BERTHA ELIZABETH "CRICKETT" McCOY, 86 of Kenova, WV passed away on September 1, 2015 at Heartland of Riverview in South Point, OH. She was born on July 19, 1929 in Wayne County, WV; a daughter of the late Oscar Eugene Brooks and Hattie Fern Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl McCoy and their daughter, Teresa Ann McCoy; and her siblings, William Ruth Mitchell and Oscar Eugene Brooks. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her son Jimmy Lee McCoy (Gloria) and her siblings: Betty Alice Hearl (Quincy) and Kay Cole (Jerry), and Billy Lee Brooks (Betty Lou). Also surviving are her 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She attended Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services for Bertha will be conducted on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 1:30 pm with visitation starting at noon at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Carl Lilly and Pastor Jody Fortner officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

RALPH EDWARD CREED, Sr., 72, of East Lynn, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Riverbend Nursing Home, South Point, Ohio. Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m., Friday September 4, 2015, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Rev. Robert Burns officiating. Burial followed at the Asbury Cemetery, East Lynn, WV with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 93, Kenova, WV. He was born on September 26, 1942, at Richlands, VA, to the late John Wesley and Ethel Boyd Creed. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife Linda Sue Creed and brothers Joseph William Watson, Robert Edward Watson and Earl Creed. Survivors include his daughter Paula Sue Kushner and husband Noah, sons John Creed and wife Tawana, Ralph Edward Creed, Jr and companion Cynthia Holland all of East Lynn, WV, two sisters Betty Stevens and husband Bill of Virginia and Doris Safrit of North Carolina. He is also survived by his ten grandchildren Joseph Dorsey (Joanne), Kathryn Stafford (Matthew), Sarah Adkins (Zack), Jared Kushner, Hannah Kushner, John Creed III, Kelton Creed, Jonathon Creed, Rebecca Creed and Caitlynn Creed and 3 great grandchildren Makennlei Dorsey, Kambel Dorsey and Hunter Stafford. Visitation was held from 2 until 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

JOE EDWARD HODGE, 83, of Newark, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at the Heath Nursing Care Center surrounded by his wife, son and future daughter-in-law. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 5, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. with Pastor John McSweeney officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens in Huntington, WV. Joe was born August 5, 1932 in Fort Gay, W.Va., a son of the late Arnold and Blanche Wellman Hodge. He was a 1950 graduate of Ceredo-Kenova (CK) High School. Three years after graduating, Joe was drafted into the US Army and spent two years serving his country during the Korean War. After receiving an honorable discharge from active duty in 1955, he enrolled at Marshall University, where he would eventually graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. Joe would begin a career with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, which took him to many different employment destinations in the next several years. While working in St. Mary’s, Ohio for Goodyear, he was given an opportunity in 1969 to come to Newark, Ohio, along with his partner and friend, Richard (Dick) Crowe and a third associate, to open their own store, which would become Newark Tire Center. Joe and Dick would become sole owners of Newark Tire Center, and they ran a very successful business for 20 years from 1969 to 1989. Joe spent may years coaching little league baseball, helping coach Babe Ruth baseball, and never missed a game his son played whether it was baseball, basketball, or tennis. During his retirement years, he tremendously enjoyed playing golf with his son, watching OSU football and basketball, Cincinnati Reds and Bengals games, eating out with his family, and annual summer trips to Myrtle Beach. Joe was a member of the American Legion Post 93 in Kenova, WV. whose Honor Guard members will conduct military graveside rites. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by sisters Joyce Hodge, and Carole Ann Heck (Franklin D. Heck) and brothers, Phillip Hodge and Larry D. Hodge (Brenda Hodge). Surviving is his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Margaret (Bocook) Hodge, whom he married June 26, 1959; son Brian A. Hodge of Newark, Ohio, future daughter-in-law, Tina (Puccetti) Brenner, and many nieces and nephews. Joe loved his wife ‘Marg’ very dearly, and a man could never love a son any more than he loved his son, Brian. Friends may call from 1-2 P.M. Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

RONALD BELCHER, 77 of Huntington, W.Va. passed away, Thursday, September 3, 2015 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born November 3, 1937 in Logan, County, W.Va the son of Madgie Mae Mullins Hutchinson and step-father, Dick Hutchinson. He was a retired steelworker from INCO Alloys and was a U.S. Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife in 2006, Bonnie L. Perry Belcher; one sister, Beulah Stevens Hutchinson; brother-in-law, Wilford Hutchinson; brother, Raymond Stevens. He is survived by two daughters, Tina Renee Belcher and Tammy Lynn Belcher Underwood (Rodney) all of Huntington, W.Va; two brothers, Glen Hutchinson (Judy) of Ceredo, W.Va. and Robert Hutchinson (Chris) of Mich; two grandchildren, Addison and Elias Underwood. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va. with Rev. Robert E. Gillette officiating. Entombment will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Ceredo, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonmortuary.com .

DORSEY JOHNSON, 79, of Fort Gay, WV, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 at The Rehab Health Center of Gahanna, Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Andra Johnson andMark Robinette officiating. Burial will follow at the Marcum-Johnson Cemetery, Fort Gay, WV. He was born on November 24, 1935, in Wayne County, WV to the late Elza Johnson and Velva Marcum Johnson. Dorsey graduated from Wayne High School before enlisting in the United States Navy. He later returned home to marry his high school sweetheart, Arbutus "Boots" Robertson. They had three children, Larry, Andra and Bill. They lived in Ravenswood, WV where Dorsey worked at Kaiser Aluminum before taking a job with AFL-CIO in Charleston, WV and eventually owned a steak and seafood restaurant in Teays Valley, WV. Dorsey loved golf, fishing, sports, checkers and cooking. He loved being outdoors and enjoying all of God’s creations and will be most remembered by his love for people. Dorsey was baptized many years ago and spent much of his last days going to church and sharing with others about the goodness of God. Survivors include his daughter Andra Renee Johnson of Franklin, Tennessee, two sons Larry D. Johnson of Canal Winchester, Ohio and William "Billy" Johnson of Huntington, WV, twin sister Dorothy Comer of Ravenswood, WV and two additional sisters Fay Johnson of Lockbourne, Ohio and Ellen Robinette of Canal Winchester, Ohio, and brother William Johnson of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren along with another on the way who will be named after Dorsey. Visitation will be held from noon until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

JAMES D. MESSER, 52, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home September 4, 2015 following a lengthy illness. He was born December 8, 1962 in Huntington, West Virginia and grew up in WilsonDale, WV. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Folkston. He was preceded in death by his father: Raymond Messer and father-in-law: Jack Arnold Griffin. He is survived by his wife of 19 years: Rhena G. Messer; 3-Daughters: Hali (Justin) Coffey, Tabytha (Will) Johns & Breanna (Byron) Knowles; 4-Grandchildren: Alli Clark, Anistyn Coffey, Ashton Johns & Paisley Knowles; his mother: Minnie (Roy) Fortner; a Sister: Juanita (Dana) Guinn; 6-Brothers: Curtis Ray (Joyce) Messer, Bob (Hazel) Messer, Ronnie Messer, Roy Paul (Lavanna) Messer, Alan (Angie) Messer, Mark (Christine) Messer; his mother-in-law: Betty Griffin; 2-Sisters-in-law: Lona (Steve) Davis & Tammy Griffin and a Brother-in-law: Jack (Matt) Griffin, II. The family received friends Sunday, September 6 at Shepard Funeral Home from 6-8 PM. Funeral services were held Monday, September 7 at 11:00 AM at Victory Baptist Church with Pastor Tim King and Pastor Bob Messer officiating. Burial followed in the Kennison Family Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston, GA.

