WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES August

WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
September, 2006

These obituaries for the month of September were typed by KENNETH NAPIER.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 2, 2006 ** AARIONNA ROSE HUGHES. Survivors include her parents, Jerry Lee Hughes, Jr., and Melissa Sue Enix. Burial was September 5, 2006, in the Hughes-Carter Family Cemetery, East Lynn.

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DIED – SEPTEMBER 2, 2006 ** ROGER DALE JOHNSON, 50, of Huntington, WV. Born October 7, 1955, in Cuyahoga County, OH. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Kyle Johnson. Survivors include his mother, Ethel Lee Frazier Johnson; daughters, Susie, Charlene and Jennifer Johnson; sons, Roger Dale Johnson, Robert Allen Johnson, and Roger Edmond Johnson; sister, Helen (Gary) Lester; brother, Darrell Lee (Mary) Johnson; aunt, Ora Hill; uncles, Roy Frazier and Tony Frazier; three nieces; two nephews; and seven great nieces and nephews. Burial was September 6, 2006, in the Frazier Cemetery.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 2, 2006 ** ROBERT C. ROSS, 85, of Chillicothe, in the Adena Regional Medical Center. Born November 17, 1920, in Kenova, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Lona Belle Patrick Ross; wife, June Ramey Ross; and brothers, Roy E., Oscar, Jr., and Paul F. Ross. Survivors include a son, Roy A. (Judy) Ross; daughter, Patty (John, Jr.) Blesedell; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosalie Harris, Elenora (Clyde) Pinney, and Louise (Virgil) Salyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was September 6, 2006, in Mound Cemetery, Piketon, OH.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 ** JAMES E. MAHER, 81, of Ceredo, WV, at the Hospice House in Huntington. Born April 3, 1925, in Covington, KY. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward James and Daisy Shafer Maher; and sister, Irene Steinkamp. Survivors include his wife, Holleen "Holly" Maher; daughters, Karen (Bill) Pirschel and Paula (Donald) Allen; son, Mark (Jackie) Maher; and six grandchildren. Burial was September 7, 2006, in the Saltwell Cemetery, Inez, KY.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 ** EMMA EDNA GILKERSON WARD, 74, of Proctorville, OH, at her residence. Born May 18, 1932, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Myrtle Frazier Gilkerson; husband, Charles William Ward; son, Steven Edward Ward; brothers, John D. Gilkerson and Ronald Jack Gilkerson; and sister, Connie Burtis. Survivors include sons, Charles William (Judy) Ward, Richard (Debbie) Ward, and Randy (Frances) Ward; daughters, Patricia (Ronald) Carter and Sally Waller; 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Gary Gilkerson; and sisters, Joyce Jacobs, Betty Eck, Patty Spencer, and Brenda Smith. Burial was September 6, 2006, in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 4, 2006 ** GEORGE E. PATTERSON, 84, of Kenova, at the Huntington VA Regional Medical Center. Born February 4, 1922, in Ceredo. Preceded in death by his parents, Link Patterson and Emma Farrah Patterson; wife, Alva Jane Patterson; son, George Glen Patterson; sisters, Kathleen Pierce, Ruby Torres, Thelma Chiodo, and Irene Felix; and brothers, Clyde Patterson, Glen Patterson, and Jim Bob Patterson. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly (Pat) Hazlett; brother, Link Patterson, Jr.; and three grandchildren. Entombment was September 8, 2006, in the Rose Hill Cemetery Mausoleum.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 4, 2006 ** LORENE "SIS" MARCUM PELFREY, 76, of Wilsondale, at Three Rivers Medical Center. Born August 3, 1930, in Mingo County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Bunn and Nora Marcum; husband, Wayne Pelfrey; infant son, Terry Neal Pelfrey; bothers, Dewey Marcum, Lawrence Marcum, and Charles Marcum; and sister, Imogene Marcum. Survivors include her daughter, Kimberly Dawn (Adam) Messer; sons, Danny (Barbara Michelle) Pelfrey and Barry Pelfrey; one grandson; two granddaughters; two great grandsons; and many nieces and nephews. Burial was September 6, 2006, in the Thompson Crabtree Cemetery.