WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES July

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

These obituaries for the month of July were compiled by Howard Osburn

BETTY SUE ADKINS, 76, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, July 1, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. She was born Nov. 23, 1934, at Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Edwin Maxwell and Brooke Preston Booton. A son, Duane Adkins, also preceded her in death. She was known in the area as a former co-owner of Adkins Grocery in Wayne for over 40 years. Betty is survived by her husband, Vernon Asbury "Tom" Adkins; three sons, Vernon A. "Tommy" Adkins and wife Pamela Sue of Wayne, W.Va., Tracy L. Adkins and wife Dawn of Proctorville, Ohio, and Tillman M. Adkins of Huntington, W.Va.; a special friend whom she loved as a daughter, Erica L. McVey of Huntington, W.Va.; four sisters, Genevieve Skeens and Judith Booton of Wayne, W.Va., Lynn Asbury of Huntington, W.Va., and Sherry Fellure and husband Tom of Kenova, W.Va.; a brother, Edwin "Macky" Booton and wife Sandy of Wayne, W.Va.; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Greg Tomblinson. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park in Huntington. Friends may call one hour prior to services Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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REV. GALLIE LEE ROBERTSON, 102, of Genoa, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 1, 2011. He was born August 16, 1908 in Wayne County, WV. He served as Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church for 55 years which he founded in 1959. His main passion in this life was to serve his Lord and he spread the word to everyone with which he came in contact. He started serving the Lord on September 1, 1928 and became a minister at the age of 21. He was also retired carpenter. A son of the late Bob and Marilyn Robertson, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 75 years, Mary Watts Robertson, two brothers John and Ezra, and three sisters Molly, Mary Elizabeth, and Eva. He was loved unconditionally and will be sadly missed by his only child, Ethel Robertson Harvey, with whom he made his home for the past five years; four grandchildren; Mrs. Harold (Barbara) Wilson, of Taylorsville, KY, Mrs. Jim (Bonnie) Arms, of Proctorville, OH, Mrs. Larry (Mary Lynn) Thompson of Genoa, WV, and Harold Curtis Harvey of Cincinnati, OH; nine great-grandchildren, Jackie Lee Adkins, MeLisa Davenport, Christy Adams, Beverly Luther, Michael Clary, Ben Thompson, Deana Akers, and Jennifer Smith and Dylan Thompson; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his special friend and caretaker Charlene Parsons of Genoa, WV. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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GLENNA "MARGARET" AKERS ADKINS, age 85, of Prichard, W.Va., loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, friend and child of God went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 1, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. She was born Aug. 19, 1925, a daughter of the late Flemon Jackson Akers and Rebecca Susan Braley. Margaret was a member of Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church. She was a long time member of the Centerville Homemakers Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Orville "Buck" Adkins. She is survived by one brother, Johnny (Wilma) Akers of Lakeland, Fla.; one son, Michael (Cheryl) Adkins of Wayne, W.Va.; three daughters, Patricia Adkins of South Charleston, W.Va., Ronda (Gary) Fortner of Prichard and Kathy (Bill) Robinson of Maple Valley, Wash.; three grandchildren, Erin (Albert) Collins of Prichard, Wesley (Ashley) Robinson of Maple Valley and Amanda Adkins of Huntington; five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Jace and Alyssa Collins of Newport, N.C., and Owen and Stella Robinson of Maple Valley; two special little friends, Ginger and Rascal; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, in memory of Glenna Margaret Adkins, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will begin at noon with Rev. Kim Stone officiating. Burial will follow in Cyrus Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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HERMAN EUGENE PIERCE, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the VA Regional Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1940 in Boyd County, Kentucky, a son of the late Clarence and Laura Belle Pierce. Three sisters, Louise Barker, Pauline Ross and Betty Pelfrey, also preceded him in death. Herman served in the US Army and was a member of River City Lighthouse Church, Huntington. He leaves behind his loving wife of 30 years, Phyllis Pierce; two daughters, Darlene Pierce and Connie Pierce Adkins; two sons, Chris Pierce and Gene Herman Pierce; two sisters, Brenda Ross and Bonnie Stiltner; one brother, Donald Pierce; one step-son, Chuck Adams; one step-daughter, Donna Foster; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday July 5, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne with Pastor and long time friend, James Van-Zandt officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
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CHARLES ARA MILLER, 50, of Genoa, WV, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011 at his residence. He was born October 1, 1960 in Cabell County, WV, a son of the late Ara and Hester Thompson Miller. He was a former utility lineman. A brother, Jimmy Miller, also preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, Charles Dana Miller and David Michael Miller, both of Wayne, WV; a step-son, Aaron Anthony Thompson of Wayne, WV; a sister, Debbie Mays and husband, Wendell of Barboursville, WV. There will be no visitation or services. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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ERNEST DALE FRYE, 33, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 at home. He was preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents, Harvey and Bess Ellis Russell; paternal great-grandparents, Haden and Geneva Collins Adkins; and maternal grandmother, Lois Pack Russell. He leaves behind his companion, Cora Cyrus; his mother, Valerie Russell Ferguson of East Lynn, W.Va.; his father Ernest Frye, Jr., of East Lynn; two children, Christopher Frye and Kaitlin Frye, at home; three sisters, Christi Blankenship of Wayne, Jessica Frye of East Lynn, and Kayla Frye of Genoa, W.Va.; one brother, Shane Skeens of East Lynn; one step-sister, Olivia Lane of Huntington; paternal grandmother Anna Frye of East Lynn; maternal grandfather, Harold Russell of East Lynn; special aunt, Lisa McComas of East Lynn; Best friend Sam Frye of Wayne; special friend Nikki Meadows of Wayne; several additional aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a host of friends. He will be sadly missed, but not forgotten. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Emual Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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LILLIAN MARIE ROSS WILLIAMSON, 74, of Genoa, WV, passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Brother Randy May officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. She was born April 28, 1937 at East Lynn, WV, a daughter of the late Jefferson and Cora Kelly Adams. Lillian was a homemaker and member of the former Lick Creek Baptist Church. Her first husband, Jim Ross, her second husband, Dillard Williamson, and a sister, Eileen Ball also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Anna Ross Georgi Bealke of Orlando, FL; a granddaughter, Laura Georgi of Huntington, WV; a sister, Ona Ross of Huntington; and a brother, Billy Adams of Dunlow, WV. Friends may call from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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PATRICIA JEANINE BRADSHAW, 71, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Crawford Bradshaw. Burial will follow at Forest Memorial Park, Milton, W.Va. She was born March 20, 1940, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Merrill and Bernice Morris Wyant. Patricia was a homemaker. Survivors include her loving husband, Bob Bradshaw; a daughter Elizabeth Clark and husband Thomas of Chesapeake, Ohio; two sons, Christopher Bradshaw and wife Kelley of Danville, Indiana, Aaron Bradshaw and wife Tina of Ashland, Ky.; two brothers, Ronald Wyant and wife Linda of Proctorville, Ohio, Barry Wyant and wife Gail of Huntington, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Katelynn McCoy, Travis Bradshaw, Allison McCoy, Ashley Bradshaw and Patrick Clark, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.
