MARY FRANCIS JOBE, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away March 2, 2012, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2012, at Forest Lawn Memorial Garden, Huntington. She was born Oct. 23, 1934, in Branchland, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Cora Porter Jobe. She is survived by her sister, Jean Spurlock of Barboursville; three brothers, Roscoe Jobe of Greenup, Ky., Ival and Virgil Jobe, both of Huntington; several nieces and nephews, and a special niece, Ladonna Stewart, who has been her caregiver for 20 years. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements.

DALLAS WILSON, 77, of Huntington, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Willie May. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. He was born Jan. 28, 1935, in Genoa, W.Va., a son of Ota Robertson Wilson of Huntington, and the late Raymond Wilson. Dallas was retired from the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, where he was a former commander of the Honor Guard for many years and a life member of VFW Post 1064 of Huntington. In 1996, he retired from the Huntington VA Medical Center in the housekeeping department. In addition to his mother, Dallas is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jeanette Gregg Wilson; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Roxann Wilson of Ga.; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Greg Ledbetter of Ga.; and his other children, two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Robin Siddle of Huntington, and Mark and Nanci Siddle of Ala.; daughter, Teri Layne of Tenn.; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Betty Wilson of N.C., and Bobby Joe and Jenanne Wilson of Huntington; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Deloris and Junior O'Brien of Ft. Gay, and Bonnie and Daniel Copley of Grayson, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. The American Legion Post 93 of Kenova will be serve as Honor Guard's during the visitation Monday night and will also conduct graveside military rites. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

JOYCE WILLIAMSON CHAFFINS, 65, of Louisa passed away Friday March 2, 2012 following a tragic storm. Joyce was born May 29, 1946 in Crum, the daughter of the late Gideon and Nettie Waller Williamson. She was a school crossing guard for the Pontiac Michigan School System. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a granddaughter Samantha Danielle Wood and a sister Janet Pack. Survivors include her husband Glen Chaffins, a daughter Karen Wood, adopted daughter Lori Hill, two grandsons Tyler and Austin Wood, adopted grandchildren Jonathan, Eric, Mathew, Zackery, and Taylor Hill; brothers Birdie Williamson, Wayne Williamson, Clifford Williamson, and Herman Williamson; a sister Reba Marsh. Joint Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday March 8th at 11:00 am at the Wilson Funeral Home by Rev. Roger Ross. Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery at Webb, WV. Friends may call after 5:00 pm Wednesday March 7th at the Wilson Funeral Home.

SAMANTHA DANIELLE WOOD, 14, of Louisa, passed away Friday March 2, 2012 following a tragic storm in Lawrence County. Samantha was a 9th grade student at Lawrence County High School, member of the National Junior Honor Society and a proud member of the percussion section of the Lawrence County High School Band. She was born Nov. 4, 1997 in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of Karen Chaffins Wood and the late Andrew Scott Wood. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her grandmother Joyce Chaffins. Survivors include her mother Karen Wood of Louisa; grandfather Glen Chaffins also of Louisa, two brothers Tyler Wood and Austin Wood both at home, uncles and aunts Allen and wife Terry Wood and Anthony and wife Gina Wood, cousins Ryan and Emily Wood. Joint funeral services will be conducted on Thursday March 8th at 11:00 am at the Wilson Funeral Home by Rev. Roger Ross. Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery at Webb, WV. Friends may call after 5:00 pm Wednesday March 7th at the Wilson Funeral Home.

WESLEY N. WELCH, 66, of Kenova, W. Va. passed away at home Sunday, March 4, 2012. He was born April 24, 1946 in Blackley, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his father, Burl Welch. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Balser Welch of Lavalette, W.Va., three sisters; Alice (James) Staley of Lavalette, Ella Carroll of Ashland, K.Y., and Diann Pack of Huntington, W.Va., and two brothers; Leonard (Viola) Welch and Paul (Juanita) Welch, both of Prichard, W.Va., and a host of friends and family. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Welch Family.

EMOGENE BRUMFIELD, 83, of Catlettsburg, Ky., formerly of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Bogar and Eula (Parsley) Caldwell, and the widow of the late Andrew K. Brumfield. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Howard and Manford Caldwell. Emogene was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker. She was formerly employed as a cook at Ferndale Elementary School in Kenova, W.Va. She was a member of the Jefferson Avenue Church of God, Huntington, W.Va., where she was a former member of the Sanctuary Choir and the Golden Voices Choir. She served the Lord faithfully for over 53 years and was a true woman of faith. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Carl) Stanley of Catlettsburg, Ky., and Debra (Charles) Harmon of Fountain Hills, Ariz. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brent (Mindy) Stanley, Beth (Jack) Hulett of Catlettsburg, Ky., Jeanna (Pete) Slodownik of Phoenix, Ariz., and Christa (James) Harding of Wasilla, Alaska; and great-grandchildren, Dylan Stanley, Ryder Slowdownik and Kendra Hulett. Survivors also include three brothers, Ted Caldwell, Bob (Ruby) Caldwell), Butch Caldwell of Kenova, W.Va.; and three sisters, Barbara Ruth (Don) Watts, and Judy (Danny) Roy of Kenova, W.Va., and June (Ted) Kennedy of Fort Payne, Ala. Mrs. Brumfield is also survived by her longtime great friends and sisters-in-laws, Louise Starr, Janet Maynard and Darlene Bias. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and other special friends. Emogene donated her body to the Marshall University Human Gift Registry. As she gave so much to so many in her life, she continued to give in her death. A memorial service to honor her life and legacy will be held at Jefferson Avenue Church of God on March 6, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Paul Ray Farley and Pastor Rod Justice officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the building fund at Jefferson Avenue Church of God, 2039 Jefferson Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made to www.rollinsfh.com.

