HAZEL FOLLOWAY LUCAS, 90, of Lavalette, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Brother Willis Mills officiating. Burial will follow at the Mays Cemetery in Lavalette. She was born March 18, 1924 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late William and Cora Pruitt Followay. Hazel was retired from the Huntington Dress Factory and was a member of the Camp Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Her husband of 69 years, Charlie Lucas, daughters Tammy Jo Lucas Tooley and Janice Lucas Newman, son-in-law, Jim Newman, grandson Steve Lucas, brothers Johnny, Albert, Earl, Sammy, Cecil, and Billy Followay, Jr., and sisters Nellie Marsh, Ruth McQuain, Gladys Sullivan, Mable Followay and Carrie Followay, also preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Charles T. "Tom" Lucas and wife Karen of Lavalette, and Gregory Allen Lucas of Lexington, Ky., a son-in-law, C. B. Tooley of Lavalette; brother-in-law Willard Lucas (Doris) of Proctorville, Ohio, sister-in-law Angela Lucas of Lavalette, nine grandchildren, Lisa Newman, Kathy Smith (Harold), Kristi Wilson, Deena Wesley (Mark), Charlie B. Tooley (Trista), Clayton Tooley (April), Ashleigh, Katie, and Max Lucas, ten great-grandchildren, Brandi, Cody, Raelyn, Noah, Lucas, Kori, Konner, Kyle, Braiden, and Kayleigh, and three great-great-grandchildren, Izzy, Rocky and Kylie. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Hazel will be remembered for her quick wit and jolly laugh. She wanted to be a good person the way her mother raised her and looked forward to joining her loved ones in heaven. A special thanks goes to the Wayne Nursing Home and Rehab staff for their loving and excellent care over the past four years and to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their kindness and compassionate care during her final days. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time on Thursday.

CHARLES EDWARD SMITH, 76, of East Lynn, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Garland Perry and Brother Jamie Dillon officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery, East Lynn. Charles was born on May 25, 1938 in East Lynn, WV, to the late Rev. Earl Smith & Phoebe Miller Smith. He was a truck driver for Drako and a member of Beech Fork Chapel Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Smith and sister Wilma Kareff. Surviving is his daughters Terena Smith of Detroit, Michigan, Angela Tamasko (Craig) of California and Sheree Gourley (Carl) of Tennessee, two sons Timothy Smith of Detroit Michigan and Mark Smith of Huntington, WV, three sisters Florene Ratcliff of East Lynn, WV, Eunice Hatton and Edie Skeens Doss Jr.) all of Wayne, WV, and two brothers Cletis Smith Rita) of East Lynn, WV and Sherman Owen Smith of Barboursville, WV. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Friends called from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

BERTHA MAE MARSHALL WARD, 84, of Kenova, wife of Ray Ward, passed away Wednesday November 5, 2014 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Greg Page. Burial will follow in Ward Cemetery, Wayne County. She was born August 21, 1930 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Bill and Hazel Newman Marshall. She was a homemaker and a member of Shoals Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a son Rusty Ward who passed away May 17, 2014. Additional survivors include a son and daughter in law Michael and Terri Ward; daughter Raenette Ward and Ted; Rusty's widow Janet Ward; eight grandchildren Taylor Ward, Bethany and Jason Hatfield, Shane Ward and Christina, Brandon Ward and Dana, Aaron and Michelle Ward, Nicole Ward and Jordan, Jeremy Moore and Jamie and Aaron and Teresa Moore and seven great-grandchildren Nick Ward, Jase Hatfield, Jordyn Moore, AJ Moore, Cole Moore, Hayley Ward and Peyton Ward. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

