GENEVIEVE NOE, 77, of 330 West North Street, Sidney, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015, at her residence. She was born October 20, 1937, in Wayne County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Bert and Edna (Pratt) Thompson. Genevieve is survived by three children, Michael Noe, Sharon (Randy) Caudill and Jeffery (Kim) Noe, all three of Sidney; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Katherine (Charlie) Scoggins of Sumpter, S.C., and Joyce Phillips of Radnor, W.Va. She was preceded in death by one son, Gregory Noe; two sisters; and three brothers. Mrs. Noe was retired from Alcoa, where she had worked for more than 30 years. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother, who enjoyed going to church and various church activities. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Genevieve was a lifetime member of Full Gospel Community Church in Sidney, where a visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 8, at Young Funeral Home in Louisa, Kentucky, with Pastor Jeff Hill officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service at Young Funeral Home. Burial will be at Damron Community Cemetery in Wayne County, West Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorials be made to American_Heart_Association Full Gospel Community Church. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made to the Noe family at our website, www.cromesfh.com.

JOHNNIE DANIEL SANDERS, 62, of Wayne, WV, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, January 5, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Elder Garland Perry officiating. Burial followed at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born June 2, 1952 at West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late James H. and Jean Davidson Sanders. He was a retired self employed truck driver and was a member of the Nestlow United Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Judy Osburn Sanders; a daughter, Missy Skeens and son-in-law, Steve of Wayne, WV; a sister, Bonnie Sisco of Huntington, WV; two brothers, James R. Sanders (Julia A.) of Chicago, IL and Eddie A. Sanders (Ann) of Jasper, AL; two brothers-in-law, Lee Cyrus (Elaine) and John Osburn; a sister-in-law, Pauline Stiltner; and a special cousin, Terry Sanders (Joyce) of Wayne; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The family wishes to thank Dr. Gerrit Kimmey at HIMG and three special nurses, Leeann, Stacie and Cindy at St. Mary’s Infusion Center for their kindness and care. Friends called from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.

BETTY SUE STEPHENS, 50, of Hazard, Ky., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 4, 2015. She was born February 2, 1964 in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Sherman and Sadie "Nellie" Stephens. Also preceding her in death was an infant daughter, Ashley Dawn Caldwell, one brother Johnny Lee Stephens, and a sister Doris Lee Stephens. She leaves behind a daughter, Brittany Nicole Stephens; four sisters, Linda Lucas, Virginia Wilson, Nancy Rowe, all of Wayne, and Sally Mae (Donald) Brooks of Dawsonville, Ga.; and three brothers, Roger (Brenda) Stephens of East Lynn, W.Va., Glen (Tammy) Stephens, and ack (Eliza) Stephens, all of Wayne. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Elders Jimmy Lester and Steve Nida officiating. Burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral on Wednesday.

KIM "WHITEY" ROWE, 38, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born May 6, 1976 in Louisa, Ky. His father, Ray Rowe preceded him in death. Whitey is survived by his mother, Jo Ann Rowe, with whom he lived; three brothers, Greg (Lisa) Rowe of High Point, N.C., Brian Rowe of Covington, Ky., and Marvin (Amy) Rowe of Louisa, Ky.; and five special nieces. Also surviving is his fiancé, Tracy Burlingame of Ft. Gay, W.Va., her daughter, Alexis Burlingame, and her son, the late Christopher Burlingame. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Rush Branch Church with Pastor Tommy Kitts officiating. Burial will follow in the Jackson Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Rowe family.

ANNA DAMRON WALLER, 95, of Kermit, West Virginia passed away at her home on Monday, January 5, 2015. She was born on June 19, 1919 in Wayne County, West Virginia to the late Cecil and Rebecca Williamson Damron. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Lelon Waller, one son, David Waller and four sisters and one brother. Anna is survived by her children, Glen (Judy) Waller of Chandlersville, Ohio, Faye (Eddie) Hatcher of Kermit, West Virginia, Daralene (Lelon) Stroud, Jenny (Dale) Fluty, Ruby (William) Coleman and Debbie (Larry) Evans all of Kermit, West Virginia along with one daughter in law, Barbara Waller of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. with Birdie Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at the Perry Point Cemetery in Crum, West Virginia. Visitation was Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 6-9 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond- Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

ED DALTON, 69, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born November 11, 1945 in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late John Henry and Dora Adkins Dalton. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Ezra Dalton and John Dalton, and one sister, Nancy McCoy. He is survived by three sisters, Martha Napier, Margaret Queen, and Angeline Sias; two brothers, Charles R. Dalton and Willis Dalton; and his caregiver Dora Thierry, with whom he made his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Adkins Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dalton family.

