WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
October, 2010

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ALMA MAE FORTNER, 61, of Fort Gay, WV, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 2, 2010 at her residence. Funeral services were conducted 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Johnny Cavins. Burial followed at Ramey Cemetery, East Lynn, WV. She was born June 10, 1949 in Ranger, WV, a daughter of the late Chester and Maggie Mae Simpkins Ramey. Alma was a homemaker. Also preceding her in death were three sisters, Dorothy, Suzie and Norma Mae Ramey. Survivors include her loving husband, Eydone "Buster" Fortner; two daughters, Margaret Holland of Christmas, FL, Gracie Lynn Humphlette of Norfolk, VA; a son, Glenn Albert Humphlette of Norfolk, VA; a sister, Annie Phillips and husband, Forrest of Lawrenceville, VA; two brothers, James Albert Ramey of Lavalette, WV, Cecil Garfield Ramey and wife, Molly of Louisa, KY; two grandchildren, Chelsea and Mark; six nephews, four nieces.
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RANDALL MAC WEBB, 53, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 4, 2010. Born June 17, 1957, to Ethel Canaday Webb and the late Bobby Webb, he was a retired educator for WCBOE. He was a 1975 graduate of WHS and received a Master's plus degree from Marshall University. He was raised in, and was a member of, Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, and attended Lick Creek Baptist Church with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Webb and two infant brothers, and mother-in-law, Pauline Skeens. Survivors also include his loving wife of 30 years, Teresa Skeens Webb; two daughters and sons-in-law, Traci and Josh Phillips of Wayne, and Amy and Brent Roberts of Milton, W.Va.; two granddaughters, Anna Reece and Halle Mac Phillips, and baby Roberts on the way; a sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Jeff Cade; his father-in-law, J.C. Skeens; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Patsy and Darren Deeds; two nieces and a nephew, Kala (Greg) Michels and Joseph and Kaitlin Deeds; a great-niece, Riley Jane Michels, and a godson, Braylon Gillespie. He leaves a large loving family of aunts, uncles and cousins, along with a host of friends. Randall valued an education and loved spending time with family and friends, along with his favorite past-time, fishing. The family wishes to thank all of his physicians and their staffs, St. Mary's Medical Center and Cornerstone Hospital for their exemplary care over the last 10-1/2 years. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Webb and Dan Richard Hardwick. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Pastor Michael Dillon. Burial will follow at the Webb Cemetery, Genoa, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith:" II Timothy, 4:7 (NIV)
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JERRY FRAZIER, 59, of Fort Gay. Born November 18th 1950 in Wayne County and died October 4 2010 at Hospice House of Huntington. He is preceded in death by his parents Max and Edith Doss Frazier, also five brothers, Ricky, Michael, Nimrod, Billy and Budget Frazier. He is survived by his children Jerri Michelle Frazier of Staffordsville Ky, and Marc (Julie) Herbst of Creal Springs Ill., and a special friend Diane Grim of Fort Gay: five grandchildren; Whitney and Bryan Johnson of Staffordsville and Brittany, Noah and Eligah Herbst of Creal Springs Ill.; two brothers Max Jr. (Carolyn) Frazier, Danny (Dianna) Frazier both of Louisa, five sisters; Patty (Owen) Marcum, Tenniw Sue (Fred) Fraley, Jenny Lou (Joe) Rose, all of Fort Gay; Rita (Toney) Capterton of Proctorville, Oh., and Kathy Johnson of Urbana Ohio along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends all whom loved him. He will be missed by all. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Mac Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial will follow at the Doss Cemetery in Foal Gay.
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TERRY SCOTT HURLEY, 49, of Mill Creek, W.Va., son of Josephine Hurley, died Oct. 5, 2010, in Logan (W.Va.) Regional Medical Center. Celebration of Life 1 p.m. Saturday, Maryetta United Baptist Church, Verdunville, W.Va.; burial at Highland Memory Gardens, Pecks Mill, W.Va.Visitation two hours before service Saturday at the church. Arrangements by Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville, W.Va.
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ZELMA RUTH SCITES McCOY, 82, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at her residence. She was born on December 21, 1927 in West Hamlin, W. Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Epp Scites and Minnie Jane Reynolds Scites and her husband, Ira McCoy; three sisters, Earmel Johnson, Marie Kirk and Arnie Johnson; three brothers, Arnold Scites, Earl Scites and Freeman Scites. Survivors include one son, Jackie Scites of Wayne, W.Va.; three daughters, Dr. Iralane "Pippa" Lambrose and husband Nick Lambrose, of Lavalette, W.Va.; Shauna Farley and husband Greg Farley of Lavalette, and Kesha McCoy of Wayne; two sisters, Garnett Yeager of Spencer, W.Va. and Shirley Johnson of Michigan; four grandsons, Davin Scites of North Carolina, Gregory Hunter, Aaron Gregory Farley and James Ira Colton Farley of Lavalette, W.Va.; three granddaughters, Dr. Megan Watts-Shepherd and husband Dr. Jay Shepherd of Louisiana, Maryl Lambrose of Lavalette; and Rhonda Scites Ross of Lavalette; one great grandson, Parker Shepherd of Louisiana; The family would like to extend special thanks to Sheila Robertson, Tina Napier, Maryann Pauley; Rita Russell (caregiver) and many others, also the staff of Hospice of Huntingtom for all of their loving care and support. Private funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Johnson Tina Funeral Home with Brothel' Emory Osburn and Brothel' Jerry Trautwein officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne.
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RITA ANN COLLINS, 45, of Fort Gay passed away on October 5, 2010. She is survived by her parents Johnny Mitchell Collins of Shreve Port LA and Jean Sheffield of Fort Gay along with one son Larry Wayne Eagan of Mobile Alabama one brother Johnny Collins of Shreve Port along with one grandchild.
Memorial services are scheduled for Wednesday Oct. 13, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Chapel. Visiting hours for memorial, service 9 -11 Wednesday.
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EMMA SUE PATTON, 65, of Louisa passed away on Tuesday October 5, 2010. She was born in Louisa on March 26, 1945. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her father Lon Patton and Crilda Crabtree Patton and four sisters Mary Moore, Dorothy Speakman, Nancy Lemaster, Laura Mae Rissmiller and two brothers Cecil Patton and Lonnie Patton. She is survived by three sisters; Jo Ann Wright of Houston, Betty Daniels of Lebanon and Carole Johnson of Detroit. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday October 9 at the Louisa FWB Church officiated by Rev. Vinny Vanhoose and Rev. Ric Frazier. Burial was at Green Lawn Cemetery Louisa. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to www.timeformemory.com/wilson 
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SARAH "BETTY" E. NEWMAN PRATT, 86, of Kenova, W.Va., died Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at her home. She was born June 25, 1924, in Ceredo, W.Va., a daughter of the late James H. and Grace Stapleton Newman. She was married on February 26, 1942, at the age of 17, to Charles Donald Pratt, with whom she has shared her life for 68 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Donna Sue and Butch VanHoose of Fort Mill, S.C.; two grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Shayne and Tricia VanHoose of Goose Creek, S.C., and Bryan and Julie VanHoose of Candler, N.C.; five great-grandchildren, Madison, Colin, Carter and Tanner VanHoose and Taylor White. The family would like to profoundly thank the staff of Hospice for the brief period of time they helped with her care. There will be no viewing, no flowers and no funeral. There will be a short graveside service for the above mentioned family only. Donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.rollinsfh.com  
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KATHERINE MARIE EVANS, 83, of Fort Gay, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. Born Feb. 4, 1927, in Williamson, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Copley, and Nancy Williamson Copley Bowens. She was a housewife. She was also preceded in death by a son, Curtis Lee Evans, Jr. Survivors include her loving husband of 62 years, Curtis Lee Evans of Fort Gay; two daughters, Betty (Randall) Frazier of Fort Gay, and Christine Evans of Bunker Hill, W.Va.; a son, James Robert (Christine) Evans of Rirt Gay; a daughter-in-law, Sarah Evans of Maryland; a sister, Lucille Bowens of Guyandotte, W.Va.; four brothers, Claude Copley of Louisa, Lawrence Copley Jr. of Crum, W.Va., William Frank Copley of Alabama, and Billy Bowens of Crum; a half-sister, Ann Bowens of Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great Grandchildren. Funeral services were 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9, at Young Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Tim Preston officiating. Burial was in Frazier, Cemetery, Fort Gay, under, direction of Young Funeral, Home, Louisa.
