WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
May, 2010

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AGNES MILLS, 73, of Indianapolis, Ind., daughter of the late Oscar and Sadie Clay Mills, died Friday, April 30, at her residence. She was a homemaker. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday, Watson Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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OPAL MARIE HAZELETT, 88, of Huntington, W.Va., died May 3, 2010 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Shawn Watson officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was born Sept. 4, 1921 in Lundale, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lee and Mae Davidson Watson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Hazelett, her brothers, Darrell, Bill and Harold; sister, Edith; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. She was retired from McCroy's Department Store with 32 years of service. She is survived by two brothers, Ben (Janet) Watson of Orient, Ohio, and Gene (Carolyn) Watson of Columbus, Ohio; three sisters, Wanda (Ove) Seaholm of Calif., Gaynell Fraley of Huntington, and Dottie (Namon) Edmunds of Milton, W.Va.; many nieces and nephews including a special niece, Denise (Jamie) Pritchard. The family will receive friends after 1:00 p.m. on Thursday at Beard Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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ALMOS NAPIER, 82, of Hidden Valley, Chapmanville, W.Va., husband of Betty Runyon Napier, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, W.Va. He was a retired self-employed service station operator. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, Evans Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Chapmanville; burial at Highland Memory Gardens, Godby, W.Va. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to Central United Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1558, Logan, WV 25601.
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BERNARD RAY ROSS, 62, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, May 7, 2010. He was born July 16, 1947 in Wayne County, a son of the late Ellis Ross and Ella Mullins. Survivors include his brother, Michael Mullins and his wife Brenda of East Lynn, with whom he made his home; one nephew, Brian Mullins, also of East Lynn; one aunt, Jean Lambert of Logan, W.Va.; special friends Violet and Robbie Pyle and their children; and friends and neighbors too numerous to mention. Funeral service were conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Dillon officiating. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery.
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NEBERT NOE, 88, of Shelbyville, Tenn, passed away on Saturday May 1 2010 at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center in Shelbyville TN. He was born October 12, 1921 in Fort Gay, a son of the late John and Ida Pratt Noe. He was a welder for the Pipefitters Union #248, he was also a WWII Army Veteran; member of the Vinson Lodge #66 F&AM; Royal Arch Masons #18, Order of the Eastern Star #156 Wayne. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy Lee Reid Noe of Shelbyville; one daughter Dr. Loretta Noe also of Shelbyville and one sister Tennie Christian of Ceredo. Young Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
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LOUIS "BUBBY" LANHAM, 62, of Huntington, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born on May 19, 1947 in Huntington, a son of the late Bobby Lee and Minnie Burns Lanham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Sadie Hamilton; three sisters, Mary F. Lanham, Rosalee Lanham and Babes Damron; and one brother, Robert L. Lanham. He is survived by his ex-wife Barbara; four sons, Samuel (Brandi) Lanham of Huntington, David Myers of Teays Valley, Joey (Michelle) Myers of Sandusky, Ohio, and Greg (Jessica) Lanham of Huntington; one special granddaughter, Kati Jo Lanham; four daughters, Monica (Jeff) Eden of Huntington, Marilyn Prince of Teays Valley, Tina of Hurricane, and Toni Smith of Milton; two brothers, Gary Lanham of Huntington and William Foy (Bettye) Lanham of Huntington; one sister, Sheila Chapman of Barboursville; and twenty grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Beard Mortuary with the Rev Allen Lowe and the Rev. Roger Mooney officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Online
condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.

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TAYLOR COMBS, 77, of Kenova, W.Va., died Saturday, May 8, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va., with Pastor Ronald Page officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Taylor was born April 8, 1933, in Hazard, Ky., a son of the late Sherman and Bessie McQueen Combs. Members of American Legion Post No. 93, Kenova, will conduct military graveside rites. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Caldwell Combs; one daughter and son-in-law, Danita (Jim. L.) Hicks of York, Pa.; two granddaughters, Jamie Lynn Hicks and Jenna Marie Hicks, both of York, Pa.; two brothers, Tom H. Combs, of Rush, Ky., and James Combs of Hazard, Ky.; one brother-in-law, Harry Caldwell of Kenova; and several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated and accepted or memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. A special thank you to Hospice nurse, Mary Foster, and social worker, Melissa Lester. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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SANDRA IRENE HALL FINLEY, 65, of Lavalette, W.Va., wife of Tom Finley, beloved mother and grandmother, went to meet her reward on Mother's Day at her daughter's home on Sunday, May 9, 2010. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by the Rev. Ray Williamson and her son-in-law Phil Williamson. Burial will follow at Patrick Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. She was born October 19, 1944 in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Guy and Elizabeth Cornwell Hall. Sandra was a homemaker and a member of the Faith Freewill Baptist Church. Additional survivors include a daughter, April Dawn Williamson and husband, Phil Ray of Wayne, W.Va.; a precious grandson, Elijah Ray Williamson (the love of her life) along with a host of relatives and church family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The family would like to express special thanks and appreciation for the excellent care she received from Drs. Joseph Assaley and Paul Lee, Dr. Robert Childers, Dr. John Eastone, Dr. Gerrit Kimmey, Dr. Jim Morgan, Dr. Ahmad NuSair, Dr. Charles Yarbrough, HIMG Oncology and St. Mary's Oncology unit and staff. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May, 14, at Morris Funeral Home.
