JAMES WILLIAM PINSON, 86, of Ceredo, W.Va. died Sunday, December 3, 2006, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. A celebration of his life will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at the First Baptist Church of Ceredo, of which he was a member, with the Rev. Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova. Jim was born August 2, 1920, to George and Ruth McCoy Pinson. He retired after 41 years of service, as the Vice President of Sales and Engineering from Union Concrete and Pipe Co. Jim was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II, landing at Omaha Beach during the Normandy invasion and participating during the entire European campaign. He was awarded the Purple Heart with two clusters and the Bronze Star. He was a member of American Legion Post #93 Kenova, whose members will conduct graveside rites. The service Jim gave to his country, the community where he lived and especially his love for his family and friends will always be remembered. He is survived by his beloved wife, Berta Kidd Pinson; two daughters and one son-n-law, Marsha and Gary Adkins of Gaston, S.C., and Phyllis Capehart of Arlington, Texas; four grandchildren, Dr. Bruce Capehart, Alex Capehart, Melissa Grubbs and Aaron Grubbs; five great-grandchildren, Matthew Grubbs, Virginia Capehart, Camille Capehart, Benjamin Capehart and Juliette Capehart; and his sister, Kathryn Hatten of Ceredo. Friends may call from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Ceredo. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of the arrangements.
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LESTER PAUL STURGELL, born January, 1936. A retired coal miner and long time member of the Neely Branch United Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for 34 years; went to be with the lord on Monday, December 4, 2006. He ws preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Lottie Fitchpatrick Sturgell, and his parents Orvill and Sausby Sturgell. Sisters Garnett Whitt and Lena Whitt and Lena Mae Ficthpatrick Perry, sisters; four grandchildren; Terry, Kenneth and Paul Ward, Nadine (Graley) and Jacob Kent Sturgell, one son-in-law, Mitchell Wheeler. Survivors include: 11 children; Sharon (Terry) Ward, Nadine (Graley) Brewer, Jaff (Theresa) Sturgell, Adelene (Barry) Richardson, Lester Sturgell, Mary Sturgell (Hubcap Preece). Grandkids; Maggie (Shawn) Nelson, Barry Joe (Kim) Richardson, John Paul Brewer, Crystal Richardson, Megan and Braden Sturgell, Kaleb Sturgell, Kaden Preece. Great Grandkids; Rashon, Leah, Samara Nelson, Alyssa Brewer, Taylor Richardson. Brothers; Thurston and Orville Sturgell. Sisters; Peggy Whitt, Mag Fitchpatrick and Causby Baisden. He was loved by everyone who knew him. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 12:00 pm at the Neely Branch United Baptist Church with Russel Ball and Russell Messer. Burial will follow in the Sturgell Cemetery on Laurel Creek, Marrowbone, WV. Visitation after 4;00 pm on Wednesday at the Church. Arrangements are by the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez.
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EMMITT PAULEY JR., 79 of Wayne, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2006 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Born June 8, 1927 in Wayne County, a son of the late Emmit Pauley Sr. and Frankie Hale Pauley, he was one of twelve children. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Dennis Pauley and John Pauley and two sisters, Ramona Pauley and Laura Frances Pauley. Emmit was a member of the Laurel Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jeneda Pauley; two sons, leonard Pauley and Dennis Pauley, all of Wayne; two grandchildren, Keith Pauley and Renee Pauley; three great-grandchildren; and seven brothers and sisters: Mary McCoy, Elpha Pauley, Burnice Pauley Thompson, Ivan Pauley, Floyd Pauley, Dottie Pauley, and Barbara Pauley Muncy. Funeral services will be conducted 11 am Thursday, December 7 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Luther Dingess, Elder N. P. Adkins and Pastor Jerry Casteel officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive visitors after 6 pm Wednesday at the funeral home
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JAKE ADKINS, 82, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2006, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Elder Leo Maynard and Brother Bruce Finley. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens with military graveside rites by American Legion Post 93 of Kenova. He was born May 24, 1924, in Logan County, W.Va., a son of the late Boyd N. and Bessie Clark Adkins. He was a retired bus driver for Wayne County Schools and served during World War II with the Army Air Corps. 401st Bomber Unit. A son, Jimmy David Adkins; two brothers, Norman B. Adkins and Jack E. Adkins; and a sister-in-law, Greta Adkins, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Hollena Baker Adkins; two daughters, Joan Bailey and husband, Bill B. Bailey II of Ceredo, W.Va., and Dena Smith and husband Albert C. Smith II of Pleasant Garden, N.C.; two sisters, Stella Maynard and husband, Burgess, and Jean Maynard and husband, Clevis, all of Proctorville, Ohio; two brothers, Newman Adkins and wife, Lucille of Wheelersburg, Ohio and Bill Adkins and wife, Betty of Hurricane, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Bill B. Bailey III and Geri Beth Skeens, both of Ceredo, W.Va., Albert C. Smith III and Ryan J. Smith, both of Pleasant Garden, N.C.; and four great-grandchildren, Derek, Emily, Jack, James, a host of special nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home.
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PEARL "BUSTER" CHRISTIAN, 81, of Prichard, W.Va., died Thursday, December 7, 2006, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2006, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with the Rev. Herbert Varney, the Rev. Manfred Langer and Dr. Stan Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in Cyrus Cemetery in Prichard where Buster was the dedicated caretaker. He was born December 13, 1924, in Lockwood, Ky., to the late Charles and Carrie Wilson Christian. Buster retired from Houdaille Industries after many years of service and most recently worked for M & M Mailing. He was a member of Cyrus Baptist Church where he served as the Sunday school superintendent. He was clerk and treasurer of the Twelvepole Baptist Association. Buster was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during World War II. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and is survived by his beloved wife, Erma Lee Chadwick Christian; one daughter, Deborah Carol Drake of Bethlehem, Pa.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Samuel and Virgie Ann Christian of Prichard and Pearl Edward and Sue Ellen Christian of Cincinnati, Ohio; two granddaughters, Melissa Reed and her husband, Donovan of Scott Depot, W.Va., and Amy Renee Branson and her husband, Rich of Gallatin, Tenn.; two grandsons, Mark Edward Christian and his fiancee, Tabitha Adkins and her daughter Lakin Adkins of Prichard and Gregory Edward Christian and his wife, Amy Rebecca Christian of Cincinnati, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Kaitlin Dutey, Christian Reed, Alyson Reed, Haley Faith Christian, Olivia Christian, Weston Christian and Kayla Christian; three sisters, Dorothy Davis, Jean Hensley and her husband, Jimmy and Barbara Christian; one sister-in-law, Wilma Chadwick Akers and her husband, John. Buster will be deeply missed by his family and many good friends. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova.
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"GEORGE" JUNIOR W. TERRY, 81, was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord when he passed away Friday, December 8, 2006, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. He was born October 10, 1925, and was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired truck driver and gas well driller for Dorothy Myers Drilling Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Eva "Hatfield" Terry. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Pauline "Snodgrass" Terry; one son, George Terry III; two daughters, Kathy Gibson and Claudia Pemberton; one brother, Winfield; and four sisters, Lois, Linda, Naomi and Vina. Junior was loved by many, but none more than his granddaughters, Pauletta Dean and Amy Cazad, and his great-grandchildren, Sasha Dean, Matthew Hicks, Kenny and Rickey Lovejoy. Junior was a father, a grandfather, a brother or a friend to anybody who needed one. He will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered and always with a smile. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2006, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va., with the Rev. Roger Roberts and the Rev. Mark Terry officiating. Interment will be at Bowen Cemetery, Beech Fork, W.Va., with military graveside rites by the American Legion Post #111, Hamlin, W.Va.
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NAOMI RUTH AKERS PERDUE, 84, of Newport, NC, formerly of Wayne, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, December 9, 2006. Mrs. Perdue was a loving mother and grandmother and a former member of Florence Memorial United Methodist Church. Local services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday December 23, 2006 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Dillon officiating. Burial will follow in Mt Vernon Cemetery. She is survived by daughters, Bonnie Bellomy of Newport, NC, and Rosalie Lockhard and husband Norman of Wayne, a son Charlie Perdue, Jr. and wife Linda of Ashville, NC, 12 grandchildren and their spouses, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Perdue, Sr., four sisters and two brothers. The family will receive visitors 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
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HANEY F. ROMANS, 83, of Proctorville, Ohio, formerly of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, December 9, 2006, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by the Rev. Mark McCalla. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born September 5, 1923, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Hawthorne and Mary Ross Fraley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Red" Romans; brothers Kalor and C. M. Fraley; and step-daughters Sylvia Baisden, Patricia Flatt and Janie Romans. Survivors include her devoted aunt who resided with her, Hanie Hutton formerly of East Lynn, W.Va.; daughters Peggy J. Sturgill and husband, William, Alice R. Hess and husband, Gregory, and Jan E. Wright and husband, Ed; grandchildren Charles Adkins, Toni Hiller and Matthew E. Wright; a great-grandson, Ben Adkins; sisters Helen S. Zimmer of Proctorville, Ohio, Hester Duncan and husband, Larry of Las Vegas, Nev., Kitty Thompson of Garland, Texas, and JoAnn Johnson and husband, David of Barboursville, W.Va.; a brother, Hawthorne "Ted" Fraley Jr. of Colorado Springs, Col.; sisters-in-law, Celeste Fraley and Myrtle Fraley of Huntington, W.Va.; and several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be grandsons and sons-in-law. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, W.Va. 25709 in memory of Haney F. Romans. Friends may call one hour prior to services Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home. *****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

NAOMI RUTH AKERS PERDUE, 84, of Newport, NC, formerly of Wayne, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, December 9, 2006. Mrs. Perdue was a loving mother and grandmother and a former member of Florence Memorial United Methodist Church. Local services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday December 23, 2006 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Dillon officiating. Burial will follow in Mt Vernon Cemetery. She is survived by daughters, Bonnie Bellomy of Newport, NC, and Rosalie Lockhard and husband Norman of Wayne, a son Charlie Perdue, Jr. and wife Linda of Ashville, NC, 12 grandchildren and their spouses, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Perdue, Sr., four sisters and two brothers. The family will receive visitors 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
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PEGGY ANN STURGILL, 67, of Louisa, KY passed away Saturday, December 9, 2006, in Huntington, WV at the VA Medical Center. She was born July 30, 1939 at Louisa, KY, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Virginia Nolan Edwards. Mrs. Sturgill was a retired EMT and Nurse, she was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the American Legion Post 89, St., Judes Catholic Church and the DAV. Funeral services were 11:00 am, Tuesday at Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa, visitation was 6-9 on Monday at Young Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donate to the America Legion Post 89 of Louisa, KY.