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ROGER ALLEN MILLER, 39, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 6, 2010. He was born on August 14, 1971 in Cleveland, Ohio. Roger was preceded in death by his father Aubrey Lee Kirk. Survivors include his mother, Bertha Elizabeth Cooley Kirk; one sister, Shirley (Paul) Tanner of Lavalette, W.Va.; one brother, Carl (Shiela) Cooley of East Lynn, W.Va.; three nieces, Casey Owens, Geneva Miller, and Jessica Toppings of East Lynn; five nephews, Paul Tanner, Jr., Nathan Miller, Christopher Welford, Richard Welford and Justin Welford of East Lynn; and a host of friends, aunts and uncles too numerous to mention. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Steven Sollazzo for all of his kindness and support to the family during this trying time. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home with Johnson Queen officiating. Burial will follow at the Watts Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
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CLARENCE LAMBERT, 75, of Kenova, husband of Jane Chaffin Lambert, died Oct. 7, 2010, at home. He was an ironworker, Local 17, Cleveland, Ohio. Memorial service at a later time. Arrangements by Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. www.rollinsfh.com 
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CLARENCE FRAZIER, 76, of Fort Gay, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2010. He was a veteran of the US Army and a Maintenance Supervisor of Heiners Bakery for 37 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Ivin Frazier and Lizzie James Lycans Frazier. He is survived by his wife Debris Mounts Frazier of Fort Gay, daughter Sheila Frazier of Fort Gay, son Barry Frazier of Fort Gay, sister Della Wilson of Columbus, Ohio, four grandchildren and one great-grandchildren: Services were conducted on Saturday October 9 by Bro. Jeff Lycans at the, Wilson Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Frazier Cemetery at Fort Gay. Condolences may be made to www.timeformemory.com/wilson  
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REV. DONALD LEE NAPIER, 77, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with his Lord Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. He was born March 20, 1933, in Huntington, a son of the late Thelma Blower Barcus. Rev. Napier was a 1952 graduate of Huntington East High School. He retired from INCO where he had been a strip mill worker. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. Members of American Legion Post No. 93 Kenova will conduct military graveside rites. He was a member of the Ceredo Crescent Masonic Lodge No. 32 A.F. & A.M. and he was a 32 degree mason, and a member of the Beni Kedem Shrine. Rev. Napier served his Lord as a United Baptist minister for over 40 years and was a member of the Hand of God Baptist Church. Married for 57 years to his beloved wife, Deloris Avonell Perdue Napier, together they made a home and raised six loving children: five daughters and two sons-in-law, Melany Napier, Melissa and Jim Wyatt, Michelle and Bret Hanshaw, Marsha Napier and Monica Pennington, all of Huntington; one son and daughter-in-law, Manuel Brent and Sherry Napier of Huntington. He was also survived by one sister, Alma Smith of Cannonsburg, Ky.; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three nieces and three nephews; one sister-in-law and her husband, Pauline and Fred McFeeley of Lesage, W.Va. The family would like to express a special "thank you" to Bob and June Dennison, and the staff of the Hospice House, for their tender care of both Rev. Napier and his family. Rev. Napier will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va., with Rev. Bob Dennison and Rev. Larry Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at the funeral home. Rev. Napier's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House at 3100 Staunton Rd., Huntington, WV 25702. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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JUANITA FAY McKENZIE ACORD, 81, of Prichard, W.Va., died Friday, October 8, 2010, at Cornerstone in Huntington, W.Va. She was born August 11, 1929 in Wayne, a daughter of the late Samuel and Elsie Hodge McKenzie. She was a homemaker and a member of Smith Chapel Community Church in Louisa, Ky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ford Acord and one son, David Lee Acord. She is survived by one son, Kenneth Ray Acord of Prichard; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Ronald Kimberlin and Bonnie and Charles Acord, all of Prichard, and Betty and Danny Robertson of Fort Gay, W.Va.; one sister, Ruby Akers of Prichard; one daughter-in-law, Vickie Acord of Louisa, Ky.; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Ministers Noah Robertson and Kenny Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2010, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com 
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BESSIE KILGORE DICKSON POWERS, 79, of Huntington, passed away peacefully at home following a brief battle with cancer Oct. 8, 2010. Born on July 10, 1931, in Wayne County, W.Va., to the late Mack and Emma Bloss Kilgore. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Sherman Dickson Sr.; and second husband, Leon Powers; also her son, Sherman "Dickie" Dickson Jr.; brothers, Irvin, George, Clarence and Ernest Kilgore. Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Dickson of Huntington; granddaughters, Tiffany (Chris) McDaniel of Monroe, Ga., Kristen Clayton (John McDaniels) and Alissa (John) Swiger of Huntington; great-grandchildren, Jakob Peyton, Emily Rose and Kinsey Reese McDaniel of Monroe, Ga., and Olivia Nichole and Austin Owen Swiger of Huntington, all of whom will miss spending time with "Granny." In addition, her "Big Sis," Glenna Lorman, and brothers, Max (Nancy), Sam (Maxine) and Carl (Betty) Kilgore of Huntington, and Paul Kilgore of San Bruno, Calif.; as well as all her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that survive as well. Bessie was employed in Huntington with the V.A., W.T. Grant Stores and many years at Maidenform. She retired from Nabisco in Houston, Texas. She enjoyed activities at the Buffalo Senior Center in Wayne County, such as line dancing, working jigsaw puzzles and day trips to Amish Country; and every new baby in the family would be blessed with one of her beautiful handmade afghans. All will miss her beautiful smile and generous heart. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Brother Harold Adkins and Brother John Harris. Burial will follow in the Artrip-Kilgore Cemetery on German Ridge in Huntington. Visitation will be from noon until service time Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Beaulah Freewill Baptist Church on Skyview Dr., Huntington, or to a charity of your choice.
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LUTHER "BUSH" MILLS, 75, of East Lynn, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 8, 2010 with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Columbus "Lum" and Myrtle Merritt Mills. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Terry Lee; brother, Paul Mills; sisters, Bessie Perry and Hazel clay. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lydia Jane Clark Mills; two sons and there wives, Donald (Mary) Mills of Ashland, KY; Steven (Pam) Mills of Salt Rock; Four daughters and their husbands, Carol Russell of Huntington; Teresa (Larry) Carico of Wayne; and Kathy (Faron) Miller of East Lynn; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and a host of special friends and family. The family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to Hospice of Huntington, and to three special sisters-in-law, Sue Clay, Lois Clark and Margaret Adkins. He was a veteran of the Korean War, a self employed truck driver and was a member of the Liberty United Baptist Church. He was a member of the Wayne County Farm Bureau. He enjoyed farming and going to the auction. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday. October 11th, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, with Elder Paul Triplett and Brother Clifford Napier officiating. Burial will follow at the Watson Cemetery, Branchland. Friends may call after 6 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
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JAMES RAY SUTFIN, 63, of Kenova, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 9, 2010, at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. He was born May 1, 1947 in Kenova, W.Va., to the late Frank and Loraine (Ward) Sutfin. Mr. Sutfin attended the Burnaugh Baptist Church. He united in marriage to Mary E. (Cooper) Sutfin who survives. Other survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jamie Renee and Jeremy Shane Hutchinson of Ohio, along with a sister Carol Sutfin of Ceredo and a granddaughter, Jessica Elizabeth "Sassy" Hutchinson. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Laurie Harper, Dr. Gerrit Kimmey and the staff of St. Mary's Oncology Unit for their love, compassion and care. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Crabtree officiating. Burial will follow in the Bash Cemetery in Catlettsburg, Ky. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at
www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com
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LUCY ALLEN, 88, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Matthew Stepp. Burial will follow at the Stiltner Cemetery at Wayne. She was born Feb. 1, 1922, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Henry L. and Georgia Fortner Stiltner. Lucy was a former employee of Wayne Continuous Care Center and was a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church. Her husband, Bellvard L. Allen; an infant daughter, Marilyn; two brothers, Walker Stiltner and Henry Stiltner; and a sister, Delila Stiltner, also preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Lila (Elmer) Vaughn of Wayne, W.Va., and Barbara (Hillary) Scaff of Hertford, N.C.; a son, Ronald L. Allen of Wayne; two sisters, Maxine Rice and Ruth Brooks, both of Wayne, W.Va.; a brother, Harvey Stiltner of Chesapeake, Ohio; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.
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HIRAM LEE ADKINS, 63, of Lavalette, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. He was born June 3, 1947, in Wayne County, a son of the late Hurston and Wycal Beatrice Lockhart Adkins. He attended Wayne High School, was a former salesman for Heiner's Bakery and was a member of New Beginnings United Baptist Church. He was a member and past master of Western Star Lodge No. 11 A.F. & A.M., Guyandotte, and was a member of the Huntington Scottish Rite. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Fredice Adkins and Louise Lockhart. He is survived by his wife, Nancy K. Butler Adkins; three daughters, Karen Mason of Huntington, Judith (Paul) Higgins of Dunlap, Tenn., and Debra (Lenny) McClary of South Point, Ohio; two sisters, Edith (Carl) Massengill of Columbus, Ohio, and Delphia (Riley) Walker of East Lynn, W.Va.; two brothers, Luther (Joyce) Adkins of East Lynn and Waldow (Faye) Adkins of Huntington, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Julian Scott Hogsett, Dakota Collins, Cheyenne Lynn Collins and William Daniel Higgins; and his five cats, Princess, Gypsy, Garfield, Cotton and Smokey. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. Don C. Napier, Rev. Tommy Damron and Rev. Tony Clay. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, East Lynn. Members of Western Star No. 11 will serve as pallbearers and conduct Masonic graveside rites. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace 
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FREDA LOUISE SHORT, 87, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, in Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Feb. 20, 1923, in Branchland, W.Va., the daughter of William Gobel and Bessie Jan Porter Woods. She was the widow of William Mitchell Short. She retired from Owens-Illinois Glass. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at noon at Henson Mortuary by the Rev. John Bourne. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Garden, Barboursville. Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, from 11 a.m. till service time. Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.hensonmortuary.com
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MARY ELLEN McKINSTER, 80, of Louisa, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday morning, October 9, 2010. She was born in Norris, Ky. on March 6 1930 and was married to her beloved husband Claude McKinster in 1946. She was passionate about family and love and together they built both. A wonderful wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Survivors include four sons; James McKinster of Louisa, Joseph (Doris) McKinster of Louisa, Claude Wesley McKinster of Louisa and Jessie (Sandy) McKinster of Louisa along with seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and so many other nieces and nephews and life-long friends. Mary was loved by all who knew her spirit and tender heart felt words she will not be forgotten. Funeral arrangements were Tuesday at Spencer Freewill Baptist Church and burial was in the McKinster Family Cemetery.
