WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
January, 2011

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RUSSELL GWINN PRICHARD, 69, of Wayne passed away Jan. 1, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. He was born Sept. 20, 1941, in Huntington, a son of the late Russell and Helen Gwinn Prichard. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Prichard of Huntington; his sister, Patricia Crews and her husband, Buck of Huntington; nieces, Cathy Kowalski of Charlotte, N.C., and Leslie Newlin of Nokesville, Va.; and a special cousin, B.G. Prichard of Wayne. A private funeral service will be held Tuesday. While flowers are appreciated, the family suggests that those who wish may express sympathy via donations to the charity of your choice in Russell's honor. Beard Mortuary is assisting the family. www.beardmortuary.com.
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PEARL JEAN WISE, 76, of Ashland, Ky., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at the Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church by Pastor Jody Fortner, Brother Justin May and Pastor Willie May. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Jean was born Aug. 3, 1934, in Wayne County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Pearl and Jessie Dean Skeens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wise. Jean was a homemaker and a member of the Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Julie Wise of Huntington, a daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Willie May of Ashland, Ky.; three grandchildren, Kristen May, Justin May and Mindy Christian; and a great-grandson on the way, Kyson May; two special nieces, Arlene Emorse of Indiana and Linda Chaffin of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at the Reger Funeral Home. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Kingsbrook Life Care Center. Online condolence may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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ALBERT LEE HODGES, 80, of The Woodlands Retirement Community, Huntington, W.Va., entered into Heaven on Saturday, January 1, 2011. He was born February 2, 1930, in Kanawha County, W.Va., to the late Andrew Hodges and Goldie Bell Wiseman Hodges. He was retired from AEP after 46 years of service. He was a member and served as a Deacon of the Locust Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his loving wife and the love of his life for 62 years, Anna Lois McCormick Hodges. As the song says, "If I get there before you do, we've had victory and tears. We've been blessed with many years and, with love, I'll be looking for you." Children include Gary (Brenda) Hodges of Lavalette, W.Va., Connie (Bill) Hendren of Lancaster, Ohio, Gail (Terry) Talbert of Huntington, W.Va., and Vickie Lynn Hodges, now deceased. He is also survived by the grandchildren and great-grandchildren that brought him many years of joy. Granchildren are Shane (Amanda) Belcher of Statesboro, Ga., Kelli Belcher Pinan of Lancaster, Ohio, Kristen (Kenny) Rhodes of Wayne, W.Va., Eric (Heather) Hodges of Wayne, Lori (Billy Blakenship) Ramey of Lavalette, W.Va., and Kane Pettry of Louisville, Ky. Great-grandchildren are Stefan Pinan, Hillary Hodges, Chancelor Pinan, Kyle Belcher, Chantel (David Smith) Ramey, Shannon Belcher, Hunter Copley, Chantanna Smith, Ryan Rhodes, Jadyn Rule, Sam Hodges, Drew Rhodes and Addison Belcher; brother Russell Hodges of St. Albans, W.Va., brothers-in-law Bernie, Rex and Herbert McCormick; sisters-in-law Revelle Smith, Edna Baker, Glenna Anderson, Laverne Bonhag; and a host of nieces and nephews. Also preceding him in death are siblings James, Lyburn, Yvonne and Phyllis. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening January 5th from 6 to 9 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 6, 2011, by Pastor Randall Robertson and Pastor Fred Ferguson. Burial will follow at the Hodges Family Cemetery, Poplar Fork, W.Va. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the youth programs of Locust Grove Baptist Church and the Wayne Baptist Church. The family also wishes that a special "thank you" be extended to the staff of Woodlands Health Care and Hospice of Huntington.
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MARY F. HOUDYSCHELL, 68, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 1, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Temple Church, Huntington, by Pastor Chuck Lawrence, Rev. Kenneth Sexton and Pastor Keith Watters; burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Mary was born July 10, 1942, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Roscoe Milton and Ida Mae Prater Sexton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters, Stella, Virginia, Ernie, Bob, Marie, Ruth, Joe, Jerry, Elma and William; and a niece, Tina. Mary was a homemaker and a member of Christ Temple Church. She is survived by her husband, Charles P. Houdyschell; and five sons and spouses, Charles Houdyschell Jr. (Jendonnae) of Ona, W.Va., Tim (Lisa) Houdyschell of Kenova, W.Va., Jonathan (Robin) Houdyschell of Orlando, Fla., David (Jackie) Houdyschell of Washington, D.C., and Kenneth Houdyschell and his fiancee' Christie Gray of Ironton, Ohio; four grandchildren, Jacob Houdyschell, Caleb Houdyschell, Lydia Houdyschell and Rachel Houdyschell. In addition, one sister, Juanita "Ann" Mynes of Huntington and a host of nieces and nephews, including two special nieces, Visa and Carol, survive. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at the Reger Funeral Home and again at the church from 9:30 a.m. until service time Wednesday.
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LAFE MARCUM, 88, of Fort Gay passed away Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011 at his home. He was born in Stone Coal. He was a retired coal miner and welder for ACF Industries and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph Marcum and Eliza Herald Marcum. He is survived by Evadean Marcum of Fort Gay, three daughters; Deanna (Tom) Caudill of Fort Gay, Arlene (Tom) Ellis of Pikeville, Vicki (Scott) Naugle of Louisa, three sons; Billy Joe (Barbara) Marcum of Fort Gay, Lafayette (Chris) Marcum Jr. of Michigan City, Indiana, David Wayne (Anita) Marcum of Grove City, OH, three sisters; Stella Marcum and Callie Payne both of Grove City, OH and Carol Gearhart of Columbus, in addition to 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grand-children and a great-great-grandson. Services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home with Lafe Marcum, John Henry Stevens and Danny Collier officiating. Burial followed in the Marcum Family Cemetery at Hewlett. Condolences may be made to www.timeformemory. com/wilson.
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TERRY W. WALKER, 56, of Kenova, W.Va., died Sunday, January 2, 2011, at his home. He was born April 11, 1954, in Kenova, a son of Mary E. "Libby" Roehrer Walker Reed of Kenova and the late Robert F. Walker. Terry was a graduate of C-K High School. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Ann Banton of Lexington, Ky., and a host of cousins, family and friends. Terry will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends between noon and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at which time the funeral service will begin, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Rev. Frank Hulett officiating. Burial will follow in Catlettsburg Cemetery, Catlettsburg, Ky. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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INEZ MAE CARRICO, 93, of Huntington, W.Va., died, Monday, January 3, 2011 in Heartland of Riverview, South Point, Ohio. A celebration of her life will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2011, at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va., with the Rev. Dr. Gary Shepard officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born February 21, 1917, in Wayne County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Charles and Cassie Mae Spurlock Dick. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband John Carrico; a daughter Bebe Sue Carrico; grandaughter Laura Beth Carrico, and by a special cousin, Katherine C. Gregory. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-laws, Gigi and Tim Gerlach of Huntington, W.Va., and Nancy and Bob Sibole of Nashville, Tenn.; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Carol Carrico of Ona, W.Va.; 10 grandchildren, Angie Ramthrun, Matt Sibole, Craig Gerlach, Heather Willis, Jessica Pralle, Scott Gerlach, John Gerlach, Sarah Henderson, Kathy Carrico, Emily Carrico; 11 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to give special thanks to the 300 wing staff at Heartland of Riverview and Dr. David Apgar and his staff for their care to our mother. She was loved and adored by all who knew her as Carrico, Aunt Iney or Gran. She will be greatly missed, but not forgotten by all. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2011, at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va. Condolences may also be extended to the family at www.hensonmortuary.com.
