WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
August, 2010

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BETTY J. CASEDONTE, (nee Horne), age 78, (death date not given) Beloved wife of Anthony, Loving mother of Michael (Kathy), Beth Angeloff (Craig), Michelle Clapham (George) and Mark (Kelly), Cherished grandmother of Anthony, Matthew, Alexa Angeloff, Joseph and Mary Grace, Dear sister of Ann Smith, Pat Brumfield, Lois McKenzie and the late Paul Horne and Fred Crockett. Betty is the daughter of Ruby Crockett, father, Albert Horn. Also survived by nieces, nephews and many dear friends. All services and interment were held privately. Arrangements handled by the A. Ripepi & Sons Funeral Home, 18149 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, Oh. 44130 (West Of I-71).
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MR. WILLIAM "Bill" D. REYNOLDS, 75, of Prichard, W.Va., died Monday, August 2, 2010, at his home. He was born January 31, 1935, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late Morgan and Elma Riggs Reynolds. Bill was the produce manager for Tradewell grocery store. He was a member of Centerville Baptist Church. Bill is survived by his wife, Joyce Davis Reynolds; one daughter, Kathy Ballengee of Huntington, W.Va.; two sons, Doug Reynolds of Lexington, Ky., and Deron Reynolds of Prichard; four grandsons, four great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter; and two brothers, Jim and Steven Reynolds, both of Huntington. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2010, at the funeral home with Deacon Scott Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Riggs Family Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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SARAH E. MEEKS DALTON went home to be with the Lord, at her residence surrounded by her loving family, on August 3, 2010. She was born November 11, 1938, in Harts, W.Va., the daughter of the late General and Gladys Meeks. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dallas Dalton, and one son, Scott Dalton and companion Pam Eden; one daughter, Tena (Brent) Townsend; grandchildren, Dustin Dalton, Matthew Wilson and Natalie Wilson; many loving nieces and nephews, Annette Heffner, Gwen Richmond and Jeffrey Dalton; sisters, Marie Dunnway, Dollie Griffith and Ethel Dalton; one brother, Gary Meeks. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Don Meeks, Leonard Atkins, Jess Meeks, Carlos Meeks and Ike Meeks, and four sisters, Gracie Kinser, Marge (Toppings) Marcum, Carrie Walker and Yantus Davis. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2010, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va. The burial will follow in the Browning Cemetery, Harts, W.Va. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home.
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J. B. FERGUSON, 84, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at his home. He was born August 17, 1925, in Holdenville, Okla., a son of the late James Ben and Barbara Graham Ferguson. He was retired Staff Sergeant for the United States Army. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Fort Gay Baptist Church. Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Mary E. Lemaster Ferguson of Fort Gay, W.Va.; two daughters, Gwinn Luna of Farmville, Va., and Barbara Whitehorse of Baxter Springs, Kan.; three sons, Mike (Kaye) Ferguson of Kenova, W.Va., David (Colleen) Lemaster of Fort Gay, W.Va., and Steven (Donna) Lemaster of Denver, Colo.; three sisters, Jerri Castle of Seattle, Wash., Patty Henwood, also of Seattle, Wash., and Beverly Stretator of Wewoka, Okla.; one brother, Frank Ferguson of Pueblo, Colo.; 14 grandchildren, Sean Ferguson, Emily (Drew) Hinchman, Philip Land, Chloe and William Lemaster, Ryan Lemaster, Jason Black, Kim Hostetter, Aaron, Grey and Deanette Luna, Dwayne, Shane and Tavis Fakourey; 10 great-grandchildren, Hank Hinchman, Kate Hinchman, Reese Lemaster, Brooke Lemaster, Kaylee Parker, Adam Hostetter, Emily Luna, Avery Luna, Kaitlind Luna and Taylor Luna. A special thanks to Donna Moore, Lois Crum and Connie Maynard. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2010, at Fort Gay Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Preston officiating. Burial will follow at the Wayne Wellman Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.Va. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.
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RUBY MELBA MERRITT, our loving mother and grandmother, made heaven her home on August 3, 2010. A Celebration of her Life will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2010, at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, by Pastor Phil Wilson. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Memorial Park. Ruby was born March 1, 1918, the daughter of the late Perry W. and Beulah Moore Higginbotham. She was a retired nurse, serving Huntington Hospital and C&O Hospital during her career. She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Chester F. Melba; second husband, Paul F. Merritt; and her brothers, Ernest and Don Higginbotham. Ruby is survived by her daughter, Beulah (Dick) Dilworth of Huntington, and her son, Joseph P. (Kay) Melba of Moore, S.C.; grandsons, John (Kay) Melba, Scott (Courtney) Melba, David Guinn, Michael (Janet) Guinn and Matthew (Kimberly) Guinn; and great-grandchildren, Morgan, Jadon, Makayla, Hailey, Justin, Brittney and Heather Guinn, and Haley and Cohn Melba. Ruby's loving heart and kindness will long be cherished by her family, friends and her special church family at Harmony United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Beard Mortuary, Huntington. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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BETTY JEAN MOORE, 81, of Kenova, passed away in Huntington Health & Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. She was a homemaker who was born in Radnor, W.Va. the daughter of Patrick Henry and Grace (Hundley) Meek. Also preceding her in death were siblings: Jay V. Meek, Kay Meek, Fredis Edelinski and Ruth Helen Booton. Surviving are her children, Bernie L. Moore, of Pritchard, Thomas Rodney Moore, of Kenova, Lana G. Litteral, of Louisa, Ky., LuAnn Moore, of Kenova, Roy "Mack" Moore of Kenova, Patrick Moore of Lexington, Ky.: Sisters, Lucille Shamblin of Charleston and Mamie Ferguson of Kenova. There will be no visitation or services. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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VINSON STEELE, JR. 69, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. He was born on May 5, 1941, in East Lynn and was a member of Steele Memorial Freewill Baptist Church and retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vinson Steele, Sr. and Lizzie Frye Steele; three brothers, Curtis Steele, Claudie Steele and Andrew Steele; and two sisters, Agnus Steele and Ruby Skeens. Survivors include his wife, Dottie Lou Vanhoose Steele of East Lynn, W.Va.; one son, Bryan (Joann) Steele of Wayne, W.Va. and one daughter, Selena (Jackie) Adkins of East Lynn; two grandchildren, Jackie Adkins, Jr. and Sarah Adkins both of East Lynn; three nephews, Charles (Estill) Skeens of Wayne, Farren Skeens and Douglas Skeens; seven nieces, Rosie (Gary) Porter of East Lynn, Sue Moore of Lavalette, W.Va., Kay (Paul) Alexander of Lavalette, Jill Steele of Wayne, Tracy Swim of Huntington, W.Va., Benita Steele of East Lynn, and Jean Skeens of Proctorville, OH; two sisters-in-law, Juanita Steele and Doris Steele, both of East Lynn, and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. with Pastor Herman Stacy and Pastor Jeremiah Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at the Skeens Cemetery.
