WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
July, 2014
Obituaries courtesy The
Wayne County News and The Huntington Herald Dispatch and other sources.
These obituaries for the month of July were compiled by
Howard Osburn
CURTIS LEWIS, Jr., 80, of Genoa, W.Va. went home to
be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. He was
born February 12, 1934 in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late Curtis
and Lessie Lewis. His brothers, Raymond Lewis and Cecil Lewis also preceded him
in death. Curtis was a retired auto mechanic with the TTA in Huntington. He
leaves behind one daughter, Sherry Griffith and her husband John of Houston,
Tex.; and three grandchildren, Paige McKnight, Chase McKnight, both of Cole
Grove Ohio, and Hayden Griffith of Houston. Also surviving is one sister, Ruth
Osburn of Genoa; special nieces, Kathy Osburn and Dena Osburn; and several
additional nieces and nephews. Curtis was a wonderful dad and pop pa and he will
be missed dearly. Private burial will be held for the family. Johnson Tiller
Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lewis family.
MICHAEL RAY WATTS, 62, of Huntington, W.Va., went
to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at
the Huntington Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Funeral services will be
conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel,
Wayne, W.Va., with Elder Joe Alley officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood
Cemetery at Wayne. He was born July 18, 1951, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the
late Floyd and Lena Hardwick Watts. Mike was a retired school bus inspector for
the WV Department of Transportation and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam
War. He was a member of the Kenova Church of Christ. Other memberships include
Wayne Masonic Lodge #18 AF&AM, having served as Past Master, Wayne Chapter of
Royal Arch #18, and the Huntington Scottish Rite. In addition to his parents, he
was also preceded in death by his grandparents Floyd and Sarah Watts and John
and Ruth Hardwick, and aunts Maggie Spurlock and Marie Watts. Survivors include
his wife of 41 years, Wanda Steele Watts; a daughter Audra Watts of
Barboursville, W.Va.; a son Floyd Watts (Laura) of Vienna, W.Va.; two sisters,
Sally Ross (Hoyt) of Summerville, N.C., and Betty Holmes of Macungie, Pa.; three
grandchildren, William and Samuel Watts, and Jonathan Bowen; and a special
life-long friend who was like a brother, Randy Thompson. The family wishes to
extend special thanks to Dr. Joy Martin and the VA ICU staff for their care and
compassion during a very difficult time. Masonic graveside rites will be
conducted by Wayne Lodge #18, and military graveside rites will be conducted by
American Legion Post 93 of Kenova. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at
Morris Funeral Home.
DALE EDWARD ROBERTSON, 57, of Huntington passed
away Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Reger Funeral Chapel
by Deacon Paul Walters of the First Assembly Church of God, Massillon, Ohio.
Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. He was born June 1,
1957, in Mt. Eaton, Ohio, a son of the late Frank Robertson Jr., and Delores Ann
Walters Robertson. Dale was retired from Martin Steel. Survivors include his
wife Deborah Ferguson Robertson; a son and daughter-in-law Dale Robertson Jr.
and Jessica Robertson; a daughter and son-in-law Della and Josh Sova, and five
grandchildren, Hadley Robertson, Kristin, Khloe, Joshua and Sophia Sova. The
family would like to thank all of their friends for their support. Friends may
call from 1 p.m. until service time Sunday at the Reger Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.
SAUNDRA KAY MAYNARD, 62, of Dunlow, WV, passed away
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Cabell-Huntington
Hospital in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Brother
Buster Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at the S. D. Copley Cemetery at
Dunlow, WV. She was born May 15, 1952 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Rosa
Copley Maynard of Dunlow and the late Latt Maynard, Jr. She is also survived by
her sister, Rose Dotson (Jessie) of Cleveland, OH and her brother, Lattie
Maynard of Dunlow, WV. Friends called from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral
Home.
ROY LEE PELFREY, 57, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away
Thursday, July 3, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones
Hospice House after a long illness. He was born April 16, 1957 in Columbus, Oh.,
a son of the late Paul and Thelma Pelfrey. Roy worked in the timber and farming
industries. He will be remembered as a hard worker and talented carpenter, who
loved caring for his animals and tending his farm. He leaves behind three
brothers, William Franklin Pelfrey and his wife Carole, Paul Lewis Pelfrey and
his wife Bonnie, and Ray Pelfrey and his wife Tammy, all of Wayne; one sister,
Alice Webb and her husband Eddie of Wayne; nieces and nephews, Todd Pitts,
Alician Pitts, Tommy Pitts, Jason Walters, Ashley Milton, Morgan Milton, Billy
Followay, Rosanna Followay, Jennifer Pelfrey, Paul Pelfrey, Thelma Pelfrey, Erin
Palmer, Jessi Pelfrey, Sam Runyon, and Shara Talbert; and a host of great nieces
and nephews whom he loved dearly. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Monday, July 7, 2014 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the
Booth Cemetery. Friends may call from noon till service time on Saturday.
QUINCY ALLEN HUTCHINSON, 78, of Kenova died
July 4, 2014. Arrangements incomplete at
Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home and Cremation Services
www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
DONZIE EUGENE KAYLOR, 82, of Huntington, widower of
Elma Lee Kaylor, died July 4, 2014. Funeral service
will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home and Cremation Services; burial
in Baylous Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
www.ceredo-keonvafuneralhome.com.
SHAWNA MARIE McCOY, 45, of Springfield, Ohio, went
home to be with the Lord, July 4, 2014, after a
short illness. She was the granddaughter of Y. B. Damron of Kenova, W.Va., who
survives. She was born July 31, 1968. Also surviving are her husband, Larry
McCoy and two sons, Levi and Lucas McCoy, all of Springfield, Ohio; mother
Sylvia Damron Smallenbarger and dad Douglas Smallenbarger of Springfield, Ohio;
brother Eric Smallenbarger of Cincinnati, Ohio; aunt Emma Booth of Kenova,
W.Va., and a very special uncle, Raymond Miracle of Springfield, Ohio, along
with lost of cousins, two nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by
her brother John Zonner, maternal grandmother Emma Damron and aunt Joan Miracle.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Kenova
Church of Christ, located at the corner of Chestnut and 18th Streets in Kenova.
Burial at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova.
JENNIFER RENEE ESLICK, 32, of Catlettsburg, KY died
Friday, July 4, 2014 at her residence. Funeral
services were conducted 1:00 pm Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial will follow at William Perry Cemetery in Dunlow, WV. She was born
November 2, 1981 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Tenia Marcum Eslick and
fiancé, Rick Hay of Catlettsburg, KY and her late loving father David Eslick.
