GARNET HOLBROOK, 88 of Kenova, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, W.Va., with Pastor Patrick Elliott officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. He was formerly employed at Houdaille Industries and the American Red Cross. Garnet was born on June 7, 1924, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Lacey and Anna Bishop Holbrook. Garnet is preceded in death by two sons, Gary Lee and Ronald William Holbrook. He was a member of the Spring Valley Freedom Baptist Church for 15 years and was a former Deacon. Garnet loved his church family very much. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Irene Webb Holbrook; four daughters, Linda Piccirillo of Huntington, Temia Gail Shanks of Huntington, Patsy Gruenenfelder of Dallas, Texas, and Sandy Wilson of Dayton, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of service on Jan. 3, 2013. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.

SHIRLEY ANN THOMPSON, 71, of Genoa, WV, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 1, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted 2:00 pm Friday, January 4, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brothers Tommy Kitts and Charlie Marcum. Burial followed at Young-Thompson Cemetery, Genoa, WV. She was born September 23, 1941 in Wooster, OH, a daughter of the late Herman and Erma Snyder Young. Shirley was a homemaker who loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a very giving and loving woman who loved her family unconditionally. Her husband, Pearly Thompson also preceded her in death. Survivors include four daughters, Janice Thompson, Mary Marcum and husband, Kenny all of Fort Gay, WV, Linda Riggs and husband, Daryl of Genoa, WV, Pearline Shepard and husband, Larry of Prichard, WV; a son Emery Thompson and wife, Wanda of Fort Gay, WV; grandchildren, Emery Allen (Melissa) Thompson, Rachel (Luke) Stull, Sueann (Dewey) Maynard, Richard (Liz) Thompson, Billy Joe Estepp, Michael Napier, Jonathan Napier, Jeremy Marcum, Brian Marcum, Angel Marcum, Julie Dennis, James Dennis, Katie (Adam) Frazier, Gabrielle, Samantha, Heavenly, Paislyn, Anthony, Tylor, Daryl Jr., Camron and Noah Riggs, Kasey Napier, John Shepard, Tristan Shepard; great-grandchildren, Kirsten Thompson, Brynn Thompson, Chase Thompson, Caleb Thompson, Josh Stull, Devin Stull, Blake Stull, Hailee Maynard, Ashton Maynard, Jake Thompson, Jennifer Thompson, Richard Allen Thompson, Jr., and a very special great-granddaughter, Isabella Rose. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the Oncology Staff at St. Mary’s Medical Center.

EMMA JEAN ADKINS, 84, of Culloden, W.Va., passed away Jan. 1, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Rev. Tom Wiley. Burial will follow in Morrison Cemetery. She was born August 3, 1928, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Jennings McSweeney and Marie Ferguson McSweeney Auer. She is survived by her loving husband, Homer L. Adkins Sr.; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Darell Watts; two sons and daughters-in-law, Homer L Adkins Jr., and his wife Terri L., and Mark Adkins and his wife Lesa, all of Culloden; and four grandchildren, Matthew Watts and his son Chase Watts, Steven Watts and his wife Denae, all of Mansfield, Ohio, Edee Lynn Adkins of Hurricane, W.Va., and Kevin Adkins, of Culloden. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. The family would like to especially thank a good friend and neighbor, Mary Craddock, and Hospice of Huntington for all of their kindness and care. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

DORA RAMEY QUEEN, 86, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Elders Tony Clay, Tommy Damron, Roger Maynard, Orville Damron, and John son Queen. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. She was born March 3, 1926, at Cove Gap, W.Va., a daughter of the late Josh and Lizzie Wiley Ramey. She was a homemaker and was the last charter member of the Echo United Baptist Church since 1959. She always enjoyed the fellowship with her church family. Dora was also a member of Wayne Chapter 156, Order of Eastern Star. Her husband of 63 years, Rev. Nolan Queen, and two brothers, Alex Ramey and Richard Burl Ramey, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Liz Whitt of Lavalette, W.Va.; four sons, Richard "Dick" Queen of Lavalette, W.Va., with whom she made her home, Howard Queen of Kiahsville, W.Va., Ira Queen and wife Sharon of Culloden, W.Va., and Paul Queen of Lavalette, W.Va.; four sisters, Frankie Queen and Alice Verbage of Lavalette, W.Va., Fay Osburn of Huntington, W.Va., and Caroline Pratt of Alabama; three brothers, Rufus Ramey of Kentucky, Kiah Ramey of Florida and Lanny Ramey of Huntington, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington.

TOM CRUTE, 85, of Croton on Hudson, N.Y., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., and Beech Fork, W.Va., was born on Dec. 24, 1927, and passed away on Jan. 2, 2013. Tom was the son of the late Thomas Leonidas Crute and Nettie May Ellis Crute, the son-in-law of the late Elmer and Mae Tabor and widower of Jean Tabor Crute who died in July 1995. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va., with the American Legion Post #93 conducting military graveside rites. Tom was an Ombudsman for the Veterans Administration Hospital and a World War II veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of the Huntington Lions Club for many years. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Thomas Crute Jr. He is survived by his children, Dr. Kathleen Mae Crute, of East Lynn, W.Va., Dr. Denise Elaine Crute of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., and Sean Kevin Crute of Durham, N.C.; his son-in-law, Michael James Keefe of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.; and his grandsons, Aidan Thomas Keefe and Liam James Keefe of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Friends may call two hours prior to services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation or gift in his memory to Central American Medical Outreach, 322 Westwood Avenue, Orville, OH 44667 www.camo.org

GENE WEBSTER KESSINGER, 74 of Genoa, WV, formerly of San Jacinto, CA died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Hospice House of Huntington after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 27, 1938 in Beckley, WV a son of Elwood and Myrtle Riggs Kessinger. Gene was a retired truck driver and was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His wife and mother of his six children, Pearl Patricia Nailard Kessinger also preceded him in death. Survivors include four daughters Janine Kessinger Ritchie of Florida, Laura Kessinger Flores and husband, Wellinton of Santa Rosa, Florida, Fawn Kessinger Bishop and husband, Watson of Palmdale, CA, Patricia Gale Kessinger Bartram and Robert "Bob" Golden Bartram of Genoa, WV; two sons, Gene Webster Kessinger, Jr. of San Jacinto, CA, Jeffrey Jerome Kessinger and wife, Teree of El Reno, OK; two sisters, Dorothy "Dottie" Kessinger McElwee and Ted Brooks, Treva Kessinger Antoniadas and husband, Jim of San Jacinto, CA; a brother, Charles "Lenny" Kessinger and wife, Elsie Louise Kessinger of Suisun City, CA; sixteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren and a host of cousins and friends. A special thanks to Donna Ball and Carol Riggs Wallace for helping care for him while he was ill and Sister Monica Shubbert for volunteering through Hospice. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington for their commitment and compassion to the many patients and their families. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Crabtree Cemetery on Joels Branch in Genoa, WV. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

