Obituaries courtesy The Wayne County News and The Huntington Herald Dispatch and other sources.

These obituaries for the month of  February were compiled by Howard Osburn.

DAVID EARL NIX, 56, of Fort Gay passed away on Feb. 1, 2011. He was born in Columbus Ohio in 1954. He is preceded in death by his mother Muriel Dowden Nix. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Sue Nix of Fort Gay, two sons; Christopher Paul Nix of Fort Gay and Brian Dafd of Austin Tx., father John Nix of Fort Gay, sister Brenda Cunningham of Fort Gay and brother Marshal Nix of Fort Gay. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Fort Gay Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Tim Preston with burial in the David Nix Cemetery in Fort Gay. Visitation is scheduled for 3 - 4 p.m. Wednesday with family at 2 p.m.
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NED SAYRE COMPTON, 72, of Louisa, Ky., loving husband, dad, papaw, brother and friend, went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. He was born July 25, 1938, in Louisa, Ky., a son of the late W.D. and Laura Vanhorn Compton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Avis Foley, and his brothers, Nick, Glen, Jack, Craig Tyson and Jay. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Aileen Daniels Compton; three beautiful children, daughter Nedra Compton Fennell and husband Jim of Ashland, Ky., son Tyson Compton of Huntington, W.Va., son Tawn Sayre Compton of Nicholasville, Ky., and daughter-in-law Bonita Compton of Lexington, Ky.; three wonderful grandchildren, Joshua Ned Compton and wife Rachel, James Jansen Fennell and wife Megan, and Sayre Compton; and very special great-granddaughter, Anna Aileen Compton; sisters Corlis Barnette, Fern Short and Maris Lucas of Louisa, Ky., Joy McComas and Janis (Ray) Hayes of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Iris Freelander of Long Beach, Calif.; brother Dave (Kathy) Compton of Louisa, Ky.; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Ned was retired from Huntington (INCO) Alloys in 1989, and from Lawrence County Fiscal Court in 2009. A rancher and cattleman, Ned was a true cowboy, finding one of life's greatest pleasures in horseback riding. He was a member of Apperson #195 Masonic Lodge, Louisa IOOF Lodge #270, a member of Beef Cattle Association, Lawrence County Saddle Club, President of Lawrence County Farm Bureau Board, and former member of Lawrence County Extension Board. He was a member of Louisa United Methodist Church, where he served on the finance committee. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011, at Louisa United Methodist Church, with Rev. Guy Moyer and Rev. Kenneth Jett officiating. Burial will follow at the Compton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Young Funeral Home, Louisa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Louisa United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 26, Louisa, KY, or Ashland Community Hospice.
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OBIE PERRY of Huntington - Beloved Dad and Grand-Dad, OBIE PERRY, 95, of Huntington, WV, passed away quietly, following a brief illness, Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Born April 6, 1915, at the Rocky Fjord/McComas area of Dunlow, Wayne County, WV, he was a son of the late James and Marinda (Nelson) Perry. Preceded, in 1997, by his loving wife of 59 years, Tennessee (Copley) Perry and 2 Sons: Jimmie and Trestyn Joseph Perry. He was a member of the Little Harts Freewill Baptist Church, Harts, WV; a retired timberman/sawmill operator; heavy equipment operator; and reknowned molasses maker in Lincoln and Wayne Counties. Preceded also by 6 brothers: Elvia; Elisha; John Walter; Oscar; Wetzel; and Noah; and 6 Sisters: Alma; Clersie; Florida (Perry) Pilbeam; Bessie (Perry) Frazier; Maude (Perry) Fry Comer; and Jennie (Perry) Bevins. Survivors include his daughters: Kay Wall, Marlinton, WV, and Della Lilly, Huntington, WV; Grand-Daughters: Patricia; Alice; and Darla; and Grand-Son, Obie; a sister, Emily (Jack) Hagist, Lavalette, WV; 4 brothers: Edgar, Sr., (Jane), Dunlow, WV; Wayne (Della), Hamden, OH; Raymond (Barbara), Lavalette, WV; Monroe, Cleveland. OH; Robert Franklin "Bob", Cleveland, OH; great-granddaughters: Rebecca; Maria; Amber; and Christina; great-grandson: C. J.; great-great-granddaughters: Adriana; Emily; and Harley; great-great grandson: Owen; Five special nephews: Winfield and Lafe, both of Cleveland, OH; Charles, Chesapeake, OH; Dudley, Lavalette, WV; David, Louisa, KY; Wetzel, Dunlow, WV; and Edgar, Jr., Dunlow, WV; a special niece: Willa Schooley, Lexington, KY; two special great-great-nephews: Brian and "Josh"; a special great-great-niece: C. J.; great-great-granddaughters: Adriana; Emily; and Harley; great-great-grandson: Owen; Five special nephews: Winfield and Lafe, both of Cleveland, OH; Charles, Chesapeake, OH; Dudley, Lavalette, WV; David, Louisa, KY; Wetzel, Dunlow, WV; and Edgar, Jr., Dunlow, WV; a special niece: Willa Schooley, Lexington, KY; two special great-great-nephews: Brian and "Josh"; a special great-great-niece: "Ellie"; a special sister- in-law: Dorothy Bentley, Chesapeake, OH; and special friends: Joe Bruder and Pat Davis, Hamlin, WV; Nancy Floyd, Wurtland, KY; Wendell Napier, Prichard, WV; and George Carter, Huntington, WV. The family extends sincere appreciation to Dr. Gilberto Garza, the nursing staff at St. Mary's Medical Center, and the entire staff at Emogene Dolin Hospice House for the loving care they provided to our Dad. Pallbearers were Joe Bruder; Wendell Napier; David Perry; Edgar Perry, Jr.; Troy Perry; Wetzel Pilbeam; Dudley Ralston; and Frank Schooley . He was laid to rest at Queen's Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow, WV.
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CAROL CURNUTTE EPLING, 80, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. She was born December 18, 1930, in Radnor, W.Va., a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Nellie Hampton Curnutte. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Wetzel Curnutte and his wife Joan. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Arch Epling, son Oliver Douglas Epling and his wife Glenna, and grandson Ryan Douglas Epling, all of Wayne, whom she loved very much; brother Charles Curtis Curnutte and wife Peggy of Radnor; sister Barbara Ann Cox and husband Ralph of Wayne; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Esta Epling and Anna Epling of Wayne. During the Vietnam era, Carol worked to keep the POW's and MIA's from being forgotten by writing and delivering speeches throughout Arizona, where she and Arch lived for 22 years. She had received several awards and commendations for her work from various service organizations. Carol was a member of the Church of Christ (Radnor and Wayne). Funeral services will be conducted at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, by minister Ron Ross and Jeff Ross, on Sunday, February 6, 2011, at 2 p.m. Visitation will be Saturday, February 5, 2011, from 6 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in the Curnutte Cemetery, Radnor. Pallbearers will be her grandson Ryan Epling and nephews Ben Cox, Dwight Cox, Mark Curnutte, great-nephews Benji Cox and Jason Cox.
