From: The Webster Echo. October 17, 1945. The Boggs Booster 4-H Club had a roast last Saturday night. Laurine Hollandsworth and Ethel Bragg just returned from Akron, Ohio to their home. Opal Bragg of Boggs and William Maul of Muddlety, were married recently. Mr. Maul is employed in Akron, Ohio. They visited homefolks here. Wanda Goff spend Saturday night with a friend, Della Bragg. Albert Hall wass recently discharged from the Navy. Juanita Cobb and Della Bragg visited the Boggs cemetery Sunday. Junior Blannkenship has returned to the Navy after spending a leave with his parents. There was church at the Barnette Run school house Saturday night and Sunday night and at the Boggs church Sunday night. Mrs. Glen Roberts is a visitor in Huntington for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Aans Goff are moving to their farm at Boggs, next week. Summers Barnette is in the Sacred Heart hospital for an operation. The Birch River school bus has changed from Number 10 to No. 15. Hillis Cobb has started back to work at Tioga after an operation. We are glad he has recovered. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Wilson of Boggs, are the parents of a baby son. Mr. andd Mrs. Albert Farlie, of Fairmont, were visitors at the home of Mrs. Viola Blankenship.

======================================================= VIRGINIA CONFEDERATE VETERAN A DAY FOR JUNE 2ND, 2000 ======================================================= George Arters enlisted with the Confederate military on October 20th, 1862 in Webster County, VA. He became a private with the 36th Virginia Infantry and was placed with Company H. George was listed as present until being wounded at the Cloyd's Mountain Battle on May 9th, 1864. 8888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 In Appreciation to those men nobly serving the "Cause" for which many gave their last ounce of true devotion. 8888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loyal Virginians serving the Confederate States of America!

Maxine Virginia Trier, 84, passed away May 29, 2000. She was born in Fairmont, W. Va., and had lived most of her life in the Akron area. Mrs. Trier, a local portrait artist, was preceded in death by husband, Walter (1991); and sister, Delores ``Pat'' Towne. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Deborah (Allen) Ramsey; granddaughter and caregiver, Virginia Maxine Ramsey, all of Akron, and eight other grandchildren. A private graveside service and burial has been conducted. (Prentice, 753-7721.) Howard Frederick Brooks Sr., 62, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Fairmont, W. Va., died Sunday, May 28, in Fairmont. He was born Feb. 12, 1938, in Fairmont, the son of the late Joseph and Lorraine Brooks. He was a retired coal miner and a member of Morningstar Baptist Church in Fairmont. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Anthony Clark of Harvey, Ill., Howard Brooks Jr. of Chicago, Ill., Napoleon Brooks of Canton, Ohio, Joseph and Martin Brooks, both of Fairmont, and Lawrence and Kimberly Brooks of Decatur, Ga.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Josephine Mack, Florence and Jesse Hawkins, and Judith Brooks, all of Akron, and Charles Yeater of Fairmont; brothers and sister-in-law, James and Sharon Brooks and Lawrence Brooks, all of Akron; 10 grandchildren, and several other relatives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie; and brothers, Henry and Samuel. On Saturday, June 3, viewing will begin at 11 a.m., and the funeral service at 1 p.m., at the Morningstar Baptist Church, 100 McKinney St., Fairmont, W. Va., Rev. Wesley Dobbs officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be directed to Howard Brooks Family, 842 Danmead St., Akron, Ohio 44305. The JG Lampkin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (1-304-366-7299).

