LEVA "SISSY" WILEY NEACE, 74, of Kiahsville, W.Va., went to be with her Lord and Risen Savior on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Wiley and Sarah Bias Wiley; four brothers, Bernie, Dewey, Ken and Mark Wiley; and one daughter, Kathy Lynn. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Virgil "Ed" Neace; one daughter, Nicole "Nikki" (Bill) Rickman of Louisa, Ky.; two sons, Eddie Neace and Rev. Clifford Jason Neace, both of Kiahsville; one grandson, Luke Alan Rickman of Louisa, Ky.; four sisters, Sharon Smith of Port Ritchie, Fla., Peachie (Billie Jo) Harless of Chapmanville, W.Va., Judy (Midge) Thompson and Kathy (Dale) Dalton both of Harts, W.Va.; and one brother, Winchester "Checker Bo" (Ruth Ann) Wiley of Ringgold, Ga. She was a very special Nana to Miranda Nicole Kruk. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Montana Freewill Baptist Church with Ernest Vance and Bennie Dean officiating. Burial will follow at Peaceful Mountain Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the church. McGhee-Handley Funeral Home West Hamlin, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.

CONNIE SUE MAYNARD, 55, of Dunlow, formerly of Lovely, Ky. went to heaven to be with the Lord on Tuesday April 2, 2013. She was born July 14, 1957 in Martin County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late James and Dorothy McCoy Maynard. Two brothers, John Maynard, and David Maynard, and three sisters, Kathleen Maynard Mills, Joyce Maynard Newsome, and Bonnie Maynard Salmons, also preceded her in death. Connie was married to Troy F. Maynard and they resided at Cabwaylingo National State Forest, where she spent her days being a devoted, gentle, kind, caring, understanding, and loving, housewife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was always slow to take and quick to give. Survivors include one brother, James Maynard of Ohio; three sisters. Francis Maynard Moore, Loucile Maynard Dials, and Betty Maynard all of Lovely, Ky.; four children, Cynthia C. Jude Watts, and her husband Michael Shayne, of Wayne, W.Va., Melissa D. Jude, of South Charleston, W.Va., Rodney B. Jude, and his wife Cassie, of Wayne, and Christopher L. Hallam, of South Charleston; four grandchildren, Joshua David Jude, Wendell Taylor Johnson, Arabella Jude, and Allyssa Jude; and many extended family members. A celebration of Connie’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, with Brother Harold Pelfrey officiating. Per her request her ashes will be scattered at the feet of her mother and father’s grave located at the family cemetery at Blacklog, Ky. at a later date, so she can, in her own words, "Fly away to FREEDOM." Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. We love you, Mommy Jude. You will forever live in the hearts of the many people whose lives you touched and undoubtedly everyone whom you’ve encountered.

OPAL LEE PAULEY, 79, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Michael Dillon officiating. Burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery, Wilson Creek. She was born on June 14, 1933, in Wayne County, W.Va., to the late Pearley Stephens and Mary Alice Sellards Stephens. Opal was preceded in death by her son, Tony Lee Pauley; sisters, Arinita Stephens and Kathleen Stephens Batten; and brothers, Pearley "Jack" Stephens and Glen Stephens. Surviving are her daughter, Sandra Stephens (James) of Wayne; and sons, Harold Pauley (Patty) of Lavalette and Dale Ray "Whitey" Pauley (Mary Ann) of Wayne. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2013, at the funeral home.

