Robert P. Cooper
Robert P. Cooper, 81, of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Grafton and Fairmont, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, in Apache Junction Health Center. He was born Oct. 1, 1919, in Sistersville, son of the late O.D. and Eunice Delaney Cooper. He was retired after 50 years as a minister for congregations of the Church of Christ. During his time as minister, he was located with the Blueville Church of Christ in Grafton, the Columbia Street Church of Christ in Fairmont, the Martown Road Church of Christ in Parkersburg and churches in Craigsville, Webster Springs and Buckhannon. He was a graduate of Freed Hardman College in Nashville, Tenn. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gladys Luzadder Cooper; two daughters, Pamela Loui, of Arizona, and Rebecca Coyle, of Arkansas; and three grandchildren, Michal Kristen Loui, James Aaron Loui and Daniel Joseph Coyle. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Jo Cooper in 1967; a brother, Jim Cooper; and a sister, Belva Nell Kristoff. A private service and burial will be at Woodsdale Memorial Park in Grafton. Dering's Funeral Home in Morgantown is in charge of arrangements.

Gladys Gwendolyn Davis
Gladys Gwendolyn Davis, 88, of South Park, Morgantown, a descendant of John Davis, one of the first lot owners of Morgan's Town in 1775, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, at Monongalia General Hospital. She was born Oct. 19, 1912, in Monongalia County, daughter of the late Walter Oral and Estella Conaway Davis. She was a descendant of 22 ancestors who came from England to Massachusetts in the 17th century. She attended West Virginia University, and had been a government employee for 34 years, having worked at Wright Patterson Field in Dayton, Ohio, and the Treasury Department in Washington. She was a member of Colonial Dames of the Seventeenth Century, Monongahela Chapter; Daughters of the American Colonists, Monongahela Valley Chapter; Daughters of the American Revolution, Elizabeth Ludington Hagan's Col. John Evans Chapter; Palatines to America; Monongalia Historical Society; Morgantown Music Club; Monongalia Arts Center; Women's Club of Morgantown; life member of the Auxiliary of Monongalia General Hospital; the National Geographic Society; the Smithsonian Associates; and the National A udubon Society. She was an Honorary Citizen of Colonial Williamsburg. She was a supporter of WVU, providing scholarships for pre-veterinary students and underwriting various renovations at the Creative Arts Center and the College of Law. She was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Davis Michael, Jan. 6, 1998. Friends may call at Hastings Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, until the 11 a.m. service with the Rev. Ken A. Ramsey officiating. Burial will be in East Oak Grove Cemetery. Donations: WVU Foundation Inc., c/o College of Law and the Creative Arts Center, 3168 Collins Ferry Road, Morgantown WV 26504.

Wayne L. Kerns
Wayne L. Kerns, 72, of Route 1, Rivesville, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, in Wishing Well Health Center, Fairmont. He was born July 23, 1928, in Allentown, Pa., son of the late Harvey and Laura Kerns. He was a member of Apostolic Christian Temple, Fairmont. He served three years with the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a retired coal miner, Pursglove 15 of Consol Coal. He worked for 18 years. He was a member of the UMW of Fairmont. He earlier worked at Sterling Faucet of Morgantown for 11 years. He was an avid bowler at the Fairmont Bowling Center, and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pauline Crites Kerns, of Rivesville; two sons and spouses, Wayne W. and Doreen M. Kerns, of Fairmont, and Ronald J. and Linda S. Kerns, of Rivesville; four grandchildren, Michael Wayne and Daniel Keith Kerns, of Fairmont, Ronald James Jr. and Robert Allen Kerns, of Rivesville. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Keith and Sonny Boy Kerns; two sisters, Norma Jean Dunn and Regina Kerns. Friends may call at Ford Funeral Home, DeGarmo Chapel, Jasper Street, Rivesville, from 7-9 p.m. Monday, 1-4 and 1-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, until the 2 p.m. service with the Rev. Chris Gillespie officiating. Burial will be in Arnettsville Cemetery, Arnettsville. The Military Veterans Council will observe flag-folding services in the funeral home following the 2 p.m. service Wednesday.

