WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES July

WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
July, 2006

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

DIED – JULY 1, 2001 ** LOIS LEE PRINCE, of Crum, WV. Born April 11, 1943. Preceded in death by her parents, John Douglas "Pig" and Mary Dempsey, and sister, Patricia Tramel. Survivors include her husband, Carl Edward Prince; children, Carla Elaine (Ernie) Richardson, Hohn David (Deana), James Douglas (Teresa), Barbara (Floyd, Jr.) Richardson; 10 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters, Barbara (James Bear) Muncy, Sue (Clyde) Fitzpatrick, and Sharon (Gary) Maszton. Burial was July 4, 2006, in the Warfield Cemetery, Warfield, KY.

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DIED – JULY 1, 2006 ** SHAWN KEITH SKEENS, 25, of Hueyville, KY. Survivors include his parents, Faron (formerly of Wayne County) and Judy Slone Skeens; sisters, Miranda (Rick) Jordan and Sheena Renee Skeens; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was July 4, 2006, in Gethsemene Gardens, Prestonsburg, KY.

DIED – JULY 2, 2006 ** CARRIE SUTHERLAND, 78, of Huntington, WV, in Logan, WV. Born May 30, 1928, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Dona Webb Toppins; husband, Frank Sutherland; sons, Charles Edgar Nelson and Eric Glendale Nelson; and sisters, Nora Maggard and Gladys Toppins. Survivors include sons, Rex Ivan (Cindy) Nelson, Otis Jay (Tina) Nelson; sisters, Zell Ison, Stella Cook, Dottie Williamson, Jane Jaro, Pauline Kundera, and Melinda Crawford; brothers, John Toppins, Walter Toppins, Richard Toppins, Roger Toppins, and Everett Toppins; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Burial was July 5, 2006, in Toppins Cemetery.

DIED – JULY 2, 2006 ** HOWARD WATTS, 75, of Wadsworth, OH, formerly of Wayne, WV, at Wadsworth Hospital. Born August 15, 1930. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Nannie (Wilkinson) Watts. Survivors include his wife, Ruby (Napier) Watts; children, Rick (Regina), Ron, Randy (Missi), Nancy (Joe) Andrews, and Norine (Zane) Hansen; eight grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Burial was in

Western Reserve National Cemetery of Rittman, OH.

DIED – JULY 3, 2006 ** SHIRLEY MARIE BAISDEN, 50, of Fort Gay, WV, at her residence. Born June 24, 1956, in Louisa. Preceded in death by her mother, Lilly Crum Parsley, and father-in-law, Burgess Baisden. Survivors include her father, Carl Parsley; husband, George "Torn" Baisden; daughter, Elizabeth Ann (Jeff) Perry; son, Barry Michael (Amber) Baisden; sisters, Lora Campbell, Phyllis Thompson, Rhonda Preston, and Jennifer Crum; brothers, Tom "Buddy" Parsley and Terry Parsley; five grandchildren; mother-in-law, Estelle Baisden; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was July 8, 2006, in the Lynch Cemetery, Fort Gay.

DIED – JULY 3, 2006 ** WILLIAM HOWARD KIRK, 89, of Dunlow, WV in J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center, Louisa, KY. Born September 1, 1916, at Tick Ridge, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Wilson D. and Polly Marcum Kirk; and sister, Grace Rowe. Survivors include his wife, Rhoda Lou Moore Kirk; son, John W. Kirk; stepson, Edward Lee (Sandy) Moore; five grandchildren; and sister, Mabel Blackburn. Burial was July 7, 2006, in the Kirk Family Memorial Cemetery, Dunlow.

DIED – JULY 3, 2006 ** LEE F. ADKINS, 72, of Groveport, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Edith Adkins; children, Cathy (Steve) Ackley, David (Kelly) Adkins, and Chris (Debbie) Adkins; seven grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Vada Stephenson, Cedric Adkins, JoEllen Mills, Janice Parsons, Linda Scheu, Ernestine Brown, Charlene Paulsen, and Keith Adkins; numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews. Burial was July 7, 2006, in Franklin Hills Memory Gardens, Canal Winchester.

DIED – JULY 4, 2006 ** ALICE F. ADKINS, 88, of Barboursville, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Born December 10, 1917, in Lincoln County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Minnie Tooley Adkins; husband, Frank Adkins; sisters, Goldie Adkins and Verna Cremeans; and brothers, Raymond Adkins and Roy Adkins. Survivors include her daughter, Cheri "CJ" Wiley; sons, Fred Adkins and Jefferson D. Adkins; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; eight sisters and a brother. Entombment was July 7, 2006, in the Abbey of Devotion, Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington.

DIED – JULY 4, 2006 ** SHARON ADKINS WILSON, 58, of Ceredo, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Born August 22, 1947, in Stiltner, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Irvin Bennett and Chloe Elizabeth Wallace Adkins; husband, William Dallas Wilson; and brother, Ermil Gene Adkins.

