WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
April, 2011

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RUSSELL LEE VANCE, 44 of Wayne, WV passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 at home. He was born August 25, 1966 in Huntington, WV, and was a son of the late James Lee and Rachael Frances Vance. Survivors include a brother, James Vance of Jackson MI, and companion Vicky Jones. A memorial service will be held at a later date by his family. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne is in charge of arrangements.
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ANN PLYMALE McNEELY, 82, and WEYMOUTH LINCOLN "Mack" McNEELY, 82, have been reunited in the presence of the Lord. Frances joined her beloved husband Weymouth on April 1, 2011, after three short weeks apart. Married nearly 63 years, theirs was truly a love story made in Heaven. Frances was born July 5, 1928, in Huddy, Ky., to the late Thomas and Margaret Lamb Plymale. Weymouth, born Feb. 12, 1929, to the late Verlin and Letha Irby McNeely, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2011. They were preceded in death by two daughters, Letha Omaka McNeely and Brenda Kay McNeely. Frances was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dave Plymale and Paul Plymale; and two sisters, Marie Foit and Lucille Pinson. Frances was a retired custodian at Buffalo Elementary and Weymouth was a retired mechanic at Bloss and Crabtree in Kenova. They are survived by one son, Weymouth "Buddy" McNeely Jr. and his wife Juanita; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth Ellen (Loren) Gilmore, Lesa Dianne (Timothy) Breeding and Betty Ann (Michael) White; three grandsons, Jason Dials, Paul McNeely and Michael McNeely; seven great-grandchildren survive them as well: Harley, Levi, Zachery, Carlee, Alex, Kamryn and Morgan, in addition to Weymouth's brother Daniel McNeely and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jerry Matt. Friends may call from 6 p.m. until service time on Tuesday evening at the Reger Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne County, W.Va., at a later date.
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PEARLENE (VANHOOSE) BARTLETT, 70, of Louisa went to be with her Lord on Saturday April 2, 2011. Pearlene was born March 15, 1941 at Mechanicsburg, Ohio, the daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth Thompson VanHoose. She was a homemaker and member of the Meades Branch Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her loving husband of 51 years David H. Bartlett, her daughter and son-in-law Angela and James Ball of Louisa, her son and daughter-in-law Jamey and Betty Bartlett of Louisa, six grandchildren Elizabeth, Corbin, Caden, Alison, Bethany, and Jeremiah, a brother George VanHoose also of Louisa. Pearlene left a wonderful testimony of her faith, love for and daily walk with God, knowing that we will meet again in Heaven some sweet day. A Celebration of her life was held on Tuesday April 5th at 1:00 pm at the Meades Branch Freewill Baptist. Church by Revs. Darrin Rice and Doug Kelly. Burial followd in Yatesville Memorial Gardens Louisa, Kentucky. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.timefonnemory.com/ wilson
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JAMES RAYMOND BRITT, who learned the value of honest labor with farm and family chores during his boyhood in Wayne County, then grew up to a career that spanned the transportation, construction and manufacturing industries, died Saturday, April 2, 2011, in Huntington, W.Va. Born May 12, 1930, at his family home in Saltpetre, W.Va., he was 80. The cause was the effects of a longtime battle with cancer, according to his wife, Donna. The couple was married Feb. 17, 1951, in a small church ceremony in Louisa, Ky. Mr. Britt learned first hand how to approach hard work from his father, Charles, a longtime section foreman for the Norfolk & Western Railway line. Mr. Britt himself worked an early job on the railroad. Mr. Britt also worked in the construction industry, before accepting a job at Inco Alloys International. During this especially productive period, Mr. Britt joined the ranks of the United Steelworkers of America Local 7153. He retired in 1990. After retiring, Mr. Britt focused on his longtime entrepreneurial interest in recovery and refurbishment of keepsakes, which began in earnest with his purchase of a White's brand metal detector in the early 1980s. During those years, he could be found many evenings and weekends searching for treasure, as well as helping individuals locate lost rings or family jewelry they dropped while picnicking or playing in parks and fields. He acquired, sold and bartered antiques and other mementos until the landmark "Bus Barn" Bazaar in Huntington's west end was razed. A longtime member of the Big Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church, near Fort Gay, W.Va., Mr. Britt began attending regularly after persistent concerns for his spiritual well-being were expressed by his young nephew, Jamie Spears. Mr. Britt, the seventh of 10 children, was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mae Sites Britt; and siblings, Jack of Fort Gay, George "Doc" of Huntington, Robert of Millersburg, Ohio, Stella Picklesimer of Wooster, Ohio, and Ruby Pauline Britt and JoAnn Chapman, both of Huntington. While Mr. Britt and his wife, Donna, weren't blessed with children, their caring and generosity embraced and helped nurture countless nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family members. In addition to his wife, Donna, Mr. Britt is survived by sisters, Bessie Crabtree of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., and Helen Stansberry of Ashland, Ky.; brother, Nathan of Fort Gay; niece, Betsy Britt of Fort Gay; nephew, Chuck Britt of Dunbar, W.Va.; special sisters-in-law, Betty Jean Britt of Ceredo, W.Va., and Edna Williams of Ona, W.Va.; special nephew, Terry Spears of Proctorville, Ohio; special in-laws, the James Spears family of Huntington (Jim, Nell, Jamie and Zach, and Marty), and loved ones too countless to cite. Funeral services are Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Young Funeral Chapel in Louisa, Ky., with Rev. Richard Maynard and the Rev. Tony Perry officiating. Burial will follow in Lynch Cemetery in Saltpetre. Friends may gather Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., as well as one hour prior to services at the Young Funeral Home. The Britt family would like to thank the staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their kindness.
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SARAH OLDFIELD, age 86 of Ft. Gay passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011 at her home. Born June 6,1924 in Wayne County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Eliza Marcum Salmons. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Irvin Oldfield; one son, Alex Salmons; and six sisters, Pearlie Williams, Ada Williams, Clista Salmons, Etta Messer and Mae Damron. She is survived by a daughter, Deborah Oldfield of Tempe, Arizona; one sister, Marie Tackett; several nieces and nephews; a special sister-in- law, Myrtle Salmons; and a daughter, Ivory Stevens. In her final six months, she was cared for dearly by Wanda Cardwell and Bobby Zeek. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Deborah Oldfield...may she Rest In Peace. A Special Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the Phelps & Son Funeral Home with a Grave Side Service to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Yatesville Memorial Cemetery. Tim Preston will officiate. Friends may visit the funeral home from 5- 6 p.m. Wednesday. Arrangements are by the Phelps & Son Funeral Home, Inez.
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MARY LOU CORDLE, of Lawrence County, daughter of the late Dewey L. Cordle and Mabel Ferguson Cordle died Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Glasgow, Ky. She was born December 18, 1931, at Banner, Ky., but spent much of life as a resident of Lawrence County. She was a victim of Meningitis, and disabled from early infancy. She spent most of her early life at home with her family. Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy C. Hoskison of Garland, Texas; Barbara C. Ball of Louisa, Ky; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty C. Sagraves of Columbus, Ohio. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Ric Frazier at 2:00 PM Thursday at Greenlawn Cemetery.