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 ** DELORIS PERDUE AKERS, 85, of Huntington, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Born August 22, 1921, in Shoals, Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Henry and Augusta Rowe; sister, Fay (Ray) Lockwood; brother Henry (Charlotte) Perdue; brothers-in-law, Ashford Bias, Okey Romans and Willard Brumfield; and two grandsons. Survivors include daughters, Bonnie (Ronnie) Mullins and Gail (Frank) Luther; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Bias and Oleta Brumfield; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was September 8, 2006, in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 ** PAUL C. SAWYERS, 83, of Kenova, WV, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born May 28, 1923, in Ceredo. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ada McFann Sawyers; wife, Mary V. LeMaster Sawyers; and brother, Earl Sawyers. Survivors include his son, Paul G. "Jeff" Sawyers; daughter, Tamara L. "Tami" (Kip) Smith; a grandson; a granddaughter; a great-granddaughter; sister, Louise "Rosie" Sawyers Mellert; and many nephews and nieces. Burial was September 8, 2006, in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Ceredo.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 ** FRANK W. LUSHER, 83, of Barboursville, in the Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born December 6, 1922, in Huntington. Preceded in death by his twin brother, Fred Lusher. Survivors include sons, Frank (Rosalie) Lusher, Terry (Faye) Lusher, and Greg (Linda) Lusher; sister, Jewell Vaughan; sister-in-law, Betty Lusher; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial was September 8, 2006, in the White Chapel Memorial Garden, Barboursville.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 6, 2006 ** WILLARD EDWARD "WICK" SHY, 74, of Prichard, WV, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born May 18, 1932, in Wayne County. Preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Sadie Gilkerson Shy; a grandson; brothers, Joe, Bob and Harold Shy; and sister, Julia Harshbarger. Survivors include his wife, Lola Gay Fortner Shy; daughters, Donna Gay (Chris) Fortner and Amy Beth (James Drex) Mathis; five grandchildren; sisters, Willa Jean (Vernon) Board, Berdenia (Bert) Finley, Mona (Kenneth) Cole, Pansy (Frank) Whaley, Olive (Ronnie) Smith; brothers, Toby (Janice) Shy, Vernon Dale Shy, Delbert Shy, and Fred Watts; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was September 9, 2006, in the Shy-Gilkerson Cemetery on Whites Creek Road.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 ** CARMEL RAY ARROWOOD, 78, of Huntington, at his residence. Born February 22, 1928, in Paintsville, KY. Preceded in death by his parents, Flem and Lelia Triamble Arrowood; and infant son, Michael Ray Arrowood. Survivors include daughters, Yvonne (David) Gritt, Vickie Moreland, Elaine Moore, Kim (Tom) Cooke; sisters, Jeanetta (Arthur) Browning, Lovella (Harold) Fry; brother, Larry (Lillian) Arrowood; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial was September 10, 2006, in Arrowood-Dutton Cemetery, Genoa, WV.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 8, 2006 ** DELLA M. MOTT, 67, of Huntington, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born September 26, 1938, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Jewell M. White Morris and Frank Morris; sisters, Janice Cremeans and Marie Browning; and brothers, William and Willard Morris. Survivors include her husband, Edwin; brother, Charles (Jane) Morris; son, Michael (Kate) Mott; daughter, Michelle (Karl) Foose; and two grandchildren. Burial was September 13, 2006, in Ridgelawn Memorial Park.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 8, 2006 ** JEFFERY MARK ROSS, 49, of Wayne, MI. Preceded in death by his parents, George Montgomery and Delores Mildred Osburn Ross; and grandparents, Bruce Osburn, and Frank and Margaret Ross. Survivors include his children, Erica Mae and Austin Montgomery; brother, Michael; aunt, Janice Perdue Elkins; and grandmother, Lelia Osburn. Burial information was not available.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 8, 2006 ** REXEL NEE JACKSON, 78, of Forest Hills, KY, at Williamson Memorial Hospital. Born February 23, 1928. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Elsie Workman Jackson; brother, Homer Jackson; and sisters, Zelma Jackson, and a stillborn sister. Survivors include his wife, Nita Carol Sammons Jackson; daughters, Rexaleen (Donald) Jones, Rebecca Lynn (Greg) Copley, and Scarlette Ann (Philip) Moore; sons, David Eric Jackson and Rezel Nee (Kim) Jackson II; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial information was not available.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 ** MELVIN (SNOOKIE) MOORE, 46, of Huntington, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Born May 30, 1960, in Huntington WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Georgie Queen Moore; and wife, Lee Anna Moore. Survivors include sisters, Melvia Caldwell, Malta (Willard) Rice, Ida (Arbie) Rice; brothers, Estel (Arbutis) Moore, Alfred (Barbara) Moore, and Benny (Debra) Moore; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was September 13, 2006, in Queens Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow, WV.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 ** CHARLES THOMAS NAPIER, 80, of Riverside. Born September 21, 1925, in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, David and Hannah Napier; brother, David H. Napier; and sister, Ann Townsend. Survivors include his wife, Marie Napier; daughter, Tomma Lee Carter; sons, Charles Howard (Lisa) Napier and Mark Allen (Kathleen) Napier; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, June (Richard) Canady, Spicy Perdue, and Corina Pennington; and sister-in-law, Dorcas Napier. Burial was September 12, 2006, in the Enon Cemetery.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 ** CHARLES CLAYTON STROHMEYER, 62, of Proctorville, OH, in the VA Medical Center in Huntington. Born September 4, 1944, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Earl Edwin and Wilma Lee Rothgeb Strohmeyer; first wife, Emielia Asseff Strohmeyer; and two mothers-in-law, Dorothy Richmond Meisel and Marguerite Meisel. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Meisel Strohmeyer; son, William Earl (Sara) Strohmeyer; brother, Bill (Ellen) Strohmeyer; sister, Sandra (Sam) Smith; and father-in-law, Alfred F. Meisel, Jr. Burial was September 14, 2006, in the Rome Cemetery.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 ** TOM NAPIER, 67, of Ranger, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Burial was September 13, 2006, in the Napier Cemetery, Ranger. *****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

DIED – SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 ** LEON H. POWERS, 77, of Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Burgin and Thelma Saunders Powers; brothers, Larry Powers, Earl H. Powers, and Ray M. Powers. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Dickson Powers; brothers, Lyle D. (Barbara) Powers and Paul D. (Sue) Powers; sister-in-law, Ruth Powers; daughter, Debi Dickson; three granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was September 13, 2006, in the Kilgore Cemetery, Wayne County, WV.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 ** LLOYD LEE STANLEY, 67, at his residence. Born December 22, 1938, in Lincoln County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. and Jewel Marie Thompson Stanley; brother, Wetzel Stanley; and one grandson. Survivors include a daughter, Mary (Jeff) Shoemaker; sons, Richard Stanley, Jeff (Amy) Stanley, and Mark Stanley; six grandchildren; sister, Jean Ashby; and former wife, Barbara Richards. Burial was September 15, 2006, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 ** PATRICIA MARTIN THOMAS, 79, of Huntington, WV, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Survivors include sons, David B. Thomas, Greg S. Thomas, and Douglas M. Thomas; daughter, Sandra L. Thomas; and four grandchildren. Burial information was not available.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 ** VICY JANE ROSS, 93, of Kenova, WV, at her home. Born May 19, 1913. Preceded in death by her parents, William J. and Mary E. Frasher Ross; brothers, Boyd, Herbert and Charley Ross; and sister, Martha Ross. Survivors include a brother, Taylor (Eleanor) Ross; and many nieces and nephews. Burial was September 16, 2006, in the Hillcrest Cemetery.
