SANDRA JAYNE DAVIS, 75, of Coal Grove, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. The Kenova, West Virginia, native was born June 1, 1941, a daughter of the late Charlie and Lillian Robinson Ross. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Daryl E. Davis, whom she married November 21, 1958. Mrs. Davis was a 1959 graduate of Dawson Bryant High School and a former billing clerk for the Lawrence County General Hospital. She was a member of the Ice Creek Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed taking care of her family and her two grandsons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Ross; mother- and father-in-law, Daryl and Helen Davis; a niece, Amy Ross. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Becky (Terry) Miller and Leigh Ann (John Mark) Wilson, all of Ironton; two grandsons, Lucas and Chad Campbell of Ironton; one granddaughter, Abigail Wilson; two sisters, Joyce (Paul) Dillon of Crown City, Ohio, and Nancy (David) Davis of Cardington, Ohio; a brother, Gary (Linda) Ross of Ironton; a special cousin, Janice Blevins of Kenova, West Virginia. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2017, at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh Street, Ironton, Ohio, with Pastor Todd Warner officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery and visitation will be Sunday from 4 until 6 p.m. at the funeral home. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

MILDRED FAYE LAMBERT, 85, of South Charleston, W.Va., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Valley Center Nursing Home in South Charleston. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Roger Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born on May 12, 1931, at Genoa, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jay and Queen Crabtree Lambert. Mildred was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church and enjoyed crocheting and babysitting numerous children after her retirement. She was a United States Army veteran. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Lambert. Survivors include her brother, George Lambert of South Charleston, W.Va., and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2017, at the funeral home.

ELLIS B. SHEPHERD, 78, of Kenova, WV died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services were at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at England Hill Free Will Baptist Church, Catlettsburg, KY, with Pastor Willie May and special friend Larry Thompson officiating. Burial followed at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, WV. He was born October 11, 1938 in Huntington, WV, to the late Marie Eastham Shepherd and Ernest R. (ER) Shepherd who resided in Huntington, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy, Ray and John Shepherd; and one sister, Wanda Carico. He was retired from Heat & Frost Insulator' s Local #80. After retirement, one of his favorite hobbies included woodworking. He made many beautiful birdhouses and clocks for family and friends, which now will become treasures forever. He was a member of England Hill Free Will Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn W. Shepherd; three children, Sherri Shepherd (Gill) Gillerlain, Kelly Shepherd and David Shepherd; one honorary son, Johnnie (Willa Dean) Wallace; one sister, Opal Shepherd Ray; two grandchildren, TaraJo Gillerlain (Ryan) Martelli and Brody Shepherd; three honorary grandchildren, Beth Wallace McNearney and family, Amie Wallace Crockett and family and Jason Wallace, who greeted Ellis in heaven. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews that he loved very much including a very special niece, Vicki Ray and two special nephews, John Ray and Glen Whited. Friends called from 5 to 8 PM on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, OH. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.

JAMES LEE WELLMAN unexpectedly left his family and friends to live in his eternal home with Jesus Thursday evening, Jan. 5, 2017. Mr. Wellman was 47. Memorial service will be 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the sanctuary of University Christian Church, 2720 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas. Following the service, family and friends will gather in the church's Fellowhsip Hall. In lieu of flowers, consideration of contributions to the First Tee of Fort Worth, in his memory, is suggested. Born June 24, 1969, Jamie was raised by his loving parents, Bob and Carole Wellman of Kenova, W.Va. He graduated from Buffalo High School where he loved playing basketball and still remained in contact with many of his hometown friends. After graduating from West Virginia State College with a degree in safety and health education, he earned a master's degree from Texas Christian University in education administration. Jamie began his career as a basketball coach in West Virginia and was honored to coach basketball and volleyball at St. Joseph's, Ceredo-Kenova, Tolsia and Buffalo high schools and the Buffalo Youth Basketball League. He moved to Fort Worth in 1998 to join the love of his life, Stephanie Stephens, and continued his career as a special education teacher and basketball coach at Burleson, Carter-Riverside and South Hills high schools. In 2005, Jamie was promoted to assistant principal at Western Hills High School and in 2009 was named principal where he was an amazing mentor to his students and faculty. He was a member of University Christian Church in Fort Worth. Jamie and Stephanie were married in 2001 and their life together was completed by the birth of their son, Payne, in 2004. He was an amazing husband and father who loved making memories with his family, teaching his son to play sports, laughing with his wife and sharing his heart with them. Jamie loved to play golf; quote lines from movies; travel to his home in West Virginia; vacation on the beach; watch sports; enjoy a home-cooked meal; find a good bargain; and spend time with his family. He was a loyal fan of Marshall University, TCU and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mr. Wellman was honored to be principal to the students, faculty and coaches at Western Hills High School. He took his role as their leader very personal and made it his mission to ensure their environment was positive and productive. He touched the lives of many students and went above and beyond to be more than a principal but a friend and role model. Jamie had an army of friends and cousins who cherished him, and he loved them dearly. His childhood friends, Kenny French and Randy Payton, have remained close throughout the years, along with his high school coach and mentor, Jody Burgess. He was loved by many and will be severely missed. He leaves an amazing legacy that makes us all proud to have known him and share his life. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edgar and Louise Wellman and Hurshell and Betty Salmons, and special aunt, Geneva Lou Bellomy. In addition to his wife and son, Jamie is survived by his parents, Bob and Carole; a selfless brother to his siblings, Alan and Kathy Wellman and Michele Wellman of Kenova, W.Va., Dr. Jason and MaryAnn Wellman of Brunswick, Ga., and Dr. Amber Wellman-Carlson of St. Simons Island, Ga.; he was a special uncle to Isaiah, Elijah, Jeremy, Joseph, Jameson and Jill Wellman; and was loved like a son by his in-laws, Herb and Kathy Stephens, whom he cherished as if they were his parents and shared many wonderful days together. Arrangements are by Robertson Mueller Harper Funerals and Cremations, Fort Worth, Texas.

