Wirt County Journal June 26, 2002 Remember When . . . * From the pages of the Journal July 17, 1925 Local and Personal Mrs. R.W. Bray and little daughter, who have been visiting at the parental home, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Snyder, for several weeks, returned to their home at Huntington the latter part of last week. Mr. Bray has been appointed pavement inspector for the city of Huntington. Earl N. Boice, progressive farmer of Route 3, was a pleasant caller at the Journal Office the latter part of last week while in town on business. T.J. Lightner, of South Parkersburg, a former resident of this county, paid the Journal Office a pleasant call on Friday of last week while in town on business. D.P. Andrick, of Somerville Fork, visited his sons, Billy and Emmett here a few days the latter part of last week. Mrs. Hollie Vandale of Reedy District, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Thorn here over the week end. Paul Roberts, of Pittsburgh, visited the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Roberts, the latter part of last week. He is making good in the insurance business in the "Smoky City". Buy your groceries at I.P. Thorn's, Cash & Produce Store. Everything fresh and new. AJ. Loiseau, of Flint Run, was a pleasant caller in the Journal Office on Saturday while in town. He has a good position with the Firestone Rubber Co. in Akron and was home for a visit of a day or so. J.W. Thorn and son, Michael, of Thorn's Run, were business visitors in town on Saturday. Mr. Thorn officiated as auctioneer at Mrs. Underwood's sale. Mr. and Mrs. Avery Gray and family of Clarksburg, are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Gray here and Mrs. Gray's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Daniell, on Lee Creek, for a few days during Mr. Gray's vacation. Harry T. Bumgarner, local merchant and automobile dealer, visited Niagara Falls and other points of interest along the Great Lakes last week. W.T. Trader and daughter, Miss Olga, of Island Run, were Parkersburg visitors on Monday. Squire C.C. Clayton, of Newark, was a business visitor here on Monday and paid the Journal Office a pleasant call while here. Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Cain of Burning Springs, were visitors in Elizabeth on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shears left the latter part of last week for Detroit where he has employment Mrs. Jonah Sheppard and son, Claude, of Cortney Ridge, were visitors in town on Saturday. June 28, 1962 Wiseman Bitten By Copperhead Kenneth Wiseman, Rt. 4, was out on his farm on Chestnut Run last Sunday morning to pick a few raspberries. He was accompanied by his son, Bob. Shortly after starting to pick berries, he felt a sharp pain on his ankle, and said, "Bob, I've been bitten by something." He moved back and looked in time to see a copperhead snake crawling away through the patch. Mr. Wiseman was taken to the hospital and admitted. His condition was improved Wednesday and he expected to be released from the hospital by Thursday or Friday. Russ Goff Missing; Boat Found Adrift Russ Goff, 39, single, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Goff, Rt. 4, has been missing since early Wednesday. His partially capsized boat was found adrift on the Little Kanawha River Wednesday afternoon after he had been known to be fishing during Tuesday night. At the Journal's press time mid-morning Thursday, it is feared by the family that he may have met death by accidentally drowning and authorities were conducting a river search Wednesday evening and until about midnight. Searching was resumed Thursday morning. Youth Rallying To Help Pool A couple of young ladies, Susie Davis and Cookie Channell, came in the Journal Office late last week and asked what it would cost to get a notice in the paper that the young folks of Elizabeth want to help meet the financial need for the swimming pool. I told them, "give me the facts, and it won't cost you anything." As a result: SLAVE DAY project is being planned by the youth to benefit the pool. Gets 60 - Pound Catfish in Little Kanawha River A man by the name of Martin from Webster Springs, early this month caught a mud catfish on a trot line at the E.G. Bonnette place above the Fish Hatchery, estimated to weigh from 60 to 65 pounds. Martin and a friend, also caught several other fish during a three-day camping visit there.

