WEHR, William H. (Jim), 74, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Thursday,February 5, 2009.
He was born September 17, 1934 in Boston, Ohio, a son of the late HortWehr and Faye Carpenter Wehr.
Jim was a member of the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, theBarnesville Senior Citizens, an avid Shamrock supporter and member ofthe Barnesville Boosters 200 Club. Jim volunteered his time for over30 years at the Barnesville Memorial Park, umpiring ball games andsupporting the youth of Barnesville. He served his country in the U.S.Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,Helma Stephen, and brothers Curtis and Donnie Wehr.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley Thompson Wehr; a son, Brian, at home;sisters Eva Mae Brown of Warren, Ohio, Janet Stump of Florida, NormaLee Schweikert of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Bernice Moore of Barnesville,Beverly Legg of Sugarcreek, Ohio, and Velma Neuhart of Calais, Ohio;brothers Vernon Wehr of Barnesville, Freddie Wehr of Columbus andLawrence Wehr, Norman Wehr and Roger (Judy) Wehr all of Barnesville.
Friends will be received Sunday from 5-9 p.m. at the Kelly-Kemp-BraidoFuneral Home, 702 East Main St., Barnesville, where services will beheld at 11 a.m. Monday with burial in Holly Memorial Gardens inColerain.
Sat. 7 Feb. 2009 Martins Ferry Times Leader Martins Ferry Ohio.
WEHR, Shirley F., 71, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Saturday February 7,2009, inBarnesville Hospital.
She was born April 13, 1937, in Barnesville, a daughter of the lateJames Thompson and Lola Yarnell Thompson.
Shirley was a homemaker; a member of the Mt. Olivett United MethodistChurch; a volunteer with the meals on wheels program; St. Vincents ofBarnesville; and a member of the Barnesville Senior Citizens Center.
Shirley and Jim were big fans of the Wheeling Nailers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbandWilliam Harold (Jim) Wehr on February 5, 2009; sisters, LouiseMcFarlane and Norma Hall, and brothers, James and Dwight Thompson.
Surviving are a son, Brian at home; a sister, Esther (Bill) Lashley ofKennonsburg; brothers, Dean (Judy) Thompson of Canton, and Dick(Jeanette) Thompson of Massillon, Ohio.
Friends will be received Tuesday 6-9 p.m. at Kelly- Kemp-BraidoFuneral Home, 702 East Main St., Barnesville, where services will beheld Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Theresa Bobot officiating.Burial is in Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain, Ohio.
Memorial contributions to the 3 C's cancer support group, 236Morgantown Ave., Barnesville, Oh., 43713.
Monday 9 Feb. 2009 Martins Ferry Times Leader Martins Ferry Ohio
CARPENTER, Willis, 80, of West Lafayette, OH, passed away Monday,April 7, 2014 at The Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia.
He was born on November 30, 1933 in Barnesville, OH, to the lateSherman and Gladys (Stephens) Carpenter.
Willis is a veteran of the United States Air Force. He attended theCornerstone Assembly of God Church. Willis enjoyed bowling, pitchinghorseshoe, taking square dance lessons and spending time with hisfamily.
Willis is survived by his wife, Victoria R. Carpenter of WestLafayette; two sons, Glen Carpenter of Columbus and Steven Carpenterof Weeki Wachi, FL; daughter, Rhonda Elder of Coshocton; fivegrandchildren, Justin Carpenter, Jenny (Jason) Olinger, Rebecca(Jeremy) Angel, Stephanie Carpenter and Hannah Carpenter; great-grandchildren, Alex and Annabel Peraza; and a sister, Garnet (Gerald)Tracy of Cambridge.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. atCampbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 North Chestnut Street,Barnesville, OH.
The service will be on Friday, April 11, 2014 at noon with RobertKester officiating. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery.American Legion Belmont County Council will conduct military servicesat the funeral home at 11:45 a.m.
