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Obituaries courtesy The Wayne County News, The Huntington Herald Dispatch and other sources.

These obituaries for the month of  March were compiled by Howard Osburn.

EDWARD JUNIOR ALLEN JACKSON, 23, of Genoa, WV, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. WV, by Brother Buck Maynard. Burial will follow at the Berry Cemetery on Sycamore Creek. He was born June 11, 1986 at Marion, Ohio and was a son of Frankie Pennington and Melissa Berry McCloud of Genoa, WV. He worked as a, truck driver. Additional survivors include his biological father, Edward Jackson; his wife, Kathy Lorine Dingess Jackson; a son, Frankie Darrell Nathaniel Jackson, at home; a sister, Kim Carter of Wayne, WV; and three brothers, Matthew Pennington and George Pennington, both of Sydney, KY, and Shawn Carter of Wayne, WV; and a host of other family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Friends may call from noon until service time Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.
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BETTY LOUISE STEWART CROCKETT, 81, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at the Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Minister Ronnie Ross. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. Betty was born March 4, 1928, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Taylor Frank and Elizabeth Sawyers Stewart. She was a graduate of Huntington East High School; a Wayne County 4-H leader, and faithful member of the Wayne Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Carl Crockett. Being the youngest of 8 children, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Willard Sawyers and Ernest Stewart and four sisters, Olive Stewart, Dorothy Smith, Alice Thompson and Lee Prichard. Survivors include a son, Bruce Crockett and wife Nancy and a daughter, Rebecca Cochrane and husband John, all of Wayne; four grandchildren, Tim (Connie) Crockett, Rachel (Dwayne) Ritchie, Clay (T.J.) Cochrane, and Jessica (Jason Porter) Cochrane; four great-grandchildren, Brett and Breanna Crockett, Austin Porter and Trendon Ritchie; a sister, Clara Shuff of Richmond, Va.; and her best friend, Shirley Blankenship of Huntington. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home. Special thanks to Wayne Nursing and Rehab and to Hospice of Huntington. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV, 25702.
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MR. CURTIS NORMAN, 60, of Ranger, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 in Milton, W.Va. He was born March 31, 1949, at Little Harts, Lincoln County, W.Va., a son of the late Ray and Dicie Vance Norman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Douglas M. Norman. Curtis was a member of East Fork Freewill Baptist Church and was a previous employee of Westmoreland Coal Company. Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters and their husbands, Vivian G. Moon and Eddie of Huntington and Francesca L. Vance and Corey of Harts; one sister and her husband, Essie Moore and Sammy of Wayne, W.Va.; two brothers, Owen Thomas Norman and his wife Janine of Renfro Valley, Ky., and Ronnie Dale Norman of Branchland, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Hannah L., Preston Curtis and Gavin Nathaniel Moon, Jasmine, Corey and Alyssa Vance; one sister-in-law, Sue Norman of Harts. He is also survived by two special friends, Sherman Paulsen of Harts and Emitt Watts of Michigan. A celebration of Curtis' life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville, W.Va., with James Mounts officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Norman Family Cemetery, Branchland. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Eddie and Jonathan Moon, Douglas, David, Randy and Ron Norman. Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville, W.Va., has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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WILLIAM DARRAL "BILL" WELLMAN, 58, of Huntington, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, March 8, 2010, at 6 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel with Dr. C.J. Adkins. Bill was born on March 7, 1951, in Montcalm, W.Va., the son of the late William Harry and Goldie Helene Wellman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shelby. Bill was a retired private duty LPN and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp., having served during the Vietnam War. Bill is survived by his wife, Debra Lackey Wellman; his father and mother-in-law, James and Rachel Lackey; three stepsons, John Timothy and Christopher Steven Robertson, and William Michael Knight; two granddaughters, Patricia and Gaberiella; and five sisters, June, Judy, Gail, Linda Sue and Rita. Friends may call from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Bill was a heart transplant recipient and in his death he was an organ donor. Contributions may be made to KODA at 106 East Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202. The Huntington Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites Monday after the funeral service. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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LARRY DALE ROZELLE, 39, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at home. He was born October 13, 1970 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Betty Epling Rozelle of Huntington and the late Richard Rozelle. In addition to his mother, Larry is survived by one daughter, Heather Rozelle; and one son Eric Rozelle, both of Huntington; two sisters, Leatha Hundley and husband Gary of Lavalette, W.Va., and Beverly Estep of Huntington; two brothers, Frankie Rozelle of Huntington and Arden McComas and wife Tina of Centerville, Md; and a host of friends and family. Funeral service will be conducted 12 noon Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Epling Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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In loving memory of our husband and father, NICHOLAS LEON CRIPE, 57, of Dunlow, W.Va., who passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Brother Everett Meddings and Pastor Russell Watts. Burial will follow at the Meddings Family Cemetery on Mill Creek. He was born November 19, 1952, in Musogee County, Ga. He was an engineer technician for Harris Corp., and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Angela Meddings Cripe; a daughter, Kayley Cripe, and a son, Stephen Cripe, both at home; parents Leon and Betty Knight Cripe of Blue Ridge, Ga.; a sister, Deborah Greer and husband Milton of Georgia; and two brothers, Tom Cripe and wife Kathy of Minneapolis, Minn., and Marc Cripe and wife Pam of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews and a great-nephew. We all will miss him dearly, but we all know he is in a better place. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.
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KATHERINE D. MURRAY, 87, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Friday, March 5, 2010, in Cypress Village, Jacksonville. Funeral services will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev. R.J. Chenoweth Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Huntington. Katherine was born March 29, 1922, in Bowen, Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Paul Harrison Davis Sr., and Lucille Williams Davis. Her husband of 50 years, Charles E. Murray Jr., and two brothers, Paul H. Davis Jr., and Frederick L. Davis Sr., also preceded her in death. She was a 1940 graduate of Huntington High School, and a homemaker. She sang in the choir at the Bridge Street Methodist Church as a young woman and served as choir director prior to becoming a member of the former Highlawn United Methodist Church, where she served as interim secretary. She was a 50-year member of the Guyandotte Chapter #89 OES and she served as the organist. While living in Parkersburg, W.Va., she was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church and sang in the choir. Survivors include one son, Dr. Peter M. Murray and his wife Pamela of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister and brother-in-law, Judith and Harold Ridenour of Huntington; one brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Anna Mae Davis of Marco Island, Fla.; one sister-in-law, Jacqueline Miller of Spencer, W.Va., and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to service time Friday at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome, those wishing to make donations may make checks payable to Fund for Medicine/WVU Foundation, West Virginia University School of Medicine Development Office, P.O. Box 9008, Morgantown, WV 26506-9008 or online gifts can be made at http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/development/. "In memory of Katherine D. Murray" in the memo line. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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JAMES F. DOTSON, 75, of Huntington, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. He was born March 6, 1934, in Ceredo, W.Va., to the late James M. Dotson and Eva Belle (Adkins) Moore. He was the widower of Frances Faye (Brumfield) Dotson. Mr. Dotson was a truck driver for Ashland Oil Inc. He is survived by four sons, Charlie and Josie Brumfield of Newborn, Ga., Rick and Lisa Brumfield of Raleigh, N.C., Joshua and Shauna Panky of Huntington, and James Allen Dotson; five daughters, Vickie and Wesley House of Gainesville, Ga., Donna McCoy of Huntington, Doris Spurlock of Huntington, Debbie Ball and Vickie Dotson. Other survivors include one sister, Dorla Burns of Westmoreland; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Cliff Dotson and Curt Dotson. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Rev. James Wells officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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DOROTHY LEE DAMRON, 79, of South Point, Ohio, widow of Ivory Damron, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Wilmer Napier and Pastor D.L. Webb. Graveside services will be conducted at noon Tuesday at Peaceful Gardens in Radnor, W.Va., with a procession leaving Morris Funeral Home at 11:30 a.m. She was born Oct. 12, 1930, in Louisville, Ky. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carrie Patterson Dillon; and her husband, Floyd; as well as her son-in-law, Daniel H. Bloss. She was a retired nurse's aide for Huntington State Hospital and was also an active member of Sybene Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to camp, travel and enjoyed her weekly canasta playing with her friends, and was considered a second "Mom" to many. Survivors include her son, Ivory Lee Damron and his wife, Barbara of Radnor, W.Va.; her daughter, Loretta Bloss Smith and husband, Kenneth of Wayne, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Ivory Lee Damron Jr. and wife Kay, Melissa Thompson and husband Kenny, Dennis Bloss and wife Heather, and Teshonda Holland and husband Ronnie; 10 great-grandchildren, Sara, Daniel, Lucas and Kendra Bloss, Marinda and Rhonda Damron, Ashley and Colton Hundley, Joshua Holland and Ben Rowe; two sisters, Betty Fluty, and Margaret Waller and husband Jack. She is also survived by many other loved ones including a very special friend, Ann Lois Hodges. Friends may call from 6 p.m. until service time Monday at Morris Funeral Home.