Wirt County Journal June 26, 2002 Obituaries Anna V. Baker Anna Virginia Baker, 75, a resident of Granbury, Texas, since December 2001, passed away June 15, 2002, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Ft. Worth. She was born in Wirt County, a daughter of the late Thomas Alexander and Lula Margaret Powell. She had lived in Phoenix, Ariz., for most of her adult life. She was a retired executive secretary with more than 20 years service at Sperry Flight Systems. She was a member of Walkabout Arizona and a charter member of Grace Community Chapel in Glendale, Ariz. She is survived by one daughter, Sherry Lynn Sheehan of Phoenix; one son, John Thomas Baker of Granbury; one sister, Garnet Park of Lubeck; and two brothers, Roy Powell of Mineral Wells and Cecil Powell of Coolville, O. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin Baker Jr.; two brothers, William Powell and Carl Powell; two sisters, Bertha Murray and Cora Quick and one infant sister, Ethel Louise. Services were held Saturday, June 22, at Grace Community Chapel at Glendale. The family requests donations be made to Grace Community Chapel, the American Stroke Association or the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation. Eugene F. Butcher Eugene F. Butcher, 75, of Parkersburg, died June 16, 2002, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born in Ellsworth, Pa., a son of the late Clyde and Lydia Shiflett Butcher. He was a World War II Navy veteran and received a Presidential Citation and three Battle Stars. He worked a American Viscose, IGA and the Memorial Bridge. He was a Baptist by faith. He is survived by his wife, Sue Rawson Butcher, daughters and their husbands, Shirley and Jon Erickson of St. Joseph, Md., and Debbie and David Strothers of Belpre; five stepchildren, Linda Workman and Janet Blosser of Vienna, Sherry Wingrove of Cleveland, Richard Blosser and Russell Blosser; four grandchildren; two great-grandsons; 12 step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Minter Butcher of Belize, Central America and Daniel Butcher of Chapmanville; and three sisters, Grace Roberts of Elizabeth, Ellen Delancy of Mansfield and Carolyn Crowder of Houston. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Cunningham Butcher, two brothers, Gray and David and two sisters, Marie and Betty. Services were held Wednesday, June 19, at 1 p.m. at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home with Rev. Harley Bailey officiating. Burial was in Evergreen North Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 15. Delbert Ledsome Delbert Ledsome, 62, of Parkersburg and Elizabeth, died June 20, 2002, as a result of a battle with cancer. He is survived by four children, Debra McBride, Doris Ledsome, Delbert "Jack" Ledsome Jr. and Travis Ledsome; and five grandchildren, Chasity Winnell and Wendy, Ashley, Nathan and Brooklyn Ledsome. Services were held Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m. at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home in Fairmont. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Fairmont. Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, Fairmont.

Wirt County Journal June 19, 2002 Remember When . . . * From the pages of the Journal June 26, 1925 Local and Personal W.E. Monroe, captain of the good boat Paul S., was a caller in town on Thursday of last week while on a trip up the river. Dennis Bibbee and family, of Canton, Ohio, visited relatives in Elizabeth a few days last week, Earl and Clyde Deever and families and Benjamin Strickling of Ashland, Ohio spent a few days visiting relatives in this county recently, returning on Thursday of this week, except Mr. Slrickling, who has extended his visit a few days. The others were accompanied on their return by Miss Lizzie Thrasher of Deever's Fork who will visit in Ohio for a few days. Roscoe and Shirlie Daniel of New Lucile, were visiting in Elizabeth on Friday. Overton B. Thorne, of Palestine, who is employed at Bailey's Switch of KY, visited home folks over the Fourth. J.L. and K.K. Deever, good citizens and farmers of Route 4. brought their wool in to the local pool on last Friday. N.D. Madeen a jolly Irishman of Burning Springs, was a business visitor in Elizabeth on Monday afternoon. M.L. Lockhart, of Route 3, was a business visitor in Elizabeth Monday. He has sold his farm to his daughter, Mrs. Elsie Willison, but has reserved a home during his lifetime. Miss Andra Thomas returned Saturday from a four week's visit with her sister at Akron. L.P. Williams and son of Brushy Fork, were business visitors here the latter part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Rothwell and family, of Charleston, spent the Fourth with Mrs. Rothwell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Wilson, of Parkersburg, returning to the capital city on Sunday. Mrs. Earl Hicks and baby, of Akon , are visiting her father, Supt. C.H. Snodgrass and family here for a few days. Mr. Hicks was here the latter part of last week and returned to his home on Sunday. Bert Bumgarner and family, of Uniontown, PA, Gay Bumgarner and Family of Moundsville and Homer Bumgarner and family of Williamstown, visited their mother, Mrs. Emma Bumgarner, here on the Fourth. June 7, 1962 Pool Nears Completion . . . Hope for Opening by July 1st A target date of July 1 has been set for the opening of the new Russell A. Woodyard Memorial Swimming Pool at the new park by Tucker Creek. That date may not become a reality, but will if at all possible, Mrs. Fred Sturm, told the Journal this week and said among other things it still depends to a great degree on the results of the appeal to the public to help adequately finance the final phases of the construction. Gospel Harmony Boys Here June 30 One of the outstanding singing groups of the Ohio Valley, the Gospel Harmony Boys, featured over WSAZ-TV, Huntington, will be making a personal appearance at the Court House in Elizabeth on Saturday night, June 30, starting at 8 o'clock. Lt. Pat Kidder On Leave Here Second Lieut. Pat Kidder, of the U.S. Air Force Nursing Corps, stationed at Reese Air Force Base, Lubbock, TX., arrived in Elizabeth early last week for a 30 day leave. She drove her new English sports model car here. Mrs. Anna P. Weckesser Chosen Wirt County Belle Mrs. Anna Pomroy Weckesser of Elizabeth has been chosen to represent Wirt County at the West Virginia State Folk Festival to be held in Glenville Thursday through Saturday of this week. Mrs. Weckesser was born in 1882 and is affectionately know as "Weck" or "Annie" to her many friends in Wirt County.