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ARNOLD WALTER BOOTH, 93, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, and is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born April 30, 1917, in Wayne, W.Va. Arnold was a charter member of Church in the Valley, Milton, W.Va.; a surveyor with the Civilian Conservation Corps; a decorated WWII Army veteran and a retiree from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he was an aerial photographer. He is the son of McPherson and Sarah Booth. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Earl, Shirley and Paul Booth. Arnold is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Lydia Mae Green Booth; daughter Jennifer (Paul) Cook of Huntington; sons, M.D. Booth (Claudia) of Sellersburg, Ind., and Roger Booth of Indianapolis, Ind.; and brother, Don (Norma) Booth. Also surviving are his seven grandchildren, Michael D. Booth Jr., Adam Booth, Lindsay Booth, Travis Booth, Jessica (James) Cutlip, Megan Cook, and Matthew Cook. His surviving two great-grandchildren are Andrew Matteson Jr. and Samuel Cutlip. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 5, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Dr. Stan Maynard officiating. Visitation will be observed one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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WILBERT KARNEY ARMSTRONG, 81, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away at his home with his loving family around him, on Monday, April 4, 2011. Karney was retired from Oglebay Norton Co., as office manager. He was a much-loved member of First Baptist Church of Ceredo, where he served as a Sunday School teacher and deacon. He was a former Ceredo City Councilman and Recorder and had previously been a member of El Hasa, Ceredo Crescent Lodge, and Beni Kedem. He was born in Huntington, W.Va., son of the late Elvie Thomas and Lola Matilda Sutton Armstrong. Karney loved his Savior and then his family, who include his devoted wife of 60 years, Frances; children Dianna Baron of Apex, N.C., Terry Armstrong of Huntington, Wilbert Armstrong of Huntington, Chuck Armstrong of Huntington, Matilda Naomi Bailey of Cary, N.C., and Julia Frances Bias of Katy, Texas. He was a special grandfather to 19 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren with one more to be added soon; and one brother, Russell Armstrong of California. Karney also leaves a special gardening friend, George Jessie. Memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Ceredo on Saturday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church from noon until time of service. Family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donation to the First Baptist Church of Ceredo, P.O. Box 967, Ceredo, WV 25507. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com
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AVA ELLIS WHITE, 92, of Dunlow, W.Va., left this world Monday, April 4, 2011, in the arms of Jesus, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 12, 1918, to the late John and Erna Ellis in Logan County, W.Va. Ava was a member of the Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church. Ava was preceded in death by her loving husband, Andrew White; two sons, Robert White and Rev. Billy Joe White; son-in-law Elbert Thompson; daughters-in-law Verna Mae White and Dorothy White; two great-grandchildren, Treasure Hope and Amanda White; mother-in-law Maude White; step-mother Emmer Ellis; two brothers, Don Ellis and Elmo Ellis; and one sister, Addie Motto. She will be sadly missed by her 12 surviving children, Myrtle Thompson of Fort Gay, W.Va., Andrew Jr. (Eloise) of Sullivan, Ohio, Freelan White of Sullivan, Ohio, Don (Sharon) White of Dunlow, W.Va., Tenis (Gail) White of Wellington, Ohio, Sue (Garland) Wilson of Silver Springs, Florida, Shirley (Norman) Maynard of Wayne, W.Va., Brenda (Charles) Jervis of Rittman, Ohio, Raymond (Marjetta) White of Wakeman, Ohio, Lois (Ronnie) Little of Crum, W.Va., Karen (Herman) Williamson of Dunlow, W.Va., and Tommy (Julia) White of Wayne, W.Va. Also surviving are two daughters-in-law; Blanche White of Rochester, Ohio and Linda White of Sullivan, Ohio. She leaves behind her many grandchildren she loved dearly, 37 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren and 22 great- great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind two sisters, Janice Brewer and Martha Preece; and two brothers, John Ellis and Grover (Hilda) Ellis of Logan County; and a host of other family members and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregiver, Amanda Clay. Also, thanks to Dr. Robert Childers, St. Mary's Hospital, Dennis Moore RN and the staff of Hospice of Huntington, and John and Cathy Queen (owners Right At Home Caregivers) of Ceredo. Thanks to the many people that prayed for her and the family throughout her illness. Ava's wish would be that everyone meet her in Heaven. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Russell Watts, Brother Luther Dingess, and grandson Randy White officiating. Burial will follow in the White Family Cemetery, Dunlow with her sons serving as pallbearers. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the White family.
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GLENNA LOU CHANEY, 68, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away April 6, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2011, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Bill Blankenship. Burial will be Bowen Cemetery, Huntington. She was born March 13, 1943, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Garland Blankenship and Pearl Crockett Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Samuel Lee Blankenship, Anna Ruth Blankenship, Marilyn "Bonnie" Pruitt, Beverly Jane Adkins, and Karl Eldridge Blankenship. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Ben Chaney; two brothers, Garland Timothy Blankenship of Tiffin, Ohio, and Gary Clifford Blankenship of Huntington; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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EVERETT "BUD" SALMONS, 77, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9. 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Earl White, Brother Ray Taylor and Pastor Luther Dingess. Burial will follow at the Robinson Cemetery on Ferguson Branch. He was born December 17, 1933, at Dunlow, a son of the late Elias and Edna Skaggs Salmons. Bud was a retired construction laborer and member of Laborer's Local 543 and operating engineers. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Macedonia Free Baptist Church, where he taught Bible study. His first wife, Eva Lovins Salmons, sisters Frances Marie and Betty Marcum, and brothers Charles, Edgar Allen and Vernie Herman, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Mary Marcum Salmons; his children Charles Jervis (Brenda) of Rittman, Ohio, James Jervis (Donna) of Dunlow, Mary Lou Starr (Danny) of Wayne, W.Va., Jerry Salmons (Lora) of Wayne, Edna White of South Point, Ohio, Bruce Salmons (Barbie) of Genoa, W.Va., Zelma Robertson (Beecher) of Dunlow, Edna Barker (Walter) of Hatfield, Ky.; three sisters, Carolyn Sue Robinette of Florida, Sharon Kay Robinson of Dunlow and Patricia Caffee of Birmingham, Ala.; a brother, Donnie Salmons of Dunlow; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and other family who will all miss him very much. Visitation will be at Morris Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday with evening services beginning at 7 p.m. both evenings
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JUDITH KAREN HICKS, 69, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born October 25, 1941, in Huntington, a daughter of the late John Thomas and Ada Carter Osborne. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jack Osborne. She was a former nurse's aide at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bane and Alicia Hicks of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; brother Gary and Juanita Osborne of Salem, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Jason and Chelsie Hicks and Lauren Bennett; great-grandson James Hicks; sister-in-law Linda Osborne of Culloden, W.Va.; nephews Kevin and Pam Osborne, Todd Osborne; niece Erin Osborne; great-nephew Nicholas Osborne. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Kim Rice for being there for our mom and for us, and to the 4th floor staff of Huntington Health and Rehabilitation. Visitation will be Saturday, April 9, 2011, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service at Heck Funeral Home, Milton. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.heckfuneralhome.com.
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CONNIE RUTH SPEARS HANSHAW, 56, of Fort Gay passed away on April 6, 2011. She is survived by her husband Lonnie Hanshaw of Fort Gay and her parents Willie Ray Spears and Babara Ruth Boys Spears, one sister Freda (Colin) Carol Kelly of Williamson, two brothers; Robert "Buck" (Patty) Spears of Fort Gay, Willie Ray (Tammy) Spears Jr. of Fort Gay, uncle Robert Boys of Fort Gay, three nieces Amanda Kelly Jackson, Lisa Nicole Spears Kitts, Jill Nicole Spears Kitts, three nephews; Colie Kelly, Robbie Spears and Bobby Spears. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday April 10, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Salt Petre Christian Baptist Church with Pastor Richard Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at Wellman Cemetery in Fort Gay. Visitation is from 6-9 Saturday at Salt Petre Christian Baptist Church with family at 5 p.m.
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MARTHA ROSE STONE-RICHARDSON, 76 of Genoa, WV, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Cornerstone Hospital in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Tommy Damron. Burial will follow at Vanatter-Richardson Cemetery. She was born May 12, 1934 in Eddyville, KY, a daughter of the late Hubert and Lorraine Timmons Stone. Martha was a homemaker and Baptist by faith. Her husband, Jimmy Richardson also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Lavonda Vannatter and husband, Joe of Genoa, WV; two sons, Jamie Richardson and fiancé, Delores Hearrin and her daughter, Erica of Princeton, KY, Teddy Richardson and wife, Linda of Dawson Springs, KY; a sister, Rowena "Dolly" Johnston and husband, Michael of Paducha, KY; and eleven grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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MARIE FRALEY, age 89, of Berlin Township, Michigan died on Friday, April 8, 2011, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Friends may visit in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock Chapel on Saturday, April 9, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the First Baptist Church on Sunday, April 10, 2011, at 2 p.m. Rev. David M. Miles Sr. will officiate the service. Burial will be in Michigan Memorial Park, Huron Township, Michigan. Born on May 30, 1921, in Wayne County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Melvin "Bub" and Vicie Jane Cox Watts. Marie was a member of First Baptist Church of Flat Rock and a life member of Huron Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Glen F. Fraley and son Charles Leonard Earl Sr. Surviving is her daughter, Sue Ellen Earl-Coy (David) of Zwolle, La.; grandchildren Charles (Patsy) L. Earl Jr., Andrew (Sarah) J. Earl and Tara Sue (Earl) Earl-Fields; daughter-in-law Barbara Earl and six great-grandchildren, all of Michigan. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent at www.arthurbobcean.com
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THOMAS E. FERRELL, 64, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with his Lord, on April 8, 2011, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Tom was born July 12, 1946, in Burnwell, W.Va., the son of Charles and Mildred Hamilton Ferrell of Huntington. He was preceded in death by his brother, Terry E. Ferrell. He is survived by his loving wife and caregiver, Anita Ferrell; his parents; and his sister, Beverly Settle and her husband Johnny of Fayetteville, W.Va. Tom has one daughter, Laura Ferrell, whom he loved and adored; two step-daughters, Angie (Chuck) Kingery and April Ramey, who loved him very much. His five grandchildren, Kole, Emily, Nathan, Bella and McKenna, were very lucky to have such a wonderful "Pops." Tom was a member of First Baptist Church of Ceredo, and loved to sing in the choir. His love for flying began in his teen years, and after getting his pilot's license, he went on to become a flight instructor. For years, Tom was a member of the Tri-State Airport Authority, where he served as treasurer. He was also a board member of Crescent Hill Cemetery. Tom was very instrumental in starting the Kentucky and West Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. It was very important to him to help the youth get involved in flying and helping the community. Tom graduated from the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science in 1972. He then became a graduate of Marshall University with a Regent's degree in counseling. As founder and owner of the former Ceredo Mortuary, Tom generously helped many families. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. One of his finest qualities was his love of children, and they always returned that love. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church of Ceredo with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 12, 2011, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated, or donations may be made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Condolences may be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovafuneral home.com.
