I enjoy the article from Wirt Co. My father was born in Wirt Co. 1904, A lot of his family came from there. Hi grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. These were the Cain's. Disoway, Thomas H., and Thomas and their family's. My husbands family also came from there. The Hannah's. His father was born in Wirt Co. 1906. We have been doing a family genealogy on the families. If any one has any information,they could give me I would appreciate it. Thank You [email protected]

I am searching for a Isaac D. Carpenter who had a son Martin Vanburen Carpenter in Rusk WV in 1904 I know that Rusk is in Ritchie Co. but can not find much info on Isaac there except that he married a Mary Ann Duff in 1902 so I am looking in near by counties Isaac also had two other sons Henry & John and a duaghter name Ethel and a stepdaug. name Susanna Nutter from Mary previous marriage Please if anyone has info on these Carpenters PLEASE e-mail me at [email protected] Thank you for your time Debbie in Ca

> > Clayburn Joseph "Spud" Hanna Sr., 83, of Elizabeth, died Sept. 12 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after a long illness. Thanks for the obituary posting. Clayburn Hanna was my mother's first cousin. Jimmie Barnes Homosassa, FL

Wirt County Journal September 22, 1999 Remember When ... * from the Wirt County Journal files. April 8, 1921 Snyder-Bray Miss Bonnie Snyder of Elizabeth and Mr. W. R. Bray of Logan were united in marriage at Logan on last Saturday. Miss Snyder is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Snyder of Elizabeth and was formerly one of Wirt County's progressive lady teachers. She has been holding a position for the past four or five months in a post office at Logan. The journal extends hearty congratulations to the happy couple. Attention Sir Knights To the members of the order who have not been attending regularly, do you know what you have been missing? Don't you know on last Monday night we had work in second and third degrees and were honored by a visit from Hope Lodge No. 10 of Parkersburg by the following named brothers: Messrs. S.S. Johnson, S.S. Roush, C.A. Smith, J.H. McKry, C.J. Duncan and C.E. Sprinkle, who assisted in conferring the degree in a most impressive and pleasing manner. These gentlemen are of the kind that believe in making life worth while and stand for high and noble things in the order. Their visit was very much appreciated by the local order and they are most cordially invited to come again. We have still further good news. We have the promise of a visit from the Grand Chancellor, Hon. E.T. England, and the Grand Keeper of Records and seal, Hon. Samuel B. Montgomery, on next Monday night, April 11, 7:30 p.m. These men are not only the big men in Pythianism in the state of West Virginia, but have to do with matters of public moment and the citizens of the town should feel themselves honored by a visit from these distinguished gentlemen, and Phythianism in particular should be wonderfully stimulated and encouraged by their coming - Let us hope that it will be. We are anticipating great results from this gathering and it is earnestly requested that every member of the local organization make a special effort to be present and do his part in making the evening a success. The principles for which this Great Order stands are of too much importance for good citizenship and the better life of the community for anyone who has ever been affiliated with the organization to allow themselves to be deprived of its elevating results. Light refreshments served at close of session. Walter Hoffman, K of R & S.; W.M. Pomroy, C.C. December 12, 1958 34 Deer Killed Here last Week Deer hunters were out by the hundreds in Wirt County daily all last week (Dec. 1-6) and a total official kill for the county is listed as 34, according to conservation officer Ralph E. Smith, City, on Wednesday of this week. Smith said that several arrests were made for various violations of the hunting regulations, and one arrest for an illegal burning charge. There has been no report of any hunting accident. Most of the deer killed in Wirt were checked at the Munday Esso Station, City, but a few of them in Ritchie, Roane and Wood counties. Tuck Bumgarner in Engraving Business A local youth, Ray H. (Tuck) Bumgarner, has gone into a partnership business with a fellow printer on the Parkersburg News, John F. (Jack) Sams, in establishing a new business firm in Parkersburg, the Quality Engraving Co., making half-tone and line etched zinc engravings for newspaper, and commercial printing use. Tuck is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray H. Bumgarner, City, and a former Journal employee during his school years here. He is a graduate of the printing school of West Virginia Institute of Technology, then served two years in the U.S. Air Force, with overseas duty on the Stars and Stripes service newspaper, in Tokyo, Japan. He has been employed for most of the time since then as a printer with the Parkersburg News. Elizabeth's 'Best' Christmas Street Decorations Are Up What appears to be the best business area Christmas decorations in the history of the community were installed the middle of this week by men from the Elizabeth Lions Club, and the town will be officially "lit up" this coming Saturday afternoon and evening, with the arrival of Santa Claus, who will be greeted at the Tucker Creek Bridge and escorted up town by a parade with the Wirt High band participating. Fire Damages Honaker Home The home of Mrs. Georgia Honaker, off the old Railroad Right-of-Way, City, was damaged by fire early afternoon Thursday, but the quick and efficient work by members of the Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Department was credited with saving the home. Skaters Find Ideal Spot at Hatchery The early winter season of the past several days, including freezing temperatures down to near zero on several mornings, has provided winter sport for ice skaters, and a few are enthusiastic at finding almost ideal conditions at the State Fish Hatchery, across the L.K.R. from Palestine.

