OBITS - MAY

WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
June, 2016

Obituaries courtesy The Wayne County News and The Huntington Herald Dispatch and other sources.

These obituaries for the month of June were compiled by Howard Osburn

HOWARD L. POWERS, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on June 1, 2016, after a lengthy illness. He was born on June 12, 1927, the son of Jonas and Catherine Powers. Graveside funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016, at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington with Chaplin Jim Goebel officiating. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ralph and Norman; a sister Helen Powers; and his first wife Doris Brown Powers. He is survived by his wife Ann Marie Powers; two daughters, Debra Gant and Susan McTheny (Mark); three grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Howard served in the U.S. Navy in 1945-46; graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy in 1953, becoming a registered pharmacist and employed in West Virginia and Ohio for the next 43 years. He was a member of the Baptist Temple, the Guyandotte Chapter of the Masonic Lodge, the Knights Templar, the Beni Kedem Temple, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and the National Rifle Association. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made tothe Alzheimers Association ot the American Canceer Society. Veterans Honor Guard Post 16 will conduct military graveside rites. Visitation will be from 10:30 until 11 a.m. Friday at the cemetery. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

FLORENCE LUCILLE WILSON HUTCHISON, formerly of Glenhayes and Columbus, Ohio, sister of John H. Wilson, died June 1, 2016 in the Laurels of Worthington, Ohio. She worked for the Kroger Bakery in Columbus. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at John H. Wilson Cemetery, Louisa, Ky. Young Funeral Home, Louisa, is in charge of arrangements www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com

CHARLES EDWARD ADKINS JR., 50, of Wayne, son of Charles Adkins of Wayne, died June 2, 2016 at home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne; burial will follow at the Stephenson Cemetery, Wayne. Visitation will be one hour before Monday at the funeral home.

CHARLES EDWARD BOOTON, 89, of Lavalette, W.Va., died Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Elmwood Cemetery. He was born December 21, 1926, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Lonnie and Idella Morrison Booton. Charles was retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was also a member of the Wayne Masonic Lodge #18 AF&AM as well as the VFW, DAV and American Legion. His wife, Helen Jackson Booton, also preceded him in death, along with a long-term companion, Tammy Perkins and step-son Randy Perkins. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Cremeans and husband Mike of Wayne, W.Va., Tammy Daniels and husband Fred of Boynton Beach, Fla.; a son Jimmy Perkins of Ona, W.Va.; a grandson Jon Cremeans and wife Reva of Huntington, W.Va.; great-granddaughter Makayla Cremeans. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. A procession will leave the funeral home at 12:45 p.m.

ALMA EILENE BRANHAM, 63, of Prichard, companion of Ron "Butch" Viers of Prichard, died June 2, 2016 at home. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Sunday at Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa, Ky. Young Funeral Home, Louisa, is in charge of arrangements.

BOBBY BRUNTY, 85, of Branchland, W.Va., widower of Madeline McCleese Brunty, died June 2, 2016 at home. He was a retired gas well driller for Jackson Gas Company. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va.; burial following in Franklin Cemetery, Branchland. Visitation will be one hour before service Sunday at the funeral home.

BUDDIE JOE MAYNARD, 82 of Lavalette, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Elder Sam Fry officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. He was born September 1, 1933, at Kiahsville, W.Va., a son of the late Ruben and Victoria Spence Maynard. He was a former laborer for an airplane manufacturer. He was also preceded in death by his ex-wife Betty Jo Maynard; six brothers, Paul, Doyle, Jenkins, Armo, Otis and Grant Maynard; two sisters, Virginia Haynes and Edna Hillyers; a grandson Darryl Joe Maynard II; and a sister-in-law, Judith "Judy" Maynard. Survivors include a son Darryl Joe Maynard (Wanda) of Wayne, W.Va.; three daughters, Edna Pauley of Wayne, W.Va., Vickie Vera and Rose Sutphin, both of Huntington, W.Va.; three sisters, Hazel Nease and Glenna Akers of Proctorville, Ohio and Dottie Hall of Lavalette, W.Va.; two brothers, Andy Maynard of Brunswick, Ohio and Heck Maynard of Detroit, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Linda Blower (Eustace), Marcie Stroud, "his baby" (Darrell ), and Renee Pauley, all of Wayne, W.Va., Jessica Price (John), Leslie Shawn Vera, Justin Vera, and Tequilla Sutphin, all of Huntington, W.Va.; six great-grandchildren, Bryan Blower, Telissa Stroud, Kasey Blankenship, Brittany Pauley, Bailey Pauley and a special great-granddaughter, Maycie Jo Sutphin; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home. Leslie Shawn Vera, Justin Shane Vera, Eustace Blower, Bryan Blower, Darrell Stroud, John Price and Kasey Blankenship will serve as pallbearers.

CHARLES RAYMOND BLATT, 82 of Huntington passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Father Charles McGinnis. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne County, West Virginia. He was born November 29, 1933, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Raymond Casper and Edith Arthur Blatt. Charles was a veteran of the US Army and was a retired machinist with Nulls Machine Shop and he also helped his son in his business, R & R Products. Charles was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Maxine Midkiff Blatt and two sisters, Lucille Easthon and Katherine Bocook. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Randall and Rhonda Blatt and Scott and Brooke Blatt, all of Huntington; daughter and son-in-law Mindy and Greg Turner of Huntington; grandchildren Jeremy and Mallory Watts, Sarah and Kevin Day, Brittany and Tyler Jones, Alex Blatt and his fiancé Kearston Evans, Kaitlin Blatt and Josh Blatt; great-grandchildren Dexter, Noah and Everly Jones, Fiona and Emmy Kate Watts, Konor Day and Kingston Blatt. Friends may call from noon until service time on Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

ERNEST LEE ROTENBERRY, 80, of Fort Gay, WV., passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at his home. Ernie was born January 1, 1936 in Vienna, Virginia a son of the late Hugh and Callie Sheets Rotenberry. He was a United States Army Veteran and was of Presbyterian Faith. Ernie had retired from running Ernie’s Produce in Louisa, Kentucky. Survivors include his loving wife, Betty Scott Rotenberry of Fort Gay, WV.; one son, Ernest Lee (Neva) Rotenberry Jr. of King, VA.; grandchildren, Ernest Lee Rotenberry II, Michelle Yvonne Rotenberry, and Gerald "Jerry" Rotenberry all of King, VA.; sibling, Roy, Paul, George and Lenora. Funeral services were conducted 11:00 AM Friday, June 10, 2016 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Cox officiating. Burial followed at the Scott Cemetery, Fort Gay, WV.. Visitation was 6:00 until 9:00 PM Thursday at Young Funeral Home.