Hollie W. Davis, 90, passed away May 26, 2000. He was born Oct. 11, 1909, in Tazewell, Va. He attended the Barberton Apostolic Faith Assembly Church, and was retired from Babcock & Wilcox with 33 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife, Martha; and daughter, Joann, he is survived by son, Fred Davis; very special grandchildren, Kristi Paparone and Eric Davis, all of Akron; and four sisters. Funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2000, at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton, Rev. Nelson R. Carter officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. (Cox, Barberton, 745-3311.) Clovis O. Drake, 84, passed away May 29, 2000. Born in Elana, W. Va., he was a Uniontown resident since 1971, where he was owner-operator of a Gravely tractor business for 45 years. He was a member of Canton Masonic Lodge 60 F&AM. He is survived by his wife, Linda; special niece, Cathy; grandchildren, three brothers, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., with a Masonic service at 5:45 p.m., at Hecker Funeral Home in Uniontown. Funeral services immediately following visitation at 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of V.N.S., 1200 McArthur Dr., Akron 44320. Pasha G. Stucky, 84, of Navarre, died May 29, 2000, at Massillon Community Hospital, after a long illness. She was born Oct. 30, 1915, in Jacksonburg, W. Va., and lived most of her life in the Navarre area. She was a retired elementary teacher from the Massillon Public Schools, and had graduated from Akron University with a master's degree in education. She was a member of First Christian Church in Massillon, Massillon Woman's Club, Massillon Senior Center, and A.A.R.P. She was preceded in death by first husband, Robert Woodyard, in 1978; second husband, John H. Stucky, in 1988; parents, George and Bertha (Ott) Goodrich; three sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by daughters, Mrs. Paul (Sylvia) Kreiling of Massillon, Elaine S. Evans of Navarre; stepsons, John E. Stucky of Bolivar, Richard P. Stucky of Canton; four grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nine stepgreat-grandchildren; sister, Gladys Warehime of Beach City. Funeral services at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Christian Church, with Dr. Darrell C. Filler officiating. Interment at South Lawn Cemetery in Beach City. Calling hours 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Atkinson- Feucht-Shaidnagle, 26 Second St. N.E., Massillon; and one hour prior to the service at the church. (Atkinson-Feucht-Shaidnagle, 833-4193.)

First, I want to apologize to those of you who are on more than one of these lists and received repeat messeges. Sorry!!! I wasn't sure if anyone on the list would be interested but our TENNANT family reunion is coming up on June 24th. It is mostly made up of the descendants of Ellis James and Eva Ellen (Varner) TENNANT but everyone is invited. For more info you can e-mail me: Steph092280@aol.com. Thank you!!

Can anyone tell me who the L.B.Brady is in this article? I have been searching forever (almost!) for a Lee Brady from Webster Co. Could this possibly be the one? He had a son, Willis. Don't know if he had a Cecil. Thanks, Jean

From: The Webster Echo, date is hard to read, but looks like January 28, 1948. Arcola News Richard and Reginald, twin sons of Mrs. Nola Burns, are spending a few days here with their mother. Richard having served in the Navy for two years stationed at Pearl Harbor, is now honorable discharged. Reginald too, has served in the Navy for two years and will return in a few days to Washington, D. C. where he is now stationed. Mr. and Mrs. Argel Morris, Ford and Eli Holcomb and W. B. Giles were in Webster Springs Saturday, on Business. Mr. Burl Beam and son, Elmer, are both patients in the Sacred Heart hospital, Richwood. We wish them a speedy recoverly. Miss Myrtle Beam, who has been staying with Roy Duckworth's at Upper Glade, has come home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ayers are the proud parents of a son, born Jan. 18. He is the sixth child. Bert Giles and Hoy Henline went to Webster Springs on a business trip, Monday. Robert Taylor was visiting his sister, Mrs. Hoy Henline, over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Greene and sons, Victor and Kyle, visited Mrs. Green's parents, the W. B. Giles, Sunday. Mrs. Kate Greene and son Harry, were calling on Mrs. Golda Givens, Saturday. Mrs. Jonas Tyler was shopping at Cowen, Saturday. Our county road commissioner had a foot bridge built across Laurel Creek to accommodate the people of Arcola. It was greatly appreciated and we thank him very much.

From: The Webster Echo, Sept. 6, 1944. Page 1. NOTE: There appears to be at least one typo in this article. The "H. L. Keller" mentioned was actually Luther H. Keller. Arcola News It seems as the news writer has slocked up a bit now for just a few brief notations: Mrs. Cliff Patchett, of this community moved to Gauley Mills recently. Miss Betty Tyler of Clarksburg visited her mother over the week end. Delbert Tyler, of Bolair, visited Robert Tyler one evening last week. Ed Ayres is seriously ill in a Richwood hospital. We hope he will soon be well. Mrs. Ervin Johnson, of Cowen, recently visited her mother, Mrs. M. J. Giles, who is recovering from a fractured leg. Ada Beene, who has been ill for some time is no better. Mrs. Katherine Green and Elloise Barnett returned from Brownwood, Texas, where Mrs. Green visited her husband, Pvt. Harry E. Green who is stationed at Camp Bowie. Pvt. Green returned to camp after a short furlough due to the death of his father, Mr. N. W. Green. Lon Holcomb, of Gauley Mills visited W. H. Holcomb, Thursday. Shella green and family, of Buckhannon, have recently moved to our community. Cecil Brady, of Grant town is missing in action. He is the son of L. B. Brady who lived in this community before going to Granttown. Mrs. Clarence Tyler, of Charmco, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Keller recently. Mary Tyler was a business visitor in Richwood one day this week. Little Victor Green is ill with hay fever. He is a son of Pvt. Harry Green. We hope he will soon be well. Vinna Keller was a business visitor in Webster Springs one day this week.

