Parkersburg News October 7, 2009
Bonnie J. Abicht
Bonnie J. Mason Coury Abicht, 84, of Newport, Ohio, died Oct. 6, 2009, at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Clarksburg, W.Va., on Sept. 25, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Nathan Goff Mason and Nellie Rollins Mason. She attended high school in Clarksburg. She was the last of her immediate family. She was a partner in Abicht's Market in Newport, Ohio, with her husband for 35 years. After their retirement in 1996, they traveled to 24 countries and Antarctica. They both loved to travel. She loved her home and family and enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was a member of Marietta Chapter 59 Order of the Eastern Star and the White Shrine of Jerusalem 12.
She is survived by a daughter, Rema Lee Robbins and son-in-law, Wayne E. Robbins, of Newport, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Issac Coury; her second husband, Dean E. Abicht; two sisters and three brothers, Eula Roach, Margaret Della Mea, Nathan Goff Mason Jr., Ralph Mason and Ray Mason.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, W.Va., with Pastor Byron Bufkin officiating. Interment will be in the Newport Cemetery, Newport. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. An Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. An online guest register is available at www.ingramfh.com
(Gerald Bills)
Dean E. Abicht
Dean E. Abicht, 75, of Newport, OH, died Feb. 22, 2002, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 19, 1926, in Wade, OH, a son of the late Earl T. and Gertrude Eddy Abicht. He was a 1944 graduate of Newport High School. He was a farmer and owner of Abicht Orchards. He had operated the Abicht Market in Newport for 35 years. He had been employed at Olin Matheson Aluminum Company. He was retired from the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, Nov. 1980, as a lamplighter. He was one of the last lamplighters in the valley. He had been appointed Dec. 7, 1960. He received a Certificate of Appreciation on June 1, 1975 as well as a service emblem. He was a member of the Harmar Blue Lodge 390 F & AM for 50 years, a member of the York Rite Chapter Council Commandry, a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason, Valley of Cambridge, a member of Aladdin Temple of the Shrine of Columbus, OH, and a member of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of OH. He was a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem 12, a member of Marietta Chapter 59 Order of the Scottish Rite Club, a member of Elks Lodge 1701 BPOE of St. Marys. He was a Methodist by faith. He was a kind and loving husband and father.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie J. Mason Abicht, whom he married Nov. 25, 1955; one daughter, Rema L. Robbins and her husband Wayne Robbins of Newport, OH; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ben F. Abicht and Earl T. Abicht; and one sister, Martha Schneider.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, Pastor Steve Smith officiating. Burial in Newport Cemetery. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. today and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with a Masonic memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
(Michael Anderson)
Parkersburg News April 29, 2005
Ava Ackerson
Ava Ackerson, 95, formerly of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at Arcadia Nursing Home.
She was born May 20, 1909, at Cedarville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Edwin and Madge Waggoner and was a resident of Parkersburg for many years.
She was a graduate of St. Marys High School. She was a member of St. Marys Baptist Church in St. Marys and later attended Seventh Street E.U.B. Church in Parkersburg.
She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, her caretaker, neighbors and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Ackerson; three brothers; and two sisters.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Joe Heilman and Pastor Mike Allen officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today.
(Gerald Bills)
Pleasants County Leader - May 1, 1908
"Albert Adams"
Mr. Albert Adams died last Friday about three p.m. from Paralysis at his home in Belmont.
Mr. Adams was about 60 years old and was a member of the Willow Island Baptist Church. The funeral was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Harvey Cofer.
Mr. Adams had a large circle of friends and relatives that mourn their loss.
The funeral was under the auspices of the K. of P. lodge of Marietta of which he was a member."
(Gerald Bills)
Parkersburg News November 22, 2007
Alfarata K. Adams
Alfarata Kathryn Adams went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nove. 21, 2007, at The Heritage in St. Marys, where she resided. She was 96 years old, having lived a long and fulfilling life.
Alfarata was born on March 13, 1911, to the late Charles Hadley “Had” and Bessie Powell Johnson and was a lifelong resident of West Virginia. She was a 1929 graduate of St. Marys High School and attended West Liberty State College and Marshall University. She taught two years in Pleasants County schools. Active in 4-H as a youngster and a 4-H All-Star, she remained involved in the 4-H program by serving as a club leader in her adulthood. She was a member of the former St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Eureka for several years and taught the Primary Sunday School class. She currently was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir and was honored for her 50-year membership in United Methodist Women.
Alfarata was married to the late Guy V. Adams in 1933 and their two children survive, daughter, Jacqueline (Jack) Carpenter of St. Marys, and a son, Max D. (Mergie) Adams of St. Charles, Mo.; four granddaughters, Jodie (Larry) Johnson, Jaryl Northrop, Julie (Dale) Huber and Christy (Ryan) Morgan; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Almyron and Richard Johnson; and two sisters, Lillian Wright and Ruth Tuel.
Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys. Interment will follow in the Willow Island Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
(Gerald Bills)
AUSTIN ADAMS
Died 1949
Austin Adams, well known resident of Pleasants County, passed away at his home near St. Marys on Sunday morning. Born in Pleasants County, eighty years ago, he was a son of the late Jacob and Eliza Bailey Adams.
He leaves his widow Maria Adams, six sons, Harry of Belmont; Lawrence of Mumford, Ala; Allen and Donald of Newport; Charles of St. Marys, Fred Adams of Long Beach, Calif.; and four daughters Mrs. Abe Stewart of Raven Rock; Mrs. Omie Cox and Mrs. Mary Hammett of St. Marys; Mrs. Mabel Wagner of Bridgeport, Ohio.
Also surviving are two brothers Jacob Adams of St. Marys. Joseph Adams of East Liverpool and a sister Mrs. Sallie Smith of Wolf Summitt, W. Va.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Carmel at two o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment was made in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
(Charlina Adams)
Parkersburg News April 21, 2008
David L. Adams
David L. Adams, 46, of St. Marys, died April 20, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.
