BETH MARIE (KEARNS) WILSON, 34, of Ceredo, WV passed away on July 1, 2013. She was born on July 17, 1978, a daughter of Jack Edward and Sherry Ann Kearns. She is preceded in death by her father and one brother, Joshua. She leaves behind to mourn her loss, her mother and her three children: Josie, Jessica and Ronnie. Also surviving are her siblings: Jackie, Scott, April, Brad, Kim, Jimmy and Priscilla and many aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends. She was a proud member of the Ceredo Christian Baptist Church. A memorial service for Beth will be held at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 11 A.M. The family request contributions be made to the funeral home for her services. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

On July 2, 2013, EDGLE CLETIS WEBB slipped peacefully from this world into his eternal home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 15, 1929 to the late Pierce and Cora Webb in Wayne County, W.V. He was retired from Norfolk & Western Railroad. Edgle was a man of steadfast faith, who stood firmly for our Almighty God, served proudly in the U.S. Army, and served lovingly as the patriarch of his family. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, farming and wood-working. His love for gospel and bluegrass music was evident in his guitar, banjo, and mandolin playing. Along with his parents, Edgle was preceded in death by siblings, Arvil Webb, Truman Webb, Mavis Borders, Edna Grant, Okey Grant, Augusta Smith. He was also preceded in death by his step-son Steve Thompson. Edgle is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Christine Dow Webb. He was a loving father to his children, Fontella (Charlie) Brewer, Mitchell Webb, Patricia (Butch) O’Brian, Diana (Mickey) Thompson. and step-son Richard (Beth) Thompson. He was pawpaw to his grandchildren, Travis, Taylor, Annie, Katie, Stuart, Wesley, Rachel, Wade, Dalton, and Steve, and great-grandchildren, Karson, Bryson, Addison, Gracin, Max and Mitchell. The family would like to thank friends Joann Rowe and Connie Butcher for their assistance over the last several years, and the staff of JJ Jordan Geriatric Center for their care and compassion during his final weeks. 2 Corinthians 5:8 "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." Funeral services were conducted 10:30 AM Friday, July 5, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tom Kitts and Pastor Richard Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at the Lynch Cemetery.

RONALD MICHAEL BROOKS, 54, of Ceredo, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013. He was born February 19, 1959, in South Williamson, KY, a son of Barbara Cooper Brooks of Salt Rock and Earnest Brooks of Williamson. He is also survived by his daughter, Amanda Brooks of Williamson, WV; sister, Lois Brooks of Williamson; his companion and best friend, Tammy Salmons, and her mother, Charlotte Warren; and several aunts, uncles and a host of friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2013, at Baylous Cemetery.

RICHARD K. MILLER JR., 45, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away July 3, 2013, after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born October 23, 1967. Rich was a teacher and coach at Wayne Middle School where he loved his co-workers and the children he taught and coached. He was the son of Betty J. Miller of Huntington, W.Va., and the late Richard K. Miller. Rich is survived by his wife, Kimberly Scott Miller of Prichard; and three daughters, Christana Miller, Aimee Miller Jackson and husband Kevin, all of Huntington, W.Va., and Randi Miller of Prichard; one son, Richard "Scotty" Miller, also of Prichard; one sister, Linda Miller-McLaughlin and husband Jeff of Hillsboro, Ohio; and one brother, John Lee Miller of Huntington, W.Va.; one grandson, Landon Jackson of Huntington, W.Va. Rich was a faithful member of the Antioch Old Regular Baptist Church in Wayne, W.Va., after he became prepared for eternal life in May of 1998. Richard was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Dallas Bowen; infant daughter, Peyton Miller; paternal grandparents, John and Wynima Miller; and maternal grandparents, Brad and Mauda Mathis of Huntington, W.Va. He leaves behind many loving family members, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., with Elder Art Mathis officiating. Burial will follow in the Mathis Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

MRS. ALTA FERGUSON BOOTH, 88, of Ann Arbor, Mich., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., died Wednesday, July 3, 2013. She was born March 28, 1925, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Charles F. and Armie Ferguson. Her husband, Jennings Booth, also preceded her in death, along with one daughter, Sandra Virga. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda (Leo) Nicholas and Sharon (Donald) Stein; six grandchildren, Cam Alee (David) Brown, Christopher (Shelly Ann) Virga, David (Michelle) Nicholas, Mark (Lisa) Nicholas, Eliza Nicholas, and Joseph Stein; son-in-law, Harry Virga; and a host of relatives and friends. Private graveside services will be held Sunday, July 7, 2013. The family will receive condolences Sunday afternoon at the home of Henry Frasher, 981 Right Fork Wilsons Creek Road. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Booth family.

