PAUL DORSEY FRAZIER, 84, of Leesburg, Fl (formerly of Kenova, WV) went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2014. Born August 13, 1929, in Kenova, WV., the son of the late Paul Gratna Frazier and Louise Rosalie (Dorsey) Frazier Cox. Also preceded in death was his sister, Helen Louise (Frazier) Napier. Survivors include his wife, Lou Ellen (Billups) Frazier formerly of Ceredo, WV, 2 sons, David Michael (Lynne Williams) Frazier, of Leesburg,Fl and John Paul (Debbie Austin) Frazier of Texas; 4 grandchildren, William David Frazier, Ellen McKenzie (Frazier) Miller, John Robert Frazier, and Michael Austin; 6 great grandchildren; two sister-in-laws, Ruth Helen (Billups) Plymale of Ceredo, WV and Roma Gail (Hatten) Billups of Ceredo, WV; two brother-in-laws, John Jewel Billups of Ceredo, WV and Donald Lee Napier of Leesburg, Fl; 3 Nieces, Leigh Ann (Napier) Pierce of Fruitland Park, Fl, Mindy Ann (Plymale) Napier of Orlando, Fl, and Julie Elsie (Plymale) Adkins of Ceredo, WV, 4 Nephews, Michael Lee Napier of Birmingham, Al, John Jewel Billups III of Kentucky, Michael Lee Billups & James David Billups both of Kenova, WV. Several great nieces and great nephews. A memorial was held on August 16, 2014 at First Baptist Church. He was cremated.

BRENDA KAY NAPIER, 53, of Prichard, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 1, 2014, at Hospice of Huntington, Huntington. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Matt officiating. Burial will follow at Sam Damron Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. She was born on September 1, 1960, in Huntington, to Darrell Damron of Prichard, W.Va., and the late Catherine Mathis Damron. In addition to her father, she is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Bobby Napier; daughter, Sherry Hall and husband Brian; son, Matthew Napier, all of Prichard, W.Va.; four brothers, Willis Ray and Randy Damron both of Prichard, W.Va., Elmer Damron and wife Brenda of Kenova and Thelmer Damron of Huntington. Brenda is also survived by a special granddaughter, Lynzie Napier, with whom she made her home; four additional grandchildren, Camryn Hall, Brittany Seals, Whitney Hall and Bailey Hall; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702.

GIDEON BLOCK, 72, of Kiahsville, W.Va., died Sunday, August 3, 2014 at the residence of his favorite niece, Elizabeth Johnson, where he made his home. He was born June 10, 1942 at Kermit, W.Va., a son of the late Lafe and Elizabeth Vance Block. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Liz Charles, and Handy Burchfield; and four brothers, George Block, Mosey Block, Charley Block, and John Block. Gideon was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife Charlene of Cleveland, Oh.; three sons, Darel Dotson of Maine, Eddie Brammer and his wife Renee of Spurlocksville, W.Va., and Jeff Block of Cleveland; one daughter, Rachel Sizemore and her husband Steve of Cleveland, Oh.; and seven grandchildren, Darel Dotson, Jr., Alexis Dotson, both of Maine, Charles Sizemore, Christopher Sizemore, Steven Sizemore, Theodore Sizemore, and special granddaughter, Britney Sizemore, all of Cleveland. Also surviving is two sisters, Martha Block of Inez, Ky., and Jessie Finley and her husband George of Branchland, W.Va.; three brothers, Lafe Block and his wife Dora Lou, Robert Block, all of Branchland, and Jack Block of Crum, W.Va.; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Jenny’s Creek Church, with Brother A. J. Block and Brother Ray Messer officiating. Burial will follow in the Block Cemetery, Marrowbone Creek, with military rites performed by VFW Post 93. Friends called after 5 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Block family.

NANCY CATHERINE McCOY, 80, of Kiahsville, WV, died Sunday, August 3, 2014 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 pm Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church in Kiahsville. Burial will follow at Adkins Cemetery. She was born April 30, 1934 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Jim Caldwell and Dora Adkins Dalton. Nancy was a homemaker. A brother, John Dalton also preceded her in death. Survivors include five daughters, Georgia Mabry of Kiahsville, WV, Betty Sue Williamson and husband, Otho of East Lynn, WV, Ada Fay Adkins, Polly Ann Dingess, Norma Leigh Maynard all of West Hamlin, WV; five brothers, Earl Ray McCoy and wife, Julie of Kiahsville, WV, Junior McCoy, Charles Howard McCoy both of Kiahsville, WV, Larry Dale McCoy of Ranger, WV, Carl Gene McCoy of Kiahsville, WV; three sisters, Martha Jane Napier of Kiahsville, Maggie Queen, Angeline Sias and husband, Fred all of Ranger, WV; three brothers, Ed Dalton and Willis Dalton of Wayne, WV, Charlie Dalton of Kiahsville; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends called after 6:00 pm Tuesday at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