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MRS. HELEN LOVINS WADE, 87, of Sanford, FL, formerly of Kenova, WV, went home to be with her Lord on April 8, 2011 at Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford. She was the daughter of the late Elmer & Viola Lovins and granddaughter of the late Anthony & Cora Haynie, all of Kenova, WV. Born July 9, 1923 in Kenova, she was preceded in death by her husband John Wade of Tampa, FL; one brother Donald V. Lovins of Lesage, WV; and three nephews, Wendell Cade of Hazard, KY, Donald R. Lovins and Roger D. Lovins, both of Fort Gay, WV. Surviving are one sister, Ruby Cade Ray of Sanford, FL; and 2 nieces, Sharon Butera (Tony) of Sanford and Viola Fowler (Mickey) of Huntington, WV. She was a 1942 graduate of Buffalo High School in Kenova. She worked for many years at the Rose Laundry in Huntington before moving to Florida where she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Tampa. She moved just two years ago to be close to her sister, Ruby in Sanford. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Haynie Cemetery on Rt. 75. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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JAMES E. LEMASTER, 81, of Louisa went to be with his Lord on Friday April 8, 2011 following a brief illness. James was born November 30, 1929 at Whitehouse, Ky., the son of the late Charles and Martha Daniels Lemaster. In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by three sisters Alma Branham, Florence Blankenship, and Laura Yarod; five brothers Ted, Ed, Jason, Ben, and Herb Lemaster; and a son-in-law Sheldon Preece. James was a water well driller and of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his loving daughters Sue and husband Ed Lewis of Sandy Hook, KY: Linda and husband Les Preece of Louisa, Sharon Preece also of Louisa, and Debbie and husband Ed Proffitt of Flatwoods, KY; 12 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren, and a great-great-grandson. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday April 10th at 2:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Rome by Rev. Frank Copley. Burial followed in the Preece Memorial Gardens at Louisa. Friends may call after 5:00 Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.timefonnemory.comlwilson
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NATALIE DANIELLE STEPHENS, infant, died April 8, 2011. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. at the Shingleton Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Tommy Batts. Interment followed in Evergreen Memorial Park. She is survived by her parents, Nathan and Stephanie Hope Stephens of the home; Paternal grandparents Edmond and Teresa Stephens of Lavalette, WV, and Brenda Caldwell of Canal Winchester, Ohio; Maternal grandparents, Ronald and Jean Holland of Elm City. The family received friends immediately following the service. Online condolences may be made to www.shingletonfh. com.
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SUE DILLON, age 70, of Kermit, WV passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Three Rivers Medical Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the Golden Springs Free Will Baptist Church, at 2 p.m. with burial following in the Dillon Cemetery at Kermit. Friends visited the church on Sunday, Monday and until time of service on Tuesday. Ken Allen and Ray Messer Jr. officiated. Arrangements are by the Phelps and Son Funeral Home of Inez.
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VIRGIL LEE SHARP, 62, of Wayne, WV, died Saturday, April 9, 2011 at his residence. He was born March 5, 1949 in Trenton, MI, a son of the late Walter and Goldie Smith Sharp. Virgil worked previously as a security guard for St. Mary's Medical Center and was a sales associate for Wal-Mart. Two sisters, Betty and Linda also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving daughter, Laura Sharp of Taylor, MI; two sisters, Teresa Riley of Pennsylvania, Judy Sharp of Minnesota; three grandchildren, Danielle, Jeremy, Christopher; three very spedial friends, Eric and Terry and Steve. A memorial service will be conducted 2:00 pm Friday, April 15, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV with visitation two hours prior to services. Virgil was a loving father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
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BOYCE C. PREECE, 85, of Louisa, Ky., died Sunday, April 10, 2011, at the Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky. Born May 6, 1925, at Kenova, W.Va., he was the son of the late Russell Preece and Ada Preece. He was also preceded in death by infant daughter Reela Preece and brothers Billy Preece, Argil Preece and Bobby Preece. Survivors: wife Helen Jean Preece and sons Boyce Preece Jr. of Paintsville, Ky., and William Russell Preece (Ruth) of Jersey Village, Texas; grandsons Ryan Michael Preece of Lexington, Ky., and Brandon Russell Preece of Bryan, Texas; granddaughters, Rebecca Lynn Preece of Lexington, Ky., and Nicole Preece Carroll (Josh) of Cypress, Texas and great-grandson, Aidan Joshua Carroll of Cypress, Texas. He was a member of the Kermit Freewill Baptist Church, where he enjoyed occasionally leading church services. Mr. Preece was a graduate of Kermit High School and of Marshall University, where he received a Bachelor's degree. He received his Master's degree from Nova University in Florida. He was previously a teacher and coach at Kermit High School, where he was coach of the 1964 undefeated Kermit High School Basketball team. In 1968, he moved to Florida where he was teacher, coach and athletic director at North Shore and Wellington High Schools in the West Palm Beach area. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII, was a tail gunner on a B-17 bomber and worked in the Intelligence Section. Although our country was at war during his service, he traveled extensively while serving his country, and his vast experience was a tremendous asset to him when teaching history and geography classes as he had firsthand knowledge of the Egyptian pyramids, Swiss Alps, Trafalgar Square, Paris, leaning tower of Pisa, city of Pompeii, The Vatican, and various other cities and historic sites. Although Mr. Preece was an educator and taught school for 39 years, he had many other interests and served the community in various capacities. He officiated basketball games in West Virginia and Florida, and once officiated in a tournament in Williamson, W.Va., in which Jerry West was a high school player. He completed a fireman's training course and was a volunteer fireman in Kermit, W.Va.; was an Emergency Medical Technician; and served as president of the Intercity First Aid Squad for two years in Lake Park, Florida; was a Certified Aquatic Instructor and taught swimming at the Huntington (W.Va.) YMCA, where he also coached basketball and organized their first "Biddy League" for youngsters; coached many intramural city leagues in Lake Park and North Palm Beach, Florida; served as assistant manager of Cabwaylingo State Park, where he managed the swimming pool and group camp; and served as a councilman for the town of Kermit, West Virginia. He was also the owner and operator of the Old Kermit Drive In Theater. Teachers and entrepreneurs in other fields held a special place in his "memorabilia" file. Although his former students will tell you he was a strict disciplinarian, they will also tell you that he was "firm but fair," and if they had a problem, he was the first person they would turn to for help. Mr. Preece will be sorely missed by his family, friends, neighbors, and fellow church members. Visitation at Kermit Freewill Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at 6 p.m. Funeral: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 1 p.m., Kermit Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Marcum officiating. Burial: Warfield Cemetery, Warfield, Ky. Pallbearers: Brandon R. Preece, Ryan M. Preece, Billy J. Spaulding, Mike Bowen, Robert Williamson and Eugene Justice. Honorary pallbearers: Charles Burchett, Jim Webb, Jack Lovins and Benny Salmons. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Ky.
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MRS. JUNE D. McDONIE, 89, of Huntington, W.Va., died Sunday, April 10, 2011, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Andrew J. Magnusson officiating. Entombment will be in Woodmere Memorial Park. June was born June 16, 1921, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Okey and Arsula Workman Dillon. She was a retired accountant and office manager from Body Builders, Inc. She was a lifelong member of Baptist Temple and the Cook Memorial Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the East Huntington Kiwanis Club for women. She was preceded in death by her husband, Braxton K. McDonie and an infant daughter, Penelope June. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert E. and Jessie McDonie of Huntington and Joseph K. and Karen P. McDonie of Milton, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Alycia Nicole "Niki" McDonie, Christopher R. McDonie and wife Luvi M., all of Orlando, Fla., Natasha M. Romage of Huntington, Justin R. McDonie and wife Aga A. of Raleigh, N.C., and Brittany J. McDonie of Wake Forest, N.C., and one great-grandchild, Alexandra A. "Ally" McDonie of Raleigh, N.C. She is also survived by a brother-in-law Ralph W. McDonie and wife Frances of Lexington, Ky. The family will receive friends at Chapman's Mortuary after 11:30 a.m. until service time Wednesday. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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KAREN SUE BALL, 61, of Kenova, WV, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 10, 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Friday, April 15, 2011 at Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church, in Huntington by Pastor Grover Jackson, Jr. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. She was born February 20, 1950 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Joseph Schafer and wife, Marcetis and the late Mary Sperry Schafer. Karen was a homemaker and attended the Finley Chapel in ProctorVille, OH. Survivors include her loving husband, Shirley Ball, Jr.; a daughter, Kim Fortner and husband, Jody of Lavalette, WV; a grandson, Isaac Fortner; three brothers, Keith Schafer of Huntington, WV, Kyle Schafer and wife, Pam of Charleston, WV; Kevin Schafer and wife, Michelle of Charleston, WV. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church on James River Road in Huntington. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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EARL G. "PUG" ROSS, 91, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 11, 2011. He was born January 15, 1920 at Wayne, a son of the late Cumberland Cleveland Ross and Mary Ann Wooten Ross. Six brothers, Wetzel, Denny, Alva, Jim, Allen and Emmitt, also preceded him in death, along with three sister, Lena Ramey, Alice Stiltner, and Minerva Porter. Earl retired from the WV State Road, Wayne Department with 16 years of service. He was also a member of the Wolf Pen Church of Christ. He leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Cuba Queen Ross; four daughters, Diane Keesee and husband Allen of Mobile, Ala., Delana Ball and husband Randall of Kenova, W.Va., Brenda Merritt, also of Kenova, and Sarah Wyke and husband Steve of Mobile; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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KATHY ANN STUMBO McCLOUD, 60, of Fort Gay, wife of Delbert McCloud, died April 11 at home. She was cafeteria manager at Cannonsburg (Ky.) Elementary. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Neal Funeral Home, Catlettsburg, Ky. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Two Hearts Pregnancy Center, 2200 29th St., Ashland, KY 41101.