CODY AUSTIN PERRY, 25, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away tragically on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was born February 28, 1989 in Huntington, W.Va. His grandfather Elias Lee Perry Jr. preceded him in death, along with one uncle, Murle E. Perry. He leaves behind his parents, Kim and Elias Lee Perry III; grandmother Elizabeth Perry; grandparents Gary and Glenna Jackson; special aunt Stephanie and Calvin Damron III and their children, Kinsey and Zachary Damron, all of Genoa; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention. Graveside services were conducted Friday, January 9, 2015 at the Perry Watts Cemetery with Travis Cassidy officiating and his cousins serving as pallbearers. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Perry family.

LORA LYNN MAYNARD-LAKE, 42, of Huntington, WV, formerly of Wayne, WV, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Pastors Jake Steele and Earl D. Booton officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. She was born January 13, 1972 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Mary Ann Booton Maynard of Wayne and the late Chester Maynard, Jr. She was a graduate of Wayne High School, Marshall University and Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. Lora was a practicing attorney, working as an assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Cabell County, WV. She was a member of the Board of Directors for the Western Regional Jail Report Center, as well as the Cabell County Victim’s Advisory Board and member of the Cabell County ‘STOP’ team. She was also an organizer of the ‘Christmas Party for the Kids’ benefit drive for the children of Wayne County. Additional survivors include her brothers, Chester H. Maynard of Wayne, WV, and David L. Maynard and wife, Theresa of Genoa, WV; her nieces and nephews, Chester Aaron Maynard, Allen Cameron Tufts, Jeremy David Maynard, Anne Marie Maynard, David Paul Maynard, and Daniel Kent Maynard; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.

JUANITA BAISDEN – beautiful, fun-loving, mischievous Juanita Baisden – has gone home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, to be healed and be made whole, and to be re-united with her mother and her sisters she loved and missed so much. She passed peacefully into heaven in the early morning hours of January 6, 2015 at the home of her sister Linda Hughes, her primary caretaker and guardian the past few years. Juanita was born on September 23, 1944 in Breeden, WV to Woodrow Baisden and Alma Collins Baisden. Juanita is survived by her father Woodrow Baisden of Breeden, WV; sisters Minerva (Albert) Perry of Dunlow, WV; Deloris (Andy) Perry of Columbus, OH; Linda (Barry) Hughes of Groveport, OH; Wanda (Charles) Pollinger of Fort Gay, WV; Sheila Baisden of Columbus, OH; and Teresa (Keith) Bare of Columbus, OH; brothers Woodrow Baisden, Jr. of Breeden, WV; and Odell (Deana) Baisden of Breeden, WV; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, in-laws, and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Collins Baisden, sisters Virginia Baisden and Rita Baisden King, niece Rosella Perry and many other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 1:00pm at the Welcome Home Church on Jennies Creek, West Virginia with Daniel Perry officiating. Burial will follow at the Baisden Family Cemetery. Friends called at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 6:00-9:00pm and also at the Welcome Home Church on Friday, January 9, 2015 starting at 4:00pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky

ROY LEE ADKINS, 69, of Wayne, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Emogene Doline Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill Blankenship and Pastor Mike Dillon officiating. Burial followed in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV with military graveside rites conducted by VFW Post #6878. Roy was born on September 4, 1945 in Wayne, WV, to the late Edgar Lee Adkins & Opal Osburn Adkins. He was a Christian and retired as a Lab Technician for Pepsi Cola after 36 years. After retirement he was a dedicated gamefowl breeder. Roy was also an Army Veteran of the Vietnam war. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Minis Edward Adkins and sister Helen Mae Adkins Ross. Surviving is his loving wife of 49 years Linda Hunter Adkins, son William Lee Adkins of Wayne, WV, one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law, three nieces and three nephews and a special friend Dean Adkins. Special thanks to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their wonderful care. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

HOWARD TRENTON PAULEY, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Kevin Shull officiating. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington, with military graveside rites conducted by Veterans Honor Guard Post 16. He was born June 9, 1928 in Ceredo, Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Otto and Lillie Perdue Pauley. He was a medical technician for the Florida Department of Corrections and was a U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Charlene Midkiff Pauley; two sisters, Glenna Cline and Jennie Robinson, both of Wayne, W.Va.; a brother-in-law, Jack Combs of Wayne; a step-daughter, Debbie (Tom) Edwards of Barboursville, W.Va.; two step-sons, Dale (Rose) Miller of Salt Rock, W.Va., and Douglas (Noreen) Miller of Barboursville; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2015, at Chapman's Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.

