ELOISE PENNINGTON, 91 formerly of Clifton Forge, Va., passed away October 3, 2013, at Madison Park, in Huntington, West Virginia. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2013, by Pastor Kevin Snow at Woodmere Memorial Park's Abbey of Remembrance on Avondale. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. with the service starting at 2 p.m. Burial will follow. Mrs. Pennington was born September 9, 1922, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Forrest E. and Edith Bowen Spurlock. She was preceded in death by her husbands Leslie Ray and Earl Pennington. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Clifton Forge, Va., and of the Eastern Star, Clifton Forge chapter. She is survived by a brother Jim Spurlock of Barboursville; sisters Helen Ellis of Arden, N.C., and Margie McDonough of Yorba Linda, Calif. Also surviving are a son John Wesley Ray, the mother of his children Opal Shepherd Ray; grandsons Leslie (Tammy) Ray, John Bruce (Jackie) Ray and Matthew Ray; granddaughters Marsha (Terry) Adkins, Vickie Ann Ray; great-grandchildren Ben (Angie) Ray, Brandon (Kristina) Ray, Nathan and Nicholas Adkins, and Hannah and Grace Ray; and great-great grandchildren Braylee Bills-Adkins and Penni and Parker Ray, and special friend Mark Phillips. Also surviving is a step-son Clarence "Cappy" Pennington, wife Barbara Casto Pennington, son Jeff Pennington and daughter Terrie Quentero, all of Merritt Island, Florida. The family would like to thank the staff at Madison Park for the loving care they provided with special thanks to Billy, her angel here on earth. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association WV Chapter, 1601 2nd Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family.

HELEN MAE ADKINS ROSS, 75, of Prichard, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. She was born on December 9, 1937, in Wayne, WV, to the late edgar L. Adkins & Opal Osburn Adkins. Helen was a homemaker and a member of the Little Hurricane freewill Baptist in Prichard, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Minis Adkins. Surviving is her loving husband of 57 years Kenneth ross, daughter Stephanie Dean and husband Danny of Prichard, WV, two sons Mark ross and wife Johnita of fort Gay, WV, and Steven ross and wife Margo of Inez, KY, brother roy Lee Adkins and wife Linda of Wayne, WV, and sister in law Annagene Adkins of Wayne, WV. Also surviving her is her grandchildren Shawn Allen ross and wife Shannon of fallsburg, Kentucky, erin fitzpatrick and husband Casey of Kenova, WV, Cody ross of Inez, Kentucky, grandcat Snookie, and two great grandchildren Shaymus "Shay Shay" and Vada Lee ross. Private services will be held with Pastor Mike Dillon and Danny ross officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Morris funeral Home, Wayne is in charge of the arrangements.

HAZEL ANN VINCENT, of Dover Plains, N.Y., formerly of Dunlow, wife of Charles Gerald Vincent, died October 5, 2013, after a long-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease. She passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Hazel was born in Dunlow, West Virginia on December 28, 1935, the only daughter in a family of ten children. Her parents, James and Jannievee (Jude) Perry, raised their family in the spirit of hard work, dedication to God and looking forward to their heavenly home. Hazel married Charles Gerald Vincent on July 23, 1954. Hazel was a very active mother and THE VERY BEST Nana. She never missed an activity or sports event that her children were involved in and often attended school events to cheer on children who were not her own. Hazel was a teacher’s assistant in the Dover School district for over 25 years. She loved her job and invested much time in the children she taught. She enjoyed her retirement as it allowed her to be passionately involved in the lives of her grandchildren. She often went to great lengths to enjoy football, baseball and softball games in which her grandchildren would play. Hazel is survived by her husband, Charles Gerald Vincent of Dover Plains, her children, Rita Judson (David) of Milan NY, Carmine Salter (Gene) of Pensacola FL, Charles of Dover Plains, Christopher (Lori) of Dover Plains, Steven (Jaime), and Ann-Marie Edge (Donald) of Fort Myers FL. Hazel’s grandchildren were her greatest joy. They are Matthew Judson, Melanie Judson, James Edge, Zachary Salter, Nathan Vincent, Amiee (Troy) Christiana, Steven Vincent, Christopher Salter, Kevin Edge, Janna Salter, William Vincent, Elyssa Vincent, Kelsey Vincent, Elijah Vincent, Daniel Edge, Owen Vincent, Curtis Edge, and Sarah Vincent. She is also survived by two great grandchildren, Kaylee Sanderson and Tyson Christiana and two brothers, James and Verland Perry of West Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers Clarence, Raymond, Curtis, William Harrison, Clyde, Glenn and Woodrow Perry. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday October 12, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Wilson Funeral Home by Rev. Richard Maynard. Burial will follow in the Perry Cemetery Wayne County West Virginia. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

