JOYCE LYNN HARRIS, 47, of Buffalo, W.Va., wife of Herbert F. Harris, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at Teays Valley Hospital. There will be no services. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Tri-State Cremation Society, Huntington.

DIXIE LEE MORRISON, 97, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Wyngate Assisted Living. She was born February 14, 1918, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles F. and Stella Berry Osburn. Her husband, Granville P. Morrison; two sisters, Ellen Anglin and Belva Sansom; and two brothers, Jennings Osburn and Dennis Osburn, also preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and was a member of 26th Street Church of Christ. Survivors include: a son and daughter-in-law, Gary P. and Barbara Morrison of Huntington; a daughter and son-in-law, Carla Sue and George Morgan of Huntington; two grandchildren, Melissa Bane and her husband, Dan, and George Morgan Jr., all of Huntington; two great-grandchildren, Christopher Rauhecker and Brandon Morgan; three sisters, Lena Rachel Drown of Manassas, Va., Vora Maynard of South Point, Ohio, and Mary Krajeski of Naples, Fla.; a brother, Orvil Osburn of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A private service for family will be held at Ridgelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer's Association. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

EDWARD LEE SMITH, 82, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at River’s Bend Health Care in South Point, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 P.M. Saturday October 10, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home with Bishop Toney Cox and Pastor Jim Richards officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Ed was born February 17, 1933 in Portsmouth, Ohio a son of the late Emma Lang. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova whose Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. Besides his mother he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Opal Chaffin Smith and a cherished daughter Clara Smith Sias. He was also preceded by two sisters and five brothers. Ed is survived by three daughters Linda Wiseman (Phillip) and Opal Christy Pancake (Mike) both of Kenova and Leah Browning of Chesapeake, Ohio and one son Eddie Smith of Kenova; five grandchildren Gilbert Cremeans, Monica Cox (Toney), David Castle (Maddie), Chris Smith (Vanessa) and Michael Pancake; 5 great-grandchildren one brother Ronny Lang (Kate) of Mount Orab, Ohio and his special buddies, the Butcher kids. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Saturday October 10 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at River’s Bend and special friend (our Angel) Connie Morrison. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

RICHARD PERRY BOOTON, 56, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015. He is the beloved husband of Susan Elizabeth Booton. Rick is also survived by four children, Abigail Elizabeth Booton, Richard Alexander Booton, Adrienne Hannah Booton and James Evan Booton; his parents, Lois and Keith Booton; a sister Karen Belcher (David); a father-in-law James Updegraff; a very special niece Tera Beth Adkins; and two nephews, Roy Keith Sturgill and Bradford Neal Sturgill. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2015, at Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Fifth Avenue Baptist by Rev. Hubert Harvey. Private burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Wayne, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to Susan Booton for the children's scholarship fund. Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com.

DELLA IRENE ELKINS went home to be with our Lord Jesus after a long battle with Cancer on October 6, 2015. She was the widow of the E. k. Elkins of Chesapeake Ohio. Born April 17, 1933 to the late Luther & Malta Maynard of Dunlow. She attended Doan Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her son E. K. Elkins Jr. A sister Laura Bell Maynard. Her brothers Lacy Maynard. Lloyd Maynard. Ray Maynard. Welcie Maynard. She has 3 surviving brothers Tennis Maynard. Errol Maynard. Preston Maynard. 6 surviving sisters Geneva Maynard Shrader, Victoria Maynard Kirby, Polly Faye Maynard Burns, Penny Maynard Fleming, Juanita Sue Maynard Luedecke. One daughter of Chesapeake Oh, Tressa Elkins. A son, William K. Elkins also of Chesapeake Ohio. A grandson William Elkins jr. Great-grandson Trea Elkins & Great-granddaughter Shelby Gail Elkins. She left behind many loving family members and friends. She was a life long member of The Nazaren Church of Chesapeake Ohio. She will be greatly missed.

CHARLES S. HOKE, Col. USAF (retired), passed away October 7, 2015, in Papillion, NE. Born in Kenova, WV, on August 24, 1924, he graduated from C-K High School and was a decorated Marine aviator in World War II. After getting his degree from Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State) he taught engineering at Marshall University before embarking on a long Air Force career, retiring as a Colonel in 1977. Charlie joined Mutual of Omaha after his military service, retiring as a Vice President. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris P. Hoke and is survived by his sons Stewart Hoke, Jim (Kathie) Hoke, John Hoke and Mark Hoke; his grandchildren Chris (Chandy) Hoke, and Jennifer Hoke; his great-grandchildren Isabella, Cameron, Avery, Chyler, and Elaina; and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

CHARLES E. THACKER, 74, of Chesapeake, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 7, 2015, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home with Rev. Brad Adkins and Rev. Ross McCollum officiating. There will be a private burial in Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio. Charles was born May 24, 1941, in Cyrus, W.Va., a son of the late John Harrison and Catherine Elizabeth Meredith Thacker. He was a transportation supervisor at the Creasey Company in Kenova, W.Va., and SuperValu in Milton, W.Va., and retired after 46 years of service. He also attended the Chesapeake Church of the Nazarene. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Lynn Thacker; his brother Bobby Dale Thacker; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Imogene Sites. Charles is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judith A. Sites Thacker; a daughter Teresa Annette (Jim) Crum of Chesapeake, Ohio; a son Charles J. "Joe" (Julie) Thacker of Ashland, Ky.; five grandchildren, Cheryl and Jeremiah Crum, Jordan, Jacob and Jillian Thacker; his sisters, Betty Haynie, Edra Selby, Helen (Charlie) Rickman, Katie (Larry) Brammer and Elizabeth (Stan) Ewan; his brothers, Stanley Thacker and John (Sandy) Thacker; and his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Norma and Buford Love, Larry and Linda Sites, and David and Mary Sites. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio. You may make contributions to Hospice of Huntington or Gideon's International in lieu of sending flowers. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.schneidergriffin.com.

