MICHAEL JOE MAYNARD, 63, of Ashland passed away Friday April 1, 2016 at his home. He was born June 24, 1952 in Kenova, WV. He was preceded in death by his wife Marcia Ann Coburn Maynard. Neal-Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home, Catlettsburg, in charge directions which are pending. Condolences may be sent to: kilgorecollierfuneralhome.com.

GARY RAY PERDUE, 70, loving son, brother and uncle, of South Point, Ohio, formerly of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. He was born December 25, 1945, in Kenova, a son of the late James Daniel and Helen Marie Hitchcock Perdue. Gary worked for CRS Trucking as a truck driver. He was a graduate of C-K High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during the Vietnam War era. He is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Danette (William) Shirley; one niece and her husband, Cheryl (John) Jackson; one nephew, Billy Shirley; one aunt and her husband, Ronnie (Beans) Cantrell; his special friend Kim Linkous; and a host of other family and friends. Graveside services will be conducted at noon Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East with Rev. Mike Lucas officiating. There will be no visitation. The funeral procession will leave Rollins Funeral Home for the graveside service at 11:30 a.m. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

EVERETT LEE KITCHEN, 77 of Wayne W.Va., passed away, Friday, April 1, 2016, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born October 5, 1938, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of the late Morton and Elizabeth Sanders Kitchen. He was a 1957 graduate of Huntington East High School, U.S. Air Force Veteran, a retired Foreman with a Chicken Ranch in Colorado, and later was self-employed providing home improvements. In addition to his parents, Everett was also preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Anderson and Gloristine Light and one brother, Willie Ray Kitchen. He is survived by two daughters, Carletta and Sandra; three sons, Charles, Roger and Mark; three sisters, Audrie Graham (Phillip), Geraldine Wilisch and Maxine Loudermilk, all of Huntington, W.Va; one special friend, Joyce Mathis of Wayne, W.Va. A Celebration of his life will be conducted at noon on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the Wayne Senior Center, Wayne, W.Va., where food and fellowship will be provided and side dishes or desserts are welcome. American Legion Post #93 Kenova, W.Va., will provide military honors. Memorial donations may be made to the Wayne Senior Center. Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va., is caring for the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonandkitchen.com.

GARY DALE PETERS, 75 of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away April 2, 2016, at home. He was born February 23, 1941, in Wheeling, W.Va., to Glen B. Peters and Pearl L. Peters. Gary attended Huntington East High School and enlisted in the US Air Force from which he received an honorable discharge. Gary loved being outside and had a passion for fishing. Gary always said a bad day of fishing was better than a good day of anything else. Gary was a pipefitter and belonged to the Pipefitters Local #521 for over 50 years. He retired in 2005, from which he remains in good standing. He is preceded in death by his mother Pearl Peters and great-grandson Spencer Fogle. Left to cherish his memory are his father Glen B. Peters; brother Steve Peters and wife Janice of Michigan; daughters Angel Lake and husband Bobby, Susan Peters, Evelyn Peters and son Doug Peters; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren along with a host of nieces and nephews and his dear friend and caregiver Debra Lear. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Tom Hysell. Burial will follow in Peters Family Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.Va. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

EPPERSON "E.C." MAYNARD, 92, of Huntington, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Graveside funeral rites will be on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Spring Valley Memory Gardens by Pastor Jerry Matt. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 93, Kenova, WV. E.C. was a veteran of the US Army having served in WWII he was an Army paratrooper serving with the 504th Parachute Infantry Co. B; He was awarded the Purple Heart. He retired from American electric Power. He was a 3rd Degree Mason and member of Huntington Lodge #53 AF&AM for over 50 years. He was born on August 5, 1923 in Wayne County, WV, the son of the late Jay and Sadie Scaggs Maynard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Burgess Maynard. He is survived by his beloved sister Loreen (Sis) Maynard of Huntington, three children Deborah Kay Rogers of New Port Richey, FL., Brenda June Kramer of Ashland Ky., and David Clark Maynard of Huntington, WV., nephew and niece Larry and Lisa Maynard both of Proctorville, Ohio, four grandchildren Michael Wesley, Stacy Leavines, Christopher and Jeremy Geise; five great grandchildren Katelyn and Christopher Leavines, C. J. Geise, Ben and Sam Wesley. There will be no visitation. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family. American Legion Post 93 of Kenova will conduct military graveside rites. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

