JERRY LEE FRY, 54, of Lavalette, died Nov. 1, 2016 at home. Arrangements are incomplete at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

JOHN F. CAREY IV, 51, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, formerly of Catlettsburg, Ky., passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Cabell Huntington Hospital surrounded by his loving family. John was born June 23, 1965, in Ashland to John F. Carey III and Anita Ramsdell Arrington. He graduated from Boyd County High School in 1984, and worked in Telecommunications as a crew leader. John enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his 4-wheeler. He loved the outdoors. Left to cherish his memory is his fiancee, Melissa Copley Evans; his father, John F. Carey III (Donna) of Florida, and his mother, Anita Ramsdell Arrington of Catlettsburg, Ky.; children, Jordan Followay of Ashland, Maggie Hall of Ashland, Maddi Evans, Hannah Evans and Jeb Evans of Fort Gay. Also surviving is a brother, Shane Carey of Florida; his Aunt Barb Clevenger; and cousins, Brian Ramsdell and Erin Ramsdell. Preceding him in death was his brother, Jason Arrington; stepfather, Ralph Arrington; his maternal grandparents, James and Helen Ramsdell; and an Uncle Keith Ramsdell. A Celebration of his life will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at the Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home, 2702 Panola Street, Catlettsburg, Ky. Visiting hours will be Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Final rest will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. While flowers are welcome, donations may be made to Little Victories Animal Rescue, littlevictories.org, 3589 Wire Branch Road, Ona, WV 25545, or a charity of your choice.

CLARA BELLE DAVIS, 91, of Willowick, Ohio, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016, at David Simpson Hospice House, Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Elders Glenn Penix, Flem Arrowood and Glen Arrowood officiating. Burial will follow at the Arrowood-Dutton Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. Clara was born July 19, 1925, in Boones Camp, Kentucky, to the late George and Emma Walters Dutton. Survivors include her husband, Jessie Lee Davis, whom she married on December 6, 1947, two brothers, Arnold Lee Dutton (Doris) and George Roger Dutton (Sue), all of Mentor, Ohio; sister, Floretta Dutton Blair of Willowick, Ohio, and sister-in-law, Delsie Davis Elkins of Kenova, W.Va. Clara was preceded in death by two sisters, Earnestine Dutton and Ann Quinn (Dutton) Morrison; three brothers, Farlen, William Allen and Charles Edward Dutton. She will be missed by the family and has left many good memories. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

CAROL LORETTA ASBURY PERSUN, 78, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 26, 1938, at East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late Curtis and Gladys Doss Asbury. Carol previously worked as a billing clerk for HIMG. She had an unconditional love for all animals. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter LaDonna Welker and a sister Yvonne McNallen. Survivors include her two grandsons, Rodney Ellis and wife Jill of Lavalette, W.Va., and Robert Ellis and wife Andrea of Wayne, W.Va.; three great-grandchildren, Sabrina, Madylin and Kendall Ellis and a special cousin that was like a sister to her, Leota Queen and husband Don of Wayne, W.Va. At her request, private services will be held for family only. There will be no visitation. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of arrangements.

TRUMAN RUSSELL JR., 63, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Danny Stapleton. Burial will follow at Adkins Cemetery on Little Lynn Creek Road, East Lynn, W.Va. He was born January 2, 1953, on Little Lynn Creek Road in East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late Truman and Gladys Davis Russell. Truman was formerly a construction worker and also worked for Addington Brothers Strip Mining. Also preceding him in death were his sisters, Janet Russell, Mary Justine Justice and husband Roy; brothers, Clifford, David and Danny Russell. Surviving to cherish his memory is his son, Billy Truman Russell and wife Christy of Wayne, W.Va.; sisters, Gladys Marie Ferguson and husband Ralph of New Boston, Mich., Betty June Russell of Lavalette, W.Va., Arlene Caldwell and husband Delbert of Fort Gay, W.Va., Judy Christian and husband Roger of Wayne, W.Va.; brothers, Jerry Lee Russell and wife Kathern of East Lynn, W.Va., Jimmy Dale Russell of East Lynn, W.Va., Jackie Allen Russell and companion Mary "Tiney" Fortner of East Lynn, W.Va.; along with many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the CVICU doctors and nurses at St. Mary's Medical Center for their excellent care during Truman's final days. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

