They were survived by two sons, Scott and James.Cynthia Jarrell, wife of supporter James Jarrell Cynthia Jarrell, 34, was born in Indianapolis and attended Indiana University.
His wife, Helen, died on the plane with him. He had more than 150 career touchdowns and nearly 15,00…The Memorial Fountain was dedicated at Marshall University's Memorial Student Center on Nov. 12, 1972. quarterback; Jerry Stainback, senior, Newport News, Va., linebacker; Robert Van Horn,
She graduated from Huntington High School. Traffic was being turned away from the airport at the foot of the road leading up the hill to the
He was one of the few sports information directors who handled radio play-by-play for football and basketball.
Cabell County Sheriff Joe Neal, returning to the airport from an inspection of the temporary
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Brian O'Connor, director of admissions Dr. Brian O'Connor, 32, was director of admissions at Marshall. They were survived by three daughters, Debbie, Cindy and Tara.
conditions were poor and light rain was falling. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Saylor.Jim Schroer, head athletic trainer Jim Schroer, 28 and a Cincinnati native, joined the Marshall staff in January 1970. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Blevins.Willie Bluford, #31, team member A linebacker from Greenwood, S.C. A 5-foot-9, 190-pound junior. He was a sales representative of Jantzen Sport Clothing Co., secretary and treasurer of the Midas Muffler Co. of Huntington and a U.S. Army veteran. They did it as volunteers, since the school didn't have an official photographer.
same. those rumored not to have been on the plane. Why do these things have to happen? Officials at the site of the Nov. 14, 1970, Marshall University plane crash at Tri-State Airport in Kenova, W.Va., secure a charred engine for removal to an airport hangar.
Bodies are stacked over there in one big heap, all charred.
He was a West Virginia University team captain in 1962. coming down.
He was Air Force veteran and holder of a Bronze Star Medal. Officials at the site of the Nov. 14, 1970, Marshall University plane crash at Tri-State Airport in Kenova, W.Va., secure a charred engine for removal to an airport hangar.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Harris.Emmett O. Heath, business executive Emmett O. The annual memorial service honors the 75 victims of the 1970 Marshall plane crash.
But they failed to stop
On the flight, were 37 members of the football team, several coaches, fans and crew members totaling 75.
President Richard Nixon viewed the liftoff from Pad A at Cape Canaveral. Moore spoke with members of families of the victims who had gathered at the airport. He was a Navy veteran and served in World War II. Whitten Transfer Co., and Prestera Trucking Company. He came from Toledo, where he had served as athletic trainer and physical education instructor since 1968. would be allowed at the temporary morgue until positive identification was made. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.Please purchase a subscription to continue reading.Your current subscription does not provide access to this content.Clear skies.
He was born March 2, 1947, in Logan. They had not attended the game, as there were not enough plane seats to accommodate the entire squad.Roger Childers, #27, team member A 5-foot-10, 184-pound defensive standout from St. Albans, W.Va. The service opened with a mournful, pensive African folk song, "Kumbaya." The Mid-American Conference also expelled the team for similar offenses. Airport manager A. O. Cappadony said at 1 a. m. that FAA
"Happy" Heath Jr., 42, was born in Oak Hill, W.Va., and had been a Huntington resident since 1960.
He was survived by his wife, Phyllis, and two children.Gene Morehouse, sports information director and radio announcer Gene Morehouse, "The Voice of the Herd," came to Marshall in July 1968 after a 22-year career in broadcasting. He was manager of Pigments Division/Chemetron Corp. in Huntington. These reportedly included:
the sobs, the anguished cries. His father, Arthur Harris Sr., also died in the crash.Arthur Lawrence Harris, father of player Art Harris The 53-year-old Passaic, N.J., resident was employed with Pechter's Bakery in Passaic. Naputano, junior, Altoon[a], Pa., defensive end; Pat Norrell, senior, Hartsdale, N. Y., offensive
His nickname was "Jimo." He graduated from Huntington High School in 1943. There can't be anyone alive." "We though we
He played for a national championship team at Ferrum Junior College in 1968. still the tears came. (Happy) Heath and his wife, Elaine, 301 W. 11th Ave.
He was survived by his wife, Genevieve; four sons, Mike, Steve, Keith and Gene; and two daughters, Gail and Karen.Jim "Shorty" Moss, assistant coach Marshall offensive coordinator. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah VanHorn.Roger Vanover, #85, team member A 6-foot-2, 204-pound junior tight end from Russell, Ky. He was a member at Spring Valley Country Club.
He attended Duke, Marshall and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.
He said only the plane's two jet engines and a section of wing were recognizable. requested that all flags over city buildings be flown at half-staff.