Wirt County Journal September 22, 1999 Obituaries Carrie Atkinson Carrie M. Atkinson, 92, of Cairo, died Sept. 13 in Parkersburg. She was born Oct. 14, 1906, in Elizabeth. She was a homemaker, a member of the senior citizens of Cairo., attended the United Methodist Church at Nutter Farm and was a member of the United Methodist Women of Cairo. She is survived by one son, Robert Atkinson of Oceanside, Calif.; two daughters, Eva Mahoney of Cairo and Mary Batton of Wilmington, N.C.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Salatheal and Millie Williamson Simmons; two sons, Carl and Edward Simmons; one daughter, Mae Slocum; six brothers; two sisters; two grandchildren; and her husband, Harvey "Tom" L. Atkinson. Services were held Sept. 15 at Raiguel Funeral Home, Cairo, with the Rev. Danny McVey officiating. Burial was in Masonic Memorial Park, Cairo. Eva C. Boso Eva C. Boso, 77, formerly of Larkmead, died Sept. 18 at Ravenswood Care Center. She was born in Wirt County, a daughter of the late Isaac Preston and Anna Phillips Halbert. She attended the Grace Gospel Church in Pettyville, worked at Corning Glass for 14 years and was an avid tole painter. She is survived by two sons, Ralph D. Wingrove of Coolville and David W. Boso of Sherman; one brother, Jack Halbert of Marathon, Fla.; three sisters, Janet Frazier of Parkersburg, Hazel Dulaney of Boaz and Bernice Ashby of Parkersburg; four grandchildren; two great-grandchilden; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence W. Boso, and one brother, Clifford Halbert. Services were held Sept. 20 at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Mike Allen officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. Francis E. Full Francis E. "Frank" Full, 80, of Rt. 2, Washington, died Sept. 14 in the Willows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Parkersburg. He was born in at Windy, Wirt County, a son of the late 0key and Della Pearl Board Full. He retired as a guard in 1977 from DuPont Washington Works and served seven years as scout master for Boy Scout Troop 109. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps Infantry veteran of World War II and a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Elva M. Randolph Full; two daughters, Betty Barker and husband Johnnie of Washington and Marlene Hickman of Parkersburg; three sons, Clifford E. Full and wife Eileen of Washington, Lester O. Full and wife Debbie of Washington and Paul A. Full of Washington; two sisters, Lucille Durst of Akron and Ruby Drain of Parkersburg; two brothers, Clairiden Full and Clarence Full, both of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren, Jonda Barker Craddock of Washington, Debbie Full Taylor of Concord, N.C., Cassie Hickman Radabaugh of Millwood, Mark Full of Concord, Brandon Full of Parkersburg, Carrie Hickman Brookover of Parkersburg, Kelly Sheppard of Athens and Erica Sheppard of Washington; and three great-grandchildren, Wyatt A. Taylor, Dylan M. Radabaugh and Christian D. Craddock. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harley Full; and one granddaughter, Amy D. Full. Services were held Sept. 17 at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. S. Ward Robinson officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens. Irene Veon Mildred Irene Veon, 69, of Coolville, died Sept. 18 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late William and Clarice Haught Sinnett. She was a homemaker mg a Protestant. She is survived by her husband, Arnold L. Veon; two daughters, Jane Vannoy and Debbie Little, both of Coolville; two sisters, Eldred Shanks of Coolville and Norma Dawson of Vienna; five grandchildren, Jay Perkins, Julie Biles, Jason Vannoy, Tracy Little and Cathy Clem; and one great-granddaughter, Emily Biles. She was preceded in death by two brothers; and one sister. Services were held Sept. 21 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Chapel of Remembrance, with Pastor John Long officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens, Garden of Everlasting Life.