(Posted by Ingram Funeral Home)
David L. Adams, 46, of St. Marys, WV, passed away, April 20, 2008, in St. Marys. He was born, August 22, 1961, in Wood County, WV, a son of the late Ida Adams. David worked as a correctional officer at the former WV State Penitentiary in Moundsville, WV and also as jailer for the Pleasants County Sheriff’s Department. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Linda S. Peckens Adams, two sons, Ezekiel and Dakota Adams, and three brothers, Mark Adams and his wife, Becky, of St. Marys, WV, Barry Adams and his wife, Vicci, of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Stevie Lamp of Parkersburg, WV. In addition to his mother he is preceded by one brother. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 P. M. Wednesday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, WV. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.
(Gerald Bills)
Parkersburg News April 3, 2008
Donald G. Adams
Donald G. Adams, 86, of Belmont, W.Va., passed away April 2, 2008 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 6, 1921 in Mt. Carmel Ridge, Pleasants County, a son of the late Austin and Mariah Bailey Adams. He was retired from the Pleasants County Board of Education with over 44 years of service as a school bus driver and maintenance worker. He was a U. S. Army Air Force Veteran of World War II..
He is survived by two sons, Cramer of Belmont and Delno (Judy) of Vienna; a special niece, Virginia (Sissy) Matthews of St. Marys; two sisters-in-law, Mavis Adams of Walton, W.Va., and Betty Adams of St. Marys; two grandsons, Robert and Jarrod Vandergrift; three step great-grandchildren and several other nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Rose; six sisters, Mable Wagner, Dorothy Cox, Goldie Stewart, Mary Sayre, Sylvia Adams and Hilda Laidley; and six brothers, Lawrence (Pete) Adams, Fred Adams, Charles (Dick) Adams, Allen Adams and Harry Adams and Ronald, a twin brother, who died at birth.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys. Interment will follow in Evergreen North Cemetery, Parkersburg. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund, c/o Theodore E. Hicks, 2468 Mt. Carmel Ridge Road, St. Marys, WV 26170 or to the charity of one’s choice.
(Gerald Bills)
Doris L. Adams
Doris L. Adams, 78, of St. Marys, WV, died Sept. 17, 2001, at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Parkersburg, WV, after an extended illness.
She was born July 17, 1923, in Arvilla, WV, daughter of William Henry and Ada Irene Turner. She was a homemaker and a devoted mother. She was a member of the Apostolic Faith Church of St. Marys, WV.
She is survived by four sons, Steve and Denver Adams of St. Marys, Loyd ‘Bud’ Adams, Jr., and Randy Adams of Newport, OH; seven daughters, Sharon Winland, Crystal Barnes, and Joy Pickens all of St. Marys, Doreen Lee Freeman of Panama City, FL, Judith Thompson of Williamstown WV, Mada Mallory of Akron OH, and Becky Wright of Sumner, IL; two sisters, June Dearth of Bens Run, WV; and Betty Bennett of Weirton, WV; 18 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of many years, Lloyd C. Adams; her parents; two brothers; and two sisters.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral Home of St. Marys with Pastor Terry Lough officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery of St. Marys. Calling hours will be from 6-9 p.m. today and up until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.
(Michael Anderson)
Pleasants County Leader - February 2, 1923
JOSEPH ADAMS
Joseph Adams, a Civil War veteran, who for many years resided in Union District, died on Sunday, Jan. 28th, at the home of his son, Clark, at Archers Fork, O. His remains were brought to this city on Monday evening and taken to the home of his step-daughter, Mrs. W. L. Neeley. On Tuesday morning a funeral service was held here, and the remains were taken to Bens Run on 74 at 1:20 for burial.
(Note: Served in Company C, 7th WV Infantry. Buried at Bibbee (Adams) Cemetery, Pleasants County.)
(Gerald Bills)
St. Marys Oracle July 1, 2009
Joseph Allen Adams
Joseph Allen Adams, 76, of Weirton, WV, and formerly of St. Marys, passed away June 28, 2009, at Kindred Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
He was born April 3, 1933, at Bens Run, a son of the late Orie, Sr. and Fanny Mott Adams. He was retired from Weirton Steel after 47 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Nerissa Adalene Elder Adams; one daughter, Kristy Jo Orsburn and her husband, Robert, of Bellaire, MD; granddaughter Lily Ann Orsburn of Bellaire, MD; one brother-in-law, who Joseph raised from the age of 5 months, Roger Elder and his wife, Susan, of Greenwood; and one sister-in-law Judy Carmack and her husband, Jeff, of Tracy, CA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Tammy Jo Adams; two brothers, Gerald "Gerry" Adams and Orie Adams Jr.; and one sister, Iola Brammer. Private graveside services were held at the convenience of the family.
(Gerald Bills)
MRS. MARIA E. ADAMS - 1970
Mrs. Maria Elizabeth Adams, 89, of Rt. 2, St. Marys, died Wednesday at the resident of a daughter, Mrs. Omie Cox.
Born in Pleasants county, she was a daughter of the late Asbury and Lucinda Oldfield Bailey and was a member of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Omie (Dorothy) Cox, St. Marys, Mrs. Edgar (Mabel) Wagner, St. Clairsville, O., and Mrs. Roy (Mary) Sayer, Gallipolis, O.; four sons, Lawrence Adams, Munford, Ala., Donald, Newport, O., Fred, Ft. Worth, Tex., and Charles Adams, Grantsville; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Bennett Locke, Cisco, Tex., and Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett, St. Marys; one brother, Theodore Bailey, East Liverpool, O.; and 28 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Surviving also are two children reared by Mrs. Adams: Mrs. Virginia Laidley and Jane Bailey.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home, St. Marys, by the Rev. George McCune. Burial will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Pleasants county.
Friends may call at the Ruttencutter Funeral Home in St. Marys, after 1 p.m. today.
(Charlina Adams)
Parkersburg News June 3, 2005
Milgrum R. Adams
Milgrum Rosalie Adams, 91, of Pennsboro died June 1, 2005, at Carehaven of Pleasants, Belmont.
