IRENE CONSTANCE ADKINS, 80, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be in the loving arms of the Lord Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Michael Dillon. Burial will follow at Stephenson Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. She was born May 14, 1932, in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Sidney Russell Stephenson and Emma Lucas Stephenson. Irene was a devoted mother and homemaker. A son, Daniel Robert Stephenson, also preceded her in death; along with four brothers, Eugene, Lonnie, Homer, Calvary Stephenson. Survivors include her loving husband, Charles Edward Adkins; four daughters, Linda Plybon and husband, Danny of Prichard, W.Va., Patricia Smith and husband, Rodney of Lavalette, W.Va., Carolyn Plybon and husband, David of Prichard, W.Va., Beverly Spears and husband, Mike of Barboursville, W.Va.; two sons, Charles Edward Adkins Jr. of Wayne, W.Va., Tony Adkins of Lesage, W.Va.; six sisters, Lillian Hensley of Huntington, W.Va., Charlotte Varron of Michigan, Eleanor Napier, Dora Stephens, both of Wayne, W.Va., Evelyn McCloud and Genevieve Adkins of Huntington, W.Va.; three brothers, Delbert Stephenson and Glenn Stephenson, both of Wayne, W.Va., Charles Stephenson of Wyandotte, Mich.; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

BETTY IRENE PERRY, 82, of Sunrise, Florida went to be with our Lord, December 1, 2012. Born in Wayne County, WV. January 30, 1930 to parents Alva and Ona Hooser. She is preceded in death by brothers Arvil, Elton, Leonard, and Heartsel Hooser. Husband Edward Perry, daughter Sandy Moore, son Roy Miller, and g.granddaughter McKenzie Brewer. A longtime resident of Huntington, WV. Betty worked at Jim’s Spaghetti House for 13 years. Retiring to Sunrise, Fl. she became a active member of Calgary Fellowship Church. Betty was dearly loved by her family and friends. She leaves behind sisters Dorothy Longfellow, Deloris Binion, Genevieve Staley, and Vivian Hooser. Son Darrell Hooser (Lisa), Gary Miller (Cherie), "daughter" Kristin Wilson, daughter in law Joni Miller, g.nephew Eric Binion (Toni) and g.g.nieces Mickayla and Rebecca. Grandchildren Sonya, Angel, Angela, Roy Jr., Summer, Michelle, Brian, and Bobby. Great grandchildren Kayala, Kierra, Trey, Cameron, Riley, Alana, Nathan, Allison, Wyatt, Michael, Alexa, Zoe, Kaylee, and Kelli. Great great grandchild Kenzleigh. A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at Calgary Fellowship Church, 8530 Stirling Road, Hollywood, Fl. on Thurs. December 6, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.

BETTY MAYNARD SHELTON, 75, of Huntington, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Rev. Jack Liphardt and Pastor Don Dillon. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. She was born Aug. 30, 1937 at East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of Kathleen Adkins Mathis Terry of Wayne and the late Basil Mathis. Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. Her most cherished role was as a child of God and demonstrated her faithfulness through teaching and studying his word, singing and playing the organ and piano. She was a member of Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church and was a former member of East Lynn Baptist Church and Grace Gospel Church. Her first husband of 40 years, Hoyt Maynard, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband, Dr. Charles I. Shelton; two sons, Hoyt Alan Maynard of Wayne and Darren Maynard of Huntington; two sisters, Bonnie (Joe) Trautwein of Wayne and Teresa (Bill) Thompson of Huntington; two brothers, Jonah (Tommia Jean) Mathis and Steve (Nancy) Terry, all of Wayne; three grandchildren, Jason, Lake and Kendra Maynard; two great-grandchildren, Layne and Kaden Maynard; and her aunt, Joann Gillilan of Huntington; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.

NORMAN CLAY, 89, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Wayne, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 4, 2012. She was born March 7, 1923, a daughter of the late Claud and Eliza Childers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Clay. Survivors include one son, Carl David Clay and daughter-in-law Cora L. of Huntington; one sister, Ruth Osburn of Loraine, Oh.; and one brother, Junior Childers and his wife Wilma of St. Louis, Mo. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2012 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Harold Pelfrey officiating. Burial followed at the Watson Cemetery, East Lynn. Friends called one hour prior to service time Friday at the funeral home

JULIUS PACK, 67, of Kiahsville, WV passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Kiahsville Freewill Baptist Church with Brother Earl Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in the Pack Cemetery, Kiahsville. He was born on April 17, 1945 to the late Rufus and Lucinda Watts Pack. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Judy Pack, brothers Columbus, Isaac, Jay, Rufus Earl Junior "Bug", Earsel and Carl Pack and three sisters Sarah and Mary Queen and Georgia Worral. Survivors include a daughter Shari Taylor and husband Timothy of Kiahsville, two sisters Esta Swimm of East Lynn and Ina Faye Wilson of Cleveland, two grandchildren Shannon and Jimmy Johnston and five great grandchildren Jimmy Jr., Jamie, Christopher, Hailey and Nicole Johnston and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call after 6 on Friday at the Kiahsville Freewill Baptist Church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

HESTER ELLEN NELSON BAILEY, 70, of Kenova passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Grayson Caring Hands, Huntington. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday December 8, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Dolphus Perry officiating. Hester was born on July 7, 1942 in Dunlow, WV to the late Noah Nelson and Maltie Pack Nelson. She was a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Don and Bobby Nelson and a granddaughter Christina Davis. She is survived by her sons Bryan Bailey and wife Ann of Ceredo, Steve Bailey and wife Nancy; grandchildren Evan Bailey of El Paso, Texas, Elizabeth Davis of Huntington, Dakota Chambers of Huntington, Kyle and Kristian Bailey, great grandson Jett Bailey sister Aileen Bailey of Clear Water, Florida, brothers Estel Nelson and wife Mary of Huntington and brother David and wife Diann of Huntington, two sisters-in-law Patty Nelson and Martha Nelson and a very special cousin Mary Sue Watts. A special thanks goes to Caring Hands Nursing Home for their loving care. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

ANCEL DEE THOMPSON, 78, of Genoa, W.Va. passed away December 6, 2012 at his home in Mill Creek, W.Va. after a sudden illness. Born July 1, 1934, in Beauty, Ky. a son of the late Ky. Bert and Edna Pratt Thompson he was a bus driver for the Wayne County Senior Citizens Center. He was a member of the Isaac Park Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Inez L. Maynard Thompson, five sons; Clethith Dee Thompson, Tennessee, Gary Lee Thompson, Michigan, Phillip Darrell Thompson, Virginia, Timothy Thompson, Ohio, and Kennith Thompson, Genoa, W.Va., four sisters; Gen Noe, Sidney, Ohio, Katherine Scoggins, Sumpter, S.C., Wanda Hundley, Genoa, W.Va., and Joyce Phillips, Genoa, W.Va., one stepdaughter, Debbie Watts, Ft. Gay, W.Va., four stepsons; Bill Osborne, Genoa W.Va., Gary Osborne, Ft. Gay, W.Va., Tim Osborne, Genoa, W.Va., and Dwight Osborne, Ft. Gay, eight grandchildren, 18 step grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday Dec. 9, 2012 at Rush Branch Church, Genoa, W.Va. with Rev. Tom Kitts and Rev. Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at Damron Community Cemetery, Genoa, W.Va. under the direction of Young Funeral Home. Visitation will be after 2:00 pm Saturday at Russh Branch Church, Genoa, W. VA.