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VIRGIE MARIE WHEELER, 77, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, was born September 5, 1933 to the late Berman and Olgia Gibson Willis, of Whites Creek, Prichard, West Virginia. (Died October 10, 2010). She was also preceded in death by one brother, Bill Willis and one sister, Catherine Caldwell. She married Alexander "Bill" Wheeler the son of the late Roy and Ona Daniels Wheeler, on November 16, 1955. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Darlene Locke of Portsmouth, Ohio, Della Martin of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, and Nancy "Cathy" Lykins of Connelly Springs, N.C.; four sons, William "Buster" Wheeler of Pendleton, Ky., Larry Wheeler of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Gary Wheeler of Summerville, S.C., and Roy "Pee Wee" Wheeler of Wheelersburg, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sue Thompson of Wooster, Ohio, and Sidney Ann Sanders of Chicago, Ill.; and two brothers, Berman "Sug" Willis of Huntington, W.Va., and Oscar "Buddy" Willis of Prichard, W.Va. Mrs. Wheeler attended the Franklin Furnace Independent Baptist Church where she was a faithful member and follower of the Lord whom, she said she was ready to meet in her robe of white, she would fly away and march around the throne and look, upon her Savior's face. To her family all gathered around her she said "hope all of you make it to heaven." Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va., with the Rev. Dennis Hankins officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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HAZEL FORREST SIMMONS, 98, of Barboursville, widow of Virgil Simmons, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jerry Matt. Burial will follow in Bowen Cemetery, Barboursville, W.Va. Hazel was born April 6, 1912, in Louisa, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Boyd and Linda Frazier. She was a homemaker. In addition to her husband and parents, Hazel was preceded in death by an infant son Virgil Forrest Simmons. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda Kay and O'Dell Eaves of Barboursville; one grandchild and spouse, David O'Dell Eaves and Christina Eaves; and two great-grandchildren, Jeffery David Eaves and Nicholas Virgil Eaves. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home.
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ARLENE CURRY VANCE, 76, of Huntington, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center, following her long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 9, 1934 in Kiahsville, WV and was the daughter of the late William A. "Major" and Ora Tomblin Curry. She was preceded in death by her sisters including her twin sister, Quinnie Geraldine Curry, Nina Aiken, Roma Martin, Orpha Gilliam, and Opal Wheelock; her brothers, Chester Curry, Ambros Curry, Carson Curry, Grover Curry and William Jay Curry. Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years, Franklin Vance, Sr., her one son, Frank Jr. of Alexandria, VA, and three grandchildren: Jessica Hope Vance of Alexandria, VA, Laura Frances Vance of Nashville, TN, and Joshua Franklin Vance of Ft. Worth, TX and a host of loving family and friends. A memorial service will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. Interment will be at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington; P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709.
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KENNETH OLIVER CANADAY, 50, of Mt. Juliet, TN, formerly of Lavalette , WV, died Monday, October 11, 2010, at Summitt Medical Center in Hermitage, TN. Funeral services were conducted 1 pm Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Larry Blankenship. Burial followed at Robert Vaughn Cemetery, East Lynn, WV. He was born September 9, 1960 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Henry Leo and Emily Mae Hammonds Canaday. Kenneth was formerly employed by Opryland in Nashville, TN. He was raised a Baptist at the East Lynn Missionary Baptist Church. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, Acie Oliver and Mattie Bing Canaday and Every O'Dell and Pattie Lawson Hammond. Survivors include five brothers, James Henry Canaday and wife, Sue of Lavalette, WV, Francis Canaday and wife, Kathy of Dickson, TN, Robert Canaday of Columbia, TN, Edward Canaday and Bronson Canaday, both of Mt. Juliet, TN, Phillip Canaday and wife, Shanda of Nashville, TN.
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PAVELO MAYMARD, 91, of Lincoln County, W.Va., went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 11, 2010. She was born May 13, 1919 in Blue Lick, W.Va. She was a member of the Head of Cove Church in Cove Gap, W.Va. Born a daughter of the late Charlie and Kizzie Ross Maynard, she was also preceded in death by two sisters Ruby Watts of Lavalette, W.Va., and Leota Wiley and brother-in-law Herman Wiley of Kiahsville, W.Va. Survivors include one son, Billy Jack Maynard of Lincoln County; 10 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Maude Sperry of Huntington, W.Va., and Rosalee Dickerson of Wayne, W.Va.; four brothers, Johnnie Maynard of Ga., Eugene Maynard, Cletis Maynard, both of Cleveland, Ohio, and Bobby Maynard of Wayne; 10 nieces and 9 nephews. Pavelo made many friends throughout the years including a very special friend of 50 years, Martha Jewel Taylor of East Lynn, W.Va., good friend Vinetta Maynard of Kent, and special friends from her early years, Palmetta Ross and Freda Dyer, both of Cove Creek, W.Va. Thank you to all of you for being there when she needed a listening ear. Pavelo will never be forgotten. She liked the simple things in life. She loved her cats and dogs and shopping for pretty clothes and shoes. She also liked blue grass music and dancing. Now she can dance all over heaven. She was laid to rest in the Maynard Cemetery at Community Memorial Gardens. Long time respected friend, Rev. Johnson Queen will officiate. Thank you to granddaughter Harriet Brooks for spending endless hours with her grandmother, and thank you to Jackie Sue Adkins for her time spent with her grandmother. A big thank you for all the prayers and for the good care she received from all the people at Hospice. Jesus said anything you do the least of one of these my brethren you do to me. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Maynard family.
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JOHN CARL ROBINSON, 87, of Fort Gay passed away Monday, October 11, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Newcomer's Funeral Home at Grove City, OH at 10 a.m. officiated by Pastor Richard Robertson. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery at Calloway, OH. John, the son of the late Leonard Boyd Robinson and Ida Mae Dowden Robinson, was born in Goodman, W.Va. He was a steel worker for Purdie Metals. He is survived by four daughters, Evelyn Ratliff of Fort Gay, Opal Robinson, Wanda Adkins and Barbara Endicott all of Columbus, Oh; two sons, John L. Robinson of Columbus and Forest Franklin Robinson of Somerset, OH.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa, KY.
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RONNIE DALE PRINCE, 43, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday by Rev. Randy Lavender at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Ronnie was born Oct. 13, 1967, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Martin Prince Jr. and Juanita Cooper Prince. He was an employee of the Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital in the maintenance department. Ronnie was a 1985 graduate of Vinson High School and a veteran of the W.Va. Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Prince. Additional survivors include his wife, Kimberly Ann Fulks Prince; a son, Ronnie Dale Prince Jr.; stepdaughter, Maggie L. Noel of Jacksonville, Fla.; one grandson, Austin Gaylord; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Linda and Danny Hughes, and Tammy Samson; nephews, Daniel Hughes and his wife Sara, Chris Hughes and his wife Kim, and Joshua David Maynard; nieces, Renee, Deidre and Stephanie Samson; and a special uncle, Tom Cooper. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Military graveside rites will be conducted. Condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger
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CLARA WRIGHT MAYNARD, 88, of Louisa, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday October 13, 2010 at J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center. She is preceded in death by her parents Earl Wright and Elizabeth Skeins Wright in addition to her spouse Gallie Maynard. She is survived by three daughters; Laverne Gillum of Burnaugh, Ky., Nadia Delong of Paintsville, Ky., Patricia Crittendon of North Webster, In., three sons; Kenneth Maynard of Somerset, Ky., Michale Maynard and Lowell Maynard of Louisa, Ky., a sister, Inza Wright of Louisa; two brothers, Scott Wright of Louisa and Elmer Wright of Warsaw, In. in addition to eleven grand children and fifteen great grandchildren. Services were conducted by Br. Kenny Bailey on Friday, October 15 at 2 p.m at Wilson Funeral Home. Interment followed at Maynard Cemetery in Louisa. Condolence may be made to www.timeformemory.com/wilson
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FRANCES SKAGGS, 87, of Ulysses, Ky., passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2030 at J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center. She was born in Lawrence County on May 14, 1923. She is preceded in death by her parents Ine Price and Hattie Mae Davis Price, her husband Mitchell Skaggs in addition to six brothers and five sisters. She is survived by one brother Paul Gene Price of Ulysses and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted on Saturday October 16, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Owens Cemetery, in Keaton, Kentucky. Friends may call from 10 - 1 p.m. Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to www.timeformememory.com/wilson
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HASKEL RICKY WILLIAMSON, age 51 of Holden departed this life on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Born May 18, 1959 at Holden he was the son of Gay (Williamson) Williamson of Holden and the late Haskel Williamson. In addition to his father he was also preceded in deathby two brothers, Bobby and Timothy Darin Williamson and a special friend, Doug Welch. Foremost, Haskel was an avid WVU football fan, he was a coal miner for Marrowbone Development Company and a member of the UMWA. He was a US Army veteran, and he was a member of the Maryetta United Baptist Church and was a former active member of the 5 & 6 Holden Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Pam West Williamson, one son Wesley (Kayla) Robertson of Man, four sisters Retha and the husband (Terry) Collins of Holden, Sarah and the husband (Ernie) Stamper of Dandridge, TN, Dollene and the husband (Eugene) Bailey of Holden, and Tina and the husband (Wayne) Fry of Stollings, numerous nieces and nephews and special friends including, Steve Workman, Mark White, and Phil Nelson. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM Maryetta United Baptist Church at Verdunville with Pastor Lonnie Gore, Rev. Barney Goins, and Rev. Larry Light officiating. Burial will follow in Maynard-Williamson Family Cemetery at Wilsondale, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Steve Workman, Mark White, and Phil Nelson. For email condolences go to www.honakerfuneralhome.org. Honaker Funeral Home in Logan is in charge of his services.