Also preceding her in death were her grandparents, James Eslick, Sam Morrison
and Pauline Marcum; a very special cousin, John Hundley and a very close friend,
Mindy Jones. Survivors include a daughter, Lyndsay Damron of Fort Gay, WV; a
sister, LeAnn Eslick and fiancee, C. G. of Vanleer, KY; grandparents, Jannivee
and Jess Copley; a special niece, Karlee Brook Mills; special uncle James
(Wanda) Eslick and aunts and uncles Connie (Johnny) Hundley of Dunlow, WV,
Billie (Don) Browning of Fort Gay, WV, Sara (Grover) Copley of Fort Gay, WV and
numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends called from 11 to 1 pm at
Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.
JUDITH ANN JONES, 72, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be
with The Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2014. She was
born August 11, 1941 in Catlettsburg, Ky. Judy was a member of Tom’s Creek
United Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Pastor Paul Jones and
Betty Tomblin. Judy was preceded in death by her sister Billie Catherine Jones,
her husband Pastor Everett Black, sister Nancy Jones, nephew Michael Jones, and
niece Tosha Monique Shill. Judy is survived by two brothers, Roger Jones and his
wife Mary, and Pastor Gary Jones and his late wife Ruby Rowe Jones; her sisters
Mary Jane Merritt and her husband Arthur, Helen Joye and her husband Robert, and
Donna and her husband Ed; and many beloved nieces and nephews, John Arthur
Merritt, Crystal Merritt, David Merritt, Dale Jones, Brett Jones, Jason Jones,
John Mark Black, Jack Martin, Linda Harmeyer, and Cathy Collins. Judy was
blessed with many other family members who loved her dearly, as well as the
light of her life, her dog Reilly. Judy’s family would like to extend a special
thanks to the physicians, nurses and staff of Cabell Huntington Hospital and
Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were conducted at 2
p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Garland
Perry and Deacon Terry Thompson of Tom’s Creek United Baptist Church. Burial
followed in the Jones Cemetery. The family invited friends to visit after 6 p.m.
Monday at the funeral home.
MANUEL BARCELLO, 89, of Kenova, W.Va., died
Saturday, July 5, 2014, at St. Mary's Medical
Center. He was born on January 2, 1925, in Prenter, W.Va., to the late Manuel
Barcello Sr., and Lona Burk Barcello. He was preceded in death by his parents, a
brother James Barcelo and his former wife and friend Rosemary Barcello. Manuel
served his country in the U.S. Navy, enlisting at the age of 17 in WWII and was
called back into service again during the Korean War. He was employed by
Houdaille Industries Inc., from 1948 until the plant ceased operations in 1980.
He is survived by his sister Patty Amburgey of Murray, Ky.; his sons Robert A.
Barcello of Kenova and G. Gregory (Elmira) Barcello of Prosser, Wash., and his
daughter Carol Sue (Wm. Grady Sr.) Walter of Ashland, Ky. Also surviving are his
grandchildren Grady Walter II, Dwight (Melissa) Walter, Brian Barcello, Hunter (Alaina)
Barcello, Melissa (Brandon) Brown and Seth Barcello, and his three
great-granddaughters, Casey Walter, Marley Walter and Bailey Brown and one
great-grandson, Elijah Barcello. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on
Thursday, July 10, 2014, at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Scott
Byard officiating. Burial will follow at the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Ceredo.
Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until time of service. Online condolences may
be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
DR. LARRY B. CRAYCRAFT, 80, of Ashland, Ky., passed
away Sunday, July 6, 2014, at Ashland Community
Hospice. Larry was born June 4, 1934, in Kenova, W.Va., a son of the late Earl
and Ethel Dyer Craycraft. He was a graduate of West Virginia University School
of Pharmacy and School of Medicine. Larry served in the military as an Army
Major in Vietnam, earning a Bronze Star. He was a founding member of the
physicians group that started physician emergency room coverage at King's
Daughters and St. Mary's hospitals. He had a family practice in Ashland, started
the Industrial Medicine practice at KDMC and served as Vice-president of Medical
Affairs at KDMC. Larry was a member of the Calvary Episcopal Church. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth Dale "Coach"
Craycraft, Billy Earl Craycraft and Keith Craycraft. He is survived by his wife
Rachel Zinn Craycraft of Ashland; one son, Keith Craycraft and his wife Lillian
of Catlettsburg, Ky.; two daughters, Elizabeth Alexander and her husband Sam of
Ashland, Ky., and Cecelia Rechner and her husband Dan of Charleston, S.C.; seven
grandchildren, Zachary and Margaret Alexander, Justin Hemlepp, Tessa Gabbert,
Danny Rechner, Lauren and Kelly Craycraft and five great-grandchildren. A
memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the Calvary
Episcopal Church in Ashland, Ky., with Mtr. Antoinette Azar officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice, the Community Kitchen or to the
charity of one's choice. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the
Craycraft family with arrangements.
BRENDA JANE JOHNSON, 64, of Butler, Ohio passed
away Sunday July 6, 2014 at the Joel Pomerene
Memorial Hospital. Brenda was born Feb. 28, 1950 in Louisa, KY the daughter of
the late Rev. Charles and Inez Webb Thompson. In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by her husband Herby Johnson and son Gary Artrip Jr. Survivors
include two daughters and sons-in-law Sandra and Claude Jervis of Butler, OH and
Carissa and John fowler of Mansfield, OH; a son and daughter-in-law Charles and
Donna Artrip of Mansfield, OH; three sisters Gladys White and Josephine Wilson
both of Mansfield, OH and Leota Rowe of Huntington, WV and a brother Johnny
Thompson of New Knoxville, OH; three grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Funeral services were conducted on Thursday July 10th at 1:00 pm at the Wilson
funeral Home. Burial followed in the Thompson Family Cemetery at fort Gay, WV.
friends called 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesday July 9th at the Wilson funeral
Home.
JAMES B. HUTCHINSON, 73, of Huntington, W.Va.,
passed away Monday, July 7, 2014, at the Huntington
Health and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be conducted 11:30
a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Pastor Steve Willis
officiating. James was born October 6, 1940, in Kenova, a son of the late Walter
Berten and Anna Elizabeth Damron Hutchinson. He was a 1959 graduate of Buffalo
High School and a graduate of the Huntington East Trade School. Besides his
parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother Earl Roger Hutchinson.
