LUCILLE WEBB CASSIDY, 85, of Genoa, W. Va., was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born in Genoa on July 20, 1927, daughter of the late Vernie and Jennie Clark Webb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Taylor Cassidy, Jr., brothers Clyde Webb and Garland Webb, and sisters Dorothy Wilson and Madalene Zihlman. Lucille is survived by brother Homer Webb and wife Libby of Wayne; sister-in-law Lou Webb of Wayne; four sons, Dallas Cassidy and wife Patty of Wayne, Roy Cassidy and his companion Shela Clark of Genoa, Larry Cassidy and wife Vicki of Lavalette, W. Va., and Bobby Cassidy and wife Kitty of Genoa; Reba Linkous of Genoa, who was like a daughter to Lucille; seven grandchildren, Scott Cassidy, Mark Cassidy and wife Amy, Kristi Cassidy Preston and husband Rob, Shelley Cassidy Mathis and husband Duane, Josh Cassidy and wife Megan, Brandi Cassidy Blake and husband Nate, and Megan Cassidy Holland and husband Randall; sixteen great-grandchildren, Zack, Jacob, Anna, Luke, Levi, Taylor, Dylan, Jonah, Kassidy, Ainsley, Ethan, Wesley, Ella, Liam, Hailey and Sophie; and a host of very special nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to express our gratitude to the employees of Hospice who helped provide care over the last several years, to her church family at the Genoa United Baptist Church, and to the many other community churches who continued to lift her name up to the Lord in prayer. Lucille was an amazing mother, grandmother and homemaker, a caring neighbor, and most importantly, a faithful Christian woman. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Elder Danny Endicott. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery at Wayne. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.

ELIZABETH ANN (SANFORD) SELLARDS, 64, passed away August 1, 2012 at Rock Mills, Ala. Liz was born March 17, 1948 in Cabell County to Nathan and Jane (Lawhorn) Sanford. Liz was granddaughter of Merton and Lizzie (Wilks) Sanford and Elba and Cordia (Howerton) Lawhorn. Liz had one stepson, Donnie Sellards. Survivors include Donald Sanford of Lavalette, Rosa Rowe of Wayne, Charles Sanford of Lavalette, William Sanford of Lanett, AL, Henry Sanford of Rock Mills, Al. Liz graduated from Wayne High School Class of 1967. Liz was cremated at her request.

CAROL BOOTH QUEEN, of Wilmington, N.C., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., died on August 2, 2012. She was born on October 20, 1924, in Wayne, W.Va., the daughter of the late Fletcher Booth and Emily Hutchinson Booth. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Wilmington and a former member of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in Huntington and the Wayne Baptist Church in Wayne. She and her late husband, Glenn, were members of the John Marshall Society of Marshall University. She worked many years in the Wayne County, W.Va., County Clerk's office, and she also worked in the family business, Tradewell Supermarkets. Carol loved her family deeply and was always the most encouraging person to each and all of us. She enjoyed quilting, a craft she learned from her mother, and she made a unique quilt for each child, grandchild and great-grandchild, a gift each of them will treasure forever. The friends she made at Brightmore loved Carol and she loved them and enjoyed all the card games and board games they played. Those same friends were drawn to the beauty of the jewelry Carol made; each piece unique and distinctive. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Queen; her daughter Gail Queen Stephenson; and three brothers, Lawrence Booth and Donald Booth of Wayne, W.Va., and Willis 'Joe' Booth of Dunbar, W.Va. Survivors include her son Mike Queen (Bobbie) of Wilmington; four grandchildren, Carolee Lambert, Brett Queen (Amy) and Shannon Pipkin (Chris), all of Wilmington, N.C., and Amy Knight (Jason) of Greensboro, N.C.; eight great-grandchildren, Garrett Lee, Alex Lambert, Jordan and C. J. Pipkin and Kamryn Queen, all of Wilmington, and Joshua, Jacob and Emma Grace Knight, all of Greensboro, N.C.; sisters-in-law Pauline Booth and Lillian Queen and brother-in-law Bernard Queen, and many wonderful nieces and nephews. The family expresses our deepest appreciation to all the staff at Brightmore, The Commons and the Lower Cape Fear Hospice for the love, care and attention they showered on Carol. All of them were simply the best. After a private family burial service, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at First Baptist Church, 411 Market Street, Wilmington, NC led by Rev. Jayne Davis and Dr. Frank Hawkins. The family will greet friends immediately after the service at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Huntington City Mission, 624 10th Street, Huntington, WV 25701 or the Marshall University Foundation, 519 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25703 or First Baptist Church, 411 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com A Market Chapel Service.

WILBUR RANDALE MAYNARD, 73, of South Point, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Beard Mortuary with Rev. C. J. Adkins and Rev. Terry Noble officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. He was born January 9, 1939, in Wayne, the son of the late Tim and Marjory Taylor Maynard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Emma Thompson Upchurch, brother Daniel Tim Maynard, and nephew Brennan Maynard. Randale was a graduate of Vinson High School and enjoyed traveling the world with his family. He was a member of Cornerstone Bible Church, South Point, Ohio. He was retired from Ashland Air Products and Chemicals. He is survived by his wife Vivian Lester Maynard; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon Maynard and Omar Velarde-Wong of Washington, D.C., and Cheryl Maynard Webb and Philip Webb of South Point, Ohio; a son and daughter-in-law Randy and Vickii Maynard of Richmond, Va.; and nine grandchildren, Matilda Velarde Maynard; Taylor, Olivia, Spencer and Chloe Maynard; and Theron Drayton, Robert Maynard and Brad and Jacob Webb. He is also survived by three sisters, Opal Blake of South Point; Annie McClure of Jefferson, Ga., and Connie Jones and her husband Ronald of Huntington; a brother Alvis Maynard and his wife Clydene of Tucson, Ariz. a sister-in-law Kathleen Maynard of Huntington, and a host of nieces and nephews. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Beard Mortuary.

EDNA WALLACE DAVIS, 95, of Davin, W.Va., went to sleep in the Lord Saturday, August 4, 2012, at Trinity Healthcare at Logan. She was born November 15, 1916, at Genoa in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Shelton and Lona Workman Wallace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Anderson Davis; one sister Opal Graham; and four brothers, Curtis Wallace, Clarence Wallace, Cecil Wallace and Bernard Wallace. Edna was a retired school cook formerly employed by Logan County Schools at Braeholm and Buffalo Grade School for 20 years. Until she moved to Huntington to care for her elderly parents in 1975, Edna was a member of the Kistler Freewill Baptist Church. After the passing of her parents, she became the matriarch of the family. Edna loved to garden vegetables and can in the summertime. A pioneer woman who overcame many obstacles in her life, widowed at the age of 51 and a survivor of the Buffalo Creek disaster in 1972, Edna still maintained her joy and faith. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Those left to cherish her memory are two sons, Oscar (Patty) Davis of Edmond, Okla., and Orval Lee (Jennifer) Davis of Davin; four grandchildren, Shelly (Jeff) Reading of Edmond, OK, Tim Davis of Lafayette, LA, Steven (Lynn) Davis of Robinette, and Nicole (Kevin) Gwinn of Shady Spring, W.Va.; and six great-grandchildren, Whitney (David) Dickinson of Tulsa, Okla., Brett (Tyler) Jennings of Houston, Texas, Andrew Davis of Edmond, Okla., Caleb Davis of Robinette, W.Va., and Abigail and Meredith Gwinn of Shady Spring; one brother James (Ellen) Wallace of Alexandria, Va.; sister-in-law Patty Wallace of Barboursville, W.Va.; and many nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at the Claypool United Methodist Church at Davin with Rev. Bryan C. Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill, W.Va. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the church and one hour prior to services at the church also. Pallbearers will be friends and family. Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man is in charge of the arrangements.

