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Virginia Noland Wilson Claypool, 78, of Sugar Grove, Ill., died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and while under the care of Tower Hill Healthcare Center in South Elgin, Ill., and Passages Hospice.
She was born in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Lula and Amon Noland. At age 12, she was adopted by the family of the late Hal and Eunice Wilson. She attended Spencer High School and finished in the top of her class. She was voted most popular and most likely to succeed by her classmates. After graduation, she attended Aurora College, Aurora, Ill., where she studied education and worked part-time at All Steel in Montgomery, Ill. During that time, she met her future husband.
After graduation, she taught English at Community High School in Erie, Ill., and at Franklin Junior High in Aurora. She was married in 1957 in Aurora.
She worked as an admissions counselor at Aurora College and later served a term as president of the alumni association. She attended Northern Illinois University and earned a master’s degree in education.
She is survived by her husband, James Claypool of Sugar Grove; a son, Mary Claypool of Sugar Grove; a daughter, Lisa Claypool Allen of Evanston, Ill., brothers, Bill Noland, Jack Stewart and Harley Stewart; sisters, Helen Myers and Dona Lynn MacMurdy; three grandsons and two granddaughters.
In addition to her birth parents and adopted parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Eugene Hornbeck and Warren Noland.
Service was Wednesday at Healy Chapel, Aurora. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the National Alzheimer’s Association or Aurora University. Condolences may be expressed online at healychapel.com.
Paul James Hess, 88, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.
He was born in Wirt County, a son of the late Charles and Floda Hess. He was a former member of North Parkersburg Baptist Church and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps 69th Repair Squadron Flying Tigers. He was employed as a production manager for the Union Insulating Company for 40 years.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ina Marjorie Hess; daughters, Carol A. Coffey of Colorado Springs, Colo., Elizabeth J. Schaffer of Parkersburg, Mary K. Dawson of Roswell, Ga., and Paula Doerr of Elkins; sisters, Irlinne Davis and Jean Hess, both of Elizabeth; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Hall.
Service was Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev. Calvin McCutcheon officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be expressed online at leavittfuneralhome.com.
Effie Lockney, 78, of Big Springs, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 at her home.
Her interests included the outdoors, canning and gardening. She was retired from Spencer State Hospital.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann Norman; brothers, Ben, John, Dewey and Dorsel Summerfield; sisters, Madge Asczuck and Doris Shaffer; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jacqueline Shamblin; and sisters, Betty Guthrie and Bailey Summerfield.
The body was cremated. There was no service. Condolences may be expressed online at hardingfamilygroup.com. Busch-Kimes Funeral Home, Elizabeth, was in charge of arrangements.
Irene Parsons, 90, of Spencer, formerly of Gay, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010 at Roane General Hospital.
She was born in Roane County, a daughter of the late Roy and Zella West Tibble. She was a homemaker and member of Napier Community Church. Her interests included gardening and the outdoors.
She is survived by sons, Richard “Rick” Parsons of Spencer and Timothy “Tim” Parsons of Gay; a sister, Clara Stowers of Spencer; and a granddaughter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Parsons; a son, Delmas Parsons; a sister, Opal Epling; and a brother, Marvin Tibble.
Service was Wednesday at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, with Rev. Danny Whited officiating. Burial was in Napier Cemetery.
Garret Dayton Wilmoth, 76, of Proctorville, Ohio, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington.
He was born at Valley Fork, a son of the late Ray and Dorotha Janet Hanshaw Wilmoth. He was retired from Owens-Illinois Inc. and was a member of Highlawn Church of Christ, Huntington.
He is survived by his wife, Bernice King Palmer Wilmoth; daughters, Debby Davidson of Huntington, Lisa Hosey of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Susan Hager of Proctorville; brothers, Ray J. Wilmoth of Barboursville and Bennie Joe Wilmoth of Ivydale; a sister, Irene Lemley of Proctorville; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth E. Wilmoth.
Service was Monday at Miller Memorial Gardens, Crown City, Ohio, with Minister Dearl Hutchinson officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to Highlawn Church of Christ, 27th St. and Latulle Ave, Huntington WV 25702. Condolences may be expressed online at timeformemory.com/hall.
Christinia Ann Wilson, 74, formerly of Spencer, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg.
She was born in Spencer, a daughter of Fern Vineyard Phillips of Ripley and the late Dorcie H. Phillips. She was retired from Kellwood Company.
She is survived by a daughter, Vickie Wilson Pistelli of Ravenswood; a brother, Howard Phillips of Ripley; two grandchildren and several nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a son, Garland Wilson.
Service was Monday at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home. Burial was in Eventide Cemetery.
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Bernice Ruth Hall Matheney, 84, of Newton, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2010.
She was born at Beech, a daughter of the late Lee and Ocie Bailey Hall. She was a homemaker and retired cook at Newton Grade School. She also had worked at Firestone in Akron, Ohio. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Elana.
She is survived by sons, David and Terry, both of Newton; sisters, Sylvia Craddock of Spencer, Wanda Houchin of Arnoldsburg and Norma Starcher of Painesville, Ohio; brothers, Darrell Hall of Arnoldsburg and Paul Hall of Reedy; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Willard; a son, Garry; a daughter, Mary Lou; and a brother, Guy Hall.