ANNIEBELL ROBERTSON SNOW, 89, of Genoa. W.Va. passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at JJ Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa, Ky. She was born June 2, 1923 in Genoa, W.Va. a daughter of the late Everett and Molly Robinson Robertson. She was a housewife. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Snow, two stepsons; Delman Lewis Snow, and George Earl Snow, two brothers; Sideny Robinson and Charlie Robinson and one sister. Survivors include two sons; Lonnie Kenny Robertson, Indianapolis, Ind., and Ralph (Dianne) Snow of Genoa, W.Va., three stepsons; Selvan Gene Snow, Jay (Rose) Snow, and Franklin Stewart (Dorseen) Snow, all of Genoa, W.Va., three stepdaughters; Roberta Eloise Moore, Peggie (Charles) Curnutte, and Maggie Lee Snow, all of Genoa, W.Va., three granddaughters; Sabrina Nikita Snow, Genoa, W.Va., Annie Haga and Jenni Wilbur, both of Indianapolic, Ind., ten grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Gravesite services will be conducted 2 pm Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at the Snow Cemetery, Genoa, W.Va. with Rev. Buck Maynard officiating. Visitation was 6:00 til 9:00 pm Tuesday at Young Funeral Home, Louisa, ky.

TERRY LEE "TURK" GRIMMETT, of Paddle Creek, WV formerly of Dehue, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 of a long illness. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the Oak Grove Church by Brother Luther Dingess. Burial followed at the Terry Lee Mosley/Grimmett Cemetery, Paddle Creek. He was born on July 6, 1944 at Christian, WV a son of the late Morma and Nina Grimmett. He was a respected coal miner of 31 years, a member of the UMWA Local 5850 and retired from Pittson Coal. Preceding him in death are four brothers, Clayton "Old Man" Grimmett, Bill McQuithy, Jackie Grimmett and Bradley Grimmett, two sisters Shirley Grimmett and Clara Decharme and one grandson Terry Lee Mosley, his namesake. Survivors include his wife Linda Grimmett, five sons, Jason (Erica) Grimmett, James "Judd" (Kay) Mosley, Sammy "Bo" (Erica) Mosley all of Paddle Creek, WV, Melvin (Vickie) Mosley of Logan, WV and Teddy "Potsy" Robertson of Paddle Creek, WV; four daughters Crystal (John Boy) Grimmett Rogers of Paddle Creek, WV, Cindy (Owen) Bailey of Mill Creek, WV, Latira "Kricket" (Larry) Simpkins of Accoville, WV, Lisa (Lonnie) Maynard of McConnell, WV, three brothers: Darrell (Sue) Grimmett of Indiana, Roy Linville (Liz) Grimmett of Tennessee and Orville (Kathy) Grimmett of SC; 24 Grandchildren: Josh, Laura, Christopher, Levi, B.G., Hanna, James Tyler, John "Monkey", Paige, Arron, David, Ashley, Sammy "The Boy", Emily, Destiny, 11 great grandchildren: Isabella, Maci, Emma, Alyssa, Payton, Taylor, Allie, Christian, Paige, Isiah and Brayden. Friends called after 6 p.m. Monday at Oak Grove Church. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne is in charge of the arrangements.

CLARENCE MILLS, 85 years and 13 days old went home to be in the arms of Jesus on Friday December 7, 2012 at 11:45 p.m. at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. He was born October 25, 1927 in East Lynn, WV, a son of the late George Washington and Dora Belle Ross Mills. Three brothers, Walter, Glen and Bernard K. Mills, and four sisters, Dorothy Adkins, Delphia Perry, Bessie Beliek and Maxine Mills also preceded him in death. He leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Nella Fae Sanders Mills; two sons, Clarence Douglas Mills and wife, Ginetta Carroll Mills, and Jerry Allen Mills, all of East Lynn, WV; a daughter, Dora Darlene Wilson and husband, Billy L. Wilson, of Genoa, WV; five grandchildren, Billy L. Wilson, II of Genoa, WV, Stephanie Dawn Thompson and husband, Marvin, Aaron Douglas Mills, Sarah S. Mills, and Jerry Matthew Mills, all of East Lynn, WV; four great-grandchildren, Billy L. Wilson, III, and Elijah Ross Wilson, both of Genoa, WV, Hannah Fae Elizabeth Thompson and Timothy James Thompson, both of East Lynn, WV; a brother, Elmer Mills and wife, Effie Merritt Mills and sister-in-law, Mrs. Bernard (Elizabeth) Mills, all of Ohio. Clarence was a farmer and member of the Beech Fork Chapel Church for over 50 years. Funeral services were conducted at noon Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Billy Wilson. Burial followed at the Sanders Cemetery at Nestlow, WV. Friends called from 10:00 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Many, many thanks to Wayne Nursing and Rehab Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center, and the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their loving care.

EMMA PACK PARSONS went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Brother Paul Triplett & Brother Eddie Parsons officiating. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery, Branchland. She was born on January 14, 1927 to the late Thomas and Izetta Copley Pack. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons Charles Edward and Darrell E. Parsons. Surviving are her loving husband: Leo V. Parsons, two daughters Joyce (Glenn) Merritt, Debra (Roy) Napier and son Gary D. Parsons, 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Friends called from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

WILLIAM EDWARD FRASHER "BILL", 77, of Fort Gay, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at the home of his son with family at his side. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Brother Roger Maynard, Tommy Damron, Tony Clay and Orville Damron officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne with Masonic Grave Rites conducted by Wayne Lodge #18 AF & AM. Bill was born July 12, 1935 at Stiltner, WV the son of the late Charlie and Ethel (Tabor) Frasher. He was self-employed and a retired heavy equipment operator. Bill was a member of Echo Baptist Church, loved his church family, and was happy to be a child of God. He enjoyed reading the Bible and keeping up with current events. Bill cherished the time he spent with his sons and their families. He was a member of Wayne Lodge #18 and was a 32 degree Scottish Rite of Free Masonry. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son Rock Edward Frasher, brothers Frank and Carl Frasher, sister Charlie Mae Frasher Napier, brothers in law Otis Ross, Laural Finley, Charlie Finley and Bud Terry, sister in law Lois Finley and mother in law Marjorie Adkins Napier Tabor. Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years Norma Lee Napier Frasher, sons William Bryan Frasher (Traci) of Brentwood, Tennessee, Van Franklin Frasher (Kim) of Columbus, Ohio, sisters Stella Finley (Laural) of Wayne, West Virginia, Alta Lee Ross (Otis) of Hawthorne, Florida, Betty Jean Napier (JT) of Wintergarden, Florida, Ruby Finley (Charlie) of Marysville, Michigan, sister in laws Alma Frasher and Lucille Terry, brother in law Okey F. Napier (Jerry) and the loves of his life his grandchildren Kassandra Frasher, Cole Richard Frasher and William Maxwell Frasher. Also surviving him are two special nieces Diann Frasher and Judy Frasher Rakes and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel.

