpre; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Roby; two
sister; one brother; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 11am Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, St. Marys with Rev. William Snider officiating.
Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys.
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Oracle, Dec. 18, 1996
LUCILLE ROCHE
Lucille Virginia Everson Roche, 76 of Spring Texas died
Nov. 26 at Northwestern Hospital in Houston.
She was born in Farmington, WV, a daughter of the late
Hershel F. and Bessie Everson. She attended grade school
in Brownsville and was a 1939 New Matamoras High School
graduate. She attended Brownsville Church of Christ.
Surviving are one son, James H. Roche of Kenner, La; one
daughter, Barbara Morton of Spring; three sisters, Jeanette
Black of Wheeling; Loraine Haas of Beverly and Mary Ann
Hashman of St. Marys one brother, John Everson of New
Matamoras; two granddaughters; one grandson; and one
great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Frances Roche;
one brother, Tommy Everson and one sister, Caroline Everson.
Services were Dec. 2 at Earthman Resthaven Chapel in Houston
with Rev. Bobby Ferguson officiating. Burial was in Houston
National Cemetery.
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Oracle, Jan. 8, 1997
DENT ROCKWELL
Dent Rockwell, 101, of St. Marys, died Jan. 4 at St. Joseph's
hospital in Parkersburg.
He was born May 1, 1895 in Middlebourne to the late Isaac L.
and Columbia Reed Rockwell. He was a member of Dewey Avenue
Church of Christ, a veteran of World War I and had been a
long time barber in St. Marys.
He is survived by one brother-in-law, Jack Weber of St. Marys;
three sisters-in-law, Velma Weber of St. Marys, Marian Weber
of Harrodsburg, Ky. and Ona Rockwell of Paden City; and
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Marguerite
Weber Rockwell in 1992, six brothers and five sisters.
Services were Monday at Dewey Avenue Church of Christ with
Evangelist Dan Kessinger officiating. Burial was in St.
Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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Oracle, Jan. 15, 1992
MARGUERITE WEBER ROCKWELL
Mrs. Marguerite Weber Rockwell of St. Marys, died Wednesday
morning Jan 8 at her residence. She was born in St Marys and
was the daughter of the late Edward T. and Isabella Chisholm
Weber. She was a member of the Dewey Avenue Church of Christ
and the Pemberton Garden Club.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Dent Rockwell;
one brother, Jack Weber of St. Marys; and six nephews and
three nieces.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Glen C. Weber
and Edward T. Weber, Jr.
Funeral services were held Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home in St. Marys with Evangelist Emanuel Daugherty
officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery at St. Marys.
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Oracle, April 20, 1994
ROBERT RODEN, Sr.
Robert Roden Sr. 68 of Mingo Junction, O died Tuesday at
St. John's Medical center, Mingo Junction.
He was born March 27, 1926 in St. Marys, the son of the
late Edward and Martha McFarland Roden. He was a foreman
in the welding department of Pittsburgh Steel. He was a
member of Finley United Methodist Church, Stubenville, O.
He belonged to Masonic Pilgrim Lodge 691 Stubenville and a
Veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Bailey Roden; three sons,
Robert W. Hartford, O, David M. of Delaware, O. and Brian
of Mingo Junction; four daughters, Mrs. Jeffrey (Cynthia)
Corbett, Astubula O., Mrs. James (Barbara)Carson, Pickerton,
O; Mrs. Mark (Margaret) Ringle, Beaver Creek, O., Mrs.
David (Tammy) Davis, Centerville, O; one sister, Mrs.
Robert (Ruth) Davis of St. Marys; and 17 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held Thursday 11am at Blaschalk
Funeral Home, Mingo Junction with Rev. Douglas George
officiating. Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Mingo Junction.
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Oracle, Jan. 15, 1986
WALTER H. ROESLER
Mrs. Nellie Eddy of Miamisburg, O., and Mrs. Hazel Eddy of
St. Marys have been informed by Attorney Bruce Pamsen and
Mrs. Pat Curtiss of Allen Park, Mich. of the death of their
brother-in-law Walter H. Roesler. He died Nov. 28 at Allen
Park.
Survivors include one daughter, Judy Foltz; a brother, Robert
J. Herbert; sisters, Mrs. Alma Mair, Mrs. Esther Wiese, Mrs.
Ruth Bickler and Eunice Labissionere; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Eddy Roesler and
one son, Robert.
Services were held Nov. 26 at Balldein Funeral Home, Ecorse
and interment was in Glen Eden Cemetery.
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News, April 29, 1990
C.CECIL ROGERS
Charles Cecil Rogers, 76 of 4117 Camden Ave., Parkersburg,
died April 27 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Friday afternoon.
He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Charles
and Josephine Rogers. He was a Protestant by faith and
was retired from the O. Ames Company.
He is survived by his companion of 15 years, Lamoine Bailey;
five sons, Ronzel Rogers, James Rogers and Michael Rogers,
all of Elmonte, Cal., Raymond Rogers of Little Hocking and
Robert Rogers of California; four daughters, Anna Mae
McQuade of Palm Springs, Cal., Jean Wise of St. Marys,
Hazel Flowers of Williamstown and Linda Flowers of Waverly,
WV; 32 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; and one
half-brother, Albert Tucker of Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his wife and two grandchildren.
Services will be 2:30 pm Monday at Franklin Funeral Chapel
with Pastor Joe Nelson officiating. Burial will be in
Evergreen South Cemetery.
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Sentinel, Dec. 27, 1989
CARL BLAINE ROGERS
Carl Blaine Rogers, 84, of Roue 1 Williamstown, died Monday,
Dec. 25 at his residence.
He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Robert R.
and Laura Belle Higgins Rogers. He was retired from
Parkersburg Steel Company, and was a member of Crossroads
United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lydia Hyacinth Enoch
Rogers; one daughter, Connie Sue Beckwith of Williamstown;
one granddaughter, Tara Sue Beckwith of Williamstown; one
brother, Clifford Rogers of Waverly; three sisters, Hazel
Smith and Beatrice Frame both of Parkersburg and Marguerite
Smith of Williamstown.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Funeral will be at 12:30 pm Thursday at Vaughan Funeral Home,
Parkersburg, with Rev. Earl Perkins officiating. Burial will
be in Sunset Memory Gardens.
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Leader, March 15, 1997
CHARLES CLIFFORD ROGERS
Charles Clifford Rogers, 82, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died March
11 at his residence.
He was born Aug. 26, 1914 in Pleasants County to late Robert
R. and Laura Belle Higgins Rogers. He was retired from
Boilermakers local 667, a member of the Ohio Valley Fox
Hunters Association and was a member of Willow Island
Baptist Church where he had served on the trustee board.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Massie V. Miller
Rogers; three daughters, Peggy Rogers of Heathsville, Va.,
Ruth Lauderman of St. Marys and Marilyn Trace of Hihira,
Ga., two sisters, Hazel Smith and Beatrice Frame, both of
Parkersburg; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Owens;
five brothers and two sisters.
Services were held March 13 at Willow Island Baptist
Church with Rev. Ron Branch and Richard Smith officiating.
Burial was in Willow Island Cemetery.
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Leader, August 20, 1994
KATHLEEN ROGERS
Kathleen Lamp Rogers, 77 of Route 1, St. Marys, died Aug.
17 at St .Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg.
She was born June 6, 1917 at Rock Run, Pleasants County, a
daughter of the late Claude and Eliza Whaley Williamson.
She was a member of the Pleasants Valley United Methodist
Church.
She is survived by her husband, F. Everett Rogers; one
daughter, Sara Lou Shingleton of St. Marys; one son, Larry
Lamp of Pennsboro; one foster son, Richard Fletcher of
Cleveland, O; three step-daughters, Ila Sullivan of
Wadsworth, O; Helen Lamm of Parkersburg and Louise
Underwood of Ellenboro; one sister, Audra Wilson of St.
Marys; two brothers, Paul Williamson of Sebring, O. and
Maynard Williamson of Alliance, O; six grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; three foster grandchildren;
seven step-grandchildren and seven step-great-
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first
husband, Emmett B. Lamp in 1981, two brothers and three
sisters.
Services will be held Saturday, Aug 20 at 11 am at Mt.
Olivet United Methodist Church in Finch with Rev. Jerry
Eaton and Rev. Frank Lambert officiating. Interment
will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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Oracle, March 6, 1996
MARY A. ROGERS
Mary A. Rogers, 85, of Route 1, St. Marys died March 3 at
Camden-Clark Hospital in Parkersburg following an extended
illness.
She was born May 12, 1910 in Pleasants County, a daughter
of the late John Thomas and Mary Ellen Cronin Newland.
She is survived by five sons, Earl E. Gard of Fayetteville,
N.C., Robert T. "Pooch" Rogers of Marietta, Donald D. Rogers
of St. Marys, Ronald E. "Gene" Rogers of Whipple, Ohio;
George G. Rogers of Parkersburg; one daughter, Wilda L.
Livingston of Vienna; one sister, Edna Rogers of Parkersburg;
17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two
brothers, George Newland and Sherdan Newland.
Services will be held Wednesday at 2pm at Ruttencutter
Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Perkins officiating. Burial
will be in the Willow Island Cemetery.