BERFORD (Buzz) CARROLL BARTRAM, 78, passed away at home on the morning of Sunday, August 3, 2014. Born in Fort Gay, West Virginia on December 2, 1935, he was the son of the late Drexel and Ethel Bartram. Buzz is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Shelba Jean (Aldridge) Bartram; a son, Jeffrey Carroll Bartram and wife Jacqueline; a daughter, Jean Elaine (Bartram) Tressler and husband Steve, all of Oakland, MD; three grandchildren, Eric Paul Tressler, Oakland; Nicole Elaine Tressler, Arlington, VA; and Frank Carroll Bartram, Oakland. He is also survived by one sister, Irene Rauscher, Orlando, FL; two brothers, Larry Bartram, Piedmont, OK; and Ronnie Joe Bartram, Orlando, FL; as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Buzz was retired and had formerly worked as an electronics technician and truck driver. He served in the United States Air Force. He has donated his body to the State Anatomy Board of Maryland. There will be a memorial service at a later date. For anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution, the family requests that contributions be made to the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, P.O. Box 9300, Morgantown, WV 26506.

ROY B. JONES, 76, of Ashland, Ky., died Monday, August 4, 2014, at Woodland Oaks Health Care in Ashland. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Emory Osburn, Charlie O. Adkins and Frank Taylor Jr. Burial will follow at Pres-Friley Cemetery, Cove Gap, W.Va. He was born December 20, 1937 in Cove Gap, W.Va., a son of the late Lucian and Farabelle Ramey Jones. Roy was retired from American Car and was a member of the Lavalette Baptist Church. Also preceding him in death was a sister Dora Alice Adkins and a brother Sammy Jones. Survivors include three daughters, Beverly Ann Clay of Salt Rock, W.Va., Kathy Thorner and husband William of Ashland, Ky., Jamie Duncan and husband Mark of South Point, Ohio; a son Jimmie Earls of Denver, Colorado; three sisters, Bessie Ellen Combs and husband Frank of Wayne, W.Va., Marjorie Belle Scites of Huntington, W.Va., Delcie Napier and husband Clayton of Lavalette, W.Va.; a brother James Jones of Ashland, Ky.; four grandchildren, Leslie Crockett, Patrick Crockett, Camille Thorner and Chloe Thorner, and his beloved friend Bob Pelfrey. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

JANICE G. LUSK, 80, of Huntington, WV widow of Emory O. Lusk, beloved mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was born on November 25, 1933 in Kistler, WV, a daughter of the late Clyde c. and Ethel Rae Nicely. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by half-siblings Russell Perry and Marion Dials Swann and siblings Robert Nicely and Edith Ann Burke and son-in-law Joe Woolwine. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Lynn Woolwine of Huntington, grandsons, Andrew Joseph Woolwine of Morgantown, WV and Tyler Emory Woolwine of Huntington, brothers, Jerry Nicely (Pat) of Naples, FL; Clyde Nicely (Pam) of Huntington, sisters, Judy Lewis (Eddie) of Proctorville, OH, Betty Swann (Jeff) and Jean Frredrick (Mike) both of Huntington. Mrs. Lusk was a member of Westmoreland United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Tom Nolen. She will be buried in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until service time at 4:00 p.m. Sunday. There will be no procession to the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. regerfh.com

LINDA SUE CREED, 70, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Morris Funeral Chapel with Elder Charlie Lucas Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Asbury Cemetery, East Lynn. She was born April 9, 1944, to the late Paul Sidney Peters and Leola Mae Deaver Peters. Linda was a distribution clerk for the United States Postal Service and was a member of Salem United Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sisters, Ellen Jane, Annette and Jeanette, and a brother, David Lynn. Surviving is her loving husband of 51 years, Ralph Edward Creed Sr.; daughter, Paula Sue Kushner (Noah) of Huntington; two sons, John Creed (Tawana) and Ralph Edward Creed Jr. and companion Stephanie Johnston along with her daughter Mady, all of East Lynn; and her sister, Sandra Paul of Louisiana. Linda is also survived by her ten grandchildren, Joseph Dorsey (JoAnne), Kathryn Stafford (Matthew), Sarah Miller (Zack), Jared and Hannah Kushner, John Creed III, Kelton Creed, Jonathon Creed, Rebecca Creed and Caitlynn Creed; and two great grandchildren, Makennlei and Kambel Dorsey and one on the way, Hunter Stafford. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

DELSA SIMPKINS LANGHURST, 97, of Wayne, died Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she had lived for several years. She was born January 22, 1917, at East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late William Henry and Annie Mary Sanders Simpkins. Her husband, Jimmy Murray, and their infant daughter, Anna Louise, and her husband, Larry Langhurst, also preceded her in death, along with her sisters, Ona Bell Simpkins Perry, Ernestine Conrad McLaughlin, and Ernie Lee Simpkins, and brothers, Oscar Taylor, Henry Burgess, and Noah Milton Simpkins. Delsa was a lifelong member of the Wolf Pen Church of Christ, East Lynn. Surviving Delsa is her sister, Ella Mae Johnson of Wayne, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Lycans officiating. Burial will follow in the Sanders Cemetery, East Lynn, with her nephews serving as pallbearers. Friends may call after 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested in Delsa's memory to the Wolf Pen Church of Christ.