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MARGIE GRANT HAINLINE of Kenova, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Dana Turley officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Huntington. She was born Dec. 25, 1926, a daughter of the late Arthur and Myrtle Grant. She was a manager of numerous Gino's Restaurant locations throughout the area. She is survived by one daughter, Pamela Ann Stoner of Kenova; one son, Steven Stoner of Kenova; one brother, W. Kenneth Grant of Barboursville; two grandchildren, Grant J. Stoner and his wife Carla, and Tiffany L. Stoner, both of Kenova; two great-grandchildren, Cassidy and Mason; and longtime friend, Suzie Smith. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Beard Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent at www.beardmortuary.com.
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GWENDOLYN JEAN THOMPSON-FETHEROLF, 43, of Wayne County, WV, went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 6, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Thursday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Darin Fetherolf. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV. She was born February 13, 1967 in Wayne County, a daughter of Cecil and Wanda Dean Thompson of Fort Gay, WV. Gwendolyn was employed at Marshall University where she held many dear friends. Additional survivors include two loving daughters, Erica and Meagon, whom she shared with Dwayne Fetherolf and a "Nan" to two granddaughters, Cameron and Jayla Napier, a grandson Tanner Copley and a special Godchild, Cody Chapman. She was also a sister to John C. and Leroy Thompson, both of Fort Gay, WV and Jeffery Thompson of Huntington, WV; and a very special host of nieces, nephews, friends and family. She will be greatly missed and was loved by everyone who knew her. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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DONALD LEE NEAL ("Big Don" or "Big Daddy") went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2010. A Celebration of his Life will be Friday, March 12, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by Pastor Mike Lewis and Pastor Dane Emerick. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton, West Virginia. He was born October 18, 1964, in Cabell County, a son of Phyllis Jean Legg Neal of Huntington, W.Va., and the late Robert L. Neal. He was an employee of Office Depot, former youth leader at Grace Baptist Church and Mud River Baptist Church, and a member of Hope Christian Center. He is survived by his wife Tammy S. Mohr Neal; his five children, Brittany N. Larkin and her husband Shawn Larkin of Huntington, Alexander L. Neal of Ona and his long-time girlfriend Brittany L. Ledbetter of Cross Lanes, W.Va., Savannah G. Neal, Isaac W. Neal, and Summer E. Neal, all of Ona, W.Va.; his siblings, Shawnee Neal, Robert Neal and his wife Stephanie, Timothy Neal and his wife Julie; his biological siblings, John Hutchinson, Sandy Crum, Yolanda Dixon, Lisa Sloan, Angie Bledsoe, Susan Rollins, Kathy Bays, Paul Smith and Paula Fleshman; and a host of nephews and nieces. He loved life and lived life out loud. He never met a stranger and truly cared about everyone he met. He was a wonderful father and husband, and his family meant everything to him. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends, but he is celebrating in heaven and rejoicing with those who have gone on before him. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Christian Center, 2542 Grant Gardens Road, Ona, WV 25545. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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LUTIE DAVIS, 87, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Heritage Center, Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Earl Waugh. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was a retired cook at Midway Drive-In. Lutie was born on August 16, 1922, in Wayne County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Jarrett and Armilda Thompson Parsons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Jackson Davis; three brothers, S.J., Herbert and Clarence Parsons and two sisters, Emma Drummond and Anna Rickman. She is survived by her two sons and daughter-in-law, Earl Michael and Mary Lou Davis of Huntington and Patrick Mitchell Davis of Lexington, Ky.; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Monica, Tonya, Alexandra and P. Andrew Davis; four sisters, Ruby Holland, Gladys Robertson, Zea Nolan all of Genoa, W.Va., and Irene Rowe of Huntington; several nieces and nephews and a very special niece and her husband, Darlene and Doug Booth and their sons Paul and David Booth. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Center for their loving care of Lutie. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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HELEN W. BALLARD, 95, of Versailles, KY., formerly of Ceredo, W.Va., died Sunday, March 7, 2010. Mrs. Ballard was born on July 29, 1914, in Roanoke, Va., to James I. and Emma Moore Gilbert. She was a retired employee of Owens-Illinois and a faithful supporter of Ceredo-Kenova sports teams, Kentucky Wildcats basketball and the Cincinnati Reds. Mrs. Ballard was preceded in death by two daughters, Betty B. Burns of Ceredo, and Patricia A. Knoll of Frankfort, Ky. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James I. Gilbert II of Roanoke, Va., and a sister, Julia G. Bankston of Annadale, Va. Mrs. Ballard is survived by a daughter, Linda B. Chafin of Teays Valley, W.Va., eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, Lee Ann (Richard and sons David and Adam) Jones of Frankfort, Ky., Scott (Tanya and son Matt and daughter Kristin) Hensley of Kenova, W.Va., Susan Knoll of Houston, Texas, Kara (Tony) Reynolds of Lexington, Ky., Teresa (Scott and daughters Emily and Kelly) Darnell of Shelbyville, Ky., Bob (Kelly and daughter Ashley and son Zach) Chafin of Lenoir, Tenn., Chris (Carrie and daughters Breanne Vega and Danielle Vega) Chafin of Hurricane, W.Va., and John (Christine and sons Drew and Luke and a daughter Katie) Chafin of Sammamish, Wash. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home with Dr. James Harless officiating. Mrs. Ballard will be laid to rest in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, W.Va. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Taylor Manor Nursing Home, 300 Berry Ave., Versailles, KY 40383. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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ROSCOE WALKER, 79, of Jennies Creek, passed away on March 8, 2010 at Wayne County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wayne. He was born December 19, 1930 in Crum. He was the son of the late Charles and Sallie Parsley Walker. He was a retired worker from the Simmons Mattress Company and was affiliated with Perry Point Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Carrie Walker. He is survived by his siblings; Virginia Shepherd of Lenore, Leo Walker of Delbarton, Eugene Walker of Prichard, Curtis Walker of Greenup, Ky, Armanda Faye Kummer of Louisa Ky., Charles Walker of Glenhayes, Eda Tilley of Kermit, Pauline Ferguson of Dunlow, Walter Walker of Louisa, Ky., Melvin Walker of Crum, Patricia Ann Walker of Westerville, Oh., and Billy Ray Walker of Fort Gay. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, March 11, 2101 at 1 p.m. at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Warfield Chapel with Rayburn May and Dave Brewer officiating. Burial will follow in the Williamson Cemetery of Crum. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Richmond-Callaham of Inez, Ky. www.richmandcallaham.com.