MAE ADKINS, 66, of Huntington, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. She was born August 7, 1949, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late David Henry and Lola Clay Clark. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Willis Adkins; one daughter, Patricia Gayle Adkins; three brothers, Raymond, Ernest and Richard Clark; and one sister, Louise Clark. She is survived by two daughters, Teresa Adkins and Charlotte Adkins; three sisters, Betty Simpkins, Goldie Adkins and Faye Watts; three brothers, Jennings Clark, Charlie Clark and James Clark; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Burial will follow in Bowen Cemetery. Friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

ELMER MILLS, 94, of Proctorville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Monday June 6, 2016. He was born May 19, 1922, in East Lynn, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 65 years, Effie Merritt Mills; his parents George Washington Mills and Dora Bell Ross Mills; four brothers, Walter, Glen, Bernard and Clarence Mills; and four sisters, Dorothy Adkins, Delphia Perry, Bessie Beliek and Maxine Mills. He is also survived by in-laws, and a host of nieces and nephews. Elmer was a member of First Baptist Church of Proctorville, Ohio. Elmer retired from the Huntington Park Board after working in the CCC Camps and the timber yard at the coal tipple earlier in his life. He was a true lover of the outdoors where he spent his time hunting, fishing, digging roots and riding the four wheeler. His gardens were famous for tomatoes and white logan giant and cornfield green beans, which he shared with friends and family. The family would like to thank Elmer's many friends, who prayed and visited him throughout his battle with lung cancer. We would also like to thank the people at Hospice of Huntington and at Wyngate in Proctorville, Ohio, for all their loving care of Elmer. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Proctorville, Ohio, or Hospice of Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016, at First Baptist Church, Proctorville, Ohio, by Pastor Jeff Black, Pastor Mike Smith, Pastor Duane Smith and Pastor Paul Meadows. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

GARY THOMAS CONLEY, 69, of Ashland, passed away on Wednesday June 8, 2016 at UK Medical Center in Lexington. Mr. Conley was born September 3, 1946 in Kenova, WV, son of the late Rolley and Anna Ruth Presley Conley. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 46 years Linda Marie Smith Conley, his parents, a son Aaron Thomas Conley and a brother Robert Conley. Gary served his country honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War, receiving a Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Marksman; he later retired from truck driving . He was a Hillsboro Honor Guard, a Kentucky Colonel, a member of VFW Post 9094, a member of Ashland FOP, and Laurel Gap Freewill Baptist Church. His interests included his Church, family, cars, and Harley Davidson. Survivors include daughters Kim Pavey, husband Jeremy, of Leesburg, OH, Ann Smithson, husband Randy, of Leesville, OH, and Amanda Plagge, husband James, of Maineville, OH, brother Woody Conley (Judy) of Ashland, and sister-in-law Betty Conley of Catlettsburg; seven granddaughters, many special friends along with several close nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless brothers and sisters in Christ. A Funeral Service to honor Mr. Conley will be at 7:00pm Tuesday June 14, 2016 at the Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home. Panola Street, Catlettsburg. Pastor J.C. Caudill will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:30pm until service time Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Committal service at 11:00am Wednesday June 15, 2016 at Hillsboro Cemetery. Military honors by Hillsboro Honor Guard. Condolences may be sent to: kilgorecollierfuneralhome.com.

DENNIS LEE KREGER SR., 66, of Wayne, W.Va., died Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Genesis Sistersville Center, Sistersville, W.Va., following an extended illness. He was born April 11, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio, a son of the late Elmer and Frances Kreger. Dennis was a retired police officer with the City of Ashland, Kentucky. He leaves behind his son, Dennis Lee Kreger Jr., of Wayne; one brother Danny Ray Kreger of Prichard, W.Va.; and two nephews, Billy (Melissa) Kreger of Ashland, Ky., and Danny Ray Kreger Jr. of Kentucky. Private services will be conducted. Johnson Tiller funeral Home is honored to serve the Kreger family.

CHARLES RAYMOND ADKINS, 69, of Waterloo, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Community Hospice in Ashland, KY. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Burial will follow at the Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, WV. He was born September 25, 1946 at Wayne, WV, a son of the late Cat and Eliza Adkins. He was a former employee of General Motors Corp. A sister, Peggy Adkins, a brother, Johnnie Adkins, and an uncle, Ivan Wallace, alsopreceded him in death. Survivors include his companion of 16 years, Wanda Miller; step-daughters, Debbie Cartwright, Pam Cartwright, Tonya Sue Reed, and Tiana Lucas; step-sons, Ricky Cartwright (Sandy), Who Cartwright, and Tony Miller; grandchildren, Brycie Jackson Miller and Zoey Marie Miller; a half-sister, Audrey; three half-brothers, Bruce Adkins, Jerry Adkins, and Richard Adkins; cousins Ken Wallace and Mike Wallace; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.

YVETTE RAE ENDICOTT, 51, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Friday, June 10, 2016, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born March 18, 1965, in Wilmington, Ohio a daughter of Richard Endicott and Myrtle Faye Davis Watts (Jesse). Besides her parents she is also survived by her life partner Kim Cumm; one brother and sister-in-law, Richard Anthony Endicott (Pamela); two sisters, Angela Dawn Endicott and Myra Robare, and numerous other friends throughout the world. There will be a visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

KAY ELLEN HAPTONSTALL JOY, 71, of Huntington, W.Va., was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 11, 2016. She was born on November 29, 1944, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harry David Haptonstall and Katherine Elizabeth Jeffers Haptonstall. Kay was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Dewey and Margaret A. Joy. She is survived by her husband of 54-years and 11-months, Robert D. "Bob" Joy; her children Becky Meade (Rick), Richard Joy and Sue Joy Ramsey; her grandchildren Rob Bryant, Kat Bryant (Justin Toney), Becky White (Carl Eugene White), Ricky Meade (LauraBeth Marie Meade) and her only great-granddaughter, Aryazzelia Meade. Also surviving are her brothers David Haptonstall (Carmel) and Tom Haptonstall (Erma) and her dear friend Sandy Koslow Thomas. Kay spent her life being a loving daughter, wife, mother, Grams and a true friend to many. She never met a stranger and loved everyone unconditionally. Her smile could light up a room as she spread joy wherever she went. Kay was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Marcum Chapter #61 in Ceredo, W.Va. She was a lifelong Episcopalian, too, first at Trinity Episcopal then for 50-years at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. She was an avid MU football fan as well as a UK basketball fan. A celebration of her life will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at 3 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 2248 Adams Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701 or to Hospice of Huntington, 1101 6th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

ELLA MAE SIMPKINS JOHNSON, 101, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at home. She was born June 5, 1915 at East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late William Henry and Annie Mary Sanders Simpkins. Ella was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jeff Johnson, as well as her beloved daughter Anna B. Hutchinson, three brothers, four sisters, and special twin Ona. A lifetime member of the Wolf Pen Church of Christ, Ella was a homemaker and so much more to so many. Survivors include her daughter, Glenna Janette Maynard and her husband Carl of Wayne; grandchildren Carletta (Bob) Fannin, Minetta (Chris) Moore, Jeffrey Carl Maynard, Amy Phillips, and Christy Hutchinson; great grandchildren, Amanda (Ronald) Greer, Jami (Cory) Sansom, Kelli Moore, Payton Boyes, Paige Phillips, Michael Phillips, Madison Hutchinson, and Logan Bradshaw; great-great grandchildren, Trey & Alee Greer, and Oliver Finn Sansom; her second family, special twin Ona’s children; and several other nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. The family would like to thank special caregivers Darlene Ross, Alice Webb, and Alician Pitts, who became family to us; Hospice of Wayne and Huntington; and dear friends Dewey Johnson, and Chad and Deborah Tiller. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brothers Emual Adkins and Daniel Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. friends may call one hour prior to the funeral. Donations are suggested to Wolf Pen Church of Christ 7909 Beech Fork road east Lynn, WV 25512

