Barbara J. Sweeney
Barbara J. Sweeney, 58, of Charleston died Friday, May 9, 1997, at home after a short illness. She was a homemaker and attended Shawnee Light Celebration Church, Charleston. Surviving: sons, Richard L. Sweeney of Orlando, Fla., Steven Ray Sweeney of South Charleston, Monty D. Sweeney of Charleston; sisters, Martha Goode of Lincoln County, Pat Coker of St. Augustine, Fla., Mary Stricker of Belle; brother, Bill Williams of Kentucky; six grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with Pastor Gene Herdman officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Kenna Leroy Thompson
RAVENSWOOD -- Kenna Leroy Thompson, 63, of Ravenswood died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, in Cleveland Clinic. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a supervisor for Ravenswood Aluminum Corp. He also was a Protestant. Surviving: wife, Joyce Ruth Bowers Thompson; sons, Kenna L. "Red" Jr. of McArthur, Ohio, Jonathan D. of Ravenswood; brother, Marion of Manassas, Va.; sisters, Nancy Parker of Blaine, Minn., Norma Davis of Ravenswood. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with the Rev. Wallace Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memory Gardens, Cottageville. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Garnett R. Washington Sr.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Garnett Ray Washington Sr., 69, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, in Pellcare Nursing Home, Winston-Salem, after a short illness. He was retired from the automotive industry and was a self-employed auto mechanic. He was also a Baptist. Surviving: daughter, Katherine Washington of New Orleans; sons, Charles of Lewisville, John "Stan" of Winston-Salem; brothers, Claude of Sparta, Wayne of Glade Valley; sisters, Thelma Gambill, Edith W. Bryan and Donese Bryan, of Sparta; one grandchild. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. today at Russell Funeral Home, Sparta. Private burial will be in Sparta. The family may be contacted at the residence of Charles Washington, 220 Bradford Place Lane, Lewisville, N.C. 27023. Information provided by Scott Funeral Home, Charleston.

Robert L. Williams
VIENNA -- Robert L. Williams, 64, of Vienna died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, in Camden-Clark Hospital, Parkersburg. He was owner and operator of Williams Well Surveys for more than 30 years and a member of the organization Promise Keepers and the North Parkersburg Baptist Church. He was also a native of Charleston. Surviving: wife, Barbara Bonnett Williams; son, Rob L. Jr. of Seminole, Texas; daughters, Bonnie Stark of Nebraska City, Neb., Connie Childress of Washington Court House, Ohio, Kay Frye of Fresno, Calif.; mother, Thelma Lynch Williams of Parkersburg; 14 grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at North Parkersburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeff Youell and the Rev. S. Ward Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg. Friends may call three hours prior to service at the church. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, is in charge of arrangements.

Jack M. Williams
HUNTINGTON -- Jack M. Williams, 86, of Huntington died Friday, May 9, 1997, in Heritage Nursing Home, Huntington. He was a retired general sales coordinator from WSAZ-TV and former executive director of the West Virginia Broadcasting Association, 1973-1980. He served as past president and past chairman of the Huntington Association Manufacturer's Representatives, past president of the Cabell County Recreation Board from 1959 to 1971, executive director of the West Virginia Broadcaster's Association from 1973-1980, and past associate director of the West Virginia Retailer's Association. He was chairman for the Easter Seals in 1968, chairman for the Cabell County Sesquicentennial Commission from 1958 to 1959, and a member of the Huntington Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Committee and board of directors for the Prestera Center from 1983 to 1986. He was a member of the West Virginia Wholesaler's Association, the Region Two Development Corporation of West Virginia, the Tri State Area Council Boy Scouts of America, the Navy League and Kentucky Colonel. He served as past exalted ruler and trustee of Huntington Elks Lodge #313 and past district deputy and grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #1963. He was a graduate of Huntington High School. Surviving: son and daughter-in-law, Jack B. and Pauline Williams of Huntington; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary, Huntington, with the Rev. Robert Holland officiating. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Burial Park, Huntington. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Howard Wylie
WESTON -- Howard Wylie, 79, of Weston died Friday, May 9, 1997, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, after a long illness. He was a native of Pittsburgh, a retired truck driver for Youngstown Cartage with 45 years of service, a member of Waldeck United Methodist Church, Weston, and an Air Force veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, June Ross Wylie; sons, Gary of Negley, Ohio, Howard of Lettona, Ohio, Kevin and Bruce, of Lisbon, Ohio; daughters, Virginia Vaughn of East Palistine, Ohio, Nancy Sherrill of Darlington, Pa., Mary June Wylie of Florida, Aleta Wetzel and Janetta Pippert, of Rogers, Ohio; stepsons, James D. Hill of Rochester, N.Y., Richard Hill of Elkview; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The body has been cremated. There will be no visitation. Boyle Funeral Home, Weston, is in charge of arrangements.

