WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
November, 2010

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NELSON K. BURKS, 61, of Richmond, Va., passed away November 2, 2010. He was born in Wayne County, West Virginia, on December 9, 1948 to the late Stanley N. Burks and Eva Spears Burks. He is survived by his sister, Cheryl Hodge and her husband Richard; niece Valerie Hodge of Huntington, W.Va.; nephew R. Scott Hodge, his wife Pamela, and their children Alexis, Cameron, and Carson. Nelson graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in Kenova, W.Va., and was a graduate of WV Tech. He retired from Dominion Power as a consulting engineer. He was a member of the Huguenot Road Baptist Church, a former assistant fire chief and treasurer of the Bon Air Fire Department, an officer in the Old Dominion Chapter and Board member of the National Railway Historical Society. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m., on Sunday, November 7, at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, Va. Services will be held at 3 p.m., on Sunday, November 7, at the funeral home with Dr. Bert Browning officiating. Interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va., on Tuesday, November 9, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Huguenot Road Baptist Church, the Bon Air Volunteer Fire Department, or to the Old Dominion Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Condolences may be made at: www.woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com.
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WAITMAN DAVIS SR., 87, of Barboursville, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Waitman was born February 21, 1923, in Wayne County, to the late Leo and Polly Keck Davis. Waitman was the owner of Davis Variety Store. He was a flower salesman for over 53 years, and a root and ginseng dealer for over 38 years. He enjoyed his work and his cutomers. Waitman was a longtime member of Gethsemane United Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday school teacher for many years. Waitman enjoyed playing his many musical instruments, singing and writing songs. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Clark of Apple Grove, W.Va., and Cathy Adkins of Branchland, W.Va.; two sons, James (Shirley) Smith of Ellenboro, W.Va., and Waitman Davis Jr. (Frances) of Branchland; eight grandchildren, Rick (Lisa) Smith, Cindy (Neal) Morgan, Misty, Michael, and Brandon Clark, Christopher Adkins, Wesley and Cassie Davis; two great-grandchildren, Michaela and Shelby Smith; one brother, Ransom (Ellie) Davis; one sister, Ola "Sis" Baker; special buddy, Sissy; special friends Buddy Merritt, Bobby Burns and Jonah Adkins; and numerous other family and friends. Waitman is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 34 years Louise Hesson Davis; three brothers, Virgil, Cazzie and Curtis Davis; two sisters, Reba Adkins and Murl Bradshaw; two sons-in-law, Robert Clark, and Joel Adkins; The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington and Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville and after 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010, at Gethsemane United Baptist Church, Barboursville, with Rev. Bobby Burns, Rev. Zach Bills and Rev. Jonah Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Sons and grandsons will be pallbearers. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace or by emailing WaitmanDavis@gmail.com
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CONRAD HARDEN BROWN, 79, of Ceredo, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. He was born Nov. 6, 1930, in Cabell County to the late Roy Harden and Wilma Josephine (Banks) Brown. Mr. Brown proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Ceredo Methodist Church. Mr. Brown was retired from the State of West Virginia Highway Department and was a 35-year member of the Kenova American Legion Post 93. He united in marriage to Ruth (Runyon) Brown, who survives. Other survivors include his stepchildren, Brenda (Donald) Sherwood of New York, Becky Wallace, Michael Wallace; eight grandchildren, Melissa Sherwood and Jon Nagy, Jamie (Bryan) Sherwood, Taryn Fletcher, Jennifer (David) Gray, Lauren Brown, Niko, Joey and Johnny Wallace; along with 10 great-grandchildren; and best friends, James and Norma Spence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in the Crescent Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donation to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. These may be made at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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JOHN WESLEY ROBERTS, 90, of South Point, Ohio, widower of Margaret M. "Peggy" Roberts, whom he married on July 4, 1946, passed from this life Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at the Community Hospice Care Center, Ashland, Ky. He was born August 20, 1920 in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Clarence and Stella Bates Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a retired machinist from the H.K. Porter Company and a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He also attended the Chesapeake Church of the Nazarene and was a member of the Proctorville VFW Post 6878. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Paul Merritt at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 7, 2010, at the Reger Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at the Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio. In addition to his parents, and wife he was preceded in death by his son Bobby John Roberts, three brothers, Kingston, Lloyd and Donald Roberts, three sisters, Aris Lee Adams, Alma Elkins and Arlene Graham, as well as a great-granddaughter, Kristie Smith. Survivors include one son, Jim Roberts (Debbie) of Las Vegas, Nev.; three daughters, Kay (Bob) Strank of Fairborn, Ohio, Barbara (Chuck) Black of Monroe, Ohio, and Linda Williams of Richmond, Ky. In addition,10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren, one brother, Clarence Roberts Jr., and a sister-in-law Blanche Roberts, survive him as well. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice, Inc., 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Military rites will be performed by the Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard.
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JENNINGS CLARK, of East Lynn, WV, died Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Emagene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Monday, November 8, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Tommy Staley. Burial will follow at Asbury Cemetery, East Lynn, WV. He was born June 8, 1926 in Wayne County, WV, a son of the late Samuel and Stella Clark. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Sadie Clark; a sister, Virginia Rice; and a brother, Jake Clark. Survivors include a sister, Stella Ferguson of Wayne, WV, and Jasper Clark of Kunkletown, PA. Friends may call one hour prior to service time at Morris Funeral Home.
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GREGORY RAY KILPATRICK, 45, of Lavalette , WV, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 4, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother A. J. Perry. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. He was born February 9, 1965 in Joliette, IL, a son of Raymond Harold Kilpatrick of Lexington, SC and the late Freda Stewart Kilpatrick. Greg was formerly employed at Special Metals. Survivors include his loving wife, Ruth Ann Wells Kilpatrick; a daughter, Casey Talbert and husband, J. D. of Lavalette, WV; a son, Ethan Kilpatrick of Lavalette, WV; three sisters, Joyce McFedrick of Lexington, SC, Patricia Adkins and Sharon Farmer of Wayne, WV; two brothers, Wayne Kilpatrick of Wayne, WV and Randall Kilpatrick of Branchland, WV; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann Talbert and Olivia Jean Talbert. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 pm Saturday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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JAMES W. BRADWHAW, 86, of Wayne, W. Va. went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 4, 2010. He was born September 16, 1924 in Wayne County, a son of the late Golden and Naomi Bradshaw. He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Vida Simpkins Bradshaw of Wayne; two sons James Bradshaw and wife Linda of Lavalette, W. Va., and Roger Bradshaw of Wayne; one grandson , Jeffrey Bradshaw and two great granddaughters, Shannon Bradshaw and Summer Bradshaw all of Florida. Also surviving is one brother George Bradshaw and wife Zelma of Wayne; special nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and neighbors too numerous to mention. Private services were conducted 1 p.m Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Everett Adkins Cemetery. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home was honored to serve the Bradshaw family.