GEORGE ROBERT TROUT, 91, of Proctorville, Ohio passed away Friday January 9, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born April 3, 1923 in Mallory, WV to the late Charles Trout and Rosa Marshall Trout. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Naida Trout; three sisters Mary Simpkins, Shirley Tiller, and Elizabeth Trout; and one brother John W. "Bill" Trout. He is survived by his nieces Peggy Thompson of Wayne, WV, Peggy Ann Fodor of Florida, Rose Marie Baker of Dayton, Ohio; nephew James W. Trout of Oregon, Ohio, numerous great nieces and nephews including Bob Bartram and Marc Bartram; and additional loving family Judy Gail Hilton, Joanne Watts, and Joe and Mona Sue Wilson. He was a WWII Army veteran of 10th Mountain Division of the Third Battalion. He retired from the Detroit and Toledo Shoreline Railroad. There will be no services. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall

RONALD LEE BRANHAM, 58, of Huntington, W.Va. formerly of Louisa, Ky. passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at his home. He was born June 29, 1956 in Louisa, Ky. a son of Floyd C. Branham and the late Billie Jean Blackburn Branham. He was a United States Navy Veteran and was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his wife, Marsha Lynn Branham. Survivors include, his father, Floyd C. Branham of Louisa, Ky.; brothers, Phillip (Jacqueline) Branham of Charleston, South Carolina; Richard Curtis Branham of Louisa, Ky.; step daughter, Julia Boggs of Louisa, Ky.; half sister, DeAnna Wolfe of Ashland, Ky.; There will be no services at this time. A memorial service will be set for a later date.

TIMOTHY MATTHEW FARMER, 30, of Ranger, W.Va., died January 10, 2015, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Freeman Funeral Home; burial at Frye Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service.

JULIA FAY HACKNEY, 67, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born May 21, 1947, at Stiltner, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ethel and Clyde Napier. Her son Johnny Scott Stevenson also preceded her in death, along with two brothers, Herbert Dyer and Bobbie Dyer, and one sister, Bessie Martin. Julia was a member of Canada Chapel. She leaves behind her husband, Larry "Pete" Hackney; two sons, Gary Stevenson Jr. and Amanda Starbird of Dunlow, W.Va., and Scotty James (Laura) Hackney of South Point, Ohio; two daughters, Stephanie Stevenson and Christopher Adkins of Lavalette, and Tina Louise (Hobert) Southerland of Wayne; five grandchildren, Trey Stevenson, Julia Stevenson, Timothy Stevenson, Collin Toney and Tucker Toney; and six step-grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters Louise Ratcliff of Gallipolis, Ohio, Mae (Jack) Slazo of Holden, W.Va., Gaynell Tyree of Dunbar, W.Va., Earnestine (Junior) Gilkerson of Wayne, and Donna (David) Pearson of East Lynn; two brothers, Fred (Joyce) Dyer of Lapeer, Mich., and Jimmy Clyde (Pat) Napier of East Lynn; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Johnny Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Ramey Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

OKEY TOMBLIN, 88, of Huntington passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Okey was born January 2, 1927 in Logan County, WV on of 18 children to the late Obie and Ella Williamson Tomblin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II. Okey was a hand buffer for Houdaille Industries for 34 years. He was a minister for 56 years and a 32nd degree member of the Huntington Lodge #53 AF&AM Masonic Lodge for 50 plus years. He was also a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services will be conducted by Elder Glen Whited on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. In addition to his parents Okey was preceded in death by his wife Garnet Christian Tomblin and 16 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son Okey Tomblin Jr. and partner Jessica Hodge; daughters Brenda (Chuck) Sevick, Kathy (Jim) Howerton, Leona (Sean) Moxcey; 10 Grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; sister Gertrude "Trudie" (Bernie) Brewer and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from 6 - 8pm at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Huntington Honor Guard and Army Honor Guard from Kingwood, WV. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

