PARSONS -- Edward Ernest Plumley, 75, a resident of 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Parsons, died Friday, June 26, 1998, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.
He was born July 19, 1922, at Quinnamont, a son of the late Ernest and Mary Martin Plumley.
His wife, Lola Mae Stover, whom he married July 9, 1949, survives.
Also surviving are five sons, Thomas Ernest Plumley, Dunmore, Boyd Dwight Plumley, Parsons, Michael Allen Plumley, Stafford, Va., Carl Timothy Plumley, Germantown, Md., and Mickey Raymond Plumley, Lawrenceville, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. David (Joyce) Kyle and Mrs. James (Donna Jean) Bava, both of Hendricks; seven brothers, Charles Plumley, Beckley, Glen Plumley, State College, Pa, Paul Plumley, Justice, Ill., Darrell Plumley, Ashland, Ky., David Plumley, Beckley, Henry Plumley, Mt. Hope, and James Plumley, Missoula, Mont.; six sisters, Ethel Williams, Sand Branch, Raleigh County, Eileen Amole, Avenue, Md., Margaret Sneddon, Wheelersburg, Ohio, Juanita Motor, Beckley, Mary Persinger, Cleveland, Ohio, and Nancy Sweeney, Morgantown, N.C., 15 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Edward E. "Buddy" Plumley, and one infant sister.
Mr. Plumley attended the schools of Raleigh County and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was an employee of the former Parsons Tannery Company, and had worked as a general foreman for the Quail Ridge Construction Company and P.C.M., Inc., both of Thomas.
Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today at Barb Funeral Home, Parsons. Final rites will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Eli Hostetler officiating. Interment will follow at Parsons City cemetery.
Beryl Cora Reed
SHINNSTON -- Beryl Cora Reed, 65, a resident of Fowler's Group Home, Nutter Fort, died Friday, June 26, 1998, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg following a sudden illness.
She was born June 18, 1933, in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Cecil Reed and Oma B. Layfield Reed Crayton.
Surviving are one brother, Charles Reed, Clarksburg; seven sisters, Mary Gowans, Goldie Riffle, Sylvia Baker, Evelyn Gillis, Nancy Moore, Dora Riffle, all of Meadowbrook, and Lydia Burrough, Jane Lew; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Miss Reed was retired from the Fowler's Group Home Workshop and was active in many activities at the group home.
Friends will be received at 1 p.m. today, at Dorsey Funeral Home, Shinnston. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Shinnston Masonic cemetery.
Hilda H. Roth
BATH, Pa. -- Hilda H. Roth, 84, of Moorestown, Pa., died Friday, June 26, 1998, in United Hospital Center, Clarksburg.
She was born Feb. 10, 1914, in Hanover Twp., Pa., a daughter of the late George E. Hess and Mary A. Huber Hess.
Her husband, Clayton R. Roth, preceded her in death on March 26, 1991.
Surviving are one daughter, Pearl M. Arnett and her husband Charles Arnett, Clarksburg; one son, Mark C. Roth, Canterbury, N.H.; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
She was also preceded in death by one infant daughter, two sisters and three brothers.
Mrs. Roth was a homemaker. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Moorestown, Pa.
Friends will be received from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 696 Johnson Rd., Nazareth, Pa. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Interment will follow in Schoenersville cemetery, Schoenersville, Pa.
Jean M. Woodruff
SALEM -- Jean McDonald Woodruff, 65, of West Union, Brush Run community, died Saturday, June 27, 1998, at the residence of a daughter.
She was born March 19, 1993, in Detroit, Mich., a daughter of the late Gilbert and Bertha Bastin McDonald.
Surviving are five daughters, Roberta Martin and Melinda Marks, both of Salem, Rebecca Woodruff and Aretta Bonnell, both of West Union and Linda Mann, Jerusalem, Ohio; three sons, Robert Woodruff, Dexter, Mich., and Donald Woodruff and Ronald Woodruff, both of Inwood; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; one sister, Kay Fitney, Houston, Texas, and five brothers, Tom McDonald and Dwayne McDonald, Texas and Gilbert McDonald, Bob McDonald and Harry McDonald, all of Michigan.
