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Norma A. Halstead
ABERDEEN, N.C. -- Norma Ann Halstead, 89, of Aberdeen, formerly of Danville, W.Va., died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in Hamlet Hospital, after a long illness. She was a native of Bowman, Ky., a homemaker and a Christian. Surviving: daughter, Gloria J. McDaniel of Aberdeen; son, Eugene Halstead of Danville; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Stevens Funeral Home, Madison, W.Va., with the Rev. Tom Price officiating. Burial will be in Mid-Ferrell Cemetery, Bandytown, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

David H. Hargro
LINDSIDE -- David Howard Hargro, 42, of Lindside died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at home after a long illness. He was an equipment operator for American Electric Power, Glen Lyn, Va., and a member of Dickson Chapel Church, Lindside. Surviving: wife, Dreamer L. Hargro; son, David Dewane Hargro of Lindside; daughter, Nikito Carter at home; father, Everette Hargro of Lindside; brother, Alvin Cecil Hargro; sister, Jacqueline Hargro of Rich Creek, Va.; one granddaughter. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, with the Rev. Henry Lamar officiating. Burial will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Lindside. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Bessie M. Lewis
WESTON -- Bessie M. Lewis, 87, of Weston, Lewis County, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins, after a long illness. She was a former glass cutter for Borchert Glass Co. and a Methodist. Surviving: husband, Galen C. Lewis, Weston; son, Donald G. Lewis of Weston; granddaughter, Andrea M. "Shelly" Baugh of Weston; one great-granddaughter. Service will be 5 p.m. Friday at Boyle Funeral Home, Weston, with the Rev. Joseph Shreve officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Berlin. Friends may call two hours prior to service at the funeral home.

Rildia A. Nimmo
Rildia Adeline Nimmo, 66, of Charleston died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, in Cleveland Clinic after a short illness. She was a former employee of Evelyn Ramsey Gifts in South HIlls and was a 37-year member of Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Paul Nimmo. Surviving: daughter, Pamela D. Karakelle of Fort Worth, Texas; son, Paul B. Nimmo of Washington, D.C.; two grandchildren. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church, with Dr. Frank T. Shomo officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions to Elizabeth Memorial UMC, 108 Oakwood Road, Charleston, WV 25314, or The National Arthritis Association, Suite 901, 2020 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006. Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Anise H. O'Farrell
FAIRLEA -- Anise H. O'Farrell, 94, of Fairlea died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in Greenbrier Valley Medical Center after a long illness. She was a member of the A.R. Presbyterian Church. Surviving: sister, Gladys Williams of Alderson. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Wallace-Wallace Funeral Home, Lewisburg, with the Rev. Houston Boothe officiating. Burial will be in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Verla E. Renick
RENICK -- Verla Edna Renick, 86, of Renick, Greenbrier County, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at the home of her daughter, Carol Hinkle of Lewisburg, after a long illness. She was a member of Spring Creek Presbyterian Church and a retired cook from Greenbrier County schools. Surviving: daughters, Nellie Canterbury and Kay Renick Parr of Akron, Ohio, Verla Christian of Lewisburg, Marjorie Sizemore of Nazareth, Pa., Elaine Hefner of Lebanon, Ohio, Jane McClintic of Williamsburg; sons, Robert Renick of Renick, Benny Renick of Milton, Milton Renick of Frankford; sister, Almeda Paul of Morgantown; 24 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Spring Creek Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ray Gau and the Rev. Jim Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wallace-Wallace Funeral Home, Lewisburg.

Helen M. Shaw
HUR -- Helen Maxine Suthers Shaw, 69, of Hur, Calhoun County, formerly of Detroit, Mich., West Point, N.Y. and Fort Meade, Md., died Saturday, May 23, 1998, at home after an apparent heart attack. She was a native of Hamden, Ohio. Surviving: husband, Carl F. Shaw; sons, Dale R., David M. and Greg M. Shaw; half-sister, Beverly Preston of Wellston, Ohio; five grandchildren. Memorial service was to be 5:30 p.m. today at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Hur.