JOHN DAVID EARLS passed away suddenly on July 7, 2013,. He lived in Spokane, Wash.. Formerly from Huntington, he graduated from Vinson High School and Marshall University where he was a TKE. He served in the U.S. Army. He leaves behind a beloved wife, Idalia, and two children, Jaclyn and Jason, all of Spokane, Wash.; two sisters Sheila Earls of Huntington and Billie Jo Earls of San Diego; and two special cousins Ralph Wood and Richard Chapman (Chaps). He loved and was loved by many. A friend on Facebook wrote, "I cannot wait to celebrate the greatest, most caring, true man I've ever met." This says it all. This wonderful, Christian soul touched all he came in contact with. Services will be Sunday, July 14, at Indian Trail Community Church, Spokane, Wash., with a reception following at Sons of Norway.

FLOSSIE LEE (ALIFF) STEPHENS, 71, of Wayne, died July 8, 2013, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Otis Bowen. Burial will follow at Stephens Cemetery, Wayne, WV.
She was born April 4, 1942 in East Lynn, WV, a daughter of the late, Milton and Delphie Adkins Aliff. She was a homemaker. Her husbands, Bennie Davis and Carl Stephens also preceded her in death, along with her siblings Tommy & Sherman Aliff and Sadie "Nellie" Stevens and Effie Ferguson. Survivors include daughters, Dorothy (Jason) Adkins, Michele (Stan) Bradshaw, and Patty (Earl) Davis of Wayne; Annette (Steve) Johnson of Huntington, son Danny (Donna) Davis of Efland, North Carolina, brothers Charles (Juanita) Aliff of Wayne, WV, and Carl (Helen) Aliff of Ohio; sisters Mary Ferguson, Josie Adkins, and Madeline (Hubert) Lester of Wayne, ten grandchildren; Jessica Chinn, Stacey Gilkerson, Jacob Gilkerson, Danielle Davis, Matthew Talbert, Rachel Talbert, Glen Adkins, Jennifer Beaver, Bobby Davis and Laura Bradshaw, 15 Great Grandchildren, a special niece and her husband Vivian and Tom Simonic, very special friends Jamie & Nan Blankenship. Glenn Adkins, Jamie Blankenship, Jacob Gilkerson, Bobby Davis, Tom Simonic and Robert Beaver will serve as the pallbearers. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

GLORIA ROXANNE BRINEGAR GRINSTEAD, 52, of Kenova, WV passed away Monday, July 8, 2013 at home. She was born April 19 1961 in Huntington, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Grinstead. She worked as a caregiver to many. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Tony Hughes of Proctorville, Ohio; one son, Christopher Leftwich of Kenova, WV; two grandchildren, Trenton Whited and Patience Turner; six sisters, Trish Jarrell, Beverly Wilkenson, Gwenny Adkins, Violet Nicely, Renee Turner, and Leoria Carter; three brothers Greg Brinegar, Howard Brinegar, and Timothy Brinegar; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Brian Root. Burial will follow in Graham Cemetery, New Haven. WV. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/ hall.