She was born Feb. 5, 1914, at Bean Ridge, near Smithville, W.Va., the daughter of the late Melvin Guy and Elizabeth Wyer Drake.
Milgrum worked for Myles Manufacturing, Pennsboro and was a member of Hursher's Run United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Adams is survived by three sons, Jack L. Adams of Covington, La., Grayden Lambert of Pennsboro and Leahroy Lambert of Glendale; two daughters, Helen Wells of Novelty, Ohio, and Connie Jean Garner of St. Marys; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alfred Lambert; second husband, Edward L. Adams; one son, Edward Cody Adams; one daughter, Rosalie Lambert; three brothers, Harper Drake, James Drake and Melvin G. Drake Jr.; one sister, Rhoda Wade; and one grandson, Buddy Garner.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville. Burial will follow in the Hardman Chapel Cemetery, Smithville. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.
(Gerald Bills)
Parkersburg News August 9, 2007
Rose A. Adams
Rose A. Adams, 83, of Belmont, W.Va., passed away Aug. 7, 2007, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
She was born April 12, 1924, at Schultz, W.Va., daughter of the late John and Carrie Nichols. She was retired from the Belmont Middle School as a cook, also cooking for many years at Newport, Ohio. She was an avid bingo player.
She is survived by her husband, Don of Belmont; two sons, Cramer of Belmont and Delno (Judy) of Vienna; one brother, John Nichols (Jackie) of Parkersburg; one sister, Carol Flanagan of St. Marys; two stepgrandsons, Robert and Jarrod Vandergrift; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by four sisters, Kate Maston, Glenna Matthews, Mary Lowther-Taylor and Gaynell Lowther.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Pastor John Strimer officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen North Cemetery, Parkersburg. Calling hours will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
The family requests that donations be made to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund, c/o Theodore E. Hicks, 2468 Mt. Carmel Ridge Rd., St Marys, WV 26170, or the charity of your choice.
(Gerald Bills)
The St. Marys Oracle - June 4, 1936
MRS. SUSAN ADAMS
Mrs Susan Adams passed away at the home of Mrs. J. L. Eastman of Elizabeth on May 31, 1936. She was a member of the Presbyterian church.
She is survived by two daughters. Mrs. W. N. Babb of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. L. L. Eastman of Elizabeth, W. Va.; one sister, Mrs. T. R. Barnes, of Eureka, W. Va. and one brother, Ralph Hanes at Willow, W. Va. One son, Robert L. Griffin and one daughter Mrs. Martha Downey preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. J. L. Eastman Tuesday afternoon, June 2, with R. T. Gettys of Ravenswood, and Rev. A. B. Minamyer of St. Marys, in charge. Interment was made in the Willow Island cemetery, Willow Island.
(Gerald Bills)
St. Marys Oracle April 23, 1959
MRS. THOMAS ADAMS
Mrs. Linnie Adams, 73, of Weirton, but formerly of Bens Run, died April 19, 1959 in the Weirton General Hospital following one week's illness. She was the widow of Thomas Clark Adams. Born March 29, 1886, at Friendly, she was a daughter of the late Nathan and Mary Williamson Summers.
On May 3, 1904, she was married to Thomas Clark Adams who died Aug. 10, 1956.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Lera Kiggins and Mrs. Ruth Williamson, both of Cambridge. O.; Mrs. Goldeie Caldwell of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mrs. Margie Brewer and Mrs. Eloise Miller, both of Weirton; four sons, Lloyd Adams of Marietta, O.; Charles Adams of Weirton, and Robert and Donald Adams, both of Avella, Pa.; 38 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Floyd Summers of Weirton and Joseph Summers of Bens Run; and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Wells of Hookstown, Pa. and Mrs. Lucy Long of Cadix, O.
Funeral services were conducted by Re. Raymond Wells at the Beech Run Methodist Church. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
(Gerald Bills)
St. Marys Oracle August 16, 1956
THOMAS CLARK ADAMS
Thomas Clark Adams , 78, died at his home near Bens Run, Aug. 10 after a long illness. Botn in Tyler County, May 5, 1878, the son of the late Joseph and Sarah Williamson Adams, he was married to the former Linnie Summers, May 8, 1904.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by four sons, Lloyd of Newport, O.; Robert, Donald, and Charles, all of Weirton; and five daughters, Mrs. Austin Miller and Mrs Oscar Brewer, both of Weirton; Mrs. Harry Kiggins and Mrs. Ruth Williamson, both of Cambridge, O.; and Mrs. Clarence Caldwell, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 36 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roy Adams of Paden City and Elbert Adams of Bens Run.
He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 Sunday at the Beech Run Methodist Church, with Rev. Raymond Wells officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
(Gerald Bills)
Parkersburg News March 3, 2008
Earlene Addis
Earlene Addis, 73, of Greensburg, Ind., formerly of St. Marys, died March 1, 2008, at Hospice of south central Indiana.
She was born Jan. 27, 1935, at Schultz, Pleasants County, a daughter of the late Addo Earl and Clara Robinson Cornell. She was retired from Pleasants County Schools and her hobbies included helping people, crafts and computers.
She is survived by two children, Stephanie Gorrell of Greensburg, Ind., and Jack Waugh Jr. of Batesville, Ind.; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Peggy Burkhammer of Belmont; and four nephews and two nieces.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Jack Waugh Sr.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys. Interment will be in the Willow Island Cemetery, Willow Island. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
(Gerald Bills)
Parkersburg News June 28, 2006
Mary K. Adkins
Mary Kathryn Adkins, 42, of Williamstown passed away Monday, June 26, 2006.
She was born June 3, 1964, in South Charleston, W.Va., a daughter of James E. Hammock Jr. and the late Beverly J. Higginbothom Hammock.
