WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES August

WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
August, 2013

Obituaries courtesy The Wayne County News and The Huntington Herald Dispatch and other sources.

These obituaries for the month of August were compiled by Howard Osburn

SHEILA ANN ROSS, 60, of Radnor, W.Va., died Thursday, August 1, 2013, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Frank Taylor Jr. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. She was born July 19, 1953, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of Emory and Dot Taylor Osburn. She retired from Armstrong Cable and was a member of the Lavalette Baptist Church. Sheila touched many lives with her strength and courage. She was deeply loved by so many and will be greatly missed. Additional survivors include her husband of 40 years, Larry Raymond Ross; two daughters, Christie Hitchcock Lynch (Joe) of Huntington and Tara Clayborne of Wayne, W.Va.; a sister, Kathryn Holland (James) of Huntington, W.Va.; a brother, Larry Kenneth Osburn (Alice) of Huntington, W.Va.; two precious grandsons, Hunter David Hitchcock and Sebastian Ross Clayborne, who were the light of her life; two brothers-in-law, Jeff Ross (Pam) of Wayne, W.Va., Ronald Ross (Sharon) of Radnor, W.Va.; mother-in-law, Dorothy Ross of Radnor, W.Va.; nieces, Jennifer, Melissa, Mary Ann and Shaleena; and nephews, Tim, Jerry, Matthew and Grant. Special thanks go to Dr. Kimmey and staff of HIMG oncology and the staff on 6th floor Oncology Department at St. Mary's Medical Center. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy, 4:7.

LONNIE NAPIER, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Thursday, August 1, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, August 5, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Brother Jody Thompson and Brother Randy May. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. He was born August 3, 1936, at Stiltner, WV, a son of the late Tim and Mary Sula Lycans Napier. Lonnie was formerly employed by Columbia Gas and was a self-employed auctioneer. A brother, Wilmer Napier, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Beulah Thomas Napier; a daughter, Jill Wallace (Bill) of Wayne, WV; a son, Tim Napier (Missy) of Fort Gay, WV; three sisters, Erma McClellan of Lavalette, WV, Opal Fay Tomblin of Jackson, OH, and Lizzie (Stan) Jones of Lavalette, WV; sister-in-law, Ann Napier of Genoa, WV; 7 grandchildren, Andy Napier, Shane Napier, Whitley Napier, Troy Wallace, Cody Wallace, Lia Napier, and Kiah Napier; 6 great-grandchildren, Jayla, Averi, Johanna, Cammy, Haley, and Jolen; and a host of other relatives and friends, including a special friend of 65 years, Charles Staley. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.

NOAH PARKER "N. P." ADKINS, 90, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, August 2, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. He was born June 18, 1923, near Stiltner, W.Va., to the late Noah and Martha Ramey Adkins. N.P. served in the US Army during World War II and was the recipient of the National Defense Medal and WWII Service Medal, European Theater. He pastored Laurel Freewill Baptist Church for nearly 36 years and was an ever faithful Christian servant. Survivors include his wife of over 70 years, Gladys Adkins of Wayne; his 10 children, Samuel (Bobbie) Adkins, Sandra (Mackie) Booton, Alice (Kenny) Osburn, James (Elizabeth) Adkins, Pauline (Jerry) Combs, Virginia (Jerry) Casteel, Mollie (Paul) Craig, Peggy (Howard) Yost, John Adkins, and Angela Dickerson; his brother Clyde Adkins; two sisters, Mary Adkins Cooper and Janie Adkins Watts; 29 grandchildren: 43 great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews and other relatives; and his lifelong friend Harold Pelfrey. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Evangelist Luther Dingess officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington.

WILLIAM JENNINGS ADKINS, 88, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born October 31, 1924 in West Hamlin, W.Va., a son of the late Elisha M. and Julia A. Bills Adkins. William was a retired steelworker from Armco and he was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gloria Adkins; one son, William "Billy" Jennings Adkins, II; four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Sharen Adkins of Kenova, and Linda and David Derryberry of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at the Ceredo Church of Christ with Minister David Roach officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery at Branchland. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the Adkins family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

MARTHA SIMMS ROBERTSON, 83, of Iron Station, N. C., died Aug. 3, 2013, at her residence. She was born March 9, 1930 in Wayne, W.Va. a daughter of the late Everett Watts and Spicie Dingess. Also preceding her in death were three husbands, William H. Lovins, Roy T. Simms, and Clarence Robertson; daughter, Mary Ellen Kipp; brother Ira Watts; infant twin brothers; her sister Sarah Copley Watts; and special step-son, Roy T. Simms Jr. Martha was a retired nurse aid for Fairhaven Nursing Home and attended the Church of God Prophecy Redemption Worship Center in Charlotte, N.C. She leaves behind three daughters, Ruth A. Mills and her husband Roy of Gastonia, N.C., Tammy P. Adkins and her husband Charles of Iron Station, N. C., and Donna J. Wilson and her husband Jim of Williamsport, O.; two sisters, Anise Bates and her husband Ted of Ft. Gay, W. Va., and Nancy Fraley of Ceredo, W. Va.; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Roy E. Mills officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral on Thursday.

RUTH ANN BOOTH, age 69 of Galveston was called home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, Sunday, August 4, 2013 at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Additional services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home in Wayne, West Virginia. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery in Kenova, WV. She was born October 9, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to Jesse Lee Wall, Sr. and Ora Lee Reid. Ruth Ann was a faithful member at Island Community Church and a fantastic Pastor's wife for 53 years to Rev. Jim Booth. She enjoyed working in the Christian Women's Job Corp here in Galveston She was a teacher and administrator for 17 years at the Island Christian School. She was a tireless servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. Ruth Ann's most treasured love in her life next to the Lord Jesus Christ was her family. She would spend countless hours on face-book with her children and grandchildren, keeping up with their lives She was the consummate homemaker, mother and wife; her family was truly blessed. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brothers Jesse Wall, Jr., Charles Wall and Walter Wall, survivors include husband, Reverend James E. "Jim" Booth of Galveston; daughter, Emily Booth Burnette and husband Dodd of Galveston; sons, James E. Booth, II and wife Krista of Myrtle Beach, S. C., Stephen M. Booth and wife Lori of Myrtle Beach, S. C., Jeffrey S. Booth and wife Julie of Rock Hill S. C., Mark Booth and wife Stephanie of Webster, TX and Bryan D. Booth and wife Cathy of Charleston, S. C.; sisters, Gloria Kilgore and husband Paul of Taylor, Michigan, Patricia Burger of Allenpark Michigan, Louise Cobrea of Melvindale, Michigan and Kathleen Magaluk of Melvindale, Michigan; brothers, Robert Wall of Sarasota, Florida and Gerald Wall of Michigan; 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Friday, August 9, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home.

