WAYNE COUNTY
OBITUARIES
September, 2003
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These obituaries for the month of
SEPTEMBER were typed by Stephanie
Adkins.
DIED - SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 ** HATTIE McCLELLAN, 79, of
Pataskala, Ohio, formerly of Wayne County. She is survived by one sister, Edna Cyfers of
Ranger. Burial September 5, 2003, Mountain Home Cemetery in Harts, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 ** ANDY JUDE JR., 74, of Louisa, KY,
widower of Ruby Jude. Burial September 3, 2003, Davis Cemetery, Naugatuck, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 ** WALLACE OLIVER DILLON, 51, of
Glenhayes, WV. He was born January 7, 1952, in West Virginia, a son of McCager and Pearl
May Dillon. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Cleo Chafin and Kathy Perry; a
half-brother, Okie Dillon, and a half-sister, Brook Beckett. Survivors include his wife,
Paula Parsley Dillon; two sons, Christopher Dillon and Mark Dillon, both; one daughter,
Shannon Dillon Davis and husband Mark; brothers and sisters, Tilda Doyle, Roy Dillon and
Clem Dillon, Martha Sartin, Ruby Mitchell, Noah Dillon, Mary Bell Hensley, Julia Lester
and Eliza Copley; half-brother, Herb Dillon, and a half-sister, Dora Marcum. Burial
September 5, 2003, Parsley Cemetery at Marrowbone, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 ** M . DAVID WALLS, 50, of Hamlin,
WV. A son of the late James Franklin and Ollie Wheeler Walls. He was also preceded in
death by a brother, Jerry Keith Walls. Survivors include his loving wife, Sandra Walls;
two sons, David Lee Walls and fiance Jenny Ann White and Larry Workman; a daughter,
Melissa Egnor and husband John; five brothers, Jimmie Roger Walls and wife Phillis, Orman
Paul Walls, Delbert Allen Walls, Richard Gay Walls and wife Gwendolyn and Terry Douglas
Walls and wife Sherry.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 ** HAZEL FIELDS, 74, of Ceredo,
W.Va. Survived by two brothers, Robert Osburn and Franklin Osburn. Burial September 5,
2003, Maple Hill Cemetery in Kenova, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 ** MR. ALBERT
"BUD" KEESEE, JR., 51 of East Lynn, W.Va., born March 12th 1952, in
Cabell County, WV. Bud was preceded in death by his father Albert Keesee. He leaves behind
his mother, Florine Keesee; and one sister, Dorene Wroten; two brothers, Elroy and Daniel
Cardwell; A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 ** JUANITA BLANCHE
ADKINS. She was born September 29, 1937, in Logan, W.Va., to the late Marvin and
Mary Etta Chafins Sexton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Ralph Eugene Adkins Sr., and three brothers. Juanita is survived by one son,
Ralph Adkins Jr.; one daughter, Brenda Sue Adkins; one brother, Clarence Sexton Sr.; two
sisters, Brenda LeMaster and Patty Parsons. Burial September 6, 2003, Rome Cemetery
Proctorville, Ohio.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 ** ARDITH FRANCES
SMITH, of Duham, N.C., formerly of Ashland, KY. She was born Nov. 1, 1922, in
Hubbardstown, W.Va., the daughter of the late Edward and Lucretia Bellomy. She was also
preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Homer Smith; a son, James David Smith; two
brothers, Edward Bellomy Jr. and Howard Bellomy; and two sisters, Wilsie Fluty and Effie
Baker. Mrs. Smith is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Crose and husband John. Burial
September 9, 2003, Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 ** MABEL E. WALLS,
81, of Huntington, WV. She was born October 3, 1921, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the
late Robert Lee and Osa Mooney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Walls.
Survivors include one son, John David Walls; one brother, Bill Mooney; one sister, Edith
Earl. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova, WV at a later date.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 5, 2003 ** ROXIE J. FERGUSON,
102, of Branchland, W.Va. She was born June 19, 1901, on Four Mile, Branchland, W.Va., a
daughter of the late Agusta and Mary Etta Petite Clay. She was also preceded in death by
her husband, Algie Ferguson. She is survived by seven children, Alvie Ferguson, Carl
Ferguson and Opal Vance, Donald Ferguson, Bobby Ferguson and Charlie Ferguson, and Archie
Ferguson. Burial Sept. 8, 2003,Watson Cemetery, Branchland, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 6, 2003 ** JUNE ROBINSON,
75, of Wayne, W.Va. She was born Aug. 24, 1928, in Ferguson, W.Va., a daughter of the late
A.H. Napier and Dollie Maynard Napier. Her husband, Roy Robinson, also preceded her in
death, along with her son, Dale Robinson; and two brothers, Coy and Garland Napier.