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JAMES ELLIOTT COLE, 76, of Kenova, W.Va., died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. He was born February 8, 1934, in Washington County, Ohio, a son of the late Herbert and Zennia Leota Webb Cole. He retired from Mansbach Metals. James was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict and was a member of American Legion Post #93 Kenova, whose members will conduct graveside rites. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Cole and one great-grandson, Khristian Sperry. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Ruth Caldwell Cole; two daughters and one son-in-law, Angela "Susie" and Ernest "Ernie" Willis and Rhonda Gail White, all of Kenova; two sons, James Kevin Cole and Dewayne Edward Cole, both of Kenova; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the Catlettsburg Church of God, of which he was a member, with Bishop Steve Mays officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at the Catlettsburg Church of God. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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ENA HAZLETT, 50, of Huntington, W.Va., died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at her home. She was born September 24, 1959, in Huntington, a daughter of Glen V. Thompson of Huntington and the late Mary A. Davis Thompson. Dena worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Joseph P. Assaley and Dr. Paul Lee. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Donald Shelby Hazlett; one daughter, Magan Hazlett of Huntington; one granddaughter, Tanna Vay; one sister, Teresa Boone of Prichard, W.Va.; one brother-in-law, Mark Hazlett of Prichard; four special nieces, Kristen Jude, Ashley Perry, Stephanie Scott and Cassandra Hazlett; a host of aunts and uncles and several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va., with Rev. Patrick Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in the Hazlett Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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HELEN MAE RAUB, 78, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born December 5, 1931, in Wayne County. She was raised by her late grandparents, French and Clara Stephens and her late aunt, Sylvia Dolen. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Julie Foster. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, George F. Raub Jr.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Larry Crouch, Sheila Foster, and Donna and Darrell Matthews, all of Huntington; five grandsons and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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EUGENE LEE STEPHENSON peacefully passed away on March 10, 2010, at the age of 82, surrounded by his family and loved ones and in the wonderful care of the nursing staff in the ICU at St Mary's Hospital. He was born in Wayne, W.Va., the son of Russell Stephenson and Emma Stephenson Gann on November 17, 1927. After serving in the U.S. Army in Greenland, he resided in Michigan and then retired from the City of St. Clair Shores and returned to Huntington, W.Va. He is survived in life by his loving wife, Jo Ann Eplin Stephenson, three successful sons and their wives, David and Bethany Stephenson of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., Brick and Michelle Stephenson of Austin, Texas, and Phillip and Linda Stephenson of Boise, Idaho. Brothers and sisters Lillian and C.J. Hensley, Genieve and Gene Adkins, Charles and Verla Stephenson, Charlotte and Ron Barron, Glen and Mickey Stephenson, Delbert Stephenson, Dora and Frank Stephens, Eleanor Napier, Irene and Charles Adkins, Evelynn McCloud and also preceding in death three brothers, Lonnie, Calvery and Homer Stephenson. Grandchildren include Erika Stephenson Bailey, JD, Bronce, Sydney, Matthew, Nicholas, Rebecca, Anna, Reagan, Lauren and Dylan Stephenson, Maurice, Arrielle, Olivia, Rebekah, Louise and Elizabeth Opotowsky. Great grandchildren Miya Lupashunski, Gage Bailey, Asiah, Adriana and Emma Stephenson, Michael , Max, and Rachael Opotowsky. He was a very special man who enjoyed life and had courage, strength, and much love for his family. He enjoyed traveling to visit his children and grandchildren, and he cultivated the most beautiful roses ever seen. He was a wonderful father, husband, brother, grandfather, and friend and he will be greatly missed by all. Visitation for all friends and family will be held Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. and funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Mike Dillon 1 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery. Online condolences and memories may be expressed at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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GLORIA LEE MAY WILSON, 72, of Huntington, W.Va., died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. She was born July 29, 1937, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ralph and Marjorie Spurlock May. Gloria was a longtime member of the Westmoreland Woman's Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph May Jr. She is survived by her husband, Jesse F. Wilson Sr.; one daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Bruce Harbour of Huntington; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jesse F. and Wilma Wilson of Youngstown, Ohio and Paul A. and Cindy Wilson of Canfield, Ohio; two sisters, Carla Baker of Kenova, W.Va., and Kathy Summerfield of Ashland, Ky.; one brother, Dr. Bill May of Huntington; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, followed by the funeral services at 3 p.m. with Rev. Oscar Perry officiating. Burial will be in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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JOHNNIE FRANKLIN EDWARDS, 94, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 12, 2010. He was born June 15, 1915, in Lawrence County, Ohio, a son of the late Bertrum and Emma Gumm Edwards. His wife, Margaret L. Smith Edwards, also preceded him in death, along with one daughter, Katy Crowder. He was a retired machinist from INCO, a member of INCO Retirees, S.O.R.E. Chapter and the CCCs, as well as a member of Big Creek Baptist Church. Johnnie stayed active through his retirement, gardening till age 89, working crossword puzzles till age 90 and walking until his final year. He was also an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. Survivors include two daughters, Roberta Adkins and husband Marvin, Carol Fry and husband Pete, all of Wayne; one son-in-law, Jim Crowder of Winterhaven, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Elaine Martino and husband Ron of Proctorville, Ohio, Kent Adkins and wife Pam of Columbus, Ohio, Beth Cade and husband Shawn, Virginia Adkins, Steven Fry, Randy Pete Fry and wife Nancy, all of Wayne, Dr. John Fry and wife Heather of Kenova, W.Va., Andy Crowder, Robin Burry and husband Richard, Eva Crowder, and Leah Britt and husband Kevin, all of Winterhaven, Fla.; 10 great-grandchildren, Ethan and Cameron Cade, Austin Fry, Sara Fry, Kristin and Derek Crowder, Brady and Bailey Burry, and Madison and Ali Britt; and one great-great grandchild, Cadence Crowder. Also surviving is one sister, Judy Warren and husband Paul of Huntington; several loving nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2010, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Matthew Stepp officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, with grandsons serving as pall bearers. Austin Fry, Ethan and Cameron Cade will serve as honorary pall bearers. Friends may call from noon until time of service on Monday at the funeral home.
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EDNA BELLE HUNTER PERKINS HARPER, 73, of Chesapeake, Ohio, wife of Judson "Jerry" Harper, went to join her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 12, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. She was born Jan. 17, 1937, in Huntington, a daughter to the late Joseph and Eula McClure Charles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Glen G. Hunter M.D. and Ben Perkins; one sister, Sally Cromwell; and a son-in-law, Bob Jenkins. She is survived by one son, Jim (Kathi) Hunter of Columbus, Ohio; three daughters, Sandy Jenkins of Chesapeake, Ohio, Debbie (Jeff) Rucker of Proctorville, Ohio, and Lisa (Dwight) Webb of Chesapeake, Ohio; one brother, Joe (Lucy) Charles of Ashland, Ky.; and nine grandchildren, Stephanie (Joe) Kennedy, Seth Jenkins, Zach Hunter, Emily, Mackenzie and Jacie Rucker, Kyle, Kristen and Kolton Webb; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was a homemaker devoted to her children and grandchildren, a lifetime member of the 20th Street Baptist Church, now known as the New Baptist Church, a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, was active with her husband in the El Hasa Shrine of Ashland, Ky., and spent many years bowling in different leagues at Colonial Lanes in Huntington. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Trent Eastman officiating. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that those who wish may make contributions to the charity of their choice in Edna's honor. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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MURAL ANN BURNS, 54 of East Lynn passed away March 13, 2010 at Saint Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral Services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Tuesday March 16, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne by Elder Emul Adkins and Brother Eddie McComas. Burial will follow at the Burns Cemetery, Beech Fork. Born September 30, 1954 in Wayne County, WV she was a daughter of the late Virginia Carter, and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Audra Kay Carter, Uncle, Melvin Carter, Mother in law and father in law, Opal Stephens Burns and William Burns Sr.; and an infant grandchild. Mural was a homemaker, and a member of Wolf Pen Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, William H. Burns, Jr.; two daughters, Julie Clark and husband Robert of Four Mile, Lincoln County, WV, Jenny Staley and husband John of Prichard, WV; two sons, Charles Glen Burns and wife Denise of Wayne, WV, William Henry Burns III and wife Kristin of East Lynn, WV; two sisters, Bobby Carter and Rita Carter, both of Wayne, WV; two brothers, Nick Carter of FL, Joe Carter and wife Doralee of KY; eight grandchildren, Felecia Clark, Cassandra Clark, Savanna Staley, Harlee Staley, Cassi Staley, William Henry Burns IV, Audra Burns, John Burns, William Isaacs. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.
