Emily Carter
Emily Evelyn Carter, 74, of Marietta, died Sept. 4, 2002, at Marietta
Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include a daughter, Rose Marie Carter, Marietta; sisters,
Juanita Jefferson, Maryland, Eva Carter, Marietta, and Esther Jones and
her husband, Regis, Parkersburg; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Walden Clegg
Walden Clegg, 91, of Parkersburg died Sept. 5, 2002, at Camden-Clark
Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.
Mary Eschbacher
Mary G. Eschbacher, 89, of Murphytown died Sept. 5, 2002, at the Marietta
Center. Arrangements are pending at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.
Elaine S. Frum
Elaine Sweeney Frum, 84, of the Parkersburg and Waverly area, passed
away Sept. 4, 2002, at the SEM-HAVEN Nursing Home at Milford, Ohio.
She was born Jan. 30, 1918, at Waverly, a daughter of the late Homer
Clarence and Bessie Virginia Garrison Sweeney. Mrs. Frum had attended the
Waverly United Methodist Church and had worked as a nursing assistant at
St. Joseph's Hospital.
Palmer C. Hamlet
Palmer C. Hamlet, 93, of Sistersville died Sept. 5, 2002.
He is survived by his wife, Una Hill Hamlet; two step-sons, Donald
Teague and Dennis Kindziera; two step-daughters, Geraldine Schulert and
Sandra Sangster; five step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Argel I. Hinzman
Argel I. Hinzman, 79, of Orangeburg, S.C., died Sept. 3, 2002.
Arrangements are pending at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg.
Mendy D. Hodges
Mendy Dawn Hodges, 27, of Fairplain, beloved wife of Brandon Lee Hodges
and beloved daughter of James "Shorty" and Linda Easter of Ripley, died
Sept. 4, 2002, at CAMC General Division after a short illness.
Mendy was a 1993 graduate of Ripley High School and was employed by
Pomeroy Computer Resources of Dunbar. She and Brandon had been married
two months.
Kenna M. Lipps
Kenna M. Lipps, 85, of Ritchie Street, Buckhannon, W.Va., formerly
of French Creek, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, at Ruby Memorial Hospital,
Morgantown.
He was born Sept. 7, 1916 in Bonnie, W.Va., a son of the late Walter
Lee and Lillie Mae Singleton Lipps.
George McCune
George McCune, 47, of Belmont died Sept. 4, 2002.
He is survived by one daughter, Ashleigh; one son, Christopher; two
sisters, Rebecca Daniel and Sarah Starr; and three brothers, Wes McCune,
Larry McCune and Jim McCune.
Deloris Bailey
Deloris Emogene Bailey, 74, of Parkersburg died Sept. 3, 2002, at Camden-Clark
Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Wood County, the daughter of the late Harry O. and
Lottie Mae Harper Feick. She was a former manager for the Jet Store in
Parkersburg. She was a member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church.
Luella M. Beale
Luella M. Beale, 82, of Texas and formerly of Marietta, died Tuesday
in Texas.
She lived in Marietta from 1957 to 2001 and taught for Marietta City
Schools from 1957 to 1983. She is survived by two daughters, Jeanetta Pyle
and Gladys Weinstock; and one son, Howard Beale III.
Hubert C. Brown
Hubert Cecil Brown, 84, of Abbeville, Ala., died Sept. 3, 2002.
He is survived by his wife Marguerite; three sons, Paul, Donald and
Ronald; one sister, Freda Schaad; two brothers, Robert and Jack; five grandchildren;
one step grandson; one great-grandson; and one step great-grandson.
Edith Hall
Edith Mae Hall, 86, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002,
at the Eagle Pointe Nursing Home, Parkersburg.
She was born May 28, 1916, in Grant County, a daughter of the late
William C. Getz, and Hattie V. Getz. She was a longtime secretary to the
Academic Dean at Shepherd College, Shepherdstown, a member of the Grace
Lutheran Church of Fairmont, and a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church
in Shepherdstown, prior to moving to Fairmont, and was a former member
and Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 155, Shepherdstown.
