Obituaries
courtesy The Wayne County News and The Huntington Herald Dispatch and other
sources.
These obituaries
for the month of March were compiled by
Howard Osburn
JOHNNY ODELL LINVILLE, 68, Kermit, West Virginia went home to
be with the Lord on March 1, 2016. Born April 29, 1947 to the late Lenhart and
Hazel Linville. Johnny was loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a
member the Kermit United Baptist Church. He will always be remembered for his
love and dedication to his community and town which was shown for his 19 years
service, 17 years of that serving as Mayor. He always took great pride in his
home town and it was evident through all who knew him. In addition to his
parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Tony “Lyle” Linville and a niece,
Teresa Linville Gerlich both from Texas. Johnny is survived by his loving wife
of 49 years, Dorthy Spaulding Linville of Kermit, West Virginia and daughter,
Rhonda Gail Linville Muncy, son in law, Gabe Muncy and Grandson, John Alex Muncy
all of Greyeagle, West Virginia. He is also survived by brothers; Lenhart Jr.
(Shirley) Linville, Otis (Phyllis) Linville both Stepptown, West Virginia and
Jimmy (Judy) Linville of Leander, Kentucky, sister; Goldie Linville (Scott)
Adkins of Hamlin, West Virginia and Patty Linville Chapman of Greyeagle, West
Virginia along with a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
conducted at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in
Warfield, Kentucky Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Freddie Messer
officiating. Burial followed at the Muncy Family Cemetery in Greyeagle, West
Virginia. Friends called at the Warfield Chapel Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from
6:00-9:00pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham
Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.
MATTHEW RAYMOND HODGE, 39, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, March 1,
2016 at Heritage Center, Huntington, W.Va., after an extended illness. Matthew
was born to Barbara "nee Rowe" and James H. Hodge on July 30, 1976. Matt was a
1994 graduate of Buffalo High School. He was preceded in death by his beloved
mother, Barbara Ann Hodge; his maternal grandfather Earsel Rowe; and paternal
grandparents Homer and Viola "nee Meredith" Hodge. Matt is survived by his
fiancée Michelle Taylor of Barboursville; sons Trent and Trevor Hodge of
Huntington; his father and step-mother James and Deborah Hodge of Huntington,
W.Va.; brothers Jim (Sara) Hodge and Robert Hodge, both of Huntington, W.Va.;
beloved grandmother Leota Rowe; special aunt Kim (Brian) Akers of Somerset, Ky.;
special uncle Cecil Rowe of Huntington; special nieces Brittany, Lauren,
Victoria, Skylar, Taylor and Aubrey Hodge. all of Huntington. Matt also leaves
behind Michelle's two children, Roy and Savannah Taylor, whom he thought of and
loved as his own; and a host of extended family and friends. Also, Matt leaves
behind his beloved dogs, Molly and Roxi. Matt was a wonderful and loving son,
father, brother, grandson, nephew, brother-in-law and friend to all who knew
him. The greatest joy of his life was his family. Matt loved all things sports
and was a rabid University of Oklahoma "Sooners" fan. He also loved playing in
his family's extremely competitive ping pong games anytime they were together.
The games will never be the same without him. The family would like to thank the
staff at Heritage Center in Huntington for their care and devotion to Matt
during his year-long illness; particularly, John, Buddy and Don. According to
his wishes, Matthew was cremated. A memorial service to honor Matthew's life
will be held 3 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory,
Proctorville, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday,
March 11, 2016, at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family
at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
IVAN DALE CHATTERTON, 77, of Huntington, passed away on Thursday March 3, 2016
at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday,
March 6, 2016 at 3 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Scott Duncan.
Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery, Maple Hill Section. Ivan was born on
December 13, 1938 in Wayne County the son of the late Jennings and Emma Liza
Taylor Chatterton. He was a retired machine operator with Owens Illinois. He is
survived by his wife of 56 years Mary Ann Smith Chatterton; son and daughter in
law Dale and Tina Chatterton of Huntington; daughters and son in law Debra
Campbell of Huntington and Mitzi and Tom Nelson of Avon, Ind.; ten grandchildren
Aaron and Sharon Campbell, Alex Campbell, Devin and Cailin Chatterton, Morgan
Hall and Nicole, Addison Hall and Sloane, Julian Hall, Harrison Nelson, Ashton
and Olivia Nelson; two great-grandchildren, Kanen and Ivanna; and one brother
Jennings Chatterton of Fla. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time on
Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made
to the family at www.regerfh.com.
ETHEL SWORD PORTER, 84, of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Fort Gay, WV passed away
March 3, 2014 following a brief illness. Ethel was preceded in death by her
husband Rev. Fred Porter and son Jim Porter. Survivors include her loving
children Debbie Wilfong, Joe (Sue), Chuck (Sandy), Angel Boll (Rev. Rich); dear
grandmother of Judy Keaney (Kevin), Kevin Wilfong (Heather), Todd Wilfong
(Monique), Derrick Porter, Tyler Boll, DeAndria Porter, Savannah Boll, Vanessa
Jolene Porter, Emma Boll, Craig (Brittany) Sturgill, Cady (Josh) Sanicky and
Colton Sturgill (fiancée Kayla Kish). Great Grandmother of Aliyah, Karl and
Milahni. Sister to Fern Slone, Carol Porter, and Sharon Collins. And a host of
dear friends and family. Funeral services were held on Tuesday March 8th at
10:00 am at the Wilson Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Workman Cemetery at
Radnor, WV. Friends called the family from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday March 7th
at the Wilson Funeral Home.
JEWELL AKERS, 93, of Prichard, W.Va., WW II veteran, passed away at the
Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center on March 5, 2016. There will be no
visitation or funeral service. He was the son of the late Fred and Viola Artrip
Akers. He was also preceded in death by his wife Ruby Arlene McKenzie Akers and
a son Richard Akers Sr. Survivors include one son, Danny Akers of Kenova and two
daughters, Lola (David) Jobe of Ceredo and Dianne (Rick) Davis of Proctorville,
Ohio; three grandchildren and a very special granddaughter Tara Leigh Porter;
and eight great-grandchildren. There will be a private family graveside service
Tuesday. Rollins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences
may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
ESTEL CATHERINE McCOY SUITER, 89, of South Point, Ohio, formerly of Chesapeake,
Ohio, went home to her heavenly father on Saturday, March 5, 2016, with her
loving family by her side. She was born in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the
late Thomas and Florida Ramey McCoy. Her husband Gordon "Tommy" Suiter, along
with three brothers, James "Lefty," Julian "Doodle" and Junior McCoy; and one
sister, Phyllis McCoy Keeney. Estel was a 1946 graduate of Chesapeake High
School and a homemaker. She was also a long time member of Big Branch United
Methodist Church, Chesapeake, and attended Sheridan Freewill Baptist Church of
South Point in her later years. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Gail
Suiter of Nicholasville, Ky.; two sisters, Sarah Barrett of Chesapeake, and
Violet Mae (Jack) Davis of Huntington, W.Va.; one brother, Carl Edward McCoy of
Metaire, La.; special niece Bettina McCoy; and a host of nieces, nephews, and
friends. The family of Mrs. Suiter would like to extend their thanks to the
staffs of Heartland of Riverview and Cabell Huntington Hospital for their care.
Private family services will be conducted with burial following at Rome
Cemetery. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., is honored to serve the
Suiter family.
FLORENCE GAIL MAYBERRY, age 62, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by
family and lots of love on March 5, 2016 after a long and brave battle with
cancer. Born April 24, 1953 at home in Kermit, WV to Floyd and Grace Smith. She
is survived by her husband Mitchell Mayberry, daughter Amy Gall (Mark), two
amazing grandsons who were the light of her life, Jacob and Travis, two well
loved dogs Katie Bug and Daisy, siblings Wanda Hughes of Monaville, WV, Albert
Smith of Kermit, WV, Donald Smith of Ft. Gay, WV, Floyd Smith Jr (Alice) of
Kermit, WV, Lonnie Smith (Rosalea) of Lovely, KY, Kenny Smith (Leslee) of
Huntington, WV, Sharon Kay Sparks (Bob) of Kenova, WV, brother in law Tom
Mayberry (Sandra) of Lexington, KY, sister in law Sherri Mayberry-New (Tom) of
Sparta, TN and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends who loved her dearly.
Preceded in death by parents Floyd and Grace Smith, brothers Ronnie Smith,
Robert Smith, Clyde Smith and sisters Easter Ann Smith, Oma Kirk, and Janet
Weaver. Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 8 2016 from 5-8 pm at Lovely
Freewill Baptist Church 1681 Riverfront Rd. Lovely, KY 41231 and funeral
services will be held Wednesday, March 9 2016 at 1:00 pm.
With the greatest sorrow of sorrows, ARTHUR GREGORY CRIGGER (spouse Angela) of
Kermit, WV; James Bradley Crigger (spouse Annetta) of Kermit; WV and Kara Leigh
Crigger Porter (spouse Augustus Jr.) of Dunlow, WV, announce the death of their
precious father, Arthur Lee (Art) Crigger at the age of 82. Art also leaves
behind daughters Tina Maria Maynard (spouse Doug) of Milton, WV; Patricia Ann
Crigger Titran (spouse Drew) of MI; and Angela Dawn Estepp (spouse Christopher)
of NC. Art’s love for all children is shown in his extra special love of his
grandchildren: Jamie Ray Crigger, Chandra Leigh Crigger Kirk; Tarryn Lenae
Porter; Jacob Tanner Porter; Shawn Douglas Maynard; Kristen Estepp, and his
great grandchildren: Amber Ledson Parsley; Alexis Salmons; Kaylee Salmons;
Leandra Kirk; Nataleigh Kirk; Carsen Kirk; Tanner Porter; Maria Stepp; Evan
Maynard; Christian Maynard; and Brentley Parsley. Art was born at home in
McAndrews, KY on July 14, 1933 to Orison Crigger and Edna Emma Ball Crigger. One
of eight siblings, Art leaves behind two sisters Sue Crigger Allen (spouse
Henry) of Orangeburg, SC and Mary Lou Crigger Reed (spouse Ron) of Ft Walton
Beach, FL. Other survivors include sisters-in-law: Marcella Stepp of Erlanger,
KY; Bonnie Crigger of Danville KY, Elaine Crigger of Lecanto, FL; and June Stepp
of Akron, OH. Art also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, special
cousins and a host of friends. During his 82 years, Art wore many hats; as a
young man just out of high school, he drove a milk truck where he met the love
of his life, a young school teacher, Dortha Jean Stepp. Art chose to serve his
country by enlisting in the U.S. Army where he completed a tour in South Korea.
After his Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army, he attended the Huntington
Barber College and went on to operate and manage the Wheeling Barber College.
