BILLY DEAN ASHTON, 59, of Wayne, passed away September 2, 2013. He was born April 29, 1954, in San Diego, Calif., a son of the late William Ashton and Marie McGowen. He is survived by his sister, Kim Johnson of Wayne; his best friends, Larry Rice of Wayne and Chuck Walter of Largo, Fla., and a host of family and friends. There will be no visitation or funeral services. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements.

ROSEMARY BALL STEPHENS, 72, of East Lynn, W.Va., died Sept. 2, 2013, in St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born January 22, 1941 in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late John Allen Ball Sr. and Helen Travis Ball. Her husband Jeffery Menis Stephens also preceded her in death along with one son, Curtis Haynes, and one brother John Allen Ball Jr. She leaves behind two daughters, Violet Pyles and her husband Robbie of East Lynn, and Peggy Sue Ward of Fla.; one son, Carl Haynes and his wife Paula of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; two brothers, John "Dickie" Ratcliff of Ga., and Harold "Red" Ratcliff of N.Y.; one sister Phyllis Ball of Ga.; 15 grandchildren, Anna Patrick, Alisha Hiat, Jennifer Haynes, Joshua Ward, Jeremiah Ward, Curtis Ward, Carl Haynes III, Tyesha Wilson, Renee Pyles, Robin Pyles, Rachel Pyles, Branam Thompson, Jeffery Thompson, Chance Thompson, and Chace Thompson; 16 great grandchildren whom she poured out her love to; and many foster children whom she cared for as her own. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Elder Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery at Camp Creek. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

DAVID KEITH TABOR, 55, of Wayne died Sept. 3, 2013, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born October 8, 1957 in Cabell County, West Virginia, a son of the late Clyde and Hazel Marie Tabor. An infant brother Clyde Tabor Jr., also preceded him in death along with one grandson, Cody Collins. David served proudly in the U.S. Marines and was employed in the construction industry. He leaves behind two daughters, Amanda Tabor of Kenova, W.Va., and Kyla Tabor of Woodward, Ok.; one son, Shane Collins of Ironton, Oh.; and six grandchildren, Elijah, Jenna, Jayleigh, Shayanna, Ellie, and Jonathon "Duke". Also surviving are two brothers, Robert Tabor and his wife Lula of Wayne, and Michael Tabor and his wife Carolyn of Ft. Gay, W.Va. Private burial will be held for family. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Tabor family.

SHERRI RENEE WELLMAN, 53, of Fort Gay, WV passed away Wednesday September 4, 2013 following a long illness. Sherri was born December 10, 1959 at Logan, WV, the daughter of Shirley Jean Bragg Wolfe and the late Joe Fred Hayton. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law Ericka and Matt Black, two grandchildren Bailee Renee Black and Sydnee Nicole Black, two sisters Joetta Hatfield and Jane Harris, a brother Joseph Hayton, her fiancé Mike Hanna, a special aunt Joyce Ann Sampson. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Friday September 6^th at 6:00 pm at the Gilkerson Cemetery at Prichard, WV with Bro. Darin Fetherolf officiating. Private visitation for the family will be held. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

MABEL NYLENE PIERCE, 60 of Huntington, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013. She was born August 24, 1953; the only daughter of Ernest and Betty Jo Maynard Adams. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 11, 2013 from 2 to 4 PM at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. There will be no funeral service. Mabel was a homemaker, a mother, and an aunt to so many that truly loved her. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Burl Sr. and Mamie Ann Maynard, her parents, her brother Tiny Maynard, and her son Little Ralph Thacker. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her son Matthew Thacker and her daughters Yvonne Turpin and Hope (Kevin) Lively. Her sisters: Josephine Wright, Juanita Barnett, Marie Miller, Ramona Miller and Beulahmae Miller and her brothers: Ernest Orville Adams, Eugene Adams, Richard Bartram, Alvis Bradley Maynard and Burl Farley Maynard Jr. Also surviving are her special nieces: Kim Dean, Angela Rene Maynard, Katie Maynard and Kristen Maynard, Krystal Maynard and Kandice Maynard and a special nephews Dennie Adkins and Josh Maynard and many other nieces and nephews; twelve grandchildren: Makailey, James, Sarah, Todd, Travis, Christopher, Adam, Shannah, "JJ", Joseph, Katelynn and Cierra and two great-grandchildren: Matthew Scott and Curtis Yaus and her friend, ex-husband, James Allen Pierce.