LORI DALE JACKSON WHITE, 51 of South Point, Ohio, died Nov. 5, 2016 at home. She worked in home healthcare. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne; burial will follow in the Muncy Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

SANDRA KAY CROCKETT CABELL, 53, of Hurricane, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Danny Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow at the Charley Crockett Cemetery, Wilsons Creek. Sandra was born on January 17, 1963, at Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late James Allen Crockett and Sue Kitts Perry. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her loving daughter, Amy Workman of Huntington, a sister, Francis Stump and husband Richard of Hurricane, W.Va., her nieces, Andi and Sydney Stump, a brother, James Allen Crockett of Chesapeake, Ohio, and nephew, Justin Deeds. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

JAMES EDWARD DAMRON, 71 of Genoa, W.Va., departed this life for his heavenly home on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born December 15, 1944, at Ferguson, W.Va., a son of the late Forest Sr. and Bertha Damron. He was also preceded in death by three infant siblings. James leaves behind his loving wife, Nella Damron; one daughter, Sheri Stepp; one son, Jim Allen Damron; and one grandson, Justin Perry. Also surviving are five sisters, Edith Jervis, Ethel Thurman, Katherine Damron, Thelma Porter and Linda Cox; three brothers, Forest Damron, Arthur Damron and Cledith Damron; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastor Doug Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Thompson Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.

CHARLES DANIEL "CHUCK" ELLISON, 65, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, November 14, 2016, at the James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Brothers Tony Clay, Johnnie McSweeney and Phil Tomblin officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne, with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, W.Va. He was born March 12, 1951, in Huntington, W.Va., and was raised by his late grandparents, Charles Eustis and Dorothy Ellison. He was a truck driver for Black Diamond Produce and was a member of the Philadelphia United Baptist Church. Chuck was also a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann Tomblin Ellison; a daughter, Melissa Debra Morgan of Proctorville, Ohio; a son, Richard "Rick" Ellison (Bonnie) of Barboursville, W.Va.; a sister, Elizabeth "Dood" Hill of Huntington, W.Va.; and six grandchildren, Michael, Katie, Ricky, Austin, Alex and Abby. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services Friday at Morris Funeral Home.

MICHAEL JAMES THACKER, 24, of Prichard, W.Va., son of James Thacker, died Nov. 14, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville.

LORETTA GAY MILLS, 69, of East Lynn, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Elder Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at the Parsons Cemetery, Turkey Camp. Loretta was born on December 10, 1946, at East Lynn, W.Va., to the late Jay Mills and Gertrude Adkins Mills. She formerly worked as a secretary for Beech Fork Elementary School for 25 years and later for Wayne Elementary School for 16 years. She was a member of Liberty United Baptist Church. Survivors include her loving husband of 47 years, Ottie Mills; a son, Jarred Mills and wife Jennifer of Wayne, W.Va.; a sister, Barbara Pauley and husband David of East Lynn, W.Va.; five brothers, Eldon Mills and wife Barbara of Wayne, W.Va., William "Buddy Boy" Mills and wife Bessie, Carlos, Vernon and Emory Mills, all of East Lynn, W.Va.; and her two grandchildren, which were the light of her life, Jaycee and Jaxon Mills. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

A beautiful soul gone too soon, MARILYN MARIE HALE, 23, of Wayne, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Otis Bowens and Greg Michels officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born February 3, 1993, in Huntington, a daughter of Lloyd Donovan Hale and Lanai Pridemore Hale of Wayne. Marilyn worked for DIRECTV and was a graduate of Wayne High School. Whoever had the pleasure of meeting Marilyn knows she was a pure blessing to anyone around her, there will never be a more spunky full of life woman. She was truly one of a kind. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Lloyd Ray Hale and her grandmother Marilyn Pridemore. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Austin Hale; grandparents, Emma and Pete Maynard and Freelin and Sally Pridemore; aunts, Traci (Roy) Barker, Amanda (Billy) Reynolds, Chantayla Pridemore and Ashley Pridemore, all of Wayne; and uncle, Justin (Jennifer) Pridemore of Winfield, W.Va. She is also survived by numerous friends and family who loved her dearly. Visitation will be held from noon until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

