DOROTHY H. NAPIER, 84, of Fort Mill, S.C., formerly of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Friday, May 1, 2015, in the Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, S.C. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at the First Baptist Church of Kenova of which she was a member with Pastor Steve Willis officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova. Dorothy was born May 22, 1930, in Lawrence County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Clifford and Maida Sammons Hammond. She was a bridal consultant with Anderson-Newcomb and a member of the Saints Alive Choir. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles E. Napier; her eldest son Charles "Chuck" E. Napier Jr.; two brothers and four sisters. Survivors include her daughter with whom she made her home, Sheila Napier Lester of Fort Mill, S.C.; a son James R. Napier of Houston, Texas; daughter-in-law Beth Graves of Charlotte, N.C.; and four grandchildren, Jonathan D. Lester, Amanda L. Mader, Nicholas Napier and Charles Lee Napier. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at the First Baptist Church of Kenova. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

COLLIS EMMETT TOOLEY, of West Hamlin, W.Va., born June 3, 1944, passed away May 4, 2015, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of seventy years, eleven months and one day. He was the son of the late Charles Edgar and Ina Adkins Tooley and was also preceded in death by one daughter, Teresa Tooley McCoy; one granddaughter, Nikki McCoy Adkins; four brothers, James Parsons, Blaine Tooley, Bryce Tooley, Clyde Tooley; and one sister, Vonnee Bernard. He was a member of the Silver Haired Legislature. He is survived by his wife Janet (Adkins) Tooley of West Hamlin; one daughter, Jeanetta (Anthony) Vance of West Hamlin; two sisters, Erma Lee (Curtis) Adkins of Huntington and Betty (Gary) Cooper of Brook Park, Ohio; son-in-law Nick McCoy of West Hamlin; sister-in-law Violet Tooley of Wayne; brothers-in-law David Adkins of Hamlin and Gary Adkins of Cleveland, Ohio; four grandchildren, Emily McCoy, Abigail Vance, Colton Emmett Vance and Kaitlyn Eplin; one great-grandchild, Brooklynn McCoy; best friend Dexter Childers and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va., with Elder Jonah Adkins officiating. Interment will follow at Miller Cemetery, Sweetland, W.Va. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va.

MARTHA BLOCK, 90, of Louisa, Ky., went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2015. She was born February 9, 1926 in Mingo County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Lafe and Elizabeth Block. Her husband Clifford Block also preceded her in death along with five brothers, Mosie, Charlie, George, Gideon, and John, and three sisters, Handy, Loutisha, and Liz. Martha was a member of the Church of God at Sarah Ann. She leaves behind two daughters, Cathy Sizemore and her husband Jim of Louisa, and Joann Belt and her husband Johnny of Calhoun County, W.Va.; seven grandchildren, Buddy, Kenneth, Donnie, Timothy, Anthony, Kristina, and James Jr.; and three great grandchildren, Lacy, Hunter, and Carter. Also surviving is one sister, Jessie Finley and her husband George of Branchland, W.Va.; three brothers, Jack Block of Crum, W.Va., Lafe Block, and Robert Block, both of Branchland; and a host of family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Old Yellow Church at Jennie’s Creek. Burial will follow in the Block Family Cemetery. Friends called after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Block family.

CRETA ILENE RIDDLE, 83, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2015. She was born April 18, 1932 in Huntington, a daughter of the late Henry and Louraina "Lou" Fortner. Also preceding her in death were four sisters, Ethel, Jeannie, Opal, and Juanita; and her husband Claude Earl Riddle. Ilene was retired from the Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis, Indiana. She leaves behind one brother, Harold Fortner and his wife Debra; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Chandler officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatten Newman Cemetery near Prichard. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

LOU VERNA PERRY, 79, of Dunlow, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Brother Jess Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Lou Verna was born on September 14, 1935, in Dunlow to the late Mart Mills and Lona Wallace Mills. She was a homemaker and a member of Fairmount United Baptist Church. Surviving is her loving husband Wetzel Perry; one son, Wetzel P. Perry and wife Rhonda of Huntington, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Nichole Sanders and husband Tai, Ashlea Meadows and husband Wayne, Jordan Perry and Conner Perry and wife Victoria. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, Olivia and Grant Sanders, Rylee, Chance, Shayne and Hunter Meadows and Aurora and Sophia Perry. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