DEMI PAULSEN, 89, of Harts, W.Va., widow of Richard Paulsen, died December 8, 2012, at home. Services will be held at noon Wednesday, Guyan Freewill Baptist Church at Little Harts, W.Va.; burial at Vance Cemetery, Harts. Visitation begins 6 p.m. Tuesday continuing until the service at the church. Arrangements by Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville, W.Va.

JIMMY RUSSELL LANGDON, 83, of Kenova, W.Va., died Sunday, December 9, 2012, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va. He was born September 8, 1929, in Chesapeake, Ohio, a son of the late Garland Langdon and Myrtle Twaddle. He worked for Heiner's Bakery as an oven operator. He was a member of Hyland Heights Missionary Baptist Church in Catlettsburg, Ky. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Langdon is survived by his wife Joann Smith Langdon; one daughter Kathy Jo Smith of Ashland, Ky.; one sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Sam Hall of Proctorville, Ohio and one sister-in-law Jean Langdon of Chesapeake, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. with Pastor Jeff Ferguson and Rev. Berman Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, W.Va.

ELLA GOBLE MUNCY, 82, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 at her home on Mattie Road, Louisa, Ky, following a long illness. She was born March 20, 1930 in Martin County to the late James and Pearl Goble. She was a housewife. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers; Richard, Eldon, Kenton, Ellis, Rabon and Abraham Goble and sisters; Evelyn Preston and Mary Griffing. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Sam Muncy, her sister, Dixie (Bill) Cumbo, Columbus, Ohio, five sons; Eldon Muncy, Sam (Anita) Muncy, Jr., James Stone, Joseph Stone, and Sam Michael Muncy, all of Louisa, Ky., four daughters; Ellen McCoy, Columbus, Ohio, Peggy (Charles Ray) Sammons and Pearlie (Danny) Diamond of Louisa, Ky., and Brenda Grim of Flat Gap, Ky. and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Friends and family may call Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Young Funeral Home in Louisa from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. The funeral service will be at the Young Funeral Home Chapel Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 11:00 am with Rev. Charles Sammons, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at the Goble Family Cemetery in Martin County under the direction of Young Funeral Home, Inc.

LARRY G. NOE passed away on December 10, 2012. Beloved husband of Joann Noe. Father of Kenneth G. Noe. Grandfather of Nicholas S. Noe. Siblings 3 brothers and two sisters. Age 74. A native of West Virginia and a resident of LaPlace, LA. Private services to be held at a later date.

FREDDIE EUGENE MARCUM SR., 46, of Jamestown, Ohio, formerly of Crum, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Amos Prince officiating. Burial will follow at the Sol Perry Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. Freddie was born on January 24, 1966 to Rayetta Siniff (James) of Jamestown, Ohio and the late Calvin Marcum. Freddie was preceded in death by his father John C. Hinkle, grandparents, Fred and Eulah Prince of Crum, WV and brother Joe Marcum. In addition to his mother his is survived by his daughter Brianna Marcum of Jamestown, Ohio, son Freddie Marcum Jr. of Bloomingburg, Ohio, two brothers Larry (Crissy) Marcum of Bloomingburg, Ohio and James Hinkle of Sabina, Ohio, two sisters Freda (Mike) Burba of Jamestown, Ohio and Carolee Copley of Washington Courthouse, Ohio, niece Larissa Marcum, four nephews Derrick Marcum, Justin Hinkle, Austin Copley and Jason Flowers. Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Sunday. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne is in charge of the arrangements.

GRACE IRENE ROWE, 90, of Fort Gay, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at her home. She was born February 16, 1922 in Whitehouse, Ky. a daughter of the late James and Pearl Osborne Lemaster. She was a housewife and a member of Fort Gay Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bill J. Rowe; daughter, Donna Daniels and sister, Edith Copley. Survivors include five daughters, Carol Hughes of Greenup, Ky.; Jane Arbogast of Creston, Ohio; Phyllis Lynch of Haverhill, Ohio; Mary Ellen Artrip of Fort Gay, W.Va.; Lois Ekers also of Fort Gay, W.Va.; three sons, Robert Rowe of Wheelersburg, Ohio; James Rowe of Tomball, TX.; Paul David Rowe of Fort Gay, W.Va.; two brothers, Bural Lemaster of Fort Gay, W.Va.; Oscar Lemaster of Rittman, Ohio; 20 Grandchildren, 42 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great Great Grandchildren. The family would like to express a special Thank You to the wonderful careworkers, Christine Evans, Tracy Boyd, Margret Bond and Deborah Gauze. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Copley officiating. Burial will follow at the Rowe Family Cemetery, Fort Gay. Visitation will be 5 til 9 p.m. Saturday at Young Funeral Home.

DORMA SUE VANCE FLEMINGS, 66, of Fort Gay, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. She was born March 19, 1946 in Logan, W.Va. a daughter of the late Lewis and Arlie Brickles Vance. She was a housewife. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Flemings. Survivors include, three daughters, Tabatha Flemings of Columbus, Ga.; Rebecca Mosley of Greenup, Ky. Kimberly Powers of Blacksburg, S.C.; one sister, Shirley Manolias of Iowa; four brothers, Elias Vance, Richard Vance, James Vance and Roy Vance all of Ohio. 7 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Sunday, December 17, 2012 at Oak Grove Church with Rev. Luther Dingess officiating. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Saturday at Oak Grove Church, Fort Gay, W.Va.

FRANK WESTLEY WHALEY SR. of Coal Grove, Ohio, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital in Ironton, Ohio. He was born March 1, 1934, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Thomas Edward and Mary Louise Kennedy Whaley. Frank was a laborer with Laborers Local #543 in Huntington, W.Va. He was a U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. The Honor Guard of American Legion Post #93 Kenova will conduct military graveside rites. Frank was Baptist by faith. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Michael Koukos, and one sister, Linda Jo Whaley. He is survived by his beloved wife, Pansy Lee Shy Whaley; one son, Frank Westley Whaley Jr. of Coal Grove, Ohio; two daughters and one son-in-law, Kimberly Jo Koukos of South Point, Ohio, and Deanna Lee (Joseph) Smith of Ironton; one grandson, Joseph Westley Smith of Ironton; and three sisters, Virginia Ruth King of Huntington, Jean Perry of Kenova, W.Va., and Judy (Dick) Baise of Sarasota, Fla. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at Centerville Baptist Church with Pastor Aaron R. Childers officiating. Burial will follow in the Shy-Gilkerson Cemetery in Prichard.

