KENNETH PERRY, 71, of Fort Gay, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Elders Roger Maynard and Ivory Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, where military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, WV. He was born on February 18, 1945, at Stiltner, WV, the son of the late Garfield and Myrtle Billups Perry. Kenneth previously worked as a self-employed carpet installer and was a United States Army veteran. He was a member of the Salem United Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Perry; an infant daughter, Denise Gay; brothers Glen and Bernard Perry, and Delbert Napier; and a sister Ethel Collins. Survivors include a daughter, Krystal Adkins (Chuck) of Cornersville, TN; a son, Kenneth D. Perry (Gloria) of Fort Gay, WV; three sisters, Garnett Maynard of Kenova, WV, Bonnie Plybon (Ronnie) of Lavalette, WV, and Rosa Watts (Gallie) of Chesapeake, OH; three brothers, Billy Perry, Alphie Perry (Deloris), and Eugene Napier all of Wayne, WV; eight grandchildren, Austin, Zachary, Dustin, Dillon, Megan, Hailey, Hannah and Helaina; and two great-grandchildren, Addalinn and Ayden. friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Morris funeral Home.

MARTIN PRINCE, Jr., 74, and JUANITA GAIL PRINCE, 72, of Huntington, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016, at their residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Randy Lavender and Pastor Nicholas Lavender. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. He was born May 8, 1942, in Cabell County, a son of the late Martin Prince Sr. and Martha Chafin Prince. He was a retired employee of Houdaille Industries and attended the Jackson Avenue Church of God Holiness. She was born March 23, 1944, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late LeRoy Cooper and Margaret Walker. She was a former employee of Cabell Huntington Hospital and Presbyterian Manor, attended Westmoreland Baptist Church and was a faithful caregiver of her brother, Tom Cooper (Walker). Mr. and Mrs. Prince were preceded in death by two sons, David Martin Prince and Ronnie Dale Prince. In addition, Martin was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters, while Juanita was also preceded in death by two brothers. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Hughes (Danny) and Tammy Samson, all of Huntington; one daughter-in-law, Kimberly Prince; eight grandchildren, Daniel Ray Hughes (Sara) of Huntington, Christopher Wyatt Hughes (Kimberly) of Huntington, Renee Lynn Samson of Nitro, W.Va., Deidre Michelle Samson-Jenkins (James) of Genoa, W.Va., Stephanie Jane Samson of Huntington, Joshua David Maynard (Cat) of Charlotte, N.C., Ronnie Dale Prince Jr. of Huntington and Maggie Noel of Florida; seven great-grandchildren, Emalyn Rose Hughes, Amaryllis Bloom Hughes, Madison Paige Hughes, Michael Samson, Marshall Jenkins, Noah Jenkins and Austin Noel; and several nieces and nephews. Additional survivors for Martin include two sisters, Madeline Craft (Jim) of Huntington and Rose Daniel (Wes) of Barboursville, and for Juanita, an aunt, Donna Clere of Colorado. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time on Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

THERON RAY FRASHER, 76, of Fort Gay, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wayne, West Virginia. He was born in Fort Gay on January 22, 1940 to the late Theron Endicott and Ruby M. Frasher-Meade. Theron attended the Church of God and previously worked as a Truck Driver. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by two children Beverly Louise Frasher and Kenny Ray Frasher Survivors include two daughters Margaret "Margie" Spaulding of Fort Gay, WV and Fran Dingess of Marrowbone, WV; six grandchildren Mindy Robinson of Chatteroy, WV, Jamie Domosley of Marrowbone, WV, Heather Booth of Louisa, KY, Jeremy Burris, Chris Frasher and Michael Paul Frasher all of Fort Gay, WV; eight great grandchildren Gage, Madison, Donald, Kelsie, Delaney, Dillon, Devon and Chris, Jr.; five siblings Rose Devaney, Paige Morgan, Wanda Pauley and Carl Hutchinson all of Fort Gay and Virginia Conner of Milton; four step siblings Janet Knipp, Tramonia Beavers, Gary Endicott and Roger Endicott all of Florida. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Darren Fetherolf will officiate; burial will follow at the Christian Cemetery in Fort Gay. Visitation will be Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 6-8 pm at the Young Funeral Home Chapel. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com