Wirt County Journal September 15, 1999 Remember When ... * From the Wirt County Journal files March 25, 1921 Munday Items Born to Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Pepper on March 11th a big bouncing boy. Mr. Luther Jones and Miss Emily Olive Richards were united in marriage at the home of pastor A.M. Hammer on Thursday evening of last week. Herchel Pepper, who has been employed at Fairmont during the winter, came home last week for a visit with home folks. The singing school at Bell Chapel is doing good work and is attracting much interest. M. L. Wolverton was on Leading Creek Friday and Saturday of last week doing some surveying. Henry Roberts of Straight Creek was a business visitor in Elizabeth on Thursday of last week. Dorr Stewart Shot A very sad accident occurred at Creston on Friday night of last week when the young folks of that community were celebrating the marriage of Mr. Howard Pell and Miss Susie Wix by the customary serenade. Young Stewart had a shotgun as a noise-making instrument, which it seems he had set down on the porch loaded and when he went to take it up, slipped from his hand hitting the hammer on the edge of the porch which discharged it; the contents taking effect in his face which was torn and mangled dreadfully. He was hurried at once by boat toward a hospital, but died before the boat reached Elizabeth. Here his remains were taken in charge by the Elizabeth Furniture and Undertaking Co. and prepared for burial and were then taken back to Creston on the same boat leaving here about noon Saturday. The funeral was held at Creston Monday at 2 o'clock with Rev. Tolbert officiating. About 1,000 people attended the funeral. Dorr was about 18 years of age and the youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. Stewart of Creston. FOR SALE: One dark bay horse seven years old, weight 1,200 lbs. Guaranteed good worker and sound. Will sell for cash or good note. G. C. Clayton, Newark. December 5, 1958 LK Nursery Adds More Acreage Lakin Burr, superintendent of the Little Kanawha Nursery in the Newark section, last week announced the Nursery had acquired another tract of land - a 24-1/2 acre Marion Oldaker farm, lying directly across the highway from the new building area on the grounds. This brings the total acreage now owned by the Nursery to nearly 400, Mr. Burr said. Their property lies on both sides of the Little Kanawha River, with development and plantings underway only on the Newark side. Fire Destroys Barn, Livestock Six cows, a steer, two hogs and 19 pigs perished in a fire which destroyed a large barn on the farm of George H. Strong, Route 3, City, early Sunday morning. Also destroyed was a Farmall M. tractor and about 600 bales of bay. Several pigs escaped unhurt except for singeing and several other head of stock cattle were in adjoining fields and escaped. Another cow escaped but was badly burned. Cheuvronts To Celebrate Golden Anniversary Dec. 14 Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Cheuvront, Rt. 2. Palestine, W.Va., will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday, December 14. Open house will be held at their home on Right Reedy Road from two to five in the afternoon, and all their neighbors, friends and relatives are invited to call. Mr. and Mrs. Cheuvront were married Dec. 13, 1908, at the home of Will Pomroy in Elizabeth by the Rev. J. L. West of Rt. 31, Parkersburg. Rural Fire Leaves Six Homeless An early afternoon Thanksgiving Day fire destroyed the Harry Keener residence, Rt. 3, City, known as the former Guy Mace farm, leaving six persons homeless. Only a TV set and two chairs were saved from the dwelling, except for the clothing the occupants were wearing, it was reported the day after the blaze. Fire Razes Ayers Home Fire destroyed the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. (Alva) Ayers, elderly couple of the Windy community, Rt. 1, City, mid-afternoon Wednesday this week, the third destructive farm blaze in Wirt County in less than a week. The five or six-room two-story residence and virtually all personal belongings were lost. Only a few items were removed before the flames became too intense to bear.