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DIED – SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 ** STELLA MAE PENNINGTON, 95, formerly of Huntington, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Bird Akers Wellman; brothers, Luther Wellman, Claude Wellman, Floyd Wellman, Fred Wellman, Frank Wellman, and Carl Wellman; and sisters, Lutie Pennington, Nellie Walker and Mildred Akers. Survivors include brothers, George Wellman and John Wellman; and sister, Lilly Castle; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was September 16, 2006, in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 ** LUCIAN C. LLOYD, 86, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Born January 2, 1920, in Wayne, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Mary Lloyd; six sisters; and two brothers. Survivors include his wife, Janavee Baugh Lloyd; daughters, Gail (Wayne) Stepp and Lanette (Willis) Fraley; son, Ronald Lloyd; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Marie Perry; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was September 15, 2006, in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 ** ANNALEE JACKSON, 74, of Genoa, WV, at Hospice House of Huntington. Born June 15, 1932, at Genoa, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Emma Spears Collins; husband, Andrew Jackson; son, Darrell Jackson; sisters, Gladys Patrick, Anice Webb, Gracie Terry and Alice Raines; and brothers, Kelly Collins, Rodolph Collins, Woodrow Collins, and Jeff Collins. Survivors include daughters, Charlotte (Harold Butch) Robertson, Emma Ruth (Elmer) Walker, and Gladys Evelyn (Johnny) Porter; sister, Lucy Lambert; brothers, Marion Collins, Bobby Collins, and Tommy Collins; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Jackson; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial was September 16, 2006, in the Huff Cemetery, Genoa.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 ** SHERMAN T. FERGUSON, 89, of Dunlow, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Born October 27, 1916, at Dunlow, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Joe Thomas and Fannie Mae Bilter Ferguson; wife, Irene Copley Ferguson; son, Joe T. Ferguson; brothers, Raymond Ferguson and Jim Ferguson; half-brothers, Lee, Luke, Tim, and Richard; half-sisters, Myrtle and Gracie; and brothers-in-law, Charley Copley and Andy Stamper. Survivors include daughters, Lulabelle "Lou" (Terry) Likens, Lilly (Bill) Stumbo, Ethelene (Ronnie) Stumbo, and Marie (Bill) Spangler; sisters, Mazie Copley, Hazel Stamper, and Irene (Dave) Jarrells; brother, William Homer Ferguson; sisters-in-law, Jewell Ferguson and Anice Maynard; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was September 17, 2006, in the Twin Oaks Cemetery, Dunlow.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 ** LURIE MAYNARD, 65, of Crum, at the Hospice of Huntington in Huntington, WV. Born November 17, 1940, in Inez, KY. Survivors include daughters, Patricia Pridemore, Merlin McCoy of Webb, and Ernestine Maynard; sons, James Earl Maynard, Wilbern Maynard, Russell Maynard, and Terry Eugene Maynard; and sisters, Helen Harless, Lucille Dalton, Shirley Mounts, and Dorothy Parsons. Burial was September 17, 2006, in the Sammons Cemetery in Webb, WV.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 ** DANIEL KEITH NEACE, 46, of Ranger, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ova Mae "Adkins" Neace; and sister, Barbara Neace. Survivors include brothers, Brenton Neace, Charles Neace, Jesse Neace, William Neace, and Lonnie Preston Neace; and sisters, Karen Headley, Sharon Fletcher, Brenda Adkins, Patricia Neace, and Rebecca Holley. Burial was September 18, 2006, in the Lucas-Adkins Cemetery, Ranger, WV.

DIED - SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 ** MARY ROBERTSON, 89, of Genoa, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born December 31, 1916, in Genoa, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Millie Watts; brothers, Gallie, George, Albert, Millard, and Lucian Watts; and sister, Millie Fortner. Survivors include her husband, Gallie Robertson; daughter, Ethel Harvey (Roy) Lovins; sister, Hazel Dingess; brothers, Alpha Watts, Russell Watts, and James Watts; three granddaughters; one grandson; eight great grandchildren; and twelve great-great grandchildren. Burial was September 18, 2006, in Community Gardens.