KASI DESHAE MATNEY, age 21, of Louisa passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013. Miss Matney was born April 2, 1992 in Huntington, WV. She is the daughter of Kevin Matney and Karen James. In addition to her parents she is survived by one son: Hayden Joshua Kevin Lyons; Kasi is also survived by her grandparents; Suzie Matney of Louisa, KY; Glenn and Shirley Gartin of Fort Gay and Ken and Wanda Matney of Winchester. Kasi also leaves behind two step sisters Cassidy and Lindsay James and a special cousin Meagan Hanshaw Funeral services will be held on Wednesday October 9, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Wilson Funeral Home. Friends may call on Tuesday October 8th from 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa. Online condolences can be made at www.wilsonfuneralhomeky.com

PHILLIP CAROL NEWSOME, 59, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7, 2013. He was born June 14, 1954 in Logan, West Virginia, a son of the late Blaine and Maudie Mullins Newsome. He leaves behind three daughters, Teresa Newsome, Carol Newsome, both of Dunlow, and Tashanda Newsome of Genoa, W.Va.; and seven grandchildren, Phillip, Renae, Blake, Brent Jr., Megan, Macy, and Blake; and granddaughter Brianna, expected soon. Also surviving is one sister, Lois Maynard; one brother Larry Miller, both of Delbarton, W.Va.; several step-brothers and stepsisters; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2013 at the Lilly of the Valley Freewill Baptist Church, Delbarton, W.Va., of which Phillip was a member. Burial will follow in the Newsome Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday and again on Thursday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Newsome family.

ETHEL MAE LYKINS MICHAEL, 83, of Prichard, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Wayne Continuous Care Nursing home after suffering from Alzheimer’s for many years. Ethel was born April 13, 1930 in Kenova, W.Va to the late Moody and Dora Lykins. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband Oscar, of 67 years and one great granddaughter, Cassandra Shea Daniel, both of Prichard. She is survived by one son, Oscar R. Michael, Jr. of Westmoreland and one daughter, Linda Darlene Hampton (Jack Hampton) of Prichard; six grandchildren, Angela M. Hampton of Fort Gay, W.Va., Jodi D. Hampton, Mary B. Hampton and Jackie D. Hampton Amanda Hampton) all of Prichard, W.Va; Cristy D. Michael and Brandon R. Michael of Huntington, W.Va; 13 great grandchildren, Jamie Waller (Ashley) of Prichard, Wesley Waller, Trey Daniel, Shaina Daniel, Emma Daniel of Fort Gay, W.Va., Kyle Hampton, Jackie Callicoat, Anna Brewer, Abby Newby, Chase Hampton, Lanie Hampton and Luke Hampton all of Prichard, W.Va; and one great-granddaughter Brynley Sage Waller of Prichard. She is survived by six sisters; Marie Lycans of Kenova, Peggy Wellman, Georgia Smith (Larry), Lois Bounce Jones, all of Huntington, Jean Jones David) of Cannonsburg, KY., Judy Fields (Steve) of Columbia, S.C., one brother Buck Lykins (Mary Ann) of Kenova, W.Va. Ethel was a member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church of Prichard. She loved her family as much as they did her, enjoyed playing the piano, and sweeping with her broom. A special thanks to Dr. White, staff of Wayne Continuous Care, Amber and Chelsea Crabtree, Jodi Hampton and to Joyce Hay for their special care and love. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Smith Memorial United Methodist Church in Prichard. Funeral services will begin immediately following visitation at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dennis Ashworth officiating. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family.

PAULINE MAYNARD, 84, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Heritage Center in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Lycans officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. She was born on February 13, 1929, to the late Robert H. and Tenna Nelson of Wayne, W.Va. Pauline was a homemaker and a member of Shepherds Fold Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Jesse Maynard, son Mike Maynard and sister Glenna Fetty. Survivors include four sisters Margie Arthur of Huntington, W.Va., Nellie Horn of Wayne, W.Va., Roberta Adkins (Carl) of Wellston, Ohio, and Rosalea Boyes (Kenneth) of Wayne, W.Va., brother Robert H. Nelson of St. Joe, Florida; two grandchildren Amber Rice (Jim) of Genoa, W.Va., Jared Maynard of Lavalette, W.Va., three great grandchildren, Benjamin Maynard, Jamison and Alyssa Rice; daughter-in-law Shelly Maynard and special nephew and his wife Carl & Billie Jo Maynard. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel.

NOEL NAPIER, 74, of Stollings, W.Va., died October 8, 2013, at his home. Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, W.Va., is handling arrangements, which are incomplete.