GAE NELLE WORKMAN ELLIXSON, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away on January 6, 2017, at the age of 88. Visitation will be held at Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville, W.Va., on January 10, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, on January 11, 2017, at 11 a.m. with Dr. David Lemming of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church and Rev. Kerry Bart of First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be held at Woodmere Memorial Park immediately following the funeral services. Wallace Funeral Home is handling the funeral arrangements. Gae was born in Fort Gay, W.Va., on March 16, 1928. She attended Marshall University and was Miss Marshall and a Homecoming Queen runner-up in 1946. She was a member of Alpha Sigma Tau and was active in the theaters. Her major was Special Education. She taught in Logan County, Barnett, and Lincoln grade schools. She stopped teaching to raise her family. She later became a caregiver to her mother-in-law, mother, and husband. Gae enjoyed collecting quilts, angels and records of her favorite music. She has been singing in a choir since the age of 17. Gae is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Harold Ellixson and parents Charles Workman and Jessie Adkins. She is survived by two sons, Sam (Dixie) Ellixson of Barboursville W.Va., and Cliff (Shar) Ellixson of Lexington Ky.; a daughter, Terri Jones of Richmond Ky.; her sister Sharon Workman, half-brothers Steve and David Workman and half-sister Carol Sue Nagy; her grandchildren Shawn and Matthew Ellixson, Jason and Lindsay Boggs, Bryan West, Maeley and Nash McGaughey, Ashlei Steinbrecher and Jordan McCoy. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, and a dear niece, Sandra Ellixson. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House and St. Mary's Medical Center for their support in her final days. Special thanks to Bill Blankenship and Lewis Memorial Baptist Church.

VERNON BROOKS, 78, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2017. He was born February 26, 1938 in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late Oscar and Eliza Brooks. Also preceding him in death were two sisters, Mary Stephenson and Irene Pack; six brothers, Everett Brooks, Boyd Brooks, Doug Brooks, Willis Gene Brooks, Ernie Brooks, and Oscar J. Brooks; and one granddaughter, Shelly Nicole Hitchcock. Vernon was a retired truck driver who loved gardening, hunting, and fishing. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Freda Brooks; three sons, Rick (Tammy) Brooks of Gallipolis, Ohio, Mitchell ( Melissa) Brooks of Branchland, W.Va., and Terry (Vickie) Brooks of Wayne; four grandchildren, Terry Brooks Jr., Casey Brooks, Natalie Brooks, and Sara Brooks; one step-granddaughter, Brandie Sanders; two sisters Mae Dyer of Indiana, and Geraldine Pack of Wayne; and many friends. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Rick Perdue officiating. Burial followed in the Warrick Cemetery. Friends called one hour prior to the funeral.

PAULINE ELLEN PARKS, 92, of Kenova, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Tomlinson and Pastor Paul Ray Farley officiating. Interment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Pauline was born April 20, 1924, in Mingo County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Shade and Recie Mae Willis Steele. She was a retired Executive Secretary for the Lutheran Church in the state of Michigan. Pauline was a member of the Jefferson Avenue Church of God. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by the love of her life, Walter Ray Parks; a cherished daughter, Patricia Mae Parks; and four brothers. Survivors include two sisters, Marie Daugherty of Front Royal, Va., and Evelyn Dean of Red Jacket, W.Va.; two sisters-in-law, Loretta Steele of Lavalette, W.Va., and Daisy Steele of Red Jacket, W.Va.; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pauline was a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. Friends may call one hour prior to service on Monday, January 9, 2017, at the funeral home. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

