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

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

JOHNNIE STAFFORD, 66, of Fort Gay passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, KY. He was born November 5, 1948 in Nolen, WV. a son of the late Lewis Johnson and Sylvia Stafford. He was a truck driver for the teamsters, member of the Church of Jesus Christ, and a Korea Army Veteran. Surviving is his wife; Teresa Ann Edwards Stafford of Fort Gay, Daughters; Patricia Sanders of Fort Gay, Chrystal Workman of Louisa, KY., and Rebecca Caudill of Fort Gay, son; Charles Young of Somerset, KY., brothers; Joseph Johnson, Ishmael Johnson, and Malen Johnson all of Fort Gay, WV., sisters; Hope Adams of Beckley, WV., and Sylvia Faul of Tennessee, Grandchildren; Amber Nicole Sanders, Brynnley Madison Caudill, Hailey Grace Workman, and Sebastian Young. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Monday at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Joseph Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Church of God in Christ Jesus Cemetery in Fort Gay. Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ROWENA TURLEY NAPIER, 73, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away Monday, November 4, 2013, at Rose Terrace Health and Rehab Center, Culloden, W.Va. Rowena retired from Marshall University with 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Landon VonDuben. Rowena is survived by two daughters, Babette Napier and Terry Case of Barboursville, W.Va., and Carol and Rob Thacker of Barboursville, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Michael and Tiffany Felix VonDuben, Jessica Napier Evans and Donald, and Caitlin Thacker; and two great-grandchildren, Laykin VonDuben and Cecellia Enochs. There will be no services. Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

JOHN WYMAN GRAVES, 89, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away on November 4, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Spring Valley Memorial Gardens with full military honors performed by the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, W.Va., and the U.S. Army. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at the funeral home. He was born on August 26, 1924, in Middletown, Conn., a son of Harold and Mildred Graves. John joined the Army in 1942 in State College, Pa. He trained as an Aviation Cadet and then trained as a Rifleman and Cannoneer and was assigned to Co. C, 397th Infantry, of the 100th Infantry Division on the Seventh Army Front in the European Theater in World War II. He specialized in the carbine and used hand-to-hand fighting techniques and received the Combat Infantry Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. John married Necia Ann Carleton, who preceded him in death, but together they had eight children who survive him, Gary (Dee) Graves, Greg (Jeana) Graves, Kathy (Bruce) Fisher, Emily (Dave) Hoschar, Beth Maynard, Sarah (Brian) Lester, Brenda Graves and John "Chip" (Andrea) Graves. Also surviving is his brother, Daniel Graves of Portland, Ore.; and fifteen grandchildren, Cam, Kirk, Jeff, Steven, David, Rachel, Nathan, Jamie, Jeremy, Chris, Anne Marie, Jonathan, Laura, Julia and Daniel; and 10 great-grandchildren with one on the way. John was a member of the Bethel Temple Assembly of God Church and the Tri-State Pilots Association. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

REV. GEORGE WEBB, 80, of Mecosta, Mich., formerly of Cove Gap, W.Va., son of Zack and Evie Webb, died Nov. 4, 2013. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Daggett Funerla Home, Barryton, Mich.

LILLIE FRANCIS HESSON, 67, of Lavalette, WV, passed away Monday, November 4, 2013 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Brother Jerry Casteel and Brother Jesse Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. She was born January 5, 1946 at East Lynn, daughter of the late Oscar Thomas and Lula Mae Cornett Francis. She was a retired teacher with the Wayne County School system and was a member of the Laurel Freewill Baptist Church. A brother, Carl W. Francis, and her husband’s parents, Tom and Hilda Jo Hesson, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Robert Dale Hesson; five brothers, Tom Francis (Stella) of Lavalette, WV, Dan Francis (Gladys) and Fred Francis (Brenda), all of Wayne, WV, Larry Francis (Mary) of Marion, OH, and John Francis of Dallas, TX; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Duke Hesson (Marsha) of Statesville, NC and Phil Hesson (Kay) of Chesapeake, OH; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Daniels of Chesapeake, OH and Virginia Francis of Dallas, TX; and a host of special nieces, nephews and church family. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.

JAMES ALFRED HALE, 63, of Knoxville, TN., formerly of Huntington and Kenova, WV passed away on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 at his residence. James was born on March 17, 1950 in Huntington, WV the son of the late Charles Alfred and Mary Marie Booth Hale. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in Vietnam. He was a plumber. He is survived by his wife Rhoda Ann Jonas Hale, son: James Hale Jr. and two step sons Brian and Charles Siegle. One daughter Misty Peyton and many grand children and family. Graveside services were held on Saturday. November 9 , 2013 at the Crescent Hill Cemetery Reger Funeral Home assisted the family

EFFIE M. MILLS, 85, of Proctorville, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at home. She was born January 4, 1928, in East Lynn, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her parents Millard and Letha Merritt and one sister Agnes Sanders. Effie is survived by her husband of nearly 65 years, Elmer Mills, and five sisters, Ethel Osburn, Goldie Gilbert, Margaret McNeely, Jewel Thompson and Jean Bryan; and a host of nieces and nephews. Effie was a member of First Baptist Church of Proctorville, Ohio. Effie graduated from Marshall University, starting her teaching career in Wayne County, W.Va., and retiring from Chesapeake (Ohio) Elementary in 1983. Effie was also a lifetime member of Ohio Retired Teachers Association and a member of Lawrence County Retired Teachers. Effie handled the disease of Alzheimer's with dignity and grace that could only come from her Lord and Savior. The family would like to thank all the wonderful caregivers who helped enable Effie to stay at home with her beloved Elmer. In lieu of flowers the family would like to request memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Proctorville. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Proctorville by Pastor Jeff Black, Pastor Mike Smith and Pastor Duane Smith. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

