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RIO GRANDE — The French Art Colony’s Riverby Theater Guild (RTG) recently had a successful run of the beloved musical, “Annie,” based off the “Little Orphan Annie” comic strip. Currently enjoying a successful revival on Broadway, “Annie” is story of hope told with humor, heart and memorable music. RTG’s “Annie” was cast with more than 20 local actors, including Olivia Neal as Annie, Greg Shrader as Daddy Warbucks, Julie Reed as Grace Ferrel and Nattalie Phillips as Miss Hannigan. The production was directed by Lori Sanders and Beth Fowble.

To find out more about RTG’s other summer productions, “The Ladies of Harmony” (scheduled for performances in late August), or the musical, “Les Miserables” (scheduled to perform August 16-18), call the French Art Colony at (740) 446-3834, or visit www.frenchartcolony.org.

William Boyd Pierce, 66, of Point Pleasant, passed away June 18, 2013 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born March 13, 1937, in Barberton, Ohio, a son to the late William Ray Pierce and Ester Mae Rollins Pierce. He was a truck driver for Trans X.

He is preceded in death besides his parents and by brother, Danny Ray Pierce.

He is survived by his wife, Reca J. Pierce of Point Pleasant and daughter, Christina Marie and Steve Cook of Canton, Ohio. Also surviving are brother, Robert Lee Pierce of Lancaster, Ohio and sisters, Violet Hall of Letart and Christina (Joe Sr.) Hall of Leon, as well as several grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

At his request, there will be no service or visitation. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.The Deal Funeral Home is serving the family.