WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
October, 2016

 

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

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

 

 

LOUISE RASH, 86, of Huntington, widow of Jack Rash, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Westmoreland Baptist Church by Dr. C.J. Adkins. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. She was born September 16, 1930, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Edwin Felix and Mary Francis Pinkerton Ward, and was a lifelong resident of the Westmoreland Community. She was a graduate of Vinson High School and Marshall University, having earned a B.A. in Education and a Master's degree in Counseling. She began her teaching career teaching typing and business machines at Huntington High School and spent the remainder of her teaching career as a counselor at Vinson High School. Louise was an accomplished seamstress and quilter, an avid reader and was passionate about contributing her time and talents to the Westmoreland Woman's Club and Westmoreland Baptist Church. She also supported veterans' and children's groups through her contributions. Louise was a member of the Eastern Star and joined the Westmoreland Woman's Club in 1992 where she held the office of president from 1996-1998. She was president of the GFWC WV Southwestern District in 2002 and GFWC Southwestern District Conservation Chairman from 2004-2006. Louise was also a member of Westmoreland Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Norma Ilene Moncer, Helen Virginia Smythers and Shirley Ann Hite, and brother, Kenneth Eugene Ward. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Mike and Lynn Rash and Roger and Pamela Rash, all of Huntington, and Greg Rash of Louisville, Ky.; grandchildren, Joe Rash and Becky Rash Burns, Andy and Robbie Rash and Sarah and Phillip Rash, and six great-grandchildren, Brayden, Callista, Zane, Allie, Aaron and Jack Rash; sister, Donna Sue Farrell of Ona, and brother, Edwin Austin Ward of Palm Bay, Florida. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2016, at the Reger Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Hospice as well as all the employees at Chateau Grove Assisted Living where she spent the last two years of her life. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

BILLY LEE SPAULDING, 84, of Wilsondale, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at home. Born on July 23, 1932 on Tick Ridge, he was the 7th son of the late Lealon and Lula Spaulding. Also preceding him in death were brothers Add, Mose, General, and W.R. Spaulding, and sisters, Lillian "Sis" Brewer, Tavie Harris & Surilda Raines. A hard working man, Billy enjoyed working in his garage and spending time with his family. He was a member of Turkey Creek United Baptist Church, which he loved an attended faithfully. He leaves behind his loving wife of 50 years, Virginia "Jenny" Spaulding; one daughter, Judy Spaulding; four sons, Billy Joe (Elaine) Spaulding, Tony (Faith) Spaulding, Danny (Jewell) Spaulding, and Terry (Destiny) Spaulding; and grandchildren, Jody, Jenna and her fiancé Cody, James "Bub", Alexys "Lexy", April, Caylin, Emilee, Lexi, Addison Grace, Jordyn "Tweet", Braxton, and Ameron. Also surviving is a sister, Rebecca Dodge; one brother Homer Spaulding; step-brother Paul Messer; a host of nieces and nephews; brothers and sisters of the church; and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Turkey Creek United Baptist Church, Wilsondale with Pastor Emanuel Ferguson, Brother George Nelson and Brother Elmer Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in the Marcum Cemetery, Tick Ridge. Friends called after 5 p.m. Monday and until the time of service on Wednesday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Spaulding family.

OTIS PARSONS, 84 of Kenova, husband of Lucille Parsons, died Oct. 1, 2016 at home. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.

VERNA S. CURNUTTE, 93, of Wayne, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 2, 1923 at Crum, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lace and Nancy Mills Salmons. Verna was a retired teacher for the Wayne County Board of Education and was a member of the Wayne Church of Christ on Bluefield Street. Her husband, Francis M. Curnutte, Jr. also preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Francis M. Curnutte, III and his wife, Dr. Clara Mason, of Charleston, W.Va.; two sisters, Mary Floyd of Wellston, Ohio, and Opal Kistler and husband Keith of Lancaster, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Minister Ronald Ross officiating. Burial will follow at the Curnutte Cemetery at Radnor, W.Va. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.

JOHN JAY SIMMONS, 57, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016. Born September 25, 1959 in Miami, Fla., John graduated from Norland High School and Miami Dade Technical School with a degree in Auto, specializing in transmissions. His father John Jasper Simmons preceded him in death along with one son, John Jay Simmons, Jr. Survivors include his mother, Pauline Simmons of Brooksville, Fla.; one son, Joe Simmons, of East Lynn, W.Va.; one sister, Linda Jordan, also of Brooksville; and his ex-wife, friend, and mother of his children, Lila Johnson and her husband Glen. He will also be missed by his close friends Teager and Brenda Osburn, and Tommy Osburn; and friends and family too numerous to mention. John will finally rest at the Osburn Cemetery, Bartram fork at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2016 with arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller funeral Home. All family and friends are welcome to attend the graveside service to say "Good-bye."

MAXIE ALLEN "MACK" DAVIS, 77, of Prichard, W.Va., at 12:40 a.m., with his nieces by his side, laid down this old body of flesh and received his new glorified body likened with Christ. Mr. Davis was born January 24, 1939, in Wayne County, to the late Zella Thacker Davis and Mont Lee Davis. Also preceding him in death is one brother, Kenneth Davis; four sisters, Blanche Burton, Mary Thompson, Norma Jean Meade and Freda May Davis; granddaughter, Christina Davis; and grandson, Jordan Davis. Mack attended Buffalo Schools and retired in 2001 as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for IUOE Local 132. He was a KY Colonel, enjoyed deer hunting and was a member of House of Worship. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna McKenzie Davis; sons, Gregory Allen Davis of Huntington, David Jesse Davis and wife Charity of Lloyd, Ky.; stepson, whom he thought of as his own, Roger A. Workman Jr. and wife Roxi of Paintsville, Ky. Also his mother-in-law, Blanche McKenzie of Ashland, Ky.; sister-in-law, Wanda and Reizen Allen of Ashland, Ky.; grandchildren, Aaron Caudill, Elizabeth Davis Washington, Taylor Hamilton, Brittany Workman, Justin Davis, Hannah Toler, Jasper Davis and Layla Davis; great-grandchildren, Quentin Bailey and Jaxon Hamilton. Also surviving is a brother, Ralph (Wanda) Davis; two sisters, Barb Slone of Prichard and Glenna (Curt) Sturm of Bakersfield, Calif.; several nieces, nephews and family members too numerous to name. Two special nieces that were with him when he passed and were his caregivers, Teresa Boone and Ashley Vaughn. Nieces, Christy Paynter, Melissa Billups, Amanda Christian and Megan Hazlett, thank you as well. A special thanks to Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Hospice of Huntington. Funeral services for Mr. Davis will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2016, at the Smith Memorial Church. Arbie Rice will officiate. Final resting place will be in Christian Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the Neal Funeral Home, 2409 Center Street, Catlettsburg, KY. Condolences may be left at www.kilgorecollierfuneralhome.com.

