REV. DAVID T. BIAS, 94, of Kenova, W.Va., formerly of Lincoln County, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, in Heritage Center, Huntington, W.Va. He was born April 4, 1919, in West Hamlin, W.Va., a son of the late Delbert and Virgie Holbrook Bias. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Bias; daughter, Euneva Walls Cook; a grandson, Kevin Walls; four brothers; and three sisters. He was a retired coal miner working for Island Creek and Snap Creek Coal Companies. He was a preacher for over 50 years. He is survived by a daughter, Brenda Hetzel, and her companion, Darrell Hill; sons, Michael Bias and his wife Ruth and Norris Walls and his wife Pam; a son-in-law, Frank Cook and his wife Lois; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. The ties worn in memory of David by the pallbearers were all worn by him. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2013, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va. The burial will follow in the Enon Cemetery, Salt Rock, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of David to The Lighthouse radio program on WEMM, Huntington, W.Va.

ORVA "ALDINE" COLLINS, 94, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, W.Va. She was born Dec. 9, 1918, in Wayne County, W.Va., daughter of the late George and Caroline Bowen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Odell T. Collins; brothers, Edgar, Jay and Mackey Bowen; sisters, Charlene Parella, Alma Rucker, Maxine Murphy and Mary Stokes. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon K. Collins; son and daughter-in-law, Thern Ray and Kristine Collins, all of Chesapeake, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and a special great-niece, Breana Cooper of Chesapeake, Ohio. She graduated from Chesapeake High School in 1936. Before becoming a homemaker, during World War II, she made shells in Jacksonville, Fla., and also worked at Blue Jay Manufacturing Co. and Sylvania Co. in Huntington, W.Va. By her request, there will be no visitation and a private family graveside service will be held at Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any children's hospital of your choice or to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, W.Va. Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

ERIE MAYNARD MILAM, 66, of Wayne, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Fred Ferguson and Brother Carl Ray Queen officiating. Burial will follow in the Greasy Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow. Erie was born on July 23, 1946 in Dunlow, to the late Archie and Hercie Maynard. She was formerly a punch press operator for Kirkwood Industries in Cleveland, Ohio, and was a member of Wayne Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Erie is preceded in death by her husband Roy Milam, two sisters Henrietta Burke and infant sister Ethel Maynard. Surviving is her son Justin Ruggles of Wayne, WV, step son Eddie Milam of Michigan, step daughter Rhonda Milam of Florida, three sisters, Sharrie Pack of Wayne, WV, Cheryl Maynard of Prichard, WV, and Karen Maynard of Cleveland, Ohio, step sisters Doris Copley of Rittman, Ohio and Frances Ranstan of Nashville, TN, two brothers Alpha Gene Perry of Seville, Ohio and Ray Perry of Cleveland, Ohio, niece Katrina Pack Adkins of Wayne, WV, nephews Erik Pack of Lavalette, WV, and Tony Burke of Norwalk, Ohio, great niece Kelsea Adkins of Wayne, WV, great nephews Calep Pack of Wayne, WV and Simeon Pack of Lavalette, WV, a special brother in law Richard "Dickie" Burke and special friends Jr. Ramey, Sally Pridemore and Pam Ross.

DOLLY JANE "Toots" SMITH, 89, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 3, 2013. She was born October 21, 1923 in Ransom, Ky., a daughter of the late Bob and Oma Smith Harris. Her husband, Willard Smith also preceded her in death, along with three brothers, Ervin Harris Jr., Bill Harris, and James Harold Harris; three sisters, Geraldine Bakka, Hathaleen Livingston, and Nolene Mahan; one son, Billy Ervin Smith; one daughter, Deborah Sue Smith; and stepson Lewis Thomas Smith. Dolly was a member of the Fifth Avenue Freewill Baptist Church, Huntington and the Piqua Freewill Baptist Church, Piqua, Ohio. She leaves behind four sons, Darrell Gene Smith of Elkhorn City, Ky., Michael Ray Smith of East Lynn, W.Va., David Bruce Smith and his wife Angela of St. Paris, Oh., and Ricky Dean Smith and his wife Letha of Bradford, Oh.; two daughters, Betty Nill, and Linda Smith and her husband Gary, all of Huntington; 15 grandchildren, Deborah, Sharon, Deanna, Jennifer, Darrell, Vickie, Gregory, Douglas, Ruth, Michael, David, Michelle, Brady, McKenzie, and Jesse; 31 great grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Emogene Anderson and her husband Homer of Columbus, Oh., and Beatrice Bostic of Portland, Or.; one brother, Roby Gene Harris and his wife Carol of Fowlersville, Mich.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Vance and Pastor Steve Skyes officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

DAVID MICHAEL "Mike" JONES, 51, of Wayne, WV, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Johnny Jackson. Burial will follow at the Adkins Cemetery at East Lynn, WV. He was born November 14, 1961 in Huntington, WV, a son of William Roger and Mary Pratt Jones of Wayne, WV. Mike was employed in the maintenance department at Special Metals and was a member of Canada Chapel. He also belonged to the North Eastern Kentucky Shooters Association. His grandparents, John Paul and Betty Jones, and Belva and Earl Pratt preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Darlene Joanne Deeds Jones; a daughter, Megan Elizabeth Phillips (Adam) of Huntington, WV; a son, Michael Tyler Jones (Brittany Nicole) of Wytheville, VA; four grandchildren, Avery and Miles Phillips, and Dexter and Noah Jones; and three brothers, Roger Dale Jones (Teresa), Bret Jones (Gina), and Shawn Jason Jones (Bridgett), all of Wayne. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.

