RUSSELL K. McCONNELL, 76, of Terra Alta, Cranesville Community, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland, MD. He was born August 23, 1935 in Radnor, WV, a son of the late R. L. and Norma Curnutte McConnell. He was a member of Oakland Church of Christ where he enjoyed teaching Sunday School. Russell graduated from Berea College in Kentucky, and received a Masters in Education from WVU. He worked for 45 years in the public school system. He taught in Michigan, New Jersey, Maryland and West Virginia. His hobby was antiques. He was a former member of the Terra Alta Moose Lodge and the Rotary. He is survived by a step-son, Lee Allen; two step-daughters, Renee Overby and Bronte Miller; two brothers, Jim McConnell of Terra Alta and Joe McConnell of Williamstown, WV; a sister-in-law, Vivian McConnell of Terra Alta; a special niece, Chiquita Sweitzer and spouse, Randy, with whom he made his home for the last three years, and her children, W. T. and Sam, and his pride and joy great-great nephew, Diesel; several step-grandchildren; and many additional nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne McConnell; two brothers, B.F. McConnell and Rightley McConnell; five sisters, Flora White, Edna Stackpole, Edith Sharps, Marie Grieves and Lilly "Boots" Perry. Family and friends may call at the Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home, Terra Alta, from 2-4 and 6-8 Thursday and from 12 noon on Friday, May 4, 2012 until the 1:00 p.m. time of service with George Randall officiating. Burial will follow in the Terra Alta Cemetery. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to Oakland Church of Christ, PO Box 103, Oakland, MD 21550. Condolences may be made at www.arthurwrightfuneralhome.com

BELLE HAMILTON, 74, of Lavalette passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Emogene Dolin Hospice House, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Elder Charles Lucas Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born January 31, 1938 in Lincoln County to the late Ora Neace and Louisa Williamson Neace. Belle previously worked as a nurse’s aid for J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Morgan Hamilton and granddaughter Mary Crockett. She is survived by a son Dave Neace and wife Loretta of Lavalette, WV, two sisters Eunice Powell (James) of Maryland and Janet Maynard of Mount Hope, WV, two brothers William Neace (Charlotte) of Logan, WV and Clyde (Fannie) Neace of Wayne, WV, four grandchildren Larae Ellison of Huntington, WV, Jamie Crockett of Lavalette, WV, Bobbi Crockett of Lavalette, WV and Laura Franks (Dustin) of Fairbanks, Alaska and 13 great grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

HOMER FRALEY, JR., 76, of Doylestown, died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Hospice Care Center in Copley. He was born October 29, 1935 in Stiltner, WV to Homer and Flora (Ramey) Fraley and lived most of his life in Doylestown. Homer served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and married Charolette Hale on June 4, 1956 and have been married for 55 years. He retired from the former Packaging Corp. of America in 1995 after 39 years. He was a member of the Ambassador Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Surviving is his wife, Charolette; son, Gerry (Barb) Fraley of Doylestown; daughters, Deb (Tim) Finley of Barberton and Anita (Kenny) Berenyi of Doylestown; grandchildren, Tim (Claudia) Finley of Akron, Alec Finley of Barberton, Ryan Berenyi of Barberton and Kyle and Tyler Berenyi of Doylestown and Melissa Fraley of Doylestown; brother, Ralph "Butch" Fraley of Michigan; and sister, Lucille Windle of Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be held Monday, May 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman with Pastors Mike Decker and Jerry Hackworth officiating. Burial will be at Rittman Cemetery with military honors. Friends may call Sunday, May 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ambassador Baptist Church, 620 Trease Rd., Wadsworth, OH 44281 or the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333.