RUTH ANN BROOKS, 84, of Wayne, WV, died Monday, January 12, 2015 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Keith Waters. Burial will follow at Stiltner Cemetery, Wayne, WV. She was born February 26, 1930 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Lewis Henry and Georgia Fortner Stiltner. A son, Lee Stiltner also preceded her in death, along with a sister, Lucy Allen and two brothers, Walker Stiltner and Lewis Henry Stiltner, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Ollie Brooks, Jr.; a sister, Maxine Rice of Wayne, WV; a brother, James Harvey Stiltner of Chesapeake, OH; a granddaughter, Janet Lee McGuire and husband, Keith of Ohio; two great-grandchildren, Branden Mathew McGuire, Brianna Lee McGuire. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington P.O. Box 464 Huntington, WV 25709 Attn: Development Department.

CHESTER ROSS, 90, of Huntington passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at the Grayson Assisted Living Home. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home with Minister Sam Meek and Minister Mike Fyffe officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova. Chester was born February 11, 1924 in Wayne, WV. a son of the late Daniel and Corinda Clark Ross. He was a World War II Army veteran, retired from the VA Medical Center of Huntington and was a member of the Church of Christ in Cannonsburg, Ky. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife, the mother of his children, Pauline Pierce Ross, his second wife Mildred Ross, his beloved daughter Patsy Campbell and three brothers Charlie, Carlie and Frank. Left to cherish his memory are two daughters and sons-in-law Norma (James) Spence of Kenova and Dottie (Raymond) Ferguson of Huntington; son-in-law Mike Campbell; two granddaughters Lisa (Matt) Knotts and Michelle Eskew; three brothers Robert, Arvel and Jack; one sister Tilda Marcum; two half-sisters Mary Terry and Martha Oakley and one half-brother Jessie. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the owners and staff of Grayson Assisted Living for the love and care they provided for their dad and also to Hospice of Huntington. Friends may call from 12-1 P.M. Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

CLINTON EDWARD FLUTY, 57, of Crum, West Virginia passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at his home. He was born in Williamson, West Virginia on February 15, 1957 to Doris Chafin Fluty and the late Edward E. Fluty. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard & Carrie Fluty and Richard & Flarna Chafin. Clinton is survived by his mother and numerous aunts and uncles. There was a graveside service on Thursday, January 15, 2014 at 1:00pm at the Marcum Family Cemetery on Webb Rd., in Crum, West Virginia. Greenway Parsley will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond- Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

MARJORIE WORKMAN SEXTON, 95, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Jake Steele officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayne. She was born October 28, 1919, in Wayne, a daughter of the late Hardin and Bessie Morrison Workman. Marjorie was a retired employee of the Wayne County Board of Education, previously worked as an operator for the phone company in Wayne and was a member of the Wayne United Methodist Church. Her husband Wade Winfield "Jinx" Sexton Jr., a son Lemach Braxton "Red" Dyer Jr., a sister Jetta Bruce, a brother Wetzel Workman and a grandson Lewey Wellman, also preceded her in death. Survivors include two step daughters Joanna Figlia (Peter) of New York, N.Y. and Sue Wellman of South Point, Ohio; granddaughter Deanna Lynn Dick of Huntington, W.Va.; a grandson Charles "Chuck" Dyer and wife Natalie of West Hamlin, W.Va.; daughter-in-law Dottie Dyer of Wayne, W.Va.; step grandchildren Joe, Johnny and Tim Boyds all of Wayne County, W.Va.; great-granddaughter Bridget Erin Dick; nieces Bonnie Oliver and Betty Wright, great-nephew Danny Boyer and wife Stormy of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, special friends Connie, Judy, Nancy and Dallas, and her special dog Jill. Visitation will be from noon until service time Saturday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Wayne United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 246, Wayne, WV 25570.

