MILDRED THOMPSON SELBEE, 88, of Genoa, went to be with her Lord on Saturday June 2, 2012. Mildred was born Jan. 1, 1924 in Wayne County, WV, the daughter of the late Enos and Margarett Dooly Thompson. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Pearl Selbee; two brothers, three sisters, and six Nieces and Nephews. Survivors include a very special extended family who cared for her Jack and Virginia Porter and family of Genoa, WV.; nieces and nephews Dixie Racine Thompson, Linda C. Sluss, Joe Ann Elkins Stevens, Dorothy Dawn Meredith, Beverly Ann Felt, and Clifford Ronald Thompson and numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted by Bros Lemuel Little and Frank Copley on Tuesday June 5th at 11:00 am at the Wilson Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Thompson Cemetery on Vinson Branch Fort Gay. Friends called after 9:00 am Tuesday and until time of services at the Wilson Funeral Home.

LARRY E. SPURLOCK, 60, of Wayne, W. Va., passed away at 5:30 a.m. on June 3, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, June 7, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Michael Dillon. Burial will follow at Greenbottom Cemetery, Lesage, W.Va. He was born on June 18, 1951, in Milton, W.Va., the son of the late Les and Maude Scarberry Spurlock. A brother, Bobby also preceded him in death. Larry was a machinist for 35 years at the CSX Huntington Shop. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting. Larry was also a member of the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his loving wife Anna Romaine Kitts Spurlock; four brothers and sisters, Gary, Nancy, Peggy and Jim; seven children, Vickie, Judy, Scott, Phillip, Brian, Lee and Jack; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Larry was loved and will be sincerely missed by all. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

THOMAS VAUGHN HAZLETT, 68, of Louisa, Ky., passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at Community Hospice of Ashland, Ky. He was born December 22, 1943 at Zelda, Ky. a son of the late Pritchard and Margaret Lambert Hazlett of Zelda, Ky. He was a U.S.A.F. Veteran, serving as a Presidential Honor Guard and retired from the Federal Government. He was a member of the Buchanan Chapel Church at Zelda, Ky. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Hazlett. Survivors include, His loving wife Ida McGuire Hazlett of Louisa, Ky.; one daughter, Lynn Syvrud of Ashland, Ky.; two sons, Thomas V. (Tonya) Hazlett II of Battle Ground, Washington; Matthew (Jennifier) Hazlett of Fairbanks, Alaska; one brother, James Harry Hazlett of Louisa, Ky.; 8 Grandchildren. Tom was honored with a celebration oftife party on May 26, 2012 from family and friends. There will be no other services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Community Hospice. Young Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

VERNIA COMBS MEADE, 80, of Fort Gay, WV went to be with her Lord on Monday June 4, 2012. Vernia was born Jan. 12, 1932 at Isom, KY, the daughter of the late Jerdon and Sarah Combs. She was also preceded in death by her husband George Walter Meade who died in 2002, two sons Lawrence and Daniel Meade. Survivors include two daughters Avenal Walker and husband Billy and Elizabeth Hannah and husband Leslie; four sons David and wife Cheryl, Joe and wife Pat, Andy and wife Rhonda and Ishmel Meade; daughter-in-law Heidi Meade and sister Juanita Johnson. She has twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday June 8th at 1:00 pm at the Golden Springs FWB Church by Rev. Bobby Perry. Burial will follow in the Damron Cemetery at Stonecoal, WV. Friends may call after 5:00 pm Wednesday and after 5:00 pm Thursday at Wilson Funeral Home Louisa, KY.

EDGAR RAY HALL, 70, of Wayne, W. Va., passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1941 in East Lynn, W. Va., a son of the late Raymond Hall and Reda Bradshaw Hall. Survivors include his wife, Carolynn Hall; one daughter, Renee Hall of Barboursville, W. Va.; two sons, Edgar Ray Hall II of Ashland, Ky., and Dale Hall and his wife Missy of South Point, Oh.; and two grandchildren, Tayler Hall and Tanner Hall, both of South Point. Also surviving are three sisters, Jean Waldorff of Chattanooga, Tenn., Alma Wilson, and Joyce Watts and her husband Jack, all of Wayne; and two brothers, Danny Lee Hall of Monroe, Tenn., and Gary Alan Hall of Jackson, Oh. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Patrick Creek Cemetery, Genoa, W. Va. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday.