Survivors include daughters, Anna Grace Wilson and Chloe Elizabeth Wilson; son, Anthony Dale Adkins; brother, Doug Adkins; and four grandchildren. Burial was July 7, 2006, in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, WV.

DIED – JULY 5, 2006 ** WALTER PLYBON, 92, of Huntington, WV, at the Hospice House of Huntington. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Maude Roberts Plybon; wife, Opal Plybon; sons, Harry Plybon, George Plybon, Jackie Plybon and David Plybon; brothers, Roy Plybon, Jess Plybon and Flem Plybon; and sisters, Bessie Graham, Dorothy Goodman and Gertie Newman. Survivors include sons, Orvil L. (Ruth Ann) Plybon, Fred Plybon, Gene (Fanny) Plybon and Lewis (Mary) Plybon; daughter, Minnie Plybon; brother, Charles Plybon; 19 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Burial was July 8, 2006, in the White Chapel Memorial Garden, Barboursville, WV.

DIED – JULY 5, 2006 ** MARY CATHERINE K. BLANKENSHIP, 77, of Huntington, WV, formerly of Jasper, AL. Born June 26, 1929, in Double Springs, AL. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas F. Knight and Lena Harbin Knight; brothers, Lester Knight, A. Z. Knight, and three infant brothers; and sisters, Earlene Parrish, Beatrice Britton and Louvanna Sparks. Survivors include her daughter, Martha Gail Clark; son, Billy Wayne (Deborah) Blankenship; sister, Hazel Sparks; brother, Thomas J.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Burial was July 8, 2006, in the Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne.

DIED – JULY 6, 2006 ** NAOMI MARGARET MORRISON HARLESS, 92, of East Lynn, WV, at her residence. Born March 12, 1914, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles R. and Dora Osburn Morrison; husband, Ingrem Harless; six sisters; and five brothers. Survivors include a daughter, Doris E. Welch; sons, Bonell (Virginia) Harless, Charles (Sharon) Harless, Darel (Wanda) Harless, and John (Jean) Harless; sister, Ida Davis of Midkiff; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Burial was July 9, 2006, in the Harless Family Cemetery.

DIED – JULY 7, 2006 ** OPAL L. ADKINS, 72, of Wayne, WV. Born February 20, 1934, in Cabell County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Liston and Oral Hay Stewart; two sisters; and a brother. Survivors include her husband, Billy Joe Adkins; daughters, Marsha (John) Lewis and Annette (Winford) Winters; son, Billy Joe (Lou) Adkins, Jr.; sister, Alfreda (Cedric) Adkins; brother, Fletcher Stewart; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was July 11, 2006, in the Morrison Cemetery, Barboursville.

DIED – JULY 7, 2006 ** JAMES A. PORTER, 82, of Kermit, at home. Born April 4, 1924, in Martin County, KY. Preceded in death by his parents, Ollie Sparks Porter and Robert Porter; six sisters and four brothers: Dora Maynard, Hattie, Minnie, Mattie, Ethel, Ada Stacy, Roscoe Porter, Wheeler Porter, Please Porter, and Harvey Porter; wife, Oretha Porter; children, Harrison Workman and Georgia Stacy; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Burial was July 9, 2006, in the Murphy Cemetery.

DIED – JULY 8, 2006 ** DAVID C. CURNUTTE, 78, of Louisa, at UK Medical Center. Preceded in death by his parents, Alvia and Dovie Castle Curnutte. Survivors include his wife, Mary Baldwin Curnutte; sisters, Jennie Daniels, Ruth Watson and Fay Shamia; and brother, Robert Ray Curnutte. Burial was July 11, 2006, in the Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville, KY.

DIED – JULY 8, 2006 ** JASON EDWARD WOOD, 24, of Ceredo, WV, at his residence. Born November 26, 1981, in Huntington, WV. Survivors include his parents, Edward A. and Delores Wood; sister, Jennifer (Jason) Cyrus; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Wood; and maternal grandparents, John and Rose Sellards, Burial was July 12, 2006, in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Huntington.

DIED – JULY 8, 2006 ** LEONARD LARGE, 85, of Webbville, at his home. Born October 23, 1920, at Webbville, KY. Preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Harrison and Ella Triplett Large; and brother, Lealon Large. Survivors include his wife, Virginia "Jenny" Rogers Large; daughters, Joan (Phillip) Litteral and Rowena (Ed) Borders; son, Dale Large; and one granddaughter. Burial was July 11, 2006, in the Large Family Cemetery at Webbville.

DIED – JULY 9, 2006 ** JOHN DANIEL "DANNY" WILSON, SR., 62, of Laurelville, OH, formerly of Genoa, WV, at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Born July 14, 1943, in Genoa. Preceded in death by his parents, Jay A. and Mabel Cassidy Wilson; and brother, James Asbury "Jack" Wilson. Survivors include sons, Christopher Scott Wilson and John Daniel Wilson, Jr.; brothers, Lowell Thomas Wilson and David Michael Wilson; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Burial was July 15, 2006, in the Smith Cemetery, Genoa.