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OSCAR JUNIOR WINTZ, 81, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away Monday, January 3, 2011, in St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born May 27, 1929, in Lesage, Cabell County, W.Va., a son of the late Walter Oscar and Alice Jane Nance Wintz. He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Jo Ann Dempsey, Betty Blake, Shirley Bird and Pearl Cabell, and a granddaughter, Cristal Gibson. He retired after 34 years with the former ACF Industries and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Mount Union Baptist church of Lesage, and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his loving family, Margaret and Frank Olmstead of Prichard; three sons and daughters-in-law, Eric and Tammy Wintz of Huntington, Chris and Cheryl Wintz of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Scott and Shanna Wintz of South Charleston, W.Va.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Jerry Spence of Winchester, Va., Cheryl and Mike Shaw of Lesage and Robin Scarberry of Lesageand her friend Joe Hodge; a sister, Patty Cremeans of Huntington; five brothers, Jack Wintz, Jim Wintz, Carl Wintz, Bob Wintz and Earl Wintz, all of Lesage, W.Va.; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several special nieces and nephews, including Mike Cabell. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Madison Park, River's Bend of South Point, Ohio, and St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, January 6, 2011, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Doug Spurlock officiating. Burial will be in Herrenkohl Cemetery, Lesage, with military graveside rites conducted by VFW Post 9738. Friends may call from 10:30 11 a.m. Thursday at Chapman's Mortuary. www.chapmans-mortuary.com
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SHAYDE STEELE, 78, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wayne, W.Va. He was born September 4, 1932, in Mingo County, W.Va., a son of the late Shayde Sr. and Recie Willis Steele. He was retired from the Education Emporium. Shayde was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Steele; three brothers, Elmer, Dorsel and Gary Steele. He was a Past Master of Kenova Masonic Lodge #110 AF&AM, whose members will conduct graveside rites. He is survived by one daughter, Judy Ellen McCormick of Kenova; two grandsons, Matthew Shane McCormick and Garrett Lee McCormick, both of Huntington; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Evelyn Dean of Red Jacket, W.Va., Marie Daughtery of Royal, Va., and Pauline and Walter Parks of Kenova; and two sisters-in-law, Daisy Steele of Red Jacket and Loretta Steele of Lavalette, W.Va. Friends may call from 11 to 1 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. with Rev. Steve Willis and Rev. Lindsay Thorp officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. On line condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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TAMMY SUE DILLON, 43, of Stone Coal, passed away, January 5, 2011. She was born August 11, 1967 in Mingo County. She was the daughter of Sue Fuller Dillon and the late Hobart Dillon. She is survived by her husband, Kelly Mollett of Kermit, brother Tayler (Sandy) Dillon of Crum, three sisters; Laura Ann (Jeff) Crum, Gracie (Harold) Brewer, both of Kermit, and Debbie (Randy) Meddings of Fort Gay and one special friend, Jessicca Hinkle Spaulding of Columbus, OH. Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Golden Springs Free Will Baptist Church. Arrangements were by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Inez, Kentucky.
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BOBBY GENE BOWENS, 73, of Stepptown passed away on January 6, 2011. He was a carpet installer. He is preceded in death by his parents William Bowens and Nora Niece Bowens and a daughter Cheryl Bowens. He is survived by his wife Claudia C. Bowens of Stepptown, four daughters; Dianna Bowen Reeves of Lockbourne, Ohio, Michelle (Russ Harbour) Bowens of Jackson, Ohio and Kim (Jim) Devine of Ashville, Ohio, one son, Robert (Laura) Bowens of Circleville, Ohio, one sister, Correna Miller of Nanatuck WVa., along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday January 8, aft 11 a.m. in Young Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Marcum officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowen Cemetery in Webb.
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JESSIE WALLACE NAPIER, 95, of Big Hurricane Creek, Prichard, WV, passed away January 6, 2011 at the Hospice House in Huntington. She was born on June 26, 1915 on Brush Creek, WV. She was the daughter of the late Dan and Georgia May Wallace and was a homemaker and a member of the Brush Creek United Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Napier. She is survived by three sons, Cebron Browning of Prichard, WV, Elva Maynard of Ceredo, WV, and Robert Maynard of Kenova, WV; six grandchildren, Brenda Whitlow and husband Chris of Georgia, Jessie Mae Smith of Oklahoma, Jimmie Dale Maynard of Kenova, Dempsey Browning and wife Lois of Ft. Gay, Robert Maynard, Jr. and wife Jill of Kenova, and Charles Edward Browning of Prichard; and two great grandchildren, Courtney and Josh. Amanda & Clayton. To the people of Wayne County who knew our mother, our sincerest apologies for the earlier exclusion of the obituary listing in the newspaper, of which we had no control. We dearly loved our mother and felt that others that knew and loved her needed to know that she had passed away. Elva and Robert Maynard.
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BRIANNA MICHELLE BREWER, 17, of Prichard, W.Va., died Tuesday, February 8, 2011, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, February 11, 2011, at the Silver Creek United Baptist Church, Crum, W.Va., of which she was a member, by Rev. Steve Ramey, Rev. Otis Lynn Dillon and Rev. Aaron Walker. Burial will follow at the Prince Family Cemetery, Prichard, W.Va. She was born October 20, 1993, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Kent and Bethana Faye Prince Brewer. Brianna was a junior at Tolsia High School, where she was a cheerleader and member of the Beta Club, Teen Institute, Bible Club, H.O.B.Y., and Select Honors Program. Survivors include her grandparents, J.D. and Myrtie Prince of Prichard, with whom she made her home, and Sandy Messer of North Carolina; two sisters, Courtney Boyer and husband Justin of Huntington, and Alexis Carter Bouallagui and husband Shady of Prichard; two brothers, Derrick Evans and Ryan Prince, both of Prichard; special cousins Adam and Chelsea Muncy, J.J. and Cody Salmons, Olivia, Zach and Noah Ramey, and Samantha and Kim Endicott; aunts and uncles Teresa Muncy and husband Basil, Jennifer Endicott and husband Mike, and Frankie Ramey and husband Tim; and a host of friends. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday at the church. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of arrangements.
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PHYLLIS FERGUSON MILLER, 67, of Sumter, S.C., wife of J.D. Miller, died Saturday, January 8, 2011, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Ceredo-Kenova, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Morton Ferguson and the late Ruth Scarberry Ferguson. She was a beloved wife and mother. Survivors besides her husband include two daughters, Nancy Jean Peterson (Chris) of Sumter and Debora Lynn Davis of Sumter; six grandchildren, Christopher Ray Capell, Kevin Wayne Capell, Stacy Renee Capell, Chelsee Ann Davis, Breanna Lee Davis and Daniel Austin Davis; two great-grandchildren, Bethany Jean Hodge and Landon Scott Roe; five brothers, Tommy Ferguson of Washington, Charlie Ferguson of Knoxville, Tenn., Clarence Ferguson of Ohio, Terry Ferguson and Ronnie Ferguson, both of Huntington, W.Va.; and two sisters, Deloris Smith of Knoxville, Tenn., and Mary Spurlock of Kentucky. She was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Carol Workman. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the family home. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.
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BETTY JANE PELFREY, 75, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 9, 2011. She was born January 10, 1935, in Boyd County, Ky., a daughter of the late Clarence and Laura Belle Pierce. Her son, Harold Lee "Bug" Pelfrey also preceded her in death, along with two sisters, Louise Barker and Pauline Ross; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Pierce and Eunice Pelfrey Tomblin; son-in-law Lyle Edward "Mickey" James, and two daughters, Alberta Lewis and Samantha Fields. Betty was a member of the Laurel Freewill Baptist Church for 62 years, where she taught Sunday school. She leaves behind her husband of 59 years, Harold Lee Pelfrey; one son, Bill Pelfrey and his wife Dianna of Wayne; one daughter, Barbara James of Huntington, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Laura Aliff of East Lynn, W.Va., Candy Pelfrey, Morgan Smith, both of Wayne, and Billie Castle of Prichard, W.Va.; 11 great-grandchildren, Clifford Workman of Huntington, Janie Workman of East Lynn, Alexis Robertson, Billy Robertson, Kylie Smith, Colt Jaxson Smith, Kori Smith, all of Wayne, Macy Castle, Austin Castle, Gabriel Castle and Zoey Castle, all of Prichard; five step-grandchildren, Rebecca McComas, Shelly Braley, Jessica Eplin, Michelle McFee and Rhonda Hicks. Also surviving are two sisters, Brenda Ross and her husband Arden of East Lynn, and Bonnie Stiltner of Genoa, W.Va.; two brothers, Donald Pierce of East Lynn, and Herman E. Pierce and his wife Phyllis of Huntington; several nieces and nephews, and friends too numerous to mention. Betty also leaves behind her friend Betty Fenton, who went above and beyond to care for her and came to be a part of the family, and the staff of CB&H, whom Betty loved as sons. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Huntington for their love and support. Funeral will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2011, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, with Pastor Jerry Casteel and Minister Sam Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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Born February 22, 1907, in Wayne County, ELIZABETH T. FERGUSON BORDER LILES, lovingly known as Aunt 'C', was the daughter of the late John and Laura Porter Ferguson. She went peacefully to be joined with her heavenly Father on January 9, 2011, at the age of 103. The last surviving sibling in a family of nine children, she was preceded in death by brothers Jay, Harvey, Pat, John, Sherman and Charlie Ferguson. Also preceded by sisters Cassie Queen and Lucy Mae Woolcock. Two sons, now deceased, were Dr. Clinton Border Jr. and Jay Border, along with her first husband, Dr. Clinton Border Sr., and husband Russell Liles. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, Charles Woolcock (Mertie) being the one who gave her his full attention and care. Elizabeth, "Beth," was a retired nurse and lived her life being a caregiver, particularly to a niece, Louise Ferguson, who made her home with Elizabeth. Elizabeth enjoyed some 30-years living in Florida, walking the beach, before returning to West Virginia to be near family. She was a member of Highlawn Presbyterian Church and appreciated the many kindnesses of friends and members there. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Highlawn Presbyterian Church, 2814 Collis Avenue, Huntington, WV 25702. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2011, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Dr. Rick Wilson. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Thursday at the Wallace Funeral Home.