EULA E. SPAULDING, age 86, of Fort Gay, WV, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, WV. Eula was born June 21, 1926 in Fort Gay, WV. She is the daughter of the late Carmie and the late Inez Webb. She was predeceased by her husband, Amos Jack Spaulding who died in 1999. She was employed by as a Stereo Factory Worker. She is survived by one daughter: Brenda Spaulding of Fort Gay, WV and three sons: Frank Spaulding of Pawcatuck, CT, Jerry Spaulding of Norwich, CT, Richard Spaulding of Fort Gay, WV; Sister of one sister: Maglene Hamm of Mansfield, OH and one brother: William David Webb of Washington C.H., OH; she also has thirteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her Father, Carmie Webb, Mother, Inez Webb, daughter, Linda Seffton, Son, Carlos Spaulding. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Wilson Funeral Home Inc., 1270 Hwy 2565, Louisa, KY with Bro. Kimble Copley officiating. Burial will be in Webb Cemetery, Webb, WV. Calling hours will be Sunday, December 16 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Wilson Funeral Home Inc., 1270 Hwy 2565, Louisa, KY.

JEFFREY ALLEN THOMPSON, 48, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. He was born October 11, 1964 in Louisa, Ky. a son of the late Charles and Barbara Moore Thompson. Survivors include his wife, Kelly Thompson; two brothers, Doug (Sharrie) Thompson of Vanceburg, Ky.; Jimmy (Debbie) Thompson of Pikeville, Ky.; one sister, Connie Thompson of Grove City, Ohio; 2 Stepdaughters, 3 nieces and 1 nephew and many Great Nieces and Nephews. Graveside services were conducted 2 p.m. Monday at Fernwood Cemetery, Lockbourne, Ohio. Visitation was 6 p.m. Sunday at Spencer Freewill Baptist Church, Louisa.

RUBY L. RAY, 85, of Sanford, Fla., passed from this life into the presence of our Lord on Friday, December 14, 2012. She was born Ruby Maxine Lovins in Fayette County, Pennsylvania on November 27, 1927 to Elmer and Viola Lovins. She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Elder Herbert W. Cade, her son Wendell Allen Cade, her husband Jabez Ray and her stepson Eddie Ray. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Tony Butera of Sanford; stepdaughters Eloise and Dave Lipson of Jacksonville, Fla., and Truby and Wilton Perdue of St. Cloud, Fla.; and stepsons Sylvester and Luann Ray of Melbourne, Fla., and Lambert Ray of Altoona, Fla. She is also survived by grandchildren Sean and Debbie Willis of Kissimmee, Fla., Chris Willis of Orlando, Fla., and Angela and Steve Rivers of Atlanta, Ga., Laura and Tony Turner of Kernersville, N.C., and Jennifer Butera of Orlando. Survivors also include great-grandchildren Crystal, Michael, Dustin, Jewelie and Brandon Willis, Shanna Chapman, Raegan and Ginger Marquez all of Florida and Pvt. Sean Willis, Jr. of Fayetteville, N.C. She was blessed beyond measure to have an extended family of great-great-grandchildren, step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, step great-great grandchildren and many, many beloved nieces, nephews, friends and family. She loved her church family at Jordan Baptist where she had been a faithful member for many years. She also volunteered for Meals-on-Wheels and was active on the homeowners’ committee at Serenity Towers where she called home. Local Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, Sanford, Florida. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Jordan Baptist Church, 920 Upsala Road, Sanford, FL with Pastor George Sledd officiating. Graveside Services will be entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne W.Va. and will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 20 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Wayne W.Va. with Elder Kenneth Cade officiating.

JOE F. THOMPSON Jr., 45 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at his home. Preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Lilie Allen; Maternal grandparents, Katherine and James Conn Survivors include children, Pamela, Sherece, Christian, Rachel, Richard, Angel, and Joseph; 2 grandchildren, Hailey Jo and Kayge; Mother, Pamela Thompson; father, Joe F. Thompson Sr.; brothers, Donald and Bryan Thompson; many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at Spencer Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Wednesday at Spencer Freewill Baptist Church.

KIMBERLY ANN BLEVINS, 43, of Kenova, WV, passed away Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at the Cleveland Clinic. Kim was born April 11, 1969, in Huntington, W.Va. She was a 1987 graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School. Kim had a big heart, was very generous, and loved children. She had a beautiful voice, and loved to sing. She also had many friends around the world through her computer. Kim was preceded in death by her father, Billy G. Blevins, and a very special great aunt, Vicy Jane Ross. She is survived by her mother, Janice Blevins; sister, Cathy, and brother-in-law, Kendrick (Marc) Blevins (whom she always called "Bubby"); and a very special niece, Kelsey Blevins; all of Kenova. Kim is also survived by special friends, Karen Ramey and Michael Lambert, and a very special friend, Richard Smith, of Grenada, Miss. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at 11 a.m., at The First Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Kenova, W.Va., where Kim was a member, with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. The family would also like to thank the Kenova and Ceredo Volunteer Fire Departments, Cabell County EMS, and all of the others who helped Kim so many times. She always appreciated all the help she was given over the years. The family was assisted by All Ohio Cremation and Burial Society of Cleveland, Ohio.

OLIVE ELIZABETH PORTER SPARKS THOMPSON, 58, of Genoa, W.Va. passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. She was born January 27, 1954 in Louisa, Ky. a daughter of the late Clyde and Edna Webb Porter. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded indeath by her husband, Roy Vernon Thompson, one son, Joey Porter, one brother, Robert Porter. Survivors include, one daughter, Tammy Pack of Fort Gay, W.Va.; fivr step-daughters, Vickie Osborne, Debra Vanhoose, Lisa Lycan, Regina Layfield and Patricia Berry all of Fort Gay, W.Va.; two step-sons, Randy Thompson and Ricky Thompson both of Fort Gay, W.Va., four sisters, Rosetta Sparks, Geneva Watts both of Fort Gay, W.Va., Shirley Thompson of Mansfield, Ohio; Leta Bowen of Wayne, W.Va,. one brother, John Porter of Genoa, W.Va.. two grandchildren, Olivia and Clyde Pack. Several step grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Oak Grove Church, Fort Gay with Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial followed at the Damron Community Cemetery.

JEAN SHEFFIELD, 68, of Fort Gay, W.Va. passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. She was born December 10, 1944 in Louisa, Ky. a daughter of the late Everett Parsons and Beulah Smith York. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Doug Sheffield; two daughters, Vickie Joyce Collins and Rita Ann Collins; one sister, Carolyn York; one brother, Paul York. Survivors include, one son, Johnny Mitchell Collins Jr. of Shrevport, Louisanna; six sisters, Beulah Parsons of Fort Gay, W.Va.; Diane York and Joyce Cook both of Huntington, W.Va., Betty Stamper of Louisanna, Linda Dodds of Huntington, W.Va., Fern Cox of Kenova, W.Va.; three brothers, Charles Parsons of Genoa, W.Va., Richard York of Fort Gay, W.Va., Archie Parsons of Louisa, Ky., 9 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 11 a.m. til 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Parsons Cemetery, Fort Gay.