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ROBERTA (BEETIE) MOLLETT CRUM, age 80, of Stepptown, WV passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born July 19, 1929 in Mingo County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Bessie Stanley Mollett. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Earl (Yawkie) Crum; four brothers, James (Coon), Walter (Mitch), Larry (Kiser) and Eddie Mollett; two sisters, Florene Sparks and Helen Messer. Roberta is survived by a daughter, Darlene and Elton Stroud of Louisa; four sons, Thomas Paul and Betty Crum of Lovely, Bruce Daniel and Linda Crum of Grey Eagle, James Willard of Stepptown and Jeffrey Allen and Laura Crum of Stonecoal; three brothers, Chester Mollett of Dunlow, Clyde Mollett of Kermit and William Earl Mollett of Inez; one sister, Sue Chaffin of Kermit. She was also blessed with 20 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 PM Wednesday, May 12, 2010 in the chapel of the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mollett Family Cemetery on Stonecoal. Manuel Ferguson and Rodney Stroud will officiate. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.
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MARY MARIE PACK, age 68, of Crum, WV passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.
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JOHN W. TOLBERT, 95, formerly of Kenova, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Kings Daughters Medical Center. Mr. Tolbert was born February 13, 1915 in Sissonville, W.Va., to the late Ward and Julia Wilkenson Tolbert. He was retired from Columbia Gas after 34 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanch Tolbert, and brothers, Andrew, Thomas, Squire, Cecil and William. Mr. Tolbert was a Kentucky Colonel and loved to fox hunt. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie (Larry) Hutchison and Delores (Don) Salyers; son, Gwinn (Edith) Akers; nine grandchildren including a special grandson Dr. Larry D. Hutchinson, Jr. (Rileigh) and their precious daughter Gabrielle. Dad adored her, and his face lit up when he saw her; and several great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include two nephews, Kermit Tolbert and Kenneth Tolbert. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Branham officiating. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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NAOMI SMITH ADAMS, 65, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, of Huntington, W.Va., left her earthly family Thursday, May 13, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, to be reunited with her loved ones that went before. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, with Rev. Ray Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Warrick Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. Naomi was born Jan. 2, 1945, the daughter of the late Nathan Fletcher Smith and Delpha Clay Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Dale Keith Adams; and brother, Garry Lee Smith. She leaves behind her husband of 50 years, Roy Lee Adams; two daughters, Bonnie (Keith) Simpkins and Michelle (Don) Ramey; her two grandchildren she loved more than life, Brittany (Corey) Adkins and Brennan Keith Simpkins; one sister, Lillian (James) Midkiff; and a host of loved ones and friends. She will be sadly missed by her two parrots, Taco and Tinkerbell. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Huntington. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
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YEWIL STANLEY, 75, of Huntington, went to be with his beloved wife Brenda on Thursday, May 13, 2010. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his four daughters, Debra Drain-Talent and her spouse, Tommy of Georgia, Tammy Carpenter and her spouse, Scott of Huntington, W.Va., Vickie Thompson of Huntington, W.Va., and Melissa Thompson and her spouse, Steve of Prichard, W.Va.; and his one son, Greg Stanley and his spouse, Vada of Prichard, W.Va. Additional survivors include his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff of CHH 2 North Tower and the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Monday, May 17, 2010, at 3:30 p.m. at Docks Creek Cemetery in Kenova, W.Va., with Minister John Holland officiating. The procession to the cemetery will leave Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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PEARL A. FERMAN, 91, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Friday, May 14, 2010, in the Grayson Assisted Living Center. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2010, at the Cyrus Cemetery with Rev. Patrick Elliott officiating. Pearl was born Nov. 14, 1918, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Blair and Edna Crockett Ferman. She was retired from Owens-Illinois and attended Victory Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Survivors include one sister, Mary L. Johnson of Kenova, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family. There will be no visitation. The procession will leave the funeral home at 1:40 p.m. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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WILMA DEAN FOUCH, 82 of Huntington, peacefully slipped from this world and entered her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family and friends on Friday, May 14, 2010. She was born Aug. 30, 1927, in Logan, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 17, at Sunshine Free Will Baptist Church by Rev. Carl Lilly and Rev. W.J. Jackson of Muncie, Ind. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Wilma was the daughter of Millard and Mary Lemons Terry. Wilma was a long time member of Sunshine FreeWill Baptist Church, where she was lovingly known as "Mumsie." In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe "Bill" Fouch; and daughter-in-law, Sandra Adkins Fouch. Survivors include two sons, Bob Fouch of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Larry (Donna) Fouch of Albany, Ind.; grandchildren, Robert Fouch, Angela Underwood and Neal Fouch; and four great-grandchildren; brothers and sister include William Ervin (Margaret) Terry of Merritt Island, Fla., Oscar (Margaret) Terry of New City, N.Y., Harold Ray Terry (Jean) of Orlando, Fla., Lois Ann (Don) Stapleton of East Lynn, W.Va., and Lola Jean (Jim) Stover of Lufkin, Texas. Wilma leaves behind numerous friends to cherish her memory. Wilma had been cared for by the wonderful staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, whom the family would like to thank. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Sunshine FreeWill Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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CHARLES BRANDON PERRY, 26, of Proctorville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 14, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Verlin Perry and Rev. Roy Perry. Burial will follow at Mays Cemetery on Beech Fork. He was born July 23, 1983, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Charles H. and Shelia J. Mays Perry of Proctorville, Ohio. A grandmother, Laura Belle Perry, preceded him in death; along with two aunts, Letha Chaffin and Wanda Perry; and five uncles, Brooks Perry Jr., Carlos, Earsel, Ray and Danny Mays. Additional survivors include two sisters whom loved him very much, Tonya Perego and husband, Todd of Catlettsburg, Ky., Jennifer Perry Battani and husband, Jared of Jacksonville, Fla.; niece, Hannah Woodrum; and a nephew, Riley Woodrum; a grandmother, Gladys Mays; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. He will be always be loved and sadly missed by all who knew him.