Wirt County Journal June 19, 2002 Obituaries Frances Corbitt Frances Corbitt, 68, of Elizabeth, passed from this life June 14, 2002, at Camden-Clark Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born in Wirt County, a daughter of the late Frank R. and Bertha Pearl McCoy Lynch. She was a member of the New Home United Methodist Church. Frances spent her life in giving to others. She was a home care aide for 20 years and was a practical nurse in the OB Department at CCMH. She was the manager of Mary Jane's Personal Care of Parkersburg. Surviving are three sons; Michael Corbitt of New Matamoras, O., Marty Corbitt of Newark and Wesley Shearer of Elizabeth; six daughters, Mary Ann Craft of Elizabeth, Patty Aichele of Cleveland, Barbara Pursley of Elizabeth, Tina Shearer of Elizabeth and Mandy Summers of Palestine; four brothers, Dick Lynch of Basley, Ga., Melvin Lynch of Lynnsburg, Robert Lynch of Parkersburg and Lloyd Lynch of Bristol; two sisters, Blondena Dunn of Cairo and Evelyn Ripple of Parkersburg; 32 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert M. "Bob" Corbitt in November 2001; two brothers, Charles Lynch and Russell Lynch; and three sisters, Gladys Lewis, Mary Virginia Lynch and Regina Sue Combs. Services were held Tuesday, June 18, at 2 p.m. at the Matheny Pomroy Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Stanley and Pastor Chuck Furbee officiating. Burial is in the Palestine Cemetery (Thorn Addition) in Wirt County. Herman L. Full Herman Lewis Full, 53, LeRoy, died June 10, 2002. He was born June 18, 1948, in Jackson County, son of the late Hubert Lewis and Audra Zelma Brown Full. He was a member of Ravenswood Church of God, former Wirt County Commissioner, a dairy farmer for 40 years and manager for Sarah Full's Traveling Ministry. He is survived by his wife, Lena Full; three daughters, Mendy Kemp and husband, David of Belleville, Jessica Jarrett and husband, James of Ravenswood and Sarah Beth Full of LeRoy; one sister, Jo Ann Bumgarner of Palestine; and three grandchildren, J.T. and McKayla Kemp and Logan Jarrett. Services were held Friday, June 14, at 11 a.m. at :he Ravenswood Church of God with the Rev. Tom Deane and Rev. Carl Mann officiating. Burial is in the Center Valley Cemetery at PeeWee. Wilbur J. Villers Wilbur J. "Bill" Villers, 64, of Parkersburg, died June 13, 2002, at Camden-Clark Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Burning Springs, a son of the late W. T. and Rosetta B. Hall Villers. He was president and owner of Ziebart Rust Proofing in Parkersburg and Charleston and was past president of Villers Motors. He was a graduate of PHS Class of 1956 where he was active in band, A'Capella Choir and the All State Chorus. He was a member of the. North Parkersburg Baptist Church and had been active in Parkersburg Rotary, Chamber of Commerce and Wood County Automobile Dealers Association. He is survived by two sons, Michael Villers and his wife, Ann of Morgantown and Mark Villers and his wife, Tricia of Marietta; two daughters, Deborah Villers of Anchorage, Alaska and Pamela Wardwell and her husband, J.R. of Beckley; six grandchildren, including newborn Blake Alexander Villers, born June 13; two brothers, Jerry Villers of Mineral Wells and Larry Villers of Lubeck; his wife, Regina Lewis Villers; and the mother of his children, Neda Kay Villers of Parkersburg. Services were held Saturday, June 15. at 10 a.m. at Leavitt Funeral Home with Pastor Don Yeager officiating. Burial is in Sunset Memory Gardens. Garnett Walter Garnett Bernice Walter, 89, of LeRoy, Jackson County, departed this life June 11, 2002, at Eldercare of Ripley following an extended illness. She was born Jan. 26, 1913, in Medina, a daughter of the late Henry Martin and Mersylla Hardesty Smith. She .was formerly a nurse's aide at Camden-Clark Hospital and Jackson General Hospital. She was a homemaker, a Methodist and a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Sandyville. Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Aubrey Lee Walter; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald L. and Kay Walter of Ravenswood, James and Jean Walter of Sandyville, Roy Wayne and Pam Walter of LeRoy and Bob and Debbie Walter of Palestine; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Gaylord Smith. Services were held Saturday, June 15, at 2 p.m. at Casto Funeral Home in Ravenswood with the Rev. Danny McVey officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery at LeRoy.