HELEN ELIZABETH BRITT STANSBERRY, 89, of Ashland, Ky. died peacefully in her sleep Friday morning, May 4, 2012, at Community Hospice Care Center. She was born November 21, 1922 at Salt Petre, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Mae Seites Britt. From the late 1950’s into the 80’s Helen worked as a bookkeeper at Jay R. Miller & Sons, a bookkeeper and deputy sheriff under Sheriff Charlie Lemaster in Louisa and finally retired from the Louisa Mill Supply. After retirement, she pursued her passion to make handmade quilts and crochet afghans. She was a member of the Louisa Freewill Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star in Louisa for over 60 years. In the spring and summer you would always find her watching baseball, especially the Cincinnatti Reds, or looking after her rose bushes. Her latest passion was cooking for her buddy "Stormie" the family’s German Sherpherd. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jack D. Stansberry, a stillborn son Infant Stansberry, and a son Tommy D. Stansberry. She was also preceded in death by three sisters; Stella Martin, Ruby Britt, and Joanne Chapman, Huntington, W.Va., and five brothers; Jack Britt and Nathan Britt, Ft. Gay, W.Va., George W. Britt and Jimmy Britt of Huntington and Robert Britt, Millersburg, Ohio. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Sharon and (Don) Payne, Ashland, Ky; one sister, Bessie Crabtree, Edgewater, FL, three sisters-in-law; Donna Brittand Betty Jean Britt, Huntington, W.V, and Gail (Hubert) Taylor of Nicholasville, Ky., and one brother-in-law, Bobby (Julie) Stansberry, Lexington, Ky. She was blessed with six grandchildren, Angie (Steve) Clevenger and Amy Johnson, Ashland, Ky., Sheila (Bill) Diamond, Louisa, Ky., Tammy Lovely, Milford, OH, and Tommy (Wanda) Stansberry of Savannah, GA, and one step-grandson, Dr. Lonnie Payne, Louisville, Ky. She had eight great-great grandchildren. Two special great grandsons who watched over her daily, Jamie and Nicholas Clevenger, Ashland, Ky., Amanda (Robert) Fouts and Cody Diamond, Louisa, Ky., Mikie (Nickie) Lovely, Corrinth, Ky., and Savannah Stansberry, Savannah, GA. Many nieces, nephews and friends in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio. She leaves behind her buddies and best friends "Stormie" Clevenger and "Daisy" Johnson. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Visitation will be at 12:00 P.m. Sunday, May 6, 2012 with the funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Chapel in Louisa, Ky. Music will be by Jimmy Stevens and words of comfort by pastor Richard Maynard. Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Young Funeral Home. Casket bearers will be Jamie Clevenger, Steve Clevenger, Chuck Britt, Mike Britt, Billy Britt and Cody Diamond.

MAVIS LUCILLE THOMPSON, 81, of Fort Gay, W. Va. died May 4, 2012. She was born May 8, 1930 to Fred and Jennie Rice Thompson of Vinson Branch, W. Va. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bud Thompson. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Sue Nix, and one grandson, Christopher Paul Nix, both of Fort Gay. Funeral services were held at the Fort Gay Baptist Church on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Richard Maynard officiating. Burial followed at Thompson Cemetery, Ft. Gay under the direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky. Visitation was Sunday at the Young Funeral Home in Louisa.

TAYLOR VINSON THACKER, 94, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012. He was born Jan. 3, 1918, in Wayne County, W. Va., a son of the late Goble and Era Thacker. Seventeen siblings also preceded him in death, along with one son, James Edward Thacker. He boldly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1941 to 1945. He was honorably discharged as a sergeant having served in the Asiatic Pacific Area and also participated in action against the enemy on Tarawa. He was also awarded the Certificate of Satisfactory Service. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Adkins and her husband Doug of Wayne, W.Va., and Brenda Ferguson and her husband David, with whom he made his home; one son, Michael Thacker and his wife Diana of Wayne; five grandsons, five granddaughters, and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Dock's Creek Cemetery with Brother Larry Carrico officiating. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

LORETTA SUE FRY, 53, of Huntington, died Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Florida Hospital South, Orlando, Florida. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012. at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W. Va., with Elder Delmer Adkins and Elder Danny Wooten officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. She was born on February 2, 1959, to the late Donald Ray Followay and Ruth Marie Roten Followay. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one son Ledges Fry and a sister Phyllis McComas. Surviving is her loving husband Willis Lyle Fry; one daughter Magdalene Marie Fry of Charleston, W. Va.; one son Caleb Lyle Fry and wife Amber of South Point, Ohio; one sister Joyce Ann Adkins and husband Emual of East Lynn, W. Va.; two brothers, Leston Ray Followay and wife Lynn (very special friend) of Wayne and Marvin Lee Followay and wife Kay of Huntington, W. Va.; a special niece Tonya Fry, and six grandchildren, Adley Fry, Ella Fry, Eli Fry, Ruth Fry, Jacob Fry and Allison Fry. Loretta was a longtime member of the Wolf Pen Church of Christ. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. The depth of her love and compassion for family and friends will not be exceeded on this earth. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