DONNA LOU YOST, 67, of Wayne, loving mother and grandmother, died Saturday, January 7, 2017, at her residence. She was born February 17, 1949, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Ivel and Betha Adkins. Additional loved ones that have preceded her in death were a sister, Faye Ash, and three brothers, Winford "Wink" Adkins, Edwin "Duke" Adkins and Tudy Adkins. She worked formerly as a mixer for Coca-Cola Bottling Company, as a supervisor for Agra General, and was a caregiver for the past 15 years. She was a member of Genoa Church of Christ. Survivors include her two sons, James "Tuttle" Yost (Misty Clagg, Stacy Yost) and Robert Yost, all of Huntington; three grandchildren, Contessa Lea Yost, Tyler Dale Templeton and Kyra Roberts; two step-grandchildren, Haleigh Nicole Burton and Elexis Page Spurlock; her caregiver and dear friend, Teresa Thompson of Wayne; three sisters, Arnolla "Noodle" Campbell, Geneva "Peanut" Paulus and Catherine Davis, all of Huntington; four brothers, Garland Adkins of Huntington, Amon Adkins of Proctorville, Jerry Adkins and wife Sharon Adkins of Ashton, W.Va., and Carroll "Bunkie" Adkins of Paden City, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews who will miss her greatly. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Chapman's Mortuary with Pastor Ray Vance officiating. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. Friends may visit family after noon on Thursday at Chapman's Mortuary and send condolences to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

JOHN CADE, 90 of Lavalette, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017, at his residence. He was born September 7, 1926, to Gilbert and Myrtle Hazelette Cade in Wayne County. Funeral service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Dr. C.J. Adkins. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne. John was a member of Westmoreland Baptist Church and retired from Adel Fasteners with over 40 years of service as a machinist. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Violet Baugh Cade; two sisters, Lyda Perdue and Sally Rowe; three brothers, Gilbert Cade Jr., Herbert Cade and Dana Cade. He is survived by his son, Ronald Cade and wife Betty of Lavalette; one granddaughter, Cindy Gallagher of Huntington; one grandson, Ronald Cade Jr. and his wife Cheri of Wayne; one stepgranddaughter, Charity Collins of Wayne; four great-granddaughters, Shannon Gallagher, Cassie Stroud, Gracie Gallagher and Amanda Watts, all of Wayne; one great-grandson, John Aaron Cade of Wayne; one great-great-granddaughter, Macy Watts; four great-great-grandsons, Brian Matthew Watts, Bryson Stroud, Blake Stroud and Briar Cade; and two special friends, Gary "Deacon" Dawson and Butch Cotton. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

RAYMOND DOUGLAS SMITH, 68, of Ceredo, WV, died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 12, 1948 in Kenova, WV, a son of the late Raymond Dewey and Mamie Bell Neal Smith. He had eight siblings also precede him in death. He was a veteran of the US Army, and a former owner and operator of a Heating and Cooling business. Survivors include a daughter, Angel R. Dixon of Huntington; a son, Joseph Smith of Ceredo; three grandchildren, Jonathan Dixon, Morgan Dixon and Sarah Smith; a sister, Nanna Smith of Ceredo; and two brothers, Edward Smith and Howard Smith and wife, Sharon Smith , all of Ceredo. A memorial service may be held at a later date.

JOHN WESLEY MAYNARD, 74, of Kenova, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Riverbend's Healthcare Center. A celebration of John Maynard's life will be conducted by Pastor Chuck Lawrence on Friday at 11 a.m. at Christ Temple Church, Huntington. Burial will be at 1 p.m. at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, W.Va. John was born on February 4, 1942, in Wayne, W.Va., to the late Tennis and Ethel Maynard. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked as a technician at Special Metals. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mary Casey, and a brother, Dewey Maynard. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dianna Sue Maynard; three sons, John Maynard Jr., Christopher (Jesse) Maynard, Stephen Maynard; two daughters, Kimberly Lambert, Amy Samples (Mike Newman); three grandchildren, Cameron Leek (Karissa Damron), Maddison Leek, Emmalee Samples; four great-grandchildren, Jude Blankenship, Linda Garcia, Summer Garcia, Sydni Maynard; six sisters, Helen (Ray) Sexton, Ruby (Garland) Napier, Betty (Bob) Davis, Joyce "Jo bug" (Harmon) Adkins, Ann (James) Wells, Ella Mae (Jerry) Smith; one brother, Harold (Vernita) Maynard; a host of special nieces and nephews whom he loved very much as his own; special friends, Gene and Betty Simms and Dorothy Bannister. Honorary pallbearers are Alford "Huggy Bear" and Mike Adkins. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at the Reger Funeral Home. There will be no procession to the cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

MORGAN FRANKLIN FINLEY, 85, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away at home on Sunday, January 8, 2017. He was born on August 16, 1931, in Williamson, W.Va., to the late Thomas Jefferson and Minnie Adkins Finley. Mr. Finley worked in the coal mines as a coal miner for many years. He served his country honorably in the US Navy and was a member of the Fort Gay Church of God. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Lee Damron, and one son, Franklin Lee Finley. He is survived by a daughter, Tonna (Terry) Vanderpool of Fort Gay, and two grandchildren, Morgan Shane Vanderpool of Huntington, W.Va., and Natalie Tess (Gary) Vanderpool-Clark of Barcelona, Spain. Funeral services will be held at the Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, Ky., on Friday, January 13, 2017, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at the Crabtree-Thompson Cemetery in Fort Gay. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Friday, January 13, 2017, at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com.