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Oracle, July 1, 1998
MATALYN RENEA ROGERS
Madelyn Renea Rogers, infant daughter of Randall Keith and
Kara Lynn Deem Rogers of Vienna, died June 23 shortly after
birth at Women's and Children's Division of Charleston Area
Medical Center.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister,
McClaren Mary Rogers, at home; maternal grandfather,
Marshall F. Deem of St. Marys; maternal great-grandparents,
John and Lenora Hammett of St. Marys; maternal great-
grandmother, Mary Sayre of Gallipolis, Ohio; paternal
grandparents, James and Mary Ann Rogers of Flatwoods;
paternal great-grandmother, Janice Rogers of Flatwoods;
paternal great-grandmother, Orpha Hyer of Flatwoods; and
one aunt, Kristen Deem of St. Marys.
She was preceded in death by her material grandmimother,
Mary Alice Deem. Burial was in Pleasants Memorial Estates
at Eureka.
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Sentinel, Dec. 12,1998
RITA A. ROGERS
Pennsboro--Rita A. Rogers, 64 of Pennsobro died Dec. 11 at
Parkersburg.
She was born on July 22, 1934 at St. Marys. She worked as
a patient caregiver at the former Colin Anderson Center, St.
Marys for 10 years and retired after five years of service
from the Pennsboro Senior Citizens as a cook. She was a
graduate of St. Marys High School, a past Matron of the
Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 26 of Pennsboro, and a
member of the First United Methodist Church of Pennsboro.
Survivors include her husband, Glenn L. Rogers; two daughters,
Lisa Broadwater of Mineral Wells and Carla Poling of
Pennsboro; two brothers, Lorrin Pickens and Carl N. Pickens
both of Belmont; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl T. and Sylvia
Kirkbride Pickens; one son, Glenn L. Rogers II and one
grandson, Glen L Rogers, III.
Services will be held 1pm Monday at McCullough-Rogers
Funeral Home, Pennsboro. Burial in Mt. Harmony, Pennsboro.
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Oracle, April 8, 1998
WILMA J. ROGERS
Wilma J. Rogers, 63, of Route 1, St. Marys, died April 3
at Grant Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
She was born July 15, 1934 in Pleasants County to the late
Glen Kenneth and Gaynel Lorraine Nichols Lowther. She was
retired from Colin Anderson Center and attended Cow Creek
United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Donald D. Rogers;
two daughters, Debbie Peckens and her husband Richard and
Roberta (Kim) Dutton and her husband John, all of St. Marys;
one son, Donald D. Rogers Jr. of Macon, Ga; three grandsons,
Michael and Joshua Dutton and Christopher Peckens, all of
St. Marys; step-mother, Sophia Lowther of St. Marys; two
brothers, Dale C. Lowther of Williamstown and Gene K.
Lowther of Belmont; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Glen Lowther
and John Earl Lowther.
Services were Tuesday at Willow Island Baptist Church with
Rev. William Batten officiating. Burial was in Willow
Island Cemetery.
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Sentinel, April 5, 1991
FREDA N. ROLAND
Freda N. Roland, 77 of St. Marys, died March 31 at Marietta-
Memorial Hospital.
Roland was a member of First Baptist Church, St. Marys.
She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Lester and
Daisy Chase Poole.
She is survived by a brother, Dwight Poole of St. Marys; a
sister, Sara Whitemans of Clinton Indiana; five nephews and
two nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Roland, a
sister, Mary Louise and a brother, Damon.
Funeral will be 11am Saturday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home,
St .Marys with Rev. William Stout officiating. Burial will
be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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Oracle, Oct. 2, 1996
WILLIAM B. ROLLINS
William Blaine Rollins, 75, of Simpson Creek Community,
Bridgeport, died Sept. 24 at his residence.
He was born in Marietta, a son of the late William P. and
Ethel G. Rollins. He was a retired glassblower, having
worked 36 years at Mid-Atlantic Glass and also at Harvey
Industries. He was a member of the Lost Creek Seventh Day
Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Annie Lou Martin Rollins; seven
daughters, Ethel Ross, Sara Lamp and Nola Timmons, all of
Ellenboro, Penny McCullough of Pennsboro, Edith Hackathron
of Belpre, Karen Craft of Charleston and Kippie Grautsch of
New Martinsville; one son, Mark Kevin Rollins of Bridgeport;
one sister, Danea L. Morris of St. Marys; 15 grandchildren;
and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katherine Oates
Rollins; his second wife, Sara Davis Auvile Rollins, three
sons, William B. Rollins, Joe Rollins and Kenneth Rollins
and one grandson.
Services were held at Allen Funeral Home in Bridgeport with
Pastor Larry Gaffius and Rev. Clayton Pinder officiating.
Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.
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Sentinel, Feb. 1, 1989
GEORGE H. ROLSTON
George H. Rolston, 74, of Belmont died Tuesday, Jan 31, in
Logan Health Care Center, Logan, Ohio.
He was born in Willow Island, a son of the late Homer and
Mary Stout Rolston. He retired from Quaker Division. He
was a member of St. Marys Presbyterian Church, Bates Lodge
No. 22 AF & AM, was a veteran of World War II, was the
former president of the Pleasants County School Board and
was a stockholder and director of First National Bank, St.
Marys.
He is survived by his wife, Beulah Morgan Rolston; one son,
Drew Rolston of Logan; two sisters, Helena Henthorn and Marie
Williams, both of St. Marys; and one grandson, Kevin Rolston
of Logan.
He was preceded in death by one sister.
The funeral will be at 2pm Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home with Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating. Burial will be
in IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys with Masonic rites.
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Oracle, Dec. 22 ,1993
GLADYS B. ROLSTON
Gladys B. Rolston, 89 of N. Third St., Toronto, O, died
Dec. 16, 1993 at Ohio Valley Hospital, Steubenville, O
after a brief illness.
She was born at Pleasants County on April 6, 1904, the
daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Cherry.
She was a member and past deaconess of the North River
Avenue Church of Christ, Toronto, O and had been a member
of the church for 57 years.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Floyd (Eilene) Cusck,
Toronto; three grandsons, Edd Kundel, Naples, Fla., Robert
Kunkel, Toronto, and John Cusick, Toronto; four
granddaughters, Pat Kunkel, Canton, O, Becky Jackson,
Canton, Barbara Randolph Mentor, O and Jean Phillips,
Louisviille, O; seven grandchildren and 14 great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, whom she married
Aug. 2, 1921, John Hiram Rolston, in 1989; two daughters,
Iona Ernestine Rolston in 1925 and Ruth Rolston Kunkel in
1986; and one sister.
Funeral services will be 11am Saturday at Clarke Funeral
Home, Toronto. Pastor Robert Hanze of the North River Avenue
Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be at Willow
Island Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Sentinel, Feb. 7, 1992
JAMES R. ROLSTON
James R. Rolston, 81, of Route 3, St. Marys, died Thursday,
Feb 6 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Rolston was a veteran of World War II and a member of the
Farm Bureau and a member and deacon of Willow Island Baptist
Church.
He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late Jay and
Mary Bell Dunn Rolston.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Sauer Rolston; three
sons, James Richard Rolston of Houston, Texas, Claude
Rolston of St. Marys and Darrell Rolston of Charleston; a
daughter Charlotte Rolston Lane of Charleston; a sister,
Eleanor Wingrove of Porterfield; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Gale Rolston,
Glen Rolston, Hiram Rolston and Wiley Rolston; and two
sisters, Cora Fauss and Alice Butts.
The funeral will be at 2pm Saturday at Willow Island Baptist
Church with Rev. Ron Branch officiating. Burial will be in
Willow Island Cemetery.
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Sentinel, May 12, 1989
JOHN HIRAM ROLSTON
John Hiram Rolston, 85, of Toronto, Ohio, died Thursday at
Merritt Rest Home in Toronto, May 12.
He was born at Willow Island WV, a son of the late James and
Mary Belle Dunn Rolston. He was a retired barber from Fort
Steuben Hotel, Steubenville, Ohio. He was a member of Willow
Island Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys Cherry Rolston; a daughter,
Eilene Cusick of Toronto; seven grandchildren; 14 great-
grandchildren; a brother, Rufus Rolston of Willow Island; a
sister, Eleanor Wingrove of Belpre.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth Kundel; an
infant daughter; four brothers and two sisters.
Funeral will be 10am Monday at Turel Funeral Home, Toronto
with Rev. Robert Hanze officiating. The body will be taken
to Willow Island Baptist church for prayer service and burial
will follow in the church cemetery.
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Leader, Dec. 1, 1984
RICHARD ROLSTON
Richard W. "Doc" Rolston, 77 of Holiday, Fla., retired
Western-Southern Life Insturance agent, Parkersburg
district office, died Monday Nov. 26 in the Community
Hospital in New Port Richey, Fla.
He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late James
R. and Mary Belle Dunn Rolston. He retired in 1967 after
28 years as a representative with Western Southern. He
was a member of the Community United Methodist Church in
Holiday and an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Lenore M. Rolston; two brothers,
Hiram of Toronto, O., and James R. of St. Marys; two
sisters, Cora Fauss of Waverly and Eleanor Wingrove of
Belpre, O.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alma Jones
Rolston, in 1965.
Services were held at 11:00am Friday at Leavitt Funeral
Home in Parkersburg with Rev. Gerald A. Harshbarger
officiating. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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Oracle, April 10, 1996
ELEANOR M. ROMICK
Eleanor M. Romick, 64, of New Matamoras, died April 1 at
Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Beavertown, a daughter of the late Brady
and Laura Hanlon Mount. She was a supervisor of Par Mar
Oil Co. in Marietta. She was a member of the Ladies
Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 760 in Hannibal and
past president of the Frontier Athletic Boosters in New
Matamoras.