FRANK LEE HUBBARD, 80, formerly of Ceredo, WV passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian "Joyce" Norris Hubbard and his son, Kenny Tom Hubbard. Frank taught Driver Education for Wayne County Schools for many years and Safety Education classes at Marshall University. He is survived by one son, Terry Lee Smith; a brother and sister-in-law, George (Mary) Hubbard and four grandchildren, Nikki, Cole, Angela and Kendallyn. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 27, 2016 at noon with Pastor Roger Perry officiating at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. A private family burial will follow in the Napier Family Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

ADA PEARL PLYMALE BIBB, 86, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016, at her residence. Ada was born August 17, 1929, in Fort Gay, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ralph and Lyda Raines Plymale. She was a 1946 graduate of Fort Gay High School and was active on the Fort Gay Scholarship Committee. She was a graduate of Clark College in Newton, Miss., and a member of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Allen Bibb Jr. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jane Bibb Amos (Charles); a precious granddaughter, Sarah Catherine Amos; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard Plymale (Jean) and John Plymale (Lynne); one sister, Adrian Jane Groleau and numerous other family members. Visitation will be Thursday, August 11, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. following the visitation with Rev. Kenneth Miller officiating. Interment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall University Foundation with a designation to the Fort Gay High School Memorial Scholarship, Foundation Hall, 519 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25703. The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the staff of Woodlands Health Care for their love and care provided to Ada. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

ROBERT PORTER, 65 of Huntington passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Mr. Porter was born on February 11, 1951 in Fort Gay, West Virginia to the late Nebert Nelson and Anita Preston-Porter. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by a niece Elizabeth Ann Porter. He leaves behind a host of family and friends including two daughters Madea McGuire of Huntington and Cassandra Porter of Ft. Myers, Florida; one sister Ernestine (Guy) Griffith of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania; two brothers William (Catherine) Porter and Jonathan (Angela) Porter all of Genoa, West Virginia; two grandsons Alex Locklear and Riley Locklear both of Huntington; four nieces and nephews Jeremiah Porter, Jonita Leigh Griffith, Kayla Moore and Shawn Porter. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Young Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tony Perry officiating. Burial followed at the Workman Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday at the Young Funeral Home Chapel after 11:00 am until service time. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully asks that contributions be made to the funeral home to assist with final expenses. Online condolences maybe left for the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com

RALPH DARRELL FRASHER, 69, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away on August 14, 2016. He was born on March 2, 1947, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of Barney Frasher and Edith Marshall. Ralph was a retiree of ACF Industries and a member of First Church of Big Hurricane. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Gloria Taylor, Phyllis Featherolf, Bobby Joe Frasher, Dora Ellen Gilkerson, Geneva Rowe, Mamie Casey and Barney Frasher; his brother-in-law, Hartsel Hooser; and his sister-in-law, Sandra Frasher. He leaves behind to mourn his loss his wife of 50 years, Thelma Kimbler Frasher; his children, Drema Dawn O'Dell and Ralph Darrell Frasher Jr. (Teresa); his three grandchildren, Kayla Frasher (Paul Collins), Lakyn Parsons (Andrew) and Jacob O'Dell; his four great-grandchildren, Madison O'Dell, Bryce Parsons, Levi Parsons and Gavin Collins; and his siblings, Vivian Hooser, Pearly Frazier (Joyce), Denver Frasher, Debra Hatten and a host of other relatives and friends. His wishes were to be cremated so Tri-State Cremation Society will perform his cremation and there will be no services. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

LEE G. SYDENSTRICKER, 99, of Huntington, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016, at Madison Park Nursing Home in Huntington, W.Va. He was born January 21, 1917, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late William and Letha Lewis Sydenstricker. Lee served as head greens superintendent at Spring Valley Country Club from 1946 to 1965. A talented individual, Lee continued his career as a blacksmith and was well-known for his expertise throughout the Tri-State area. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Sydenstricker. Lee is survived by his son, Richard Sydenstricker (Deanna) of Tennessee, and daughter, Peggy Zuliani (Mike) of Florida, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Woodmere Abbey of Remembrance, Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, by Rev. Tim Porter. Burial will follow. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time on Thursday at the cemetery. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.regerfh.com.