PAMELA SUE PRICE, 60, of East Lynn, died Nov. 15, 2016 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was employed at Infocision Management. A memorial service will be conducted at 5 p.m. Friday, Big Lynn Freewill Baptist Church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of local arrangements.

JENNIE MARIE ROBINSON, 77, of Wayne, died Nov. 16, 2016 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel; burial at Otto Pauley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

BARBARA ATKINS, 61, of Prichard passed away Monday, November 16, 2015, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born October 22, 1954, in Huntington, West Virginia, the late daughter of Beulah Faye Perry and Fisher Perry. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Shelia Redding, her son, Roger Dillon, and nephew, Russell Paul Redding. Barbara leaves behind her loving sister, Lisa Booth, grandson, Donald Dillon, a special Aunt, Roberta Saunders, a special friend, Vaughna Boyle, and a host of nieces and nephews. She enjoyed helping others, cooking for a crowd, and sewing. It was her wishes to have her body donated to science to continue helping others. A graveside service will be conducted at noon Saturday, November 26, 2016, at The Hatten-Saunders Cemetery in Prichard with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family.

MAXIE L. FERGUSON, 99, of Belle, West Virginia, passed away November 17, 2016, at his home. He was born May 19, 1917, in Fort Gay, West Virginia, and was raised on his parents’ farm along with 10 brothers and sisters. Maxie graduated from Fort Gay High School and a few years after graduation went to work at DuPont in Belle where he retired after 37 years. Maxie was a 60-plus year member of Judson Baptist Church in Belle where he also served as a deacon. He and his wife, June’s favorite pastime was spending time at their cabin in Pocahontas County. Maxie was an Army veteran of World War ll where he served in the 87th Infantry Division, 312 Combat Engineer Battalion. He was proud that he was a part of General Patton’s Third Army. He fought in the Saar Basin Battle, Battle of the Ardennes (also known as the Battle of the Bulge), and the Battle of the Rhine. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, June Billlups Ferguson; parents, Curtis and Tokey Riggs Ferguson; sisters, Winifred Pauline Ferguson and Pearl May Ferguson; brothers, Elliott (Ruth) Ferguson, Hubert (Zelda) Ferguson, Raymond (Florine) Ferguson, Charles (Betty) Ferguson, Russell (Jean) Ferguson, and Clinton (Nina) Ferguson. Maxie is survived by two sisters, Phyllis (Howard) Crabtree of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, and Sarah Maxine Ferguson of Fort Gay. He is also survived by his two sons, Ronald (Brenda) Ferguson, Hillsboro, West Virginia, and Maxie (Tonya) Ferguson, Charleston, West Virginia, and four grandchildren, Kellie Ferguson (Andrew Loftis), Nitro, West Virginia, Kerri Beth (Seth) Black, Hampton, Virginia, Courtney (Tim) Leighton, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Kevin Ferguson (Erica Jones), Plymouth, Massachusetts. Maxie is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and by special friend, Wanda (Paul) Pigott, Elkview, West Virgina, who was loved by Maxie and June as a daughter they never had. Special thanks to his caregivers who were thought of as members of the family. They provided care and compassion to Maxie during his last few years. The family would also like to add their appreciation to Hospice Care’s response and compassionate care of their father. Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Judson Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Bolen officiating. Interment followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, West Virginia, with military gravesides rites performed by the Milton American Legion Post 139. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 21st at Fidler and Frame Funeral Home, Belle, and one hour prior to service time at the church on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston, WV 25387. To send the family online condolences or sign the guest book, please visit our website at fidlerandframefuneralhome.com.