DEANNA ROBERTSON, age 73, passed Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at her home in Fort Gay West Virginia surrounded by her husband and kids. Mrs. Robertson was born September 7, 1941 in Louisa, KY, the daughter of the late Oliver "Coon" and the late Effie (Crabtree) Mounts. She was a Homemaker, Cosmetologist and had a passion for making quilts. She is survived by her Loving husband Delbert Robertson whom she married on January 17, 1959. Also five daughters: Lisa (Jesse) Young of Strawberry Plains, TN, Susie (Greg) Damron of Fort Gay, Pam Ferguson of Louisa, Debbie (Garry) Tackett of Paintsville and Brenda Campbell and Husband Chuck of Catlettsburg Ky. Also surviving are two sons: Danny Robertson and wife Tina of Catlettsburg and Delbert Jr Robertson and wife Nellie of Louisa,Ky. Mrs. Robertson also leaves behind 16 Grandchildren and 14 Great- Grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son, Tommy Robertson. Funeral Services were conducted 11:00 am on Saturday May 9, 2015 at the Wilson Funeral Home Louisa Ky. Burial followed in the Robertson Cemetery in Fort Gay, West Virginia. Rev. Tom Kitts officiated. Friends called Friday May 8th 2015 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Wilson Funeral Home. All arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

PHYLLIS ANN QUEEN, 75, of Wayne, W.Va., peacefully joined her Lord and Savior at her home on Friday, May 8, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2015, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. She was born March 24, 1940, in East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jennings Crockett and Esther Adkins Mann. Phyllis was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother. Her unselfish way of life allowed many to benefit from her kindness and compassion. She was a true matriarch of unconditional love. Her husband Philip Queen also preceded her in death, along with a son Jeffrey Alan Queen; a grandson Corey Alan Queen ; and a sister Marlene Dean. Survivors include three sons, Danny Queen and wife Angie, Michael Scott Queen, Steve Queen and wife Jodie, all of Wayne, W.Va.; a daughter-in-law Tina Queen of Wayne, W.Va.; a sister Patty Gilliam and husband Ronald of Wayne, W.Va.; a brother Kenny Legnasky of Mannington, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Ashley Blankenship, Kelsey Queen, Keith Queen, Dakota Queen, Brailey Queen; two great-grandsons, Coltyn Davis and Brayden Blankenship, two very special children in her life, "Hudson" and "Charlie Bell," a special caregiver, "Mamaw Barb," and a life-long sister Betty Queen. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

OWEN HANEY, Jr., 81, of Dunlow, WV, went to meet Jesus on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV surrounded by his family and loving wife of 51 years, Loretta Faye Prince Haney. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2014 at the Fairmount United Baptist Church at Dunlow, WV. Burial will follow at the Haney Hill Cemetery at Dunlow. He was born October 7, 1933 at Breaholm, WV, a son of the late Owen and Minerva Perry Haney. Owen was a retired teacher for Wayne County Schools, having taught at both Crum and Tolsia High Schools. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Lilemon Ferguson, brothers Allen, Gid, Bill, Arland, Sampson and Hobert and sisters Amanda and Shirley. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Fay Prince Haney; daughters Debbie Haney Evans (Bill), Roase Mary Ferguson; sons Owen Jay Haney (April), Earl Michael Haney (Crystal), and his children from a previous marriage Rhonda Barker Haney and Leonard Francis Haney, grandchildren Eric Shawn Hundley (Kelly), Deborah Hundley Ferguson, Christina Faye Shannon (Christopher), Gregory William Haney (Chrissy), Bill Evans, Jr. (Kayla), Loni Jae Moore (Jonathan), and Crystalyn Canterbury (Lloyd); and great-grandchildren, Whitney, Eric Jr., Racheal, Bella, Kashlor, Hudson, and Jaedelyn. Owen Haney, Jr. was a kind, loving man whose hearts desire was that everyone knew that he loved them. He spent his entire life working to provide for his family. He truly loved the title of papaw and all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Owen gave his life to the Lord on December 21, 2014, and lived the remainder of his life serving him with a big smile on his face. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and family who love him so much. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, and after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Fairmount United Baptist Church.

