ETHEL NAPIER PYGMAN, 90, of Chesapeake, Ohio, widow of Wilford R. "Hank" Pygman passed away Sunday December 1, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. She was born August 24, 1923 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Pearley and Vicie Jane Adkins Napier. She was a data processor with Owens-Illinois. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a brother Golden Napier and a sister Mary Napier. Survivors include her daughter Diane Fannin. Friends may call from 11 am until service time on Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home.

JOSEPH DAVID CHAPMAN, 63, of Huntington, WV, passed away Monday, December 2, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Pastor Carol McKay officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. He was born June 28, 1950 at Huntington, WV, a son of Joseph Franklin "Joe" Chapman of Lavalette, WV, and the late Ruth June Damron Chapman. David was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Viet Nam Era and was a member of the Lavalette United Methodist Church. An infant sister, Kathleen Chapman, also preceded him in death. Additional survivors include his sister, Kathryn June Sanders (Don) of Lavalette, WV; his niece, Kathy Jo West (Matt) of Poca, WV; his aunt, Daisy Damron of Wayne, WV; and special friends Cara Casey and her son Tyler of Huntington, WV. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.

AUDIE ADKINS JR. "PUG", 67, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away Monday, December 2, 2013 at Wayne Nursing Home. He was born September 3, 1946, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Audie and Reba Adkins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Inez Adkins, five half brothers and six half sisters. He is survived by a son Audie Duane Adkins and a daughter, Teressa Ann; three granddaughters, Savanna, Jessie and Andra; three great-grandchildren; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Alice and Hughie Adkins of East Lynn, W.Va., with whom he made his home, Linda and Everett Dillman of Huntington, and Carolyn and Hanable Adkins of East Lynn, W.Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Charley and Joyce Adkins of Wayne; brother-in-law Kermit Adkins; and many nephews, nieces, and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of Wayne Nursing Home for their care and kindness during his stay. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by the Rev. A.J. Perry and Rev. Garland Perry. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery, Huntington. Pallbearers will be Hughie Alvan Adkins, Glenny Leep, Truman Morrison, Roger Eaves, Kenneth Porter and Dennis Adkins. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

RUTH E. COPLEY an 85 year-old native of Winchester, Tenn., longtime resident of Wayne County, W.Va., and current resident of Mobile, Ala., passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013. She was a woman of deep faith and a lifelong member of the Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Copley was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Bob W. Copley. She is survived by two children, Fred W. Copley (Brenda) Huntington, W.Va. and Jill Copley Neubauer (Fred) of Mobile, Ala.; grandchildren, Alison Copley Neubauer, David Frederick Neubauer, Paul Michael Thompson and Jaime Renee Campbell; and great-grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Jared, and Emma Campbell. Graveside services and interment will be Thursday, December 5, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spanish Fort, AL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Huntington City Mission, 624 10th St., Huntington, WV 25701. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com.

JERRY EUGENE SPAULDING, 71, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 at home. Memorial services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be left for the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

BESSIE STAFFORD, 82, of Columbus, OH, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Doctor West Hospital in Columbus, OH. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the House of Prayer on Ferguson Branch Road by Brother Everett Meddings. Burial will follow at Globel Browning Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. She was born August 29, 1931 in Pike County, KY, a daughter of the late Noah and Pricie Coleman Finley. Bessie was a homemaker. Also preceding her in death were two daughters, Goldie Decker, Yvonne Stafford; her twin sons, Ronald and Donald Stafford; a sisters, Opal Hill; and two brothers, George and Bobby Finley. Survivors include three daughters, Shirley Stafford of Largo, FL, Mona Janney and Yvette DeLong both of Columbus, OH; three sisters, Dicie Lemon of Hardy, VA, Doris Long of Grove City, OH, Glenna Smith of Crum, WV; three brothers, Noah Nelson Finley of Dunlow, WV, Jackie Finely of Genoa, WV, Roger Finley of Fort Gay, WV; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Saturday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

LORAINE THOMPSON EDWARDS, 79, of Norris Fork Road, died December 4, 2013 at her residence. She was born at Norris, August 17, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Grayden and late Oklahoma Estep Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Edwards, who died April 21, 1990. Survivors include her daughters, Daisy Young and husband Jim, of Chapman, Bonnie Edwards, of Norris Fork, and Darlene Jude, and husband, Randall of Thompson Fork. A grandson, Jasen Randall Jude and wife, Peyton of Thompson Fork Road, two great grandsons, David Albert Dean Jude, Eli Randall Jude and a step granddaughter, Gabriella Lynn Dotson. Funeral Services will be conducted 1:00 PM Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Spencer Freewill Baptist Church under the direction of Young Funeral Home, with Ronald Childers and Roger Ross officiating. Visitation will be at Spencer Freewill Baptist Church after 2:00 PM Friday, December 6, 2013. Burial will be in the Thompson Family Cemetery.

BURNICE BROOKS, age 81, of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 in Aultman Hospital. He was born in Wayne, WV on January 16, 1932 to the late Bryan and Lizzie Brooks. Burnice retired from LTV Steel following over 40 years of employment. He was a member of the VFW #3747, American Legion #44, Amvets #124 and Eagle’s Aerie #2223. He enjoyed fishing and playing Keno. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Brooks; four brothers, Berlie, Faine, Maxwell and Toad Brooks and two sisters, Irene and Margaret. Survivors include his sister, Doris; and several nieces and nephews. In honoring his wishes, there were no calling hours and graveside services were held on Friday at 1 pm in West Lawn Cemetery, with Pastor Timothy Prince officiating. The Reed Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Those wishing to send condolences or share a fond memory, may sign the Reed On-Line Guestbook at www.reedfuneralhome.com.

