ROBERT LEE ULLOM, 80, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on December 2, 2014, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born on July 28, 1934, in Logan County, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his mother Marguerite Dillon Collins, step-father Odbert Collins and step-brother Ronald Collins. He was a retired Pharmacist having owned Milton Drug in Milton, W.Va., and Miller Drug in Hurricane, W.Va. He leaves a huge void in the lives of his dear wife of 57 years Charlotte, and daughters Kim Black (Dan) of Dublin, Ohio and Kelley Marshall (BK) of Kenova, W.Va. He also leaves behind a brother Steve Collins (Janet) of Proctorville, Ohio and a sister-in-law Garnet Bryant (Bob) of Ceredo, W.Va. He was blessed to have five grandchildren, Noah and Ian Black, Zach, Austin and Shannon Marshall; and two nephews, Bryan and Matthew Collins. Robert almost always had a smile, loved to joke around and had a strong work ethic. He started delivering prescriptions for Humphrey's Southside Pharmacy when he was nine years old. He spent his life caring for others. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to St. Mary's Medical Center nursing staff and doctors who cared for him so wonderfully and the staff at the hospice house; as well as his special friends at Speedway and his good buddies Cynthia and Jon from St. Mary's Home Health Services. Funeral services will be conducted by his sons-in-law on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House by mailing to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709- 0464. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www. ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

DONNA L. KEYSER, 74, of Kenova, WV, passed away Thursday December 4, 2014, at Heartland of Riverview, South Point, OH. Ms. Keyser was born September 22, 1940 in Ashland, KY, a daughter of the late James and Ada Odessa Barnett Spaulding. Donna was a graduate of Fairview High School and worked as a dispatcher for JM Manufacturing. Her hobbies included needlepoint and dollhouse miniatures. She was a member of Gospel Tabernacle. She is survived by her children; Karla Marie Johnson of Kenova, WV, Ada Sheree Keyser of Honolulu, HI, James Michael Keyser of Berea, KY, grandchildren; Carrie Johnson, Heather Johnson, Jocob Johnson, Ashlee Williamson, Andrew Keyser and Emily Keyser. Great grandchildren; Savannah Johnson, Karleigh Johnson, Ryleigh Johnson, Jaxon Johnson, MacKenzie Meyer, Alexandra Meyer, Josie Meyer, Johnny Meyer, and Noah Emerick. Sisters; Sheila Parker of Louisville, KY, Charlotte Spaulding of Ripley, WV, and Diane Raines of Ripley, WV, nephews; Christopher Parker and Ernest Raines, two special cousins; Janelle McCoy and Mitty Green. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Jackson Memorial Cemetery Chapel, Ripley, WV. Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home, Catlettsburg, in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at: kilgorecollierfuneralhome.com.

TERRY DAVID HOLT, 54, of Fort Gay, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014 at his home. He was born January 22, 1960 in Louisa, Ky. a son of the late Paul T. and Clovia Marie Lemaster Holt. He was a retired Lineman for F&M Power. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Bruce Holt and Claude Holt; sister, Helen Perry. Survivors include his loving companion, Rose Hager of Fort Gay, W.V.; daughter, Megan Holt of Huntington, W.V.; son Paul David Holt of Fort Gay, W.V.; brothers, Joe (Debbie) Holt of Louisa, Ky.; Jim (Sheila) Holt of Canonsburg, Ky.; Jerry (Sandy) Holt of Alabama; Mike (Brenda) Holt of Fort Gay, W.V.; sisters, Carol (Johnny) Crabtree of Fort Gay, W.V.; Barbara Ann (Elsie) Blevins of Kentucky; Ruby (Cal) Caldrone of Ohio; Tammy Holt of Fort Gay, W.V.; Tina (Mike) Finley of Fort Gay, W.V; Maxine Endicott of Florida. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial will follow at the Holt Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.V. Visitation will be 6:00 til 9:00 pm Saturday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

STELLA N. ADKINS, 88, of Wayne, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home chapel with Elders Flem Arrowood, Larry Davis, Glenn Penix, and Ted Asbury officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. She was born on March 8, 1926 in Ferguson, WV to the late Joe Napier and Cynthia Lycans Napier. Stella was a homemaker and a member of Bethel United Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Earl H. Adkins, brothers Ellis and John K. Napier and sister Nora Robinson. Surviving is her daughter Phyllis (Duke) Queen of Wayne, WV, and Donna (Ed) Quinn of Winfield, WV, twin sister Della Boyce of Lavalette, WV; granddaughter Krista (Curtis) Capehart of Winfield; twin great granddaughters Gwyneth and Ainslee. Friends called from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

JOHN MARK FRAZIER JR., 40, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Huntington, WV. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow at A.J. Frazier Cemetery, Lick Creek, WV. John was born March 12, 1974 in Huntington, WV, the son of the late John Mark Frazier and Pamela Stokes Frazier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Taylor & Martha Frazier and Uncle Taylor Frazier, Jr. Surviving are his sons Jonathan Kaine Frazier, Jason Micajah Frazier and Jacob T. Frazier all of Kentucky, grandson Noah Gilbert Frazier, granddaughter BrettLynn Rayne Frazier, and former spouse Christina D. Payton. Friends may visit from 11:00 until service time on Thursday.

