Frank Peters
Parkersburg News
Friday, April 3, 1942
Frank Peters Dies Thursday, Walker
Frank Peters, aged 76, of Walker, Route 2 died yesterday morning at his home.
Mr. Peters, born in Putnam county, came to the Walker community as a young man and has since then lived in Wood county, a farmer by occupation. He was a member of the Methodist church, lately attending the Pilgrim Holiness church in South Parkersburg.
He is survived by his wife Mary; six daughters, Mrs. Katie Newhouse of Walker, Mrs. Bessie McNemarof Junior, W. Va., Mrs. Beulah Young of Bellsville, Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen of Laurelsville, Ohio, Mrs. Margaret Holton and Mrs. Alice Snyder, both of Walker, route 3; two sons, Oscar of Lesage, W Va., and John of South Bloomfield, Ohio; four brothers, John of Ironton, O., Ezra of Monty Victory, O., Walter of Waverly and Charles of Columbus, O.; and two sisters, Mrs. Ezra Pickens of Columbus and Mrs. Rachel Barnett of East Liverpool, O.
The body was removed to the Leavitt funeral home. Funeral services will be held from Kanawha chapel, the time to be announced later. Interment will be in Morgan cemetery, near Muddy Creek school.
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Creed Wilson Obituary
Creed Wilson
Parkersburg News
Saturday, April 10, 1943
Creed Wilson, 77, a prominent farmer of Ritchie county, died Thursday afternoon at his home at Toll Gate after an illness of several months. Born near Pennsboro May 9, 1865, he was the son of the late John Marshall Wilson. After graduating from the former Glenville Normal school about 55 years ago, he completed the law course in West Virginia university and was admitted to the bar. However, he devoted much time to agriculture and never practiced law. He also taught in public schools.
Surviving are three sons, William Wilson, of Carbondale, Ill., Brooks Wilson of Pennsboro, and Barr Wilson, who is in the army. His brother, Mayor Ben Wilson, of Pennsboro, is the last surviving member of a family of twelve children. Mrs. Allie Barr (Broadwater) Wilson, his wife, died several years ago. Step children are Frank Broadwater and Fred Broadwater of Parkersburg, and Miss Ramona Broadwater, of Toll Gate.
Parkersburg News
Saturday, April 10, 1943
Creed Wilson, 77, a prominent farmer of Ritchie county, died Thursday afternoon at his home at Toll Gate after an illness of several months. Born near Pennsboro May 9, 1865, he was the son of the late John Marshall Wilson. After graduating from the former Glenville Normal school about 55 years ago, he completed the law course in West Virginia university and was admitted to the bar. However, he devoted much time to agriculture and never practiced law. He also taught in public schools.
Surviving are three sons, William Wilson, of Carbondale, Ill., Brooks Wilson of Pennsboro, and Barr Wilson, who is in the army. His brother, Mayor Ben Wilson, of Pennsboro, is the last surviving member of a family of twelve children. Mrs. Allie Barr (Broadwater) Wilson, his wife, died several years ago. Step children are Frank Broadwater and Fred Broadwater of Parkersburg, and Miss Ramona Broadwater, of Toll Gate.
Mirel Nelson Rader Obituary
Mirel Nelson Rader
Parkersburg News
Tues., Mar. 22, 1955
Mirel Nelson Rader, 54, of 1315 Cale St., died Monday at 6:10 a.m. in St. Joseph’s hospital.
He had been a resident of Parkersburg for the past 21 years, and was custodian of the Rayon school at the time of his death.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Pearl Rader; three sons, Daniel Rader and Robert Rader, both of Parkersburg, and Homer Frederick Rader of Valparaiso, Ind.; four daughters, Mrs. William G. Bowers of Morgantown, Mrs. Burda E. Mills and Mrs. Edwin L. Dotson, both of Parkersburg, and Miss Donna Mae Rader, at home; two brothers, Milford Rader of Spencer, and Millard Rader of St. Albans; two sisters, Mrs. Eugene Richards of Parkersburg, and Mrs. Paul Cottrill of St. Albans; his mother, Mrs. Ana Rader of Spencer; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from the Leavitt funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Life officiating. Interment will be in the Spencer cemetery at Spencer.
