Today our lives have changed. We have lost our loving mother who went home to be with the Lord. SHIRLEY ANN STEPHENS, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born January 2, 1939 in Crofton, Ky., a daughter of the late Earl and Mina Corriveau. Her husband, Norman Lee Stephens also preceded her in death along with one daughter, Deborah Yvonne Stephens; one son, Norman Junior Stephens; one son-inlaw, Raymond Glenn Holmes; one granddaughter, Brittany Holmes- Adkins; great grandchildren Jeremiah Stephens and Troy Stephens; and in-laws, Carl and Flossie Stephens, Dorothy and Glenn Stephens, Virginia Mitchell, Cathlean Hale, and James Stephens. Shirley was a homemaker and a member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who opened her heart and home to all. She leaves behind two sons, Steve Andrew Stephens and his wife Marilyn of Wayne, and Terry Lynn Stephens and his wife Christina of East Lynn, W.Va.; three daughters, Brenda Sherry Stephens, Lori Ann Holmes and Kelly Christine Stephens Whitt and her husband Johnny, all of Wayne; 13 grandchildren, Shawnace Booth (Lonnie Rice) of Huntington, Elizabeth Jones (David) of Taylor, Mich., Deborah Rice (John), Stephanie Adkins (Adam), Jeremy Holmes (Stephanie Tomblin), Rachel Stephens, all of Wayne, Ashley Goodman (David) of Bellville, Mich., Andrew Stephens (Holly) also of Bellville, Alisha Stephens, Tyler Stephens (Alyssa) all of East Lynn, Douglas Stephens of Ashland, Ky., James Stephens, and Joshua Gable, both of Wayne; 23 great grandchildren, Bradley Booth, James Porter, Hannah Jones, Grant Jones, Griffin Jones, Nathan Beller, Ethan Beller, MaKayla Rice, Kiera Rice, Aaron Rice, Landon Adkins, Ella Adkins, Jacob Stephens, Jasmine Stephens, Jaxton Stephens, Alexis Stephens, Addison Stephens, Fallon Stephens, Nevaeh Stephens, Liam Stephens, Cameron Tabor, Marcus Tabor, Christina Adkins, and two on the way; and grandsonin-law, Chris Adkins of Wayne.Also surviving are sisters Joyce Ruiz (Marty) of Lettington, Mich., and Linda Knapp of Farmington Hills, Mich.; one brother Larry Corriveau (Connie) of Holland, Mich.; brothers-in-law Howard Stephens (Freda of Wayne, Gene Stephens (Evelyn) of Crofton, Ky., and Charles Hale of Lincoln Park, Mich.; special friends Jenning "Yogi" Blankenship, Andrea Stephens, Shannon Evans, Chris Lucas, Audrey Stephens, Connie Wollun, Josh and Kristen Beller, James Porter; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Perry officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time on Friday.

EDWARD RAY, 91, of Huntington, passed away Monday June 8, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 pm Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Randall Robertson. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, WV. He was born December 13, 1923 in Shoals, WV, a son of the late William and Trinnie Irby Ray. He was a lifelong Iron Worker with Ironworkers Local 769 of Ashland, KY. Edward was a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of the Locust Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was also a past Master Mason with the Buena Vista Lodge #60 AF&AM of Whites Creek whose members will conduct graveside Masonic Rites. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sisters Ida Pelfrey, Lucetta Steele, Gladys Hutchinson, Gaynell Craddock and Beatrice Ward and his brothers Alpha Ray, Elmer Ray, Henry Ray, Charles Ray and Garnet Ray. Survivors include his wife Mildred Moore Ray; son and daughter in law David and Mary Ellen Ray; daughter and son in law Sandra and Jonathan Fowler; grandchildren Jacob Ray, Samuel Ray, Jeanette Mills, Katie Ellen Ray, Miranda Klingler, Melissa Higginbotham and Sarah Mullins and thirteen great grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www. regerhf.com.