ARCHIE B. DOTSON, 87, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Monday, December 17, 2012 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky. She was born February 8, 1925 in Kermit, a daughter of the late Charles A. Kirk and Jessie Pickrell Kirk Skaggs. She was a retired nurse of Louisa General Hospital and the Louisa Medical Clinic. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry B. Dotson, one brother, William Fredrick Kirk. Survivors include, one daughter, Delores (Ken) Henson of Louisa, Ky.; three sons, Jim (Glenda) Dotson of Louisa, Ky.; Bill Fred (Audrey) Dotson of Franklin Furnace, Ohio; Richard (Rhonda) Dotson of Fort Gay, W.Va.; 12 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ric Frazier offficiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa.

GLENN CALAWAY MERRITT, 70, of Lavalette passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Delmar Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Glenn was born on May 4, 1942 to the late Scott and Martha Frazier Merritt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Charlie Golden "Goy" and Dennis Merritt and two infant brothers Victor & James Arthur Merritt. Surviving is his loving wife Joyce Merritt, daughter Kimberly Merritt of Lavalette, son Shaun (Mindy) Merritt of Barboursville, granddaughter Genevieve Alivia Merritt, Jessica Cochran who was like a daughter to him, five sisters, Sissy (Mac) McArthur of Lavalette, Faye (Howard) White of Beaver Falls, PA., Lizzie (O.J.) Ross of Crown City, Ohio, Sharon (Delmar) Adkins of Proctorville, Ohio and Freda (Jim) Alexander of Barboursville, two brothers Scott (Judy) Merritt of Prichard and Hugh (Donna) Merritt of Wayne. Friends may call from 10 until service time on Thursday.

REV. FRED PORTER, age 85, of Cleveland, Ohio formerly of Fort Gay, WV passed away peacefully at Southwest Residential Hospice, after a courageous battle with cancer on December 17, 2012. He is the beloved husband of Ethel (nee Sword); loving father of Jim (Peggy), Debbie Wilfong, Joe (Sue), Chuck (Sandy) and Angel Boll (Rich); dear grandfather of Judy Keaney (Kevin), Kevin Wilfong, Todd Wilfong (Angela), Derrick Porter, Tyler Boll, DeAndria Porter, Savannah Boll, Jolene Porter and Emma Boll; step-grandfather of Craig, Cady and Colton Sturgill; great-grandfather of Aliyah Wilfong. Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Henry Stewart and Opal Porter, stepmother Helen Porter; sisters, Jessie Porter, Bessie Blevins and Lutie Tabors and son, Jim Porter. He is survived by 14 brothers and sister, and a host of dear friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday December 22, 2012 at 10:00 .

ETHEL MARIE RATCLIFF, 73, of Webb, W.Va., died December 17, 2012. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Webb Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation after 6 p.m. Saturday at Webb Freewill Baptist Church. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.

MRS. CYNTHIA O'CONNOR BLANKENSHIP, age 68, of Inverness, FL, went to be with her Lord at 5:20 a.m. on Monday, December 17, 2012 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Cynthia was born February 12, 1944 in Dunlow, WV, (Wayne Co.), a daughter of the late Fletcher Spry and Goldie Ramey Spry. Twice married, she is survived by her ex-husband, Larry O'Connor, Grafton, WV, and was preceded in death by her second husband, Nelson L. Blankenship, (a former Sheriff & Clerk of Harrison County, WV) on June 9, 2007. Surviving Mrs. Blankenship are: her son, Larry Brian O'Connor & his companion, Sandra Lawson and her three children; April Lawson, Erica Lawson & Aaron Lawson and their nine children, all of Hernando, FL, who Cynthia thought of as her grandchildren & great-grandchildren and whom she loved dearly, two step-sons, Larry P. Blankenship and his wife, Bonnie, Bridgeport, WV and Garry B. Blankenship, Grafton, WV Also surviving are her three brothers and five sisters and their spouses: Bill & Edith Spry, Fort Gay, WV, Cleve & Wilma Spry, Valley Grove, WV, Richard Spry, Lumberport, WV, Ina & Otis Watts, Lumberport, WV, Nancy & Roy Moon, Fort Gay, WV, Clista & Jim Radcliff, Clarksburg, WV, Mary & Joe Wright, Waynesboro, GA and Yvonne & Doug McQuaid, Lumberport, WV and a special sister-in-law; Glenda Spry, Lumberport, WV and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband & parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother Arlie Spry. Cynthia was a graduate of the old Lumberport High School - Class of 1961. She was Baptist by faith and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Boca Grande, Florida. She retired as a manager from AT&T in 1989, with over twenty-five years of to the company. Friends called at the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, 329 East Main Street, Clarksburg from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Robert Shingleton presiding. In terment will follow in the Boring Cemetery on Davisson Run Road.

PAUL HENRY CAZAD, 71, of South Point, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at King's Daughters Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, W.Va., by Pastor Tom Jones. Entombment will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park Garden Mausoleum, Huntington, W.Va. He was born April 15, 1941, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late William Richard Cazad and Ellen Belle Hughes Cazad. He was preceded in death by three grandchildren. He was a member of New Beginning Worship Center in Chesapeake, Ohio, was a former construction worker at C.C. Construction in Huntington and was a former employee of Ridgelawn Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Dollie Mae Holley Cazad; three daughters, Rhonda Damron and Kimberly Rackley, both of Huntington W.Va., and Angela Dean of Harrogate, Tenn.; one son, Carl Richard Cazad of South Point, Ohio; three sisters, Alma Bennett of Colorado, Margie Burton and Virginia Mees both of Huntington; four brothers, Lewis Cazad, Timothy Matthew Cazad and Ivan Joseph Cazad, all of Wayne County, and William Richard Cazad Jr. of Huntington, W.Va.; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and special friend Thomas Vernatt. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.

MAE PACK McCOY, 96, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, Thursday, December 20, 2012, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Brother Willie McClellan and Brother Mark Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Harts, W.Va. She was born Dec. 22, 1915, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late George and Fannie Wheeler Pack. Mae was a homemaker and member of the Cove Gap United Baptist Church. Her husband, James Cecil McCoy, also preceded her in death, along with a son, Ivan Lowell McCoy, seven brothers and two sisters. Survivors include a daughter, Katha Sue McCoy Evans of East Lake, Ohio; a son, Leonard McCoy and wife Loretta Sue of Kenova, W.Va.; a daughter-in-law, Connie McCoy of Ona, W.Va.; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great- great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at the funeral home.

LONZO RAY "JOE" PHIPPS, 65, of East Lynn, W.Va., met his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 20, 2012. He was born September 11, 1947 in Fanrock, W.Va., a son of the late Lester Ray Phipps and Louisa Nester Fuson. His wife Sharlane Shin Phipps also preceded him in death along with two sisters and two brothers. He leaves behind one son, Lonnie Phipps of Ash County, N.C.; two daughters, Penny Shatley, also of Ash County, and Angela Ely of Chattanooga, Tenn.; five grandchildren; three great-grandsons; two sisters; four brothers; and a special friend, Cindy Belcher of East Lynn. Joe proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was the former proprietor of Pine Lake in Wayne, where he and all his buddies would meet up. The family would like to thank Hospice of Wayne for their love and care. Private services will be held at New River Cemetery, Grassy Creek, N.C. Contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of Huntington. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Phipps family.