Gilbert L. Hedrick
Gilbert L. Hedrick, 88, of Parkersburg died Sept. 3, 2002, at St. Joseph's
Hospital.
He was born in Wood County, a son of the late Burton S. and Catherine
L. Hedrick. He was a self-employed mechanic and attended Pleasant Hill
United Methodist Church.
Junior Mahoney
CAIRO - Junior Mahoney, 77, of Bonds Creek Road, Cairo, departed this
life Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, in Parkersburg.
He was born June 17, 1925, near Deerwalk, Wood County. Mr. Mahoney
was retired and had worked for many years as a surveyor's assistant with
the former Marshall Surveying of Deerwalk. He was a veteran of the Korean
War and was the holder of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman's
Badge, as well as the UN Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal with
two Bronze Stars. He was a member of the Nutter Farm United Methodist Church
at Nutter Farm, Ritchie County.
Donald Shepherd
Dr. Donald L. Shepherd, 54, of Parkersburg, died Sept. 3, 2002, in
Pittsburgh, Pa.
He was born May 14, 1948, in Burlington, Iowa, a son of Frances Bowman
Shepherd of Burlington, and the late Robert Shepherd. He graduated from
Logan Chiropractic College in St. Louis, Mo., moved to Parkersburg in April
1981, and began his practice in June 1981.
David L. Simonds
David L. Simonds, 50, of Spencer, died Sept. 4, 2002, in Roane General
Hospital, Spencer.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Irene Simonds; one son, Daniel; one
dauther Pamela; and three grandchildren.
Jack W. Weber
Jack W. Weber, 81, of St. Marys died Sept. 4, 2002, at St. Joseph's
Hospital.
He was born Nov. 28, 1920, in St. Marys, a son of the late Edward T.
and Isabella Chisholm Weber Sr. He was a lifelong member of the St. Marys
Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder of the church. He was a 1938 graduate
of St. Marys High School, attending West Virginia University before serving
in the U.S. Army during World War II. He attained the rank of major. After
the war, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He attended and graduated
from Marietta College. He was Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. He worked
for the American Cyanamid during the 1950s. He attended the Wharton School
of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania. He retired from the Foote
Mineral Company as a purchasing agent, was an admiral in the Cherry River
Navy. He was a life member of the St. Marys Elks Lodge 1701 B.P.O.E. His
hobbies included golfing and sports.
Luelle Mae Beale
Luelle Mae Beale, 82, of Conroe, Texas, formerly of Marietta, died
Sept. 3, 2002, in Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Marietta
Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home.
Deloris Bailey
Deloris E. Bailey, 74, of Parkersburg died Sept. 3, 2002, at Camden-Clark
Memorial Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Harry O. and Lottie Mae Harper Bailey.
She was a former manager for the Jet Store in Parkersburg. She was a member
of the Pilgrim Holiness Church.
Phyllis Harper
Phyllis Catherine Harper, 70, of Spencer died Sept. 2, 2002.
She is survived by three sisters, Emogene Elmore and Mary Jones, both
of Clendenin, W.Va., and Virginia Hollis of Charles Town, W.Va.; one brother,
James C. "Jim" Harper of Columbus, Ohio, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces
and great-nephews.
Gladys L. Hurd
Mrs. Gladys L. "Gigi" Hurd, 100, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, at Preston
Health Center, Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Mrs. Hurd was born Aug. 17, 1902, in Philadelphia, Pa., a daughter
of the late William and Lavinia Hall. She was employed at Scott Paper Company,
Pennsylvania, Sinclair College, Dayton, Ohio, and Miami University, Oxford,
Ohio. Gigi was formerly a member of the American Youth Foundation, the
Order of the Eastern Star, and Roswell United Methodist Church, where she
was active in the Traveler's club. She was also active in the Young at
Hearts club and Leisure club in Dunwoody, Ga.
