Wesley Hess

Funeral services for Wesley B. Hess, 76, of 622 Kenner St., Parkesburg was held at Reedy, Thursday conducted by the Rev. E S. Warren. Mr. Hess died Jan. 10, at Camden Clark Hospital. He moved from Seaman to Parkersburg 17 years ago.

Surviving are his wife Amy Hess three sons Opha, Russell and Howard of Parkersburg and one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Davis of Parkersburg, R- 5 and two grandchildren.

Claude Hess of Clendenin, French Kershner of Weston, nephews, Mrs. J. W. Hanes and Mrs. Emma Atkinson, nieces, of Parkersburg were among those attending the funeral.

(Wesley Hess passed away January 10, 1945.)
(Submitted by Garnette Warren Camp)

Mrs. Ethel Hess

Lulu Ethel Hess departed this life Sept. 4, 1942 at he home of her step-daughter, Mrs. Maple Hess Luhring at Millvale, Pa. at the age of 48 years and five months.

She was a daughter of the late Rev. Dan B. Warren of Liverpool.

She was married in January 1914 to William Henry Hess of Seaman. They lived near Sandy Summit until the death of Mr. Hess in 1928, then moving to Parkersburg, and about a year ago to Pennsylvania.

Of this union two sons survive; Cleopas Hess of Baltimore and Charles of Millvale, Pa., the latter was unable to be at the funeral.

She is also survived by a step-son Claude Hess of Clendenin and a step-daughter, Mrs. Luhring of Milllvale; one sister and two brothers, Mrs. Elsie Carpenter of Gibsonia, Pa., Forest Warren of Pittsburgh, and Clarence Warren of Liverpool; two half brothers Rev. E. S. Warren of Liverpool and Ottie Warren of Spencer; three half-sisters, Kate Parsons of Sturgis, South Dakota, Anna Brock of Webb City, Mo., and Minnie Lather (?) of Welch, W.Va. A sister, Mrs. Edna Ingram died in 1920.

The remains were brought to Reedy Sunday for internment in the Seaman Cemetery, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Warren and daughter, Hazel, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith and daughter, Marjorie Ann, all of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Smith is a daughter of the late Edna Warren Ingram. Also the son, Mr. Cleopas Hess and wife of Baltimore were here.

(Submitted by Garnette Warren Camp)

Obituary of Jennie Hess

Jennie (Smith) Hess was born in Pendleton County, W.Va., Feb. 20, 1871. He father moved to Lewis county when she was 8 years of age. He died when she was 13, after which she went out from home to make her way in the world and help support her mother, who whas left with 8 children.

Later she secured a position in the Weston Hospital where she used her salary to support her mother, sisters, and brothers. Her mother's eyes were so affected as to need the aid of a specialist. Jennie came to her aid with the means to pay for the operation.

She was united in marriage to W. H. Hess at Weston by Rev. D. G. Helmick, May 26, 1897. To this union were born three children, Claud, Maple, and Clyde. Two are still living, Clyde having died Feb. 24, 1907.

Jennie died May 26, 1913, leaving a husband, 2 children, mother, 4 sisters and 3 brothers to mourn their loss.

The writer preached her funeral from 2 Samuel 20:18. "Thou shalt be missed because they seat will be empty." Jennie will be missed but not forgotten.

She gave her heart to God in her early childhood days and grew to be a patient, kind, and loving child of God. In her home, among her neighbors and where ever she lived, she had kind words for every one.

At the time of her death she was a member of the Pleasant Dale M. E. Church South. During her sickness, for some time before her death she was submissive and fully resigned to the will of God, praying to be released from this body of affliction. May God's grace be sufficient to sustain the bereaved ones until He calls them to meet mother in her home above.

Rev. L. H. Keffer

(Submitted by Garnette Warren Camp)

W. H. Hess

William Henry Hess, proprietor of the Spencer Hotel died very suddenly Saturday night from heart failure. He was about 65 years of age and was born in Gilmer County and moved to Raone County more than 20 years ago locating at Seaman later moving to Hammack where he was employed for several years by an oil company. He took charge of the Spencer Hotel several months ago renting the same from D. W. and H. C. Law of Reedy. Mr. Hess was twice married, his first wife was Miss Jennie Smith. Three children were born to this union, Claude who lives at Clendenin ; Miss Maple who resides at Pittsburgh and Clyde who died when a small child. After the death of Mrs. Hess he was married to Miss Ethel Warren, a daughter of the late Rev. D. B. Warren of Liverpool. Two children, Cleophas and Charles were born to this union, who with their mother survives.

The deceased is also survived by one brother, Wesley Hess of Duke Station. A brother, Alonza Hess, and two sisters, Mrs. Julia Taylor and Mrs. Mary Kershner have passed to the great beyond. there are also five surviving grandchildren.

Mr. Hess was a member of the M. E. Church South at Duke for many years. He was at one time a member of he Reedy Lodge of Odd Fellows and the Millard Masonic Lodge of Reedy, who have charge of the funeral. Funeral sermon preached by Rev. D. H. Anderson, assisted by Revs. Crumpler, Kelly,, and Rev, J. H. Keffer of Seaman and interment in the Seaman cemetery near Reedy.

(Willima Henry Hess passed away April 8, 1928)
(Submitted by Garnette Warren Camp)

Mrs. Lloyd Parsons Dies on Wednesday

Mrs. Lloyd Parson, 30, of Alvord, died Wednesday afternoon after an illness of several years.

Funeral services for the deceased woman will be held at the Vandale funeral home at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon with the Rev. Otto Reeder in charge. Internment will be made in the Parsons cemetery at Orma, Calhoun county.

Mrs. Parsons was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Flueharty. She was born in Harrison county. She was a member of the Spencer M. E. church and was a member of the Rebekah lodge for 15 years.

Surviving her are her husband, Lloyd Parsons; three children, Lloyd Jr., Jack and Patsy Ruth; a sister, Mrs. William McDonald ; one brother, Hollis Flueharty; and a step-daughterr Mrs. Francis Whaley.

(Leora Parsons passed away April 26, 1936.)
(Submitted by Patsy Parsons Greathouse)