MINNIE DYER, 83, of Greenup, Ky., wife of Leonard Dyer Jr., died April 4, 2013 at her residence. She was born Aug. 16, 1929, to the late William "Bill" Holbrook and Edith VanNatter Holbrook. She was a retired retail manager and member of Greenup First Baptist Church. Minnie was not only a doer but also a giver to all the she loved and knew. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed traveling, quilting and music. She also had a very infectious laugh. Survivors include daughters, Portia Leonard of Wayne, W.Va.; stepdaughter, Peggy (Phil) Marcantonio of Canton, Ohio; stepsons, Durwin Dyer (Debbie) of Ona, W.Va., Norris Dyer (Carla) of Charleston, W.Va., and Leonard G. Dyer of St. Albans, W.Va.; brother, Jerry Holbrook of Axton, Va.; sisters, Norma Belt of Wayne, W.Va., and Joanna Holbrook of Wayne, W.Va.; grandchildren, Lori (Chris) Arthur, Mark Dyer, David Dyer, Dianna Dyer, Jack Leonard III, and Selena (Tim) Stephens, Alexandria Marcantonio, Adrianna Marcantonio, Ashley Marcantonio and Philly Marcantonio; great-grandchildren, Tennille (Jacob) Gilkerson, Kennetta Leonard, Portia Leonard and Nichlas Arthur; great-great-grandchildren, Levi, Emma, Kali and Case Gilkerson. Visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Music Family Funeral Home, Greenup, Ky., and from 10 a.m. to service time Monday at the funeral home. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2013, at Music Family Funeral Home, Greenup, Ky., with Dr. Thomas J. Melvin officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. Special thanks to Sue Phenix of Lloyd for all the loving care and help, and to the Community Hospice caregivers, Fallen and Casey Jo, and to the Greenup First Baptist Church for the food, prayer and visits to the family

JAMES FLOYD FLETCHER, 56, of Ft. Gay, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2013. He was born on May 11, 1956 at Dayton, Ohio, a son of the late Floyd Eldon Fletcher and Letha Porter Esque. He leaves behind two daughter, Kimberly Fletcher of Ft. Gay, and Stephanie Esque of Huntington, W.Va.; one son James Fletcher of Ft. Gay; three sisters, Margaret Meadows of South Point, Oh., Sharon Keaton and her husband Roger of Ona, W.Va., and Jeannette Couch and her husband Shane of Prichard, W.Va.; two brothers, Ray Fletcher and his wife Mary of Wayne, W.Va., and Paul Fletcher and his wife Sherry of Huntington; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Chandler officiating. Burial will follow in the Dial Prichard Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va. Friends may call two hours prior to funeral on Monday.

CHARLES MINNIS PERRY, 74, of Sugar Bowl Road in the Union Temple Community, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 5, 2013. He retired from Aus-Tex. Mr. Perry was a member of Mt. Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee and a dedicated Sunday School teacher for many years. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Raymond and Denise Perry of Chuckey; daughter: Marie Haun of Jonesborough; four grandchildren: Dale and wife Rebekah Perry, Cody Haun and wife Courtney, Sara Perry, and Callie Perry; two sisters: Goldie Adkins of Huntington, West Virginia, and Nellie Huggens of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Charley D. and Nanny Perry of Wayne, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years: Marlene; a brother: Garnet Dale Perry of Fort Gay, West Virginia; and a sister: Opal Ross of East Lynn, West Virginia. The family received friends 6-9 p.m. Monday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Kiser-Rose Hill Chapel with Rev. Dennis Daughtery and Rev. Alfred Cutshall officiating. Interment followed in Graceland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jerry Starr, Tony Roe, Randy Roberts, Jerry Darnell, Jimmy Cutshall, and Jimmy Harrison. Honorary pallbearers were the members of the Mt. Bethel FWB Church, Dr. Joseph Austin, and Dr. Stephen Flohr. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Bethel FWB Church Building Fund, in care of Linda Ricker, 403 Mt. Bethel Road, Greeneville, TN 37745. Online condolences may be made to the Perry family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com.

