WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
June, 2010

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MARY ELLEN OSBORNE, 92, of Huntington, W.Va., died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at her residence with loved ones. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Tommy Jeffrey. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Mary was born Jan. 14, 1918, in Cabell County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Lena Nunley and Mansfield Bias. She retired from the Huntington Manufacturing Company and was a member of Dillon Chapel Church for many years until her illness prevented such. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Osborne; daughter, Anna Osborne; and one brother, Donald Bragg. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Bess Osborne of Barboursville, and David and Donna Osborne of Huntington; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and John Acampora of Jacksonville, Fla., and Martha and Billy Bryant of Huntington, W.Va.; sister, Dorothy Johnson; grandchildren, Terry Osborne, Lynn Osborne, David Zirkle, Jimmy Osborne, Penny Perdue, Jessica Osborne, Steve Osborne, Karen Midkiff, Carolyn Allen, Jack Turner, LeAnn Willis, Michael Acampora, Jeanne Davis, John Acampora and Mary Acampora; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren; a very special friend, Sue Greene. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709.
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SHIRLEY A. KIPP, 63, of South Point, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at her home. Mrs. Kipp was born Aug. 6, 1946, to the late James and Della (Pruitt) Daniels. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Kipp; son, Keith Kipp; and sister, Madeline France. Mrs. Kipp is survived by her sons, Jack Kipp, Charles Kipp and Richard Kipp; and daughter, Tina Kipp. Additional survivors include sister, Mary Daniels; brothers, William Hager, James Wolford and Alex "Pete" Daniels; and special friends, James Hart and Helen Keeney. Funeral Services for Mrs. Kipp will be conducted Friday, June 4, at 1 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be two hours before the service at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
AVIS HOPE COMPTON FOLEY, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010. She was born April 4, 1920 in Louisa, Ky. a daughter of the late David and Laura VanHorne Compton. She was a member of Louisa United Methodist Church and a Eastern Star member. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleat Foley; a daughter, Vickie Kline; and grandson C.T. Mitchell; five brothers, Jack Compton, Glen Compton, Nick Compton, Jay Compton and Craig Compton. Survivors include a son-in-law, John Kline of Cincinnati, great grandson Aidan Mitchell of Cincinnati; two brothers, David (Kathy) Compton, Ned (Aileen) Compton both of of Louisa; six sisters, Iris Freelander of Long Beach, California, Joy McComas of Cincinnati, Janis (Ray) Hayes of Batavia, Ohio, Edris Fern Short, Corlis Barnette and Maris Lucas all of Louisa; several nieces and nephews. Service for Avis will be at the Louisa United Methodist Church with visition 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. at Young Funeral Home and 2 p.m. service at Louisa United Methodist Church on Friday.
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GEORGIA LEE CLAY, 87 of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Bonnie S. Boyce. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Georgia was born June 11, 1922, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Delbert and Bertha Newton Perdue. She was a former employee of Sylvania and a retired employee of Owens Illinois Glass Company. She was a 1940 graduate of Vinson High School, a member of the "Busy Bees" of Owens Illinois, and was a Staunch union member of the AFLCIO. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Artie Pennington; and four brothers, Creed " Blue" Perdue, Frank Perdue, Rube Perdue and Bud Perdue. Also preceded in death by two dear friends, Clydie and Adeline McNeely. Those that survive her include her daughter, Billie Sue Wilks-Davis of Huntington; two granddaughters, Mariha Lea Wilks-Sing, Jade Elizabeth Wilks; and two great-granddaughters, Alyiandra Wilks-Sing and Yasmeen Wilks; in addition two sisters, Elizabeth "Jo" LeMaster and Thelma Dillon; as well as a host of nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Betty Powell and her late husband Jim; and a special nephew, Jim Perdue. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Georgia's sister, Elizabeth "Jo," for her help during Georgia's illness and her care for her other sister, Thelma. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home.
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MARY ANN MEADE, 59, of Huntington, WV, passed away Wednesday June 2, 2010 in St. Mary' s Medical Center. Mary was born May 7,1951 in Huntington, WV, daughter of the late Stella and Bob Holley and Charles McClellan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sister, Charlotte Blake; and brother, Roger McClellan. Mary is survived by seven daughters, Marcie, Becky (H.R.), Jenniffer, Tammy, Michelle (Walter), Tiffany (Johnny), and Hope (Brandon); two sons, Roscoe (Jessie) and Darrin (Janelle); 27 grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, Ronnie; four sisters, Lena, Ethel, Violet, and Tennessee; special loved ones, Mike Ed, Brenda, Beth C., Beth W., Stephanie, and many others. Funeral service will be conducted 11 A.M. Tuesday June 8, 2010 at Hall Funeral Home, Practorville, Ohio. Burial will follow in Union Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. Monday June 7, 2010 at Hall Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/ hall
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STEVEN WATTS, 48, of Shelby, N.C., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., died at his home June 2, 2010. He was born March 14, 1962 in Huntington, a son of the late Sesco and Juanita Watts. His brothers, John, Paul, and Randy Watts also preceded him in death. He leaves behind his son, Roman Watts and wife Kerry of Prichard, W.Va.; two daughters, Cayla Watts, and Melissa Miller and husband Brad, all of Branchland, W.Va.; and six grandchildren, Shane Ison, Julia Ison, Jake Ison, all of Branchland, Chevy Watts, Carolyn Paige Watts, both of Prichard, and Devin Watts of Branchland. Also surviving is his loving ex-wife and best friend, Libby Sue Napier Nicely and her husband Howard of Branchland, and a host of additional friends and family. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Jones Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Watts family.
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VIRGINIA BELLE HARRIS BAKER, 88, of Fort Gay passed away on June 3, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Will Harris Cook and Lila Mae Thompson and one brother and sister, Chester A Cook and Imogene Brower. She is survived by one son, Sebort Harris. Funeral services were Sunday at 2 p.m. at Youngs Funeral Home Chapel.
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CAROL JOANN FRY, 65, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 3, 2010. Born April 15, 1945, in Wayne County, she was a member of the Baptist Church, and owner and operator of the Mane Event Beauty Salon in Lavalette, W.Va., where she touched many lives. Her father, Chester Maynard Sr., preceded her in death, along with one brother, Chester Maynard, Jr. She leaves behind her mother, Frankie Kirk Maynard of Lavalette; one sister, Sharon Gentry and husband, Howard of Huntington; one son, Lucian Fry of Chesapeake, Ohio; one granddaughter, Meghann Fry of Charlotte, N.C.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Johnson Queen and Brother Tony Clay officiating. Burial will follow in the Jerry Williamson Cemetery, Wilsondale. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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BOBBY WEBB, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2010. Born on Feb. 20, 1934, to the late Johnny and Nellie Watts Webb, he was a retired coal miner and an avid farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Webb; and two infant sons. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Ethel Canaday Webb; a son, Randall Mac Webb and wife Teresa; a daughter, Debra Cade and husband Jeff, all of Wayne; six sisters, Mary (Carl) Ratcliff and Opal (Franklin) Edwards from Garland, Texas, Judy Willis and Ernestine Tabor of Big Clifty, Ky.; Cora Lee (Edward) Gaither of Harmony, N.C., and Erma (Charlie Jr.) Mathis, of Wayne, W.Va.; and one twin brother, Billy Webb (Betty) of Genoa, W.Va.; three granddaughters, Kala (Greg) Michels and Traci (Josh) Phillips of Wayne, W.Va., and Amy (Brent) Roberts of Milton, W.Va.; three great-granddaughters, Anna Reece and Halle Mac Phillips, and Riley Jane Michels. "Papaw's Babies" brought him laughter and great joy. He also leaves behind a host of family and friends. Special thanks to St. Mary's Medical Center CVICU nurses, Julie, Chad and Jennifer. Neighbors and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be nephew, Roger Webb. Funeral services will be conducted at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at 3 p.m. Burial will follow at the Webb Family Cemetery, Genoa, W.Va. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010, after 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Webb family.