JAMES DOUGLAS FAIRCHILD, 63, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away following an extended illness. He was born June 29, 1952 in Prestonsburg, Ky., a son of the late Roy and Arvie Fairchild. Also preceding him in death were three brothers, Charles Fairchild, Gordon Fairchild, and Richard Fairchild, and one sister, Sarah. He leaves behind his wife, Joan Adkins Fairchild of Wayne; one daughter, Irvonna Blackburn of Prestonsburg; two grandchildren, Shaina (Trevor) Cercone of Morehead, Ky., and Matthew Blackburn of Prestonsburg; six siblings, Donald (Debbie) Fairchild, Shannon Fairchild, all of Columbus, Ohio, Mary Clark of Springfield, Ohio, Edna Faye Hayes of New Carlyle, Ohio, Wilma (Vernon) Matthews of Ray, Ohio, and Julie Crumb of Allensville, Ohio; special brother- in-law, James (Enemercy) Maynard of South Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Private funeral services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

JESSE COPLEY, 90, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 13, 2016. He was born January 27, 1926 at Dunlow, W.Va., a son of the late Lawrence and Victoria Nelson Copley. His son, David Lee Eslick also preceded him in death, along with one sister, Nery Jane Williamson, and five brothers, Calvin, Jay, Bill, Vernon, and Chester Copley. A United States Army Veteran, Jesse was retired from General Motors, Detroit, Michigan, and a member of Echo United Baptist Church. He leaves behind his wife, Jannivee Copley; three daughters, Sara (Grover) Copley of Ft. Gay, W.Va., Billie (Donald) Browning of Ft. Gay, Connie (Johnny) Hundley of Genoa, W.Va.; one son, James (Wanda) Eslick of Dunlow; and one grandson, Harold Keathley of Ohio. Also surviving are three sisters, Loreena Martin of Ripley, Oh., Virginia (Earnest) Earl of Barboursville, W.Va., and Betty Lee (Gilbert) Maynard of Wayne; two brothers, Donald (Bonnie) Copley of Dunlow, and Milton (Hilda) Copley of Chesapeake, Oh.; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Tommy Damron officiating. Burial will follow in Perry ridge Cemetery, Dunlow. friends may call after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

JETTIE LEE LAMBERT BREEDING, 86 of Williamson, WV passed away on June 13, 2016. She was born on April 24, 1930, daughter of the late raymond and Delphia Lambert of east Lynn, WV. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters Norma Porter, Maggie Adkins and Marlene Perry; three brothers ray, Jay and Walter Lambert; two infant sisters and one infant brother; a daughter, Sally Ann; and a son, Daniel Szekely. Survivors include her husband, Stewart "Duck" Breeding, Sr.; two sons, James and Bobby Szekely; daughter, Sandra; a step son Stewart Breeding, Jr.; one sister, Wilda Adkins of fort Gay; and one brother Luke Lambert of Branchland, and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 friday at Smith Cemetery. Morris funeral Home, Wayne, WV is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Morris funeral Home for funeral expenses.

VIRGIE McKENZIE-HORTON, 101 of Louisa passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2016 at the home of her daughter in Hitchins, Kentucky. Virgie was born in Louisa on February 7, 1915 to the late Hood and Lizzie Blankenship-McKenzie. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband Tom Horton; one daughter Rose Cyrus; two sons Jesse and Wayne Horton; four grandchildren Barbara Workman, Rick McGranahan, Elwood Cyrus and Judy Childers; three great grandchildren April Childers, Darren Hall and Michael Henry as well as seven siblings Jesse McKenzie, Frank McKenzie, Jasper McKenzie, Eli McKenzie, Bill McKenzie, Mary Thompson, Jane McKenzie and Gertrude Collins. Left behind to cherish her memory include seven daughters Joyce and Woodrow McGranahan of Hitchins, KY, Tina and Charles McGranahan of Louisa, KY, Lib and Ray McGranahan of Hitchins, KY, Sue and Jay Moore of Huntington, IN, Rose and Elwood Cyrus of Columbus, OH, Gertrude Rowe of Rush, KY and Irene and Bill Keeton of Port Washington, OH; five sons Sam and Katherine Horton, Jesse and Betty Horton all of Rush, KY, Tommy Horton, Eugene and Lillie Horton and Wane Horton all of Lawrence County, KY; one brother Bee McKenzie as well as numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren all of whom will miss her dearly. Funeral Services will be held at Young Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 12 noon with Pastor Keith Crum officiating, burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa. Visitation for family and friends will be on Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 6-9 pm at the Young Funeral Home Chapel. Online condolences maybe left for the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com

LUCY RUTH MORRISON FERGUSON, 76, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born January 8, 1940, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Wade Morrison Sr. and Sophia Bias Morrison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul "Skip" Ferguson; two sisters, Ada Shepherd and Lesta Adkins; and five brothers, LeRoy Morrison, Walter Morrison, Paul Morrison, Herbert Morrison and Richard Morrison. Survivors include two sons, Paul D. "Jaybo" Ferguson (Teresa) of Lakeview, Ohio and Edward Lee Ferguson (Dawn) of Jacksonville, Fla.; a brother, Wade Morrison Jr. (Opal); a sister-in-law, Lorine Morrison; grandsons, Colton Ferguson, Austin Ferguson, Westlee Ferguson, and Brandon Ferguson; and a special "granddaughter" Sunnette Kellum. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Bro. J.D. Keller officiating. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at Chapman's Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com

ROGER DALE FARLEY, 69, of Catlettsburg, Ky., husband of Jennifer Hall Farley, died June 15, 2016 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. A visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

MICHAEL EUGENE DeMARCO, 45, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 following an extended illness. He was born August 23, 1970 at Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Eugene Norris and Sandra J. DeMarco. His nephew, Patrick DeMarco also preceded him in death. Michael worked as an electrician and was a member of the BCA Pool League. He leaves behind his daughter, Martena DeMarco of Wayne, W.Va.; two sisters, Susan (Johnny) Adkins of Huntington and Lori (Ray) Piccolomini of Cleveland, Ohio; nieces Andriana Ambrose also of Cleveland and Brooklyn Bolen of Huntington; and great niece and nephew John and Lauren Ambrose of Cleveland. Also surviving is his fiancé Marissa Ramey of Huntington; and a host of aunts, uncles, and special friends. Private services will be held by the family at a later date. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the DeMarco family.