FRANKLIN D. COMBS, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016. He was born May 18, 1940 at Logan, W.Va., a son of the late Bert and Sena Combs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Almagene Browning and Lela Mae Browning; six brothers, Dean Combs, Nick Combs, Bert Combs, Jerry Combs, Mack Combs and Doug Combs; and one granddaughter, Amy Fry. He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years whom he adored, Bessie Combs; one daughter, Denise Childers (Scott); two sons, Gregory Combs and Brain Jones (Veronica); eight grandchildren, Morgan Collins (Bobby), Kirsten Childers, Alison Wetzel (Cody), Matthew Jones (Elex), Stephen Jones, Taylor Jones, Tracy Clay, and Kayla Clay; four great-grandchildren, Harper Regan Jones, Larry Dale Bias, Kaitlin Collins, and Kylie Collins. Also surviving are three sisters, Pearl Ann Williamson, Jewell Workman, and Sarah Queen; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention. The family would like to thank Robert Pritchard Dialysis Center, and River’s Bend Health Care for the special care given to the family. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Adkins and Brother Bill Osbourneofficiating. Burial followed at Combs Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday after 11 atthe funeral home.

BENJAMIN J. NEWSOME, 52, of Ft. Gay, WV, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital of Huntington, WV. He was born on October 26, 1964 in West Virginia, he was a son of the late Corn Wallace and Millie Marie Price Newsome. He was a carpenter. Benjamin is preceded in death by his daughter, Icle Colleen Newsome as well as two sisters and one brother. Benjamin is survived by his son, Benjamin L. Newsome and step children, Autumn Gwen Vincent and Adam Vincent all of Ft. Gay, WV as well as 4 brothers, Larry Newsome of Wilsondale, WV, Willard Newsome of North Carolina, Samuel Newsome of Breeden, WV, and Ricky Newsome of Louisa, KY. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 12:00 pm at the Turkey Creek United Baptist Church of Wilsondale, WV with Joe Mullins officiating. Private burial will follow at a later date in the Perry Point Cemetery of Jennies Creek, WV. Visitation was after 2 pm Sunday and until time of services on Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond- Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, KY.

ANNETTE MAYNARD ROBINETTE, 53, of Fort Gay, WV passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. Annette was born July 21, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio a daughter of the late Marcus and Nadine Branham Maynard. She was a homemaker and was a member of Upper Tabors Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Jessie Maynard; a infant sister, Daphane Maynard. Survivors include, her loving husband, Bill Robinette of Fort Gay, WV; siblings, Curtis Maynard of Madina, Ohio; Margaret Starr of Fort Gay, WV; Iris Gerber of Ritman, Ohio; Pat Nordic of West Salem, Ohio; Lewis Maynard of Madina, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Maynard and Bro. Ronald Cavins officiating. Burial will follow at the Harman-Chaffin Cemetery, Warfield, Ky. Visitation will be 11:00 am until time of service on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com

CLINTON GORDON OSBURN, 85, of Lavalette,, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born on May 8, 1931, in Wayne County, WV, a son of the late Ottis Osburn and Lila Napier Osburn. Survivors include his two sons Ronald Osburn and wife Joyce of Millersburg, Ohio and James "Barry" Osburn and wife Debbie of Apple Creek, Ohio, sister Janice McCoy and husband Ray of Hurricane, WV, two grandchildren, Keith and Jason Osburn and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no services. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of the arrangements.

CHARLES WILLIAM THOMPSON, 76, of Fort Gay, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday at Rush Branch Church on Mill Creek by Pastor Travis Perry. Burial will follow at Thompson Cemetery, Fort Gay. He was born May 10, 1940 in Earline, W.Va., a son of the late Lindsey and Dora Bell Triplett Thompson. Charles was a retired auto-body repairman, a member of the Farm Bureau and was a Deacon at the Rush Branch Church. Also preceding him in death was a son, Charles William Thompson, Jr.; two sisters, Grace Thompson and Ruth Eleanor Thompson; and a brother Denver Thompson. Survivors include his loving wife, of 59 years, Burnice M. Pauley Thompson; three daughters, Mary Ann Smith, Ruth Ann Fridley, Polly Ann Workman; five sisters, Mary Mooney, Susie Thompson, Dixie Caynor, Erie Faye Maggard, Edith Thompson; four brothers, Frank Thompson, Clifford Thompson, Luke Thompson, Gary Trueman Thompson; five grandchildren, Mike Thompson and wife, Crystal, Robin Workman and Taylor Workman, Tabby Hensley and husband, J.B., and Luke Fridley; two step-grandchildren, Cody Smith and wife, Missy, Jody Boles and husband, Phil; three great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Riley, Bella; and three step-great grandchildren, Cidney, Ceirra, and Gabriel. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