Survivors include two sisters, Alice Fay Pelfrey (Jim) of Dallas, Texas and
Patricia Ann Bradley of Albuquerque, N.M.; several nieces and nephews and a host
of friends. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Rollins Funeral Home
in Kenova, which is assisting the Hutchinson family. Online condolences may be
expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
DREAMA LUCILLE EPLIN HALLEY, 73, of Huntington,
W.Va., died Monday, July 7, 2014. She was born
February 22, 1941 in Huntington the daughter of the late Herman David and Olive
Virginia Christian Burd. Dreama was preceded in death by her Husband Carl
Raymond Eplin, a daughter Judy Gail Eplin, one grandson Morris David Byrd,
Brothers, Charles, Paul, Odie, Foster, and JR, Sisters, Brenda, Betty, Doris,
Sandy, Linda and Lilly. Dreama is survived by three daughters, Dreama L Norris
of Lesage, Olive V Hughes of Huntington, and Charolette O Adkins of Ona, and one
son Carl R Eplin II of Wayne. four sisters, Sharon Adkins, Tena Kirk, Sonja Burd
and Brenda Wessel, six brothers, Michael, Homer, Aruther, Ronnie, Jason Burd and
Bill Erwin. Step-mother Wanda Crommett and a very special niece, Billie M
Smith,15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren
and a host of friends and family to numerous to mention. Services will be
conducted Friday July 11, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne.
Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne Friends may call 2 hours
before the service time at the funeral home.
DAVID LEE WALKER, 60, of Spring, TX, formerly of
Wayne County died July 7, 2014 at Houston Northwest
Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Saturday, July 12,
2014 at Morris funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Walker Cemetery,
Genoa, WV. He was born February 21, 1954 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late
Ercel and Frances Rachel Insco Walker. A brother, Dwight Daniel Walker also
preceded him in death. Survivors include three sisters, Mary Goodrich, Elizabeth
Blair and Teresa Walker; and one brother, Bill Walker all of Texas; and a host
of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from
11:00 a.m. Saturday til service time at the funeral home.
AGNES M. DAVENPORT, 90, of Michigan, formerly of
Ceredo, widow of Willis Davenport, died July 8, 2014.
Funeral service will be noon Friday, Reger Funeral Chapel; burial will follow at
Woodmere Memorial Park. Visitation two hours before service.
JAMES "JAMIE" ARBIE CASTEEL, 63, of Louisa, Ky.,
passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014. He was born
September 20, 1950, in West Hamlin, W.Va., a son of James Arthur and Nellie
Marie Clay Casteel. Jamie was a member of Smith Chapel Church. He was preceded
in death by grandparents Arbie and Elizabeth Casteel and Thomas Edgar and Sylvia
Clay Merritt. Survivors include his loving parents James Arthur and Nellie Marie
Casteel of Wayne, W.Va.; one son, Brian Casteel of Wayne, W.Va.; one daughter,
Tammy Casteel Bryant of Fort Mitchell, Ky.; four grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, July 11,
2014, at Smith Chapel Church with Tom Kitts and Mitch Brumfield officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m.
Thursday at Smith Chapel Church. Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky., in charge of
arrangements
AGNES HAMMOND DAVENPORT, 90, of Ceredo, W.Va., left
this world on July 8, 2014, at Saline Michigan
Evangelical Home. By her side in death were her daughter, Sandra Davenport-Stapish,
Sandra's husband Clair and their daughter Deanna Stapish-Stocker. Agnes also is
survived by one son, Ralph James Davenport who resides in Florida with his wife
Sally. Their sons are Danny of West Virginia and Dale of Florida. Agnes also has
three great-grandchildren. Agnes was the daughter of the late Ranson and Lura
Pack-Hammond. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband Willis Lawrence
Davenport along with five sisters and four brothers. She has one surviving
brother, Lowell Hammond from Warfield, Ky. Agnes will always be remembered for
being a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. She was a very kind and giving
person. Family and friends were her passion and delight. Funeral services will
be held at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Rick Weber in Huntington, W.Va.,
Friday, July 11, 2014, at noon. Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to noon. In lieu
of flowers, contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice 2366 Oak Valley Dr. Ann
Arbor, MI 48103 or Saline Evangelical Home 440 West Russell St Saline, MI 48176.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.regerfh.com.
BOBBIE LEE THOMPSON, 83, of Wayne, W.Va., passed
away Tuesday, July 8, 2014. He was born September
30, 1930, a son of the late Emery and Sadie Workman Thompson. Bobbie was a
retired foreman with F.A. Bartlett Tree Co., and proudly served as a member of
the U.S. Air Force at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Bobbie is survived by two
sisters, Lou F. Webb of Wayne and Nell R. Napier of Rittman, Ohio; two brothers,
Jay (Marlene) Thompson of Wayne, and Glen (Bertha) Thompson of Lavalette; a host
of nieces, nephews, friends and family including a special friend Maxine
Goodworth of Byrdtown, Tenn. The family would like to thank the Huntington VA
Medical Staff including Nikki Rood and Judy Hale. Funeral services will be
conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home,
Wayne with Pastor Fred Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at the Smith
Cemetery, Wayne. Friends may call one hour before the service time at the
funeral home.
JULIA LOWE PERKINS RIGGS of Huntington went to be
with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.
She was born January 22, 1925, in Ceredo to Blanche Freeman Lowe and Ray Lowe.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of
fifty-years, James W. Perkins and her second husband, Lloyd Riggs. She is
survived by one daughter, Carolyn Perkins Meredith (Benjamin); one
granddaughter, Angela Meredith Booth (Reece), two great-grandchildren, Trey Cobb
and Gabi Cobb. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Ceredo. Many
thanks go to caregivers Jane Workman and Darlene Taylor. Friends may call
Friday, July 11, 2014. from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in
Kenova. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at Woodmere Memorial Park in
Huntington with Rev. Larry S. Mullens officiating. Rollins Funeral Home in
Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.rollinsfh.com.
CLIFFORD DOUGLAS RUSSELL, 73, of Lakewood, CO,
passed away in a vehicle accident on July 9, 2014.
He was born on January 28, 1941 in Itmann, WV. He was the son of the late Audley
and Susie Russell. As a child he lived in Kenova, WV before moving to Wayne, WV.
