THELMA HOPE ADKINS, 75, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Minister Emual Adkins. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery. She was born September 30, 1939 in East Lynn, a daughter of the late Elmer and Reba Lester Adkins. She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Mark Anthony Adkins, Jr., and one sister, Dicyellen Burns. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Sheffield of Huntington, and a special "son-in-law" Alan Sheffield; two sons, Carlos M. Adkins of Huntington, and Mark A. Adkins and his wife, Melanie of South Point; sisters Elizabeth Scarberry and Louise Maynard and her husband, J.W., all of Cleveland, Ohio; brothers, Elmer Adkins Jr, and his wife, Agnes of East Lynn, Anthony Adkins and his wife Sybil, and Cecil Adkins and his wife, Goldie, all of Huntington; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Cabell Home Health, especially Brenda Damron and Michael Fraley, and the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for all of their kindness and care during mom's illness. Visitation will be after noon, Wednesday, at the funeral home.

ELIZABETH L. SPRING, of Huntington, died October 4, 2014 at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville Ohio. She is the daughter of Jeffrey M. Spring of Toronto, Ohio and mother Stacey L. Plummer and Ronald D. Plummer- step father of Huntington. Elizabeth graduated from Spring Valley High School and attended Marshall University in Huntington. Surviving is a daughter, Chelsie L. Spring of Steubenville, Ohio, two nephews Charles and Bryan Barr of Steubenville, Ohio, one niece Kimrie Staley of South Point, Ohio. One sister and best friend Brittanie L. Spring of Steubenville, Ohio, step-sisters Brooke Plummer of South Point, and Nicole Spring of Toronto, Ohio. Stepbrothers Jason Gillespie of Lansing, Michigan, and Jeffrey Spring Jr. of Toronto, Ohio. One surviving grandmother Donna Plummer of Huntington, a special Aunt Kathy Booth and cousin Mike Booth of Huntington. Elizabeth loved sports and music and was a free wheeling spirit who had many friends. She has left us way too soon and will be sadly missed. Service will be at the convenience of the family. Schultz Funeral Home of Mingo Junction, Ohio is assisting with arrangements. To leave an online condolence visit www.schuetzfuneralhome.com.

HAYDEN ODELL RUSSELL, 4, died Oct. 5, 2014 at home. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at funeral home.

HENRY KETCHERSID, 77, formerly of Chicago, IL and Dingess, WV, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born February 19, 1937 at Garland, WV, a son of the late Jesse and Lucy Rock Ketchersid. A sister, Juanita Deskins, and brothers Arnold, Jesse and Roy Ketchersid, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Imogene Messer Ketchersid; two daughters, Angie Virene (Bob), and Janeen Giza (Dan), all of Chicago; three sons, Bruce and Bert Ketchersid of Dingess, WV, and Brian Ketchersid of Chicago; two sisters, Ollie Lewis and Polly Kimble of Wayne, WV; a brother, Frank Ketchersid of Chicago; four grandchildren, Bradley, B.J., Tiffany and Megan. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Brother Scott Marshall and Brother Arbie Rice. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. Friends called from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the House of Prayer, Dingess, WV, and after 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.

NILE MEADE, 52, of Marrowbone, West Virginia passed away on October 5, 2014 at his home after a lingering battle with cancer. Nile was born on July 15, 1962 to Nora Spaulding Meade of Marrowbone, West Virginia and the late Shelby Ray Meade. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by one brother, Donnie Meade. Nile is survived by his loving wife, Laura (Messer) Meade, two children; Alexander Nile Meade and Ashley Nicole Meade all from Marrowbone, West Virginia. He is also survived by his mother; Nora Spaulding Meade, brothers; Ernest (Mary) Meade of Marrowbone, WV, Shelby (Laura) Meade of Williamson, WV, Douglas (Dorothy Dottie) Meade of Chillicothe, Ohio, Bryant (Christy) Meade of Fort Gay, and sisters; Brenda (Alva Lee) Maggard of Mill Creek, WV, Yvonne Meade of Lovely, KY and Lisa (Timothy) DeRamcy of Marrowbone, WV. Nile was a beloved uncle, cousin and friend to so many. He was a faithful christian who loved to talk about his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Nile didn’t want to say goodbye – Its just so long for a little while. Funeral services were held at the Marrowbone Freewill Baptist Church on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 1 p.m. with Bryant Meade officiating. Burial will follow at the Brewer Cemetery in Marrowbone, WV. Friends may visit at the church on Monday, October 6, 2014 starting at 7:00pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond- Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