LAURETTA JACKSON, 76, of Genoa, widow of Ira Jackson, Jr., died May 8, 2012, at home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Morris Funeral Home, Wayne; burial at Jackson Cemetery, Genoa. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

CLARA HAY MOTZ OSBURN, 89, of Lavalette, W. Va., widow of Richard Osburn Sr., went to be with the Lord Thursday, May, 10, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Bob Talbert. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Barboursville, W.Va. She was born Jan. 21, 1923, in Wayne County, W. Va., a daughter of the late Fletcher and Chloe Blankenship Hay. Clara was a retired secretary and member of the Mays Chapel United Methodist Church. Three sons, James V. Motz, Joseph Gerald Osburn and Paul Edward Motz, also preceded her in death; along with two sisters, Oral Stewart and Opal Motz; a brother, Wetzel Hay; a son-in-law, Pete Hager; a grandchild, Geoffrey Hager; and great-grandchild, Marissa Motz. Survivors include two daughters, Judith Neace and husband Lloyd, and Janet Hager, all of Lavalette, W.Va.; a son, Richard Osburn Jr. of Loveland, Colo.; a daughter-in-law, Magie Motz of Lavalette, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Cathy Hudson, Angela Donahoe, Cheryl Cotter, Andrea Hager and Todd Motz; six great-grandchildren, Travis, Chloe and Hunter Donahoe, Adam and Emily Hudson, and Makayla Motz. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W. Va.

CRYSTAL ANN HANCOCK, 35, of Dunlow went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV with Brother Emanuel Ferguson & Brother George Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in the Jerry Williamson Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. She was born on May 14, 1976, at Martinsville, VA, a daughter of Darlene Maynard Hancock and the late Harvey Elwood Hancock II. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandfather’s Harvey Elwood Hancock and Lester Maynard. She is survived by one sister Kimberly Hancock Burnette of Huntington, WV, one brother Harvey Elwood Hancock III of Dunlow, WV, grandmother Marie Hancock, grandmother Edna Copley, three Aunts, Kathy Lawless of Martinsville, VA, Dorothy Cople of Wilsondale, WV and Patsy Gonner of Virginia; three uncles: Dallas Maynard of Belle, WV, Drewie and David Maynard both of Dunlow, WV, and two nieces Sierra & Savannah Hancock. Friends may call from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

LAURETTA C. "TOOTSIE" JACKSON, 76, of Genoa, WV, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Everett Meddings. Burial will follow at Jackson Cemetery. She was born November 24, 1935 in Logan County, WV, a daughter of the late Carl and Nannie Pauley Copley. "Tootsie" was a homemaker and attended the Twelve Pole Valley Church. Her husband, Ira Jackson, Jr. also preceded her in death, along with two sons, Donald Ray Jackson and an infant son. Survivors include three daughters, Deborah Toark of Cleveland, OH, Diana Merritt and husband, Ronald of Fort Gay, WV, Pamela Willis and husband, Doug of Genoa, WV; four sons, Roger Dale Jackson of Houston, TX, Michael Jackson of Birmingham, AL, Ira Jackson, Jr., III and wife, Tammy of Genoa, WV, Ricky Jackson of Genoa, WV; two brothers, Jack Copley and Homer Copley, both of Cleveland, OH; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends called from 6 to 9 pm Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

ALTA MAE MILLS, 88, of Shady Spring, W. Va., formerly of Wayne, W. Va., died Friday, May 11, 2012, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W. Va., by Rev. Richard Harold. Burial will follow at Mills Cemetery, East Lynn, W. Va. She was born Feb. 24, 1924, in Kentucky, a daughter of the late John Monroe Dean and Josephine Cyrus Dean. Alta was a retired nurse's aide for Charleston Area Medical Center. Her husband, Henry Asbury Mills, also preceded her in death; along with three sisters, Jessie Williamson, Imogene Mills and Emma Stapleton; and one infant sister; and five brothers, Charlie, Ira, James, Robert and Ed Dean. Survivors include two daughters, Audrey Linville and husband Johnnie of Shady Spring, W.Va., Henrietta Straughan and husband William of Spartanburg, S.C.; and three grandchildren, Matthew, Jonathan and David; a special brother-in-law, Bryan Mills; and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Mills and Erma Mills; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon until service time Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