MARGARET ANNE MICHAEL, 78, of Fort Gay, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2015. She was born September 18, 1937, in Louisa, Ky., a daughter of the late Wye and Mellie Peck Wellman. She was a retired administrator for the IRS, and was a member of the Fort Gay Missionary Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant son, Johnny Randall Michael; sister Betty Jean Higgerbothan. Survivors include, her loving husband, Ralph C. Michael of Fort Gay, W.Va.; son Ralph C. Michael II of Austin, Texas; daughter Kimberly Anne Michael of Jeffersonville, Ind.; brother Joe Wellman of Fort Gay, W.Va.; sisters, Dorothy Perry of Orlando, Fla. and Mary Lou Lakin of Huntington, W.Va.; grandchildren, Bradley Michael of Greensboro, N.C., Chris Michael of Raleigh, N.C.; great granddaughter Harper Michael also of Raleigh, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2015, at the Fort Gay Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Gay, W.Va., with Rev. Tim Preston and Rev. Tony Perry officiating. Burial will follow at the Ferguson Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Young Funeral Home.

KATHY LEE MOORE, 61, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2015, at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Willis officiating. Interment will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery. Kathy was born July 20, 1954, in Ashland, Ky., a daughter of the late Harry Lee and Alberta Jo Stevens Moore. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova and an avid supporter of Dr. Charles Stanley. Kathy is survived by her siblings Kevin Moore (Pam) of Ceredo, David Moore of Kenova, Larry Moore (Bridgette) of Ceredo, Ella Mae Hammond of Newnan, Ga. and Sidney Conley (John) of Huntington; several nieces and nephews and her special four legged companion Charley Moe. Pallbearers will be her family members: John Conley, Stephen Handley, Brandon Moore, Juston Moore, Zach Moore and Zane Moore. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday October 12, 2015, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cabell-Wayne Animal Control Shelter 1901 James River Road Huntington, WV 25701. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

SHAWN MICHAEL COLLINS, 37, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, a host of family angels, his loving mother Kathy Lynn Collins Chapman, grandmother Donna Jean Collins Adkins, stepfather William "Bud" Chapman, half brother Gary Adkins Jr., and several others on Friday, October 9, 2015. He leaves behind his five children, Michael Spurlock of Wayne, Virginia Collins and Johnathon Collins of Kentucky, and Tylor Collins and Shawn Collins, Jr., both of Wayne; three sisters, Sarah Cremeans (Jake) of Ohio, Tamara Midkiff (Robby) of Wayne, and Leea Adkins, also of Wayne; his grandpa Delton Collins of Huntington; his father, Gary Adkins of Wayne; two nieces, three nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Johnny Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Collins Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the funeral home.

DOTTIE LOU STEELE, 65, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2015. She was born April 5, 1950, a daughter of the late William and Gypsie Vanhoose. Her husband, Vinson Steele, Jr. also preceded her in death along with one brother, Ally Vanhoose. Dottie was a homemaker and a member of Steele Memorial Freewill Baptist Church in East Lynn. Survivors include her daughter, Selena Adkins (Jackie) of East Lynn; one stepson, David Steele (Jo Ann) of Wayne, W.Va.; and two grandchildren, Sarah Adkins and Jackie Lee Adkins, Jr., both of East Lynn. Also surviving are three sisters, Lori Kline of Smithville, Oh., Carla Scott (Steve) of Massillon, Oh., and Liz Ungashick (Matt), also of Massillon; two brothers, Bernard Workman (Audrey) of Ft. Gay, W.Va., and Bill Jr. Vanhoose of Louisa, Ky; and a host of friends and family. Funeral Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Jeremiah Williamson and Brother Herman Dingess officiating. Burial followed in the Skeens Cemetery. Friends called after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

CALVIN DALE HARRISON, 39, of Fort Gay, WV passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015. He was born September 14, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio a son of Patricia Ann Harrison and the late Richard Dale Harrison. Survivors include, his mother, Patricia Ann King Harrison of Fort Gay, WV.; two sons, Nate Carter Harrison and Andrew Tate Harrison both of Nicholasville, Ky.; daughter, Karley Emily Harrison also of Nicholasville, Ky.; brother, Ricky Dale Harrison of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Crystal (Darrin) Parsley of Fort Gay, WV.. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bob Madison officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Gay Cemetery. Visitation was 5:00 til 9:00 PM Friday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

SHARON ELIZABETH LENT, 57 of Ceredo, WV passed away on October 11, 2015. She was born on July 22, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV; a daughter of the late Floyd William Lent and Vera Louise (Kerr) Lent. She was 1976 graduate of Parkersburg South and a graduate of Marshall University with a degree in Library Science. Sharon received her certification for LPN from Wood County Vo-Tech. She leaves behind the love of her life, her fiancée, Jack Estep; her sister Vanessa McCauley and her brother Marvin Lent; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews. Sharon was an avid reader, loved her fur babies and was confirmed in the Catholic Faith. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Paul Yuenger officiating at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, WV. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www. ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

MARJORIE LOUISE ARTHUR, 84, of Huntington, widow of Verlin Jennings Arthur, passed away Monday October 12, 2015 at her residence. Funeral services were conducted at 2 pm Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Amos Simmons and Pastor Willis Mills. Burial followed in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, WV. She was born February 19, 1931 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Robert Henry and Tenna Finley Nelson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mills Chapel Church. In addition to her husband and parents she was also preceded in death by two sisters Pauline Maynard and Glenna Fetty. Survivors include her daughter and caregiver Terri Lou Arthur of Lavalette, WV; son Stephen (Delores) Arthur of Huntington; four grandchildren Amy Noble of Louisville, KY, Eric Arthur of Huntington, Ashlee (John) Jankovsky of Huntington and Travis (Kara) Smith of Barboursville, WV; four great grandchildren Riley Noble, Graysen Arthur, Kennedy Smith and Abram Smith; three sisters Nellie Horn of Wayne, WV, Roberta (Carl) Adkins of Wellston, Ohio, and Rosalea Boyes of Wayne, WV; brother Robert H. "Bob" Nelson of St. Joe Beach, Fla.; a host of loved nieces and nephews and three special friends Josie Turner, Ila Scarberry and Jane Malcolm. Friends called from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

PAUL F. MARSHALL, 71, of Wayne, WV, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV. He was born on March 30, 1944, in Mason County, WV, to the late Paris and Violet McSweeney Marshall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Loval Marshall. Paul retired in 2002 from Pepsi Cola. He leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years Rethil Bradshaw Marshall, daughter Paula (Bill) Bledsoe of Barboursville, WV, son Chuck Marshall of Wayne, WV, sisters Edith (Paul) Stephens and Emma (Pete) Maynard of Wayne, WV and four grandchildren T. J. and Christopher Bledsoe and Gaige and Logan Marshall, all of whom he cherished so much. He is also survived by his precious friends and neighbor’s Fred and Brenda Francis, his doctors and nurses, and special nurse Candice. Friends can meet after 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Procession to the cemetery will leave Morris Funeral Home, Wayne at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday.