BETTY LEE STAFFORD, 82, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Jan. 3, 2013, after a long illness. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church in Wayne, W.Va., by Father Julian Marneni. Burial will follow at Forest Memorial Park, Milton, W.Va. She was born Sept. 15, 1930, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Noah and Florence Chaney Holley. Betty was a retired secretary. Survivors include her family, Melinda Holley, Diane Holley, Tammy and Tim Frye, Joseph DeHart, Anthony DeHart, Paul DeHart, Lauren Jack, Terri and Tim Blatt, Amanda, Drew, Aiden and Benjamin McDaniel, Ainslie and Michael Stanley, Kylie Wright, Garrett Blatt, Toni and Andrew Santoleri, Molly and Chris Rogers, Adam, Kersten and Midna and Amber Santoleri, Hollie Santoleri and Lexi Santoleri. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

LARRY H. McSWEENEY, age 83, arrived in heaven at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. He was born May 5, 1929, in Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late Pearlie and Mary McSweeney. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jo Kirk McSweeney; also preceding him a brother, Wesley McSweeney; four sisters, Janie McClellan, Marie Thompson, Ethel Brammer and Violet Marshall; and a great-grandson, Jacob Thacker. He is survived by his wife, Maria McSweeney, and his children, Joe (Patsy) McSweeney of South Point, Ohio, Sandra Blackburn of South Point, Ohio, Lisa McSweeney of Proctorville, Ohio, and Scott McSweeney of Huntington, W.Va.; his grandchildren, Melissa (Stewart) Musick, Stacey (Jon) Thacker, Dwayne McSweeney and Chloe Wilcox; four great-grandchildren, Ashley (Wes) Rhoden, Emily Musick, Alley Musick and Wyatt Thacker; two step-great-grandchildren, Rilie and Kelsey Rhoden; and two brothers, Jim (Fannie) McSweeney of South Point, Ohio, and Ed (Mary) McSweeney of Merryville, La. Larry served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Masonic lodge #0781 F&AM in Cleveland, Ohio, and he was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason Valley of Cincinnati. He worked for Island Creek Coal Company in Delbarton, W.Va., until he relocated his family to South Point, Ohio, in 1963. In February 1967, he opened up a small machine shop on his farm in South Point and became his own boss, which was his goal in life. After 47 years of hard work and sacrifice, McSweeney's Inc. is a thriving business and he has touched the lives of many people in the community. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. By his wishes there will be no services and memorial donations may go to Cabell Huntington Hospital Children's Hospital or Shriners Hospital for Children. Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

JAMES ROBERT "JIM BOB" HARDWICK, 87, of Fort Gay, W.Va. passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 at his home. He was born August 14, 1925 in Fort Gay, W.Va. a son of the late Ed and Francis Crum Hardwick. He was a retired foreman for Inco Alloys, he was a United States Amry Veteran, he was a member for 64 years of the Vinson Lodge #66 and was a past Master, he was a 33 degree of the Ancient and Accepted of the Scottish Rite in the Valley of Huntington, member of El Hasa Shriners of Ashland, Ky, Order of Eastern Star Chapter # 160, past member Board of Directors of Wayne Co. Solid Waste, Past member of Fort Gay Lions Club, Member of the Fort Gay Baptist Church. Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Ruby Osborne Hardwick of Fort Gay, W.Va.; one daughter, Gertie Francis Friend of PA.; two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted 1:00 PM Tuesday at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ric Frazier officiating. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa. Visitation was 6:00 til 9:00 PM Monday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

DUARD WALLACE BELLOMY, 96, died Jan. 4, 2013, of natural causes. He was born in Hubbardstown, West Virginia, and was preceded in death by parents, David and Nannie Bellomy; sisters, Nettie Stephenson and Floa Bell Carey; and brother, Homer Bellomy. He moved to Lakeland, Fla., in 1965 and was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church since moving to Lakeland in 1965. Mr. Bellomy retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Company on May 30, 1978, after 37 years. He did the books for Huntington Hills Golf Club. He loved to bowl, golf, and play cards with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Pauline Bellomy; daughter, Susan Bellomy; niece, Lucy Dorsey, nephew, David (Debbie) Bellomy; grand-nephews, Tom (Debbie), Fred (Kim), Randy and Johnny Paul Dorsey; grand-nieces, Gail (Bill) Banks, Lisa (William) Diamond, and Joella (Charles) Hanlon; and several other nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at Lakeside Baptist Church on Jan. 10, 2013, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lakeside Baptist Church, Senior Adults, 1736 New Jersey Rd. Lakeland, FL 33803. Interment was at Woodmere Memorial Park. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family.

FARRIS RITCHIE, JR., age 87, beloved husband of Wayne County native, Mildred Tabor Ramey Ritchie, passed away January 5, 2013 in Daytona Beach, FL. where he and Mildred resided. He was born in Hindman, KY and moved to Florida in 1986 from Ypsilanti, MI. He was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean Conflict and retired after 20 years of service with the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife of 25 years Mildred and a sister Janice Hagen. Farris was interred in Ypsilanti. Dale Woodward Funeral Home, Holly Hill, FL was in charge. Condolences may be shared at www.dale-woodwardfuneral homes.

TIMOTHY McCOY, 57, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Kenova Church of God with Pastor J. Rabun Haddock officiating. Burial to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Ceredo, W.Va. Tim was born August 5, 1955, in Pikeville, Ky., a son of the late Harrison and Ruth Kendrick McCoy. Tim was kind and generous with his time, as he spent countless hours helping to keep Kenova a cleaner town. Survivors include four daughters and a son-in-law, Michelle McCoy of Kenova, Ruthie Jean McCoy of Kenova, Mary McCoy of South Point, Ohio, and Deborah Ferguson (Brad) of Kenova; two brothers, Harold McCoy of Jackson, Ohio, and Harrison "Junior" McCoy of Kenova; five sisters, Dorothy Howell of Kansas City, Missouri, Patty Hutchinson of Prichard, W.Va., Linda Bryant of Feds Creek, Ky., Maggie McCoy of Ceredo, W.Va., and Christy McCoy of Huntington, W.Va.; and 11 grandchildren, William, Cory, Cameron, Dylan, Erica, Drake, Donovan, Carrie, Alyssa, Bradley and Hayley. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at the Kenova Church of God. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

MITCHELL LEE VANCE, 56, of Harts, W.Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 6, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a long journey of battling an ongoing illness here on this earth. Mitchell was born October 9, 1956, in Holden, to the late Ernest Vance Jr., and Betty Blankenship Vance. Mitchell was a wonderful and compassionate member of this community and there is not a kinder soul anyone could have had the opportunity to meet. Mitchell was a retired employee with CSX transportation where he built long lasting friendships and cherished those he worked with. Mitchell loved his football and it was always a joy to hear him shout, "Let's Go Mountaineers!" Mitchell loved his church family. He belonged to East Fork Freewill Baptist Church in Ranger. He was a wonderful loving husband, father, brother, papaw, uncle, and friend! Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Sybil Kelley Vance of Harts; two sons, Mitchell Lee Vance II, Rev. Anthony Vance, both of Harts; daughter Angel Vance of Harts; two brothers, Rev. Ernest Ray (Linda) Vance of Branchland and Rodney (Jeanne) Vance of Ranger; grandson Conner Higginbotham; granddaughter Shelby Vance and a host of nieces and nephews and other loved ones who thought the world of him. Services will be held at Handley Funeral Home, 7350 Lynn Ave., Hamlin, WV 25523 phone 304-824-2323, Wednesday, January 9th, from 6 to 9 p.m.; funeral Thursday January 10th at noon with Rev. Frankie Frye and Rev. Michael Browning officiating. For further information please contact Handley Funeral Home.