HAROLD DEE HUGHES, 67, of Wayne, WV passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Preacher Doug Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne with graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 93, Kenova. He was born on November 9, 1946 in Dock, Kentucky to the late Sam and Polly Ousley Hughes. Harold was a Master Sergeant for the United States Army, having served over twenty years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Curtis Hughes. Surviving is a daughter Tammy Hughes Hamilton, brother Bill Hughes of Martin, Kentucky, half-sister Emogene Derossett of Versailles, Kentucky, companion Connie Scott of Wayne, WV, special friend Steve Thompson and a host of family and friends. friends may call one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

ALONZO MARCUM, age 93, died Sunday, August 10, 2014, at Country View of Sunbury, Ohio. He was born June 20, 1921, in Crum, West Virginia to Sherman Marcum and Melinda (Ninnie) Williamson Marcum. Preceded in death by his wife, Lucreasey Parsley Marcum; sisters, May Spaulding, Hazel Ward, rebecca Newman; brothers, Alex Marcum, roscoe Marcum; Daughter-in-law, Linda Blaker Marcum; granddaughterin-law, Lisa (Sheets) Marcum. Alonzo is survived by his sons, Clyde and Sherman (Ann) Marcum; daughter, Barbara (Gary) Steele; grandchildren, Lisa (Brad) Gerwig, Justin Marcum, Sherman (Tiffanie) Marcum, Jennifer (Ed) Miller, Stacie (Aaron) Taylor, Ryan Steele, Emily (Travis) Cordes, and David (Jessica) Steele; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Meade. Alonzo was a devoted husband and father who loved his family and instilled in them the value of hard work. Dad was an accomplished Bluegrass musician who loved playing the guitar and singing with his wife and his brother, Alex. He loved sports and was a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan and a passionate West Virginia Mountaineers fan. Our memories of Dad will live in our hearts forever. Friends may call from 4 pm- 7 pm on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown RD. (at Beecher RD) Gahanna, with a ceremony to begin at 7pm. Funeral Service will begin at 1 pm on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Young Funeral Home, 201 W. Main St., Louisa, KY, with family receiving friends from 10 am until time of service. Interment at Christian Cemetery, fort Gay, WV. Contributions in Alonzo’s memory may be made to Countryview of Sunbury, Activity fund, 14961 N Old 3C Rd., Sunbury, OH 43074. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory or send a condolence.

EDGAR ROWE, 74, of Wayne, W.Va., died Monday, August 11, 2014 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1939 a son of the late Andrew And Minnie rowe. Also preceding him in death is three brothers, Burgess Rowe, Bob Rowe, and James Thomas Rowe; and two sisters, Mary Alice Peters and Lucille Marshall. He leaves behind his wife, Joan rowe; three sisters, Judy Adams of Wayne, Betty Lee Davis, and Ilene Clagg, both of Milton, W.Va.; one brother Cecil Roy Rowe of Wayne; several special nieces and nephews; and special "grand kids" whom he adored. Private services will be held at a later date. Johnson Tiller funeral Home is honored to serve the rowe family.

JENNINGS CARTER WILLIAMSON, 92, of Crum, West Virginia passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born Wayne County, West Virginia on August 21, 1921 to the late Henry Clay and Lydia Wilson Williamson. Jennings is survived by his loving wife, Jewell Herald Williamson, three daughters, Lynda Asbury, of Prichard, West Virginia, Katherine (Denny) Miller of Man, West Virginia and Margie (Marty) Williamson-Dowling of Middleburg, Florida, 6 grand children and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by seven brothers, Wallace Williamson of Logan, West Virginia, Lundy Williamson of New Albany, West Virginia, Grayson Williamson of New Haven, West Virginia, Ben Williamson of Fort Meyers, Florida, Paul Williamson of Prichard, West Virginia, John B. Williamson of Crum, West Virginia and Ernest Williamson of Man, West Virginia and two sisters, Jackie Johnson and Beulah Perry both of Grove City, Ohio. Jennings was a teacher and principal for the Logan County Board of education and a veteran of the US Navy serving in the South Pacific during WWII. Funeral services will be held at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Inez, Kentucky on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm with Flem Arrowood, Ted Asbury and Glen Penix officiating. Burial will follow at the Herald Corns Cemetery in Crum, West Virginia. Visitation will also be on Friday, prior to the Funeral from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

