WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES April

WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
April, 2007

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

DIED – APRIL 1, 2007 ** SHARON LEE MOORE POWERS, 60, of Barboursville, formerly of Cyrus. Born May 15, 1946, in Doddridge County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Calvin and Wildadene Moore. Survivors include her brother, Donnie Moore; sister, Diane Grant; daughters, Carolyn (Bryan) Workman, Carol (David) Hodge, and Brenda (Kevin) Armstrong; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was April 4, 2007, in the Docks Creek Cemetery.

DIED – APRIL 1, 2007 ** CHARLES DAVID PELFREY, 68, of Huntington, WV, at Cornerstone Hospital, Huntington. Born July 27, 1938, in Louisa, KY. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Virgie Lycan Pelfrey; and brother, Larry Pelfrey. Survivors include a son, Randy (Leah) Pelfrey; daughter, Lora (Mike) Hess; four grandchildren; brother, John (Rita) Pelfrey; sister, Donna (Tom) Flavell; aunts and uncles, Lawrence and Mary Lou Lakin, Barbara Wright, Mary and Glendell Frasher, and Sue and Jay Stanley; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was April 4, 2007, in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington.

DIED – APRIL 2, 2007 ** CLOVIS "CHUCK" RAYMOND MILLS, 79, of Huntington in the Hospice House of Huntington. Born September 3, 1927, in Huntington. Preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Belle May Mills; and brother, Donald Mills. Survivors include his wife, Roberta Stepp Mills; sons, John Raymond (Debbie) Mills and Robert Allen (Sally) Mills; daughter, Beverly Perdue; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis Wallace; brother, James Issac Mills; and several nieces and nephew. Burial was April 5, 2007, in Mount Vernon Cemetery.

DIED – APRIL 2, 2007 ** MARGIE R. ESTEP, 82, of Lavalette, WV, at her residence. Born August 27, 1924, in Logan County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Toni Williams Estep. Survivors include sisters, Ruby Murphy and Joyce Stowers; brother, James Lee Estep; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was April 5, 2007, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, WV.

DIED – APRIL 2, 2007 ** NELLIE JANE CRAFT DEAN, 83, of Wayne, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born December 25, 1923, in Inez, KY. Preceded in death by her parents, Ed McKinley and Maudie Mae Moore Craft; husband, Ruben Basil Dean; son, Thomas Willis; sister, Annis Nelson; and brothers, Eddie Craft and Denver Craft. Survivors include daughters, Betty (Richard) Gray, Joyce (Tommy) Desnomie, and Sue Browning; sons, William R. (Beverly) Willis, Lawson E. (Janet) Willis, Robert Lee (Lemma) Willis, Ruben Basil (Sheena) Dean, Jr., Paul Edward Dean, Eddie McKinley Dean, and David Henry (Wanda) Dean; and numerous grandchildren and great-grand-children. . Burial was April 5, 2007, in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne.

DIED – APRIL 2, 2007 ** LONNIE WEBB, 89. Preceded in death by his parents, Carmie and Doshia Grove Webb; and daughter-in-law, Jane Webb. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Haynie Webb; children and their spouses, Danny Webb, Keith and Cecilia Webb, Rita Maynard, and Randy and Linda Webb; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Ada Webb Chambers. Burial was April 5, 2007, in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, WV.

DIED – APRIIL 2, 2007 ** JEFF BISHOP, 76, of Louisa. Preceded in death by his parents, George Bishop and Lucy Ferguson Bishop. Survivors include sisters, Catherine Bishop and Christine Wellman; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was April 5, 2007, in the Jeff Bishop Cemetery in Blaine, KY.

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DIED – APRIL 2, 2007 ** CLYDE BRAXTON "BUDDY" GILKERSON, 48, of Huntington. Born March 27, 1959, in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Braxton J. Gilkerson, Jr., and Joneta Byrd Gilkerson; daughter, Tarra Nicole Gilkerson; and sister, Alice "Jeannie" Means. Survivors include daughter, Heather (Jeremy) Hagley; Heather's mother, Robin Gilkerson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Minnie and Glen Bias; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Richard Means, Neisja and Tony Jones, and Jarrod and Shelly Bias; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was April 7, 2007, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville.

DIED – April 2, 2007 ** CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SPEARS, JR., at the Cabell Huntington Hospital. Survivors include parents, Whitney J. and Christopher M. Spears, Sr,; sister, McKenzie Elizabeth Moore; brothers, Eli Michael Spears and Tristen Drake Moore; grandparents, Pam and Eddy Cabell, Ray and Rhonda Spears, and Mark and Debbie Pelfrey; and great-grandmothers, Minnie Plybon and Edna Runyon. Burial information was not available.

DIED – APRIL 3, 2007 ** RAYBURN "BEN" TOMBLIN, 62, of Lavalette, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Drema Tomblin. Burial was April 6, 2006, in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne.

DIED – APRIL 3, 2007 ** BERNICE F. HATFIELD MEREDITH, 97, of Kenova, WV, at Huntington Health and Rehab. Born August 30, 1909, in Mingo County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Johnson and Columbia Phillips Hatfield; husband, James 0. Meredith; son, James 0. Meredith, Jr.; and son-in-law, Homer Hodge. Survivors include daughters, Viola Hodge, Aveanell (Luther, Jr) Hodge, Doris (Hugh) Sparks, Geneva Hagarman, and Connie (William) Conley; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 38 great-great-grandchildren. Burial was April 6, 2007, in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova.