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ROBERT BROWN of Louisa, husband of Anita Brown, died after an extended illness at his home on Sunday, August 4 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Louisa.Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery in Louisa. Robert was born in Letcher County, Kentucky on June 30, 1946 to the late Jack and Irene Brown. He married the former Anita Marcum of Louisa on August 2, 1969. During their 41 year marriage they were blessed with a daughter Marla and two grand-children, Easton and Laura. Robert earned his BS degree from Morehead State University, an MBA from Marshall University and was a graduate of Kentucky Banking School and the Ohio Banking School. He had an extensive career in banking beginning in 1970 as a teller at the First National Bank in Louia where he progressed to Chief Executive Officer and Manager of the Home Federal Savings and Loan Bank where he retired in December 2008. Since his retirement he has served on the Board of Directors at the Louisa community Bank. In addition to his wife Anita, he is survived by his daughter Marla Tobia and her husband Scott, and their two children, Easton and Laura of Apollo Beach; a sister Violet Watts and her husband Bernard of Blackey, Kentucky; a sister and brother-in-law Rose Marie and Brownie Murray of Fort Gay, neices and nephews: John Watts and his wife Anita and their daughter Jade of Perry County, Neil Watts of Blackey, Kentucky, Elain Desario and her husband David and their son Alex of Louisa and a multitude of friends. Friends may make donations in Robert's honor to the First United Methodist Church in Louisa.
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ROXIE ANN DANIEL, 44, of Fort Gay, wife of Charles Daniel, died Aug. 4, 2010, in Hospice House of Huntington. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Jordan Cemetery, Sunnyside. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, Ky. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
On August 4, 2010, CLESTON C. RAMEY, born September 10, 1927, to Thomas Pat and Sarah "Ninnie" Ramey, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He passed quietly at home surrounded by family and close friends. Cleston is preceded in death by his parents; six sisters, Rachel Blankenship, Violet Shepherd, Connie Ramey, Eldean Doss Wellman, Eloise Ricketts and Doris Parris; two brothers, Conard Ramey and Zion Ramey; two grandsons, W. Wade Whitt and Brian Crank. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Minnie Carolyn Adkins Ramey; a very special grandson, Shannon Crank, who lived with them and cared for them; two sons, Dana Marshall (Peggy) Ramey, Kevin Lee (Wanda) Ramey; five daughters, Marsha Diane (Roger) Napier, Carla Jean (Jim) Jackson, Rhonda Jeanine (Don) Russell, Judith Carol (Brady) Workman and Vanessa Jo (Rick) Bozeman. Cleston was very proud of his 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, as well as a great- great-grandchild. He is also survived by one sister, Shelah Ramey; three brothers, John Ramey, Victor Ramey and Ace Ramey, along with many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2010, with services beginning at 2 p.m., at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Interment at the Adkins family cemetery immediately following the service. Smokey Carpenter will be officiating all services.
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ROXIE ANN DANIELS, 44 of Fort Gay passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, August 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Jordan Cemetery (Sunnyside) officiated by the Rev. Jimmyl Cavins. Roxie was born January 10, 1965 in Louisa, Ky. to the late John Cecil Robinette and Shirley B. Winchell. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Johnson; husband Charles Daniel; daughters Jordan and Becky Daniel, all of Fort Gay; sisters Lucinda Jordan of Fort Gay and Bonnie and Brenda Robinette of Ohio, Frankie Lynn Waller Pack and Virge Henry Robinette of Fort Gay; brothers Steve Robinette of SC, Bill Robinette of Fort Gay, David Robinette of Wayne. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Young Funeral Home.
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FRANK ROWE, 87, of Salt Rock, WV passed away August 4, 2010 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Friday, August 6. 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne by Elder Tony Clay. Burial followed at the Edgar Maynard cemetery, Big Lynn, WV. Born April 4, 1922, Frank was a son of the late Dewey and Martha Dingess Rowe. Also preceding him in death is his step-mother, Rhoda Rowe; two brothers, Donald and James Rdwe; two sisters, Sylvia Clark and infant Sarah Rowe. Frank was a proud Army veteran of WWII, an employee of Yellow Trucking Company, and a member of the East Lynn Baptist Church.. Survivors include his wife, Donna Parsons Rowe; four step daughters, Linda Watson, Ann Dempsey, Jeanie Parson of Wayne, WV, Denise Parson of Salt Rock, WV; four step sons, Allen Parsons of Salt Rock, WV, Forrest Parsons of Salt Rock, WV, David Parsons of Salt Rock, WV, Russell Parsons; two sisters, Dorothy Mills and husband Brian of Wayne, WV, Freda Moon and husband Frank of Genoa; three brothers, Dewey Jr. and wife Marie Rowe, Flem Rowe and wife Christine, Clyde Rowe; numerous step grandchildren. The family would like to express special thanks to the hospice and caregivers Pamela Black, VA worker Greta Rowe and step daughter Denise Parsons.