WILLIAM "BILLY" LEE MOORE, 60 of Kenova, WV passed away at UK in Lexington, KY on December 7, 2014. He was born on January 10, 1954 in Ashland, KY; the son of James Moore and Billo McSorley. He was preceded in death by his father. He leaves behind to mourn his loss his wife Bonita Mae (Duvall) Moore, his thee daughters and two sons, his mother Billow, his seven sisters and his thee brothers and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, December 15, 2014 at noon at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Rodney Dishman officiating with visitation one hour prior. The burial followed at Catlettsburg Cemetery, Catlettsburg, KY. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

JEWELL ROSE HERALD WILLIAMSON, 86, of Crum, passed away Sun., December 7, 2014, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Middleburg, Fla. Born Sept. 16, 1928, in Wayne County, W.Va., she was daughter of the late Samuel and Ollie Corns Herald. Jewell was also preceded in death by her husband, Carter Williamson, August 2014, and two brothers, David Herald of Prichard, and Clarence Herald of Jacksonville, Fla. Jewell is survived by three loving daughters, Lynda Asbury of Prichard, Katherine (Denny) Miller of Man, and Margie (Marty) Dowling of Middleburg, Fla.; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Grace Williamson of Prichard and Mary Williamson of Kenova; brothers, Jennings Herald of Charleston and Clyde Herald of Kingston, N.C., and Roy Herald and Johnny Herald, both of Prichard, and many nieces and nephews that she adored. Jewell received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Marshall University. She was a teacher and principal Logan County Board of Education and retired from the Mingo County Board of Education as the Principal of Marrowbone Creek Elementary. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sun., Dec. 14, at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Ky. Burial will follow in the Herald Corns Cemetery on Jennies Creek Road. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Ky., is in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES MICKEL SALMONS, "CHARLIE," 43, of Crum, W.Va., passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014, at Dunlow, W.Va. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2014, at Fairmount United Baptist Church, Dunlow with Jason and Jess Salmons officiating. Burial will follow in the Browning Cemetery, Tick Ridge. Charlie was born November 23, 1971, in Fort Stewart, Ga., to Mike and Sharon Salmons of Crum, W.Va. He was preceded in death by grandparents Charley and Marie Marcum. In addition to his parents, he is survived by grandparents Jesse and Daisy Salmons of Dunlow W.Va.; three brothers, Greg Mullens (Christy) of Ashville Ohio, William Blankenship Jr. (Lori) of Moxahala, Ohio, Jason Salmons (Amy) of Salt Rock, W.Va.; seven nephews, one niece, two great-nephews and one great-niece. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Thursday at Fairmount United Baptist Church, Dunlow. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

DAISY MARIE DAMRON, 97, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 8, 2014, at her residence. She was born December 30, 1916, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Jarrett Franklin "Jay" and Myrtle Dean Damron. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Lace Edward Damron, sisters Opal Ama Damron Napier and Ruth June Damron Chapman, a brother Jay Glen Damron, and a nephew David Chapman. Daisy was a homemaker and member of the Wayne Baptist Church since 1927, where she attended faithfully. Survivors include a brother-in-law Joseph F. Chapman of Lavalette, W.Va.; nieces Ama Napier of Wayne, Judy Webb and husband Rodney of Lavalette, W.Va., Patty Blankenship and husband Raymond of Wayne, W.Va., who were her caregivers for many years, Glenna Wellman and husband Richard of Huntington, W.Va., and Kathy Sanders and husband Don of Lavalette, W.Va.; special cousins Bobbie Queen, Ernestine Rutherford and Dottie Dyer, all of Wayne, W.Va.; special neighbor and friend Marjorie Sexton of Wayne and a host of friends who will miss her very much. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, December 12, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastor Fred Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Hospice of Huntington.

MALCOLM DOUGLAS PARSONS, 57, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the lord December 11, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 27, 1957 in Huntington, WV., a son of Barbara Ellen Dean of East Lynn, and the late Alvis Glenn Parsons. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Parsons; a nephew, Charles Parsons; and a grandmother, Mary Davis. Malchom worked in construction as a drywall laborer. In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Janet, of East Lynn; two sons, Malcolm Douglas Parsons II (Brenda) of Columbus, Oh., and Jeff Parsons (Alisha) of East Lynn; a daughter, Krissy Parsons (David) of East Lynn; and one brother, Keith Fortner (Garnet) of East Lynn; and a host of friends of family too numerous to mention. Funeral Services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Parsons’ Cemetery in East Lynn. Friends may call after 12 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