RONALD "RONNIE" BALL, 56, of Rittman, OH passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 10, 2015 at his home following a sudden illness. Ronnie was born October 2, 1958 in Wadsworth, OH to the late Howard and Gladys (Robertson) Ball. He married Belinda Marcum on June 22, 2002 and she survives. He had worked at D & R Industries in Wadsworth and Sandridge food Corp. in Medina and had made his home in Rittman for the 15 years, previously residing in Prichard W.Va. He had enjoyed playing music, especially Country and Bluegrass and had played with several bands and with friends. He enjoyed putting model cars together. He is survived by his wife Belinda; brothers, Marvin (Judy) Ball of Barberton, OH William (Jean) Hale of Wayne W.V. Ernie (Phyllis) Ball and Randall (Delana) Ball both of Kenova W.Va.; sister-in law, Zella Ball of rittman, OH and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Lowell and Wallace Ball and sisters, Joyce and Carol Ball. Funeral Services will be Thursday at 12:00 Noon at Murray Funeral Home in Creston, OH with the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial will be at Rittman Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

BLANCHE DAMRON, 94, of Kenova, W.Va., loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Elders Don Napier, Kiah Williamson and Ray Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Her grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Blanche was a long-time faithful member of the Philadelphia United Baptist Church. She was born October 28, 1920, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Ell and Nora Finley. She was a devoted and loving wife for 69 and a half years to the late Cullie Damron. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Janie Mathis and Myrtle Jenkins, and three brothers, Erastus, Edgar and Brady Finley. Survivors include two sons, Larry (Sue) Damron, and Lowell (Carol) Damron, all of Chesapeake, Ohio; two daughters, Barbara (Lindsey) Queen of Kenova, W.Va., and Patricia (Darrell) Williams of Lavalette, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Debbie Bailey, Gina Queen, Eric Damron, Tammy Morris, Melissa Morrison, Jennifer Dean Rachel Mitchell and Joe Williams; 15 great-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, as well as several beloved step-grandchildren. Mother was a friend and inspiration to everyone who knew her. She will be missed by all. She will now find peace and rest when she joins our Dad in heaven. The family would like to express thanks to the Neuro-ICU 4th Floor Staff and 6th Floor at St. Mary's Medical Center for their kindness and care. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.

NANCY ELIZABETH FRALEY, 81, of Wayne, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, KY. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Pastor Danny Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow in the Finley Cemetery, East Lynn, WV. She was born on March 21, 1934, in Wayne, WV, to the late Everette Watts and Spicey Dingess Watts. Nancy was a Baptist by faith and was a caretaker at Fair Haven Rest Home in Huntington, WV. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Jake Fraley, brother Ira Watts and two sisters Martha Simms and Sarah Copley. Surviving is her daughter Sandra Hitchcock and husband Ricky of Ceredo, WV, two sons Phillip Michael Lovins and wife Teresa of Kenova, WV, and Gary Henderson Lovins, sister Anise Bates and husband Teddy of Wayne, WV, numerous grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

RICHARD LANE ATKINS, 64, of Genoa, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 11, 2015 at his home with his wife and daughter by his side. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Minister Jeff Ross officiating. Burial will follow at the Atkins Family Cemetery at Genoa. He was born August 2, 1950 in Huntington, WV to the late Raymond Atkins and Joan Preston Atkins. Richard worked for the WV Department of Highways for 20 years until retirement. He belonged to the Radnor Church of Christ for 45 years. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his infant son, Richard Lane Atkins, Jr., grandparents Millard and Ersie Preston, Raymond and Lonie Atkins, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Oscar and Nancy Robinson, brother-in –law, Elmer Dee Robinson. Surviving is his loving wife of 46 years, Amy Atkins, and daughter Jennifer Atkins of Genoa; brothers Ronald Atkins of Wayne, Donald Atkins (Kitty) of Huntington, WV, Stevie Atkins (Okle) of Radnor, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Katherine Adams (Orville) of Portsmouth, OH, Delmer Robinson of Genoa, Annalou Ferguson (Emanuel) of Huntington, Denver Robinson (Donna) of Genoa, Judy Osborne (Bill) of Genoa, Shirlene Morgan (Ernie) of Wilsondale, WV, Zyndale Robinson (Bonnie) of Radnor, Anita Salmons of Dunlow, Jimmy Robinson (Pauletta) of Dunlow, Alene Robinson of Genoa. The family extends special thanks to his niece, Amanda Salmons, and his nephew, Mark Salmons and wife Ashley of Dunlow for their loving care. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.