A loving family man, ROBERT GLENN PARSONS, 77, of Ft. Gay, passed away at home on Monday, August 5, 2013. He was born September 23, 1935 in Ft. Gay, a son of the late Albert and Angie Wilson Parsons. One brother, Albert Benton Parsons also preceded him in death along with two sisters, Nancy Virginia Emory and Rose Wilson. Robert retired from A. C. & F. after 27 years of service, and attended Old Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church on Mill Creek. He leaves behind his loving wife of 39 years, Debra Parsons; two daughters, Angela Carter and her husband Matthew of Genoa, W.Va., and Syble Parsons of Wayne; one son, Rodney Parsons and his wife Lynn of Huntington, W.Va.; one brother, David Lee Parsons of Louisa, KY.; five grandchildren, J. R. Deranger, John R. Cooper, Syrenea Evans, Austin Carter, Heather Ferguson; and nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors too numerous to mention. A memorial service will be held at 1 p. m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Gary Howell officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

GILBERT ESTEPP JR., 60, of Fort Gay passed away Tuesday. August 6, 2013 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. He was born May 9, 1953 in Louisa, Ky. a son of the late Gilbert and Marie Noe Estepp. He was a logger. Survivors include, one daughter, Megan Estepp of Fort Gay, W.Va.; one son, Gilbert Alan Estepp also of Fort Gay, W.Va.; grandson, Kevin Skylar Ferguson of Fort Gay, W.Va.; brothers, John Estepp of Shelby, Ohio; Ray Rose of Mansfield, Ohio; sister, Eunice Estepp of Mansfield, Ohio; and a special friend, Maxwell Porter. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 PM Friday at the Damron Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.Va. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. til 1:30 PM Friday at Young Funeral Home. Louisa, Ky. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Young Funeral Home Inc. 201 W. Main St. Louisa, Ky. 41230

LORETTA WATTS, 48, of Fort Gay, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Herman Dingess & Pastor Danny Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the Robertson Cemetery, Fort Gay. She was born on July 3, 1965 to the late William & Lorine Akers Ferguson. Surviving is daughter Tiffany Lorine Watts Jarvis (Cody) of Salt Lake City, Utah; son Bruce David Watts (Jackie Sue) of Ft. Gay, WV, sister Barbara Dingess (Herman) of Wayne, WV, two brothers William Ferguson (Melody) of Kenova, WV and Paul Richard Ferguson of Wayne, WV, four grandchildren: Shaylynn Su Jarvis, Blayne Isaiah Evan Watts, Bruce William & Jackie Sue Watts. Friends may call from noon until service time on Sunday.

CHARLIE WILLIAMS, 88 of Crum died Aug. 7, 2013, at J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center, Louisa, Ky. He was born October 17, 1924 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Jim and Linda Browning Williams. Charlie was formerly a security guard for Buffalo Mining Company. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. There will be no visitation or services. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

GRACE "DOLLIE" ROSE, 81, of Fort Gay, widow of Tommy Gene Rose, died Aug. 7, 2013, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Mrs. Rose was born March 20, 1932 in Fort Gay. She is the daughter of the late Garland and the late Gussie Florence (Wellman) Spears. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Gene Rose on Aug. 27, 2001 and by her sister, Margaret Campbell. She was a Homemaker. She is survived by one daughter: Juanita Grace Watts and husband David of Genoa, and three sons: Garland Joe Rose and wife Jenny of Fort Gay, James Tommy Rose and wife Susan of Fort Gay, Jerry Wayne Rose and wife Melissa of Fort Gay. Mrs. Rose also leaves behind Six Grandchildren and Five Great Grandchildren. Also surviving "Dollie" was a brother Arville Spears of Louisa, KY and special friends, Barb and Sonny Copley. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the Salt Petre Church of Fort Gay, with Rev. Richard Maynard officiating. Burial will be in Spears Cemetery following the funeral service. Calling hours were Friday, August 9 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Salt Petre Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home ,Louisa Ky. Online condolences can be made at www.wilsonfuneralhomeky.com.

ALIENE JORDAN, 86, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away on August 8, 2013. She was born on August 17, 1926, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lawrence Ross and Mary Ellen Blankenship Ross. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2013, at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Branham officiating. Burial will be in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Aliene was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Jordan; her son, Gary Jordan; and her siblings, Ruby Lee Perez, Mary Dekar and Maxine Pruitt. Aliene leaves behind to mourn her loss her son, Joe (Kay) Jordan; her grandchildren, Kim (Glenn) Wilson, Kelli (Kevin) Koeppen and Kristi (Joe) Hamm; her great-grandchildren, Jayson, Jaycob (Lexie), Michael (Taylor), Meredith, Dayton, Aaron (Brooke), Andrew and Timmy; and her siblings, Helen Marck, Walter Ross and Betsy Deemer; and her very special friend, Lory B. Hatton. Aliene was a member of the Catlettsburg Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

HERSHEL GILLESPIE of Ironton Hershel Gillespie, 81, of Ironton, passed away August 8, 2013 at the Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. The Wayne County, West Virginia native was born November 6, 1931, the son of the late George Lucian and Mary Virgie Smith Gillispie. He is survived by his devoted wife, Myrtie Collins Gillespie, whom he married August 30, 1961 and his loving daughter Lana Elaine Gillespie Ramirez who was born in February, 1966. Mr. Gillespie attended Decatur-Washington School and was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired as a mechanic for the City of Ironton and attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Russell, Kentucky. Mr. Gillespie had an avid interest in antiques and in homesteading skills, including gardening and various means of food production & preservation, blacksmithing, and wood carving. He enjoyed farming and nature and made a hobby of making walking sticks and other items from unusual tree branches he found in the woods. He was an avid reader with great knowledge and interest in history, politics, current events, and religion. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and uncle who took great interest in tending to the well being of his family, friends, and loved ones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Alice Gillespie Ball, Dewey Gillespie, George Gillespie, Clara Gillespie Wilson, Ray Gillespie, Ira Gillespie, Effie Gillespie McFann, Harvey Gillespie, Dona Gillispie, and Narvie Gillispie. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Lana Elaine Gillespie Ramirez and son-in-law, Ricardo Ramirez Gallo of Ironton; sisters Ruth Gillespie Adkins of Oak Hill, Ohio; Jewell Gillespie Murnahan of Ironton, Ohio; Gladys Gillespie Cox of Oak Hill, Ohio; and Haley Howell of Florida. Funeral services were held at 2 PM Monday, August 12, 2013 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Russell, Kentucky, with Bishop Ben Hurt officiating. Burial followed in Buckhorn Cemetery in Decatur, Ohio.

MARTHA SIMMS ROBERTSON, 83, of Iron Station, N. C., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., passed away at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 9, 1930 in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Everett Watts and Spicie Dingess. Also preceding her in death were three husbands, William H. Lovins, Roy T. Simms, and Clarence Robertson; daughter, Mary Ellen Kipp; brother Ira Watts; infant twin brothers; her sister Sarah Copley Walls; and special step-son, Roy T. Simms Jr. Martha was a retired nurse aid for Fairhaven Nursing Home and attended the Church of God Prophecy Redemption Worship Center in Charlotte, N.C. She leaves behind three daughters, Ruth A. Mills and her husband Roy of Gastonia, N. C., Tammy P. Adkins and her husband Charles of Iron Station, N.C., and Donna J. Wilson and her husband Jim of Williamsport, Oh., two sisters, Anise Bates and her husband Ted of Ft. Gay. W.Va., and Nancy Fraley of Ceredo, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Roy E. Mills officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral on Thursday.