GLEN PERRY, 77, of Huntington, husband of Betty Bowe Perry, died Thursday, December 11, 2014 in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 noon Monday, December 15, 2014 at Chapman’s Mortuary, with Pastor Jimmy Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Huntington. He was born July 21, 1937, in Wayne County, WV, a son of the late James and Lydia Hammond Perry. In addition to his parents, two daughters, Teresa and Missy, four sisters, Ethel Dial, Helen McKinney, Betty Tillers and Alma Walker; three brothers Norman Perry, Edgar Perry and James Perry preceded him in death. He was a laborer and attended Trinity Chapel Church. Additional survivors include: one son, Alan Perry of Huntington; one sister, Annie Meadows of Huntington; one brother, Herman Perry of Lavalette; 5 grandchildren, Lisa Morrison, Brittany Tolley, Robert Perryman, Tiffiny Perry and Haley Scarberry; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call one hour prior to service time Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. Chapmans-Mortuary.com.

ALFIE LEON SMITH, 90 of Huntington, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington. He was born May 16, 1924, in Wayne County, a son of the late Roy and Margaret Mayo Smith. Alfie was a member of the Westmoreland United Methodist Church. He retired from the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He also served six years with the U.S. Navy. Alfie was a member of American Legion Post 93 Kenova, whose Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. He was also a member of Crescent Masonic Lodge #32 AF & AM Ceredo. In addition to his years of service, he was a shipping clerk and retired from Harvey Hubbell Company. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ruth Alexander and JoAnn Hobbs; and one brother, O.B. Smith. Alfie is survived by his beloved wife, Nannie Morrison Smith; one son, John F. Smith of Virginia Beach, Va.; one daughter, Marilyn L. Graves of Huntington; one granddaughter, Brannon Smith of Virginia Beach, Va.; one grandson, Ryan Graves of Huntington; two great-granddaughters, Bailey and Josie Graves, both of Barboursville; and one brother, Harold Smith in Spain. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. with Pastor Tom Nolan officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

WAYNE MATHIS, 80, of Wheelersburg, OH, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth, OH. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Elders Tommy Damron, Tony Clay and Roger Maynard officiating. Burial followed at the Thompson Cemetery at Genoa, WV. He was born January 7, 1934 at Dunlow, WV, a son of the late Charlie and Hester Wallace Mathis. He was a retired brakeman and conductor for the Norfolk-Southern Railroad. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the Echo United Baptist Church. His brothers, Taylor Mathis, Leonard Mathis and Arley Mathis, and a grandson, Christopher Shane Mathis, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Thompson Mathis; two daughters, Karen Sue Pelphrey (Randy), and Marsha Pertuset (Jim), all of Portsmouth, Ohio; a son, Phillip Wayne Mathis (Cathy), also of Portsmouth; a sister, Emma Osborne (Carl) of Lavalette, WV; a brother, Charlie "Peanut" Mathis (Erma) of Wayne, WV; seven grandchildren, Taya Mathis, Jeremy Mathis (Elizabeth), Travis Little (Marcy), Nathan Little (Diane), Mason Pelphrey, Darren Pertuset (Kristin), and Courtney Redoutcy and three great-grandchildren, Emileigh, J.R., and Ison. Friends called from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.

WANDA L. WOITSCHECK passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014. She was 81. Born in Wayne County, West Virginia she was a long time resident of Glen Rock, N.J., before moving to North Palm Beach, Fla. Wanda was an assistant controller at National Concrete Masonry Association and the Washington Redskins Touchdown Club, both in Washington, D.C. When residing in Glen Rock, she was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Wanda enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family and traveling. Wanda was predeceased in death by her brothers Homer, James, Carl, Curtis, Robert and her sisters Vivian Shupe, and Virginia Hutchison. Survivors include her loving husband of 40 years Frederick C. Woitscheck; three step-children, Robin L. Spano and her husband Donald, Mark C. Woitscheck and Steven C. Woitscheck; two grandchildren, Nicholas Charles and Haley Erika. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 19, 2014 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Vander Plaat Funeral Home, (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff. The funeral service will be held on December 20, 2014 in the funeral home at 11 a.m. The interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. Memorial contributions on Wanda's memory may be made to the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Hospice Unit, 5300 East Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33407.