DIED - GROVER C. LYONS JR., 70, of Ceredo, WV, at his home. Born July 19, 1936, in Ceredo. Preceded in death by his parents, Grover Sr. and Mamie Bowe Lyons; son-in-law, Mike Wolfe; four sisters; and two brothers. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Watts Lyons; daughters, Sarah Mamie (Garrett) White, Heather (Alan) Miller, and Gretchen (Steve) Burton; sister, Charlotte Letts; three granddaughters; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was September 18, 2006, in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Ceredo.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 16, 2006 ** NORMA LEE ADKINS MARCUM, 79, of Huntington, WV, at her residence. Born August 18, 1927, in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Ramsey L. Adkins, Sr., and Jettie Wellman Adkins; and brothers, Ramsey L. Adkins, Jr., and Delmas Adkins. Survivors include her husband, James T. Marcum; daughter, Donna J. Marcum; son, James M. (Ellen) Marcum; a grandson; two great-granddaughters; brother, Lee M. (Claudine) Adkins; and sisters-in-law, Mary Adkins and Jean Adkins. Burial was September 20, 2006, in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 16, 2006 ** ROBERT LEE ADKINS, 78, of Dundalk, MD, formerly of East Lynn, WV, in Baltimore, MD. Preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Olga Adkins; wife, Evelyn Dietrick Adkins; son, Sidney Farver; three grandchildren; sisters, Blanche Morris, Edith Bennett and Leona Cremeans; and four brothers, Orville, Paris B., Cornis and Delmer Ray. Survivors include daughters, Brenda Lee (Billy) Kelly and Dianne Morris; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Opal Strogilos, Vera (Jack) Fox, Louise (Earl) Adkins, Marie Gillespie, and Betty (James) Adkins; brothers, Ollin (Bonnie) Adkins and Ersie (Wilda) Adkins; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was September 22, 2006, in the Everett Adkins Cemetery.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 16, 2006 ** RAYMOND JACKSON, 94, of Bluff City, TN, formerly of Genoa. Born May 16, 1912 in Genoa, WV. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Lackey Jackson; several brothers and sisters; and a stepson. Survivors include a grandson, Kenneth Starkey, Jr.; granddaughter, Dorothy Starkey; and three great-grand children. Burial was September 19, 2006, in the Thompson Cemetery.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 ** NORAH JANE STAPLETON, 74, of Chesapeake, OH, at home. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred Zornes and Thelma Rice; husband, Charles H. Stapleton; son, Charles, Jr.; and brother, Roy Zornes. Survivors include a daughter, Nora Griffing; son, Jerry Stapleton; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; stepmother, Mattie Zornes; sister, Toby Tiller; and brother, Randy Zornes. Burial was September 20, 2006, in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington, WV.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 ** MARY CASSELL HINNANT, 70, of Wendell, NC, at her home. Born July 2, 1936, in Ceredo, WW. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Cassell and Delia Preece Cassell; brother, Walter Cassell; and sister, Marie Galloway. Survivors include her husband, Willard P. Hinnant, Sr.; son, Willard Proctor (Ginger) Hinnant, Jr.; daughter, Kaye H. (Dale) Holland; two grandchildren; sisters, Helen C. Smith, Janet C. Wilson, Sandra C. Evans, and Mabel C. Rohrbach; and brother, Wendell Cassell. Burial was September 19, 2006, in Greenmount Cemetery.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 ** JANE A. WITHAM, 78, of Huntington, at her residence. Born July 2, 1928, in Lincoln County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Odell and Bessie Booth Adkins; husband, James Oliver Witham; son, Steven Alan Witham; and brothers, Howard Adkins and Bernie Adkins. Survivors include daughters, Debbie (Ed) Miller and Jennie Rowe (Eddie) Hatfield; and four grandchildren. Burial was September 22, 2006, in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 ** PHYLLIS SPURLOCK, 50, of Fort Gay. Born November 5, 1955, in Louisa, KY. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Opal Robinson Robertson. Survivors include her husband, Ervin Spurlock; daughters, Jessica and Savannah George; sisters, June Copley, Debbie Cassady, Brenda Sartin, Donna George, and Bonnie Vance; and brothers, Ronald Robertson, Virgil Robertson, Freddie Robertson, Johnny Robertson and Noah Robertson. Burial was September 20, 2006, in Robertson Cemetery in Fort Gay.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 ** DENFORD B. "DJ" JACKSON, 51, of Mt. Juliet, TN, formerly of Genoa. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry A. and Mary Louisa Ferguson Jackson. Survivors include his wife, Theresa McGee Jackson; children, Kristina McGee, Jeremy (April) McGee, Brett Jackson, and Justin Jackson; brothers, William Joseph Jackson and Henry L. "Bud" Jackson; two grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Burial was September 22, 2006, in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 ** JOHN PERRY, 80, of Proctorville, OH, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born February 4, 1926, in Cabell County. Preceded in death by his parents, William Everett and Oma Brinegar Perry; daughters, Loretta Fay Perry and Letitia Gay Perry; one granddaughter; and brothers, Othur Perry, George Perry, and Luther Perry. Survivors include his wife, Mary Eplin Perry; daughters, Jeraldine (Delbert) Harless, Teresa Ann (Sam) Easley, Linda Sue (David) Harris, and Sheila Gail (Dale) May; son, Ernest (Anita) Perry; brother, Arnold Perry; half sister, Edna Sue Davis; half brother, William Everett Perry; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Burial was September 24, 2006, in Bowen Cemetery.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 ** NANNIE ADKINS, 86, of Ceredo, WV, at Hospice House of Huntington. Born May 23, 1920, in East Lynn. Preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Surilda Napier Adkins; husband, John E. Adkins; daughter, Brenda Sue Adkins Rolfe; brother, Fischer Adkins; and sister, Oma Adkins. Survivors include her son, John D. (Teresa) Adkins. Burial information was not available.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 23, 2006 **LUCILLE CRAGO DALTON, 64, of Huntington, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Preceded in death by her husband, Flem Junior Crum. Survivors include daughters, Kathy Warren, Wyanna Bowman, Jennifer Ann Crum, and Rosalie Thomas; sons, Charles Junior Crum, Lloyd Steve Edinger, Jack Timson, and Jerry Williams; five brothers; two sisters; and 12 grandchildren. Burial was September 27, 2006, in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 23, 2006 ** GARY ALLEN NEWMAN, 65, of Huntington, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born April 7, 1941, in Huntington. Preceded in death by his father, Ancil Newman; wife, Mary Newman; and brothers, David Newman and Timothy Newman. Survivors include stepsons, Paul (Debbie) Bailey and Billy Bishop; stepdaughter, Gail Shank; three step-grandchildren; brother, Roger (Susan) Newman; and sisters, Brenda (Allen) Laney and Phyllis (Ray) Sizemore. Burial was September 26, 2006, in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Huntington.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 23, 2006 ** HUBERT CRUM, 83, Dunlow, WV, at his home. Born May 29, 1923, at Dunlow, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Flem and Evaline Johnson Crum; son, Clyde Earl Crum; brothers, McClellan, Johnny, Nellon and Leonard; and sisters, Callie, Hessie and Jessie. Survivors include his wife, Ozalene Miller Crum; daughters, Bonnie (Ronnie) Watts, Rose (Daniel) Perkins, Ozalene (Claude) Copley, Dorothy (Tom) Mason, and Pat Crum; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; twin brother, Hobert (Mary Ann) Crum; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was September 26, 2006, in the Hobert and Hubert Crum Cemetery, Dunlow.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 ** DELLA MAE SKEENS, 95, of Ceredo, WV, at Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Born January 5, 1911, in Prestonsburg, KY. Preceded in death by her parents, John Bascom and Margaret (Howard) Smith; husband, William Riley Skeens; daughter, Charlene Skeens; and brothers, Jack, Lee, Dennis, Ed, and George Smith. Survivors include daughters, Lula Mae (Lacy) Stone and Helen (Larry) Mullens; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was September 26, 2006, in the Docks Creek Cemetery.