ROBERT LESTER, 82, of Fort Gay, WV passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at his home. Mr. Lester was born January 19, 1934 in Garten, WV. to the late John C and Opal (Newcomb) Lester. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by two daughters, Angela Doxtator and Teresa Kay Lester, and one step sister, Jewell Williamson. He is survived by his wife: Kay Frances (Dean) Lester and two daughters: Donna Fannin of Louisa, KY and Kim Northrup and husband Wayne of Fort Gay, WV, and five grandchildren and one great grandson. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was also a Plant Manager for several envelope companies. The funeral services was held at 1 pm on Tuesday, September 6 at Wilson Funeral Home. Burial followed in Dean Cemetery on Tabors Creek in Fort Gay, WV. Friends called the family on Tuesday, September 6 from 11am until the time of service. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, KY.

MALEN JOHNSON, 64, of Fort Gay, WV went to be with the Lord on Sept. 3, 2016 following a brief illness. Malen was born April 16, 1952 at Nolan, WV the son of the late Lewis and Sylvia Stafford Johnson. He was a retired Electronic Technician and a member of the Church of God in Christ Jesus. Survivors include his loving wife Linda Adkins Johnson; a son Malen Johnson Jr.; two grandchildren Elizabeth Nicole Johnson and Camron Taylor Johnson; a sister Hope Adams; three brothers Joseph Johnson, Ishmael Johnson, and Homer Johnson; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday Sept. 7th at 1:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Joseph Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Church of God in Christ Jesus Cemetery at Fort Gay, WV. Friends called the family on Tuesday Sept. 6th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

ORA MADELINE SMITH, 77, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2016. She was born February 2, 1939 at Dunlow, W.Va., a daughter of the late George and Lou Jervis. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Ray Jervis and Jay Jervis, and one nephew, Randy Jervis. She leaves behind one daughter, Cleo Barnes of Birmingham , Ala.; three sons, William Smith, Tommy Smith of Wayne, Donald Smith, also of Wayne; four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Lenora Maynard of Jackson, Oh.; three brothers, Jack (Edith) Jervis of Lavalette, W.Va., William Jervis of Dunlow, and Bobby (Seay) Jervis of Wayne; one sister-in-law, Mary Catherine Jervis of Wayne; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Robinson Cemetery. Friends called after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

BELINDA DAWN BALL, 57, of Rittman, OH died unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at Akron General Medical Center following a brief illness. Belinda was born Feb. 26, 1959 in Cleveland to the late Blaine and Anna Marie Marcum and graduated from North Ridgeville High School and later from Marshall University. She married Ronald Ball on June 22, 2002 and he preceded her in death on May 10, 2015. She had made her home in Rittman for the past 20 years previously residing in Wayne County, WV and enjoyed flower gardening, feeding the hummingbirds, watching her Soap Operas and traveling. She dearly loved her grandson and she will be greatly missed. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Shawn Tooley of Rittman, her grandson, Gavin Tooley; a sister, Wanda (Donald) McMillen of Columbia Station, OH and her best friend, Debby Miller of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and a sisters, Karen Marcum. Services were Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Creston with Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial followed in Rittman Cemetery. Friends called from 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday. Tributes may be shared at www. Murray-Funeral-Home.com Memorial contributions may be made in care of the Murray Funeral Home, 173 S. Main St., Creston, OH 44217.

DALE PAYNE, 61, of Dingess, W.Va., husband of Nancy Payne, died Sept. 3, 2016 at his residence. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Little Walnut United Baptist Church; burial at Elder Lee Payne Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church. www.honakerfuneralhome.org

EARNEST DAVID DILLEY, 54, of Louisville, Ky., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at St. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, Louisville, Ky. He was born October 3, 1961 at Logan, W.Va., a son of the late Harold and Avenell Williamson Dilley. David proudly served as a U.S. Army Ranger and worked with Laborer’s Local Union #543, Huntington. He leaves behind two daughters, Zion Lee Dilley (Nicholas Ashe), Emma Grace Dilley all of Huntington; one son David Arthur of Wayne, W.Va.; one brother, William (Amy) Dilley of Louisville, Ky.; one sister, Garnett Dunfee of Huntington; two nieces, Rebecca Queen of Huntington, Ashton Scott-Kelley of Louisville; and nephews Joshua Scott of Louisville; great-nephew Braiden Queen; and best friends Tony Dale Adkins and Lyda Brandon; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday September 8, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greasy Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

MARY MEADE, 99, of Kermit, West Virginia passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. She was born in Wayne County, West Virginia on January 20, 1917 to the late Sherman and Ninnie Williamson Marcum. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in Death by her husband, Roger Meade, three children, Walter Meade, Paul Meade and Frances Meade and six siblings, Mae Spaulding, Hazel Ward, Rebecca Newman, Lonzo Marcum, Alex Marcum and Roscoe Marcum. Mary is survived by three children, Daniel (Penny) Meade, Cecil (Donna) Meade and Jean (Bobby) Perry all of Jennies Creek, West Virginia along with 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Walnut Grove Church of Christ in Jennies Creek, West Virginia on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 1:00 pm with Bruce Justice officiating. Burial will follow at the Meade Cemetery. Friends may visit on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

BILL RAY CRABTREE, 85 of Louisa, Ky., passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at home. He was born on February 7, 1931 in Fort Gay, to the late James and Cella Heck-Crabtree. Bill served his country honorably in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked in Law Enforcement for both the Wayne County Sheriff's Department and the Fort Gay Police Department. Mr. Crabtree also was self-employed for a number of years owning businesses locally. Bill was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Fort Gay for over 50 years. In addition to his parents Bill was preceded in death by two brothers Lake and JD Crabtreee as well as one sister June Dean. Left behind to cherish is memory is a loving family including his wife of 61 years Phyllis "Poochie" Ailiff-Crabtree of Lousia; one daughter Sandy and Joe Hammond of Louisa; one grandson Andy and Amanda and Nolan and Conner; one brother Dick Crabtree and one sister Nell Dalbear both of Fort Gay as well as many friends all of whom will miss him dearly. Funeral Services will be held at the Tabors Creek Baptist Church in Fort Gay on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Denny Brown officiating. Burial will follow at the Ferguson Cemetery in Fort Gay. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from 6-9 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home in Louisa, Ky. Online condolences maybe left for the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com.

