WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES MAY

WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
MAY, 2014

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

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

JANIE LILLIAN CLEMENTS, 98, of Fort Gay passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Heritage Place in Huntington, W.V. She was born June 20, 1915 in Cedar, W.V. a daughter of the late Harvey and Roxie Davis Mounts. She was a housewife. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Francis, James Lemaster and Harvey Clements; one daughter, Lois Jean Francis; Survivors include, two sons, Winfield Francis of Huntington, W.V.; Danny Lee Francis of Fort Gay, W.V.; two daughter, Alma Sadler of McConnell, W.V.; Gaynelle Ball of Patriot, Ohio; 5 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Richard Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be noon til 2:00 pm Sunday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

JAMES DOW WILSON, 82, of Malcolm Lane, Huntington, beloved teacher, coach and mentor of countless students, died Friday, May 2, 2014 at Lavalette. He was born September 22, 1931 at Kenova, a son of the late James C. and Gladys M. Booton Wilson. He was a retired English teacher and coach of football, basketball and baseball at Wayne High School, and was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Jimmy Dow was a faithful member of the Wayne United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School and organized and ran the church's food pantry for many years. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna Sullivan, a brother, Dana Morris, and two very special friends, Scott Jarrell and Bill Ketchum. Survivors include two nieces, Debra Fannin (Phillip) and Angela Tackett, all of Russell, Ky.; three nephews, Mark Sullivan of Crown City, Ohio, David Morris (Bonnie) of Lavalette, and D. C. Morris (Patty) of Wayne; and numerous other family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Rev. Jake Steele and Pastor Doug Booton officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home. The family wishes to extend special thanks to caregivers June Bowen and Paulette Rakes who provided love and care in his final years, and also to Hospice of Huntington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne United Methodist Food Pantry, P.O. Box 246, Wayne, WV 25570.

CRYSTAL ELIZABETH SKEAN-OWENS, born October 29, 1970, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014. Crystal had a contagious laugh with an inner light and a vibrance that affected everyone who knew her. Funeral services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Phillip Warren, burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Survived by her two beautiful daughters, Mackenzie and Hayden Wright of Kenova; her husband, William "Eddie" Owens of Huntington; her beloved parents, Ida Carol and Bernard Skean of Kenova; sisters, Courtney Skean of Columbus, Ohio, and Julia Skean of Kenova; nephews, Parker McComas and Preston Skean of Kenova; and a host of friends and family. Close loved ones preceding her in death were her infant son, Steven Ray Marcum Jr., and Aunt Julia "Judy" Lycan. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Reger Funeral Home in Huntington. Her family wishes to thank all the friends and relatives who have offered extraordinary love and support in this most difficult time. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

CAROLYN SUE SULLIVAN, age 84, a life-long resident of Ceredo, died Friday, May 2, 2014, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington following a short illness. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a woman of faith and a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. Born Carolyn Sue Newman, on the 17th day of May, 1929, one of nine children born to James H. and Grace Stapleton Newman. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty six years, Robert "Pete" Sullivan, one brother, Bill Newman, and five sisters, Nina "Dutch" Pratt, Mildred Eales, Edna "Frostie" Duncan, Betty Pratt and Janet Daniels. She is survived by three children: Bob Sullivan of Teays Valley, Suzanne (Doug) Woods of Huntington, and Kelly (Carole) Sullivan of Ceredo; five grandchildren: Josh Carroll of Roanoke, Va., Cheryl Sullivan of Barboursville, Chris and Cassidy Sullivan of Huntington, and Mandy Muncy of El Paso, Texas; a sister, Cindy (John) Balasis of Lakeland, Florida; and her twin brother, Charles "Fat" Newman of Bartow, Florida. She also leaves behind a dear friend and confidant, Helen Webb of Ceredo. While she was a proud homemaker, she found time to help the Ceredo Kenova Little League Moms, Ceredo Kenova Band Boosters, Ceredo Kenova Football Moms, and the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She is also credited with stitching the first official flag for the Town of Ceredo. She was proud of her home and the many awards bestowed upon her by the Ceredo Beautification Committee. Mom fought some tough battles with her health the past few years but managed to overcome some significant odds. The family wishes to thank the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department for the many times they responded to assist her and then to transport her one last time to Cabell Huntington Hospital. Special thanks go to the professional staff and physicians in the SICU at Cabell Huntington Hospital for giving us those last few precious days with her. Mom asked us to send special thanks to a few family friends: Tim Provaznik, for his many acts of kindness and his countless visits to the house and hospital to check on her; Sara Thompson, for the flowers and made-from-scratch cupcakes that made her smile; and to Phil Selby, who never failed to make her laugh. She requested only graveside services be held and we choose to honor that wish. The service and interment will be held at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Ceredo on Friday, May 9, at 11 a.m. The Reverend Rodney Hale will be officiating, assisted by the Reverend Scott Byard. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with preparations. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

GID WILLIAMSON age 79 of Grove City passed in to God’s care on May 4, 2014. Gid loved the Lord. Born December 21, 1934 to the late Jay and Maggie Waller) Williamson in Crum, WV. He married Martha McCorkle on March 28, 1969. It was from this union they had three children. Marsha (Michael) Taylor, Gid David (Annette) Williamson and Mary Beth Jason) Sparks, all of Grove City. The twinkle in his eyes were his three grandbabies, who called him Paw Paw. They are Matthew and Michael Taylor and Olivia Grace Sparks. He is survived by his brothers Grover Kathryn) Williamson and Lelon "Huff" (Louise) Williamson. Also surviving loving sister-in-law Mary (Toby) Borland; sister-in-law Janet (Charles) Bullock brothers-in-law Jerry McCorkle and Guy (Sue) McCorkle. Numerous nieces’ nephews and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers Lacy, Jennings and Wayne Williamson; sisters Goldie Walker, Oretha Marcum and Dorothy Copley; beloved sister-in-law Linda Williamson. He was a member of Williams Road Freewill Baptist Church, and attended Central Baptist Church. He was a 32 degree Mason in the Masonic Order. He was the founder, owner and president of G. Williamson Maintenance Inc. Gid was a hard worker; he was a devoted husband, father and a loving Paw Paw. Friends may visit Wednesday from 5-8 PM at The Spence-Miller Funeral Home 2697 Columbus Street Grove City, Ohio where funeral will be held 1:00 PM Thursday Rev. James Blake officiating. Interment Concord Cemetery. Online guest book at www.spencemillerfuneralhome.com