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DELORES JUNE HANEY, 74, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, April 11, 2011, at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Reger Funeral Chapel by Minister Chris Stevens. Burial will follow in the Haney Family Cemetery, Wayne County, W.Va. She was born August 9, 1936, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Orville and Shirley Michaels Stewart. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Allen C. Haney, a son-in-law Norman Bartram and a brother Raymond Stewart. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law Tim and Kristi Haney of Barboursville, W.Va.; three daughters and a son-in-law, Janena Bartram, Teresa Bradshaw and Lisa and Rick Burton, all of Huntington; nine grandchildren, Joshua Haney, Tiffany June Richardson, Erin Bradshaw, Skyler Bartram, Rachel Bartram, Nathaniel Holley and Carey Holley, all the Huntington, Ripley Haney and Harper Haney, both of Barboursville; two great-grandchildren, Lukas Haney and Sailor Holley, both of Huntington; four sisters, Mina Effingham and Betty Walker, both of Huntington, Brenda Marcum of Kenova, W.Va., and Linda Spence of South Point, Ohio; and a sister-in-law Betty Stewart of Wayne County, W.Va. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger
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GEORGIA McCLELLEAN VanHOOSE, 83, of Largo, Fla., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on April 11, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, April 17 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter B. VanHoose; a brother Samp McClellan; a sister Ethel Harkolovich; and a grandson Drue Hill. Survivors include five sisters, Sara, Marie, Beatrice, Irene and Vergie; four brothers, Lucian, Johnnie, Lonnie and Andy; a son Charles (Donna) VanHoose; a daughter Diana (Darwin) Hill; seven grandchildren Michael Messinger, Shayne VanHoose, Bryan VanHoose and Dawn Hill Cooper. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.
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NANCY SUE WHITT, 68, of Fort Gay passed away on April 12, 2011. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents Dewey Crum and Ella Mills Crum and her husband Raymond Whitt., She is survived by seven daughters; Linda Dalton of Inez, Ky., Arvie Whitt of Louisa Ky., Ella Maynard of Fort Gay, Donna Patey of Clinton Ky., Sandra Skaggs of Fallsburg Ky., Amanda Whitt of Louisa, Tiffany Bowen of Delbarton, two sons; Michael Whitt of Adams, Ky., and Larry Whitt of Fallsburg, three sisters; Stella Jarrell of Rittman Ohio, Catherine Crum of Kermit, Clista Bowens of Inez, two brothers; Ersel Crum of Inez and Cecil Crum of Inez in addition to 32 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, April 171 at 2 p.m. at Vinyard United Methodist Church officiated by Richard Maynard. Burial will follow in the Whitt Family Cemetery, Little Laurel. Visitation is at the Vinyard Church after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
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MR. JAMES CARMIE ADKINS, 79, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. He was born April 5, 1932 in Logan, W.Va., a son of the late Brack Adkins and Susie Pack Adkins. His beloved wife, Marie Adkins also preceded him in death, along with step-mother, Maggie Adkins, brothers John and Hansford K. Adkins, and sisters Mary Crombie and infant Athalee Adkins. James was a retired floor installer and attended Lick Creek Baptist Church. He leaves behind three daughters, Lynn Mogle and husband Clayton of Des Moines, Iowa, Karen Adkins of Wayne, and Leslie Rodes and husband Jim of Huntington; four grandchildren, Dustin Mogle and Joshua Mogle, both of Des Moines, David Rodes and Christina Rodes, both of Huntington; and three great-grandchildren, Payton Mogle, Connor Mogle, and Abbie Mogle, all of Des Moines. Also surviving is one brother, Paul Adkins and his wife Mae and their family of Michigan; one sister, Pearl Colegreco and her family of Cliffside Park, N.J.; and lifelong friends Marie and Sid Dingess of Tom's River, N. J. Per his request, private graveside services were conducted Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Spurlock Cemetery, Wayne. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Adkins family.
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OLIVE MAYNARD SUTHERLAND, 81, of Lynn Township, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the Medilodge of Yale. Olive Stroud was born December 4, 1929 in Wilsondale, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Allen Stroud and Brookie Almeda Parsley. Olive married Jay C. Maynard on November 3, 1948 and raised a family of eight children in the Romeo and Allenton area. Jay passed away June 9, 1981 in Sebewaing, MI. Olive married Willard Howard Sutherland on September 4, 1984 in Virginia. He passed away on December 17, 1991 in Huntington, West Virginia. She is survived by five daughters: Brookie G. (John) Tamba of Lynn Township, Loretta (Stanley) Boven of Brown City, Carrie A. Maynard of Northville, Mary E. (Butch) Rushton of Kimball and Christine (Peter) Filman of Petawawa, Ontario; two sons: Jay C. (Vera) Maynard, Jr. of Sebewaing, and Allen J. Maynard of Sebewaing; sisters: Genevieve Wallace of Loxahatchee, FL, Marie Dillon of Cookville, TN, Eva (Robert) Smith of Somerset, KY, and Elizabeth (William) Marcum of South Point, OH; brothers: James ( Betty) Stroud of Frankfort, OH and Orville (Hazel) Stroud of Grayson, KY. Beloved Mamaw to 24 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren; many /nieces and nephews. Olive is preceded in death by her husbands Willard Sutherland and Jay C. Maynard, son: George Maynard on September 25, 1971; brothers: John B. Stroud ( 1942), Wayne Stroud (2000); sisters Lora King (2003), Edna Mae Mills ( 2011 ) and her parents Allen and Brookie Stroud. A Funeral Service was held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2011 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Imlay City. Chaplin Max Amstutz will officiate. Burial followed at West Berlin Cemetery in Allenton, MI. Pall Bearers will he her grandsons: John Tamba, Jamie and Ronald Boven, Scott Dudley, Jay C. Maynard III, and Lee Rushton.
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TRACY MICHAEL "ACE" MARCUM, 36, of Wilsondale, WV, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Emanuel Ferguson. Burial will follow at Ferguson Family Cemetery. He was born March 14, 1975 in Louisa, KY a son of the late Dewey and Oretha Collins Marcum. Tracy was a gas well tender. Also preceding him in death were two sisters, Connie Sue Marcum and Judy Lynn  Marcum and two brothers-in-law, Willis Stroud and Don Williamson. Survivors include his loving wife, Brandi Lou MaynardMarcum; a son, Noah Michael Marcum; nine sisters, Katie Williamson, Eva Stafford and husband, Terry Lee, Karla Stroud, all of Wilsondale, WV, Tammy Marcum of Wayne, WV, Linda McMillion of Dunlow, WV, Loretta Epling and husband, Mike of Columbus, OH, Janet Manby and husband, Dan of Columbus, OH, Kathy Crum and husband, Bruce of Louisa, KY, Nora Jean Branham and husband, Nick of Dingess, WV; five brothers, Samuel Marcum and Charles Marcum, both of Wilsondale, WV, Carter Marcum of Columbus, OH, Terry John Marcum and wife, Linda of Columbus, OH, Dewey Keith Marcum of Wayne, WV; his parents-in-law, Ab  and Darlene Maynard of Dunlow, WV; a sister-in-law, Samantha Maynard; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends that loved him dearly. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 pm Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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CLARENCE H. "JACK" FOX, 94, of Baltimore, Md., went home to be with Jesus April 13, 2011. There to welcome him were his parents, Willie and Martha Fox; his parents-in-law, Elbert and Olga Adkins; his daughter, Peggy Marlin and husband Bob; granddaughter, Kathy and Jack; brother, Vernon Fox; and sister, Claudeen. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Vera M. Adkins Fox; a granddaughter, Karen and Gene of Tennessee; sister-in-laws, Margrett Fox of Tennessee, Opal Strogilos of Kingsville, Md., Marie Gillispie and Louise Adkins of Burlington, Ohio, Betty Adkins of Wayne, W.Va.; brother-in-laws, Earl Adkins of Ohio, Ollin Adkins and wife, Bonnie of Conouringo, Md., Ersie Adkins and wife, Wilda of Mill Creek, W.Va.; a special nephew, Eugene Adkins and wife, Emma of Kingsville, Md.; special niece Winfred Deloach of Rocky Ridge, Md., and a host of nieces, nephews who loved him very much. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Wednesday by Donald Hager at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with the Wetzel and Lowell Adkins Family singing. Burial will follow at Everett Adkins Cemetery in Beech Fork.