KATRINA JUNE HURLEY, 26, of Man, W.Va., daughter of Angela Dawn Baird of Greenview, W.Va., and Dewayne Hurley of Mill Creek, W.Va., died Aug. 5, 2012, in Trinity Nursing Home, Williamson, W.Va. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, W.Va.; burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, W.Va. Visitation one hour before services.

BOBBY ELDRIDGE NELSON, 73 of Huntington, WV passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012 at the VAMC Huntington. “If you didn’t look over him, you knew a great man.” Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church, by Pastor Tim Jayne and Pastor Scott Byard; burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. Bobby was born July 22, 1939 in Wayne County, WV a son of the late Noah and Maltie Pack Nelson. He was also preceded in death by one brother Donald Millard Nelson. He attended Buffalo Valley Baptist Church, was a retired employee of Buffalo Middle School and a veteran of the US Army. Those that survive him include his wife Pattie McKinney Nelson, two sisters, Aileen Bailey of Florida, Hester Ellen Bailey of Kenova, WV, two brothers, Estel Lloyd Nelson of Huntington, and Alpha David Nelson of Prichard. In addition, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends on McComas Creek, the East Fork of 12 Pole that survive him as well. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church, Buffalo Creek Road. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.regerfh.com. Military rites will be performed by American Legion Post 93 of Kenova and the US Army National Honor Guard, from Kingwood, WV. The family would like to thank the Huntington VA Medical Center for their care of Bobby, Reger Funeral Home for assisting them in their time of need and the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova for performing military rites.

MELVINIA WEBB, 87, of Huntington, widow of Ralph Webb, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012 in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born March 10, 1925 in Wayne County, WV a daughter of the late Andy William and Kate Stapleton Robinson. She was a retired employee for over 25 years with Top Quality Meats. Melvinia attended Lewis Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Steve Robinson and Harvey Stapleton and three sisters, Georgia Plybon, Nancy Lynch and Fannie Jordan. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Kaye and Dale Morris and Vickie Lynn and Herbert Talbert, all of Huntington; three grandchildren, Amy Elizabeth Morris, Justin Trent Talbert and Emily Nicole Talbert; brother Junior Robinson; two sisters, Martha Pully and Arminta Mills and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

LOIS EILEEN LEWIS, 89, of Huntington, WV, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Heartland of Riverview, South Point, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Minister Ronnie Ross. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born August 16, 1922, in Ranger, WV, a daughter of the late William Roosevelt Smith and Edith Webb Smith Moore. She was a retired employee of Anderson Newcombe / Stone and Thomas. Lois was a member of the Norway Avenue Church of Christ and a volunteer at the Cabell Huntington Hospital Gift Shop. Along with her church group she volunteered at the Huntington City Mission and food pantry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James A. "Joe" Lewis; daughter Linda Gayle Griffith and two brothers Donald and Corbett Smith. Survivors include two sons, Carlos Ray Lewis of Panama City Beach, FL and Larry J. Lewis of Kenova, WV; a son-in-law William M. Griffith of Rocky Mount, NC; eight grandchildren, James M. Lewis, Erin Lewis Darling, J.C. Griffith, Lisa Eveson, Lori Lewis, Angie Lewis, J.T. Lewis and Kelly Lewis; six great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; five brothers, Wandell, Stanley, Clifford, William and Ivan Smith; three sisters, Doris Webb, Patty Macri and Connie Witherington and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Heartland Nursing Home and Hospice of Huntington for their caring and compassionate staff. 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.

GARRY EUGENE HEMPHILL, 42, of Wayne, WV passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 17, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, 79 Bridge Street, Wayne, WV. The family is welcoming friends and/or family to speak during the funeral. Burial will follow at the Cox Cemetery, Genoa. He was born on October 26, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert Eugene Hemphill & Mary Elizabeth Anderson. Garry is survived by four daughters: Samantha, Brittany & Tabitha Hemphill of Chicago, Illinois and Angelina Shanowat of Pikeville, Kentucky; two sons Andrew Maxwell of Wayne, WV and Garry Kordik of Angola, Indiana; two sisters Joyce Overmyer of Antioch, Illinois and Sherri Carroll of Wayne, WV and one brother Troy Hemphill. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Juel, Lanya, Luke Jr. & Zayla all of Chicago, Illinois and many nieces, nephews and friends. The viewing will be held on Friday, August 17, 2012 from 1 until 2 p.m.

MABEL E. SMITH, 80, of Kenova, W.Va., has gone home with Jesus on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Friday, August 10, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. at Docks Creek Cemetery. Mabel was a retired CNA from Foster Memorial Home. Mabel was born on December 12, 1931, in Kenova, WV, the daughter of the late Hatfield and Gertrude Stiltner Vaughan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Smith Sr., one son Gregory Smith and grandson Greg Smith, one brother and sister Orville Vaughan and Thelma Carver. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law Robert and Rose Mary Smith of Kenova; one daughter Brenda Cervinski of Oregon; two grandchildren and their spouses, Jessica and Dale Harless and Timothy and Theresa Smith; five grandchildren and a special niece Christine Jordan. There will be no visitation. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ANNA JEAN LOVE, 88, of Tornado, WV, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Harold Burton Hall. Burial will follow at Robertson Cemetery, Genoa, WV. She was born December 2, 1923 in Genoa, WV, a daughter of the late Eugene Robertson and Missouri Watts Robertson. Her husband, Henry H. Love also preceded her in death, along with a son, James Love; siblings, Angie Wilson Parsons, Dee Wilson, Willie Wilson, Jimmison Robertson, Finley Robertson, Thomas Robertson and Margaret Robertson (Twins), Dave Robertson and Johnson Robertson. Survivors include three daughters, Wilma Rutledge of Tornado, WV, Carolyn Ratliff and husband, Gary, Doris Rattliff and husband, Greg, all of Congress Village, OH; six sons, Hank Love and wife, Pat of Tornado, WV, Roy Love and wife, Pat of Spencer, WV, Patrick Love of Athens, Tennessee, Bob Love of Genoa, WV, Charles Love of Congress Village, OH, Harold Love and wife, Becky of Sugar Creek, OH; twenty-eight grandchildren and thirty-eight great grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