CECIL LYLE RAMSEY, age 86, of Huntington, passed away peacefully from complications of Parkinson's Disease on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born August 27, 1928 in Oak Hill, W.Va., son of the late Cecil Lyle Ramsey, Sr. and the late Henrietta Shore Ramsey. Lyle is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Barbara Anspach Ramsey. They were married in Washington, D.C. on December 15, 1951. Also surviving are his two daughters and their husbands, Jean and Alan Simmons of Huntington, and Mary and Phil Krinkie of Shoreview, Minn.; grandchildren Mark (and wife Rebekah) Simmons of Cincinnati, Ohio, Elizabeth Simmons of Philadelphia, Pa., and Elizabeth Krinkie of Shoreview, Minn.; great-grandchildren Eleanor (Elly) and James Simmons of Cincinnati, Ohio; brother, David Allen Ramsey of Barboursville; and special caregiver and friend, Michael Staszewski of Huntington. Lyle graduated from Huntington High School in 1946 as valedictorian of his class. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1951 with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, was a member of Tau Beta Pi engineering honorary and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He proudly served in the U. S. Army, entering service at Aberdeen (MD) Proving Ground in September 1951. Later he served at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala., and at Ft. Bliss, TX. As a First Lieutenant, he was involved in the development of the U.S. guided missile program and was a company commander at Ft. Bliss. Lyle was awarded the National Defense Service Medal prior to his separation from service in December 1954. He and Barbara returned to Huntington, where he was employed at Huntington Alloys (INCO) for 33 years where he held numerous positions in metallurgy, operations, and process and quality control. After his retirement from INCO, he had several jobs, first with Region II Planning Commission, then with the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Flexible Manufacturing, prior to co-founding High Performance Heat Treating, where he served as the first President before retiring again. Lyle was an avid runner and fervent supporter of the Huntington YMCA. He was a Rotarian and a member of Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, where he and Barbara first met. He served in various leadership positions in the church and Sunday School classes. He was a kind, loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests consideration of contributions to the Jeff Ohl Scholarship Fund at Johnson Memorial or to Johnson Memorial Church. Visitation will be Friday night, November 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Klingel-Carpenter Funeral Home and funeral services will be conducted by Jack Lipphardt, Senior Pastor, at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 8 at Johnson Memorial Church. Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com.

LARRY D. PARKER, 60, Abilene, Texas, formerly of Kenova, died November 6, 2014, at his home. He was a machinist/welder for 42 years in Texas and was gifted with his mechanical and carpentry skills. He leaves behind his loving Mother, Clara P. Massie of Kenova and two sisters, Donna Massie of Wayne and Sharon Massie Johnson (Lawrence) of Huntington. There will be a private military service for the family at a later date.

MARIE BETH MURPHY, 63, of Shoals, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2014 while surrounded by family and friends in her loving home. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Evelyn Perdue. She is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years Michael W. Murphy. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her three children Heather (Anthony) Wheeler, Reta (Marc) Collins and Wade (Kathryn) Murphy all of Huntington, WV. She was known by her grandkids as their Awesome Maw, Reid and Sulley Collins, Oakley and Vance Wheeler. Surviving siblings include Harold (Janice) Perdue, Sharon Houchin (Richard Stuart), Phillip (Brenda) Perdue and many special nieces and nephews whom she loved as her own. Surviving sister in law and brother in laws also include Mary Ann (Larry) Rowe and Leslie Murphy and Butch Gibson. Beth was an active member and faithful Christian of FIMBC where she loved working on the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry and Blessing in a Backpack which was always her mission to help children in need. She enjoyed volunteering at Buffalo Valley Church Camp for the past twenty years. She worked for Wayne County Board of Education for twenty years. Some of her favorite things where Sunday dinners with family, riding her tractor, working in her wood shop, riding dirt bikes and spending time with her grandkids. She was the hardest worker we ever knew. A special thank you to her lifelong friend Daisy Pennington who dedicated her time each day reading daily devotion to her. Many thanks to her special nurse Jennifer Brown at ECCC who was with her every step of the way and a heartfelt thanks to our Hospice nurse’s, staff and aides for the excellent care, devotion and compassion you have shown during this journey. Visitation was Monday, November 10, 2014 from noon until 2 pm at the Reger Funeral Home. Services were conducted at 2:00 pm Monday at the Reger Funeral Chapel with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Burial followed in Brumfield Cemetery, Wayne County, WV with music provided by Pastor Scott Byard and Tyler Robertson. Contributions may be made to FIMBC Shoebox Ministry, 848 13th Street, Kenova, WV 25530. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. regerfh.com

FRANK E. FIORE II, 62, of Huntington, passed away on Saturday November 8, 2014, after a brief illness. He is survived by his three children Frank Fiore III of West Salem, Ohio, Amanda Hoffsted, of Lavalette, W.Va., and John Fiore of Lavalette, W.Va. As well as four grandchildren; Christopher Hoffsted, Frank Fiore IV, Morgan Fiore, Mya Fiore and numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends in Cleveland, Ohio, and Huntington. A memorial service will be held at the Kellogg Church of God, 4430 Piedmont Rd., Huntington, on Saturday, November, 22nd starting at 6 p.m.