ALFREDA ROSE MAYO LOWE, 71, of Chesapeake, Ohio went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ during her sleep at home August 11, 2014. She was born February 21, 1943 in Cabell Co. WV., and reared on the Mayo ancestral farm at Sherwood Drive, Spring Valley Road, Wayne Co. WV. "Freda" was a great-great-granddaughter of James Glenn Mayo, a war of 1812 veteran, who settled here from the James River, Fluvanna Co., Va. Her Mayo lineage derives from Valentine Mayo of the Middlesex colony in Virginia. A daughter of the late Charles E. Mayo and Alva Fairchild Mayo, she was preceded in death by husbands James Newton and Robert Lowe; a son Ricky Newton; brothers Eugene Mayo, Shelby Mayo, Ronald Mayo and a sister Mary Keessee. She is survived by her fiance Archie Meadows; sons James Newton Jr., Timothy Newton, Virgil Newton; daughters Tina Prout and Freda Dillon; grandchildren Jimmy Newton, Matthew Newton, Amanda Newton, Tiffany Newton, Robert Scott Pinson, Cynthia Prout, Branden Newton, Melisa Newton, Christopher Newton, Elizabeth Adkins, Stephen Clyle Dillon, Jonathan M. Dillon, Aaron Tyler Dillon; great-grandchildren Jason Pinson, Rachel Pinson, Adain Prout; brothers Charles Edward Mayo and Timothy Mayo; sisters, Alice Sperry, Bonnie Fitzpatrick and Martha Nelson. Freda is also survived by many nephews, nieces and cousins. Her entire genealogy is recorded in the book, Joseph Mayo, 2nd Lt., Fluvanna County Patriot, a genealogy and family history 1620-2001, Library of Congress #2001126619. The book may be reviewed at local libraries. Visitation will be at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Friday followed by funeral services conducted by Rev. Wendell Tacket at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at the Mayo Family Cemetery, west fork of Sherwood Drive. Condolences may be expressed to the family by email at Fredafortado@comcast.net. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Mayo Family Cemetery Fund designated to "Freda" and in care of Jim Mayo, Fund Trustee, 2725 Harvey Road, Huntington, WV 25704.

MR. FRENCH J. NAPIER, 89, of Douglas, Mich., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. He was born October 8, 1924, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Albert and Dakota Napier. His beloved wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Napier, also preceded him in death along with two sons, Paul Napier and Edsel Napier; and two grandsons, Nicholas Napier and Jefferson Thompson. French proudly served in the US Marine Corps and was a retired foreman with the Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan after 20 years of service. He leaves behind four sons, Geary F. (Lynne) Napier of Kalamazoo, Mich., Micheal (Zanna) Napier of Cleveland, Tenn., Eddie C. Napier of Pasadena, Md., and Gregory Allen (Tammy) Napier of Cleveland, Tenn.; four daughters, Debra A. (Terry) Wilson of Alabama, Pamela Sue (Frank E.) Lercher of Louisville, Ky., Sandy Bobeldyke of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Terri Lee (Richard Rockwell) Thompson of Huntington, W.Va.; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, August 17, 2014, at the Bethlehem United Baptist Church, Ceredo, W.Va., where French was a member, Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne.

DIXIE WORKMAN, 55, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Brian Cartwell. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. She was born April 18, 1959 in Williamson, W.Va., a daughter of the late Wilber and Lola Meade Bowen. Dixie was a records coordinator for Gentiva Health and was a member of Camp Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, James Bowen and George Samuel Bowen. Survivors include her loving husband of 38 years, Pleaze Workman; a son Brian Pleaze Workman and wife Sheila of Kenova, W.Va.; three very special grandchildren, Brandon Hunter Workman, Blayne Allan Workman, Sydney Addison Workman; three sisters, Rita Stepp and husband Mount, Rhonda McCoy and husband George and Lillian Walker; two brothers, Joe Bowen and Earl Bowen; a sister-in-law June Bowen. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