JOAN FRALEY HENSLEY, 69, of Huntington, W.Va., died Wednesday, August 8, 2012, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2012, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Elder Roger Maynard; burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Joan was born August 6, 1943, in Wayne County, West Virginia a daughter of the late Charles T. and Hannah Frasher Fraley. She was a member of Salem United Baptist Church of Wayne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Rebecca Ann Hensley; seven brothers, Otis T. Fraley, Howard Ellwood Fraley, Frank Fraley, Therrill Fraley, Garland Fraley, Bernard Fraley, Glen Fraley and one sister Iva Fay Maynard. Those that survive her include one daughter Janet Lee (Scott) Ward, one son Carl Thomas (Tara) Hensley, five grandchildren, Michael, Jesse, Joshua Ward, Rebekah and Nathaniel Hensley and one great-grandchild Lucas Michael Ward. In addition, two brothers, Willie S. (Carrie) Fraley, Charles T. Fraley, Jr. (Mary) and four sisters, Avonelle Hitch, Carol (George) Nelson, Naomi Cyfers and Mary Lee (Jack) Shy, survive. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

JOE TAYLOR, JR., 86, of Ranger passed away on August 8, 2012, at his residence following a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 11, 2012, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the Taylor Cemetery, Cove Creek with military graveside rites by American Legion Post 93, Kenova. He was born on March 13, 1926, to the late Joseph Taylor, Sr., and Carrie Caldwell Taylor. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife Beatrice Frazier Taylor, son Joe Taylor, Jr., daughters Wanda and Connie Taylor; son and grandson Joey and Joe Taylor, brothers Glen, James and Elba Taylor; sister-in-law Maxine Taylor; sisters Gladys Frazier, Opal Maynard and Melba Worrall and brothers-in-law Archie Frazier, Frank Maynard and Roy Worrall. Surviving are his sons Emmett (Debbie) Taylor of Tennessee and Heston (Joyce) Taylor of Ranger, daughters Gladys (Lester) Queen of Ohio, Donna (Ivan) Marcum of Kentucky, brothers Frank (Dona) Taylor, Sam (Myrtle) Taylor, Mark (Chris) Taylor and sisters Mayme (Ransom) Wiley and Anna Lou (Bobby) Bell. He was also blessed with 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and two very special nieces Cheryl and Carol Smith. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Family will serve as pallbearers.

PAUL DAVID PENNINGTON, "P.D.", 64, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012, in Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Fla., where his home had been for the past 18 years. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, August 17, 2012, at Chapman's Mortuary with Brother Shirley Ball officiating. Burial with military graveside rites performed by WV Veterans Honor Guard Post 16 will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Paul David was born September 30, 1947, the beloved son of the late Rhoda Marcum Pennington and Dennis Pennington of Wayne County, W.Va. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Mae Teeters and Dolly Weaver; a brother Gerald Dalton, and best friend whom he treated like a brother, Robert Riggs. Paul David is survived by his four loving children Jenny Pennington of Barboursville, Jesse Pennington of Huntington, Katy Pittman of Bradenton, Fla., and Paul David Pennington, II of Missouri; two grandchildren, Ben and Katy; six sisters, whom loved him dearly, and four brothers-in-law, Della and Craig Bailey of Bradenton, Fla., Angie and Jr. Casey of Lavalette, W.Va., Cheryle and Tom Taylor of Pedro, Ohio, Laura and Ron Prater of Reidsville, N.C., Marie Pearsall of Panama City, Fla., and Lynn Teeters of Grove City, Ohio; his special friend, "his dog, Gypsy"; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who loved "Uncle Paul". Paul David was a disabled U.S. Army veteran. He served a four-year term in Vietnam. Being a veteran and serving his country was one of Paul's proudest accomplishments. He loved his family and mother, and no stranger ever came to his door. He loved deeply and gave freely. He loved West Virginia and was proud to be a "Hillbilly". Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington. Condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com. "We will never forget you "P.D." Precious memories there will always be our loving brother, dad, and friend. Rest in peace, now you're free."

EULA G. CLAIR, 74, of Wayne, formerly of Ranger, W.Va., died Aug. 9, 2012, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Sunday, Montana Freewill Baptist Church, Ranger; burial will follow in Dean Cemetery, Ranger. Visitation after 6 p.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements by McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va.

KEVIN MARK LEEP, 57, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away August 9, 2012. He was born May 17, 1955, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Charles Eugene Dick and Pattie Leep Dick Scarberry. He is survived by two sisters, Gale McComas of Barboursville and Kristy Lewingdon of Lavalette and one brother David Dick. Graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 26, 2012, at Bowen Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

HOWARD MILLARD MAYNARD, 66, of Fort Gay, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House, Huntington. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Elders Dolphus Perry, Charles O. Adkins and Junior Lambert officiating. Burial will follow at the Maynard-Lewis Cemetery, Fort Gay. He was born on Feb. 10, 1946, to the late Jim and Garnet Maynard. Howard was a devout Christian and was an Elder at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Surviving is his loving wife of 40 years, Rita Auxier Maynard; two daughters, Tammy (Bobby) Williamson of Wayne, W.Va., and Kimberly (Brent) Meade of Lavalette, W.Va.; one sister, Judy Lewis of Fort Gay, W.Va.; two brothers, Garland (Dorcas) Maynard of Wayne, W.Va., and Carlos Maynard of Fort Gay, W.Va.; and four grandchildren, Brianna Robertson, Timothy Robertson, Kaylee Meade and Courtney Williamson; and one grandchild, Taylin on the way. The family would like to send a special thank you to the Hospice nurses Dennis, Andi and Mickey. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

ARNOLD EDWARD PINSON, 80, of Wayne died Aug. 10, 2012, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Woodmere Abbey of Remembrance, Huntington, W.Va. There is no visitation. Arrangements by Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

ROBERT D. THOMPSON, 54, of Louisa, KY passed away Friday August 10, 2012. Robert was born Feb. 16, 1958 at Bluffton, Indiana the son of Darlene Hicks Thompson and the late Robert Gene Thompson. He was a plant operator for the City of Louisa, of the Baptist Faith, and member of the Apperson 195 Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his mother Darlene Thompson; two sons and daughter-in-laws Robert Dean “Bob” Thompson Jr. and Paula of Pikeville, KY and Joshua Matthew “Josh” Thompson and Kristin Donta of Ashland, KY; two brothers Gary and Jeff Thompson both of Louisa; a sister Lisa West also of Louisa; four grandchildren Dylan Chase Thompson, Kaiden Bryce Thompson, Leila Kimberly-Rain Donta, and Koltyn Jared Thompson. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday August 15th at 11 a.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home by Rev. Bobby Workman and Rev. John May. Burial followed in the Yatesville Memorial Gardens at Louisa. Friends called from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Wilson Funeral Home. Masonic rites were conducted at 7 p.m. on Tuesday August 14th at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson Funeral Home Louisa. Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralhomeky.com