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PATSY MAYNARD SMITH, 92, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at the home of a granddaughter in Wytheville, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Elders Orville Damron and Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. She was born June 28, 1919 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Lindsey and Maude Asbury Maynard. Patsy was a retired pharmaceutical aide at the former Huntington State Hospital and was a member of the Echo United Baptist Church. Her husband, Welston Smith, a sister, Norma Lee Fletcher, four brothers, Hubert, Junior, Carlos and Paris Maynard, and a son-in-law, Tob Adkins, also preceded her in death. She is survived by one special daughter, Jadie Adkins of Ashland, Ky.; two grandchildren, Crickett Augevich and husband, Paul, of Wytheville, Va., and Petie Gilbert of Trenton, Fla.; three great-grandchildren, James Ian McGrath and wife, Amanda, of Clearwater, Fla., Kadie Walsh of Kodiak, Alaska, and Seth Walsh and wife, Jessica, of Wytheville, Va.; two great-great-grandchildren, Haven Walsh and Weston McGrath; a special sister, Seay Hess of St. Charles, Mo.; a special niece, Lexa Carr and husband, Skip, of St. Peters, Mo.; a special nephew, Phillip Jackson and wife, Joyce, of South Point, Ohio; special friends, Truman and Linda McSweeny, Orville and Billie Jo Damron, Della Trautwein, Sally and Chester Napier, Roger and Sue Maynard and families; a special caregiver, Lori Brewer, and a host of other friends and family. She will be sadly missed by all. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.
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TIMOTHY ALLEN MARSHALL, 40, of Wayne, WV, passed, away Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV by Pastor Ken Allen. Burial will follow at the Adams-Marshall Cemetery at Genoa, WV. He was born June 2, 1969 at West Hamlin, WV, a son of Bertha Mae Adams Noble of Wayne and the late Delmas Marshall. He was a member of Carpenter's Local 302 of Huntington. A brother, Chris Marshall and a cousin, Ronnie Brewer, Jr. also precede him in death. Survivors include two daughters, Breanna Marshall and Chelsey Marshall, both of Wayne, WV; two sons, Timothy Allen Marshall, II and Keith Allen Marshall, both of Wayne; six sisters, Patricia Porter of West Hamlin, WV, Lisa Thompson, Eula Duff, Sherry Bowen, Jennifer Followay and Alyssa Marshall, all of Wayne; three brothers, Jimmy Hiat, Jennings Noble, Jr., and Dustin Allen Noble, all of Wayne. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until service time Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.
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GLADYS IRENE PERDUE JAMES, 90, of St. Albans, W.Va., formerly of Ceredo, widow of Vernal Kenneth James, died July 7, 2011, at home. She was a homemaker. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, W.Va. Burial at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Visitation from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross or Lakeview United Methodist Church, 2624 E. Parkview Drive, St. Albans, WV 25177.
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DONALD RAY MILLER, 50 of Huntington, WV died July 7, 2011 at his residence 419 2nd street Apt. 2. Date of Birth 8/24/1960, 50 years old white male, lived in Chattaroy, WV. Has possibly one sister still living by the name of Gail. Please Contact Brian Stewart with Ferrell-Chambers funeral home with any information at 304-522-7777 or 1-877734-1619.
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OPAL VIOLET THACKER, 94, of Huntington, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 8, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 11, 2011, at 3 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Home by Pastor Randy Lavender. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. Opal was born Sept. 12, 1916, in Wayne County, W.Va., the daughter of the late O' Jennings Smith and Meda Allen Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pearley Estil Thacker; and six brothers and two sisters. She was a homemaker and a member of the Jackson Avenue Church of God Holiness and a Faithful Christian. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Chapman; and four grandchildren, Susan Perdue, Stanley Chapman, Sheldon Chapman and Shawn Chapman; and 11 great-grandchildren, Brittany, Ashley, Robert and Ethan Perdue, Andrew, Hannah, Joshua, Alexander, Hunter and Noah Chapman, and Cheyenne Arbogast; and one great-great-grandchild, James Sperry. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Jackson Avenue Church of God Holiness. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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ELVA PRICE CAMPBELL, 92, of Huntington, W.Va., died Friday, July 8, 2011, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastors Scott Jenkins and Steve Williams officiating. Burial will be in Milton Cemetery, Milton, W.Va. Elva was born Aug. 14, 1918, in Cabell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late William Thomas and Elnora Cyrus Price. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred H. Campbell; great-grandson, Emanuel Nixon; a loving son-in-law, James Ball; and two infant sisters. Survivors include four daughters, Venita Anderson and husband Darrell, Kay Ball, and Marsha Moore, all of Huntington, and Tanya Plybon and husband Dwight of Barboursville; eight grandchildren, Richard Anderson and wife Amy, Christina Anderson Kimball and husband Rob, Michael Nixon and wife Kristin, Kathi Nixon Jenkins and husband Ben, Jamie Ball and wife Mary, Jeffery Ball and wife Angela, Amanda Moore Smith and husband Nathan, and Christopher Moore; 11 great-grandchildren, Nikki Anderson and fiancé Nicholas, Samantha Anderson and fiancé Seth, Connor Anderson-Kimball, Nathan Kimball, Mason Anderson, Mckenna and Jillene Nixon, Joshua Arnold, Alexis Ross, Anna and Jacob Ball; and one great-great-granddaughter, Brooklynn Anderson. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Floral arrangements will be accepted or donations to Hospice of Huntington. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2011. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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Memorial services for PEGGY S. McQUEEN, 78, of Cullman, Ala., will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2011, at Destiny Church in Cullman, Pastor Fred Rivers officiating. Peggy died at home Monday, July 4, 2011, of complications of pancreatic cancer and liver cancer. Peggy was born April 4, 1933, in Prichard, W.Va., to John and Corinne Thompson Smith. She graduated from Fort Gay High School in 1951, and married Charles E. "Pete" McQueen on May 18, 1957 in Fort Gay. They moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1957. Peggy retired from The Columbus Dispatch in 1993, and in 2000, Peggy and Pete moved to their dream home on Lewis Smith Lake near Cullman. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers David E. Smith, formerly of Louisa, Ky., and Gordon R. "Dick" Smith, formerly of Buckeye Lake, Ohio. Peggy is survived by her husband, Pete; daughter Leslie K. McQueen of Columbus, Ohio; sons John (Donna) McQueen, of Cullman; Charles L. McQueen of Hilliard, Ohio and Darren K. McQueen of Madison, Ala.; sister Karen J. Myer of Fort Gay; brother Edwin S. (Joyce) Smith of Butler, Ala.; sister-in-law JoAnn Sword Smith of Louisa, Ky.; aunts Estelle Thompson Baisden of Fort Gay and Glenna Thompson Damron of Inverness, Fla.; and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Destiny Church is located at 566 County Road 1339, Cullman, AL 35058; take I-65 Exit 310, head east on Highway 157 for about 2 miles to the stop light, which is just past the Cullman Stockyard. Turn left at the light, travel about 1/2-mile. The church is on the right. The McQueen family wishes to extend its gratitude to Peggy and Pete's niece, Donna Green of Mt. Olive, Ala., and the staff of New Beacon Hospice for their extraordinary care during Peggy's illness. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Peggy's name to New Beacon Hospice of Jasper, 302 Blackwell Dairy Rd., Jasper, AL, 35504 or the Palliative Care Program at Princeton Baptist Medical Center c/o Baptist Health Foundation, P.O. Box 830605, Birmingham, AL 35222.