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MRS. RUBY PAULINE ISON, 83, of Lavalette, W.Va., wife of Harry Ison, passed away Friday, May 14, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary, with Pastor Michael Dillon officiating. Entombment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. She was born Sept. 29, 1926, at Huntington, a daughter of the late Nona Ellis. She was a member of Lick Creek Baptist Church, Wayne, W.Va., and was a retired Accountant with ACF Industries with 42 years of service. Additional survivors include a daughter, Pamela Eller of Huntington; a son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Judi Ison of Atlanta, Ga.; three grandchildren, Erin, Kristin and Laurin Eller, all of Huntington; and five great-grandchildren, Marcus Eller, Kaelyn and Jayden Creasy, Alyssa McFarland and Kyus Downing. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2010. Condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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THENA FRY, 88, of Southgate Michigan, formerly of Wayne County, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Applewood Nursing Center in Woodhaven, Michigan, Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Morris Funeral home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Elder Johnson Queen. Burial followed at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. She was born October 26, 1921 at Dunlow, WV, a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Elizabeth Napier. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Homer Fry, also preceded heir in death. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Moon and husband, Harry of Flat Rock, Michigan; a son, Roger Fry of South Gate, Michigan; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Fry of Fredericksburg, Virginia; and a niece, Gail Harris of Indianapolis, Indiana.
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DOLORES "HOPE" (WOODS) BLAKE, Aug. 4, 1927- May 16, 2010. The Lord welcomed into his eternally loving arms, Hope (Woods) Blake, of Kenova, on Sunday evening, May 16, around 8:30 p.m., after a brief illness. Hope was preceded in death by her beloved husband, O.E. "Junior" Blake, who together owned Blake's Market on U.S. 60 in Kenova in the 60's and 70's...a city and neighborhood fixture for years. Hope had spent the last 30 plus years as a wonderful store clerk at The Pumpkin Patch in Ceredo, and City Kids in Huntington, up until her recent illness. Hope was also preceded in death by her brother Eugene Woods of Webbville, Ky., and sister Ernestine (Woods) Haszard of St. Augustine, Fla. Hope is survived by her only son and daughter-in-law, Robert E. "Bob" and Kym Blake of Huntington; along with her sister, Raynelle Williams of Kenova; grandchildren, Robert "Allan" Blake of Huntington, and Alicia (Blake) Clayborn of Ceredo; two great-grandchildren, Blake and Morgan Clayborn, of Ceredo; nieces and nephews Arthur Haszard, John Haszard, Tim Haszard, Allan Haszard, Larry Williams, Mark Williams and Linda (Williams) Hanson, along with hundreds of beloved family and friends, and her extended church family. Hope has been a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Kenova. Hope was a delight and true blessing to everyone who met her throughout her 82 years. Visitation is set from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday night at Reger Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be on Thursday at her church, First Baptist Church of Kenova, with visitation at noon and services to begin at 1 p.m. She will be interred beside her husband at Spring Valley Gardens, and a bereavement dinner will immediately follow the grave site services, in the fellowship hall back at First Baptist Church of Kenova. Friends and family warmly welcomed. Hope will continue to live forever in the hearts of her loving family and friends, and in the streets of Heaven.
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SIMON SILVER ADKINS, 64, of Kenova, died Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. He was born June 3, 1945 in Ranger, WV to the late Moses and Ernestine (Williams) Adkins. Mr. Adkins had been employed by the Jim C. Hamer Lumber Company of Kenova and the City of Kenova for many years. He united in marriage to Nellie (Burgess) Adkins who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Terry and Debbie Adkins of Lavalette, Ernie Duvall of Kenova, Gary and Tina Adkins of Guyandotte, Patricia and Scott Arnett of Catlettsburg, Belinda and Paul Phillip of Ontario, Canada, and Bonita and Billy Moore of Kenova. Other survivors include four brothers and sisters, Clifford and Patty Adkins of Salt Rock, Richard Adkins of Iowa, Odie and Everett Odell of Cleveland, OH, and Jean and Junior Bryant of Fayetteville, NC. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren, Amanda Childers, Courtnie Wilson, Joey Hammond, Crissy Stewart, Dustin Duvall, Cody Duvall, Cameron Arnett, Caylie Adkins, and Terribrooke Adkins, along with five great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Adkins was preeded in death by a brother Everett Adkins and a sister-in-law Sue Adkins. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Wednesday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Mays officiating. Burial will follow in the Docks Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donation to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredokenovafuneralhome.COM.
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DECK WARD JR. of Burlington, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010, at Heartland of Riverview. He was born May 30, 1919 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Deck Ward Sr., and Roxy Ward. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary Frances Ward, a daughter, Barbara Jean Ward, a brother, Kermit Ward and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and James Walker and Betty and Tennis Walsh. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Catherine (Kay) and James Chandler, four granddaughters and husbands, Amy and Bruce Mosser, Vicky and Steve Tardy, Cindy and Jerry Blackwell and Mary Jane and Todd Chambers, 12 great-grandchildren and spouses, Samantha and Jeff Esteves, James and Sara Mosser, Andrew Mosser, Drew and Maggie Tardy, Eric Tardy, Wes Tardy, Joseph Blackwell, Ryan Blackwell, Brad Blackwell, Catherine Chambers, Amanda Chambers and Michael Chambers, one great-great-grandson, Elijah Esteves. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II on Okinawa and in China. He was a retired real estate broker, and was previously employed by OK Trucking and Huntington Alloy. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Burlington Greenlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Scott Mann and the Rev. James Mosser presiding. A visitation will be held at Reger Funeral Home from 10 until 11 a.m. Thursday. A procession will leave from the funeral home at 11 a.m. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the United States Marine Corps along with the Howard P. Hall VFW Post 1064 of Huntington. The Marine Corps League will provide an honor guard.