Robert L. Kelley
Robert Lorn Kelley, 61, of Vienna, formerly of Norman, Okla., passed
away Sept. 3, 2002, at Sunbridge Care Center, Parkersburg.
Robert was born June 17, 1941, in Grantsville, the only son of Elta
Fern Mace Kelley of Vienna and the late Olen Ernest Kelley. He was a self-employed
dry-wall contractor, and was Methodist by faith.
Sara Loughner
Sara Marjorie Cunningham Loughner, 81, of Folsom, Calif., passed away
Aug. 30, 2002, after a six- month illness.
She was born Aug. 26, 1921, in Harrisville. Margie was an R.N. for
52 years, and a realtor. She worked mostly in Livonia, Mich., at St. Mary
Hospital. She had been a resident of Folsom for the past three years, Livonia
for 44 years, and member of the Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church for
42 years. Among her proudest accomplishments were being a master gardener
and receiving her A.S. degree in hospice at 72 years and being a member
of the Monuka Lake Oaring Team. She was a kind, generous, gentle person,
and was blessed with many true friends.
Naomi R. McClure
Naomi Ruth McClure, 78, former resident of Tenth Street, Marietta,
died 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, in Harmar Place.
She was born July 20, 1924, in Marietta, a daughter of the late Walter
W. and Rosa Strehle McClure. She was a graduate of Marietta College, and
attended Ohio University for her master's degree. She also studied drama
and English at Northwestern University. She had been a teacher in the Marietta
city school system for several years. She was an accomplished musician
on the piano, the accordion, and the guitar, and sang in many churches
in the area. She was a licensed funeral director in the state of Ohio,
and was a certified lay speaker in the United Methodist Church, where she
had been an adult Sunday School teacher and had held offices in the United
Methodist Women. She was also affiliated with the adult choir of the church
for many years, where she was in change of cataloging the choir music.
For several years, she had made her home in Chicago, where she was affiliated
with the Chicago Temple United Methodist Church, which is located on the
top floors of a downtown skyscraper, and she held various positions there.
While in Chicago, she was a salesperson in the designer clothes section
of Carson, Pirie, Scott department store.
Lana McCracken
Lana Kathy McCracken, 55, of Marietta died Sept. 1, 2002, at Union
Hospital, Dover, Ohio.
Survivors include her husband, William "Bill" McCracken; her mother,
Ethel Kehl; son, Michael and wife Tracy; three grandchildren, Justin and
Brittany Hyson and Kailee McCracken; brother and wife, Craig and Cecilia;
son-in-law, Robert Hyson.
Mary Ann Porter
Mary Ann Porter, 68, of West Union, died Aug. 31, 2002, at her residence.
Survivors include five sons, Tom of West Union, Kenneth of Pottstown,
Pa., Mary of Victoria, Texas, James of West Chester, Pa., and John of Lynchburg,
Va.; four daughters, Patsy Eller, Corpus Christi, Texas, Tina Porter, Hannibal,
Ohio, Peggy Delgado, Victoria, and Mary Ann Porter, Pottstown; three brothers;
one sister and 20 grandchildren.
Linda Riley
Linda E. Riley, 59, of Lowell died Sept. 3, 2002, at her home.
She was a 1960 graduate of Parkersburg High School.
Juanita P. Roberts
Juanita P. "Nita" Roberts, 77, of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Aug.
31, 2002.
She was born July 13, 1925, to the late Homer and Bertha (Callow) Roberts.
She moved to Punta Gorda, Fla., in 1991 from Venice, Fla., where she had
lived since moving from Kettering, Ohio in 1985. Nita was a homemaker and
was of the Protestant faith.
Ada Grace Sams
Ada Grace Sams, 78, of Canton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3,
2002, in the comfort of her home.
She was born May 4, 1924 in New England, W.Va., a daughter of the late
Matthew and Hannah Jane (West) Briggs. Ada held her family close and dear
to her.
Ruth Sawyer
Ruth Elizabeth Sawyer, 85, of Marietta died Sept. 1, 2002.