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CANDY LEE MALLORY, 38, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, on July 9, 2011. Candy was born October 19, 1972, to Joyce and Sammy Tomblin. Candy is survived by her husband, Robert L. Mallory of Kenova; three beautiful children, Kristin, Emily and Alexander Lovisa; two step-sons, Justin and Ryan Mallory of Groveport, Ohio; and three grandsons, Dakota, Caleb and Hayden Mallory. She is also survived by her sister Rosie Vance of Kenova; brothers James Starkey of Huntington, Larry and wife B.J. Tomblin of Tennessee; and mother-in-law Nancy Mallory of Huntington; nieces and nephews Joshua Vance, Kaylee Starkey, Curtis and Megan Tomblin; and special uncle and aunt George Tomblin, Rose and Robert Garcia; and special friends at ITT Tech. Candy was a loving and caring wife and mother. She was studying to be a Registered Nurse. Candy was a beautiful person who will be missed by a host of family and friends. Her memory and dreams will never be forgotten. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Chadd Hatfield at Tucker Memorial Baptist Church, Huntington, on Sunday, July 17, 2011, at 2 p.m. Visitation at Reger Funeral Home will be Saturday, July 16, 2011, from 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Candy Mallory c/o People's Bank.
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CULLIE WILLIAMSON, 85, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 10, 2011, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Dr. C.J. Adkins. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. He was born July 16, 1925, in Crum, W.Va., a son of the late Jim and Lucinda Salmons Williamson. Cullie was a retired coal miner for Island Creek Coal and was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. From his birth, surviving the Great Depression, drafted out of high school to Omaha Beach in 1944, and raising five children, he was truly a member of this country's "Greatest Generation." He was also a member of the Silver Creek United Baptist Church, and for the last few years, had attended the Westmoreland Baptist Church. He was a 50-year member and a Past Master of the Jewell Lodge No. 140 of Crum, W.Va., which will conduct graveside rites. Also preceding him in death was his first wife, Minerva Ratcliff Williamson; his second wife, Elma Perdue Hicks Williamson; a sister, Reba Ramey; four brothers, Cecil, Clifton, Roy and Walter Williamson. Survivors include three daughters, Geneva George and husband Joe of Huntington, W.Va., Deborah May and husband John of Kenova, W.Va., Sherri Brewer and husband Steve of Crum, W.Va.; two sons, Larry D. Williamson and wife Jan of Huntington, W.Va., Roger Williamson and wife Kelli of Cartersville, Ga.; a sister, Estelle Crum of Crum, W.Va.; a brother, James Williamson and wife Mary of Kenova, W.Va.; two stepsons, Melvin Hicks and wife Kay of Huntington, W.Va., Bob Hicks of Shady Springs, W.Va.; 10 grandchildren, Cullie D. Williamson, Joedy and Tim George, Brad and Jason May, Ashley and Alex Williamson, Misty Villarreal, Austin and Cullen Brewer; three great-grandchildren, Macie, Marissa and Gavin. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.
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REV. MARCUS AVERY EARP III, died at his residence in Hedgesville, WV, on July 11, 2011. He was born January 27, 1928, at Huntington, a son of the late Marcus Avery Earp II and Addie L. McGinnis Earp. Reverend Earp was a minister of the Fort Gay United Methodist Church in Fort Gay, WV, for two years, 1955-1957. He attended Wesley Theological Seminary. Upon graduation from Wesley Theological Seminary in 1961, Reverend Earp was accepted as an Elder in the Baltimore-Washington Conference. Revered Earp served in the United Methodist Church, and retired in 1992. He was a member of Wayne Masonic Lodge #18 AF&AM. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce Smith Earp; son Marcus Avery Earp IV of Herndon, Va.; daughter Kathryn Earp Spradling and husband Richard of Chambersburg, Pa.; two grandchildren, Jaime Michelle Fraley-Wagner and husband Jacob, and Jonathan Marcus Earp; one great-grandson Avery Matthew Wagner. Reverend Earp is also survived by his brother, Carroll Mac Earp and wife Clyda of Lavalette, WV, and their children James Carroll Earp, Charles McGinnis Earp and Tammy Lou Powell; a sister-in-law, JoAnn Smith Bartram and husband Don of Huntington, WV and their son David Meek. Viewing will be held at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV July 17, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Florence Memorial United Methodist Church, Dickson, WV on Monday, July 18, 2011, at 1 p.m., followed by the burial at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, WV.
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EDD PRESTON, 86, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at his home. He was born Feb. 1, 1925, at Georges Creek, Ky. he was the son of the late Walter and Dove Preston. He was preceeded in death by his wife Josephine Arrington Preston, one sister, Jewell Dean Preston, two brothers; Paul D. Preston and Walter Preston. Edd was Funeral Director and Embalmer and owner of Young Funeral Home Inc. for 40 years. He also was a member of the State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers for 24 years and was also past president of the State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. He was veteran of the U.S. Navy in WW II. He is survived by one son George E. Preston of Louisa, Ky. one sister; Frances Cunningham of South Charleston, W.Va. one brother-in-law Dr. Walter Lee & wife Judith Arrington of Louisa, Ky. One sister-in-law Kay Preston of South Charleston, W.Va., several nieces and nephews. Funeral was at 2 p.m.. Friday at Young Funeral Home Chapel. With burial following Greenlawn Cemetery Louisa.