DELLA ELLEN BELCHER THOMPSON, 85, of Wayne, WV, passed away Friday, August 9, 2013 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Otis Bowen and Pastor Russell Watts. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. She was born March 6, 1928 at Wayne, a daughter of the late Henry Dewey and Icy Stephens Belcher. She was a retired seamstress for Corbin, Ltd. and a member of the Wayne Church of God. Her husband, Truman Thompson; two children, Cletta Thompson Smith and Clinton Thompson; sisters Janive Miller, Corrina Lindbert and Flora "Blackie"; and brothers, Haskel "Hak" Belcher and Jessie Belcher, also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Thompson of Wayne, WV; two sons, Darrin Martin Thompson (Angela) and Clayton Travis Thompson (Stacy), all of Wayne; five sisters, Thelma Lucas, Aleetie Thompson (Charles "Bud"), and Ethel Kay Robertson (Joe), all of Lavalette, WV, Pauline Belcher and Mary Blankenship, both of Huntington, WV; four brothers, Henry Belcher (Phyllis) of McDermit, OH, Jack Belcher (Annalee), Julian Belcher (Kay), all of Alachua, FL, and James Danny Belcher of Clearwater, FL; four grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.

GLENNA NYOKA "NICKI" ADKINS DOTY, formerly of Kenova, died Sunday August 11, 2013 from complications after a broken hip from a fall at her home in Edgewater, Florida. Nicki was born in Kenova, WV and graduated from Vinson HS. She would have been 70 in September. She is survived by her husband Michael Gregory Doty, and son, Michael Edward Doty both in Edgewater, FL. and a daughter, Christina Lynn Robertson residing in Snellville, Georgia. Her grandson, Kalan Robertson, is stationed at Fort Drum in Jefferson County NY. A great grandson, Alexander Robertson, resides in Snellville, GA. Her one sibling, Linda Karen Adkins Selby, resides in Casselberry, Florida. She was preceded in death by her father, Jay Adkins and mother Victoria Wallace Adkins. The family is asking for contributions to be made to Nicki’s favorite charity, Wounded Warriors, or to one’s own favorite charity in lieu of flowers. Cremation is arranged by Dudley Mortuary, 433 N. Ridgewood Edgewater, FL 32132.

FLOYD ALBERT LAPOINTE, 66, of Genoa, formerly of Kenova, W.Va., passed away suddenly on Monday, August 12, 2013. He was born May 20, 1947 in Detroit, Mich., a son of the late Earl and Emma Lapointe. He is survived by his wife Christine Lapointe. Private services will be held at a later date. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lapointe family.

REBECCA "BECKY" COMBS, 87, of Christmas, Fla., formerly of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away August 13, 2013, at home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Barboursville, by Pastor Jose Martinez. She was born April 12, 1926, in Kanawha County, a daughter of the late Luther Hicks and Lura Hicks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis "Buck" Combs; three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by one daughter and loving son-in-law, Lura and Danny Miller of Christmas, Fla.; one sister, Mamie Harris; two grandsons, two step-grandsons; three great-grandchildren and one great- great-granddaughter. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

ELAINE CAROL SKEAN BURRIS, 72 of Kenova, W.Va., died Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. She was born December 2, 1940, in Kenova, W.Va., a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Ada J. Money Skean. She was a 1959 graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School. Elaine had worked for American National Rubber Company in Ceredo, W.Va. She was a member of the Route 60 Freewill Baptist Church in Kenova. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Skean. Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Jarrett L. Burris; one son, Joseph L. Burris of Huntington, W.Va.; one daughter, Cynthia L. Burris of Kenova; three sisters, and two brother-in-laws, Loretta and Odie Blackburn of Fairborn, Ohio, Auneca and Wes Sperry of Kenova and Ernestine Skean of Huntington; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Jane Skean of Kenova and Ernest and Barbara Skean of Fairborn, Ohio; her loving sisters-in-law, Dora Ann Akers of Kenova, Nellie Salyers of Ceredo and Virginia Bentz of Parkersburg, W.Va.; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Elaine will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Varney officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatten Cemetery, Centerville, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

THELMA DILLON, 95, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at the Heritage Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, August 18, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Thelma was a retired employee of National Steel. Thelma was born on January 24, 1917, in Wayne, W.Va., the daughter of the late Delbert and Bertha Newton Perdue. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Dillon; son, Jack Perdue; stepson, Jimmy Dillon; and two sisters, Georgia Clay and Artie Pennington. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Judy Denning; and sister, Elizabeth "Jo" LeMaster, both of Huntington, W.Va. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

JAMES D. "JIMMY" WHITT, 64, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Catlettsburg Freewill Baptist Church, Catlettsburg, Ky, by Pastor Roger Branham and Pastor Fred Wiles. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. He was born December 9, 1948, in Amarillo, Texas, a son of the late Hurel and Sally Burgett Whitt. He was a retired employee of AK Steel of Ashland, KY, and Jimmy attended the Catlettsburg Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Rebecca Whitt; daughter and son-in-law, TaWanna and David Teeters of Kenova; son, Michael Whitt of Kenova; four grandchildren, Mikey and Nikki Teeters and Darion and Gabriel Whitt; four sisters; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon until service time at the Catlettsburg Freewill Baptist Church. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rebecca.

BOSTIC BRUMFIELD, 73, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Carol McKay. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, W.Va. He was born March 8, 1940, in Wayne, W.Va., the son of the late Bostic C. Brumfield and Daisy Artrip Brumfield. He was retired from Owens-Illinois and the Kanawha Eagle Coal Mine. Bostic was also a member of the Lavalette United Methodist Church and a former member of the Lavalette Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny and Flem Brumfield; three half-brothers and two half-sisters. Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Gail Ward Brumfield; a son, Joe Brumfield of Huntington, W.Va.; a daughter, Janet (Bucky) Hall of Huntington, W.Va.; a sister, Geneve (Till) Curry of Milton, W.Va.; two brothers, Walton (Zelma) Brumfield of Wayne, Glenn (Delores) Brumfield of Huntington; six grandchildren, Skylar Brumfield, Kaden Brumfield, Brody Brumfield, Garett Hall, Adam Hall and Matthew Hall; a daughter-in-law, Tonya Brumfield; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles and Betty Ellis of Lavalette, W.Va.; one very special nephew, David Ellis of Lavalette, W.Va.; and many nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 pm Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. Donations may be made in his memory to Lavalette United Methodist Church.