CARL PATTERSON, 74, of Ceredo died June 4, 2012, at home. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. Wednesday, Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, W.Va. Visitation two hours before service. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Mount Zion Cemetery, Given, W. Va

BELVA V. SANSOM, 99, of Wayne, W. Va., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. She was born March 4, 1913 in Wayne County, W. Va., a daughter of the late Charles and Stella Osburn. One son, Jackie Sansom also preceded her in death, along with one brother, Jennings Osburn, and one sister, Ellen. She leaves behind four sisters, Lena, Mary, Vora, and Dixie ; two brothers, Dennis and Orvil. Belva also leaves a real close church family of brothers and sisters in Christ of the Church of Christ , Bluefield Avenue , Wayne, who were a close support for her. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Minister Ron Ross officiating. Burial will follow in the Crockett Cemetery . Donations to the Church of Christ , Wayne, or Hospice of Huntington are appreciated. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday.

ANNA MAE NICOLLS, 89, of Gallipolis, Ohio, formerly of Huntington, widow of Carl Nicolls, died June 6, 2012, at Arbors at Gallipolis. She was a homemaker. Funeral service 1 p.m. Monday at Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Visitation one hour prior to service at the funeral home

FAYE ADKINS NANCE, 74, of Wayne, W. Va. passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at her home. She was born March 28, 1938 in Wayne County W. Va. a daughter of the late Harlan Lee and Clara Davis Adkins. Also preceding her in death were four brothers; one sister; one granddaughter, Valerie Lynn Nicely; one great-grandchild, Rylan Avery Cristensen. She leaves behind her loving husband, Jack Nance; six children, Randall Nicely, Susie Nicely McDaniel and her husband Johnny, all of Wayne, Jeff Nicely of Toledo, Oh., Harlan Nicely and his wife Criss of Wooster, Oh., Jackie Nance McCoy, and Valerie Nance, both of Wayne; one special granddaughter, Melissa Nicely, of Wayne; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother John Gilkerson officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

WANDA THOMPSON, 63, of Wayne died June 10, 2012, at home. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne; burial will follow at Patrick Cemetery. Visitation one hour before service.

RENITA RENE MOORE, 44, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 at her home. She was born December 5, 1967 in Louisa, Ky., a daughter of Laura Cantrell Perry and the late Curtis Perry. She was a homemaker and a member of the Brushy Fork United Baptist Church. Survivors include her mother, Laura Perry of Louisa, her loving husband, Eddie Moore of Louisa,Ky.; one daughter, Brittany Moore; two sons; Sonny Moore and Wade Moore all of Louisa, Ky., three sisters; Bonnie Perry, Rosie Perry, and Connie McKenzie all of Louisa, Ky., two brothers; Ronnie Perry of Louisa, Ky. and Donnie Perry, Flemingsburg, Ky., one grandchild, Chloe Elizabeth Moore and lots of loved nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Brushy Fork United Baptist Church with Elder Frank Blevins, Elder Daris Lewis and Elder David Wolfenburger officiating. Burial followed at the Judd Cemetery, Louisa, Ky. under the direction of Young Funeral Home.

BETTY JO WILLIAMSON MAYNARD, 72, of Huntington, W. Va., passed away Monday, June 11, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center due to a long illness. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W. Va., by Brother Sam Frye. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. She was born March 23, 1940 in Ranger, W. Va., a daughter of the late Rev. Ivory and Laura Maynard Williamson. Betty was self-employed and previously worked at Corbin Ltd. Three sisters, Wavie Wiley, Ava Kirk and Theba Drusilla Elder also preceded her in death, along with four brothers, Jason, Lester, Wiley and Sanford Williamson, a sister-in-law Millie Williamson, her father and mother-in-law Reuben and Victoria Maynard, a grandson Darryl Joe Maynard, II, and a special friend Leonard Harold Adkins. Survivors include her ex-husband Bud Maynard of Lavalette, W. Va.; a son Darryl Joe (Wanda) Maynard of Wayne; three daughters, Edna Pauley of Wayne, Vickie Vera and Laura Sutphin, both of Huntington; two sisters, Aquila (Jason) Adkins of Wayne and Georgia (Greg) Wilson of Kenova, W. Va.; five brothers, John (Norma) Williamson of Lavalette, Robert (Sue) Williamson of Huntington, Ivory (Carol) Williamson of Wayne, Arthur (Kathy) Williamson of Prichard, W. Va., and Orval (Linda) Williamson of Prichard; seven grandchildren, Leslie Shawn, Justin Shane Vera, and very special granddaughter Tequila Renee Sutphin of Huntington (all of whom she raised as her own) Renee Pauley, Linda Blower and Betty Stroud, all of Wayne, and Jessica Blankenship of Huntington; five great-grandchildren, Brittany and Bailey Pauley, Bryan Blower, Telissa Stroud ,all of Wayne and Kasey Blankenship of Huntington. Pallbearers will be Leslie Shawn and Justin Shane Vera, Bailey Pauley, Ivory, Arthur, Orville Williamson, Jeff Elder and Andrew Pruitt. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. There will be a reception following the funeral service on Sunday at Salem United Baptist Church, Rt. 37, Wayne.