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EDNA MARIE CRAFT, 91, of Prichard, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 17. She was born June 12, 1918 in Shoals, W.Va., a daughter to the late James Major and Florence Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Craft; two brothers, Basil and Tom Ward; one sister, Bertha Ward, and a granddaughter Tessa Marie Edwards. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands; Karen Cherylene and Eddie Adkins of Kenova, and Valanie and David Edwards of Prichard. Edna also leaves behind her grandchildren; Kelli Edwards Webb and husband, Bryan, and Jeffrey Edwards, all of Prichard, and great-grandchildren, Katie Marie and Samuel Earl Webb, whom she loved very much. Additional survivors include her sisters, Eugie Walters of Indiana, Wanda Loraine Edwards of Kenova, and Doris Ekers of Prichard. Funeral Services for Mrs. Craft will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatten-Newman Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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BRENDA ANN STEPHENS, 57, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010, in St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born Aug. 27, 1952, a daughter of Alfred and Lillian Dillon. Additional survivors include her husband, Dallas E. Stephens of Wayne; two sons, Aaron Stephens and wife, Erica, and Jason Stephens; and one very special grandson, Jarred Stephens, and his mother, Kasie Hays West. Also surviving is one sister, Linda Cline and husband, Darrell; two brothers, Richard Dillon and wife, Tammy, and Mitchell Dillon and wife, Cathy; nieces, Dora Pratt and husband, Roy, and Valena Dillon; nephew, Jonah Dillon and wife, Brandi; very special family friends, Shawna Lively, JR and Earnestine Gilkerson, Erie Milam, Shauna McSweeney Adkins and a host of additional family, friends and neighbors, too numerous to mention. Brenda was a member of the True Gospel Apostolic Church, and employed at Wayne Elementary School. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Marty Coggins officiating. Burial will follow at the family homeplace on Wilson 's Creek. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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CHARLES THOMAS LUCAS, 91, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mays Cemetery, Lavalette, W.Va. He was born Nov. 23, 1918 in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late William Fletcher Lucas and Mary Jane Goodman Lucas. Charles was a retired foreman for Polan Industries and a member of Camp Creek Freewill Baptist Church. A daughter, Tammy Jo Lucas Tooley also preceded him in death, along with a grandson, Steve Lucas; five sisters, Willie Breeding, Nona Ward, Goldie Hackworth, Margaret Lucas and Faye Spurlock; three brothers, Gallie, Alva and Vernon Lucas. Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, Hazel Followay Lucas; a daughter, Janice Newman and husband, James of Ormond Beach, Fla.; Charles T. Lucas Jr. and wife, Karen of Lavalette, W.Va., and Gregory Allen Lucas of Lexington, Ky.; a brother, Willard O. Lucas and wife, Doris of Huntington, W.Va.; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.
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MARY FRANCES ESTELL, 81, of Huntington, W.Va., widow of James William "Bobby" Estell, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at her daughter's residence in Huntington. She was born Feb. 3, 1929, in Genoa, W.Va., a daughter of the late Cecil and Mandy Kelly Clark. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Darrell Leffingwell of Huntington, Valley and James Harrison, and Mary Ann and Leon Rowland, all of Florida; seven grandchildren, Darrell Leffingwell and his wife Linda, Dale Leffingwell and his wife Connie, and Danielle Messinger and her husband Shane, all of Huntington, James Harrison, Sonny Lee Harrison and his wife Candace, Stacy Smith and Donald Rowland, all of Florida; and 14 great grandchildren. There will be no services. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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JOYCE LEE FOLLOWAY, 74, of Huntington, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Roger Perry. Burial will follow at the Vaughan-Mills Cemetery, Wayne,WV. She was born May 2, 1936 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Steve and Letha Hutchinson Miller. She was a homemaker and member of the Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church. A son, Steve Followay and a daughter, Sally Ann Followay, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Donald Followay; five daughters, Debra Dingess and husband, Sam, Alpha Jackson and husband, Joe, all of Wayne, WV, Pam Berry of Genoa, WV, Lisa Jackson and husband, Russell of Proctorville, OH, and Letha Collins of Huntington, WV; six sons, Donald Followay, Jr. and Terry Allen Followay of Huntington, WV, Cam Followay and wife, Lesa, and Sherman Followay, all of Fort Gay, WV, Ronnie Followay of Genoa, WV, and Clinton Followay of Chesapeake, OH; two sisters, Ella Pack and husband, Jennings, and Sally Bradshaw and husband, Robert, all of Wayne, WV; 24 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until service time Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.
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LOIS ANNA CALDWELL, 69, of Huntington, wife of Lowell Caldwell, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Jan. 25, 1941 in Cabell County, a daughter to the late Cecil and Emogene Bates Sullivan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Bates. She is survived by three daughters, Debbie (Bob) Sabin of Proctorville, Ohio, Tina (Terry) Gallaher of Catlettsburg, Ky., and Peggy (Bruce) Mullins of Ironton, Ohio; one granddaughter, Stacy (Brent) Bullion of Fredericksburg, Va.; one grandson, Cory Wayne Mullins of Ironton, Ohio; and special friends, Pearly (deceased) and Ida Campbell. A private funeral service will be held with Pastor Forest Cummings officiating. Beard Mortuary is assisting the family. www.beardmortuary.com.