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SANDRA JERALDINE DEMARCO,73,ofChesapeake, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 9, 2011. She was born July 14, 1937 in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Herman and Olive Burd. Four brothers, Otis Burd, Foster Burd, Junior Burd and Teddy Burd, also preceded her in death, along with four sisters, Betty Henderson, Linda Wilburn, Lilly Burd, and Doris Carrol Cook. Sandy was a performer and a memberof the Moose Lodge in Las Vegas, Nev. She leaves behind two daughters, Laura Piccolomini and husband Raymond of Cleveland, Oh., and Susan Adkins and husband Johnny of Huntington; one son, Michael DeMarco of Chesapeake; three grandchildren, Andriana Ambrose and her husband John of Cleveland, Patrick DeMarco of Huntington, and Martena DeMarco of Wayne, W.Va.; and one great-grandson, JohNny Ray Ambrose of Cleveland. Also surviving are six sisters, Tina Kirk of Huntington, Sherry Adkins and husband Jerry of Lesage, W.Va., Brenda Lee Burd of Fla., Dreama Blankenship, Brenda Garrett, both of Huntington, and Sonja Buzzell of Indiana; seven brothers, Homer Burd and wife "Prissy" of Huntington, Ronnie Burd of Mason County, W.Va., Michael Burd of Huntington, Paul Burd of Proctorville, Oh., Charlie Burd of Huntington, Jason Burd of Tenn., and Arthur Burd of Milton, W.Va.; many nieces and nephews; a special ex daughter-in-law, Sandy DeMarco, of Wayne, and friends and neighbors too numerous to mention. Private services were held by the family. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the DeMarco family.
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JAMES RAMEY JR. IV, 38, of New Orleans, La., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Monday, January 10, 2011, in Baton Rouge, La. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Pastor Michael Dillon. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born August 10, 1972, in Huntington, W.Va., son of Charles A. Ramey and wife Cindy of New Orleans, La., and Linda Mills Jones and husband Dave of Wayne, who loved him more than life. He was employed as a diesel mechanic for Polar Enterprises in Gramercy, La., and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Three grandfathers, Jr. Ramey, Glen Mills and Taylor Mills, preceded him in death. Additional survivors include three sons, Keaton Allen Ramey, 12, and Patrick James Ramey, 11, and their mother, Kelly Ramey, of New Orleans, La., and Corey Taylor Ramey of Florida; two grandmothers who loved him dearly, Louise Ramey Moorehouse of Wayne, and Theo Mills of East Lynn, W.Va.; a special aunt Sissy, also of East Lynn; a brother, Stratton Ramey and two step-brothers, Shane Crews and Robert Crews, both of New Orleans; two step-sisters, April Meade and Laura Dial, both of Huntington; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him greatly. He will always be remembered for his kind heart and big smile. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home.
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AUGUSTA ROMANS, 91, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, January 10, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Elders Ivory Williamson, Glen Kiah Williamson and Don Napier. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. She was born October 11, 1919, at Logan, W.Va., a daughter of the late William Albert and Elsie Maynard Tomblin. She was a homemaker and member of the Philadelphia United Baptist Church at Lavalette. Her husband, Lattie Romans, her sisters Mary Bactel, Odessa Blackburn, Hazel Ramey, Georgia Ramey and Dorothy Freeman, and her great-grandson, Brandon Dalton, also preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Rita Ashworth and husband Lou, and Jewel Hall and husband Jim, all of Huntington; three sons, Roy Romans and wife Monika of Roy, Wash., Leonard Romans of Kenova, W.Va., and Glen Romans and wife Phyllis of Wayne; four brothers, Willis Tomblin, Walter Tomblin and wife Betty, W.A. Tomblin and wife Joyce, all of Jackson, Ohio, and Claude Tomblin of Chillicothe, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Faye Tomblin of Jackson, Ohio; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 5 great- great-grandchildren. Friends may call from noon until service time Friday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.
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ZANE WETZEL PARSONS, 80, of Kenova, W.Va., died, Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. January 15, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va., with Rev. Earl Bush officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. He was born April 7, 1930, a son of the late James W. and Ella Skeen Parsons in Sissonville, W.Va. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service, where he had been a postmaster at the Ceredo, W.Va., post office. In addition to his parents Zane was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Reese Parsons; an infant son, Richard Allen Parsons and two brothers, William Dale Parsons and Orel Adair Parsons. He is survived by one son, Zane Parsons Jr. of Kenova. Zane was a founder of the Museum of Radio and Technology in Huntington. A U.S. patent holder and a Kentucky Colonel. He was a ham radio operator and a charter member of the Sissonville VFW Post #3066. He was a U.S. Army veteran and members of American Legion Post #93 Kenova will conduct graveside military rites. He was a member of Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church in Huntington. Most of all, he was a good and decent man. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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RALPH BENNETT ELMORE, 68, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. He was born July 11, 1942, son of the late Lamech and Hattie Lou Bancroft Elmore. Ralph retired from Special Metals, where he was a maintenance foreman, after 28 years of service. He then spent several years as a sheet metal worker for General Refrigeration. Ralph was also the Water Operator for the Town of Ceredo for 20 years. He was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church and a former member of Westmoreland United Methodist Church, where he served as youth director, taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by one sister, Mattie Smith. He is survived by his wife, Karla Duncan Elmore; one daughter and son-in-law, Alicia and Michael Watts of Ona, W.Va., and granddaughter Holly Grace; one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph Bennett Jr. and Stacie Elmore of Madison, Ala., and grandson Noah Bennett and granddaughter Lauren Emily; one sister, Clara Fitzpatrick of Ohio; two brothers, Jimmy Elmore of Florida and Mickey Elmore of Tennessee; and his special companions, his dogs, Bishop, Parson and Gideon. The family would like to express their thanks to his caregiver Melvina Duncan, and the staff of Hospice for their loving care of Ralph. He will be missed by his family and friends, particularly his sister-in-law, Jo Eichberger, her husband Richard, and her sons, Chris and Kyle Levisay, and special, lifelong friends, Jim and Barbara Christian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kenova United Methodist Church, 503 15th St., Kenova, WV 25530 or Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. with Rev. Lindsay Thorp officiating. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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GLENNALEE WELLMAN FULKS, 77 years old from Chesapeake, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 12, 2011, from a second courageous battle with cancer, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born June 10, 1933, in Wayne, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Arnold and Edith "Dutch" Wellman. She took great pride in being a wonderful homemaker, wife and mother. She was member of the Chesapeake United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband Leland Donald Fulks, whom she married on May 12, 1961; one daughter Alice and one son Matt, both of Chesapeake; her twin sister Otalee and her husband Joe Reynolds of Reynoldsburg Ohio; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Anna Wellman and Jerry and Deedy Wellman, all of Wayne, West Virginia; and one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jack and Joyce Fulks of Chesapeake, Ohio. She was a very special Aunt Glenna to many special nieces and nephews, including "sharing" Fulks grandchildren Chris, Lauren, Jenna, Becca and Andy. Friends may visit from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2011, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville by Pastor Charles Case. Burial will follow at Rome Cemetery, Proctorville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chesapeake United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall
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SUZANNE MARIE CASTANOLI, 46, formerly of Washington Blvd., Huntington, W.Va., who for the past eight years resided at 123 Peach Rose Lane, Genoa, W.Va., died Wednesday January 12, 2011, at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, Ky. She was born August 3, 1964, at Cape Canaveral Hospital, Cocoa Beach, Fla., the daughter of Alder Francis Castanoli Jr. of Huntington and the late Sara Marie Manilla Castanoli. In addition to her father, she is survived by a sister, Denise Marie Castanoli Parker and husband Keith Circle of Athens, W.Va. Suzanne was a graduate of Huntington High School and an avid participant in the Special Olympics. Suzanne spent the past eight years in the warm and loving care of the Wilson family, who gave her unlimited attention and unwavering devotion. The Wilson family includes Mom and Dad, Glen and Julia Wilson; sisters Bernice Endicott, Gail Scarberry and Shirley Fannin; brothers, Glen E. Wilson and Willie Wilson; several nieces and nephews; six great-nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving friends and family. A very special thank you to them for making her life full of joy. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. The family will receive friends on Saturday after 1 p.m. Pallbearers will be Dallas Scarberry, Jason McKinney, Chris Scarberry, Andy Endicott, Marshall Endicott, Glen Wilson and Willie Wilson. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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KATHERINE THOMPSON BERRY, 89, formerly of Fort Gay, W.Va., was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on January 13, 2011, at her residence. Born December 24, 1921, in Logan, she was the daughter of the late William and Mina Thompson of Monaville. She was also preceded in death by brothers Carl and Billy Thompson and four sisters, Ruth Lawson, Helen Smith, Vivian Bentley and Mary Ferrell; two sons-in-law, Shelton Meade and Jerry Thompson and grandson, Tony Meade. She is survived by son, G.B. (Carolyn) Berry of Huntington; daughters Brenda Meade of Prichard, W.Va., and Sharon Thompson of Kenova, W.Va.; two sisters, Mabel Kelley of Chapmanville, W.Va., and Francis (Wayne) Major of Proctorville, Ohio; grandchildren, Michelle (Dave) Pinkerton of Huntington, Shelton Meade (Tracy Bledsoe) of Prichard, George Berry of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mark (Lara) Berry of Charleston and David (Tammy) Barnett of Fort Gay; great-grandchildren, Corie and Tony Meade, Logan and Brenda Barnett and Ava Katherine Berry; special kids Nikki, Ronnie and Tristin and several nieces and nephews. Katherine gave her heart to the Lord at age 12, and served Him her whole life. She will be remembered for all the love and kindness she showed to everyone she came in contact with and for the testimony she left. She was a charter member of Central Freewill Baptist Church. Favorite verse: Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.1 Corinthians 2:9. We wish to thank our pastor, Steve Williams and his wife Jill, her church family, neighbors and the caregivers at Hospice. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Freewill Baptist Church, 5th St. and 6th Ave., Huntington with Pastor Steve Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington. For those who wish, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com
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DORIS ANN DAVIS, beloved wife of Michael G. Davis of Wayne, W.Va., left this life after a long illness Friday, Jan. 14, 2011. She was born May 10, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Oscar M. Lewis and Lucille Martin Lewis. Two brothers, Kenneth L. Lewis and Jimmy Lewis, also preceded her in death. She was a wonderful mother to Steven L. Davis and wife Sara, Lisa M. Davis, Rebecca D. Davis-Zuelke and husband Jae. Doris was the Grandma "Mawsy" to LeAnn, Jessica, Shannon, Christian, Airon, Caitlin and Kelsey; great-granddaughter, Janessa; also an adopted niece, Katillia Martin. Also surviving is one brother, Charles Lewis and wife DiAnne; and many nieces and nephews. Doris leaves behind a testament of courage, hope and kindness. A member of Steele Memorial Church, upon her initial illness, Doris found comfort in many friends, a host of Elders, and a special brother in Christ, Gary Ferguson and wife Joyce. Diagnosed May 10, 2010, with Leukemia, our mother and wife held fast to her faith in Jesus Christ. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. She will sleep in the Davis Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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SARAH (WATTS) COPLEY WATTS, 72, of Ceredo, died Friday, January 14, 2011 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. She was born May 19, 1938 in Wayne County to the late Everett and Spicie (Dingess) Watts. Mrs. Watts was employed at the Fairhaven Rest Home for several years before retiring. She is survived by her husband William Watts, a son Ronnie and his wife Ernielee Copley of Ceredo, three sisters, Martha Simms of North Carolina, Nancy Fraley of Ceredo, and Annis and Teddy Dates of Huntington. Additional survivors include three grandchildren Ronnie Lee Copley, Candy Ann and Joe Adkins, and Joshua Matthew Copley, along with three great-grandchildren, Tyler and Chase Adkins, and Milo Mikka Antonio Moyers along with a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Watts was preceded in death by a brother Ira Watts. Funeral services will be conducted 1pm Wednesday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Sexton officiating. Burial will follow in the Crescent Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovaluneralhome.com.
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JAMES H. TRAYLOR, 85 of Huntington, WV passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011 in Huntington Health and Rehabilitation. James was born June 14, 1925 a son of the late James Wesley and Ida Mae BroughtonTraylor. He was retired from Eastern Airlines, was a member of Buffalo Missionary Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and one grandson. His survivors include one brother, Bob Traylor (Eva), of Ohio, one special caregiver, Lenore Thompson, four children, three step-children and several grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Charles Null and Rev. Tim Jayne; burial Followed at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington.
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CLAUDE ARGEAN STEPHENS, 75, of Prichard, W.Va., and Rt. 75, passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at Cornerstone Hospital in Huntington. He was born Jan. 11, 1932, at Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late Menis and Violet Cyrus Stephens. He retired from Houdaille Industries and owned a construction and rental business for 45 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Larry Stephens; two brothers, Charley and Richard Stephens; and three sisters, Delores, Diana and Beverly. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Faye Jones Stephens; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri and Demetrius Apostolon of Hidden Valley, and Donna and Jeff Drown of Buffalo Creek; three grandsons, Tanner Drown, John and Zachary Apostolon; and one granddaughter, Madison Apostolon. He is also survived by seven brothers, Adolphis (Barbara) Stephens of Lavalette, W.Va., Paul (Edith), Silas (Dorothy), Raymond (Barbara), and Dallas Stephens of Wayne, Michael Stephens of Columbus, and Donald Stephens of Rt. 75; three sisters, Glenna Williams of Columbus, Joyce (Kenneth) Jones of Huntington, and Helen (Paul) Weber of Dayton; and a special uncle, Noah Stephens of Lavalette. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery, Wilson Creek. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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RONALD K. SMITH, 72, of Flatwoods, Ky., formerly of Wayne County, W.Va., husband of Ruth Williamson Smith, died Jan. 15 at home. Funeral service noon Tuesday at Souls Harbor Church, Raceland, Ky. Burial at Smith Family Cemetery, Kenova. Visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorial donations may be made to Souls Harbour Church, 509 Greenup Ave., Raceland, KY 41163. He will be taken to the church one hour prior to service Tuesday. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is in charge of arrangements. www.rollinsfh.com.
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ROBERT LEE SHREWSBURY, 72, of Kenova, W.Va., went to sleep in the Lord Sunday, January 16, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, following the passing of his mother on December 26, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Phillip Warren. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Bob was born December 14, 1938, in Huntington, W.Va., son of the late Edward and Beth Osburn Shrewsbury. He was retired from INCO and was a member of Prince of Peace Freewill Baptist Church and the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society. As one of the founders of the Kenova Volunteer Fire Department in 1953, Bob had a large impact on the community, as well as a friend and brother in Christ. He will be missed greatly by his loving wife, Drucilla Ferguson Shrewsbury; children Melissa Greene, Michael Perry, Russell Shrewsbury and Christopher Shrewsbury; 10 grandchildren, Courtney Blankenship, Alex Blankenship, Tyler Leffingwell, Amy Wolford, Heather Shrewsbury, Karen Shrewsbury, Jennifer Shrewsbury, Allen Shrewsbury, Michael Perry and Amber Perry; and a host of family and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.