WHITED, Docie Mae -- 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, and one hour prior to service at the church. Whited, 92, of Lawrenceville, Ga., formerly of Walton, W.Va., died Thursday, May 8, 1997, in Delmar Gardens Nursing Center, Lawrenceville, after a short illness. Correction on survivors: daughter, Lois Wright of Lawrenceville.

Mary Frances Angel
Mary Frances Angel, 48, of Charleston died May 10, 1997, in St. Francis Hospital after a long illness. She was a key-punch operator for Preiser Scientific Inc. with 14 years' service. She was a member of Church of God, Emmons, and a student at Rehabilitation Center, Institute. Surviving: mother, Florence McCallister of Charleston; brothers, Orville Angel of Kentucky, James Angel and Paul Angel, both of Charleston, Gene Angel of Alum Creek; sisters, Doris Willey of Charleston, Delores Graley of Ashford, Anita Roberts of Alum Creek; half brothers, Harold Angel of Pinch, Eddie Angel of Charleston; half-sisters, Judy Pittman of Pinch, Dolly Angel and Gail Angel, both of Charleston. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with the Rev. Jerry Graley and the Rev. Danny Kinder officiating. Burial will be in Gillispie Cemetery, Emmons. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Sadie V. Cantley
BECKLEY -- Sadie V. Cantley, 81, of Beckley died May 8, 1997, in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a long illness. She was a homemaker, a Baptist, and was born in Kanawha County. Surviving: daughter, Janice Ann Mullins of Downey, Calif.; sons, Royce E. of Rexford, Mont., Larry E. of Beckley; sister, Esther Whited of Baltimore; brother, Homer Perry of Baltimore; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday in Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity, with Pastor Phillip Lilly officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Margaret Miller Cornett
BECKLEY -- Margaret Jane Miller Cornett, 74, of Beckley died May 9, 1997, in a Beckley hospital after a short illness. She was a social worker in the Department of Human Services in Raleigh and Wyoming counties with 20 years' service. She was a Methodist and a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving: husband, Ward Cornett; sons, the Rev. Ward III of Columbus, Ohio, Kirk William of Littleton, Colo.; daughters, Marta Gilliam of Charlottesville, Va., Christy Bailey and Beth Cornett, both of Pineville, Marcia McKinney of Birmingham, Ala.; sisters, Evelyn Estep of Greentown, Ohio, Gail Henrichs of Beckley, Ann Ahlbrand of Indianapolis; brothers, the Rev. Howard Miller of Beckley, Robert F. Miller of Charleston; 11 grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Melton Mortuary Chapel, Beckley, with the Rev. George Schneider officiating. Burial with military graveside rites conducted by Sophia VFW 4326 will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the mortuary.

Russell L. Fields
Russell L. Fields, 59, of Poca Fork Road, Elkview, died May 9, 1997, at home after a long illness. He was a member of UMW District 17, a lifelong resident of Kanawha County and a Protestant. Surviving: daughters, Kathy Goodwin of Parkersburg, Nancy Miller of Clendenin, Carol McDavid of Alum Creek; brothers, Edward Fields and Larry Fields, both of Elkview; sister, Lottie Jeanette Kidd of Gandeeville; five grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Hafer Funeral Home Chapel, Elkview, with the Rev. Lee Swor officiating. Burial will be in Billy Hunt Cemetery, Elkview. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Kathryn Finch
RAVENSWOOD -- Kathryn "Kate" Finch, 97, of Ravenswood died May 9, 1997, in Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, Sissonville. She was a homemaker and a member of North United Methodist Church. Surviving: daughters, Gwendolyn Anderson of Ravenswood, Wanda Guinn of Cape Coral, Fla., Kathryn Lyons of Long Beach, N.C.; sons, Bob Finch of Nitro, Ellis Finch of Teays Valley, Harold May of Ripley;sister, Freda Rinehart of Teays Valley; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with the Rev. Larry Crawford officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Sandyville. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