DANNY DEE RILEY, 72, of South Point, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. James Bolen and Elder Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at Sallie Smith Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. He was born July 31, 1940, in Lawrence County, Ohio, a son of the late Herschel and Thelma Pemberton Riley. He was a 1958 graduate of Chesapeake High School, where he was awarded "Male Athlete of the Year." He proudly served with courage and honor in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1958 to 1962. During his enlistment, he completed tours of duty in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, and was an instructor at Officer Training School for two years in Quantico, Va. He served as president, coach and mentor for South Point Youth Sports. In 2002, Danny retired from Aristech/Sunoco Chemicals in Haverhill, Ohio, after 31 years of service. He was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Marine Corps League detachment 340 in Huntington, as well as the Honor Guard Commander at the American Legion Post 93 in Kenova, W.Va. Danny enjoyed helping his fellow veterans as a DAV driver for the VA Medical Center in Huntington, where he had over 11,000 volunteer hours and logged 75,000 miles. Also preceding him in death was an infant son, Gregory Allen Riley; a brother, Dickie Riley; and and a brother-in-law, J. Bernard Clark. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Janice Pack Riley; a daughter, Michelle Riley Boggs and husband, James of Ashland, Ky.; a son, Shawn Daniel Riley and fiancé, Casey Spiller and her daughter, Jenna of Knoxville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Mason and Danielle Boggs of Ashland, Ky.; a sister, Barbara Clark of Chesapeake, Ohio; and a host of friends and additional family. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va.

Mrs. BEATRICE LUCAS DALTON, 82, of Greenup, Ky., formerly of Harts, W.Va., died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Our Lady of Bellefonte in Russell, Ky. Bea was born Dec. 14, 1930, at Harts, W.Va., a daughter of the late John and Jane Walker Lucas. Bea was a homemaker, after teaching across Lincoln County, W.Va., and owning her own upholstery business. She was also a member of the Eastern Star at the Smith Lodge #775 at Russell, Ky. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Thurl; brothers, Billy Lucas, Boyce (Pat) Lucas and John Dale Lucas; sisters, Mona (Arlie) Farley, Mayme (Billy) Toler and Bonnie Lucas. Survivors include her son, Randy (Colene) Dalton of Worthington, Ky.; and daughters, Gail (Dave) Mullins of Huntington, W.Va., and Tammy (Larry) Frazier of Greenup, Ky.; grandchildren, Amy (Rob) Bess of Russell, Ky., Dale (Alison) Mullins of Culloden, W.Va., Phillip Dalton and Randi Gail Dalton of Worthington, Ky., Becki (Justin) Donnell of Amarillo, Texas, and Brad (Nina) Rose of Tampa, Fla.; 11 great-grandchildren, Riley and Katie Bess, Grant and Kyle Mullins, Colton Donnell, Jayden and Jackson Roark, Hunter and Arabella Rose, Sean and Hayle Dalton. Bea also leaves behind a loving extended family who will cherish her memory; and her two precious canine companions whom she loved dearly, Panda and Bambi. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Service with Greg Dalton officiating. Burial will follow at the Dalton Cemetery at Little Harts, W.Va. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services at Chapmanville, W.Va. Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services at Chapmanville, W.Va., are in charge of the arrangements.

MACK LYCURGUS JORDAN, 98 of Huntington, went to be with Jesus, Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the VA Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Minister Billy M. Jordan and Pastor Phillip Warren. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. He was born March 19, 1915 in Huntington, WV a son of the late William and Florence Handley Jordan. He drove a truck all his life, even during WWII while serving in the Army. He was a member of Prince of Peace FWB Church where he loved going and he loved his Jesus. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Lucille Jordan; a son, Lowell Wooten, two daughters, Bettie Hampton and Bonestal Jordan; three grandsons, Greg Jordan, Leslie Jordan and Bryon Wooten, and one great grandson, Billy Jordan, Jr., and nine brothers and sisters. Survivors include, a son and daughter-in-law Billy Mack and Carol Jordan, one son-in-law, Bernard Hampton, two daughters and sons-in-law, Beulah Ann and Albert Thomas and Bonnie and Calvin Thomas all of Huntington, and one daughter and son-in-law of Chesapeake, Ohio, Barbara and Lee Shockley. In addition, 18 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, including one special niece Rabb Petit of California and a host of friends. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.regerfh.com.