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THOMAS H. "TOM" COLLINS, 83, of Kenova, W.Va., died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. He was born October 26, 1927, in Floyd County, Kentucky, a son of the late Charlie and Emma Spears Collins. Tom had worked as a planer operator for Hamer Lumber and also as a maintenance and clean-up man at the Ceredo Plaza. He was a member of Oakview Missionary Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Kelly, Jeff, Woodrow and Rodalph and five sisters, Gladys, Anice, Alice, Gracie and Annalee. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dora Collins; one son, Randall Lee Collins of Kenova; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Kay and Dan McGuire of Portland, Oregon; one granddaughter, Kelly Renee Kings of Virginia; one sister, Lucy Thompson of Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Marion and Helen Collins of Huntington, and Robert and Joyce Collins of Akron, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Pastor Bruce Day officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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ELMER THOMPSON, 85, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2011, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jeff Lykins; burial will follow in Cyrus Cemetery, Prichard, W.Va. Mr. Thompson was born December 15, 1925, in East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late George W. and Matilda Robertson Thompson. He was a retired welder, having worked for ACF Industries; and a Baptist by faith. He was also preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Sperry Thompson,; his beloved and devoted son James E. (Regina) Thompson of Lavalette; two granddaughters, Sheri Lynn Thompson of Wayne, W.Va., and Kelly F. (Enricque) Infante and great-grandson Jamison R. Infante, all of Three Rivers, Mich.; a host of nieces and nephews and special friends, Pat Ronk and Doug Sperry. Friends may visit from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Saturday at Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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MELISSA ANN O'DANIEL, 42, of Louisa, passed away Thursday April14, 2011 at Kings Daughters Medical Center following a sudden illness. Melissa was born, March 17, 1969 in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Dewey Lee and Grace Dillon Webb. She was a district manager for Hardees Inc. Survivors include her loving husband Jeffery O'Daniel, a son Jason O'Daniel at home. a sister Lisa Kay Lewis of Kenova, WV; three brothers Dewey Webb, Billy Ray Webb, and Heath Allen Webb all of Louisa. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday April 17th at 2:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home by Rev. Venny Vanhoose. Burial will follow in the O'Daniel Cemetery at Meades Branch, Louisa, Kentucky. Friends may call from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home.
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RUTH ELIZABETH MORELAND, 88, of Huntington, died Friday, April 15, 2011, at the Madison Park Assisted Living Center in Huntington. She was born June 29, 1922, in Winding Gulf, W.Va., to the late Floyd L. and Elsie Lee (Ailstock) Thomas. Mrs. Moreland was a retired registered nurse of 42 years and director of nursing at the former Fairhaven Rest Home in Huntington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis H. Moreland. Survivors include a daughter, Sandy Pridemore of Huntington; a grandson, Joey (Bobbie) Christian; a great-granddaughter, Addison Elizabeth Christian. Additional survivors include four brothers, John (Wanda) Thomas of Coal City, W.Va., Jack (Rosemary) Thomas of Coal City, W.Va., Bob (Barbara) Thomas of Oak Hill, W.Va., Jim (Connie) Thomas of Oakhurst, Calif.; and two sisters, Betty and Mary Lee Thomas, both of Coal City, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in the Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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DONALD H. LAMBERT, 84 of South Point, Ohio, died Friday, April 15, 2011, at home. Funeral services will be noon Monday, April 18, 2011, at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, with Jerry Greenslait and Earl Slack officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Ohio. Donald was born September 16, 1926, in Prichard, W.Va., a son of the late French and Viola Stewart Lambert. He was a member of South Point Christian Church, a retired minister and retired from American Electric Power Company after 30 years. He loved working with model trains and his ham radio. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmie Lee Lambert; and two sisters, Violet Williams and Emma McFerran. Donald is survived by his wife, Virginia M. Cook Lambert; one son, Earnest (Jessie) Lambert of Ashland, Ky.; three daughters, Paulette (Steve) Haney of Pittsburgh, Texas, Patty (David) Jenkins of Sciotoville, Ohio and Wanda (Lonnie) Lynch of South Point; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Hospice of Ironton for making his last days good days. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.
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NANCY S. BECKLEY, 62, of Jackson, Ohio, formerly of Prichard, W.Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 16, 2011, when she passed away unexpectedly. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Merrill and Geneive Smith Sr.; and her grandparents, Homer and Nora Arthurs, and William and Martha Smith. Survived by her husband of 46 years, Charles A. Beckley Jr.; and her three children, Charles A. Beckley III of Jackson, Ohio, Michael Todd Beckley and wife Johanna of Kenova, W.Va., and Dee Ann Adkins and husband Jim of South Webster, Ohio; a very special cousin, who was like a daughter, Julie Anderson of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren; three brothers; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as her church family from Winchester Community Church. She was loved very much by all and will be missed dearly. Nancy was an employee of Gallipolis Developmental Center for 15+ years as a therapeutic program worker. Friends may call at the Mayhew Funeral Home, Thursday, April 21, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the Mayhew Funeral Home with Pastor Rondall Walker officiating. She will be laid to rest at Hamilton Cemetery in Hamilton Township. Fellowship to follow at Winchester Community Church in Jackson, Ohio. A memorial service will be held in Prichard, W.Va., on Saturday, April 30, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church on Lower Gragston Creek Road with Pastor Ron Scarberry officiating. There will be a covered dish dinner following the service. Condolences to www.mayhewfuneralhome.com.
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RONNIE GENE STEVENS, 68, of Huntington, W.Va., died Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Sansom and Pastor Ed Kesling. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. He was born Aug. 18, 1942, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Albert and Evelyn Osborne Stephens. Ronnie was retired from the Corps of Engineers. He was also a U.S. Army veteran and member of the Masonic Lodge No. 550 F&AM. His daughter, Rhonda Collins, also preceded him in death; along with a sister, Kathleen Stevens; and two brothers, Robert and Pat Stevens. Survivors include his loving wife, Marian Kay Queen Stevens; two sons, Richard Stevens and wife Roberta of Proctorville, Ohio, Michael Stevens of Huntington, W.Va.; four brothers, Eddie Stevens of Milton, W.Va., Jimmy Stephens of Kentucky, Jay Stephens of Huntington, W.Va., Jerry Stephens of South Point, Ohio; three grandchildren, Cheylynn Collins, Morgan Collins and Katelynn Stevens; as well as a host of friends that will miss him. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.
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MILENDAR COPLEY, JR., 83, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011 at V. A. Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born January 17, 1928 in Camp Creek, W.Va. a son of the late Milendar and Mary Justice Copley Sr. He was a retired T.V. Repairman, and was a U.S. Army Veteran, he was also a member of Fuller Ridge Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Odeania Short Copley; one daughter, Mary Porter; four sisters, Anne Fluty, Ona "Peachie" Thompson, Ermengarde Blackburn and Alice Marie Blackburn; four brothers, Carl Copley, Edward Copley, Charles Copley and Roy Copley. Survivors include, one daughter, Judy McGinnis of South Point, Ohio; one sister, Georgia Fluty; 2 Grandchildren and one Great-Grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Adams officiating. Burial will follow at the Webb Community Cemetery in Webb, W.Va.
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THELMA ETHELINE HODGE AKERS, 82, of Kenova, W.Va., left her struggle on Earth to be with her Lord on April 18 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. She was born Sept. 14, 1928, on Little Hurricane to the late Luther and Molly Hodge. She is survived by one daughter, Linda (Dutch) McCormick of Prichard; two sisters, Lena (George) Fetch and Hazel (Marve) Thompson, both of Mansfield, Ohio; three grandchildren, Renee (Jim) Fox, Michael (Jennifer) McCormick and Brandon (Ingrid) McCormick, all of Prichard; four great-grandsons and three great-granddaughters; and a very special friend and sister-in-law, Avenell Hodge of Kenova. Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky., is in charge of arrangements. A graveside service will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery of Kenova with Rev. Roy Akers officiating, April 21, 2011, at 2 p.m. There will be no visitation. No more pain and no more sorrow, she is  at peace at last.
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HARRIET TOOLEY MATTHEWS, 91, of Huntington, died April 19, 2011, at the Emogene Dolen Jones Hospice House. Harriet was born April 18, 1920, in Lincoln County W.Va., a daughter of the late James and Dora Hazelett Tooley. She received her B.A. Degree from Marshall University in elementary education. While her husband was serving in Europe during World War II, she took her first teaching job at a two-room schoolhouse in Point Pleasant, W.Va. Her commute from Huntington consisted of flagging down a train to ride to school during the week and returning home, by train, to care for her siblings on the weekends. She retired from teaching after more than 40 years of serving at Cammack, Spring Hill and Lincoln Elementary schools and was a member of the Cabell County Retired Teachers Association. She was also the proprietor of Sugar Snaps in Huntington, specializing in English smocking and heirloom sewing. Harriet was a lifelong member of Trinity Episcopal Church, where she served on the Alter Guild and was a charter member of the Daughters of the King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband, William N. Matthews, and ten siblings. Harriet is survived by four children and their spouses, Harriette and John Cyrus of Huntington, Peggy and Ron Dean of Hamlin, W.Va., William and Leigh Matthews of Columbia, S.C., and Betsy and Blair Mort of Huntington; six grandchildren, Rebecca Cyrus, Caroline and William "Chase" Matthews and Marshall, Matthew and Martha Mort; one great-granddaughter, Olivia Mort; one sister, Norma Lee Harrison of Huntington; and her faithful dog, Buddy. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to her caregiver and loving friend, Susie Lewis. The family extends their sincere appreciation to Harriet's Hospice Homecare team and the nurses, doctors and staff at the Hospice House. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church by The Very Rev'd R. Kevin Kelly. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church or Hospice of Huntington. Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com.