CHRISTOPHER ALLEN HOGSTON, 45, of Webbville, Ky. passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014 at his home. He was born December 5, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Arnett Hogston Sr. and Connie Napier Hogston Cooper. He was a construction worker and was of Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Arnett Hogston Jr.; and Randy Hogston; one sister, Tina Penix. Survivors include, his loving wife, Edith Hogston of Webbville, Ky.; mother, Connie Sue Cooper; father, Arnett Hogston Sr.; three sons, Christopher Allen Hogston Stlitner; Carl James Albert McKiney and William Joseph (BJ) McKinney; one daughter, Debra Anna Mitchell; 5 Grandchildren; one special niece, Christina Sue Penix; one special nephew, Franklin J. Penix; 3 nieces, 4 nephews; 4 special cousins, Rick, Terri, Jeanie, and Rickie Hogston; special sister-in-law, Ruth McKinney; special uncle, Lincus K. Hogston. Graveside service will be conducted 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the Hogston Cemetery, Fallsburg, Ky. with Lincus Hogston and Burl Lewis officiating. Visitation will be 11:00am til 1:30pm Wednesday at Young Funeral Home.

ROBERTA "BERTA" CYRUS WATTS, 78, of Lavalette, WV, passed this life and went home to be with her Lord on Monday, October 6, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. She was born on February 12, 1936, at Fort Gay, WV, a daughter of the late Boyd Cyrus and Calpernia "Pernie" Ball Cyrus. Berta was a homemaker and a former member of Faith Baptist Church, Cannonsburg, Ky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. Survivors include her loving husband Lucian Watts, three daughters Brenda King (William) of Elkview, WV, Judy Holbrook (Pat) of Grayson, KY, and Patricia Benedict (Jeff) of Wheeling, WV, four sons: Dale Watts (Becky) of Ashland, KY, Danny Watts (Loretta) of South Point, Ohio, Thomas Watts (Sheila) of Louisville, KY, Michael Watts (Michelle) of South Point, Ohio and one sister Loretta "Reda" Robertson of Genoa, WV. Berta is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

ALAM LEE RAMEY CLARK, 85, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the lord Monday, October 6, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born May 31, 1929 in East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late James Fielden Ramey and Norma Frances Price Ramey. She was a homemaker and a member of Guyandotte Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Clark; five sisters, Florida McCoy, Elsie Wagner, Mary Ramey, Sarah Adkins, and Thelma Price; seven brothers, Christian, Norman, Everett, Thomas, James, Robert, and Chester. Survivors include one daughter, Helen Brown of Huntington; four sons, Joe Ramey of Prichard, W.Va, James R. Ramey of Wayne, W.Va, Robert Thierry and his wife Peggy of Genoa, W.Va, and Jeffery Thierry of Portsmouth, Ohio; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home in Wayne. Burial will follow at the Ramey Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

ERIE JAY PERRY, 86, of Kenova, passed away Tuesday October 7, 2014, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1928 in Stirrot, WV, a son of the late George and Tennie Fry Perry. E. J. retired as Security Guard for Wackenhut, loved to play and sing Country Music and fishing. He was a member of Church of Christ. Surviving is his adoring wife of 65 years, Garnette Scarberry Perry, their children, Erie Dale Perry (Esther Bolin), of Huntington, WV and Daphne Cremeans (Kelvin II) of Milton, WV, grandchildren, Rochelle, Rikhi, Indra, and very special grandson, Damon, and six great grandchildren. Brother, Harrison Hezikiah Perry of Kenova, many nieces, nephews and family, all loved, and special friend Connie Cole. Graveside service was 1:30 p.m. Friday October 10, 2014 at Docks Creek Cemetery in Kenova. Pastor Bobby Holland officiated. Visitation was 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday at the Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home, Panola Street, Catlettsburg. Condolences may be sent to: kilgorecollierfuneralhome.com.