CHARLINE HALL, 81, of Wayne passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Heath Wooten officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowen Cemetery, Huntington, WV. She was born January 18, 1932 in Pike County, KY to the late Charles Conley and Effie Stafford Conley. Charline was preceded in death by her husband Jack Lee Jay Hall Sr., daughter Delores Gail Hall, four sisters and 3 brothers. Surviving is her daughters Sheila (Joe) Hubbell of Wayne, WV, Cora (Don) Beare of Versailles, Ohio, and Patricia (Matt) Kholer, sons Jack (Jackie) Hall, Ralph Hall all of Wayne, WV, Keith (Debbie) Hall, Gary (Teresa) Hall and Brian Hall all of Barboursville. Also surviving is 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, and special nieces Donna Kay & Carol. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

LUCILLE ROBERTSON, 64, of Fort Gay, W.Va. passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House in Huntington. She was born March 28, 1949 in Fort Gay, a daughter of Hazel Robertson and the late Frank Dewey Robertson. She was a homemaker. In addition to her father Frank Dewey Robertson she was preceded in death by two brothers, Maxie Robertson of Columbus, Ohio and Lawrence Robertson of Fort Gay. Survivors include, four sisters, Myrtle Endicott of Wayne; Anna Lee Robinette of Chapman, Ky.; Carolynn Biggans of Sterling Heights, MI.; and Susie Damron of Louisa, Ky.; three brothers, Calvin Robertson of Louisa, Ky.; Woodrow Robertson of Fort Gay, W.Va.; and Jerry Robinson of Louisa, Ky.; Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Oak Grove Church, Fort Gay, W.Va. with Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial will follow at the Robertson Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 til 9:00 PM Wednesday at Oak Grove Church.

NORA BELLE FINLEY, 88, of Wayne, went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 8, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova. She was born February 17, 1925 in Ferguson, WV, a daughter of the late Okey Lovins and Mary Wallace Lovins Damron. Nora was a homemaker and member of the Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband, John Wallace Finley also preceded her in death, along with three sisters, Nellie Lovins Maynard, Hazel Little, Eva Salmons; four brothers, Noah, John, Roy Lovins and Glen Damron. Survivors include two brothers, Ralph Damron and wife, Dora of Dunlow, WV, Paul Damron and wife, Janet of West Salem, OH; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. The family would like to thank the staff at Wayne Nursing and Rehab Center, and the nurses on the 6th floor at St. Mary's Medical Center for the care and compassion given during her illness.

BASCOM LEE COPLEY, 63, of Dunlow, WV passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Dunlow, WV. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Turkey Creek Church, Dunlow, WV with Brother Emanuel Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in the Bascom Copley Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. He was born on September 1, 1949 in Dunlow, WV to the late Oliver and Gladys Thompson Copley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Walter Copley. Surviving are his two sons Lee Copley of Crum, WV and Jimmy Copley of Virginia, one sister Alma Jean May of Kenova, WV, one brother Tom Copley and wife, Virginia of Kenova, WV, a sister-in-law, Mary Copley of Kermit, WV, three very special friends: Mae Spaulding, Claude Spaulding and Manuel Stevens and a host of nieces and nephews. Bascom is also survived by four grandchildren. Friends called after 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2013 at Turkey Creek Church, Dunlow, WV.

AUTHO BLANKENSHIP, 67, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with The Lord and also join his son Jason on Thursday morning, April 10, 2013. He was born March 10, 1946, in Wayne County, a son of the late Clyde "Rooster" and Ellen Marie Blankenship. One sister, Quilla Ratcliff, also preceded him in death. He was the beloved husband of Hazel R. Blankenship for 39 wonderful years; the loving father to Hamilton Blankenship and his fiancé Noel Thompson, both of Corpus Christi, Texas, Edna (Glenn Jr.) of Huntington, Autho "A.J." Jr. (Annie) Blankenship of Portland, Texas, Dana (Roger) of Mammoth Cave, Ky., and Teresa Blankenship of Huntington. Autho's greatest joy was his grandchildren, Emily, Aaron, Savannah, Kaiden, "Tater" Blankenship, David and Hannah Trosper, Eric Thomspon, Eric Maynard, Robert Blankenship, Cody Carnes and Megan Blankenship. Also surviving are three brothers, Dexel (Wanda) Blankenship, Denny (Donna) Blankenship and Adrian (Carolyn) Blankenship; one sister, Annalou (Willis) Maynard; special niece, Karen Ratcliff; many additional nieces and nephews; and special friends, Kathy Miller and Glenn and Tina Burton. Autho was not only a great dad but a best friend. His signature laugh will never be forgotten. Amidst all the joking and playing around, we all knew that he was always there when we needed him. There was so much love in his heart for his children, grandchildren and also for animals. He would offer the shirt off his back to help anyone in need and always ready to help. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2013, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Johnny McSweeney officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