JOSEPH MARCUM, 63, of Louisa, Ky., husband of Darlene Marcum, died May 2, 2014. Graveside service will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Friday at E.C. Thompson Cemetery, Fort Gay. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

LUCILLE VEALEY, 83, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Monday, May 5, 2014, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. There will be no visitation. Lucille was born April 22, 1931, in Decota, W.Va., a daughter of the late Edward and Rosetta Boling Webb. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Delbert Ray Vealey. Survivors include two sons, Danny Vealey of Ottawa, Kansas and Hubert Vealey of Florence, South Carolina; three daughters, Beulah Sutherland of Kenova, W.Va., Laverene Wageman of Huntington, W.Va., and Brenda Akers of Florida; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and a special caregiver Karen Lemaster. There will be no procession to the cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the Vealey family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

DAVID "Danny" TABOR, 75, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 5, 2014 after a long illness. Born September 18, 1938 in Wayne, West Virginia, Danny worked as a coal truck driver. Additionally he was a past Town of Wayne Police Officer and Wayne County Deputy. He also volunteered over 25 years with the Wayne Volunteer Fire Department. He was a past member of Milton Highlawn Church of God, and more recently attended Pastor John Moore’s church here in Wayne. His mother, Imogene Fraley Tabor preceded him in death along with his wife of 16 years, Pansy Adkins Tabor; and one grandson, David Marcus Tabor. He leaves behind three sons, David Lynn Tabor, Paul Ray Tabor, and Duane E. Tabor and his girlfriend Brandy Anderson, with whom he made his home; two granddaughters, Jasmine Tabor and Gabby Anderson; special friend, and mother of his children, Mary Frances Tabor; and two brothers, Carlton Tabor and his wife Betty, and Ronald Tabor, all of Wayne. Also surviving are three stepchildren, Walter Adkins Jr., Donald Ray Adkins, and Linda Pearl Adkins, all of Dunlow, W.Va.; and several brothers and sisters-in- law. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2014 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Marcum officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral.

JOHN THOMAS CYRUS, 75, of Proctorville, Ohio passed away on May 5, 2014. John was born March 16, 1939, in Crown City, Ohio, son of the late Dewey Lee and Minnie Watts Cyrus. John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Garrett Cyrus; daughters Patricia Cyrus Stiltner (Ronald) and Susan Cyrus Cisco (Mark); grandchildren Meredith Hawthorne, Garrett Legg, and Laura Jane Stiltner; great-grandson Elishah Hawthorne; brother Danny Cyrus (Charlene); and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Loretta Cyrus, Bea Cyrus Payne and Dorlene Cyrus Sexton; and brothers Holbert Cyrus and Donald Cyrus. John was retired from Connor Steel and operated the Orchard Hills Golf Course in the 1980's. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1960-1966, and was a member of the Farmdale Church of Christ. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio with the service immediately following at 1 p.m. with Danny Evans and Willie Purdee officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery Huntington, W.Va. The family would like to thank ALL of the wonderful people of Hospice and The Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for the compassionate care they provided John and the entire family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

KEITH ERASTUS MAYS, 79, of Huntington, WV passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. He was born on January 31, 1935 in Wayne County, WV; a son of the late Erastus Mays and Rebecca Staley. He retired as a cook from the VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV and was a member of the Faith Freewill Baptist Church in Lavalette and a US Army Veteran. He leaves behind to mourn his loss his beloved great nephew Todd (Missy) Mays. Keith was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Clifford and Leo Mays, and his sisters, Opal Walker, Delores Harmon and Leiusetta Doss and his niece Doris Mays and three very special great-nephews: Terry Mays, Teddy Mays and Steve Wilks and his loving companion Katherine Lewis. Surviving are his brother Glen (Judy) Mays, his niece Betty (Zim) Riley and his nephews Ted Mays and Jack (Brenda) Mays. Also surviving are his precious great-great nieces Laura Gene Mays and Leah Bell Mays and his beautiful great-great-great-nephew Tripp Mays and many other loving nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 2 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Danny Roberts officiating with burial followed at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne County, WV. Visitation was Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

MAYNARD TOTTEN, 74, of Wayne, went into the arms of our heavenly Father on Tuesday May 6, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, WV after a long courageous battle with cancer. Maynard is son of the late Leonard and Nan Totten. He was also preceded in death by his wife Faye Totten in 2011. He is survived by his four sisters Geraldine Brewster of Huntington, WV, Roberta Seog of Ann Arbour, MI, Brenda A. Chafin of Burlington, Ohio, and Nancy Parsons of Huntington, WV; two daughters Angela (Mark) Caperton of Wayne, where he resided, and Tara Totten of Huntington; three grandchildren, whom he loved unconditionally, Beka Hensley, Nathan Hensley, and Kristen Caperton; and numerous family and friends. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a retired telephone installer with Verizon after 23 years. Funeral service were conducted 11:30 a.m. Friday May 9, 2014 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Burial followed in Langdon Cemetery, Chesapeake, Ohio. Proctorville VFW Post #6878 will conduct military graveside rites. Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday May 9, 2014 at the funeral home. The family wishes to express a special thanks to HIMG and the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for all their support. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall

JO ANN SMITH, 81, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at her home. She was born April 21, 1933 in Radnor, W.V. a daughter of the late James Hubert and Jocie Hampton Sword. She was a housewife. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, David E. Smith; daughter, Rhonda K. Smith. Survivors include, one son, Jack L. "Mitzie" Smith of Harrison, Ohio; two sisters, Joy Maynard of Louisa, Ky.; Gaye Robertson of Mansfield, Ohio; two brothers, Bob Sword of Fort Gay, W.V.; Jim Sword of Ashland, Ky.; A host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Richard Maynard and Rev. Tim Preston officiating. Burial will follow at the Ratcliff Cemetery, Fort Gay. Visitation was 6:00 til 9:0 pm Friday at Young Funeral Home.