KERMIT ADKINS, 80, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Cabell Healthcare Center. He was born June 12, 1934 at East Lynn, a son of the late Percy Adkins and Tennessee Adkins Davis. Two brothers, Lovell Davis and Kenneth Adkins also preceded him in death along with his first companion Agnes Adkins, and his wife Inez Adkins. Kermit was a retired timberworker and a member of the Wolf Pen Church of Christ. Survivors include four brothers, "Tiny" Davis (Brenda), Clifford Adkins, all of East Lynn, Wetzel Adkins of Wayne, and Archie Adkins (Debbie) of Parkersburg, W.Va.; three sisters Lessie Chapman (Keith) of Kenova, W.Va., Edith Adkins of Proctorville, Oh., and Laura Ann Adkins of Ohio; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family too numerous to mention. The family would like to give a heartfelt thanks to Hughey and Alberta Adkins and the staff of Cabell Health Care Center for their care and love. Funeral services werer conducted at 1 p.m. Friday June 12, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Emual adkins and Danny Wooten officiating. Burial followed in the Davis Adkins Cemetery. Friends called after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

THURMAN CALDWELL JR., 68, of Ranger, W.Va., died June 9, 2015. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va.; burial will follow in Cyfers Family Cemetery, Kiahsville, W.Va. Visitation will be two hours prior to the funeral. www.handleyfh.com.

GYPSIE MARIE ALLEN HARMON, 92, of Wayne, WV, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Earmin Lee Midkiff and Brother Willis Mills and Brother Chris Day. Burial will follow at Harmon Cemetery, Wayne, WV. She was born April 11, 1923 in Wayne, WV, a daughter of the late William and Myrtie Stiltner Allen. Gypsie was a homemaker and member of Ceredo Christian Baptist Church. Her husband, Carl Harmon also preceded her in death, along with a daughter, Violet Mae Midkiff; a son, Oscar Harmon; two granddaughters, Donna Sue Watts and Diana Marie Perry. Survivors include a son, Carl Clayton Harmon and wife, Betty of Huntington, WV; a daughter-in-law, Sylvia Harmon; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; an "adopted granddaughter," Ruth Carter along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends called from 6 to 9 pm Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

TIB WOODS PRICE, 71, of Kenova, WV. passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova with Pastor Steve Willis officiating. He was born February 26, 1944 in Wayne County, WV. a son of the late Tib Woods Price , Sr. and Frances Medley Price. Tib attended Vinson High School and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 132, he was also formerly employed with the City of Kenova. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova. Tib was a member of Crescent Lodge 32 AF & AM in Ceredo whose members will conduct graveside rites at Crescent Hill Cemetery following the funeral. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by a sister Jerri Hensley. He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy G. Price; son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Melissa; grandchildren Drew and his fiance’ Haven and Jessica; daughter Teresa; son Brian and grandchildren Jessica and Zachary; one sister and brother-inlaw Nancy and Rudy and two brothers and sisters-in-law Roger and Jan and Larry and Susan. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the Kenova EMS for all their help with Tib throughout the last years. The family also wishes to extend a special thank-you to Mary Lou Sullivan for all her love and care over the last seven years. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. Friday June 12, 2015 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova. Memorial contributions may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State 501 5th Ave. Huntington, WV. 25701. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

ROBERT LEE CLARKSON, 80, of Kenova, WV passed away on June 11, 2015 at his home. He was born on September 19, 1934 in Wayne County, WV. Bob was the son of Guy Clarkson and Ethel M. Carter. He leaves behind his wife, Harriet Eastham Clarkson; four children: Robert Clarkson II, Timothy Clarkson, Bryan Clarkson and Gail Nichols; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Guy Eddie Clarkson, several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Huntington, especially Georgeana and Scott for his care. Memorial service for Bob will be conducted on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services with visitation one hour prior. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

DELORIS FAYE ROBERTSON, 79, of Rittman, Ohio formerly of Wayne County, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at LifeCare Hospice Wooster, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Eria Smith Pack of Lavalette, W.V. Survivors include the father of her 5 children David B. Robertson of Wayne Nursing & Rehabilitation, Wayne, WV, and 4 sons Melvin (Shari) Pack of Rittman, Ohio; James Clayton (Pamela) Robertson of Orrville, Ohio, Richard Robertson of Rittman, Ohio; Harold Robertson of Rittman, Ohio and 1 daughter Joyce (Oscar) Napier of Huntington, WV, 5 grandchildren Daniel (Brandy) Pack of Akron, Ohio; Anthony Watts (Shauna) of Huntington, WV; Christie Robertson of Orrville, Ohio; Matthew Robertson of Orrville, Ohio; Victoria Napier (Zach) of Huntington, WV, 2 great grandchildren Austin Pack of Akron, Ohio and Harlee Chanel Watts of Huntington, WV. She also leaves behind her siblings Loreta Wallace of Wayne, WV; Merrill Pack of Spencer, Ohio; Lola Finnell of Brunswick, Ohio; Bruce Pack of Ceredo, WV ; Peggy Wallace of Marshallville, Ohio; Bonnie Sue Brown of Huntington, WV, Janice Riley of South Point, Ohio; Brenda Maynard of Crown City, Ohio; Marvin Pack of Sterling, Ohio; Wayne Douglas Pack of Kitts Hill, Ohio; Richard Pack of Barboursville, WV; Vera Wynema Stiltner of Wayne, WV. She is also preceded in death by one brother William Lafe Pack and two infant siblings Paul Joseph Pack and Mollie Jean Pack. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Rev. Randall Robertson officiating. Burial followed at the Robertson Cemetery, Genoa, WV. Visitation was held two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