EDDIE F. BUXTON, 66, of Genoa, W.V. passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at his home. He was born February 24,1947 in Lodi, Ohio a son of the late and Mary Belle Dreibilbis Buxton. He was a metal fabricator and was of Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by stepdaughter, Lois Detwiler. Survivors include his loving wife, Ama Buxton of Genoa, W.V.; stepchildren, Daphne Cheatham of Rittman, Ohio; Pamela Vacquez of Genoa, W.V.; Phillip Cheatham of Rittman, Ohio; Johnathan Cheatham of Lodi, Ohio; sisters, Linda Dean of Woodfield, Ohio; Mary Ann Roberts also of Woodfield, Ohio; Gladys Rhodes of Rittman, Ohio; Carol Beasley of Raleigh, N. C.; brother, Raymond Buxton of Mineral Mills, W.V; Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Monday, July 15, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Richard Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at the Robertson Cemetery, Genoa, W.V. Visitation will be 11:00 am til 1:00 PM Monday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

BRIDGES C. KIDD, 83, of Wayne, went to reside with the Lord on July 12, 2013 at the VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born on September 17, 1929, to the late Aaron Crockett Kidd & Clifford Ross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Leonard Kidd, brothers Capt. George Ray Kidd, Tink Kidd and Earnest Howard, sisters Ann Kidd, Johnny Ruth Kidd and Dameris Kidd. Survivors include his loving wife Maxine Ooten Kidd, son Bridges L. Kidd. daughter Bridgette M. Kidd, grandsons Brock (Jessica) Kidd, Daniel (Nyda) Kidd, Brandon and Aaron Kidd, Great Grandchildren Zayden, Knox, Madilyn and Ariel Kidd and 5 additional great grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held at the Estep Cemetery, Mingo County., WV at a later date. "He meant the world to us." Morris Funeral Home, Wayne is in charge of the arrangements.

DEANNA CAUDILL, 48, of Fort Gay, W.V. passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at her home. She was born November 6, 1964 in Louisa, Ky. a daughter of Owen "Shorty" Marcum and the late Patty Frazier Marcum. She was a caregiver. In addition to her mother (Patty Marcum) she was also preceded in death by, husband, Billy Caudill; daughter, Stephanie Gilkerson; brother, Elliott Marcum; niece, Victoria Marcum. Survivors include, one son, Jonathan Caudill of Fort Gay, W.V.; father, Owen "Shorty" Marcum of Fort Gay, W.V.; two grandchildren, Jocelyn Caudill and Brody Caudill; one sister, Linda (Michael) Gilkerson of Fort Gay, W.V; three brothers, Larry (Sue) Owen Marcum of Fort Gay, W.V.; Bobby (Lora) Marcum of Glenhayes, W.V.; John Paul (Lawana) Marcum of Louisa, Ky.; A host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Ray Church officiating. Burial will follow at the Doss Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 am til 2:00 PM Thursday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

SHELDON JONES, 85, of Long Beach, Calif., died Friday, July 12, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Long Beach. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Wayne, W.Va., by Pastors Tom and Ken Nolan. Burial will follow at Jones Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. He was born October 10, 1927, in East Lynn, a son of the late William Edward and Mary Pearl Stanley Jones. Sheldon was a retired electrical engineer for Aerojet General Aircraft and was a U.S. Army veteran. A daughter, Connie Hinds also preceded him in death, along with three sisters, Mary Ruth Pearlman, Ruby Tygrett, Margaret Goldwater; three brothers, Gayle, Billy and Lucian Jones. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Mathues and husband Allan of Reno, Nev.; two sisters, Eunice Kirwin of Houston, Texas, and Mattie Nolan of Lavalette, W.Va.; a brother, Stanley Jones and wife Lizzie of Lavalette, W.Va.; son-in-law, Tony Hinds; two grandsons, Robin Hinds and Dana Hinds; three granddaughters, Lana Mathues, Tammy Mathues and Shauna Scheneman and husband Jeff; great-grandson, Nathan Scheneman; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home.