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JOHN NORMAN PRESTON, 72, of Mogadore, Ohio, passed away December 10, 2006 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Young Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Tim Preston. Burial will follow at the Preston Cemetery in Mill Creek, West Virginia. John was born November 11, 1934 in Fort Gay. He was an equipment operator for the Ford Motor Company and a Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by four daughters; Pam Thompson of Georgia, Janet Forgea of Florida, Karen Moore of Kentucky and Lisa Bowen of Ohio; one son, John Preston of Kentucky; three sisters: Wilma Wetherall of West Virginia and Jean Perry of Fort Gay, and Louise Perry of Colorado: 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Visitation is be Thursday, December 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Young funeral Home Chapel.
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ANNA KED FINLEY SANTOS, 74, of Wayne, WV, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 10, 2006 at Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Elder Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens. She was born April 13, 1932 at Kiahsville, WV, a daughter of the late Boyd and Letha Adkins Finley. She was a former baker at Bryant’s Gateway.Her husband, Herclio Santos, a son, Charles Lowe, and a brother, Leo Finley, also preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Daniel Santos and wife, RoseMarie of Newberry Park, CA, and Hal Santos and wife, Pamela of Fairview Heights, IL; a sister, Gladys Valentine of Wayne; a brother, Boyd Freeman Finley of Wayne; and four grandchildren, Jaime Anna Santos, Daniel Joseph Santos, Stephen Charles Santos and Michael Thomas Santos. *****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

KATHRYN HELEN KIDD, 55, of Wayne, W.Va., died Sunday, December 10, 2006, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry Carico officiating. Burial will follow at the Adkins Cemetery at Miller's Fork, Wayne. She was born November 9, 1951, in Altoona, Penn., a daughter of the late Clarence H. and Jeanne G. Pratt. Kathy was a graduate of Barboursville High School and Huntington Junior College and was an associate of the Wayne Wal-Mart. Survivors include her husband, Bridges L. Kidd, three sons, Daniel A. Kidd and wife, Nyda of Morristown, Tenn., Brandon S. Kidd and Brock A. Kidd of Wayne; two granddaughters, Aerial Kathleen Kidd and Madilyn Grace Kidd; two sisters, Lynne C. McKenzie and husband, Gary of Huntington and Karen P. McDonie and husband, Joseph K. of Milton, W.Va.; her step-mother, Muriel McGinnis Pratt of Huntington; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Maxine and Bridges C. Kidd of Wayne, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and loving friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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MARY KATHERINE LAMMERS, 85, of Maryville, Tenn., passed away on December 10, 2006, at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville. She was born on October 7, 1921, in Louisa, Ky., and was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. Lammers; her mother, Laura Hanners Vaughan; father, John Anderson Vaughan; sisters, Mildred McGimpsy, Maude Hardwick, June Carter; and brother, John Thomas Vaughan. She is survived by her daughter, Christina Lammers Fink and husband Rick Fink of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.; grandchildren Erin, age 18, Peter, age 16; sisters, Virginia Towson Booth, Maxine Morgan, Easter Wellman; and brother, Wayne Vaughan. Mary graduated from Louisa High School and St. Mary's School of Nursing in Huntington, W.Va., and practiced nursing for many years. She attended the Presbyterian churches of Huntington, W.Va.; Clarendon Hills, Ill.; Zionsville, Ind.; and Maryville, Tenn. She will always be remembered for her cleaver sense of humor, joyful interest in fashion and sparkling personality. She made everyone feel important. We will miss her dearly. The family would appreciate that expression of sympathy donations be sent to St. Mary's School of Nursing, Center for Education, 2900 1st Ave, Huntington, WV 25702 (304) 526-8180.
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SALLY ANN WALLACE MERRITT, formerly of Wayne and a 1952 graduate of Wayne High School, passed peacefully Monday, December 11, 2006. Sally was the warm and gracious receptionist for MWM Corporation, Phoenix, for the past ten years. Previously, she was office manager of Prudential Insurance, Phoenix, for more than twenty years and was active in the Scottsdale chapter of Sweet Adelines. Sally is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Lonnie Merritt, a daughter Joy (John) Bridgeford, son Lonnie Dale Merritt (Karen) and six grandchildren; Carrie Merchant, Dawn Cooper, Craig Pemberton, Alicia Merritt, Alec Merritt and Jonathan Merritt. She was also the proud great-grandmother of Travis and Trevor Merchant, Garrett, Hoeszle and Rebecca and Michael "Mac" Cooper. She is also survived by brothers Lewis Earl Wallace of Glendale, Tom Wallace (Sharon) of Tolleson and Terry Eugene Wallace of Prescott. Funeral services were Friday, December 15 at the Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona. Memorials Can be viewed at www.mem.com.
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RITA FAY MARCUM, age 5l, passed away Monday, December 11, 2006 at home. She worked at Walmart Great Southern until she became ill. She was a member of Ole Time Free Will Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents John W. and Dolly Bailey. Survived by husband, Robert Lee Marcum; children, Rita M. Messer, Shawna L. Messer, Larry Edsel Gray Messer, Dolly Jean Marcum, Bobbie Jo (John) Kohler, Mary Magdalene (Richard) Persinger; 22 grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Laura Hayslip, Dallas (Lee) Bailey, Violet S. Marcum, John (Lula) Bailey, and Henry (Tammy) Bailey; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and family. Reverend Don Estep and Reverend Curtis Muncy officiated. Graveside service was be held Saturday 1 p.m. at Taylor Cernetery, Music Bottom, WV. Arrangements by O. R. WOODYARD CO CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St.
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KARI MAE LEWIS, of Wayne, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at home. At only 24 years old, she is gone before her time, but now with the Lord. Born February 22, 1982 in Logan, Ohio, Kari was a class of 2000 graduate of Wayne High School, and attended Canada Chapel. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lawrence W. McClelland, and grandmother, Olive Mae Roland Lewis, great grandmothers, Eva McClelland, Mary Brayall, and Mawmaw Trogdon, one uncle, James Hyrne, and her fiance’s father, Carson Puskas. Survivors include her parents, Richard Martin Lewis, Jr,; Kay Ann McClelland and Gregory Trogdon; one sister and bother-in-law, Lisa and Jerry Smith; one stepsister, Anndrea and Jim Meadows, all of Wayne; one stepbrother, Gregory Trogdon Jr. of Concord, North Carolina; grandfather, Richard Martin Lewis Sr. of South Shore, KY; grandmother, Kay Bruce and husband Roger of Buchtell, Ohio; step grandparents, Lois and Jack Trogdon of Lavalette; special friends Kathy and Katy Mohney; and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends too numerous too mention. Kari also leaves behind her fiance, Christopher Scott Clark of Wayne, their daughter, Allison Marie Clark; and Chris’s family, Tammy and Robert Woodrum of Huntington and Jodi Pauskas of East Lynn. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2006 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Johnny Jackson officiating. Burial followed in Elmwood Cemetery.
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ELLIS GEORGE RICHARDSON, 84, of Kenova, W.Va., (formerly of East Lynn and Lavalette, W.Va.) has gone home to be with his family and friends, but most importantly, his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ellis slipped peacefully into his eternal home surrounded by his family at the Hospice House of Huntington, W.Va., on December 12, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Michael Dillon at 2 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2006, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Ellis retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways and spent nearly 20 years coal mining. He was born October 24,1922, in Wayne County, West Virginia, to the late Ardist and Fannie Fry Richardson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Lorraine Spence Richardson, a son, Russell Richardson and one brother, Algie Richardson. Survivors include his children, Michael and Margaret Maynard of Wayne, Georgette and Verlin J. Adkins Jr. of Lavalette and Crystal and Terry Adkins of Huntington. Ellis also leaves four grandchildren, Selena Michelle Draper of Martinsburg, W.Va., Patrina Gail Adkins of Lavalette, Anthony Russ Maynard of Wayne and Nathan Ellis Adkins of Huntington. Ellis was also blessed with four great-grandchildren, Makenzie Verlin Adkins, Jacob John Draper, Michael Anthony Draper and Abigail Rose Draper, all of Martinsburg, W.Va. Ellis also has two surviving sisters, Gladys Adkins of Wayne and Spicie Adkins of Lavalette; and a host of family and friends. In addition to his family and friends, Ellis was very blessed to have people who not only cared for his well being, but also loved him dearly. The family would like to thank the owners o f Sweet Run Elder Care, Scott and Regina Arbogast and all their employees, past and present; thank you all for his care, but most of all thank you for loving him. Also, thanks to Dr. Dwayne Tackett, you have seen him through so much and we appreciate your care and compassion. Thanks to Hospice of Huntington and Hospice House of Huntington for your support during his latter days. Thanks to all who came into our home to care for him and love him. There are too many names to mention for fear of missing one, but please know that God knows your name and we are forever grateful. Visitation will be at Morris Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2006. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: an not to me only, but unto all them that also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV) Glory be to God for allowing us to have such an awsome Dad!
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NORMAN STERLING MCCALLISTER, 89, of Huntington passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Teresa Markins. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park. He was a veteran of WW II, having served in the U.S. Army and was a retired clerk from the C&O Railroad. He was a member of Lavalette United Methodist Church. Norman was born on February 8, 1917, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of the late Ed and Erie Davis McCallister. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emma E. Roberts McCallister; one brother, Clarence McCallister; and three sisters, Bertha McCallister, Rethal McCallister and Thelma Stickler. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sara Marcum and Ralph Marcum Jr. and his son and daughter-in-law, James and Linda McCallister, all of Huntington; two granddaughters and spouse, Jamie and Tyson Harmon and Kayla McCallister; a sister-in-law, Ruth McCallister of Huntington; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lily and Roy Wallace of Mission Viejo, Calif., and Mary McCallister of Huntington; and a very special caregiver, Debbie Williams. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated; however, contributions may be made to Hospice.