He graduated from Wayne High School in 1958, being the Salutatorian of his
class. He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech). He was the
only member of his high school class to attend university out of state. He
received a BS degree in Physics from VA Tech, and later, Masters degrees from
both Lynchburg College (Physics), Lynchburg, VA and the University of Virginia
(Mechanical engineering), Charlotteville. Clifford was a retired engineer in
nuclear reactor safety analysis with Babcock & Wilcox in Lynchburg, VA, where he
resided from 1967 to 2012. He was an active member of North Bedford Baptist
Church, including serving as deacon and Sunday School Director, and participated
in numerous mission projects with the men of the church. He had a wide range of
interests and hobbies, and was active in local conservative politics both in
Virginia and Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Edith Williams Russell,
originally from Packs Branch/Mount Hope, West Virginia. They were married for
over 51 years. He is survived also by his daughters Diane Russell of Lakewood,
CO, Deborah Wilder & son-in- aw Jeremy Wilder of Arvada, CO, his son Douglas
Russell and daughter-in-law Laarni Russell of Louisville, KY, his granddaughters
Meadow and Heather Wilder, and Leila and Lexie Russell. He is also survived by
his sister, Maxine Lewis, of Kitts Hill, OH, and his brother, Daniel Russell, of
Wayne, WV. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Russell. Services
will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home, Lakewood, CO, Thursday, July 17, with
visitation at 12:00 Noon and service following at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at
Golden Cemetery, Golden, CO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial
gifts be made to Thru the Bible radio, a worldwide broadcast of the renowned and
beloved late Dr. J. Vernon McGee. Information regarding TTB may be obtained at
http://www. ttb.org . Donations may be made online or mailed to PO Box 7100,
Pasadena, CA 91109-7100. When making your gift, please let them know that it is
in memory of Clifford Russell. The family invites messages to be left on the
Newcomer Funeral Home website, and would like to express appreciation for the
numerous outreaches of sympathy, prayers and concern.
PEGGY ANN DEMPSEY, 73, of Lavalette, W.Va., wife of
Rev. James C. Dempsey, went to be with her Lord on Friday,
July 11, 2014, from the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born
August 8, 1940, in Chesapeake, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Ruby Amos
Blair. Two sisters and four brothers have also preceded her in death. Peggy had
worked formerly for Pharmor and H and L Green and was a homemaker and minister's
wife. She was a member of the WV United Methodist Conference, and formerly an
avid bowler. In addition to her husband, survivors include her daughter, Cindy
Church of Caldwell, Ohio; a son, John Dempsey of Lavalette, W.Va.;
granddaughter, Jo Ann Shaffer and husband, Jarod, of Dayton, Pa.; two
great-granddaughters, Faith Ann Church and Weylin Shaffer; and two sisters,
Dolly Blake of North Carolina, and Felma Webb and husband Claude Webb of Kenova.
Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2014, at the White
Chapel Mausoleum, with Rev Tom Williams and Rev. Carol K. McKay officiating.
Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may
visit after 10:30 a.m. Monday, until service time. Donations may be made to the
Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, and condolences may be sent to
www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
SAMUEL WILSON COCHENOUR SR., 100, of Wayne, passed
away Friday, July 11, 2014 at his home. He was born
March 17, 1914 in Piketon, Ohio, a son of the late John W. and Amelia Schwartz
Cochenour. Sam was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Charity Walker
Cochenour whom he was married to for 63 years; one grandson, Freddie Ferguson
and one brother and four sisters. He retired from Union Concrete Company where
he had worked as an equipment operator. Sam was a member of the Prichard Church
of God in Prichard, W.Va. He is survived by two sons and daughter's-in-law,
Lloyd E. and Rebecca Cochenour, of Wayne, with whom he made his home and Sam Jr.
and Paula Cochenour of Lavalette, W.Va.; one daughter and son-in-law, Marion and
James "Fred" Ferguson of Wayne; four grandchildren and their spouses, Melissa
and Mark Hardin, Jason and Ashley Colegrove, Jeremy and Morgan Cochenour and
Rachel Cochenour; eight great-grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Hardin, Kayla
Colegrove, Shannon and Charity Ferguson, Hayley Colegrove and Kaytlynn and
Zachery Sheets; a special friend, Melvena Barrett and a host of nieces and
nephews. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. with funeral
services beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Rollins Funeral Home in
Kenova, with Pastor Fred Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest
Cemetery, Kenova.
BRANDON LEE JACKSON, 15 of Ceredo, W.Va., passed
away peacefully at home on Friday, July 11, 2014
surrounded by family. He was born April 27, 1999 in Dunker, NY the son of Kenny
and Cheryl Johnson Watts. In addition to his parents he is survived by four
sisters, Brandie Parker, Amanda Parker both of Wayne, W.Va., Crystal Gathings of
Huntington, W.Va. and Tabitha Jackson of Ceredo, W.Va; three brothers, Roy
McArthur, Jr. of CA, Billy Eay Jackson and Nicholas Jackson both of Ceredo,
Brandon was an avid WVU fan, loved four wheeling, gun collecting and was a
student at Wayne High School and was baptized at Westmoreland Baptist Church.
Funeral services were conducted at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at
Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Huntington, near Barboursville. Visitation was from
10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. www.hensonmortuary.com.
NICHOLAS ANDREW MCFANN, 21, of Huntington, WV
passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014 due to an
auto accident. Nicholas was a 2011 Spring Valley High School graduate, he was a
very outgoing and loving young man who enjoyed his hobbies of playing his
guitar, going to the beach, and hunting. He was born on June 20, 1993 in
Huntington, WV; a son of Walter Ray Mcfann and Crystal Renee’ Minton. He was
preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert “Cobb” Mcfann and his uncle Douglas
Ray Minton II. He leaves behind to mourn his loss his father and his fiance,
Amber “Jenny” King, his mother Crystal and her fiancé Joey Crisp, his brothers
Brendon Traye Mcfann and his fiancé Sara McCarthy and Christopher Tomblin and
his wife Taryn, his sister Megan Shae Mcfann and her fiancé Blake Moore. Also
surviving are his grandmother Ada Mcfann, his grandparents ray and Brenda
Minton, his precious nephews Allijah Trayce Mcfann and Braylon Alexander Moore
and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at the
Ceredo-Kenova funeral Home on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 1 PM with Pastor Scott
Byard officiating; burial to follow at the Mcfann Cemetery on German ridge. The
visitation will be from 11 AM to 1 PM at the funeral home. Online condolences
may be expressed to the family at www.ceredokenovafuneralhome.com.