She was also a member of the United Methodist Church in
Beavertown.
Surviving are her husband, Lloyd Romick; three sons, Michael
Romick and Mathew Romick, both of New Matamoras and Mark
Romick of Hannibal; one daughter, Gloria Rinard of New
Matamoras; one sister, Connie Edinger of New Matamoras;
eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Mitchell; two
sisters, Nellie Thomas and Maxine Sayre; and three brothers,
Clyde Mount, Oscar Mount and William Mount.
Services were Thursday at the Rush Funeral Home in Sardis
with Rev. James Schoonover officiating. Burial was in Mt.
Olivet Cemetery.
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Oracle, April 29, 1992
EVELYN I. ROSE
Evelyn I (Pat) Rose, 82, of Columbus died April 16 at Doctor's
West Hospital.
She was born in Pleasants County August 25, 1910, to the late
C.W. and Pearle I. Casey. She had been organist for 31 years
at Calvary Community Church.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Rev. Roy E. Rose;
two brothers, Cecil E. Casey of Texas and Clarence W. Casey;
one sister, Vera Elliott Maus of Arizona and many nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Rollin E. Casey and a
sister, Doris L. Rupp.
Services was April 21 at Jerry Spears Chapel with Rev. David
Memos officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Columbus.
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Sentinel, July 4, 1998
RUBY M. ROSE
Ruby M. Rose, 69, of Akron Ohio died July 2 at her residence.
She was born at Eureka, Pleasants County, a daughter of Maxine
Hammett Fleeman Bumgardner of Mannington, WV and the late
Floyd Fleeman. She lived in the Akron area since 1965 and
was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Lee Rose; one daughter, Dana
Lee Price and her husband, David of Clinton, Ohio; two sons,
William Lee Rose and his wife Darlene of Magadore, Ohio and
Kevin Lee Rose and his wife Bonnie of Uniontown, Ohio; three
grandchildren, Erica, Kyle and Darrell; one brother William
Fleeman and his wife Norma Jean of Mannington; several
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be at 2pm Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home,
St. Marys, Rev. Gene Adkins officiating. Burial in Willow
Island Cemetery.
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Oracle, Nov. 14, 1990
GRACE ROSENLIEB
Grace Rosenlieb, 83, 3142 Centrell Lane, Fairfax, Va.
formerly of New Matamoras, died Saturday, Nov. 12 at
Oakwood Health Care Center in Alexandria, Va.
She was born in Grandview Ohio, daughter of Clarence and
Stella Slack McPeek. She was a member of Matamoras
Methodist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Tucker of Fairfax;
two grandsons; three sisters, Betty Walker of Tucson, Az,
Connie Sleuder and Patty Clauser, both of Canton, one brother
Emerson McPeek of Canton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Rosenlieb,
1983; one sister; one brother and one son.
Services were held Tuesday at Hadley Funeral Home in New
Matamoras with Rev. Jim Schoonover officiating. Burial
was in Eastlawn Memorial Park in Marietta.
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Oracle, August 27, 1987
MARY E. ROSENLIEB
Mary E. Rosenlieb, 84, of Monroe Manor, Woodsfield, O.,
died Saturday afternoon in Ohio Valley Medical Center,
Wheeling.
She was born in Anitoch, Ohio, a daughter of the late Thomas
and Rebecca Johnson Dougherty. She was a retired nurse and
a member of United Methodist Church, Woodsfield.
She is survived by two daughters, Virginia Ackerman of
Woodsfield and Norma Brookover, Paden City; eight
grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and five great-
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Rosenlieb,
in 1928; one daughter and two brothers.
Services were held Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funral Home
in Woodsfield, Rev. Bruce Beuley officiating. Burial in
Oaklawn Cemetery.
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Oracle, May 9, 1990
RACHAEL E. ROSENLIEB
Rachael E. "Lizzy" Rosenlieb, 73 of 1947 Franklin St.,
Rockhill, SC formerly of Fly, Ohio died Wednesday, May 2,
at her residence.
She was born in Fly, daughter of the late August and Viola
Forester Rosenlieb. She was a retired employee of Clousers
Restaurant in Akron.
She is survived by four sisters, Martha Pierce of Weirton,
August Hensell of New Matamoras, Marjorie Guenther of Rock
Hill, SC and Evelyn Davison of Bell River, Canada; two
brothers, Floyd Rosenlieb of Elmor City, Okla. and Lindy
Rosenlieb of Casper, Wy; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by seven brothers and one
sister.
Services were Monday at Rush Funeral Home, 37234 Mound St.,
Sardis, Ohio with Rev. Frank Conley and Rev. Thomas Collier
officiating. Burial was in New Matamoras Cemetery.
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Leader, Aug. 29, 1987
SHIRLEY A. ROSENLIEB
Shirley L. Rosenlieb, 77 of Sardis, Route 2, died Monday,
Aug. 24 at his home.
He was born in Fly, Ohio, a son of the late August and Viola
Foster Rosenlieb. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church, Sardis and was a retired oil field worker.
He is survived by his wife, Ima Talbot Marty Rosenlieb;
two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Kay) Ward of Sardis and Mrs.
Charles (Viola) Crawford of Hannibal, Ohio; one stepdaughter,
Mrs. David (Kathleen) Langsdorf of Matamoras, Ohio; one
stepson Paul Marty of Sardis; five sisters, Martha Pierce
of Weirton, WV, Marjorie Gunter and Elizabeth Rosenlieb,
both of Fort Mills, SC, Evelyn Davidson of Stoney Point,
Ontario Canada, and Augusta Hensel of Matamoras; four
brothers, Wilbert Rosenlieb of Wellsville, Ohio, Floyd
Rosenlieb of Clay City, Ill, and Charles Rosenlieb of
Casper Wy, 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Miller
Rosenlieb, in 1963, one son; five brothers and one sister.
Services were held Thursday at the First Baptist Church,
Sardis with Rev. R. Delmer Cameron officiating. Burial
was in Sardis Cemetery.
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Oracle, Jan. 16, 1991
C.D. "Don" ROSS
C.D. "Don" Ross, 58, of Harrisville, died Saturday, Jan. 12.
near Harrisville.
He was born in Ellensburg, Wash., a son of the late Ray J.
and Maybelle Rainville Ross. He was a graduate of Ellensburg
High School and Fort Steilacoom Community College in Tacoma,
Wash. He was employed for many years as a corrections
officer in Washington and California and more recently
had worked at Colin Anderson Center, St. Marys. He
served in the U.S. Air Force for six years in Greenland
and Alaska. He was a member of the Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ward Ross; one daughter,
Donna Rae Meritt of Harrisville; two sons, Harry Ross of
Eugene, Ore., and Fred Ross of Tokyo Japan; one stepbrother,
Duane Duffy of Pendleton, Ore. and one grandson, Kenneth
Merritt.
Memorial services were held at the convenience of the family.
Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville was in charge of
arrangements.
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Oracle, Feb. 17, 1999
STELLA G. ROSS
Stella G. Ross, 91, of St. Marys died Feb. 9 at The Arbors
of Marietta and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born Nov. 26, 1908 in Reedy WV to the late Joe
Orland and Virginia K. Grant Ashley. She was a school
teacher, homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of
St. Marys. She had a lifelong interest in gardening.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, John T.
Ross, Jr. and his wife Clara Mae of Colfax, N.C. and Eldon
R. Ross and his wife Alice of Morgantown, WV; four
grandchildren, Robert A. Ross and Gary David Ross, both
of Colfax, Philip W. Ross of Westerville, Ohio and Sharon
Elaine Palmatory of Fredericksburg, Va; two great-
grandchildren, Jennifer Ross and Robert Ross, both of
Colfax; two brothers, Joseph O. Ashley of Reedy and S. Blaine
Ashley of Doylestown, Ohio and two sisters, Donna E. Meglich
of Wadsworth, Ohio and E. Florence Walker of Spencer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Ross Sr.;
three brothers, Robert Ashley, L. Dale Ashley and Jess G.
Ashley; and two sisters Myrtle Alice Ashley and Carrie B.
Benson.
Services were Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St.
Marys with Rev. Elliott Stabler officiating. Burial was
in Eventide Cemetery at Spencer.
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Sentinel Jan. 5, 1993
VIVIAN M. ROSS
Vivian M. Ross, 95, of Route 3, St. Marys, was dead on
arrival Sunday, Jan 3. at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Mrs. Ross was a member of the First Presbyterian Church,
St. Marys.
She was born in Jacksonburg, Wetzel County, daughter of the
late James M. and Mary Jane McIntyre Loveall.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Leland S. Ross;
five nieces, Lila Lee White and Joanne L. Basham, both of
Charleston, Mary Rebecca Ferris of Remsen, N.Y.; Isabel
Kester of Folsom, La., and Estalene nelson of Little Rock,
Ark., and one nephew, Dr. Dan W. Habel of Spokane, Wash.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and four
sisters.
The funeral will be at 11am Wednesday at Ruttencutter
Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Rev. Dan Simmons
officiating. Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery.
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Oracle, Dec. 4, 1996
OLLIE M. ROUSE
Ollie M. Rouse, 91, of Marietta, died Nov. 27 at the
Arbors in Marietta.
She was born Oct. 17, 1905 in Newport to Larry and Laura
Schultheis Thomas. Her home had been in Newport and other
places in Washington County before moving to Marietta.