JOYCE LACKEY FINLEY, 69, of Big Rock Tennessee, formerly of Dingess, Mingo County and New Albany, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012, after a long illness. She was born August 2, 1943 at Marrorbone Creek, WV, the daughter of the late Shelva and Lola May Lackey. She is survived by her children, Scott, Tim and Beth Finley and her former husband, Curtis Finley all of the Columbus, Ohio area. Brothers James (Rachel) of Huntington; Grady (Pauline) of Dunlow; Sol (Cathy) of Racine, Ohio; Carlos (Cheryl) of Big Rock, Tennessee and sister, Gloria (Richard) McKinley, who was her caregiver, of Big Rock, Tennessee. Six nieces and two nephews also survive. Funeral at 10 AM Monday (December 24) at Samaria Regular Baptist Church, Dingess with interment at the Lackey Cemetery, head of Marrorbone following. Friends may call at Samaria Church after 5 PM Sunday.

LARK McCLELLAN MARCUM, 73, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. He was born October 5, 1939 in Crum, W.Va. a son of the late Walter and Essie Helen Perry Marcum. He was a machinist for S&C Electric. He attended Upper Tabors Creek Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by wife, Estella Browning Marcum, and son, Glenn Marcum. Survivors include, his loving wife, Pearline Frazier Marcum of Louisa, Ky.; daughter, Donna Sue Marcum; brothers, Delmar Joe Marcum, James Edward Marcum and Walter Marcum Jr. all of Fort Gay, W.Va. or Louisa, Ky.; sisters, Mary E. Elkins of Johnstown, Ohio; Sally Irene Runyon of Ashland, Ky.; Myrtle Blagg, Karen Keyser and Barbara Woodall all of Johnstown, Ohio. Four grandchildren of New Market Ala. and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Monday, December 24, 2012 at Young Funeral Chapel with Virgil Pack and Adam Hooser officiating. Burial will follow at the Marcum Family Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.Va Visitation was 6:00 til 9:00 PM Sunday at Young Funeral Home Chapel. in Louisa.

RUTH MARY JACKSON, "GRANNY RUTH", 92, of Fort Gay, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 21, 2012, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastor Tom Kitts and Brother Sid Wilson Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Thompson Cemetery, Genoa, W.Va. Ruth was born on May 7, 1920, to the late Elmer E. Jackson and Carrie Angeline Hill Jackson. She was a devout Christian for 73-years and was a member of Rush Branch Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Willie Jackson, son Ernest Jackson, two daughters Ada and Wanda Jackson, two sisters Louise Knight and Florence Smith, six brothers Theodore, Luther and Roscoe Knight and Carlos, William and Loranzo Jackson, two grandsons and one great-grandson. Surviving are her four daughters, Carrie Lee Young of Genoa, W.Va., Judy Cavins (Ronald) of Fort Gay, Donna Adkins (Roger) of Kitts Hill, Ohio, Loretta Wilmoth (Steve) of New Port Richey, Florida; son Willie Jackson, Jr., (Vicki) of Fort Gay; daughter-in-law Bessie Jackson of Massilon, Ohio; 25 foster children; 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 31 great- great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

JACKIE RAY ADKINS, 68, of Milton, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born December 11, 1944, in Wayne County, a son of the late Hallie and Nettie Sansom Adkins. He is also preceded in death by one brother, Robert Adkins and one nephew Joey Adkins. He is survived by his loving wife Glenna Faye Ferguson Adkins; one daughter Charity Collins; one step-daughter Gwenna Sue Nicely; five grandchildren, Cheyanne Collins, Hannah Collins, Kenith Watts, Ryan Watts and Lewis King; two sisters, Polly Adkins and husband Rick and Linda Smith and husband Bill; two brothers, Joe Adkins and wife Karen and Jim Adkins; sister-in-law Betty Adkins; special nephew Justin Adkins; and a host of other nephews, nieces, family and friends. The family would like to thank the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their love and support. In lieu of flowers family has requested donations be sent to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House; 3100 Staunton Road; Huntington, WV 25702. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2012 at Forest Memorial Park Mausoleum, Milton, with Brother David Adkins officiating. Military graveside services conducted by American Legion Post 139, Milton. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville is assisting the family with arrangements.

INAFAY WILSON, 74, of Cleveland, OH died Sunday, December 23, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church in Kiahsville, WV. Burial will follow at Pack Cemetery, Kiahsville, WV. She was born June 14, 1938 in Wayne County, WV a daughter of the late Rufus and Lucinda Watts Pack. Her husband, Maitland "Steve" Wilson also preceded her in death, along with a son, Thomas "Tombo" Wilson. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Zyzniewski of Cleveland, OH; two sons, Allen Wilson and Robert Wilson, Sr. of Cleveland, OH; a sister, Estamae Swimm of Wayne, WV; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends called after 6:00 pm Friday at the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church.

DOROTHY MAE ROSEBERRY, 76, of Genoa, WV, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, KY. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Brother Larry Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Endicott Cemetery, Genoa, WV. Dorothy was born on February 16, 1936 in Genoa, WV to the late Albert Robinson and Tennessee Copley Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Simpson Roseberry and son Leonard Roseberry. Surviving are her daughters, Brenda Russell, Margaret Kinser (Larry), Phyllis Adkins (Michael) all of Genoa, WV, Tennie "Missy" Messer (Harold), and Roberta Stapleton of Huntington, WV, four sons, Lawrence Roseberry (Donna) of Dunlow, WV, Danny, Clayton and Simpson Roseberry, Jr. (Sue) all of Genoa, WV., one sister Ora Adams of Wayne, WV, 44 grandchildren and a special grandson Travis Norman.

CARL R. WILLIS, 72, of Wayne, WV, left his earthly home on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Wayne Nursing & Rehab, Wayne. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2012 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow at the Price-Mills Cemetery, East Lynn. Carl was born on March 28, 1940 to Virginia A Walters Willis and the late Paul Everett Willis. Carl was a graduate of Marshall University with a BBA Degree, and worked as a management auditor for G.A.O, for the Air Force Audit Agency and later was an employee of Wal-Mart in Wayne, WV. He was an Air Force Veteran serving from 1961-1965. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Surviving is his loving wife of 45 years, Audrey C. Mills Willis, son R. Scott Willis (Heather) of Centennial, Colorado, mother Virginia A Walters Willis of South Point, Ohio, sister Wanda Hughes (Garfield) of South Point, Ohio, and two grandchildren Bri and Randy, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Friends called from noon until service time on Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, give a helping hand to someone less fortunate

LULA VICTORIA MAYNARD QUEEN, 88, of Wilsondale, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 24, 2012, at Emogene Dolin Hospice House, Huntington. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Brother Buster Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the S.D. Copley Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. Victoria was born on June 19, 1924, in Dunlow, W.Va., to the late Latt Maynard and Ida Smith Maynard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ersel Queen; sister, Mildred Wright; and brothers, Jay, D.J., and Latt Maynard Jr. Surviving is her daughter, Vollena Clay (David) of Huntington, W.Va.; son, Van Kenny Maynard of Wilsondale, W.Va.; sister, Ida Pearl Travis (Raymond) of Toledo, Ohio; five grandchildren, Deanna Williamson, Stacie Maynard, Vickie Maynard, Amy Sullivans and Candie Maynard; great-grandchild, Morgan Hall; special friend, Jeannie Wallace; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time on Saturday. Special thanks to the Emogene Dolin Hospice House, Huntington.

