Frances E. Beaver
BECKLEY -- Frances E. Beaver, 84, of Beckley died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, at home after a long illness. Rose-Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Blair
JANE LEW -- Margaret Blair, 98, of Jane Lew, formerly of Weston, died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, in Crestview Manor, Jane Lew, after a long illness. She was born in Lewis County, was a graduate of Wesleyan College, an English teacher at Walkersville High School and a teacher at Weston High School before retiring with 42 years of service. She was a member of Women Christian Temperance Union of Weston, a former member of American Association of University Women, Retired West Virginia and Lewis County Teacher's associations and a member Women's Circle of the St. Matthew United Methodist Church. Surviving: several nieces and nephews. Service was to be 2 p.m. today at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Weston, with the Rev. Joseph Shreve officiating. Burial was to be in Machpelah Cemetery, Weston. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the church. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Weston. Floyd Funeral Home, 402 Main Ave., Weston, is in charge of arrangements.

Paul T. Boos
WHEELING -- Paul T. Boos, 45, of Wheeling died Thursday, May 8, 1997, in Wheeling Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Scranton and a law degree from Georgetown University Law School. He was assistant city solicitor for Wheeling from 1976-78 and 1985-88, city solicitor for Wheeling from 1989 to the present and was former city solicitor for Cameron. He was a practicing attorney in Wheeling since 1976, a partner with Phillips-Gardill-Kaiser and Altmeyer from 1974-1994 and had a private practice in law since 1994. He was a member of the board of directors of Wheeling Symphony since 1985, president of the board from 1988-90 and a member of the executive and artistic committees. He was a former member of the board of directors of West Virginia Public Radio and a former board member of West Virginia Humanities Council. He was a member of Ohio County, West Virginia and American bar associations and the Ohio Valley Runners Club. Surviving: wife, Martha Wright; daughter, Alice C. Boos of Wheeling; son, Thomas R. of Wheeling; father, Paul V. Boos of Wheeling; sisters, Mariann Boos of San Diego, Calif., Karla Boos of Pittsburgh, Maria Truschel of Upper Mont Clair, N.J. Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Edgewood Lutheran Church, National Road, Wheeling. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Wheeling Symphony.

Lula B. Carrico
ELKINS -- Lula Beryl Craig Carrico, 94, of Elkins died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, in Valentine's Personal Care Home, Elkins, after a long illness. She was a native of Preston County, a graduate of Kingwood High School and formerly lived in Morgantown, where she was a member of Isis Court Ladies Oriental Shrine, Order of the Amarauth, Order of the Eastern Star, Women's Club, Women's Home Defense Club, White Shrine, Neighborhood Club and Spruce Street Methodist Church. She was a member of Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, Elkins. Surviving: son, Hobart Clifton Carrico of Elkins; brother, Burtus Martin Craig of Kingwood; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Maplewood Cemetery, Kingwood, with the Rev. Samuel Moore officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions to a charity of choice. Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home, Elkins, is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Clevenger
SUMMERSVILLE -- Richard "Jim" Clevenger, 72, of Summersville, Nicholas County, died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, in Summersville Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Richwood, was a retired plant foreman from Island Creek Coal Co. and a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of West Virginia Turkey Hunters Hall of Fame and St. John's Catholic Church, Summersville. Surviving: wife, Mary Logar Clevenger; son, Sid of Buckhannon; daughter, Ricki Buck of Summersville; brothers, Pat of Arcadia, Texas, Jesse of Vienna, Mike of Summersville; sister, Mary Sue Chapen of Camden on Gauley; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church, Summersville, with the Rev. Jerome Rawa officiating. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park, Summersville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Waters Funeral Home, Summersville, where a Rosary service will be held at 8 p.m.

Ruth Doty
KISTLER -- Ruth Burgess Doty, 89, of Kistler, Logan County, died Tuesday, May 6, 1997, in South Florida Baptist Hospital, Plant City, Fla., after a short illness. She was a homemaker. Surviving: daughters, Ruth Ann White of Euclid, Ohio, Myrna L. Bucy of Brookpark, Ohio, Mona E. Lambert of Chesapeake, Va., Diana F. Morelli of Wyandotte, Mich.; sons, Alfred L. of Kistler, Max B. of Plant City; 27 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Accoville United Methodist Church, Accoville, with the Rev. Milan Klipa officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Godby. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home, Man, and one hour prior to service at the church.