ROY FRANK PAULEY, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Louisa, Ky. on April 11, 2013, after an extended illness. He was born in SaltPetre, West Virginia (Wayne County), on January 22, 1924, the son of William and Victoria Ailif Pauley. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Pauley of Ona, West Virginia and a sister, Mavis Pauley Martin of Fort Gay. Frank is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Peggie Grace Pauley and his three children, Frank Ray Pauley (Sandy) of Fort Gay, W.V. , Rodney Pauley (Sharon), Vicki Pauley Bradley (Bill) all of Louisa, Ky., eight grandchildren and five great-ganddaughters. Frank was a graduate of Fort Gay High School class of 1943. During WWII he served in the United States Army as a high-speed diesel engineer. Later, Frank was employed by N&W Railroad as a telegraph operator. From 1948-1955, he was the owner and operator of Pauley’s Grocery in Williamson, WV. Frank and his wife then moved to Fort Gay, where he established Frank’s Market which he ran from 1956-1976. After retiring, Frank was employed with United States Postal service as a rural mail carrier. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a long time member of SaltPetre Christian Baptist Church. His life and accomplishments will be celebrated with a visitation at Young Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 2:00 PM at SaltPetre Christian Baptist Church with Reverend Frank Copley and Reverend Richard Maynard officiating. Burial in the Lynch cemetery with military honors will follow.

ANNA NAOMI HALL, 84, of Prichard, W.Va. went to be with the Lord Friday, April 12, 2013 while at home with her family at her side. She was born December 11, 1928 in Prichard, W.V. the daughter of the late Dency and Pearl Stewart Hazlett. She was the widow of the late Billy C. Hall. She waspreceded indeath by three daughters, Billie J. (Homer) Robertson, Kathy A. (Butch) Powell and Marsha L. (Jessee) Robertson, three grandchildren, and four siblings. She is survived by two daughters, Beverly June (Joe) Ekers and Carol Anne (Wally) Smith with whom she resided. Also surviving are 9 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, 7 siblings and a special friend, Ileta Willis. She was an active long time member of Community Chapel Church. She was an employee of Wayne Co. Community Services. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Monday, April 15, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Walter Smith and Rev. Samuel Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Bean Cemetery, Prichard, W.V. Visitation will be 6:00 til 9:00 PM Sunday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

MABEL" VIRGINIA" DEAN, age 98, formerly of Kenova, W.Va., passed away April 18, 2013, at Lincoln Lodge Retirement Residence. Virginia was born Aug. 24, 1914, in Wayne County, W.Va., to the late William Roy and Tokie (Jackson) Holland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Drewie Elisha Dean; brothers, Russell, Ralph and Roy Holland; and sisters, Louise (Tommy) Hamilton and Dorthy (Rod) Hamilton; children, Jack Dean, Betty (Danny) Desantis, Lois (Tony) Catalfina, Richard Dean, Mildred (Chuck) Frazier and Jo (Roger) Sullivan. Virginia is survived by son-in-law, Paul Roger Sullivan; brother, Patrick (Patricia) Holland; grandchildren, Robert (Margret) Johnson, Rebecca (Candy Gregg) Johnson, Melissa (Kevin) Dover, Melinda (Mathew) Hiser, Kelly (Charles) Williamson, Marc (Becci) Catalfina, Leigh (Todd Cramer) Reed, Tim Sullivan, Kimberly (Joe) Salem, Kevin (Ladonna) Dean; great-grandchildren, Andrew and David Johnson, Jeremy Dover, Carson and Allison Hiser, Vincent, Trenton and Deric Williamson, Meghan and Cameron Reed, Kaity Catalfina, Tyler and Evan Salem, Bailee Dean; numerous nieces and nephews. Virginia lived a long and healthy life. Her legacy is her family and she will be missed. Family and friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home, 1822 Chestnut St, Kenova, WV. Funeral Service will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Wayne County, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to a local food pantry.

