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Kathleen E. Bowling
Kathleen E. Bowling of Ripley passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, at Jackson General Hospital following a short illness.
Graveside services will be 3:15 p.m. Monday at Pine Hill Cemetery, Ripley. Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Monday at the Parsons-Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley.
Edward L. Brannon
Edward L. Brannon, 89, of Walker, W.Va., passed away Dec. 1, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born Nov. 11, 1916, in Grafton, W.Va., a son of the late William I. and Alta Curry Brannon. Ed was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Ben Bay Grotto, VFW Post 1212, American Legion Post 15 and DAV Chapter 6.
Adele M. Frazier
Adele M. Frazier, 76, of Ravenswood died Dec. 2, 2005, at her residence after a long illness.
She was born Sept. 18, 1929, in Belvidere, N.J., a daughter of the late John and Ruth Stout of New Jersey. She was retired from Hill-Top Beauty Shop, which she owned.
Denzil L. Prather
Denzil L. Prather, 84, of Belpre passed away Dec. 2, 2005, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Elizabeth, W.Va., on March 18, 1921, a son of the late Hugh and Deborah Lewis Prather. He graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1938. He attended Potomac State College from 1938 until 1940. He was a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He served with the 801st/492nd Bombardment Group (known as the "Carpetbaggers") of the 8th Air Force. He completed 30 missions, flying Consolidated B24 Liberators. He attained the rank of 1st Lieutenant. While in the service, he received numerous decorations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Campaign Medal with five Bronze Stars and the Air Medal with three Oak Clusters. The 801st/492nd Bombardment Group was issued the Croix de Guerre from the French government. He served in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe and Normandy.
Clealon Thompson
Clealon Thompson, 84, of Barlow, Ohio, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, in Winter Park, Fla.
Clealon was born Aug. 19, 1921, to Orville and Viola Thompson in Barlow Township, Vincent, Ohio.
Gary D. Withee
Gary Daniel Withee, 63, of Vienna went to be with his Lord on Dec. 2, 2005.
He was born May 16, 1942, a son of Daniel Withee of Parkersburg and the late Jeanne Eagle Withee.
Edward L. Brannon
Edward L. Brannon, 89, of Route 1, Walker, passed away Dec. 1, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
Stanley A. Ellis
Stanley Alfred Ellis of Circleville, Ohio, and Statts Mills, W.Va., passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, at Charleston General Hospital.
Jessica E. Koon
Jessica E. Koon, 66, of Spencer died Dec. 1, 2005.
Nancy J. Marcinko
Nancy J. Marcinko died peacefully Thursday, the first day of December 2005, at her home after a long and good life.
Born Nancy Janice Fumarola on Jan. 9, 1921, at Stickney, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Concetta Addia Fumarola.
Richard E. Ryan
Richard E. "Dick" Ryan, 68, of Belpre passed away at his residence, surrounded by his family, on Dec. 1, 2005.
"Dick" was born in Olney, Ill., on Jan. 25, 1937, a son of the late James W. and Verna Linder Ryan. He was a U.S. Army veteran and owned and operated R&R Carpet Cleaning of Belpre.
Lawrence W. Wigal
Lawrence Woodrow Wigal, 91, of Parkersburg passed away Dec. 2, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 6, 1914, at Wadesville, a son of the late Samuel Floyd and Ida Pearl Sellers Wigal. Lawrence was a longtime member of Serepta Baptist Church. He retired from Parkersburg Lumber Co. with 10 years of service. He was employed at Kiekheffer Container Co. for 20 years. After his retirement, he was employed as an assistant at Kimes Funeral Home for 20 years.
Gary D. Withee
Gary Daniel Withee, 63, of Vienna went to be with his Lord on Dec. 2, 2005.
He was born May 16, 1942, a son of Daniel Withee of Parkersburg and the late Jeanne Eagle Withee.
Betty A. Brownfield
Betty Ann Wilson Romine Brownfield of Vienna passed away Nov. 30, 2005, at her residence.
Betty Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Cecil F. Romine; and her parents, Luther B. and Clara R. Wilson.
Velma Ferrell
Velma Ferrell, 96, of Doylestown, Ohio, formerly of Grantsville, passed away Nov. 29, 2005.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, where friends may call one hour prior to the services.
James W. Hoschar
James W. Hoschar, 51, of Parkersburg passed away Nov. 30, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born April 9, 1954, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Junior and Joan Reger Hoschar. James was a member of the Zion Baptist Church in Parkersburg.
William H. Locke
William H. "Bill" Locke, 90, of St. Marys died Dec. 1, 2005, at his residence.
He was born July 1, 1915, in St. Marys, a son of the late Howard and Anna Core Locke. He was a member of the St. Johns Catholic Church in St. Marys. He had attended Washington Jefferson College in Washington, Pa., and he was retired from the former Quaker State Oil Refinery of St. Marys. He had 45 years service retiring as personnel manager. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 1701; a member of VFW Post 222 in St. Marys; and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Parkersburg. He was an avid golfer.
Jeremy Lee Place
Jeremy Lee Place, 26, of Earl Place Road, Cutler died 6:44 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005, at Grant Medical Center, as a result of an auto accident.
He was born Sept. 17, 1979, in Marietta to Sonny L. Place and Becky J. Gaughan. He was a 1998 graduate of Fort Frye High School. He had been a cabinet maker, working for Bill Lucas and Sons Builders in Lubeck, W.Va. He was Catholic by faith. Jeremy enjoyed fishing, frog gigging, loved four-wheeling and his music.
Jack L. Reed
Jack L. Reed, 73, died Dec. 1, 2005.
He was born in Parkersburg to Sylvia and Howard Reed. Jack spent most of his life in Pittsburgh, Fairlawn, and the last 28 years in Bath. He was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and retired from the Eaton Corporation. Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and most importantly golfing. He was a member of Silver Lake Country Club. Jack was also a Fairlawn Councilman for eight years in the 60's, a past president of Fairlawn Kiwanis, and a past president of Ft. Island Swim Club.
James P. Ryan
James P. Ryan, 75, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, formerly of Parkersburg, died Nov. 30, 2005.
Mr. Ryan was an U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was the beloved husband of Joann (nee Berke); loving father of Mary Marlotti (Dan), Michael (Lori), James (Terry), Peggy Walsh and Marty (Kris); beloved grandfather of Jessica (Jason) and Doug Marlotti, Nick, Michele and Denise Roth, Brynn, Michael, Hannah, Meaghan, Benjamin, Katie, Joseph, Kelsie and Molly Ryan and Patrick Walsh; brother of Kay Kelley (Bill), Patrick (Eileen) and Joanne Northelm (Bob).
Richard E. Ryan
Richard E. "Dick" Ryan, 68, of Belpre passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Dec. 1, 2005.
"Dick" was born in Olney, Ill., on Jan. 25, 1937, a son of the late James W. and Verna Linder Ryan. He was a U.S. Army veteran and owned and operated R & R Carpet Cleaning of Belpre.