DELPHIA MAY ADKINS, 74, of Huntington, WV passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 at her residence. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, May 15, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor James Parsons. Burial followed at Highland Memory Gardens, Pecks Mill, and WV. Delphia was born on July 9, 1937 in Man, WV the daughter of the late Arron Wayne Maynard Sr. and Sally Margaret Stapleton Maynard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother: Bill Maynard and two sisters: Irene Hall and Lillian Hurley. She is survived by her brother; Arron Wayne Maynard Jr., one son: William R. Allen of Toledo, Ohio, six daughters and sons in laws: Helena Allen of Huntington, Rhonda jean and Kenny Windom of Augusta, GA., Deborah Lynn Adkins; Haverhill, OH., Patricia Ann Deal of Barboursville, WV, Rachel Leath and Lance Partlow of San Diego, CA., and Rita Deal of Barboursville, WV. Three grandchildren: Twyla Jean Blair, Yvonne Lynn Messinger and Christina Vail. Four great grandchildren: Michael and Sammy Blair, Alyson Messinger and Rhea Rideout. Several nieces and nephews and her precious Angel. Friends called from 6-8 pm Monday, May 14, 2012 at the Reger Funeral Home Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

GROVER CLEVELAND WILLIAMSON, SR., 74, of Wayne, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House., Huntington. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Garrett’s Creek Community Church, Wayne, WV with Pastor Fred Ferguson officiating. Burial followed at Queen’s Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. He was born in Wayne County on March 4, 1938, the son of the late Mose and Brookie Williamson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Herbert. He is survived by his wife, Roberta A. (Thomas) Williamson; four children, Grover Williamson, Jr. and wife Kim, of Wayne, Gregory Williamson and wife Angie, of Milan, Tennessee, Roberta Holland and husband Dorsal, of Wayne, and Margaret Williamson and husband Shawn Stiltner, of Lavalette; seven grandchildren, Randy Lowe, of Wayne, Justin Lowe and wife Georgina, of Lavalette, Cody Williamson and financee Chelsea Chapman, of South Point, Ohio, Tiffany Williamson, of Milan, Tennessee, Pagen Holland, of Wayne, Cera Holland, of Wayne, Justin Williamson, of Milan, Tennessee, and one granddog, Gigi, of Lavalette; and two great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Brayden Lowe, of Lavalette. He is also survived by seven siblings, Polly Sansom, of Huntington, Jesse Vance, of Chicago, Illinois, Aley Williamson, of Wayne, Tommy Williamson, of Kentucky, Nary Combs, of Harts, Alta Rice, of Wayne, and Homer Williamson, of Prichard, and many nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors. He was a former heavy equipment operator with Local 132, Charleston. The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington, Wayne for the wonderful care they gave Grover. Special thanks also go to Dennis Moore, Rhonda, Patty, Missy, Georganna, Ed, Sandy, Debbie, Dr. Kilkenny, all of the nurses’ aides, staff and Doctors of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for the love and compassion they showed Grover and the entire family. Visitation was held from 6-9 p.m. Monday May 14, 2012 at the Garretts Creek Community Church, Wayne.

RONALD RAY NELMS, 61, of Kenova, died Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services were conducted 2:00 P.M. Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Rollins Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. He was born October 1, 1950 son of Madeline Justice Nelms Leake of Ashland, Ky. and the late Clarence Nelms. Friends called from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

JOSEPHINE ACCORD, 75, of Prichard, died Sunday in Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington. She was born March 6, 1937, at Varney. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Chapel Community Church in Louisa, Ky. Burial will be in Hatton Cemetery in Prichard. Friends called Tuesday after 6 p.m. at the church. Young Funeral Home in Louisa is in charge of arrangements

TIANNA AUDREY MAYNARD, 8, of Warfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Elders James Lambert, Jr., Dolphus Perry, and Warnie Meeks officiating. Burial will follow at the Sol Perry Cemetery at Dunlow, WV. She was born November 11, 2003 in Huntington, a daughter of Clinton Jay and Angela Lee Harmon Maynard of Warfield. She was a student at Warfield Elementary School. Tianna was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Sponcil Maynard and a maternal great-grandmother, Reba Harmon. Additional survivors include her sister, Tawny Maynard, at home; her paternal grandmother, Audrey Nelson Maynard of Dunlow, WV; maternal grandparents, Jack Harmon of Pilgrim, KY, and J. Chaffin; her maternal great-grandfather, James Harmon of Pilgrim, KY; her aunts, Kimberly (Jimmy) Muncy of Dunlow, WV, Timberly (Mikey Paul) Presley and Kathy Jeanette (Joseph) Johnson, all of Fort Gay, WV, Lora Beth (Charles Eddy) Speer of Warfield, KY, and Pansy Marie (Adam) Muncy of Crum, WV; an uncle, Eric (Sydney) Chaffin of Warfield, KY; and several cousins and other family and friends. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.