MS. DAPHNE LYNN VANDERGRIFF HILL, 54 of Lavalette, formerly of Putnam County, passed away January 8, 2017 in St. Mary' s Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Shirley Wright Norman; father John Vandergriff and sister Belinda Wright. Daphne is survived by her children Nina Cooper (James) of Thomasville, GA, Asia Ward (Kendra) of Huntington and Carri Vandergriff (Charlie) of Wayne; sister Madeline Vandergriff of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; brother John Vandergriff of Scott Depot; 8 grandchildren Tatiana, Laney, Kaylee, Noah, Makaia, Kaleena, Hunter and Gabriel and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. A tribute to the life of Daphne will be 2:00 PM Thursday January 12, 2017 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Robert Huron officiating. Burial will follow in the Wyatt Farm Cemetery, Hurricane. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Gatens-Harding Funeral Home PO Box 2, Poca, WV 25159.

MARGUERITE F. DAMRON, 88, of Huntington, passed away at St. Mary's IMCU on January 9, 2017. She was born on December 4, 1928, at her home in Wellmantown (Fort Gay), West Virginia, the second child of Cullie and Lillian Wellman Finley. Marguerite graduated from Fort Gay High School and furthered her education at Marshall University. She began her career as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse in Wayne County, West Virginia, at the age of 17, retiring after 13 years. Always a hard worker, Marguerite launched several other careers and retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Factory. Everyone who knew her acknowledged that she was an excellent cook, and Marguerite later retired Dottie's Pies, Clo-Bel's Resturant and CISCOs. In her spare time, Marguerite was an established antique dealer and avid reader. More than anything, she loved spending precious time with her beloved family and friends. In addition to her parents, Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. "Bob" Damron, and one brother, Charles Finley. Survivors include her devoted son, Robert L. Dameron and his spouse Matthew Kincaid of Charleston; one sister, Sadie Ailiff of Fort Gay; one brother, Paul Finley of Fort Gay; sister-in-law, Alice Finley of Ashland; special friend, Barbara Spaulding George of Huntington; four nieces; two nephews; and 19 great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, Kentucky, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Lousia. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017, and one hour before the service. Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com. Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. It simply means we'll miss you, until we meet again.

VERNON GARRETT "COTTON" WORKMAN, 88, of Kenova, went to be with his Lord Monday, January 9, 2017, at his residence after an extended illness, being surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be conducted noon Friday, January 13, 2017, at the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church of which he was a member, with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Cotton was born February 16, 1928, in Kenova, W.Va., a son of the late Millard and Rebecca Riggs Workman. He was retired from his job as a machine operator at Special Metals. Cotton was a member of the Kenova Masonic Lodge #110 AF&AM, whose members will conduct graveside rites. Cotton was an avid student of history, reading and watching documentaries regarding major wars. He also enjoyed watching football, gardening and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a cherished son, Gregory David Workman; three brothers, Jay, Andrew and Homer Workman; and one sister, Lillian Workman. Survivors include his beloved wife, Wilma June Wilson Workman; one daughter and son-in-law, Joan Kathleen Barbour (Rev. Stephen); one daughter-in-law, Sandra Gail Hodge Workman; one sister, Leila Ross; two brothers, A.L. Workman (Alma) and Elmer Workman (June); three grandchildren, whom he loved dearly, Jennifer Nicole Roberts (Patrick), Ashley Rebecca Dayton (Brian) and Jenna Kaitlyn Barbour (Karl Garrett), and one great-grandson, Luke Alexander Mathews; and several nieces, nephews and countless friends. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, January 13, 2017, at the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

EZRA JENKINS, 91, of West Harrison, Ind., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Huntington First Church of the Nazarene by Dallas Moore. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Ezra was born on December 28, 1925, in Kingston, W.Va., the son of the late Edward and Ida Mae Jenkins Thompson. He was preceded in death by sisters, Edith Legg, Ruth DeWiggins, Helen Clemons, Naomi Pauley, Zina Hamlin and Dorothy Berry, and brothers, Lawrence Jenkins, Edward Jenkins and Thomas Jenkins. Ezra was a retired salesman for Lever Brothers and Wilson Milk. He was a proud veteran of the US Army, having served in WWII and the Korean War. He was able, along with his wife who is also a veteran, to travel on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., in September 2015. He was a diligent Bible scholar and a member of First Church of the Nazarene as well as the Gideon organization. He served as Sunday School Superintendent and teacher for more than 30 years. He loved serving God and spending time talking about the scriptures. One of his other greatest joys was spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Joyce Lorraine Jenkins; his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Chuck Hail; sister-in-law, Geneva Baker; granddaughter, Melissa Poloskey and husband Sean Poloskey; great-grandchildren, Max and Hannah Poloskey; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

GLENN R. MULLINS, 71, of Crum, W.Va., husband of Joyce Mullins, died Jan. 10, 2017 at his residence. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hatfield Funeral Chapel; burial at Mullins Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. www.hatfieldfc.com.

RANDY CLARK, 50, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was born February 23, 1966 in Rittman, Ohio, a son of Ellison Butch Clark of East Lynn and the late Wilma McComas Clark. In addition to his father, he is survived by one son, Randall Clark of Wadsworth, Oh.; one sister, Savannah Clark of Wayne, W.Va.; three uncles, Tiny Clark (Linda) of East Lynn, Roy Clark of Wayne, Keith Clark of Kentucky; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbors too numerous to mention. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2016 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Private burial will be held for family.