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JERRY B. DOTSON, 84, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. He was born September 24, 1925 in Argo, Ky. a son of the late Glenn W. and Louise Jackson Dotson. He was a WWII Navy veteran and a Barber and owned Dotson Barber Shop for 50 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Louisa. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Tom Akers and one sister, Jean Burns. Survivors include his loving wife of 66 1/2 years Archie Kirk Dotson of Louisa, Ky.; one daughter, Delores Henson of Louisa, Ky.; three sons, Jim Dotson of Louisa, Ky., Bill Fred Dotson of Franklin Furnace, Ohio and Richard Dotson of Fort Gay, W.Va.; four sisters, Ollie Nichols of McCarr, Ky., Charlene Dempsey of Perry MI., Thelma Johnson of Owosso, MI. and Ann Hatfield of Phelps, Ky.; 12 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren.
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REGINALD GREG ARTHUR, 39, of Huntington, WV, died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Jim Cavens. Burial followed at Community Memorial Gardens. He was born January 5, 1971 in Huntington, WV, a son of Billy Arthur of Louisa, KY and the late Verla White Arthur. Additional survivors include a sister, Sherry Wellman of Huntington, WV; two brothers, Billy Lee Arthur and Rodney Arthur, both of Fort Gay, WV.
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ANCIL GLEN DYER, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010, at the age of 85 years old. He was born Feb. 16, 1925, in Ranger, W.Va., a son of the late Dewey and Norma Webb Dyer of Ranger, W.Va. He graduated from Guyan Valley High School in 1942, served in the U.S. Navy as Gunner's Mate 3rd Class and retired from Bell Atlantic Communication after 36 years in 1984. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 313, Lions Club of West Huntington, Telephone Pioneers of America and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He is survived by loving wife of 56 years, Wavylee (Webb) Dyer; four brothers, Curtis Dyer (Bobbi) of Sebastian, Fla., Jerry Dyer (Vickie) of Huntington, W.Va., Ronnie Dyer (Tara) of Huntington, W.Va., and Danny Dyer (Lauri) of Milton, W.Va.; three sisters, Imogene Hatfield (Troy) of Huntington, W.Va., Betty Adkins of West Hamlin, W.Va., and Patty Davidson (Gary) of Pennsacola, Fla.; a brother-in-law, James Webb (Phyllis) of Mevondale, Mich.; cousins, Pauline Price of Ranger, W.Va., and Orville Dyer of San Jose, Calif.; a host of nieces and nephews and very special friends Randy Enochs (Barbara) of Milton, W.Va., Don Midkiff (Barbara) of Barboursville, W.Va., and Earl Waldron (Bea) of Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by Bill Blankenship followed by interment at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.
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DALLAS BRUCE BERRY, 31, of Huntington, WV, formerly of Wayne, WV, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 27, 2010 at I I:00 a.m. at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Elders James Parsley and Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at the Lycans Cemetery at Dunlow, WV. He was born June 1, 1978 at Louisa, KY, son of Dennis Bruce and Kathy Fortner Berry of Wayne, WV. He was a former manager for Sitel in Huntington, WV. He was the love of our lives. Friends may call Wednesday, May 26 from 6-9 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home.
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LEONARD MAYNARD, 85, of Dunlow, WV passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Emmanuel Ferguson. Burial will follow at the Troy Maynard Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. He was born April 10, 1925 in Dunlow, WV, a son of the late Mose and Sara Williamson Maynard. He was a coal miner, timberman, and construction worker. Leonard was a World War II veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Lonnie Maynard, Stolla Maynard and Don Maynard; three sisters, Neltha Williamson, Odessa Baker and Opal Oleson. Survivors include his daughter, Linda Sue Maynard of Columbus, OH; three sons, Lavon and wife, Delores, of McArthur, OH, Herbert L. Maynard of Virginia and Larry Leo Maynard of Columbus, OH; two sisters, Olena Marcum of Dunlow, WV and Onita Parsons and husband, Bob of Ft. Worth, Tx; one brother, Volla Maynard, of Wayne, WV, a number of grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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CAROLE ANN HODGE HECK, 73, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Heartland of Riverview in South Point, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at the Twentieth Street Baptist Church, of which she was a member, with the Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens in Huntington, W.Va. Carole was born Jan. 30, 1937 in Ft. Gay, W.Va., a daughter of the late Arnold and Blanche Wellman Hodge. Along with her husband, Carole was the owner of Heck's Dry Cleaners in Kenova. She loved Kenova and was a 1955 graduate of C-K High School, where she was a cheerleader. She also served as a past Assistant City Clerk and Carole was active in the River Cities Lions Club. She is survived by her beloved husband, Franklin D. Heck; her daughter and son-in-law, Christi B. and Greg Hay of Kenova; her two sons and daughter-in-laws, Timothy R. and Karol Heck of Huntington, and Shawn S. and Sheila R. Heck of Ashland, Ky.; two brothers and sister-in-laws, Joe and Margie Hodge of Newark, Ohio, and Larry and Brenda Hodge of Kenova; eight grandchildren, Adam and his wife, Sarah, Christopher, Aaron, Mary, Tyler, Caleb, Anne Heck and Ashlee Hay; and a host of friends who will miss her. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Mrs. Heck will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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RAY MCCLELLAN, 59, of Ranger, W.Va., left this world to be with his father and our Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at the V.A. Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Ray served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War from 1969 through 1971. He was an E5 Sgt. Of the 101st Airborne 1st of the 321st Artillery Company. He received the Bronze Star for his service. Ray left behind his wife, Lillian, of 12 years, of which his life was changed for the better. Ray is survived by his mother, Elise (Desch) McClellan, three sisters and one brother. He also left behind one son and one daughter. Ray had a special daughter, Charlotte (Vaughn Jr.) Lloyd of Branchland, W.Va. He had three grandsons, Eric, 11, Sammy, 9, and Charlie, 6 months. His grandsons meant the world to him and he would light up when they came around. The boys will always have a piece of their grandfather wherever they go. Ray also left behind two special nieces, Joanie Gallion of West Hamlin, and Robin Gallion Turley of Salt Rock, and a special friend and brother, John Brady. Special pallbearers include: Buck Gallion, Bill LaFord, Marty White, John Brady, Chris Frye and Steve Kline. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2010, at the Montana Baptist Church, Ranger, W.Va., with Ronnie Lambert and Earmin Midkiff officiating. The burial will follow in the Warrick Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va., where military graveside services will be conducted. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the church. McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, is in charge of arrangements.