THURMAN RAY ADKINS, 58, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Brother Willis Mills and Brother Avery Lambert. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born March 15, 1955, at Wayne, a son of the late Edward and Mary Watts Adkins. He was a member of the Spring Valley Freewill Baptist Church. Brothers Orvel and Timothy Adkins also preceded him in death. Survivors include three sisters, Martha Maynard (Arthur) of Lavalette, W.Va., Pamela Adkins and Sharon Thompson, both of Wayne; four brothers, Braxton Adkins (Charlotte) of Huntington, W.Va., Charles Adkins (Kathy) of Dunlow, W.Va., Joseph Adkins and Noah Adkins, both of Wayne; a special sister-in-law, Judy Adkins, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The family extends special thanks to Cabell Huntington Hospital for all the special care given to Thurman and family, and also to Hospice of Huntington, Dr. Becher, Dr. Gillenwater, and the 5-West Oncology nurses. We will miss our special little brother. God is good. God is great. His nephews Ronnie, Chuck, Austin, Sean, Jerry and Jason will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.

MRS. KARLEEN McGINNIS WARNOCK, 91, born November 13, 1921, died of natural causes September 7, 2013, at Madison Park in Huntington. She was the daughter of the late B.C. McGinnis Sr., and Gladys Smith McGinnis of Huntington, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her siblings Harold McGinnis, Maxine McGinnis Ramsey, Bernard McGinnis, and Rupert McGinnis. She is survived by her husband of 63 years William "Bill" E. Warnock and their three children, Malinda Warnock Grubb, Karleen Sue Delph and husband Jerry, and Matthew McGinnis Warnock. She was the loving grandmother to David Grubb, Anne Yon and husband Daniel and their daughters Elia and Luciana, Laura Delph, Andrew Delph and wife Burcu and their daughter Grace, and Jonathan Delph. She is also survived by her brother Kermit E. McGinnis and his wife Dorothy and several nieces and nephews. Karleen was a graduate of Huntington High School and Marshall College class of 1944. Prior to wedding Warnock in 1950, she joined her father in working at The Twentieth Street Bank. She was a lifelong member of Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling the world with her husband in association with Full Gospel Businessman's Fellowship International for many years. She was a loving wife and mother whose love of the Lord was exemplified in her devotion to her family. She loved to sing praises to God and spiritual songs to her grandchildren, as well as quote favorite scriptures, "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all ye lands, serve the Lord with gladness come before his presence with singing."Psalm 100. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Huntington. A private family memorial service is planned for October.

BERTHA ELLEN SALMONS, 92, of Fort Gay, W.V. passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at her home. She was born January 1, 1921 to the late William and Nancy Evans Copley. She was a member of the Silver Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 47years, Frank P. Salmons; sons, William M. Salmons, Roland Franklin Salmons, Franky Salmons, Jarvis Ellis; daughter, Nancy M. Marcum; granddaughters, Rachell and Jacqualine Marcum. Survivors include, Jess Salmons, Shirley Klien, Linda Marcum, Betty Marcum, James Salmons, Laura Swenniny, Barbara Carsner, Janie Salmons, William Salmons, Arbrey Salmons, Brother, Harless Copley, 38 grandchildren, 81 great grandchildren, and a host of many great, great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington W.Va. for there help during this time. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Thursday, September 11, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bo Stafford officiating. Burial will follow at the Salmons Cemetery in Webb, W.Va. Visitation will be 5:00 til 9:00 PM Wednesday at Young Funeral Home.

D. E. "DONALD" MASSIE, 77, of South Point, Ohio, departed this life and went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, September 9, 2013. Don was born September 30, 1935, in Prichard, West Virginia, the son of Willie and Trudy Massie. Don was a hardworking individual whose career with the Norfolk and Southern Railroad spanned 55 years. He belonged to the BLE and UTU (lifetime member) unions and he was a 32nd degree Mason. Don loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and gardener. He was a master of machinery, finding nearly nothing he could not fix. He attended South Point United Methodist Church. Don is survived by the love of his life, Susan Davidson Massie, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. He leaves four children to cherish his memory, Sharon Massie Johnson and Larry of Huntington. W.Va., Donna Massie of Wayne, Daytona McClain Jarman and Lee of Cayce, South Carolina, and John McClain of Texas; four grandchildren, Jacob Johnson, Carman Johnson, Tanner Jarman and Rhiannon McClain; and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Rev. Alan Massie of Lebanon, Va., and John Massie of Wayne, W.Va. Preceding Don in death in addition to his parents, are four brothers, Bill, Freeman, Harold "Boots" and Eugene "Red" Massie, and one sister, Anna Mae Ronk. By Don's wishes, no memorial service will be held. Don proudly donated his body to the Human Gift Registry at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. His wish was that in memory of his life, donations would be made to the South Point United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 202 3rd St. E, South Point, OH 45680, to feed the community's hungry children.