MARY RUTH McCOMAS, 85, of Kiahsville, W.Va., took her heavenly flight home on Monday, April 4, 2016 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Freedom Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, who cherished many years of memories with her, and got one of her greatest pleasures taking care of her beloved dog Digger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob McComas; son, Mike McComas; parents Noah and Martha Ross; brothers Elmer, Denver, Noah Jr. and George; sisters Nellie Jean Ross and Louise Elkins. She is survived by one sister, Frances (Earl) Burgess of Branchland, W.Va.; one brother Robert (Margaret) Ross of South Point, Ohio; two grandsons, whom she helped raised, Michael McComas of Bluffton, S.C., and Bobby (Kasey) McComas of Louisville, Ky.; five great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends who will miss her dearly. The family would like to thank the 6th floor oncology staff at St. Mary's and the staff of Lincoln Nursing and Rehab for their love and care. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in the Ross Wiley Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

CHESTER LEE ADKINS, 67, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 4, 2016. He was born August 17, 1948, a son of the late Hobart and Leota Adkins. Chester worked in drywall. He leaves behind his loving wife, Deborah Lynn Adkins; seven children, Leigha (Thomas) Walls of Martinsburg, W.Va., Mirisa Adkins of New York, Beth (Roger) Boley of Genoa, W.Va., Trish Rowe, Verna Vaughan, Hansford (Misty) Bowen, all of Wayne, and Sherman (Misti) Bowen of Lavalette, W.Va.; 19 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Charles (Ruby) Adkins of Hedgesville, W.Va., and ernie (Linda) Adkins of Barberton, Ohio; two sisters, Hope (Hassel) Rife of florida, and Bonnie (Cliff) Maynard of Wayne; two special friends since childhood, John and Brenda Perry of Wayne; and a host of family and friends. funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Johnson Tiller funeral Home with Brothers Jesse Adkins and Jerry Casteel officiating. Burial will follow at elmwood Cemetery. friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

JOHNNIE MUNCY III, 37, of Wayne, W.Va., died Monday, April 4, 2016 at home. He was born March 19, 1979 in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Barbara Jo Muncy and the late Johnnie Muncy, II. His sister Angie Chapman also preceded him in death. In addition to his mother he is survived by one son, Johnnie Muncy, IV, of Ohio; brothers Jeffrey (Misty) Muncy of Lavalette, W.Va, Jesse (Debbie) Muncy of Tennessee; two sisters, Shelly Muncy (Biz) and Mary Place, both of Ohio; girlfriend Elese Hargadon of Wayne; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Stapleton officiating. Private burial will be held in Ohio. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

FLORA ADKINS, 68, of Wayne, WV, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Johnny Jackson officiating. Burial followed at Gerald Adkins Cemetery, Wayne, WV. She was born May 25, 1947, to the late George W. Vanover and Julia M. Lowe Vanover. Flora previously worked as a CNA for Wayne Continuous Care and was a member of Canada Chapel Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by twin sister Lora Ann Vanover and sister Florence Simpson. Survivors include her loving husband of 48 years, Glenn Adkins, daughter Michelle Ferrell and husband Joe, sons Darrell Adkins, David Adkins and wife Robin all of Wayne, WV, and Randall Adkins of Lavalette, sisters Betty Irick of Wayne, WV and Fannie Watson of Toledo, Ohio, brothers Arnold Vanover and wife Barbara of Rolla, MO and Paul Randall Vanover and wife Jeani of Paintsville, KY. She is also survived by six grandchildren, T. J. and Seth Adkins, Cody and Jordan Tabor, Jessie Ferrell and Abbie Adkins. Flora opened her door to whoever was in need – often calling the kids that gathered and stayed her "lost boys," which were Daniel, Charlie, Adam, Tony and Josh. Friends called from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