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MARY ETHEL BILLUPS was born in Ashland, Kentucky on May 9, 1910 to George W. and Virginia Moore Pennington. She departed this life on June 3, 2010 at the age of 100 years and 25 days. Mary was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Louisa. She was a buyer and sales clerk for the Bargain Store of Louisa. Later she was an active member of the First Baptist of Pryor Oklahoma. Mary enjoyed the outdoors and God's creation. She took great pleasure in planting and caring for yard and house flowers. She always had a summer garden which she planted and caring for yard and house flowers. She always had a summer garden which she planted, picked and cooked fresh vegetables. She loved to sing in the choir, fuss over her yard and plant and reading was a pleasure. Mary is survived by her daughters, Rita Burchett and husband Ray And Sharon Sexton of Pryor Oklahoma. Her grand-children are Teresa Allard and husband (Will) of Bothwell, Gene Wilson and wife (Kathy) of Lexington S.C. Clarence Edwin Sexton Jr. and wife (Joy) of Yuma Az., Denise St. John and husband (Matt) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Charles Sexton and wife (Holly) of Prior, Oklahoma. She had 14 great-grand-children and one great-great-grandchild. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Thomas Billups, her parents, four sisters and one brother.
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MILDRED FAYE MOON, 86, of South Point, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 5, 2010, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Keith Johnson. Burial will follow at Pres Friley Cemetery. She was born Jan. 17, 1924, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of William Spence and Cynthia Caldwell Spence. Mildred was a homemaker and member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Her husband, Minuard Edison Moon, also preceded her in death, along with five sisters, Hazel Spence, Gladys Spence, Bessie Billay, Rose Napier and Mae Haynes; four brothers, Frank, Robert, Roy and Howard Spence. Survivors include four daughters, Alice Emond of Strongsville, Ohio, Margaret Ross and husband, Robert of South Point, Ohio, Pauline Balinski of Desert Hot Springs, Calif., Roberta Hillman and husband, Dean of Acworth, Ga.; three sons, Ronald Moon and wife, Joann of Lodi, Ohio, Lowell Howard Moon and wife, Von of South Point, Ohio, Dallas Moon and wife, Paulette of Kenova, W.Va.; a loving sister, Lou New and husband, Curtis of Huntington, W.Va.; 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; a special sister-in-law, Sylvia Moon; a special brother-in-law, Hubert Webb; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. Special thanks to Hospice of Huntington for caring for our mother.
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ROBERT MICHAEL TAYLOR, 64-years-old, of Marrow, Ga., was born Jan. 6, 1946, and died June 5, 2010 of heart failure. He attended Huntington High and Ceredo-Kenova High and graduated from Marshall University. Mike retired from the U.S. Army as a Major, after serving one tour of duty in Korea and two tours in Vietnam, then retired from the state of Georgia. Mike is survived by his wife, Jolene Morrison Taylor of Milton, W.Va.; his two children, son Lt. Colonel Robert M. Taylor II and his wife Katherine and their children Mikita and Roberta of Germany; and daughter Christinia of North Carolina; his mother, Alma C. Taylor, 87, formerly of Huntington, Ceredo-Kenova, now living in Tallahassee, Fla.; his older brother Rex W. Taylor of Tallahassee, Fla.; his sister, Sara "Sally" Wilsher of Antioch, Ga., and several nieces and nephews. Mike loved both golf and tennis. He had the honor of playing tennis with Dick Griffith of Kenova. Mike was a tennis champ in his age group in Georgia. There was a private service in Marrow, Ga. In memory of Mike, donations may be made to the Dick Griffith Endowed Scholarship, c/o The Huntington Tennis Association, P.O. Box 392, Huntington, WV 25708. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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RUTH M. MARCUM was born January 5, 1919, in Prichard, West Virginia, to Oscar B. and Ealon Octavia Alley Miller. She died Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Collinsville, Oklahoma, at the age of 91 years. She was reared and educated in West Virginia and a graduate of Buffalo High School. She continued her education attending the West Virginia Memorial School of Nursing in Huntington, West Virginia, where she earned her degree as a register nurse. She was married June 28, 1946, at Pomeroy, Ohio, to Noah Marcum. She spent most of her working life in the medical field as a registered nurse. They have made their home in Collinsville since 1967. Ruth was a faithful member of the Collinsville Christian Church. She was a lifetime member of the Hospital Auxiliary, American Nurses Association, the Collinsville Higtorical Society, Daughter's of the American Revolution, the Eastern Star, and the Tulsa Song Writers Association. She enjoyed a variety of pastimes, especially writing songs and playing the guitar. Loving family members include: Her husband of over 63 years, Noah, of the home. Son and daughter- in-law Reuben and Linda Marcum, of Tulsa. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ralph Miller. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at the Collinsville Christian Church with Chaplain Joe Anglin officiating. Serving as casket bearers will be Ron Mixer, Larry Cloyd, Shon Beuhler, Marty Cloyd, Jeremy Rosenquist, and Josh Buehler. Committal services and interment will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com
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LAURA J. KINCAID, 48, of Huntington, W.Va., died Sunday, June 6, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born February 25, 1962, to the late William Bradley Kincaid, and Lois Jean Saunders Kincaid who survives. Also surviving is her brother William Bradley Kincaid II. Ms. Kincaid was a graduate of the Smith School of Beauty, Huntington Junior College with a degree in Marketing and from Marshall University with two Bachelor's degrees, one in Business Administration and one in Marketing Management. Graveside services will be conducted at Crescent Hill Cemetery, 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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HAZEL ANNICE BUNN, 94 of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010, at Cross Roads United Methodist Church, Huntington, with Rev. David Cartwright and Rev. Bill DeMoss officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born April 15, 1916 in Cabell County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Carl S. and Lula Crook Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin W. Bunn, in 1981. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Singer and Mary Virginia Blankenship; two brothers, Mitch and Bill Blankenship. She is survived by three daughters, Donna Bunn (Don) DeBord of Huntington, Karen Bunn (Robert) Williams of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Carla Bunn of Huntington; one son, Gregory K. (Brenda) Bunn of Huntington; two sisters, Mildred Asbury of Barboursville and JoAnn Booth of South Point, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, Elizabeth Carter of Lawrenceville, Ga., Theresa Hickman of Spencer, W.Va., Dr. Joseph DeBord of Davidson, N.C., David DeBord of Aurora, Ohio, Scott Williams of Westchester, Ohio, Col. Mark Williams of Springboro, Ohio, Todd Williams of Louisville, Ky., Brandon Bunn of Huntington, Whitney Stead of Barboursville, Michael Bunn of Huntington; 20 great-grandchildren and was preceded in death by one great-grandchild, Michael DeBord. She is also survived by four great- great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a member Cross Roads United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, and after 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cross Roads United Methodist Church. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.hensonmortuary.com.
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JUDY LYNN TARKINGTON, 46, of Prichard passed away on June 6, 2010. She is survived by her parents Fred Jackson and Beatrice Caudill Jackson of Fort Gay; her husband Murrel Andrew Dean of Prichard; three daughters, Cecily Danille Dead of Prichard, Serenitee Nichole Tarkington of Prichard and Adrianna Jade Tarkington of Prichard; two sons, Jonathan Anthony Dean of Prichard and Justin David Dean of Prichard; one sister Sussie Warrix of Kenova; two brothers, Fred Jackson Jr. of Fort Gay and Bill Morehead of Louisa, in addition to one grandchild. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, June 10 at 2 p.m. at Tabors Creek Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Denny Brown officiating. Burial will follow at the Jackson Family Cemetery in Fort Gay. Visitation is 3 - 9 p.m. Wednesday with family at 2 p.m. at Young Funeral Home.