DALLAS ROBINSON, 72, of Fort Gay, WV, husband of Irene Parsley Robinson passed away May 11, 2015 at Kings Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Ky. He was born in Fort Gay, WV on August 5, 1942 a son of the late Edgar and Mona Thompson Robertson. He was preceded in death by one sister, Judy Adkins, 6 brothers, Harold Ray, Jackie, Lanny Dale, Teddy Lee, and Paul Robertson, all of Fort Gay, WV and Edgar Robertson Jr. of Mansville, Ohio. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Irene Parsley Robinson; one sister, Darlene Sluss of Prichard, WV; several special nieces and nephews and several special friends. Before he became disabled, he loved hunting, fishing, gardening, sports, and especially the Tolsia Rebels. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church, and a member of the Vinson Masonic Lodge #66 AM&FM both of Fort Gay, WV.. Dallas retired from the Wayne County Board of Education where he worked for the maintenance department. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Young Funeral Home Chapel, in Louisa, Ky. Burial services will be at Christian Cemetery, left fork of Big Hurricane Creek Rd. Fort Gay, WV. Officiating will Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus and Dr. Mark Workman. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Oak Grove Church or the church of choice. Visitation will be 4:00 til 9:00 pm Wednesday at Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa.

WALTER RAY SMITH, 51, of Prichard, WV passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born July 30, 1963 in Louisa, Ky. a son of Bonnie Bellomy Smith and the late Samuel R. Smith. He was owner operator of Tug River Lumber Co.. Wally was a member and pastored for nearly 30 years at Community Chapel Church, he was a member of Bass and Buddies fishing Club. Wally leaves behind his loving wife of 33 years, Carol Hall Smith of Prichard, WV.; his mother, Bonnie Smith of Fort Gay, WV.; son, Sam Smith of Berkley Springs, WV.; daughter, Crystal (Jay) Sullivan of Prichard, WV.; brothers, Jimmy Smith and Robbie Smith both of Fort Gay, WV.; Wally was a very special Pap to three grandchildren, Mikaila, Jonah, and Peyton. Funeral services were conducted 11:00 am Friday at Young funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Noah Robertson officiating. Burial followed at the Community Chapel Cemetery, Prichard, WV. Visitation was 6:00 til 9:00 pm Thursday at Young Fueral Home Chapel.

ROLAND WILLIS ADKINS, 78, of Ranger, W.Va., husband of Betty Ann Adkins, died May 19, 2015, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Sunday, East Fork Freewill Baptist Church, Ranger; burial in Smith Cemetery, Ranger. Visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville, W.Va.

SARAH DeBOARD, 75, of Louisa, KY went to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 19, 2015 her home following a brief illness. Sarah was born Feb. 16, 1940 in Wayne, WV the daughter of the late Golden and Gertrude Staley Smith. She was homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her loving husband Ed DeBoard; three daughters Ruth (Mike) Meredith and Lisa DeBoard of Columbus, Ohio, Goldie (Randy) Swinning of Plain City, Ohio; two sons John (Lisa) DeBoard of Louisa, KY and Jason (Michelle) DeBoard of London, Ohio; a brother Bascom Smith of Lavalette, WV; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday May 21 at 11:00 am at the Wilson funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Ratliff and Rev. Greg Caudill officiating. Burial will follow in the Myrtle Chapel Cemetery. Friends may visit on Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home.