Parkersburg News
Tues., Mar. 22, 1955
Mirel Nelson Rader, 54, of 1315 Cale St., died Monday at 6:10 a.m. in St. Joseph’s hospital.
He had been a resident of Parkersburg for the past 21 years, and was custodian of the Rayon school at the time of his death.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Pearl Rader; three sons, Daniel Rader and Robert Rader, both of Parkersburg, and Homer Frederick Rader of Valparaiso, Ind.; four daughters, Mrs. William G. Bowers of Morgantown, Mrs. Burda E. Mills and Mrs. Edwin L. Dotson, both of Parkersburg, and Miss Donna Mae Rader, at home; two brothers, Milford Rader of Spencer, and Millard Rader of St. Albans; two sisters, Mrs. Eugene Richards of Parkersburg, and Mrs. Paul Cottrill of St. Albans; his mother, Mrs. Ana Rader of Spencer; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from the Leavitt funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Life officiating. Interment will be in the Spencer cemetery at Spencer.
Randolph McClain Obituary
Randolph McClain
Parkersburg News
Tues., Mar. 22, 1955
Randolph McClain, 69, of Spencer, Rt. 2, died at his farm Sunday morning from a heart attack.
He was born in Roane county, Jan. 1, 1886, a son of the late John and Ora Fugate McClain. He was a member of the IOOF at Newton.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nellie G. McClain; seven daughters, Mrs Marie Fairbee and Norma Grey, both of Wallback, W. Va., Mrs. Beatrice Drake of Newton, Mrs. Evis Hargus of Lancaster, Mrs. Anna Hicks, of W.Va., and Mrs. Cora Morris of Elana; five sons, Vernon of Elana, Victor of Newton, John of Spencer, Robert of Canton, and Paul Harold of Belva, W.Va.; four sisters, Mrs. Henry Hunt of Elana, Mrs. Rosa Igo and Mrs. Spencer Jarvis, both of Oka, W. Va., and Mrs. Lucy Morris of Fairmont; four brothers, Clark of Indore, W. Va., Howard of Elana, Orval of Akron and Press of Belington, W.Va.; 39 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted today at 2 p.m. from the Zion Hill Baptist church with the Rev. Demar Simmons officiating. Interment will be in Zion Hill cemetery.
The body was removed from Sinnett funeral home, Spencer, to the home of a daughter.
Parkersburg News
Tues., Mar. 22, 1955
Randolph McClain, 69, of Spencer, Rt. 2, died at his farm Sunday morning from a heart attack.
He was born in Roane county, Jan. 1, 1886, a son of the late John and Ora Fugate McClain. He was a member of the IOOF at Newton.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nellie G. McClain; seven daughters, Mrs Marie Fairbee and Norma Grey, both of Wallback, W. Va., Mrs. Beatrice Drake of Newton, Mrs. Evis Hargus of Lancaster, Mrs. Anna Hicks, of W.Va., and Mrs. Cora Morris of Elana; five sons, Vernon of Elana, Victor of Newton, John of Spencer, Robert of Canton, and Paul Harold of Belva, W.Va.; four sisters, Mrs. Henry Hunt of Elana, Mrs. Rosa Igo and Mrs. Spencer Jarvis, both of Oka, W. Va., and Mrs. Lucy Morris of Fairmont; four brothers, Clark of Indore, W. Va., Howard of Elana, Orval of Akron and Press of Belington, W.Va.; 39 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted today at 2 p.m. from the Zion Hill Baptist church with the Rev. Demar Simmons officiating. Interment will be in Zion Hill cemetery.
The body was removed from Sinnett funeral home, Spencer, to the home of a daughter.