PATTY FRASHER WALLACE (April 5, 1930 – November 20, 2016) was the daughter of Charles Lace Frasher and Myrtle Portis Frasher of Fort Gay, West Virginia. In 1948, she was the Valedictorian of Fort Gay High School and graduated with a degree in Home Economics from her beloved alma mater, Berea College in 1952. Always athletic, she was able to pursue sports at Berea. She pitched for the softball team, was a guard on the basketball team and competed in synchronized swimming. Two hours after graduating, she married Virgil C. Wallace of Louisa, Kentucky in the Berea College Chapel. Besides homemaking and raising four children, she was active in Girl Scouts, community projects, DAR, the Louisa United Methodist Church and environmental causes. Many years were spent working on the environmental concerns of eastern Kentucky including mountain top removal. For over twenty years, Mrs. Wallace was very involved with Kentuckians for the Commonwealth serving as the chairperson from 1988-1990. Her environmental activism gained national attention in the 1990’s when she was featured in articles in Modern Maturity, Audubon magazine and on television’s "Earth Journal", Tom Brokaw’s "Expose’ " and "Investigative Reporter". Both Governors Brereton Jones and Paul Patton appointed her to the Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission. She was recognized many times for her environmental work including the recent honor of being one of the dedicatees of Wendell Berry’s book of essays, "Our Only World." Her parents, her older brother Dr. Jack Lester Frasher, and her son Bradley Frasher Wallace preceded Patty in death. She will be missed by her husband Virgil C. Wallace, her brother Charles Portis Frasher (Joyce), daughters Rebecca Wallace Pugh (Scott), Sara Wallace Henry (Joe), Amy Wallace Whelan (Jerry), six grandchildren Ethan Berg, Will Henry, Dove Henry, Josie Whelan, Wesley Whelan, Annie Whelan, two step-grandchildren Lauren Vick and Ross Pugh, two step great-granddaughters Payton and Grayson Vick, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 26th, at the Louisa United Methodist Church in Louisa, Kentucky under the direction of Young Funeral Home. The service will be Preceded by a visitation at 3:00 pm. Young Funeral Home in charge of final arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at http://www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com.

On November 23, 2016, God called home his beloved son, ROGER LEE SMITH, Sr. He passed at home, after bravely battling lung cancer. Roger was surrounded with love and looked into the eyes of the love of his life, Betty, until he took his last breath. Roger loved his family with all that he had and he gave selflessly all of his life. He was a Supply Sergeant in the United States Army and retired from the Wayne County Board of Education. Roger was a strong role model for his children nd a wonderful provider for his whole family. He taught us to love, laugh, enjoy life, and more importantly, to walk in faith with the Lord. He was an adoring husband, an awesome Dad, an adored Grandfather and a loyal friend. He took a part of our hearts to Heaven with him. We will continue to love him, miss him and think of him every day. We know that he has received his crown of glory and he is preparing a place for us all to gather together again one day. We love you! Roger leaves behind to celebrate his life his beloved wife, Betty; his children: Roger Lee Smith II (Dana), Rodney Lloyd Smith (Kathy), Rainelle Lynn Ross (Richard) and Robert Lewis Smith (Elizabeth); his 12 grandchildren: Sydney Carlyle, Shelbie Reece, Cole Ryan, Baylee Grace, Caleb Seth, Shawn Anthony, Jacob Tyler, Peyton Boyd, Gabriel Lewis, Kendra Paige and Wade Michael; his special friends, Matthew Rickman and Heather Rickman. Also surviving are his siblings: Nana Smith, Art Smith, Doug Smith and Howard Smith. Roger was born on August 24, 1944 in Ceredo, WV; a son of James Dewey Smith and Mamie Bell (Neal) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings: Mary Kelley, Wilma Smith, James Smith, Zeke Smith, Harold Smith, Eugene "Hard Rock" Smith and Charles "Shorty" Smith; Roger’s wishes were to be cremated so there will be no services. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo and American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, WV. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredokenovafuneralhome.com.