She is survived by her fiance, Hayward Radcliff Jr. of Williamstown; two children, Kristina Boley and her husband, Greg, of St. Marys and Paul Adkins of St. Marys; two grandchildren, Riley and Logan Boley, both of St. Marys; long-time friend, Mark Adkins of St. Marys; two sisters, Dawn Karnes and her husband, Rex, of St. Albans, W.Va., and Cheryl Vaughn and her husband, Mitchell, of Douglasville, Ga.; one brother, James E. Hammock III and his wife, Brenda, of Buffalo, W.Va.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mary Virginia Cole.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys. Calling hours will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
(Gerald Bills)
Pleasants County Leader - September 22, 1905
I. K. Adkins Dead
I. K. Adkins, an aged and respected citizen, well known to the older people of this city, passed away at his home on the Ohio side, not far from the ferry landing, at an early hour Wednesday morning in his 89th year.
(Gerald Bills)
Pleasants County Leader - January 6, 1905
Obituary
Mrs. Phoebe Afflect was born Oct. 22nd, 1872 and departed this life at Point Lookout this county, after a protracted illness, Dec. 23rd, 1904, aged 32 years, 2 months and 1 day. She was married to Robert Afflect May 8th, 1894. To them was born two children - Grace and Anna, aged 7 and 9 years, who are left to mourn the loss of a precious mother.
She was converted and joined the M. P. Church at the age of 19 years in which she died an honored member. She was an affectionate wife, a fond mother, a friend to all. The price of such a woman is above rubies. Her suffering was intense but endured as seeing Him who is invisible.
For several weeks before she died, she was very happy praising God and exhorting her friends to meet her in heaven. On the 23rd uit.at 9:20 Death came to her relief and her sweet spirit winged its flight from a land of shadows to a land where the soul shall drink freely from the fountain of bliss, feast on everlasting pleasures. On Christmas afternoon a large congregation assembled at the Bibbee Chapel to pay respect to her memory and after appropriate services, conducted by the writer, we laid her body away in the new graveyard as she had requested before her death. The snow will fall in Winter and flowers bloom in Summer around her tomb, but her soul is where Jesus is, and for this cause those who loved her last and miss her most would not wish her back.
"I go to prepare a place for you" said Christ and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself - also. This gives comfort to the bereavement. May husband, children, and friends so live that when life's history is finished they may all meet in the happy home of the soul. - Yours, Rev. J. W. Bibbee.
(Gerald Bills)
James "Howard" Alderman
James 'Howard' Alderman, 93, of Route 1, Newport, died Dec. 27, 2001, in Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 30, 1918, in Fairmont, WV, a son of the late James 'Jim' and Effie May Cain Alderman. He was a member of Beech Grove United Methodist Church and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He retired from coal mining after 22 years and was later employed by Quaker State, Ford Garage and the GE Company in St. Marys. He was later employed until his retirement at the American Cyanamid Plant in Belmont, W.Va.
On April 4, 1940, he married Nellie Mae Helmick who preceded him in death.
He is survived by six daughters, Deanna White and her husband, Milton of Memphis, TN., Jean Cowgill of Marietta, Joan Hawkins of York, SC., Cindy Knowlton and her husband, Randy of New Matamoras, Wanda Jarvis and her husband, Mike of Newark, OH and Debbie Michael and her husband, Greg of Parkersburg; one daughter-in-law, Brenda Alderman of Fleming; 23 grandchildren, Tim and Brenda White, Tammy and Rob Philips, Jessie and Joe Rapp, Starla and Charlie Smith, Steve Morris, Terri, Tina, David and Michelle Cowgill, Lea and Ryan Davis, Tara and Harry Williams, Jason and Sheri Hartswick, Randy II and Bonnie, Rusty, Kevin and Christina Knowlton, Mike Jr. and Stephanie, Ed and Donna, Stacy and Dustin Jarvis, Tausha, Greg and Joe Michael; 38 great-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three brothers; and one sister.
In addition to his wife, Nellie he was preceded in death by his second wife, Thelma Alderman; one brother; two sisters; two sons, James and Larry; and one infant granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home. Rev. Steven Smith will officiate. Interment will be in Newport Cemetery. Friends may call from noon today until the hour of services. The family will be present from noon-8 p.m. today.
(Michael Anderson)
Parkersburg News January 9, 2007
Alvah A. Alkire
Alvah A. Alkire, 52, of Ellenboro, W.Va., departed this life on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at his residence following a short illness.
Mr. Alkire was born on March 1, 1954, at Parkersburg, a son of the late William H. "Jack" and Margaret E. "Sissy" McCullough Alkire. He was employed by the former Mid-Atlantic Glass Co. of Ellenboro for many years and later worked for Judel Glass of Salem, W.Va. He was currently working at the Pennsboro I.G.A. He was a member of the Ellenboro Fire Department and was a former Ellenboro city councilman.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy M. Yeater Alkire; son, Tim Alkire of Ellenboro; daughter, Rebecca Alkire of Ambrose, Ga.; stepson, Terry Paletta of Ellenboro; stepdaughter, Rebecca Marple of West Union, W.Va.; brother, Jim Alkire of Pennsboro; sister, Dollie Bailey of St. Marys; and two stepgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with the Rev. James C. Pyles Sr. officiating. Interment will be in the Fairmont Ridge Cemetery at Ellenboro. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials in the name of Alvah Alkire are preferred to the Ellenboro Volunteer Fire Department, 103 Washington St., Ellenboro, WV 26346.
(Gerald Bills)
Parkersburg News October 6, 2007
Rayburn M. Alkire
Rayburn Maxine May Alkire, 87, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg.
She was born Jan. 23, 1920, in Pleasants County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Thomas E. Brewer and Gladys Mildred Kehrer Brewer.
She retired from C & P Telephone Co. with 32 years of service and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, W.Va. Chapter 42. She was a member of the St. Marys Presbyterian Church. She was an avid golfer and was a member of the St. Marys Women’s Golf League.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Columbus Elster May; her second husband, Paul M. Alkire; her son, Larry Elster May; her daughter, Karen Sue Glick; a sister, Vaughn Smith; a brother, Lawrence Brewer; and an infant granddaughter.