ERMAL FERGUSON LAM, 84, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015, in Huntington Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Ken Toler officiating. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Ermal was born April 8, 1931 in Wayne, W.Va, a daughter of the late Golden and Lucy Stevens Ferguson. Her husband, Freddie "Fred" Lee Lam; a son, David B. Lam; two grandchildren, Nikki Federer and Lindsie Federer; a sister, Dova Chapman Steele; and two brothers, Gobel Ferguson and Irvin Ferguson, also preceded her in death. She was a retired clerk for the City of Huntington; was a member of the Huntington Police Department Reserve Unit; and was a member of Trinity Church of God. Survivors include: two daughters and a son-in-law, Brenda Lam Carel and Chris Carel, of Huntington, and Sherrie Lee Lam Federer, of Barboursville; a son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Debi Lam, of Huntington; four grandchildren, Angie, Allison, Amy (Rick), and Aron (Janessa); great grandchildren, Loran, Whitney, Steven, Breanna, Richard, Sean, Liam, and Airick; and great great grandchildren, Jaxson, Caleb and Jeremiah. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Chapman's Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

CHESTER WEBB, 89, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at his home. He was born March 2, 1926 in Louisa, Ky. a son of the late Charlie H. and Flora Roberts Webb. Chester was a Farmer and was of Pentecostal Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Frances Daniels Webb; son, Milford Webb and daughter, Katherine Johnson. Survivors include, four sons, Larry (Imogene) Webb; Walter Dean (Tammy) Webb, Wayne (Lilly) Webb and Troy (Edna) Webb all of Louisa, Ky.; five daughters, Jane Webb, Darlene Webb, Vonda Kay Webb, Wilma Stambaugh all of Louisa, Ky. and Anna Faye Johnson of Carter County, Ky.; 21 Grandchildren and several Great Grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ray McGranahan officiating. Burial will follow at the Webb Cemetery. Visitation was 5:00 til 9:00 PM Tuesday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

RUTH ELAINE DEAN WILSON,78, of Kenova, WV. passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 in the St. Mary’s Medical Center. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Dock’s Creek Cemetery with Christopher Stevens officiating. Ruth was born November 14, 1936 in Wayne County daughter of the late Clifford and Mabel Leah Dorsey Dean. She was a beautician and a member of the Red Hats. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Howard Lee "Tom" Wilson. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law Beth (Carl) Adkins of Huntington; one grandson Richard "Dusty" Adkins of Huntington; two granddaughters Shea Adkins of Morgantown and Megan Adkins of Grant Town, WV.; two great grandchildren Mason and Harlie Adkins and their mother Carrie Adkins of Kenova; three brothers-in-law Jess Wilson, Bob (Mary) Wilson and Jim Wilson and three sisters-in-law Betty Sue Wilson, Jean Sullivan and Judy Dean. There will be no visitation or procession. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

FANNIE BELLE FLEMING, 83, of Wilsondale, passed away June 15, 2015 at her home. She was born April 10, 1932 in Wilsondale, WV the daughter of Goodlow and Lora Evans Fleming. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Benny Fleming and ray Fleming of Wilsondale, WV and her brother Sherman, who died in infancy, and sister Faye Tatro of Gibsonton, Fl. She is survived by her brother John P. (Patricia) Fleming of Wilsondale, WV, and sisters Judy (Richard) Maynard of Avon, OH, Berta Gail Browning of Wilsondale, WV, Mary Jane (Donnie) Davis of Yulee, fL, Debbie Fleming Euler and Robert of Sykesville, MD, and Betty June Shrader of Lineboro, MD. She became a burlesque icon, under the stage name Blaze Starr, in the company of such stars as Tempest Storm and Gypsy rose Lee, achieving such accolades as being named "Queen of Burlesque" and achieving a spot in Playboy’s "100 Most Desirable Women in America." She rose to national fame after the release of the 1989 movie "Blaze", which chronicled her life from New Ground Branch in Wayne county, where she attended eight years of school in a one room schoolhouse, a two mile walk across a mountain in Turkey Creek. She was a supporter of veterans returning from the Vietnam War. She often visited wounded soldiers at the Walter reed Army Hospital, and on several occasions opened both her club, the 2 O’Clock Club, and even her own home to host parties for them. She also took a special interest in the children of the St. Vincent’s Orphanage of Townson, MD. She would often visit the children, generally bearing gifts, and again would open her home to them for holiday dinners. She received several awards for her work with various charitable organizations, and was often unable to allow any personal hardships she became aware of to go unaddressed. Later in life, she would design and sell her own line of jewelry, "Showgirl Creations", which has been sold both locally and through an online store front managed by her brother and business partner Benny. She would also come to take in several animals, going to great lengths to ensure their well-being and happiness. Visitation was held at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, KY, on June 17, beginning at 6:00 pm for the public. funeral services were held the following day, June 18, beginning at 2:00 pm, with the burial following at the family cemetery in Wilsondale, WV. Robbie May officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