Donald J. Smith
Donald J. Smith, 84, of Friendship Manor, formerly of McLane Avenue, Morgantown, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001. He was born June 5, 1916, in Morgantown, son of the late Jefferson L. and Ida Flo Smith. For many years he worked with his family, who owned and operated Smith Groceries on Beechurst Avenue from 1940 to 1960. He later retired from the Seneca Glass Factory. He is survived by a brother, Robert G. Smith, of Largo, Fla.; and 10 nieces and nephews, David R. Goff, Larry W. Goff, Jeffrey H. Goff, Carolyn L. Stout, Phillip G. Goff, Barbara Frampton, Charles Kime, Edward Kime, Robert Smith and Jane Smith. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy F. Kime and Reba G. Goff. Friends may call at Hastings Funeral Home from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, with the Rev. William Turley officiating. Burial will be in East Oak Grove Cemetery.

Ira D. Hovatter
Ira D. Hovatter, 84, of Route 1, Kasson community, Moatsville, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, at home. He was born Jan. 10, 1916, in Tucker County, son of the late William Clarence and Rhoda Poling Hovatter. He retired from Barbour County Board of Education as a school bus driver. He was also a farmer. He was a member of Aurora Lodge 43 AF&AM, Scottish Rite 18th degree, Valley of Morgantown, Orient of West Virginia. He is survived by a daughter and spouse, Ruby Lee and Dwayne Wetzel, of Troy, S.C.; a son and spouse, Ira G. and Carol Hovatter, of Route 1, Moatsville; three sisters, Elsie Bolyard, of Valley Furnace, Iris Wolfe, of Grafton, and Pearl Coover, of Sidney, Ohio; two brothers, Willis Hovatter, of Grafton, and Kenneth Hovatter, of Botkins, Ohio; three grandchildren, Burt Wetzel, Heather Marie Hovatter and Gene Allen Hovatter; and a great-granddaughter, Lucy Wetzel. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jemima Auvil Hovatter, whom he married Oct. 24, 1946, on Nov. 8, 1990; three sisters, Ruby Murphy, Mildred Bolyard and Mary Dillon; and a granddaughter, Melinda King. Friends may call at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, after 2 p.m. Sunday. Service will be 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, with the Rev. Kyle Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Central Chapel Cemetery with Aurora Lodge 43 AF&AM conducting graveside rites.

Anna Bishover
Anna Bishover, 87, of Eugeniva Avenue, Sabraton, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at her home. She was born March 7, 1913, in Morgantown, daughter of the late John and Mary Baker Bishover. She was a member of Saint Theresa's Roman Catholic Church. She was a longtime employee of Sterling Faucet Co., from where she retired as a supervisor. She was a member of the Slovak Society, the AARP and the VFW Post 548 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by two nieces and spouses, Linda Dettore and Robert Doria, of Perryopolis, Pa., and Bernadette and Richard Lombardi, of New York; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Bishover, of North Versailles, Pa.; a great-nephew, Scott Dettore, of Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Leonard; and two brothers, John and Joseph Bishover. Friends may call at Hastings Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Saint Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, with the Rev. Colombo Bandiera as celebrant. Burial will be in East Oak Grove Cemetery. A scriptural wake service will be held at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Ruth Reese
Ruth Davis Reese, 90, of Fairmont, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at Grafton City Hospital. She was born Oct. 6, 1910, in the Oak Grove community of Taylor County, daughter of the late Joseph T.S. and Ida Bailey Davis. She was a homemaker and mother. She grew up in and attended the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Taylor County. A very religious person, she enjoyed going to many churches and in later years enjoyed listening to services on the radio and television. She is survived by a son and spouse, Lyle and Roselean Reese, of the Meadowdale community of Fairmont; a brother, Roy B. Davis, of Fairmont; two grandchildren and spouses, Charles B. and Robin Reese, of Anchorage, Alaska, and Kimberly and Tim Gould, of Harmony Grove; four great-grandchildren, Kaison Ball, Kameren Ball, Zachary Reese and Kayla Reese. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ross Davis, Joe Davis and Paul Davis; and three sisters, Olive Davis, Lillian Lawson and a sister in infancy. Friends may call at Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, from 5-9 p.m. Monday and from 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, until the 1 p.m. service. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Taylor County.