WILMA FAYE SPAULDING, 72, of Wilsondale, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 5, 2013. She was born February 17, 1941 in Wilsondale, a daughter of the late Bun and Nora Carol Marcum. Wilma was a member of the Turkey Creek United Baptist Church and a lifelong homemaker. Also preceding her in death was her husband of 42 years, Homer Spaulding; one son, William Riley Spaulding; one daughter, Theresa Carol Spaulding Ayers; four sisters, Phyllis, Virginia, Emogene "Gene", and Lorene "Sis"; and four brothers, Lawrence, Dewey, Charles "Preacher", and Donald. She leaves behind four sons David and Debbie Spaulding, Homer Jr. and Theresa Spaulding, all of Wilsondale, Larry and Wynna Spaulding of Ruskin, Fla., and Henry Workman of Wilsondale; two daughters, Angela and Billy Ray Parsley of Huntington, W.Va., and Lisa and Arthur Baisden of Dingess, W.Va.; eleven grandchildren, Louie, Michelle, Jennifer (Mike), Ashley, Mikey, Adriene, Chris, Josh, Mitchell, Jacob, and Seth; five great-grandchildren, Gunner, Alexis, Jason, Austin, Serenity, Tanieca, Divinity, and Justice. Also surviving is a special daughter-in-law, Phyllis Rawlings; two sisters-in-law, Edna Marcum and Olena Marcum; brother-in-law Jethro Spaulding; and a special niece, Deborah Stroud. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Turkey Creek United Baptist Church, Wilsondale with Pastors Emanuel Ferguson and George Nelson. Burial will follow in the Sol Perry Cemetery, Dunlow. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Spaulding family.

WANDA LOUISE DAVIS, 86 of South Point, Ohio left this world for glory on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2013, at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, Ohio. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio. Wanda was born August 14, 1927 in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Brady and Hattie Dawson Riggs. She was a member of Grace Gospel Church in Huntington, West Virginia. Since April 2013, Wanda resided, and was loved and well cared for at Morning Pointe Ridge Assisted Living in Russell, Ky. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband McRay "Mack" Davis and two brothers, James "Jim Bob" Riggs and Glen Riggs. Wanda is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Julie Davis of Proctorville, Ohio; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Bob Kirk of Ft. Worth, Texas; one sister, Atha Christian of Chesapeake, Ohio; one brother, Brady Riggs Jr., of Genoa, West Virginia.; four grandchildren, Meghan Kirk Tingley and husband Richard Tingley of Austin, Texas, Ben Kirk and Bryan Kirk of Fort Worth, Texas and Ethan Davis of Proctorville, Ohio; as well as one great-grandchild, Braiden Tingley of Austin, Texas. Wanda also had numerous special nieces and nephews across multiple generations and great friends too numerous to mention. Friends may pay respects and visit on Saturday, December 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464 Huntington, WV 25709. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.

DIANNA JEAN McCLARY ROBERTSON, 66, of Fort Gay, died Nov. 5, 2013 (?) at home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oak Grove Church, Fort Gay. Visitation after 5 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.

DOLPHY WOODROW DICKERSON, Jr. 63, "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted" Ecclesiastes 1-3. Dolphy walked through the gates of glory on December 6, 2013. He was born on July 6, 1950, the son of late Dolphy Woodrow Dickerson, Sr. and Nora Holbrook. He is preceded in death by his son Jimmie Dickerson, a sister Darlene Napier, and a niece Tammy Napier. Survivors include his loving wife Lora Lea (Mills) Dickerson whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage with this past year, daughter Katrina Nelson and her husband Scott, grandchildren Kiley and Logan Nelson, and sister Kathy Adkins (Leonard), three nephews Raymond Napier, Christopher Preece and Bryan Adkins, two nieces Rebecca Conley, and Amanda Preece and a great niece. He was a member of Spring Valley Freewill Baptist Church and a retired truck driver. Throughout his life's journey he faced many challenges. He was humble and grateful for the opportunities given to him by his Lord and Savior. In February 2010, after years of Heart Failure, Dolphy received a wonderful gift of life, a heart transplant. He was proud to advocate for organ donation and tell of his wonderful experience and new opportunities to all who would listen. He never missed an opportunity to praise The Lord for giving him such an awesome challenge and for the medical staff that The Lord provided. Dolphy leaves behind a legacy of smiles, determination, dedication, and a host of friends who he called family, some lifelong, some more recent. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Minister Bernie Riggs and Pastor Willis Mills. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Section of Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

CARL RAY ADKINS, 70, of Scottown, Ohio, died Friday, December 6, 2013, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2013, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Salmons officiating. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Carl was born January 11, 1943, in Wayne Co, W.Va., a son of the late Paul and Gladys Lawson Adkins. He was an avid coon hunter and loved to hunt with all his buddies. He will forever be in our hearts and he will be missed. Carl is survived by his wife, Elsa Dixon Adkins; son, David Adkins; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Mark Wood; grandchildren, Randy (Monica) Gobel, David Adkins, Jr., and Cameron Adkins; brothers, James B., Ray, and Asa Adkins; sister, Dorothy Daggett; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend thanks and love to Butch Adkins. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.schneidergriffin.com.