ROY FRANKLIN SHAFFER, 73, of Huntington, WV, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Brother Ray Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. He was born September 13, 1939 in Kanawha County, WV, a son of the late Howard Franklin and Ruth Hatfield Shaffer. Roy was a retired welder for ACF Industries and was a member of the Faith Freewill Baptist Church of Lavalette. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and member of American Legion Post 93 of Kenova. Roy also was a volunteer at the Huntington VA Medical Center. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stacy Marie Shaffer. Survivors include his wife, Emma Adkins Shaffer; a son, Terry Wayne Shaffer (Valerie) of Orlando, FL; a sister, Mary Sue Hatcher (Earl) of Roanoke, VA; and two grandchildren, Shianna Shaffer of Louisville, KY and Matthew Shaffer of Orlando, FL. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.

STEVEN ABNER THOMPSON, 43, of Fort Gay, W.Va. passed away Sunday, January 6, 2012 at his home. He was born August 24, 1969 in Louisa, Ky. a son of Wilma Florene Thompson and the late Lawrence Thompson. He attended New Life Outreach Church. Survivors include, mother, Florence Wilma Thompson of Fort Gay, W.Va.; one son, Terrence Shawn Thompson of Fallsburg, Ky.; one daughter, Madison Rachelle Thompson of Ashland, Ky.; one sister, Wilma (Tim) Cook of Fort Gay, W.Va.; two brothers, Michael Thompson of Oak Ridge, N.C.; Mark (Luann) Thompson of Louisa, Ky. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Richard Maynard officiating. Burial followed at Fort Gay Cemetery.

RUBY E. SCHEID, 85, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2013. She was born August 20, 1927 in Huntington, a daughter of the late Henry and Lorraina Fortner. Three sisters, Juanita, Ethel, and Opal, also preceded her in death. She leaves behind one daughter, Cheryl Martin of Huntington; two sons, Kenneth Rowsey and his wife Tony of Huntington, and David A. Scheid of Coyle, Ok. Also surviving is one sister, Irene Riddle; one brother, Harold Fortner and his wife Debbie; and a special friend, George Bryan, all of Huntington Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2012 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Hatten Newman Cemetery near Prichard. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

GWINN L. AKERS, 77, of Kenova, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Edith Adkins Akers, on Monday, January 7, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Dale Maddy. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. He was born May 5, 1935, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Leonard Akers and Blanche Fortner Tolbert. He was a truck driver and an employee of Unijax. Gwinn was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by his step-father John W. Tolbert. Survivors include a son Timothy Gwinn Akers; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Debbie and Larry Hutchison, Gwendolyn Graham, Delores Scarberry and Reyna and Dale Maynard; two step-daughters and spouses, Gloria and Jimmy McCoy and Georgia and Mike Lawhon; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law Delores and Don Salyers and his cat "Frosty." The family would like to thank the staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington for their care and support. American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, of which he was a member, will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from noon until 2 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

ALLIE LEE MILLER, born March 28, 1936. Passed away January 7, 2013, at the age of 76-years 9-months and 10-days old. She was the daughter of the late Milton and Drusilla Watts Vance and was also preceded in death by her husband Hobert Miller, two grandsons Joshua Wayne Miller and David James Miller. She was a member of Four Mile United Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Allie is survived by three sons, Faron (Kathy) Miller of East Lynn, W.Va., Danny (Bonnie) Miller of Salt Rock, W.Va., and Jesse (Kelly) Miller of Sweetland, W.Va.; three daughters, Cammie (Rodney) Courts of Hamlin, W.Va., Pam (Steve) Mills of Salt Rock, W.Va., and Julie Miller (George) of Tazwell, Va.; four brothers, Bill Vance of Harts, W.Va., Fisher (Nina) Vance of Branchland, W.Va., Watt Vance of Branchland, W.Va., and John Vance of Hamlin, W.Va.; three sisters, Helen Meade of Harts, W.Va., Lilly Miller of Branchland, W.Va., and Julia Kay Hicks of Harts, W.Va.; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va., with Rev. Michael Brumfield and Elder Fisher Vance officiating. Interment will follow at Hobert Miller Cemetery, Camp Branch Road, Sweetland, W.Va. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va.

RUBY RAMEY, 95, of Fort Gay, W.Va. passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital in Ashland, Ohio. She was born July 7, 1917 in Fort Gay, W.Va. a daughter of the late Thomas and Emma Wilson Copley. She was a housewife. In addition to her parents he was preceded in death by her husband Charlie Ramey. Survivors include one daughter, Florene of Columbus, Ohio; one son Charles E. Ramey of Lucas, Ohio. 18 Grandchildren, Several Great and Great-Great Grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Copley and Rev. Richard Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at Hardwick Cemetery, Bromley Ridge. Visitation was 5:00 til 9:00 PM Friday at Young Funeral Home.

AMANDA M. WHITE, 91, of Huntington, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Memorial services will be on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Reger Funeral Home. Officiating will be Deacon Thomas Ross, Southern Baptist Chapel, South Point Ohio. She was a graduate of Fort Gay High School and retired from Owens Illinois Glass. Amanda was born on April 17, 1921 in Wayne County WV the daughter of the late Calvin and Susie Parks Roberts. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband German White. Five brothers; Floyd, Logan, Percy, C. Edward, and Harrison Roberts. Two sisters: Eunice Sams and Roberta Meredith. Also nephews: Cletis Edward Staley and Keith Ray Roberts and great nieces: Drema Jo Ison and Cheryl Ann (Ison) Gasner. She is survived by her daughter: Vickie Lynn White of Huntington and Step son and daughter in law: Paul N and Donna White of Kansas City, MO. Two brothers and sisters in law: Lewis and Martha Roberts and William and Ava Roberts all of Prichard WV. brother in law and sister in law: Harold and Juanita White of Summerville, SC and Forest and Betty Nye White of Culloden, WV and Irene Nenni of Huntington. Step grandchildren: Paul Allen, Robert Lee and Cameron White of Kansas City, MO; Patricia Saw and Hal Skoog of Burke, VA. She helped care for special nephew Floyd Ray and Alice Staley of Santa Monica, Ca.; nieces Kay and Howard Rickus of Palm Desert, CA and Drema Reynolds of Scott Town, Ohio during their childhood. She cherished the loving relationship that they maintained with her throughout her life. Friends Tom and Judy Ross of Chesapeake, Ohio and a host of loving friends and neighbors throughout Huntington and the Prichard areas. Caring and longtime friends: Drs. Subhash Kumar and Subrat Lahiry. Amanda was a devoted mother and homemaker, as well as an accomplished seamstress and quilter. She was blessed with the gift of beauty, a keen mind, a loving heart, as well as the gift of a long, active life. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com

WILLIAM ROY "PUTTER" McKEAND, 76, of Huntington departed this life on Jan. 8, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born in Ceredo, W.Va., on Feb. 19, 1936, and was the son of the late Henry G. and Ophelia Keyser Mckeand. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1954 and was retired from ACF Industries. Putter was also a Church of Christ minister. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norva Wallace Trautwein McKeand, in 2005. Four brothers, Ronnie in 1990, Danny in 1994, John in 1996, and Jake in 2006. He is survived by two brothers, Robert (Donna) McKeand of Huntington and Ralph McKeand of Wayne County; and one sister, Sallie (James) Robinette of Huntington, W.Va. Also surviving is one stepson, Sam Trautwein of Wayne, W.Va.; four sisters-in-law, Donna King, Maxine McKeand, June Davis and Sandra McKeand; two step-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family extends special thanks to Grayson's Caring Hands and Loving Hearts. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Charles Groves officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Online condolences can be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

