CHARLOTTE SARAH WRIGHT NAGLE, 90, of Wayne, W.Va., formerly of Huntington, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014, in Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born September 19, 1923 in Red House, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harry Hamilton and Mary Josephine Howell Wright. Her husband, William L. Nagle; a daughter, Judith Dee Nagle Foster; three sisters, Kathryn Jordan, Lois Morris, and Marian Scott; and a brother, Harry Hamilton Wright, Jr., also preceded her in death. Survivors include: two sisters and a brother-in-law, Carolyn Neal of Summerville, S.C., and Rita Elaine (James) Webster of Wayne, W.Va.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Curtis (Jolene) Wright of Lacy, Wash., and Bruce (Lova) Wright and Larry (Gerry) Wright, all of Huntington; two grandsons, Christopher Fry and Brian Fry, both of Huntington; a great grandson, Hayden Fry of Huntington; and several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Kelly Webster Fuller and her husband, Scott of Kenova. The family would like to thank Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation for their loving care. Graveside services were held on Sunday at Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington, conducted by Pastor Fred Ferguson of Wayne Baptist Church. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com

REV. WARD L. MCCOY, of Ranger, W.Va., departed this life February 7, 2014 at his home with family and Dignity Hospice of Chapmanville at his side. Rev. McCoy was an ordained minister of the Bethlehem Association of United Baptist Churches for 61 years, ordained on May 9, 1952. He was a member of the Upper Ten Mile United Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Leonard and Leza McCoy of Ranger; three brothers Cash, Willard and Kermit McCoy; three sisters Arange McCoy, Easter Sanders and Thelma Manns; and a son-in-law Earl Baisden. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Lucille; son Michael (Mary) McCoy of Verdunville; daughter Brenda Baisden of Verdunville; two grandsons Micah (Becky) McCoy of Verdunville and Marcus (Britneigh) McCoy of Lake; two granddaughters Dawna (Shawn) McGee of Elyria, Ohio and Kimberly Baisden of Verdunville; nine great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren; one brother Earnest (Elsa) McCoy of Ypsilanti, Michigan; one sister Stella Miller of Salt Rock and many nieces and nephews, friends and his church family of the Upper Ten Mile United Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Rev. Tim Davis officiating. Pallbearers will be friends and family. Burial will follow at Sanders Cemetery in Ranger, W.Va. The viewing will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Friends may express their condolences at www.handleyfh.com

JOSEPH FRANKLIN PENCE, May 6, 1989 to February 7, 2014. "Joey" was born in Harrisonburg, Va., and was raised in Burlington, Ohio. He resided in Wayne, W.Va., with the love of his life Destiny Day and his daughter Jaelyn Nicole Pence. He is survived by his mother Sandra Pence; father William Pence; three brothers, Eddie Pence, Armondo Gordillo Jr., and Tony Gordillo; daughter Naveah Pence; two nephews, Tony Gordillo Jr., and Connor Runyon; mother and father in-law Dee and Keith Runyon and April Irwin; four sisters-in-law, Pam and Katie Gibson, Brooke Runyon and Lexi Peters. He is also survived by extended family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va. Burial will follow in Rosemont Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at the Henson & Kitchen Mortuary. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonmortuary.com

NORMAN BLAINE ADKINS, 75, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born May 3, 1938, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Earl and Revada Lusher Adkins. He retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Manufacturing after 37 years. He was also preceded in death by a son Jerel Adkins. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Charlotte Sue Wentz Adkins; one son, Daryl Adkins and his wife Carol of Huntington; two step-children, Kevin Mullins and his wife Azareen of Charleston, W.Va., and Cathy Mullins of Milton, W.Va.; one brother, Richard Adkins and his wife Polly of Huntington; and one sister, Janis Eplin and her husband Lawrence of Ona, W.Va., and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2014, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by Dr. Jerry Warren. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, Inc., P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace

ETHEL MAE SPURLOCK HESSON, 70, of Glenwood, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Sunday February 9, 2014. She was born April 23, 1943, in Cabell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late George Spurlock Sr., and Alfie Stowasser Spurlock. Ethel was a homemaker, loving wife and the best aunt anyone ever had. She was also a member of Sunrise United Methodist Church of Glenwood, W.Va., where she attended all of her life. She was also preceded in death by her husband Garland Max Hesson; two brothers, Henry Spurlock and George Spurlock Jr.; sisters Imogene Faye Bailey, Maxine M. Greathouse, Bessie Irene Bailey, Eleanor Merritt and Eloise Spurlock. She is survived by one brother, Roger Spurlock; sister-in-law Alice Spurlock and three brothers-in-law, Dallas Greathouse, Garland Bailey and Forrest Bailey; several very special nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Pastor Gordon Rutherford. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery.
 