BARBARA JANE CHRISTIAN, 67, of Huntington, passed away Saturday September 5, 2015 in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Chris Day. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born May 26, 1948 in Wayne County, WV, the daughter of the late George O. and Ina F. Daniels Christian. She was a secretary and receptionist with Riedel-Wilks Building Structures. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by twin grandsons James Edward and Sean Michael Wolford and an infant sister Ina Frances Christian. Survivors include a son and daughter in law James Wolford, Jr. and Jennifer Remus Wolford of Felton, Delaware; two grandchildren Cheyenne Nicole Wolford and Jayden Christopher Wolford both of Felton, DE. and a sister and brother in law Gloria Faye and Gary Houck of Huntington, WV. Friends called from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home.

TIM SELF, 35, of Gibsonburg, Oh., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Stephen and Adelaide Self of Ohio; father Robert E. Self of Ohio; maternal grandparents Jack and Charline Hall of Wayne; brother Shawn David Hall of Wayne; and a very special uncle, Jack Hall Jr. of Wayne. Survivors include his wife, Aimee Self; two sons Trenten and Gavin Self; and one daughter Evelynn Self, all of Gibsonburg. He is also survived by his mother and stepfather, Sheila and Joseph Hubbell of Wayne; two sisters Trish "Patty" Kohler (Matt) of Wayne, and Lisa Pennington (Steve) of Ohio; brothers, Brian Hall (Betty) of Wayne, Robert E. Self, Jr. (Donna) of Virginia, Johnny Self (Kathy) of Huntington, W.Va., Donnie Hubbell (Kim), Todd Hubbell (Teressa), Joey Hubbell, Todd Hubbell (Diana), all of Ohio, and Troy Hubbell (Amy) of W.Va.; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, greatnephews; and family and friends too numerous to mention. Memorial services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the New Vision Baptist Church Route 152, Wayne with Brother Larry Carico officiating. Friends may call after 5 p.m. at the church. A small reception will be held after the services at his sister’s house.

DONALD ARTHUR FERGUSON, 83, of Crown City, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Brother Frank Donnelly officiating. Burial will follow at the Stephens Cemetery, Wayne, WV. He was born on May 8, 1932, at Branchland, WV, to the late Dave and Iva Brunty Ferguson. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by George Sanson who he raised as his son. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Lorena Stephens Ferguson, daughter Judy Brumfield of Crown City, Ohio, and sons Donnie Ferguson (Debbie) of Crown City, Ohio, Chuck Ferguson (Sue) of Wayne County, WV, Teddy Ferguson (Kelly), Marvin Ferguson (Mary), Hank Ferguson all of Crown City, Ohio . Donald is also survived by four sisters Phyllis Vance (Garnett) of Branchland, Della Mae Dellinger of Crewe, VA, Maxine Ratcliff and Faye Adkins both of Milton, WV, and four brothers Damon Ferguson of Huntington, Linville Ferguson of Branchland, Bobby Ferguson of Ona, WV, and Eldert Ferguson (Janie) of Huntington, WV. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

DONALD LEE DAVIS, 77, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 P.M. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WVa. with Pastor John McSweeny officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova, WVa. Don was born September 9, 1938 in Kenova, W.Va. a son of the late George and Carrie Dempsey Davis. He was a retired office worker with Connors Steel Company. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by two sisters Mary Davis and Mae Fillinger and two brothers Earl Davis and Tom Davis. Survivors include three nieces Ginger McMillian, Susan Tredway and Mary Ener and three nephews Tom Davis, Patrick Davis and Earl Davis and numerous great nieces and great nephews and friends. Friends may call from 11 AM- 12 PM Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Online condolences may be expressed at ww.rollinsfh.com.

INEZ WILSON CARROLL, 83, of Genoa, WV passed away on September 9, 2015, at her residence. Funeral services will held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Johnnie Crabtree Pastor Clarence Carter officiating. Burial will follow at the Vernon Wilson Cemetery, Genoa, WV. Inez was born on February 23, 1932, in Genoa, WV, to the late Birdie and Bessie Rosberry Wilson. She was a loving mother, homemaker and friend and was a member of Beech Fork Chapel. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband William W. Carroll, her son Wesley L. Carroll, two daughters Rosetta Carroll and Patricia L. Barbe, two granddaughters Jennifer G. Adkins and Elisha R. Wilson, two brothers Estel Wilson and Haskell Wilson and two sisters Barbara and JoAnn Wilson. Survivors include three sons Thomas P. Carroll, Dale G. Carroll and wife Sherri, and Birdie A. Carroll all of Genoa, WV, three daughters Loretta Carroll and husband Bo of Gallipolis, Ohio, Tennie G. Mills and husband Douglas of East Lynn, WV, Starlena Rigsby and husband Paul of Catlettsburg, KY, daughter-in-law Deborah Carroll of Kenova, WV, two sisters Irene Robertson of Fort Gay, WV and Leona Wilson of Cleveland, Ohio. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren Wesley J. Carroll of Kenova, WV, William D. Carroll of Wayne, WV, Stephanie D. Mills and husband Michael of Prichard, WV, Billy J. Hemphill and wife Krystal of Wayne, WV, Terasa A. Hemphill of Wisconsin, Amber R. Rigsby of Catlettsburg, KY, Joseph A Collins of Gallipolis, Ohio, Aaron D. Mills and wife Teresa of East Lynn, WV, and Alyssa N. Rigsby of Cattlettsburg, KY and 12 great grandchildren Jaden, Billy, Hannah, T.J., Kyersten, Elijah, Atreyou, Erica, Sage, Faith, Lilah, and Fabian and special cousin Earl Wilson Jr. of Genoa, WV. Visitation will be held from 1 until service time at 3:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

VIRGINIA MAY "GINNY" SKARZENSKI, 73, of Wayne, W.Va. passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born March 10, 1942 in Spence, Ohio, a daughter of the late Violet Virginia Butler and Myron Adam Bradley. Ginny was a homemaker and a member of True Gospel Apostolic Church. She leaves behind her husband James Edmond Skarzenski; cousins Betty Kelly (Lloyd) and Sandy Kelly, all of Wellington, Oh; and special friends whom she considered family, Barry & Tina Pridemore, Gladys Pridemore, Matthew Pridemore, Stephanie Pridemore, and Jessica Pridemore, all of Wayne. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Dallas Stephens officiating. Burial followed in the Jones Cemetery. Friends called after noon on Tuesday.