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ARCHIE LEE THOMPSON, 82, of 1400 Cundiff Lane, Blairs, VA died at his residence Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Born September 18, 1928 in Wayne County, West VA, he was the son of the late Fred Thompson and the late Berdie Pratt Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Dolly Fay Branham Thompson of the residence. He retired as general foreman for Hoosier Electrical Company, and attended White Oak Worship Center. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Valerie Merricks and husband, LeRoy, Teresa Reece and husband, Jimmy, all of Blairs, his sons, Lester Thompson and wife, Cindy of Ringgold, Mitchell Thompson and wife, Carola of Danville and Goran Thompson and wife, Lori of Jamestown, NC, his sister, Lorene Damron of Louisa, KY, his sister-in-law, Olive Thompson of Radnor West, VA, his brother, Kenneth Thompson and wife, Connie of Wayne West, VA, eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces: and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Wilburn Thompson and, Roy Thompson, a grandson and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at White Oak Worship Center, Blairs, VA with Rev. Roger Ewing officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Danville. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville and at other times will be at the residence of his daughter, Valerie Merricks, 1408 Cundiff Lane, Blairs, VA. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com
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VICTORIA PAGE MARCUM, 11, of Fort Gay passed away October 13, 2010, at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. She was a student at Fort Gay Elementary School. She is survived by her parents Elliott Marcum of Fort Gay and Evon J. David of Newark Ohio, two sisters; Brittany Kelley of Louisa and Karen Lynn Marcum of Ashland, Ky, two brothers; Elliott Scott Marcum of Fort Gay and Aaron Drake Marcum of Fort Gay; paternal grandparents Owen and Patty Marcum of Fort Gay and maternal grandparents Charlie and Jo Burns of Cannonsburg, Ky. and Bud David of Ashland Ky. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, October 13, at 2 p.m. in Young's Chapel, officiated by Rev. Denny Brown. Burial will follow in Marcum Cemetery in Fort Gay. Visitation is 3- 9. p.m. Saturday with family at 2 p.m. at Young Funeral Chapel.
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JAMES LEE ESTEP, 87, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, into the arms of the Lord surrounded by his family at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastors Sam Preston and Johnny Jackson. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. He was born March 23, 1923, in Logan, W.Va., a son of the late Alonzo and Tona Williams Estep. James retired from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with 37 years of service and was a member of the Altizer Freewill Baptist Church. His loving wife, Mescal J. Canada Estep, also preceded him in death; along with a son, Stephen A. Estep; and a sister, Margie Estep. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Stewart and Sandra Estep, both of Huntington, W.Va.; a son, David L. Estep and wife Rita of Huntington, W.Va.; two sisters, Ruby Murphy of Lavalette, W.Va., Joyce Stowers of Belle, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Jenifer Simms, Stephen Brown and wife Jennie; four great-grandchildren and one more on the way; a special neighbor and friend, Boyd Finley, for all of the help he has provided; and dad's loving four-legged companion, Bella. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.
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BASSETT WILLIAM MOORE, 87, of Ceredo, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin-Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Dallas Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park. He was born on Oct. 7, 1923, in Wayne County, a son of the late Francis Leet and Sarah Elizabeth Marcum Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Bessie Thompson Moore; his ex-wife, Goldie Baumgardner Moore; four brothers, Esbon, John, Uhl and Elmer Moore; two sisters, Ruby Black and Siddy Midkiff. He was retired from C&O Railraod and was a World War II Marine veteran, having served on the Pacific front in Okinawa, and he was also a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. He was a member of the VFW Post 9738, American Legion Post 16 and the Marine Corps League. He is survived by one daughter, Sharon Kaye (Stephen) Stark of Kenova; one son, Dan (Desiree) Moore of Westmoreland; one sister, Eunice Jones of Brandon, Fla.; three grandchildren, Sharlie Frye, Chas York (Heather) and Travis Moore; two step-grandchildren, Alyssa Stark and Justin Goodwin (Sarah); four great-grandchildren, Hayden Frye, Jacob York, Elijah York, Shaylie Collins; one step-great-grandchild, Makenzie Dishman; a special caregiver, Regina Hutchinson of Kenova. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Beard Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington.
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THELMA SUE QUEEN, of Lavalette, W.Va., died Thursday, October 14, 2010, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. She was born in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of Boyd and Viola Tomblin Thompson. Thelma was the owner of Thelma's Place in Lavalette, and a member of the National Rifle Association. Also preceding her in death were her former husbands, Jimmie Dale Queen, William Cecil Reed and Romeo Maynard; a sister, Donna Nicholas; three brothers, Billy Hubert Thompson, Julius Jack Thompson, Roy Thurman Thompson; a grandson, Donnie Delawder; son-in-law, Arvil Napier. Survivors include two daughters, Tammy Napier and Pamela Sexton and husband, Earl, of Lavalette, W.Va.; two sons, Jim Reed and wife, Gerri, of Lavalette, W.Va., Jesse Dale Maynard of Colorado; two brothers, Boyd Thompson Jr. and wife, Irene, of Hillsborough, W.Va., James Ralph Thompson of Lavalette, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Michelle Miller and husband, Mike, Jeffrey Maynard, Billy Reed, Jessica Pack and husband, Braith, Sara Beth Phipps and husband, Brian, Christopher Sexton and wife, Jamie, Jesse and Illona Maynard; 13 great-grandchildren, Jaila, Armani, Christopher, Aaron, Alyssa, Cade, Mackenzie, Ashton, Logan, Brayden, Jaycob, Keith and Leigh Anna; special friend, Liz Hill. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.
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ADA H. HENDERSON, "I am in Heaven, dear ones; Oh so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last;" 89, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at Hospice House of Huntington, Huntington, W.Va. She was born Sept. 3, 1921, in Thomaston, Ga., to the late Lee Watson and Ioma Hammack Penn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, W.J. Penn; and one sister, Pauline Cox. She is survived by her loving son, John Perdue; and daughter-in-law, Gail Perdue of Chesapeake, Ohio; three grandsons, Darren Perdue and Dwayne Perdue, both of Huntington, W.Va., Eric Mullins of Bridgeport, W.Va.; and many nieces and nephews. She attended Marshall College, where she received her master's degree. She was a retired Wayne County school teacher with 35 years of service. Ada was in "Most Outstanding Elementary Teacher of America." She was a member of Alpha Delta Lambda, an honorary teacher's sorority. She was a W.W.II. Army veteran, having served in the European Conflict. She was a member of V.F.W. Post 9738 and also American Legion Post No. 93. She was instrumental in getting the female statue of the Army WAC at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. She was the first and only woman West Virginia State American Legion Commander. The family would like to thank Dr. Cindi Pinson and staff; her caregivers, Beverly Spears and Heather Ramey. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, conducted by American Legion Chaplain Frank Jarrell of Post No. 93. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va., with American Legion Post No. 93 and VFW Post No. 9738 conducting military services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Emogene Dolin Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road Huntington, WV 25702. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall
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BETTY LOU TURLEY, 75, of Wayne, W.Va., went to meet her Heavenly Father, Friday, October 15, 2010. She was born May 6, 1935 in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late William and Ella Roberts. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Richard and Earl Roberts, and three sisters, Irene Hayes, Ruth Collins and Ann Basenback. Betty was a homemaker and a member of Booten Crockett Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband Bruce Turley; three children, Veronica A. (Dale W.) Ward of Lavalette, Bruce Edward (Sharon) Turley Jr., Wayne, and Regina (Bruce) Kennedy, Huntington; six grandchildren, Damon R. (Kristel) Ward, Amber M. Ward, Rebecca (Greg) Gartin, Justin (Stephanie) Turley, Christopher Tomblin and James Tomblin; three great-grandchildren, Elijah and Emily Gartin, and Cameron Tomblin. Also surviving are two sisters, Evelyn Ward, and Norma Jean Wheeler. Services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, October 18, 2010, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Carico officiating. Burial will follow in Bowen Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m Sunday at the funeral home.
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GEORGIA STEPHENS, 80, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, October 15, 2010. She was born December 7, 1929 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Boyd and Laura Belle Lycans. Her husband, Harold Stephens also preceded her in death, along with two sisters, Mary Asbury and Magalie Hutchinson; three brothers, Cabell Lycans, Wallace Lycans, and Homer Lyons; and one son Markie Stephens. Georgia was a member of the Little Lynn Church of God and retired from the Wayne County Board of Education. Survivors include two sons, David Stephens and his wife Connie, Harold Stephens Jr.; and his wife Debbie; one daughter, Dianna Pelfrey and her husband Bill, all of Wayne; eight grandchildren, Harold Ray Stephens, Alisha Damron, Sarah Shadd, Susan Stephens, Candy Pelfrey, Billie Jo Castte, Amy Stephens, and Michhelle Stephens; and 15 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Charlie Lycans and Fletcher Boyd Lycans; one sister, Deanna Lycans; and a host of friends and family. Services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Otis Bowen officiating. Burial followed in Community Memorial Gardens. The family received visitors Monday evening at the funeral home.