CLARK LEE FINLEY "JACKIE", 73, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away on Monday, September 05, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the House of Prayer Church, Dunlow, W.Va., with Pastor Jason Salmons and Jeff Jezewski officiating. Burial will follow at the Globel Browning Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. He was born on June 5, 1943, in Logan, W.Va., to the late Noah Finley and Pricie Coleman. Jackie previously worked for ACF Industries. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Bessie Stafford and Opal Hill and brothers, Bobby and George Finley. Survivors include his loving companion of 26 years, Brenda Russell, daughters, Mary Anna Finley, Dottie Williams (Ralph) all of Genoa, W.Va., and Lisa Grubb of Dingess, W.Va., sons, Charles Lee Finley of Genoa, W.Va., and Allen Maynard of Dunlow, W.Va. Jackie is also survived by three sisters, Dicie Lemon of Farmington, Va., Doris Long (Leo) of Grove City, Ohio, and Glenna Sue Smith of Ft. Gay, two brothers, Noah Nelson Finley (Bonnie) of Dunlow, W.Va., and Roger Finley (Faye) of Fort Gay, eight grandchildren, Vanity Gastin (Chuck), Candice Plymale (Brett), Joshua, Bradley, and Ryan Williams, Tesla Adams, Jordan Chapman and Waylon Wallace and one great granddaughter, Audrey Jayde Gastin. Special thanks to his nephew and niece Jr and Myrtle Finley for always being there. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne

GLADYS THOMPSON WILLIAMSON passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 6, 2016, at the age of 91, in Brady, Texas. Gladys was born June 11, 1925, in Logan County, West Virginia, to Herb and Myrtle Adams Thompson. She and her late husband, Naaman Williamson, were blessed with six children, Naaman, Joyce, Laura, Pamela, Gary and David. Gladys was a woman of strong faith and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-day Saints. Family was always first and foremost in her life.She loved cooking and baking for her children and grandchildren. She loved to make cookies and her famous chocolate cake. Her loving, caring heart and beautiful smile will be forever missed by those who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her husband, Naaman Williams; parents, Herb and Myrtle Thompson; as well as two sons, Gary and David Williamson. Survivors include three daughters, Joyce Landgraf, Laura Donaldson, Pamela LaForge and Naaman Moorehouse; 13 grandchildren; as well as 12 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Don Mills, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Dock Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va.

ROBERT LEE McKENZIE, 87, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at the Huntington VA Medical Center. Bob was born November 2, 1928, in Ceredo, W.Va., a son of the late George W. and Bertha Pauley McKenzie. He retired from Sears Department Store. Bob attended the Ashland School of Watchmaking and was a Master Clockmaker and Watch repairman. He was a US Army veteran and a life member of American Legion Post #93 Kenova, whose Military Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. Bob was also a 32 degree Mason and was a member of Kenova Masonic Lodge # 110 AF&AM, the Scottish Rite and Beni Kedem Lodge in Charleston, W.Va. Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maxine Hall McKenzie, whom he called the prettiest girl in Ceredo; two brothers, Orville and Delbert McKenzie; two sisters, Jenny Shingleton and Mae Ream, and one son-in-law, Lovell T. Mulkey. He is survived by his children, Bobby Jack Marks of Kitts Hill, Ohio, Timothy Lee McKenzie of Ceredo, W.Va., and Alyce Lynn (Larry) North of Gallipolis, Ohio; his grandchildren, Bobby C. Chaffin, Casey Chaffin, Jeffrey B. Marks, Jamie Fannin, Jody Archer and Bobbi Caldwell, and 14 great-grandchildren. The family would like to express their gratitude to Laura Hampton for all the loving care and help she showed Bob and the family. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park in Huntington, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the C-K Little League Scholarship Fund at P.O. Box 283, Ceredo, WV 25507. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

DON PERRY, 71, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away peacefully at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. He retired from the WV State Police Detachment in South Charleston, W.Va. He is survived by his wife, Betty Perry; two daughters, Sherry (Dale) Osburn and Shelly (Brock) Tucker, all of Huntington; two grandchildren, Miranda Osburn and Tyler Tucker, both of Huntington; two sisters, Helen Phillips of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Betty (Benny) Anderson of Huntington; several nieces, nephews and a special friend who was like a big brother, Ron Cade. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Alma Perry Walker, and nine siblings. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Lavalette Fire Department EMT Staff, Hospice of Huntington and those who have prayed for him during his illness. There will be a private graveside service conducted by Rev. Heron Adkins at Plybon Cemetery, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Lavalette Fire Department E.M.T. Condolences can be made to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com. "You are no longer in our presence, but will live forever in our hearts." Rest in Peace, Your Family.

RONALD LEE STEPHENS, 70, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at the VA Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. He was born August 5, 1946, to the late Charles L. and Edna Blake. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Stephens; siblings, Charles L. Blake, Dorotha M. Menne, Mary Hemming, Bertha Woodyard, Betty Gerlach, Donna K. Sowards, Ruby Ratcliff, Robert Blake, Donald Blake and Rosella Abbott. He retired from ACF Industries and was a former employee with the Veterans Home in Barboursville. He was a member of Kenova American Legion Post #93. He was a Vietnam Marine Corps veteran and a foster parent to many children. He is survived by one daughter, Katrina (Dave) Brown of Wayne, W.Va.; one son, Ronnie (Marilyn) Stephens of Groveport, Ohio; four grandchildren, Chance Brown, Morgan Stephens, Zack Eales and Ronnie Black; and one brother, Issac "Mick" (Ida) Blake of Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, by Pastor Jerome Whitfield. Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Ohio. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016, at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

VIRGINIA FRANCES PERRY RANSTAD, age 73, of Nashville, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN. Private funeral services will be held at Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home. Interment will be at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Virginia was born March 1, 1943 in Perry Ridge, Dunlow, West Virginia to the late Clarence Perry and Hattie Sutherland Perry Maynard. She retired from Black & Decker in Nashville, TN. Virginia loved her family and was a big animal lover especially for her two dogs, Tank and Rex she also enjoyed working in her flower gardens. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Larry G Ranstad, parents, stepfather (whom she loved like a Dad) Archie Maynard; sister, Joyce Faye Perry; two stepsisters Henrietta Burke and Erie Milam. Survived by daughter, Sandy (Ray) Chaney of Huntington, WV; Allen (Dena) Juergemeier of Murfreesboro, TN; two grandchildren, Keith (Jessica) Juergemeier, Valley Juergemeier; one great grandchild, Lily Juergemeier all of Murfreesboro, TN; three sisters, Doris (Lafe) Copley of Rittman, Ohio, Karen Maynard of Cleveland, Ohio, Cheryl Maynard of Prichard, WV; stepsister, Sharrie Pack of Wayne, WV; two brothers, Alpha Gene Perry of Seville, Ohio and Ray Perry of Rittman, Ohio and a host of nieces and nephews. She was loved by all who knew her and will greatly be missed