On November 15th 1926 MILTON FRANK RIEDEL was born to Louis Charles Riedel and Edna Augusta Stegman Riedel in Wheeling, West Virginia. He graduated from Wheeling High School and attended West Virginia University where he majored in Animal Husbandry. Before his last semester of college, he was drafted into the Air Force where he served as a mechanic and co-pilot. After his service he moved back to Wheeling and became a customer home builder. The homes he built stand proudly as a testament to craftsmanship and dedication to his trade. For over 60 years he worked as a leader in the construction industry from Wheeling to Huntington West Virginia. He enjoyed traveling extensively, spending time with his family. He had a fascination with collecting everything from pocket knives, model tractors and skid steer loaders. Milt will be remembered by those who knew and loved him as caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, friend and avid Marshall football fan. He was a long-time member of Spring Valley Presbyterian Church. There will be a memorial service at the church at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, conducted by Rev. Bonnie Boyce. He passed away peacefully on June 17, 2016 surrounded by his family. Milt was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Lee Hobbs Riedel, brothers Harold Riedel, Phillip Riedel, sister Betty Lou Shafferman and step-daughter Gay Elizabeth Davis. He is survived by his second wife of 41 years Oretha "Jo" Riedel, his children Judi Taylor, JB Riedel (Debi), Jan Taylor (Kim) and Jon Riedel (Peggy) as well as his step children Carol Matheny, Katherine Phillips (Danny), James Meredith (Adrienne) and Tanga Dodson (Tom), 22 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. American Legion Post 93 of Kenova will conduct military rites. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

HERMAN R. ENOCHS, 80, of Hobart, Ind., formerly of Ranger, W.Va., brother of Randy Enochs, died June 16, 2016. He retired from EJ&E Railroad of Gary, Ind. At his request, private family service at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, Ind., will be conducted.

MARY HELEN (HONEY) EVANS, of Huntington, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2016, at the age of 82. Born Mary Helen Caldwell on January 13, 1934, Honey was nicknamed by her sister, Mamie Cole, and married Jack Evans on July 27, 1952. Together they raised three grateful children, Linda Saville, Joe Evans, and Andy Evans. Honey was active at the Westmoreland United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and the Webster Woods Sunday School class, and where she worked for years in the annual fall Bazaar. She enjoyed cooking, crafts, Marshall sports, and family get-togethers, and was a volunteer at Hospice of Huntington. She is survived by her husband; her children; their spouses, Ralph Saville, Teresa Evans, and Leigh Hubbard; her grandchildren, Brad Saville, Kristin Saville Williams, Clark Evans, and Ross Evans; her great grandchildren, Hayden and Kellan Williams; and her sister. The family extends special thanks to Honey’s church family and longtime neighbors Ed and Gleema Hay. Visitation is at Reger Funeral Home on Saturday, June 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, and the funeral service, at the Reger Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tom Nolan officiating, is on Sunday, June 19, at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Westmoreland United Methodist Church. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

SHIRLEY JEAN CURRY, 72, of Kiahsville, West Virginia, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at Ohio State University Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Elder Charles O. Adkins and Brother Randy May officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens in Wayne. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home. She was born July 5, 1943 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Freeda McComas Scragg and the late Bernard Scragg. Shirley was a loving wife, devoted mother, very nurturing grandmother , loving daughter and sister. She loved family vacations and was a loving and supporting friend to all. She was preceded in death by her husband, Minuard Josh Curry. Survivors include three daughters, Debra Conn (Phillip) of London, OH, Donna Ogle (Charlie) of Mt. Sterling, OH; and Patricia Kammer (Mike) of Lawrenceville, GA; a son, Minuard Josh Curry, Jr. (Kelly) of Circleville, OH; two sisters, Barbara Childers (Mason) of Barboursville, WV and Connie Cook (Larry) of Mt. Sterling, OH; nine grandchildren, Ashley Michael, Brian Conn (Stacy), Nathaniel Ogle, Natalie Ogle, Samantha Hiner, Hannah Curry, Felicia Hiner, Abigail Ogle, and Dalton Kammer; and four great-grandchildren, Braylon, Leah, Ella Rose, and Aniyah; along with a host of additional family and friends.

LONNIE RAY WALKER, 72, of Genoa, W.Va., home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Danny Stapleton officiating. Burial followed at the Mills- Vaughn Cemetery, East Lynn, WV. He was born January 9, 1944 in Genoa, WV, a son of the late Albert and Idella Bartram Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Barbara Ann Walker, two brothers, Landon Walker and Dorsey Webb; two sisters Mae Walker and Edith Fortner. Survivors include a daughter, Donita Walker Stump of Ashland, KY; a son Lonnie Ray Walker, Jr. of Creston, Ohio; one brother, Billie Joe (Doris) Walker of Rittman, Ohio, 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. Lonnie previously lived in Rittman, Ohio and retired from Babcock and Wilcox as a machinist after 31 years. He was the best husband, father, papaw, uncle and friend. His sense of humor, stories, and laughter always filled his home. He enjoyed his retirement by coon and squirrel hunting, taking care of and training his dogs, fishing and four wheeling with his wife, singing bluegrass music and watching old western movies. He absolutely loved talking and sharing stories and his hobbies with others. He always welcomed everyone into his home with open arms. He loved his family so much and will be greatly missed. We are comforted in knowing that he is in the arms of our gracious and heavenly father. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

CAMBRIE BLAIRE WALLS, infant daughter of Alex and Brianna Wolford Walls of Kenova, WV, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Besides her mommy and daddy she is also survived by big sister Addison Walls and big brother Barrett Walls; maternal grandparents Barbie and Bossy Spry and David and Joyce Wolford; paternal grandparents Debbie Walls and Alan and Sonya Walls and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. There was a visitation from 11:00 – 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral service followed the visitation at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Willie May officiating. Interment was in Mayo Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

LONNIE RAY WALKER, 72, of Genoa, widower of Barbara Walker, died June 17, 2016 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was retired from Babcock and Wilcox. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne; burial at Mills-Vaughn Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

ARTHUR WHITE, 83, of Genoa, WV, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Monday, June 20, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Brother Earl Burgess and Elder Charles O. Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Pres- Friley Cemetery, Kiahsville with military graveside rites conducted by the VFW Post #6878 in Proctorville, OH. He was born June 4, 1933, in Wayne County, WV, to the late Newman E. and Dorothy Pack White. Arthur retired as a First Sergeant in the United State Army having served with Troop C 1/4 Calvary 1^st Infantry Division. While serving his country in Vietnam, Arthur received many awards including a Silver Star with on Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster; a Bronze Star for Valor with two Oak Leaf Clusters; a Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters; Army Commendation Medal for Valor with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster; a Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star; Vietnam Service with four Campaign Stars. In addition to his parents, four sisters, Anna M. White King, Donna J. White Sparks, Geraldine White Napier, Marguerite White Sine; two brothers, Edmond T. White and James T. White also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife, Frances M. White; a daughter, Vivian Roach and husband, Lee. Friends may call from 2pm to 5pm Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