ALKA MAE MUSIC GEORGE, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and child of God, went home to be with her Lord and husband Tuesday, October 8, 2013. She was born June 9, 1923, in Johnson County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Clayton "Buck" Music and Rose Powers Music. Alka was a faithful member of Freewill Baptist Church in Holden, W.Va., and Kissimee, Fla. She was employed at the Guyan Valley Hospital in Logan, W.Va., until she and her husband H.J. "Jack" George retired to St. Cloud, Fla. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Jackson "Jack" George; one sister, Marie Wells; two brothers, Arlie Music and Clyde Music; one grandson, Tracy Walker George. Alka is survived by one daughter and sonin-law, Barbara and Glenn Browning of Brookville, Ohio; four sons, Thomas J. George of Wayne, W.Va., Bill J. George and wife, Suzanne, of Round Rock, Texas, Dan R. George and wife, Avonell, of Cypress, Texas, and Gary L. George of Georgetown, Ky.; 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; two sisters and their husbands, Gertrude and John Wilkins of Bellbrook, Ohio, Eloise and Leonard Davis of Meally, Ky.; two brothers and their wives, Ted and Jo Ann Music of Meally, Ky., and Paul B. and Lou Music of Springboro, Ohio; and hundreds of friends and her church family. Alka was a wonderful mother whose love for her children was endless. No words can adequately express how she will be missed but her love will stay in our hearts forever. The family would like to give special thanks to the Just Like Home and Hospice staffs for their loving care. Visitation was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 14, 2013 at the Jones- Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville, Ky., who is in charge of the arrangements. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. at Jones- Preston Funeral Home Chapel by her son, Rev. Dan R. George. Burial followed in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Ky. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton Foundation, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420-1890.

BRENDA KAYE MOSES of Kenova, W.Va., born May 17, 1946, passed away October 9, 2013 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington at the age of Sixty Seven years, Four months and Twenty Two days. She was the daughter of the late Dana and Thelma Irene Hollandsworth Nelson and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband; Clyde Moses Jr. of Kenova, W.Va., two sons; Adam (Angie) Moses of Huntington, W.Va., Tyler Moses of Charleston, W.Va., one daughter; April (Erik) Meadows of Winchester, Ky., one brother; Gary Nelson of Kenova, W.V., six grandchildren; Austin, Zoe, Briley, Kayelyn Meadows, Abigal Kaye and Nicole Ann Moses and special friends; Joan Money, Dianna Adkins and Kathy Wells. Funeral Service will be 1:00 P.M., Monday, October 14, 2013 at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.V. with Rev. Russell "Buck" Adkins and Minister Charlie Null officiating. Interment will follow at Miller Cemetery, Sweetland, W.Va. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, W.Va.

LELOMA "LEA" THACKER, 88, of Greeneville, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, October, 9, 2013 at Takoma Regional Hospital. Family and friends will gather Saturday at 5 p.m. with a prayer and special music at 6 p.m. at Jeffers Funeral & Cremation Service. Survivors include her husband Homer Thacker; one son, Kenneth and Nancy Thacker of Greeneville; two grandchildren, Stephen Thacker and Julie and Ben Alexander; three great-grandchildren: Cassandra Alexander, Brandon Alexander, Jack Alexander; her sister, Fran Jeffers; and brothers: Frank Trammell and Floyd Trammell. She was preceeded in death by her parents, James R. Trammell and Maud Trammell; great-grandchild: Breanna Matthews; brothers: Paul Trammell, Tom Trammell, Joe Trammell, Robert Trammell; and her sister, Jessie Ruth Trammell. She was retired from Eckerd Drug in West Palm Beach Florida, owned Thacker's Variety Store in Kenova, West Virginia. She worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory during WII. She was a member of Eastern Star. The family would like to send a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Amedysis Home Health.

HOWARD LEE SMITH, 74, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013 at his residence. He was born September 22, 1939 in Wayne County he was the son of the late Fred and Maggie Webb Smith. He worked for the State Highway Department in Wayne, W.V. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by the mother of their children, Chloe Jane Carley; three brothers, Cecil Smith, Fred Smith Jr., and Robert Smith; three sisters, Ruby Sabo, Beulagh York and Lucille Rhodes. Survivors include three sons, Randall Carley of Fort Gay, W.V. Lee Carley of Webb, W.V. and Kenneth Carley of Crum, and a daughter, Lora Presley; two sisters, Betty Hale and Anna Bowen both of Louisa, Ky.; 10 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Webb Community Cemetery, Webb. Visitation 5 til 9 p.m. Saturday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

CLIFFORD "JOE" TOMBLIN, 59, of Webbville, Ky. passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013. Clifford was born June 16th, 1954 in Huntington, the son of Erie and the late Clifford Tomblin. He was preceded in death by his father Clifford Tomblin of Chesapeake Ohio, his brother Sherman Tomblin of Lavalette, W.V. and his "father" Paul Frasher of Ona, W.V. Survivors include his wife Darlene Tomblin of Webbville, Ky., his son Joseph P. Tomblin and wife Frances of Bear Creek, and his daughter, Sherana M. Tomblin of Webbville, Ky., his mother Erie Frasher of Ona, W.V., his sisters, Audrey Tomblin of Barboursville, W.V., Tammie Glover and husband David of Barboursville, W.V., and Misty Fletcher and husband Tysis of Proctorville, Ohio, his brothers, Brian and Stevie Reger of Chesapeke, Ohio and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1 PM on Monday, October 14th at Young Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa, Ky. and Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens Cemetery, in Wayne. Visitation was from 6:00 til 9:00 PM Sunday, October 13th at Young Funeral Home.