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HAZEL L. STACY, 90, of Crum, went home to be with the Lord Sat., March 13, 2010 at her home in Crum, WV surrounded by her family and friends. She was a member of the Silver Creek United Baptist Church for 66 years. Hazel was born July 25, 1919 in Wayne County, WV. She was the daughter of the late Will and Nancy Copley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James O. Stacy; great-grandson, Phillip Paul Evans; twobrothers; and four sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Lorene [Jesse] Dingess of Genoa, WV, Christine [Smokey] Maynard of Dunlow, WV; eight sons, Robert and Betty of Louisa, KY, William "Bill" and Tess of Somerset, Michigan, Virgil and Allison of Lexington, KY, Richard and Marie, Paul and Connie, Herman and Mary, Alvis and Robin, and Jerry and Kim all of Crum, WV; two sisters, Bertha Sammons and Marie Andrews; two brothers, Walter and Harless Copley; twenty- two grandchildren, thirty-five great-grandchildren; and a very special friend and caregiver, Rosaline Rose of Crum, WV. Hazel was loved by all that knew her. She was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 1:00 pm at the Silver Creek United Baptist Church, Crum, WV. Rev. Ray Taylor will officiate. Burial will follow in the Stacy Family Cemetery, Crum, WV. Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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LARRY GENE HATFIELD, 70, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Sunday, March 14, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Larry was born March 30, 1939, in Kenova, a son of the late Oscar and Nancy Parsley Hatfield. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Zachery Hatfield. Larry enjoyed a long career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District and was the chief of Human Resources when he retired. After retirement, he was active in the Corps Retirement Group. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a Specialist 5th Class in the Army Reserves. He was a graduate of Marshall University and was an avid MU fan and Big Green member. In addition to his love of Marshall Athletics, he was active in many sports including golf, tennis, bowling, 55 and over softball and yes, Larry was the daily walker who would wave as you passed him on the streets of C-K. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Huntington and served the church in many different capacities over the years. Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Jill Ford Hatfield; one daughter, Carla (Ben) Bryant of Barboursville, W.Va.; five sons, David S. Hatfield of Barboursville, Steve Hatfield of Huntington, Mickey (Jennifer) Benton of Kenova, Ron Benton of Charlotte, N.C., and David Benton of Huntington; grandchildren, Jacob Hatfield, Hunter Hatfield, Kris Benton and Garrett Benton, one great-granddaughter Peyton Benton, one sister, Phyllis (Jennings) Jarrell and one brother, Fred (Lois) Hatfield, his mother-in-law Leanna Ford, all of Kenova, and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Rev. Brian Nunnally officiating and Rev. Lindsay Thorp assisting. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Mr. Hatfield will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made in Larry's name to the Markey Cancer Foundation, Ben Roach Bldg. CC 160, 800 Rose St., Lexington, KY 40536 or the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Rd., Huntington, WV 25702. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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BROOKS PERRY JR., 60, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky., after a 9-year battle with cancer. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Brother Verlin Perry and Brother Emanuel Ferguson. Burial will follow at the Brooks Perry Jr. Cemetery at Dunlow. He was born July 25, 1949, at Kermit, W.Va., a son of the late Brooks and Laura Belle Spaulding Perry. He was a lease operator for Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation, and was a member of the Fairmount United Baptist Church at Dunlow since 1976, where he served as deacon and treasurer. Brooks was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He was shot down in a helicopter crash in 1970, and was presented the Bronze Star and other medals for bravery and heroism. He may have lost the battle in Vietnam, but he has won the war. Now he is at peace with God. Welcome home soldier. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Letha Chaffin and Helen Blevins, and a sister-in-law, Wanda Perry. Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 39 years, Linda Jonas Perry; two loving and caring daughters, Angel Perry Maynard Bradshaw and husband Millard, and Samantha Perry Skean and husband Jamie, all of Wayne; five grandsons, Dustin Perry, Caleb Maynard, Jared Maynard, Branham Skean and Logan Bradshaw; five sisters, Phyllis Vernatter and husband Ted of Attica, Mich., Billie Carol Lansing and husband Wade of Fort Gay, W.Va., Ledonna "Tina" Stasik and husband Bill of Cairo, Mich., Yvonne Courtney and husband Dean of Catlettsburg, Ky., Geneva Megraw of Virginia; eight brothers, Wetzel Perry and wife Lou and LeRoy Perry and wife Karen, all of Dunlow, Verlin Perry of Louisville, Ky., Sam Perry and wife Ann of Clarksburg, W.Va., Charles Perry and wife Shelia of Chesapeake, Ohio, Ralph Perry and wife Dreama of Crum, W.Va., Greg Perry and wife Flo of Prichard, W.Va., and Robert Moore and wife Donna of Fort Gay, W.Va.; a special sister-in-law, Patricia Brewer and husband Hubert of Kermit, W.Va., a special brother-in-law, James Chaffin of Genoa, W.Va.; a special cousin, Larry Brown of Wayne, W.Va.; a special friend, Larry Joe Maynard of Lavalette, W.Va.; and a host of loving nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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BUNIA ADAMS MARTIN, 89, of Ranger, W.Va., passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at home. She was born September 3, 1920, in Logan, W.Va., daughter of the late Greenway and Dorothy Baisden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Simon Adams and Lenvil Martin; three sons, Tommy, Terry and Jerry Adams; granddaughter Linda Adams Allen; and two brothers, George and Bob Baisden. She is survived by sons Simon (Debbie) Adams, Morris Adams, James (Sherry) Adams and daughters Glenna (Lowell) Mullins, Judy Moore, Claudia (Carl) Adkins, Karen (Marvin) Adams, and Gail (Gary) Street. Also surviving are brothers John, Ronald and Greenway Baisden Jr., and sisters Mabel, Gladys, Dorothy, Betty, Anna and Ruth; along with 34 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010, at McGhee Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Pastor, the Rev. Jimmy Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Sanders Cemetery, Ranger. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010, at the funeral home.
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CHARM KLINE, 81, of Huntington passed away in Huntington Health and Rehabilitation on Monday, March 15, 2010 after a long illness. She was a member of Ceredo United Methodist Church and had been employed at Owens Illinois Glass Co. as a glass selector. Mrs. Kline was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Perdue and Libby Lowe Perdue and a son Michael Kline. She is survived by her husband, George Kline: two step-daughters, Gine Derbyshire of Huntington and Ginger Soule of Singer Island, Fla.: three grandchildren, Tracy Kitts, Michael Devin Kline and Michele Zeh: one sister, Rolene Roby of Louisville, Ky. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted by Pastor Ron LeMaster on Friday, March 19, at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until time for the procession to leave from Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home.
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THEBA DRUSILLA WILLIAMSON ELDER, 62, of Clyde, Texas, formerly of Wayne County, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Clyde Nursing Center. Interment will take place Sunday, March 21, 2010, at the Webb Cemetery near Ranger, W.Va. She was born March 27, 1947, at Ranger, a daughter of the late Ivory and Laura Belle Maynard Williamson. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Sanford, Jason, Wiley and Lester Williamson, and two sisters, Ava Kirk and Wavie Wiley. Survivors include three daughters, Bonneva Ruckman of Clyde, Texas, Cassandra Kocis of Crawford, Ind., and Monica Walker of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sons, Garrett Durbin of Charlotte, N.C., and Jeffrey Elder of Louisville, Ky.; three sisters, Aquilla Adkins of Wayne, W.Va., Betty Maynard of Huntington, W.Va., and Georgia Wilson of Kenova, W.Va.; five brothers, John S. Williamson of Lavalette, W.Va., Robert Williamson of Huntington, Ivory Williamson of Wayne, James Arthur Williamson and Orville Williamson of Prichard, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren, Joseph VanDyke, Alisha Jahn, Lucas Ruckman, Richard Gaither, Christy Gaither, Calandra Gaither, Zachery Nance, Cody Durbin, Preston Durbin, Gavin Davis, Jasmine Durbin and Natalie Elder; and six great-grandchildren, Jacob VanDyke, Dylan VanDyke, Justin VanDyke, Brayden Jahn, Izayah Jahn and Alyssa Gaither. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, at which time the procession will leave for the cemetery.
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MICHAEL J. KENNEDY, "Pizza," 36, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at his home. Michael was born August 3, 1973, to Jim Kennedy and Teresa Mason, who survive. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Pam Daniels Kennedy; two sons, Josh Blair of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Chad Kennedy of Teays Valley, W.Va., and grandson Braxton James Kennedy Blair of Chesapeake. Additional survivors include grandparents Kenneth and Shelba Dishman of Chesapeake; step-mother Candy Kennedy of Wichita Falls, Texas; brothers David and wife Tracy Raines and Daniel Kennedy, both of Wichita Falls, Texas, Andy Mason of Chesapeake; sister Jacki Mason of Chesapeake; mother-in-law Karen Daniels of East Lynn, W.Va.; father-in-law Tom Daniels and his wife Sarah of Kenova, W.Va.; nieces Zowie Rollins of Chesapeake and Kaytlin Blair of Proctorville, Ohio; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also survived by special friends Gene Holley, Charlee Henderson, Jackie Hundley, Kristy Blair, Tammy Kennedy and Greg Fuller. Michael was a proud member of Mid-Atlantic Regional Counsel of Carpenters Local 302 in Huntington, W.Va., and is the former President of the Western Babe Ruth Baseball League in Huntington. Funeral services for Michael will be Saturday, March 20 at 2 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, March 19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Huntington in Michael's memory. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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LONNIE MERRITT, 82, formerly of Wayne passed away on March 16, 2010 in Pheonix, Arizona. He was born October 6, 1927 in Logan County, a son of the late Alvin M. and Anna Adkins Merritt. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy, Ervin, Donald Lee and Bill Jack Merritt, and two sisters, Bessie Napier and Gladys Artis, all of Wayne. Lonnie was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Sally Ann Wallace Merritt. He served in the U.S. Army in Japan after World War II. His life exemplified strong dedication to family, neighbors, friends and work. In 1959, Lonnie moved his family to Phoenix, Arizona in pursuit of a drier, healthier climate for his wife and Children. He worked in the carpentry trade as an insulation specialist. He was an active member of the Southern Baptist Church. Lonnie is survived by one brother, Johnny Jack Merritt of Wayne; daughter Joy Bridgeford, and son Dale Merritt of Phoenix. He was the proud grandfather of six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. An internment service is planned at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Arizona on April 17. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donation be made to Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, Arizona or Palmcroft Baptist Church.