GARLAND EDWARD "JO" MILLS, 64, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at his home. He was born June 16, 1950, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Garland Thomas and Eleanor Jean Waugh Mills. Jo had been a hairdresser for many years and last worked at Fiesta Hair Salon in the Ceredo Plaza. He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Charles Thomas "Dusty" Mills and his wife Debbie Mills of Kenova. Other survivors include several cousins, Sharon Mills, Sheila Mills, Raymond Mills, Norman Mills, Patty Stephens Bevins, John Stephens and Herb Stephens and a special friend Terry Steinert. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will immediately follow the visitation at 1 p.m. with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park in Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

BILLIE GENE SETLIFF, 76, of Wayne, widower of Ima Hughes Setliff, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born on March 2, 1939, in Hurricane, W.Va., a son of the late Amber and Juda Carpenter Setliff. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by a son Terry Lee Setliff, and his brothers Clarence, Ernest, Alfred Jr. and Amos Setliff. He is survived by his daughter Cindy (Gregory) Hatten; daughter-in-law Cynthia Setliff; grandchildren Justin Setliff and his fiancée Marianne Conrad, Zachary (Amy) Setliff, Courtney (Brady) Wellman, Eric Hatten and his girlfriend Kaitlin Christian; and special friend Judy Hagar. Mr. Setliff was a retired accountant from Sunoco Chemical Company (currently Braskem America) and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Lavalette. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton, with Pastor Ray Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.heckfuneralhome.com.

THOMAS "TOMMY" GLEN PLYMALE, 60, of Huntington, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jeff Lycans. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. He was born November 19, 1954, in Huntington, a son of the late Melvin and Lois Bussey Plymale. Tommy was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132 from 1978-2015; International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132 Business Manager 2010-2015; WV Waste Water Development Board; Vice President of WV AFL-CIO; WV State Building Trades Executive Board; International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132 Health & Welfare, Pension and Apprenticeship funds Trustee; WV Heavy Highway Association Trustee and the Southwestern District Labor Council Hall of Fame Inductee. He was also a member of Elks Lodge 313, Huntington Lodge #53 AF&AM, Beni Kedem Shrine, Huntington Scottish Rites, Huntington Moose Lodge 2586, VFW Post 9738 and Sons of the American Legion Post 16 of Huntington. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Amanda and Garrett Cunningham of Huntington; two brothers and sisters-in-law Mickey and Kathy Plymale of Huntington and David E. and Gina Plymale of Kenova, W.Va.; sister and brother-in-law Barbara "Sis" and Carl Wilhelm of Charlotte, N.C.; several nieces and nephews and a host of very dedicated close friends. Pallbearers for Tommy will include David "Bones" McComas, Matthew McComas, David E. Plymale, Bennie S. Sparks, "John Boy" Wilson and Jim Terry. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV, 25709. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

NORMA LEE HARRISON, 84, of Huntington, widow of William Robert Harrison, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015, at Oakmont Manor, Flatwoods, Ky. A celebration of life will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Westmoreland United Methodist Church by Rev. Tom Nolan. She was born October 8, 1930, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late James and Doa Hazlett Tooley. She was a former secretary with the American Cancer Society as well as a member of the Westmoreland United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband and parents she was also preceded in death by four children, baby Mark, baby Vickie, baby William James and baby Timothy Lee; five brothers and seven sisters. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law Robert Scott and Caren Harrison of Russell, Ky.; three grandchildren. four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including niece Brenda Hall of Parkersburg, W.Va., and great-niece Kelsey and Jim Keeling of Parkersburg, W.Va. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until service time on Sunday at the church. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

JOSEPH ALBIN COOKE, 69, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastor Paris Workman officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. He was born July 16, 1945, at Charleston, W.Va., a son of the late Joseph Malcolm and Augusta Axelina Mahoney Cooke. Bo was a retired millwright for Steel of West Virginia and a member of American Legion Post 177 of Barboursville, W.Va. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jeannette Sue Porter Cooke; a son Joseph John Cooke (Jacqueline) of Lavalette, W.Va.; a sister Hilma Tomblin (Bill) of Lavalette, W.Va.; a brother John F. Cooke of Huntington, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Austin and Brendan Cooke; a sister-in-law Wanda Boyd of Huntington, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews and special friends Harry and Linda Wallace. His family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.