STANLEY RAY WILSON, 70, of Shoals, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 9, 2014, at his residence. He was born December 18, 1943, in Kenova, W.Va., to Henry and Lora Mae Wilson, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Barbara Mills Wilson; a daughter Staci Rae Griffith; two sons, Matthew John (Brittany) Wilson and Mark Allen (Leanne) Wilson, all of Huntington, W.Va., and a biological son James (Leyla) Carlivanos of Virginia Beach, Va. He will be greatly missed by his five grandchildren, Logan Shane Griffith, Lacy MarLeah, KimberLynn Hope, Titus Stone and Hattie Rae Ann Wilson. He is also survived by three brothers, Harry David (Janet) Wilson of Kenova, W.Va., Donald Lee (Dona) Wilson of South Point, Ohio and H. Michael (Sandy) Wilson of Cary, N.C.; a special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rob and Brenda Crum of Shoals; one nephew, Jamie Crum; two nieces, Melissa Romans and Suella Crum and great-niece and nephew Meagan Abbott and Brandon Romans. He was a 1962 graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and a 39-year employee of Gibson Brothers Furniture in Ashland, Ky., and 10 years at the Wayne WalMart. He was a member of Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church by Pastors Tim Jayne, Kim Stone and Stephen C. Day. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at the church and one hour before the funeral service. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rolinsfh.com. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family.

RONALD LEE MAYNARD, 79, of Huntington, husband of Thena Maynard, passed away on February 9, 2014, at home with his family. Ronald was born November 3, 1934, and married Thena Frasher Maynard on June 24, 1955. He is an Air Force veteran and retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Company after 42 years of service. Ronald is the son of the late Lafe and Jennie Belle Maynard, brother to Danny and Beverly Maynard and Deloris Jean Maynard who have predeceased him. Ronald is survived by his wife Thena Maynard, daughter Michele Renée Maynard Parsons, her husband Dale Parsons, grandson Jacob Parsons and his fiancée Melissa Logan. He is the brother of Kay and Todd Ball and uncle to Mark Spencer, Angela Maynard Dobbins, Crystal Maynard-Janes, and the late Danny Maynard Jr. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014, at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, by Rev. Jamie Bailey. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
 

THOMAS FRANKLIN BALL, 77, of Ironton, widower of Norma Jean Ball, died Feb. 10, 2014, in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. He was a former machinist for the Ironton Coke and the Huntington Plating Company. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Huntington. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Donations are suggested to the Jeffersonville Missionary Baptist Church, 412 Washington St., Coal Grove, OH 45638. www.phillipsfuneralhome.com
 

DAVID G. ROSS, 67, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Richard Childers officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. David was born on August 16, 1946, in East Lynn, W.Va., to the late Matthew and Goldie Pyles Ross. He worked for Jabo Supply Corporation. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a number of sisters and brothers. Surviving are his loving wife Lois Dick Ross; son James "J.D." Ross (Sarah) of Delaware, Ohio; daughter Michelle Ross McMillan (James) of Columbus, Ohio; two grandchildren, Lex and Lia McMillan; and three brothers, Arnold, Claude (Jean) and Bob (Maxine) Ross, all of Columbus, Ohio. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
 

LAWRENCE V. THOMPSON, 75, of Kenova, WV, was escorted into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, February 10, 2014, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, February 14, 2014, at the First Baptist Church of Kenova with Pastor Steve Willis officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014, at the First Baptist Church of Kenova. Lawrence was born March 12, 1938, the son of the late Everett and Minnie Pearl Thompson, He was a retired Supervisor from AT&T and was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. Lawrence was a 1956 graduate of C-K High School and he attended Marshall College. After retiring, Lawrence was actively involved with his community having served in the Good Samaritan Food Pantry and in his church the First Baptist Church of Kenova where he was a Shepherd, Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. Survivors include his beloved wife Edna Saulton Thompson; two sons and daughters-in-law, David L. Thompson (Jennifer) of Akron, Ohio and Duane E. Thompson (Karen) of Pleasant View, Tenn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Rachel Wilson (Todd) of Ashland, Ky.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary F, Stevenson (Gerald) of Kenova, W.Va., and Janet L. Scott (Walt) of White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Dalton and Antonio Thompson and Nathaniel and Judah Wilson. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova is assisting the Thompson family. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Kenova, P.O. 475, Kenova, WV 25530 or the Good Samaritan Center, 1523 Chestnut St., Kenova, WV 25530. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rolinsfh.com.
 

WILLIAM TERRY STALEY, 65, of Kenova, WV died Monday February 10, 2014 at his residence. He was born December 4, 1948 in Huntington, WV a son of the late Carl Eric and Virginia Ruth Staley. He worked for Kentucky Power for many years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, John Freelin Staley; two sisters, Betty Johnson and Mary Staley and one granddaughter, Riley Nicole McClellan. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Shannon Staley; one son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Amber Staley of South Point, Oh; two daughters and one sonin-law, Lindsey Staley of Louisa, KY and Terri Dawn and Brent Copley of Wayne, WV; grandchildren, Taylor Ruth Staley, Skylar Reenee Staley, Dillion Chase Staley, Evan Gage Staley, Alaina Marie McDonald, Charles Ivel Del Copley, Richard Lee Edward Copley and William David Peyton Copley; one brother, Carl Eric Staley II of Michigan; one sister, Patricia Billups of Ceredo, WV; and his best friend, Louis Penley. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 3:30 on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the Charity Freewill Baptist Church in Ceredo, WV. A memorial service will begin immediately following the visitation at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. David Dillon officiating at the church. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family.
 