(PD - 10/11/2014) GERALDINE WROBLEWSKI, 69, formerly of Ceredo, mother of Gary (Denitta) and Ron (Amber) Wroblewski, grandmother of six grandchildren; Remembrance service will be 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Locust Grove Baptist Church, Kenova.

JERRY MICHAEL SPAULDING, 48, of Kermit, West Virginia passed away on October 11, 2014 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Kentucky. He was born on November 7, 1965 to Grethel Conn of Crum, West Virginia and the late Ervin Spaulding. In addition to his father he is preceded by one son, Jerry Ervin Spaulding and one sister, Debbie Alley. Jerry is survived by wife, Roberta Spaulding of Kermit, West Virginia; children, Brittany and Josh Muncy of Betsy Maynard, his baby, his son, Benji and Courtney Maynard and daughter in law, Jessica Thompson all of Kermit, West Virginia, grandchildren, Brooklyn and Addison Spaulding of Kermit, WV, Baby Junior of Louisa, Kentucky and Bryson and Peyton Muncy of Kermit, WV. He is also survived by his mother, Grethel Conn, father in law, Bob Richardson of Ohio, step father, George New of Crum; sisters, Brenda (Ray) Jude and Connie Spaulding Maynard both of Crum, WV, Billie Jean Butcher of Paintsville, Kentucky, along with five nephews and four nieces. He was loved by many friends and family and will be missed dearly. Funeral services were held at the Golden Springs Church in Stonecoal, WV on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 2:00pm with Ken Allen and Jess Allen officiating. Burial followed at the Spaulding Cemetery on Stonecoal. Friends visited at the church on Monday and Tuesday starting at 6:00 pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

LARRY SCOTT MANNING ROBINSON, "The Egg Man", Born January 30, 1959, passed away Sunday October 12, 2014 at 3:36 a.m. at the Meadowview Regional Hospital with his loving wife Julie Manning, daughters Lindsay Swanner and Angelica Marquez, son Javier Marquez and son-in-law Brandon Swanner by his side. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and papaw. He was preceded in death by his father Eligaha Robinson, mother Dale Robinson and his beloved dog Paison. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Julie Manning, Carlisle, daughter and son-in-law Lindsay and Brandon Swanner, Carlisle, Larianne and Bruce Swanner, TN, Tatum Canady, Williamsburg, Ryan Allee. Louisville, Javier Marquez, Carlisle, Jeremiah and Meghan Brown, Carlisle, Sasha Marquez, South Carolina, Angelica Marquez, Morehead and Ignacia Marquez, Lexington, his grandchildren, John Swanner, Kaelyn Perry, Eligaha Swanner, Daisie Swanner and Brayden Brown, all of Carlisle, Damien Swanner, Cassie, Chelsea and Morgan Canady, Williamsburg, Dakota Beatty, Lexington, Evan Winnie, New York, Michael, Luciano, Anthony and Annekin Allee, North Carolina. Six sisters and four brothers, Pam and Scott Bohne, Illinois, Rockie and Dennis Hurrell, Colorado, Patti Bauman, Michigan, Peggy Robinson, Ohio, Emmy and Roger Hatch, Ohio, Delores and Jeff Herndon, Alabama, Randy and Anne Robinson, West Virginia, Sam and Sheria Robinson, West Virginia, Rob Robinson, West Virginia and Noah Robinson, Germany, also several nieces, nephews and a host of friends whom he loved very much. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Friday October 17 at the Young Funeral Home in Louisa, Ky with Pastor Terry Meredith and Rev. Roger Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in the Buck Robinson Family Cemetery, Dunlow, West Virginia. Visitation 6 – 8 pm Thursday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