FRANKIE SALMONS, JR., 77 of Fort Gay passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012 at his home. He was born April 3, 1935 at Webb, WV. a son of the late Frank and Jessie Copley Salmons. He was a logger and member of the Webb Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by twins Larry and Florrie, great-grandchild, Kenya Salmons, brothers: Jarvis Ellis, Roland Salmons and Junior Coley and a sister Nancy Marcum. Surviving is his loving wife of 56 years, Vernie Dean Salmons, one daughter: Josie and Mike Perry of Fort Gay; three sons: Eugene and Willa Salmons of Fort Gay, Donald Mitchell and Malinda Salmons of Fort Gay and Kenny and Diana Salmons of Fort Gay; Step-mother Bertha Salmons, four brothers: J.T., Arbie, Bill, and Jimmy Salmons, six sisters: Sissy, Janie, Barbara, Betty, Linda Gayle and Shirley, Grandchildren: Franklin, Corey, Barry, Manda, Jason, D.J., Miranda, Ken, Michael, Katie, Brian, and J arnie, great-grandchildren: Brodgie, Kayla, Haley, Kierra, Olivia, Kerrigan, Jaylan, Brynna, Kaliegh, Lexi, Jamie, Jada, Chase, Tenisha, Hailey, Donnvan, Toshia, Kenna, Layken, Dean, Bailey, Brittney and Great Great: Branson, Riley, Jayden. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at Webb Community Church, Webb, WV. with Rev. Kimble Copley and Rev. Everett Meddings officiating. Burial will be in the Webb Community Cemetery. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Sunday at the church. Young Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JAMIE KENNEY, 49, of Ceredo, WV died Saturday August 11, 2012. Jamie was preceded in death by his mother Nancy (Cochran) Kinney and sister Shannon Harvey. Survivors include his father Russell Edward Kinney, sons Josh Kinney, Jacob Kinney and Jordan Kinney, and sister Sandra Spurlock. Private family services will be conducted at a later date. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT DAVID ADAMS, 57, of Wayne, husband of Connie Adams, died Aug. 11, 2012. Private services were held by his request. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, W.Va., was in charge of arrangements. www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

LINDA LEE WATTS, 63, of Genoa passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House, Huntington. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Darrell Brewer officiating. Burial followed at the Maryland Napier Cemetery, Genoa. She was born on July 22, 1949 to the late Earnest Kay Berry and Anna Lee Roseberry Berry. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Paul Watts and one brother James Herman Berry. Survivors include one daughter Nancy (Kenneth) Patton of Fort Gay, WV, two sons Paul Allan (Melissa) Watts of Genoa, WV and Frenchie Kay (Sharri) Watts of Fort Gay, WV; five sisters Francis (Jack) Mcloud, Ruby (Roby) Holland, Earnestine (George) Holland, Doris (Kevin) Kendrick all of Genoa, WV and Emogene (Walter) Mitchell of Huntington, WV. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren: Linda Rebecca Bowen, Kenneth Paul Patton, Dale Allan Watts and Paul David Watts. Friends called from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

RITA M. KING WARD, 90, of Midland Meadows Senior Living, Ona, W.Va., formerly of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012. Funeral services will be held at the Lavalette United Methodist Church on Wednesday, August 15 at 11 a.m., with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Woman at the Well Ministries, Kim Miller, Erika Klose, and Beth Ross along with Pastor Carol McKay will officiate the service. Burial will immediately follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Rita was born on December 30, 1921, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Arthur and Rose Marie King. Rita was preceded in death by her husband Jack Q. Ward, son Stephen R. Ward, brother Robert King, and a sister Betty Jo King. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Huntington. After her marriage to Jack, Rita was a life-long resident of Lavalette. She was known throughout the Lavalette community for her delicious pies and passed that skill and recipes on to her granddaughters. Rita is survived by one daughter Jacquelyn M. Ward of Morehead City, N.C.; one son Daniel J. (Delores) Ward of Barboursville, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Jeff Ward of Pittsburgh, Pa., Stephanie Kendall of Washington, D.C., Rebekah Ward of Chicago, Ill., Matthew (Carol) Ward of Proctorville, Ohio and Laura Ward of Culloden, W.Va.; two special sisters-in-law and their husbands, Betty (Charlie) Ellis, Gail (Bostic) Brumfield; three great-grandchildren; several loving nieces and nephews; and a special former daughter-in-law, Beverly Ward Gibson. The family would like to thank all the wonderful caregivers at Midland Meadows Senior Living where she received the best of care and much love from the staff. Rita loved them all. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lavalette United Methodist Church or Hospice of Huntington. Beard Mortuary is assisting the family. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.

DELMER “PETE” MEDDINGS, 80, of Dunlow, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Brother Ken Allen & Brother John Cavins officiating. Burial will follow at the Meddings Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. He was born on April 2, 1932 to the late John Meddings and Ora Jarrell Meddings. Delmer was retired from the Department of Natural Resources and was a U.S. Navy veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Anna Jo Gilliam Meddings, son Larry Dean Meddings, daughter Kathy Meddings, Brothers John, Leonard, Charlie, Tom and Frank Meddings and two sisters Shirley Finley & Annie Step; and two sons-in-law, Nicholas Cripe and Andy Ray Stamper. Survivors include two daughters: Dotty Jean Stamper and Angie Cripe both of Dunlow, WV; three sons Bobby (Dee) Meddings and Andrew (Teresa) Meddings all of Dunlow, WV and Alvie (Marlene) Meddings of Crum, WV; and one brother Everett Meddings of Crum, WV; five grandchildren, Terri Stamper, Stephen Cripe, Alvie “Bub” Meddings, Jr., Chase Taylor, Kayley Cripe; numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

LINDA "SUSIE" DAMRON MCGUIRE, 67, of Prichard, WV, formally of South Point, Ohio, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, August 17, 2012, at the Centerville Baptist Church with Brother Don Dillon officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio. Linda was a graduate of Buffalo High School and Marshall University. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter Melissa Rae McGuire, brother Gary Damron and their parents, Rita Maxine (Trenter) and Lace E. Damron. She spent the last five years as a loving care provider for her father. She was a member of the Centerville Baptist Church on White's Creek, WV. Survivors include two daughters, Tamara (Greg) Reeves of Richmond, VA and Amanda (Mike) Schritter of Lexington, KY, sister Dianna (Richard) Jackson of Colonial Heights, VA, brother Gerald E. (Brenda) Damron of Prichard, WV, sister-in-law Carla Stone of Flatwoods, KY, grandsons Brody Reeves, Drake McGuire, Logan Schritter and several nieces. Special thanks to the staff at St. Mary's Neuro-Intensive Care Unit and also to Judy Maynard for their special compassion. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

DANIEL RICHARD HARDWICK, 73, of Wayne, W.Va., died Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Minister Ronnie Ross. Burial will follow at Watts-Perry Cemetery. He was born, August 30, 1938, in Genoa, W.Va., a son of the late John William Hardwick and Myrtle Faye Perry Hardwick. Dan was employed by Special Metals Corporation and was a member of the Wayne Church of Christ. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include a daughter Danitta Hardwick Ward of Cross Lanes, W.Va.; a son Chris Hardwick and wife Aleta of Lavalette, W.Va.; a step-daughter Kendra Stevens Black of Ceredo, W.Va.; a grandson Seth Alan Hardwick; and a host of special friends and family. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel.

BRITTANY MICHELLE MARCUM, 23, of Stepptown, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Three Rivers Medical Center. She was born May 31, 1989 in Williamson, W.Va. Her sister, Heather Marcum preceded her in death, along with paternal grandmother Magdalene Marcum and Maternal grandmother Julie Bowen. Survivors include her mother, Ollie Mae Bowen of Stepptown; her father Henry Marcum and his wife Dorothy of Kermit, W.Va.; seven brothers, Bradley Marcum of Louisa, Ky., Jakie Hodge, Jordan Marcum, both of Stepptown, Adam Marcum, Joseph Marcum, both of Kermit, Benjamin Preece of Louisa, and Lucas Dillon of Prestonsburg, Ky.; two sisters, Megan Marcum of Inez, Ky., and Alexis Maynard of Sydney, Ky.; paternal grandfather Henry Marcum of Wilsondale, W.Va.; aunt Stephanie White-Mitchell of N.C.; uncle Steven Marcum of Warfield, Ky.; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2012 at the Walnut Grove Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the Anderson Cemetery, Crum, W.Va. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday evenings at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Marcum family.