WILMA J. KAREFF, 72, of Bellville, OH, formerly of Wayne, WV, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 7, 2013. funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the Morris funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Beech fork. Born May 2, 1941 in Beech fork, WV, she was the daughter of Rev. Earl and Pheobe (Miller) Smith. Wilma had been a Mansfield area resident for over 30 years. She was a good Christian woman and an inspiration to many. She is loved and will be missed by her family. Wilma was a member of the People’s Baptist Church in Mansfield, OH. Surviving are daughters, Theresa (Rodney) Parker and Donita Bilbee all of Mansfield, Ohio and Dietra (Robert) Sprague of Sunbury, OH; seven grandchildren, Rebecca, Vanessa, Jennifer, Stephanie, Danielle, Kiersten, and Phoebe; ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Eunice Hatton and edie Skeens, both of Wayne, WV, and Flo Ratcliff of Beech fork, WV; brothers, Cletis Smith and Charles Smith, both of Beech fork, WV, and Sherman Owen Smith of Barboursville, WV. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Robert Kareff, who passed in 2008. Friends may call from noon until service time on Sunday. Morris funeral Home, Wayne is in charge of the arrangements.

MR. HOMER MORRIS FRY "THE DEACON", 84, of Huntington, widower of Eileen Stiltner Fry, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted noon Monday, November 11, 2013, at the Huntington United Baptist Church, 11th avenue at 17th street, with Revs. O. F. Adkins, Phillip Warren, Kim Stone, and Greg Lucas officiating. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Homer was born November 18, 1928 in Wayne County, W.Va., the son of Harkins and Sylvia Sellards Fry. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded ion death by 3 sisters, Zona Kerns, Eloise Weakland, Lela Mae Lucas, and a brother, Leonard Frye. He attended Huntington High School and Marshall University, and was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving during the Korean War. He was owner of Singer Electronics, Fry's Electronics and worked at Dan Ferguson Music for 36 years. He was a member of the Huntington United Baptist Church since 1956, where he served as deacon, teacher, treasurer and song/choir leader. He was a member of several Southern Gospel groups including 33 years with the Gospel Harmony Boys and served as EMCEE for both on stage and their television program. He has been a member of The Guardians of Chillicothe, Ohio for the last 12 years. Military graveside honors will be given by Veterans Honor Guard Post 16. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Melody Fry Davis and Doyle "Dave" Davis, and Kimberly Fry, all of Huntington; grandsons, Clark (Krystle) Davis, and Christopher Davis and an aunt "Special Sister", Juanita Frazier. The family would like to express their special thanks to the J. Robert Pritchard Dialysis Center at Cabell-Huntington Hospital, his good friend Dr. Zeid J. Khitan, Hospice of Huntington and the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm, Sunday, November 10, 2013, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com. 2 Timothy 1:12 b. "for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day."

CARL JOHNSON VARNEY, SR., 87, of Ravenswood, WV, went to be with the Lord, Friday, November 8, 2013, at Ravenswood Care Center, Ravenswood, following an extended illness. He was born December 19, 1925, in Crum, Wayne County, WV, a son of the late Thomas and Ruth (Prince) Varney. His brothers, Oscar, Robert, William and Homer Varney, and a sister, Ruby Koontz, also preceded him in death. He was a retired slitter operator in the finishing department from Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation and was a member of United Steelworkers Union, Local #5668. He served in United States Army during WWII in the European Theatre and was a Purple Heart recipient. He attended the First Baptist Church, Ravenswood, and was 50 year member of Jewell Lodge #140, AF & AM, Crum, WV. He enjoyed gardening and carpentry work and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy (Shannon) Varney; son, Carl J. Varney, Jr. and his wife, Michelle, of Vienna; daughters, Venisa Flesher and her husband, Jeff, Gloria Ann Blackhurst, Connie Reynolds and her husband, Earl Lee, all of Ravenswood; sister, Mary Perdue of Huntington; grandchildren, Steven and Craig Blackhurst, Terra and Sara Varney, Anna and Nathanael Flesher, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Service will be 7 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2013, at the Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Ravenswood, WV, with Pastor Mark Gerstell officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until time of service, Monday, at the funeral home. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Ravenswood Cemetery, with military honors by VFW Post #6669, Ravenswood.

CHARLOTTE ANN ROPPEL, 69, of Huntington, wife of Roger Roppel, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Keith Wiebe. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. She was born November 7, 1944 in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Earl and Helen Claypool. She was a homemaker. Charlotte was a member of Grace Gospel Church for 32 years and was active in the Ladies Missionary Fellowship. In addition to her husband she is also survived by two sons John Roppel of Kenova, WV and David Roppel of Phoenix, AZ. and her brothers and sisters. Friends may call from 5 to 7 pm Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Grace Gospel Missionary Fund. Condolences may be made to the family at www. regerfh.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charlotte Ann Roppel please visit our Sympathy Store.