2124. James Oscar Carpenter Jr.
CENSUS: 1920 US Census - with parents
CENSUS: 1930 US Census - with parents
CENSUS: 1940 US Census - with parentsDRAFT: WWII - 1940 - image
Name: James O Carpenter
Race: White
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 14 Apr 1917
Birth Place: Marion, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Marion, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Marion, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Highland Store
Weight: 175
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: James O Carpenter
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James O Carpenter Self (Head)
James O Carpenter Mother
Source Citation
The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 75
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.MILITARY: 1942 <--- Same person
Name: James O Carpenter
Birth Year: 1917
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia
Enlistment Date: 3 Nov 1942
Enlistment State: West Virginia
Enlistment City: Clarksburg
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Salespersons
Marital status: Single, without dependents
Height: 68
Weight: 158
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2005.
Original data: National Archives and Records Administration. Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; ARC: 1263923. World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park. College Park, Maryland, U.S.A.MARRIAGE: 1949
Name: James O Carpenter
Gender: Male
Spouse's name: Pearl Leevone Cross
Spouse Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 1949
Marriage Place: Marion, West Virginia, United States
Source Information
Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Original data:
"West Virginia Marriages, 1853–1970." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2008, 2009. Digital images of originals housed in County Courthouses in various counties throughout West Virginia. Marriage records.CENSUS: 1950 US Census - due out in 2022
CENSUS: 1960 US Census - due out in 2032
CENSUS: 1970 US Census - due out in 2042
CENSUS: 1980 US Census - due out in 2052
CENSUS: 1990 US Census - due out in 2062PRI: 1993
Name: James O Carpenter Jr
Birth Date: 14 Apr 1917
Phone Number: 366-6689
Address: 310 Murray Ave, Fairmont, WV, 26554-1959 (1993)
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
Original data: Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings.CENSUS: 2000 US Census - due out in 2072
BIRLS:
Name: James Carpenter
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 14 Apr 1917
Death Date: 6 Feb 2007
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 29 Dec 1943 <-- Conflict - enlisted 3 Nov 1942 - see above
Release Date 1: 24 Oct 1945
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Original data: Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.GRAVE: image
James O. Carpenter, Jr
Birth: 14 Apr 1917 Marion County, West Virginia, USA
Death: 6 Feb 2007 (aged 89) Marion County, West Virginia, USA
Burial: Beverly Hills Memorial Park, Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial #: 127599591
Family Members
Children
Melanie Carpenter Phillips 1955-1995
Created by: Brenda Miller (47014022)
Added: 7 Apr 2014
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127599591
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 April 2020), memorial page for James O. Carpenter, Jr (14 Apr 1917–6 Feb 2007), Find a Grave Memorial no. 127599591, citing Beverly Hills Memorial Park, Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Brenda Miller (contributor 47014022) .
Suggestion madeSSAPP:
Name: James Oscar Carpenter Jr [James O Carpenter Jr]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Apr 1917
Birth Place: Fairmont Mar, West Virginia
Death Date: 6 Feb 2007
Father: James O Carpenter
Mother: Alice Keenan
SSN: 232051775
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as JAMES OSCAR CARPENTER JR; 21 Feb 2007: Name listed as JAMES O CARPENTER
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.SSDI:
Name: James O. Carpenter
Social Security Number: 232-05-1775
Birth Date: 14 Apr 1917
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia
Death Date: 6 Feb 2007
Source Citation
Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2014.
Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.
GRAVE: image
Melanie Carpenter Phillips
Birth: 1955
Death: 1995 (aged 39–40)
Burial: Beverly Hills Memorial Park, Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial #: 137130059
Family Members
Parents
James O. Carpenter 1917-2007
Created by: cynthia mullens (47993829)
Added: 11 Oct 2014
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137130059/melanie-phillips
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 April 2020), memorial page for Melanie Carpenter Phillips (1955–1995), Find a Grave Memorial no. 137130059, citing Beverly Hills Memorial Park, Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA ; Maintained by cynthia mullens (contributor 47993829) .
Norma Jean Fisher, 68, of Clarington, Ohio died Sunday, November 30,2008 at the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia.
She was born near Barnesville, Ohio on March 3, 1940 a daughter of thelate Alvie and Lillian Powell Lucas.
She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister,Gladys Milhoan.
Surviving are her husband of 50 years Nelson Fisher; one son: Brad(Brenda) Fisher of Beallsville, Ohio; one daughter: Laura (Jerry)Yontz of Lewisville, Ohio; one brother: Charles (Joann) Lucas ofBarnesville, Ohio; one sister: Edna (Francis) Jefferis of Barnesville,Ohio; six grandchildren: Jason, Justin and Jeremy Fisher, Joshua,Aaron and Aleisha Yontz.