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LOUVADA S. JONES, 92, of Louisa passed away on October 16, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents Andrew Skeens and Clara Fannin Skeens and her husband James E. "Ed" Jones along with five sisters and one brother. She is survived by four daughters; Laura Jame [Paul] Moore of Louisa, Clara J. [William] Elkins of Louisa, Mary I. [John] Hogsten of Flatwoods, Sandra J. [Larry] of Manistee Michigan, one son; Wayne A. [Elsie] Jones of Louisa in addition to six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were scheduled for Tuesday, October 19 at 1 p.m. at Catalpa Freewill Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Mike Cox. Burial followed in Greenlawn, Cemetery Louisa. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Community Hospice or charity of your choice.
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E. BLAINE EDDY, 82, formerly of of Huntington, WV died Sunday October 17, 2010 at Chateau Grove Senior Living Center. He was born May 26, 1928 in Ritchie Co., WV a son of the late Herbert and Dimpsie Cunningham Eddy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jack; one sister, Ernestine ands one brother, Robert. Blaine retired from the U.S. Army as Chief Warrant Officer W4 and Ashland Oil where he was an accounting system analyst. He was active in many service organizations and was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife,Theodosia to whom he would have been married 60 years on November 23rd; two daughters, Sara and Nancy and her husband Joe; one son Blaine and his wife Gloria; one sister, Eleanor; four granddaughters, Jackie, Amanda, Meghan and Jennifer and two great grandsons; Dakota and Evan. There will be no visitation and a private family memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to Kenova United Methodist Church, Hospice of Huntington or Habitat for Humanity. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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EDITH FAY LAMBERT, 64, of Wayne, WV, died Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Lambert Cemetery. She was born August 24, 1946 in Lincoln County, WV, a daughter of the late Lewis Lambert and Victoria Neace Lambert Thomas. Edith was a homemaker. A daughter, Katherine Newsome also preceded her in death, along with three brothers, Alford, Brad and Charley Lambert. Survivors include two daughters, Mamie Gail Adkins of Logan, WV, Patricia Neace of Wayne, WV; four sons, Greenway Newsome of Wayne, WV, Shane Newsome of Lewis County, WV, Tester Whitt 4nd John Whitt, both of Wayne, WV; five sisters, Roxie Runyon, Delice Bryant, Lillian Hurst, Mamie Neace, Evelyn Cline; three brbthers, Irvin, Anthony and James Lambert; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from noon until service time on Thursday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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LUCILLE HAMMOND CORNS, 84, of Ceredo, W.Va., peacefully left this world on Monday, October 18, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. She was born September 28, 1926, in Martin County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Ransom and Lura Pack Hammond. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters and four brothers. Lucille was well known for her wonderful apple pies and chicken and dumplings, and those who sampled these delights will remember her and wish they could taste them again. She is survived by her husband, James R. Corns, whom she lovingly cared for during their 66 years of marriage; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie and Diane Corns of Ceredo and David and Karen Corns of Huntington; one granddaughter, Mandy Brumfield and her husband Craig of Kenova; one grandson, Michael Corns and his wife Sara of Palatine, Ill.; five great-grandchildren, Colten, Chloe and Keelie Brumfield and Abby and Cara Corns and another great-grandchild expected in November; one brother, Lowell Hammond of Warfield, Ky.; one sister, Agnes Davenport of Ceredo; one sister-in-law, Lou Ann Hammond of Inez, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at the Ceredo Church of Christ, of which she was a member, with Minister David Roach officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ceredo Church of Christ. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family.
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RICHARD S. McGUE, 76, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, October, 18, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born November 11, 1933, in Huntington, a son of the late Herman and Elma McGue. Richard served in the U.S. Army and was a retired electronic specialist. Survivors include one daughter, Wendy (Jerry) Smith; two sons, Richard McGue II, Jeffrey (Betty) McGue, all of Florida; four grandchildren; one brother, Jerry McGue of Florida; two sisters, Patricia (Bob) Timler of Lesage, W.Va., and Judy Dean of Prichard, W.Va.; and special friend Ron Myers of Huntington. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the McGue family.
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MISTY DAWN NAPIER WALTERS, 33, of Huntington, W.Va., died Monday, October 18, 2010. She was born September 11, 1977, in Cabell County, W.Va. She was a graduate of Buffalo High School and had worked at the Kenova Save-A-Lot grocery store. She was a member of the Upper Gragston Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va., with Pastor Danny Sansom officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Deborah Marlene Hensley Napier and Alfred Napier Jr., of Prichard, W.Va.; her father, Danny Ray Napier of Huntington; three sons, Kyle Wesley, Darren Arthur and Hunter Elija Walters of Ceredo, W.Va., and one brother, Danny Ray Napier II of Huntington. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday and the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com 
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JOHN WILLIAM MAYS, 49, of Ceredo, W.Va., died Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a work-related accident. John was born August 30, 1961, a son of Patsy Pierce Mays of Ceredo and the late William F. Mays. He was a graduate of C-K High School. He was employed as a steel worker by Bush & Burchett, Inc. In addition to his mother, John is survived by one daughter, Kristin Mays of Walnut Creek, Calif.; one son, Zack Mays of Santa Barbara, Calif.; two sisters, Karin (Mike) Dawson and Kathy (Paul) Billups, all of Ceredo; one brother, Floyd (Christine) Mays of Cincinnati, Ohio; his fiancée, Susan Ray of Ceredo; his nieces and nephews Michael Dawson, Stephanie Mays, Tyler Dawson, Christopher Mays and Morgan Billups; and his dog, Smokey. John loved riding his Harley and was passionate in learning about Native American culture and tradition. His two children and family were the most important joys of his life. He was a friend to all and will be deeply missed by all. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010, at First Baptist Ceredo, with Rev. Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Cyrus Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2010, at the church. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va., is assisting the family. Rest In Peace, Icarus.
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RETA NELSON, nee Adkins, 85, known to everyone as "Gran," of Huntington, formerly of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family and close friends, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Booten-Millers Fork United Baptist Church, by Rev. Johnny Jackson, Rev. Jimmie Lester and Rev. Jessie Lacy. Internment will follow at Crook's Cemetery on Green Valley Road in Huntington. She was the daughter of the late Lucinda Catherine Keck Adkins and Thomas Jefferson Adkins. Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Mamie Bright and Ona Adkins; and five brothers, Elzie, Ted, Bill, Roscoe and French Adkins. Reta moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1973. While in Cleveland, she attended the Trinity Freewill Baptist Church, and worked at St. Vincent Charity Hospital until she retired in 1987. She was a member of Booten-Millers Fork United Baptist Church for many years. She loved gospel music, going to yard/garage sales, sewing, making crafts and playing games with her daughters. "Gran" loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally. Survivors include her loving husband of 65 years, Asa Nelson; six children, Sue Keesee (Frank) of Huntington, Alice Sawyers (Jerry) of Cleveland, Greg Nelson (Sabine) of Cleveland, Cindy Adkins (Ralph) of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, Rhonda Ferris (Eddie) of Huntington, Charlie Nelson (Kathy) of Cleveland, and her special niece June Thompson of Lavalette, W.Va., whom she considered one of her children; 16 grandchildren, Katie, Keith, Kevin, Jennifer, Tina, Keith, Johnna, Anna, Stacey, Scott, Jason, David, Brian, Rachel, Rebecca and Chanda, 13 great-grandchildren, Lexi, Justin, Jeremy, Emilee, Adam, Zoey, Alyssa, Abigail, Luna, Ian, Aaron, Alex and Jessica; a great- great-grandson, Justin Jr.; a sister, Gladys Mays of Wayne; a brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Gene and Genevieve Adkins and Violet Egnor; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. The grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Reta was a loving and beautiful person and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
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SAMUEL SMITH, 86, of Kenova, husband of Juanita Combs Smith, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in Hospice House of Huntington. He retired from Ohio River Company as a boat captain. Funeral service 1 p.m. Saturday, White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Barboursville. Visitation one hour before service Saturday at the mausoleum. Arrangements by Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home.
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THOMAS BRYON RAY, 64, of Louisa passed away on Wednesday October 20, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents Willard Ray and Essie Cline Ray. He is survived by his wife, Jakie Smith Ray of Louisa, two daughters, April Dawn (Robert) Meade of Kermit and Leeann (John) Zeek of Louisa, one son, Matthew Byron (Kimberly) Ray of Paintsville, four sisters; Anna Rodrigues of Hillard, Oh, Brenda Ray and Sandy Ray both of South Carolina, Erma Ray of Louisa, one brother George Ray of Blaine in addition to six grandchildren. Services were scheduled are for Saturday Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at the Unity Baptist Church in Blaine officiated by Bro. Ed Austin. Intermenent will follow with graveside rites conducted by members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion on Tuesday October 6 at 12 noon at the Yatesville Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be made to www.timeformemory.com/wilson
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DOROTHY L. (FRAZIER) HATTEN, 87, of Plant City, Fla., formerly of Ceredo, W.Va., died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in Florida. She was born Jan. 4, 1923, in Wayne County to the late Henry G. and Virginia (Mitchell) Frazier. Mrs. Hatten was a retired legal secretary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert J. Hatten; their son, Billy Paul Hatten; two brothers, Paul E. Frazier and Billy J. Frazier; and a sister-in-law, Geraldine Frazier. Survivors include a grandson, Brent M. Hatten of Tampa, Fla.; a great-granddaughter, Danielle Roland; a sister-in-law, Jenny R. Frazier; a special friend, Alice Wells Loop of Massillon, Ohio; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Mullens officiating. Burial will follow in the Riggs Cemetery, Centerville Road, Prichard, W.Va. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donation to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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JAMES HOWARD MULLINS, 54, of Crum passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. Born July 10, 1956 in Williamson, he was a son of the late Ermal and Teenie Fields Mullins. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Mullins of Crum as well as his children; Brandon, James, John, Tina, Melondie, Sondra Jean and Peggy Mullins all of West Virginia as well as three grandchildren. James is also survived by his siblings Donald Ray Mullins of Columbus, Lacy Mullins of Columbus, Ermal Mullins of Crum, Michael Mullins of Fort Gay, David Mullins of Ohio, Daisy Mullins and Ptricia Mullins. Funeral services are scheduled for Satruday October 23, 2010 at 12 p.m. at the Riverbend Freewill Baptist Church, with Everett Meddings officiating. Burial will follow in the Prince-Mullins Cemetery of Crum. Arrangements are under the direction of Richmond Callaham Funeral Home in Inez.