AILENE JOYCE GILLIAM MAYNARD, 82, of Huntington, W.Va., beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went home to heaven to join those loved ones who have gone before her on Monday, December 15, 2014, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va.,with Elders Orville Damron, Tommy Damron and Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at the Maple Hill section of Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. She was born February 23, 1932, at Ferguson, W.Va., a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Bessie Thompson Gilliam. She was a homemaker and member of the Echo United Baptist Church. Three children, Ronnie Lee Maynard, Patricia Kay Blair, and Amos Bryan Maynard, sisters Audrey Jewell Hundley, Anna Joe Meddings, Arlene Janice Maynard, and Ardeth Jeraldine Damron, and a brother, Andrew Jackson Gilliam, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Amos Kelley Maynard; three daughters, Karen Jean Robertson and husband Herman, Robin Lynette Smith, Beverly Joyce Edwards and husband Mike all of Ceredo-Kenova; a daughter-in-law Cindy Keyser Maynard of Burlington, Ohio; a son-in-law Ben Blair of Huntington; five sisters, Joan Maynard and husband Arvil of Lavalette, W.Va.,, Judy Riggs and husband Bob of Kenova, Justine Trogdon of Kenova, Alberta Real of Orlando, Fla., June Preston and husband Bob of Kenova; a brother Alvie Gillam and wife Donna of Wayne; nine grandchildren, Heather, Kaila, Kody, Brittany, Brianna, Lakin, Kelsey, Colton and Dakota; nine great-grandchildren, Ian, Kyler, Hayden, Brycen, Easton, Elayna, Paisley, Jaden and Jemma-Rose. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. The family would like to graciously thank all that provided care and comfort in her final days and to Hospice House of Huntington. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7

WILLA MARIE "MIMI" PERRY, 91, of Mound, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 15, 2014. Known for her abundant love, generosity of spirit, style, grace, sense of humor, strength, and kindness, she will be loved "forever and always" by her daughter, Susan Borneman; grandsons, Matthew (Kari Johnson) Borneman; Bryan (Beverly Newman) Borneman; granddaughter, Melissa Barnes (Steve Doree),great grandson Sam Doree; as well as her West Virginia family, grandchildren, Sara (Doug) Stapleton, Michael (Christine) Powers, April (Mark) Adkins; great grandchildren, Samantha, Elizabeth, Kyle, Mason and Sophia; many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends in MN, WV, OH, and CA. Their youngest child, she was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Mary Lloyd; her nine brothers and sisters as well as her beloved daughter, Barbara Jean Perry Powers. Our heartfelt Thank You for their love and the care given to Mimi by Allina Hospice and Dr. Gretchen Rasmusson; Sojourn owners Sally and Tom; all of the Sojourn staff, caretakers, and friends. A "Celebration of Life and Love" memorial service will be held Friday, December 26th at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 5218 Bartlett Blvd Mound, MN at 1:00PM with visitation one half hour prior. Private interment at Sunset Cemetery Chapel Minneapolis, MN. Memorial donations may be directed to the Mount Olive Lutheran Church Fund or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

BETTY JEAN MUNCY, 71, of Fort Gay, widow of Austin Muncy, died December 16, 2014. She was a homemaker. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.; burial in Muncy-Moore Cemetery, Tomahawk, Ky. Visitation after 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

DOROTHY JANE (STEPHENS) STEPHENS, 87, of Wayne, WV, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Pastor Johnny Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at the Stephens Cemetery, Wayne. She was born March 2, 1927 at Wayne, WV, a daughter of the late James H. and Georgia Mae Parsons Stephens. She was a homemaker and member of Canada Chapel Church. Dorothy let her light shine through the life that she lived and the love shown toward others. Her husband, Glen Eldridge Stephens, a son, Roger Lee Stephens and his wife, Teresa Jane Stephens; sisters Virginia Mitchell and Kathleen Hale, and brothers Carl, Jim and Norman Stephens also preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Charlotte Stiltner of Wayne, WV, and Rhonda Tackett ( Roger Lee) of Milton, WV; two brothers, Howard Stephens (Freda) of Wayne, WV, and Gene Stephens (Evelyn) of Crofton, KY; special life-long friends, Dot Stiltner and Betty Napier; nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren who were her joy. Friends may call from noon until service time Saturday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice House of Huntington.

ROBERT A. "BOB" BIAS, 67, of Genoa, W.Va., husband of Helen S. Lucas Bias, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014, at his residence. He was born December 15, 1947, in Huntington, a son of the late Benjamin L. and Mary S. Spears Bias. His daughter, Tracy Lynn Bias also preceded him in death. Bob was a carpenter by trade but was also a former Huntington Policeman, a member of the F.O.P., and a Mason. He is a member of the Genoa Church of Christ. In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Misty and Greg Adkins of Salt Rock, and Katelyn Renee Bias of Genoa, W.Va.; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert C. and Tamela Bias of Genoa, W.Va.; a brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Jean Carver of Belpre, Ohio; four grandchildren, Jason D. Adkins, Robert Eugene Adkins, Benjamin Bias, and Mary Bias; five great grandchildren, Hayden, Alexis, Madison, Hunter, and Natalee; and a niece, Melinda Carver Stanley. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, December, 22, 2014, at Chapman's Mortuary with Minister Ronnie Ross officiating. Burial will be in Baylous Cemetery, Salt Rock. Friends may visit one hour before services at Chapman's Mortuary, and send condolences to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

KENNETH LAWRENCE NELSON, 54, of Ranger, W.Va. went home to be with our Lord on December 18, 2014, after a long illness. Kenneth was a loving father and a beloved brother. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Winfield "Hank" Nelson and Nora Lee Neace Nelson, and a brother Robert Carl Nelson. He is survived by his children Kenneth Nelson II of Ranger and Norene Nelson-Gallion (James Gallion) of West Hamlin, W.Va.; his siblings Gary Nelson, Thurman Nelson and Geneva Wiley, all of Ranger; his grandchildren Makenna, Aaliyah and Raiyne Gallion and a host of loving family and friends. Family and friends may gather Sunday, December 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. McGhee-Handley Funeral Home in West Hamlin, W.Va. The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 22 at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home.