LUCILLE VICTORIA GRUBB NEEL, 101, of Huntington, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at 12:30 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Joe Hill. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Lucille was born July 13, 1915, the eldest child of the late Harry Frederick and Virgie Mae Overby Grubb. She was the matriarch of the Huxham/Grubb/Norris/Overby families, early settlers of Wayne and Cabell counties of West Virginia. She was devoted to her entire family. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin F. Neel, siblings, Jack Charles (Delores), Alma "Pouge" Hamilton, John William, James Frederick, and son-in-law, James Puckett, brother-in-law, Don Smith, and sister-in-law, Betty Grubb. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Sue Ellen Browning Puckett; beloved grandson, Dr. Todd Trimboli (Regina); great-granddaughter, Kristen Trimboli; sisters, Maxine Smith, Lydia Winters (Paul); brothers, Samuel Grubb and Tommy Grubb (Joann), and sister-in-law, Glema Grubb. Also survived by her nieces and nephews whom she adored, Jacquie "Sug," Charles, David, Lisa, Keith, Tim, Jason, Kevin, Jeff and Polly, as well as several great- and great-great-nieces and -nephews. She was a homemaker (making bread and cookies at age of 100), talented seamstress, enjoyed crafting and quilting. She was devoted to her deep faith in Christ and a member of Westmoreland Baptist Church. In her declining years, Dr. Charles Stanley was her pastor. She has left many notes and passages from his sermons for her family. The family would like to thank Dr. Kathy Saber and her staff, St. Mary's Home Health, Darcy, Yanet and Darren of Hospice, Kim Johnson, special friend and caregiver, and all who helped during her final days. Lucille leaves a legacy of love and will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

CLAUDE WALLACE HUXHAM went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, October 3, 2016, at the age of 87. Claude was born in Huntington, December 9, 1928, to Stuart and Arletta (Wilson) Huxham. After serving a tour of duty in the United States Army ending in 1953, he married his wife of 63 years, Carol Joyce (Smith) Huxham, June 6, 1953. They made their home together in Columbus, Ohio, until they moved to northern Minnesota with their younger daughter in 2013. He worked faithfully as provider and devoted husband, as well as Sunday school teacher and usher at Calvary Bible Church in Columbus, Ohio. Claude is survived by his wife; his daughters, Claudia (Paul) Muller and Laurian (Tom) Halverson; brother, John (Marilyn) Huxham; ten grandchildren, Daniel (Sarah) Muller, Lydia (Ben) Yarborough, David, Hannah and Stephen Muller, Care, Teresa, Naomi, Jovanna and Juan Halverson; and nine great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Samuel, Karissa and Caleb Muller, Holden, Camden and Eden Yarborough and Sapphire and Tidus Petrie. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Daniel Duane; sister-in-law, Jerri Huxham; and his parents. A graveside service will be held October 9, 2016, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Duane Smith officiating in the Huxham Family Cemetery, Overby Rd., Huntington. There will be no visitation or procession to the cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 93 of Kenova. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

RICHARD LEON "DICK" WARD, 80, of Kenova, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky., surrounded by his wife and children. Dick was born April 19, 1936, in Kenova, a son of the late Anthal and Mary Kathleen Smith Ward. He retired from Iron Workers Local 769, Ashland, Ky., after 26 years. He was a graduate of Buffalo High School. Dick was a 50-year member of Buena Vista Masonic Lodge #60, Whites Creek, W.Va., whose members will conduct graveside rites. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by two brothers, William and James Ward, and one son-in-law, Rev. Doctor Wendell M. Tackett. He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Lou Bannister Ward; three daughters and one son-in-law, Kathy (Mike) Black, Rachel Davis and Carol Tackett; two sons, Barry (Mae Hicks) Lovern and Richard (Jamie) Ward II; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Adkins and Nancy Chapman; several nieces, nephews and a host of family and good friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2016, at the funeral home with Rev. Frank Hulett officiating. Burial will follow in Cyrus Cemetery, Prichard, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

RUBY A. ADKINS, 90, of Huntington, widow of Albert G. Adkins, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 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 Jerry Matt. Burial will follow in Hewlett Cemetery, Louisa, Ky. She was born August 19, 1926, in Louisa, Ky., a daughter of the late Nancy Burchett Hewlett. She was a former employee of Big Bear and a member of the Westmoreland Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and mother, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Clyde and Dayton Hewlett, and sisters, Reo Gifford and Maude White. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Albert G. Adkins II (Anna M.) of The Woodlands, Texas, and Larry D. Adkins (Della) of Huntington; four grandchildren, Robert S. Adkins (Kathleen), Erica L. Sapienza, Jennifer R. Graham (Justin) and Dennis M. Adkins; two great-grandchildren, Alexandra Adkins and Angelina Sapienza; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

DONNIST RAY OWENS, 87, of Lavalette, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Larry Carico at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2016, at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Donnist was born February 7, 1929, in Huntington, to the late Floyd Monroe and Inez Estelle Shepherd Owens. He was a truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict as a Sergeant 1st Class. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a faithful member of Crockett-Booten United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Kathrine Owens; two brothers, Harold Owens and Thurman Owens; two infant sisters; and two sons-in-law, Philip Cyrus and Mark Adkins. He is survived by three daughters, Pamela (Mike) Shafer, Terri Cyrus Adkins and Donna Noce; a stepdaughter, Judy Mays; a stepson, Jerry Vanfaussian; six grandchildren, Tara Barker, Lindsey (Dan) Mullis, Erin (Jason) Maynard, Eric Cyrus, Craig Noce, Douglas Noce; four step-grandchildren, Kellie Mayes, Kevin Mays, Erin Vanfaussian, Brock Vanfaussian; four great-grandchildren, Layne, Avery, Floyd Michael and Christopher; and a special niece, Judy Smith. The family would like to especially thank his caregivers, Sharon and Jennifer. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Crockett-Booten United Methodist Church, c/o Larry Carico, 5321 Fisher Bowen Branch Rd., Wayne, WV 25570. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at the Reger Funeral Home. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Veterans Honor Guard of American Legion Post 16 of Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

MARY ANN WEBB RAYBURN, affectionately known as "Mam-aw" by the Marshall University Football Team, 69 of Huntington, WV passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Cabell County Health Care, Culloden, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rick Webb and Pastor Greg Lunsford. Burial followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, WV. Mary was born August 6, 1947 in Huntington, WV a daughter of the late Mary M. Humphreys Webb and the late Richard Lee Webb. She was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Mary Ann was also very active within her community and with various organizations. She was a member of the Quarterback Club, The Big Green, MU Sideliners Club, Vinson Memorial Christian Church, Kiwanis Club, Westmoreland Neighborhood Watch, American Postal Workers Union, served as an advocate for POW and MIA Soldiers, organized the Torch Run for Special Olympics and assisted with the Ohio River Sweep. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Teresa Ann Rayburn of Huntington, one sister, Carolyn (Ron) Welder of Milton, two brothers, Rick (Judy) Webb of Salt rock, Scott (Lisa) Webb of Barboursville, WV and one sister, Karen Morrison of Ona, WV. She also will be missed by numerous family members and a host of friends. Visitation was from 12:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM friday, Oct. 7 at the Reger Funeral Home.