DOROTHY PLYMALE LOVINS, 97, of Huntington, W.Va., died Saturday, June 18, 2016, at the Woodlands Healthcare. She was born January 25, 1919, in Wayne County, West Virginia to the late Robert and Shirley Tucker Plymale. Mrs. Lovins was a graduate of Marshall University and a former fourth grade teacher at Gallaher School. Dorothy is also preceded in death by her husband, Bart W. Lovins; four sisters, Roberta Plymale Schwarz, Joyce Plymale Ward, Bernice "Beanie" Plymale Sanborn and Violet Plymale Gallagher. She is survived by her daughter Sally Vick and her husband Curtis of Danville, Virginia and her son Thomas A. Lovins and his wife Julia of State College, Pa., and granddaughters Katie Lovins Haggarty and Laura Lovins. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary by Rev. Jana Stoner of 5th Ave. Baptist. Visitation will be from noon until service time. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter

JACK W. FOSTER, 99, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, at his home. He was born January 4, 1917, in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Malinda McGlone and Thomas Jones Foster. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Edith Ratliff, Ruth Bartram, Alice Crabtree and brothers Ralph Foster and Carl "Pete" Foster. Jack is survived by sisters Kathryn Luman of Louisa, Ky., Sally Miller of Johnstown, Pa., Violet "Bo" Nance (Joe) of Titusville, Fla., many nieces and nephews and lifelong friend Gene "Ooger" Workman. Special thanks to his caregivers Thursie Wellman, his niece who cared for him 14 years, and special thanks to Jerry Jordan, Mary Caudill, Carla Preston, Guy Preston and Libby Frasher who gave him care and devotion. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, Ky. Burial will follow at Billups Gap Cemetery, Fort Gay. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at Young Funeral Home.

GILBERT G. MAYNARD, 80 of Wayne, West Virginia, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Elders Ivory Williamson, Roger Maynard, and Brother Clifford Napier officiating. Burial will follow at the Jerry Williamson Cemetery at Dunlow, W.Va. He was born July 15, 1935, at Kenova, W.Va., a son of the late Win C. and Vada Perry Maynard. He was a member of the Salem United Baptist Church and an ordained minister for 22 years. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Also preceding him in death were two sons, Roger D. Maynard and Ricky G. Maynard; four brothers, Clifford, Lester, Walter (and his wife, Elsie), Chester (and his wife, Frankie) Maynard; and a sister, Grace Perry. Survivors include his loving wife of almost 60 years, Betty Copley Maynard; three daughters, Vicki (Leonard) Maynard, Diana (Michael) Thacker, all of Wayne, W.Va., and Rhonda (Steven) Hall of Bryceville, Fla.; a daughter-in-law Judy Maynard of Fort Gay, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Andrew (Ashli) Hall, Katie (Kyle) Brown, Hannah Hall, all of Florida, Rachael Thacker and Garrett Maynard of Wayne, W.Va.; a special sister-in-law, Edna Copley, and a host of nephews, nieces and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home.

CHARLES MICHAEL SKEENS, 35, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016. He was born June 30, 1980 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Charles and Estelle Skeens of Wayne. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Roscoe and Ruby Skeens, and Otis and Louise Perry; and four uncles, Ronald Skeens, Raymond Skeens, Kenneth Skeens, and Randy Skeens. Michael earned a bachelor’s degree from Marshall University and a master’s degree from Salem University, as well as being a John Philip Sousa Award recipient. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Tonya Michelle Skeens of Huntington, and Jessica Renee Skeens of Wayne; three nephews, Tanner David Napier of Huntington, Evan Hunter Morgan of Wayne, and Kaden Gauge Adkins of Wayne; four aunts, Jean Boudon, Maple Giles, Velma Adkins, and Ladonna Skeans; eight uncles, Faron Skeens, Doug Skeens, Ray Perry, Gale Perry, Dale Perry, Melvin Perry, Jerry Perry, and Paris Perry; five special friends, Reggie Ray, Zack Hodge, Joey Alexander, Brian Dunfee, Jeremy Sanders; and a host of friends too numerous to mention. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Garland Perry officiating. Burial followed in Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. Friends called after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

ANNA MARIE NELSON MEADOWS, 69, of Cleveland, Ohio, died June 19, 2016 in Marymount Hospital, Garfield Heights, Ohio. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jerry Williamson Cemetery, Dunlow. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of arrangements.

DOROTHY MAE O'DELL JOHNSON, 92, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, at the Putnam Center, Hurricane, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Bill Hunt. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born March 11, 1924, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Albert and Virgie Ross. She was a nurse who had retired from Cabell Huntington Hospital and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church on East Pea Ridge. She was preceded in death by her first husband Clarence "Bill" O'Dell and her second husband Robert Johnson; one son, Donald "Billy" O'Dell; and one daughter, Donna Jean Hazelett. Survivors include one son, Roger O'Dell (Marsha); one son-in-law, Billy Jack Hazelett; one daughter-in-law, Dottie O'Dell; four special grandchildren, Justina (Rob) Adkins, Carmen (Phillip) McConnell, Marcia (Presley) Stacks, Dustin (Lyndsey) O'Dell and 10 special great-grandchildren. Special thanks to her granddaughter Justina Adkins for all her assistance with her care. Friends may call from 1 until 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

SHIRLEY ANN SHAHAN BALDWIN, 68, of Ft. Gay, WV, passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 19, 2016, with her daughters Marie and Sadina and granddaughters Kalista, Lacey, Jesse and Katlyn by her side. She was born on November 10, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio to the late John Hart and Laura Juanita Sharon. Shirley previously worked as a cashier for Fashion Bug. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Kenneth Baldwin and Raymond Shahan, son Michael Velcich, daughter Sharon Friesner and a sister Millie Hart. Survivors include her daughters, Marie Velcich and Sadina Shahan both of Ft. Gay, WV, step- aughter Julia Shoultz of Haydenville, Ohio, step-sons Gary Baldwin of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Sonny Baldwin of Mt. Gillian, Ohio, Tony Drake of Tiffin, Ohio, two sisters Janie Parker of North Carolina and Agnes Lucas of Ohio, four brothers, Ed Nicholson (Margie) of Pennsylvania, Bobby Nicholson (Becky) of Ohio, Jim Nicholson (Linda) of Indiana and Fred Nicholson (Diane) of Ohio. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Burial will follow at a later date at Knollwood Cemetery, Logan, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the funeral home to help with final expenses.