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BILLIE K. FITZ, age 82, entered into rest with the Lord on October 22, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on June 26, 1928, the son of George William and Blanche Mae (Black) Fitz. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was well known for his great love for people. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division during World War H. He re-enlisted in 1948 and served with the 3rd Infantry Division in Korea. He received numerous military honors and recognition including the Purple Heart. Billie married the former Belverine Ramey on January 10, 1953 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Billie leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Belverine; a daughter; Sandra Lou Ann; a son, Barry Kevin, his wife Crystal and daughter, Ashley; a son Brian Kelly, and his wife Belinda; his grandchildren; a granddaughter, Jessica Marie and four grandsons, Barry Kevin II, and his wife, Katie and son, Baron Kennedy (great-grandson), Brandon Kyle, Billie Kenneth and Benjamin Keith Fitz. There are three sisters-in- law, Evelene Smith, and Madeline Ramey, both of West Virginia as well as Flonnie Anderson of Tazewell, Tennessee; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and aunts and uncles honor his memory. Billie was preceded in death by his father, George W. Fitz in 1941, his mother, Blanche Mae Gibson in 1966, his brother, The Rev. Lewis E. Anderson in 1999, a sister, Lillie Mae Derryberry in 2009 and twin brothers at birth in 1931. He is a graduate of Willow Run High School and attended Cleary Business College. 'He received his marketing degree from Colorado University in 1972. He was employed in various occupations before beginning his banking career where he spent thirty-nine years working in financial services. He retired from FMB-Oceana Bank as Chairman, President and C.E.O. in 1992. He was a prestigious contributor to the community in the following organizations: He served on the Oceana EDC Board. He was an organizing member for the National Asparagus Festival Committee. He served with the Muskegon-Oceana Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Hart-Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce, and was a member of the Community Foundation of Oceana County Board of Directors from 1989-93. Billie was a member of the Hart Rotary Club and Past-President (1974-75), and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was president of the Mid-Michigan Chapter of BAI in 1989-90 and past chairman of the Michigan Bankers Association Group VI in 1984-85. In 1987-91, he was a member of the MBA Executive Committee. He was a member of the Masonic Order Blue Lodge AF + AM Scottish Rites, York Rites and a Shriner. He was an active member of VFW Post #1329 in Hart, Michigan as well as the American Legion Post #93, in Kenova, West Virginia. He requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hart Rotary Scholarship Fund, The American Heart Association, The Shriners Hospital For Children, or a charity of your choice. Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Friday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor David Crabtree Officiating. Burial will follow in the Wayne Community Gardens. Condolences
may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com
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RALPH MARCUM SR., 83 of Huntington, W.Va., passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Oct. 23, 2010, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Ray Williamson. Burial will follow at Arrowood-Dutton Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. He was born Oct. 25, 1926, in Dunlow, W.Va., a son of the late Charles and Goldie Marcum. Ralph was retired from Houdaille Industries and was a member of the Laborers Local No. 543 in Huntington. He was a WWII veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Eva Fortner Marcum, along with two brothers, Charles Marcum Jr. and Roy Lee Marcum. He was the loving father of his son, Ralph Marcum Jr. and wife Sara; and two daughters, Linda McCallister and husband Jim and Kathy Cathers and husband David, all of Huntington, W.Va.; four cherished granddaughters, Jamie Harmon and husband Ty, Kayla Stapleton and husband Andy, Courtney Cathers and Brianna Cathers; and a special nephew, Dale Barker; four sisters, Freedis Frye of Virginia Beach, Va.; Betty Bell of Grayson, Ky., Lucille McCall of Lavalette, W.Va., Hazel Stroud of Grayson, Ky.; one brother, Allen J. Marcum of Lavalette, W.Va.; a sister-in-law, Louise Marcum of Kenova, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Ralph was blessed to have special neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bias Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Craig Preece. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. Special thanks are extended to the staff of Hospice of Huntington.
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WINFIELD CHESTER ADKINS, 82, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. He was born May 19, 1928, in Lincoln County, W.Va. Chester was retired from Lowes' Hardware Store and an active member of Upper Ten Mile Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing dominos, outdoor walks with his wife and spending time with his family. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at the Reger Funeral Chapel with Rev. Doug Ramey. Burial will follow at Warrick Cemetery, Lincoln County. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Dyer, and son, Jackie Adkins. He is survived by his current wife, Allie Mae Adkins; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Glenn Hutchinson; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dallas and Brenda Adkins, Jerry and Lynn Adkins and Billy and Kelly Adkins; daughter-in-law, Karen and Mark Johnson; three stepchildren, Jim and Nida Yarber, Mary Ann Sheppard and Donnie and Tina Marks; five brothers; two sisters; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger
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RONALD DAVID "Preach" DUDDING, 71, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away October 23, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, W.Va. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. He was born October 15, 1939, in Huntington, a son of the late Hubert and Sibyl Howell Dudding. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Paul David Dudding. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Mike McComas; two sons and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Della Dudding, and David Dudding; grandchildren Trey Hathaway, Samantha Dudding, Warren Dudding, Emilee Farley, Trevor Dudding, Mathew McComas and Shelbe Rowe. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace 
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BEULAH FAYE PERRY, 73, of Ceredo, W.Va., died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family. Beulah was born Aug. 27, 1937, in Prichard, W.Va., a daughter of the late Samuel and Nona McGuire Saunders. She worked in a Country Kitchen as the manager and also sold Avon for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Perry; three brothers, Kenneth Ray, Charles Thomas and Carmal Saunders; two grandsons, Russel Paul Redding and Roger Dale Dillon II; and one brother-in-law, Arnold Hazlett. She was a loving mother to her three daughters, Barbara Sue Atkins of Ceredo, Shelia Kay (Russel) Redding of Fairburn, Ga., and Lisa Booth of Ceredo. Beulah loved her grandchildren, Stacey Perry and Ted Pack of Fort Gay, W.Va., Joshua and Brooke Booth, Ryan and Ashley Booth, all of Huntington, Adam Booth of Kenova, Kristy Dillon of Huntington, and Sarah Redding of Symmes Valley, Ohio; her beloved great-grandchildren, Donald Alva Dillon, Clay Thomas Booth, Samuel Cole Booth, Adam Cole Booth, and Madilyn June Booth; loving brother and sisters, Paul Raymond Saunders of Ceredo, Fern (Randal) Kegly of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Sadi Hazlett of Prichard; and sister-in-law, Roberta Saunders of Blackfork, W.Va.; along with many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Peggy Runyon. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va., with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatten Saunders Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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FREELIN MORRISON, 65, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Huntington and East Lynn; son of the late Oscar and Pauline Morrison. He was born December 8, 1944 and died Saturday, October 23, 2010 in Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Care center, Wilmington, NC. In addition to his parents, Freelin was preceded in death by his brother Norman Dell Morrison and a brother-in-law, Donald Dean Donahoe. Freelin is survived by his wife Gail Sawyer Morrison, daughter Teressa (Don) Kirby of Florida and Amanda (Steve Matthews) of North Carolina; sisters Anna Mae Donohoe of Huntington and Virginia Lee Philips (Bob) of Columbus. He is also survived by four grand chidlren; Heather Matthews (Dwight) Hodge and Tyler Matthews; Patricia and Donnie Kirby and great grand-son Aiden Hodge in addition to seven nephews and one niece. There were no services held.
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HENRY "IKE" MILLS, 83, of Branchland, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 24, 2010. He was at home with family and friends by his side. He was born July 14, 1927. He was the son of the late Columbus "Lum" and Myrtle Merritt Mills. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Bessie Watson Mills. Also two sisters, Bessie Perry and Hazel Clay; two brothers, Paul and Luther "Bush" Mills; one sister-in-law, Louise Davidson; and mother- and father-in-law, Lacy and Lucinda Watson. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Phyllis Hunt Mills, and his girls, Myrtle "Sis," Susie, Trish, Lisa, and Brenda. Special caregivers Patty Berry, Cheri and Namon Perry. The family would also like to thank Hospice of Huntington. He was retired from Buffalo Mining Company, and a member of UMWA Local 8454, Cattlemans Association and The Farm Bureau. He was a joy to know, always joking, and smiling. He enjoyed his cattle, working on his farm, going to auction and talking to friends on the telephone. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Baker, Dan Carper, Eldreth "Buddy" Perry, Clifford "Pooch-eye" Clark, Charles "Mutt" Watson, Namon Perry and Garland Perry. Pallbearers will be Roger Perry, Clifford "Kippy" Clark, Stacy Wooten, Gerald "Bubby" Clay, Ray Ferrell, George Barnett and Steve Mills. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Brother Eddie McComas, Brother Russell Donahue, Brother A J. Perry, and Brother Jason McComas officiating. Burial will follow at Watson Cemetery, Branchland. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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BRADY RANDALL NAPIER, 3 of Fort Gay, WV, entered Heaven Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Three Rivers Medical Center. Funeral services will, be conducted 11:00 am Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Rush Branch Church on Mill Creek by Brother Wilmer Napier. Burial will follow at the Robertson Cemetery, Genoa, WV. He was born November, 7, 2006 in Lexington, KY, a son of Kevin Lee Napier and Sabrina Menora Lowe Napier of Fort Gay, WV. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Howard Randall Napier; a great grandfather, Rev. Richard Eugene Robertson and grandmother, Virginia Gale Young. Additional survivors include a sister, Savanna Nicole Napier; two brothers, Cody Alan Napier of Prichard, WV, Kevin Lee Napier, Jr. of Fort Gay, WV; his grandparents, Millard and Wilma Robinson of Prichard ,W V; a great-grandmother, Loretta Robertson; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends after 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Rush Branch Church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. "We hope to meet our precious angel in Heaven."
