Everson, Richard Howard, 81, of Bellaire, Ohio, passed Friday December 7, 2012 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Wheeling on February 5, 1931, a son of the late Guy and Edna Mae Landers Everson. He was a 35 year employee of OVMC; a U.S. Army veteran; and attended Riverview Bible Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Roger, Martin, Guy and Robert Everson; and a sister Eunice Butler. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Alfreda Imer Everson; a daughter Pamela Jean Pethtel of Zanesville, Ohio; three grandchildren: Angel (Larry) Horton; Richard (Amanda) Harbaugh; Shaun Harbaughfive great grandchildren: Emily, Joseph Harbaugh; Patricia Horton; Leslie Horton, and Raymond Horton. Friends will be received Monday 4-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Brookside, Ohio, where services will be held Tuesday December 11, 2012 at 11:00a.m. with Pastor Kevin Roland, officiating. Interment will follow at Linwood Cemetery, Blaine, Ohio. Offer online condolences at www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com