WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
November, 2006

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DIED – NOVEMBER 1, 2006 ** DONNA JEAN COLLINS, 65, of Huntington. Born September 15, 1941, in Wayne. Preceded in death by her parents, Ras and Myrtle Adkins; son, Delton Edward Collins; daughter, Kathy Lynn Collins Chapman; and a granddaughter. Survivors include her husband, Delton Collins; daughters, Mary "Tiny" (Clyde) Pinson and Loretta "Nene" (Randy) Adkins; sons, Mike Collins and Leroy (Sally) Collins; twelve grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four sisters; and three brothers. Burial was November 4, 2006, in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 1, 2006 ** ETHEL DORIS VAUGHAN, 88, originally of South Charleston, WV, in Richmond, VA. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Moody Vaughan. Survivors include sons, Charles D. (Donna) Vaughan and David C. (Linda) Vaughan; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brother, B. Carlton Saunders. Burial was November 6, 2006, in Mills-Vaughan Cemetery, Wayne, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 1, 2006 ** JERRY G. WILLIAMSON, 40, of Sydney, OH. Born December 4, 1965, in Lincoln County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Otho and Thelma Caldwell Williamson; and brother, Keith Maynard. Survivors include his wife, Linda Williamson; daughter, Jamie Pultz; sons, Jimmy Pultz, Billy Pultz and Johnny Pultz; sisters, Linda Garrett, Dora Napier, and Della Goldsmith; brothers, Ervin Mitchell Maynard, Otis Kelvin Maynard, Otho Williamson, Terry M. Maynard, Abe Lance Maynard; and two grandchildren. Burial was November 7, 2006, in Greasy Ridge Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 1, 2006 ** ILENE GAYLE PELFREY, 80, of Ceredo, WV, at her home. Born January 2, 1926, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Anna Murphy Finley; and husband, Luther Pelfrey, Jr. Survivors include her son, Roger J. Pelfrey; sister, Juanita Johnson; three granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. Burial was November 4, 2006, in Maple Hill Cemetery in Kenova, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 1, 2006 ** LEWIS RAY PAULEY, 89, of Ona, WV, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Born December 18, 1916, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Victoria Ailiff Pauley; and wife, Margaret Avinell Pauley. Survivors include his daughter, Patricia Ann (Lowell) Johnson; son, James W. Pauley; sister, Mavis (Winfield) Martin; brother, Roy Franklin (Peggie) Pauley; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial was November 3, 2006, in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 1, 2006 ** BILLY JACK MULLENS, 78, of Huntington, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Born November 18, 1927, in Kenova. Preceded in death by his parents, Hurl and Leola Chadwick Mullens; brothers, Herbert and Charles Mullens; and sisters, Irene Calhoun and Dovetta Ratliff. Survivors include his wife, Marlyn Mae Mullens; daughters, Teresa (Len) Fouch and Yvonne Elkins; three grandsons; brother, Clevis Nelson Mullens; and sisters, Barbara Garner and Peggy (William B.) Tooley. Burial was November 5, 2006, in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 1, 2006 ** CHARLES W. HUFFMAN, 87, of Huntington, at his residence. Born November 3, 1918, in Middlebourne, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, William Harrison and Ida Florence Blake Huffman; wife, Cloie D. Scarberry Huffman; five sisters; four brothers; and son-in-law, Raymond Wilson. Survivors include daughters, Ida Wilson and Joyce (Roger) Hutchinson; a grandson; a granddaughter; a step-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was November 4, 2006, in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 1, 2006 ** ANNA LOUISE WILSON BURNS, 84, at J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa. Born August 17, 1922. Preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Herma Chapman Wilson; husband, Rowland T. Burns Jr.; and brothers, Lawrence, Claudius, and Herbert Wilson. Survivors include her son, Rowland T. (Genevieve) Burns, Jr.; daughter, Betty Kathryn (Jim) See; four grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathryn Cabiness and Betty Lou Ball; and brother, Elmer (Thelma) Wilson; and many nieces and nephews. Burial information was not available.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 2, 2006 ** LINDA JANE ANSELL, 66. Born March 4, 1940, in Fort Gay, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Jackson and Mary Etta Peters. Survivors include her husband, George Ansell; son, Brian (Kim) Ansell; and brother, Larry, (Diane) Peters. Burial was November 9, 2006, in Fort Gay, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 2, 2006 ** ANN MARIE ROWE, 61, of Ceredo, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Born June 4, 1945, in Kenova, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert W. and Monnie Diamond Rowe; sister, Nancy Barnett; and brother, Robert J. Rowe. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ellen (Mike Carroll) Booth; a grandson; sister, Mary Sue Salyers; brother, Clyde Bruce Rowe; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was November 6, 2006, in Dock's Creek Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 3, 2006 ** NELLIE A. SKEENS SMITH DINGESS, 93, of Kenova, at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, KY. Born July 24, 1913, in Hubbardstown, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Bertha Bloat Skeens; husband, Elmo V. Smith; and sons, Clarence E. and Jackie L. Smith. Survivors include children, Donald V. (Judy) Smith, Patty L. Honaker, Opal F. Elkins, Rosemary (Michael) Clibon, Arthur V. (Sharron) Smith, William J. (Sharon) Smith, and Sue E. (Eddie) Christian; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Burial was November 7, 2006, in Cyrus Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 4, 2006 ** CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS "CHRIS" WATTS, JR., 79, of Huntington, at his residence. Born March 27, 1927, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Christopher Columbus Watts, Sr., and Idona Clark Watts; eight brothers; four sisters; and one grandson. Survivors include his wife, Helen Eplin Watts; son, Robert Sherman Watts; daughters, Dianne (Darrell) Watts-Hodgkinson and Linda Darlene Watts (Carroll) Adkins; stepchildren and their spouses, Gary Lynn and Joyce Adkins, Michael Dwain and Lynn Adkins, Lucy and Ken Kramer, Teresa Adkins and Lester Ray and Peggy Adkins; half sister, Ada Hunter; brother, General Watts; 23 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Burial was November 7, 2006, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 5, 2006 ** VIRGIL RATCLIFF, 84, of Huntington, WV, in Hospice House of Huntington. Born March 18, 1922, in Ceredo, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, James William and Sadie Maynard Ratcliff; sisters, Virginia Lee, Jeanette, and two infant sisters; and brother, James William Ratcliff, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Anna L. Ratcliff; daughter, Peggy P. Waugh; sons, Robert R. (Kay) Ratcliff, Jeffery L. (Angela) Ratcliff, and Dale A. Ratcliff; six grandchildren; sisters, Juanita Smith and Charlene Hunt; brother, Albert Ratcliff; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was November 8, 2006, in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 6, 2006 ** BESSIE BUSKIRK, 96, of Wayne, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born August 30, 1910, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Wayne and Elizabeth Muncy Jackson Napier; husbands, Henry Roseman "Ode" Stephens, Troy Hale and John Henry Buskirk; sisters, Muriel Talbert and Georgia Mills; brothers, Lucian Jackson, Wayne Napier, Edward Napier, and French Napier, Jr.; stepbrothers, Albert, Tom Pat, Henry, Walter and William Franklin Napier; three grandsons; and sons-in-law, Dennis Pauley, Robert Hale, Estil Williams and George Avery. Survivors include daughters, Jeneda (Emmit, Jr.) Pauley, Elizabeth Pauley, Alva Hale, and Hazel Avery; sons, Albert (Beulah) Stephens, Arthur Stephens, Wayne (Sharon) Stephens, Claude Hale (Jean Elizabeth) Martin; sisters, Evelyn Baker and Vergie Baker; brothers, Artie Napier and Russell (Lola) Napier; 28 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great grandchildren. Burial was November 9, 2006, in Stephens Cemetery, Wayne, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 6, 2006 ** NADA PARSONS STEELMAN, 87, of Portales, NM. Born August 27, 1919, in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, D. R. Parsons, and Henrietta Armbrecht Parsons; stepmother, Elizabeth Johnson; husband, John "Jack" Steelman; and son, John Russell Steelman. Survivors include her daughter, Nada "Nico"(Barney) Cameron-Francis; a grandson; two great-grandchildren; and three nieces. Burial was November 13, 2006, in Woodmere Cemetery in Huntington.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 6, 2006 ** ADDIE MAE MARCUM, 74, of Fort Gay, WV, at Hospice House of Huntington. Born February 19, 1932, in Wilsondale, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Paris and Grace Maynard Stroud; son, Danny Wade Marcum; four sisters; and three brothers. Survivors include her husband, Gid Marcum; daughters, Judy (Doug) James and Sandra Marcum; sister, Vada Carroll; brothers, Carl Stroud and Landon (Barbara) Stroud; three grandchildren; and a great grandson. Burial was November 9, 2006, in Marcum - James Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 6, 2006 ** GLEMA IRENE ESTEPP SEAGRAVE, 63, of Wayne. Preceded in death by her parents, Romeo Estepp and Marie Rama Estep. Survivors include her daughters, Vicki Osborne, Debbie Vanhoose, Regina Layfield, Lisa Lycans, and Patty Berry; sons; Randy Thompson and Ricky Thompson; 19 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Puckett, Polly Combat, and Helen Meager; brothers, Phillip Estepp, Butch Estepp, Robert Estepp, and Romeo Etepp. Burial was November 9, 2006, in the Damron Cemetery, Radnor, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 7, 2006 ** ZELLIA FORTNER. Born in Wayne, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Nancy