CHARLES CLEON CLAY, 80 of Letart, WV, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Monday, October 10, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Watson Cemetery, Branchland, WV. He was born June 9, 1936 in Branchland, WV, a son of the late Clarence Milton and Lilly Watts Clay. Charles was a retired pipe fitter for Kaiser Aluminum with 40 years of service and a member of the Steel Workers Union. A brother, Clarence Clifford Clay also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Maxine Clay; a daughter, Pamela Mae Clay-Click and husband, Roderick of Mt. Alto, WV; a son, Terry Cleon Clay and wife, Marvette of Katy, TX; two brothers, Lyle Clay of Pecks Mill, WV, Harry Clay and wife, Gayle of Camden, SC; two grandchildren, Nathaniel James Amos, Kevin Randall Clay; four step-grandchildren, Darrell Williamson, Kaelie Graham, Leslie Turner and Ashlie Remlinger. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

JIMMY DALE SCAGGS SR., 49, of Catlettsburg, Ky., passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at his residence. He was born September 18, 1967, in Huntington, a son of the late Billy Ray and Susie Bell McKinzie Scaggs. Jimmy was a used car salesman with H & R Auto Sales. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Tonya Mathis Scaggs, his second wife, Charlotte Scaggs, and his son, Jimmy Dale Scaggs Jr. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia "Cassaundra" Scaggs Marcum (Tommy Marcum Jr.); two grandchildren, Dakota Scaggs and Brianna Marcum; one brother and sister-in-law, Clark Scaggs (April); three sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary Lou Lewis, Peggy Sue Harold and Rebecca Jean Conley (Brian). Jimmy also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other family members. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Tim Crabtree officiating. Interment will follow in Ceredo Crescent Hill Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home, in Kenova, is assisting the Scaggs family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

DOROTHY MARIE STEPP AKERS PERRY, 77, of Lavalette, W.Va., went home to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Sunday, October 9, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Brother Jackie Lee Nelson and Elder Wornie Meeks officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery at Kenova. She was born July 16, 1939, at Prichard, W.Va., a daughter of the late Wade and Opal Young Stepp. She was a former seamstress and floor manager for Corbin, Ltd., and was a member of the Prichard United Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death were her first husband, Claude Akers, a son, Michael Scott Akers, sisters, Louise Meade, Mary Blake and Gladys Ward, brothers, James Stepp and Ellis Stepp, and her best friend, Yorkie Worth. Survivors include her husband, Dolphus Perry; two daughters, Deborah Akers Phillips (Robert) of Charlotte, N.C., and Shelley Perry McCallister (Shawn) of Wayne; two sons, Darryl Perry (Kathy) of Genoa, W.Va., and Samuel Perry of Wayne; two sisters, Roberta Mills of Huntington and Cleta Wilks of Kenova; a brother, Earmel Stepp (Brenda) of South Point, Ohio; six grandchildren, Tiffany Phillips Grizzard, Shauna McCallister, Shelby McCallister, Justin Perry (Tiffany), Colten Adkins (Kristen) and Darra Perry; two great-grandchildren, Alicia Grizzard and Trace Adkins; and a special sister-in-law, Dreama Akers. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.

DONALD PRATT, 95, of Wayne, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 in Wayne, WV. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Pastor Doug Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. He was born June 3, 1921 at East Lynn, WV, a son of the late Carl and Lona Davis Pratt. He was a U.S. Army Air force Veteran. Don received his master’s degree from Marshall University in 1950 and taught for the Wayne County School system. His wife, Anita Napier Pratt and a daughter-in-law, Paulette Pratt, also preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, David Randall Pratt (Phyllis) of Ceredo, WV and Glenn Alan Pratt (Anna) of Wayne, WV; five grandchildren, Brian Pratt, Randall Alan Pratt (Angel), Robert J. Pratt (Nicole), Kody Adkins and Kayla Adkins; and five great-grandchildren, Brittnee Wilson, Landon Hunter Pratt, Gracie Ann Pratt, Maddie Pratt and Braydon Adkins. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Hospice of Huntington, right at Home of Ceredo, WV, and the VA Medical Center for their help during Don’s final days. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Morris funeral Home.

MAHALA LACY, 62 of Crum, WV passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at her home. She was born on April 9, 1954 in Wayne County, WV; she was a daughter of the late Homer and Ruby Jean Hodge Waller. She was a homemaker. Mahala is preceded in death by her 2 children; Della Jean Lacy and Clifford Waller. She is survived by her daugher, Sherrie Hundley of Jennies Creek, WV as well as 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sister; Melvina Case of Jennies Creek, WV. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, October 10, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Full Gospel Church of Jesus on Jennies Creek Rd., with J. C. Waller and Arbie Dillon officiating. Burial followed in the Perry Point Cemetery of Jennies Creek, WV. Visitation was after 4 pm Saturday and until time of services on Monday at the Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, KY.

ALMA MAYNARD KEENEY, 92 of Huntington, WV passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Heartland of Riverview, South Point, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Reger Funeral Chapel, by Dr. C.J. Adkins. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Alma was born July 25, 1924 in Huntington, WV a daughter of the late Thomas and Sena Maynard. She was a former supervisor with Huntington Industries and a member of Westmoreland Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Edward Maynard, two brothers, Kinner Maynard and Curtis Maynard, four half-brothers, Jesse Maynard, W.D. Maynard, Taylor Maynard and Sylvester Maynard and two half-sisters, Flora Zerkle and Hilda Perry. Survivors include, two sons: Thomas "Tom" Keeney of Rome, Ohio and Robert "Bob" Keeney" of Huntington, WV, four grandchildren: Brandon Keeney, Britani Ledbetter, Summer Keeney and Heather Keeney and one great-grandson, Payton Keeney. Additional survivors include one brother, Wilbur (Alene) Maynard, five sisters: Bertis Campbell, Edna Faulkner, Florine ( Charles) Bohannon, Roberta "Bobbie" Stone, Avenell "Nell" (Ray) Roach, three sistersin-law: Flora "Skipper" Maynard , Barbara Keeney, Carol Keeney Kilgore and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Also surviving are special friends, Steve and Sherry Waggoner, and neighbors: Jim and Betty Reed and Jim and Betty McAlister. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Friday, October 21, 2016 at the Reger Funeral Home. online condolences may be made to www.regerfh.com.

WILLIAM RICHARD "RICK" TOMBLIN, 56, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at King’s Daughters Medical Center following a short illness. He was born August 28, 1960 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Dewey Tomblin and Goldie Mae Rice. His grandmother, Alma Wallace also preceded him death. He is survived by two sons, William Richard Tomblin Jr. and his wife Tiffany of Winder, Ga., and Terry Michael Tomblin and his wife Amber of Wayne, W.Va.; and five grandchildren, Rayshaun, Justin, Faith, Bentley, and Shelby. Also surviving is his step-father who raised him, Dewey (Alice) Rice of East Lynn; four brothers, Dewey Keith (Bonnie) Tomblin of Milton, W.Va., Terry Lee (Mary) Tomblin of Commerce, Ga., Dana Rice of Winder, Ga., and John Allen (Debbie) Rice of Wayne; four sisters, Lisa Rector of Huntington, Debbie (Eddie) Aliff, Angel (Cletis) Neace, all of East Lynn, Annie (Timmy) Porter of Wayne; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends too numerous to mention. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the Vaughn-Mills Cemetery, with Brother Gary Queen, Sr. officiating. Friends may call after 12 noon at the cemetery. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Tomblin family.