DIED – APRIL 4, 2007 ** FREEMAN BRYAN GIBSON, 79, of Fort Gay. Born June 3, 1927, in Cedar, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Aaron Henry and Ida Smith Gibson; and former wives, Margaret L. Gibson and Bertha Gibson. Survivors include his wife, Mattie J. Gibson; daughters, Freeda Gibson and Vivian Joyce (Bill) Phillips; sons, Joseph (Elaine) Gibson and Jeffery Glenn (Debbie) Gibson; stepdaughter, Teresa Fyffe; stepson, Frank (Megan) Hall; sister, Bethel Gibson; brothers, Millard C. Gibson, Billie E. Gibson, and Irvin Gibson; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was April 7, 2007, in Mt. View Memory Gardens, Mayer,WV.

DIED – APRIL 4, 2007 ** CARVILLE MCCLOUD, 75, of Huntington, at his residence. Born July 15, 1931, in Cabell County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Lijah and Bertha Adkins McCloud. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Napier McCloud; daughters, Carolyn Parson, Haney Mollett and Christian Adkins; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial was April 7, 2007, in the Plymale Cemetery, Wayne County, WV.

DIED – APRIL 5, 2007 ** LOUISE PORTER, 63, of Branchland, WV, at her residence. Born January 8, 1945, in Branchland, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, David and Lola Clay Clark; son, Amos Lee Davis; and brother, Ernest Clark. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Watson; son, James Davis, Jr.; sisters, Faye Watts, Goldie Adkins, Mae Adkins, and Betty Simpkins; brothers, Raymond Clark, James Clark, Jennings Clark, Charlie Clark, and Richard Clark; four grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was April 9, 2007, in the Watson Cemetery, Branchland.

DIED – APRIL 5, 2007 ** SHIRLEY ADKINS, 63, of Kenova, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born March 12, 1944, in Lincoln County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Wetzel and Elva Adkins; husband, Joseph "Dillard" Adkins; sister, Christine Lambert; and brothers, Mitchell Adkins and Delmar Adkins. Survivors include sisters, Kesslene (Ed) Prolow, Pansy (Danny) Taburn, Marie Burress, and Norma June McCoy; brothers, Tester (Georgia) Adkins, Walter (Gail) Adkins, and James L. (Linda) Adkins; daughter, Elva Sue Levering; sons, Ronnie Mills, Clyde Mills, Teddy (Missy) Mills, and 011ie Mills; thirteen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial was April 7, 2007, in Elmwood Cemetery.

DIED – APRIL 6, 2007 ** PHOEBE FRANCES STALEY SMITH, 90, of Ceredo. Born May 4, 1916, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Elliott and Lydia Riggs Staley; husband, 011ie Keith Smith; daughter, Wanda Lee Thacker; brothers, Tommy Staley and C. Jay Staley; and sisters, Leah Ward, Myrtle Sellards, Ann Lawhon, Naomi Prince, and Ruth Staley. Survivors include a son, L. Keith (Debra) Smith; daughter, Clara Ellen (Chester) Woods; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Freelin (Opal) Staley; sisters, Beulah Bagwell, Margie Mays, and Sue (John) Lewis; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was April 11, 2007, in Smith Cemetery, Wayne County, WV.

DIED – APRIL 6, 2007 ** PAUL DISHMAN, 86, of Huntington, WV, at his home. Born June 17,1920, in Wayne County. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Jetta Thacker Dishman. Survivors include his wife, Eula Mae Brown Dishman; daughters, Brenda Dishman McCoy and Pamela Sue (Michael) Hensley; sons, Larry Paul (Sharon) Dishman, Rodney Dale (Mary) Dishman, Mark Anthony (Joyce) Dishman, and Timothy Darrell (Carmen) Dishman; sister, Betty Amis; five granddaughters; and five grandsons. Burial was April 10, 2007, in Dock's Creek Cemetery.

DIED – APRIL 7, 2007 ** CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL JAROS, 24, of Huntington, WV. Born June 18, 1982, in Toledo, OH. Survivors include his parents, Deborah Lawhorn Broughton and Sam Jaros; wife, Sara Bethany Smith Jaros; daughters, Lauren Beth, Skylar and TaylorJaros; brother, Jason M. Sturgeon; stepfather, Ronald Broughton; and stepmother, Sandy Jaros. Burial was April 12, 2007, in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington, WV.

DIED – APRIL 7, 2007 ** ROGER DALE LEEP, 58, of Huntington, WV. Born September 24, 1948, in Cabell County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Gracie Porter Leep; and sister, Patty Scarberry. Survivors include his wife, Becky Meade Leep; children, Thomas and Monica Leep; special children, Heather and Mark Leep; sisters, Juanita Leep, Kathy Adkins, Erma Strasburg, and Iva Sullivan; and brothers, Ray Leep, Cecil Leep, Hartsel Leep, and Glen Leep. Burial was April 13, 2007, in Bowen Cemetery.

DIED – APRIL 8, 2007 ** IVAL "JANE" LAKIN DEAN, 83, of Huntington, WV, formerly of Ashland, at The Woodlands Retirement Community, Huntington, WV. Born December 11, 1923, in Kenova, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, James Robert and Jo Bolt Lakin; and husband, Warren G. Dean. Survivors include daughters, Janice (David) Ratliff and Darlene (Thomas) McGill; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial was April 11, 2007, in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum, Ashland, KY.

DIED – APRIL 8, 2007 ** BARBARA JEAN CARTY MANIS, 61, of Huntington, at Hospice House of Huntington. Born October 20, 1945, in Neptune, NJ. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles Henry and Veronica Mae Palmer Carty; infant son, Joshua Jacob Manis; and father-in-law, Arthur Sherman Manis. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Lee Manis; daughter, Jamie Lynn Walden; sons, Jimmy Lee (Kristy) Manis, Jr., Arthur Sherman (Becky) Manis, II, and Aaron Shane (Andrea) Manis; stepdaughter, Shelly (Clif) McClesky; sisters, Teresa (Eddie) Francis and Sharon Bailey; brother, Jimmy Carty; six grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. Burial was April 12, 2007, in Woodmere Cemetery.

