DAVID FRANKLIN PAULEY, 66, of Kenova, died Friday, December 2, 2011, at his home. He was a retired boat Captain for the Inland Marine Company and Ingram Barge Company. He was born July 29, 1945 in Wayne County to Brady Franklin Pauley, who preceded him in death and Dorothy (Watkins) Pauley, who survives. Mr. Pauley was a member of the Apostolic New Life Tabernacle. He united in marriage to Jeanette (Phillips) Pauley, who survives. Additional survivors include his children, Greg Donally, Ronnie Johnson, Danise Johnson, and Angie Johnson; his brother, Clinton Pauley, his sister, Debbie Pauley, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, along with a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his father, Mr. Pauley was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Wells. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Rev. Hicky officiating. Burial will follow in the Swan Creek Cemetery at Crown City, Ohio, where Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 16 Honor Guard. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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MANDA LOU ADKINS, 92, of Wayne, W.Va., widow of Bernard G. Adkins, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Johnny Jackson. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. She was born November 8, 1919 in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Okey and Maude Bradshaw Dean. Manda was a homemaker and member of Canada Chapel. Her sister, Ruby France, also preceded her in death, along with four brothers, Homer, Edgar, Donald and Charlie Dean. Survivors include a daughter, Ruby Dyer (Kenny) of Huntington, W.Va.; six sons, Bernard Keith Adkins (Pauline) of Wayne, W.Va., Dean Adkins (Mary) of Lavalette, W.Va., Neil Adkins (Evelyn) of Wayne, W.Va., Toney Adkins (Drema) of Genoa, W.Va., Doug Adkins (Peggy) of Wayne, W.Va., William Adkins (Kim) of Huntington, W.Va.; two sisters, Betty Napier and Dot Stiltner of Wayne, W.Va.; a brother, Frank Dean of Wayne, W.Va.; twelve grandchildren, Rob Adkins, Tim Adkins, David Adkins, Eric Adkins, Kristi Booton, Susan Sansom, Mark Adkins, Jon Adkins, Caleb Dyer, Kyle Dyer, Alicia Papas and Becky Smith; fourteen great grandchildren, Robbie Adkins, David Adkins, Madison Adkins, Ethan Adkins, Autumn Booton, Reagan Booton, Kevin Sansom, Cody Sansom, Mason Adkins, Sophia Adkins, Brady Dyer, Peyton Davis, Heidi Davis and Olivia Davis; one great-great grandchild, Camaron Adkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. The family would like to thank the staff at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Heartland of Riverview.
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CHARLES J. "CHARLIE" BEAVER, 71, of Kenova, W.Va., died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born Dec. 15, 1939, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Clarence and Marie Blake Beaver. Charlie was a retired insurance agent for Nationwide Insurance. He was a member of Community of Grace United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Marine veteran. Charlie belonged to American Legion Post No. 177 Barboursville, W.Va., a member of Elks Lodge BPOE 942 Catlettsburg, Ky., and a Kentucky Colonel. Members of the Honor Guard of American Legion Post No. 93 Kenova will conduct military graveside rites. He is survived by his wife, Linda Elliott Beaver; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sonya and Bill Harchaoui of Dayton, Ohio, and Andi and Eric Simmons of Indianapolis, Ind.; three sons, Jeremy and Jo Ann Elliott of Gardendale, Ala., Jeff and Karen Elliott of Barboursville, W.Va., and James and Melissa Elliott of Indianapolis, Ind.; granddaughters, Danielle, Casey, Morgan, Rachel, Hanna, Victoria, Jocelyn, Becca, Holly and Haley; grandsons, Britton and Garrett and Ian; and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, at Community of Grace United Methodist Church in Huntington, W.Va., with Pastor Steve Hamrick and Pastor Bill DeMoss officiating. A committal service will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Spring Valley Memory Gardens in Huntington, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Project Hope, c/o Huntington City Mission. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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CLARENCE GENE "CHUMPIE" LUCAS, 55, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away as a result of a car accident on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at East Lynn, W.Va. He was born March 31,1956 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Collie and Bertha Lucas. Four brothers, Pete, Butch, Bob, and Wilkie Hiat also preceded him in death. He leaves behind his loving companion of 20 years, Darlena Davis of East Lynn; five step-children whom he considered his own, Lonnie Pauley of East Lynn, Pricilla Evan, Missy Bowens, Misty Dawn Adkins, all of Wayne, and Jerry Puskas of East Lynn; five grandchildren, Donald Evans, Layken Evans, Ariana Burns, Gabriel Bowens, and Travis Pauley; and Austin Black and Autumn Isaacs whom he considered his grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Duayne Lucas and his wife Lisa of Huntington, and Orbie Dale Lucas and his wife Lori of Marmet, W.Va.; one sister, Eula Adams and her husband Homer of Proctorville, Oh.; and special nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Otis Bowen officiating. Burial will follow in the Lambert Cemetery, Harts, W.Va. Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Wednesday.
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ESAU PERRY, JR., 72, of Wilsondale, W.Va., passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Bostford Hospital, Farmington Hills, Mich. He was born March 12,1940 in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Esau and Sadie Perry. He is survived by two daughters, one son, five sisters, two brothers, and a host of friends and family to numerous to mention. Graveside services will be conducted at noon on Friday, December 9, 2011 at the Jerry Williamson Cemetery, Wilsondale, W.Va. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Perry family.
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HOBERT C. MAYNARD, 90, of Wayne, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 5, 2011 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born February 20, 1921 in Wayne, WV, a son of the late Lafe and Ollie Pack Maynard, and stepson of the late Jetta Booton Maynard. Hobert was a retired self-employed retail merchant in East Lynn. He and his wife, Alma had many friends and helped many people. He was a member of the Echo United Baptist Church. He was also a U.S. Army WWII veteran with many medals and was a member of the VFW Post #1064 and American Legion Post #93, whose members will conduct graveside rites. Two daughters, Barbara Stapleton and husband, Virgil and Roberta Smith and husband, David; two brothers, Paul B. Maynard and Billy Charles Maynard, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, Alma Ramey Maynard; a daughter, Bonnie Pope and husband, Alan of North Ridgeville, OH; a sister, Agnes Lycans and husband, Garland of Lavalette, WV; nine grandchildren, Hoby, Ronnie and Roy Stapleton, Lynette Osburn, Susie and Taylor Smith, Sherry Hickey, Don and Frank Pope; twelve great-grandchildren, Diana, Janet, Ron Jr., Camille, Chris, Samantha, Hoby Jr., Joey Stapleton, Taylor Smith, Jr., Ashley Parson, Audrey Pope and Stanley Peterman, Jr. and a great-great-granddaughter, Madison; and host of additional family and friends. Visitation will be held from noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV with Elders Roger Maynard and Orville Damron officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with final expenses.
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DONALD RAY PRITCHARD, 64, of Kenova, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. He was born Jan. 17, 1947, in Branchland, W.Va., to the late Rev. William H. and Anna Mae (McNeely) Pritchard. He attended the Rock of Salvation Community Church. Mr. Pritchard united in marriage to Rita Scarberry Pritchard, who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Junebug Scarberry (Angie) and Donald Ray Pritchard II (Kelsi). Other survivors include brothers, Doug Pritchard, Carl Pritchard and Woody Pritchard; along with grandchildren, Tyler Allen Scarberry, Mariah Handshaw, Michael Lee Mount, Kavan Mitchem, and "soon to be born" Kimberly Don Scarberry; along with a host of other relatives and many special friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pritchard was preceded in death by brothers, Norman, Gary, James "Yogi" and Jackie; and a sister, Barbara Jean Sumler. Mr. Pritchard was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He dearly enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR and will be deeply missed by many. The family would like to thank St. Mary's Pastoral Care, the doctors, nurses and all of the staff for their excellent care during this difficult time. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Rod Justice officiating. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery in Branchland, W.Va. Pallbearers will be Junebug Scarberry, Rebo Jobe, Jimmy Marcum, Tim "Onion" Ruff, Bub Dishman and Lawrence "LK" Johnas. Visitation was held Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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DAVID ALLEN VARNEY, 49, of Ceredo, died Monday, December 5, 2011, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born March 27, 1962, in Louisa, Ky., to David Lawson and Betty Sue (Tabor) Varney, who survive. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Kimberly (Webb) Varney and their son Dalton Varney. Additional survivors include his sister Diana (Larry) Blackburn, niece Cara Nelson (Jeremy) Hall, nephew Brandon Nelson and fiancee Jayme Vonderhouvel, great-niece Taylor Nelson, ex- brother-in-law Andy Nelson, in-laws Jack and Evelyn Webb and many other friends and family. Anyone who met Dave loved him and he never met a stranger. He was very kind-natured, loving and giving. He loved to have fun with his friends and family. He was generous and devoted to all who knew him. He was a hard worker his entire life. David was a 1980 graduate of Wayne High School and was a member of the State Championship Football Team. In his twenties, he worked as a millwright in Piketon, Ohio, and then ran River Cities Ford in Lavalette. He helped run the family business, Dave's Marine, in Kenova for many years. He later worked at Action Petroleum, helped with the construction of Eco Quik Mart, built and ran nine car washes and built Dalton's Plaza. David was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Buena Vista Lodge No. 60 in Prichard, W.Va., and El-Hasa Shrine in Ashland, Ky. In addition, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Ceredo. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 8, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Ceredo with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, at the church. Pallbearers will be Butch Berlin, Chris Black, Robbie Coleman, JasonCrabtree, Kirby Milum, Brandon Nelson, Ron Tabor and Rick Williamson. David enjoyed sharing Christmas with underprivileged children. In honor of David, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to David's Christmas Angel Fund, Town Square Bank, P.O. Box 2289, Ashland, KY 41105. These may also be made at the church. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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FLOYD BLANKENSHIP, 85, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Elder Jimmy Lester and Bishop Isaac Markham. Burial will follow at the Blankenship Cemetery at Wayne. He was born Sept. 6, 1926, at Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late F. M. "Doc" and Chaney Spurlock Blankenship. Floyd was a retired pipeline worker for C. J. Hughes Construction Co. and was a driller for Mills Drilling Company. Floyd was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, of which he was a member. He was also preceded in death by his wife's parents, Ellia and Bryan Bradshaw; a son, Douglas Blankenship; a grandson, Alex Blankenship; and seven siblings. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Helen Ruth Bradshaw Blankenship; three daughters, Wanzella McCloud (Roy), Elizabeth Ann Markham (Isaac) and Deborah Stevens (Harold), all of Wayne, W.Va.; four sons, Bryan Blankenship (Della), Dwight Blankenship (Iris), Richard Blankenship and Dennis Blankenship (Tammy), all of Wayne; five sisters, Martha Perry, Rebecca Casteel, Lavon Johnson, Dorothy Napier and Geneva Wiloby; four brothers, Albert, Ed, Toliver and Roy Blankenship; 25 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. A special thanks goes out to the kind and living hands of Hospice of Huntington, especially Dennis Moore.
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MICHAEL ROSS EKELBERRY, 41, passed away December 5, 2011, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born May 8, 1970, the beloved son of Emogene Trogdon Ekelberry, and the late Dick Ekelberry. He was the dear brother of Charles Joseph (Elizabeth) and John Kimball (Edgardo), brother-in-law to Barbara and the late Dick T. JR; uncle to Kimberly (Ken), Jennifer Arden (Doug), and Jack (Lois) Trogdon, Nancy Trimble, Ida (Allen) Clark, Hewlet (Barbara) Trogdon and Mark (Justine) Trogdon. A lot of cousins in West Virginia, Michigan, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Montana. He was preceded in death by grandparents Hewlet and Ethel Ross Trogdon, uncles John Trogdon and Joe Trimble. Michael was a graduate of Rutherford B. Hayes High School in Delaware, Ohio and a graduate of Ohio State University. He was an avid Cleveland Indians fan, a collector of many items and loved Cleveland, photographing architecture of old buildings and cemeteries. He was a lab technician at NeoPro Imaging Inc. and loved the varied photos he worked on and the people he worked with. A memorial will be held on January 7, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 101 Franklin St. Delaware.
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M. GAIL BRUMFIELD, 71, of Huntington, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at her residence. She was born July 4, 1940, in Wayne County, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings and one son, Hurston Ray Brumfield. She was a former employee of Adel Fasteners. Funeral service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel; burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Wayne Community Memorial Gardens. Gail is survived by her husband Estel Brumfield, three sons and two daughters-in-law, Steven Estel (Cindy) Brumfield, Martin Ray Brumfield and Bryan Edward (Tina) Brumfield, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home
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JEAN T. BENTLEY, 85, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, in the Hospice House, Huntington. Jean was born Sept. 23, 1926, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jesse James and Louella Carver Dempsey. Her husband, Carl Bentley, and several sisters and brothers, also preceded her in death. She attended Central Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Bentley and Carla (Merle) Sherman; two grandchildren, Suzie Bentley and Amanda (Matt) Venoy: two great-grandchildren, Brock and Karlee Tackett; three sisters, Clara Moore, Patty Buchannan and Emily (Louis) Sharp; and a special niece, Scherry Johnson. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Ivan Asbury officiating. Burial will be in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary one hour prior to the service on Friday.
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BILLY WAYNE ARTRIP, of Louisa, passed away on December 7, 2011. He is preceded in death by his father Ruben Artrip and his brother Roger Artrip. He is survived by his mother Hildred Thompson Artrip, his wife Jeanetta Mrie Artrip of Louisa, one son; Billy Joe and Rhonda Artrip of Louisa, two sisters; Virginia and Jack Porter of Dunlow and Loretta Wellman of Fort Gay, two brothers; Teddy Joe Artrip of Fort Gay and Gary Artrip of South Point, two granddaughters; Whitney Jo Artrip and Brian Denise Artrip and two grandson's Tyler Hinton and Acie Umbel. Funeral services are s...................
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MILDRED DORIS HOWERTON, 88, of Huntington, widow of Ernest Howerton, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. She was born on Dec. 19, 1922, in Mason County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Grimm Winebrenner. She is survived by a son, Phillip (Marta) Howerton of Fairfax Station, Va.; two daughters, Nancy (Bruce) Crockett of Wayne and Martha (Gary) Zipperian of Huntington; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel in Barboursville with Pastor Ron Burnsworth officiating. Burial will follow. Friends may call one hour before the service at the cemetery. Beard Mortuary is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Mrs. Howerton's honor.
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EDMOND THOMPSON JR., 62, of Staffordsville Ky., passed away December 8, 2011 at his home. Edmond was born September 2, 1949 in Huntington, the son of the late Edmond Thompson. Edmond worked at Rubbermaid in Ohio for 27 years, was a member of the Fort Gay Methodist Church and served in the United States Air Force. He loved his family and enjoyed life. He will be greatly missed. Survivors include a wife, Roberta Thompson of Staffordsville, his mother Faye Thompson of WV; three daughters, Kimberly (Rick) Hairston of NC, Laura Faye Chaffin of WV, Lisa (Stephen) McLaughlin of Ohio; three sons Eddie (Roxanna ) Regan of Ohio, Glenn (Rhonda) Regan of Ohio, Daniel (Lynn) Regan of Ohio: 18 grandchildren; Samantah, Jonathan, Sarah, Stephanie, Stacy Regan; Benjamin, Rachel, Abby, Caleb, Elijah McLaughlin; Drake, Sky, Aira, Bree, Dustin, Bo, Peyton Regan, Kennedy Chaffin, and one more grandchild on the way; two brothers, David Wesley Thompson of WV and John Thompson of Ohio; one aunt Wilma Hinton of WV. Memorial services were conducted on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home by Chaplain Pablo Gonzales. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.
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JOHN RICHARD "POPPY" JORDAN, 89, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 9, 2011. He was born April 27, 1922 in Wayne County, a son of the late Sidney and Mary Elizabeth (Robinson) Jordan. His wife of 47 years, Eunice Maynard Jordan also preceded him in death along with two infant children, Genevia and Roger; two brothers, Golden Jordan and Everette Jordan; and infant sister, Eva Jordan. John was a retired coal miner and an 18 year member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. He is survived by his three children, Larry Jordan and his wife Edna, Mary Lou Maynard and her husband Buck, all of Dunlow, and Lindsey Jordan who lived with and took care of "Poppy"; his grandchildren, Peggy Fletcher and husband John of Genoa, W.Va., Richard Maynard and Anne Smith of Genoa, Hannah Jordan of Columbus, Ohio, Larry Jordan of Dunlow, Michael Jordan of Montgomery, W.Va., James Jordan of Columbus, Jason Jordan of Montgomery, Johnathan Jordan of Columbus, Raymond Abbott and wife Shelly of Wayne, Nathaniel Jordan and girlfriend Beth Smith, and Kevin Jordan, all of Wayne; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one loving brother, James Jordan and his wife Catherine of Wayne; and a host of friends, family, and brothers and sisters in Christ. The family would like to thank the Mingo-Wayne nurses and the staff at Three Rivers Medical Center for their care and support. "He's only gone away with a friend." Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Monday, December 12, 2011 at Ferguson Branch House of Prayer, Dunlow with Pastor Lemuel Little officiating. Burial followed in the Sam Damron Cemetery.
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GEORGE DONALD ASBURY, 84, of Huntington, W.Va., died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastors Fred Ferguson and Paul Ray Farley officiating. Burial will follow at the Asbury Cemetery at East Lynn, W.Va. George was born March 21, 1927, in East Lynn, W.Va. He was the proud owner of Asbury's Supermarket and Town and Country Furniture for 53 years. He took pride in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and loved for them to visit and play in the back yard. He was the 12th of 14 children of the late Moses and Minnie Asbury. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, George Donald Asbury Jr.; and siblings Lucian, Elmer, Claude, Hoover, Woodrow, Tom, Barney, Bill, Hartley, Hoover and Pinky Asbury, Sally Griffin and Nannie Crabtree. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Eileen "Peach" Asbury; sister, Victoria Vaughan; daughters, Roberta Asbury Brumfield (Danny) and Lisa Asbury Ross (Jamie); one son, Darrell Asbury (Sharon); seven grandchildren, Tara Perdue, Eric Asbury, Christy Ross, Angie Nalls, Ashley Snider, Melinda Brumfield and Kimberly Brumfield; 11 great-grandchildren, Eric Curtis Asbury, Tyler Asbury, Bradlee Matzdorff, Devon Matzdorff, Kassidy Nalls, Jadyn Dillon, Jordyn Snider, Carter Snider, Jason Perdue, Addison Perdue and Izaiah Brumfield; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends; including a special friend, Fred Ferguson. George will be greatly missed by his family and the many friends he made through his years of store keeping throughout Wayne County. Remember, George would always say, "Merry Christmas," regardless of the season. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 12, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home.
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RICARDO W. JAVINS, 39, formerly of Wayne, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 10, 2011 in Stubenville, Ohio after a long illness. Survivors include his wife Jessie and three stepchildren, Trent, Hunter and Madison all of Stubenville, mother Mattie Chloe "Pack" and brother Jamie Javins of Wayne and two special nephews Jaden and Nick of Arizona and many more nieces and nephews plus sisters Ruthe, Donna, and Gay of Charleston, brother Larry of South Carolina, four special aunts and uncles; L.C. and Sherrie Pack, Delbert and Wanda Pack, Bill and Myrtle Flint, Gene and Dorkis Marshall all of Wayne. Preceding him in death is his father James Javins and brother Eddy. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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GLEN RAY AKERS, "Squeaky," 55, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Sunday, December 11, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 15, 2011, at the Light House Community Church at East Kermit, W.Va., with Rev. Keith Brumfield officiating. Burial will follow at the Akers Family Cemetery near the church. He was born August 30, 1956, at Williamson, W.Va., a son of Helen Marie Bowe Akers of East Kermit and the late Edward Lee Akers. He was a truck driver for Copley's Contracting. A brother, David Akers, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Crystial L. Runyon Akers; four children, Michael Akers, Brittany Akers and Stephen Akers, all of Wayne and Krista Brewer of North Carolina; a sister Betty Jane Akers of Kermit, W.Va.; a brother Bruce Akers, also of Kermit, and a special niece, Bridgett Adams of Phelps, Ky. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, and from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
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EDFORD DALE ROSEBERRY, 52, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away at home on Sunday, December 11, 2011. He was born August 16, 1959 at Louisa, Ky., a son of the late Edford and Dorothy (Wilson) Roseberry. One sister, Wanda May also preceded him in death along with one nephew, David Berry. He is survived by his long time companion, Sharon Tomblin of Wayne; two brothers, Rick Roseberry and his wife Nicole of Wayne, and Richard Roseberry and his wife Bobbie of Genoa; one sister, Bonnie Adkins of Genoa; 11 nephews; 31 nieces; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Herman Dingess officiating. Burial will follow in the Cox Cemetery, Genoa. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral on Thursday.
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LACY HAROLD HALL, 65, of Dunlow went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at his, residence. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2011 at the Jerry Williamson Cemetery, Dunlow with Brother Leroy Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery. He was born on April 8, 1946 in Holden, WV, the son of Mary Francis Smith Hall and the late Malon Hall. Survivors include his loving wife, Patsy McCoy Hall; daughters Melissa Ann Vass & Vesta Gail Weems; 1 step daughter Alesa Ann McCoy; two sons, Harold Lee Hall and wife Bernice and Lacy Hall Jr.; 4 sisters, Maudie Blankenship, Bonnie Chatman, Della Perry and Charlene Pasquet and 3 brothers Gerald, Donald Ray and Marshall Hall, 4 Grandchildren and 2 Step-Grandchildren. Friends may call from 9 until 10:30 a.m. at the Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church, Dunlow.
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ALBERT RAY ELLIOTT, 75, of Fort Gay, passed away on December 12, 2011. He was a retired coal miner. He is preceded in death by his parents Millard Elliott and Vada Williamson Elliot in addition to his sister Rowena Kirk and brothers Charles Elliott and Harvey Elliott. He is survived by his wife Linda Jane Elliott of Fort Gay, one stepdaughter Karen C. Muncy of Fort Gay, sister Bertha Branham of Inez, Ky., brothers Filmore Elliott of Genoa and Elijah Elliott of Cleveland along with a step grandchild Jennifer Lynn Cyrus. Funeral services will be Friday December 16th, 2011 at the graveside in Sol Copley Cemetery in Genoa. Visitation is after 3 p.m. Thursday at his home.
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GLEN WILSON, 73, of Genoa, W.Va. died on Monday, December 12, 2011 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2011 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Danny Stapleton & Brother Noah Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery, Genoa. He was born July 12, 1938 in Genoa the son of the late Willie Wilson and Nellie Thompson Wilson. Glen was a retired sheet metal worker for Mansfield Metal. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three sisters: Elizabeth Robertson, Lois Rice, and Brenda Dingess, a brother Norman Wilson, a granddaughter, Leann Endicott, and two special foster daughters, Cindy McClellan and Suzanne Castanoli. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Julia Elizabeth Blevins Wilson; three daughters, Bernice Endicott (Roger) of Wayne, WV, Norma Scarberry (Danny) and Shirley Fannin (James), all of Genoa, WV; two sons, Willie Wilson (Denise) and Glen E. "Doc" Wilson, all of Genoa; two sisters, Anna Lee Kitts (Tom) of KY and Wilma Holbrook (Mike) of Fallsburg, KY; a brother, Sidney Wilson of Genoa; 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.
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GUSSIE MEADE FERGUSON, 94, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Monday, December 12, 2011, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Brother Luther Dingess. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born September 26, 1917, at Fort Gay, W.Va., a daughter of the late Luther and Mary Wilson Meade. She was a homemaker and a devoted Christian for more than 70 years. Her husband Esler Ferguson also preceded her in death. Survivors include five daughters, Phyllis Norman (Argyl) of Clarksburg, W.Va., Lyda Word (Phil) of Sevierville, Tenn., Doylene Fleming (Walter), Lois Sanders (Butch) and Loretta Marshall (Scott), all of Wayne; three sons, Bob Ferguson (Trish) and Alvis Ferguson (Joy), all of Wayne, and Wetzel Ferguson (Pat) of Proctorville, Ohio; brother LeRoy Meade (Sylvia) of Logan, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 660, Wayne, WV 25570.
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EUSTACE "ALVIN" CHADWICK, 60, of Prichard, W.Va., died Monday, December 12, 2011, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. He was born May 10, 1951, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Eustace Adkins Chadwick and Maxine Adkins Chadwick. He was a general laborer for American Huntington Water Corp. Alvin was a member of Buena Vista Masonic Lodge #60 Whites Creek, whose members will conduct graveside rites; the Whites Creek Order of the Eastern Star; the Scottish Rite and Labor Local #543. He is survived by his wife Peggy Lynn Hayton Chadwick; one son and daughter-in-law, Scott Alvin and Ethel Chadwick of Wayne, W.Va.; one grandson, Caleb Harless of Wayne; one brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Carolyn Chadwick of Huntington; one niece, Kandie Harrison and one nephew, Ronald Keith Chadwick Jr. and a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. The service will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Jerry Trautwein officiating. Burial will follow in the Hayton Family Cemetery in Prichard. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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SHAWNA JEAN "NAWNY" MANN ADKINS, 50, of Kenova died Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born April 16, 1961 in Huntington to James Irvin Mann who survives, and Annajean Wilson Mann who preceded Shawna in death. Nawny was an active member of the Spirit of Faith Church in Kenova where she served many roles over the years as Secretary, Treasurer, Pianist, Teacher, Loving Heart Mission and leader of the "Monkey Class." She enjoyed volunteering for the Wayne County Special Olympics, where she helped run the Tent Town between events. She was also an avid baker, having won two consecutive years at the CK Autumnfest. Mrs. Adkins was an excellent mother and wife who loved life and will be greatly missed by many. In addition to her father, survivors include her husband Earl Ray Adkins II; a daughter Samantha Jean Adkins of South Point, Ohio; twin sons Adam Joseph and Andrew Ray Adkins, both of Kenova; a brother Jack Irvin (Rebecca) Mann; a half sister Dana (Walter) Wallace; two half brothers Tim (Brenda) Mann and John (Kathy) Mann; a nephew Boyd Mann; step-sisters Stephanie and Missy; a step-brother John Darrin Rowsey; several aunts and uncles, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law Doris Legg and Charlie Legg, both of Huntington; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Additionally, she leaves behind a very special friend Brenda Crabtree and three special children, Hunter, Jacob and Jordan. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Crabtree officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donation to the Loving Heart Missions c/o Spirit of Faith Church, 1800 Sycamore St., Kenova, WV 25530. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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JAMES "JIM" GARNETT WELLMAN, 76, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born March 23, 1935, in Fort Gay, W.Va., a son of the late Grady and Harriet Skeens Wellman. He was an auto body repairman and was a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers. Survivors include his loving wife Dorothy Wright Wellman of Huntington, W.Va.; two sons, James Kevin (Teresa) Wellman of Huntington, W.Va. and Keith L. (Madonna) Wellman of Prichard, W.Va.; one special grandson Tyler Keith Wellman; two sisters, Wilma Walls of Huntington, W.Va., and Louverne Scott of Proctorville, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at Young Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa, Ky., with Pastor Larry Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow at the Wellman Cemetery in Fort Gay, W.Va. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Young Funeral Home.
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GERALDINE BURCHETT SMITH, 76, of Louisa went to be with her Lord on Tuesday December 13, 2011 following a long illness. Geraldine was born April 30, 1935 at Smokey Valley, the daughter of the late Ken and Cora Neeley Levering. She was of the Baptist Faith and a retired social worker for the State of Kentucky. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son Timmy Burchett and two sisters Dorothy and Marcella Joyce Levering. Survivors include six daughters Eva (Ralph) Newsome, Ruby Burchett, Linda (Wayne) Wright, Doris (Richard) Cook, Kim (Jay) Childers all of Louisa, and Carol (Dale) Whitaker of Catlettsburg, KY; three sons David (Tina) Burchett, Glen (Iris) Burchett, and Michael (Donna) Burchett all of Louisa, a sister Betty Phelps of Louisa, and two brothers Gordon Levering of Desoto, Texas and Pete Levering of Louisa; 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Friday December 16th at 2:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home by Rev. Bobby Workman, Rev. Tom Kitts, and Rev. Jimmy Osborne. Burial followed in the Burchett Cemetery at Louisa.
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CYNTHIA JEAN CARTER, 52, of Lavalette died Dec 13. Funeral services will be noon Saturday, Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne; burial at Rowe Family Cemetery, Greasy Ridge, Ohio. Visitation one hour before service Saturday at the funeral home.
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FREEDA MAE COLLINS, 71, of Kenova, WV, died Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born July 26, 1940 in Wayne, WV a daughter of Alfred and Eugie Christian Ferguson. Freeda was a homemaker and member of the Greenbriar Missionary Baptist Church. A sister, Stella Wallace also preceded her in death, along with five brothers, Keith, Ted, Glen, Elmer and James Ferguson. Survivors include her loving husband, Harold Edward "Eddie" Collins; two sons, Jonnie Lee Collins and wife, Carla of Seymour, TN, Timmy Lee Collins of Kenova, WV; three sisters, Karen Simpkins of Kenova, WV, Mary Ann Taylor and husband, Glenn of Huntington, WV, Donna Gillam and husband, Alvie of Wayne, WV; four brothers, Alfred "Zeke" Ferguson and wife, JoAnn of Huntington, WV, Wallace F. Ferguson and wife, Karen of Kenova, WV, Fred M. Ferguson and wife, Cathy of Wayne, WV, Jack Ferguson and wife, Carolyn of Ashland, KY; six grandchildren, Joshua Collins, Courtney Collins, Jimmie Collins, Tabitha Collins, Lea Epperson and Brittany Epperson; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, December 17,2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Fred Ferguson and Associate Pastor Rick Perdue. Burial will follow at Patrick Cemetery, Wayne, WV. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 pm Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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CYNTHIA JEAN CARTER, 52, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. She was born March 15, 1958 in Huntington , W.Va. Her father, James Ruford Rowe preceded her in death. Survivors include her mother, Leona Patton; two sons, Scott Patton of Beckley, W.Va., and Charlie Carter of Huntington; two grandchildren, Dakota Patton and Brandon Patton, both of Huntington; three brothers, Tim Rowe of Huntington, Jim Rowe of Proctorville, Oh., and Dale Rowe and Rita of Lavalette; lifetime friend Stacy Smith of Barboursville, W.Va.; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Rowe Family Cemetery, Greasy Ridge, Oh. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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CARL RAYMOND EPLIN, SR., 74, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at home. He was born March 14, 1937 in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Jakie and Stella Mae Eplin. His daughter, Judy Gaile Eplin also preceded him in death along with two sisters, Rosella Crank and Emma Carter, one brother, Buck Crank, and one grandson, Morris David Byrd III. Carl was a member of Mission of Faith Pentecostal Church in Huntington where John Dennison was his Pastor. He leaves behind his wife Dreama Eplin; four daughters, Dreama Norris and her husband Randall of Lesage, W.Va., Olive Hughes and her husband James of Barboursville, W.Va., Charolette Adkins and her husband Troy also of Lesage, and Billie Marie Smith of Huntington; one son, Carl Eplin II and his wife Kimberly of Huntington; one sister, Mary Elizabeth Christian of Huntington; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor James Burlile officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Vernon, Cemetery, Wayne.