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BARBARA SANSOM, 81, of Boca Raton, Florida, formerly of Wayne County, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 in the Boca Raton Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Rev. Paul Finley. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. She was born June 23, 1928 at Webb, WV, a daughter of the late Chriss and Vada Brumfield Dillon. Also preceding her in death were three brothers, William, Roy and Fred Dillon, and five sisters, Ruby Vinson, Nina Arambasick, Mary Price, Freda Blevins and Adelene Dillon. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Greer and a son, David Sansom, both of Boca Raton, FL; grandchildren, Shawn and Ryan Sansom, Laura Taylor and Mike Greer; and five great-granddaughters; her step-mother, Pauline Dillon of Prichard, WV; brothers, Chris (Belva) Dillon, Jr., of Lorain, OH, Charles (Patti) Dillon, and Gary (Ruth) Dillon, all of Prichard, WV; sisters, Yvonne (Pat) Luther of South Point, OH, Liz (Elmer) Dillon of Columbus, OH, June Bowen of Huntington, WV, Dixie (Billy ,Ray) Marcum and Regenia (Tom) Stamper, all of Prichard, WV, and Shirlene (Tom) Hardwick of Fort Gay, WV. Friends may call from noon until service time Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.
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RUTH JAYNE HATTEN, 77, loving wife, devoted mother and nana, went to be with her Lord on June 7, 2010 at St Mary's Medical Center. She was born in Catlettsburg, Ky., on September 6, 1932, but moved to Kenova, W.Va., 57 years ago, when she married Lory B. Hatten. Ruth was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and American Baptist Women, a volunteer at the Veterans Administration Hospital for 30 years, and was active member of the Buffalo Homemakers. She was also a member of the Eastern Star for many years, achieving the honorable position of Grand Worthy Matron. She was preceded in death by her parents, George B. and Mabel Butler Hayes of Catlettsburg, Ky.; two sisters, Mary Louise Harvey and Betty White; one newborn son, Sammy; and granddaughter, Carly Jayne Ensley. She is survived by her husband, Lory B. Hatten of Kenova; three daughters and their families: Cindy Ensley of Greensboro, N.C., and her daughter Maggie; Tammy Meadows of Huntington, W.Va., and her son Dustin; Christy Adkins Sessions of Greenville, S.C.; sister Donna Fay Willis; two brothers, George and Chuck Hayes. Visitation will be held at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home on Panola Street in Catlettsburg, Ky., from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening. The funeral service will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church at noon Wednesday, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial follows at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Docks Creek Cemetery c/o John Ferguson, 2122 Route 75, Kenova, WV 25530.
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DAVID VINCENT JOHNSON, 63, of Huntington, W.Va., died June 7, 2010, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services 11 a.m. Thursday, Beard Mortuary, Huntington. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. www.beardmortuary.com.
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ED SMOLENSKI, born October 21, 1940, lost his long battle with cancer June 7, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Ed was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Smolenski. He leaves behind his family including, Sue Stephens, his life partner of 35 years; his mother and father, Maxine and Randy Jordan of Huntington; one sister, Jan Hensley of Huntington; sons Tim of Louisville, Ky and Scott and his wife Jennifer Smolenski, of Loveland, Ohio, and his extended family, Missy and Todd Booton of Lavalette, W.Va.; his grandchildren, Heather, Rachel, Timmy, Malia, Caden, Emmet, Loden, Shraya, Adria, Adah, Niyah, Kiera, Degan, Brody and Jayln Smolenski along with Heath and Canaan Booton, and also a great-grandson, Aiden Smolenski; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and very dear friends. Ed retired from Columbia Gas Transmission after 30 years, and has enjoyed many years of youth sports as a faithful supporter and fan. The family would like to extend a thank you to Dr. Dev Rellan and his entire staff for their many years of great, caring service. Thanks also to Sally, Roz, Joellen and Tish, CVS Pharmacy personnel in Ceredo and Hospice of Huntington, his faithful nurse Mary Foster and social worker Melissa Lester, along with the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova the funeral procession will leave from the funeral home at 10:40 a.m. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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WILLIAM F. "BILL" LINCOLN, 83, of Huntington, W.Va., husband of Sandra Robinson Lincoln, passed away Tuesday June 8, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Locust Grove Baptist Church, 2888 Rt. 75, Kenova, W.Va., by Pastor Randall Robertson. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Bill's grandsons will act as pallbearers. He was born August 11, 1926 in Huntington, a son of the late William Francis and Myrtle Holliday Lincoln. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, Howard P. Hall VFW Post 1064 of Huntington and the DAV. He attended schools in Ohio and Huntington, Huntington Business College, Marshall University, University of Southern California, Mt. San Antionio College, Walnut, Calif., and the Radio and Television Arts Academy, Los Angeles, Calif. Bill was the owner of Lincoln-Fetty Insurance Agency and spent 35 years as an insurance agent in the Tri-State area, and 30 years as a tax consultant and preparer. He was a Past President of Huntington Life Underwriters Association, Sigma Phi Epsilon, a charter member of the Ceredo-Kenova River Cities Lions Club and WV Beekeepers Association. Bill was a lifelong member of First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, Calif., and had many years of association and attendance at Locust Grove Baptist Church in Kenova. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters Louis, Myrtle, Marie, Charles, James, Elizabeth and Tug. Additional survivors include daughters and sons-in-law Deborah S. and Tony Horn of Paris, Ky., Mary Anne and Greg Endeman of Williams, Calif., Elizabeth and Rob Vickers of Kenova and Wendy Lincoln of Huntington; a son and daughter-in-law Randy and Brenda Lincoln of Kenova; step-children and their spouses Denise and Ron Kilgore of Wayne, W.Va., Gary and Brenda Black and Billy Black, all of Huntington; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and a host of friends and family. American Legion Post 93 of Kenova will conduct graveside military rites. Contributions may be made to the Ceredo-Kenova River Cities Lions Club, c/o Virginia Beloat, 1201 Stella Dr. Apt B-2, Ashland, KY 41102 or Gideon's International, P.O. Box 11, Lavalette, WV 25535. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Locust Grove Baptist Church, 2888 Rt. 75, Kenova, WV 25530. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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PAUL RAY THOMPSON, 46, of Fort Gay, W.Va., husband of Amy Beth Spence Thompson, died June 9, 2010, in Catlettsburg, Ky. He was a security guard for Securitas. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, Oak Grove Church, Fort Gay, W.Va.; burial at Thompson Cemetery, Spruce Branch, W.Va. Visitation after 2 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.
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CLYDE EDWARD MOORE, 78, passed away Wednesday June 9, 2010. He had been suffering from Parkinson's Disease. Born in Kenova, West Virginia on July 28, 1931, the first son of Fred Thornton Moore and Helen Rae Dickerson. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and a survivor of the Air Battle of Namsi, in 1951. He is survived by his son Edward Alberti Moore, and Daughters Susan Ellen Peterson, Helen Ann Zeughauser, and Linda Jean Pietzsch; 2 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, and 2 great-grandsons. A private burial is scheduled for June 23, 2010 at Pacific View Memorial Park in Newport Beach, CA.