KATHERINE S. WALTERS PERRY, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., went home in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 12, 2017. Born to the late Ulysses Grant and Evelyn Ruby Walters on January 14, 1931, she was a loving daughter, sister, wife, and aunt. In addition to her parents, her loving husband of 55 years, James Perry also preceded her in death, along with a sister, Lillian Walters Tate; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Juanita Walters; nephew James H. Watts; great-niece Brandy Lee McGowen; and great-great nephew Jace Ryan. Katherine was a homemaker and a member of Mays Chapel Methodist Church. She is survived by her sister and caregiver, Eva (James) Watts; brothers Harold (Loraine) Walters, and Ulysses (Loretta) Walters, all of Huntington; sister Lavonne (John) Mcdonley of Dayton, Ohio; brothers-in-law James Tate of Georgia, Herman (Rose) Perry and Al Tiller, all of Huntington; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Talbert and Brother Gary McGowen officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon on Sunday.

JODA DeLINDA HATTEN, 66, of Prichard, WV passed away on January 13, 2017 at St. Mary' s Medical Center. She was born January 2, 1951 in Burney, CA; a daughter of Joda Dale Butler and Mildred Ruth Mooney. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law, Jim Stambaugh. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her husband, David Michael Hatten; her daughters, Tara Ramsey (Marty) and BeLinda Maynard (Brian); her five grandchildren: Mariah, Makayla and MaKenzie Ramsey and Jamie (Emiliano) and Devin Maynard. Also surviving are her angel baby; her siblings: LaVada Richards, Patricia Hofmeister (Rich), Billy Joe Stambaugh and Diane Henry (Howard); her brother-in-law, Wiley Hatten (Peggy) and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Linda will be conducted at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 1 pm with Pastor Scott Byard officiating with visitation from 11:30 to 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Newman-Hatten Cemetery in Prichard, WV. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

WILMA JEAN LUCAS FRALEY, 81 of Catlettsburg passed away Friday January 13, 2017 at Kings Daughters Medical Center. She was born August 11, 1935 in Ceredo, WV to the late Tim and Molly Stewart Lucas. She was also preceded in death by her husband Noah Wilson Fraley. She was the owner of Fraley' s Shoe Shop in Catlettsburg. Wilma leaves behind her life partner for the last 34 years Ken McKenzie. A Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am Wednesday January 18, 2017 at the Neal Funeral Home, 2409 Center St, Catlettsburg. Burial in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. Visitation was Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at: kilgorecollierfuneralhome.com.

PATRICIA PETE A. "Petie" GILBERT, 57, of Hawthorne, FL (formerly of Ashland, KY), died on Friday, January 13, 2017, following an extended illness, at her late mother' s home in Palatka, FL with her loving sister and care giver, Jean Ann Augevich, by her side. She was born on April 7, 1959 in Huntington, WV to the late Anita J. "Jadie" Adkins and Richard Sonnenburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving grandparents, Welston "Pete" Smith and Patsy Maynard Smith of Wayne, WV, her adopted father Glen Gilbert of Ashland, KY and her nephew James Ian McGrath of New Port Richey, FL. She is survived by her loving sister Jean Ann "Cricket" (Paul) Augevich of Wythville, VA; a niece, Kadie K. (Dake) Schmidt of Kodiak, Alaska; a nephew, Seth Weston (Jessica) Walsh of Bland, VA; a great niece, Haven Walsh; baby Walsh due in June; a great nephew, Weston McGrath of New Port Richey, FL; a special great-aunt, Seay Hess and a special cousin Lexa (Stan) Carr of St. Charles, MO. Before moving to Hawthorne, FL, Petie spent most of her professional life in the retail and food service industry in Ashland, KY and central Florida. In accordance with her wishes a memorial service will be held at a later date with burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Ridge Chapel, P.O. Box 975, Interlachen, FL 32148 or Haven Hospice House B Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177. Masters Funeral Home, Palatka, FL is assisting the family.

ELIZABETH FAYE THOMPSON KENNEDY, 71 of Wayne, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 14, 2017, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Pastor Michael Dillon. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. She was born September 5, 1945, in Mallory, W.Va., a daughter of the late Cecil Charles Thompson and Ona Louise Justice Thompson. Liz retired from the WV DHHR and was a member of Harmony Freewill Baptist Church. A son, Alpha Dwayne Staley, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband, Frank Lee Kennedy; two daughters, Angie Staley Keaton and husband, Dale of Martha, Ky., Alisha Staley Martin and husband, Mike of Ashland; three sons, John Kennedy and wife, Melissa of Kenova, Jeff Kennedy and wife, Tammy of Huntington, Shawn Kennedy and wife, Tina of South Point, Ohio; a sister, Dora Spence and husband, Will of Wayne; three brothers, Roger Thompson of Princeton, W.Va., Ronald Thompson of Columbus, Ohio, Gary Thompson of Wayne; a special niece, Amanda Hunter and husband, Jamie; 12 grandchildren, Johrden Williamson, Johnathan Kennedy, Emily Smith, Taylor Kennedy, Tucker Kennedy, Keona Kennedy, John Keaton, Trent Vinson, Johnna Messer, Brooke Messer, Jayda Messer, Billie Messer; six great-grandchildren, Cole Williamson, Carsyn Williamson, Kinlee Smith, Zaine Williamson, Maylee Kennedy and Zoey Smith; a very special great-niece and great-nephew, Kylee and Kaden Hunter. Friends may call from 11 a.m. Tuesday until service time at Morris Funeral Home.