ELMER FREDERICK NAPIER, 81, of Lavalette, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Philadelphia United Baptist Church, Lavalette, with Elders Roger Maynard, Tommy Damron and Charley Lucas Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post #93, Kenova. He was born on April 6, 1935, in Logan, W.Va., to the late Nathan and Nannie Burks Napier. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Loretta Brumfield Napier; sisters, Audrey Owens, Helan Etta Brown and Nannie Mae Napier; brothers, Frank, Charles and Nathan "Nate" Napier. Elmer was a member of Philadelphia United Baptist Church where he was a trustee, served as a deacon and loved singing in the choir. He also served on the Board of Directors at First Priority Federal Credit Union and was a member of the Wayne County Veterans Association. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and retired from the United States Postal Services. He is lovingly remembered by his son, Elmer Napier Jr. and wife Vicki; daughter, Tamara Hanshaw and husband Rob, all of Lavalette; two sisters, Paulette Ross of Huntington and Suzie Epling and husband William of Wayne; two brothers, Elder Don Napier and wife Betty and Robert "Bob" Napier, all of Huntington. Elmer is also survived by his three grandchildren, Nathaniel Napier and wife Sierra of Chesapeake, Ohio, Elizabeth Sutphin and husband Drew of Ashland, Ky., and Zachary Napier and wife Marissa of Lavalette; five great-grandchildren, Noah, Chloey, Bailey, Brooklynn and Rylee, a very special friend, Mary, and a host of nieces, nephews and his wonderful church family. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Philadelphia United Baptist Church, Lavalette.

JOHN HARVEY NAPIER, 85, of Kenova passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016, in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. John was born November 17, 1930, in Wayne County, a son of the late Johnny and Virgie Frazier Napier. He was a retired school bus driver from the Wayne County school system. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his beloved wife of 66 years, Doris Napier; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Danny Napier (Susan), Steve Napier and Paul Napier; one daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Anderson (Frank); two sisters, Magdalene Fry and Tempe Farley; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. All services will be private. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

JOY LYNN ADKINS, 45, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on September 10, 2016. She was born on August 11, 1971, in Cabell County, West Virginia, the daughter of David Lee Adkins and Joyce Marie Hale. She leaves behind to mourn her loss, her parents; stepmother, Stella Adkins, children, Destiny Parsley (Eric) and Christopher Cearley, two grandchildren, Kayden Dean and Haley Marie; fiance, Johnny Workman; siblings, Michelle Cooper (Gary), Stacey Dobbins (Victor) and Jessica Salvatore, niece, Cassie Williams; nephews, William and Nathan Hill; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside service will be noon Monday, September 19, 2016, at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, W.Va., Pastor Chad Hatfield officiating. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

LUMMIE BROWN, 64, of Crum, WV, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at her residence. She was born on September 12, 1951, in Delbarton, WV, to the late Claude Vernatter and Vada Runyon Vernatter. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Jo Heath, Juanita Blackburn and Claudine Vernatter and one brother, Burl Vernatter. Survivors include her loving husband of 45 years, Lannie Brown, daughter, Lorene Brown, son-in-law, Christopher Garland, two granddaughters, Kassadee Alley and Brooklyn Garland all of Crum, WV, two brothers, Otis Vernatter of Crum, WV, and Ted Vernatter (Phyllis Jean) of Michigan, three sisters, CloAnn Copley, Jeannie Holmes, both of Crum, WV, and Roxie Dotson (Ed) of Texas. Lummie is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Per her wishes, there will be no services. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of the arrangements.

EDNA MAY GAYHART, 70 of Huntington, WV passed away on September 11, 2016. She was born on May 18, 1946 in Wayne County, WV; a daughter of William Jarrell and Mary (King) Jarrell. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Jim Jarrell, Ada Hart, Romey Hale and Kathleen McCloud. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 51 years, Robert Lee Gayhart. They had no children together but opened up their home and raised as their own: Viola Ballard, Mary Evans, Paul Hart, Timothy Hart, Sam Hart and Steve Hart. Also surviving is her sister, Pauline Crabtree; a host of nieces and nephews and very special friends, Truman and Jean Maynard. She was a member of Living Waters Revival Center, Huntington. Funeral services for Edna will be conducted on Friday at noon, September 16, 2016 with Rev. Truman Maynard officiating with visitation one hour prior at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, WV. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

ANNA LOUISE MILLS, age 76, of Louisa, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 12, 2016 at Community Hospice Care Center of Ashland, KY. Mrs. Mills was born October 17, 1939 Huntington, WV. She is the daughter of the late William Jennings and the late Hester Anna (Berry) Stiltner. Louise was a Homemaker and a member of the Catalpa Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by her loving husband: Willie E. Mills , one daughter: Leigh Anna Crabtree and husband Rich of Fort Gay, WV and two sons: Edward Lee Mills of Louisa, KY and Brian Scott Mills of Louisa, KY. Also surviving are five grandchildren; Cody Crabtree, Kenneth Mills, Charlie Crabtree, Allison Crabtree and Carley Mills. In addition to her grandchildren Louise leaves behind four great-grandchildren; Kennedy Mills, Presley Mills, Anna Leigh Hayes and Tristan Robertson. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 15^th, 2016 at the Catalpa Free Will Baptist Church in Louisa, KY with Rev. Mike Cox officiating. Burial will follow in the Catalpa Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, September 14^th 2016 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Catalpa Free Will Baptist Church. All arrangements and care have been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made @ www.wilsonfuneralhomeky.com

PERLE LYNTON BLANKENSHIP, 93, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away peacefully Monday, September 12, 2016 at Genesis Putnam Health Center. He was born September 27, 1922 in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late Rafael "Rafe" and Mary Blankenship. His wife of 58 years, Letha Ross Blankenship also preceded him in death, along with all of his brothers and sisters, Marie Osburn, Mary Ellen "Dixie" Sanders, Lucian Blankenship, Mary Perry, Daisy Gillette, Pinkey Archer, and twins Elbert and Ottie Blankenship. Survivors include four children, Linda Pearl Napier and her husband Edgar Jr., of East Lynn, Brenda Gay Blankenship, Barney Edgar Blankenship and his wife Naomi, and Raymond Lynton Blankenship and his wife Patricia, all of Wayne; six grandchildren, Angela (Lowell) Sutherland of Dunlow, W.Va., Clinton (Alesa) Napier of Wayne, Perry Hunt of Lakewood, Oh., Valarie (William) Camberlin, also of Lakewood, Heather (Robert Jr.) Kennedy of Wayne, and Heath Blankenship of Wayne; and nine great-grandchildren Courtland Caitlyn, Zoe, Dillon, Lynette, Josiah, Elijah, Athaiha, Amariah, and Isaiah. Family, friends, and neighbors are all invited and welcome to attend the graveside services at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Mose Asbury Cemetery with Brother Mark Jarrell officiating. Procession to the cemetery will leave Johnson Tiller Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m.

