Sall, Jewel Ora
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Monday, September 16, 2002
Obituaries
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POINT PLEASANT - Jewel Ora Sall, 91, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Jewel was a homemaker. She was born January 10, 1911 in Missouri.
Jewel was preceded in death by her husband, Edwart T Sall, and one son, Lewis Sall.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Dr. Randall Taylor of Point Pleasant; one sister, Myrtle Grey of Modesto, Calif.; three brothers, Jack Masengale of Fontana, Calif.; Charles Masengale of Modesto, Calif.; and Thomas Masengale of Bakersfield, Calif.
Jewel had three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A private funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home with the Rev. Marshall Bonecutter officiating. There are no calling hours. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colo.
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Sayre, Charles K "Buddy"
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Friday, April 5, 2002
MASON - Charles K "Buddy" Sayre, 59, of Mason, W.Va., died Thursday, April 4, 2002, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
He was born December 3, 1942, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., a son of Ruby (Holcomb) Allinder and the late Charles K Sayre. He was a retired boilermaker of Local 667.
In addition to his mother, Ruby Allinder of Point Pleasant, W.Va., he is survived by his daughter, Risa L Sayre of Mason, W.Va.; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael J and Allison Sayre of West Columbia, W.Va., and James Kelly and Angela Sayre of Burlington, N.Ca.; sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Jim Rohr of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Marie Edwards of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Ashley N Sayre and Krista D Sayre; and step-granddaughter, Whitnee M Marks.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Friends may call from 6-8 pm Saturday, April 6, 2002, at Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home, Mason.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mason United Methodist Cancer Support Group, P O Box 336, Mason, W.Va. 25260.

Sayre, Junior 'Junnie'
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Tuesday, December 3, 2002
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POINT PLEASANT - Junior Basil "Junnie" Sayre, 70, of Point Pleasant, formerly of Buzzard Road, Mason County, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2002, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant, following a long illness.
He was a member of the Addison Baptist Church, in Addison, Ohio, and was preceded in death by his parents, George E and Mary Grimes Sayre, four brothers, and two sisters. He loved singing in church and he loved the Lord.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews and cousins, and special friend, James Wamsley of Leon.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2002, at Raynes Funeral Home in Buffalo, with Pastor Rick Barcus officiating. Burial will be at Buffalo Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Tuesday, December 3, 2002.
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Sayre, Mary Opal
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Monday, November 11, 2002
Obituaries
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LETART - Mary Opal Sayre, 91, of Letart, West Virginia, died Saturday, November 9, 2002, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A homemaker, she also played the accordion in area churches and nursing homes and had a radio program in Ravenswood, West Virginia several years ago.
She was born April 13, 1911 in Letart, West Virginia, to Alonzo and Hannah (Hoffman) Thompson, who preceded her in death.
Her husband, Dallas Edward Sayre also preceded her in death on March 6, 1984.
She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Arlene and George Grimm of Letart; Geraldine "Geri" Hill of Point Pleasant; one son and a daughter-in-law, Thomas L. and Louease Sayre; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Delton Sayre; a sister, Lola Boston; brothers, Ray, Leo and Garold Thompson; and a great-granddaughter, Charley Hill.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm, Tuesday, November 12, 2002, at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. The Rev. Herman Jordan and the Rev. Joe Hammack will officiate. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Letart.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 pm, Monday, November 11, 2002. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Joy F.M. 88.1, Viand St. Point Pleasant.
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Simpkins, Carl
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Saturday, February 2, 2002
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Carl Andrew "Sonny" Simpkins, 60, of Point Pleasant, died on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, as the result of an auto accident.
Born to Carl W and Zelda Simpkins on June 5, 1941, he was employed as a river boat captain with AEP River Transporatation. He attended the Church of God in Point Pleasant.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Carl C and Verna Simpkins Doss: maternal grandparents Earnest and Edna Fetty; brother-in-law Harold Stewart.
He is survived by his parents, Carl and Zelda Simpkins of Point Pleasant; daughters Cathy J Simpkins Blakenship of Gallipolis, Ohio, Mellissa M Simpkins (Paul) Wolfe of Leon, and Kayla Sommer Simpkins of Point Pleasant; sons Carl David (Jeanie) Simpkins of Racine, Ohio, John "Crocket" Simpkins of Point Pleasant, Todd Hamilton (Dee Dee) Simpkins of Peninsula, FL, and Clifford Clay Simpkins of Hendersonville, N.C.; brothers Billy (Betty Jo) Simpkins of Point Pleasant, Harry "Moke" (Pam) Simpkins of Point Pleasant, Richard Simpkins of Point Pleasant, and Wesley "Tom" (Michelle) Simpkins of Nicholasville, Ky; sisters Elizabeth Stewart of Point Pleasant, Carolyn "Sue" (Larry) Roach of Melbourne, FL, Tammy (Charles) Grimes of Letart, and Debbie (Scott) Stewart of Point Pleasant, 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home at 2 pm with Pastor Carl Swisher presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in New Haven. Friends may call on Saturday, Feb 2, 2002, from 7 to 9 pm at Wilcoxen.

Shimp, Marjorie Anne
Saturday Times-Sentinel, Point Pleasant, WV
Saturday, September 7, 2002
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MARIETTA - Marjorie Anne Shimp, 67, of Route 6, Marietta, Ohio, died at 1:07 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, at Selby General Hospital.
She was born October 16, 1934, at Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., to Howard and Maxine Mink Conley. She was a service representative for Ohio Bell Telephone Company for 18 years. She then was a sales associate in real estate for Cranston Real Estate and Jim Christy Realtors.
She was active in community groups while residing in Gallipolis including serving as President of the Business and Professional Women's Club. While residing in Marietta, she was a member of the Marietta Welfare League, Salvation Army Advisory Board, Betsey Mills Club, Meals on Wheels and League of Women Voters. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing bridge and entertaining her friends.
She is survived by her husband, Emerson Ray Shimp, whom she married on Aug. 20, 1967; one daughter, Misty Anne Shimp and her fiancé, Kevin Cartright, of Columbus, Ohio; one son, David Emerson Shimp and his wife Michele of Columbus, Indiana, one granddaughter, Monica and one grandson Christopher both of Columbus, Indiana; and special friend, Michael Kirl of Marietta.
Also surviving are her sisters Jean Davidson and Jackie Hughes of Gallipolis and brothers William Conley and his wife Vivian of Gallipolis, Harland (Chick) Conley of Gallipolis and Paul Conley of Marion, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Keith Shimp and her parents.
Services will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church with Reverend Charles Martindell officiating. Burial will be on Monday at 10:00 a.m. in Mound Cemetery. Friends may call beginning Saturday morning at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home and family will greet friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to The Carling Connection, 411 Scammel Street or Selby Hospital, 1106 Colegate Drive, Marietta.
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Smeltzer, Mildred Jean
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Saturday, February 2, 2002
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WESTERVILLE, Ohio - Mildred Jean Smeltzer, 58, of Westerville, Ohio, died Friday, February 1, 2002, at James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Born December 30, 1943 in Hartford, W.Va., she was the daughter of Dorothy Lee Oliver and the late Charles W Warth, Sr.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a grandmother, Hilda Warth.
Survivors include her mother; two sons, Joseph Dean Smeltzer and Daniel Ray Smeltzer, both of Columbus; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Charles William Jr. and Cherie Warth, of Pomeroy, and Anthony Wayne Warth of Lakin; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann Iola and Charles Collins of Reedsville, and Darra and Joe Oliver of Coalton, Ohio; three grandchildren, Desiree Ann, and Clayton and Kyle Sines, New Haven; several nieces and nephews; and many close friends in Columbus as well as in this area.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 3, 2002, at Anderson Funeral Home in New Haven, with pastors Mike Foreman and Lawrence Foreman officiating. Burial will follow at the Graham Cemetery.
Friends may call the funeral home Saturday, February 2, from 7 to 9 pm.