ELLIOT LEE MYLES YATES, infant son of Lourissa renee Yates and Gregory O’Brian Yates was born on October 13, 2015 weighing 1 lb. and was 11" long. Graveside service was conducted on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, WV with rev. George Hale officiating. elliot was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Connie fleming and his paternal grandfather, Charles edward Yates. His parents are grieving his loss, along with his maternal grandfather, David fleming; his paternal grandmother, elizabeth rachel Yates; his siblings: Bridget, Ashley, Gregory and Charles Yates; and many aunts and uncles. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredokenovafuneralhome.com

RALPH PRICE, 80, of Crum, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born in Wayne County, West Virginia on December 9, 1934 to the late Fletcher and Maude Evans Price. In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Julia Herman Price and thirteen brothers and sisters. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth (Rodney) Robinson of Crum, West Virginia and two grandchildren, Aaron Michael Rice and Kiara Camille Rice. Along with special friend, John Allen Rice. Ralph was retired from General Motors and loved to stand beside his mail box to wave at all that drove by. Funeral services were held at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 1:00pm with burial following at the family cemetery in Crum, West Virginia. Friends called at the funeral home starting at 11:00am prior to the funeral on Friday.

OTIS DILLON, 85, of Fort Gay, West Virginia passed away at his home on Thursday, October 15, 2015. He was born on September 12, 1930 in Louisa, Kentucky to the late William Riley and Elizabeth Dalton Dillon. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Evans Dillon, one son, Otis Lynn Dillon and daughter in law, Sonya Dillon. Otis is survived by two daughters, Diana (Kay) Sartin and Brenda G. Smith both of Fort Gay, West Virginia along with four grandchildren, Gabriel Lynn Smith, Lillian Dillon, Kelly Farris and Jamie Blair and five great-grandchildren. Otis was a united baptist preacher for 60 years. Funeral services will be held at the Silver Creek United Baptist Church on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 1:00pm with Gabriel Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the family cemetery in Webb, West Virginia. Friends may visit at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 6:00-9:00pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond- Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Otis Dillon please visit our Sympathy Store.

DEBRA GAIL BAILEY, 54, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV, after an extended illness. She is the daughter of Lindsey Disal & Barbara Queen of Kenova, WV. She was a 1979 graduate of Buffalo High School. She leaves behind her partner in life for 19 years, Allen Jordan, one son Jeremy Bailey and daughter Ashley Bailey both of Kenova, WV, and one sister Gina Queen of Davie, Florida. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren: Payton Bailey; Connor Bailey; Gracie Sullivan and Danny Jace Sullivan. The family would like to thank the 4th floor ICU staff from the Cabell Huntington Hospital for their kindness and efforts. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 19, 2015 at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, with Rev. Glen Kiah Williamson officiating. The procession will leave Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, at 10:45 a.m. on Monday. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne is in charge of the arrangements.

RILDA LOU EGAN, 92, of Huntington, widow of Charles Robert Egan, passed away Thursday October 15, 2015 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Sunday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Bill Blankenship. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, WV. She was born March 11, 1923 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late General Lee and Mary Jackson Adkins. She was a homemaker and Baptist by faith. In addition to her husband and parents she was also preceded in death by five brothers Carroll Adkins, Lee Adkins, Jr., Tillman Adkins, Herman Adkins and Hiram Adkins; three sisters Lola Dee Bowen, Charlotte Diamond and Hazel Leffler. Survivors include two sons and daughters in law Dick and Brenda Egan of Huntington and Ken and Darlene Egan of Barboursville; daughter and son in law Sharon and Steve Dunn of Lesage, WV; grandchildren Stacy (Barry) Wellman, Kimberly (Vic) Buzard, Matthew (Amber) Egan, Ryan Egan, Samuel Egan and Joshua Deeds; great grandchildren Creston Buzard, Billy Lewis, Weston Dunn, Grant Buzard, Isaac Buzard, Bailey Wellman, Tyler Wellman, Kentley Wellman, Jonah Egan, Elijah Egan, Joshua Deeds, Jackson Deeds, Jillian Deeds and Jacob Deeds; special sister in law Gladys Adkins of Titusville, Fla. and special brother in law James Diamond of Wheelersburg, Ohio. Friends may call from 1 pm until service time on Sunday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

JEWEL MAE THOMPSON, 81, of Fort Gay, WV. passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She was born September 9, 1934 in Fort Gay, WV a daughter of the late Freelin and Mary Crabtree Thompson. She was a homemaker and was a member of Oak Grove Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Thompson; son, Paul Ray Thompson; daughter, Bonnie Thompson; son in law, Robert Evans; brother, Samuel Thompson; sisters, Georgia Gerald, Mona Robinson, Macy Robinson, Dixie Starcher, and Sally Rickey. Survivors include, one son, Timmy Dale (Marvie) Thompson of Fort Gay, WV.; one daughter, Pattie Evans of Fort Gay, WV.; brother, Clifford Thompson of Fort Gay, WV.; sisters, Evalena Duncan of Fairmont, Ohio; and Betty Kitt of Massilion, Ohio; 9 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted 1:00 pm Monday, October 19, 2015 at Oak Grove Church with Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus, Pastor Tom Kitts and Casey Cyrus officiating. Burial followed at the Thompson Cemetery, Fort Gay, WV. Visitation was after 5:00 pm Sunday at Oak Grove Church. Under the direction of Young Funeral Home Inc.