JOHNIE HILL, 86, of Lavalette, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Graveside services will be conducted noon Thursday, September 15, 2016, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, with John Russell Hill officiating. Entombment will follow in the Good Shepherd Mausoleum. He was born June 4, 1930, in Wharncliffe, W.Va., a son of the late Bill and Garnet Ferrell Hill. He was a member of the UMW, and Church of God by faith. He was a 32nd degree Mason, having been a member of the Wayne Lodge #18 AF&AM, a member of the Shriners of Huntington Beni Kedem, and the Scottish Rite bodies. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Ann Cole Hill; one daughter and her husband, Deloras and C. Paul Howard of Huntington; one son and his wife, John R. and Lou Ann Hill of Banner, Ky.; one sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Boyce Dotson of Huntington; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Charles and Opal Hill, and Jack Hill of Delbarton, W.Va.; James and Sharon Hill of Wharncliff, W.Va.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation per Mr. Hill's wishes. Chapman's Mortuary is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

BETTY JANE NAPIER, 90, of Chapmanville, W.Va., widow of Almos Napier, died Sept. 13, 2016 at Trinity Health Care. Funeral service will be noon Friday at Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services; burial at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

CURTIS ROBERTSON, 78, of Fort Gay, WV passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. He was born in Fort Gay on October 17, 1937 to the late Cecil and Nellie Dunn- Robertson. Curt was a welder having worked for American Car and Foundry for over 30 years and he attended the Tomahawk Freewill Baptist church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a special sister-in-law Margaret Wagner. Curt leaves behind a loving and devoted family including his wife of nearly 55 years Karen Lee Edwards-Robertson of Fort Gay; two daughters Leann (Jim) Howard of Louisa and Annette (John) Gaskins of Scott Depot; three grandchildren Katie (Eric) McGinnis of Louisa, Bobbi Howard of Louisa and Jake Gaskins and his fiancée Megan Mancuso of Bridgeport, WV; a very special Great Granddaughter Gracie McGinnis; one sister Margaret Lou Zeiters of Louisa; three brothers Claude Robertson of Fort Gay, Delbert Robertson of Fort Gay and Cecil Edward Robertson of Ashland; a special sister-in-law Mary Lynn Smith of Lavalette as well as many friends and extended family members all of whom will miss him. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Fort Gay Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 5-8 pm at the Young Funeral Home Chapel. Online condolences maybe left for the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com.

ANGELA GAIL FINLEY, 49, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with her Lord on September 16, 2016. She fought a tough battle with cancer. She was born on November 4, 1966, in Huntington, a daughter of Jerry Chafin and Joyce Ann Kinser. She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Betty Jo Chafin. Angela is survived by her fiance, Randy Jividen; her parents; her children, Sheila Church and Jason Church; her siblings, Bonnie Joyce Clark (Danny), Margaret Deloris "Marlo" Simpkins, Ethel Denise Boden (Jeff), Lois Ann Thompson, Jerry Wallace Chafin (Amanda) and Andrew Nelson Merritt; her special friend, John Harvey Church; her nieces and nephews, April, Danyelle, Amber Jerrica, Michael, Chris, Jeremy, Zack, J.T. and Dixie. Also surviving are her three great-nieces and two great-nephews; and her two fur babies; her dart family and a host of family and friends. Angie was a special person who touched the lives of all who knew her. Visitation for Angie will be on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at noon at the funeral home with Minister John Holland officiating. Burial will follow at Catlettsburg Cemetery, Catlettsburg, Ky. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

HAYES STANLEY, a loving husband of more than 70 years, devoted father of seven children, and a World War II combat veteran, passed away at 3:42 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2016, at Midland Meadows ALF-Memory Care Unit in Ona. Born on October 16, 1923, at Laura, Ky., he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Causby Jean Stanley, with whom he had resided at 55 Stanley Drive, Prichard, W.Va., from 1997. Before that, they had maintained their family home at Breeden, W.Va., since 1950. In addition to his wife Causby, he was also preceded in death by his father, Joseph Corbett Stanley, by his mother, Matilda "Tilda" Jude Stanley Sartin, by his brother, Walker Stanley, by his sisters, Myrtle Stanley Fields, Laudia Stanley Ogle, Margie Stanley Miller, and by his half-brothers, Lloyd Sartin and Robert Sartin. He is survived by his half-brother, the Elder Wallace Sartin, and his half-sister, Margaret Sartin Simpkins. He is also survived by his children, daughters: Linda Carol Kast (Bob), Hazel Mae Mikula (Phil), Mary Ruth Spaulding (Earsten) and Janie Gail Arnholt (Bill), and sons: Joseph Corbett Stanley (Susan), Henry Philip Stanley (Teressa) and Bruce Erwin Stanley (Debbie), as well as a host of loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many, many others. He served in the United States Army from November 11, 1941, through October 26, 1943, when he was honorably but medically discharged from Company F, 145th Combat Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division (the "Buckeye" Division). While on active duty, Hayes served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations, particularly the Northern Solomon Islands campaign, from May 26, 1942, until September 6, 1943, his unit having seen action on Guadalcanal and New Georgia (Battle of Munda Point) during his enlistment. Prior to retiring to Prichard, W.Va., he served as the Postmaster of Breeden, W.Va., having been appointed to the position in 1959 by then-Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield. He was also a disabled coal miner and worked many years as a timber man. He was a member of the Samaria Church of Old Regular Baptist, Sardis Association, at Dingess, W.Va. At the Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church, there will be a viewing and service from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, September 18, with a funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, September 19. Interment will follow at the Stanley Family Cemetery at Prichard, W.Va., with a short graveside service. A reception will follow at 55 Stanley Drive in Prichard, W.Va. The family wishes to express its deep gratitude to the staff and management of Midland Meadows as well as Hospice of Huntington for their diligent and caring efforts to assure Hayes' final days were spent in quiet comfort. Should anyone wish to consider a tribute in lieu of flowers, the family would suggest contributions to the Disabled American Veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars or the Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church, to all of which Hayes was a loyal member. Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home of Inez, Ky., is in charge of all arrangements.