As for Boice and Boyce, both spellings are used by different families in the county. I do not know the origins of either. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael McTeer" <desrx@mybluelight.com> To: <WVWIRT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2003 10:21 PM Subject: Re: Wirt County Journal, June 12, 2002, Obituaries > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark and/or Paula" <mbailey@crosslink.net> > To: <WVWIRT-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2003 4:50 PM > Subject: Wirt County Journal, June 12, 2002, Obituaries > > > > Wirt County Journal > > June 12, 2002 > > Obituaries > > 1. Does anyone know if Chenoweth Stalnaker is the s/o William and Laverna > (Chenoweth) Stalnaker? > > > Genevieve Stalnaker Pechin, 84, of Whiting, N.J., passed away June > > 4, 2002, following an extended illness. > > > > She was the daughter of the late Rev. Chenoweth and Gladys > > Stalnaker. > > 2. Which is the correct spelling BOYCE or BOICE? I have Ruth as the d/o > Joseph & Ella BOICE. > > > Florence C. Sheets > > She was born Feb. 28, 1917, in Creston, a daughter of the late > > George and Ruth Boyce Nutter. > > Thanks, > > Michael McTeer > > > ==== WVWIRT Mailing List ==== > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Wirt County Journal June 12, 2002 Remember When . . . * From the pages of the Journal June 26, 1925 Local and Personal Mrs. Rose Jeffries and Mrs. G.S. Kidwell of Two Ripple, were shopping in town Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Smith of Spring Creek, their son Park, of near Reedy and daughter, Mrs. H. L. McCutcheon, of McCutcheon's Run, were visitors in Elizabeth on Saturday of last week. H.S. Copen, of Standing Stone, was a visitor in town the latter part of last week. Mrs. J.H. Smith left on Monday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Lucile Rider of Cabin Creek. She will make this her vacation and expects to be gone several days. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Scott and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ledsome, of near Burning Springs, were Parkersburg visitors on Saturday and made a brief stop in Elizabeth while on their way. T.I. Long a good farmer of near Dulin, paid the Journal office a pleasant call on Saturday while here looking after business. Ed Yaeger, good farmer and citizen of Standing Stone, was a business visitor in town Saturday. Misses Leota and Aley Roberts of Roxbury, Ohio, returned to their home last Sunday after a few days visit with relatives and friends in this county. J.H. Mills and son, Clark, progressive merchants of Straight Creek, were looking after business matters here on Saturday. Everett C. Gibson, of Chestnut Run visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Gibson here on Saturday. C.D. Valentine, a good farmer and citizen of Oil Rock, was a visitor in town the latter part of last week. Mrs. Cecil Morrison, of near Slate, was a visitor in Elizabeth the latter part of last week. A.G. Corbitt, progressive farmer and citizen of Spring Creek, transacted business in Elizabeth the latter part of last week. Pauline and Elidene Parks, of Beatrice, are visiting relatives in Elizabeth for a few days. June 7, 1962 Mail Carrier Kills 36-Inch Rattler Ray Whited, rural mail carrier on Rt. 2, last Wednesday killed a 36 inch rattlesnake (6 rattlers and a button) on Little Island Run. A ground squirrel was laying on its side a few feet from the snake, not yet dead. Whited walked back of his jeep several feet to get a club and the snake struck at him as he swung the club, killing it. 14-Year-Old Hill Boy Electrocuted After Swim Out of school almost a week and returning from a swim in Right Reedy Creek last Thursday, the life of a 14-year-old care-free farm boy was snuffed out when he accidentally touched an electric fence. The victim was Melvin Wayne Hill, Route 1, Leroy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Hill, who on June 1st completed his 8th grade work at Peewee School. Young Hill with a brother, Darrell Hill, 11, and a neighbor, Robert Showalter, 15, had walked about two miles from their homes on Fulls Fork to one of the better swimming holes in Right Reedy Creek. After their swim the boys took a short cut across a field on the Romie 0. Nottingham farm which was enclosed with an electric fence. The young boy was killed instanteously when his body, still wet from the swim, came in contact with the fence.