CHARLES BLEVINS, 78, of Ona, W.Va., passed away Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted noon Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at Chapman's Mortuary, with Pastor Lee Dean officiating. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton, W.Va., with military graveside rites conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard Post 16, Huntington. He was born Oct. 26, 1933, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late William S. and Alma Critzer Blevins. A son, Gary Allen Blevins, six brothers and one sister also preceded him in death. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having retired after 20 years of service. He retired from Cabell Huntington Hospital Maintenance Department as a plumber, was a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 521, Huntington, and a member of Mud River Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Donna Jean Bias Blevins of Ona; one daughter, Renata S. Porter (Donald G. Austin) of Liberty, N.C.; three sons, William E. Blevins of San Francisco, Calif., Charles M. Blevins of Ona, W.Va., Donald J. Blevins (Jackie) of Clarksville, Tenn.; four sisters, Opal Adkins, Lilly Fyffe, Mary E. Marcum and Sharon Woodrick; two brothers, Jack Blevins and Willis Blevins; six grandchildren, Terri L. Adkins, Joshua A. Blevins, Derek S. Blevins, Cailah N. Blevins, Zachery A. Blevins and Jaxson W. Blevins; five great-grandchildren, Donna N. Sowards, Savannah M. Sowards, Sabrina R. Sowards, Krisi S. Zirkle and Conner S. Blevins. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

JUANITA EPLING, 92, of Kenova, W.Va., died peacefully at her home Friday, Aug. 17, 2012. After years of wanting to go home, she has taken that last trip and is now running, playing and singing with those she loved so much. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Epling; three daughters, Helen "Joy" Thompson, Eloise Pruitt and Sandra Frasher. She is survived by two sons, Raymond and Sharon Epling, and Nathan "Eugene" and Amy Epling; four daughters, Doris Epling, Mary Weaver, Violet Sparks and Viola Epling; one special daughter, Margaret Meeks; and one special son, Allen Adkins. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank some special people that has been a tremendous help: her caregiver, Rhonda Ratcliff, and two Cabell Huntington Hospital home health nurses, Mary Jane and Barb. Services will be held on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, with visitation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and funeral services immediately after at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. The Elder Joshua Sparks, one of her grandchildren, will be presiding. She will be laid to rest at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Ceredo.

GERALD DAVID DAMRON, 63, of Chesapeake, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Rev. Paul Farley officiating. Burial will follow at the Arrowood Dutton Cemetery, Wayne. He was born on February 28, 1949, a son of Glenna Thompson Damron of Inverness, Florida and the late Burr Damron. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War 1969-1971 where he spent time stationed in Germany. Gerald was awarded a National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and a Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge GI with M-16 Qualification. He was the owner of Gerald Damron Logging and had been in the logging business over 40 years. His success in business was attributed to his honesty, strong work ethic and good rapport with others. Mr. Damron enjoyed reading, fishing, spending time with friends and especially enjoying his grandchildren. One of his favorite things was handing out candy for them to enjoy. He will be remembered for his generosity and devotion to those he knew and loved. He recently accepted the Lord as his Savior and was thankful for the peace of God in his life. Survivors include his loving wife Andrea Dillon Damron, daughter Carey (David) Barrett of Chesapeake, Ohio, son Jared (Sarah) Damron of Huntington, two sisters Doris (Danny) Cartt of Inverness, Florida and Wilma (Paul) Blanc of Columbus, Ohio, two brothers Dennis (Sharon) Damron of Wayne, WV and Russell (Kinda) Damron of Pennsboro, WV, five grandchildren: Madeline, Laney and Ethan Barrett and Andrew and Lauren Damron. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

IRL EVANS CARROLL, 87 of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Scott Byard. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Irl was born September 24, 1924, in Milton, W.Va., a son of the late Irl and Adyle Campbell Carroll. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Tennessee Watts Carroll, one son Gary Evans Carroll and several brothers and sisters. He was a retired truck driver with 39 years of service with Smith Transfer, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served 3-1/2 years in WWII; he was 1st vice-commander of the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, a member of the Teamsters Local union # 175, a member of Crescent Lodge # 32 AF&AM, a Royal Arch Mason of Huntington, R.A.M # 46 of Kenova and the EL-Hasa Temple of Ashland, Ky. Survivors include one son Walter Neal Carroll and his fiancee' Erica Marcum; four grandchildren, Brian Carroll and Brock Carroll, both of North Carolina, Neilee Carroll and Corie Carroll of Kenova. Additional survivors include his great-grandchildren, Elena, Brady, Sidney and Reeve Carroll. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.regerfh.com.

ELZA HURSTON FRY, 73, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Kenova passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012, following a long illness, in the Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Long officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Hurston was born June 28, 1939, in West Hamlin, W.Va., a son of the late Dorothy Fry and the late Clarence Cremeans. He was retired from Penn Coal in Kenova. He was a veteran of the United States Navy as an E-3 and the 254th Transportation Company Army National Guard as a Staff Sergeant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Louise Fry Slaighter. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Mary Carolyn Hatten Fry; three sons, Mark A. Fry (Connie) of Lexington, Ky., Bryan E Fry (Lisa) of Huntington, W.Va., and John H. Fry of Grayson, Ky.; two daughters, Debbie Fry Howes (Tim) of Louisville, Ky., and Beverly Fry Hickman of Muncie, Ind. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Scott Fry, Amber Howes, Brittany Hickman White, Sahara Fry, Derek Fry, Matthew Howes, Logan Hickman, Drew Fry and Elise Hays and five great-grandchildren, Anyiaha Howes, Cayden Washington, Dylan Bolt, Cayden Hays and Layla Hays. Hurston was an avid musician and bass player and enjoyed being outdoors hunting, camping and fishing. He was a member of several veterans clubs in the Kenova area. He leaves behind many friends and acquaintances. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com

LINDA D. BARKER, 71, of Barboursville, W.Va., died Sunday, August 19, 2012, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted at noon Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with the Rev. Weston Cremeans officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Linda was born July 14, 1941, in Midkiff, W.Va., a daughter of the late Earl and Odessa Long Adkins. She retired from The Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin D. Barker. Survivors include one daughter Jessica Compton and husband Robert of Barboursville, one son Eric Barker of Mason, County, W.Va., one sister Shelda Crawford and husband Jim of Lesage, a sister-in-law, Lisa Whitt and husband Jimmy of Huntington, nieces and nephews Suzanne Celdran and husband Miguel of Lesage, W.Va., Adam Crawford, Emily Whitt and James Shockley, all of Huntington. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com