MILTON FIELDS JR., "JAKE," 84, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Heritage Center in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roger Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery, Genoa, W.Va. He was born on April 24, 1929, to the late Milton Fields and Maggie Burris Fields. Jake was a cross country truck driver for Dickbrader Express and had a love for music. He was a member of Muskingham (Ohio) County Music Hall of Fame, played on the Grand Ole Opry and the Louisiana Hay Ride with Red Foley and his band. He had his own local radio show in the early 1950's and also managed a guitar store in Zanesville, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife Lois Gibson Fields and was the last surviving child of a family of 11 children, four brothers and six sisters. Surviving are his loving wife Wilma Jean Trautwein Fields, son Timothy Fields (Carol) of Zanesville, Ohio, step-son Randy Trautwein (Kim) of Lavalette, step-daughter Debbie Spencer (Ray) of Huntington, grandchildren Heather Jenkins (Seth), Stephanie and Shad, Stephanie, Rebecca, John (Caitlin), Jason and Kevin. He is also survived by great-grandchildren Emily and Evan and many nephews, nieces and friends. Visitation will be held from noon until service time on Saturday. Special thanks to Heritage Center and Hospice of Huntington for their kindness and help in the time of need. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne is in charge of the arrangements.
 

BOBBY JOE THOMPSON, 70, of Fort Gay, W.V. passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. He was born December 20, 1943 in Fort Gay, W.V. a son of William David Parsons and the late Goldie Jean Thompson Parsons. He was an Electronics Technician. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his wife, Racine Curry Thompson; two sons, Robert Joseph King and Andrew Mitchell Thompson. Survivors include, father, William David Parsons of Fort Gay, W.V.; two sons, Gregory Joseph Thompson of Fort Gay, W.V.; William Jason Thompson of Newport Richey, Fla.; one daughter, Wanda Jean Cochrane of West Palm Beach, Fla.; brother, David Parsons of Kenova, W.V.; sister, Loretta Kitts of Fort Gay, W.V.; 9 Grandchildren. Graveside service will be conducted 1:00 PM Sunday February 16, 2014 at Parsons Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.V.. Visitation will be 6:00 til 9:00 PM Saturday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa, Ky.
 

MILES LeROY PERRY, 64, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Terry Wagner. Burial will follow in Mays Cemetery, near Beach Fork Campground, Wayne County, WV. He was born April 1, 1949 in Dearborn, Michigan, a son of the late Edgar and Bertha Norris Perry. He was a retired drywall construction worker. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a grandson Jason Matthew Hall and a brother Dale Perry. Survivors include a son Stacey Lance Perry of California; two daughters Marcia Hall of Huntington and Carmen Dishman of Lavalette; three brothers and sisters in law Jim and Judy Perry of Proctorville, Ohio, Eddie and Debbie Perry of South Point, Ohio and Scott and Becky Perry of Lavalette; two sisters and brothers in law Donna and Larry Adkins of Calabash, NC and Judy and Ronald Graham of Huntington; sister in law Jodie Perry of Coal Grove, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and special friend Dottie Maynard. Friends may call from 11 am until service time on Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com
 

ELDER LUCIAN NELSON, 89, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, February 14, 2014, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elders, Rex Maynard, James Parsley, Mickey Maynard. Burial will follow at Sol Perry Cemetery. He was born, August 31, 1924, in Dunlow, W.Va., a son of the late Milton and Mary Perry Nelson. Lucian was a retired boiler operator for Holzer Medical Center and a member of Echo United Baptist Church. Also preceding him in death was a daughter Evelyn Marie Nelson; four siblings, Dallas and Carless Nelson and infants Solomon and Bertha Nelson. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Bessie Mae Ramey Nelson; a daughter Stella Faye Nelson of Lavalette and fiance' Craig Bennett of Columbus, Ohio; a sister Carrie Hollandsworth of Detroit, Mich.; two special nephews, William E. Nelson and wife Carolyn of Genoa, W.Va. and John Hollandsworth and wife Jan of Chicago, Ill. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.
 

VIRGINIA MERLE BURRIS BALLARD, 89, of Huntington wife of Carlos Ballard Jr., died Feb. 13, 2014, at home. She retired as an adjudicator for the Veterans Administration. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Feb. 22 at Beard Mortuary, Huntington; entombment follows in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Visitation two hours before service. www.beardmortuary.com. Memorials are suggested to Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, Huntington.
 