Ann Moore Fortner; sisters, Eva Marcum and Myrtle Fortner Napier; and brothers, Earl Fortner and Wayne Fortner, Jr. Survivors include sisters, Mary Belle Thompson and Janie Barker; brothers, Grover Fortner and Lawrence "Zattie" Fortner; and many nieces and nephews. Burial was November 10, 2006, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 7, 2006 ** RICHARD WAYNE SIMPKINS, 80, of Kenova, WV, in the Wayne Health and Rehab Center. Born October 31, 1926, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, James R. and Nola Brumfield Simpkins; and wife, Anna Jean Cole Simpkins. Survivors include a son, John W. (Cathy) Simpkins; two step-grandsons; sister, Betty Hutchinson; and two nieces. Burial was November 10, 2006, in Maple Hill Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 7, 2006 ** CHARLES RICHARD TAYLOR, 62, of Wayne. Born July 8, 1944, in Huntington. Preceded in death by his father, George Taylor; 10 brothers and sisters; son, Charles Richard Taylor II, and a grandson. Survivors include his mother, Dillie Taylor; wife, Roselee Taylor; sons, Roy Lee (Sherri) Taylor and Steven Lee Taylor; four grandchildren; brothers, Billy Ray Taylor and George "Eddie" Taylor; sisters, June (Bill) Adkins, Faye Bundy, Margaret Ann Byrd, Janice "Marie" Taylor, Iva Smith, and Judy (Johnny) Smith; sister-in-law, Lucy (Paul) Copley; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial information was not available.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 8, 2006 ** LILLIAN F. DUKEMAN, 79, of Westerville, OH. Born in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Grace Osborn; husband, Thomas Dukeman; brother, Haskel Osborn; and sisters, Eileen M. Slack and Pearl E. Midkiff. Survivors include her son, Timothy D. (Rebecca L.) Dukeman; daughter, Lisa K. (Daniel J.) Mittlesteadt; a grandson; sisters, Ruth E. (Donald) Taylor and Ima L. Jennings; brother, James F. (Barbara) Osborn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was November 15, 2006, at the Chapel of Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, OH.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 8, 2006 ** VIRGINIA "HOPE" McCALLISTER, 65, of Wayne, WV, at Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Born January 10, 1941, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Letha Hutchison Miller; husband, Cledith McCallister; sisters Arbutus (Peach) Spence, Janice Carol Miller, and Gloria Jean Miller; brothers, Clinton (Bill) Miller and an infant brother. Survivors include daughters, Sherry (Ira) Joye, Rita Russell, Rosie (Duane) Combs; and son, Robert (Debbie) Miller; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sally Bradshaw, Ella Pack, and Joyce Followay; and five adopted grandchildren. Burial was November 11, 2006, in Mills-Vaughan Cemetery, Wayne.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 9, 2006 ** VERLA JEAN MCCLOUD, 76, in Hospice House of Huntington. Preceded in death by her parents, Monroe and Rose Mae Curry Conn; and husband, George Herman McCloud. Survivors include her daughter, Gina Kehali (Terry) Kates; a granddaughter; a great-granddaughter; brother, Arnold Paul (Patty) Conn; brother-in-law, Melvin Pridemore; sister-in-law, Thelma Conn; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was November 11, 2006, at Hillcrest Cemetery, Route 75, Kenova, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 9, 2006 ** SYBEL MAE PERRY, 73, of Huntington, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born May 29, 1933, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Izel Adkins McComas; sister, Louise Perry; and brother, Elba McComas. Survivors include her husband, William E. Perry; daughter, Everetta (David) Dean; son, Keith O. (Angela) Perry; sister, Bessie Mills; brothers, Ollie McComas, William Everett McComas, Irvin McComas, and Aaron McComas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was November 12, 2006, in Forest Memorial Park, Milton, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 9, 2006 ** JAMES A. "JIM" COLE JR., 49, of Chesapeake, OH, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born May 20, 1957, in Portsmouth, OH. Survivors include his parents, James A. Cole, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Lynch Cole; wife, Trina Gibson Cole; daughters, Cassie Jeffers and Brittany Jeffers; brothers, Bill Cole and Brian (Missy) Cole; nine nieces and nephews; aunt and uncle, Doug and Hersie Cole; and uncle, Randy Cole. Burial was November 9, 2006, in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 9, 2006 ** ANNIE RUE DANIELS, 58, of Louisa, KY. Born November 21, 1947, in Chillicothe, OH. Preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Carrie Bell Childers. Survivors include her husband, Lion David Daniels; daughters, Linda Lou Daniels and Kathy Christian; sons, James Christian, Robert Christian, Gary Christian, Doug Eugene Daniels, and David Lee Daniels; sisters, Marie Jordan and Mary Childers; and brothers, Joe Childers and Ralph Childers, Jr. Burial was November 10, 2006, in Childers Cemetery in Richardson, KY.