PATRICIA ANNE STAPLETON GRASER, 58 of Genoa, WV, died Sunday, October 9, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Leston Followay. Burial will follow at Stapleton Family Cemetery, Genoa, WV. She was born December 17, 1957 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Boyd and Ottie Mae Wellman Stapleton. Patricia was a homemaker. Also preceding her in death was a nephew, Brad Stapleton; a cousin, John Cricks and her aunt, Ruth Lawson. Survivors include her loving husband of 22 years, David Eugene Graser; four daughters, Amanda Stapleton (Adam) of Fort Gay, WV, Jacinda Boughman (James) of Glenmont, WV, Lizabeth Lapp (Robert) of Big Prairie, OH, Shauna Graser of Wooster, OH; a son, Christopher Graser of Lincoln County, WV, Matthew Graser of Shreve, OH; two brothers, Samuel Stapleton (Della) of Genoa, WV, Boyd Stapleton, Jr. (Letha) of Branchland, WV; a niece, Amanda Stapleton; nephews, Joey and Michael Stapleton; three great-nieces, Julie and Jessie Steele, Kaylee Stapleton; two great nephews, Samuel Trey Steele and Gabriel Stapleton; twenty-two grandchildren; and a host of friends. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

Loving father, JAMES RODGER MORRISON, 69, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away at home on Sunday, October 9, 2016. He was born May 2, 1947 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Truman and Luella Morrison. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Lucy Morrison; second wife, Patricia Morrison; one brother, Larry Morrison; and one sister, Erma Chatterton. James served his country honorably during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy, and was a retired coal miner. He leaves behind two daughters, Paula Swimm (William) of Wayne, and Pamela Vaughan-Manning (Terry) of Wisconsin; five brothers, William Morrison of Wayne, Truman Morrison (Arlene) of Milton, W.Va., David Morrison, Jack Morrison (Jackie) all of Wayne, and Lonnie Morrison (Audrey) of Huntington; three sisters, Arlene Jackson (Ray) of Ohio, Juanita Morrison of Huntington, and Betty Gilkerson (Ira) of Wayne; four grandchildren, Maranda Swimm (Jeremy Hutchinson), Steven Swimm, James Vaughan (Caitlin), and Alanna Vaughan; two great-grandchildren, Hannah Hutchinson, and Jordan Shea Vaughan; a special friend, Sharon Tomblin of Wayne; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Danny Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow at Booton Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

ELIZABETH HANNAH BREWER, 85, of Kermit, West Virginia passed away at her home on Monday, October 10, 2016. She was born in Marrowbone, West Virginia on July 10, 1931 to the late Joseph Hannah and Amanda Sturgill Hannah. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Brewer as well as her brothers, Arland, Isom, James Holly and William Hannah. Elizabeth is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Marrowbone Freewill Baptist church on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 11:00 am with Herman Stacy officiating. Burial will follow at the Hannah Cemetery on Marrowbone Ridge. Friends may visit at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond- allaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 6:00-9:00pm and on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the Marrowbone Freewill Baptist Church after 5:00pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond- Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

BRUCE CLINTON BEVINS, 65, of Huntington, W.Va., died Oct. 11, 2016. He was born Dec. 28, 1950, in Lexington, Ky., the son of Earl and Delphine Bevins. He was a mining engineer dedicated to his alma mater, the University of Kentucky, and served in engineering positions for C&O Railroad and Teco Coal. A lifelong athlete, Bruce played basketball and football for Vinson High School and later enjoyed bicycling, snow skiing and golf. Bruce's greatest passion was for his family, especially his high school sweetheart, Patty Stephens Bevins, who cared for him throughout his battle with ALS with amazing faith, hope and love. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by Patty, to whom he was married 44 years; one son, Bruce Bevins II, his wife Arianne and children Connor, Harrison and Ella, all of Matthews, N.C.; two daughters, Natalie Roy, her husband Zackary and children Hayden and Carter, all of Lexington, Ky.; and Erica Bevins and her dogs Zoey and Mac of Huntington; a brother, Dave Bevins and his wife Molly of Huntington; a sister, Elizabeth Pinson and her children Cayley and Turner of Greensboro, N.C.; in-laws, Herb and Kathy Stephens of Springtown, Tex., and John and Cindy Stephens of Hurricane, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Fun-loving and giving, Bruce was a man known for his strong demeanor, fiery debates and deep loyalty. He loved to laugh and had a well-known affection for Buffy, the tiny poodle who visited him in the hospital and eagerly claimed her spot on his lap or beside him every time he returned. The family sends special thanks to WeCare Medical, our nurse Sandy Smith and Georgiana, Yanet and Missy with Hospice of Huntington, who all provided loving care throughout our journey. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Kenova United Methodist Church, with Pastor Pat Elliott and Pastor Jim Richards officiating. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the church with burial following in Docks Creek Cemetery in Kenova. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Association, Kentucky Chapter, 8640 Haines Dr., Suite F, Florence, KY 41042, or to Hospice of Huntington, 1101 6th Ave., Huntington, WV 25701.

WILLIAM JACKSON ELKINS JR., 75, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away on October 11, 2016. He was born on January 16, 1941, in Cabell County, W.Va., a son of William Elkins Sr. and Mildred Adkins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Gale Elkins and Twyla Elkins. He leaves behind his wife, Delcie Marie Elkins; his children, Garland Walk (Gillian), Gregory Keith Elkins, Scott Elkins, Butina Elkins, Donnie Elkins, Debbie Young (Mark), David James (Bev) and Denise Howard (Timbo). Also surviving are his sisters, Alfreda Hilling and Sue Adams (David); a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and a special buddy, Timbo Howard. Funeral services for William will be conducted at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on October 14, 2016; visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Davis Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

REATHAL "ANN" TROGDON GUADAGNA, of New Port Richey, ended her journey Oct. 12, 2016. Born Oct. 2, 1942 to Ed and Arma (Fraley) Trogdon in Wayne, WV. Ann enjoyed poetry. Two of her best written poems were printed in "Dusting Off Dreams" and "Treasure the Moment". Ann’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her children, Jo Ellen Cummings and Bryon Mawyer of New Port Richey. Ann leaves behind her dear sister, Ida Sheets of Trinity, FL and a brother, Jim Ed Trogdon (Geraldine) of Wayne, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Lenora Grace Van Valkenburg. Ann leaves behind four grandchildren, Jovan, Ronnie, Janeil and Mandy. After retiring from James A. Haley VA Hospital in the Department of Veterans Affairs, she played piano and loved her friends and her church, First Baptist Church New Port Richey. Cancer took her life but it did not take her spirit. She brushed against our lives so gently, she touched us. Her favorite verse from her favorite song, "The Rose" - "When the night has been too lonely and the road has been too long and you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong. Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows lies the seed that with the sun’s love, in the spring becomes "The Rose." Services were held at Dobies Funeral Home, 6616 Congress Street on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at 2PM with Rich Hendrickson officiating. (727) 841-7555

LEON RAMEY, 100, of Athalia, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Abbyshire Place, Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born April 14, 1916, in Wayne County, W.Va., to the late Henry and Rosa Clay Ramey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Avanelle Ramey; son, Gary Rex Ramey; grandson, Gary Dean Ramey; and nine siblings. He was a member of Athalia Dillon Chapel Church, a WWII Army veteran and a Mason of Crown City Lodge. Leon retired from Owens-Illinois. He is survived by three sons, Lee Roy (Sheila) Ramey of Athalia, Myron Ray (Rebecca) Ramey of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Forrest Rom (Sue) Ramey of Gallipolis, Ohio; one daughter, Valeria (Gerald) Shockley of Chesapeake, Ohio; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Glen (Arlie) Ramey of Proctorville, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2016, at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, by Pastor Randy Henderson. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery, Miller, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2016, at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

HAZEL ROBERTSON, 88, of Fort Gay, W.Va., widow of Frank Robertson, died Oct. 13, 2016 at Hospice of Huntington. She was a homemaker. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Sunday at Oak Grove Church; burial at Robertson Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DOROTHY CAROLYN RICKMAN, 63, of Ceredo, W.Va., died Oct. 13, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Schneider Griffin Funeral Home; burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

