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Subject: Calhoun Chronicle Obituaries 27 April 2006
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:31:45 -0400


Larry Arthur, 58, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, Apr. 22, 2006

Cleburn L. Gherke, 96, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Apr. 23, 2006

Rev. Harry F. Siers, 68, of Stumptown, died Thursday, Apr. 20, 2006

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"Calhoun Chronicle" - 27 April 2006

LARRY ARTHUR

Larry Arthur, 58, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, Apr. 22, 2006, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Creston, the son of the late John and Gaye Boice Arthur. He was an operator and producer in the oil field industry.

Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Sharon Riggs Arthur; one son, Scott Arthur of Elizabeth; two daughters, Jennifer Campbell and Kelly Edwards, both of Palestine; one sister, Diane Deem of Lubeck; four grandchildren; and one step-grandson.

He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Peggy.

Memorial visitation was held at Matheny-Pomroy Funeral Home, Elizabeth.

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"Calhoun Chronicle" - 27 April 2006

CLEBURN GHERKE

Cleburn L. Gherke, 96, of Grantsville, died Sunday, Apr. 23, 2006, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.

He was born in Rush Run, the son of the late Claude and Leota Gherke. He retired from Cabot and was a member and deacon of Lower Steer Run Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 76 years, Flara Kerby Gherke; six children, C. Eugene Gherke and wife Joan of Millsboro, Del., Pauline VanHorn of Sissonville, Jurlene Thorn and husband Bill of Spencer, Radene Kuhl and husband Bill of Walker, Lorene Hathaway and husband David of Elkview and Arlene Kay Smith and husband Russell of Williamstown; one daughter-in-law, Marge Gherke of Grantsville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Oless Gherke of Virginia.

He was preceded in death by one son, Ardene Gherke of Grantsville; one son-in-law, Ardith VanHorn of Sissonville; two sisters, Cathern Pearl Gherke and Thelma Pickles; and four brothers, Arlan, Olin, Oran and Ira Gherke.

Services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Elder Mark Minney and Rev. Curtis Smith officiating. Burial will be in Collins Cemetery, Stumptown, with Rev. David Vanhorn officiating. Visitation was scheduled Wednesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., and Thursday, one hour prior to services, at the funeral home. Donations may be made in his memory to Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, 186 Hospital Drive, Grantsville, WV 26147.

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"Calhoun Chronicle" - 27 April 2006

REV. HARRY SIERS

Rev. Harry F. Siers, 68, of Stumptown, died Thursday, Apr. 20, 2006, at his home.

He was born in Calhoun County, the son of the late Harley and Thelma Godfrey Siers. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of the former 230 Military Police Unit, Grantsville. He was a retired market cattle identification coordinator for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture with 39 years of service. He was pastor of Enon Baptist Church, president of Baptist Men's Fellowship and member of Little Kanawha Baptist executive board. He was president of Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center's Chaplain's Association and member of Eureka Lodge #40, AF&AM, Grantsville, Nemesis Shrine Temple, Parkersburg, and Order of Eastern Star. He was active in Relay for Life, World Day of Prayer and Teen Fest youth events. He was a former member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown, where he served as trustee and Sunday School teacher. He had received numerous awards from W.Va. Dept. of Agriculture and Veterinary Services.

Surviving are his wife, Terry L. Siers; one son, Kevin Siers of Parkersburg; four sisters, Lois Jean Sears and Carolyn Sue Collins, both of Stumptown, and Betty Jo Miller and Patricia Vannoy, both of Mineral Wells; two grandchildren; 21 nieces and nephews; and nine great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, with Rev. Alfred Hickman, Rev. Kevin Church, Rev. John Vannoy and Rev. Greg Swisher officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown.



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