THOMASINE ADKINS JOHNSON, 88 of Rocky Mount, N.C., formerly of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2012, at Spring Arbor Assisted Living. Tommie was born Nov. 2, 1925, Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Boyd F Adkins and Euna G Adkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George B. "Jug" Johnson; two grandsons, John Collin Heatherly and Jason David Heatherly; a brother, Jack Adkins; and three sisters, Eloise Staley, Helen Ronk and Billie Bellomy. She was a graduate of Buffalo High School and worked many years at Armstrong Industries and the Wayne County Courthouse before retiring. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa Johnson Heatherly (John) of Commerce, Texas, and Jane Johnson Phipps (Ed) of Martinsburg W.Va.; granddaughters, Sarah Ann Heatherly Fielden and her husband James of Commerce, Texas, Teresa Marie Phipps and Jody Ellen Phipps, both of Chicago, Ill., and Kelley Heatherly Hemingway and her husband Lloyd of Greenville, Texas; great-grandchildren, Austin David and Katelyn Mae Heatherly, both of Greenville, Texas; a brother, James T. Adkins of Kenova; a sister-in-law, Joetta Johnson Wilson of Pensacola, Fla.; and a host of nieces and nephews. Tommie was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church but had attended First United Methodist Church of Rocky Mount, N.C., for the past 18 years. The family would like to thank the staff at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Rocky Mount and United Hospice of Rocky Mount, N.C., for all of their caring and support these past two years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the C-K Little League, P.O. Box 283, Ceredo, WV 25507, in her memory. Jug and Tommie enjoyed years of service with the youth of Ceredo-Kenova. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at Kenova United Methodist Church. Services will begin at 1 p.m. immediately following the visitation with Rev. Scott Byard and Rev. Jim Richards officiating. Burial will follow in Riggs Cemetery, Prichard, W.Va. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family.

KENNETH DWAYNE JONES, 70, of Huntington, WV, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Ervin Napier. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens. He was born February 6, 1942 in Wewoka, OK, a son of the late Fred R. Jones and Annie Cordellia Dover Jones. Kenneth was a retired machinist for Babcock & Wilcox Company. His wife, Alice Faye Hill Jones also preceded him in death, along with a brother, Loyd Jones and a son-in-law, David Allen Pruitt. Survivors include his loving daughter, Stacie Pruitt of Huntington, WV; four sisters, Ruby Watts of Sandy, OR, Evelyn Long of Buckeye, AZ, Florence Capes and Bertha Hinchcliff, both of Greshem, OR; two brothers, Arvel Jones and wife, Alice of Hector, AR and Jerrel Jones of Glendale, AZ. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

KATHLEEN YVONNE WILSON, 74, of Charter House, Wayne, WV, since 2002 passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 31, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Brother Billy L. Wilson. Burial will follow at the Sanders Cemetery at East Lynn. She was born June 17, 1938 at East Lynn, WV, a daughter of the late Ollie Wilson and Oma Merritt Sanders. Her husband, Charlie Wilson, three sons, Charles Douglas Wilson, Ollie Franklin Wilson, and Michael Ray Wilson, three sisters, Macie M. Carter (Loranzie D.), Opal Marie Martin (William Eugene), and Eunice Adkins (Willard), four brothers, James Hubert Sanders (Jean), Millard Milton Sanders (Audline), Ollie Wilson Sanders, Jr. and Henry Howard Sanders, her son-in-law, Ronnie Grigsby, a sister-in-law, Vivian Sanders, and a brother-in-law, Clarence Mills, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Teresa Yvonne Grigsby of Wayne, WV; two sisters, Nella Sanders Mills of East Lynn, WV and Charlotte A. Sanders Maynard (Eugene) of Cleveland, OH; two brothers, Clarence Wilson Sanders (Dewanda) of Wayne, WV, and Carl Austin Sanders of Decatur, TN; a sister-in-law, Ann Sanders of Chicago, IL; 9 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. The family wishes to thank the staff of Cabell-Huntington Hospital and those who helped in any way during her illness. Friends may call from noon until service time Monday at Morris Funeral Home.

ANNA RUTH MARCUM, 85, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 27, 2012, at J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Sunday at Fairmount United Baptist Church, Dunlow, W.Va., by Elders Tommy Damron and Elmer Bradley. Burial will follow at McClellan-Crum Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. She was born April 5, 1927, in Cedar Bluff, Va., a daughter of William A. and Martha Smith Marcum. Ruth was a homemaker and member of the Turkey Creek Church in Dunlow, W.Va. Also preceding her in death were three sisters, Bonnie Marcum, Dorothy Finley and Inis Copley; and four brothers, Glen, Ernest, Frank and Roy Lee Marcum. Survivors include two sisters, Eunice Copley of Dunlow, W.Va., and Janice Maynard of Dunlow, W.Va.; and two brothers, Harvey Marcum of Beckley, W.Va., and Quentin Marcum of Cleveland, Ohio. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the Fairmount Baptist Church. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.

ETHEL MARIE JOHNSON RATCLIFF, 73, of Webb, W.Va. passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. She was born November 15, 1939 in Horse Creek, W.Va. a daughter of Frances Evans Johnson and the late Thomas Johnson. She was a homemaker. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Ratcliff and a granddaughter, Samantha Ratcliff. Survivors include her loving husband, Floyd Thomas Ratcliff of Webb, W.Va.; Mother, Frances Johnson; son, James Ratcliff; sisters, Doris Thompson, and Evelyn Chaffin; Brothers, Andrew Johnson, David Johnson and Phil Johnson; Grandson, Steven Ratcliff, all of Webb, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Sunday at Webb Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Kimble Copley officiating. Burial will follow at Webb Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 PM Saturday at Webb Freewill Baptist Church.

MARGARET M. "PEGGY" HOOKER-ZOPFF, age 52, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away Thursday December 27, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Monday, December 31, 2012 at the Tabors Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Gay, WV. Burial will follow at the Asbury Cemetery in Dunlow, WV. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

EDITH SMITH, 93, of Wayne, died December 29, 2012, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service noon Monday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne. Burial at Smith Cemetery, Sydney. Visitation one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

AUBREY WAYNE BRYANT, 64, of Kenova, died Dec. 29, 2012, in Huntington Health and Rehab. There are no services scheduled. Arrangements by Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home.