CATHERINE RUTH THOMPSON ROWE, 63 of Lavalette, WV, died Sunday, June 19, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Copley Cemetery, Genoa, WV. She was born September 10, 1952 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Charles Thompson and Eileen Biddinger Strunk. Catherine was a homemaker. Also preceding her in death was her step-mother, Beverly Thompson and grandmother who raised her, Evangeline Thompson; her former companion Ronnie Adkins, a sister, Judith Mesarosh; and brother, Charles Thompson, Jr. Survivors include daughter, Michelle Ash of Lesage, WV; a son, Joshua Rowe and wife, Rhoda of Lavalette, WV; a "son" that she raised, Tim Custer, previous husband, Glen Rowe, two sisters, Deanna McHemdry and husband, Joe of Oklahoma; Dottie Sue Adkins of Ohio; a brother, Brett Alan Thompson and wife, Debbie of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Charlie Grass, Evangeline Ash, Emily Ash, Anthony Stone, Amber Stone, Alison Rowe, Jacob Rowe, Lilyan Rowe, Kayla Rowe, Sheena Hodges, and Corey Westfall. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Friday, June 24, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

BUFFY THACKER ARTHUR, 43, of Huntington passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Buffy was born February 20, 1973, in Ashland, Ky., daughter of Jamie Clay and the late Bobby Dale Thacker. She was a telemarketer with G C Services and a Beautician. Besides her father she was also preceded in death by a brother Christopher Spencer. Besides her mother she is also survived by one daughter, Alyssa Jane Arthur (Brandon Clagg); one son, Bobby Lee Arthur (Sydnee Hall); the father of her children Scott Arthur; one brother, Tony Talbert; her step-mother Roseana Thacker White; a special cousin Katrina Cruz; fiance' Vince Agee Jr., and numerous other friends and family members. Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Kenova. Funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. following visitation with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Vietnam Agent Orange Relief & Responsibility Campaign, P.O. Box 303, Prince Station, New York, NY 10012-0006 or the Army Emergency Relief Fund, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

TIMOTHY MORRIS "TIM" WOLFE, 69, of Kenova, went to be with his Lord surrounded by his family and church family, Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1947, in Oakland, California, a son of the late John Wesley and Nancy Landers Wolfe. Tim was a retired supervisor from the Mountaineer Gas Company. He was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran having served in Vietnam. Tim attended the Jefferson Avenue Church of God and was a member of the American Legion Post 93 whose Honor Guard will conduct military graveside rites. Tim also loved to golf and loved NASCAR racing and he was the best dad and grandfather a person could ask for. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by a son John E. Wolfe. Survivors include his beloved wife Marcella Ann Wolfe; one daughter, Dee Anne Wolfe Kennedy; two special grandchildren, Justin Tyler Giuffrida and Victoria Anne Giuffrida; a twin brother and his wife James "Jim" Walter Wolfe (Debbie); two nieces, Jamie and Morgan Wolfe; a very special niece Jeris Ann Fry; his two best friends, Mark Brumfield and Jimmy Fry, and a host of other friends. Visitation will be Friday, June 24, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jefferson Avenue Church of God in Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. immediately following the visitation with Pastor Paul R. Farley and Pastor Greg Tomlinson officiating. Interment will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Flowers will be appreciated or contributions may be made to the Jefferson Avenue Church of God, 2039 Jefferson Ave., Huntington, WV 25704. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

DOROTHY ANN ALLEN, 77, of Huntington, passed away Tuesday June 21, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Preacher Chad Lynn. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born March 22, 1939, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Cloied H. and Sadie Leap McClellan. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Joe Allen; two sons, Michael Lee Allen and Jerry Allen, and six siblings. She is survived by her two daughters, Brenda (Mark) Straight and Roberta Allen and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy worked throughout her marriage to help support the family, she especially enjoyed working side by side with her husband Joe as a custodian. Some of the most enjoyable times of her life were vacationing with her family at Myrtle Beach and cooking large meals to share with friends and neighbors. Friends may call from noon until service time on Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

SENA JANE FERGUSON PERRY, 94, of Dunlow, WV, went to her Heavenly Home Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 m. Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Pastor Mack Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial will follow at the S. D. Copley Cemetery at Dunlow, WV. She was born January 18, 1922 at Dunlow, a daughter of the late Alvis and Betty Finley Ferguson. Her son, Edgar Ray Perry, grandson Wade Edgar Marcum, granddaughter Dawn McDaniels, seven sisters and three brothers also preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband of 71 years, Edgar Perry; daughters Edith Faye (Wade) Marcum of Dunlow, WV, Venessa Thomas and Teressa Strickland of Georgetown, KY; two grandsons, Keven (Sherry) Marcum of Fort Gay, WV and Mark Cory) Perry of Orlando, FL; a granddaughter, Jennifer Newsome Wilsondale, WV; a dear daughter-in-law, Anna Susie Perry, who was one of Sena’s caregivers; six great-granddaughters and five great-grandsons and a host of other family and friends. She will greatly missed. Visitation was from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home.

MICHAEL SCOTT ADKINS, 52 of Huntington, WV passed away on June 21, 2016. He was born on July 21, 1963 in Huntington, WV. A son of Timothy B. Patrick and Sharon Frances Adkins. He was preceded in death by his father. He leaves behind to mourn his loss his mother; his daughter, Amber Alexis Adkins, and his son, Anthony Adkins. A memorial service for Michael was held at Westmoreland Baptist Church on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 1 p.m.

WILLIAM E. EVANS, a long time resident of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away in his sleep after a long battle with Alzheimer's on June 22, 2016. Bill was able to do almost anything he could imagine to do with his hands. From a very young age, he worked hard and long hours. He boxed and was a manager at Camden Park's Roller Rink, where he also was a lifeguard when they had a pool. He did auto body work and built a cabin cruiser in one of his aunt's garage. He was a welder and a pipe fitter and did iron work for many years. He told us he helped lay the natural gas line with his dad from Louisa, Ky., toward Kenova. He opened Evaroni's Pizza in Kenova, W.Va., in May of 1968, and spent countless years there making sure he could provide for his family and making sure he had a great product to offer his customers. He was a Ceredo-Kenova High School football fan for many years and an avid Marshall football fan; he spent many happy hours playing golf with his friends. He enjoyed gathering his family for get-togethers, parties and was surrounded by great neighbors who were also good friends. Bill was born on September 27, 1929, the son of the late William Edward Evans and Emogene Rowe Evans. He was preceded in death by one son, Christopher B. Evans and one brother, James D. Evans. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ethel Jean Tufts Evans; his children and their spouses, William E. (Kathleen) Evans, Jr. MD of Exeter, N.H., Steve (Guada) Evans of Huntington, W.Va., Brenda (Mike) Perry and Karen (Philip) Collier, all of Kenova, and James Edwin (Shere) Day of Manassas, Va. He is also survived by two brothers, Jack E. Evans and Richard L. (Stella) Evans, and one sister-in-law, Barbara Sue Evans; 16 grandchildren, William E. Evans III, Nicholas L. Evans, Stefany (Mark) Reyburn, Bianca (Mark) Cooper, Beau (Tessa) Evans, Ryan (Ivonne) Evans, Chris (Bridgette) Perry, and David (Sheena) Perry, Ashley (Tiffany) Crabtree, Adam (Wei Jai) Collier and Samantha Collier, Drew Evans and Mitchell Orr, Mike Evans, Erik Day and Sonja (Nick) Hurt. He also has been blessed with 20 great-grandchildren and many, many beloved nieces and nephews. In his final months, he was blessed with and his family was grateful to have a large staff of kind-hearted aides and staff at Midland Meadows in Ona, W.Va. The family would also like to thank Hospice and their staff for the extra kindness they provided. We also want to note that Bill's son-in-law, Philip Collier, was his constant and loyal friend and companion for many years. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Burial will be at Spring Valley Memory Gardens on Monday June 27 at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Ceredo-Kenova Elementary Playground Fund at 300 9th St., Kenova, WV 25530 or the Ceredo-Kenova Community Center at P.O. Box 724, Ceredo, WV 25507. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