Upon Art’s return to Kermit, WV, he opened and operated three small businesses:
a barbershop, restaurant and gas station. After the passing of his wife, Art
began another career in heavy equipment operations in the mining industry where
he earned the nickname “highway man;” this career change afforded him the
opportunity to enjoy another of his passions--the great outdoors. Due to Art’s
passion for community service and improvement, he made the time to serve his
community, Kermit, WV, in the capacity of Mayor, and he was recognized for his
many outstanding accomplishments through his appointment as a Kentucky Colonel.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Dortha Jean
Stepp Crigger, one infant son, Ronald Bartley Crigger, four brothers: Robert
Eugene Crigger; Donald Ray Crigger; Bobby Kenneth Crigger; and William Darrell
Crigger, one infant sister, Irene Ruth Crigger; a brother in law, James Walter
Stepp Jr.; mother-in-law, Lena Romans Stepp and father-in-law, James Walter
Stepp. Friends may visit at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond- Callaham
Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the Kermit United Methodist Church in Kermit,
West Virginia on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Bobby Perry and Eugene
Sammons officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. View Memory Gardens in Maher,
West Virginia. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham
Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.
LILLIAN MARIE BROWN, 102, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday March
5, 2016 following a brief illness. Lillian was born Oct. 14, 1913 at Dunlow, WV
the daughter of the late Charles Wesley and Sarah Perry Asbury. She was a
retired Post Mistress and School Teacher and was the oldest living member of the
Fairmont United Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in
death by her husband Charles Thomas (Tom) Brown; a daughter Phyllis Imojean
Zanolini-Moulder; and grandchildren Edna Marie Harold, Rebecca Lee Livingston,
Tiffany Lynn Zanolini, and Lola Leigh Phillips. She is also preceded in death by
her sisters Billie Runyon, Reba Kobliska, and Charlene Hyden; brothers Perry
Asbury, Curtis Asbury, Thomas Asbury, James Asbury, Jack Asbury, and Neal
Asbury. She is survived by five children Sara Isabell Herald and husband Wayne,
James Thomas Brown and wife Glennda, Arlene Sue Igel and husband George, Stephen
Denny Brown and wife Josephine, and John Charles Brown and wife Pamela; two
siblings Connie Kenny and Ted Asbury and wife Ailene; 16 grandchildren, 35 great
grandchildren, and 37 great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday March 8th at 1:00 pm at the
Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Denny Brown and Pastor Jess Allen officiating.
Burial will follow in the Asbury Cemetery at Dunlow, WV. Friends may visit the
family on Monday March 7th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home.
HERSEL LEE BREWER, 76, of Junction City, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 5,
2016. Hersel was born March 8, 1939 at Tick Ridge, Wilsondale, Wayne County West
Virginia, a son of the late William R. “Bill” and Lillian “Sis” Spaulding
Brewer. Hersel was a veteran of the Gulf War and retired from the United States
Army in 1994. Hersel was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents,
William R. “Bill” and Lillian “Sis” Brewer, he was preceded in death by,
daughter in law, Gina Brewer. Survivors include, Chae Beasley and Dora Mae
Brewer; daughter, Missy (Jay) Burnside; son, Bill (Valarie) Brewer; siblings,
Lula (Eugene) Justice of Kermit, WV.; Darrell (Etta Mae) Brewer of Prichard,
WV.; Billy Joe Brewer of Prichard, WV.; Roger (Sally) Brewer of Prichard, WV.;
Ava (Carl) Hardwick of Cardington, Ohio; Charles H. (Fontella) Brewer of Fort
Gay, WV.; 6 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren, 5 nieces, 6 nephews and a host
of family and friends from his youth. Funeral services were conducted 11:00 am
Friday, March 11, 2016 at Prichard Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Tony
Perry officiating. Burial followed at the Marcum Cemetery, Tick Ridge,
Wilsondale, WV.. Visitation was after 6:00 PM Thursday (family at 5:00 PM) March
10, 2016 at Prichard Freewill Baptist Church, Prichard, WV. Young Funeral Home
in charge of arrangements. Friends may leave online condolences at http://www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com
JOHN ROBERT CRICKS, 44, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at
home. He was born December 7, 1971 in Akron Ohio and worked in the maintenance
industry. His mother, Linda Kay Cricks preceded him in death, along with his
aunt Deloris Cricks, his cousin Brad Stapleton, and Jan Schall. He leaves behind
his father, John Robert Lawson of Wayne; five brothers and sisters, Mark Joseph
Cricks of Wayne, Theresa Marie Cricks (Rick Followay) of Huntington, W.Va.,
Larry Edward (Bertha) Cricks, Melinda Kay Cricks (Brad Lambert), and Jimmy Lee
Cricks, all of Wayne; seven nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved, Gregory
Anthony White, Kristin Rose White, Brittany Ann (Cody) Nance, Ryan Austin
Cricks, Tyler Edward Cricks, Emily Paige Cricks, and Xavier Whitley Cricks; a
great niece and nephew on the way; special friends Josh Thompson, Zaiah Rakes,
the Stapleton family; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; and many good friends.
Private services will be held at a later date. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is
honored to serve the Cricks family.
WARREN TETZLAFF, 70, of Wayne, widower of Barbara Tetzlaff, died March 6, 2016.
Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
JAMES "JIMMY" EUSTACE MARSHALL, 75, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the
Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington,
W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at
Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Randy Osburn and Preacher Roger
Watts officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, with
military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 93. Jimmy was born
November 17, 1940, in Wayne to the late Eustace and Marie Frasher Marshall. He
was a member of Wayne Community Church, was an Army veteran and retired from CSX
where he worked as a stationary engineer. Survivors include his loving wife of
36 years, Connie Watts Marshall; daughters Lilly Browning (Donald), Bethany
Stamper (Adam), all of Wayne, Kim Metek (Bob) and Ronda Smelko (Al), all of
Medina, Ohio; grandchildren Reagan and Ryleigh Stamper, Abby and Maddie
Browning, Shelby Metek, Jaymes Bradley Gaines and Amanda DiDonato (Vinnie);
great-grandchildren Archie and Hank DiDonato and Kaiden Bates. Also surviving
are his three sisters, Linda Pasley Bradshaw, Ann Alexander, both of Huntington
and Brenda Dunn (Jim) of Marshallville, Ohio; and three brothers, Bill Marshall
of Milton, W.Va., Donald Marshall of Elyria, Ohio and Paul Marshall (Mabel) of
Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three
sisters, Freda Dorlon, Patty Frye and Maxine Morgan and brother Lowell Marshall.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff at St. Mary's Home Health
(Shiloh and Josh), and the 3rd floor staff at St. Mary's Medical Center. Friends
may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Our precious mother and grandmother, CORA ALICE OSBURN WITHERS, 79, of
Fayetteville, WV - having believed the words of Philippians 1:21 "For to me, to
live is Christ and to die is gain," died on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at her home.
Born October 9, 1936, at Logan, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Wayne
and Zell Toppins Osburn. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse having last
worked for Fayette Continuous Care. Cora was a member of the Fayetteville
Baptist Church and Son Shine Mission Circle. She was preceded in death by her
husband Rev. Bill L. Withers and siblings Zara Osburn, Hilie Curry and Frank
Osburn and wife Bea. Left to cherish her memory are her loving family which
includes one son, David Withers and wife Barbara of Huntington; daughters
Rebecca Rector and husband Timothy of Beckley, W.Va., Bethanie Wood and husband
Robert of Saginaw, Mich., and Amanda Wood and husband Gregory of Cool Ridge,
W.Va.; and sisters Minnie Stapleton of Lexington, Ky., Thelma McGlothlin and
husband Ed of Dumfries, Va,, Mary Belle Williams of Ona, W.Va., Rosalie Lambert
and husband Ed of Ona and Bonnie Hardin and husband Ed of Kansas City, Mo.;
grandchildren David Withers II and wife Nikki of Proctorville, Ohio, Jamie
Withers and wife Amanda of Billings, Mont., Adrienne Berry and husband Timothy
of Beckley, Megan Knight and husband Bryan of Vienna, W.Va., Matthew Withers and
wife Brittani of Bridgman, Mich., Johnathan Wood of Saginaw, Mich., Nathan Wood
and wife Samantha of Daniels, W.Va., Cori Wood of Saginaw, Mich., Whitney
Williams of Flat Top, W.Va., and Alaina Wood of Cool Ridge; 16
great-grandchildren; and her four loving and faithful caregivers, Peggy Dawson,
Cindy Hewitt, Jinny Redden and Billy Myers. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Fayetteville Baptist Church with Pastor Ron George
and Pastor Harry Fuller officiating. Burial will be at Huse Memorial Park,
Fayetteville. Friends may call from noon until service time on Friday at the
church. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers with honorary pallbearers being
Cora's dear Christian sisters of the Fayetteville Baptist Church Son Shine
Circle. In lieu of flowers contributions are encouraged to enhance the WV
Baptist Camp at Cowen through the Withers Family Memorial Fund, PO Box 1019,
Parkersburg, WV 26102. Online condolences may be sent at
www.tyreefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, W.Va.
LOUISE COMPTON, 92, of Louisa, KY died March 7, 2016 at Community Hospice Care
Center in Ashland, KY. Born June 27, 1923 in Weeksbury, KY, she was the daughter
of the late Leo Branham and the late Ethel Cyrus Branham Massey. She was
bookkeeper and co-owner with her husband Wayne Compton of Central Service, a
well-known business in Louisa for many years. She was also preceded in death by
her husband, Wayne Scott Compton; her son, Joe Wayne Compton; and two brothers,
Joe Frank Branham and Clarence Leo “Jack” Branham. Survivors include her
daughter, Janice Lee Compton Cornwell (Randall) of Chattanooga, TN; her
grandchildren, Joe Wayne Compton II (Friederike) of Berlin, Germany, Elizabeth
Louise Compton of Louisa, KY, and Phillip Ross Compton of Lexington, KY; her
great-grandchildren, Marlene Sophie Compton, Charlotte Isabel Compton and
Phillip Scott Compton, all of Berlin, Germany; her sister, Gertrude Kelley of
Columbus, OH., and her daughter-in-law, Carol Ann Compton. She was a graduate of
the 1941 class of Louisa High School. Before her marriage she was a bookkeeper
for Island Creek Coal Company in Logan, WV. She was a long-time member of Louisa
First Baptist Church and faithful worker in the church during the years when her
family was young, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for
the youngest children. Her family and home were always the primary focus in her
life. She enjoyed making improvements to her home and through the years restored
many pieces of antique furniture. She was skilled at sewing and needlework and
made many quilts and afghans for family and friends. Visitation will be
Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 6-9 pm at Young Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be at the Young Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 1:00 pm,
with Pastor Chuck Price officiating, followed by internment at the Cyrus Family
Cemetery Louisa, KY.