WALTER JOHNSON, 91, of Logan, Oh., formerly of Dunlow, W.Va., is rejoicing in the presence of the Lord, forever to praise his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Walter went home on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Logan Health Care Center. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2014 at the Fairmont United Baptist Church by Pastor Jesse Allen. Burial will follow in the Lycans Cemetery. Walter was born on Jenny’s Creek in Kermit, W.Va., to the late James Johnson and Betty Ann Spaulding Thomas. Also preceding him in death was his step-father Burbridge Thomas; step-mother Zinny Dillon; his wife Ruby Workman Carter; and infant daughter, Carrie; a host of brothers and sister; and one great-grandson. He is survived by his son, Jesse Johnson of Logan, Ohio; grandsons Walter J., Darrian, Kevin, and Jacob; granddaughters Angie, Wendy, Jessie, Dessie, Sheila, Sabrina, Leesa, and SueEllen; 30 great-grandchildren; and 11 greatgreat grandchildren. Walter is also survived by three sisters, Hessie, Aidie, and Oretha. The family will receive visitors Sunday, October 19, 2014 after 3 p.m. At the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Johnson family.

JAMES EDGAR NELSON, 43, of Wayne, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Michael Dillon officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne. He was born on August 31, 1971 in Huntington, son of Donald Nelson and the late Hilda Fay Nelson. James served in the United States Army for six years. Survivors include daughter Samantha Nelson of Wayne, father Donald Nelson (Bonnie) of Hillsboro, W.Va., brother Jerry Nelson (Angela) of Wayne, nieces Jordan Nelson, Cassie Perry (Michael), Stacy Harvey (Jason) and nephew Jay Nelson (Whitley). James is also survived by special friends Glenna Poff, Pete Mays and Scott Humphreys and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family would like to send a special thanks to the nurses at St. Mary's Medical Center, 6th floor. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

MARVIN LEN TERRY, 62, of Troutman passed away Friday October 17, 2014 at the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center. He was born November 10, 1951 in Cabell County, WV, a son of the late Marvin "Bud" Terry and Lucille Napier Terry. He was a US Army veteran serving his country in Vietnam. He was a fork lift operator in Burlington, IN for several years. Marvin was a member of Troutman Church of God. Left to cherish his memories is his wife Mary Samels Owens of Troutman on October 20, 2000, one son Robert Terry one daughter Jennifer Terry of both VT, four brothers Lee Terry and wife Brenda and David Terry and Tina all of Troutman, Dennis Terry and wife Mary of Statesville, Garland Terry and wife Danelle of Mooresville and six precious grandchildren. Memorial service at a later date.

RALEIGH McSWEENEY, 86, of Wayne, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 18, 2014, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Scott Marshall and Brother Arbie Rice. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born May 23, 1928, in Wayne County, a son of the late Elisha and Lucy Aliff McSweeney. Raleigh was retired from Kerr Glass after 32 years and was a member of Newcomb Creek Church of God. Three siblings, Charlie, Becky Dean and Ruby Slone, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Oma Stephens McSweeney; a daughter, Rene Mills and husband, Steven of Wayne; two sons, Raleigh J. McSweeney and wife, Glenna of Lavalette, W.Va., Danny Joe McSweney and wife, Naomi of Huntington; three brothers, Oscar McSweeney and wife, Geri of Chillicothe, Ohio, Floyd McSweeney and wife, Hesther, Truman McSweeney and wife, Linda all of Wayne; six grandchildren, Allen (Jennifer) McSweeney, Wade (Crystal) McSweeney, Robin (Brian) Blair, Timothy Jarrell, April (Chris) Scarberry, Joshua Mills; nine grandchildren, Joey, Jamey, Reagan, Carlee, Levi, Judah, Kayla, Lacey and Jessica Lanae. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