ALESHIA RENEE LUCAS, 22, of Wayne, WV passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Otis Bowens officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. She was born on February 26, 1992 at Huntington, WV to Lisa Ann Campisi Levis. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her step-father Gary Lee Levis, brother Jonathan Dale Allen Lucas of Wayne, WV, sister Kendra Nicole June Lucas of Wayne, WV, step sisters Stephanie and Ashley Levis, nieces Jayden Lucas and Kayden Levis, nephews Jonathan Lucas Jr., Gage Levis and Hunter Lucas and Uncle Keith Campisi. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

HERMAN LEE CRABTREE, JR., 43, of Las Vegas passed away at home on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Herman was born in Cleveland, OH on October 20, 1970. He was manager at Mirage Motel in Las Vegas and also a truck driver. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by grandparents Lois Crabtree and John Dolsie Thompson, uncles Dale and Ricky Crabtree and many cousins. Survivors are father Herman (Kathy) Crabtree of Fort Gay, mother Edith F. (Loyd) Cottrill of Tampa, FL, loving girlfriend Sara Walker, son Christopher Crabtree, daughters Brittany and Amber Crabtree and Breanna Walker; two grandchildren, Logan Crabtree and Calvin Radford all of Las Vegas; three siblings, Kenneth Crabtree of Las Vegas, Stephanie Boone of Prichard, WV, Tammy Dalton or Perrysville, OH, three special friends Brenda Thatcher, Danville, OH, Alfred and Roberta Baca of Las Vegas; special aunts Betty Lou Adkins, Edna (Don) Wilson, Diane (Randy) Adkins and Ruth Thompson; Uncles Jimmy, Tommy and Roy Crabtree, Bob Adkins, Frank Thompson and a host of other special aunts, uncles, cousin and friends. Funeral arrangements will be held at Simple Cremation in Las Vegas.

FREDIA EILEEN ADKINS, 58, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Wayne, WV, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Brother Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. Fredia was born on February 3, 1956, in West Hamlin, WV, to Lois Crockett McKenzie of Portsmouth, Ohio and the late John McKenzie. She was a Customer Service Rep for Binswinger Glass. In addition to her mother, Fredia is survived by her loving husband Henry Dale Adkins, two daughters Benita Milan (Chris) of Kenova, WV, and Morena Sansom (Brett) of Salt Rock, WV, son Brian Adkins of Salt Rock, WV, brothers Jesse Crockett (Jackie) of Fredericksburg, Virginia, JR Roof (Lisa), Marvin Roof, and Johnny McKenzie all of Portsmouth, Ohio, special granddaughter Brianna Dunlop and her son Niaz Dunlop both of Raleigh, NC, numerous other grandchildren and her best friends Jeannie Price and Julia Coates. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

HARRISON "Mousie" BLEVINS JR., 47, of Dunlow, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia Harrison was born and raised in Nolan, West Virginia on October 9, 1966 to the late Harrison and Hazel Blevins. He leaves behind a wife of 20 years, Doris Blevins, a son, Jordan Rowland Blevins and a daughter, Ruth Murphy. He also leaves behind a brother, Jason Blevins of Steptown, West Virginia, 2 sisters, June Carol Blevins of Minford, Ohio and Eva Crabtree Forth of Huntington, West Virginal and numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 11:00am with Earl White and Ray Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Memory Gardens in Maher, West Virginia. Visitation was at the Chapel on Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th from 6:00-9:00pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

JAMES THURMAN LEWIS, 83, of Kenova, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the Genesis-Putnam Center in Hurricane. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens in Huntington. James was born June 13, 1930 in Wayne County WV. a son of the late Fred and Susie Riggs Lewis. He was a retired Traffic Clerk from the KRT Coal Company. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Agnes Juanita Johns Lewis and one brother Thomas "Freddie" Lewis. Survivors include one son James Michael Lewis of Ceredo, WV; one daughter Brenda K. Lewis Barbour of Kenova, WV; two granddaughters and their spouses Lauren Lewis Workman (Ben) of Huntington, WV. and Kristen Barbour Albin (Eric) of Omaha, Nebraska; one brother and his wife John F. Lewis (Sue) of Huntington, WV; one sister-in-law Mildred Lewis of Prichard, WV. and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the Lewis family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 322 Ace Avenue 7^th Floor New York, NY. 10001. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

ELSIE K. WARD, 54, of fort Gay, W.V. passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 at Three rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. She was born November 21, 1959 in Louisa, Ky. a daughter of the late Milton and Polly Jordan. She was a housewife and mother. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Brian Michael Ward; brother, James Jordan; sisters, Louise Fugett and Leona Lester. Survivors include her loving husband of 24 years, Johnny Ray Ward of Fort Gay, W.V.; daughter, Sharon Renee Ward of Fort Gay, W.V.; brothers, Willie Jordan and Robert Jordan both of Fort Gay, W.V.; sisters, Victoria Jordan, Nora Jordan, Ome Caudill all of Fort Gay, W.V.. Bertha Lunsford of Florida; funeral services were conducted 2:00 pm Monday, May 12, 2014 at Fort Gay Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Preston officiating. Burial followed at the Jordan Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.V.. Visitation will be after 6:00 pm Sunday at Fort Gay Baptist Church.

PAULINE WHITT, 72, of Ceredo, WV, (formerly of Kenova) passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2014. She was born on August 17, 1941 in Kenova, WV; a daughter of the late Alpha Blevins and Dixie (Thacker) Blevins. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Whitt, her brother Billy G. Blevins, her grandson Steven Garrett Hitchcock and his wife Shelly Nicole Hitchcock. Pauline is survived by her children: Ricky (Sandra) Hitchcock and David (Vanessa) Maynard, Barbara Hamm and Barbara’s daughters April Scaggs and Amy Perry. Also surviving are Brooklyn Nicole Hitchcock, Jada rae Perry and their mother Elizabeth Perry; Sena Maynard, Keana Maynard, Zachary Maynard, Malia Leonard, Matthew Grant, Mark Grant and Janice Blevins and many other grandchildren and her special aunt Betty Heck. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 2 PM with Pastor Scott Byard officiating; burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova, WV. Visitation was Tuesday, May 13, 2014 from 4 to 8 PM at Ceredo-Kenova funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

ROY LEE LOVE, 65, of Spencer, West Virginia died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Charleston Area Medical Center’s General Division, Charleston, West Virginia. He was born May 13, 1948 in Genoa, West Virginia a son of the late Henry H. and Anna Jean Robertson Love. He was retired and disabled, loved traveling and camping with his grandchildren and was Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Picklesimer Love; four sons, Henry Lee Love, Joey Michael Love, Steven Curtis Love and Gary Lee King, all of Spencer; four sisters, Lowilma Rutledge, Carolyn and Doris Radcliff, and Mary Ann Sheppard; five brothers, Henry, Patrick, Robert, Charles and Harold Love; and 13 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Mark Allen Love and a brother, James Love. Visiting hours will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the TAYLOR-VANDALE FUNERAL HOME, Spencer. A second visitation will take place from noon to 2:00 pm Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Morris Funeral Home in Wayne, West Virginia. A procession will leave the funeral home at 2:00 for a graveside service at the Robertson Cemetery in Genoa.