R. DAVID WILLIAMSON "Dave" passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in Ohio. Dave was born March 7, 1958 to the late Dan and Thelma Carroll Williamson. He was a retired Steel Mill Worker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Keith Williamson and a grandson, Alex Mitchell Williamson. Survivors include, one daughter, Susan Williamson, one son, Michael Williamson both of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Danny (Connie) Williamson of Webb, W.V.; six sisters, Debra Thompson of Fort Gay, W.V.; Athalene (Vernon) Robertson of Fort Gay, W.V.; Phyllis (Elmer) Webb of Louisa, KY.; Angelia (Ira) Ratcliff of Louisville, Ky.; Rhonda Williamson of Webb, W.V.; Sharon (Jerry) Ratcliff of Webb, W.V.; and a host of family and friends to numerous to count. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 11:00 am at Young Funeral Home Chapel in Louisa, Ky. with Rev. Kimble Copley officiating. Burial will follow at the Williamson Cemetery at Webb, W.V.. Visitation was 6:00 til 9:00 pm Tuesday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

ROBERT LEE THOMPSON, 55, of Fort Gay, W.V. passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. He was born July 28, 1959 in Louisa, Ky. a son of the late Bobbie Ray and Rena Thompson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother, Ivie Thompson. Survivors include, Best friend, Darren Thompson of Fort Gay, W.V.; Brother, Stanley Thompson of Kansas; Special Friend, Florene Vanhoose of Fort Gay, W.V.; three nephews, Matthew Thompson, Christopher Thompson and Thomas Thompson; several aunts, uncles. Graveside services were conducted 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Vanhoose Cemetery, Webb Branch Rd. Fort Gay, W.V. with Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus officiating. Visitation was 6:00 til 9:00 pm Monday at Young Funeral Home.

MILTON "Corky" SAMUEL HUFFMAN JR., of Huntington, WV, passed away on November 8, 2014. He was born on May 28, 1928 in Huntington, WV, a son of Milton Samuel Huffman Sr. and Louise McCoy Huffman. He was preceded in death his wife Phyllis Maxine Galyean Huffman. Mr. Huffman was a line foreman for C & O Telephone. Left behind to mourn his loss are his children Milton S. Huffman III of Maneto, NC, David A. Huffman Donna) of Flatwoods, KY and Daniel S. Huffman of Columbus, Ohio and his 3 grandchildren, Amber Dawn Whitt (Shane), Aaron David Huffman and Allison Danae Cook (Adam). Also surviving are his great- grandchildren Rylee Sue Whitt, Maisyn Lila Whitt and Maxton Shane Whitt. Funeral services were conducted at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 noon with visitation one hour prior. Burial followed at Spring Valley Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www. ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

ELDER SAMMIE MOORE, 72, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born July 1, 1942 in Lincoln County, West Virginia, a son of the late Bill and Lousia Wiley Moore. His son Sammie Dwaine Moore also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Bride of Christ of Old Regular Baptist Church and a Vietnam War veteran. Sammie loved gardening, wood working, spending time with family and friends, and helping others. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Essie Norman Moore; one daughter, Tena Moore of North Carolina; one son, Daniel Curtis (Dana) Moore of Michigan; one sister, Annetta Sue (Arthur) Plumley of Ranger, W.Va.; one uncle, Orville Wiley of Florida, who was like a brother; and a host of family and friends. The family would like to thank special neighbors Charlie and Estel, the staff of the Hospice House, and family and friends for their support and love. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Elders Sam Frye, Tom Dials, and Leonard Napier officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

JAMES FRANKLIN "RED" BUNDY, 77, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. He was born August 16, 1937 in Huntington. Red was a member of the Coon Club, retired from Huntington Plating, and most importantly a Christian. His mother Evelyn Esque Bowden preceded him in death, along with one brother, Ronald Bundy. He leaves behind his wife, Myrtle Bundy; two sons, Dennis James Bundy and Anthony "Tony" Bundy, both of Huntington; three step-children, Elmer Lee (Gladys) Marcum Jr., Shawn Allen (April) Marcum, and Tiffany Ann (Jeremiah) Napier; grandchildren, Andrew James Bundy, Dennis Dwayne Bundy, Ashley Nicole Bundy, Tony Jameson Bundy, Amanda June Thompson, Jon-Eric Anthony Bundy; Alivia Marcum, Elmer Lee Marcum III, Braylen Marcum, Jasmine Blankenship, Nicholas Blankenship, along with Easton Marcum who is expected any day; and four great-grandchildren with one on the way. Also surviving is two sisters, Clara (Kenneth) Adkins of Lesage, W.Va., and Jane Hopkins of Milton; special friend Howard Childers; and a host of loving friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Monday, November 17, 2014 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Joe Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Damron Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

HALLIE B. WILLIAMSON, 75, of Wayne, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Dolphus Perry and Wornie Meeks officiating. Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. He was born on September 24, 1939, in Ranger, W.Va., a son of the late Jerry and Della Wiley Williamson. Hallie was a construction worker and a member of Prichard United Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three infant daughters. Surviving is his loving wife of 55 years Marie Williamson, three daughters Tinessa Williamson, Knijuana Douglas (Chuck) all of Huntington, and Celia Taylor (Mark) of Apple Grove, W.Va., sister Myrtle Taylor (Sam) of Kiahsville, W.Va., four grandchildren Laurel Washburn (Trevor), Joseph Hall (Chelsea), Chris Hall and Hunter Douglas. He is also survived by two great grandchildren Hayes Washburn and Andrew Hall. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Sunday.