NOAH STEPHENS, 88, of Lavalette, W.Va. passed away August 20, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Noah, born February 29, 1924 in Wayne, W.Va. to William Tolbert and Effie (Aliff) Stephens, was married to Lorene Russell on June 21, 1947. Noah served in the U.S. Army 94th Infantry Division during World War II. During the Battle of the Bulge, Noah and his platoon were surrounded behind enemy lines for 11 days. For gallantry in action during that time, Noah was awarded the Silver Star and Combat Infantry Badge. Other awards include the Expert Rifleman, the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, and three campaign stars for service in Northern France, the Ardennes, and the Rhineland. Noah worked in the coal mines of West Virginia and as a tool and die repairman and machinist. Later in life, Noah became an entrepreneur, owning trucking and building companies and contributing to other companies. He continued to operate N&S Construction with his son, Gary, until his death. In 2008 Noah was honored by the West Virginia Legislature. A bridge in Dickson, W.Va., near his home, was named the Noah Stephens Bridge in honor of his service during World War II. In 2010, he received the title of Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur at the French Embassy in Washington, DC. This is the highest award that the Republic of France can bestow upon a civilian. Noah was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Russell Stephens, and his son, Noah Delmas Stephens, and his nine siblings. Noah is survived by his two sons and their wives, Lemuel and Carolyn Stephens, and Gary and Brenda Stephens; his daughter and her husband, Shelia and Ford Newman; five grandchildren, Steve, John, and Rebecca Stephens and Spencer and Chelsea Newman; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Otis Bowens officiating. Burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. For 35 years Noah ensured that the Stephens Cemetery was maintained, so in lieu of flowers, the Stephens family is requested to make contributions to the Stephens Cemetery Fund, 848 Marshall Memorial Road, Kenova, WV 25530.

DOLORES ANN CHATTERTON, 77, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, August 20, 2012, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Roger Mooney. Burial will be in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. She was born September 27, 1934, in Cabell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late William Tracy Wilson and Marie Fern Stevenson Ferguson. She was a retired employee of Owens-Illinois Glass Company. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Lewis Allen Chatterton, a daughter Beth Ann Chatterton, her step-father Michael B. Ferguson and a sister Alice Jean Clark. Survivors include her husband of 48 years George "Fred" Chatterton; two daughters and a son-in-law Angel and Rick Carter and Lisa Bledsoe, all of Huntington; four grandchildren Amy Chatterton, Clayton Chatterton, Tyler Bledsoe and Emilee Carter; three great-grandchildren, Madison, Mason and Micah, two brothers and a sister-in-law, Pat Wilson of Kenova, W.Va., and Mike and Jeannie Ferguson of Huntington; a sister and brother-in-law Kathy and Charley Bailey of Huntington and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

HELEN BEWS JOHNSTON YEOMAN, 78 of Kenova, W.Va., beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 20, 2012. She was born May 3, 1934 in Paisley, Scotland a daughter of the late Cpt. William B. and Ella McLean Johnston. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by one brother, William Johnston. She was retired and spent her time with the family she loved. She leaves behind her husband, William G. Yeoman; two daughters and their husbands, Susan (Clyde) May and Alison (Jason) Nixon; two sons and their wives, Philip (Lori) Yeoman and Paul (Lisa) Yeoman; her cherished grandchildren, Nikki (Ethan) Huff, Jessica (Shane) Grisham, Jamie (Matt) Coleman, Tiffany (Neil) Miller, Brad May, Anna Adkins, Tyler (Devon) Yeoman, Shane May, Chase May, Madison Nixon, Kyle Yeoman, Joshua Nixon, Sullivan Yeoman, Seth Yeoman, Gabriel Yeoman and Levi Yeoman; her much loved great-grandchildren, Jakkson, Peyton, Tucker, Emily, Logan, Wyatt, Solomon, Beckham and Baby Miller who will join the family in early 2013 and one brother, Frank Johnston who resides in the UK. Helen's family would like to say a special "thank you" to Christy Pancake and Carol Valentine, her caregivers; the Nurses and CNA's at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center and Hospice of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, August 24, 2012 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV with Dr. Gregg Terry officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. There will be a private family burial. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709.

CHARLES BRANDON RAY STAMPER, 26, of Dunlow, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1986 in Huntington, W.Va. and was a great E.M.T. with Dunlow Volunteer Fire Department and E.M.S. Brandon leaves behind his father Charles Stamper and his wife Janie of Dunlow; his mother Joan Eva Maynard of Dunlow; one sister, Brittany Collins and husband Ricky of Crum, W.Va.; two nieces, Hailey and Brooklyn; one nephew, Brandon; uncle James Maynard of S.C.; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Brandon was dedicated to community and lived his life helping others. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Dunlow Volunteer Fire Department and to all those who never left his side. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Stamper Cemetery, Mathis Ridge. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

MICHELLE LYNN JEFFRIES, 37, of Kenova, wife of Scott Jeffries, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jamie Gump. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born Aug. 30, 1974, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of Michael Hesson Sr. and the late Debra Harless Hesson. She was a teller for Fifth Third Bank. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, James Hesson; maternal grandparents, Gary and Norma Nash; and an uncle, James McComas. Additional survivors include two daughters, Hailey and Allyson Jeffries; brother, Michael Hesson Jr.; paternal grandmother, Edith Hesson; aunts and uncles, Pam McComas, James Hesson, Gary "Gene" Nash, Pam Nash and Vickie Lambert. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time on Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

BESSIE MAGDALENE TROUT, 76, of Crum, West Virginia, died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Williamson Memorial Hospital, Williamson, WV. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012 at God’s Full Gospel Church in Dunlow by Pastor David Jarrell. Burial will follow at Trout Cemetery, Williamson, WV. She was born, April 15, 1936 in Pikeville, KY, a daughter of the late Gracie Justice. Bessie was a homemaker. Her husband, Jackie Trout also preceded her in death, along with two daughters, Shirley Trout and Edith Bowling; three sons, Harold, John and James Trout; a granddaughter, Chelsea Bailey; a grandson, Jonathan Trout. Survivors include four daughters, Virgie Bowling of Huntington, WV, Bessie Magdalene Judd of Crum, WV, Gertrude Maynard of Beauty, KY, Connie Spaulding of Beauty, KY; a son, Bobby Trout of Huntington, WV; a sister, Mary Damron of Ottwa, IL; two brothers, Avery Justice and Roger Justice, both of Hardyville, KY; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call after 12:00 pm Thursday until service time at the church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

JEAN MARIE STEVENS, 76, of South Point, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at Heartland of Riverview, South Point, Ohio. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, Ohio, with Pastor Chuck Price officiating. Burial will follow in Luther Bowen Cemetery, Lavalette, W.Va. Jean was born March 6, 1936, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Richard Boltz Stevens, Sr., and Thelma Elizabeth Roy Stevens. Jean was retired from C &P Telephone Company as an operator. She is survived by one brother, Richard B. (Joyce) Stevens, Jr., of South Point, Ohio; one sister, Ann F. Heldman of Mooresville, N.C.; three nieces, Linda (Rick) Bashaw, Judy Heldman and Deborah Stevens; one nephew, Michael T. Stevens; a great-nephew, Bryce Stevens; and several great nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.slackandwallace.com.