RONALD LEE ALLEN, 64, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Fred Ferguson and Pastor Rick Perdue officiating. Burial will follow at Stiltner Cemetery, Wayne with graveside rites conducted by Wayne Lodge #18 AF&AM. Ron was born on August 22, 1951, to the late Bellvard and Lucy Allen. He was the husband of the late Glenna Kay Napier Allen. He was a member of Wayne Baptist Church, Wayne Lodge #18 AF&AM, Eastern Star and Royal Arch. Ron was a retired welder from Marathon in Catlettsburg, Ky. Survivors include his three children, Rhonda Kay Ferguson (Chans Fortner) of Huntington, Susan Lynn Allen of Lavalette, Christopher Lee Allen and wife Beth of Wayne; five grandchildren, Emily Shea Ferguson (fiancé Cory), Morgan Kay Ferguson , Cole Jacob, Ethan Thomas and Mollie Brooke Allen. He is also survived by two sisters, Lila Vaughn (Elmer) and Barbara Jean Scaff (Hillary) and several loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, parents and sister Marilyn Allen. The family, with gratitude, would like to thank James Baisden of Wayne for his continuous love and friendship of many years. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

CLAUDE EMMITT STROUD, 73, passed away on Friday April 8, 2016 at Dunlow, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday April 10 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV with Brother Emanuel Ferguson officiating. Burial will followed at the Troy Maynard Cemetery, Dunlow, WV with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post #93. Claude was born on December 4, 1942, in Dunlow, WV, to the late Thomas and Perva Marcum Stroud. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children Donna, daughter Carrie and granddaughter Rosie. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army and an assembler for Lennox Industries for many years. Claude was always the life of the party, sure to bring a smile to your face. Claude enjoyed NASCAR racing, bluegrass music, playing poker and being with family. He spent most of his adult life in Columbus Ohio but his heart was always in West Virginia. Survivors include his son and daughter in law, Christopher Dean and Staci Stroud of Columbus, Ohio, two grandchildren (Scarlet, Grayce), four sisters Jean, Wilkie, Maxie, Sharron, three brothers Roy, Elton, Gary and a special companion Joy. Visitation was held two hours prior to the service on Sunday.

IREDA KIRK MARCUM, 88, of Wayne, died April 9, 2016, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wayne. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Ray Williamson. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. She was born March 26, 1928, in Breeden, W.Va., a daughter of the late Walter Kirk and Ethel Browning Ferguson. Also preceding her in death were four brothers, Arthur and Bill Kirk, George Riley and Wayne C. Ferguson, along with a sister, Bradys Brumfield. Survivors include four brothers, Clarence E. Ferguson, James Alvis Ferguson, Luther Ferguson and Gene Kirk; two sisters, Avonell Moore and Virginia Parsley. Friends may call from noon until service time Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.

JANICE OSBURN WHITE, 70, of Hamlin, W.Va., went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. She was born May 9, 1945, to the late Gorman and Seay Asbury Osburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Nolan "Gene" White. Janice enjoyed going to church, taking care of her grandchildren and being with her family. Those left to honor her memory include one daughter, Keree Janene White Racer and son-in-law William A. "Andy" Racer of Hamlin, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Levi Andrew, Benjamin Luke, Amelia Caroline and Avery Elizabeth Racer, all of Hamlin; one sister, Gerrie (Lonnie) Ward of Milton, W.Va.; three brothers, Bernard (Ruth) Osburn of Mount Airy, N.C., Alpha (Donna Jean) Osburn of Bristol, Tenn., and Ershel (Constance) Osburn of Grandin, Mo. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of HIMG Oncology. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Victory Freewill Baptist Church on Mill Creek, with Rev. Roscoe Chafin and Minister Tom Racer officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, W.Va. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016, before service at the church. Pallbearers will be Andy Racer, Robin Chandler, Jeremy Bennett, Allen Osburn, Louis Pridemore and Daniel Pridemore. In lieu of flowers you may make donations to the Emogene Dolin Hospice House of Huntington, 3100 Staunton Rd., Huntington, WV 25702. Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville, W.Va., is in charge of the arrangements.

