Friday, December 23, 2011

Area deaths

Lonnie Lester Pitzer, 58, of Fredonia died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at his home. He was a U.S. Army veteran. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Myers Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Dr. William G. "Bill" Monahan, 84, of Morgantown, W.Va. died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II and was among the U.S. Army occupation troops in Japan. He began his professional career as a high school teacher and athletic coach in Marion. There will be a memorial service at Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown on Saturday.

William Lowery "Bill" Collins, 88, of Providence died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was an Army veteran. Services are Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home.