MARY FERGUSON PERRY, 63, of Fort Gay, W.Va., loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elders Ivory Williamson and Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. She was born October 17, 1950, in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late George and Gertrude Buskirk Ferguson. Mary was a homemaker. Also preceding her in death was an infant daughter Denise Gay; three sisters, Brenda Gay Bowens, Beaulah Kitts and Barbara Pack; a brother Dennis Ray Ferguson. Survivors include her loving husband of 38 years, Kenneth Perry; daughter Krystal Adkins and husband Chuck, son Kenneth Dale Perry and wife Gloria, all of Fort Gay, W.Va.; two sisters, Martha Wanzer of Fort Gay, W.Va., Carolyn Sue Campbell of Empire, Ala.; eight grandchildren, Austin, Zachary, Dustin, Dillon, Megan, Hailey, Hannah and Helaina; her "sisters at heart," Wanda Thompson, Nola Adkins, Judy Lewis, Ruth Adkins and Dale Maynard. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, sisters- and brothers-in law, friends and grandchildren at heart. The family would like to thank St. Mary's CICU nursing staff and doctors for taking such great care of Mary and also to all who visited, spent nights and offered prayers. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

SANDRA LEE RAY BOOTON, 72, of Lavalette, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastors Randy Osburn and Paul Michael Booth. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. She was born April 3, 1942 in Dickson, W.Va., a daughter of the late, Bessie Saunders Ray. Sandra was a homemaker and former x-ray technician. Her grandparents by whom she was raised, Luther "Buck" and Lola Saunders, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Russell Booton; two daughters, Mary Sharp and husband Brad of Lavalette, W.Va., Amy Watts and husband Joe of Wayne, W.Va.; Richie Booton and wife Michelle of Wayne, W.Va.; a brother, Gary D. Ray and wife Evelyn of Cocoa, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Jordan Mays and husband Todd, Bradley Sharp, Haley Booton, Ashley Booton and Brady Booton, Tucker Watts, Hunter Watts and JamiLyn Watts; a great-grandson, Tripp Mays; and a host of additional family and friends. Friends may call from noon until service time Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

JOSEPH MICHAEL LAWHON, 60, of Prichard, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014 in Prichard. He was born June 8, 1954 in Huntington, a son of the late Donald Lawhon and Arella Lett Leap. He was a fork lift operator for Heavy Equipment, he was also a preacher. Joseph was a member of Little Hurricane Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Greg Leap. Survivors include, his loving wife Georgia Ann Lawhon of Prichard; four daughters, Kimberly (David) Thompson of Fort Gay; Susan Sellards of Lavellete; Tonya Lawhon of Prichard; Jenny Meade of Fort Gay; brothers and sisters, Wetzel Lawhon of Leseage; Donna McMellon; Chuck Lawhon of Huntington; Ivan W. Leap Jr. of Lavelette; Lola Collins of Wayne; grandchildren, Brittany Akers, Brice Akers, Tiffany and Cindy Thompson; great-grandchildren, Bentley and Brayson Harless. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Little Hurricane Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Johnny Cavins officiating. Burial will follow at Harmon Cemetery, Prichard, W.Va.; Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. until time of service on Sunday at Little Hurricane Freewill Baptist Church.

WILMER GEAN DAMRON, 82, of Frazeyburg, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at his son’s residence. He previously resided in Granville, OH until 1988, and then moved to Waverly, OH from 1988-2013. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Elders Roger Maynard, Tommy Damron & Junior Murray officiating. Burial will follow in the Sam Damron Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. He was born on May 4, 1932 in Ferguson, WV to the late Sam Damron and Peggy Ray Damron. He was retired from Newark Air Force Base in Heath, OH. He served in the Army from 1952-1954 in the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Binion Damron, 9 siblings and 10 infant siblings. Surviving is his daughter Louise Frances Royal (Donnie) of Bryan, Texas, two sons Randall Gene Damron (Katherine) of Frazeysburg, Ohio, Stephen Craig Damron of Heath , Ohio, sister Molly Maynard, and four brothers Sam Damron , Orville Damron, Darrell Damron, and Tommy Damron. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Stephanie Moran (Andy), Jason Damron (Sabrina), Jennifer Hough (Kurt), Heather Staugh (Derek), Amber Hoffer (Luke), Jessie Damron (Casey), and Crystal Bischoff (Dalton), and 12 great grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.

JAMES FRENCH BURNS SR., 70, of East Lynn, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the Booten-Miller's Fork United Baptist Church where he enjoyed fellowship with his brothers and sisters in Christ. Elders Jimmy Lester, Steve Nida and James Burns, Jr. will officiate. Burial will follow at the Jones Cemetery in East Lynn. He was born March 17, 1944 in East Lynn, a son of the late William Henry Burns, Sr. and Okle Clara Stephens Burns. Three sisters, Eulah Burns, Sylvia Sue McComas and Gladys Burns and two brothers, Earl and Tommy Burns, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Phyllis Jean Lester Burns; six children, Okle (Steve) Atkins, James, Jr. (Frances), Kenneth, Patricia (Gale) Perry, William (Lisa), and Delta (Danny) Eaves; a brother, William Henry, Jr. and a sister, Josie "Sis" Triplett; 14 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren, and special friends Tom Laishley and Ronnie Hammond. His sons-in-law and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Saturday at the church. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Cabell Huntington Hospital for the excellent care that was provided for our Dad. We would also like to thank all of those who sat with us during his illness and all the prayers that were prayed for him and us. "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy Chapter 4, Verses 6-8.