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RAYMOND L. BLACK, 71, of Huntington, W.Va., died July 13, 2011, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. He is survived by two sisters, Deborah Bexfield Hoptry and her husband Jim of Huntington and Marilyn Bexfield; three brothers, Larry Black and Kenny Eggleston of Huntington and Charles Bexfield of Kingwood, W.Va.; two nieces, Jessica and Angela Bowen; one nephew, Scott Bexfield and four great-nieces, Makenzie, Kiley, Emily and Skyler, all of Huntington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wildwood First Church of God Building Fund, Ashland, Ky. Beard Mortuary, Huntington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com
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TIMOTHY HARMON, 45, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Wednesday July 13, 2011 at Three Rivers Medical Center following a brief illness. Timothy was born April 23, 1966 at Cleveland, TN, the son of William Harmon and the late Helen Blankenship Harmon. He was a coal miner employed by Rock Springs Development. Survivors include his loving wife Marcella Evans Harmon; children Brittany Harmon and Mark Keller of Louisa, Michael and Lynette Pruitt also of Louisa, Tammy Fieldhouse of Morgantown WV, John and Marsha Evans of Lexington, KY, Lisa and Dirk Neff of Columbus, OH, Beverly Pearson of Sidney, Kentucky, and Michael Marcum of Inez, Ky.; his father and stepmother William and Claudette Harmon of TN., his mother-in-law Edna Nickels of Columbus, OH.; a brother David Harmon of Lexington NC; and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 16th at 11 a.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home by Rev. Willie Gene Hayes. Burial will follow in the Yatesville Memorial Gardens at Louisa. Condolences may be made at www.timeformemory. com/wilson.
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CALVIN TED ROE, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to join his Lord Thursday, July 14, 2011. He was born in Wayne County, W.Va., on May 11, 1924, the son of the late Clifford Lisle and Cora Mae Lockhart Roe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Carlos Glenn, Azel W. "Shot" (Dorma Lee Graham), sisters Geraldine (Hiram) Jackson, Patricia L. (Ronnie) Miller, brothers-in-law, Bobby Cook, Albert W. Ramey, Denvil Eagle, John Rowsey and Don Kyle. Also preceding him in death were daughter-in-law Terry Chadwick Roe, special nieces Barbara Sue Roe Dolin, Debbie Eagle Fry, Brenda Kay Lester Lucas and nephew Hiram Ronald Jackson. Survivors include his wife of 53-years, Iris Jean Bias Roe; son Gregory Scott Roe and his fiancé, Teresa Barbour Adkins; son Roger Ellis and his wife Melinda Kay Conrad Roe, and daughter Diana Lynn and her husband Robert Michael Bowen, granddaughter Angela Aaron Crisel (Joey) Trader, their daughter Hallie Morgan and son Jonas Luc, grandson Robert Michael (Amanda Nicole Fulks) Bowen II and their son Benjamen Jacen, grandson Jonathon David (Christina Faith Ball) Roe and their daughter Abigail Faith, granddaughter Sabrina Brandelle Bowen (Jeffrey Allen) Salmons and their son, Jayson Allen, and daughter, Evelyn Grace. Also surviving are six sisters, Hope Ramey Kyle, Jacqeline (Basil) Asbury, Anna Lee Eagle, Glenna Cook, Charlotte Rowsey and Linda (Ken) Martucci, brothers-in-law, William C. Bias, Douglas F. Bias, B. Wayne (Barbara) Bias, sister-in-law Flo Thompson and many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Ted joined the Civilian Conservation Corps as a teenager, learning stone work while helping to build facilities throughout West Virginia including those at Bluebend. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the European/African/Middle Eastern Theaters during World War II. He retired as a bricklayer from Connors' Steel after 30-years and 8-months of service. A member of Camp Creek Freewill Baptist Church for 32-years, his life was a testimony to his faith in God. A quiet, humble man, all who took time to know him could see his great love for the Lord and for his family. He was a lifelong farmer and liked nothing better than working his farm and tending his livestock. An avid gardener, he was known for the many beautiful roses he started from slips for friends and family. This season, he was growing a vegetable garden along with the next three generations of his family. He was mischievous and enjoyed joking and story-telling with those close to him. Children loved him almost as much as he loved them and they gravitated to him wherever he was. He was greatly loved and respected by all who knew him. Words cannot express how sorely he will be missed. His sons, son-in-law, grandsons and grandsons-in-law will serve as pallbearers. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2011, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Brother Willis Mills and Brother Cothea Workman. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery, Huntington. Donations to Hospice of Huntington may be made in his memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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CLARENCE "DENNY" DENNIS BOOTH, 89, of Charleston, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 15, 2011, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home after a long illness. Born November 5, 1921, he was the son of the late Clarence Eugene and Etta Dennis Booth of Centerville, Wayne County, W.Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Roy and Howard Booth, and a sister, Leora Dawson. Denny had a former career with Chapman Printing Company, Huntington, W.Va. Denny and his wife, Lucy, started their own engraving business and named it Denlu Engraving. They worked it for 20 years. Denny served in the United States Air Force during World War II as a cryptographer. He was an avid golfer and was a very prominent player. He kept himself active on the golf course. He is survived by his wife of 69-1/2 years, Lucy Edna Booth, of Charleston, and several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home with Dr. Dennis L. Johnson officiating. Graveside services will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. The family will receive friends and family from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Charleston Baptist Temple, 209 Morris St., Charleston, WV. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com. Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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SHIRLEY DYER, 87, of Huntington, W.Va., joined her loving husband in Heaven on Thursday, July 15, 2011. She was born March 2, 1924, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Galley and Nancy Frasher. Her husband, Ted Dyer, also preceded her in death along with daughter, Monzola Adkins, and infant twins, Joella and Keith Dyer. Shirley was a member of the Elmwood Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Dannie Dyer and wife Mary of Prichard, W.Va.; son-in-law, Robert Adkins of Huntington; four grandchildren, Keith Adkins and wife Robin, Jeff Adkins and wife Earlene, Dannie Dyer II and wife Phoenix, and Georgia Carrie Coronato and husband Mark; four great-grandchildren, Seth Adkins and wife Sarah, Emily Adkins, Kaylin Adkins and Hannah Adkins; and one great-great-grandson, Grady Cole Adkins, all of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Rick Glass and Manfred Langer officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home
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JAMES CARL RICE, 50, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 15, 2011. Born May 10, 1961 in Huntington, W.Va., James served in the US Army and attended Laurel Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandpa George Diamond whom he loved and cared for. Survivors include his parents, Dennis and June Diamond Rice; one sister, Jeanie Blankenship; and one brother, Mike Rice, all of Wayne. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Friends may call one hour prior to service on Monday.
