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ANDERSON, ARLINGTON

Arlington Gaston "Andy" Anderson, 87, of Spencer, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998 at Roane General Hospital. He was born in Millstone, a son of the late William Thomas and Jessie Lynch Anderson. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He founded Straight Creek Lumber Co., Elizabeth, which he operated with his brothers. It was moved to Spencer where it continued until 1950. From 1950-1958, he was in the oil and gas business. In 1958, he opened Dependable Pipe and Supply Co., Arnoldsburg Road, Spencer, which he operated until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Spencer. Surviving are two daughters, Karen Depew of Lilburn, Ga., and Joy McCoy of Greensboro, N.C.; one brother, Dan C. Anderson of Colorado Springs, Colo; six grandchildren, Curt Chambers of Woodstock, Ga., Kristie McCoy Lano of Marietta, Ga., Matthew McCoy, Kimberly McCoy and Kathryn McCoy, all of Greensboro, and Carrie Depew Mayer of Carrolton, Ga., ; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen DeLauder Anderson; three brothers, William C. Anderson, Wilson D. Anderson and Henry D. Anderson; and one sister, Phyllis Ross. Services were held at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Lester Walker officiating. Burial was in Eventide cemetery, Spencer.

ARNOLD, PAUL E.

Paul E. Arnold, 71, of Akron, Ohio, died Thursday, July 30, 1998. He was born in Nicut, the son of the late Edward C. and Martha Barr Arnold. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1982 with 30 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II and held the position of teletype operator during the Nuremberg War Crimes trials. Surviving are one brother, Ray Arnold of Akron; one nephew, David Arnold, of Los Angeles, Calif.; and two nieces, Georgette Lavery of Clinton, Ohio, and Laura Arnold of Akron.He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Ernest Arnold.Services were held at Kucko- Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Edward Morrison officating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Park, Akron.

BAILEY, MABYN L.

Mabyn L. Bailey, 98, of Parkersburg, formerly of Minnora, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Calhoun County and was a member of Milo Community Church, where she had served as church pianist and Sunday School teacher. She was a member of Saulsbury Homemakers Club, Mineral Wells, and was an active leader in 4-H clubs as well as Senior Citizens of Grantsville, Mineral Wells and Athens, Ohio. Earlier in her life, she served as a cook at Minnora Elementary School. Surviving are one daughter, Norma Cline of Parkersburg; two sons, Ray Bailey of Norton, Ohio, and Ronald Bailey of Wooster, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Holly Bailey; one daughter, Wanda L. Boggs; three sisters; and six brothers. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Minnora cemetery.

BAILEY, PRUDIE B.

Prudie B. Bailey, 97, of Chloe, died Saturday, June 6, 1998, in Roane General Hospital after a long illness. She was born at Oka, a daughter of the late William M. and Sabra Hunt Hall. She was a homemaker and a member of Milo Church, Milo. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Hazel and Earl Ragland of Chloe; one grandson, Allen Ragland of Chloe; two great- granddaughters; three step-granddaughters; and seven step-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Bailey, in 1981; four brothers, Willie, Robert, Homer and Woody Hall; and four sisters, Tincie States, Ruie, Sarah and Bertha Miller. Services were held at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Jack Stump officiating. Burial was in Prudence Chapel cemetery, Minnora.

BALLENGEE, REDA M.

Reda M. Ballengee, 66, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, following a long illness. She was born at Altizer, the daughter of Martha Summers of Norton, Ohio, and the late Victor Everson. She was a former employee of Babcock and Wilcox Corp., Barberton, Ohio, and was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, Doyle Ballengee; one son, Carl D. Ballengee of Arnoldsburg; one daughter, Cheri Mullen of Walker; two brothers, Russell "Leo" Everson of Snellville, Ga., and Landa "Cleo" Everson of Doylestown, Ohio; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Worf and Rev. John Powell officiating, and burial in Perry James cemetery, Frametown.

BARKER, CLIFORD

Cliford Barker, 49, of Big Springs, died Tuesday, Mar. 10, 1998, at Calhoun General Hospital. He was born in Smithville, a son of the late Hoy and Wanda Ray Barker. He was a Harrisville High School graduate, and a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Edith Byrd Barker, and one son, Hoy Barker at home. Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with Rev. Frank Simons officiating. Burial was in Westfall cemetery, Smithville.

BARNES, GERALD L.

Gerald L. Barnes, 59, of Millstone, died Monday, Mar. 30, 1998, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Clay County, a son of the late Thomas and Belva Chapman Barnes. He was a U.S. Army veteran and the first emergency medical technician employed by Calhoun General Hospital Ambulance Service. He was a former employee of Spencer State Hospital and was a barber at Millstone and Arnolds-burg. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Orma. Surviving are his wife, Velma Mae Parsons; one son, Thomas Perry Barnes of Millstone; and one brother, James S. Barnes of White Lake, Mich. He was preceded in death by one son, Gerald Bradley Barnes; one sister, Marietta Barnes; and two brothers, William E. Barnes and Thomas Burly Barnes. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Kenneth Parsons officiating. Burial was in Barnes cemetery, Maysel.