FRANCES L. FORTNER NELSON, 87, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 5, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. She was born August 30, 1924, in Kenova, a daughter of the late Walker and Sarah Rhoda Perry Fortner. Frances was a faithful member of Philadelphia United Baptist Church in Huntington. She had worked as a rural route mail carrier and she was a dedicated homemaker to her family. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband Paul Leslie Nelson; a daughter Janice Shelton; two sisters Imogene Byer and Gladys Fortner and two brothers Harold and John Fortner. She is survived by one son Leslie R. Nelson; a daughter June Hatten and her husband James; three sisters, Della Mae Robertson, Mary Trytek and Joann Quiggins; three brothers, Paul, Sam and Dick Fortner; five grandchildren, Terri (Chuck) Wentz, Greg (Cindy) Hatten, Lisa (Dolf) Fischer, Gail (Brian) Hunter and Gavin (Crystal) Hatten; nine great-grandchildren, Chuckie Wentz, Jacob Hunter, Travis Fischer, Courtney Hatten, Eric Hatten, Jared Hunter, Joey Fischer, Nickolas Hatten and Jordann Hatten and a very special sister-in-law Ellie Fortner. The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff of Heritage Nursing Home for their care of Frances. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Unit at Heritage Nursing Home, 101 13th St., Huntington, WV 25701. The family will receive friends from noon until 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will begin at 2:30 p.m. with Brother Donald Gene Maynard and Elder David Messer officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

THOMAS DONALD "BOKIE" McCANN, 71, of Dunlow, WV, passed away Monday, March 5, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church, of which he was a member, with Pastor Russell Watts and Brother Luther Dingess officiating. Burial will follow at the McCann Family Cemetery at Dunlow. He was born July 28, 1940 at Delbarton, WV, a son of the late Nick and Thena Blair McCann. A brother, Dennis Monroe Jarrells and a nephew, William Browning, also preceded him in death. Survivors include a sister, Mary (George) Browning; and three brothers, James (Sarah) Jarrells of Dunlow, WV, Jack McCann of Summersville, GA, and Eddie (Stella) McCann of Alabama. Friends called from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.

TERESA LYNN GRIMMETT EARP, 49, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly of Man, W.Va., departed this life on Monday, March 5, 2012 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Morma and Nina Grimmett, and Ira and Mae Vincell; three uncles, Bradly Grimmett, William McQuithy, and Jack Doliver Grimmett; two aunts, Cherly Grimmett, and Clara Mae; and two nephews, Terry Lee Mosley and Christopher Aaron Elkins. Survivors include her parents, Clayton Grimmett of Fort Gay, W.Va., and JoAnn Smith of Myrtle Beach; four sisters, Clara Sue Elkins and Jack Grimmett of Mallory, W.Va., Marie Blanch and husband Timothy of Maryland, JoAnna Kaye Mosley and her husband Jamie of Fort Gay, and Phyllis Rice and her husband Jerry of Conway, S.C.; four brothers, Dwayne Grimmett and his wife Henrietta, and Clayton Grimmett Jr., all of Genoa, W.Va., Ernest Balridge of Myrtle Beach, and Rodney Lee Balridge of Georgia; six nieces; and six nephews. Teresa was a member of Baker’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Smithville, N.C., and she loved all her family dearly. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at New Hope Community Church with Rev. Larry Osborne and Brother Dwayne Grimmett officiating. Burial will follow in the Grimmett Cemetery, Genoa. Friends may called after 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Grimmett-Earp family.

IONA AGNES CONN, age 88, of Wellington, KY died Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at St. Claire Regional Medical Center of Morehead, KY. Iona was born July 14, 1923 in Crum, WV. She is the daughter of the late Edgar and the late Fonnie (Little) Eggers. She was predeceased by her husband, Lesley Conn Sr. who died in 1991. She was a Homemaker and member of the Church of Christ She is survived by two daughters: Edgaretta Marcum of Wellington, KY, Charlene Webb of Morehead, KY and four sons: Lesley Conn Jr. of Louisa, KY, John Conn, of Monroe, NC, Tony Conn of Crum, WV, Danny Bruce Conn of Crum, WV. The funeral was held 2:00 pm Friday, March 9, 2012 at Wilson Funeral Home with Elder Jessie Spaulding officiating. Burial followed in Yatesville Memorial Gardens. Friends called Thursday, March 8 at Wilson Funeral Home Louisa, KY.