JOHN FRANKLIN BAILEY, 77 of Kenova, W.Va., died Thursday, August 23, 2012, at his home. He was born October 6, 1934, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Clarence Victor and Blanche Fichback Bailey. John was retired from Novamont. He was a U.S. Army veteran. John is survived by his wife Cynthia Jean Sayre Bailey; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Bruce Edward Bailey of Kenova, W.Va., and Robert Victor (Jennifer) Bailey of Hollywood, Fla.; two grandchildren, Jeremy Bruce Bailey and Ashley Dawn Bailey; two great-grandchildren, Peyton J. Bailey and Conner L. Bailey; three sisters, Pauline Thompson, Hazel Jo Parsons and Eleanor Roach; one brother Larry Bailey and a host of family and friends. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 27, 2012, at Dock's Creek Cemetery with Pastor Mark Booth officiating. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:30 p.m., Monday at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

LORITA “RITA” JEAN SIMMS, 87 of Huntington, WV, passed on to be with her loving husband, Ray on Thursday August 23, 2012. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 1:00pm at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Jonathan Dierdorff officiating. Entombment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was born January 22, 1925 in Sterling, Kansas, a daughter of the late Joe and Alma Johnson Canning. Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Arley Ray Simms, her parents, one sister, Eleanor Stroup, one step daughter, Arlyna Moore, and a great grandson, Alan Leist. She is survived by three children, Danny and Sandee Simms of Hurricane, Trudee Farley of NC, Carol and James “Buck” Leist of Kenova; one brother, John and Barbara Canning of Enid, OK; one sister, Betty Jo Charlton of Lawrence, KS; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; sister in law, Naomi Simms of SC; a special friend Lois Dickson; and a host of family and friends. Rita was a member of the Westmoreland United Methodist Church for 66 years, the Beverly Hills Woman’s Club, and the Stardust Dance Club. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00pm Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Beard Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Westmoreland United Methodist Church in her honor. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com

MABLE GRACE WEBB, 87, of Genoa, WV, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 27, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Ronnie Marcum. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. She was born March 21, 1926 at Genoa, WV, a daughter of the late Eli and Christine Marshall Adams. She was a former custodian and was a member of the Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, Earnest Webb, a son, Ballard Webb, a sister, Blanche Adams, and brothers Jim Adams and Moses Adams, also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Bourgeois of Ripley, WV; five sons, Dennis Webb (Sharon) of Vacaville, CA, Norman Webb (Patricia) of Wayne, WV, Bernard Web b (Judy) of Genoa, WV, Ronnie Webb (Debbie) of Gallipolis, OH, and Joe Webb (Christine) of Athalia, OH; three sisters, Maxine Ross (Bob) and Eltis Jenkins (Kenny), all of Columbus, OH and Wilma Adams of Lesage, WV; three brothers, Bob Adams (Helen) and Harold Adams (Jane), all of Columbus, OH and Lawrence Adams (Lil) of Kentucky; 22 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.

BEULAH P. HOOSER, 94, of Wooster, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, surrounded by her loving family at Burbank Parke following a brief illness. Beulah was born Nov. 25, 1917, in Ft. Gay, W.Va., the daughter of the late Robert and Minnie (Winchell) Dawson. She married Arnold Hooser on March 26, 1937, and he preceded her in death on June 19, 1995. She had worked as a licensed practical nurse at Wooster Community Hospital for 18 years and had made her home in Canaan for many years. She was a member of the First Church of God in Creston and had enjoyed collecting cook books and recipes, cooking and quilting. She enjoyed spending her time with her children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed. Surviving are her children and their spouses, Patricia and George Leohr of Seville, James and Karen Hooser of Bonita Springs, Fla., Roger and Merlene Hooser of Wooster and Sharon and Roger Gray of Centre, Al.; 16 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Troutman of Shreve, Bernice Aikman of Seville and Beatrice Dawson of Fla. She was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Rowena and Ralph Followay; a granddaughter, Diane; brothers George, Taylor, Ralph, Henry and John; and sisters, Belle Massie, Roberta Kaylor and Blanche Haskins. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Creston with the Rev. Gary Griffith officiating. Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Tributes may be shared at www.Murray-Funeral-Home.com. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greater Wayne Co., 2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster.

BONNIE EVELYN LYCAN FERGUSON, 72 of Fort Gay, WV went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 26, 2012. Bonnie was born August 12, 1940 in Fort Gay, the daughter of the late Lorene Wellman and her step father Frank Wellman. She was a homemaker and member of the Smith Chapel Church. Survivors include her husband of 55 years Leslie Ferguson Jr.; two daughters and son-in-laws Rita Kay and Allen Horner of Tennessee and Freida May and Ronald Cook of Prichard, WV; three sons Darrel Leslie Ferguson, Rickey Joe Ferguson, and Randy Lynn Ferguson all of Fort Gay, WV.; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Roger Lee Ferguson. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday August 29th at 2 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Pratt Cemetery at Radnor, WV. Friends called from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wilson Funeral Home.

EVELYN RUTH BENTLEY HANER, 89, of Proctorville, Ohio, formerly of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. She was born Feb. 5, 1923, a daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Kisor Schaffer in Huntington, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leo "Bokey" Bentley; brothers, Melvin and John Schaffer; and sisters, Margaret Smith and Roseanne Bernhardt. Survivors include her husband and caregiver, Bactyl "June" Haner; her sons, Ronald Bentley (Betty Jo) of Taylor, Mich., John Bentley (Terry) of Huntington, W.Va.; daughter, Margy Hodges (Curty) of Huntington; one special "adopted" son, William "Charlie" Effingham, whom she loved as one of her own; and one sister, Mabel Ratliff of Middletown, Ohio. She was a loving and very caring person and touched the lives of so many people. She was known by many special names, such as "Babe," "A," "Angel" and "Munher," all given to her by her grandchildren, Eve Handley, Adam Jordan and his wife Kelly, Chris Bentley and his wife Tosha, Joanna Bentley Schrecengost and her husband David, Jon Ryan Bentley and his wife Meredith. She also had five great-grandchildren, Savannah, Garrett, Hunter, Jillian and Robbie; and the sons of Bactyl "June" Haner, Charlie and Junior, and daughter Willeen. She loved and enjoyed life to the fullest and her greatest wish to everyone was to do the same. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Rodney Hale. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

JAMES ARTHUR LAMBERT, 56, of Dunlow, WV passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Elder James Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at the Sias-Lambert Cemetery, Ranger, WV. He was born on September 4, 1955 in Ranger, WV to the late Lewis Lambert and Victoria Neace Thomas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter Katherine Pearl Slone of Smithfield, PA, sister Edith Faye Lambert and three brothers: Alford Bradley and Charlie Lambert. James is survived by his fiancé’ Linda Pearl Adkins, daughter Jennifer Kast, two sons Lewis Lambert and David Gertz both of Cleveland, Ohio, five sisters Roxie Mae Runyon of Delbarton, WV; Delcie Marie Bryant of Monaville, WV; Lillian Hurst of Sara Ann, WV; Mamie Neace and Evelyn Cline both of Ranger, WV and two brothers Ervin Lambert of Delbarton, WV and Anthony Lambert of Ranger, WV. Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Thursday, August 30 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne..