IRIS MAE WALLACE, 72, of South Point, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Fairmont Baptist Church, Dunlow with Brother Jesse Salmons and Brother Manuel Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in the Browning Cemetery, Tick ridge. She was born on June 21, 1941, in Wilsondale, WV, to the late Millard Wallace & Eliza Browning Wallace. Iris was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving is her son Arland "Buck" Haney (Mary Jo) of Chesapeake, Virginia, sister Daisy Salmons (Jesse) of Crum, WV, brothers Bazil Wallace (Joanne) of Wayne, WV, Ervin Wallace (Brenda) of Dunlow, WV and Raymond Wallace (Pearl) of Lavalette, WV. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Douglas Haney, Rachel Haney, Nick Haney, Joseph Haney & Drew Haney and three great grandchildren Graysen Haney, Kinley Haney and James Doering. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

ROBERT THOMAS COPLEY, 54, of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Fort Gay, W.V. passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at Mt. Caramel East Hospital. He was born April 21, 1960 in Louisa, Ky. a son of Pat Simmons and the late Robert Jackson Copley. He was a laborer for Capitol City Delivery Transfer Co. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Copley; Grandparents, Stella & Jack Copley and Ethel & Harlan Crabtree. Survivors include, his mother, Pat Simmons of Huntington, W.V.; two sisters, Ada Damron of Jeffersonville, Ky.; Liz Roberts of Ashland, Ky.; Step Mom, Sherry Copley of Jeffersonville, Ky.; And a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Young funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Richard Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at the Ferguson-Frazier Cemetery, ort Gay, W.V. Visitation will be 6:00 til 9:00 PM Friday at Young funeral Home.

SHERMAN ARROWOOD, 81, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Steve Williams. Burial will follow at Arrowood-Dutton Cemetery. He was born October 15, 1932 at Pilgram, Ky., a son of the late Glenn and Clora Walters-Arrowood. Sherman was a retired Applicance Technician for General Electric and was a member of Bethel United Baptist Church. Also preceding him in death were a daughter, Sherma Gayle Harless and a sister, Eula Damron. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Jo Hayton Arrowood; two daughters, Jana Ramey and husband, Charlie of Catawba, S.C., Robin Adkins and husband, Brett of Lavalette, W.Va.; a son, Matt Arrowood and wife, Tara of Huntington, W.Va.; three sisters, Betty Mills and husband, Lewis of Tomahawk, Ky., Margaret Arrowood of Westwood, Ky., Avonelle Neal of Surprise, Ariz.; three brothers, Jack Arrowood and wife, Rita of Louisa, Ky., Flem Arrowood and wife, Sandy of Johnson City, Tenn., Glen Arrowood and wife, Tennessee of Wayne, W.Va.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. The family would like to thank all the family, friends, physicians, nursing home and hospital staff for the love and care provided over the past 18 months.

DEBRA JUNE PARSONS, 60, of Ft. Gay, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 18, 1953 in Cumberland, Md., and was a nurse. Her loving husband of 39 years, Robert Glenn Parsons recently preceded her in death, along with her father, John Donald Genevie and her sister, Ann Genevie. She leaves behind two daughters, Angela Carter and her husband Matthew of Genoa, W.Va., and Syble Parsons and Matt Cooper of Wayne, W.Va.; and five grandchildren, J.R. Deranger, John R. Cooper, Syrenea Evans, Austin Carter, and Hailey Cooper; Also surviving is her mother, Syble Knight Genevie of Florida; two sisters, Cathy Genevie of England and Janet Genevie of Atlanta, Ga.; one brother, Don Genevie of Florida; one brother-in-law, David Parsons of Louisa, Ky.; and nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors too numerous to mention. A celebration of Debbie’s life will be held at a later date. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Parsons family.

CLARENCE "CLARKY" HAYES CLARKSON, 83, of Ceredo, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Clarky was retired from AT and T where he had worked as a technician. He was an avid wood worker and was a member of the WV Wood Turners Association. Clarky was a long time servant and member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo where he was a past Deacon and Treasurer. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Dotty Ester Chafin Clarkson and one sister, Betty Taylor. He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Charles Clarkson and Mark and Becky Clarkson all of Ceredo; two granddaughters, Ryan Kay and Matt Skeens of Louisville, Ky., and Jordan Rae Clarkson and her fiancé, Brian Harper of Charleston, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews; a special niece and caregiver, Sally Hanshaw, and a host of friends and church family. The family would like to express their gratitude for the care provided by Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3200 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family with the arrangements.

HELEN LOUISE WRIGHT, 89, of Wayne, went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2014. Those left to cherish her memory are Norman devoted husband of 69 years; daughter Jennifer (Charley) Evans; son Doug (Cheryl) Wright; son Randy (Cathy) Wright; son Steve (Susan) Wickline; son Larry Wickline and his fiancée Judith Campbell; her beloved 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; and special friends Judy Peck and Sally Ferguson. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

DONALD W. PRATT passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born November 20, 1926 in Radnor, West Virginia to the late Fred and Grace Hampton Pratt. Donald retired from the Bissman Company after 29 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Julie Doss Pratt; children, Rhonda Shears, Gregory (Sherry) Pratt and Gary Pratt; grandchildren, Mark (Debbie) Shears, Charmmy (Mikey) Penney, Gesica (Dusty) Webb, Julee (Ashton) Pratt Taylor and Ryan (Mel) Pratt; and great-grandchildren, Morgan Shears, Michael and Caylynn Penny, Bailey and Blake Webb, Ashton and Alyvia Taylor, all of Mansfield. He is also survived by a brother, Ralph Pratt of Huntington, WV; sisters, Dorothy Ross of Genoa, WV, Betty Hollis of Huntington, WV, Lois Cremeans of St. Albans, WV and Patty King of Louisa, KY; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Fred Pratt, Jr. and Willis "Pete" Pratt; and two sisters, Bertha Gibson and Racine Emery. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2014 in the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Rd. The funeral service will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Mark Barth officiating. Burial will follow in Windsor Cemetery with military honors presented by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to OhioHealth MedCentral Home Care and Hospice, 335 Glessner Avenue, Mansfield, OH 44903.