MARY ANN FERGUSON GALLOWAY, age 89, of Westerville, Ohio, formerly of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away Monday, September 9, 2013, at 9 a.m. Born November 7, 1923, in Huntington, W.Va. Daughter of the late Jack and Mary Griffith Ferguson. Devoted mother of Melissa Casoli and her husband Barry and their children Laura (Chad) Hamrick and Joseph Aaron (Tara) Casoli; three great-grandsons, Jack William, Luke Jamison and Ty Alexander Hamrick; sister Marjorie (Harry) Fischer and their children Jack (Karen), Mary Kris (Charlie) Godley and Andrew (Karri); sister-in-law June Ferguson Carver, wife of her late brother, Jack Wayne Ferguson, and their three daughters, Julie, Jane and Jill. Graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School, Sullins College and The West Virginia University. Ann of painting, garden club, career sports, W.Va. recipes and culture, Bible study, handwork, Senior Center projects, Coca-Cola, bridge player and hostess to children and pets. She was a doer, talented, independent, self amused and intellectually curious. Friends may call at the Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, OH. Friday, September 13th from noon to 3 p.m. followed by a service at 3 p.m., Rev. Tom Barford, officiating. Contributions in her memory can be made to Mid-Ohio Food Bank or Tyler's Light, P.O. Box 526, Pickerington, OH 43147.

DAVID LAWSON VARNEY, 73, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2013, at the First Baptist Church of Ceredo, Ceredo, W.Va. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memorial Gardens, Huntington, W.Va. He was born on August 1, 1940, in McAndrews, Kentucky to the late Roary Varney and Lucy Wheeler Varney. David was self-employed owner of Dave's Marine Sales. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Buena Vista Lodge No. 60 in Prichard, W.Va., and El-Hasa Shrine in Ashland, Ky. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved son David Allen Varney and two sisters, Betty Lou Castle and Helen Yvonne Riggs. Surviving is his loving wife of 55 years Betty Sue Tabor Varney; daughter Diana Lynn Blackburn (Larry E.) of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; daughter-in-law Kimberly J. Varney of Huntington, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Brandon D. Nelson (Jayme), Cara Hall (Jeremy) and David Dalton Varney. He is also survived by his beloved great-granddaughter Taylor Nelson and special friends Andy and Paige Nelson. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., is assisting the family.

STEVEN GARRETT HITCHCOCK, 29, of Kenova, W.Va., beloved son of Ricky Eugene and Sandra Lovins Hitchcock, went to meet his heavenly Father on Friday, September 13, 2013. Steven was born October 2, 1983, in Huntington, W.Va. He was a member of the 20th Street Baptist Church in Kenova and a former junior member of the Kenova Volunteer Fire Department. Steven was a former coal miner with Rock Springs Coal, and he was an avid demolition derby race car driver until he was hurt. Steven was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shelly Nicole Hitchcock; maternal grandfather, Roy Lovins; paternal stepgrandfather, Glenn Whitt; and paternal grandfather, Junior Maynard. Besides his parents, Steven is survived by his fiancée, Elizabeth Perry of Kenova; two daughters, Brooklynn Nicole Hitchcock and Jada Rae Perry, both of Kenova; maternal grandmother, Nancy Fraley of Ceredo, W.Va.; paternal grandmother, Pauline Whitt of Ceredo; and paternal grandfather, Leroy (Judy) Hitchcock of Huntington. Steven is also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard and Pastor Hugh Summer officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