CHARLES EDWARD STATEN, 84, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at the Ceredo Christian Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Day officiating. Interment will follow in the Crescent Hill Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the service Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at the Ceredo Christian Baptist Church. Charles was born July 9, 1938 a son of the late Charles and Mabel Thompson Staten. He was a retired Pharmacy Store Keeper from Tampa General Hospital and was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. Charles was a 1949 graduate of C-K High School, a member of the Ceredo Christian Baptist Church and a member of the American Legion Post 93 whose Honor Guard will perform military graveside rites. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one brother Melvin "Tippy" Staten and two sisters Eloise Staten and Bertha Mae Duff. Survivors include his beloved wife Juanita P. Staten; three children Chris Staten (Lori) of Portsmouth, Ohio; Charles Staten (Jacalyn) of Sherman, Texas and Beverly Morrison of South Point, Ohio; one grandson Christian Morrison of Kenova, WV.; four grand-daughters Dawn Morrison of Kenova, WV.; Valerie Hiberd of Sherman, Texas; Jammie Campbell of Flatwoods, Kentucky and Angela Staten of Sherman, Texas; one sister Patricia "Patty" Staten of Kenova; one sister-in-law Nancy Staten and six great-grandchildren. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the Staten family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ceredo Christian Baptist Church Building Fund, 417 Main Street Ceredo, WV 25507. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rolinsfh.com.
 

ROGER WENDELL HAYNIE, 92, of Kenova, W.Va., a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2014, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, February 21, 2014, at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Becky Lawson. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Roger was a retired machinist with Houdaille Industries and a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in WWII. He was a graduate of Buffalo High School, a trustee for the Memorial Church of God, Kenova, W.Va., and co-owner of Haynie's Heating and Cooling. He was born on July 9, 1921, in Wayne County, W.Va., the son of the late Zeri and Alberta Thompson Haynie. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Phillip Skeens; and three sisters, Leota Frye, Pauline Webb and Bonnie Lucas. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Webb Haynie; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Velvet Kay Haynie of Kenova; four grandchildren, Amy Haynie, April Smithers, Greg and Jason Skeens; and four great-grandchildren, Rocky and Autumn Smithers, Emily and Jack Skeens. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2014, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com


SELVAN GENE SNOW, Sr., 80, of Genoa, WV passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 at Rush Branch Church, Genoa with Pastor Tommy Kitts officiating. Burial will follow at the Snow Cemetery, Genoa. He was born on January 27, 1934 in Genoa, WV, to the late John Henry & Mary Ellen Snow. He was a member of Teamsters Local 507, Cleveland, Ohio for 25 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Charlene Snow, daughter Mary Ellen Snow Artrip, granddaughters Brandy Artrip & Samantha Jo Artrip and brothers George Earl & Delman Lewis Snow. Surviving is his son Selvan Gene Snow, Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio, daughter Kimberly Dawn Snow of Cleveland, Ohio, daughterin-law Kimberle Kae Snow, granddaughter Jessica Erin Snow and grandsons Erik James Snow and Joshua Tyler Snow. He is also survived by his sisters Roberta Moore and Maggie Vaughn both of Genoa, WV and Peggy Curnutte of Radnor, WV and brothers Jay, Frank and Ralph Snow all of Genoa, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the church.
 

CRAIG ANDREW McGLOTHLIN, 25, the beloved, only child of Joe and Neda McGlothlin, and grandson of Ken and Hazel McGlothlin and of Bob and Mary Chapman, drifted into God's arms February 20, 2014. Craig was born in Huntington, West Virginia on March 25, 1988, graduated from Spring Valley High School in 2006 and was currently a senior at Kentucky Christian University pursuing a degree in Accounting. Craig had a zest for life, loved to have fun and never met a stranger. His sky blue eyes and a big, beautiful smile made him a handsome man on the outside, but more importantly, on the inside, his kindness and generosity attracted all who knew him. He deeply cherished his friendship with his closest friends, Aaron Heck, Alex Idol, Carrie Oney, Taylor Strickland, and Kyle Wright. Craig's innate golfing skills and natural talent made him a valuable member of the Spring Valley Golf Team, the American Junior Golf Association and the Top Flight Tour. He won numerous golf awards throughout the years, but the most special was when he and his dad won the West Virginia Father-Child Tournament in 2004. Craig loved the outdoors whether on a golf course or skiing down a snow covered mountain or catching rays on the beach in Hilton Head Island. His ever constant companions, Gilmore and Beamer, two special dogs, loved Craig as much as he loved them. Craig is preceded in death by his uncle Roger Chapman, and cousin Larin Rice. He is survived by his Aunt Peggy (Peppi) and Ron Rice, his Uncle Phil and Claudia McGlothlin, and Uncle Dale and Debbie Chapman and cousins Joshua Chapman, Seth and Jonathan Rice, and Erin and Evan McGlothlin. Visitation will be Friday, February 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Reger Funeral Home, 1242 Adams Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704. Funeral services will be held at Kenova United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 1, at noon, with viewing one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Craig to Kenova United Methodist Church, 503 15th Street, Kenova, WV 25530 or Gateway Christian Church C/O Teays Valley Youth Group, 422 B Street, St. Albans, WV 25177. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com