OLENA A. MARCUM, of Dunlow, W.Va., born September 30, 1932, passed away at her home on Friday, October 16, 2015. Olena was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lawrence Marcum April 3, 1999; parents Mose and Sara Maynard; four sisters and four brothers. She is survived by her daughters Debra and husband Gary Stroud of Dunlow, Marjetta and Raymond White of Wakeman, Ohio; four grandchildren, Cynthia Denise Williamson and husband Scott of Crown City, Ohio, Gary Lawrence Stroud of Dunlow, Jonathon Ray White and wife Lona of Collins, Ohio, and Adam Lee White of Norwalk, Ohio; four great grandchildren, Morgan Dale Williamson of Dunlow, Erin Alana Evans of Crown City, Joslyn Rae White and Chad Andrew White of Collins; one sister, Oneida Parsons of Georgetown, Tex.; and one brother Volla Maynard of Huntington, W.Va. Olena was a faithful and long time member of Beech Grove United Baptist Church until her illness prevented her from attending. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral home with Brother Emanuel Ferguson officiating. Burial followed at the Sol Perry Cemetery, Dunlow. Friends called from 12 noon until service time Sunday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank mom’s caregiver Amanda Clay, her nurses Stephanie Smith and Kesheia Matheny, and her CNAs Sherry Vance and Katrina Morgan of Dignity Hospice. We will all miss mom more than she would have ever dreamed, but she is at peace now

SARAH LOIS CALDWELL PLYMALE, 56, cherished momma, mamaw, sister, daughter, aunt and friend, went to her heavenly home to be with our Lord Friday, October 16, 2015. She was born January 20, 1959 in Huntington, WV. Sarah was a medical assistant for Marshall University Cardiovascular Services. Sarah lived for her children and grandchildren and always had a never ending smile that lit up the room. Anytime she could tell you were having a bad day, she would come up behind you, and wrap her arms around you and say "Love you more!" Her mother, Siddy Louisa Vance Caldwell also preceded her in death, along with her sister, Sharon Louvella Caldwell. Survivors include three daughters, Melissa Thompson of Lavalette, WV, Kristina Bellomy and husband, Bobby of Newport, NC, Kayla Knaack and husband, Shane of Martinsburg, WV; a son Brett Plymale of Oxnard, CA; her daddy, Ivan Caldwell of Lavalette, WV; four sisters, Diana Tomblin, Yorkie Martin, both of Adel, GA, Victoria Johnson of Ashboro, NC, Angela Caldwell of Lavalette, WV; a brother, Ivan "David" Caldwell and wife, robin of Wayne, WV; eight grandchildren, Alex, Brittany, McKensie, Maegan, Zachary, Joshua, Jakob, Olivia, Bodhi; special friends whom she loved dearly, Pamela Lunsford of Kentucky and Candice Plymale of Bremerton, WA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. friends may call from noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. on friday, October 23, 2015 at Morris funeral Home, Wayne, WV. funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. friday, October 23, 2015 at Morris funeral Home Chapel by elder Glen Kiah Williamson. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. She was the kindest, most gentle soul you could ever encounter "Love you more momma!"

AUSTIN CLEDITH COMBS, 25, of Wayne, WV passed away Friday, October 16, 2015. Funeral services were conducted 2:00 pm Monday, October 19, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Garrett Hale. Burial followed at Mills-Vaughan Cemetery, Wayne, WV. He was born February 22, 1990 in Huntington, WV, a son of Duane Anthony Combs and wife, Peggy and Ella Rose McCallister Combs, all of Wayne, WV. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cledith and Virginia McCallister. Additional survivors include a sister, Sarah Stinson and husband, James of Wayne, WV; three brothers, Duane Anthony Combs, Jr. and wife, Taleina of Wayne, WV, Daron Combs of Wayne, WV, Ryan Combs of Louisville, KY; grandmother, Millie Tomblin; step-brothers, Terry Michael Tomblin and wife, Amber, William "Ricky" Tomblin and wife, Tiffany; nieces and nephews, Tanza, Kiara, Braxton and Daron Combs, Jr., Armando Batista, Noah Stinson, Shelby, Lane, Justin, RaShawn, Faith and Bentley Tomblin and a host of very special aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends calledl from noon until service time Monday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

ANNA MAYNARD, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Wayne County, W.Va., passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center in Newark, Ohio. She was born November 23, 1932 at Stiltner, W.Va., a daughter of the late Berry and Clara Adkins. Her sister, Lizzie Pack also preceded her in death along with two brothers, Floyd Adkins and Pete Adkins, and two daughters, Cathi Lynn Curry and Jo Ann Wood. Anna was baptized in April 1951 at Stiltner, W.Va. at the Salem United Baptist Church and currently a member of Victory Baptist Church in Etna, Ohio. She leaves behind her loving husband of 65 years, Dallas Maynard of Etna; three sons, Randall Maynard of Blacklick, Oh., Kevin Maynard and his wife Janice of Kettering, Oh., and Dana Maynard of Etna; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Elder Ivory Williamson and Brother Bruce Finley officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Friday the funeral home

GLADYS LORETTA WARD, 77, of Lavalette, WV, died Saturday, October 17, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted 11:00 am Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Fred Ferguson. Burial followed at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, WV. She was born November 19, 1937 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Wade and Opal Mae Young Stepp. Gladys was a homemaker. Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Louise Meade and Mary O’dell; and two brothers, Ellis and James Stepp. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, John Ward; four daughters, Dotty Luther, Diana MacPherson, Brenda McCloud and husband, Bob, all of Huntington, WV, Tonya Eplin and husband, Rick of Milton, WV; three sisters, Roberta Mills of Huntington, WV, Cleta Wilks of Kenova, WV, Dorothy Perry and husband, Dolphus of Lavalette, WV; a brother, Ermel Stepp and wife, Brenda of South Point, WV; three grandchildren, Amanda Snyder, Monica Ward and Taylor MacPherson; three great- grandchildren, Zachary Mullens, Jocelyn Snyder and Allexia Snyder. Friends called from 6 to 8 pm Monday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