DIED – JULY 10, 2006 ** MACK ADKINS, 85, of East Lynn, WV, at the VA Medical Center. Born February 27, 1921, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Rard and Effie Adkins; sister, Goldie Ferguson; and a great-grandson. Survivors include his wife, Goldie Perry Adkins; sons, Ronald Keith Adkins, Mackie Lee (Teresa) Adkins, and Timothy Allen (Myra) Adkins; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial was July 13, 2006, in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington.

DIED – JULY 10, 2006 ** JEFFREY DALE WORKMAN, 43, of Kenova, WV, at his home. Born August 23, 1962, in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William H. and Milford Osburn Workman; maternal grandparents, Charles and Druzella Hodge Shannon; and stepfather, Charles Caperton. Survivors include his parents, Linda Porter Workman Caperton and John R. and Nell Workman; brother, Mark A. Workman; stepsisters, Angela Simpson and Debra Ward; and stepbrothers, Chester Caperton and Charles Ray Caperton. Burial was July 14, 2006, in Maple Hill Cemetery.

DIED – JULY 10, 2006 ** ELIZABETH "BETTY" WRIGHT CRICKARD, 85, of Huntington, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born October 30, 1920, in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, George H. Wright, Sr., and Helen Jordan Wright; husband, Thomas H. Crickard; and brother, George H. Wright, Jr. Survivors include a son, Chip (Ann) Crickard; daughter, Cassie (John) Landers; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a nephew. Burial information was not available.

DIED – JULY 11, 2006 ** EARL CLIFFORD BARKER, 82, of Fort Gay. Born January 30, 1924, in Deep Hole, KY. Preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Lodi Carter Barker. Survivors include his wife, Louise B. Barker; stepson, Danny Hall; and sister, Rhoda Dougan. Burial was July 15, 2006, in the Riffe Cemetery of Louisa.

DIED – JULY 12, 2006 ** PHYLLIS CAROL WATTS GRAHAM, 57, of Garfield Heights, OH. Preceded in death by her father, Franklin Watts; and brother, Thomas Watts. Survivors include her husband, Billy Graham; mother, Lillie Watts; son, John (Sharon) Kaplan; two granddaughters; brothers, David (Denise) Watts, Kenneth (Linda) Watts, Larry Watts, and Charles (Krisin) Watts; sisters, Judy (Dan) Edberg, Ada Stadlhofer, and Ruth Ann (Richard) Valler; and many nieces and nephews. Burial was July 15, 2006, in Crown Hill Cemetery.

DIED – JULY 13, 2006 ** ROMAINE ROSETTA SKEENS, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born June 11, 1923, in Chesapeake, OH. Preceded in death by her parents, Arby William and Bertha Gertrude Hobbs Kemp; husband, Monroe Skeens; a stepdaughter; a sister; and two brothers. Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Talbert; sons, Michael (Annette) Skeens and Scott Skeens; stepdaughters, Mary Frazier and Anna Noble; stepsons, Grover Skeens and Jerry Skeens; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; 10 step-grandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren. Burial was July 15, 2006, in Wayne Cemetery.

DIED – JULY 14, 2006 ** HELEN ETTA BROWN, 68, of Huntington, at her residence. Born December16, 1937, in Cabell County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Nannie Burks Napier; her first husband, Vinson Adkins, Sr.; son, Don Nathan Adkins; and brothers, Frank Napier and Nathan Jennings Napier. Survivors include her husband, Gordon Brown; son, Vinson Adkins, Jr.; daughters, Sherry Hedge Schaeffer, Helen Lue Frye, and Macy (Robert) Burgess; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Don Napier, Bob Napier, Charles Napier, and Elmer Napier; sisters, Nannie Mae Adams, Paulette Ross, Audrey Owens, and Kathrine Sue Epling; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was July 17, 2006, in Community Memorial Gardens, East Lynn, WV.

DIED – JULY 14, 2006 ** MIRANDA LEE MAYNARD FELTY, 92, of Kenova, WV, at Hospice House of Huntington. Born September 2, 1913. Preceded in death by her parents, John H. and Polly Williamson Maynard; husband, Charles Enslow Felty; a grandson; and nine brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son, Charles G. (Ruth Ann) Felty; two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was July 18, 2006, in Hillcrest Cemetery.

DIED – JULY 14, 2006 ** EARL BARRY MOSSER, 78, of Huntington, at St. Mary's Medical Center.
Born February 14, 1928, in Wayne, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Guy William and Hazel Chadwick Mosser. Survivors include his wife, Jean King Mosser; sons, William Barry (Cindy) Mosser and Bruce King (Amy) Mosser; brother, James; two granddaughters; three grandsons; and one great-grandson. Burial was July 17, 2006, Ridgelawn Memorial Park in Huntington.