TAMMY ELAINE GRAHAM, 52, of Huntington, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 while visiting a friend. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with her Brother in Law Cecil Ferguson officiating. She was born March 21, 1963 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Ewel Thomas and Betty Elaine Graham. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she is survived her fiance, Jamie Gilkerson; two daughters, Krystal Hemphill (Billy) of Chesapeake, OH and Kandace Maynard of Wayne; two sons, Christopher Lovins of Wayne and Daniel Bowen (Christina) of Huntington; two sisters, Teresa Ferguson (Cecil) of Catlettsburg, KY and Tiffany Williams of Kenova, WV; two brothers, Thomas Graham and Timothy Graham, both of Huntington; five grandchildren, Kristen Lovins, Hannah Anderson, Aden Laney, Kyersten Hemphill, and Ryan Maynard; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Friday at Morris Funeral Home.

WALTER DAVID WILSON, 54, of Fort Gay, W.V. passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Walt was born July 5, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio the son of John Henry and Sally Bartram Wilson. He was a retired mechanic. Survivors include, his loving wife, Donna Lynn Lowe Wilson of fort Gay, WV.; two sons, Joshua Wilson and John Wilson both of Fort Gay, WV.; daughters, Brittany Marcum of Pilgrim, Ky.; Seirra (Jacob) Whaley of fort Gay, WV.; brother, Donald Wilson; sister, Sheila (TD) Cyrus of fort Gay, WV.; grandchildren, Hunter and Hayleigh both of Pilgrim, Ky.; and a host of special nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with rev. Randy Ratcliff officiating. Burial will follow at the John H. Wilson Cemetery, Louisa, Ky. Visitation was 6:00 til 9:00 pm friday at Young funeral Home Chapel.

PATRICIA SPENCER, 63 of Lavalette, WV passed away on June 18, 2015 at her residence. She was born on January 3, 1952 in Pennsylvania; a daughter of Jeff Spencer and Garnett Elaine Adkins. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Sandy Adkins. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her daughter, Alex Spencer (Zachary), and 2 grandchildren, Benjamin Spencer and Noah Levi Stout; her brothers, Mike Bellomy (Kathy) and Rick Spencer (Valerie); and her best friend, Carla Hager. There will be no services at this time. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

GOLDEN THOMAS "MAN" HILL, 82, of Genoa, WV, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Brother Travis Perry and Brother Tommy Kitts officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. He was born October 28, 1932 at Genoa, WV, a son of the late Tom and Elsie Ferguson Hill. He was a self- employed farmer and was a member of the Rush Branch Church. His wife, Billie Jo Aldridge Hill, three sisters, Evelyn Thacker, Loeta Ferguson and Alice Faye Jones, and a brother, Charles Hill, also preceded him in death. Survivors include two sisters, Donna Rowe (Leo) of Burbank, OH, and Agnes Mills of Wayne, WV; two brothers, Billy Dale Hill (Ann) of Fort Gay, WV, and Butch Hill (Linda) of Genoa, WV; and a special family, Loretta and Bob, "Bobbo" and Christie Robertson, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation was from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.