She had been working for the Marietta City Schools. She
was a member of First Baptist Church and she found great
pleasure in reading.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rouse;
five brothers, Albert Thomas, George Thomas, Fred Thomas,
Clyde Thomas and Arthur Thomas; and two sisters, Grace
Matheney and Clara Robert.
She is survived by one son, William W. Thomas of Newport;
and a number of nephews and nieces, including Robert and
Gisela Thomas of Newport, who had cared for her.
Graveside services were Saturday at Newport Cemetery with
Rev. Don Schuler officiating.
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Oracle, Aug. 11 ,1988
CLARENCE W. ROUSH
Clarence W. Roush, 73, of 1109 13th Street, Parkersburg, died
Sunday morning Aug. 9 at his home following an extended illness.
He was born in Washington County, a son of the late James and
Sarah Francis Roush. He was a Baptist by faith and was
retired from Parkersburg Community College. He had served
in the U.S. Navy in World War II with the Mediterranean Sea
Army Guard Unit.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Anna Lyons Roush;
four sons, Woodrow E. of Williamstown, Willard L. of
Parkersburg, Norma L. of Waverly and Gary W. of Belmont;
one sister, Viola Beckett of Parkersburg; 10 grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
one sister.
Services were held Wednesday at the Ogdin Funeral Home in
Parkersburg, with Rev. Harley E. Bailey officiating. Burial
will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery at Parkersburg.
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December 18, 1983
DESSIE GALL ROW
Dessie Gall Row, 94, a resident of Junior, Barbour County,
died Dec. 18 in Davis Memorial hospital in Elkins.
She was born Sept. 23, 1889, at Arden, Barbour County, a
daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Ann Carpenter Gall.
Mrs. Row is survived by her husband, Charles Row Sr., one
son, John Row of Cumberland, Md; two daughters, Mrs. Carl
(Mary Elizabeth) Moats of Augusta, Ga. and Mrs. John
(Audra Jene) Dennis of Belmont.
Other survivors include one sister, Audra Gall Lambert of
Bellington; one brother, Hugh Gall of Lewisburg; one
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ida Row of Morgantown; 14
grandhcildren and six great-grandhcildren.
Two sons, Kenneth and Charles preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Bethel U.M. Church of Junior, past
worthy matron of Bellington Chapter, No. 68 Order of Eastern
Star; charter member and past regent of the James Barbour
Chapter DAR, member of the Junior Homemakers Club, where
she had served as the 1964 Belle from Barbour County to
the Glenville Heritage Festival and was a former school
teacher in Barbour County.
Services were held Wednesday at Bethel U.M. Church,
Junior, with Rev. Powell Hall officiating. Interment
was in the Fraternal Cemetery in Belington.
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Oracle, Oct. 13, 1999
EDITH R. ROWELL
Edith R. Rowell, 92, a lifelong resident of Williamstown
died Oct. 10 at Selby General Hospital in Marietta. She
had been a resident of the Women's Home in Marietta.
She was born April 18, 1906 in Belmont to the late Godfrey
and Ella Haught Roby. She had been employed at American
Bisque Co. for 20 years. She was a member of Riverside
Church of Christ, Jolly Sixties and Williamstown Senoir
Citizens.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Arthur Rowell
in 1946; and daughters, Hazel Pauline Rowell in 1966. She
was the last surviving member of a family of seven sisters
and three brothers. She is survived by several nieces and
nephews.
Services will be at 1pm Wednesday at McClure-Schafer Funeral
Home in Marietta with John Rockhold officiating. Burial
will be in Riverview Cemetery.
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Oracle, Nov. 17, 1999
NELLIE MARIE ROWELL
Nellie Marie Rowell, 99 of Eureka died Nov. 14 at St. Joseph's
Hospital in Parkersburg.
She was born Dec. 11, 1899 in Cow Creek, Pleasants County, to
the late Thomas and Margaret Robinson Garrett. She had been
employed at the American Cyanamid cafeteria at Willow Island
for 25 years until her retirement. She was a member of Mount
Pleasant United Methodist Church and the U.M. Women. She and
her husband had lived in the Williamstown community before
moving to Pleasants County in 1969.
She is survived by one son, Bill Rowell, of Williamstown;
one daughter, Dorothy Maidens of Eureka; seven grandchildren;
and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville B. Rowell,
who she married June 28, 1924 and who died Oct. 13, 1979; an
infant son, Arch Earl Rowell; one sister, Estella Garrett and
a twin brother, Charles Leonard Garrett.
Services will be at 10:30am Wednesday at McClure-Schafer
Funeral Home in Marietta with Robert Mathews officiating.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
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Oracle, Oct. 23, 1996
GEORGE W. ROWLEY
George W. Rowley, 74, of Waverly, died Oct. 18 at Camden-
Clark Hospital in Parkersburg.
He was born at Waverly, a son of the late Oscar and Rosa Hass
Rowley. He was a US Army veteran of World War II having
served in the European Theater. He was a retired carpenter
with Local 899.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Maxine Willis Rowley;
two daughters, Sharon Sullivan of Williamstown and Regina
Roush of Waverly; two brothers, Herbert Rowley of
Williamstown and Frank Rowley of Midland, Pa; five sisters,
Mildred Null of Parkersburg, Kathryn Westfall of Beaver Pa.,
Lucille Delancey and Beulah Siers, both of Williamstown,
and Betty Westbrook of Wavelry; two grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant son; two brothers,
Delbert Rowley and Richard Rowley; and one sister, Grace
Heckert.
Services were Monday at Kimes Funeral Home with the Rev.
Harley E. Bailey and Rev. Curt Ferrell officiating.
Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery with military
services conducted by the American Legion Post 15.
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Oracle, Oct. 21, 1992
C. EUGENE RUCKMAN
C. Eugene Ruckman, 78 of St. Marys, died at St. Joseph's
hospital, Oct. 18.
He was born in St. Marys and retired from Quaker State Oil.
He was an active member and past president of the St. Marys
Lions Club, St. Marys Lodge 22, IOOF, Encampment and Rebekahs.
He was a member and president of the Pleasants County Senior
Citizens.
He is survived by his wife, Luella Sue Illar Ruckman, two
daughters, Peggy Jean Barkwill of Winter Park, Fla and
Rebecca Lynn Boggs of Morgantown; one son, James William
Ruckman, Charleston; two stepdaughters, Linda Ray Wilson,
St. Marys ;and Suan Wilson of Albuquerque, NM and a stepson,
Alex Illar III of Centerville, Va as well as ten
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, St. Marys with Rev. Thomas O'Connor officiating with
burial in the IOOF Cemetery.
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Sentinel, April 7, 1989
CLARENCE A. RUCKMAN
Clarence A. Ruckman, 89 of St. Marys, died Thursday, April 6,
in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
He was born in Pleasants County, a son of the late John and
Ida Bircher Ruckman. He was a charter member of George
Street Church of Christ, St. Marys where he was a former
elder. He was member of St. Marys Lodge No. 22 IOOF,
Pleasants Encampment, No. 27, Amity Rebekah Lodge No. 83,
of St. Marys Lodge No. 41, AF & AM and was past grand
patriarch of Grand Encampment of West Virginia and had
written the article "I Remember When" for the St. Marys
Oracle for many years. He was a retired employee of
Monongahela Power Co. following 40 years of service.
He is survived by one daughter, Eloise Shilt of Dayton,
Ohio; and five grandchildren, Blaine Larsen of St. Marys,
Lois Lute and Linda Clay both of Dayton, Mack Ruckman of
Bronxville, N.Y. and John Ruckman of Roanoke, Va., 11
great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Nellis Ruckman;
two sons, one brother and two sisters.
The funeral will be 1pm Saturday at George Street Church of
Christ, St. Marys with Cecil Dotson and William Butterfield
officiating with burial in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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Oracle, July 10, 1969
CLYDE RUCKMAN
Clyde Ruckman, 75, of Route 1, St. Marys, died at his home
Saturday morning, July 5.
He was born in Pleasants County, son of the late James and
Ida Higgins Ruckman. He was a member of the Nash Springs
Church of Christ.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nancy Matheny Ruckman; a
sister, Clara Shultz of Albuquerque, N.M. and several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an
infant daughter and three brothers.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2pm at the Willow
Island Baptist Church with Evangelist Cecil Dodson
officiating with burial in Willow Island Cemetery.
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April 27, 1920
EDISON LEON RUCKMAN
Edison Leon, son of Clarence A. and Edna Ruckman, departed
this life at the age of 6 months and 9 days on April 27, 1920.
The funeral service was condicted at Cloverdale on April 29
by T.Q. Martin. The interment was in the Cloverade Cemetery
whence the little body was borne by four girls dressed in white,
the emblem of the heavenly messengers that bear to its home the
redeemed spirit of the child of God.
This young father and mother have the sympathy of their many
friends in the loss of their only childn. May Heaven comfort
them.
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Oracle, Dec. 19, 1985
EDNA LEONA RUCKMAN
Edna Leona Ruckman, 86, of 607 Fourth St., St. Marys,
died Saturday, Dec. 14 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg,
following a long illness.
She was born at Cloverdale, was a charter member of George
Street Church of Christ, past district deputy president of
Amity Rebekah Lodge No. 83 and past president of the WBA.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Clarence A.
Ruckman; one son, Robert B. Ruckman of St. Marys; one
daughter, Ruth Eloise Shilt of Dayton, O; five grandchildren
and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant son.
