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Donald L. Rhodes Sr.
BEREA, Ohio -- Donald L. Rhodes Sr., 60, of Berea died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in Quality Care Nursing Center after a long illness. He was a former truck driver, an Army veteran, a member of the VFW and a Protestant.
Surviving: wife, Lorrie Rhodes; son Donald Rhodes Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio; daughters, Paula Rhodes, Wanda Keener, Donna Lee, Linda Canter and Rhonda Rhodes of Cleveland; brother, David of Berea; sister, Ina Bess of Poca, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove, W.Va., with the Rev. Wilmer Waugh officiating. Burial will be in Ward Cemetery, Ward, W.Va., with military graveside rites by Gauley Bridge VFW. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Gusta J. Sarrett
RACELAND, Ky. -- Gusta Jarrell Sarrett, 81, of Raceland, formerly of Beckley, W.Va., died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in a Raceland care center after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a Christian.
Surviving: son, Wayne Edward of McMinnville, Tenn.; daughters, Sue Hendrickson of Raceland, Peggy DeSantis of Chesapeake Bay, Va.; sisters, Luellen Dillon of MacArthur, W.Va., Ruth Zela Smith of Beckley, Louise Stowers of Masury, Ohio; brother, Dayton Jarrell of Beckley; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Entombment will be in Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum, Beckley. Friends may call from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Charles T. Schubach
Charles Thomas Schubach, 61, of St. Albans died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was a Kanawha County Schools custodian, an employee of Joe's Lawn Service and a member of First Assembly of God Church, St. Albans.
Surviving: wife, Marlene Smith Schubach; foster daughter, Janice Deel of South Charleston; sisters, Norma Jean Zillgett of Vanderbilt, Mich., Inis Martin of Drayton Plains, Mich.; four foster grandchildren; 14 nieces; five nephews; 16 great-nieces; 13 great-nephews; six great-great-nieces; four great-great-nephews. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. David Boiarsky officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Agnes M. Simpson
POINT PLEASANT -- Agnes Mary Simpson, 98, of Point Pleasant died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Point Pleasant. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church and was a homemaker.
Surviving: daughters, Shirley Grubb of Point Pleasant, Lorraine Warren of Kure Beach, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Wilcoxen Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, with the Rev. Steven Dorsey officiating. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Highland Cemetery, Fishers Station, Ind. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Larry R. Stone
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Larry R. Stone, 47, of Columbus died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, at home. He was a construction worker.
Surviving: daughter, Christina "Candy" Stone of Gallipolis, Ohio; mother, Beulah Stone of Gallipolis; sisters, Jewell Eddy, Elizabeth Mitchell, Gail White and Naomi DeBoard of Columbus; brothers, Ed and Ronnie Stone of Columbus, Gary Stone of Orlando, Fla. Service will be 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Held-Skunza Funeral Home, Columbus, with the Rev. Charles Leonard officiating. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral Home.

Oren L. Sumpter
NORMANTOWN -- Oren L. Sumpter, 87, of Normantown, Gilmer County, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in St. Josephs Hospital, Parkersburg, after a long illness. He was a former teacher in Gilmer and Calhoun counties, director of Community Action, an employee of the Commission on Aging and a member, deacon and Sunday school teacher of Upper Steer Run Baptist Church.
Surviving: wife, Gwen Alltop Sumpter; daughters, Sharon Schulz and Judy Hashman of Elyria, Ohio, Joan Fluharty of Canton, Ohio, Peggy Whyte of Wellston, Ohio; son, Bryan of Fort Wayne, Ind.; sisters, Maude James and Lucille Gerwig of Glenville; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville, with Elder Lary Fisher and Elder Roger Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Beall Cemetery, Normantown. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the mortuary.

Helen M. Vannoy
DUNMORE -- Helen Marie Vannoy, 75, of Dunmore died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in Pocahontas Continuous Care Center. She was a homemaker.
Surviving: daughters, Thelma Sheets of Hope Mills, N.C., Dallas Benton of Wilmington, N.C., Wilma McMillian of Salt Rock; sons, Thurman Vonnoy of Collegeville, Pa., Donald Vannoy of Silver Spring, Md.; brothers, O'Dell Grimes of Marlinton, Herbert Grimes of Dunmore; sisters, Lillian Dahmer of Franklin, Betty Ralston of Fayetteville, N.C., Viola Brown of Wytheville, Va., Jaynell Sharp of Charlottesville, Va., Juanita Winnings of Willard, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service will be 10 a.m. Sunday at VanReenen Funeral Home, Marlinton, with Earl D. "Butch" Michael officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Marlinton. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