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 11, 2006 ** THORNTON LOVINS, 85, of Boardman, OH, formerly of Dunlow, in Forum Health Northside Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Shelda Salmons Lovins. Burial information was not available.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 11, 2006 ** DANNIE LEE BOOTH, 56, of Huntington, WV, in New Bern, NC. Born November 22, 1949, in West Columbia, WV. Preceded in death by his father, Ralph Edward Booth. Survivors include his mother, Hazel Marie Booth; wife, Terri Gambrel Booth; daughters, Danielle Edwards and Brittany Booth; son, Aaron Wilcox; two grandchildren; sisters, Joanne Booth and Patty Gunn; brother, Eddie Booth; and maternal grandmother, Nellie Ratcliff. Burial was November 16, 2006, in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 11, 2006 ** YVONNA SUE "BONNIE" ROACH of Huntington, WV. Born June 3, 1949. Preceded in death by her father, Charles Simmons. Survivors include her mother, Maxine Simmons; sister, Lois (Jimmy) Barber; brother, Jerrell (Marlene) Simmons; daughter, Misty Dawn Nicholas; two grandchildren; two nephews; and three great-nephews. Burial information was not available.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 13, 2006 ** ROBERT V. LUTHER, SR., 78, of Huntington, WV, in the Hospice House of Huntington. Born June 19, 1928, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Kendrick Luther; brothers, James, Adrian and Frank; and sisters, Virginia and Evelyn Adkins. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Parsons Luther; sons, Robert (Susan), Roger (Janet), Richard, Rodney (Susannah), Ronald (Carol), and Ralph Kenneth; daughter, Karen (Bruce) Chesne; brother, John; sisters, Anna Crabtree, Marjorie Ray, Flora Sanderson and Mary Willis; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Burial was November 15, 2006, in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 14, 2006 ** WILLIAM "BILL" ROY RAINES, 87, of Huntington, WV, at his home. Born April 4, 1919. Preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Martha Smith Raines; wives, Shirley Ann Wilson and Agnes M. Edwards; daughter-in-law, Glenna Watts Raines; brothers, Robert, Everett and Allen Raines; and sisters, Fannie and Nellie. Survivors include children, William H. (Glenna) Raines, Robert F. (Debbie) Raines, Sallie L. (Tom) Rakes, and Terry (Donna) Raines; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. Burial was November 17, 2006, in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 15, 2006 ** JAMES E. WILLIAMS, 63, of Ceredo, WV, at Kings Daughter's Medical Center in Ashland, KY. Born May 22, 1943, in Kenova. Survivors include his parents, Bentley B. and Virginia Bartram Williams; wife, Dorothy V. Ward Williams; daughter, Patty C. Williams; and mother-in-law, Sadie Ward. Burial was November 18, 2006, in Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 15, 2006 ** RUSH D. YOUNG, 74, of Sidney, OH, at his residence. Born November 7, 1934, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Lillie Thompson Young; and brothers, Rudy Young, Oscar Young, Lee Roy Young and Earnest Young. Survivors include his wife, Wanda; daughters, Wanda Lee and Lilly May; brothers, James Young and Glen Young; sister, Fay; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was November 19, 2006, in the Young Cemetery on Joels Branch.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 15, 2006 ** BARBARA JEAN STAPLETON, 62, of East Lynn, WV, at Hospice House of Huntington. Born January 8, 1944, in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Alonzo and Hettie Ramey; paternal grandparents, Lafe and Jettie Maynard; sister, Roberta Smith; and uncle, Paul B. Maynard. Survivors include her parents, Hobert C. and Alma J. Ramey Maynard; husband, Virgil Stapleton; daughter, Lanette (J.R.) Clark; sons, Hobert "Hoby" (Yong "Lee") Stapleton, Ronnie (Peggy) Stapleton, and Roy (Melissa) Stapleton; sister, Bonnie (Al) Pope; ten grandchildren; seven nephews; three nieces; and sister-in-law, Joyce (Stanton) Eaves. Burial was November 18, 2006, in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 16, 2006 ** BEULAH ANN KITTS, 66, of Fort Gay, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Born February 3, 1940, at Logan, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Gertrude Buskirk Maynard; husband, Ralph Kitts; son, Eddie Kitts; brother, Dennis; sister, Barb; and a great-granddaughter. Survivors include daughters, Carolyn "Sis" (Tronnie) Boone, Diana Lynn (Kenny) Salmons, and Donna (Terry) Berry; sisters, Carol Sue Campbell, Mary (Kenneth) Perry, and Brenda (Gary) Bowens, and Martha (Hank) Wanzer; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Burial was November 19, 2006, in the Kitts Cemetery near Fort Gay.