JACK LEE HALL, 58, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born November 19, 1954 in Goody, Kentucky a son of the late Jack and Charline Hall. One infant sister, Deloris Hall also preceded him in death. Jack worked in the construction industry and was a member of the Laborers Local Union 543 of Huntington. He leaves behind his loving wife of 33 years, Jackie Hall; one daughter, Lillie Ann Hall Sloan and her husband Johnny; and two grandchildren, Jonathan Lee Sloan and Seirra Faye Sloan, all of Barboursville, W.Va. Also surviving are three brothers, Keith and his wife Debbie, Gary and his wife Teresa, all of Barboursville, and Ralph of Wayne; two sisters, Sheila Hubbell and her husband Joe of Wayne, and Cora Beare and her husband Don of Versailles, Oh.; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bowen Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

KENNETH BREWER, age 84 of Kermit, WV passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 at his home. Born February 19, 1929 to the late Thomas and Virginia (Williams) Brewer in Mingo Co, WV. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Brewer. Kenneth is survived by three sons, Arville Johnson of Wayne, WV, Kenneth Brewer Jr. of Columbus, OH, and Thomas Mulcahy of Kermit, WV; three daughters, Constance Stann of Laurelville, OH, Delia Mae Ruggles of Logan, WV, and Linda Jean Ossing of Columbus, OH; four brothers, Ermel Brewer of Columbus, OH, James Brewer of Clyde, OH, Henry Brewer of Mingo, WV, and Bill Brewer of Florida; three sisters, Nella Mae Gahto of St. Petersburg, FL, Myrtle Gault of Pine Knoll Shores, NC, Ada Jean Irvin of Zanesville, OH. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at 11am Thursday, July 18, 2013 at the Gospel Church of God with burial to follow in the Brewer Cemetery at Kermit. Friends may visit the church from 2-10 p.m. on Wednesday.

MINNIE ANN CARNEY JOHNSON, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and child of God was surrounded by her family when she went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 15, 2013. She was born August 2, 1931 in Charleston, WV a daughter of the late Arnold B. and Lillie M. Miller Carney. Minnie was a faithful member of Kenova United Methodist Church where she was very active with the Busy Fingers Quilting Circle, the Upper Room Sunday school class and she was a weekly volunteer in the Welcome Center at church. Minnie was a secretary for Beckley Loan Company until she and Jay began their family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Jay Johnson; one sister, Henrietta Sander and two brothers, Clayton A. Carney and Buck M. Carney. Minnie is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Steve & Kathy Johnson of Kenova; two daughters and one son-in-law, Jayne and Doug Angles of Glen Allen, VA and Bev Johnson of Kenova; two granddaughters and their spouses, Kristin and Jeff Sanders and Ashlee and David Maynard all of Kenova; one grandson, Jason Angles of Claremont, NH; great grandchildren, Chris, Ben and Abby Sanders and Maezie Angles; one sister and brother-in-law, Sybil and Ed Shirkey of Boiling Springs, SC; a special cousin, Barbara Ballard of St. Albans, WV and her church family. Minnie was a wonderful mother whose love for her children was endless. No words can adequately express how she will be missed but her love will stay in our hearts forever. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2013 at the church with Rev. Jim Richards officiating. Burial followed in Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Kenova United Methodist Church Building Fund at 503 15th St. Kenova, WV 25530. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

SHERLENE WILLIAMSON, 93, of Dunlow, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Trinity Healthcare Services, Williamson, WV. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Turkey Creek Church, Dunlow with Brothers George Nelson, Manuel Ferguson & Elmer Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at the Sol Perry Cemetery, Dunlow. Sherlene was born on February 4, 1920 in Logan County, WV, to the late Wallace Williamson & Belva Meade Williamson. She was a member of Turkey Creek Church in Dunlow, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Adams, sister Connie and brothers Leslie and Elva Williamson. Surviving is her son Rayburn "Bert" Williamson and wife June of Dunlow, WV and brother Glen Williamson and wife Brookie of Indiana, 3 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 14 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held after 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2013 at Turkey Creek Church, Dunlow.

ALEXANDER R. HOOPER, 25, of East Lynn died July 17, 2013. He was born February 15, 1988 in Haywood, N.C. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary E. Plemmons Survivors include one son, Dominic Hooper; his mother, Sally Plemmons of East Lynn; and one brother, David Hooper of East Lynn. Private burial services will be held for the family. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hooper Family.