Wirt County Journal September 15, 1999 Obituaries William Hague William Howard Hague, 84, of Elizabeth, died Sept. 4 in Parkersburg. He was a member of the Morristown Community Church. He is survived by two sisters, Barbara Bragg and Lilly Honaker, both of Parkersburg; four stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Sept. 5 at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Burial was in Garden of Memories, Tampa, Fla. [Picture] Clayburn J. Hanna Sr. Clayburn Joseph "Spud" Hanna Sr., 83, of Elizabeth, died Sept. 12 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, after a long illness. He was born April 28, 1916, in Akron, Ohio, a son of the late Charlie C. and Lillian Wachter Hanna. He is a 1936 graduate of Wirt County High School and attended Morris Harvey College, one of Wirt County's first athletes to receive a full athletic scholarship to attend college. After 32 years, he retired from Parkersburg Lumber in 1989, where he was comptroller and sales manager. He also served as the supply officer for C.C.C. and was formerly employed by the Carnation Milk Company, the Wirt County Board of Education, Belpre Lumber Company and Sears Roebuck and Company. A member of Hill Grove Baptist Church, he spent many years performing his favorite past time of farming in the Spring Creek and Beulah Hill Communities. He was one of the first Wirt Countians to sell milk commercially and to farm with a rubber tired tractor, purchased in 1942. He played the piano, was a strong advocate of furthering one's education and loved sports, especially football. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Garnet Davis Hanna; three children, Karen and husband Terry Caltrider, Joe Hanna and wife Nancy, all of Elizabeth, and Sheryl and husband Larry Holdren of Little Hocking, Ohio; three grandchildren, Joe and wife Beth Caltrider of Charles Town, Jenny Caltrider of Atlanta, Ga., and Tony Hanna of Elizabeth; five sisters, Virginia Criner of Titusville, Fla., Betty Baldrige of Pittsburgh, Mary Collins and Lois Sheppard of Palestine and Sharon Sprague of Wichita, Kan.; two brothers, Glen and Bill Hanna, both of Parkersburg; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Bessie Smith Hanna; two sisters, Evah Kay Hanna and Janet Tanner, and one brother, James V. Hanna. His life will be celebrated during services at 1 p.m. today (Sept. 15) at the Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with the Rev. Mark McCloy officiating. Visitation is from one hour prior to services today. Interment will be in Mount Solon Cemetery. In lieu of other memorials, donations may be made to Mount Solon or Hill Grove cemetery funds or the Clayburn J. Hanna Sr. Scholarship Fund, c/o Busch Funeral Home, P.O. Box 43, Elizabeth, W.Va. 26143. William Holland II William Kenneth Holland II, 47, of Belpre, died Sept. 3 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Montgomery, W.Va., a son of William Kenneth Holland Sr. and Anita Joy Phillips Holland of Many, La. He was a member of the Lake Logan Bass Club, B.A.S.S., and was an avid bass fisherman. He was a plant manager at Marietta Industrial Enterprises, ASMI division. He graduated from Federal Hocking High School in 1969. He was an artist and a certified machinist. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Holland; two sons, William Kenneth Holland III of Belpre and Justin Ray Holland of Belpre; one daughter, Jamie Gainer of Belpre; three grandchildren, Ashley Lynn Holland, William Kenneth Holland IV and Alexander Gainer; four brothers, Stephen Holland of Hockingport, Michael Holland of Torch, Charles Holland of Coolville and George Holland of Belpre; and three sisters, Susan Thompson of Coolville, Pamela Morrison of Palestine and Alissa Holland of Belpre. He was preceded in death by an infant sister. Services were held Sept. 5 at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Cecil Morrison officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Ralph Jay Shaver Ralph Jay Shaver, 76, of Glenville, died Sept. 5 in Weston. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Shaver, one son, Roger Shaver of Elizabeth; two daughters, Sue Cottrill and Brenda Grogg, both of Glenville; one brother, Kenneth Shaver of Bell View; and five sisters, Cora Anderson, Nora Fields, Freda Butcher, Grace Gill and Ruth Crites. Services were held Sept. 8 at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville. Burial was in Sand Fork Cemetery. Roy W. Walter Roy William Walter of Charleston died Sept. 1 in CAMC, Memorial Division, following a short illness. He served as an assistant state superintendent of schools, a school administrator in several counties, including Preston, Wirt, Calhoun and Taylor, was an administrator in the Anderson-Warner Reading Clinic, Charleston, and worked as an educational consultant for OSHA after his retirement. He was a former principal of Wirt County High School. He received his bachelor's degree from Fairmont State College and advanced degrees from West Virginia University and New York University, was a member of West Virginia and national education associations and was president of West Virginia Driver and Safety Association and the National Driver and Safety Education Association. He was a member and officer of various social and fraternal organizations, including Kiwanis International, Masonic lodge, Beni Kedem Shrine, Charleston, and Osiris Shrine, Morgantown, and was a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Charleston. In 1980, he was given the honor award from the state Department of Education for his outstanding work in safety and during commencement, a high school student receives the Doctors Walter and Miller Award for safety activities. He is survived by his wife, Lorena "Kitty" Andrews Anderson Walter; two sons, William R. of Columbia, Tenn., and Robert W. of Seattle, Wash.; and four grandchildren. Services were Sept. 4 at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church with the Revs. Knute Jacobson and Fred Bannerot officiating. Entombment was in Cunningham Memorial Park Mausoleum, St. Albans. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, was in charge of arrangements.