Services were held at 2pm Tuesday at the George Street
Church of Christ in St. Marys with Cecil O. Dotson and
William Butterfield officiating, with burial in St. Marys
IOOF Cemetery.
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Oracle,Sept. 13, 1972
FLORENCE RUCKMAN
Funeral services for Miss Florence Ruckman, 90 of Rt. 3, St.
Marys, who died at her residence Wednesday morning were held
Saturday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys with
the Rev. George McCune officiating. Burial was in the Ruckman
Cemetery.
She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late Charles
and Sarah West Ruckman. She was a member of the Cow Creek U.M.
Church, the church board of trustees and had been church
organist for 50 years.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Sarah E. Reynolds,
Mrs. Cassie G. Kelley and Mrs. Mabel R. Kent of Rt. 3 St.
Marys and several nieces and nephews.
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Leader, Dec. 20, 1997
GLADA ALICE RUCKMAN
Glada Alice Ruckman, 79, of Rt. 3, St. Marys, died Dec. 16
at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg.
She was born May 3, 1918 in Parkersburg to the late Theodore
and Bertha Morris Steed. She was a WAC in the U.S. Army
during World War II and a member of Cow Creek United
Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Thomas D.
Ruckman; one daughter, Glada Lynn Ruckman; one brother,
Ted Steed of Parkersburg; two sisters, Audra Ruckman
and Nettie Shoemaker, both of Parkesrburg; and several
nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Flo Modesitt.
Serivces were Friday at Cow Creek U.M. Church with Rev.
William Batten officiating and burial in Ruckman Cemetery.
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September 28, 1925
IDA MAYBELLE RUCKMAN
Ida Maybelle, daughter of Charles N. and Susan E. Ruckman was
born September 28, 1919 and departed this life September 28,
1925 at aged six years.
She leaves to mourn her loss father, mother, two brothers,
two sisters, two grandmothers, one great-grandmother, one
grandfather and one great-grandfather. She was a quiet and
obediant child and was well liked by all who knew her.
Interment was made in the Cloverdale cemetery, Tuesday,
Sept. 29, 2:30 p.m. Funeral was conducted by T.Q. Martin
of the Church of Christ.
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1955
IDA BELL RUCKMAN
Mrs. Ida Bell Ruckman, 87 of St. Marys died at her home
Tuesday, following an extended illness. She was born Sept.
14, 1868 in Marietta, O, a daughter of the late Jerry and
Sarah (Hamrick) Bircher. She was a member of the George St.
Church of Christ in St. Marys.
Survivors incluce one son, Clarence A. Ruckman; two daughters,
Miss Icie E. Ruckman, Mrs. Molly Pethel, of St. Marys; one
half-brother, George Bircher of Circleville, O.; one half-sister,
Mrs. Elizabeth Shingleton of Grafton; 14 grandchildren; 41
great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.
Her husband, John Ruckman Jr., and one son, Charles, preceded her
in death.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Church
of Christ in St. Marys with Evangelist Cecil O. Dotson and
Evangelist E. G. Rockliff officiating. Burial will be in the
IOOF cemetery.
The body will remain at the Ruttencutter funeral home in St. Marys
until one hour prior to the time for services when it will be
taken to the church.
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Oracle, Nov. 10, 1999
LEAH MARGARET RUCKMAN
Leah Margaret Ruckman, 81, formerly of St. Marys, died
Nov. 7 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind., following
a brief illness.
She was born Dec. 25, 1917 in St. Marys to the late Alfred
Elmer and Dove Hall Wilson. During her years in St. Marys,
she was active in the Garden Club, Woman's Club, a volunteer
with the Girl Scouts, a 50 year member of St. Marys Chapter
31 of the Order of teh Eastern Star, a talented golfer and
enjoyed flower gardening. She was a member of St. Marys
United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Peggy Barkwill and her
husband, John of Winter Park, Fl. and Becky Boggs and her
husband, David of Mt. Vernon, Indiana; one son, Jim Ruckman
and his wife, Gina of St. Albans; one brother, Jim Wilson
and his wife Mary, of St. Marys; seven grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren, and six nephews. She was preceded in
death by one sister, Helen Spence.
Services will be Friday at 11am at Ruttencutter-Ingram
Funeral Home in St. Marys with Rev. Darrell Gooden
officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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Oracle, Oct. 16, 1988
MARIE RUCKMAN
Marie Ruckman, 80 of 3105 Third Ave., Vienna, died early
Saturday morning, Oct. 15 at th Parkview Health Care Center.
She was born in Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Thomas
J. and Cora May Chambers Ruckman. She was a Methodist by
faith. She was a member of the Modern Woodmen of the World
and was retired from the FMC Corp. She was the last
surviving member of her immediate family.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Graveside services will be 11am Monday at the IOOF
Cemetery with Rev. Connie Dickens officiating.
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Sentinel, Jan. 30, 1990
MILDRED RUCKMAN
Milderd Ruckman, 91 of St. Marys, died Sunday, Jan. 28 at
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Pleasatns County, daughter of the late
William and Eleanor Cunningham Malone. She was a member
of Cow Creek United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two sons, the Rev. Daniel Ruckman of
Parkersburg and Thomas D. Ruckman of St. Marys; a daughter,
Lovell E. Olander of Washington, D.C.; four grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W.
Ruckman and was the last surviving member of her family.
The funeral will be 10am Thursday at Cow Creek United
Methoidst Church with Rev. Franklin Lambert officiating,
with burial in Ruckman Cemetery on Cow Creek.
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Sentinel, March 3, 1994
NANCY E. RUCKMAN
Nancy E. Ruckman 94 of St. Marys died Tuesday, March 1 at
Carehaven of Sistersville.
Mrs. Ruckman lived in Shultz Community most of her life
and worked with the foster grandparent program at the
Colin Anderson center, St. Marys. She was a member of
the Waverly Church of Christ.
She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late
David H. and Nancy Anna Joy Matheny.
She is survived by one sister, Christine Smith of Cairo;
one foster daughter, Ileane McCullough of Shultz, Pleasants
County; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Ruckman, in
1969; one infant daughter; four brothers, Cecil Joy, Guy
Joy and Clayton Joy and one infant.
The funeral will be at 1pm Friday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, St. Marys, Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating with
burial in Willow Island Cemetery.
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Oracle, Jan. 9, 1986
ROBERT B. RUCKMAN
Robert B. Ruckman, 62, died at his home in Harmony Acres on
Jan. 7. He was born in Pleasants County, son of Clarence A.
Ruckman of St. Marys and the late Edna Hart Ruckman.
He had been employed with the postal service for 21 years
and had served as postmaster at the St. Marys facility for
four years.
He was a graduate of St. Marys High School, attended West
Liberty College, entering the U.S. Army in March 1943 where
he was injured during the Battle of the Bulge. He also
attended the University of Alabama.
He was a member of the National Association of Postmasters,
League of Postmasters, American Legion, Pleasants Post 79,
and George Street Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Hinter Doak Ruckman,
postmaster at Pennsboro; one daughter, Blaine Larsen,
St. Marys; two sons, John of Alexandria, Va. and Mack of
Bronxville, N.Y.; a stepson, Mark Doak of Jane Lew, WV;
five grandchildren and three step-grandchildren and a
sister, Eloise Shilt of Dayton, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathryn Mackereth.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2pm at the George
Street Church of Christ with Evangelists Cecil Dotson and
Bill Butterfield officiating, with burial in St. Marys
IOOF Cemetery.
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In Memory of Mrs. Sue Ruckman
Date of Death: Oct. 30, 1973
Date of Birth: June 3, 1894
Place and Time of Services: Ruttencutter Funeral Home,
Nov. 1, 2:00 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. Wayne Kershner and Rev. William Snider
Place of Interment: I.O.O.F. cemetery, St. Marys
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Oracle, June 16, 1988
A.GOLDEN RULE
A.Golden Rule, 77, Hebron formerly of Vienna, died Monday
morning, June 13, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg.
He was born in Wood County, a son of the late Harper G. and
Vertha Smith Rule.
He was a retired engineer with the B&O Railroad and a U.S.
Army veteran.
He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church and
attended the Maple Lane Baptist Church. He was also a
member of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, the North
Parkesrburg Kiwanis, the Boy Scouts of America and the
Girl Scouts of America, Black Diamond Council, the National
Rifle Assocaition and the Bass Masters.
He is survived by two sons, A. Golden Rule Jr. of Vienna and
Stephen Granville Rule of St. Marys; one daughter, Bertha
Jane Dye of Hebron; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded indeath by his wife, Clesta H. Burnside Rule
in 1985; one daughter and two brothers.
Services will be held at 1pm Thursday at the Leavitt Funeral
Home in Parkersburg with Kenneth B. Ball officiating.
Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Clarksburg.
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Oracle, May 30, 1985
CLESTA HARRIET RULE
Clesta Harriet Rule, 66, of Vienna, died at her residence
Monday, May 27.
She was born in Lewis County, daughter of the late Stephen
and Emma Jane Nicholson Burnside.
She was a member of the St. John United Methodist Church in
Vienna. She was a dietary supervisor for Weston State
Hospital, cooked for the Wood County School Board and
retired as a special diet cook at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Albert Golden Rule of
Vienna; two sons, A. Golden Rule Jr. of Vienna and
Stephen Granville Rule of St. Marys; one daughter, Bertha
Jane Dye of Parkersburg; one brother, John Burnside of
Columbus, O; two sisters, Mamie Newman of Kokomo, Indiana
and George Stout of Akron Ohio and seven grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 10:am Thursday at the Leavitt
Funeral Home in Parkersburg, with Dr. Kenneth Ball and
the Rev. Wesley Vitnattei officiating, burial in Sunset
Memorial Park in Clarksburg.