HELEN MARIE HITCHCOCK PERDUE, 85, of Kenova, WV. passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Graveside services were conducted 1:00 P.M. Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Ceredo with Rev. Mike Lucas and Rev. Cecil Henderson officiating. Helen was born September 20, 1929 in Wayne County a daughter of the late Alexander and Helen Blackburn Hitchcock. She was a former seamstress with Huntington Manufacturing and the former owner and operator of the restaurant at the Walker Motel in Kenova. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband James Daniel "Dan" Perdue; two brothers and one sister. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law Danette (William) Shirley; one son Gary R. Perdue; two grandchildren Cheryl ("John") Jackson and Billy Shirley; three great-grandchildren Christopher, John John and Hailey Jackson; two sisters Hazel Harrison and Ronnie ("Beans") Cantrell and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Helen was a most loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. There was no visitation. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

DAVID B. ROBERTSON, 81, a resident of Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wayne, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Finley and Clara Bell Robertson, along with the mother of his five children, Deloris Faye Robertson, who was laid to rest 4 days earlier on June 15, 2015, three brothers, Clarence Robertson, Richard Eugene Robertson, and an infant brother, Curtis Robertson, and two sisters, Sara Ellen Robertson Dingess and Virginia Robertson Watts. Survivors include four sons, Melvin R. Pack (Shari) of Rittman, OH, James Clayton Robertson (Pamela) of Orrville, OH, Richard L. Robertson and Harold L. Robertson, both of Rittman, OH; a daughter, Joyce E. Napier (Oscar) of Huntington, WV; five grandchildren, Daniel R. Pack (Brandy) of Akron, OH, Anthony Watts and Victoria Chantel Napier, both of Huntington, WV, Christie L. Robertson and Matthew T. Robertson, both of Orrville, OH; two great-grandchildren, Austin Pack of Akron, OH and Harlee Chanel Watts of Huntington, WV; two brothers, Dennie L. Robertson (Gladys) and Roy K. Robertson (Maysie); a sister, Edith M. Robertson Watts; and a sister-in-law, Loretta Robertson. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Rev. Randall Robertson officiating. Burial followed at the Robertson Cemetery, Genoa, WV. Visitation was two hours prior to services at Morris Funeral Home. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation and Hospice of Huntington for their kindness.

JOSHUA LEE BLAKE, "SPANKY," 17, of Chesapeake, Ohio, died Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Joshua was born June 5, 1998, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Robert Joseph Lee "Bobby" and Jerri Lynn Johnson Blake. He was a student at Collins Career Center. He is also survived by his brothers Jacob Spencer, Dylan Blake and Michael Bartholomew; a girlfriend whom he loved very much, Annie Smith; maternal grandparents Bruce and Sheila Johnson of Chesapeake, Ohio; maternal great-grandparents Carroll and Wanda Keefer of Chesapeake, Ohio; paternal grandparents Richard and Penny Blake of Kenova, W.Va.; paternal grandmother Diane Shepherd of Kenova, W.Va.; paternal step-grandfather Leroy Berry of Wayne, W.Va.; nephew Logan Spencer; aunts Doris "D.D." Frazier, Tamara Berry, Michelle Potter, Jessica Berry, Carrie Starkey, Brittany Starkey, Sara Starkey and Tina Tran; uncles Aaron Johnson, Richard Blake, Jennings "Twig" Berry; special cousins Zachary, Thomas and William Johnson; and numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins and a multitude of friends. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2015, at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, Ohio with Robert Huron officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at Milton Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.

DONALD RAY STEPHENS, 66, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2015. He was born April 14, 1949 in Wayne County, a son of the late "Bunk" and Violet Stephens. He was also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters, Glenna Williams, Argene Stephens, Charley Stephens, Delores Parsley, Dianna Lambert, Beverly Watts, Richard Stephens, and Jeffrey Stephens. He was a retired drywall contractor and a member of the Bear Creek Apostolic Church of Buchanon, Kentucky. He leaves behind his four children Shepell Dunmore of Columbus, Oh., and Daniel Stephens of Wayne, Kristel Sargent (Paul) also of Columbus, and Zechariah Stephens of Huntington, W.Va., and nine grandchildren, Andrew, Taylor, Isaiah, Seth, Noah, Adrianna, Gabriel, Elijah, and Isabella. Also surviving are sisters, Helen Weber (Paul) of Columbus, and Joyce Jones (Kenneth) of Barboursville, W.Va.; six brothers, Adolphis Stephens (Barbara) of Lavalette, W.Va., Michael Stephens of Raymond, Oh., Paul Stephens (Edith), Silas Stephens (Dorothy), Dallas Stephens (Connie), and Raymond Stephens (Barbara), all of Wayne: and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and family too numerous to mention.Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Friday, 26, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Elder Paul Sargent II officiating. Burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

TEDDY GENE YORK,73, of South Point, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Jeff Black officiating. Interment will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery in Kenova with the American Legion Post #93 Honor Guard conducting military rites. Teddy was born August 17, 1941 in Kenova, WV son of the late Wilda Fannin. He was a truck driver and maintenance man with the Huntington City Mission. He was also a self employed barber for over 20 years. Teddy was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Proctorville where he sang in the choir. Teddy was a man of all trades and loved doing his yard work. Survivors include his beloved wife Phyllis Ashworth York; two sons Gerald Carter and Rick Carter and one brother Jack Canterbury. Friends may call Wednesday June 24, 2015 from 1-2 P.M. at the funeral home. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