JAMES ROBINSON, 96, of Beaver, Ohio, formerly of Wayne County, WV, died Monday, June 3, 2013, at Adena Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Elder Arvil Murray, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Buck Robinson Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. James was born on March 30, 1917 in Dunlow, WV , a son of the late Noah and Louemma Crum Robinson. He was a laborer for Dial Construction Company and was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Nora Napier Robinson on September 29, 2006 whom he married on December 10, 1949; one great grandson, James Briely Raymond Conley; one granddaughter Angel Dana Rose Robinson; one son in infancy, Noah Robinson; five brothers, John, Sidney, Everett, Curtis, Jasper Robinson; one half-brother, Beecher Robinson, and six sisters, Ollie Ferguson, Audrey Robinson, Emma Robinson, Ida Campbell, Nancy Queen and Reba Robinson in infancy. Surviving is a son Joseph Robinson and wife Teresa of Beaver, Ohio; granddaughter Daisy Mae Robinson; one great granddaughter, McCady Mae Conley; one sister, Blanche Rutherford of Ft. Gay, WV, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

TILLIE HANSHAW MARCUM, 84, of Kenova, W.Va., died Monday, June 3, 2013 at her home. She was born January 5, 1929, in Cabell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Guy Hanshaw and Alda Ward Hanshaw Crum. Tillie was a graduate of Huntington High School and she attended business school, where she met her husband-to-be John Overton Marcum. She was a past Worthy Matron of Marcum Chapter 61 Order of the Eastern Star, Ceredo, W.Va., and was a past Grand Matron of the OES for the State of West Virginia as well as holding numerous other state and national offices. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Ceredo. In addition to her parents, Tillie was preceded in death by her beloved husband John O. Marcum, who died in 1993; a sister Vivian Stephenson, a brother Fred Thompson and an aunt Matilda Hanshaw. She is survived by her children, one daughter Nancy Marcum Ball of Ceredo, W.Va., two sons and one daughter-in-law, John Stephen Marcum of Tampa, Fla., and Guy Overton and Kelly Marcum of Kenova; two granddaughters, Arinn Janell Beever and Anna Jolynn (Tyler) Hatten; four grandsons, John David (J.D.) Ball, Charles William Ball, Zachary Overton (Cynthia) Marcum and Kevin Stephen Marcum and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the funeral home with J. Stephen Spence officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

BARBARA ANN BALL, 77, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away Monday, June 3, 2013, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born April 22, 1936, in Catlettsburg, Ky., a daughter of the late Wilson and Maude Rice Nunley. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary Ball; one brother, Wilson "Buddy" Nunley; and one sister, Betty Kruger. Barbara is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Jack Ball (Cindy) of Kenova, W.Va., and David Ball (Carla) of Huntington, W.Va.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Sherry Webb of Charleston, W.Va., and Tammy Adkins (Kenny) of Kenova, W.Va.; one brother, Donald Nunley of Tampa, Florida; two sisters, Della Hayton of Catlettsburg, Ky., and Alice Rakes of Monticello, Georgia; 10 grandchildren, Joshua, Ashley, Caleb, Tracy, Brittany, Tabitha, Tiffany, Stephanie, Summer and Samantha; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Sizemore officiating. Interment will follow in Catlettsburg Cemetery, Catlettsburg, Ky. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

JOHN HENRY ADKINS, 58, of Huntington, father of J.P. Adkins, died June 3, 2013, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at his home in Wayne. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. www.timeformemory.com/hall.

HAZEL KIRKENDOLL, 81 of Ranger, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born June 17, 1931, in West Hamlin, W.Va., the daughter of the late Albert and Minnie Kirkendoll. She had retired form Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. She is survived by one son Randy D. Kirkendoll and his companion Anita Porter of Huntington; one grandson, Christopher S. Kirkendoll and his companion Alicia Huffman; and two great-grandchildren, Christopher Shane Kirkendoll Jr., and Destani Huffman. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Montana Freewill Baptist Church in Ranger, W.Va., with Rev. Earl Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in Cox Cemetery in Wayne, W.Va. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home, Huntington is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ferrell-chambersfuneralhome.com.

CAROLYN K. KETTER, 69, of Kenova, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was an employee of FoodFair of Lavalette. Carolyn was the widow of the late William Ketter of New York. She is also preceded in death by one son, Jon Kevin Ross of New York. Survivors include one son, Michael Luther Ross Jr., of New York; one daughter, Tammy Lynne Jarrell of Ohio; two sisters, Sandy Hutchinson (Gary) of Kenova, and Cathy Gillispie (Steve) of Rougemont, N.C. Additionally she is survived by three grandchildren, Amanda, Sebrina and Karina; six great-grandchildren and a host of other family and many friends. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Beard Mortuary with Pastor Greg Tomlinson officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date in the Elmwood Cemetery in Wayne County. Online condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.beardmortuary.com.

HELEN KATHRINE COLLINS, 79, of Huntington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2013, surrounded by family. She was born July 31, 1933 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Elmon W. and Shirley Cathrine Stanley Walters. Her husband, Robert Stanton Collins also preceded her in death, along with two daughters, Tonya, and Arnetta; two brothers, Larry Walters and Ervin Walters; and a very special Papa Flem Henry Stanley, whom she loved dearly. She leaves behind 14 children, Robert, Alvin, Fred, Marvin, Quinton, Ila, Shirley, Mary, Lora, Susan, Eva, Julie, all of Wayne, Shelia of Huntington, and Angela of Ohio; 32 grandchildren; and 30 great grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers, Willie, Marvin, Flem, and Terry Walters, and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2013 at The Bob Collins Family Cemetery, Big Creek. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Collins family.

JUANITA RIFFE, 73, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013 at home. She was born May 8, 1940 in Oppy, Kentucky a daughter of the late Clinton and Mary Tennessee Collins Rice. She worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Louisa, Ky. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by siblings, Nancy (Les) Curry; Brenda (Lorn) Hall; Suzie Leonard. Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, William Riffe; children, Larry (Amy) Riffe of Louisa, Ky.; Lisa (Johnny) Ousley of Orlando, FL; Bill (Terri) Riffe of East Lynn, WV.; Darrell Riffe of Pikeville, Ky.; Christina (Brandon) Williams of Fort Gay, WV.; Siblings, Douglas Rice of Fort Gay, WV.; Mae (Paul) Houston of Bethesda, OH.; Beverly (David) Dean of Milton, WV.; David (Peggy) Rice of Naugatuck, WV.; Deidre (Lonnie) Bias of Danville, WV.; Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted 2 PM Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Wright officiating. Burial followed at the Collins Cemetery, Warfield, Ky.. Visitation was 4:00 PM til 9:00 PM Saturday at Young Funeral, Louisa, Ky.