Charles Irvin Bosworth Obituary
Charles I. Bowsorth
Parkersburg News
Thurs., April 13, 1961
Charles Irvin Bosworth, 62, 506 25th St. Vienna, died at 7:30 p.m. yesterday at Selby General hospital in Marietta, after a brief illness.
Born Jan. 16, 1899, in Marietta, he was a son of the late Dan and Elizabeth Breen Bosworth. He spent most of his life in Parkersburg and Vienna.
He was employed as a tool and die maker for the Union Insulating Co. in Parkersburg.
Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Bernice Bosworth; two sons, Dean Bosworth, Vienna, and Richard Bosworth, Buffalo, N. Y.; two grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Bosworth, Williamstown, and Brenton Bosworth, Flint, Mich.
Mr. Bosworth was preceded in death by two daughters, Kathryn and Sue Bosworth.
The body was removed to the Leavitt funeral home where friends may call. Funeral arrangements were incomplete last night.
Parkersburg News
Thurs., April 13, 1961
Charles Irvin Bosworth, 62, 506 25th St. Vienna, died at 7:30 p.m. yesterday at Selby General hospital in Marietta, after a brief illness.
Born Jan. 16, 1899, in Marietta, he was a son of the late Dan and Elizabeth Breen Bosworth. He spent most of his life in Parkersburg and Vienna.
He was employed as a tool and die maker for the Union Insulating Co. in Parkersburg.
Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Bernice Bosworth; two sons, Dean Bosworth, Vienna, and Richard Bosworth, Buffalo, N. Y.; two grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Bosworth, Williamstown, and Brenton Bosworth, Flint, Mich.
Mr. Bosworth was preceded in death by two daughters, Kathryn and Sue Bosworth.
The body was removed to the Leavitt funeral home where friends may call. Funeral arrangements were incomplete last night.
Clyde Bosworth Obituary
Clyde Bosworth
Parkersburg News
Thurs., April 13, 1961
Funeral services for Clyde Bosworth, 69, Rt. 1 Ravenswood, who died Tuesday in Holzer hospital at Gallipolis, O., will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Chambers funeral home in Ravenswood.
The Rev. Armour Sayre will officiate and burial will be in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
Mr. Bosworth was born June 25, 1891, in Jackson county, and spent most of his life there.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Freda Hendershot Bosworth; two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Steed, Chillicothe, O., and Mrs. Henrietta Stackpole, New Martinsville; three sons, T. C. Bosworth, Merango, O., Ralph L. Bosowrth, Loring AFB, Maine, and Charles J. Bosworth; Rt. 1, Ravenswood.
Nine grandchildren also survive.
Friends may call at the funeral home until time of the services.
Parkersburg News
Thurs., April 13, 1961
Funeral services for Clyde Bosworth, 69, Rt. 1 Ravenswood, who died Tuesday in Holzer hospital at Gallipolis, O., will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Chambers funeral home in Ravenswood.
The Rev. Armour Sayre will officiate and burial will be in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
Mr. Bosworth was born June 25, 1891, in Jackson county, and spent most of his life there.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Freda Hendershot Bosworth; two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Steed, Chillicothe, O., and Mrs. Henrietta Stackpole, New Martinsville; three sons, T. C. Bosworth, Merango, O., Ralph L. Bosowrth, Loring AFB, Maine, and Charles J. Bosworth; Rt. 1, Ravenswood.
Nine grandchildren also survive.
Friends may call at the funeral home until time of the services.
Michael L. Pryor Obituary
Michael L. Pryor
Parkersburg News
Thurs., April 13, 1961
Michael Leory Pryor, 77, Friendly, Tyler county, died yesterday at his home after an extended illness.
Born March 7, 1884, in Tyler county, he was a son of the late Madison and Ella Franks Pryor. He was a member of the Shiloh Church of Christ.
He is survived by his widow Mrs. Ardelia Miller Pryor; a son, Keister Pryor, of Weirton; three daughters, Mrs. Edith Anderson, Friendly, Mrs. Faye Gardner, McConnelsville, O., and Mrs. Leona Huffman, Paden City.