RICHARD HARDWICK OSBURN, JR., 69, of Lavalette, WV, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015, in river’s Bend Health Care, South Point, OH. He was born September 29, 1945 in east Orange, NJ a son of the late Minnie Lucille Parsons Saddler and Richard Hardwick Osburn, Sr and Clara Osburn. Two brothers, James Victor Motz and Joseph Gerald Osburn, also preceded him in death. He was a vocational rehabilitation counselor for Clinical Case Management and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include: two sisters, Janet Lucille Hager and Judith Irene Neace, both of Lavalette, WV; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside services were conducted 11:00 am Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Mays Cemetery, Lavalette. Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. www.chapmans-mortuary.com

CAROL JEAN ROSS, 57 of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. She was born September 27, 1957, a daughter of Fred Ross of Kenova and the late Thelma Jean Allen Ross. Carol graduated from C-K High School. She was employed by CCSO and Pan Handle Support Services as a home health care worker. In addition, she held a master electrician license and was a member of the American Society of Phlebotomy. Carol attended Emanuel Church. In addition to her father she is survived by one son, Nathan Thomas Murphy of Huntington, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Ashton Tyler Lee Murphy, Aiden Mychael Murphy and Anilayah Lotus Murphy, all of Kenova; one brother and sister-in-law, Fred (Haeyoung Kim) Ross Jr. of South Korea, and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Bethany Old Regular Church located at 1029 Chestnut St., Kenova. A memorial service will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Brother Ronnie Little, Brother John Bowling and Brother Terry Bryant officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the church. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

BARBARA SUE GOOGINS FRAZIER, 69, of Kenova, W.Va., widow of Norvis "Bud" Frazier, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. Born in Huntington, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Harry J. and Catherine Googins. Barbara was a member of the Kenova United Methodist Church. Surviving is one brother, Lewis J. Googins and his wife Shirley P. Googins of Willow Street, Pa.; a nephew James Dale Googins of West Chester, Pa.; a niece Kimberly Googins Steudel and her sons Tyler and Zachary Steudel of Katy, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, June 29, 2015, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will begin immediately following the visitation with Pastor Jim Richards officiating. Burial will be in the A.J. Frazier Cemetery on Lick Creek in Wayne County. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions sent to the Building Fund at Kenova United Methodist Church, 503 15th Street, Kenova, WV 25530. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

ROY LEE TAYLOR,42, of Kenova passed away Tuesday June 23, 2015 in King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born December 11, 1972 in Huntington a son of the late Charles Richard Taylor Sr. and the late Rose Lee Justice Taylor. He was a former construction worker. He is survived by his brother Steven Taylor of Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at a later date.

CARL "BUCK" GOODERHAM, 79, of Huntington, passed peacefully at home with his family after a short illness with Hospice Care on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. "Buck" was born on February 11, 1936 in Huntington, WV to the late Ezra L. Gooderham and Grace Wolfe Gooderham. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jamie Gump. Buck graduated from Vinson High School - class of 1954, he was a golden gloves champion. He attended Marshall University on a football scholarship. He gave up boxing and Marshall to raise his family. Buck retired from INCO where he was a lead melter after 38 years. He loved camping, boating with family, and teaching everyone to water ski, he also enjoyed riding motorcycles and woodworking. After he retired from INCO he enjoyed making toys and furniture. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of almost 50 years, Doris J. Ross Gooderham. He is survived by a son, Carl G. Gooderham Jr. and Rosemary Clifford Gooderham of Huntington; two daughters, Jeanie and Bill Bolt of Beckley, WV, and Marsha Gooderham of Huntington; grandchildren Marybeth and Jason Clark, Tiffany Gooderham and Steve Miller, Jessica and Jamey Schlachter and Aaron Gooderham all of Huntington; great grandchildren Ava Marie Clark and Eemma Reece Clark; sister: Rosie Cassel of Lexington,KY., special Aunt Hazel (Benson) Gooderham; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert (Patricia) ross and William Lowell (Gina) Ross; sister-in-law and brotherin-law, Juanita Tingle, Carol (Roger) Buckland, Gerry Huff, Ada Mcfann, and Della Jones. Friends may call from 5 - 7 pm on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Reger funeral Home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Huntington and his caring nurses Jo and Ted. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com