WALTON BRUMFIELD, 82, of Wayne, WV, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Pastor Fred Ferguson, his nephew Dr. Clarence Walton Adkins, and Danny Damron officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born October 27, 1933 in Wayne County, a son of the late Bostic and Daisy Artrip Brumfield. Walton retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Factory after 42 years of service and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Wayne Baptist Church, Wayne Masonic Lodge # 18, AF & AM, Eastern Star Commandry #9, and Beni Kedem ShrinersTemple in Charleston. He was also preceded in death by brothers Flem, Johnny, and Bostic Brumfield. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Zelma Smith Brumfield; a sister, Jennie Curry (W. Till) of Milton, WV; a brother, Glenn Brumfield (Delores) of Huntington, WV; special sisters-in-law, Donna Brumfield, Gail Brumfield, and Thelma Spencer. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of St. Mary’s Medical Center Urology Department, Oncology Department and Surgery Center, Dr’s Moribito (Jr. and Sr.), Jarrell Family Medicine, Hospice of Huntington, and caregivers Melissa Clark and Brittany Roberts, and special friends Johnny Mack and Joyce Merritt and Bob and Dorothy Collins. Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, and Masonic graveside rites by Wayne Lodge #18, AF & AM. Visitation will be from noon until service time Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.

RICKY ALLEN FANNIN, 46, of Kenova, W.Va., passed peacefully on April 11, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 31, 1969, the son of Ronald and Nancy Fannin. He was a dedicated husband and father to his wife of 23 years, Bridget A. Fannin and son Hunter Kade Fannin. He was employed at Koppers, Inc., for 25 years. Rick loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his family at their cabin in Pocahontas County, W.Va., built himself with friends. Rick could often be found tinkering in the garage or working in the yard, busying himself with teaching Hunter how to prune a tree or work on the lawn mower. Rick was a member of the Kenova #110 AF&AM Masonic Lodge. He took pride in the tradition and being able to pass it on to his son, Hunter. He is survived by his mother and father, Ronald and Nancy Fannin; sister Rhonda Fannin Burks (Thomas Mills); niece Kayla Burks; nephew Garan Lyons; sister-in-law Stephanie Lyons; mother/father in-law John and Diana Lyons, Bill and Patricia Knoblock, as well as many special family and friends. Rick was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Aunt Ruthie, and Daisy. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their care and beautiful view of the river. In addition, the family is thankful for the great care of the nurses and doctors over the past few months. Rick and his family were blessed to have so many friends and family who visited, helped with errands, and sent their positive thoughts and prayers during his short illness. In keeping with the wishes of Rick, there will be no funeral services. A memorial service may be planned at a later date.

DOROTHY L. FILLINGER, 89, of Huntington, WV passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ashland, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Joey Kennedy. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Huntington. She was born May 20, 1926 in Huntington, WV a daughter of the late John Henry Clayton and Gladys Basenback Fillinger. She was a retired vice-president of Guaranty National Bank (now Huntington Bancshares). She was also a charter member of Westmoreland Church of Christ, where she was a member of the Loyal Daughters and was very active all of her life. Dorothy was also an avid bowler, talented artist and enjoyed golf. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters: Virginia Fillinger, Annabelle Burnley , Vetress Sarver and an infant brother. Survivors include, nephews and nieces, Michael Burnley, John Burnley (Becky), Janet Greear (Dewey) and Sharren Morgan; great nieces and nephews, Jessica Elliott, Ryan Burnley (Elizabeth), James Burnley (Rachel) and Timothy Greear; two great great nephews Henry and Noah Burnley, and great great niece, Brenna Kokichi –Burnley. Friends may call from Noon until 1:00 PM Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.regerfh.com.

DOROTHY FAYE OVERBY, 72, of Wayne, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. She was born August 11, 1943, at Kiahsville, WV, to the late Everett and Ethel Clark Maynard. Dorothy previously worked as a Home Health Aide for Cabell Health Department. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Overby, sisters Glendola Adkins, Katy Clark and Wealtha Blankenship and brother Arlie Maynard. Survivors include a daughter Eugenia Wylie and husband Hughie of Morgantown, KY, brother William Allen Maynard and wife Judy of Prichard, WV and grandson Wesley Aaron Spence. There will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the charity of choice. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne is in charge of the arrangements.

