Helen N. Cunningham
Helen Neal Cunningham, 74, of South Charleston died Thursday, May 29, 1997, at home. She was a native of Catlettsburg, Ky., and retired from Columbia Gas and West Virginia Medical Institute. Surviving: son, Richald L. Salmons of Dunbar; daughter, Mary Geges Scott of Morgantown; stepdaughters, Judy K. Cunningham of Oceanside, Calif., Lee Herring of Round Rock, Texas; sisters, Mildred Cress and Bertha McCarthey, of Ashland, Ky., Gladys Queen of Catlettsburg, Ruth VanHorn of Waynesboro, Va.; James A. Neal of South Charleston, Douglas, Hiram and June Neal, of Catlettsburg; five grandchildren. Service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Hazel W. Davis
STANAFORD -- Hazel W. Davis, 103, of Stanaford died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, at home. Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, is in charge of arrangements.

Nellie B. Eads
ALVON -- Nellie Bly Dolin Eads, 98, of Alvon, Greenbrier County, died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in Columbia Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea, after a short illness. She was a member of Whatcoat United Methodist Church, White Sulphur Springs, and a retired employee of The Greenbrier. Surviving: daughters, Myrtle Grey Eads and Dottie Wingler of Alvon; half-sisters, Maudie Wenger of Arbovale, Helen Waid and Cleva Scitz, of Alvon, Audrey Landrum and Agnes Waid, of White Sulphur Springs; half-brother, Hillard Dolin of White Sulphur Springs; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Shanklin Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs, with the Rev. Paul Suttle and Lowell O'Dell officiating. Burial will be in Alvon United Methodist Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Anthony's Creek Rescue Squad.

Nathaniel Edwards
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Nathaniel Edwards, 50, of Washington, formerly of Beckley, W.Va., died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, at home after a long illness. Ritchie-Johnson Funeral Home, Beckley, is in charge of arrangements.

Peter P. Ferretti
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Peter Paul Ferretti, 75, of Charlottesville, formerly of Bluefield, W.Va., died Saturday, May 24, 1997, at home. He was the retired vice president of industrial relations from Consolidation Coal Co., former president of Pocahontas Fuel Co., a former employee of Clinchfield Coal Corp., chaired the BCOA's first wage commission, headed several coal industry organizations, and was the last president of the Southern Virginia Coal Association. After retirement he remained counsel to Consol in wage contract negotiations with UMW. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bluefield, and received his engineering degree from the University of Alabama. Surviving: sons, David of Charleston, W.Va., Mike of Charlotte, N.C.; five grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial was Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bluefield, with the Rev. Patsy J. Iaquinta officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, W.Va. The family suggests memorial contributions to the University of Virginia Medical Center, Department of Neurology, HSC Box 435, Charlottesville, Va. 22908, or to Make-a-Wish Foundation, 200 Centreport Drive, Suite 300, Greensboro, N.C. 27409. Mercer Funeral Home, Bluefield, is in charge of arrangements.

Hettie B. Gwinn
LOCKBRIDGE -- Hettie Belle Gwinn, 85, of Lockbridge died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. She was a member of the first graduating class of Meadow Bridge High School, a graduate of Berea (Ky.) College, earned her master's degrees in English and library science from the University of Kentucky and was a teacher in Summers and Fayette counties for more than 40 years. She was a member of Lockbridge United Methodist Church, Meadow Bridge Homemakers Club, Friends of the Library, Summers County, a former member of University of Women, Summers County, and a member of Fayette County Retired Teachers Association. Surviving: sisters, Grace Tabor and Frances Walker, of Lockbridge; brothers, Harry Gwinn of Meadow Bridge, John Wade Gwinn of Oak Hill. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Lockbridge United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Meadows officiating. Burial will be in Gwinn Cemetery, Lockbridge. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and one hour prior to service at the church. Smathers Funeral Home, Rainelle, is in charge of arrangements.

Diana Mae Hendricks
Diana Mae Hendricks, 59, of Charleston died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was a Christian and a homemaker. Surviving: husband, Ray "Jerry" Hendricks; daughters, Pamela Lee Taylor, Terri Lynn Kessel and Michelle Beth McClanahan, of Charleston, Deborah K. Fletcher of Dunbar; sister, Mildred Pallozzi of Brunswick, Ohio; brother, Thomas Wetzel Pring of Crede, seven grandchildren; twin great-granddaughters. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Bowen officiating. There will be no visitation. The body has been cremated.