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CLINTON LEE ROBERTSON of Kiahsville, W.Va., was born on Sept. 1, 1984, and passed way on May 24, 2010 at the age of 25 years, 8 months and 23 days old. He is the son of Charles and Drema Kirkendoll Robertson. He was a pipe fitter for Deem Construction in Indianapolis, Ind., an avid outdoorsman and loved riding four wheelers. Clinton is preceded in death by two brothers, Curtis Allen Robertson and infant brother, Cody Scott Robertson. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Kevin (Hannah) Robertson of Kiahsville, W.Va., and David (Leigh Ann) Robertson of Proctorville, Ohio; four sisters, Adeana (Mark) Elkins of S.C., Angela (Bill) Elliot of Proctorville, Ohio, Anita (Danny) Wright of Vancleave, Miss., and Alicia (Willie) Cole of Ocean Springs, Miss.; a special niece, Kaylee Rose; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2010, at Upper Ten Mile Baptist Church, Ranger, W.Va., with Pastor Mark Hatfield officiating. Interment will follow at Warrick Cemetery, Ten Mile Road, Ranger, W.Va. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va.
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DIANA MARIE "MISSY" HARMON PERRY, 37, of East Lynn, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 24, 2010, following a long illness. She was born December 28, 1972 in Huntington, W.Va. Diana was a faithful and dedicated member of the Nestlow United Baptist Church where she loved to sing and teach Sunday School. Preceding her in death was one sister, Donna Sue Harmon; paternal grandfather, Carl Harmon; maternal grandparents, Mary Brooks Workman and Willard Workman; aunt Violet Midkiff; and grandfather-in-law, Sampson Blankenship. She leaves behind her loving husband John Andrew Perry; her parents, Betty and Carl Harmon of Huntington; one sister, Theresa Jeffries and husband Bobby of Ceredo, W.Va.; one brother, Timothy Harmon and wife Amy of Huntington; and grandmother, Gypsie Harmon of Wayne. Also surviving are her parents-in-law, Andrew and Beverly Perry of East Lynn; one brother-in-law. Matthew Perry of Cattletsburg, Ky.; two sisters-in-law, Monica Perry of East Lynn, and Clara Carter and husband Keith of Huntington; uncle Oscar Harmon and wife Crickett of Wayne; special uncle Tex Workman of Ohio; special aunt Ruby Carter of Genoa, and aunts Linda Oldenburg and husband Dale of Calif., and Faye Staley of Prichard, W.Va.; and grandmother-in-law, Ella Blankenship of Wayne. She also leaves behind very special nieces and nephews, some of who called her "the Diva of East Lynn"; Betty Jo Higgins and husband Nick, Sarah "Beth" Hay and husband Anthony, Crystal Hall and fiancé Shawn Carter, Jessica Harmon, Aaron Jeffries and wife Kristen, Travis Kitts, Timmy "Little Brother" Harmon, Hayleigh LeAnn Higgins, Bryson Carter, Brian, Kayle, David, and J.T., special "nephew" Little Bobby; a host of friends and neighbors, and her beloved pets. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses at Cabell Huntington Hospital cancer unit and special nurse Becky Salvers with Cabell's Home Health for their care and support. Diana was a loving and kind person who considered everyone she met a friend. Through her hardest battle, she never failed to praise God for the many blessings in her life, never losing faith. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Nestlow United Baptist Church with Elder Jamie Clay, Elder Jody Thompson, and Brother Jerry Casteel officiating. Burial followed in the Watson Cemetery, Branchland.
