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Elizabeth M. Funk
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Elizabeth Marie Funk, 93, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., died March 7, 2003, at Hospice of Martin & St. Lucie residence.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Wagner and Suzanne Crawford, both of Port St. Lucie; one son, John M. Funk Jr. of Melbourne, Fla.; one sister, Mary Simmons of Zephyrhills, Fla.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Edith E. Hickman
RIPLEY - Edith E. Hickman, 85, of Ripley died March 10, 2003.
She is survived by four daughters, Gerri Powers of Ripley, Terri Wilson of Richmond, Va., Barbara Hemby of Millwood, and Brenda Carpenter of Spencer; and one brother, Charles Lattimer of Cumberland, Md.
Lee D. Johnson
PARKERSBURG - Lee D. Johnson, 79, of Parkersburg died March 10, 2003, at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Wendell H. and Minnie B. Bryan Johnson. He had retired from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 18 where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church and the North Parkersburg Kiwanis Club.
Marie B. Jones
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -Marie B. Jones passed away March 10, 2003, in Indianapolis, Ind., after an extended illness.
She was born March 30, 1917, to Brooks B. and Emma Ferrell in Spencer. She was a member of the Spencer Church of the Nazarene. Her civic and social activities included many years of volunteering for the West Virginia Black Walnut Festival committee, serving one year as president, Hill and Hollow Garden club, Stitch and Chatter club, Girl Scout leader, PTA, and many others.
Betty Luzader
GLENVILLE - Betty Heater Luzader, 76, of Glenville departed this life at 4:15 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2003, at Arbors of Marietta Nursing Home following an extended illness.
She was born March 28, 1926, in Lewis County, a daughter of the late Paul Heater and Lucille Harvey Gaines. Mrs. Luzader was a 1943 graduate of Weston High School and a member of Glenville First Baptist Church.
Dixie J. Meadows
COTTAGEVILLE - Dixie Jeanette Meadows, 70, of Cottageville died March 10, 2003.
She is survived by one daughter, Kathryn Salmons and her husband, Gary; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Lester K. Roberts
PARKERSBURG - Lester Kermit Roberts,83, of Summit Road, Parkersburg, died March 13, 2003, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Coy Ray and Verna Irene Frost Roberts. He retired from Union Carbide after 35 years and was a member of Parkersburg VFW Post 1212. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and also served as a sergeant in the 26th Infantry, 1st Division, Company A, also known as the ''Big Red One,'' and was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
Elizabeth E. Rose
PARKERSBURG - Elizabeth E. Rose, 95, died March 10, 2003, in Parkersburg. She was a resident of Sunbridge Care Facility since 1997, and formerly Frostproof, Fla.
She was born July 3, 1907, in Allingdale, Nicholas County, W.Va., the daughter of Charles Mitchel and Fanny Keen Rowe. She attended Glenville State College and was a teacher in Webster and Nicholas counties for 20 years. She was a member of Frostproof Methodist Church.
Ethel G. Sullivan
GRAFTON, Ohio - Ethel G. Sullivan, 99, of Grafton, Ohio, died Monday, March 3, 2003.
Survivors include four daughters, Millie, Macel, Marjorie, and Marilyn; one son, Fred Sullivan; 21 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great grandson; one sister, Evelena; and one brother, Denzel.
Ellen A. VanFossen
PARKERSBURG - Ellen Alva VanFossen, 97, of Parkersburg, died March 10, 2003, at The Willows.
She was born in Wood County, daughter of the late Luther and Zeffie Allen. She was retired from St. Joseph's Hospital as a nursing assistant and a member of the Broadway Avenue Baptist Church.
Naomi F. Daugherty
MINERAL WELLS - Naomi F. Daugherty, 80, of Mineral Wells died March 8, 2003, as a result of an automobile accident.
She was born in Webster County, a daughter of the late Richard and Dilly Mollahan. She owned and operated Daugherty Propane and Supplies with her husband, the late Richard L. Daugherty. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and the Daughters of America J.R.O.U.A.M.
Eleanor Dewees
BELPRE - Eleanor Dewees, 82, of Belpre passed away March 9, 2003, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born Nov. 5, 1920, in Calhoun County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Alvy and Lona Gay Freshour. She worked for Doe Miller Sons for 25 years and retired in 1993. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Virginia Lee Dunn
NEW MATAMORAS - Virginia Lee Dunn, 74, of New Matamoras died Saturday, March 8, 2003, at the Arbors at Marietta.
She was born March 13, 1928, in Sistersville. Dunn was the daughter of Roy Morgan and Blanche Cooper.
F. Ray Grimm
SPENCER - F. Ray Grimm, 82, of Spencer, W.Va., died March 8, 2003, at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
He was born June 29, 1920, in Roane County, a son of the late Ed and Goldie Short Grimm. He was retired from the McIntosh and Grimm oil field business with over 50 years of services, was a member of American Legion Post 21 and the Boggs Fork Community Church and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Naomi M. Lewis
VIENNA - Naomi M. Lewis, 86, of Vienna died March 9, 2003, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born in Marion County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Tawnie and Minnie Kittle Boyce. Mrs. Lewis was a member of Vienna Baptist Church and Foster Grandma at St. Joseph's Hospital for over 10 years.
George E. Lyons
PARKERSBURG - George E. Lyons, 59, died Sunday, March 9, 2003, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born Dec. 31, 1943, in Parkersburg, the son of G. Earl and Clara B. Lyons, both of Parkersburg.
Edith Mackey
SHINNSTON, W.Va. - Edith Lorrine Lieving Mackey, 83, of Shinnston, W.Va., died Sunday, March 9, 2003, at her residence.
She was born Feb. 9, 1920, at Macfarlin, Ritchie County, a daughter of the late Jasper Harold and Olia Jane Wilson Lieving.
James Morrison
MARIETTA - James P. (J.P.) Morrison, 81, of Marietta, Ohio, formerly of Big Springs, W.Va., died Saturday, March 8, 2003, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was a resident of The Heartland Nursing Home in Marietta.
He was born Nov. 20, 1921, at Freed, W.Va., a son of the late Frank and Effie Smith Morrison. He was a member of the Prosperity Baptist Church at Big Springs. He graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1941. He had worked many years in the oil fields and had retired from Buckeye Oil.