CLARENCE FLOYD ARTHUR, 36, of Kenova, passed away September 16, 2016, while visiting his brother and sister-in-law in Harrodsburg, Ky. He was born October 2, 1979, in Huntington, W.Va., the youngest son of Gladolia Hinkle Arthur and Herbert Lee Arthur. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Clarence is survived by his three brothers, Coy Lee Arthur (Ivadean), Gary Kent Arthur (Susan), David Eugene Arthur (Gail), and two special nieces, Christi Arthur Captain (Kyle) and Tabitha Arthur Brillhart (Jon), whom he thought of as little sisters rather than nieces. He also leaves behind four special great-nephews and a great-niece, whom he adored, Huck and Gage Captain, Bray, Remi and Jack Jack Brillhart. He also leaves behind a host of family and friends that he loved dearly. We will all miss our Schlebrock. But we are happy knowing that he is in Heaven, in his new body, able to hear, speak clearly and breathe without difficulty. Visitation took place from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Ky. Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 22, 2016. Final resting place will be at the Perry Cemetery, beside his mom. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

ALICE NAPIER, 77, of Huntington, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church by Pastor Carl Lilly. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Alice was born February 2, 1939, in Knoxville, Tenn., to the late Howard and Eugenia Elmore Osborne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Golden" Napier. Survivors include children, Darlene Napier, Lawrence Napier, James Napier, David Napier, Beverly Estep and Carol Greenlees; 22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

LYNN ELLEN STEWART WATTS, 69, of Kenova, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016, at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Lynn was born August 21, 1947, in Huntington., daughter of the late James E. Stewart and the late Doris E. Smith Johnson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. Survivors include her husband, Robert E. Watts; one brother and sister-in-law, Michael E. Stewart (Cynthia) of Kenova; three special nephews, Shawn Watts (Kim) of Tennessee, Robert Watts (Brandi) of Florida, Charles Eastham (Susan) of Ceredo; and a host of family and friends. Special thanks to Lynn's caregiver, Kimberly Artrip. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home prior to the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

KERMIT MILLS, JR., 68, of Wayne, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Michael Dillon officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. He was born November 1, 1947, in Huntington, a son of the late Kermit Mills and Glenna Mae Richards Dolin. Kermit was the owner of Majestic Distributing Company and the former Pioneer Auto Supply. He was a founding member of Wayne Lions Club. His wife, Nina Perkins Mills, a grandson, Jared Michael Christopher, and stepfather, Gene "Smokey" Dolin, also preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Sherri Christopher (Gary Perry) of Wayne; two sons, Kermit Mills III (Denissa Adkins) and Garrett Daniel Mills, all of Wayne; seven grandchildren, Josh Ferguson, Megan Smith, Marissa Pelfrey, Breanna Mills, Kermit "KJ" Mills IV, Hannah Mills and Jacob Mills; and five great-grandchildren, J.T., Isabella, McKenzie, Aniyah and Keagan. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home. The family requests for any of Kermit's classic car friends to bring their cars to drive in the funeral procession.

ALBERT MERRITT of East Lynn, W.Va., was born April 20, 1918, and departed this life on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at the age of 98. The son of the late Albert and Safrona Merritt, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jarrells Merritt, and eight brothers and sisters, Mae Nance, Sylvia Clay, Letha Adkins, Thelma McDonald, Bruce Merritt, Howard Merritt, Homer Merritt and Donald Merritt. Albert spent most of his adult life in Michigan but retired to his native Wayne County where he spent the rest of his days. Survivors include one daughter, Janet (Larry) Adkins of Huntington, W.Va.; and three sisters, Rachel Skeens of Trenton, Michigan, Bessie Fortner of Amherst, Ohio and Ruth Asbury of East Lynn; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. Albert was a kind, gentle man with a ready smile for anyone he met. Albert's wish was to be at home with family in his final days - God granted his wish! Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Ivory Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in Maupin Cemetery, Ona. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

BARBARA ANN GIBSON, 77, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, September 23, 2016, at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel with Pastor Darrell Buttram. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memorial Gardens. Barbara was born on January 12, 1939, in Huntington, W.Va., the daughter of the late Jay and Anna Merle Carter McDowell. Barbara was a graduate of THE Huntington High, member of the Red Hats and attended Ceredo Methodist Church. She is survived by her two sons, Gregory Kent and Lesa Sias, Jeffery Brent Sias and Paula Lucas; three grandchildren, Kaleb, Jeremiah and Noah Sias, and two step-grandchildren, Dan and Josh Spence; one great-grandchild, Jaylon Sias; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Donald Lee and Dorothy McDowell, James Franklin McDowell and Larry Gene and Barbara McDowell; one sister, Juanitia Taylor Heiner; many family and friends, including Dr. Eugenia Jarrell and Olivia Jarrell, Ruth Reger, Alberta McDowell, Virginia Carroll and Dee Cole and the Red Hats. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

CYNTHIA DIAN ROBERTSON, 69, of Kenova, W.Va., went to her heavenly home on September 19, 2016. She was born on September 7, 1947, a daughter of Billy Kessler Goodall and Harriet Betty McConnell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jeffrey Black, and her sister, Anita Kay Walker. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her husband, Homer Robertson; her son, William Goodall; her granddaughter, Brooke Goodall; grandson, William Armstrong; and her great-grandchildren, Zaeli, Zeia, Haajir; nephews, Brian Goodall and Christopher Johnson; and other nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Cindy will be conducted on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Pastor James Castle officiating and visitation will be one hour prior. Burial will follow at Bean Cemetery off Centerville Road, Prichard, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

LUCILLE JACKSON, 61, of Genoa, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2016. She was born May 31, 1955 at Genoa, W.Va., a daughter of the late George and Ruby Holland. Her sisters Ethel Holland and Wilma Cox also preceded her in death. Lucille was a homemaker and a member of the Genoa United Baptist Church. She leaves behind her husband of 42 years, James Alvin Jackson; one daughter, Rachel Lambert (Mike Forrest) of Lavalette, W.Va.; one son, Jamie Jackson of Genoa; and grandchildren Skyler and Tyler Forrest. Also surviving are sisters, Ruth Moore of Louisa, Ky., Pearl (Clarence) Mathis of Wayne, Helen (Richard) Stickles of Columbus, Oh., Louise Keller of Newport, Tenn., Christina (Paul) Stroud of Genoa, and Carolyn Christian, also of Genoa; brothers, Glen Roy (Jeanette) Holland, Donald Ray (Patricia) Holland, all of Ashville, N.C., Guff William (Betty) Holland of Asheboro, N.C., Robbie (Ruby) Holland, George (Ernestine) Holland, Jr., Timothy Holland, all of Genoa, and John Paul (Ginny) Jackson of Wayne; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Kitts officiating. Burial will follow in the Sycamore Creek Memorial Cemetery, Genoa. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

EVELYN FAE DAMRON, 67, of Kenova, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at her residence. Funeral service were conducted 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 23, 2016 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova with Pastor Chadd Hatfield officiating. Evelyn was born June 5, 1949 in Huntington, WV. a daughter of the late Lowell Kenneth and Roberta Ruth Pack Ball. She was a long time member of Tucker Memorial Baptist Church. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Roger Ames Damron. Survivors include her sister Nancy Messinger; nieces Anna Jones (Matt) and Kathy Siemens (John); nephews Josh Ball (Sarah) and Adam Messinger; great-niece Melissa Siemens; great-nephew David Siemens; sister-in-laws Joanna Dickerson and Jean Ann Johnson and step-son Timothy Damron. There was no visitation and no procession to the cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www. rollinsfh.com.