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CHARLES WALLACE DAWSON, 82, of Milton, W.Va., passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the Spring Valley VA Medical Center. He was born October 14, 1928, in Fort Gay, W.Va., the eldest son of George Wallace and Jessie Raines Dawson. He was raised at Crum, W.Va., and he graduated from Wayne High School in 1946. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, where he was a staff sergeant and a cryptographer at the time of his discharge in 1949. He entered what was then Marshall College and graduated with a BA in Business Administration in 1952. He then married Sally Janet Dameron, who preceded him in death, and with whom he had two sons, Charles W. (Anita Tabor) Dawson Jr., and Jon Preston Dawson, all of Milton. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Jon Preston Dawson Jr. and Alexandria Dawson of Milton, and Elizabeth Hughes Taylor of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Herbert Dawson of Crum and Jack Dawson of Columbus, Ohio; and one sister-in-law, Ima Jean Dawson of Crum. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James Franklin Dawson and Ralph Leon Dawson, and two sisters, Mary Carroll Reinhardt and Phyllis Ann "Dolly" Browning. He was owner and president of Hogan Storage and Transfer of Williamson, W.Va., at the time of his retirement. He was a member of the Wayne County Genealogical and Historical Society, a Kentucky Colonel, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Sons of the Confederacy, and the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. He was also an avid fan of the Thundering Herd football team and never missed a home game for over 20 years. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton with Dr. Allen Reasons, pastor of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton.
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GOLDIE RAMEY SPRY, 93 of Lumberport, W.Va., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 16, 2011, at her daughter's residence in Fort Gay, W.Va., surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Elders Roger Maynard, Tommy Damron and Tony Clay. Burial will follow at Queen's Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. She was born September 19, 1917, at Parkers Creek, W.Va., a daughter of the late Cleveland and Nancy Vance Ramey. Goldie was a homemaker and member of the Echo United Baptist Church. Her husband, Fletcher Spry; son, Arlie Spry; sisters, May Nelson, Dorlene Combs, Odessa Williamson, Vina Browning and Sarah Cooper; and brothers, Archie, Denzel, Edmond, Owen, Steve and Clinton Ramey, also preceded her in death. Survivors include six daughters, Ina Fay (Otis) Watts and Yvonne (Doug) McQuaid, all of Lumberport, W.Va., Cynthia (Nelson) Blankenship of Hernando, Fla., Nancy (Roy) Moon of Fort Gay, W.Va., Clista (Jim) Radcliff of Clarksburg, W.Va., Mary (Joe) Wright of Waynesboro, Ga.; a loving daughter-in-law, Glenda Spry also of Lumberport, W.Va.; three sons, Bill (Edith) Spry of Fort Gay, W.Va., Cleve (Wilma) Spry of Valley Grove, W.Va., Richard Spry of Lumberport, W.Va.; one sister, Martha Williamson of East Lynn, W.Va.; a special sister-in-law, Dona Ramey of Harts, W.Va.; 22 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to send a special thank you to Hospice of Huntington and to Dr. Brandon Webb. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.
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CHARLES EDWARD HARRIS, 48, of Huntington, W.Va., died Saturday, July 16, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born July 28, 1962, in Huntington, a son of Lois Harris Jones of Huntington and the late William G. Harris Jr. Charles was a talented musician who played many instruments and loved music. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one daughter, Jade Rochelle Harris of Huntington; his girlfriend, Tammy Davis of Huntington; two sisters, Billie Marie (Harry) Smith Jr. of Lavalette and Ann (Doug) Berry of Huntington; two brothers, William G. "Skip" (Patricia) Harris III of Prichard and Johnny W. (Tammy) Harris of Huntington; a very special friend, James Ward; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. A graveside service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Carol McKay officiating at the Bean Cemetery in Prichard, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association, West Virginia Region, P.O. Box 12110, Charleston, WV 25302. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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HARRY EDWARD COMBS, 89, of Kenova , W.Va., went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 17, 2011, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted noon Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Napier officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Harry was born July 14, 1922, in Catlettsburg, Ky., son of the late Harrison and Mollie Pack Combs. He was retired from the J.C. Hamer Lumber Company, where he worked for 33 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during WW II, the American Legion Post #93 Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth E. Combs. He is survived by one son, Harry T. Caniff and daughter-in-law Brinda Caniff of Kenova; one very special granddaughter, Rhenda Caniff and her fiancé Justin Chapman of Barboursville, W.Va. Harry will be greatly missed by family, friends and neighbors, which were very special to him. A very special thank you to the Hospice House of Huntington for all their tender loving care. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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JAMES ROBERT TONEY - In loving memory of James Robert Toney, 44, of Wayne, W.Va., who passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born November 20, 1966 in Huntington, W.Va., and was employed at Wooten's Machine Shop. His father, Lynn B. Toney preceded him in death along with a very special aunt, Erma Toney. Survivors include his mother, Anna Faye Toney of Wayne; his loving a caring companion of 15 years, Stephanie D. Stevenson of Lavalette, W.Va.; and three very special children, Brianna Toney, Collin Toney, and Tucker Toney, all of Wayne. Also surviving are special aunts, Ilene Brumfield, Mae Crockett, both of Wayne, Olive Booth of Florida, and Edna Thompson of Kenova; and numerous additional aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and close friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Dave Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral on Thursday. James will be missed but not forgotten.