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ALLIE MARCUM, 86 of Crum, WV. went to be with the lord on Thursday, November, 4, 2010 at Three Rivers Medical Center. Born November 23, 1923 in Wayne Co, WV, she was a daughter of the late Harrison and Elizabeth Wooten Stroud. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Marcum as well as one grandson, Lacey Charles Marcum. She was a homemaker and a member of the Silver Creek United Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons and five daughters; Lacey (Barb) Marcum of Crum, WV, Freddie (Betty) Marcum of Ft. Gay, WV, Girl (Stella) Marcum of Crum, WV, Mary Ann Marcum of Crum, WV, Nary Jean (Rick) Preston of Dunlow, Deborah Mae (Alvie) Parsley of Kermit, WV, Darlene (Roger) Swimm of East Lynn, WV and Barbara Willis of Genoa, WV as well as 17 grandkids, and 25 great-grandkids. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 1 pm at the Silver Creek United Baptist Church with Troy Stroud officiating. Burial will follow in the Marcum Cemetery of Crum, WV. Visitation will be from 6-9 pm on Friday at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Warfield Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Ky.
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NINA MAE ADKINS, 79, of Westmoreland, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. She was born Feb. 15, 1931, in Wayne County to the late Wilbur and Vicie (Preston) Saulton. She united in marriage to Kenneth Adkins, who preceded her in death. To this union were born Kenneth ( Frances) Adkins, Debbie ( Tucker) Lynch, Larry Adkins, who also preceded her in death, and Shawn ( Kimberly Bartram) Adkins. Mrs. Adkins is survived by sisters, Anna Faye Toney and Edna (Lawrence) Thompson; and a brother, Jerry (Libby) Saulton; along with grandchildren, Kenny Ray Adkins, Nicholas Adkins, Cody Lynch, Tanner Lynch and Kathy (Brandon) Adkins Dudding. Other survivors include her dear friends, Nellie Ettling and Rachel Lackey; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Adkins was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed cooking for her family, listening to Gospel music and sewing. She was a member of the Westmoreland Baptist Church and the Choir, Westmoreland Womens Club, American Business Womens Club, Red Hats and was Past Worthy Matron of Ceredo Eastern Star, who will have a service at the church beginning at 11 a.m. Mrs. Adkins worked many years at the family owned Kenneth Adkins & Sons Insurance Agency. Funeral services will be at Westmoreland Baptist Church, Monday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. with Pastor C. J. Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of the services. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home has the privilege of assisting the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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ALMA JEAN WARD, 74, of Prichard, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010. Our hearts are saddened, but we know we will see her again. Jean was the wife of James "Jim" Ward for 53 years. Together they have three children, Janice (Danny) Newman, James Ward Jr. and Carol (Mike) Ronk; and five grandchildren, Jason and Brianna Newman, Kasey Ward, and Megan and Mandie Ronk. Jean was an employee of American National Rubber for 30 years. She loved to go to church, sing and play the piano. She leaves behind a host of people who loved her. The family would like to thank the ladies of Locust Grove Baptist Church and all those who sent food. Thank you to the wonderful people of Hospice of Huntington and also to those at the Hospice House. Your special love and caring helped us so much. Visitation will be at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Randall Robertson officiating. Burial will be at Cloise Hatten Cemetery, Centerville Road, Prichard. Pallbearers will be James Ward Jr., Kasey Ward, Dan Newman, Jason Neman, Mike Ronk and Danny Joe Holland. In lieu of flowers, send donations to The Gideons International.
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BERTA HELEN KIDD PINSON, 88, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2010, in Columbia, S.C. Born Sept. 9, 1922, in Wayne County W.Va., to Joseph J. and Jennie Napier Kidd, Berta graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in 1938, afterwards attended the Huntington Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Her plans for joining the WWII war effort were halted by her marriage to a handsome soldier, James William Pinson of Ceredo, her husband of 63 years. Berta continued her interest in medicine, volunteering for The American Red Cross while caring for her husband and two daughters. She delighted in laughter and shared times around the family table as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and considered her family to be her greatest legacy. Berta was a member of The First Baptist Church of Ceredo for 72 years, belonging to the Five W Sunday school class. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; brothers Emmett, Wilburn, Joe and Bobby Kidd; sisters Dorothy Thompson and Anna Lee Lyons. Berta is survived by her daughters, Phyllis P. Capehart of Arlington, Texas and Marsha G. Adkins and husband Gary N. Adkins of Columbia, S.C.; grandchildren, Dr. Bruce P. Capehart and wife Dr. Tracey Holsinger of Chapel Hill, N.C., Melissa G. Grubbs of Columbia, S.C., J. Alex Capehart of Santa Monica, Calif., and R. Aaron Grubbs of Augusta, Ga.; great-grandchildren Matthew Grubbs of Columbia S.C., Virginia and Camille Capehart of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Benjamen and Juliette Capehart of Santa Monica, Calif.; nephew Dr. James E. Kidd of Harrisonburg, Va.; nieces Gwendolyn Baker of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Linda Brewster of Huntington, W.Va.; as well as several nieces in WV, Texas and S.C. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010, at The First Baptist Church of Ceredo, with the Rev. Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until service time at the church. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family.