MARY ELLEN ARTRIP, 54, of Genoa, WV passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rush Branch Church, Genoa with Brother Tommy Kitts officiating. Burial will follow in the Snow Cemetery, Genoa. She was born on February 21, 1959 in Louisa, Kentucky to Selvan Gene Snow of Genoa, WV and the late Charlene Robinson Snow. In addition to her mother, Mary was preceded in death by her infant daughter Samantha Jo Artrip and daughter Brandy Rae Artrip. Surviving is a sister Kimberly Dawn Snow of Cleveland, Ohio and brother Selvan Gene Snow Jr. of Newburg Heights, Ohio. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne is in charge of the arrangements.

HENRY MARCUM JR, 67, of Crum, W.Va., died October 11, 2013, at Hocking County Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

JAMES ERIC BENTLEY, 25, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 in Louisa, Ky. He was born February 2, 1988 in Louisa, Ky. a son of Gary and Debbie Bentley. He was a mechanic for East Kentucky Automotive Group, Grayson, Ky. Survivors include, his parents, Gary and Debbie Robertson Bentley of Louisa, Ky.; one brother, Charlie Bentley of Louisa, Ky.; one sister, Michella Bentley also of Louisa, Ky.; Paternal Grandmother, Jean Bentley of Louisa, Ky.; Maternal Grandmother, Lucille Robertson of Fort Gay, W.V.; aunts, Joyce Stapleton and Linda Bentley both of Louisa, Ky.; uncles, Jimbo and Randy Robertson both of Fort Gay, W.V.; cousin, Matt Adkins of Louisa, Ky.; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Noah Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at the Bentley Cemetery, Louisa, Ky. Visitation was 3:00 til 9:00 PM Tuesday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

MOSS RIFFE, 62, of Fort Gay, W.V. passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 at his home. He was born January 14, 1951 in Logan, W.V. a son of the late Leonard and Cordilla Lawson Riffe. He was a coal miner. He was a member of Rush Branch Church and was a United States Air Force Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Doris Paul, Junior Riffe; half- sister Edna Browning. Survivors include, his loving companion, Emma Wilson of Genoa, W.V.; one daughter, Ashley Caldwell of St. Albans, W.V.; one son, Johnathan Riffe of Hurricane, W.V.; sisters, Nettie Ratcliff, Katherine Riffe, Cora Belle Finley all of Kermit, W.V.; Merkie Riffe of Tenn.; brothers, Lucian Riffe of Dunlow, W.V. and William Riffe of Kermit, W.V.; 1 granddaughter, Gabriella Riffe; Funeral services were conducted 2 PM Tuesday October 15, 2013 at Webb Community Chapel with Rev. Tom Kitts officiating. Burial followed at Webb Community Cemetery, Webb, W.V. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Young Funeral Home, 201 W. Main St. Louisa, Ky. 41230.

On October 13, 2013, God opened the Gates of Heaven to welcome our "Angel" Mom "Maw" JEWELL BARTRAM HAMMOND. She left this world surrounded by her family that she cherished so much. She was born February 26, 1929, in Cabell County to the late Jupiter and Della Adkins Bartram. She was a homemaker and a Maw to everyone that knew her. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Sherman Leo Hammond, two daughters, one son, one son-in-law, one brother, two sisters, and two grandsons. She leaves behind her children that she cherished, Barbara Adkins, Lynnie (Delbert) Eplin, Darris (Brenda) Hammond, Eddie Hammond (Teresa), Dana Hammond, Danny (Jean) Hammond, Drema (Mark) Watson; three sisters, Pearl, Frennis and Linda; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 4 great- great-grandchildren; and a very special sister-in-law, Roselee Adkins. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 17, 2013, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, with Rev. Chris Pierce, Rev. Jessie Lacy and Rev. Heron Adkins officiating. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. The family would like to thank Dr. Dewayne Tackett and staff, Hospice of Huntington, and a special thanks to all who helped during "Maw's" illness. II Timothy 4:7 - I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. She had the perfect name, she was a precious Jewell that a diamond could not outshine.