WILLIAM R. KETCHUM, 83, of Port St. John, Fla., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., died September 14, 2013. He was born January 4, 1930 in Wayne W.Va. He was the son of Hugh and Dilla Salmons Ketchum. He was a graduate of Wayne High School and Morehead University where he excelled in football. After serving four years in the U.S. Navy, he returned to Vinson High School and subsequently Wayne High School where he was a football coach. He continued his education at Marshall University and earned a master's degree. He went to Florida in 1967 where he was dean and retired as assistant principal at Madison Middle School. He was a member of the Wayne Christian Church. He was married to Barbara Marcum Ketchum for 53 years who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother George Bernard Ketchum. He is survived by his son Mike and wife Belinda Ketchum of Greensboro, N.C.; daughter Kathy and husband Dan Herbst of Merritt Island, Fla.; son Franky Ketchum of Port St. John, Fla.; daughter Jamie Ketchum of Bradenton, Fla.; sister Helen Ketchum Matthews of Wayne, W.Va.; beloved niece, Elaine Young of Huntington W.Va.; grandchildren Charlie, Sissy, Kenny and Joey of Merritt Island, Fla., Matt and Lilly of Greensboro, N.C. and a special friend Jimmy Dow Wilson of Wayne, W.Va.

ALMA IMOGENE DINGESS, 84, of Huntington, went to be with the Lord, Sunday September 15, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Pentecostal Truth Ministries Church, 1208 Adams Ave., Huntington, with Pastor Janet Mounts officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born March 16, 1929 in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late John and Rosa Belle Runyon Jones. She was a retired employee of Colonial Lanes and a member of the Pentecostal Truth Ministries Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers Perry Hence Jones, John Jones and Preston Lee Jones; three sisters Eloise Larch, Darlene Patrick and Iva E. Brown. She was a loving and devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother to all her children. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Roger Lee and Rebecca Ann Dingess of Barboursville; daughter Jo Ann Sizemore of Huntington; granddaughter and spouse Kimberly Ann and William Bass of Cumming, Georgia; four great grandchildren Madison, Will, Olivia and Katherine; brother and sister in law Marvin Floyd and Sandy Jones of Detroit, Michigan; sister and brother in law Janet Sue and Kenneth Mounts of Huntington and brother in law Walter Brown, Jr. of Huntington. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time at the Pentecostal Truth Ministries Church. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

CHRISTINE LAPOINTE, 50, of Genoa, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital following a short illness. She was born January 4, 1963 in Williamson, W.Va. a daughter of the late John and Flara Casey. Her husband, Floyd Lapointe also preceded her in death, along with one sister, Mindia Ann Brownfield, and brothers, Jimmy Casey, Frank Casey, and James Henry Casey. She is survived by her daughter Cindy Wolford of Genoa; two sons, David Wolford of Kenova, W.Va., and Christopher Everett of Genoa; step-son Christopher Lapointe; step-daughter Rebecca Lapointe; and two grandchildren, Kaleb Wolford and KarLeigh Wolford; three sisters, Mary Lester of Big Rock, Va., Ellen Evans and her husband Clayton of Columbus, Oh., and Fannie Casey, also of Columbus, Oh.; adopted children Seth and Beth Smith; adopted grandson, Chandler Smith; and special friends Linda and Clarence Smith, all of Genoa. Private services will be held by family. Johnson Tiller funeral Home is honored to serve the Lapointe family.

REV. BERMAN A. "Sug" WILLIS, Jr., 76, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. He was born May 27, 1937 and born to his new life on June 14, 1964, son of the late Berman A. Willis Sr. and Olgia Gibson Willis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Willis and two sisters, Catherine Caldwell and Virgie Marie Wheeler. Left to cherish his memory his loving wife of 55 years, Gloria Jean (McCoy) Willis, two sons, Ronald A. Willis and Berman "Pinky" Willis III. Two daughters, Virginia "Jenny" Willis Erwin and Ava Shirlette Willis McCarty. Seven grandchildren who he loved dearly- Amanda Jean and her husband Paul McComas, Nicole McCarty, Jeannie and her husband, Chad Keith, Faith Erwin, Ashley Willis, Justin Willis and Mindy Clark. Seven great-grandchildren, Tucker and Grant McComas who were the light of his life, Shelby, Jacob, Maddi and Molly Keith and Lydia Mays. Also surviving is his brother and friend Oscar "Buddy" Willis, Sue Thompson and Sidney Sanders... plus many extended family and friends. He was a self-employed Plumber and Heating and Air Conditioning for 49 years. Although he had been pastor for many churches for over 40 years he was an active member of first Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Kenova, WV He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. friends may call from 5-8 pm Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Reger Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday September 22, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Home by Pastor Scott Byard. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. The family would like to thank everyone for all their prayers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to first Independent Missionary Baptist Church, Kenova.