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MARY ELIZABETH COX, 90, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Sunday, August 8, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Elders Orville Damron and Tommy Damron. Burial will follow at the Cox Cemetery, Genoa. She was born February 7, 1920, at Crum, W.Va., a daughter of the late Melvin and Olive "Ollie" Mills Crum. She was a homemaker and member of the Echo United Baptist Church. Her husband, Allie James Cox, a son, Melvin Cox, and her twin sister Nannie Mae Dingess, also preceded her in death, along with a daughter-in-law, Roxie Cox. Survivors include two sons, Kenny Cox and wife Linda of Genoa, and Colen Cox and wife Belinda, of Wayne; five grandchildren, including a special granddaughter, Angie Riggio and husband Jason, with whom she made her home; four great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Hobert Crum. The family would like to extend thanks to a special caregiver Donna Robinson, and to Hospice of Huntington and caregivers Dennis, Patti, Melissa, Rhonda and Debbie. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington.
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MARY ANN WARD FERGUSON MYERS, 81, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Kenova, W.Va., died Thursday, August 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. She was born March 26, 1929, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late, Homer Lee and Ethel Roberta Frazier Ward. She retired from Owens-Illinois. Mary Ann attended the Underwood Senior Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Ferguson Jr., and one brother, Morris Lee Ward. Mary Ann is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, David and Gloria Ferguson of Huntington; one grandson, Brian Ferguson of Dallas, Texas; one granddaughter, Alisha Ferguson of Charlotte, N.C.; one great-grandson, Alex Johnson of Evans, Ga.; one sister, Barbara Walker of Lexington, Ky.; one brother, John Ward of Wilmington, N.C., and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, August 9, 2010, at Grace Gospel Church, Huntington, of which she was a member, with Pastor Jerome (Jerry) Matt officiating. Burial will follow in Golden Oaks Cemetery, Ashland, Ky. Mrs. Myers will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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MARION DIALS SWANN, 83, of Huntington, W.Va., loving mother and grandmother, entered Heaven Friday, August 6, 2010, at Madison Park in Huntington. Graveside services will be conducted at noon, Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at Woodmere Memorial Park Abby of Remembrance on Norway Avenue, Huntington. She was born April 6, 1927, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Alfonza Perry and Ethel Rae Mangus Nicely. Marion was a retired cook at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Her first husband, Bill Dials, preceded her in death, along with her second husband, Glenn Swann, a sister, Edith Burke and a brother, Bobby Nicely. Survivors include a daughter, Sarah Cornwell and husband Charles of Lavalette, W.Va.; a son, George E. Dials and wife Pamela of Santa Fe, N.M.; four sisters, Janice Lusk of Huntington, Judy Lewis of Proctorville, Ohio, Betty Swann and Jean Frederick, both of Huntington; three brothers, Russell Perry of Knoxville, Tenn., Jerry Nicely of Florida, Clyde Nicely of Huntington; four grandchildren, Bill Dials, Heather McElhinny, Don Cornwell and Lisa Desmond; four special great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff and Madison Park for their loving care. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at Woodmere Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Madison Park Activities Department in memory of Marion Swann. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.
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GARY LEE DAVIS, SR., 55, of East Lynn, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 6, 2010. He was born May 27, 1955 a son of the late Mary Etta Davis, and was a retired timber man. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Linda Mills Davis; one beloved son, Gary Lee (Ce Ce) Davis, Jr.; and two beautiful grandchildren, Shelly Evon Davis and Gary Lee Davis III all of Huntington, whom Gary loved very much. Also surviving are two brothers, William Larry (Ruthie) Davis of Barboursville, W.Va., and Norwood Clay of East Lynn; one very special sister, Joyce Brunty of Branchland, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of the Emogene Dolin Hospice House of Huntington, and Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center for their wonderful care and support. Funeral services will be conducted 1 P.M. Monday, August 9, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Ministers Eddie McComas and Jason McComas officiating. Burial will follow in the Davis Cemetery, East Lynn with Paul McComas, Harold McComas, David Bragg, Jason Clay, Robbie Watts, and Brian McComas serving as pall bearers. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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CHARLES T. PLYMALE, 63 of Huntington, W.Va., loving father and brother, who was always there for his family, passed away August 7, 2010, at his residence. He was born January 2, 1947 in Cabell County, W.Va., a son of the late Marshall C. and Effie Elizabeth Bloss Plymale. Also preceding him in death was his life partner Roberta D. Plymale and one brother, Floyd M. Plymale. Charles was a former employee of Owens-Illinois Glass Company. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Survivors include one son, Michael Scott Plymale and one daughter, Melissa D. Taylor, both of Huntington; three grandchildren, Jonathan Scott Taylor, Dana Shawn Taylor and Scott Anthony Thompson; three great-grandchildren, Austin Scott Taylor, Brayden Shawn Taylor and Braylon Matthew Taylor. In addition, he is survived by one brother, Ronald Plymale and one sister and brother-in-law, Erma and Steve Fitz, all of Huntington, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.