From: The Webster Echo, July 19, 1944. Page 1. Arcola News Mrs. Walter Bogart has been in very poor health for several months and Mrs. Robert Tyler, who has been sick since last December, will go to a hospital soon. She was former postmaster here. Billie Bogart, who has worked in Chicago for the past two years, is home on a vacation. Arley Diehl, of Bergoo, who has been on sick leave and visiting with his parents here for some time, will soon return to his work. His health is much improved. Mrs. Clyde Weese is visiting with home folks, after spending a year in Butte, Montana, where her husband is stationed. Pfc. Leonard Tyler, who is stationed in North Caroline, is home on a furlough. Veon Tyler, Denzil Greene, Leroy Giles and other young folks are working in Clarksburg. Misses Lorent and Betty Tyler are attending college in Clarksburg. Misses Zana, Eva and Donna Diehl are home from Columbus, Ohio, where they have been working in the Curtis Wright airplane factory. Alvin Wright is erecting some buildings on his property here before going into training with the marines. Mrs. Hannah Waugh, who has lived in this neighborhood for many years, has moved to Cowen. Nearly all of the miners who worked for the Lilly Coal company here have moved to the new Kessler mine near Bolair.

From: The Webster Echo, July 12, 1944. Page 1. Arcola News There seems to be quite a bit of activity around the old swimming hole here these days. Mrs. Eva Tracy is improving after a long illness. Ursher Jarvis, of Lost Run, who was hurt in a slate fall in the Kessler mine on Gauley River, several weeks ago, seems to be very much improved. Waitman Jarvis, of the navy spent a 17-day furlough with his parents recently. A small son of Fletcher Workman, while visiting the home of his grandfather, Hoy Henline, was bitten by a dog. At last report he was much improved and able to return home with his parents to Monterville. We understand that Arthur Smith, of Erbacon, was seriously hurt in a slate fall on Gauley River July 6 and was taken to a hospital. We are informed that Fred Newman, of Baltimore, Md. is moving into the Wright property here. Mrs. Clyde Weese and sister, Eva Diehl have gone to Columbus, Ohio. The latter to take treatment at the White Cross hospital for ulcers of the stomach. Delbert Diehl and family, of Bergoo, were visiting his parents here the Fourth of July. Alvin Wright has joined the marines. The farmers seem to be all out for production and everyone trying to do their bit on the home front.

Can anyone tell me who Ervin Johnson was. I noticed in this article a Mrs. Ervin Johnson. I have Johnsons of Webster Co in my line. Do not have the ancestors up to date on some of the Johnsons and any help is greatly appreciated. Judi

From: The Webster Echo, April 27, 1922. Page 4. Wainville Miss Edra Weese is still very ill. We hope for her early recovery. Aunt Elizabeth Morton visited relavies here last Friday. She was on her way to Webster Springs to take charge of the Valley House. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Irvin, of Curtin, are visiting here for a few days. Fletcher Workman, of Nicholas county, visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. J. W. Green, of Curtin, was a business visitor here a day or two last week. The president of the Protestant church delivered two fire sermons here Sunday. Mrs. John Green visited her sister, Mrs. Clark Cogar, at Cowen, one day last week. She says her sister is very ill. Mrs. Chas. Nichols returned home last Tuesday from a week's visit at Charleston, Mammoth, Dundon and Sutton. She was accompanied by her grand-daughters Anna and Catherine Morton. There was a pie supper at Lost Run Saturday night of the 15th. The proceeds went to Brother Harsh. Dr. Gruber, of Erbacon, was seen on our streets Monday. Miss Dale McElwain returned home Friday from Sutton, where she had been visiting relatives the past week. Lum Echols was calling on our merchants Monday. Mrs. Arch Hill visited her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Been, recently. She was accommpanied home by her grand-son, Master Paul Been. W. P. Weese, who has been working at Gauley Mills, spent Sunday at home. J. M. Weese, Fred Bennett and Hugh McCompton, who have been working in the mines at this place, have been loafing the week. We presume they struck for higher wages.