LENZY "LV" CISCO, 80, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. Mr. Cisco was born July 5, 1932, to the late Lenzy and Eliza (Nickels) Cisco. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Sanford Cisco and Arnold Cisco, and a sister, Virginia Kirk. Mr. Cisco was a proud veteran of the Korean War and retired from AC&F. Survivors include his wife, Frances (Yates) Cisco; daughters, Toni Adkins and Angela Richards; son-in-laws, Greg Adkins and Greg Richards; and grandchildren, Chelsey Adkins, Lenzy Richards, Jacob Richards and Isabella Richards. Additional survivors include his brother, Gene Cisco; and sisters, Enith Crockett, Revia Robertson and Ruby Waltz. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Carol McKay officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

SHIRLEY WINCHELL JOHNSON, 73, of Fort Gay, died Aug. 28, 2012, at home after a short illness. Born February 27, 1939 at Tabors Creek, W.Va. a daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha Gibson Winchell, she was a housewife who was also preceded in death by her husband, Estill Johnson. Survivors include two daughters; Cindy Robinette Jordan, Fort Gay, and Frankie Lynn Waller Adkins, also of Ft. Gay, one son; David Robinette, Fort Gay, two sisters; Lucille Vaughan, Newark, Ohio and Virgie Meade, Johnstown, Ohio, one brother; Vernon Winchell, Rittman, Ohio, 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Friday, August 31 at Young Funeral Chapel, Louisa, Ky. Burial followed at Wellman Cemetery, Ft. Gay with Young Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation was 5 -9 p.m. Thursday at Young Funeral Home with family gathering at 4 p.m.

THELMA IRENE ROBINSON, 90, of Proctorville, Ohio, widow of Alden Clark Robinson, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jerry Chapman. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Huntington. She was born Feb. 8, 1922, in Crum, W.Va., a daughter of the late Isom and Celia Romans. She was a homemaker and a member of Open Door Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, Thelma was also preceded in death by two sons, Harry Robinson and Gary Robinson; a daughter, Carol Ann Robinson; three brothers, Carl, Leonard and Walter Romans; and two sisters, Verna Copley and Ruth Brown. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Margaret Robinson of Proctorville, Ohio; grandchildren, Dayna Robinson Black, Daniel Clark Robinson, John, Chris, Nicholas, Jerry, Donald and Nicole Robinson; several great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; sister, Doris Grimm of Proctorville; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

WILLIAM HAROLD MESSER, 59, of Delbarton, W.Va., died Aug. 29, 2012, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was a former coal miner and U.S. Army veteran. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday at Duncan Fork House of Prayer; burial to follow in Marcum Cemetery, Breeden, W.Va. Visitation after 6 p.m. Friday at Duncan Fork House of Prayer. Hatfield Funeral Chapel, Toler, Ky., is assisting the family. Online condolences to www.hatfieldfc.com.

CHARLES EDWARD SAMMONS II, "CHARLIE," 33, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Webb, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Charlie was born Feb. 21, 1979, at Huntington, W.Va., the son of Charles Edward and Judith Collie Sammons. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Joe Sammons; and his maternal grandfather, Junior Collie. Survivors include his loving family, his parents, Dr. Charles E. and Judith Sammons of Webb, W.Va.; his daughter, Sophia Marie Sammons of Dunlow, W.Va.; a brother and sister-in-law, Jason Elliott and Simone Sammons of Chicago, Ill.; his paternal grandmother, Emma Sammons of Kenova, W.Va.; his maternal grandmother, Ruth Collie of Fort Gay, W.Va.; a niece, Jaycelyn Sammons of Crum, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted by Revs. Wayne Meddings, Everett Meddings, Kimble Copley and Ray Church on Monday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Webb FWB Church, Webb, W.Va. Burial will follow in the Joe Sammons Cemetery at Webb, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, at Wilson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to the Charlie Sammons Memorial Fund, in care of Webb FWB Church, P.O. Box 255, Crum, WV 25609. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky. Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralhomeky.com.

JOYCE MARY (BOOTEN) CHILDERS, 78, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to her heavenly home on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born Aug. 17, 1934, in Wayne, W.Va., to the late Eldridge Smith Booten and Martha Opal (Crockett) Booten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Mattie Lee (Booten) and Donald Silas Smith; father and mother-in-law, Azel and May Childers; two brothers-in-law, Charles Daniel Childers and Kenneth Azel Childers; and a sister-in-law, Glenna Childers Chaney. She is survived by her husband, Archie Carroll Childers; a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie Lee and Billy Wayne Blankenship; a sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and Richard Adkins, all of Lavalette, W.Va.; a granddaughter, Danielle Lee Eldridge of Lakeland, Fla.; a grandson, Philip Wayne Blankenship and his wife Tanessa Danielle of Huntington, W.Va.; several nieces, nephews and her church family. She was a member of Truth Independent Baptist Church of Lavalette. Joyce had many gifts including baking, gardening and crocheting, but her greatest gift was the love shown to her family, who affectionately called her "Granny." Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Bill Blankenship and Roger Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

KELLY BROWNING, 85, of Genoa, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at Wayne Continuous Care in Wayne, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Elders Tony Clay and Johnson Queen officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, East Lynn, W.Va. Kelly was born on Aug. 27, 1927, in Mingo County, a son of the late Paris and Lizzie Bailey Browning. He retired from manufacturing at Orville Products in Orville, Ohio, and was a member of Echo Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow Browning and Truman Browning; four sisters, Emma Hannah, Nancy Bailey, Elsi Lackey and Pearl Messer. Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Imogene Browning; a son, Raymond Lee (Mary Ann) Browning of Barboursville, W.Va.; daughter, Diana Browning of Dingess, W.Va.; stepdaughters, Ida Adkins of Genoa, W.Va., Dorcas (Garland) Maynard of Wayne, W.Va., Cathy (Adam) Napier of Georgia; stepsons, Harris (Ruth) Maynard of Dunlow, W.Va., and Gary Dale (Yvonne) Maynard of Dunlow, W.Va. He is also survived by his brothers, Wayne Browning of Dingess, W.Va., Jess Browning of Dingess, W.Va., and Charley Browning of Ohio; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his very best friend, Garland Maynard. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. The family would like to thank the staff at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their excellent care.

PATRICIA M. CUMM, 63, of Kenova, went home to be with her Lord on August 31, 2012 surrounded by her family and friends at her residence. She was born May 21, 1949 in Greenfield Center, NY to the late Harold Woodcock and Hazel (Steele) Woodcock who survives. She was a member of the New Testament Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband Edward Cumm, her brother Bobby Woodcock and grandson Jessey Swimm. In addition to her mother she is survived by her son Keith Cumm of Huntington, daughters Kimberly Cumm of Kenova and Tina Swimm of East Lynn; three grandchildren Jamie, Carla and Issac Swimm, two great grandchildren Emmit Swimm and D’Wayne Mounts, two sisters Roseann Thew and Lena Bowen, both of New York; and two brothers Charlie Woodcock and Johnny (Karol) Woodcock of New York. In passing she will be missed by many additional family members and a host of friends. Special thanks to Vivian Fraley and June Stambaugh for providing love and care to her for many years. Special thanks to her church family for all the love and support given during her battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the New Testament Free Will Baptist Church. Funeral Services for Mrs. Cumm will be Friday, September 7, 2012 at noon at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with her Pastor and friend Eddie Hay officiating. Visitation will be from 10 am until time of service. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery in Wayne, WV. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

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