EARL BOOTH of Shoals, WV, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 14, 2013, encircled by his wife and six children, at home. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., October 18, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Wayne, WV. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Fred Ferguson. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. Earl was born December 11, 1928, in Wayne, WV, the son of Randolph D. and Ida Jane (Dunn) Booth. He was the owner of Booth Brothers Hardware and Modern Appliance, Frisch’s Big Boy (Marietta, Ohio); Cam’s Ham/Bazaar Snack Bar and Shoal’s Mobile Park Earl served in the U.S. Navy aboard the Battleships USS North Carolina and the USS Texas. Following his service in the U.S. Navy, Earl enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served as an Infantry Instructor at Fort Knox, KY. When Korea broke, he was among the first to go, serving with the 1st Calvary Division as an Infantryman. He was twice wounded in Combat, and was the recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. He ended his tour of service as a Staff Sergeant, assigned to the Armed Services Police Detachment, in Washington, D.C. He was a member of the 1st Calvary Division Association, the VFW and the DAV. Earl was the recipient of the NEGEV Award (1982) by the Jewish Community of Huntington, WV. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Wilma Jean (Adkins) Booth; and six children: Earl Wayne (Jeanie) of Newport News, VA, Pamela Booth-Emerson (Scott) of Atlanta, GA, Kimberly Booth-Sanchez (Larry) of Richmond, VA, David of Lexington, KY, Daniel (Gina) of Chesapeake, Ohio, Darrell (Laura) of Huntington, and a brother Carl of Fairborne, Ohio. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren; Alex, John, Jacob, Joshua, Zachary, Rachel, Jacqueline, Amanda, Marty, Christian, Nathaniel and Kathryn and 9 Great-Grandchildren: Ethan, Bryson, Isaiah, Bria, Logan, Amanda, Abigale, Maxwell and Sadie. Also, a long list of nieces, nephews, students and friends. Earl was preceded in death by nine siblings: Bertha, Ardella, Estelle, Thelma, Arthur, Roy, John, R. D. Jr., and Glenn. The Booth Family would like to express their deepest appreciation for the services and compassion of Hospice of Huntington.

WALTER OWENS SOWARDS, 76, of Ceredo, WV, husband of Dora Jean Pemberton Sowards, went home to be with the Lordon Wednesday October 16, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Sunday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Chaplain Pablo Gonzales. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV. He was born December 9, 1936 in Guyandotte, WV a son of the late Leo Michael and Vada Mitchell Sowards. He was a retired carpet salesman and a member of the Vinson Memorial Christian Church. Walt served in the US Air Force and was a member of the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova. Additional survivors include a son and daughter in law Jeff and Kathy Sowards; three step sons and their spouses Greg and Terri Booth, Phil and Debbie Booth and Jeff Booth; two grandsons Joe Sowards and his wife Jennifer and Justin Sowards; four step grandchildren Carrie Medcalf, Josh Booth, Adam Booth and Leah Booth; six great grandchildren and special friends Jamie and Jennifer Underwood and their daughter Abagail. Friends may call from 1 pm until service time Sunday at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Vinson Memorial Christian Church. www.regerfh.com.

WILMA JEAN RICKMAN, 75, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday October 16, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Monday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Tom Nolan. Entombment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born June 25, 1938 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Ewell F. and Elizabeth Willis Shuff. Wilma was a 1956 graduate of Huntington High School and a former employee of Owens- Illinois Glass Company for 20 years. She was a member of the Westmoreland Methodist Church, Past President of the Westmoreland’s Woman’s Club, historian and other offices. Wilma was also past historian and Chaplain of the American Legion Post 16, Auxiliary of Huntington, as well holding the same offices with the American Legion Posts 8 and 40 and was a member of the Howard P. Hall VFW Post 1064 of Huntington. She was a past member of the Rotary Ann, active in the Tri-State Fire School Committees. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Jack "Wayne" Rickman; sister Phyllis Shuff Murphy and brother Ewell E. Shuff. Survivors include her husband of 58 years Clyde "Jack" Rickman; grandchildren "Eric" Wayne Rickman and "Sara" S. Rickman Johnson and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 5 pm until 7 pm Sunday at the Reger Funeral Home.

CLARENCE "CLICK" CASTLE, 85, of Louisa, KY passed away Thursday October 17, 2013 at his residence after an extended illness. Click was born Sept. 18, 1928 at Denton, KY, a son of the late Clarence and Effie Bond Castle. This man had a remarkable and productive life. He grew up in Ashland helping his grandparents run a rooming house on Greenup Ave. He joined the Army in 1944 and was a military policeman stationed at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He always told the family the story of he and several other soldiers being loaded into a truck in the middle of the night and taken to the edge of the base to guard a building with huge cables, bright lights and electrical wiring running from it, around the base. They were instructed to "shoot to kill" if anyone trespassed. He often wondered that he was guarding nuclear bombs. He later was transferred to White Sands Proving Grounds witnessing an atomic bomb test blast. After leaving the Army he attended Marshall University and worked on the "riverboats" on the Mississippi River. He was the second man hired at Big Sandy Power Plant and eventually retired as a shift engineer. After work you could often find him on the ballfield coaching little leaguers or broadcasting games with the deep resonant voice that was his trademark. After retiring he volunteered with the forestry department at the Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge State Park. In his 70’s he was blazing new hiking trails and worked hundreds of search and rescues. But his favorite thing was taking care of the herd of buffalo at Gladie Creek. Click was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and Richard F&AM Lodge. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Adams Castle, a brother Hollie Edward Castle. Left to cherish his memory is Sister Laverne Adkins and Brother Richard Castle. He is also survived by his second wife Dale Watt Castle, daughters Judy (Mitchell) Herron, Patricia Beckman, and Kelly Castle, sons Michael (Deborah) Castle, Daniel (Alma) Castle, and Douglas (Sherry) Castle, stepsons Lance (Amy) Watts and Lyle (Bethany) Watts. He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews all who will sadly miss their Poppy. He is also remembered by special friends Edsel Perry, Bruce Adams, Earl Samm, Don Fig, and Hugh Catron. A Celebration of Life will be conducted on Sunday afternoon October 20th at 2:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Jonathan Hall and Rev. Willie Gene Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in the Graves Cemetery Route 581 Louisa, KY. Friends may visit after 4:00 pm Saturday at the Wilson Funeral Home.