She is survived by two grandsons, Larry Elster May Jr. and his wife, Denise, of Wayne, W.Va., and Kent Anderson May; a granddaughter, Shelley Lynn Stewart and husband, Tim, of Huntington, W.Va.; three great-grandsons, Zev Elster May and Zachary Claude May, also of Wayne, and Jackson Trey Stewart of Huntington; her son-in-law, David Glick of Huntington; stepson, Max M. Alkire and wife, Cynthia, of St. Marys; stepgrandsons, Stephen P. Alkire and wife, Renee, of Williamstown and Thomas P. Alkire and wife, Martha, of Cincinnati, Ohio; and stepgreat-grandchildren, Zachary and Mikayla Alkire of Williamstown and Sophia Alkire of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Klingel Carpenter Mortuary, Huntington. Interment will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until service time Sunday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to The American Cancer Society or the Organization of one’s choice.
(Gerald Bills)
Parkersburg News March 23, 2008
Madge Idris Allen
Madge Idris Allen, 94, of Belmont, passed away March 22, 2008, at CareHaven of Pleasants County.
She was born Jan. 6, 1914, at the Howard Family Farm log house on Goose Creek in Ritchie County to the late Charlie and Fannie Howard Allen. Madge was a 1932 graduate of Mannington High School, she worked 35 years for the Marble King Factory in St. Marys and when it relocated to Paden City. She had been a faithful member for 75 years of the Belmont United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her niece, Sue Waggoner and her husband, Bob, of Deep Creek, Md.; two great-nieces, Andrea Waggoner of Dover, Ohio, and Michelle Weikart and her husband, Chris, of Greenville, N.C.; one great-nephew, Andrew Boley and his wife, Michelle, of Seneca, Pa.; and two step-great nephews, Dan’l Boley and his wife, Tabatha, of Franklin, Pa., and John Boley and his wife, Melissa, of Waverly. She also has three great-great nephews and three great-great nieces.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Maxine Eleanor Fulmer and her husband, Glenn; and her niece, Emma Jane Boley, who is survived by her husband, Dan Boley of Bakersfield, Calif.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, with the Rev. Shauna Hyde officiating. Interment will be in the Willow Island Cemetery, Willow Island. Friends may call from 4:30 to 8 p.m.. Monday at the funeral home.
(Gerald Bills)
Parkersburg News August 30, 2005
Marjorie E. Allen
Marjorie Evelyn Roush Allen, 88, of Ravenswood died Aug. 29, 2005, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley.
She was born Dec. 6, 1916, in Ravenswood, a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Rardin Roush. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ravenswood and a homemaker.
She is survived by sons, Ron Allen and his wife, Tammy, of St. Marys and Tom Allen and his wife, Suzi, of New Martinsville, W.Va.; daughters, Margie Seymour of Liberty, N.C., and Donna Smith of Ravenswood; brothers, Olin Roush and wife, Laura, of Ravenswood, and Ken Roush and wife, Peg, of Williamstown; granddaughter raised as a daughter, Valerie Verona; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doniver; a sister, Virginia; and a brother, Vernon.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with the Rev. Dr. Mark J. Siers and Pastor Rick Garavaglia officiating. Burial will be in the Ravenswood Cemetery. Friends may visit from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.
(Gerald Bills)
Margaret A. Allison
Margaret A. Allison, 71, of Rt. 4, St. Marys, WV, died, December 9, 2001, at her residence. She was born, August 14, 1930, in London, England. She was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church, St. Marys, WV, where she was active in the church. She had been active in scouting, a red cross volunteer, and a register nurse. Her hobbies included painting, quilting, and needle working.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, CMSgt. (Ret.) Ralph J. Allison, one daughter, Lt. Col. Sandra A. Wheeler of Upper Marboro, MD, one son, Gary C. Allison and his wife, Paula A. of Harrisburg, PA, two grandchildren, Heather R. Wheeler of Bryan, TX, and Jonathan M. Nellis of Upper Marboro, MD, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents the late Horace and Alice Nellist House, she was preceded in death by one son, Jonathan B. Allison in 1973.
Services will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2001, at 12 noon, at the Grace Episcopal Church, 317 Riverside Drive, St. Marys, WV with the Rev. Andrew T. Gerns officiating. Burial will be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery. Calling hours from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P. M. Tuesday at the Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, WV, and from 11 A. M to 12 noon Wednesday, at the church
(Michael Anderson)
Parkersburg News April 7, 2004
Ralph J. Allison
Ralph J. Allison, 76, of St. Marys died April 6, 2004, at the Marietta Center for Health and Rehabilitation.
He was born Sept. 15, 1927, in Newell, W.Va., a son of the late Jonathan Ralph and Dessie Bower Allison. He was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force for more than 24 years reaching the rank of chief master sergeant and was a veteran of both the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict. He loved gardening, family and friends.
He is survived by one daughter, USAF Lt. Col. Sandra A. Wheeler of Schertz, Texas; one son, Gary C. Allison of Harrisburg, Pa.; two grandchildren, Heather R. Wheeler and Jonathan M. Nellis, both of Schertz; one brother, Clarence Allison of Newell; two sisters, Louise Britt and her husband, William, of East Liverpool, Ohio, and Katherine Rennix of Newell; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret Allison; one son, Jonathan B. Allison; two brothers, Blaine Allison and William Allison; and one sister, Margurite Sfakis.
Funeral services will be noon Friday at the Ingram Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lisa Heller officiating. Calling hours will be 5-9 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m.-noon Friday. Interment will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, St. Marys, with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 79, VFW Post 222 and AMVETS Post 40.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Debbie Thompson, P.O. Box 246, Belmont, WV, 26134.
(Gerald Bills)
Parkersburg News October 22, 2004
Daniel L. Allman
Daniel L. Allman, 62, of Wildwood, Fla., formerly of St. Marys, passed away Oct. 19, 2004, following a short illness.