Forrest Fields Sr.
AKRON, Ohio -- The Rev. Forrest E. Fields Sr., 74, of Akron, formerly of Big Chimney, W.Va., died Monday, May 5, 1997, in an Akron hospital after a long illness. He was pastor of Brimfield (Ohio) Baptist Church, a retired employee of Republic Steel, Cleveland, Ohio, and a radio host for Gems of Grace Radio Ministry, Akron. Surviving: wife, Alice Fields; sons, Forrest E. Jr. of Illinois, Randy of Cleveland, Timothy with the U.S. Navy stationed in Hawaii; daughters, Sharon Winter, Donna Warholic, Kim Lemon and Julie Fields, of Ohio, Brenda Chambers and Dolores Koontz, of Indiana; mother, Pearl Bradley of Clendenin, W.Va.; brothers, Wayne and Ralph, of Clendenin; sister, Wandalene Rock of Clendenin, Aldeen Freeze of Charlotte, N.C.; several grandchildren. Service was to be today at Waite and Son Funeral Home, Brunswick. Burial was to be in Brunswick. Information provided by Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, W.Va.

Erma G. Gillispie
LIBERTY -- Erma G. Gillispie, 55, of Liberty died Thursday, May 8, 1997, at home after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Liberty and a homemaker. Surviving: special friend, Harold Larabee; sisters, Christina Runion, Velva Fisher and Cora Cummings of Liberty, Neva Withrow of St. Albans; brothers, Dewey, Gilbert, Ralph, Dorsel and Ernest Thornton of Liberty, William Thornton of Leon. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, with the Rev. Arles Blackshire officiating. Burial will be in Warner Cemetery, Liberty. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Virginia L. Jamison
DESOTA, Texas -- Virginia Lee Jamison, 70, of Desota, formerly of Beckley, W.Va., died Monday, May 5, 1997. She retired from Beckley Veterans Administration Medical Center, Beckley, and was a member of the Potter's House, Dallas, Texas. Surviving: daughter, Vernita Williams of Columbus, Ohio, Serita Ann Jakes of Dallas; sons, Aldo Ray Williams of Dallas, Jimmy Darrell Jamison of Hampton, Va.; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service was to be 11 a.m. today at the Potter's House, Dallas, with Bishop Noel Jones and Bishop Sherman Watkins officiating. Entombment was to be in Laurelland Memorial Park Mausoleum. A memorial service will be 6 p.m. Saturday at Ritchie-Johnson Funeral Home, Beckley, with Bishop David Daniels officiating.

Ruby P. Keenan
Ruby Pearl Keenan, 79, of Pond Gap died Thursday, May 8, 1997, at home after a long illness. Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove, is in charge of arrangements.

Roland G. Koon
Roland G. Koon, 60, of Charleston died May 6, 1997, at home after a short illness. He retired from Welding Inc., Charles-ton, and was a longtime resident of Charleston. Surviving: wife, Violet Withrow Koon; daughter, Sharon Titcher of Greensboro, N.C.; son, Guy P. Koon of Charleston; sisters, Sibyle Casto of North Olmsted, Ohio, Wanda Ingle and Macel Counts, of Kentuck; brothers, Robert G. of Parma, Ohio, Clarence Koon of Cleveland, Ohio, Ronald Koon of Kentuck; four grandchildren. Service was to be 2 p.m. today at Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston. Burial was to be in Koon Cemetery, Kentuck.

Alice R. Lough
WESTON -- Alice Rebecca Frazier Lough, 83, of Weston died Wednesday, May 7, 1997 in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, Weston, after a short illness. She was a former cook for Kitsonville School and St. Patrick School, Weston. She was born in Weston and was a member of Bendale United Methodist Church. Surviving: brother, William Frazier of Mount Clare; several nieces and nephews. Service was to be 11 a.m. today at Boyle Funeral Home, Weston. Burial was to be in Louisa Jane Cemetery, Skin Creek.

Ethel V. Lynch
MINDEN -- Ethel Vivian Lynch, 76, of Minden, died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, in Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill. She was born in East Gulf, Raleigh County, was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Minden, the church choir, the West Virginia Quartet Convention and No. 2 Music Convention. Surviving: daughter, Willia Mae Lynch Evans of Minden; son, George Ralph Lynch of Jersey City, N.J.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Minden, with the Rev. Samuel Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Friends may call one hour prior to service Saturday at the church. Ritchie-Johnson Funeral Home, Beckley, is in charge of arrangements.

Robert M. McGuire
ROANOKE, Va. -- Robert Morris McGuire, 79, of Roanoke, formerly of Gap Mills, Monroe County, W.Va., died Thursday, May 8, 1997, in Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem, Va., after a long illness. He retired from Westvaco with 32 years of service and was a member of Gap Mills United Methodist Church. Surviving: wife, Meta C. McGuire; son, Danny Craig McGuire of Goodview, Va.; daughter, Linda Diane Mitchell of Crofton, Md.; brother, Russell Crea McGuire of Sinks Grove; three grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Shanklin Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs, with the Rev. Wesley C. Patterson officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Sweet Springs. Friends may call two hours prior to service at the funeral home.

Clyde Mollohan
RAVENSWOOD -- Clyde Mollohan, 71, of Ravenswood died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, at home. He was born in Servia, Braxton County, was a Navy veteran of World War II and a retired employee of Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp. He was a member of United Steelworkers of America, Local 5668, and Calvary Baptist Church of Ravenswood, where he served as chairman of the deacon board and was a member of the choir. Surviving: wife, Anna Jean "Bee" Mollohan; son, Aaron of Huntington; daughter, Sherry Buckalew of Dunbar; sisters, Mildred McCracken of Carriere, Miss., Rachel Ramsey of Columbia, S.C.; brothers, Lantie of Madison, Ohio, Lantz of Akron, Ohio, Harold of Chelyan, Leland of Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church, Henry Street, Ravenswood, with the Rev. Gene Waybright officiating. Burial will be in Ravenswood Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood. The family suggests memorial contributions to Calvary Baptist Church, Chair Lift Fund, Henry Street, Ravenswood.

Alice C. Rayburn
WHITEHALL, Ohio -- Alice Catherine Rayburn, 77, of Whitehall, formerly Mason County, W.Va., died Tuesday, May 6, 1996, at the home of her daughter in Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Whitehall, a beautician and a homemaker. Surviving: daughter, Karen Donaldson of Columbus; sisters, Naomi Yeager and June Litchfield, of Letart, W.Va., Louise Durst of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; two granddaughters; one great-grandson. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Wilcoxen Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, W.Va., with Pastor Mark Nodo officiating. Burial will be in Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Mount Carmel Hospice, 793 West State St., Columbus, Ohio 43222.

Etta K. Samples
Etta K. Samples, 87, of St. Albans died Thursday, May 8, 1997, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was a native of Ashland, Ky., a 56-year resident of St. Albans and a homemaker. She was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, and a charter member of Green Valley Homemakers and IBEW Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by husband, William Harley Samples. Surviving: sons, James Clarence "J.C." Samples of Lady Lake, Fla., Clifton Ray "Knute" Samples and William Harold "Bill" Samples, of St. Albans, Delbert Michael "Mike" Samples of Pensacola, Fla.; sisters, Cleda Hart and Jane Hazlett, of South Charleston, Dorcie Fugitt and Sue Ross, of Ashland; brother, James D. Kelly of St. Albans; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, with the Rev. Ron Lee and Dr. Leroy Keeney officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, and one hour prior to service at the church. The family suggests memorial contributions to Highlawn Baptist Church Building Fund, 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans, W.Va. 25177.