Survivors include two daughters, Sue Napier and husband James, and Joy Ferguson and
husband Alvis. Burial Sept. 8, 2003, Justice Cemetery.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 6, 2003 ** ALVIS WALKER,
82, of Wayne, W.Va., He was born Dec. 25, 1920, in Genoa, W.Va., a son of the late Bill
and Sarah Thompson Walker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Fields Walker;
an infant daughter, Kathy Walker; five sisters, Nellie Thompson, Gladys Clark, Viola
Smith, Ruth Pauley and Betty Ammons; and two brothers, Ercel Walker and Henry Walker.
Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Lester and special friend, Brent, and Connie
Hardwick; a son, Alvis Michael Walker. Burial Sept. 9, 2003, Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 6, 2003 ** VELVIE BURKE MARSH,
86, of Omar, WV. She was born December 2, 1918, at Wilsondale, WV, a daughter of the late
Greenville and Georgia Evans. She was also preceded in death by her first husband,
Everette Burke; her second husband, Wesley (Brownie) Marsh; her son, Cebert Burke; her
grandson, Michael Burke; four brothers, Annason Evans, Edgar Evans, Robert Evans and
Garland Evans, and one sister, Wealthy Manis. Survivors include one daughter, Virginia
(Clayton) Browning; one son, Evert (Yolanda) Burke; Burial September 9, 2003, in Hatfield
Cemetery at Sharon Heights.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 6, 2003 ** FRANKLIN D. CRUM,
70, of Louisa, KY, widower of Linda Dutton Crum, died Burial September 9, 2003, in Shannon
Cemetery, Louisa, KY.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 7, 2003 ** BURNS CONLEY,
82, of Fort Gay,WV. He was born April 23, 1921, in Prestonsburg, Ky., a son of the late
Richard Conley and Ora Wells Conley. Survivors include his wife, Faye Maynard Conley; one
sister, Patricia Henson. Burial, September 9, 2003 Lynch Cemetery in Salt Petre, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 7, 2003 ** CRAIG S. ROSS,
37. He was born October 10, 1965, at South Williamson, Ky. He was preceded in death by his
maternal grandparents, E.D. and Ina Bunn of Wayne, W.Va., and paternal grandparents, the
Rev. Paul and Pearl Ross. He is survived by his parents, Paul D. Ross Sr. and Joanne Bunn
Ross; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul D. Ross Jr. and Sandy Ross; one half sister and
her husband, Paula and Jessie Register. Burial September 10, 2003, Forest Hills Memory
Gardens, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 ** ROGER DALE
BRUMFIELD, 52, of Genoa, WV. He was born August 25, 1951, in Huntington, WV, a son
of the late Leroy and and Millietta Napier Brumfield. Survivors include two daughters,
Stacey Adale Brumfield and Sara Jane Brumfield; two sons, Scott Leroy Brumfield and wife
Tammy and Stuart Paul Brumfield and wife Kristy; his childrens mother, Polly Ramsey
Mays; his mother and stepfather, Ed and Sylvia Gould of Virginia. Burial September 11,
2003, Community Memorial Gardens in Wayne, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 ** EDWIN F.
"EDDIE" WALTERS, 75, of Kenova, W.Va. He was born March 19, 1928, in
Huntington, WV, a son of the late Morris and Virgie Nash Walters. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mabel Walters and Ermalee Walters Henry.
Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Jean Rutherford Walters; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Mark and Debora Walters, Daniel and Lyna Walters; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Deborah and Jay Isaacs, Ruth and Greg Partin. Burial September 12, 2003,
Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 ** NEVELL ADAMS,
81, of Louisa, mother of James Bartley of Ashland, Burial September 13, 2003, Yatesville
Cemetery, Louisa, KY.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 ** RUBY JEWELL BAKER,
84, of Huntington, WV, formerly of West Hamlin, WV. She was born Aug. 30, 1919, in
Lincoln County, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie C. Baker. She is
survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Ancel Patton; two sons and
daughters-in-law, John and Elaine Baker and Paul and Hilda Baker; one sister, Mary Vance.