HELEN MAXINE DIAMOND, 85 of Huntington, passed away Friday, August 16, 2013, in Wayne Continuous Care Center. She was born October 17, 1927, in Wayne, County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Frank and Georgie Jackson Endicott. She is survived by three daughters, Mary (Jerry) Skanes of Huntington, W.Va., Cynthia (Donald) Damron of Huntington, W.Va., and Donna Diamond Bond of Kenova, W.Va.; two sons, Darrell (Michelle) Diamond of Logansville, Ga., and Timmy (Arbra) Diamond of Huntington, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother, Melvin Endicott of Wayne, W.Va.; and one sister, Wanda Jean Perry of Ky. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va., with Rev. Chris Day officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonmortuary.com.

BARBARA SUE GOODPASTER, 64, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on August 16, 2013. She was born on June 4, 1949, a daughter of Bradis Patricia Ferguson. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2013, with visitation prior to services with Pastor John McSweeney officiating; burial to follow at Spring Valley Memorial Gardens, Huntington, W.Va. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her husband, David Michael Goodpaster Sr.; and her children, Steve (Linda) Vance, Mike (Angela) Goodpaster Jr., Glen (Patricia) Goodpaster, Kimberlie (Paul) Artrip and Michael Goodpaster. Also surviving are her 15 grandchildren, Larry, Kayla, Zach, Deanna, Justin, Nikiah, Cody, Darlene, Cory, Alexandria, Samantha, Serenity, Charles, Travis and Sarah; and her two great-grandchildren, Hailey and Isabella; her seven siblings; and her special friend, Opal Martin. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank-you to grandson Larry Vance for all the wonderful care she was given. She will be missed by so many people who loved her. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

CHESTER LEE McCOY of Alabaster, AL Chester Lee McCoy 79, of Alabaster, AL formerly of Huddy, KY and Delbarton, WV died Friday August 16, 2013 at home. He was born January 24, 1934 the son of London McCoy and Lucy Collins McCoy who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Crum High School in Crum, West Virginia. He was the owner of V&M Coal Company in McCarr, KY for a number of years. Chester served as Vice President of Alabama Land and Mineral in Abernant, AL, Vice President of Energy Development Corporation in Wharncliffe, WV, president of Pond Creek Mining Company in Rawl, WV as well as numerous other coal jobs in his illustrious 50 year coal mining career. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two beloved sons Dr. Jeffrey McCoy of Logan, WV and Dwight D. McCoy of Alabaster, AL, two brothers Cleatis McCoy Sr. of Logan, WV and Clarence McCoy of Crum WV. He was also preceded in death by two sisters Juanita Browning of Delbarton, WV and Edith Woods of Akron, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Diana McCoy, daughter Patricia Murphy (Wayne) of Delbarton, WV and a son Tim McCoy(Sherry) of Pawleys Island, SC, three step-daughters Pam Bason, Rhonda Bowen and Amy Snow all of Gardendale, AL and a sister Sue Hamilton of Akron, OH as well as two beloved daughters-in-law Dr. Susan McCoy of Madison, WV and Shelley McCoy of Alabaster, AL. Chester was also the proud pa-paw to 18 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. Visitation was held Monday, August 19, 2013 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, WV. Funeral service was Tuesday at 11:00 am at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, WV. Burial followed at McCoy Cemetery, Webb Road, Crum, WV. Condolences may be made to the family at www. regerfh.com.

"Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her: Proverbs 31:28" DELLA MAE ROBERTSON, 92, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. She was born July 15, 1921, in Catlettsburg, Ky., a daughter of the late Walker and Rhoda Perry Fortner. Della was a member of the Bethlehem United Baptist Church. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Virgil Robertson; one daughter, Sara Frances Roberts; five sisters, Imogene Byer, Frances Nelson, Gladys Fortner, Mary Trytek and Joann Quiggins; and three brothers, Harold, Paul Wendell and John Fortner. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Judy L. and Charles A. Null of Kenova; and one son, James "Jim" E. Robertson of Kenova; four grandsons, Michael Paul and Zachary Robertson and Sean and Matthew Roberts; three great-grandchildren, Hannah, Shane and William Roberts; two brothers, Richard and Sam Fortner, both of Maryland; a special caregiver, Amy Robertson; and a host of nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Dock's Creek Cemetery with Minister Charles A. Null officiating. Visitation will be noon- 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated, or donations may be made to the Heritage Center, Alzheimers Unit 101, 13th Street, Huntington, WV 25701. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

JIMMY LEWIS, 64, of Wayne, W.Va., died Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Tommy Damron. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. He was born December 3, 1948, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Sherman and Madge Trogdon Lewis. Jimmy was a member of the Laborer's Local #543 in Huntington. Also preceding him in death were five sisters, Marie Stapleton, Ilene Rice, Rhoda Napier, Verla Lee Watts and Joann Dean; and three brothers, Sherman Lewis Jr., Bobby Lewis and Edgar Lewis, and two infant siblings, Doris Jean Lewis and Ralph Lewis. Survivors include his companion Jane Ratcliff; a daughter Regina Mae Lewis-Francis of Wayne, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Emily Grace and Evan Todd Francis. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

WILMA McCANN PAYNE, 72 of South Point, Ohio, died Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Community Hospice Care Center, Ashland, Ky. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, Ohio, with Pastor Aaron Childers officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Ashland, Ky. Wilma was born August 7, 1941, in Fort Gay, W.Va., a daughter of the late Homer F. and Ada Artrip McCann. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Jennings Wray McCann. Wilma graduated from Fort Gay High School. She worked as the office manager of Sell & Serve Marketing for over 10 years and the owner and manager of CHAR-CAL INC., South Point, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Charles Payne; daughter, Kim (Howard) Curtis of South Point, Ohio; stepson, Rick (Pam) Payne of South Point, Ohio; brother, Frank (Loretta) McCann of Lavalette, W.Va.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and is also survived by her boys Tiki & Chipper. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.

IDA "LADE" DAMRON NAPIER, 90, of Prichard, W.Va., entered her eternal rest on Sunday, August 18, 2013, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elders Roger Maynard, Wornie Meeks and Dolphus Perry. Grandsons and grandsons-in-law along with special friend and neighbor Herb Robertson, will serve as pallbearers. Burial will follow at Sam Damron Cemetery, Ferguson, W.Va. She was born February 5, 1923, a daughter of the late Sam and Peggy Ray Smith Damron. She was a homemaker, an expert gardener and a member of Elmwood United Baptist Church in Wayne, W.Va. Her greatest joy was cooking, gardening and preserving the fruits of her labor, then sharing it with family and friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by an infant son Harold Napier; a grandson Wendell Martin Napier; eight siblings, Forest Damron, Noah Damron, Cullie Damron, Eria Pack, Ruth Smith, Mary Robertson, Dovie Napier, Opal Pope and 10 infant siblings. Survivors include her husband of 73 years Pat Napier; three sons, Garland and wife Ruby of Wayne, W.Va., Leonard and wife Patricia, Wendell and wife Sally, all of Prichard, W.Va.; nine grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. She is also survived by six siblings Sam Damron, Mollie Maynard, Orville Damron, Darrell Damron, Wilmer Damron and Tommy Damron along with a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., with church services at 7 p.m. with Elders Arthur Mathis, Clarence Mathis and Sam Frye officiating. Friends may also call 10 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank the staff of Cabell Huntington Hospital Burn ICU and 2 North Towers as well as the staff of Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702. "Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."