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ETHEL FERNE FERGUSON SIEGEL, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Kenova, W.Va., died Monday, July 18, 2011, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Huntington, W.Va. She was born May 17, 1921, in Kenova, a daughter of the late William and Ida Virginia Lewis Ferguson Sr. She had worked as a clerk for Bells Department Store. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jack Siegel; a daughter Mary Ida Farmer and a brother William Ferguson Jr. She is survived by one nephew and his wife, David and Gloria Ferguson of Huntington; one great-nephew, Brian Ferguson of Dallas, Texas and one great-niece, Alisha Ferguson of Charlotte, N.C. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. A graveside service will follow beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Cyrus Cemetery, Prichard, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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PATRICK JOSEPH DeMARCO, 26, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away at home on Monday, July 18, 2011. He was born April 1, 1985, in Huntington, and was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Audrey Adkins, Sandra DeMarco, and Maxine Ellis. Survivors include his fiancée, Ashley Williamson and parents Susan and Johnny Adkins, all of Huntington; one sister, Tasha Allen of Tennessee; brother Shawn Adkins, grandfather John Adkins, cousins Jeffrey Adkins and girlfriend Hannah, all of Huntington; aunt and uncle Laura and Tony of Garfield, Ohio; special uncle Michael DeMarco of Proctorville, Ohio; uncle Okie Adkins and wife Sheila of Huntington; and a host of very special friends and family, too numerous to mention. Funeral service will be conducted noon Friday, July 22, 2011, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Dial officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowen Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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GLADYS MARIE CALDWELL PARSLEY, 97, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 18, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She was born August 21, 1913 in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late John M. and Martha Maynard Caldwell. Gladys was a member of the Spirit of Faith International Pentecostal Church of Christ, Kenova. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Luther Ray Parsley and several sisters and brothers. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Luther Ray (Teofila) Parsley Jr. of Norfolk, Va.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Norma (Winford) Wood of Kenova and Phyllis (Roger) Bishop of Muscatine, Iowa; two sisters, Nora Hodge and Nellie Ferguson, both of Kenova; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. with Rev. Cecil Henderson and Pastor Tim Crabtree officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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CHARLES BALLARD HALE, 80, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away July 19, 2011, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2011, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va., with burial following. Mr. Hale was born July 29, 1930, at East Lynn, W.Va., son of the late Lucien S. and Linda Miller Hale. he was a retired typesetter for The Herald-Dispatch, having worked there 40 years. He was a member of the Ceredo (W.Va.) Church of Christ, and was a veteran of the Korean War. Surviving Mr. Hale are his wife Avonelle Crawford Hale; a son Edward Arley Hale of Foley, Ala.; and three grandchildren, Heather, Elizabeth and Ashley. There is no visitation. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.
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MOSE ARTHUR NAPIER, 79, of Ceredo, W.Va., was reunited with June, his wife of 56 years and love of his life, in the presence of our Lord on Thursday, July 21, 2011. He was born Oct. 14, 1931, to the late William K. and Ethel Mae Napier at Ceredo, W.Va. He was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School, after which he proudly served his country with the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable discharge after being stationed in Korea and Japan. He then attended Marshall College and earned B.A. and master degrees in education. He was an educator and administrator for the Wayne County, W.Va., school system. He taught at Buffalo High School and was assistant principal, then principal of same. He became assistant superintendent of Wayne County Schools before becoming superintendent in 1974. Before retiring in 1988, he returned to the classroom to teach at Ceredo-Kenova High School, as teaching was his first love during his time as an educator. In 1969, he became mayor of Ceredo. During his 40-year reign as mayor, his vision for the future brought growth to the town in the form of business and industry, beautification, historical importance, government and population. One can appreciate his love for his hometown through reading his book, "The History of Ceredo," and through his writings and editing of The New Crescent, a revival of Ceredo's original newspaper, The Crescent. His lifelong dedication to Ceredo was recognized in 2000 when the U.S. Rt. 60 bridge over Twelvepole Creek at the east end of the town was rebuilt and named "The Mose A. Napier Bridge." He was a member from childhood and deacon emeritus of First Baptist Church of Ceredo. He was a member of the Rotary Club and the Masonic Lodge. Last fall, he earned lifetime membership in the Masonic Lodge after being a member of Crescent Lodge No. 32 for 50 years, during which time he served a term as worshipful master. As well as his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a grandson, William Napier Miranda; a brother, William K. Napier; and five sisters, Lorraine Norris, Virginia Muncy, Lillian Porter, Shirley Craig and Dorothy Napier. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Sherrie Napier Miranda and Steven Nelson; a very special granddaughter, Sarah Ann Miranda of Huntington, W.Va.; a son and daughter-in-law, Philip A. and Elisabeth Napier; a very special former daughter-in-law, Cynthia Agee Napier; and three very special grandsons, Alexander, Grant, and Clark Napier, all of Canberra, Australia; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth "Johnny" and Bill Wild of Dayton, Ohio; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews. During the 10 months and 10 days between his death and that of his wife June, he was excellently and lovingly cared for in his home by very special caregivers, Barbara Robertson, Crystal Perkins, Sonya Freize, Melinda Jones, Melissa Gayheart, Sierra Freize; and former caregivers, Jada Keesee, Pearl Shepard, April Robertson and Erika Ramey; and his faithful dog, Mindy. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Ceredo with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating. Military and Masonic honors will be conducted at the graveside at time of burial in the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, W.Va. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Ceredo on Monday, July 25, 2011, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com. The family requests expressions of sympathy be made by donation to Hospice of Huntington. These may be made at the church. Mose will be remembered for the positive impact he had on the lives of many through education, government, church and family.
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EMMAZETTE MAYNARD THOMPSON UPCHURCH, 63, of Hoschton, Ga., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on July 23, 2011, of pancreatic cancer. She was born January 15, 1948, to the late Tim and Marjory Taylor Maynard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Russell Allen Thompson, a younger brother Daniel Tim Maynard and a nephew Brennan Maynard. She is survived by her husband Arthur B. Upchurch; daughter Amy Beth Griffin and her husband Daniel of Buford, Ga.; granddaughters Christina Walters and her husband Mike of Gainesville, Ga., Racheal Rindfleisch of Buford, Ga.; son Wesley Allen Thompson and his wife Cortni; grandson Andrew of Columbus, Ohio; step-sons David Upchurch of San Francisco, Brian Upchurch and his daughter Tyler of Mansfield, Ga., Jason Upchurch and his wife Jessica, grandson Trysan and granddaughter Juliana of Bethesda, Md.; sisters Opal Blake of South Point, Ohio, Annie McClure of Jefferson, Ga., and Connie Jones and her husband Ronald of Huntington, W.Va.; brothers, Randale Maynard and his wife Vivian of South Point, Ohio and Alvis Maynard and his wife Clydene of Tucson, Ariz.; sister-in-law Kathleen Maynard of Huntington, W.Va., and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Beard Mortuary with Rev. C.J. Adkins officiating. Interment will follow at Community Memorial Gardens in Wayne, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc., 2150 Limestone Pkwy, Ste 222, Gainesville, Ga., 30501 or the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 until 9 p.m. at Beard Mortuary. Online condolences may be expressed at www.beardmortuary.com.