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 ** FORREST WESLEY RATLIFF, 78, of Kenova, WV, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. Born February 19, 1928. Preceded in death by his parents, Lawyer Sr., and Georgia Griffith Ratliff; wife, Dovetta Faye Mullens Ratliff; and sons, David Michael and Danny Franklin Ratliff. Survivors include his son, Darrell Ratliff; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; and sister, Racine Howard. Burial was September 28, 2006, in Maple Hill Cemetery in Kenova.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 ** JOSEPHINE DRENNER-RUSSELL, 90, of Huntington, WV. Born April 14, 1916, in East Lynn, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Almeda Drenner; daughter, Bonnie Lou Russell; brothers, Charlie, John, Richard, Pete, and Verdie; and sisters, Neva, Mary Lou, and
Ellen. Survivors include her sister, Mabel Calloway; and children, Doris (Homer) Swineford, Joyce (Del) Pickard, Charles (Judy) Russell, George (Carol) Russell, and Judy (Richard) Strode; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was September 28, 2006, in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 ** SANDRA KAY DANIELS, 54, of Genoa. Born February 16, 1952, in Wayne County. Preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Irene King. Survivors include her husband, Chuck Daniels; son, Gilbert Daniels; mother-in-law, Julie Mae Daniels; and aunt, Norma Burgess. Burial was September 29, 2006, in the Robert Vaughn Cemetery, East Lynn.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 ** ROSETTA CURNUTTE BILLUPS, 84, of Kenova, WV, at her home. Born October 11, 1921, in Lawrence County, KY. Preceded in death by her parents, Marvin Curnutte and Susie Dean Curnutte; husband, James Billups; and son, James Douglas Billups. Survivors include daughters, Donna Garren and Carol Dingess; son, Larry Billups; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great- great-grandchildren. Burial was September 30, 2006, in Buchannan Chapel Cemetery in Zelda, KY.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 ** JESSIE L. CYFERS JESSEE, 77, of Chesapeake, OH, at her residence. Born April 30, 1929, in Logan County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, William Henry and Minerva Brumfield Bishop; first husband, Oswald W. Cyfers; second husband, Arthur N. Jessee; infant daughter, Elizabeth Ann Cyfers; son, Guy Jackson Cyfers; a granddaughter; three brothers; and four sisters. Burial was October 1, 2006, in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, OH.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 ** DORSEY LEE HALLMAN, 55, of Sandston, VA. Preceded in death by his father, Alvin Hallman. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Hallman; children, Michelle Leigh (Jimmy Barnett) Hallman and Nicholas Ryan (Rebecca) Hallman; two grandsons; mother, Shirley Hallman Perry; brother-in-law, Philip (Terro) Cyrus; sister-in-law, Phyllis (Scott) Ferguson; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Burial was October 1, 2006, in Salmon's Family Cemetery.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 ** WILMER "HORSETRADER" ASBURY, JR., 65, of Huntington, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born September 2, 1941, in East Lynn, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, the son of the late Wilmer Sr. and Martha Ellen Russell Asbury. Survivors include his wife, Lynn Dale Booton Asbury; daughters, Amy (Brian) Adkins and Angel (Ed) Fry; son, Wilmer E. (Toni) Asbury; sister, Maxine (Herman) Fry; brother-in-law, "Jube" Adkins; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was September 30, 2006, in Calvary Adkins Cemetery, East Lynn, WV.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 ** REBA MAE SCHORMAN WEBB, 92, of South Point, OH, at her residence. Born March 30, 1914, at Genoa, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Haskell and Nancy Ball; first husband, Raymond C. Schorman; and second husband, Homer A. Webb. Survivors include daughters, Sandra (Gordon) Riley, Patricia McGuire, and Wilma Horrocks; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Burial was October 2, 2006, in the Ashland Cemetery.