A brother and three sisters also survive. They are James Pryor, Seattle, Mrs. Eunice parr, Bellaire, O., Mrs. Stella Bayer, Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Alma Summers, Homer. La.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter funeral home, St. Marys, with Evang. Jesse Clayton officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove cemetery, Tyler county.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Parkersburg News
Thurs., April 13, 1961
Michael Leory Pryor, 77, Friendly, Tyler county, died yesterday at his home after an extended illness.
Born March 7, 1884, in Tyler county, he was a son of the late Madison and Ella Franks Pryor. He was a member of the Shiloh Church of Christ.
He is survived by his widow Mrs. Ardelia Miller Pryor; a son, Keister Pryor, of Weirton; three daughters, Mrs. Edith Anderson, Friendly, Mrs. Faye Gardner, McConnelsville, O., and Mrs. Leona Huffman, Paden City.
A brother and three sisters also survive. They are James Pryor, Seattle, Mrs. Eunice parr, Bellaire, O., Mrs. Stella Bayer, Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Alma Summers, Homer. La.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ruttencutter funeral home, St. Marys, with Evang. Jesse Clayton officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove cemetery, Tyler county.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Harl R. Williams Obituary
Harl R. Williams.
Parkersburg News
Thurs., April 13, 1961
Harl R. Williams, 55, a former resident of the Parkersburg area, died Tuesday in Akron City hospital, according to word received here yesterday.
His death followed a sudden illness.
Born in Ripley, he was a son of the late R. T. and Lydia Bradley Williams. He was a member of Henry Perkins Lodge 611, A.F. & A. M.
He had been employed by the Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co. as a laboratory technician for 17 years, and was a member of the Goodrich Acacia Club.
Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Wilma L. Williams; a son, Jack E. Williams, Akron; a brother and sister, D. A. Williams and Mrs. Nellie F. Lee, Vienna.
Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Eckard-Baldwin funeral home in Akron, with the Rev. Murray Figg officiating.
Additional services will be held here at the Leavitt funeral home, 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery. Friends may call after noon Saturday.
Parkersburg News
Thurs., April 13, 1961
Harl R. Williams, 55, a former resident of the Parkersburg area, died Tuesday in Akron City hospital, according to word received here yesterday.
His death followed a sudden illness.
Born in Ripley, he was a son of the late R. T. and Lydia Bradley Williams. He was a member of Henry Perkins Lodge 611, A.F. & A. M.
He had been employed by the Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co. as a laboratory technician for 17 years, and was a member of the Goodrich Acacia Club.
Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Wilma L. Williams; a son, Jack E. Williams, Akron; a brother and sister, D. A. Williams and Mrs. Nellie F. Lee, Vienna.
Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Eckard-Baldwin funeral home in Akron, with the Rev. Murray Figg officiating.
Additional services will be held here at the Leavitt funeral home, 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery. Friends may call after noon Saturday.
Elizabeth Jane Redic Obituary
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Redic
Parkersburg News
Thurs., April 13, 1961
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Redic, 85, of Spencer, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charlota Isaacs of Spencer.
Born at Bruin, Butler county, Pa., on Oct. 8, 1875, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mortimer, she is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Julia Deverick of Elkview, and Mrs. Gretbel Barrickman of Charleston; and one son, Carl Redic of Walton; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Hardman-Conrad funeral home with the Rev. William S. Wise officiating. Burial will be in the Swank cemetery at Spencer.
Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services.
Parkersburg News
Thurs., April 13, 1961
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Redic, 85, of Spencer, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charlota Isaacs of Spencer.
Born at Bruin, Butler county, Pa., on Oct. 8, 1875, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mortimer, she is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Julia Deverick of Elkview, and Mrs. Gretbel Barrickman of Charleston; and one son, Carl Redic of Walton; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Hardman-Conrad funeral home with the Rev. William S. Wise officiating. Burial will be in the Swank cemetery at Spencer.
Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services.
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