MAGDALENE MARCUM, 78, of Louisa, Ky., passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at her home. She was born May 9, 1936 in Louisa, Ky. a daughter of the late Bill Ray and Elsie Chaffin Fitch. She was a homemaker and of Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Noah Bowen and Arnold Lee Marcum; son, Jessie Lee Bowen; Survivors include, two sons, Noah (Lora) Bowen of Inez, Ky.; Phillip (Janet) Bowen of Fort Gay, W.V.; sisters, Nora Bowen of Inez, Ky.; Gwen McKenzie of Louisa, Ky.; Eva Bowen of Arizonia; Helen Boyd of Flatwoods, Ky.; Brother, Tom Fitch of California; 10 Grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Young Funeral Home, 201 W. Main St. Louisa, Ky. 41230 There will be no services at this time.

AREIGHA SUNSHINE GRACE LITTLEJOHN, 9 months, of Wayne, died Nov. 13, 2014 at home. She was born February 16, 2014 in Cincinnati, the daughter of Kayla Susan Harrell and Stephen Kraig Littlejohn both of Wayne, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by two sisters, Alicia Ann Marie Ayala and Triniti Rayne Littlejohn. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Barboursville. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne.

MARY J. PERRY, 73, of Harts, departed this life Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born Jan. 7, 1941, in Harts, she was a daughter of the late Kile and Anna Agnes Shelton Topping. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Edith Topping Griffith, Maggie Topping Smith, and Lucille Topping Baier Rue, and four brothers, James K. Topping, Johnny Topping, Thomas Topping, and Harold Topping. Mary enjoyed talking to people, playing cards and games, swimming, playing with and visiting her grandchildren and telling stories. She also enjoyed adventures and exploring. Those left to cherish her memory include one daughter, Veronica (Neal) Browning of Harts; one son, Thomas Randall Perry III of Harts; two sisters, Geraldine Ellis and Sylvia Mae Shelton Topping; two brothers, Shelton Topping and Herb (Judy) Topping; five grandchildren, Jereme (Amber) Browning, Jonathan (Beth) Browning, Joseph Browning, Thomas Randall Perry IV, and Alexandria Christine Perry; six great-grandchildren, Jereme Browning II, Aayla Browning, Jonathan Aaron Browning, Kevin Eli Browning, Aalia Browning and Baby Emma Rae Browning; her special friends, L.T. "Bud" and Bonnie Jones, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tues., Nov. 18, at 14 Mile Church of Christ at Ranger with Gary Topping officiating. Burial followed at Adkins Cemetery at Harts. Visitation was from 6-10 p.m. Monday at the church. Pallbearers will be Jereme Browning, Jonathan Browning, Joseph Browning, Tommy Perry IV, Timothy Topping, and Paul Topping. Honorary pallbearers will be Courtney Topping, Jereme Browning II, Jon Aarron Browning, Little Lyle Topping, Jarrod Topping and Nicolas Topping. Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of

OPAL STILTNER, loving wife, mom and granny, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Lonnie Wiley officiating. Burial will follow at the Ollie Stiltner Cemetery, Genoa, W.Va. She was born in Genoa, W.Va., to the late Guff Holland and Ethel Bradley Holland. Opal was a homemaker and a member of Comfort United Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three sisters Marie Holland, Velma Ball and Barbara Milum, two brothers Mike and Ray Holland and a very special niece Patricia Crabtree. Surviving is her loving husband of 54 years Jesse Stiltner, two daughters Karen Perry (John) of Wayne, Connie Riggs (Randy) of Genoa, W.Va., two sons Mark Stiltner (Kelli) of Louisa, Ky. and Matthew Stiltner of Wayne, a sister, Erva Rowe (Harley) of Genoa, W.Va., brothers Joe Holland (Barbara), Roy Holland all of Wayne, Henry Holland (Dianne) of Columbus, Ohio and Homer Holland of Ashland, Ohio. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Taylor and Olivia Perry, Canaan (Katie) Riggs, Lindsey Riggs, Cortney, Kaitlin and Cody Stiltner. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Sunday.