KIMBERLY NICOLE COPLEY RIFFE, 26, of Fort Gay, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at her home. She was born August 4, 1986 in Louisa, Ky. a daughter of Darlene Copley and the late Lewis Ratcliff. Survivors include, her husband, Ferresse Riffe of Paintsville, Ky.; one son, Hayden Lee Riffe also of Paintsville, Ky.; Mother, Darlene Copley of Fort Gay, W.Va.; three sisters, Tina Copley of Jackson, Ohio; Treana Jude of Lowmansville, Ky.; Natasha Copley of Fort Gay, W.Va.; two brothers, Robert Copley and Lewis Copley both of Fort Gay, W.Va.; 4 nieces and 5 nephews. Funeral services were conducted 11:00 Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Webb Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial followed at the Copley-Ratcliff Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.Va.. Visitation was after 2:00 PM Friday at Webb Freewill Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Young Funeral Home Inc. for funeral expenses of Kimberly Copley Riffe.

CHARLES SHERMAN ENDICOTT, 73, of Fort Gay, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at his home. He was born September 6, 1939 in Fort Gay, W.Va. a son of the late Sherman and Magdalene Fluty Endicott. He was a retired laborer at Toyota, he was also a United States Air Force Veteran. Survivors include, one son, Charles Sherman Endicott II of Sanger, Texas; one daughter, Leah Ann Davis of Suwannce GA; two brothers, Gene Endicott of Fort Gay, W.Va.; Ernest Ray Endicott of Daytona Beach, Fla. Graveside services were conducted 11:00 AM Sunday at Endicott Cemetery, Fort Gay.

RUBY MAE HOLLAND, 91, of Genoa, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Elder Jesse Stiltner officiating. Burial will follow in the Endicott Cemetery, Genoa. She was born on May 7, 1921 to the late Jarrett Parsons and Armilda Thompson Parsons. Ruby was a homemaker and Baptist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Holland; a daughter Ethel Holland, four sisters Lutie Davis, Gladys Robertson, Emma Drummond and Anna Rickman, three brothers S. J., Herbert and Clarence Parsons. Surviving are her daughters, Ruth Moore of Louisa, KY, Pearl Mathis (Clarence) and Wilma Cox all of Wayne, WV, Helen Stickles of Columbus, Ohio, Louise Keller of Newport, Tennessee, Lucille Jackson (James), Christina Stroud (Paul), Carolyn Christian all of Genoa, WV, sons Glen Roy Holland (Jeanette) and Donald Ray Holland (Patricia) all of Ashville, NC, Guff William (Betty) Holland of Ashboro, NC, Robbie Holland (Ruby), George Holland, Jr. (Ernestine) and Timothy Holland all of Genoa, WV, two sisters Zea Nolan of Genoa, WV and Irene Rowe of Huntington, WV and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

PEGGY MAE JORDAN WORKMAN, 73, of Ceredo, WV, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Peggy was born December 13, 1939 in Chapmanville, WV a daughter of the late Joseph Clyde and Goldie Beatrice Hale Jordan. She was a former sales clerk with Floyd's Produce. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wondell E. "Cotton" Workman, one brother Jack Jordan and one grandson Brandon J. Workman. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law Joel L. (Tammy) Workman of Catlettsburg, Ky., two daughters and a son-in-law Pamela Sue Workman and Fiance Robert Johnson of South Daytona, FL, Penny W. (Steven "Bear") Salyers of Kenova, WV.; six grandchildren Courtney Napier of Huntington, WV, Jordan Wayne Morris of South Daytona, FL., Tyler Joel Salyers of Kenova, WV., Joelle Dawn Workman of Catlettsburg, Ky., Clayton M. Littell of Deland, FT, and Cameron M. Littell of Catlettsburg, Ky.; two great-grandchildren Marley B. Napier of Huntington, WV. and Connor W. Morris of South Daytona, Fl. and another great grandchild due in March. She is also survived by two sisters Linda Thorpe and Janice Elkins and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 PM. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

ELIAS GARLAND MOORE, age 80, of Louisa died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Kings Daughters Medical Center of Ashland, KY. Elias was born November 21, 1932 in Oma, WV. He is the son of the late Herbert and the late Vina (Maynard) Moore. He was predeceased by his wife, Bessie Harmon on 02/03/2003. He served in the Army during the the Korean war. He was a retired United Mine Workers Coal Miner. He is survived by three daughters: Vicky (Ronald) Scott of Versailles, KY, Debbie (Randy) Brown of Louisa, KY, Tammy (Greg) Stepp of Louisa, KY and four sons: Garland Nelson (Marti) Moore of Louisa, KY, Timothy Elias (Abbie) Moore of Louisa, KY, Henry (Sherri) Moore of Louisa, KY, Elias Garland (Drema Lynn) Moore of Louisa, KY; Brother of two sisters: Inez Scarbro of Fairmont, WV, Louise Hensley of Cincinnati, OH and three brothers: Donald Lee Moore of New Albany, IN, Jerry Moore of Lovely, KY, Leslie Moore of Leesburg, FL; He also has 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother, Herbert Moore Jr., sister, Rebecca Moore, brother, Raymond Moore, brother, Eugene Moore. The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 12 at Wilson Funeral Home 1270 Hwy 2565, Louisa, KY with Rev. Ron Burger officiating. Burial will be in Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa, KY. Calling hours were Friday, January 11 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Wilson Funeral Home 1270 Hwy 2565, Louisa, KY. Online Condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralhomeky.com

ETHEL NAPIER BAUMAN, 83, of Proctorville, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 11, 2013. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Brother Luther Dingess officiating. Burial followed in the Justice Cemetery. Ethel was born on November 2, 1929 to, the late Albert G. Napier and Dakota Mathis. She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church in Sterling, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Ethel was preceded in death by brother Lark Napier and two infant brothers. Surviving is her loving husband. Winton W. Bauman, five sons James A. Napier of Kenova, WV, Larry C. Napier (Laura) of Proctorville, Ohio and Albert Z. Napier (Stephanie) of Genoa, Dennis and Roger Bauman both of Wooster, Ohio, one daughter Linda Landis (Tom) of Burbank, Ohio, four brothers French Napier, William Napier (Betty), James F. Napier (Jean) all of Wayne. WV and Richard Napier of Ceredo, WV. 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Friends called from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

GARY LEE PRIDDY, 71, of Kenova, widower of Eileen Priddy, died Jan. 12, 2013, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center, Huntington. There will be no services held. Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements.