LARRY GAIL OSBURN, 68, of Huntington, WV passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 at
his residence. There will be no visitation or services. Larry was born May 31,
1947 a son of the late Ottis and Lila Napier Osburn. He was the owner of the
Retail World of Dolls. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, James,
Thomas, and Bobby Osburn. Survivors include one brother Clinton Osburn of
Lavalette, WV and one sister Janis (Ray) McCoy of Hurricane, WV and several
nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation or services. Reger Funeral Home
is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to
www.regerfh.com.
KRISTI JO ALEXANDER, 37, of Huntington, died March 8, 2016. Service will be noon
Monday. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8
p.m. Sunday at Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home.
www.ferrell-chanbersfuneralhome.com.
DARRELL LEE RATLIFF, 60, of Kenova, WV, father of Amy Ratliff of Ashland KY died
March 8, 2016 at Arbors Nursing Home of Gallipolis, OH. He was born February 17,
1956 in Huntington, WV a son of the late Forrest Wesley and Dovetta Faye Mullens
Ratliff. Darrell had been a groundskeeper for the Greater Huntington Parks and
Recreation Board. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday March 12, 2016
at 11:00 a.m. at Docks Creek Cemetery Mausoleum in Kenova, WV with Pastor Jim
Richards officiating. There will be no visitation. Rollins Funeral Home in
Kenova is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be
expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
BETTY LOU SALMONS, 72, of Marysville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at
Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Betty was born June 19,
1943 in Webb, WV. a daughter of the late Monroe and Sarah Chaffin Copley. Betty
was self employed and a homemaker. Betty was a member of the Church of God in
Lancaster, Ohio. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son,
William Lyn Salmons; siblings, Earnest Copley, Reba Bowen, Junior Copley, and
Virginia Copley. Survivors include, her loving husband of 57 years, William
Salmons of Marysville, Ohio; three sons, Ricky G. Salmons, Billy Salmons, and
Philip Salmons all of Marysville, Ohio. Grandchildren, Crimson Salmons of
Marysville, Ohio; Sabrina Brean Salmons and Lance Salmons both of Bellefontaine,
Ohio; Christopher Salmons and Brandon Salmons both of Marysville, Ohio;
Siblings, Judy Daniels, Ralph Copley, Lexie Short, Ermel Copley, and Claude
Copley. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Saturday March 12, 2016 at
Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Curtis Ward officiating. Burial will
follow at the Webb Community Cemetery. Visitation was 6:00 until 9:00 PM Friday,
March 11, 2016 at Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky
NORMA JEAN CALDWELL WOOD, 87, of Huntington, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016,
in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday,
March 15, 2016, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Interment will follow in Maple
Hill Cemetery. Norma was born March 2, 1929, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter
of the late John and Martha Maynard Caldwell. Besides her parents, she was also
preceded in death by 18 siblings. Survivors include her beloved husband, Winford
E. Wood; a cherished son and daughter-in-law, Greg Wood (Vicki) of Huntington;
two sisters, Nora Hodge and Nellie Ferguson, both of Kenova; one brother, Luther
Ray Parsley of Norfolk, Va.; one grandson, Kyle Wood; and one great-grandson,
Shane Wood. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at
Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.rollinsfh.com.
PHYLLIS JEAN LEGG NEAL, 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at the
Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va., after an extended
illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Reger
Funeral Chapel by Pastor Willie May. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory
Gardens, Huntington. Phyllis was born on April 9, 1937, in Huntington, W.Va., a
daughter of Louise Lambert Legg of Huntington and the late Ralph Legg. She was a
loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and
friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She was a member of the Eastern
Star, Wayne Chapter No. 156. Phyllis was preceded in death by her father Ralph
Legg and sisters Norma Black and Barbara Ann Legg. Her beloved husband Robert L.
Neal of 56 years and a son Donald L. Neal predeceased her as well. In addition
to her mother, she is survived by one brother, Carl E. (Debbie) Legg; children
Shawnee J. Neal, Robert L. (Stephanie) Neal, Timothy L. (Julie) Neal and one
daughter-in-law, Tammy Neal. Additional survivors include grandchildren Jeremy,
TJ, Jessica, Brittany, Alex Savannah, Isaac and Summer; great-grandchildren
Jared, Ethan, Rebecca, Logan, Shay, Reagan and Gracyn survive as well and a
special niece Tammy Smith, several aunts, uncles cousins and friends. Friends
may call from 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at 11 a.m. at the Reger Funeral
Home. Flowers are welcome, however donations may be made to the Hospice House or
to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be made to www.regerfh.com.
VIOLA RAMEY SMITH, 91, of Proctorville, Ohio, loving mother and grandmother,
passed over to be united with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday March 9, 2016 at
Rivers Bend Health Care, South Point, Ohio. She was born January 22, 1925 in
Stiltner, W.Va., to the late Alonzo "Lon" Ramey and Cora Adams Ramey. She was
the fourth great-granddaughter of the Shawnee, Mary Blue Sky Cornstalk. She was
a homemaker, former employee of Bell Telephone, inspector/supervisor at the
Polan Industries in Huntington during World War II and volunteer for the Civil
Air Defense in Huntington during World War II. She was an honor student and a
graduate of Huntington High School, Huntington. She was the wife of David
Clifford Smith who passed over to be united with his Heavenly Father in 2014.
She is survived by a loving daughter, Dannis Jane Webb and son-in-law Scott
Preston Webb Jr.; two grandsons, David Scott Webb and his wife Laura Webb and
Dan Preston Webb and Amanda Long-Webb; three great-granddaughters, Grace
Gabriella, Taylor Anne and Morgan Katherine Webb; three great-grandsons, Hunter
Ky Webb, Nathaniel Hawk Webb and Kyle Jacob Preston; two honorary
great-grandsons Raine and Garrett Wireman; and brother-in-law Franklin Smith and
his wife Linda Smith of North Carolina; and many loving nieces and nephews. She
was a Christian by faith and was a member of the Central Church of the Nazarene.
Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday March 13, 2016 at Hall Funeral
Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, by her nephew Pastor Mike Smith. Burial
will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 1
to 2 p.m. Sunday March 13, 2016 at the funeral home. Condolences may be
expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
PERRY F. HUTCHISON, 64, of Englewood, Fla., went home to be with our Lord and
Savior on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood,
Fla. He was born October 3, 1951, in Huntington, W.Va., son of the late Carl and
Rose Brumfield Hutchison. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death a
sister Louise Hutchison; and a son Perry Fredrick Hutchison II. He is survived
by two brothers, Arnold (Peggy) Hutchison of South Point, Ohio, and Curtis
(Barb) Hutchison of Nokomis, Fla.; three sisters, Alice (Jerald) Bowen of
Huntington, W.Va., Marie (Jack) Rigney of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Pansey (Alan)
Albright of Proctorville, Ohio; three children, Michael Hutchison of Huntington,
W.Va., Immeka (Rick) Pyles of Fort Sill, Okla., and Monica Hutchison of
Huntington, W.Va.; six grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a host of
friends. Perry worked at A.M.S. Advanced Masonry Systems for eight years. A
graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Mount Vernon
Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va., with Rev. Paul officiating. Burial will follow. There
will be no visitation. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio,
assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the
family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
BELVA M. NAPIER, 88, of Logan, W.Va., widow of Calvin Napier, died March 10,
2016 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Service will be 1
p.m. Tuesday at Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Logan. Burial will follow in Carter
Cemetery on Hoover Fork at Harts, W.Va. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at
the funeral home. www.honakerfuneralhome.org.
PATRICIA ANN BRYANT, 66, of Kenova, wife of Charles Edward Bryant, died March
10, 2016. She was a teacher's aide at Prichard Elementary and attended the
Catlettsburg Church of God. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Ceredo-Kenova
Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery,
Kenova. www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
RITA EILEEN McCLOUD HARRIS, 55, of Kenova, WV, went to be with the Lord
Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Kings Daughters Medical Center. Mrs. Harris was born
October 26, 1960 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Virgil and Kathleen
Jarrell McCloud. Rita was a graduate of Buffalo High School and retired as a
Patient Care Specialist from St. Mary’s Hospital after 15 years of service. She
is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Darrell Harris and will surely be
missed. Also surviving are two daughters, Shirley Ann Spurr (Robert) of
Huntington, WV and Misty Chandler (Tim) of Lynden, WA; 14 grandchildren, and 6
great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Joe McCloud, Larry McCloud, and John McCloud,
all of Huntington, 4 sisters, Edna Jenkins of Wayne, WV, Marie Jacobs of
Huntington, Patty Heberlin of Huntington, and Evee Hesson of Florida and a host
of other loved ones and friends. Preceding her in death are her parents,
brothers, Virgil William McCloud, Randall McCloud, Jessie McCloud; and sisters,
Oleta Maynard and Doris Bryant. A Graveside Service for Mrs. Harris was held at
1:00 pm Tuesday March 15, 2016, at the KY Veterans Cemetery North East. with
Pastor Dean Kuhn officiating. Visiting hours were from 11:00 am until 12:3 0pm
Tuesday at the Neal Funeral Home, 2409 Center Street, Catlettsburg. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Catlettsburg Pentecostal Tabernacle, 305
36th Street, Catlettsburg, KY 41129. Condolences for the Harris family may be
left at: kilgorecollierfuneralhome.com.
SHELLEY RENEE MATHIS, 39, of Huntington, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016,
at Cabell Huntington Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at 11
a.m. Friday at the Jefferson Avenue Church of God by Pastor Greg Tomlinson and
Pastor Rod Justice. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va.
She was born March 16, 1976, in Huntington and was a homemaker. Survivors
include her mother and step-father Marta and Joel Hooker; father and step-mother
Roy Cassidy and Shela Clark; children Jonah (Amber) Mathis, Kassidy, Ainsley
Mathis and Rylee Spry; sister and brother-in-law Kristi and Rob Preston; nephews
Taylor and Dylan and her nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends all of
whom were very dear to her heart and she loved very much. Our Shelley was
selfless, thoughtful, loving, kind-hearted, devoted, gentle, generous, friendly,
supportive, humorous and caring. She touched the lives of so many and will be
missed greatly. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Jefferson
Avenue Church of God. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.