JAMES MILTON PULLEY, 80, found rest with God. His strong steadfast commitment to provide care and ensure his family's complete comfort was subsided in peaceful departure early Saturday evening, May 19, 2012, at the VA Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born May 27, 1931, in Wayne County, Kenova, West Virginia, the son of the late James Lon and Leona Pulley. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and so much more, survived by his beloved wife Edith Adkins Pulley. They shared life and love, together blessed for 57 years. His sisters, Hazel Perry, Sally and John Turley, Betty and Bill Dixon also survive him. In addition, he is survived by two sons and their families, Mike and Kim Pulley and David and Regina Pulley; grandchildren Jamie and Todd Taylor, Anthony and Amelia Pulley, Alix Pulley, Jillian Pulley, Chris Pulley, Austin Caudill Pulley, David Britton Pulley; great-grandchildren Tevin Taylor, Jordyn Taylor, Tylin Taylor, Peyton Pulley and Amira Pulley. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Carol Pulley; sisters Glenna Dean Newby, Murtle Dishman and Mary Coyer and his brother Andrew Jackson Pulley. He attended Ceredo-Kenova High School, served tenure with the United States Air Force and was a member of Kenova Church of God. Places of employment included Gould Battery, carpentry work, and construction work in Hilton Head with brothers-in-law Earl Adkins and the late Ellis Adkins and family. His happiness was providing for family, communion with the brotherhood of man, and love in God and wife. He will be sorely missed, loved dearly and never forgotten by all the family and friends that were so fortunate to share life with him. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at the Maple Street Church of God and the funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. with Rev. J. Rabun Haddock officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Assisting the family is Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova.

TEDDY EUGENE MAYS, 48, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012, at his residence. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2012, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Brother Danny Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Big Creek, Wayne. He was born on December 10, 1963, to Ted Orba Mays of Ceredo, W. Va., and the late Doris Leah Ransbottom Mays. Teddy was a former brick and stone mason and also coached youth sports for many years. He has served as a Wayne County Magistrate for the past 8 years. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Terry Jarrell Mays and Steven Ray Wilkes. He is survived by three daughters, Ashley Trogdon of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Savanna Mays and Leah Belle Mays, both of Wayne; two sons, Craig Dylan Mays and Teddy Mack Mays, both of Wayne and was awaiting the arrival of his sixth child. Also surviving him is his companion Krissie Williamson and the mother of his children Lisa Mays; two brothers, Carl Russell (Linda) Wilkes and Todd Alan (Missy) Mays, all of Huntington, W.Va.; a special uncle Keith Mays, and numerous other family and friends. He will be sadly missed and was dearly loved by many family and friends. Pallbearers will be Clay Haddix, Paden Thompson, Todd Mays, Dustin Shreve, Seth Merritt, Sean Maynard, Grant Ferguson and Trevor Chadwick. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Ferguson and Randy Wiles. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

DAWN M. McDANIEL, 36, of Dunlow, W. Va. passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012. She was born January 4, 1976 in Louisa, Ky., and graduated Tolsia High School in 1994. Dawn received her nursing degree from Surry County Community College, and worked as a nurse in North Carolina. Her grandmother, Martha Messer preceded her in death, along with her husband, Ronnie McDaniel. Survivors include her fiancé Jason Perry of Ft. Gay, W. Va.; one daughter, Beth McDaniel; and her mother, Phyllis Clay, both of Dunlow. Also surviving is one sister Theresa (Teddy) Bryant of Ft. Gay; one brother, Jeff (Sarah) Vance of Dunlow; two nieces Christin Bryant of Ft. Gay and Courtney Vance of Dunlow; three nephews Ethan Bryant of Ft. Gay, Will Vance, and Colton Vance, both of Dunlow; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Ferguson Branch House of Prayer with Brothers James Watts and Buck Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Vance Family Cemetery, Dunlow. Friends called 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the McDaniel family.