PAUL D. ROSS, SR., age 84, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired as Director of Police from Norfolk and Western Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railroad after 34 years of service. He was born to the late Reverend Paul Ross and Pearl Adkins Ross in Wayne County, W.Va. He is also preceded in death by his son, Craig Stephen Ross; brother, Curtis Ross; and two sisters, Joyce Copley and Patricia Ross. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Joanne Bunn Ross; son, Paul D. Ross, Jr. "Doug" and wife Sandy of Celina, TN; three brothers, Thomas Ross and wife Lynn of Marietta, GA, Claude Johnson Ross and friend Beverly Gilbert of Marietta, GA, and Charles Glen Ross and wife Shelia of Blacklick, OH; sister, Freda Stefanica of Rittman, OH; brother-in-law, Charles Copley of Broadway, VA; sister-in-law, Jane Ross of Hilliard, OH; three grandchildren, Jamie Ross, Kelly Justice, and Josh Ross; and six great grandchildren, Autumn Ross, Darry Ross, James Ross, Mason Ross, Brady Ross, and Austin Justice. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Reynolds officiating. An Honor Guard will be provided by Norfolk Southern Railroad Agents. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens where Norfolk and Western Special Agents Greg Duncan, Buck Goforth, Steve Hanes, Lew Kellison, Robert Petties, and Harry Woods will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Omer M. Bunn, Robert Hagy, Waylon Jessee, Fred Jones, Howard Johnson, Jerry Wilson, Randall Brooks, and Elmer Younce. Military honors will be provided by Highland Veteran's Honor Guard and the VA National Guard. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Wellmont Hospice House for their excellent care. Memorial contributions may be made to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steeles Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. The family of Paul D. Ross, Sr. is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).

SHIRLEY NORRIS ROSS, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. There will be a gathering of family and friends on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ramada Inn Conference Center, 3094 16th Street Road, Huntington. Shirley was born Feb. 22, 1932, in Ceredo, W.Va., a daughter of the late Earl Wright Norris and Hazel Ewing Norris. She was a member of the Madison Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Ross; five brothers, Wilber, John, Jimmy, Edgar and Earl Lee Norris; and three sisters, Mary Hope Meyer, Virginia Johnson and Juanita O'Neal. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Marsha Williams of Huntington, and Danny and Diane Williams of Morgantown, W.Va.; a daughter, Linda Williams of Huntington; four grandchildren, Bryan Waugh, Michael Mattison, Hannah Williams and Paris Frich; and two great-grandchildren, Danielle Waugh and Dakota Waugh. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Madison Avenue Christian Church Youth Camp Scholarship Fund, 722 12th Street West, Huntington, WV 25704. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

ANN GAIL MULLEN, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Ann was born Sept. 20, 1926, a daughter of the late Sylvester Truman and Minnie Myrtle Endicott Crockett. She was a retired selector from Owens-Illinois, Inc., and was a member of Lavalette Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Hurtley Mullen Jr.; her daughter, Virginia Ann Mullen; and her siblings, Carroll Crocket, Golden Crockett, Lee Crockett and Marie Crockett. Ann is survived by her three children, James Mullen of Huntington, W.Va., Bill (Peggy) Mullen of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Carol Ann Mullen of Huntington, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; her sister, Martha Simpkins of Beverly Hills, Fla.; her brother, Virgil Crockett of Wayne, W.Va.; and her special niece and caregiver Barbara McKenzie. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Hospice of Huntington. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.schneidergriffin.com.

THERMAN W. DISHMAN, 77, of Lavalette, WV., husband of Roberta Jean Meredith Dishman, passed away Monday January 14, 2013 in the Huntington VA Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:30 pm Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel, by Pastor Helen Wolfe, Pastor Statton Wolfe and Pastor Diane Bailey. He was born November 10, 1935 in Wayne County, WV a son of the late Thurman and Exer Stumbo Dishman. He was a retired supervisor with General Motors. In addition to his wife, Therman is survived by his son David Dishman; four daughters and a three sons in law Nancy Sandee, Debbie and Tom Maynard, Kathy and Alan Smith and Beverly and Kenneth Soper; six grandchildren Tiffany, John, Crystal, Tony, Gregory and Meredith and four great grandchildren Ethan, Eva, Hunter and Wren. Friends may visit with the family from 6:00 p.m. Thursday until service time at 7:30 p. m. at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

GERALDINE P. YOUNG, 87, of Kenova, W.Va., died Monday, January 14, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. She was born November 11, 1925, in McDonald, Pa., a daughter of the late Peter and Evelyn Boynes Pascoe. Gerry was a former City Clerk for the City of Kenova and she also worked as a secretary for Huntington Piping. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kenova. In addition to her parents, Gerry was preceded in death by her husband James H. Young, Sr.; one sister and three brothers. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law James, Jr., and Shonda Young of Huntington, W.Va.; one daughter and son-in-law Gerri Beth and Rick Chaffin of Kenova; one step-daughter Emma Jane Harvey and her husband Dick; one grandson Chris Chaffin and his wife Jacqui of Kenova; two granddaughters, McKenzie Young and Mary Kate Young, both of Huntington; one precious great-grandson Ryan Chaffin and a special friend Elaine Young of Huntington. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted immediately following visitation at 7 p.m., with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. There will be a private family burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

BETTY LEA SMITH, 83, of Prichard, widow of Clifford Smith, died Jan. 14 in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was a retired LPN from Williamson (W.Va.) Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Mountain View Memory Gardens Chapel, Huddy, Ky. Visitation one hour before service at the cemetery chapel. Arrangements by Hatfield Funeral Chapel, Toler, Ky. www.hatfieldfc.com.

RICHARD MELVIN BOOTH, 73, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away at home on Jan. 16. Richard served in the U.S. Air Force before beginning his education at Marshall University. He began his career as a professor of Geography and taught at various schools including Marshall University, University of Kentucky and Bemidji State University. Richard later became a member of the Plumber and Steamfitters Union Local 521 and worked for Henderson Plumbing until retirement. He was a lifelong member of the Guyandotte Masonic Lodge. He spent many happy hours creating a legacy for his family through his oil paintings as his father, Melvin Booth, did years ago. He also enjoyed passing on the history of our area as a guide at the Heritage Farm. Richard is remembered by his wife of 28 years, Patty. He is also remembered by daughter, Lisa LaFon and husband Larry; son, Adam Booth and wife Krista; stepdaughter, Lisa Tackett and husband Doug; stepson, Rocky Crouch and wife Shelly; and one brother, David Booth. Richard will be missed by his adored grandchildren, Makena and Rylee Booth, Savanna and Troy LaFon, Raeanna and Todd Tackett, Sara Crouch and Brittany and Courtney Little. A funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Klingel-Carpenter by Dan Priest. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until service time. Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com.

IMOGENE ELLIS WALLACE, 84, of Prichard, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 6:26 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Little Hurricane Freewill Baptist Church on Little Hurricane Creek Road, Prichard, WV. Burial will follow at the Ellis Cemetery, Prichard. She was born September 29, 1928 in Hubbardstown, WV to the late Curtis Ellis and Esther McComas Ellis. Imogene worked as a telephone operator for Ohio Bell for several years and then became a mother and a homemaker. She was a member of Little Hurricane Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Taylor Wallace Jr., two sisters Lorene Ellis Cottrell and Madeline Ellis, three brothers, Charles, Lucean and Ira Virgil Ellis. Surviving is her daughter, Esther Jean Wallace Pack, of Prichard, WV, son-in-law Virgil Dale Pack, two grandchildren Myra Lynn and Brittany Taylor Pack, two brothers Russell Ellis of Rittman, Ohio and Douglas A. Ellis of Prichard, WV. Imogene will be greatly missed by family, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne is in charge of the arrangements.