SHARON KAY LAWSON, 60, of Genoa, WV, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Brother Travis Perry officiating. Burial will follow at the Horn Cemetery, Turkey Creek, KY. Sharon was born on April 21, 1955, at Williamson, WV, to the late Ernest Hensley and Billie Jean Napier. She was a homemaker and a member of rush Branch Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Jeremy Carey and sister Linda Artz. Survivors include her loving husband Ronnie Lawson, son Shawn Carey of Shelby, Ohio, sister Teresa Mitchell and husband Grant of Monroe, Ohio, and brother Danny Ray Hensley and wife Julie of Shelby, Ohio. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Saturday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

CARL LEON HAYNES, 80 of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away April 15, 2016, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. He was born October 9, 1935, in Huntington, son of the late Paul Ray and Zora Estelle Christian Haynes. Carl was a retired contractor and US Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura May Haynes; daughter, Judy Prino; son, Curtis Haynes; and brothers, Marlin, Lafe and Lawrence Haynes. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Sue Ward, Sabrina May Harber and husband, Heath; a son, Carl Haynes Jr. and wife, Paula; a brother, Roger Haynes; special friend, Alfreda; and numerous grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home. Special thanks to staff of VAMC, CHH and Cabell Fresenius Dialysis Center.

HURL NORMAN SMITH, 83, of Smithville, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at Smithville-Wester Care Center. Funeral services will be conducted noon Monday, April 18, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Pastor Doug Watts and Brother Buster Maynard. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born August 12, 1932 in Kenova, W.Va., a son of the late Jesse and Myrtie Rowe Smith. Hurl was retired from Packaging Corporation of America and was a charter member of the Good News United Baptist Church in Orrville, Ohio. He enjoyed working word puzzles and jigsaw puzzles for hours at a time, but he especially loved playing with his grandchildren. Also preceding him in death were three brothers, Hubert, Hobart and Homer Smith; two sisters-in-law, Elsie Smith and Sula Smith. Survivors include his loving wife, Esta Clark Smith; a daughter, Geraldine Price of Wooster, Ohio; a son, Kenneth N. Smith and wife, Penny of DePere, Wis.; a sister, Calla Smith of Huntington; three brothers, Herbert Smith of Manassas, Va., Lowell Smith and wife, Sallie of Lavalette, W.Va., Dores Smith of Lavalette, W.Va.; two sisters-in-law, Janice Smith and Mildred Smith both of Lavalette, W.Va.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time at Morris Funeral Home.

RUBY LEE RATLIFF, 71 of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 15, 2016. She was born October 4, 1944, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Leslie and Elizabeth Jordan Blake. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ratliff. She was the beloved mother of Lisa Hathaway-McComas of Chesapeake, Ohio, Kristy (Lee) Spurlock of Huntington, Kevin Dudding and Gary Ratliff, both of Lavalette. She is also survived by two brothers, Mick Blake of Huntington and Pete Stephens of Kenova; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, with Bill Plybon officiating. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Visitation will be two hours prior to services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home for funeral expenses. The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice of Huntington, especially Sandy, Rhonda and Georgana for their loving care and support.

DORIS FLUTY, 86, of Crum, West Virginia passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at her home in Crum, West Virginia. She was born on December 15, 1929 to the late Richard Chafin and Flarna Fitzpatrick in Wayne, West Virginia. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Edward Fluty, one son; Clinton Fluty., and one sister; Myrtle Williamson of Crum, West Virginia Doris is survived by three siblings; Ethel Marcum, Helen Dalton both of Crum, West Virginia, Richard Chaffin Jr of Ohio. Funeral services will be held at the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 11:00am with Green Way Parsley officiating. Burial will follow at the Parsley Cemetery in Crum, West Virginia. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 starting at 6:00 pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

LEONTA LILLIS BROWNING, 89, of Huntington, WV passed away on April 19, 2016. She was born on January 6, 1927 in Ceredo, WV; the only daughter of Howard Sizemore and Edna Montgomery Sizemore. "Lee" was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Browning and her brother, Leonard "Man" Sizemore. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her son, Kenneth Ray Browning Jr. (Sharon); her 2 grandchildren, Kent Browning (Jennifer) and Courtney Parsons and her 2 great-grandchildren, Cole Parsons and Morgan Browning. Graveside services were conducted on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Spring Valley Memorial Gardens, Huntington, WV with Minister John Holland officiating. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

MARGIE IRENE MAYS, 88, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Tim Jayne. Burial follow Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. Margie was born on March 8, 1928, in Wayne County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Elliott and Bethena Riggs Staley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Leo Mays, one son Steven Mays and two brothers and eight sisters. She was a graduate of Wayne High School, a member Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church and attended Jefferson Avenue Church of God. She retired from Fosters Memorial Home. She is survived by her two sons and daughter in law, Doug and Donna Mays and Joseph Mays; two grandchildren and spouses, Shaun and Sheena Mays and Melanie and Scott Slayton; six great-grandchildren, Dakota, Emma, Kylie and Kaylee Mays and Kinley and Khloe Slayton; one brother and sister, Freelin (Opal) Staley and Sue (John) Lewis. Friends may call from noon until service time at the Reger Funeral Home.