DONALD H. ENIX, 77, of Huntington, WV, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was retired from Hostess Bakery in California and an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents Bernie and Vesta Enix; three brothers B.C., Jerry and Charles; a sister Ruth and a son Norman Enix. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years Bernice Enix; two daughters Suprina Moser (Tim) and Rebecca Mutters and her boyfriend Mark Snider; one son Donald C. Enix and his girlfriend Sherri Spurlock; two sisters Kay Robinson and Una Graves; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the family, Bernice Enix 2338 5 Ave. West Huntington, WV. 25704. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the Enix family.

WILLARD JACK MILLS, 81, of Ceredo, WV, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Chaplain Randy White officiating. Burial will follow at the Mills-Vaughan Cemetery near East Lynn, WV. He was born September 10, 1932 on Peter Cave Road, Wayne, WV, a son of the late Burgess and Jenny Mills. He was retired from the U. S. Army after 20 years of service, as well as being a 20 year employee of the Huntington VA Medical Center. He was a member of the DAV, VFW Post 1064 and American Legion Post 93 who will conduct graveside rites. Three sons, Johnnie, Jack and Eddie Mills also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Ardith Faye Sanders Mills; a daughter, Patricia Lynn Ripoll (Ignacio) of Virginia Beach, VA; a son, Noah Mills of Michigan; a sister, Virginia Mae Cornwell (Caroll) of Salisbury, NC; 5 brothers, Fred Mills (Hazel) of Wayne, WV, Kenneth Mills (Minnie) of Waxhaw, NC, Gene Mills of Salisbury, NC, Hobert Mills (Chris) of Columbus, OH, and Hubert Mills (Sharon) of Petersburg, VA; 5 grandchildren, Heather, Renee, Shawn, Jaclynn, and Christopher; and 6 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Huntington chapter of the DAV.

WILMA J. HOLLAND COX, 76, of Genoa, W.Va., left this world of sorrow for a better place on Friday, December 6, 2013 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Elders Jesse Stiltner and John Perry. Burial followed at the Ollie Stiltner Cemetery on Napier’s Ridge. She was born January 14, 1937 at Genoa, WV, a daughter of the late George and Laura Fields Holland. She was a homemaker and member of the Comfort United Baptist Church. Her husband, Glen Roy Cox, step-mother, Ruby Parsons Holland, sister Ethel Holland and brother George Junior Holland, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her sons, Matthew Cox and Joseph Cox of Genoa, WV; 7 sisters, Ruth Moore of Louisa, KY, Pearl Mathis (Clarence, Jr.) of Wayne, WV, Helen Stickler (Richard) of Columbus, OH, Louise Keller of Cosby, TN, Lucille Jackson (Jimmy), Christina May Stroud (Paul), and Carolyn Christian, all of Genoa, WV; 6 brothers, Glen Roy Holland (Jeanette) and Donald Ray Holland (Patricia), all of Ashville, NC, Guff William Holland (Betty) of Asheboro, NC, Robbie Holland (Ruby), George Holland, Jr. (Earnestine), and Timothy Holland, all of Genoa, WV, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

SHIRLEY DARRELL McKEAND, 61, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Robert McKeand officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Shirley was born April 23, 1952, in Kenova, a son of the late Shirley McKeand and Willa Jean Kelly Spicer. He was the owner of the Coney Island, Shirl & Kathy's and Miss Daisy's and he was a member of the Charity Freewill Baptist Church and was baptized August 4, 2013. Survivors include his beloved wife of 33 years, Kathy Burns McKeand; one son, Josh McKeand (Olivia) of Ashland; one daughter, Susan McKeand of Huntington; one brother, Trent Woods of Fernley, Nevada; three sisters, Betsy Robertson (Bill) of Tonapah, Nevada, Virginia Traster of Fernley, Nevada and Francis Reavis (Nevis) of Tonapah, Nevada; close friend Rodney Kinser; special cousin Keith McKeand; three cousins, Laverne Gray, Terri Gray and Savannah Slone; grandson Lyric Dean McKeand, and loving pets Chi Chi and Curly Toes. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of Cabell Huntington Hospital 5 North for their love and care and special thank you to his nephew Paul Schmidt and special friend Melissa Payton. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 11, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

BRENDA GAY TOMBLIN, 60, of Kenova WV passed away on December 8, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 2 PM at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Minister John Holland officiating with visitation one hour prior to services; burial to follow at Maple Hill Cemetery. She was born on February 20, 1953 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Everett and Gladys (Messer) Richards. She was preceded in death by her husband James (Sherman) Tomblin; her daughters, Teresa Gay Finley and Rebecca Dawn Vannatter, and her brother Rick Richards. Brenda leaves behind to mourn her loss, her brothers: Freddie (Linda) Richards, Hayes Richards, David (Kathy) Richards and Greg (Angie) Richards and her sisters: Patricia (Phillip) McCoy, Barbara Maynard and Janice (Joe) Allen. Also surviving are her aunt, Lucy Elliot; and her two grandsons, Ryan Vannatter and John Morrison and many other friends. Ceredo- Kenova Funeral Home is entrusted with her care and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