Service was Saturday at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, with Rev. John Crawford and Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery, Beech. Condolences may be expressed online at taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.
Audra Myrle Harper Armstead Rhodes, 90, of Walton, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 at her home after an extended illness.
She was the daughter of the late George Leonidas Harper and Eulah Edna Noel Harper. She was a retired employee of J.C. Penney. She was a member of Cottontree Community Church and Thelma Chapter #24 Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by a daughter with whom she made her home, Faye Armstead of Walton; a brother, Fred Ray Harper of Falling Rock; sisters, Ruby Coe of Walton and Freda Schoolcraft of Clover; special “daughter” Pat Wilford five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Hazel Otis Armstead and Jarrett E. Rhodes; infant daughter, Violet C. Armstead; daughter, Pearl Glover; brother, Early Blaine Harper; infant sisters, Artie, Orpha and Wanda; sisters, Mabel Jackson, Minnie Payne, Camma Armstead and Bea Holly; foster brother, Coy Noel; two infant grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter.
Service was Aug. 17 at Matics Funeral Home, with Rev. Ora Holbert officiating. Burial was in Harper Family Cemetery, Walton. Condolences may be expressed online at maticsfuneralhome.com.
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Carol Brent Anderson, 67, of Ripley, formerly of Louisville, Ky., died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010 at her home after an extended illness.
She was a daughter of Lola Mae Hill of Louisville and the late Mitchell Hill. She was a Christian. She was a homemaker and worked several jobs outside of her home, most recently as an accountant.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, Harry Anderson of Gandeeville; daughters, Linda Fields of Gandeeville and Judy Markham of Charleston; sisters, Joyce of Louisville and Kandace of Gallatin, Tenn.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy L. Anderson; a daughter, Alice M. Fields; a sister, Sharon; and a brother, John.
Service was Saturday at Anderson Family Cemetery, Harmony, with Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Jeffries, 72, of Cottageville, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg, after a brief illness.
She was born in Reedy, a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson “Tommy” and Hattie Bell Bailey Sommerville. She was a homemaker and a member of Evergreen Hills Freewill Baptist Church, Cottageville.
She is survived by her children, Joyce Buckbee of Millwood, Larry Sommerville of Chatsworth, Ga., Gary Sommerville, Roseanna Lane and Chrissy Rottgen, all of Ravenswood; brother, Harry Sommerville of Reedy; sisters, Linda Smith of St. Albans and Jeanie Sargent of Parkersburg; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, F.M. Jeffries in 1998; two sisters; four brothers; and twin grandchildren.
Service was Tuesday at Evergreen Hills Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Mark Price officiating. Burial was in Jeffries Cemetery, Aplin Ridge. John H. Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn Hess Price, 89, of Spencer, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010 at Webb’s Tender Care, Spencer.
She was born in Roane County, a daughter of the late James Lee Hess Sr. and Frances Davis Hess. She was retired from Kellwood Company and was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher.
She is survived by a daughter, Pamela P. Morrow of Charlotte, N.C.; a son, Keith A. Price of Spencer; a brother, James Lee Hess Jr. of Logan, Ohio; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert G. “Pug” Price; a daughter, Beverly Boggs; siblings, Maxine Meadows, Vernon Hess and two infants.
Service was Monday at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, with Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial was in Spencer Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Memorial United Methodist Church, 509 Market St., Spencer WV 25276.
Leona Belle Starcher, 57, of Paducah, Ky., died Monday, Aug. 16, 2010 at Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, after an extended illness.
She was born at Liverpool, a daughter of the late Eugene Rosco and Belle Delaney Bise. She formerly worked at Kellwood Company and was a caregiver to the elderly.
She is survived by daughters, Tabatha Starcher of Indianapolis and Samantha Walker of Georgetown, Ky.; sisters, Virginia Eagle and Roberta Bise, both of Liverpool, and Wanda Miller of Spencer; and two grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Pearl King; and a brother, William Everett “Sonny” Bise.
Service is Saturday at 11 a.m. at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home. Burial will be in Liverpool Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Denver Sturm, 84, of Spencer, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 at Roane General Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born at Arnoldsburg, a son of the late Earl C. and Ethel Stalnaker Sturm. He was a retired 50-year employee of Willard C. Starcher, Spencer. He was a member of Moriah Lodge No. 38, AF&AM, Spencer; Jackson Chapter No. 48, R.A.M., Ravenswood; and the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Parkersburg. He attended Calhoun County High School and Stoney Point New Hope Community Church, Arnoldsburg. He was also a Navy veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret A. Marshall Sturm, whom he married in 1950; children, Patricia A. Walker, Denver H. Sturm and Vickie L. Bowen, all of Spencer, and Barbara J. Keen of Leroy; a brother, Ernest Sturm of San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Kathleen Sturm; and a brother, Dennis Sturm.
Service was Wednesday at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, with Pastor Tom Fletcher officiating. Burial, with military graveside rites, was in Eventide Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.