She is survived by one daughter, Judith Deeds and her husband, David,
of Texas; one son Dean and his wife, Penny, of Alaska; six grandchildren,
Derek, Bodean, Jennifer Hubbard, and Carrie Schleising, all of Alaska,
Debbie Yost and her husband, Alex, of North Carolina, and Doug Deeds and
his wife, Andra of Texas; and seven great-grandchildren.
Donald Shepherd
Donald L. Shepherd, 54, of Parkersburg died Sept. 3, 2002, at Pittsburgh,
Pa. Arrangements are pending at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.
William W. Tucker
William W. Tucker, 79, of Capital Circle, Parkersburg, passed away
Sept. 2, 2002, in the emergency room of Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Robertsburg, W.Va., a son of the late Cleveland and
Iva Hall Tucker. William was retired from Dravo Corporation and was a member
of the First Christian Fellowship Church.
John Church
John Church, 101, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, at Camden-Clark
Memorial Hospital.
He was born February 17, 1901, in Gilmer County son of the late William
Ross and Malissa Wilson Church. He retired from the Chancellor Hotel after
many years of service. Family time, reading, and watching television were
current activities he enjoyed.
Glenda Dearth
Glenda Mae Dearth, 69, of St. Marys died Sept. 1, 2002, at Camden-Clark
Memorial Hospital.
She was born Feb. 13, 1933, at Raven Rock, Pleasants County, a daughter
of Dorthea Rea Davis of Belmont and the late Glenn M. Davis. She was a
member of the St. Marys Church of the Nazarene, and a member of the Order
of the Eastern Star, Lodi, Ohio.
Florence Fleak
Florence A. Fleak, 86, of Columbus, Ohio, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002,
at the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
She was born Dec. 27, 1915, in Bridgeport, W.Va., a daughter of the
late Cornelius G. and Lucy Ellen (Tharp) Garvin. Mrs. Fleak had retired
in the early 1980s from the General Motors Corporation, Columbus, Ohio,
with over 30 years service, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints, and enjoyed fishing. She was married twice, first
to Odren Lee Boggs, who preceded her in death in May 1978, and secondly
to Rex Edward Fleak, who preceded her in death on April 15, 1991.
Mary G. Jones
Mary Genevieve Jones, 89, formerly of Pennsboro, died Saturday, Aug.
31, 2002, at the Sunbridge Care Center, Parkersburg.
She was born July 23, 1913, in New Straightsville, Ohio, a daughter
of the late Edward and Mary Rose Campbell Wells. She spend most of her
life in the Cairo and Pennsboro areas, attending Cairo schools while living
with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tip Wells. She was an in-home nurse
and homemaker, and enjoyed playing bingo and dominoes.
Jo Ann Scarbrough
Jo Ann Scarbrough, 66, of Washington, W.Va., died Sunday, Sept. 1,
2002, at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.
She was born in Raleigh County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Wannie
and Anna Smith Weeks. She worked as a telephone operator for Bell Atlantic
for 30 years, and was a member of the telephone pioneers. She was a member
of the Liberty Street Church of God, Parkersburg, and the Women of the
Church of God.
June Smith
June Smith, 67, of Middlebourne, died Sept. 1, 2002.
She is survived by her husband, Charles; one daughter, Laura; seven
sisters, Myrtle, Jean, Milbrun, Anna, Jane, Judith, and Darlene; two grandchildren,
Charles and Alisha; five great-grandchildren; 26 nieces; 20 nephews; and
several great-nieces and nephews.
Norvel F. Smith
Norvel F. Smith, 92, of Vienna, passed away Sept. 1, 2002, at Camden-Clark
Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 2, 1910, in Vienna, a son of the late Joseph C. and
Ollie Mae Wines Smith. Norvel was retired from Penn Metal, where he was
a machinist/dye maker. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in WWII,
and was a Methodist by faith.
Robert A. Huggins
Robert A. "Bob" Huggins, 56, of 16th Street, Parkersburg died Aug.