Wirt County Journal June 12, 2002 Obituaries Nancy Leora Bond Nancy Leora Bond, 88, of Belpre, who was the last surviving member of her immediate family, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, at Heartland of Marietta. She was born April 11, 1914, in Creston, a daughter of the late Benjamin C. and Anna C. Basinett Tucker. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked at the American Viscose Co. and was a volunteer worker for the Red Cross and other organizations. Her activities included membership in Belpre Senior Citizens, the Belpre VFW Auxiliary and the Belpre American Legion Auxiliary as a past president. She was a member of the Calvary Community Church in Belpre. Surviving her are several nieces, nephews and a large, loving extended family. Her parents and her husband, Frank Bond; five brothers, William Tucker, James Tucker, Charles Tucker, Ross Tucker, Guy Tucker and Russell Tucker; and three sisters, Lucy Lukens, Liddie Carpenter and Lora McGinnis preceded her in death. Services were held Monday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Fullerton officiating. Burial is in Rockland Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Calvary Community Church in Belpre or to a charity of the donor's choice are preferred. Delma M. Grim Delma M. Grim, 85, of Unity Court, Parkersburg, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, June 5, 2002, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. Mrs. Grim was born April 30, 1917, at Brohard, Wirt County, a daughter of the late Roy C. and Sarah Jane Lynch Pepper. She was a life long homemaker and a member of the Strait Creek Baptist Church, Brohard. She is survived by two sons, Edward (Ted) Grim of Erie, Pa., and Larry Hall of Walker; four daughters, Wanda Juart of Home, Pa., Betty Bish of Parkersburg, Ruby Sutton of Waverly and Nancy Foggin of Vienna; one brother, Edwin Pepper of Frostburg, Md.; 28 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Dale Pepper, Harry Pepper, Don Pepper and William (Red) Pepper; two sisters, Kathryn Smith and Bernadine Reed; an infant son; two grandsons; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter. Services were held Saturday, June 8, at Busch Funeral Home with the Rev. Gladson Grim officiating. Committal services followed the service. Private burial followed in the Hartley Cemetery at Brohard. Willa Lee Jenkins Willa Lee Jenkins, 81, of Parkersburg, passed away June 7, 2002, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born March 9, 1921, in Freeport, a daughter of the late Will and Alice Roberts Perrin. She was a faithful member of the Grand Central Church of Christ and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was known for her beautiful quilts, crocheted doilies, cross stitch pictures, delicious pies and homemade bread. She had retired from the Bureau of the Public Debt. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Wayne Jenkins of Parkersburg; two daughters, Sandy Hughes and her husband, Jim, of Parkersburg and Linda Bailey and her husband, Jim, of Washington; two sons, Stan Jenkins and his wife, Pam, of Belington and Tim Jenkins and his wife, Mary of Parkersburg; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandsons; her sisters, Nancy Lee of Parkersburg, Nelly Anderson of Walker and Pat Burkey of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Alice Jonas; one infant sister; and an infant twin brother. Services were held Monday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at Leavitt Funeral Home with the Evangelist Brian Jones and Evangelist Kevin Lombard officiating. Interment will be in the Everly Cemetery at Eatons. Genevieve S. Pechin Genevieve Stalnaker Pechin, 84, of Whiting, N.J., passed away June 4, 2002, following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Chenoweth and Gladys Stalnaker. Surviving is her husband, Fredrick Pechin; one brother, H.C. "Bud" Stalnaker of Vienna; three sisters, Evelyn Riley of Elizabeth, Marjorie Leary of Canton, Ohio and Connie Richards of Parkersburg. She was preceded in death by two brothers, W.A. and C.A. Stalnaker, and one sister, Erin Taggart. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Pastor Kinsler officiating. Florence C. Sheets Florence C. Sheets, 85, of Little Hocking died June 9, 2002, at the Willows in Parkersburg. She was born Feb. 28, 1917, in Creston, a daughter of the late George and Ruth Boyce Nutter. She was a homemaker and a member of the Faith Chapel Church in Coolville, O. She is survived by one son, Dewayne Nutter; one daughter-in-law, Susan Nutter of Grantsville; one sister, Maxine and her husband, James Husk, of Little Hocking; two brothers, Robert Nutter of Hockingport and Clay and his wife, Louella Nutter of Reedsville; three grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Sheets, and one sister, Margaret Nutter. Services were held Tuesday, June 11, at noon at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville with the Rev. Wilbur Lowe officiating. Burial is in Stewart Cemetery in Hockingport. Walter H. Tuell Walter H. Tuell, 84, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, June 6, 2002, at his residence. He was born March 24, 1918, at Tuckers Creek in Wirt County, the son of the late Robert J. and Sarah M. (Griffin) Tuell. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran, where he served as a medic. He had retired in 1981 after 38 years of service in production with plant one of the O. Ames Co. in Parkersburg, was a member of the United Steel Workers of America and the AFL-CIO Local 1651 of Parkersburg. He was formerly a lay preacher for various churches in West Virginia and Ohio, was a member of the Camden Avenue Church of Christ and enjoyed reading his Bible. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth L. (Davis) Tuell of Parkersburg; three sons, W. Michael "Mike" Tuell and his wife, Sandra, of Port Charlotte, Fa., Jeffrey Alan "Jeff" Tuell and his wife, Daneen, of Lowell, O., and Randall J. "Randy" Tuell of Parkersburg; one daughter, Judy L. Carney and her husband, Charles, of McLean, Va.; one brother, William "Bill" Tuell of Mineral Wells; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He preceded in death by one daughter, Debra D. DeQuasie; one brother, Carlos Tuell; and five sisters, Elsie Ward, Verna Oliver, Zelma Cameron, Nettie Deem and Dorothy Florence. Services were held Wednesday, June 12, at 11 a.m. at Kimes Funeral Home with Evangelist Brian Jones officiating. Burial is in Sunset Memory Gardens.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark and/or Paula" <mbailey@crosslink.net> To: <WVWIRT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2003 4:50 PM Subject: Wirt County Journal, June 12, 2002, Obituaries > Wirt County Journal > June 12, 2002 > Obituaries 1. Does anyone know if Chenoweth Stalnaker is the s/o William and Laverna (Chenoweth) Stalnaker? > Genevieve Stalnaker Pechin, 84, of Whiting, N.J., passed away June > 4, 2002, following an extended illness. > > She was the daughter of the late Rev. Chenoweth and Gladys > Stalnaker. 2. Which is the correct spelling BOYCE or BOICE? I have Ruth as the d/o Joseph & Ella BOICE. > Florence C. Sheets > She was born Feb. 28, 1917, in Creston, a daughter of the late > George and Ruth Boyce Nutter. Thanks, Michael McTeer

Wirt County Journal June 5, 2002 Remember When . . . * From the pages of the Journal June 26, 1925 Local and Personal W.H. Nutter, drilling contractor of Newark, was a business visitor in Elizabeth on Saturday of last week. Jesse Lanham, of Straight Creek, was a visitor here last Friday night and Saturday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Gibson, of Chestnut Run, on Friday night of last week, June 19th, a fine baby boy. L.W. Dennis, progressive merchant and farmer of Flint Run, was a business visitor in town on last Saturday. J.W. Thorn and son, Michael of Thorn's Run, were looking after matters of business in Elizabeth on Saturday of last week. D.M. Roberts of Hughes River, one of Clay District's good citizens and farmer, transacted business in town on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dye and family of Pittsburgh, spent the weekend with Mrs. Dye's mother, Mrs. Mary Mason of this place. Mr. Dye returned to the Smoky City the first of this week and the family is making a more extended visit. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Baileys and baby of Standing Stone were shopping in town on Saturday evening. Don Pomroy returned Monday evening from Mexico where he has been working in the oil field for the past several months. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ott, good folks of near Windy, paid the Journal Office a pleasant call on Monday of last week. Paul Snodgrass returned Wednesday morning from Marion, OH, where he has been employed for the past two or three weeks. Price Young, of Right Reedy, has purchased the Wiley West farm near Rose Hill in Tucker District and will likely move thereto this fall. Bids on the local Wool Pool will be opened here on next Monday. Hugh Prather of the local Wool Grower's Association thinks they will have some attractive offers. There will be approximately twelve hundred fleeces in this pool. J.C. Woodyard, District Supervisor of Boomer, Fayette County, a former Wirt County boy, with his wife, attended the funeral of his aunt at Palestine on Sunday and visited his mother here on Sunday night. Russell G. Sheppard, one of our progressive teacher's returned Sunday from a business trip through Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. B.F. Gray returned on Tuesday evening from the hospital at Parkersburg and on Wednesday, Arthur Shears returned. Henry Pomroy is here this week from Simpson for a few days vacation. Word was received Saturday from Fairmont of the sudden death of Mrs. Maud Pepper Cyprus. She was a daughter of Mrs. Amanda Pepper of near Industry and has several brothers and sisters in this vicinity. June 7, 1962 Gets High Award In Homemaking Mary Lynn Snyder, a member of last week's graduating class at Wirt County High School, not only won the local Betty Crocker Homemaker award, but ranked third in the State of West Virginia in a Betty Crocker