DAVID VARNEY, 65, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017, at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the Spring Valley Freedom Baptist Church, of which he was a member, with Pastor Patrick Elliott officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. David was born January 11, 1952, in Varney, W.Va., a son of Darlis June Musick Varney and the late Troy Varney. He was a self-employed mechanic. Besides his mother, he is also survived by his beloved wife, Sharon "Punkin" Chambers Varney; one son, Terry Varney (Marissa); two daughters, Shasta Kreighbaum (Jim) and Shannon Terry; six siblings, Greg Varney (Phyllis), Terry Varney (Linda), Johnny Varney (Sherry), Joann Varney, Troy Varney and Shena Cable (J.D.); two grandchildren, Olivia and James Kreighbaum; and a host of loving friends and family. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2017, at the Spring Valley Freedom Baptist Church. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

LINDA LUCAS, 46, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born March 4, 1970 in Orlando, Fla., a daughter of the late Esther and Nannie Mae Collier. Her sister Patricia Ann Turner also preceded her in death. Linda leaves behind one daughter Racheal Lucas of Columbus, Oh.; five sons, Paul Lucas (Alyse) and Christopher Lucas, both of Lavalette, Mathew Lucas of Eustis, Fla., C.J. Mullins of Ocala, Fla., Sean Buchner of Savannah, Ga. Also surviving are three sisters, Patsy Bovard of Eustis, Darlene McClellan of Genoa, W.Va., Peggy Sue Anderson of Orlando; one brother, Ed Collier of Orlando. Private burial will be held for family. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lucas family.

RONALD JOSEPH FANNIN, 36, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017, at his home. Joe was born November 5, 1980, the oldest son of Debbie Fannin and Ron Fannin of Lavalette. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his younger brother, Drew (Tessa) Fannin; his only nephew, Tyler Fannin; his paternal grandmother, Lena Fannin; his aunts, Pam (Jeff) Preston, Tereca Cook, Kay (Jimmy) Simpson, Stephanie Bradley; along with a host of cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Cossie and Genevieve Epling; his paternal grandfather, Charlie Fannin; and a special uncle, Donnie Fannin, the twin brother to his Dad. Joe was a 1999 graduate of Spring Valley High School. Joe was employed at Shared Steel of Huntington. Joe had a kind, loving heart and the most infectious smile. He never met a stranger and was loved by all that crossed his path. Joe battled the demons of addiction, and he has now fought his last battle. The pain that his parents and family feel is unbearable, however, they take solace in knowing that he is now at peace and in the hands of God, where he will have no more suffering. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home in Wayne, with Elder Tommy Damron officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Sanders Cemetery in Neslow, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, Joe's parents would very much appreciate it if donations could be made directly to Morris Funeral Home in Wayne.

GRACE PINSON RYDZINSKI PLYMALE, 98, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. Grace was born to the late James M. and Elizabeth Gilkerson Pinson on January 13, 1919, in Wayne County. Grace was also preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Frank Rydzinski and Marshall Plymale; four sisters; six brothers; three stepsons; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is survived by her beloved son, Frank Rydzinski; four cherished grandchildren, Justin Rydzinski, Lauren Rydzinski, Amber Bailey and Erica LaFortune; her brother, James Pinson; sister-in-law, Carmi Pinson; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from noon for family, and from 1 to 2 p.m. for friends, Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. A graveside funeral service officiated by Rev. Chapman will be held following visitation at 2:30 p.m. at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

MICHAEL DOUGLAS GODBY, JR., 42, of Wayne died Jan. 14, 2017. Private graveside services were held at the Napier Cemetery. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, is assisting the family.

RONALD GENE PRICE, 75, of Ranger, W.Va., passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born August 3, 1941, a son of the late Dillard W. and Farabelle Adkins Price. He graduated from Guyan Valley High School and was a machine operator for Kerr Glass Factory. He is survived by his son, Ronald Gene Price Jr. of Bluffton, Ind., and his daughter, Towana Price of Barboursville, W.Va.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Tennis Price of Ranger, W.Va.; and a special friend, Stella Miller. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Tim Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Sanders Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. Visitation will be one hour prior to service on Thursday. Friends may express their condolences at www.handleyfh.com.

PAUL MELVIN TANNER, 53, of Huntington, husband of Shirley Miller Tanner, died Jan. 15, 2017. He was a self-employed mechanic and vice president of the Last Rebel Motorcycle Club, Huntington. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne; burial will follow at Bowen Cemetery, Beech Fork. Visitation will be one hour before service at the funeral home.