PATRICIA ANN BRYANT, 66, of Kenova, was called home on March 10, 2016. She was
born on May 14, 1949 in Kenova, a daughter of the late Roy Lee Gue and Essie
Florence Hamm Gue. Patricia was a teacher's aide at Prichard Elementary and
attended the Catlettsburg Church of God. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her
husband, Charles Edward Bryant; and their children, Vonda Kreglo and Chuck
Bryant; 3 grandchildren, James Kreglo, Andrea Kreglo Rice (Seth) and Trey
Bryant. Also surviving are her siblings Sharon Gue Smith (Tony), Billy Gue
(Angie) and Rick Gue (Tammy) and her special friends, Edna, Diane and Gaye. The
family wishes to thank Dr. Timothy DeEulis and staff for the care they gave to
Patricia. Funeral service for Patricia will be conducted on Monday, March 14,
2016 at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services at 1 p.m. with Pastor
Tim Arthur officiating with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at
Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed to the
family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
ANN MEADOWS, 93, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on
Thursday, March 10, 2016. She was born March 7, 1923 in Cabell County, W.Va., a
daughter of the late James Perry and Lydia Hammonds Johnson. Her husband Donald
Meadows also preceded her in death along with one daughter, Irene Taloosi and
one son, Bill Meadows. Ann was a retired nurse and attended Bride of Christ
Church in Chesapeake, Ohio. She leaves behind one daughter, Mildred Boley of
Huntington, with whom she made her home; eight grandchildren, David Boley of
Erlanger, Ky., Roger Boley of Genoa, W.Va., Michael Boley, Melony Boley, Marlise
Tyler, all of Huntington, Laura Meadows of Florida, Tiffany Rowe of Ashville,
N.C., and Brian Meadows of Cannonsburg, Ky.; and many great grandchildren,
friends, and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted
at noon on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor
Heron Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Friends may
call after 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
CLAUDE ROBERT BOWENS, 51, of Fort Gay, WV, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016
at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Claude was born August
11, 1964 in Louisa, Kentucky a son of Dicie Ratliff Bowens and the late Oscar
Bowens. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother,
Charles Bowens. Claude had excepted the Lord as his Savior. Survivors include,
his mother, Dicie Bowens of Louisa, Ky.; brothers, Roger Lee Bowens of Prichard,
WV; Gary (Donna) Bowens of Fort Gay, WV; Randy (Karen) Bowens of Fort Gay, WV;
Rick (Susan) Bowens of Fort Gay, WV; and Larry Bowens; sisters, Barbara
McCormick of Dayton, Ohio; Diane Grim of Fort Gay, WV; Bessie Barker of
Paintsville, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Monday, March 14,
2016 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steven Ramey officiating. Burial
will follow at Webb Community Cemetery, Webb, WV.. Visitation will be 6:00 until
9:00 PM Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, Ky. Online
condolences may be left for the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com
DOROTHY MORGAN, age 92 was born on March 9, 1924 in Pike County, Kentucky and on
the morning of March 10, 2016 went to be with the Lord. She was the daughter of
the late Bill Bailey and Olga Manowes. Dorothy was a member at East Kermit
Church of God. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her
husband of 52 years, Dave Morgan of Rio Grande, Ohio. Dorothy is survived by her
daughters; Wanda Marcum of Kermit, West Virginia and Sheila Williamson and son
in law, Wayne Williamson of Dunlow, West Virginia. She is also survived by 15
grandchildren; Raymond Perkins, Raymond Perkins Jr., Cameron Perkins, Kelli
Williamson of Dunlow, West Virginia, Kathy Spaulding, Natasha Deskins, Ronnie
Lee Spaulding, Michele Meade, Candace Marcum, Joey Braxton Marcum, Ethan Marcum
and Ava Deskins of Kermit, West Virginia. Davie Perkins, Morgan Perkins and
Alexis Perkins of Columbus, Ohio. Special friends; the Linvilles, Lin, Shirley,
Otis and Phyllis of Stepptown, West Virginia. Richard Lembo and Jack Everest of
Waynesboro, Virginia. Visitation was held at the Warfield Chapel of the
Richmond- Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Friday, March 11, 2016
from 6:00-9:00 pm. There was a graveside service on Saturday, March 11, 2016 at
1:00 pm at the Calvary Cemetery in Rio Grande, Ohio. Arrangements are under the
direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.
SHIRLEY ANN FINLEY, 79, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on March 11, 2016. She
was born on June 23, 1936, in Ceredo, W.Va., a daughter of the late Dennie
Dorwin Walters and Beulah Paris Via Walters. She was preceded in death by her
son Toby Jay Finley; and her siblings Santford "Pete" Walters and Artha Lee
McCarty. She leaves behind to mourn her loss, her husband of 65 years, James C.
Finley; her children Veraleen Holland (Robert), David Finley (Pamela), Jonathan
Scott Finley (Becky), Henry Shawn Finley (Becky) and Tessa Kay Hatten (Oscar).
Also surviving are her siblings Rick Walters and Darrell Walters; 12
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Shirley will be
conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home
& Cremation Services with visitation two hours prior. Online condolences may be
expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
VICTORIA ROBERTS, 71, of Kenova, died March 12, 2016 in Huntington Health and
Rehabilitation Center. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which
are incomplete.
LISA GAYLE SMITH SALMONS, 36 of Turkey Creek, KY, went home to be with the Lord
on Saturday, March 12, 2016 after fighting a long battle with cancer. She was
born May 13, 1979 in Prestonsburg, KY; she was a daughter of the late William
McKinley Smith and Karen Copley (Harmon) Canterbury of Lenore, WV. Lisa was
preceded in death by her father as well as Paternal Grandmother, Jean Smith of
Louisa, KY, Maternal Grandparents, Pim and Dolly Copley from Crum, WV. She was a
homemaker. She is survived by her husband; Mitchell Salmons of Turkey Creek, KY
as well as children, Ethan Evan and Eli Salmons of Turkey Creek, KY, parents,
Harmon and Karen Canterbury of Lenore, WV, her grandfather, Tony Smith of
Louisa,KY; Special mother in law, Dorothy (Late Robert) Salmons of Turkey Creek,
KY, brother, Kenny Jr. (Jessica) Smith of Paintsville, KY their children,
McKinnah, Michael, Mason, and Macy. Her sisters; Teresa (Robert) Walls and
child, Kaelyn Auburn of Georgia, Christina (Roger) Randolph of Winchester, Ohio,
her brothers, Derrick Smith of Paintsville, KY, Greg Canterbury of Columbus, OH,
and Shane Canterbury of Verner, WV. She also leaves behind a special aunt and
uncles, Mose (Judy) Newsome of Lovely, KY, Ronald (Red) Copley of Crum, WV, and
Gary Copley of Glen Hayes, WV. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and
friends. A special Friend, Amber (Mike) Armbruster and children, Colby and Caleb
of Tampa, Florida. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 11:00 am
at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez Chapel with Scottie Watkins
officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mt. View Memory Gardens of Huddy, KY.
Visitation was from 6-9 pm Monday and Tuesday at the funeral home with services
each night at 7:00 pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-
Callaham Funeral Home, Inez.
NANCY “IDA MAE” MARCUM, 78, of Jennies Creek, WV, passed away on Saturday, March
12, 2016 at her home. She was born on May 2, 1937 in Wayne County, WV; she was a
daughter of the late Leonard and Verlie Parsley Stroud. She was a homemaker and
member of the Perry Point Church. She was preceded in death by her parents as
well as her grandson, Brandon Marcum, brothers, Jesse Stroud and Robert Lee
Stroud and sister, Christine Marcum. She is survived by her husband of 56 years,
Van Marcum of Crum, WV as well as son, Ronald Marcum of Dunlow, WV, daughters,
Sharon (Charles) Phillips of Columbus, OH and Jessica (Greg) Moore of
Chattanooga, TN as well as grandchildren, Robin, and Daniel Walker, Adam Marcum,
Savanna Moore and Phoenix Moore and great- randchildren, Kennadi and Brody
Mollett, Bentley Chapman, Dakoda and Briley Walker. Ida also leaves behind her
siblings, Mary Ranson of Ona, WV, Maxine Dingess and Irene Marcum both of Crum,
WV, Wanda Eslick of Dunlow, Lelon and Leonard Ray Stroud both of crum, West
Virginia. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and many good
friends. Funeral services were on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the
Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Warfield Chapel with Lonnie Smith officiating.
Burial followed in the Perry Point Cemetery of Jennies Creek, WV. Visitation was
from 6-9 pm Monday at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Warfield, KY.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home,
Inez, KY.
BASEL QUEEN, 87, of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away on Saturday, March 12,
2016. Born in Stiltner, W.Va. on 06/20/1928. He proudly served 26 years in the
U. S. Air Force. He loved to travel, fish and hunt. He loved telling stories and
talking with his many friends from all over the world. He is survived by son,
Basel E. Queen (Teresa), and daughters, Brenda Schell (Russell), Beverly Smith
(Hardy), Benita Robin Whittaker (Stephen), and Betsy Queen; six grandchildren
and six great grandchildren. Basel will be greatly missed by all who knew and
loved him. A military graveside service will be held at Fort Sam Houston
National Cemetary in San Antonio, Texas at a later date.
KENNETH LEE STEPHENS, 85, of Wayne, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at
his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17,
2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jeff Lycans officiating. Burial
will follow in the Stephens Cemetery, Wayne, WV. He was born on October 30,
1930, at East Lynn, WV, to the late Will and Ida Adkins Stephens. Kenneth was a
member of the Newcomb Creek Church of God and retired from C. J. Hughes where he
worked as an equipment operator. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in
death by his loving wife, Laura Stephens, brothers Benjamin and Harold Stephens
and a sister Bonester Stephens. Survivors include his four daughters Brenda
Merritt (Dallas), Betty Stephens, Donna Napier (James) and Anna Holland (Rick)
all of Wayne, WV, four sons, James Larry Stephens (Sandy), Bernie Lee Stephens,
Robert Stephens all of Wayne, WV, and Kenny Stephens of Westerville, Ohio, two
sisters Oma McSweeney and Shelby Cline, both of Wayne, WV, and four brothers
Frank Stephens (Dora), Delano “Lando” Stephens (Maxine), Dennis and Claude
Stephens all of Wayne, WV. Kenneth is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 12
great grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home.
LESA DAWNETTA SMITH HAGER, 52, of Kenova and Matewan, W.Va., passed away Sunday,
March 13, 2016, at her home. Mrs. Hager was born November 22, 1963, in
Huntington, W.Va., daughter of the late Joyce A. Cobb Smith and Donald V. Smith
(Judy) of Kenova, W.Va. Lesa attended Buffalo High School and was a
self-employed caregiver. She enjoyed interior decorating and floral arranging.
Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Richard Hager; son Joseph M. Vagott
of Kenova; daughter Kara Elizabeth Vagott of Kenova; children by marriage,
Richie (Easter) Hagar of Earling, W.Va., and Robin Lynn (Roger) Wolfe of
Chapmansville, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Hannah, Halynn, Frances and Jonathan;
four great-grandchildren, Kirsten, Alyssa, Michael and Raylyn Brooke Hope; a
brother Donald K. Smith (Rose) of Kenova; step-brother Harold Weaver of Kenova;
sister Kathy Hester (Doc) of White City, Ore.; step-sister Cathy Weaver of
Owensboro, Ky.; special friend Sandy Neal and special friend and caregiver
Eugene Shannon. She was preceded in death by her mother and brothers Dennis L.