BOBBY WALLACE, 69, of Wayne, WV, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Elders Ivory Williamson and Roger Maynard officiating. Burial followed at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. He was born June 29, 1946 on Rich Creek at Ferguson, WV, a son of the late Freelin and Virgie Smith Wallace. Bobby was a retired self- employed carpenter. A sister, Lola Wallace, and three brothers Aley, Jarvie and Basil Wallace, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Roberta Jane Watts Wallace; two brothers, Limuel Wallace and wife Loreta of Wayne, WV and Curtis Wallace and wife, Grace of Fort Gay, WV. Friends called from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.

RUTH M. WHITLEY, 84, of Ceredo, WV, widow of George Julian Whitley, passed away Saturday September 12, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Jim Richards. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, WV. She was born January 5, 1931 in Vanceburg, KY, a daughter of the late Herbert and Trevia Hamilton Turner. Ruth was a retired nursing home administrator for the former Aivert Nursing Home and a past Worthy Matron of OES Marcum Chapter #61 of Ceredo. In addition to her husband and parents she was also preceded in death by a son Dana Ray Walker; nephews who were like sons Greg Saunders and John Workman; sisters Shirley Workman Babb and Betty Saunders Meade. Survivors include a niece, two nephews and a special cousin all of whom she considered as her children, Paula Saunders of Ceredo, Kenneth Saunders of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Keith Workman of Flatwoods, Ky and Tim Hager; and her grandchildren Alexandria Saunders and Travis Saunders and Charlotte Stevenson. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

BRANDON SCOTT FRASHER, 32 of Huntington, WV died September 12, 2015. Contributions are appreciated to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses. Arrangements are incomplete at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

WILLIAM STOVER, 87, of Ceredo, husband of Karen Stover, died Sept. 13, 2015 in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was a retired Ashland Chemical truck driver. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville.

SCOTT EDWARD LYON, 59, of Kenova, passed away on September 14, 2015 at his home. He was born on February 2, 1956 in Guilford, NY. He was the son of Edward Lyon and Ida Lucy Hotaling. Scott was a construction worker specializing in residential remodel. He was preceded in death by his sister, Terri Johnson. He leaves behind to mourn his loss his parents, Edward and Ida Lucy Lyon; his wife, Trina Fae (Bond) Lyon and his sons, Caleb Scott Lyon and Tyler James Lyon; his grandchildren: Wyatt Lyon, Skyler Lyon and Kennedy Lyon. Also surviving is his sister, Bonnie Boesen (Mike) and his brother in law, Don Johnson. There will be no services at the request of his family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

CHRISTY L. WATTS THOMPSON, 39, of Huntington, WV died Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 13, 1975 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Sharon G. Singer Adkins of Ceredo, WV. She is also survived by a son, Brandon Damion May; a step-son, Zachary Tyler Ramey; 2 sisters, Bonnie Gail Watts and Angela Marie Watts; 3 brothers, Jackie Allen Shockley, David Matthew Watts and Mark Allen Watts; and her fiancé, Jim Dickerson. Funeral services was held at 1:00 PM Friday, September 18, 2015 at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, OH with Pastor Danny Robertson officiating. Burial followed in Beckner-Wilks Cemetery, Lavalette, WV. Friends called one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to help the family with expenses. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www. slackandwallace.com.

JOE ANN NAPIER, 76 of Ceredo, WV passed away on September 17, 2015 at Huntington Health & Rehabilitation. She was born on October 9, 1938 in Kenova, WV. She was the daughter of Shirley Benton Riggs and Fannie Rowe. Joe Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Jenny Chapman & husband Ray and her brother Johnny Riggs. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her husband, Mosey B. Napier; her children: Barbara Banks (David), Thomas Napier (Jackie), Carmela Hughes (J.D.) and Patricia Edwards; her grandchildren: David Banks, Elizabeth Ross (Josh), Molly Williams, Kaitlyn Edwards, Thomas Napier and Danielle Fedewa. Also surviving are her great-grandchildren: Lexine Coronato, Brooklyn Ross, Joshlynn Ross, Baylee Kingery and Mason Kingery; her brothers: Douglas Riggs (Sue) and Albert Ray Ward; her special nephew, Glen Chapman; and her sister in law, Gayle Riggs. Visitation was Monday, September 21, 2015 at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services for Joe Ann were conducted on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Ceredo- Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Chris Day officiating. Burial followed at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

IDA ELIZABETH WALLS FRYE, 73, of Stewart, Ohio, formerly of Accoville, WV, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at SOMC, Athens, Ohio. She was born January 6, 1942 at Accoville, a daughter of the late Wanice and Myrtle Napier Walls. She was an employee of Walmart of Athens, Ohio. Her husband, Bill Frye, a daughter, Lou Martin, a son, Sonny Frye, and her brothers Wandell, Wayne, Ronnie, Johnny and Donald Walls, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her life partner of the past 30 years, Jim Van Dyke of Stewart, OH; her daughters, Linda Toppins (Walter) of Wayne, WV, Etta Zemaitis (John) of Cleveland, OH; her sisters, Maxine Martin of Wichita Falls, TX, Lynn Clay (Bill) of Davin, WV, and Nilene Ramey (Odell) of Wayne, WV; and a very special friend, Melanie Tabler of Stewart, OH. She also leaves behind several grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, her Walmart family of co-workers and friends, as well as numerous other friends. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Rev. Robert Walls officiating. Burial followed at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. Friends may called Monday at the funeral home.