CHARLENE PASQUET, 41, of Poplar Bluff, MO, formerly of West Virginia, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013. She was born December 21, 1971 in Louisa, Ky., a daughter of the late Malon and Mary Smith Hall. One brother Lacy Hall, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Henry Pasquet Jr.; one son, Glenn Aaron Hall; two grandchildren; three brothers, Donald Ray Hall, Gerald Edward Hall, and Marshall Lee Hall; three sisters, Maudaie May Blankenship, Bonnie Chatman, and Della May Perry; and a host of additional family and friends. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Mt. Sinai Church. Burial followed in the Jerry Williamson Cemetery. Local arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

DANESE GALLOWAY CAMPBELL, 68, of Kenova, W.Va., died Friday, October 18, 2013 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Danese was born May 5, 1945 in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late William Hubert and Lois Williams Galloway. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dannie M. Campbell. Danese loved spending time with her family and was a devoted grandmother whose grandchildren were the lights of her life. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Connie Campbell of Proctorville, Ohio, Todd and Brenda Campbell of Winfield, W.Va., and Troy and Tammy Campbell of Goodlettsville, Tenn.; and one daughter and son-in-law, Traci and Paul Finley of Huntington, W.Va.; her grandchildren, Ryan, his wife Heather, Stephen, Matthew, Tyler, Alex, Andrew, Adam, Kyle, Cannon and Keaton; one brother, Bill Galloway of Kenova and two special friends, Billie Campbell and Shirley Plymale. Danese was a wonderful mom, grandmother and friend and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2013 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will begin immediately following the visitation at 1 p.m. with Rev. Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to: St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation; For the benefit of the Cancer Center at 2900 First Avenue, Huntington, WV 25702.

LINDA GALE MARCUM, 67, of Culloden, W.Va., passed away October 19, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born December 29, 1945, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Copley Salmons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul M. Marcum; two daughters, Roshell Fadlevich and Jacqueline Mahan. She is survived by two daughters, Virgie Edgell of Lake Wales, Fla., and Melissa Harmon of Culloden; one son, Paul Marcum Jr. of Culloden; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; five sisters, Betty, Laura, Janie, Barbara and Shirley; and four brothers, Jimmy, Arbery, J.T. and Bill Salmons. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2013, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Pastor Ron Burnsworth. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.

WILMA JEAN LAWSON, 62, of Wayne, W.Va. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2013. She was born December 7, 1950 a daughter of the late Rev. Homer and Wanda May Edwards. She was also preceded in death by one niece, Shellie Rena Adkins and one nephew, Toby Keith Adkins. Wilma was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School, and worked as a nurse for many years. She was of Pentecostal faith. Wilma passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Survivors include one son, Danny Lee Lawson of Wayne; one daughter, Sherry Sexton and her husband Ray of Prichard, W.Va.; two granddaughters, Brittany Dawn Sexton and Hannah Kate Sexton; one grandson, Glendell Ray Sexton all of Prichard; one sister, Marsha Adkins and her husband Johnny; and one nephew, Johnathan R. Adkins all of Cleveland, Ga. Wilma was loved by all who knew her and will be sorely missed. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the Open Arms Church of God 2011 James River Road, Huntington, W.Va., with Bishop Ray Sexton Sr. and Rev. Johnnie Adkins officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lawson Family.

ODES STEPHENS, 78, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Wayne, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Johnny Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery, Wayne. Odes was born on May 2, 1935 in Wayne, WV, to the late Pearley Stephens and Mary Alice Sellards Stephens. He was previously employed for The Ohio Company in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three sisters Arinita Stephens, Kathleen Stephens Batten and Opal Lee Pauley and two brothers Pearley "Jack" and Glen Stephens. Surviving is his son Anthony "Tony" Stephens (Brooke) of Columbus, Ohio, daughter Lisa Mays of Wayne, WV, sisters Wanda Walters of Columbus, Ohio, Phyllis Adkins (Clinton) of Newport News, VA, and Sylvia Mathis (Ed) of Huntington, WV, sister-in-law Dorothy Stephens of Wayne, WV, five grandchildren: Uriah Stephens (Sara) of Wayne, WV, Ashley Trogdon of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Dylan, Mack and Savanna Mays all of Wayne, WV, two great grandchildren Harper Stephens & Lydia Mays and special friends Bob Roese & Todd Specht. Visitation will be held from noon until service time on Thursday.