IVOLISE JEAN CYRUS FRAZIER, 88, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord Monday, August 19, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Roger Perry. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born July 17, 1925, in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Burwell C. and Cora Adkins Cyrus. Her beloved husband of 51 years, Ronald Frazier preceded her in death, along with three brothers, Cofer, Burl Ed and Teddy Cyrus; and one sister, Maxine Cyrus. She will be long remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Ivolise was a member of the Wayne Baptist Church and also attended Mays Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Sifford and husband Frank of Lavalette, W.Va., and daughter and caregiver Peggy Thompson of Wayne, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Melissa Lynn Adkins and husband Delaine, Eric Sifford and wife Bessie, all of Wayne, W.Va., Whitney Barnett and husband Bret of Proctorville, Ohio; six great-grandchildren, Lukas Ronald Stiltner, Lauryn, Eli and Maria Sifford of Wayne, W.Va., Reece and Nora Barnett of Proctorville, Ohio; one sister, Patsy Cyrus of Wayne, W.Va.; special friends, Ann Queen and Polly Russell. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. The family would like to thank Crystal Fitz, nurse practitioner, for her excellent care and compassion along with a special caregiver and great-grandson, Lukas Ronald Stiltner for always bringing joy to her life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 or www.alzfdn.com.

LINDA LOU ADKINS KIRK, 61, of East Lynn, WV, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 19, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital following a long battle with breast cancer. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother A.J. Perry. Burial will follow at Gilkerson Cemetery on Beech Fork Road, East Lynn, WV. She was born August 24, 1951 in West Hamlin, WV, a daughter of the late Charles Delbert Elkins and Agnes Adkins. Linda was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved life and all of her family. Also preceding her in death were two husbands, James H. Kirk and James A. Vance; two brothers, Alton Lee Elkins and Rayburn Elkins; a sister, Brenda Carrico. Survivors include four brothers, Larry Adkins and wife, Shirley of East Lynn, WV, Charles Elkins, Robert Elkins and wife, Crystal, Paul Elkins and wife, Gina all of Wayne, WV; a very special twin sister, Brenda Sue Clay of East Lynn, WV; a daughter Belinda Kirk of East Lynn, WV, a son, Shane Kirk of East Lynn, WV; four grandchildren, Courtney Swimm and Derick Swimm, Gregory Lucas and Brittany Lucas all of East Lynn, WV; two very special adopted children, Elvis Jay Crockett and Misty Crockett of Wayne, WV; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Her memory will live on in our hearts. We love you mom.

LOIS JANE FRAMPTON GOODE "TILLIE" 89, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed peacefully on August 20, 2013. Tillie is the adored wife and was the fearless navigator of James Jefferson Goode. She is the sainted mother of four, grandmother of eight, and great-grandmother of nine. Preceded in death were her parents architect William Ray Frampton and angel Erma Estelle Bowser Frampton; son-in-law Stephen A. Hunter; brother-in-law Claude H. Messinger; and brother, William B. Frampton. Tillie was born in Dr. Moore's office across the street from Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in Huntington on July 10, 1924. She was educated at Emmons Grade School, Enslow Junior, Huntington High, and graduated from Marshall College in 1944 with her BA in Physical Education. Tillie met Jim Goode at the old MU Student Union and their first date was to Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, which was, and always would be, the spiritual and social center of her life. Growing up Tillie experienced the Great Depression, the Great Flood, and the Great War, yet her optimism filled every room and she saw only the goodness in everyone she met. She touched many young lives as a teacher in New Boston, Ohio and Pineville, West Virginia, and as a church youth counselor and camp counselor. Tillie and Jim began their sixty-five year adventure when they were married by Rev. Cox at Fifth Avenue Baptist on September 3, 1948, with attendants Maybelle Frampton Messinger, Sarah Cox, Rachel Nunley Meadows, Agnes Woods, and Janice Callaway Frampton. Their four children, all born within 57 months, were raised by Tillie at the same kitchen table and shepherded into the same church pew, yet she saw each as a unique personality to encourage and nurture down his or her own varied and independent path. Tillie was an all-around athlete, forty years before Title IX, and never gave a second thought to being a "tomboy." Perhaps her toughest tennis opponent was Alice Marble (18 Grand Slams). She loved watching and listening to the Cincinnati Reds and all of the Thundering Herd games (football, and men's and women's basketball). Tillie's rare outbursts of frustration were directed toward the calls made by umpires and referees. She remained the undefeated Ping-Pong champion of the Frampton/Messinger/Goode annual Thanksgiving gatherings. Tillie was a descendant of several Patriots of the American Revolution (Frampton, Wolfe, Bowser) and was a member of the Captain William Buford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Wayne County Genealogical & Historical Society. She guided husband Jim through decades of genealogical explorations into Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Virginia courthouses, cemeteries, and society meetings as well as trips overseas. Her travel schedule was lightened immensely by Jim's access to Ancestry.com, though Tillie never touched a computer. In addition to being survived by her husband, Tillie leaves on God's earth her dear sister Maybelle Frampton Messinger (brother-in-law Claude, deceased), wonderful sister-in-law Janice Callaway Frampton (brother Bill, deceased), children Nancy Jane Chaffin (Roger), Sarah Elizabeth Hunter (son-in-law Stephen, deceased), James Lee Goode (Patricia Kerwin) and William Boyd Goode (Louise Crum), eight grandchildren and their spouses, nine great-grandchildren, five nieces and two nephews, her dear friends in the Friendship/Couples Sunday School class, and the many friends she made along her loving journey. The visitation will be noon to 1 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2013, in the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Chapel, followed by the service at 1 p.m. Burial will be at the Forest Lawn Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Living Stone Foundation, The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Bloomsburg, Pa., Captain William Buford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Wayne County Genealogical & Historical Society, and the Hospice of Huntington, Inc. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the help and care at Woodlands Retirement Community and Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help, My help cometh from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121

LACY FRANKLIN CAUDILL, 81, of Fort Gay, husband of Shirley Thompson Caudill, died Aug. 20, 2013, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.; burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation two hours before service.

LORETTA JANIE LUCAS, 74, of Wayne died Aug. 20, 2013, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born August 10, 1939 at Stiltner, W.Va., a daughter of the late Boyd and Ruby Ramey Tomblin. Also preceding her in death were four brothers, Victor Dale Tomblin, Charles Ray Tomblin, Bobby Tomblin, and Boyd Tomblin Jr.; two sons, Christopher Lucas and William Lucas; and one granddaughter, Brittany Lucas. Janie was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She leaves behind two sons, Boyd Lucas and Argonia Shelton Lucas, both of Wayne; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Donald Gene Maynard and Elder David Messer officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 11 a.m. till service time on Saturday.