MARTHA VIOLA BROOKS, 71, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born April 26, 1942 in Wayne, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Tom and Gladys Adkins. Her sisters, Rosie Adkins, Ida Adkins, and Brookie Wiley also preceded her in death. Martha was a devoted wife and homemaker who never failed to express her love for her children with all her heart. She leaves behind her husband of 53 years, James Ray Brooks; five sons, Robert Brooks of Genoa, Toney Brooks and his wife Sheri of Sevierville, Tenn., Randy Brooks and his wife Rose of Cumming, Ga., Jimmie Brooks and his fiancé Ruthann Kilpatrick of Wayne, and Ray Brooks Jr. and his wife Sharon of Ga.; two daughters, Candace Furry and her husband Scott of Rock Hill, S.C., and Camma Myers and her husband Scott of Long Valley, N.J.; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; special aunt and best friend, Bonnie Russell of Kingston, Oh.; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

JAMES EDWARD ROBERTSON, 87, of South Point, Ohio, formerly of Kenova, W.Va., husband of Wanda Jean Harris Robertson, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013, in King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Carl Lilly, Pastor Jody Fortner and Pastor Willie May. Burial will follow in Rome-Proctorville Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. He was born October 17, 1926, in Genoa, W.Va., a son of the late Mike and Luverna Workman Robertson. He was a retired welder with 36 years of service with the Ohio River Company. James was a member of Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church and was a well-known gospel singer in the Tri-State area, and sang with the Melatone Quartet. He was a veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son Thomas Edward and a sister Lois Lucille Robertson. Additional survivors include a son and daughter-in-law James Leslie and Connie Robertson of Proctorville, Ohio; grandson Aaron Robertson; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Charles Robertson of Kenova and Mackie and Angela Robertson of Huntington; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Juanita and Robert Chaffins of Fayetteville, N.C., Lorita O'Meara of Charlotte, N.C., and Dreama and David Klaiber of Summit, Ky., and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. VFW 6878 of Proctorville, Ohio will conduct military graveside rites. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

REXFORD MELLIE McCORMICK, 90, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013, at the Woodlands Retirement Community. Rex was born July 2, 1923, in Lincoln County, W.Va. He was one of 11 children born to the late Mellie Homer and Effie McClure McCormick. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Rex was a salesman, having worked in the auto industry and real estate. He was general manager of several dealerships, including Gallipolis (Ohio) Motors. He was owner of Rex McCormick Chevrolet in Kenova. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova and the C-K Rotary Club. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two wives, Jeane Eleanor Murray McCormick and Agnes Wanamacher McCormick and one son, Jerry Lee McCormick. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Judith McCormick Burks (Michael) of West Chester, Ohio; one son, John Michael McCormick of Kenova; four step-children; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and a special friend Lois Atkinson. Memorial services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Willis officiating. Internment will follow at 2 p.m. at Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis, Ohio. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc. 2672 Bayshore Parkway, Suite 520 Mountain View, CA. 94043. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

PAULINE CHILDERS BELLOMY, 94, of Lakeland, Fla., passed away on December 9, 2013, at her residence due to natural causes. She was born on August 31, 1919, in Bowen, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years Duard Wallace Bellomy; parents Lucetta Ray Childers Seay and Morris Eugene Childers; brother Vernon Carl Childers and sister Edith Childers Mancour. She is survived by her only child, Susan Bellomy. Her hobbies included golfing and bowling. She retired as a beautician in 1954, to become a housewife. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church since moving to Lakeland in 1965. She is also survived by nieces Bonny (Denny) Lynch, Sandra (Jayme) Roosen, Lucy Dorsey; nephew David (Debbie) Bellomy; great-nephews Philip Lynch, Tom (Debbie) Dorsey, Fred (Kim) Dorsey, Randy Dorsey and Johnny Paul Dorsey; great-nieces Dana (Michael) Allen, Gail (Bill) Banks, Lisa (William) Diamond, Joella (Charles) Hanlon and great-great-nieces Molly and Shelby Allen. A memorial service will be held at Lakeside Baptist Church on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, FL 33823-3229, or to a charity of your choice. Interment will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park in Huntington, W.Va. Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, is assisting the family.

DONALD HARVEY PRESTON, 74, beloved husband of Betty Sperry Preston of Kenova, W.Va., died on December 9, 2013, after a brief illness. He was born on October 22, 1939, in Wayne, W.Va., the son of the late Goodwin Wayne Preston and Nola Staley. Donald is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Susan (Mike) Rampley and two sons, Donnie Preston of North Carolina, and Robbie (Kristi) Preston of Kenova, and one granddaughter and grandson from North Carolina, Shelbi and Brock Preston, and two grandsons from Kenova, Taylor Cassidy and Dylan Preston. Also surviving are two brothers, Bernard Preston of Genoa, W.Va., and Jerry Preston of Kenova. Don retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a rural letter carrier. He was a Christian and member of the Kenova Church of Christ. There will be no services at the request of his family. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is entrusted with his care. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