JANET PARSONS, 51, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away on October 17, 2015. She was born February 11, 1964 in Logan County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Agnes Virginia and Burgess Davis. Her husband Malchom Douglas Parsons also preceded her in death along with grandparents, Everett and Myrtle Watts; two brothers, Burgess Eugene Davis and Donald Glenn Davis; and half-brother Burgess Davis Jr. She leaves behind two sons, Malcolm Douglas Parsons II (Brenda) of Columbus, Oh., and Jeff Parsons (Alisha) of East Lynn; a daughter, Krissy Parsons (Jason Napier) of East Lynn; and 13 grandchildren, whom she adored: Amber Lynn Parsons, Shawn Douglas Parsons, Destiny Leann Parsons, Lizzie NaKay Adams, Eddie Dewayne Adams II, Harley Levi Adams, David Wayne Napier II, Faith Haze Napier, Jeff Allen Parsons II, Hailey Lynn Parsons, Aaliyah Jo Parsons, Scott Allen Douglas Parsons, and Kayliee Lynn Parsons. Also surviving are two sisters Lana Kay Webb of Boone County, and Jo Ann Steel of Wayne; half-sister Helen Lackey; and a host of friends and family. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Private burial will be held at the Parson’s Cemetery, East Lynn.

JEREMY KEITH MAYNARD, 33, Wayne, WV, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2.00 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Rev. Ray Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born on October 16, 1982 Huntington, WV, to Randy Maynard of Wayne, WV and Debbie Foburg of Huntington, WV. Jeremy worked as a laborer for Wayne Lumber. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Doyle Maynard, maternal grandmother Anna Cummings and an Aunt Trina Morrison. In addition to his parents, survivors include his fiancé Jordin Adkins, daughter Ciarah Brook Maynard, sisters Larissa Saunders of Prichard, WV, Priscilla Maynard and Mary Beth Maynard both of Huntington, WV, two brothers Dylan Maynard of Huntington, WV and Andrew Maynard of Chesapeake, Ohio, paternal grandmother Dovie Maynard and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held from noon until two on Thursday at the funeral home.

CAROLYN SUE SEXTON WELLMAN, 71, of Huntington, W.Va., died unexpectedly Oct. 17, 2015. She was born Jan. 03, 1944, in Branchland, W.Va. Sue was preceded in death by her son, Lewey Lee Wellman; her father, Wade Winfield Sexton; an uncle, Marion Fountain Vance; and her Step-Mother Marjorie Sexton. She is survived by her mother June Vance Sexton (Huntington, W.Va.); her sister Joanna Sexton-Figlia her husband, Peter (New York, N.Y. and Huntington, W.Va.); a very special aunt, Joanne Vance Pirkle (Atlanta, Ga.); and cousins, William Pirkle (Boca Raton, Fla.), James Robert Pirkle (Newman, Ga.), Brenda Perry (Huntington, W.Va.) and Ron Vance (New Jersey). Sue graduated from Huntington East High School in 1963. She was selected to be part of the Lads and Lassies singing group, Acappella Choir and All-State Chorus. After graduating, she started her working life with Delta Air Lines in Atlanta, then Reuben H. Donnelly in Huntington followed by working the switchboard ATT/CP. Later, she worked for the Veterans Administration for many years in California, Ohio and North Carolina before returning to Huntington to retire. Sue owned and managed a used book store at the Chesapeake flea market called "Book Ends" and was known affectionately throughout the Tri-State area as "The Book Lady." Sue loved books, she loved to sing and she loved to dance, but she loved nothing more on this earth than being Lewey's mother. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Friends may call from 11 a.m., until service time on Tuesday. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

VERNA SEAY LAMBERT, 81, of Wayne, WV, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 18, 2015 at her residence. Funeral services were conducted 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Warnie Meeks. Burial followed at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. She was born June 12, 1934 in Stiltner, WV, a daughter of the late Tom and Polly Tomblin Napier. Verna was a homemaker and member of the Mount Sinai Church. A brother, Golden Napier also preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, James W. Lambert; a sister, Bernice Finley of Prichard, WV; and two brothers, James Napier and Andrew Napier, both of Wayne, WV; four step-children. Friends called from 6 to 9 pm Monday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. Special thanks to three very special caregivers, Eliza Stephens, Pam McSweeney and her sister-in-law, Sue Napier.

DOUGLAS McARTHUR BROOKS left this life for his heavenly home on Sunday, October 18, 2015 after a short illness. He was born April 1, 1943 in Wayne County, a son of the late Oscar and Eliza Clay Brooks. Also preceding him in death were five brothers, Willis Gene, Everett, Boyd, Earnest Gale, and Junior; two sisters, Mary and Irene Pack; and a daughter, Tammy Brooks Workman. Doug was employed in the timber business most of his life working for Ira McCoy and Clovis Manns. He was a hard worker, but enjoyed time on his farm in Lincoln County where he spent many happy days with his children, grandchildren, and friends. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Peggy Brooks of East Lynn, W.Va.; two daughters, Kimberly Adkins (Scott) and Tina Ferguson (Don); five grandchildren, Jamie Maynard (Lynn), Brianna Toney (Pat), Ruthie Adkins, Stephanie Ellis (William), and Mathew Ferguson; and three great grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Vernon Brooks and his wife Freda; two sisters, Geraldine Pack, and Alpha Mae Dyer of Indiana; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Evangelist Jack Marcum officiating. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery. Friends called from 6 – 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

GENEVA CASTLE, 82, of Fort Gay, WV. passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. She was born August 13, 1933 in Phelps, Ky, a daughter of the late Frank P. and Nancy Justice Blankenship. She was retired Pharmacy Tech. and was a member of the Fort Gay Methodist Church. Survivors include her loving husband, Bascom Castle of Fort Gay, WV.; one son, John Franklin (Lou Von) Castle of Jacksonville, Fla.; two daughters, Patricia (Jerry) Leinen of Huntington, WV.; Kristi (Tony) Ward of Flatwoods, Ky.; Grandchildren, Abby, Daniel, Shawna, Tyker, and Ali; Great Grandchildren, Blake, Tori, Brody, Jamisen, and Sebastian; A very special sister in law Eula Caudill. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Friday, October 23, 2015 at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Castle Cemetery, Fort Gay, WV. Visitation will be 6:00 til 9:00 PM Thursday at Young Funeral Home