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PAULINE "POLLY" WOODALL LAMBERT, 89, formerly of Ceredo, W.Va., after living in Miami, Fla., for 20 years, she returned to Huntington to be near her church. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, by the Rev. Jamie Gump. Burial will follow. She was born June 16, 1920 in Hamlin, W.Va. a daughter of the late Alonzo and Kate Mills Woodall. She was a retired Wayne County school teacher. She was a 1942 graduate of Marshall College, where she was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma Sorority. She was a member of the Madison Avenue Christian Church, where she was a member of the Christian Women's Fellowship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen I. Lambert, her son, Glen I. Lambert Jr., four brothers, Emery, Dennis, Wilson and Raymond Woodall, and two sisters, Ruth Thacker and Nell Wharton. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Anne Elizabeth and Bill Bradley of Kenova, W.Va.; two grandsons and a spouse, WT Bradley and his wife, Beth of Hurricane, W. Va., and Josh Bradley of Raleigh, N.C.; a great-grandson, Will Bradley of Hurricane, W.Va.; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. The procession to the cemetery will leave the funeral home at 11 a.m. Friday. (Died 5/25/2010)
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KATHRYN MILLER McDANIEL, 83, of Shoals, W.Va., passed away on May 26, 2010. She was born on the same Luther family farm (started in 1816) that she lived on all her life. Her great grandmother, Rebecca Stock Luther, attended Marshall Academy in the 1850's. Her grandmother, Anna Luther Copley, a school teacher, attended Marshall in the 1890's. Six generations of her family have attended Marshall University. She graduated from Huntington High School in 1944 and finished her Master's Degree at Marshall. She met her husband Don S. McDaniel Sr., a fellow chemistry major, when he stole a kiss doing lab work. They married in 1947. She is preceded in death by her father, John Hawes Miller Sr. and mother, Doris Thyra Copley Miller, brother, John Hawes Miller Jr., as well as her husband, Don S. McDaniel Sr. She is survived by her sons, Don Shelton McDaniel Jr. (Melanie) of Big Creek, and David Alan McDaniel (Janie) of Greensboro, N.C.; grandchildren, Anna R. Jeffcoat (Cody), Kate E. Candillo (Joe), Sara Jane Lilley (Scott), Scott D. McDaniel and Don S. McDaniel III (Aly); two great-grandchildren, Caleb Joel Jeffcoat and Joshua Andrew Jeffcoat; a sister, Mary Janice Willis (Bill) of Shoals; a sister-in-law, Maria Teresa Miller of Shoals; and several dear nieces and nephews and a host of close friends and family. Kathryn was a senior chemistry teacher at Huntington High School. She was in the Huntington Women's Club, president of YWCA, president of the Republican Women of Wayne County, president of the Wayne County Homemaker's Club, an officer of Kappa Delta Alpha, president of Colonial Lanes Sr. Bowling League, a member of the DAR and was involved in many other clubs, organizations and community projects. She helped found the Doris C. Miller Scholarship for the History Department at Marshall. Visitation from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 29, at Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary with the funeral at noon; burial in Shoals shall follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, 1101 Sixth Ave., Huntington, WV 25701, as well as the Doris C. Miller Scholarship Fund at Marshall University.
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EARL MELVIN BOWEN, 83, of Kenova, W.Va., died Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. A graveside service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Dock's Creek Cemetery with his nephew, Stanley Fink officiating. He was born Aug. 2, 1926 in Ceredo, W.Va., a son of the late James E. and Letha Walker Bowen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Stephen B. Bowen; one brother and one sister. He was retired from American Electric Power. Earl was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during WWII and he was a member of American Legion Post No. 93, Kenova, whose members will conduct military graveside rites. He had served the City of Kenova as both a former councilman and mayor. Earl is survived by his beloved wife, Katherine Musser Bowen; one daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Sue and Glen Ray McGlone of Houston, Texas; three grandsons, Christopher S. McGlone of Kenova, and Bryan M. and G. Nathan McGlone, both of Houston; several sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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ROBERT K. HOLLINGSWORTH, 70, of Huntington, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at the V.A. Medical Center in Huntington. He was born on May 13, 1940, a son of the late Ezra and Mable Hunt Hollingsworth. He is survived by one sister, Mary (Steven) Armstrong of Huntington; and one nephew, C.J. Geise of Huntington. Mr. Hollingsworth was a U.S. Army veteran and attended the 4th Avenue United Methodist Church in Huntington. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at the church with Pastors Jeff Arthur and Jarrald Lanham officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may call at the church one hour before the service. Beard Mortuary is assisting the family. www.beardmortuary.com.
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VELMA JEAN "JEANNIE" O'BRIEN of Creston, OH, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010 in Huntington, WV. She was born May 28, 1958 in Louisa, KY, a daughter of the late Luther and Aline Crabtree Fortner. Her husband, Alton "Chuck" O'Brien also preceded her in death, along with a daughter, April O'Brien. Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer O'Brien of Creston, OH; a sister, Kathy Berry and husband, Bruce of Wayne, WV; two brothers, Ricky Fortner of Okeechobee, FL and Glenn Fortner and wife, Mary of Wooster, OH; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held 7:00 pm Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Brush Creek United Baptist Church.
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JOSEPH EVERETT THOMPSON, 54, of Louisa, Ky., passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Joseph was born November 8, 1955 in Louisa to the late Walter and Ivory Bartram Thompson. He is survived by two daughters, Lorelei Crislip of Van Lear, Ky., and Angielic Marcum of Fort Gay; one son, Joshua Thompson of Van Lear; three sisters, Beulah Short, Helen Thompson and Carolyn Rodrigez; three grandchildren, Wyatt Ethan Spaulding, Seth Tyler Marcum and Ericia Page Marcum. There will be no visitation.
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LOUVENIA MAE BURNETTE WALKER, 100, of Louisa, Ky., passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 30, 2010, at the Young Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Chris Langstaff. Burial followed in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa. Louvenia was born in Fort Gay on October 5, 1909 to the late Virgil and Louella Frasher Burnette. She was a school teacher employed by the Lawrence and Wayne County Board of Education for 47 years. She is survived by one daughter, Myrtle Ann Walker of Plainfield, Indiana; two sons, James E. and Robert D. Walker both of Louisa, seven grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Charles F. Walker.