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 16, 2006 ** FARLEY WHITE, 72, of Ranger, WV, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born November 9, 1934, in Logan County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, McKinley and Kathleen White; and brothers, Colbert White and Kenneth White. Survivors include his wife, Helen Mabry White; daughters, Laura White, Arbeauty (James) Carter, and April Adkins; six grandchildren; sisters, Patricia Harper and Lilly White; and brothers, Edward White, Henry White, and McKinley White, Jr. Burial was in Ward's Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 16, 2006 ** GENEVIEVE ADAMS. Born August 31, 1924 in Earling, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Tilden and Anna Mae Stapleton Parsons; husband, Alvra Adams; son, Curtis Ray Toler; daughter, Tonya Adams; five grandchildren; sisters, Shelba Jean Helmondollar, Barbara Linville, Vesta Herbst, Billie Jo Alesi, and Donna Bunch. Survivors include daughters, Lynneeda (George) Watts, Vesta Pauley, Donna (Ron) Smith, Katrina (Lee) Reeves, and Debbie (Brad) Blanchard; sons, Tommy (Zelma) Toler, Alvra (Sue) Adams, Jr., Arnold Adams, Glen (Stephanie) Adams, Jeffery Dale (Betty) Adams, and Luther Morris Adams; daughter-in-law, Betty Toler; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Mabel Bailey, Maxine Murphy, and Judy Rietmier; and brothers, Andrew Parsons, Alvis Glen Parsons, and Tilden Parsons. Burial was November 19, 2006, in Community Memorial Gardens.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 16, 2006 ** OLETA MAXINE BROWN. Born August 22, 1920, in West Liberty, KY. Preceded in death by her husbands, Lester Herman Sheets, Frank Brown, and Herman Rogalsky. Survivors include her daughters, Ella Jo Sheets and Shirley (Danny) Hutchison; son, Clarin David Sheets; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Burial was November 20, 2006, in Woodmere Memorial Park.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 16, 2006 ** PATRICIA MAE PARKS, 57, of Kenova, WV, formerly of Ypsilanti, MI, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born November 11, 1949, in North Matewan, WV. Preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Shade and Recie Steele; and paternal grandparents, Samuel and Samantha Parks. Survivors include her parents, Walter R. and Pauline E. Steele Parks; and several aunts and uncles. Burial was November 18, 2006, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 17, 2006 ** DOROTHY LOU "DUCKY" THOMPSON, 83, of Genoa, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Born March 11, 1923, at Fort Gay. Preceded in death by her parents, Emory and Susie Dawson Thompson; sisters, Mabel Hatten, Norma Perry and Corinne Smith; and brothers, Clarence Thompson, Wilburn Thompson and Leonard Thompson. Survivors include her husband, Howard "Arbuckle" Thompson; daughter, Janie (Richard) May; sons, Larry (Janice) Thompson, Jack Thompson, and Randy Thompson; sisters, Glenna Damron and Estelle Baisden; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was November 20, 2006, in the Robinson Family Cemetery on Joels Branch in Sydney.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 17, 2006 ** RAYMOND E. "ROD" BRUMFIELD, 78, of Huntington, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born March 13, 1928, in Huntington. Preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Hattie Brumfield; first wife, Mary Ann "Billie" Thompson Brumfield; and brother, Donald Lee Brumfield. Survivors include his wife, Carrie Brumfield; daughter, Phoebe Lee (Carl) Watts; son, Ronald Joe Brumfield; two grandsons; Carrie's children, Charles (Kathy) Caperton, Cathy (Michael) Jordan, and Chester (Barbara) Caperton; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Jennie) Brumfield; sisters, Betty McGinnis and Phyllis Morrison; and sister-in-law, Jewell Brumfield. Burial information was not available.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 18, 2006 ** TERRY MICHAEL STEELE, 64, of Huntington. Born January 4, 1942, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Jessie Mae Stevenson Steele; brother, Richard "Dick" Steele; and sisters, Nancy Steele and Judy Hagar. Survivors include his wife, Belva Arnettia Holley Steele; son, Terry (Angela) Michael II; daughter, Teresa Michele (Dana) Edmonds; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Timothy (Frankie) Steele; sisters, Sharon Owens, Margaret (Roy) Bartram, and Mary Dunfee; one niece; and and two great-nieces. Burial was November 22, 2006, in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 18, 2006 ** MAXINE M. MATTILL, of Huntington, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Erma Plymale Carey; husbands, Robert Mattill and Harold McGinnis; sisters, Madaline Wallace Harper and Anna Lee Brown; and brothers, Max Carey and Charles M. Carey. Survivors include her daughter, Sara McGinnis (Thomas) Hacala; a granddaughter; sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles (Virginia) Carey; and several nieces and nephews. Entombment was November 21, 2006, in Woodmere Abbey of Remembrance.