LARRY WILLIAMS, 50, of Crum, West Virginia passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, Kentucky. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 6, 1965 to Avonelle Chambers Williams and the late Walter Lee Williams. Larry is survived by his wife, Marlin McCoy Williams of Crum, West Virginia, two daughters, Angel Williams of Beauty, Kentucky and Whitney Williams of Stepptown, West Virginia, one son, Conner Williams of Crum, West Virginia along with six grandchildren. He is also survived by four siblings, Danny Williams of Canada, Kentucky, Michael Williams of Delbarton, West Virginia, Ronnie Gunther of Oak Hill, West Virginia and Maria Laney of Matewan, West Virginia. Funeral services will be held at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Inez, Kentucky on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 11:00am with Mitchell Bias officiating. Burial will follow at the Newsome Ridge Cemetery in Naugatuck, West Virginia. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 from 6:00- 9:00pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond- Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

SHARON KAY LCOKHART, 59, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. She was born February 12, 1956 in Louisa, Ky. a daughter of Ralph and Wanda Spears Robertson. She was a retired teachers aide, and a member of Bartrams Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by one sister, Debra Lynn Robertson and one brother, Ralph Dale Robertson. Survivors include, her parents, Ralph and Wanda Robertson of Fort Gay, WV.; sisters, Bonnie (Dean) Wilcoxon of Fort Gay, WV.; Linda (Steve) Maynard of Fort Gay, WV.; Pamela (Mike) Thompson of Georgetown, Ky.; brother, Darrell (Roberta) Robertson of Fort Gay, WV.; Loving Ex-Husband, Gary Lee Lockhart of Louisa, Ky.; and a very special friend, Barbara Robertson; three foster children, Joey Bryant, Chucky Williams, David Williams and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Friday at Oak Grove Church with Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus and Pastor Tom Kitts officiating. Burial will follow at the Robertson Family Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5:00 PM Thursday at Oak Grove Church. Under the direction of Young Funeral Home Inc.

IRIS MAE CROCKETT, 86, of Wayne, WV, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Morris funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Jake Steel and Pastor Jody Thompson. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV. She was born December 16, 1928 in Wayne, WV, a daughter of the late Alden Keifer and Cassie Adkins Toney. Mae was the Librarian at Wayne Middle School until her retirement. She was also a member of the Wayne United Methodist Church and the Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher’s Sorority. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Victor Crockett; a daughter, Cornelia Crockett; three sisters, Eliza Asbury, Erma Toney, Ilene Brumfield; and seven brothers, Carl, Clyde, Bob, Don, Lynn, Bert and A. K. Toney. She is survived by her son, G. Roland Crockett, II, DDS and wife, Kendra of Wayne, WV; her grandson, Tyler Heath Crockett and wife, Amie of Huntington, WV; a sister, Olive Booth of Mobile, AL; and three brothers, Kyer Toney and wife, Corine of Cumming, GA, Jim Toney and wife, Dorothy of McKinney, TX, Gary Toney and wife, Judy of Brighton, MI; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. friends called from 6 to 8 pm Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wayne United Methodist Church, PO Box 246 Wayne WV 25570

JAMES JAY "JJ" MATTOX, 49, of East Lynn, son of Shirley Mae Hamilton, died Oct. 20, 2015, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Reger Funeral Chapel; burial will be in Burlington-Greenlawn Cemetery, Burlington, Ohio. Visitation two hours before service. www. regerfh.com

WILLIAM R. WRIGHT, 92, of Kenova, uncle of Judy Sullivan of Ironton and Jim Wright of Iowa Park, Texas, died Oct. 20, 2015, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, West Virginia National Cemetery, Grafton, W.Va. www.klingelcarpenter.com.

EDSEL BENSON "BILL" HARLESS, 91, of Lavalette, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born August 24, 1924 in Branchland, WV, a son of the late enos and Pansy Vickers Harless. "Bill" was a retired welder for Connor Steel. His wife, Mary Madeline Harless also preceded him in death, along with four brothers, Gary "Gay", Earl, Verlin and Edman "Buddy" Harless. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Baumgardner and husband, Charles of Lavalette, WV, Rebecca Taylor and husband, Byron of Oxford, OH; a proud grandfather of John and Shawn Hunter, Adam and Tyler Lycans and was blessed with great-grandchildren, TC, Johnathon, Jenelle, Mikayla, Madaline "Maddie" Hunter, Nicholas, Landen and Rebecca Madalynn Lycans; and two great-great grandchildren, Ivan Hunter and Bently Adams; three brothers, Carmie Harless of Ona, WV, Leon Harless of Huntington, WV and Darold Harless of Mansfield, OH. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. Burial will follow at Crooks Cemetery, Huntington, WV. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: West Virginia State Chapter of the National Wild Life Turkey federation (NWTf), Attention: Bob farkasowsky, 322 Pennsylvania Avenue, Bridgeport, WV 26330.

ELBERT A. "TODD" WELLMAN, 82, of Fort Gay, W.V. passed away at The Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa, Ky, on October 22, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Todd was born June 17, 1933 in fort Gay, WV. a son of the late Fred and Zepha Frasher Wellman. He was retired from Wayne County Board of education maintenance department, after 35 years, from August 1954 - June 1989. Todd was a very unique person. Always "fixing" things and coming up with his own homemade remedies. He will be sadly missed in his neighborhood, by a host of family, friends, and special caregivers, Tommy Pennington, Joe Crawford, and Lucian "Ooger" Workman. He was loved by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Alfred Wellman, an infant sister, and sister Ethel Hazlett. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Young funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Frasher Cemetery, Fort Gay. Visitation will be 6:00 til 9:00 pm Saturday at Young funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, Ky.

JOYCE SMITH EARP, 86, of Hedgesville, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Ravenswood (Maryland) Center. Born Nov. 28, 1928, in Fort Gay, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Ed Smith and Shirley Waller Smith. She was of the United Methodist faith. She is survived by her son, Marcus Avery Earp IV of Hedgesville; daughter, Kathryn Earp Spradling and husband, Richard, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Jamie Michelle Fraley-Wagner and husband, Jacob, and Jonathan Marcus Earp; two great-grandchildren, Avery Wagner and Emma Wagner; and sister, JoAnn Smith Bartram of Huntington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Marcus Avery Earp III; brother, Edward Smith; and sister, June Leverton. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg, West Virginia. Online condolences may be offered at www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com.