LILLIE MAE LOVINS, 60, of Fort Gay went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at King’s Daughter Medical Center in Ashland, KY. She was born December 9, 1951 and the oldest daughter of the late Emery and Viola Tackett Cyrus of Fort Gay, W. Va. Mae was a homemaker and a member of the Upper Tabors Creek Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Lovins Sr. Survivors include her son, Donald Lovins Jr., of Iowa; an Uncle Kennis Tackett of Toler, KY; four sisters: Linda Elliott, Lurline Smith, and Margaret Meade all of Fort Gay, W. Va., and Oakie Pickleseimer of Fort Collins, Colorado; three brothers: Delbert Cyrus, Pharon "Bud" Cyrus, both of Fort Gay, W. Va.; and Vinson Cyrus of Belfry, KY. Mae was blessed with many precious nieces and nephews including Karen Sue Cyrus and Jennifer Lynn Cyrus of Fort Gay, W. Va. whom she held dear to her heart. Special thanks to her caretaker and friend Hattie Kitts Marcum of Fort Gay, W. Va. for her services. Visitation was after 11:00 am Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Oak Grove Church in Fort Gay. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 am by Rev. Tommy Kitts and Rev. Casey Cyrus on Friday, June 15, 2012 at Oak Grove Church with burial following at the Cyrus Family Cemetery on Meeting House Branch Road in Fort Gay The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to Young’s Funeral Home in Louisa, KY in memory of Mae Lovins and a special "Thank You," to everyone for their prayers, kind words and gestures. As Mae would always say, "I love you!" with a BIG hug.

TAMMY JO PERRY, 46, of Huntington, W. Va., passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Tammy was born July 1, 1965 in New Jersey. Her mother, Virginia Donovan Edlund preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey K. Perry; her father, Norman Edlund Sr.; her son, Michael Enders; her sister, Denise Lanoue; two brothers, Dewight and Norman Edlund; two nieces and a nephew, Stephanie, Jennifer, and John-Jason Lanoue, and their children Chloe and Jason. Also surviving are her in-laws, John Bill and Irna Leah Perry, and Neta Perry; care-taker Mary Arthur; step-daughter Jordan Perry; two step-sons, Jacob Perry, and Chris Edwards and his wife Sarah Edwards; as well as three grandchildren, Haley, Brooklynn, and Bohdan; along with many friends. A special thanks goes to Randy and Lisa Perry, as well as their church for all their prayers. I know Tammy would want to thank her best friend, Teresa Mannon, along with Brenda Young, Georgia Bryant, Brenda Napier, and all of her customers. Tammy will be greatly missed but her love will last forever. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2012 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, with Pastor Josh Sowards officiating. Interment followed at the John Perry Cemetery, Genoa.

JOANN ADKINS, 72, of Wayne, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born November 2, 1939, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Cleo and Fannie Adkins Plybon. She is also preceded in death by five brothers, Bill, Cleo Jr., Frank, Don and Jackie and one sister Rebecca McComas. She is survived by her husband Willie Ray Adkins Sr.; three daughters, Isabelle Adkins Bowen (Roger), Fannie JoAnn Bias (Larry) and Joy Melissa Nelson (Glenn); two sons, Willie Ray Adkins Jr., (Gloria Jean) and Presley Cleo Adkins (Shelly); two sisters, Rosie Leep (Ray) and Karen Dixon; three brothers, Carol Plybon, Danny Plybon (Linda) and Bob Plybon (Cheryl); eleven grandchildren, Anndrea, Greg, Willie Joe, Jessica, Bridget, Larry Ray, P. J., Cassie, Isabella, Waylon and Daniel; seven great-grandchildren, Ashton, Gavin, Addie, Annie, Alexis, Larry Dale and Jessalyn; and her two little dogs, Josie and Chester. She had a special closeness with her granddaughter Isabella JoAnn Adkins. JoAnn was a softball player, a coach for many years, an umpire and she loved her players. So for many years, if you were looking for JoAnn, you would more than likely find her at the ballfield. She loved to travel, loved the mountains, and enjoyed making short trips. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville with Pastor Paul Michael Booth officiating. Burial will follow in Adkins Cemetery, Wayne. Friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2012, at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.