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RUBY LYCANS SMITH CALDWELL our loving mother and grandmother, made heaven her home on February 3, 2011, at King's Daughters Medical Center. A celebration of Ruby's life will be conducted at Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, W.Va., on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at 12:30 p.m., by Pastor Kim Stone and Pastor Mike Blankenship. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Ruby was born March 12, 1921, the daughter of the late Andrew and Martha Johnson Lycans. Surviving Ruby are her twin daughters Martha (Joe) McNeal and Marcella (Jim) Canterbury and son George Michael (Doris) Smith; grandchildren Dr. Beth (Todd) Addington, Michele (Luke) Blatt, Amy (Paul) Herrick, Roger (Kristee) Holmes, Jennifer (Kenny) Compton, Eric Canterbury; 10 great-grandchildren who brought her much joy, Jonathan Blatt, Katie and Carrie Herrick, Emma Blatt, Lindsay and Mathew Holmes, Kenna Compton, Hunter and Ethan Canterbury, Ardan George Addington; a loving niece and nephew, Lula Mae and Lacy Stone; three sisters, Louise Cronan, Lareda (Kenneth) Mills and Deloris Duke. Special thanks to mom's caregiver, Erma Beam, for her love and care, and to Mary June Shannon, her Sunday School teacher, who was so faithful to visit. Preceding Ruby in death the father of her children, George Smith; second husband John Caldwell; a cherished son in law, Roger Holmes; brothers Herman and Andy Lycans Jr.; sisters Juanita Bond and Myrtle Sloan; and a special aunt, Mary Lycans Ellis. Our precious mother attended Kenova Elementary and Ceredo-Kenova High School. Before retirement, she was employed by Wayne County Schools cooking at Ferndale Elementary and Kenova Elementary. Ruby was always actively involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Mom had been a member of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church in Catlettsburg, Ky., for 60 years. She was saved at an early age and baptized in the Ohio River by Dr. B.R. Lakin. She served her Lord faithfully through His church until ill health prevented her, but always was a true witness to her family and friends. Ruby graciously took into her home three of her aunts and an uncle in their later years, and cared for them. Our dear mother has been a tremendous blessing and an inspiration to her children, grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Good Samaritan Center in Kenova. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
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NOVA McCOY ESTEP, 95, of Ranger, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at her home in Ranger. She was born Sept. 17, 1915, on Aaron's Creek, Ranger, W.Va., a daughter of the late John and Virginia Hooiser McCoy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ocie Estep; two sons, Paul Lester and Haskell Howard Estep. She is survived by three daughters, Madeline (Delany) Wellman of Midkiff, W.Va., Juanita (James) Beaty and Pam (Haskell) Nelson, both of Ranger; one son, Floyd (Lucy) Estep of Ranger; 20 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Darnell Cyfers officiating. The burial will follow in the Adkins Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. Friends may call from noon til service time Sunday at the funeral home.
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BERNICE GAIL BARTRAM, 37, of Fort Gay, W.Va. passed away Friday, February 4, 2011 at her home. She was born March 3, 1973 in Louisa, Ky. a daughter of Vernon Lee and Athelene Williamson Robertson. She was a housewife. She is preceded in death by a son, Steven Emmauel Bartram and one brother, Vemon Lee Robertson Jr. Survivors include her loving husband of 19 years, David C. Bartram II of Fort Gay, W.Va.; parents, Vernon Lee and Athelene Williamson Robertson of Fort Gay, W.Va.; two daughters, Athelene Mary Elizabeth Bartram and Olive Marie Bartram both of Fort Gay, W.Va.; four sons, Michael David Bartram, David Claude Bartram III and Joseph L. Bartram all of Fort Gay, W.Va.; five sisters, Teresa Clay of Louisa, Ky.; Rachel Robertson of Fort Gay, W.Va.; Doris Hale of Louisa, Ky.; Fanny Robertson and Polly Edna Robertson both of Fort Gay, W.Va.; four brothers, James Daniel Robertson, Rodney Keith Robertson, Emmanuel Ray Robertson and Robert William Robertson all of Fort Gay, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Wednesday at Oak Grove Church in Fort Gay, W.Va with Rev. Luther Dingess and Rev. Roger Watts officiating. Burial will follow at the Jim Robertson Cemetery, Paddle Creek, Fort Gay. W.Va.; Visitation was after 2:00 PM Tuesday at Oak Grove Church.
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JOHNIE W. JOHNSON, 74, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Brother Donald Gene Maynard and Elder Sid Stroud. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. He was born Sept. 6, 1936, at Man, W.Va., a son of the late Andrew J. and Emma Rowe Johnson. Johnie retired as a group three cleaner at Ford Motor Company at Brookpark, Ohio, after 37 years of service. Johnie was Pentecostal by faith. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Janice Nelson; brothers, David Johnson and Little Joe Johnson; and granddaughter, Faith McCoy. He leaves behind his wife and best friend, Geneva Madeline Smith Johnson; his sons, John Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio, and Billy Johnson at home; daughters, Judy McCoy and husband Bruce of Williamson, W.Va., Geneva Ann Rodriguez and fiancé John Brooks of Lavalette, W.Va., and Linda Tomblin and husband Jay of Wayne, W.Va.; his sisters, Emmabell, Cora, Nora, Carol, Nellie and Andrea; his brother, Tommy; and a host of beloved nieces and nephews. He was a special Papaw to 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. During the past two years, Johnie had made his home with daughters Ann and Linda. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call from noon until service time Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home. Johnie's departing prayer was from Romans 10:9. "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."
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VICTORIA S. HOLBROOK, 90, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2011 at her home. She was born March 28, 1920 in Chapman, Ky. a daughter of the late George F. and Nella Fuggitt Smith. She was a Lawrence County School Teacher for 37 years, and graduated from Morehead State University with a B.A. Degree. Victoria was a Kentucky Colonel and was a member of the Kentucky education Association and also a member of the United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. James M. Smith. Survivors include her loving husband of 70 years, Roy G. Holbrook of Louisa, Ky.; two daughters, Carol H. (Todd) Ward of Louisa, Ky.; Glenda H. (Joe) Blackgrove-Warner Robins, Georgia; one sister, Ruth (Tom) Wellman of EI Paso, Texas; 5 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren and Several nieces and Nephews, and four Loving Caretakers. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ric Frazier officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa, Ky. Visitation will be 6:00 til 8:00 PM Friday at Young Funeral Home.