HARRY W. SMITH JR., was received into his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. He was born July 18, 1942, in Huntington, WV, to the late Harry W. Smith, Sr. and Vera Regenia Wyrick Smith. He was a member of the Lavalette United Methodist Church. Harry graduated from Wayne High School and Marshall University, continuing to faithfully support both schools' athletic programs. He was retired from Southwestern Community Action Council where he served as Executive Director. He was also employed by Newton Manufacturing Company as a sales representative. His brother and best friend Larry Eugene Smith and an infant brother, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Billie Marie Harris Smith, whom he honored with the perfect wedding anniversary gift by commemorating their blessed union with his journey home. He is also survived by four daughters, Missi Blatt (Michael) of Lavalette, W.Va., Michelle Daniels (Travis) of Chesapeake, Ohio, Jessica Hutchinson (David) of Charleston, S.C., and Brooke Hartman (Derek) of Huntington, W.Va. His surviving grandchildren are Lauren Blatt, Ethan Blatt, Ella Daniels, Christian Layne, Savannah Daniels, Ava Daniels and Claire Hartman. Harry is also survived by his sister Patricia Smith Stinnett of Lavalette and many other family members including his mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces and countless lifelong friends. His sweet, shy nature and contagious sense of humor will be greatly missed by many. Family and friends may attend visitation at Morris Funeral Home in Wayne, W.Va., on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013, at the funeral home with Reverend Carol McKay officiating. Burial will follow at Mays Cemetery on Beech Fork Road in Lavalette. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Bir and staff including Harry's "special angel" Rhonda Boggs, Dr. Tackett and Hospice of Huntington. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Huntington or to the Lavalette United Methodist Church in Harry's name.

STEVEN WILSON MATNEY, 50, of Proctorville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born November 11, 1963, in Welch, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his parents Sherman and Phyllis Porter. He is survived by his wife Joyce Matney; three sisters Debbie Meade of Proctorville, Ohio, Sherry Cox of Genoa, W.Va., and Betty Dillon of Crown City, Ohio; one niece Tonya French; four nephews Jamey Heflin, Jimmy Cox, Michael Cox and Chris Dillon; a special dog "Ashley"; and a special young man Kameron Krantz. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2013, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Johnny Harris. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2013, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Unverferth House, 190 King Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

LOIDA LAHOZ CRUM'S earthly journey ended on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, as Spanish Angels escorted her to her Heavenly Home. She was born Loida Victoria Lahoz to Angel Lahoz and Eulalia ("Matita") Diaz on August 10, 1930, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the second of seven children. She became a Christian at age 9 and was a very active Member of the Kermit (W.Va.) United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. She was a dedicated volunteer at Christian HELP in Kermit. She graduated from Ponce High School at the age of 16. She then attended State Teachers College in Farmington, Virginia for two years before transferring to Marshall College where she graduated in 1950 with a degree in Secondary Education. When in her mid-50's, with the assistance of her former students and friend Ann Copley, she returned to Marshall University, to attain her Master's in Education. She returned to her Ponce home where she taught one year, before being transferred for a vacancy for a Spanish Teacher at Crum High School in Wayne County. With the encouragement and support of a new friend she met at Marshall, Dortha Jean Stepp; she attained the position with Wayne County Schools and came to live in Kermit. She taught at Crum High School from 1951-1968. She met Leonard Crum, Jr., a WWII Veteran who resided in Kermit and taught at Crum. They married on December 31st, 1952. Their 39 year marriage produced four sons. Their careers took them to Mingo County Schools, Lenore High from 1968-1982 and then to Kermit High. They ended their careers at Tug Valley High. Loida retired in 1993. After a 16 year hiatus, she was contacted by Mingo County Schools to return to the classroom to teach Spanish. She accepted the offer and taught two more years, retiring a second time at the age of 81. Loida was preceded in death by her father Angel Lahoz; her mother Eulalia ("Matita") Diaz Lahoz; her youngest sister Angeles ("Yelli") Perez (39), all of Ponce, Puerto Rico. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Crum Jr., (64); her oldest son David Leonard Crum (47); and her second son Jimmy Dale Crum (54). She is survived by her oldest brother David Lahoz and her second sister Eunice ("Cuca") Lahoz; both of Ponce, Puerto Rico; her first sister Luz Betzaida ("Betty") Heins, Strongsville, Ohio; her second brother Angel ("Cuti") Lahoz Jr., Southwest Houston, Texas; her third brother Benjamin ("Cuco") Lahoz, Humble, Texas. She is survived by two sons, Mark Timothy Crum and John Michael Crum, both of Kermit, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Candance Thompson Crum, Laurel Creek, W.Va., Chase Thomas-Dale Crum, Kermit, W.Va., Austin David Leonard Crum and his brother Cameron John Lane Crum, both of Marrowbone, W.Va. Loida had six great-grandchildren. Services will be under the direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Ky. Viewing will be at the Warfield Chapel from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2013. The funeral service will be held at the Kermit United Methodist Church on Cabell Street in Kermit at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013. The Reverend Dr. L. Frank Frye and Pastor Brad Davis will be officiating. Special singing will be provided by Sister Therese Carew and the KUMC Choir. Pallbearers will include the grandchildren. Burial will follow at the Warfield Cemetery in Warfield, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in loving memory of Loida to the Kermit United Methodist Church, PO Box 455, Kermit, WV 25674.