GLADYS M. WEBB, 83, of Rittman, Ohio, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at Apostolic Christian Home, Rittman, Ohio. She was born February 11, 1930, in Dunlow, West Virginia, to Ira C. and Minnie (Diamond) Berry, and lived in the Rittman area since 1952. She married Charles Webb on January 3, 1951, and he died March 5, 2007. Gladys was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, gardening, her flowers, hummingbirds, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Liberty Freewill Baptist Church in Norton. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Webb of Canal Fulton, and Tammy (Greg) Taylor of Norton; sons, Charles D. (Carrie) Webb of Barberton; and Steve (Sarah) Webb of Rittman; a brother-in-law, John Gibbs of Rittman; 9 Grandchildren and 15 Great-Grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband,10 brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Services were Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at 11 A.M. at Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman, Ohio, with Rev. Cecil W. Farmer officiating. Friends called Monday, June 10, 2013, from 5 to 7 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial was at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Tuesday after the funeral. For online register book, obituary, and condolences, visit www.gillmanfuneralhome.com. The family of Gladys would like to thank the staff of the Apostolic Christian Home for their kind and loving care of Granny. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Apostolic Christian Home, 10680 Steiner Road, Rittman, Ohio, 44270; or Hospice and Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.

CANDY ANN COPLEY ADKINS, 35, of Ceredo, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013. She was born November 17, 1977, the daughter of Ronnie Alvin and Ernielee Copley. She is survived by her parents, her husband, Joseph Michael Adkins, two brothers: Ronnie (Jessica) and Joshua Copley; and two sons: Tyler Michael Adkins and Brandon Chase Adkins; her aunt Debbie Williams, her cousin Angela Eales, her sister-love Michelle, her nephew, Milo Moyers and her niece, Brenna Mendoza-Moyers. She was Pentecostal by faith and loved animals. Funeral services were conducted at the funeral home on Friday, June 14 at 2 PM with Pastor Tim Crabtree officiating. Visitation was one hour before services and burial will follow at the Crescent Hill Cemetery. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is entrusted with her care.

SYLVIA FERGUSON THOMPSON, 89, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Ivory Williamson and Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. Sylvia was born August 12, 1923, in East Lynn, W.Va., the daughter of the late Wetzel and Dora Skeens Ferguson of East Lynn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Frank Thompson of Genoa, W.Va., and a son, Lonnie J. Thompson of Genoa. She retired from the Huntington State Hospital and was a member of the Salem United Baptist Church, Wayne. Sylvia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother that will be greatly missed. Survivors include four daughters and son-in-laws, Janice Winters (Frank) of North Webster, Indiana, Wilma Jean Cassady of Wayne, with whom she made her home for the last four years, Bonnie Maynard (Raymond) of Genoa, Peggy Mills (James) of Genoa; and one son, Ronnie Thompson (Gerry) of Spring Valley; special daughter-in-law, Sue Thompson of Genoa; nine grandchildren, Frankie Winters (Sonia), Jamie Winters of Indiana, Bobby Cassady (Francene) of Wayne, Kim (Joe) Jackson of Wayne, Homer Ray Maynard, David Allen Thompson (Melissa) of Genoa, Michelle Copley (Jamie) of Huntington, Sherry Hall (Jamie) of Huntington, and Joshua Thompson (Elizabeth) of Huntington; 10 great-grandchildren; three great- great-grandchildren; four sisters, Olive Ferguson, Reba Davis, Faye Kauffman and Shirley Smith. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Special thanks go to the wonderful staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

ARLENE EAVES, 75, of Branchland, went home to be with the Lord and daddy, Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Bethlehem United Baptist Church, Branchland, with Rev. Jamie Clay and Rev. Vernon Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Eaves Cemetery. She was born January 29, 1938, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Juipter and Della Adkins Bartram. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Okley Eaves; two sons, Randy and Stevie Eaves. She is survived by three daughters, Polly Gray of Barboursville, Lora and Kenneth Porter of Branchland and Marquetta Braden of Tennessee; three sons, Roger and Lisa Eaves of Branchland, Zenas Eaves of Huntington and Paul and Linda Eaves of Virginia; four sisters, Frennis and Ralzie Eaves of Columbus, Linda and Leslie Eaves of Barboursville, Jewell Hammond of Huntington and Pearl Morrison of Troy, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren, including a special grandson, Kenneth Jr. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Bethlehem United Baptist Church. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville is in charge of arrangements.

BETTY MARIE RATLIFF, 44, of Fort Gay, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. She was born December 9, 1968 in Louisa, Ky. a daughter of Olen and Linda Ferguson Thompson. She was a member of Greenbrier Church. She was preceded in death by one brother, Randy Thompson; one sister, Linda Thompson. Survivors include her husband, Richard "Richie" Allen Ratliff of Fort Gay, W.Va.; parents, Olen and Linda Thompson of Fort Gay, W.Va.; one daughter, Sabrina Peterson of Fort Gay, W.Va.; two sons, John Ratliff and Josh Ratliff both of Fort Gay, W.Va.; three brothers, Billy Thompson of Ashland, Ky.; William Thompson and Randall Thompson both of Fort Gay, W.Va.; one sister, Tammy Adkins of Fort Gay, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Friday, June 14, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ray Church officiating. Burial will follow at the Thompson Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.Va. Visitation will be 6:00 til 9:00 PM Thursday at Young Funeral Home.