WINFORD E. WOOD, 86, of Kenova, WV. passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Rev. Cecil Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Winford was born March 16, 1930 in Cabell Co. WV. a son of the late Bernard and Anna Beverly Wood. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Norma Jean Caldwell Wood and five siblings. Survivors include a cherished son and daughterin-law Greg Wood (Vicki) of Huntington; one grandson Kyle Wood and one special great-grandson Shane Wood; one sister Jean Adkins and one brother Jim Wood. Visitation will be from noon-2 P.M. Wednesday, March 18, 2017 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

AMBER MALINA COUNTS HANNERS, 37, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Amber was a graduate of Vinson High School, Class of 1998. She was a former psychology student of Marshall University. Most importantly, her most cherished role in life was being a mother to her pride and joys, Logan and Grayson. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Max and Ruth Pennington of Huntington, W.Va., her paternal grandfather, James Counts of Ashland, Ky., and infant brother, Matthew Counts of Ironton, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Jeremy Hanners, and sons, Logan and Grayson Hanners of Huntington; her mother, Sandra Pennington Sites of Huntington, and father, Ronald Counts Sr., stepmothers, Brenda Counts and JoAnne Counts of Ashland, Ky.; paternal grandmother, Lucy "Katie" Counts of Ashland; sisters, Sarah Pennington Johnson of Huntington, Brittany Counts, Becky Counts of Ashland; brother, Ben Counts of Ashland; nephews, Caleb Johnson and Jacob Neal of Huntington, W.Va.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Amber was dearly loved and will always be missed greatly. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Burial will be in Docks Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

JAMES SIAS, 89, of Ranger, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2017, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va. He was born March 16, 1927, to the late Everett and Annie Sias. Also preceding him in death were five brothers and three sisters. He was a member and trustee of Montana Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ella Romans Sias; a son, Denzil Williamson of Edgemoor, S.C.; daughters, Debbie (Alan) Clay of Hamlin, Sandy Toppins of Ranger, Jean (Benny) Artis of Wayne, W.Va., and Judy Strow of Scottown, Ohio; sister, Opal Gillam, Dayton, Ohio; grandchildren, Brent Winters, Michelle Toppins, Missy VanScoy, Jeanette Taylor, Eddie, Jason and Derrick Williamson, Nikki Johnson, Chris and Chuck Strow; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Montana Freewill Baptist Church, with Darnell Cypher, Bennie Dean and Tom Frye officiating. Burial will follow in Webb Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time at the church. II Timothy 4:7 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.

ALLEN DARBY JR., 78, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. Junior, as most called him, was born August 26, 1938 in Logan County, West Virginia, a son of the late Joe Allen and Tilda Carter Darby. He was a retired coal miner from the former Monterey Coal Company at the Camp Creek Mine, now known as Rockspring Development. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Wallace Eaves; three sisters, Barbara Darby, Bertha Gibson, and Arvadella Clark; and five brothers, Leslie Adams, Joe Darby, Hubert Darby, Dewey Darby, and Wayne Darby. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Effie Smith Darby; three daughters, Sadie Marie Wallace (Jerry) Osborne of East Lynn, W.Va., Connie Wallace Martin of Monroe, Ohio, and Karen Darby (Sorin) Bodoiu of Middleton, Idaho; four sons, James A Larry@ Wallace of Barboursville, W.Va., Millard Thomas (Tammie) Wallace of Washington, Penn., Timothy Allen (Linda) Darby of Wayne, and Kevin Lee (Debbie) Darby of Wayne, W.Va.; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great- randchildren. Also surviving are five sisters, Jean (Les) Williamson of Cyclone, W.Va., Rose Macintyre Darby of Montana, Martha Butcher of Columbus, Oh., Nancy Elmer of Prairie du Chien, Wisc., and Brenda (Dave) Ward of Lavalette, W.Va.; special friend Richard Dummitt and wife Marie of Wayne; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Elder Roger Maynard and Brother Richard Dummitt officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Donations are suggested to the Emogene Dolin Hospice House 1101 6th Avenue Huntington, WV 25701

LETHA MAE HORNE (MESSER), beloved wife, mother, sister and mamaw, passed away on January 17, 2017 in Westerville, OH. Letha was born on August 6, 1944 in Wayne County West Virginia. She grew up on Jennies Creek in Crum, W.Va. And graduated from Crum High School. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Ora Messer and two brothers; John Jr. and James Edward (Ed). Letha is survived by her husband of 52 years, James, her daughters Sherry Stamper and Lisa (David) Conner, grandchildern James Stamper, Rebecca Conner and Michael Conner, brothers; Gobe (Stella) Messer, Jake Messer, Donald Messer, Chad (Wanda) Messer, Elmer (Karen) Messer, sisters; Hazel Messer, Shelby (Elias) Perry, Irene Blecher and many nieces, nephews and friends. She will be missed and loved by all. Friends may visit at the Richmond Callaham Funeral Home (278 Main St Inez, KY 41224) on Friday January 20, 2017 from 5:00- 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 21, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. With Elias Perry officiating. Burial will follow at the Williamson Cemetery located in Mudlick outside of Kermit, WV. Arrangements under the direction of the Richmond- Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, Kentucky.