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DOLLIE QUEEN, 100, of Monroe, Mich., formerly of Wayne County, widow of Everette Queen, died Monday, November 8, 2010. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, James Funeral Home Chapel, Aracoma, W.Va.; burial at Highland Memory Gardens. www.jamesfh.com
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ELSIE CROCKETT NAPIER, 99-years, 8-months, and 1-day old, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, November 8, 2010. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Crockett Family Cemetery, Wayne County, W.Va., by Pastor Don Irby. Burial will follow. Elsie was born March 7, 1911, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Henry and Victoria Stephens Crockett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Fred Napier, two sons, Lemuel and Samuel Napier, four brothers and five sisters. Elsie came to Huntington with her husband of 45 years Fred Napier. Elsie's home reflected her many talents and abilities, including quilt making, crochet works and her flower and vegetable gardening and her canning. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Freda Bays of Huntington, and Doris and Jackson Kelley of Crown City, Ohio; four grandchildren, Susan Kelley-Jarrell, Jacqueline (Mike) Jones, Jason Kelley and Samuel (Melissa) Bays; five great-grandchildren Seth and Luke Jarrell, Anthony Jones and Alexia and Shad Bays; two great- great-grandchildren Anna and Maddox Jones. The family would like to extend a special thank you to special friend Odell Nelson, family members Maudie Sue and George Kermeans, Alicia Grayson and each staff member at Grayson's Caring Hands for their assistance with Elsie's needs. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. The procession to the cemetery will leave the funeral home at noon Thursday. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/reger
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DAVID TIM JARRELL, 49, of Dunlow, WV, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Twin City Hospital in Dennison, OH. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Minister Connie Evans and Deacon Eugene Sammons. Burial will follow at Twin Oaks Cemetery. He was born December 3, 1960 in Barberton, OH, a son of David and Nennie Irene Ferguson Jarrell of Dunlow, WV. Tim was formerly a corrections officer at the Wayne County Jail and was an active member of God's Full Gospel Church in Dunlow, WV. Survivors include his loving wife, Omethia Prince Jarrell; two daughters, Causby Carson and husband, Chris of Wayne, WV, Angela Stroud and husband, Eric of Gallipolis Ferry, WV; four grandchildren, Kyrsten Stroud, Gavin Carson, Kyleigh Stroud, Jocelann Carson; a sister, Debbie Perry and husband. Rick of Jewett, OH; four brothers, Bill Jarrell and wife, Melody of Goochland, Virginia, Mike Jarrell and wife, Barbara of Massillon, OH, Mark Jarrell and wife, Carol of Dunlow, WV, Barry Stamper and wife, Sherry of Dunlow, WV; his mother-in-law and father- in-law, Causby and Mack Prince; a sister-in-law, Tammy Collins: a brother- in-law, Jess Prince and wife, Carol; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 pm Friday, November 12, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. The family would like to thank his niece, Becky Zeigler for her loving care. Tim will be missed by all who knew him.
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EVELYN CATHLEEN NAPIER BAKER, age 86 of Waldo, Ohio, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 9, 2010, at Grady Memorial Hospital. She was born May 26, 1924, on Wilson Creek in Wayne, W.Va., to French and Elizabeth Napier. Evelyn loved to cook and sew, and was a founding member of Christ The King Community Church of Fredericktown, Ohio. She is deeply grieved by her surviving family, sons and duaghters Muriel Goodman, Gail (O'Dell) Bills, Ronald (Shawn) Baker, Teresa (Gary) Okicki, Lucian (Jill) Baker; granddaughters Sherry Lilly, Kimberly Hawk, Georgia Packwood, Tammy Watts, Nannette Baker, Elizabeth Camacho and Tiffany Skaggs; grandsons Gallie Goodman Jr., Thomas Baker, Ronald Baker Jr., Daniel Baker, John Unkefer II, Stephen Baker; two great-grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren; sister Virgie Baker and two brothers, Russell and Arty Napier. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Ezra Baker; a son Raymond Dale Baker; son-in-law Gallie Goodman; 15 brothers and sisters. Calling hours will be held at Christ The King Community Church, 15598 McClelland Road, Fredericktown, Ohio, on Friday, November 12, 2010, from 3 to 6 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 6 p.m., with Rev. Andy Freeman officiating. Further condolences may be offered in the church fellowship hall with a dinner following the service. Brief graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010, at the Napier Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. Scripture ponderance: "Her children shall arise up and call her blessed ... Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised." Rodman Neeper Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed and memories shared by visiting www.RodmanNeeper.com
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After a brave four-year battle with Alzheimer's, MAXINE RUTH WITHROW EARL, 90, of Morehead, Kentucky, formerly of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, November 10, 2010, while at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. She was born October 25, 1920, in Wayne County, West Virginia, to Clarence and Edith Withrow. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Z. Taylor Earl; her two infant sons; her brother, Gene Withrow; and her sister, Oretha N. White. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. E. Noel Earl of Morehead, Kentucky, and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her two beloved dogs, Sunny and Priss. Her generous and unselfish life was inspirational to many. Her final act of generosity was to donate her body to the Human Gift Registry of Marshall University. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 4, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington. The family will begin receiving friends at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making contributions to the Community Hospice Care Center of Ashland, Kentucky, or the Human Gift Registry Program of Marshall University. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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RONALD CYDNOR MclNTURF, 81, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Morgan County, Ohio, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. He was born February 3, 1929 in Penn Township, Ohio, a son of the late Lawrence and Lucille Mclnturf. His wife, Edna Canady Mclnturf also preceded him in death along with one sister, Grace Kline and three brothers, Albert, Wayne, and Ralph. Ronald served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was baptized at the Solomon Lutheran Church in Eagleport, Ohio, where he attended. He loved helping friends and family and especially enjoyed woodworking and making things. Survivors include daughters, Debbie VanDorston, of North Canton, Ohio, Brenda Young of New Philadelphia, Ohio, Dolley (Joe) Koval of Helena, Ohio, Darla (Kenny) Kerms, also of New Philadelphia, Nancy (Tony) Cozad of New Lexington, Ohio, Valerie Lynn Tuten of Beverly, Ohio, step-daughters, Rose Marie (John) Harra of Newark, Ohio, and Belinda Sue Murphy of Zanesville, Ohio; and two sons Marcus Roy (Cheryl) Canady of Fleming, Ohio, and John Glenn (Jane) Canady of Zanesville; special and best friend Patsy Watts of Huntington; and caretakers Kate Williamson, Monica Scotts, and Connie Ferguson. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Jasper Ferguson Cemetery, East Lynn. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
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NORMA JEAN SHOPE BLANKENSHIP, 81, of Wayne passed away Thursday morning November 11, 2010. She was the wife of the late Jay Blankenship and the mother of the late Charles A. Leibee of Huntington. She has two surviving sons, James Michael Blankenship of Suffolk, VA and Paul David Blankenship of Jackson, OH and two surviving daughters, Pam Blankenship of Wayne and Joann Blankenship of Fort Myers, FL. Grandchildren include Parker Earp of Wayne, Heather, Holly and Joshua Blankenship of Suffolk, VA; Beth, Molly and Jay Blankenship of Jackson, OH; two surviving sisters, Bert Niner and JoeAnne Hidy of OH. Graveside service will be held for the family at a later date. Her family also wants to thank the nurses and staff of Huntington Health and Rehabilitation for the care given to the entire family. Donations to the charity of your choice in honor of Jean and Jay Blankenship would be appreciated. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Blankenship family.