Smith, Agnes Virginia
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Saturday, February 2, 2002
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CLIFTON - Agnes Virginia Smith, 85, of Clifton, died Friday, February 1, 2002, at Veterans Memorial Extended Care in Pomeroy. She was a homemaker.
Born January 22, 1917, in Mason, she was the daughter of the late Eli and Dora Birchfield.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Harold E Smith; one grandson; four brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and James Knapp of West Columbia, and Sharon and Robert Cunningham of Syracuse, Ohio; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Pat Smith of Clifton, Leonard and Linda Smith of Point Pleasant, and Donald and Mina Smith of Clifton; one sister, Annabelle Moore of Findlay, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; 12 grandchildren; and 30 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at Kirkland Memorial Gardens on Sunday, February 3, 2002, with the Rev. Brian May officiating.
There will be no visitation.

Smith, Homer H
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
April 2002
GALLIPOLIS FERRY - Homer H Smith, 89, of Gallipolis Ferry, died Friday, April 5, 2002, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
Born December 23, 1912 in Mason County, he was a son of the late John and Fanny (Rulen) Smith.
He was a retired fitter for ACF in Huntington.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Meadows, and brothers, Harry, Bill, and Harley Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Dorthy Smith of Gallipolis Ferry; son, David Smith of Columbus, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law, Daisy and Tom Williams of Point Pleasant; sisters, Lizzy Walker of Henderson, Rillie Leport of Gallipolis Ferry, Sarah Messick of Gallipolis Ferry, and Nora Duncan of Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The funeral service will be 2 pm Tuesday at Deal Funeral Home with Reverend Marlin Campbell officiating. Burial will be at Wyoma Cemetery in Gallipolis Ferry.
Friends may visit from 1-2 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

Smith, Margaret M
Friday, May 10, 2002
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
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LEON - Margaret M Smith, 82, of Leon, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Warner U.B. Church, attended the Turkey Branch Community Church, and was a lifelong resident of Putnam County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hollie Smith.
She is survived by her sons, Ronail Smith of Leon, Rodney Smith of Liberty, David Smith of Hurricane; daughter, Ruth Smith of Hometown; sister, Jean Casto of Buffalo; seven great-grandchildren (sic); and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with the Reverend Arliss Blackshire officiating. Burial will be at the Warner Cemetery, Elmwood. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Smith, Susan Morgan
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Wednesday, November 6, 2002
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POINT PLEASANT - Susan Morgan Smith, 53, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, died at her home on Monday, November 4, 2002.
She was a registered nurse, a former member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and a long time fan and supporter of Point Pleasant girl's softball.
Born March 14, 1949, to Dr. Thomas W. Morgan, and Dorothy (Dayton) Morgan in Washington, D.C., she was preceded in death by her mother.
She is survived by her her (sic) husband, Joe "Eddy" Smith of Point Pleasant; father and stepmother, Dr. Thomas W. and Deanna Morgan of Naples, Florida; two daughters, Jill Smith and Jennifer Smith, both of Point Pleasant; one granddaughter, Katlyn Hinzman of Point Pleasant; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Tom Morgan, Jr. of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Steven D. and Liz Morgan of Gahanna, Ohio; one sister, Ann Morgan Nyland of Columbia, South Carolina; four nephews, Mark Nyland of Atlanta, Georgia, Matthew and Stevie Morgan of Gahanna, Ohio, and Craig Simpkins of Charleston, West Virginia; one niece and her husband, Gerri and Brian Hoffman of Portage, Michigan; two great-nephews, Andrew and Michael Hoffman of Portage, Michigan; and one sister-in-law, Pam (Moke) Simpkins of Point Pleasant.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Scott Morgan Nyland.
Services will be 11 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2002, at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Burial will follow at the Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis, Ohio.
Services will be conducted by Pastor Carl Swisher and Dr. Ben Stevens.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2002, at the funeral home.
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Sommer, James C
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Friday, November 29, 2002
Obituaries
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SOUTHSIDE - James Charles Sommer, 53, of Southside, died Wednesday, November 27, 2002, at Pleasant Valley Hospital ER, Point Pleasant.
He was a retired pipefitter, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict, a member of the American Legion, Smith-Capehart Post No. 140, a member of the Harmony Baptist Church in Southside, and a member of the Moose Lodge No. 565 in Nitro.
He was a 1967 graduate of Point Pleasant High School, a member of the West Virginia Auctioneers Association, and had been a former rodeo circuit rider.
He was born April 14, 1949, in South Charleston, West Virginia, son of the late John Everette "J.E." and Ilene L. (Smith) Sommer.
He is survived by a son, Brandon S. Sommer of Gallipolis, Ohio; a daughter, Anna, and son Matthew, both of Minnesota; his companion and Brandon's mother, Suzanne Hall of Gallipolis; one brother and sister-in-law, John E. and Elizabeth Sommer of Delaware, Ohio; and several aunts and uncles.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, November 31, 2002, at the Crow-Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with the Rev. Fred McCallister officiating. Burial will follow in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Southside, where military graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion Mason County Post No. 23. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2002.
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Stanley, Donald Eugene
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
February 2002
POINT PLEASANT - Donald Eugene Stanley, 71, of Point Pleasant, died Monday, February 25, 2002 at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
Born Dec 9, 1930, in Catlettsburg, Ky., a son of the late Grover Cleveland and Lilly (Sprouse) Stanley, he was a retired riverboat captain from Amhert Barge Lines, was an army veteran, and member of American Legion Post 23, Point Pleasant.
He is survived by his wife, Jacquelynn (Bates) Stanley of Point Pleasant; step-daughters, Jackie Lynn Cruit of Trenton, Ky., Joyce Ann Lee of Point Pleasant, Kelly Jean Nibert from S. Ca., and Ruth Ann Bosley of Point Pleasant; step-sons, Jack Michael Howard of Salem, John Marshall Howard of Clarksburg, Fredrick Quentin Nibert of Point Pleasant and Samuel Alan Nibert of Point Pleasant; brother David Stanley of Catlettsburg, Ky.; 18 step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren.
Services will be 1 pm Thursday at Wilcoxen Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, with Reverend Marlin Campbell officiating. Burial will be at Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis, Ohio with military graveside rites.
Friends may call from 7-9 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.