Paul A. Smith
DANIELS -- Paul Andrew Smith, 77, of Daniels died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a short illness. He was born in Meadow Creek and was the retired owner/operator of Paul Smith Plumbing and Heating Inc., Shady Spring. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the recipient of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Ribbon and Victory Medal. He was a 61-year resident of Daniels, was a member of the Holiness faith and a founding member of the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving: wife, Eileen Rakes Smith; son, Paul D. of Shady Spring; daughter, Linda S. Hunt of Akron, Ohio; brothers, Sam of Albion, Pa., John W. of Meadow Creek, Manuel of Rainelle; sisters, Pearl Wilburn of Beaver, Ester DeLigge of Baltimore, Md., Martha Fanary of Sophia, Nellie Harrah of Meadow Creek; three grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Rose-Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. Roy Shrewsbury officiating. Burial will be in Worley Cemetery, Daniels. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Alex Joe Soos
LESLIE -- Alex "Sonny" Joe Soos, 60, of Leslie died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, from injuries received in an automobile accident on Interstate 64 near the Alta exit in Greenbrier County, state police said. He was a clerk for Super 8 Motel in Lewisburg, a member of the Church of God, Rainelle, and an Army veteran. Surviving: daughter, Marchelle Logar of Quinwood; son, Ritchie of Kings Mountain, N.C.; sister, Irene Laughorn, Akron, Ohio; brothers, Bill of Midlothian, Va., Larry of Louisville, Ky., Frank of Salisbury, N.C., Jimmy of Ypsilanti, Mich., Johnny of Leslie; two grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Highland Church of God, Rainelle, with the Rev. Vondie Cook officiating. Burial will be in End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Wallace-Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, Southern West Virginia Chapter, 400 Allen Drive, Charleston W.Va. 25302.

Tressie M. Taylor
Tressie May Cavender Taylor, 89, of Big Chimney died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, in CAMC, General Division, after a long illness. She was a homemaker, lifelong resident of Big Chimney and a member of Mile Fork Gospel Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by husband Lawrence Taylor. Surviving: daughters, Joyce Harper and Goldie Harper, of Big Chimney, Betty McKeon of Mansfield, Ohio; sons, Emmitt and Oakie, of Big Chimney, Tommy of Gallipolis, Ohio, Freddie of Clendenin; brother, Virgil Cavender of Elkview; sisters, the Rev. Estelle Taylor of Big Chimney, Ruby Cavender of Texas; 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. Donald Burdette officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Gardens, Big Chimney. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Kenna L. Thompson
RAVENSWOOD -- Kenna L. Thompson, 63, of Ravenswood died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, in Cleveland (Ohio) Clinic. Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, is in charge of arrangements.

Hollis Watts
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. -- Hollis Watts, 39, of Barbourville, died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, at home after a long illness. He was formerly of Charleston and Beckley, W.Va., was a former employee of West Virginia State College and Fifth Quarter Steak House. Surviving: wife, Judy Long Watts; daughters, Jamie and D.L., of Ashboro, N.C.; several cousins. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Knox County Funeral Home, Barbourville, with the Rev. Charlie Douglas officiating. Burial will be at approximately 5 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Johnny Watts
WHITMAN -- Johnny Watts, 85, of Whitman died Thursday, May 8, 1997, in Logan General Hospital. He was born in Wayne County, was a retired miner from Belua Coal Co., a member of No. 14 Whitman Freewill Baptist Church and the UMW. Surviving: wife, Lucille Latham Watts; daughters, Dorothy Runyon of Whitman, Ruth Ann Arendt of Cleveland, Ohio; son, Johnny M. of Whitman; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at No. 14 Whitman Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Mahone officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Honaker Funeral Home, Logan, and one hour prior to service at the church.

Docie Mae Whited
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Docie Mae Fisher Whited, 92, of Lawrenceville, formerly of Walton, W.Va., died Thursday, May 8, 1997, in Delmar Gardens Nursing Center, Lawrenceville, after a short illness. She was born in Ryan, W.Va., was a homemaker and a 50-year member of Walton Union Church. Surviving: daughter, Lois of Lawrenceville; stepdaughter, Marlene Jones of Walton; sister, Gatha Berry of Walton; grandson, Steve Wright of Danville, Calif.; stepgranddaughters, Lisa Jones of Walton, Linday Ashley of Cross Lanes; stepgrandson, Mike Jones of Walton; six stepgreat-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Walton Union Church with the Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Elkview. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer.

COGAR, Lloyd -- Service was to be 11 a.m. today at Dodd-Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs. Burial was to be in Handschumacher Cemetery, Upperglade, with Masonic graveside rites conducted by Addison Lodge No. 116, AF&AM. The family suggests memorial contributions to Greenbrier Valley Hospice, 610 Church St., Summersville, W.Va. 26651. Cogar, 65, of Webster Springs, formerly of Parkersburg and Lorain, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 6, 1997, at home after a long illness. Also surviving: stepmother, Edna Cogar of Bolair.