DONALD RAY McSWEENEY, Sr., 76, of Ft McCoy, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the Legacy House in Ocala. Donald was a native of Wayne, WV and had been a resident of Ft. McCoy for 40 years coming from Grand Rapids, MI. He was a retired die setter in the automotive industry. He enjoyed deer hunting, woodworking, fishing and cooking, having cooked for many family gatherings. He loved taking care of his family friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Jean McSweeney; parents, Charles W. and Olga G. France McSweeney; a brother, Roy McSweeney; a granddaughter, Amber Nicole McSweeney; a great grandson, Brayden Cody Brannen; a brother-in-law, James Mason and a nephew, Jack McSweeney. Surviving are his fiancée, Sherry McMillan of Ft. McCoy; a daughter and son-in-law, Arnetta Brannen and husband, Charles, of East Point, FL; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald R. McSweeney, Jr. and wife, Sue, of Interlachen and David McSweeney and wife, Cindy, of Elizabethtown, KY; brother and sister-inlaw, Charles "Slick" McSweeney, Jr. and Loretta of Hawthorne; two sisters and brother-in-law, Eva Steen and husband, Terry, of Hawthorne and Naomi Mason of Niceville; Sherry’s children, April and husband, Scott Trevarthen and Robert and Amber Blackburn all of Ft. McCoy; thirteen grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and his little loves ones, Sissy, Mia and Bubby. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 at Masters Funeral Home of Interlachen with Pastor Jim Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in the Ochwilla Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In honor and celebration of Donald’s life a video tribute will be shown prior to the service.

WILLIAM JOHN RITTER, 59, of Napier’s Ridge, East Lynn started his journey with the Lord on Saturday January 17, 2015 surrounded by his family. John (known to most as "Wally") was a devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend. Born in Huntington on February 3, 1955, he will be forever missed. With a gentle heart and a kindness not often found, Wally never met a stranger and always gave more than he received. Wally will always be remembered as an intellectual with a passion for learning. John was an accomplished motorcycle racer and an amazing mechanic, with affection for animals of all kinds. He is survived by his daughter Cindy "Ritter" Gooderham; two grandchildren, Steven and Holly; brothers, Charles, Mark and Christopher Ritter and sister, Deborah Ritter; as well as nieces and nephews Jeremy, Candice, Ryan and Lauren Ritter. John was preceded in his journey by his mother and father Wanda and Don Ritter of Huntington, and his beloved Grandmother, Edith Morrison of East Lynn. John touched many people with his knowledge and kindness as well as his many stories. He was an honest man with a heart of gold. We have all lost a friend. Memorial Services will be held Saturday January 31, 2015, at Morris Funeral Home in Wayne WV. Friends and family gather at 1 pm, Service to begin at 2pm.

JOHNNIE PRICE LEE, 86, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015. She was born January 23, 1928 in Buchannan, Ky. She was a homemaker, a lifetime member of Bear Creek United Methodist Church, a volunteer of over 20 years at Three Rivers Medical Center, a former board member of the Big Sandy Fire Dept., a Kentucky Colonel, member of Lawrence County Homemakers, a WSAZ Hometown Hero, and she was a #1 fan of UK Basketball. Johnnie was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Lee; siblings, Tom Price, Ted Price, Belva Enos, and Juanita Lewis. Survivors include, two daughters, Linda (Jack) Hammond of Louisa, Ky.; Sharon (John) Sears of Sanford, Fla.; three Grandsons, Gerry (Myra) Hammond of Prichard, W.V.; Mark Hammond of Ashland, Ky.; Nick Sears of Orlando, Fla.; two Great Grandchildren, Blake Hammond of Ashland, Ky.; Tucker Hammond of Prichard, W.V. Funeral ervices will be conducted 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Bear Creek United Methodist Church with Rev. Frank Wallace, Rockie Wallace and Noah Wilks officiating. Burial will follow at Kanavaugh Cemetery, Catlettsburg, Ky. Visitation will be 6:00 til 9:00 PM Tuesday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

NEWFRED BLANKENSHIP, 84, of Fort Gay, W.V. passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. He was born August 1, 1930, in Phelps, Ky. a son of the late Frank and Nancy Justice Blankenship. He was a retired services station owner. Survivors include his loving wife, Wanda Jackson Blankenship of Fort Gay, W.V.; one daughter, Tammy (Eric) Hambrick of Wheelersburg, Ohio; sister, Geneva Castle of Fort Gay, W.V.; two grandchildren, Lauren and Evan Hambrick both of Wheelersburg, Ohio. There will be no services at this time.