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LINDA JOYCE JOHNSON, 57, of Louisville, Ky., died on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. She was a member of the New Salem Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Vermont Johnson Jr.; her mother, Lola L. Gilbert; son, Eric Baker; sisters, Debbie Gilbert and Carol Bush; and three grandchildren. Services will be at noon on Friday at the Hardy Valley Funeral Rome, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday at the W. G. Hardy Funeral Home, Valley Station. (Note - Joyce was the niece of Howard and Janith Osburn of Wayne, WV.)
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MRS. REBA TAYLOR JONES, 91, of Richmond, KY, formerly of Lavalette, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Telford Terrace Retirement Community, Richmond, KY. Born February 20, 1915 in East Lynn, WV a daughter of the late Robert Lee Taylor and Alice Elizabeth Tabor Taylor, Reba was a member of the Florence Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gayle Edward Jones, her sister, Agnes Hale; and two brothers, Norman Taylor and Howard Taylor. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Donna Jones of Peoria, IL; one daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Jim Scott of Richmond, KY; one grandson, Alan Jones and his wife Avelia of Indianapolis, IN; one granddaughter, Amy Hayworth and her husband Matt of New York City, NY; three great-grandchildren, Andrew Jones and Chloe Jones of Indianapolis, IN, and Katy Hayworth of New York City, NY; and two sisters, Mayme Adkins of Milton, and Marie Sims of Cincinnati, OH. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2006 at Johnson-Tiller funeral Home, with Rev. Ton Chafin officiating. Burial followed in the Jones Cemetery.
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EARL ROSS, 86 of Huntington, WV, died Thursday, December 14, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, December 17 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Garland Perry and Brother Vernon Perry. Burial followed at Osburn Cemetery, East Lynn. He was born March 24, 1920 in East Lynn, WV, a son of Evermint and Caroline Osburn Ross. Earl was a retired coal miner and a member of the Camp Creek Church of Christ. He was also preceded in death the thirteen brothers and sisters, Myrtle, Sadie, Ida, Mose, Ray, John B., Gerald, Edward, Eloise, Forrest, Katherine Lou and Glenn. Survivors include his loving wife, Opal Perry Ross and a special niece, Nola Collins of Huntington.
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ETHEL BLACK, 83, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away Thursday, December 14, 2006, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, Ky., by the Rev. Tim Preston. Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery, Prichard. She was born January 11, 1923, at Fort Gay, W.Va., daughter of the late Roy Meredith and Elva Wellman Meredith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer L. Black in 1989. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Connie Wellman of Chesapeake, Ohio and Lisa Perry of Huntington, W.Va.; two sons, Gary L. Black of Grove City, Ohio and Keith Black of Prichard; a sister, Roberta Dishman of Huntington; a brother, Clyde Meredith of West Palm Beach, Fla.; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2006, at the funeral home.
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PEARLEY ANDERSON CHATTERTON, 80, of Ceredo, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m., Monday, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Minister Bob Hayes and Minister Doug Edwards. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. He was born October 16, 1926, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Perlie and Ruby Wass Chatterson. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Kenny Chatterton; one sister, Marcella Chatterton Gleich; one son, Ken Ward; his first wife, Mary Catherine Chatterton; and nephew, Ricky Gleich. He was employed by American Container, a division of Gould National Battery, until he proudly changed his line of work to become co-owner of Brumfield Brothers Used Cars in Huntington. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and a proud Navy veteran of World War II, where he was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Queens. He was a faithful Christian and worshiped with the Church of Christ at 18th Street and Madison Avenue. Most importantly, Pearley was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Ivalee Earls Chatterton; children, Bernie Ward and wife, Trish, Bill Chatterton and wife, Tami; one daughter-in-law, Judy Maynard; step-son, Eddie Earls; seven grandchildren: Debbie, Tim, Sherri, Becky, Ann, Amanda and Joe; two step-grandchildren, Kim and Mark; 13 great-grandchildren, Michael, Lindsey, Becca, Rachel, Alex, Jeremy, Logan, Heather, Tabitha, Eric, Glennda, Megan and Olivia; and nieces and nephews, Nelson, Carolyn, Raymond and Becky. The American Legion Post 93 will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Reger Funeral Home. Pearley will be missed by many and will forever be in our hearts.
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(RET) TSGT. USAF DONALD RAY PIERCE JR., 47, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital. Donald was born April 21, 1959, in Cabell County, West Virginia, to Donald and Hazel Pierce of East Lynn, W.Va. He is also survived by his loving wife, Linda Kay Pierce; two sons, Danny Ray Pierce and David Allen Pierce, both of Crown City; a daughter, Natasha Dawn Pierce of Milton, W.Va.; three grandchildren; two brothers, Tom Pierce and his wife Jo Ann of Fort Gay, W.Va., and Tim Pierce and his wife Maria of East Lynn; and one niece, Crystal Harvey of East Lynn. Don is a veteran of the United States Air Force, retired December 1994 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls, Mont. He was also an employee of Huntington Wal-Mart Tire and Lube Express with 11 years of service. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2006, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Harold Newsome officiating. Burial will follow at the Community Memorial Gardens in Wayne, W.Va., with the Air Force Honor Guard conducting Military Graveside Rites. Friends and family may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at Chapman's Mortuary.
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MINNIE SPARKS, 71, of Dogtown Road, Ten Mile, TN formerly of Kenova, WV, passed away Friday, December 15, 2006 in the Ft. Loudon Medical Center in Lenoir City, TN. Mrs. Sparks was born April 5, 1935 in Kenova, WV and was a Christian. Preceded in death by her parents, Leeander and Polly Maie Nelson, two brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her husband George Sparks of Ten Mile, TN, three sons; George Michael (Barbie) Sparks of Ten Mile, Don (Connie) Sparks of California and Jack Sparks of Colorado, three daughters; Gail (Richard) Owings of Evansville, TN, Jeanine (Denny) Wilhelm of Indiana, and Martha (Gary) Krieg of Indiana, one sister; Sara Jane Smith of Kings Mountain, NC along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and many neices and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 17, 2006 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Evans Mortuary with Denny Wilhelm officiating.
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HARVEY WILLIAMSON, 51, of Louisa, KY, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Three Rivers Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted 11:00 am Monday, December 18, 2006 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elders Wornie Meeks, Dolphus Perry and Howard Maynard. Burial followed at Greasy Ridge Cemetery; Dunlow. He was born March 23, 1955 in Dunlow, WV, a son of the late Kelly and Hulda Fry Williamson. Harvey was a truck driver and member of the Mount Olive Church in Clifford, KY and the Mt. Zion Association. Two sisters, Ida Pink Williamson and his twin, Narvie Williamson, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his son, Jason Williamson; two sisters, Ona Fay Herald and husband, John of Prichard, WV, Della Lou Neace and husband, Albert of Mentor, OH; three brothers, James E. Williamson and wife, Freda of Louisa, KY, Melvin Williamson and wife, Ann of Clarksville, TN, A.J. Williamson and wife, Doris of Greenup, KY; one grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 pm Sunday at Morris Funeral Home; Wayne. His nephews will serve as pallbearers.
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OSCAR WILSON STEPHENS, 76, of Wayne, WV, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 18, 2006 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Johnny Jackson. Burial followed at the Stephens Cemetery, Wayne. He was born May 21, 1930 at Wayne, WV, a son of the late Wilson Allen and Fannie Jane Aliff Stephens. He was a retired process worker for BASF and was a member of Local 3180, AFL-CIO. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Robin Lewis Stephens, and four sisters, Amanda Bradshaw, Mary Crockett, Ethel Terry and Jenevra Adkins, and a brother, Clayton Harvey Stephens. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Pauline Brunty Stephens; two daughters, Debra Lynn Moore and husband, Benny, and Tonya Renee Stephens and husband, Jeremiah, all of Wayne, WV; two sons, Gregory Dale Stephens and wife, Katherine, and Joey Joseph Stephens and wife, Debra, all of Wayne; four sisters, Marjorie Pinson of South Point, OH, Anna Lou Brunty and husband, Hobert, and Margaret Gilkerson, all of Wayne, and Lorene Ferguson and husband, Donald of Crown City, OH; a brother, Keith Allen Stephens and wife, Minnie Pearl of Wayne; eight grandchildren, Melissa Dawn Clay, Gregory Dallon Stephens, Robin Joseph Stephens, Daniel Aaron Stephens, Benny Moore, II, Amy Michelle Roberts, Jacob Perry and Joshua Perry; and two great-grandchildren, Nicholas Ryan Clay and Logan Moore.
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ALBERT CANTERBURY, 81, of Fort Gay, WV, was escorted by angels and loved ones through the gates of Heaven and eternally healed on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at his home. Albert passed peacefully, as he let go of the hands of his loving wife and children to grasp the out-reached hand of his heavenly father. He was born on September 7, 1925 to the late Jesse Pete and Polly White Canterbury. He was a retired coal miner from Laurel Creek in Mingo County. He was the builder and pastor of the "Sweet Home Church". He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Lorine Evans Canterbury; six children, Jesse Canterbury of Fort Gay, Frank Canterbury of Louisa, KY, Pansy Bryant of Fort Gay, Patricia Canterbury of Fort Gay; Joyce Brown of Fort Gay, Polly Fields of Louisa, KY, a brother , Almo Canterbury of Fort Gay; a sister, Cindy Shepard of Mingo County; 22 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. Albert was preceded in death by three sisters; June Cody, Rebecca Marie Collins and Alice Faye Hargis, two brothers, Charles E. Canterbury and Clyde Clinton Canterbury. Funeral Services were conducted at 1:00 pm, Sunday, December 17, 2006 at the Sweet Home Church with Brother Rudy Crockett and Elder Hob Crabtree officiating. Burial followed in the Canterbury Cemetery on Tolsia Highway, Fort Gay, WV. Young Funeral Home of Louisa is in charge of arrangements.