PAUL DAVID RAMEY, 49, of Genoa, WV, died Wednesday June 12, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Rush Branch Church with Pastor Tom Kitts officiating. Burial will follow at Ramey Family Cemetery on Deep Hole Branch Road. He was born October 3, 1964 in Cabell County, WV a son of the late James and Ethel Tomblin Ramey. Survivors include his wife, April Vance Ramey; two daughters, Alyssa Shay Ramey, Stormy Dawn Ramey both of Genoa, WV; four sons, David Scott Ramey of Wayne, WV, Wesley dale Vance of Cincinnati, OH, Nathaniel Jurome Marcum of Mingo County, WV, Tommy Lee Marcum of Genoa, WV; a sister, Carolyn Chandler and husband, Scott of Wayne, WV; three brothers, Darrell Ramey and wife Pam, of Lavalette, WV, Carlos Ramey and wife, Tammy, Dale Ramey and wife, Marie all of Genoa, WV; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon til service time at the Rush Branch Church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

JAMES "Jim" VIRGIL HARDWICK, also affectionately known to his family as "Uncle Sap", 80, of Fort Gay, passed quietly into the arms of the Lord, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at his residence, with his family by his side. Born Jan. 21, 1933, in Fort Gay, he was the son of the late George Washington and Rosa Almedia Crace Hardwick. He was a retired businessman, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving his time at the 804th Station Hospital, Germany. Three sisters, Belva Vinson, Beatrice Robinett, and Verna Mae Wellman; and four brothers, Ray Hardwick, Delbert Hardwick, Scott Hardwick, and George Walter Hardwick, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Nanetta Collins Hardwick; three daughters, Betty Almedia Doss (Freddie Joe); Brenda Carol Hardwick (Carl Perry), and Rhonda Kay Hardwick, all of Fort Gay; a sister, Wilma Faye Frazier of Louisa; a brother, Colonel Hardwick of Fort Gay; six grandchildren, Heather Rowe, Dennis and Amy Doss, Jaimie and Kevin Diamond, Todd and Rachel Doss, Amber Baisden and Nick Meadows, and Shana and Nathan Boggs; and nine great grandchildren, Trenton Baisden, Haylie Baisden, Peyton Rowe, Karleigh Rowe, Lawson Baisden, Kaiden Doss, and Brendan Meadows. Graveside funeral services 11 a.m., Friday, June 14, with his brother, Colonel Hardwick officiating. Burial in the Hardwick Family Cemetery, Bromley Ridge, Fort Gay, under direction of Young Funeral Home, Louisa.

LEWIS ALBERT MEDLEY, Jr., 55, of Huntington, WV, died Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Jimmy Lester. Burial will follow at Blankenship Cemetery, Wayne, WV. He was born July 20, 1957 in Huntington, WV, a son of Rebecca Sue Blankenship Casteel and the late Lewis Albert Medley, Sr. Survivors include two daughters, Somer Love Belcher and husband, Stephen of Burlington, OH, Rebecca Ann Baer and husband, Jimmy of Monterey, TN; a son, Jonathan Lee Medley of Monterey, TN; a sister, Brenda Hedrick of Ashland, KY; a brother, Wallace Walker of Huntington, WV; eight nieces and nephews, Christina Dawn Walker, Lisa Marie Walker, Bobby Andrew Walker, Danny Hedrick, Susan Black, Samantha Hedrick, Ronnie Black and Lauren Wright; six grandchildren, Stefany Belcher, Kari Belcher, Angel Baer, Jonathan Medley, Alexander Medley and Krystena Medley; one great grandchild. Friends may call one hour prior to services Saturday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV.

GLADYS ADKINS MAYS, 97, of East Lynn, WV, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Minister Emual Adkins. Burial will follow at the Mays Cemetery at East Lynn. She was born June 23, 1915 at Millers Fork in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Jeff and Lucinda Keck Adkins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eulin Mays; sons Earsel Mays, Carlos Mays, Eulin Ray Mays, Damon Mays and Danny Mays, and grandchildren C. Brandon Perry, Wesley Mays, Casey Mays and Lesley Roger Mays. survivors include two daughters, Saundra Sansom (Grady) of East Lynn, WV, and Shelia Perry (Charles) of Proctorville, OH; three sons, Dorsal Mays (Judy) of Lesage, WV, Troy Mays (Connie) of East Lynn, WV, and Marvin Mays (Deborah) of Milton, WV; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and a host of friends. Visitation will be from noon until service time Monday at Morris Funeral Home.

MARY LOUISE FUGETT, 69, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Saturday June 15, 2013 at her home. She was born September 22, 1943 at Fort Gay, a daughter of the late Milton and Polly Jordan. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Bude Fugett; daughter-in-law, Patricia Fugett; grandson, Terry Lynn Frazier; sister, Leona "Cookie" Lester; brother, James Jordan. Survivors include son, Earl Jr. and Bev Fugitt of Parkersburg, WV; daughter, Joann Caudill of Louisiana; son, Paul Fugitt of Louisa, KY.; sisters, Ome Caudill of Fort Gay, Nora Jordan of Fort Gay, Victoria Jordan of Webbville, KY., Elsie and Johnny Ward of Fort Gay, and Bertha and Herbie Langford of Florida; brothers, Willie and Cindy Jordan of Fort Gay, WV. and Robert and Rose Jordan of Fort Gay; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Jordan officiating. Visitation was 6-9 Monday at Young Funeral Home. Burial was in the Clay Family Cemetery, Louisa, KY. Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

VERA KATHRYN SALMONS, 90, of Ceredo, WV, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, June 19th at 2 P.M. at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Minister John Holland officiating. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 prior to services. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery. She was the daughter of Henry Levi and Ruby (Hinchman) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her daughters: Mary A. Salmons and Helen Ferguson; and son, John T. Salmon and her brother, Donald B. Johnson. Vera was the Valedictorian of the Ceredo-Kenova High School Class of 1941, a member of the Marcum Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and a Charter member of the Hinchman Heritage Society. She retired as a secretary for Terminix and then retired from the Wayne County Community Services at the age of 83. She is survived by her sons: James H. Salmons of Washington and William T. Salmons of Oklahoma and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a host of friends and her sisters of the Eastern Star. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is entrusted with her care. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