My dear husband, JAMES N. CANADA Jr., entered his eternal rest on December 10, 2013 at my side as we both had prayed, when God called him home. ("To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord." 2nd Corinthians 5:8) He was born at home on July 31, 1932 to James N. Canada Sr. and America Lucretia Canada. He was a 1950 graduate of Wayne High School and attended Marshall University. Jim’s first job was teaching grades 1 – 6 in a one room schoolhouse. In younger days, he liked to hunt, plow for neighbors and "tinker" with making things. He really had an engineering ability. He liked boating, building our log home and making many items on his wood lathe. He was well read (especially the Bible) and I considered him my "Renaissance Man". Jim served in the US Air Force for approximately 6 years and was stationed at So Ruislip USAF Base north of London, England. He began his insurance career in 1958 in Biloxi, MS. He became a sales manager in Ashland, KY and trainer. He later was promoted and became a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and District Manager for Metropolitan Life Insurance in Charleston. James retired in 1987, but continued to maintain an insurance license until age 80, the last being with Jackson National. James was a previous member of Bible Center Church and was currently a member of Calvary Baptist Church at Scott Depot. He is survived by his loving wife, Eloise Hanna Meadows Canada; children, Carol Sunderland and her husband, Donnie of Antioch, TN, James N. Canada III and his wife, Josefina of Midlothian, VA, Leslie Smith and her husband, Rodney, of Burlington, NC, and Paul Canada of St. Albans; stepchildren, Michael Meadows and his wife, Kris, of Brentwood, TN and J. Dart Meadows and his wife, Carol of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren and step grandchildren, Jared and Lydia Sunderland, Jennifer Canada, Jacinth, Katie and Gabe Smith, Chelsea, Taylor and Mason Meadows and James, Chase and Spencer Meadows. A celebration of Jim’s life was held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2013, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B Street, St. Albans with Pastor Jeff Hurst presiding. Burial followed at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial Veterans State Cemetery, Institute. There was a gathering of friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Jim’s name to Calvary Baptist Church, 3653 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560; Appalachian Bible College, 161 College Drive, Mt. Hope, WV 25880; or The Mailbox Club @ www.mailboxclub.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.

GARY "BUB" DISHMAN, 58, of Huntington passed away on December 10, 2013. He was born on April 16, 1955, the son of the late Sherman Dishman and Gloria Jean Mays. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher "Spud" Dishman and his brother, Charles "Sparky" Dishman. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM, Monday, December 16, 2013, at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with burial to follow at Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Gary is survived by his daughter Katina (Jason) Haught and Jeromy (Alyssa) Dishman and four grandchildren, Bryson, Olivia, Lilian and MaKenzie. Also surviving are his sisters, Debbie Walls, Teresa Pell and Pamela (Mike) Renne. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is entrusted with his care and assisting the family.

EDITH ENDICOTT, 80, of Wayne, WV, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 1:30 pm Monday, December 16, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Danny Preece. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens in Huntington. She was born April 19, 1933 in Martin County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Lewis and Maudie Short Fields. Edith was a homemaker. Her husband, Sherman Endicott also preceded her in death, along with five sisters, Maggie McClellan, Dixie McCoy, Ruth Bartley, Loma May and Della Kinser; five brothers, Troy, Harold, Luther, Caudle and Glenn Fields. Survivors include three daughters, Brenda Dennis and husband, Steve of Binger, OK, Peggy Akers and husband, Richard of Prichard, WV, Sharon Harless and husband, Charles of Huntington; a son, Randy Evans and wife, Vicky of Mt. Vernon, IN; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; five great-great- grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

LEO V. PARSONS went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Paul Triplett, Brother Ronnie Parsons & Brother Eddie Parsons. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery, Branchland. He was born on February 15, 1934, to the late William & Bertha Davis Parsons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Emma Pack Parsons, two sons Charles Edward and Darrell E. Parsons and 15 siblings. Surviving is two daughters Joyce Merritt of Lavalette, W.Va., Debra (Roy) Napier of Wayne, W.Va., son Gary D. Parsons of Wayne, W.Va., brother Ralph (Lois) Parsons and sister Leah Sanders, 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

EDITH ENDICOTT, 80, of Wayne, widow of Sherman Endicott, died Dec. 12, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel; burial at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

CEBRON BROWNING, 76, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born January 1, 1937 in Dunlow, WV, a son of the late Jennings Browning and Jessie Wallace Napier. He was a retired bus driver for the Wayne Co. Board of Education. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; Jay and Charles Browning, sister; Anita Jarvis and two grandchildren; Isaac and Kaytlyn. Surviving is two sons; Dempsey Browning of Louisa, KY. and Charles Edward Browning of Fort Gay, WV. Brothers; Robert Maynard of Kenova, WV., Elva Maynard of Ceredo, WV., Doug Browning of Columbus, Ohio, Sisters; Terry Thompson of Columbus, Ohio, Barbara Ray of Circleville, Ohio and grandchildren; Amanda and Clayton Browning. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Monday at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial was in the Dan Wallace Cemetery at Dunlow, WV.

NAOMI F. CYFERS, 88, of Wayne, W.Va., formerly of Kiahsville, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 13, 2013. She was born July 16, 1925 in Kiahsville, a daughter of the late Charles and Hannah Fraley. Her husband Dennie Cyfers also preceded her in death, along with five brothers, Glen, Otis, Howard, Garland and Bernard and two infant brothers; two sisters, Joan Hensley and Faye Maynard; and a special aunt Gracie Young. Naomi was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She leaves behind one son, Dennie Allen Cyfers and his wife Janice of Kiahsville; four daughters, Hannah Marcum, also of Kiahsville, Ettie Jaynes of Kingsport, Tenn., Willodeen Mullikin and her husband Phillip of Richmond, Ky., and Shirley Adams of Wayne; nine grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Mary Shy, Carol Nelson, and Avonelle Hitch; two brothers, Willie Fraley and Charles Fraley Jr.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brothers Willie McClellan and Mark Hatfield officiating. Burial followed in the Cyfers Cemetery. Friends called after noon on Monday at the funeral home.