He was born Oct. 28, 1941, in Weston, W.Va., the son of the late Rex and Beatrice Goldsmith Allman. He was a graduate of Doddridge County High School with the class of 1959. He was also a 1963 graduate of Glenville State College with a bachelor of arts degree in music education. He taught music for 26 years in Wirt County and Pleasants County. While at St. Marys High School, he was choir director, attendance director and band director. He had been a member and past president of the Grant Jefferson Lions Club. He was a member of the Music Educators Association and the Musicians Protective Union Local 179. He was a former member of both the Parkersburg Choral Society and the Brass Ltd. His two favorite hobbies were cooking and flying as he held a private pilot's license.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie M. Allman; one daughter, Susan Allman Bailey and her husband, Jeffrey, of St. Marys; one stepson, Andy Kitchens of Athens, Ohio; one granddaughter, Caroline Danielle Bailey of St. Marys; one sister, Evelyn Melton of Akron, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents and one sister, Marie Kirkpatrick preceded him in death.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Daniel L. Allman Memorial Music Scholarship Fund, c/o The First National Bank, P.O. Box 180, St. Marys, WV 26170.
(Gerald Bills)
St. Marys Oracle November 16, 2005
Betty L. Stewart Amato
Betty L. Stewart Amato, 71, of Smithfield Street, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005 at 11:20 a.m. at the East Liverpool City Hospital.
Born in St. Marys, West Virginia, Feb. 19, 1934, a daughter of the late Martin M. and Lucille Boley Stewart, she moved to the East Liverpool area in 1954.
She worked at Daily Monument Company at one time and later retired from Western Publishing and Kessler Resorts in Lauderdaleby-the-Sea, Florida, where along with her late husband she managed properties.
She was a member of the Grace Bible Church.
Her husband, John P. Amato, whom she married June' 25, 1986, preceded her in death Dec. 26, 2004.
A daughter survives, Mrs. Robert (Lori) Jones of Calcutta, along with five sons, Rick Williams and Rodney Williams both of Florida. Randy Williams and his wife Kim of East Liverpool, Mike Williams of East Liverpool and DougWilliams and his wife Stella of East Liverpool. A sister survives as well, Frances Bell.
In addition, there are 11 grandchildren, Jayson Williams and wife Christina, Christina Rash, Nicole Watkins and her husband Jason, Ryan, Brandi and Kayla Williams, Breann Jones, Steven Williams, Emily, Erin and Elizabeth Smith.
Friends called Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Dawson Funeral Home where the family was present. Pastor Tom Schneidmiller officiated a funeral service Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial was at Riverview Cemetery.
(Gerald Bills)
CLAYTON LEVERN ANDERSON
Clayton Levern Anderson, 88, of St Marys, WV went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. He was born May 4, 1923 in New York Mills, MN, son of the late Carl August (A.C.) Anderson and Olga Bathseba (Braa) Anderson. He was proud of his Finnish (Suomi) heritage epitomized in the Finnish word “Sisu,” which might be translated “perseverance.” Clayton often said “Let’s just sweat it out” referencing both Sisu and Finnish saunas.
He married Dolores May (Wepplo) Anderson, his wife of almost 57 years, on Aug. 24, 1954 in Minneapolis. He served his country in the 82nd Reconnaissance Battalion in Europe in WWII from 1942-45 and as a medic in the Korean Conflict from 1950-53. He was a graduate of Suomi College, MI, and the University of the State of New York. He first apprenticed as a mortician, worked as a cosmetologist for 2 decades mainly in Minnesota, and served as a registered nurse in California for 22 years. (He maintained all three licenses most of his life but occasionally claimed he really wanted to be a chiropractor.)
He was the 7th child and the last remaining sibling of 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Oriel, Effie, Hubert, baby boy, Thora, Carl, Owen, baby girl, and Stanley. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Rev. Michael Anderson and his wife Karen, of St Marys, WV; daughter Mary Jobe and her husband Jesse of Sistersville, WV; 5 Grandchildren: Jason Jobe & wife Jodi of New Martinsville, WV, Angela Jobe of Sistersville, WV; Chris McNeel & wife Nikki of Culman, AL; Ruthana Beezley & husband Ken of Elizabeth, WV; Ben McNeel & wife Abigail of Hillsboro, WV; 10 Great Grandchildren: Gabrielle, Danielle, Zack, and Janessa; Chaz, Reese, and Cortland; Cara, Silas, and Eli; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
(Michael Anderson)
Parkersburg News July 1, 2008
James M. Anderson
James M. "Andy" Anderson, 84, of St. Marys, W.Va., died June 29, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg.
He was born Jan. 15, 1924, in Widen, Clay County, W.Va., a son of the late Ernest and Rose Frame Anderson. He was retired from Cytec as a pipefitter and was a member of the Pipefitters Union. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Marys and was recently attending the Cornerstone Gospel Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 79. For the past two years, he had resided at the Arlington Personal Care Home in Parkersburg. He liked history on World War II, collecting old money and fishing.
He is survived by one son, James D. Anderson and his wife, Anne, of Parkersburg; three grandchildren, Jessica Barker of Vienna, Staff Sgt. Chad Anderson, USMC of Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif., and Christy Rhodes of St. Marys; two great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; one sister, Virginia Fletcher of Charleston, W.Va.; niece, Linda Houghton of Belmont, W.Va.; and nephew, John Duffy of South Carolina.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Mae Houghton Anderson; three sisters; and four brothers.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Pastor Rick Kapple officiating. Interment will be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery with military graveside rites. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
(Gerald Bills)
Pleasants County Leader March 24, 2007
Macel M. Anderson
Macel M. Anderson (nee Owens) age, 67, of Elyria, passed away, Monday, March 19, 2007 at her home following a brief illness. She was born in Vienna, W.V. and had been a resident of Elyria for 25 years moving from North Ridgeville. Macel worked as a flight kitchen food assembler for United Airlines. She was a member of Church on the Rise, Westlake and House of Praise in Lorain. She enjoyed going to church and spreading God’s word through teaching.