MATTIE ANN MCCREERY, 93, formerly of Huntington and Ceredo, passed from this life and went home to God, on September 19, 2016, while living at the Heartland of Riverview Nursing Home, South Point, Ohio. Hers was an abundant life well lived; she was a wonderful mother to her children, who loved her dearly, and was adored by all her friends and relatives. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Chapel, 1242 Adams Ave., Huntington, by Rev. Tim Dixon. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Huntington. Friends may call from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday at the Reger Funeral Home and from 1 p.m. until service time on Monday at the funeral home. Mattie was born Mattie Ann Rowsey on December 11, 1922, in Huntington, and was one of five children born to Fitzhugh Lee and Minnie Moxley Rowsey and part of a family of eight children in the household. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles N. McCreery Sr., three sisters, Roberta Paules, Geraldine Crawford and Dorothy Chapman, and four brothers, John Rowsey, Jack Rowsey, Ivan Chapman and Teddy Chapman. She is survived by her children, Becky (Donald) Muth of Ashburn, Virginia; Karen (Robert) Mendell of Sammamish, Washington; Vicki (John) Hagy of Port Charlotte, Florida; and Charles (Leigh) McCreery II of Milton, West Virginia; and her seven wonderful grandchildren, Frank, Andrea, Laura, Colin, JD, Charlie and Jake, all of whom she loved and adored. She also has four great-grandchildren, Miriam, Shay, Harley and Jack. At the time of her passing, she was expecting two more great-grandchildren. She was a former member of First Congregational Church of Huntington where she attended from childhood until 1996 when she then began attending FirstCongregational Church of Ceredo. She loved her church homes, her Christian Faith and all of the people who attended there. Mattie was employed by Star Furniture Company as a credit clerk for many years until her retirement in the mid-1980s. While her children were growing up in Westmoreland, she was both a Brownie and Girl Scout leader. She instilled a deep love of nature and reading in her children. Mattie and her late husband, Charles, moved from their Westmoreland home of over 20 years to South Point, Ohio, where they spent their retirement years together until 2002 when, following the passing of her husband, she moved to Ceredo Manor. Mattie thoroughly enjoyed the ten years she lived at Ceredo Manor and the family wants to thank all of her friends who might still be there - especially Carol Casto, the director. Ceredo Manor was truly a blessing at an important time in her life. The family also wishes to thank all the staff at Heartland of Riverview Nursing Home where she has lived since July of 2012. The care and attention she received there from all the staff and management are appreciated more than can be expressed in words. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

CHARLES LEWIS BOWENS, 88, of Fort Gay, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. He was born on April 21, 1928 in Wayne County to the late Christopher Columbus and Nancy Music-Bowens. He was a retired Laborer for the N&W Railroad and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Maintenance Away. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two sons Larry Keith Bowens and Joe Michael Bowens; one grandson Eric Keith Bowens; a son-in-law Dennis Davis as well as 10 Brothers and Sisters. He leaves behind a loving family including three sons Phillip Ray (Lorine) Bowens, Carl David Bowens and Charles Jason Ray Bowens all of Fort Gay; one daughter Debra Lou Davis of Huntington; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren with another one on the way as well as a host nieces and nephews, friends and extended family. There will be a graveside service Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 1:30 pm at Greenlawn Cemetery East in Louisa. Visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday at the Young Funeral Home from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

ARVELLA MARCUM, 83, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. She was born November 29, 1933 at Meador, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lon and Pansy Steele. Her sister Arbutus Roark, also preceded her in death along with four infant brothers and sisters. Arvella was a homemaker and a member of the Christian Israel Church. She leaves behind her husband of 62 years, Columbus Carl Marcum; five children, Sheila Kay Marcum of Huntington, W.Va., Vera Gwendolyn (Kevin) Merritt of Genoa, Lorna Lynn (Mark) Bradshaw of Wayne, Carl David Marcum (Martha Moorehart) of Washington Courthouse, Oh., and Ida Belle Marcum of Barboursville, W.Va.; seven grandchildren Shannan (Timothy) Gillam of Wayne, Joshua Brunty all of Wayne, Jonathan (Courtnay) Collier of Huntington, Emily Bradshaw of Westmoreland, Ethan Bradshaw of Wayne, Rachel Kitts of South Point, Oh., and Casey Fizer of Barboursville; and 10 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers Troy Steele of Meador, W.Va., and Harold Steele of Newport, Tenn.; three sisters, Peggy Steele of Dayton, Oh., Patty Brown and Patricia Jude, both of Camden, Oh.; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Brewer Cemetery., Marrowbone. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

ELLIS STANLEY "STAN" NAPIER, 64, of Barboursville, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2016, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Patrick Ryan. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. He was born November 11, 1951, in Lincoln County, a son of the late Ellis Harold and Ova Cremeans Napier. He was a retired employee of Cabell County Board of Education with 36 years of service. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Napier. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy Porterfield Napier; two sons, Michael Ellis Napier of Huntington and Jonathan Michael Napier of Barboursville; one sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Elmer Endicott of Salt Rock; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Ronnie and Charlotte Napier of Frazeysburg, Ohio, Debbie Napier of Scott Depot; two granddaughters, Lakyn and Kinley Napier; aunt and uncle, Mary and Jim Arnold of Milton; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Stan will be greatly missed by his family and friends Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, Box 464, Huntington, WV 25701 or Kuhn Memorial Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 222, Barboursville, WV 25504.