GERALDINE BIAS SHEPPARD, 81, of East Lynn, W.Va., was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Jan. 17, 2013, after a long illness in her home. She was born Sept. 27, 1931, in Lincoln County, a daughter of the late Walter and Anna McCallister Bias. She was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters. Geraldine graduated from Hamlin High School in 1949. She is survived by three daughters, Sharon Johnson Fuller, Robbin Renee Johnson Manuel of Clifton Park, N.Y., and her husband James; and two granddaughters, Madison Renee Manuel and Kathryn Nicole Manuel, and Mitzi Johnson, her loving, dedicated caregiver of East Lynn, W.Va.; and grandson, J. R. Johnson of Clearwater, Fla. She will be greatly missed by her only surviving sibling, Vermal J. Bias, and his wife Delores J. Carter Bias of Ona, and their three children. Before her illness, she thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and working on her yard. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Visitation will be after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.

MAE "GRANNY" THOMPSON, 85, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev. Ray Vance officiating. Burial will be in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Granny was born Oct. 22, 1927, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lonnie Everett and Norma Mae Rutherford Abbott. She was Baptist by faith and sang in local gospel groups for years, including the Gospel Tide and Family of Prayer. She was preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Kyle Wyrick; and by her second husband, Mark Thompson; one brother, James Abbott; and two grandsons, Eric Wyrick and Donald Miles. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Miles and her husband Bill, who was Granny's special beloved son-in-law of Barboursville, W.Va., and Gloria Perry of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two sons, Marvin (Sandy) Wyrick of Stantonsburg, N.C., and Bruce (Zandra) Wyrick of Logan, Ohio; seven grandsons; one granddaughter, 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at St. Mary's Medical Center for all their excellent care. Pallbearers will be Jeff, Billy and Chris Miles, Kyle Perry, Hunter Meehling, C. J. Coyle and Bevin Chafin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1400 Hal Greer Blvd., Huntington, WV 25701, Salvation Army or the charity of one's choice. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

EMMA MAE HUNDLEY, 82, of Dunlow, WV, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Kentucky. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Rev. Scott Burnette and Elder Tommy Damron. Burial followed at the Perry Ridge Cemetery at Dunlow, WV. She was born May 12, 1930 at Wilsondale, WV, a daughter of the late Nathan and Sara Aldridge Perry. She was a homemaker and member of the Echo United Baptist Church. Her husband, Homer Hundley, brothers Allen and Henry Perry, and infant siblings Harrison, Thomas, Alice and Anna May Perry also preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, J. R. Hundley of Prichard, WV, Willis Howard Hundley (Mai), and Henry Dale Hundley (Redia), all of Dunlow, WV; four sisters, Hattie Lucas of Youngstown, FL, Jannivee Copley (Jess) of Dunlow, WV, Lou Hampton (Garth) of Fort Gay, WV, and Fran Burnette (Chick) of Dunlow, WV; five brothers, Joe Perry (Bessie) of Lavalette, WV, Casa Perry of Dunlow, WV, Jesse Perry (Caroline) of Cleveland, Ohio, Carl Perry (Charmylene), also of Cleveland, Ohio, and Frank Perry of Lavalette, WV; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.

BERTHA ROBERTSON, 83, of Wayne, West Virginia, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, West Virginia. She was born November 5, 1929 at Ferguson, WV, a daughter of the late Allen and Mahala Shannon Clark. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Glen Ervin Robertson, a daughter, Diana Robertson, a son, Timothy Robertson, a sister, Ethel Jackson, and a brother, Paul Clark, also preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Harold Eugene" Butch" Robertson (Charlotte) of Wayne, WV, and Michael Robertson of Ashboro, NC; a daughter-in-law, Janice Robertson of Winston-Salem, NC; four sisters, Doris Pratt (Roy) of Wayne, WV, Lois Trogdon (Jack) of Lavalette, WV, Judy Adkins (Doug) of Uniontown, OH, and Janet Ashley (Robert) of Ravenswood, WV; three brothers, Carl Clark of Lavalette, WV, Earl Clark (Dora Ann), and Allen Bruce Clark (Ida), all of Wayne, WV; five grandchildren, Andrea Perry (Charles), Scott Robertson, Christopher Robertson, Chad Robertson, and Joshua Robertson; two great-grandchildren, Charles Ethan Perry and Caleb Andrew Perry; and a special friend, Delcie Trautwein of Florida. By her request, there will be no visitation or services. Morris Funeral Home is assisting her family.

AUDRA NUNLEY, 88, of Proctorville, OH, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Edwin Harper. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. She was born March 8, 1924 in Wayne, WV, a daughter of the late Charles Maynard and Evelyn Deskins Maynard. Audra was a retired home health care aide and was a Baptist by faith. A sister, Dorothy Langdon also preceded her in death, along with a son, Lester Lee Nunley, Jr, and brother Cyrus Deskins. Survivors include a daughter, Sherry Massie and husband, James of Proctorville, OH; daughter-in-law Sarah Nunley of Huntington, WV, five grandchildren, Tena Copas, Audra Nicholson, Scott Massie, Medina Brammer and Heath Nunley; fourteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

EUGENE LEE WELLMAN, 85, of Huntington, W.Va., reunited with his beloved wife of 64 years, Betty, in Heaven after passing away Sunday, January 20, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 23rd, at First Baptist Church in Ceredo by the Rev. Cleo Watson. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Gene is survived by his daughter, Linda (Gene) Smith of Huntington; two sons, David Wellman of Huntington and Chuck (Lori) Wellman of Milton; two sisters, Phyllis Pierce of Huntington and Delores Nichols of Bristol, Connecticut; and one brother, Joe Freeman of Franklin Furnace, Ohio.; three granddaughters, Kacey (Ben) Johnson of Wayne, and Jordan Hancock and Kara Hancock of Milton; three grandsons, Nick Wellman and Drew Wellman of Ceredo, and Dylan Wellman of Milton; one great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Wellman of Ceredo; and two great-grandsons, Lincoln Johnson and Maximus Johnson of Wayne. Gene was born November 19th, 1927, and raised in the Big Hurricane area before moving to Huntington as a teenager. He loved writing songs, a hobby he maintained from his teenage years to his final days on this earth. He was a kind man who loved his family and his church, and was rarely seen without a smile on his face. On the dreariest of days Gene could often be heard singing, "It's such a pretty world today, look at the sunshine." He wrote more than 1,000 songs over the decades, including "The Little White Church," "Holy Life Insurance," "Fried Potatoes," "Please Throw Away the Glass," and "Big Blue Eyes," to name a few. He was so proud of those tunes, and his family was so proud of him for writing them. Gene was a devout Christian, faithfully serving at Tucker Memorial Baptist Church in Huntington and at First Baptist Church in Ceredo of which he was a member when he passed away. He worked many years and many long hours delivering bread throughout the region for Heiner's Bakery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time on Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Ceredo. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