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JARVIE WALLACE, 68, of Prichard, WV, died Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Hospice House of Huntington. Graveside services were conducted 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 19, 2006 by Elder Buster Maynard at Sally Smith Cemetery on Mathis Ridge; Dunlow. He was born October 14, 1938 in Ferguson, WV, a son of the late Freelin and Virgie Smith Wallace. Jarvie was a supervisor for Quality Casting Company. His first wife, Barbara Sue Dean Wallace also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife, Rosa Lee Copley Wallace; two daughters, Christine Wallace of Fort Gay, WV, Michelle Wallace of Morehead, KY; a son, Rob Wallace of Modesto, CA; a step-daughter, Jessica Mills of Fort Gay, WV; two step-sons, William Mills and wife, Teresa; Mike Mills, all of Prichard, WV; five brothers, Limuel Wallace and wife, Loreta of Wayne, WV, Aley Wallace and wife, Peggy of Rittman, OH, Basil Wallace of Wayne, WV, Curtis Wallace and wife, Grace of Fort Gay, WV, Bobby Wallace and wife, Roberta of Prichard, WV; a grandson, David Wallace; seven step-grandchildren, Amber and Marissa Doss, Andrew Mills, Christopher Mills, Austin Anderson, Emilee Doss, Katelin Mills; a special friend, Matthew Lovely and a host of other friends and family. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice House of Huntington.
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TOMMY THACKER, 78, of Kenova, widower of Beverly Bornac Thacker, died Saturday, December 16, 2006, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. He retired from Pilgrim Glass. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Visitation from noon until 1 p.m. Wednesday at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova.
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ARTHUR VERLIN McCLELLAN, 70, of Branchland died Saturday, December 16, 2006, after a short illness. He was born March 23, 1936, at Ranger, W.Va., a son of the late Gallie and Letha McNeely McClellan. Also preceding him in death was his only sibling, a sister Blanchie Marie McClellan Colegrove; one niece, Colleen Toppings and one very special cousin, Howard McNeely. Survivors include his devoted wife and the love of his life of 46 years of marriage, Glenna Hager McClellan; two sons, Ronald McClellan of Summit, Ill., and Verlin, his wife Angie McClellan of Holiday, Fla.; three grandchildren, Rebecca Ann McClellan, Leo Arthur McClellan and Veronica Lynn McClellan, two great-grandchildren, Oz Riley McClellan and Leo Gage McClellan; six nephews, Denver, Charlie, Duke and wife Thelma Colegrove of Branchland, Odel and wife Mary, Willis and wife Judy Colegrove of Ohio and his fishing buddy Jonathan Hager; four nieces, Marie and husband Danny Lambert, Lynn and husband Jimmy of Branchland, Jean and husband Paul Adkins of Barboursville, and Leva and husband Junior Berry of Ohio; a very special niece whom he helped raise, Davonna Hager May; two very special friends Harold and Louise Clay of Branchland; and his sister-in-law, Elesha Hager who was always there for him, and that was very special to him. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at McGhee-andley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with B.J. Wiley officiating. The burial will follow in the Sanders Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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CORBLEY ESQUE, 91, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, December 17, 2006, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation. He was born September 19, 1915, in Huntington, a son of the late James Dolliver and Mary Jane Holley Esque. Two sisters, Olive and Leona Esque and two brothers, Rowsey and Willie Esque, also preceded him in death. Corbley was a retired steelworker with 32 years service from Connors Steel, and a proud U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where he was stationed at Schofield Barracks in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He was a member of American Legion Post 93, Kenova, and VFW Post 1064 in Huntington. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Louise Esque of Huntington; a daughter, Diane Esque of Huntington; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Evelyn Bowden of Lesage, W.Va., Mildred McSweeney of Huntington, and Rosalee and George Coulter of Hamilton, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services with military graveside rites will be conducted by Veterans' Honor Guard at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bowen Cemetery, with a procession leaving Chapman's Mortuary at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Alzheimer's Foundation at 1111 Lee St., Charleston, WV, 25301. Chapman's Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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ANNA LEE BANCROFT CARICO, 84, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday December 17, 2006, at River Bend Nursing Home, South Point, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Elder William Parrish and Elder William LaFon. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. She was born March 17, 1922, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Perlie Bancroft and Geneva Hutchinson Bancroft Bowsher. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Chick" Carico, a son-in-law, James Frances and a sister, Hattie Elmore. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charles T. "Bugs" and Vicki Carico of Huntington; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Patricia Frances of South Point, Ohio, Charlene and Joe Carico of Proctorville, Ohio, and Roberta T. and Lamar Gillespie of Winder, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, Willard and Martha Carico of Huntington, W.Va.; sisters-in-law Nancy Carico of Huntington and Margaret Burner of Virginia; eight grandchildren, Roberta Dickess, Robert Kirtland, Patrick Kirtland, Lisa Evans, Joe A. Carico II, Frances Williams, Angel Carico and Charles T. "Chad" Carico III; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon until service time on Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.
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FRANCES YVONNE CHURCH THOMPSON, 46, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away December 17, 2006, at her home. Born January 12, 1960, at Williamson, W.Va.; she was the daughter of Chester Church of Ransom, Ky., and the late Mary Thompson Church. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Maynard, Debbie Hinkle, and Becky Church. Yvonne was employed at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation in Huntington, W.Va. Survivors, in addition to her father, include: her companion, Dan Viers of Prichard, one son, Nathan Thompson of Huntington, her loving stepmother Ada "Sis" Church of Ranson, Ky., and two brothers Bobby Church of Ransom, Ky. and Eddie Church of Louisville, Ky. Thanks to her many special friends. You were so kind. Yvonne will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. A special thank you to Pam Webb. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 21, 2006, at 1 p.m. from the Bluesprings Freewill Baptist Church at Ransom, Ky. with Ministers of the Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Alley Cemetery at Ransom with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Tuesday and anytime Wednesday at the church. The church is located on Highway 1056 at Ransom. Turn right off of Rt 319 onto Hwy 1056. Follow road and will see church signage and church on right side of road. Arrangements are under the direction of Hatfield Funeral Chapel of Toler, Ky.
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EARL RAY ADKINS, 77, of South Point, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 17, 2006, in the Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at Hall Funeral Home by Pastor Tim Crabtree. He was born April 15, 1929, in Huntington, W.Va. Earl was retired from C&O Railway and was a greeter at Wal-Mart in South Point. He attended and was a deacon at Spirit of Faith Church in Kenova, W.Va. He is survived by his wife Doris Adkins; two sons, Earl Ray Adkins II and Shawna of Kenova, and William Allen Adkins and Kelly of Franklin Furnace, Ohio; six grandchildren; one sister, Joann Bowen and her husband Gene of Chillicothe, Ohio; and one sister-in-law, Jacqueline Dorsey and her husband Bob of Cocoa Beach, Fla. Friends may call from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Loving Heart Missions, 1800 Sycamore Street, Kenova, WV or Hospice of Huntington.
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CHARLIE CROCKETT MILLS, 85, of Huntington went to be with her Lord last week after a long illness. ( Publication date 12/20/1996) Private graveside services were held by Pastor Jerry Matt. Charlie was born June, 1921 in Wayne County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late William and Sadie Canada Crockett. She was retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Company and a long-standing member of Grace Gospel Church. Most of all, Charlie was a loving Christian mother, sister and friend to all that knew her. Charlie was preceded in death by her husband, William Paul Mills, her brothers, Carl and Billy Crockett, and her sisters, Hazel Crockett and Pauline Crockett Mealey. Charlie is survived by her son Vernon Maynard, wife Jerri and his two children Melissa and Darrell; her daughter Janet Bentley, husband Larry and her three children Danita, Marlena and Virginia; her daughter, Delores Mills Ward, husband Daniel and her two children, Rebekah Ward-Hays and her husband Heath, and Laura Ward; her son David, wife Sue, and his three children Scott, April and Charlie Mills; and several great-grandchildren. Charlie is also survived by two loving sisters, Robie Crockett Spurlock and special niece Donna and grand-niece Megan, and June Crockett Bentley and her husband Sterling. Charlie had three special caregivers, Joyce Howard, Cathie Elder and Sheila Christian. Charlie left this life surrounded by those that loved her, to be with her Lord and Savior. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice House, a place that truly demonstrated the love of Christ. Reger Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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GERALDINE DAMRON FERGUSON, 66, of Fort Gay, passed away December 17, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the Young Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa, Kentucky officiated by Rev. Noah Robertson. Burial will follow in the Bartram Cemetery in Fort Gay. Geraldine was born June 3, 1940 in Rella, Kentucky to the late Willard Lee and Mabel Damron. She was a housewife and is preceded in death by her husband Elba Fred Ferguson who passed away in 1992. She is survived by one daughter, Margeret Ferguson of Louisa; four sons, Darret Ferguson of Prichard, Mike and Tony Ferguson of Fort Gay and Willie Ferguson of Louisa; one sister, Clarice Thompson of Mansfield, Ohio; three brothers, Keither Damron of Mansfield, Willard and Dennis Damron of Fort Gay; and ten grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 19 from 6 to 9 p.m.; 5 p.m. for the family at Young Funeral Home in Louisa.
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ALBERTA STURGELL HANNAH, 69, of Kermit, passed away December 17, 2006 at Hospice of Huntington. She was born March 20, 1937 to the late Emma Vance and Oak Sturgell. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sisters, Phoebe Sturgell Copley of Crum, WE. and Betty Sturgell Smith of Marrowbone, WV; brother Joe Sturgell of Crum, WV.; grandson, Mark Aaron Maynard of Blaine, KY. She is survived by husband Mark Hannah Jr. of Kermit, WV.; Seven children, Emolene Hannah Muncy (Tom Cook), of Fort Gay, WV., Shirlene Hannah (Jesse Jr.) Maynard, of Blaine, KY., Patricia Hannah (Mitchell) Stepp of Crum, WV., James T. (Mary Jane) Hannah of Beauty, KY., Nancy E. Maynard (Gary Copley) of Fort Gay, Gregory Hannah of Kermit, and Lyonal L. (Elizabeth) of Troutman, N.C.; brothers, James l. Sturgell, Joe Vance, Leonard Vance, Julius Vance, and Earl Vance, all of Marrowbone, WV., Tony Vance, of Col., Ohio, Charles Sturgell and Jenning Sturgell of Fort Gay, WV., Oakie Sturgell, Crum, WV., Albert Sturgell, of Wayne, Harold Sturgell of Fort Gay, Sherman Sturgell of Delbarton, WV., sisters, Roberta Maynard of Kermit, WV., Alice Messer and Minnie Fitchpatrick of Marrowbone, WV. and Virginia Helms of Fairmont, WV. Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the Neely Branch United Baptist with Rev. Russell Ball Officiating. Friends may call after 4 p.m., Monday at the church. Richmond-Callahan Funeral Home of Inez is in charge of arrangements.