MILDRED LEA CAMPBELL KELLY, 94-year-old matriarch
of the Campbell and Kelly clans of Mill Creek near Fort Gay, passed on to be
with her loved ones in Heaven, Sunday, July 13, 2014,
as her grandchildren sang to her, surrounded by more than 40 family members.
Born March 28, 1920 and long-standing witness for Christ, she was a member of
the Saltpetre Christian Baptist Church since 1950. Daughter of the late Sam and
Elsie Meade Campbell, she was married to the late Grady Kelly for 60 years.
"Nanny" is survived by children Dale (Christine) Kelly, Carole (Richard)
Maynard, Rita (Keith) Spears, Roger (Lottie) Kelly, Rodney (Tammy) Kelly, Joe
(Robin) Kelly and Jean Nash; a sister, Gladys Holt and brother Mack (Mickey)
Campbell. She was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law Colin and
Frieda Kelley. Her globe-spanning family includes 25 grandchildren, 25
great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and a plethora of relations, all
recognizing the wonderful loving care that was given by daughter-in-law Lottie
Cyrus Kelly and her family during the past 2 years. Mildred retired from Wayne
County Schools, where she cleaned and cooked for generations of learners at Ft.
Gay and Thompson schools. A true servant-leader, she was a community inspiration
through fruit basket drives, handicraft courses, Sunday and vacation bible
schools as well as census-taking, WV Silver-Hair Legislature, election poll
administration and 4-H Camp dietetics. Part of "The Greatest Generation",
Mildred helped Grady build batteries for radios for home communications in the
non-electrified mountains of West Virginia and Kentucky during WWII. With a good
word for all and a warm greeting smile, Mildred was recognized by local and
regional media as a "WSAZ-TV Home Town Hero" for her commitment and enlivened
influence in her Appalachian hills. The family welcomes visitation at Saltpetre
Christian Baptist Church 5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, and one hour prior to
the funeral services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, with Rev. Calvin Ray Evans
and Rev. Brian Baer officiating. Contributions in Mildred's memory may be made
to the Saltpetre Christian Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements entrusted
to Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.
LILLIAN "SIS" DILLON, 86, of Wayne, W.Va., passed
away Monday, July 14, 2014, at St. Mary's Medical
Center. She was born May 14, 1928, in Wayne, a daughter of the late Jonah and
Dora Gilkerson. One daughter, Brenda Stephens also preceded her in death.
Lillian was a homemaker and a member of the Booten Miller's Fork United Baptist
Church. She leaves behind her husband of 66 years, Alfred Dillon; one daughter,
Linda Cline and her husband Darrell; two sons, Mitchell Dillon and his wife
Cathy, and Rick Dillon and his wife Tammy, all of Wayne; five grandsons, Jonah
Dillon and his wife Brandi of Lavalette, W.Va., Valena Skeens and her husband
Weston, Aaron Stephens, Jason Stephens, and Dora Pratt and her husband Roy, all
of Wayne; four great-grandchildren, Seth, Heath, Kara, and Jarred; and two
great-great-grandchildren, Elijah and Isaiah. Also surviving are two sisters,
Dilla Coleman of Barboursville, W.Va., and Marie Adkins of Wayne. Funeral
services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Johnson Tiller
Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Friends may call one
hour prior to the funeral.
GERALDINE FRANCIS "DEDIE" CONWAY, 78, of Kenova,
sister of Lotus Blake of Kenova and Deborah Kay David of Deltona, Fla., died
July 15, 2014, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. There
will be no services. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio is in
charge of arrangements. www.timeformemory.com/hall.
BETTY DELOIS MONEY SPRY, 81, of Kenova, W.Va., went
to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2014.
Betty was born February 1, 1933, in Kenova, W.Va., a daughter of the late
William Thomas and Bertha Wyatt Money. She spent many years as an educator for
the Wayne County Board of Education. She was a teacher at Kenova Grade School,
an Assistant Principal at Buffalo Elementary and a Principal at Ferndale Grade
School. She was married to the late Leo "Tubby" Spry for 57 years and raised her
family in the city she loved. Betty believed in being active in her hometown and
was elected to her first term as Councilwoman in 1999 and served until 2003. She
was re-elected in 2011 and was presently serving her second term as Councilwoman
for the City of Kenova. Betty was a member of the Marcum Chapter #61 OES for
more than 50 years. As faithful as she was to her family and community, she was
also a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova. In addition to her
parents and husband, Betty was preceded in death by a son Donald Leo Spry; a
grandson Donald Leo Spry II and one brother, William Thomas Money Jr. She is
survived by her beloved children, a daughter and son-in-law Patricia (Larry)
Marshall of Lloyd, Ky., and a son and daughter-in-law James William "Jim" (Donna
Ruff) Spry, a daughter-in-law Frances McComas Spry, all of Kenova; grandchildren
Jamie Dawn Bash (Christopher) Brown, Mikka Leann Bash (Ray Jordan), Staci Rene
Spry (Brian) Watts, James William "Jimmie" Spry II (Jess Ellis), Stephanie Ann
Spry (Calvin Edwards) and Donald Patrick Spry; great-grandchildren Christopher
Kyler Brown, Caiden Jett Jordan, Kayleb Michael Jordan, Zachary Brian Watts,
Evan Patrick Watts, Brody Peyton Watts and Jaelyn Dawn Ellis Spry; one brother
and sister-in-law, Donald Lee (Joane) Money of Kenova; four sisters-in-law, Ola
Marie Browning Money of Paintsville, Ky., Irene (Gilbert) Dingess, Jean (Bill)
Robertson and Donna Jean May and one brother-in-law, Reece (Betty) Spry.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2014, at Rollins Funeral Home in
Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014,
at the First Baptist Church of Kenova with Pastor Steve Willis officiating.
Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.rollinsfh.com.