BARNES, WILLIAM E.

Dr. William E. Barnes, 58, of Ripley, died Monday, Mar. 23, at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of Fred and Eleanor Gainer Barnes of Grantsville. He was a graduate of Glenville State College and West Virginia School of Medicine. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam, having served as a physician in the medical corps. He was a member of American College of Surgeons and an American Diplomat of Surgeons. He was a member of Phi Ki fraternity and North Parkersburg Baptist Church. He had been engaged in family medical practice in Ravenswood for 10 years. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Mary Susan Hall Barnes; two daughters, Meridith Cornell of Huntington and Heather Smith of Lexington, Ky.; one brother, Richard Barnes of Parkersburg; one sister, Ann Smith of Grantsville; and five grand-children, Meagan, Kendra, and Kenneth Austin Smith of Lexington and Hiliary and William Morgan Cornell of Huntington. Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Glendon McKee and Rev. Kenneth Miller officiating. Burial will be in Sand Ridge cemetery. Visita-tion was scheduled Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m., at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg.

BASNETT, CLEO F.

Cleo F. Basnett, 75, of Creston, died Monday, Apr. 20, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, following a long illness. He was born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Charlie and Nettie Craddock Basnett. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from B.F. Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co. Surviving are his wife, Ethel M. Goff Basnett; two sons, Joseph Dale Basnett of Akron, Ohio, and William Charles Basnett of Bernard, Calif.; one step-daughter, Sandra Duncan of Akron; one sister, Mattie Starcher of Burning Springs; two grandchildren; three step- grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four step-great- grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Fred Basnett, Jr., officiating. Burial will be in Blackshire cemetery, Big Bend. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

BASNETT, FRED F.

Fred F. Basnett, 92, of Annamoriah, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 1998, in Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center. He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late John Jefferson Basnett and Stella Hathaway Basnett. He was retired from Eureka Pipeline Co. and served as a deacon in Brooksville Baptist Church for 41 years. Surviving are his wife, Bessie Carpenter Basnett; four sons, William Charles Basnett of Annamoriah, Jerry Basnett of Grantsville, Rev. Fred Basnett, Jr., of Reedy and Roger Basnett of Parkersburg; two daughters, Gloria Stevens of Grantsville and Carolyn Sue Arthur of Big Bend; one sister, Edna Moscar of Nutter Fort; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Dr. Jerry Scott officiating. Burial was in Big Bend cemetery.

BEECHER, LUCILLE R.

Lucille R. Beecher, 82, of Grantsville, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born in Spring Church, Pa., a daughter of the late Park and Gertrude Regal Rupert. She co-owned Beecher Drilling Co., Grantsville, with her husband, and was a member of Knotts Memorial United Methodist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Charles W. Beecher of Grantsville; one brother, Dale Rupert of Munday; special nephew, James P. Prusack of Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Barr and Martha King; and five brothers, Blair Rupert, Blane Rupert, Merle Rupert, Morris Rupert and Arthur Rupert. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Knotts Memorial U.M. Church, with Rev. Mary Zimmer officiating. There will be no visitation. Her body was donated to West Virginia Human Gift Registry. Memorials may be made to Knotts Memorial U.M. Church, P.O. Drawer 617, Grantsville, WV 26147.

BELL MILDRED

Mildred Bell, 79, of Fairmont, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998, in Fairmont General Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born in Calhoun County, the daughter of the late Bill and Fay Hickman Ferrell. She was a former employee of B.F. Goodrich and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Grantsville. Surviving are two daughters, Janet Stevens of Mannington and Kathryn VanGilder of Fairmont; one son, Gary Bell of Parkersburg; one brother, Bud Kelley of Grantsville; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Bell, and one son, Larry Bell.Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Robert Nicholas officiating, and burial in Bethlehem cemetery. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 1 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home._

BILLY, ADA

Ada L. Billy, 70, of Eastlake, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 14, 1998, at her residence. She was born in Freed, the daughter of the late Pearl and Stella Wilcox Jones. She was retired from E.T.C. Corp., Solon, Ohio. Surviving are three sons, Thomas Billy of Thompson, Ohio, Carey Billy of Cleveland, Ohio, and Leonard Cunningham of Grantsville; three daughters, Virginia Goodnight of Madison, Ohio, Linda Munny of Eastlake and Gloria Klug of Lakeline, Ohio; six brothers, James, Harry, Hershel, Ivan, Leater and Danny Jones, all of West Virginia; two sisters, Maxine Goodnight and Gracie Ayers, both of West Virginia; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank H. Billy, in 1997; one sister, Betty Able; and one great-grandson. Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Rev. Kenneth Heiney officiating. Burial was in Goodnight cemetery near Big Bnd.

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