Wirt County Journal September 8, 1999 Remember When ... * From the Wirt County Journal files March 18, 1921 School Items The annual school election for the town will be held at the town hall on next Monday, March 21. J. K. Daniell whose term expires has made a very painstaking and efficient board member. Whether he will stand for reelection and be elected or not he deserves much credit for his untiring efforts in behalf of the betterment of our schools. Don't fail to consider carefully the advantages for advancement offered by the Elizabeth Summer School before making up your mind to go elsewhere the coming term. You will find the advertisement elsewhere in this paper. The unrivaled success of two professors Snodgrass and Walker in preparing their pupils to successfully pass the Teachers' Examination should be a first consideration in choosing a school for this year. Enroll with the Elizabeth Summer School and be assured of a profitable and successful term. Miss Beulah Woodyard has resigned as teacher of the West Point School, and John Tanner is finishing the term. Munday Items Harvey Hays recently returned from the Texas oil fields where he has been employed. Mrs. M. Vandall and son Allen of Creston were visiting relatives in this community last week. Uncle Charlie Rogers, of near Jane Lew, Harrison County, who has spent the winter here, expects to return to his former home this week. Squire Depue was a visitor at Creston the latter part of last week. Rev. A.M. Hammer was called to the mouth of Hughes River to preach a funeral on Wednesday of last week. He made a trip to Parkersburg before, returning home on Thursday. J.0. Mills, who has been in hospital at Parkersburg several days where he underwent an operation for bone consumption, was brought home on Thursday of last week, some improved but still very poorly. Public Sale I will offer for public auction my residence on Brush Fork of Standing: Stone on Wednesday, March 30, 1921. The following described personal property to-wit: 1 mare, 10 years old, weight 1,300 1 horse, 7 years old, weight 1,000 2 milch cows both 6 years old, one will be fresh the 20th of March and the other the 15th of April 5 two year old steers, good 3 one year old calves 2 pigs 6 months old, good 1 two horse buggy 1 spring wagon 1 set double workharness 1 set double buggy harness 1 new army saddle 1 mowing machine 1 hay rake and all necessary farming tools 1 lot of chickens 1 lot of com 1 lot of potatoes 1 stack of loose hay 1 new cook stove 1 telephone box and stake 1 heating stove 1 new kitchen cabinet and other household and kitchen furniture too numerous to mention. November 28, 1958 More Than 100 See Leroy Farmers Receive Top Award Mr. and Mrs. James H. Givens of Leroy, operators of a 106-acre farm with a diversified program, are recipients of the top Win County Farming For Better Living award, it was announced at the program's climaxing event, the annual farmer-businessmen's banquet, held in the high school gymnasium here last Friday night. Approximately 110 persons attended the affair and enjoyed a ham dinner, served by members of the Wirt High Band Booster's Club. Rev. Joseph H. Mills Freshman at Toledo The Rev. Joseph H. Mills, 6055 Whiteacre Road, Toledo 6, Ohio, son of Don and Helen Smith Mills, displays in this photo the same kind of smile and pleasant personality that made him popular with Elizabeth residents during his boyhood years and until the family moved to Northern Ohio about two and a half years ago. Ed Hughes in Station Business at Lubeck C. E. (Ed) Hughes, recent operator of the Esso Standard Service Station in Elizabeth for several months, has opened a new Kaystone Service Station in a newly developed section of Lubeck on Rt. 2, South of Parkersburg. He, plans to have a formal opening near the first of December. Elizabeth Theatre Thur., Fri., Sat., Nov. 27-28-29 "Elvis Presley" in "King Creole" Startling: Thurs., Dec. 4: "Horror of Dracula" For Thrills - Chills All in color. We Dare You to See It!