MICHAEL LEE WILLIAMSON, 69, of Wayne, WV, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at River’s Bend Health Care Center, South Point, Ohio. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Pastor Michael Dillon officiating. Burial followed at John Perry Cemetery, Genoa, with military graveside rites conducted by VFW Post #6878. Micheal was born on January 18, 1946 in Huntington, to the late Marshall and Margaret Gebhardt Williamson. He worked as a data processing manager for Ross Brothers Construction and was a member of Harmony Freewill Baptist Church. Micheal was a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman having served in Vietnam where he was awarded the Silver Star and two Purple Hearts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Daniel Williamson. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years Mary Kathelene Perry Williamson, two sons Marshall Curtis Williamson of Norfolk, VA and Micheal Scott Williamson of Hayward, CA. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kristiane, Marshall Scott, Allison, Micheal Dean and Emma.

JOHNNIE PINSON, 69, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born March 5, 1946 at Genoa, W.Va., a son of the late Gracie and Jay Pinson. His sister, Georgia Shreeve also preceded him in death along with two brothers, James Pinson and infant Mont Sias. He leaves behind four sisters, Mary Copley of Rittman, Oh., Dakota Copley of Nashville, Tenn., Jayetta McClellan of Huntington, W.Va., and Effie Rakes of Kenova; four brothers, Fred Sias of Kenova, Jessie Pinson of Genoa, W.Va., Harley Pinson of Indianapolis, Ind., and Ira Pinson of Indiana; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Cox Cemetery, Genoa. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

OLIVE M. FERGUSON, 84 of East Lynn, WV, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 24, 2015 at The Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Friends called from 11 to 1 pm Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. A private graveside service will be conducted for the family at Four Oaks Cemetery by Pastor Roger Perry. She was born June 22, 1931 in East Lynn, WV, a daughter of the late Wetzel and Dora Skeens Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Ferguson; a grandson, Jackie Alan Adams; a brother, John "Nick" Ferguson; three sisters, Lois Sutherland, June Webb and Sylvia Thompson. Survivors include her husband, Elba G. Ferguson; five children, Elba Gordon Ferguson, Jr., David (Brenda) Ferguson, Sherry (Harry) Mills, Dora (Paul) Young and Eva (Michael) Astorri, all of East Lynn, WV; eight grandchildren, Melissa Ferguson and Walter Adkins, Jennifer (Toney) Atkins, David Ferguson and Angel Adkins, Brandon (Sarah) Adams, Jeremy (Amber) Adams, Lee (Jamie) Keefer, Amanda (Brett) Bocook, Maegan Astorri; and ten great grandchildren, Kyler Atkins, Kameron Atkins, Jaci Atkins, Addison Bocook, Ava Bocook, Madilynn Adams, McKenzie Adams, Paislea Adams, Alexis Keefer and Olivia Keefer, three sisters, Reba Davis, Faye Kaufman, both of Wayne, WV and Shirley (Jim) Smith of Lavalette, WV; along with a host of nieces, nephew and friends.

ORETHA SALMONS FLUTY, 91, of Stepptown, WV; went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center of Louisa, KY. She was born on January 25, 1924 in Wayne Co., WV; she was a daughter of the late Patrick Henry and Myrtle Stepp Salmons. She was a teachers aid in Wayne County and a housewife and she was a member of the Riverview United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Fluty on November 21, 2005. Oretha is survived by her sons; Dale (Jenny) Fluty of Stepptown, WV and Patrick (Mary) Fluty of Dunlow, WV. She also survived by 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-greatgrandchild. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 11:00am at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Warfield Chapel with Ken Allen officiating. Burial followed in the Sartin, Napier, Fluty Cemetery of Stepptown, WV. Visitation was from 6-9 pm Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, KY.

FLO ELIZABETH ROSS, 81, formerly of Lavalette, WV, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015 at Heritage Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Rick Perdue officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV. Flo was born on April 22, 1934, in Wayne, WV, to the late Georgia E. Bradshaw. She was a homemaker and previously worked at Cabell Huntington Hospital. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Oscar Kenneth Ross and her son James Kenneth Ross. Survivors include two daughters Brenda Nelson (Jesse B. Belcher) of Lavalette, WV, Lesa Lucas of Proctorville, Ohio, five grandchildren Beth (Chris) Akers, Kimberly (Paul) Hazinski, Christopher William "Buddy" (Brittany) Lucas, James "Jamie" Ross, Michael Ross, and four great grandchildren Christopher and Abigail Hazinski, Hunter Nelson and Kaylee Akers. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home.

JIMMIE LEE MILLER, 63, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Monday, October 26, 2015, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Thursday at the Mt. Hope Church, Ripley, W.Va., by Rev. David Hinzman. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. He was born May 14, 1952, in Roane County, W.Va., a son of Crystal Miller of Huntington and the late Herbert Miller. He was a retired employee of Columbia Gas Company. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother Herbert Eugene Miller. In addition to his mother, survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Eric Miller of Kenova and Jason and Alisha Miller of Kentucky; a daughter Leigh Ann Adkins of Kenova; seven grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law Larry and Marisa Miller of Chesapeake, Ohio; two nieces and four nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington and from 11 a.m. until service time Thursday at the Mt. Hope Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

JAMES A. PERRY, JR., 83, of Ft. Gay, WV, passed on to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Elders Roger Maynard, Tony Clay and Orville Damron officiating. Burial will follow at the Bill Perry Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. He was born June 2, 1932 in Wayne County, WV, a son of the late James and Janivee Jude Perry. James was a long time educator, teaching in a one room school at Wellsbranch, Dunlow, WV. He went on to teach at Crum High School, where he also coached football 17 years assisted by his brother Woodrow Perry. In 1965 they won the championship and placed runner up in 1966. James never had a losing season in 17 years. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, a 32nd degree Mason of Jewel Lodge in Crum, WV and a member of Echo United Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by seven brothers, William Harrison, Clarence, Raymond, Curtis, Woodrow, Glenn and Clyde and one sister Hazel Perry Vincent Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Noreda Maynard Perry, two sons Gary (Lorri) Perry of Crum, WV and Tim (Teresa) Perry of Ashton, WV, 4 grandchildren Justin Perry, Alicia Perry (Jason) Powell, Kala Perry (Mason) Napier and Lance Perry. He also leaves behind 5 great grandchildren whom he adored, Logan and Connor Powell, Chase and Reece Napier and Blair Perry. Also surviving is a brother Verland Perry of Kenova, WV. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