NANNIE MAE JOHNSON BALL, 95, of Fort Gay, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013 at her home. She was born May 26, 1918 in Glenhayes, W.V. a daughter of the late Mason and Evaline James Johnson. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Ball; brothers, Frank, James Willie, and Wayne Johnson; Survivors include children, Delores Stephens of Norfolk, Va.; Billie Spangler of Glenhayes, W.V.; Nancy Moore of Va. Beach, Va., David Ball of Gerradstown, W.V.; 14 Grandchildren; 19 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great-Grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Everett Meddings and Bro. Ronnie Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa, Ky.. Visitation will be 5:00 til 9:00 PM Tuesday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

LAWRENCE RAY BELLOMY, 45, of Huntington passed away on November 10, 2013 at his home. He was born on July 2, 1968; the only son of Charles and Marva Hensley Bellomy. Larry was preceded in death by his father but leaves behind to mourn his loss his devoted mother and sisters: Kelli Bellomy (Bernie) and Tonia Lands (Mickeal). Also surviving are nephew Eric Bellomy and niece Amanda Dillon and great-niece Lacey Pack, Uncle Jack Hensley and Larry’s canine child, Jade aka "Pink". Larry loved to play his guitar in the Dysfunctional Theory Band with other family members and was a songwriter and a computer technician. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 1 PM at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Minister John Holland officiating with burial to follow at Davis Cemetery in Prichard, WV. The Visitation will start one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Online condolences at www.ceredokenovafuneralhome.com.

ROBERT JOSEPH HOOKER, 52, of Beavercreek, Ohio, died Nov. 10, 2013, in the VA Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio. He retired from the U.S. Air Force. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Tabor's Creek Missionary Baptist Church; burial will follow at Asbury Cemetery, Dunlow. Visitation one hour before service. Arrangements by Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

BARBARA JEAN "BOBBIE" COPLEY (nee Maynard), 71, formerly of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away November 12, 2013, in Medina, Ohio. Beloved wife of Raymond for 52 years. Devoted mother of Kimberly (Duane Trabert). Sister of Delsie Proctor (Mason), Jimmie Maynard (Clercie), Dorothy Corbissero, Mary Louise Sargent (Clarence), and the late Carl Maynard and Norma Sue Wiley. Also survived by her special brother-in-law Terry Wiley and special sister-in-law Carol Perry. Loving aunt to many. Bobbie loved her grand-dogs Misty and Rocky. The family thanks Dr. Thomas Mandat, Pleasantview Care Center and Hospice of Medina County for their loving care. Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jardine Funeral Home, 15822 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio. Funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. at Jardine's officiated by Pastor Stewart Farley. Interment private. www.jardinefh.com.

IONA LEE ADKINS DAVIS of Lesage, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. She was born March 18, 1923, in East Lynn, W.Va., daughter of the late Ernest and Ida Warf Adkins. Preceding her in death was her husband of 57 years, Thomas Reed Davis; a sister, Ruth Adkins Thomas; and a brother, Harold Adkins. She is survived by her daughters, Myrna (Bill) McKendree and Devona (Dr. L. Frank "Tex") Frye; five grandchildren, Brian (Kellye) McKendree, Christine (Jeff) Minor, Rebecca (Mike) Guilliams, Leslie (Richie) McNiel and Eric (Amelia) Frye; and nine great-grandchildren, Evan and Ellie McKendree, Rachel and Kate Minor, Benjamin and Molly Guilliams, Sophie and Rylee McNiel and Michael Frye. She was also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and a special friend, Betty Miller. Iona had been a member of Steele Memorial United Methodist Church for nearly 50 years and particularly enjoyed the Pennington Sunday School Class. For most of her life she was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, sewing and studying the Bible. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday November 15, 2013, at Steele Memorial United Methodist Church, 733 Shaw Street, Barboursville, WV. Friends and family are welcome to pay their respects from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the same day. Services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. John Sauvage, Rev. Ralph Sager and Rev. Dr. L. Frank "Tex" Frye. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Memorial contributions may be made to UMCOR, c/o Steele Memorial United Methodist Church, to the Salvation Army, 1227 Third Ave., Huntington, WV 25701, or to the Huntington City Mission, 624 10th Street, Huntington, WV 25701. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

MR. CHARLES ODELL PORTER SR., of Hamptonville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, N.C. He was born February 14, 1948, in Wayne County, West Virginia. He was raised by his parents, Waldo Ray Adkins and Virginia Lee Zirkle Adkins. He was a loving, devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved each of his grandchildren, and they meant the world to him. Mr. Porter was owner and operator of Dell and Sons Painting Company. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Vietnam War for two tours. Because of injuries while in active service, Mr. Porter was a Disabled American Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Desiree Ann Staley; a brother, Waldo Ray Adkins Jr.; a sister-in-law, Sun Cha Porter; and his mother-in-law, Cleo S. Willard. Surviving are his wife of 18 years, Patricia W. Porter of the home; his children, Charles Odell Porter Jr., and wife Liz of Seattle, Wash., Kelly Gregory of the home, Angela D. Gregory of Elkin, N.C.; Nancy L. Gregory of Yadkinville, N.C., and Stacy Staley of Minnesota; six grandchildren, Patrick, Sean, Dalton, Christopher, Kara and Emily; brothers and sisters, Lester Morrison Edmonds, Andy Lee Porter of Michigan, Rodney Walter Porter of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Stanley Porter of Huntington, W.Va., Mary Ann Hagan and husband Gary of Huntington, W.Va., Michael Keith Porter and wife Anna of Yadkinville, N.C., Gary Owen Porter of Alabama, Peanie Ray Adkins and Lisa Gay Akers, both of Lavalette, W.Va.; special family members, Pete and Mary Gregory, Bobby and Roselene Wilmoth, and Estelle Gregory, all of Hamptonville, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service for Mr. Porter will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gentry Family Chapel, Yadkinville, by Rev. Bob Evans. Full military honors will be given by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either the Woltz Hospice Home, 976 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC or to Mountain Valley Hospice, PO Box 1267, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Porter family.