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LESLIE MAYNARD, 89, of Mt. Gay, WV, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2011, at,St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV, after a very brief illness. He was born at Kiahsville, WV, in Wayne county on September 29, 1921. Leslie was the son of the late Frank and Flora Mathis Maynard and is survived by his step-mother Myra (Sam) Jones Maynard Copley of Rio Grande, OH. Preceding him in death are a brother, Kenneth Maynard, one grandchild, Leslie Curtis Harrison, and a special brother-in-law and fishing buddy, Bert R. Bradley, Jr. Mr. Maynard is survived by his wife, Clara Bradley Maynard, with whom he was united in marriage on July 26, 1941. Also surviving are three daughters: Barbara Harrison of Whitman, WV, Linda (John) Hager, Carolina Shores, NC, and Anita (Keith) McClung of Mt. Gay; grandsons: Gene (Kenya) Harrison of Logan, Jason McClung of Mt. Gay, and Eric (Darci) McClung of Chapmanville; grandchildren: Ethan and Tyler Meeks and Braydon, Jaxon, and Xander McClung; one brother and two sisters: Taylor Maynard, Pauline Wallace and Gail (Gary) Napier all of Wayne. He was a graduate of Wayne High School and Huntington School of Business. He entered the U.S Army on December 31, 1942, and served for three years during World War II. He was with the 8th Army Headquarters in the medical corps. He later served during the invasion of the Philippines as an MP. He also was in the first wave of troops into Japan after the surrender. (He took the deposition from Tokyo Rose when she surrendered to his unit.) Les worked for the Guyan Machinery Resale Dept. for many years before becoming owner and operator of Mine Sales & Service until his retirement in 1989. In 1952, Leslie was saved and baptized and became a member of the McConnell Tabernacle where he has served as deacon, adult Sunday School teacher, church clerk, and chief punch-maker at church picnics. He also served as president of the Holden Little League for many years. Les enjoyed life and was happiest when trout fishing, hunting, spending time at the cabin in Calhoun County (his second home), and enjoying his family, especially the grandsons and great-grandsons. Everyone who knew Les loved and respected him. He was a Godly man who cared more for others than himself and lived life to the fullest. He often said: "I know where I am, I know where I've been, and I know where I'm going." We look forward to going to meet him someday. Visitation was Thursday, from 6 until 9 at Honaker Funeral Home in Logan. A celebration of Leslie's life was held at the McConnell Tabernacle, at McConnell on Friday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Randy Skeens and Rev. Orville Syner officiating. Sons-in-law Rev. Keith McClung and John Hager also offered remarks. Pallbearers were grand and great-grandsons. Interment followed in Highland Memory Gardens.
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RONALD ROBERTSON, 73, of Fort Gay, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. He was born May 19, 1937 in Fort Gay, W.Va. a son of the late John and Madge Fraley Robertson. He was a retired steel worker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sons, Roger Lee Robertson and Ronald Allen Robertson; brother, Larry Dale Robertson and sister Phyllis Spurlock. Survivors include his wife Lucille Robertson of Fort Gay, W.Va.; one daughter, Debbie (Gary) Bentley of Louisa, Ky.; two sons , Randy Lee Robertson and James "Jimbo" Robertson both of Fort Gay, W.Va.; four brothers, Noah Robertson, Virgil Robertson both of Fort Gay, W.Va., Freddie Robertson and Johnny Ray Robertson both of Louisa, Ky.; five sisters, Debbie Cassidy of Fort Gay, W.Va.; Donna George of Louisa, Ky.; Bonnie Sue Vance of Van Lear, Ky.; Brenda Sartin of Fort Gay, W.Va.; and June Copley also of Fort Gay, W.Va.. Three Grandchildren, James Eric Bentley, Charles Allen Bentley and Michella Dawn Bentley. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Smith Chapel Church, Point Section, Louisa, Ky. with Rev. Noah Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at the Robertson Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.Va. Visitation was after 12:00 p.m. Friday at Smith Chapel Church. Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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JERRY LEE PRUETT, 56, born January 23, 1965, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2011. He is joined with his mother, Elizabeth Anne Burleson and father Jimmy Lee Pruett. He left behind his wife Bonnie Lou Pruett and daughters Tiffany Ann Pruett, Brandy Marie Pruett, Jimmie Leigh Pruett, and granddaughter Xona Smith. He also left behind two stepchildren, Jessica and Steven Wright along with grandchildren Alexa and Madison Ramey, Collin and Breonna Wright. He had three sisters, Debra Pruett, Rachelle Ewart, and Clarissa Burleson, all of Texas; along with a host of nieces and nephews of Texas, West Virginia, and Ohio. Jerry also left a few close friends, Felicia Smith, also known as "Auntie", Ron Hensley and Dana Haynie. Monetary donations will be more helpful than flowers or food, but everything is appreciated. A memorial service will be conducted 4 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.
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MARY MARTHA ADKINS ELLIOTT, 88, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Caudle Adkins. Burial will follow at Elliott Family Cemetery. She was born Jan. 26, 1923, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Victor and Lou Emma Berry Adkins. Mary was a homemaker and member of the Haney's Branch Church. Her husband, Kerman Elliott, also preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Kermalou Smith and husband Bascom "Eddie" of Lavalette, W.Va., Mary Arletta McGowan and husband Danny of Lavalette, W.Va., Lilas Janeen Black of Chesapeake, Ohio; a son, Philip Elliott of Kenova, W.Va.; a sister, Rema Arletta Romano and husband Frank of Havelock, N.C.; Paul Carlton Adkins and wife Carolyn of Lesage, W.Va.; a special sister-in-law, Joyce Lewis of Huntington; 13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from noon until service time Monday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice House for all of their care. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington.
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ARELLA LEAP, 77, of Huntington , W.Va. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2011. She was born December 21, 1933 in Weeksbury, Ky. , a daughter of the late William "Bill" Lett and Florence Thompson Lett. Her husband, Ivan Wandle Leap also preceded her in death along with two sons, Gregory Scott Leap, and infant Jimmy Leap, two sisters, Florie Maynard and Trudy Stevens, and one brother Billy Joe Lett. Before she became ill, Arella enjoyed attending Barboursville Church of Christ. Survivors include one daughter, Lola Collins and husband Robert of Huntington; three sons, Wetzel Lawhon of Lesage , W.Va. , Mike Lawhon and wife Georgiann of Prichard, W.Va., Ivan Leap Jr. and wife Kristy of Lavalette, W.Va. ; one step-son, Richard A. Leap of Mich.; nine grandchildren, Josh, Jess, Mandy, Kim, Susan, Tonya, Jenny, Elizabeth, and Tommy; 14 great-grandchildren, Aley, Lexi, Aiden, Katie, Erin, Tiffany, Cindy, Kalli, Todd, Brit, Darren, Zack, Britany, and Brycon; and one great-great-grandchild, Bentley. Also surviving are two brothers, John Lett and his wife Betty of Prichard, and Glenn Lett of Barboursville , W.Va.; two sisters, Nancy Donahoe and husband Kenny of Huntington, and Virgie Lett of Prichard. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Gladwell officiating. Burial followed in the Harmon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Ridge.
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DOROTHY ANN SPENCE, 79, of Kenova, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord, on Friday April 22, 2011, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Claude Spurlock. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Dorothy was born December 20, 1931, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Willis J. "Red" and Ella Lloyd Fizer. On August 28, 1948, Dorothy married her best friend and lifelong partner, Wallace Albert Spence. In addition to her parents and husband Wally, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Ann Spence. Dorothy was a member of the Eastern Star. She worked for C&O Railroad, Wayne County Circuit Clerk's Office and recently for Driveline Retail Merchandising. She was associated with Alamanders Square Dance Club and Good Sam Camping Club. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Gerald E. and Kathy Spence of Winchester, Va.; daughter and son-in-law Kellie S. and Michael L. Sibley of Huntington, W.Va.; grandchildren Andrew, Ashlie, Dustin, Matthew and Nathan and his wife Faith; and one great-grandchild, Benjamin. She will be missed by her aunts, sister-in-law, brother-in-law and many cousins and close friends. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
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On Friday, the 22nd of April, 2011, the world was made less bright by the passing of DEBORAH ANN FRY, of Huntington (and Wayne) W.Va. She was a dutiful, loving daughter and wonderful mother, possessed of a rare and delightfully unique spirit. Her love  and compassion for animals, was boundless and she was an instant friend to almost every person she met. In passing, she has been reunited with her step-father Robert "Pooh" Johnson, her grandmother Ruby Stiltner and other family, as well as her beloved cat, Lister. She is survived by and remains always in the hearts of her mother Phyllis Jean Johnson; her uncle and aunt by marriage Audie "Junior" and Patty Stiltner; her aunt Carrie Stiltner; her beautiful cat, Marley Jane; her son and daughter (in law and love) Derick and Jess Fry; all of her other "children" to whom she was always "Momma," and the countless others whose lives she touched.