WILLIE SHORT, 92, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. He was born November 27, 1919 in Webbville, Ky. a son of the late George and Annie Short. He was a General Laborer. Willie was a member of the Rush Branch Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Freddie Short. Survivors include, five daughters, Diane L. Short of Louisa, Ky.; Katherine L. Adkins of Fort Gay, W. Va.; Patty A. Henson, Linda L. Short, and Janet Short all of Louisa, Ky.; one son, William B. Short of Louisa, Ky.; six Grandchildren, Nancy L. Mollett, Joseph W. Adkins, Karen L. Adkins, Jennifer L. Short, Priscilla L. Whitt, and Mycheal L. Andrews; nine Great Grandchildren, Walker Mollett, Joseph W. Adkins Jr., Tiara A. Adkins, Chiane Paige Adkins, James Scott Wright Jr., Anthony Hunter Craft, Lora Elizabeth Craft, Thomas Hoosier, Colton William Andrew; Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday, May 26,2012 at Rush Branch Freewill Baptist Church, Genoa, W.Va., with Bro. George Thornhill and Rev. Tom Kitts officiating. Burial will follow at the Thompson Cemetery, Fort Gay. Visitation was 4:00 PM Friday at Rush Branch Freewill Baptist Church under the direction of Young Funeral Home in Louisa.

GLADYS MAE STROUD, 70, of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., formerly of Dunlow, died May 24. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne; burial at McClellan-Crum Cemetery. Visitation two hours before service.

BETTY LOU WALKER, 49, of East Lynn, W. Va., passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Jody Lucas and Rev. Jamie Clay. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery. She was born October 13, 1962, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Hudson Underwood. She was also preceded in death by two brothers. She is survived by her husband Clarence Gilmer Walker; two daughters, Tammy Hensley and Shyanna Black; one son Dustin Walker; two sisters, Barb Underwood and Brenda Wintz; one brother Bob Underwood; three grandchildren, Chelsea Lewis, Madison Lewis and Abbigayle Edward and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.

OSHEL CHANEY, 60, of East Lynn, W. Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 25, 2012. He was born July 25, 1951 in West Hamlin, W.Va., and honorable served our country in the U.S. Army. Oshel was a proud member of the NRA and strong supporter of our U. S. Constitution, especially the 2nd Amendment. His mother, Armanda Vance Chaney preceded him in death. Survivors include his father, Newman Chaney of East Lynn; one son, Josh Chaney of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; one daughter Alisa Stephens of Morrisville, Ohio; and three granddaughters, Katlyn, Sabrina, and Cassedy Stephens, all at home in Morrisville. Also surviving are two brothers, Merle Chaney of Branchland, W. Va., and Elisha Chaney of East Lynn; and a host of family too numerous to mention. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Watson Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va., with Military graveside honors performed by VFW Post 6103 and American Legion Post 89. Friends called one hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday.

KRISTEN HAEY STILTNER, 17, of Wayne, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 25, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Arbie Rice Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. She was born on September 17, 1994, a daughter of Dwayne and Traci Kelly Stiltner of Wayne, WV. She attended Wayne High School where she just completed her junior year. She was an extraordinary athlete, very caring for those with special needs, the elderly, and tried to help and counsel with anyone hurting or with problems. She held the record for Girls’ Basketball team at Wayne High School, for most points scored in a game (37 points in one game). She was president of HOSA and captain of the volleyball and basketball team. She was a leader in everything she was involved in and made great accomplishments with very little effort. There aren’t enough words to explain her very extraordinary and versatile personality. She has left a deep hole in the hearts of her family and this community. Kristen was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Wayne Stiltner. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother Kolby Wayne Stiltner, maternal grandparents Glen Kelly (Pap) and Dona Kelly (Grandmom), her great grandmother Eula Ramey (Mamaw), Aunt and Uncle Staci & Chris Adkins (second parents) and a very special cousin Nicholas Glen Adkins that was thought of as her brother. Her Pap and she had a bond and love for each other that is unexplainable. She also thought of her Aunt Staci and Grandmom as a mother. She is also survived by a host of very special aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews, a host of special friends, especially Harry and Jacqueline Sowards, Jennifer and Toney Atkins and Krista Merritt, Eric Pack. Kristen’s very special friends were Rebecca Langdon, Tyler Adkins and Tasha Maynard. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV.