WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
September, 2010

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Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Higgins- Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for CHARLES D. ADKINS, 73, who passed away early Sunday morning (date not given) at his home. Charles was born March 21,1937, in Wayne County, W:Va., the son of Charley and Theora (Gilkerson) Adkins. Charles served in the United States Army, during Vietnam. He retired from GM as a die setter. He was a member of Church of Christ. He was also a member of the Mahoning County Coon Hunters Association and the Masonic Lodge. He received the Golden Music Award for blue grass music from the House of Delegates in West Virginia. He currently has an album in the Smithsonian Institute. His wife, the former Judith A. Rutherford, whom he married June 29,1968, passed away April 9,1995. He leaves a son, Richard (Sabrina) Hodges of West Virginia; a stepson, Danny Lane of West Virginia; five sisters, Leola Mills of West Virginia, Mazel Ross and Nellie Adkins, both of Waverly, Ohio, Melita Adkins Wooten and Velora Frasher, both of West Virginia; two brothers, Wetzel (Wanda) ' Adkins of Kentucky, and Lowell (Joyce) Adkins of West Virginia; two grandchildren; and five step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a stepson, Marty Lane; three sisters, Delsie, Juanita and Polly Ann; and his loving companion, Jackie Willison. Charles' family would like to thank his special friends, Debbie, Tammy, Don and Sue, and many other dear friends for all of their care. Family and friends may call Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Green Haven Memorial Gardens.
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MARY JANE WATTS, 73, of East Lynn, WV, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Wayne, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, WV, by Elder Sam Frye. Burial followed at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. She was born September 30, 1936 in Boone County, WV, a daughter of the late Ottie Clyde and Chloey Mae Myers Bennett. Her husband, Robert Watts, two sons, Robert and Bobby Glenn Watts, two sons-inlaws, Robert Merchant and; Johnny Adkins, a grandson, Darryl Joe Maynard, II, three brothers, Bobby Whitman Bennett, Phillip Martin Bennett, and Emmitt Kyle Bennett, a nephew, Alfred Lee Mitchell, and a niece, Donna Jean Highland also preceded her in death. Survivors include seven daughters, Carolyn (Dean) Smith of Maryland, Lois Jean (Till) Aliff of Genoa, Diania Merchand of Prichard, Roberta (Bob) Wallace of Wayne, Betty Adkins of Wayne, Wanda (Daryl) Maynard of Wayne, Cathy (Greg) Perise of Frederick, MD; three sisters, Adina M. Mitchell of Cleveland, OH, Jen•i (Dwayne) Hiland of Kansas City, MO, Annabelle (Dorman) Ixos of Warsaw, HO, and Glenn Bennett of Cleveland, OH; ten grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. She will be dearly missed and loved by her family and host of friends.
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ARTHUR JOSEPH "A. J." WILLIAMSON, 36, of Kenova, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010. He was born July 1, 1974 in Steubenville, Ohio, to Arthur Edward Williamson and Pamela Kay (Dean) Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Angela; his children, Devin Williamson, Kolton Kitchen, Tessa Ekers, Kourtney Ekers, Jaron Ekers, Brandy Hooks, Ashley Williamson, Jessica Weisberger and Christopher Williamson. Additional survivors include two sisters, Vondalynn Jean Atwell and Tracy Birmingham; a brother, Jason Williamson; a grandmother, Vonnie Williamson; several aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Williamson was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Ekers, paternal grandfather, Arthur Junior Williamson, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dean. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 2010, at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Docks Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until time of service at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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BILL "WILLIAM" COPLEY, 93, of Lavalette, W.Va., went home to be with his Savior on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Visitation will be at Morris Funeral Home on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. Services will be conducted at Morris Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6, 2010, with Elders Leo Maynard, Buster Maynard and Lucian Nelson of the Bethlehem Association officiating. Burial will follow at Silos D. Copley Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. Bill was born the oldest of seven children on July 22, 1917, in the Sweetwater area of Dunlow, W.Va., to the late Wayne and Fairabell (Maynard) Copley. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Copley; and a sister, Marie Copley. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Biddie (Lawson) Copley; five children, (son) Jennings L. (Kimberly A. Miller) Copley of Ona, W.Va.; (son) William A. (Pamela Sue Clay) Copley of Wayne, W.Va.; (son) Ronald D. (Terri L. Lycans) Copley of Carabelle, Fla.; (daughter) Connie S. (Copley) (James G. Lycans Jr.) Lycans of Providence Forge, Va.; (son) James W. (Shelia C. Hodge) (Skaggs) Copley of Catlettsburg, Ky.; five sisters, Sadie (Copley) Martin, and Delsie (Copley) (Auxier) Maynard of Altizer Addition Huntington, W.Va., Wilda May (Copley) Walden of Huntington, W.Va., Rosalee (Copley) Maynard of the Sweetwater area of Dunlow, W.Va., and Doris Jean (Copley) Walden of Huntington, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; scores of nieces and nephews, close friends and relatives. His six grandsons will be his pallbearers. He served in the CCCs prior to World War II and proudly served in World War II as a MP (military police) and a top turret gunner on the B-17 Flying Fortress assigned to the 457th Bombardment Group of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in the European Theatre of the war. He was promoted to the rank of technical sergeant, flew 14 missions prior to the end of the war and was awarded two Bronze Stars and an Air Medal. He met the love of his life in Delbarton, W.Va., after the war, and started their family. He is a member of the Philadelphia United Baptist Church in Lavalette, W.Va. He was a retired member of Teamster Local No. 505. He was a truck driver for Case Driveway in Huntington, W.Va., and moved heavy equipment for Union Boiler Company of Nitro, W.Va. He loved his family, friends, riding his four-wheeler and enjoyed listening to and telling good stories. He broke his hip in January 2010 and went through successful rehabilitation at Health South and Wayne Rehabilitation. The family wants to thank the Veterans Administration Medical Center for their continued support and the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their loving care in his time of need. In honor of our father, the family wishes that in lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House or charity of your choice.
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TERRY WAYNE PARSLEY, 48, of 194 Hayes St., Harmony, N.C., passed away suddenly at his home, Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. He was born April 11, 1962, in Jacksonville, Fla., he was the son Carl Lester Parsley of Crum, W.Va., and the late Lily Belle Crum Parsley. Mr. Parsley worked as a maintenance technician, and was also a member of Liberty Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Baisden. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Mary Jeanette Rankin Parsley, of the home; one son, Nathan Parsley, of the home; two daughters, Amber Parsley of the home, and Hannah Parsley of Maiden, N.C.; a brother, Larry (Buddy) Parsley and wife Doris of Fort Gay, W.Va.; five sisters, Lora Campbell and husband Lenwood of Kitts Hill, Ohio, Phyllis Thompson and husband Greg of Genoa, W.Va., Rhonda Preston and husband Millard of Genoa, W.Va.; and Jennifer Parsley, of Ohio; and numerous nieces, nephews. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Chapman Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Roger Holland officiating. Burial followed in the Harmony City Cemetery, under direction of Chapman Funeral Home.
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HENRY ADKINS, 72, of Wayne, WV, who was led to the Lord by Jerry and Joe Trautwein in the spring of this year, joined Him on Friday, September 3, 2010 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 6, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Jerry Trautwein. Burial followed at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. He was born October 13, 1937 at Dunlow, WV, a son of the late Curtis and Mary Maynard Adkins. Henry was a retired self-employed brick mason and was Baptist by faith. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie Adkins, Ralph Adkins and Billy Adkins, a sister-in-law, Glendola Adkins, a nephew, Billy Adkins, Jr., and his second wife, Wyelda Thompson Adkins. Survivors include his first wife and mother of his children, Margaret Laney Adkins, his caregiver and life companion, Jo Ann Ferguson Bevino; two daughters, Jennifer Adkins and husband, Rick of Ceredo, WV, and Kathy Perry and husband, Darryl of Genoa, WV; five sons, Michael Adkins and wife, Opal, and Ronnie Adkins and wife, Bonnie, all of Wayne, WV, Jeff Adkins of Newton Grove, NC, Chet Adkins and wife, Joan, and Kevin Adkins and fiancée Tammy, all of Huntington, WV; a sister, Bonnie Field and husband, Jack of Milton, WV; a brother, Millard Adkins and wife, Hester of Wayne, WV; two sisters-in-law, Wilma Adkins of Lavalette, WV, and Ida Adkins of Wayne, WV; 21 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
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FREDDIE LEE SIAS SR., 73, of Ranger, W.Va., passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 at the Montana Freewill Baptist Church by Elder Willie McClellan. Burial will follow at the Sias Cemetery at Ranger. He was born Sept. 8, 1937, in Lincoln County, W.Va., a son of the late William and Norma Lucinda Chevront Sias. He was a former ambulance driver for Tri-County Rescue Squad and was Baptist by faith. Two sisters, Rose Lucas and Lillie Prichard, and a brother, David Sias, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Angeline Sias; two daughters, Martha Sipes of Princeton, W.Va., and Paulette Sias of Ranger, W.Va.; two sons, Freddie Sias Jr. and wife Bianca of Chesapeake, Ohio, and John Sias and wife Stephanie of Ranger, W.Va.; four sisters, Winnie Ruth McClellan and husband Willie, and Phyllis Adkins and husband Roger Glen, all of Ranger, W.Va., Mae Bolyard of Pennsylvania, and Sally Sias of Maryland; three brothers, Collie Sias and wife Etta Jean, and Herb Sias, all of Ranger, W.Va., and Texal Sias of Ohio; and six grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.
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JAKE CLARK, 87, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. He was born March 16, 1923, in Marigold, W.Va., a son of the late Samuel and Stella Clark. He served in the U.S. Army in W.W.II. and was a forest fire warden for Wayne County. He had also worked in Pennsylvania as a coal miner, Spring Hill Dairy where he delivered milk, and retired as a self-employed general contractor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Price Clark; four infant children; one brother; one sister; and one great-granddaughter. Survivors include four daughters, Rose Perry, who was also his primary caregiver, and her husband Harmon of Huntington, Linda Melde and husband Rainard of New York, Peggy Thierry and husband Robert of Genoa, W.Va., and Katie Clark of East Lynn, W.Va.; three sons, Lewis Clark, Jerry Ray Clark and Derek Allen Clark, all of East Lynn; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; and four step great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Stella Mae Ferguson of Wayne, W.Va.; two brothers, Jasper Clark of Pennsylvania and Jennings Clark of Wayne; and a very special caregiver, Dora Thierry of Ft. Gay, W.Va. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Jo-Lin Health Care Center, King's Daughters Medical Hospital and the VA Medical Center for their loving care and support. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brothers A. J. Perry and Garland Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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JAMES E. FYFFE, 51, of Amelia, Ohio, formerly of Kenova, W.Va., died Sept. 4, 2010, at Hospice of Cincinnati. He was a machine operator for Orbit Manufacturing in Ohio. He was a member of the American Legion Post 93 in Kenova. He leaves behind his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Kim; son, David; and stepchildren, Angela and Ryan. He also has three grandchildren. Visitation will be at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. There will be no funeral or burial services. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Hospice of Cincinnati Inc., c/o Bethesda Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.
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JAMES S. SPURLOCK, 60, of Ona, husband of Benita Basenback Spurlock, passed away at his home on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. He was born on Sept. 26, 1949, in Cabell County, a son of the late Emmett and Tressie Adkins Spurlock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Estel Clark. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Jessica Spurlock of Barboursville, Brianna Spurlock of Ona, Chad Spurlock of Huntington, and Krista (Ronnie) Chapman of Ona; eight grandchildren, James Chapman, Alexandrea Arnold, Brayden Arnold, Logan Baldwin, Brandon James, Rae-Anne Spurlock, Kyler Spurlock and Kae-Lee Spurlock; one sister, Patty (Nick) Beever of Huntington; one brother, Tony (Virena) Spurlock of Wayne County; stepfather, Charles "Buddy" Clark; father and mother-in-law, Howard and Patricia Basenback; special friend, David Harbour; and a host of other friends and family. He was a 38-year employee of Sturm Machine Shop (now Sulzer Pump) and the president of I.A.M. Union Local Lodge 2798. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev. Phillip Bowen officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may call Wednesday afternoon from noon until time of the service at the mortuary. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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JAMES DAVID CLARK, JR., 46, of Huntington, WV, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Minister Eddie McComas. Burial will follow at the Watson Cemetery, Branchland, WV. He was born September 6, 1963 in Huntington, a son of James Clark (SR.) of Indianapolis, IN and Carolyn Vernatte Wylie of Chesapeake, OH. He was Baptist by faith. Additional survivors include a daughter, Beverly Clark of Huntington, WV; two sons, Gary Clark and wife, Alicia of Indianapolis, IN, and Jeremiah Clark of Chesapeake, OH; three sisters, Robin Clark of Indianapolis, IN, Missy Jones of Barboursville, WV and Jenny Jones of Huntington, WV, and three grandchildren. Friends may call from noon until service time Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Liberty Baptist Church of Four Mile.
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BARBARA SUE ROTEN, 68, of Lavalette, WV, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at. St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV. She was born August 18, 1942 at Wayne, WV, a daughter of the late John and Grace Marsh Followay. She was a homemaker and was protestant by faith. A brother, Jack Followay, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Robert Lee Roten; a daughter, Tina Marlow of Bremen, GA; two sons, Gary Roten of Bremen, GA, and Mark Roten of Lavalette, WV; a sister, Dorothy Ward of Wayne, WV; three brothers, Johnny Bill Followay of Wayne, WV, Robert Welch and Donald Welch, both of Huntington, WV; four grandchildren, Jeremy Roten, Jessica Ball, Kristen Wheeler, and Mara Sue Roten, and four great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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ELLA MARIE ROBERTSON, 91, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. She was born on March 17, 1919 in Dunlow, W.Va. Marie was a member of Old Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents Martin and Olive (Copley) Artrip; her husband James C. Robertson; two daughters Janet Childers and Jacqueline Robertson; four sisters Estelle, Fern Mildred and Louise; and one brother Don. Survivors include three daughters Fern (Roy) Thompson of Genoa, W.Va., Phyllis (Dave) Stebner of Wadsworth, OH, Joan (Kenneth) Wellman of South Point, OH; one son Charles (Betsi) Robertson of Bay Village, OH.; two sisters Vinnie Okulich of Garden City, MI and Janice Burns of Orient, OH; one son-in-law Verl Childers of Wayne, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend a heartfelt word of thanks to Hospice and Special caregivers Norma, Shirley and Freda for all of their loving care and support. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Preston officiating. Burial followed at the Robertson-Cyrus Cemetery.
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TRENT BOYES, 81, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. He was born on April 10, 1929 in Fort Gay, W.Va. Trent was a carpenter and served in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Emmett Boyes and Ella Belle Trent Boyes; two sisters, Opal and Betty; and five brothers, Emmett, Nelson, Ralph, Paul and Raymond. Survivors include three brothers, Roy Kenneth (Rosalea) Boyes of Wayne, W.Va., Robert Boyes of Ohio, Ted (Nancy) Boyes of Elyria, OH, and one sister Jane (Ron) Nettleton of Spring Hill, FL. There was no memorial service. Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Boyes family.
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CARL PERRY, 90, of Frankfort, died at 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2010, in the Old Town Friendly Rest, Frankfort, following an extended illness. He was born April 27, 1920, Dunlow, WV, to the late Esau and Polly Maynard Perry. On August 5, 1940, he married the former Corda Irene Fry, who preceded him in death on August 5, 2005. He is survived by their five children: Carla Y. Burns; Doris E. (Ronald) Willett; Douglas E. (Marita) Perry, all of Frankfort; Kathy L. (Mark) Hoagland, Greer, SC; and Dwight R. "Rick,," Perry, Frankfort; grandchildren: Luke (Cindy) Burns; Sabra DeWitt; Angela (Michael) Ellis; Stephen Willett; Carl (Mindy) Willett; Carrie (Bryan) Bowdle; Ben (Yuhang) Perry; Sam (Heather) Perry; Lydia (Seth) Tost; Ruth Perry; Deborah (Grant) McKinney; Rebecca (Jorge) Bautista; Micah Perry; Jesse (Kelly) Perry; Meredith Hoagland; Hillary (Jordan) Furbish; Drew Hoagland; Aaron (Autumn) Perry; Nathan Perry; and Jared Perry; 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson Mark Burns; brothers Hobert, Melvin, Charles, Jesse, Anse, Curtis and Owen Perry; and sisters Gracie Maynard and Lula Maynard. Carl worked as a local farmer and retired from the B & 0 Railroad following 30 years and one day of service as a conductor. Carl served his country in the US Army from 1943-1946, Technician Fourth Grade, as an electrical arc welder. He was a member of Faith Chapel. Funeral services will be held at Noon Saturday, September 11, at the Calvary Baptist Church, 2486 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe, with Pastor Brandon Lee and Pastor Tom Kramer officiating. Military graveside services, conducted by the Circleville AmVets Honor Guard, will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Garden. Friends may call Friday from 5-8 pm at HALLER FUNERAL HOME. Memorial contributions may be made to either: Adena Health Foundation Cancer Fund, 272 Hospital Rd., Chillicothe, OH 45601; or Samaritans Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. His online guestbook is available at www. HallerFuneralHome.com.