DIED – APRIL 10, 2007 ** RAYBURN "BEN" TOMBLIN, 62, of Lavalette, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born February 6, 1945, in Logan, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Dora Harmon Tomblin; and sister, Loredith Tomblin. Survivors include his wife, Drema Tomblin; daughters, Gail Tomblin, Shirley (Mark) Tomblin-Turner, and Joann Tomblin; sisters, Rilda (William) Cline, Juanita (Jerry) Spence, Geneva (Carl) Aliff, and Janice (Allen) Moore; brothers, Raymond Tomblin, Ronald (Marcia) Tomblin, Sam (Joyce) Tomblin, Dana (Kelly) Tomblin, and Danny Ray Toth; sixteen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial was April 13, 2007, in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne.

DIED – APRIL 10, 2007 ** JOSEPH E. WARD, 50, of Huntington, in King's Daughters Medical Center. Born August 20, 1956. Preceded in death by his father, Jack L. Ward; grandmother, Myrtle Bradshaw Dean; and aunt, Georgia Bradshaw, Survivors include his mother, Eloise Ward; wife, Lee Ward; brother, John (Joyce) Ward; a niece; a nephew; aunt, Helen Skeens; and mother-and father-in-law, W.C. "Jolly" Smith. Burial information was not available.

DIED – APRIL 10, 2007 ** ERVIN D. CALDWELL, 77, of Loudendale, Charleston, formerly of Wayne, at his home. Preceded in death by his parents, Keither and Ruthie Mae Caldwell; brother, Denvill; and sisters, Thelma Caldwell, Barbara Caldwell and Sarah Ann Caldwell Whitt. Survivors include his wife, Pansy "Pat" Dunlap Caldwell; son, Edward (Cloe) Caldwell; daughter, Lillian Ruth Caldwell; grandson/son, whom he adopted, C. Matthew (Cassie) Caldwell; two grandsons; five granddaughters; three step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill Caldwell, Sammie K. (Shirley) Caldwell, and Dewey Keither "Pedro" Caldwell; and sisters, Frankie Nelson, Dora Nelson, Mae Caldwell and Ada (Brady) Coburn. Burial was April 13, 2007, in the Conner Cemetery, Loudendale.

DIED – APRIL 11, 2007 ** FANNY ETHEL TRIPLETT, 83, of Columbus, OH, at Grant Hospital in Columbus. Preceded in death by her parents, John Edward and Sarah Smith Keaton; and husband, Jasper Triplett. Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Jobe, Linda Brown, Connie Triplett and Janet (Ruddy) Waugh; son, Troy Triplett; 26 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Burial was April 14, 2007, in the Triplett Cemetery in Webbville, KY.

DIED – APRIL 12, 1007 ** JO WELCH SIMPSON, 84, of Louisa, KY. Born September 6,1922, in Louisa. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Fannie Thornhill Welch; husband, James Simpson; and sister, Ernestine Jones. Survivors include daughters, Nellie (Leonard) Wellman, Mary Jo (Randy) Simpkins, and Tammy (L.T.) Adkins; son, James A. (Shelley) Simpson; sisters, Sue Kelly and Betty Compton; brothers, Charles Welch and Clyde “Bear”Welch, Jr.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial was April 15, 2007, in the Vaughan Cemetery at Louisa.

DIED – APRIL 12, 2007 ** ALTA MARIE WEBB, 82, of Louisa, KY, at the J. J. Jordan Center. Born May 27, 1924. Preceded in death by her parents, Henry Howard and Connie Scruggs Webb. Survivors include a niece, Linda Vanhorn; and sisters, Eunice McComas, Jean (Bill) King, and Madge (John) Anderson. Burial was April 15, 2007, in the Webb Cemetery in Webbville.

DIED – APRIL 12, 2007 ** WILMA WILLIAMS, 72. Born April 11, 1935, in East Lynn, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Rosa (Adkins) Dillon; husband, Freddie Williams; brothers, Alva Dillon, Boyd Dillon, Herman Dillon, and Robert Dillon; sisters, Alma Gilkerson and Pauline Connelly; and a granddaughter. Survivors include children, Janet (Barry) Ginger, Donna (Steve) Linsey, and Steve Williams; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, Thelma Campbell and Regina Moon; and brothers, Roy Dillon, Jr., and Alfred Dillon. Burial was April 17, 2007, in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.

DIED – APRIL 12, 2007 ** MARY VIRGINIA WATTS ADKINS, 75, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born November 10, 1931. Preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Ada Adams Watts; husband, Edward "Bug" Adkins; son, Timothy Adkins; one grandson; brothers, Orvel, Jackson, Franklin and Gene Watts; and sisters, Artie Smith, and Lilly Adkins. Survivors include daughters, Martha (Arthur) Maynard, Sharon (Brent) Thompson, and Pamela Adkins; sons, Orvel (Judy) Adkins, Noah Adkins, Braxton (Charolette) Adkins, Charles (Kathy) Adkins, Thurman Adkins, and Joseph Adkins; sisters: Ida (Woodie) Rice and Shirley (Jack) Fry; thirteen grandchildren; nineteen great- grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Lilly Watts, and Nola Janet Adkins. Burial was April 14, 2007, in Community Memorial Gardens.