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FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT CLINE, JR., "PUCKETT", 51, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away at home on June 9, 2010. He was born on October 30, 1958, in Pineville, W.Va., the son of the late Franklin Delano Roosevelt Cline, Sr. and Sylvia Jane Toler Cline. Survivors include seven sisters, Mary Belle (Randall) Kenneda of East Lynn, W.Va., Deedra McMillion and husband Barry who was also a special friend that helped to take care of him, Frances (James) Burns of East Lynn, Selina Baker of East Lynn, Darlena (Vincent) Bishop of Simon, W.Va., Delores (Robert) Kennedy of East Lynn and Heather Moore of Richmond, V.A.; one brother, Samuel (Phyllis) Cline of Branchland, W.Va.; sixteen nieces and nephews and thirteen great nieces and nephews; and a host of friends, family and neighbors too numerous to mention. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Karen Mays with the WCCSO for her loving care. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Vaughn Mills Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Funeral Home.
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MILDRED SMITH, 75, of Kenova, W.Va., died Thursday, June 10, 2010, at Wayne Continuous Care in Wayne, W.Va. She was born September 8, 1934, in Kenova, a daughter of the late Charlie and Leta Wood Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathryn Smith and Mary Adkins and one brother, William L. Smith. Mildred was a member of Bethlehem United Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by three sisters, Betty Ruth Williamson, Jo Ann Langdon and Patricia Kay Hannon, all of Kenova; two nieces and one nephew. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. with Elder Richard Napier officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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FRANK JAMES BRADSHAW JR., also known as "Sankie" or "Frank out Wayne," 34, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born on December 10, 1975 in Huntington, W.Va. Survivors include his parents, Frank Bradshaw Sr. of Wayne, W.Va., and Nancy and Roger Bryan of Wayne; one son, Jesse James Bradshaw; three aunts Bonnie Sue (Glenn) Leap, Mary Frances Egas and Gussie Davis, all of Wayne and one uncle Darrell (D.J.) Adkins of Huntington and a host of beloved cousins, friends and neighbors too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, June 13, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Darrell Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Bowen Cemetery, in Beech Fork. Friends may call at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the funeral home.
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ARLIE CLARK, 79, of Wayne, W.Va., formerly of Kiahsville, W.Va., passed away Friday, June 11, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Elders Roger Maynard and Johnson Queen. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. He was born January 24, 1931, at Kiahsville, a son of the late Lucian and Katie Maynard Clark. He was a retired steel grinder for Sifco in Cleveland, Ohio, with 41 years of service, and was an avid gardener. Four sisters, Rinda (Henry) Adkins, Cora (Kelly) Mills, Vick (Denvil) Caldwell and Ethel (Everett) Maynard, and two brothers, Allen (Diana) Clark and infant Millard Clark, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Doralene Maynard Clark; a daughter, Sherylene Pyles and husband Ricky, a son, Douglas Clark, and a brother, Jerome Clark and wife Alma, all of Wayne; four grandchildren, Rebekah Michelle Miller of Arlington, Va., Adam Michael Pyles, Zachary Scott Clark, Benjamin Douglas Clark, all of Wayne; a great-granddaughter, Danicka Blair Miller. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.
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RUTH ELIZABETH POWERS, 87, of Lavalette, W.Va., died Sunday, June 13, 2010, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, by Rev. Greg Edens. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Ruth was born April 14, 1923, in Lavalette, a daughter of the late Floyd and Ida O'Dell Mullens. She was a member of the Florence Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by son James Arnold Powers, sister Veloria Plummer, and brothers Howard and Jim Mullens. Survivors include her husband Harvey Powers; daughter Judith Ann Ritchie and husband Ed of Jacksonville, Fla.; sons Dr. Harvey Benton Powers and wife Beverly of Denver, Colo., and Sam Powers and wife Amy McGinnis of Churchville, Md.; sister Gladys Plummer of Headland, Ala.; brother Sam Mullens of Huntington; seven grandchildren, Julie Mount of Kitts Hill, Ohio, Jim Hale of Proctorville, Jessica and Courtney Lance and Hannah Powers all of Denver, Sean and Zachary Powers both of Churchville, Md.; great-grandson Justin Mount of Kitts Hill; and aunt Opal Fisher of Lavalette. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Florence Memorial United Methodist Church. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. until service time Thursday, June 17, 2010. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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DIANA G. BOWEN, 67, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2010, in King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Ky. She was the widow of Jack Bowen, who died in 2007, and she had been a homemaker. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Chaney W. Davis and Betty K. McCoy Sloan, and a brother, Clifford Spreacker. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010, by Pastor Gary Robertson at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Ceredo, W.Va. Diana was the precious mother of five daughters, Erana Mayse (Michael), Tonya Chapman, Vicki McQuaid, Kimberly Henderson (Steve), all of Kenova, W.Va., and Kathy Frasher (David) of Fort Gay, W.Va. She also leaves siblings Sharon Caldwell of Huntington, W.Va., Sheila Workman of Ashland, Ky., and Billy P. Spreacker of Huntington, W.Va.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until service time Wednesday. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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BEULAH MAE HUTCHINSON, 78, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2010, after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer's disease. Private funeral service will be conducted at a later date. Beulah was born on August 3, 1931, in Amherstdale, W.Va., the daughter of the late Roy Stevens and Madge Mullins Hutchinson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her best friend Wilford Hutchinson; two brothers, one sister and two sisters-in-law. She is survived by her two sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and Jan Hutchinson of Chipley, Fla., and Rodger Hutchinson of Huntington, W.Va.; two daughters and son-in-law, Debbie and Bob Overby, with whom she made her home, and Pamela Curry of Huntington; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald Belcher, Robert and Chris Hutchinson and Glen and Judy Hutchinson; two special sisters-in-law, Barbara Stevens and Lou Hutchinson; several nieces and nephews and a best friend, Ernestine Baugh. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank the entire staff at Madison Park. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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BILLY JOE CROCKETT, 48, of Wayne, WV, died Sunday, June 13, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Rudy Crockett. Burial will follow at Crockett Cemetery. He was born January 17, 1962 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Andrew and Mary Stephens Crockett. A sister, Geneva Flo Adkins also preceded him in death, along with two brothers, Roger Estep and Henry Crockett. Survivors include seven sisters, Betty Merritt and husband, Anthony of East Lynn, WV, Darlene Stephenson of Wayne, WV, Fannie Hodges and husband Bill of San Antonio, TX, Victoria Queen of Interlachen, FL, Lina Mae Estep of Arkansas, Margaret Rakes and husband Harold of Huntington, WV, Ella Hensley of Wayne, WV; six brothers, Jesse Crockett of Wayne, WV, James Crockett and wife Tammy of Summersville, WV, Davy Crockett and wife Diane of Interlachen, FL, Andrew Crockett and wife Pam of Hawthorne, FL, Danny Estep of East Lynn, WV, Jack Estep and wife Erma of Barboursville, WV; two boys whom he loved as his own, Charlie Gilmore and Bud Gilmore; two special friends, A.G. Queen and Charlie Frazier. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 pm Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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JIMMY LEE DIXON, 68, of Jackson, OH, died June 14, 2010 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born November 1, 1941 in Kenova, WV, a son of the late Glenn and Valerie Baker Dixon. He worked for the C & 0 Railroad as a Lineman. Jimmy was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Joshua Glenn Dixon and seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Dixon Hall of Hitchins, KY; one son, Jamey Dixon of Athens, OH; one granddaughter, Bailey Burton of Huntington, WV; his fiancée, Michelle Chapman of Jackson, OH; two sisters, Ramona June Hertzberg of New York and Sue Holland of Kenova, WV; one brother, Gene Dixon of Kenova, WV and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. The memorial service, with Rev. Rob Jones officiating, will begin at 2.