JAMES EDMOND "EDDIE" DYER, 22, of Ironton, Ohio, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Ky., after battling cancer. He was born June 30, 1990, in Huntington, W.Va., to James and Darlene Dyer. He attended England Hill Free Will Baptist Church, Campbell Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and Sunshine Free Will Baptist church regularly. He graduated from South Point High School where he lettered in football and obtained a certification as heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Russell and Gladys May; his paternal grandfather, Fred Dyer; an uncle, Arnie May; and a cousin, Miles Paxton. He is survived by his wife, Debra Barney Dyer; two sisters and brother-in-law, Amanda and Andrew McCormick of Catlettsburg, Ky., and Alexis Dyer of South Point, Ohio; three nephews, James Creighton Dyer, Richard Kelley Jr., and Michael Kelley; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Emory and Cindy Barney of Ironton, Ohio; grandmother and grandfather, Betty and Bill Morris; a special aunt, Florence May; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Eddie is also survived by two of his best friends, Shane and Shawn Freize since childhood. He enjoyed many special times with Shane and Shawn and enjoyed their company. During his battle with cancer, he stayed at the Hope Lodge in Lexington, Ky., where he met and befriended many. Also, during his battle with cancer he doctored with an amazing doctor, Dr. Dennie Jones at UK Markey Cancer Center. Eddie stayed strong throughout his battle with cancer and had a positive outlook on life through his Savior, Jesus Christ. Eddie knew through his faith in the Lord that he was a winner either way whether he went or whether he stayed. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at England Hill Freewill Baptist Church by Pastor Willie May. Burial will follow in May Family Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church at 10201 Mayo Trail Road Catlettsburg, KY 41129. Contributions may be made to Hope Lodge 1500 College Way Lexington, KY 40502. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. Reger Funeral Home, Huntington is in charge of arrangements.

VERNON ASBURY "TOM" ADKINS SR., 81, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. He was born Nov. 3, 1931, at Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late Tillman and Mary Lee Crockett Adkins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue Adkins; and a son, Timothy Dwayne Adkins. He is survived by three sons, one sister, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. A visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at Hall Funeral Home Proctorville, Ohio. A private burial will be held at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, W.Va. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

ELLA LOUISE WILSON, 87, of Huntington passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Paul Ray Farley. She was born March 17, 1925 in Logan, W. Va. a daughter of the late Rad and Lena Jeffrey Eskins. She was a homemaker, attended Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church and was a faithful member of the Westmoreland Senior Citizens Group. Ella was a social butterfly and enjoyed southern gospel and country music very much. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Wayne "Bud" Huffman, her second husband Ozion Wilson, a daughter Vicki Denise Wilson, a brother Paul Eskins and four sisters Margaret Glycides, Fonnie Hannah, Velva Clark and Frances Jordan. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law Wandell and Patricia Huffman, Randy and Kelly Huffman, two daughters and sons-in-law Janet and Mack Bailey, Sharon and Patrick Cox, five grandsons Scott, Steve, Luke and Dustin Huffman, and Todd Cox, three granddaughters Sherri Seda, Michelle McCarty and Alyson Huffman, four great-grandsons Brycen and Braxton McCarty and Joshua and Kyle Huffman, five great-granddaughters Brittany Seda, Kelsey Huffman, Jacquetta Drenda, Joni and Amber Huffman; two brothers and a sister in law Herbert Eskins and Johnny and Irene Eskins; several nieces and nephews and a special friend Jenny McCallister. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Westmoreland Senior Citizens Group, 3609 Hughes St., Huntington, WV 25704 or the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Friends may call from 1 pm until service time at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

NORMAN HENSLEY, 77, of Kenova, husband of Myrtle Hensley, died Jan. 23, 2013, in St. Mary's Medical Center. He was a retired electrician with Service Machine Company. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Reger Funeral Chapel; burial will follow in Hensley Family Cemetery, Indian Branch, Wayne County. Visitation one hour before service. www.regerfh.com.

DARRELL GARTIN, age 66, of Fort Gay, WV died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Cornerstone Hospital Huntington, WV. Darrell was born November 10, 1946 in Ranger, WV. He is the son of the late Charles Frank and the late Maudie May (McNeely) Gartin. He was a coal truck driver. He is survived by two sisters; Bonnie L. Boggs of UT, Faye Sparks of FL and four brothers; Harrison D. Gartin of Louisa, KY, Glen E. Gartin of Fort Gay, WV, Allen Gartin of Fallsburg, KY, Danny R. Gartin of Louisa, KY; The funeral was held 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Wilson Funeral Home Inc., 1270 Hwy 2565, Louisa, KY with Bro. Elmo Canterbury officiating. Burial followed in Hewlett Cemetery, Fallsburg, Ky

JAMES DAVIS MORRISON, 83, of Ashland, passed away Jan. 25, 2013, at his residence. He was born Aug. 15, 1929, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Cyril Eugene and Lena Davis Morrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Glen Morrison and Stanley Morrison; and a sister, Eugenia Barnett. James was a graduate and lifelong supporter of Wayne High School and Marshall University. He was a United States Korean War veteran and self-employed Food Broker. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara June Kimberlin Morrison of Ashland; two sons, Mike Morrison and wife Jan of Huntington, W.Va., and Kent Morrison and wife Diane of Ashland; a daughter, Barbara Ross and husband Ron of Ashland; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Morrison of Huntington, W.Va.; a grandson, Ian Simpson; five step-grandchildren, Ryan Sarver, Ron Ross Jr., Patrick Ross, Abby Barnes and Shelley Murphy; and a host of special cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Community Hospice Home Care and Care Center for the outstanding care Jim received during his final days. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at Steen Funeral Home, Central Avenue Chapel, by the Reverend Rod Barnett. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Homeless Veterans Resource Center, 624 9th St., Huntington, WV 25702, or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhome.com.

MARY JO JACKSON, 77, of Huntington, W.Va., died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at home. She was born Oct. 23, 1935, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Raymond and Florene Thompson Ferguson. Mary Jo was a homemaker and loved caring for her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Jackson; one sister and one brother. She is survived by her beloved children, four sons and two daughters-in-law, Jeff and Charlie Jackson, Jim and Terri Jackson, John Jackson and Joe Jackson; one daughter, Leigh Ann Jackson; a special grandson, J.C. Jackson; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, two brothers and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at the 20th Street Baptist Church, Kenova with Pastor Hugh Summers officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

TERRI GAIL DAMRON, 32, of Wayne, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Cornerstone Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Michael Dillon officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born Nov. 10, 1980, to Calvin Samuel Damron Jr. and Bonnie Perry Damron of Wayne, W.Va. Terri was preceded in death by her grandparents, Calvin S. Damron, Aily L. Perry and Georgia Perry; two uncles, Wendell Messer and William H. Damron; aunt, Janet Perry; and cousin, Bryan Perry. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Lori Damron Fizer (Brandon) of Lavalette, W.Va.; three brothers, Seth Damron of Huntington, W.Va., Calvin S. Damron III (Stephanie) and Perry S. Damron (Lesa), all of Genoa, W.Va.; grandmothers, Evelyn Kearns and Anna Lee Damron, both of Huntington, W.Va.; nieces and nephews, Madison, Savannah, Delaney Fizer, Draven Damron, Zachary, Kinsey, Ashley and Corey Damron. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va.