ARLIE LEON BRANHAM, 78, of Louisa, Ky. passed away
Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Community Hospice Care
Center in Ashland, Ky. He was born December 28, 1935 in Fort Gay, W.V. a son of
the late Melican and Maude Wellman Branham. He was a retired truck driver. In
addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of
his children, Virginia Sharlene Ramey Branham; two granddaughters, Cathie
Roberts and Christina Spears; brother, Donald Branham. Survivors include, wife,
Mary Branham; son, Darrell (Pam) Branham; daughters, Hilda (Lee) Williams; Gilda
(Clarence) Spears; Justine (Johnnie) King; Sheila Bowens; Vesta Branham; and
Tara (James) Roberts all of Louisa, KY; Stepchildren, John (Cheryl) Walker of
Morehead, KY; Elizabeth (David) Steele of Whiteplaines, Maryland; Paul (Lisa)
Walker of Dayton, Ohio; brother, Jimmy Branham of fort Gay, W.V.; sister, Dollie
Thompson of Blair, VA; 14 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren and 6 Step
Grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Monday, July 21, 2014
at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Richard Maynard officiating. Burial
will follow at the Hardwick Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.V.. Visitation will be 3:00
til 9:00 pm Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Young funeral Home, Louisa.
ROBERT LEWIS ROSE, 81, of Lavalette, passed away on
Friday, July 18, 2014, at Cabell Huntington
Hospital. He was born on January 29, 1933, in Huntington, a son of the late
William and Georgia Dixon Rose. He is survived by sons Ken (Christine) Rose of
Reynoldsburg, Ohio and Jim (Donna) Hall of Huntington; several brothers and
sisters; and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on
Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Beard Mortuary, Huntington. A private burial will
follow. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until time of the service at the
mortuary. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at
www.beardmortuary.com.
LARK NAPIER JR., 83, of Interlachen, Fla., passed
away Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Haven Hospice
Roberts Care Center following a brief illness. Mr. Napier was a native of Logan
County, W.Va., and had been a resident of Interlachen for the past 27 years
coming from Westerville, Ohio. He had retired from AT&T in 1987 as an engineer
following 28 years of service. He was a member of the Oak Ridge Baptist Church
in Interlachen and was a 32nd Degree member of the Melrose Masonic Lodge #89
F&AM Scottish Rite. He enjoyed Bible study, reading, woodworking, figuring out
how things worked and was a good handyman. He was preceded in death by his wife
of 58 years, Phyllis Napier; parents Lark and Opal Robertson Napier and a
brother William "Bill" Napier. Surviving are a son Lark Napier III and wife
Jolene of Rockledge, Fla.; a daughter, Rhonda Lynn Stuntebeck and husband
Gregory of Westerville, Ohio; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronnie and Gloria
Napier of Bush Prairie, Wash., and Albert and Jane Napier of Newark, Ohio; two
sisters and brothers-in-laws, Elenor and Carroll Floyd of Proctorville, Ohio and
Elizabeth and Ferrell Irby of Lavalette, W,Va.; eight grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2014,
at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Don Napier officiating. Visitation
will be one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in Community Memorial
Gardens, Wayne. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Haven
Hospice Roberts Care Center for their special care.
CLOIS FAYE BOGGS, 83, of Huntington, W.Va., went to
be with our Dear Lord and Savior, Monday, July 21, 2014,
at Lexington of Streamwood in Streamwood, Illinois. Funeral services will be
conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Dr.
C.J. Adkins. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington.
Faye was born August 5, 1930, in Wheelwright, Ky., a daughter of the late Norman
and Nola Marie McKee West. She was a secretary and a member of Westmoreland
Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband Boyd A. Boggs; two brothers, Matt West and Hollie West and one sister,
Jean West. Her survivors include one son, Todd A. (Rhonda) Boggs of Huntington;
one daughter, Pamela M. (Fred) Lineal of Schaumburg, Illinois; four
grandchildren, Chase Boggs, Carie Boggs, Brennon Boggs, Lakin Boggs, and one
great-granddaughter, Chasity Boggs. In addition, she leaves behind five
brothers, David West, Tim (Margaret) West, Dennis West, Lewis (Lori) West and
Paul West; sisters-in-law Shirley (Dan) Webster and Mary West, as well as
nieces, nephews, special cousins and many blessed friends and other family.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home,
Huntington, W.Va. Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.regerfh.com.
LLOYD MURPHY JR., age 90, formerly of Kenova,
passed away July 22, 2014 in Gainesville, Fla. He
was the husband of Bette and father of Mike, Ron, Anita and Paula. He was a
World War II veteran and member of American Legion Post 93. Arrangements are
incomplete.
BILL G. DAMRON, 81, of Ashland, Ky. passed away
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at his summer home in Genoa,
W.Va. He was born January 10, 1933 in Radnor, W.V. a son of the late Mose G. and
Pearl Thompson Damron. He was a retired welding instructor for Ashland
Vocational Technical College, and he was a United States Army Veteran. Survivors
include his loving wife, Betty Ferguson Damron of Ashland, Ky.; one step son,
Jay C. Ferguson of Fredricktown, Ohio; 4 sisters, Betty (Bernard) Porter of fort
Gay, W.V.; Wanda (Morgan) Finley of Fort Gay, W.V.; Delores (Ed) Wrubell of
Detroit, MI.; Virginia Hatfield of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three step
grandchildren, Tim Ferguson, Shonnie Ferguson and Jayson Ferguson. Funeral
services were conducted 11:00 am Friday, July 25, 2014 at Young Funeral Home
Chapel with Pastor William Kirk and Randy Smith officiating. Burial followed at
the Damron Cemetery, Genoa, W.V.. Visitation was 9:00 am til time of service on
Friday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.
CLYDE THOMAS "TOM" TURNER, 79, of Ceredo, W.Va.,
passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at his
residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Reger
Funeral Chapel by Pastor Rodney Hale. Burial will be in May and Turner Cemetery
on German Ridge, Wayne County, W.Va. He was born November 5, 1934, in Wayne
County, W.Va., a son of the late Raymond and Margaret Eisnaugh Turner. He was a
retired contractor. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo and
the BPOE Elks Lodge #313 of Huntington. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Lee Turner and Alvin Glen Turner.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Reba Turner; two sons, Tommy Ray Turner
of Huntington and Gary Turner of Texas; a daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Bill
Gossett of Texas; two step-daughters, Rhonda Hypes of Florida and Teresa of
Iowa; 18 grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Mary Turner
of Huntington, Gary and Gail Turner of Mansfield, Ohio and Malvin and Renate
Turner of South Point, Ohio; a sister and brother-in-law Laura Fay and Ray
Stewart of Huntington; and an abundance of nieces and nephews. Friends may call
from noon until service time Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington,
W.Va. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.