DAVID KEITH MAY, 75, of Ceredo-Kenova, went to be with the Lord on Saturday May 17, 2014, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born January 29, 1939, in Huntington, a son of the late Russell and Gladys Riggs May of Huntington. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; a dear brother, Arnold Russell May Jr.; his angel granddaughter, Allison Ann May; and a dear nephew, "Eddie" Dyer. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Juanita Faye Thacker May; their five children, Pamela May of Ceredo-Kenova, David Jr. and Helen May of New Haven, Ind., Robert and Brenda May of Huntington, Russell and Jennifer May of Huntington and Thomas and Angela May of Huntington; nine grandchildren, Keifer May, Joe May, Bobby May, Jared May, Edan May, Daniel May, Justin Hogsett, Zac May and Kaitlin May; seven brothers and sisters, Don and Carolyn May of Ashland, Ky., Daniel and Elaine May of Huntington, Sylvia and Bobby Fortner of Huntington, Grace and Gary Scarberry of Huntington, Florence May of Chesapeake, Ohio, William and Sandy May of Cannonsburg, Ky., and Darlene and Jim Dyer of Chesapeake, Ohio; a host of loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church, Huntington, with Rev. Jody Fortner and Rev. Willie May officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Kilgore Cemetery, on German Ridge. Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 93 Kenova. Friends may gather with the family from 1 p.m. Tuesday until time of service at the church. The family would like to give thanks to the caregivers of in home hospice and the staff and members of the Hospice House. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Oceana, W.Va.

BILLY "RUSTY" WARD passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday May 21, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Greg Page. Burial will follow at the Ward Cemetery, Haynies Branch, Huntington, W.Va. Billy was a graduate of Buffalo High School class of 1968, Marshall University and the owner of Clubs Fore U. He was born on December 12, 1950, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of Ray Curtis and Bertha Mae Marshall Ward. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife Janet RyKoskey Ward; son and companion Shane and Christina Ward, son Brandon Ward, stepson and daughter-in-law Aaron and Teresa Moore, stepson and companion Jeremy Moore and Jamie; four grandchildren, Nik Ward, A.J., Cole and Jordyn Moore; brother and sister in law, Michael and Terri Ward, and sister Raenette Ward, and nieces and nephews Bethany Hatfield, Taylor, Aaron and Nicole Ward. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. Billy was loved and will be missed by all.

CLETIS W. ADKINS, 82, of Huntington, went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2014, at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 1, 1932, in Beech Fork, W.Va. He was the last surviving child of 10 of the late Olum and Rosabell White Adkins. During his life he worked 27 years at Kerr Class and retired from the Cabell County Board of Education. He was a member of 5th Ave. Freewill Baptist Church. Preceding him in death was his son, Greg Adkins. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lola Bills Adkins; his children, Robin Perry and her husband Roy, Tammy Adkins, and Tim Adkins and his wife Nancy; his grandchildren, Dwayne and Shawn Perry, Amber and Tisha Adkins; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel by the Rev. Dan Ross. Burial will be in Baylous Cemetery, Salt Rock. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

VIRGINIA LOUISE COPLEY, 76 of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on May 17, 2014. She was born on September 13, 1937, in Marshall County, Kentucky, the daughter of James Kelly Mathis and Retha Butler Mathis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother Pearl Mathis, her sister Martha Nell Sweet and grandson Michael Anthony Perry. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her husband Richard Thomas Copley, her daughters Cleta (Perry) Kitts of Huntington, and Debra (Dean) Cusatis of Graham, N.C.; her brother James Kelly Mathis Jr. and her step-brother Bobby Payne and step-sister Jackie Dreon. Also surviving are her four grandchildren, Thomas Perry III, Melanie Davis, Perry Kitts Jr. and Justin Kitts; her eight great-grandchildren, Samantha, Kennedy and Drake Davis, Jessica and Natalie Perry and Jade, Melody and Calliope Kitts. Funeral services will be conducted at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at noon with Pastor Scott Byard officiating; burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

LOWELL FRANKLIN FERGUSON, 73, Huntington, WV, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. He was born July 22, 1940 in Wayne County, a son of the late Harry Ferguson and Clara Thompson Ferguson Ross. He was a retired checker for Ford Motor Company. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Charlene Wisner Ferguson; a daughter, Sherry Bundy of Huntington; three sons, Samuel Ferguson, and Timothy Maynard (Kathy), all of Michigan, and Elden Dement of Huntington; five grandchildren, Andrew, Dewayne, Keith, Dalton and Alasin. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Brother Herman Dingess officiating. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday.

JOHN JAY SIMMONS JR., 20, of Genoa, WV, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 at East Lynn, WV. Funeral services will b conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Rev. Otis Bowens officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born August 28, 1993 in Orlando, FL, a son of John Jay Simmons of Genoa, WV, and Lila Kay Osburn Johnson (Glen) of Dunlow, WV. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Thomas Osburn and John Jasper Simmons, uncles Larry Randall, Tom, and Charles (Boo Boo) Osburn. Additional survivors include his maternal grandmother, Loretta Osburn of East Lynn, WV and his paternal grandmother, Pauline Simmons of Brooksville, FL; a brother, Joe Simmons of Dunlow, WV; uncles and aunts, Taeger Osburn (Brenda) of East Lynn, Rhonda Combs (Clemith) of Wayne, and Linda Gold of Brooksville, FL, Shirley and Ersel Sias, Joyce Martins and Owen Peck, Wilma Toppins, Carolyn Wilson, Harold and Tina Johnson, and Linda Becker; great uncles and aunts, George and Tuddy Kermans, Gaynelle and Earl Self, all of Wayne, WV, Charley and Whitey Adkins, Patty and Pete Dyer, Charles and Katie Queen, all of East Lynn, WV, Bill and Donna Queen of Dearborn Heights, MI, Larry Osburn, Clinton Osburn, Janice and Ray McCoy of WV, Herman Hinkle, Mark Hinkle, Richard Hinkle,Jerry Hinkle, all of Brooksfield, FL; step-sisters, Rachel Johnson, Rebecca Wallace, and Glenna Stepp (Chris); nieces and nephews, Brandi Watts, James Watts, Hunter Wallace, Brooklyn Wallace and Sophia Sammons; and numerous friends and other family who will love and miss him tremendously. He helped everyone and everyone loved him dearly. He was a great son, brother and friend. Pallbearers will be Tyler Ramey, Ronnie Frye, Corey Frye, B.J. Maynard, Bill Allen, and Jack Allen. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.