From: The Webster Echo, March 30, 1922. Page 4. Mr. and Mrs. Lemon Weese are the proud parents of a ten pound son, which arrived at their place the 9th, inst. Baron Weese, accompanied his sister, Miss Edra, to Skyles Saturday, returning Sunday, Miss Edra will visit friends and relatives for a week or two. Grandma Kiernan visited her daughter, Mrs. Jack Mason, at Bolair, a few days last week. E. J. Armstrong, of Summersville, and Miss Minnie Workman were united in marriage at the home of the bride on Lost Run, Sunday, at 2 o'clock, p.m. Rev. Frazier, of Erbacon, was the officiating minister. Quite a number of friends of the contracting parties were present. The writer, to gether with a host of friends wishes them much joy and happiness. Vada, the 11-year-old daughter of W. D. Weese, had the misfortune of having her thigh broken in two places by a falling tree. She had gone with her father to where he was cutting timber and was trying to get out of the way when the accident happened. Rev. H. E. Morton, who had just closed a series of meetings at Wolf Creek, was called to Baker's run, Sunday, to conduct the funeral services of a Mr. Knight of that place. Emery Bennett, who is working at Curtin, visited his family over Sunday. Revs. Harsh and Bragg are conducting a series of meetings on Lost Runn. We hope many souls may be saved. Aunt Mary Green, who has been making her home with her son, S. B. Green, has gone to stay awhile with her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Bern. Carl Cunningham, who is a student at the Cowen High School; was not able to be at school last week on account of the "flu". G. C. Johnson was at Barnsville on business one day last week.

From: The Webster Echo, March 9, 1922. Page 1. Wainville Mr. Elbert Lee and Miss Byrd Weese, of Arcola, were united in marriage, Thursday, March 23, at the M. P. Parsonage, Rev. H. E. Morton, of that church, offciating. The bride is the daughter of the late Squire George Weese, and is a lady of the purest type. The groom is the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Lee; of that place. They are splendid young people and we wish them much joy and happiness through life. John D. Sutton and Henry Waggy, of Erbacon were business visitors here Friday. Aubrey Cunningham, of Tioga, stopped off here to see his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cunningham. He was on his way to Baltimore to be treated for ear trouble. We hope for his speedy recovery. Mr. H. J. Watson moved to the Jake Myers farm near Bolair. We are sorry to see them go. Roy Cunningham, who has been working at Tioga, came down Sunday to see his wife. Mrs. W. M. Kiernan was at Erbacon Saturday to see the doctor. Glad to say she is improving. Miss Mona Flint, of Weston, visited friends here one day last week. S. A. Morton was taking up steel here one day last week. J. F. Been and daughter Esther went to Richwood Friday evening to attend the contest between Richwood and Summersville. W. M. Kiernan is taking treatment of the doctors at Cowen for stomach trouble. Miss Mona Weese was shopping at Erbacon Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hamrick of Cowen, visited their daughter, Mrs. Steward Green, last Sunday.

