John D Owens

Date and Time of Service: Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 1:00 p.m.posted 8/3/2010 at 4:11:37 PMJohn D. “Chief” Owens, age 72, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Tuesday August 3, 2010 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Parkersburg, W.Va. and was a 1956 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He served four years in the United States Air Force, retired after 27 ½ years of service to the City of Parkersburg Fire Department where he served as Fire Chief from 1978-1982. John was an avid sports fan and enjoyed the Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs, West Virginia University and NASCAR.John is survived by two daughters, Susan L. Pratt (Ernie) of Paola, Kansas and Judith L. Owens of Parkersburg, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Joshua Starr Pratt of Vancouver, Canada and Jordan Starr Pratt of Paola, Kansas; one great-grandchild, Tosh Starr O'Brien Pratt of Vancouver, Canada; and was a part of the Al Smith Gazebo Gang.He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jean Starr Owens; his wife of 52 years, Ruth Ann Hathaway Owens who passed away August 20, 2008 and one brother, James R. Owens.Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Friday, August 6, 2010 at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home 400 Green Street Parkersburg with Rev. Dr. William R. Thomas officiating. In honor of John's service to the Parkersburg Fire Department he will be transported to his final resting place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery upon Parkersburg's Antique Fire Truck. The procession will pass beneath crossed ladders as they enter the cemetery gates. Full military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 15 of Parkersburg. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at 3901 Brisco Rd. Parkersburg, WV 26105 in memory of his wife, Ruth Ann.An online guestbook for condolences is available at www.lamberttatman.com.ObituariesObituaryPastor Bill M. Angel Video TributeDate and Time of Service: Monday, January 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. – Grace Gospel Churchposted 1/2/2011 at 2:41:47 PMPastor Bill Melton Angel, 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 30, 2010, at Parkersburg Care and Rehabilitation.He was born Aug. 4, 1923, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late William “Bill” and Beulah Gilbert Angel.Pastor Angel was a graduate of Logan High School. After working in the private sector for several years he surrendered to the call of the ministry and served as pastor for two years on the Elkins EUB Circuit, seven years on the Parsons EUB Circuit, five years at Rayon Drive EUB Church in Parkersburg and pastored from 1968 to 1995 at Grace Gospel Church in Pettyville. After his retirement from Grace Gospel, he continued as Pastor Emeritus and continued to teach Sunday school and lead singing.He is survived by two daughters, Janice (Mike) Murphy of Piedmont, S.C. and Barbara (Gary) Martin of Washington, W.Va.; one grandson, Eric (Jill) Martin of Gallipolis, Ohio; and two great-grandsons, Isaac and Landon Martin.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Marion Davis Angel and his second wife, Lois L. “Jean” Angel; and one brother, Bobby N. Angel.Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 at Grace Gospel Church in Pettyville with Pastor Mike Allen and Pastor Roger Benson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike St., south Parkersburg and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.To view a video tribute to Pastor Angel, please click the following link: Pastor AngelThis tribute will be available for viewing until February 2, 2011.ObituaryDorothy Dawson Lovelady Video TributeDate and Time of Service: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 , 2:00 PM at Appomattox Cemetery – Hopewell, Virginiaposted 1/2/2011 at 2:28:31 PMDorothy Dawson Lovelady, of Vienna, W.Va., died December 29, 2010, at St. Josephs Hospital.A longtime resident of Vienna, W.Va., Dottie was born November 4, 1927, in Old Hickory, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Bessie L. Dawson.She was a Protestant by faith and a retiree of the Bureau of Public Debt. Dottie was an avid lover of sports, especially football, baseball, and Nascar.She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, her beloved son, Craig; and her husband of fifty-two years, Hugh H. Lovelady, Sr.Dottie is also survived by a sister, Carolyn D. Hayford of Charleston, W.Va.; her daughter, Deborah D. Phillips and husband Brad of Vienna, W.Va.; her son, Hugh H. Lovelady, Jr. and wife Jan of Phoenix, Arizona; one beloved granddaughter, Amber Rae Mace and husband Kevin of Vienna, W.Va.; and her “babies”, her great-grandchildren, Charis Rae, Elias Matthew, and Calista Joy Mace.Friends may call at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 3005 Grand Central Ave., Vienna, W.Va. on Sunday, January 2, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8PM. Graveside services with burial will conclude services on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at the Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, Virginia at 2PM.The family would like to extend a special thank you to caregivers Stacy Duley, Joyce Wells, and Wanda Hart for their care, love, and kindness.Our family would also like to thank the St. Josephs Hospital Surgical Services Department, Dr. Dominic Cottrell, the staff of the Intensive Care Unit, and a special thank you to Dr. Michael D. Roberts and Dr. William Cartwright for the love and care shown to our mother.To view a video tribute to Dorothy Lovelady, please click on the following link Dorthy Dawson LoveladyThis video will be available until January 31, 2011.ObituaryMadora “Dorie” RielDate and Time of Service: Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 at 12 Noon – Viennaposted 1/1/2011 at 8:06:13 AMMadora Edith “Dorie” Riel, 80 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Dec. 30, 2010, at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness.She was born Feb. 6, 1930 in Cumberland, Md., a daughter of the late Franklin and Mary Ellen Boser Smallwood. Madora worked for 54 years cleaning homes and businesses while raising five children as a widowed mother. She was a hard worker and found joy in helping others. Her generosity was unsurpassed and although she never had much, she always provided for those in need. She resided at the Worthington Nursing Facility for most of the past year where she was a valued member of the Red Hat Club. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends and acquaintances.Madora is survived by her five children, Jim R. Riel and wife, Pam, of Morgantown, W.Va., Francis Elaine Honaker of Vienna, W.Va., Karen Sue Riel of Parkersburg, W.Va., Teresa L. Rice and husband, Dave, of Boaz, W.Va. and Ronald Harvey Riel of Summerville, SC; one sister, Gladys M. May of Cumberland, Md.; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Riel; one brother, Frank Smallwood; and her sister-in-law and best friend, Juanita Trussell.The family would like to thank Worthington Manor Nursing Facility for all of their loving care.Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 3005 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna with Pastor Rick Kapple officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen South Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.ObituaryVevia B. GorrellDate and Time of Service: Mon., Jan. 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. – Trinity United Methodist Churchposted 12/31/2010 at 2:36:01 PMVevia B. Shepard Gorrell, 96, of Parkersburg, passed away on Dec. 31, 2010 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.She was born May 26, 1914, in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Joseph W. and Marie J