Marlene Williams
Marlene Williams, 65, of East Avenue, Shinnston, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at her home after a long illness. She was born April 27, 1935, at Lumberport, daughter of the late John L. and Imo V. Boggess Winemiller. She was a 1953 graduate of Lumberport High School and graduated from Fairmont State College, where she was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. She was the drum majorette for the Fairmont State band. For 22 years, she taught school for the Harrison County Board of Education, mainly at Shinnston and Lincoln High School. While there, she was the majorette moderator until her retirement. After teaching, she was involved in selling real estate for Coldwell Banker and was a consultant with Beauti-Control Cosmetics until the time of her illness. She was a former member of First United Methodist Church, Shinnston, and a member of Trinity Assembly of God Church, Fairmont. She held weekly prayer and Bible study in her home until her death. She was a member of the Christian Business and Professional Woman's Club, where she served as chairperson and a member of the Quota Club, Shinnston. She is survived by her husband, Evan Williams; two daughters and spouses, Susan and Rusty DeBlossio, of Shinnston, and Kavin and Herb Richardson; a brother and spouse, John L. Jr. and Gwen Winemiller, of Orlando, Fla.; two nephews, John and Michael Winemiller; and a niece, Carrie Winemiller. Friends may call at the Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston, from 6-9 p.m. Monday and from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday. Service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, with Pastor Ray Crabtree officiating. Burial will be in Shinnston Masonic Cemetery.

Elmer D. Liston
Elmer D. Liston, 80, of Bruceton Mills, Cuzzart community, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at his home. He was born Oct. 23, 1921, in Preston County, son of the late Arley and Mary Reckart Liston. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by a brother, Willis Liston; five sisters, Rose Ann Dunn, of Morgantown, Sylvia Smith, of Morgantown, Hazel Iman, of York, Pa., Maxine Miller, of Albright, and Helen Miller, of Bruceton Mills. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Liston. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, in the Mount Moriah Cemetery in Bruceton Mills, with the Rev. Dayton Smith officiating. Carl R. Spear Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Arthur Scafella
Arthur Scafella, 82, of Point Marion, Pa., died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, at Monongalia General Hospital. He was born Oct. 20, 1918, son of the late Carmen and Ida Delfica Scafella. He was a coal miner, retired from Duquesne Light, and was a member of the UMW Local 6310. He was Catholic. He is survived by a brother, Dominic Scafella, of Point Marion, and four sisters, Mary Bruno, Clara Hizer, Rose DeProspero and Dora Hizer, all of California. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Jane Brajkovich Scafella, May 17, 1977; two brothers, Frank and Arbor Scafella; and two sisters, Anna Lonetti and Emma Bruno. Friends may call at Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, and until 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 when a blessing service will be held with the Rev. Joseph Sredzinski officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, Point Marion.

Dora Hunt Copen
Dora Hunt Copen, 83, of Fairmont, Vinegar Hill, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, at home. She was born Aug. 22, 1917, in Taylor County, the oldest of 13 children of the late Charles Dayton and Mary "Rosie" Roderick Hunt. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Fairmont. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, church friends and family. She was a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School. She is survived by five brothers and spouses, Raymond Hunt, Lawrence and Phyllis Hunt, Dale Hunt, Donald Paul and Helen Hunt and Robert Hunt, all of Fairmont; two sisters, Mary Barniak and Janice Hunt, both of Fairmont; and two sisters-in-law, Alice Satterfield, of Fairmont, and Goldie Copen, of Keyser. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" R. Copen, on April 13, 1980; and five sisters, Grace Hunt, Violet Toothman, Maxine Hunt, Phyllis Pyles and Texel Hewitt. Friends may call at Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, and from 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, until the 1 p.m. service with Pastor Carl R. Buckner officiating. Burial will be in Vincent Cemetery, Vinegar Hill.

Anna Danyluk Stachard
Anna Danyluk Stachard, 83, of Masontown, Pa., formerly of RD 1, Greensboro, Pa., died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at Coville Personal Care Home, where she lived for the past five years. She was born June 25, 1917, in Scranton, Pa., daughter of the late Peter and Pauline Kolesnyk Danyluk. She was a former member of the American Legion Post 499 and FOE 1932 Ladies Auxiliaries, both in Point Marion, Pa. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria Stachard, of Upper Marlboro, Md.; a granddaughter, Julie Carlson, of Leesburg, Va.; a great-granddaughter, Leah Carlson; a sister-in-law, Florence Deeb, of Carmichaels, Pa.; and a brother-in-law, Thomas Scholfield, of Sarasota, Fla. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Stachard, in 1988; and a sister, Mary Geiss. Friends may call at Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. A blessing service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, with the Rev. Joseph Sredzinski officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, Point Marion.

Victor N. Bonomi
Victor N. Bonomi, 75, of W. Main Street, Grafton, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at home after a long illness. He was born Jan. 23, 1925, in Jansen, Colo., son of the late Victor Bonomi Sr. and Mary Bonomi. He was retired from law enforcement, having been a police officer for 25 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Shingleton Bonomi, whom he married July 21, 1991; and a son, Victor Bonomi, in Germany. He was also preceded in death by a sister. Friends may call at Bartlett Funeral Home, 202 McGraw Ave., Grafton, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, with Pastor James Johnson officiating. Burial will be in West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown.