Survivors include her daughters, Connie Sue Anderson of Elyria, Joyce Baker of Stockport; son, Michael Francis of Columbus; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Tom Owens of Elwood, Indiana, Marvin Owens of St. Mary, W. V., Howard Owens of Arcadia, IN; sisters, Liz Pierce of Cleveland, Ruth Miller of Marietta, Sheila Felker of Noblesville, IN, Charlotte Magpoc of Apache Junction, AZ.
She was preceded in death by her twin great-grandsons; brother, John and her parents, John and Sheila (nee Wires) Owens.
(Gerald Bills)
Parkersburg News - September 18, 2003
MARK ANDERSON
HARRISVILLE - Mark Edward Anderson, 54, of St. Marys died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at Parkersburg. He was born Aug. 26, 1949, at Malden, W.Va.
Mr. Anderson was a 1967 graduate of St. Marys High School. He attended Marshall University and graduated from West Virginia University at Parkersburg with a degree in nursing. He had been employed by St. Joseph's Hospital for 24 years as a registered nurse. He was a member of the American Nurses Association; was affiliated with the First Baptist Church of St. Marys; was an avid hunter and fisherman; a West Virginia University fan; and enjoyed helping people with his work.
He is survived by his wife, Lana S. Anderson of Williamstown; his father, James M. Anderson of St. Marys; two stepsons, Kendall P. Ray and David W. Ray of Parkersburg; one brother, James D. and wife, Ann Anderson, of Parkersburg; three stepgrandchildren, Heather, Kasie and Kendall Ray of Parkersburg; one nephew, Chad Anderson in the U.S. Marine Corps; two nieces, Christy Anderson and Jessica Parker of Parkersburg; and a very special dog, Raven. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vera Mae Houghton Anderson.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Pastor Mark Wilding officiating. Burial will follow in Lemon Cemetery, Macfarlan, W.Va. Friends may call from 4-8:30 p.m. today and 9-11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
(Gerald Bills)
Parkersburg News - January 18, 2004
Sarah Anderson
BENS RUN, W.Va. - Sarah Kingsbury Anderson, 94, of Bens Run passed away Jan. 15, 2004, at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, following a long illness.
She was born in Arnoldsburg, a daughter of the late George J. and Matilda Lynch Kingsbury. She graduated from Calhoun High School in the class of 1931 and was a member of the Spencer Tabernacle Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Hazeline Anderson of Spencer and Wilma Jean Monroe and her husband, Bill, of Bens Run; four grandchildren, Vance Monroe of Middlebourne, Patricia Wilson and Tammy Mosser of Bens Run and Eugina Lamb of Lakeland, Fla.; four great-grandchildren, Maranda, Mitchell, Jennifer and Craig; and one great-great-granddaughter, Alexis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, E.V. Anderson; four brothers, Jabez, Homer, Cleo and Rector Kingsbury; and two sisters, Addie Parsons and Vera Smith.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Stump Funeral Home in Arnoldsburg. The Rev. Garry Bowen and the Rev. Rick Metheney will officiate. Interment will be in the Gibson Cemetery at Arnoldsburg. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
(Gerald Bills)
Parkersburg News Novemer 29, 2009
Alpha E. Ankrom Jr
Alpha E. Ankrom Jr., 61, of Maxwell Community, St. Marys, W.Va., departed this life on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at the family residence.
Alpha was born on May 15, 1948, at Parkersburg, a son of the late Alpha E. Ankrom and Inez Grimes Ankrom Simmons. He was a graduate of the former Pennsboro High School with the class of 1966 and had been employed for 27 years by the Top Drilling Co. working out of the Smithville, W.Va., office as a tool pusher. He was a Christian by faith.
He is survived by his wife, Rella K. Hardbarger Ankrom whom he married on June 28, 1969; sons, Everett Ankrom of St. Marys and John Ankrom of Pennsboro, W.Va.; sisters, Alice Hardbarger of Harrisville, W.Va., and Madylon Ankrom of Cairo, W.Va.; half-brothers, James Simmons Jr. of Parkersburg and Joseph Simmons of Cairo; and grandchildren, John and Jason Ankrom.
In addition to his parents, Alpha was preceded in death by a son, Alpha Ankrom III; brother, Everett Ankrom; and sister, Linda Kocher.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday from the McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Pastor James Taylor and the Rev. Franklin Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery at Ellenboro, W.Va. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
(Gerald Bills)
Pleasants County Leader - October 18, 1901
In Memorium
SUSAN A. ANKROM was born in Tyler county, W. Va., Oct. 23, 1857. She was united in marriage to M. G. Sayre, March 17, 1892. She was a consistent member of the M. E. Church South, Epworth League and St. Mrys Court No. 4, T. B. H. She was a devoted wife and a noble type of American womanhood. After a lingering illness during which she never murmured but with resignation to the Divine will, peacefully approached the end, which came Oct. 7, 1901, surrounded by her friends and loved ones. She leaves a husband, one sister and two brothers to mourn their loss. Her body was laid to rest in Woodlawn cemetery, Zanesville, Ohio. She will be missed in the church she loved so well and by the many sons and daughters of Hur, with whom she loved to meet in the lodge room.
(Gerald Bills)
Pleasants County Leader - August 24, 1923
"Uncle Fred Arn"
"Frederick Arn was born on Berne Switzerland, March 5, 1842 and died at his home in Pleasants County, West Virginia, August 16, 1923. He came to this country in 1852 and settled in Pleasants County in 1859. He was a soldier in the Civil War being a member of Company F 14th W. Va. Infantry.
In 1874 he was married to Miss Sarah Huffman of Pennsylvania. Two children were born to this union, both of them dying some years ago. He leaves to mourn his going his aged widow, Mrs. Sarah Arn, and several grand children.
For many years he was a member of the United Brethern Church located near his home where on Sunday morning last the funeral was attended by a large number of his friends and neighbors."