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ELIZABETH "LIBBY" WATTS MIDKIFF, 85, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Kenova Church of Christ by Pastor Joe Pratt. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Libby was the widow of Donald M. Midkiff and the daughter of the late Millard and Vicie Ann Watts Bailey and step-father Jarvie Bailey. She was also preceded in death by a step-daughter and step-son, Eva Lynn Dillie and David Lee Midkiff; one sister, Ethel Bryant; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Ethel Mae Watts and Fisher and Clara Watts. Libby was a 1942 graduate of Vinson High School and worked at Casey Jones and Blue Jay Manufacturing Company. Libby was a member of the Kenova Church of Christ. She was an avid bowler, and bowled in many leagues at Colonial Lanes and loved the friendship. Libby is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Keith Michael "Mike" and Sally Scheibelhood; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia "Pat" Frances Hall and Randy Hall and Regina "Jean" and Roger Ward; and a special daughter to her, Mary Ann Lipps and her husband Jack; six grandchildren and their spouses, Troy and Theresa Scheibelhood, Christi and Andy Chapman, Beth Hall Reizman, Melanie and Mark Earl, Amy and Bubby Sato and Josh and Courtney Ward; six step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one brother-in-law, Clarence Bryant, and a wonderful sister-in-law, Wanda Marie "Suzie" Smith. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010, at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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CHARLES DOUGLAS JARRELL, 64, of Fort Gay, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at his residence. He was born January 25, 1946 in Fort Gay, a son of Georgia Lloyd Jarrell and the late Ebby Jarrell. He was a maintenance worker for Inco and served in the United States Marine Corp. and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of the D.A.V. Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Ileen Massie Jarrell of Fort Gay; his mother, Georgia L. Jarrell of Fort Gay; two sons, Brian Jarrell of Columbus, Ohio; Kevin Jarrell of Fort Gay; one sister, Kathey Dillion of Huntington; three bothers, Lindsey Jarrell of Rittman, Ohio; Paul Jarrell of South Point, Ohio; Artie Jarrell of Fort Gay; one grandson, Nathan Jarrell; three step grandchildren, Jacob Harless, Calah Harless and Brandon Harless. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20 at Young funeral Home Chapel in Louisa with Rev. Roy Akers, Rev. Darin Fetherolf and Rev. Johnny Cavins officiating. Burial followed at the Christian Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Young Funeral Home.
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TISHIE MARIE MOULTON, 87, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010, at CAMC at Teays Valley, W.Va. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, by Dr. C.J. Adkins. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Tishie was born on November 10, 1922, in Blocker, Okla., the daughter of the late Weldan Lee and Pearl Mae Wallace Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George W. Moulton and two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Howard Lee Mullens Jr. and Lori Mullens of Hurricane, W.Va., Mike and Betty Jane Mullens of South Point, Ohio and Gregory Scott and LeAnn Mullens of Ironton, Ohio; one daughter, Kaye Dailey of South Point, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Kelli Helton, Todd Mullens, Shane and Scott Overby, Angie Jolicoeur, Stephanie Mastin and Natalie Harvey. Friends may call from noon until service time on Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home.
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JIMMIE DALE MAYO, "Coach Mayo" won his last game and victoriously went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 19, 2010. Husband of Lizabethe "Libby" Stephens Mayo, he was born February 4, 1935, in Wayne County, W.Va., to Everett Tylor "ET" and Olive Lucille Flora Mayo. A 1953 graduate of Vinson High School, he played and lettered in football, basketball and baseball and was a member of the 1950, 1951 Class A State Championship football teams. During his mid-20s, Jim coached junior high football at Vinson and was a graduate assistant coach at Marshall from 1963 to 1964. After earning a bachelor's degree in education from Marshall University in 1965, he began coaching and teaching at Fairland High School until 1978. While at Fairland, he started wrestling, track and golf teams and began a weight lifting program, created the Varsity "F" Club, and a chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. As Fairland's head football coach, he won five OVC championships, 1967 (the first in the school's history), 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975. He was also an Assistant Coach at the Ohio North-South All Star Game in 1975. The present football stadium, field and track were constructed while he was at Fairland. The Fairland Football Stadium was renamed "Jim Mayo Stadium" on October 9, 2009. Jim was also honored with a "KEY" to Lawrence County by the County Commissioners, who officially declared October 9 "Jim Mayo Day" for all time. During his tenure at Fairland, he was assistant principal, teacher and coached football, track, wrestling and golf. His real love was coaching football and sharing his passion for Christ with his players. He led by example, stressing integrity, honesty and his love for the Lord and family, both on- and off- the field. At age 16, Jim began an ironworking career that lasted 30 years with Ironworkers Union Local 769. In the summer of 1983, Jim re-entered the profession he loved dearly -- coaching football at South Point High School. Coach Mayo retired from education in 1999 after 30 years, but he never retired from serving the Lord. Throughout his courageous battle with cancer he never ceased witnessing for his beloved Jesus nor ceased touching lives. Jim impacted everyone he met with his gift of gab, love of people, infectious personality, and devotion to his Lord and Savior. He cherished the friendships he maintained with previous coaches, players, co-workers and students, with whom he shared much love and respect. Coach Mayo will be deeply missed by all those who had the honor and privilege of knowing him. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Lizabethe "Libby" Mayo; one son, Brent Mayo (Julie); one daughter, Jaime Keeney (Tom); and one grandson, Brandon Keeney (April); three granddaughters, Britani Short (Mike), Sarah Mayo and Anna Mayo; brother Danny "Joe" Mayo (Sheila); sisters Kay Mayo, Dottie Looney (John Looney, deceased), Jackie Ritter; one sister-in-law Evelyn Lloyd (Birt); a very special, faithful and loyal friend, Jack Dawson, and a devoted co-worker and friend, Travis Hager; and several nieces and nephews and their families. Jim was a member of the Guyandotte Church of Christ where he has many loving and dear friends. Previously, he had been a member of the Westmoreland Church of Christ. Condolences may be expressed at http://www.timeformemory.com/hall. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Fairland Middle School. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, with ministers Willie Purdee of the Guyandotte Church of Christ, Harry Gill and Robert Warren, presiding. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Pallbearers will be Glen Stapleton, Wayne Hager, Allen Hager, Jerry Love, Rick Love, Terry Wall, Randy Shavor and Todd Deere. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Hatfield, Bob Lester, John Sherman, Andy Nemeth, Jack Evans, Keith Maddox, Kenny Shafer, Billie Jo Watts, Marshall Reynolds, and all former coaches and players. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to "Coach Jim Mayo Memorial Scholarship Fund" at any U.S. Bank.
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BERNARD W. ROWE, 74, of Kenova, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Mr. Rowe proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired from Owens Illinois Co., where he worked as a machine operator. Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, at Bowen-Luther Cemetery in Shoals, W.Va., with Pastor Manfred Langer officiating. He was born in Wayne County, the son of the late Lawrence Rowe and Carrie Legg Rowe. Surviving him are his loving wife, Sherry; four sons and spouses, Larry Rowe (Mary Ann) of Huntington, Jeffrey Rowe (Debbie) of Huntington, Michael Rowe (Sherry) of Prichard and Brett Rowe of Kenova; seven grandchildren, Joschua Rowe, Rachel Gibson, Stacy Wallace, Amy Colangelo, Michael Ryan Rowe (fiancé Angelo Riggs), Haleigh Rowe (fiancé Ed Aliff) and Sarah Rowe; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Emmitt Rowe; and a special aunt, Ethel "Granny" Vance. Visitation will be Monday 6 to 8 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25705. These also may be made at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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DOROTHEA GALL, age 94, of Plainwell, Michigan, died Friday March 19, 2010 at Life Care of Plainwell. She was born March 17, 1916 in Chicago. Surviving are her two sons Dean of Otsego, Daryl of Plainwell and 10 grandchildren that she loved and looked forward to hearing from when she was able to, including Sam (Sheria) Robinson of Fort Gay, Rob Robinson of Fort Gay, and Randy Robinson of Louisa in addition to numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband Howard on April 2, 2003 and a daughter Dale "Goose" Robinson of Fort Gay, on April 21, 2008. Dorothea and her loving husband "Howie" spent 68 years together enjoying square dancing, ballroom dancing and round dancing. She enjoyed making their own dance costumes and doing crossword puzzles in her spare time. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services scheduled. A special thanks to Jim, Jan and Gina for all of their help and kindness. Arrangements by Life Story Funeral Homes, Plainwell 120 S. Woodhams.