HAROLD CLIFTON NOE, of Wilmington, N.C., and formerly of Ashland, Ky, died Saturday, December 14, 2013, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born October 4, 1934 in Ranger, West Virginia, son of the late Harry Noe and Laura Sias Noe. Mr. Noe retired from Ashland Oil Refinery after thirty-five years of service. Surviving is his wife Patty Noe, daughter Carole Noe Gates and husband George of Wilmington, N.C., son Kip Noe and wife Laurin of Ashland, Ky., grandchildren Andrew Gates and wife Emily and Adam Cole Johnson and his girlfriend Jessica Bethel, Laura Gates Kinkead and husband Kiff, all of Wilmington, N.C., and Annabel Noe of Ashland, Ky. Also surviving is his beloved dog Sassy. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2013, at First Christian Church, Ashland, Ky., with Dr. Ike Nicholson and Dr. George Gates officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Christian Women's Job Corps, 4700 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington, NC 28403. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com. Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel .

BURMAN NELSON, 84, of Huntington, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Cabell Huntington Hospital surrounded by his family. Funeral service were conducted on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. Burman was born January 11, 1929 in Wayne County, WV, to Andrew Nelson and Clarcie (Queen) Nelson and was the last surviving child of this union. Burman retired from Owens Illinois after 41 years of service and was an active coon hunter. He was a member of the Philadelphia United Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his 3 brothers Steve, Richard and Lewis Nelson and 6 sisters: Arvilla Robertson, Dorothy Nelson, Marinda Craigo, Ida Carroll, Cora Walters and Northa Walters all of which he loved dearly. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Mary Pauline (Cosana) Nelson, three children Linda Sue (David)Lemons, Rinda Duncan, Burman Allen (Annie) Nelson. Ten grandchildren: David Nelson(Debbie) Lemons, Ronald Smith, Shane Smith, Leah Lemons, Mary Frances(Eddie) Pratt, Toni Hamilton, Johnny Kearney, Erin Kearney, Shane Kearney, Travis Kearney. 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild and a very special friend of the family Kay Spry as well as a host nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Papaw will be missed by all who knew and loved him and wonderful memories will be cherished forever. Friends called from 6-8 pm Monday, December 16, 2013 at the Reger Funeral Home The family would like to express thanks to the staff at Cabell Huntington Hospital SICU Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com

MARY JANE STACY, 64, of Fort Gay, WV, died Saturday, December 14, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday at Crum Separate Baptist Church by Rev. John Taylor, Rev. Ray Taylor and Norman Bowens. Burial will follow at the Stacy Family Cemetery in Crum, WV. She was born February 4, 1949 in Crum, WV, a daughter of Amanda A. O’Kulich Damron and the late William McKinley Damron. Mary was a homemaker. Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Michelle Gouin; a son, Darrell Anthony Taylor; a sister, Beverly Damron; and two brothers, Ralph and Bobby Damron. Survivors include her husband Acie O’Dell Stacy; four daughters, Macie Marie Stacy of Crum, WV, Tracie Stacy Ramirez and husband, Jose of Puyallap, WA, Jessica Faye Stacy of Fort Gay, WV, Kandi Chapman of Fort Gay, WV; a son, Christpher Lee Taylor and wife, Catherine of Crum, WV; four sisters, Ethel Smith of Crum, WV, Lois Darlene Dorita, Molly Ann Damron, both of California, Geneva Sturm of Crum, WV; two brothers, William McKinley Damron, Jr. of Fort Gay, WV, Johnie Dale Damron of Crum, WV; thirteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of additional family and friends. Friends may call after 6:00 pm Tuesday and all day Wednesday at the Church. A church service will be held Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

JESSICA DAWN HARLESS, 34, of Huntington, W.Va., left this earthly life to go to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Home by Pastor Greg Tomlinson. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery. Jessica was born on December 18, 1978 in Huntington, WV the daughter of Robert and Rose Hall Smith. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother Mabel Smith. She is survived by her two children Angel Rose Harless and Mason Andrew Harless; her maternal grandmother Jean Hall, many special aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was married to the late Warren Dale Harless II. Friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

ROBERT CHARLES MARTIN, 88, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away Sunday December 15, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Lenita Pearl Gothard Martin. Bob was born December 31, 1924, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late James E. Martin Sr., and Thelma Poulton Craig. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, James Jr., Donald Lee and Harry Russell and one sister, Cora Mae Scott. Survivors include his two children, Nancy Sue Samples and Craig Nelson Martin. Bob worked at some good jobs in his time including electric welder in a ship yard in Baltimore, Md., railroad brakeman, policeman on the Huntington Police Department and over 17 years in the oil trade. He was a district supervisor when he had to retire in 1996 because of health reasons. He served five years in the U.S. Marine Corps, was discharged as a Sergeant with the Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal and expert Rifleman Badge. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Bob will be buried beside his wife in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Bob requested that no flowers be sent. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