DOROTHY ANN POSTEN NEW, widow of Homer U. New, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at the Springfield Ohio Masonic Home. Visitation will be at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky on Saturday November 16, 2013 from 5-7 pm. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday November 17, 2013 at Big Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church, Fort Gay, WV with Pastor Tony Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn cemetery in Louisa, Ky. Dorothy was born April 8, 1919 in Morgantown, WV, a daughter of the late Curtis Thornton Posten and Nell Rebecca Posten. After her husband of fifty six years retired, they moved back to his hometown of Kenova. She was a member of the Kenova United Methodist Church where she sang in the Senior Choir. Her life was devoted to her family, to being a Girl Scout leader, teaching children in Sunday School, playing her piano for her churches and volunteering many years at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Dorothy loved people and was devoted to her church and bible studies. Surviving are three daughters; Judy Brinson (Bob) of Charleston South Carolina, Sally Mizerik of Ceredo, WV and Laura Schmitt (Jeff) of Springfield, Oh. Two sons; H. P. "Corky" New of Prichard, WV and Curtis A. New (Debbie) of Lewisburg, Ohio. One brother, Charles L. Posten of Liberty , W.V. Nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by two brothers, David Posten of Kanawha City, WV and Donald Posten of California and a daughter in law, "Peggie" New of Prichard, WV. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Big Hurricane Baptist Church Building fund, Fort Gay. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky Online condolences can be made at wilsonfuneralhomeky.com

BILLY JOE LEVERING, 52, of Louisa, Ky., passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at his home. He was born February 18, 1961 in East Lynn, W.V. a son of the late Albert and Minnie Merritt Levering. He attended Garden Of Hope Church. Survivors include, one daughter, Nicole Gannon of Louisa, Ky.; three brothers, Bob Levering, Jerry Levering, and Kevin Levering all of Louisa, Ky.; four grandchildren, Anthony Gannon Jr.; Zachary Conatser, Alexis Conatser and Krista Conatser. Graveside service will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Kelly Cemetery, Camp Creek, East Lynn, W.V. with Rev. Darrell Ratliff officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Young Funeral Home for Billy Joe Levering service.

BILLY DALE WEBB, 79, of Genoa, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord and reunite with his twin brother Bobby and his very special nephew Randall Mac on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Billy was a retired union laborer and avid farmer. He was born February 20, 1934, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late Johnny and Nellie Watts Webb. His brother Wayne Webb and sister Julia Willis also preceded him in death. Billy is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Matthews Webb; three children, Roger Webb and his wife Yvonne, Donna Lucas, and Teresa Brown, and son-in-law, Carlos Cyrus; three grandchildren, Justin Webb, Kris Cyrus and his wife Elizabeth, and Robin Cyrus; four great-grandchildren, Bella, Lily, Jasmine and Jayden. Also surviving is a very special sister-in-law Ethel Webb; his sisters Erma Mathis and her husband Charlie, Ernestine Tabor, Cora Gaither and her husband Ed, Opal Edwards and her husband Franklin, and Mary Ratcliff and her husband Carl; his aunt Mabel Cassidy; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Mike Dillon and Mark Jarrels officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Webb Family Cemetery, Genoa. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Many thanks for the prayers, kind words, and visitors, especially to Billy's niece Sue Anne Howell and nephew Johnny Ferguson, as well as Hospice of Huntington for their care and support.

HAZEL I. WARD BARKSDALE, towards heaven’s gate on November 14, 2013. She was preceded in eath by her first husband, Carlos Ward; a son, Larry Michael Ward, an infant son, Charles Derek Ward and her second husband, John W. Barksdale. She is survived by one daughter and sonin-law, Barbara & Mike Lawson of Tampa, FL; 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter, Sarah. Hazel loved attending Church of Christ, singing and helping others. She also has many friends and loved ones who will miss her dearly. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2013 at Rollins with Pastor Allen Stewart officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com

TAMMY MAXINE BUNCH, 55, of Huntington passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Parsons officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Tammy was born on October 16, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Paul Newman and Donna G. Parsons Bunch. She was a telemarketer for Infocision. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son Michael Bunch and grandson Cody Bunch. Surviving is her son Joshua Bunch and wife, Davina of Huntington, WV, a sister Pamela Schenck and husband, Russell of Clark Fork, Idaho and five grandchildren Michayla, Dakota, Colton, Brandalynn, Kassie, Jayda, Tyler Bunch. Friends may call from noon until service time on Sunday.

BETTY LEE BARBOUR, 84 of Kenova, W.Va., member of the Kenova Church of God, left this world on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, bound for Heaven. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Woodmere Memorial Park Abbey of Remembrance, Huntington, with Rev. J. Raybun Haddock officiating. Entombment will follow. She was born May 31, 1929 the daughter of the late Robert Clyde and Hester Ann Bledsoe. She was also preceded in death by her husband Earl Junior Barbour. Betty loved to talk and worked 39 years in Huntington and Cincinnati as a telephone operator before retiring from Cincinnati Bell. She is survived by her sister Margaret Nelson, sons Tim, Dan and Phil Barbour and grandchildren Matt and Laura. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Beard Mortuary.