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DOUGLAS "DOUG" EUAL SPEARS, 61, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away February 7, 2011, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. He was born November 30, 1949, in Lincoln County, West Virginia, a son of the late Eual and Cleo Pauline Nelson Spears. He was a retired employee of CSX Railroad and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Those that survive him include, four daughters, Susan Spears McClellan of Huntington, W.Va., Kristina Blake Autry, Bridgette McNeil and Candice Spears all of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren Amanda Blake, Robbie Blake, Thomas McNeil, Ayla Goodman, Connor McClellan, Micah McClellan and one grandchild on the way; a great-grandson, Roman Williams. In addition, two brothers and two sisters and their spouses survive Doug, Robert Spears of London Ontario, Canada, Danny (Darlene) Spears of Scottown, Ohio; Patricia (Earnest) McKenney of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Lisa (Troy) Wilson of Parkville, Mo.; several nieces and nephews survive as well. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel, by Rev. Charles Stephens. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Military rites will be performed by the Veterans Honor Guard of American Legion Post 16 and Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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JOHN B. MARCUM SR., 80-1/2, of Lenore/Dingess was born July 27, 1930 at Stepptown, W.Va., passed away Monday February 7, 2011 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was a retired Security Officer for Marrowbone Development. Preceding him in death were his wife of 47 years, Carol Sue Bryant Marcum. Also preceding him in death was his father Charlie Marcum, mother Emma Horn Marcum, brothers Flem, Patrick, Owen, Walter, Laffette and Harrison, sisters Mary, Beatrice and Edith, daughter Judith and her daughter Tonya, granddaughters Josephine and Kathleen, two grandsons, Matthew and Mark. Survivors include four daughters, Tammy and Franklin Waller of Fort Gay, W.Va., Daphne McNeely and Melvin of Dingess, W.Va., Cathy Jo Alexander of Georgia and Charrie Hayward of Tacoma, Wash.; four sons, John B. Marcum Jr. of Dingess, Emory Lee Marcum of Lenore, Patrick Marcum of Lenore and Clayton Derek Marcum of Ohio; five granddaughters and six grandsons, 30 step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, 17 step- great-grandchildren, two great- great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, friends and a very special bird, CoCo. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 11, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, Lenore, with Rev. Curtis Booth officiating. Burial will follow in Lenore Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be for family from 4 to 6 p.m. and for the public from 6 p.m. to midnight, at the church. James Funeral Home, Aracoma, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.jamesfh.com
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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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MARY LOUISE HARRIS CAINS, 76, of Lavalette, W.Va., formerly of Verdunville, W.Va., wife of Donald Harris, died Feb. 8, 2011, at home. She was former operator of Harris AG Supermarket and Ashland Service Center, Verdunville and operated the Plaza 54 Truck Stop. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Honaker Funeral Home, Logan, W.Va.; burial at Highland Memory Gardens, Godby, W.Va. Visitation two hours before service Saturday at the funeral home. www.honakerfuneralhome.org.
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VELVA FLUTY ROBINETTE, 77, of Crum died Feb. 9 in St. Mary's Medical Center. Private family services. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. www.timeformemory.com/hall
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DAVID DALE LYKINS II, 27, of Sedona, Ariz., formerly of Kenova, W.Va., went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at his home. He was born February 23, 1983, in Huntington, W.Va., the beloved son of LaDonna Hay Beckett of Kenova, and David Dale Lykins of Cornville, Ariz. He was a graduate of Spring Valley High School and attended Ashland Community College. David Dale had a passion for cooking and was working in the restaurant industry in Arizona. He loved sports, especially basketball. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Huntington. He was preceded in death by his maternal Pa Paw, Kenny Hay. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Mikah Beckett of Kenova; his maternal Grams, Linda Hay of Kenova; a special uncle, Kenny Lee Hay of Huntington; his paternal grandparents, Charles and Bonnie Lykins of Florida; his fiancée Rachel, and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with his uncle, Bob Massie officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Rollins Funeral Home, P.O. Box 309, Kenova, WV 25530, to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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HAZEL SMITH CHILDERS, 101, of South Point, OH, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 9, 2011, in River's Bend Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 1 PM Sunday, February 13, 2011, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home with her grandson, Pastor Aaron Childers officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. Hazel was born August 31, 1909, in East Lynn, WV, a daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah Napier Smith. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pearley Childers; one daughter, Evelyn Childers; one brother, Lucian Smith; one sister, Ethel Hale; and one grandson, Lindell Ray Childers, Jr. Hazel is survived by five children, Janice Poirier and her friend, Gale Briar, Lindell Ray Childers and his wife, Alice, Anita Malone and her husband, Robert, Edgar Gene Childers and his wife, Jodie, and Lloyd Dale Childers and his wife, Donna; 17 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; one sister, Edith Short; one brother, La Vernon Smith; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Saturday at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, OH. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.schneidergriffin.com.
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JERRY W. DYER, 72, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at his home where he was surrounded by loving family. He graduated from Guyan Valley High School in 1956. He retired from Bell Atlantic Communications and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He attended Christ Temple Church. He was born November 13, 1938, the son of the late Dewey and Norma Webb Dyer of Ranger, W.Va., he is survived by loving wife, Vickie (Porter) Dyer; three daughters, Christi Tabor (Dave) of Wayne, W.Va., Andrea Fowler (Lane) of Huntington, W.Va., and Karla Dyer Bell of Nitro, W.Va.; three step-daughters, Shannon Allen (Dwayne), of Chesapeake, Ohio, Christy Hager of South Point, Ohio, and Donnell Nicely (Chris) of South Point, Ohio; three brothers, Curtis Dyer (Bobbi) of Sebastian, Fla., Ron Dyer (Tara) of Huntington, W.Va., Danny Dyer (Lauri) of Milton, W.Va., three sisters, Imogene Hatfield (Troy) of Huntington, W.Va., Betty Adkins of West Hamlin, W.Va., Patty Davidson (Gary) of Pensacola, Fla.; sister-in-law, Wavy Dyer, of Barboursville, W.Va.; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, as well as special sister and brother-in-laws, Lisa and Tony Novotny of Virginia Beach, Va., and Johnny and Sue Porter of Lewisburg, W.Va.; also his four-legged companion, Luci. He is preceded in death by wife, Yvonne (Pennington) Dyer and brother, Ancil C. Dyer. Special thanks to Dr. Arvinder Bir, Denise Robertson and the staff at HIMG Oncology, as well as Hospice of Huntington. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2011, at Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville, W.Va. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 12, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Kevin West, followed by interment at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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MYRA WILLIAMS, 89, of Fort Gay, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in Kings Daughters Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Williams. Surviving are two daughters; Deborrah Perry of Fort Gay, and Barbara Irons of Stuart, FL. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. There will be no services. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
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SPONCIL MAYNARD, 64, of Dunlow, WV, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Brother Dolphus Perry, Elder James Lambert, Jr. and Elder Wornie Meeks. Burial followed at the Sol Perry Cemetery at Dunlow, WV. He was born November 14, 1946 at Logan, WV, a son of the late James Hughes and Polly Fry Maynard. Sponcil was retired from Pen Coal and was a security guard. He was a member of Mt. Sinia Church at Dunlow. He served with the U. S. Army during the Viet Nam Era. Two sisters, Emily Peyton and Hulda Burlingham, and two brothers, John Maynard and Owen Maynard, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Audrey Nelson Maynard; three daughters, Kimberly Muncy and husband, Jimmy of Dunlow, WV, Timberly Presley and husband, Michael, and Kathy Jeanette Johnson and husband, Joseph, all of Fort Gay WV; a son, Clinton Maynard and wife, Angie of Warfield, KY; three sisters, Lucille Queen and husband, Jim of Cincinnati, OH, Wilma Jean Maynard and Mary Fay Maynard, both of Dunlow, WV; a brother, Clifford Maynard of Dunlow, WV; and eight grandchildren.