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Oracle, Nov. 25, 1992
ELLEN M. RUMBOLD
Ellen Maxine "Max" Rumbold, 63, of Newport, died Nov. 20 at
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.
She was born in Mile Run, Marietta, a daughter of the late
Homer and Ada Armstrong Rumbold. She had lived in Marietta
before moving to Middleburg and for the past 16 years she
had lived with her sister, Shirley Stull. She had been
employed at WASCO and was a member of Calvary Baptist
Church, St. Marys.
Surviving are five sisters, Ruby Jeanette Castro of
Marietta, Shirley Stull of Newrport, Charlotte Lori
of Lower Salem, Eloise Dennis of Sandyville and Karen
Rumbold of the home; several nieces and nephews, several
great-nieces and great-nephews; six stepbrothers, William
Stark, Virgil Stark Jr., Barry Stark, Robert Stark, Charles
Stark and Dean Stark, all of Washington County; and two
stepsisters, Catherine Mayo and Florence Beardmore, both
of Washington County.
She was preceded in death by one brother, James Rumbold and
one stepbrother, Larry Stark.
Services were held Monday at McClure-Shafer Funeral Home in
Marietta with burial in Tunnel Cemetery, Marietta.
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Sentinel, April 19, 1999
CECIL RUMMER
Cecil Rummer, 78, formerly of Vienna, died April 18 at the
Willows Center.
He was born in Lowell, Ohio, son of the late George and
Annie Reynolds Rummer. He was a member of the Bible Baptist
Church, a member of the Carpenters Union 899 and a U.S.
Army veteran serving in World War II.
Survivors include five sons, Cecil Jr. of Bethel, Ohio,
Kelsie of Parkersburg, and Ronald, Michael and David of
Vienna; two daughters, Virginia Matheny of Washington and
Donna Weaver of Marengo, Ohio; 15 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Cline Rummer;
his parents, one son, Alan Ray Rummer; one brother, Irvin
Rummer and two sisters, Leonia Ferrell and Dorothy Barnhart
Rauch.
Services will be 2pm Wednesday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral
Home, Parkersburg, Pastor Michael Lamb officiating, with
burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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Oracle, Jan. 13, 1999
TOM D. RUNNELS
Tom D. Runnels, 85 of Newark, Del., died Jan. 7 at Christina
Hospital in Newark, Del.
He was a native of Claremore, Okla. He graduated from Oklahoma
A & M College in 1935 and received a master's degree at WV
University in 1940. He was a Lieutenant Commnader in the US
Navy and Naval Reserve and served in the Caribbean during
World War II.
He served on the faculty of Oklahoma A&M and was a nutritionist
for Southern States Cooperative in Baltimore. He was a
professor of Poultry nutrition in the College of Agriculture
at the University of Delaware. He retired in 1984 after 35
years of service.
At the University of Delaware, he was a pioneer in the
computerization of poultry and animal nutrition. He was a
member of the Poultry Science Association, Farm House
Fraternity, Alpha Zeta and newark United Methodist Church.
He is surivved by his wife of 56 years, Rebecca C. Carpenter
Runnels, a native of St. Marys; a son, Thomas Doyle Runnels
of Newark, a granddaughter, Ellen of Newark and many nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother and four sisters.
Services were held at Newark U.M. Church, Jan. 10.
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Sentinel, Oct. 18, 1991
CHARLES A. RUNNION
Charles A. Runnoin, 70, of Route 1, St. Marys, died Wednesday
at Webster Memorial Hospital, Oct. 18, Webster Springs.
Runnion was a veteral of World War II. He was a member of St.
Marys Lodge 31 AF & AM and Local 132 Operating Engineers.
He was born at Orma, Calhoun County, a son of Mrs. Carrie
Parsons Miller of Grantsville and the late Fred Runnion.
He is survived by his wife, Murl Moneypenny Runnion; three
daughters, Rebecca Dearth of Belmont, Dorothy Bills and
Sharon Fetty, both of Route 1, St. Marys; a son, Dave
Runnion of St. Marys; a half brother, Gordon Miller of
New Jersey, two half sisters, Jean Miller of Grantsville
and Erma Hall of Glenville; 14 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father and his stepfather,
Sullie Miller.
The funeral will be 1:30 pm Sunday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, with Rev. Ron Branch officaiting with burial in Willow
Island Cemetery.
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January 28, 1984
DR. JOHN E. RUPERT
Dr. John E. Rupert, 80, of Newport Acres, Newport, O,
died Saturday evening at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born at Butler, Pa., a son of the late Duane D.
and Bertha Shakeley Rupert. He graduated from Western
Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio with a bachelor of
science degree, later earning his doctor of osteopathy
degree at Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He practiced in St. Marys until 1971 when he went into
semi-retirement.
He was a member of the St. Marys Presbyterian Church, the
American Academy of Family Physicians, the Ohio Ostoepathic
Association, the Ninth Distsrict Acadmey in Marietta and
had been on the staff of Selby General Hospital.
He was a member of St. Marys Masonic Lodge 41, AF and AM,
the Memesis Temple, AAONMS, Parkersburg, Scottish Rite
Consistory, Wheeling, the Marietta Shrine Club, the
Washington County Historical Society, the Ohio Huguenot
Society, had been affiliated with the Kiwanis and Lions
clubs and several medical groups and fraternities.
He is survivied by his wife, Thelma Boyer Rupert; one
sister, Helen R. Stephenson of Phoenix Ariz., and several
cousins in Knox, Pa.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Hadley
Funeral Home in Marieta with the Rev. Daniel Simmons
officiating. Burial will be in the Eastlawn Memorial
Park Masonic Circle with graveside Masonic services by
St. Marys lodge 41 AF and AM.
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Oracle, Nov. 6, 1986
K.W. "BUD" RUPERT
K.W. "Bud" Rupert, 65 of St. Marys, died Saturday morning,
Nov. 1 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
He was born in Columbiana, Ohio, son of the late Jesse and
Mabel Bierman Rupert. He had been a merchant in St. Marys
for 15 years and prior to that was in the grocery business
in Mellon and Cairo.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Smith Rupert; five sons,
Dale, Regis, David and Daniel Rupert, all of St. Mrays,
and Virgil Rupert of Waverly; one daughter, Gail Perkins
of Parkersburg; two brothers, Vernon Rupert of Columbiaia
and Victor or Cleveland; one sister, Virginia Smith of
Cabazon, Calif. and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Services were held at 1pm Monday at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home with Evangelist William Renner officiating. Burial
was in Willow Island Cemetery.
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Oracle, April 23, 1997
THELMA RUPERT
Thelma Rupert, 91 of The Arbors in Marietta and formerly
of Newport, died April 18 at the center.
She was born at Fairview, WV to the late Clarence and Bessie
Victoria Cayton Boyer.
She received a bachelor's degree from Fairmont State College
and a master's degree in education from the University of
Pittsburgh. She taught school in the Naval training
School at the University of Chicago.
She joined the Captain Francis Drake Chapter of Colonial
Dames of Columbus in 1965. She organized and was the first
president of the Edward Parrish chapter of Colonial Dames
of Marietta in 1968. She was president of the Ohio Society
of Colonia Dames 17th Century in 1973 and was made a state
honorary president for life in 1977 at the national conference.
She was a member of woman's clubs and was a state officer
in the Federation of Woman's Clubs, president and secretary
of the Presbyterian Women's Assocation.
She held every office in the Daughters of the American
Revolution and was a life member of the Huguenot Society
of Ohio. She was also a member of the state cancer board,
county library board, Commission on Aging, Daughters of
the American Colonists, Sons and Daughters of the
Pilgrims, Washington County Historical Society, Order
of the Eastern Star Chapter 59 of Marietta and St.
Marys Presbyterian Church.
Surviving is one cousin, Joanne Boyer Kovalon of Bridgeport.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John E. Rupert.
Services were Tuesday at Hadley Funeral Home with Rev. Paul
VanHorn officiating and burial was in East Lawn Memorial Park.
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Oracle, Nov. 17, 1983
HERMAN R. RUSH
Herman R. Rush, 78, of Sardis died Wednesday, Nov. 9 at
the Sistersville General Hospital.
He was born at Sardis, son of the late Richard M. and Pearl
Shook Rush. He was a retired construction worker and
retired Lee Township Clerk. He was a member of the
Sardis United Methodist Church; Millwrights local
Union 1079 at Steubenville, Ohio; order of Eastern
Star 261, New Matamoras; Osiris Temple at Wheeling;
the Scottish Rite, Valley of Cambridge and Clarington
Lodge 597, F & AM.
Surviving are his wife, Essie Hissom Rush; two sons, Clarence
Rush and John Rush, both of Sardis; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Jones
Rush in 1961; and one brother, Floyd Rush in 1970.
Services were held Saturday, 1pm at the Rush Funeral Home,
Sardis with burial in the Sardis Cemetery.
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Sentinel, Feb. 16, 1989
ALTA A. RUSSELL
Alta a. Russell, 90 of St. Marys died Wednesday, Feb. 15
in St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born in Pennsboro, a daughter of the late William
Myles and Mary Harper Worstell. She was a member of the
Dewey Avenue Church of Christ.
She is survived by one sister, Thelma Rosenlieb of St.