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EARL RAY ADKINS, 77, of South Point, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 17, 2006, in the Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at Hall Funeral Home by Pastor Tim Crabtree. He was born April 15, 1929, in Huntington, W.Va. Earl was retired from C&O Railway and was a greeter at Wal-Mart in South Point. He attended and was a deacon at Spirit of Faith Church in Kenova, W.Va. He is survived by his wife Doris Adkins; two sons, Earl Ray Adkins II and Shawna of Kenova, and William Allen Adkins and Kelly of Franklin Furnace, Ohio; six grandchildren; one sister, Joann Bowen and her husband Gene of Chillicothe, Ohio; and one sister-in-law, Jacqueline 'Dorsey and her husband Bob of Cocoa Beach, Fla. Friends may call from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Loving Heart Missions, 1800 Sycamore Street, Kenova, WV or Hospice of Huntington.
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MR. ROY RICHARD POWERS, 83, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, December 18, 2006, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2006, at Chapman's Mortuary, with Dr. Allen Reasons officiating. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. He was born September 17, 1923, in Huntington, a son of the late Lee Roy and Ruth Blanch Coffman Powers. He was an electrician with the IBEW, and veteran serving with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a member of VFW Post #1064, whose members will render Military Graveside Honors, a member of American Legion Post #16, and a member of the New Martinsville Masonic Lodge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two wives, Marie Faye Dillon Powers and Anna Marie Spires Powers; a sister, Arlene Powers; and a grandson, Richard Justin Powers. He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard Lee and Lisa L. Powers of Richmond, Ky., and Gregory Gene Powers of Long Neck, N.Y.; two sisters, Gertrude Chafin of Huntington and Jo Ann Sawyer of Spring Hill, Fla.; a brother, John Powers of McCormick, S.C.; and three grandchildren, Megan Powers, Jason Powers and Kasey Powers. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2006.
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MR. ROY RICHARD POWERS, 83, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, December 18, 2006, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2006, at Chapman's Mortuary, with Dr. Allen Reasons officiating. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. He was born September 17, 1923, in Huntington, a son of the late Lee Roy and Ruth Blanch Coffman Powers. He was an electrician with the IBEW, and veteran serving with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a member of VFW Post #1064, whose members will render Military Graveside Honors, a member of American Legion Post #16, and a member of the New Martinsville Masonic Lodge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two wives, Marie Faye Dillon Powers and Anna Marie Spires Powers; a sister, Arlene Powers; and a grandson, Richard Justin Powers. He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard Lee and Lisa L. Powers of Richmond, Ky., and Gregory Gene Powers of Long Neck, N.Y.; two sisters, Gertrude Chafin of Huntington and Jo Ann Sawyer of Spring Hill, Fla.; a brother, John Powers of McCormick, S.C.; and three grandchildren, Megan Powers, Jason Powers and Kasey Powers. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2006.
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LOIS GENE SMITH BOOTH, 77, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2006, at the Centerville Missionary Baptist Church, of which she was a member, by Pastor Donald Dillon. Burial will follow at the Cyrus Cemetery. She was born April 28, 1929, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Clifford Martin and Sadie Lois Hazlette Smith. Her husband, Donald Edward Booth, also preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Sharon Marcum and husband Kenneth, Paula Stamper and husband Bruce, and Belinda Cox and husband Colen, all of Wayne; seven grandchildren, Brandon, Shannon and Trevor Marcum, Kelly Walker and husband Shawn, Adam Stamper and wife Bethany, Carrie Bentley and Katie Bentley; four great-grandchildren, Trenton, Eli and Isaiah Walker, and Ryleigh Stamper; two sisters, Janet Rutherford and husband Hiram of Kenova, W.Va., and Loretta Steele and husband, "Myrie" of Huntington; two brothers, Sherrell Smith and wife Barbara of Huntington, and David Smith and wife Bee of Kitts Hill, Ohio; and a sister-in-law, Lelia Smith of Las Vegas, Nev. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Huntington. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.
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WILLIAM JENNINGS MARCUM, 85, of Huntington, departed this life on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 after a brief illness. He was born August 28, 1921 in Crum, W.Va., the eldest son of the late John S. and Lorena Parsley Marcum. He is survived by five sisters, Doris Catherine Meade of Ashland, Ky.; Virginia B. Daloia and Leonard Daloia, her husband, of Columbus, Ohio; Lucille Ray and Clifford Ray, her husband, of Wake Forest, North Carolina; Barbara G. Pauley and Lawrence L. Pauley of Huntington, W.Va.; and Rita Kay Hereford and John Hereford, her husband, of Whitney, Texas; two brothers, Glen S. Marcum and Joyce Marcum, his wife, of Huntington; and Bruce Marcum and Cindy Marcum, his wife, of Huntington; a brother-in-law, Kie Lawrence of South Point, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Carol Marcum of Huntington; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Marcum was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Meade Marcum; a sister, Evelyn Lawrence; a brother, Olen David Marcum; and a brother-in-law, Ernest Meade. He grew up in Crum, W.Va., and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served during World War II in the South Pacific Campaign. He was also a member of the Howard P. Hall VFW Post 1064. He was co-founder and president of Amis Systems, Inc. of Huntington until his retirement. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Trent Eastman. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Howard P. Hall VFW Post 1064 will perform military graveside rites.
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BETTY LOUISE DAMRON, 73, of Genoa, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at the Hospice House of Huntington. She was born August 8, 1933 in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late John and Myrtle Talkington Cyphers. Betty was a member of the Rush Branch Church and Crum Chapter #160 Eastern Star. She leaves behind her husband, Royce Damron of Genoa; two sons and one daughter-in-law; Jim and Christine Damron of Brooklyn, Ohio, and John Lough of Clinton, NC; two daughters and one son-in-law; Sheila Winner of Elyria, Ohio, and Susan and Rick Koch of Dan Diego, CA; seven grandchildren; Jason, Justin, and Angela Damron, Jessica and Crystal Winner, Jay and Heather Keller, and Marquel Koch; four great-grandchildren; stepmother Rilla Cyphers of Clarksburg, WV; and special family friend Bob Love of Genoa. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 Friday December 22, 2006 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Wilmer Napier, Brother tom Kitts, and John Lough officiating. Burial will follow in the Nathan Damron Cemetery. The family will receive visitors after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Betty expressed her wishes that donations to Hospice of Huntington, or the American Cancer Society be made in lieu of flowers.
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BETTY JUNE ADKINS HIAT, 69, of Wayne, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Born November 27, 1937, a daughter of the late Bill and Haney Adkins of East Lynn, she was a member of the Wayne Church of God. She was also preceded in death by six brothers and sisters; Homer, Howard, Esher, Norman, Eddie, and Kathaline. She leaves behind one son and daughter-in-law, Keith Allen and Mary Campisi of Bend, Oregon; one daughter, Lisa Ann Lucas of Wayne; seven grandchildren; Jonathan Lucas, Kendra June Lucas, Misti-Autumn Campisi, Aleshia Lucas, Gabe Allen Campisi, Amilynn Campisi, and Casen Daniel-James Campisi; and six brothers and sister, Lorane, Hester, Tenny, Mary, Justina, and Lary. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2006 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Otis Bowen officiating. Burial will follow in community Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors two hours prior to the funeral on Friday.
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STEPHEN ANDREW "ANDY" CONN, 35, of Kenova, W.Va., died Wednesday, December 20, 2006, in Aberdeen, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 23, 2006, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Rev. Roslyn Foster officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. He was born February 21, 1971, in Huntington, W.Va., to the late Vista Grey Conn. He was employed by Ershigs Inc. He is survived by his wife, Heather Robertson Conn; two daughters, Charity Skye Conn and Hillary Nicole Conn, both of Alabaster, Ala.; one son, Kyler Gray Conn; and a stepson, Ian Rayne Dean, both of Kenova; one sister, Rachel Eddy of Huntington; and a brother, Matthew Eddy of Barboursville, W.Va. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova.
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MRS. CORA E. WETHERHOLT, 103, of Yadkinville, N.C., formerly of Huntington, WV, passed away Thursday December 21, 2006, in Yadkinville Nursing Care. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2006, at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, W.Va., with the Rev. Cecil Wetherholt officiating. Burial will follow. She was born March 5, 1903, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late William Preston and Ida Walker Sanders. Also preceding her in death was her husband, W. C. Wetherholt; three sisters, Phoebe, Hester and Ida; and three brothers, Delbert, Garnet and Clarence. She and her husband formerly owned and operated Wetherholt Grocery. She was a member of Norway Avenue Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Robert Earl Wetherholt of Knoxville, Tenn., and Cecil Wetherholt of Yadkinville, N.C.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2006, at Chapman's Mortuary Huntington.
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JAMES EDWARD PETERS, 77, of Hurricane, W.Va., formerly of Genoa, W.Va., passed away Thursday, December 21, 2006, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, December 24, 2006, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Minister Doug Minton. Burial will follow at the Thompson Cemetery, Genoa. He was born January 1, 1929, at Pt. Pleasant, W.Va., a son of the late Elza and Louise Gaskins Peters. He was a retired truck driver for Smith Transfer Company and was a member of Teamsters Local 175 and the Main Street Church of Christ. A sister, Audrey Peters, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Shirley G. Thompson Peters; a daughter, Sondra Lee "Sis" Rice of Hurricane, W.Va.; three sons, Glenn Edward Peters of Richlands, N.C., Darrell Ray Peters of Charleston, W.Va., and Jamie Gene Peters of Hurricane, W.Va.; three sisters, Betty Ruth Mannon and Margaret Musser of Proctorville, Ohio, and Geraldine Runyon of Ashland, Ky.; three brothers, Charles E. Peters of Kenova, W.Va., Samuel O. Peters and George T. Peters of Sumpter, S.C.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Main Street Church of Christ in Hurricane and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.