JONATHAN CLARKE BOYLES, 44, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2016, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Manfred Langer. Burial will be in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. He was born August 2, 1972, in Huntington, a son of Harold Don and Christiner Collins Boyles of Prichard, W.Va. He was a truck driver for Heiner's Bakery, a member of Cyrus Baptist Church and an avid Marshall University fan. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Savannah Brooke Boyles of Prichard, W.Va., his twin brother and sister-in-law, Donavan and Carla Boyles of Huntington, his sister and brother-in-law, Krystal and Charles McCormick of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., two aunts and spouse, Carol and Gene Nelson, Nancy Marie Collins, all of Prichard, W.Va., and uncle and spouse, Donald and Mary Collins of West Union, Ohio, and nieces and nephews include Brandon Nicholas, Andrew Boyles and twins Jack and Luci McCormick. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2016, at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

RAY FREDERICK PERRY, 95, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed peacefully from this life on October 14, 2016. He follows his beloved and deeply missed wife, Lois, who passed away on February 25, 2014. He is survived by his loving children, Connie (Walter) Crenshaw Jr., Linda Perry, Michael Perry, Marty (Jerry) Ferrell and Carol Perry; six grandchildren, Kimberly Crenshaw, Stephanie (Louis) Marchesi, Walter (Kimberly) Crenshaw III, Lauren (Andres) Garcia, Martha (Ben) Edler, Emma Perry; and eight great-grandchildren, Blue, Piper, Jamie, Toby, Maliyah, Dominic, Olivia and Isaac. He was loved and admired by everyone in his extended family, including many cousins, nephews, nieces, and their children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Violet Perry, brothers, Roy and Joseph Perry, and brother-in-law, Don W. Jameson. Ray was deeply loved by his sisters, Helen Jameson of Doylestown, Ohio, Rhozella (Bill) Arnold of Kooskia, Idaho, Kathryn McCloud of Fort Gay, W.Va., Mary Madsen of Huntington, W.Va., brother, Philip (Shirley) Perry of Concord, N.C., and sister-in-law, Lottie Perry of Fort Gay, W.Va. Ray was born in Wayne County, W.Va., on May 21, 1921, the oldest of eight children. After graduating from high school, he worked at Ashland Oil refinery until he enlisted in the Marines. He served in the U.S. Marines 3rd Division in World War II in the Pacific Theater, including landings on Guam and Iwo Jima. He was involved in communications and worked closely with a group of Navajo Code Talkers during the war. Ray married Lois Mary Pickering on May 25, 1946. He attended Temple University on the G.I. Bill, graduated with a degree in Accounting and was hired by Procter and Gamble. Throughout his 30-year career at P&G, heand his family lived in many different states, finally settling in Cincinnati, Ohio, until his retirement. He retired in 1979, and returned with Lois to his beloved West Virginia to live on the family farm on the banks of Mill Creek in Wayne County. In retirement Ray and Lois were very active in Nativity of Our Lord Church in Wayne, W.Va. For many years he provided volunteer tax assistance and was also a member of the local ham radio club. He enjoyed gardening, working on latch hook rugs, and was a very talented handyman. Throughout his life he was fond of sharing his love of nature with family and friends. The Celebration of Life service for Ray will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 40 Bridge St., Wayne, WV 25570. Memorials may be made to The Nature Conservancy (www.nature.org) or the charity of your choice.

EMMA ELLEN CHILDERS, age 89, went to Heaven on October 15, 2016, after a short illness. Emma Ellen Mellert was born on July 19, 1927, and grew up in West Huntington, the ninth sibling out of ten children. Emma was married to her beloved husband, Cloyd Elwood Childers, for 68 years. She was a devoted wife, mother to three sons, and a grandmother to five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Emma was a devout Christian, and had been a member of Open Door Baptist Church; Grace Gospel Church, where she sang in the choir; Crossroads Baptist Church and South Point First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother Dolla Mellert; her father George Mellert; her son Mark Childers; her grandson Joshua Childers; her sisters Myrtle Cook, Georgia Sheldon, Mildred Byrd and Geraldine Pauley; and her brothers Hugh Mellert, Luke Mellert, George Mellert and Joseph Mellert. Emma is survived by her husband Cloyd Elwood Childers of South Point, Ohio; her sister Elizabeth Napier of Huntington; her son Michael Childers (Patricia) of Waynesboro, VA.; her son David Childers (Vicki); her grandchildren Jon Childers (Meredith) of Seattle, Wash., Sarah Beth Childers of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Jennifer Childers of Huntington, W.Va., and Rebecca Childers of Barboursville, W.Va.; and her great-grandchildren Grace and Benjamin Childers of Seattle, Wash. She also had a host of nieces, nephews and friends, including the Joy Seniors that she enjoyed so much. Visitation is at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at the Reger Funeral Home, with the service following at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lou Ashworth officiating. Interment will be at Spring Hill Cemetery with no graveside service. Condolences may be made to the family at newww.regerfh.com.

LORENE DINGESS, 58 of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 16, 2016. She was born May 1, 1958 in Paintsville, Ky., a daughter of the late James and Hazel Copley Stacy. Lorene was a homemaker and a member of New Beginnings Church in Ft. Gay. She leaves behind her loving husband, Jesse Dingess; three children, Matthew (Tabatha) Dingess, Jessica (Robert) Carroll, all of Genoa, and Christina (Mickey) Burnette of Lavalette, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Nathan Marshall, Casey Marshall, Tyler Sizemore, Robbie Carroll, Dylan Burnette, David Dingess, Cassidy Carroll and Makayla (Justin) Ellison; and one great granddaughter, Madison Carroll. Also surviving are eight brothers, Robert (Betty) Stacy of Louisa, Ky., Richard (Marie) Stacy of Crum, W.Va., Jimmy (Tes) Stacy of Zephyrhills, Fla., Alvis (Robin) Stacy, Paul (Connie) Stacy, Herman (Mary) Stacy, Jerry (Kim) Stacy, all of Crum, and Virgil (Alison) Stacy of Prestonsburg, Ky.; one sister, Christine (Smokey) Maynard of Dunlow, W.Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Albert and Sharon Dingess, Roger and Clarissa Dingess, John Dingess and Linda Little for their care and support. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the New Beginnings Church with Pastor Kenneth Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Dingess Cemetery, Hampton Ridge Road. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the church, until service time on Thursday.

LISA MARIE BERNARD, 51, of Pedro, Ohio, stepdaughter of Bill Newell of Kenova, died Oct. 16, 2016 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Ironton. She was an employee of Goodwill. Arrangements are being handled by Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton.

HAROLD EDWIN HALE, 76 of Wayne, Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born September 22, 1940 in Wayne, a son of Troy and Ruby Sexton Hale. Several brothers and sisters also preceded him in death along with one son, James Paul Stafford. He attended Wayne High School and retired from Pilgrim Glass. Harold was also a 38 year member of Laurel Freewill Baptist Church. He leaves behind his loving wife of 40 years, Janice Sue Hale; five daughter, Della, Connie, Violet, Annette and Sheila; four sons, Jerry, Ricky, Mark, and Roger; one brother, Ronald Hale; 21 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday October 19, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Casteel and Brother Jesse Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends called after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith"

JANICE LORINE WHITT, 89, of Barboursville, formerly of North Matewan, W.Va., loving mother and grandmother, passed away October 16, 2016. She was born January 10, 1927, in Kenova. She was the daughter of the late Margaret and Lewis Hendricks. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Whitt; sisters, Elsie Smith, Helen Montgomery and Betty Akers. She is survived by one brother, Lewis R. (Shirley) Hendricks of Beaver Creek, Ohio; one daughter, Jana Margaret Whitt of Barboursville; one son, Rod (Sally) Whitt of Barboursville; one granddaughter, Amy (Scott) Westcott; and one grandson, Alex Whitt of Barboursville, and several nieces and nephews. She graduated in 1944 from Matewan High School and attended Little French Beauty Academy in Bluefield, W.Va. She was a self-employed beautician for 38 years. After leaving North Matewan, W.Va., she became involved with the Senior Citizens of Barboursville, leading the exercise group for 30 years. She was chosen WSAZ Hometown hero in 1996 for her volunteering. She was also a Red Cross volunteer for several years. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Kevin Lantz and Pastor Ralph Sager. Entombment will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Steele Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