WILLIAM SPRY, 76, of Fort Gay, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 15, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at Queens Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow. He was born February 1, 1937 in Wayne, a son of the late Fletcher and Goldie Marie Ramey Spry. Bill was a retired coal miner and member of the Echo United Baptist Church. A sister, Cynthia Blankenship also preceded him in death, along with a brother, Arlie Spry. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Edith May McIntire Spry; a daughter, Melissa Blankenship and husband, Terry of Proctorville, OH; two sons, Tracy Spry of Kenova, WV, William K. Spry and wife, Pamela of Huntington; five sisters, Ina Watts and husband, Otis of Lumberport, WV, Nancy Moon and husband, Roy of Fort Gay, Clista Radcliff and husband, Jim of Clarksburg, WV, Mary Wright and husband, Joe of Waynesboro, GA, Yvonne McQuaid and husband, Doug of Lumberport, WV, Glenda Spry of Lumberport, WV; two brothers, Cleve Spry and wife, Wilma of Valley Grove, WV, Richard Spry of Lumberport, WV; six grandchildren, Nickey and Goldie Spry, Chelsea and Brianna Blankenship, Mae and J.R. Spry. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 pm Monday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

ESTELLE BAISDEN, 92, of Fort Gay, WV. passed away Sunday June 16, 2013 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice Care Center in Huntington, WV. She was born December 16, 1920 in Fort Gay, a daughter of the late Emory and Susie Dawson Thompson. She was a homemaker and a life long member of the Fort Gay United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Burgess Baisden, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. Surviving are two daughters; Nancy and Gene Endicott of Fort Gay, and Sally and Roger Brewer of Prichard, WV., one son; Tom and Belinda Baisden of Huntington, WV. one sister; Glenna Damron of Inverness, Florida, six grandchildren; Gina, Lisa, Lori, Barry, Melissa and Beth, and 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11a.m. Wednesday at the Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kyle W. Peake officiating. Burial will be in the Endicott Family Cemetery, Fort Gay. Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Our Beloved, KEVIN LEE LITTLE, 42 of Huntington, WV passed away on June 16, 2013. He was born on February 6, 1971 in So. Williamson, WV. Kevin had special needs and was happily adopted by Raymond W. and Brenda G. Little. He was happy by nature, loved animals, hotdogs, and was a free-hearted soul. He was preceded in death by his parents and leaves behind his sister, Margaret Taylor and his 3 brothers: Bernard (Kelli), William (Kim)and James (Michelle) Little. He had a very special bond with his cousin, Bradley (Debbie) Ferguson, and will be sorely missed by his many nieces, nephews and cousins. Also surviving are his aunts, Barbara Ferguson, Sharon Ball, Lisa Milam, and Doris Little and his uncle, Harry Ferguson, and all the many friends at Green Acres. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, June 19th at 10 AM at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with the Minister John Holland officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services; burial to follow at Kennedy Cemetery off Spring Valley Drive. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

MRS. PATTIE COPLEY CUTLIP, 88, of Huntington, widow of Robert James Cutlip Sr., passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, at her home with her family. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Chapman's Mortuary, with Rev. Hubert Harvey officiating. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. She was born June 22, 1924, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lafe and Victoria Queen Copley. She was the retired owner and operator of Patties Beauty Salon in Huntington. She was member of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and #149 Lodge O.E.S., Milton, W.Va. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Jack Copley Cutlip, and her siblings, Ralph, Mary, Jink, Filmore, John B., Tennessee, Wade, Genette, App and Walter. She is survived by a daughter-and son-in-law, Patricia Jo Fugate and Mark L. Fugate of Huntington; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert James Cutlip II and Rita Cutlip of Versailles, Ky.; two grandchildren, Julie Elizabeth (Matt) Glockner and Robert James Cutlip III, both of Versailles, Ky.; a great-granddaughter, Allison Taylor Glockner; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Chapman's Mortuary. The family expresses thanks to Hospice of Huntington, Vicki Crook, Margie Copley and Tina Gillam, and caregiver Gayle Ferguson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

RUTH FINLEY GRAVELY passed away peacefully in the afternoon of June 17, 2013, in her home at Ponce de Leon in Santa Fe, NM, with daughter Sandy Durrie by her bedside. Also with Ruth at the time of her death was her dear nurse caseworker of Ambercare Hospice, Mary Feidt; and close by were devoted caregiver Consuelo Lopez and the wonderful staff in assisted living at Ponce de Leon. Ruth was born October 27, 1928, in Wayne County, West Virginia, the youngest of three daughters and two sons of Brady and Esther Queen Finley. Ruth married fellow West Virginian and U.S. Navy sailor Tennis Gravely on September 1, 1945, in South Mills Township, North Carolina - the day before the ceremonial surrender of the Japanese to General MacArthur, ending WWII. Tennis had served for several years in the Pacific Theater. Getting married in North Carolina provides a window into Ruth's feisty character: home state West Virginia would not permit Ruth and Tennis to marry as Ruth was only 16, so the two of them drove to nearby North Carolina for their wedding. This set a pattern of stubborn rejection of being told what she could and could not do! They settled back into Huntington, WV, and soon wanted to start a family with Tennis still on active Navy duty. But doctors told Ruth that she likely could not become pregnant, setting up another "well, I'll show them that I can do this" situation. Daughter Sandy was born on August 21, 1947. Over the following 20-plus years, Ruth and Tennis and Sandy lived in Huntington with Sandy's grandmother, Esther, living with them for 19 years. Ruth continued to defy convention by being a working Mom when most other mothers in post-war America raised their families at home. She was strong-willed, even stubborn, with a feistiness to succeed as an independent, working woman - she instilled the best of these traits of a strong woman in her daughter. Ruth was active at Second Presbyterian Church and then First Presbyterian and at Sandy's schools, chaperoning many of her teenage daughter's social events, to make sure Sandy stayed "a good girl." She was really popular with all Sandy's friends - none of them had parents who were as young and "with it" as Ruth and Tennis - she identified more with the teenagers than with her fellow parents. After Tennis passed away in 1975, Ruth lived in Columbus, Ohio, shortly, then in 1977, she moved to Atlanta to be near Sandy and where she became an accountant for the federal government, first at Small Business Administration and later at Center for Disease Control. She became a die-hard fan of the Atlanta Braves and knew everyone on the roster. She retired from the federal government after 15 years in 1992, and was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma that same month, just as she was preparing to move to Huntington Beach, CA, to be near her two sisters. She was successfully treated at Hoag Cancer Center in Newport Beach, CA, and was cancer free for the rest of her life - another 21 years. Even cancer free and living in a great retirement village in California, she just couldn't stop working, so became the bookkeeper in her senior community. She continued this job for another 14 years, before retiring for a second time at age 79. Her position in her little retirement village made her "queen bee" in the community, and allowed her to not only get to know every resident, but also to let her political side loose: she arrived in California as a "yellow dog Democrat" and proudly challenged friends and strangers alike to debate whatever issues were current. And in typical feisty fashion, she called herself the only Democrat in Orange County! Ruth moved one more time in 2012, to Santa Fe to be near her daughter Sandy, and son-in-law Nick. Ruth is predeceased by her husband Tennis, her mother Esther Finley Hogue and her father Brady Finley, by her sister Penny King and her brother Dallas Finley and by her brother-in-law Norm Weaver, Sr. She is survived by her daughter Sandy Gravely (McGovern) Durrie, her son-in-law Nick Durrie and her step-grandchildren Kyle and Justin and his wife Jenelle, and her step- great-grandson Jonas. She is also survived by sister Charlotte Weaver, brother Bert Finley and half-brother, Brady Finley, Jr., and by sisters-in-law Dean Finley and Maxine Burgess, niece Sue Doyle and nephew Norm Weaver, Jr., and by numerous grand-nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in Santa Fe on Monday, June 24th at 10:30 a.m. at Ponce de Leon; additional services will be held at later dates in Huntington Beach (CA) and in Huntington, WV, where her ashes will be buried between Tennis and her mother. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made in her memory to either Cancer Foundation for New Mexico .www.cffnm.org, 505-955-7931. Address: P.O. Box 5038, Santa Fe, NM 87502 or to Coming Home Connection (www.cominghomeconnection.org, 505-988-2468. Address: 418 Cerrillos Road, Suite 27, Santa Fe, NM 87501).