PATRICIA GAIL TALBERT, 62, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Private graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Hodges Family Cemetery at Poplar Fork, W.Va., with Pastor Randall Robertson officiating. She was born February 13, 1953 in Huntington, W.Va. Her father Albert Lee Hodges and her sister Vickie Lynn Hodges-Ramey, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Terry Lee Talbert and the love of her life, Layla. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

LOIS VIVIAN BELCHER, 67, of Prichard, WV, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Pastor Kenneth Klaiber officiating. Burial will follow at the Christian Cemetery on Big Hurricane. She was born December 15, 1947 at Kenova, WV, a daughter of the late Cyrus and Rebecca Lou Thompson Alley. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, brothers Kenneth and James Alley also preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Gary Belcher; a daughter, Marlisa Smith and husband, Alfred of Prichard, WV; and a son, James Belcher, also of Prichard. Friends may call one hour prior to services Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.

As ADA WOOD, 87, of Huntington, stepped over into Heaven on Monday, May 25, 2015, the Lord put his arms around her and said welcome home my good and faithful servant. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Ronnie Adams. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne County, W.Va. She was born January 21, 1928 in Wayne County, W.Va. A daughter of the late Fred and Laura Pack Robinson. She was a former employee of the Huntington Store and Heck's Department Store. She was a member of the Central Church of the Nazarene for over 50 years, where she taught Sunday school class, where she had a great love for the children, sang in the choir and performed other functions of the church for a number of years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Alvie Robinson; four sisters, Oakie Belle Stephenson, Romaine Stephenson, Virgie Watkins and Lillian Enix. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, James M. Wood; a sister Anna Lee Booth of Huntington and a special niece who she helped raise Debra Stanley of Huntington. Friends may call from noon till service time Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

BETTY D. BURKS MANIS, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., completed her life long journey to heaven on Monday, May 25, 2015, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2015, at Kellogg Independent Holiness Church of God, Huntington, W.Va., by Pastor Roger L. Mooney. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, W.Va. She was born April 21, 1929, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Frank Fuller Burks and Julia Hancock Burks. Also preceding her in death was her husband Arthur Sherman Manis; four sisters, Nannie Napier, Genevieve Booth, Kathleen Tiller and Violet Holly; three brothers, Eddie Franklin Burks, Charles Burks and Howard Burks; two daughters-in-law, Rhodana Manis and Barbara Manis; a son-in-law George S. Barr Jr.; and a grandson Joshua Jacob Manis. Betty was a homemaker and member of the Jackson Avenue Church of God Holiness where she taught Sunday School for many years. She also attended the Kellogg Independent Church of God Holiness. She loved to crochet, quilt and work puzzles, but her passion was serving Christ and singing religious hymns. Survivors include three daughters, Julia R. Barr, Linda K. Daniels and Alice J. Mooney and husband Roger, all of Huntington, W.Va.; three sons, Jim Manis of Huntington, W.Va., Sherman Ray Manis and wife Mila of Parkersburg, W.Va., and Arthur F. Manis and wife Debbie of Kenova, W.Va.; a sister Helen Smith of Barboursville, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and six great- great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services on Friday at Kellogg Independent Holiness Church of God, 4430 Piedmont Road, Huntington, WV 25704. Assisting the family is Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

JACKIE DAWN CURNUTTE, 49 years old, completed her journey home on Tuesday May 26, 2015. She passed with her husband Timothy, daughter Jessie, and son Jacob by her side. Jackie was born June 7, 1965, to Mary and Winfred "Bud" Lucas in Norfolk, Virginia. Jackie graduated from Barboursville High School in 1983. She went on to work at the VA Medical Center for 24 years where she was an advocate for veterans in regards to finance. Her compassion and heart earned her the honor of being nominated a "Kentucky Colonel." Jackie was a faithful member of the Kenova Church of Christ where her love for children shone through as she taught school age Sunday school for many years. In addition to her immediate family, Jackie is survived by daughter-in-law Tiffany; granddaughter Ava Kate; son-in-law to be Austin Mills; mother-in-law Phyllis Curnutte; brother and sister-in-law Ray and Renita Lucas; niece Shelby Lucas and a host of loving extended family. Friends and family are asked to visit from 6 to 9 p.m. at Reger Funeral Home in Huntington, W.Va., on Thursday, May 28. A private burial ceremony will take place at the Curnutte Family Cemetery on Friday May 29. The family would like to extend special thanks to caregivers Michelle Maynard, Lou Snider, Anita Mills and Kathy Howerton. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Gray Matters Brain Cancer Foundation, 48 Weathervane Circle, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