JACQUELINE VASS BYARD, 90, of Ceredo, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016, at Heartland of Riverview. She was born March 31, 1926, in Cabell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Henry Aldrick and Lafavor Belle Been Vass. Jacqueline was a member of the Ceredo United Methodist Church and former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roger Randolph Byard, and two brothers, George Malcolm Vass and Teddy Joe Vass. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Yvonne Akers (Charlie) and Peggy Byard; two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy Byard (Diana) and Scott Byard (Gwen); one brother and sister-in-law, Richard D. Vass (Thelma); seven grandchildren, Kimberly Blankenship (Troy), Chuck Akers (Melanie), Jacqueline (Jayleen) Byard, Miranda Heaberlin (Dr. Brian), Jennifer Larsen (Larry), Scott Byard (Amber) and Amber Porter (Brian); 15 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, August 18, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. following the visitation with Pastor Tom Baisden officiating. Interment will be in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. The family would like to thank the staff of Heartland of Riverview for all their love and care of Jacqueline. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Ceredo United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 665, Ceredo, WV 25507. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

DANNIE RAYBURN DAMRON, 84, of Huntington, widower of Gwendolyn Damron, died Aug. 17, 2016 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Memorial service will be 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Reger Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. www.regerfh.com.

G. C. SMYTHERS, 91, of Kenova, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at the Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted by Minister David Roach at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. G.C. was born on March 30, 1925, in Catlettsburg, Ky., to the late Clifford and Edith Jackson Smythers. He was a machine operator and a member of the Ceredo Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Smythers, one son, David Smythers, and a brother, Jack Smithers. He is survived by a son, Michael (Barbara) Smythers, daughters, Fran (Kenny) Chambers and Katie (Gary) Harmon, 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time on Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

HERBERT PAUL ROBERTSON, 71, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away Thursday August 18, 2016 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Sunday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Tim Jayne and Pastor Kim Stone. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, WV. He was born May 24, 1945 in Wayne County, a son of the late Arvel and Arvilla Nelson Robertson. Herb was a retired employee of Owens-Illinois Glass Co., a member of the Wayne County Cattlesman Association and was a Board Member of Southern States. He was was a member of the Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church. In Addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother John Robertson. Survivors include his wife of 51 years Joyce Ann Robertson; son and daughter in law Paul Michael and Amy Robertson; daughter Annette Akers; grandchildren Mason Akers, Alissa, Bailee, Hannah, Shane, Clay and Kadance; brothers Glen Robertson and Steve (Shirley) Robertson; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington 1101 Sixth Avenue Huntington, WV 25701. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

PEARL MAE (WALKER) EAVES, 86, of Branchland, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 18, 2016. She was born April 5, 1930, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late George and Stella Walker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Eaves, and four siblings. She is survived by one sister, Ella Farley of Wayne; one sister-in-law, Delpha Walker; six children, Gilbert (Ebeth) Eaves and Michael (Brenda) Eaves, both of Branchland, Sarah Perry of Wayne, Carlena (Ernest) Workman and Gail (Ray) Ramey, both of Huntington, and Dennis Eaves of Kenova; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Thanks to her sister-in-law and niece for their support. Thanks to Hospice. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Vernon Perry and Rev. Jamie Clay. Burial will be in Eaves Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

HERBERT PAUL "HERB" ROBERTSON, 71, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Tim Jayne and Pastor Kim Stone. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. He was born May 24, 1945, in Wayne County, a son of the late Arvel and Arvilla Nelson Robertson. Herb was a retired employee of Owens-Illinois Glass Co., a member of the Wayne County Cattlesman Association and was a Board Member of Southern States. He was a member of the Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, John Robertson. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Joyce Ann Robertson; son and daughter-in-law, Paul Michael and Amy Robertson; daughter, Annette Akers; grandchildren, Mason Akers, Alissa, Bailee, Hannah, Shane, Clay and Kadance; brothers, Glen Robertson and Steve (Shirley) Robertson; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, 1101 Sixth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