JERRY ROGER MILLS, 69, of Catlettsburg, Ky., passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016, at Kings Daughter’s Medical Center, Ashland, KY. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Michael Dillon officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. Jerry was born on July 26, 1947, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late John Wesley Mills and Evlene Fry Mills. He previously worked as a telephone repairman for Verizon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter Morgan Mills, step-son, Jason Basham, and son Whitley Pierce Mills. Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years, Sondra McCoy Mills, daughter, Crystal Hall (Brian) of Lewisburg, NC; two sons, J.R. Mills (Teresa) of Wayne, WV, and Byron Basham (Jeanie) of Ironton, Ohio; one brother, Gary Mills (Marsha) of Des Moines, IA; 7 grandchildren, Christopher, Stephen, Ryan, Zach, Liam, Brian and Kristen; and 5 great grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

OTIS PARSONS, 84, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 14, 1932 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Ulysses Parsons and Lillie Jefferies Parsons. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Lacey, Lonnie and Freeland; two sisters, Lottie and Jewel; one granddaughter, Amber Tackett; one son-in-law, Mike Ward, and one nephew, Ricky Parsons. He was a veteran Tank Commander in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. Otis was also a member of the Bowen Methodist Church. He leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Lucille Leek Parsons; four daughters, Mary, Cindy, Betsy and Cathy; seven sons, Otie, Joey, David, Timmy, Donnie, Daniel and Gary; four brothers, Atis, Denny, Edward and Sam; 19 grandchildren; 17 great- randchildren; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2016 with Pastor Dewey Bias officiating. Burial will follow in Bowen Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

GLADYS ROBERTSON, 94, of South Point, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 17, 2016. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Elders Tony Clay, Don Napier and Golden Ramey officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. She was born on October 16, 1922, in Wayne County, West Virginia, to the late Golden and Leona Ramey. Gladys was a member of Philadelphia United Baptist Church for 79 years. She was a homemaker and loved quilting with her friends with covered dinners and was very competitive in Mexican Dominoes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Robertson, brothers, J.P., Raymond and Hoover, and sisters, Opal, Ruby and Phyllis. Survivors include her three daughters, Arbutus "Boots" Robertson of South Point, Ohio, Earlene Wilson of Zephyrhills, Florida, and Pansy Reed of The Villages, Florida; seven grandchildren, Larry Johnson of Columbus, Ohio, Andra Johnson of Franklin, Tennessee, William Johnson of Barboursville, W.Va., Karen Wilson of Bryan, Ohio, Rodney Wilson of Naples, Florida, Kellie Lange of Hinsdale, Illinois, and Chad Reed of New Albany, Ohio. Gladys is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Shirley Robertson (Steve) of Kenova, W.Va., Martha Long (Terry) of Interlachen, Florida, Pansy Ramey of Lavalette, W.Va., and Ethel Burks of Palatka, Florida; one brother, Golden Ramey (Tennie) of Interlachen, Florida. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hospice of Huntington would be greatly appreciated.

DANIEL GLENN ADKINS, 76, of Creston, Ohio, passed away October 18, 2016 at home. He was born December 10, 1939 in Wayne, West Virginia a son of the late Henry and Pinkie Bradshaw Adkins. Also preceding him in death were eight brothers and sisters: Donald Adkins, Lyda Parsons, Marie Ferguson, Virginia Ramey, Ralph Adkins, Henrietta Miller, Charles Adkins, and Mary McCormick. Daniel was a graduate of the Robney School for the Deaf and was a retired barber. He loved fishing, yard work, and taking care of his family. He could often be found talking to his buddies Randy and Ronnie, and had a special talent for cheating at cards and dice. He leaves behind a host of very special nieces and nephews too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Bowen Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon on Sunday at the funeral home.

BARBARA ANN STEPHENS, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., crossed over into eternal peace on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. She was born March 8, 1940 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Mark and Nannie Meddings. Her brother Bob Meddings also preceded her in death. Barbara was member of the Bible Apostolic Church in Huntington, a devoted wife and great mother. She leaves behind her loving husband Adolphis Stephens; one daughter Gail McHugh of Nashville, Tenn.; three sons, Al Stephens of Chesapeake, Oh., Edmond (Teresa) Stephens of Wayne, and Bradley (Debbie) Stephens of Huntington, W.Va.; nine grandchildren, Jenifer Thompson, Michael McHugh, Justin Stephens, Aimee Moon, Nathaniel Stephens, Jonathon Stephens, Kendra Davis, Tabitha Stephens, and Samuel Stephens; and 13 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Virginia Napier and Jean Mills; one brother, Roger Meddings, and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor David Fairburn. Burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon on Saturday at the funeral home.

JOANNA KAY GRIMMETT-MOSLEY, 48, of Paddle Creek, W.Va., went home to be with her loving son, Terry Lee Mosley, in heaven, Thursday, October 20, 2016 following a short illness. "Kaykay" was born May 26, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clayton and Shirley Grimmett. In addition to her parents and her son, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Clara Sue Elkins and Teresa Lynn Earp; one brother Jeff Lawson, one very special uncle, Terry Lee Grimmett. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, James Hank Mosley; two sons, Jason (Erica R.) Grimmett of Paddle Creek, and Joshua (Erica W.) Mosley of Trinity, N.C.; two grandchildren Kaylin Grimmett and Jayden Mosley whom she loved spending time with; special mother with whom she made her home, Linda Grimmett; five brothers, Clayton "Bub" Grimmett, Jr., Jack Wade Grimmett, both of Paddle Creek, Sammy "Bo" (Erika) Mosley of Ft. Gay, Melvin (Vickie) Mosley of Ranger, W.Va. and Dwayne Grimmett of N.C.; six sisters, Cindy (Owen) Bailey of Pecks Mill, W.Va., Crystal (John Rogers) Grimmett of Paddle Creek, Latira (Larry) Simpkins of Accoville, W.Va., Lisa (Lonnie) Maynard of Lyburn, W.Va., Mary (Jack) Gills Ribeiro of Gosnell, Ark., and Jean Leach of Dayton, Oh; special nephew Sammy "Bubba" Mosley; special niece Cortina Rogers with whom they lived with; and a host of nieces, nephews, great- ieces, great-nephews, and other family members. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Ft. Gay, W.Va., where she attended, with Pastor Luther Dingess and Brother Chris Napier officiating. Burial will follow in the Terry Lee Mosley Memorial Cemetery , Ft. Gay . Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Grimmett-Mosley family.

JASON NAPIER, 38, of Lavalette, father of Janessa Napier and Jason Michael Napier of the home, died Oct. 21 at home. He had been a clerk at Go Mart. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne; burial following in Jasper Ferguson Cemetery, East Lynn. Visitation will be one hour before service at the funeral home.