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DANIEL J. LANGDON, 57, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 23, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Paul Tuemler and Tab Mathis. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. He was born April 3, 1954, a son of the late Forrest B. and Cherry Coulter Langdon. He was a member of East Lynn Baptist Church and employed by FDIC. Daniel was also a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served in the Vietnam War. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Langdon. Survivors include his loving wife, Benita Mathis Langdon; a son, James D. Langdon of Loveland, Colo.; two daughters, Leigha M. Varney of Huntington, W.Va., Rebecca Kathleen Langdon at home; one grandson, Ethyn M. Varney of Huntington; a beloved dog, "Charli"; a host of family and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wayne High School Softball Boosters.
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ESTEL WILSON, 68, of Fort Gay, WV, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Billy Wilson. Burial will follow at the Cox Cemetery at Genoa, WV. He was born June 2, 1943 at Genoa, a son of the late Birdie and Bessie Roseberry Wilson. He was a former employee of Wayne Lumber Company and was Baptist by faith. Two sisters, Audrey Clampett and Barbara Wilson and brother, Haskel Wilson also preceded him in death. Survivors include three sisters, Inez Carroll of Genoa, WV, Irene Robinson of Fort Gay, WV, and Leonoa Hamp of Cleveland, OH. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home.
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GLADYS PARSONS ROBERTSON, 85, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2011. She was born February 7, 1926 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Jarrett Parsons and Armilda Jane Thompson Parsons. Her husband, Ray Robertson also preceded her in death, along with three sister, Lutie Davis, Emma Drummond, and Ann Rickman, and three brothers, S. J. Parsons, Herbert Parsons, and Clarence "Buck" Parsons. She leaves behind two daughters, Wanda Hewlett and husband Willie of N.C., and Wilma Shirley of Kenova, W.Va.; one son, Larry Robertson of Genoa; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are three sisters, Ruby Holland of Genoa, Zea Nolen, of Genoa, whom she considered very special, and Irene Rowe of Huntington, W.Va. The family would like to thank the staff of Cabell Huntington Hospital for their support and care. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Minister Berman Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hills Cemetery
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VALCIE MARIE THOMPSON, 86, of Louisa, Ky. died Sunday April 24, 2011 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. Mrs. Thompson was born on May 22, 1924 in Louisa, Ky, a daughter of the late Lewis and Telia Thompson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Kay Jr. Thompson, daughter Brenda Thompson; three brothers, Ezra Thompson, Lewis Jr. Thompson and Shannon Thompson. Survived by three sons, Ronald Thompson; Shannon (Eileen) Thompson of Galena, Ohio; Clayton (Kay) Thompson of Catlettsburg, Ky.; three daughters, Peggy Blackburn of Columbus, Ohio; Judy (Ranvil) Boggs of Louisa, Ky.; Sandra (Steve) Sargent also of Louisa, Ky.; one sister, Lottie Marcum of W.Va.; 8 Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Wednesday April 27, 2011 at Spencer Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Jordan, Rev. Paul Cox and Rev. Willie Gene Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Yatesville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 4:00 til 9:00 PM Tuesday at Young Funeral Home.
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LUCY THOMPSON LAMBERT, 92, of Westlake, Ohio, formerly of Fort Gay, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2011, at Huntington Woods Nursing Home in Westlake. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by her grandson-in-law, Luke Brown. Burial will follow at the Smith Cemetery, Genoa, W.Va. She was born February 5, 1919, in Floyd County, Ky., a daughter of the late Charlie and Emma Spears Collins. She was also preceded in death by three husbands, Edmund Thompson, Jim Thompson and James Lambert, as well as 10 siblings. Survivors include a daughter, Winna B. (Charles) Richardson of Rockwood, Mich.; six sons, Reid (Carol) Thompson of Oklahoma City, Okla., Bobbie Joe (Faye) Thompson of Denim Springs, La., George (Rebecca) Thompson of Genoa, Benton (Pat) Thompson of Fairview Park, Ohio, Roger Dale Thompson of Baton Rouge, La., Larry Neil (Mary) Thompson of Genoa; two brothers, Marion (Helen) Collins of Huntington, W.Va., and Bobbie (Joyce) Collins of Akron, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Dora Collins of Kenova, W.Va.; 17 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.
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PAULINE N. HALL, 91, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Monday, April 25, 2011, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Pastor Johnny Jackson. Burial will follow at the Napier Family Cemetery on Wilson's Creek. She was born June 30, 1919, in Logan, W.Va. a daughter of the late Albert J. and Laura Talbert Napier. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse for the Huntington State Hospital and was a member of the Daughters of America, as well as Canada Chapel in Wayne. Her husband, Arnold W. Hall, a daughter, Jeanetta Drehel and son-in-law, Nick Drehel, also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Debbie May and husband Ronald of Wayne; three sons, Bill Hall and Larry Hall and his wife Dicy, all of Wayne, and Richard Hall and wife Teresa of London, Ky.; a sister, Mae Stiltner and husband Tob of Logan, W.Va.; a brother, Arthur Napier and wife Margaret of Brimmington, Wash.; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends may call one hour prior to services Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.
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BERNICE MAY LOVEJOY, of Prichard, W.Va., died peacefully Monday, April 25, 2011, in Madison Park Home. Born in Beauty, Ky., May 10, 1928, to Laura and Lindsay Wiley, Bernice lived many years in both West Virginia and New Mexico, and had the joy of many friends from both areas. She was a devout Christian with a generous heart. Bernice is survived by five of her children, John Sullivan, Deloris Helmstetler, Clarence (Clay) Lovejoy, Linda Holley and Michael Lovejoy; 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Lovejoy. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on April 30, 2011, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Fred Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in the Docks Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com
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OPAL PERRY MAYNARD, 90 of Shoals, WV, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011 in Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were conducted at 11 am Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Minister Ted Williamson. Burial followed at Dock's Creek Cemetery. She was born at home April 8, 1921 in rural Wayne County, a daughter of the late Emanuel and Myrtle Moore Perry. Opal was a homemaker and a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Opal was also a long time member of the Church of Christ. Her husband, E. J. A. Maynard also preceded her in death. Survivors include a son at home, Roger Maynard, two sons, Dana Maynard and wife, Karen of Kenova, WV, Gary Maynard and wife, Judy of Wayne, WV; five grandchildren, Danee Maynard of Kenova, WV, Cindy Chapman, Natalie Elliott and husband, Ellis of Lavalette, WV, Cassandra Saunders and husband, Allan of Salem, VA, and Scott Maynard and wife, Crystal of Kingsport, TN; seven great-grandchildren, Dana Maynard, Nakayla and Piper Elliott, Alexandria and Coleman Saunders, Lauren and Nicholas Maynard; a sister, Odessa Maynard of Camp Verde, AZ; a brother, Ivory Perry of Goodyear, AZ; six nieces and nephews all of AZ.
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JESSY GILKERSON, 29, of Miller, Ohio formerly of Beech Fork, W.Va., died Tuesday, April 26, 2011 from injuries received in an automobile accident. Jessy was born September 28, 1981 to Tony Gilkerson and Lori (Golden) Gilkerson of Beech Fork. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, J. L. and Louise (Perry) Golden. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are paternal grandparents, Leonard and Hope Gilkerson of Beech Fork; the love of his life, Tracy Lorene Clay; aunts and uncles, Veronica and Paul McComas, and first cousin Jeremy Scott McComas, Linda and Fred Black of Oh., Diana Soens of Mich., Bonnie and Frank Beckner of Pt. Pleasant, W.Va., Kimberly Golden of St. Albans, W.Va., Chip and Susan Golden of Dunlow, W.Va., Kenton and Dee Golden and Jackie and Naomi Golden, all of Fla.; nephew Timothy Fry; niece Lilly Jewell Hammonds; nephew Allan Hammonds; Tracy's parents Gerald and Veronica; her sisters Amy, Kayla, and Ally; and numerous cousins and close friends. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Burton Adkins officiating. Burial followed in the Gilkerson Family Cemetery.
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FRED MARSHALL JR., 90, of Belleville, Mich., formerly of Huntington, went to sleep in the Lord, on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. He was born Dec. 6, 1920, in Wayne County, W.Va., the son of Fred Marshall Sr. and Gertrude Foster Marshall. He was employed many years by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad as a crane operator in Huntington and at Navistar International in Springfield, Ohio. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Fred was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Eva Marshall; and sister, Helen Frantz. He is survived by his faithful and loving companion, Arlene Sherwood; and her sons, Tom and David Sherwood; four children, Ron (Carol) Marshall of Altamonte, Fla., David Marshall of Springfield, Ohio, Loren Michael (Sue) Marshall of Dayton, Ohio, and Carolyn Kay Watson of Watauga, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Clotene Cornell of Phoenix, Ariz.; and three nieces and three nephews. He is also survived by special friends of many years, Wibe and Cathy Bartley and family of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Johnny Johnson. Burial will follow in Foster Whispering Pines Cemetery, Huntington. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Reger Funeral Home.