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MOHAMED ROSHEDA "BUTCH" HIAT, 65, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 8, 2010. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late Ramali and Bertha Lucas Hiat. Two brothers, Ramali "Bob" Hiat and GhuAmali Hiat, also preceded him in death. Survivors include three daughters, Eula Duff and her husband Jimmie; Sherry Bowen, and Jennifer Followay, all of Wayne; one son Jimmie Hiat and wife Alesha, also of Wayne; and 10 grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Eula Adams and husband Homer of Chesapeake, Ohio; four brothers Wilkie Hiat of Ranger, W.Va., Clarence Lucas and wife Darlena of East Lynn, W.Va., Dwayne Lucas and wife Lisa of Lavalette, W.Va., and Orbie Dale Lucas and wife Lorie of Charleston, W.Va.; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Lambert Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. Friends may call twos hours prior to the service on Saturday.
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JOYCE DARLENE KEENE, 57 , of Fort Gay passed away on September 9, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Oliver Mounts and Effie Crabtree Mounts, two sisters; Pearl Robertson and Delena Anderson and brother Leroy Mounts. She is survived by daughter Krystal L. Keene of Fort Gay and two sons Jason L. Keene of Louisa and Sean C. Keane of Sidney, Kentucky, three sisters; Debris Frazier of Fort Gay, Sue Triplett of Louisa and Deeanna Robertson of Fort Gay and one brother Gary Mounts of Fort Gay. Funeral services were Monday September 13 at 2 p.m. officiated by Bro. Bill Spriggs and Bro. Gary Mounts with burial following in the Keene Family Cemetery in Fort Gay.
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JIMMIE LEE SMITH SR., 74, of Huntington, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Jimmie was born on May 10, 1936, in Huntington, a son of the late Gaines Arthur and Katherine America Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Tonya Gay Murphy; brothers, Gene, Bobby Jo and Delbert Smith; and a grandson-in-law, Tommy Hall. He was retired from ACF and was a member of First Huntington Christian Baptist Church. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Donna Marlene Smith; son, Jimmie Lee Smith Jr.; four granddaughters and their husbands, Roberta and Travis Noble of Barboursville, Jamie and Jason Stapleton of Huntington, Beth and Jared Van Reenan of Huntington, and Carrie Hall and Jay Meadows of Huntington; five great-grandchildren, Zachary and Maxwell Noble, Parker Van Reenan, and Marissa and Thomas Hall; two sisters, Betty Erwin of Huntington, and Teb Holderby of Huntington; one brother and his wife, Gaines and Mattie Smith of Huntington; sisters-in -law and brothers-in-law, David and Shirley Armstrong of Chesapeake, Ohio, Bucky and Wanda Roy of Lesage, and Sam Roy of Lesage. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and a special family friend, Connie Spitler. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the First Huntington Christian Baptist Church, Huntington, with Pastor Richard Maynard officiating. Entombment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington. Online condolence may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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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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MRS. JUNE ADKINS NAPIER, 74, of Ceredo, W.Va., entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2010. She was born on October 8, 1935, to the late Oscar and Vicie Ferguson Adkins at Kiahsville, W.Va. She was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School, employed by Owens, and later retired after 18 years of service as secretary of Ceredo-Kenova Middle School. As well as her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, William Napier Miranda; brothers Ervin B., Oscar Jr., and Shirley Ray Adkins, and a sister, Jettie Lee Adkins. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Mose A. Napier, former Mayor of Ceredo. She enjoyed serving the community as First Lady for 40 years. Other survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Sherrie Napier Miranda and Steven Nelson, and a very special granddaughter Sarah Ann Miranda, of Huntington, W.Va.; son and daughter-in-law Philip A. and Elisabeth Napier, and a very special former daughter-in-law, Cynthia Agee Napier, and three very special grandsons, Alexander, Grant and Clark Napier, all of Canberra, Australia; two sisters, Jewell Sunderlin of Churchville, Va., and Cleo Harger of Springfield, Mo.; three brothers, E. Gene, Fred T., and Otis E. Adkins, all of Ceredo, W.Va.; many nieces and nephews; along with very special caregivers, Barbara and April Robertson, Jada Keesee, Crystal Perkins, Pearl Shepard, Sonya Freize and David Lyons. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 16, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Ceredo with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow in the Crescent Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. The family requests expressions of sympathy be made by donation to either Hospice of Huntington or to the American Lung Association, these may be made at the church. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com. She will be remembered as a warm, generous Christian to all who knew her.
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HARRY SKEENS, 77, of Kenova, W.Va., died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at Oakmont Manor in Flatwoods, Ky. Harry was born April 19, 1933, in Wayne County, a son of the late Pearl and Jessie Dean Skeens. He was retired from All-State Steel. Harry was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by two daughters, Patty and Kenny Acord of Kenova, and Diana Skeens and Roger Gilkerson of Kenova; three grandsons, Scotty Myers and Dena Leslie of Kenova, Joseph Acord and Heather Maynard of Kenova, and Anthony and Brooke Acord of Ceredo; three great-grandchildren, Isabella Myers, Maddy Acord and Parker Acord; and a special niece, Emma Jean Helms. There will be no public services. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family.
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DAVID LEE MOSLEY, 65, of Canton, Ga., formerly of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Brian Center Heath and Rehabilitation. Mr. Mosley was born November 30, 1944, in Kenova, son of the late Sara W. Rice and Elmer Lee Mosley. David was a self-employed machinist for over 40 years, he loved playing guitar, music and drag racing. Left behind is David's wife Phyllis Carol Holland Mosley, whom he married June 24, 1966; their two children, David Matthew Mosley and his wife Maritess of Ballground, Ga., and Carrie Lea Mosley of Canton, Ga.; one grandchild, Kevon Matthew Mosley; brother Benjy J. Mosley (Shelia) and sister Ghetonda Mosley Shertzer, both of Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services to celebrate David Lee Mosley's life will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at the Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home, Panola Street, Catlettsburg, Ky. Pastor Scott Byard will offer a message of inspiration. Final rest in VanHorn Cemetery, Rowe Creek, Lawrence County, Kentucky. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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IRENE COPLEY, 73, formerly of Dunlow, WV, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital. She was born September 17, 1936 to Dan and Ruby Browning of Delbarton, WV. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the Twin Oaks Cemetery on Big Branch, Dunlow, WV. There will be no visitation. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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FRANKLIN EUGENE DOSS SR., 73, born October 10, 1936 to the late Fred Doss and Tennie Pennington Doss went to be with the Lord September 11, 2010 while at his residence in Fort Gay. Preceding him in death was his wife of 29 years, Kathleen Webb Doss. They had two children, Doris (Buddy) Parsley and Franklin (Debbie) Doss Jr. both of Fort Gay. He had six grandchildren; two brothers, Roger Doss and Richard Doss both of Fort Gay; one sister, Julie Pratt of Mansfield, Ohio. Eugene was a member of Oak Grove Church and was retired from the Local 543 Carpenters Union. Eugene was a wonderful husband, dad, and papaw. He will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Grove Church in Fort Gay with Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial will follow at the Doss Cemetery.
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FRANCES LOUISE PENNINGTON FISCHER slipped quietly out of this life and into Heaven on September 12, 2010. She was born in Huntington on July 6, 1921, to the late Omar G. Pennington and Emma Markin Pennington. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Charles Lee Fischer, brothers Walter Pennington, Bill Pennington, Omar Maxwell "Max" Pennington, Ivan "Sonny" Pennington, Dale Pennington and sister Dorothy Pennington Grubb Robinette. She is survived by one brother, Ralph Pennington, one son, Bob Fischer and his wife Lynn, a daughter, Brenda Fischer, all of Huntington and a daughter, Barbara Fischer Fowble and her husband Chelcie "Bud" Fowble of Gallipolis, Ohio. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Robert Fischer Jr. "JR", Amy Fischer Booth and her husband Jason Booth, Cory Fischer and his wife Denise, Ryan Fowble and his wife Beth, Kristi Fowble Bennett and her husband Brad Bennett. The grandchildren have blessed Frances' life with 12 great-grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Harveytown Good Samaritan Church. Frances worked for the Reliance Dress Factory, the Wood Mosaic veneering mill and the Sylvania light plant before settling into her natural role as homemaker, mother and grandmother. She touched the lives of so many people in her 89 years on this earth that she will be leaving a legacy of sacrificial love, laughter, compassion and the hope for a grand reunion day to complete her circle of love. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, by the Rev. Bob Hale. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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LISA C. HOLMES, 43, of Huntington, WV. passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. She was born October 31, 1966 in Franklin County, Ohio to Ralph Holman of Hilliard, Ohio and Jannie Vernatter Holman of Crum, WV. In addition to her parents she is survived by one son Michael J. Wirth of Grove City, Ohio; brother James Tolman and his wife of Crum, WV.; sister Jennifer Lynn Holman Hopkins, her husband and two children of Hilliard, Ohio; aunts and uncles Lummie and Lannie Brown of Crum, WV, Betty Jo Heath of Crum, WV, Juanita Blackburn of Crum, WV, Clo Ann Copley of Crum, WV, Otis Vernatter of Crum, WV, Ted and Phyllis Vernatter of Michigan; friend James Wirth of Grove City, Ohio. Private family services at Vernatterl Cemetery, Crum, WV. Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com.