Stanley, Gladys A
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Tuesday, November 19, 2002
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POINT PLEASANT - Gladys A Stanley, 93 of Point Pleasant, died Saturday, November 16, 2002, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant.
She was born August 3, 1909 in Mason County, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Hester (Baker) Fauver. She was a former employee of the Musselman Cannery in Martinsburg and a member of the Vanville Church of Christ in Vanville, W.Va.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Stanley; son Clarence Alvin Stanley; brothers Hollie Fauver and Raymond Fauver; sisters Iva Yauger, Ethel Sines, Clara Thomas, Velma Cooper, and Birdie Fisher.
She is survived by four sisters, Freda (George William) Burdette of Point Pleasant, Pearl (Floyd) Newell of Columbus, Ohio, Lydia (Lloyd) Durst of Cottageville, and Maxine Thomas of Mt. Alto; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will take place at 11 am Wednesday, November 20, 2002, at Baden Presbyterian Church with Pastor Wilmer (Bud) Richmond officiating. Burial will follow in Baden Presbyterian Cemetery in Leon. Friends may call from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday at Wilcoxen Funeral Home. Additional visitation will also be held from 10 to 11 am Wednesday at the church.
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Stebbins, John Emmett
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
March 2002
POINT PLEASANT-John Emmett Stebbins, 70, of Point Pleasant, died Monday, March 4, 2002, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
He was born May 17, 1931, in Harborcreek, Pennsylvania, son of the late Linson Harper and Emily Aletha (Rich) Stebbins.
A gravel tester with Mt Epling of Gallipolis, he was also a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Point Pleasant.
Survivors include one son, Stephen Stebbins of Wagner, Oklahoma; one daughter, Kathy Stebbins of Gallipolis; a brother, David Stebbins of Sareven, Georgia; a sister, Candy Stebbins of Athens; and two sister and brothers-in-law, Jane and Russ Preffers of Mt Vernon, Ohio, and Margaret and Jerry Johnson of McConneleville, Ohio; and one granddaughter.
Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, March 7, 2002, 11:30 am, at Grace Baptist Church in Point Pleasant with Pastor Robert graham officiating.
Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant.
Friends may call Deal Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 6, from 5 to 8 pm and also one hour prior to the service at the church.

Stephens, William (Poppy) Paul
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Tuesday, January 15, 2002
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CLYDE, OHIO - William (Poppy) Paul Stephens, 79 of Clyde, Ohio, died Sunday, January 13, 2002, in Providence Hospital, Sandusky, Ohio.
Born Sept. 23, 1922, in Arbuckle, W.Va., he was the son of the late Samuel Hartford and Ester Bertie (Sayre) Stephens. He was retired from the Clyde division of Whirlpool Corp. and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clyde.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Miner and Everett Stephens; sister, Myrtle Maxine Mattox Stephens of Fostoria, Ohio; son and daughter-in-law, William David and Lawrie Stephens, Sr. of Reynoldsville, Pa; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Stephen Magers of Relleville, Ohio, Kristine Stephens of Clyde, Ohio, and Treva and Paul Smith of Clyde, Ohio; brother, Arthur Harding Stephens of Leon; sister and brother-in-law, Genevieve and Lawrence Lauer of Findlay, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
Services will be 11 am Thurs. at Foos-Klein Funeral Home, Clyde, with Reverend Don Yates officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memory Gardens.
Friends may call from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm Wed. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Clyde, blacktop fund, 620 Brown St., Clyde, Ohio 43410.
NOTE: Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio, USA
Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio, USA
Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA
Relleville, Ohio
Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, USA

Sterrett, Helen (Kay)
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
December 20, 2001
POINT PLEASANT - Helen (Kay) Sterrett, 95, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, died Monday afternoon, December 17, 2001, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant.
Born May 3, 1906, in Kayford, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late John and Elsie (Ewart) Kay.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Moore Sterrett; two sisters, Lucetta Harlass and Virginia Pollock; and three brothers, Robert, Walter and John A Kay.
She was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School and of Marshall University with a master's degree, where she was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority.
She was a member of the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, where she served several terms on the board of elders.
She was a retired teacher of the Mason County Board of Education, where she taught English and served as the head of the English department at Point Pleasant High School until her retirement.
She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma honorary teachers sorority and was active in the American Association of University Women.
She was an active member in the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution at local, state, and national levels.
Locally, she was a 50-year-plus member of the Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter NSDAR, where she held many offices, including Chapter Regent.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John K and Judy Jeffries Sterrett of Sarasota, Florida; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Kay Sterrett and Gregory S Leonard of Orlando, Florida; grandson, Jeffrey M Sterrett of Houston, Texas; great-grandson, John Alexander Leonard of Orlando, Florida; nephews, Henry and Ernest Kay, and their wives of Southside; several other nephews and nieces living out of the state; and a special friend, Mary Miller of Evans.
Services will be held at 11 am on Friday, December 21, 2001, at the Presbyterian Church at Eighth and Main streets, Point Pleasant, with the Rev. David Nash officiating.
Burial will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Charleston.
Visiting hours will be held at the Crow-Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant on Thursday, December 20, 2001, from 6-8 pm, with DAR memorial services being conducted at 6:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, P O Box 415, Point Pleasant, West Virginia 25550.

Stewart, Hollie Garland
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
July 2, 2002
LEON - Hollie Garland Stewart, 87, of Leon, died Monday, July 1, 2002 at his home.
Born October 12, 1914 in Leon, he was a son of the late Millard Fillmore and Cora (Absten) Stewart. He was a farmer.
Several cousins survive him.
The funeral service will be 11 am Friday at the Smith Church, Leon, with the Reverend Jim McCormick officiating.
Friends may call from 5-8 pm Thursday at the Casto Funeral Home, Evans.

Stewart, Jennie
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Thursday, November 14, 2002
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BELPRE, Ohio - Jennie Bell Siders Stewart, 84, of Belpre, formerly of Henderson, died Tuesday, November 12, 2002, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg.
She was born March 23, 1918, in Mason County, a daughter of the late Robert Henry and Jennie B Willet Siders.
She was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle Church and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 23 of Point Pleasant. She was a former Henderson train-depot mail carrier and substitute postmaster, housecleaner, babysitter and caregiver.
She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Jennie Ellen and Wilbur Jordan of Gallipolis Ferry, and Mary F and Al Poling, with whom she made her home; son, Charles Stewart of Gallipolis Ferry; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Angie Stewart of Southside; grandchildren, Nancy and Jessica Jordan, C R and Michael Stewart and Amber Stewart; Step-grandsons, Timmy Stamper and Chris Casey; great-grandchildren, Jordan Lee and Ashleigh Stewart; step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Ruth and Billy Blakenship of Oregon; step-son, Raymond Pulver of Missouri; and eight step-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by brother and sisters, Eli Siders, Hazel Siders and Ruby Huddleston, all of Henderson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jessie and Harold Rulen of Hurricane, and Emma and Glenn McCarty of Point Pleasant; brother-in-law, Dan Bonecutter of Gallipolis Ferry; sister-in-law Evelyn Barnett of Miamisburg, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death on April 16, 1002 by her husband, James M Stewart, whom she married on July 3, 1946; and a son, James M Stewart, Jr on April 14, 2001; brothers, Robert H Siders Jr and Worthy Siders; and sisters Anna Frances Siders, Millie Bonecutter and Nannie Nibert.
Services will take be 11 am Saturday, November 16, 2002, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home, 2226 Jackson Avenue, Point Pleasant, with Bert Flora officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Gallipolis Ferry. Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm Friday, November 15, 2002, at the funeral home.