THEODORE (Ted) M. CALDWELL, 85, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at home. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, with Rev. Tim Crabtree officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery in Kenova with the American Legion Post 93 Honor Guard conducting military rites. Ted was born July 20, 1930 a son of the late Bogar and Eula (Parsley) Caldwell. He served in the U.S. Navy and was retired from ACF Industries. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife Dolly (Damron) Caldwell and his second wife Judy Caldwell. Ted was also preceded in death by two brothers Howard and Manford Caldwell and one sister Emogene Brumfield. Survivors include his daughter Kathy Swaney (Jeff) of Kernersville, N.C. and son Steve Caldwell of Kenova, his fiancée, Charlene Romans and grandchildren Christy Napier, Leslie Zigler, Cheryl Thomas, Shawn Harris and Brittany Stephens and 8 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers Bob Caldwell (Ruby) and Butch Caldwell of Kenova; and three sisters June Kennedy (Ted) of Fort Payne, Ala., Barbara Ruth Watts (Don) and Judy Roy of Kenova, and many nieces and nephews. Ted will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice P.O. Box 464 Huntington, WV. 25709. The family would like to thank all the nurses and the doctor that came to the house to assist with Ted’s care. Friends may call from 6 - 8 PM Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

EMMA EVELYN MARSHALL HENSLEY, 86, of Lavalette, WV passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. She was born February 20, 1929 in Wayne County, WV a daughter of the late Thorney and Indiana Ross Marshall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hensley; three sisters and eight brothers. Evelyn loved to cook and take care of her family. Her children were the lights of her life and she loved them with all her heart. She is survived by three sons, Randy (Jackie) Hensley of Lavalette, Paul Glen (Nellie) Hensley of Copperhill, TN, and Dewayne (Cheryl) Hensley of Huntington; one daughter, Deborah (Shaun) Dean of Huntington; seven beloved grandchildren, Travis Hensley, Holly (Chris) Dunmore, Jacob (Angie) Dean, Luke (Stephanie) Dean, Randie (Javey) Vance, Melissa Staten and Wesley (Amanda) Hensley; and her cherished great grandchildren, Taylor Jordan Hensley, Paige Olivia Dean, Fischer Alan Dean, Lillie Evelyn Vance, Sawyer Levi Dean, Lena Fair Staten, Tristan Lake Hensley, Henlee Bennett Dean, Trevor Wesley Hensley and Rose May Marlene Vance; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 1p.m. Monday September 21, 2015 at the funeral home with Rev. Thorney Artrip officiating. Burial will follow at the Hensley Family Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

GERALDINE ADKINS SKEANS, 93, of Dover, Delaware went home to her Lord and Savior on September 17, 2015. She was born on January 14th, 1922 in Mingo County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Emma Adkins. Geraldine was a retired restaurant owner of the Wayne Restaurant which she owned and operated for 55 years. People would come for miles and miles to experience one of her home cooked southern style meals, where portions were large and the company great. She was also a member of the Wayne United Methodist Church and of the choir. She loved the choir and was always proud of the beautiful cantata’s they performed. She also performed in the Wayne Minstrels. She just loved to sing and share her passion and soprano voice with others. Geraldine was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Wayne Women’s Club and a member of the Eastern Star. She loved her grandchildren and especially her two great grandchildren. She called them "her boys". Her generosity and outreach to others was something many admired. She was always there when someone needed anything from clothes to even household items and was especially known for gifting her home baked cakes, pies, and many other special recipes. She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law. Danny J and Ann Skeans and James W. (Jim Bill) and Pat Skeans all of Dover, Delaware. Three grandchildren, John and wife Bobbie Skeans, Dr. Jennifer K. and husband Jamie P. Yoder, Christopher and wife Catherine Skeans, 2 great grandsons, Brandon Thomas and Colin James Yoder. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Myrtle Beasley and Mae Short and her two brothers, Junior and Earl Adkins. The funeral will be held in Wayne, West Virginia at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Saturday, September 26th, 2015. Family and friends may call at 11:00am. Service immediately following at noon. She will be buried at Woodmere Memorial Park beside her husband of 56 years, Otis W. Skeans. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Wayne United Methodist Church, 615 Cleveland St. Wayne, W. Va. 25570 In Memory of Geraldine A. Skeans.

MRS. JULIE DELL RATCLIFF LIVELY BURGESS, 71, of Ceredo, entered into rest Friday, September 18, 2015 at her residence. She was the daughter of Roberta Ratcliff and the late James Ratcliff, Jr. of Ceredo. She was the widow of Douglas E. Burgess and the mother of Ramona Lively (Howard) Hensley of Milton, WV and Candi (David Dick) Burger of Culloden, WV, Courtney Burgess of Huntington and Sierra Burgess, at home. Additional survivors include grandchildren Ryan and Kaitlyn Burger, Jason and Chris Burger, a brother C.K. Ratcliff of Ceredo, sisters, Myra Haught of Huntington, and Becky (Bob) Moses of Kenova and four great grandchildren. Julie was a trusted friend, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and grandmother. Her gifts for singing, playing piano, sewing and cooking are legend. Her chicken and dumplings found their way into scores of sick and grieving homes. Young ladies twirled and dipped in the beautiful St. Joe costumes she created just for them (which her poor husband would obligingly don so she could get the hem just right!) She spent countless hours supporting the Ceredo-Kenova High School athletic programs, doing any job a man could. She wrapped thousands of shoe boxes for the Operation Christmas Child ministry at the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Kenova: the church she loved so deeply. She also led the choir there and played piano. Julie was the life of the party and she brightened the lives of those who knew her. While it’s true she is no longer here for us to cherish, her spirit and memory will never fade. She would be the first to tell you that "Wonders Never Cease". Because she placed her trust in Jesus Christ, her reward will be eternal. Visitation for Mrs. Burgess was at Ceredo Baptist Church from 5-9 pm Monday, September 21, 2015. Services were conducted by good friend and Pastor, Rev. Scott Byard and were also at the church on Tuesday at 3:00 pm, September 22, 2015. She was laid to rest beside her husband at Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova.

EDNA HAYSLIP SKEENS, 96, of Lavalette, WV passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John D. Skeens, of Kenova and Hidden Valley. Born February 11, 1919 in Adams County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Doxie Hayslip, and was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include a son, John Skeens (Lou Gene) of Ceredo and Harrisonburg, VA; daughters, Judith (James Blandford) of Scott Depot, Sandra (Richard Chadwick) of Lavalette, and Rebecca (Lonnie Garrett) of Destin, FL. She leaves behind eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren; a great great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Elder Bob Patton officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank the staff of Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation for their care of and love for our Mother. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com

WALTER HARRY EVANS, 80, of Kenova, W.Va. left this world of pain on Sunday morning September 20, 2015 at the Huntington VA Medical Center. He was born January 16, 1935 in Huntington, WVa. the son of the late Cecil A. (Whitey) and Blanch Weekley Evans. A true artisan in his craft of glass blowing he retired from Pilgrim Glass Corporation in 1981. After that he started Cherrywood Mold Shop where for twenty-five years he made wood blocks and tool for the glass artist industry around the world. He became well known in the glass industry and was asked to teach glass working skills at many glass exhibitions, including working at the New York World’s Fair in 1964, teaching at Corning Glass Studio and many others. He was proud to have served in the US Marine Corp and all his life he told stories of his experiences to his children, grandchildren and friends. He was special to so many people throughout his life including his late father and motherin-law Henry and Virgie Scott. He enjoyed his time in the Paw Taw Square Dance Club. He was also a member of the Harvest Club and the American Legion Post 93. He was a former member of Westmoreland Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church of Kenova. During his life he touched many people with his kindness and will be missed by all. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Geneva Scott Evans and his children Larry Evans of Kenova, Jennifer A. Evans of Huntington, WVa. and grandson Jarrod Evans (Michelle Runyon) of Kenova. He is also survived by his sister Maxine Blakely of Lavalette and brother Tom Evans of Cincinnati, Ohio, special sister-in-law Libby Hall of Ashland, Ky. and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may visit from 6-8 P.M. Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted by good friend Larry Larsen at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

