This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2144 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 6 Oct 1994, pg 8 Lottie "Dot" SANDY, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, MI, died Tuesday, 27 September 1994, at her residence. She was born in Cairo, WV, a daughter of the late Clarence Arthur and Lillie BOWIE MARTIN. She was a homemaker and worked at Ferro Manufacturing during World War II. Surviving are two sons, Lee. D. SANDY of Tustin, MI, and Joe K. SANDY of Mt. Pleasant; a sister, Rene GRUDIER of Port Arthur, TX; eight grandchildren and a great-grandson. She was a sister-in-law to Lucille ELLIOTT of Cairo, WV, Maye AYERS and Donald J. SANDY, both of Parkersburg, WV. Preceding her in death were her husband, Kenneth D. SANDY, in 1981; two brothers, Basil MARTIN and Gayle MARTIN; and two sisters, Frona MARTIN and Beuna BURGY. Services were held at Helms Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, with burial following in riverside Cemetery there. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SANDY, HARDWICK, MURPHY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2143 Message Board Post: SEEKING INFO. ON CHARLES LUTHER SANDY, SON OF JAMES S. AND DORA E. HARDWICK SANDY. CHARLES WAS BORN ABOUT 1887 IN GILMER CO.AND DIED IN SHERIDAN DISTRICT, CALHOUN CO. IN 1941. I BELIEVE THAT HE LIVED IN CAIRO AT ON TIME AND WORKED ON THE R.R. IN THE 1900 CENSUS IT LISTS HIS MOTHER AND BROTHERS AND SISTERS BUT NOT HIM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW AT 13 WHY HE DIDN'T LIVE AT HOME AND WHERE HE WAS UP TO AND UNTIL HE MARRIED MY GRANDMOTHER THELMA CLEOTA MURPHY.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2142 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 27 Oct 1994, pg 8 Lucy KIMBLE REAMER, 80, formerly of Vienna, WV, died Sunday, 25 September 1994, in Northport, FL. She was born in Ritchie County, WV, a daughter of the late Elias and Blanche NUTTER. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara WIGGINS of Chardon, OH; two stepdaughters, Bessie MASON of Wisconsin and Alice DOWLER of Walker, WV; three stepsons, Bill KIMBLE of Williamstown, WV, Jack KIMBLE of Ardmore, OK, and Paul KIMBLE of Akron, OH; two brothers, Cline NUTTER of Ritchie County, and Howard NUTTER of New England; seven grandchildren, nine stepgrandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her first husband, Earl KIMBLE; her second husband, Lyle REAMER; a sister and three brothers. Memorial services were held at the Nutter residence, RR 1, Petroleum, WV, with Bill Williams officiating. Burial followed in Nutter Cemetery. Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, WV, was in charge of arrangements. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2141 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 27 Oct 1994, pg 8 Donald G. "Pap" BANISTER, 75, of Pennsboro, WV, died Tuesday, 25 October 1994, at his residence after a sudden illness. Arrangements are pending at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2140 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 27 Oct 1994, pg 8 Eliza Jane GARNER, 96, of Vienna, WV, died Sunday, 23 October 1994, at Worthington Manor Convalescent Center, Parkersburg, WV. She was born in Pike, Ritchie County, WV, a daughter of the late Ephriam B. and Lavara MAXWELL MARTIN. She was a homemaker and a member of 36th Street Church of Christ, Vienna. Surviving are a daughter, Myra J. ZINN of Vienna; a granddaughter, two grandsons, and a great-granddaughter. Preceding her in death were her husband, Harry W. GARNER; two brothers, Gail K. MARTIN and Virgil MARTIN; and three sisters, Ethel YOLANEY, Grace MORGAN and Ora ROBINSON. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, WV, with Evangelists Tom Butterfield and Mark Mason officiating. Burial followed in Gnats Run Cemetery near Pennsboro. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2139 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 27 Oct 1994, pg 8 Thelma L. ROBINSON, 68, of RR 1, Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV, died Wednesday, 19 October 1994, at her residence. She was born in Petroleum, a daughter of the late Ensel A. and Olive G. SHRIVER METZ. She was retired from Eagle Manufacturing of Wellsburg, WV. Surviving are her husband of 40 years, James M. ROBINSON; four sisters, Donna METZ and Shirley Wolodkin, both of Wheeling, WV, Beulah STILMACH of Avon Lake, OH, and Zella BLUETHARDT of Troy, OH; and two brothers, Roger METZ of Wheeling and Ensel "Bud" METZ of Carson, CA. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, WV, with the Rev. Kenneth Perine officiating. Burial followed in the Masonic Memorial Park, Cairo, WV. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2138 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 27 Oct 1994, pg 8 Anna Virginia VANPELT, 75, of RR 1, Cairo (Glendale Community), WV, died Thursday, 20 October 1994, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, WV. She was born near Cornwallis, Ritchie County, WV, a daughter of the late William F. and Viola ROBERTS GRIFFITH. She was a homemaker and a member of the Glendale Farm Women's Club. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Carl W. VANPELT; a daughter, Helen MIRACLE of Pennsboro, WV; three brothers, James "Josh" GRIFFITH and Frank GRIFFITH, both of Pennsboro, and Tom GRIFFITH of Lumberport, WV; a sister, Alma MEDLER of Indiana; a half sister, Iva PIERCE of Washington; and a grandson. Preceding her in death were two half brothers, two half sisters, a foster sister and a grandchild. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery, near Glendale. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2137 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 27 Oct 1994, pg 8 Esther SWISHER, 72, of Macfarlan, WV, died Saturday, 22 October 1994, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, WV. She was born in Macfarlan, a daughter of the late Burt and Icy COLLINS SWISHER. She was a homemaker and member of Macfarlan Congregational Church. Surviving are two brothers, Roger SWISHER of Macfarlan and Charles SWISHER of Davisville, WV; a sister, Essa SWISHER of Macfarlan; and several neices and nephews. Preceding her in death were her stepmother, Nancy LANHAM SWISHER, five brothers and two sisters. Services were held at Macfarlan Community Church with the Rev. Charlene Spaur officiating. Burial followed in Swisher Cemetery near Cairo, WV. Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, WV, was in charge of arrangements. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2136 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 27 Oct 1994, pg 8 Nathan Harrison LAMM, 80, of Lynn Camp Community, Pennsboro, WV, died Wednesday, 19 October 1994, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, WV. He was born near Pennsboro (Beason Community), a son of the late Harrison and Lummie DODD LAMM. He was a retired dairy and stock farmer, and a member of the Beason United Methodist Church. Surviving are a brother, Lester LAMM of Winchester, VA; a sister, Audra TAYLOR of Urbana, OH; four nephews and three nieces. Preceding him in death were his wife, Juanita TAYLOR LAMM; two brothers, Oneil LAMM and Dale LAMM; a sister, Onalee FOUSS; and an infant son. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with the Rev. Kermit Poling officiating. Burial followed in Wilson Cemetery, near Beason. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2135 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 27 Oct 1994, pg 8 Louise PRITCHARD, 82, of Harrisville, WV, died Wednesday, 19 October 1994, in Pine View Continuous Care Center, Harrisville. She was born in Pennsboro, WV, a daughter of the late Andrew J. and Frankie SILLS ROGERS. She was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church and Pennsboro Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are two sons, Lewis "Don" PRITCHARD of Greensburg, PA, and Larry Edward PRITCHARD of Harrisville; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Glenn PRITCHARD, a brother and a halfsister. Graveside services were held at Harrisville I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Perine officiating. Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, was in charge of arrangements. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2134 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 27 Oct 1994, pg 8 Opal Vera HARPER, 83, of RR 1, Cairo (Glendale Community), WV, died Thursday, 20 October 1994, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born near Glendale, a daughter of the late Luther and Mae AYRES RINEHART. She was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith. Surviving are four sons, Brooks B. HARPER, Jr., Ray W. HARPER and Stanley L. HARPER, all of Glendale Community, and Donald G. HARPER of Parkersburg, WV; a daughter, Louella M. HANNAH of Glendale Community; a brother, Orvil J. RINEHART of RR 1, Cairo; 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Brooks B. HARPER, Sr., a brother, Herm V. RINEHART; two sisters, Ruby RINEHART and an infant. Services were held at Glendale United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Fran Williams officiating. Burial followed in Terry Cemetery near Glendale. McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, WV, was in charge of arrangements. (submitter not related)