LOUIS SHARP, 78, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Mildred Moulton Sharp and his twin brother Larry. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Emily Dempsey Sharp and his daughter Cindy Sharp. He is also survived by his sister Linda Elkins and brother Don Sharp as well as a host of nieces and nephews to whom he has been like a father. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Bishop Jamie Wolfe. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Friends may call from noon until service time on Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

KENNETH WAYNE SANDERS, 60, of St. Albans, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. He was born May 7, 1955 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Kenneth and Lois Vivian Pennington Sanders. He loved fishing and his dogs. A son, Christopher Brian Sanders and a brother Jimmy Dale Sanders, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Lynn Jackson Sanders; a daughter, Kimberly Davis (Jerry) of Proctorville, OH; two grandchildren, D. Davis and Megan Davis; two sisters, Sharon Harless (Larry) of Salt Rock, WV and Devona Adkins (Daniel) of North Carolina; three brothers, Jeff Sanders (Judy) of Ocala, FL, Kevin Sanders (Darla) of Finley, OH, and Clifford Sanders (Tammy) of North Carolina; a special sister-in-law, Deborah Barner, who helped with his care and several nieces, nephews and friends. The family extends a special "Thank You" to Kanawha County Ambulance Service for their kindness. Visitation will be noon until service time Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.

PEGGY JOE CHAFIN, 82, of Huntington, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015, at the Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Roger Mooney. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. She was born September 30, 1932, in Kerrs Creek, Virginia a daughter of the late Hubert Earl and Lena Martin Wash. She was a former employee of Adell Fastener. She attended Kellogg Independent Holiness Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Homer Chafin and two sisters, Nancy Wash Alford and Betsy Wash. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law. Jimmy and Sandra Chafin of Athens, Alabama and Paul William and Mary Chafin of Ceredo, W.Va.; a daughter and son-in-law Peggy Ann and Scott Wise of Huntington; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law Hubert "Pete" and Priscilla Wash of Chesapeake, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1601 2nd Avenue, Charleston, W.Va. 25387. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com

JEWEL ANN MERRITT, 72, of Fort Gay, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2015. She was born September 21, 1942, a daughter of the late Jennings and Mary Noble. Also preceding her in death are three brothers, Edward Noble, Labon Noble and Jennings Noble Jr.; three sisters, Ellen Sheppard, Mandy "Frankie" Thompson, and Nora Mae Hoyt; and daughter-in-law, Brenda Merritt. Jewel attended the Fort Gay Church of God. She is survived by one sister, "Dockie" Stewart and her husband Gene of Galion, Oh.; one daughter, Joyce Adams of Dawsonville, Ga.; four sons, James Merritt of West Blocton, Ala., Ronald (Diane "Dee") Merritt of Fort Gay, W.Va., Randall Merritt of Dawsonville, Ga., and Russell (Jan) Merritt of Prichard, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren, Richard, Misty, James Jr., Brandon, Ronald Jr. (Samantha), Sherry, Jill, Catie, Taylor, Clyde Jr. (Brooke), Jeffrey (Joy), Brittany.; 13 great grandchildren; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Prichard-Dial Cemetery. Friends may call after 6:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

REV. JAMES CALVIN DEMPSEY, 81, of Lavalette, W.Va., widower of Peggy Ann Dempsey, passed away Thursday May 28, 2015 at the Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 22, 1934 in Lavalette, W.Va., and was raised by the late Anna and John Wick. Others preceding him in death were his four brothers, George, Donald, Clifton and Claude Dempsey; and his special cousin Pauline Wick. James was a US Army Veteran, and acquired a Masters in Divinity. He was a retired Methodist Minister having served many counties in W.Va., and in Lawrence County, Ohio. He also had worked for the Corp of Engineers and Armco Steel. He was a member of the W.Va. Methodist Conference, and the Lavalette United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Church of Caldwell, Ohio; a son, John Dempsey of Lavalette; granddaughter, Jo Ann Shaffer and husband, Jared, of Dayton, Pa.; and two great grandchildren, Faith Ann Church of Caldwell, Ohio, and Weylin Shaffer of Dayton, Pa. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m., Monday June 1, 2015 at the White Chapel Mausoleum with Carol K. McKay officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Friends may visit after 10:30 a.m., Monday at the cemetery and send condolences to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