LAFAYETTE DAMRON JR., 71, of Apple Grove, W.Va., passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born January 31, 1942 in Dunlow, W.Va., a son of the late Lafayette and Amanda Marcum Damron. He was also preceded in death by his wife Leona Smith Damron, one daughter Tina Damron, four brothers, Matt, Wayne, Charlie and Howard, and four sisters, Goldie, Lydia, Sadie and Betty. He is survived by one daughter, Sheila Damron Garsky of Cleveland, Ohio; three sons, John "Joey" Damron and Lafayette Allen Damron, both of Cleveland, and Marc Damron of Huntington; one stepdaughter, Trisha Maynard of Huntington; one sister, Ethel Berry of Ashton, W.Va.; one brother, Franklin Damron of Columbus, Ohio; his first wife Bonnie Baughman and his second wife Sharon Maynard; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three special neices, Patricia Smith, Wanda Johnson and Pamela Pinson, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at Crossroads Baptist Church by Dr. John Duffy. Burial will be in Hobert Crum Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home.

TAMELA DAWN ADKINS WOOLUM, 52, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Elders Roger Maynard and Ivory Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowen Cemetery, Beech Fork. Tamela was born on March 28, 1961, in Huntington, W.Va., to James B. and Donna Adkins of Wayne, W.Va. She formerly worked as a billing clerk for Barboursville Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and was a member of Salem United Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Timothy Gene Woolum; two sons, Brandon and Jacob Woolum of Huntington, W.Va.; brothers J.B. Adkins (Lee Anne) of Lavalette, W.Va., and Jeffrey Adkins (Melody) of Chesapeake, Ohio; nieces Maranda and Sara Beth Adkins; nephew Zach Adkins; her dog Brooklyn and a host of friends and work colleagues. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

ELEANOR "PETE" STONE, February 11th, 1931 - November 18th, 2013, a resident of El Cerrito, California, formerly of Huntington, W.Va., known to many as Pete, was born in Wayne County, West Virginia on February 11th, 1931. At the age of 19, Pete found the love of her life, Charles Hugh Stone, and on September 21st, 1950, the two said their "I dos". They shared a bond that lasted 63 years. For years, Pete and Charlie mentored young couples focusing on Christian marriages and an abundance of love, guidance and support. A mother figure to all, her courage, strength, and eagerness to help others were something that was truly admired. In 2006, Pete was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Her long fight finally came to an end and although she will be missed, her joy and high spirits will continue to be in each and every one of us forever. Eleanor Rose Stone leaves to cherish her memories is loving husband Charles Stone, son Brayton Stone "Bud," daughter Laura Priebe, daughter in-law Katherine Stone, son-in law Gary Priebe; four grandchildren, Chuck Stone (wife Shalana Stone), Robert Stone, Ryan Priebe and Heather Priebe; great-grandchildren Keilan Stone, Aiden Stone, Marcel Brisco and Lelan Stone and a host of sisters and brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, family and friends and her entire church family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Waypoint Christian Fellowship or Alzheimer's Association.

JEANNE ANN LEETE, 84, of Huntington, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Carol McCay. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born March 28, 1929 in Chesapeake, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Martha Evans Hutchison. Jeanne was a 1946 graduate of Chesapeake, Ohio High School and was a member of the Lavalette United Methodist Church. She was active with the United Methodist Women; a docent at the HMOA and was the "Reading Lady" at Lavalette Grade School. Jeanne was also a former secretary with Banks Miller Supply. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas Jerome Leete and two brothers Donald Earl Hutchison and John David Hutchison. Survivors include three sons and one daughter in law Thomas Martin Leete of Huntington, John Charles Leete of East Lynn, WV and Robert Scott and Stella Leete of Chapmanville, WV; daughter Julia Ann Bahleda of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren Jon Bahleda , James Bahleda and his wife Tondalaya Crites and Christopher and his wife Monica Bahleda and Elizabeth Rector and her husband Jeff and two great-grandchildren Alex Rector and Jacob Bahleda. Friends called from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made at www. regerfh.com.

EULA FAYE MESSER COPLEY, 72 of Crum, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Eula was born on September 30th, 1939 in West Virginia to the late Columbus Messer and Sarah Spaulding Messer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Copley. Eula is survived by her children, Doug Copley and Joyce (Tony) Copley both of Crum, West Virginia and two grandchildren, Tony Dale Crum and Curtis Howard Copley both are also of Crum. She is also survived by three brothers, John Henry (Vicie) Messer, Author Ray (Ima) Messer and Tommy (Elaine) Messer. Funeral services will be held at the Silver Creek United Baptist Church in Crum, West Virginia on Saturday, November 23^rd, 2013 at 1 p.m. Friends called at the church on Friday, November 22^nd at 6 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

BETTY CRABTREE passed away Friday, November 22, 2013, at the In Patient Hospice Center. She was born in Ceredo, W.Va., on December 5, 1928, to Ralph and Methel Billups Bias, who along with a sister Nan Pack, preceded her in death. Betty is survived by her husband Fred, Defiance; daughters Priscilla (Scott) Lofsness, Maple Grove, Minn.; Jane, Defiance; granddaughters Darla (Tim) Pankratz, Maple Grove, Minn.; Rebecca (Peter) Prokofieff, Crystal, Minn.; great-grandsons Lucas and Landon Pankratz, Maple Grove, Minn., sisters Patricia Frazer, Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Peggy Thompson, Hixson, Tenn. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services. Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association or the Defiance Public Library. Condolences may be shared at www.lawsonroessner.com.