DIED – APRIL 13, 2007 ** SHIRLEY CLAY RAMEY, 81, of Cleveland, OH. Born March 2, 1926, in Lincoln County, WV, Preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Mariah Clay; husband, Glen Ramey, Jr.; son, Larry Lee Clay; and brother, Golden Clay. Survivors include daughters, Joyce (Bernard) Alvino and Bonnie (Harry) Showman; sons, Mark (Marsha) Ramey, and Darrell Ramey; brother, Lawrence (Dixie) Clay; eleven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial was April 18, 2007, in the Watson Cemetery.

DIED – APRIL 13, 2007 ** CATHERINE AMELIA BLATT ELLER, 83, of Huntington, at the Hospice House of Huntington. Born June 8, 1923, in Proctor, Marshall County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Catherine M. Shutler and Charles T. Blatt; husband, Glenn C. Eller; sisters, Sr Fidelis Blatt and Regina Blatt; brothers, Bernard Blatt and Thomas Blatt; and a step-granddaughter. Survivors include children, Mary Alice (David) Fansler, Ann Bernadette (Ronald) Langdon, and Christopher C. (Juanita) Eller; sisters, Alice Blatt Montabone, Mildred Blatt Jeffers, Clotilda Blatt (Robert) Hunter, and Rose Blatt; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was April 16, 2007, in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

DIED – APRIL 14, 2007 ** MARSHA LYNN BRANHAM, 48, of Louisa. Preceded in death by her parents, Bill Fitzgerald and Mary Penix Fitzgerald. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Lee Branham; daughter, Julia Lynn Boggs; brothers, David Fitzgerald, Mike Fitzgerald, and Jim Fitzgerald; sister, Janet Murphy; and three step-grandchildren. Burial was April 17, 2007, in the Endicott Cemetery on Little Laurel.

DIED – APRIL 14, 2007 ** JAMES DONALD "J.D." BAYS, 31, of Lavalette, WV. Born September 12, 1975, in Huntington, WV. Preceded him in death by his paternal grandmother, Betty Jane Bays; maternal grandparents, Charles and Marie Ferguson; aunts, Patty Estep and Betty J. Parrish; and uncle, Bob Ferguson. Survivors include his parents, Bert P. "Buck" and Carol Ferguson Bays; sister, Kim (Pee Wee) Smith; brothers, Pat Bays and Chuck (Mendy) Bays; paternal grandfather, James H. Bays; aunts and uncles, Jack (Ernestine) Ferguson, Larry (Carolyn) Ferguson, James "Spud" (Sandy) Bays, Janet Sullivan, Harriett Ward, and Danny "Ooch" Jackson; great aunt, Harriett Hutchinson; and great uncle, James P. Hutchinson. Burial information was not available.

DIED – APRIL 15, 2007 ** CAROL ANN ELMORE, 58, of Huntington, WV, at home. Born October 15, 1948, in Dayton, OH. Preceded in death by her father, Charles L. Elmore. Survivors include her mother, Mary Rattcliff; sons, Jeffrey L. (Paula) Maynard, Brian Keith (Barb) Maynard, and Rick (Niki) Maynard; nine grandchildren; two great grandsons; and sisters, Karen Rothery and Louise Ellison. Burial information was not available.

DIED – APRIL 16, 2007 ** DORA E. MULLETT, 78, of Fort Gay. Preceded in death by her parents, James Meade and Alpha Damron Meade; and husband, Deward W. Mullett, Survivors include daughters, Diana Dean, Sandra McKiuster, Debra Soya, and Christine Ferguson; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial information was not available.

DIED – APRIL 16, 2007 ** RUBY LEE GILKERSON, 91, of East Lynn, WV, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born September 5, 1915, in Wayne County. Preceded in death by her parents, Winchester and Nancy (Adkins) Queen; and husband, Lando Bruce Gilkerson. Survivors include sisters, Laura Vaughan, Anna Marie Markam, and Bessie; daughters, Lois Jean Adkins and Eadris Laurene Clay; son, Lando Leonard (Hope) Gilkerson; four granddaughters; seven grandsons; eleven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Burial was April 20, 2007, in the Gilkerson Family Cemetery.

DIED – APRIL 16, 2007 ** CHARLES R. "CHARLIE" BALL, 65, of Genoa, WV, formerly of Wadsworth, at Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Born October 29, 1941, in Slagle, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Adaline (Riggs) Ball. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Lindeman Ball; children, Treasa (Curtis) Lamb, Charles Martin Ball, William (Jennifer) Tippett, Jennifer Ball, and Julia Ball; two grandchildren; brothers, Walter Ball, Gary Ball, David (Donna) Ball, and Larry (Celeste) Ball; and sister, Lois Bennett. Burial was April 20, 2007, in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

DIED – APRIL 17, 2007 ** JACK EDWARD CARICO, 76, of Wayne, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born December 6, 1930, in Huntington. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward Thomas and Goldie Ellison Carico; sisters, Ada Carico and Virginia Pack; and brothers, James, Donald, Chester and Richard Carico. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Blankenship Carico; sons, Lawrence Edward (Teresa Lou) Carico, Gregory Alan (Carol) Carico, George Lee (Cathy) Carico, and Paul William (Tammy) Carico; sisters, Lucille Willma and Ruth Marzuco; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was April 19, 2007, in Woodmere Memorial Park.

DIED – APRIL 17, 2007 ** GEORGE RONALD SMITH, 60, at Lorris Community Hospital, Lorris, SC. Born April 5, 1947. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lucy Smith; and son, Jason Ryan Smith. Survivors include his wife, Donna Adams Smith; sons, Ronald Allen Smith and Shane Travis Smith; sisters, Lillian (Larry) Arrowood and Sandy (Glen) Pelphrey; brothers, Jerry (Donna) Smith, Stanley (Tammy) Smith, Raymond (Carolyn) Smith, Sam Smith, and Bill (Lisa) Smith; and two grandchildren. Burial was April 22, 2007, in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne.