VERL ELDRED CHILDERS II, 73, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, April 22, 2016, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. Verl was born October 11, 1942, in Huntington to the late Verl Eldred and Ruth Walker Childers. He was a member of the Wayne Lodge #18 AF&AM. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Childers. Survivors include three daughters, Susan Prys (Jeff), Shelley Childers (Melissa), all of Charlotte, N.C., and Ashley McCarthy (Bill) of Nashville, Tennessee. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Stephen, Alex and Emily Prys and Alex Roeder, Andrew and Samuel McCarthy, and his special lifelong family friend, Ed Heck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Tuesday.

DOUG "MACK" BOWEN, 72 of Fort Gay, WV formerly of Lawrence County passed away Saturday April 23, 2016 at his home. Doug was born Aug. 5, 1943 at Clifford, KY the son of the late Liss and Mirinda Burke Bowen. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Angela Bowen Marcum and two sisters Dolly Copley Crum and Elizabeth Accord. Doug was a carpet installer for many years. Survivors include his loving wife Bonnie Dalton Bowen; a daughter and son-in-law Polly and Keith Johnson of Fort Gay, WV; and a son and daughter-in-law Jerry Douglas and Susan Bowen of Louisa; also a brother Benny Bowen of Clifford, KY.; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday April 27th at noon at the Oak Grove Church with Bro. Michael Marcum officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowen & Johnson Cemetery at Fort Gay. Friends called the family on Monday after 6:00 pm and on Tuesday at the Oak Grove Church. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

SARAH ANISE MAYNARD, 93, of Dunlow, WV, completed the final part of her journey home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Emanuel Ferguson. Burial will follow at the Charles Maynard Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. She was born September 22, 1922 in Dunlow, WV, a daughter of the late Stan and Louella Copley. Sarah was a homemaker and member of the Fairmount United Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading books, sewing and quilting, but most of all she loved going to church. Her husband, Charles Maynard also preceded her in death along with an infant son, Phillip Maynard. Survivors include two daughters, Joan Maynard and Janet Clark both of Wayne, WV; five sons, Lowell Maynard and wife, Esther, Carl Mayanrd and wife, Billie Jo, Albert "Ab" Maynard and wife, Darlene, Jennings "Doc" Maynard and wife, Magaline all of Dunlow, WV; Larry Maynard and wife, Debra of Genoa, WV; fifteen grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Wednesday at MorrisFuneral Home, Wayne, WV.

BRENDA LOU KREIG, 75, of St. Augustine, FL died April 20, 2016 at Community Hospice Bailey Center in St. Augustine, Florida. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Monday, April 25, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. She was born July 14, 1940 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Joel and Gladys Dyer Crum. Brenda previously worked as a computer programmer for various places. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Joedy Keith Muncy Krieg. Survivors include her five children; Kevin Krieg of Norfolk, Va, Gregory Steven Krieg, Sarah Krieg, Veronica Tiller and Virginia Rocheville all of St. Augustine, FL, special son-in-law Robert Rocheville, two sisters Joellene Franklin of Milton, WV and Helena "Dee" Camper of Richmond, VA, first husband Larry Muncy and second husband Steven Krieg. She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren; Michelle, Amanda, Shawn, Daniel, Joshua, Felina, Kyle, Austin, Wyatt, Makayla, Logan Alexander, Lucus, Logan James, Dakota and Elena. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral home.