FRED WENDELL PARSONS, 83 of Fort Gay, WV entered into rest Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his home in Fort Gay. Mr. Parsons was born April 11, 1933 in Fort Gay, WV to the late Fred and Willie Belle (Moore) Parsons. Mr. Parsons was preceded in death by his Sister, Doris Parsons-Kits, and son in Law John R Tucker. He is survived by his wife: Kathryn (Kitts) Parsons, four daughters: Frankie Lynn Parsons-Tucker of Ashland, KY, Teresa Sue Parsons-Brown and husband Rick of Bremen, IN, Mary Belle Parsons-Thompson and husband David of Fort Gay, WV, Netta Parson-Webb and husband Ronnie of Louisa, KY; two sons: Fred Wendell Parsons, Jr. and wife Sherry of Prichard, WV, Greg Parsons and wife Connie of Cattletsburg, KY ten grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren; a special niece, Kathy Lou Kitts of Fort Gay, WV, and a special friend, Herman Crabtree. He served in both the Army and the Navy during the Korean War, was a retired machinist from CSX Railroad, and a member of Rush Branch Baptist Church Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Sunday, June 26 at Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Travis Perry officiating. Friends may call from noon until time of services at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa, KY. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

HAROLD RAY SMITH, 81, of Ranger, W.Va., passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born May 24, 1935, at Ranger, W.Va., where he spent most of his life. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, neighbor and friend. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Laurence Smith, mother Mildred Adkins Smith Midkiff, sister Bonnie Wentz, brothers Dale Smith and Winston Smith, and sister-in-law Ada Smith. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife Callie Louesa Napier Smith; daughter Sherri Elaine Webber (Mark); sons Hal Mark Smith (Kim) and Stuart Clinton Smith (Debbie); grandchildren Sara Phillips (Claiborn), Jessica Bierne (Billy), Kristen Prichard, William Smith, Kyle Smith, Christopher Webber and Joshua Webber; and great-grandchildren Ethan Bierne and Luna Barriteau. Also surviving are brother Delano Smith and sisters Sharon Lovejoy (Roy) and Donna Martin (Fred). He was a member of the Ranger Church of Christ; he loved to read his Bible and pray for his family. When he left this life, he joined family members in paradise to dwell there in peace. His passing breaks the hearts of those who knew him, but his life filled those same hearts with joy and love. He was a man who caused no harm to others, but, rather, enriched the lives of those around him. He attended Ranger Elementary, Guyan Valley High School, and Marshall University (BA & MA+30 in Business Education and Educational Administration). He served three years in the Army. He taught and served in administration capacities at Harts High, Guyan Valley High and Duval High. He served as Treasurer, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent of Lincoln County Schools. Hal was always on the go and loved to learn new things. Over theyears, he became proficient in farming, carpentry, beekeeping, music, writing, and genealogy research; he loved to serve his community and spend time with his family. He was an interesting person and was interested in everything from making molasses to building boats. He served on various community and county committees, boards, and volunteer groups. He helped establish the annual Ranger Homecoming event. He was the driving force in acquiring public water for the Ranger area. He also ran for public office, House of Delegates. He was a member of the Hamlin Masonic Lodge No. 79. He received the Governor's History Award. He also was a member of the Harts High Hall of Fame. He was an avid family and community historian. He has been a prolific reader and writer throughout the years. He contributed several articles to the book, The History of Lincoln County. He wrote and published a quarterly community newsletter, The Ranger Ripples, for 20 years. He wrote a book on county Civil War history, Civil War Veterans of Lincoln County. He collected and recorded information about local cemeteries and was instrumental in recording and preserving the history of his community and county. He enjoyed reading and writing poetry. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Church of Christ ministers Daniel "Boone" Lambert and Page Freeman officiating. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will take place immediately after in the Smith Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. Military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Post 111, Hamlin, W.Va. Condolences can be sent to www.handleyfh.com.

ANGELA C. LUCAS, 71, of Huntington, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 24, 2016 at The Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. She was born August 31, 1944 in Huntington. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Lucas; her father Burley Perkins; her mother and step father Doris (Ray) Altemeier; one brother Jim Perkins; and one sister Yalonda Perkins. She is survived by six children Steven (Leslie) Eastham, Jeffrey Eastham, Timothy (Jennifer) Eastham, Kimberly Yates, Theresa (Kelly) Neal, and Chris (Allen) Henderson; 21 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister Lenore Thompson; and other friends and family. She was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2016 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Tim Jayne. Burial will follow in Mays Cemetery, Lavalette, W.Va. Visitation will be held noon to 1 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2016 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

ALMA PINSON BALL SMITH, 89, of Kenova, W.Va., mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away June 24, 2016 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Alma was born October 17, 1926 in Warfield, Ky., a daughter of the late Alvin Barrett and Lucy Cassidy Pinson. She loved her Lord and was a faithful servant of Kenova United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Upper Room Sunday School Class, was active with the quilters, sang with the Golden Chords and served with the greeting team. Alma also loved her family and her friends whom she enjoyed checking on and providing them with meals, fudge, church bulletins and her time. She was a caring and giving woman who you were thankful to call a friend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her first husband, Arnold Ball her second husband, Earl Smith, Jr. and one son, Jerry Allen Ball. She is survived by her children and their spouses, David (Doreen) Ball of Huntington, Suzy (Mike) Richardson of Hurricane, W.Va., and Rob Ball of Kenova; she is survived by one brother, Alvin Barrett Pinson, Jr. of Columbus, Ohio and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Kenova United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2016 at the church with Rev. Jim Richards officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to KUMC Building Fund, 503 15th St. Kenova, WV 25530 or the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Rd. Huntington, WV 25702. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

DELORES JEAN MULLETT YODER, 77 of Englewood, TN passed away Friday June 24, 2016 at her home. A native of Fort Gay, WV she lived many years in Daleville, IN and the last 15 years in Englewood, TN. She was a daughter of the late John Mullett and Gladys Cyrus Earl and was preceded in death by a sister Marie Newkirk and nephew Michael Newkirk. Survivors include two daughters Starria Robertson (husband Robert Gaghins) of Oologah, OK and Deida Chambers (husband Mike) of Daleville, IN; a son Daniel Yoder of Englewood, TN; a brother Lee Earl of Indiana; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; nephew Kevin Newkirk of Muncie, IN and niece Lesa Reading of Indianapolis, IN. Funeral services were 11:00 am Tuesday June 28^th at Saltpetre Community Church in Saltpetre, WV with Pastor Richard Maynard officiating. Burial followed in Lynch Cemetery at Saltpetre, WV. Friends called the family from 10:00 am to 1:00 am Tuesday at the Saltpetre Community Church. Care has been entrusted to Wilson funeral Home.