Wirt County Journal September 8, 1999 Obituaries James Lovell Sr. James K. Lovell Sr., 80, of Parkersburg, died August 31 at his residence. He was born Nov. 29, 1918, in Kingston, Fayette County, a son of the late Samuel Wade and Anna Little Stone Lovell. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and Beckley College. He was a 50-year member of the I.B.E.W. 968 of Parkersburg. In 1963, he was hired as a senior field engineer and technical advisor for the design, construction and operation of the NASA Mission Control Center, Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas. He also assisted in the data installation of the NASA Flight Acceleration Laboratory at Sam Houston NASA Facility. He was later assigned as superintendent of the NASA Mississippi Test Facility, Data Handling Center near Gulfport Miss., In 1970, he was employed by Service Technology Corp. at Houston NASA site and was obliged to have been assigned to Mission Control during the Apollo XIII flight to the moon and give technical support to the Apollo XIII investigating team, following the astronauts safe return back to Houston, following the aborted flight to the moon. He was a member of the Edgelawn United Methodist Church, where he served as Boy Scout master, official board member, Sunday school teacher and annual Methodist conference delegate, building committee and lay leader. He was a charter member of the Fort Neal Kiwanis Club, where he served as board member, international, delegate, state chairman of the Childrens Miracle Network Telethon. He has been honored as a distinguished president and lieutenant governor of Kiwanis. He helped with the Parkersburg Safety Town program for preschoolers. He was a member of Gideons International, Parkersburg camp. He is a member of the National Eagle Scouts Association, Mount Olivet Masonic Lodge 3, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Royal Arch Masonry, Jerusalem Chapter 3, Calvary Commandry 3, Knights of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, Knights of Malta, Knights of Templar, Nemesis Temple of the Shrine, Ohio Valley Shrine Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1212, DAV and American Legion Post 15. He served in the Army, U.S. Infantry, 457 Reinforcement Battalion during World War II, landing at La Havre, France, during the Normandy Allied Invasion. He is survived by his constant companion and close family friend of many years, May Belle Frazier; children, James K. Lovell Jr. of Morgantown, Joyce Suzanne Tewes of Pearland, Texas, Michael D. Lovell of Elizabeth, Robert L. Lovell, Rodney D. Lovell and Lynford C. Lovell, all of Parkersburg; three sisters, Betty Prillaman of Martinsburg, Va., Lena Darnell of Sophia, W.Va., and Martha McMillion of Blacksburg, Va.; one brother, Frank Lovell of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Margaret Lovisia Walker Lovell; an infant brother, William Carliss Lovell; one brother, Wade Dudley Lovell; and two infant grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 2 at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, with military graveside services by American Legion Post 15 and Masonic services by Mount Olivet Blue Lodge 3. H. Olan Thompson Harry Olan Thompson, 79, of Parkersburg, died August 30 in Parkersburg. He was a son of the late Harry and Viola George Thompson. He is survived by one sister, Cloris Hickel; one brother, Donald; 12 nieces; four nephews; and several grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Thompson; one sister, Vera Buck; and one infant sister. Services were Sept. 2 at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Kenny Welch officiating. Burial was in Buffalo Cemetery. Edith E. White Edith E. White, 68, of Weirton, died Sept. 2 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born April 21, 1931, in Elizabeth, a daughter of the late John and Daisy Connolly Wilson. She was a homemaker and a member of Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church of Weirton. She is survived by her husband, Victor A. White; one son, Mark V. White of Weirton; and one daughter, Vicki J. Knotts of Weirton. She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Delma Wilson. Funeral liturgy with mass was Sept. 3 at Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church. Burial was in Saint Paul Cemetery, Weirton. Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, Weirton, was in charge of arrangements.

Here is an interesting note from the Journal Classifieds on September 22. Wanted Information wanted of Dora Woodyard concerning burial and time of death for historical society and library named in her honor. Any pictures gratefully accepted. Call 275-2082.