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MICHAEL RANDOLPH JONES, 46, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, August 9, 2010. He was born January 16, 1964 in Coshocton, Ohio, a son of Elizabeth Juanita Vaughan Jones of Genoa, and the late Charles Chester Jones. One brother, Charles Eugene Jones also preceded him in death.In addition to his mother, survivors include four brothers, Jimmy Verhovic, Todd and Eugene Colentine of Coshocton, Ohio, and Walter V. Aldridge of Olmstead Township, Ohio; and a host of loving friends and neighbors. Mike worked in the construction industry and loved riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. A special thanks is extended to his aunt Norma Burgess and family. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Emual Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Vaughan Cemetery.
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HUBERT GLEN CLINE, 80, of Wayne, W.Va., died Monday, August 9, 2010, at the Huntington VA Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Matthew Stepp. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne. He was born December 31, 1929, in Wayne, a son of the late Clarence and Hazel Ross Cline. Hubert was a retired high lift operator for Owens-Illinois and a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was also a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church, was a 32nd Degree Mason, Wayne #18 AF&AM and a member of the Huntington Scottish Rite Bodies. Also preceding him in death was his first wife, Verla M. Cline; three brothers, Willis Gene Cline, Ted F. Cline and Ronnie M. Cline; a grandson, Jonas Hayden McCloud; and a daughter, Evelyn McCoy. Survivors include his loving wife, Bertha Moore Merritt Cline; five daughters, Tara Cline McCloud and husband Jason of Grayson, Ky., Elaine Shannon and husband Ed of Elgin, Ill., Rhonda Childers of Kenova, W.Va., Deborah Merritt of Wayne, Myra Stewart of Catlettsburg, Ky.; a son, Robert "Buddy" Fannin and wife Carletta of Lavalette, W.Va.; seven sisters, Mildred Cline of Wayne, Lucille Eagleston of Florida, Pat Lucas of Upland, Calif., Emma Gay Banks of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Geraldine Daly of Charleston, S.C., Eva Quackenbush of Lake Forest, Ill., Zella Adkins of Russell, Ky.; two brothers, Clarence Ray Cline of North Carolina and Darrell Cline of Wayne; five grandchildren, Sarah Shannon, Zachary Childers, Paige Childers, Paxton McCloud, Parker McCloud; a great-grandson, Carson Childers; numerous step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a very special nephew, Tim Cline; and two close friends, Rush Moore and Leopold Maynard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.
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BRAXTON JAMES STEPHENS, entered into this world and departed it too soon on August 10, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Braxton was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Tomblinson. Survivors include his loving parents, Jennifer Williamson and John Stephens of Kenova, W.Va.; Maternal Grandmother, Pam Williamson of Columbus, OH; Paternal Grandparents, Gary and Brenda Stephens of Kenova; Maternal Great-grandparents, Merle and Jessie Williamson of Gallipolis, OH; Paternal Great Grandfather, Noah Stephens of Dickson, W.Va.; one uncle, Gary Stephens, II of Kenova; Great Grandmother, Marcella Stevenson of Logan, W.Va. Private funeral Services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 16, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, with Pastor Otis Bowen officiating. Burial followed at the Stephens Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va.
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WILLIAM PATRICK "PAT" KIRK, 39, passed away suddenly in Huntington. W.Va. on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. He was employed by TranSpec Trucking Co. as a driver. "Pat" was born in Williamson, W.Va. the son of the late William Henry Kirk and Nora Newsome Shephard who survives. Also, preceding him in death are siblings: Paris Shephard, Walter Kirk, Doug Kirk, Charles Edward Kirk and. Dreama Gail Kirk. Besides, his mother, he is survived by his wife, Sherri, daughters, Karen Nelson and Sarah-Elizabeth Kirk all of Prichard: Grandmother, Mae Newsome, Uncle, Harlen Newsome, both of Lenore, W.Va.; Sisters, Jeanette Coleman, of Red Jacket, Ky, Tammy Maynard and Debbie Vance both of Lenore, W.Va.: Brothers, John Kirk of Lovely, Ky. and Mark Kirk of Lenore, W.Va. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Manfred Langer officiating at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Stanley Family Cemetery at Prichard. Condolences may be expressed at www-ceredo-kenovafuneralhome. com.
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ZELMA ELIZABETH CRUM PERTEE, 91, of Crum, WV, passed away August 11, 2010. She was a homemaker and a member of the Crum Church of Christ. Born May 17, 2010, in Wayne County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joshua and Polly Salmons Crum. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jessie Jay Pertee and her precious youngest son, James. Zelma is survived by Tex and Sharon Pertee of Barboursville, WV, Betty Carole Copley , Larry Pertee, Jessie Pertee, and Mary and Pat Fluty, all of Crum, WV, Arvil and Susie Pertee and Virgil and Sandy Pertee, all of Ft. Gay, WV, and Linda and Joe Ferguson of Dunlow, WV.; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sat., August 14, 2010 at the Crum Church of Christ, Crum, WV. Amos Prince will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. View Memory Gardens at Maher, WV. Friends may call from 6-8 pm, Friday, August 13, 2010 at RichmondCallaham Funeral Home, Warfield, KY. Arrangements are under the direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home.