MARY LEE ADKINS (nee Hensley), 86, a beloved and devoted wife and mother passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters and granddaughters on September 20th, 2015 after a brief illness in Avon, Ohio. She was born in Lavallette, West Virginia on February 27th, 1929; later moving to Lorain, Ohio in 1950 with her husband. Mary and Delmas were married in 1947 and relocated to Ohio when Delmas (commonly referred to as Dell) was offered a job with the Lorain Steel Plant. There in Lorain they raised their three children Eric, Alicia, and Denise. Her husband Dell and son Eric predeceased Mary. Mary’s life was filled with passion for her family– er positive spirit and humor radiated. Mary lived her life to the fullest through the raising of her children and devotion to her grandchildren. She had a wonderful impact on all those who knew her. She had an affinity for furniture restoration, hair design, collecting antiques, gardening, and enjoyed cooking and trying new recipes. Her children loved all the different cookies she made at Christmas too. Mary’s creative talent and enthusiasm in serving God was present in the stories she told of growing up on a Farm during the Great Depression and the hard work and commitment to family demonstrated by her parents Myrtle and Clyde. There were 12 children in the family and our mother often said that they laughed as hard as they worked. Mary lived her life to the fullest and will be missed by all that knew her. Heaven gained an angel when our beautiful mother started her ‘heavenly journey’. Mary’s legacy will live on through her daughters Alicia Marie and Denise Kaye as well as her beloved grandchildren—Heather Michelle Adkins, Molly Abbigail Watkins, Cara Elizabeth Watkins, Gillian Grace (GiGi) Kokai and last but not least twins Ian Armstrong Kokai and Aiden Luke Kokai who were the apple of their grandmother’s eye. Mary also loved her Second street family and often was quoted as saying, ‘I have the best neighbors and have loved living on this street’. We would also like to thank Karen and Rod Henderson for their devotion to our mother. A special thank you to Bob Hilko and Bill Resor for being there for our mother when she needed special errands run. We thank the whole second street family for helping our mother. She loved all of you! We would also like to note the care and compassion she received from her Cancer surgeon Dr. Simon Kim and his team of Specialists from the Seidman Cancer Center; with whom our mother experienced loving and exceptional medical care. We are truly blessed to have shared a positive, loving, and adventurous life with our mother Mary Lee Adkins. Thank you for all the prayers and compassion during this time and the support during her brief illness. The family will receive friends at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain on Friday, September 25, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. A service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mike Plog, pastor of the Faith Baptist Church in Amherst, officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences at www.boyercool.com

OLIVE OLETA (THACKER) BARNS, 94 of Ceredo, WV passed away at St. Mary’s Medical Center on September 21, 2015. She was the daughter of James O. Thacker and Ona (Fortner) Thacker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Barns. She retired from the food service department at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Oleta leaves behind to mourn her loss her sister, Elizabeth Dehart (Delbert) of Huntington, WV; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service for Oleta will be conducted on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Spring Valley Memory Gardens at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www. ceredo- kenovafuneralhome.com.

HUGH HUBERT WEBB, 82, of Fort Gay, WV passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky. He was born July 19, 1933 in Fort Gay, WV a son of the late Elzie and Edith Coleman Webb. Hugh was a retired superintendent for Special Metals, he was a member of Oak Grove Church and was also a 50 plus year member of the Vinson Lodge #66 AF&AM Masonic Lodge in Fort Gay where he was a 32^nd degree mason. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Moon Webb; brothers, James Webb, Rayburn Webb and Teddy Webb; sister, JoAnn Webb. Survivors include, two sons, Randy (Donita) Webb of Fort Gay, WV.; Jeffery Webb of Dixon, Ky.; two daughters, Glenna (Chuck) Heinlein of Barboursville, WV.; Sherry (Kevin) Mullins of Louisa, Ky.; brothers, Irvin Webb of Mansfield, Ohio; Larry (Carol) Webb of Navarre, Fla.; Allan (Pat) Webb of Romney, WV.; Steve (Pam) Webb of Romney, WV.; sisters, Jeree Webb of Whitehouse, TN.; Norena Cooper of Winchester, Va.; Alta Morris of Romney, WV.; grandchildren, Brandon Hugh Webb, Jessica Lynn Meddings, Jenae Nicole VanHoose, Derrick Adam Webb,Thomas Webb Plymale, Alexander Hugh Plymale, Shelby Elizabeth May, Summer Nicole Webb; 17 Great Grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Friday, September 25, 2015 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus and Pastor Richard Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at the Webb Cemetery, Fort Gay. Visitation will be 6:00 til 9:00 pm Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Young Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ashland Community Hospice Center, 2330 Pollard Rd. Ashland, Ky. 41101

LILIA J. VANCE, 83 of Branchland, WV passed away Tuesday September 22, 2015 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. She was born August 17, 1932 a daughter of the late Cecil and Fannie Jones Manns. She was also preceded in death by her husband Owen Vance Jr.; daughter Elsie Kay "Susie" Hager; and several brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker and a member of Kiahs Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Dwight (Linda) Vance, Hi (Cora) Vance, Ruthie (Dan) Bustos, Cecil (Dorothy) Vance, Fanny (Richard) Casey, Edgar Vance, and Georgie (Johnny) Harris; 21 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; a sister Effie Aldridge; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday September 26, 2015 at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, WV with Audley Wiley and Lonnie Wiley officiating. Burial will follow at Queens Ridge Cemetery, Harts, WV. Visitation was from 6 to 8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Friends may express their condolences at handleyfh.com.