Smith and John H. Smith. Special thanks to Hospice of Huntington, W.Va. Also,
special thanks to the nurses of 6th Floor of St. Mary's Medical Center,
especially Victoria Hanshaw and Hannah, and all nurses for their outstanding
care. Funeral service for Mrs. Hager will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 16,
2016, at the Neal Funeral Home, Catlettsburg, Ky. Pastor Jackson Collins will
officiate. Final resting place in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Visiting hours
will be from 11 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of your choice.
Condolences may left for the family at www.kilgorecollierfuneralhome.com.
KYLE BROWNING, 75, of South Point, OH, died peacefully on March 13, 2016 – "The
Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away". He was born on August 28, 1940 in Ceredo,
WV; a son of Vint Denny Browning and Oma Irene Peyton Browning. He attended
Tri-State Baptist Temple and his memorial service will be conducted there on
Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 4 p.m. with Pastor Tim Jenkins officiating; burial
will be at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Ceredo, WV. He was a veteran of the U.S.
Air Force. Kyle was a member of the Masonic Lodge Mid Century 725 A & FM in Avon
Lake, OH; was a past member of American Legion Post 93 in Kenova, WV and was a
32nd degree Shriner in Cleveland, OH. He attended C-K High School until 1958.
Kyle was a perfectionist in whatever he did and truly admired his step-father,
Melford Hunt. He was a meat cutter while he attended West Side Institute where
he received his degree in Engineering and went on to be a Control Room Operator
for Ohio Edison in Cleveland, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents. He
leaves behind to mourn his loss, his wife of 42 years, Nancy Carol Boley
Browning; his sister, Norma Jean Farley (John Chester Farley) of Ceredo, WV, and
two nieces. He will be cremated by Tri-State Cremation Society as per his
wishes. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services is entrusted with his
care. Online condolences may be expressed to his family at
www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com
LORETTA DARLENE GALLION, 80, of Kenova, died March 14, 2016 at home. Funeral
service will be noon Thursday, First Baptist Church of Kenova; burial will
follow in Cyrus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the
church. Arrangements by Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. www.rollinsfh.com.
DAVID MICHAEL BRUMFIELD, 56, of Huntington, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016,
at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be
conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Tim Arthur.
Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. He was born February
12, 1960, to the late Erma Sweeney Brumfield. David was a former concrete
finisher with Bailey Stone and Marble of Huntington. He was also preceded in
death by two sisters, Marsha Pennington and Susan Damron. Survivors include his
wife of 34 years, Linda Estep Brumfield; two sons and a daughter-in-law, David
Brumfield Jr. and Jennifer Brumfield and Randy Brumfield, all of Huntington;
daughter Angel Brumfield of South Point, Ohio; grandchild Alynsia Nicole O'Brien
and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 1:30 p.m. until service
time Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at
www.regerfh.com.
HENRY ALLEN SMITH, 68, of East Lynn, W.Va., died Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at
Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday,
March 19, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Doug Thompson. Burial
will follow at Webb Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.Va. He was born July 16, 1947, in Fort
Gay, a son of the late Chester Elwood and August Marie Webb Smith. Henry was a
U.S. Army veteran and was retired from the Wayne County Sherriff's Department. A
brother, Randall Smith also preceded him in death as well as Andy Fry. Survivors
include Rosemary Fry; Andrew and Elenor Fry, Christopher, Jessie, Elliott, and
Lilly Blankenship; a daughter Jennifer Taylor and husband Wade of Louisa, Ky.; a
grandson Nathan Taylor; a sister Linda Brooke Ferguson of Fort Gay, W.Va.; a
brother Clarence Ermal Smith and wife Linda of Genoa, W.Va.; an aunt Lena Webb;
Gary and April Smith and Donald Ray Smith and numerous other, nieces, nephews
cousins and friends. Friends may call from two hours prior to services Saturday
at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. The family would like to thank the staff at
Cabell Huntington Hospital, the VA Medical Center and River's Bend Nursing home,
especially Heidi whom was such a friend to Henry
STANLEY JONES, 79, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed from here to a better home on
Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He was born September 30, 1936 at East Lynn, W.Va., a
son of the late Willie and Mary Stanley Jones. Also preceding him in death were
four brothers, Gayle Jones, Billy Jones, Sheldon Jones and Lucian Jones; five
sisters, Ruth Pearlman, Eunice Kirwin, Ruby Tygrett, Margie Goldwater and Mattie
Nolan; and one infant child. Stanley served in the U.S. Army and was a retired
insurance investigator. He leaves behind his sweetheart of four years and loving
wife of 56 years, Lizzie Napier Jones; and a host of nephews, nieces, and loved
ones. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at
Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Kenneth Nolan and Tommy Nolan
officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Cemetery. Friends may call from 6
to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
LACY MABRY, 60, of Ranger, W.Va., died March 16, 2016. Funeral services will be
11 a.m. Monday, McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va.; burial will be
in Warrick Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va. Visitation will be one hour prior to the
service Monday at the funeral home.
LILBERT RAY PORTER, 82, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, March 16,
2016. He was born April 17, 1933, in Lincoln County, a son of the late Frank and
Olzie Adkins Porter. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Germany. He
was preceded in death by his first wife Juanita Adkins Porter; one daughter,
Dreama Vance; one sister, Rose Sowards; and one step-brother, Robert Adkins. He
is survived by his wife Lula Belle Porter; one granddaughter, Aubrey Hudson; one
great-granddaughter, Amber Denea Watts; two great-grandsons; two step-sisters,
Elfa Adkins and Deloris Gue; step-brothers Ronald Adkins and Daryl Adkins;
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Viola and Garrett Smith, Margaret McClure,
Wilma Fonda and Calvin and Avenell Perry; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home,
Barboursville. Funeral services will conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19,
2016, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville by Rev. Calvin Perry
and Rev. A.J. Perry. Burial will be in Marion Adkins Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va.
Pallbearers will be Joe Smith, Jason Smith, Riley Junior Walker, and James
Vahovick.
MARY NAYDINE RAKES, 87, of Lavalette died March 17, 2016. There will be a
private family service at a later date. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation
Services is assisting the family.
CAUSBY JEAN STANLEY, of Prichard, W.Va., the wife of Hayes Stanley, passed away
quietly and peacefully at 8:25 a.m., Thursday, March 17, 2016, in Pittsburgh,
Pa., following a brief illness. She and Hayes had been married for 72 years,
having wed on January 20, 1944. Born February 6, 1926, at Marrowbone Creek,
W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Mary Aliss Hannah May and William Henry
May. She was preceded in death by brothers William May, Sherman May, Blackburn
May, Jeff May and Isaac May the eldest son who died in infancy, and sisters
Pearl Dillon, Wilda Dillon, Georgia Vance, Lola Lackey, and twin sister Martha
Jane Prince, and very special sister-in-law, Mabel Sturgill May. In addition to
her husband Hayes, she is survived by her children, Linda Carol Kast (Bob),
Hazel Mae Mikula (Phil), Mary Ruth Spaulding (Earsten) and Janie Gail Arnholt
(Bill), and sons Joseph Corbett Stanley (Susan), Henry Phillip Stanley (Teressa)
and Bruce Erwin Stanley (Debbie). She is also survived by a host of loving
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great- great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews
and many, many others. She was a long-time member of the Samaria Church of Old
Regular Baptist, Sardis Association, at Dingess, W.Va., and will be sorely
missed by her brothers and sisters in the church. She worked as a cook at the
former Dingess Grade School, as a clerk at the United States Post Office at
Breeden, W.Va., and as a homemaker. It was said of her that "she birthed seven
but she mothered dozens." At the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home Chapel in
Warfield, Ky., there will be a memorial service at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 19.
At the Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church at Dingess, W.Va., there will be a
viewing and service from 7 until 9 p.m., Sunday, March 20, with a funeral
service at 11 a.m. Monday, March 21. Interment will follow at the Stanley Family
Cemetery at Prichard, W.Va., with a short graveside service. A reception will
follow at 55 Stanley Drive in Prichard. Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home of Inez,
Ky., is in charge of all arrangements.
KATHLEEN FRANCIS FRALEY, 92, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Thursday, March 17,
2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Graveside service will be conducted 3 p.m.
Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Osburn Family Cemetery at East Lynn with Pastor Jim
Richards officiating. Kathleen was born November 3, 1923, in East Lynn, W.Va., a
daughter of the late Shelby and Veva Finley Francis. She was a member of the
Kenova United Methodist Church and a retired seamstress with Maidenform. Besides
her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter Shelba Francis; two
brothers, Jay and John Francis and one sister, Calanthe Branstetter. She is
survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Stephen Fraley (Diane) of New Haven,
W.Va.; two sisters and one brother-in-law Mildred Francis of Kenova and Bea
Pratt (Bob) of Lakeland, Fla.; five grandchildren, Kathy Thomas, Michele Zorn
(David), Sarah Tasso (Jon), Jason Fraley (Brandy) and Eric Francis; three
great-grandchildren, Baron and Garrett Zimmerman and Katie Tasso, and a host of
nieces, nephews and family. There will be no visitation. Rollins Funeral Home is
assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
LIVINGSTON M. "CORK" MEADOWS JR., 66 of South Point, Ohio, passed away
peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the Huntington VAMC with his
daughters, Sarah and Becky, and two sisters, Shelia and Donna, by his side. He
suffered a courageous battle of many illnesses for over 30 years. Funeral
services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the Reger
Funeral Chapel by Pastor John McSweeney. Burial will follow at Oak lawn
Cemetery, East Pea Ridge Road. Cork was born July 31, 1949, in Huntington. He
was preceded in death by his two mothers, Virginia Jones Meadows, who died when
he was 9 years old, and his mother who raised him, Anna Student Meadows, who
wrote him letters every day when he was in the service and Vietnam; his namesake
and father, Livingston Meadows Sr.; sister, Carole Battista Mossburg; Uncle
Tommy Jones and Aunt Mary Jones Lemley. Cork was a veteran of the U.S. Marine
Corps and a Vietnam veteran and retired with 35 years of service with Buckeye
Rural Electric as a lineman. He was a 1969 graduate of Vinson High School. A
double organ transplant recipient. An avid golfer, softball player and lover of
bluegrass music playing the upright bass with the Stillwater Bluegrass Band and
Mountaineer Ramblers. He is survived by his wife, Cecelia Carter Meadows; two
daughters, Sarah and Marc Balandra and Becky Meadows and Ron Gullett; brothers
and sisters and spouses, Andy Battista of Huntington, Artie "Dino" Battista of
Huntington, JoAnn (Arnold) Celentano of Louisville, Ky., Tom (Karla) Meadows of
Huntington, Shelia Wisinsky of Ashton, W.Va., and Donna (Shawn) Johnson of
Huntington; his special grandchildren, who were the loves of his life, Braylon
and Malia Balandra; an aunt, Anna Jones Bryant of Huntington; several nieces and
nephews; and special friends, Ivan Smith, Bob Maynard, Frank Marcum and his
Bluegrass Buddies. A special thank you to the VAMC Primary Blue Team, Dr. Mattam
and Jill Walker; Medical Specialty Clinic, Dr. Staley, Nicki Rood, Theresa H.;
Surgical Clinic, Dr. B., First Floor Lab, John, Blair and Amy; Life Share Organ
Donor Organization, and the University of Kentucky Hospital Transplant Team and
special friend Tulla Hunt, who worked at UK Medical Center. Cork's special organ
donor family Seab Pope his angel donor and Seab's family, who Cork met and grew
to love, Tony, Joy and Sarah Pope, Clay and Bree Pope Bowers, Enoch and Sherry
Pope Sturgill and Bo and Jane Treadway of Polkton, N.C. Friends may call from 6
to 8 p.m. Monday, March 21, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be
made to the family at www.regerfh.com.