Burial Sept. 15, 2003, Green Valley Cemetery.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 ** MARY MARCUM
ALLEN, 77 years old of Crum, WV. Born January 1, 1926 of Jennys Creek, WV,
the daughter of Lacy Marcum and Millie Perry Marcum. Mary married Willis Allen Sept. 16,
1944. Marys survivors are her husband of 59 years; her sons Bobby, Michael and Larry
Allen; her daughter, Millie Allen King. Her brothers are Willie Marcum, Boyd Marcum and
Harry Lee (Buck) Marcum. Her sisters are Nancy and Pauline. Two sons preceded her in
death, Ervin and David Allen. Burial Sept. 14, 2003.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 ** ANNA SUE FRAZIER
SAVITZ, 60, of Wayne, WV. She was born July 12, 1943, in Stiltner, WV, a daughter
of the late Calaway and Stella Adkins Frazier. She was also preceded in death by four
brothers, Joshua F. Frazier, John H. Frazier, James T. Frazier and Robert G. Frazier, and
two infant twin brothers. Survivors include two sisters and one brother-in-law, Verla Mae
Merritt, and Daisy Kay and Jim Lambert; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Glen C. and
Donna Frazier and Charles E. Frazier; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Lynn C. and
Nancy Savitz, Christopher D. and Lisa Savitz, and Robert J. Savitz. Bural September 14,
2003, Sanders Cemetery at Beech Fork.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 ** RETHEL WATTS,
78, of Wayne, W.Va. She was born June 24, 1925, in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the
late Ezra and Nora Sansom Lester. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Watts;
one sister, Eunice Adkins and one brother, Raven Lester. She is survived by three sons and
one daughter-in-law, Billy Joe and Tracy Damron, Dennis Watts and Rickie L. Watts; seven
daughters and sons-in-law, Freda May Jenkins, Letia Gay Plybon, Sue and David Mullins,
Nora Linda and Edgar Plybon, Brenda and Gary Adkins, Cheryl Naundra and Jerry Waugh and
Sonja and Richard McKenzie; five sisters, Zeda Adkins and Beulah Hammond, Lovie Ferguson
and Dottie Goodman, and Phyllis Burns; one brother, Ranson Lester. Burial September 14,
2003, Bowen Cemetery.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 12, 2003 ** BRIAN W. WILSON,
36, of Huntington. He was born April 8, 1967, in Ironton, Ohio, a son of Trinnia Martin
Carroll and the late Dewey Wilson. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife,
Juanita Dingess Wilson; one son and three daughters, Glenn Wilson, Mary E. Wilson, Deanna
E. Wilson and Ashley N. Wilson; a brother and sister-in-law, Rusty and Tammy Wilson; two
sisters and a brother-in-law, Angie Wilson and Rhonda and Chad Bridges; grandmother, Clara
Wilson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Phil and Wanda Dingess. Burial September 19,
2003, White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 12, 2003 ** DAVID THOMPSON,
73, of Crum, WV. He was born May 30, 1930, at Mill Creek, WV, a son of the late Boyd
Thompson and Ollie Jarrells Thompson. Survivors include two sons, David Lee Thompson and
Theodore Thompson; one daughter, Lora; one sister, Ethel Williams. Burial September 15,
2003, Thompson Cemetery at Vinson Branch.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 12, 2003 ** HERSHEL EARL "BIG DADDY" CRUM Sr., 80, of the 800 block
of George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake, VA, in General Hospital. Born in Crum, W.Va.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita S. Crum; two daughters, Sherry L. West and husband
Ronald M. and Betty Rupe and husband Roger; two sons, Joseph Crum and fiancee Kim and
Hershel Crum Jr.; daughter-in-law, Marie Rowe Crum; sister, Memphra Keeley; eight
grandchildren, Hershel E. Crum Ill, Geoffrey J. Wilson, David R. Crum, Joseph Crum, Joanna
M. Rupe, Casey M. Holleman, Joshua M. Rupe and Andrew Crum. Burial September 15, 2003 in
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with military honors. The family will receive friends Sunday
from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 13, 2003 ** GORDON RAMEY, 63, of Wayne, W.Va., formerly of Kiahsville, WV. He
was born Oct. 13, 1939, in Wayne County, a son of the late James H. and Erma Maynard
Ramey. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Clovis Ramey, Minuard Ramey and
Tim Finley; and two sisters, Carolene Ramey and Mabel Queen. Survivors include two
daughters, Shirl A. Whisman and Kathy A. Simmons; two sons, Gordon Ramey II and James G.