REBECCA MUNCY HOLLAND, 81, of Ceredo died on December 15, 2013. She was born on November 29, 1932, the daughter of the late Cecil Muncy and Grace Emogene Clay. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Minister David Roach officiating with visitation one hour prior to services; burial to follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband Jack W. Holland; two sisters, Selena Hypes and Deloris Plybon and two brothers, Cecil Muncy Jr. and Earl Muncy. Survivors include her daughters Brenda Kay Delauder and Barbara (Charles) Hatten and her grandchildren Bobby Jack Delauder, Rebecca (Dan) Delauder, Bryan Hatten and Wendy (Mark) Jenkins, and six great-grandchildren, Samantha Caldwell, Casey Williamson, Alexis Williamson, Chandler Williamson, Jack Jenkins and Sara Jenkins. Also surviving are her siblings Rhona (Jim) Greathouse, Maxine Jordan, Edgar (Carol) Muncy and Leon (Barbara) Ramey. The family request contributions made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

CHARLES EVERETT LeMASTER, 92, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away Monday, December 16, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jamie Gump and Chaplain Pablo Gonzales. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Charles was born June 15, 1921, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Deide LeMaster and Ora Coates LeMaster. He was preceded in death by Betty Lou Sexton LeMaster, to whom he was married for 58 years. He had one brother, Irvin J. LeMaster, born February 25, 1923, in Huntington, W.Va., who was killed in Germany in 1945 while serving in the Army in WWII. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Ben Chambers; two granddaughters, Cara (Chuck) Donohoo and Patricia (Larry) Blake; five great-grandchildren, Matt and Candice Ward, Cory and Ginger Donohoo and Kayla Blake; two great- great-grandchildren, Mason Lee Ward and Carrigan Lee Ward and his dear friend Jean Littlejohn. Charles graduated from Vinson High School, where he was the football captain. He had a 34-year career in life insurance management and he was a member of the Madison Avenue Christian Church, where he served as an elder. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during WWII. He served with the 1636 Construction Engineers Battalion in Central Europe. The 1636th crossed the Rhine River on a pontoon bridge and was in the middle of Germany when the war ended on May 5, 1945. Among the various medals he received were the Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, European-African-Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal with Bronze Star and a certificate in appreciation for liberating France. After WWII he served as Sergeant 1st Class with the C Battery of the 468th Field Artillery Army National Guard of WV. He was a life member of both VFW Post 1064 of Huntington and the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova. He was a Master Mason with Crescent Lodge #32 AF&AM of Ceredo for over 61 years. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of Huntington. Charles was a Kentucky Colonel and an Admiral in the Cherry River Navy. He was a volunteer at the Huntington VAMC, where he was known as "the iceman" and volunteered more than 7,000 hours. He was the "Volunteer of the Year" in 2009. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Voluntary Services at the Huntington VAMC, 1540 Spring Valley Dr, Huntington, WV 25704. Friends may call from noon until service time on Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. The American Legion Post 93 of Kenova will conduct military graveside rites and Crescent Lodge #32 AF&AM of Ceredo will conduct Masonic graveside rites. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

WILLIS NAPIER, 81, of Fort Gay, WV went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 21, 2013 at the Three Rivers Medical Center. Willis was born October 5, 1932 at Haney, WV the son of the late Elzie and Ella Napier. He retired from Inco Alloy maintainence department, member of the Oak Grove Church, and served in the United State Army during the Korean War. Survivors include his loving wife Wanda O’Brian Napier, a daughter Tina Perdue, five sons Willis Ray (Miranda) Napier, Rick (Charlotte) Napier, Doyle (Michelle) Napier, Carl Douglas (Darla) Napier, and David (Amy) Napier; a brother Wilkie Napier, four sisters Effie Steele, Janice Branham, Anna Jean O’Brian, and Joyce Wellman, nine grandchildren Cassie Scaldaferri, Jeremy Napier, Carla Maynard, Jayson Napier, Mason Napier, Shaylan Napier, Shylah Napier, Bobbi Renae Napier, and Jaylan Perdue; seven great grandchildren Cecily Napier, Sophia Napier, Chase Napier, Adrian Scaldaferri, Breeligh Napier, Aubrey Shea Napier, and Alexander Scaldaferri. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday Dec. 23rd at 2:00 pm at the Oak Grove Church with Rev. Mack Cyrus, Rev. Tom Kitts, and Rev. Luther Dingess officiating. Burial will follow in the O’Brian Cemetery at Fort Gay, WV. Friends may call after 6:00 pm Sunday at the church. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home

JOSHUA A. THOMPSON, 33 of Woodbridge, Va., formerly of Huntington, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at his home. There will a celebration of his life on Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Camp Creek Freewill Baptist Church in Lavalette, W.Va., from 4 to 6 p.m. Joshua loved music and his family. He served in the United States Navy as a young adult. Joshua was preceded in death by his cousin Doug Nicholas. He is survived by his fiancee Andrea Augustoski, his daughter Madison Paige, his parents Jim and Lucy Thompson of Lavalette, W.Va., his cousin Paul Thompson, and his extended family Rick Sr., Peggy, Rickey of Woodbridge, Va., and Gaileen, Jose, nieces and nephew Martha, Paulina, Junior and Isabel of Kennewick, Wash., along with many aunts, uncles and cousins and friends who he thought of as his family.