Notes:
Pleasants County Census -1890
ARN, Frederic, Private, Company "F", 14th West Virginia Infantry. Enlisted 2/1865; discharged 7/3/1865. Address: Leyton, WV. Disability Incurred: Sceatis(?) Rheumatism
Buried Point Lookout Cemetery
(Gerald Bills)
Gail Arnett
Gail Arnett, 76, of Route 1, St. Marys, died March 13, 2002, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 2, 1925, at Pike, Ritchie County, a son of Edna Everett Arnett of St. Marys and the late Delbert Pete Arnett. He was retired from Hope/Consolidated Gas after 35 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Nine Mile United Methodist Church, St. Marys Lodge 41 A.F.&A.M., and St. Marys Chapter 31 Order of the Eastern Star, where he was past patron. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Nemesis Temple of the Shrine. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marthalene Cox Arnett; one daughter, Sandra Nichols and her husband Paul; one son, Neal Arnett and his wife, Leslie, all of St. Marys; six grandchildren, Matt Nichols and his wife Tammy Nichols, Libby Watson and her husband Nick, Marci Davis and her husband Richard, Whitney Nichols, Patricia Miller and her husband Roger, and Lindsay Martin and her husband Shad; seven great-grandchildren, Asa and Alice Nichols, Lydia and Andrea Watson, Brendan, Brooklyn and Cameron Miller; five sisters, Emma Simon, Wilma Jean Nazelrod and Donna Harding, all of St. Marys, Carol Cunningham of East Liverpool, Ohio, and Mary Martin of Cairo; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Ruttencutter-Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Steve Gedon and the Rev. Darrel Gooden officiating. Burial in the Nine Mile Cemetery, Route 16, Pleasants County with Masonic graveside services conducted by St. Marys Lodge 41 A.F.&A.M. Calling hours from 2-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
(Michael Anderson)
Parkersburg News - October 16, 2003
Eunice B. Ash
WILLIAMSTOWN - Eunice B. Ash, 82, of Old River Road, Williamstown, formerly of Bens Run, W.Va., died Oct. 15, 2003, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born June 1, 1921, in Sistersville, a daughter of the late Garnett H. Hadley and the late Bernice Hissam Hadley Parr.
She was retired from Colin Anderson Center, St. Marys and was a member of Sistersville Baptist Church. She was a member of OES 15 of Vienna and American Legion Auxiliary Post 15, Parkersburg.
She is survived by three daughters, Bernice E. Nickens of Murfeesboro, Tenn., Leslie P. Maull of Williamstown and Kate L. Dawkins of Vienna; a brother, Elon Hadley of Norfolk, Va.; and five grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Clifton L. Parr; and her husband, Kenneth D. Ash in 1990.
A memorial gathering will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the Vienna Baptist Church, Vienna, with Rev. Nate Williams officiating. Arrangements by Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville.
(Gerald Bills)
Parkersburg News July 13, 2007
Rev. Hugh Ashby
The Rev. Hugh Ashby died July 10, 2007, at his home in Belpre.
Rev. Ashby was born in Schultz, W.Va., on Nov. 2, 1921. He was the son of Guy and Jessie Idleman Ashby. Rev. Ashby grew up in Ritchie County, where he was active in the Methodist Church, 4-H and FFA. He graduated from Pennsboro High School in 1939. At the start of World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps. On Dec. 20, 1945, he married June Marie Starr of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, in Laredo, Texas.
After the war, the Rev. and Mrs. Ashby returned to West Virginia where he began his lifetime vocation as a Methodist minister. He served parishes in West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan and Wesleyan Theological Seminary. Following retirement, the Ashbys moved to Belpre. Rev. Ashby continued his affiliation with the Methodist church, attending First United Methodist Church in Parkersburg and serving for a short time as an interim pastor at the Rockland United Methodist Church in Belpre. Rev. Ashby was a 50-year member of the Preston Masonic Lodge 90 in Kingwood, W.Va., and was active in the Belpre Masonic Lodge 609 and the Belpre Lions Club.
He is survived by June, his wife of 61 years; daughters, Deborah Randolph (David Foley) of Belpre and Beth Mitchell (Dick) of Columbia, Md.; seven grandchildren, Missie Trenary (Jeff), John Randolph (Shelley Phelps), Samantha Reigel (Bill), Mike Randolph (Amanda), Dawn Olenski (David), Heather Mitchell and Andrew Wardlaw (Amy); four great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; two brothers, Bill (Lil) Ashby of Noblesville, Ind., and Tom (Loretta) Ashby of Bridgeport, W.Va.; and his sister, Sue (Ken) Simmons, of Riegelsville, Pa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Madalyne Dunbar; a nephew, Randy Taylor; and a great-nephew, Christopher Taylor.
Friends may visit from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre. A celebration and commemoration of Hugh Ashby’s life will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church of Parkersburg. There will be a masonic service on Saturday 8 p.m. at the funeral home conducted by Belpre Masonic Lodge 609. There will be a Lions Memorial Service at 4 p.m. conducted by the Belpre Lions Club.
The family has requested donations be sent to Hospice at Marietta Memorial Hospital, the First United Methodist Church of Parkersburg and West Virginia Wesleyan College in honor of the Rev. Hugh Ashby.
(Gerald Bills)
Parkersburg News July 27, 2009
Betty Evelyn Ault
Betty Evelyn Ault, 80, of Parkersburg, formerly of St. Marys, W.Va., passed away Saturday, July 25, 2009, at her residence.
She was born July 25, 1929, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Cecil Ray and Flossie Evelyn Pratt Davis. She was retired after 26 years of service from Diamond Glass formerly Universal Glass of Vienna.
She is survived by five children, Louella Ault and Charlie Burdette of Waverly, W.Va., Patricia Farson and her husband, Chuck, of Parkersburg, Cheryl Miller and her husband, Mike, of St. Marys, Johnny Ault and his wife, Patty, of Walker and Tonya Anderson and her husband, Rex, of Friendsville, Md.; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Loretta Putnam and her husband, Marple, of Marietta; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Lawson Ault; and one sister, Norma Lee Davis.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Pastor Bill Thomas officiating. Interment will be in the Kanawha Cemetery, Wood County, W.Va.
Calling hours will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and from noon until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home.
(Gerald Bills)