RICHARD PELFREY, 77, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013, at the VA Medical Center. He was born February 13, 1936 in Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late Herbert and Mayme Pelfrey. One sister, Eunice Palmer also preceded him in death. Richard was a veteran having served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He leaves behind his wife Stella Spence Pelfrey; four daughters, Celeste Estes and her husband John of Hurricane, W.Va., Stephanie Woolfolk and her husband Denny of Huntington, Deborah Wilson of Milton, W.Va., and Jeanette Porter and her husband Randy of Lavalette; six grandchildren, Katie Wilson, Jacob Wilson, Tyler Porter, Robyn Porter, Gabriel Estes, and Isabella Estes; and Cassie Sharp, Anna Sharp, and Jay Wilson, whom he thought of as his own. Also surviving is one brother, Harold Pelfrey of East Lynn, W.Va.; five sisters, Betty Woody and her husband "Woody" of Fla., Juanita Steele of Lavalette, Donna Frazier and her husband Glen of Wayne, Alice Straubel of Fla., and Linda Collins of Proctorville, Oh.; and many friends. The family would like to thank the staff of VAMC and also Hospice of Huntington for their care and support. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday at Community Memorial Gardens with Brother Harold Pelfrey officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the cemetery. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Pelfrey family.

MICHAEL MULLINS, 46, of Fort Gay, W.V. passed away October 20, 2013 in Franklin County Ohio. He was born July 30, 1967 in Williamson, W.V. a son of the late Ermal and Tennie Fields Mullins. He was of Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene, James, and Carl Mullins; three sisters, Catherine Mullins, Vernie Romans and Daisy Prince. Survivors include, one son, Michael Justin Mullins of Fort Gay; one daughter, Ashley Nicole Mullins of Fort Gay; four brothers, Lacy (Linda) Mullins of Columbus, Ohio; Donald Ray (Debbie) Mullins of Columbus, Ohio; David (Denise) Mullins of Columbus, Ohio; Ermal Jr. (Rose) Mullins of Crum, W.V.; one sister, Patricia Mullins of Columbus, Ohio; A host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, October 25, 2013 at Riverbend Freewill Baptist Church with Everrett Meddings and Greenway Parsley officiating. Burial will follow at the Mullins-Prince Cemetery, Crum, W.V.. Visitation will be after 4:00 PM Thursday at Riverbend Freewilll Baptist Church.

GERALD D. "BOO" TERRY of Lavelette, W.Va., born December 25, 1968, passed away October 21, 2013, at the age of forty-four-years, nine-months and twenty-six-days. He was the son of the late John B. and Ina Lou Terry. He is the ninth of twelve children and is survived by his son, Austin Terry; stepdaughter, Joy Holland; and his life companion, Tressie Lawhorn. He will be sadly missed by his brothers, Joe, Junior, Mark, brother and best friend, Scott, Greg, Bill and Joey; sisters, Peggy, Janie, Wanda and Debbie; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends, especially Sean and Davy Thompson. Sleep peacefully Boo. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, October 25, 2013, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va., with Todd Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Slone Cemetery, West Hamlin, W.Va. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

WILIMINA McCOY STALEY, 89, was born in Nelsonville, Ohio, on January 6, 1924, and passed away on October 25, 2013, in Largo, Florida, at Palm Gardens of Pinellas where she had resided since May 2011. Wilimina was a long-time resident of Kenova prior to residing at Chateau Grove Assisted Living in Barboursville, W.Va., and then moving to Largo, Fla., to be closer to her daughter. Wilimina was the daughter of the late Delbert and Vera Harper McCoy. She married William "Bill" Staley on December 25, 1945, and he passed away in 1998. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Donna Staley Nance; her sister, Anna Grace Herrick; and her brother, Max McCoy. Wilimina is survived by her son, Larry Staley, and his wife, Lisa (Findlay, Ohio), and a daughter, Diane Staley Litz, and husband Jim (Largo, Fla.) She is survived by eight grandchildren, David, Beverly, Elizabeth and Daniel Staley, Brian and Christopher Hollis and Tracy and Anthony Nance. She had six great-grandchildren, Kennedi and Delaney Staley, Kyle and Diego Staley, Alyssa McCormick and Carly Workman. In addition, she is survived by nieces Karen Franks and Sharen O'Hara and a nephew, Mike Staley. After the death of her husband, Wilimina's close-knit neighbors Lou Wechsler and Nell LeMaster provided her with support and friendship. Wilimina was named after her grandmother and grew up in Southern Ohio before moving to Huntington in 1941. After graduation from Vinson High School she completed schooling as a Comptometer Operator and originally worked for International Nickel and later worked part-time in the office at Heiner's Bakery. Wilimina was a member of the Westmoreland Church of Christ and later the Beverly Hills Church of Christ in Huntington and in the later years attended the Baptist churches in Ceredo and Kenova. Wilimina enjoyed having her family visit her and especially at Christmas where the family would gather on Christmas Eve. While not a sports fan, she grew to follow Marshall University and enjoyed watching their games on TV. She and her husband were very fond of cats, especially their last cat Mandy. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. A short gravesite service led by Rev. Scott Byard will be held the following day at 11 a.m. at Spring Valley Memorial Gardens where family and friends will meet and Wilimina will be laid to rest next to her husband. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Palm Gardens of Pinellas and the staff and nurses of Suncoast Hospice for the continuous care provided to Wilimina during the last few weeks of her life and for the support they provided to the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hospice of your choice or your favorite charity.

