Our hearts and prayers go out to the following families:


Tom E. Gordon, 69, of Parkersburg passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at the Arbors in Marietta.

He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Woodrow and Helen Eddy Gordon. He was retired from Borg Warner and Singer Sheet Metal and served in the United States Marine Corps.

Tom is survived by two sons, Lance Gordon and Scott Gordon (Melissa), both of Parkersburg; two sisters, Edith Gilchrist (Donald) of Parkersburg and Pam Maslany (John) of Lewiston, N.Y.; and six grandchildren, Adam, Erin, Devin, Ali, Anna and Chase Gordon.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral and Cremation Services, 2333 Pike St., south Parkersburg, with the Rev. Rick Brown officiating. The Gordon family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America Allohak council 1340 Julianna St. Parkersburg, 26101. To send the family a online condolence, go to www.lamberttatman.com


Ronald W. Virtue, 69, of Washington, W.Va., died Sunday Jan. 3, 2010, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Garland H. and Nellie (Strother) Virtue. He was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church and retired from G.E. Plastics.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carolyn S. Virtue; son, Bob Virtue of Washington; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Clifton Berry of Lubeck; and two grandchildren, Berry and Kali Virtue.

Graveside services will be Wednesday 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Memory Gardens with Pastor Ed Rogers officiating. Visitation will be today from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

 


Betty Annie (Murphy) Moss, 71, of Rockport, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away at home Dec. 27, 2009.

She was born in Wood County Dec. 10, 1938, a daughter of the late Verta E. (Holbert) and Okey Murphy. She worked at Rendor Lanes and Skate Country before working at Wal Mart. She enjoyed traveling to and listening to her Blue Grass Music.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis William Moss Sr., and three siblings, Gertrude Joy, Andrew Murphy and Roma Brand.

She is survived by her six children, Lewis Moss Jr. (Linda) of Munday, Mary Henley (Mark) of Woodbridge, Va., Barry Moss (Beverly) of Mineral Wells, Allen Moss (Cora) of Rockport, Elizabeth Seebaugh (Jeff) of Parkersburg and Betsy Quiocho (Matt) of Pettyville; sister, Lilly Richards of Chesterville; two brothers, Bill Murphy of Florida and Sam Murphy of Parkersburg; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and her special friend and companion, Kellis June Starcher.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at The Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg with Pastor Roger Benson officiating. Interment of cremated remains will follow at a later date at the convenience of the family. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home in Parkersburg. Online guestbook may be signed at www.leavittfuneralhome.com