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MRS. CORA E. WETHERHOLT, 103, of Yadkinville, N.C., formerly of Huntington, WV, passed away Thursday December 21, 2006, in Yadkinville Nursing Care. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2006, at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, W.Va., with the Rev. Cecil Wetherholt officiating. Burial will follow. She was born March 5, 1903, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late William Preston and Ida Walker Sanders. Also preceding her in death was her husband, W. C. Wetherholt; three sisters, Phoebe, Hester and Ida; and three brothers, Delbert, Garnet and Clarence. She and her husband formerly owned and operated Wetherholt Grocery. She was a member of Norway Avenue Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Robert Earl Wetherholt of Knoxville, Tenn., and Cecil Wetherholt of Yadkinville, N.C.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2006, at Chapman's Mortuary Huntington.
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SHARON JOY BUNCH SMITH, 64 years of age of Big Rock, VA passed away Thursday December 21, 2006 at Buchanan General Hospital. Born May 16, 1942 in Logan West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George Bunch, and Erie Napier Bunch. She was a homemaker, a member of the Fountain of Life Tabernacle Church, enjoyed working puzzles, reading and bowling. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and maw maw. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son Timothy Ray Smith. Two brothers George Bunch Jr. and Donald Bunch. Two sisters, Louella Hannon and Mary Alice Bunch Spencer. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Billy Roger Smith of Big Rock, VA. Five daughters, Sherry Lester of Big Rock, VA, Brenda Love and husband Gene of Vansant, VA, Patricia Lowe and husband Doug of Conaway, VA, Angela Yates and husband Joey of Grundy, VA, and Alisha Stiltner and husband Billy of Big Rock, VA. One Son Billy Smith of Big Rock, VA. Four sisters Janice Dean of Joliet, IL, Maxine (Ida) Smith of Grundy, VA, Loretta Baldwin of Dayton OH, and Erie Lee Appeldoorn of Tellico Plains, TN. Three Brothers, Paul Bunch of Huntington, WV, Freeman Bunch of South Point OH, and Wayne Bunch of Joliet IL. Nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive. Funeral Services for Sharon Joy Bunch Smith were conducted Sunday December 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home with Rev. Larry David Ratliff, Rev. Tony Lowe, and Rev. Willard Sturgeon officiating. Burial followed in the Mountain Valley Memorial Park, at Big Rock, VA. Active pallbearers were family and Friends. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.shortridgeramey.com The family of Sharon Joy Bunch Smith is being served by the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Grundy, VA.
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GLADYS MAXINE GALLOWAY, 80, of Wayne, formerly of Proctorville, Ohio, widow of Clyde Galloway Jr., died Friday, December 22, 2006, at her residence. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. She retired from Armstrong Products. She s survived by two daughters, Carolyn Bennett of Wayne, W.Va., and Monica Estep Hines of Kenova; two sons, Michael Galloway of Proctorville, Ohio, and Roger Galloway of Salt Rock; two brothers, Larry G. Rowe and Raymond Rowe, both of Huntington, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren, Tim Workman, Teresa Worth, Tommy Workman, John Galloway, LeAnn Galloway, Robert Galloway, David Estep, Kimberly Lewis, Rocky Estep, Scott Estep and Christina Galloway. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory. com/hall.
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HERBERT "BUCK" CLINE, 77, of Huntington, WV died Friday, December 22, 2006 at the Huntington Hospice House in Huntington, WV. A memorial service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2006 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV with Assistant Pastor Joshua Huffman officiating. He was born February 12, 1929 in Logan County, WV a son of the late Corbin & Carrie Spence Cline. Buck was a self-employed brick mason. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Arthur Short Cline; one daughter, W. J. "Tootsie" Cooper of Cannonsburg, KY; one son and daughter-in-law, William "Joe" & Kay Short of Huntington, WV; one sister, Nancy Stone of Lenore, WV; two brothers and one sister-in-law, William "Bill" & Rilda Cline of Smiths Grove, KY and Corby Jr. & Janet Cline of Huntington, WV; several grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
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GARNETT C. BAKER ROSS, 86, of Ranger, W.Va., went to live with her Lord on December 22, 2006. She was born March 18, 1920, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ruben and Nellie Walters Chaney. A loving mother of seven children, 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, she was preceded in death by spouses Matthew Baker and William Ross. Survivors include sons Ronald Baker and LaDonna of Ranger, W.Va., Ralph Baker and Lena of Ranger, W.Va., Douglas Baker and Anna Mae of Whitehouse, Texas, Hilbert Baker and Imogene of Ranger, W.Va., Charles Baker and Rose Mary of Titusville, Fla.; daughters Avanell Price and J.C. of Ranger, W.Va., Lois Moore and Jack of Virginia Beach, Va. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, December 24, 2006, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Clifford Ellis officiating. The burial will follow in the Baker Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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BARBARA GAIL BLOCK PINSON, age 59 of Kermit went to be with the Lord, Dec. 23, 2006 at her home. Born April 27, 1947 fo the late Mose and Ruby Coalgrove Block. Preceeding her in death are husband Ernist "Pete" Pinson and one brother, Ronnie Block. Surviving are one brother, Mose James Block of Kermit, WV: Five sisters Kathleen Bowens of Kermit, WV and her daughter Barbara Janette was Barbara's name sake, Vivian (Ernest) Fry of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Joann (Johnny) Belt of Kanawha Co., WV, Ruby (Deana) Kramer of Charleston WV, Irene Elizabeth Block Williamson and her children, Wayne Bug Williamson, Anna "Penny" Allen, Lilly Mae Williamson, Brenda Ranae Robinson; Vada Marie Williamson all of Kermit. Special friends Miss Mary "Goose" Salmons, John B. & Micky Williamson, Miss Shirley Whitt, Alvin & Oretha Marcum, Evelyn Hatfield and a special sister-in-law Brenda Charles. A host of friends, nieces, nephew, aunts, uncles whom she loved very much. Barbara will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services will be 1:00 p. m. Wednesday at the Little Dorcus Church of Kermit with burial to follow in the Maher Cemetery of Maher, WV. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Church and until time of services on Wednesday. Ministers will be Kenny Stumbo, Carter Williamson, Alvin Marcum, Curtis White and Willis Allen.
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ANDREW W. W. MARCUM, 60, of Prichard, WV died Sunday, December 24, 2006 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. A memorial service was conducted at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2006 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. He was born October 18, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Bill & Olive Riggs Marcum. He worked as a engineering technician with the Department of Highways. Andrew was a member of Beuna Vista Lodge #60 A.F. & A.M. Whites Creek and the Huntington Scottish Rite Bodies where he was a 32 degree KCCH. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, James Joseph Marcum. He is survived by one daughter, Robin Ison of Hickory, NC and a brother, Fred D. Marcum of Pinehurst, NC; and two grandchildren.
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GLENNA ROMA STEELE CLARK, 54, of Grayson, KY, formerly of Genoa, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2006 at home. She was born January 16, 1952 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Fred Steele, Sr. and Lona Davis Steele. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Romaine Workman, Lona Mae Alexander, and Beverly Ann Smithy, one brother, Fred Steele, Jr., and two grandchildren. Survivors include one daughter, Lisa Gail Russell of Grayson, one son, Charles Harmon Clark, Jr. of Grayson, 14 grandchildren; four sisters, Burneice Simmons of Harmony, NC, Bernice Kalista of Mooresville, NC, Virginia Kay Steel and Melissa Kay Watts, both of Genoa; and three brothers; Bobby Gene Steele, Avery Steele both of Genoa, and James Donald Steele of Huntington. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2006 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home. Burial followed in Skeens Cemetery.
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JAY GLEN DAMRON, 81, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, December 24, 2006, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2006, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Rev. Herbert Varney. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. He was born February 26, 1925, in Wayne, a son of the late Jarrett Franklin "Jay" and Myrtle Dean Damron. Jay Glen was a veteran of World War II, having served with the Merchant Marines and the United States Army. He was a retired parts manager and partner of W & J Chevrolet in Wayne. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nila Elizabeth Booton Damron, a sister, Opal Napier, and an infant brother, Lace Edward Damron. Survivors include his daughter, Glenna Wellman and husband, Richard of Huntington, W.Va.; two sisters, Daisy Marie Damron of Wayne, W.Va., and Ruth June Chapman and husband, Joe of Lavalette, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Stacie Elmore and husband, Ralph of Madison, AL, Jennifer Canter and husband, Steve of Canton, Ga., and Chris Wellman and wife, Amanda of Huntington, W.Va.; seven great-grandchildren, Noah and Lauren Elmore, Katie Beth, Madison and Micheline Canter, and Hannah and Ainslee Wellman, and many nieces and nephews including his nephew and dear friend, Jimmy Dow Wilson. The family extends special thanks to his niece and her husband, Patty and Raymond Blankenship, and to his neighbors Dale and Dorothy Simpkins for their loving care during his illness. Friends may call one hour prior to services Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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THE REV. WILLIAM R. "BILL" HAYTON, 77, of Kenova, W.Va., husband of Elizabeth "Libby" Christian Hayton and son of the late King J. and Ella Thompson Hayton, died December 24, 2006, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. Rev. Hayton was born June 15, 1929, and was a lifetime resident of Kenova. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, daughter Pamela (Jerry) Workman of Prestonburg, Ky., and a son, Richard (Tracy) Hayton of Huntington; three grandchildren, Chris Workman, Sarah Hayton and Sean Hayton; two sisters, Carol Sue (Berlin) Meredith of Kenova and Mary Jo (Sherman) Arrowood of Lavalette; two brothers, Chester (Barbara) Hayton of Houston, Texas and Charles (Della) Hayton of Catlettsburg, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews. In iddition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Adam Joseph Hayton. Bill was a graduate of the 1947 class of C-K High School. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army's 432^nd Engineering Battalion from 1951until 1953. Although Rev. Hayton has served and pastored a number of churches in the surrounding area, his longest tenure of 22-1/2 years was at Oakview Missionary Baptist Church in Kenova. He retired as a letter carrier from the U.S. Postal Service in 1989. Bill was currently a member of the Twelve Pole Valley Baptist Association, where he had previously held the office of moderator for 12 years. He was a member of the Big Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church and the American Legion Post #93 Kenova, whose members will conduct graveside's rites. Bill was a loving husband, father, papaw, brother and friend. Being a proud and patriotic man, he prayed daily for his family, for his nation and for those serving our country. He served the Lord with diligence and compassionately ministered to those in need. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Anyone wishing to join his family in celebrating his life may do so on Thursday, December 28, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home with his son-in-law, Rev. Jerry Workman officiating and a eulogy given by his son, Richard Hayton. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova. His nephews will serve as pallbearers.