Stewart, Teresa 'Susie'
Sunday Times-Sentinel, Point Pleasant, WV
Sunday, November 24, 2002
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MASON, W.Va. - Teresa "Susie" Stewart, 43, of Mason, died Thursday, November 21, 2002, in Pleasant Valley Hospital.
She was born March 26, 1958, in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of Ray Dawson and Billie Jean Burton Dawson.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church, a 1976 graduate of Wahama High School, and a member of Stewart-Johnson VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her parents; her husband, Donald D Stewart of Mason; two daughters and sons-in-law, Leanna and Tim Gibbs of Letart, West Virginia, and Andrea and Stephen Jacobs of Columbia, South Carolina; a son, Andrew Sauvage of Mayport, Florida; and step sons, Greg and James Sauvage.
She is also survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Vance and Judy Dawson of Plano, Texas, and Michael and Sandy Dawson of Oxford, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Tabatha, Timothy and Alyssa Gibbs of Letart; her grandparents, Marl and Hazel Burton of Mason; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2002, in Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home in Mason, with Father Regis Schlick officiating. Burial will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens at Letart. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2002.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mason County Heart Association.
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Stout, Elsa M
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Wednesday, September 18, 2002
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ATHENS, Ohio - Elsa Martha Stout, 94, Lindley Inn, The Plains, Ohio, died early Tuesday morning, Sept 17, 2002, at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. A former resident of Athens, she was born July 14, 1908, at Majestic, Ky., daughter of the late Charles and Rachel Reed Sigmon.
She grew up in southern West Virginia, having attended Allegheny Collegiate Institute and New River State College in W.Va. Early in life she was employed nine years as an employment counselor with the West Virginia Department of Employment Security in Point Pleasant, W. Va. Elsa then married the late Howard Stout and moved to Athens in 1951. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, the Athens Garden Club, and the Lydia Lash Evans Literary Club.
Surviving are daughters, Nancy V (Joseph) Tryon of Arlington, Va. and Martha V (John) Watterson of Apple Grove, W. Va.; step-daughter, Carolyn Sue Allen of Athens, Ohio; step-son, Gordon (Nono) Stout of Florida; grandchildren, Caroline Tryon and husband Luis Borba of Alexandria, Va., Elizabeth (David) Crockett of Arlington, Va., Stephen (Kristina) Tryon of Maryland, Theresa Roberta Henson of Huntington, W.Va., Charles Stephen Hite of Point Pleasant, and Joseph H (Vicky) Hite of Marietta, Ohio; step-grandchildren, Scott Allen and Karen Gibbs of Athens; step-great-grandchildren, Ashley and Melissa Gibbs; five great-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sister Juanita (E Husten) Halstead, Scott Depot, W.Va.; and nephew, John Halstead of Michigan.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Stephen K Vaught and Howard Stout; and brother Walton Sigmon.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20 2002, in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Athens. The Rev. E.F. Michael Morgan and Sister Faith Margaret, Community of Holy Spirit will be officiating. Burial will be in Lone Oak Cemetery in Point Pleasant. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jagers and Sons Funeral Home in Athens.
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Stover, Bobby G
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Wednesday, January 16, 2002
APPLE GROVE - Bobby G Stover, 60, of Apple Grove, died Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at his sister's home.
Born December 19, 1941, son of Lillian (Kinniard) Stover of Apple Grove and the late James H Stover, he was a self-employed truck driver and a US Marine Corp veteran.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Jubal Stover.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Isabelle "Bell" and Sam Saunders of Point Pleasant, Lora "Sis" and Frank Margan of Boise, Idaho, Joan and Shirl Campbell of Gallipolis Ferry and Sharron and Burl Duncan of Gallipolis Ferry; brothers and sisters-in-law, Merdia and Jean Stover of Apple Grove, William and Sharon Stover of Letart and Phillip and Debbie Stover of Gallipolis Ferry; an aunt and several nephews and nieces.
Services will be 2 pm Friday at Mt Union Methodist Church, Pliny, with Reverend Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial will be at the Mt Union Cemetery.
Full military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Post 23 of Point Pleasant. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to service.
Friends may visit from 6-8 pm Thursday at Deal Funeral Home.

Sturgeon, John E
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Thursday, December 26, 2002
BIDWELL, Ohio - John E Sturgeon, 43, of Bidwell, died Saturday evening, December 21, 2002, in Gallipolis.
He was born July 23, 1959, in Mason County, son of Lewis Sturgeon of Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia, and the late Maxine Ellen Sturgeon.
He was an automotive mechanic.
In addition to his father, he is survived by three sons, John Sturgeon of Bidwell, Brian Sturgeon of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Joshua Sturgeon of Gallipolis; a granddaughter, Kalynn Sturgeon; three sisters, Delva Diane Newhouse of Virginia, Sonya Sturgeon of Georgia, and Gereta Sturgeon of Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, David Sturgeon of Gallipolis Ferry, and Lewis Sturgeon of Mercerville, Ohio; and special friends, Mary Christy, Jeana Christy, Billijo Christy and Keaton Rylee Christy, all of Bidwell.
Services will be 11 am Friday, December 27, 2002, at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home in Gallipolis, with Pastor Elmer Geiser officiating. Burial will follow at Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, December 26, 2002.
Pallbearers will be John Sturgeon, Brian Sturgeon, Chris Sturgeon, Mike Sturgeon, Greg Halfhill and Anthony Shipkosky. -- Paid notice

Sturgeon, Marie R
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
January 5, 2002
ASHTON - Marie R Sturgeon, 79, Ashton, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington.
Born March 7, 1922, in Jackson County, daughter of the late Roy and Sylvia Merritt Kay, she was a homemaker, and retired from Perry Norvell Shoe Co., Huntington.
She was a member of Palestine Baptist Church at Ashton, and Royal Order of Eastern Star at Buffalo.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Sturgeon; a daughter, Norma Ann Sturgeon; and a son-in-law, Wylie Conrad.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Darla Sturgeon of Lesage; two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda Conrad of Milton, and Brenda and Bryan Stover of Ashton; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Tommy and Mary Kay of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Paul Kay of California; and a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Robert Day of Chesapeake.
Services will be 2 pm Sunday in Palestine Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bob Kelly and the Rev. Paul Spence officiating. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Church Cemetery. Friends may call at Deal Funeral Home from 6-9 tonight, and at the church on Sunday, one hour prior to services.