LILLIE MAE WATTS, 92, of Walton Hills, Ohio, formerly of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2016. She was born July 29, 1924 in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Hezekiah and Rose Davis. Her husband Franklin Watts also preceded her in death, along with two daughters, Phyllis Carol Graham, and Julia Faye Edburg; one son Thomas Franklin Watts; one granddaughter, Susan Bilek, one grandson, Richard Valler, Jr.; three brothers, Claude Davis, Dewey Davis, and Fred Davis; and two sisters, Lucille Taylor and Ruby Spence. Lillie was a homemaker who loved quilting, and the oldest member of Laurel Freewill Baptist Church in Wayne. She leaves behind two daughters, Ruth Ann (Richard) Valler of Walton Hills, Oh., and Ada Rose Stadlhofer of Wayne; four sons, David Watts of Garfield Heights, Oh., Kenneth (Linda) Watts of Hamlin, W.Va., Larry Watts of Gainesville, Fla., and Charles (Chris) Watts of Mich.; 25 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; special friend Doris Steele of East Lynn, W.Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Laurel Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Casteel officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Watts family.

GRACIE PARSLEY COLLINS, 65, of Kermit, West Virginia passed away at her home on Monday, November 21, 2016. She was born on March 3, 1951 to the late Birdie and Dorthy Williamson Copley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one sister and brother in law, Maggie and Arvil Endicott. Gracie is survived by her loving husband, William Collins of Kermit, West Virginia, one son, Birdie Dale Collins of Kermit, West Virginia, two daughters, Brenda and ER Webb of Huntington, West Virginia and Christine and Timmy Stacy of Kermit, West Virginia, grandchildren, Paige Stacy, Gage Stacy, Gary and Hailee Einfeldt, Logan Einfeldt, Jeremy Webb, Eric Webb and Mark Webb and one great-grandchild, Jace Mounts. She is also survived by three siblings, Grover and Sarah Copley of Ft. Gay, West Virginia, Patti and Buck Spears also of Ft. Gay, West Virginia and Jennings and Sara Copley of Crum, West Virginia along with special relatives, Renee and Billy Blackburn, Lea Blackburn, Cole Blackburn, Lisa and Jimmy Methaz, McKenzie Methax, Josh Methax, Lacy Spears, Robbie Spears, Shawn Copley, Tracy Copley, Jennings Allen Copley, Katie Copley and Jacob Copley and loved by many more extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held at the Saltpetre Community Church of Fort Gay, West Virginia on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 1:00 pm with Dick Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at the Copley Cemetery in Fort Gay, West Virginia. Friends called at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Friday, November 25, 2016 starting at 6:00 pm. Arrangements under Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez.

DREAMA DEAN MARSHALL, 34, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, and is now free of her cancer. She was born December 16, 1981 at Garden City, Mich., and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by one aunt Rhonda Dean; one uncle Terry Dean; and one cousin Steven Wade. She leaves behind her fiancé John Marshall of Wayne; her father Jackie Dean of East Lynn, W.Va., two dear sons, Seth Tomblin and Logan Hamdan; special granny Shelba Cline of Wayne; parents-in-law, Tina and Wally Marshall of Wayne, all of whom she loved and was loved by; as well as a host of family and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Jeremy Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in the Warrick Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