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CLIFTON L. "PERK" LOONEY, Sr., 84 of Ceredo, WV, died December 25, 2006 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, of which he was a member, with Rev. Steve Willis and Rev. Tom Sharp officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery. He was born August 24, 1922 in Deel, Virginia to the late Lee & Oma VanDyke Looney. Perk was retired from Novamont Corporation. He was a U. S. Navy veteran having served during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post #93 Kenova and Kenova Masonic Lodge #110 A.F. & A.M. and both organizations will conduct graveside rites. He was also active in the Romans Visitation Group at his church. In addition to his parents, Perk was preceded in death by his first wife, Avonelle Parsley Looney; two sisters, Katherine Quesenberry and Faye Prince; two brothers, Tom & Ernest Looney. He is survived by his wife, Gloria McQuinn Looney; one son and daughter-in-law, Clifton "Skip" & Jonnean Looney of Florence, KY; four sisters, Betts Wojsteck, Edna Stacey, Elsie Divers and Jean Viers; one brother, Bill Looney all of Danville, OH; two granddaughters, Melissa & Wes Self and Brooke & Alden Pennington; great grandchildren, Natalie Self and Ella Pennington; several nieces and nephews; 5 stepchildren, Karen Webb, Kim, Kirk, Kevin and Kent Fisher, 11 step-grandchildren, Kris, Kacee, Kadera, Keaton, Kollin, Korey, Kelsey, Kasidey, Kadey, Keisha and Jamie and two step-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind, 38 Washington Ave. Huntington, WV 25701; the Good Samaratian Center, P.O. Box 475 Kenova, WV 25530; or the C-K Little League, P.O. Box 283 Ceredo, WV 25507. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of the arrangements.
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WILLIAM D. "BILL" MICHAEL, 83, of Prichard, W.Va., died December 25, 2006, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, in Prichard with Rev. Keith Watters officiating and a eulogy given by his nephew Patrick Michael. Burial will follow in the Davis Family Cemetery in Prichard. Bill was born November 29, 1923, to the late Denver and Ethel Thompson Michael. He was a member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church with 18 years of perfect attendance and he was also the bell ringer for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Jack Michael. He is survived by two sisters, Annabelle Rayburn and Frances Dale both of Kenova; and two brothers, Oscar Michael of Prichard and Fred Michael of Crystal River, Fla. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2006, at the church. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of the arrangements.
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ROBERT "BOB" NAPIER, 78, of South Point, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2006, at home. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2006, at Hall Funeral Home by Pastor Dave Hackworth. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. He was born March 11, 1928, in Dunlow, W.Va., son of the late Adam and Josephine Watts Napier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven sisters, Norma Rowe, Surilda Maynard, Tennessee Crabtree, Ella Hampton, Armilda Maynard, Nannie Thompson and Mary Lee Molher. He was retired from United Coal Company, was a member of Brookdale Freewill Baptist Church, South Point, and was a Korean War Army veteran. He was united in marriage October 28, 1968, to Mary Sue Truesdell Napier, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one sister, Alberta Copley of Fort Gay, W.Va.; three sons, Robert Philip of Utica, Ohio, Timothy Edward and Michelle of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Stanley Jason and Loretta of Coal Grove, Ohio; four daughters, Loretta Kay Napier and Aaron of West Palm Beach, Fla., Wanda Jane and Joyce Jean, both of South Point, Ohio, and Mary Ellen of Vanceburg, Ky.; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one special grandson, Richard Hamlin Jr., whom he raised. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2006, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www. timeformemory.com/hall.
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JAMES ADAM SAMMONS, 25, of Louisa died Tuesday December, 26, 2006. Born September 9, 1981 in Cabell County, West Virginia, he was the youngest son of David and Vickie Sammons who both reside in Louisa. Adams was a loving father to his 16 month old daughter Riley. he graduated as Valedictorian from Lawrence County High School in 2000 and attended Morehead State University. He was employed with the Coca-cola plant in Louisa. He was a Christian and a member of the Cherryville Missionary Baptist Church. Additional survivors include a daughter, Riley Lynn of Louisa; Maternal grandparents Herb Rice and Janet Rice of Louisa; Paternal grandparents Homer and Shirley Bentley of Louisa and the late James F. Sammons; one brother David Sammons II and his wife Holly of Paintsville, one sister Megan Sammons of Louisa; one nephew David Sammons III of Paintsville. A memorial service was held at 11 am on Jan. 2 at Cherryville Missionary Baptist Church. Burial followed at Franklin Cemetery. Young Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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DONALD M. LYKINS from Eden Prarier, formerly of Kenova, WV, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2006. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2006 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, with Rev. Tom Sharp and Rev. Steve Willis officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery. Don is survived by his devoted wife, Pauline Shingleton Lykins; his loving daughters, Marcia Ann (Mrs. Michael G. Mancini), and Cozette (Mrs. Donald L. Mobelini); a sister, Joan (Mrs. Eugene Parr); and a brother, Kearney M. Lykins, Jr. Also missing him are his five precious grandchildren, Christopher J. Mancini, Marcus G. Mancini, Ashley C. Mancini, Donald Mobelini, and Belinda Mobelini and three great grandchildren, Christopher & Anna Mobelini and Kaye Isabella Mancini. Don was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova where he served as a deacon and was a member of the choir. He joined the Navy and served his country with honor in both WWII and Korea. He was an active member of American Legion Post #93 Kenova whose members will conduct graveside rites. He was also a member of the Kenova Masonic Lodge No 110 AF & AM whose members will conduct graveside rites. In 1986, Don retired from the City of Kenova after many years as Floodwall Superintendent. He will be greatly missed by many family members and friends. In lieu of flowers the family requests you make a donation to the Hospice of the Twin Cities at 10405 6th Ave. N. Suite 250, Plymouth, MN 55441 or the First Baptist Church of Kenova located at 12th & Poplar Streets, Kenova, WV 25530.
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JACK BRUMFIELD, 84, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2006, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, December 30, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Thaddaeus Allen. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Jack was a retired service station owner and owner of Brumfield's Used Cars. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in World War II as a radio operator aboard a number of Liberty and Victory Ships. Jack was born on December 20, 1922, in Cabell County, West Virginia, the son of the late J. Frank and Gertrude Smith Brumfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Lee Brumfield, and a brother, Billy Gene Brumfield. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dolores Brumfield; one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Nancy Brumfield of Huntington; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Michael L. (Cheryl) Brumfield of Vienna, W.Va.; five grandchildren, James Knapp of Athens, Ohio, Jonathan King of Parkersburg, W.Va., Joseph Brumfield of Vienna, W.Va., Major Steven S. Brumfield, MD, US Air Force, and Tim Brumfield of Huntington; seven great-grandchildren; and one nephew, Craig Brumfield of Miami, Fla. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.
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ALMA "GRANNY" WALLACE, 89, of Wayne went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 27, 2006, at Mariner Health of Huntington. She was born may 2, 1917 in Wayne county, daughter of the late Jerry and Effie Lovins Maynard. Alma was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers; Wallace Maynard, Leonard Maynard, T.W. Maynard, and Carlos Maynard, two sisters; Bernice Talbert and Rena Perry Maynard, two sons; Charles Spencer and B.H. Spencer, and her late husband Millard Spencer. She is survived by three daughters; Barbara Poindexter of Huntington, WV, Goldie Rice of Wayne, WV, and Charity Stafford and husband Sidney who was a special son-in-law of Genoa, WV; one son, Ray Spencer of Columbus, OH; and one sister, Opal Fry of Logan, WV. Also surviving her are seventeen grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and a host of friends and family too numerous to name. Tom Smith and Eddie Dean both of Wayne, WV and Terry Tomblin of Commerce, GA would like to be mentioned as special grandsons. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2006 at Johnson Tiller funeral Home with Pastor Gary Queen officiating. Burial followed in Sol Perry Cemetery.
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OLETA MAE PERDUE ROMANS BRUMFIELD, 91, of Huntington went home to her Lord and heavenly family, December 27, 2006 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born March 18, 1915 in Wayne County, Shoals, WV to the late Lawrence H. and Augusta Rowe Perdue. She was a retired nursing assistant from St. Mary’s Medical Center and the oldest member of Shoals Missionary Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were husbands Okey Romans and Willard Brumfield, grandson Keith Romans, sister and brother in law Faye and Ray Lockwood, brother and sister in law Henry and Charlotte Perdue, sister Deloris P. Akers and brother in law Ashford Bias. Survivors include sons Bill Jennings Romans of Oregon, Larry and Becky Romans of Belpre, Ohio, granddaughter Michelle Romans, grandsons Aaron and Josh Romans, and sister Shirley Bias of Shoals, WV and a host of nieces and nephews family and friends. She will be dearly missed. Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 3, 2006 at 1 pm in the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Claude Spurlock. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, WV.