John Cabell Gibson
John Cabell Gibson, 85, of St. Albans died May 8, 1997, at Americare of Dunbar after a long illness. He was retired from Union Carbide Corp., South Charleston, and was a longtime resident of St. Albans. Surviving: wife, Madeline Gibson of St. Albans; daughter, Deborah Gibson Kosnett of Gaithersburg, Md.; son, John C. Gibson Jr. of Burke, Va. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. today at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Old Chapel, St. Albans, with the Rev. Paul B. Bresnaham officiating. Burial will be in St. Mark's Church Garden. There will be no visitation. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 405 B Street, St. Albans, W.Va. 25177. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements.

Rose M. Grablow
Rose M. Grablow, 80, of Charleston died May 10, 1997, in Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio, after an apparent heart attack. She was a homemaker and a Protestant. Surviving: sisters, Effie Billings and Darline Berry, both of Charleston; two nieces; two nephews. Service will be 4 p.m. Monday at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home Chapel, Malden, with the Rev. Steve Leonard officiating. The body will be cremated. Friends may call one hour prior to service Monday at the funeral home.

Glenn R. Huddleston
PARKERSBURG -- Glenn R. Huddleston, 86, of Parkersburg died May 8, 1997, at Americare-Arlington Nursing Facility, Parkersburg. Surviving: wife, Effie Soulsby Huddleston; son, Gordon K. Huddleston of Orangeburg, S.C.; daughters, Glenna Smith of Naperville, Ill., Beverly Walkup of Parkersburg; brother, John Huddleston of Fayetteville; sisters, Mabel Joyce of Parkersburg, Beulah Reed of Charleston; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Donald Loudermilk officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites will be in Evergreen North Cemetery, Parkersburg. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of one's choice.

Myrtle L. Tucker Pritt
DIXIE -- Myrtle L. Tucker Pritt, 67, of Dixie, Nicholas County, died May 9, 1997, in Memorial Division, CAMC after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Dixie, a homemaker, a caregiver, and was a member of First Church of God, Bentree. Surviving: sons, Ernest Ray of Arlington, Va., Cecil J. of Springfield, Va., James Russell of Belva, Joe Eddy of Leatherwood; mother, Nina G. Thompson Tucker of Lizemores; brothers, Amos Tucker of Lima, Ohio, Ray Tucker of Summersville, Bob Tucker of Cedar Grove, Charles Tucker of Arlington; sisters, Anna Lou Auxier of Swiss, Gay Burleson of Brownsville, Elva Williams of Lizemores; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Pennington Funeral Home Chapel, Gauley Bridge, with the Rev. Markco Pritt officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Fola. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Reba Billups Ray
Reba Billups Ray, 83, of St. Albans died May 10, 1997, in Personal Care Home, St. Albans. She was retired from Kelley-Dyer Department Store, a lifelong resident of St. Albans and a Protestant. Surviving: sisters, Christena Lake and Norma Jean Hansel, both of St. Albans; brother, Jerry Billups of St. Albans; several nieces and nephews. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Cunningham Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, St. Albans, with the Rev. E. Wendall Eskew officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call one hour prior to service Monday at the mausoleum chapel. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kanawha Hospice, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, W.Va. 25064.

Elizabeth Fisher Slater
SANDUSKY, Ohio -- Elizabeth Fisher Slater, 93, of Sandusky, formerly of Dunbar, died May 9, 1997, in Providence Care Center, Sandusky, after a short illness. She was a longtime resident of Charleston, a charter member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Charleston, and an organist in the Charleston area, including serving as organist for the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of American Guild of Organists, and was past president of St. Paul Ladies Guild. She was past president of the Pioneer Womens Club of Dunbar. Surviving: daughters, Jane Masciola of Sandusky, Sara Murray of Alexandria, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor J.D. Fodrliak officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Charleston. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1423 Lee St., Charleston, W.Va. 25301. Groff Funeral Home, Sandusky, is in charge of arrangements.