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LEONA CALHOUN, 101, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Monday, October 25, 2010, at the Heritage Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Westmoreland Baptist Church by Dr. C.J. Adkins. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. She was a homemaker, a member of the Westmoreland Baptist Church and Marcum Chapter #61 Eastern Star. Leona was born on July 17, 1909, in Spencer, N.C., the daughter of the late Rossie D. and Bertie Evans Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thamer G. Calhoun, a sister Elizabeth Dixon and three brothers, Hayward, R.D. Jr., and Leonard "Jack" Wright. She is survived by her son Thamer L. Calhoun, with whom she made her home, and daughter Emily Loudermilk of Lawrenceburg, Ky.; four grandchildren, Thamer L. Calhoun Jr., Timothy W. Calhoun, Toney F. Calhoun and Robert B. Loudermilk; eight great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren; one sister, Aileen Carmines of Montana. Friends may call from noon until service time Thursday, October 28, 2010, at the Westmoreland Baptist Church. Contributions may be made to Westmoreland Baptist Church-Memorial Fund or the Gideon Bible Fund. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be extended at www.timeformemory.com/reger 
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DEBORAH KAY DAWSON RYLAND, 60, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, October 25, 2010, at her residence. Her funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Jim Franklin officiating. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born July 9, 1950, in Louisa, KY, a daughter of the late Taylor June and Lossie Vanhoose Dawson. She was a member of The Church in The Valley, and was an admitting clerk at Cabell Huntington Hospital for 26 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Pam Blair. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Boyce Baker of Kenova, W.Va.; a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Erin Ryland of Grayson, Ky.; grandchildren Brennon, Breanna, Isabella and Kendall; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marilyn and Larry Stanley of Lebanon, Ohio, Diane and Jack Rice of Webville, Ky.; her brother, Perry Dawson of Ft. Gay, W.Va., and an uncle, Billy Joe Vanhoose. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2010. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com
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ANTHONY WILSON SCAGGS JR., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., husband of Mable "Bonnie" Coy Scaggs, died Oct. 25, 2020, in Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Hartford City, Ind. He retired from Sinclair Glass. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, Keplinger Funeral Home, Hartford City, Ind.; burial 11 a.m. Monday, Cresent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, W.Va. Memorials may be made to Cancer Services of Blackford County, P.O. Box 327, Hartford City, IN 47348. www.keplingerfuneralhome.com 
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ROY RANDALL QUEEN, 70, born on October 30, 1939 in Wayne County West Virginia, and resident of Semmes, AL, died in a local hospital on Wednesday, August (?) 25, 2010. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was retired from the asphalt business where he was owner and foreman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Normal and Mary Queen and his brother, Nelvin Queen. He is survived by his loving daughters, Robin Devitte, Jacksonville, Florida and Michelle Queen, Anthem, Arizona; his sisters, Freda (Fred) Downs, Mobile, AL, Lovella (Al) Barnes, Houston, Texas and Treba (Robert) Simons, Westville, Indiana; 5 grandchildren, Ryan and Tyler Devitte, and Tiffany, Erika and Madison Jones. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Echo Baptist Church with interment at Mountain Home cemetery, Wayne County, West Virginia. Officiating will be Johnson Queen. Online condolences may be made at www.hughesfuneralservice.com   Arrangements are by Hughes Cremation & Funeral service, 7951 American Way, Daphne, AL.
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HAZELENE EVANS, 49, of Louisa passed away on Monday October 25, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents Lawrence Hammonds and Mary Whitt Hammonds. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Evans of Louisa, three sons; Cecil Evans Jr. of Salyersville, Thomas J. Evans and Ralph Justin Evans of Louisa; three brothers; Matthew Hammond of Louisa, Michael Hammonds of Greenup and Ronnie Hammonds of Louisa in addition to one granddaughter; Cloey Makel Evans. Services are scheduled for Thursday, October 28th at 11 a.m. at the Concord United Baptist Church on Yellow Creek Road, Louisa. Internment will follow on Yellow Creek Road. Condolences may be mad to www.timeformemory.com/wilson 
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EDWARD LEE MEREDITH, 66, of Kenova, W. Va., passed away Monday, October 25, 2010. Graveside services were conducted at 3:00 pm Saturday at the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, W. Va. by Rev. Louis Heaberlin. Burial followed. He was born December 29, 1943 in Huntington a son of the late Francis Edward and Gertrude Maria Riley Meredith. He was a dry wall installer. He was a Vietnam U. S . Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife of 46 years Barbara Ann Hale Meredith, a brother Jack Henry Meredith of Hinton, W. Va., two beloved brothers-in-law James Hale of Knoxville, Tenn. and Louis Heaberlin of Huntington and several nieces and nephews. American Legion Post 93 of Kenova conducted military graveside rites.
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JAMES LEE McCLOUD, 60, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor David Smith. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. He was born March 17, 1950, in Huntington, a son of Frank McCloud and Stella Canterbury Perry. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam War. He was also a carpet installer. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Deborah Lee Parrott McCloud; four sons, Glenn (Joy) Nelson, Robert Nelson, Larry (Stephanie) McCloud and Steven (Angie) McCloud; a daughter Stacy (Thomas) Henry; 13 grandchildren Jamie, Cody, Casey, Waylen and Isabelle Nelson, Austin, Karli and Branson McCloud, Andy, Heather and Natalie McCloud and Mishayla and Gage Henry; four brothers, Jim McCloud, Frank McCloud, Rick McCloud and Granville McCloud and two sisters, Wanda Hodge and Sheila McCloud, and a host of family and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Huntington Honor Guard. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger 
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AUDLINE ADKINS SANDERS, 79, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord October 26, 2010, at Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Michael Dillon and brother-in-law Wayne Baldy. Burial will follow at Sanders Cemetery, Nestlow, W.Va. She was born September 27, 1931, in Crites, W.Va., a daughter of Pat and Elvira Clay Adkins. Audline was retired from Ballards Farm Sausage and was a member of the Lick Creek Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death was her first husband Ira Smith, along with her second husband of 21 years, Millard "Mick" Sanders; a daughter, Pamela Sanders; a son, Harold Smith; a grandson, Anthony Smith; a sister, Mabel Baker and an infant brother, Glen Adkins. Survivors include her son, Terry Sanders and wife Joyce of Wayne; four sisters, Lorena Baker and husband Russell of Aurora, Ohio, Irene Baker of Justice, Ill., Ruth Adkins of Indianapolis, Ind., Mary Baldy and husband Wayne of Talapoosa, Ga.; a brother, Donald Adkins and wife Juanita of Kennesaw, Ga.; two grandchildren, Terri Lynn Queen and husband Kent, Mick Sanders and wife Crystal; five great-grandchildren, Ty and Katie Queen, Grace, Kennedy and Riley Sanders; two special "grandchildren," Okey Clayborne III and wife Sara, and Susie McGinnis; a step-daughter, Billie Baldwin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. Special thanks to her caregiver, Clorice Nicely and the staff at Hospice of Huntington, especially Patty Napier and Dennis Moore.
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MAY EDITH CHILDERS, 97, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at Rivers Bend Health Care in Burlington, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Bill Blankenship. Burial will follow at Bowen Cemetery. She was born November 7, 1912 in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Albert and Harriett Bing Parsons. May was a retired seamstress for Maidenform and was a member of Trinity Chapel. Her husband, Azel Childers also preceded her in death, along with two sons, Kenneth and Danny Childers; a sister, Edna Watts; and a brother, Wayne Parsons. Survivors include a son, Archie C. Childers and wife, Joyce of Lavalette, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Deborah Blankenship, Judy Childers, Naomi Childers, David Childers; five great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Wilma Childers. The family will receive friends from noon until service time Saturday, October 30, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. W.Va.