DREMA SUE THOMPSON MEALEY of Kenova, W.Va., a Christian by faith who loved her Lord with her whole heart and went to be with Him on Sunday, September 22, 2013. Drema was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend whose love and fellowship will be missed by all who knew her. She was a member of the Oakview Missionary Baptist Church where she not only attended but was a Sunday School Teacher, a member of the Ladies Circle of Faith Class, and worked as the housekeeper for many, many years. She loved teaching and learning about God and His word and more importantly loved reading godly stories to her great-grandchildren. Heaven has gained a true Christian angel in Drema. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Mealey; a son Vance Mealey; her mother and step-father Margaret Watson Thompson Cantley and George Cantley; her father Cecil Thompson; and sisters-in-law Edna Hager and Garnet Mealey. Drema is survived by her son Steve Mealey of Kenova; a daughter-in-law Debbie Mealey of Kenova; one granddaughter, Jessica Hogsett of Ceredo; one grandson, Jerad Mealey of Kenova; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fred and Connie Mealey of South Point, Ohio; one sister, Cecelia Pelfry of Kokomo, Ind.; six great-grandchildren, Trenton, Bella, Gavin, Reese, Gwen and L.J., all of whom will miss her so very much, and many nieces and nephews; one very special neighbor and friend, Jeanette Dorsey, and many other friends. The family would like to express tremendous gratitude to the nurses and staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for the great care and compassion they showed to not just Drema, but the whole family during this very difficult time. What a joyous reunion she is having up in heaven, seeing God's face and the wondrous reward she has received. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will begin immediately following the visitation at 1 p.m. with Pastor Derl Everman officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

DEBRA MOSSER, 60, of Kenova died Sept. 22, 2013, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. A memorial service will be held at noon Thursday, Carman Funeral Home, Flatwoods, Ky. Visitation one hour before service. www.carmanfuneral com.

LENA REBECCA BOWEN, 66, of Genoa, died Sept. 24, 2013. She was born December 27, 1946, in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Swanson and Margie Christian. Her husband Pat Bowen also preceded her in death, along with one son, Robert Allen Bowen, one sister, Delores Christian, and two brothers-in-law, Joe Carter and Delbert Carter. Survivors include five daughters, Garnet Fortner and her husband Keith of east Lynn, W.Va., Rachel Napier and her husband Raymond of Branchland, W.Va., Trish Watts and her husband Ezra James of Oh., Rebecca Napier of East Lynn, and Patty Adams of Wayne; three sons, Pat Bowen and his wife Kelly of Branchland, Sebert Donald Bowen and his wife Pamela of Wayne, and Everett Bowen of Genoa; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are nine brothers and sisters, Betty Holland and her husband William, James Christian and his wife Billie Joyce, Lillian Callicoat and her husband Larry, Dora Carter, Roger Christian and his wife Judy, Loretta Carter, Darlene Ferguson and her husband Lawson, Leona Adkins and her husband James, and Daniel Christian and his wife Faye; along with numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Merlin Napier Cemetery. Friends called after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

BARBARA ANN FANNIN, 80, of Kenova, widow of Carson Fannin, died Sept. 24, 2013, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was a retired nurse. Funeral service was Sept. 26 at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.; burial was in Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa. www.wilsonfuneralhomeky.com.

JOHN FREELAIN STALEY, 78, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013 at home. He was born June 30, 1935 in Kenova a son of the late Carl E. and Rosalie Galloway Staley. John was a graduate of C-K High School and a retired tankerman from Saybolt. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Patricia R. Smith Taylor Staley, one sister Mary Childers and one step-son Michael Taylor. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law Pat (Jim) Billups of Ceredo; one brother Carl Staley of Dodge City, Kansas; one step-daughter Judy Estep of Flatwoods, Ky.; one step-son James Buster Taylor of Hitchins, Ky.; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends as well as several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation or services. Rollins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

LIAM ANDREW RUNYON, 9 month old son of Mark and Sara Ross Runyon passed away Friday, September 27, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born December 4, 2012 in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Dr. Allen Reasons officiating. Private family burial will follow. The family will receive friends after 1:00 pm on Wednesday at the mortuary. Liam was preceded in death by a brother, Jameson Max Runyon. In addition to his parents Mark and Sara, he is survived by his birth brother, Jude Emory Runyon; a brother, Parker Grant Runyon and sisters, Ava Elizabeth and Zoe McKenlee; he is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Bud and Becky Ross and paternal grandparents, David and Kathy Runyon all of Huntington and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.