JULIA MAE LAWSON, 92, of Canton, N.C., formerly of Dingess, W.Va., widow of Joe
Vance, Clarence Stephens and Scott Lawson, died March 18, 2016 in Waynesville,
N.C. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Graveside service will
follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens at Mayer. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday at Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, W.Va.
BRYAN FERRELL "SHORTY" MILLS, 90, of Wayne, went home to be with the Lord on
Friday, March 18, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington. Funeral
services will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel
with Pastor Roger Perry officiating. Burial will follow at the Mills Cemetery,
East Lynn, W.Va., with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion
Post 93. Shorty was born on July 28, 1925, in East Lynn, WV, to the late Lewis
Mills and Olive Dickerson Mills. He worked as a self-employed carpenter and was
a Navy veteran having served in World War II. He was a member of Bethesda
Missionary Baptist Church where he was a Sunday school teacher and a deacon. In
addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Mills;
sisters, Mary Bing, Cora Mills, Sarah Queen Marshall and Arbutus Smith; brothers
Cullie, Lewis Glenn, Henry, John, Truman and Appie Mills. Survivors include a
host of nieces and nephews; step daughter Christine Wooten; step son Roy Lewis,
Jr.; and special caregivers, Dutchess McComas, Pam Black and Rhonda Moine. The
family would like to send a special thanks to Grayson Assisted Living and would
like you to remember Shorty as the kind loving Christian gentleman that he was.
Visitation will be held from noon until service time on Monday.
MARTHA JEAN STALEY SCOTT, 44, of East Lynn, W.Va., entered into her eternal rest
in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, March 18, 2016. Born
January 22, 1972 in Huntington, W.Va., Martha was a homemaker and a member of
the Big Lynn Freewill Baptist Church where she loved to sing and teach children
about The Lord. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Harmon
and Lilly Watts Adkins, and her paternal granddad, Harold Staley. Survivors
include her loving husband of 23 years, Rodney Darrell Scott; her parents,
Harold T. and Betty J. Adkins Staley; one brother, Thomas Harmon Staley;
paternal grandmother, Lillian Chaney, all of East Lynn; one goddaughter, Abigail
Gussler of Ashland, Ky.; and three dear friend sisters Vicki Gussler of Ashland,
Lucille Adkins of Ft. Gay, W.Va., and Leslie Scott of Kenova, W.Va. Funeral
services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016 at Johnson Tiller
Funeral Home with Brothers Russell Watts and Larry Brown officiating. Burial
followed in the Kelly Perry Cemetery, East Lynn. Friends called one hour prior
to the service.
LARRY LEE LOUDNER, 75, of East Lynn, husband of Connie Loudner, died March 19,
2016 at home. He was a sub-station tech. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is
assisting the family. www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
CRYSTAL CORENE MILLER of Huntington, beloved wife, mother, mamaw, sister and
friend, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2016. She was born in
Jackson County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Ross and Bernice Coen
Hinzman. She was retired from Pilgrim Glass, Huntington, W.Va., and was a member
of the Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church, Kenova, W.Va. Crystal is
survived by her son Larry Miller (Marisa) of Chesapeake, Ohio; grandchildren,
Leigh Ann Adkins, Jason (Alisha) Miller, Eric Miller, Greg Miller, Mark Miller,
Matthew (Jessica) Miller, Jeremy (Jesse) Miller, Megan Muller and Rachael
Miller; and 12 great-grandchildren; brothers Devon Hinzman of Sandyville, W.Va.,
Bud Hinzman of Ripley, W.Va., and Sonny (Diane) Hinzman of Ravenswood, W.Va. In
addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Eugene
Miller and sons, Herbert (Gene) Miller and Jimmie Lee Miller; sisters Mary
Patterson, Dola White, Geraldine Poston and Colleen Scarbrough; brothers Dale
and Don Hinzman. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. March 22, 2016,
at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted
at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday March 23, 2016, at Mt. Hope Church in Sandyville,
W.Va., by Rev. Tim Jayne. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may
call from noon until service time at the church. Online condolences may be made
to the family at www.regerfh.com.
GLEN EDWARD WELLMAN, 70 of Fort Gay, WV passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at
Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. Glen was born August 26, 1945 in Fort
Gay, WV a son of the late Walter and Maude Holt Wellman. Glen was a retired
water technician for Special Metals, he was a member of New Friendship Baptist
Church and a member of the Vinson Lodge #66, he was also a previous member of
the Fort Gay Volunteer Fire Dept. Glen was preceded in death by his parents
Walter and Maude Wellman. Survivors include his loving wife, Loretta Sue Wellman
of Fort Gay,, WV; son, James Edward (Kimberly) Wellman of Union, Ky.; daughters,
Angela Bowers of Louisa, Ky.; Lori (David) Dierking of New Albany, IN;
Grandchildren, Chloe, Courtney, Corisa, Tyler, Jonathon, Matthew, Julia, Amara
and Ivy; great grandchild, Michael. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM
Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John Goble and
Bro. Bill Frazier officiating. Burial will follow at the Hammond Cemetery,
Louisa, Ky. Visitation will be 6:00 until 9:00 PM Wednesday at Young Funeral
Home Chapel.
MARION FRANKLIN "FRITZ" CURNUTTE II, 47, of Proctorville, Ohio, formerly of
Kenova, W.Va., passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center
in Huntington, W.Va. He was born August 28, 1968, in Atlanta, Ga., a son of
Frank Curnutte of Kenova and the late Jeanette Straley Curnutte. Fritz worked
for Special Metals as a crane operator. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having
served in the 1st Infantry Division as a Private 2nd Class. Members of American
Legion Post 93 Kenova will conduct military graveside rites. In addition to his
father, Fritz is survived by his long time companion, Gina Gibbs and their two
children, Tristan and Brielle Curnutte and two step-sons, Derrick and Brandon
Gibbs, all of Proctorville; a daughter Rachelle Craft of Richmond, Ky.; a
brother David Curnutte and a sister Jamie Curnutte, both of Kenova. Visitation
will be held Thursday, March 24, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home
in Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016,
at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Richards officiating. Burial will follow in
Maple Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
ROGER KEITH ESTLOW, 67, of Huntington, W.Va., husband of Spicy Estlow, passed
away March 22, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Roger was preceded in death
by three sons, infant Estlow, Brian Estlow and Travis Estlow. Surviving him are
two sons, Christofer Estlow of Huntington and Roger Estlow II of Bridgeton,
N.J.; two stepdaughters, Jessica Cende and Jennifer Adkins; two granddaughters,
Elizabeth and Laura Eaves, who both resided with him; grandchildren Cordell
Cende and Olivia Cende; two great-grandsons, Camron Eaves and Isaac Blackwelder
of Huntington; three granddaughters and two grandsons, all of Bridgeton, N.J.,
Brittany Risso, Savanna, Bria, Roger III and Brian. Roger was a proud Vietnam
veteran, a member of the Marines 3rd Division. He received many medals including
two Purple Hearts. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Wallace
Funeral Home, Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m.
Friday, March 25, 2016, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Burial
will be in Ramsey Cende Estlow Cemetery, East Lynn. Condolences may be expressed
to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
REV. CLEO WATSON made his final move into the arms of his Heavenly Father on
Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 26 at 1 p.m. at
Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Burial will follow in
Perkins Ridge Cemetery, Willow Wood, Ohio, with Proctorville VFW Post 6878
conducting military graveside rites. He was greeted in heaven by his parents Jay
and Nellie Watson, his son Donnie and his great-granddaughter Ruby Gracyn. He is
survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Delsie of Scottown; son Danny (Sharon)
Watson and Colleen Toppings of Scottown; daughter Peggy (Darren) Shobe of
Lavalette, W.Va.; grandson Jay (Mendy) Watson of Newport Richie, Fla.;
granddaughter Kacey (Ben) Johnson of Wayne, W.Va.; great-grandsons Lincoln and
Max Johnson of Wayne, great-grandson Christian (Laura) Watson of Huntington and
their son Liam, his only great- great-grandchild; one brother, Charlie "Cap"
(Carolyn) Watson of South Point, Ohio. Cleo also leaves behind his very special
friend Tony Dowden of Scottown who has been selflessly devoted for several years
to caring for and being a friend to him and his family. Cleo was born May 1,
1926. He served in the US Navy during World War II and then retired from
Houdaille Industries. But the majority of his life was spent serving the Lord.
During the last 52 years, he has pastored several area churches and held too
many revivals to name. He was the pastor of Ceredo Christian Baptist church for
30 years and for the last four years made his home at Scottown Independent
Community Church. Cleo was a soldier for God; a faithful servant for His
Kingdom. He was a wonderful teacher, counselor, friend, and brother who spent
countless hours visiting the sick and the lost in the community. Always early,
he would sometimes beat the patient who was having surgery to the hospital. He
had an avid interest in anything with wheels and a motor but more than anything
he loved airplanes. He devoted a big part of his life to the Lawrence County
Airpark where he spent countless hours doing what he loved. They called him a
late bloomer as he received both his high school diploma and his pilot's license
at the age of 70. As good as he was to everyone in the community, he was even
better to his family. He was the best husband, dad, father-in-law and papaw that
there could ever be. He loved his family more than anything in this world and
did everything in his power to make sure everyone was happy, healthy, and had
everything they needed. He leaves behind a legacy like no other of unwavering
faith in our Heavenly Father and gave us hope of seeing him again one day
because of the free gift of salvation. In 1961 God placed him on the firing
line, and he kept on it faithfully until he made his final move. Friends may
call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory,
Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.timeformemory.com/hall.
WILLIAM COPLEY, 64, of Wayne, W.Va., left this life on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.