GEMMA FRANCES "FRANKIE" MAYNARD, 87, of Lavalette, formerly of Wayne, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 15, 2014. She was born January 24, 1927 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Lilly and Noah Kirk, Sr. Her husband Chester Maynard also preceded her in death along with her sons, Chester Maynard, Jr. and infant Gordon Jeffrey Maynard; one daughter Carol Fry; one sister, Sidney Hooper; and three brothers, Reuben Kirk, Arnold Kirk, and Noah Kirk, Jr. Frankie was a member of the Echo United Baptist Church and a 50 year member of the Wayne Chapter #156 Order of the Eastern Star. She leaves behind her daughter, Sharon Gentry and her husband Howard of Huntington; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Maynard of Wayne; six grandchildren, David Maynard and his wife Theresa of Wayne, Chet Maynard, also of Wayne, Lora Maynard-Lake and her husband Greg, Michelle Perdue, all of Huntington, Lucian Fry of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Andy Carson of Buckhannon, W.Va.; six great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2014 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Jerry Williamson Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral on Monday.

EUNICE JONES KIRWIN, formerly of East Lynn, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014 of natural causes at the age of 91. Born and raised in Wayne County, West Virginia, she was the fifth of eleven children. After graduating from Wayne High School, Eunice attended Berea College in Kentucky. She helped with the war effort as a real-life "Rosie the riveter," assembling B-24 Liberator bombers in Ypsilanti, Michigan, then worked as a laboratory technician at the government’s research facility in Oak ridge, Tennessee. After moving to New Orleans and starting a family, she sold real estate on the West Bank for many years. She was a parishioner of St. Philip’s episcopal Church and a resident of Algiers for 54 years before moving to the Houston area in 2010. Eunice enjoyed being around her family, especially her grandchildren, keeping up with the scattered extended family, staying active in church, and watching Jeopardy. Eunice was born December 19, 1922 in east Lynn, WV, a daughter of the late Mary Pearl Stanley Jones and William Edward Jones. Preceding her in death was her beloved husband of 46 years, Thomas Merrin Kirwin. Also preceding her in death were four sisters, Ruth Pearlman, Ruby Tygrett, Margaret Goldwater and Martha Ann Nolan; four brothers Gayle, Sheldon, Lucian M. and Billy James Jones. She is survived by her children, Michael Kirwin (Lisa), Valerie fennel (Wade), and elaine Tumy (Jim); her grandchildren, Sean Fennel, Kelly Killeen (Nick), Rachel Tumy, Kristen fennel, Shannon Tumy, Kyle fennel, Lyles Kirwin, Jack Tumy, and Lauren Fennel; and her great-grandchildren, Tara and Tristan Killeen. She is also survived by a brother, Stanley Jones (Lizzie), a sister-in-law, Evelyn Rudolph, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 3643 Aurora Drive, Algiers, LA 70131 on Saturday, September 6, at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to St. Philip’s episcopal Church or the American Heart Association.

SGM W.R. "RONNIE" WALLS, 76, of Wayne, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Father Julian Marneni officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. He was born February 10, 1938 at Accoville, W.Va., a son of the late Wanice N. and Myrtle Napier Walls. He retired as a Sergeant Major from the U.S. Army after 42 years of service including duty in Vietnam from 1966 to 1972. He was also a former electrician at New York Medical College, as well as a coal mine foreman. Four brothers, Wayne, Johnny, Donald and Wandel Walls also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Juliana Corbett Walls; a daughter, Laura Ann Bauman (John) of Seattle, Wash.; three sons, Jeffery Lee Walls of Bend, Ore., Rev. Robert Walls (Larissa) of Wayne, and Michael J. Walls (Darrah) of Westchester, N.Y.; four sisters, Maxine Martin of Wichita Falls, TX, Ida Elizabeth Frye (Jim) of Stewart, Ohio, Nilene Ramey (Odell) of Wayne, and Edith Lynn Clay (Billy) of Logan, W.Va.; seven grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.

RUSSELL SIMPKINS, 78, died on August 19, 2014. He was born on February 11, 1936; a son of the late Walter and Jane Simpkins. He was preceded in death by his sister Violet, granddaughter Rachael and nephew Christopher. He is survived by 3 children, Regina, Les and Karla and 6 grandchildren Lesley, Darren, Krista, Christopher, Daisy and Paxton and 3 great-grandchildren Ryan, Jordan and Kadyn and 1 brother Woodie and 2 nieces Judy and Terri Lynn and his best friend Diane. The family thanks everyone for his care. www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

RASTICE THOMAS ADKINS, of South Florida, formerly of Huntington, passed away August 20, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Heron Adkins. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery. He was born July 9, 1930 in Huntington, a son of the late Roy and Elizabeth Baker Adkins. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served in the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, brother and sister. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Saturday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.