REV. OTIS LYNN DILLON, 57, of fort Gay, WV, entered into rest Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Otis was born November 29, 1957 in Louisa, KY to Rev. Otis Dillon and the late Lillian Evans- Dillon. He is survived by his loving wife Sonya Lynn Williamson-Dillon and daughter Lillian Kay Dillon, two sisters, Kay and husband Randall Sartin of Fort Gay, WV, Brenda and husband Larry Smith of Fort Gay, WV, and a host of other family, friends, and co-workers. He was preceded in death by an aunt Lorena Evans, and an uncle John Dillon. He was an Elder of the Saltpetre Community Church where he served as Chairman of the Media Ministries. He was formerly the Assistant Pastor of Silver Creek Church. He was self-employed as the owner of River Track Studio for many years where he recorded many projects that were popular in the bluegrass, gospel, and country industries. He was a very accomplished musician both on the road and in the studio. He was a very loving and caring individual who left his mark on every life that he ever touched. He will be truly missed by all who ever knew him. Although the time of his departure was set by God before the foundation of the world, there will be a time of re-unitement reserved only for those that have been purchased by the blood of Christ. Memorial services will be held Sunday June 28, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at the Saltpetre Community Church with Rev. Chris Wilson and Rev. Gabriel Smith officiating. There will be a dinner in the fellowship hall following the service. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that you bring framed photographs to display at the service. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, KY.

GARY LEE "Jr./J.r./Doc" FIELDS, JR., 25, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Born January 24, 1990 in Huntington, W.Va., Jr. attended North Charleston Apostolic Church, was employed at PSI Charleston, and loved singing and playing video games. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Lillian Rowe; grandparents Loraine and Raymond Fields; his sister Janessa Sartin; and his aunt Patsy Doss. Survivors include his parents Tammy & Charles Rowe of Genoa and Gary & Brenda Fields of Proctorville, Oh.; his beloved daughter, Lilly Anne Fields of Cleveland, Oh.; grandparents, Henry and Diane Holland of Columbus, Oh. & Flora Rowe of Louisa; three sisters, Jessica McDaniel (Mark) of Belle, W.Va., Rebecca Pennington (George) of Genoa, and Kendra Fields of Proctorville; two brothers, Chucky Rowe (Brandi) of Genoa & Barry Watts of Proctorville, Oh.; his dear nieces and nephews, Jacob, Alexus, Haley, Tyler, Genny, Chanity, Danielle, Deseree, "Bubbers", Braylon, Aleigha, and Jaxson; and a host of aunts, uncles, and special friends too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Johnson Tiller funeral Home with Pastor Anthony Moss officiating. Burial will follow in the Thompson Cemetery. Friends called after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

LILLIE MAE "JUNE" RAINES, 77, of Fort Gay, WV passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born on November 25, 1937 in Huntington, WV; a daughter of Erastus Winfield Miller and Lillie Mae Mills. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: Deloris Marshall and her husband Don, Mary Miller and Raymond Miller. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her husband, Elmer Ray Raines, her children: Danny Joe Raines (Robyn), Sandra R. Smith, Michael R. Raines (Monica) and Tammy R. Wells (Chris); her eight grandchildren: Shawn, Miranda, Nick, Jason, Hunter, Michael, Shannon and Jonathon and her 4 great-grandchildren: Brendan, Lexi, Molly and Baby Maelon. Also surviving are her siblings: Dorcus Hale, Jenny McGinnis (Jim) and Lonnie Miller (Judy). A memorial service for June will be conducted on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services with visitation one hour prior. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredokenovafuneralhome.com.

INFANT SON REED STROUD, of Wilsondale, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born on June 25, 2015 to Jeannette Ann Hundley and Leonard Jason Stroud of Wilsondale, West Virginia. Reed is survived by his parents, one brother, John David Hundley of Wilsondale, paternal grandparents, Leonard Ray and Hilda Stroud of Jennies Creek, West Virginia and maternal grandparents, David Maynard of Wilsondale and Sandy Maynard of Radnor, West Virginia. There will be a graveside service at the Williamson Cemetery in Wilsondale, on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 12:00pm with Ken Allen officiating.