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REGGIE EDWIN WOLFE JR., 86, of Kenova, W.Va., died Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Reggie was born June 13, 1924, a son of the late Reggie E. Wolfe Sr. and Blanche Virginia Pepper Wolfe in Piedmont, W.Va. He was a 1942 graduate of Alleghany High School in Cumberland, Md. He retired from the Creasey Company, where he had been the President and General Manager. He was a Kentucky Colonel. Reggie was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a member of American Legion Post #93 Kenova, whose Honor Guard will conduct military graveside rites. He was a member of Kenova Masonic Lodge #110 AF&AM, whose members will conduct graveside rites. Reggie is survived by his beloved wife, Lorraine Sowers Wolfe; one daughter, Karen Lynn Wolfe Reynolds and her husband Wayne of Lexington, Ky.; one son, Randall E. Wolfe and his wife Sherry of Huntington; six grandchildren, Heather and Ted Strode, Sonya and Jeff Wright, Kevin and Brian Reynolds, Ryan and Brandi Wolfe and Allison Wolfe and four great-grandchildren, Tucker, Tyler, Grant and Samantha. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Rev. Lindsay Thorp officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2011, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kenova United Methodist Church, 503 15th St. Kenova, WV 25530. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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THENA ADKINS, 74, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 28, 2011, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2011, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by Minister Emual Adkins and Minister Delmar Adkins. Burial will be in Scott Adkins Cemetery. She was born Jan. 25, 1937, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Johnny and Virgin Frazier Napier. She was a member of Wolfpen Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny and Caloway Napier. She is survived by her husband, Linel Adkins; one daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Ann and Charles Vernon Calhoun of Huntington, W.Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, Linel Keith and Debbie Adkins of Huntington, W.Va.; three sisters, Magdalene Fry of South Point, Ohio, Tempa Farley of Kenova, W.Va., and Myrtle Soulieu of Lake Charles, La.; three brothers, Frank Napier of Wayne, W.Va., Harvey Napier of Kenova, W.Va., and Golden Napier of Huntington, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Gary Lee and Tina Pyles, Virgil Nathan and Melissa Adkins, and Paris Ethan Adkins; and three great-grandchildren, Tre, Gage and Abigail Athena; and a host of family and friends. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2011, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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BEATRICE OPAL (BEA) SMITH of Genoa, WV and formerly of Zanesville, OH and Punta Gorda, FL departed this life on April 28, 2011 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. She was born February 16, 1929 in Kenova, WV to the late John and Emily (Riggs) Hager. She attended Ceredo-Kenova High School in Kenova, WV and a local business school. Bea and her late husband, Marv Smith, owned and operated Zane Mobile Homes & Park in Zanesville, OH for many years before retiring to Florida. Bea enjoyed bowling and was an avid competitor in Kenova, WV and Zanesville, OH. Many years ago Bea greatly enjoyed her involvement with the Kenova Women's Club. Bea's other love was for sewing. Many of the grandchildren were recipients of beautiful bed coverings and wall hangings. She also made the very best costumes for kids; granddaughter Sarah says one she received was the "most awesome and best" Rainbow Bright costume in the whole world. On November 16, 1967 Bea married Marvin E. Smith and enjoyed 41 years of marriage, working and traveling life's journey together. Husband Marv preceded her in death on August 9, 2008. In addition to her parents and two brothers, John and Bob Hager, Bea was preceded in death by her dearest friend, Lahoma Crouch. Life was lonely for Bea after the death of her friend and husband, Marv. Bea is survived by her sister, Nell Hatfield of Marion, OH and six children; Debbi (Steve) Deedrick of Coshocton, OH; Robyn (Len) Picha of Huntington, WV; and Greg Arthur of Warner-Robins, GA; Terry (Jackie) Smith of Wilmington, DE, Ronald (Cecile) Smith of Columbus, OH and Steve Smith of Florida. Across the years, 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren have lovingly called her `Nana Bea'. Bea attended the Hopewell Methodist Chapel at Joel's Branch, claiming Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Brief memorial services will be held at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home in Wayne, WV on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 11:00AM. Burial will follow the services at the Rome, OH Cemetery. Calling hours will be observed prior to services beginning at 9:30AM. Donations in Bea's name may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, WV or the charity of choice. The family of Bea Smith would like to thank all of the staff at Heartland of Riverview for the care they have provided to her over the past 2 years.
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KELLIE ALAN RUSSELL, 56, of Lavalette, W.Va., husband of Kathy Ann Thompson Russell, died Friday, April 29, 2011, at home. He was born Aug. 7, 1954, in Ironton, Ohio, a son of Edward William and Edith Mae Allen Russell. He was a truck driver. A celebration of his life will be conducted 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at the Lavalette Women's Club with Pastor Duane Smith officiating. Additional survivors include a special daughter, Amanda Leeann Elizabeth Wells of Lavalette; daughter, Kathy Jo Russell Wells of Tomahawk, Ky.; two sons, Kevin Alan Russell and wife, Missy of Proctorville, Ohio, and Jason Alan Russell of Wheelersburg, Ohio; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifford "Pete" and Mary Lou Russell, Harold Eugene "Joe" and Patty Russell, and Edward William and Juanita Russell; a sister Betty Jean Bailey; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many close friends and buddies. Chapman's Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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DORIS MARIE JUDE, 66, of Prichard, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 29, 2011. She was born August 19, 1944 in Neal, W.Va., a daughter of the late Henry and Reba Hatten. Three brothers and one sister also preceded her in death. Doris was a homemaker and a member of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution and also the Wayne County Genealogical Society. She leaves behind her husband of 49 years, Claude Jude; three daughters, Gloria Carter and husband Henry of South Carolina, Beverly Grant and husband Everett of Prichard, and Carolyn Williamson and husband Patrick of Louisa, Ky.; one son, Claude Monroe Jude and wife Pamela of Kermit, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Henry Jude and wife Jennifer of Fort Gay, W.Va., Candace Jude of South Carolina, Taylor Grant and Alyssa Grant, both of Prichard, David Grant of Ashland, Ky., Jessica Patrick and Emily Patrick, both of Louisa, and Laree Hodge of Kermit; and seven great grandchildren, Kylea, Mikayla, Kendalyn, Danica, Madison, Hayden, and Damon. Also surviving are two sisters, Beaulah Chaunalt of Columbus, Oh., and Carol Lambert of Wooster, Oh.; and two brothers, Glen Hatten and wife Jan of Seattle, Washington, and Clifford Hatten and wife Edna of Prichard. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatten Cemetery, Prichard. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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ROSEMARY ADKINS, 71, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. She was born April 8, 1940, at East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late Shirley and Gypsy Sellards Adkins. She was a homemaker and member of the former Spurlock Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Marshall University. A brother, Richard Adkins, also preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Joy Adkins and her companion Brad Payne of Huntington; a sister, Helen Sebastian and husband Wendell of Huntington; and three grandchildren, Emily Austin Spangler, Madeline Rose Spangler and Colin Robert Spangler; and two nephews, Kevin Sebastian and wife Tracey of Lavalette, W.Va., and John Sebastian of Ashland, Ky. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Rick Wilson. Interment will follow at the Adkins Family Cemetery, Wayne. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709.
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DENNIS M. DAVIS, 65, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 30, 2011. He was born March 9, 1946, in Huntington, a son of Sarah E. Workman Davis of Huntington and the late Harold R. Davis. He worked for the Wayne County Board of Education as a school bus driver. Mr. Davis was a U.S. Army veteran, and a member of the WV Army National Guard for over 18 years. Members of American Legion Post #93 Kenova Honor Guard will conduct graveside military rites. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Lee Davis. Other survivors include his wife Debra Bowens Davis; one son, Adam M. Davis of Huntington; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Kathleen Thomas of West Helena, Ark., Michelle and David Zornes of Catlettsburg, Ky., Sarah and Jon Tasso of Bremerton, Wash., and Britani and Kelvin Williams of Lewisville, Texas; one special nephew, Jason Bowens of Huntington; two special nieces, Amanda and Christina Bowens of Ironton, Ohio; three brothers and one sister-in-law, David Ray Davis of Maysville, Ga., Donald Lee and Connie Davis of Ironton, Ohio and Steve Davis of Huntington; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Robert LeMaster of Cleveland, Ohio and Teresa and Dennis Russell of Paintsville, Ky.; eight grandchildren, Janessa, K.J., Pori Aysia, Carys, Baron, Garrett, Caitlin and Devon. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., with Minister Pete Lunsford officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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RAYMOND HAROLD KILPATRICK, 83, of Lexington, SC, formerly of Wayne, WV died Saturday, April 30, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Rev. Vernon Perry. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV. He was born November 6, 1927 in Custer Park, son of Frank and Della Hulburt Kilpatrick. Raymond was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and was a retired construction worker. His wife, Freda Steward Kilpatrick also preceded him in death, along with a son, Gregory Ray Kilpatrick; and four sisters, Mayme Charter, Mabel Schoal, Elsie Hoffman, and Arlene Kilpatrick. Survivors include three daughters, Joyce McFedrick and fiancé, Ernie Jeffcoat, of Lexington, SC, Patricia Adkins and husband, Pete, Sharon Farmer and husband, David, all of Wayne, WV; two sons, Randall, Kilpatrick and wife, Mona of Branchland, WV, Wayne Kilpatrick of Huntington, WV; a brother, Robert Kilpatrick of Salisbury, MD; seventeen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.

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