RAY McCOY, 70, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Monday, May 19, 2014, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Amos Prince; burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Ray was born August 28, 1943, in Crum, W.Va., a son of the late Ireland and Malinda Hunt McCoy. He was a retired employee of the Muth Lumber Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ireland McCoy and one sister, Nina McCoy Larsen. His survivors include his wife Lavina E. McCoy; two sons, Danny (Dolly) Crisp and James Ray Crisp; five brothers, Guy McCoy, Jay McCoy, Jess (Dottie) McCoy, Joe McCoy, Frank (Sandy) McCoy, four sisters, Gay Riley, Fay Staley, Nola (Gary) Martin, Barbara Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends that will miss him greatly. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

MARY VANCE, 95, of Ceredo, W.Va., widow of Hassel Vance, passed away Monday May 19, 2014, at Heritage Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jim Richards. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. She was born February 15, 1919, in Prestonsburg, Ky., a daughter of the late Anthony and Laura Hamilton. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two sons, Hugh Vance and Lowell Vance. Survivors include two daughters-in-law, Kay Vance and Rose Vance; grandchildren Stephanie and Leslie Vance and Dave, John and Brian Vance; two sisters, Drexie Bledsoe and Artie Butcher and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon until service time on Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

DONALD A. ROSS, 79, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Darrell Wooten officiating. Burial will follow in Spurlock Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. He was born December 1, 1934, in Wayne, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his father Otto Ross, a special mother and father who raised him, Kay and Tennessee Cooksey. He was also preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Chatterton Ross and a brother Robert Ross. He worked for the Kenny Shoe Company and retired from Owens-Illinois. He was a member of the Western Star Lodge 11 AF&AM and was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of American Legion Post 177, Barboursville, Moose Lodge and the DAV. Don was an avid steel guitar player, very talented on the bass and banjo and enjoyed performing with his brothers over the years. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Tonya and Nate Anderson of Barboursville; a son Dwane Ross of Barboursville; two grandchildren, Madalyn Cooper and Jordan Ross; a brother Bill Ross of Teays Valley, W.Va.; a sister and brother-in-law Pat and Dennis Stonestreet of Glasgow, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com. The family will receive friends on Friday after noon at Beard Mortuary.

EDGAR RAY MEDDINGS, 58, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at noon Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. He was born on December 9, 1955, in West Hamlin, W.Va., to the late Clarence Ray Meddings and Dolla Mae Hager Meddings Harvey. Edgar was a Baptist by faith, a bus driver for Wayne County Board of Education and an Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his favorite Aunt Dessie Adkins. Surviving are his loving wife of 32 years Vickie Lynn Dotson Meddings, daughters Chastity, Ashley, Jennifer, Natasha, Brittany and Mikayla Meddings, sons Derek, Jacob, Marcus, Morgan and Michael Meddings, all of Wayne; sisters Lori Baker of California, Angela Greathouse of Ohio and Kathy Johnson of Huntington; brothers Dewayne Hummel of North Carolina and Joey and Brian Harvey, both of Ohio. Edgar is also survived by three grandchildren, Skyler, Cameron and Riley Meddings, his step-father Joe Harvey of Marietta, Ohio and favorite "Aunt" Judy Jarrell of Ohio. Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Sunday.

GLEN DALE ROMANS, 65 of Wayne, WV, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Monday, May 26, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Ivory Williamson and Elder Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. He was born July 25, 1948 in Genoa, WV a son of the late Lattie and Augusta Tomblin Romans. He was a member of the Laborer’s Local #543 for 47 years and the Concrete Mason’s Local # 887 in Charleston, WV for 45 years. Glen was also a faithful member of Echo United Baptist Church in Wayne, WV. Also preceding him in death were a brother, Roy E. Romans and his eldest grandson, Brandon Lee Dalton. Survivors include his loving wife of just short of 47 years, Phyllis Ann Crockett Romans; three children, Glen Dale Romans, II and wife, Patricia, Regina R. Williamson and husband, Sanford, Jr., Deborah G. Osburn and husband, Shawn all of Wayne, WV; seven grandchildren, Courtney A. Romans, Sanford Williamson, III, Justin Adkins and wife, Chelsea, Joshua Williamson, Amanda J. Williamson, Tasha Maynard and Joseph Glen Williamson; three great-grandchildren, Leelah Jodale Romans, Jaylah Neace and Joshua Cole Williamson; a brother, Leonard Ray Romans of Kenova, WV; two sisters, Jewell G. Hall of Huntington, WV and Rita Ashworth and husband, Lou of South Webster, OH; a special sister-in-law, Olivia Maze of Lavalette, WV; eight nephews, Roy E. Romans, Jr., Chris Romans, Edward Glen Romans, Lenny Romans, Anthony Romans, Roger Dale Kilgore, Lou Ashworth and Homer Lee Carter; four nieces, Katrina Stambaugh, Angela Stambaugh, Kimberly R$omans and Tamra Maze Williamson; several great nieces and nephews, a host of very special neighbors, friends and loved ones along with his church family of which he loved dearly. Friends may call from 12:00 pm to service time at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

HOBERT LANE COOK, 74, of Lavalette, husband of Herma Artis Cook, died May 22, 2014, at home. There will be private family services. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements.

WILLIAM DAVID PARSONS, 90, Fort Gay, W.V. passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 at his home. He was born September 12, 1923 in Fort Gay, W.V. a son of the late Samuel and Nary Webb Parsons. He was a retired sawmill laborer and he was of Baptist faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Goldie Jean Thompson Parsons; three sons, Nathan E. Thompson, Bobby J. Thompson and Samuel A. Parsons. Survivors include, one daughter, Loretta Parsons Kitts of Fort Gay, W.V.; son, David R. Parsons of Kenova, W.V.; brothers, Franklin Parsons of Fort Gay, W.V.; Arthur Parsons of Kenova, W.V.; sister, Blanche Stiltner of Prichard, W.V.; 14 Grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Monday, May 26, 2014 at Young funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Kitts officiating. Burial will follow at the William David Parsons Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.V.; Visitation will be 6:00 til 9:00 pm Sunday at Young funeral Home Chapel.