KEVIN MICHAEL DAY, 62, loving husband of 31 years, of Huntington, WV passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at his residence, Kevin was born on June 15, 1951 in Huntington, WV the son of Helen Copley and the late Kenneth Day. He was a self-employed electrician. He is survived by his wife Darlene Pyles Day, one brother: Mark Day of Fl. and a sister and brother in law: Karolyn and Roger Viers of NC. Brother in law and sister in law: Garrel and Rhonda Pyles, sister in law and brother in law: Marlene and Dallas Thacker all of Huntington, nephews and nieces: Rodney Viers of NC and Wendy Viers of FL., Gary and Tina Pyles, Elizabeth Pyles and Jordan Thacker all of Huntington and Danielle and Hal Stewart of Hurricane, WV. There will be no services. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.regerfh.com

FARABELLE JONES, 97, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Emory Osburn, Frank Taylor Jr., and Caudle Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Pres Friley Cemetery, Cove Gap, W.Va. She was born August 18, 1916, at Cove Gap, a daughter of the late Minuard and Margaret Pack Ramey. She was a homemaker and member of the Lavalette Baptist Church. Her husband Lucian Jones, a daughter Dora Alice Adkins, a son Sammy Jones, eight sisters, Lucinda, Polly and Pearlie Ramey, Emmasett Fry, Nora Moon, Liz Fry, Anice Curry and Suzie Napier, four brothers, Josh, Jim, Roy and Kelley Ramey, and a granddaughter Tammy Adkins, all preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Bessie Ellen Combs and husband Frank of Wayne, W.Va., Marjorie Belle Scites of Huntington, W.Va., and Delcie Napier and husband Clayton of Lavalette, W.Va.; two sons, Roy Jones and James Jones, both of Ashland, Ky.; eight grandchildren, Greg Combs, Rhonda Ross, Vickie Hartmanstorfer, Denise Childers, Brian Jones, Shenna Jones, Davin Scites and Beverly Jones; nine great-grandchildren, one great- great-grandchild and special friend Robert Hensley of Huntington, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank the staff of Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Pastor Jeff Lycans for their kindness.

LAFAUGHN CYRUS, 88, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at J. J. Jordans Geriatric Center in Louisa, Ky. She was born November 22, 1924 in Fort Gay, W.V. a daughter of the late Hurley and Lona Parsons Marcum. She was a housewife and an excellent quilter and was an avid reader of her Bible. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Cyrus. Survivors include, one daughter, Lois (Kenneth) Rush of Mesa, Arizona; one granddaughter, Wendy Barnes of Mesa, Arizona; two great granddaughters, Olivia and Amy Barnes also of Mesa, Arizona; A Graveside service will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa, Ky., with Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus officiating.

VIRGINIA IRENE "Tommie" MICHAEL, 86, of Louisa, KY. passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY. She was born September 14, 1927 in Kenova, WV. a daughter of the late Andy and Shirley Fitzpatrick New. She was a retired Beautician. Surviving is her husband; Robert L. Michael of Louisa, KY., Sons; Eddie Wayne and Susan Michael of Louisa, KY. , James Robert Michael of Louisa, KY. and William David and Cynthia Michael of Louisa, KY., Grandchildren; Jason and Jaime Michael, Jessica and Bart Elam, David and Bekah Michael, and Lewis and Leah Michael, Great-Grandchildren; Kaden, Masyn, Wyatt, and Karsyn. Graveside services will be conducted 11am Thursday at Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa, KY. Visitation will be 5-9 on Wednesday at Young Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations to the Lawrence County Adult Day Care Center 101 W. pike Street, Louisa, Ky. 41230.

NORMA LEE ADKINS PLYMALE, 70, of Huntington, W.Va., died Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at her home. She was born February 7, 1943, in Rupert, W.Va., a daughter of the late William Homer and Sadie Stephens Adkins. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by one sister Linda Adkins and two brothers Wendell and Dennis Adkins. She is survived by her husband Danny Plymale; one daughter and son-in-law Brenda and Mark Dillon and one grandson J.D. Dillon, all of South Point, Ohio; one sister Patricia Adkins of Dallas, Texas; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Joe Adkins of Lavalette, Edgar Adkins of Joelton, Tenn., and Bobby and Linda Adkins of Greenfield, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. Norma was a member of the Kenova Church of God, where the family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted immediately following the visitation at 2 p.m. with Bishop J. Rabun Haddock officiating. Burial will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova is assisting the family.