SAMANTHA ANN NEUBIG, 27, of Louisa, Ky, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014 at her home. She was born April 12, 1987 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Dean Allen Neubig and Tina Lee Collins. Samantha was employed at Best Western as a house keeper. She was preceded in death by her step father, Jimmy Collins and children Sammy Gayle Neubig and Noah Lee Neubig. Survivors include her husband, Brandon R. Muncy of Marrowbone, W.V.; father, Dean Allen Neubig of New York; mother, Tina Collins of Louisa, Ky.; children, Christopher James Allen Neubig of Marrowbone, W.V.; Brandon Lee Neubig of Marrowbone, W.V.; Alexis LeAnn Neubig of Marrowbone, W.V.; Jayden Gage Coffey of Louisa, Ky.; sister, Christina Lee Neubig (Darrell) Turner of Kentucky; brother, Justin Allen (Amanda Hughes) Burks of Fallsburg, Ky.; fiancé, Eddie Coffey of Louisa, Ky.; brother in law, Eric Muncy; Grandmother, Janet Duffy; Grandfather, Claude Wheeler; Father in law, Flem Muncy; sister, Kaylee Neubig, brothers, Kyle Neubig, Dean Allen Neubig II, step mother, Luiza Neubig, grandfather, Marvin Neubig Sr., grandmother, Jeanie Rutter. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Friday, October 24, 2014 at Welcome Home Church, Jenny’s Creek, W.V. with Pastor Stewart Martin and Pastor Freddie Messer officiating. Burial will follow at the Annerson Cemetery, Jennings Creek. Visitation will be after 1:00 PM Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Welcome Home Church, Jennings Creek. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Young Funeral Home, 201 W. Main Street, Louisa, Ky. 41230

SHARON LYNN HAGER, 65, of Huntington, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born February 3, 1949 in Kenova. She was preceded in death by her father Joseph Wilson, her mother and step father Thelma and Avery Ferguson. She was a member of the DAV and Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. Post 9738. She is survived by two daughters Shari Curry of Huntington, and Sally Dillon of Huntington; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2014 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Doug Spurlock. Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Ohio. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the funeral home. The family would like to express a very special thank you to a loving and caring granddaughter Samantha Reed, who took great care of her grandmother day and night. Also, a special thank you to Natasha, Sarah, Hunter, Justin Hay, and Sheila Stickler who also helped with care and supporting friends, Pat, Tommy, Charlene, Marie, Candy, Anita, and Ed. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

HAROLD MCGINNIS FRY, 83, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2014, at his home in Wayne. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Johnny Jackson. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Harold was born in Stiltner, W.Va., the son of the late Andrew and Artie Adkins Fry. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Fry Stephens, and her husband, Roger Lee Stephens, siblings Roy Leslie Fry, "L.T." Fry, William Fry, Mary Elizabeth "Mickey" Fry McCoy and her husband Charles McCoy. Harold was a member of Canada Chapel Church and was also a retired Master Electrician from Big Mountain Coal Co. and Peabody Coal Co. Surviving is his high school sweetheart and loving wife of sixty-six and a half years, Lovella Arrowood Fry, sons Harold David Fry, Thomas Wesley Fry Sr. (Gail), daughter Nancy Ann Fry Maynard (L.C.), and son Bill Fry (April). He is also survived by his grandchildren: Andrew Stephens, Leigh Ann Stephens Frye (Sam), Dana Stephens Moore (Daniel), Nickie Stephens, Tommy Fry Jr., Tim Fry, Tammy Fry Smith (Jeremy), Lindsey Maynard, and Brandon Maynard. His great-grandchildren: Timmy Fry, Juleigh Stephens, Sarah Stephens, Mckayla Frye, Isaiah Frye, Gabriel Fry, Katherine Smith, and Megan Smith. Also surviving are his siblings: Andrew Johnson Fry (Eleanor) and Rosa "Dot" Fry Gillette (Don), and a special aunt Eliza Adkins of Lavalette. Visitation will start at noon, two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington, if desired. The family would like to give a special thanks to his caregiver, Kay Fry Followay for the excellent care given to Harold. We would also like to thank his Hospice nurse, Andi Queen, and all of the Hospice "angels."

LINDA KAY CANUP, 63, of Kenova, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Timothy Porter. Burial will follow at Dock’s Creek Cemetery, Kenova, WV. She was born September 20, 1951 in Concord, NC a daughter of the late Mellis Ray and Betty Sue Hartsell Helms. Survivors include her loving husband, Ricky Charles Canup; three sons, Michael ray Canup of North Carolina, Mark Randall Canup of Kenova, WV, Mitchell Van Canup of Salisbury, NC; a brother, Jimmy Ray Helms of Concord, NC; and eight grandchildren. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home.