Ramey with the U.S. Army in Germany; two brothers, Douglas Ramey and Bryce Ramey; eight
sisters, Joy A. Burgess, Myra Lewis, Brenda Lycans and husband, Ernie, Freda M. Crockett
and Irene Finley, Ruby Marcum, Olive Thacker and Lucinda Dyer. Burial September 15, 2003,
Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 13, 2003 ** MICHAEL EDWARD
WELLMAN, 36, of Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, W.Va., Preceded in death by his
father Herman. Mr. Wellman was born Oct. 13, 1966, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late
Herman Wellman and his mother, Martha Adkins Wellman. Mr. Wellman is survived by his
loving wife, Shari Lemons Wellman; a son, Casey Jamison Wellman, and a daughter, Torie
Madison Wellman; and one sister, Gerrie Lynn Wellman Smith. He also left behind his
mother-in-law and father-in-law, Kay and Jim Lemons. Burial Sept. 17, 2003, Bean Cemetery,
Prichard, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 ** CURTIS DENVER RAY, 74, of Huntington,
W.Va. He was born July 25, 1929, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Golden and Emma
Fay Smith Ray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jerralee
Puckett Ray, to whom he was married for 44 years. He is survived by two daughters and one
son-in-law, Barbara and Samuel Holcomb and Meredith Ray; three sons and two
daughters-in-law, Kevin and Paula Ray, and David and Beth Ray, and Greg Ray. Burial
September 18, 2003, Docks Creek Cemetery, Maple Hill section.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 ** NAOMI BRUNTY,
57, of Branchland, WV, wife of Dallas Brunty. Burial September 18, 2003, Ferrell Cemetery,
Branchland, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 ** Rev. FRANK
BILLUPS McKINSTER, 94, of Wayne, W.Va. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Pyles
McKinster; two sons, Charles A. McKinster and wife Patricia and Col. Lowell McKinster and
wife Linda; Rev. McKinster was born December 21, 1908, a son of the late Jesse Hopkins
McKinster and Nannie Billups McKinster. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Zelma
Hanley McKinster and five brothers and sisters, Afy Lee Parsons, Martin Valca McKinster,
Grace Lycans Perry, Robert McDonald McKinster and Heloise Littleton. Burial September 19,
2003, Billups Gap Cemetery, Ft. Gay, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 ** PAUL ELDON
DIAMOND, 67, of Louisa, Ky. He was born April 11, 1936, in Blaine, Ky., a son of
the late Miles Diamond and Mollie Young Diamond. He was also preceded in death by one
brother, Elmer Diamond. Survivors include his wife, Irene Moore Diamond; one stepdaughter,
Wanda Hazlette and her husband Charles of Louisa; two stepsons, Gary Lyons and Gerald
Lyons and his wife Jenny, all of Louisa; one sister, Elva Jobe and her husband Junior.
Burial September 18, 2003, Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa, KY.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 ** EVELYN MARIE PAGE
PENLEY, 82, of Huntington, WV. She was born January 22, 1921, in Chicago, Ill., a
daughter of the late Colson Page and Vernocia Gentlemen Jervis Page. She was also preceded
in death by her husband, Bruce B. Penley, in 1985, and a daughter, Marie Louise "Mary
Lou" Penley. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Copley and her husband Calvin
"Sonny"; two sons, Bruce W. Penley and wife Brenda and Louis Penley. Burial
September 18, 2003, Copley Cemetery at Anderson in Crum, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 ** MABEL M. DAMRON,
86, of Fort Gay, WV. She was born February 28, 1917, in Radnor, WV, a daughter of the late
Freelin Robertson and Frances Perry Robertson. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Willard Damron, in 1966. Survivors include two daughters, Clarice Thompson, and
Geri Ferguson; three sons, Keith Damron and Dennis Damron and Bill Damon; two sisters, Ida
McQuaid and Litta Robertson; one brother, Freelin Robertson; a special son-in-law, Pete
Robinette. Burial September 19, 2003, Damron Family Cemetery in Fort Gay, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 ** SARAH ALICE
DUFFEY, 81, of Salem, Va., formerly of Kenova, W.Va. She was born December 24,
1921, in Kenova, WV, a daughter of the late Henry Edgar and Sadie Patterson Duffey. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. She is
survived by one brother, Ed Richard Duffey. Burial September 20, 2003, Crescent Hill
Cemetery in Ceredo, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 ** WILLIAM A. ROY,
SR., 58, of Kenova, W.Va. Survivors include his wife, Joy L. Roy; a son, William T.