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EDDIE WALLACE, 78, of Fort Gay, WV, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Elders Roger Maynard and James Parsley. Burial followed at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. He was born March 29, 1931 in Wayne County, a son of the late Samuel J. and Katherine "Katie" Maynard Wallace. Eddie was the owner/operator of the Wallace Country Boy Market for many years and was also a former timber man. He was Baptist by faith. A sister, Norva Trautwein McKeand, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Maynard Wallace; a daughter, Kenetha Cooper and husband Charlie of Big Stone Gap, VA; two sons, Cletis Wallace and wife, Chloa of Fort Gay, WV, and Dale Wallace and wife, Deborah of Wayne, WV; six grandchildren, Steven Dale Wallace, Daniel Wallace, Tonya Nicole Wallace, Matthew Wallace, Michael Wallace, and Amanda Carol Thomas; twelve great- grandchildren; a nephew Sam Trautwein and wife, Diane of Wayne, WV and a special friend and coworker, James Watts. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Hospice of Huntington and to Bobbie Short for their kindness and care. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.
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WILDA WILLIAMS BAKER, 93, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Bob Barbour, burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Wilda was born May 15, 1916, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Roy C. and Isadore Shook Williams. Her husband Clyde E. Baker, two brothers, Holly Williams and Bill F. Williams and three sisters, Ethel Queen, Thelma Sherman and Nina King, and a niece, Kathy E. Williams, had all preceded her in death. Wilda was a former employee of The Smart Shop and former owner of the Golden Nugget in Westmoreland, as well as a member of the Westmoreland Baptist Church. Those that survive her include 10 nephews, Ronnie Williams, Bill Sherman, John Newman, Kent Williams, Matt Williams, Jonathan Newman, Larry King, Glen Newman, Dylan Moore and Mike Williams; seven nieces, Patty Ann Williams, Betty Jean Rose, Vivian Moore, Kimberly Moore, Megan Williams, Kyra Moore and Cory Williams. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may to made to Hospice of Huntington or the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Julie Wood, JoAnn Fouch, Bertha Ellis and Ilona Bulen. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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ZACHARY THOMPSON, 19, of Louisa, Ky., passed away on March 20, 2010, in Prichard, W.Va. Preceding him in death were his mother Denise T. McClain of Acworth, Ga.; his grandmother Sally Snoddy of Lake Alfred, Fla., and his grandfather Robert Thompson of Louisa, Ky. Surviving are his father, Gary Thompson of Louisa, Ky.; two brothers, Aaron Thompson of Van Lear, Ky., and Nathan Thompson of Morehead, Ky.; his grandmother Darlene Thompson of Louisa, Ky., and his grandfather Don Snoddy of Lake Alfred, Fla. He leaves behind a niece, a nephew and a step-nephew, a lot of cousins, uncles and three aunts. Zachary was loved by all his family, he will be greatly missed by all of us. Zachary will always have a special place in our hearts. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Rick May 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at the Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa. Burial will follow in Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to www.timeformemory.com/wilson.
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RONALD GENE "SMOKEY" DOLIN, 75, of Wayne, WV, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Michael Dillon. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born November 1, 1934 at Danville in Boone County, a son of the late Ernest and Archie Miller Dolin. He was retired from Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation and was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Smokey was also a member of the Garrett's Creek Church of Christ. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Glenna Mae Mills Dolin and a brother, Ernest Harold Dolin. Survivors include a son, Kermit Mills, Jr. and wife, Nina of Wayne and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call one hour prior to services Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
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CHARLES LEE MEEKS, 76, of Louisa, Ky, passed away on March 20, 2010 at Three Rivers Hospital. He was a retired mailman for the Louisa Post Office and a graduate of Louisa High School Class of 1953 where he excelled in basketball, setting new scoring records. He is preceded in death by his parents Joe Frank Meek and Nieva Hall Meek, his wife Jacqueline Hall Meek, one brother Billie Joe Meek, and one sister Lillian Short. Survivors include four sisters; Jewell Dixon of Crystal Rivers Florida, Jaunita Blankenship of Louisa, Martha Walker of Louisa, Bobbie Meek of Louisa, one brother, James Frank Meek of Louisa, one step-daughter, Hope Ratcliffe of Kenova, WV. Graveside funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 2 p.m., burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa.
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RHONDA LYNN STEELE NAPIER, 54, of Lavalette, W.Va, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born on April 17, 1955, in Wayne County, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her father, Claudie Steele and one niece, Keisha Paulson. Survivors include her husband Johnny Napier of Lavalette, W.Va.; her mother, Doris Steele of East Lynn, W.Va; two sons, Christopher Scott Napier and wife Rhonda of Cary, N.C., and Daniel Shea Napier and fiancée Jonda Sipple of Huntington, W.Va.; four sisters, Rosie Porter and husband Gary of East Lynn, W.Va., Carolyn Sue Moore of Huntington, W.Va., Kay Alexander and husband Paul of Lavalette, and Jill Steele of Wayne, W.Va.; and 11 very special grandchildren, Jaylyn, Brody, Ryan, Tyler, Jack, Ella, Jarrett, Kaylee, Sydney, Lakyn and Cole as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family, too numerous to mention. A procession will leave at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2010, from Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., to gather at Sellards Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va., for a graveside service.
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ORISON I. "BUTCH" FIELDS, 65, of North Ridgeville Ohio, passed away Monday March 22, 2010 at Anchor Lodge in Lorain Ohio, following a brief illness. He was born in Huntington West Virginia on December 2, 1944 and had been a resident of North Ridgeville Ohio since 1981. Orison was a Veteran of the US Navy and was employed as a Realtor for Caldwell Banker in North Ridgeville Ohio. He enjoyed fishing and Cleveland Browns football games. Survivors include his sons, Orison I. Fields Jr of Sheffield Lake Ohio and Curtis J. Fields of North Ridgeville Ohio, daughter, Melissa Gould of Cleveland Ohio, grandchildren, Mike, Brian, Jacob and Alissa, sister, Margaret Myers of LaGrange Ohio, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Fields and Elizabeth Ramey Fields Frye, step-father, Leon Frye, granddaughter, Crystal Fields, siblings, Martha Jane, Freeland, Sylvia Marie, Bonita Elizabeth, Truman, William, George, Della Belle, Dennis Belle, Jimmy,Vida an Ronnie, step-brother, Elmer and step-sister, Azie. Friends may call Thursday March 25, 2010 from 10 AM until the time of services at 12 Noon at Wyers Funeral Chapel 2900 North Ridge Road Sheffield Township Ohio. Pastor Mike Manosky of Sugar Ridge Baptist Church in North Ridgeville Ohio, will officiate. Burial will follow at Fields Corners Cemetery, North Ridgeville Ohio.
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MARTHA "MARIE" COX CUPLER, 84, of Surfside Beach, S.C., formerly of Prichard, WV, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010. Born August 31, 1925, in Ordinary, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Benjamin W. and Daisy Binion Cox. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Frank Brayton Cupler, and brothers-in-law, Hez Marcum, Bill Mayo and Bob Horn. Prior to moving to Surfside Beach in 2000, Marie lived in Logan, then Prichard, her home for a combined 75 years. Marie was a vibrant, creative woman who loved to paint, play guitar and sing. She enjoyed taking photographs of nature and appreciated all of God's creatures. Marie was a woman who was firm in her faith. Her greatest joys were her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Survivors include son, David Christopher (Judy) Cupler of Chapmanville; daughters, Cathy Lilly of Conway, S.C., and Frances (Ed) Podvoyski of Garden City, S.C.; sisters, Avis Marcum of Prichard, Lavonne Mayo of Pataskala, Ohio, and Lillian Horn of Massilon, Ohio; grandchildren, April (Rick) Moss, Chris (Brandy) Cupler and David Brayton Cupler; great-grandchildren, Kamryn Cupler, Katelyn Cupler, Allison Moss and Ryan Moss and several nieces and nephews. Marie wanted her love and appreciation to be expressed to all the special people that she knew. Family, friends, doctors, nurses and everyone else who shared in the moments of her life. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Highland Memory Gardens in Chapmanville. Memorial donations can be made to Mercy Care of Horry County. "There is a rose among the green, in a garden of roses. A familiar hand touched my shoulder and said "Come with me to a heavenly garden" — Marie Cupler.