Jo Ellen Smith
Jo Ellen Smith, 19, of Charleston died today, May 28, 1998, from injuries received in an automobile accident on Poca River Road outside Poca, said a spokesman for the Winfield State Police detachment. Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Don J. Stone
YAWKEY -- Don Junior Stone, 36, of Yawkey, Lincoln County, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, from injuries received after being struck by an automobile while riding a bicycle on Route 3, Woodville, said a spokesman with the Hamlin State Police detachment. Surviving: mother and stepfather, Mary and Ocie Harris of Alkol; brothers, John Alan Stone of Charleston, Bobby Ray Stone of Ohio; sister, Becky Sue Canterberry of North Carolina; half-brothers, Robert Paul and Allen Paul Harris of Alkol, Junior Ray Adkins of Madison, Willie Adkins of Kentucky; half-sisters, Nannie Egnor of Kentucky, Susanne Johnson and Octavia of Delbarton, Gladys of Madison, Lisa Marie Harris of Alkol. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. Burial will be in Linville Cemetery, Alkol. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Opal A. Stoneking
WESTON -- Opal Alice Stoneking, 89, of Buckhannon, formerly of Weston, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in Holbrook Nursing Home, after a long illness. She was co-owner/operator of the Stoneking Luncheon, Roanoke, a member of First Baptist Church and the Theresa Snaith Auxiliary at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital. Surviving: son, Billy Gene Stoneking of Bridgeport; grandsons, William L. and Robert F. Stoneking of Bridgeport; two great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Boyle Funeral Home, Weston, with the Rev. Richard Renquest officiating. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Uthel Taylor
SPENCER -- Uthel Taylor, 91, of Spencer, formerly of Walton, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in Miletree Healthcare Center, Spencer, after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Roane County and a homemaker. Surviving: son, Delmas Taylor of Spencer; daughters, Emma Dean Marion of Orange Park, Fla., Carol Copen of Gandeeville; brother, Emory Larch of Blue Creek; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with the Rev. Ray R. "Pete" Jones officiating. Burial will be in Larch Cemetery, Walton. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Squire Tolbert
Squire Tolbert, 90, of Charleston died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, in Eldercare Nursing Center, Ripley, after a long illness. Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Agnes P. Turley
LOGAN -- Agnes Peck Turley, 98, of Logan died Monday, May 25, 1998, in Logan General Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Nighbert Memorial United Methodist Church, DAR, Middleburg Garden Club, Order of the Eastern Star and Logan Country Club. Surviving: daughter, Patricia Ann Whited of Bradenton, Fla.; son, William C. Turley Jr. of Petersburg; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service was to be 11 a.m today at Nighbert Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bruce Reed officiating. Burial was to be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill. The family suggests memorial contributions to Nighbert Memorial United Methodist Church, Logan. James Funeral Home, Logan, is in charge of arrangements.

Keith R. Voreh
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio -- Keith Robert Voreh, 44, of Gallipolis died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at home after a long illness. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Gallipolis. Surviving: parents, Joe and Lucille Dauber Voreh; sister, Joanna Adkins of Bidwell, Ohio. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton, Ohio, with the Rev. Eugene Harmon officiating. Burial will be in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Holzer Medical Center Hospice, c/o Donna George, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631.

Halie M. White
Halie Marie White, infant daughter of Tonya Pauley and Darrell L. White of Charleston, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in Women and Children's Hospital. Also surviving: maternal grandmother, Rita Stire of Charleston; maternal grandfather, Keith Stire of Sissonville; paternal grandmother, Beverly Roberts of Elyria, Ohio; paternal grandfather, Carey White of Ripley; maternal great-grandmother, Hazel Stire of Sissonville. Graveside service was to be 3 p.m. today at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, with David Bennett officiating. Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, Cross Lanes, is in charge of arrangements.

Lynn H. Williams
CLARKSBURG -- Lynn H. Williams, 59, of Clarksburg died Monday, May 25, 1998, in United Hospital, Clarksburg. He was employed as a member of the preparation crew of UCAR, Anmoor, was a member of OCAW, AFL-CIO, past president of Summit Center, past board member of New Directions, member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, past president and executive board member of the National Association of Mental Health Planning and Advisory Councils, vice president of the board of directors of Harrison County Chapter of the American Red Cross, a Master Mason in Beulah Lodge 15, past member of Harrison County United Way and a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Clarksburg. Surviving: wife, Mercedes Forte Williams; sons, Lynn M. and Kristopher K. Williams of Clarksburg; granddaughter, Ashley D. Williams; one niece. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Christ Episcopal Church with the Rev. Scott T. Holcombe officiating. Burial will be in Christ Church Columbarium The family suggests memorial contributions to Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1492, Clarksburg, WV 26301 or the American Red Cross, 165 S. Oak St., Clarksburg, WV 26301.

Harry L. Wilson
Harry L. Wilson, 88, of Marmet died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in CAMC, Memorial Division, after a long illness. He retired from Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Plant with 40 years of service and was a member of Marmet First Baptist Church. Surviving: sons, Leonard R. and Harry R. "Ronnie" Wilson of Marmet, Berton E. Wilson of Atlanta, Ga.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with the Rev. Kent Lowther officiating. Burial will be in Marmet Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Susan H. Ballard
Susan Hagaman Ballard, 82, of Charleston died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at home after a long illness. She was a retired Cabell County librarian, a 20-year resident of Charleston, formerly of Barboursville, a member of Shawnee Garden Club and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Charleston,Women's Circle of the church, worked in the church library and was active in the choir. Surviving: husband, C.W. Ballard Jr.; niece, Barbara Ballard Kyle of Carmel, N.Y.; nephew, David M. Ballard of Houston, Texas. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Douglas Heidt officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home.