JIMMIE LOU WHITLEY, 90, of Huntington, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at the Caring Hands, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church by Father Dean Borgmeyer. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Jimmie was retired from the Keith-Albee Theater and worked as a volunteer after her retirement with HELP for Animals. Jimmie was born on October 2, 1922, in Huntington, W.Va., the daughter of the late Fred Zane and Dove Rader Cyrus. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Albert Sickinger and second husband Max Whitley. She is survived by her daughter Barbara Ann Hickey, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a special friend Gail Adkins. Friends may call from 6 to 8 .m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

ROBERT C. WELDER, 78, formerly of Shoals, widower of Shirley Welder, died Jan. 27, 2013, in River Bend Health Care, South Point, Ohio. He was a retired educator with Pocahantas County schools. Arrangements incomplete at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington. www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

NORMA JEAN WALKER, 80 of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor C.J. Adkins. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Norma was born Feb. 2, 1932, in Richmond, Ind., a daughter of the late Donald and Bertha McMullen Ruby. She was a former employee of ACF and of the Town of Ceredo Water Office; she served as the Past Matron of Marcum Chapter # 61 Order of Eastern Star and was a member of Westmoreland Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Walker. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Patricia Walker of Monroe, N.C.; grandchildren, Shawn and James Walker of Monroe, N.C.; and great-grandchildren, Austin, Noah, Maci, Bailee Ann and James Case Walker. Her brothers Reginal, Clyde, Howard, Mark and Mike Ruby, as well as sisters Charlotte Starrin, Jeanie Stamper, Patty Thall, Beverly Sue Charles and Jo Ann Kenworthy survive her. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.regerfh.com.

GLENNA LOUISE LESTER GILKERSON, 90, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord in the early morning of Jan. 28, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at Booton-Millers Fork Baptist Church, where she was a lifelong member, by Brother Jimmie Lester and Brother John Lee Gilkerson. Burial will follow at Gilkerson Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. She was born August 16, 1922, in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Millard Lester and Ellen Lucas Lester. Glenna was a retired cook for the Wayne County School System. Her husband, Paul Virgil Gilkerson, also preceded her in death, along with five sisters, Sadie Preston, Inez Price, Reba Adkins, Thelma Lester and Violet Davis; and three brothers, Lonnie, Elihu and Leslie. Survivors include two sons, Larry Eldon Gilkerson and wife Sharon of Chicago, Ill., Ronnie Dale Gilkerson and wife Laura of Nicholasville, Ky.; a daughter, Robin Stephens and husband Archie of Wayne, W.Va.; four grandsons, Mark Gilkerson of Chicago, Ill., Grant Gilkerson of Fort Thomas, Ky., Adam McKay of Bardstown, Ky., and Daniel Stephens of Wayne County, W.Va.; three granddaughters, Louise Grassi of Chicago, Ill., Julie Kirkpatrick of Ft. Thomas, Ky., Michelle Steele of Wayne, W.Va.; five great-grandsons, Ryan, Nate, Benjamin, Logan and Kaden; five great-granddaughters, Lily, Sophia, Alyssa, Anna, Emma; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

PRISCILLA PLYBON STILTNER, 59, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Brother Willis Mills. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Priscilla was born Feb. 14, 1953, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late William and Iris Norris Plybon. She was a truck driver with Prestera Trucking of South Point, Ohio, and a member of Spring Valley Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving is her husband of 30 years, Thurel Stiltner; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Pam Mooney and Adam and Johanna Stiltner; one daughter, Tina Mooney; and seven grandchildren, Heather, Alyssa, Jessica, Addy, Gavin, Ethan and Gwendolyn. Also surviving her are three sisters and brothers-in-law, Penny and Gary Laslo, Paula and Rick Byrd, Phyllis and Dennie Eastham, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.regerfh.com.

MR. DANA T. NAPIER SR., 78, of Switzer, departed this life Wednesday, January 30, 2013, in Mingo County. Born June 28, 1934, at Maysburg, he was a son of the late Charles Henry and Vada Mae Browning Napier. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Hascal Ray Napier; sister, Audrey Harrison, and grandson, Brad Bowens. Mr. Napier was a member Nighbert Memorial United Methodist Church where he was a former Trustee, Financial Teller, and member of the Pastor Appreciation Trustee. He was also a member of the Aracoma Lodge No. 99 at Logan, a 32nd Degree KCCH Scottish Rite Mason, member of the Beni Kedem Shrine Temple at Charleston, 50 year member, and York Rite. Mr. Napier was a Federal Mine Inspector, was the General Superintendent of Wolf Creek Colliers and served in the National Guard. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Betty Hunter Napier; children, Tammie (Terry) Bowens of Waynesboro, Va., and Dana T. "Scott" (Margaret) Napier of Riverview, Fla.; grandchildren, Jennifer (Justin) Bates of Morrow, Ohio, and Michelle (P.D.) Lowe of Yolyn; great-grandchildren, Dylen Bates, Hannah Bates, Taylor Lowe and Joseph Lowe; a special cousin, Bill R. Browning; several special nieces and nephews, and a host of family and friends. Memorial Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, February 3, at Nighbert Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Beckett officiating. In keeping with his wishes, his body will be cremated. Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Chapmanville is in charge of arrangements.

MARLA ELIZABETH McDIVITT BLAKE, 44, of Prichard, W.Va., loving wife of Michael Blake, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born Nov. 2, 1968, in Bellevue, Ohio, a daughter of Linda Weller Rohrbacher of Bellevue, Ohio, and the late Jack McDivitt. She formerly worked at Lewis Fashion Eye Wear. Marla also devoted her life to her young daughter and son living at home, Maggie Elizabeth Blake and Joseph Michael Blake. Additional survivors include a sister, Jill McDivitt and a brother, Andy McDivitt, both of Bellevue, Ohio; a wonderful sister-in-law, Katie Hodges of Hurricane, W.Va.; and a host of other close relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Auxter Funeral Home, Bellevue, Ohio, and inurnment will be in Fireside Cemetery, Bellevue. Condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

ONA ADAMS ROSS, 79, of Huntington, WV, formerly of Genoa, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Phillip Warren and Pastor Hurston Webb officiating. Burial followed at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. Ona was born on August 3, 1933 in Wayne County, WV to the late Jeff Adams and Cora Kelly Adams. She was a homemaker and a member of Prince of Peace Church in Huntington, WV. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Emmitt Ross, three sisters Lillian Williamson, Eileen Ball and Norma Rowe, brother Billy Adams and granddaughter Sandra Ramey. Surviving are her three daughters, Kathie Ferguson (Ron), Patty Ross, and Cora Mead (Dale) all of Huntington, WV, two sons Jeff Ross (Darlene) of Johnstown, Ohio, and Emmitt Larry Ross (Deidre) of Genoa, WV, 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 3 great- great grandchildren. With special mention, her extended family, four grandchildren and their spouses, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and all of the other children that have adopted her in their lives. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

LOIS JUNE WHITE, 81, of Kenova, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House on Jan. 30, 2013. She was born on May 3, 1931, a daughter of Charles Ferguson and Madge Brumfield Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Okie Carroll White; and her sisters, Henrietta Smith and Charline Ferguson. She is survived by her nephew, C.W. McCormick (Jacqueline); grand-niece, Cheryl Blevins, (Buster) and grand-nephew, David McCormick. Also surviving are her great- grand-nieces, Andrea May and Amanda McClure (Jason); and great- grand-nephew, Jordan Blevins (Samantha); her great-great- grand-nieces, Caitlyn Porter, Josilyn May and Madison McClure; and her great- great- grand-nephew, Matthew McClure; and a special family friend, Frank Gennett. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Route 75 in Kenova with Pastor Mark Booth officiating. Visitation will be on Jan. 31, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

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