MYRTLE ELIZABETH DEAN MAYNARD, 73, of Kiahsville, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. She was born June 21, 1938 in Logan, W.Va., a daughter of the late Millard and Louedith Dean. Her husband, Andrew Maynard also preceded her in death along with infant daughter, Iris Lynn Maynard, one sister, Iris Irvin, and one brother, Gordon Dean. Myrtle was a member of the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church in Kiahsville. She leaves behind two daughters, Mary Maynard and her fiancé Kenneth Crum, and Millie Brooks and her husband Lige, all of Kiahsville; two sons, Jackie Maynard and his wife Freda and Joey Maynard and his wife Karen, all of Wayne, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Andy, Matt, JoJo, Brody, and Brandi Maynard, Billy Ramey, and Justin and Jeremy Brooks; and three great-grandchildren, Jayden Ramey, and Rowen and Benton Maynard. Also surviving are five sisters, Phyllis Ferrell of Elizabethtown, Pa., B. Elaine Frost of Wheelersburg, Oh., Millie Ferrell and her husband Steve of McMinnville, Tenn., Sandra Kay Wriston and Kathryne Rosen, both of Ravenna, Oh.; three brothers, Millard Fullen Dean Jr., and his wife Dianna of Frankfort, Ky., James D. Dean and wife Kathy of Wayne, W.Va., and Randy Dean and his wife Barbara of Huntington; and caregiver and friend, Renee Adkins of Kiahsville. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House staff for their loving care during this time. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Earl Burgess and Mike Dillon officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Saturday.

CARLOTTA HOLBROOK CYRUS, 59, of Carmel, Indiana formerly of Louisa passed away Thursday evening, March 8, 2012, at her home. Carlotta was born May 18, 1952 at West Liberty, KY the daughter of the late Carl and Wanda Ingram Holbrook. She was a Registered Nurse with the Neo-Natal Unit. She is survived by her loving husband Tom Cyrus, two brothers Randall and Byron Holbrook both of Louisa; a beloved sister-in-law Karen Barnette also of Louisa; special nieces and nephews Amy, Kyle, Michael, Eric, and Amanda. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Ric Frazier on Monday March 12th at 11:00 am at the Wilson Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Cyrus Cemetery at Louisa.

ROGER CARROLL ADKINS, 68, of Titusville, Florida, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Parrish Medical Center, Titusville, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jamie Gump. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. He was born April 4, 1943 in Kenova, W.Va., a son of Gladys Warf Adkins and the late Carroll Adkins. Additional survivors include a brother Gregory Kent Adkins of Titusville; sister Kristi Lynne Adkins of Titusville; sister-in-law Debra Kay Adkins of Titusville; nieces Carly Marie Hart of Cary, North Carolina and Kimberly Lauren Adkins of Titusville; nephew Jonathan Ray Hart of Cary, North Carolina; aunts and uncles Ollie and Linda Warf of South Point, Ohio, James Diamond of Wheelersburg, Ohio and Rilda Egan of Huntington, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

SHELIA KAYE PERRY REDDING, 55, of Kenova, W.Va., died Friday, March 9, 2012, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. She was born October 6, 1956, in Sterling, Ill., a daughter of the late Fisher H. and Beulah Faye Saunders Perry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son Russell Paul Redding. She is survived by two daughters, Stacey Faye Perry of Ft. Gay, W.Va., and Sarah Nona Redding of Fairburn, Ga.; three sisters, Barbara Atkins of Prichard, W.Va., Lisa Booth of Ceredo, W.Va., and Vaughna Boyle of Huntington; her aunts Roberta Saunders, Sadie Hazlett and Fern Kegly; an uncle Paul Saunders; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatten/Saunders Family Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

MARY ADKINS CLAY, 87, of East Lynn W.Va., went to be with our Lord on March 11, 2012, at her residence. She was a member of Nestlow Baptist Church. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Mary was born on September 16, 1924, to the late Henry and Marcella Davis Adkins. Her husband, Ancil Clay also preceded her in death along with her son Tony Clay; grandson Steven Eugene Clay; great-grandson Nathan Robert Clay; two brothers Wilson Adkins and Willard Adkins. Survivors include four sons Henry Clay, Roger (Mary) Clay, Robert (Teresa) Clay, all of East Lynn, and Eugene (Brenda) Clay of Wayne, W.Va.; one daughter Doris (David) Wilson of Genoa; three grandsons, Aaron Clay, Timothy Clay and Adam Clay; three granddaughters Mary Wilson Henderson, Lori Ann Clay and Ashley Clay; one great-granddaughter, Sydney Taye Callaway; and the grandchildren of her heart Isiah, Bailey Tyler, Dalten, Dakota, Isabella and Victoria. She is also survived by her twin sister Martha Adkins of Branchland, W.Va.; and one brother William "Mack" Adkins of Branchland. She will be missed by the many family, neighbors and friends who sat at her table in fellowship always leaving there well-fed and enriched by her presence. We want to thank her two caregivers for the love and respect they showed our mother during her illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at the Ancil Clay Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

JEREMY REECE LARSEN, 24, of Huntington died Sunday, March 11, 2012, in Chesapeake, Ohio. He was born July 11, 1987, in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Larsen was preceded in death by his mother Nina (McCoy) Larsen, his father Thomas William Larsen who passed on Monday, March 12, 2012. He is survived by a brother Timothy Wayne Dillon, along with a host of aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