JASON NAPIER, 38, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Elders Roger Maynard and Clifford Napier officiating. Burial will follow at the Jasper Ferguson Cemetery, East Lynn, WV. Jason was born on July 16, 1978, in Orlando, Florida, to the late Donald Napier and Susan Holt Napier. He previously worked as a clerk for Go Mart. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two half-sisters, Joy and Jamette. Survivors include his daughter, Janessa Napier, son Jason Michael Napier, both at home, two sisters, Kitty Krajnak (Jeff) of Cleveland, Ohio and Donelle Napier of Detroit, Michigan, one brother Jeremiah Napier (Tiffany) of Wayne, WV, and his nieces and nephews, Jasmine, Nicholas, Brianna and Jacob and close friend Derek Meddings (Ashley). Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Our little angel, DYLAN LEE ALLMAN, 3 months, was called to the Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Dylan is deeply loved by his mommy and daddy Virginia Johnson and Justin Allman; big brother Ryan and twin brother Lucas, all of Ft. Gay, W.Va. Also surviving are grandparents Tennessee and Russell Johnson of Ft. Gay; uncles Nick and Valerie Allman of Spring Tex., Scott and Annie Allman of Erie, Penn., Shawn and Stacy Estep of Mineral Wells, W.Va., and Joseph Allman, also of Erie; aunts, Alma Colegrove of Dunlow, W.Va., Phyllis Clay of Dunlow and Theresa Bryant of Ft. Gay; special family friends Jonathon Boggs, Mitch Dean, and Lee and Emily Thompson. Preceding him in death are grandma and grandpa Lorena and Glen Allman; great grandparents Martha Messer, Russell and Amanda Marie Johnson; and aunt Dawn McDaniel. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Robertson and Brother Leston Followay officiating. Burial will follow in the Martha Messer Family Cemetery, Dunlow. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

JOHN BAXTER HYSELL, 73, of Huntington, died Oct. 22, 2016 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He retired from the Holiday Inn, Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday at Reger Funeral Chapel; burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. www.regerfh.com.

GARY LEE HODGES, 66, of Ceredo, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at Best Care Nursing and Rehab, Wheelersburg, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastor Phillip Warren officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. He was born on March 15, 1950, in St. Albans, W.Va., to Ann Lois McCormick Hodges of Huntington, W.Va., and the late Albert Lee Hodges. Gary formerly was a sales manager for Don Hall Chevrolet and was a member of Prince of Peace Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Harper Hodges; daughter Kristen Leigh Rhodes (Kenny) of Catlettsburg, Ky.; two sons, Eric Lantz Hodges of Wayne, W.Va., and Albert Canaan Petry of Louisville, Ky.; and a sister Connie Hendren (Bill) of Lancaster, Ohio. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Hillary Hodges, Hunter Copley (Amber), Ryan Rhodes, Sam Hodges, Drew Rhodes and Paisley Petry and two great-grandchildren, Penny Copley and Sierra Hodges. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service on Wednesday. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Best Care Nursing and Rehab for their excellent care of Gary.

WILLIAM ELWOOD PARSLEY, 83, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born March 6, 1933, in Kenova, W.Va., a son of the late Lafe and Florence Wheeler Parsley. He was retired from the Owens-Illinois Glass Company. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anna Marie Poff Parsley, one son, John David Parsley, two sisters and one brother. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, William Richard "Rick" Parsley (Anna), Lafe Charles "Chuck" Parsley; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela Sue Parsley Young (Chuck), Amy Parsley Newton (Joseph); one brother, Lafe Parsley Jr.; one sister, Ruth Little; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Todd Mills officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

MARY LOU NAPIER ADKINS, of Wayne, W.Va., formerly of Harrisville, W.Va., died Monday, October 24, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elders Buster Maynard, Leo Maynard and Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. She was born August 26, 1928, in East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late Robert Lee Napier and Norma C. Mills Napier. Mary Lou was a homemaker and member of the Salem United Baptist Church. Her husband, James Thomas Adkins, also preceded her in death, along with a daughter, Brenda Lou Veres, and a grandson, Carl Adkins. Survivors include four sons, James Dale Adkins and wife Carol of Fort Gay, W.Va., Larry Thomas Adkins of Wayne, W.Va., Robert Cain Adkins and wife Sabrina of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Richard J. Adkins and wife Kimberly of Jeffrey, W.Va.; four sisters, Julie Adkins of Wayne, W.Va., Ruby Watts of Wadsworth, Ohio, Elsie Dean of Wayne, W.Va., Delsie Adkins and husband Charlie of Lavalette, W.Va.; three brothers, R.L. Napier of Indiana, Lonnie Napier and wife Sandy of Ona, W.Va., Shirley Napier and wife Ilona of South Point, Ohio; five grandchildren, Bobbie Lynn Lanham and husband Jason, Brandon Cain Adkins and wife Jamie, Ashley Megan Blind and husband Fred, Micah Cain Veres and wife Julia, and Kyle Adkins; five great-grandchildren, Deaven Surgoine, Ryler Lanham, Ava Grace Blind, Kennedy Blind and Carl Anthony Adkins. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

On October 24th, 2016, CAROL SUE BRUMFIELD PERRY, after a long and courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, passed away at home. She was the daughter of Leonard "Slick" and Jessie Brumfield. Carol is survived by her husband of 58 years, Retired State Police Major Richard A. Perry, and her daughters, Jamie (Lace) Hardwick, Terri (Matt) Hopkins and Dana Ferrence. She is also survived by her sisters, Louella Collinsworth and Sharon Trimboli. She was the proud grandmother of Brett (Amanda) Bocook, Blair Bocook, Lauren (Aaron) Goldstone and Kylie Ferrence. She was also the proud great-grandmother of Addyson Bocook, Ava Bocook, Madison Perry Goldstone and McKinley Goldstone. Carol Sue will be sadly missed by her dear friends from the C-K High School Class of 1958. "God saw her getting tired and a cure was not to be. He wrapped her in his loving arms and whispered, 'Come with me.' She suffered much in silence; her spirit did not bend. She faced her pain with courage, until the very end. She tried so hard to stay with us, but her fight was not in vain. God took her to His loving home and freed her from the pain." The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, October 28th, 2016, at Kenova United Methodist Church. Funeral services will begin immediately following visitation with Rev. Jim Richards and Rev. Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

GLADYS ANN "LINDA" PLYBON MOORE, 58, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Faith Freewill Baptist Church by Pastor Ray Williamson. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. She was born May 12, 1959, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Frank and Lucille Lewis Plybon. "Linda" was a homemaker and member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her loving husband of 33 years, Timmy Moore; three daughters, Kimberly Smith and husband Eric, Timera "Bobo" Moore of Lavalette, W.Va., Brittany "Turtle" Coy and husband Nathan of Lavalette, W.Va.; a sister, Vernie Plybon of Lavalette, W.Va.; three brothers, Frank Plybon Jr. and wife Tammy of Huntington, W.Va., Timmy Plybon of Chesapeake, Ohio, Thomas Plybon of Lavalette, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Timmy Moore, Jamison Smith, Nathan Walker Coy, Taten Coy and Clayton Coy; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at Faith Freewill Baptist Church in Lavalette, W.Va. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DAVID RICHARD BOWEN, 71, of Barboursville, went to be with the Lord October 26, 2016, in Saint Mary's Medical Center. Memorial graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Parsons Cemetery, Barboursville, officiated by Pastor D. Webb, of the Sybene Baptist Church, of which Mr. Bowen was a member. Burial will follow. He was the son of the late Nicholas and Edith Mae Bowen. Three brothers, Ervin, Dennie and Walter Bowen, and two sisters, Ellafaye Blake and Phyllis Garner, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Martin, and one daughter, Tammy Bowen Parsons, all of Barboursville; one sister, Sharon Slone, and two brothers, Jim Bowen and Larry Bowen, all of Huntington; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Gerald Bowen, also of Huntington. Chapman's Mortuary is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