Marys; and one brother, Myles Worstell of St. Marys.
She was preceded in death by her husbnad, Clinton B. Russell;
one son, Alfred C. Russell; two sisters and two brothers.
The funeral will be at 11am Friday t Ruttencutter Funeral
Home, with Evangelist Earl Stevens officiating, with
burial in Middlebourne Cemetery.
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Oracle, November 25, 1976
MRS. DELFA SMITH RUSSELL
Mrs. Delfa Smith Russell, 87 of Rt. 2, St. Marys, died
Monday at her home, Nov. 22, 1876. She was born in Pleasants
County, the daughter of the late John E. and Mary Ann Riggs
Smith. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the
widow of J.C. (Cap) Russell.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter
Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel Simmons officiating and
burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
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Sentinel, April 19, 1999
HILDA RUSSELL
Hilda Russell, 94, of Belpre died April 17 at Selby General
Hospital.
Survivors include one son, Don of Belpre; and several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, F.E. "Bud" Russell;
and one brother, Ernest Schenk.
Services will be held 2:30 pm Tuesday at Willow Island
Baptist Church with burial in Willow Island Cemetery.
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Oracle, Feb. 22, 1990
LOWELL W. RUSSELL
Lowell Wilson Russell, 83, of 104 Merryhill St., Marieta,
died Monday, Feb. 19 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Marietta, a son of the late Melivlle C. and
Margaret Wilson Russell. He was a member of St. Luke's
Lutheran Church. He was a former safety-service director
of the city of Marietta; was Division 10 Highway engineer;
and has owned his own grocery store.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bernice Bode Russell;
one daughter, Mrs. William (Patricia) Duer of St. Marys;
four grandchlidren; five great-grandchildren and one cousin.
Services were held Wednesday in St. Luke's Church with Rev.
Jim Couts officiating with burial in East Lawn Memorial Park.
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Oracle, June 15, 1976
OWENS K. (PETE) RUSSELL
Owens K. Russell, 60, of Ft. Worth, Texas died at the Veterans
Hospital, Dallas, Tex., Tuesday June 15.
He was born in Eureka, son of the late Charles A. and Ethel
Owens Russell. He was a member of the Belmont Baptist Church,
an oil field worker and a World War II veteran.
He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Alberta Adams of Belmont,
Mrs. Fonda Worstell, St. Marys and Mrs. Louise Ruckman of
Odessa Texas.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Funeral services wre held Firday, June 18 at the Ruttencutter
Funeral Home, St. Marys with the Rev. Ernest Hammack
officiating. Burial was in the Willow Island Cemetery.
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Oracle, Sept. 13, 1984
SCOTT H. RUSSELL
Scott Howard Russell, 25, of Salt Lake City, Utah, was killed
Sept. 4 in an automobile accident near Salt Lake City.
He was a graduate of Whetstone High School in Columbus,Ohio
and had completed three years of study at Utah State
University. He was employed by Philipoof Construction Co.
of Salt Lake City and was an Eagle Scout. He had been
honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Reserves and had
attended Worthington Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his mother, Maxine Sloan Russell of Columbus;
his father, Donald Russell of Brunswick, one sister, Mrs.
Marilyn Raines of Angelton, Texas; one niece; and several
cousins in the St. Marys and Marietta O. area.
Services were conducted Sunday at Overbrook Presbyterian
Church in Columbus with Rev. Walter Young officiating.
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Sentinel, June 15, 1991
J.A. RUSTEMEYER
Joseph A. Rustemeyer, 68, of Belmont, died Friday, June 14
at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Rustemeyer was a retired supervisor for American Cyanamid,
a veteran of World War II, a member of the Sistersville
Veterans of Foreign Wars and the National Rifle Assocation.
He was born in Friendly, a son of the late Uvo and Elgie
Williamson Rustemeyer.
He is survived by his wife, Clara Hiley Rustemeyer; two
daughters, Mrs. Timothy (Sherie) Smith of Belmont and Mrs.
Thomas (Karen) Bell of Welch, WV; a son, Shawn E. Rustemeyer
at home; a twin brother, Thomas Edward Rustemeyer of
Sistersville; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Griffin of St.
Marys and Mrs. Harriet McGegory of Corpus Christie, Texas;
five grandchlidren, and a good friend, Shirley Wade of
Belmont.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, an infant daughter
and a son-in-law.
The funeral will be Sunday, 1pm at Ruttencutter Funeral
Home with Rev. Ron Banch officiating with burial in Friendly
Cemetery.
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Oracle, Dec. 7, 1994
THOMAS EDWIN "ED" RUSTEMEYER
Thomas Edwin "Ed" Rustemeyer, 72, of Elm Lane, Sistersvile,
Davenport Community, died Dec. 2 at Camden-Clark Memorial
Hospital in Parkersburg.
He was born in Friendly, a son of the late Edward and Elgie
Williamson Rustemeyer. He was retired from American Cyanamid
Corp. at Willow Island and was a U.S. Army veteran of World
War II. He was a member of the friendly United Methodist
Church and a life member and past commander of the Sistersville
VFW.
Surviving are his wife, Elsie Kehrer Rustemeyer; three sons,
Greg Rustemeyer of Columbus, Clay Rustemeyer of St.
Petersburg, Fla., and David Rustemeyer of Gallipolis, Ohio;
two daughters, Pam Maki of Newport and Patricia Moore of
Sistersville, two sisters, Dot Griffin of St. Marys and
Harriett McGregor of Corpur Christi, Texas; 11 grandchildren
and two great-grandsons.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Woodrow Rustemeyer,
Worden Rustemeyer and Joseph Rustemeyer and one grandson.
Services were held Monday at Eckles-Myers Funeral Home,
Sistersville, with Rev. William Williamson officiating,
burial was in Friendly Cemetery.
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Oracle, October 6, 1976
WOODROW F. RUSTEMEYER
Woodrow F. Rustemeyer, 61 of 5155 Baliey Road, Cross Lanes,
was dead on arrival last Wednesday at Charleston Memorial
Hospital after apparently suffering a heart attack while
attending classes at Morris Harvey College.
A graduate of the Mountain State Business College and a
recipient of an honorary degree from Morris Harvey College,
he was auditor of McJunkin Corporaiton, a member of the E.K.
Perrow Presbyterian Church, and served as a chief petty
officer in World War II.
He ws the eldest son of Mrs. Elgie Rustemeyer of Friendly
and the late Edward Rustemeyer.
The survivors are his wife, Ruby, daughters, Ann and Nancy
of Charleston, sons, Larry of New York City and Richard of
Deming, N.M., three grandchildren, three brothers, Worden
of Paden City, Joe and Ed of Friendly; two sisters,
Harriett Barkus of Roto, Spain and Dorothy Griffin of
St. Marys.
Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the E.K.
Perrow Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jack Dabney
officiating. Interment was in the Tyler Mountain
Memorial Gardens.
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Oracle, March 7, 1976
LESLIE H. RUTHERFORD
Leslie H. Rutherford, 63, of 1001 Colonial Dr., Marietta,
O., died in Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 1, 1912 at Bear Run, Washington County, a
son of Oscar Rutherford, residing on Newport, Rt. 1 and the
late Mary Ann Martin Rutherford.
On July 2, 1948 he married Hermina Kuki, who survives him
with two brothers and five sisters: Wilson Rutherford,
Marietta, Oscar Jr, Kalamazoo, Mich., Mrs. Marjorie Hearn,
Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Virgie King and Mrs. Evelyn Haught,
both of Reno Star Route, Mrs. Audrey Hill, Marietta Rt 1 and
Mrs. Eloise Noland, Newport. Two brothers and one sister are
deceased.
Mr. Rutherford had lived in Kalamazoo, Mich. returning to
Marietta in 1970. He had been employed as an automobile
salesman and a real estate salesman until his retirment.
He attended Calvary Baptist Church and was a member of
Kalamazoo Lodge no. 513, F and AM.
Services were held Thursday in McClure-Schafer Funeral Home,
with the Rev. Thomas Bowman officiating and burial in Newport
Cemetery.
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Oracle, March 20, 1980
OSCAR RUTHERFORD
Oscar M. Rutherford, 93, of Rt. 1, Newport, died Saturday
in Marietta Memorial Hospital, May 15, 1980.
He was born May 8, 1886 at Dexter City to Henry and Nancy
Selby Rutherford. He had spent most of his life in Washington
County, where he had been a gauger and telegrapher for the
Buckeye Pipeline Co. He was later employed at Diebold Co.
in Canton, Ohio. He was a member of the Bear Run United
Methodist Church.
He married Mary Ann Martin in 1907. She died in 1969.
Surivving are three sons, Wilson of Marietta, Oscar Jr. of
Kalamazoo, Mich. and Gary of Wingett Run; five daughters,
Mrs. Marjorie Hearn of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Forest
(Evelyn) Haught, and Mrs. Floyd (Virgie) King of Reno Star
Route, Mrs. Randall (Eloise) Noland of Rt 1, Newport and
Mrs. Audrey Hill of Marietta; 26 grandchildren, 53
great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; a
brother, Dencil of Reno Star Route; and two sisters, Mrs.
Ora Moore and Mrs. Gladys Martin both of Marietta.
He was preceded in death by three sons, a daughter, a
sister, four grandchildren, and a great grandchild.
Services wre held Tuesday at the McClure-Schafer Funeral
Home iwth the Rev. Myron Guiler officiating. Burial was
in Newport Cemetery.