ANNA RUTH WORKMAN, 46, of Fort Gay, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Kentucky. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Pastor David Adkins officiating. Burial followed in the Robertson Cemetery, Genoa, WV. She was born on May 12, 1968, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late John Collins and Maedona Collins. Anna was a homemaker. Surviving is her loving husband David Lee Workman, three daughters Bertha Collins of Oak Hill, Ohio, Gracie Collins of Wellston, Ohio and Jennifer Workman of Fort Gay, WV, two sons David Workman Jr. of Fort Gay and George Collins of Oak Hill, Ohio, five sisters Judy Collins and Mary Collins both of Hazard, Kentucky, Vicie Mattox of Homosassa, Florida, Gracie Dotson of Gallipolis, Ohio and Laura Moore of Shelby, Ohio, one brother Cager Collins of Oak Hill, Ohio. She is also survived by 11 Grandchildren. Friends called one hour prior to the service.

ANDREW JOHNSON FRY V, 62, of Dunedin, Fla., formerly of Wayne County, W.Va., passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Brookside Hospice in Palm Harbor, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastor Don Irby officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born January 8, 1953, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Andrew Johnson Fry, IV and Elenor Blankenship Fry of East Lynn, W.Va. Andy joined A.T. Massey Coal as a sales representative in 1976 and soon rose through the ranks to become its vice-president of metallurgical coal sales, a position he held until 1991. In 1991 he left A.T. Massey to form AMCI Coal Sales, serving as its president until 2001. In 2002 he held the same position with American Metallurgical Coal Sales (AMCS), the successor company formed to replace AMCI Coal Sales. He left AMCS once it was acquired by Alpha Natural Resources and formed Winding Gulf Coal Sales, which later became Superior Coal Sales, serving as president from 2002-2013. In 2014, Andy formed Maxim Coal Services, LLC which specialized in buying and selling distressed coal properties. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Rosemary Fry (Henry Smith) of East Lynn, W.Va.; a nephew, Christopher Blankenship (Jessie) and a great-nephew, Elliott Blankenship, and numerous other family and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.

BARBARA SUE HARDIN, 63, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kt. She was born November 24, 1951 in Louisa, Ky. a daughter of Thelma Jean Hall and the late Clyde Robinette. She was a retired cook for Lawrence County Middle School., she was a member of the Cherryville Missionary Baptist Church and was a member of WMU. Survivors include, her loving husband, Francis Hardin of Louisa, Ky.; Mother, Thelma (Bill) Dean of Fort Gay, W.V.; three sons, Joseph Hardin of Louisa, Ky.; Jason (Kelly) Hardin of Richmond, Ky.; Jarrod (Toni) Hardin of River, Ky.; sisters, Debbie Walker of South Point, Ohio; Robin Jordan of Louisville, Ky.; Reta (Marcus) Wilson of Louisa, Ky.; Brother, John (Judy) Robinette of Zelda, Ky.; grandchildren, Lacretia (Chris) Johnson of Fort Gay, W.V.; Josie (Dakota) Fraley of Louisa, Ky.; Weston Hardin of Louisa, Ky.; Emma Hardin of Richmond, Ky.; Keria Hardin of Richmond, Ky.; Hadley Hardin of River, Ky.; great grandchildren, Karter and Tenley Johnson. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Cherryville Missionary Baptist Church . Burial will follow at the Hardin Cemetery, Louisa, Ky. Visitation was 6 til 9 p.m. Friday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

LOWELL JEFFREY MAYNARD, 47, of Dunlow, W.Va., passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. He was born May 18, 1967 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Elvin and Frances Maynard. His infant sister Joyce Maynard also preceded him in death. Lowell was a US Army veteran and was employed in accounting at Fed Ex. Lowell had many talents; he worked with children as a psychologist; and loved skiing, tennis, running 5ks, and life in general. He was loved by many. Survivors include four sisters, Lois McCann of east Lynn, W.Va.; Marie Bugg (Ruthford) of Lafayette, Ga., Pauline Workman; Justine Bowen; and Lorene Talbert (Eric), all of Dunlow, W.Va.; one brother, Delmas Maynard (Sandy) of Dunlow; five nieces; 4 nephews; many great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews; as well as friends and family too numerous to mention. funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Robertson Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

RONNIE GENE MILLS, 52, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away at home Friday, January 23, 2015. He was born February 10, 1962 in Lincoln County, W.Va., a son of the late Ollie and Shirley Mills. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Elva Sue Levering; and one brother, Ollie Mills. Ronnie leaves behind three sons, Ronnie Mills of Wayne, Thomas Brandon Mills (Amy) of Kenova, W.Va., Joey Cockeril of Catlettsburg, Ky.; one daughter, Krystal North of Kenova; and one brother, Teddy Mills of Huntington, W.Va. Friends called on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Johnson Tiller funeral Home from noon until 1 p.m., and then proceeded to the Vaughan Mills Cemetery for graveside services.