Sturgeon, Mildred L
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
July 2002
BARBOURSVILLE - Mildred L. Sturgeon, 75, of Barboursville, formerly of Point Pleasant, died Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington.
Born May 25, 1927 in Mason County, she was a daughter of the late Tom and Crosie (Priddy) Davis. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Pearson; second husband, Jason Sturgeon; two sisters; and two brothers.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Helen Pearson of Point Pleasant; brother Eugene Davis of Point Pleasant; two grandsons; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, with Reverend Bud Richmond officiating. Burial will be at Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point Pleasant.
Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Tavan, John T
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Tuesday, September 10, 2002
Obituaries, Page A3
John "Jack" T Tavan, 80, Galion, Ohio, died at his home on Friday, Sept 6, 2002.
Born in Omar, W.Va., August 24, 1922, he was the son of the late Joseph and Olive (Buskirk) Tavan. He married Mary Anne Jones on August 7, 1953. They were married 46 years prior to her death on August 3, 1999.
Jack moved to Galion in 1952 to begin employment with the Galion Iron Works. In 1957, he began employment with General Motors Fischer Body, retiring in 1977. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy. He served in the Pacific Theater, along with his brothers Beckley and Joseph. Jack was a 40-year member of the Masonic Lodge 414 and Scottish Rite, Valley of Columbus. He also belonged to Aladdin Temple Shrine of Columbus. He was an avid gardener and horseshoe player, playing competitively for several years.
Jack is survived by a daughter and a son, Glenda (Tavan) Zeidan and John Tony Tavan, Jr.; a son-in-law, Dr. Frank Zeidan; a daughter-in-law, Mary (Wisler) Tavan; four grandchildren, Laura Zeidan, Jonathan Zeidan, Dominick Tavan, and Anthony Tavan, all living in California; two brothers, Beckley Tavan of Galion, and Joseph Tavan of Apple Grove, W.Va.; one sister, Rosalie Rood of Grove City, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Mary Montcastle, Virginia Aten, and infant sister, Pauline.
Calling hours will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept 12, 2002, at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. at the Beal Chapel Cemetery, Apple Grove, W.Va. Full military graveside honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 23 of Point Pleasant.
-- Paid Notice

Taylor, Fannie L
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
February 2002
LETART - Fannie L Clark, 91 of Letart, died Friday, February 22, 2002 at Mitchell's Home Care.
Born Oct. 26, 1910 in Letart, she was a daughter of the late Okey W and Alma (Pickens) Roush. She was a homemaker and a member of the Broad Run United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl T Clark in 1983; son, Warren N Clark; great-granddaughter, Audrey J Clark; sisters, Freda D Henry, Eunice M Hart, Estyl L Clark, and Elsie A Lieving; brothers, Hazen H Roush and Raymond S Roush.
She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Erma J and Wayne L Jones of Mason, and Linda L and Burton C Hickman of New Haven; son, Clyde T Clark of Letart; seven grandchildren, Lynne R Garrett of Poca, Lana D Noble of Shade, Ohio, Mark T Clark of Letart, Martha J Dickie of Miami, Florida, Norris R Bumgarner of Southside, Roger L Bumgarner of Letart, and Scott A Jones of Mason; six great-grandchildren, Trace M Jarrett of Poca, Evan T Jarrett of Poca, Marissa L Noble of Shade, Ohio, Kristen N Dickie of Miami, Florida,
(Part missing) (NOTE: Mitchell's Home Care is located in West Columbia, Mason County, West Virginia, USA)

Taylor, Florence Louise
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Wednesday, August 21, 2002
MILLWOOD, W.Va.-Florence Louise Halstead Taylor, 71, Millwood, died Sunday, Aug. 18, 2002 at her residence.
Born April 17, 1931, in Montcoal, W.Va., daughter of the late John and Bertha Wolford Halstead, she was a homemaker.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Bryant Dirk Taylor and Timothy Allen "Bo" Taylor; and four brothers, Herman, Millard, Eugene, and James Halstead.
Surviving are her husband, A Dale Taylor; a daughter, Deborah Alderfer of Ravenswood, W.Va.; three sons, Robert Taylor, Steven Taylor and Dennis Taylor, all of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Madeline Bocook of Ashland, Ky., and Lucille Bauer of Point Pleasant; and a brother, Sam Halstead of New Haven, W.Va.
Services will be 11 am Thursday in Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, with the Rev. Kenneth Miller officiating. Burial will be in Kirkland Memorial Gardens, near Point Pleasant. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 tonight.

Thomas, Olaf 'Link'
Sunday Times-Sentinel, Point Pleasant, WV
Sunday, November 17, 2002
Obituaries
POINT PLEASANT - Olaf "Link" Thomas Jr., 61, of Point Pleasant, died Friday, November 15, 2002, in Holzer Medical Center.
He was born July 7, 1941, in Gallia County, son of the late Olaf L Thomas, Sr. and Leona Withrow Thomas.
He was a retired truck driver. A US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of American Legion Post No. 23 in Point Pleasant.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Sharon Thomas, and James and Angie Thomas, all of Gallipolis; eight grandchildren; and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Beverly and Daniel Bishop of Dunbar, West Virginia, and Loucille and David Derenberger of Point Pleasant.
Services will be 1 pm Thursday, November 21, 2002, in Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with the Rev Rondal Browning officiating. Burial will be in Yauger Cemeter in Leon, West Virginia. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, November 21, 2002, from noon until the time of services.
Full military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Post No. 23 in Point Pleasant.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice.
-- Paid notice

Towner, Mary K
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Thursday, November 21, 2002
HURRICANE - Mary Kathryn Harris Towner, 74, of Point Pleasant died Wednesday, November 20, 2002, at Teays Valley Eldercare in Hurricane from complications of Parkinson's disease.
Born August 2, 1928, in Newport, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Lloyd and Mary Matheny Harris.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John R Towner, on January 20, 1998; and several brothers and sisters.
She was a member of Heights United Methodist Church, where she had served on the board of trustees and the administrative board. She was a 1946 graduate of South Charleston High School.
She was active in the Black Diamond Council of Girl Scouts for more than 40 years, serving as a former state region director as well as Mason County director.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Charles M and Frances A Towner of Point Pleasant, and John R Towner, Jr of Parkersburg; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia A and Melvin Ross of Point Pleasant; five grandchildren, Charles M Towner Jr, Andrew J Towner, Brian K Ross, Stephanie Ross and Melanie Ross Sang; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Ted Harris of Lakeland, Florida; and a sister, Ruth Harris Roberts of Barboursville.
Services will be 1 pm Friday, November 22, 2002 at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with the Rev Ben Stevens officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation Inc, 710 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032-9982.