Edith B. Barill
Star City Mayor Edith B. Barill, 69, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, at home. She was born Dec. 24, 1931, in Cuzzart, daughter of the late Charles Troy and Olga Zephyr Awman. She was a 1949 graduate of Kingwood High School, and held an associate of arts degree from Potomac State College, Keyser. While a student at Potomac State, she was chosen the 1951 homecoming queen. Her first job was in 1951, with C.P. Dorsey in the WVU Extension Service's 4-H Division. She worked with him until 1955. She also worked as a secretary at the Coca-Cola Bottling Co., moving from there to Star City, where she was an office clerk for eight years. She began her political career in June 1989, when she was elected Star City town recorder. She was named acting mayor in 1990. She successfully ran for mayor in the 1991 election, and has been mayor since. With almost 11 years in office, she was the town's longest-serving mayor. Under her leadership, Star City advanced in many areas. She oversaw purchase of the old Star City School and its renovation into Town Hall; the expansion and development of the town's riverfront and the rails-to-trails, which was her passion. She developed proposals to finance for rail-trail improvements, and was instrumental in getting money for sidewalks and bike paths along the Monongahela Boulevard -- a project to be built this year. In September, she had the honor of introducing Gov. Cecil Underwood, when he came here to announce funding for the projects. She was an active member of many civic and community groups, including the Monongalia County Democratic Executive Committee, Vision 2000 and it's Action Council Together steering committee, the Committee for the Development of the Rail Trail, the Tri-Cities Mayors Group, Star City Common Interest Group, Greater Morgantown Project and the Municipal League's board of directors. She also served as an adviser to the Mon River Trails Conservancy. She attended the former Star City United Methodist Church, where she served as pianist for more than 40 years. Her love of music included singing, which she enjoyed as a former member of the Sweet Adelines. She also played piano for the local gospel singing family, The Crusaders. In addition, she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, particularly her grandson. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Tony T. Barill; a daughter, Debby Lauffer, of Morgantown; a grandson, Benjamin Troy Lauffer, of Morgantown; and two sisters and spouses, Wilda and Delmer Bishoff and Ruth and Amos Tillis. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Jo Barill, on Aug. 25, 1969, and two infant brothers. Friends may call at Dering's Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Service will be at Suncrest United Methodist Church Drummond Chapel Campus at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, with the Revs. Ronald M. McCauley and M. Steven Meadows officiating. Burial will be in Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens. Donations: Rails-to-Trails, c/o Town of Star City, Broadway Avenue, Star City, WV 26505.

Mary Augusta Snodgrass
Mary Augusta Snodgrass, 98, of Rymer community, Mannington, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, at home. She was born Sept. 17, 1902, in Logansport, daughter of the late William Dell and Exzella Jane Barker Michael. She was a member of the Rymer United Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting, writing poetry and spending time with her family. She is survived by a son and spouse, Samuel M. and Rosemary Snodgrass-Rymer; six daughters and spouses, Maxine Floyd, of Wellington, Ohio, Eileen Pride, of Boothsville, Ohio, Ethel Louise Neff, of Mannington, Eleanor Lucille and Wayne Williams, of Weirton, Mary Jane and Rudy Nerad, of Wellington, Ohio and Joy Cross, of Mannington; a sister, Mae Cross, of Mannington; 28 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 32 great-great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Eleanora Snodgrass, of Wileyville. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Snodgrass, on Feb. 29, 1972; three sons, Walter W., Wilbert E. and Claude Dell Snodgrass; six brothers, Hugh, James R. "Pidge," Orval Jay, Ralph M., Leo Forrest "Henry," and C.G. Michael; a sister, Nola Henry; and two grandchildren, Darlene Broom and Bruce Nerad. Friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, Mannington, from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday. Service will be noon Thursday, Jan. 11, with the Rev. Jerry Loudin officiating. Burial will be in Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery.