MICHAELE MAE RUTH ANDRUS, 12, of Fort Gay, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 26, 2015. Born April 11, 2003 in Huntington, W.Va., attended Fort Gay Pre-K-8 School, She loved to draw, write and sing and she enjoyed life. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Christie Johnson; uncle, Jeremy Johnson; and cousin, Russell Johnson. Survivors include her parents, William and Jennifer Caldwell of Fort Gay; her brothers, Michael Andrus of Fort Gay, and Chase Farley of Crum, W.Va.; a sister, Trinity Andrus also of Crum; maternal grandparents, Terry and Donna Farley of Crum; paternal grandparents, App and Cheryl Caldwell of Genoa, W.Va.; great grandmother, Esta Caldwell of Genoa; and a very special friend Branson Smith of Fort Gay; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Salem United Baptist Church with Brother Tommy Damron and Brother Tony Clay officiating. Burial followed in the Parsley Cemetery in Crum, W.Va. Friends called after 6 p.m. Monday at Salem United Baptist Church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home in Wayne, W.Va. is in charge of Arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the funeral home or to the "Go Fund Me" account set up in Michaele’s name.

MURL W. DONAHOE, 87 of South Point, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church, James River Road by Pastor Jody Fortner and Dr. Carl Lilly. Burial will follow in Donahoe Family Cemetery, Camp Creek Road, Wayne County. Murl was born November 7, 1927 in Wayne County, WV, a son of the late Byron and Bertha Smith Donahoe. He was a carpenter by trade, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church. Preceding him in death was his wife Ruby Fortner Donahoe, three brothers, Burl, Byron, Jr. and Bernice Donahoe, and four sisters, Blanche Crockett, Marjorie Preece, Fredia Chereka and Dorothy Lea Donahoe. Those that survive him include two sons, Ron (Gail) Donahoe of Chesapeake, OH; Murl (Lori) Donahoe of South Point, OH; three daughters, Joyce (Rich) Duvendeck, Lois (Chuck)McCormick all of South Point, OH and Barb (John) Willard of Bonfield, Illinois. In addition, thirteen grandchildren and their spouses: Richard (Terri ) Duvendeck, Stephanie ( Cory) Pope, Christi ( Terry) Nichols, Ronnie (Pam) Donahoe, Jessi (Marc) Davis, Mike (Shannon) McCormick, Brian (Natalie) McCormick, Crystal Thomas, Debbie (Adam) Woodruff, Amanda Willard, Chris Donahoe, Brittany ( Craig) Blayne and special friend Kristen Smith. In addition, the following great- randchildren: Colby, Matthew, Noah and Elijah Duvendeck, Ryan Royce and Caesyn Pope, Aaron Donahoe Jake, Tianna Lewis and Dilan Nichols, Amanda, Dakota and Riley Martin, Kyera, Wesley and Marc Davis, Tyler, Nathan and Hannah McCormick, Griffin McCormick, Josh, and Jayden , Nathaniel, Ne’riah and Idila Thomas, and Wyatt Woodruff; two brothers, Carl and his wife Gene Donahoe of TN, and Curtis Donahoe of OH, three sisters, Alta Ball of FL., Beulah Reynolds of KS, and Gayzell Quinn of NC, and a host of nieces and nephews, including a special nephew Jim Donahoe who was like a brother to him. Visitation was from 6-8 PM Tuesday, June 30 at Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church, 2111 James River Road, Huntington, WV. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family.

WILLIA A. SIAS, 86, was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Her final days were spent surrounded by her loving family at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Willia was born on September 22, 1928 in Logan, WV. She was a resident of Ceredo Manor in Ceredo, WV. Willia was a retired seamstress from Corbin Limited, a member of American Legion Auxillary Post 93 Kenova, and a member of Victory Baptist Church of Kenova. She was a foster grandparent with special needs children at Spring Valley High School and Kenova elementary School for over 25 years. She enjoyed attending church and spending time with her loved ones who often referred to her as "Nano". Waiting for her at Heaven’s gates were here parents Kay and Flora Webb Adkins, her husband Okie Sias, her brothers Ira, Jay, and Jenks Adkins, and her sister Florence Martin. She is survived by her children Larry (Anne) Sias, Mary (Jeff) Polichena, Carolin Stark, and Nikki (David) Stiltner, her grandchildren Tabetha (Adam) Sturgill, JJ Polichena, Scott Sias, Kelly (David) Dick, Lissa (Tim) Reedy, Carrie (Brian) Reedy, and Michelle Burns, her great-grandchildren Kayla (Demetrius) Sawyer, Kevin and Emily Perkins, Ryan, Jordan, and Joey Polichena, Jalyn and Naomi Dick, Jacob and Alyssa Reedy, Justin and Braden Reedy, and Morgan Ratcliff, and her great-great-grandson Tycen Burton. A funeral service was conducted on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 1 pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Dan Preece. Calling hours were held from 11 am until service time at Reger Runeral Home. Burial followed at the Webb Cemetery in Lincoln County, WV. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com