Harold ``Hugger'' Wilson, 76, passed away May 25, 2000. Born in Spencer, W. Va., he was an Army veteran, and retired from Lordstown Rubber Co. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters, he is survived by his wife of 57 years, Catherine; son, Dana Wilson of Kansas; daughter, Patricia (Robert) Tressel of Akron; grandchildren, Taylor, Tyler, and Rachel Wilson, Jennifer Hugg, Rebecca Stubbs, Pamela Daulbaugh; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services Tuesday, 12 noon, at the Eckard-Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St., with Rev. Douglas Shoup and Rev. Clair Besse officiating. Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service time. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Haven of Rest, 175 E. Market St., Akron 44309; Calvary Baptist Church, 820 White Pond Dr., Akron 44320; or to C.H.C. at 1520 S. Arlington, Akron 44306. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel, 535-7141.) Patrick Madden Sr., 74, passed away May 24, 2000. Born in Elkins, W. Va., he was an area resident most of his life. He retired from Ohio Brass with 18 years of service, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Barberton. He was preceded in death by brother, Joseph, survivors include his wife, Helen; son, Patrick Jr.; brother, Robert (Betty) of Parma Heights; and sister, Mary Angela (Charles) Reese of Chicago. Funeral services Tuesday, 10 a.m., at the Hahn-Hostetler Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Fr. Richard Arko, celebrant. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Calling hours one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. (Hahn-Hostetler, 825-2467.) Wayman D. Newman, 86, passed away May 27, 2000 at Akron City Hospital. He was born May 2, 1914 in Halleck, W. Va. to the late Thomas and Goldie (Hawkins) Newman, and he retired from First Baptist Church in 1982. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lucille; daughters, Shirley Reed, Joyce (Richard) Knecht, Bonnie Lamb, Dorothy (David) Bunnell, Genevie Everly; sons, Howard, Ronnie and Billy Newman; sister, Ruby Shroyer; twenty grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Donald and Arthur Newman. Friends may call Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m. at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. (at Gilchrist Rd.), where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Hillside Memorial Park. (NEWCOMER-FARLEY, 784-3334.) John Ward Thomas, 98, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2000 at Barnesville Health Care Center in Barnesville, Ohio. He was born to the late John Maylan and Josephene (Bennett) Thomas in Hundred, W. Va. on Dec. 25, 1901. He was a retired farmer and a member of Fairview Church of Christ in Fairview, Ohio. He was preceded in death by parents; wife, Opal E. Thomas; brothers, Ford and Harley Thomas; sisters, Retta West, Verna Johnson, Mattie Grear and Georgie Thomas. He is survived by son, William ''Sam'' Thomas of Zanesville, Ohio; daughter, Mrs. William (Constance) Kelley of Barnesville; sister, Phyllis McBride of Hendrysburg, Ohio; grandchildren, Audrey Rubright of Yorkville, Ohio, Samantha Thomas of Columbus, Ohio, Sonya ''Sonnie'' Wheeler of Fleming, Ohio and John W. Thomas of New Concord, Ohio; one great-granddaughter; and three step-grandsons. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2000 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home in Barnesville, Ohio. Funeral service immediately following calling hours at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Rodney West officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Hendrysburg, Ohio at the convenience of the family. (Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 1-740-425-1616.)

LTC William Paul Fisher (USAF Ret.), 76, of Navarre, Fla., died Sunday, April 16, 2000, at the Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center, after succumbing to a brief illness. ``Bill'' was born in Philippi, W. Va., on Sept. 3, 1923, to Marvin and Goldya Fisher. A longtime resident of Akron during his youth, he retired in 1977 in Florida, where he had been living since 1972. His wife, formerly Doris Marie Robinson, who herself was born in Akron, died suddenly in 1996. They were a loving and devoted couple for 52 years. After earning his wings in the Army Air Corps during World War II, Fisher rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. While on active duty as command pilot, he flew a variety of aircraft, including the B-26, C-123, and C-130. He was stationed at bases all over the world, including Germany, Okinawa, and Alaska. He was a decorated veteran of World War II, and both Korean and Vietnam conflicts. ``Bill'' was an avid golfer, baseball enthusiast, and football fan all his life. His interested ranged widely and included sports cars, amateur astronomy and photography, ham-radio operation, country music, and world travel. He held a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Akron, and worked for a time after the war at Goodyear, where his father had been a lifelong employee. He also earned a master's degree in business from George Washington University. Survivors include his eldest daughter, Carole, and her husband, Mike McCloy, of Satellite Beach, Fla.; his son, Edward and his wife, Gayle, of Pine Bush, N.Y.; and youngest daughter, Barbara, and her husband, Grover Asmus, of Mobile, Ala. He was a proud grandfather eight times over, and had three great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held April 20 at McLaughlin Mortuary Chapel, with an Air Force chaplain officiating. He was buried with full military honors at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Fla.