DIED – JULY 14, 2006 ** LORNA JEAN OPACHICK, 52, of Kenova, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born June 12, 1954, in Huntington. Preceded in death by a sister, Julia Anne Mayo. Survivors include her parents, Jerry L. and Myrtle Napier Mayo; husband, William Opachick; sons, Shane Michael Phillips and Nicholas Brady Opachick; daughter, Dawn Michele Opachick; sisters, Gerry Lynn (Ronnie) Thompson, Tammy Lee (Jim) Votaw, Bonnie Hamm, and Nola Gay (Clifford) Jones; and a host of cousins, aunts and uncles. Burial was July 18, 2006, in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova.

DIED – JULY 15, 2006 ** MILTON MILLS, 72, of East Lynn, WV. Born June 28, 1934. Preceded in death by his parents, Lyndsay and Josephine Mills; sisters, Elizabeth Mills and Bonita Lester; brother, Henry Mills; and one grandson. Survivors include his wife, Nevada (Watts) Mills; daughters, Debra (Daniel) Paul, Charlotte (Greg) Carter, Nan (Jamie) Blankenship and Robin (David) Miller; sons, David Ray "Joe" Mills, Milton Lee (Vanessa) Mills and Thomas (Angela) Mills; 16 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Dixie Clay and Linda Davis. Burial was July 18, 2006, in the Mills Family Cemetery, Beech Fork Road.

DIED – JULY 15, 2006 ** GEORGE W. BRUMFIELD, 82, of Wayne, WV, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born November 10, 1923, in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Pearlie Brumfield and Clara Scaggs Brumfield; and sister, Evelyn Irby. Survivors include his wife, Ilene Toney Brumfield; daughter, Cheryl Ann (Roger) Thompson; son, George A. (Joyce) Brumfield; sister, Catherine Wellman; brother, Charles (Freda) Brumfield; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Burial was July 19, 2006, in the Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne.

DIED – JULY 15, 2006 ** ANTHA MEADOWS, 91, of Henlawson, formerly of Ft. Gay, in Logan Park Care Center, Henlawson. Burial was July 19, 2006, in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Peck Mills, WV.

DIED – JULY 15, 2006 ** ERMA MAYS WELLS, 99, of Huntington, at The Inn at Wyngate. Born in Wayne County on November 7, 1906. Preceded in death by her parents, June Adkins and William Mays; husband, Erskine Wells; and son, William Jarrell Wells. Survivors include a sister, Corinne Mays Galloway; daughter-in-law, Jane Wells Breckinridge; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial was July 21, 2006, in Woodmere Memorial Park.

DIED – JULY 16, 2006 ** GEORGE HERMAN LOCKHART, 73, of Black Forest, CO, formerly of Wayne County, WV, at his residence. Born August 4, 1932, in Wayne County. Preceded in death by his parents, L. D. and Hattie Billups Lockhart; sister, Lydia Ruth Martin; and brother, Edgar. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Thompson Lockhart; sons, Daniel and Steven Lockhart; two grandsons; sisters, Judy Hylton and Lucy Warren; and brothers, Wm. Howard, Robert, Wesley, Richard and Harold Lockhart. Burial information was not available.

DIED – JULY 17, 2006 ** LEWIS GOLDEN "SHORTY" CROCKETT, 85, of Wayne, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester Truman and Minnie Myrtle Endicott Crockett; sister, Erma Marie Crockett; and brothers, Lee Crockett and Carroll Crockett. Survivors include sisters, Martha (Shade) Simpkins and Ann Gail Mullen; brother, Virgil (Nellie) Crockett; sister-in-law, Shirley Crockett; and a host of nieces and nephews, Burial was July 20, 2006, in the Crockett Family Cemetery, Wayne.

DIED – JULY 17, 2006 ** EDWIN O. PETTICREW, 60, of Wayne. Born July 17, 1946, in Cincinnati, OH. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Petticrew and Thelma Perdue Dingess; and a daughter, Rebecca Petticrew. Survivors include his wife, Donna Petticrew; son, Richard Petticrew; daughters, Cristy (Rick) Robinson and Kelly (Tom) Adkins; nine grandchildren; half sister Teresa; and several half brothers. Burial was July 20, 2006, in Mount Vernon Cemetery.

DIED – JULY 17, 2006 ** ERVIN THOMAS MARCUM, 70, of Proctorville, OH, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center of Huntington. Born May 25, 1936, in Crum. Preceded in death by his father, Charlie Marcum; and sisters, Judy and Linda Marcum. Survivors include his mother, Anna Marie Polley Marcum; son, Bruce E. (Nancy) Marcum; daughters, Regina (Monty) Skeen, Dreama K. (Jeffrey C.) Baker, and Sondria L. (David) Dobbs; three granddaughters; a grandson; and sisters, Pearl, Josephine, Gloria Jean, and Sharon Gay. Burial was July 21, 2006, in the Marcum Cemetery, Crum, WV.