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Lt. Cmdr. ARTHUR DOUGLAS CLONINGER, U.S. Navy retired, 76, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, November 4, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, with Chaplin Pablo Gonzales. Military rites will follow at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington, by American Legion Post 93 of Kenova. Arthur was a retired Lieutenant Commander, having served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He also retired as a science teacher from the Wayne County Schools, having taught at Crum and Fort Gay Middle Schools. In addition to his proud service in the U.S. Navy, Arthur was proud to have been a co-founder of the Toyota Science on Wheels Program. He was also a member of the VFW 1064, life member of the DAV, a member of Crescent Lodge #32, Scottish Rite and El Hasa Shiners and a graduate of Marshall University. Arthur was born on February 18, 1934, in Huntington, the son of the late Arthur and Ethel Grove Cloninger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Barbara Joan Cloninger. He is survived by his son Anthony S. Cloninger of Barboursville, W.Va., and a daughter and son-in-law Desiree and Keith Jarrell of Huntington; seven grandchildren, Scott, Brian, John, Shawn and Travis Cloninger and Kylie and Kyrsten Jarrell and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. On line condolences may be made to the family at www.artcloninger.angelcities.com/index.html 
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GENEVIEVE ELKINS EPLING, 84 of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 28, 2010 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, October 31, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Pastor Otis Bowens and Pastor Scott Marshall. Burial will follow at Sanders Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. She was born September 19, 1926, in East Lynn, a daughter of the late Lewis and Martha Smith Elkins. Genevieve was retired from American National Rubber and was a member of House of Worship in Wayne. Her husband, Cossie Epling, also preceded her in death, along with a son, Earsel Lee "Mikie" Epling, two sisters, Magdeline Adkins, Mary Burcher; and four brothers, Elmer, Delbert, James and Earsel Elkins. Survivors include two daughters, Debra Fannin (Rick Chinn) of Lavalette, W.Va., Pamela Preston and husband Jeff of Wayne; a sister, Georgia Adkins and husband George of Wayne; a brother, Walter Lee Elkins and wife Rae of East Lynn; a sister-in-law, Nellie Elkins of Johnson City, Tenn.; grandchildren Joe and Drew Fannin (Tessa) and their father, Ron Fannin, Erin and David Arthur, J.R. and Chasity Preston; a great-grandson, Tyler Fannin; two foster grandchildren, Sean Webb and Andrew Woods; a brother-in-law, Archie Epling and wife Carol; two sisters-in-law, Esta and Anna Epling; a special friend, Tyler Rutherford; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709.
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FAY CATHERINE TURNER, 68, of Huntington, passed away Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Jim Parsons and Rev. Roger Mooney. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. She was born May 8, 1942, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late George Ward and Hester Ann McKenzie Stewart. She was a homemaker and a member of the Kellogg Holiness Church of God. In addition to her parents, Fay was preceded in death by a grandson, Wesley Scott Turner; two sisters, Gertrude Payne and Frances Finley; and three brothers, George Ward, Clifford Ward and Charles Ward. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Charles Edward Turner; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael E. and Wilma Turner of Barboursville, and Charles E. Turner Jr. and his wife Amber Turner of Willis, Texas; seven grandchildren, Jason, Adam, Matthew, Chris, Drew (Meghan) Turner, James Eldridge and Chris Huffman; two great-grandchildren, Wesley James Turner and Colton Michael Turner; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Mary Ward of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; a sister and brother-in-law, Verna Irene and Gary Keller of Barboursville, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews including a special niece and friend Pamela Sterner of Castorland, N.Y. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home.
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HARRY LEE FERGUSON, 76, of Canvas, W.Va., formerly of Kenova, widower of Peggy Jean Ferguson, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2020. He was in the U.S. Army. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville, W.Va. Visitation from noon until service time at the funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions for final expenses mailed to HLF Fund, P.O. Box 385, Canvas, WV 26662.
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MILDRED JUNE CLINE, 79, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Matthew Stepp and Brother Harold Lee Adkins Jr. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery at Wayne. She was born Aug. 11, 1931, at Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel Ross Cline. She was a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church. Her brothers, Hubert Cline, Willis, Ted Franklin, Ronnie Cline, and a brother-in-law, Don Eagleston, also preceded her in death. Survivors include six sisters, Lucille Eagleston of Florida, Pat Lucas and husband John, and Emma Gay Bank, all of California, Geri Daly and husband Bob of South Carolina, Eva Quackenbush and husband Craig of Illinois, and Zella Adkins and husband Claude of Kentucky; two brothers, Ray Cline and wife Betty of North Carolina, and Darrell Cline and wife Linda of Wayne, W.Va.; three sisters-in-law, Bertha Cline and Shelba Cline of Wayne, W.Va., and Nancy Cline of Ohio; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.
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ROSCOE HALE JR., 76, of Huntington, passed away Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Trinity Church of God by Dr. Gary Patton. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Roscoe was born Sept. 23, 1934 in Logan County, W.Va., a son of the late Roscoe Hale Sr. and Nora Lea Elkins Hale. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War era. Roscoe earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Marshall University and his doctorate from Ohio University. He was the principal at Buffalo High School before moving to teach at Marshall University in the college of education, where he was also the interim dean of the College of Education. He attended the Trinity Church of God for many years, where he also served as a council member. Survivors include his wife, Betty Eder Hale; two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Verna Hale, and Jeff and Tammy Hale; five grandchildren, Zachary, Tori, Jameson, Madison and Mason; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Sandy Hale, and Roger and Katie Hale; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Lou and Owen Burkinshaw, and Beatrice and Frank Taylor; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Mr. Hale will be taken to the church one hour before services. Contributions may be made to the Trinity Church of God. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger  American Legion Post 93 of Kenova will conduct graveside military rites.
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LEROY MONROE "JIMBO" RAMEY, Jr., 30, of Branchiand, W.Va., died Friday, October 29, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born December 27,
1979 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Ethel Vance Ramey and Leroy "Jim" Ramey, Sr. also of Branchland. His sister Donna Jean Pritchard Eastham and his brother Ronnie Pritchard preceded him in death along with maternal grandparents , Grover and Martha Merritt Vance; paternal grandparents Emma and Homer Ramey; and one cousin, Dallas Morrison. In addition to his parents, Jimbo is survived by one brother, Donavin "Donnie" Pritchard Jr.; three aunts, Jean Morrison, Betty Adkins and Wilma Stewart; three uncles, Grover, David, and Darrin Vance; five nieces, Sarah Bryant, Brandy Donahue, Millie Eastham, Martha Eastham, and Emma Pritchard; one nephew, Clyde Eastham; four great-nieces; four great-nephews; and many, many cousins. Jimbo was loved by everyone and will be sorely missed. Funeral services were conducted 1, p.m. Monday, November 1, 2010 at Johnson Tiller; Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Marcum officiating. Burial followed in the Ramey Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday evening.
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MAX JULIAN ROBINETT, 78, husband of Lorene Hardwick Robinett, passed away early Saturday morning, October 30, 2010, at his home in Rochester, Minnesota. For three years he had received treatment for lung cancer at the Mayo Clinic. He was the son of the late Mike J. and Eliza Robinett of Wayne, W.Va. A brother, Leonard Robinette of Bluefield, W.Va., and an infant son, Mark J. Robinett, also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Rev. Jim Plyburn and Pastor Fred Ferguson. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, W.Va. Also surviving is a daughter, Marian Jean Robinett of Rochester, Minnesota, and a son, Martin J. Robinett and wife Carolyn, and granddaughter, Chloe of Marysville, Washington. He also leaves behind two sisters, Gladys Robinett Workman of Wayne, Helen Robinett Jackson and husband Rudolph of Huntington, and sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Robinette of Bluefield, Lena Mae Watts of Wayne, Ruth Ann Benner and husband Danny of Thornville, Ohio. His nieces include Dr. Carol Workman Carico and husband Dr. Gregory Carico of Wayne, Linda Daniels Rowe and husband Tom of Sumter, S.C.; nephews Tom Robinette, whom he regarded as a brother, and his wife Joyce of Cross Lanes, W.Va., and Mike Watts and wife Wanda of Wayne. A beloved aunt, Nannie Robinette Skeens, 106 years old, as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, also survive. Max was a 1949 graduate of Wayne High School, where he was the quarterback of his football team. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. Max received a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and a Master's degree in Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. His first job assignment was at Westinghouse Electric, Pittsburgh. He later moved to Rochester, where he was employed by IBM and retired from there after 30 years of service as Program Manager in the Systems Products Division. He was a member of Evangel United Methodist Church in Rochester. He had many interests including sports, music and art. He was loyal and devoted to his family, his church, and to his many friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.
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BERNICE PAULINE HAZELETT, 63, of Ona, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 31, 2010, after her courageous battle with cancer. Bernice was born on April 29, 1947, to the late Lewis H. Sr., and Pauline Childers. She was also preceded in death by her husband Gordon Hazelett and one daughter, Cathy Lynn Clagg. She is survived by her children, Christy Holley and her husband Scottie of Lesage, Duana "Dee" Sargent and her husband Todd of Milton, W.Va., Paul "Jamie" Clagg III and his wife Trudy of Milton, and Jeremy Hazelett of Ona. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Josh Holley and wife April, Whitlee Clagg, Madison and Taylor Sargent; and siblings Lewis Henry Childers and wife Linda of Ocala, Fla., Janet Miller and husband Eddie of Mountain Home, Ark., Ernie Childers and wife Donna of Proctorville, Ohio, and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. Bernice was a retired secretary from the VA Hospital Surgical Department in Huntington, W.Va., and was a member of Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church in Ona. She was known by many for her delicious cakes and baked goods. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 2010, at Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church, Ona, by Pastor Paul Meadows. Burial will be in Arthur Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace
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GENEVA BALL, 82, of Fairborn, Ohio, formerly of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010, in Green Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Rev. Bill Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Geneva was born January 28, 1928, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Alva and Myrtle Crabtree Ball. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Beatrice Hatten and Reba Riggs, and one brother, J.D. Ball. Survivors include one sister, Audrey Neal of Fairborn, Ohio; one brother and sister-in-law Carlos (Mary) Ball of Huntington, W.Va.; a special niece, Mary Steinbarger, who helped care for Geneva for many years, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com 

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