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FONTELLA "FAWN" WEBB DALLESANDRO, 79 of Sun City AZ, formerly of Ceredo died Sunday September 12, 2010. She is the daughter of the late Cullie and Sallie Williamson Webb, she was born September 6, 1931 in Fort Gay. A member of the 1950 graduating class of Ceredo-Kenova High School, she lived and worked in Akron, Ohio for many years prior to retiring to Sun City. She was a talented artist, leaving behind many beautiful paintings for her family and friends to treasure, Sister's Christina Skeens and Vandetta "Faye" Zaratian preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter Velvet Dellasandro of Los Angeles, Roberta Ratcliff of Ceredo and Teresa Frazier of Sun City, brother-in-law G.I. Zaratsian of Sun City, and several nieces and nephews whom she truly loved. Local nieces and nephews include Julie Burgess of Ceredo, Myra Haught of Huntington and Becky (Bob) Moses of Kenova; nephews Connie Ratcliff of Ceredo and Errol Whitley of Chesapeake. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. There will be no services.
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INA MARIE ADKINS FERGUSON, 82 , went home to the Lord after a long and happy life (paper dated 9/13/2010). Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jerry Matt. Burial will follow in Bowen Cemetery, Huntington. She was born March 8, 1928, in Wayne County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Henry and Pinkie Bradshaw Adkins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William B. Ferguson; and an infant twin daughter, Diana Paulette. Survivors include four daughters, Donna ( Fred) Riley of Dallas, Texas, Karen ( Larry) Perdue of Fort Mill, S.C., Rosemary Ferguson of Kenova, W.Va., Kathy (Bill) Bowman of Elizabeth City, N.C.; grandchildren, Joshua Perdue, Sara Dolan, Seth Perdue, Shelley Rithianos, Brett Bowman and Chloe Riley; great-grandchildren, Bryson Perdue, Mia Rayfield, Sophia Perdue and Michael Dolan III. In addition, she is survived by one brother, Daniel Glenn Adkins of Ohio; and one brother-in-law, Harry Ferguson of Huntington; and numerous nieces and nephews; as well as friends, Ce Ce Wilds and Vicky Carver; and a very special caregiver and friend, Tina Ellis. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.
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PRUDENCE SKEANS CHRISTOPHER, 84, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Monday, September 13, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 11: a.m. Thursday, September 16, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Elder Johnson Queen with burial following at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Born October 31, 1925, Prudence was a daughter of the late John and Premilia Mills Skeans. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Elliott Christopher, brother Otis Skeans, sister Lola Watts, an infant sister, and a grandson, Jared Christopher. She was a homemaker and Baptist by faith. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Christopher of Wayne and Mike Christopher and wife Tammy of Wayne; and one brother, Lambert Skeans of Huntington. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time Thursday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.
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ROY THURMAN THOMPSON, 79, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, September 13, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev'd Monty Brown. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne County, W.Va. He was born November 23, 1930, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Boyd and Viola Tomblin Thompson. He was a retired carpenter, a former employee of Houdaille Industries and a retired employee of Adel Fastners Inc. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, having received the Purple Heart. He was a member of the VFW. He was a member of Lynn Chapel United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Reba Emogene Ray Thompson, a sister Donna Nicholas and two brothers Julius "Jack" Thompson and Billy Hubert Thompson. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Rev'd Thurman David Thompson and his wife Jane Thompson of Man, W.Va. and Rev'd Bart R. Thompson and his wife Rev'd Martha Ognibene of Piedmont, W.Va.; five grandchildren Jennifer Webb, Allison Webb, Adrienne Ognibene, Kelsey Ognibene and James Ognibene, three great-grandchildren Tyler Webb, Marcus Webb and Marley Webb; two brothers and a sister-in-law, James Thompson of Lavalette, W.Va. and Boyd Thompson Jr. and his wife Irene Thompson of Hillsboro, W.Va.; a sister Thelma Queen of Lavalette, W.Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Military graveside rites will be conducted. Contributions may be made to the Lynn Chapel United Methodist Church, 5615 Lynn Creek Road, Huntington, WV 25704, or to the Thompson-Ognibene Scholarship Fund, 900 Washington Street, East, Charleston, WV 25301. Pallbearers will be Brent Ray, Bruce Ray, Don Davis, Robert Davis, Jim Reed and Terry Zihlman. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger .
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RUTH HARVEY, 82, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away Monday, September 13, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 16, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Rev. Luther Dingess and Rev. Thomas Kitts. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born October 3, 1927, at Union City, N.J., a daughter of the late Peter and Mary Schlesler Schmidt. She was a homemaker and devoted Christian, being Baptist by faith. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Norma Brescia and Dorothy Sanchirico, brother Peter Schmidt II, and grandson Kenneth Harvey. Survivors include three daughters, Catherine Watts and husband Bob of Genoa, Carol Watts and husband Billy of Huntington, and Sue Harvey of Lavalette, W.Va.; three sons, Clifford Harvey II of Columbus, Ohio, David Harvey and wife Sue Ann of South Point, Ohio, and Gregory Harvey and wife Kristie of Kenova, W.Va.; a sister, Marion Porter of Plantsville, Conn.; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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POLLY MARIE PERRY, 45 of Dunlow, W.Va., passed away at home Tuesday, September 14, 2010. She was born August 17, 1957 in Logan County, a daughter of Dorothy Jean Perry of Dunlow, and the late Sampson Perry. Additional survivors include her sister Judith Ann Perry, also of Dunlow; and her uncle, Lark Williamson and his wife Wanda of Wilsondale, W.Va. Polly loved crafts and roller skating. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2010 at the Perry Cemetery, Dunlow. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.
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LARRY DEAN SMITH, 55, of Hemet, Calif., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Canton, Mich. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, September 20, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Rick Glass. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. He was born February 4, 1954, in Huntington, a son of James B. Smith and the late Imogene F. Smith. Larry was a heavy truck body mechanic. Additional survivors include two daughters, Stacey and Sara; two grandchildren, Genevieve and Anthony; and three brothers, Jim, Calvin and Tyson Smith. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.
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MAMIE ELLEN MEEK FERGUSON, 79, of Kenova, W.Va., died Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, Bishop J. Rabun Haddock officiating. Burial will follow in the Catlettsburg Cemetery, Catlettsburg, Ky. Mamie was born September 9, 1931, in Dunlow, W.Va., a daughter of the late Patrick and Grace Hundley Meek. She was retired from the Golden Rail in Kenova. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Lee Ferguson; four sisters and two brothers. She is survived by three daughters, Debra Rickman, Susan Stover of Huntington and Jo Ellen Meek of Kenova; five grandchildren, John, Shawn and Christopher Rickman, Jamie Scarberry and Jason Buskirk; three great-grandchildren, Justin Houts, Summer Scarberry and Garrin Buskirk. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova.
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LILA LEE ANDERSON, 78 of Huntington, WV passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation. She was the widow of Walter James Anderson, a homemaker and mother to Kevin Anderson of Huntington. Lila was born March 12, 1932 in Pineville, WV, a daughter of the late Walter and Lillie Goode. Graveside services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday by Pastor Jerry Matt at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova. In addition to her son Lila is survived by a host of friends and family. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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REBECCA JUNE PERRY, 89, passed away Wednesday, September 15, in Smithfield, Virginia. Rebecca was the daughter of Harvey Preston and Rebecca Jackson. She was Valedictorian of her graduating class at Buffalo High School, received a teaching degree from Marshall College, and taught at several schools in Wayne County. She met her future husband, Raymond, while teaching at the one-room school on Perry Ridge, Wayne County, WV. They were married in 1944, and June became a Navy wife. She accompanied Raymond to many exciting and interesting duty stations, and was a strong, loving and supportive mother to their children while he was overseas, or on ship assignments. They retired to Pensacola, FL then moved to Titusville, FL in 1990. June is survived by siblings Richard Preston of Prichard, WV; Sally Ann Dishun of Fairfax, VA; Betty Ward of Prichard, WV; Janet Bailey of Prichard, WV; Jack Preston of Prichard, WV; Sandra Morehead of Akron, Ohio; and Joe Preston of Kenova, WV; son Gordon Curtis Perry of Titusville and daughter Suzanne Perry Spann of Smithfield, VA; grandchildren Kurt Alexander Spann of Smithfield, VA and Kristopher Ahren Spann of Chesapeake, VA; Derek Preston Perry of Titusville, FL and Larkin Sandra Reyes of Titusville, FL; and great-grandchildren Gabriel Ahren Spann of Chesapeake, VA and Savannah Kaitlyn Reyes of Titusville, FL. June is one of the unsung heroines of the "Greatest Generation." She represented all the extraordinary qualities of that generation, and kept the home fires burning while Raymond was away. She was dedicated to her family, and she was greatly loved by them and her many friends. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh, and she will be greatly missed. A visitation will be held from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at North Brevard Funeral Home with services following at 5 p.m. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.northbrevardfuneralhome.com
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NORRIS ELDON ADKINS, 69, of Bowen Creek, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2010. He was born August 20, 1941, in Cabell County, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Eldridge and Amanda Ferguson Adkins, and one brother, Ellis Glen Adkins. He was a member of Salem United Baptist Church for 33 years. Norris leaves behind his loving wife of 49 years, Dorothy (Dottie) Lester Adkins; one sister, Vonnie (Archie) France of Salt Rock, W.Va.; three daughters, Tonya (Eddie) Roush and Amanda (Larry) Turner of West Jefferson, Ohio, Dawnetta (Alvin) Parsons of Barboursville, W.Va.; one son, Chris (Charity) Adkins of Bowen Creek; seven grandchildren, Rachel Shonk, Eddie Roush III, Josh and Jarred Parsons, Jacob and Aaron Turner, and Julie Ann Adkins; three step-grandchildren, Melissa and Cindy Roush, and Josh Turner; seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. Jimmy Lester, Rev. Carlos Gibson and Rev. Jodi Thompson. Burial will be in Morrison Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Psalms 118:24.