DIED – APRIL 17, 2007 ** CHRISTOPHER STEPHEN MARCUM, 17, of Hilliard, OH. Preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Anthony Marcum and his grandmother, Pauline Marcum. Survivors include his parents, Danny Marcum and Loretta Farley Marcum; grandparents, Acie and Tennessee Farley and Everett Marcum; uncles and aunts, Pat and Davanna Marcum, Robert and Lovevona Eaves, and Miles and Lorraine Owens; stepmother, Gina Marcum; stepsisters, Stephanie and Melissa; and stepbrother, Wes Blevins. Burial was April 22, 2007, in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, WV.

DIED – APRIL 17, 2007 ** CARL E. TEBBY HEABERLIN, 81, of Trenton, at his residence. Born March 16, 1926, in Prichard, WV, Preceded in death by his parents, Carl W. and Emily (Morrow) Heaberlin; brothers, Jay Heaberlin and Joe Heaberlin; sisters, Lillian Litteral and Jean Burks; daughter-in-law, Tessie Heaberlin; and a grandson Survivors include his wife, Mildred Marie (Lovins) Heaberlin; daughter, Guellen (Lonzo) Hunley; sons, Michael Keith Heaberlin and Kevin Heaberlin; sister, Wanda Ray; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Burial was April 21, 2007, in Butler Davis Cemetery in Prichard.

DIED – APRIL 18, 2007 ** SADIE LYCANS, 89, of South Point, OH, at the Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born August 1, 1917, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, John C. and Tennessee Smith Clark; husband, Thomas Harkin Lycans; sons, Ellison Lycans and Wayne Lycans; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Lycans; brothers, Johnny, Sam, Lafe and Clyde Clark; and sisters, Hester Maynard, Myrtle Napier and Louise Shekel. Survivors include a son, Wilmer (Traci) Lycans; four grandchildren; sister, Bertha Pinnel; sister-in-law, Fannie Smith; and many nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. Burial was April 24, 2007, in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV.

DIED – APRIL 18, 2007 ** JANA CAIN COLLINS, 42, of Columbus, OH. Born March 15, 1965. Preceded in death by her mother, Sally Cain Collins. Survivors include by her father, Robert Rush Collins; sisters, Lisa (Rick) Rodgers and Dina (Keith) Chaffin; maternal grandmother, Frances Cain; three nieces and two nephews. Burial information was not available.

DIED – APRIL 18, 2007 ** LISA DAWN CURTIS, 38, of Huntington. Survivors include her parents, Robert and Doris Persinger; husband, Carl Curtis, Jr.; son; Justin Curtis; sisters, Stephanie (Daniel) Fletcher and Carolyn Sue (Ronald) Bevans; brother, Rick Persinger; brother-in-law, Stephen Ray (Angela) Curtis; sister-in-law, Robin Curtis; father- and mother-in-law, Carl Sr. and Violet Curtis; and several nephews. Burial was April 21, 2007, in Arthur Cemetery, Ona, WV.

DIED – APRIL 19, 2007 ** FLORENCE "FLO" COOPER MALISZKA, 87, of Wayne, WV, at Hospice House of Huntington. Born February 17, 1920. Preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mary Cooper; and husband, Casmir Henry Maliszka. Survivors include her daughter, Pat (Dan) Allen; and two grandsons. Burial was April 23, 2007, at Highland Memory Gardens, Godby, WV.

DIED – APRIL 20, 2007 ** ARDENA TOMBLIN, 93, of Russellville, AL, at her residence. Born November 19, 1913, in Logan County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Emma Stewart Shelton; and husband, Lloyd Tomblin. Survivors include a son, Donald (Sue) Tomblin; daughters, Sharon Duncan and Sandra (Ronnie) Goins; sister, Fannie Mayo; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was April 25, 2007, in Jerry Williamson Cemetery, Dunlow, WV.

DIED – APRIL 20, 2007 ** EARNEST E. "HARDROCK" SMITH, 65, of Huntington, at his residence. Born January 19,1942, in Ceredo, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, James Dewey and Mammie Neal Smith; son, Earnest Smith, Jr.; and brothers, James Dewey Smith, Jr., and Harold Smith. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Cline Smith; sons, James "Jimmy" Smith and Allen Smith; daughters, Roberta Rowe, Tammy Sutton, Betina "Punkie" Cline and Misty Cline; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles "Shorty" Smith, Edward "Art" Smith, Raymond D. Smith, Howard Smith, George Smith, and Roger Smith; sisters, Nanna Smith, Mary Kelley and Wilma Smith; and several nieces and nephews. Burial information was not available.

DIED – APRIL 21, 2007 ** HOWARD C. "BUCK" HAZELETT, 72, of Lavalette, WV. Born June 12, 1934, in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Howard F. and Jewell Perdue Hazelett. Survivors include his wife, Opal Sebastian Hazelett; daughter, Diana Gail Kendrick; son, Dale (Freda) Hazelett; three granddaughters; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; and two great-grandsons; sister, Nina (Joe) Overby; and brother, Bill (Donna) Hazelett. Burial was April 25, 2007, in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne.