JORDAN KYLER HOLYFIELD, son of Jason Adam and Ashlee Jordyn Spaulding Holyfield, of Stepptown, W. Va., was called home to God on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was 1 year, 4 months and 3 days old. During his brief time among us, he cheered us with his beautiful smile and inspired us with his uncommon courage. He greeted all he saw with a friendly "Hi There". Kyler is preceded in death by a cousin, Caleb Toney. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Kendyl Jayse Holyfield; maternal grandparents Roscoe (Poppy) and Jacalyn (Nanna) Spaulding; paternal grandparents Leslie (Pa-paw) and Sheila (Ma-maw) Holyfield; paternal uncle and wife, Jeremy and Tabitha Holyfield; maternal aunts and husbands, Whitney and Jamey Copley and Vanessa and Joshua Toney; and uncle and wife Roscoe Spaulding Jr. and Evelyn Kay. Also surviving are Kyler’s cousin; Haleigh and Jarron Holyfield; Trevor and Trenton Copley and Noah Toney, as well as an untold number of other relatives, friends, and admirers. A very special thanks to Carrie, Blake and Baylie Rose for being there when we needed you most. Visitation was at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Inez, Monday June 18th at 6:00pm. Funeral services were Tuesday June 19th at 1 p.m. also at the funeral home in Inez. Officiating will be Jessie Spaulding of Jennies Creek, W. Va. Burial followed at the family cemetery on Jennies Creek.Arrangements are under the direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, KY

WILLIAM "BILL" G. CALDWELL, 77, of Fort Gay, W. Va., passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born September 26, 1934 in Wayne County, W. Va., a son of the late Keither and Ruthie Mae Caldwell. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Denvil Caldwell and Ervin Caldwell; and five sisters, Thelma Caldwell, Barbra Caldwell, Sarah Ann Caldwell Whitt, Dora Nelson, and Frankie Nelson. Survivors include the mother of four of his children, Esta Marie Caldwell of Genoa, W.Va.; two sons, William App Caldwell and his wife Cheryl of Genoa, and Roy Caldwell of Wayne, W. Va.; two daughters, Debbie Moore and her husband Darrel of Wayne, and Patty Stapleton and her husband Rick of East Lynn, W. Va.; and two other sons, Billy and Dale of unknown location. He is also survived by two brothers, Sammie K. Caldwell and his wife Shirley of Poca, W. Va., and Dewey Keither "Pedro" Caldwell of Ohio; two sisters, Ada Coburn and her husband Brady of Kiahsville, W. Va., and Mae Dalymple of Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Elder Charles Lucas Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at the Greasy Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

KEN MAYNARD, 76, formerly of Wayne County, W. Va., passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at North Fort Myers, Florida, following a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2012, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W. Va., with Brother Larry Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W. Va. He was born on November 12, 1935, to the late Curtis Maynard and Frankie Mathis Maynard. He is survived by his loving wife Sylvia Wilson Maynard, a daughter Sherri Stewart and husband Ronnie of North Carolina, two brothers Paul and Ernest Maynard, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service on Monday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

CARROLL McGINNIS "Carroll Mack" EARP, 82, of Lavalette, W. Va., died Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W. Va., by Pastor Mark Booth. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, W. Va. He was born August 8, 1929, in Huntington, a son of the late Marcus Avery Earp, II, and Addie Lenore McGinnis Earp. Carroll Mack was the owner of Earp Construction Company and was a member of the Florence Memorial United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Wayne Masonic Lodge # 18 AF&AM, which will conduct graveside rites. He also was a member of the Chapter in Wayne, York Rite in Huntington, the Scottish Rite, Valley of Huntington, and the El Hasa Shrine. His wife, Clyda Lou Hager Earp preceded him in death, along with a brother Marcus Avery Earp, III. Survivors include a daughter Tammy Lou Powell (Philip Dain); two sons, James Carroll Earp and Charles McGinnis Earp (Molly), all of Lavalette, W. Va.; a sister-in-law Joyce Earp of Hedgesville, W. Va.; nine grandchildren, Parker James Earp, Daniel James Earp (Mendy), Eric Steven Phelps, Garan Michael Powell, Lindsey Ruggles (Joey), Katie Hollatz (Ben), Tyler Kes, Danielle Gribble and Zachary Gribble; and a great-grandchild, Danya Earp. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington.