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JANET SUE MILLER ROBERTSON, 62, of Louisa, KY, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at home with her family by her side. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2011 at the Dock's Creek Missionary Baptist Church at Kenova, WV, by Rev. George F. Watts and Rev. Rick Glass. Burial followed at the Robertson Cemetery, Genoa, WV. She was born November 24, 1948 in Mingo County, WV, a daughter of the late Theodore Jackson and Thelma Victoria Hess Miller. A brother, Billy Joe Miller also preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Rev. Gary L. Robertson; two daughters, Janettea Lynn Robinson Fortner and fiancee, Tracy Spry of East Lynn, WV and Tonya Sue Robinson Harmon and husband, Matthew of Wichita Falls, TX; a son, Gary P. Robertson and Heather Tackett of Louisa, KY; two sisters, Ruth Ann Brown and husband, Doug of Bradenton, FL, and Peggy L. Farley and husband, Bill of Pioneer, OH; nine grandchildren, Andrew (Tyler) Robinson, Mickayla Fortner and Kiara Fortner of East Lynn, WV, Sidney Davis of Lavalette, WV, Tristian Robertson and Callie Robertson of Louisa, KY, Nancie Harmon, Bethany Harmon and Deana Harmon, all of Texas. She had one very special little boy that they shared an equal love with each other, Shane Michael Blair. Janet was a dedicated pastor/ preachers wife serving with her husband wherever GOD took them. She was a member of the Dock's Creek Missionary Baptist Church at Kenova, WV. Janet was a loving mother and grandmother who loved her family and church family with all her heart. Even though she has lost her battle to Multiple Myeloma cancer, she has won the victory of eternal life. A special heartfelt appreciation is extended to hospice nurses Phillis Simms and Marissa Cote. Pallbearers will be Andrew Robinson, David Bragg, Robert Bragg, Jerry Robertson, Mathew Kincaid, Charles (Richard) Robertson and Charles (Ronnie) Robertson.
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MINNIE LOUISE MOESER GRANT, 98, widow of Charles Grant, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2011, in Parkersburg, W.Va. She was born on March 2, 1912, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Reinhold and Anna Dietsch Moeser. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers William, Reinhold, Arthur and Oscar Moeser; sisters Lillie and Bertha Moeser and Marguerite Williamson; nieces Eleanor Owens and Alice Moeser. She is survived by sister-in-law Virginia Moeser; nieces and nephews William, Donald, Carole, Rosemary and Charles Moeser, Gloria Noll, Anna and Daniel Williamson and Gail Groves; great-niece and nephews Michael and Greg Owens and Rebecca Nibert. Mrs. Grant was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Huntington. As per Minnie's wishes, there will be no visitation nor services. Beard Mortuary is assisting the family. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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AUDREY DUNKLE KENDALL CLARK, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Thursday, February 10, 2011, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Audrey was born July 31, 1924, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Teddy Eldridge and Mary Elizabeth Barbour Dunkle. Her first husband, Robert Carl Kendall; her second husband, Burton Daymon "Chub" Clark; a brother, Verlin E. Dunkle; a sister, Maxine Booth; cousins Phyllis Barbour Wolfe and Louise Barbour Adkins; and a nephew, Ted Booth, also preceded her in death. In her youth, she was a secretary and hostess for the former C&O Railroad and was a former secretary of Ashland Oil. She was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class and her Bible Study Group. She was a homemaker, golfer, bowler and a member of the Riviera Country Club. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Larry Robert and Josephine Grove Kendall of Huntington; a step-son, Larry and Charlotte Clark of Huntington; a step-daughter, Linda Clark Lee of Richmond, Va.; a sister, Thelma D. Rupe of Huntington; six grandchildren, Meredith Elayne Kendall Allen and her husband Jason of Illinois, B.J. Clark Ayers and her husband Dr. David Ayers, David Clark, Phillip Clark, Amy Lee Klein and Austin Lee; five great-grandchildren; a niece Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Booth Weiler and her husband John of Huntington; nephews Tim Dunkle and his wife Janet and Tom Dunkle and his wife Betty, all of Huntington; a great-nephew, Dr. Eric A. Weiler of Greenville, S.C., and many close friends including Eloise Baumgardner of Barboursville, W.Va., and Sue Clark of Culloden, W.Va. The family wishes to express a special thanks to the staff of Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center and the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2011, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with her Sunday school teacher, Mike Lacy officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Chapman's Mortuary. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday at Rose Hill Burial Park, Ashland, Ky., with her Bible Study Group officiating. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com
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HANIE ROSS HUTTON, 103, of South Point, Ohio, formerly of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away Friday, February 11, 2011, at Rivers Bend Nursing Home, South Point. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Chaplin Jimm Smedley of Community Hospice. Burial will follow at the Ross Cemetery, East Lynn. She was born August 17, 1907, at East Lynn, a daughter of the late Francis Marion "Mate" and Clara Caney Ross. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wade Hutton; five brothers, Roscoe, Taylor, Johnnie and Charley Ross, and George Vutsas; two sisters, Willa Mae Ross and Mary Ross Fraley Runge; two nieces who were special care givers to her, Haney Romans and Helen Zimmer; and nephews Kaylor Fraley, Ted Fraley and Commodore Fraley. Survivors include her nieces Jo Ann Johnson of Barboursville, W.Va., Hester Duncan of Las Vegas, Nev., and Kitty Thompson of Garland, Texas; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends may call one hour prior to services Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101. A beautiful, gentle Christian lady, she will be greatly missed.