There will be no visitation or services. Interment will be held at theconvenience of the family.
Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78 West,Woodsfield, Ohio.
Obit from Watters Funeral Home.
Edna Frances Jefferis, 82, of Barnesville passed away Friday, July 25,2014 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born January23, 1932 in Barnesville to the late Alvia G. and Lillian B. (Powell)Lucas.
Edna was a member of the Jehovahs' Witness congregation.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,Francis A. Jefferis; infant son, Timothy; and two sisters: GladysMihoan and Norma Fisher.
She is survived by her daughter, Diane (Rick Polanski) Jefferis ofBarnesville; brother, Charles (Joanne) Lucas; and a plethora of "furrygrandkids".
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2014 from 4-8pm atCampbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut St.,Barnesville, Ohio. The service will be held on Monday, July 28, 2014at 11am with Pastor Ted Buehl officiating. Burial will follow inEbenezer Cemetery.
Charitable donations may be made in Edna's memory to the followingorganization:
Birth: Feb. 20, 1932 Barnesville, Death: Jul. 24, 2013 Barnesville
Son of Ray Jefferis and Marcella (Burkhart) Jefferis.
Brother of Wayne Jefferis.
Husband of Edna Frances (Lucas) Jefferis. He left behind his wife of58 years (who later died in 2014), a daughter, 2 brothers, 2sisters-in-law, 1 brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and a "plethora offurry grandkids".
He had worked for Blaney Lumber in Bethesada as truck driver for over25 years
Memorial contributions may be made to: Barnesville Hospital, 639 WestMain St., Barnesville, OH 43713.
Fredrick J. Powell, 54, Barnesville, OH, died Monday, January 18, 2010in Wheeling Hospital. He was born October 12, 1955 in Barnesville, sonof the late Clarence and Mary Nace Powell.
He was a former employee of Shamrock Conduit in Barnesville.
Surviving are his wife - Tammy K. Baker Powell (married April 5,1996); 2 sons - Chad Powell and Christopher Powell both ofBarnesville; 1 stepson - Shad McCammon of Barnesville; 1 stepdaughter- Kristina McCammon of Barnesville; 5 sisters - Shirley Powell, NancyMartin, Becky (George) White, Sue Lara all of Barnesville and MargieTravis of Columbus; and 3 grandchildren - Stormie McCammon, TaylorMcCammon and Toby Mellott.
Visitation Thursday 11 AM until time of the service at 1 PM atCampbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut Street,Barnesville, OH with Pastor Rodney West officiating. Burial follows inHope Cemetery, Hendrysburg, OH.
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Obituary: Tuesday 2 July 1968 Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio
Bethesda - Robert S. Powell, 48, of Homeworth, a former Barnesvilleresident, a machine operator at Alliance, died at 10:55 p.m. Sunday(June 30) at Alliance City Hospital. He was the son of Earl and MarieLucas Powell. Mr. Powell was a member of First Christian Church ofBarnesville.
He is survived by his widow, the former Nellie Huntsman; twodaughters, Mrs. Norman Kladik and Miss Gloria Powell, both of thehome; two brothers, Willard Powell of Canton and Raymond Powell ofBarnesville.
Friends may call after 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kelly-Kemp Funeral Home inBethesda where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. Burial will bein Crestview Cemetery at Barnesville.
Monday 15 October 1951 Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio.
Barnesville, O. - Military funeral services will be held Tuesdayafternoon at 1:30 for Ellsworth Carpenter, 28, who died suddenlySaturday morning in his home on Sandy Ridge of heart trouble. Rev.Floyd Workman of the Main Street Methodist church, will be in chargeof services at the Campbell Funeral home with burial following atCrestview. The Moose will hold services this evening at 7.
Deceased was born here June 8, 1923, a son of Everett and TressieAlexander Carpenter. He leaves his parents; his wife, Hazel PowellCarpenter; two children, Charles Donald and Janet Eileen; hisgrandfather, John Carpenter, Barnesville rural; two sisters, Edith andOra Carpenter, Barnesville route one; four brothers, Guy, Donald, Daleand Sylvan, Barnesville route 1. He was a member of the Moose and theVFW and a veteran of World War II.