Evelyn Campbell Orr, 85, of Frederick, Md., died Tuesday morning, May 23, 2000, at the Citizens Nursing Home. Born in Vindey, Md., on Dec. 29, 1914, Mrs. Orr was the daughter of the late Lewis and Ella Tasker Comp. Evelyn spent most of her life in Morgantown, W. Va., and later resided in Ohio until she moved to Maryland in 1995 to be near her family. Mrs. Orr was the wife for 43 years of the late Jason Kenneth Orr, who died in March 1995. Surviving are son, Donald Harrison Campbell, and wife, Patricia, of Frederick, Md.; brother, George Comp of Reedsville, W. Va.; grandchildren, Rebecca Tama and husband, Charles, of Frederick, Md., Wayne Blaney and wife, Deborah, of Cuyahoga Falls, Donald H. Campbell Jr. of Daytona Beach, Fla., Suzanne Campbell of Rockport, Mass.; great-granddaughters, Laura and Kelly; great-great-grandson, Andrew. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 27, 2000, at 10 a.m., at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick, Md. Interment will be at North Lawn Memorial Gardens in Peninsula, Ohio, at a later date. There will be no hours of visitation at the funeral home.

I have lost the e mail address for the lady who had inquired about Mary Jane Hosey Wood for April 24, 2000. Please contact me again, have lost your address. I think she lived in Texas somewhere. Judi