Need to contact Jan Kabinsky regarding information on DILLON surname. ------------------------------------------------- Larry Heffner Lewisburg, West Virginia Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2133 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 10 Nov 1994, pg 8 Kathryn MARTIN, 80, of The Star Nursing Home, Bethesda, OH, died Saturday, 5 November 1994, at the home. She was born in Highland, WV, a daughter of the late William Thomas and Olive Belle CORBIN BOGGESS. She was employed as a private duty nurse. Surviving are two sons, Leon H. MATHENY of Little Hocking, OH, and Richard L. KALT of Vienna, WV; three daughters, Sister Clare Roberta KALT of Wheeling, WV, Joanne COX of Columbus, OH, and Linda D. ORR of Sunnyvale, CA; two brothers, James W. BOGGESS of Vienna, and Alonzo A. BOGGESS of Wellsville, OH; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, James A. MARTIN, a son, Harold Jennings KALT; a daughter, Diana J. COOK; and two sisters, Pearl KEENAN and Audrey FLINN. The body was donated to Ohio State University School of Medicine. Services were held at Our Lady of Charity Convent, Wheeling. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Wheeling, was in charge of arrangements. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2132 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 17 Nov 1994, pg 8 Freda A. MORRISON, 83, of RR 1, Cairo (Glendale Community), WV, died Friday, 11 November 1994, at Americare-Arlington, Parkersburg, WV. She was born at Twin Oaks, near Glendale, a daughter of the late Oliver C. and Minne Belle Joy SATTERFIELD. She had been in retail sales, and owned and operated Ritchie Floral of Glendale for many years. She was a former member of the Glendale Rebekah Lodge and a member of the Church of Christ, Pike, WV. Surviving are a daughter, Connie JONES, and a son, Thomas E. MORRISON, both of Glendale Community; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a stepgrandchild. Preceding her in death were her husband, Frank F. MORRISON, a brother, Harvey SATTERFIELD, and three sisters, Avis WAGONER, Blanche CUNNINGHAM and Grace HENDRICKSON. Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, WV, with Evangelist Cecil Dotson officiating. Burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery, Twin Oaks, near Glendale. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2131 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 17 Nov 1994, pg 8 Mildred Alta GILMORE HUNSAKER, 79, of Whitehall, WV, died Friday, 11 November 1994, in Fairmont General Hospital, Fairmont, WV. She was born in Cairo, WV, a daughter of the late Elijah Stephen and Bertha BRAUN GILMORE. She retired from Westinghouse Company of Fairmont after 25 years of service and was a member of Diamond Temple United Methodist Church, Whitehall Homemakers Club, Christian Women's Club, Pythian Sisters and Westinghouse Retirees Luncheon Group. Surviving are two sons, Howard HUNSAKER, Jr., of Grafton, WV, and George Gilmore HUNSAKER of Arlington, VA; two daughters, Anna Mae BRUMAGE of Wellsburg, WV, and Martha Jane PATTERSON of Woodstock, VA; a brother, Carl Oswell GILMORE of Massillon, OH; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Howard Clayton HUNSAKER, in 1976; two sisters, Garnet PERKINS and Edeth BRISSEY; two brothers, Cornelius GILMORE and Mancel GILMORE; and a grandchild, Shelly Marie HUNSAKER. Services were held at Ford Chapel, Ford Funeral Home, Fairmont, with the Rev. David Maze officiating. Burial followed in Bridgeport (WV) Cemetery. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2130 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 24 Nov 1994, pg 8 Esther L. SIERS, 92, of Mercer, PA, died Saturday, 19 November 1994, at Country Side Nursing Home there. She was born in Ritchie County, WV, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ida VINCENT HORNER. She was a homemaker and member of Seventh Street United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Albert J. SIERS of Wellsville, OH; two daughters, Myrtle L. STARKEY of Mercer, and Eva L. LANHAM of Cape Canaveral, FL; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Henry H. SIERS, a son, Henry H. SIERS, Jr., six sisters and two brothers. Services wre held at Leaveit Funeral Home, Parkersburg, WV, with the Rev. G. Frank Plybon, Jr., officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2129 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 24 Nov 1994, pg 8 Raymond A. DAWSON, 82, of Upper Falls, MD, died Monday, 14 November 1994, in Baltimore Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Ritchie County, WV, a son of the late Frank and Maude DAWSON. He was a 1932 graduate of Harrisville (WV) High School and a graduate of Potomac State College. Surviving are his wife, Loraine DAWSON; a daughter, Shirley of Baltimore; two brothers, Claron DAWSON of Parkersburg, WV, and Blaine DAWSON of Massillon, OH; two sisters, Evelyn SCHOENFIELD of Massillon and Kathryn STOVER of Panama City, FL; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held in Upper Falls. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2128 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 24 Nov 1994, pg 8 John Henry CANTWELL, 68, of Cairo, WV, died Friday, 18 November 1994, at Care Haven Convalesent Home, Sistersville, WV. He was born in Cairo, a son of the late Thomas R. and Callie KELLY CANTWELL. He was a World War II veteran, serving in Germany and France with the 279th Quarter Master. He retired from Teamster's Local 175 and from Associated Transport & Trucking Company after 28 years of service. Surviving are three sons, John Henry CANTWELL, Jr., of Mineral Wells, WV, James B. CANTWELL and Timothy C. CANTWELL, both of Cairo; three daughters, Peggy CLINE and Julia Ann HINTON, both of Cairo, and Penny BOWSER, of Williamstown, NJ; two brothers, Eugene CANTWELL of Cairo and Russell THOMAS of Williamstown; three sisters, Imogene PHILLIPS of Cairo, Lucille LEACH of Parkersburg, WV, and Betty Jean BURG of Mountain, WV; and nine grandchildren. Preceding him in death were a son, David Michael CANTWELL; two brothers, Larry CANTWELL and Tom CANTWELL; thee sisters, Marie McCULLOUGH, Joan WATSON, and Beulah SECURRO. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Cairo, with the Rev. Clelie Rexroad officiating. Burial followed in Cairo I.O.O.F. Cemetery. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2127 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 24 Nov 1994, pg 8 Osie J. HATFIELD, 91, of Harrisville, WV, formerly of Grantsville, WV, died Sunday, 20 November 1994, at Millsboro Nursing Home, Millsboro, DE. She was born in Ritchie County, WV, a daughter of the late Virgil and Lizzie BORDER TURNER. She was a 50-year member of the Harrisville, Chapter 29, Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of Harrisville Baptist Church. Surviving are four sons, Wayne HATFIELD of South Hills, CA, Henry HATFIELD of Grafton, WV, James HATFIELD, of Parkersburg, WV, and Harold "Bill" HATFIELD of Millsboro; a daughter, Eunice McKINLEY of Salsibury, MD; a sister, Mary DEEM of Parkersburg; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Russell W. HATFIELD, and two brothers. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with the Rev. Don Flanigan officiating. Burial followed in Harrisville I.O.O.F. Cemetery. (submitter not related)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QEC.2ACE/2126 Message Board Post: Ritchie Gazette, 24 Nov 1994, pg 8 Raymond Eugene WILSON, 80, of Canton, OH, died Tuesday, 2 November 1994, in Doctors Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Ellenboro, WV, and had lived in Canton, since 1946. He retired from U.S. Steel with 30 years of service and was an Army veteran of World War II, where he received five Bronze Stars and one Arrowhead. Surviving are his wife, Beulah; two sons, Ivand WILSON of Kimbolton, OH, and Kevin WILSON, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Leroy (Shirley) AMBROSE of Orrville, OH; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Edna) CROSTON of Parkersburg, WV, and Mrs. Lester (Helen) LAMM of Winchester, VA; a brother, Robert WILSON of Columbus, OH; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were hled at Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home, Canton, with Pastor Durwin Burtz officiating. Burial followed in Eden Cemetery. (submitter not related)