WILLIAM HOMER FERGUSON, 89, of Genoa, W.Va., died Friday, May 23, 2014. He was born February 23, 1925 in Wayne County, a son of the late Joseph and Fannie Ferguson. His wife, Ollie Robinson Ferguson, also preceded him in death along with three brothers, Sherman Ferguson, Raymond Ferguson, and Jim Ferguson, all of Dunlow. Homer was a Veteran of World War II, a 3rd degree Master Mason, and retired from Carbide Plant in Ashtabula, Oh. Survivors include three daughters, Phyllis Aker, Sherry Shallop, and Tammy Ferguson, all of Pennsylvania; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters, Mazie Copley, Hazel Stamper, and Irene Jarrell all of Dunlow; special friends, James and Mary Preece; and host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Dallas Stephens officiating. Burial will follow at Twin Oaks Cemetery, Big Branch. Friends called after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

VOLLIE A. BLOSS, 80, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to his heavenly home on May 24, 2014, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1934, a son of the late Floyd and Genia Bloss. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Norma June; his brothers, Charles, Sanders, Leonard and Frank Bloss; sisters, Elizabeth Plymale and Katherine Esque; and a special nephew, Danny Bloss. He is survived by his brother, Herman (Jeanine) Bloss; his sisters, Nettie (Ernie) Shank, Claretta Edwards; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Margaret and Jim Lambert; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Jarvis and Margaret Bloss. Vollie was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of Trinity Chapel. Some of Vollie's favorite activities were camping, boating, woodworking, apple butter and molasses making, whittling at the lake with his pals and keeping up with the comings and goings at Sugarwood Golf Course. Also surviving are Loretta and Kenny Smith, who loved and cared for Vollie; a special nephew, Thomas (Judy) Bloss; his Mountain Fever (Glory Bound) Kids, Richard and Peggy Napier, Marlin and Peggy Oldaker, Bertha Thompson and Loretta Smith and many nieces, nephews and friends who loved Vollie. Special thanks to Lavalette EMS, his doctors, Gentiva Home Health and Doris for their loving care. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Greg Wells. Burial will follow in Bloss Family Cemetery, Wayne County, W.Va. His nephews will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, National Center, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 or to The National Kidney Foundation, 3109 Forbes Ave., Suite 101, Pittsburg, PA 15213. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

CLIFFORD DARRELL HATTEN, 75, of Prichard, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byrd officiating. Interment will follow in the Henry Hatten Cemetery in Prichard. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Clifford was born March 20, 1939, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Henry Garland and Reba Ellen Lowe Hatten. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He loved the outdoors working, hunting and fishing. He was a foreman at the Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation Department for 17 years and a foreman and superintendent for the Huntington Park Board for 25 years. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Wayman Henry, Lunda Bruce and Amos Monroe Hatten; four sisters, Beatrice Irene Adkins, Beulah Chenault, Doris Jude and Carol Lambert. Survivors include his wife, Edna Hatten; three sons, Randolph Hatten (Debbie) of Prichard, Mark Hatten of Colorado Springs, Colo., Wade Hatten of Lexington, Ky.; one daughter, Diane Pierce of Prichard; one brother, Glen Ray Hatten (Jan) of Park Wood, Washington; and a brother-in-law, Claude Jude. Clifford is also survived by three granddaughters, Sarah Lou Rae, Shirley Lynn Pierce and Courtney Hatten, all of Prichard; three stepgrandsons, Gary and Chris Thacker of Prichard and Bradley Pennington of Kenova; one stepgranddaughter, Brandi Pennington of Kenova; and one stepgreat-granddaughter. The Amercian Legion Post #93 Honor Guard will perform graveside rites. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the Hatten family. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, Inc. P.O. Box 464 Huntington, WV 25709-0464. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

VIRGIL CECIL WILLIAMSON, 78, Fort Gay, W.V. passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. He was born July 21, 1935 in Gay, W.V. a son of the late Allen Taylor and California Ramey Williamson Sr.. He was a sawmill laborer and was member of the Church of God. In addition to his parents was preceded in death by brothers, Solomon Williamson, William A. Williamson, Tommy W. Williamson, R. Paul Williamson and Lawrence D. Williamson; sisters, Loise Williamson Thompson, Basilla Williamson Kirk, and Williamson Walls. Survivors include, one brother, Allen Taylor "Betty" Williamson Jr. of Mansfield, Ohio Graveside service was conducted 11:00 am Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Porter Cemetery, Fort Gay.

MR. PEARL E. BOOTH, 94, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with his Lord Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Woodlands Retirement Community in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. He was born April 12, 1920 in Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late Elba and Emily Smith Booth. Pearl was a retired insurance agent and a member of Grace Gospel Church. He served as Wayne County Commissioner for 30 years, along with one term as Wayne County Assessor and was past President of the Tri-State Airport Authority. His loving wife, Emma P. Booth preceded him in death, along with an infant daughter; three sisters, Mae Booth, Beulah Booth, Talitha McSweeney; three brothers, Morris Gaston Booth, Curtis Booth, Elston Booth; two cousins that were raised as his brother and sister, Dennis Preston and Fontella Lett; and a great-grandson, Jonathan Elias McClure. Survivors include a son Mark Booth and wife, Teri; a sister Josa Belle Bennett; three grandchildren, Carrie Harper and husband Tim, Sara McClure and husband Brian, Leigh Anne Reynolds and husband Chris; two great-grandchildren, Grace Harper and Amira Harper. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. The family would especially like to thank the Direct Care nurses and aides of the Woodlands Health Care. These fine professionals were so caring and gentle with our father and grandfather. We appreciate you so much more than we can express.

ERNEST JAKE HILDERBRAND, 52, of Genoa died May 27, 2014, in the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted noon Friday, Ferguson Branch House of Prayer, Dunlow; burial follows in Crabtree Cemetery, Dunlow. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements by Hatfield Funeral Chapel, Toler, Ky. www.hatfieldfc.com.