Arnor Higginbotham
Arnor Higginbotham, 88, of Charleston died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in St. Francis Hosptial after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Charleston, attended Kanawha County schools and was a member of Levi First Baptist Church, Rand. Surviving: sisters, Rosa L. Booker, Lillie Ellis and Mamie Gilbert, of Rand, Mollie Straughter of Inglewood, Calif.; several nieces and nephews. Service will be noon Saturday at Preston Funeral Home with the Rev. Ben Merchant officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Berton F. Hillenbrand
Berton F. Hillenbrand, 83, of St. Albans died Thursday, May 29, 1997, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired maintenance supervisor from Union Carbide, Institute, with 33 years of service, a former employee of Parkway Supermarket, St. Albans, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a 48-year resident of St. Albans and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Surviving: wife, Ruth Hillenbrand; sons, Walter of Cross Lanes, Ernie and Raymond, of Orlando, Fla., Bart of Hurricane; daughter, Laura Leachman of Morgantown; sister, Sadie Wilkinson of Charleston; brother, George of Salt Lake City; eight grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. William Thompson III and Elder Jerry Wilkinson officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hills Gardens of Memories, Sissonville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lua T. Hood
HIGHLANDS, Texas -- Lua T. Hood, 91, of Highlands, formerly of Danville, W.Va., died Thursday, May 29, 1997, in Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, after a long illness. Surviving: son, Charles of Highlands; daughter, Joan Hood Peck of Starkville, Miss.; half-brother, Daryl Kaplan of Sequim, Wash.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Memory Gardens, Madison, W.Va., with Evangelist Denver Hill officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to service at Handley Funeral Home, Danville.

Wylton H. Isaacs
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Wylton H. Isaacs, 71, of St. Petersburg, formerly of St. Albans, W.Va., died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in Columbia Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg, after a long illness. He was a retired master electrician from DuPont with 36 years of service, was a Navy veteran and attended Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans. Surviving: wife, Goldie Isaacs; daughters, Kathie Romeo of Kanawha City, W.Va., Elizabeth Arose of Hurricane, W.Va.; sisters, Flora Christopher of Winter Haven, Fla., Pauline Robinson of St. Augustine, Fla., Ida Cyrus of DeLand, Fla., Anna Lee Lindemann of Beverly Hills, Fla.; six grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Dr. Leroy Keeney officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

William J. James Sr.
The Rev. William Jennings James Sr., 77, of Charleston died Thursday, May 29, 1997, in CAMC, Memorial Division, after a short illness. He was born in Carbondale, lived most of his life in Kanawha County and was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Charleston. He attended Eastern Nazarene College of Boston and received a bachelor's degree from God's Bible School of Ohio. He was an ordained minister and retired from CAMC, Memorial Division. He retired from the Navy with 28 years of service as a corpsman and a chaplain during World War II, was a decorated veteran for his service during the invasion of Normandy and served in Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. Surviving: wife, Rose Marie Moore James; sons, William II and Mark, of Charleston; daughters, Deborah and Kimberly, of Jacksonville, Fla., Miriam C. and Jane Ann, of Charleston; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Service will be 3 p.m. Monday at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Douglas Heidt officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Nelson W. Johnson
Nelson W. Johnson, 75, of Rand died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in Heartland of Charleston after a long illness. He was an Army veteran, a retired employee from the state Department of Highways' Engineering Technology, a member of Walls AME Church, Charleston, and Knights of Pythias. Surviving: wife, Ada Johnson; daughters, Nellie Wilkerson of Miami, Fla., Susan Cunningham of Atlanta, Ga., Jacinta Johnson of Charleston; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Preston Funeral Home with the Rev. Phillip Washington officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

William H. Lucarelli
WHEELING -- William Hugo Lucarelli, 85, of Wheeling died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in Wheeling Hospital. He was a former partner of W.Va.-Ohio Motor Sales Inc. and Tower Lines Inc. He was a former member of Wheeling Elks Club, a member of the board of directors of the Progressive Bank and was a nationally renowned antique car enthusiast. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Wheeling. Surviving: sons, William S. of Duluth, Ga., John M. of Charleston; daughter, Annette Lucarrei Beatty of Rapid City, S.D.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson. Funeral litugy with mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wheeling, with the Rev. Peter Giannamore officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Kepner Funeral Home, National Road at Bethany Pike, Wheeling, where a Christian wake service will be 7:30 p.m. today. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center, 1305 National Road, Wheeling, W.Va. 26003.

Ruby G. Lucas
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio -- Ruby G. Lucas, 91, of Gallipolis, formerly of Cheshire, Ohio, died May 29, 1997, in Holzer Medical Center. She was a retired cook from Kyger Creek Schools, a member of Little Kyger Congregational Christian Church and the Ladies Aid. of the church. Surviving: sons, Robert and Scotty, of Cheshire; daughters, Patricia Roush of Gallipolis, Ruth Green of Marco Island, Fla.; brothers, Fred, Charles, Raymond and Frank McGhee, of Hurricane, W.Va.; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, Gallipolis, with the Rev. Richard Vinson officiating. Burial will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Lethia A. Miller
Lethia A. Miller, 91, of Charleston died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in Valley Health Village. She was a Baptist and retired from Elite Laundry Co. Surviving: son, William L. Miller Jr. of Charleston; brothers, Noble Legg of Charleston, Massey Legg of Sissonville. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, with Jackie Lee Miller officiating. Burial will be in Beane Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ralph W. Miller
Ralph Webster Miller, 82, of South Charleston died Thursday, May 29, 1997, in Cedar Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. He was a former technician at Union Carbide, South Charleston, and a member of First Baptist Church, South Charleston. Surviving: sons, Kyle of Jacksonville, Fla., Michael of Kernersville, N.C.; daughter, Karen Waybright of Charlotte, N.C.; sisters, Mae Davies of Ona, Lyda Ault of Foster, Gertrude Chambers of Martin, Ga.; brother, George Kelly Miller of Decatur, Ga.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, South Charleston, with the Rev. Richard Sargent officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.