MARIE HERALD HATFIELD, 86, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jerry Matt. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. She was born January 10, 1927, in Crum, W.Va., a daughter of the late Pearlie Marcum Sr. and Daisy Duncan Marcum. She attended Grace Gospel Church and loved the Lord. Marie was retired from the cosmetics department at Sears and had also worked at other department stores in the Huntington area. She was the valedictorian of the 1946 graduating class of Wayne High School. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her first husband, John Herald; son, Jerry G. Herald; grandson, Michael Hatten; four brothers, Carl, Pearlie Jr., Marlin and Kelly Marcum; and a sister, Louise Smith. Survivors include her husband of nine years, Ted Hatfield; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and David Straley of Hurricane, W.Va.; grandchildren, Patti (Jeff) Hekking, John (Amye) Straley and Christopher Herald; great-grandchildren, Tyler Straley and Hanna Hekking; stepdaughter and spouse, Jude and Charley Smith of Ona, W.Va.; stepson and spouse, Robert and Debbie Hatfield of Ashland, Ky.; step-grandchildren, Josh Smith, Jacob (Angela) Smith and Jessica Smith; three sisters, Marcella Crockett of Delaware, Thelma Jean (Fred) Sparks of Kenova and Geneva Tyson of Huntington; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. Marie was a loving, outgoing and beautiful person, inside and out.

CHARLES EDWARD NICKELL, 83, of Kenova, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23, 2013. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and child of God. Charles was born February 2, 1930, in Paintsville, Ky., a son of the late Roy and Jannie Nickell. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one brother, Tom Nickell. Charles was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from the Ohio River Company and Hardin Wholesale. Charles has been married 63 years to his sweetheart, Eleanor Loar Nickell. He is also survived by his beloved daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth "Libby" Nickell, Brenda (Bennie) Johnson, Beverly (David) Bowman and Johnna (Raymond) Aliff; his five grandchildren, Charles Scott (Mandi) Johnson, his first grandchild that was named after him, Anisa (Larry) Childers, Brandi (Jason) Alexander, Tyler (Lauren) Bowman and Jacob Perry; seven great-grandchildren, Dylan, Ashby and Torrey Johnson, Joesi´ and Sydney Childers, Haley Perry and Harper Bowman; one sister, Mae Evans; one brother, Gene Nickell; his best friend, Greg Larsen; and many nieces, nephews and friends that will miss him greatly. Charles loved his family with all his heart and was a great father and role model to them. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 25, 2013, at Kenova United Methodist Church, of which he was a member. Funeral services will be conducted, 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at the church, with Rev. Jim Richards officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

LARRY DAVID HODGE, 78, of Kenova, widower of Brenda Hodge, died Nov. 23, 2013, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. He worked in the pharmaceutical industry representing Pfizer and Winthrop Laboratories. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova; burial in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Visitation one hour before service.

DIANNA LYNN PARSLEY PLYBON, 56, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Brother Charlie Spears. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born May 15, 1957, at Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Janice Lou Esteppe. Dianna was a bus driver for the Wayne County School System and supported Rock of Salvation Church and Faith Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandmother, Evelyn Esteppe. Survivors include her loving husband of 31 years, William "Bill" Plybon; two sons, Jeremy (Sara) Plybon and Joshua (Hollie) Plybon, all of Huntington; a sister, Shirley (Dan) Wamsley of Springfield, Ohio; two nephews, Neil (Laura) Wamsley of Dayton, Ohio, and Ryan Wamsley of Springfiled, Ohio; great-nieces and nephews, Kendall, Jillian, Amelia and Ryland. The family will receive friends from noon until service time Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.

BONNIE LOUISE SMITH, 75, of Huntington died Nov. 25, 2013, at the Teays Valley Center, Hurricane, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jim Butcher and Pastor Scott Chandler. Burial will follow in Smith Family Cemetery, Wayne. She was born September 5, 1938 in Cabell County, WV, a daughter of the late Pascal and Anna Marie Morrison Smith. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Rose Adkins and a brother Leo Smith. Survivors include two sons Harold Hanshaw, Jr. and his fiancee Carol Hayes, and Tony (Sally) Hanshaw; three daughters Susan (Greg) Fletcher, Jennifer (Jerry) Massie and Victoria Hanshaw; twelve grandchildren Steven (Kendra) Hanshaw, Marie (Fernando) Carrasco, Jarred (Tessa Skeens) Hanshaw, Tiffanie Hodge, Tisha Kay Dean, T. J. Hanshaw, Corey Hanshaw, Joshua Stender, Nicole Stender, Courtney Hall, Jesse Hall and Joshua Massie; eighteen great grandchildren Sean Hanshaw, Brooklyn Hanshaw, Alivia Hanshaw, Aubrey Hanshaw, Kami Hanshaw, Jessie Weaver, Aaliyan Hanshaw, Gabby Carrasco. Leia Hanshaw. Colton Hanshaw, Harper Hanshaw, Destiny Hodge, Mickey Hodge, Christopher Hanshaw, Zackary Hanshaw, Alexis Hanshaw, Hayden Russell and Kenadie Russell; sisters and brothers Jimmy (Marcia) Smith, Homer (Sharon) Smith, Buford (Joann) Smith, Pascal Smith, Jr. (Jenny) and Barbara (Jimmy) Beckley. Friends called from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home.