Loving daughter, mother, and sister, AMY ELIZABETH CLAY, 35, of Wayne, W.Va. passed away following a car accident on Friday, December 19, 2014. She was born December 14, 1979 in Huntington, W.Va., and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Elmer Brad and Hazel Clay; maternal grandfather Samuel Frye; and cousin Jimmy Crabtree Jr. She leaves behind her parents, Gerald Clay of Wayne, and Veronica Combs of Lavalette, W.Va.; three sisters, Tracy Clay of Miller, Oh., Kayla Clay of Lavalette, and Alison (Cody) Wetzel of Montana; her precious sons, Timothy Wade Fry Jr., and Nichalous Peyton Stephens; her grandmother Tennessee Frye of Wayne; niece Lillian Hammonds, and Nephew Alan Hammonds, both of Lavalette; and aunts, uncles, and cousins too numerous to mention. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Elder Garland Perry officiating. Burial followed in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

ELIJAH RONALD ASBURY, 73, of Kermit, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 19, 2014. He was born January 10, 1941 to parents Curtis and Millie Asbury of Dunlow, WV. He graduated Crum High School in 1958 then pursued a Bachelor of Arts at Marshall University. In 1962, he began his teaching career at Ceredo Kenova High School where he coached Jr. High football. Several years later, he taught at Crum High School where he eventually became Assistant Principal. In addition to teaching, he worked as a car salesman at Price Motors in Williamson. In 1965, he proudly opened Kermit Western Auto in Kermit, WV where he later retired. An active member of the Fairmount Church, he served as a Deacon for approximately twenty years. Community involvement and improvement projects were always a passion of his. He is survived by his adoring wife, Doris, of fifty-five years; two doting daughters, Rhonda Clovis and husband Matt, Melissa Cagigas, and son Jimmy; three grandchildren, Sarah Blackburn and husband Jeff, Rachel Doss and husband Todd, and John Cagigas; as well as one great- grandson, Wade Blackburn. Funeral services were conducted at 11AM Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Fairmount Church in Dunlow, WV by Elders Emanuel Ferguson, Gid Marcum, Jesse Allen, and Bobby Perry with graveside rites at the Asbury Cemetery. Friends called from 6-9 PM on Saturday December 20 at Richmond Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, KY. The family would like to express their gratitude to Bill Marcum and Lois Justice for their special care and consideration in his final days.

JEAN JACKSON WATTS, 90, of Huntington, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014, at her daughters home in Culloden. Jean was born May 30, 1924, in Kenova, W.Va., the daughter of the late Joseph "Miller" Jackson and Leila Wilson Jackson McFann. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Martin Hallett at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Jean was a graduate of Vinson High School and a charter member of the Westmoreland Church of Christ. She worked at Kraft in Huntington before becoming a mother and a full time homemaker. In addition to her parents, Jean was also preceded in death by her husband Donald Etna Watts and a brother Joseph Miller "J" Jackson. She is survived by sons Mark Watts of Huntington and Steve (Drema) Watts of St. Albans, W.Va.; daughters Ann (Daniel) McDaniel of Culloden, W.Va., and Kim Riddle of Scott Depot, W.Va.; grandchildren Chris (Leigh Ann) Watts, Lindsey (Matthew) Johnson, Alissa (Cedric) Hornbuckle, Nick (Gina) Watts, Sarah and Rachel Riddle, Hollie Cotner, and Johnathan (Rikki) McDaniel; great-grandchildren Natallee Watts, Tyler Meaderis, Eliza Johnson, Laila Hornbuckle, Eric Cotner, and Cooper and Jackson McDaniel; and a niece Sara (Bill) Grimes of New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

PAULINE SHINGLETON LYKINS, August 9, 1929 – December 19, 2014. On December 19, at the age of 85, Pauline Shingleton Lykins was taken home to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald M. Lykins. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Marcia Ann (Mrs. Michael G. Mancini) and Cozette (Mrs. Donald L. Mobelini); five loving grandchildren, Christopher J. Mancini, Marcus G. Mancini, Ashley C. Marana, Donald L. Mobelini and Belinda J. Mobelini; and six precious great-grandchildren, Kaye Isabella Mancini, Marcus G. Mancini II, Giada O. Marana, Emma S. Marana, Christopher D. Mobilini and Anna G. Mobelini. Pauline was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova, where she was an active member of the Joy Class. She was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and attended Marshall University. Pauline had spent years of employment with the West Virginia State Road, Sun Oil Company and retired from Ashland Oil in 1984. Pauline's life was full of love, both given and received, a nurturer and caregiver, a faith-filled woman of service and a blessing to all who knew her. She will be deeply missed. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 or Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