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DOLORES JEAN FLOWERS, 73, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 12, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Larry Nelson; burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. She was born December 31, 1936, in Cabell County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Oscar T. and Grace Curnutte Lewis. She was a retired hairdresser and a longtime member of Washington Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Frederick J. Flowers; one son, Keith Flowers of Huntington; and two daughters, Cathy (Jimmy) Dabney of Milton, W.Va., and Debbie (Mike) Donahoe of Delbarton, W.Va. In addition, four grandchildren survive her, Sheri (Nic) Taylor, Brett Dabney, Bridgette (Jason) Freeman and Jason Donahoe; and four great-grandchildren, Peyton and Faith Taylor and Caiden and Candra Freeman. She is also survived by three sisters, Janice Shy and Judy Bledsoe, both of Huntington, and Joan Tomblin of Orville, Ohio; a host of nieces and nephews and a very special friend, Tammy Amos. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Hospice House. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington.
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POLLY WALLACE BERRY, 78, of Rochester Hills, Mich., formerly of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 12, 2010. She was born February 21, 1932 in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Bessie Watts Wallace and Maryland Wallace. Her husband, Robert Lee Berry also preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Maryland Berry and wife Betty of New Baltimore, Mich., Dale Berry of Snover, Mich., and Robert Doyle Berry of Dunlow, W.Va.; one daughter, Lynn Kay Clark of Rochester Hills, Mich.; 20 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m.' Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Lycans Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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REV. MOSE BREWER, 75, of Kermit, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 13, 2010. He was a retired lumber inspector and was pastor of the Kermit United Baptist Church. He was born Aug. 13, 1935, in Mingo County, W.Va., the son of the late Grover C. and Dolly (Carter) Brewer. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Calvin Brewer, Tony Brewer, Nile Brewer and James Brewer. Survivors include his beloved wife, Betty Sue (Parsley) Brewer; one son, Gary Lee Brewer of Kermit, W.Va.; two daughters, Wanda (Danny) Weddington and Tammy (Johnny) Marcum, all of Kermit, W.Va. In addition, three grandchildren survive him, Brittany (Jason) Dials, Lindsay Weddington and Jessica Brewer; and one great-grandchild, Danica Jae Dials. He is also survived by two sisters, Nora Spaulding and Loretta Brewer; and one brother, Melvin Brewer, all of Kermit, W.Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Kermit United Baptist Church with the Rev. Jack Small and Rev. Paul Messer conducting the service. Following the service, burial will be at the Brewer Cemetery on Marrowbone. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. Sunday at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Ky., and after 11 a.m. Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the Kermit United Baptist Church.
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VERNON LEROY BOLEN, 73, of Huntington, and widower of the late Mary Elizabeth Bolen, passed away Aug.13, 2010, at the Veterans Hospital. He was born Feb. 4, 1937, the son of the late Jewell Anoka Gussler and Elisha Bolen. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sons, an infant and Roger Eugene Bolen; three brothers, Arthur, Donald and George Bolen; two grandsons, Jacob Bolen and Delbert L. Christopher; and a sister-in-law, Julia Bolen. Mr. Bolen was retired from the Marine Corp after serving his country 30 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 93 in Kenova. Surviving him are two daughters, Nancy S. Bolen and Mabel A. Christopher; three sons, Charles (Patricia) Beckelheimer, Vernon L. Bolen Jr., Walter C. (Tammy) Bolen, all of Huntington. Additional survivors are his siblings, sisters, Maggie L. McNeely, Myrna J. Arrowood and Wanda L. Dingess, all of Huntington, and Norma K. Cignoni of South Point, Ohio; brothers, Curtis E. Bolen of Florida, Richard A. Bolen of Rhode Island and James F. Bolen of Barboursville. Mr. Bolen also leaves 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; plus a host of cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from noon until time of services. Condolences may be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovefuneralhome.com.
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MARY ALICE BASENBACK, 46, of Flatwoods, KY passed away Friday, August 13, 2010 at Kings Daughter Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. Burial will follow at the McCloud Cemetery, Mill Creek, WV. She was born January 28, 1964, a daughter of James Gallie and Katherine Lucille Jordan of Wayne. An uncle, Norris McCloud preceded her in death. Mary was a homemaker and was Baptist by faith. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence W. Basenback; two daughters, Theresa Lynn Jackson- Morgan of Dyersburg, TN, Deanna Natividad of Mayfield, KY; three sons, Larry Lee Basenback, James Ray Basenback, Frank Basenback, all at home; one sister, Bertha M. Cricks and husband Larry of Wayne; six brothers, Morris Franklin Jordan and wife Libby of Ashland, KY, Sydney Ray Jordan and wife Pamela of Wayne, WV, Jack McCloud and wife Francis of Genoa, WV, Gary Lee Jordan and wife Brandy of Wayne, WV, James Gallie Jackson and wife Barbara of Wayne, WV, John Paul Jackson and wife Jenny of Wayne; and three grandchildren. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. Tuesday until service time, at the funeral home.
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BERTHA MARCUM SALMONS, 79, of Moses Fork, WV went to be with the Lord and Savior , Friday, August 13, 2010 in Huntington, WV. She was a loving wife, cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, beloved aunt, and friend to many others. Bertha was a member of the Silver Creek United Baptist Church in Crum, WV. She was born November 27, 1930 on Jennies Creek, WV, a daughter of the late Harlan and Eda Parsley Marcum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Maxine Sturner, Nannie Krohn, and Laura Belle Marcum and brothers, Kim Marcum, Johnny Marcum, Homer Marcum, Franklin D. Marcum, Robert Lee Marcum, and Herman Marcum. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, John B. Salmons of Moses Fork, WV; daughter, Eda [Gary] Harper, grandson John D. [Michelle] Harper, all of Moses Fork, WV, great-granddaughters, Victoria P. Harper of Moses Fork, WV, and Ashley N. [Justin] Hopkins of Huntington, WV; sister, Dixie Marcum of Chesapeake, OH; brothers, Charles and Thurman Marcum of Crum, WV, James [Stella] Marcum, and Emery Marcum, all of Ft. Gay, WV; and a host of extended family that includes sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces nephews, great-nieces,great-nephews and their families. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Katie Williamson of Turkey Creek and Hospice of Huntington for taking such loving care of our wife, mother, and grandmother. Special appreciation also goes out to Carolyn Waller of Dunlow, WV. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, August 16, 2010 at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Warfield, KY, with Reverend Richard Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Williamson Cemetery, Mudlick Rd., Jennies Creek, WV. The family will receive friends from 6:00-9:00 PM, Friday, August 15, 2010 at the funeral home.Arrangements are under the direction of RichmondCallaham Funeral Home.