Villars, Walter L
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
January 2002
ASHTON - Walter L Villars, 77 of Ashton, West Virginia, died Sunday, January 6, 2002, at St. Mary's Hospital.
Born September 17, 1924, in Ashton, he was the son of the late Arnold and Garnet (Sturgeon) Villars.
A self-employed electrician, Villars was an Air Force veteran, serving during World War II. He was also a member of American Legion Post 23, Point Pleasant, VFW, Point Pleasant, Moose Lodge of Point Pleasant and attended Ball's Chapel and Mt. Carmel Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gary Villars.
He is survived by his wife, Inez L (Kensler) Villars of Ashton; daughters, Jackie Smith of Huntington, Diana Scarberry of Huntington, Jean Nibert of Tampa, Fla. and Deborah Young, Venice, Fla.; sons, Brent Villars, Point Pleasant, Mark Villars, Point Pleasant and Dennis Villars of Colorado Springs, Col.; Edith Villars, Point Pleasant, mother of his children; sisters, Alberta Bruchelmeyer, Orlando, Fla., Flo Brooks, Orlando, Fl., Betty Burdette, Orlando, Fl.; brother, Joe Villars of Los Angeles, Cal.; stepdaughter, Brenda Adkins of Ashton; stepsons, Charlie Kensler, Richard Kensler and Robert Kensler of Ashton; 16 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 1 pm Wednesday, January 9, 2002, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, with the Revs. Marshall Bonecutter and Joe Dolan officiating. Burial will be at Ball's Chapel Cemetery, Ashton.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Tuesday at Wilcoxen Funeral Home

Vogler, Lorelei L Meaige
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Thursday, September 26, 2002
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SHADE, Ohio - Lorelei "Lorrie" L Meaige Vogler, 42, Shade, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Sept 24, 2002, at the Ohio State University Hospital. She was born August 25, 1960, in Point Pleasant, W. Va., the daughter of Jackie and Anna Ocheltree and the late Barton Meaige. She was a Methodist.
Lorrie attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, and was a graduate of Hocking Technical College with a degree in culinary arts.
Also surviving are special cousins, Sammy, Lana, Scott and Elizabeth Rayburn and numerous other cousins, aunts and uncles, and special friends, Trini Williams and "Steamboat".
A memorial service is scheduled 2 pm, Saturday Sept 28, 2002 at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth W Krimmel, officiating, of Epworth United Methodist Church, Ripley, W. Va.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Unverferth House, 190 King Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Wallace, Curtis "Tiny"
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
March 2002
Curtis "Tiny" Wallace, 61, of Apple Grove, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
Born on June 16, 1940 in Mason County to Charles F and Winnie Faye Wallace, he was an iron worker, where he retired from the Mallable Plant in Point Pleasant. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Church in Gallipolis Ferry.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Jo Wallace; brothers Wendell, Samuel, Poudge, and Glendale Wallace; sisters Wanda Thompson and Sybil Wallace.
He is survived by sons Curtis (Barbara) Wallace of Apple Grove and James T Stover of Gallipolis Ferry; daughters Debra Page of Apple Grove and Tammy (Greg) Ross of Gallipolis Ferry; brothers Bob Wallace and Leo (Beluah) Wallace, both of Florida; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 7 to 9 pm at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Services will be conducted Friday at 1:30 pm at Mt. Carmel Church in Gallipolis Ferry with Rev. Marshall Bonecutter officiating. Burial will follow at Mt Carmel Cemetery in Gallipolis Ferry. Friends may cal one hour prior to services at the church.

Wallace, Lester Leo
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Friday, April 5, 2002
Lester Leo Wallace, 40, of Pliny, W.Va., died Thursday, April 4, 2002, in a tractor accident.
Born May 10, 1961 in Point Pleasant to the late Robert Odell Wallace and Josephine (Treadway) Wallace, he was a pipeliner and in construction, along with being a member of USWA No. 1648.
He is survived by fiancé Dianna Walls of Pliny; son Jeremy Wallace of Pliny; step-children Jennifer Talbert and Elise Rine of Pliny; sisters Geraldine M Rike of Buckeye Lake, Ohio, Ilene Dubbs of Newart, Del., Dottie Sterr of Columbus, Ohio, and Sue Deskins of Kermit; brother Earl Wallace of Pliny; one grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Madaline; brother Carl.
Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, April 7, 2002, at 2 pm at Mt Union UM Church with Rev William "Bud" Hatfield presiding. Burial will follow at the Wallace Family Farm Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm on Saturday, April 6, 2002, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home.

Wallis, Charles A
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
Obituaries
Page A3
SOUTHSIDE - Charles Andrew 'Tinker' Wallis, 53, of Southside, died Sunday, November 10, 2002 at his home.
He was born December 30, 1948 in Point Pleasant, a son of Audrey J Smith of Russell, Kentucky and the late Alden R Wallis. He was a member of Faith Gospel Church in Gallipolis Ferry.
He is survived by two brothers, Roger Wallis, of Southside and William 'Bill' Wallis of Louisa, Kentucky; two sisters, Jane Bradley of Gallipolis and Cheryl Richardson of Moreno Valley, California; an uncle, Jake Wallis, of Point Pleasant; five nephews; four nieces; one great niece; one great nephew; and several special loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at Faith Gospel Church with the Reverend Sanders Rulen officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Baptist Cemetery, Crab Creek Road, Gallipolis Ferry. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at Crowe-Hussell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant.
-- Paid Notice

Wamsley, Edna M
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Friday, September 20, 2002
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Edna May Roach Wamsley, 90, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Clifton, W.Va., died Thursday, September 19, 2002, at her daughter's residence. She was a homemaker.
Edna was born July 27, 1912, at Gibbstown, W.Va., daughter of the late Samuel Jacob Roach and Olivia Jane Gibbs Roach.
Also preceding her in death were her husband, Clarence "Crocket" Wamsley; son, James Robert Wamsley; daughter-in-law, Shari Wamsley; son-in-law, Norman Smith; and one brother and two sisters.
Surviving are daughters, Leona Smith of Fishers, Ind., Bonnie Wamsley of Columbus, Ohio, and Ester Sue Wamsley of Kent, Ohio; son, Floyd Eugene Wamsley of Newark, Ohio; son and daughter-in-law, John and Sharon Wamsley of Clifton; brother, Floyd T Roach of Clifton; sister-in-law, Mae Roach of West Columbia, W.Va,; daughter-in-law, Alice Wamsley of Pomeroy, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2002, at Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Letart, W.Va. Titus Lehman and Simon Dean will be officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home.
-- Paid Notice

Wandling, Christine M
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Saturday, March 23, 2002
POINT PLEASANT - Christine M Wandling, 65, of Point Pleasant, died Friday, March 22, 2002, at St Mary's Hospital in Huntington.
She was born February 26, 1937 in Dunbar, daughter of the late Clarence Russell and Velma M (Hussell) Oshel.
She was a home care provider, working in many different homes. She had also been employed at Johnson's Supermarket and had attended the Church of Christ in Christian Union in Point Pleasant.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Larry Wandling.
Survivors include a son, Terry Morgan Wandling of Point Pleasant; a daughter and son-in-law, Connie Yvonne and Ronnie Byus of Leon; five grandchildren, Penny Byus, Christina Logan, Becky Wandling, Kaylee Wandling, and Terah Wandling; two great-grandchildren, Haley Woyan and Bryson Logan; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Johnny Glover and Catherine "Babe" (Senneth) Wandling, all of Point Pleasant; one brother and sister-in-law, Clarence R and Donna Oshel of Point Pleasant; and two special aunts, Katherine Abby Terry of Point Pleasant, and Edna (Charles A) Taylor of Greensboro, Md.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 25, 2002, at the Crow-Hussell Funeral Home with Louis A "Andy" Hussell Jr., officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens near Point Pleasant.
Friends may call the funeral home Sunday, March 24, 2002, from 7 to 9 pm.