DAVID KEITH STREETS, 58, of Huntington, W.Va., died
Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at St. Mary's Medical
Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born November 24, 1955, in Huntington, W.Va.,
a son of Mary Sellards Streets and the late Howard David Streets. He had been
employed with Family Urgent Care. David was an active member of Locust Grove
Baptist Church and was a past member of the Lavalette Volunteer Fire Department.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, Jason Streets of Ona,
W.Va., and Scott Streets of Huntington; one daughter, Brianne Streets of
Minford, Ohio; one sister and brother-in-law, Ramona (Larry) Lewis of Kenova;
one brother and sister-in-law, Steven (Lyn) Streets of Huntington; six
grandchildren, McKenzie, Peyton, Raela, Weston, and Heidie Streets and Autumn
Stevenson; two nieces and two nephews and a host of family and friends. The
family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2014, at Locust
Grove Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 27, 2014, at the church with Rev. Randall Robertson, Rev. Greg Page
and Rev. Dan Spreacker officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery.
Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be
expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
FRANK WINTERS ENSLOW, 76, eldest son of Margaret
and F. B. "Pete" Enslow, was born December 24, 1937, and died peacefully on
July 23, 2014, in Huntington, W.Va. Mr. Enslow attended Christchurch
School in Christchurch, Va., West Virginia University, and graduated from Ohio
University. Upon graduation, he moved to New York City where he began a career
in the publishing industry including the conception and launch of acclaimed
magazine New York Scenes that was eventually bought by Rolling Stones Magazine.
Later in life Mr. Enslow returned home to Huntington. He is survived by his
sister, Julia Enslow Lord; his brother, Stephen Enslow and his sister-in-law,
Marilyn Kopp Enslow along with their children and grandchildren. A graveside
service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014, at Spring Hill Cemetery,
with the Rev. James H. Morgan officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks
that donations be made in Frank's memory to Huntington Museum of Art.
Condolences can be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
ELIZABETH ANN LAWRENCE of Ceredo died
July 24, 2014, at the Ceredo Manor in Ceredo, WV.
Her wishes were to be cremated so there will be no services. Ceredo-Kenova
funeral Home & Cremation Services are assisting the family. Online condolences
may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
SHARON KAYE CALDWELL, 70, of Huntington died
July 24, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born June
2, 1944 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Chaney Davis and Betty Katherine
(McCoy) Davis Sloan. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her two daughters Traci
Lea Ison (David) and Carla Deneese Young (Willie). Graveside services will be at
noon on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Hatten-Newman Cemetery off Centerville road
in Prichard, WV, with Pastor Gary Robertson officiating. There will be no
procession to the cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
LARRY JOE SCOTT, 62, of fort Gay, W.V. passed away
Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Hospice House of
Huntington. He was born February 15, 1952 in Louisa, Ky. a son of the late Abel
and Anna Mounts Scott. He was a laborer for N&S railroad for 33 years. In
addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother, George Andrew Scott
and sister, Barbara Gail Toler. Survivors include, his loving wife, Laura Dawson
Scott of fort Gay, W.V.; daughter, Jamie Alisa “Justin” Ratcliffe of Madison,
Ala.; son, Christopher David “Rebekah” Scott of Louisa, Ky.; brother, James
Randall “Swab” Scott of Wheelersburg, Ohio; sister, Edna Octavia Robertson of
Mansfield, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Monday, July 28,
2014 at Young funeral Home Chapel with rev. Wayne Watts, Randy Ratliffe and Mack
Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial will follow at the Chairenzelli Cemetery, Fort
Gay, W.V.. Visitation will be 6:00 til 9:00 pm Sunday at Young funeral Home.
MICHAEL JEFFREY EDWARDS, 34, of Kenova, W.Va.,
passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014. He was born
March 21, 1980, a son of Billy Lee Edwards of Ceredo, W.Va., and the late Gloria
Jean Napier Edwards. He was a graduate of C-K High School and Marshall
University. Jeff was employed by DIRECTTV as a change agent. Jeff loved his
family. He liked spending time with his wife and kids and being involved in the
activities they enjoyed. He was proud of his daughters, Ella and Emma and would
take every opportunity to tell you all about them. He liked music and spent time
each day playing his guitar. Jeff had a good heart and would offer to lend a
hand whenever and wherever he could. He had a smile that could light up a room
and was loved by many. He liked sports and played football for both C-K High
School and Marshall University. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in
death by his grandfather Bill Edwards. Jeff is survived by his beloved wife
Danielle Leigh Booth Edwards; the light of his life, his two daughters, Ella
Grace and Emma Kate Edwards; a brother and sister-in-law William Brett and Amber
Edwards and their children, Greyson and Georgie, all of Raleigh, N.C.; his
grandmother Thelma Pratt Edwards of Ceredo, W.Va.; his sister-in-law Brittany
Booth and her children Brae and Taliyah; his mother-in-law Terry Booth; his
grandparents-in-law Harold "Had" and Frances Dale, all of Kenova; a special
friend and advisor Rev. Lindsay Thorp and a host of other family and friends.
Jeff will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. The family will receive
friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2014, at the First Baptist Church of
Kenova. Funeral services will begin at 5 p.m. with Rev. Jim Richards officiating
and Rev. Lindsay Thorp assisting. Burial will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery,
Ceredo, W.Va. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorial contributions
may be made to the Children's Ministries at Kenova United Methodist Church, of
which he was a member, located at 503 15th St. Kenova, WV 25530. Rollins Funeral
Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be
expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
RAYMOND ROGER LINDQUIST, 80, of Huntington, passed
away on July 24, 2014 at St. Mary's Medical Center
with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 30, 2014 in West
Enfield, Maine; one of twenty children born to Marinus and Flora Playze
Lindquist. He leaves behind to mourn his loss his wife of 40 years, Dauretta
Faye Lindquist, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral
services for this wonderful man will be conducted at the First Baptist Church of
Ceredo on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with burial to follow at White Chapel
Memorial Gardens in Barboursville. Mr. Lindquist honorably served his country
during his career in the U.S. Army. He enlisted in April 1951 and retired in
April 1972. During his Army career, he served in World War II, the Korean War
and the Vietnam War. He was honored by the Secretary of the Army and was
appointed Honorary Sargent Major of the 38th Infantry Regiment, aka "The Black
Lions." He retired with multiple medals and awards, which included the Silver
Star, the Bronze Star and several Presidential Army Commendation Medals. He was
a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo where he taught Sunday
School. After church services were over, he would go for many years to the
Ceredo Manor and have church with the residents there. He loved his church
family and would do anything he could for anyone up until his very last days.