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ANNABELLE MICHAEL RAYBURN, 89, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2011, at Kingsbrook Lifecare Center in Ashland, Ky. She was born September 18, 1921, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Denver and Ethel Thompson Michael. Annabelle was an LPN and retired from Huntington Hospital after many years in the healthcare industry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, John Roy Rayburn; an infant sister, Bertha Michael; four brothers, Donald Fred Michael, William Michael, John Michael and Jack Roy Michael. She is survived by her beloved husband, James W. "Woody" Rayburn; one son and daughter-in-law Larry D. and Nancy Rayburn of Ft. Thomas, Ky.; six grandchildren, Debbie Moore, John Roy Rayburn Jr. and his wife Ann, Deidre Farley and her husband Scott, Scott Rayburn and his wife Kim, Melissa Hunt and her husband Joe and Denver Rayburn; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Rayburn of Kenova; a sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Harold "Had" Dale of Kenova, one brother and four sisters-in-law, Oscar and Ethel Michael of Prichard, W.Va.; Opal Michael of Columbus, Ohio, Mildred Michael of Prichard and Janice Michael of Huntington, W.Va.; eight great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandson and one great- great-granddaughter. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff and doctors at Kingsbrook Lifecare Center for their loving care of Annabelle. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at Kenova United Methodist Church, of which she was a member, with Rev. Lindsay Thorp officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Kenova United Methodist Church, 503 15th St., Kenova, WV 25530. Mrs. Rayburn will be taken to the church one hour before the service on Wednesday. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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EDNA MAE MILLS, 75, of Dunlow, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 16, 2011, at her home. She was born February 28, 1935, a daughter of the late Allen and Brooke Stroud. Her first husband Henry Perry also preceded her in death along with one son, Matthew Perry; one brother, Wayne Stroud, and one sister, Lora King. She was a devoted and faithful member of the Church of God. Edna Mae is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Boyd Mills of Dunlow; one daughter, Marlene Staley of Dodge City, Kansas; a special son-in-law, Eddie Ramey and his family; seven grandchildren, Megan Perry Cyrus, Leanna Perry, Mictiael Shawn Perry, Henry Ramey, Anthony Ramey, Tosha Mae Ramey, and T.J. Ramey. Also surviving are five loving sisters, Genevieve Wallace of West Palm Beach, Fla., Marie Dillon of Cookeville, Tenn, Olive Sutherland of Yale, Mich., Evie Smith and husband Bob of Somerset, KY., and Elizabeth Marcum and husband Bill of South Point, Oh.; two loving brothers, James Stroud and wife Betty of Frankfort, Oh., and Orville Stroud and wife Hazel of Grayson, Ky.; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends Penny Queen and Irene Jarrells. Edna Mae worked many years in Ohio and in Huntington, W.Va., before retiring. She was a wonderful homemaker and a friend to all. Her beautiful quilts will always be treasured and she will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the McClellan-Crum Cemetery, Dunlow. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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LILLIAN RUTH BRADSHAW, 82, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Lavalette, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 17, 2011, at Angel Care Assisted Living Facility, St. Petersburg. She passed quietly with her children around her. Ruth was born November 29, 1928, in Logan County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Rufus Workman and Martha Jane McClellan. Her husband James Bradshaw also preceded her in death, along with one son, Tom C. Coleman IV, one brother Harold Workman, and one sister, Marie Currie. She is survived by two sons, Robert Coleman and wife Fina of Lavalette, W.Va., and Phillip Maynard and wife Erin of Wayne, W.Va.; and three daughters, Virginia Ramey and husband James of Wayne, Melanie Coleman-Simon and husband Sheldon of Tierra Verde, Fla., and Susan Martin and husband Ross of Suwanee, Ga.; Ruth enjoyed being a part of the special occasions of her big family, including 12 grandchildren, Chris Coleman and wife Heather of Johnson City, Tenn., Elizabeth Ramey-Slagel and husband Robert of Ironton, Ohio, Linda Ramey Goad and husband Charles of Ona, W.Va., Bradley Martin of Suwanee, Ga., Brian Ramey of Wayne, David Coleman and Hannah Coleman, both of Lavalette, Luke Maynard and Olivia Maynard, both of Wayne, Derek Coleman, Shannon Coleman, and Lauren Coleman, all of Roanoke, Va., and four great-grandchildren, Mason Slagel, Georgia Slagel, and Lilly Kate Slagel, all of Ironton, Ohio, and Grant Goad of Ona. She was interested in politics and current events and stayed up to date on what was happening in the world. Her mind was alert and she loved to solve word puzzles and play board games. The last 18 months, Ruth spent with her daughter in Florida where she sat in the sunshine and made many sweet friends. We loved her. We will miss her. Rest now, Mom. Private graveside services will be held for the family at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Logan, W.Va. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. is honored to serve the Bradshaw Family.
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ROGER DALE WILSON, formerly of Wayne County, passed away on Monday January 17, 2011. Son of Henry and Crete Wilson. Survived by his wife Kathy. Wilson, three children Jody Patsy and Henry, also 1 brother Lawrence Wilson and 3 sisters, Bonnie Roy, Sylvia Maynard and Patsy Peterson. We love you, Roger.
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MARY GRIMMETT, 95, of Colorado Springs , Colorado, formerly of Genoa, WV, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 in Colorado Springs. Funeral Mass was conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, Wayne, WV, of which she was an original member, by Father Julian Marnini. Burial followed at the Smith Cemetery at Genoa, WV. She was born December 24, 1915 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Magdeline Matekovich. Mary was a retired grocery store owner. Her husband, Robert "Ernest" Grimmett and a granddaughter, Margaret Rivera, also preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Robert G. Grimmett, Jr. and wife, Lillian of Colorado Springs; three grandchildren, Rosemary Good and husband, Doug of Sterling, VA, Robert G. Grimmett, III and wife, Donna of Honolulu, HI, and Elizabeth Alice Briggs and husband, John of Broomfield, CO; and six great-grandchildren.
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DONNA JUNE HUSSELL-ADKINS of Lavalette, W.Va., left this earthly existence on January 18, 2011. She was the daughter of late Huntington police officer, John F. Hussell and Betty Lou Thompson-Hussell. She leaves behind, not only her mother, but three treasured children, Christopher M., Dallas L. and Sara L. Adkins, all of Huntington; two special sisters, Dorothy C. Perry and Mitzi G. Pittman; one brother, John F. Hussell II and four beautiful grandchildren, Jacob M., Courtney M., Jayden A. and Isaiah M. Adkins. Also surviving Donna are her beloved American Pit Bull Terriers, Prue and Piper. She also left behind her wonderful Frank Kemble (also of Lavalette) who in the past several months, brought her more happiness than she had known in a very long time. She was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Lodge #8850. She loved the ocean, playing Uno and birthday cake icing, but most of all she loved people and gave everything she had to care for them. Traditional services are being waived as Donna was adamant about giving her body to help others as a body donor at the Human Gift Registry at Marshall University. There will be a Celebration of Life party at Christ Temple Church, 2400 Johnstown Rd., Huntington, W.Va., on January 29, 2011, between 4 and 6 p.m., for all those who loved her to come and share memories together.
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NORMAN E. POEHLEIN, 66, of Kenova, W.Va., died Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. He was born March 24, 1944 in Evansville, Ind., a son of the late Harry N. and Ruby Taylor Poehlein. Norman was the president/owner of Diversified Medical Alliance, Inc. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Adkins Poehlein; one son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Christi Poehlein of Kenova; one daughter, Michelle Hensley of Kenova and five grandchildren, Zachary Jividen, Cody Jividen, Tyler Hensley, Kaylee Poehlein and Katie Hensley, all of Kenova. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. The funeral service will begin at 8 p.m. with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Center, 1523 Chestnut Street, Kenova, WV 25530. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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FRANCES LEE MEAD ANDREAE, 50, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, at her residence. Graveside Services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Frances was born Jan. 6, 1961, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Danny R. Mead and Betty Mead Walker. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie Dawn. She is survived by her loving husband, Graham Andreae; by her mother and stepfather, Betty and Homer Walker; a daughter, Frances Michelle; a brother, Larry A. Mead; a sister, Reta (Greg) Staley; a granddaughter, Jayme Dawn; niece, Christy Staley; nephew, Danny R. Staley; and mother-in-law, Heather Queen. Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Condolences may expressed to the family at www.ferrell-chambersfuneralhome.com.
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BETTY LOU CASTLE, 79, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Elders Ivory Williamson and Charles Lucas Jr.. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. She was born May 3, 1931, at Huddy, Ky., a daughter of the late Roary and Lucy Wheeler Varney. She was the former co-owner of Varney Hardware and was a member of the Salem United Baptist Church at Wayne. Her husband, James Calvin Castle and a sister, Helen Varney Riggs also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Jo Smith and husband Eddie of Philadelphia, Pa.; a son, James Edward Castle and wife Naomi of Fort Gay, W.Va.; a brother, David L. Varney and wife Betty Sue of Kenova, W.Va.; a brother-in-law, Brady Riggs of Genoa, W.Va.; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home.
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ANNA MAE WILLIAMSON BLOCK, 74, born on January 19,1937; she was a daughter of the late Wayne and Lilly Mae Marcum Williamson. She went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2011 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, KY. She was a homemaker and a member of the Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Block as well as two sisters, Alpha Ramey and Vada Williamson, as well as three brothers; Charles, James, and Bill Williamson. Anna Mae is survived by her 5 daughters; Judy (Alfred) Hager, Wanda (Henry) Brewer, Barbara Kenney, Kimberly (Elmer) Ratcliff, Anna (Tony) Williamson as well as three sons; Dennis (Veva) Block, Edgar Block, and James (Iris) Block. Anna Mae was blessed with a multitude of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survivedby a brother, Edgar (Pat) Williamson and three sisters; Alice Williams, Bettie McCracken, and Brenda (John) Charles. She will be sadly and greatly missed by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, January 20, 2011 at 11:00am at the Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Russell Watts officiating. Burial followed in the Mudlick Cemetery of Jennies Creek, WV. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, KY.