WAND LEE FRASHER, born at Foley, Taylor County, Fla., Nov. 18, 1928, to Susie Estell (Scott) (1912-1994) and "Nat" Mixon (1884- 952). She died of lung cancer in Beckley, W.Va., January 25, 2015, at Bower’s Hospice. Since March, 2014, she had resided in Shady Spring, W.Va., with son, Gary, and wife, Brenda, and best friend and loyal companion, Chipper. She was married Nov. 1, 1945, to Robert Frasher (1923-2002) of Monitor, W.Va. Robert had served in the Army Air Force during World War II and later graduated from Marshall University in 1948 and 1965. She and her husband of 57 years resided in Orlando, Fla. from 1956 on following residences in WV, OH, NY, and TX. She was a bookkeeper and Robert was a CPA in Orlando, Fla., prior to their retirement. She was a faithful member of the South Bumby Church of Christ in Orlando. She was widowed in Orlando, Fla. and preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Patricia Mixon, Dean Mixon, Jerry Mixon, and Kenneth Mixon, all of Perry, Fla.; by Robert’s parents, Garland Frasher Sr. and wife, Leaffy (Morrison), his brother, Donald Frasher, and wife, Gertrude, and his sisters, Helen (Frasher) Bash and husband, Gorman, and Eula (Frasher) Whittaker. She is survived by son, Gary Frasher, and wife, Brenda (Carter), Brenda’s children and grandchildren; sister, Hulda (Mixon) Tucker and husband, John; brother, George Mixon, and wife, Donna (Osteen); sister-in-law, Thursy (Frasher) Baker, and husband, Cebern; brothers-in-law, Garland Frasher Jr. and wife, Beth Ann, and John Frasher, and wife, Virginia; and by many nieces and nephews of her and Robert’s brothers and sisters. Visitation was Friday, Jan. 30, 6 to 8 p.m. and funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. She will be buried beside Robert in the A.J. Frasher Cemetery, Lick Creek Road in Wayne County.

CLAYTON JAMES ROSE, 81, of Lavalette, husband of Joyce Rose, died January 26, 2015, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was a carpenter. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Woodhull Cemetery, Woodhull, N.Y. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, is handling the arrangements.

JOE AMBROSE RAMEY, 68, of Prichard, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor George Thornhill officiating. Burial will follow in the Ramey Cemetery, East Lynn, WV. He was born on December 10, 1946, in Huntington, WV, to the late Alma Ramey Clark. In addition to his mother he is preceded death by his wife Dessie Mae Fortner Ramey and special son in law John Brown. Joe was a carpet layer for Don’s Carpet House. Surviving are his four daughters: Linda Smith of Ohio, Heidi Brown of Prichard, WV, Sheila Vanous (Glenn) of Wayne, WV, Nicole Ramey and companion Dalton Tiller of Lavalette, WV, son Joe Andrew Ramey of Genoa, WV, sister Helen Norma Brown of Huntington, WV, brothers Robert Lee Thierry of Genoa, WV, James Ray Ramey of Wayne, WV, and Jeff Hazlett of South Point, Ohio. is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

JERRY LEE BELCHER, 59, of Louisa, Kentucky passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born Paintsville, Kentucky on July 3, 1955 to Walter and Martha Belcher. Jerry is preceded in death by brothers, Roger Belcher and John David Sinagal. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Irene Messer Belcher and one daughter, Misty (Charley) Burton of Louisa, Kentucky and one granddaughter, McKinley Burton. He is also survived by four brothers, William Belcher of Kermit, West Virginia, Keith Belcher of Charleston, West Virginia, Tom Belcher and Jim Belcher both of Mansfield, Ohio and three sisters, Kathy Deskins of Logan, West Virginia, Tina Queen of Mansfield, Ohio and Ruth Clark of Charleston, West Virginia along with a dear and loving cousin, Joan Callaham. Jerry worked for the Martin County Water District as a plant operator and was a member of the Ft. Gay Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Inez, Kentucky on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 1:00pm with Elias Perry officiating. Burial will follow at the Perry Point Cemetery in Jennies Creek, West Virginia. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