ELIZABETH MARCUM, 71, of South Point, OH died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the Emogene Dolen Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. She was born February 3, 1942 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Allen Stroud and Brookie Parsley Stroud. She was retired from Merck-Medco in Columbus, OH. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Olive Maynard Sutherland and her husbands, Jay Maynard and Howard Sutherland and Edna Mae (Perry) Mills and her husband, Henry Perry; two brothers, Wayne Stroud and his wives Sarah Stroud and Jessie Mae Stroud and Orville Stroud; and two other brothers-in-law, Arnold Wallace and Liss Dillon. Survivors include a daughter, Caroline (Michael) Anderson of Burlington, NC; a son, Marty Lee (Bunny) Marcum of Defiance, OH; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters, Genieve Wallace of West Palm Beach, FL, Marie Dillon of Cookville, TN and Ollie (Eva) Smith and husband Robert of Somerset, KY; a brother, James (Betty) Stroud of Frankfort, OH a brother-in-law, Boyd Mills; a sister-in-law, Hazel Stroud of Grayson, KY; many beloved nieces and nephews and also many brothers and sisters in Christ.A memorial service will be held at a later date. Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, OH is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com

LESTER MERLE FLEMING, 59, of Wayne County, W.Va., went home to be with his Lord on Friday, April 19, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastor Greg Johnson, Pastor Jake Steele and Laddie Smith II officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. He was born Aug. 24, 1953, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Lester Walter and Mary Margaret (McCallister) Fleming. Merle had recently retired as the Director of Building and Maintenance at Marshall University School of Medicine. He was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Laura Fleming. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Betty Ruth (Spaulding) Fleming; his daughter, Christy (Jason) Queen of Wayne, W.Va.; his son, Stephen (Samantha Anderson) Fleming of Wayne; two grandchildren, Morgan and Maria Queen; three brothers, Walter (Dot) Fleming of Sevierville, Tenn., Stephen A. Fleming, and David (Connie) Fleming of Wayne County; a sister, Jennifer (Jim) Wright of Westfield, Ind.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home. Merle's gone fishin' with Dad.

RUSSELL DELBERT STEPHENSON, 68, formerly of Wayne, died April 19, 2013, at home in Corbin, Ky. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Johnson Tiller Funeral Home; burial will follow in Stephenson Family Cemetery. Visitation one hour before service.

DALLAS WALLER, 71, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at his home. He was born May 31, 1941 in Fort Gay, W.Va. a son of the late Charlie and Cora Bowens Waller. He was retired from Jefferies Mining Machinery Co. where he was a heat treater. Survivors include one brother, James Waller of Louisa, Ky.; one sister, Helen Fields of Las Vegas, NV.; Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 PM Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Copley Cemetery, Webb, W.Va. Visitation will be 6:00 til 8:00 PM Saturday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

KATHERINE "Katie" JEANETTE PLYMALE, 33, of Ashland, KY, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY. She was born November 2, 1979 in Lexington, KY a daughter of Shirley Jean Wyatt Plymale of Ashland and the late Ricky Allen Plymale. She was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School, Class of 1998. Katie was a server for the Marshall Hall of Fame Café in Huntington, WV. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her two beloved children, Kamryn Elyce Finley and Kalen Allen Finley, they were the lights of her life and she was devoted to them. Additional survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Dana Early of Ashland; her paternal grandparents, Richard and Jean Carver Plymale; her aunt, Lisa Jennings and her husband, John, all of Lexington, KY and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Katie’s smile would light up the room and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. immediately following the visitation with Elder Gary Blake officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made Community Hospice Care Center of Ashland, 2330 Polland Road, Ashland, KY 41101. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com