ROY CHAFFIN, 79, of Eutawville, S.C., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away at Trident Medical Center, North Charleston, S.C., on February 21, 2014, and went to be with his heavenly father after battling cancer for only a very short time. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Eva Belle Chaffin. He was born April 13, 1934, in Wayne County, W.Va., and was well-loved and surrounded by his family and friends at his death. He was a Christian and a member of the Sandridge First Baptist Church, in Ridgeville, S.C., and was a former member of Second Guyandotte Baptist Church in Huntington, W.Va., where he attended until 1987. He was a two-time retiree of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Charleston, S.C., where he worked for many years as a painter and was known as "POPS." He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Lester and Kelly Chaffin of Barboursville, W.Va., Carl and Letina Chaffin of Holly Hill, S.C., and Brian and Christenna Chaffin of Eutawville, S.C.; five grandsons, and two granddaughters, Christopher, Elizabeth, Jason, Jonathon, David, Nathan and Lauren; one brother and four sisters, Willis and Glenda Chaffin, Irene and Earl Perry, Nan Blackwell, Doris and Donnie Blake, and Ruth Booth; and many special great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his father and mother, Melvin and Myrtle Chaffin; six brothers, Donald, Larry, Jimmy, Bobby, Jess and Melvin Jr., and one sister, Merinda. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2014, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Ron Burnsworth. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 139, Milton. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace


LARRY DALE BURLEY, age 66, ended his earthly journey on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Larry was born on June 7, 1947 in Kenova, a son of the late Robert and Leona Ruth Burley. He was a lifelong resident of Wayne County, W.Va., and retired from the Huntington Sanitary Board as a Supervisor. He was a member of the Madison Avenue Christian Church. Larry was preceded in death by his wife Grace Noffsinger Burley and a daughter, Jennifer Burley Martin. He is survived by two children, Robert (Candy) Burley of Barboursville, and LeAnn Burley of Huntington, and two brothers; David (Lynn) Burley of Shelbyville, Tenn., and Clinton (Melissa) Burley of Kenova. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; Amelya (Justin) Burley Harmon, Haley Martin and Zoee Burley of Huntington, Anna Burley, Haley Hogue and Andrew Hogue of Barboursville, and Nicholas Burley of Columbus, Ohio, and one great grandchild, Greyson Harmon of Huntington. Larry also leaves a host of more distant family members and countless friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 24, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Reger Funeral Home in Huntington. A celebration of his life will follow at 7 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel. The service will be led by Pastor Jamie Gump. A private family internment service will be conducted the following day at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made either to the Madison Avenue Christian Church Sound System Fund or Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com


DAVID MICHAEL PARKER, 67, of Shoals, W.VA., passed away February 22, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born July 23, 1946, in Huntington, a son of the late Clarence and Helena May Riffle Parker. He was in the United States Marine Corps serving in Vietnam. He is survived by his sister, Sherry Deal of Barboursville; brother, Richard Parker of Shoals, W.VA.; and niece, Leann Lawhorn and nephew, James Deal. Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville by Rev. Ron Burnsworth.
 

JIMMY HANCE McCLOUD, 67, of Shoals, W.Va., passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Dewey Bias. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. He was born October 8, 1946, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Frank McCloud of Shoals, W.Va. and Stella Perry of Chesapeake, Ohio. He was a former employee of Duncan Box and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Ricky McCloud and a sister Sheila Cable. In addition to his parents, survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy Hance McCloud Jr., and his wife Traci McCloud of Louisville, Ky., and Frankie Edward and Melinda McCloud of Bowling Green, Ky.; six grandchildren, a great-grandchild; two brothers, Frank McCloud Jr., of Huntington and Granvel McCloud of Shoals, W.Va.; and a sister and brother-in-law Wanda and Chuck Hodge of Crown City, Ohio. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.regerfh.com
 

CLARENCE WILSON SANDERS, 83, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with his Lord Saturday, February 22, 2014, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, by Pastor Randy Osburn. Burial will follow at Sanders Cemetery, Nestlow, W.Va. He was born May 20, 1930, in East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late Ollie and Oma Merritt Sanders. Clarence was retired from C.M. Love Hardware after 39 years and was the oldest living member of Wayne Community Church. Also preceding him in death were four sisters, Macie, Opal, Eunice and Kathleen and three brothers, Hubert, Millard and Howard. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, DeWanda McComas Sanders; two sons, Butch Sanders and wife Lois, Bobby Sanders and wife Bev; five grandchildren, Kandas (Chuck) Siegler, Tiffany (Matt) Morrison, Aaron Sanders, Stacey (Shawn) Wells and Stephanie (Eric) Adkins; Pee-paw's great-grandsons Jakeb and Samuel Wells; two sisters, Nella Mills and Charlotte Maynard; a brother Carl Sanders; an aunt Inez Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.
 