LUTHER NAPIER, 82, of Kiahsville, W.Va. passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church, Kiahsville, WV, of which he was a member, with Rev. Earl Burgess and Rev. Mark Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow at the Ross Cemetery at Kiahsville. He was born February 10, 1933 at Kiahsville, a son of the late Pearl Napier and Sarah Morgan. Luther was a retired punch press operator for Verding Lighting Company and was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Susie Napier, a daughter, Dora Marie Robertson, a sister, Florida Maynard, a brother, Jerry Napier, a grandson, Kenneth Ray Napier, and a great-granddaughter, Summer L. Caldwell. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Martha Jane Dalton Napier; four daughters, Sharon Caldwell, Diana Gadley (David), Patricia Napier and Jessie Chafin (Richard); three sons, Roger Lee Napier (LaVonna), Perley Allen Napier, and Luther Junior Napier; two sisters, Effie Fraley (Bobby Gene) and Tinafaye Hartman; a brother, Lendisy Napier (Jacqueline); 23 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be after 6:00 p.m. Monday at the church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RAMONA JEAN GIBSON, 83, of Wayne, W.Va., woke up in the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 29, 2015. She was born January 1, 1932 in Cabell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Arthur and Jewell Hensley Wheeler. She was retired from Coyne Textile and Corbin LTD. She was a member of Bowen Ridge Church. She was preceded in death by one son, Donald Wayne Gibson, one grandson, Michael Ray Bartram, one sister, Phyllis Loraine Wheeler, and two brothers, Kenneth Wheeler and Lance Krehe Wheeler. She is survived by her husband of sixty-seven years, Donald Gibson; one daughter and son-in-law, Catherine Kay and Charles David Dick of Wayne, W.Va.; one son, Steven Eric Gibson of Huntington; three sisters, Carolyn Jones of Athalia, Ohio, Marian Broughton of Kettering, Ohio, and Patricia Eubank of Huntington; three brothers, Raymond Wheeler of Gallipolis, Ohio, David Lee Wheeler of Lexington, Ky and Mitchell Wheeler of Huntington; six grandchildren, Sheila Bartram, Shawn Jeffrey, Seth Jeffrey, Melissa Dick, David Dick and Billy Dick; ten great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Monday June 1, 2015 at the White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Pastor Jesse Lacy officiating. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, in charge of arrangements. "For I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." II Timothy 4: 6-8.

VIRGINIA LEE "GINGER" NEAL, 80, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 30, 2015, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Willie May and Dr. C.J. Adkins. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Ginger was born May 25, 1935, in Williamson, W.Va., a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Bucholtz Venturino. She was also preceded in death by her husband Earl Landis Neal and one sister, Rose Marie Rowsey. Ginger was a member of the Westmoreland Baptist Church and held various offices in the Westmoreland Women's Club. Those that survive her include two daughters and one son-in-law, Julie (Tim) Wise and Kathy Neal-Henry, one granddaughter and spouse, Mindy (Zack) Christian, all of Huntington. In addition, she is survived by one brother-in-law, Roger Rowsey of Florida and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be from 5:30 until 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Ginger will be greatly missed not only by her own family, children and grandchild but by all the community kids that she welcomed into her home throughout the years. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

AVONELLE HALE, 80, of Foley, Alabama, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015, in Foley, Alabama. She was born June 20, 1934, in Fort Gay, W.Va., a daughter of the late Richard Henry and Sophia Bertha Thompson Crawford. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles B. Hale; sisters Opal Valsia Dimes and Faye Skendrovich. Survivors include one son, Edward A. Hale of Foley, Ala.; three brothers, Arley Crawford of Gallion, Ohio, Charles "Chuck" Crawford of Mansfield, Ohio and Joe Crawford of Fort Gay; sister Virginia Lamb of Crestline, Ohio; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va., with Brother David Roach officiating. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Potters Children’s Home, 2350 Nashville Rd. Bowling Green, KY 42101. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.