JOY R. HAMPTON DORSEY, 83, of Kenova, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at her residence. Memorial service will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, where she was a longtime member, with Pastor Steve Willis and her son, Joe Dorsey, officiating. Joy was born February 13, 1933, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Oscar and Gracie Noe Hampton. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, John Andrew Dorsey; sister, Ida Virginia Hampton Rife; and two brothers, Garth Hampton and Archie Hampton. Survivors include her beloved husband, Charles "Richie" Dorsey; four children and their spouses, Rickie Sizemore (Roger), Ida Smith (Stan), Joe Dorsey (Nancy) and Kelly Napier (Chester); grandchildren, Ginger Sergent (Brad), Christopher Sizemore (Mycah), Nikki Shannon, Brittany Shannon, Cole Smith, Jett Smith, Rachel Brumfield (Jason), Jake Dorsey (Elisha), Jenna Traube (Dave), Mandy Muncy (Ray) and Kristen Hallett (Mark); 10 great-grandchildren; special "daughter," Sonja Ferguson Money and "sissy" Paula Hampton Dickerson. The family wishes to thank Dr. Gerrit Kimmey and his staff, Hospice of Huntington and Hospice nurse Sandy Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made online at www.autism.com or by mail to Autism Research Institute, 4182 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2016, in the Welcome Center of the church. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Heaven gained another angel on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, BETTY (STACY) LITTLE, 83, of Louisa, Kentucky formally of Crum, West Virginia. She was born in Wayne County, West Virginia on November 15, 1932 to the late Columbus (Lum) Stacy and Rosetta Muncy Stacy. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Wade Little and one son, Bobby Little. Also, four sisters, Nancy Stacy, Lucy (Elmer) Perry, Minnie (Willie) Corns and Mary (Willard) Evans and four brothers, Columbus (Floria) Stacy, Tom (Edith) Stacy, James (Hazel) Stacy and Robert (Audrey) Stacy. Betty is survived by three sons, Don (Betty) Little of Barnsville, Ohio, Ronnie (Rhonda) Little of Lovely, Kentucky and Wade Little Jr., of Crum, West Virginia and two daughters, Myrtle (Tivis) Alley of Louisa, Kentucky and Diana (Thomas) Ray of Fort Gay, West Virginia. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren and a multitude of special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 1:00 pm with Joe Mullins and John Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. View Memory Gardens in Maher, West Virginia. Friends may visit at the chapel on Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 6:00-9:00pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

RICHARD LEVI EVANS, 78, of Huntington, W.Va., died on September 22, 2016, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Richard was born October 29, 1937, in Westmoreland and attended Vinson High School and Marshall University. Richard was the owner and operator of Evans Welding and Fabricating Company for over 50 years. He was formerly a teacher at East Huntington Trade School. He is survived by his wife, Stella Evans; his brother, Jack Evans; sister-in-law, Mrs. William (Jean) Evans, and sister-in-law, Mrs. James (Sue) Evans; his children, Cheryl (Brian) Dowling and Deborah Dulchavsky; his grandchildren, Joseph (Nico) Conner, Nicole Baucom ( ance Todd), Alexandria, Mark, Lindsey, Michael, William; and a great-grandson, Colin. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews as well as a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Carter (Willis), who has been a tremendous help for Stella in the past months, and dear friends, Brenda and Rocco Morabito, and Marsha and Roger O'Dell. He was predeceased by his father, William Edward Evans, mother, Emogene Rowe Evans, stepmother, Sylvia Gothard Evans, brother, William Evans, brother, James Evans, and sister-in-law, Mary Helen (Honey) Evans; also his daughter, Rebecca Evans Phelps, and a grandson, Dain Carson Evans. The Evans family would like to thank the employees of Evans Welding for their understanding and hard work during his terrible illness. We are also grateful for the loyalty of his customers. There will be a memorial service at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of owers or food, the family is asking that donations be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House or The Golden Girls Group Home in Ceredo, W.Va., where Richard was a sponsor for many years. Condolencesmay be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

DELORIS JENE FRAZIER, 76, of Fort Gay, WV passed away Thursday September 22, 2016 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice Center following a brief illness. Deloris was born June 27, 1940 at Fort Gay the daughter of the late Oliver and Effie Marie Crabtree Mounts. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Clarence Franklin Frazier who died in 2010. She was a retired owner operator of Frazier Greenhouse in Fort Gay. Survivors include a daughter Sheila Arlene Frazier; a son Barry Frazier and wife Melissa all of Fort Gay; a sister Sue Triplett of Louisa; four grandchildren Jeffery, Keri, Christina, and Courtney; and a great grandson Clarence Brady. Funeral services will be held on Saturday Sept. 24th at 7:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Lycans officiating. Burial will follow on Sunday Sept. 25th at 2:00 pm at the Frazier Cemetery on Frazier Lane Fort Gay, WV. Friends may visit the family on Saturday at noon until time of services at 7:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home.

CHRISTOPHER ALAN SCARBERRY, 34, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Lavalette. He was born March 24, 1982, at Ironton, Ohio, a son of Franklin Alan Scarberry (Susie) and Betty Crank Walker (Roger), all of South Point, Ohio. He was a self-employed mechanic and was a member of Twisted Intentions Car Club. His grandmother, Rudella Scarberry, and grandfather, David Sibert, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, April Lanae Mills Scarberry; two daughters, Ashton Paige Scarberry and Jessica Lanae Scarberry, and a son, Kayden Gage Scarberry, all at home; a sister, Michelle Snyder (Eddie) of Columbus, Ohio; and nieces Aryanne Lynch and Angel Lynch. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Michael Dillon officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. Visitation will be from noon until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. The family requests for any of Chris' classic car friends to bring their cars to drive in the funeral procession.

ERIC LYNN FREEMAN, 48, of Kenova, passed away on September 24, 2016. He was born on January 14, 1968, a son of the late Marlyine Freeman. He leaves behind to mourn his loss his wife, Sonia Freeman; his children, Donovan Freeman (Erin) and Stephanie Freeman; his brothers and sisters, Darrell Freeman (Donna), Charlie Freeman (Jan), Janie Lester, Ed Freeman, Brett Johnson and Beth Johnson (Brian); a grandson, (paps pup) Dawson Freeman; sisters-in-law, Donna Hutchinson and Valerie Kelley; brother-in-law, Eric Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family. There will be a visitation at the funeral home Wednesday, September 28, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, September 29, 2016, at 1 p.m. with Pastor John Holland officiating at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