C.P. Wells
SUMMERSVILLE -- C.P. Wells, 89, of Summersville died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, at home. He was a graduate of Moundsville High School, received his bachelor's degree from West Liberty State College, master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and attended University of Michigan and Bowling Green Business College. He was a retired principal from Nicholas County High School with 24 years of service, was the first recipient of the Beacon of Light award at the Nicholas County All Classes Reunion, former president and vice president of West Virginia Secondary Principals Association, former president of the Nicholas County Principals Association and Wetzel County Education Association, a former member of the board governing state athletics, former principal and basketball coach at Reader High School, former principal of Romney High School, former superintendent of Webster County Schools, and former president of the WVEA.
Surviving: wife, Grace Raymer Wells; daughter, Jean Foster of Clearwater, Fla.; three grandchildren; one great-grandson. Memorial service will be at a later date. The body was cremated. White Funeral Home, Summersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Mabel A. Young
JANE LEW -- Mabel Allman Young, 92, of Route 1, Jane Lew, formerly of Lost Creek, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in Ravenna, Ohio. She was a member of Lost Creek Senior Citizens and Lost Creek Historical Society, a pianist for Lost Creek United Methodist and Pleasant Hill United Methodist churches, a graduate of Lost Creek High School, a private music teacher and a retired Lost Creek postmistress.
Surviving: son, Gary Linn Young of Brimfield, Ohio; daughters, Jo Ann Hall of Lost Creek, Martha Lee Davis of Jane Lew; foster son Dalmon Rebrook of Georgia; sister, Mary Spray of Vadis; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, Jane Lew, with Pastor Steve Osborn officiating. Burial will be in Lost Creek Seven Day Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Wattie F. Albright
LAKE -- Wattie Franklin Albright, 96, of Lake died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in Logan General Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of Stevens Chapel United Methodist Church, Lake, and a former miner.
Surviving: son, Samuel Gene Albright of Lake; daughters, Louise Morris of Beckley, Lola Goff and Kattie Sheerin of Edwardsville, Ill., Magdalene Barrett of Conway, S.C.; stepson, Woodrow Akers of Lake; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Stevens Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Hager and the Rev. Roger McCauley officiating. Burial will be in Albright Cemetery, Lake. Friends may call from 6 to 11 p.m. today at the church. Stevens Funeral Home, Madison, is in charge of arrangements.

Eva T. Bader
POINT PLEASANT -- Eva T. Bader, 81, of Point Pleasant died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, at the Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center, Point Pleasant. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Point Pleasant. She was retired from the Gibson Greeting Card Stratford Springs, Conn., and a homemeker.
Surviving: daughter, Carol McDaniel of Point Pleasant; son, Harry Ldo Bader of South Gate, Ky.; sister, Elsie Woods of Stratford Springs, Conn.; brother, Ldo Scatta of Winter Springs, Fla.,; several nieces and nephews; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Point Pleasant, with the Rev. Regis Schlick officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Stratford Springs, Conn. Information provided by Wilcoxin Funeral Home, Point Pleasant.

Carl R. Baker
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Carl R. Baker, 63, of Middleburg Heights, formerly of West Virginia, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in Cleveland Clinic after a long illness. He was a graduate of Gassaway (W.Va.) High School and a Protestant.
Surviving: wife, Marilyn Baker; sons, Robert and Greg of Elyria; stepdaughter, Michele Sheneman of Brook Park; brother, Ralph Brooks of Wisconsin; sisters, Bonnie B. Nolen of Ocala, Fla., Iva B. Lemon of St. Albans, W.Va.; one grandchild; four stepgrandchildren. Service was Jan. 27, 1998, at Tomon & Sons Funeral Home, Middleburg Heights. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery, North Olmstead.

James W. Beasley
UNION -- James William "Bill" Beasley, 55, of Union died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in Columbia Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea, after a short illness. He was a miner and bulldozer operator, a member of Maple View Christian Church, Bluefield, and attended Lindside Christian Church.
Surviving: wife, Sharon Boggs Beasley; son, Paul W. of Union; daughter, Jennifer L. Frye of Sinks Grove; brothers, Charlie Beasley of Raven, Va., Robert "Bob" Beasley of Willow Bend; sisters, Susie Furrow of Union, Sandra Hanna of Friars Hill, Carol Patton of Lewisburg; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren. Service was to be 2:30 p.m. today at Groves Funeral Home, Union, with Minister Jason Pancake and Elder Ed Pell officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Union.

Robert C. Bianchinotti
Robert C. Bianchinotti, 55, of Dunbar died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, at home after a short illness. He was an employee of the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services, an instructor at Marshall University and West Virginia State College, a graduate of Marshall, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a native of Hazard, Ky.
Surviving: son, Jason of Dunbar. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. Dean Borgmeyer officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests donations be sent to the West Virginia Society for Autistic Children.

Bessie O. Burton
SALT ROCK -- Bessie O. Burton, 71, of Salt Rock died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, in St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Center Point Baptist Church, West Hamlin.
Surviving: husband, Farris H. Burton Sr.; daughters, Carolyn Salmons and Darlene Colegrove of Salt Rock, Amy Clay of Barboursville, Becky Clay of Branchland; sons, Farris H. Jr. of West Hamlin, Darrell of Williamstown; sisters, Marie Cummings of Ranger, Dorothy Plumley of Midkiff; brothers, Henry Hager of Barboursville, Earl Hager of Connecticut, Dennis Hager of Proctorville, Ohio; 26 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Center Point Baptist Church with the Rev. William Hughes Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Saunders Cemetery, Ranger. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin.