She was also preceded in death by one son, John Woodruff, her twin brother, Jack McDonald, and one infant brother, Donald R. McDonald and two infant granddaughters.
Mrs. Woodruff was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Friends will be received from 2-9 p.m. Monday at Harbert Funeral Home, 289 West Main St., Salem. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Wolverton cemetery.
Alfred T. Wright
Alfred Truman Wright, 84, of 110 Maple Ave., Stonewood, died Friday, June 26, 1998, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born Nov. 7, 1913, at Duck Creek, Harrison County, a son of the late Charles E. Wright and Birdie B. Conrad Wright.
His wife, Viola Virginia Snyder Wright, preceded him in death on Dec. 28, 1995.
Surviving are one son, Roger Wayne Wright, Mount Clare; one daughter, Ellen Darlene Wright, Stonewood; one brother, Harvey H. Wright, Mount Clare, and two grandchildren, Joshua Wayne Wright and Roger Emille Wright.
He was also preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.
Mr. Wright was retired from Union Carbide where he worked as a brick mason for 15 years and he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Clarksburg.
Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, 329 East Main St., Clarksburg. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard L. Perkins officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded.
Edward K. Fresa
Edward Karl Fresa, 70, of Duff Avenue, Clarksburg, died Saturday, June 27, 1998, in United Hospital Center following an extended illness.
He was born Aug. 5, 1927, in Donora, Pa., a son of the late Michael W. and Julia Yaeger Fresa.
Surviving are his wife, Diana K. Columbo, Clarksburg; six sons, Kevin Fresa, Merritt Island, Fla., Mark Fresa, Melbourne, Fla., Karl Fresa, Chicago, Ill., Dana Fresa, Cashiers, N.C., Michael Fresa, Rockledge, Fla., and Samuel Fresa, Atlanta, Ga.; two grandchildren, Gabriel Fresa and Kitt Fresa; one brother, Michael Fresa, Bridgeport; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Fresa was a retired businessman and attended Washington and Jefferson College. His career began in the trucking business prior to joining his father and brother in the construction and coal business and retiring from property development. He was a member of the West Virginia Surface Mine and Reclamation.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He served in the Philippines and in Trinidad, achieving the rank of chief petty officer. An avid sportsman, he traveled to Costa Rica, Florida and Canada with his sons on fishing expeditions. He enjoyed snow skiing and sailing.
Mr. Fresa later courageously battled various forms of cancer with dignity before falling victim to the disease.
Friends will be received from 2-9 p.m. today at All Saints Catholic Church, 317 E. Main St., Bridgeport. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at All Saints Catholic Church, with Father Harry Kramer as celebrant. Interment will follow in Holy Cross cemetery. A vigil service will be held at 8:30 p.m. today at All Saints Catholic Church, Bridgeport.
Beulah R. Grimes
GRAFTON -- Beulah Ruth Grimes, 93, of Howard Street, died Saturday, June 27, 1998, at her residence following an extended illness.
She was born Feb. 22, 1905, in Grafton, a daughter of the late John W. and Nora Ellen Menear Snider.
Her husband, William Grimes, whom she married in 1935, preceded her in death in 1951.
Surviving are one sister, Helen S. Blackburn, Grafton; one stepgranddaughter, Mrs. Fred (Patricia) White, Fairmont; one stepgrandson, Charles B. Newcome, Charleston, S.C.; and four stepgreat-grandchildren, Jeffrey Kent White, Robby Newcome, Tonya Newcome and Lana Capp.
She was also preceded in death by one stepdaughter, Mrs. Charles (Lena) Newcome.
Mrs. Grimes attended Fairmont State College, where she earned her associate bachelor's degree. She was a school teacher with Blueville Elementary School, where she retired with 38 years of service.