DIED – JULY 18, 2006 ** BILL WILLIAMSON, 94, of Louisa, KY. Born February 19, 1912, in Lawrence County, KY. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Fallie Frazier Williamson; and wife, Helen Williamson. Survivors include a daughter, Fallie Ann (James) Williams; son, Bill (April) Williamson; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was July 21, 2006, in the Yatesville Memorial Gardens in Louisa, KY.

DIED – JULY 19, 2006 ** JOSEPH FRELAND "JOE" PREECE, 81, of Kenova, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, William Zetic and Ira Belle McCoy Preece; brothers, Harp Preece and Samuel Preece; sisters, Ann Topping, Fanny Caldwell and Emma Rowsey; daughter, Bonnie Sue Varney; a grandson; and a great-grandson. Survivors include his spouse, Dorothy Jean Amos Preece; children, Danny (Ann) Preece, Connie (Jim) Martin, Richard "Rick" (Diana) Preece, Randy (Carolyn) Preece, and Kay Clark; 10 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was July 21, 2006, in the Bowen Cemetery.

DIED – JULY 19, 2006 ** ANNA MAXINE BOOTH, 89, of Huntington, WV, at home. Preceded in death by her parents, Teddy Eldridge and Mary Elizabeth Barbour Dunkle; husband, Larry H. Booth; and brother, Verlin E. Dunkle. Survivors include sisters, Thelma Rupe and Audrey Clark; children, Theodore and Irmgard Booth, Elizabeth "Betsy" and John Weiler; three nephews; and a niece. Burial was July 22, 2006, in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington.

DIED – JULY 19, 2006 ** DANIEL E. CALDWELL, 85, of Kenova, WV, at the Huntington VA Medical Center. Born March 26, 1921, in Kenova, WV. Preceded in death by his parents John and Martha Maynard Caldwell; six sisters; and four brothers. Survivors include sisters, Gladys Parsley, Nora Hodge, Nellie Ferguson, and Norma (Winford) Wood; brother, Paul Caldwell; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was July 22, 2006, in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova.

DIED – JULY 21, 2006 ** OPAL GLADYS SPRY, 72, of Ranger, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Born August 20, 1933, at Big Creek, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Billy and Pearly Lovejoy Adkins; step-father, Dewey Dolin; sisters, Ruby Lovejoy, Nellie Adkins, and Becky Adkins; daughter, Rosie Mae Spry; son, Roger Lee Spry; and son-in-law, Lewis (Bud) McCoy. Survivors include her husband, Lacy Spry; children, Opal Marie (Lee) Rakes, Lacy (Pam) Spry, Jr., Ruby McCoy, Linda (Ernest) Vance, Sue (Dan), Dollie (Buddy) Dalton, Ricky (Mary) Spry, Barbara (Billy) Bender, Hubert Spry, Billy Spry, and Pearly (James) Vance; brothers, Garfield Adkins, Don Adkins, Herbert Dolin, Billy Adkins and Lonnie Adkins; sister, Edith Toney; 40 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren. Burial was July 24, 2006, in the Spry Cemetery, Ranger, WV.

DIED – JULY 20, 2006 ** VERA REGINA WYRICK SMITH, 87, of Lavalette, WV, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born April 28, 1919, in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Marvin Ellsworth and Clifton Estelle Rooper Wyrick; husband, Harry W. Smith; sons, Larry E. Smith and an infant son; and brothers, Marvin, Jr., Charles, Kyle, and Clyde Wyrick. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia L. (Glenn Cox) Stinnett; son, Harry W. (Billie) Smith, Jr.; sister, Lorraine Pennywitt; brother, Franklin (Susie) Wyrick; daughter-in-law, Judy Smith; sisters-in-law, Nellie Smith, Juanita Wyrick and Norma Thompson; brother-in-law, Arthur Smith; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Burial was July 22, 2006, in Mount Vernon Cemetery. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

DIED – JULY 20, 2006 ** THOMAS CALDWELL, 68, of East Lynn, at home. Born November 18, 1937, in Wayne County. Preceded in death by his parents, Thurman Caldwell and Viola Cyfers Caldwell; brothers, Buster Caldwell and Herbert Caldwell; and one granddaughter. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Caldwell; daughters, Dawn (Mike Adams) Caldwell, Martha (Abe) Watts, Sheila (Gary) Tiller, and Brandy (Brad) Stapleton; sons, Thomas, Jr., (Virgie) Caldwell, James Adam Caldwell, and Travis Caldwell; 12 grand children; mother- and father-in-law, Martha and Luther Napier; sisters, Eddie Jean (Collie) Sias, Mary Dean, and Irene (Archie) Wiley; brothers, Thurman Caldwell, Jr., Donald Caldwell, and Jackie (Pansy) Caldwell; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was July 24, 2006, in the Cyfers Cemetery.