LUCY VIOLA DORSEY, 87, of Ceredo, W.Va., widow of Ernest Lowell Dorsey, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Heartland of Riverview, South Point, Ohio. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va., by Pastor Scott Byard. Burial will follow. She was born May 31, 1929, in Ceredo, W.Va., a daughter of the late Russell Patterson and Nettie Bellamy Stephenson. She was a member of Ceredo Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Dorsey, and sister, Alice Lee Porter. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Thomas (Deborah) Dorsey, Fred (Kim) Dorsey, Randy (Tina) Dorsey and Jon Dorsey; grandchildren, Stephen Dorsey, Justin Dorsey, Elyse Dorsey, Bryan (Jennifer) Dorsey, Taylor Dorsey, Eryn Dorsey, Keyes Dorsey, Danielle (Allen) Pouti and Jennifer Dorsey; nieces, Gail Banks, Lisa Diamond, Joe-Ella Hanlin and several others; cousins, Susan Bellamy and David Bellamy. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Heartland. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until noon on Sunday at the Reger Funeral Home. A procession will leave for the cemetery at noon on Sunday. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

MAXINE OOTEN KIDD, 85, of Wayne, widow of Bridges Cleveland Kidd, died Oct. 27, 2016 at home. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Duncan Fork House of Prayer, Delbarton, W.Va.; burial will follow at Estepp Cemetery, Delbarton. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of the arrangements.

CHRISTINE GRACE "TEENIE" HODGES, 98, current resident of Tallahassee, Fla., passed away at Westminster Oaks on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Mrs. Hodges was born in Huntington, West Virginia, to Louis and Elizabeth Crow on January 29, 1918. Christine is survived by her daughter, Lucy Bean of Tallahassee; five grandchildren; one step-grandson; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 54 years, Charles D. "Ikey" Hodges, retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army Reserves and former USPO Superintendent of Mail in Sarasota, Fla.; one brother, Ronald Crow; two sisters, Frances Duenas and Analois Napier; a daughter, Judy Denmark; sons-in-law, John Denmark and James Bean; and great-great-grandson, John Grayson Whitfield. The family will be observing a private celebration of Christine's life, in keeping with her wishes. Combined funeral services for "Teenie" and "Ikey" will be graveside at Ridgelawn Memorial Park in Huntington, West Virginia, celebrating her marriage until his death. In lieu of flower, donations in her honor may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family wishes to express to Westminster Oaks their gratitude and appreciation for the care given to their loved one during her ten-year residency.

WILLA DEAN (MCKEAND) SHY ALLEN, 85, of Huntington, went to her heavenly home on Friday, October 28, 2016, at Grayson's Assisted Living, Route 75, Kenova. She was born on November 18, 1930, in Kenova, a daughter of James Willis McKeand and Ruth Priscilla (Johnson) McKeand. She retired as a bookkeeper for Ceredo Bank and was a member of Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Joe Henry Shy, and her second husband, Harland Allen; and her sisters, Wilma J. Nichols and Glenna Wellman. Willa leaves behind to mourn her loss her children, Dr. Joseph A. Shy, DO (Sarah), Dr. Stephen Shy Sr., DO (Nancy), Vickie L. Smith (David) and D. Grant Shy, MD (Tracy); her grandchildren, Dr. Stephen C. Shy II, MD, Stacey C. Shy, Stephanie McCloud, J. Ryan Shy, Natasha Wall, Jennifer Leonard, Jessica Peek, Jayme Shy and Dr. Joseph C. Shy, MD. Also surviving are her 19 great-grandchildren and her siblings, Alfreda Wade and Lillian J. Stephens. Funeral services for Willa will be conducted on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Church of Christ at 2402 5th St. Road at 1 p.m. with Elders David Smith and Robert Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. The visitation will be at the church on Monday, October 31, 2016, from 5-7 p.m. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

SABRA GLADYS BLANKENSHIP ROWE, 93, of Huntington, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016, at home. She was born April 5, 1923, in East Lynn, the daughter of the late Lindsay and Laura Adkins Blankenship. She was a homemaker, Baptist by faith, former cook at Kiwanis Daycare, former owner of Holiday Cottages and member of the Huntington Woman's Bowling Association. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paris Rowe; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Rowe; sisters and brothers, Quille Adkins, Nanny Perry, Estil Perry, Taylor, Hiram, Clyde, Cluade and Andy Blankenship and Sarah Isaacs. She is survived by her children, Thurman Rowe of Huntington, Herman Rowe (Judy) of Huntington, Carlos Rowe (Connie) of Proctorville, Harold Minis Rowe (Crystal) of Huntington and Glenna Kress (Larry) of Lesage; eleven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2016, at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Huntington. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service on Monday at the mortuary. At her request, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonandkitchen.com.

ELIZABETH T. PERRY, 87, of Genoa, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at her residence. She was born March 20, 1929, at Huntington, a daughter of the late Mack and Mary Rhoden Travis. She was a retired school teacher at Genoa Elementary School and was a member for over 60 years of the Genoa United Baptist Church, where she also played piano. Elizabeth was also a member of the Eastern Star and PEIA Teachers' Retirement Association. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Elias Lee Perry Jr., whom she married June 27, 1946; a son, Murle Eugene Perry; two grandsons, Matthew Scott Cassidy and Cody Austin Perry; seven sisters and three brothers. Survivors include two daughters, Velores Cassidy (Jerry) and Vickie Maynard (Robert), all of Genoa; a son, Bart Perry (Kim) of Genoa; a daughter-in-law, Sue Perry Chaffin of Genoa; seven grandchildren, Murle Perry II (Angie), C.D. Damron (Stephanie), Perry Damron (Lesa), Travis Cassidy (Beverly), Garry Maynard (Lisa), Larry Joe Maynard (Kimberly) and Brent Maynard (Melanie); 16 great-grandchildren, Josh Perry, Michael Perry, Zachary Damron, Kinsey Elizabeth White (Brian), Corey Damron (Jessica), Ashley Maynard (Jordan), Brody Lunsford, Hailey Lunsford, Katelyn Cassidy, Garrett Maynard, Allison Maynard, Caleb Maynard, Jared Maynard, Kayden Maynard, Jacob Elias Maynard and Tyler Eli Maynard; and two great-grandchildren, Dryve Ray Damron and Sawyer Reed Damron. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastors Mack Ray Cyrus and Danny Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow at the Perry-Watts Cemetery at Genoa. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.

GEORGE MARVIN DAVIS, 73 years of age, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2016, after dedicating his life to Christ. Marvin was born December 31, 1942, to his parents, the late Bascom and Velma Blankenship Davis. He grew up in Prichard, West Virginia, with his older brother, Bascom Jay Davis, and remained there the rest of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Susie Staley Davis. Marvin loved his many years of work and friends at B&W Sales Equipment Rentals. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and spending time with family and friends at the Davis family farm. He had a heart of gold and a good sense of humor. To know him was to love him, and he will be greatly missed by his many friends and family members. Marvin leaves his family to cherish his memory, including his daughter, Yvonna Boyle Maynard and her husband Elva, his brother, Bascom Jay Davis and his wife Joyce Hay Davis, his nieces and nephews, Perry Jay Davis, Rhonda Davis Revis, John Raymond Davis, Lisa Davis Herda, Teresa Davis McCormick, and many great-nieces and -nephews, cousins and friends. Please, in lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, West Virginia, as they took great care of him in his final hours. Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, West Virginia. The funeral service will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Larry Mullens officiating. Burial will follow in the Davis Family Cemetery.