JOHN KAY BING, 54 of Bethlehem, N.C, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at his residence. Born August 28, 1958 in Madison W.Va., he was the son of Margaret Ann Belcher Bing and the late Marvin Lovell Bing. John was a dock builder for Westwind Marine. In addition to his mother, Margaret Ann Belcher Bing he is survived by 3 daughters: Melanie Shoemaker and husband Fred of Bethlehem, Tina Bing and fiance Paul Wilson of Hickory, N.C, Sarah Propst and husband Ryan of Taylorsville, N.C; a son, Daniel Adkins of Taylorsville; 2 brothers: Marvin Ray Bing of Point Pleasant, W.Va., Roger Lee Bing I of Wayne, W.Va.; 3 sisters: Jo Arm Chaney, Yonnie Stover both of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., Patricia Flora of Apple Grove, W.Va.; mother of his children, Jo Ann Bing of Taylorsville; 7 grandchildren: Dylan, Logan, Taylor, Emma, Laressa, Chase and Ashlynn; girlfriend, Nancy Rose Woodruff of Taylorsville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in the Chapel of Bass-Smith Funeral Home, Hickory, N.C. with the Rev Don Ingle officiating. Burial followed at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 3, 2013 in the Mills - Vaughn - Bing Cemetery in East Lynn, W.Va. Local arrangements were entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne.

BESSIE DAVIS OSBURN, 95, of Lavalette, W.Va., widow of Irvin Osburn, departed this life Dec. 30, 2012, at Grayson Assisted Living with her daughter by her side. She was born Jan. 29, 1917, in Waterloo, Ohio, to Hendrix and Laura Lambert Davis. She will be celebrating her 96th birthday with Jesus and her husband. She worked 29 years at the former Huntington Manufacturing Company and was a member of the former Booton United Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death were brothers and sisters Leslie, Ben and Cecil Davis, Ruby Adkins, Frankie Blankenship, Esta Lipkings and Dorothy Yates. Left to remember many precious memories are her daughter, Jane Adkins (Wendell); a son, Gary Osburn (Dona); her grandchildren, Steve Adkins (Roxanne), Brian Adkins (Jeanne), Kevin Adkins (Silke), Gary Ray Osburn (Lora), Gretchen Beach (J.K.), and Grant Osburn (Julie); her great-grandchildren, Michael Adkins (Kristine), Whitney Adkins, Katie Davis (Patrick), Nick and Brett Adkins, Elizabeth and Victoria Osburn, Joshua, Matthew and Benjamin Beach, and Claire, David and Jocelyn Osburn; great- great-grandchildren, Summer and Caleb Adkins and Natalie Davis; a sister, Edith Shourds; sisters-in-law, Juanita Davis, Betty Burks, Mae Adkins and Virginia Osburn; a brother-in-law, Carl Osburn (Emma); and several nieces and nephews. Jane wishes to thank Birchie "Red" Booton and Rebbie Blankenship for their help and friendship, Gentiva Physical Therapists, Crystal with Dr. Pinson's office, and Sandy, Tina, Debbie, Rhonda and Melissa with Hospice. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Brother Paul Michael Booth officiating. Burial will follow at Mays Cemetery at Lavalette. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington.

JACKIE "JACK" WILLIAMSON SR., 57, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 pm Thursday, January 3, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastors Willis Mills and Johnny Harris. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, WV. He was born July 6, 1955 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late James William Williamson and Wilma Leona Harless Williamson. Jack was previously an auctioneer and maintained Spring Valley Lake. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and loved to hunt and fish. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Donna Gail Kendrick; a brother, James Edward Williamson; a nephew, Ricky Kingery; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Ann Williamson. Survivors include his wife, Tina Louise Cade Williamson; a daughter, April Craft and husband, David of Huntington, WV; three sons, Nathan Williamson, Jackie Williamson, Jr. and fiancé, Penny Jenkins, Christopher Scott Williamson, all of Huntington, WV; a sister, Carolyn Kay Whisman and husband, Chester of Winder, GA; two brothers, Chester Lee Williamson, Dale "Buddy" Williamson and wife, Jane, all of Huntington, WV; three step-grandchildren, Makala and Janice Craft and Codie Moore. Friends may call from 12:30pm til service time at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

HOWARD ROBERTSON, 82, of Kiahsville, W.Va., passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Danny Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at the Pres Friley Cemetery at Kiahsville. He was born Jan. 23, 1930, at Fort Gay, W.Va., a son of the late William and Idella Webb Robertson. Howard was a retired machinist for General Motors and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he was known for his boxing talents. He was also a former pastor of the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church. He loved woodworking, hunting, and listening to country and gospel music. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Amy Williamson, Pansy Wiley and Mabel Robertson; and his brothers, Homer, Kenneth, Eathel, Earl and brothers very special to him, Theron and Cullie Robertson. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Nora Emma "Tunie" Watts Robertson, who was also his childhood friend and sweetheart; a daughter, Patricia Ann Fuller (Charles) of Rio Grande, Ohio; three sons, James Howard Robertson (Marie who is deceased), Robert Dale Robertson (Vangie) and Curtis Ray Robertson (Lisa), all of Kiahsville, W.Va.; a sister, Dorothy Dean (Burl) of Ranger, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Leanette Grimm (Chris), Amanda Robertson, Amelia Robertson, Jesse Stacy (Melissa), Jamie Robertson (Amanda), Christopher Robertson, Derick (Betina) Robertson and Aaron Robertson; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from noon until service time Saturday at the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church at Kiahsville, W.Va. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

AUDREY ROBERTS BURGESS BOOTH, 85, of Louisa, Ky. died peacefully at Three Rivers Medical Center on December 31, 2012. She spent her final days surrounded by her loving family. Audrey was born on September 23, 1927 in Aflex, Ky. to the late George and Cornis Roberts. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Lawrence Quinton Burgess, Louisa, Ky., daughter Leah Burgess Davis, and brother Bobbie F. Roberts. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Louisa. Audrey was a graduate of Fort Gay High School, She was an accomplished trombonist having earned first chair in the West Virginia All State Band four consecutive years. She graduated from Morehead State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Adult and Continuing Education. She taught Adult Education in Wayne County, W.Va. Her teaching career was filled with students who loved and respected her, and whose lives were better for having learned from her. After retiring from teaching, she was fortunate enough to travel extensively to destinations around the world. Few are blessed with a life as filled with love and joy as Audrey. She truly loved having fun, and was never happier than when surrounded by her family and friends. Her joyful sense of humor and prolific laughter were well known by those close to her. Perhaps her greatest source of joy was caring for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, of whom she was fiercely proud. The love of music that was such an important part of her life blossomed in the generations following her, and she took every opportunity to sing and play with her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Charley Edwin Booth, one sister, Valeria Ryan, Louisa, Ky., brother Ron Roberts, Ft. Gay. W.Va., son Jeff Burgess (Kathy), Lexington, Ky., daughter Jane Wallen (David), Louisa, Ky., son-in-law Kerry Davis, Lexington, Ky., grandchildren Addie and Blair Frias (Manual), Michael Burgess and Lauren Child (Nick), Emily Martin (Chris) Seth Wallen and Joseph Wallen, as well as seven great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday 2:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, Louisa, Ky. Interment followed at the Burgess Family Cemetery, Louisa. Visitation will be Thursday 5:00 - 9:00 pm at Young Funeral Home Louisa, Ky.