Sonja L. Newhouse
Sonja L. Newhouse, 69, of Coopers Creek Road, Charleston, died Thursday, May 29, 1997, in CAMC, Memorial Division, after a short illness. She was native of Germany and a homemaker. Surviving: husband, Quinces "Toby" Newhouse; son, Boyd B. of Gloucester, Va.; daughters, Debra Henson of Belle Center, Ohio, Tammy Gill of Chesapeake, Va.; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. Roy Huffman officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Herrell H. Norvell
DANVILLE -- Herrell H. Norvell, 83, of Danville, formerly of Nitro, died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in Boone Health Care and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. He was a native of Putnam County, retired from Avtex Fiber Corp., Nitro, was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Masonic Lodge 159, Dunbar. Surviving: sons, John of Madison, James of Sanderson, Fla.; daughter, Joyce K. Johnson of Houston, Texas; sister, Elsie Wilkerson of Maryland; brothers, Acle of Nitro, Woodrow of Maryland, Lonnie of Cross Lanes; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be Saturday at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, with I.E. Hall officiating and Masonic graveside rites conducted by Lodge 159. The funeral procession will leave Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro, at 2 p.m. for the cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Timothy A. Parker
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Timothy Allen Parker, 36, of Lakeland died Thursday, May 22, 1997, in Lakeland after a long illness. He was a heavy machine operator for McDonald Construction. Surviving: father and stepmother, Paul and Jan N. Parker of Millersburg, Ohio; mother and stepfather, Phyllis and Larry Lambert of Charleston, W.Va.; daughters, Olivia Conley of Seville, Ohio, Jessica Parker of Rittman, Ohio; half sisters, Sandra Hall of Charleston, Robin Vaughan of Ivydale, W.Va., Elizabeth Woodburn of Parkersburg, W.Va.; half brothers, Jeff Boggs of Maysel, W.Va., Rodney Parker ofConley, Ohio; grandmother, Delma Cruikshanks of North Carolina. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, W.Va., with the Rev. Paul Parsons officiating. Burial will be in Parker Cemetery, Newton, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home

Loy V. Pickens
ROCK CAVE -- Loy Valley Pickens, 75, of Rock Cave, Upshur County, died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, at home. He was a retired mechanic from Hydro Air, Burbank, Calif., a Navy veteran of World War II and a Methodist. Surviving: wife, Ilene Steerman Pickens; son, Larry D. of Accident, Md.; daughter, Cheryl L. Long of Rock Cave; sisters, Wanda L. Bickel of McGee, Oleta G. Swisher of Fairmont, Maxine L. Steele of Lanexa, Va., Bertha L. Burnside of Rock Cave; brother, James A. of Fairmont; five grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Robert M. Vincent Funeral Home, French Creek, with the Rev. Eugene Helmick officiating. Burial will be in McCutchen Chapel Cemetery, with military graveside rites by DAV Chapter 36, French Creek. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Edward F. Rader
MIAMI, Fla. -- Edward F. Rader, 49, of Miami died Monday, May 26, 1997, in Florida of cancer. He was a native of Summersville, W.Va., and a Vietnam veteran. Surviving: wife, Gail Rader; son, Edward of Miami; sisters, Helen Williams of Ona, W.Va., Margaret Ann Hicks of Canvas, W.Va.; brothers, Allen of Vienna, Va., Henry of Summersville. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville, with the Rev. Nelson Harris officiating. Burial will be in Craigsville (W.Va.) Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Beulah J. Rhea
SLATY FORK -- Beulah Jane Galpert Rhea, 91, of Slaty Fork died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in Pocahontas Memorial Hospital. She was a housewife. Surviving: daughter, Glenna Jean Calhoun of Marlinton; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at VanReenen Funeral Home, Marlinton, with the Rev. Jay Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Marlinton. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Bonnie Richardson
RAINELLE -- Bonnie Richardson, 81, of Rainelle died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in Columbia Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea. She was a homemaker and a native of White Sulphur Springs. Surviving: husband, James Carl Richardson; brother, Harry F. Gillespie of Ashtabula, Ohio. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Wallace-Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle. Entombment will be in Wallace Memorial Mausoleum, Clintonville. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.