ANNALOIS "Lois" NAPIER of Joshua Tree, Cal., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away peacefully Oct. 11, 2012, in Oroville, Cal., at the age of 87. Lois was born November 26, 1924 in Huntington, to the late Louis William Crow and Elizabeth Jane Crow and graduated from Huntington High School in 1942. She lived in Joshua Tree for 32 years and was a former resident of Sarasota, Fla., and Walnut Creek, Cal. Lois held several jobs in her life, with her favorite being her own small business, City Hostess Welcoming Service, in Walnut Creek. An active Christian, Lois attended First Southern Baptist and Sky View Chapel in Joshua Tree, where she helped with vacation Bible school, Awana and missions. She was a generous soul who loved children, her family and animals (especially her beloved cat, Cinder). She gave to dozens of charities and fed daily the wild doves, quail and cottontails that visited her yard, which she turned into a desert oasis. Kind, positive and gentle, Lois had a quiet spirit. She loved the mountains and the beach and her favorite place in the world was Siesta Key, Fla. In her spare time, Lois could be found reading her Bible or going out to lunch with her church family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Napier; her brother, Ronald Crow; her sister, Francis Duenas; her stepson, Gene Napier; her stepdaughter, Joann Tompkins; her niece, Judy Denmark; her grandson, Michael Patrick Napier; and her great-grandson, Gary Tompkins. She is survived by her sister, Christine Hodges; her sons, Ronald Napier and Andre Napier; her daughter, Janet Bohannon; her niece Lucy Bean; her nephew Butch Crow; her niece Sue Clay; her nephew Ralph Campbell; 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and many loving friends. The family invites those who knew and loved Lois to meet at 10 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home to proceed to the Napier Cemetery, where Lois will be laid to rest with her husband.

DAVID MICHAEL WILSON, 65, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. He was born November 18, 1947, the son of the late Jay and Mabel Cassidy Wilson of Genoa. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, James A. "Jack" Wilson and John Daniel "Danny" Wilson. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Doris; his daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Brian Henderson of Kenova, W.Va.; his brother, Lowell Thomas Wilson of Bryan, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. David was retired from the Wayne County Department of Highways and ACF Industries. He was a member of Wayne Masonic Lodge #18 and the Odd Fellows Lodge #64 of Huntington. He loved to garden and tend to his yard. The family would like to thank all the caregivers who aided him during his illness, as well as his many friends for their kind gestures. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Donations may be directed to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

GLEN GILBERT NAPIER, 60, of Lavalette, died Aug. 22, 2013, in the VA Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Sam Perry. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. He was born October 22, 1952 in Kiahsville, WV, a son of the late Basil Burgess Napier and Edith May Brooks Napier. Glen was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Dallas Burgess Napier and Steve Napier. Survivors include two sisters, Alma L. Luster of Wayne, WV, Linda Ann Gibson of Huntington, WV; a brother, Robert G. Adkins of Huntington, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon to service time at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

EVA MAE RATCLIFF, 41, of Fort Gay died Aug. 22, 2013, in Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, Ky. She was born June 11, 1972 in Louisa, Ky. a daughter of the late Nile Bradley and Minnie Ratcliff. Survivors include, fiancé, Oda Howard of Fort Gay, W.Va.; sisters, Charlene Cantrell of Crum, W.Va.; Nila Dolton of Fort Gay, W.Va.; brothers, Donald Ratcliff, Elmer Ratcliff, Brandon Ratcliff all of Crum, W.V.; Ronnie Ratcliff of Paintsville, Ky.; Paul Bradley of Columbus, Ohio; 2 Grandchildren, Zoie Marcum and Ezabella Howard; 2 step children James Howard and Amanda Howard; nephew, Zachery Cantrell. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Webb Community Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Kimble Copley and Rev. Everett Meddings officiating. Burial will follow at the Webb Community Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Saturday at Webb Community Freewill Baptist Church.

ELSIE MAYNARD, 84, of Kiahsville died Aug. 23, 2013, at home. She was born September 18, 1928 in Kiahsville, a daughter of the late Flem and Sarah Finley Maynard. Her husband, Walter H. Maynard also preceded her in death. Left behind to cherish her memory are three sons, Walter Larry Maynard and his wife Rose Ann of Orange Park, Fla., Gary Flem Maynard and his wife Sherrie of Kiahsville, and Sanders C. Maynard and his wife Debbie of Wayne; three grandchildren, Kimberly Ann Maynard, Brandon Maynard, and Chelsie Maynard; and two great-grandchildren, Madison Neace and Lakyn Maynard. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

SUSAN MAE REYNOLDS, 89, of Wayne, widow of Robert E. Reynolds, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013, at Huntington Health and Rehab. She was born on September 8, 1923, in Logan, W.Va., a daughter of the late James and Laura Frazier Watts. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Winters. She is survived by her son, Robert Allen Reynolds of Lexington, Ky.; daughter, Johnetta Abshire of Lavalette; five brothers; two sisters; grandchildren, Shane Abshire, Brandy HeBert, Travis Reynolds, Brett Reynolds and Shad Reynolds; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and other family. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Ron Burnsworth officiating. Friends may call from noon until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.

TIMOTHY WAYNE FRASHER, 51, of Huntington, died Aug. 24, 2013. He was born on November 5, 1961 in Huntington, WV, a son of Bobbie Joe and Marilyn Inez Dixon Frasher. Timothy was preceded in death by his father Bobbie, his brother Robert and his special canine friend "Baby". He leaves behind to mourn his loss his mother, his children: "Fefe"(Justin) Pyles, Timothy (Courtney) Frasher and Jacob Frasher; his friend and the mother of his children Beverly and his grandchildren: Jarrett, Maddison "Maebird", Morgan "Momo", and one on the way. Also surviving are his sister Jennifer Ann Caudill and his new canine friends: Bonnie, Clyde and Bear. A memorial service will be held at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 3:30 PM with visitation starting at 2 PM. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

MARY JOSEPHINE CLARK, 64, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Robert Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. Mary was born on July 15, 1949, to the late Beldin and Katie Queen Frye. She was a custodian for the Wayne County Board of Education. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Clarence Clark; a daughter, Eva Della Clark; and grandson, Collin Riffe. Survivors include two daughters, Drema Hill (David) of Genoa, W.Va., and Tonya Swimm (Perky) of East Lynn, W.Va.; son, Boyd Lee Clark (Kyra) of Lake Wales, Florida; two sisters, Jeannie Balewski (Bill) of Maple Heights, Ohio, and Toney K. Runyon (Ronnie) of Delbarton, W.Va.; two brothers, Jesse Frye (Ella) and Randy Frye (Pam), all of East Lynn, W.Va. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Ashley Vannatter, Kelsey Hill, Lakin Hill, Tesla Marks, Zack Marks, Kenyan Clark, Cody Hershberger, Cory Stewart and Josh McComas; and eight great-grandchildren, John David, Brennan and Keeling Vannatter, Braylee Marcum, Caylee Wilson, Cayden, Gavin and Maleea McComas. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

BETTY CROMWELL LAMBERT, 89, of Huntington, formerly of Lavalette, WV, passed away, Monday, August 26, 2013, at Woodlands Retirement Community. She was born September 15, 1923 in Clendenin, WV the daughter of the late, John William and Lola (Adkins) Cromwell. Betty was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry E. Lambert and one sister, Hope Cromwell Carroll. She is survived by one daughter, Donna Lambert Jones (Dr. Philip) of Peoria, IL; one son, John C. Lambert, MD (Beth) of Montrose, CO; three grandchildren, Dr. Amy Jones Hayworth (Matt), Dr. Alan Jones (Evelia), Ann Lambert Garrick (Chris) and five great-grandchildren. She was a member of Florence Memorial Methodist Church. Private arrangements have been made through Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Barboursville, WV. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonmortuary.com.