30, 2002, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born in Athens, Ohio, a son of Iris Irene Burch Huggins of Centerville,
Ohio, and the late Vernon Ellsworth Huggins.
Mary G. Jones
Mary Genevieve Jones, 90, formerly of Pennsboro, died Saturday, Aug.
31, 2002, at Sunbridge Care Center, Parkersburg.
Arrangements pending at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, south Parkersburg.
Pearl Kincaid
Pearl Bartlett Smith Kincaid, 87, of Spencer died Sept. 1, 2002, at
Roane General Hospital, Spencer.
She was born Oct. 6, 1914, in Roane County, a daughter of the late
Howard A. and Maude Hutson Bartlett. She was a secretary to the Roane County
Superintendent of Schools for many years and was a member of the First
Baptist Church, Spencer.
Seth Miller
Seth M. Miller, 3, a very beloved son, died Saturday Aug. 31, 2002,
at his residence.
He was born in Marietta, a son of Jay Michael Miller of Parkersburg
and Autumn Dawn Mann Miller of Marietta. He was attending speech classes
at Martin School and also attended Cedar Grove United Methodist Church.
Seth loved everybody, and he always said that he loved with all his heart.
Vivian Miller
Vivian Pearl Baxter Miller, 74, of Marietta died Aug. 31, 2002.
She is survived by her husband, Theodore; one sister, Evelyn; one brother,
William and his wife Betty; 11 nieces and nephews; 24 great-nieces and
nephews; four great-great-nieces and nephews; and many other relatives
and friends.
June Bell
June Bell, 92, of Normantown, Gilmer County died Aug. 29, 2002.
Graveside services will be held noon Monday in Mollohan Cemetery, Normantown,
Elder Larry Fisher officiating. There will be no visitation.
George D. Circle
George Douglas Circle, 88, of Racine, Ohio died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002,
at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis.
He was born Aug. 2, 1914, in Meigs County, Ohio, a son of the late
Sullivan and Clara Moore Circle. He was a retired dairy and produce farmer,
and was an ordained Nazarene minister and evangelist for over 20 years.
He was a member of the Carmel-Sutton United Methodist Church.
Charles H. Grove
Charles H. "Pete" Grove Sr., 65, who was named Homer Heflin at birth,
died at his residence Friday, Aug. 30, 2002.
He was born Dec. 15, 1937, in Martinsburg, a son of the late Bruce
McKee and Margaret Edwards Heflin. He worked in construction trades and
enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Robert A. Huggins
Robert A. "Bob" Huggins, 56, of 16th Street, Parkersburg died Aug.
30, 2002, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born in Athens, Ohio, a son of Iris Irene Burch Huggins of Centerville,
Ohio, and the late Vernon Ellsworth Huggins.
Gerald Neely
Gerald Edward Neely, 37, of New Matamoras died Aug. 30, 2002.
He is survived by his mother and her fiance, Linda and Harry; two brothers
and sisters-in-law, Harold and Jill, and Rodney and Nora; one foster brother
and his wife, David and Liza; and five daughters, Amanda, Holly, Jerrica,
Logan and Cassidy.
Arthur Ritchie
Arthur Harmon Ritchie, World War II veteran, of Little Rock, Ark.,
passed from this life on Aug. 29, 2002.