PATRICIA INEZ ARNOLD, 88 of Wayne, WV, widow of Raymond Arnold passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were conducted 1:00 am Monday, November 17, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Minister Waldo Booth. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV. She was born July 22, 1926 in Genoa, WV, a daughter of the late Alfred and Lydia Adkins Copley. Survivors include her daughter, Darllie Epling and husband, Eddie of Wayne, WV; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Copley of Griffin, GA and Margie Copley of Columbus, OH; along with several nieces and nephews. Friends called one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

WANDA LEA FINLEY, 74, of Fort Gay, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born July 4, 1940 in Radnor, W.Va., a daughter of the late Mose G. and Pearl Thompson Damron. She was a retired bus driver also being the first female bus driver in Wayne County, for the Wayne County Board of Education. She was a member of the Fort Gay Church of God. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Damron. Survivors include, her loving husband, Morgan Franklin Finley of Fort Gay; one daughter, Tonna (Terry) Vanderpool of Fort Gay; Michael D. (Tina) Finley of Fort Gay; sisters, Virginia Hatfield of New Mexico; Deloris (Ed) Wrubel of Detroit, Mich.; Betty (Bernard) Porter of Fort Gay; grandchildren, Morgan Shane Vanderpool and Natalie Vanderpool Clark; nieces and nephews, Jackie Henderson, Linda Mathis, Patty Henderson, Betty Lee Porter, Bill Hatfield, and Wanda Ramey; great niece Cassie Ramey. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Thompson Cemetery, Fort Gay. Visitation will be noon until time of service on Sunday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

VANGIE PORTER PRATT, 89, widow of Fred "Dude" Pratt Jr., of Grassy Fork of Mill Creek, Wayne County, West Virginia, passed on November 14, 2014, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Vangie was born on August 16, 1925, to Walter and Lizzie Thompson Porter. Vangie enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, sewing, and playing with her great-grandchildren. She was a member of Old Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church and attended Wilson Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Ethe Adkins and Ruth Rice; and brothers, Thurman Porter, Nebert Porter, and Franklin Porter. She is survived by brother Jack Porter (Virginia); children, Diana Jordan (Tom) and Darrell Pratt (Barbara); grandchildren Stacy Garrett (Matthew), Bradley Jordan (Mandy), Evan Lynch (Barrett), and Austin Pratt; and great-grandchildren, Brynn Jordan and Mitchell Garrett. The family would like to thank caregivers Christie Pancake and Annie McGlone. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2014, at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at the Workman Cemetery, Mill Creek Rd. Visitation will be noon until time of service on Monday at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Workman Cemetery c/o Ralph Porter, 140 Jarrett Lane, Ft. Gay, WV 25514.

GLEMMA MARSHALL FERGUSON, 86, of Fort Gay, WV., passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at her home. She was born December 10, 1927 in Genoa, WV., a daughter of the late Alvis and Mary Osburn Marshall. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ermel Ferguson; daughter, Brenda Kay Ferguson; siblings, Elsie Dorsy, Eva Walker, Sebron Noe, Ethel Peace, Marie Webb, and Albert Marshall. Survivors include, one daughter, Diann Ferguson-Simpkins of Fort Gay, WV. Funeral services were conducted 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.V.; Visitation was 5:00 til 8:00 pm Monday, November 17, 2014 at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

NORA LEE JORDAN, 64, of Fort Gay, WV., went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 16, 2014. Born December 3, 1949 to Milto and Polly Jordan. Preceding her in death are sisters, Elsie Ward, Leona Lester, Louise Fuggit and brother, James Jordan. Nora leaves behind her loving children, Kirk (Mary) Caudill; Lora (Bud) Chaney; Eddie (Danielle) Caudill; Penny Caudill; and Christy Caudill; Her sisters, Bertha (Herbie) Lunsford; Ome Caudill; Victoria Daniels; Brothers, Willie (Cindy) Jordan; Robert (Rose) Jordan; 11 Grandchildren, Anthony, Breanna, Keisha, Sammy, Nick, Keith, Halli, Buddy, Shaylynn, Brooklynn, and Brayley; 4 Great-Grandchildren, Tucker, Brynnley, Ryder and Brycen and numerous special cousins and nieces and nephews, who all loved her dearly. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Salt Petre Baptist Church, Fort Gay, WV., with Rev. Luther Dingus and Rev. Kenneth Wright officiating. Burial will follow at the Caudill Family Cemetery, Fort Gay, WV. Visitation was 6:00 til 9:00 PM Tuesday at Salt Petre Baptist Church.

FANNIE LOUISE CLARK BARTRAM, 73, of Huntington, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 17, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2014 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. Ray Miller. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery. She was born October 11, 1941 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Andrew and Pauline Ball Clark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Bartram, two brothers, Ronald Clark and Bill Clark, and one sister, Martha Daniels. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Thomas R. Saunders of Barboursville; one son, Glenn Timothy Pauley of Florida; three grandchildren, Amanda Johnson, Danielle Vance, and Crystal Saunders; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. The family would like to thank the management and staff of Cabell Health Care Center/Rose Terrace for taking such good care of her.