She was a member of the Church of Good Shepherd in Grafton, the United Methodist Women and a charter member of the West Virginia Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher Sorority.
Mrs. Grimes was also a member of the Business and Professionals Women's Club of Grafton, the Grafton Hospital Auxiliary, the county, state and national Retired Teachers organizations and the Taylor County Senior Citizens.
Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Davis Funeral Home-Bartlett Chapel, 202 McGraw Ave. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Joy Butcher-Winfree officiating. Interment will follow at Woodsdale Memorial Park. The West Virginia Delta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher Sorority serivce will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Maxine Rightmire
ELKINS -- Maxine Reed Rightmire, 84, a resident of 112 Wilton Ave., died Friday, June 26, 1998, at Somerset Quality Care, Somerset, Ohio.
She was born Oct. 5, 1913, in Parsons, a daughter of the late Robert V. and Creola Ford Reed.
On Aug. 12, 1935, in Culpepper, Va., she was married to Frank R. Rightmire, who preceded her in death on Feb. 9. 1996.
Surviving are one son, Charles R. Rightmire and his wife, Frances, Thornville, Ohio; one granddaughter, Mrs. Neal (April) Rightmire Sheffield, Gastonia, N.C.; two nieces, three nephews, and one great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Rightmire was a graduate of Parsons High School and received a standard normal degree from Davis & Elkins College. She taught school in Tucker County for three and a half years before moving to Washington, D.C., to work at the State Department.
Upon returning to Parsons, Mrs. Rightmire worked for the Weather Bureau Checking Station until 1947, when she opened Maxine's Dress Shop of Elkins, which she owned and operated for 35 years until its closing in 1982. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elkins.
Mary A. Turoczy
BRIDGEPORT -- Mary Ann Turoczy, 86, of 142 Davis St., died Saturday evening, June 27, 1998, at United Hospital Center.
She was born June 20, 1912, in Wendel, Taylor County, a daughter of the late Carl and Justine Vengrin.
Her husband, Nicholas Turoczy, preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1980.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Nancy P.) Marks, Bridgeport; one son, William Turoczy, Livonia, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Wagner and Mrs. Ludemilla Spino, both of Kenosha, Wis.; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Turoczy; one brother, John Vengrin; and one sister, Mrs. Anna Thomas.
Mrs. Turoczy was a very active member of the All Saints Catholic Church, where she was a member of the choir and the Catholic Daughters. She was also active with Meals on Wheels which she served for many years.
She was retired from the former W.T. Grant Department Store, Clarksburg, and later the store in Bridgeport, with 30 years service.
Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Allen Funeral Home, Bridgeport. The vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at All Saints Catholic Church with the Rev. Harry C. Cramer as celebrant. Interment will follow in Bridgeport cemetery.
Mamie L. VanHorn
WESTON -- Mamie Lea VanHorn, 67, of Route 2, French Creek, died Saturday, June 27, 1998, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, following an extended illness.
She was born Oct. 6, 1930, in Exchange, a daughter of Bertha M. Singleton, Exchange, and the late Arley Byrne Self.
Her husband, Charles B. VanHorn, whom she married Nov. 13, 1972, survives at French Creek.
Also surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Beverly Lipps, Weston, and Larry and Brenda Lipps, French Creek; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Jim (Cathy) Turner, Weston, and Mrs. Dwight (Linda) Riegel, Buckhannon; three stepsons, Ed VanHorn, Mt. Clare, Robert Eugene VanHorn, Weston, and Charles VanHorn Jr., Washington; one stepdaughter, Wanda Jane Smith, Weston; one brother, Junior Self, Flatwoods, and one sister, Sue Lloyd, Exchange; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy Jean Lipps.
Mrs. VanHorn was Baptist and a retired cook with the Upshur County Board of Education with several years of service.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. today at Boyle Funeral Home, Weston. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Heavner officiating. Interment will follow in the family cemetery at French Creek.