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Hello Jennifer, Thank you for your help. I will appreciate any information. Regards, Ray

I work with a Shirley Kyer who lives in Wirt County. I will ask her about her husband's family to see if they can help (or if it's their family line). Jennifer Ramon Starr wrote: > > Does anyone know anything aout Lewis KYER 1792 - 1852 who married > Elizabeth BOGGS 1797 -1873. Buried in Braxton Co. > > Any clues appreciated. > > Ray > > ==== WVWIRT Mailing List ==== > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% > ..........................WIRT MAILING LIST............................ > TO UNSUBSCRIBE SEND A MESSAGE TO: [email protected] and put > only the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of your message. Your request > is then processed automatically. So "PLEASE" be sure that this is the > the only thing that appears in the body of your message. Should even a > signature file be attached this will cause your message to fail. THANKS > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% -- Jennifer Johnston [email protected] http://www.geocities.com/heartland/flats/9645

Does anyone know anything aout Lewis KYER 1792 - 1852 who married Elizabeth BOGGS 1797 -1873. Buried in Braxton Co. Any clues appreciated. Ray

I don't know, but I'll ask Shirley next week. Jenny [email protected] wrote: > > I have a lot of family that still live in Wirt County. That is where I was > born and raised. I don't remember a Robert or Shirley Kyer that lived there > before but that doesn't mean that they are not related. I have not been back > to the birth place in a long time. Do you know by chance what part of the > county they live in? Maybe that will help. I think but am not sure that the > only Kyer that used to live there is Koen Kyer. He is my uncle. I am very > intersted in trying to dig up the family roots but so far I have hit nothing > but walls. > > Keith > > ==== WVWIRT Mailing List ==== > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% > ...........................WIRT MAILING LIST........................... > FOR TECHNICAL OR LIST QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected] > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% -- Jennifer Johnston [email protected] http://www.geocities.com/heartland/flats/9645

no. Shirley is about 40 and lives in Wirt County. Her husband is Robert (i think). I don't know him at all. Just curious! Jennifer [email protected] wrote: > > Hi Jennifer, > > I am related to a Shirley Kyer that is married to my father Doren Kyer. She > is my step mother and I am not sure where she works but I think she is > working in Ohio where they live. I am not sure if it is the same person that > you are thinking about. > > Keith > > ==== WVWIRT Mailing List ==== > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% > ...........................WIRT MAILING LIST........................... > RootsWeb need you now! Consider becoming a sponsor or a donor today! > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% -- Jennifer Johnston [email protected] http://www.geocities.com/heartland/flats/9645

I have a couple of cousins visiting right now from Arizona. They used to live in Maryland and, of course, visited West Virginia frequently. One hadn't been back east for 28 years. They're having a ball right now because the leaves are just starting to be pretty, despite the drought this summer. By the way, are you related to Shirley Kyer (who is married, I think, to Robert?) Shirley works at Public Debt with me. Jennifer [email protected] wrote: > > Hello all, > > I live in Arizona now and to tell you that there is a difference in seasons > would be an understatement. I constantly feel home sick for the tree and > mountains of West Virginia. I hope to one day return to the place that stole > my heart. > > Keith > > Phoenix, AZ > > ==== WVWIRT Mailing List ==== > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% > ...........................WIRT MAILING LIST........................... > FOR TECHNICAL OR LIST QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected] > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% -- Jennifer Johnston [email protected] http://www.geocities.com/heartland/flats/9645

I have a lot of family that still live in Wirt County. That is where I was born and raised. I don't remember a Robert or Shirley Kyer that lived there before but that doesn't mean that they are not related. I have not been back to the birth place in a long time. Do you know by chance what part of the county they live in? Maybe that will help. I think but am not sure that the only Kyer that used to live there is Koen Kyer. He is my uncle. I am very intersted in trying to dig up the family roots but so far I have hit nothing but walls. Keith

Hi Jennifer, I am related to a Shirley Kyer that is married to my father Doren Kyer. She is my step mother and I am not sure where she works but I think she is working in Ohio where they live. I am not sure if it is the same person that you are thinking about. Keith

Keith: Yes, it does steal one's heart. The peace of just sitting on the porch and taking in the marvel of it all, is more than I can take at times. I love this place more than any other that I have been in and hope that some day you can return to these her' hollars! People are different too aren't they? Not to say that other places have strange people, but they just are missing the feeling of home that you get around here.. I'm sure you will receive other message similar to mine. There is just something that draws one here and keeps you yearning to return. Mary [email protected] wrote: > Hello all, > > I live in Arizona now and to tell you that there is a difference in seasons > would be an understatement. I constantly feel home sick for the tree and > mountains of West Virginia. I hope to one day return to the place that stole > my heart. > > Keith > > Phoenix, AZ > > ==== WVWIRT Mailing List ==== > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% > ...........................WIRT MAILING LIST........................... > FOR TECHNICAL OR LIST QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected] > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%