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RHODA MAE NAPIER, 68, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Elder Tommy Damron. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. Born December 29, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Sherman and Madge Trogdon Lewis. Also preceding her in death were four sisters, Verda Lee Watts, Eileen Rice, Marie Stapleton and JoAnn Dean; three brothers, Bobby, Edgar Wendell and Sherman Lewis Jr. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Jacob Ronald Napier; one son, Adam Lee Napier and wife Lora of Wayne; one brother, Jimmy Lewis of Wayne; special friend, Jean Crouse and family. Friends may call Friday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home.
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PAUL JAMES KELLER, 64, of Genoa, WV, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Friday, June 18, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV by Brother Tom Kitts. He was born October 10, 1945 in Hinton, WV. Paul previously worked in receiving at the Social Security Office. Survivors include his caregiver for more than 30 years, Charlene Jackson of Genoa, WV, and her family, Beverly Wilson of Genoa, WV, Mickey Joe Thompson of Genoa, WV, David Thompson of Tennessee, James West Thompson, Rudolph Thompson and Danny Thompson, all of Genoa, WV; and all of his friends at the Bison Center, WCADDP and WCCSO. Friends may call prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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VIRGINIA RAY DAVIS, 90, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va. by Rev. Carol McKay. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Born May 28, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Lennie Irby Ray. Also preceding her in death are her husband, Joseph M. "Joe" Davis, son, Joe Ray Davis, and daughter, Nancy Jo Davis. Virginia was a former self employed merchant, a member of the Lavalette United Methodist Church, and a member of the Lavalette Woman's Club. Survivors include one daughter, Susan Queen and husband Kenneth of Lavalette; two grandsons, Kenneth Joe "Kent" Queen and wife Terri Lynn, Mark Allan Queen and wife Amanda, all of Lavalette; great-grandson Kenneth Tyler Queen; great-granddaughter Madison Kate Queen; sister-in-law Charlene Davis Malcolm of Lavalette; niece Carla Malcolm Ransbottom of Lavalette; special caregivers Clorice Nicely and Brenda Conley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home. Those who wish, may send memorial contributions to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709.
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VICKIE LYNN KANE, 57, of Huntington, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Bill Holley. Entombment will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park. Vickie was born on January 1, 1953, in Huntington, the daughter of the late John H. and Billie Jean Skeens Watts. Vickie was a retired RN from St. Mary's, where she was a graduate of the St. Mary's School of Nursing and Marshall University and graduated from Huntington High School. She was a member of Grace Gospel Church and a member of the Marcum Chapter #61 Order of the Eastern Star of Ceredo. She is survived by her husband Greg Kane; one son and daughter-in-law Jim and Cheryl Kane of Salt Rock, W.Va.; one daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Gil Lawrence of Huntington, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Courtney and Olivia Lawrence and Alex and Andrew Kane; one brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Linda Watts of St. Charles, Missouri; two nieces, Billie Breen and Christy Pusczek; and two lifelong friends, Becky Hubert of Tampa Fla., and Margaret Wright of Huntington. Friends may call from 1 p.m. service time on Sunday at the Reger Funeral Home.
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IRA ED VINCELL, 89, of Ranger, W.Va., went to be with the Lord at 11:23 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010, at Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Audley Wiley, Brother Noah Robertson, Brother Jerry Watts. Burial will follow at Matney Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.Va. He was born November 28, 1920, in Middleburg, Ohio, a son of Charles Edward and Birtie Hapney Vincell. Ira gave his life to God on March 2, 1963, and has faithfully served Him as a member of Ranger United Baptist Church. He was a retired coal miner of Amherst Coal Company and was a member of the Local #5850 of Logan, W.Va. Ira loved his family, church and fishing. His wife, Mae Matney Vincell also preceded him in death, along with two great-grandsons, Terry Lee Mosley and Matthew Eldredge. Survivors include nine children, Catherine Blankenship of Wayne, W.Va., Joann Smith of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Leon Vincell and Linda Grimmette of Fort Gay, W.Va., Hazel Mosley and husband Willard of Robinette, W.Va., Jimmy Vincell and Clarise Peterson of Thomasville, N.C., Roy Vincell and wife Deanna of Chapmanville, W.Va., Goldie Wiley and husband Owen of Ranger, W.Va., Leonard Vincell of Thomasville, N.C.; 53 grandchildren, 81 great grandchildren, 5 great- great-grandchildren; his dear friends, Audley and Merlene Wiley; a God-sent friend Butch Browning; a loving friend and brother in Christ, Ronald Lester, and a host of other friends and loved ones. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. with a church service following at the Ranger United Baptist Church.
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BONNIE LOU WELLS RIDDLE, 67, of Ceredo, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born August 16, 1942, to the late Charles and Juanita Wells. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Riddle; and her brother, Jack Wells Sr. Survivors include three daughters, Sherry Riddle Boling of Westmoreland, Tonya and Kevin Zimmerman of Huntington, and Wendy and Trent Griffith of Claremont, N.C.; five grandsons, Aaron, Ethan, Payton, Austin and Evan. Additional survivors include one brother, Charles "Pat" Wells of Ceredo; a special aunt, Louise "Sissy" Peyton of Ceredo; and her extended family throughout West Virginia and Michigan. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Monday, June 21, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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There are no services scheduled at this time for JOHNNY RICHARD LOVEJOY 42, formerly of Prichard, West Virginia who passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010 in Roswell, New Mexico. Johnny was cremated according to his wishes. Johnny was born August 5, 1967 in Huntington, West Virginia. Preceding him in death is his adoptive parents Laura and Claude Meadows. He is also survived by his brothers, Michael Lovejoy of Roswell, Clay Lovejoy of Biloxi, Mississippi, Norman Helmstetler of Texarkana, Texas, and Allen Helmstetler of Huntington, West Virginia; sisters, Linda Holley of Prichard, West Virginia and Travina Hernandez of Roswell. His parents Travis and Delores Helmstetler survive him in Roswell. Johnny worked as a master mechanic in Roswell. All arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory.
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GERALD EUGENE KLEIN, 60, of Lavalette W.Va. passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Huntington on Sunday, June 20, 2010. He was a disabled veteran having served in the Army. He was a member of the VFW and DAV of Ceredo-Kenova. Mr. Klein was born in Barberton, Ohio, the son of the late Ira Allen Klein and Matilda Mae Hamilton Klein who survives in Illinois. Also surviving is his daughter, Christina (Robert) Rossi of Lavalette; Siblings, June Fritzsche of Illinois, Wayne Klein of Florida and Donald Klein of Texas; two grandchildren, Nathan Ferguson and Shannon Rossi; one great-grandchild Madison Rossi. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:00pm at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed at www. ceredo-kenovafuneralhome. com.
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SARAH "ELLEN" ROBERTSON DINGESS, 87 of Fort Gay, WV, peacefully yielded to the Master's call on Monday, June 21, 2010 at her residence alongside a very dear and precious friend Debbie R. Watts. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Jerry R. Watts and Brother Jeremy R. Watts. Burial will follow at Robertson Cemetery, Genoa, WV. Born November 9, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Finley and Clara Belle Robertson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Guiding Light Freewill Baptist Church, and was a faithful attendant when possible. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Robertson Watts and husband George Watts, two brothers, infant Curtis Robertson and Richard Eugene Robertson, and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Marie Robertson. Survivors include four brothers ,Clarence Robertson of Genoa, WV, David B. Robertson of Fort Gay, WV, Dennie Robertson and wife Gladys, of Fort Gay, and Roy K. Robertson and wife Maysie of Genoa; sister, Edith Robertson Watts and husband Alvie of Genoa; sister-in-law Loretta Robertson of Genoa, along with several nephews and nieces, whom are so special and dear; special friends, Joseph Watts and Dwight Osborne, both of Fort Gay. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the funeral home. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.