Ella J. Chapman
Ella Jean Chapman, 61, of Nitro died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in CAMC, General Division, after a short illness. Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, Cross Lanes, is in charge of arrangements.

Charles L. Clifton
ELYRIA, Ohio -- Charles L. Clifton, 54, of Elyria died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, in Community Health Partners Hospital, Lorain, after a short illness. He was an assistant paint line operator for U.S. Gypsum Co. and a native of Webster Springs, W.Va.
Surviving: daughter, Dianne Cross of Elyria; sons, Charles K. and Michael G. of Elyria; mother, Daisy Clifton of Webster Springs; sisters, Leona McMullen of Baltimore, Betty McCoy and Bessie Pritt of Webster Springs; five grandchildren. Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, with the Rev. Minter Lynch officiating. Burial will be in McCoy Cemetery, Webster Springs. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Billy E. Dalton Sr.
PEMBERTON -- Billy Edward Dalton Sr., 66, of Pemberton died Jan. 28, 1998, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a disabled truck driver, a member of Whitby Community Church of God and UMW and a former employee of Westmoreland Coal Co, McAlpin, and Eastern Stotesbury Coal Co.
Surviving: wife, Alice Steele Dalton; daughters, Ginger Canady of Sophia, Cathy Goss, Kim Young of Daniels, Alice "Tiny" Dalton at home; sons, Billy Dalton Jr. of Crab Orchard, Larry Dalton of Pemberton, Robert Blankenship of Waynesboro, Va., Allen Blankenship of Wyoming County, Brian Blankenship at home; brothers, Jimmy and Randal Dalton of Crab Orchard, Darrell Dalton of Pulaski, Va., Roger Dalton of Shady Spring, Danny Dalton of Beckley; sister, Ruth Prince of Salem, Va.; 16 grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia, with the Rev. Denny Hughes officiating. Burial will be in Pemberton Community Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Billie J. Ellis
GREEN, Ohio -- Billie Jean Ellis, 67, of Green died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998. She was a native of Rensford, W.Va., and a member of the Akron Baptist Temple.
Surviving: husband, Gene Ellis; sons, Ric of Hudson, Paul of Green; daughter, Susan Bond of Medina; sister, Madeline Childress of Green; nine grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Akron Baptist Temple with the Rev. Charles F. Billington officiating. Burial will be in East Liberty Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Schermesser Funeral Home, Akron, and one hour prior to service at the church. The family suggests donations be sent to Akron Baptist Temple.

Willie L. Foster
SUMMERSVILLE -- Willie Lee Foster, 76, of Summersville died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, in Summersville Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a farmer and an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving: son, Billy Foster of Kenbridge, Va.; daughter, Diane Barton of Kenbridge; brothers, Guy of Summersville, Eugene of Cabin Creek; sisters, Ilene Hypes of Mount Nebo, Anna Bailes of Summersville; seven grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville, with the Rev. Jimmy Hypes and the Rev. John Conard officiating. Burial will be in Zoar Cemetery, Keslers Cross Lanes. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Harold E. Hall
WHARTON -- Harold Edward "Sonny" Hall, 61, of Wharton died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, at home after a short illness. He was a disabled miner and an Army veteran.
Surviving: wife, Frances Hall of Bim; son, Ronnie of Beckley; daughter, Lisa Moore of Wharton; sister, Corrina Lilly of Carlsbad, N.M.; four grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with the Rev. Howard White officiating. Burial will be in Hatfield Cemetery, Barrett. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ethel R. Harvey
ORGAN CAVE -- Ethel Rodgers Harvey, 86, of Organ Cave died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, in a Fairlea Medical Center after a long illness. She was a member of Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church, Organ Cave, and a homemaker.
Surviving: husband, Buster Harvey; daughters, Bessie H. Noll of San Diego, Bonnie H. Castelli of Blacksburg, Va.; son, Samuel D. of Oskaloosa, Kan.; sister, June Bladen of Ronceverte; brothers, Howard and Ray Rodgers of Ronceverte, Fred Rodgers of Rural Retreat, Va.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. today at Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Flynn officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the church. Longanacre Funeral Home, Fairlea, is in charge of arrangements.

Ruie M. Hatcher
NIMITZ -- Ruie Mae Hatcher, 83, of Nimitz died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, at home after a long illness. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Nimitz, and Summers County Senior Citizens, a former seamstress and a homemaker.
Surviving: sons, Bethel M. and Harold "Hal" Hatcher of Nimitz, Gary Harcher of Jumping Branch; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor, Hinton, with Pastor Dan Spencer officiating. Burial will be in Crews Cemetery, Nimitz. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mildred Henry
BECKLEY -- Mildred Henry, 80, of Beckley died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, at home. She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, attended Charleston Business College, was a former accounting officer for Dunedin Coal Co. and Gulf Oil Co., former business manager for Beckley Belt Services and a member of First Baptist Church, Beckley.
Surviving: several cousins and nieces. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. David Carrico officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. The family suggests donations be sent to the Estill and Mildred Henry Memorial Fund, Beckley Area Foundation, P.O. Box 1092, Beckley, WV 25801.