JUDY GAYLE MESSER, 51, of Lavalette, WV, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at her residence. She was born October 11, 1960 in Williamson, WV, a daughter of Oscar and Martha Copley of Crum, WV. Judy was a homemaker, a devoted Momaw and a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her maternal grandparents, Beldon and Daisy Mullins, her paternal grandparents, Monroe and Luetisha Copley and an infant brother, Buddy Copley. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving husband of thirty-three years, Willie Messer; her only child, Marsha Ann McCallister and husband, Steve of Lavalette, WV; her amazing granddaughter, Kiera Reann McCallister (Momaw’s Princess); two wonderful brothers, Byrd Copley and wife, Connie of Elkhorn City, KY, Oscar Copley and wife, Brenda of Beauty, KY; her beloved sister, Addie Mae Likens and husband, Bill of Dunlow, WV; several nieces, nephews and a host of caring family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastors Ray Williamson and Phillip Williamson. Burial will follow at Judy’s Family Cemetery. Friends called from 6 to 9 pm Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

MILDRED KIEFER, 90, passed away on June 20, 2012, of natural causes in Peoria, Arizona. She was born and raised in Kenova, West Virginia, and was a resident of Sun City, Arizona for the past 35 years. Mildred was a college professor at State University College, New York, retiring in 1976. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Howard Kiefer; brothers Bert Crabtree and Ray Crabtree; and sister Dorothy Lee Barrett. She is survived by her brother, Fred Crabtree of Defiance, Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mildred was loved and admired by all who knew her. At her request, there will be no funeral services.

ANDREW "BUD" WHITE, 73, of Sullivan went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 21, 2012. After a battle with cancer, he passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Logan, WV on November 13, 1938 to Andrew and Ava (nee Ellis) White, Andrew grew up in Wayne County, WV. In 1957, he moved to OH and settled in Sullivan in 1972. Andrew worked at the Ford Motor Company in Brook Park, OH, retiring as general foreman. A devoted servant of the Lord, Andrew served as deacon of Pleasant View Church for many years; he was a lifetime farmer and avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Eloise (nee Maynard) White; and two sons, Dana (Tammy Lyn) of Sullivan and Darren (Tammy Marie) of Ashland; grandchildren: Michelle White, Rachel Motter (Christian), Dillon White, Darren White II, Spencer White and Hannah White. He is also survived by five brothers, Freelan White of Sullivan, Tenis (Gail) White of Wellington, Raymond (Marjetta) White of Wakeman, Tommy (Julia) White of Wayne, WV and Don (Sharon)White of Dunlow, WV and six sisters, Myrtle Thompson of Fort Gay, WV, Sue (Garland) Wilson of Ocala, FL, Brenda (Charles) Jarvis of Rittman, Shirley (Norman) Maynard of Wayne, WV, Karen (Herman) Williamson of Dunlow, WV, and Lois (Ronnie) Little of Crum, WV. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Ava White, two brothers, Robert White and Billy Jo White and a granddaughter, Treasure White. Family and friends will be received Sunday, June 24 from 3p.m. until evening service at 6 pm in the Pleasant View Church, 3589 Beat Rd. Litchfield, OH; funeral service will be in the church on Monday June 25 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Larry Newsome officiating. Burial will follow at the Sullivan Township Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Blackburn Duke Funeral Home, Grafton. On line condolences may be made at www.blackburnfuneralhome.com

MAXINE HALL DAMRON, 79, of Wayne, widow of Larry Damron Sr., died June 24, 2012, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral service 1 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Burial at Peaceful Gardens Cemetery, Radnor, W. Va. Visitation one hour prior to service at the funeral home

BEATRICE PAYNE, 91, of Wintersville, Ohio, formerly of Wayne, died June 24, 2012, in Trinity West. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne; burial at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne.