DIED – APRIL 21, 2007 ** LARRY ALBERT BASENBACK, 29, of Huntington, at Cabe11 Huntington Hospital. Preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Sarah Basenback; sisters, Mildred Basenback and Diane Bailey; and brothers, Leonard Basenback and Clyde Trosper. Survivors include brothers and sisters, Sandra Crum, Debbie Bailey, Darlene Jackson, Sherry Gibson, Lawrence Basenback, Larry Basenback, Angela Sahin, William Basenback, Pamela Pauley, Sarah Basenback, Tracy Basenback, Toney Basenback, Stacy Kruel, Sue-Lynn Wilson, Sarah Lee Basenback, Lawrence Basenback III, and Steven Basenback Pauley. Burial was April 24, 2007, in Forrest Lawn Cemetery, Huntington.

DIED – APRIL 21, 2007 ** MICHAEL CLINTON WETZEL, 50, of Lavalette, WV. Born August 3,1956. Preceded in death by a brother, Mark Steven Wetzel; maternal grandfather, Vaughn W. Rice; and paternal grandparents, Ben V. and Eva R. Wetzel. Survivors include his parents, Benjamin Clinton and Vonda Kay Rice Wetzel; wife, Judith Kay Hamner Wetzel; daughters, Rachael Dawn Tomblyn and Kayla Jane Wetzel; son, Cody Westbrook Wetzel; and grandmother, Ruth Page Rice. Burial information was not available.

DIED – APRIL 21, 2007 ** VIRGIL STAPLETON, 64, of East Lynn, WV, at Indianpath Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. Born October 10, 1942, in Wayne. WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Blanch Asbury Stapleton; wife, Barbara J. Stapleton; and sister, Ethel Mae Stapleton. Survivors include sons, Hobert "Hoby" (Yong "Lee") Stapleton, Ronnie (Peggy) Stapleton, and Roy (Melissa) Stapleton; daughter, Lanette Clark; ten grandchildren; sister, Joyce (Stanton) Eaves; father- and mother-in-law, Hobert and Alma Maynard; three nieces; seven nephews; and sister-in-law, Bonnie (Al) Pope. Burial was April 26, 2007, in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV.

DIED – APRIL 22, 2007 ** NELLIE VIRGINIA HITE GILKISON, 99, of Madeira, OH, at the HCR Manor Care Nursing Home in Madeira. Born August 8, 1907, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Mollie Clay Hite; and husband, Otto Gilkison. Survivors include her daughter, Dianne Lynn Henzmann; three granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren; and sisters, Dixie Hazlett and Edna Beatty.

DIED – APRIL 22, 2007 ** DEWEY BENJAMIN BOWEN, 80, of Barboursville, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born June 20, 1926, in Huntington, WV. Preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Clifton Bowen; and daughter, Kathy Joyce Pauley. Survivors include sons, Richard Alan Bowen and Dewey Wane (Patricia) Bowen; daughter, Cheryl Lynn (Rick) Richardson; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren, Burial was April 24, 2007, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

DIED – APRIL 24, 2007 ** MAEDELL ADKINS, 68, of Route 1, East Lynn, WV. Born February 21, 1939, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Roma Dillon Adkins; sons, Gary Adkins and Mark Adkins; sisters and brothers, Shannon, Tommy, Kenneth and Lorene Adkins and Imogene Marcum. Survivors include her husband, Millington "Dumpy" Adkins, Jr,; sons, Michael (Carol) Adkins and Millington Adkins III; daughter, Tena (Timothy) Gue; daughter-in-law, Vicki Adkins; sisters, Norma Fisher and Lois Tallent; brother Ferry Adkins; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial was April 28, 2007, in Jones Cemetery.

DIED – APRIL 24, 2007 ** DALE ALLEN LYCAN, 61, of Fort Gay, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. Born February 4, 1946, in Fort Gay. Preceded in death by his father, Taylor Wallace Lycan. Survivors include his mother, Virginia K. Lycan; daughter, Jill Olivia Lycan; son, Ray Allen Lycan; sister, Joyce West; brother, Everette Lycan; and four grandchildren. Burial was April 26, 2007, in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova.

DIED – APRIL 24, 2007 ** DOROTHY JEANNE MANKE, 79, of Kenova, WV, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. Born June 6,1927, in Pittsburgh, PA. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond D. Manke; and son, Frederick. Survivors include sons, Kenneth Raymond (Linda) Manke and Bruce David (Christine) Manke; daughter, Ruthanne (Dwaine) Kilgore; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial was April 28, 2007, in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, WV.

DIED – APRIL 24, 2007 ** JOANN BROWNING GIPSON of Bartow, FL, formerly of Fort Gay, WV, at Lakeland Medical Center, FL. Born April 1, 1948. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Gladys Irene Browning; and son, Billy Dwayne Adkins. Survivors include her husband, Charles Ed Gipson; sons, Brian David (Joanna) Adkins, Billy Ray Adkins, and Eric Justin (Amber) Adkins; daughter, Carolyn Renee Adkins; sisters, Francis Perry, Carol (Gary) Stockdale, Delphie Maynard, and Helen Cupp; brothers, John Browning, Walter (Chiko) Browning, Alvin Dale (Debbie) Browning; Gregory (Grlinda) Browning; and five grandchildren. Burial was April 30, 2007, in Browning Cemetery, Dunlow.

DIED – APRIL 24, 2007 ** HELEN M. SCARBERRY, 82, of Kenova, WV, in Heartland of Riverview, South Point, OH. Born December 23, 1924, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Ethel Casey Hite; husband, Otto Scarberry; infant son, Larry Allen Scarberry; sisters, Mary Catherine Bartlett and Lois Shaffer; and brother, Raymond Hite. Survivors include brothers, Alfred Hite, Jr., John Edward Hite, James Hite, Fred Hite, and Charles Hite; sister, Mamie Carol Lawrence; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was April 28, 2007, in Bash Cemetery, Catlettsburg, KY.