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JOHN CHARLES "CHARLIE" JUSTICE, 50, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010, at Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va. by Pastor Fred Ferguson. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. He was born January 20, 1960, in Huntington, a son of Esther Blankenship Justice of Huntington and the late Fred Justice. Charlie was a former cabinet maker and was a member of the Wayne United Methodist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Leah Justice of Lavalette, the light of his life; his twin brother, George Justice of Huntington; and his sister, Bonnie Morris and husband David of Lavalette. Friends may call one hour prior to service time Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.
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PAUL KENNETH NAPIER, 82, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on August 15, 2010, at 3:40 a.m. surrounded by his immediate family at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Paul was born August 1, 1928, a son of the late French L. and Della M. Napier. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel conducted by Pastor Timothy Porter. Burial will follow at the Napier Family Cemetery. Paul was a veteran of the Korean War, a retired assembly line supervisor with Lenox Industries in Columbus, Ohio. He was of strong Pentecostal faith, a cherished poet/songwriter and an avid Atlanta Braves fan. He was preceded in death by seven brothers, two sisters and a daughter Melody R. Napier (Ross). He is survived by his three sons, Kenneth R. Napier, Richard A. Napier and Virgil A. Napier; 11 grandchildren and a multitude of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. "Old Paw Paw" will be sadly missed. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at the Reger Funeral Home.
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REV. EDDIE OSTICE DAVIDSON, 66, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, W.Va., due to an accident on his farm. He was born July 1, 1944, in East Lynn, W.Va. Funeral service will be conducted August 18, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, by Elder Roger Jordan of Blaine, Ky., and Elder AJ Perry of East Lynn, both longtime friends and fellow brothers in Christ. He was the son of the late Roscoe and Alberta Adkins- Davidson. He was a 1963 Wayne High School graduate. He was a retired AFL-CIO Local 543 and Operating Engineer Local 132. He was a 36-year member of Bethlehem United Baptist Association. He was a member of Booten Millers Fork United Baptist Church. He served as pastor of many churches through his Christian life. He was preceded in death by sons Todd Edward Davidson and Johnny Mac Davidson. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Lorene Carol Smith-Davidson; two daughters, Valerie and husband Corky Cline, Kelly and husband Daren Adkins and son Cody Davidson and wife Rene, all of Wayne; grandchildren Adam, Amber, and Andrew Cline, Kassie Davidson, Emily Conner, Harley Davidson and Gabe Davidson; two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Hunter Bryant; five girls, Corie, Liz, Phe-Phe, Amber, Deanna and Laynie, who shared his life; five sisters, Emma Davidson, Maxine and Lando Stephens, both of Wayne, Christine and Flem Rowe of Barboursville, W.Va., Ada Wooten of Huntington and Minta and Dude Wooten of East Lynn; and a host of family and friends. A family he claimed as his own, the Farmers - David, Sharon, Telisha, Tiffany and Tawania. Pallbearers will be grandsons Adam, Andrew and Gabe, nephews Larry Rowe, Mark Rowe, Jason Smith, Matthew Stephens and Stacey Wooten and close friends who loved him very much, Jared Cline and Grant Ross. Dad had many special friends with whom he shared a special bond and we are thankful for you. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. Visitation at Morris Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m on Tuesday, August 17. Burial will be at the Davidson Family Cemetery at Nestlow, W.Va.
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JAMES MITCHELL COPLEY, 71, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, died Aug. 17, 2010, in Doctors West Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was a carpenter. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, Webb (W.Va.) Community Church; burial at Copley Cemetery, Webb, W.Va. Visitation two hours before service Thursday at the church. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.
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JOHN MAX BROWN, 39, of Prichard, W.Va., Loving husband and father, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2010, at his residence. John was born on December 18, 1970 in Mooresville, NC and was an Electrician. He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd Grady Brown and Helen Armstrong Brown and one brother Floyd Brown, Jr. Survivors include his loving wife Heidi Brown of Prichard, W.Va.; one son Joe Williams also of Prichard; and one sister Elizabeth Waters of Mooresville, NC. The family would like to extend a very special "Thank You" to Hospice of Huntington, for all of their loving care. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the Ramey Cemetery with Pastor George Thornhill officiating. Friends may call after 6 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2010 at Johnson- Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.