JUSTIN RYAN HARLESS, 16, of Prichard died Nov. 26, 2013, at Three rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. He was born March 25, 1997 in Huntington, W.V., a son of Clarence Harless Jr. and Deana Michelle Blankenship. He was a student. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Cay Blankenship and Clarence Harless. Survivors include, Mother, Deana Blankenship of Prichard, W.V.; father, Clarence Harless, Jr. of Paintsville, Ky.; sister, Tenesha (Josh) Robertson of fort Gay, W.V.; half sisters, Kim Branham of Louisa, Ky.; Brittany Harless of Louisa, Ky.; half brother, Brandon Harless of Louisa, Ky.;Maternal Grandmother, Gail Robertson of Prichard, W.V.; Paternal Grandmother, Helen Harless; special maternal great-grandmother, Lucy Wright of Prichard, W.V.; special nephew, Branson Proctor of fort Gay, W.V.; A Graveside service was conducted 2 PM Friday, November 29, 2013 at Christian family Cemetery in Prichard, W.V. with Bro. ron Scarberry officiating. Visitation will be 11:00 am til 1:30 pm friday at Young funeral Home.

GLENNA FAY ADKINS ALBRIGHT, 96, of Lavalette, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at Madison Park Senior Community, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Bob Talbert and Brother Eddie Bradshaw. Burial will follow at Mays Cemetery. She was born September 17, 1917, in Lincoln County, W.Va., the daughter of the late William Mike Adkins and Florida Jane Davis Adkins. Glenna was a homemaker and was a member of Mays United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and was a Bible School conductor and teacher. She also volunteered at Wayne Continuous Care Center and was received Hometown Hero for outstanding service by the residents at the nursing home. Glenna was preceded in death by her husband Mont Albright; a daughter Florida Jane Billups and husband Bernard; a son Dwight Albright and wife Betty and numerous brothers and sisters. Survivors include six grandchildren, Mark Billups (Kara), Darlene Billups, Dennis Albright (Elizabeth), Lewis Billups (Clarice Crisp), James Albright (Teresa), Diana Maynard (Dwayne), eight great-grandchildren, Joshua Copley (Rosa), Cassidy Copley, Gabriel Copley (Jessica), Joshua Albright, Katelyn Albright, Christopher Maynard (Megan), Brandi Thompson (Justin), Travis Brooks; seven great- great-grandchildren, Martha Copley, Peyton Stephens, Blake Copley, Trenton Copley, Karsyn Maynard, Addley Maynard and Baby Thompson; a special "grandchild" April Dawn Williamson and many special friends. Friends may call two hours prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

CLODINE COOPER, 77, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on November 27, 2013. She was born on April 24, 1936, in Logan, W.Va., a daughter of Dolliver and Mabel Farley Albright Runyon. Clodine was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Cooper; her brother, Hobert Albright; her sister-in-law, Violet Albright; and brothers-in-law, James Ferguson, Donald Davidson and James E. Laney. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her brothers, Clarence (Diane) Albright and Sherman Albright; and her sisters, Sue Ellen Laney, Nellie Ferguson and Rachel Davidson. Also surviving are her sister-in-law, Kathy Albright, and her special sister-in-law, Georgie Marie Albright. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, November 30, 2013, at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home at 3 p.m. with burial to follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery. The visitation will be at 1 p.m. until service time with Bishop Edwin S. Harper officiating and niece Kathy Sullivan singing. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

GARTHA HAMPTON, 91, of fort Gay, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Huntington. funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, December 2, 2013 at Morris funeral Home Chapel by elder Tony Clay. Burial will follow at William Perry Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. He was born March 5, 1922 in Fort Gay, WV, a son of the late Oscar and Gracie Noe Hampton. Gartha was a retired welder for Columbia Gas and also worked many years for Cardinal Compression. He was a member of the Echo United Baptist Church and was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and training Tennessee Walking Horses. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Virginia Rife and a brother, Archie Hampton. Survivors include his loving wife, Loraine "Lou" Perry Hampton; a daughter, Virginia Maxine Hampton Jeffers; two sons, Don Hampton (Joyce), Ron Hampton (Paula); a stepdaughter, Angie Maynard (David); a step-son, Hoby Hundley, Jr.; a sister, Joy Dorsey (Richie); seven grandchildren, Jamie Mathews, Bryan Hampton, John Hampton, Shelly Porter, April Haun, Deana Leslie and Matthew Leslie; fourteen great-grandchildren, Brittany McClellan, Ashlee Mathews, Jon Derek Hampton, Carley Hampton, Morgan Hampton, Tyler Hampton, Halley Porter, Macey Porter, Owen Porter, Owen Porter, Issabella Myers, Braylen Leslie, Bryce Leslie, Piper Haun, Sophie Hampton; three great-great grandchildren, Carson Hampton, Caleb Hampton, Makenzie McClellan and many more loving family, friends and neighbors. friends may call from 11:00 am until service time Monday at Morris funeral Home, Wayne.

EUGENE DAMRON, 91, of Huntington, loving husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday November 28, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Monday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jacque Parlato. Entombment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. He was born April 21, 1922 in Wilsondale, WV. Eugene was a retired letter carrier for the US Postal Service. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer from the US Navy having served in WWII and the Korean War. Eugene saw action in six major battles in the South Pacific during his time in the Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, WV and the Howard P. Hall VFW Post 1064 of Huntington. Eugene was also a member of the Madison Avenue Christian Church and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his father Reuben Damron, his mother and step father Reba Marcum Smith and Marlin Smith; his wife Velma Marie Lafon Damron; a son James R. Ritter and two sisters Bernice Stowers and Ermma "Sis" Ramey. Survivors include a son and daughter in law Steve and Joyce Damron; a daughter and son in law Becky and John Collins; seven grandchildren, Mark (Tracy) Damron, Lori (Jay) Patterson, Tara (Marc) Laishley, Amy Laishley, Kasey Collins, Todd (Gina) Ritter and Chad Ritter; seven great-grandchildren; sister Alma Stewart and a special cousin Robert Marcum. Friends may call from 3 to 5 pm Sunday at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Madison Avenue Christian Church. Condolences may be made to the family at www. regerfh.com. American Legion Post 93 of Kenova will conduct military graveside rites.