Roy; two daughters, Melissa Roy of Kenova and Melanie Aylsworth; mother-in-law, Bettielu
Frew. Memorial services held September 19, 2003 at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 ** WILLARD F.
"The Hawk" HARRISON, 68 of Huntington, WV. He was born October 19, 1934,
in Huntington a son of the late Homer Eugene and Leora Isabelle Smith Harrison. Survivors
include a brother, Merrille E. Harrison . Burial September 20, 2003, Forest Lawn Memorial
Gardens.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 ** REV. HANLEY OZELL
PINSON, 81, of Blanchester, Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Cyrus Pinson;
three children, Carol McGinnis and her husband Tom, Stephen Pinson and John Mark Pinsn;
sister, Helen Jo Wetherbee. Burial September 23, 2003, Graceland Memorial Gardens.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 ** MILLIE SAMMONS,
91, of Louisa, KY, widow of Lawrence Sammons. Burial in Wallace Cemetery, Louisa, KY.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 ** JAMIE RAY
ROBERTSON, 20, of Mill Creek Road, Fort Gay, WV. He was born October 31, 1982, in
Huntington, WV, a son of James Roy Robertson of Huntington and Rosa Lee Jackson Sartin of
Fort Gay. Additional survivors include one son, Christopher Ray Jervis; maternal
grandmother, Kay McCloud; paternal grandfather, David Jackson, and stepgrandfather, Jack
McCloud. Burial September 23, 2003, Robertson Cemetery at Spruce.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 ** HESSIE HOSKINSON,
81, of Kenova, WV. Burial September 22, 2003, Curry Chapel Cemetery, Milton, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 ** HENRY M. WILSON
SR., 87, of Kenova, WV. He was born June 25, 1916, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of
the late Howard and Doshie Walker Wilson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl
Elliott Wilson; four brothers; and one sister. He is survived by four sons, Dudley Wilson,
and Henry Wilson Jr., Brian Wilson and Ray Webb; two daughters, Doshia Dixon and Ada Kirk.
Burial Sept. 22, 2003, Docks Creek Cemetery.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 ** LESLIE DWAYNE
DAVIS SR., 45, of Wayne, WV. He was born November 19, 1957, in Huntington, WV, a
son of the late Argy Thomas Davis Sr. and Lula Mae Davis. He was also preceded in death by
a brother, Argy Thomas Davis Jr. Survivors include two sons, Leslie Dwayne
"Bubba" Davis Jr., and Kenny Ray Davis; a daughter, Ashley Ann Davis; three
brothers, Raymond and Letha Davis, Jimmy and Gussie Davis and Charlie Davis; three
sisters, Carol Davis, Dee Davis and Essive and Randy Vaughn. Burial September 22, 2003,
Community Memorial Gardens in Wayne, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 ** MR. GLEN HAROLD
STILTNER, 70, of Proctorville, Ohio. Glen was born June 15, 1933, in Logan County,
W.Va., son of the late Hawkins and Ruth Dyer Stiltner. He is survived by his loving and
devoted wife of 47 years, Mary Elizabeth Hodge Stiltner; one son and daughter-in-law,
Harry Brian and Cynthia Stiltner; one daughter and son-in-law, Dru Ann and Chris Mays; two
brothers, George Stiltner and wife Shirley and John Stiltner; sister-in-law, Gayle
Phillips. Burial Sept. 23, 2003, Proctorville-Rome Cemetery.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 20, 2003 ** PATSY CHAFIN,
72, of Martin County, Ky. She was born on December 27, 1930, in Mingo County, WV, a
daughter of the late Chris and Minervia Mullett Mann.She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Robert L. Chafin; one infant daughter, one brother and one sister. Survivors
include four sons, Doug Chafin and wife Diana, Gary Neil Chafin and wife Donna, Wayne
Chafin and wife Angie and Christopher Ance Chafin; six brothers, Bill Man, Roger Mann and
Lloyd Mann, Bobby Mann, Chris Mann Jr. and Ed Mann; two sisters, Margaret Francis and
Joyce Francis. Burial September 23, 2003, Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 20, 2003 ** DORSEL STEELE,
84, of Red Jacket, WV. He was born on June 14, 1919, in Wayne County, WV, a son of the
late Shayde and Recca Willis Steele. He was also preceded in death by one son, Ronald
Steele, and one brother, Elmer Steele. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Daisy
Simpkins Steele; one son, Jim Steele and wife Amy; two brothers, Shayde Steele Jr., and