HERBERT MAYNARD, 91, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Funeral Services will be conducted at 4:00 PM, Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel at Wayne County, WV by David Atkins and Charles Maynard. Burial will follow on Monday, at 10:00 AM, July 2, 2012, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova, WV. He was born in Wilsondale, West Virginia on April 1, 1921 to the late Dewey Maynard and Charity Maynard Arrowood. He served in the US Coast Guard during WWII. After the war he worked as a barber, ran the Bowery Mission in New York and for many years served as a Baptist Minister. In his later years he was employed at the Holy Land Experience in Orlando, Fl and played the part of "Aaron, the high priest, and Moses". He retired at age 88. His brother Archie Maynard and wife Mary Spray Maynard, Obie Maynard and wife Ollie Kirk Maynard as well as infant siblings preceded him in death. Survivors include brother William Ralph Maynard and wife Marilyn, daughters Donna M. Lynam and husband Roy of Wake Forest, NC; Deborah M. Scholz and husband Randy of Sterling, Va; Marty M. Siu of Wilmington, NC; Robin Maynard of Orlando, Fl; seven grandchildren, Angela Suggs, Christa Lynam, Leah Smith, Nicholas Muhar, Michael, Logan and Kalia Siu; five great grandchildren, Lynam and Christin Suggs, Taryn Waldorf and Jonas Black and Lucian Smith. He also had many special nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home. The family is accepting donations to the Breast Cancer Foundation, Libbyslegacy.org in lieu of flowers.

RANSOM PARIS DAVIS, 92, of Wayne, W. Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 28, 2012. He was a son of the late Leo and Polly Keck Davis. Also preceding him in death was two sons, four brothers, two sisters, and his first wife, Violet Lester Davis. Ransom retired from Connor Steel in Huntington, W. Va. and was a member of the Booten Millers Fork United Baptist Church where he worked as trustee, choir leader, and faithful servant. Survivors include his wife, Ella; one son, Anes; two daughters, Retha Adkins and Yvonne (Roger) Webb; and one sister, Ola Baker. Also surviving are his loving grandchildren, Renee Adkins, Amy Shoemaker, Kenny Davis, Justin Webb, Kenneth Jr., and James Leo Davis; and seven great grandchildren, Kaydence Shoemaker, Savannah Shoemaker, Harrison Shoemaker, Heather Adkins, Brandy Smith, and Katie Davis. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the Booten Millers Fork United Baptist Church with Brothers Jimmy Lester and John Gilkerson officiating. Burial will follow in the Gilkerson Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

WILLA FAY BURNS, 78, of Huntington, W. Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 29, 2012. She was preceded in death by parents Gracie and Taylor Smith and daughter Teresa Burns. Willa leaves behind her husband Oscar Burns; daughter Vickey Burns Engel of St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren, Amber Overby Zimmerman of Ashland, Ky., Thomas (Maggie) Engel, Stephanie (Roger) Mendenhall and Christin Stahlmann, all of Missouri; five great-grandchildren, Christopher Overby of Ashland, Sam and Lexy Cooper, and Gracie and Mia Stahlmann, all of Missouri; one great-great-grandson Jaxson Overby of Ashland; and sisters Hester (Floyd) McSweeney of Lavalette and Jean (Fred) Adkins of East Lynn. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Spring Valley Church of Christ, where Willa was a member, with Pastors Bob Hayes and David Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

HAZEL L. MARCUM, 90, of Ashton, W.Va., died June 29, 2012, at home. She was a retired LPN. Funeral service 7 p.m. Friday at Deal Funeral Home. Burial at Marcum Family Cemetery, Tick Ridge, Wayne County. Visitation two hours prior to service at the funeral home.

JOHN HENRY ROWE, 87, of Genoa, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 30, 2012. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Frank Copley & Brother Lemuel Little officiating. Burial will follow at the Cassidy Thompson Cemetery, Genoa. He was born on July 26, 1924 in Wayne County, WV to the late William "Bill" Rowe & Evaline Copley Rowe. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Georgia Cyrus Rowe, five brothers: Dude, Ralph, Curtis, Burgess and Ray Rowe and three sisters Emmie Rowe Cook, Vennie Rowe Kitts and Olive Rowe Robertson. John is survived by his three sisters: Florida Rowe Robertson of Fort Gay, WV, Jewel Rowe Watts of Kenova, WV and Hazel Rowe Harvey of Florida, and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thanks to his nephew Roger and his wife Kim Rowe for the care they gave to him and also to Jasmine and Kaden Bartram. Friends called one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.