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, 93, of Shoals, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2012. She was born on April 20, 1918 in Summersville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ernest and Maggie McClung. Preceding her in death was her husband of 29 years Harold M. Perdue and her second husband of 14 years Wayne Williams. She was also preceded in death by brothers Elvie and Okla McClung of Summersville, W.Va., and sister Elizabeth Tiano of Phoenix, Ariz. Surviving sisters are Isabelle Sweeney and Lillian Ramsey. Survivors include her four children and spouses, Harold and Janice Perdue, Sharon Houchin and companion Richard Stuart, Phillip and Brenda Perdue, Beth and Mike Murphy, all of Shoals; step-sons Gene and Emory Williams; grandchildren and spouses Troy and Marsha Houchin, Cherai Stapleton, Rusty Perdue, Amy and Jeff Ash, Heather and Tony Wheeler, Reta and Marc Collins, Seana and Rob Eck, Wade Murphy and his fiance Kathryn Bell; great-grandchildren Cody and Maggie Houchin, Solomon and Brighton Stapleton, Brandon and Brooklynn Ash, Keaton Perdue, Reid and Sulley Collins, Oakley and Vance Wheeler and Finley and Coral Eck. She was a faithful servant of Shoals Baptist Church. She was a loving and generous person who touched the lives of many; she was everyone's Granny. Although you are no longer with us, you will forever be in our hearts. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Thank you to her past caregiver Rose Pennington. A special thank you to the loving staff and owners of Grayson Assisted Living for your excellent care, dedication and compassion. Visitation is Thursday, March 15, 2012, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Larry Skidmore and music by Pastor Scott Byard. Burial will follow in Brumfield Cemetery, Wayne County, West Virginia. Contributions may be made to the Shoals Baptist Youth Fund, 123 Eden Lane, Lavalette, WV, 25535. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

BEATRICE PENNINGTON BELCHER, 85, of Fort Gay died March 13, 2012. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, Ky. Visitation from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

DENNIS RICE, 83, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. He was born October 23, 1928 in Wayne County, a son of the late John and Mary Elizabeth Rice. One son, James Rice also preceded him in death. Dennis served his country honorably in the US Army and was a member of the Wayne Church of God. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, June Rice; one daughter, Jeanie Blankenship and her husband Forrest; one son, Michael Rice; 2 grandchildren, Jeffrey Rice and Alisha Tabor, all of Wayne; and two great-grandchildren, Jaried Blankenship, also of Wayne, and Olivia M. Mott of Huntington, W.Va. Also surviving are two brother, Arbie Rice and his wife Ida of Wayne, Richard Rice and his wife Betty of Huntington, Dewey Rice and his wife Alice of Wayne; two sisters, Arbutis Moore and her husband Estel and Deloris Queen and her husband Gary, all of Wayne; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Otis Bowen and Pastor Scott Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

DENNIS L. GIBSON, 77, of Massillon, Ohio, formerly of Kenova, died March 16, 2012, in Affinity Medical Center. He retired from Ashland Oil Refinery. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church of Massillon. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Paquelet Funeral Home, Massillon. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Massillon, 301 Lincoln Way E., Massillon, OH 44646 or The American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, P.O. Box 182039, Dept. 013, Columbus, OH 43218-2039.

RUTH ANN NICHOLS MULLINS, 71 of Nallen, W.Va., formerly of Kenova W.Va., entered into rest Friday, March 16, 2012. Born February 2, 1941in Otter Lick, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Carl and Gladys Nichols. She was a member of Shepherds Fold Baptist Church. Ruth is survived by her husband James Mullins of Nallen, sons James "Jimmy" and wife Tracey of Nallen, John Mullins of Mt. Nebo, W.Va.; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brothers Danny Nichols of Ivydale, W.Va., Donald Nichols of Akron, Ohio, David "Pete" Nichols of Duck, W.Va., Randy Nichols of Ivydale, W.Va., Eddie Nichols of Ivydale, W.Va., and sister Carla Chandler of Pansy, Alabama. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Jeff Lykins officiating. Burial will be in Nichols Cemetery, Otter Lick, W.Va. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Mullins family.

LOIS JEAN KINCAID, 79, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday March 16, 2012. She was born August 26, 1932, a daughter of the late Charles and Laura Williams. Her husband, Bill Kincaid also preceded her in death along with a daughter, Laura Kincaid and sister, Faye Wilson. Lois graduated from Huntington High School and was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, William B. Kincaid II of Huntington, and a host of friends and family Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne is honored to serve the Kincaid Family.

PHYLLIS ANN FETHEROLF, 70, of Prichard, W.Va. died March 18, 2012 at Cornerstone in Huntington, W.Va. after a long illness. She was born November 3, 1941 at Big Hurricane, W.Va. a daughter of the late Barney and Edith Marshall Frasher. Phyllis was a homemaker and a member of the 1st Big Hurricane Church. Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Mack Fetherolf, Prichard, W.Va. Also, one daughter, Denna (Bryan) Fetherolf Black of Prichard, W.Va., and three sons; David Michael Fetherholf, Dwayne (Jena) Fetherholf both of of Prichard, W.Va., and Darin (Ronda) Fetherolf, of Ft. Gay, W.Va., three sisters; Vivian Hoosier, Pritchard, W.Va., Dora Gilkerson, Ceredo, W.Va., and Debbie Hatten, also of Prichard, W.Va., three brothers; Pearley Frazier, Darrell Frasher and Denver Frazher, all of Ft. Gay. W.Va., eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Services were conducted 2:00 p.m. Tuesday March 20, 2012 at the graveside at Christian Cemetery, Big Hurricane, W.Va. by Rev. John Cavins under the direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.