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BARBARA YVONNE HENSLEY, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side, on Thursday, November 11, 2010. She is now in heaven with daddy, whom she has missed dearly these last 12 years. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2010, at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, by Pastor Ron Scarberry. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. She was born February 24, 1934, in Kenova, a daughter of the late Harry and Mabel Lycans Caniff. She was a retired nurse, having worked at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland, Ky. Barbara was also a member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles C. Hensley; a brother Marion D. "Cork" Caniff and two sisters, Wanda L. Carpenter and Harriet "Hoppy" Smith. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Susan A. Lipscomb (Brady), Patricia J. Harris ("Skip"), Terry L. Lewis ("Russ") and Chaundra J. Maddox (Scott); 10 grandchildren and spouses, Heather and Jay Scarberry, Beth Anne and John Paul Workman, Chris and Erin Harris, Tug and Kellie Harris, Brian Lewis, Morgan Lewis, Jacob Maddox, Rachel Maddox, Sarah Maddox and Emma Grace Maddox; five great-grandchildren Taylor Workman, Alexandra Workman, Andrew Scarberry, Logan and Charlee Harris and Sophie Harris; sister Judith Sheinbrot of Baltimore, Md.; several nieces and nephews and two special friends, Marvin Maynard and Greg Hatten. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010, at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ewaso Well Project, Kenya, Africa, c/o First Sentry Bank, 5604 US Route 60 E, Huntington, WV 25705. Condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger. Scripture of Ponderance: Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Proverbs 31:28 (KJV).
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ANN MARIE O'DELL was born July 27, 1953, in Norfolk, Va., to William and Helen Cignoni and died Nov. 13, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was raised in Ashland, Ky., attended Ashland Public Schools and graduated from King's Daughters School of Nursing in 1973, and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Ohio University in 1990. She worked at Mercy Hospital, Portsmouth, Ohio, King's Daughters Hospital, Ashland, Ky., and took an early retirement from the Veterans Administration Medical Center in 2001, after 25 years of service. She also worked part-time at the health clinic for Special Metals and as a staff nurse for Cabell Huntington Hospital. After 34 years experience, she finally retired in 2007 due to health conditions. Ann enjoyed her experiences through the years as a nurse, nurse manager and case manager. She held a special place in her heart for all veterans of the armed forces. Her mother, Helen Cignoni, preceded her in death; along with her maternal grandparents, Franklin Wilder and Rosa Tuminelli; paternal grandparents, Alfred and Edith Cignoni; and several aunts and uncles. Survivors include her loving husband of 29 years, Clyde O'Dell; her combined family of five children, Michael R. O'Dell Sr. and wife Beverly, Christy VanZandt and husband Robert, Susan Thacker and husband Christopher, Solomon O'Dell, Rachel Elkins and husband Benjamin; 11 grandchildren, whom she loved more than anything; her father, William Cignoni and wife Norma; sister, Nancy Gainer and spouse Robert; two brothers, Robert Cignoni, James Cignoni and wife Bonnie; numerous nieces and nephews and cousins; two aunts, Ruth Obando and Marilyn Loomis. She enjoyed hobbies of reading, sewing quilts and other homemade items for her family, sports, and was a fan of Wayne High School softball, Marshall University and West Virginia University. She will be greatly missed by all she leaves behind. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, and funeral services will be conducted at noon Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Ron Scarberry. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va.
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SARA F. LITTLE, 84 of Naples, Fla., died November 13, 2010. Formerly of Kenova, W.Va., she had been a resident of Florida the past 15 years. Sara is survived by her daughter, Toni (Gary) McGregor of Mesa, Ariz., Linda (Ty) Hardy and Gina (the late Larry) Ashby, both of Centennial, Colo.; a grandson, Jack (Kasey) Krape, and great-grandsons, Tyson and Maddox all of Parker, Colo. Private remembrance services will be held. Donations in Sara's memory may be made to Marshall University, Athletic Department, P.O. Box 1360, Huntington, WV 25715, or to the Beautification Committee at Naples Heritage Golf and Country Club, 8150 Heritage Club Way, Naples, FL 34112. For online condolences, visit www.fullerfuneralhome.com
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DELORES F. HARDIN, 80, of Brownstown Michigan formerly of Louisa passed away on November 15, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents George Benjamin McClellan, Cecil Sammons and Grace Olive Maynard Sammons. She is survived by her sons Michael [Sheila] Hardin of Glade Park Colorado, Paul D. [Denise} Hardin of New Boston, Michigan, Mark E. Hardin of Brownstone Michigan and John Hardin of Cambridge, United Kingdom, and one sister Anna Mae Hammond of Louisa in addition to eight grandchildren and three great grand-children. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, November 20 at 1 p.m. at Young Chapel with James A. Hayes and Bill Hammonds officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
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ALVA "Bud" HENRY JR., 64, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2010, in Glenwood. He was born April 30, 1946, in Cabell County, W.Va., a son of the late Alva Sr. and Mae Marie Weekly Henry. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Riley Development. He is survived by his wife, Anita Sydenstricker-Henry; mother of his children Patsy Davis; sons Russell Henry of Lesage, W.Va., and Hershel (Joyce) Henry of Arkansas; brothers Ronnie Henry of Lesage, David Henry of Lesage, and Howard Henry of Wayne, W.Va.; sisters Sonya Brown of Lavalette, W.Va., and Debra Blake of Lesage; grandchildren Mason, Morgan, Kayla, and Genell. Bud's wishes were to be cremated, and the family has honored his wishes. There will be a time for family and friends to gather on Saturday, November 20, 2010, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Heck Funeral Home, Milton. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.heckfuneralhome.com
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ELIZABETH LEONA JOHNSON, 91, of Kenova, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. She was born December 23, 1918, to late Lincoln and Maude Mynes Johnson. She was preceded in death by her brothers Elsworth and Matt Johnson. She is survived by her niece Donna Kelly of Downers Grove, Ill., and two great-nieces, Mary Wright of Jacksonville, Fla., and Sheila Tomblin of Wayne, W.Va., and other family and friends. Elizabeth is a member of the Prince of Peace FWB Church. She worked several years in downtown Huntington at Steven's Drug Store and Browns. She then moved to Arizona, where she worked and retired from the University of Arizona. A special thanks to her loving caregivers of Heritage Center and Hospice. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Phillip Warren at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice House of Huntington or to the Wayne County Animal Shelter. Friends may call from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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CLIFFORD WARD, 78, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010 at the Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 23, 1932 in Wayne, a son of the late Homer and Mary Welsh Ward. Two sisters, Betty Jo Terry and Josephine Ward also preceded him in death. He leaves behind his wife, Dorothy Ward; two sisters, Juanita Wellman and husband Bill of Huntington, W.Va., and Mary Ward also of Huntington; one brother, Homer Ward and wife Evelyn of Wayne; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Casteel officiating. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ward family.