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ARDREY LEE BLANKENSHIP, 55, of Rittman, OH, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at the Autumn Wood Nursing and Rehab after a long illness. He was born on August 16, 1955 in Wayne County, West Virginia. Ardrey served in the Army and worked in the automobile industry in Rittman, OH for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Johnson Blankenship and one infant son, Ardrey L. Blankenship, Jr. Survivors include his father Audrey "Bo" Blankenship, Sr. of Wayne, W.Va.; two brothers, Edward L. (Janet) Blankenship and Michael (Rhonda) Blankenship all of Wayne; one daughter, Diana Sue (Chad) Evans of Genoa, W.Va. and one son, Justin Lee Blankenship of Rittman, OH and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, September 20, 2010. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. with Pastor Emual Adkins and Brother Hugh Merritt officiating. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home.
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PAUL H. NICELY has finished his journey and is Home with the Lord (paper dated 9/18/2010). For all you that read this announcement, Dad left this invitation and asked it to be published: Believe in God, Trust in his Grace and Promise, and you will join Dad in your future. Born on December 30, 1940, of Vernon "Cotton" and Martha Nicely, Paul met his bride to be in the 2nd grade, announcing to his mother that he had just met the woman he was to marry. He did. Paul and Dixie Oleida Bills married on January 3, 1959, and shared 51 years together. He was a member of Sybene Missionary Baptist Church. His legacy of life is beyond words and measure but of most importance include his faith and dedication to his wife and three children. He is survived by his wife, Dixie; his sister Mary McKee; and his children, daughter Pam Riffe, son Jeff Nicely, and daughter Tammy White. Pam's family includes her husband Geoff and their children Alysson and Kyle Riffe. Jeff and his wife Sherri have three children, Dustin, Sara and Parker and a granddaughter, Mindy. Tammy and her son Bobby complete the immediate family. Special and dear friends to Dad include Michael Farrell, Kevin Yingling, M.D., Richard Cielec, Pastor D. L. Webb and Charlie Ball. Services will be visitation at Beard Mortuary on Friday, September 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. with the funeral at Beard Mortuary on Saturday, September 18 at 11 a.m. with Pastor D. L. Webb officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his father and mother in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that a donation be made to the Marshall University Forensic Science Center in memory of Paul H. Nicely. The check may be sent to the Marshall University Foundation, 519 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, West Virginia. 25703. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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PAUL R. MANNS, 64, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September, 18, 2010, in the emergency room at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria, Ohio. He was born May 19, 1946, in Ranger, West Virginia. Mr. Manns had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1981, and had previously lived in Brooklyn, Ohio. He was a machinist for many years at Precision Production in Cleveland, Ohio, and retired in June of this year. Mr. Manns was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Elyria. He enjoyed spending time with and being supportive of his family and friends. He is survived by one son, Ronald B. Manns (Sarah) of North Ridgeville; one sister, Alice Manns of West Hamlin, W.Va.; four brothers, Oscar Manns (Jeanette) of Painesville, Ohio, Ron Manns (Cindy) of Missouri, Tom Manns (Merle) of Kenova, W.Va., and Donnie Manns (Mary) of North Ridgeville; and by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon McClellan Manns in 2007; by his parents, Lonnie and Flora Slade Manns; by three sisters, Audrey Hager, Sadie Ferguson and Iris Manns; and by six brothers, John, Harrison, Dewey, Alonzo, Davey and Bob Manns. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Liston Funeral Home, 36403 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH. The family will also receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, 6670 McClellan Street, West Hamlin, WV, where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 24, 2010. The Rev. Joseph Ferguson will officiate. Burial will be at the Manns Family Cemetery, Harts, W.Va.
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PHYLLIS S. FERGUSON, 82, of Wayne, WV, passed away at home after a prolonged and courageous battle from stroke related illnesses, on Sunday, September 19, 2010. She was born September 28, 1927, in Kenova, W.Va., a daughter of the late Sadie Sharp and Jerome Shumaker. Phyllis was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and Marshall University with a Master's degree in education. She was a retired educator, serving with the Wayne County Board of Education. She held various positions at Wayne High School, where she dedicated her career as a teacher, administrator, and later as a supervisor in the county administrative office. She was a member of the Wayne United Methodist Church and also attended Englewood United Methodist Church, Englewood, Fla., where she lived part-time. Phyllis was a loving, generous person who touched the lives of many young people she encountered during her years as an educator. She was a wealth of historical knowledge, where she enjoyed studying and observing the working of government and democracy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Judge C. W. Ferguson III, sister Lois Osburn and brother Charles Shumaker. Those surviving left to cherish her memories include two sons, C. Walker Ferguson IV of Lavalette, W.Va., Milton J. Ferguson and wife Lynn of Wayne, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Park Jameson, Joseph Milton, and Elizabeth Ann, all of Wayne, W. Va., her companion of 13 years, James E. Leach; sister Mary Helen Brown of Huntington, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. She was assisted during her illness by three wonderful caregivers, Delores Napier, Paulette Rakes and Doris Jude. These ladies provided loving comfort to the entire family and words of gratitude can't begin to express the family's appreciation for their effort during her struggle. Thanks also goes to the caregivers of Hospice of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by her nephews-in-law, Don Johnson and Kenneth Pyles. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Wayne, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 660, Wayne, WV 25570, or to the Wayne United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 246, Wayne, WV 25570.
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ROBERTA GAY FULKS, 63, of West Hamlin, W.Va., died Sunday, September 19, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1947, in Lincoln County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Vester and Nary Wiley Manns. She is survived by her husband, Wetzel Fulks Jr.; three sons, Bradley Shane Fulks, Justin Shaun Fulks and James Darren Daniel; three sisters, Odessa Browning, Mary Cooper and Sandy Manns; four brothers, Ercel Manns, Vaughn Manns, Lester Manns and Wayne Manns; two foster sons, Brandon Cale and Zachery McMullins; four grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 2010, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va. The burial will follow in the Fulks Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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JASON MATTHEW HALL, 28, of Lavalette, W.Va., died Sunday, September 19, 2010. He was born June 22, 1982, the son of Marcia Hall and the late Larry Hawkins. Survivors include his three daughters, Jaylen, Paris and Haylee Hall. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Friday at the End Time Assembly Church (Payless Shoe Store Plaza on Rt. 60 East) with Pastors Tony Mays and Billy Adkins officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Friday at the church. Burial will follow at the Blankenship Cemetery, Wilson's Creek, Wayne, W.Va. He will be deeply missed by his family.
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CHARLEY WATTS JR., 79, of Huntington, W.Va., husband of Emma Morton Watts, passed away Monday, September 20, 2010, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at the Philadelphia United Baptist Church, Lavalette, W.Va., of which he was a member, with Pastor Don Napier officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. He was born May 8, 1931, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Charley Watts Sr., and Verna Wallace Watts. His first wife, Bethel Ernestine Perry Watts, also preceded him in death. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and was a retired engineer with the former Norfolk and Western Railway, and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Survivors in addition to his wife include, one daughter, Lisa Bias of Ona, W.Va.; sons Todd Watts and daughter-in-law Becky of Charleston, W.Va., Dana K. Watts of Ashland, Ky.; a daughter-in-law, Kelly Watts of Kenova, W.Va.; seven grandchildren, Steven Bias, Christopher Bias, Dana Keith Watts II and wife Mary Grace Watts, Sarah Watts, Allyson Brasseur, Kady Watts and Conner Watts; one great-grandson, Gabriel K. Watts; two step-sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Dana Snodgrass and Roxanne of Weirton, W.Va., Timothy and Diana Snodgrass of Poca, W.Va.; step-grandchildren, Mark and Lauren Snodgrass, David and Casey Snodgrass, Adrianna and Jeremy Mynhier, Casandra Snodgrass, Morgan Snodgrass and Brook and Matt Piquett; step great-grandchildren, Makayla Arbogast, Luke Mynhier, Harper Piquett, Hunter Piquett, Addison Snodgrass Paul Snodgrass and Luke Snodgrass; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul B. and Lynn Watts of Kenova, W.Va., and Fred And Phyllis Watts of Delaware, Ohio. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, and after noon Wednesday at the church.
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SIDDIE MOORE MIDKIFF, 94, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Monday, September 20, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va., with Dallas Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born January 16, 1916 in Wayne, County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Francis Leet and Sarah Elizabeth Marcum Moore. She was a longtime member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Huntington. She is survived by two sons, Gary Midkiff of Huntington, and Randy Moore of Milton, W.Va.; one sister, Eunice Jones of Brandon, Fla.; one brother, Bassett Moore of Ceredo, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Barri Midkiff, Kammi McClure and Jason Moore, all of Huntington, W.Va.; five great-grandchildren, Kodi Moore, Brody Noble, Raegan Moore, Joshua and Chad McClure. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.hensonmortuary.com
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WAYNE BURGESS MORRISON, 69, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 20, 2010, at Cornerstone Hospital, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Truman Maynard. Burial will follow at the Jones Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. He was born February 26, 1941, at Logan, W.Va., a son of the late Charles Earl Morrison and Ruby Russell Morrison Stapleton. Wayne was a retired night watchman for Chandler's Plywood and was active with Vinson Youth Football for many years. He was a member of the Living Waters Revival Center, but his love for the Lord led him to attend services in many other places. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Kathern Adkins Morrison; a son Dwayne Arben Morrison; brothers Charles Glen Morrison and Donald Morrison; and infant sisters Donna Gay and Lynna Fay. Survivors include his wife, Judith Adkins Morrison; three daughters, Donna Sue Mays and husband Doug, Kathy Ann King and husband Kim, and Sharon Kay Conley and husband Kevin, all of Huntington; a step-daughter Kandi Longfellow and husband Eddie of Huntington; two brothers, Lowell Morrison and wife Hyon Suk of Huntington, and Gary Morrison and wife Charlene of East Lynn, W.Va.; a sister-in-law Sallye Burcham; a brother-in-law Donnie Adkins; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Wayne will be sadly missed by all who knew him, especially his five dogs, Easter Bunny, Frenchy, Peanut, Lucy, and Barney Fife. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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DAVID NAPIER, 60, formerly of Milton and Hamlin, W.Va., departed this life Sept. 20, 2010, at his home in Farmington, N.Y. He was born June 13, 1950, eldest son of Deloris and Thurman Napier of Milton, W.Va., who preceded him in death as well as a sister, Gloria Ann. Survivors include his wife, Lori Napier; daughter, Angela Pennella; grandson, Austin; and stepdaughter, Brandi, whom he loved and raised as his own. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters, Betty Poteete of Bahama, N.C., Jesse Napier of Milton, W.Va., Daniel Napier of Bryon, N.Y., Sharon Napier of Cedar Grove, N.C., and Ruby Morton of Milton, W.Va. He was loved and adored by a host of nieces and nephews. David was also a decorated Vietnam veteran who served his country proudly. David brought us all joy and we loved him well. "Walk with God, our brother." At David's request, there will be no funeral. His ashes will be sprinkled on his parents grave by his brothers and sisters at a later time.
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ERMA C. McSWEENEY, 93, of Wayne, WV passed away September 21, 2010 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wayne. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September! 25, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne by Brother Johnny Jackson and' Brother Bill Blankenship. Burial will follow at the Blankenship Cemetery, Millers Fork. Born March 17, 1917 in Wayne County, she was a daughter of the late Daisy and Liza Jane Carter, also preceding her in death are her husband, Ross McSweeney, a son, Donald McSweeney, and a daughter, Mary Lize Epling. Erma was a retired dressmaker for Huntington Manufacturing, and attended Canada Chapel. Survivors include one daughter, Mildred Thompson of Huntington; one son, Perley McSweeney and wife Glenia of Wayne; eleven grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.
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AUBREY LEE "NED MILLER" KIRK, 78, of East Lynn, W.Va. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House of Huntington. He was born on March 31, 1932 in Fayetteville, WV. Aubrey served in the United States Army during World War 11 and was a P.O.W. in a German Prison Camp. He was preceded in death by his parents H. J. Kirk and Ethel Nicely Kirk. Survivors include his wife Bertha Elizabeth Cooley Kirk of East Lynn; four sons, Ricky Kirk and Roger Kirk of Detroit, Michigan, Carl Cooley and Roger Allen Miller of East Lynn; one daughter, Shirley (Paul) Tanner of Lavalette, W.Va.; three brothers, Frank Kirk of Oak Hill, W.Va. Wayne Kirk of Detroit, Michigan and Johnny Kirk of Salt Lake City, Utah and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 , at The Watts Cemetery, Big Lynn. Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kirk family.
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DELSIE ADKINS, 91, of Amherstdale, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Logan General Hospital. Delsie was a homemaker and a member of the Wolf Pen Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Adkins and Theora Gilkerson Adkins; her husband, Jessie Adkins; one son, Artis Adkins; one daughter, Zelma Adkins ; one great- great grandson, Briar Caleb Maynard; one son-in- law, James Bragg; and two sisters, Juanita Finley and Polly Ann Woodlee. Survivors include two daughters, Colleen (Jasper) Sugg and Glenna Bragg both of Amherstdale, W.Va.; five sisters, Leola Mills of Huntington, W.Va., Mazel Ross and Nellie Adkins both of Waverly, OH. Melita Wooten of Wayne, W.Va., Velora Frasier of Huntington; three brothers, Denzil Adkins of Youngstown, OH, Lowell (Joyce) Adkins of Lavalette, OH, Wetzel (Wanda) Adkins of Cannonsburg, KY; Daughter-in-law Edith Adkins of Proctorville, OH; five grandchildren, Anita (Dennie) Duncan of Pinch, W.Va. Lisa (Andy) Maynard of Stowe, W.Va., Jessica Jack of Stowe, T. J. Sugg, Andrea (Gary "Cubby") Davis, of Kentucky; Three great-grandchildren, Sabrina (Shane) Privett, Peggy Gore and Ashley Duncan; three great-great-grandchildren, Dylan Michael Privett, Magan Marie Gore and Andrew James Gore, and one special friend Lula Smoot of Accoville, W.Va. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 1 p.m., Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home Wayne, W.Va. with Brother Danny Wooten and Brother David Adkins both officiating. Burial will follow at the Jones Cemetery, Little Lynn. Casket bearers will be Jasper Sugg, Dennie Duncan, Andy Maynard, Shane Privett, T. J. Sugg, and Gary Davis. Friends may call for visitation after 6 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2010 at the Funeral Home.
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ARLENE JANICE MAYNARD, 72, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Rev. Everett Meddings and Rev. Willis Mills. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. She was born March 1, 1938, in Dunlow, W.Va., a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Gilliam and Bessie Thompson Gilliam. Janice was a homemaker and attended Mills Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Three sisters, Jo Meddings, Audrey Hundley and Jeraldine Damron also preceded her in death, along with a brother, Andrew Jackson Gilliam. Survivors include her loving husband, James Franklin Maynard; three daughters, Sharon Mills and husband James of Kenova,, Chris Maynard of South Point, Ohio, Jennifer Hill and husband Ralph of Kenova; a son, Mike Maynard and friend Lisa Cambell of Huntington; six sisters, Alberta Ings and husband Bob of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ailene Maynard and husband Amos of Ceredo, W.Va., June Preston and husband Robert of Kenova, Justine Trogdon and husband Mark of Kenova, Judy Riggs and husband Bob of Huntington, Joan Maynard and husband Babe of Lavalette, W.Va.; a brother, Alvie Gillam and wife Donna of Wayne; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.