DIED – JULY 22, 2006 ** DONALD G. "DONNIE" THACKER, SR., 71, of Huntington, WV, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born May 9, 1935, in Huntington. Preceded in death by his parents, T.H. "Tod" and Alma Barnette Thacker; former wife, Charlotte Stone Thacker; daughter, Pamela Thacker Slavens; and a granddaughter. Survivors include a son, Donald G. Thacker, Jr.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Gene, Johnny, Paul and Dallas; sisters, Geraline Holley, Brenda Thacker, and Janice Mynes; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was July 26, 2006, in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington.

DIED – JULY 22, 2006 ** DORIS JEAN ROSS GOODERHAM, 66, of Huntington, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born September 3, 1939, in Stiltner, Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Carrie Davis Ross; brother, Emory Ross; and sister, Ann Reynolds. Survivors include her husband, Carl "Buck" Gooderham, Sr.; daughters, Marsha Gooderham and Jeanie (William "Bill") Bolt; son, Carl (Rosemary Clifford) Gooderham, Jr.; four grandchildren; sisters, Juanita Tingle, Della Jones, Ada McFann, Gerry Huff, Carol (Roger) Buckland; brothers, Robert Ross, Jr., and William Ross; and many nieces and nephews. Burial was July 26, 2006, in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington.

DIED – JULY 22, 2006 ** EDWARD N. SIMMONS, 55, of Huntington at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born December 11, 1950, in Cabell County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Morris E. Simmons and Frances Lea Owens Simmons Moncer; and son, Joseph Edward Simmons. . Survivors include a son, Eric Simmons; brothers, Amos (Eva) Simmons and Samuel (Lucy) Simmons; and many nieces and nephews. Burial was July 27, 2006, in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, WV.

DIED – JULY 23, 2006 ** LEWIS JACKSON "JACK" WATTS, 92, of Dunlow, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Martha Clark Watts; wife, Millie Watts; sons, Richard and Herman Watts; brothers, Elbert Watts, John Watts, Rufus Watts, Leo Watts, and Sesco Watts; and sisters, Drusilla Vance and Liza Vance. Survivors include children, Paul Lee, Alford, Barb and Liza Ann; stepchildren, James (June) Watts, Russell Watts, Hazel Dingess, Alpha Watts and Mary Robertson; numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Burial was July 26, 2006, in the Maryland Napier Cemetery.

DIED – JULY 24, 2006 ** CHESTER RAMEY, 92, of Huntington, WV, in Huntington Health and Rehabilitation. Born October 10, 1913, in Wayne, County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, George R. "Barlow" and Geneva Adkins Ramey; wife, Marguerite Chatterton Ramey; brothers, Henry, Robert, Ollie, Enos, Talmadge, and Erie Ramey; and sister, Esta Carey. Survivors include a son, Gary (Toni) Ramey; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial was July 26, 2006, in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington.

DIED – JULY 24, 2006 ** ORBI "PAPPY" SCOTT, 88 of Wayne, WV, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born March 22, 1918, in Franklin County, AL. Preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Elizabeth Scott; daughter, Jean Scott; brothers, Rathe Scott, Edge Scott, Billy Joe, Jr., and George Scott, Jr.; and sisters, Lorean Jones, Ideall Pounders, and Lucille Presley. Survivors include his wife, Birdie Copley Scott; daughter, Dean (George) Ratliff; sons, Roger (Gloria) Scott, Ray (Rose) Scott, and Ron (Amber) Scott; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial information was not available.

DIED – JULY 24, 2006 ** SHIRLEY LOUISE HUNT, 62, of Old Fort, NC, at Missions Hospital in Asheville, NC. Born August 31, 1943. Preceded in death by her parents, Norbert and Eva Rice Carter. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie Hunt; daughters, Peggy Young, Cheryl Horn, and Rosa Maynard; son, Tommy Joe Maynard; brother, Glen Carter; three sisters; and five grandchildren. Burial was July 27, 2006, in the Carter Cemetery in Louisa.

DIED – JULY 25, 2006 ** PEARL PATRICIA NAILARD KESINGER FRANTZ, 65, of Wayne, WV, in Palmdale, CA. Born February 25, 1941, in Tavistock, England. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Eva Nailard Manwell; brother, Jimmy Manwell; and a great-grandson. Survivors include children, Janine Lynn Kessinger Ritchie; Gene Webster (Julie) Kessinger, Laura Renee Kessinger, Fawn Lee Kessinger Wright, Jeffrey Jerome (Teree) Kessinger, and Patricia Gale Kessinger (Robert) Bartram; sisters, Carol Anetta Manwell Reher, Jane Yvonne Manwell, and Betty Louise Manwell Hollis; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial was August 4, 2006, in the Crabtree Cemetery on Joel's Branch.