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 18, 2006 ** PAUL YORK, 51, of Huntington, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Born September 6, 1955, in Cabell County. Preceded in death by his father, Taylor Junior York; and infant sister, Caroline. Survivors include his mother, Beula Mae (Smith) York; wife, Garnett York; daughter, Kimberly York; two grandchildren; a nephew; brothers, Charles Lee Parsons, Archie Lee Parsons, and Taylor Richard York; and sisters, Jean Shefeld, Betty Lou Stamper, Jerry Parsons, Joyce Ann Cook, Fern Jones, Linda Dodds, and Diana Sue York. Burial was November 21, 2006, in Newman Hatton Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 19, 2006 ** LYNDAL KATHRYN (ELKINS) ORSER, 63. Born February 16, 1943, in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Seibert S. Elkins and Retha M. (Myers) Elkins; brother, Ernest H. Elkins; and twin daughters, Kathryn L. Napier and Karla J. Napier. Survivors include her husband, Robert E. Orser; sisters, Jean Dunkle, Lois (Bob) Silling; brother, Carl (Marge) Elkins; sister-in-law, Frances Elkins; brother-in-law, Norman (Ramona) Orser; children, Anthony (Leesa) Napier and Todd (Kara) Napier; stepchildren, Julie (Mark) Cyphers, Michael (Connie) Priday, and Joseph (Cindy) Priday; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and father- and mother-in-law, Russell and Lola Napier. Burial was November 24, 2006, in Woodmere Cemetery, Huntington, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 19, 2006 ** ARDEN LEE DICK, 74, of Huntington, WV, at his son's residence. Born April 21, 1932, in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, David and Sallie Ferguson Dick; and wife, Lenna Reith Dick. Survivors include sons, John T. Dick and James D. (Angela M.) Dick; five grandchildren; brother, Richard (Linda) Dick; sisters-in-law, Faye (Roy) Martin and Hilda Stutler; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was November 21, 2006, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 19, 2006 ** DORIS J. AKERS, 58, of Huntington, WV, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Born November 25, 1947, in Louisa, KY. Survivors include her parents, Earsal R. and Leota Thompson Rowe; husband, Paul Akers; sons, Paul (Pamela) Akers, Danny (Susan) Akers, and Jason (Julie) Akers; five grandchildren; brothers, Paul (Diane) Rowe and Cecil Rowe; sisters, Barbara (James) Hodge and Kimberly (Brian) Akers; sister-in-law, Linda Maynard; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Burial was November 22, 2006, in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 19, 2006 ** RAYMOND GLEN HOLMES, 46, of Wayne, WV, at his residence. Born September 1, 1960, in Detroit, MI. Preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Doris Dunnavent Holmes. Survivors include his wife, Lori Ann Stephens Holmes; daughter, Brittany Holmes; sons, Jeremy Holmes and James Stephens; brothers, Thurman (Jean) Holmes and Richard (Donna) Holmes; a grandson; mother-in-law, Shirley Stephens; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial information was not available.
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DIED - BETTY JO HICKMAN ADKINS, of Wayne, WV, died at Wayne Continuous Care and Rehabilitation Center, Wayne, WV. Born December 19, 1931, in Obion, TN, the daughter of Robert Howard Hickman and Opal Evastine Hickman Calhoun. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, the late Mose V. and Nannie Mosier. Survivors include a niece, Janet Blankenship. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 21, 2006 ** JUDITH "JUDY" LYNN FOSTER, 50, of Huntington, WV. Born March 6, 1956, in East Lynn. Preceded in death by her mother, Eathel Ella Eplin Merritt; and sister, Colleen Pinson. Survivors include her husband, Robert Foster; daughter, Angela Anderson; son, Joshua Foster; father and stepmother, Harold "Buddy" Merritt and Deloris Jean Merritt; sister, Tina (Warren) Earhart; brothers, Timmy (Theresa) Berry, Dean (Susan) Berry, Brian (Delisa) Merritt, Charlie (Debbie) Berry, and Greg (Michelle) Merritt; mother-in-law, Hilda Foster; brother-in-law, Ronnie (Teresa) Foster; sister-in-law, Sharon Scofield; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was November 24, 2006, in Eplin Family Cemetery, East Lynn, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 21, 2006 ** ERNEST ROGER COPLEY, 53, of Fort Gay, WV, at home. Born July 15, 1953, in Wayne County. Preceded in death by his father, James Fillmore Copley; and sister, Bonnie Copley. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Ann Bradley Copley; sons, Ernest Roger "R. J." (Trista) Copley, Jr., and Jamie Lee Copley; sister, Eunice Faye (Dale) Stamper; brothers, Emmitt (Zella) Copley, Randy (Marcie) Copley, Larry "Tom Cat" (Anita) Copley, and Ricky (Carol) Copley; and a grandson. Burial was November 25, 2006, in the S.D. Copley Cemetery, Dunlow.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 22, 2006 ** CLAUDE RICHARD CANTERBURY, 82, of Wayne, WV, at Hospice House of Huntington. Born May 18, 1924, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bethel Adkins Canterbury. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Smith Canterbury; daughter, Janet (Roy G.) Blankenship; sons, Claude Richard "C.R." Canterbury, II, and Warren T. (Cheryl) Canterbury; and three grandchildren. Burial was November 26, 2006, in Elmwood Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 22, 2006 ** LAURA STALEY, 84, of Genoa, WV. Born January 13, 1922, in East Lynn, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Norma C. Mills Napier; husband, William "Bill" Staley; daughter, Betty Lou Staley; sisters, Ella Napier, Pearl Murphy, Floye Mills, Goldie and Norma Napier; brothers, Okey, Jay, Tim and Benton Napier; and two grandsons. Survivors include daughters, Irene Vance, Pat (Mike) Hughes, and Georgie (Jack) Johnson; sons, Charles Staley, James (Donetta) Staley, Alpha (Gerri) Staley, and William David Staley; sisters, Julie M. Adkins, Mary Lou Adkins, Ruby Watts, Elsie Dean, Delsie Adkins; brothers, R.L. Napier, Jr., Lonnie Napier, and Shirley Napier; 17 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren. Burial was November 26, 2006, in Community Memorial Gardens.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 22, 2006 ** BLANCHE L. SPURLOCK, 87, formerly of Lavalette, WV, at Chateau Grove Senior Living, Barboursville, WV. Born October 14, 1919, in Bluefield, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Fisher H. and Cora M. Damron Bailey; and husband, James Royce Spurlock. Survivors include a sister, Glenna Avonell (Gene) Johnson; two nieces; and several great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Burial was November 24, 2006, in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, OH.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 23, 2006 ** CHARLES EDWARD MARCUM, 70, at Logan Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Donna Williamson Marcum; daughter, Billie Swank; son, Joe Buzza; sister, Jo Ann Kuhn; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a nephew; and a host of uncles and aunts. Burial was November 27, 2006, in Elmwood Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 24, 2006 ** ETHEL WATTS, 92, of Genoa, WV, at her residence. Born September 16, 1914, in Wayne County. Preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Sadie Artrip Webb; husband, Edgar Watts; daughter, Wanda Lee Watts; son-in-law, Jack Adkins; and two grandsons. Survivors include daughters, Dollie Adkins and Allene (Bruce) Thompson; five grandsons; a granddaughter; brother, Lindsey Webb; sisters, Grace Wilson and Frances Tabor; thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Burial was November 27, 2006, in the Thompson Cemetery on Big Lynn.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 24, 2006 ** WILDA FAYE BLANKENSHIP, 74, of Heritage Manor, formerly of Wayne, WV. Born May 31, 1932, in Wayne County. Preceded in death by her parents, Basil and Bessie Lucas Watts; husband, Arthur Blankenship; brothers, Howard Watts and Basil Watts, Jr.; and brother-in-law, George Allen Bocook. Survivors include sisters, Julia Mae Bocook, Nancy Margaret Watts, Mary Elizabeth (Lewis) Baumgarner, and Florence Watts; brothers, Billy Joe (Doris) Watts, Charles T. (Charlotte) Watts, and David L. (Jennifer) Watts; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was November 28, 2006, in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 24, 2006 ** BRENT B. BERRY, 53, of Rittman, at, WRH Health System. Born September 29, 1953, in Dunlow, WV. Survivors include his parents, Edgar and Lucy (Robinson) Berry; daughters, Heather (Michael) Kowalczyk and Brandy (John) Long; seven grandchildren; brothers, Bruce Berry and Boris "Moe" Berry; and sister, Brenda Francis. Burial was November 28, 2006, in the Rittman Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 24, 2006 ** BERNICE DAVIS WILSON, 91, of Huntington, at Woodlands Healthcare. Born January 15, 1915, in Huntington. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Maude Hereford Davis; husband, Willis L. Wilson; and brothers, Paul and Sam Davis. Survivors include her daughter, Sara Wilson Galyean; a grandson; sister, Isabelle Zacharias; sister-in-law, Martha Wilson Brandt; and brother-in-law, Peter Zouck Wilson. Private burial was in the Wilson Family Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 25, 2006 ** HOMER WRIGHT III, at home. Born January 2, 1948 in Lawrence County, KY. Preceded in death by his father, Homer Wright III and a sister, Andrea Christian Tiller. Survivors include his mother, Patsy Shannon Wright; wife, Brenda New; sons, Homer Jason Wright and Joshua Matthew Wright; sister, Rebecca Wright See; and one granddaughter. Burial was November 28, 2006, in Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 27, 2006 ** LUCAS GABRIEL ROBERTSON, at the Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Born October 31, 2006, in Louisa, KY. Survivors include his parents, Danny Ray Robertson and Rosalie Workman Robertson; brother, Christopher Ryan Robertson; stepbrother, William David Robertson; stepsister, Alexis Brooke Robertson; and grandparents, Bernard and Audrey Workman, and Danny and Betty Robertson. Burial was December 2, 2006, in the Robertson Cemetery in Paddle Creek, WV.