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RODNEY DOUGLAS "Rockin Rodney" HUNT, 56, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, March 26, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Fred Ferguson, Pastor Michael Dillon and Pastor Roger Perry. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. He was born May 17, 1953, at Pikeville, Ky., a son of the late Perry Thomas and Laura Thacker Hunt. Rodney was a sales representative for Worldwide Equipment. A sister, Alma Kay Sanders, and brothers, Robert Monroe Hunt, Hansel Hunt and Elster Hunt, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Darlene Napier Hunt; two daughters, Amanda Kaye Thompson (Tracy) of Wayne, W.Va., and Rachel Nicole Hunt (Bill McDaniel) of Lavalette, W.Va.; two sisters, Laura Phyllis Hunt Mills (Larry) of Lavalette, W.Va., and Josephine Griffith of Pikeville, Ky.; a sister at heart, Betty Jean Evans; a brother at heart, William Mundy; a brother-in-law, Terry Sanders (Joyce) of Wayne; a sister-in-law, Myrtle Hunt of Feds Creek, Ky.; three grandchildren, Nicholas Hunter Thompson, Brady Wade Hunt Thompson and Laura Riley Nicole Thompson; nieces, Valerie Hunt Camerlin (William), Karen Freeman, Mary Ann Hunt and Mitzi Williamson; nephews, Perry Monroe Hunt, Kenneth Michael Osburn, Eddie Hunt, David Hunt, Chris Hunt and Donnie Griffith. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Robert "Buck" Spears, Riley Sartin, Carl Kirk, Doug Kirk, Frank Lusher, William Mundy and Greg Stowers. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Sanders, Robert Moore, Chuck Bradley, Skip Burdette and Mike Taylor. The family wishes to extend special thanks to St. Mary's Infusion Center, especially Stacy, Stephanie, Cindy and Carol, and also to Dr. Gary Patton.
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CLAUDE WOOTEN, 82, of 13000 Highway 20, Belton, S.C., died Friday, March 26, 2010, at his residence. Born June 17, 1927, in Missouri Branch, W.Va., he was the son of the late Albert and Peggy Jude Wooten. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a graduate of Moody Bible Institute. He was a retired businessman and pastor, and was a member of Neals Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Celestia V. Wooten of the home; daughter, Peggy Lee Cline and husband, Lacy of Belton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a number of brothers and sisters, and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, conducted by Rev. Alex Henderson. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Greenville. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Monday at the mortuary, 3205 North Highway 81, Anderson, S.C. The family is at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or online at www.jdrf.com.
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JO ANN "NANNY" SHORT ADKINS, 76, of South Shore, Ky., went to be with her Lord on March 27, 2010, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky. She was born April 23, 1933, in Branchland, W.Va., the daughter of the late Hal and Della Short. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, William "Bill" Adkins. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Jo and her husband Steve Hieneman. She had one grandson, Tyler, who was the light of her life. Watching him play baseball was the highlight of her life for the last 10 years and now she has the best seat in the ballpark, right beside "Pap" in Heaven. She had a close relationship with her sister-in-law, Ruth Midkiff and her husband E.J. of Banning, Calif.; their daughter, Linda Jo, lives in San Clemente, Calif. She had a very special "other daughter," Aimee Sexton and her family, Ryan, Christopher, Dylan and Grayce. She was a member of the First Christian Church of South Shore, Ky. This was her other family for all the years she lived in South Shore, especially Bill and Regina Hayden. She was "Nanny" to many Yankees and Musketeer fans through the years and enjoyed every minute of it. She was also "Mom" to many neighbor kids in King's Addition and South Shore, and loved doing it. Following the death of her husband, she had to depend on others to transport her to and from dialysis treatments. Many thanks go to Carl Worthington, Sue Englebrecht, Michelle Hayden and her son Zach, Sybil Hall, Mildred Bradley, and Steve and Marquita Dickison. Another special friend was Darlene Taylor, her neighbor of 53 years, who helped her to continue to live independently after the death of her husband. She and her family were always there for Jo Ann and her family. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the South Shore First Christian Church with Bill Hayden and Danny Bentley, ministers, officiating. Burial will be in Brickunion Cemetery in Greenup, Ky. Friends may call at the church from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and one hour before the services Monday. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church of South Shore Building Fund, P.O. Box 785, South Shore, KY 41175, or Community Hospice, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101.
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DONALD RAY WATTS, 72, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at the Route 60 Freewill Baptist Church in Kenova, of which he was member, with Rev. Doug Booton and Rev. Richie Fluty officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. He was born August 18, 1937, in Kenova, W.Va., a son of the late Burnie and Blanche Dean Watts. Donald was a retired foreman with Breece's Sawmill. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Survivors include his beloved wife Josephine "Josie" Perdue Watts; one son, Bernie J. Watts of Kenova; three daughters and two sons-in-law Donna Jean (Gus) Hall of Kinston, N.C., Ruth (Joe) Grajo of Youngstown, Ohio and Teresa G. Watts of Rush, Ky.; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a special cousin, Golden Chaffin. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Mr. Watts will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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RICHARD RYAN BLAKE, 47, formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, March 29, 2010, at home in Brookfield, Ohio. The son of James and Betty Hardwick of Huntington, his is also survived by his wife of 27 years, Greta Fitch Blake; daughter Jessica and her husband Matthew and son Ricky and his wife Cindy and three grandsons, Christian, Hunter and Ricky; two brothers, Jimmy (Michelle) Hardwick and Tim (Terri) Hardwick and a sister, Teresa (Tim) Wilson, in addition to numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brittney Marie Blake and a brother, Tony Hardwick. Rick was a 1981 graduate of Vinson High school, and love to hunt and fish, and loved his family. He was loved by man and will be greatly missed. Lane Funeral Home Madasz Chapel, Brookfield, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
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SARAH BETH NAPIER, 30, of Barboursville, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 29, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, after a courageous five-year battle with breast cancer. She was born April 23, 1979, in Huntington, W.Va., the daughter of Mark and Kathleen Creasy Napier. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Virginia M. Creasy, Margaret Napier of Huntington and Charles T. Napier, of Dayton, Ohio. Sarah graduated with high honors from Huntington High School in 1997, and Marshall University in 2002. While a student, Sarah worked at the downtown Huntington theaters. She taught second grade at Neabsco Elementary School in Prince William County, Va. Sarah served in inner city Washington, D.C., as After-School Program Coordinator for Daybreak Ministries, a ministry of McLean Bible Church in McLean, Va., of which she was a member. In addition to her parents, Sarah is survived by her brothers, Jeremy and Jason Napier; her grandfather, Rev. Keith Creasy and his wife Christina; her great-uncles and aunts, Dale and Martha Creasy, Paul and Brenda Harvey and David and Jane Jenkins; her aunt, Tomma Carter; uncles and aunts, Rev. Greg and Leigh Ann Creasy and Chuck and Lisa Napier; cousins, Blake, Luke and Max Creasy, Allison and Brian Napier, Chad, Andrea and Brandi Warden; her close friend/sister, Julie Black Hutchison; and a multitude of friends and co-workers. Sarah wrote about her faith journey through cancer on her website www.loveyourguts.com a story of hope, healing, comfort and promise. Her writings continue to inspire thousands of people all over the world. Sarah never wavered in her faith in God and today is enjoying God's eternal promises available to all. The family wishes to express appreciation for the professional and loving care offered by the Oncology staff at St. Mary's Medical Center, the staff at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House and to her doctors Dr. David Weinsweig, Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, Dr. Garrett Kimmey, Dr. Ronald Barebo, Dr. Mary Wilkinson of Fairfax, Va., Dr. Craig Nolan of Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York and especially Dr. Ron Brownfield who has been not only a wonderful physician, but a brother in Christ through the past few years. All your care made our journey much easier. A time of visitation with Sarah's family will be held at Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville on Thursday, April 1, from 3 to 9 p.m. A celebration of Sarah's life is planned for Friday, April 2, at 1 p.m. at Pea Ridge Baptist Church in Huntington. In lieu of flowers to honor Sarah, the family requests donations to the LoveYourGuts Fund, which will be used to assist various ministries that have meant much to Sarah. Contributions may be sent to Pea Ridge Baptist Church, 5945 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, WV 25705. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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JOAN H. COMPTON, 81, of Louisa, Ky, passed away Monday, March 29, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 31 at 2 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa officiated by Brother Ric Frasier. Burial will follow in the Pinehill Cemetery in Louisa. Joan was born January 6, 1929 in Richardson, Ky, to the late Oscar and Jane Allen Hinkle. She was floor supervisor for Pathways and member of the First Baptist Church in Louisa. She is survived by her husband, James F. Compton, one son , David F. (Kimberly) Compton and one daughter, Jane D. Emory all of Louisa; three grandsons; Ramsey Compton, Shannon Emory and Brandon Emory. Visitation is Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Young Funeral Home.