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EVERETT RAY DEAN, 74, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 18, 2010. He was born April 11, 1936 in Wayne, a son of the late William Oliver Dean and Ethel Pratt Dean. His first wife, Marlene Crockett Dean also preceded him in death along with one daughter, Brenda Ann Donovan, one son, James Allen Dean, and one granddaughter, Justina Nicole Dean. Everett was a retired truck driver and a member of the House of Worship Church. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Napier Dean; one daughter, Sondra Arletta Dean and husband Robert Tucker of Wayne; two sons, Everett Ray Dean Jr. and wife Connie of Cleveland, Ohio, and William Andrew Dean of Wayne; eight grandchildren, Crystal Cumberledge and husband Ross, Everett Ray Dean III, Taylor Dean, Autumn Radabaugh, all of Cleveland, Christopher Donovan, Amanda Donovan, both of Amherst, Ohio, Cody Dean of Columbus, Ohio, and Olivia Dean of Wayne; six great grandsons whom Everett was very proud of, Jordan Dean, Alex Dean, Gabin Donovan, Jakob Stone, Mason Cumberledge, Darren McGuire and a seventh great grandson on the way. Also surviving are eight step-children, Diane Goodnight and husband Jerry of Cleveland, Brian Helmondollar of Hurricane, W.Va., Sandy Toney and husband Mark of Wayne, Leslie Helmondollar and wife Nancy of South Point, Ohio, twins Patrick Farley and Perry Farley, both of Va., and twins Billie Farley of Fla., and Becky Nathenson and husband Jim of Va.; 21 step-grandchildren; and two step-great grandchildren. Everett also leaves behind three brothers, Gary Dean, Ronnie Dean, and Oliver Dean, all of Wayne; and two sisters. Deloris Adkins of Wayne, and Jewell Chambers and husband Ken of Hager Hill, Kent; and countless nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Marshall and Assistant Pastor Arbie Rice officiating. Burial will follow in the Dean Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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EDWARD ELSWORTH BOYCE, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, November 19, 2010 at the VA Regional Medical Center after enduring a prolonged illness. He was born April 26, 1941 in Kanawha County, W. Va., the eldest son of the late Harry E. and Alma Thomas Boyce. Two sisters, Joann Boyce and Louise Lawson also preceded him in death, along with one brother, Lester Boyce. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Della Napier Boyce; three sisters, Karen Erskine of Sophia, W.Va. Francis Patton of Tampa, Florida, and Janice Burns of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; brothers-in-law, Harold Erskine and Bill Burns; special friends Delores Jarrell, Herman Perry and Denny and Donna Blankenship; and several nieces and nephews. Ed proudly served in the US Army, stationed With the 1st BN, 4th INF. RGT., 3rd INF. DIV. as a heavy weapons specialist, stationed in Germany during the Cold War, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign War. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home under the direction of the Rev. John McSweeney and the Rev. O. F. Adkins. Burial followed in Spring Valley Memorial Gardens with the American Legion and VFW military Honor Guard performing military rites.
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RALPH MARCUM JR., 59, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Carol McKay. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park. Ralph was a member of Lavalette United Methodist Church. He graduated from Wayne High School and Marshall University and was a retired school teacher, having taught for 33 years in Wayne County. Ralph was born on July 15, 1951, in Detroit, Mich., the son of the late Ralph and Eva Fortner Marcum. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 32 years, Sara E. McCallister Marcum; two sisters and spouses, Linda and Jim McCallister, and Kathy and David Cathers; four nieces and spouses, Jamie and Ty Harmon, Kayla and Andy Stapleton, Courtney Cathers and Brianna Cathers, all of Huntington; a very special friend and kidney donor, Tony Suter of Portsmouth, Va., that allowed Ralph 13 wonderful years; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Sincere thanks to all the dedicated doctors and nurses that have cared for Ralph over the years. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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DOROTHY MAE PEYTON CALDWELL, 81, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at home. She was born Oct. 16, 1929, a daughter of the late Fisher and Reedith Davis Adkins. She was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Mac Peyton and John Caldwell; one son, Ronnie Peyton; one daughter, Brenda Peyton; two brothers, Raymond Adkins, Chester Adkins; and two sisters, Garnett Adkins and Bessie Williamson. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Donzil and Janet Peyton, Freddie and Sandra Peyton, Linda and Harold Hayes, Gary and Lois Peyton, Larry and Julie Peyton, Doris and Frank Brooks, Dallas and Vickie Peyton, Diana Farley, Teresa Clay and husband Bernie, who is deceased, and Donna and Gregory Farley; brothers, Howard Adkins, Ralph Adkins, Paul Adkins, Golden Adkins and Allen Adkins; one sister, Delphia Adkins; nine stepchildren; daughter-in-law, Robin Peyton; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with John Harris, and Harold Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at Peyton Cemetery, 10 Mile Creek Road, Branchland, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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PEARL BAILEY, 92, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jerry Matt. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park. Pearl was born May 25, 1918, in Dunlow, W.Va., the daughter of the late Marion and Elisia Sammons Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Bailey. Pearl was a member of Grace Gospel Church for over 60 years, the Democrat Committee Women for the West Huntington area for over 12 years, and in 2008, she was named the outstanding Democrat of West Virginia by Governor Joe Manchin. She holds the record for having never missed voting in an election for over 70 years. She is survived by her son, Bob Bailey of Huntington; daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Bailey Zinkand and John Zinkand of Maryland; three grandchildren, Robin Lee Bailey, Lisa Diann Bailey and Neal Kennedy; special friend, Judy Ross; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Steve Zoellar, Ottie Adkins, Scott Bias, Johnny McCallister, Nick Ciccarello, Gordon Merry and Chris Tatum. Online condolences maybe made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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RANDALL McCLOUD, 45, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to his heavenly home November 20, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Kathleen Jarrell McCloud; three sisters, Mary Kathern, Oleta and Doris; and two brothers, Virgil William and Jessie. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Cathy Hesson McCloud; three children, Mary Ann, Angie and Michael; eight grandchildren, Pricila Marie, Nicholas, Austin, Alexis "KiKi", Mikey, Mitchell, Jordan and Dustin; three brothers, John, Larry and Joe; sisters Evelyn, Rita, Marie, Patty, Theresa and Jenita; a host of aunts, uncles and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