TERESIA GAYE QUEEN, 61, of Barboursville, W.Va., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born July 27, 1955, at Wayne, a daughter of Irene Stevenson Joye of Wayne and the late William Lowell Joye. She was a cook for the Wayne County school system. Survivors include her husband Robert Lee Queen; three sons, Michael A. Marcum of Keystone Heights, Fla., Robert L. Queen Jr. of Wayne and Patrick A. Queen (Jennifer) of Athens, Ga.; two sisters, Bernadene Joye of Wayne and Roberta A. Clay (Roger) of East Lynn, W.Va.; a brother, Ira William Joye (Sherry) of Wayne; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. There will be private services for her family. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MICHAEL LEE "COACH" "DOC" "HECTOR" HECK, 64, of Kenova passed away Monday, September 26, 2016, at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Hector was born February 2, 1952 in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Jennings Earl Heck and the late Marie Blackburn Watts. Coach coached C-K Buddy League Basketball and was an announcer for the C-K Youth Football League and the C-K Little League Baseball. Doc was a retired dispatcher from the City of Kenova Police Department. Survivors include his beloved wife Susie Marie Heck; one daughter and son-in-law Kayla Cockeril (Joe); four sons, Chuck Osman (Wallie), Glenn Osman (Amy), Matt Osman (Charity) and Chris Osman; six granddaughters and three grandsons. He is also survived by his step-father Donald Watts; one brother and sister-in-law, Mark Heck (Joan); one niece, Brittany Hall; one nephew, Chris Hall and a host of other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

CYNTHIA ANN NEWELL, 72, of Kenova, wife of William E. Newell, died Sept. 26, 2016 at home. She was a homemaker. Chapman's Mortuary is assisting the family. At her request, there will be no services.

TRISTA DAWN ELLIS, 32, of Wayne, W.Va., died Monday, September 26, 2016, at her residence. She was born November 22, 1983, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Lynette Glanville of Charlotte, N.C., Robert Tomblin of Chicago, Ill., and a stepdaughter to Roger Glanville of Spokane, Wash. Trista was a registered nurse at St. Mary's Medical Center. Her grandmothers, Justina Thomas and Eunice Palmer, preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband, Brandon Ellis; a son, Aiden Charles Ellis; a sister, Carie Glanville of Charlotte, N.C.; her grandfather, David Thomas of Wayne, W.Va.; a very special aunt, Tina Napier (Kevin), uncles, David Thomas, Aaron Thomas (Mary), Eric Thomas (Rachel); cousins, Breann, Brandi and Bentley Napier, Cameron, Courtney and Cole Thomas; father-in-law, David Ellis (Jennifer), and mother-in-law, Bobbi Patterson of Huntington; grandparents-in-law, Charles and Betty Ellis of Lavalette, W.Va.; a-sister-in-law, Staci Ellis, nephew, Destine, and niece, Ayana; and a half-sister, Kirstin Polen. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Garrett Hale officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va.

ROBERT EDWARD DAWSON, 85, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at Heartland of Riverview. Bob was born July 7, 1931, in McDowell County, West Virginia, a son of the late Robert E. Dawson and Lillie Bell Chambers Dawson Skeens. Bob was retired from the Ohio River Company. He was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church for 56 years and attended the Regular Fellows Sunday School Class. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Betsy Ross Sheets, and a sister-in-law, Linda Dawson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Ann Grant Dawson; four children, two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike (Karin) Dawson of Ceredo, W.Va., and Scott (Rhonda) Dawson of Vero Beach, Fla.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa (Gig) Smith of Huntington, W.Va., and Elizabeth (Pete) Walsh of Vero Beach, Fla.; one sister, Shelia Lester of Wurtland, Ky.; and three brothers, Jack Dawson of Proctorville, Ohio, Buck (Roberta) Dawson of Morehead, Ky., and Toby (Ellen) of Dothan, Ala. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, Michael (Stephanie) Dawson, Tyler (Jessica) Dawson, Jessica Brown, Luke (Hannah) Smith, Drew (Gamze) Smith, Kirk Smith, Chrissy (Chad) Walters, Antonio Ballester, Edward Dawson, Cameron Dawson, Ryan Walsh and Brendan Walsh; and nine great-grandchildren, Caelan, Luke, Clara, Mac, Marshall, Olivia, Ayana, Garett and Liam. The family would like to sincerely thank Bob's caregivers, Debra Davis and Kirk Smith, along with the staff of Heartland of Riverview for their care, compassion and love of Bob. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2016, at Kenova United Methodist Church. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jim Richards officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to the KUMC Building Fund at 503 15th Street, Kenova, WV 25530. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

JUDY QUEEN, 68, of Painesville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, Ohio. funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Morris funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Burial will follow at the Virgil ramey Cemetery, ranger, WV. Judy was born on February 14, 1948 in ranger, WV, to the late Virgil and Inez Sias ramey. She retired in July 2016 after 15 years of working for Lake Hospital System in the Home Health Care Department. She enjoyed shopping, cooking and being with her family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Kevin L. Queen in 2006, siblings, Juanita Bryant, Wondel ramey, and Tommy ramey. Survivors include her daughter, Sonya K. (Jim) Paugh; sons, ersel Queen Jr., and Gregory Scott (Melody) Queen, grandchildren, Corey, Cody, Kyler, Steven and Angeline; and siblings, James (Candi) ramey and Kenneth (Glenna) ramey. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, October 3, 2016 at Morris funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

PAMELA McCLOUD, 52, of Huntington, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, September 29, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted by Elder Robert Hatfield at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 2, 2016, at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery. Pamela was born November 8, 1963, in Cabell County to Homer and Wanda Childers Gue. She was a Childcare Advocate for the state of West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her father-in-law, Robert McCloud, and a brother-in-law, Robert and Brenda McCloud. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Bruce McCloud; one son, Timothy Scott McCloud; a daughter, Cassie McCloud; two grandchildren, Riley Lynn Mayes and Ryder Scott Evans; a sister, Kim (Dexter) Childers; nephews, Joshua Childers, Jonathan (Amanda) Childers and David McCloud; mother-in-law, Catherine McCloud and Bill Ingram, and a host of friends and relatives. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

RUBY LYCAN, 94, of Kenova, W.Va., formerly of Wayne, passed away peacefully Friday, September 30, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. She was born December 7, 1921, at Logan, W.Va., a daughter of the late Dennie and Emma Copley Robertson. She was a homemaker and member of the Echo United Baptist Church. Her husband, Woodrow Lycan; a grandson, Richard Lee Dean; a son-in-law, Ron Walker; sisters, Lucy Berry, Margie Brooks and Lizzie Adams; and brothers, Roy, Coy and Eddie Robertson, also preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Ernestine Stone of Sun City, Fla., and Gerri Walker of Kenova; two grandchildren, Marcia Daniels (Russ) and Tina Biller (Richard); two great-grandchildren, Stephen Wilson (fiancée Alicia Coey) and Evan Wilson (Kaylee); and one great-great-grandchild, Harlow Grace Wilson; special friends, Bonnie and Morris Nelson; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Elders Tony Clay and Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.

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