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November 27, 1925
UNCLE ABE RUTTENCUTTER
Abraham R. Ruttencutter passed away at the home of his son,
Charles at 11 o'clock Monday night after a protracted illness.
He was in his 92nd year and death was due to ailments incident
to old age. He had resided here almost his entire life,
conducting a hotel, operating a fer*** and various other
lines of endeavor. He was noted for his industriousness.
Uncle Abe was a democrat in politics, a member of the M.P.
church and active in the lodge of Masons and the order of
Odd Fellows. For many years he was tiler of St. Marys Lodge
No. 41 a.F. and A.M. He was highly esteemed and greatly
respected by all who knew him.
He is survived by the following children:
Mrs. George W. Hutchinson of Parkersburg, Mrs. John
Brightwell of Louisville, Ky., John D. Ruttencutter of
Bristow, Oklahoma, Joseph Ruttencutter of Covington Ky.
and Charles F. Ruttencutter of this city, his wife having
preceded im to the great beyond many years ago.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clcok
in the M.P. Church and was largely attended. The ministers
taking part were Revs. Hickle and Bright Chase and Cook.
The floral offerings were profuse. The service at the
grave was conducted by the St. Marys Lodge No. 41 A.F.
and A.M. He was laid to rest in the St. Marys Cemetery
beside his wife.
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Sentinel, May 23, 1989
HAZEL L. RUTTENCUTTER
Hazel L. Ruttencutter, 88 of St. Marys died Monday afternoon,
May 22, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born in Pleasants County, daughtr of the late Okey
and Blanche Rice Locke. She was a member of St. Marys United
Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion
Post 86. She had taught school in Pleasants County.
Surviving is her husband, Okey F. Ruttencutter; two nieces,
Ruth Blauser and Sara McKnight, both of St. Marys; a nephew,
George Little of St. Marys; four great-nephews and a great-
niece. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a
sister.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 3pm at Ruttnecutter Funeral
Home with Rev. Richard L. Crickard officiating, and burial in
St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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Oct. 5, 1972
MISS LENA RUTTENCUTTER
Miss Lena Ruttencutter, 92 of 730 Mulberry Ave., Clarksburg,
died Oct. 5 following an extended illness.
Miss Ruttencutter was first woman employee of Alexander and
Alexander, Inc. Baltimore and was known as Story Lady in
Clarksburg. She was born in St. Marys July 29, 1880,
daughter of the late Green and Sarah ann MacTaggart
Ruttencutter.
Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Mable Casto, Pompano Beach,
Fla., two nephews, Pare Lorentz, Armonk N.Y. and Kenneth
Norris, Pittsburgh, Pa., four nieces, Mrs. Hank Miller,
Monrovia, Liberia, Mrs. Margaret Heckert and Mrs. Lena
Matthews, both of Pompano Beach and Kathryn Turner, Miami,
Fla., several grandnieces and grandnephews and several
great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
Preceding her in death were two brothers Wiley and Friend
Ruttencutter and one sister, Mrs. Alma Lorentz.
Miss Ruttencutter was a member of the First United
Presbyterian Church and the West Minster Bible Class
of the church. She ws a member of the Woman's Club of
Clarksburg, the Business nad Professional Woman's Club,
the Altrusa Club and the Y.W.C.A. She was also a member
of the Alumni of Alderson-Broaddus College, the National
Story League and the hospital auxillery of the United
Hospital Center.
Services were held Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Davis Funeral
Home. The Rev. William L. Arthur and the Rev. Nicholas
Mager, pastors of the First United Presbyterian Church
officated. Interment was in the South Chestnut Street
I.O.O.F. cemetery.
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Oracle, Jan. 24, 1996
OKEY F. RUTTENCUTTER
Okey F. Ruttencutter, 93 of St. Marys and formerly of Toronto,
Ohio, died Jan. 15 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg.
He was born Dec. 2, 1902 in Pleasants County to the late George
K. and Effie J. Patterson Ruttencutter. He was a member of St.
Marys United Methodist Church, a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War
II, serving with the Seabees, a member of the Fraternal Order
of the Eagles Aerie 1276, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6909
and American Legion Post 86, all in Toronto, Ohio and he was
retired from Ohio Edison/Penn Power.
He is survived by two nieces, Ruth Blauser and Sara McKnight,
both of St. Marys; one newphew, George Little of St. Marys;
four great-nephews and one great-niece.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Locke Ruttencutter
in 1989.
Services were Thursday at Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St.
Marys with Rev. Darrel L. Gooden officating with burial in
St. Marys IOOF Cemetery.
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Oracle, August 15, 1990
HATTIE RYAN
Hattie Ryan, 98, of Coburn, Wetzel County, formerly of Belmont,
died Thursday, Aug. 9, at her residence.
She was born at Vienna, WV, a daughter of the late Henry and
Lucy Chancellor Graham. She was a Protestant.
She is survived by one son, Ernest G. Ryan of Dearborn, Mich.;
one daughter, Elizabeth Amundson of Coburn; eight
grandhcildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Ernest
Ryan, in 1984.
Services were held Monday at Lowman Baptist Church in Pine
Grove, with Rev. Timothy Amundson and John Rohrer officating,
with burial in the Baptist Cemetery in Willow Island.
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Oracle, Sept. 27, 1984
MARGERY P. RYAN
Margery P. Ryan, 91 of Creve Coeur, Mo. formerly of Marietta,
O, died in Creve Coeur last Monday.
She was born in Belmont, a daughter of the late Joshua and
Cora Powell. She was raised in Marietta, was a graduate of
Marietta High School, received teacher's training in Battle
Creek, Mich. and had taught in Michigan. She had resided in
Marietta until she retired in 1951, then lived in Waco Texas
and Creve Coeur.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Ryan, a daughter,
Colleen Wilson; a sister, Elizabeth Sprague of Marietta;
two grandsons and a great-grandson.
The body was cremated.
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Oracle, March 6, 1986
BILLY R. RYMER
Billy R. Rymer, 63, of Bens Run, died Saturday evening,
March 1, in the Sistersville General Hospital.
He was born in Tyler County, son of the late Raymond H. and
Elizabeth Thompson Rymer. He was a retired carpenter and
employee of Colin Anderson Center of St. Marys. He was an
Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Staley
Street United Methodist Church of Middlebourne.
He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Tice Rymer, at home;
one son, Terry L. Rymer of Bens Run; one daughter, Saundra
Rose Lowther of Bens Run; one brother, Joseph R. Rymer of
Bens Run; one sister, Mary Evans of Little Genesee, N.Y.
and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Services were held at 2pm Tuesday at the Furbee-Goodwin
Funeral Home in Middlebourne with Evang. Ralph Hanlin
officiating with burial in Union Chapel Cemetery in Bens Run.
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Oracle, Nov. 3, 1999
CARL J. RYMER
Carl. J. Rymer, 76, of Route 2, St. Marys, died Oct. 31
at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg.
He was born April 14, 1923 at Ellenboro to the late Orval
and Fay Brannon Rymer. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World
War II, serving on the USS Mississippi. He had worked at
hospitals in Warren, O. and retired from the former Colin
Anderson Center in St. Marys. He was a Licensed Practical
Nurse.
He is survived by one daughter, Lesley Boyles, and her
husband, Daniel of Ambridge, Pa; one son, Ronald Rymer
and his wife Maureen of Milwaukee, Wis., four grandchildren;
four sisters, Evalena Moneypenny of Columbus, Sylvia
Freeland of Parkersburg, Naomi Shepler of Salisbury, N.C.
and Nedra Paugh of Roswell, Ga and several nieces, nephews
and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rena Ramsey Rymer in
1979 and one brother Scott W. Rymer.
Graveside services were held Tuesday at Mr. Nebo Cemetery
in Pleasants County with Dale Nalley officiating.
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Sentinel, July, 22 ,1995
GERALDINE IVA RYMER
Geraldine Iva "Jerry" Rymer, 71, of Bens Run, WV died
Thursday, July 20 at her residence.
Mrs. Rymer was born at Twiggs, Pleasants County, a
daughter of the late Sherman Felix and Rachel Etta Butler
Tice. She was a member of the former Mount Welcome United
Brethren Church and had attended Rose Freewill Baptist
Church, Tyler County.
She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Lowther of Bens
Run; one son, Terry Rymer of Bens Run; one sister, Murl
Shreeves of Ravenna, Ohio; five grandchildren and three
great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy R. Rymer,
four sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services will be held 2pm Sunday, Ruttencutter
Funeral Home, St. Marys with Rev. Roy Cox officiating with
burial in Union Chapel Cemetery, Arville, Pleasants County.
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Sentinel, Nov. 20, 1991
MARIE RYMER
Marie Rymer, 84, of the IOOF Home, Elkins, WV formerly of
St. Marys died Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Davis Memorial Hospital,
Elkins.
Rymer was a member of Long United Methodist Church. She was a
46 year member of Amity Rebekah Lodge, State Assembly of
Rebekah's and had taught school in Pleasants County for
two years and served as a substitute in Tyler County for
many years.
She was born in Pleasants County, daughter of the late O.C.
and Della Vincent Williamson.
She is survived by two sons, James C. Rymer of St. Marys
and Edwin Rymer of Mentor, Ohio; one sister, Florence Allen
of Steubenville, Ohio; two grandchildren; and three great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy C. Rymer and
an infant daughter.
The funeral will be 11am Friday at Ruttencutter Funreal Home,
with Rev. R. Dan Simmons officiating. Burial will be in St.
Marys IOOF Cemetery.