ROBERT ADAMS, age 76, of Kenova, died of natural causes at the Heritage Center, Huntington, WV, 17 November, 2014. Robert was born in Chattaroy, WV 13 March, 1938 to the late Joseph and Peggy Large Adams. He was a Korean War Veteran and served 6 years with the U.S. Air force at various bases both in the United States and overseas. He received an Honorable Discharge on the completion of his military service. Upon leaving the air force, Robert entered employment with the Ford Motor Company, Detroit Michigan. He returned to Kenova in 1974 to care for his ailing mother, and did so until her death in 1984. Robert had many friends and was known for his kind, caring and generous personality. Robert is survived by his two sisters, Joyce Adams Smith, of Southington, Connecticut, Carolyn Adams Cornwell of Dunnellon Florida, his nieces, Rita A. Masserman, of Southington, Connecticut and Peggy R. Johns of Waterbury, Connecticut; his Nephews, Joseph Eaton of North Canton, Ohio and Rusty Adams of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. We wish to extend special thanks to his neighbors, Luella Long and Don and Mary McCoy for all their special assistance, kindness and attention to Roberts needs over the years. God Bless them. A memorial service will be held for Robert at a later date and time to be announced. Robert will be buried in the family cemetery in The Fairview Cemetery, Williamson, WV. The Rollins Funeral at 1822 Chestnut St., Kenova, WV 25530 is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Robert.

IRENE "TOOTSIE" MARCUM, 82 of Fort Gay, WV, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Tootsie was born Sept. 29, 1932 at Webb, WV the daughter of the late Dennie and Luda Jane Chaffin Copley. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son Roger Lee Marcum and two grandsons Jimmy Hughes and Joseph Riley Raines. She was a homemaker and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include her loving husband Earsel Marcum; three daughters Elaine Brumfield and husband Joe, and Shirley Bradley of Fort Gay, Rena Carter and husband Donald of Louisa, KY; nine grandchildren Crissa Raines, Carla Copley, Joey Brumfield, Johnny Hughes, Sonya Varney, Chasity Muncy, Brandon Marcum, Ashley Caudill, and Julie Carter; and fourteen great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Monday Nov. 24th at 2:00 pm at Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Maynard officiating. Burial followed in the Yatesville Memorial Gardens in Louisa, KY. Friends called Sunday at the Wilson Funeral Home.

CLIFTON FERGUSON, 66, of Dunlow, WV, died Monday, November 24, 2014 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the Fairmount Baptist Church in Dunlow by Brother Emanuel Ferguson and Brother Gid Marcum. Burial will follow at McClellan Crum Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. He was born September 8, 1948 in Dunlow, WV, a son of the late John L. and Norina Thomas Ferguson. Clifton worked as a mechanic, construction worker and was a member of the Fairmount Baptist Church. A sister, Polly Ann Ferguson also preceded him in death, along with a brother, Harvey Ferguson. Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Janie Napier Ferguson; a son, Clifton "J.R." Ferguson, Jr. and companion, Vicki Harris of Dunlow, WV; three sisters, Ninnie Bradley and husband, Elmer of Dunlow, WV, Geneva Bowen of Dunlow, WV; Bertha Mae Sturgill and husband, Harold of Fort Gay, WV; four brothers, John L. Ferguson, Woodrow Ferguson and wife, Margaret, Halcey Ferguson and wife, Debbie all of Linwood, NC, and Willard Ferguson of Radnor, WV. Visitation was from 6 to 9 pm Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.

MARTHA (CALHOUN) BLANKENSHIP, 75, of Catlettsburg, Ky. went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2014, in Community Hospice in Ashland, Ky. Martha was born March 4, 1939 in Breathitt County, Ky., the daughter of the late Clayton and Mary (Farris) Calhoun. She was a homemaker and a member of Laurel Gap Church. Martha was preceded by one brother, Orville Calhoun; three sisters, Audrey Wheat, Stella May (Wanda) Calhoun and Arzie Wellman. Surviving are two brothers, Roy (Jackie) Calhoun of Louisa, Ky.; Earl (Imogene) Calhoun of Ortonville, Mich.; two sisters, Jean Thompson and Margaret Gayle Russell both of Louisa, Ky.. Surviving is her husband of 55 years, Bill Blankenship of Catlettsburg, Ky.; five sons, Ricky (Sandy) Blankenship of Louisa, Ky.; Gary (Lawanna) of Proctorville, Ohio; Randy (Annie) Blankenship of Fallsburg, Ky.; Larry (Naomi) Blankenship of Fallsburg, Ky.; Billy Blankenship of Catlettsburg, Ky.; one daughter, Judy Thompson of Louisa, Ky.; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Martha will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with JC Caudill officiating. Burial will follow at the Berry Cemetery, Sand Branch. Visitation was from 6:00 til 9:00 PM Tuesday at Young Funeral Home.