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GENEVA MEREDITH HAGARMAN,73, of Kenova passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. She was born August 16, 1937 in Prichard, WV. a daughter of the late James and Bernice Hatfield Meredith. Geneva was a retired manager from Bell South. Survivors include one daughter Cindy Obregon of Kenova, WV., one son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Fran Hagarman of Homestead, Florida; three grandchildren Celine and Kendal Obregon of Kenova, WV. and Bryce Hagarman of Homestead, Florida; four sisters and two brothers-in- law, Viola Hodge of Kenova, WV., Aveanell and Luther Hodge of Kenova, WV., Doris Sparks of Flatwoods, KY. and Connie and Bill Conley of Ona, WV.; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation or services. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfh
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RONALD FLOYD WEBB, 54, of Genoa, W. Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 19, 2010. Born January 7, 1957, Ronnie served as an Assistant Pastor at Moore's Chapel Church in Louisa, Kentucky. His grandmother, Pearl Webb, who raised him, preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosa Meade Webb, of Genoa; his parents Ray and Della Marcum of Lovely, Ky.; his son, Ronald Webb II and wife Anita of Dunlow, W.Va.; step-son, Devin Block of Logan, W.Va.; stepdaughter Belinda Perry and husband Gary of Columbus, Oh.; grandson Ronald Webb III of Dunlow; and three step-grandchildren, Kendra Block and Karrie Block, both of Mingo County, W.Va., and Jager Perry of Columbus. Also surviving are five sister, Mary Lou, Pat, Tola, Linda, and Betty; three brothers, Tommy, Donnie, and Jimmy; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Charlie Maynard and Kenny Gore officiating. Burial will follow in the Webb Family Cemetery, East Kermit. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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DYLAN COOPER SKIDMORE, infant son of Jeremy William and Susan Forto Skidmore, of Flatwoods, Ky., died Saturday, August 21, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, W.Va. Dylan was preceded in death by his brother, Dakota Chase Skidmore. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Tia Skidmore and two brothers, Nicholas Skidmore and Alexander Skidmore, all at home; his paternal grandparents, Charles and Gwen Skidmore of Ceredo, W.Va.; his maternal grandparents, Mary and Robert Orta of Huntington, W.Va., and Jim and Sue Forto of Chesapeake, Ohio; and his great-grandparents, John and Erma Lee Scott of Huntington, W.Va. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va., is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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WANDA E. SKEENS WEBB STERLING, 77, of Kenova, W.Va., died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, at Madison Park in Huntington, W.Va. She was born April 14, 1933, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Frank and Edna Rickman Skeens. Wanda retired from the Hobart Co. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Sterling; and two brothers, Wilburn and Auburn Skeens. Wanda is survived by one sister, Evelyn Lavonne Combs; two sisters-in-law, Bertha Skeens and Joyce Skeens; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff of Madison Park for their loving care of Wanda. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. A private burial will be in the East Carter County Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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LEO STRAUB, 78, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010, at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, W.Va. A memorial service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, August 26, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Pastor Michael Dillon. Interment will follow later at Oakridge Cemetery, Flatrock, Mich. He was born March 5, 1932, in Maybee, Mich., a son of the late Leo Straub Sr. and Eleanor Schultz Straub. Leo was a laborer for Great Lakes Steel, where he served as the first vice chairman for his union, the United Steel Workers of America. He was also a member of the Lick Creek Baptist Church, and was a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner, with membership in Michigan. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Oma Jean Dillon Straub, a son, Scott Straub, and an infant daughter. Survivors include his daughter Marsha Richmond and husband Keith of Beaver, W.Va.; grandchildren, Matthew, Joshua, Carrie and Faith; three additional daughters, Judy Rickey and husband Bruce, Cynthia Locke and husband Mike, and Jennifer Forrester and husband John; four sons, Douglas Straub, David Straub and wife Nora, Darrell Straub, and Brian Straub; three brothers, James Straub and wife Mary, Robert Straub and wife Debbie, Clinton Straub and wife Nancy, all of Michigan; and numerous additional grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 p.m. until service time Thursday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local Hospice.
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BILLY JACK DROWN, 77, of Kenova, W.Va., husband of Elizabeth Billups Drown, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Kenova United Methodist Church by Rev. Lindsay Thorpe. He was born November 20, 1932, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Delbert and Exa Drown. He was retired from the construction industry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Delbert and Oscar Drown. In addition to his wife, survivors include three daughters Jackie (Phill) Rutherford, Roxanne (Mickey) Fizer and Elizabeth (Jeb) Ryder; five grandchildren and their spouses Joshua (Elizabeth) Rutherford, Billy J. (Kelly) Rutherford, Brandon (Lori) Fizer, Abby (Alex) Walls and Cody Ryder; five great-grandchildren Annie Rutherford, Madison and Savannah Fizer, Liam Rutherford and Addison Walls; three sisters, Dale (Donnie) Powell, Lula Mae (John) Fannin and Rebecca (Everett) Mannon; a host of nieces and nephews, and his special hunting friends Gary Harless, Ryan Castle and Neal Plymale. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until service time on Saturday at the Kenova United Methodist Church. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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ZONA L. KERNS, 93, of Kenova, W.Va., widow of James L. Kerns, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Jerry Chapman. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. She was born December 29, 1916, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harkins and Sylvia Sellards Fry. Zona was a retired employee of the former National Steel Mattress Company of Huntington. She was a member of the Open Door Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post #93 of Kenova. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Delano Watts; granddaughter Joyce Helming and two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Debbie Kerns of Arkansas; and three daughters, Carol Sue Kerns Fields and her husband Paul Fields of Ohio, Sandra Katie Myrtle and her husband Michael Myrtle of Rockwell, N.C., and Dina Stewart and her husband Arlo Stewart of Kentucky; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 14 great- great-grandchildren; a brother Homer Fry of Huntington, W.Va., and her sister Juanita Frazier of Huntington and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until service time Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington.
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EARL BURNS, 79 of East Lynn passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Minister Eddie McComas. Burial will follow at the Burns Cemetery, East Lynn, WV. He was born, April 26, 1931 in East Lynn, WV, a son of the late William Henry and Okle Clara Stephens Burns. He was a self-employed timber man and a Baptist by faith. Two sisters, infant Gladys Burns and Eula Burns also preceded him in death, along with a brother, Thomas Harold Burns. Survivors include two sisters, Josie "Sis" Triplett of Branchland, WV, Sylvia Sue McComas of Branchland, WV; two brothers, James Burns and wife, Phyllis of East Lynn, WV, William Henry Burns, Jr. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service time at Morris Funeral Home.