METHEL (SUE) LILLIAN BOWEN, 89, of Pickerington, Ohio, formerly of Huntington, died Thursday, August 18, 2016, in Pickering House, Lancaster, Ohio. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev. Elaine J. Sturtz officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Methel was born September 14, 1926, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Safford Cyrus. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Tuppers Plains, Ohio. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Homer Monroe Bowen, a son, David Bowen, and two granddaughters, Kelly Renea Bowen and Becky Petticrew, four sisters, Margaret Peyton, Jackie Dodridge, Reita McConaghy and Eleanor Gillenwater. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Sue Bowen of Huntington, Bob and Diane Bowen of Melbourne, Fla., Steve and Sandy Bowen of Coolville, Ohio, and Phil and Cathy Bowen of Pickerington, Ohio, one daughter, Donna Cowley of Huntington, two sisters, Betty McCallister of Milton, and Ernestine Barnett of Alabama, one brother, Ernest Cyrus of Groveport, Ohio, 14 grandchildren, Ron Bowen, Robert Bowen Jr., Beverly Bowen, Cindy Bonavito, Richard Petticrew, Kelly Adkins, Cristy Robinson, Craig Bowen, Angie Montale, Matt Bowen, Brian Bowen, Heidi Payne, Brett Bowen and Shane Bowen, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at both Wesley Ridge and Pickering House for all their loving care for their mother. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wesley Ridge, 2225 Taylor Park Dr., Reynoldsburg, Ohio, or St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. Visitation is from 1 until 2 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016, at Chapman's Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

SADIE BEULAH (MULLINS) WARD, 107 years, 2 months and 11 days old, of Ceredo, went to her heavenly home on August 19, 2016. She was born on June 8, 1909, in Myra, Lincoln County, W.Va.; she was the daughter of John Henry Mullins and Cora "Bench" Mullins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Brady Ward; their children: James M. Ward, Edward G. Ward, Herbert A. Ward, Frances Lucas and Robert C. Ward; and her three sisters. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her children: Elizabeth "Libby" Hohman, Brady Ward Jr., Cora Faye Dixon, Dorothy V. Williams, John D. Ward, Joseph Andrew Ward and Donna Jane Neff; her 26 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Sadie attended Ceredo Christian Baptist Church and she was honored many times as the oldest resident of the Town of Ceredo. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Day officiating. Burial will follow at Bean Cemetery off Centerville Road in Prichard, W.Va. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

CHARLES HUBERT SPARKS, 85, of Fort Gay, WV passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Cornerstone Hospital in Huntington, WV. Charles was born march 29, 1931 in Grassy, WV a son of the late John Wallace and Mary Porter Sparks. Charles was a retired United States Navy and Air Force Tech. Sergeant, a member of VFW post #93 and a member of Fort Gay Church of God. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Lorene Copley Sparks whom past away in 1992; and son, David Lee Sparks. Charles leaves behind his loving wife of 13 years, Glenna Sword Preston Sparks of Fort Gay, WV; son, Gregory Alan (Sue Ann) Sparks of Loganville, GA.; step daughter, Peggy Adkins of Charleston, WV.; step son, Tim (JoAnn) Preston of Fort Gay, WV.; step daughters, Cheryl (Gary) Porter of Radnor, WV.; Diana (Danny) Frasher of Louisa, Ky.; Angela (Rodney) Stroud of Fort Gay, WV; 7 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren; 9 step grandchildren; 7 step great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tim Preston and Pastor Randy Smith officiating. Burial followed at Lynch Cemetery, Fort Gay, WV. Visitation was 6:00 until 9:00 PM Monday at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com