JUANITA ROSS DAVIS, 83, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at the Spring Valley Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member, by Rev. Bonnie Boyce. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. She was born April 30, 1930, on Little Lynn Creek in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Matthew and Goldie Pyles Ross. Juanita was a retired clerk for the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Huntington. Her husband of 61 years, Cecil Ernest Davis; a granddaughter, Amber Chambers Townson; sisters Marjorie Elliott and Mary May Ross, brothers, Bill Ross and Kent Ross; half-sisters, Edith Wellman, Pearl Shively, and Ines "Jo" Cross, and half-brothers, Jack Ross and Clarence Ross, also preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Michael Davis and Jeffrey Davis (Tonya), all of Huntington; a granddaughter, Kristin Dygert (Josh) of Huntington; three great-grandchildren, Kayla Newman, Jason "Bubby" Townson Jr., and Collin Dygert; four brothers, Arnold Ross, Bob Ross (Maxine), and Claude Ross (Jean), all of Columbus, Ohio, and David Ross (Lois) of Wayne, W.Va.; and a number of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Spring Valley Presbyterian Church.

MAE ADKINS, 94, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away July 22, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Heron Adkins. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. She was born July 5, 1919, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Oscar and Cloie Adkins Ramsey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millington Adkins; children and their spouses, Franklin Dee and Juanita Adkins, Millington II and Maedell Adkins; and grandchildren, Denny Adkins, Dale Adkins, Marty Adkins, Gary Adkins and Mikey Adkins. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Oscar and Shirley Adkins of Leonard, Mich., Betty and George Paquette of Gladwin, Mich., and Jane and Robert Warf of Huntington; grandchildren, Hugh Raymond Adkins, David Adkins, Steve Adkins, Donita Adkins, Donnie Adkins, Millington Adkins III, Tina Gue, Deloris Fleshner, John Paquette, George Paquette Jr., Tony Paquette, Johnny Warf and Kristy Warf Nantz; and many great- and great- great-grandchildren. The family would like to especially acknowledge her nephew, Lowell G. Adkins of Huntington, and Cecil Lucas of Ohio. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Casual attire is appropriate.

PAULINE CHAFFIN, 75, of Crum died July 22, 2013, at J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa, Ky. She was born July 26, 1937 in Webb, WV, a daughter of the late Dennie and Ardith Chapman Chaffin. Pauline was a homemaker. A daughter, Barbara Ellen Chaffin also preceded her in death, along with three brothers, Elmer, Billy Ray and Clinton Chaffin; and her step-mother Lola June Rose Chaffin. Survivors include two sons, Elmer Chaffin of Crum, WV, Ulysses Grant Chaffin and wife, Christine of Ivel, KY; three sisters, Rose Lawson of Ohio, Lois Perry of Rittman, OH, Mary Ann Gage of Clarkston, MI; three brothers, Troy Chaffin of Ohio, Larry Chaffin of Crum, WV, Eugene Chaffin of Ohio; one grandchild, Kristin Faith Chaffin. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. There will be no funeral services.

JEFFERY SCOTT HOLLEY, 40, of Lavalette died July 24, 2013, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m Saturday, Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Burial at McCormick Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

WANDA NELL HUNDLEY, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2013, She was born July 29, 1945 in Genoa, W.V. a daughter of the late Bert and Edna (Pratt) Thompson. She was a homemaker and devoted to her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Lloyd T. Hundley and children, Leslie (Tammy) Mullins of Fort Gay, W.V., Steven (Patricia) Mullins of Columbus, Ohio, Shelly (John) Mullins of Columbus, Ohio, and Bert (Betsy) Hundley of Columbus, Ohio, and stepchildren, Tommy Hundley, Roy Hundley, David Hundley, Ronnie Hundley Nancy Hundley Vanotti, and Sharon Chesley. She is also survived by her grandsons, Brandon Mullins, Joshua Mullins, Benjamin Marcum, William Marcum, and Joe Moore; great-grandchildren, Joshua Mullins and Jillian Mullins. She is also survived by her siblings, Gen Noe, Kathryn (Charlie) Scoggins, and Joyce Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Ancel D. Thompson, Elbert Thompson, William Thompson and Norma Smith. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 PM Sunday. July 28,2013 at the Church of God, Fort Gay, W.V. with Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Mathis Cemetery, Lick Log Branch. Visitation will be Saturday 2 PM til 9 PM at Church of God, Fort Gay.