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RICHARD SPENCE, 64 of Huntington, W.Va., died Saturday, August 28, 2010, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. James Wells; burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. Richard was born April 10, 1946, in Wayne County, W.Va. He was a former employee of Coyne Laundry. He was preceded in death by his mother, Treva Rose Spence Napier; his grandfather who helped raise him, William Spence; and one brother, Jackie R. Napier. Survivors include four brothers, Cletis Napier, Johnny Napier, Clay Napier and David Napier; five sisters, Betty L. Jackson, JoAnn Justice, Judy Marie Napier, Joyce Sue Jackson and Doris Johnson; a special aunt and uncle, Lucreda and Curtis New, and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to assist with burial expenses.
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RICHARD ALLEN "Rick" DAY, 55, of Kenova, W.Va., died Sunday, August 29, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Rev. Fred Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Rick was born June 22, 1955 in Cabell County, W.Va., a son of the late Allen Hobert and Amanda Ferguson Day. He retired from the N&W Railroad. Rick was a U.S. Army veteran. He attended the Church of God in Prichard, W.Va. He is survived by his wife, Gwindolyn Ball Day; three step-daughters, Tina Rickman, Kimberly Marcum and Amanda Kinley; two step-sons, Robbie Muncy and David Muncy; 15 loving grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister and her husband, Debbie and David Ratliff; two nephews, Scott and Joshua Ratliff; one sister-in-law and her husband, Charlene and Brent Smith; and brother-in-law Charles Larry Ball; several nephews and a host of friends. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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MYRTLE NAPIER MAYO, loving mother and grandmother, 74, of Spring Valley, Huntington, W.Va passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Myrtle was born November 18, 1935 at Ferguson Branch, Wayne County, W.Va. She is the daughter of the late Brady and Dovie Damron Napier. She is survived by her four loving daughters, Gerry (Ronnie) Thompson of Huntington, Tammy (James ) Votaw of Georgia, Bonnie (Jeff) Hamm of Kenova and Nola (Clifford) Jones of Georgia, son-in-law William Opachick; 13 grandchildren, Shane Phillips of Arizona, Nicholas Opachick, Dawn Opachick, Michelle Copley, Sherry Hall, Joshua Thompson of Huntington, Ashley Mattox, Bryan Hamm, Caleb Hamm of Kenova, Veronika Price, Wesley Jones, Bradley Jones, Cassie Jones of Georgia, and 12 great-grandchildren; five brothers, Paul (Frances) Napier, Glenn (Lynne) Napier, Roger (Brenda) Napier of Florida, James (June) Napier of Ohio, Carl (Debbie) Napier of Huntington; a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Jerry Mayo; two daughters Lorna Opachick, and Julia Ann Mayo. Pallbearers are grandsons and great-grandsons, Nick Opachick, Bryan Hamm, Caleb Hamm, Joshua Thompson, Wesley Jones, Bradley Jones, James Copley and Steven Price. and one honorary pallbearer, Shane Phillips of Arizona. One special friend Thurmond Rowe of Barboursville, W.Va. Visitation will be at Prince of Peace Church, Huntington, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2010. The funeral service will take place at Prince of Peace Church, Huntington, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Mrs. Mayo will be at the church by noon on Wednesday. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, friends may consider a donation to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. The family wants to extend our utmost thanks and gratitude to all the employees and physicians of the Hospice House. Your kindness and dedication will never be forgotten. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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DORIS GATES PERDUE, 94, of Danville, Indiana, formerly Indianapolis, died August 31, 2010. Doris was born January 10, 1916, in Huntington, West Virginia, to Clarence E. and Georgia Hagar Gates. Doris married Raymond John Perdue on December 25, 1932 in Lavalette, West Virginia. Mr. Perdue preceded her in death along with a grandchild, Melanie Lynne Perdue Ortiz. Doris is survived by her children, Carol (Harold Eugene) Middleton, Raymond Glenn (Dorothy Pauline) Perdue and Loundle Joe (Alice) Perdue, and her grandchildren, John Powers (Cheryl) Perdue, Elden Glenn (deceased; Catherine) Perdue, Edward Eugene Middleton, Suann (Dr. Vernon) Sondak; nine great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2010 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center Washington Park North 2706 Kessler Blvd. West Drive Indianapolis, Indiana 46228. No visitation is scheduled. Inurnment and graveside services will be held 12:30 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 2010, in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, West Virginia. 1-800-844-0700
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JOE GOODWIN PRESTON, 65 of Prichard, W.Va., died Tuesday, August 31, 2010, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va., while surrounded by a host of loving family, friends and compassionate caregivers. Born August 12, 1945, in Riterwood, Ala., he was the third son of the late Goodwin Wayne and Nola Preston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Judy Dickerson. He is survived by his wife JoAnn; one daughter, Kathy Liston (Richard) of Ft. Richardson, Ark.; one son, Dan of Grayson, Ky.; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Bernard of Genoa, W.Va., Don of Huntington and Jerry of Kenova, W.Va.; one sister, Janie Runyon of Genoa; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Joe made a generous donation to the health sciences community through the Marshall University Human Gift Registry so that he may become a source of life for others. There will be an informal memorial gathering at the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church, 848 13th St. Kenova, WV at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 2010. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Joe G. Preston to Hospice of Huntington, PO Box 464 Huntington, WV 25709.

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