Gary Steele and wife Loretta, and three sisters, Pauline Parks and husband Walter, Marie
Daugherty and husband Ralph, and Evelyn Dean and husband Sherlock. Burial, September 22,
2003, Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Maher, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 ** LIZA CROCKETT FRY,
96, of Huntington, formerly of Wayne, WV. She was born May 19, 1907 in Wayne, W.Va., a
daughter of the late Henry and Victoria Stevens Crockett. In addition to her parents she
was preceded in death by her husband, Taylor Fry, a grandson, James Taylor Fry, four
brothers and two sisters. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ernestine and
Carroll Adkins; seven sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis C. and Janet Fry, Howard C. and
Mildred Fry, James H. and Helen, Herman G. and Maxine Fry, Abb B. and Carol Fry, Jennings
W. and Sondra Fry and Arnold H. Fry. Burial Sept. 26, 2003, Community Gardens, Wayne, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 ** BARBARA MARCUM
KETCHUM, 73. Barbara was born in Dunlow, W.Va., on December 29, 1929. Barbara is
survived by her husband, Bill "Coach" Ketchum; son, Mike (Belinda) Ketchum;
daughter, Kathy (Dan) Herbst; son, Franky Ketchum; daughter, Jamie Ketchum; brother,
Russell (Juanita) Marcum. She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Memorial services held September 26, 2003, at Merritt Island.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 ** EDNA OSBORNE
CYFERS of Ranger, W.Va. She was born August 31, 1921, at Trough Fork, Wayne, W.Va.,
a daughter of the late Taylor and Bell Osborne. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Tommy Cyfers; brothers Harvey Osborne, Thomas Osborne and Edgar Osborne; and sisters Polly
Ann Cyfers and Hattie McClellan. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Janie
Bell and Jesse Owens, Bertha and Doug Ramey, and Hattie Ann and the late Harold Connors,
Ohio; sons and daughter-in-law, Taylor and Annabel Cyfers, and Audley Otto Cyfers; sisters
Relma McClellan, Melissa Adkins and Marie Stewart; and brothers Monroe Osborne and Taylor
Osborne Jr. Burial September 25, 2003, Mountain Home Cemetery, Harts, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 ** GLADYS BURGESS,
78, of Ranger, W.Va. She was born May 25, 1925, in Lincoln County, a daughter of the late
Clyde and Lola Dean Dyer. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, LaDonna. She is
survived by her husband, Frank Burgess; daughter Theresa Marcum; son Roger Dyer; sisters
Odessa Cabell and Virginia Parsons and Millie Ross; brothers Burnie Dyer and Odell Dyer,
both and Chester Dyer. Burial September 26, 2003, Warrick Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 ** EVELYN C.
"LYNN" LAWRENCE, 78, of South Point, Ohio. She was born March 20, 1925,
in Crum, WV, a daughter of the late John and Lorena Parsley Marcum. She was also preceded
in death by one stepson, Kie Lee Lawrence, and one grandson, Jeffery Carver. Survivors
include her loving husband, Kie Lawrence Jr.; one daughter, Cheryl McCaig; one
stepdaughter, Lana Conners; four brothers, W.J. "Bill" Marcum, Glen Marcum,
David Marcum and Bruce Marcum and five sisters and their spouses, Doris C.
"Katie" Meade, Virginia "Boots" and Leonard Daloia, Lucille and
Clifton Ray, Barbara and Lawrence Pauley and Rita and John Hereford. Burial September 25,
2003, Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point, Ohio.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 ** DONALD WELLS SR.,
76, of Louisa, KY, husband of Edith Wells. Burial September 26, 2003, Yatesville Memorial
Gardens, Louisa, KY.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 ** LEOTA FAYE LESTER,
80, of Huntington, W.Va. She was born October 24, 1922, in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the
late Lonnie and Lillie Napier Lester. She is survived by her sister, Loretta Grant and a
nephew and his wife, Timothy and Jill Grant. Burial September 25, 2003, Community Memorial
Gardens, Wayne, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 ** LOLA R. JONES,
94, of Huntington, WV, widow of Bernie Jones. She was born December 26, 1908 in Wayne,
W.Va., a daughter of the late Albert and Virgie Muncy Ross. In addition to her husband and
parents, she was preceded in death by a son, William G. Jones; a granddaughter, Diana K.