KEVIN WAYNE STANLEY, 46, of Huntington, husband of Pam Stanley, died December 20, 2014, at home. Arrangements incomplete at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

KENNETH RAY DAVIS, 75, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2014. He was born January 25, 1939 in Logan, W.Va., a son of the late Roscoe and Mary Davis. His son, Kenneth Ray Davis II also preceded him in death along with brother, Elba, Malcom, Roscoe Jr., Lucian, Jeff, Jack, and Harlan, and sisters Edith, Ethel, Lucille, and Mary Caudill. Kenneth was a retired bridge builder and attended Laurel Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include Yvonne Davis of Genoa; sons Robert (Michelle) Davis of East Lynn, and Roscoe Davis; daughters Mary (Curt) St. Clair of Genoa, Linda (Tim) Darby of Wayne, and Edith (Brian) Napier of Columbus, Oh.; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is two sisters, Barbara Dean and Viola Bryant, both of Genoa, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Sam Perry officiating. Burial followed in the Roscoe Davis Cemetery. Friends called from noon until service time on Tuesday.

RUBY BERNICE (WALKER) MARCUM of Fort Gay, WV, died peacefully at home surrounded by her daughters, on December 22, 2014. She was born to the late William McKinley and Bertha McClure on June 27, 1920 in Big Creek, West Virginia. Retired LPN and a member of the Kermit United Baptist Church since 1952. Later in life she attended the Salt Petre Christian Baptist Church in Fort Gay, West Virginia, which she dearly loved. She will always be grateful to Rhonda Ratcliffe for the care she gave during the last few months. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Walker and Walter Marcum; two sons, Charles "Donnie" Walker and Walter Lee Walker, Jr. Also preceded in death, daughter-in-law, Naeko Waker, son-in-law, Charles Good, and one granddaughter, Janet Lee Cumptson. Surviving Son Alfred (Joe) Walker – (Martha) – Elkins, WV Surviving Daughters: Martha Bernice Maskal –(Bill) – Tarpon Springs, Florida, Margaret Jeffiers – (David) – Versailles, Kentucky, Eleanor Good – South Charleston, Ohio, Susan Ratcliffe – (Mike) – Fort Gay, WV, Dianne Petrey – (Calvin) – Lexington, KY Surviving Brothers and Sisters: Howard McClure – Skygusty, WV., Opal Martin – Salem, VA, Aulenia Scott – Roanoke, VA Sibling’s preceded in death Jean Nunley, Eleanor Roark, Wanda McClure, William "Bill" McClure, and Alfred McClure. Surviving Grandchildren: 22; Great Grandchildren: 37; Great-Great Grandchildren: 7. Place of Service: Salt Petre Christian Baptist Church, Tug River Road, Fort Gay, WV. Visitation will be Friday, December 26, between 6:00 -9:00 p.m. Funeral services, Saturday, December 27– at 1:00 p.m. Officiating Ministers: Rev. Richard Maynard; Rev. Joe Mullins Place of Burial: Williamson Cemetery, Mud Lick, Jenny’s Creek, WV. Pallbearers: 6 grandsons: John Walker, Brian Gillman, Chris Walker, Bobby Ryan Zeek, Joshua Zeek and David Muncy.

ORVILLE JACK RUBLE, 84, of Kermit, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He was born March 10, 1930 in Mingo County, West Virginia to the late George Orville and Dixie Moore Ruble. Orville is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Gail Bailey Ruble of Kermit, West Virginia; daughters, Gloria Lea Ruble Hoffman of Kermit, West Virginia and Lisa Ann (Andrew) Ruble Stewart of Charleston, West Virginia; three grandchildren, Jaclyn Dawn (John) Ruble May of Bridgeport, West Virginia, Carly Beth Stewart and Jack Andrew Stewart both Charleston, West Virginia along with many close relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at the Kermit United Methodist Church in Kermit, West Virginia on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 1:00pm with Pastor Brad Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the Moore Family Cemetery. Friends called at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Friday, December 26, 2014 from 6:00-9:00pm. The family ask in lieu of flowers, that a donation be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. You can make your donation at www.alz.org. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

JIMMY DALE SCAGGS, 27, of Huntington, WV. passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at UKMC Chandler Hospital Lexington, Kentucky. He was born September 9, 1987 in Huntington, WV. son of Jimmy Dale Scaggs, Sr. of Catlettsburg, Ky. and the late Tonya Lynn Mathis. Jimmy was a telemarketer for the Sitel Corporation. Besides his mother he was also preceded in death by his grandparents Susie Scaggs, Billy Ray Scaggs and Katie Mathis. Survivors left to cherish his memory besides his father are his companion Amanda Cremeans of Huntington, one sister Patricia Scaggs of Ashland, Ky.; four aunts; one uncle and several cousins. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist with final expenses. Friends may call from 1-2 P.M. Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the Scaggs family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh. com.