CARLOS RAYMOND BALLARD, JR., 88, of Huntington, died at his residence, November 24, 2014. He was born March 22, 1926 in St. Albans, W.Va., to the late Mr. and Mrs. Carlos R. Ballard, Sr. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Merle Ballard and a grandson, Adam P. Ballard. Survivors include a son, David A. Ballard and his wife, Paula; a grandson, Eric B. Ballard and his wife, Christy. He was co-owner of Ballard’s Farm Sausage, Inc. and was responsible for the advertising program that included the 20 state regionally famous "Ballard Jingle." He was a 1950 Marshall graduate and strong supporter of the university. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a Kentucky Colonel, and a member of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. He loved to travel and took numerous cruises and trips around the world. A special thanks to his loving caregiver, Kathy Martin. Visitation was at noon, service, Saturday, November 29, 2014. The funeral followed at 2 p.m. at Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary. Family guestbook at www.klinglecarpenter.com.

MILDRED ANN MARCUM, 71 of Crum, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 1:00pm at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky with Joe Mullins officiating. Burial will follow at the Damron-Spaulding Cemetery in Stonecoal, West Virginia. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday, December 1, 2014 from 4:00-9:00pm. Full obit to follow. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mildred Ann Marcum please visit our Sympathy Store.

ALICE D. BROWN, 71, of Marrowbone, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Kentucky. Alice was born on November 5, 1942 to the late Preston and Audrey Strugell Bailey in West Virginia. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Everett Brown, sister, Lulie Perry and brother, Preston Bailey Jr. Alice is survived by Daughters, Freida K. Hodge and Joann (Jerry) Richardson, sons, Scottie (Loretta) Brown and Ronnie (Joyce) Brown and grandchildren, Jerry Richardson, Lee Richardson, Cory Mollett, Caden Brown, Raetta Hodge, Jacklyn Kimbleton and Dustin Kimbleton. She is also survived by her sisters, Inia Bailey and Lilley White along with several special nieces and nephews. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister; will be in our hearts forever and missed very much. Funeral services will be held at the Neely Branch United Baptist Church on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 1 pm with Homer Spaulding and Joe Mullins officiating. Burial will follow at the Bailey Cemetery of Marrowbone, West Virginia. Friends called at the church on Friday, November 28th starting at 5 pm and all day Saturday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Alice D. Brown please visit our Sympathy Store.

CARROLL LOUISE McCOY, 74 of Ceredo, WV, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jamie Gump. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Carroll was born March 2, 1940 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Harley Glen and Anna Mills Pursley. She was also a former employee of Stationer’s Retail Sales in Huntington and a member of Madison Avenue Christian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister Deloris Pursley and a granddaughter LaTisha Kimbler. Survivors include, one son and daughter-in-law, Allen C. and Barbara J. Tufts of Kenova, WV, and one daughter and son-in-law, Beverly A. and David J. Kimbler of Huntington, WV; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. Saturday until service time at 2:00 p.m. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family.

CARROLL VIVIAN SADLER McCLOUD, 69, of Lavalette, WV, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. She was born August 7, 1945 in Rawl, WV a daughter of the late William and Mamery Lyons Sadler. She was a billing clerk for Columbia Gas and also worked at McCloud Insurance Agency, Wise Jewelers and Northwestern University. In addition to her parents, Carroll was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Daniel McCloud and one brother, Dencil Sadler. Carroll was an incredibly devoted mother and grandmother who kept her faith in God in spite of numerous physical ailments. She was gifted in painting, flower arranging and jewelry making. Carroll was instrumental in her son’s educations. She is survived by her beloved sons, Steven and Melissa McCloud of Chesapeake, OH; Jeffrey McCloud of Lavalette, WV and Kevin McCloud of Milton, WV; two grandchildren, Logan and Darby McCloud of Chesapeake; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Inice and Donald Vance of Logan, WV and Patricia Graham of Huntington; one brother, Darrell Sadler of Huntington; two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, elizabeth Hope Hatcher of New Mexico, Joe Hager of Sissonville, WV, and Sharon and Gary Coberly of Cleveland, OH; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Kevin McCann and Amy Pack; Dr. Saad Khan; Dr. Fahad Sheikh and the nursing staff at Cabell Huntington SICU for their loving care of Carroll. They would also like to thank Mary Ann and Becky from Preferred Home Health for the outstanding care they provided. Friends may call from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:15 p.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kenova by Minister Chris Stevens. Condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