EARL EDWARD ADKINS, 79, of South Point, Ohio, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 25, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. He was born August 4, 1933, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Earl and Era Adkins. His wife, Doris Adkins, also preceded him in death along with sisters, Ethel Adkins and Eldred Adkins, and nephews, Tommy Thompson and Shawn Thompson. He is survived by his cherished wife, Louise Adkins; two sons, James Earl Adkins and Clarice Pemberton, and Ralph Edward Adkins and his wife Sherry; two daughters, Edna Jo Adkins Porter and her husband Charles, and Kristy Adkins Fulks; nine grandchildren, Christina Lee McNeely, Virginia Jo Spencer, James Earl Adkins Jr., Shane Neff, Mandi Pemberton, Spring Adkins Ransom, Chad Edward Adkins, Charles Trevor Porter, and Emily Faith Fulks; sisters, Eloise Simpkins and Linda Lord; sisters-in-law, Marie Gillespie, Opal Strogilos, Vera Fox, and Betty Adkins; brother-in-law, Ollin Adkins and his wife Bonnie; very loved and special cousins, Bill and Carol Harless; and many loving great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. Earl is loved and missed by many. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne. Burial will follow in the Everett Adkins Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

She fought a good fight, she finished her course, she kept the faith. GLADYS RUSSELL, 86, of Wayne, W.Va. passed away Friday, July 26, 2013. She was born October 15, 1926 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Robert and Stella Stapleton Davis. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Truman Russell; two brothers, Garland Davis and Howard Davis; one sister, Ellen Carter; five children, Mary Justine Justice, Janet Sue Russell, Clifford Russell, Danny Gale Russell, and David Russell; and one son-in-law, Roy Justice. Gladys was a member of the East Lynn Bible Baptist Church, and a former employee of the Wayne WalMart. She leaves behind eight children, Gladys Marie Ferguson and her husband Ralph of New Boston, Mich., Betty June Russell of Lavalette, W.Va., Arlene Caldwell and her husband Delbert of Ft. Gay, W.Va., Truman Russell Jr. of East Lynn, W.Va., Jerry Lee Russell and his wife Katherine of East Lynn, Judy Christian and her husband Roger of Wayne, Jimmy Dale Russell also of Wayne, and Jackie Allen Russell and Tiny of East Lynn; 23 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mae Parsons of Huntington; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 29,2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Edgar Maynard Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

JUDY JINCE ROBERTSON TOMBLIN, 68, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away Friday, July 26, 2013, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastor Tom Kitts officiating. Burial will follow at the Cyrus Cemetery on Greenbrier Creek. She was born November 24, 1944, at Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Charles Robertson of Fort Gay, W.Va., and the late Maxine Webb Robertson. She was a self-employed adult family care giver, and was a member of the Rush Branch Church. Her husband, Andrew Tomblin, and a daughter, Melissa Maxine Porter, also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Kelly Lynn Shepard (Lawton) of Fort Gay, W.Va.; a son, Michael Shane Tomblin (Holly) of Lesage, W.Va.; two sisters, Jackie Williamson (Romey) of Genoa, W.Va., and Sheila Scites (Jack) of Fort Gay, W.Va.; three brothers, Robert Robertson (Loretta), Timothy Robertson (Cindy), and Charles "Chuck" Robertson, Jr. (Rhonda), all of Fort Gay, W.Va.; son-in-law Thurman Porter, 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Friends may call one hour prior to services Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.