Our beloved mother, JANICE SUE THOMPSON, 75, of Huntington, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Huntington Health & Rehab, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Ivory Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. She was born December 6, 1939 in Huntington, WV, to the late Orval Mays & Ada Kimbler Mays. Janice was a LPN for various hospitals in the Huntington area. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Bill Thompson, granddaughter Cora Russell and great granddaughter Arianna Isabella Ann Williamson. Surviving is her son Johnny Williamson and wife Marena of Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter Jovana Meeks of Huntington, WV, granddaughter Sheena Williamson of Dayton, Ohio, great grandson Treyton Russell and special friend Shirley Bradley. Friends may call from noon until service time on Saturday.

Our beloved mother, ZILLA JOAN SANSOM, 64, of Wayne, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 27, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Joan was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed nothing more than watching her grandchildren play softball or baseball on a sunny summers day or basketball on a chilly winters night. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, December 29th at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Charlie Henry officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born October 7, 1950 in East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of Claud and Myrtle Blankenship. She selflessly dedicated 28 years of her life as a shelter supervisor at the Hovah Hall-Underwood Childrens Society of West Virginia, in Ona, (formerly the Huntington child shelter). She devoted her love, patience, and most importantly her heart to every child and staff member that walked through the door. Joan's compassion, love, and "no nonsense" demeanor, positively impacted all who knew her - whether at home or work. She graduated from Huntington East High School in 1968 and Marshall University with a bachelor of liberal arts degree. She was preceded in death by a sister, Eloise Thompson, and a very special son Matthew Ryan "Snake" Sansom. Joan's love and influence will live on in those surviving her: husband, Clyde Ray Sansom, Wayne, two sons, Stephen Ray Sansom, Kileen, TX, Jeffrey Scott Sansom(Tara) of Ona, daughter, Heather Nicole Sansom, Barboursville. Five grandchildren, Bryan Matthew Sansom, Connor Ryan Sansom, Carson Lane Sansom, Gabrielle Nicole McCallister and Timmy Emery. Four sisters, Wilma Willis(Wes), Rita Lockhart(Bill), Jan Iverson, and Joyce Traylor. Six brothers, Billy Blankenship, Sam Blankenship(Betty), Robie Blankenship(Judy), Randy Blankenship(Stacy), Donnie Blankenship, and Kevin Blankenship(Kari). And a very special best friend, Mary Thabit, husband, David, and Joan's honorary grandchildren, Kristen, Joseph and Zachery. And many nieces and nephews and cousins. Pallbearers will be Mark Maynard, Joey Thabit, David Thabit, Zach Thabit, Sam Blankenship and Jeff Sansom. Friends may call after 5 p.m. on Monday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

ESTHER S. (FERGUSON) ADKINS, 78, of Ceredo, beloved wife of Fred T. Adkins, went to be with her Savior on Saturday, December 27, 2014, in Sebring, FL. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Rodney Hale at first Baptist Church of Ceredo at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2015. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. She was born in Lavalette, WV on June 15, 1936, daughter of the late Willie and Shirley (Potter) Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by her son, Fred B. Adkins, two sisters, and two brothers. Esther worked at American National Rubber and for the Town of Ceredo before retiring. She faithfully served the Lord all of her life and was an active member of first Baptist Church of Ceredo for the last three decades. She was always smiling, generous, servant-hearted, and kind to everyone she met. She was a very loving wife, mom, memaw, and friend, who will be greatly missed by everyone. Esther loved to travel, having visited all fifty states, the Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and China. In addition to her husband of almost 60 years, her greatest loves were her children: Freda (Keith) Chadwick of Watauga, TX, Les (Felicia) Adkins of Ashland, and Matthew Adkins of Ceredo; her grandchildren: Jennifer (Jon) Bailey of Wylie, TX, Dustin Adkins of Ashland, Maegan Adkins (Fiancé Mark Wilson) of Hurricane, and Emily Adkins of Huntington; and her great-grandsons Thomas and Caleb Bailey of Wylie, TX. She is also survived by three sisters: Jean Martin, Carol Carroll, and Nila Fisher. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at first Baptist Church of Ceredo. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

RITA FAYE CARTER, 56, of Wayne, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 29, 2014 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Charlie Maynard officiating. She was born on August 5, 1958 in Wayne, WV, to the late Virginia Pauley. Rita worked for Wayne County Community Services Organization as an In Home Health Technician and attended Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her brother Joe Carter and sister Mural Burns. Surviving is her daughter Kimberly Carter (Joe Collins) of Crum, WV, son Shawn Carter (Connie Ferguson) of Wayne, WV, sister Bobby Jean Carter of Wayne, WV and half sister Linda Parsons of Elkins, WV, brother Nick Carter of Lake City, Florida. She is also survived by her three grandchildren: Tiffanie Boyes, Joseph Collins and Marvin Collins, Jr, very special friends Mollie Frazier, Pete Berry, Joe and Sheila Hubble. Special thanks to Rhonda Davis and Andy Queen of Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington. friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the church. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne is in charge of the arrangements.