MARTHA ANN "MATTIE" NOLAN, 81, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014, at Emogene Dolan Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at Wayne United Methodist Church by Pastor Jake Steele. Burial will follow at Jones Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. She was born April 9, 1932, in East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late William Edward and Mary Pearl Stanley Jones. Mattie was a retired nurse for HIMG. Also preceding her in death was her husband Milburn "Joe" Nolan; three sisters, Ruby Tygrett, Margaret Goldwater, Ruth Pearlman; four brothers, Gayle, Sheldon, Lucian M. and Billy James Jones. Survivors include two sons, Rev. Kenneth Nolan and wife Linda of Parkersburg, W.Va., Rev. Thomas Nolan and wife Ann of Huntington, W.Va.; a sister Eunice Kirwin of Houston, Texas; a brother Stanely Jones and wife Lizzie of Lavalette, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Kenneth Eric Nolan, Kristof Taylor Nolan and Patrick Andrew Nolan and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wayne United Methodist Church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 

JAMES EDWARD MARCUM, 54, of Huntington, passed away Sunday February 23, 2014, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Jefferson Avenue Church of God by Pastor Greg Tomlinson and Pastor Paul Farley. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. He was born March 21, 1959, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Sandra Lee Boley Marcum Chadwick of Huntington and the late Charles Edward Marcum. He was a former employee of the City of Huntington Water Treatment Plant. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Robert and Mae Marcum, maternal grandparents James and Alma Boley and a nephew Jason Marcum. Additional survivors include a brother and sister-in-law Charles "Chip" and Karen Marcum of Killeen, Texas; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Robin and Mike Pennington of Killeen, Texas and Cindee and Jeff Lewis of Bristo, Vermont; several nieces and nephews and special "Little Buddy" Isaiah Langley. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com
 

DELLA STUMBO, 85, of Dunlow, WV, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the Fairmount United Baptist Church at Dunlow, WV, by Pastor Emanuel Ferguson. Burial will follow at the McClellan Crum Cemetery at Dunlow. She was born february 19, 1929 at Dunlow, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Polly Marcum Ferguson. She was a homemaker and faithful member of the Fairmount United Baptist Church. Her loving husband, Troy Stumbo, a granddaughter, a grandson, a great-grandson, and seven brothers also preceded her in death. Survivors include four daughters, Ruby Dudding of Wayne, WV, Donna (Terry) Farley of Crum, WV, Flora (Greg) Perry of Prichard, WV, and Peggy (Carl) Bowen of Dunlow, WV; five sons, Bill (Lilly) Stumbo, Ronnie (Ethelene) Stumbo, and Randy (Donetta) Stumbo, all of Dunlow, WV, Danny (Elaine) Stumbo of Lavalette, WV, and Jerry (Patricia) Stumbo of Genoa, WV; 20 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, three brothers, two sisters, and a host of friends and loved ones. friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris funeral Home and after noon Thursday at the church.
 

RUTH MARIE PLYBON, 85, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at the Heritage Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Ruth was born on October 29, 1928, in Hubbardstown, W.Va., the daughter of the late Ira and Maggie Ellis Bellomy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Cleo Plybon II and her brothers and sisters Lawrence, Roy, Paul, Charles, Zelda, Thelma and Laura. She is survived by her daughter and her fiance, Brenda Stutler and Ken Jones and Ken's daughter Jessica; three grandchildren and spouses: Lisa (Richard) Maack, Jason (Sylvia) Stutler and Summer (David) Bailey; and seven great-grandchildren: Patrick, Maria and Madison Maack, Jordan, Mika and Peyton Stutler and Kylie Bailey. Friends may call from noon until service time on Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Mid Ohio Valley Chapter, P.O. Box 536, Parkersburg, WV 26102.
 

LUCREASEY PARSLEY MARCUM, age 83, died Monday, February 24, 2014 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, OH. She was born July 18, 1930 in Crum, WV to the late Leo and Bertha (Spaulding) Parsley. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Laura Bell Marcum; brothers, James, Grover, and Elmer Parsley; and daughter-in-law, Linda Blaker Marcum. Lucreasey is survived by her husband of 68 years, Alonzo Marcum; sons, Clyde and Sherman (Ann) Marcum; daughter, Barbara (Gary) Steele; grandchildren, Lisa (Brad) Gerwig, Justin (Lisa) Marcum, Sherman (Tiffanie) Marcum, Jennifer (Ed) Miller, Stacie (Aaron) Taylor, Ryan Steele, Emily (Travis) Cordes, and David (Jessica) Steele; 12 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Emma Lee (Bill) Chaffin, Gladys (Harold) Gillman, and Irene (Dallas) Robinson. Lucreasey was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose life revolved around her family and friends. She also took great pleasure in singing, dancing, gardening, and garage sales. She will live in our hearts forever. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Thursday, February 27 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL1051 E. Johnstown Rd. (at Beecher Rd.) Gahanna, OH and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at the YOUNG FUNERAL HOME 201 W. Main St., Louisa, KY where the Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Interment will follow at Christian Cemetery, Fort Gay, WV. Contributions in Lucreasey’s memory may be made to Countryview of Sunbury, Activity Fund, 14961 N Old 3C Rd, Sunbury, OH 43074. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory or send condolences.
 