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JERRY FRANKLIN "LIL BUB" WORKMAN, Jr., 20 o Genoa, WV, died Saturday, November 20, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 pm Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Buck Maynard. Burial will follow at Robertson Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. He was born, July 21, 1990 in Gallipolis, OH, a son of Jerry Workman, Sr. and Tammy Chapman Workman. His grandmothers, Judy Carol Workman and Carol Sue Gillman preceded him in death. Additional survivors include three sisters, Brittany Workman of Mason County, WV, Bridgette Workman of Columbus, OH, Frank Workman of Jackson, OH; three brothers, Jeremy Workman, Jeremy Waugh and Josh Waugh, all of Jackson, OH; a step-sister, Krystal Waugh of Jackson, OH; his grandfathers, Raymond Workman, Sr. and William Charlie Chapman; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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RUTH MAXINE CROCKETT, 78, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away at her home on November 20, 2010. She was born on November 25, 1931 in Wayne County to the late David and Georgia Cyrus Copley. She united in marriage to Robert (Bobby) Crockett of East Lynn on June 18, 1948. To this union was born two daughters; Linda (Roger) Starkey and Georgia Phyllis (Abraham) Beottcher; five grandchildren; Obie (Lisa) Adkins II, Roger (Claire) Starkey, Todd (Crystal) Adkins, Eleasha Adkins and Robert (Kimberly) Starkey. Great grandchildren include Amanda Mays, Caleb Mays, Kaleigh Humphries, Ryan Hunter Starkey, Andrew Cole Starkey, Devon Paul Starkey, Gage Colton Starkey and Jessica Taylor Starkey in addition to two great-great- grandchildren; Keira and Kaden. Other survivors include one brother, Reuben (Violet) Copley of Wayne, three sisters, Lucille Wilson of Genoa, Lizabeth (Russell) Watts of Echo, and Opal Fleming of Terry, Georgia. Ruth was a member of Echo Baptist Church in Wayne and Orchard Hill Baptist Church in Georgia. She was a member of the American Association of Nursing. Mrs. Crockett worked for many years as a nurse in West Virginia and Georgia until she was 72 years old. Funeral services will be held at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home in Wayne at 1 p.m. Saturday officiated by Pastor Roger Maynard and Pastor Roger Perry. Visitation is Friday at 6 p.m. Burial will be the Crockett Cemetery on Wilson Creek. She was the most loving wife, mother and grandmother. She dearly loved her lord and her family.
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JUANITA CHILDERS SMITH, 91, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord on November 21, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Paul Holton. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery. She was born May 8, 1919, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Alfred Childers and Lola Adkins Childers. She was a retired school teacher, a graduate of Marshall College, and a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church for 77 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Richard Smith, daughter-in-law Gloria Jeane Smith, sisters Pansy Childers, Ester Jude, Dorthy Adkins and Jewell Drown, brothers Morris, Reed, Leland, Norway, Maywood and Virgil Childers. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Eddie Bowen of Huntington; one son, Warren Ivan "Butch" Smith; daughter-in-law Judy Smith; eight grandchildren, A. J. "Butch" Smith II, Terry Smith, Eric Smith, Eddie Bowen Jr., Amanda King, Kristina McCoy, Scott Smith and Tony Smith; 19 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. The family would like to thank the staff at Chateau Grove Senior Living. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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GEORGIA WILLIAMSON, 81, of Harts, WV, passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 at the Logan Center in Logan, WV. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Jimmy Carter. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. She was born September 5, 1929, a daughter of John and Margart Williamson Napier. Georgia was a homemaker and Baptist by faith. Her husband, John Williamson also preceded her in death, along with a son, Larry Williamson and grandson, Gary Daniel Egnor. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Egnor and husband, Charlie of Chapmanville, WV, Peggy Perry and husband, Charles of Harts, WV, Robyn Williamson and friend, Willie of Harts, WV; three sisters, Sally Napier of Salt Rock, WV, Betty Webb and husband, Arlie of Proctorville, OH, Lois Wiley, and husband, Jack of Wayne, WV; two brothers, Parley Napier and wife, Lucille of Ranger, WV, Johnny Napier and wife, Lana of Harts, WV; two grandchildren, Georgianna Vannatter and husband, Mike, and Michael Egnor; and a great grandchild, Harlie Vannatter. The family will receive friends from noon until service time at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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MILLINGTON "Dumpy" ADKINS JR., 72, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away Nov. 23, 2010, at home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Minister Emual Adkins. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery. He was born Oct. 12, 1938, in Cabell County, W.Va., a son of Nora Mae Ramsey Adkins of Huntington and the late Millington Adkins Sr. In addition to his dad, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maedell Adkins; two sons, Gary Adkins and Mark Adkins; one brother, Franklin Adkins. He is survived by his two sons and daughter, Michael Adkins and his wife Carol of Scott Depot, W.Va., Millington Adkins III and Misty Adkins of East Lynn, and Tena Gue and her husband Timmy of Branchland; a daughter-in-law, Vicki Adkins of Metamore, Mich.; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Oscar Lee Adkins of Michigan; two sisters, Betty Paquette of Gladwyn, Mich., and Jane Warf of Huntington. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and his domino buddies. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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FRED MCCOY JR., 81, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010. He was a retired coal miner and grocery store proprietor born Aug. 22, 1929, to the late Fred and Carrie (Jude) McCoy. He united in marriage to Madeline (Wingler) McCoy. To this union were born nine children, Larry McCoy, Phillip (Ann) McCoy, Kevin McCoy, Scott McCoy, Darren (Beverly) McCoy, Angie McCoy and Ericka (Gary) Gillman. He was reunited in heaven with his dearly beloved mother, father, daughter, Sharon Kay; son, Shawn Eric McCoy; grandson, Rocco Ramey; and two brothers, Hiram McCoy and Earl McCoy. He will be remembered with love and affection by his wife, children and eight grandchildren, Misty Dawn (Danny) Marshall, Freddie McCoy, David McCoy, Lisa (Andy) Sisler, Christopher McCoy, Michael McCoy, Tessa Ramey and Savanna Gillman; 10 great-grandchildren; seven sisters and two brothers; along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Fred was a devout Christian with a kind and gentle soul. Serving the Lord and sharing the word of God brought him much happiness. He was a cherished family man, husband and soulmate to Madeline for 61 years, a wise, nurturing father and grandfather, a loving brother and special friend to many. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Route 60 Freewill Baptist Church with Brother Richie Fluty officiating. Burial will follow at the Docks Creek Cemetery. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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WILLARD VIRGIL "WILLIE" BROWNING, 49, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 24, 2010. He was born July 30, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio, the beloved son of Virgil and Betty Browning. In addition to his parents, survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Debra and Robert Miller and Jeannie and Jakie Vaughan; two nephews, Donald Browning and his wife Lilly, and Michael Vaughan and wife Camillia; four nieces, Melissa Aliff, Crystal Vaughan, Samantha Miller and Stephanie Staley. Also surviving are eight great-nephews, Dylan Burnette, Chase Vaughan, Justin Perry, Jarrod Perry, Steven Sergent, Brian Garn, Brandon Schwalback, and Ishmeal Schwalback; two great-nieces, Abigail and Madison Browning; and a host of aunts, uncles and many friends. Willie carried a deep love for Jesus that he used to warm the hearts of everyone he came into contact with. Willie is no longer bound to a wheelchair, but instead he is walking down the streets of gold in heaven. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Perry and Pastor Donald Hager officiating. Burial will follow in the Browning Vaughan Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral on Sunday.