He was born Sept. 7, 1915, in Ravenswood, the son of Ray E. and Pearl
Huey Ritchie. Mr. Ritchie enjoyed a long and happy life with significant
achievements. He graduated from The Kiski School and was awarded a BSEE
and BSME from West Virginia University in 1938. He served as Captain in
the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II, seeing action at the Remagen
Bridge and in the Ardennes. His noteworthy career as a professional engineer
and contractor included 18 years with the Arkansas Department of Mining
and Reclamation, 12 years as executive vice president of Criss and Shaver
Ready Mix Concrete Company, Little Rock, Ark., 24 years as vice president
and general manager of Boso & Ritchie, Inc. and president of Ritchie
Realty Co. in West Virginia. He was a registered professional engineer
and a member of the Society of Professional Engineers in both West Virginia
and Arkansas as well as the National Society. He was a member of the Rotary
Club of Little Rock, Ark., the West Virginia Board of Pollution Control
and the West Virginia Water Commission. As a member of the town council
in Ravenswood, he was instrumental in the design and construction of the
Municipal Electrical Generating and Distributing System that served the
town for many years. Mr. Ritchie served as president of both the West Virginia
Contractors Association and president of the Associated General Contractors
of West Virginia. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Jackson
County Bank and the Jackson County Board of Education. Mr. Ritchie enjoyed
associating with his friends and colleagues. He was a member of the First
United Methodist Church, Little Rock, Ark. His fraternal affiliations included
Past Potentate of Nemesis Temple, AAONMS, Parkersburg, and associate member
of Scimitar Temple, Little Rock, Ark., First Commander of Dowell Commandry
of the Knights Templar, the Scottish Rite, Royal Order of Jesters, Court
156, Parkersburg, and associate member of Court 123 in Little Rock, Ark.,
and Ashton Lodge #12, Ravenswood.
Harold R. Sisk
Harold R. Sisk, 53, of Vienna died Aug. 30, 2002, at Camden-Clark Memorial
Hospital.
He was born in Denton, Tex., a son of the late Robert E. Sisk and Zelma
Farmer Sisk of Tennessee. He was vice president of Apex Engineering Inc.
and graduated from Tulane University with a B.S.M.E.
John Sommerville
John Frank Sommerville, 93, of Arlington Personal Care, formerly of
Lakeview Drive for over 30 years and Pleasant View Towers of Vienna for
six years, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 10, 1908, in Auburn, W.Va., a son of the late Ralph
and Ona (Douglas) Sommerville. Mr. Sommerville had formerly attended Auburn
High School for two years before going to work in the oil and gas industry
in 1928. He then went to work for Pittsburgh Piping and Equipment Co.,
where he worked until mid-1931. When the depression of the 1930s slowed
things down, he moved back to Auburn, where he went to work as a truck
driver on WPA road construction, hauling stone. He then went to work for
Weirton Steel in 1935 and remained with them until 1942, at which time
he moved to Parkersburg and went to work as a welder for Parkersburg Rig
and Reel. In June of 1951, he employed his talents as a pipefitter and
welder with Dravo Pipe Fabrication Division in Marietta, where he became
a foreman. At retirement in September 1973, he was serving as General Shop
Foreman. Mr. Sommerville had been a member of Plumber and Pipefitters Local
168 of Marietta for over 47 years, a member of the Modern Woodmen of America
for over 65 years and a member of the AARP. He was also a member of the
St. Andrew's United Methodist Church for over 50 years, where he had served
as a Trustee, Administrative Board member of the United Methodist Men and
was a member of the Friendship Sunday School class.
Clarence Stanley
Clarence "Thad" Stanley, 70, of Belpre died Aug. 31, 2002, at Selby
General Hospital, Marietta.
He was born Feb. 4, 1932, in Parkersburg, the son of the late Shirley
and Freda Compton Stanley. He was a member of the Veto Church of Christ.
He retired from the American Red Cross of Parkersburg and had worked for
the American Viscose Corp. He had also worked part time for the Leavitt
Funeral Home and served in the Korean Conflict from 1953-1954.
Robert A. Huggins
Robert A. Huggins, 56, of Parkersburg, died Aug. 30, 2002, at his residence.
Arrangements are pending at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.
Steven McCoy
Steven "Paul" McCoy, 46, of Manhattan, N.Y., died Aug. 3, 2002 at Mount
Sinai Hospital, New York City, N.Y.
He was born Jan. 3, 1956, in Mullens, W.Va., a son of Don H. McCoy
of Mabscott, W.Va., and Dathel "Daffy" Smith of Bedford, Va. He was a 1974
graduate of Belpre High School and worked in the dietary department at
St. Joseph's Hospital prior to pursuing his career in the culinary arts.