LINDA MARIE BRYAN HALE, 53, of West Salem, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Akron General Hospital, Akron, Ohio. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Hale officiating. Burial will follow in the Crockett Cemetery, Wayne. She was born on December 23, 1959 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Malcolm Adkins and Jeneva Crockett Adkins. Surviving is her loving husband Melvin Hale, two sons Colton and Dolton Hale and one granddaughter Aubree Hale of West Salem, Ohio, sister Rosemary Smoot (William) of Wayne, WV, two brothers Don (Susan) and Richard Bryan both of Wayne, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to assist the family with final expenses.

DEWEY M. BLAKE, 73, of Huntington, WV, husband of Sharon "Sherri" Beckett Blake, passed away Tuesday June 18, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington. Funeral services were conducted at 1 pm Friday at Westmoreland Baptist Church, Huntington, by Pastor C.J. Adkins. Burial followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. He was born September 8, 1939 in Ona, WV, a son of the late Leo Henry and Dorothy Belle McComas Blake. Dewey was a sheet metal worker with Aero Fab and a member of Westmoreland Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the US Army and a Seabee in the US Navy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Linda S. Blake; one grandchild and two brothers John Blake and Denver Blake. Additional survivors include three sons and two daughters in law Mark and Brenda Cornell, Chad Cornell and Zane and Heather Blake; three daughters and two sons in law Jeana and Jon Blatt, Tara and Jeff Lockhart and Beth Sanders; twelve grandchildren Shelby Cornell, Bailey Sanders, Griffen Cornell, Rebecca Blatt, Kendall Sanders, Brendan Cornell, Emma Blatt, Blake Lockhart, Alec Lockhart, Gabriel Cornell, Leaidan Blake and Isaiah Sanders. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. American Legion Post 93 of Kenova will conduct military graveside rites. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

ONEIDA CHARLENE SWAIN, 66, of Clermont, FL, formerly of Huntington, WV wife of Edward M. Swain II, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Both she and her husband were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, and both graduated from Marshall University in Huntington. Mrs. Swain was a retired High School Teacher, specializing in both English and Spanish. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Swain is also survived by her daughter, Tiffany Sheree Lowe and two grandchildren, Jesse Scott Lowe and Savannah Belle Lowe, of Williamstown, NJ. She is also survived by her mother, Jeanne Gibbs; a brother, Mark E. Gibbs; a niece, Victoria Ellen Gibbs; and a nephew, Alexander Charles Gibbs of Groton, MA. Graveside servies will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Dock’s Creek Cemetery in Kenova. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of the arrangements.

ANNA FAY TONEY, 80, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2013, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Danny Damron officiating. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born on Feb. 6, 1933, in Quaker, W.Va., to the late Wilber S. Saulton and Vicy Preston Saulton. Anna was a homemaker and a member of the Twelve Pole Valley Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Toney; son, James Toney; sister, Nina Adkins; and brother, Thomas Saulton. Surviving is a daughter-in-law, Stephanie Stephens; sister, Edna Thompson and husband Lawrence of Kenova, W.Va.; a brother, Jerry Saulton and wife Elizabeth of Huntington, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Brianna Toney, Collin and Tucker Toney; one great-grandson, Brenden Johnson; and was loved by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon until service time on Monday. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Twelve Pole Valley Missionary Baptist Church.

WILBURN GEORGE "Button" MEREDITH Jr., age 45 of Fort Gay, passed away Thursday June 20, 2013 at Logan Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. Button was born Feb. 7, 1968, the son of Wilburn George and Rose Marie Bates Meredith. He was a transportation crew supervisor for the West Virginia Department of Transportation. In addition to his parents he is survived by his loving wife Melissa "Missy" Maynard Meredith, a daughter and son-in-law Kendra Rose and Benny Brewer of Fort Gay, WV, a son and daughter-in-law Justin Tyler and Mindy Meredith also of Fort Gay, a grandson Braxton Tyler Meredith, two brothers Joe and John Daugherty, nieces Heather Clonch and Chasity Johnson, a special sister-in-law Janet and Terry Wellman, nephew Aaron and Courtney Wellman and mother-in-law Sheila Maynard. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday June 24th at 2 p.m. at the Salt Petre Church by Rev. Richard Maynard. Burial will follow in the Yatesville Memorial Gardens Louisa, KY. Friends may call after 6:00 pm Sunday at the Wilson Funeral Home.