Homemaker contest conducted during the early part of this year. M-Sgt. Clifton E. Huffman Retires: Recalls 600-Mile March When POW Master Sgt. Clifton E. Huffman, 48, retired last Thursday after serving for a little more than 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Huffman and his family are spending a few days at the home of Mrs. Russell Thorne. His wife was the former Miss Jean Ellen Thorne. They have three children, Thorn, 15, Freddie, 14 and Toni 2. Future plans are indefinite but the Huffman's may locate in Columbus or California. Parking Meter Collections After final installation Monday of last week, collections in the new parking meters in Elizabeth became effective Tuesday, May 29. Since then, there has been a very noticeable difference in parking space available in the business sections of town, as persons who normally parked on or near Court Square and nearby streets have adopted unmetered areas for leaving their cars during 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wirt County Journal June 5, 2002 Obituaries Gearold O. DeWitt Gearold O. DeWitt, 72, of Parkersburg, died Monday, May 27, 2002 in Camden-Clark Hospital after a three-year battle with cancer. Mr. DeWitt was born May 17, 1930, in Creston, the son of the late Violet Snyder Shaffer and stepfather, James F. Shaffer. Survivors include his son, James R. DeWitt; two grandsons, Richard S. and Michael J. DeWitt; and one great-grandson, Gage DeWitt, all of Canton, O., and two half-sisters, Linda Sampson and Joy Starcher of Mt. Zion. Mr. DeWitt donated his body to science and research. At his request, no service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Betty L. Ellison Betty L. Ellison, 63, of Elizabeth, died May 29, 2002, at CAMC in Charleston. She was born in Ritchie County, the daughter of the late Roy Lee and Katherine J. Moats Moneypenny. She was a member of the Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene and was an active member of the Wirt County Senior Citizens. Survivors include one son, Harold E. Ellison of Pettyville; three daughters, Joyce Foster of Reedy, Mary B. Ellison of Elizabeth and Junna Snyder of Parkersburg; five grandchildren, Joseph L. Ellison and Jessica R. Wright of Elizabeth, Clifford G. Foster of Reedy and Kandi J. Ellison and Joshua S. Ellison of Pettyville; one sister, Veatrice Deem and one brother, Billy Moneypenny, both of Canton, O. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery H. Ellison, and two brothers. Services were held Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at Leavitt Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Whiteman officiating. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. at the IOOF Cemetery in Harrisville. Anna Bell King Anna Bell King, 84, of Sebring, Fla., died Saturday, June 1, 2002, at Lake Placid Healthcare Center, Lake Placid. She was born in Wirt County. She was a former owner of a grocery store in Parkersburg and a member of the Parkersburg Garden Club. She moved to Sebring in 1987 from Parkersburg and was a member of Buttonwood Bay Church. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy (Jim) Summers of Sebring; two grandchildren, David Summers of Bodo, Norway and Debra Weaver of Gastonia, N.C.; and three great-grandchildren. Services were held Monday, June 3, at 2 p.m. at Morris Funeral Chapel in Sebring. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Parkersburg. Memorial contributions may be made to Buttonwood Bay Church or First Baptist Church of Lake Josephine and mailed to 463 Whippoorwill Dr., Sebring, FL 33875. Betty D. Wiltsey Betty D. Wiltsey, 73, of Vienna, died May 28, 2002, at Camden-Clark Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born Nov. 1, 1928, in Vienna, a daughter of the late Russell Lee and Edna Seaman Hall. She worked 37 year's at Cox's Department Store and 10 years at Watsons Department Store. She was a member of the 36th Street Church of Christ and was an avid dog lover. She is survived by one sister, Dorothy Townsend and one brother, Edward M. Hall, both of Elizabeth; one stepson, Joe Wiltsey and his wife, Diane of Vienna; three step-grandchildren; two-step-great grandchildren; a loving niece, Barbara Kirklind of Belpre; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack L. Wiltsey; three sisters, Reba Berger, Elinor Lefty and Norma Altherr; and one brother, Russell Hall Jr. At her request, there will be no services. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wood County Humane Society.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CFC.2ACI/890.3 Message Board Post: There is a John G Roberts, 1879-1905, buried in Freeport Cemetery. If you think this is a match, please email me. I have a picture of the tombstone.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CFC.2ACI/647.3 Message Board Post: Get off on Mineral Wells, take Rt. 17 to Elizabeth then hit Rt. 3 to Munday Road. Stay on Munday Road about 15-17 miles. Sign on Left says Straight Ck. You can't miss the Cemetary. I have been there with my husband. Wayne should have a phone. I don't know if he takes care of the cemetary or not.