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 27, 2006 ** NINA ALMA BRANDON, 89, of Huntington, WV, at her residence. Born March 29, 1917, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Margaret Shelton Ross; husband, Robert L. Brandon; daughter, Barbara Rhodes Huff; and a grandson. Survivors include daughters, Sandra Stymiest and Kathy Bennett; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and sister, Hester Clark. Burial was November 29, 2006, in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 28, 2006 ** SAMUEL ARTHUR PARSONS, 58, of Dry Ridge, KY, formerly of Genoa. Born April 10, 1948, in Fort Gay. Survivors include his wife, Annette Parsons; son, Samuel Douglas Parsons; three grandsons; sister, Loretta Kitts; and brothers, Bobby Joe Parsons and David (Jackie) Parsons. Burial was December 1, 2006, in the William David Parsons Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 28, 2006 ** SHEILA VAUGHN BERRY, 62, of Dunlow, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born October 30, 1943, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Ethel Mae Tomblin Watts; and a sister, Janice Bias. Survivors include her husband, Ira Berry; sons, Gregory Allen Berry and Jackie James Berry; sisters, Fern (Randy) Nelson, Penny Watts, and Christina (Ron) Ross; brothers, Coy (JoAnn) Watts, Eddie (Jody) Watts, Mike (Teresa) Watts, and Jackie (Barbara) Watts; and two grandchildren. Burial was November 30, 2006, in the Berry Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 28, 2006 ** EDWARD FLETCHER NOBLE, 72, of Fort Gay, at the Hospice House of Huntington. Born December 26, 1933, in Wayne. Preceded in death by his parents, Jennings Noble and Mary Elizabeth Noble; wife, Eliza Noble; and brothers, Lavon Ray Noble and James Everett Noble. Survivors include sons, Richard Edward Noble and Danny Ray Noble; daughter, Patricia Ann Noble; sisters, Ellen Sheppard, Jewell Merritt, Mrs. Gene Stewart, Mrs. A.C. Hoyt, and Mandy Thompson; and brother, Jennings Noble, Jr. Burial was December 2, 2006, in Christian Acres.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 28, 2006 ** VINCENT "VINCE" LEE DAVIS, 46, of Wayne, at home. Born October 2, 1960 in Huntington. Survivors include his wife, Arlene Davis; stepchildren, Nicole (Brett) Langdar and Ryan Potter; one step-granddaughter; father and stepmother, Randall and Anna Davis; mother, Glenna (Roy) Pearson; sisters, Brenda Davis, Kelley (Jeff) Snider, and Carrie (John) Wolfe; and paternal grandmother, Ruby Mae Davis. Burial was December 2, 2006, in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 28, 2006 ** LEWIS THOMPSON, JR., of Fort Gay, at J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center. Born in Ledocia, KY. Preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Thompson and Telia Estepp Thompson. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Ramey; sisters; Valcie Thompson and Lottie Marcum; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was November 30, 2006, in Yatesville Memorial Gardens in Louisa.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 28, 2006 ** DONNA J. SMITH, 54, of Fort Gay, WV, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Born May 7, 1952. Preceded in death by her parents, Chalmer and Thelma Barker Davis. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer M. Taylor; sisters, Coolean Artrip, Stella Odey, Cloie Becktell, and Deloris Byron; brothers, Larry Davis, Jerry Davis, and Troy Davis; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Burial information was not available.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 29, 2006 ** ESTA LEE EPLING PARSONS, 95, of Lavalette, WV. Born February 18, 1911, in Wayne County. Preceded in death by her parents, James Garfield and Louvena Davis Epling; husband, Ballard Parsons; stepson, James M. Parsons; five sisters; and six brothers. Survivors include daughters, Mary S. (Gary) Marshall and Marjorie "Margie" Queen; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; brother, Archie (Carol) Epling; three sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was December 2, 2006, in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 29, 2006 ** BILLY J. HAYTON, 72, of South Point, OH, formerly of Prichard, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born May 17, 1934, in Prichard. Preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Ethel Smith Hayton; and first wife, Nancy Holloway Hayton. Survivors include his wife, Ruth M. Workman Hayton; daughters, Cheryl (Cristos) Papas and Rebecca (Pete) Glifniak; step-sons, Stacy (Dovetta) Workman, Thomas Ray Workman, and Grady Scott Workman; step-daughter, Karen (Noel) Holliday; brothers, Wondell (Mary Ellen) Hayton and Terry (Samantha) Hayton; 13 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Burial was December 2, 2006, in the Hayton Family Cemetery in Prichard.
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DIED – NOVEMBER 29, 2006 ** LARRY ALLEN MARCUM, 57, of Lavalette, WV, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born April 5, 1949, in Logan County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Nancy Damron Marcum; first wife, Dorothy S. Marcum; five brothers; and one sister. Survivors include his son, Larry Matthew (Scarlett) Marcum; brothers, Carlas (Leona) Marcum, Silas (Shirley) Marcum, Hiram (Janet) Marcum; sisters, Marcella (Richard) Townsend, and Geneva Baisden. Burial was December 4, 2006, in Spring Hill Cemetery.
 

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