DIED – APRIL 24, 2007 ** DALE ALLEN LYCAN, 61, of Fort Gay at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa. Born February 4, 1946, in Fort Gay. Preceded in death by his father, Taylor Wallace Lycan. Survivors include his mother, Virginia K. Lycan; daughter, Jill Olivia Lycan; son, Ray Allen Lycan; sister, Joyce West; brother, Everette Lycan; and four grandchildren. Burial was April 26, 2007, in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova.

DIED – APRIL 25, 2007 ** CLYDE DOUGLAS ROBERTS, 75, of East Lynn, WV, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation, Wayne, WV. Born September 13,1931, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by his parents, Chauncey Boston and Ada Mae Sexton Roberts; and brothers, Bill Roberts and Junior Roberts. Survivors include a son, Vernon Gene Roberts; brothers, Grover Roberts, James Roberts, and William Glen (Brenda) Roberts; and sisters, Lillian Marie Finley, Ida Mae Pruitt, Mary Ruth Truitt, and Martha Kathleen Roberts. Burial was April 29, 2007, in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, WV.

DIED – APRIL 25, 2007 ** GLADYS L. KEFFER PELPHREY, 87, of Kenova, WV, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Born January 16, 1920, in Logan, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, John and 011ie Mae Vaughn Keffer; a sister; five brothers; and a great-granddaughter. Survivors include her daughter, Leaneta "Lee" (Mike) Banks; son, Gary (Nancy) Pelphrey; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Burial was April 28, 2007, in Catlettsburg Cemetery, Catlettsburg, KY.

DIED – APRIL 25. 2007 ** KRISTI NICOLE BLEVINS, 17, of Louisa, KY. Born February 22, 1990. Survivors include her father, Larry Curtis Blevins; mother, Roberta Jean Blevins; sister, Shelby Kathryn Elayne Blevins; half brother, Colton Bledsoe; step sisters, Vallery Rice and Lori Sheppard; and step brother, Sonny Marcum. Burial was April 29, 2007, in the Branham Cemetery in Clifford, KY.

DIED – APRIL 25, 2007 ** GLORIA MAE MOORE, 69, of Louisa, KY, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington Born October 13, 1937, in Clifford, KY. Preceded in death by her parents, Taylor and Goldie Montgomery Maynard. Survivors include sisters, Opal Keirns and Emma Jean Frase; brothers, Walter Lark Maynard, Robert Taylor Maynard and Lester Henry Maynard; and several nieces and nephews. Burial information was not available.

DIED – APRIL 25, 2007 ** MARINDA KAYE PERRY, 17, of Louisa. Born April 23, 1990, in Huntington. Preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Jim Arnold Perry. Survivors include her parents, Jimmy and Brenda Lynn Perry; sister, Jessica Lynn Perry; brother, James Andrew Perry; maternal grandmother, Wanda Perry Patton; and paternal grandparents, Brenda Kay and Earl Branham, Jr. Burial was April 29, 2007, the Preston Family Cemetery at Big Laurel.

DIED – APRIL 25, 2007 ** ALEX MARCUM, 79, of Crum, at Williamson Memorial Hospital. Born April 7, 1928, in Crum. Preceded in death by his parents, General Sherman Marcum and Melinda Williamson Marcum. Survivors include daughters, Gail Stumbo, Sue BowenTootsie Marcum, and Melinda Wilson; son, Jimmy Marcum; sister, Mary Meade; brother, Alonzo Marcum; 11 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Burial was April 29, 2007, in the Christian Cemetery.

DIED – APRIL 25, 2007 ** WAYNE AARVIL LAFFERTY, 38, of Huntington. Preceded in death by his mother, Lottie Lou Lafferty. Survivors include a sister, Debra King; brother, Robert Allen King; and a nephew. Burial was April 30, 2007, in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova.

DIED – APRIL 26, 2007 ** DOROTHY F. WHITE, 65, of Sullivan. Born September 2, 1941, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Bird and Maltie Napier. Survivors include her husband, Freelan; daughter, Robin (Alan) Brine; and son, Randy (Jennifer); four grandchildren; sisters, Billy Jo (Orville) Damron and Birdie Thomas; brothers, Chester Napier, Elmer (Nedra) Napier and Johnny (Crystal) Napier; mother-in-law, Ava White; many brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Burial was April 30, 2007, in Sullivan Cemetery.

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DIED – APRIL 26, 2007 ** MABEL FAYE GODBY, 69, of Ranger, WV, in St. Marys Medical Center. Born March 8,1938, in Lincoln County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Edward and Spicie Adkins Neace; husbands, Bee Nelson and Dallas Godby; brothers, Walter Neace, Ira Neace and Earl Neace; and stepsons, Mike Godby and Tony Godby. Survivors include sons, Ronald Gene (Paula) Nelson and Ricky Allen (Tonya) Nelson; stepson, Harold Eugene (Obita) Nelson; sisters, Margie Kenery, Maxine (Homer) Nelson, Penny Crum, and Shearlie (Tim) McCoughy; brother, Lonnie (Sue) Neace; daughter-in-law, Barbara Godby; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was April 29, 2007, in the Sias Cemetery, Ranger, WV.

DIED – APRIL 27, 2007 ** MARIE PACK, 87, of Grove City, OH. Born April 3, 1920, in Stone Coal, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth (Herald) Marcum; husband, Jess Pack; and daughters, Joanne Kretzer and Eileen, Juanita and Shelva Jean Pack. Survivors include her daughter, Lois (Tom) Becker; sons, Phillip Pack and Jesse (Georgia) Pack; sisters, Grace Fales, Stella Marcum, Callie Payne, and Carol Gerhardt; brother, Lafeyette (Dean) Marcum; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial was May I, 2007, in Obetz Cemetery.