JACK RANDALL CYRUS, 71, of Flatwoods, Ky., husband of Carolyn McKenzie Cyrus, died April 25 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Ashland. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.; burial in Cyrus Cemetery, Louisa. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

RAYMOND WILDER LITTLE, 85, of Huntington, former resident of Kenova, WV passed away on April 25, 2013 at the VA Medical Center. He was born on January 31, 1928, a son of Grover Cleveland and Myrtle Little. He was a US Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Brenda Gail Little, his sister Thelma, and brothers: Bernard, Jim Bob, Grover "Zip" and Mack and 1 Grandchild, Tara, and 2 Great-grandchildren, Zoe and Chloe. He leaves behind his daughter Margaret and sons: Bernard, William, James and Kevin Little. Also surviving are 13 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren and his brother-in-law Harry Ferguson, Jim Bob’s wife Eileen and Mack’s wife Doris. Raymond was a Charter Member of the Kenova Volunteer Fire Department. Funeral services will be conducted by Minister John Holland at 2 PM, Monday, April 29, 2013 with full military rites provided by American Legion Post 93 in Kenova. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Kennedy Cemetery on Spring Valley Drive, Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

REV. STEPHEN EDWARD JEFFREY, 65, of Kenova, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the VA Medical Center. He was born Dec. 3, 1947, in Huntington, a son of the late Newman N. and Leva Johnson Jeffrey. He is also preceded in death by three brothers, Newman Neal Jeffrey Jr., David Raymond Jeffrey and Phillip Jeffrey; and one sister, Patricia Jeffrey. He was retired from the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Maxine McKinney Jeffrey; sons, Stephen Edward Jeffrey II (Valerie) of Catonsville, Md., and Jamison Lee Jeffrey (Lisa Peana) of Huntington; sisters, Judith Ann Warfield, Little Hocking, Ohio, and Eva Delores Garrett of Buffalo, S.C.; brothers, Richard Delano Jeffrey, Washington, W.Va., John Jeffrey of Ona, James Kenneth Jeffrey, Denver, Colo., and Gerald Douglas Jeffrey of Barboursville; one grandson, Anthony Michael Jeffrey; and one granddaughter, Audrey Ann Jeffrey. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2013, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Donnie Davis and Pastor Scott Byard. Burial will be in Baylous Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, April 28, 2013, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.

DAMON EVON MAYS, 62, of Huntington, W.Va., died Friday, April 26, 2013, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va. Burial will follow at Mays Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. He was born Feb. 11, 1951, in Huntington, a son of Gladys Adkins Mays of East Lynn and the late Eulin Mays. Damon retired from ACF Industries. Also preceding him in death were four brothers, Earsel, Carlos, Eulin Ray and Danny Mays. Survivors include daughter, Becky Sanders of West Hamlin, W.Va.; son, Jimmy Mays of Huntington; two sisters, Saundra Sansom and husband Grady of East Lynn and Shelia Perry and husband Charles of Proctorville, Ohio; three brothers, Dorsal Mays and wife Judy of Lesage, W.Va., Troy Mays and wife Connie of East Lynn, and Marvin Mays and wife Debra of Ona, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Adam Mays and Addison Sanders; and a host of additional family and friends. Friends may call two hours prior to services at the funeral home.