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ERNEST B. "BEN" BURRIS, 73, of Prichard, W.Va., died Thursday, May 27, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in the Henry Hatten Cemetery in Prichard. Ben was born May 1, 1937 in Wayne County, a son of the late Lindsey L. and Gladys Marie Hatten Burris. He retired from Tri-State Airport. He was a U.S. Army veteran and members of American Legion Post No. 93, Kenova, will conduct military graveside rites. Ben was a member of Shiloh Methodist Church. He is survived by his beloved wife, Phyllis Blake Burris; one daughter, Anna Ferguson; two sons, Jarrett Burris and Mark Burris, all of Prichard; three sisters, Virginia Bentz of Parkersburg, W.Va., Nellie Jordan of Ceredo and Dora Akers of Kenova; one brother, Jarrett L. Burris of Kenova; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Michelle Dean. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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Our mother had a slender, small body, but a large heart - a heart so large that everybody's joys found welcome in it, and hospitable accommodation.
MADELINE FRANCE, 59, of Huntington, died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at her home. Mrs. France was born Aug. 26, 1950 to the late James and Della (Pruitt) Daniels. Mrs. France is survived by her husband, Paul; sons, Eric Lee Burton and Steven Ray Burton; daughter, Brandy Burton; special stepdaughter, Amanda Kimbler; and granddaughter, Erica Burton. Additional survivors include sisters, Shirley Kipp, Mary Daniels and Arlene Rowe; brothers, William Hager, James Wolford and Alex "Pete" Daniels; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. France will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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VIRGIE BELLE SCOTT, 99, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called to her Heavenly home in the early morning hours on May 29, 2010 while a resident of Heartland of Riverview. Virgie was born in Lebanon, Va., on Jan. 7, 1911. She lived many years in Tazewell, Va., before moving to Huntington in 1951. Along with her Savior, she will be met with the loving arms of her parents, Arthur and Callie White, her husband, Henry Scott, and their precious son, "Billy," along with brothers, Howard, Tilton, Walker, Robert and sister, Audra. Left behind with wonderful memories are her daughters and their husbands, Geneva and Walter Evans of Kenova, and Libby Luther-Hall and Mark Hall of Ashland, Ky.; grandchildren, Larry Evans of Kenova, Jennifer Evans of Huntington; great grandson, Jarrod Evans of Kenova; step-grandchildren, Lisa Mollett and Tonya Reid (deceased) of Columbus, Ohio. Also a sister, Eileen, and brother-in-law, Treemon Owens, Waterloo, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews along with their families. Among those greeting her will be a host of people who called her their special friend. Her kindness and love for others will long be remembered by many. During her earthly stay she was a faithful member of Westmoreland Baptist Church where the love of her life was taking care of the babies. She was also a member of The Daughter's of America, Charity Rebekah Lodge No. 39 and the Westmoreland Quilt Blockers. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. A service celebrating her life will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, at the funeral home with the Rev. Rick Weber officiating. The burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova, W.Va. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the hard working people at Heartland for the hands on loving care they gave to our Mother. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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ROBERT ALLEN "DUCKY" BOWEN, 42, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Wilsondale, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his father, Sebert Bowen. Survivors include his mother, Lena Bowen of East Lynn, W. Va.; his wife Amanda Dingess Bowen of Huntington; six daughters, Isabella Hope Bowen, Kelly Dingess, Kristin Dingess, Linda Bowen, Carley Bowen, and Stephanie Bowen, all of Huntington; one son, Wesley Bowen, also of Huntington; five sisters. Rebecca Napier, Rachel Napier, both of Wayne, W.Va., Garnet Fortner and husband Keith of East Lynn, W.Va., Patty Adams of Wayne, and Patricia Watts of Mansville, Oh.; three brothers, Donald Bowen of East Lynn, Everett Bowen and wife Jenny of Genoa, W.Va., and Pat Bowen and wife Kelly of East Lynn; one sister-in-law, Ranae Mullett; one brother-in-law, Clifford Waller, both of Huntington; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be conducted at the New Hope Community Church of God in Genoa, W.Va. on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at l p.m. with Reverend Ken Allen and Brother Sammy Patrick officiating. Burial will follow at the Berry Cemetery, Genoa, W.Va. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 9p.m. at the church.Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bowen Family.
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LARCOME LEE "CHIP" MOUNTS - In the words of a wise young man, this world has been robbed of a bright shiny star by a brutally cruel disease and it rips our hearts out. He is joyously sitting by the side the God he revered and without a doubt is wanting us to be happy for him. Chip was not in lest, an ill-natured man, very much the opposite, a very intelligent, fair, kind, wise, repsectful and generous man but he did not suffer fools gladly. A quiet presence that truly spoke softly and carried a big stick. He was a rare man, for these times, a highly principled man of amazing integrity and strength of character. He was the purest essence of a gentleman and definition of the Marine Corps Values of Honor - Courage - Commitment and Semper Fi. He deeply loved God, his country, his family and the United States Military and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and Vietnam. Chip was a self made man of choice. After a difficult childhood, at best, Vietnam at 18 and a few poor choices, he graduated from the School of Hard Knocks with honors in becoming the quintessential man of his own choosing. He preferred to give credit for this to a few wonderful Aunts and Uncles as role models and the Marine Corps. He leaves behind a very large family and many friends that he adored and those who made the choice to truly be known to him feel better off for the opportunity to have his presence in their lives. Names are not necessary as they know who they are. In lieu of cards or flowers he would have been honored by paying him forward in the manner that he has. Give a hand to a veteran, look for a special child to cheer up or simply practice random anonymous acts of kindness. There will be a private moment at the national Cemetery on the USMC base in Quantico at date yet to be determined. (No dates given in this obit)

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