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KENNETH RAY PINSON, JR., of Barboursville, WV, 15 day old son of Amanda Elizabeth Clary and Kenneth Ray Pinson, Sr. passed away Thursday in St. Mary's Medical Center. Graveside services will be conducted at Noon Tuesday at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, burial will follow. Kenny Ray was born September 8, 2010 in St. Mary's Medical Center. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers and one sister: Zaiden Deskins of Barboursville, WV, Zander Roberts and Zane Roberts and Zoey Roberts all of Huntington. Maternal grandparents: Timothy and Mary Jane Marcum of Kenova; and Tammy and Bill Howard of Huntington, as well as two aunts, Allison Clary of Huntington, Ariel Marcum of Louisa, KY and an uncle Wayne Albert Marcum II of Kenova. There will be no visitation nor procession to the cemetery. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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JAMES RAY BIRKBECK, 65, of Wayne, W.Va., died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Raymond Junior Koster and Pastor Danny Stapleton. Burial will follow at Wayne Cemetery. He was born Aug. 3, 1945, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Don and Arline Pyles Birkbeck. James was a retired bus driver for the Wayne County Board of Education and was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. A daughter, Dee Birkbeck, also preceded him in death, along with his grandfather whom raised him, Arlie Pyles and an aunt, Helen Woodall. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Rena Stafford Birkbeck; a daughter, Tina Koster and husband Junior of Wayne; two sons, James Ray "Jimmy" Birkbeck II of Huntington, Donnie Birkbeck and fiancée Jennifer Browning of Wayne; five children whom he raised as his own, Ermal, James "Spook," and Gary Stafford, Barbara Dement and husband Roy, Debbie Conkright and husband Mike; three sisters, Donna Spence and husband Obbie of Wayne, Debbie Bartels of Martinsburg, W.Va., Helen Good of Cincinnati, Ohio; six grandchildren, Justin "The Jerv" Jervis, Johnathan Jervis, Alex Mitchell, Ciara Birkbeck who was papaw's angel, Michael Koster and Jacquelyn Koster; a great-grandchild, Jayden Parks; a loving niece/granddaughter, Samantha Dement; and special friends Adam Chapman, Chester Adkins and wife Debbie. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.
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BETTY JO ADKINS ASHWORTH of Kenova, W.Va., born Nov. 8, 1934, passed away Sept. 24, 2010, at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 16 days old. She was the daughter of the late Seymour and Lillie Adkins. Betty retired after working for 30 years at C&P Telephone as an engineer. She was also a member of the Pioneer Club and valedictorian of the Hamlin High School graduating class of 1951. Also preceding her in death is her husband, Odbert D. Ashworth; two brothers, Earl H. Adkins and Freeman R. Adkins; five sisters, Bernice Linville, Virginia Dillon, Dorothy Yeager, Freda Morris and Beatrice Ashworth. Betty is survived by her son, Jefferson Scott Ashworth; granddaughter, Kristin M. Ashworth; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Dorsey Ferrell; brother-in-law, Darold Yeager; sisters-in-law, Velma Porter, Helen Saul; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be noon Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va., with Rev. Jim Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Park, Hamlin, W.Va. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Ave., Huntington, WV 25702. Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va., is handling the arrangements.
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DARREL CHANEY, 82, of Radnor, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Minister Waldo Booth. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. He was born Dec. 8, 1927, in Logan County, W.Va., a son of the late Hillary and Medora Watson Chaney. Darrel was retired from AK Steel, was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and was a member of the Genoa Church of Christ. He was a 32 Degree Mason and member of Vinson Lodge No. 66, Fort Gay, W.Va. His wife, Norma Ross Chaney also preceded him in death, along with a sister, Edith Chaney; and two brothers, Dewey Chaney and Curtis Chaney. Survivors include a sister, Lillian Chaney of East Lynn, W.Va.; three brothers, Junior Chaney of East Lynn, W.Va., Norman Chaney of Lavalette, W.Va., Hubert Chaney of Delaware, Ohio; and three special nephews, Larry, Ronald and Jeff Ross; and a host of additional family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.
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WALLACE J PINSON, 81, of Huntington, W.Va., died Sept. 24, 2010. He was born April 14, 1929, in the Black Log community of Inez, Ky., the son of Mack and Laura Jude Pinson. A longtime elder, board chairman and Sunday school superintendent of Vinson Memorial Christian Church, he was a deeply kind man, forever steady and faithful to his religion, to his family and to his friends. He was raised on the family farm and later worked as a bus driver in Huntington, where he met his wife of 55 years. After serving on the front lines in the Korean War, Wally returned home and established a water well drilling business, Pinson Brothers Drilling. He was a Kentucky Colonel, an admiral in the Cherry River Navy, president of League 1 youth baseball, the first and only president of the Civil Service Commission of Wayne County, president of the West End Lions Club, president and a founding member of the W.Va. Water Well Drillers Association. He served on the W.Va. Governor's Commission for Water Well Drillers, along with various committees for the National Water Well Drillers Association and he was active in Republican party politics. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Leskie J Pinson; his brothers, Conrad, Robert, Mack, Truman, Edward and Gabriel; and his sisters, Niza Colvin, Helen Watson, Christine Guthrie and Maudie Damron. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Lee Earl Pinson; a daughter, Lisa Pinson Milstead, and her husband Jay of Huntington; their children, Jayson Lykins and his wife Megan of Kansas City, Mo., Alexandra Lykins, and Morgan Lykins and her son Parker J, all of Huntington; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Pinson and her children, Cayley and Turner, all of Greensboro; and two sisters, Nancy Knight of Huntington, and Elouise Osborn of Columbus, Ohio, along with many beloved nieces and nephews. A man who worked instead of playing ball as a child, Wally became a passionate fan of Vinson High School and Marshall University sports in his adult years, as he witnessed how much the programs meant to family and friends. He was a giving man, rock solid in his beliefs, always ready to reach out to those who needed him. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchild dearly, and they loved him. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Reger Funeral Home. Funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at Vinson Memorial Christian Church.
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BRITTANY CHRISTINE LUCAS, 19, of East Lynn, WV, passed away Friday, September 24, 2010 at her residence. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. She was born March 26, 1991 at South Bend, IN, a daughter of Christie Lynn Stephens Lucas of Wayne. She is also survived by her companion, Billy Neace; a daughter, Ova Natily Mae Neace and a son, Tyler Jay Neace, both at home; two sisters, Amber Renee Lucas and Deanna Jean Lucas, both of Wayne, WV; and her paternal grandmother, Loretta Lucas of Wayne and many other friends and loved ones. Friends may call one hour prior to services Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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FRANK MEREDITH, 84, of Fort Gay passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. He was born September 30, 1925 in Fort Gay, a, son of the late Cullie and Josephine Carver Meredith. He was a member of the Big Hurricane Baptist Church and was retired from J. H. Fletchers Mining Co. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Forest Andrew Meredith, a brother Herman Meredith, a sister Catherine Thacker and a son-in-law Henry A. Sturgill. Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years Hattie lolene Fortner Meredith of Fort Gay, two sons, Terry L. (DeAnna) Meredith and Chester A. (Dorothy) Meredith all of Fort Gay; two daughters, Margaret Sturgill of Fort Gay and Dixie A. (Roger) Kitchen of Louisa; two sisters Garnett Hatten of Kenova, and Mona Fay Vipperman of Rittman Ohio; 11 grand children, 10 great grand children, 6 great-great grandchildren, 4 step great- grandchildren and 5 step great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa. Visitation will be from 6 til 9 p.m. Tuesday at Young Funeral Home.
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CLIFFORD GENE "JAKE" CLAY, 72, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with his family in Heaven on Saturday, September 25, 2010. He was born May 14, 1938 in Wayne County and was a member of the Wolf Pen Church of Christ. His parents Pearl and Gentrie Clay preceded him in death along with a sister, Juttie Smith. He is survived by his wife Beatrice; his son Jason and wife Heather of Raccoon Creek, W.Va.; his daughter Stafonya of East Lynn; and two grandsons, Allan and Jacob. He is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Lowell Adkins of Lavalette, W.Va.; and a brother-in-law, Cletis Smith. His family appreciates the many faithful friends who visited him with words of encouragement and help, including Vernon. Mills and his family. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Emual Adkins and Eddie McComas officiating. Burial will follow in the Clay Parsons Cemetery, East Lynn. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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DONNA JEAN STALEY NANCE, 51, of Shoals, W.Va., formerly of Kenova, W.Va., died at her home Sunday, September 26, 2010, after a brief illness. She was born May 21, 1959, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of Willmina McCoy Staley of Kenova and the late William H. Staley. She worked for Alcon. Donna graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Tracy Nance of Huntington; one son, Anthony Nance of Milton, W.Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Larry (Lisa) Staley of Findlay, Ohio; one sister and brother-in-law, Diane Staley (Jim) Litz of Largo, Fla.; four nephews, Brian and Chris Hollis of Ft. Myers, Fla., David Staley and Daniel Staley, both of Lexington, Ky.; two nieces, Beverly Staley of South Point, Ohio and Elizabeth Johnson of Newport News, Va.; and a very special friend and companion, Don Lemaster. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington, with Rev. Scott Byard officiating and burial to follow. There will be no procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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BENNIE ROBERT PELFREY, 75, of Huntington, W.Va., died Sunday, September 26, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. Bennie was born August 2, 1935, in Ceredo, W.Va., a son of the late Elma and Emma Skeens Pelfrey. He was a teacher in Wayne County School System. Bennie was also a former employee with Big Bear. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of Westmoreland United Methodist Church. Bennie was a long time coach in area youth baseball organizations. He is survived by his wife, Linda Hutchinson Pelfrey; two sons and daughters-in-law, LTC Timothy R. (Susan) Pelfrey of Kaiserslautern, Germany and Robert E. (Elaina) Pelfrey of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; two grandchildren, Madison and Thea Pelfrey; three sisters, Elizabeth Bryant and Barbara McComas, both of Virginia Beach, Va., and LaRue McKinney of Barboursville, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va., with Rev. Steve Grimes officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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MARY HELEN BROWN, 92, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord and other family members, after a short illness, on Monday, September 27, 2010, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Andy Magnusson and Rev. Terry Holley. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Mary was born September 17, 1918, in Kenova, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jerome and Saddie Sharp Shumaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Baxter Brown; two sisters, Lois S. Osborne, Phyllis Ferguson and one brother Charles Shumaker. She was a member of the Baptist Temple, where she participated in the Burean Sunday School Class, the Footnotes Book Club and where she was the former financial secretary. She was a retired employee of the Veterans Administration. Survivors include two daughters and spouses, Barbara and Donald Johnson of Bridgeport, W.Va., and Patty and Rob Warner of Culloden, W.Va.; two grandchildren and a spouse, Elizabeth Ann and Philip Lee of Fayetteville, N.C., and Zachary Lee Warner of Huntington; a great-grandson, Garrett Johnathan Lee, three nephews Charles Walker Ferguson and Milton Jamison Ferguson, both of Wayne, and Joe Osborne of Columbus, Ohio; one niece Judy Osborne Pyles of Summerfield, Florida; several cousins, church family and many friends survive her as well. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.