Ward, Michael Stephen, Sr.
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
January 2002
SUMMERVILE, S.C. - Michael Stephen Ward Sr., 51, Summerville, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center, Sevierville, Tenn.
Born March 6, 1950, in Huntington, W.Va., he was the son of Don and Mary (Fannin) Ward of Point Pleasant.
He was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School, Class of 1968, attended United Electronics Institute in Charleston, and Cabell County Career Center in Huntington, was formerly employed by Kaiser Aluminum of Ravenswood, and had served as a corrections officer for Lieber Correctional Institution since August 1987.
He was a sergeant in the US Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He also held a membership in the Egeria Masonic Lodge 71, Harleyville, S.C., and Point Pleasant EMS; served on the advisory board of Arc-en-Ciel Rainbow Assembly, Harleyville; and was a Masters of Grand Cross of Color.
He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Paul Ward.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his fiancée, Rebecca Diane Stein of Seymour, Tenn.; a son, Michael Stephen Ward Jr. of Summerville; a daughter and son-in-law, Aubrey R and Scott Thielbar of Rock Hill, S.C.; a sister, Leslie Ann Martin of Proctorville, Ohio; a brother, Gregory Edward Ward of Proctorville, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Graveside services will be 2:30 pm Thursday, January 3, 2002, at Kirkland Memorial Gardens, with the Rev Larry Albright officiating.
Graveside rites will be performed by American Legion Post 23 of Point Pleasant.
Friends may visit from 1-2 pm Thursday in Wilcoxen Funeral Home, Point Pleasant.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Greenville Unit, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605, or the American Heart Association of South Carolina, 4 Carriage Lane, Suite 302, Charleston, S.C. 29407. (Death Notice)

Weaver, Michael K "Clem"
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Thursday, August 15, 2002
NEW HAVEN - Michael Keith "Clem" Weaver, 52, New Haven, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
Born May 19, 1950, he was a son of Thomas E and Betty J Weaver of New Haven.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clyde and Bessie Ferguson, and Ervin and Daisy Weaver.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Mike Taylor of New Haven; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clyde and Elnora Weaver and Nicky and Virginia Weaver, all of New Haven, eight nieces and nephews; and seven great-nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11 am Friday at Anderson Funeral Home, New Haven, with Pastor Glen Lambert officiating. Friends may call from 6-8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
An on-line registry is available at www.andersonfh.com.

Weaver, Warren E "Gene"
Saturday Times-Sentinel, Point Pleasant, WV
Saturday, September 14, 2002
Obituaries, Page A3
LETART - Warren E. "Gene" Weaver, 67, Letart, W.Va., died at his residence Friday, Sept 13, 2002.
He was born March 28, 1935, in Illinois to the late Hobart R and Ruie Louise (Roush) Weaver.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Tryon and three brothers, Leland, Lavern and Foster Weaver.
He is survived by wife, Sherry Weaver of Letart; step-daughter, Tina Winnings of South Charleston; and step-son, Russell Neutzing of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sister, Leona Cruey of Hawthorn, Fla.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert S and Aleta Weaver of New Haven; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
He attended Middleport First Baptist Church, was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, a Point Pleasant Loyal Order of the Moose #731 member, a Broad Run Rod and Gun Club member and an Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonels member.
Services will be conducted by the Rev. mark Morrow at the Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home in Mason at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 2002. Visitors may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Broad Run Cemetery in Letart.
-- Paid notice

Weikle, Bruce W
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
Deaths
Page A3
LEON - Bruce W. Weikle, 51, of Leon, formerly of Seattle, Wash., died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002 in his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Deal Funeral Home.

Weikle, Bruce W
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Wednesday, November 13, 2002
Obituaries
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LEON - Bruce W Weikle, 51, Leon, formerly of Seattle, Washington, died Saturday, November 9, 2002 at his residence.
He was born February 25, 1951, in Mason County, the son of Wesley U Weikle and Ada Greenlee.
He was a retired secretary for University Cancer Center of Seattle. He was a veteran of the US Air Force.
He is survived by his parents; stepfather, Frank Greenlee of Leon; sisters, Vicki Haas of Ravenswood, Rommona (Terry) Gray of Letart, and Valarie (Charles) McKinney of Point Pleasant; and a brother, Phillip (Jeanie) Weikle of Point Pleasant.
Memorial services will be held at 3:30 pm Sunday, November 17, 2002, at the Deal Funeral Home, with Pete Allinder officiating.
A flag presentation will be conducted by American Legion Post No. 23 of Point Pleasant. Death Notice
-- Paid notice

Wheeler, Delmer Cicero 'Dellie'
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
August 22, 2002
LEON-Delmer Cicero "Dellie" Wheeler, 82, of Leon, went to be with his Lord and Savior, August 20, 2002, due to injuries received in an accident on State Route 87 near his home.
He was born January 14, 1920, in Leon, a son of the late Elmer DeValcore and Alzina Jane (King) Wheeler.
He was a 1938 graduate of Point Pleasant High School, and attended Marshall College. He was a former owner and operator of Wheeler's General Store, Leon, and spent many years in the pulp wood industry.
He was a farmer and attended the Baden Presbyterian Church.
Dellie will be sadly missed by all of those who have been touched by his life.
Survivors included his wife, Iva Mae (Keefer) Wheeler; son, Delmer Dale Wheeler of Leon; daughter, Gwendolyn Rose Young of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Mary Rayburn of Point Pleasant; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; step-sons, Alex Schultz of Point Pleasant, and Daniel Schultz of Leon; stepdaughters, Connie McCarty of Point Pleasant, and Treva Clutter and Angela Shirley, both of Leon; and several step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vickie N Wheeler; brothers, Frank, Henry, Cleon, Earl, and Fredrick; and sisters, Sarah Alice Boggs, Dicie Pearl McKinney, Gladys Wheeler, Nellie Wheeler, and Grace DeVault.
The funeral service will be 2 pm Friday, August 23, 2002, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, with the Rev Herman Jordan and the Rev Johnny Haymon officiating. Burial will follow in the Creston Cemetery, Evans. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Thursday, August 22, 2002, at the funeral home.