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GLORIA J. TAYLOR, 66, of Ceredo, died Monday, March 29, 2010. Ms. Taylor was born October 8, 1944 to the late Barney and Edith (Marshall) Frasher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Taylor, a son Gregory Allen Maynard, and four brothers and sisters. Ms. Taylor is survived by three children: Kenneth "Dale" Maynard and his wife Reyne, Sonya Walls and her husband Alan, and Lynn Goss and her husband Buck. Additional survivors include 11 grandchildren, 2 great-granddaughters, 7 brothers and sisters, and a special sister and caregiver Debbie Hatten. Graveside services were conducted on Wednesday, March 31 at the Christian Cemetery at 1 p.m. by Brother Darin Fetherolf. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredoKenovafuneralhorne.com.
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MRS. ODESSA D. FLETCHER, 89, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, March 30, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Fletcher and a great-granddaughter, Macey Elizabeth Fletcher. Odessa was born January 6, 1921, in Wayne County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Scott and Clara Walker Adkins. She was retired from Maidenform, Inc., where she worked as a shop steward for several years. She was also a union representative for the ILGWU for shop stewards. Her union work took her many places throughout the U.S. She was an avid Democrat and she was always an active volunteer at the local polls during election time. She was a member of 18th Street United Baptist Church. Odessa was also preceded in death by five sisters, Ifa Matthews, Inez Frazee, Eva Adkins, Mary Bartram Davidson and Sharlie Jones; four brothers, Bold, Freelin, Mally and Eris Adkins. She is survived by two sons, Marvin (Sue Gail) Fletcher of Proctorville, Ohio and Allan (Marcia) Fletcher of Columbus, Ohio and a daughter, Karen (Gary) Taylor of Milton, West Virginia. Eight grandchildren, Richard (Shelli) Fletcher of Summerville, Georgia, Brett (Julie) Fletcher of Columbus, Ohio, Eric (Renee) Fletcher of Rome, Georgia, and Matthew Fletcher of Cincinnati, Ohio. Brian (Becky) Fletcher of Ashland, Kentucky and Jennifer Fletcher Frye of Columbus, Ohio. Natalie (Benton) Hall of Milton, West Virginia and Shannon (Scott) Johnson of Greenville, North Carolina. Nine great-grandchildren, Michael Fletcher of Seattle, Washington, Katie Fletcher of Columbus, Ohio, Tyler and Kelsey Fletcher of Summerville, Georgia, Cailyn Brooke Hall of Milton, West Virginia, Sydney and Anna Johnson of Greenville, North Carolina, Ian Fletcher and his soon-to-be-here little brother, of Ashland, Kentucky and Alex Fletcher of Rome Georgia. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Odessa was a wonderful and kind person who was loved by all who knew her, she will be greatly missed. Visitation will be Thursday, April 1, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chapman's Mortuary, and funeral services will be Friday, April 2, 2010, at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home, Dr. Tim Yates officiating and music by Reverend Nathan McClay. Burial will be at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va.
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AZEL WILFORD "SHOT" ROE, 83, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010, at the Camp Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Ivan Asbury officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, W.Va. He was born May 4, 1926, at Lavalette, a son of the late Clifford Lyle and Cora Mae Lockhart Roe. "Shot" was a retired employee of Carpenter's Local 302 and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He had served for over 40 years as Deacon of the Camp Creek Freewill Baptist Church. His wife, Dorma Lee Graham Roe, daughter Barbara Sue Dolin, sisters Geraldine Jackson and Patty Miller, and brother Carlos "Corky" Roe, also preceded him in death. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Lee Stiltner and husband Albert of Lavalette, and Judy Ann Moore of Clarksville, Ind.; three sons, Larry Wilford Roe and wife Ella, and David Lyle Roe and wife Peggy, all of Lavalette, and Ricky Dale Bowen of Ohio; six sisters, Hope Ramey Kyle of Kenova, W.Va., Jackie Asbury and husband Basil and Anna Lee Eagle, all of Huntington, Charlotte Rowsey and Glenna Cook of Fort Gay, W.Va., and Linda Martucci and husband Ken of Virginia; a brother, Ted Roe and wife Iris of Huntington; 12 grandchildren, Shelia Dawn Cardwell and husband Brian, Kimberly Harrison and husband Scott, Jessica Brown and husband Zack, Jay Stiltner and wife Emilee, Gene Moore and wife Olivia, Amanda Rowland and husband Ben, Landon Roe, Michael David Dolin, Chris Bowen, Sara Elizabeth Beckelheimer, Shannon McGee and wife Brittany, and Jimmy Dock McGee; and 21 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.
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FLEM S. BROWNING went to be with the Lord March 30, 2010. He was preceded in death by Mother, Martha Mathis Browning; Father, Emra Browning and two granddaughters, Natalie Patton and Erin Craig. Flem was born August 15, 1937 in Dunlow, WV. His survivors include his wife Barbara Russell Browning; two daughters Paula (and David) Weikle of Lewisburg; Michelle (and Gray) Craig of Roanoke, VA; one grandson, SPC Nathan Patton; and granddaughters, Abigail and Madeline Craig. His surviving siblings include five sisters and one brother, Joy (and Jim) Kerry of Burton, Michigan; Barbara (and Bob) Jackson of Hillsboro. WV; Janie Browning (and Bob) of Lexington, KY; Kathy Sue (and Dave) Blake of Falls Church, VA; Lee (and Charles) Creed of MacArthur, WV: Johnny Browning of Ronceverte, WV. He is also survived by four nieces and three nephews. Flem served in the 3rd Army 15th Infantry from 1961 until 1963 and the Army Reserves from 1963 until 1968. In the early 70's he coached Little League Baseball, Midget Football (The Lewisburg Cowboys), and worked with the Jaycess and helped to start "Penny Pitch," which helped many local citizens at Christmas time and is still a tradition today. He worked for National Cash Register (NCR) for 22 years as a service technician before founding his own company, Lewisburg Cash Register Company, of which he was President for 20 years until retiring in 1999. In 2006 he started a Lawn Care service in which he made many friends around the area. Flem was a member of First Baptist Church in Fairlea, and was an active Deacon. He was an active Deacon. He was an avid golfer and loved to ride his motorcycle. Over the years he enjoyed many vacations with friends and family, and eventually visited 49 states on his motorcycle. The family would like to thank the following for their loving support: life-time friend Harold Stanley and special friends Jim Lucas, Bob Kosnoski, Ed Skeens, David Wigglesworth, Bob McCroskey, Bob Mitchell and Todd Spencer. Flem will be remembered as a good man, a family man, a dependable friend, a strong man and an honest man worthy of trust. He was man of purpose with a work ethic that's rare in life, and a man who never accepted the word "can't." He earned his own way in life, and was generous to family and friends. In the end, he was man who knew Christ, and now has gone to be with the Father. He will be missed. Visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 3:00pm on Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Fairlea with the memorial service immediately following. In lieu of flowers make donations to the Ann Edwards Scholarship Fund, c/o First Baptist Church of Fairlea, 9232 Seneca Trail, Ronceverte, WV, 24970. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg in charge of arrangements.
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GLEN HARLESS, 78, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, W.Va., with Pastor Terry Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Glen was born August 13, 1931, in Wayne County, a son of the late Arlen and Alma Adkins Harless. He is also preceded in death by his son Glen Allen Harless; brothers Arvel Harless and Ingrem Harless; sisters Mildred Harless Adkins and Opal Harless. He was retired after 28 years of service as a manger with Consumers Gas Utility, Huntington Division. He served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his loving wife Virginia Ruth Harless and several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.
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REBA JEAN POOLE, 84, of Huntington, W.Va., widow of Herman C. Poole, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born on February 3, 1926, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Johnson Reynolds. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Eddie Eugene Poole and Scott Calvin Poole; five sisters, Linda Reynolds, Juanita Halstead, Dorothy Barlow, Deleada Meadows and Betty Jo Myers; and one brother, Everett "Sparky" Reynolds. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra P. Maxey; one son, Charles Poole; five sisters, Danise Niday of Huntington, Norma (Bill) Reffitt of Huntington, Phyllis (Ted) Hazelett of Newark, Ohio, Donna (Kenneth) Sexton of South Point, Ohio and Dana (Hershey) Carnes of Barboursville; two brothers, Rev. Herbert (Jo Ann) Reynolds of Brandywine, Md., and Herman (Lola) Reynolds of West Hamlin, W.Va.; one sister-in-law, Velma Reynolds of Mooresville, Ind.; one daughter-in-law, Cheryl L. Poole of Chesapeake, Ohio; five grandchildren, Mark Poole, Kelly Jordan, Christina Kingery, Tara Love and Tiffani Bogar; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor T.D. Mills officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may call on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the mortuary. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.