DIED – APRIL 27, 2007 ** GEORGE THOMAS "BUBBA" ROBINSON, 49, of Kenova, WV, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born September 6, 19S7, in Huntington, WV. Survived by his mother, Laura Finley Cole; stepfather, Don Cole; son, Shawn Thomas Robinson; brother, James Lee Robinson; and several aunts and uncles. Burial was April 30, 2007, in Hillcrest Cemetery.

DIED – APRIL 27, 2007 ** DORIS JEAN FORTNER, 74, of Kenova, WV, at Lakin Hospital, Lakin, WV. Born June 28, 1932, in Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, George L. and Lydia Belle Havens Fortner; brother, Carroll N. Fortner; and brother-in-law, Willard "Wick" Shy. Survivors include her sister, Lola Gay Shy; brother, Garrett E. (Ronda M.) Fortner; and three nieces. Burial was April 29, 2007, in Cyrus Cemetery.

DIED – APRIL 28, 2007 ** GARNETT LOUISE STICKLER, 61, of Kenova, WV, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born October 12, 1945, in Kenova, WV. Preceded in death by her father, Mack D. Dickerson. Survivors include her mother, Eloise Dickerson; husband, William L. Stickler; sister, Elsie Kessinger; brothers, Homer Dickerson and John "Bobby" Dickerson; stepchildren, Michael L. Stickler, David L. Stickler and Jennifer Lynn Maynard; one step-granddaughter; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial was May 2, 2007, in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, WV.

DIED – APRIL 29, 2007 ** EVA CRABTREE, 95, of Fort Gay, WV, at Heritage Center, Huntington, WV. Born February 26, 1912, at Fort Gay, WV. Preceded in death by her parents Carmi and Cuzzie Wilson Crabtree; sisters, Queen Lambert and Sylvia Thompson; brothers, Woodrow Crabtree, Basil Crabtree and Charley Crabtree; and four infant siblings. Survivors include four nieces and two nephews. Burial was May 2, 2007, in the Crabtree Cemetery on Joel's Branch.

DIED – APRIL 29, 2007 ** CHARLENE ASBURY HYDEN of Stepptown, WV. Born October 8, 1932, on Big Branch, Wayne County, WV. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Sarah Perry Asbury; infant daughter, Rebecca; brothers, Perry Asbury, Tom Asbury, Jini Asbury, Jack Asbury and Neal Asbury; and several brothers- and sisters-in-law. Survivors include her husband, Brent Hyden; daughters, Connie (Ronnie) Evans, and Jacalyn (Roscoe) Spaulding; son, Bill Marcum; four grandchildren; stepchildren, David (Terrie) Hyden and Peggy Meadows; sisters, Billie Runyon, Lillian Brown, Reba Kobliska, and Connie Kinney; and brothers, Curt (Millie) Asbury and Ted (Ailene) Asbury; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was May 3, 2007, in the Asbury Family Cemetery, Big Branch, Wayne County, WV.

DIED – APRIL 29, 2007 ** JENNY COOKSEY CYRUS, 93, of Huntington, WV. Born December 4,1913, in Zelda, KY. Preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin H. and Mayme Kees Cooksey; and husband, John Malcum Cyrus. Survivors include her son, Benjamin B. (Julia) Cyrus; a grandson; three granddaughters; a great-granddaughter; several nephews; and sister-in-law, Martha Rogers Cooksey Burial was May 2, 2007, in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington.

DIED – APRIL 30, 2007 ** DAVID ALAN WHITE, 59, of Huntington, at his residence. Born February 24, 1948. Preceded in death by his father, Garland R. White. Survivors include his mother, Mayme M. (Sperry) White; and sister, Becky White. Burial was May 3, 2007, Woodmere Cemetery.

DIED – APRIL 29, 2007 ** JAMES HUBERT HUNDLEY, 75, of Dunlow, WV. Born June 24, 1931, in Wayne County. Preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Alvin and Amy Belle Mounts Hundley; wife, Betty Louise Hundley; daughter, Deborah Lynn Stamper; stepson, Leroy Goshert; stepdaughter, Roxanne Maynard; sister, Nancy Robinson; and brothers, John and Homer Hundley. Survivors include his first wife, Audrey Jewell Hundley; daughters, Glenna (Gary) Jackson, Gail Hundley, Bonnie Holderby, Brenda Hundley, and Amy (Mackie) Butcher; sons, Gary (Leatha) and Hubert (Beverly) Hundley; stepdaughters, Lynn Stepp, Tonda Patton, and Alice Maynard; stepson, Obie Patton; sisters, Carrie Workman and Arisbe (Halbert) Sharp; brothers, Herbert Hundley, Lloyd (Wanda) Hundley, Hobert (Jane) Hundley, Delbert (Phyllis) Hundley, and Oscar (Pearl) Hundley; 21 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 11 step-grandchildren. Burial was May 2, 2007, in the Hundley Cemetery, Dunlow, WV.

DIED - APRIL 30, 1977 ** IRIS JEAN PRATT ARTHUR, beloved wife of Donald E. Arthur, at her home. Born in Ceredo, W.Va., to the late Victor L. and Ruby Workman Pratt. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gary E. and Becky Arthur; one special grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Richard E. and Melissa Arthur; three sisters, Dorothy Pratt Cash, Doris Pratt Surface and her husband Harry and Lucy Alice Pratt Douglas; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles Donald and Betty Pratt; her stepmother, Dorothy Pratt Napier; a half sister, Virginia Lois Gower; a half brother, Lewis Pratt; and several nieces and nephews. Burial May 4, 2007, at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va.

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