CHARLOTTE WHITEHEAD, 89, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Fred Ferguson and Pastor Mark Booth officiating. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born on January 16, 1925, in Wayne, a daughter of the late Clarence and Myrtle Sansom Smith. Charlotte was a member of Wayne Baptist Church, was a retired head cashier for Chandlers Plywood Products and also worked in the accounting department for Northern Wayne County PSD. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Jack Whitehead, daughter Connie Smith and two brothers, Clarence and Jack Smith. Surviving is her son-in-law Thomas Smith of Wayne, W.Va.; two grandsons, Aaron Smith (Mary) of Culloden, W.Va., and Andrew Smith (Jennifer) of Huntington, W.Va.; two great-grandchildren Connor and Kennadi Smith; and brother Clyde Smith (Lona) of Seminole, Florida. Charlotte is also survived by many other special family members, including Nancy and Ray Bean of Huntington, W.Va., Lora and Jeremy Pullin and their children Cameron and Kaitlyn of Flatwoods, Kentucky. Special thanks to her caregivers Barbara Robertson, Joyce Napier, Gornita Lester, Andi Queen and staff of Hospice of Huntington. Friends may call from noon until 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

BARBARA RUTH SPEARS, 81, of Fort Gay died May 27, 2014, in J. J. Jordans Geriatric Center in Louisa, Ky. She was born November 22, 1932 in Fort Gay, W.V. a daughter of the late Ballard and Nada Wellman Boys. She was a retired Postmaster of Salt Petre W.V., a member of Salt Petre Christian Baptist Church and a member of Eastern Star. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by daughters, Betty Rae Spears, Dana Lynn Spears, Fridea and Colin Kelley, and Connie Hanshaw; brother, Russell Boys; Surviving is her loving husband, Willie Ray Spears of Fort Gay, W.V.; two sons, Buck "Patty" Spears and Billy "Tammy" Spears all of Fort Gay, W.V.; brother, Robert Boys of Fort Gay, W.V.; Grandchildren, Lisa Methax, Jill Kitts, Amanda Jackson, Colin Kelley, Robbie Spears, Bobbie Spears and Lacy Spears; 8 Great Grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted 12:00 pm Friday, May 30, 2014 at Salt Petre Christian Baptist Church, Fort Gay, W.V. with Rev. Frank Copley officiating. Burial will follow at Wellman Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.V. Visitation was 6:00 til 9:00 PM Thursday at Salt Petre Christian Baptist Church.

VERLIN DIAL "DOODLE" WHEELER, 94, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in the Edgemont Manor in Lucasville, Ohio. Doodle was born June 10, 1919, in Lavalette, W.Va., a son of the late Lewis "Dink" Hobart and June Etta Morrison Wheeler. He served in the U.S. Army Paratroopers 82nd Airborne from 1944-1946 in Georgia and California. He worked for the Nickel Plant and spent most of his life selling cars for Andy Fowler at First City Auto and Dutch Miller Chevrolet, he also enjoyed watching NASCAR racing. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gordon Wiley "Jack" Wheeler and Lloyd Glenn Wheeler; three sisters, Elizabeth "Sissy" Owens Ivester, Berneice "Sugar" Bunn and Ima Mae Donahoe Meadows, and several nieces and nephews. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra "Sandee" Craft (Kirby) of Goodyear, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Tami Morgan of Las Vegas, Nev., "Verlin" Daron Morgan of Las Vegas, Nev., and Kevin Kirby Craft of Goodyear, Ariz.; nine great-grandchildren, Jade Morgan, Heather Craft, Holly Craft, Kirby D. Craft, Courtani Morgan, Daron Morgan Jr,. Anthony Morgan, Cheyanne Morgan and Augie Morgan; and two great- great-grandchildren, Trinity and Taryn of Las Vegas, Nev. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the Wheeler family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

ERNIE LEE LYCANS, 68, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. He was born September 17, 1945, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Harkins J. and Alice Fry Lycans. Ernie retired from Columbus Auto Parts in Columbus, Ohio where he lived for 33 years prior to moving back to Huntington in 2002. He was an active member of the United Auto Workers Union and staunch labor union supporter throughout his life. He was a member of the Central Freewill Baptist Church and loved his church and church family. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Violet Lycans Osburn and Freida Lycans Van Gundy. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Brenda Ramey Lycans; a brother Pastor Keith Lycans (Barbara) of Dade City, Fla.; and a very special brother-in-law Bryce Ramey. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va, with Pastor Steve Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Friends may call one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.

WEALTHA MAE BLANKENSHIP, 73, of Huntington, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014, at a local health care facility. The Wayne County native was born March 29, 1941, a daughter to the late Everett and Ethel Clark Maynard. Ms. Blankenship was a former employee of Cabell County Heath Department and homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Glendola Adkins and Katie Clark; and granddaughter, Amanda Codi Black. She is survived by two daughters, Kennya (John) Black of Scottown, Ohio, and Tammy Ross and Raymond Mills of Huntington; son, Harvey (Angie) Blankenship of South Point, Ohio; two brothers, Arlie Maynard and Allen Maynard of Prichard, W.Va.; sister, Dorothy Overby of Wayne; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh Street, Ironton, Ohio, is assisting the family with arrangements.

GEORGIA ELIZABETH BLIFFEN ISAACS, formerly of McConnell, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at her family farm in East Lynn with her husband by her side, after an extended illness. Georgia was born October 6, 1927, in Whitman, WV to Rufus Jess and Mary Alice (Carver) Bliffen. Georgia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Edward Isaacs. Her daughters Susan Crites of Granite Falls, NC and Jeannie (Emil "Junebug") Gore of McConnell, Grandchildren Cyndia (Wally) Perkins of Hickory, NC, John Gore of McConnell, Dianna Gore (Ronnie) Pack of Whitman, Michael (Hillary) Gore of Milton, and Christopher (Martha) Mullins of Hickory, NC. Great Grandchildren Quisha Robinson, Hali Wolford, Cody Gore, Christen Pack, Waliyah Perkins, Taylor Gore, Carlee Pack, Johnathan Gore, Nicolas Blackburn, London Gore and Lydia Mullins. Great Great Grandchildren Makayla Robinson, Julian Gore, Jaden Meade, and Tianna Brown. Siblings Joyce (Carl) Thompson of Tawas, MI, Anna (Jim) Gutierez of Fullerton, CA, Mary Jane (Donald) Bartrum of Sun City, CA, Helen (Clarance) Elkins of West Logan, WV, Michael (Jade) Bliffen of Long Beach, CA, Jerry Bliffen, of Fullerton, CA and Sherry Gerard of La Palma, CA. Preceeded in death by brothers Jesse "Jack" Bliffen, Dr. Gary Bliffen, Ralph Bliffen, Johnny Bliffen, and Charles Bliffen. Services were conducted at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 1, 2014 at the Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services at Chapmanville, WV with Rev. Lonnie Gore officiating. Burial followed in the Highland Memory Gardens at Godby, WV. Friends may call Sunday from 1:00 PM till time of the services at the Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services at Chapmanville.

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