RUTH ANNE LAWSON, 77, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2014. She was born November 15, 1936 in Columbus, Oh., a daughter of the late Alma Faye and Don L. Robbins, Sr. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Jan Schall and one infant son, Perry Edward Lawson. Ruth was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband John Lawson; two daughters, Theresa Cricks and Melinda Cricks; four sons, Larry Cricks and his wife Bertha, Mark Cricks, Johns Cricks, and Jimmy Cricks, all of Wayne; and two grandsons, Joshua Schall and Matthew Schall, both of Columbus. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2014 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Evangelist Brian Lester officiating. Burial will follow in the Stapleton Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

FRANK TAYLOR SR., 94, of Huntington, widower of Dona Taylor, died August 23, 2014, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Elders Emory Osburn and Charles O. Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova. He was born November 30, 1919, in Wayne County, a son of the late Joseph and Louise Taylor. He was a coal miner, a timber man and builder. He was a member and Preacher of the Salem Old Regular Baptist Church. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, James, Joe Jr., Elba and Glen Taylor; four sisters, Opal Maynard, Gladys Frazier, Melba Worrell and Regenia Johnson; and a grandson, Bart Taylor. He is survived by two brothers, Sam and Mark Taylor; four sisters, Mayme Wiley, Anna Lou Bell, Sandy Wiley, Donetta Campbell; a daughter, Judy Resiner (Robert) of North Carolina; two sons, Jack Taylor (Ruth) of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Frank Taylor Jr. (Bea) of Huntington; six grandchildren, Shelly Watts (Chris) of Bedford, Va., Jody Monk (Jonathan) of North Carolina, Stacey Bryant (Dwayne) of Portsmouth, Ohio, Todd Taylor (Cindy) of Huntington, Toby Taylor (Jill) of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Thad Taylor (Stacia) of Naperville, Ill.; 14 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Peyton and Olivia Watts, Jonah and Kathryn Monk, Brett Taylor, Sarah and Bart Bryant, Drew and Heidy Taylor, Jordan and Jenna Taylor, Hagan and Halle Taylor. The family extends special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Hospice House, and especially to Joyce Napier for all her help. "Thank You, Daddy" for the good example you set for us. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702. Friends may call from noon until service time Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.

BOYD EUGENE "GENE" DYER, 81, of Kenova, passed away Aug. 23, 2014 at his residence. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, with Elders Charles O. Adkins and Tony Clay officiating. Burial will follow at Greasy Ridge Cemetery. He was born August 20, 1933 on Kelly's Knob, Wilsondale, W.Va., a son of the late Hal and Shirley Williamson Dyer Adkins. Gene was a retired crane operator for Patterson Leach Steel Company. He was a member of the Echo United Baptist Church and was a U. S. Army veteran. Sisters Dorothy Faye Vosloh and Oma Lee, and his grandparents who raised him, Lark and Callie Williamson, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Winnie Fay Queen Dyer; two sisters, Thelma Ruth Taylor (Jack) of Ohio and Judy Hutchison (Gary) of Florida; four brothers, Dallas Adkins (Helen) of East Lake, OH, Carroll Adkins (Joyce) and Gordon Adkins, all of Kenova, and Larry Adkins (Donna) of South Carolina, and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Morris Funeral Home.

RUBY ILENE CARTER, 74, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2014. She was born December 20, 1939 in Kentucky, a daughter of the late Willard and Mary Workman. Her husband Marvin Carter also preceded her in death, along with one sister Faye Staley and one brother Bill Workman. Ruby was a homemaker and attended Rush Branch Church. She leaves behind eight children, Tammy Ramey and her husband Carlos of Genoa, Kathy Bassett and her husband Jeff of Florida, Wanda Queen of Kenova, W.Va., Angie Hardwick of Ft. Gay, W.Va., Wendy Bills and her husband Roy of Huntington, Marvin Carter and his wife Allie, also of Huntington, David Carter of Lavalette, W.Va., and Steve Carter of Huntington; two sisters, Betty Harmon and her husband Clayton of Huntington, and Lynn Lodenburg and her husband Dale of California; one brother, Tex Workman and his wife Mary of Ohio; special friend Minnie Messer of Ft. Gay; and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Kitts officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

DAVID STEPHENS, 60, of Wayne, Loving husband, father, and papaw, David Stephens, 60, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born September 17, 1953 in Wayne County, a son of the late Harold and Georgia Stephens. One brother, Mark Stephens, and one sister, Diana Pelfrey, also preceded him in death. David was a retired school bus driver with the Wayne County Board of Education and a member of the East Lynn Church of God.He leaves behind his wife, Connie Christine Stephens; two daughters, Sarah Shadd and her husband Brett, and Susan Stephens; four grandchildren, Breah and Tanner Shadd and Ajiah and Josiah Stephens; one brother Harold Stephens, Jr.; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the East Lynn Church of God with Pastor Jody Lucas officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Ft. Gay, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church. The family requests donations made to assist with final expenses. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Stephens family.