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MARGIE MAE JACKSON, 59, of Crum, mother of Felicia Figley and Malinda Renee Stepp, both of Columbus, Ohio, died Dec. 14. She was a nurse's aide. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Stepp Family Cemetery, Warfield, Ky. There is no visitation. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.
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BETTY ANN THRONE, 78, of Ceredo, W.Va., died Thursday, December 15, 2011. She was born October 19, 1933, a daughter of the late Harry Gordon and Julia Gilkerson Shy. Betty worked at the Federal Bureau of Investigations. She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and the Westmoreland Woman's Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands Charles Ward and Carmen THRONE and two brothers, Robert and George Shy. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Russell and Marsha Ward of Richwood, W.Va., and Randy and Dreama Ward of Huntington, W.Va.; one daughter and son-in-law, Carla and Major USMC retired John Stevens of Albuquerque, N.M.; four grandchildren, Alex and Julia Stevens, Nathan Ward and Molly Fisher; four great-grandchildren, Anna Grace, Kylie Nicole, Kennedy and Reagan. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ike Nicholson officiating at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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RONNIE LEE EVANS, 59, of Stepptown, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at King's Daughter's Medical Center of Ashland. He was born on October 18, 1952 in Crum; he was a son of the late Nathan and Maudie Muncy Evans. He was a retired coal miner of Marrowbone Development. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rosella Copley and a nephew, Tyson Jude. He survived by his wife, Debra Connie Marcum Evans of Crum; as well as a daughter Tiffany (Leroy) Runyon of Stepptown and son Nathan Evans of Stepptown and two grandchildren, Jayden Evans of West Marland and sister Debra (Jim) Swafford of Crum. Graveside services will be conducted on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at the Asbury Cemetery of Dunlow with Ted Asbury officiating. Visitation will be from 6-9 Saturday at the Warfield Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Ky.
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GLADYS SMITH, 82, of Prichard, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2011, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the England Hill Freewill Baptist Church by Brother Willie May. Burial will follow at Bean Cemetery, Prichard. Gladys was born on April 15, 1929, in Salyersville, Ky. She was a member of the England Hill Freewill Baptist Church and a retired Lead Person from American National Rubber. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Carl Edward Smith; two sons, Gregory Nelson Smith and Gary Richard Smith; and a special angel, Taylor Lee Doolin. She is survived by her son and two daughters-in-law, Jerry E. and Ella Mae Smith and Patricia Smith; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the England Hill Freewill Baptist Church, Catlettsburg, Ky. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger
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JAMES "JIMMY" DONALD STEELE, 50, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, on Friday, December 16, 2011. He was born on October 15, 1961, in Genoa, W.Va., to the late Fred Steele and Lona Davis Steele. He was a laborer for Wayne Lumber. In addition to his parents, his is also preceded in death by five sisters, Lona May Alexander, Romaie Workman, Bev, Glenna and Virginia Steele and two brothers, Jr. and Bobbie Steele. Survivors include his loving wife Alfreda Jewell Coleman Steele; a host of "adopted" children that called him dad; sisters Missy Watts (Bud) and Burnice Simmons, both of Wayne, W.Va., and Bernice Kalista (Joe) of Moundsville, N.C.; a brother Avery Steele (Trish) of Wayne, and his mother-in-law Margaret Jewell Coleman. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial service for Jimmy will be held at a later time.
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RUBY M. DAMRON, age 81, of Louisa died Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Boyd Nursing And Rehab Center of Ashland, KY. Ruby was born October 9, 1930 in Stone Coal, WV. She is the daughter of the late Leonard and the late Mae (Damron) Marcum. She was Store Book keeper. She is survived by her husband, Richard Damron; two sisters, Isabelle Ellis of FL, and Thelma Danison of Columbus, OH and two brothers, James Marcum of Goldsboro, NC and Amos Marcum of Kermit, WV; Predeceased by three brothers, Emory Marcum, Herman Marcum, Elwood Marcum, and a sister Francis Rutherford. The funeral was held 1 pm on Monday, December 19 at Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Allen officiating. Burial will be in Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa, KY.
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ROSALEE CLAY, 67, of Mill Creek Road, Fort Gay, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. She was born on February 3, 1944 in Wayne County; she was a daughter of the late Lark and Delcie Hodge Perry. Rosalee was a homemaker and a member of the Fort Gay Church of God. She was preceded in death by her sister, Hanamae Perry Marcum. Rosalee is survived by her husband Curtis Clay of Fort Gay as well as children, Lisa (Doug) Whitt of Crum, Billie (Evertt) Lyons of Louisa, and Amanda (Dennis Jr.) McCoy of Ashland. She also leaves behind a very special grandson, Cory Brewer of Kermit as well as grandchildren William Daryll, Missy, Jessica, Natasha, Tyler, Jamie, Braxton, and Colton as well as great-grandchildren. Rosalee leaves behind two brothers and three sisters; Daniel (Maxine) Perry of Dunlow, Virgil (Helen) Perry of Kermit, Sally (Don) Primmer of Owingsville, Ernest Hall of Owingsville and Imajean Messer of Crum. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, December 20 at 1 p.m. at the Welcome Home Church with Daniel Perry and Ray Messer Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Lark Perry Cemetery of Jennies Creek. Visitation was after 11 a.m. at the Welcome Center Church on Monday, December 19, 2011 until the time of service. Arrangements are under the direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Ky.
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GENEVA JAMES WAUGH of Wayne, WV went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on December 18, 2011. She was born November 21, 1925 in Grahn, KY. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Stella and Jim James. Also preceding her in death Luther Matlin Waugh, four sisters and nine brothers. She is survived by her son Gary (Karen) Waugh of Grayson, KY; two daughters, Judy Plymale of Huntington, WV, Alice (Terry) Ramey of Wayne, WV. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Bobbie (Don) Ison of Grayson, Ky, Landon (Dianna) Waugh of Hurricane, WV, Carrie (Kelly) McComas of Wayne, WV, Savannah Plymale of Huntington, WV; and five great grandchildren, Caleb Waugh and Brianna Ison of Grayson, KY, Cameron Hall and Kasey McComas of Wayne, WV, and Nora Jane Waugh of Hurricane, WV. She is survived by two brothers, Willie and Phil James of Olive Hill, KY and one sister Connie Justice of Pikeville, KY. The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington for all of their care and support. A special thank you to her nurse Sandy. Also a special thank you to a very dear friend, Liz Bradley. There will be no visitation. Barlow—Bonsall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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THELMA BLANCHE DAVIS BURTON, 82, of Shepherdstown, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011, at her residence while under the care of Hospice. Born February 6, 1929, in Prichard, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Mont Lee and Zella Thacker Davis. She worked in the patients' accounts department of Baptist Hospital in Miami, Fla. She is survived by two daughters, Connie L. Santiago and Dianna L. Morgan, both of Shepherdstown; two grandchildren, Lisa M. Santiago of Holyoke, Mass., and Steven David Morgan of Hammonton, N.J.; two brothers, Ralph and Mack Davis; and three sisters, Glenna Sturm, Barbara Sloan and Jean Meade. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Edward Burton; one son David N. Morgan; one brother Ken Davis; and two sisters, Audrey Thompson and Freda Davis. Services and interment are private. Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com
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MARY WILMA MURPHY, 86, of Prichard, WV, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 pm Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Bean Cemetery by Pastor Darrell Brewer. She was born November 12, 1925 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of Roscoe and Mittie Fry Perry. Mary was a member of the Prichard Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Raymond Murphy also preceded her in death, along with two sons, Grover Leslie and Raymond Dale Murphy; and a son-in-law, Gary Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Smith, Edna Robertson both of Prichard, WV; two sons, Paul David Murphy and wife, Daphne of Huntington, WV, William Brian Murphy and wife, Veronica of Prichard, WV; a sister, Relma Strickland of Prichard, WV and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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SAMUEL HAGEN "SAM" STANLEY, 74, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be on Friday, December 23, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the 5th Avenue Baptist Church by Dr. Allen Reasons. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Sam was born on April 18, 1937, in Wayne, W.Va., the son of the late Paul J. Stanley and Pauline Napier Stanley Miller. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother John Stanley. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Janet "Sue" Stanley; two daughters and sons-in-law Debra Jean and Kent Sargent of Greenville, S.C., and Laura "Gidget" and Jim Ross of Huntington; three granddaughters, Samantha and Jaymi Ross of Huntington and Katherine "Katie" Sargent of Greenville, S.C.; one brother and sister-in-law Jay and Sue Stanley of Knoxville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews, and his dog Lucy-Patty. Sam was a graduate of Marshall University. having earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts in 1965, then a Master's Degree in Journalism in 1980. He was an active member of the SAE Fraternity, where he met many lifelong friends. Sam worked for The Herald-Dispatch and the former evening paper, The Huntington Advertiser for many years. He was also news editor at the Somerset (Ky.) Commonwealth-Journal, sports editor of the Sanford (Fla.) Herald and a sports writer at the Orlando Sentinel. He was a Sports Information Director for Marshall in the 1970's and the Marshall Alumni Association in the 1990's. Sam retired from the Big Green Foundation in 2010. He also taught journalism for Brevard (Fla.) Community College from 1988 to 1998. Sam was involved in many local organizations, including the Huntington Kiwanis Club and Day Care Center, the HuntingtonArea Salvation Army and the Western Babe Ruth Baseball League. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated, or donations may be made to The Big Green Foundation. Condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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JACK HENSLEY HARDIN, 85, of Ceredo, W.Va., died Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. Jack was born August 15, 1926, in Kenova, W.Va., a son of the late George W. and Della Mae Hensley Hardin. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his wife Myra Wheeler Hardin and his twin brother James W. "Jimmy" Hardin. Jack was retired from The Herald-Dispatch, where he had been a reporter for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during WWII in the South Pacific. Jack was a lifetime member of American Legion Post #93 Kenova, whose Honor Guard will conduct military graveside rites. He was also a Master Mason of Crescent Lodge No. 32 Ceredo, AF&AM. Jack is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack C. "Klu" and Joanie M. Hardin of Huntington, W.Va., and Mark C. and Melissa A. Hardin of Ceredo, W.Va.; his beloved grandchildren George Nicholas, Matthew Ryne, Michael Scott, Joseph Chase and Jaclyn Olivia; and two special caregivers, Tammy Lucas and Brittany Clark whom the family would like to thank for their loving care of Jack. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2011, at the First Congregational Church of Ceredo, of which Jack was a member. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2011, at the church with Pastor Peter Shultis officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, W.Va. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made in Jack's memory to the First Congregational Church of Ceredo, P.O. Box 1209, Ceredo, WV 25507. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova is assisting the family.
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GOLDEN NOAH CHAFFIN, 81, of Kenova, W.Va., died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born Aug. 23, 1930, in Kenova, W.Va., a son of the late Golden Noah Chaffin and Edna Watts. Golden worked for CSX as a conductor for many years. He attended Rt. 60 Freewill Baptist Church. Golden was a member of Kenova Masonic Lodge No. 110 A.F. & A.M., whose members will conduct graveside rites. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Shannon Chaffin, and one daughter, Hannah Slaughter. Golden is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Perry and Katherine Chaffin of Ironton, Ohio; two daughters and one son-in-law, Starla and Tom Kisling of Proctorville, Ohio, and Brenda Lawhorn of Ona, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Brian (LeAnn) Lawhorn, Anthony Lawhorn, Matthew and Amy Kisling, Whitney, Derek and Kelsey Chaffin, and Charlotte Elliott; two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Aaron Lawhorn; and a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor Doug Booton and Pastor Richie Fluty officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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CARLOS BROWNING, JR., 46, of Dunlow, WV, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Ky. He was born October 24, 1965 at West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Carlos and Violet McNeely Browning. He was a timber man. A half-brother, Baker Curry, and uncles Ed, Noah, and Willard Browning also preceded him in death. Survivors include his significant other Lisa Berry, two sisters, Sadie (Ben) Cook, and Peggy Lynn Browning, all of Beckley, WV; a brother, Ossie Dee Browning of Dunlow, WV; a half-brother, Jimmy Curry of Kermit, WV; his aunt, Georgia McNeely of South Point, OH; and uncles Freelin Browning of Wilsondale, WV, Willie Browning of Lenore, WV, Hillard Browning of East Lynn, WV, and Arthur Browning of Wilsondale, WV. Graveside services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 24, 2011 at the Mead Cemetery at Dunlow, WV. Friends called from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home.
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Lt. Colonel MICHAEL SCOTT LAKIN, 42, of Charleston, W.Va., died on December 22, 2011, from injuries sustained after the crash of his aerobatic plane near Marysville, Ohio. He was born in Huntington, W.Va., on August 23, 1969, to Doris Short Lakin (deceased) and Lawrence Ferguson Lakin. Michael is survived by the light of his life, daughter Kathryn Patricia Lakin and her mother Dr. Carrie Lakin of Charleston, W.Va.; his father Lawrence F. Lakin and his wife Mary Lou Pelfrey Lakin of Huntington, W.Va.; a proud brother Richard Lee "Rick" Lakin, his wife Kaye, and their son Andrew of Ashland, Kentucky; a beloved sister, Patricia "Patti" Lakin Smith and her husband Ted of Milton, W.Va.; a brother by marriage, Larry Michael Pelfrey, his wife Teresa and their sons Andrew and Tyler of Huntington, W.Va.; and a sister by marriage, Lynn Pelfrey Kearns, her husband John and their children Jack, Bradley and Caroline of Oak Hill, Va.; special aunts and uncles Gloria "Gee Gee" and James Billups, both of whom shared his passion for flying, Carole and Ed Yetter of Zanesville, Ohio, Treva Short, of Louisa, Ky., Barbara Wright of Richmond, Kentucky, Mary and Glendell Frasher of Columbus, Ohio, Sue and Jay Stanley of Knoxville, Tennessee; and a host of cousins too numerous to name, whom he loved dearly. He also leaves behind a special friend, Cherie Rosier of Fairmont, W.Va. Michael was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents James S. and Lyda Frazier Lakin of Fort Gay, W.Va.; maternal grandparents William R. Short and Nannie Moore Short of Louisa, Ky.; two uncles, PFC Richard Lee Lakin of Fort Gay, W.Va., and Billy F. Short of Louisa, Ky.; and two aunts, Virgie Pelfrey of Huntington, W.Va., and Blanche Wellman of Ft. Gay, W.Va. Michael spent his early years in Kenova, W.Va., and his formative years in Wheelersburg, Ohio, where he attended elementary and high school, graduating from Wheelersburg High in 1987. Michael completed his first solo flight on September 15, 1985, and earned his private pilot's license one year later, launching his aviation career. Afterward, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla., Michael earned his commercial pilot's license at age 18 and his flight instructor certificate a year later, ultimately graduating in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Studies. Michael then joined the United States Marine Corps, for whom he flew attack helicopters in the Far East. He later served as a fixed-wing flight instructor at Naval Air Station Whiting Field near Pensacola in the Florida panhandle. After leaving active duty in 1999, Michael served with the W.Va. Air National Guard, 130th Airlift Wing, based in Charleston, and became a C-130 Hercules pilot. He was a full-time Guardsman and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He flew many combat missions in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Michael had recently returned from another deployment to Iraq, where he was an operations officer for RC-26 detachment out of Clarksburg, W.Va. Michael also flew for the W.Va. state government's aviation unit, beginning in 2008, and was a corporate pilot for then-Governor Joe Manchin, now a U.S. Senator. In the weeks following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Michael was one of just a few pilots who helped fly troops and supplies to and from New Orleans. Michael also entertained many at airshows, piloting his 2004 American Champion Bellanca Super Decathlon stunt plane. Michael was an active member of Christ Church United Methodist in Charleston, W.Va., where he assisted as a volunteer for the Breaking Bread ministry, a free dinner church members offer to the community. He also was a member of the Pathfinder Sunday School class. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2011, at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in Huntington, W.Va., by Dr. Allen Reasons and Dr. Randy Flanagan. Michael will be buried near his mother in the James A. Ferguson Cemetery in Fort Gay, W.Va. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Breaking Bread ministry at Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier Street, Charleston, W.Va. 25301. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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KEITH LEE CRAYCRAFT, 88, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011, at the Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Huntington, W.Va. Keith was born on November 22, 1923, in Wheelersburg, Ohio, a son of the late Earl and Ethel May Dyer Craycraft. In addition to his parents, two of Keith's brothers, Billy Earl Craycraft and Coach Dale Craycraft, preceded him in death. Keith was a retired regional manager for the McKesson Corporation. He attended First Baptist Church in Kenova, W.Va., and was a member of the Huntington Duplicate Bridge Club. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margaret May Brittingham Craycraft; his brother Dr. Larry Burns Craycraft (Rachel) of Ashland, Ky.; his step-son Jack Franklin Wise II (Sherry) of Havana, Fla.; his grandson Jack Franklin Wise III of Huntington, W.Va.; a sister-in-law Elaine Craycraft of Kenova, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Monday at the Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. A memorial service, also at Rollins Funeral Home, will follow immediately. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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MR. RAYMOND G. CADE, 69, of Huntington, W.Va., widower of Donna Faye Staley Cade, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. He was born August 1, 1942 in Huntington, a son of Martha Ross Cade of Huntington and the late Walter Stewart Cade. He was a retired electrical engineer with Union Carbide. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Additional survivors include a daughter Stephanie Cade of Huntington, a son Stewart Ray Cade of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandsons Elijah Fisher and Joseph Fisher, both of Huntington; a sister Lillian Johnson of Huntington; and Kenneth Cade, also of Huntington. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2011, at Chapman's Mortuary. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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HOBERT RAY BRUNTY, 83, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, December 23, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Pastor Johnny Jackson. Burial will follow at the Stephens Cemetery at Wayne. He was born July 10, 1928, at West Hamlin, W.Va., a son of the late Millard and Laura Watson Brunty. He was a retired self-employed carpenter and was a member of Canada Chapel. A son-in-law Rex Marcum, a grandson Christopher Dale Brunty, four brothers, James, Kit, Ace and Willis Brunty, and six sisters, Bessie Ferguson, Jane Ferguson, Ivy Price, Pearl Adkins, Pauline Stephens and Glenice Ellis, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Anna Lou Stephens Brunty; two daughters, Donna Sue Brunty and Dinah Lou Marcum, both of Wayne; three sons, Rocky Allen (Kathy) Brunty, Stoney Ray Brunty (companion Carolyn Smith) and John Tracy (Markella) Brunty, all of Wayne; two sisters, Justine Beckelheimer of South Point, Ohio and Dolly May Ball of Branchland, W.Va.; nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren and awaiting the arrival of another great-grandchild. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.
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CHARLOTTE ROLEE SPERRY, 73, of Kenova, W.Va., died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, at Heritage Center in Huntington, W.Va. She was born Sept. 4, 1938, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Edward and Ethel Shannon Sperry. She was a member of Bethlehem Church of United Baptist. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sperry was preceded in death by one son, James Drexel Mathis; and two brothers, Richard and Ed Sperry. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Jay and Lori Mathis of Huntington, Edward and Gigi Mathis of Prichard, and Timothy and Tawnia Mathis of Prichard; one daughter, Wendy Carter of Huntington; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; five sisters and two brothers, and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, with Brother Ted Asbury and Brother Richard Napier officiating. Burial will follow in Cyrus Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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NETA A. LEWIS, 77, of Wayne, W.Va., went to he with the Lord on Friday, December 23,2011 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 31, 1934 in Pineville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Walter and Lilly (Simpson) Perdue. Her husband, Kenneth Lewis also preceded her in death along with one son, Jackie Clifton Johnson. Survivors include her son, Laurence Prater Jr. of Huntington, W.Va.; beloved sister Mary Haug of Chicago, Illinois, and sisters Bonnie, Loreen, Juanita, and Wilma, all of Pineville. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday.
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WILMER NAPIER, 73, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at the Rush Branch Church, where he pastored for 30 years with Rev. Tom Kitts, Rev. Robert Wilson and Rev. Ray Messer Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. He was born Dec. 1, 1938, at Stiltner, W.Va., a son of the late Timothy and Mary Sula Lycans Napier. Wilmer was a retired administrator for the West Virginia Department of Highways and was a veteran of the National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Ann Napier; two sons, Wilmer Napier II (Norma) and Lonnie K. Napier (Tami), all of Genoa, W.Va.; three sisters, Erma Lee McClellan and Lizzie Marie Jones (Stanley), all of Lavalette, W.Va., and Opal Fay Tomblin of Jackson, Ohio; a brother, Lonnie Napier (Beulah) of Wayne, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Andrea Lynn Napier, Lonnie K. Napier II and William Isaac Napier; a great-grandson, Braydon Cole Russell; and special friends, Ivory Damron and Billy Wilson, who assisted with Wilmer's care. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home and after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rush Branch Church Baptistery Fund, c/o Lizzie Jones, 5788 Rt. 152, Lavalette, WV 25535.
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CAROLYN SUE (CHRISTIAN) ARTRIP, born April 8, 1950, loving wife of 45 years to Charles Bernard Artrip Sr., went to be with the Lord on Dec. 24, 2011, at her home surrounded by her loving family. The loving mother of Charles B. "Boe" Artrip Jr. and companion Regina Spencer, and Paul (Kimberlie) Artrip. Grandmother of her small baseball team, Chad W. (Kristina) Artrip, Charles L. Artrip, Aaron B. Artrip and Travis E. Artrip. She is the daughter of Paul J. and Hester (Watts) Christian. Her siblings are Homer Christian, Larry Christian, Mike Christian, Marlene Lawless and JoAnne Bell. There are a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives along with a special niece, Carmalita Christian; friends, Barbara Goodpaster, Bonnie McSweeny and Tonya Webb. She was a retired Sunday School Teacher and member of the 20th St. Baptist Church of Kenova. The family would like to thank Huntington Hospice and the members of the 20th St. Baptist Church for their support and generosity. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the 20th St. Baptist Church with Rev. John McSweeny officiating. Entombment will follow at the White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Church. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donation to the 20th St. Baptist Church P.O. Box 561, Kenova, WV 25530. Condolences may be expressed online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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JAMES "SHERMAN" TOMBLIN, 55, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Dec. 25, 2011, at home. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Richards Tomblin; two grandsons, Ryan Vannatter at home, and John Morrison of N.C.; mother and father, Paul and Erie Adams Frasher of Ona, W.Va., and family. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Teresa Finley and Becky "Jake" Vannatter; and father, Clifford Johnson Tomblin. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Burial will follow in Docks Creek/Maple Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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HAROLD PRICE, 91, of Ranger, W.Va., passed away in his sleep Christmas morning, December 25, 2011. He was born Nov. 8, 1920, on Lick Creek, Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late L.C. and Arizona Sanders Price. He served in the U.S. Army as a tank commander during World War II and retired from Union Concrete Pipe Co., Ceredo, W.Va. He was preceded in death by brothers, Dillard, Direl and Howard Price, and Tom Ramey; and sisters, Lena Adkins, Nellie Elliott and June Skeens. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Pauline Dyer Price; one son, Sherrell and LaDonna Price; one daughter, Arema and Keith Tomblin, all of Ranger; two grandsons, David Alan Price, and Brian Tomblin and Pam Davis of Ranger; one granddaughter, Amy Tomblin Adkins and Terry of Alum Creek, W.Va.; one great-grandson, Austin Adkins of Alum Creek; one sister, Blanche McClellan of Lyburn, W.Va.; and his special four-legged friend, Jake. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Bro. Terry Cyfers officiating. The burial will follow in the Sanders Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va., where a military graveside service will be conducted by American Legion Post 111. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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GRETHEL WILEY, 74 of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Reverend Keith Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Taylor Cemetery, Kiahsville, W.Va. She was born September 4, 1937, at Logan, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Della Wiley Williamson. Grethel was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and a member of Mount Calvary Church. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Garnet Freeman and three brothers, Otho Williamson, O'Dell Williamson and Terry Williamson. Grethel is survived by her loving husband Teddy Wiley; three daughters, Connie (Tony) Perry of Prichard, W.Va., Lydia (Roy) Crabtree of East Lynn, Noka Martin of East Lynn; three sons, Teddy (Aletha) Wiley Jr. of Kiahsville and Ben Taylor Wiley Jr. and his fiancée of Lavalette, W.Va., Gregory (Geneva) Wiley of Ranger, WV; one sister Myrtle (Sam) Taylor of Kiahsville; one brother, Hallie (Marie) Williamson of Wayne; 11 grandchildren, Tiffany Wiley, Brad Arbogast, Lakin Tomblin, Scott Kokavec, Dennis Lee Martin III, Ben Taylor Wiley III, Bobby Joe Wiley, Sheana Wiley, Shannon Wiley, Amy Wiley, Brandy Brumfield, and 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home.