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BENJAMIN L. "BENNY" DeFOE , 83, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011, at the Heritage Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by his nephew, Rev. Duane DeFoe. Private burial at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. He was born October 18, 1927, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Benjamin L. and Rachel Marie Owens DeFoe. He was a retired employee of Armco Steel and a U.S. Air Force veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Keenan DeFoe; three brothers, Bill DeFoe, Max Arthur and Keith DeFoe; and two sisters Crystal Balmes and Lois Jean Vincent. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law Rick and Faye DeFoe, Kevin Todd and Debra DeFoe and a daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Keith Thacker, all of Huntington; three granddaughters, Kelly Simerman, Chantel DeFoe and Sarah Fullerton; two great-grandchildren, Ashley Mathis and Kyle Simerman; two sisters, Rene Brumfield of Cleveland, Ohio, and Rachel Brooks of Texas; a sister-in-law, Marcie Defoe of Colorado, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. The family wishes to express a very special thank you to Faye DeFoe for all that she has done for our father. On line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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CURTIS A. ASBURY, 93, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 23, 2011. He was born September 24, 1917, in Wayne, W.Va., a gift to parents Charles W. and Sarah Perry Asbury. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by five brothers, Charles (Perry), Tom, Jim, Jack and Neal Asbury, as well as three sisters, Billy Asbury Cloud Runyon, Reba Asbury Kobliska and Charlene Asbury Hyden. Three surviving siblings include brother Ted Asbury and wife Ailene, and sisters Lillian Asbury Brown and Connie Asbury Kinney. Many knew him as "Curt" or "Pap" from Mingo TV and Appliance in Kermit, W.Va., or as the Supervisor of Wayne County Department of Highways, or most notably from Asbury's Grocery in Dunlow. In his early Christian life, he contributed to the creation of the Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church, where he was a member and served as director of Sunday School classes. Later he was called to the Fairmount United Baptist Church in Dunlow, where he faithfully served as Deacon for many years. He enjoyed fishing from his houseboat with family, especially his grandson Jimmy and his canine companions. Family was his greatest and most fulfilling achievement, which he began with his wife Millie Ferguson Asbury. He is survived by Millie, his wife of 72 years; two admiring sons, Elijah Ronald Asbury and wife Doris and Michael Lee Asbury; three grandchildren, Rhonda Asbury Clovis and husband Matthew, Melissa Asbury Cagigas, and James "Jimmy" Asbury; three great-grandchildren, Sarah Blackburn and husband Jeff, Rachel Doss and husband Todd, and John Cagigas; as well as one great-great-grandchild, Elijah Wade Blackburn. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p m. Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Elders Emanuel Ferguson, Gid Marcum and Jesse Allen, with his brother Ted Asbury conducting graveside rites at the Asbury Cemetery, Dunlow. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home. The family would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank Ladie Burke and all staff at Dignity Hospice for making his journey home a dignified passing. The family would also like to recognize caregiver Amanda Clay and staff of Wayne County Community Services, along with longstanding family friend, Millie Jane Parish for their special care and consideration. Special regards to Rhonda Clovis, devoted granddaughter, and husband Matt for their dedication and care in honoring his final days. "A life lived for the Lord ends with great reward."
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BESSIE MAE WILSON, 66, of Kenova, W.Va., is rejoicing in heaven today after passing away Sunday July 24, 2011. Bessie was born March 28, 1945, in Logan, W.Va., to the late Andrew and Rene Crabtree. She was preceded in death by her sister Joyce Ann and three brothers, Henry, Darrel and Ray Crabtree. She is survived by her daughter Toni (Chris) Chadwick of Huntington and her son Gary (Kathy) Wilson of Proctorville, Ohio, and her four loving grandchildren Corey Wilson, Amber, Blake and Marissa Chadwick, along with two sisters, Dorthy (Scott) Cullars of Huntington and Faye (Bill) Norgaard of Washington state. She was retired from Calgon Carbon in Kentucky and left a host of friends and family whose lives she touched in an inspirational way. Everyone knew she worshipped God and cherished her children. Mom, you were truly a special person, and the world was better for having known you. Words cannot express how much we love and miss you. Friends may visit the family on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Tim Crabtree. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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ROGER D. ASBURY, dear son of the late Walter T. and Ruth M. Pratt Asbury, caring brother of the late Jeffery Asbury Ladrach and Thomas Asbury; survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Tuesday, July 26, 2011, age 62, residence Milford, OH. Services were at Evans Funeral Home, Milford, Ohio, Tuesday, August 2, 7 p.m., visitation 6-7 PM. Graveside service, Wednesday, August 3, 1:00 PM, Asbury Cem., Dunlow, WVa. www.evansfuneralhome.com.
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ELIZABETH CYRUS PROPPS, age 67, of Orrville, formerly of Rittman, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at her residence, following a long period of declining health. Elizabeth was born on February 1944, in Holden, WV, to John and Mary (Bartram) Cyrus. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and cooking and loved the Lord. She especially loved spending time with her family. Surviving are a son, Charles Napier Jr.; a daughter, Jeannie Napier; grandchildren, Kimberly Bartram, and Milton Bartram Jr.; and brothers, John B. Cyrus of Orrville, and Orben (Katherine) Cyrus of Akron. She was preceded in death by brothers, Minnis E., James G., and Wilburn G. Cyrus; and a sister, Mildred May Cyrus. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2011, at Docks Creek Cemetery in Kenova, WV, with Pastor Larry Rickey officiating. Friends called from 6-8 PM on Thursday (tonight), at Auble Funeral Home in Orrville. Online registry and expressions of condolence may be made at the funeral home's web site at www.aublefuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Road, Wooster, OH 44691.
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DONOVAN "BRENT" MORRISON, 52, of Barboursville, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 28, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Nov. 20, 1958, the beloved son of Phyllis Ann Brumfield Morrison and the late Glen Donovan "Shorty" Morrison. He is survived by a devoted sister, Gina Ann Morrison Crews, who was with him every step of his long journey; a brother-in-law and best friend, Dr. Greg Crews; a nephew and niece, Spencer Gregory Crews and Suzanna Lee Crews, who were very special to him. He was the grandson of the late Lee and Hattie Brumfield, and the late Eugene and Lena Morrison. Brent was a graduate of Wayne High School and the Hobart School of Welding Technology. He was a former employee of ACF Industries and was the owner of Collision Specialists Autobody. Visitation will be Saturday, July 30, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 2011, by Rev. Dr. Roderick Barnett, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, followed by burial at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation, 2900 First Avenue, Huntington, WV 25702.
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BARBARA SUE POINDEXTER, 64, of Wayne, W.Va., formerly of Huntington, W.Va. went to be with the Lord, Thursday July 28, 2011 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 6, 1947, a daughter of the late Millard Spencer and Alma Wallace. She was also preceded in death by one son, David Franklin Mays; two brothers, Charles Spencer and B.H. Spencer; and two sisters, Goldie Rice and Charity Stafford. She is survived by two sons, Michael Mays and wife Kimberly and Shawn Collins; Stephanie Graley, who she considered her own daughter, and Cody Graley, who, to her, was a very special grandson. Also surviving is one brother, Ray Spencer of Columbus, Oh; and special friends, Haleigh Rowe, Chrissy Wray, Rachel Perry, George Carter, Woody Pritchard, Harold Howell; and a very special friend, Melvin; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends too numerous to mention. The family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to the staff of Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Hospice of Huntington for their loving care. There will be no funeral services as she requested that her body be donated to scientific medical research, in hopes to cure cancer and other diseases, that others may not have to suffer. A memorial service honoring her memory will be held by the family at a later date.