Joseph Angotti Jr.
Joseph Angotti Jr., 69, of Pilgrim Gardens, Newark, Del., died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at his home. He was born in Morgantown. He was a magazine engineer for Hercules Inc., Wilmington, Del., retiring in 1987 after 27 years of service. He also owned and operated Newport Shoe Service, Newport, Del., before retiring from business in 1991. He was a member of The Institute for Makers of Explosives, Washington, D.C.; and the National Register for Orthopedic Shoe Technology. He was a member of Holy Family Church, Newark, Del., and its Leisure Group. An active community leader, he was a member of the Hillside, Tanglewood and Pilgrim Ga rdens Civic Association; an Inaugural Member of St. Mark's High School Band Boosters, Wilmington, Del.; chairman of the Transportation District Commission for five years; a member of and Family Support Facilitator for The Alliance for the Mentally Ill in Delaware; and a member of the Continuous Treatment Program for Independent Living, Inc., Wilmington, Del. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955-1956. He is survived by his wife, Lena V. DeProspero Angotti; a son, Kim Joseph Angotti, of Newark; two daughters and a spouse, Melanie V. Angotti, of Bear, Del., and Jolene A. and John Outten, of Townsend, Del.; two brothers, Sam Angotti, of Santee, Calif., and Frank Angotti, of Salton City, Calif.; three sisters, Ann Carone, of Salton City, Mary Bartoletta, of Sears, Mich. and Joanne Mangusing, of Santee; and two grandsons, Aaron Outten and Zachary Outten, of Townsend. Friends may call at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 Park Place, Newark, from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 15 Gender Road, Newark. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington. Donations: The Alliance for the Mentally Ill in Delaware, 2500 W. 4th St., Suite 5, Wilmington, DE 19805 or Compassionate Care Hospice, 623 W. Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804.

Virginia A. Tusing
Virginia A. Tusing, 63, of Kingwood, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, in Grafton. She was born July 5, 1937, in Tunnelton, daughter of the late Arthur Sr. and Ruth Zetty Tusing. She was a waitress at the Hilton Inn, in Lakeland, Fla., and a custodian for Polk County Schools. She was Protestant. She is survived by a brother, Charles Tusing, of Elyria, Ohio; and a sister, Ruth Ellen Catlett, of Kingwood. She was preceded in death by a son, George Richard Tusing; seven brothers, Arthur Tusing Jr., Gerald Henry Tusing, Wayne Kenneth Tusing, Howard Lewis Tusing, Richard Carlton Tusing, Paul Howard Tusing and Donald Everett Tusing; and a sister, Mary Elizabeth Tusing. Friends may call at Browning Funeral Home in Kingwood, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, with the Rev. Glenn Riggleman officiating. Burial will be in Mount View Cemetery in Tunnelton.

Russell F. 'Bud' Smith Sr.
Russell F. "Bud" Smith Sr., 76, of Healthy Heights, Morgantown, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, at Ruby Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born Oct. 11, 1924, in Grafton, son of the late Franklin E. Smith and Freda Pearl Rutherford Smith. He worked for Bethlehem Steel Co. for 35 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the International Good Sams Club, the Maryland Sheriff's Association and was manager of Healthy Heights Trailer Park, Morgantown. He retired as a painter. He was Protestant. He is survived by two sons and spouses, William F. and Morie Lee Smith, of Edgewood, Md., and Russell F. Jr. and Michele Ann Smith, of Hancock, Md.; a daughter and spouse, Betty and Carl Shutt, of Coshocton, Ohio; four grandsons, Terry and Troy Harper and Russell III and Sean Smith; two granddaughters, Olivia and Sharon Smith; a stepdaughter and spouse, Frankie May and Robert Chaney, of Coshocton; three stepgrandchildren, John, Chip and Brian Shutt; four great-grandchildren, Alley, Ross, Drew and Bailey Harper; and a stepgreat-grandchild, Jalen Shutt. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Masslona Virginia Boliner Smith, on April 24, 1985; a sister, Alta I. Grow; and a grandson, Jay Anthony Harper. Friends may call at Bartlett Funeral Home, 202 McGraw Ave., Grafton, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, with the Rev. H. Edgar Suite officiating. Burial will be in Bluemont Cemetery, Grafton.

Foster W. Funk
Foster W. Funk, 85, of Rowlesburg, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, at Heartland of Preston County. He was born Feb. 6, 1915, in Etam, son of the late Frank and Lilly Handline Funk. He was a farmer, and a timberman. He was Methodist. He is survived by three sons, Daniel W. Funk, of Miami, Fla., Roger C. Funk, of Streetsboro, Ohio, and Edwin Funk, of Rowlesburg; a daughter, Ruth A. Funk, of San Jose, Calif.; a brother, Harold Funk, of Cooksville, Tenn.; two sisters, Merle Felton, of Cumberland, Md., and Mildred Dean, of Rowlesburg; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Britton Funk; a daughter, four brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Browning Funeral Home Burke Chapel in Rowlesburg, from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, until the 11 a.m. service with the Rev. Orville Davis officiating. Burial will be in Etam Cemetery.