Betty Jean Skidmore (nee Knepp), 76, died Tuesday, May 23, 2000. She was a resident of Barberton for 35 years, retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital as an RN with 26 years of service, and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Barberton and Jeannette Chapter 212, O.E.S. She is survived by husband, Joe; daughter, Cheri (Phillip) Elliott; grandchildren, Erik Joseph Elliott and Rachel Keri Elliott; sisters, Grace Parker of Naples, Fla., Rosemary Morrison of Unionville, Ohio, and Lois Armstrong of French Creek, W. Va. Funeral services Friday, 11 a.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Dr. Jack Lewis Pursell officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.) Walter R. ``Bob'' Hershberger, 73, of Barberton, passed away May 22, 2000, at Pleasant View Health Care Center. He was born March 8, 1927, in Blacksburg, Va., to the late George and Nanny Hershberger, and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. Bob will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Edna (Silcox); daughters, Susan George, Beverly (Dave) Burkett, Terri Graham; sons, James (Marsha), George ``Bob'' (Sheila), Donald; sister, Kathryn Tanner; brothers, Edgar, Charlie (Ruth), Richard; 16 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. (at Gilchrist Road), where funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m., with Rev. Nelson Pamer officiating. Interment Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. (NEWCOMER-FARLEY 784-3334.) Elsie M. Steiner, 78, died May 22, 2000. Born in Clarksburg, W. Va., she had been a resident of Akron and Cuyahoga Falls for 58 years. Mrs. Steiner worked for the B.F. Goodrich Tire & Rubber Co. during World War II, and devoted the rest of her life to her husband and children. She was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ. Preceded in death by brother, Paul, she is survived by her husband of 53 years, Raymond; daughter, Linda Steiner of Houston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Charles McPherson of Largo, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Carla Steiner of Copley Township; stepdaughter, Beverly (William) Carey of Diamond Bar, Calif.; grandchildren, Sean Steiner, John McPherson, Marc and Susan Carey; great-grandson, Adam; and brother, Richard Karl Kershner of Oklahoma. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. THURSDAY at Bethany United Church of Christ, 1235 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls, with the Rev. Stephen G. Gehlert officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 1645 W. Eighth St., Erie, Pa. 16505. (Billow FALLS Chapel, 867-4141.) Col. John J. Staud Jr., 62, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away May 20, 2000. He was born March 29, 1938, in Elkins, W. Va. Col. Staud graduated from high school at St. Mary's in Akron, attended Kent State in Kent, Ohio, prior to his military career, and later earned a degree in applied sciences from Troy State University in 1978. Colonel Staud's Air Force career began in December 1957, when he received his commission from the Aviation Cadet Corps. His military decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit in April 1982, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. After his retirement from the Air Force in 1982, he became a program support specialist for General Dynamics Services Co. in Fort Worth. During this time, he was appointed program manager for the F-16 program in Venezuela from 1983 to 1986. He received the highest-ranking civilian award presented by the Venezuelan government, achieved for his work with GDSC. In 1990, Mr. Staud earned his PCAM and began a career in property management. He held the position of general manager of Northcoast Village (1990 to 1996), and later was elected president of North Coast Village Home Owners Association in Oceanside, Calif., from 1997 to 1998. Col. Staud pursued his love of sailing while in the Oceanside area. Most recently, he served as general manager for Pine Mountain Club in Pine Mountain, Calif., from 1996 to 1998. Preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Staud, he is survived by wife, Genevieve, formerly of Belle Fourche, S.D. (the couple met while serving with the U.S. Air Force at CamRanh Bay, Vietnam); sons, John J. and Elke Staud of Luxembourg, James F. and Michelle Staud, Christopher M. and Karen Staud of Forth Worth, and Jeffrey J. and Kelly Staud of Lubbock; daughters, Cynthia D. and Brandon Boehme of Fort Worth, and Jennifer L. and Jose Escobar of Phoenix, Ariz.; father, John Joseph Staud Sr. of Kent, Ohio; brothers, James and Judy Staud of Lake Martin, Ohio and Joe and Marty Staud of Cumming, Ga.; sisters, Mary Ann Connor of Kent, Ohio; eight grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A vigil service will be held at 7 TONIGHT at Greenwood Chapel, with funeral services at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2000, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. Burial at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. (Greenwood Funeral Home, 1-817-336-0584.) Boyd A. Watkins, 77, passed away May 21, 2000, in Akron. He was born Nov. 19, 1922, in Rowlesberg, W. Va., the son of Raymond and Gertie Watkins. He served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corp. He worked for B.F. Goodrich. Mr. Watkins loved his cats. He is survived by wife, ``Jean'' Ortha Watkins of Akron; sister, Lelah Funk of Akron; stepdaughter, Rebecca Heckman; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two nephews; and one niece. There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2000, at the ADAMS MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (791 E. Market St.) Rev. Thomas Funk will conduct services. (Cremation Society of Ohio, 535-1012.) William Duncan Tanner, 67, of Chloe, Calhoun County, W. Va., died Thursday, May 18 at his home. Born at Dawes, Kanawha County, W. Va., he was a son of the late William and Rinda Postalwait Tanner. He retired from the Ford Motor Company of Walton Hills, Ohio, and was a welder. Surviving are two daughters, Jean Ann Keyser, and Hope ``Fox'' Tanner, both of Wadsworth, Ohio; two brothers, Joe Tanner of Columbus, Ohio; and James Tanner of Chloe, W. Va.; two sisters, Edith Laws of Miami, W. Va., and Maxine Tanner of New Jersey; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg. Interment will held at Green Cemetery, Nebo, W. Va. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Elsie L. King, 66, of Akron, passed on to eternal life on May 18, 2000, from complications due to leukemia. Born in Calhoun County, Nicut, W. Va., she was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Alma ``Carter'' King; brothers, Chester and Gene. She is survived by children, Diane Stopher, Debbie Cook, Steve Metz, Denise (Edd) Heppe, Denine Angels, Dawn Marks, Bobby and Darrin Vaughan; 16 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; special friend, Roy Meadows. Special thanks to Marshall Flaughers and Sharon Knicely Turner for all their help. Their moral support, love, and spirituality has been a great comfort. Arrangements by Stump Funeral Home in Arnoldsburg, W. Va. Olive J. Perkey, 79, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2000, at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. She was born in West Union, West Virginia and resided in Akron for 55 years. She was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Lucy V. Jett; husband, Ralph V. Perkey; brothers, John and James Jett; and sister, Thelma Underwood. Olive is survived by sisters, Pearl Jett of West Union, Roberta Jean Sullivan of Spanaway, Washington, Arlene Boyce of Weirton, West Virginia, Kathleen Bologa of Akron and Edna Kinney of Salem, West Virginia; brother, Joe Jett of Windham, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Pebble Creek Nursing Home for their compassionate care. Private family services will be held at the convenience of the family. Entombment at Hillside Memorial Park. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.) Virginia Parker met her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, face to face on Wednesday, May 17, 2000. She was born Nov. 23, 1914, in Mannington, W. Va. Virginia was preceded in death in 1986 by her husband of 50 years, James E. Parker. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Anna and Earl Norrod of Akron; and Sally and Wayne Pickens of Stow; three grandchildren, Lisa (Shawn) Stack, Jerry W. Pickens, and Becky (Shawn) Crabeels. She leaves four great-grandchildren; Tyler Thouvenin, Jordan and Nicholas Stack, and Alexis Crabeels. She is also survived by sisters, Emily Phipps of Canton, Helen Wise of Valparaiso, Fla., and Barbara Pittinger of Klamath Falls, Ore.; and brother, Robert Huey of Hurricane, W. Va. Mrs. Parker was a member of Mission Baptist Temple in Stow. During her life, she taught Sunday School for nearly 30 years at the Akron Baptist Temple and Kent Baptist Temple. She was a resident of Stow for almost 50 years. A special thanks to Bob and Fran Butcher for the loving care given to Mrs. Parker in their home for nearly four years, and to their loving staff--Carol, Dana, Dee, Virginia, Dennis, Kelly and Merle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haven of Rest Ministries, P.O. Box 1758, Akron, Ohio 44398-6110. Funeral service will be conducted Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m., by Rev. Bob Stephens, at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. (at Gilchrist Road). (NEWCOMER-FARLEY, 784-3334.) Vergie Pearl George, ``the hat lady,'' went to her Lord quietly at her home Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by husband, D. Lee; daughter, Marceda Ann; infant son, David Lee; father and mother, Albert and Laura Hibbs; sisters, Beryl, Dove, and Fannie; and brother, James. She leaves foster daughter, Joyce Crislip and her husband, Roger Crislip; granddaughters, Leslie Rolf, Jenifer Faircloth, and Kimberly Payne; great-granddaughter, Tosca Rolf; also, many cousins, nieces, and nephews in the Akron area and in West Virginia. Vergie was born in Sand Run, W. Va., on March 18, 1907, where she resided until she married and moved to Akron. She lived on a farm north of Barberton. Vergie loved the farm and gave her life to it, driving the tractor in the fields, as well as raising vegetables and fruits which she canned and froze and even sold at a roadside stand in front of the house for over 50 years. The family also raised hogs for the World War II effort. She took in and cared for foster children along with her own daughter during World War II. In later years, Vergie turned her yard and garden into a showplace of flowers. She also became well known for the beautiful hats she always wore -- one to match every outfit. She was a lifelong member of the Sand Run Baptist Church in West Virginia and attended the Akron Baptist Temple. She belonged to the Golden Agers at the ABT, Norton Senior Citizens, and Akron Country Western Music Association. She worked tirelessly at dinners and other activities for these groups. She traveled extensively with the Golden Agers in recent years. She will be remembered for her good deeds as a neighbor and friend, delivering gifts, providing transportation, and visiting shut-ins. She will be missed. Services will be at Akron Baptist Temple, 2324 Manchester Rd., Akron, TODAY at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. Dr. Charles Billington and Rev. Bill Lee will officiate. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Donations may be sent to the Akron Baptist Temple Mission Fund. Map and directions available at www.legacy.com. (Bacher--Norton, 825-3633.)

Thank you all for all the prayers for my mother. I left Alaska on the 2nd of May and got to Northern Virginia to find my mother able to communicate, which was really great. I arrived there on Wednesday the 3rd. Her brother and sister was there also from Pennsylvania. Although she was partially paralyzed on one side, she was talking and seemed to be doing a little better. We shared some laughs and tears and hopes that she was on the mend. However, on Saturday, she suffered 2 more minor strokes which were to be the final blows.....they had to discontinue dialysis because her blood pressure went too high...and since it was her will, they discontinued trying this. After re-evaluating everything, it was determined that it was only a matter of time. they moved her to a private room so we could stay with her all the time....and she passed on May 11th. All of us children were there at the time...and while making arrangements, I, the least likely, had a heart attack and was admitted to the hospital for cardiac cath and angioplasty, which was done this past Thursday, the 18th. I am now finally back home in Alaska... and still trying to stop reeling from all that has happened in the last month. Needless to say, this was not a good one....Yesterday, trying to get ready to leave, my brother was also admitted to the hospital for tests.... Thank you all for the prayers.... I appreciate the email support from such wonderful friends online....... now the business of catching up with all the messages.... please be patient with me...there are hundreds of them...... Joann