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AGNES L. RIGGS, 90, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House with family and friends by her side. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Lindsay Thorp. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Agnes was born on Dec. 17, 1920, in Wayne, W.Va., the daughter of the late Ross and Eskie Adkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, James E. Riggs; three brothers, Chalis (Red), Colla (Dave) and Normal (George) Adkins. Agnes was a secretary for Stonewall Jackson Insurance Company and Huntington Corp of Engineers, where she retired in 1985. She was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star Marcum Chapter No. 61 and the Barboursville Woman's Club. Agnes was associated with C&O Railroad Bowling League, Good Sam's Camping Club and Alamanders Square Dance Club. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James (Ronnie) and Gloria Gay Riggs; and a daughter, Vicki Dawson Riggs, all of Kenova, W.Va.; six grandchildren and spouses, Tonya and Stewart Taylor, Rhonda and Sean McLain, Jamie and Barclay Riggs, Deanne and Scottie Ellison, Greta and Jason White and Melissa Dawson; 10 great-grandchildren, Brandon, Camron, Britanee, Reilly, Katlin, Emma, Holley, Harrison, Aidan and Wes. The family wishes to express a special thanks to the staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House and to the two special caregivers, Christy Pancake and Jan Jarrett. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time on Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Grandsons will service at pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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EDWARD LOUIS SCHMUKER, 82, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Genoa from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Rev. Wendell Tackett. Burial will follow at the Huff Cemetery on Joel's Branch. He was born June 3, 1928, at Grand Rapids, Mich., a son of the late Charles and Marie Scheidel Schmuker. He was a retired road master for CSX Railway and was the former owner of The Stove and Iron Shop in Logan, W.Va. Edward was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He served in World War II with the 101st Calvary and was honorably discharged from both enlistments with the rank of Sergeant. Ed was also a member of American Legion Post 177 of Barboursville, W.Va., and a member of the Hopewell Methodist Church as well as the C&O Historical Society. He was a member of AARP, the Wayne County Farm Bureau and AREMA. Two brothers, Erwin Schmuker and Robert Schmuker, and a sister, Mary Ellen Parrish, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, April Dawn Thompson Schmuker; a daughter, Kathy Barnhart and husband John of Chillicothe, Ohio; three sons, Joe Schmuker and wife Becky of Marion, Ohio, John Schmuker of Greenville, Texas, and Robert Schmuker of Marion, Ohio; a sister, Bernice of Grand Rapids, Mich.; a sister-in-law, Jean Schmuker of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and seven grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives in West Virginia. Friends may call from noon until service time on Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.
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JOE LONG, 82, of Kenova, W.Va., died Saturday, February 12, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born November 11, 1928, in Mingo County, W.Va., a son of the late William and Ida Maggard Long. Joe was a retired timekeeper for Houdailles Industries. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova and a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Joe is survived by his wife, Louella M. Long; one son, Robert Long; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lee "Myrt" and Fritz Leichner of Huntington; two grandchildren, Sara and Robert Crosby and Chris and Sandy Long, all of St. Cloud, Fla.; seven great-grandchildren and three sisters-in-law. There will be no services. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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MARY LOUISE "GAMMA" PERRY MARTIN, age 88, wife of the late, Ray C. Martin, passed away, Saturday, February 12, 2011 at NHC of Garden City. Mrs. Martin was born January 01, 1923 at Wayne, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Jay and Hazel Ratcliffe Perry. During World War II Mrs. Martin worked as a Post Mistress in War, West Virginia. After raising her children, she worked in retail sales in Huntington, West Virginia for many years. Mrs. Martin most recently was the Manager of the Bay Shore Motel in Myrtle Beach before retiring. She was a former member of Centerville Baptist Church in Centerville, West Virginia, where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, was active in the Ladies Circle and Vacation Bible School. Mrs. Martin enjoyed many things in life; including quilting, sewing, gardening, cooking, reading, and walking. In addition to her husband, her daughter; Elizabeth Martin; her four brothers, Bob, Rush, Ronnie, and Thomps Perry; and her sister, Belle Thompson, preceded Mrs. Martin in death. Survivors include her loving daughter; Hazel Rae Martin Frick and her husband, Glenn, of Fort Mill, SC; the lights of her life, two grandsons, D.J. Cooke and his wife, Jamie, of Fort Mill, SC, Bradley Cooke of Fort Mill, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date in April at First Baptist Church in Fort Mill, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Alzheimer's Research Foundation, 1236 Ginger Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 or American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. North, Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or Ft. Mill Care Center, PO Box 1401, Fort Mill, SC 29716. An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net. McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family.
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HELEN V. COLLINS, 74, of Ranger, W.Va., widow of Frank Collins, died Feb. 13, 2011, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, East Fork Freewill Baptist Church; burial at Garten Cemetery, Ranger. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville, W.Va.
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JOHN DANIEL BOONE, 74, of Prichard passed away on February 13, 2011. He was a carpenter and a US Marine Corps Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Boone and Cora Milner Boone and his wife Vicie Grimmett Boone. He is survived by his daughter Lynne Boone (Randy Miller) of Prichard, four sons; John A. (Teresa) Boone of Prichard, Daniel (Rhonda) Boone of Prichard, Dale (Cathy) Boone and Tronnie (Carolyn "Sis") Boone of Kenova, in addition to twelve grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were scheduled for February 15, in Young Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Pastor Richard Maynard. Burial followed in the Docks Creek Cemetery.
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MILDRED LOUISE BUSKIRK, 84, of Huntington, W.Va., died Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at Huntington Health & Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Larry Blankenship. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. She was born November 24, 1926, in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Elba and Grace Watts Buskirk. Mildred was in housekeeping at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church, Women in Business of West Virginia, and the Health Care Workers Local 1199. A sister, Reba Lambert, also preceded her in death, along with two brothers, Roscoe and Frank Buskirk. Survivors include three brothers, J.C. Buskirk, Golden Buskirk and wife Dorothy, all of Wayne; Don Buskirk and wife Janet of Ona, W.Va.; sister Lola Stickler and husband Melvin of Huntington; a sister-in-law, Katie Buskirk of Cleveland, Ohio; and a brother-in-law, Ralph Lambert of Huntington. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Friday, February 18, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.
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ANNA LOU WELLMAN, 72, of Kenova, W.Va., died Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at the Community Hospice Care Center, Ashland, Ky. She was born November 28, 1938, in Cabell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jeffrey and Myrtle Stump Coleman. She had been an accounting manager for Bloss and Dillard Insurance. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Wellman. Anna was a member of the Bridges Christian Church. She enjoyed visiting the Westmoreland Senior Center and loved her many friends there. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Terri Wellman of Catlettsburg, Ky., Scott and Brenda Wellman of Proctorville, Ohio and Steve and Melissa Wellman of Kenova; one brother, Lester Coleman of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one sister, Phyllis Johnston of Atlanta, Ga.; four grandchildren, Nathan and Tyler Wellman and Alex and Drew Wellman; and one step-grandson, Wil Pinson. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Pastor Monty Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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TENNIS RAY WILSON, 71, of Dingess, W.Va., widower of Geneva Wilson, died Feb. 15. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Hope Freewill Baptist Church, Dingess. Burial in the Williamson Family Cemetery, Wilsondale. Visitation after 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements by James Funeral Home, Aracoma, W.Va. www.jamesfh.com
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CHARLENE THOMPSON JACKSON, 67, of Genoa, WV, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, KY. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Tom Kitts. Burial will follow at the Thompson Cemetery on Mill Creek, Genoa, WV. She was born November 1, 1942 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Oscar Brian and Ruby Alice Stickler Harvey. She was a homemaker and member of the Rush Branch Church. Her husbands, John Bill Thompson and John Jackson, a sister, Joann Watkins, a grandson, John Bill Thompson, III, and a great-grandson, MacCager DeLong also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly Wilson and husband, Sidney, Jr. of Genoa, WV, five sons, Mickey Joe Thompson and wife, Diana, James West Thompson and wife, Clintona, Rudolph Thompson and wife, Tamara, and Daniel Dale Thompson, all of Genoa, WV, and David Brian Thompson and wife, Marilu of Clarksville, TN; a step-daughter, Delcie Mae Thompson of Cleveland, OH; a step-son, John Bill Thompson, Jr. of Cleveland, OH; three sisters, Jean Watkins of Lebanon, TN, Jackie Bailey and husband, Ronald of Lawrenceburg, TN, and Jeanette Artrip and husband, Billy Wayne of Louisa, KY; a brother, Ron Harvey of South Point, OH; 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren: Friends may call from 6-9 p. m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank Dr. Kingston and the Three River's staff for being so kind to Mom.