SIDNEY FRANKLIN WILSON, 82 of Genoa, WV, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services were conducted 11:00 am Friday, September 25, 2015 at Rush Branch Church on Mill Creek Road in Genoa, WV by Pastor Travis Perry and Brother Tommy Kitts. Burial followed at the Young-Wilson Cemetery, Genoa, WV. He was born January 19, 1933 in Louisa, KY, a son of the late Willie and Nellie Thompson Wilson. Sid was a retired operator for the WV Department of Highways and was a member of the Rush Branch Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Wilson, three sisters, Lois Artrip, Brenda Dingess and Elizabeth Robertson; two brothers, Norman Ray Wilson and Glenn Wilson; a grandchild, Ashley; and three great-grandchildren, Jordan Micheal Boone, Michael Tyler Boone and Macager Delong. Survivors include eight children, Sidney Wilson, Jr. (Bev), Larry Wilson (Susan), Bill Wilson all of Genoa, WV, Clifford Wilson (Loretha), Karen Sue Wilson, Nora Jean Wallace (Tony) all of Fort Gay, WV, Anna Nee (Pat) of Salt Rock, WV, Joyce Lynn Brown (Glenn) of Genoa, WV; two sisters, Anna Lea Kitts (Tom), Wima Holbrook (Mike) Fallsburg, KY; nineteen grandchildren and thirty-six great grandchildren along with a host of friends. The family received friends after 5:00 pm at the Rush Branch Church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

VICIE EVELYN CHAFFIN, 68, of Crum, WV. passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Chaffin was born March 26, 1948 at Crum. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ira Ray Chaffin whom passed away August 3, 2002. She is the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances Johnson. She is also preceded in death by a brother, William Curtis Johnson and three sisters, Ethel Marie Ratcliff, Betty Lou Copley, and Shirley Ann Johnson all of Crum, WV. Survivors include, her companion, James; two children, Thomas Ray and Lynn Chaffin, Marlene and Alvie Meddings both of Crum. Three grandchildren, Elizabeth and Lee Wallace, Thomas Ray Chaffin Jr., Alvie Jr. "Bubby" and Sabrina Meddings all of Crum; two great grandchildren, Arizona Raylynn Wallace and Andrew Dean Meddings; one sister, Doris Jean Thompson; three brothers, Charles Andrew Johnson, David Franklin Johnson, and Thomas Phillip Johnson all of Crum, WV; and special friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Webb Community Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. George Thornhill officiating. Burial will follow at the Chaffin Family Cemetery. Visitation was after 5:00 PM Friday at Webb Community Freewill Baptist Church. Under the direction of Young Funeral Home.

ROBERT ALLAN HALL, 66, of Lavalette, WV, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Brother Danny Krantz officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. He was born April 29, 1949 in Huntington, WV, a son of Doris Mason Hall of Huntington, WV and the late Dallas Hall. He was a master electrician and was formerly employed by Coca Cola for 10 years, Teamsters Local 505 for 10 years, and retired from Cabwaylingo State Forest. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. His grandparents, Homer and Edith Mason, his step-father, Raymond Atkins, his father-in-law, James Lucian Epling, his uncle Lloyd Mason, and his sister, Donna Gayle Finley, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Gloria Epling Hall; a daughter, Angela Jo Diamond (Ryan) of Ceredo, WV; a son, Gregory Allan Hall of Lavalette, WV; three sisters, Linda Ray of Huntington, WV, Cheryl Hood (Boyd Clint) of Lavalette, WV, and Rhonda Chaney of Arizona; two brothers, Michael Hall (Angie) of Barboursville, WV, and Jimmy Atkins of Dunlow, WV; six grandchildren, Cody Mills (Carmelita), Austin Mills ( Jessie), Quinn Diamond, Ryan Hall, Colten Hall and Sierra Hall; and three great-grandchildren, Elijah Mills, Joseph Mills and Noah Mills; and his mother-in-law, Esta Epling; and sister-in-law, Donna Lucas and husband, Norman of Parkersburg, WV. Friends called from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.

CLARA SUE "Susie" ELKINS, 53, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Born March 17, 1962 in Logan, W.Va., she was a homemaker. Her husband, Roger Dale Elkins preceded her in death, along with her father, Clayton Grimmett; her daughter, Patricia Joann Elkins; one son, Christopher Elkins; one sister, Teresa Lynn Grimmett; and one nephew, Terry Lee Mosley. Survivors include her mother, Jo Ann Grimmett, with whom she made her home; five brothers, Dwayne Grimmett (Henrietta) of Genoa, W.Va., Clayton Grimmett of Genoa, Earnest Baldridge of Wayne, Jack Grimmett of Wayne, and Rodney Baldridge of Logan, W.Va.; four sisters, Joanna Mosley of Fort Gay, W.Va., Mary Ribero of Michigan, Marie Meade Blanch of Maryland, Phyllis Meade Rice of Conaway, S.C.; a host of nieces and nephews; three greatnieces; special friend Jessie Blankenship of Dunlow; and a host of friends. Susie will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Oak Grove Church with Rev. Luther Dingess officiating. Burial followed in the Grimmett Family Cemetery, Genoa. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Grimmett family.

FRED M. CRABTREE, was born in Kenova, W.Va., to Clyde and Sarah (Lycan) Crabtree on January 14, 1928. (No death date given) He was a graduate of Marshall University, and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict where he was awarded a Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Campaign Star. Fred was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Bert, Dorothy, Ray and Mildred; and his wife Betty. Fred was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. Fred enjoyed golfing and fishing, as well as volunteering for the American Cancer Society and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Survivors include Priscilla (Scott) Lofsness of Maple Grove, Minn; Jane of Defiance, Ohio; Darla (Tim) Pankratz of Maple Grove, Minn; and Rebecca (Pete) Prokofieff, Crystal, Minn. Donations may be made to the Defiance County (Ohio) Humane Society, 7169 St. Rt. 15, Defiance, Ohio

CARL THOMPSON, 58, of Louisa, Ky. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2015. He was born March 23, 1957 in Louisa, Ky. a son of the late Alex and Mary Short H. Thompson. He was a member of Corner Stone Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, James Dolly; one sister, Hazel Thompson. Survivors include his siblings, Lonnie Hunt of Fort Gay, WV; Nancy Conn of Ashland, Ohio; Sally Thompson of Dunlow, WV; Bill and Lillie Jackson of Fort Gay, WV; Ethel Parsons of Fort Gay, WV; Alex Thompson Jr. of Huntington, WV; Thomas and Ruth Parsons of Louisa, Ky.. A Graveside service will be conducted 11:00 am Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Thompson Cemetery, Vinson Branch Rd, Fort Gay with Pastor Tom Kitts officiating. Visitation will be 9:00am til 10:30 am Monday at Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.

JODI DEE BAISDEN, 41, of Prichard, WV passed away September 26, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born October 30, 1973 in Dallas, TX to her parents Jack and Linda Michael Hampton. She was a wonderful nurse and co-worker at Wayne Nursing & Rehab. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her children: son, Kyle Hampton and daughter, Jackie Callicoat: parents Jack Hampton and Linda (Michael) Hampton; sisters, Angi and Marybeth Hampton: brother, Darrell (Mandy) Hampton: nieces: Shaina, Emma, Anna and Abby; nephews, Jamie (Ashley) Bynley, Wes (Marlena), Trey, Chase, Laney and Luke. Also surviving are her special friends: Rick Sowards, and her best friend, Jodi Wood and all of her other friends and co-workers at Wayne Nursing & Rehab. Funeral services for Jodi will be conducted at 3 p.m. on September 30, 2015 with Bro. Greg Milum officiating at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www. ceredo-kenovafuneralhome. com.