DIED - JULY 26, 2006 ** JENEVRA FAY "JENNY" ADKINS, 79, of Wayne, WV, at her residence. Born July 16, 1927, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Fannie Aliff Stephens; husband, Bill Adkins; infant child, Charles Avery; daughter, Rosie Artrip; son, Mitchell Adkins; sisters, Amanda Bradshaw, Ethel Terry, and Mary Crockett; and brother, Clayton Stephens. Survivors include daughters, Sherry (Bobby) Stidham, Colleen (Corkie) Basenback, and Fay (Terry) Triplett; sisters, Margaret "Mog" Gilkerson, Anna (Humbug) Brunty, Marjorie Pinson, and Lorene (Donald); brothers, Oscar (Polly) Stephens, Keith (Pearl) Stephens, and Danny Ray Estep; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Burial was July 29, 2006, in the Stephens Cemetery at Wayne.

DIED – JULY 26, 2006 ** JOHN WESLEY RAKES, III, 37, of Mill Creek Road, Fort Gay, WV, at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, KY. Born September 26, 1968, in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by his father, John Wesley Rakes, II. Survivors include his mother, Judith Jarvis Rakes; wife, Vanessa Kitts Rakes; daughters, Danielle Nicole, Katelyn Jenae, and Wesley Renae; son, Bryan Edward; sister, Brenda (Harold) Hall; and brothers, Wayne (Sherry) Rakes, Joe (Sherri) Rakes, and James (Toni) Rakes. Burial was July 29, 2006, in the Kitts Cemetery, Fort Gay.

DIED – JULY 27, 2006 ** MARGARET MARIE CAMPBELL, 86, of Fort Gay, WV. Born June 4, 1920, in Saltpetre, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Gussie Wellman Spears; and husband, Kenneth Campbell. Survivors include a daughter, Sheila Audine (Harold) Maynard; son, Gene (Sandy) Campbell; sister, Dollie Rose; and brother, Arville Spears; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews and nieces. . Burial was July 30, 2006, in the Campbell Family Cemetery at Fort Gay, WV.

DIED – JULY 27, 2006 ** JESSIE E. BRADLEY TRADOR, 78, of Kenova, WV, at Heritage Center in Huntington. Born December 13, 1927, in Fallsburg, KY. Preceded in death by her parents, Landon E. and Gypsy Bradley; and husband, Guy H. Trador. Survivors include sons, Edward (Bette) Trador and Alan R. (Debbie) Trador; stepson, Larry E. (Norma) Trador; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial was August 1, 2006, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

DIED – JULY 27, 2006 ** BASIL FRANKLIN CYRUS, 49, of Wayne, WV, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born May 27, 1957, in Wayne County. Survivors include his parents, Basil and Viola Runyon Cyrus; daughter, Stacy (Chris) Bowens; son, Steven (Rebecca) Cyrus; sister, Patricia (Travis) Blankenship; two nieces; and one grandson. Burial was August 1, 2006, in the Cyrus Family Cemetery on Wilson Creek Road, Wayne, WV.

DIED – JULY 28, 2006 ** PROVIDENZIA ZENA SANSOM, 71, of Huntington, formerly of Wayne, WV, at Hospice House of Huntington. Born February 5, 1935, in Beckley, WV. Preceded in death by her father,
Guiseppe Amato; husband, Rollen Glen Sansom; and sister, Madeline Ledahawsky. Survivors include her mother, Antoinetta Amato; daughters, Mary Sansom, Ruth (Tim) Smith, and Catherine (David) Harold; three grandchildren; sisters, Jewell (Frank) Dheel, Rosemary (Ralph) Chase, Teresa Chase (Chuck) Bujak, and Carol (Thomas) Aaron; brothers, Emanuel Amato, Sam Amato, and Patsy (Dorothy) Amato; great-aunt, Nellie Amato; a sister-in-law, Eliza Adkins; and brother-in-law, Denvil Sansom. Burial was July 31, 2006, in the Crockett Cemetery near Wayne.

DIED – JULY 28, 2006 ** ELIZABETH I. PERRY, 79, of Wayne, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born December 24, 1926, in Wayne County. Preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Eliza Wallace Perry; and brother, Tony Perry. Survivors include sister, Effie P. Williamson; sister-in-law, Lilly "Boots" Perry; five nephews; a niece; and 12 great-nieces and great-nephews. Burial was July 31, 2006, in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne.

DIED – JULY 29, 2006 ** BARBARA ANNE RHODES, 56, of Wayne, formerly of Huntington, at Charter House, Wayne, WV. Born November 19, 1949, in Huntington. Preceded in death by her parents,
Charles G. Rhodes, Jr., and Maybelle Christine Ruynon Rhodes. Survivors include her sister, Mary Christine Rhodes; three nephews; and five great-nieces. Burial was August 1, 2006, in Woodmere Memorial Park, Abbey of Remembrance.