LUCILLE N. TERRY of Statesville Lucille N. Terry, 80, of Statesville passed away Monday, August 26, 2013 at her residence. She was born November 21, 1932 in Wayne County, WV, the daughter of the late Marjorie Napier and Okey Napier. She worked for Draymoor Manufacturing. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, Marvin (Bud) Terry; grandsons Dennis W. Issacs and Gregory L. Terry. Those left to cherish her memories are sons, Marvin Terry of Troutman, Lee Terry of Troutman, Dennis Terry of Stataesville, David Terry of Troutman and Garland Terry of Mooresville; brother, Okey Napier of Wayne WV; Norma Frashier of Fort Gay, WV; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were 3 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2013 at Rowan Memorial Park Mausoleum, with the Pastor Tim Hall officiating. Burial followed at Rowan Memorial Park. Memorials: Mt. Mourne Church of God in Mooresville, NC. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Terry family. Online condolences at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com

GORDON L. PYLES, 81, of Huntington, widower of Bertha Pyles, died Aug. 26, 2013, at the Huntington Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Company. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Reger Funeral Chapel; burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Visitation one hour before service. www.regerfh.com.

WILLIE JOE EKERS, 65, of Prichard, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 27, 2013. He was born January 31, 1948, son of the late Chester and Ella Ekers. He served two years in the U.S. Army from 1967 - 1969. He was a retired heavy equipment operator employed through United Steel Workers of America, District 50, Operating Engineers Local 132, Charleston, W.Va. Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Beverly June Hall Ekers. Children include Melissa Jo Ekers, Madonna June Wellman (Keith), Billy Joe Ekers (Amy), Michael Jason Ekers (Tabatha) all of Prichard; four special grandsons, Jacob Ekers, Tyler Wellman, Tanner Ekers and Riley Ekers. Surviving siblings include Wanda Dickey of Indiana, Wilma Underwood of Kentucky, Sherrill Ekers of Georgia, Charles Ekers Sr., and Walter Lee Ekers of Prichard. He was preceded in death by four brothers, John Wesley, Willis Vinson, Kenneth Wandell and William Chester "W.C." The family would like to thank Hospice of Wayne and Huntington for their care and support. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2013, at Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Mullins officiating. Burial will follow at the Staley-Ballangee-Ekers Cemetery, Prichard.

RICHARD ALLEN WORKMAN, 52, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born April 27, 1961, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Doris Carol Clark Watts Workman of Huntington and the late Garrett Workman. Richard was a self-employed contractor. Besides his father he was also preceded in death by one brother, Garrett Workman Jr.; one sister, Debra Lynn Workman; maternal grandfather, Burl Watts; and paternal grandparents, Charlie and Ruth Workman. Besides his mother he is survived by one daughter, Angel Maynard; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Carolyn (Chester) Fugate of South Point, Ohio, and Anna Jean Wilson of Huntington; maternal grandmother, Emogene Watts of Ceredo; one uncle, Bob Watts of Ashland, Ky.; one aunt, Mary Ellen Blankenship of Kenova; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, September 1, 2013, at Dock's Creek Cemetery with Elder Jerry Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday, September 1, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

HELEN (ADKNS) NAPIER, age 79, of Port St. Lucie, FL entered into rest August 27, 2013. She was born September 11, 1933 to Carson and Martha (Maynard) Adkins, Sr. in East Lynn, WV. She loved sharing the love of Jesus, not only in words but in her actions. She cherished spending time with her beloved family and friends. Survivors include her loving husband of 62 wonderful years, J.P. Napier; loving mother of Teheresa (Terry) Brannen of Port St. Lucie, FL; Roger (Manerva) Napier of Miami, Fl and J. P. II (Michele) Napier of Cincinatti, OH. She was a devoted grandmother of Daniel (Megan) Keith, Kasia Cohen, Sarah, Sam, Seth (Jayme) Napier and Jackson Napier and loving great-grandmother of Shyanne and Marc Cohen, D. J., John and Kayla Keith; dear sister of Bruce Adkins, Beatrice (Robert) Pratt and Richard Adkins. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers Charles, Jerry, Harold, Johnny and Carson Jr.; sisters, Peggy Sue, Tennesse, Ethel, Madelyn, Evelyn and Pearl. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, followed by a Service at 11:00 AM with Dr. W. L. Cooley, Pastor. Burial will follow at White City Cemetery, Ft. Pierce, FL. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley Funeral & Cremation Service.

DORA ELLEN FRASHER GILKERSON, 82, of Ceredo, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus on August 28, 2013. She was born November 12, 1930, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Barney and Edith Frasher. Dora was a member of New Life Church. She was a faithful Christian lady and believed passionately in her values and morals. She believed strongly in the power of prayer and spent many hours praying for those she loved. Her best known passion in life was serving the Lord. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Brady Herman Gilkerson; two sons, Brady Richard "Dickey" and Danny J. Gilkerson; several brothers and sisters; and three grandchildren, Dreama Gilkerson, Josh Holbrook and Stephanie Gilkerson. She is survived by four sons, James David Gilkerson of Kenova, Sonny Gilkerson of Ceredo, Michael Gilkerson (Linda) of Ceredo and Steve Gilkerson of Ceredo; seven grandchildren, Davina Gilkerson, Amy Dennison, Brady Gilkerson, Shawn Gilkerson, J. Michelle Hutchens, Angela Badgett and Michael W. Gilkerson II; 17 great-grandchildren; and 1 great- great-grandchild; a lifelong best friend, sister Jean Blevins. Graveside services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Friday August 30, 2013, at Gilkerson Family Cemetery in Prichard, W.Va., with Pastor Darin Fetherolf officiating. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

JULIE HAZLETT BELL, 39, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away on August 28, 2013, at the Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Born October 23, 1973, daughter of Marilyn Koun and the late G. Tom Hazlett, and sister of Thom Hazlett. She graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in 1991, and Eastern Kentucky University in 1999 with her undergraduate degree, and 2007 with a Master's degree. Julie was a special education teacher and leader for the past 12 years at Waco Elementary School. She has the love of countless friends with her on her journey. Julie has always been a fierce advocate for her family's, friends' and students' well-being. She had her father's outgoing personality with a great sense of humor and her mother's tireless love and ability to put others' needs above her own. She was a fun-loving mother who was dedicated to her children. Julie is survived by her mother, Marilyn Hazlett; brother, Thom Hazlett; husband, Chris Bell; and children, Alivia and Ryan. A memorial service will be held at Oldham Roberts & Powell Funeral Home, Richmond, Ky., on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at 5 p.m. with Che Haselwood officiating. In lieu of flowers, Julie has requested a donation be made to cancerresearch.org (85% of donations go directly to programs). Life is short. Love is vast. Time is now. Condolences may be expressed at www.orpfh.com.