He was a wonderful loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He was born
January 6, 1952, the son of the late William Varney "Bill" and Biddie Lawson
Copley. William was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served
during the Vietnam War. He has helped support his fellow veterans by serving as
a volunteer at the Huntington VAMC. He was a life member of the Huntington
Marine Corps League Order of The Devil Dogs Detachment #340 and had served as
Senior Vice Commandant. William was also a member of Salem Baptist Church. He
leaves behind his devoted wife of 44 years, Pamela Sue Clay Copley; three loving
children, April Dawn and husband Michael, Sara Nicole and husband Zachary, and
son Joshua Clay; two granddaughters, who were the light of his life, Ayden
Elizabeth and Kylee Raine; and his loving mother-in-law, Eadris Gilkerson Clay.
Also surviving are his siblings Jennings and Kim Copley of Ona, W.Va., Ron and
Teri Copley of Carrabelle, Fla., Connie and Jim Lycans of Carthage, N.C., and
James and Shelia Copley of Catlettsburg, Ky.; two sisters-in-law, Deborah Clay
of Ray, Ohio and Viola Clay of Cleveland, Ohio; one brother-in-law, Duane Clay
of East Lynn, W.Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends too
numerous to list. Our father was a wonderful man that taught us many lessons,
the importance of a good sense of humor; to always be kind; to always try our
hardest and to do our very best; "big ears and a little mouth." and the
importance of a good strong handshake in order to make a good first impression.
His love for his family was non-wavering and we will miss him terribly. Funeral
services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2016, at Johnson Tiller
Funeral Home with Brothers Tony Clay and Bruce Finley officiating. Burial will
follow at Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at
the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the
William Copley Memorial Fund c/o City National Bank. Our family would like to
extend our gratitude to Mr. J. Brian Nimmo, CEO Huntington VAMC and WV Senator
Joe Manchin's office for their help with getting our father back home to the
United States. We would also like to thank the family that so selflessly decided
to donate their loved ones organs 11 years ago, so that we could have our
husband and father with us for a while longer. James 1:17 "Every good gift and
every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights,
with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
JAMES FRANKLIN STAFFORD, 60, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, March 23,
2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born December 31, 1955 at East Lynn,
W.Va., a son of the late Ermal “Tyrod” and Ilene Stafford. One sister, Lois
Sharp, also preceded him in death along with one brotherin-law, Jim Birkbeck.
Spook worked for the Town of Wayne for over 10 years. Survivors include his
wife, Sarah Stafford; two daughters, Joeh (William) Lester and Melissa Lester;
two step-children, Toney (Jennifer) Atkins and Melissa Atkins, all of Wayne; and
nine grandchildren, Kyler Atkins, Kameron Atkins, Jaci Atkins, Lakota Lester,
Grace Lester, Kimber Lester, Tyler Hartinger, Devon Howard, and Evan Miller.
Also surviving is two brothers, Ermal Jr. “June” Stafford and his wife Tammy of
Greenville, N.C., and Gary (Sue) Stafford of Medina, Oh.; three sisters, Rena
Birkbeck of Wayne, Barbara (Roy) DeMent and Debbie (Mike) Conkright, all of
Kenova; special friends David Ramey and “Rail Head”, both of Wayne; several
nieces and nephews; and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted at noon
on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow
in the Walker Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday.
NICKOLA CLATOS, 77, of Wayne, passed away doing what he loved best, on
Wednesday, March 23, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday,
March 29, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. He was born July 18, 1938,
at Paintsville, KY, to the late Steve and Irene Fairchilds Clatos. Nick worked
as a county supervisor for Farmers Home Administration and was an Army veteran.
Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years; Alice Elizabeth Honeycutt Clatos,
daughter, Nikki Clatos of Huntington, WV, son, Ronald Clatos (Angela) of
Morehead, KY, sister, Penny Meade formerly of Paintsville, KY and brother, Lloyd
Clatos (Betty) of Frankfort, KY. He is also survived by six grandchildren:
Rachael and Wesley McDowell, Hannah, Bella, Reid and Ryan Clatos, and many
special friends and fishing buddies. Friends may call one hour prior to the
service Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to the Wayne High School Bass Team. Please make checks payable to Wayne
High School, 100 Pioneer Road, Wayne, WV 25570.
MICHELLE JEZEWSKI HATTEN, the most beautiful, loving and caring child of God,
43, of Huntington, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in
Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born April 18, 1972 in Cleveland, Ohio, the
daughter of Christine McCoy Jezewski of Cove Gap, W.Va. and the late, George
Jezewski. She was a beautician and a homemaker and member of Fifth Avenue
Freewill Baptist Church in Guyandotte. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth
Hatten of Huntington; three children, Tashena Hatten, Hannah Hatten and Josie
Kearns all of Huntington; one sister, Melody Queen (Greg) of Cove Gap, W.Va. and
one brother, Jeff Jezewski (Melissa) of Salt Rock, W.Va. Funeral services will
be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary,
Barboursville, W.Va. with pastor Chuck Lawrence officiating. Burial will be
private. The family will receive friends from noon until service time on Tuesday
at the mortuary. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family
by visiting www.hensonandkitchen.com.
MARY MARIE MOORING, 101, of Ashland, Ky., died Wednesday March 23, 2016, at
Community Hospice Center; Ashland, Ky. Funeral service will be conducted at noon
on Monday, March 28, 2016, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Jeremy
Couture officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens,
Barboursville. Mary was born November 20, 1914, in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of
the late John and Letha Mitchell Berry. She was retired from the former Kerr
Glass Company. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband Oliver Gorrell Mooring, one son, Michael
Mooring, one grandson, Chris Mooring and 11 brothers and sisters. Survivors
include one daughter, Karen Kay (Mark) Hannah of Ashland; two grandchildren, Jim
(Mimi) Muth of Naples, Fla. and Monica (Ralph) Martin of Ashland; seven
great-grandchildren, Ryan, Ross and Rece Martin, Jim, Lauren and Iaian Muth, and
Krissy Mooring, and five great- great-grandchildren. Friends may visit with the
family after 11 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Online
condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
JAMES ELMER SLONE, 90, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Route 1 Mill Creek,
Fort Gay, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at the VA
Medical Center. Elmer was born June 13, 1925, at Radnor, W.Va., the son of the
late Lewis Franklin and Belva Pratt Slone. He was a disabled veteran serving in
World War II as a Yeoman Third Class in the United States Navy, and of the
Baptist faith. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Fern Sword Slone;
a son and daughter-in-law Terry and Jeannie Slone of Chesapeake, Ohio; two
grandsons, Ryan Slone and wife Katie of Denver, Colo., and Adam Slone and wife
Micaela of Huntington, W.Va.; a granddaughter Terri Dawn Becker of Columbus,
Ohio; two great-grandchildren, Zack Becker and Slade Becker; four half-sisters,
Bernice, Delores, Freda and Peggy. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday,
March 29, 2016, at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky., with Rev. Kenny Bailey and
Rev. Johnny Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in the Pratt Cemetery on
Hampton Ridge, Radnor, W.Va. Friends may visit the family from 6 to 9 p.m.
Monday, March 28, 2016, at Wilson Funeral Home.
RONNIE EDWARD MULLINS, 74, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Thursday, March 24,
2016, at home with his beloved wife of 53 years, Bonnie Akers Mullins and family
by his side. Ronnie was an only child of the late Naaman and Clarcie Spry
Mullins. He was born September 3, 1941, in Logan, W.Va., and graduated from
Logan High School in 1959. He was a retired chemist from Special Metals. He and
his wife Bonnie were the first husband and wife team of EMT's and active in the
Lavalette Volunteer Fire Department. Ronnie was founder and President of the
Lavalette Little League and very active in his community. He loved the outdoors,
reading and writing poems, electronics, woodworking, and was a CB radio buff
known as "Country Gentleman." He was a member of Buena Vista Masonic Lodge #60,
AF&AM of Whites Creek. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by an infant son Gregory Scott Mullins, and his only
nephew Eric Shane Luther. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his devoted
children Tammy Mullins, Tim Mullins and Nikki Leslie (Matt); grandchildren
include Braylen Leslie, Bryce Leslie, Brooke Mullins and Austin Mullins; a
sister-in-law and brother-in-law Gail and Frank Luther and his only niece
Shannon Luther and son Collin; and a special family friend Laura Brown. Thanks
to special friends and neighbors Randy Lewis and Lee Pennington, who were very
special to him and loved to talk and share stories and always put a smile on his
face. Special thanks to his home health nurse of two years, Robin Miller, and
special care giver Jennifer Tomlin who held a special place in his heart and
will always be part of the family. Also to Dr. Dilip Nair for the comfort and
care he provided. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30,
2016, at the Reger Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the Reger Funeral Chapel with Pastor Phillip Warren
officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. Buena Vista
Masonic Lodge #60, AF&AM of Whites Creek will conduct masonic graveside rites.
Ronnie was a devoted husband, father, papaw, poppy and friend. He never met a
stranger. He will be forever loved and missed by everyone who knew him. Online
condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.
ESSIE MAE JOHNSON, 90, of Lorain, Ohio, formerly of Wayne, WV, passed away on
Saturday, March 26, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00
p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Stone Coal Freewill Baptist Church, Kermit,
WV. Burial will follow in the Damron Cemetery, Kermit. She was born December 28,
1925, in White Post, Kentucky, to the late Nancy Damron. In addition to her
mother, she is preceded in death by a son, four brothers and one sister.
Survivors include her loving husband of 46 years, Raymond T. Johnson, one
daughter Carol King of Lorain, Ohio, and grandchildren Tammy and Shawna.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 until service time
Wednesday at the church.
RUTH ELEANOR THOMPSON, 58 of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away Saturday, March 26,
2016, at her home. She was born October 18, 1957, at Huntington, W.Va., a
daughter of the late Lindsey and Dora Thompson. Also preceding her in death was
one son, Eric Crabtree, whom she adored and missed terribly daily; previous
husband Albert Milbeck; and one brother, Clifford Thompson. Ruth enjoyed her job
as a secretary at Christian Appalachian Project in Louisa, Ky., where she worked
with Richard and Cathy Ginn whom always provided great support for Ruth. She
leaves behind her son, Dale (Tara) Crabtree of Louisa, Ky.; one granddaughter,
Michaela Messer; and her beloved dog and constant companion Peaches who was
there for her when no one else could be. Also surviving are five sisters, Mary
Muni of Florida, Sue Griffith and Dixie Caynor, both of Huntington, Edith (Loyd)
Cottrill of Florida and Erie (Donald) Maggard of Huntington; and four brothers,
Frank (Patti) Thompson and Chuck (Burnice) Thompson, all of Fort Gay, W.Va.,
Luke (Evelyn) Thompson of Illinois, and Truman Thompson of Milton, W.Va.; and
host of nieces and nephews whom she cared for deeply including Polly Workman,
Mary Ann Smith, Linda Sue, Jennifer Crabtree, Mark Caynor, Jacob Riggins, Nathan
Caynor, and the late Herman Lee Crabtree, Jr. She was also lucky to have many
close friends including Rosie Holbrock and the late Betty Jean, and three best
friends, April Cook of Lexington, Ky., and the late Pat Crabtree and Judy
Parsons. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29,
2016, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne. Private burial will be held at the
Thompson Cemetery, Genoa where she will be laid to rest by her dear son. Friends
may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Donations are suggested to
the Louisa Animal Shelter.