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VIRGINIA BURNS CLAY, 80, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away peacefully at her home Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Emual Adkins. Burial will follow at Watson Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va. She was born May 24, 1930, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Adam and Edna Sanders Burns. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Wolf Pen Church of Christ, where she loved to write praise and worship songs to her Lord. "Aunt Gin" was like a mother to her nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly. Her husband, Golden Clay, also preceded her in death, along with three sisters, Irene Burns, Olive Clay and Mary Belle Clay; two brothers, J.B. Burns and Omer Burns. Survivors include her brothers, Ollie Burns of Ottawa, W.Va., William Burns of Pecks Mill, W.Va., Wayne Burns of East Lynn, W.Va.; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.
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ROLENE P. ROBY, 85, of Louisville, Ky., formerly of Wayne County, W.Va., passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. She was a retired employee of Rohm and Haas. Survivors include her husband, P. D. Roby; children, Charmaine French, Billy Roby (Janet) and Janet Philipps (John); a grandson, Charlie Kennedy; five great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Ratterman and Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, followed by cremation. Memorial gifts may be made to Kosair Charities.
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DALLAS ANDREW ROWE, infant son of Cecil Roy Rowe, Jr. and Brenda Adkins Rowe passed away Friday, November 26, 2010 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Gravesides services will be conducted 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 12, 2010 at Marshall Cemetery, Wayne, WV. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dalton Michael Beaty and his grandfather, Dallas Adkins. Additional survivors include his grandparents, Sadie Adkins, Arlene and Cecil Rowe; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. There will be no visitation. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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LUTHER HODGE JR., 84, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away quietly at home on Saturday, November 27, 2010. Friends and family can call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 2, 2010, at the Route 60 Freewill Baptist Church, Kenova with Rev. Rich Fluty and Rev. Jerry Casteel officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Members of American Legion Post #93 Kenova will perform military graveside rites. He was born August 14, 1926, a son of the late John Luther and Molly Workman Hodge. He was a lifelong servant and friend of God and served as a deacon and trustee in his church. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy Seebees and a retired locomotive engine operator at AK Steel. Luther is survived by the love of his life, to whom he was married 65 years, his wife Aveanell Ruth Meredith Hodge. In addition, he is survived by his beloved children, his four daughters and sons-in-law, Suzette and Russell Stevens, Sharon and Joe Ball, Sandra and Greg Workman, all of Kenova, and Shelia and James Copley of Catlettsburg, Ky.; 10 grandchildren, Kelly McDonald, Rhonda Griffith Todd, Brian Ferguson, Brad Ferguson, Ben Ferguson, Jennifer Mathews, Ashley Workman, David J. Skaggs, Cynde Bishop, and Michael Skaggs; 10 great-grandchildren, Brittany McDonald, Peyton Griffith, Cassie Ferguson, Hayley and Bradley Ferguson, Catlyn Ferguson, Luke Mathews, Madison, Reace and Kiersten McKnight; three sisters, Lena Fetch and Hazel Thompson both of Mansfield, Ohio and Thelma Akers of Huntington, W.Va.; three sisters-in-law, Connie Conley of Huntington, Viola Hodge of Kenova and Doris Sparks of Flatwoods, Ky., and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Alma Presley and five brothers, Stanley Hodge, Herschel Hodge, Max Hodge, Homer Hodge, Delbert Hodge. Dad was singing "Victory in Jesus" when Sis was visiting with him before he passed. As children, we remember the earnest sounds of their voices as mother and dad prayed aloud on their knees at their bedside every night before bedtime. We praise God for that testimony and for the testimony of mom and dad's lives. Dad always had a smile and a hug for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as all of his other family members, friends, neighbors and church family. We already miss him very much, but look forward to being with him one day in heaven. The family extends their thanks and appreciation to all our friends and loved ones for your prayers and love. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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WILLIS DWIGHT MARCUM, 65, of Crum, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010 in Huntington, W.Va. He was born May 25, 1945 in Marion, Va., a son of the late Elmer and Pauline Horne Marcum. Two brothers, Ronald Marcum and John David Marcum also preceded him in death. Willis was a retired school bus driver for the Wayne County School District. Survivors include his twin brother, Douglas W. Marcum of Crum; one aunt, Roberta Horne Broome of Bristol, Tenn.; 12 cousins; and his dog Toby and cat Julie. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Silver Creek Church, Crum, with Pastor Otis Dillon officiating. Burial will follow in the Marcum-Salmons Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.
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DONALD LEE SMITH, 70, of Cleveland, OH, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at the Smith Cemetery, East Lynn, WV. He was born December 23, 1939 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Mavin and Ona Fay Mills Smith. He was also preceded in death by his life companion, Janice Underwood, and his nephew, Marvin Keith Smith. Survivors include one son, Marvin Lee Smith of Cleveland, OH; three sisters, Brenda Benedict and husband, Jim of Parma, OH, Constance Broze and husband, Alan of Dayton, OH, and Rebecca Smith and husband, Chris of Cleveland, OH; one brother, William R, Smith of Cleveland, OH; and two grandchildren; and a host of loving nieces and nephews. The procession to the cemetery will leave Morris Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m.