DELORIS J. ADKINS, 79, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2013. She was born June 1, 1934 in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late William and Ethel Dean. Her husband, Jerry Adkins also preceded her in death, along with one brother, Everett Dean. Delores was a homemaker and attended the Church of Christ. She leaves behind seven children, Geraldine Hiles and her husband Bob, William Adkins, Berneda McKinney and her husband Wayne, Twila Richards, Deborah Jones, John Adkins and his wife Nonie, all of Cleveland, Oh., and Tammy Sargeant and her husband Chad of Columbus, Oh.; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Jewell Chambers and her husband Ken of Tenn.; three brothers, Gary Dean and Ronald Dean, both of Wayne, and Oliver Dean of Huntington, W.Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Ken Chambers officiating. Burial will follow in the Dean Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

LISA DIANN JOHNSON, 47, of Proctorville, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 at home. She was born March 30, 1966 in West Hamlin, WV. She is survived by her loving husband of 14 years, Jimmy Johnson of Proctorville, Ohio; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Amber Clark of Olive Hill, Ky; her mother, Lana Browning of Wayne, WV; a sister, Crystal Browning; a brother, John David Browning, both of Wayne, WV; aunts and uncles, Gene and Brenda Adkins of Wayne, WV, Roger and Katie Perry of Wayne, WV, Harold Perry of Wayne, WV, Jim and Janet Monko of South Point, Ohio, and Andy McClelland of Chesapeake, Ohio; a stepson David Alex Johnson of Coal Grove, Ohio; a special friend and her husband Tasha and Ray Davis of East Lynn, WV and their child Raeleigh Davis; and a number of cousins, in-laws, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother Steven Browning, her grandmother Bessie Perry, and her aunt Violet McClelland. Lisa had the biggest heart of anyone you had ever met. She never knew a stranger. Her husband and son were the lights of her life. She was a member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church in Wayne, WV. Lisa will be sorely missed by her family and friends who all loved her dearly. Funeral service were conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Roger Perry. Burial followed in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation was held 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Hall Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory. com/hall.

LOWELL ELIZABETH WASSUM, 89, of Barboursville, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2013, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. Brent Yancey. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born April 17, 1924, in Echo, W.Va., daughter of the late Fletcher and Eva Ferguson Workman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William K. Wassum, and two brothers, Newman and George Workman. During World War II she worked as a secretary for the officer's branch of the armed forces in Washington, D.C., and retired from C&P Telephone after thirty-six years of service. She is survived by one son, William R. Wassum and his wife Patricia of Fredricksburg, Va.; two daughters, Linda Mills and her husband Richard of Barboursville and Debra Wassum and her husband John Brady of Brooklyn, New York; one stepson, Donald Wassum of Teaneck, N.J.; one sister, Delores Rohrer of Rittman, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Richard H. Mills, Kate Wassum Pendo, Allison Wassum Nelson, James Wassum, Joshua Wassum, Jacob Wassum, Kim Wassum and Lynn Wassum. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.

LOIS JEAN BLEDSOE WINTERS, 77, of Ripley, W.Va., passed away on September 30, 2013, surrounded by her family. She had a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Lois was born on November 13, 1935, in Huntington, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late Elba Moses "Doc" and Virginia Mae "Ginny" Bledsoe. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph B. "Ike" Bledsoe and David L. Bledsoe. She was a proud graduate of Wayne High School and Marshall University. She taught first grade at Ripley Elementary School before moving to Ripley Middle School where she retired after more than 30 years of service. Former students and fellow teachers shared many exciting and memorable moments in "Mrs. Winters" classroom. She loved teaching, and the classroom was her stage. After retirement she continued service to others as she provided care for her mother, her late brother "Ike" and friends. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Rod (Tammy) Winters and Roger (Jane) Winters; and her grandchildren, Zack, Spencer, Parker and Lauren. Lois was blessed with many wonderful friends and a caring family and many thanks are given to those who shared in her life. She loved living life through her grandchildren and nothing pleased her more than to see them all together. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 3, 2013, at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with Rev. Betsy Walker officiating. Committal service and burial will be in the Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington, W.Va., at 1:30 p.m. Friends may call on the family from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com.

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