Jones; four brothers, Ezra, Sam, George and Jack Ross; two sisters, Ella Spradling and
Della Napier; a special son-in-law, Norbert Lawrence and a special daughter-in-law,
Marchetta R. Jones. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Lawrence and Patti Ronk; three
sisters, Opal Fuller, Alberta Gilpin and Dorothy Johnson. Burial September 28, 2003, Docks
Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 ** WILLIAM S. WOODS,
82, of Ceredo, WV. He was born May 2, 1921 in Ceredo, WV, a son of the late Walter S. and
Elizabeth Crabtree Woods. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two
brothers, Walter Ray Woods and Donald B. Woods. Survivors include a brother and
sister-in-law, Chester A. and Clara Ellen Woods; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Anna
Mae Crisman and Faye and Clay Penny; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Woods and Eula Woods.
Burial September 26, 2003 Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 ** JAMES ARNOLD
"YOGI BEAR" HANNAH, 78, of Crum, WV. He was born August 9, 1925, in
Logan, WV, a son of the late Mark Hannah Sr. and Edna Davis Hannah. He was also preceded
in death by his wife, Hollie Sperry Hannah, and two brothers, Howard Bethel Hannah and
Billy Ray Hannah. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Jane Romans, Ruth Ann Salmons
and Joyce Marie Carley; three sons, Donald Hannah, Ernest Ray Hannah and James Russell
Hannah; four brothers, Sam, William and Clifford Hannah and Mark Hannah Jr.; five sisters,
Beatrice Baisden, Flora Davis and Nelma Newsome, Norma Sartin and Margie Brewer. Burial
September 28, 2003, Webb Community Cemetery at Web, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 ** TRINIA ELAINE
WATTS EAVES, 28. She was born September 9, 1975, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of
Jackie and Barbara Thompson Watts. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather,
Jack Watts, and her maternal grandfather, Arthur Thompson. She is survived by her husband,
Danny Eaves; one son, Danny Layne Eaves at home; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Conita
and Dwayne Ferguson and Arnicia and Ronnie Frye; paternal grandmother, Ethel Watts;
maternal grandmother, Joyce Edwards, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Joyce and
Stanton Eaves. Burial September 29, 2003, Cornmunity Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 ** ANNA HARLESS
BRADSHAW. She was born in Wayne County, W.Va., on Oct. 12, 1915, to Thelma and
Lonnie Harless, now deceased. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl L.
Bradshaw; brothers, Des Edward and Ancil Harless; and sister, Lucille Harless. Surviving
are her daughter, D. Emogene Trapp; sisters, Dorothy Gilkerson and Elfreda Harless; son,
Homer Harless; sisters-in-law, Pearl Pratt and Opal Bradshaw. Burial September 30, 2003,
Kingwood Cemetery.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 ** ERNESTINE TABOR
JONES, 92, of Lavalette, W.Va. She was born Feb. 28, 1911, in East Lynn, WV, a
daughter of the late Frank G. and Elizabeth McGuffin "Mack" Taylor Tabor. She is
survived by a special nephew, Stanley Jones. Burial Sept. 30, 2003, Jones Cemetery, East
Lynn, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 27, 2003 ** HELEN SALVERS
GILLES GUTIERREZ, 61, of Portage, Ind. She was born August 2, 1942, in Wayne
County, WV, a daughter of the late Homer D. Salyers and Ella Marie Phillips Salyers. She
was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Gilles and David Gutierrez; two Sons,
Donald Richard and Larry Jason Gilles, and two brothers, Joseph Lee and Dennis Franklin
Salyers. Survivors include two sons, Michael Gutierrez and his wife Linda, and Mark
Gilles; two daughters, Cheryl Gilles-Schouten and her huband Michael and Laura Lilovich
and husband Greg of Hobart; two brothers, Donald H. Salyers and wife Delores and Donnie
Burt Salyers and wife Ethel; one sister, Joan Rodriguez and husband Sal. Burial October 2,
2003, Willow Creek Cemetery in Portage.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 ** NANNIE MOORE
SHORT, 95, of Louisa, Ky. She was born October 21, 1907, in Mattie, Ky., a daughter
of the late H.K. and Delilah Jordan Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband
of 51 years, W.R. "Bill" Short; a daughter, Doris Louise Short Lakin; and a son,
Billy Franklin Short. Survivors include two daughters, Gloria Gee Short Billups (James)
and Carole Short Yetter (Edson); a son-in-law, Lawrence F. "Blackie" Lakin (Mary
Lou); and a daughter-in-law, Treva Carol Watts Short. Burial October 1, 2003, Greenlawn
Cemetery.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 ** BRENDA A. DILLMAN,
formerly Brenda A. McCloud, 52, of Statesville, N.C., formerly of Huntington, W.Va.; wife
of Everett L. Dillman for 23 years. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Trudy D.