CARL EDMOND "GARY" MOUNTS, 59, of Fort Gay, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Ky. He was born August 12, 1954 in Louisa, Ky. a son of the late Oliver and Effie Marie Crabtree Mounts. He worked at the Fort Gay Police Department, Fort Gay City Council and he was a retired Coal Miner and was the Pastor of Bear Creek Apostolic Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by, sisters, Delenna Anderson, Joyce Darlene Keene, and Pearl Robertson; brother, Leroy Mounts. Survivors include his loving wife Orpha Marie Mounts of Fort Gay, W.V.; children, Keith Edward Mounts, Jeffery Allen Mounts, Michelle Lynn Workman and Carl Edmond Mounts Jr.; sisters, Deanna Robertson of Fort Gay,; Carolyn Sue Triplett of Louisa, Ky.; Deloris Frazier of Fort Gay, W.V.; 6 grandchildren, Ashley Michelle Mounts, Jeffery Allen Mounts, Jeremey Allen Mounts all of Fort Gay, W.V.; Summer Dawn Shepard, Haley Allison Shepard, Alexis Nicole Mounts all of Louisa, Ky. Lots of nieces and nephew and a host of friends, to many to number. In his congregation he will be missed by all. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Spriggs and Jonathan Saumach officiation. Burial will follow at the Thompson Cemetery, Fort Gay. Visitation was Thursday and Friday 6:00 til 9:00 PM each night.
 

LOIS MARY PICKERING PERRY Perry, 90, of Fort Gay, peacefully passed from this life on February 25, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived and loved by her husband of almost 68 years, Ray Frederick Perry; four daughters and one son, Connie (Walter) Crenshaw, Jr., Linda Perry, Michael Perry, Marty (Jerry) Ferrell, and Carol Perry; six grandchildren: Kimberly Crenshaw, Stephanie (Louis) Marchesi, Walter (Kimberly) Crenshaw III, Lauren (Andres) Garcia, Martha (Ben) Edler, Emma Perry; and eight greatgrandchildren: Toby, Olivia, Dominic, Isaac, Blue, Piper, Jamie, and Maliyah. She is also survived by nephews William A. (Kathy) Pickering III and Robert (Kandi) Pickering; nieces Loretta (James) Gallie and Mary Baker; grandnephews William A Pickering IV, Jim (Andrea) Gallie, and Christopher Baker; and grandnieces Jennifer (Jarrette) Strickland, Mary Beth Darnell, Tracy (Jeff) Barnett, and Amanda Baker. She leaves behind two loyal and beloved dogs, Sarah and Foxie, and several grand animals who came for treats. She was predeceased by her parents, William A. and Lois Wilson Pickering, her beloved sister, Olive Pickering deJonge, and her devoted brother, William A. Pickering II. Lois was deeply loved by her sisters-in-law Helen Jameson of Doylestown, OH, Rhozella (Bill) Arnold of Kooskia, ID, Kathryn McCloud of Fort Gay, WV, Mary Madsen of Huntington, WV, and Lottie Perry of Fort Gay, WV, as well as her brother-and sister-in-law Philip and Shirley Perry of Concord, NC. Her brothers-in-law Joseph Perry and Roy Perry and sister-in-law Edith Perry predeceased her. Her Perry nieces and nephews loved her and the brownies and oatmeal cookies she baked for them. Lois was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on December 29, 1923, to William A. Pickering and Lois Wilson Pickering. She graduated from Roxboro High School in North Carolina in 1940, and from Louisburg College in 1941. She worked as a secretary, and those skills were quite useful throughout the years. She married Ray Frederick Perry in May, 1946, and followed him wherever Procter and Gamble assigned them throughout the years. Along the way they had five children, four daughters and one son. They retired in 1979, and lived happily ever after on the family farm on the banks of Mill Creek in Wayne County, WV, for 34 years. Lois and Ray were very active members of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church in Wayne, WV, from its inception in 1980. She was involved in many fundraising activities and helped prepare refreshments for the Nativity social get-togethers. She welcomed new members and showed her continued support through her cards. She served as a godparent for Baptism candidates and as a Confirmation sponsor as well. She loved being with her family, reading, crafts, music, and her God. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends. A Celebration of Life service for Lois will be held at 1 p.m. on March 15, 2014, at Nativity of Our Lord Church in Wayne, WV. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709, or to any charity of your choice.
 