Anna Marie Tanner, 76, of Rittman, Ohio, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 at Magnolia Care Center, Wadsworth, Ohio, following a period of declining health.
She was born in Boone County, a daughter of the late William Ezra and Virginia Ellen Lilly Nester. She had been a homemaker and had made her home in Spencer for many years. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Spencer, and her interests included reading her Bible, writing songs, working puzzles and gardening.
She is survived by her children, Doris Riggs of Grantsville, Laura O’Brian of Ravenswood, David Wyatt and James Harris, both of Rittman, Vickie Horne of Herod, Ill., Johnny Brannon of Elizabeth, Ronald Lehtomaki of Orrville, Ohio; brothers, William Nester of Elizabeth and Jerry Nester of Utica, Ohio; sisters, Margaret Walker of Norton, Ohio, Joyce Smith of Rittman, Betty Cottrell of Wallback and Mary Peters of Wisconsin; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, French Tanner in 1992; a sister, Clara Harden; an infant sister, Lela; and an infant brother, Elmer.
Service was Wednesday at Murray Funeral Home, Creston, Ohio, with Rev. John Castle officiating. Burial was in Rittman Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Medina Co., 797 N. Court St., Medina OH 44256. Condolences may be expressed online at Murray-Funeral-Home.com.
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Karen Ann Bourne Burch, 48, of Nicut, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 at her home.
She was born in Gassaway, a daughter of Betty Helmick Bourne and the late Ronzel Paul Bourne.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her children, Alicia Nicholas, James Houchin Jr. and Miranda Nelson; brother, Kenneth Bourne; sister, Krystal Hardway; five grandchildren, three nieces and five nephews.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Keith P. Bourne.
Service was Wednesday at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Roger Carter officiating. Burial was in Metz Cemetery, Nicut.
Verda “Verdie” Bush, 88, of Millstone, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010 at Roane General Hospital.
She was born at Elana, a daughter of the late R.B. and Alice Griffin. She was raised in the family’s one-room log house at Cottrell Town near Oka. She married Paul “Pete” Bush, who began his teaching career in one-room schools in the southern end of Calhoun County in the 1930s and boarded with her family in their shop above the cellar house, in 1941. She worked in a factory during World War II. She settled at Millstone in the 1950s. Her interests included raising Christmas trees. She was involved in family gatherings, cooking and baking. She was a homemaker and active in various community organizations. She was a member of West Fork Community Action, Albert’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Arnoldsburg Homemaker’s Club and W.Va. Molasses Festival Association. She supported Arnoldsburg PTO and 4-H Club.
She is survived by brothers, Ralph Griffin of Burning Springs, Glenn Griffin of Manchester, Ohio, and Buford “Boots” Griffin of Canal Fulton, Ohio; sisters, Donna Chambers of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Eloise Wayne of Louisville, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pete, in 2002.
Service was Saturday at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Carl Marks officiating. Burial was in Sand Ridge Cemetery.
Jack Charles Duffield, 79, of Spencer, died Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Sutton, the son of the late Joseph Dyer and Margaret Pearl “Sue” Hood Duffield.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Davidson Duffield; sons, L. David and Joseph Patton, both of Huntington; and four grandsons.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jo Howard.
Service was Sunday at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, with Pete Davidson officiating. Burial was in Dial Cemetery, Branchland.
James Irwin Friedman, 3-month-old son of Richard Nicholas Friedman and Jennifer Marie Brander, of Spencer, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010 at Roane General Hospital.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by sisters, Alexandria Marlene and Michela Rose Friedman, both at home; grandparents, David Robert and Evelina Rose Friedman of Orlando, Fla., Joseph Brander Jr. of Tom’s River, N.J., and Barbara Brander of Seaside Heights, N.J.; and a step-great-grandmother, Anna Schepisi of Beverly Hills, Fla.
Service was Wednesday at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Gay, with Chaplain Bobby Bibbee officiating. Condolences may be expressed online at taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.
Edsil Carl Greathouse, 72, of Spencer, died Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 at his home.
He was born in Barberton, Ohio, a son of the late James Wyatt and Virgie Luvirnia Greathouse. He was retired from Monarch Rubber Company. His interests included hunting and fishing. He was a Christian.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty Miller Greathouse; a daughter, Yolanda Nichols of Spencer; a son, Edsel Greathouse of Spencer; a special aunt, Lissie Greathouse of Barberton; three grandchildren, a great-grandson and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Robert Wyatt, Edwin Charles, Claudis Leroy and an infant.
Service was Tuesday at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, with Rev. Danny Whited and Rev. Jackie Roberts officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery.
Roger Lee McClain, 65, of Newton, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010 at his home.
He was born in Charleston, a son of the late Vernon Randolph and Dorma Maxine Morris McClain. He was a retired heavy equipment operator.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Kay Conley McClain; sons, Gary McClain of Gastonia, N.C., and Jamie Lee McClain of Norfolk, Va.; a brother, Robert Leo McClain of Newton; and a grandson.
Service was Sunday at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, with Rev. Homer Hensley officiating. Burial was in Harold Cemetery, Uler. Condolences may be expressed online at taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.
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