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hagerty, Geer, Porter Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CFC.2ACI/929 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on The Hagertys in Creston. Her name was Bell and she had a son John Edgar. Also anything on Franklin Dewey and Leona May ( Porter) Geer.Dawanna Smith.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CFC.2ACI/313.223.2 Message Board Post: Hi My Name is Dawanna Smith. I am the greatgreat grandaughter to Franklin Dewey Geer and Leona May Porter. Their daughter was Nellie Carlotta. Also am related to the Hagertys. Bell Hagerty is my greatgrandmother. I do not know her husbands name. The owned the Hagerty house in Creston. I know I am related to the cambells. My grandfather Geer built river boats in Creston. Any help would be apperciated. Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CFC.2ACI/795.1.2 Message Board Post: My greatgrandfather Franklin Dewey Geer bilt river boats and sailed them in the river in Creston. His wife was Leona May Porter. I am trying to find out information on them and Bell Hagerty and her husband. I am not sure of his name. Any help would be apperciated

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CFC.2ACI/856.1 Message Board Post: my name is dawanna smith. my family is from creston. we are related to the cambells. our cousin glen cambell lives in williamstown wv. My familys names were hagerty and geer. my grandfather franklin geer bilt river boats there. and the hagertys owned what called the hagerty. My family is buried up there. I am trying to find out anything about my family

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DYE PARKER HOSTETTER GLOVER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CFC.2ACI/264.380 Message Board Post: Hi Phyllis: Yes, I have been working on this family of Dye's several years and have a lot of information. Will share - send your e-mail address - note that this e-mail from you is several years old so your address may have changed. Love to hear from you. tdbear1@airmail.net is my e-mail address - do not use my given or surname in the "TO" address for me please.

Amanda Mt. Williams church is located on the end of Henderson Ridge. You can go up Route 5 to Sonama and go up that road until you come to the top of the hill there is a sign there pointing to the left. From the river to the hill is around 4-5 miles. A better route would be to go up Route 14 to Blue Goose and turn left on to Sonama road and go to the top of the hill it's about 3 miles, turn right at the sign it may be 1/4 to 1/2 miles out a rock based road. ----- Original Message ----- From: <DuvessaChic@aol.com> To: <WVWIRT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 4:05 PM Subject: Mt. Williams Church > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CFC.2ACI/928 > > Message Board Post: > > Anyone know where Mt. Williams church in Wirt County is?Thanks. > Amanda > > > ==== WVWIRT Mailing List ==== > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Lew, I talked to my dad about this. There is a little cemetery near the airfield in Newark. The cemetery there is usually referred to as Pickering Cemetery. The person who built a hanger near the cemetery has cleaned and fixed up the area. The creek there is listed by USGS as Lee Run. Lee Creek is on the other side of the river. We will try to get you some more information. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lew Coleman" <lewcoleman@earthlink.net> To: <WVWIRT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 10:07 PM Subject: Fw: Lew > > > Does anyone have information on the Lee Cemetery along side Lee Creek and the highway in Newark, near where Lee Creek dumps into the Little Kanawha. The last time I was there, several years ago, it was totally unmaintained and overgrown with weeds. The markers were all knocked down. There was at that time a private airfield right along side, immediately west of the cemetery site. Are there any steps being taken to clean up the cemetery area? It's my understanding that Richard and Tabitha are buried at that location although I don't know if there are grave markers or not. > I believe I am a descendent of Richard Lee and Tabitha Darnell, although there is a question mark in the second generation after Richard. My descendents I'm sure about is John Lee & Margaret Cunningham. John, I believe is in the second generation after Richard. If some has proof that John and Richard are related, I would appreciate knowing for sure the connection. > Also if anyone know, where did Richard come from before he arrived is what is now WV? > Thanks > Lew Coleman > > > ==== WVWIRT Mailing List ==== > ADDRESS WIRT mail to: > Wirt-L@rootsweb.com > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CFC.2ACI/902.2 Message Board Post: Sand Hill cemetery is located on Courtney Ridge, from Elizabeth take Rt. 14 south to the car wash, it will be on the right, turn right just past it, this is courtney ridge road, follow it for about 2 to 3 miles and the cemetery will be on the left above the road.