MERVIN G. KIRK, 71, of Kermit, West Virginia passed away at his home on Saturday, June 25, 2016. He was born in Wayne County, West Virginia on January 13, 1945 to the late Tom Stacy and Edith Kirk. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Angela Chaffin and one sister, Julia Kay Kirk. Mervin is survived by his wife, Ruby J. Kirk of Kermit, West Virginia, one daughter, Trenna (Ronnie) Brewer of Kermit, West Virginia, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Sherry Jude of Beauty, Kentucky. Funeral services were held on the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Monday, June 27, 2016 at 11:00am with Freddie Messer officiating. Burial followed at the Brewer Cemetery in Marrowbone, West Virginia. Friends called at the chapel on Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

NORRIS HOWARD SPERRY, 69 of Kenova, WV passed away on June 25, 2016. He was born on September 10, 1946 in Huntington, WV; the son of Claude Sperry and Mary Daphene Bowling. Norris was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Larry Sperry (Cathy), one grandchild, Morgan Smith, and one brother-in-law, Don Preston. He leaves behind to mourn his loss his wife, Rachel Jane Sperry; his daughters, Crystal Dawn Smith (Jeffrey) and Janie Marie Smith; his grandchildren, Kalyn Smith and Sarah Marie Smith; his siblings: Margaret Mathis (Chester), Betty Preston, Herb Sperry and Nancy Foshee (Lewis); and James Roland Stowers (Charlene). Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

LONNIE HANSHAW, age 77, of Kermit, WV passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his home. Lonnie was born April 24, 1939 in Chattaroy, WV to the late Ted and Zib (Baldridge) Hanshaw. He was a retired millwright. At Mr. Hanshaw’s request there will be no services. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

LULA DAVIS HALE, 83, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016, at her residence. She was born December 9, 1932, to the late Sylvester Davis and Lottie Griffin Davis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Raymond Hale. To this union, five children were born, Judy Bloss and husband Tom of Lavalette, W.Va., Janet Chiera and husband Bob, JoAnn Booth and husband Larry, and Raymond Hale Jr. and wife Connie, who was like another daughter, all of Wayne, and Sue Leslie and husband Don of Prichard, W.Va. Also preceding Lula in death was one sister, five brothers three of which were infants, and three brothers-in-law. She is survived by two sisters, Jean Kendrick and Edna Canaday. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Michelle Bloss (Wyn) Baker, Gregg (Jennifer) Bloss, Larry (Celine) Bloss, Tony (Tina) Adams, Joey (Jenn) Booth, Jason (Amy Lynn) Booth, Amy Booth (Joe) Chatterton, Ashley Hale (Clint) Draper, Garrett (Jacqueline) Hale, Donna Leslie (Joshua) Wysong, and Jeremy (Brandi) Leslie; and 28 great-grandchildren with one on the way. Lula attended the Garrett's Creek Church of Christ. She loved her church family and they loved her. She also had two very special friends, Rose Wilson and Kim Adkins. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Minister Wyn Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens with her grandsons serving as pallbearers. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

TRAVIS DINGESS, 82, of Fort Gay, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 27, 2016. He was born May 2, 1934 at Wayne, West Virginia a son of the late John and Genevieve Dalton Dingess. Also preceding him in death were eight brothers, Orville, Glen, Leon, Enslow, Jake, John, Dale, and Raymond; one sister, Lucinda Frye; and two sons, Eugene Dingess and Johnny Dingess. Travis was a former truck driver with Blacktop Industries and attended Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church. He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Georgia Ann Maynard Dingess; four sons, Delmas (Karen) Shadd of Ashtabula, Oh., Travis H. (Brenda) Dingess of Piketon, Oh., Christion (Shawna) Dingess of Piketon, Oh., and Steven Dingess of ft. Gay; seven grandchildren, Eric, Cassandra, Michael, Christal, Brian, Samantha, Steven Nate; 14 great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Watts officiating. Burial will follow in the Cox Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dingess family.

VELVA LEE (ADKINS) ADKINS, age 93, formerly of Huntington, W.Va., California, and Florida, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, as her grandson Michael and his family prayed and listened to gospel music with her. Born March 12, 1923, on 10 Mile Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia, to the late Elisha and Sallie (Dyer) Adkins, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ezra Adkins, her son, Charles Adkins, two brothers and 10 sisters. Velva was dedicated to serving her family and our Lord Jesus Christ. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn (Adkins) Brammer, of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Janet (Adkins) Reiswig of Escondido, Calif., seven grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. The funeral service is on Friday, July 8th at noon, (visitation prior at 11 a.m.) at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, W.Va. Burial following in the White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

JAMES CHARLES RAMEY, 77, of Crum, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born in Crum, West Virginia on September 13, 1938 to the late Grover and Reba Williamson Ramey. James is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ruth Taylor Ramey, two sons, Greg (Vicki) Ramey and Steve (Sherry) Ramey both of Crum, West Virginia, four grandchildren, Heather Fitch, Michael Ramey, Andrew Ramey and Holly Bowling along with four great- grandchildren, Kailey, Jonah, Hunter and Oliver. He is also survived by four siblings, Clyde Ramey, Deloris Coffee both of Venton, Ohio, Nadine Cisco of Michigan and Ruth Spaulding of Crum, West Virginia. Funeral services will be held at the Marrowbone Freewill Baptist Church on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 11:00am with Herman Stacy and Luther Dingess officiating. Burial will follow at the Davis Cemetery in Crum, West Virginia. Friends called at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Friday, July 1, 2016 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

GLENN HOWARD ADKINS, 73, of Wayne, WV, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother John Gilkerson. Burial will follow Gerald Adkins Cemetery, Wayne, WV with military graveside rites conducted American Legion Post 93, Kenova. He was born September 27, 1942, a son of the late Harlan Lee and Clara Davis Adkins. Glenn was retired from A.C.F. Industries and was member of the High Mountain Ramblers Bluegrass Gospel Band. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran. His wife, Flora Adkins also preceded him in death, along with two sisters, Clara Jane Dillon and Olive Faye Nance; and five brothers, Jimmy, Tom, Oscar, Gerald Sluefoot", and Richard "Dickey" Adkins. Survivors include daughter, Michelle Ferrell and husband, Joe of Wayne, WV; three sons, Darrell Adkins, David Adkins and wife, Robin all of Wayne, WV, Randall Adkins of Lavalette, WV; a sister, Lois "Toots" Adkins and husband, Herb of Wayne, WV; two brothers, David Adkins and wife, Sue of Wayne, WV; Wendall Adkins and wife, Jenny of Toledo, OH; six grandchildren, Jordan and Cody Tabor, Tyler "T.J." Adkins, Seth Adkins, Jessica Ferrell and Abbie Adkins; along with host of nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

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