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ROBERT LEE "JAKE" ANDREWS, 74, of Wayne, WV, died Saturday, December 26, 2011 at his residence. Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 am Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Smith Cemetery on Mt. Vernon Ridge in Wayne, WV. He was born April 4, 1937 in Wayne County, WV, a son of Jesse James and Bertha Carter Andrews. Jake was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a self-employed carpenter. Also preceding him in death were two sisters, Clara Osburn and Juanita Staley; a brother, Jesse Andrews; a niece, Janice Osburn Keck; and two nephews, John Osburn and Byford Osburn. Survivors include two great-nieces Sheryl Osburn Vanhoose, Cindy Osburn Nesselroade; two great nephews, Stephen Keck and David Keck; and a special life-long friend, Ronnie Cade and wife, Sue of Huntington, WV. There will be no visitation. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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IVALEE FAYE CYRUS EARLS, 80, Ceredo, W.Va., was called home by her Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Edward and Armilda Lowe Cyrus, brothers Lemmie Lowell and Charles Wallace Cyrus, sister Lucille, husband Billy Denford Earls and son Hobert Edward Earls, and her second husband, Pearley Anderson Chatterton. She is survived by her brother Raymond Edsell Cyrus; grandchildren Kimberly Dawn Cunningham of Brunswick, Ohio and Mark Edward Earls (Chelsea) of Priest River, Idaho; great-grandchildren Meghan Noel Cunningham of Parkersburg, W.Va., Olivia Joyce and Oliver Cyrus Earls of Priest River, Idaho; step-son Bill Chatterton (Tammi) and step-grandchildren Amanda Chatterton Edwards and Joe Chatterton; several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was cared for in the home by Donna Shull and cousin Joyce Stephens Jones. She was employed at Corbin, Ltd., for seven years in the late 1960's to early 1970's. Following her years at Corbin, she spent her time as a homemaker where she also cared for her mother and later her son and brother. She enjoyed working puzzles, knitting basket liners and table cloths, Southern Gospel music and Marshall football. Funeral service will be held at Reger Funeral Chapel, Tuesday January 3, 2012, at 2 p.m. with Elgie "Junior" Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, W.Va. Friends may call from noon until service time on Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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CHLOE ANNA EPLING, 100 years, 11 months and 12 days old of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. She was born January 17, 1911, in Lincoln County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jackson and Mary Swiney Watts. She was a homemaker and was a member of Tom's Creek United Baptist Church, and was a former Sunday school teacher. She was also preceded in death by her husband Theodore Epling; a daughter Elata Carol Holland, a son-in-law Donald E. Adkins, and three brothers and nine sisters. Survivors include her daughter Juanita Adkins of Wayne; her son Raymond (Sandy) Epling of Lewisburg, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Wes (Kimberly) Holland of Milton, W.Va., and Sarah (Gordon) Burns of Morgantown, W.Va.; and three great-grandchildren, Jordan Avery Holland, Sydney Renae Holland and Taylor Chase Holland. She was loved and will be missed by many friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 1, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Pastors Garland Perry and Jody Thompson. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home. The family would like to extend special thanks to Hospice of Huntington.
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TERRY LEE COLLINS, 72, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Brother Paul Farley, Brother Stewart Farley and Brother Denny Land. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, where military rites will be rendered by the Veterans Honor Guard of American Legion Post 16 of Huntington. Terry was born on Jan. 5, 1939, in Logan, W.Va., the son of the late Curtis and Della Perry Collins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Curtis and Norman Collins; and a sister, Dianna Collins. Terry was a retired lineman for Verizon and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Jefferson Avenue Church of God. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Leaetta Toppins Collins; two daughters and a son-in-law, Vanessa Collins of Huntington, and Stacey and Tom Ross of Kenova, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Thomas and Taylor Ross of Kenova; one brother, Donnie Layne Collins of California; and special friends, Skip and Mike. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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ROBERT D. BOYES, 69, of Fort Gay passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wally Smith officiating. Burial will follow Cox Cemetery, Genoa, WV. He was born on July 3, 1942 to the late Donald A. Boyes and Marjorie Double Boyes. He was an Army veteran and was a member of Post 93, Kenova. Robert loved his family, loved hunting, fishing & boating, bikes and making everyone laugh. In addition to his parents,, he is preceded in death by a son Richard Shane Boyes. Survivors include his loving wife Geraldine Buckingham Boyes, daughter Tracy Annette Laslie of Kentucky, sons Troy Boyes of Groveport, Ohio and Robert Boyes of South Point, Ohio, sisters Kay Kahrig of Wooster, Ohio and Sally Boyes Hyslop (Richard) of California; brothers Donnie Boyes (Peggy) of Seville, Ohio, Larry Boyes (Beline) of California and Richard Boyes of Tennessee; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call on hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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CHARLES D. BACK, formerly of Louisa and Fort Gay. Funeral services for a former Ashland, Louisa, and Fort Gay resident who served 26 years in the Air Force and attained the highest enlisted rank and was the recipient of one of the military branch's most prestigious awards, will be conducted Wednesday, December 28, 2011, in Universal City, TX. Charles D. Back, 71, died December 13, 2011. A resident of Gilbert, AZ, he retired from the USAF as a Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) and then worked for Honeywell for 20 years. He was born in Fort Gay to Pheobe Ratliff Back of Ashland and the late David Back. Also surviving are his wife Maria (Joyce) Back and their children Guy, Gary, Wendy, David and Crystal, and grandchildren; Jessica, Devon, Cody, Pheobe, Carson and James. He is also survived by two sisters, Patricia (Elton) Ramey and Martha (James) Preston both of Ashland. The funeral will be held at Colonial Funeral Home in Universal City at noon with burial in the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. He grew up in Louisa and Fort Gay and attended Ashland High School and Berea College. He was a 1958 graduate of Fort Gay High School. CMSgt Back was the subject of a feature story in the Ashland Daily Independent in July of 1981. Earlier that month he had been presented the Dudley C. Sharp Award during a ceremony at Randolph Air Force Base near San Antonio, TX. The presentation was made by Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr and CMSgt Back was the first enlisted recipient. He was given the honor for developing and testing a centralized aircraft support system. It had a projected life-cycle savings of more than $75 million in personnel, fuel and maintenance costs for the Air Training Command. Other military honors include: Airman of the Quarter, Man of the Year, a meritorious service medal for outstanding achievement, two Air Force commendation medals and five campaign stars for Vietnam service. He had tours in Northern Africa, England and Southeast Asia, including Cambodia and Da Nang, Vietnam. CMSgt Back began working on his new logistical support system in 1978 and it had to receive Congressional approval. He worked with architectural engineers contracted to design the Centralized Aircraft Support System which was tested and put into service at Randolph. It was designed to service T-38 trainers and was to be expanded to other Air Training Command bases. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Gay Baptist Church, PO Box 184, Fort Gay WV 25514 or the FGHS Alumnia Assn c/o Joe Damron, 211 Hardwick Ridge Road, Fort Gay.