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 ** STEPHEN H. INMAN, 70, of Port Charlotte, FL, at Hospice House of Huntington. Born April 6, 1936, at Indianapolis, IN. Preceded in death by his parents, Russell Mattox Inman and Mary Hutton Hardin. Survivors include his wife, Betty R. Perry Inman; daughters, Deedra Inman Travis, Anita Lynn McClellan, and Paula Danae (Gary) Thompson; son, Russell Andrew (May) Inman; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial information was not available.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 ** NORA ROBINSON, 88, of Stockdale, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. Born November 14, 1917, in Ferguson, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Synthia (Lykins) Napier; son, Noah Robinson; brothers, Ellis Napier, John K. Napier, and Lawson Napier; sisters, Nancy Ann Napier, Emma Napier, and Polly Napier; and one great-grandson. Survivors include her husband, James Robinson; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph (Rebecca I. Smith) Robinson; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; sisters, Stella Adkins and Della Boyce; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was October 3, 2006, in the Buck Robinson Family Cemetery in Wayne County, WV.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 ** JEAN CAROL DAVIDSON SANDERS, 75, of Beech Fork, East Lynn WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Born November 26, 1930, in Scott County, VA. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Estelle Meade Davidson; husband, James H. Sanders; sister, Rebecca Jane Davidson; and brothers, John Robert Davidson, Roger Lee Davidson, and Joe Bill Davidson. Survivors include sons, James (Ann) Sanders, Eddie (Ann) Sanders, and Johnnie (Judy) Sanders; daughter, Bonnie J. (Billy) Sisco; brother, Donald O. (Rachel) Davidson; sister, Nancy (Lane) Ferguson-Smith; sisters-in-law, June McCloud and Kay Davidson; three grandsons; three granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Burial was October 3, 2006, in the Davidson Family Cemetery at the head of Four Mile Road, McClarity Fork, Branchland, WV.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 ** EVALENA MCKEAND BRYSON, 86, of Ceredo, WV, at Kingsbrook Life Care Center in Bellefonte, KY. Born November 27, 1919, in Ceredo. Preceded in death by her parents, Ira Grate and Laura McKeand Grate; husband, Benjamin Eugene Bryson, Jr.; and son, Sheridan Eugene Bryson. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Sandra G. Bryson; two grandsons; and four great-grandchildren. Burial was October 3, 2006, in Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 ** JACK ASBURY, 80, of Columbus. Born January 29, 1926, in Wayne, WV. Preceded in death by his wife, Romaine. Survivors include daughters, Kay (Don) Schneider, Sheree (Nick) Votolato; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Billie Asbury, Lillian Brown, Curt and Millie Asbury, Reba Kobliska, Ted and Ailleen Asbury, Charleve and Brent Hyden, and Connie Kinney; brother-in-law, Bill (Jan) Sartaine; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was October 4, 2006, in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

DIED – SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 ** PATRICIA A. ANDERSON, 74, of Wayne, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born March 17, 1932, in Wheeling, IL. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Adeline Moore; husbands, Gordon Anderson and Curt Kuhn; and brothers, Robert Moore, James Moore and George Moore, Jr. Survivors include her husband, James Morrison; brother, William Moore; sisters, Lynn Siereslowski amd Cazthy Frantz; sons, Richard (Cathy) Anderson, Paul (Linda) Anderson, Robert (Marcella) Anderson, Thomas (Freda) Anderson, and James W. Anderson; daughter, Cheryl (William) Caldwell; stepdaughters, Pamela (Alonzo) Vaughan and Paula (William) Swimm; 15 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Burial information was not available.

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