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DOROTHY MAE ADAMS, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Tuesday, September, 28, 2010. Funeral service will be conducted at noon Friday, October 1, 2010, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Marshall Bonecutter. Burial will follow in Flowers Cemetery, Huntington. Dorothy was born on March 9, 1924, in Huntington, the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Lambert Oiler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Adams. She is survived by her children and spouses, Keith and Diania Adams, Brent and Tracy Adams, Linda and Harold Copley, Sheila and Danny Travis and Drema and Ken Lundsford, all of Huntington and Tommy and Debbie Adams of Wayne, W.Va.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and very special sister, Myrtle Huburt of Huntington. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral home.
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RONALD LEE DAWSON, 38, of Crum, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Fort Gay, W.Va., Ronald was born September 14, 1972, at Huntington, W.Va., the youngest son of Ima Jean Ward Dawson and the late Ralph L. Dawson. He was a graduate of Tolsia High School and a former employee of a Feed and Seed Company in King, N.C., and a maintenance man and employee of Crum Pizza House. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Anthony Dylan; two brothers, Ralph L. Dawson II (Jennifer) of Proctorville, Ohio, and Robert L. Dawson of Huntington, W.Va.; two nieces, Jessica DeHaven (Aaron) and Sarah Dawson of Louisville, Ky.; one nephew, Matthew Dawson of Huntington, W.Va.; uncles Bob Ward of Kermit, W.Va., Jerry Ward of Beauty, Ky., Lyle Ward of Columbus, Ohio, Herb Dawson of Crum, W.Va., Jack Dawson of Columbus, Ohio, Charles Dawson of Milton, W.Va.; and one aunt Geneview Duffy of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Everett Meddings on Thursday, September 30 at 1 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky., with burial at the Frazier Hill Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.Va. Active pallbearers will include David Meddings, Morrison Stepp, Ozzie Lucas, Scott Copley, Madonna Polk and Jeff Dawson. Friends may call at the funeral home between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2010.
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MILDRED SMITH LAMBERT went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010, at Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church Chapel, Huntington, W.Va. She was born January 26, 1930, in Huntington, W.Va., daughter of Dick and Ruth S. Smith. She was formerly women's fitness director at the YMCA, and involved in the community as a volunteer for the American Red Cross, Cabell Huntington Hospital and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Surviving are a sister Anne Carter (Fred) of Sacramento, Calif.; sons Richard Lambert (Julie) of Franklin, Tenn., and David Lambert (Laura) of Charleston, W.Va.; daughter Lynne Hudson (Troy) of Huntington, W.Va.; grandchildren Wesley Lambert of Cleveland, Ohio, Anne Jennings of Sevierville, Tenn., Sarah Winters and Melissa Winters, both of Huntington, W.Va., and Haley Lambert and Nathan Lambert, both of Charleston, W.Va., and four great grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the church parlor from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday prior to the service. She graciously made herself a gift to the Human Gift Registry at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University, to assist in medical education and research.
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JASON EDWARD JORDAN, 28, of Louisa passed away on September 28, 2010 in St. Mary's Medical Center. He is survived by his mother Jerry Jordan of Louisa, one daughter Alexis Jordan of Huntington, one son Chase Edward Gilpin of Louisa, two sisters; Carolyn Caudill of Louisa and Brenda Frazier of Fort Gay and one brother: Richard Jordan of Fort Gay along with special nieces and nephews. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, Octobe 2, 2010 at 1 p.m. in Young Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Willie Gene Hayes. Burial will follow in the Lynch Cemetery, Salt Petre WV. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Young Funeral Chapel.
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PATTY HATTON McKEON passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at home. She was 88 years old. Patty was born January 10, 1922 in Fort Gay, the only child of the late Valentine and Mabel Hatton. She grew up in Martin, Ky. before coming to Ashland to work in the payroll department for Ashland Oil. She married the late Robert M. McKeon on March 23, 1954 in Charleston, South Carolina. Patty is survived by two children, Robert McKeon and wife Trish, and Valerie and husband Jim Sturgill. She left behind four grandchildren, Todd McKeon, Shane Sturgill, Kelly Osborne, and Shelley Hall. She was also blessed with five great-grandchildren. Patty was a wonderful lady who, next to reading a book, loved nothing more than caring for her family and friends. She was a avid reader, even volunteering for a number of years at the Catlettsburg branch of the Boyd County Public Library. She was an extremely special person, one who has undoubtedly made an impact upon every person's life she had met. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at Young Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa, Ky. Burial will follow at Golden Oaks Cemetery, Ashand, Ky. Young Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers ionations are being accept' by Catlettsburg branch of Boyd County Library.
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JAMES RONALD DEAN, 60, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. A graveside service will be conducted at noon Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Cloyce-Hatten Cemetery, Prichard, W.Va. He was born June 24, 1950, a son of the late James Luther and Audra Michelle Dean. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. James was a landscaper. Survivors include his wife, Connie Sue Good Dean; one son, James R. Dean Jr., of Huntington; a daughter, Audra Michele Dean of Wayne County; two grandchildren, Joshua Ray Dean and Benjamin Burris; a brother, Matthew Dean of Ohio and three sisters, Luella Dean of Wayne County, Brenda Nice of Huntington and Pat Dean of Huntington. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time at the cemetery. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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CLAYTON POWELL JR., 89, of Kenova, W.Va., died Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at his home. He was born March 22, 1921 in Kenova, a son of the late Clayton Sr. and Nellie Workman Powell. He was owner and operator of Powell Tire and Battery in Kenova. Junior was a longtime member and retired deacon of the 20th Street Baptist Church in Kenova. He was a member of Kenova Masonic Lodge #110 AF&AM, whose members will conduct graveside rites, and a member of Gideon International. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served during World War II and a member of American Legion Post #93 Kenova, whose members will conduct military graveside rites. In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by one sister, Wilma Riggs, and one son-in-law, John DeArment. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary F. Powell; two daughters, Patricia (Cookie) Jordan of Lenexa, Kan., and Vickie DeArment of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Ilene Ray of Huntington; one brother, Donald (Dale) Powell of Kenova; four grandchildren, Dr. Michael Clayton (Jennifer) DeArment of Shelby, N.C.; Tony Christopher Jordan of Lenexa, Kan.; Richard Scott (Beth) DeArment of Jacksonville, Fla., and Terri Dawn Jordan of Lenexa, Kan.; four great-grandchildren, Claudia Elizabeth, Clayton James, Caroline Victoria and Clara Gay DeArment, all of Shelby, N.C.; one special niece and nephew, Jeanne and Bob Savarese of Cooper City, Fla.; a cousin, Shane Powell of Kenova, and several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010, with the funeral service beginning at 2 p.m., at the 20th Street Baptist Church in Kenova, with Minister Charles Null and Rev. Hugh Summer officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the 20th Street Baptist Church, P.O. Box 561, Kenova, WV 25530, or Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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DONNA L. CANTERBERRY, 87, of Westmoreland, Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at the Kingsbrook Lifecare Center, Ashland, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Chaplain Pablo Gonzales. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born February 7, 1923 in Huntington, W.Va. a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Bene Parker Stukins. She was a retired employee of the Wayne County (W.Va.) County Clerk's Office. She was a member of Vinson Memorial Christian Church of Westmoreland, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Huntington Doll Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harold F. Canterberry and two sisters, June Wright and Frances Milstead. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Don and Connie Canterberry of Flatwoods, Ky.; three grandsons and two spouses Ray and Robbie Canterberry, Russell Canterberry and Lee and Amy Canterberry, and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Vinson Memorial Christian Church, 3800 Piedmont Rd., Huntington, WV 25704.