FRANK SPOTSWOOD OLMSTEAD, 88, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 20, 2016. He was a devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and child of God. Frank was born in Virginia on August 21, 1927, a son of the late Frank Phillip and Irene Watts Olmstead. He was a graduate of Wayne High School. Frank was a member of Buena Vista Masonic Lodge #60 Whites Creek. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served his country at the end of WWII. Frank was a Kentucky Colonel; a member of Beni Kedem of Charleston, W.Va., and Commandry #9. He was an iron worker for more than 69 years and was the last charter member of Ironworkers Local #769 of Ashland, Ky., Frank was a member of the Antique Car Club. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Elinor Jones Olmstead, to whom he was married for 52 years. He is survived by his wife Margaret "Margie" Lou O'Brian Olmstead; two daughters and sons-in-law, Camille Ann and Michael Dean and Prudence C. and Samuel T. Colvin; three grandchildren, John Lee Jarvis II and his wife Jessica, 1st Lieutenant Andrew B. Colvin and 1st Lieutenant Samuel F. Colvin; two great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Lilia Jarvis and step-grandchildren Todd Dean and Tony and Alissa Dean and family. Frank was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church since 1957 with more than 59 years of service including Chairman of the Administrative Board, the Council on Ministries and the Finance Committee. He also served as the church Treasurer and as a member of the Building Committee. He attended the Upper Room Sunday School Class. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 23, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kenova United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the church with Pastor Jim Richards officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to KUMC, 503 15th St., Kenova, WV 25530. Online condolences may be expressed at . Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family.

HERBERT LEE HOOSER, 40 of Prichard passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 in Fort Gay due to an automobile accident. He was born on March 23, 1976 to Judith Marie Rice-Hooser of Prichard and the late Ronnie Lee Hooser. Mr. Hooser was a driver with Tri River Transit formerly Wayne Express. He was of the Baptist Faith and attended various area churches. Herbert leaves behind a loving family including his devoted wife Samantha Ellen Dean-Hooser of Prichard; four sons Jeremy Taylor Harper of Ashland, Herbert Lee Thomas Hooser of Louisa, Samuel Edward Hooser and Glendon William Hooser both of Prichard; his mother Judith Marie Roce-Hooser of Prichard; his "Grannymom" Lucille Rice of Prichard; two brothers Mark Edward (Allison) Hooser of Beckley and Adam Curtis (Brynna) Hooser of Fort Gay; four aunts Rita (Ray) Mecca of Ashland, Roberta (Jack) Skeens of Lexington, Joyce Skeens of Prichard and Mary (Russ) Adkins of Louisa; one uncle Arthur Herbert (Tenny) Hooser of Jackson, Ohio; nieces and nephews Blake, Brooklyn, Maddox, Lynnox and Jacob; one brother-in-law Ricky Dean of Huntington; two sisters-in-law Amanda (James) Fannin of Prichard and Kristen Marie (Jeb) Dean of Fort Gay; one very special friend Kevin Pack of Prichard as well as many friends and extended family members all of whom will cherish his memory. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Young Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at the Community Chapel Cemetery in Prichard. Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 6-9 pm at the Young Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the funeral home to assist them with final expenses. Online condolences maybeleft for the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com

ELMER ELSWORTH STUMP JR., 92, of Kenova, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at his residence. He was born January 15, 1924, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Elmer Elsworth Stump Sr. and the late Mary Catherine Sparks Stump. Elmer was retired from the Ohio River Company. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Bethlehem Church of United Baptist and the American Legion Post #93 whose Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maxine Porter Stump. Survivors include one son, David E. Stump of Kenova; two daughters and one son-in-law, Sharon K. Mayle (Ed) of Fairmont, W.Va., and Teresa L. Keller of Crofton, Md.; six grandchildren, Tonya Brumfield, Tina Malashevich (Billy), Tara Murdock (Jason), Shawn Robinson, Kaitlyn Keller and Allison Stump; and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jason Murdock, Trey Malashevich, Graeson Malashevich, Kaden Brumfield, Jim Crumpler and Shawn Robinson. Elmer also leaves behind a special friend, Jim Crumpler, and a special caregiver, Glenna Hopkins. Visitation will be Saturday, August 27, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral service will be conducted Sunday, August 28, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Church of United Baptist, 1728 Oak Street, Kenova, WV 25530, with Elder A.J. Williamson and Elder James Williamson officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