Williams, Helen C
Friday, January 28, 2002
Point Pleasant Register
Obituaries
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LETART - Helen C Williams, 91, of Letart, died Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
Born March 14, 1910 in Letart, daughter of the late Leonso and Cora Shanes McNickle, she was a member of the United Methodist Church in Clifton and attended the United Methodist Church in New Haven.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Llewellyn "Bill" Williams; brothers, Rush, Melvin, Marshall and George McNickle; sisters, Adith Sayre, Belle Wolfe, Minnie Sayre, Lillian Bumgarner, Jennie Riley and Leona Dudding; sister-in-law, Clara Williams; and brother-in-law, Lloyd Williams.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Joe Scites of Letart and two grandchildren, Joseph Dean Scites, Jr. of Florence, AL and Llewellyn Scites of Letart, W.Va.
Services will be 11am Saturday at Anderson Funeral Home, New Have, with Reverend Greg Blair officiating. Burial will follow at Suncrest Cemetery in Point Pleasant.
Friends may call from Friday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
NOTE: Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia, USA
Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA

Wilson, Michael Lee
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
January 2002
POINT PLEASANT - Michael Lee Wilson, 23, of Point Pleasant, died Saturday (January 26, 2002) following an auto accident.
Born January 15, 1979 in Gallipolis, Ohio, the son of James H Wilson and Gail (Darst) Wilson, he was a 1997 graduate of Point Pleasant High School and an employee of the city of Point Pleasant.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Marguerite Darst of Point Pleasant; paternal grandmother, Caroline Wilson of Point Pleasant; grandparents, Joe and Betty McCormick of Gallipolis, Ohio; sisters, Katie Wilson of Point Pleasant, and Heidi Wachs of Gallipolis, Ohio; biological mother Debra McCormick of Huntington, W Va, special friend, Prudence Mayes of Point Pleasant; and several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins.
Services will be 11 am Tuesday, at Deal Funeral Home with Reverend Carrol McCauley and Reverend Larry Albright officiating. Burial will be at Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant.
Friends may visit from 6-9 pm Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Teen Challenge of Cincinnati, P O Box 249, Milford, Ohio, 45150-8996.

Wright, Loretta L
Saturday Times-Sentinel, Point Pleasant, WV
Saturday, September 7, 2002
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BIDWELL - Loretta L Wright, 64, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in the Pleasant Valley Hospital following an extended illness. She was a resident of Holzer Senior Care Center.
She was born Feb. 19, 1938, in Wharton, W.Va. She is the daughter of the late Hansford and Ollie McDavid. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Henderson, W.Va.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Wright, on April 3, 1997, and one daughter, Teresa Edwards, and two sisters, Willis McDine and Shirley Bunch.
Loretta is survived by three sons, Richard (Ellen) Wright of Columbus, David (Sharon) Wright of Patriot, and Danny (Crystal) Wright of Oak Hill; four grandchildren, Beth Andrews of Columbus, Shari Wright of Middleport, Nicholas Wright of Oak Hill, and Justin Wright of San Leandro, Cal.; two great-grandchildren, Deion and Erykan Andrews of Columbus; five brothers, Carl McDavid of Dayton, Jimmy McDavid of Biloxi, Miss., Paul McDavid of Elyria, Millard McDavid of Tallahassee, Fla., and Donnie McDavid, Phillipines; and one sister, Connie (Dan) Latta of Arlington, Va.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept 8, 2002 in the Calvary Cemetery, Rio Grande, with the Rev. Danny Neal officiating. Friends may call at the McCoy Moore Funeral Home, Vinton on Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m. The body will lie in state at the funeral home Sunday 12 to 1:30 p.m.
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Yeager, Clara Naomi
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
Friday, November 29, 2002
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LETART - Clara Naomi Yeager, 76, of Letart, died Tuesday, November 26, 2002, at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.
She was born November 7, 1926, a daughter of the late Basil and Iva (Hoffman) Hudson.
She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, a SHAC member, and a member of Quilts 'N' Things. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Edward Yeager; her sisters, Becky Grimm, Alice Rayburn and Florence Hudson; and her brother, Edwin Hudson.
She is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Denver) Gibbs of Letart, and Beverly (John) Hopkins of Red House; two granddaughters, Stephanie (Jeff) DeWees of Letart, and Annette (Chris) Keller of Cottageville; sisters, Louise Durst of Point Pleasant and June Litchfield of New Haven; and her sister-in-law, Lorene Hudson of Winfield.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2002, at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with Pastors Jack and Nancy Mayes officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens in Point Pleasant. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2002.
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Young, Charles C
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
May 27, 2002
POINT PLEASANT - Charles C Young, 74, of Point Pleasant, W Va. died Saturday afternoon, May 25, 2002, at Pleasant Valley Hospital, in Point Pleasant, W Va. He was a self-employed grocer and a member of the Moore's Chapel Church in Ashton, W.Va.
Born September 17, 1927, in Glenwood, W. Va., he was a son of the late Claude and Lillie Belle (Hughes) Young. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Hughes; and a brother, Lawrence R. Young. He is survived by a sister, Elizabeth F Bush of Gallipolis, Ohio; three nieces; two nephews; and a cousin, Lorena Oliver of Columbus, Ohio.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at the Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, W Va. Burial followed in Moore's Chapel Cemetery, in, Ashton, W. Va. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mason County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, c/o Grace Somerville, Route 1 Box 726, Point Pleasant, W.Va. 25550.

Young, Harold A
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
April 2002
CLIFTON - Harold A Young, 71, of Clifton, W.Va., died on Friday, March 29, 2002, at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, W.Va. He was born on May 22, 1930, in West Columbia, W.Va., son of the late Alburtice and Roberta Redman Young. He was a graduate of Wahama High School, a member of the Middleport First Baptist Church, and a lifetime member and volunteer of the West Virginia State Farm Museum. He was a retired lineman formerly employed with IBEW Local 245, Rossford, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Chase Young of Clifton, W.Va.; his children, Chester and Fonda Young of Mason, W.Va., Vickie and Gary Clark of New Haven, W.Va., and Sue Schwarz of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; step-children, Sheila and Ralph Roush of New Haven, W.Va., Michael and Holly Lieving of New Haven, W.Va, Judy Lieving of Ripley, W.Va., Sue and James Grimm of Pickerington, Ohio, and Jane Zirkle of New Haven, W.Va.; three grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, George R and Audrey Young of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; special cousin and wife, Russell and Ruby Young of West Columbia, W.Va.; and mother-in-law, Quida Chase of Middleport.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Jennifer Young and granddaughter, Stacy Young.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Monday, April 1, 2002, at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Morrow and Reverend James Keesee.
Friends may call on Sunday, March 31, 2002, at Fisher Funeral Home in Middleport, Ohio, from 6-9 pm.

Young, Mary Lou
Point Pleasant Register, Point Pleasant, WV
July 2002
BREA, Calif. - Mary Lou Young, 74, of Brea, Calif., died July 8, 2002 in Brea, Calif.
Born April 22, 1928 in Mason, she was a daughter of the late George and Etta Stewart. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Joe Stewart.
She is survived by her daughters, Don Etta Bush of Syracuse, Ohio, Roena D. Ceibel of Saline, Mich., Pondora Rose Butkins of Monroe, Mich., Mary B. Weed of Farmington Hill, Mich., and Camilla Lou Clark of New Haven; sons, Charles E. Young of Brea, Calif., John F. Young of Stockport, Ohio, and Robert B. Young of Milo, Mich.; sisters, Georgetta Pugh of Monroe, Mich., and Jane Jones of Gallipolis, Ohio; 21 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Foglesong-Tucker Funeral Home, Mason, with Reverend Billy Zuspan officiating. Burial will be at Kirkland Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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