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CLO ANN MATHIS, 65, of Crown City, Ohio, passed away Feb. 17, 2011. She was born Jan. 9, 1946, the daughter of the late Walter and Virginia Adkins-Dickerson. One brother, Bobby Gene Dickerson, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, James Foster Mathis; her son and daughter-in-law, Darren and Lisa Mathis; two brothers, Larry and Pat Dickerson, and Walter and Debbie Dickerson; four sisters, Alice and Bernard Pendleton, Raye and Walter Elkins, Yvonne and Arthur Talbot Jr., and Delva and Russ Stewart; a sister-in-law, Mary and Willis Ferguson; and a multitude of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Clo was a proud member of the First Baptist Church of Proctorville, Ohio, and considered the members there her brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastor Jeff Black officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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DELTA MAY HATMAKER, 91, of Keystone Heights passed away on Thursday February 17, 2011 at the Acosta-Rua Center for Caring in Jacksonville. Mrs. Hatmaker was born in Wayne, West Virginia on December 5, 1919 to the late Richard Baxter and May (Adkins) Sansom, and was raised in the Methodist Faith. In 1987 she moved to Keystone Heights from Ft. Lauderdale and became a member of the Cookie Girls Club. Mrs. Hatmaker dedicated 30 years of service to the Sears Credit Central before retiring. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loy E. Hatmaker and her daughter, Kaye Ann Thompson. She is survived by one daughter, Connie Ridenour (Bobby) of Grandin, one son, Dick Hatmaker of Keystone Heights, one sister, Norma Jean Rice of Westerville, OH, ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. A memorial celebration was held on Friday, February 25, 2011 in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for contributions to please be made to the Hospice of your choice or the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 550 E. Walker Dr. Keystone Heights, FL 32656. Arrangements are under the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, Fl 32656. 352-473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com
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DOYLE L. "Prout" WEBB, 84, of Ranger, W.Va., passed away on Feb. 17, 2011. He was born May 01, 1926, a son of the late Wayne Clarence "Dick" and Florence Smith-Webb of Ranger. He was preceded in death by a brother, James L. "Pete" Webb; and a sister, Iris Janice Webb. He was a European Army Veteran of World War II, a truck driver and a retired coal miner. He is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Doris Jean Johnson-Webb; one son, Wayne Craig Webb; one daughter, Doris Lee (Gregory) Stephenson; two grandsons, James (Jacqueline) Webb of Huntington, W.Va., Matthew Webb of Wayne, W.Va.; three great-granddaughters, Lily, Violet and Dahlia Webb; brothers, Wendell "Dickie" Webb of Chapmanville, W.Va., Gary "Wid" (Sue) Webb, and Darris "Babe" (Brenda) Webb, both of Ranger, W.Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Darnell Cyfers officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 111 of Hamlin, W.Va., at the Webb Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. Friends may call one hour prior to service on Sunday at the funeral home.
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MYRTIE BROMLEY, 101, of Huntington, W.Va., born December 22, 1909, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Taylor and Lutie Robertson Wellman, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011, at Heartland of Riverview, South Point, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, at Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Pablo Gonzales. Burial will be in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Bromley; four brothers, Luke, Ralph, Joe and Donald; and by one sister, Mary Belle Midkiff. Survivors are a brother, Billie (Carmela) Wellman; and sisters-in-law, Thelma and Velma Wellman; and many special friends. She was a member of Vinson Memorial Christian Church. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution Westmoreland Chapter, DAR Buford Chapter, NSColonial Dames Greenbrier Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Border Rangers Chapter #2580 and the KYOVA Genealogical Society. Friends may call from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Reger Funeral Home. Special thanks to the Heartland Hospice Nurses. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, 333 Summit Street, P.O Box 10086, Toledo, OH 43699.
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BRANDY RAE ARTRIP, 26, of Genoa, WV, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011 at her residence. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. Burial followed at the Snow Cemetery at Genoa, WV. She was born October 11, 1984 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Gary Artrip and wife, Melinda of Genoa, WV, and Mary Snow Artrip of Genoa, WV. She was a manager for Sitel. A sister, Samantha Jo Artrip, her grandmothers, Charlene Snow and Lois Rice, and two great-grandfathers, Enoch Robertson and Lawson Artrip, preceded her in death. Additional survivors include a step-sister, Kayla Parsons of Genoa, WV; two step-brothers, Corey Parsons and Michael Artrip, both of Genoa, WV; and a very special friend, Megan Estepp.
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EVELYN ROSS ASBURY, 90, of Lavalette, W.Va., died Feb. 19, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Rev. Otis Bowens. Burial will follow at the Asbury Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. She was born March 6, 1920, in East Lynn, a daughter of the late preacher Harvey and Della Belcher Ross. Evelyn was a devoted and faithful believer in the Church of God. Although she was most proud of her role as a housewife, mother and grandmother, she also assisted her husband, the late Barney Asbury, in many business and political activities. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by four sisters, Violetta Ross, Magdeline Ross, Letha Blankenship and Gladys "June" Adams; two brothers, Ellis Ross and Basil Ross; and two brothers-in-law, Mose Adams and Opie Mitchell. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Ward and husband David of Lavalette and Deborah Asbury Freedman and husband David of Apex, North Carolina; two grandsons, Barney Smith (Stephanie) of Lavalette, Cheyenne Freedman of Apex, N.C.; three step-grandsons, Chris Ward (Holly) of Jacksonville, Fla., Matthew Ward (Candice) of Aida, Ohio, Richard Ward (Suzanne) of Mayport, Fla., two great-grandchildren, Albert Cover and Evan Smith of Lavalette; two step-grandsons, Mason Ward of Aida, Ohio, and Brody Ward of Mayport, Fla.; two sisters, Carma Pinson (Curtis) and Bernice Mitchell, both of Huntington; one sister-in-law, Lenore Ross of Huntington; one brother-in-law, Perle Blankenship of East Lynn. She has left behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Brenda and Debbie would like to express their heartfelt thanks to their mother's three caregivers, Betty Watson, Kay Followay, both of Huntington, and Linda McMillion of Wayne, for their love and compassion they have shown over the years. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.