JAMIE SUE LEMASTER HARDIN, age 43 of Louisa, KY passed away Thursday August 29, 2013 at Three Rivers Medical Center ER following a sudden illness. Jamie was born June 13, 1970 in Louisa, the daughter of Sharon Lemaster Preece. She was a Blaine Elementary School Teacher.She is preceded in death by her grandparents Jim and Ruth Lemaster and her step father Sheldon Preece. Survivors include her husband Michael Hardin of Louisa, mother Sharon Preece also of Louisa, two step children Kaitlin and Kaleb Hardin both of Prichard, WV, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Monday September 2nd at 1:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Osborne officiating. Burial followed in the Preece Memorial Gardens Louisa, Kentucky. Friends called from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm SundaySeptember 1st at the Wilson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralhomeky.com

GERALD JEROME DEBOER, 71, of Genoa, W.Va., died Aug. 30, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born July 20, 1942 in Golden, Colorado, a son of the late Jacob Hibbe DeBoer Jr. and Edna Marie Scott DeBoer. His sister Ruth Kottman also preceded him in death.Gerald was a retired supervisor with Chrysler, a 25 year member of the Lion’s Club, a past member of the Wayne 911 Board, and a past member of the King Coal Highway Board. Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife, Judith Lynn DeBoer; four children, Julia Teelander and her husband John of West Bloomfield, Mich., Roger DeBoer and his wife Cathy of Highland, Mich., Joanne Wickman and her husband Roger of Lavonia, Mich., and Christine Napier and her husband Sherman of Durand, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Valerie DeBoer of Highland, Mich., Sherman Henry Napier and Gerald Todd Napier, both of Durand, Mich., Matthew Wickman, Ashley Wickman, and Alison Wickman, all of Lavonia, Mich., and Jake Teelander of West Bloomfield, Mich.; and one great granddaughter, Khloe DeBoer. A memorial service will be held in Michigan at a later date. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the DeBoer family.

MRS. AUDREY SHARON PINSON, 83, of Huntington, wife of James Pinson, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013, at Huntington Health and Rehab. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Sunday, September, 1, 2013, at Chapman's Mortuary with Pastor Doug Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Mose Asbury Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. She was born April 26, 1930, at St. Albans, W.Va., a daughter of the late Troy and Mabel Hardin. Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Belinda Carol Pinson. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Temple Assembly of God. Surviving in addition to her husband is a brother, Joe L. Hardin of St. Albans; a sister, Jane Holley of South Charleston, W.Va.; a brother-in-law, Curtiss Pinson; and sisters-in-law, Grace Plymale and Carma Pinson. And a very special niece, Gladys Weinbrecht. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday, August 31, 2013, at Chapman's Morturary. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

MRS. NELL GRACE HARPER, 101, formerly of Huntington, passed away, Friday, August 30, 2013 at The Woodland Oaks Health Care Facility, Ashland, KY. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday September 2, 2013 at Chapman’s Mortuary, with Ernie Ritchie officiating. Entombment was at Woodmere Memorial Park, Tuesday, September, 2013. She was born, December 24, 1911, at Blane, WV, a daughter of the late Fred and Martha Cyrus Thompson. She was a former billing clerk at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Also preceding her in death were her husbands, William "Bill" Grace and Jack Harper, and a daughter, Kay Grace Gothe. Surviving are three daughters, Peggy R. Pauley of Louisa, KY, Betty J. Vanaman of Wheeling, WV, Marcia J. Brunty of Union, KY, a son, Billy E. Grace, of Landeville, IN 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Online expressions of sympathy my be sent to www.chapmansmortuary.com.

ELLA RUTH MASON HAYNIE, 88, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away peacefully from this life on August 31, 2013. Ruth was a cherished family matriarch and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ewing P. Haynie Jr.; daughters, Dreama Nutter and husband Dan and Faith Cole and husband DeWayne; grandson, Jonathan Eric Nutter and his wife Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Ella Madelyn Nutter and Eric Andrew Nutter. Her life was enriched by her special niece, Beverly Ruth Van Meter; siblings, Glenn Mason, Gwinn Mason, John Mason, Marshall Mason, Marilyn Mason Van Meter, and Isabelle Mason Yoder; and countless friends. She spent the majority of her life in West Virginia and the last four years in the loving environment at White Oak Manor Charlotte, Charlotte, N.C. She was a long-time member of Locust Grove Baptist Church where she served on many committees and lovingly supported members in need. She was a great Southern cook, grew beautiful flowers, and spent many hours making wood crafts with her sister-in-law and friend, Betty Haynie Smith. She was a social butterfly offering a smile and pat of her hand to everyone she encountered on her life's journey. Ruth's life and impact on all who knew her will be celebrated on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at noon at the Locust Baptist Church, 2888 Rt. 75, Huntington, WV 25704 by Rev. Randall Robertson. Burial will be at the Smith Family Cemetery, Wayne County, W.Va. A procession to the cemetery will leave the church at 3 p.m. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Activities Department, White Oak Manor Charlotte, 4009 Craig Ave., Charlotte, NC, 28211. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

RICKY LEE NEWSOME, 55 of Kermit, WV went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 31, 2013 in Wayne Co., WV. He was born on Feb. 4, 1958 in West Virginia, his father Keither "Snook Newsome and Elizabeth Perry of Kermit, and Mother, Lorene (Eugene) Walker of Prichard. He was a dozer operator. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Noah and Florence Sartin Newsome and Bill and Stella Rose Brewer. Ricky leaves behind his parents as well as his children; Brandon Newsome of Stepptown, WV, Billy (Tiffany) Newsome of Ft. Gay, W V, Mindy (Justin) Meredith of Ft. Gay, WV, Jesse Newsome of Ft. Gay, WV and Zane Newsome of Kermit, WV as well as two grandchildren; Braxton Meredith and Brooklynn Newsome. Ricky also leaves behind his brother; Steven (Dimple) Newsome of Kermit, WV and sisters, Diana (Jeff) Woods of Lakeview, OH an dLeva (James) Spaulding of Kermit, WV as well as neice, Kesey (Kyle) Gillman of Kermit, WV and nephew, Scott (Chaille) Devoe of Asheville, OH as well as many extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home of Warfield, KY with burial to follow in the Brewer Cemetery of Pickletub Hollow Road of Marrowbone, WV.

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