His main goal in life was to serve the Lord and make Heaven his home. He will be
greatly missed by all his family and friends. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home and
Cremation Services are entrusted with his care. Online condolences may be
expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
DONNA SUE BENNETT, 65, passed away Friday, July 25,
2014, at Heritage Center in Huntington after a prolonged illness. She was
born March 17, 1949, in Huntington, the daughter of Josa Belle (Booth) Bennett
and the late Harold Bennett Sr. She is survived by her mother, Josa of
Huntington; one brother, Harold (Mike) and wife, Pam Bennett; one nephew,
Jonathan and wife, Ashley Bennett; as well as one niece, Amanda Bennett all of
Ridgeley, W.Va.; along with many cousins she dearly loved. Donna was a member of
Grace Gospel Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. Family and
friends will be received at Morris Funeral Home in Wayne from 6 to 9 p.m.
Monday. The funeral will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. A special thank you to all who
have helped Donna through the years. Your love and dedication to her is
appreciated.
GROVER DALE “Sonny” HARRIS, 65, of Ironton, Oh.,
formerly of Huntington, W.Va., died Friday, July 25, 2014
at the VA Medical Center. He was born November 14, 1948 a son of the late
Grover and Margaret Harris. His sister Arbutus Pardue also preceded him in death
along with his son, Shay Allen Cassidy. Sonny was a graduate of Vinson High
School, and also earned a B.A. in Business Management from Marshall University.
After serving honorably in the U.S. Army, he returned to the Huntington area,
and ultimately pursued his career in automobile sales. Sonny’s greatest love was
that of animals. He will be missed by family and friends, as well as the staff
of River’s Bend Health Care and Lawrence County Hospice. Graveside services were
conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery, Northeast with
military honors performed by VFW Post 93. The family requests donations in
Sonny’s name made to your local animal shelter. Johnson Tiller funeral Home is
honored to serve the Harris family.
HERSHEL THOMAS GRAHAM, 76, of Proctorville, Ohio
passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 at home. He was
born November 10, 1937 in Tulsa, Okla., son of the late Robert and Florence
Gilchrist. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary
Arlene Graham. He is survived by two sons Michael (Brenda) Graham of
Proctorville, Ohio and Thomas (Mary Ellen) Rozell of Frankford, Delaware; three
daughters Cynthia Chapman of Chesapeake, Ohio, Tammy Graham and Eric Thacker of
Proctorville, Ohio and Betty Ann Wallace and Rodney Hohn of Pittsburgh, Pa.;
three brothers; 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; and numerous family
and friends. He retired from Superior Marine, South Point, Ohio. Funeral service
will be conducted 12 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2014 at Hall Funeral Home and
Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Don Irby. Burial will follow in Henry
Hatten Cemetery, Prichard, W.Va. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. to noon Monday,
August 4, 2014 at the funeral home. The family wishes to extend a special thank
you to A and L Home Health and Hospice of Huntington. Condolences may be
expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
JEANNINE KAY PERRY, 57, of Kenova WV formerly of
Proctorville, Ohio entered into her final rest on Thursday,
July 31, 2014 at home. She was welcomed with open arms in the Lord
Section 0s house by her parents Argyle and Gwendolyn Wooten Walker; her sister
Mary Anne Walker; and her brother Chuck Walker. She sadly left behind her
husband of 36 years Allen; a son Nathan (Leann) of Proctorville, Ohio; a
daughter Erica (Richie) of Kenova, WV; four granddaughters; two grandsons;
sister-in-law Nancy of Ashland, Ky; two very special other children Grant and
Heather; as well as many other friends. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m.
Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio by
Pastor Jay Love. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday,
August 3, 2014 at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family
at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
MILLARD MAYNARD, 72, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be
with the Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2014. He was
born July 17, 1942 at Crum, W.Va., a son of the late Raymond and Josephine
Maynard. Also preceding him in death were five brothers, Jesse Maynard, Jr.,
Tracy Maynard, Otis Maynard, Larry Maynard, and William Maynard; and three
sisters, Nellie Faye Watts, Margaret Maynard, and Lilly Maynard. Buck was a
Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church. He leaves behind his loving wife of 45
years, Mary Lou Maynard; one daughter, Peggy Fletcher and her husband John of
Genoa, W.Va.; one son, Richard Maynard of Dunlow; two granddaughters, Maryanne
Maynard and Bethany Fletcher; two grandsons, Johnathon Fletcher and Brandon
Fletcher; and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Lacy
Maynard of Ft. Gay, W.Va.; five sisters, Georgia Dingess, Barbara Hickman, Linda
Alexander, Schreda Shupe, and Sally Maynard; and a host of church family,
family, friends and neighbors too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be
conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Ferguson Branch House of
Prayer with Brother Charlie Maynard and Brother Jimmy Muncy officiating. Burial
will follow in the Buck Maynard Cemetery. Friends called after 6 p.m. Friday, at
the church. Johnson Tiller funeral Home is honored to serve the Maynard family.
JUDITH FRANCES PETERS PHILLIPS, 78, of
Barboursville, W.Va., passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014,
at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va. She was born June 5,
1936, in Kenova, W.Va., the daughter of the late Francis and Evelyn Clarkson
Peters. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one
brother, James Marvin Peters. She was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School,
formerly employed at George's Cleaners in Barboursville and was an expert
seamstress during her lifetime who was also very skilled at crafts. She is
survived by her husband Robert Phillips of Barboursville, W.Va.; her children
LeeAnn Massey (Henry) of Pollock, La., Aaron Scott Phillips of Athens, Ga.,
Deanea Pettie (Jim) of Highpoint, N.C., Rhonda Gittis (Steven) of Greensboro,
N.C.; nine grandchildren, Kelly Griggs, Stephany Nolen, Andrew and Grant
Phillips, Sam, Natalie and Phoebe Gittis, Kyndall and Jillian Pettie; five
great-grandchildren. Judith leaves behind more friends than can be counted.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug 2, 2014, at Henson & Kitchen
Mortuary, Huntington, W.Va., near Barboursville. Graveside services will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug 3, 2014, at Ridgelawn Abbey of Devotion
Mausoleum with Rev. Robert Johnson officiating. Burial will follow. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Emogene Dolin
Jones Hospice House of Huntington. They were there in our time of need and they
are very much appreciated. Online condolences and memories may be shared with
the family by visiting www.hensonmortuaryt.com.