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ERIK GENE PACK, 29, of Ceredo, WV, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in the Anthony Wayne Plymale Cemetery, Kenova, WV. He was born January 1, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio a son of Liliah Bolin McCann of Columbus, Ohio and the late Robert Pack. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Robert and Phyllis Pack and his maternal grandparents Haram and Sandy Bolin. In addition to his mother, survivors include two sons, Alex Dotson of Columbus, Ohio and Isaac Workman of Ceredo, WV, three daughters Brooklynn Pack, Erika Pack and Chardae Pack all of Ceredo, WV, and a brother Jeremiah McCann of Columbus, Ohio. Friends may call from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.
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RUSSELL T. MAYNARD SR., went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2011, at Mary Washington Hospital. Russ was born at Wilsondale in Wayne County, W.Va., as the third of four children, to Zachary Taylor and Melda Maynard, both of whom, with a brother and two sisters, preceded him in death. Russ was educated in the Wayne County public schools and majored in "Business Management" at Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., Class of 1951. He also completed several technical courses at the Federal Aviation Academy in Oklahoma City, Okla., as well as at several public universities, where he periodically served as a "guest lecturer" on aviation subjects. Russ was an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church, USA, since 1968. In 1983, he and his wife, Caroline, led a lay group in establishing/chartering the Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church on behalf of the Hanover Presbytery, The Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church, and the Hartwood Presbyterian Church as sponsors. He also was a former leader in the Boy Scouts of America as well as a member of numerous civic, fraternal, and aviation organizations. Russ was an eighth generation descendant of William "Mauer," who joined the Virginia Colony in 1740, from Devonshire, England. He is survived by his widow, Caroline, with whom he had a "Love Affair" for more than 60 years. Also, by two daughters, Mrs. C. Gail Vadeboncoeur (and Paul) of Spotsylvania County, Mrs. Jennifer Tate (and Steve) of Orange County, Va.; and four sons, Robert A. Maynard (and Barb) of Boise, Idaho., William L. Maynard (and Leslie) of North Springfield, Va., Samuel T. Maynard of Port Townsend, Washington, and David L. Maynard (and Mary) of Spotsylvania County, Va. Russ and Caroline's eldest son, Russell T. Maynard Jr., Captain, USAF, perished in a military plane crash in 1978 during the "Cold War." Russ is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandsons. Caroline and Russ have always loved each member of the family dearly. Russ was a combat veteran of World War II credited with 58 missions over Europe, flying B-24 Liberators. Russ was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for a mission over Germany. He flew more than 65 different types of aircraft during 40 years as a professional pilot. In 1961, he was issued an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration with "All Ratings Authorized." Only 88 pilots were ever issued such authority. Prior to his appointment as an Aviation Safety Inspector, he was Chief Operating Officer of a corporation operating an aircraft sales/service and commercial flights for 10 years. He retired in 1982 from the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington D.C. A memorial service celebrating Russ' life will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, February 25, at Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church 11121 Leavells Road, Fredericksburg, Va., with the Reverend Dr. Alan Hager officiating. Interment of his remains will take place at Arlington National Cemetery in a private ceremony at a later date. Memorials may be sent to Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church Seminary Fund, 11121 Leavells Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. Online guest book is available at www.covenantfuneralservice.com.
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MARIE RICHARDSON, age 66, wife of the late Ernest Clyde Richardson of Crum WV, passed away Monday, February 21, 2011. Marie is preceded in death by her parents Virgil Maynard and Betty Stacy of Ky, as well as three sisters; Ethelene Moore, Christine Brewer and Delores Richardson and one brother Bo Maynard. She is survived by five children: Ernest Ray (Carla) Richardson of Crum, WV; Clyde (Melissa) Richardson of Louisa, Ky; Peggy (Glen) Marcum of Dunlow, WV; Julie Richardson of Port Orange, Fl; and William (Veronica) Richardson of Dunlow WV; along with 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday. February 24, 2011, at 12:00 pm at Silver Creek Untied Baptist Church in Crum WV with Jamie Richardson officiating. Burial followed in the Richardson Cemetery of Crum, WV. Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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ROGER LEE CHANEY, 63, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away on Monday, February 21, 2011 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. He was born April 16, 1947 in Wayne, W.Va. a son of the late Curtis and Cora (Hensley) Chaney. His sister, Frieda Mills also preceded him in death. He leaves behind his wife, Janice Chaney; three children, Carrie Karnes and her husband Richard of Wayne, W.Va., Roger Chaney, Jr. of Genoa, and Kimberly Chaney of Brunswick, Oh.; eight grandchildren, Jeffrey Latham of Beckley, W.Va., Joshua Morley of Wayne, Amber Morley of Genoa, Tyler Chaney of Burnsville, W.Va., Chelsea Chaney of Genoa, Isabella Karnes of Wayne, Nicholas Chaney of Genoa, and Roger L. Chaney of East Lynn, W.Va.; six brothers; and six sisters.
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DONALD W. WRIGHT, 83, of Huntington, W.Va., departed this life February 22, 2011, at Charleston Area Medical Center. He was a graduate of Ravenswood High School in 1946 and served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1948, of which 9 months were served in Germany. Mr. Wright was a graduate of Kentucky Christian College and preached over 60 years in WV, OH, KY and PA. He was also an Elder at the Ceredo Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Edith Wright, daughter Deborah Ann Wright, and brothers Jesse, Robert, Kenneth, Ralph and Paul. He is survived by his faithful and devoted wife of more than 62 years, Theo Joan Wright; son Stephen Paul Wright (Mary); daughter Donna Jo Adkins (Wendell); son John Thomas Wright (Priscilla); daughter Roxie Mary Wright; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, special cousins Donna and Danny Wright and Joey Kent; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 26th at the Ceredo Church of Christ with Minister David Roach officiating. Burial will be in Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood, W.Va., at 3 p.m. Visitation will be Friday, February 25th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the WV School of Preaching, PO Box 785, Moundsville, WV, 26041. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com
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MARILYN JOYCE RUNYON MITCHELL, 56, of Princeton, NC formerly of Wayne, WV, went to join her heavenly father on Feb. 22, 2011. She was born April 5, 1954 the daughter of the late Elva and Norma (Blankenship) Runyon and the late Christina (May) Runyon. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter Amanda Beth, two brothers William "Wilkie" May and William "Will" Runyon and one nephew Steve Kennedy. She is survived by her loving husband, Donnie Mitchell, one son Kenneth Harold Hundley and two daughters Maggie Hundley-McDennent and Rachel Rollins, one step-daughter Christy Barnes and two step-sons Junior and Rodney Pearce and 18 grandchildren who were her pride and joy. Also surviving are two brothers, Elva Ray Runyon of WV and Sam Runyon of NC, and 7 sisters Gloria Sue Stone of WV, Karen Hopkins of NC, Betty Blair of KY, Jean Arko of AZ, Lana Hundley of WV, and Martha Runyon Bentley of WV, and a host of nieces and nephews and other family and friends too numerous to list. In loving memory, a service was held in Selma, NC at Parrish Funeral Home on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 7pm and Friday, February 25, 2011 at 11 am.