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SANDRA ALLEN CHILDERS, 71, of Kenova, W.Va., died Monday, November 29, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. Sandra was born April 27, 1939, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Woodrow W. and Frances June Garrett Allen. She worked in child care at Saint Peter's Church. Sandra was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one aunt, Lois Garrett. She is survived by her children, three sons, John Allen Hume of Cannonsburg, Ky., David E. Hume of Lexington, Ky., and Jim Childers of Lexington, Ky.; three daughters, Elizabeth Hume, Deborah Hume and Kimberly Mullins, all of Kenova; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association. The family will receive friends at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 2, 2010, at which time a memorial service will be held, with Rev. Lindsay Thorp officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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KARL "JIM" LAWSON, 78, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 29, 2010, at the VA Medical Center in Huntington. He was born August 23, 1932, in Aflax, Ky., a son of the late James and Alice O'Quinn Lawson. He was a retired grinder/polisher for SIFCO in Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and was one of the few survivors of the "Chosin Reservoir" conflict. He was a member of the Crockett-Booten Methodist Church, the U.S. Marine Corps League and the U.S. Veteran Center. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Maxine Lawson; a sister, Donna Doemer; and a brother, Harold Lawson. Survivors include three daughters, Janice Zimmerman and husband Harry of Huntington, W.Va.; Phyllis Staley and husband David of Hinton, W.Va.; and Lynnette Lawson at home; a son, Carl Lawson and wife Joann of Sutton, W.Va.; grandchildren Tina and Tim Burgess, Angela and Jeff Withrow, Michele and Adrian Rollyson, Jason and Stacy Lawson, Melissa and Brad Hamrick, Joshua Lawson; great-grandchildren Nathan, David "DJ", Nikki, Michael, Samantha, Nathanael, Dane, Madison, Paydon, Emma and Ellie. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010, by Rev. Larry Carico at Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Willy Wiley Cemetery, Cove Gap, W.Va. with the Rev. James Bolen Sr., U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant (retired) and American Legion Post 93 conducting military graveside rites. Pallbearers will be members of the U.S. Marine Corps League.
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CHARLES ROBERT "Chuck" BLEVINS, 71, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, December 3, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Michael Dillon. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born December 19, 1938, at Madison, W.Va., a son of the late Charles Blevins Sr. and Mary Lewis Blevins. He was a retired construction worker, former member and treasurer for UMWA Local 1582 and was a member of the Lick Creek Baptist Church. Chuck was also a U.S. Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by a step-son, Eugene Adkins, a special friend, Billie Alesi, and a sister and brother. Survivors include a daughter, Monica Grimmling of Jacksonville, Fla.; three sons, Doug Adkins of South Carolina, Rick Adkins of Kenova, W.Va., and Bryan Alesi of Huntington, W.Va.; a sister in Cleveland, Ohio; two special friends, Maxine Murphy and Judy Reitmire, and nine grandchildren. Friends may call one hour prior to services Friday at Morris Funeral Home.
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LOWELL KEITH DAVIS, 73, of Lavalette, W.Va., fell asleep to awake in the arms of God, Tuesday November 30, 2010, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, December 3, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev. Carol McKay officiating. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. Keith was born November 23, 1937, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Walker and Faye Smith Davis. He was a retired teacher from the Cabell County Vo-Tech Center, past Master of Wayne Lodge #18 Wayne, W.Va., and a member of Lavalette United Methodist Church, where he had taught Sunday School. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1955, and also graduated from Marshall University with a Master's degree in Education. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of almost 49 years, Peggy Byrd Davis; devoted daughter Kimberly Spurlock and loving granddaughter Tayler Brooke Spurlock, both of Lavalette, and a host of family and friends. Pallbearers will be Darol Kendrick, Hugh Roberts, Sam Mitts, Bostic Brumfield, Charlie Ellis and Josh Dahler. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday December 2, 2010. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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BOBBY JOE WELLMAN, 82, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away early Tuesday morning, November 30, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, December 3, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Rev. Jim Plyburn. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Memorial Park in Barboursville, W.Va. He was born December 20, 1927 at Wayne, WV, son of the late Henry and Olive Toney Wellman. Also preceding him in death were three sisters, Bertha Prichard (Belvard), Mona Sansom (Hugh), Dalyah Perry (Murle); two brothers, Arnold Wellman (Dutch) and Keiffer Wellman (Frances.) Survivors include 12 nieces and nephews, Maxine Hurst, Glennalee Fulks, Otalee Reynolds, Jack and Jerry Wellman, Valerie Jo Fuller, Vana Huff, Murle Dena Clabeaux and Mark Wellman, and was assisted throughout his illness by his admiring nieces and nephew, Bonita Clark, Minetta Rice and Keith Wellman. Bobby was a 1945 graduate of Wayne High School, where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He attended VPI (Virginia Tech) on a football scholarship. He transferred to Marshall College, where he was a punter and kicker for the Thundering Herd team which played in the 1947 New Year's Day Tangerine Bowl in Orlando, Fla. He remained a great fan of many sports, and was so pleased to be able to attend this year's MU vs. WVU game with his great-nephew, Andy Clark. Bobby served four years in the U.S. Air Force, mostly Kessler AFB, Biloxi, Miss. In 1978, he retired from the Federal Prison System as a senior caseworker after 20 years service in Kentucky, California, Michigan and Minnesota. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Sandstone, Minn., and Scottish Rite in Charleston, W.Va. He was a former member of the Big Green Club. Bobby had many interests including sports, country music, square dancing, tailgating and exercising at the YMCA. All who knew him realized he possessed a wealth of information on many subjects. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.
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BERNARD JACK "Butch" MAYNARD, 62, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was born January 4, 1948 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Lowell and Bertha Black Maynard. He was a US Army veteran serving in Vietnam and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 177 in Barboursville, and a lifetime member of the D.A.V. Chapter 52 in Kenova, W.Va., and V.F.W. Post No. 9738 in Guyandotte, W.Va. He is survived by his wife, Ginger Finley Maynard; one daughter, Tammy Shipley and her friend, Gene Shipley; two sons, Jeffery Maynard and Johnny Maynard and his friend, Grace Donnally, both of Lavalette; two grandchildren, Cody Maynard and Kylee Maynard; a special cousin, Richard Black; a friend, Troy Shipley; and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by Brother Danny Damron. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

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