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Robert Hornbeck Sr.
Robert M. Hornbeck Sr., 81, of Vienna died Tuesday at his residence.
Mr. Hornbeck was born Dec. 4, 1923, in Wood County. He was a World War II Army veteran and retired from the former Hope Gas Co.
Irene E. Jones
Irene Elizabeth Ahart Jones, 94, of Sanford, Fla., formerly of Parkersburg died Jan. 31, 2005, at her residence.
She was born June 27, 1910, in Athens, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and Sarah Russell Ahart. Irene spent most of her life in Parkersburg, where she worked the front desk at Staley's Dry Cleaners and later as a drapery consultant at Dils Brothers where she retired. She and her late husband, Barney, enjoyed camping and fishing along the Kanawha River, where they hosted many large family fish fries. Shortly after retirement, Irene and Barney moved to Miami and then to Orlando to be near her sister, Ruth Harrison, and family. While in Florida, Irene enjoyed bingo and attending church. She maintained her membership, however, at the Christ United Methodist Church in Parkersburg since 1965. Irene was a special "Auntie" to many nieces and nephews. She had a heart of gold and a wonderful outlook on life. She will be missed by all who she touched.
Florence L. Knoch
Florence Luella Dauber Knoch, 93, of Whipple, Ohio, died 9:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 2005, in her daughter's home with her loving family after an extended illness.
She was born Sept. 1, 1911, in Muskingum Township to Katherine Wagner Dauber and Jacob Dauber.
Robert E. McGinnis
Robert Edward McGinnis, 82, of Parkersburg died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born in Silver Run (Donohue), W.Va., a son of the late Emery Hill and Lula Maude Gill McGinnis.
Kenneth E. Addis
Kenneth E. Addis, 81, of Marietta died Feb. 1, 2005.
Emma C. Bailey, Zoe N. Bailey, Chase M. Bailey
Emma Caroline, Zoe Nell and Chase Michael Bailey, infant children of Brian and Kim Bailey, were born and passed into heaven on Jan. 31, 2005.
Jack A. Barnett
Jack Arnold Barnett, 67, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Jan. 31, 2005, at home.
Betty J. Kirby
Betty Jean Kirby, 72, of Riverview, Fla., passed into the Lord's loving arms on Jan. 30, 2005, at her residence.
Wilma G. Brannon
Wilma G. Brannon, 73, of Reedy, W.Va., died Jan. 31, 2005, in Roane General Hospital, Spencer.
Mamie Cooper
Mamie Cooper, 74, of Parkersburg passed away Feb. 1, 2005, at the Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility.
Robert M. Hornbeck Sr.
Robert M. Hornbeck Sr., 81, of Vienna died Feb. 1, 2005, at his residence.
Mary A. Kapnicky
Mary Agnes Kapnicky, 69, passed away on Jan. 31, 2005, at her residence.
Dennis D. Kyer
Dennis Dale Kyer, 46, of Reedy, W.Va., died Jan. 31, 2005, at his residence.
Jean M. Mylar
Jean Marie Langfitt Mylar, 77, of Vienna died Feb. 1, 2005, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
S. Douglas Pauley
Sherman Douglas Pauley, 42, of Davisville died Jan. 31, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
George E. Schiller Jr.
George Earl Schiller Jr., 79, of Belpre died Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg.
James H. Tinney
James Henry "Jim" Tinney, 75, of Clarksburg, departed this life Jan. 31, 2005, at his residence.
Sarah L. Chen
Sarah Louise Lyons Chen, 46, of Coalton, W.Va., passed away after a short battle with cancer at her residence on Jan. 29, 2005.
She was born in Wood County, a daughter of the late Raymond E. and Hazel W. Cross Lyons. She was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. She was a member of Parkersburg American Legion Post 15 Ladies Auxiliary.
Harold S. Christian Jr.
Harold Solomon Christian Jr., 78, of Marietta died Jan. 30, 2005, at the Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 11, 1926, in Ashland, Ky., a son of the late Harold Solomon Christian Sr. and Virginia Louise Christian.
Rev. William Combs
The Rev. William L. "Bud" Combs, 78, of Parkersburg went home to be with his Lord on Jan. 30, 2005, at the Willows Nursing Facility.
He was born on July 5, 1926, in Maysville, Ky., a son of the late Earl and Jessie Mineer Combs.
Janet L. Conley
Janet L. Conley, loving mother and grandmother, 78, of Athens, Ohio, died Jan. 30, 2005, at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens.
James E. Cross
James Everett Cross, 77, of Parkersburg, went home to be with his beloved wife, Jan. 27, 2005, after a fire at his home.
He was born in Wood County, May 3, 1927, a son of the late Ray and Frances L. Shields Cross.