DIED – JULY 29, 2006 ** JOANN CHRISTIAN BELL, "WASPER," of Huntington, in the Hospice House of Huntington. Born March 15, 1954, Cabell County, WV. Survivors include her parents, Paul and Hester Watts Christian; husband, Arvel H. "A. B." Bell; sons, Matt Christian and Mike (Karla) Bell; daughters, Tammy (Eric) Oberdorf and Terri (Keith) Holbrook; three grandchildren; brothers, Homer (Millie) Christian, Larry Christian, and Michael Christian; sisters, Janet Rowe and Marlene (Bob) Lawless; and a host of nieces and nephews.

DIED – JULY 30, 2006 ** VANCE "LEATHER" METZ, 89, of Kenova, WV, at his residence. Born December 16, 1916, in Spencer, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo and Bertha Price Metz. Survivors include his wife, Nevada Phyllis Davis Metz; daughters, Kathleen (Paul) Cress and Glendolyn Donese (Burton) Anderson; sons, Eugene (Carol) Metz and Garry Lee (Ruth) Metz; one granddaughter; three grandsons; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth and Minnie; and brother, Oris; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was August 2, 2006, in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova.

DIED – JULY 30, 2006 ** LAWRENCE ELMER GILLIAM, 79, of Radnor, WV. Born March 1, 1927. Preceded in death by his parents, Ebb and Georgia Browning Gilliam. Survivors include his wife, Mary Fern Cook Gilliam; daughter, Linda Thompson; son, Russell Lee Gilliam; and one grandchild. Burial was August 2, 2006, in the Cook Cemetery in Mill Creek, WV.

DIED – JULY 30, 2006 ** JOANN HENSLEY SMITH, 75, of Huntington, WV. Born June 21, 1931, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Myrtle Spurlock Hensley; husband, Charles W. "Jack" Smith, Jr.; sisters, Thelma Drown and Natalee Bennett; and brothers, Ezra Hensley, Robert Lee Hensley, and Lovel Ray Hensley. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly Ann Smith; son, Billy Jack Smith; four grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; brothers, Ralph Hensley and C.J. (Lillian) Hensley; sisters, Effie Marie Spaulding, Marylee Adkins, Carolyn Mullens, and Nell Smith; sister-in-law, Pam Burcham; brother-in-law, Ronnie (Ott) Smith; aunt, Opal Fisher; and a niece. Burial information was not available.

DIED – JULY 30, 2006 ** AUBREY CLARENCE "MOUSIE" "BROWN" HAYNER, 80, of Lavalette, WV, at the Huntington VA Medical Center. Born January 20, 1926, in Boone County, WV. Preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Belcher Hayner; sons, Aubrey Hassel Hayner and John Henry Hayner; and brothers, Frank Hayner and Tom Hayner. Survivors include his wife, Vercie Duty Hayner; daughters, Jane (Freddie) Clark, Rebecca (Hobert) Rice, and Helen Hayner; sons, Tom (Vickie) Hayner and Paul Hayner; sisters, Martha (Pete) Shepard and Helen (Larry) Ferrell; brothers, Elbert "Joe" (Delores) Hayner and James (Sandy) Hayner; 21 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. Burial was August 3, 2006, in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne.

DIED – JULY 31, 2006 ** DELORES "MIM" MAYS HARMON, at her residence. Born January 10, 1918, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Erastis and Gypsy Ball Mays; husband, George Harmon; and two grandchildren. Survivors include daughters, Mary (Bob) Lucas, Sharon (Dennis) Damron, Naomi (Danny) McSweeney; son, George Mitchell (Connie) Harmon; brothers, Clifford Mays, Keith Mays, Glenn (Judy) Mays; nine grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Burial was August 3, 2006, in the Harmon Cemetery.

DIED – JULY 31, 2006 ** JOHN STEPHEN HARRISON, 71, of Huntington, WV, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born February 25, 1935, in Beckley, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Edra Harrison. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Jean Dick Harrison; brothers, Gary Harrison and Larry Harrison; sisters, Jean Taylor and Janice (John) Bednash; sons, James Stephen (Kandie) Harrison and John Stacy (Angie) Harrison; two grandsons; and two granddaughters. Burial was August 4, 2006, in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington.

DIED – JULY 31, 2006 ** PAULETTE ADKINS, 41, of Wayne, WV. Born August 22, 1964, in Lincoln County, WV, a daughter of Harlan "Bud" and Georgia Hale Adkins of Wayne, West Virginia. Preceded in death by her husband, Dale Berry; and brothers, Paul Adkins and David Adkins. Survivors include her daughter, Rachel Suzanne Merritt (Justin) Ramsey; sister, Teresa Staley; brother, Calvin (Kay) Adkins; sister, Debby Banke; brothers, Dallas (Bonnie) Keys, Lavaul (Dawn) Keys, and Willy (Kathy) Keys; and many nieces and nephews. Burial was August 4, 2006, in the Berry Cemetery, Genoa, WV.

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