Lillian Bannister
LOUISA, Va. -- Lillian Bannister, 88, of Louisa, formerly of Glen Ferris, W.Va., died Monday, May 25, 1998, at home after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a former member of Wesleyan Methodist Church, Parkersburg, W.Va. Surviving: son, Mark Bannister of Parkersburg; daughter, Cynthia Bannister of Louisa; sisters, Adell Newbell of Boomer, W.Va., Carrie Lindsay of Rand, W.Va.; brother, George Reynolds of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Thompson's Funeral Home, Louisa, with the Rev. Charles Simms officiating. Burial will be in the First Baptist Church Cemetery, Louisa. Information provided by Anderson-Hairston Funeral Home, Montgomery, W.Va.

Ruth G. Burns
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS -- Ruth G. Burns, 63, of White Sulphur Springs died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, in Shenandoah Manor Nursing Home, Ronceverte, after a long illness. She was born in Winchester, Ky., was a retired employee of The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, and was a member of First Baptist Church, White Sulphur Springs, where she was a member of the deaconness board and senior choir. Surviving: husband, Jesse Burns Jr.; daughters, Gail Woods of Huntington, Cheryl Vaughn of Houston, Texas, Melissa Madden of Greensboro, N.C.; brothers, Charles Greene of Rockford, Ill., Peter, Richard, Nathaniel and Gale Greene of Clinton, Iowa; sisters, Mildred Greene of Chesapeake, Va., Johnnie Julian of Lexington, Ky., Theodoisa Jeter and Reubena Davis of Clinton; five grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, White Sulphur Springs. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, White Sulphur Springs. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the church. Shanklin Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs, is in charge of arrangements.

Betty L. Butcher
ALUM BRIDGE -- Betty L. Butcher, 71, of Alum Bridge, Lewis County, died May 28, 1998, in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was a member of Vadis Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving: son, Everett C. Butcher of Vadis; daughter, Linda Sue Kelley of Vadis; sister, Florene Langford of Polk, Ohio; brother, William Horner of Polk, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Floyd Funeral Home, Weston, with the Rev. Eddie Barker officiating. Burial will be in Carder Cemetery, Vadis. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Mary E. Butler
FAIRLEA -- Mary Elizabeth Butler, 105, of Fairlea died Monday, May 25, 1998, in Shenandoah Manor Nursing Home, Ronceverte, after a long illness. She was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, Ronceverte, and a dietician for the former Ronceverte Hospital. Surviving: nephew, James E. Butler of Rochester, N.Y. Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, Ronceverte, with the Rev. John McGinnity officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Ronceverte. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wallace-Wallace Funeral Home, Ronceverte, where a Christian Prayer service will be held at 8 p.m.

Raymond R. Casto
RAVENSWOOD -- Raymond R. Casto, 83, of Ravenswood died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, in Jackson General Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and carpenter, a member of Carpenters Local 1159 of Point Pleasant and was a member of Trailer Estates Shuffleboard Club of Bradenton, Fla., where he attained pro status. Surviving: wife, Grace Hartley Casto; daughter, Hazel Marie Parsons of Ripley; son, Lewis R. Casto of Ripley; sister, Hazel Casto Hughes of Ravenswood; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Parsons-Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, with the Rev. Mike Norris officiating. Burial will be in Otterbein Cemetery, Evans. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Nancy L. Crossett
NORFOLK, Va. -- Nancy Lea Crossett, 65, of Norfolk died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in Sentara Leigh Hospital of cancer. She was born in Bloomingrose, W.Va., was a member of First Baptist Church, Norfolk, a graduate of Appalachian Bible College, Bradley, W.Va., and McMillan School of Nursing, Charleston, W.Va. She was a former employee of DePaul Medical Center. Surviving: husband, David Crossett; daughter, Kimberly Crossett Hundley of Virginia Beach, Va.; son, David Crossett of Fullerton, Calif.; sisters, Reba Nelson of Sardis, Ohio, Lillian Clendenin of Racine, W.Va., Jean Arvon of Sylvester, W.Va.; brothers, Marion Vickers of Lorida, Fla., Orville Vickers of Gordonville, Texas, Lloyd Vickers of Charleston; two granddaughters; one stepgrandson. Service was to be 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Norfolk, the Rev. Robert Guelich and the Rev. Ken Williams officiating. Burial was to be in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial contributions to the building fund of First Baptist Church, 312 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23502. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Norfolk, is in charge of arrangements.

James P. Dickens
ADDISON, Ill. -- James Perchie Dickens, 76, of Addison, formerly of Pine Knob, Raleigh County, W.Va., died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, in an Addison hospital after a long illness. Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.