JOHNNY E. MCDANIEL, 59, of Wayne, WV, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016, at his residence. He was born on January 29, 1957, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Kenneth McDaniel and Pearl Donato McDaniel. Johnny served in the United States Marines from April 1974-August 1978. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Rose Fine and Mary McDaniel. Surviving to cherish his memories is his wife of 40 years, Susie McDaniel of Wayne, WV, daughters, Tina Blackburn (Chris) of East Lynn, WV, Tammy McDaniel (Ed) of Prichard, Vanessa Cottrell of Virginia, sons, Johnny McDaniel (Ashley) of Chesapeake, Ohio and Oscar McDaniel (Nicole) of Wayne and a sister Lois Billups (Ben) of Lavalette, WV. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tasha Clay (Cody), Avana Russell, Dakota Davis, Kaleb, Kyler, Karli and Chet McDaniel, Blake and Clayton McDaniel and Olivia Smith, Tiana Coleman and Bruce Seward, Jr., great grandchildren, Kynlee Clay and Anthony Russell, step grandchildren Christopher and Samantha Blackburn and Carter Black, special friends Randall Nicely and Edgar (Poady) Adkins. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Andi Queen from Hospice of Huntington and special thanks to all his family and friends for their love and support. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

JAMES FITCH, 61 of Louisa, KY formerly of Crum, WV passed away Nov. 26, 2016 at the Three Rivers Medical Center following a long illness. James was born Sept. 23, 1955 at Crum, WV the son of the late Jessie and Lottie Brumfield Fitch. He was an artist. Survivors include his wife Loretta Fields Fitch of Crum, WV; two Danielle Pinson of Somerset, KY and Brandy Carley of Kermit, WV. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

EMALINE (LINIE) COPLEY, 86, of Kermit, West Virginia went on to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Saint Mary’Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. She was born on June 13, 1930 in Webb, West Virginia to the late William and Martha Evans. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Wilbur Ray Copley and second husband, Clyde Copley. She is also preceded in death by 5 sisters and 4 brothers. Linie is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Ralph) Parsley of Kermit, West Virginia, son (grandson) Michael Scott (Pauletta) Copley of Crum, West Virginia, two grandson, Travis (Katrina) Parsley of Beauty, Kentucky and Dustin (Courtney) Parsley of Dunbar, West Virginia, three grandsons, Payton Copley, Conner Copley and Landon Parsley along with one great-granddaughter, Ella Parsley and one special nephew, Jimmy Copley. Funeral services will be held at the Warfield Chapel of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 2:00 pm. John Edmonds and John Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at the Webb Cemetery in Crum, West Virginia. Friends may visit at the chapel on Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 6:00-10:00pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

SAMANTHA LEA THOMPSON, 24, of Wayne, WV, died Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Virgil Pack and Brother Danny Trautwein. Burial will follow at Thompson Family Cemetery, Wayne, WV. She was born November 22, 1992 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Darrin Martin Thompson and Angela Gail Luster Thompson of Wayne, WV. Samantha was a homemaker and mother to McKinlea June Thompson and Kaden Isaac Thompson. Preceding her in death were her grandparents, John L. Luster, Sr, Della and Truman Thompson. In additional to her parents and children, also surviving a brother, Wyatt Alen Thompson of Wayne, WV; her grandparents, Alma and Roy Lewis of Wayne, WV; a cousin whom was more like a sister, Tiffani Meeks (Ryan Petry and their children, Tatum, Canaan and Channing Petry; special aunts and uncles, Travis and Amanda Thompson, Patty, Taylor and Avery Lambert, John L. Luster, Jr. and Tonya Luster, Rinnie and Jeff Moore, Holly and Missy Thompson; a great-aunt, Cathy Thompson and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. The family would like to thank Kendra Richardson and Kensie Thompson. Friends may call from noon until service time Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