He served as a staff chef at the United Nations as well as other renowned
restaurants in Manhattan before forming his private chef and catering business,
"The Real McCoy." He was an avid painter, showing great promise in his
art work, and enjoyed dancing and music.
Jennifer Morgenstern
Jennifer Morgenstern, 22, of Marietta, died Aug. 29, 2002.
She is survived by her husband, Eric; two children, Josias and Curtis;
her parents, Frederick and Sharon; two brothers, Ray and Timothy; her husband's
parents, Paul and Sheryl; and a number of other relatives.
Harold Ray Sisk
Harold Ray Sisk, 53, of 5409 3rd Ave., Vienna, died Aug. 30, 2002,
at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.
Patricia Skidmore
Patricia Jones Skidmore, 67, of Tacoma, Wash., formerly of Friendly,
died Aug. 26, 2002, at her residence.
She was born May 2, 1935, in Friendly, daughter of the late Howard
and Estaleen Eddy Jones. She was retired from USO, Tacoma, Wash., and a
longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Lakewood, Wash.
Richard Sterling
Richard Fuller Sterling, 82, of Vienna, passed away Aug. 30, 2002,
at Charleston Area Medical Center.
He was born Jan. 27, 1920, in Oakland, Md., a son of the late Ola and
Ruth Beavers Sterling. Richard grew up in Grafton, W.Va., and joined the
military, where he was in the Army-Air Force, having served in World War
II. After leaving the service, he attended West Virginia University, Morgantown.
In 1959, Richard moved to Parkersburg, where he worked for the IRS for
more than 30 years. Since 1976, he was self-employed with his own accounting
office in Vienna. Richard was a member of the West Virginia Accounting
Association for many years, a member of the Masonic-Blue Lodge and Shriners,
both of Charleston, White Shrine of Parkersburg, and of the Vienna Baptist
Church. He had worked with the Boy Scouts for over 40 years, and was a
scoutmaster with Troop 20. Richard, along with his wife, Carol, enjoyed
crafts and their beautiful rose gardens.
Jesse J. Gregory
Jesse "Jess" J. Gregory, 77, of Hockingport, died Aug. 28, 2002.
He was survived by his wife, Phyllis Gregory; son Ronald; step-sons,
Danny and Donny; step-daughters, Patricia, Pam and Priscilla; 17 grandchildren;
one great-grandchild; one uncle, Roy; and one aunt, Dawn.
Lulu H. Hoover
Lulu H. Hoover, 90, of Lowell died Aug. 29, 2002, at the Day Spring
Health Center, Beverly.
She was born in Lockney, W.Va., the daughter of the late Letcher and
Esther Shock Stump. She had been a homemaker and member of the Pettyville
United Methodist Church for 52 years.
Derry C. Lucky
Derry Catherine Lucky, 92, of Arcadia Nursing Home, Coolville, formerly
of Parkersburg, died Aug. 29, 2002, at Arcadia.
She was born Oct. 26, 1909, a daughter of the late William Henry and
Nancy Ellen Bishop Farley.
Karen K. Pedigo
Karen Kate "Anderson" Pedigo, born April 5, 1939, departed this life
Aug. 28, 2002. She was the daughter of Lora "Lemley" Anderson and the late
William Hugh Anderson. She was born in Jackson County.
Karen graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1957. She attended
college in Columbus, Ohio, and was employed by the Gates McDonald Company
for 30 years. She was a member of the Pond Creek Baptist Church. She was
also a member of the ladies auxiliary for the Pond Creek Volunteer Fire
Department where she served as secretary.
David W. Powell
He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by a brother,
William Rogers Powell; and one sister, Elizabeth Ann Powell.
Ella M. Propst
Ella M. Propst, 61, of Vienna died Aug. 29, 2002, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born July 30, 1941, a daughter of the late Elhanon W. and Nellie
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