BOBBY HERMAN PREECE, 74, of Wayne, WV, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Pastor Jake Steele officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, WV. He was born February 15, 1941 at Kiahsville, WV. He was the son of the late Sam Preece and stepmother, Margie Preece, and Tennessee Maynard Adkins and stepfather Clyde Adkins. Bob was the owner of the former W & J Motor Sales in Wayne. He loved cars and car lots, playing cards with his friends and especially loved to socialize. Most important to him was his love for his family. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran and attended the Wayne United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Cassa Faye Booton Preece; two daughters, Dianna Preece and husband, John Drury of Louisville, KY, and Deborah Preece of Wayne, WV; two sons, Robert Preece and wife Kimberly of Huntington, WV, and William Preece and wife, Amanda of Wayne, WV; two sisters, Sheila Gibson and husband Gary of Nitro, WV and Vicky Ward and husband Donald of Middleburg, FL; a brother, Jack Douglas Preece of Huntington, WV; six grandchildren, Aaron and Austin Preece, Cassa and William Drury, and Hanna and Chloe Preece; and a special sister-in-law, Mary Ann Maynard and brothers-in-law, Russell Booton and Doug Booton. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please remember the Wayne United Methodist Church food pantry, the Wayne County Veteran’s Association or any charity.

HAZEL LEE STAMPER, 85, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 27, 2015. She was born July 21, 1930 at Dunlow, a daughter of the late Joseph and Fannie Ferguson. Her husband, Andy Lee Stamper, also preceded her in death along with one son, Andy Ray Stamper, two daughters, Teresa Gail Stamper, and Joan Ann Curnutte, and one grandson, Brandon Stamper. She leaves behind two daughters, Linda Lee Finley (Lester) of Dunlow, and Gloria Sammons (Donald) of Las Vegas, Nev.; three sons, Charles Stamper, Ronald Stamper (Evelyn), all of Dunlow, and Barry David Stamper (Becky) of Prestonsburg, Ky.; 10 grandchildren, Lester Finley, Lori Hall, Joey Sammons, Terri Stamper, Jamie Brooks, Louie Curnutte, Brian Stamper, Justin Stamper, Tyler Stamper, and James David Stamper; and eight great grandchildren, Kendra Stroud, Zach Finley, Codie Sammons, Katy Hall, Loren Hall, Alexander Hall, Brody Hall, and Elijah Stamper. Also surviving are two sisters, Mazie Copley and Irene Jarrell, both of Dunlow. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Stamper Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

EMILY CATELYN ADKINS, 20, of Wayne, WV, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2015 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Huntington, WV with Preacher Dennis Morrello officiating. Burial will follow at the Hezikiah Adkins Cemetery, Wayne, WV. Emily was born in Huntington, WV, on May 11, 1995 to Todd and Crystal Adkins of Wayne, WV. She was employed at Cabell Huntington Hospital as a laundry operator. She was a Wayne High School Class of 2013 graduate where she was a member of the Marching Band and a member of the National Honor Society and graduated with Honors. After graduation she attended Marshall University where she was studying for her Pre-Med degree. Emily is preceded in death by her great -grandparents Maxine and Bob Crockett, Idabelle and Ishmael Stephens and Carmie and Chloe Adkins. In addition to her parents she is survived by her sister Ashley Victoria Adkins, brother Jared Todd Adkins, maternal grandparents Larry and Reedith Henry, paternal grandparents Obie Adkins and Phyllis Crockett, Uncles Denny Gibson, Jason Henry, Obie Adkins, Erich Adkins, Anthony Adkins, George Elswick, Aunts Eleasha "Aunt Ruthy" Adkins, Angela Elswick "Nan", Lisa Adkins, JoAnna "JoJo" Gould, Denise Gibson, nephew Oliver Jackson, niece Amelia Adkins, cousins Capri and Samantha Elswick, Raven, Warren, Nicole and Vincent Gibson, Jonathan, Autumn and Kirstin Henry, Amanda, Caleb and KC Mays, Kaleigh Humphries, Erica Adkins Burns, Kiera and Kaden Hubbard, Lilly Mays, and Kaizer Burns. Emily is also survived by her special friends Briana Blevins, Jessica Schreiber, Alex Davis, T’Asia Rankin and many other close friends and family. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Huntington, WV.

BROOKIE DYER McCOY, 90, of Cove Gap, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2015. She was born in Cove Gap, W.Va., on April 3, 1925, to the late Samuel and Angeline Craft Dyer. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Beryl Edward McCoy (veteran of WWII), son Rodney J. McCoy (Vietnam veteran), great-grandson Nathan Wade MeKosch, one brother, Herbert Dyer, and her sisters Wanda Pack, Pansy Elliott, Peachie Queen and Blanche McCoy. Brookie spent her life caring for her precious family, friends and community. She attended the Cove Gap United Baptist Church her entire life and was a beloved member of the church. She left behind a heritage of faith. She was a precious mother to Jacqueline (Lindsey) Napier, Christine (George) Jezewski, Geri (Robert) Sipes, Darryl "Bill" (Faye) McCoy and Evangeline McCoy. She was a grandmother to Verenia (Johnny) Abbott, Devona (Rick) MeKosch, Zenia (Mark) Hatfield, L. Scott Napier, R. Greg (Becca) McCoy, Melody (Greg) Queen, Michelle (Kenny) Hatten, Jeffrey (Melissa) Jezewski, Billy Edward McCoy, Rebecca J. McCoy, who was also an extra special caregiver to her grandmother, Shane McCoy, Leanette (Chris) Grimm, Amanda Robertson and Amelia Robertson. Brookie was a great-grandmother to Zachary Abbott, Josh Abbott, Derrick S. MeKosch, Mark Hatfield, Dustin Hatfield, Grace Hatfield, Brandon Scott (LeAnna) Napier, Emily Napier, Steven Pauley, Angeline Pauley, Tashena Hatten, Hannah Hatten, Jeffery Jezewski, Kaitlin Jezewski, Austin Lambert, Zack McCoy, Jaxton Stephens, J.T. Merritt, Jacob Gundler, Amber Chapman, Brooklyn Wiley and Peyton Clay. Brookie had two great- great-grandchildren, Peyton Isabella Napier and Alaina Napier. Pastor Mark Hatfield will officiate the service at the Cove Gap United Baptist Church, Cove Gap, W.Va., on Saturday October 3, 2015 at 11 a.m. with Deacon William Epling assisting. She will be laid to rest in peace at the Sam Dyer Cemetery at Cove Gap. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Friday at the church. Her great-grandsons are honored to serve as pallbearers. She was precious to her family, friends and neighbors and will be missed greatly.