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MARY K. NELSON, 60, of Dunlow, WV, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder James Lambert. Burial followed at Jerry Williamson Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. She was born on April 6, 1951 in Logan, WV to the late Mannie and Martha Nelson. Mary was a homemaker and a member or the Mt. Sinai Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Georgia Sue Browning and three infant siblings. Survivors include one son, Brian Keith Nelson and wife Rose of Genoa, WV; three sisters, Bonnie (Donald) Copley, Elsie Gail Maynard, and Audrey Dale Maynard all of Dunlow, WV; two grandchildren, Lilly and Isaac Nelson of Genoa, WV; a host of nieces and nephews, including one special niece and caretaker, Beth Maynard.
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MARY JANE MITCHELL, 79, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Friday, July 29, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church by Monsignor Lawrence Luciana. The Rite of Committal will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park. Jane was born on April 1, 1932, in Huntington, W.Va., the daughter of the late Clarence Bruce and Alice Frances Landers Malcolm. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Wendy" Mitchell; and one brother, William Malcolm. Jane was a retired secretary from Cabell Huntington Hospital, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a graduate of Huntington East High School, 1950. She is survived by her son, Bruce Mitchell; daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Dwight Hensley; two granddaughters, Emma and Sara Hensley; a brother, Charles "Benny" Bennett Malcolm; and a sister, Meredith "Tudie" Wallace. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family request donations are made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
GARY DEAN ROBINETTE, 60, of Huntington, husband of Frances Kay Wippel Robinette, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born on March 27, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, a son of the late Luther Curtis Jr. and Gloria Mitchell Robinette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael C. Robinette; and a cousin, Willie E. Gray. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a step-daughter, Chrystal Moretto and her husband Billy of South Point, Ohio; cousins, Marie and Jim Walker, Thomas Gray, Charles and Peggy Smith, and Roger and Brenda Smith; special friends, Steve Canaday, Sadie Akers and Lucy Workman; and his special pet, Daisy Mae. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the Central Freewill Baptist Church in Huntington with Pastor Steve Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Friends may call on Sunday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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GERALD MICHAEL BISHOP, 47, of Wayne, WV, died Friday, July 29, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Charles David Adkins. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. He was born October 8, 1963 in Chicago, IL, a son of Geraldine "Joyce" Bradshaw-Bishop (Alpha Staley) and the late Jerrell Ferrell Bishop. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, Mack and Amanda Bradshaw, and Lem and Bessie Bishop. Survivors include his wife, Diana Sartin Bishop; two daughters, Emelia Louise Bishop of Wayne, WV, Rachel Bryant (Sidney), both of Wayne, WV; a sister, Debra Lynn Adkins-Morris and husband, James of Wayne, WV; a grandchild, Cameron Blake Bryant; a nephew, Jason Bryan; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from noon until service time Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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ALICE JEAN LAMB, 67, of Proctorville, Ohio, wife of Stephen Lamb, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Wednesday at the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church by Dr. Allen Reasons. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. She was born August 25, 1943, in Ceredo, W.Va., a daughter of the late Walter and Frances Bowen Fink. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Paul Lamb of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Philip and Holly Lamb of Birmingham, Alabama; a daughter and son-in-law Katie and Jeff English of Athens, Georgia; and two granddaughters Charlie Addison Lamb of Birmingham, Alabama, and Sara English of Athens, Georgia. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Homebuilders Class FAB and the Beverly Hills Garden Club. Contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Road SW, Lilburn, GA., 30047, www.lbda.org. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.timeformemory.com/reger. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home.
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EVELYN JEFFERS, 73, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011, at her daughter's home, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. Carlos Gibson and Rev. Jody Thompson. Burial will be in Morrison Cemetery. She was born May 24, 1938, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Delbert and Ida Pratt Akers. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Ray Jeffers and a sister-in-law, Rita Akers. She is survived by her husband, Perlie Jeffers; three daughters, Kathy (Carmie) Parsons of Barboursville, Donna (Greg) Mullins of Ona, W.Va., and Tammy (Jonathan) Martin of Lesage, W.Va.; grandchildren, Heather (James) McConnell, David (Amy) Johnson, Daniel (Sabrina) Jeffers, Christopher (Melissa) Jeffers, Tasha (Randy) Bledsoe, Elizabeth (Jerry) Sowards, Joshua Fugate and Sean (Morgan) Fugate; great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Talan, Cooper, Dominik, Ian, Jaydin, Kirsten, Ryan, Renee, Darran, Hollie and Gracie; three brothers, Delbert Jr. of Prichard, W.Va., Charles (Von) of Kenova, W.Va., and Tee (Prescilla) of Colorado; and three sisters, Linda (Bill) Fouch of Virginia, Barbara (Larry) Slone of Kentucky and Betty (Burt) Stall of Michigan. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.
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TENNESSEE CARROLL, 81, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Scott Byard. Burial will follow in Community Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. She was born July 20, 1930, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late William Albert and Nancy Ramey Watts. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Gary Evans Carroll; a brother Joshua Watts and two sisters, Polly Adkins and Georgia Adkins. Tennessee is survived by her husband Irl E. Carroll; her son Walter Carroll of Huntington; grandchildren Brian Carroll and Brock Carroll of North Carolina and Neilee Carroll and Corie Carroll of Kenova, W.Va., and great-grandchildren Elna, Brady, Sidney and Reeve Carroll. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home.
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SUZANNE BENTLEY, 93, of Kingwood, Texas, formerly of Huntington, W.Va., died Sunday, July 31, 2011, in Regent Care Center, Kingwood. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, August 5, 2011, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with the Rev. Vernon Brewer and Pastor Bob Barbour officiating. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Suzanne was born February 16, 1918, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late George Lucian and Peggy Frasher Dyer. She was a former member of the Union Missionary Baptist Church. Her husband Glen T. Bentley preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Lee Mossman of Kingwood, Texas, and Patty and Vernon Brewer of Forest, Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, Glen T. Bentley Jr. and wife Carrie of Lynchburg, Va.; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild; and one sister, Nelda Plymale of Melbourne, Fla. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary after 12:30 p.m. Friday. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

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