CLIFFORD RAY DENT, 82, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by his son-in-law Joseph Harding. Burial will follow at the Nelson Cemetery, Kirk, W.Va. He was born December 9, 1930, at Breeden, W.Va., a son of the late Leo F. and Alma Francis Dent. He was a retired car salesman and served with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was Baptist by faith and was a 32 Degree Mason and member of Kermit Lodge 167, AF&AM, whose members will conduct graveside rites. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Marcum Dent in 2006; an infant daughter Anita Dent; and a sister, Velma Taft. Survivors include three daughters, Karen Spade (Jeff) of Culloden, W.Va., Lonella Harding (Joseph) of Nitro, W.Va., and Kimberly Stagg (Bob) of Charleston, S.C.; four sons, Tom Dent (Marie) of Wilsondale, W.Va., Victor Dent (Linda) of Columbia, S.C., Ben Dent of Lexington, S.C., and Michael Ellis of Virginia; two sisters, Virginia DeVoe (Howard) of Columbus, Ohio and JoAnn Ward of Garden City, Mich.; a brother, James M. Dent (Liz) of South Carolina; 20 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and a host of friends including a special friend, Delores "Blue Eyes" Lewis, and all of his "Karaoke" family. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.

JAMES W. BILLUPS, 88, of Louisa, Ky., formerly of South Point, Ohio, died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Community Hospice in Ashland, Ky. He was born March 15, 1925, the son of the late Muss and Lillian Billups of Fort Gay, W.Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Berta Faye Billups and Illeta Lowe, and brothers, Jerry Rowsey and Glen Rowsey. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Gee Short Billups of Louisa, Ky.; and sisters, Doris Crockett, Arlene Blankenship and Judy Murphy, all of Huntington, W.Va., Delores Arthur of Milton, W.Va., and Mary L. McCreery of South Point, Ohio. Additional survivors include sisters-in-law, Carole Short Yetter (Ed) of Zanesville, Ohio, and Treva Watts Short (Bill) of Louisa, Ky. He leaves behind several nieces and nephews; Emmalee, a very special great-great niece; and a very special companion, his dog Pepper. He was a proud Marine veteran, having served four years in the South Pacific. He retired from Kraft Foods Inc., where he was employed for 30 years. He loved spending weekends at Huntington Airport and Chesapeake flying his Piper PA-11. He also had a strong interest in sports cars. For many years, he enjoyed hanging out with his friends at the Snak Shak in South Point, Ohio. Visitation will be at Young Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa, Ky., from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2013. Funeral services will be at the chapel at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2013, with Rev. Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa, Ky. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Flowers are appreciated, or donations can be made to Community Hospice of Ashland, Ky., or Lawrence County Humane Society, Louisa, Ky.

JESSIE IRENE WILLIAMSON, 95, of Salt Rock, WV, passed awav Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted at Noon Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. She was born August 5,1917 at Harts, WV. Her husband, Elzie Williamson, a daughter, Sharon Williamson, and a son, Clovis Williamson preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Paul Williamson (Cynthia) of Salt Rock, WV, and a niece Marie Williamson (Hallie) of Wayne, WV, whom she raised as her own. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.

ROBERT "Bob" SALMONS, 83 of Turkey Creek, Ky. passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at the Skilled Nursing Facility of the South Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born November 6, 1929 at Crum, WV the son of the late Sherman and Virginia Varney Salmons. He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert James "Bobby" Salmons; brothers, Homer, Hubert Ray, Roy and Albert Salmons; sisters, Elva McGlone, Louise Sturgell and Dorothy Harris and a half brother, James Salmons. Bob was a retired coal miner with C. & R. Coal Company, a member of the Turkey Creek Freewill Baptist Church and a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War and a purple heart recipient. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Crum Salmons of Turkey Creek; daughter, Dorothy "Marie" (Phillip) Brumfield of Lavalette, WV; sons, Mitchell Bryant (Lisa) Salmons and Micheal Bryan (Shellia) Salmons all of Turkey Creek, KY; grandchildren, Robert "Ethan" Salmons, Jacob "Evan" Salmons and Enoch "Elijah" Salmons and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, August 5, 2013 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Eddie May, Jimmy Stanley, Danny Swafford and Mikey Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. with Phillip Brumfield, Ethan Salmons, David Salmons, Tim Salmons, Teddy Robinette and Sherman Sturgell serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 PM Saturday and Sunday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home with special services both nights at 7 PM. Belfry Chapter #141 DAV will conduct military graveside services. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry is in charge of arrangements.