EMMA JANE BOOTH, 79, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2014. Born on November 23, 1935 in Radnor, Wayne County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late McKinley Moore and Lucy Ann Sartin Moore. Emma was preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul Leo Booth, in 1988; her siblings and her special friend Patrick Hicks. She was a member of the Church of Christ and was a devoted mother and homemaker. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her six sons, William R. Booth (Jackie) of Florida, Paul D. Booth (Darlene) of Huntington, W.Va., Craig A. Booth, Barry W. Booth, Adrian S. Booth (Connie) of Kenova, W.Va., Jeffery L. Booth (Terri) of Scottown, Ohio; her daughter Lucy R. Stephens (Matt) of Kenova, W.Va.; 25 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; her brother-in-law Y.B. Damron; Sylvia Smallenbarger (Douglas) who was like another daughter to her;and her special friend Debbie Manis. Emma's family will welcome friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services. A Funeral ceremony will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015, at noon at the funeral home with Minister John Holland officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior to services on Friday. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kenova, W.Va. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Emma's family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

JOE WILLIAMS, JR., 61, of Huntington, W.Va. passed away Monday, December 29, 2014, at the VA Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born May 15, 1953 in Beckley, W.Va., a son of Joe and Maple Bryant Williams. Joe proudly served in the US Navy. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2014 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery NE, Greenup, Ky., military honors performed by VFW Post 93, Kenova. Johnson Tiller funeral Home is honored to serve the Williams family.

KENNITH PATTON, 58, of Fort Gay W.V. passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at his home. Kennith was born January 16, 1956 in Louisa, Ky. a son of the late Perry Wilson and Florence McCormick Patton. He was a mechanic, and attended Prichard Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Perry Patton. also preceded in death by, brother, James Patton and sister, Sue Carol Copley. Survivors include, his loving wife, Wilma D. Jenkins Patton of Fort Gay, W.V.; daughter, Tammy Lee (James Hicks) Patton of Fort Gay, W.V.; son, Kennith (Nancy) Patton of Fort Gay, W.V.; nephew, Mose Trotter of Fort Gay, W.V.; brother, Bob Patton of Columbus, Ohio; sisters, Amy Dean of Fort Gay, W.V.; Etta Mae Brewer of Prichard, W.V.; Gladys Crosby of Columbus, Ohio; Linda Copley also of Columbus, Ohio; 10 Grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 noon Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Brewer officiating. Burial will follow at the Barker Cemetery, Hewlett Rd. Fort Gay. Visitation was 6:00 til 9:00 pm Thursday and Friday evening at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

LAUREENA LYNN BLANKENSHIP RUNYON, 34, of Wayne, W.Va., flew to Heaven on the wings of angels to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Born July 29, 1980 in Huntington, W.Va., Laureena worked as a flight attendant with Delta/Comair and a wedding planner with David’s Bridal. She enjoyed playing the saxophone. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Lois Blankenship and Audrey Adkins. Survivors include her husband Chad Runyon; her precious daughter Gabriella Lachai Skye Runyon; her parents, Edward and Janet Blankenship; her brother Kyle (Ashley) Blankenship; paternal grandfather Ardrey "Bo" Blankenship, all of Wayne; maternal grandfather John Adkins of Huntington; one nephew Brayden Blankenship; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sheila and Bruce Runyon; and a host of special friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Aaron Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Linda Thompson Goodman, 72, Bradenton, died November 19, 2014. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, and raised in Wayne County, West Virginia, she moved to Bradenton in 1963 when her husband of 48 1/2 years, James A. Goodman, accepted a job with Tropicana. After 36 years as a classroom teacher in Manatee County, Linda retired in 2000. A Teacher-of-the-Year nominee, Linda taught at Walker Jr. High School, Bradenton Middle School, and Braden River Middle School throughout her career. She attended Bayshore Baptist Church, in Bradenton, since July 1964 and was a Sunday School teacher and choir member for many years. During her years at Bayshore, she also served as director of the women’s group and youth director at various times. Linda graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in Ceredo, WV, and Marshall University in Huntington, WV, where she earned a degree in Secondary English Education. She is survived by her daughter, Cyndee Goodman Cheri, of Myakka City, FL; son, Todd Marshall Goodman (Katie) of Sarasota, FL; stepson James Arnold Goodman, Jr. (Betty) of Melbourne, FL; and four grandchildren, Nicolas, Madison, Claire, and Jack. Memorial Service was 4:00 P.M., Sunday December 7, 2014 at Bayshore Baptist Church located at 6502 14th Street West, Bradenton, FL, 34207.

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