Florence Ruth Parrish
Florence Ruth Parrish, 64, of Rachel, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, at Fairmont General Hospital. She was born Jan. 29, 1936, in Fairmont, daughter of the late Chester and Madeline Van Demis Parrish. She retired from Phillips Lighting with more than 42 years of service, where she worked in shipping and receiving. She enjoyed reading and traveling throughout West Virginia. She is survived by a sister, Martha Richards, of Portage, Ind.; two nephews and a spouse, Dennis Richards, and Gary and Diane Richards, all of Portage; and a great-niece, Erin Richards, of Portage. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Richards; and a dear friend for more than 30 years, Willard Lee "Woody" Earl. Friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, Mannington, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Fairmont.

Michael J. Stewart
Michael J. "Junior" Stewart, 71, of Burton, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, at home. He was born June 19, 1929, in Littleton, son of the late Michael Stewart and Laura Sapp Stewart Kimble. He was a retiree of Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. with 41 years of service as a truck driver. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club, a 1947 graduate of Hundred High School, and a member of the Hundred Church of Christ. He loved camping, working with his horse "Lady," working jigsaw puzzles and bird watching. He is survived by his wife, Betty Elaine Cumpston Stewart, whom he married July 17, 1948; two daughters and a spouse, Shirley Tustin, of Metz, and Teresa and Grant Simpson, of Blacksville; two sons and spouses, Mark and Tammi Stewart and Greg and Janie Stewart, all of Burton; two brothers, Robert L. Stewart, of New Stanton, Pa., and Ronald G. Stewart, of Hundred; four sisters, Carol Rhome, of Alliance, Ohio, Helen Wright, of New Cumberland, Marlene Rhome, of Homeworth, Ohio, and Patty Butcher, of Beloit , Ohio; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Alex Kimble; and a sister, Lula Faylene Stewart. Friends may call at Tennant Funeral Home in Hundred from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, with Evangelist Steve Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Gardens in Burton. Donations: Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, Lung Cancer Research Fund, Box 9300, Morgantown, WV 26506; or sign guest register on www.tennantfuneralhome.com

Ray John Dearing
Ray John Dearing, 81, of Flemington, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born March 23, 1919, in Flemington, son of the late Cee and Emma Hudkins Dearing. He was a coal miner and a correctional officer with the state Department of Corrections at Pruntytown. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II and was a member of VFW Post 3081 of Grafton and DAV Chapter 24 of Grafton. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Helen Ford Maxwell Dearing; two stepsons and spouse, Robert and Wilda Maxwell, of Alexandria, Va., and Brian Maxwell, of Flemington; a stepdaughter, Carolyn Cline, of Flemington; three stepgrandchildren, Robert Maxwell II, Kayla Cline and Cortney Maxwell; a niece, Susan Saltis, of Shinnston; two great-nieces, Kimberly Sparks, of Flemington, and Shannon Schwarz, of Illinois; and two great-nephews, Michael Saltis, of Flemington, and David Mullan, of West Union. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Myrtle Sheets, Bernice Porters and Edith Dearing. Friends may call at Bartlett Funeral Home, 202 McGraw Ave., Grafton, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, with Pastor Timothy Bolyard officiating. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery in Flemington.

Harland S. Hartman
Word has been received of the death of Harland Spencer "Hal" Hartman, 92, at home, 212 South Edgewood, Statesboro, Ga., on Oct. 7, 2000. He was born in Terra Alta, son of the late H. Foster and M. Belle Kelly Hartman. He graduated from Kingwood High School and received bachelor's and master's degrees from Western Illinois University. A musician and educator, Hartman organized and was a longtime director of the Monongah High School Band in Marion County. He also conducted dance bands. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary T. Loss Hartman; two grandchildren, Sally Schmidle Hare and Joseph Schmidle IV, both of Kingwood; four great-grandchildren, Stephanie Thompson, Cassidy Schmidle, and Olivia and J.T. Hare; two nieces, Marcelle Ward Farrington, of Eastham, Mass., and Marilyn Schmidle, of Kingwood; eight stepchildren and several stepgrandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Schmidle; a wife, Dolly Bennett Hartman; a sister, Ruby B. Ward; and a brother, Donald K. Hartman. Memorial services were in Statesboro.