GWENDOLINE STEVENS, 85, of Wayne, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2014 at River's Bend Health Care in South Point, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Michael Dillon and Pastor Johnny Jackson. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. She was born October 8, 1929 in Wayne, a daughter of the late Earl Wayne and Libbie Ferguson Smith. Gwen was a 1947 graduate of Wayne High School and retired from Owens-Illinois Glass. Her husband of 54 years, Benjamin Stevens also preceded her in death, along with her second husband, Ernest Withrow, Jr.; her twin infant daughters; and two sisters, Jeanine Cricket Smith and Jeanelle Johnson. Survivors include a son, Lucian Earl Stevens and wife, Jill of Huntington, three daughters, Judith Williamson and husband, Jerry of Wayne, Lynette Robinson and husband, Jack of Proctorville, Ohio, Annette Stevens and husband, Frank Napier of Frostproof, Fla.; three sisters, Libbie Cyrus, Ethel Adkins and Betty Ballard; five grandchildren, Jennifer Pomeroy, Kendra Black and husband, Chris, Janna Hutchinson and husband, Terry, Michael Joseph Brooks (Cloey), Zachary Stevens, eight great-grandchildren, Drew, Jacob, Luke, Jerris, Benjamin, Toren, Beau and Jaye Elizabeth; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to one of the following: Harmony Freewill Baptist Church, Canada Chapel Church or Hospice of Huntington. The family would like to extend thanks to the staff at River's Bend Health Care for the exceptional care given over the last eight years, as well as Dr. Garrett Kimmey and Dr. David Apgar.

JOHN WILLIAM ACKERMAN, 50, of Ironton, husband of Tawnya Ackerman, died Oct. 23, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He worked at Brasken Ceredo-Kenova. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; burial at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at O'Keefe Baker Funeral Home.

MARY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS ADAMS, 75, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 25, 2014. She was born June 6, 1939 West Hamlin, W.Va., a daughter of the late Leander and Inez Nelson Williamson. She was preceded in death her husband Charlie Jackson Adams; two daughters, Edgwina Adams and Donna Adams; and a grandson Jackie Alan Adams. Mary was a homemaker and member of the Prichard United Baptist Church. She leaves behind one son Jackie Adams and his wife Alma of Wayne; four daughters Kathy Young and her husband Lee Roy of Clinton, N.C., Yvonne Adams of Wayne, Dorothy Edwards and her husband Gary of Blaine, Ky., and Tracy White; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is two brothers Roby Williamson of Milton, W.Va., and Leander Williamson of West Hamlin; one sister Rachel Watts of West Hamlin; and host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Dolphus Perry officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

WANDA MAYNARD, 86, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 26, 2014. She was born May 3, 1928 a daughter of the late Okey and Nellie Michels. She was preceded in death by three brothers; Roy, Maxie, and Hubert Michels; and two sisters Joyce Christian and Evelyn Chinn. Wanda was a wonderful, loving, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a member pf Crockett Methodist Church and a retiree with 25 years of service at the Wayne County school board. She also worked in Wayne County elections for 30 years. Survivors include a loving husband of 64 years Leopold Maynard; three sons, Roger (Hope) Maynard, Larry (Debbie) Maynard, and Sam Maynard; two daughters, Hester (Roger) Damron, Delores (Steve) Arthur; nine grandchildren, Melissa Van Horn, Roger (Heather) Maynard, Shandra Jenkins, Chastity (Kurt) Ballard, Eric and Ashlee Arthur, Kara Maynard, Joshua and Justin (Sarah) Maynard; twelve great-grandchildren, Chance, Reagan, and Jaxon Ballard, Robbie and Molly Jenkins, Kaleigh and Kollin Van Horn, Mackenzie and JW Maynard, Grayson Arthur, Colt Maynard, and Kimber Maynard. Also surviving are two brothers; Loren Michels and family, and Arthur Michels and family; one sister, Lillian Scott and family. Wanda is also survived by her special and loving friends; Bertha Cline, Debbie Merritt, Hugh and Donna Merritt, Zelma and Walton Brumfield, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and Kristen that was like a grandchild. Services will be conducted at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2014 with Brother Bruce Finley officiating. Friends may call after 11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