BARBARA ANN WALKER, 72, of Genoa, WV, went to be with the Lord on March 27,
2016, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born December 21, 1943 in
Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Lucian and Mary Bing. She is survived by her
loving husband of 52 years, Lonnie Walker; a daughter, Donita Walker Stump of
Ashland, KY; a son Lonnie Ray Walker, Jr. of Creston, OH; three brothers, Doug
(Ruth) Bing of Smithville, OH, Appie Bing of Rittman, OH, Larry (Judy) Bing of
Rittman, OH; four grandchildren, Jonathan (Kelsey) Sobczak, Allison (Jess)
McCandless, Rachel (LaRon) Miller, Rebecca Walker; three great granddaughters,
Raylee, Evelynn, and Aria; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by her mother and father, Lucian and Mary Bing; three brothers, Lucian Jr.
Bing, Rayburn Bing, Edgel Bing; two sisters, Lois Clason and Darlene Pauley.
Barbara previously lived in Rittman, OH where she worked and retired from
Wadsworth Rittman Hospital. She was the best wife, mother, mamaw, aunt, and
friend. Her smile, laughter, and stories always filled her home. She enjoyed her
retirement by feeding and watching her birds all year round, caring for her
garden, fishing, and just being outdoors. She always welcomed everyone into her
home with open arms and deeply loved her family. She will be greatly missed, but
we are comforted in knowing that she is in the arms of our heavenly father. Her
family would like to send a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Hospice
of Huntington. Funeral services were conducted 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 29, 2016
at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny Stapleton officiating. Burial
followed at Mills- Vaughn Cemetery, Wayne, WV. Friends called one hour prior to
services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
MSGT LENHART LINVILLE JR., 82, of Kermit, West Virginia went home to be with the
Lord on March 27, 2016. Born December 7, 1933 to the late Lenhart and Hazel
Linville. Lenhart was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member
of the First Stepptown Baptist Church. Lenhart was preceded in death by his
beautiful daughter, Teresa Gerlich and brothers, Lyle, Johnny, and Denver
Linville. Lenhart is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley Zeek
Linville of Kermit, West Virginia; grandson, Travis Jean and son-in-law, Brian
Gerlich, both of Pearland, Texas. Other survivors are brothers; Billy Linville
of Arizona, Otis (Phyllis) Linville of Stepptown, West Virginia, Jimmy Judy)
Linville of Leander, Kentucky and sisters; Goldie (Scott) Adkins of Hamlin, West
Virginia, Genevive Triplett of Jackson, Ohio and Patty Chapman of Greyeagle,
West Virginia, sister-in-law, Dorothy Linville of Kermit, WV; along with a host
of nieces and nephews and special friend of the family, Sue Chaffin. Lenhart
served 20 years in the U.S. Airforce and was awarded the bronze start for
service during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Airforce and opened Linville
Appliance Service, a successful business he started after moving to Greyeagle,
West Virginia. Funeral services will be conducted at the Warfield Chapel of the
Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Wednesday, March 30,
2016 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Clyde Farley officiating. Burial will follow at the
Mountain View Memory Gardens at Mayer, West Virginia. Friends called at the
funeral home on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 6:00-9:00 pm. The family has
requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the First Stepptown
Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham
Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.
JAMES ALBERT SWANN, 88, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016,
at Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley. Funeral Liturgy will be conducted at 10 a.m.
Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Chesapeake by Father Dean Borgmeyer.
Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery at a later date. He was born March
13, 1928, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Howard Everett Swann and Clara
Agnes Legg Swann. He enlisted in the Merchant Marines at the age of 14 and into
the United States Marine Corps at age 17, serving in WWII. He was a retired
Composing Room Supervisor at the Wayne County News in Wayne, W.Va. In addition
to his parents he was also preceded in death by four sisters, Evelyn Kerns,
Pauline Collins, Norma Ellis and Minnie Josephine Gibson and three brothers,
Howard E. Swann, Robert "Bobby" Swann and Eugene Tooney Swann. Survivors include
his wife of 66 years, Joan Ruth McDonough Swann; one son, James Allen Swann of
Chesapeake; two daughters, Rebecca Sue Vanover of Chesapeake and Joanelle Swann
of Huntington; one brother, Orman (Barbara) Swann of Burlington, Ohio; two
sisters-in-law, Gladys Swann and Nancy Swann, both of Proctorville; six
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend a
special thanks to the nurses of the Community Hospice of Ashland, Kentucky and
of the Veterans Administration. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to
the Community Hospice of Ashland. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting
the family with arrangements.
JUANITA HESTER FERGUSON, 84, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away to her eternal home
on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was
born November 24, 1931, in Iaeger, W.Va. She was the daughter of the late Edgar
and Edna Adkins. Also she was preceded in death by her husband John Raymond
Ferguson and sister Jessie Virginia Napier. She is survived by one brother,
Eddie Donald (Cherylene) Adkins of Prichard and her "four boys" Raymond Lee
(Dottie) Ferguson of Huntington, Robert Wayne (Diane) Ferguson of Kenova, Dennie
Dale (Janice) Ferguson of Barboursville, and John Richard (Connie) Ferguson of
Huntington. She also leaves seven grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Dennie
Joe Ferguson, Angela Beth Booth, Lisa Dawn Knotts, Melissa Ann Billups,
Stephanie Lynn Burgess, Kimberly Dawn Ferguson and Ryan Allen Ferguson along
with 13 great grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren; one
brother-in-law, Billy Earl (Shirley) Ferguson of Kenova; sister-in-law Jeanne
Queen of Kenova; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Granny will always
be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and being
a homemaker we will always cherish the love she had for her family and friends;
her quilting, candy/cake making, rummage sales and playing bingo. The family
would like to thank the Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center staff, nurses
and CNA's for their loving care and devotion they gave to our mother. Funeral
services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2016, at the Reger Funeral
Chapel with Pastor John Holland officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest
Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the
Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, W.Va. Online condolences may be made to the
family at www.regerfh.com.
DANIEL LEE JERMEAY, 59 of Huntington, WV passed away on March 29, 2016. He was
born July 20, 1956 in Morenci, MI; a son of Charles Albert Jermeay and Joan
Marie Terry. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Charles
Franklin Jermeay, and his step- father Charles Henning. He leaves behind to
mourn his loss his mother, Joan Marie Terry; his daughters, Danielle Lee
Jermeay-Oquendo (Christian) and Melissa Sue Jermeay- Burns (Aaron); his
grand-children: Jade Alan Ripley, Alexander Michael Burns, David Christian
Oquendo, Christian Oquendo Jr. , Gabrielle Lynn Oquendo; and two
great-grandchildren, Rook and Corvin Ripley. Also surviving are his sisters,
Mary Boren, Christine Boardman (Robert) and Melinda Kelly (Kip). A visitation
was held Friday April 1, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ceredo- Kenova Funeral Home &
Cremation Services. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
FISHER B. PLYMALE, 87, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away March 30, 2016, in a
local hospital. Mr. Plymale was born Aug. 4, 1928, in Kenova, W.Va. He was a
member of St. James Episcopal Church; a U.S. Army veteran; a past Master of
Edwards Lodge; and a member of VVA 278. Survivors include his son, James
Plymale, of Texarkana, Texas; and a brother, Hershel Plymale, of Kenova, W.Va.;
and a number of nieces and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 4,
2016, at East Memorial Chapel Downtown with the Rev. Douglas Anderson
officiating. Burial will be in Fouke Cemetery under the direction of East
Funeral Home Downtown. Family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, April
3, 2016, at the funeral home. Online tributes may be made at
www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
CHARLES EARL CHRISTIAN "GRUMPY," 81 of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on
Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
April 6, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastor Jake
Steele officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Cemetery, Huntington,
W.Va. He was employed by CSX for over 40 years before retiring in 1996. He was a
member and past Governor of Moose Lodge 347, Huntington and received the Pilgrim
Degree of the Loyal Order of Moose, its highest honor. He was a life member of
Legion of Moose Lodge 123. He was a Kentucky Colonel and an Admiral in the
Cherry River Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Edna
Christian; brothers Joe and Bruce Christian; sister Isabel Carey; and daughter
Cindy Christian Yent. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Bonnie; four
daughters, Tammy Anderson of Proctorville, Ohio, Karen Ritter of Ona, W.Va.,
Becky Johnson of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Jennifer Cook Sampson of Jacksonville,
Fla.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a special granddaughter
Addison Urquhart and special grandson Zachary Sampson, both of Jacksonville,
Fla. Special thanks to Jim Sampson and Danny Endicott for their loving care of
Grumpy. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Morris
Funeral Home.
BOYCE LENUEL PERRY, 81, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, March 31,
2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Graveside services will be at 2
p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, with Pastor
Mark Booth officiating. Funeral procession will leave the Morris Funeral Home at
1:45 p.m. Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post No.
93, Kenova. Boyce was born on March 13, 1935, at Salt Rock, W.Va., to the late
Ethel Ray Perry. He was a retired truck driver with more than 50 years of
service, having last worked for Overnite Trucking. Boyce was an Air Force
veteran. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by daughter, Marsha
Galloway; twin brother, Royce L. Perry; and brother, Doyle Perry. Survivors
include his best friend and loving wife of 51 years, Madeline Wallace Perry;
three daughters, Gladys Booth (Michael), of Wayne, W.Va., Kathy Heck (David) and
Crystal Jackson (David), all of Huntington; one son, James Bond (Jacqueline), of
Cynthiana, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by special uncle, Tom Ray, of Louisville, Ky. Friends may call from 1
p.m. Sunday until the procession leaves the funeral home.
BRETT MICHAEL POWELL, 25, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Thursday, March 31,
2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. He was born February 25, 1991,
in Raleigh, N.C., a son of Sherry Poff Powell and Roger Tomblin. Brett loved
music, art, fashion and video games. He was very creative and will be greatly
missed. In addition to his parents, Brett is survived by two brothers, Roger
Aaron Tomblin and Zachary Powell; one sister, Jessica Nicole Powell; six uncles,
Stanley, Larry, Mark and Matthew Poff, Steve and Jason Tomblin; his maternal
grandmother Anita Fetty; and several friends. The family will receive friends
Friday April 8, 2016 from noon to 2 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova.
Funeral services will begin immediately following the visitation at 2 p.m. with
Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in Ceredo Crescent Hill
Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.rollinsfh.com.