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When I've gone the last mile of the way, I will rest at the close of the day; And I know there are joys that await me, When I've gone the last mile of the way. REV. CHARLES PLYBON, 93, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with his Heavenly Father and his loving wife of 65-1/2 years, Martha Louise Plybon, on Monday, June 21, 2010, in Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Reverend Eugene R. Houck officiating, and his grandson Reverend Rick Plybon giving the eulogy. Burial will be in Susie Chapel Cemetery, Huntington. Pallbearers will be J.R. Blankenship, Rob Blankenship, Jeff Blankenship, Rev. Rick Plybon, Gene Plybon and Ray Blankenship. Rev. Plybon was born September 8, 1916, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late John and Maude Roberts Plybon. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Louise Plybon; three sons, Charles "Sonny" Plybon, John Plybon and Jim Plybon; three sisters and four brothers. He was a minister for 62 years of both the Free Methodist and Wesleyan Churches, and was a member of Kellogg Independent Holiness Church of God. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and J.R. Blankenship of Huntington; two daughters-in-law, Freda Plybon of Jacksonville, Fla., and Judy Dowler of Cleveland, Ohio; 9 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 6 great- great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, including a very special nephew, Gene Plybon. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, Box 464, Huntington, 25709. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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REV. DR. SHELBY MAYO, 78, went home to be with his Lord, June 22, 2010, in Bay Pines, Fla., after a short illness. He had willingly served his Lord in the mission field of Indonesia, Singapore and New Zealand for 40 years as an independent Baptist missionary, after first pastoring churches in Kentucky and Ohio. Rev. Mayo also proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He held several educational degrees but was a humble man who would rather not draw attention to those accomplishments. Rev. Mayo was born in Louisa, Ky., to the late Charles and Alva Fairchild Mayo. Also, preceding him in death were siblings, Eugene Mayo, Ronald Mayo, Mary Keesee; and a precious great-grandaughter, Eliana Densmore. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 1, at 11 a.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Rev. James L. Johnson and Rev. Tommy Raley officiating. Burial will follow in Mayo Cemetery. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Stella Perry Mayo of Clearwater, Fla.; children, Jeanetta Tibbetts of Ketting, Ohio, Shelby Dwight Mayo of Ripley, Ohio, Barbara Neville of New Zealand, and Paul Mayo of Pantego, Texas; siblings, Alice Sperry, Bonnie Fitzpatrick, Charles Mayo, Freida Lowe, Martha Nelson and Timothy Mayo, all from the Huntington area. Also, he leaves 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Indonesian Missions Fund, c/o Bible Baptist Church, 280 Riviere Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovefuneralhome.com.
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MAUDIE MAYNARD, 87, of Huntington, W.Va., widow of Warren G. Maynard, passed away Wednesday June 23, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Brother Ray Williamson and her nephew Tommy Romans. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. She was born January 7, 1923, in Dunlow, W.Va., a daughter of the late Wayne and Leuria Maynard Romans. She was a member of the Philadelphia United Baptist Church of Lavalette, W.Va. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Lattie and Artie Romans and two sisters, Mary Adkins and Sue Kissinger. Survivors include a son Warren Maynard, Jr. of Huntington; two daughters and sons-in-law, Delores and Glen Brumfield of Huntington and Joyce and James H. Watts of Wayne, W.Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Wayne Romans Jr. and Irene Romans of Huntington; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ella and James Sias of Ranger, W.Va., and Marie and Edward Belville of South Point, Ohio; 5 grandchildren and their spouses Alan and Michelle Maynard and Tyrone and Carolyn Maynard, all of Huntington, Michael and Christie Brumfield of Cannonsburg, Ky., Joyce and Dale Frye of Proctorville, Ohio and Kristi and L.J. McComas of Wayne, W.Va.; 5 great-grandchildren Derek Watts and his wife Sara Watts of Kenova, W.Va., Braydan and Brooke Brumfield of Cannonsburg, Ky., Bailee Robertson of Wayne, and Zachary Maynard of Huntington; 2 great- great-grandchildren, Mason and Tucker Watts of Kenova; 5 special neighbors and friends, David and Nikki Stiltner, Bob and Edna Hall and Teresa McCloud, all of Huntington. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709.
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FAYE PARSONS, 69, of Branchland, W.Va., died Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at home. She was born December 14, 1940, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Albert and Lula Ramey Clay. She was preceded in death by one son, Albert Zandall Parsons; her husband of 32 years, Carmie Parsons; and two brothers, Verlin Clay and Donald Ray Clay. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Glenna Jean and Terry Vance, Lorie Ann Godard and Ernest Gard, Arleen and Ricky Ray, Drema Lynn and Tom Chenault, Carmie Parsons II and Kathy Parsons, Dallas Parsons, Charlotte Faye Wilson, Marshall Neil and April Parsons, and Walter Crag Parsons; grandchildren Tiffany Latisha, Matthew and Laura Ray, Stephanie and Travis Davis, Bradley Keenan Chenault, Anna-Jane Parsons, Jacob Albert Wilson, Gabriel Blake "Tiny" Wilson, Terri Clary, Shanna Spears, Michael Boling, Landon Joseph;great-granddaughter Karley Sephera Ray; brothers and sisters, Bernie Clay, Irene Porter, Margaret Parsons Ona Triplett, Norwood Clay. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2010, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Odell Slone officiating. The burial will follow in the Parsons Hillside Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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NORVIS "BUD" FRAZIER, 68, of Kenova, W.Va., died Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. Bud was born July 5, 1941, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Clyde and Opal Ramey Frazier. He retired from the WV State Hospital, where he had been employed as a nurse's aide. Bud was a member of the Charity United Baptist Church of Huntington. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Sue Googins Frazier; one sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Everett Hardy of Patriot, Ohio; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Donna Frazier of Prichard, W.Va., and Larry and Misty Frazier of Huntington; and his brother-in-law, Lewis Googins of Pennsylvania. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the A.J. Frazier Cemetery on Lick Creek, in Wayne County with Brother Bruce Finley and Brother Ronny Lambert officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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EDNA LENORA SULLIVAN, 88, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev. Mr. Mike Prestera officiating. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born Sept.15, 1921, in Kenova, W.Va., a daughter of the late August and Julia Christian Siegle. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Crystal Sullivan; and a brother, Conrad Siegle. She was a retired bookkeeper; a member of Highlawn Baptist Church; and one of the first volunteers at Hospice in Orlando, Fla. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Reed of Huntington; four grandchildren, Tabitha Smith, Tamara Crisp, John Wesley Reed and Robbin Atwell; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Beatrice Kenney of Voorheesville, N.Y.; and a brother, Alden Siegle of Pritchard, W.Va. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Huntington, Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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On Wednesday, June 23, 2010, JERRY W. MORRISON, age 60, of Salt Rock, W.Va., passed into his eternal life and walked into the arms of our loving Heavenly Father, after a long courageous battle with multiple illnesses. He was born May 9, 1950, to the late Hallie and Havanna Morrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Donald and Glen Morrison; one nephew, Robbie Chapman; one niece, Roberta Black; father-in-law Elmer Ball and sister-in-law Dorkas Gill. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Sharon, who loved and cared for him throughout their 39 years of marriage; one daughter, Kristy Nester (Trace Ison) of Salt Rock; two sons, Mike Morrison (Melody Collins) of Salt Rock, and John Morrison (Amanda) of Milton, W.Va.; Steve Nester of Huntington; three sisters, Onita Toler, Lillian Faye Chapman and Betty Monday (Fred); one brother, Bobby Joe Morrison; and grandchildren Leesha Campbell, Trey and Hayden Nester, Austin and Hunter Morrison, and Ryan Kingery, to whom he adored. Jerry attended Salt Rock Elementary and Junior High, and graduated from Barboursville High School in 1969. He then went to work for Huntington Alloys, which is now known as Special Metals, and retired in 1993. To all who knew him, knew he received his greatest treasures out of the simplest things in life: family, friends, food, and sitting on his front porch with his two best buddies, Max and Blue, his two Weimaraners. He truly enjoyed the outdoors, spending hours upon hours sitting on his porch with his binoculars watching wildlife, after becoming ill. Prior to that, he was an avid hunter and loved to fish and camp, especially our trips to the cabin in Hardy County, West Virginia. The family would like to give special thanks to all of the family and friends that came to spend time with Jerry during his passing. It was a true blessing for him to get to see and talk to each and everyone of you. To the staff at St. Mary's Medical Center, Telemetry unit, a special thank you to Donald and Christian (RNs), and to the staff in the Neuro Trauma ICU along with all the supporting staff, Dr. Whitmore and Elizabeth "Ann" at Valley Health, Dr. Susan B. Touma, Dr. Kumar, Henry (RN) and Fresenius Dialysis Center Staff, Dr. Pruitt and staff at Duke University, and All Med (Allan Midkiff and Justin Adkins). Each and everyone of you has played an important role in Jerry's life, and to which we will be forever grateful. Also special thanks to Dave Moore from Rich Rental, Barboursville, Chris Steward, Gary Ross, Bobby Joe Morrison, Jerry Davis, Brent Johnson, Kevin Shull, Sam Morris, Brent Beckett and Ronald Morrison for their help of the services. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Pastor Brent Beckett and Pastor Sam Morris. Burial will follow at Jerry's farm, at his request. Friends may visit from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at http://www.timeformemory.com/wallace
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DORIS LEE DYER FRAZIER, 72, of Branchland, W.Va., passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010, at home. She was born February 14, 1938, a daughter of the late Clyde and Amy Dyer. She was a homemaker and she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Thomas Frazier, and step-father Leander Williamson. She is survived by her children, Tommy and Drema Frazier, Clyde W. Frazier and Tony Frazier, all of Branchland; grandchildren Benjamin Frazier of Branchland, Charlene Frazier of Michigan, Beth (William) Almond of Huntington, W.Va.; aunts and uncles, Dorthy and Beryl Dean, Howard and Tuni Robertson; step-sisters Betty Adams of Wayne, W.Va., Rachel Watts of West Hamlin, W.Va.; step-brothers Leander Williamson, Roby Williamson; special in-laws, Delcie, Franklin, Ronnie and Elva; special nieces Evelyn Cartwright, Estelle Hall, Reba Davis and Sheila Frazier. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, with Earl Burgess and Mark Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow at Webb Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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JOHN PAUL BLATT, 72, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with his Lord on June 25, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1937, and is the son of the late Paul and Mary Blatt. His legacy will be carried on by his family: wife of 51 years, Wilma Blatt; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Beth and Neil Feinglass of Jacksonville, Fla., and Joanie and Ted Gillette of Huntington, W.Va.; grandchildren, Andrew and Jessica Gillette, and Erica, Adrienne, Adam and Audrey Feinglass. He is survived by sisters, Joan Blatt of Huntington, and Helen Holmes of Mentor, Ohio; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and Jim Oberth of Brook Park, Ohio; brother and sister-in-law, Al (Matt) and Nancy Blatt of Huntington; and many nieces and nephews. He lived in Huntington all his life and worked several jobs, including delivering milk for his father's dairy as a young man, and for Inco Alloy, from which he retired in 1996. John will be greatly missed by those who knew him. Friends may call at Reger Funeral Home on Sunday, June 27, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. A brief celebration of his life will precede the visitation at 5:30 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 28, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Huntington by Father Livinus Uba. Rite of Committal will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
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IVAN WANDLE LEAP, 77, of Huntington, WV went to be with the Lord on Friday June 25, 2010 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born June 25, 1933 in Wayne County, WV a son of the late Oris and Oleva McNeely Leep. He was also preceeded in death by two sons, Gregory Scott Leap and Jimmy Leap; four sisters, Phyllis Leap, Virginia Jordan, Reba Smith, and Charlotte Crockett and a step-mother Fern Irby Leap. Survivors include his wife Arella Lett Leap of Huntington; one daughter, Lola Collins (Robert) of Wayne, WV; four sons, Ivan Leap Jr. (Kris) of Lavalette, WV, Richard Leap of Michigan, Wetzel Lawhon of Lesage, WV,and Joseph Lawhon (Georgia Ann) of Prichard, WV. Also surviving is one brother, Paul Leap, and six sisters, Janice Bradshaw, Alice Blankenship, Eva Simmons, Barbara Perry, Jo Ann Adkins, and Andrea Hardy. Additional survivors include two grandsons, Joshua K. Collins (Amanda) and Tommy Lawhon (Darla); seven granddaughters, Jessica L. Collins, Amanda J. Hesson (Mike), Kimberly Thompson (David), Susan Acres, Tonya Lawhon, Jennifer Lawhon, and Elisabeth Lawhon; twelve great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Eddie Hay and Amos Simmons officiating. Burial followed at the Harmon Cemetery in Wayne.
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EVIA WILEY, 73, of Ranger, died Friday, June 25, 2010, at home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville. Burial will follow at Maynard Cemetery, Sand Creek Road, Ranger. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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ALICE SUE "BOOZIE" BOOTH, 75, of Kenova, W.Va., passed from this life on Saturday, June 26, 2010, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. Boozie was born May 24, 1935, in Logan, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jess and Violet Abbot Ray. She was a member of the Laureate Delta Chi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi for 34 years, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Huntington Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2320 and attended Tri-State Worship Center in South Point, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Stearns; and one sister, Ruby Ray. Boozie is survived by four children, Suwann (Ronnie) Layne, Tina (Pete) McCloud, Tony Stearns and Tara Garcia; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Don Ray, Jack Ray, Jean Holocker and Johnni Ray. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed at www.schneidergriffin.com.
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TIMOTHY EARL PORTER, 52, of Lesage, W.Va., husband of 34 years to Wanda S. Porter, died at home at his farm Sunday, June 27, 2010. He was born December 29, 1957 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Bernie Earl Porter and Wanda Jean Marshall Porter of Wayne, W.Va. He was a foreman at Becker SMC, having worked there for the past 31 years. Tim also was an avid outdoorsman, loved fishing, gardening, feeding his cattle, and cherished his two grandchildren. In addition to his wife and mother, he leaves behind his two daughters, Misty Dawn Clary and husband, Rick Clary Jr., of West Hamlin, and Christy Michelle Hooser and husband, Rick Hooser Jr., of Barboursville; his two grandchildren, McKenzie Paige Clary and Timothy Allen Eugene Hooser; neighbors and friends especially, all his special friends at Becker SMC. Funeral services will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Chapman's Mortuary with the Rev. Ray Williamson officiating. Burial will be in Greenbottom Memorial Park. His farm is where he loved to be as his family said "his farm was his life." Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com. Friends may call after 11:30 a.m. until service time Wednesday at Chapman's Mortuary.