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SYLVIA JEAN NAPIER, 72, of Genoa, WV, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m: Monday, January 24, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Elder Lucian Nelson, Elder James Parsley, and Brother Buster Maynard. Burial followed at the Justice Cemetery at Dunlow, wv. She was born April 6, 1928 at Dunlow, a daughter of the late Hansford and Lou- Mathis Gilkerson. She was a homemaker and member of the Brush Creek United Baptist Church. A son, Ronald Stephen Napier, sisters Helena Gager, Hildred Lowe and Wanda Napier, and brothers Jasper, George and, Millard "Buck" Gilkerson, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Austin Napier; two sons, Douglas Napier and wife, Kathie of Lovonia, MI, and Timothy Napier and wife, Morene of Walled Lake, MI; two sisters, Tennie Bell Ferguson and husband, Charles of Danville, WV, and Aldina Gilkerson of East Lynn, WV; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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PAULINE HAYNIE WEBB, 95, of Kenova, W.Va., went to join her husband, Lonnie Webb, in Heaven Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Rodney Hale. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Pauline was born Sept. 5, 1915, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Zeri and Alberta Thompson Haynie. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo, W.Va. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and James Lucas; and a sister, Leota Kendrick. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Danny Webb and Keith and Cecilia Webb, all of Huntington, Randy and Linda Webb of Jupiter, Fla.; a daughter, Rita Maynard of Huntington; nine grandchildren and spouses, Tracy Webb, Amanda Webb, Doshia Webb, Eugenia Damron, Jeremy Maynard and his wife Regina, Tyler Maynard, Kimberly Lague and husband Dan, Heather Martin and husband Dan, Brooke Masten and husband Chad; seven great-grandchildren, Hope Lague, Alec Martin, Mitchell Webb, J.C. Damron, Tate Damron, Gavin Maynard, Reece Stevenson; a brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Barbara Haynie of Kenova; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time Monday at the Reger Funeral Home.
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WILLIS LEE BUNN, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 21, 2011, at Heritage Center in Huntington. He was born on August 12, 1924, in Huntington, a son of the late Larkin and Grace Ray Bunn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Fern and his second wife, Elizabeth. He is survived by a daughter, Brenda (Don) Blake of Huntington; step-son Ray Patrick Pittsonberger of Ceredo, W.Va.; step-daughter, Rebecca McClure of Georgia; granddaughter Christi Blankenship; and great-granddaughter, Jennifer Blake. Mr. Bunn was retired from the C&O Railroad with 43 years of service. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Huntington. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Dallas Moore officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the mortuary. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com
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LOVELLA FAYE TOTTEN, 70, of Wayne, wife of Maynard Totten, died Jan. 21 at home. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Burial at Langdon Cemetery, Chesapeake, Ohio. Visitation one hour prior to service at the funeral home. www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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PEARL LOUISE ELSWICK, 55, of Wayne, died Dec. 22, 2010, at home. Graveside memorial service will be held at a later date in the Henderson Cemetery, Henderson, W.Va. There will be no visitation. Deal Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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RACHEL ANN BARTRAM, 46, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, by Monsignor Lawrence Luciana at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Huntington, of which she was a member. Burial will follow at Bowen Cemetery. She was born Feb. 22, 1964, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of Carol Sue Johnson Jarrell and the late Jess Scott "Coach" Jarrell. She was a speech pathologist with the Huntington VA Medical Center. Rachel graduated from Wayne High School and had a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University, a B.S. degree and master's degree from Marshall University. Additional survivors include a daughter, Allison M. Bartram; and father, Rodney Bartram; two sons, Jack C. Dolance II and Nicholas J. Dolance; a sister, Sara B. Morrison and husband Paul; a brother, Jess Scott Jarrell II; two nephews, Trevor and Hunter Morrison. She was a wonderful mother and friend to all who were blessed by knowing her. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.
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REV. CHARLES THOMPSON, 65, of Fort Gay passed away on Jan. 22, 2011. He was a retired construction worker and pastor of Smith Chapel Church. He is preceded in death by his parents Charlie W. Thompson and Inez Webb Thompson. He is survived by is wife Debra Williamson Thompson of Fort Gay, daughter Monica (Noah) Thompson Robertson of Fort Gay, son Charles Nelson Thompson of Fort Gay, four sisters; Leota Rowe of Huntington, Josephine
Wilson of Mansfield Ohio, Gladys White of Mansfield OH, Brenda Johnson of Mansfield, OH, brother Johnny L. Thompson of New Knoxville, H, grandchildren Matthew Robertson and Kaitlin Hope Robertson of Fort Gay. Funeral services were Tuesday January 25 at 2 p.m. at Smith Chapel on the Point Section in Louisa. Burial followed in the Thompson Family Cemetery in Fort Gay.
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MARY ETTA MITCHELL, 60, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with her husband on Saturday, January 22, 2011. She was born Febuary 24, 1950 at Huntington County, Penn., a daughter of the late Elmer Reese and Etta Mae Blair Walker. Her husband Paul Mitchell also preceded her in death. Baptist by faith, Mary was a homemaker and loved attending church. Survivors include one son, Walter Mitchell of Wayne; two daughters, Paula Smith of Traveler's Rest, S.C., and Marietta Brooks of East Lynn, W.Va.; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, January 27, 2011 with Pastor Charlie Maynard officiating.
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PEARL LOUISE ELSWICK, 55, of Wayne, died Dec. 22, 2010, at home. Graveside memorial service will be held at a later date in the Henderson Cemetery, Henderson, W.Va. There will be no visitation. Deal Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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HERBERT DENNIE WILEY, 70, of Ranger, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 23, 2011. He was born on November 4, 1940, to the late Alonzo and Dora Neace Wiley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ted and Mickey and one sister, Loretta Wiley Hayes. He is survived by his wife Janet Headley Wiley; one daughter, Drema (Chuck) Pennington; two sons, Chuck (Pam) and Dennie (Dana); five grandsons, Rob Pennington, Brandon and Mitch Wiley and Morgan and Cody Wiley; three brothers, Jack (Lois), Lonnie (Margaret), Cormel (Junie); three sisters, Jo (Larry) Cline, Joyce (Dale) Jacobs and Gay (Eddie) Rakes; one lifelong friend since childhood Ronnie Frazier. He loved the Lord and spending time with his family. He was a lifelong carpenter and enjoyed working in his work shop making furniture. He truly loved life to the fullest traveling on his motorcycle with his wife and his canine companion Cotton Top. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday January 27, 2011 at 14-mile Church of Christ, Ranger, W.Va. The burial will follow in the Headley-Neace Cemetery, Ranger. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church. McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin is in charge of arrangements.
