Obituary

Opal May Barker, age 73, 2444 Medary Ave., Tuesday, September 10, 1974, Riverside Hospital. Born February 12, 1901, in Wirt County, W. Va. Daughter of the late John Andrew Elder and Lake Erie Benson. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Ralph E. Barker. Survived by sons, Kent W. Barker and Ralph C. Barker, both of Columbus, Gene R. Barker, Lakewood, Ohio, James J. Barker, Charlotte, N. Carolina; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Leman (Emma) Beall, Columbus; brothers, James Merrel Elder, Columbus, Benson C. Elder, Williamstown, W. Va.; several nieces and nephews. Member of North United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Funeral services 10 a.m. Thursday Rutherford Chapel, 2383 N. High St.,Rev. Howard W. Buckley officiating. Burial Walnut Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends will be received at Rutherfords 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Parkersburg News please copy.