DELBERT L. QUEEN, 72 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away June 20, 2013 at Three Rivers Medical Center following a lingering illness. Delbert was born September 29, 1940, in Wayne County, West Virginia. Amherst has been his home for most of his adult life. He was employed by Ford Motor Corporation in Lorain for thirty-five years before retiring in 1994. He was Vice-President of the Lorain County Coon Club and enjoyed club turkey shoots. He took great pride in taking care of his log home, yard and gardening. Delbert loved nature and animals. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Kathleen Queen (nee: McQueen); his sons Norman L. Queen of Vermilion, Michael L. Queen of Amherst, Timothy Tansey and his wife Ann of South Amherst; his daughters Carrie Ott and her husband Todd of Vermilion, Jennifer Haas of Birmingham, Melissa Guelker and her husband Frank of Amherst; eleven grandchildren; brother Thomas Queen and his wife Penny of Dunlow, West Virginia; sisters Annie Crum and her husband Hobert of Dunlow, West Virginia, Leva Adkins of Trenton, Michigan and Pearl Hardwig of Norwalk. Delbert was preceded in death by his wife of twenty-eight years, Lilly Mae Queen (nee: Marcum) in 1988; his daughter Rhonda Queen in 1995; his son Terrence Tansey in 2011; one brother; and his parents William and Katie Queen (nee: Maynard). Friends called Monday, June 24, 2013 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland St., Amherst, OH 44001. Funeral services was held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Matt Williams officiated. Burial followed at Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Heart Association, P. O. Box 163549, Columbus, OH 43216-3549. Additional information and online register book are available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com

MARY JO WEAVER, 56, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on June 21, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 25th at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, W.Va. She is survived by her daughters Ashley (Michael), Tasha (Andrew) and her sons John (Michelle) and Harold Jr. Also surviving are her grandchildren Jordan, Lindsay, Skylar and Braxton. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

HESTER ANN CLARK, 94, of Huntington, W.Va., died Friday, June 21, 2013, at home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Chapel with Minister David Roach officiating. Burial will follow in Springhill Cemetery, Huntington. She was the widow of Charles Richard Clark, the love of her life, to whom she had been married 55 years. She was the daughter of the late Margaret and Frank Ross of Wayne, W.Va. Also preceding her in death was her daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Gene Martin; son-in-law, Keith Miller; a grandson, Fred Bowen; and a great-granddaughter, Zoe Hager. Surviving are three daughters, Nancy (Ronnie) Lauhon, their children Chuck (Heidi) of Madison, Wis., Michael and David Lauhon of Huntington, W.Va.; Julie Miller and her children, Jeff (Clarissa) Fuller, Jen (Paul) Flinchum of Huntington, and Brian (Christina) Fuller of Swansboro, N.C.; Charla (Mike) Johnson of Ashland, Ky., and her children, Christi Nolan (fiancé Scott Pratt), Ryan Hager, both of Huntington, W.Va., Glenn (Sarah) Hager of Roanoke, Va., Jason (Jan) Hager of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Marti (Scott) Morgan of Texas, daughter of Sue and Gene Martin. She had 13 great-grandchildren, Samantha and Harry Lauhon, Drew and Olivia Lauhon, Lauren and Lindsay Fuller, Abigail and Victoria Flinchum, Nick, Brandon and Isabella Nolan, Hudson and Clark Hager. Hester was a faithful member of the Ceredo Church of Christ. Special thanks to Dr. Dwayne Tackett, the 5th floor neuroscience nurses at St. Mary's Medical Center, Hospice of Huntington and a special friend, Jo Wright. Friends may call two hours before services, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

KATHLEEN ADKINS MATHIS TERRY, 94, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastor Rick Perdue, Pastor Don Crisp and her grandson Tab Mathis officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. She was born July 25, 1918, at Logan, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jonah and Cassie Tabor Adkins. Kathleen was a homemaker and was the oldest charter member of the East Lynn Baptist Church. Her husbands, Basil Mathis and Henry Terry; a daughter, Betty Maynard Shelton; a son-in-law, Hoyt Maynard; and six sisters also preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie (Joe) Trautwein of Wayne and Teresa (Bill) Thompson of Huntington; two sons, Jonah (Tommia Jean) Mathis and Stephen (Nancy) Terry, all of Wayne; a son-in-law, Dr. Charles I. Shelton of Huntington; a sister, Joann Gillilan of Huntington; eight grandchildren, Hoyt Alan, Darren, Tonya, Benita, Tab, Stephanie, Alison and Cassie; 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Kathleen's caregivers, Rosa Rowe and Wilma Childers, and to Hospice of Huntington.

ZANE JAXON JAQUES, infant son of Trina Napier and Kyle Jackson Jaques of Huntington, died June 24, 2013, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.

ARLIN CYRUS, 71, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Monday, June 24, 2013 at J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa, Ky. He was born February 1, 1942 in Fort Gay, W.V. a son of the late James and Lizzie Jones Cyrus. He was a songwriter and done mission work. In addition to his parent he was preceded in death by brothers, Jerry, Jay, Hubert, James, Willie, and Charlie Cyrus. Survivors include, four sisters, Florida Pauley of Huntington, W.V.; Louise Hutchins of Gahanna, Ohio; Lucy White of North Ridgeville, Ohio; Lutie Copley of Fort Gay, W.Va.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Kincaid officiating. Burial will follow at the Cyrus Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.Va.; Visitation will be 11:00 AM til time of service Saturday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

ILENE WALLACE JACKSON, 70, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Fred Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born April 2, 1943, at Genoa, W.Va., a daughter of the late Dora Wallace Toppings. Ilene was a retired secretary for the Wayne County Board of Education and a member of the Wayne Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Wallace. Survivors include her husband, Charles D. "C.D." Jackson, Jr.; a daughter, Robin Reyburn (Edward) of Kenova, W.Va.; a son, James W. Frazier of Wayne, W.Va.; two step-sons, Randy Jackson (April) of Prichard, W.Va., and Rodney Jackson (Renea) of Wayne, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren, Angela Lynn Napier, Christian Wade Frazier, Kelsey Lynn Hardman, Taylor Michael Frazier, Casie (T.J.) Richardson, Wes, Alex, Nori, Kenda and Cobie Jackson, Keesha Willis and Trevor Willis; and three great-grandchildren, Okey Samuel Napier, Nevaeh Delong and Dawson Richardson. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