JAMES STEVEN WILLIAMSON, 60, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Friday October 30, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Donald Wells officiating. Interment will follow in the Corns Herald Family Cemetery in Crum. James was born March 27, 1955 in Cabell County, W Va. a son of James and Mary Herald Williamson of Kenova. He was a retired press operator with Minute-Man Press and was a coal miner and member of the UMWA in his earlier years. James was an avid fan of Marshall University football and loved to fish and spend time with his children and grandchildren. Besides his parents he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law James Steven Williamson II (Jennifer Nicole) of Harts, WVa.; one daughter Aimee Williamson Smith of Logan, WVa.; four grandsons Caleb James Williamson, James Lee Smith III, Jacob Steven Williamson and Derrick Paul Smith. He is also survived by two brothers and one sister-in-law Carter Williamson of Kenova, WVa. and Robert Williamson (Connie) of Prichard, WVa.; two sisters and brothers-in-law Karen Adkins (Bobby) of Huntington, WVa. and Kathy Crittendon (Benny) of Kenova, WVa.; several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and several Very special friends whom he loved dearly. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Friday October 30, 2015 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova.

OMER MASON BUNN, 93 years of age, of Abingdon, Virginia and formerly of Grundy, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. He was born June 30, 1922, on Beech Fork in Lavalette, West Virginia, the son of Eris and Ina Davis Bunn. Omer was married 61 years to Sadie Fry Bunn until her passing in 2003. Omer served his country in World War II as a surgical technician with the 621st Medical Clearing Company of the United States Army in the European Theater. He participated in D-Day and Battle of the Bulge. Omer held five battle stars for his participation in the fighting at Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was a coal operator for 55 years, starting in East Lynn, W.Va., shortly after discharge from the Army. Omer later had mining operations in Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky. He served for 14 years as a Board Member on the State of Virginia Port Authority. Omer was honored as the recipient of West Virginia Coal Miners Hall of Fame in 2005, and he served as the first President of Miners & Merchants (now TruPoint) Bank in Grundy. He was a member of Grundy Baptist Church. Omer was preceded in death by his wife Sadie; his parents; his brothers Maxwell Bunn, Benny Bunn, Delmus Bunn and Homer Bunn; and his sisters Claudia Dunkle and Zelda Bunn. He is survived by his children Edwin Bunn (Lynn), James Omer Bunn (Kay) and Brenda Polly Cardwell; his grandchildren Jane Menard, Nick Cardwell, Jim Bunn II, Becky Pittman, Joseph Bunn, Katy Davidson, and Andy Bunn; sister Joann Ross; and 14 great-grandchildren. The family would like to recognize his special friend and nurse Lucy Looney; caregivers Bradley Nuckles, Andy Bunn, Donna Osborne, Rhonda Wade, Nancy Reese, Barbara Rutledge and Naomi Barrett; and all of his nurses with Wellmont Hospice. The family of Omer Bunn will greet friends on Friday, October 30, 2015, at Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church, 136 East Main Street, Abingdon, Va., from 5 to 7 p.m., with the funeral service at 7 p.m. The service will be officiated by the Rev. Tim Reynolds. The burial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2015, at East Lynn Memorial Gardens in East Lynn, W.Va., where military rites will be offered by American Legion Post 93. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steeles Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Those wishing to share memories and express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. Mr. Bunn and his family are in the care of Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).

ROY VICTOR DISHMAN of Huntington, W.Va.,beloved father and grandfather, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on May 26, 2015. Roy was born in Kenova, West Virginia on December 25, 1945, to Therman Bud and Exer Louise Dishman. Roy worked for Armco/AK Steel and served in the Army Reserves and Air Force for 26 years. Members of the Honor Guard from American Legion Post #93 Kenova, will conduct graveside rites. He is preceded in death by sisters Linda Kay Blackmon, Thelma May Basenback; brothers Darvin Ray, Thurman W.; parents Therman Bud and Exer Louise Dishman. He is survived by his children Keith Dishman (Wendy), Lisa Dishman, and Angela Walters (Robert) and grandchildren; his sister Nancy Brauer in Texas and brother Harry Dishman in Washington; and numerous nephews and nieces. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2015, at Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va., with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

ROSS WILSON, 86, of Genoa, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 31, 2015. He was born November 20, 1928 at Genoa, a son of the late Taylor and Annie Ferguson Wilson. His wife Grace Wilson also preceded him in death along with five brothers and sisters-in-law, Clyde Wilson (Mildred), Edgar Wilson (Viola), Herman Wilson (Esta), Willard Wilson (Susie), and Earl Wilson (Rosie); two sisters and brothers-in-law, Edith Saal (Ernest) and Ona Scraggs (Virgil); a granddaughter, Kelly Dawn Wilson; and a granddaughter-in-law, Alisha Renee Wilson. Ross retired from the Wayne County Board of Education where he was a bus driver for 24 years, and was a member of Wilson Chapel Church on Tolsia Highway, W.Va. He leaves behind his three sons, Robert Lee Wilson and wife Melba Berry Wilson, Don Edward Wilson and wife Edna Crabtree Wilson, and Billy Lynn Wilson and wife Darlene Mills Wilson, all of Genoa; three grandchildren, Sherry L. Fruth (Rob), Brian E. Wilson (Erin), and Billy L. Wilson II; six great grandchildren, Bret Michael Eaves (Brook), Ciana Grace Eaves, Melany Elizabeth Wilson, Gabriel Brook Wilson, Billy L. Wilson III, and his namesake, Elijah Ross Wilson; and one great grandson, Aiden Michael Eaves. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Copley and Pastor Lemuel Little officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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