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RICHARD HAMLIN, 76, of Huntington passed away Thursday, December 28, 2006 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Mr. Hamlin was a retired MP with the Air Force. Mr. Hamlin was born August 3, 1930 in Chesapeake, OH to the late Lloyd Hamlin and Violet (Waddell) Falisco. One sister, Darlene Kaser, also preceded him in death. Survivors include four daughters: Cathy Hamlin, Susan Bruggeman, Lynn Beers, and Angela Lake; two sons Terry Hamlin and Gregory Hamlin; one brother Texas "Tex" Hamlin; 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and his former spouse Patricia Hamlin. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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MARIE W. PLYMALE, 70, of Wayne, WV, died Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services were conducted 1:00 pm Sunday, December 31, 2006 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Danny Endicott. Burial followed at Dock’s Creek Cemetery; Kenova, WV. She was born July 29, 1936 in Union City, TN, a daughter of the late Byron and Bessie Clemons Williams. Marie was a medical administrator at St. Louis University. Her husband, Robert L. Plymale also preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Lora Kounse of Wayne, WV, Teena Credico and husband, John of Toledo, OH, Michelle Lambert and husband, Derrick of Highland, IL; five sons, Robert Plymale, Jr. and wife, Gloria of Brandon, FL, Ray Plymale and wife, Trish of Troy, IL, Garland Plymale and wife, Donna of Wayne, WV, Gary Plymale and wife, Melissa of Gillespie, IL, Mike Plymale and wife, JoAnn of South Point, OH; two brothers, John Williams of San Bernadino, CA, Jimmy Williams of Los Angeles, CA; twenty-two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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HAROLD GENE TROUT, 51, of Genoa, WV, died Friday, December 29, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2007 at the Stoney Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Trout Family Cemetery on Moses Fork Mountain near his residence. He was born December 7, 1955 in Pikeville, KY, a son of Bessie Justice Trout and the late Jackie Trout. Two sisters, Shirley Trout and Edith Louise Bowling also preceded him in death, along with two brothers, James and John Trout. Additional survivors include his wife, Delphia Bowens Trout; a step-daughter, Bridget Trout and husband, Ronnie of Big Creek, KY; a step-son, Elwood Robinson of Genoa, WV; four sisters, Virgie Bowling and husband, Rick of Huntington, WV, Loretta Maynard and husband, Adam of Lovely, KY, Connie Spaulding and husband, David of Warfield, KY, Bessie Judd and husband, Ray of Crum, WV; a brother, Bobbie Trout and wife, Polly of Lavalette, WV; five step-grandchildren, Jessica, Deborah, Veronica, Ronnie and Nathan; along with a host of other family and friends.
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ERA A. CYRUS, 100, of Wayne, WV, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2006 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Rev. Jim Richards. Burial followed at the Spurlock Cemetery at Wayne. She was born March 6, 1906 at Wayne, daughter of the late Lindsey and Lucinda Hammonds Damron. She was a homemaker and former member of the Centerville Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Milton Cyrus, a son, James Franklin Cyrus, a grandson, James Curtis Cyrus, and seven siblings. Survivors include her daughter, Dottie L. Dyer of Wayne; seven grandchildren, Sandi Hallman of Richmond, VA, Philip Cyrus and wife, Terri of Wayne, Phyllis Ferguson and husband, Scott of Huntington, Joe Boyd and wife, Lori of Wayne, John Curtis Boyd and wife, Vicky of Wayne, and Tim Boyd and wife, Elaine of Lavalette; ten great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
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CHARLES EUGENE JONES, 44, of Genoa, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 30, 2006. He was born May 28, 1962 in Coshocton, OH, a son of Elizbeth Juanita Vaughn Jones and Charles Chester Jones. Charles is survived by his parents, Elizabeth and Charles of Genoa; five brothers, Michael Jones of Wayne, Jimmy Verhovic, Todd Colentine, Eugene Colentine and Walter Aldridge all of Coshocton, OH. Also surviving him is a special buddy Robert Adkins of East Lynn, WV and a host of friends and neighbors who have been so very loving. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Charley Watts. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm, Wednesday, January 2007 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home in Wayne with Pastor Emuel Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Robert Vaughan Cemetery.
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OTHO M. PLYMALE, 71 of Kenova, WV, went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer, Sunday, December 31, 2006 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Locust Grove Baptist Church by Rev. William Boblett; burial will follow in Anthony Wayne Plymale Family Cemetery, on Malcolm Lane. Otho was born June 23, 1935 in Wayne County West Virginia, a son of the late Willard and Tennie Oídell Plymale, he was also preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. He was a retired crane operator having worked for AK Steel . He was a 32nd Degree Mason, Past Master of Buena Vista Lodge # 60 AF & AM Whites Creek. Survivors include his wife Carol Morgan Plymale; one son and daughter-in-law Todd and Kim Plymale; three precious grandchildren whom he dearly loved, Makayla, Colton and Montana Plymale ; two brothers: Fisher Plymale, Hershel Plymale; a special niece Dee Dee McComas; cousin Sam Mullens; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Marilyn and Dewey Watts and Steve and Patricia Morgan. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday January 3, 2007 at Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Hospice House of Huntington, P. O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709 The family wishes to give a special thanks to Dr. Kimmey and staff, Dr. David Daniels, who was so kind during his final hours, and the Oncology Staff at St. Mary's Hospital.
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VERLIE CAUDILL, 83, of Fort Gay, passed away on Dec. 31, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Young Funeral Home Chapel. He was preceded in death by his parents Elder Frank Caudill and Eliza Pennington Caudill, his wife Naomi Blair Caudill and his sister; Ruth Newsom of Fort Gay. He as a veteran of the US Army and a member of Jenny’s Creek United Baptist Church. He is survived by three daughters; Linda Yates of Cusseta, Georgia, Patsy Carol Wilson of New Carlisle, OH, Betty Crawford of Fort Gay, WV, one son; Tex Caudill of Corryton, TN; three brothers; Lacy Caudill of Fort Gay, Bertie Caudill of Fort Gay, Wilbur Caudill of Fort Gay and six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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RAY "POPPY", "RAY BOY", LOVINS, 70, of Prichard, WV, went to meet the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2006 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Pastor Bill Boblett. Burial will follow at the Sam Damron Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. He was born February 15, 1936 at Dunlow, a son of the late Verdic and Georgia Napier Lovins. A sister, Myrtle Sword, and two brothers, Leonard and Thornton Lovins, also preceded him in death. Ray was a retired construction worker (crane operator) for Neighborgall Construction Co. of Huntington and was a member of the International Union Operators Engineering Local #132. He also worked for Washington Roofing Sheet and Metal. He was a member and caretaker of the Wayne County Zip Little Chapter, Isaac Walton League. He loved fishing, hunting, and being with his family and friends. Ray received Jesus in his heart on December 9, 2006 and was baptized the next day at Locust Grove Baptist Church where he was given honorary membership. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Jo Stamper Lovins, whom he married August 5, 1956; 3 daughters, Cindy Lyvonne Staley and husband, John, Tammy Jo Wolfe, and Lisa Sue Lovins; two sons, Danny Ray and Gregory Neal Lovins and wife, Katherine Ann; a godchild, Susan Garrettson; his grandchildren, Jamie Paul Wolfe, Jennifer Lyvonne Blankenship and husband, Mark, Tiffani Nicole Lovins, Jason Wade Lovins and wife, Jana, William Jeremy Ray Wolfe and wife, Ashley, Christopher Michael Ball, Danny Ray Lovins, II, Ashlee Danielle Lovins, Joseph Tanner Lovins; a great-grandson, Landyn Ray Lovins; seven sisters, Opal Meade, Jenny Mae Vanover, Marie Heaberlin, Leona Little, Otta Lee Kelly, Frances Roark, Georgia Meade; and a brother, Luther Lovins. Ray Boy was known and loved by all who knew him every day of his life and now we can rejoice knowing that he will be walking through the pearly gates. And many thanks to those who helped in taking care of our Dad while he was in the hospital. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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(Date not given) J. LARRY SEE of Louisa, KY passed away Friday at home. Larry was born March 18, 1950 in Louisa, KY, he was the son of Amos and Betty Jo Reed See. He was Co-owner of Young Funeral Home Inc., in Louisa, a KY Colonel, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Louisa. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Lynn Franz See of Louisa, KY, one son James Matthew (Ashley) See of Louisa and his parents Amos and Betty Jo See of Louisa, KY. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Young Funeral Home Chapel, burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or the Lawrence county Animal Shelter.
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(Date not given) THE REV. JAMES "JIMMY" HENSLEY, 74, of Buffalo Creek Road, Huntington, W.Va., is now breathing without medical assistance, heavenly air. Jimmy was known for his gospel tract ministry, to which he dedicated his life. He spent unknown hours writing, printing, cutting, folding, and passing out tracts to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ everywhere he went. He also had a jail ministry for 28 years and saw people saved every week. Jimmy served faithfully as Pastor of four local churches. He was a member of Buffalo Valley Baptist Church, where he served as Minister of Visitation and Men's Sunday school teacher. Jimmy was instrumental in helping numerous churches by being a prayer warrior and encourager of many local pastors. He was a veteran of the Berlin Crisis in 1961 and a member of the National Guard for 13 years. Jimmy retired from O. B. Systems and Mining after 36 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Violet Hensley; brothers: David, Gordon, and an infant brother, Garland Jr., and one sister: Joyce Noel. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Norma Jean Christian Hensley, who stood by him faithfully during his illness. Three sons: Larry (Debbie Vargo) of Findley, Ohio; Michael (Pam) Hensley of Huntington, W.Va.; and Richard (Sharon) of Falling Waters, W.Va., and one daughter, Jeana Renee (Greg) Graves of Kenova, W.Va. He was the proud Papaw of five grandsons, Bradley Hensley (Whitney Shaw, fiancé) of Jacksonville, Fla.; Matthew Hensley of Huntington, W.Va. and Steven ( Abby Baker, girlfriend), James and Christopher Graves of Kenova, W.Va.; who will serve as pallbearers along with Gary Smith, close friend and neighbor. Also surviving are one brother, Norman (Myrtle) Hensley of Kenova, W.Va.; one sister, Madeline Evicks of Chesapeake, Ohio, and five sisters-in-law; Mary and Diana Hensley, Barbara and Erma Lee Christian and Dorothy Davis as well as several nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastors Berman Willis and Leo Gibson and grandson Steven Graves. Burial will follow at the Hensley Family Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Word of Life Youth Program 1410 Chestnut Street, Kenova, WV 25530 or the Buffalo Valley Youth Ministeries, 837 Buffalo Creek Road, Huntington, WV 25704.