GLENNA FAYE CLINE, 81, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. She was born March 2, 1934, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Otto and Lillie Pauley. One son, James Edward Thacker, also preceded her in death, along with two brothers, Howard Pauley and Harold Pauley, and one sister, Bertha Combs. She leaves behind her husband Arthur Cline; two daughters, Peggy Adkins (Doug) of Wayne, and Brenda Ferguson (David) of East Lynn, W.Va.; one son, Michael Thacker (Diane) of Wayne; 10 grandchildren, Mark Adkins (April) of Williamstown, W.Va., Jonathon Adkins of Houston, Texas, Melissa Ferguson (Walter Adkins) of Genoa, W.Va., Jennifer Atkins (Toney) of Wayne, David E. Ferguson (Angel Adkins) of Wayne, Michael Taylor Thacker of New Jersey, Rachel Thacker of Wayne, Shelly Coughlin (Alex) of Chesapeake, Ohio, Patrick Thacker of Virginia and Lindsey Thacker of Fla.; and several great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Jenny Robinson of Wayne; one brother, Franklin Pauley of Wayne; several nieces and nephews; and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2015, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Pauley Cemetery, Asbury Road, Wayne. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

PEARL JOHNSON, 91, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away September 29, 2015, at Wayne Nursing Home. He was born November 15, 1923, in Wayne County West Virginia, a son of the late Edward and Bessie Stump Johnson. He was a United States Air Force veteran, in which he served in WWII, Korean War and Vietnam. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Ben, Walter, Bob and Everett Johnson; sisters Opal Lampbert, Mary Etta Thompson and Jeanette Johnson. Survivors include, nephews and nieces Dutch and Linda McCormick of Prichard, W.Va., Bob and Nancy Fugitt of Huntington, W.Va., Bobby Johnson of Ohio, Billy Johnson of Florida and several other nieces and nephews; great-nephews and nieces Kenneth and Crystal Ramey and their children Victoria and Sam of Huntington, W.Va., Jim and Renee Fox and their children Savannah, Luis, Keylor and Elijah of Prichard, W.Va., Michael and Jennifer McCormick and their daughter Meka of Prichard, W.Va., Brandon and Ingrid McCormick and their children Geresis, Alejandro and Peyton of Prichard, W.Va.; special great- great-niece Victoria Ramey; special great- great-nephew Samuel Ramey and several other great-nieces and nephews and several great- great-nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Lakin Cemetery, Big Hurricane, W.Va., with Rev. Roy Akers officiating. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to noon Thursday ay Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.

BETTY JEAN RONK DIXON, 79, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at Saint Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Bonnie Boyce. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Betty was born May 13, 1936, in Milton, W.Va., the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary Black Ronk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles "Chuck" Dixon, son Darrell Dixon and grandson Zechariah Dixon, sister and brother-in-law Carol and James Wheeler. Betty was a cosmetologist and former owner of Betty and Carol's Hair Fashions, Hair Shed and Legacy Hair Design, all of Huntington, for over 42 years. She was a member of Spring Valley Presbyterian Church where she served as a past elder and volunteered in the church's food pantry. She was also dedicated to the Boy Scout and Cub Scout Troop 82 for many years. Betty served on the Wayne County Democrat Executive Committee and was the Democrat Committee woman for Westmoreland District for many years. She was a past recipient of Wayne County's Democrat of the Year award. She was a member and past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star Marcum Chapter No. 61, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 93. Betty is survived by her daughter Dianna (Tommy) Bolling of Huntington; grandchildren Dustin (Andra) Noble and Misty (Justin) Riddle; great-grandchildren Hailey and Maddy Riddle, Maddux and Korie Noble and Alex Dixon and soon-to-be born Regan Conor Dixon; brothers Robert (Juanita) Ronk and Jim (Becky) Ronk, all of Huntington; sister Mary Jo (Earl) Waugh of Winchester, Ky.; and many nieces, nephews cousins and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Ronald Brownfield and the doctors and nurses at St. Mary's for their skilled and compassionate care. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. Betty, affectionately known as "Mum" by her grandchildren and the neighborhood children, will be truly missed by all of her family and friends. She impacted many lives with her unconditional love and support of her family and community and she will never be forgotten.

TERRI ANN WARD gained her beautiful wings and went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Visitation will be Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Reger Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, October 4, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Rick Williams and Pastor Greg Page. Burial will follow in Ward Cemetery, Wayne County, W.Va. Terri was born July 8, 1959, in Ashland, Ky., the daughter of the late Jayhue Donahue Williams and Phyllis Charlene Gore, Jenny Williams and the late Phillip Gore. She graduated from Ironton High School and from Huntington Business College, where she earned a degree in Business Management. She worked at Spring Valley High School as a secretary, employed by the Wayne County Board of Education. In 2013-2014, Terri was an assistant cheerleading coach for Spring Valley High School, whom her daughter cheered for. The team accomplished 2013 Regional Champions and 2013 State Runners-Up. She loved her Spring Valley family dearly. Terri was very family oriented. She loved spending time with her family, hosting family gatherings, cooking for her family, and being a Mimi. Her family was blessed to have had one more family gathering for her daughter's graduation. Terri's favorite season was fall, although she enjoyed the beach in the summer time. In addition to her father and step-dad, she was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law Bertha Mae Ward and her brother-in-law Rusty Ward. Additional survivors include husband Michael Ward; daughter Taylor Ward; daughter and son-in-law Bethany and Jason Hatfield; grandson Jase Hatfield; father-in-law Ray C. Ward; sister Sherri Williams; brother and sister-in-law Scott and Tracey Williams; sisters-in-law Raenette Ward, Janet Ward and Della Bailey; uncle Jack Williams; nieces and nephews Allison Dickess, Drake Williams, Katie Williams, Nicole Ward, Jordan, Aaron and Michelle Ward, Shane and TeTe Ward, Brandon and Dana Ward, Aaron and Theresa Moore, Jeremy and Jamie Moore. She is also survived by her cousins Greg and Claudia Williams, Rick and Lisa Williams, Judy Carey, Jenny Carey, Jody Sands, Mary Beth Carey, and Kim Belcher, Travis, Trevor, Cassidy and Nash. We would like to thank all our family, friends, and community for your prayers, love, and support. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.regerfh.com.

GIDEON "GID" MARCUM JR., 85, of Fort Gay, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at Community Hospice House of Ashland, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Fairmount United Baptist Church in Dunlow, W.Va. He was born June 24, 1930, in Dunlow, W.Va., a son of the late Gideon and Mahala Spaulding Marcum. Gid was a retired Lease Operator for Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation and was a member of the Fairmount United Baptist Church. His loving wife of 53 years, Addie Mae Stroud Marcum, also preceded him in death, along with a son Danny Wade Marcum, as well as four sisters and seven brothers. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra L.K. Hall and husband Bryan of Oil Springs, Ky., Judy James and husband Doug of Fort Gay, W.Va.; a brother, Joe Marcum and wife June of Webbville, Ky.; three grandchildren, Rebecca Dee Parks and husband Derek, Amy Runyon and husband Ronnie and Patrick James; two great-grandchildren, Gideon Cash Parks and Addie Parks. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., and one hour prior to services at the church.