JOHNSEY G. COLLINS, JR., 89, of Kenova, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington. Johnsey was born November 24, 1925 in Allen, Ky., a son of the late Johnsey G. and Christina Hall Collins. He retired from Sears after 27 years of service. He was a member of the Oak Street Freewill Baptist Church in Flatwoods, Ky. Johnsey was a US Army veteran stationed in Cheltenham, England. He was a life member of American Legion Post #93 Kenova whose Military Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine and one-half years, Phyllis Ann Jordan Collins. He is survived by his beloved children, two daughters, Chiquita F. Followay of Westmoreland, W.Va. and Olivia Sue Damron of Kenova; one son, Johnsey G. Collins, III (Jean) of Flatwoods, Ky.; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with minister Johnsey G. Collins, III officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

MARJORIE ANN KEYSER SMITH, 85, of Barboursville, W.Va., died Friday, November 28, 2014, at Wyngate Senior Living where she had made her home for four years. She was the daughter of the late Roy Keyser and Weltha Marie Pack Keyser of Kenova, W.Va., where she was raised, and was a graduate of Ceredo- Kenova High School. Marge also was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence R. "Larry" Smith and her brother Roy Eugene Keyser. She is survived by her only child Linda Ann Smith Wilkinson of Barboursville, W.Va., and her son-in-law Thomas F. Wilkinson whom she loved like a son; grandchildren Molly Ann Wilkinson Johnson and husband David of Huntsville, Ala., and Gabe Elliot Joseph of Portland, Ore.; great-grandchildren Thomas Henry Johnson, Leah Marie Johnson and Max Abram Joseph; nieces Sandra Keyser Moreland of Kannapolis, N.C., and Terry Keyser Downs of Willingboro, N.J. Marge was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, "Mimi" and friend. She also enjoyed a 25-year career working in banks and credit unions. Marge loved life and enjoyed great times with her many wonderful friends and family. Her energy was boundless, and her hearty laugh was contagious. In accordance with her wishes, there was no visitation nor funeral. A private graveside service was conducted at Docks Creek Cemetery in Kenova by the Rev. Lisa B. Graves, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church. Condolences can be sent to PO Box 38, Barboursville, WV 25504. Memorial contributions can be made to Marshall University Big Green Scholarship Foundation, Hospice of Huntington, a veteran's organization, or a charity of one's choice .The family extends many thanks and much gratitude to the Wyngate staff whose compassion, kindness, and love surrounded Marge during her declining years. The staff from Hospice of Huntington are appreciated for their caring, professional assistance during her final months. Much love and gratitude are given to Geraldine "Bibb" Gue who shared many many years of friendship with Marge and her family. May Marge always be remembered for her laughing smile, her feistiness, and her radiant personality. Wallace Funeral Home of Barboursville assisted the family with arrangements.

PAUL MARION SPAULDING, 76, of Kermit, West Virginia passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at his home. He was born in Wayne County, West Virginia on December 21, 1937 to the late Dewey and Grace Aldridge Spaulding. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, Ethel Spaulding and one brother, Donald Spaulding. Paul is survived by his wife, Beradine Gillman Spaulding, two son, Paul David (Connie) Spaulding of Warfield, Kentucky and Dwayne Herbert Spaulding of Kermit, West Virginia, five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Paul is also survived by one brother, James Happy Spaudling of Kermit, West Virginia and two sisters, Lois Jean Knotts of Columbus, Ohio and Ella Flo Adkins of Inez, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held at the Golden Springs Freewill Baptist Church in Stonecoal, West Virginia on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 1:00pm with Billy Bear Messer officiating. Burial will follow at the Damron Cemetery in Kermit, West Virginia. Friends called at the church on Monday, December 1, 2014 starting at 5:00 pm and all day Tuesday. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

GERALDINE "JERRY" TOPPING LAMBERT ELLIS, 84, of Lewisburg, departed this life Sun., Nov. 30, 2014, at Greenbrier Manor in Lewisburg. Born Jan. 27, 1930, in Harts, she was a daughter of the late Kyle and Anna Topping. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by first husband, Charles W. Lambert; second husband, William O. Ellis; four brothers, John, Tom, Harold and Jim, and four sisters, Mary, Lucille, Maggie and Edith. Jerry was a past Grand Worthy Matron of the Logan Chapter the Eastern Star. She loved quilting, embroidery, playing board games, cooking and visiting with family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Anna L. Scott and her husband, Robert K. Scott II, MD of Lewisburg; two brothers, Shelton Topping of Harts and Herb Topping of Wayne; two granddaughters, Sheila and her husband, Bruce Jordan of Lewisburg and Margaret Kanellis of Akron, Ohio; and three greatgrandchildren, Anna Scott-Ristow of Huntington, Reagan Jordan of Lewisburg and Robert Kanellis of Akron. Services were held at 1 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6, at Freeman Funeral Home with Shelton Topping and Gary Topping officiating. Burial followed at Highland Memory Gardens, Old Logan Road, Pecks Mill. Visitation was from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of arrangements.