THOMAS RUSSELL DORSEY, 65, of Ceredo, went to be with his Lord Monday, November 28, 2016, after a brief illness. A celebration of life graveside service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2016, by Pastor Scott Byard at Hillcrest Cemetery. Burial will follow. Tom was born on October 20, 1951, in Wayne County to the late Ernest Lowell and Lucy Viola Patterson Dorsey. He was a retired accountant from Marshall University. He loved to attend his children's band concerts and could often be found behind the concession stand volunteering at their band competitions. His love for Snoopy was only trumped by his unending love for his pizza princess and dog, Sachi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Robin Dorsey, and his father-in-law, Harry Prince. He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Deborah Dorsey; two wonderful and loving sons, Stephen and Justin Dorsey; mother-in-law, Pearl Prince; three brothers, Fred (Kim) Dorsey, Randy (Tina) Dorsey, Jon Dorsey; many brothers and sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until noon Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. A procession will leave the funeral home at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charity of choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

BRIAN KEITH WILSON, 56, of Kenova, WV passed away on November 28, 2016 at his residence. He was born on September 11, 1960 in Huntington, WV; a son of Henry Maxwell Wilson Sr. and Pearl Ina (Elliott) Wilson. Brian was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Ada Kirk, his brother, Leo Webb and his sister-in-law, Teresa Webb. Brian leaves behind his precious daughters, Nadia Dawn Nichols, Andrea Nicole Wilson and Courtney Elizabeth Wilson; his six grandchildren: Tyler Lyons, Keirsten Lyons, Kelsey Huffman, Levi Lowdermilk, Tristan Chapman and Tyson Chapman. Also surviving are his siblings: Doshia Dixon (Darrell), Dudley Wilson (Donna), Kenneth Webb and Mackey Wilson (Becky) and his brother-in-law, Lloyd Kirk. Funeral services for Brian will be conducted on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

BENJAMIN MICHAEL STEELE, 44 of Flatwoods, KY passed Tuesday November 29, 2016 at his home. Benji was born December 4, 1971 in Cabell County, WV, a son of Taze and Becky Cole Steele of Flatwoods. Benji was a 1989 graduate of Vinson High School where he played football. After graduation, he served his country honorably as a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force. After his time in the Air Force, he attended Marshall University earning his Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration in 2002. He was a service representative with the Social Security Administration in Ironton and previously had worked at the V. A. Hospital in Huntington. Benji enjoyed working with his horses and raising Olde English Bull Dogs and was a member of the Olde English Bulldogge Association. He was a member of Spring Valley Freedom Baptist Church and attended Grace Baptist Church with his family. Benji is survived by his parents, his adoring wife Susanna Bailey Steele, children Seth Steele, fiancé Juliana McComas, of Huntington; and Brenna Mackenzie Steele at home. Also surviving are his brothers Paul Wesley Steele, his wife Amber of Ashland; and Chaz Allen Steele, his wife April of Huntington; Mother-in-law Judy Tracy, her husband Tim of South Point, OH, and father-in-law Joseph Bailey, of Barboursville, WV; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and his special pups Jimmy and J.J. Benji was preceded in death by his infant daughter Olivia Rose Steele in 2015. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Kilgore & Collier Funeral, 2702 Panola Street, in Catlettsburg. Pastor Marvin Boggs and Benjis’ Uncle Buddy Baker will officiate. Visiting hours will be from 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home. Final rest will be at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East. Military Honors at the cemetery by Post 93 of Kenova, WV, US Air Force, and the Patriot Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 or woundedwarriorproject.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at kilgorecollierfuneralhome.com.

JERRY DUNN, 68, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born September 18, 1948, he was the son of Norman and Mabel Dunn. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dottie Jean Dunn Miles. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol Ann Varner Dunn; children, Kay (Paul) Browning of Proctorville, Ohio, and Marie Dunn of Kenova, W.Va.; grandchildren, Emily and Jacob Browning; and brothers, Billy (Cindy) Dunn of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., and Lee (Peggy) Dunn of Clifton Forge, Va.; and brother-in-law, Otis Miles of Maxwelton, W.Va., as well as several nieces and nephews. Jerry attended Shephard University and volunteered on the local fire department during his time there. He worked in the grocery business and was known for his sense of humor. Jerry will be greatly missed by his friends and family. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 10, at Baptist Temple Church, Huntington. Friends and family will be welcomed at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in Jerry's name to your favorite charity.