BETTY JO SLOVER, 82, of the Kenova and Huntington areas of West Virginia, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday morning, April 28, 2013. She was born Aug. 16, 1930, in Jefferson County, Tenn., a daughter of the late Cora Esther Carroll Cochran and the late Thomas Maynard Cochran. Betty was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved talking on her CB radio, quilting and was a member of the Locust Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband of 66 years, Charles Slover of Kenova, W.Va; a son David (Elizabeth) Slover of Jacksonville, Fla.; three daughters, Teresa (Robert) Chaffins of Richmond, Ky., Rhonda Simpson of Huntington, W.Va., and Kathy (John) Pirri of Bethesda, Md.; eight grandchildren, Mike Chaffins, Kristi Jones, Brad Slover, Elizabeth Darcy, Dr. Tamra Aman, Kevin Simpson, Tiffany Lockhart, Amanda Pirri; 13 great-grandchildren Mark Slover, Joseph Darcy, Hannah Darcy, Clay Chaffins, McKenzie Chaffins, Ashley Jones, Lake Jones, Cameron Jones, Aiden Simpson, Chloe Simpson, Sarah Aman, Joseph Aman and Thomas Aman; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Locust Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Randal Robertson and Pastor Greg Page officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. You may share memories and condolences of Mrs. Slover on the Facebook page for Brown Funeral Chapel. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Locust Grove Baptist Church, 2888 St. Route 75, Huntington. The family has entrusted her care to Brown Funeral Chapel, Ironton, Ohio.

DONALD R. KEETON, 56, of Lavalette, W.Va., formerly of Albertville, Alabama, died Sunday, April 28, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Don is survived by his beloved former wife, Dixie Keeton; his parents, Bonnie and Mearlen Keeton; three brothers: Larry, Ronald and Paul Keeton; and sister, Donna Daniel; beloved daughters, Jennifer Oliver and Rachel Ainsworth and step-daughter Stacey Tufts; along with six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Keeton family cemetery in Crockett, Kentucky at a later date. Memorial donations in Don’s name may be made to Hospice of Marshall County, 408 Martling Road Albertville, AL 35951. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Keeton family.

HAZEL CYRUS, 93, of Wayne, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Pastor Johnny Jackson & Eddie Bradshaw officiating. Burial will follow in the Mays Cemetery, Lavalette. She was born on April 15, 1920 in Wayne County, WV to the late Charlie and Ina Marie Fry Bradshaw. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her former husband Gallie Cyrus, brother Charles Edward Bradshaw, sister Maude Bradshaw & daughter-in-law Patricia Marie Cyrus. Surviving is her son Larry Cyrus of Wayne, WV, granddaughter Vicky Pack, great granddaughter Amanda Pack, niece Eva Carol Thompson of Prichard, WV, nephew Charles Edward "Eddie" Bradshaw of Lavalette, sister in law Evelyn Bradshaw of Lavalette, cousins Patricia Crockett of Wayne, WV, Lee Fry of Kentucky, Bob Fry of Florida, Dorothy Adkins of Wayne, WV and close cousins Roger & Pat Fry of Wayne, WV. Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Thursday. Special thanks go to Wayne Nursing & Rehab for all of their help and care. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne is in charge of the arrangements.

LOVELL EVELEE JUAMESON, 91 of Huntington, WV passed away, Monday, April 29, 2013 in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, by Pastor Steve Grimes and Pastor Justin Howard. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was born September 16, 1921 in Huntington, WV a daughter of the late Byrd Eugene Hazelett and Maude Bloss Miller. Also preceding her in death was her husband Charles C. Jameson, Jr., and two children, Charles Donald Jameson, David Coleman Jameson; three brothers, Thomas Hazelett, Martin Hazelett, Clyde Hazelett and two sisters, Odsie Wiley and Kathryn Batten. Mrs. Jameson was a member of Westmoreland United Methodist Church and was a beloved friend of East Pea Ridge Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Ann Jameson and Negero Djaleta of Huntington; three granddaughters and spouses, Christina (Michael) Patterson, Tammy (Jerry) Dobbins, Diana Brubaker and Matthew Patterson; five grandsons: Cole, Mazi, Austin, Addison, and Andrew. In addition, one sister, Eva Hazelett Bess of Georgia and her children, Donna Jameson Mauro and husband Mike; James (Karen)Jameson and several other nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. A dear friend from childhood, Thelma Perrisini, special friends, Karen and Charley Cooper, Ann Wheeler, Kairos friends and a host of bowling friends from Colonial Lanes survive her as well. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. There will be no visitation or procession to the cemetery.

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