GLADYS MARIE WELLMAN, 97, of Prichard, WV, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Boyd Nursing and Rehab Center in Ashland, Ky. She was born March 1, 1918 in Catlettsburg, Ky. a daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian Bolt Elswick. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, John D. Riddle and George Wellman ;sons, Danny Riddle, Marion "Moon" Riddle, Samual Riddle; daughter, Constance Riddle; grandchildren John Riddle, and Kim Hewlett; 3 deceased brothers, 2 deceased sisters. Survivors include, one son, Roger Riddle of Catlettsburg, Ky.; sister, Lillian DeMoss; grandchildren, Robin Ferguson of Catlettsburg, Ky.; Pam (Mike) Christian of South Point, Ohio; Ruth (Kenny) Bryan of Ashland, Ky.; Orville (Jennifer) Riddle of Stewart, Va.; Amanda Cordle of Catlettsburg, Ky.; 11 Great-Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great-Grandchild. Graveside service will be conducted 2:30 pm Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Fannin Cemetery, Bear Creek, Catlettsburg, Ky.; Visitation will be 1 pm til 2 pm Saturday at Young Funeral Home. The family would like give a special thanks to all the nurses and staff at Boyd Nursing and Rehab center for their wonderful care.

WILLIE GLEN DAMRON, 86, of Genoa, W.Va., a loving husband, father, and Papaw, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 30, 2015. He was born June 8, 1928 in Logan County, W.Va., a son of the late Nathan and Addie Damron. One son, Ricky Glen Damron also preceded him in death, along with three brothers, Ivory Damron, Larry Damron, and Berman Damron. Glen was a retired timberman and a member of the Brush Creek United Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Edith Damron; one son, Roger Damron and his wife Hester; two granddaughters, Shandra Jenkins, and Chastity Ballard and her husband Kirk; and five great- randchildren, Robbie and Molly Jenkins, and Chance, Reagan, and Jaxon Ballard. Also surviving is one sister Imogene Parsons; one brother Royce Damron; special friend Dallas McClellan; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Tony Clay officiating. Burial followed in Peaceful Gardens Cemetery, Genoa. Friends called after 10 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

DORIS H. EVANS, 88, of Fort Gay, W.V. passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at the Jordan Center in Louisa, Ky. She was born January 30, 1927 in Crum, W.V. a daughter of the late William Lewis and Eliza Marcum Perry. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Manual Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Delmer Evans; two sisters, Juanita Jarrell, and Ruth Ann Chaffins; one brother, Charles Perry. Survivors include, one son, Douglas Evans of Fulton, Ohio; one grandson, Larry Evans also of Fulton, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Frank Copley officiating. Burial followed at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Bluefield, Va. Visitation was 6:00 til 8:00 pm Monday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

CASEY DAN BURDETTE, 22, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015, at his residence. Casey was born June 13, 1992 in Huntington, WV. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Danny Alan Hite. He was a 2010 graduate of Spring Valley High School, and worked for Auto Zone at the Route 60 East location. Casey loved old MoPar cars and was a member of the Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother and her husband, Marianne and Drew Campbell of Catlettsburg, KY; his father, John M. Burdette of Huntington; a brother, Kevin J. Burdette of Huntington; maternal grandmother, Marcie Hite; paternal grandfather and spouse, Jim and Glenna Burdette; paternal grandmother and spouse, Mary Ann and Neil Foote; his girlfriend, Kacey Blatt; his father’s girlfriend, Krista Trabert and her children, Kirstie and Kristopher of South Charleston and several Aunts, Uncles, and cousins, Andy Hite and children, Austin and Melanie Hite, and Melanie’s girl, Abagail Hite, Jim and Terah Burdette and daughter, Dana, Jeff and Patty Burdette, Richard and Terrie Burdette, Steve and Martha Burdette and their children, Craig and Brett Burdette and Nick and Noah Barker, Patty and Gary Stainback and sons, Nathan and Andy, Susan and George McPhail and children, George and Maggie, Beth Jordan and sons, Wesley and Derrick, Greg and Danielle Turley and children, Bobby, Collin, and Elizabeth, Jessica and Joey Claypole, Joshua and Brittany Burdette and children, Bailey and Judah. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Thursday, February 5, 2015, at Chapman’s Mortuary with Rev. Jim Burdette, and Pastor Raymond Watts officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family after noon until service time Thursday at Chapman’s Mortuary and send condolences to www. chapmans-mortuary.com.