LOUISA "LUDY" JANE DYER NAPIER, 74, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Monday, April 25, 2016, at King's Daughters Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Chad Shafer. Burial will follow at the Finley Cemetery in East Lynn, W.Va. She was born June 11, 1941, in Stiltner, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jennings and Seltha Adkins Dyer. Ludy was a retired CNA from Woodlands Retirement Community. Two sisters, Malta Alexander and Joyce Whited, also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Annette Watts (Sam Clark) of Kenova; two sons, Stephen Craig Watts and wife Kimberly of Kenova and William Todd Watts and wife Anita of Huntington, W.Va.; a brother, Bill Dyer and wife Garnett of Van Lear, Ky.; five grandchildren, Tyler, Daniele, Levi, Nick and Elizabeth and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

BILLIE "BOB" BLAIR, 88, passed away from his beloved "Kellogg" in Huntington on Tuesday April 26, 2016 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Jamie Gump. Burial will follow in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens, Ashland, Ky. He was born July 1, 1927, in Huntington, W.Va., son of the late Maude Connor. Bob was a member of American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, Marcum Chapter #61 OES, Crescent Lodge #32 Masons, Beni Kedem Shriners, Scottish Rite Freemasons 32nd degree, US Navy veteran of WWII, dedicated volunteer for several community organizations in his Westmoreland neighborhood and retired from Chandler's Plywood Products with 50-plus years of service. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Patsy, and two brothers, Ed and Jim Kendrick.Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Lola (Rich) Casey and Patricia (Ron) Dials; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Ben Blair, Jeff Blair and Tim (Denise) Blair; seven grandchildren, Kevin (Cara) Dials, Kaila (Eric) Maynard, Kody Blair, Kelly (Jessi) Dials, Rachel Blair, Kent (Jessie) Blair and Jesse Blair; one step-grandson, Rick Casey; four great-grandchildren, Connor and Keegan Dials, Easton Maynard and Charlotte Blair; one step- great-grandson Ricky Casey. Three surviving cousins Fred and Homer Blair, Jr., Treva Stapleton, along with several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the WV State Parks Foundation, 324 4th Ave. South Charleston, WV 25303. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

BARBARA FAYE MOORE, 63, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born April 7, 1953 in Huntington, Va., a daughter of the late Chris and Edith Maynard Brumfield. Her husband Charles Moore also preceded her in death, along with one brother, Boyd Brumfield, and two sisters, Judy Brumfield and Blanche Brumfield. Barbara retired from J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa, Ky. She leaves behind one son, Michael (Melissa) Moore of Louisa, Ky.; one daughter, Crystal Moore of Genoa; and one grandson, Justin Ramey, also of Genoa. Also surviving are five siblings, Christopher Brumfield, Jr. of Crum, W.Va., and Charles Neal (Wanda) Brumfield of Soper, Okl., Debra (Larry) Maynard of Genoa, Danny Brumfield and Roger Brumfield, both of Crum; several nieces, nephews, and many friends. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of Cabell Huntington Hospital and the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their loving care; special friends Bill, Billy, and Oretha Williamson for their support and kindness; and the community who have helped in so many ways. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow win the Garland Moore Cemetery, Radnor. Friends called after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

CUBA QUEEN ROSS, 79, of Mobile, Ala., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. She was born November 28, 1939 in Lincoln County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Willie and Anna Toppings Queen. Her husband of 54 years, Earl G. "Pug" Ross also preceded her in death along with three brothers, Alvis Queen, Arlie Queen, and Floyd Queen. Cuba was a homemaker and a member of Laurel Freewill Baptist Church. She leaves behind four daughters, Diane Keesee and husband Allen of Mobile, Ala., Delana Ball and husband Randall of Kenova, W.Va., Brenda Merritt, and Sarah Wyke and husband Steve all of Mobile; 11 grandchildren, Robin Gene Wilson, Donna Jean Keesee, Dixie Louise Keesee, Kathy Napier, Timothy Earl Rose, Russell Todd Rose, Jessica Mae Carman, Ladessa Gail Swain, Renee Cuba Siegle, James Wesley Booth, and Zachary Alan Merritt; and 26 great grandchildren. Also surviving is four brothers, Delbert Queen of Ohio, Sammy Queen of Wayne, Lindsey Queen, and Bill Queen, both of Chapmanville, W.Va.; three sisters, Jane Anderson of Ohio, Sarah LeMaster of Huntington, W.Va., and Polly Cox of Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2015 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Keesee officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.