ZENNIA D. WILLIAMSON, 93 of Steptown, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, February 25^th, 2014 in Canal Winchester, Ohio. She was born in West Virginia on August 24^th, 1920 to the late Homer Perdue and Bessie Christian Perdue. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Robert H. Williamson as well as her siblings, Ray Perdue, Lundy Perdue, Hursel Perdue, Kenneth Perdue, and Zuma Perdue. Zennia is survived by one son; Kenneth H. (Regina) Williamson of Canal Winchester, Ohio, two grandchildren; Elizabeth Williamson and Jacob Williamson and one sister; Melda Wilburn of Alexandra, Virginia. Funeral services were held at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home on Saturday, March 1st at 11a.m. with William Reeves officiating. Burial followed at the Mountain View Memory Gardens in Maher, West Virginia. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.
 

ROSCOE RILEY PERDUE, 73 of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be his Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Rick Perdue and Fred Ferguson. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. He was born July 31, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late William Riley Perdue. Roscoe was a member of Wayne Baptist Church and also supported his son, the pastor of East Lynn Baptist Church with his attendance. He was retired from Steel of West Virginia and thoroughly enjoyed watching his beloved Pioneers play football on Friday nights. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Janet Sue Nelson Perdue; a daughter Kimberly (Brett) Lycans; three sons, Michael (DeeDee), John (Tina) and Rick (Kristy) Perdue; six grandchildren, Dana (Rebecca) Lycans, Alyssa Lycans, Justin Perdue, Tanner Perdue, Caylin Bradshaw and Christian Perdue. He also leaves behind two precious pups, Sweet Pea and Tebow. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. Contributions may be made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.
 

LYDA FRANCES YATES, 60, of Kenova, wife of Herschel Allen Yates, died Feb. 26, 2014, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville; burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
 

LEMUEL FLETCHER, 67, of Kenova, WV, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2014 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Russell Watts officiating. Burial followed in the Fletcher Cemetery, Genoa. He was born on April 20, 1946 in Pike County, Kentucky to the late John Fletcher and Laura Crum Fletcher. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Edward Fletcher. Surviving are his loving wife Dorothy Roach Fletcher, daughter Barbara Martin (Gene) of Kenova, WV, son Michael Fletcher of Kenova, WV, grandson Michael Tyler Fletcher of Kenova, WV, seven sisters Fannie Marcum, Betty Davis (Clyde), Sindy Parsley (Jay E.) all of Circleville, Ohio, Becky Napier of Prichard, WV, Gladys Moore (Garland) of Columbus, Ohio, Alice Finley of Dunlow, WV and Mary (Zora) Finley of Prichard, WV, four brothers Johnny (Fannie) Fletcher of Genoa, WV, Joe (Gayla) Fletcher of Ashland, KY, George Fletcher of Wayne, WV, and Jimmy Fletcher (Sharon) of Lavalette, WV. He also leaves behind 14 nephews, 18 nieces, his very special dog, Baby and many more great nephews and nieces, and friends. Anyone who ever knew him, loved him and he will be greatly missed.
 

FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT LITTLE, 80, of Crum, W.Va., passed away Friday, February 28, 2014, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. He was born June 30, 1933, in Cassie, W.Va., a son of the late Carl and Blanche Cassidy Little. He was preceded in death by siblings Oretha Farmer Kirk, Romaine Mills, Helen Jones, Ernestine Copley, James Little and Carl K. Little Jr. He is survived by siblings Yvonne McCoy of Kenova and Betty (Richard) Konieczko of Columbus, Ohio. In addition, Mr. Little is survived by many loving nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends. Mr. Little, owner of Little's Cash Store in Crum, W.Va., retired in 2006, but continued to be active as owner and operator of Tug Valley Farms, also in Crum, W.Va. Mr. Little was an active member of the Crum community until 2010. He was a member of the First Steptown Baptist Church. Mr. Little was also a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served faithfully during the Korean War. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, with a committal service to follow at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, W.Va. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home, 1242 Adams Ave., Huntington, WV. Condolences may be made at www.regerfh.com.
 

JOHN WILLIAM "PETE" NORRIS, JR. (KB8LOV), of South Point, Ohio, died Friday, February 28, 2014, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted at noon Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Mr. David Richards officiating. Burial will be in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, Ohio. Pete was born April 13, 1936, in Ceredo, W.Va., a son of the late John William Norris Sr., and Mary Lorraine Napier Norris. He served in the Army National Guard and was a retired general manager for National Steel. He was preceded in death by one son, John F. Norris and one sister, Lillian Joyce Hubbard. Survivors include his wife Frances J. Norris; one daughter, Leanne Gillispie and husband Jim of Cincinnati, Ohio; three sons, Stephen Norris and wife Roberta of New Braunfels, Texas, Randall Norris and wife Dreama of Lesage, W.Va., Larry Norris of Del City, Okla.; three sisters, Sue Wright of Huntington, Joanne Underwood of Long Beach, N.C., Judy Garland of Naples, Fla.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mary Chapman and one brother-in-law, Larry Michael McDaniel, both of Huntington. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary's Medical Center for all their loving care. Veterans Honor Guard Post 16 will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary after 11 a.m. Wednesday. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com

BACK