DIANE VANHOOSE-DIALS, 34, of Barboursville, W.Va., died at her home on Sunday, March 18, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Brother Richard Smith and Brother Shawn Fortner officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. She was born on December 19, 1977, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Johnny Michael and Carlene Vanhoose of Wayne, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son Carson Michael Dials, one brother Johnny D. Vanhoose and wife Samantha, one niece and one nephew Eva Mary and Kobe John Vanhoose, all of Wayne, W.Va.; aunts and uncles Hobert Ray and Betty Sue Perry, Joan Fortner, Sandra K. Napier and Wilmer and Norma Napier, all of Wayne, W.Va.; and a host of cousins and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at the funeral home.

WILBURN LEE "Woody" MAYNARD, age 40, of Louisa died Monday, March 19, 2012 at home in Louisa. Woody was born August 20, 1971 in Louisa, KY. He is the son of the late Monroe and the late Susie Dean (Osborne) Maynard. He was a disabled Coal Miner. He is survived by his wife: Pearl Bernice (Ferguson) Maynard; daughter and son-in-law Keisha Leigh and Richard Bowen of Ohio; three sons: Justin Lee Maynard of Louisa, KY, Wilburn Lee Maynard Jr. of Missouri, Bryan Keith Maynard of Louisa, KY; Brother of two sisters: Emmie Moore of Inez, KY, Gladys Newsome of Lovely, KY and two brothers: James Monroe Maynard of Lovely, KY, Eddie Maynard of Louisa, KY; He also has two grandchildren. Predeceased by his brothers, Therman Maynard and Herman Maynard. The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 21 at Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. James Russell Maynard officiating. Burial will be in Maynard-Osborne Cemetery, Louisa, KY Calling hours will be Tuesday, March 20 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Wilson Funeral Home.

RUBY MAYNARD SANSOM, 97, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Wayne, passed away at Heartland of Riverview, with her Heartland family at her bedside. She was born October 28, 1914, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Lula Ferguson Maynard and Lindsey Maynard. Her husband John Sansom also preceded her in death along with one brother Clyde Maynard; one sister Wanda Young; and one daughter Margaret "Peggy" Sabetta. Ruby was a WV state employee retired from the Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital and a member of the Wayne Baptist Church. She leaves behind two daughters, Doris (Bobby) Adkins of Oxnard, Calif., and Edna (John) Justice of Huntington; two sons, Johnny (Delores) Sansom of Lake Placid, Fla., and Lore City, Ohio, and Larry (Ramona) Sansom of Sheffield Lake, Ohio; special granddaughter Jacki (Jeff) Hutchison and their children Austin and Grace of Chesapeake, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great- great grandchildren. Friends may call at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at noon at Elmwood Cemetery with Pastor Fred Ferguson officiating.

SARAH ANN FORTNER MATHIS, 91, of Huntington, WV, passed away, Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at her son’s residence in Michigan. Funeral services will be conducted at Noon Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Charles O. Adkins. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV. She was born July 29, 1920 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Jink and Flaura Watts Fortner. Sarah was a homemaker and a member at Brush Creek Church. Her husband, Shelby Mathis also preceded her in death, along with two daughters, Vonnie Sue Turvey and Judy Carroll Jarman; a sister, Ruby Donahoe; and three brothers, Virgil, Ervin and Leslie Fortner. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Jean Dodd and husband, Melvin of Maryland, Diana Kay Crabtree and husband, Michael of Michigan; three sons, Lonnie Mathis and wife, Bonnie, Shelby Mathis, Jr. and wife, Janine, James Larry Mathis and wife, Janice all of Michigan; two sisters, Mary Ellen Baxter of Georgia, Opal Jarvis of Ohio; one brother, Ernest Fortner and wife, June of Ohio; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

JENNIFER L. BOOTEN, 31, of Huntington, WV, went to rest in the Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Elder Danny Wooten and Elder David Adkins. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born September 6, 1980, in Cabell County. She was preceded in death by a brother Robert "Robby" Booten, II. She is survived by her father Robert Booten of Huntington, mother and step-father Cheryl and Dale Adkins of Barboursville; two special sisters and a brother-in-law, Lauren Booten Johnson and Greg of Huntington, and her singing sister Alena Adkins of Barboursville; two protective brothers and sister-in-law, Jeremy and Maryellen Winters and Jared Booten; MaMaws and PaPaws, Juanita Fife and Frances Keenan, both of Huntington, Don and Bess Winters of Logan, Margalee Adkins of Wayne; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many close friends and loved ones. She attended Spirit of the Lord Church, Huntington, and was also a student of Huntington Junior College. Jennifer was known to light up a room with her smile, and will always be our angel. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Special thanks to Dr. Morabito Jr. and the Ohio State University doctors and nurses for such caring and professional care. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mountianeer Spina Bifida Camp, c/o Sue Nelson, Bridgeview Elementary Center, 5100 Ohio Street, South Charleston, WV 25309.

ELDER BYRON KEITH JOHNSON, 82, of Lavalette, W.Va., stepped out to his glory into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, March 22, 2012. He was born July 22, 1929, a son of the late Ezra Elbert and Adah Gilkison Johnson. He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Blaine Johnson as well as a sister, Bonnie Hall and two brothers, Eldon and Howard Johnson. Elder Keith Johnson was a pastor of Mt. Calvary Regular Baptist Church and is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Johnson. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Susan (Howard) Ross of Fairbank, AK, and Karen (Phil) Alexander of Barboursville, W.Va.; two sons, Brian (Pam) Johnson of Huntington, W.Va., Byron (Sandra) Johnson, II, of South Point, OH; two sisters, Joyce (Bill) Pauley of Lavalette, and Janet (Perry) Ferguson of West Union, W.Va.; one brother Ivan (Dovetta) Johnson of Lavalette; ten grandchildren, Julie (John) Lowe, Jamie (Ryan) Wheeler, Matthew (Mary) Johnson, Jonathan Ross, Michael Ross, Amy Ross, Will (April) Alexander, Wade Alexander, Wes Alexander and Nicole Johnson; and eleven great-grandchildren. The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice of Huntington for their loving care, especially Ed and Dennis. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 25 at 2 p.m. at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. A burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday after 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

CARLOS DENVER MARCUM SR., 79, of Prichard, husband of 62 years of Catherine Lowe Marcum, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin-Jones Hospice House in Huntington. He was born on May 31, 1932 in Whitman, WV, a son of the late John Henry and Della Ruth Queen Marcum. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, C.J. Marcum. He is survived by daughters, Tina (William) Barrett and Dottie Gould, all of Huntington; son, Carlos (Patricia) Marcum Jr. of Proctorville, OH; sister, Joan (Leo) Nored of Placerville, CA; grandchildren, Chuck Gould, Olivia Barrett and Leigha Barrett; niece, Donna Whisler of Federal Way, WA; special cousins, Linda and Eugene Parsons and Ben and Lauren Marcum. Mr. Marcum proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a long time employee of the Herald-Dispatch in Huntington. There will be no service or visitation. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations in Mr. Marcum’s honor to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Huntington. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com

JOANN DAVIS HANDLEY,81, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 in the J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa. Funeral services were conducted 1 P.M. Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Rollins Funeral Home with Rev. Patrick Elliott officiating. Interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, WV. Joann was born January 7, 1931 in Wayne County WV. daughter of the late Forest and Mabel Davis. She was a retired office manager from Tri-State Pump and Supply and a 1948 graduate of C-K High School. Joann was a member of the Lions Club of Fort Gay, Rebekahs of Louisa and OES of Louisa. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Julian Handley and one son James Gregory Handley. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law Charles Howard Handley (Misty) and Wayne R. Handley all of Louisa, Ky. and six grandchildren.

PATRICIA CAROL ADKINS, 68, of Kiahsville passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Brooks Cemetery, East Lynn with Brother Harold Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery. She was born on March 15, 1944 in Wayne, WV to the late Carey Earl Lesher and Roxie Dale Goodman Lesher. Patricia was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three sisters: Agnes Lesher, Cathy Lesher and Linda Wallen and one brother David Lesher. Survivors include her loving husband Ezra Benton Adkins, four daughters Teresa Lynn Adkins and Kathy Diane Adkins both of Wayne, Roxie Dale Crum of East Lynn and Patricia Jean Adkins and husband Harold of Logan, WV; three sons Wade Adkins Jr. and wife Taryn of Logan, Thomas Ray Adkins and wife Rene of Wayne, and Ezra Benton Adkins and wife Sandy of Lincoln County, one sister Susan Kenfield and husband Glen of Indiana, five brothers Gerald Lesher and wife Peggy of Roane Co., Robert Lesher and wife Jane of Virginia, Billy Ray Lesher and wife Darla of Clendenin, Jesse Lesher of Logan and Melvin Lesher and wife Ginger of Texas. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 12-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel.

JOAN THOMPSON, 78, of Hopewell Twp, formerly of Louisa passed away Saturday March 24, 2012 in Heritage Valley, Beaver. Joan was born Dec. 22, 1933 in Fullers, KY, the daughter of the late John E. and Anna Laura "Laurie" (McKenney) Skeens. Joan left the cornfields of Kentucky in 1949. She moved to Aliquippa in search of a better life and true love, both of which she found in her late husband Howard W. Thompson Sr. In addition to her parents and husband Howard, she was preceded in death by her daughter Lois A. Baker, a sister Azell S. Thompson and her friend Keith "Gator" Leedy. Surviving are two sons and a daughter in law Howard W. Jr. and Debra A. Thompson and Robert C. "Bobby" Thompson all of Hopewell Twp, a daughter Linda White of Washington, PA, four grandchildren Ashley A. Thompson and Robert M. Thompson both of Aliquippa; Brian R. Ewing and Gavin White both of Washington, PA and a great grandson Alexander A. Thompson of Hopewell Twp. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday March 31st at 11:00 am at the Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Yatesville Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6 pm to 8 pm Friday March 30th at Wilson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.timeformemory.com

ILENE TONEY BRUMFIELD, 87, of Wayne, WV passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012 after a short illness and is resting in paradise awaiting the second coming of the Lord. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Rev. Jake Steele and her grandson Elder Jody Thompson officiating. Burial followed in the Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born February 22, 1925 in Wayne, WV to the late Alden and Cassie Adkins Toney. Ilene was a retired superintendent’s secretary for the Wayne County Board of Education and was a former deputy for the Wayne County Clerk’s Office. She was also a member of Wayne United Methodist Church and formerly the Spurlock United Methodist Church, a member of the Wayne Woman’s Club and a former Democratic Committee woman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, George Brumfield; sisters Eliza Asbury and husband, Lucian, and Erma Toney; brothers Clyde Toney and wife, Mary, infant Carl Toney, Bert Toney and wife, Anita, Lynn Toney, Bob Toney and wife, Connie, Don Toney and wife, Evelyn, and Alden "A.K." Toney; and brother-in-law, Victor Crockett. Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Thompson and husband, Roger and a son, George A. Brumfield and wife, Joyce, all of Wayne, WV; two sisters, Mae Crockett of Wayne, WV, and Olive Booth and husband, Noah of Sanford, FL; three brothers, Kyer Toney and wife, Corine of Cumming, GA, Jim Toney and wife, Dorothy of McKinney, TX, and Gary Toney and wife, Judy of Brighton, MI; two sisters-in-law, Anna Faye Toney of Wayne, WV and Betty Toney of Palm Harbor, FL; seven grandchildren, Chris Brumfield of Wayne, WV, Tracy Brumfield and wife, Nikki of Martha, WV, Roger W. Thompson and wife, Angie, Terry Thompson and wife, Charlotte, Brent Thompson, Michelle Followay and husband, Chip, and Jody Thompson and wife, Nikki, all of Wayne, WV; 16 great-grandchildren, Taylor and Lindsey Brumfield, Cole and Blake Tilley, Carrie Ann, Emily, Kaylee, Travis, Jason, Katie, Jennie, Paden, Courtney and Kinley Thompson, and Justin and Carlie Followay; and a special friend, Yaeko Perry of Wayne.

PEGGY LOU THOMPSON, 74, of Louisa, went to be with the Lord and loved ones on Sunday, March 25, 2012, in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. She was born Dec. 12, 1937, in Louisa. She was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Bess Hardin Prichard. She was a member of Louisa United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Don Thompson. Surviving are two daughters, Toni (Scott) Jenks of Louisa and Tamara (Willard) Ackley of Stroudsburg, Pa.; two brothers, Robert L. (Doris) Prichard of Independence and Mack (Betty) Prichard of Chehlais, Wash.; five grandchildren, Brett (Shawna) Jenks, Kasey (Jeff) Hegedus, Courtney (Matt) Golden, Lindsey (Nicholas) Pozzessere and Rachel Ackley; and seven great-grandchildren, Kailey, Avery and Parker Jenks, Hannah, Presley and Emory Hegedus and Greyson Golden. Peggy loved her family and friends, and especially her grandchildren, great- grandchildren and special grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Louisa United Methodist Church by the Rev. Guy Moyer and Brother Ric Frazier. Burial followed in Bowe Cemetery in Louisa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Louisa United Methodist Church Building Fund.

WILLIAM EARL WHITED, 76, of Fort Gay died March 26, 2012, at home. Private service was March 30 at Whited Cemetery. Arrangements by Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne.

CLIFTON CHILDERS, 72, of Louisa, Ky. died March 27, 2012 at J J. Jordan Geriactric Center. He was born August 7, 1937 at Richardson, Ky. to Harmon and Dorothy Martin Childers. He was a member of Richardson Primative Baptist Church. Childers was a welder at Beach Fork Processing National Mines. Clifton was preceded in death by two daughters; Linda and Brenda Childers, one son; Greg Childers, and two brothers; Lloyd and Glen Childers. He is survived by his wife, Glenda VanHoose Childers. of Louisa, Ky., son James Clinton (Mindy) Childers of Louisa, Ky. and one sister, Marie Childers, of Inez, Ky. Visitation was 5:00 - 9:00 p.m Friday at Young Funeral Home. Family will gather at 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. in Young Funeral Chapel with Elder Tommy Meade officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa, Ky. Young Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT WAYNE ADKINS, 51, of South Charleston, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Charleston Area Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va.,with Rev. James McGee officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born on July 20, 1960, to Bill Wilson Adkins and Betty Ferguson Adkins. He was a self-employed private investigator and previously worked as an inspector for the WV ABCC. Robert was a Baptist by faith. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son Robert Matthew Adkins of Charleston and three brothers, Bill Douglas Adkins (Alice) of Mineral Wells, W.Va., Bruce Edward Adkins (Debbie) of Mason County, W.Va., and David Michael Adkins (Lana) of Murfreesboro, Tenn. He was also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel.

ESSIE HELEN WORKMAN, 70, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012. She was born June 1, 1941 to Henry and Nannie Holbrook Kelly of Webbville,Ky. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mack Robinette. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Holbrook, Louisa, Ky. and Marie Bergman of Mobile, Alabama, two sons; Mack Robinette of Sterling, Ohio and John Robinette of Lodi, Ohio. One sister, Cora Lee Crabtree, of Arizona, and one brother Henry Kelly of Burbank, Ohio. Also seventeen Grandchildren and seven Great grandchildren Visitation will be from 6:00 -9:00 p.m. Saturday at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral will be at the Parker and Son Funeral Home in Lodi, Ohio with burial in the Burbank Cemetery, also of Lodi, Ohio.

OPAL MIDKIFF, 83, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Friday, March 30, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Ray Williamson. Burial will follow at the Watson Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va. She was born May 14, 1928, at Nestlow in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Tilden Tucker and Lora May Baker Clay. Opal was a retired graphic arts operator at Marshall University and was a member of the Faith Freewill Baptist Church. A son Stephen Randall Midkiff and brothers James Ivan Clay and Charles Wilson Clay also preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Melody Lynn Baumann and husband Michael of Kenova and Deborah Schwartz of Huntington; a son Mike Midkiff and wife Joyce of Chesapeake, Va.; three sisters, Maxine Clay of Point Pleasant, W.Va., Alfreda Adkins of Columbus, Ohio and Ilene Pinson of Dayton, Ohio; a brother Eugene "Duge" Clay of Nestlow, W.Va.; 7 grandchildren, Greg Childers, Sam Fry, Tucker Fry, Sunshine Midkiff, Krystal Baumann, J.P. Midkiff and Kody Baumann; 11 great-grandchildren, Anna and Fisher Fry, Derrick and Dalton Childers, Katlyn, Tristen, Destiny and Bryan Fry, Austin, Kaleb and Riley Midkiff; a special sister-in-law Sylvia Clay Mathis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

LAFE PERRY JR., 57, of Wilsondale, WV, passed away Friday, March 30, 2012 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, KY. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Monday, April 2, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Manuel Ferguson. Burial will follow at Jerry Williamson Cemetery. He was born February 14, 1955 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Lafe and Venetisha Perry. Lafe previously worked as a security guard for Buck Security. Two sisters, Grace Perry and Janith Browning also preceded him in death, along with a brother, Estel Ray Perry. Survivors include his companion, Wanda Marcum and her granddaughter, Jasmine Renee Pack; three sisters, Sadie Marie Browning, Brenda Jenelos and husband, Frank, Teresa Porter and husband, Clifton; four brothers, Andrew Perry and wife, Joan, Glen Perry and wife, Judy, Larry Dale Perry and wife, Marie, James Clifford Perry; nieces Sherry Dale Marvji, Malinda Dawn Perry, Stephanie McMillen, Janet George, Joyce Perry, Lois Renee Perry, Andrea Capua; nephews, Billy Hynd, Jimmy Hynd, Glen Edward Perry, Jr., Andrew Scott Perry, Frankie Jenelos, Ray Perry, Jr., Greg Perry, Gregory Jenelos, Joseph Dale Perry, Larry Edward Perry, Michael Perry, Jeremy Perry, Jesse Prince and Cody Porter. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

RACHEL STEVENS, 79, of Louisa, Ky., died March 30, 2012, following a short illness in the J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center, Louisa. She was born June 13, 1932, in Naugatuck, W.Va., a daughter of Sheridan and Eliza Hensley Bailey. She was a housewife a member of the United Baptist faith. Proceeding her in death is her husband, Andrew Stevens, who died in 1993. Survivors include her five daughters, Mary Mulkey of Grundy, Va., Fannie Fansler of Chino Valley, Ariz., Lula Rakow of Fort Gay, Verta Stevens of Grundy, Effie Barker of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; three sons, Hon Stevens of Kuttawa, Ky., William Stevens of Louisa, Benjamin Stevens of Carlin, Nevada; one sister, Nancy Reed of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Theo Bailey of Columbus and Ben Bailey of Lovely, Ky.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were 10 a.m. Tuesday in Trinity Baptist Church in Kermit with the Rev. Ellis Maynard officiating. Burial was in Bailey Cemetery in Lovely. Visitation was 4-9 p.m. Monday in Young Funeral Home, Louisa.

ELAINE L. MESSER, 60, of Prichard, W. Va. died Friday March 30. 2012 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W. Va. Born March 7. 1952 in Louisa, Ky., a daughter of the late Ben and Lexie Irene Caudill Lemaster. She was a housewife and a member of Open Bible Church. Survivors include her loving husband of 30 years, Flem S. Messer, Prichard, W. Va., one daughter; Dovie Messer Waugh, Ft. Gay, W.Va., one stepdaughter; Jenna Messer Knode, Mt. Olive, N.C., two sisters; Phyllis Sturgil, Michigan, and Benetta Fugate. Georgetown, Ky., three brothers; Harold Lemaster, Somerset, Ky., Howard Dewey Lemaster, Louisa. Ky., and James Herbert Lemaster, Ashland, Ky., two grandchildren; Bennie Jarred Carrico, and Emily Grace Waugh. Funeral services will be held 2.00 p.m. Sunday, April, 1, 2012 at Young Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jack Webb and Bro. Scott Burnette officiating. Burial will follow at the Messer family Cemetery, Jenny Ck., W. Va. Visitation is 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday at Young Funeral Home with family gathering at 4:00 p.m.

ERIC WAYNE ADKINS, 33, of Kenova, W.Va. went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 31, 2012. He was born April 24, 1978 in Huntington, W.Va. He is survived by his mother, Cora "Pinky" Adkins of Kenova,; his father, Wayne Adkins of Genoa, W.Va.; one daughter, Alexia "Alex" Adkins of Kenova; one brother, Jason Adkins also of Kenova; and uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and neighbors too numerous to mention. Eric was a loving father and formerly a cross country truck driver. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Adkins family.