FRANCES MARIE DROWN ADKINS, 86, of Prichard, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016, at her residence. She was born July 21, 1930, in Wayne County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Shelby and Norma Swanson Drown. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earl Adkins. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Earl Adkins Jr. (Judy K.) of Bagdad, Ky., and Lafe Adkins (Lena A.) of Prichard, W.Va.; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jane Woods (Curt) of Clay, W.Va.; two grandsons, Benjamin T. Adkins of Louisville, Ky., and Christopher Woods of Clay, W.Va.; two great-grandsons, Maxwell Kenneth and Elliott Earl Adkins, both of Louisville, Ky.; one great-granddaughter, Emerson Rose Adkins of Louisville, Ky.; and a host of family and friends. The family would like to express their special thanks to Rev. Kim Lacy Stone, Dr. David Patick, Dr. William Dennison and the Hospice nurses and helpers for their wonderful care and understanding to her and us. A special thanks to a wonderful friend, neighbor and caregiver, Myrtle and Willard Brown, whom she loved dearly. Visitation will be Sunday, August 28, 2016, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral service will be conducted immediately following visitation at 3 p.m. with Rev. Kim Stone officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

MICHAEL RAY NICHOLS, 60, of Kenova, husband of Martha Faulkner Nichols, died Aug. 26, 2016 at home. He was a mechanic. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

DORIS ANN MARTIN LAMBERT, 69, of Barboursville, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 28, 2016. She was born November 24, 1946, in Cabell County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Clarence and Ollie Kathleen Cyrus Martin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Gregory Allen Lambert. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Huntington, W.Va., with Rev. Brent Gibson officiating. She was Vice President of Cody's Electric; a member of Mud River Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school, nursery and was a leader of youth fellowship; a 1964 graduate of Barboursville High School and a Business Management graduate of Marshall University. She is survived by her loving husband Henry Lambert of Barboursville, W.Va; one son, Jonathan (Jennifer) Lambert of Ona, W.Va., and one daughter, Racina (George) Stollings of Prichard, W.Va; brothers and sisters Clarence Edward Martin (Sharon) of South Carolina, William (Ada) Martin of Culloden, W.Va., Larry (Linda) Martin of Barboursville, W.Va., John (Linda) Martin of Barboursville, W.Va., James (Karen) Martin of Grey, Tenn., Velma Clonch of Barboursville, W.Va.; Robert Martin of Grey, Tenn., and Karen (Jim) Leach of Huntington, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Cody Lambert and Timmy and Luke Stollings. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Huntington, W.Va. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonandkitchen.com.

HOWARD STANLEY POFF, 57, of Kenova, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at his residence. He was born September 30, 1958, in Hollywood, Fla., a son of Anita Poff Fetty and the late Howard Poff. Besides his father, he was also preceded in death by his nephew, Brett Powell. Besides his mother he is also survived by his life companion, Linda Stiltner; three brothers, Larry, Mark and Matthew Poff; sister, Sherry Powell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will be in Ceredo Crescent Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

GEORGE WILLIAM "BILL" NICELY, 75, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016, at home. He was born March 19, 1941, in Prichard, W.Va., son of the late William and Virginia Gilkerson Nicely. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James Nicely; one sister, Mary Graham; and special childhood friend, Tona Carter. He attended First Baptist Church of Chesapeake and retired from AC&F Industries. He is survived by his wife, Sue Caudill Nicely; two sons, Duane Nicely and Daryl Nicely, both of Chesapeake, Ohio; stepson, Bryan (Crystal) King of Lesage, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Tiffany (Roy) and Justin of Chesapeake, Ohio; step-grandson, Jonathan of Huntington, W.Va.; two great-grandchildren, Kayden and Noah; five sisters, Donna Lambert, Connie Sibert, Carolyn Nicely, Debbie Nicely, all of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Cassie Blevins of Madison Heights, Va.; several nieces and nephews; and family friends, May Hansford and Shawn Carter. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, by Pastor Harry Tyree. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, Ohio. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

MICHAEL JOSEPH "MICKEY" DIXON, 62, of the Westmoreland area of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Dr. C.J. Adkins. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. Mickey was born November 2, 1953, in Kenova, W.Va., a son of the late Ray and Lila Mease Dixon. He was a Riverboat Captain with Marquette Transportation and he attended Westmoreland Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Larry Dixon, Mark Dixon, Kevin Dixon, and one sister, Robin Casteel. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Jane Dixon; two daughters, Jodi Biber (Eray) of Bristow, Va., Alyson Meredith (Brad) of Huntington; five precious grandchildren, Shelby and Sierra Biber, C.J., Sydney and Jayse Meredith; and one sister, Gwen Meade (Brad) of Huntington; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation took place from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.regerfh.com.