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BERT BLAIR, 94, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and his faithful companion, his dog, Chili. He was born February 15, 1916, on Greasy Creek near Pikeville, Ky., a son of the late Benjamin Harrison Blair and Sarah Adkins Blair. Bert was a very talented man and retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital after 25 years of service, where he worked as a technician of nuclear medicine. He was a distinguished veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps seeing action in World War II. Members of American Legion Post #93 Kenova will conduct military graveside rites. He was a member of the Upper Gragston Baptist Church. Bert was a very experienced TV and radio technician. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Hite Blair, his second wife, Janice Spencer Blair; six sisters, Frankie Christian, Elma Christian, Verta Hatten, Cynthia Burris, Australia Maynard and Bennie V. Lycans; three brothers, Arlen Blair, Alex Blair and B.H. Blair. He is survived by his son, Benjamin Alex Blair and his wife Adele of Renton, Wash.; his daughter, Susan Blair Riggs and her husband Mike of Rupert, W.Va.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and a host of caring neighbors and friends. The family would like to express thanks to his special niece and caregiver, Linda Honaker; the VA Medical Center; Home Based Primary Care workers and Hospice of Huntington. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m., January 26, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Rev. Bernie Workman officiating. Burial will follow in the Blair Family Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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BLANCHE NAPIER, 98, of Rittman, OH, formerly of Wayne, WV, died Sunday. January 23, 2011 at Autumn Wood Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Rittman. Funeral services, will be conducted 11:00 am Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Curnutte Cemetery. She was born November 12, 1912 at Radnor, WV a daughter of Floyd and Grace Pratt Thompson. Blanche was a homemaker. Her husband, Brady Napier also preceded her in death, along with three sons, Richard, Robert and Donald Napier. Survivors include two sons, Billy Gene Napier, Bobby Napier and wife, Gladys all of Burbank, OH; two sisters, Hazel Burgett of Chatteroy, WV, Louise Harman of Johnstown, OH; thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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THELMA SANSOM, 88, of Ravenna, formerly of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2011, at Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was born June 13, 1922, in Wayne, WV. to the late Moss and Martha B. (Smith) Mills. She was a member of the Church of God in Streetsboro and also faithfully attended Windham Bible Church. She enjoyed cooking and caring for her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Thelma is survived by her daughter, Linda (Daniel) Rolinson of Ravenna; brothers, Leo Mills of Wayne, WV. and Truman (Pauline) Mills of AZ.; grandchildren Tina (Kevin) Pillion of Georgia, Tara (Thomas) Drzik of Green, Thomas (Evelyn) Kafides of Georgia and Angelia Harman of Dalton, OH; ten great-grandchildren; and special nephews Joseph and James Simone. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles T.; brothers, Kermit and John Wesley and Ray Mills; and sisters, Reva Kermeans and Zelma Mraz. Calling hours are 4-8 PM on Thursday, January 27, 2011, at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, Ohio 44231 where funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Friday with Rev. Fred Youngen officiating. Burial will follow at Windham Township Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Thelma's name to the church, or the Hunger Center. On-line condolences at www.carlsopfuneralhomes.com
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CHARLES ANCE PERRY, 63, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Chuck Lawrence and Brother Dolphus Perry. Burial will follow at the S.D. Copley Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. He was born August 7, 1947, in Wayne County, a son of the late Ance and Ruth Hollandsworth Perry. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of American Legion Post 93 in Kenova, W.Va. Charles was a retired Huntington Police Department officer, where he worked on the narcotics task force. He was a member of Gold Star Lodge 65, Fraternal Order of Police. He was a member of Christ Temple Church in Huntington and was also a member of Red Jacket Lodge # 119, AF&AM, and was a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Randell Scott Perry, a sister Violet Canterbury and brothers James "Jimbo" Perry, David Perry and John Perry. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Sharon Kay Grobe Perry; a daughter, Crystal Kay Del Guidice and husband Brandon of Charleston, W.Va.; two sons, Shane Allen Perry and wife Amber, and Cory Allen Perry, all of Huntington; two sisters, Polly Blackburn and husband Richard of Lexington, Ky., and Alverda Perry of Lenore, W.Va.; a brother-in-law, James Canterbury of Lenore; four grandchildren, Jasmine Miller, Ally Poe, Olivia Grace Perry, and Mila James Del Guidice; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Scott Brannen, Danny Ferguson, Bruce Sprouse, Doug Woods, Tom Crossan, Jim Hagley, Darrell Black and Kim Wolfe. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Hospice of Huntington.
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THELMA ADAMS ROARK, 94, departed this life on January 25, 2011, at Wyngate Senior Living Community. She was born December 24, 1916, in Magoffin County, Ky., the daughter of Raney P. and Della Risner Adams. In 1943, she and her late husband, Guy G. Roark, who died in 1993, left Kentucky and moved to a farm on Little Ice Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio, were they raised their five children. Beginning in 1953, she and her husband owned and operated the Paramount Dry Cleaners in Kenova for 25 years and where she lived until 2005. She was also the owner of several real estate business properties there, until a major fire consumed them in 1999. Self-educated and a hard worker with strong faith and values, her great interest was in flower gardening and quilting. She was the oldest and long-time member of Westwood United Baptist Church in Ashland. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two infant children, Deretha Fern and Guy Jr., along with a grandson, Frank E. "Matt" Matthews III, a great-granddaughter, and a son-in-law, Frank E. Mathews Jr.; four sisters, Gladys Crace, Audley Hunley, Ivory Crace and Flossie Conley and a brother, Elmer D. Adams. She is survived by her five children, Gaylord (Betty) Roark of West Jefferson, Ohio, Jewell Matthews of Huntington, Faye (David) Todd of West Jordan, Utah, Zelda (Lt. Col. Ret. Ed) Mills of Austin, Texas and Corbett "Corky" (Patsy) Roark of Kenova; 10 grandchildren, Donetta (Forrest Jr.) Brock, Deretha (Robert) Hackney, and Guy II (Maggie) Roark, all of West Jefferson, Ohio, Maureen Matthews Songer of New Orleans, La., Samantha Matthews (Steve) Howell of Newport News, Va., and Juliet Matthews (Keith) Felts of Roanoke, Va.; Michael (Brenda) Todd and Beth Ann Todd of West Jordan, Utah, Patricia Lynn Mills of Carrollton, TX; Chad (Mindy) Roark of Kenova; 11 great-grandchildren and seven great- great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, May Schrieber, two brothers, Orville (Cathy) Adams and Ossie Adams and one sister-in-law, Robertine Adams. The family wishes to thank the staff of Wyngate and Hospice, as well as Dr. Cindy Pinson for all their loving care. Funeral services will be held at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va., on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 1 p.m. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. preceding the service. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or expressions of sympathy may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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DANA MONROE SANDERS, 55, died January 25, 2011 at OSU Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. Born March 23, 1955 to Hubert Davis of Huntington, W.Va., and Phyllis Johnson and step-father Doyle Johnson of Oceana, W.Va., he was raised by the late Levi and Verla Sanders, in Wayne County, West Virginia. One brother, Willie Sanders of Branchland, W.Va., also preceded him in death, along with half-siblings Brenda Johnson of Oceana, W.Va., Clarence Davis of Hamlin, W.Va., and William Nute McDonald of Branchland. Dana resided in Hurricane, W.Va., with his wife Kathryn Sanders and was the owner of Mountaineer Roofing and Construction Company. He was an avid pool player and a member of BCA Pool League and Valley National 8-ball League Association. In addition to his wife, survivors include children Jeffrey Sanders of Kopperston, W.Va., Dana DeShannon Sanders of Hurricane, W.Va., Jessica Sanders Crouse (Matthew) of Branchland, and Shanda Bragg of St. Albans, W.Va.; step-children Larain Pike, Neil Bauman, and Kyle Bauman, all of Hurricane; siblings Katie Mills, Lois Lambert, Harold Sanders, all of East Lynn, W.Va., Golden Sanders of Akron, Ohio, and Jack Sanders of Hamlin; half-siblings, Drema Carey of South Point, Ohio, Diane Kershner of Stephenson, W.Va., Tammy Lozier of Bolt. W.Va., Gary Davis of Cleveland. Ohio, and Jr. Davis of Branchland; seven precious grandchildren; extended family; and many special friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, with Rev. James Walker and Jason McComas officiating. Burial will follow in the Sanders Cemetery, East Lynn. Relatives and friends are welcome after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Thanks in advance for all of the support that has been given to Dana's family.
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ROBERT EDWARD ADKINS, 49, of Kenova, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord at St. Mary's Medical Center on January 26, 2011. He was born January 11, 1962, in Huntington, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ellen Daniels Adkins. Robert is survived by his father Eddie D. Adkins and stepmother Karen Cherylene Adkins; a sister Donna E. Patton; a brother Paul A. Adkins; along with nieces Laura and Abigail Patton, nephew Joshua Adkins, and a great-niece Nadalee. Additional survivors include two aunts Jessie Napier and Juanita Ferguson and a special friend, Charlotte Henson. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Visitation will begin at noon Saturday. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donation to the Good Samaritan Center, 1523 Chestnut St., Kenova, WV 25530. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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GILMER ODELL PORTER, 73, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Brother Ray Fletcher. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. He was born Oct. 6, 1937, at Branchland, W.Va., a son of the late James and Lottie Merritt Porter. He was a retired timberman for Wayne Lumber Company, and was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Two sisters, Bertha Lucas and Letha Esque, and five brothers, Marion Porter, Enoch Porter, James Porter, Roy Porter and George Porter, also preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruby Ross Porter; three daughters, Elsie Sanders and husband Larry of West Hamlin, W.Va., Barbara Vance and husband Jim of Hurricane, W.Va., and Cheri Rice and special friend Namon Perry of East Lynn, W.Va.; two sons, Paul Porter and special friend Ronda George of Pennsylvania, and Terry Porter and wife Tanya of Huntington; five grandchildren, Ricky Puskas, Toniell Porter, Terry Allen Porter, Anthony Sanders and Andrew Vance; three step-grandchildren, Josh George, Delmer Adkins and Katie Adkins; two sisters, Dottie Stroud and Faye Jeffries; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p. m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.