ROBIN GILKERSON STROUD, 51, of Huntington, formerly of Salt Rock, W.Va., went home to Heaven to be with the Lord and her mother on Monday August 25, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel with the Rev. Jason Black officiating. Burial will be in Gill Cemetery, Salt Rock. She was born March 8, 1963 in Columbus, Georgia, a daughter of Rev. James B. Gilkerson of Huntington, and the late Myrtle Gill Gilkerson. She was a member of Good Shepard Freewill Baptist Church in Huntington. She leaves behind her husband, Clarence "Big C" Stroud; a precious son, Jeffery Dale "JD" Dalton; sister and brother-in-law, Mollie B. Shadd (Joey) of Huntington; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Landon and Barbara Stroud of Ft. Gay, W.Va.; a very special niece, Cecelia Grace Stroud of Huntington; and a host of family and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.

OLLIE MILLS, 68, formerly of East Lynn, W.Va., widower of Judy Mills, died Aug. 26, 2014 at Riverview Healthcare Center. He was a former laborer in the coal industry. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel; burial at Epling Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

GLEN DOUGLAS MARCUM, 59, of Dunlow, W.Va., a loving husband, daddy and best friend passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services were conducted 2:00 pm Friday, August 29, 2014 at Fairmount United Baptist Church by Brother Jess Allen and Brother Greenway Parsley. Burial followed at Marcum Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. He was born August 24, 1955 in Dunlow, WV, a son of the late Roy Lee and Carrie Maynard Marcum. Glen was a blaster for Penn Coal. Also preceding him in death were two sisters, Sally Wallace and Lorene Meddings; and four brothers, Billy Maynard, Tommy Finley, Eddie Finley and Albert Finley. Survivors include his loving wife, Peggy Sue Richardson Marcum; a daughter, Michelle Dawn Pippin and husband, Bobby of Panama City, FL; a son, Josh Marcum of Inez, KY; four sisters, Sherry Evans and husband, James of Orient, OH, Brenda Parsley of Ft. Myers, FL, Margaret Gussler of Columbus, OH, Linda Vansickle of Johnstown, OH; four brothers, Joe Finley and wife, Cora Belle of Ashland, KY, Sonny Finley and wife, Shermalee of New Baltimore, MI, Lester Finley and wife, Linda of Dunlow, WV, Steve Arthur and wife, Delores of Lavalette, WV; two grandchildren, Alexus Paige Pippin and Zoie Marcum; three "fur-babies," Bam-Bam, Pebbles and Tinkerbell; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends called after 6 pm at the Fairmount United Baptist Church. Morris funeral Home is in charge of arrangements .

ANDREW THOMAS PERRY, 69, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Ronald Donahoe officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born October 5, 1944 in Wayne County, a son of the late Lucian and Georgia Maynard Perry. He was a retired worker for IBEW 317 of Huntington and was a U.S. Army veteran. A sister, Ethel Napier, and three brothers, Donald, Fisher, and Jim Gary Perry also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Sue Kitts Perry; daughters Francis, Sandra and Michelle; son James Allen; sisters Vella Hale and Betty Inman; and brother, Lark Perry; grandchildren Justin, Amy Andi and Sydney; and great-grandchildren, Adara, Emma, Breanna, Morgan and Macy. Friends may call one hour prior to services Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.

LANDVILLE DALTON, 67, of Wayne, formerly of Harts, W.Va., died Aug. 30, 2014 at his residence. Arrangements incomplete at Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, W.Va.

KIMBERLY KAY BRADSHAW DEAN, 47, of Wayne, died Aug. 30, 2014 at her residence. She was a former employee of Save-A-Lot and self-employed housekeeper. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home; burial at Bowen Cemetery. Visitation  6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

LANDVILLE DALTON, 67, of Wayne, formerly of Harts, W.Va., died Aug. 30, 2014 at his residence. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services; burial at Cole Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

INFANT XANDER LEE WATTS, passed away August 30, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was the son of Christopher Watts and Brandi Smith of Culloden, WV. His great-grandparents, Thomas and Retha Adkins preceded him in death. Additional survivors include his brother, Daimon Watts; grandparents, Renee Adkins, Jeff and Martha Watts; great-grandparents, Debbie and Ronald Hackworth, Floyd and Kathy Watts, and Rinda Duncan. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation or funeral services.

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