Delcie May Legg Snyder
LEON -- Delcie May Legg Snyder, 68, of Leon, Mason County, died May 9, 1997, at home after a long illness. She was a homemaker and attended Elmwood United Methodist Church. Surviving: husband, Ralph Snyder; daughters, Dorothy Ann Sayre of Leon, Ruby Darlene Randolph of Liberty; sons, Owens Bernard Snyder of Liberty, Ralph Jess Snyder of Leon; sister, Kathleen Louise Casto of Columbus, Ohio; brother, Donald Lee Legg of Columbus; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with the Rev. Arliss Blackshire officiating.Burial will be in Wolfe Valley Cemetery, Tribble Road, Leon. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Barbara J. Sweeney
Barbara J. Sweeney, 58, of Charleston died May 9, 1997, at home after a short illness. She was a homemaker and attended Shining Light Celebration Church, Charleston. Surviving: sons, Richard L. of Orlando, Fla., Steven Ray of South Charleston, Monty D. of Charleston; sisters, Martha Goode of Lincoln County, Pat Coker of St. Augustine, Fla., Mary Stricker of Belle; brother, Bill Williams of Kentucky; six grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with Pastor Gene Herdman officiating.Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Aletha P. Bailey
SCOTT DEPOT -- Aletha P. Bailey, 75, of Scott Depot died Friday, May 9, 1997, at home after a short illness. She retired from the state Department of Health with 35 years of service, was a 40-year resident of Putnam County and a Baptist. Surviving: son, Michael W. Bailey of Scott Depot; sisters-in-law, Gladys Virginia Bailey of Scott Depot, Dortha Stroud of Memphis, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Glenn W. Bailey of Dunnellon, Fla. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with the Rev. Curtis Brown officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Esther Beckwith
PUYALLUP, Wash. -- Esther Beckwith, 84, of Puyallup, formerly of Randolph and Webster counties, W.Va., died Tuesday, May 6, 1997, in Good Samaritan Hospital, Puyallup, after a long illness. She was a 13-year resident of Puyallup, a homemaker and a member of Jovita Baptist Church, Puyallup. Surviving: son, Dick of Graham, Wash.; two grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holly River Baptist Church, Diana, W.Va., with the Rev. Jerry Hall officiating. Burial will be in Holly River Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Dodd-Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, and one hour prior to service at the church.

Dempsey Boggess
KENNA -- Dempsey "Shorty" Boggess, 76, of Kenna, Jackson County, died Sunday, May 11, 1997, in CAMC, General Division, after a short illness. He was a retired electrician from Libby-Owens-Ford Glass Plant, Plant, an Army veteran of World War II, a lifetime member of VFW Post 8129, Charleston, and a Christian. Surviving: sons, Rick of Kenna, Kester of Clendenin; daughters, Shirley Harrison of Attica, Ohio, Donna Duff of Kenna, Shelia Boggess of Charleston, Kay Loar of Metamora, Ohio, Kim McCready of Knoxville, Tenn.; brother, Boone Boggess of Kenna; sisters, Vada Phillips of Columbus, Ohio, Juanita Bostic of Sissonville; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Parsons-Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, with the Rev. Stanley Shaffer officiating. Burial will be in Fisher Cemetery, Kenna, with graveside rites conducted by VFW Post 6669. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Kelsey E. Canterbury
FAIRDALE -- Kelsey Earl Canterbury, 78, of Fairdale, Raleigh County, died Thursday, May 8, 1997, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a 12-year resident of Fairdale and a member of Akers Baptist Church, Maple Meadow. Surviving: sons, Elbert Earl at home, Gary Lyn of Michigan; sister, Viola Ruth Souder of Crab Orchard; brother, Delmer D. Canterbury of Canton, Ohio. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Calloway Cemetery, Glen Daniel, with the Rev. Arteth Bailey officiating. Melton Mortuary, Beckley, is in charge of arrangements.

Robert D. Cline Sr.
SURVEYOR -- Robert Daniel Cline Sr., 69, of Surveyor, Raleigh County, died Saturday, May 10, 1997, in Surveyor after a long illness. He was a disabled miner, member of the UMW and District 29 Local 5770, Eccles. Surviving: wife, Mary Genevieve Turner Cline; daughter, Mary Conrad of Culpeper, Va.; sons, John N. of MacArthur, Robert D. Jr. of Tolleytown, Kenneth of Amigo; sister, Mary Eileen "Sissy" Mays of Frankfort; brothers, Jimmy of Douglas, Ga., Lark of Crystal River, Fla.; 20 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity, with Pastor Linda Gray officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.