Sellards and Karen S. McCloud; her parents, Rosalie and Paul McCloud. She is survived by a
sister, Edra E. Phillips; two brothers, Kevin D. McCloud, and Paul E. McCloud; three sons,
Jeremy J. Williamson, C. Scott Williamson, Everett L. Dillman Jr.; three daughters, Teresa
L. Dillman, Tina G. Dillman and Crystal D. Sergent. Memorial service held October 1, 2003.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 ** DONALD VANHORN,
68, of Louisa, KY, husband of Gladys Vanhorn. Burial October 1, 2003, Fraley and Vanhorn
Cemetery, Little Catt, KY.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 ** MRS. NANCY ELLEN
BURGESS BRUMFIELD, 79, of Gilbert, WV. She was born April 19, 1924, in Wayne, WV, a
dauhter of the late George and Eva Maynard Burgess. She was also preceded in death by
three brothers, John Burgess, Jessie Burgess and Arlo Burgess; one sister, Naomi Moss, and
one sister-in-law, Gladys Burgess. Survivors include her husband, Conn Brumfield; one
sister and brother-in-law, Ernie and John Sova; four brothers and three sisters-in-law,
Boyd and Naomi Burgess and Verlin and Jackie Burgess, Earl and Frances Burgess and Frank
Burgess; one daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Floyd Ratliff. Burial October 2, 2003,
Jones Cemetery at East Lynn, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 ** FORREST ROSS,
76, of Huntington, W.Va. He was born September 23, 1927 in East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the
late Evermint and Caroline Osburn Ross. A grandson, Todd Matthew Henderson also preceded
him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Lois Simpkins Ross; a
daughter, Brenda Henderson; a brother, Earl Ross and wife, Opal. Burial October 2, 2003,
Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 ** RICHARD A.
BROMLEY, 96, of Huntington, WV. He was born January 30, 1907 in Louisa, Ky., a son
of the late C.B. and Telia Vaughan Bromley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by a sister, Emma Sue Bromley. Survivors include his wife, Myrtie Wellman Bromley;
two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Thelma Wellman and Bill and Carmellia Wellman.
Burial October 3, 2003, Spring Valley Memory Gardens.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 ** OTTIE MAE
BUCHANAN PERDUE, 86, of Wayne, W.Va. She was born April 21, 1917 at Beckley, W.Va.,
a daughter of the late Mary J. Starr. Burial October 2, 2003, White Chapel Memorial
Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 ** MARGARET HELEN
WRIGHT, 88, of Huntington, WV. She was born April 18, 1915 in Wayne County, WV, a
daughter of the late Elba and Floy Frizzel Adkins. She was preceded in death by her
husband, William Fredrick Wright and four brothers. She is survived by two daughters,
Janice Schoenlein and Alfreda Graham; one son and daughter-in-law, Duane A. and Deborah
Wright. Burial October 4, 2003, White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 ** JOHN S. TAYLOR,
30, of New Washington, Ohio, formerly of Huntington, WV. He was born May 1, 1973, in
Columbus, Ohio a son of Millie Jane Smith of Huntington and the late Raymond Ralph Taylor.
He was also preceded in death by his grandfathers, Hayden Parsley and Jack Smith.
Survivors include his stepfather, Tom Curry; one daughter, Erin Taylor; a stepson, Ethan
Donaldson; his childrens mother, Renee Pitney; his fiancee, Lisa Nedolast; three
sisters and two brothers-in-law, Paula Tina Conley, Michelle and James Watkeys and
Kimberly and Gene Conley; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Richard and Kimberly
Taylor, Robert and Lisa Taylor and Hayden Taylor; grandmothers, Polly Parsley and Edith
Smith. Burial October 4, 2003, Ridgelawn Memorial Park.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 ** ROBERT J. FRASHER,
45, of Kenova, WV. He was born June 2, 1958, in Huntington, WV, a son of Bobby Joe Frasher
of Fort Gay and Marilyn Dixon Frasher of Wayne. He is also survived by tree sons, Robert
Shane Frasher and Brandon and Brent Frasher; one sister, Sas Caudill; one brother, Timothy
Wayne Frasher; maternal grandmother, Inez Dixon. Burial October 3, 2003, Browning
Cemetery, Huntington, WV
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