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CORBETT JENKINS, 83, of Charleston, W.Va., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., died Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at his daughter's residence. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born April 19, 1927, in Salyersville, Ky., a son of the late William McKinnley Jenkins and Nancy Howard Jenkins. His first wife, Marie Adams Jenkins also preceded him in death, along with his second wife, Myrtle Finley Jenkins; two sisters, Lucy Clark, Marie Leap; and a brother, Curt Jenkins. Survivors include three daughters, Brenda Jenkins and Judy Jenkins, both whom cared for him during his illness, of Charleston, and Cathy Rider and husband David of Milton, W.Va.; two brothers, Jimmy Jenkins and wife Lorene, Roy Lee Adams, all of Huntington; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time Saturday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.
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EVA MAE SIMMONS, 60, of Huntington, W.Va., arrived in the bosom of Jesus, her Savior, on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Willis Mills and Pastor Steve Williams; burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Eva was born May 10, 1950, in Cabell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Oris and Fern Irby Leep, she was a homemaker and a member of the Mills Chapel Freewill Baptist Church on Buffalo Creek Road, where her husband Amos is the Pastor. She was also preceded in death by her brother Ivan Leep and four sisters, Phyllis Leep, Reba Smith, Charlotte Crockett and Virginia Jordan. Surviving is her husband of 44 years, Amos Simmons; two sons, Amos Simmons II (Renee'), Kevin Simmons (Diania); Foster-son Stanley Peterman (Jessica); five grandsons, Andrew Simmons, Jacob Simmons, Stanley Peterman, Michael Finley, Joshua Finley; two granddaughters, Amanda Staley, Ashley Peterman; brother Paul Leep (Jean); and five sisters Janice Bradshaw (Glen), Alice Blankenship (Toliver), Barbara Perry (Charles), Joanne Adkins (Randall) and Andrea Byrd (Mike). Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, W.Va. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger
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CAROL REEVES DEAN 12/3/43 - 2/25/11 of Westmorland area of Huntington has passed away. She was preceded in death by her husband Herald Walter Dean "Butch." She is survived by her sister Margaret; her three children Jeffrey Dean, Oscar Dean and Betty Thacker. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, Charles Humphrey, Sabrina Humphrey, Shelby Lynn Thacker, Andrew Dean, Grace Dean, Seth Dean, Mary Dean, Jesse Dean, and Elias Dean. Her one great-grandchild is Hezekiah Humphrey. All wish her a peaceful rest.
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ROGER LEE BROOKS, 58, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 26, 2011. He was born November 25, 1952 at Wayne, a son of the late Verlie and Ruth Frasher Brooks. His sister Ramona Brooks also preceded him in death. Roger was a member of the Wolf Pen Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Christian Brooks; two brothers, Jimmie Brooks of Canton, Oh., and Galley Brooks and wife LaVern, of Robertsville, Oh.; one sister, Lizzie Jordan and husband George, also or Canton, Oh.; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Emual Adkins and Brother Hugh Merritt officiating. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Wednesday.
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CHARLES BRYANT SWITZER SR., 74, of Ashland, Ky., passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011. Charles was born November 20, 1936, in Boyd County, Kentucky, to Nellie Bryant Parks of Ashland and the late Edward H. Parks. He was a retired machinist for Armco Steel and proudly served his country for six years in the Army National Guard. He was a member of United Steelworkers Local #1865, a Kentucky Colonel and a member of Fred M. Gross Lodge F&AM #953. Survivors include a son, Charles Bryant Switzer Jr. and his wife Delena of Dunlow, W.Va.; a daughter, Sharla Switzer Craig of Culloden, W.Va.; his mother Nellie Parks of Ashland; a brother, Michael Parks of Ashland; two sisters, Herma Kay Savage and Janet Smith, both of Ashland; and three grandchildren, Brian Warman, Jared Switzer and Hayley Craig. Funeral services will be conducted by Col. Vance Houston and Brother Dan Turley at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Caniff Funeral Home, Westwood, Ky. Entombment will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum. Friends may call on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Caniff Funeral Home. Donations in Charles' memory may be made to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Rd., Ashland, KY 41101.
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VIRGINIA CADY CUTLER MURRAY, 85, of Wayne, WV, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 28, 2011 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Graveside services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Glen Rest Cemetery in Reynoldsburg, OH by Pastor Gene Speich. She was born March 11, 1925 in Columbus, OH, a daughter of the late Charles Robert and Mary Catherine Swaim Cady. She was a former student loan administrator for the State of Ohio and retired from the Ohio State Bank. She attended Christ Temple Church in Huntington and bible studies groups at the Charter House in Wayne. She had once served as a delegate from Wayne County at the Silver Haired Legislature in Charleston, WV. Her sister, Marjorie Myers and husband, Glen L. Myers also preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Cathy Gilliam and husband, Mark of Wayne, WV, and Ginny Speich and husband, David of Cary, NC; a son, Michael Murray and wife, Shirley of Lancaster, OH; seven grandchildren, Jared Gilliam, Rebekah Scott, Jacob Gilliam, Ginson Speich, Sgt. Christopher Speich, Ladonna Shaffer. and Priscilla Speich; and eight great-grandchildren. Morris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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TESTER WAYNE "TECK" ADKINS, 60, of Wayne, W.Va passed away at home on Monday, February 28, 2011. He was born December 22, 1950 in Lincoln County, W.Va., a son of the late Wetzel and Elva Nelson Adkins. His wife, Georgia Adkins also preceded him in death along with two brothers, Delmar Adkins and Mitchell Adkins, and two sisters, Shirley Adkins and Christine Lambert. Survivors include one daughter, Thena Colgrove and husband Crow of Ranger, W.Va.; four sons, Tester Wayne Whitt and wife Dorothy, John Wayne Whitt and wife Kelly, all of Wayne, Billy Marcum and wife Tiffany of East Lynn, W.Va., and Harmon Davis of Bluefield, W.Va.; and a host of grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Marie Burress of West Hamlin, W.Va., Kesslene Prolow and husband Ed of Milton, W.Va., Pansy Tabor and husband Danny of Dunlow, W.Va., and June McCoy of Huntington, W.Va.; two brothers, Walter Adkins and wife Gail of Huntington, and James Adkins and wife Linda of Wayne; and friends and neighbors too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Herman Dingess officiating. Burial will follow in the Kelly Perry Cemetery, East Lynn. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral on Thursday.
 

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