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JESSE ALLEN ROSS of Durbin Road, Catlettsburg, Ky., passed away Thursday evening, Jan. 27, 2011, at King's Daughters Medical Center. Mr. Ross was 70 years of age, born Nov. 15, 1940, in Catlettsburg, a son of the late Charles Raymond and Sallie Cyrus Ross. This native son of Boyd County has dedicated his life to public service and to the fine residents of this county. Jesse Allen recently accepted Christ as his personal Savior and is of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Boyd County High School, class of 1959, and attended ACC. Jesse Allen retired from Kentucky Power Company after working over 30 years as an A Lineman and Right-of-Way Agent. Always loyal to the Democrat party, Jesse was a Boyd County Commissioner 1978-82, chairman for C.E.T.A. (County Employee Trainer Act), Chair of Boyd Co. Annex Committee, which was instrumental in the construction of Boyd County Courthouse Annex, assisted in establishing the Boyd County 911 System and the formation of the England Hill, Summit and Ironville Fire districts. He assisted in establishing and acquiring funding for the transformation of the Ashland Public Library to the Boyd County Public Library System, including the creation of the Catlettsburg and Summit branches. Jesse was also a director on the Board of the Boyd County Farm Bureau Federation, Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, on the Kentucky Rural Water Association Board, commissioner for the Big Sandy Water District, and former Cannonsburg Water District Supervisor. He developed and implemented the County Road Standards for Boyd County, was a Kentucky Democratic Party Delegate, served as deputy county judge executive and was on the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 32nd Circuit and District. Other memberships include the National Sweet Sorghum Producers and Processors Assoc., Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association, Rocky Mountain Horse Association, United Mountain Horse/American Gaited Horse Association, and Northeastern Kentucky Fish and Game. He was a Millennium Member of NRA. Jesse Allen loved his farm and his horses. For years he bred and raised Thoroughbreds with a number of significant wins to his credit. His farm is the home of Durbin Farms Sorghum, where sweet sorghum has been raised and sorghum syrup produced for years. He loved to golf and ski, was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman. Surviving is a son, Jeff Ross of Catlettsburg; daughter, Rhonda Sizemore of Ashland; two grandchildren, Ross Sizemore and Audrey Sizemore; brothers, Jimmy Ray Ross and Hugh Cyrus Ross, both of Catlettsburg. Preceding in death was brother, Charles R. Ross Jr. Funeral services for Jesse Allen Ross to be Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, 1 p.m. at the Neal Funeral Home on Center Street in Catlettsburg. Brother Randy Skaggs will bring a personal eulogy and message. Final rest in Cyrus Cemetery on Durbin Farm Road. Those wishing to call on the Ross family may do so Sunday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Neal Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to UK Health Care, Lung Transplant Center, 138 Leader Ave. Lexington, KY 40506.
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MYRTLE MARIE VANHOOSE FRALEY, 90 of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with her Lord on Thursday January 27, 2011, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Greg Tomlinson officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was born December 25, 1920, in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Adkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Delbert Vanhoose Sr. and Kalor Fraley; a son, Garry Vanhoose; a grandson, Darrell Lee Vanhoose; a sister, Marie Clay; and her grandfather who raised her, Rev. Elba Eplin. She was retired from the Cabell County Board of Education, having spent her last 10 years as principle at Davis Creek Elementary. She was a member and former Sunday school teacher at Jefferson Avenue Church of God. She is survived by two sons, Darrell (Ella) Vanhoose and Delbert "Juny" Vanhoose and his wife, Penny, of Huntington; grandchildren Elizabeth Goff, Scott Dunfee, Lisa Gill, Sheila Hunt, Jerry Vanhoose and Dr. Tim (Lety) Vanhoose; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Martha Beckett; and a special caregiver, Eulaine Elkins. The family would like to thank the nurses at Hospice of Huntington for their care. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Jefferson Avenue Church of God Building Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Beard Mortuary.
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CHARLES W. MAYNARD, 91, of Dunlow, W.Va., passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va. Burial will follow at the Charles and Anise Maynard Family Cemetery on Big Branch Road, Dunlow. He was born December 25, 1919, at Dunlow, a son of the late Andrew J. and Armilda Dalton Maynard. He was a retired construction worker. An infant son, Phillip Maynard and brother, Jesse Maynard also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Sarah Anise Copley Maynard; two daughters, Joan Maynard and Janet Clark, both of Wayne; five sons, Lowell Maynard and wife Esther, Carl Maynard and wife Billie Jo, Albert Maynard and wife Darlene, and Jennings Maynard and wife Magaline, all of Dunlow, and Larry Maynard and wife Debra of Genoa, W.Va.; two sisters, Geraldine Smith and husband Jesse and Elizabeth Webb and husband Homer, all of Wayne; three brothers, Johnny Maynard of Proctorville, Ohio, Perlie Maynard of Ludlow Falls, Ohio, and Bernie Maynard of Bryan, Ohio; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one great- great-grandchild. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home.
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MAXINE HAZELETT BROOKS PRITCHARD, 77, of Branchland, W.Va., died Saturday, January 29, 2011, at Lincoln Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hamlin, W.Va. She was born August 27, 1933, a daughter of the late Merlin and Tennesse Hazelett. In addition, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Oscar Brooks Jr. and Donald Pritchard; daughter Karen Brooks; brother Dallas Hazelett and all other family. She is survived sons, Louis S. "Louie" Brooks, Rodney "Round Man" Brooks and Oscar "Peewee" Brooks III and Katrina McDonald; sisters Martha Messinger, Loraine Roman and Delsie Clayton; one granddaughter, Betty Clarie Brooks; two grandchildren by heart, Adrianna Thacker and Addison Lester; special friends Ida Gene Davis, Mary Dalton and John McNeally and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at McClarity Baptist Church, Branchland, with Greg Dial officiating. The burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery, Branchland. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va.
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JAMES BLANKENSHIP, 76 of Lavalette, WV went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 29, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 am Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Amos Simmons. Burial will follow at Bartram Cemetery, Fort Gay, WV. He was born February 1, 1934 in Wayne County WV, a son of the late Hiram and Thelma Lockhart Blankenship. James was a retired carpenter and member of the Mills Chapel Freewill Baptist Chdrch. His loving wife of 53 years, Wilma Lester Blalikenship also preceded him in death along with a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Blankenship; a son-in-law, Bo Brooks; two sisters, Fredis Blankenship and Leota Adkins; two brothers, Sidney Haskel Blankenship and Cay Blankenship. Survivors include a son, Jimmy Blankenship and wife, Barbara of Kenova, WV, five daughters, Brenda Smith and husband, Don; Nancy Nutter and husband, Robert, all of Huntington, WV, Gloria Ferguson, Rita Tanis and husband, Tom, all of Lavalette, WV, and Sharon Brooks of Kenova, WV; four sisters, Lillian Lowe, Sylvia Luther and husband, Jim all of Kenova, WV; Irene Artrip and husband, Paul, Sue Dierdoff and husband, Don, all of Barboursville, WV; three brothers, Ellis Blankenship, Willis Blankenship, both of Barboursville, WV, Hiram Blankenship, Jr. and wife, Mary of Kenova, WV; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Brent Lester of Wayne, WV. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Hospice of Huntington.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON GOODMAN, 89, of Washington Courthouse, OH, formerly of Wayne, WV, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Mount Carmel West Hospital, Columbus, OH after an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 4, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. Burial will follow at the Goodman Cemetery at Wayne. He was born June 19, 1921 in Wayne County, a son of the late John Bowie and Hattie Clayton Goodman. George was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served on the U. S. S. Tangier. He Was a retired pilot and master mechanic. In past years he had also resided in Silver Springs, MD and Ocala, FL. His wife, Maxine Goodman, and sisters Gladys Summers and Florene Arthur, also preceded him in death. George is survived by two sons, James B. Goodman and Robert Goodman; two daughters, Carole (John) Adams and Colleen (Francis) Lucas; nine grandchildren, Kristen (Brady) Cooper, Andrew (Shannon) Lucas, Matt Adams, Carey Adams, Marina Adams, James, Amber, Shana, and Kayla Goodman; nine great-grandchildren, Tyler, Thomas, Shelby, Ryan, Reece, Sofie, and Renatta Adams, and Abigail and Grace Lucas. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.
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FANNIE MAGDALINE FRALEY, 77, wife if Ralph "Butch" Fraley, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away Sunday evening, January 30, 2011 at the Emogene Dolin-Jones Hospice House of Huntington. She was born September 15, 1933 in Lincoln County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Alpha and Lenzy Hazelett. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Clark who died in 1989. Additional survivors include daughter Carrot Algeri and her husband of Ohio; two step-daughters, Monna Kay and husband Gerald, and Lavetta Gardner, all of, Mich.; one step-son, Ralph Fraley, Jr. of Tenn.; granddaughters, Tina Hoffman and Tracie Smith; one great grandson; and two great granddaughters, all of Ohio. Also surviving are two sisters, Carrie Tarr of Missouri, and Vervie Lou of Ohio; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Emual Adkins, Delmar Adkins, and Hugh Merritt officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. FriendS may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
 

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