SHIRLEY SALMONS HALLMAN PERRY, 97, of Dunlow, WV, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice of Huntington. Funeral services were conducted 10:00 am Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Fairmount United Baptist Church by Don Wilson. Burial followed at Salmons Cemetery. She was born March 30, 1917 in Dunlow, WV, a daughter of the late Chapman and Mary Maynard Salmons. Shirley was a teacher in the Wayne County School system for 34 years and was a member of the Fairmount United Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death was her first husband, Alvin Hallman, her second husband, Samuel Perry; a son, Dorsey Lee Hallman; a sister, Hope Eades; three brothers, Dorsey Lee Salmons, Otis F. Salmons and infant Chapman Salmons, Jr. Survivors include two sisters, Shelda Lovins of Boardman, OH, June Wilson of Fort Myers, FL; her grandchildren, Michelle Hallman and Nicholas Hallman; three great grandchildren, Brian, Conner and Justin Hallman; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Cyrus Hallman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends called from 6 to 8 pm Monday, October 27, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

IRENE NIDA, 88, of Salt Rock, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 28, 2014. She was born January 4, 1926 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Cassie and Mary Adkins. She was of Baptist faith and a retired employee of Huntington Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by one sister, Ethel Mae Adkins, one brother, Alfred Adkins, and her step-son, Gene Nida. She is survived by her loving husband, Rev. Herb Nida; step-daughter Sheila Jobe and her husband, Frankie, of Salt Rock; step-son, Ray Nida and his wife Jo of Barboursville, step-daughter-in-law, Barbara Nida; two sisters, Dell Keesee and Ina Sansom both of Huntington; brother, Carlos Adkins of Ky.; step-grandchildren, Lesa and Joseph Nida, Shelley (Mike) Gibson, Ryan (Brittany) Jobe, and Missie (Brian) Cole; step-great-grandchildren, Jacob and Ethan Gibson and Amanda and Bethany Cole; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. by Rev. J.R. Steward and Rev. Jason Black. Burial will be in Baylous Cemetery, Salt Rock. The family would like to thank Dr. Blake and the nurses on the 4th floor at St. Mary's Medical Center.

DANIEL RAY ADKINS, 51, of Hurricane, WV, died Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Twin Oaks Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. He was born August 6, 1953 in Huntington, WV, a son of Katherine Sullivan Adkins of South Point, OH and the late Ralph Adkins. Daniel was a truck driver for Nabisco. Also preceding him in death were three brothers, Joseph, Michael and John Adkins; a sister, Joyce Baker. Survivors include his loving wife, Phyllis Copley Adkins; a son, Trey Copley of Hurricane, WV; a daughter, Alicia Adkins of Huntington, WV; ten sisters, Betty Harless, Gloria Harless, Wanda Harless, Mary Freeman, Martha Hager, Brenda McGowen, Carolyn Plybon, Cindy Pike, Kimberly Frazier, Francis Musser; two brothers, David Adkins and Ezra Adkins. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home.

DONALD MACK AKERS, 61, of Lowmansville, Ky. passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Emogene Dolin Hospice House in Huntington, W.V. He was born July 12, 1952 in Ulysses, Ky. a son of the late John McDonald and Lucy Mae Murray Akers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, James Bethley Akers. He attended Lowmansville Church of God. Survivors include, his loving wife, Valeria Elizabeth Akers of Lowmansville, Ky.; daughter, Shelby Renee Akers Rice and significant other, Taylor Mills Jr. of Sandusky, Ohio; brothers, Lowell Perry Akers of Lavonia, MI; Paul Wendall Akers of Ulysses, Ky.; Harry Morris Akers of Texas; sister, Ann Ruth Lycan of Fort Gay, W.V.; two grandchildren, Anastasia Elizabeth Renee Rice and Anthony Joseph Rice both of Sandusky, Ohio. Private ceremony will be conducted at families request.