LINDSEY ADKINS, Jr., 78, of Kiahsville, WV passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Buster Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Adkins Cemetery, Blue Lick. He was born on January 5, 1935 in Kiahsville, WV, to the late Lindsey Adkins and Haney Adkins. In addition to his parents, Lindsey was preceded in death by his wife Arizona Lucas Adkins, 5 brothers Clifford, Walter, Clyde, Dennis and Winford and 3 sisters Pearl, Opal, and Nannie Mae. Surviving is his daughters Patricia Joy Sanchez of Cleveland, Ohio, and Pamela Gale Adkins of Las Vegas, Nevada, son James Edward Adkins of Cleveland Ohio, sister Joanne Moon (Ronnie) of Lodi Ohio, brothers James Adkins of Ranger and Willard Adkins of Ohio. Friends called from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

BUS "Kin" PERRY, 84, of Prichard, W.Va., passed peacefully from this life at his home on Friday, November 29, 2013. He was born September 27, 1929 in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late John and Siddie Moore Perry. Bud was also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister, Roy, Frennie, Tom, Jesse Fox, Harry, and his sister Hazel. He retired from Aristec Corporation in 1992 with 31 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Martha Blankenship Perry; three sons, Marvin Blankenship of Huntington, W.Va., John Dale Perry (Debbie) of Flatwoods, Ky., and Dennis James Perry at home; one daughter, Hazel Anita Perry of Kenova, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Allen Blankenship of Wayne, W.Va., John Michael Perry of Ashland, Ky., Cameron Douglas Perry of Flatwoods, Ky., and Matthew Gene Roy of Proctorville, Oh.; and several great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Dicie Ann Thompson of Genoa, W.Va.; and a brother John Bill Perry of Radnor, W.Va., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, December 2, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Ted Williamson officiating. Burial followed in the John Perry Cemetery, Genoa. Friends called after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

ARNOLD ALVIN CASTO, 89, of Wayne, WV, went to meet his savior, Jesus Christ Saturday, November 30, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Fred Ferguson. He was born December 16, 1923 in Fairplain, WV, a son of the late Melvin and Orpha Pearl Shamblin Casto. Arnold was a member of the Wayne Baptist Church where he served as a teacher and deacon. He was a retired school teacher for Wayne County Schools and was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran. He served the community in many ways, among them being a volunteer firefighter, EMT and paramedic for the Wayne Volunteer Fire Department. He was well known in Wayne as a good neighbor, always ready to help anyone in need. His wife, Mary Don Boswell Casto also preceded him in death, along with a son, David Arnold Casto and a brother, Loren Casto. Survivors include two daughters, Judy Schullek and husband, Frank of Columbus, OH, Mary Ellen Ray and husband, David of Wayne, WV; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Cassida; a brother, Jennings Keith Casto and wife, Betty of Kenna, WV; eleven grandchildren Matthew Schullek, Jennifer Lawrence and husband, John, Jessica Schullek, Amanda Alverson and husband, Austin, Jeanette Mills and husband, Kevin, Jacob Ray and wife, Julie, Katie Ray, Samuel Ray, Alex Beale and wife, Lisa, Judson Casto and Sophia Casto; seven great-grandchildren, John Lawrence, III, Justin Lawrence, Macie Alverson, Quentin Mills, Callie Mills, Hannah Ray and Hunter Ray; a host of nieces and nephews and two wonderful caretakers, Catherine Epling and Linda McMillian. Friends may call from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home. Burial will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Given Cemetery, Given, Jackson County, WV.

JANE ELIZABETH OSBURN, 44 of Prichard, WV passed away on November 30, 2013 at her home. She was born August 24, 1969 in Huntington, WV; the only daughter of Joseph Anthony Ventura and LaVada Ruth Butler. Jane is survived by her mother, LaVada, and her aunts and uncles: Patricia (Rich) Hofmeister, Linda (David) Hatten, Billy Stambaugh, and Diane (Howard) Henry. Also surviving are many cousins, friends, and loving animals. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 2 PM with burial to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery; Visitation from noon until service time at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

BILLY L. McCLOUD, 63, of Huntington, WV, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013, in St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born July 17, 1950 in Wayne County, WV a son of the late John and Mary Alice Vance McCloud. A sister, Plynia Roberta McCloud and a brother, Delbert Noris McCloud, also preceded him in death. He worked formerly for the Wayne Saw Mill. Survivors include: four children, Billy J. (Dian) McCloud, Roger (Rebecca) McCloud, and Loretta (Douglas) Bennett, all of Huntington and Jamie Dale (Arnetta) McCloud of Lavalette, WV; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Kathryn Jordan, Shirley Marcum and Jewel Flora; and three brothers, Roy, Glenn, and Frank McCloud; and a devoted friend, Judy Blevins. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 PM Friday, December 6, 2013,at White Chapel Mausoleum, Barboursville, with Elder Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2 PM Friday at the White Chapel Mausoleum. www. chapmans-mortuary.com

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