IMOGENE CAINES PERRY, 90, of Winter Garden, Fla., formerly of Kenova, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 26, 2013. She was born August 28, 1922, near Kenova, the daughter of the late Charles Mack and Fonnie Langley. She was proceeded in death by husband Samuel "Goff" Caines and her second husband Thomas Perry, a sister Nora Langley Ferguson, two brothers Frank Langley and Donald Langley both of Kenova. She is survived by a sister Phyllis Langley Mosby of Russell Ky., a sister-in-law Posey Langley of Kenova, two sons and daughter in laws, Sam and Debbie Caines of Ashland, Ky., Michael and Diana Caines of Orlando, Fla., three grandsons Mathew Caines of Ashland, Ky., Christopher (Leah) and Joshua (Carol) Caines of Orlando, Fla., one granddaughter Jamie Caines of Ashland, Ky., four great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters. She retired from the Huntington State Hospital, but remained active. She was a member of the 20th Street Baptist Church of Kenova, the Zora Lynch mission group and also volunteered in the Wayne County Schools as a foster grandparent. She was also a former Mother Advisor with the International Order of the Rainbow Girls. She loved to cook and spend time with her family and friends. She will be missed by all. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday June 30, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday July 1, 2013 at the funeral home by the Rev Jerry Matt. Burial will follow in the Old Docks Creek Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Hubbard House, 29 West Miller Street, Orlando, FL 32806. Condolences may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.

ERVIN PRENTICE STEPP, JR., 83, of Kermit, W.Va., died June 27, 2013, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Warfield, Ky.; burial in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington.

ONEIDA JEWELL FAIRCHILD NELSON, 96, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Friday, June 28, 2013, in the Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 6, 1917, in Ashland, Ky., a daughter of the late John and Lora LeMaster Fairchild. Oneida was a member of the Prichard United Baptist Church and a 1935 graduate of Buffalo High School. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Marshall B. Nelson. Oneida is survived by one daughter and son-in-law Phyllis and David Watts and one son and daughter-in-law Darrell and Judy Nelson all of Huntington; six grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home with Dolthus Perry and Charles Palsen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the Nelson family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

MNC (Ret.) FRED DANILE BARTRAM and MONICA M. BARTRAM, both of Fort Gay, WV. Monica passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 at her home in Fort Gay, WV. and her beloved husband Dan joined her in their journey on Sunday, June 30, 2013. Dan passed away at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House in Huntington, WV. They both have went to be with their beloved son; William Thomas Bartram. Monica was the daughter of Mary and Joseph Grady of Yonkers, New York. She was born August 20, 1938. Dan was born July 7, 1934 the son of late James Bartram and Mae Salmons Bartram. Surviving is a loving son; James Daniel Bartram of Seattle, WA. and a daughter-in-law; Jo Ellen Bartram of Hampton, VA. Grandchildren; James D.T. Bartram of Seattle, WA., who was a care giver for both in their final months of sickness, Mathew Joseph Bartram of Seattle, WA., Katy Bartram of Washington, D.C., Kelly Jo Bartram of Hampton, VA., and Chelsea Bartram Barry of Charleston, S.C. and one great-granddaughter; Indy Bartram of Everett, WA. Dan and Monica are also survived by brothers and sisters; William H. (Susan) Bartram of Grove City, Ohio, Sally (John) Wilson of Louisa, KY., Ella Bert (Rolla) Wagner of Thorton, CO., James N. (Judy) Bartram of Fort Gay, WV., Lexie Mae (Donald) Proctor of Chillicothe, OH., and David (Jane) Bartram of Huntington, WV. Dan was preceded in death by a brother; Glen R. Bartram, but his loving wife Peggy was a sister to Dan and Monica. Monica’s sister; Rosemary preceded her in death along with brothers; Frank Grady, Thomas Grady, and Joseph Grady, her step-brother Billie Denehy survives them. Dan and Monica is also survived by a loving family of many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews, and many friends and wonderful neighbors. Both were always looking forward to visits from family as well as friends and all were welcomed into their home. The entire family extends a special thanks to nieces; Beatrice Bartram-Dahl and Glenna Bartram who helped guide both in their medical care the past few years. Family also wishes to thank the staff at Cabell-Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center for the care they received in their final weeks. Funeral services will at 2p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Ratcliffe officiating. Visitation was Tuesday 6-9 at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Damron Cemetery, Fort Gay, WV. on the property owned by Dan and Monica.

DAVID LEE CALDWELL, 84, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jeff Lykins. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. David was a retired Electrical Gauge Mechanic with Owens-Illinois. He was an avid golfer and loved baseball. He played softball for the Owens-Illinois company team. He also ran cross country and pole vaulted for Marshall University. David was born on June 14, 1929, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of the late Henry and Catheryn Fitzgerald Caldwell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Patrick Wilson Caldwell. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen Farley Caldwell; two sons and daughter-in-law John and Kaori Caldwell of Nagoya, Japan, Mike Mahone of Chandler, Ariz.; and a daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Chad Barnett of Concord, N.C.; three grandchildren Carrie Tudor and Sean and Tyler Caldwell; two great-grandchildren, Reed and Austin Tudor; a sister-in-law Katie Caldwell of Huntington, W.Va. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

PANSY MORRIS THOMPSON, 93, Rio Grande, Ohio, passed away Sunday June 30, 2013, in Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio. Born May 21, 1920, in Williamson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James and Allie Clark Morris. She married Pastor Samuel L. Thompson August 22, 1944, in Pikeville, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death November 21, 1984. Pansy was a volunteer for more than thirty years with RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program) at University of Rio Grande and Greer Museum in Rio Grande and a life member of Eastern Star. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Anna Mae Smith, Kenova, West Virginia, and several nieces and nephews. Pansy will be sadly missed by Dee McCollough and her home health workers. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe, Everett and Burt Morris, and sister, Hazel Burns. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.rollinsfh.com.

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