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ROBERT W. MERCHANT, of Prichard, W.Va. passed away on June 27, 2010. He was preceded in death by one nephew, Darryl Maynard II and two brothers-in-law, Bobby Glenn Watts and Robert Lee Watts, both of East Lynn, W.Va. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Diania Lynn Watts Merchant. He is also survived by his mother- in-law, Mary Jane Watts of Genoa, W.Va; and six sisters-in-law and brothers- in-law, Carolyn (Dean) Smith of Maryland, Cathy (Greg) Perise of Maryland, Lois (Till) Aliff of Genoa, Roberta (Bobby ) Wallace of Wayne, W.Va., Betty Adkins of Prichard, and Wanda (Darryl) Maynard of Wayne. He had several nieces and nephews and leaves behind a special niece and nephew, Jenny and Everette Bowen of Genoa and Beety of Atlanta, Ga., whom he loved very much. He will be sadly missed by family, a host of friends, and all who knew him. There will be no services. Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Merchant family.
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DONALD W. COLE, 80, of Sunset Beach, N.C., formerly of Huntington, graduated from this life into heaven on June 28, 2010, at Hospice House in Wilmington, N.C. He was born in Cabell County on Oct. 18, 1929, to the late Clyde and Nannie Osburn Cole. He graduated from Huntington High School and served in the United States Air Force. He retired from Owens-Illinois with over 44 years of service. He was a member of Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church. He also was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Crescent Lodge No. 32 AF&AM of Ceredo, W.Va., and the Beni Kedem Shriners of Charleston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary Michael Cole; a granddaughter, Julie Cole-Brown; and a stepson, Tom Robinson. He leaves behind a wife, Laura M. Cole; and a daughter and son-in-law, Donna Sue and Gary (Corky) Bailey; a stepson and his wife, Jim and Kim Robinson; his sister, Oneida Robertson; and a brother, Norman Cole; grandchildren, Tonya and Matthew Cole, Missy Wren, Jamie Bailey, Kristi Morrison, Alex and Ashlea Cole; step-grandchildren, Shawn, Lezleigh, Lanae and Trevor Robinson; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Jamie Bailey and Dr. Carl B. Lilly. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Crescent Lodge No. 32 AF&AM of Ceredo will conduct Masonic graveside rites.
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CLYDE W. ROSS, of Hilliard, Ohio, resident for 50 years, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 28, 2010. He was 72. Clyde was born in East Lynn, W.Va., on October 15, 1937, was a longtime residential builder and developer. Clyde Ross was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Eveleen Ross; brother, Gary Ross; baby sister, Lois Eveleen Ross; and special friend, Curtis Ross. He is survived by his wife, Kaye Ross; children, Greg Ross and wife Sonja, Teresa Ross, and Brenda Wooden and husband Kirk; brothers, Roger Ross, Lenard Ross and Larry Ross; sisters, Aldena Osburn and Betty Queen; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was a remarkable man who dedicated his life in work and helping others. He had an amazing spirit, grand smile and enjoyed hunting with family and friends. He will be deeply missed and he is truly loved. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tidd Funeral Home, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026. Family will receive friends Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral with Pastor Bill Parsely will be held 1 p.m. Thursday. Interment will follow at Wesley Chapel Cemetery. www.tiddfuneralservice.com.
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FLEM MARCUM JR., 72, of Breeden, husband of Eliza Baisden Marcum, died Monday, June 28, 2010, at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at House of Prayer, Kirk. Burial will follow at Deskins-Marcum Family Cemetery, Kirk. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and after noon Saturday at the church. Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville, is in charge of arrangements.
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CHARLES STEPHEN HATFIELD, 65, died Monday. June 28, 2010 at Florida Hospital Orlando after an 11 year battle with cancer. He was born in Braggadocio, Missouri and grew up in Sinton, Texas. After attending the University of Texas, Steve began his career with IBM, Federal Systems Division, working with a team of engineers on the Skylab and Apollo programs in Houston, Texas. - Steve came to Brevard County in 1983 to join the IBM Shuttle Testing and Operations team at the Kennedy Space Center. Ultimately, he served as IBM Manager for Shuttle Testing and Operations. After 30 years of service, he retired from IBM and launched his career with Lockheed Martin where he supported 2 critical projects. First he served as Test Director of the UK Combined Arms Tactical Trainer, which is the world's largest battlefield simulation system. Secondly he was the requirements and verification lead for the development of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) that supports the DoD's F35 Joint strike Fighter. Steve retired from Lockheed Martin March 1, 2010. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the Church of Christ in Sinton, Texas and Indian River City United Methodist Church in Titusville, Florida. Steve is survived by his wife of 31 years Sherry Hatfield of Titusville; his children Seth Hatfield (Tricia) of Houston, TX, Andy York of Titusville, Don York of Raynham, MA, and Laura Ferringer (Ben) of Oviedo, FL.; his grandchildren, Clayton Hatfield, Delaney Hatfield, Rachel York, D.J. York, Ben Ferringer, Lindsey Ferringer and Blake Ferringer. Steve is also survived by his mother Ruby Hatfield, his sisterJean Cave (R.D.) and his niece Connie Coleman all of Corpus Christi TX. He is preceded in death by his father Sam Hatfield. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Louisa United Methodist Church in Louisa, Kentucky. Visitation will be 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The service will begin at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa, Kentucky. Young's Funeral Home in Louisa, Kentucky is in charge of arrangements.
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HOMER C. SMITH, 90, of Huntington, W.Va., died Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Woodlands Retirement Community. Homer was born Dec. 1, 1919, in Wayne, County, W.Va., a son of the late O. Jennings and Meda Allen Smith. He was retired from Appalachian Electric Power of Huntington, where he worked for 40 years. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, serving during W.W.II. as a B-24 Bombardier in China. He was a member of the 14th Air Force "Flying Tigers" Association and a member of the V.F.W. Post 1064, whose members will conduct military graveside rites. Homer was preceded in death by his wife, Flora W. Smith; two sisters, Ileta and Mabel; and four brothers, Floyd, Denzel, Chester and Earl. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Andrea Smith of Arlington, Texas, and Larry and Robin Smith of Elko, Minn.; three grandchildren, Adam Smith of Arlington, Nate and Maddie Smith of Elko, Minn.; niece, Judy Bradbury and husband Poe of Ona; one sister, Violet Thacker of Huntington; and one brother, Noval Smith of Saint Petersburg, Fla. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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EVELYN WHITNEY BICKNELL ROMINE, 58, of Kenova passed away in Cabell Huntington Hospital after a long illness on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Services will be conducted by Pastor John Holland on Wednesday, July 7, at 8 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. She is survived by two children, Angela Hughes of Kenova, and Robert Bicknell of Huntington; one grandchild, Isabella Hughes; and her former husband and friend, Robert Bicknell Sr. Also surviving are siblings, David Whitney, Bonnie Yonkowky and Gail Harris. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until time of service. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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LARRY W. SPERRY, 65, of Carter City, Ky., formerly of Kenova, W.Va., husband of Catherine Plymale Sperry, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2010, by Ted Williamson at the Kenova Church of Christ. He was born Sept. 9, 1944, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Claude and Daphene Bowling Sperry. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and he was retired from Lucent Technologies. Larry was a member of the Kenova Church of Christ, where he served as a Deacon. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Cynthia Moore of Huntington, and Stacy and Thomas Napier of Carter City, Ky.; three grandchildren Ellen Moore, and Alexander and Benjamin Napier; two brothers, Herbert "Herb" Sperry and Norris (Janie) Sperry; three sisters, Margaret "Margie" (Chester) Mathis, Betty (Don) Preston and Nancy (Lewis) Fosche; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, and a host of friends. There will be no visitation. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family requests no flowers.

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