ANTONIA SANTIAGE, 90, of Ranger, W.Va., died Jan. 18, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

CHARLES ROBERT "BOB" OSBURN SR., 85, of Hurricane, W.Va., died Thursday, January 19, 2017, in the Hubbard Hospice House of Charleston. Bob was born November 11, 1931, in Huntington, a son of the late Jack and Pearl Thompson Osburn. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Charles Robert "Bob" Osburn Jr., and a brother, Jack Osburn. He was a proud member of the Pioneer Ham Radio Association; C&P Telephone Pioneers; a retired telephone company manager and appreciated beautiful women. He also danced on the Saturday Night Jamboree, was very musically inclined and sang with the Vinson Memorial Church choir. Bob is survived by two daughters, Kathy Jenkins Wise of Okeechobee, Fla., Donna Osburn of South Charleston, W.Va., and a son, Stephen and his wife Brandi Osburn of Culloden, W.Va.; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Osburn of Huntington; seven grandchildren, Rebecca and Savanna Osburn, Jessica and Daniel Jenkins, Nic and Gabrielle Osburn and Baeley Blake; four great-grandchildren, Daniel Gethen and Colton Levi Jenkins, as well as Kassidy Wallace and Darren LaHoda. A Celebration of Life will be held privately Saturday, January 28, 2017. Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. It is suggested memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Charleston, W.Va. Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com.

SHERMAN H. ROSS, 92, of Shepherdstown, WV, died Monday, December 19, 2016, at Hospice of the Panhandle. He was born in Stiltner, WV, on September 22, 1924, the son of Kerrick (Kirk) and Vicie Napier Ross. After service in the Army Air Corps (B-17) during WWII, he married Elinor M. Stephenson, of Meridian, MS. They would have celebrated their 71st anniversary next month. The G.I. Bill allowed him to attend Yale University, where he was awarded his degree in English and French in 1949. He returned to rural West Virginia and requested to teach in a oneroom school near his birthplace, similar to the one he attended. For him, teachers opened the door to experiencing the world and he desired to share the same opportunity with others. He and his family moved to California in the mid 1950s, where he continued to teach in the Fresno Unified School District. He also taught English to the foreign-born in evening classes. He worked construction during the summers, jokingly saying his summer job allowed him to afford to teach the rest of the year. In 1964, he was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to Belgium. After returning from Europe, he entered the U.S. Foreign Service. His posts included Algeria, Dahomey (now Benin), Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Pakistan, along with assignments in Washington D.C. In addition to his responsibilities as Cultural Affairs Officer and Public Affairs Officer, he continued to teach as a guest instructor in host-country universities. His unassuming and genuine interest in and affection for others, resulted in lifelong friendships with many people worldwide. He retired from active Foreign Service in 1989, after serving on the Foreign Service Grievance Board. Sherman and Elinor moved to Shepherdstown in 1977. They were volunteers with Meals-on-Wheels, the Shepherdstown Community Club, Friends of Music, the Millbrook Orchestra, and the White House. He was the National Conservation Training Center= s Volunteer of the Year in 2008. Sherman was active long into retirement. He loved his 10 acres and his vegetable garden. At 73, he rode a bicycle along 1000 km of the Loire River in France. French media wrote about " the old man from America." His biking tours included the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, New England and Canada, as well as the countryside surrounding Shepherdstown. He and Elinor enjoyed numerous Elderhostel adventures, as well as intergenerational trips with his older grandson. He was preceded in death by his son, Glenn A "Stephen" Stephenson, and siblings, Otis Ross (Alta) of Hawthorne, Florida and Betty Fae Lane (Harold) of Nashville, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife, Elinor, and daughters Maylene (R. Luther Reisbig) and Laurie (Charles F. Wieland), grandchildren Katharine and Kerrick Reisbig, and Eleanor, Duncan, and Lillian Wieland, his sisters, Flora New Russell (Fred) of Lavalette, WV, Fanny Ruth Blum (Carroll) of Murietta, California, Sally Mae Taylore (Wayne) of Nenana, Alaska, Mona Sue Thornburg (Robert) of Cypress, Ca. and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Years ago, Sherman arranged to have his body donated to WVU= s Medical School. His devotion to education continues after his death. A memorial will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430.

NORMA JEAN PERRY-CHIARENZELLI, 68, of Paragould, Ark., formerly of Fort Gay, West Virginia passed away peacefully Friday, January 20, 2017 at her home in Paragould and is now at rest in the presence of her Lord and Savior. She was born on September 13, 1948 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Walter and Jean Preston-Perry. Norma was retired from the Wayne County Schools as well as the Paragould School System where she was a Pre-School Teachers Aide. She was a member of the Gideon= s International Auxiliary and she and her husband Bob attended the Eastside Baptist Church in Paragould and the Louisa First Baptist Church in Louisa. In addition to her parents Mrs. Chiarenzelli was preceded in death by one brother Walter Michael " Mike" Perry on December 27, 2016. Norma leaves behind a loving and devoted family including her husband of nearly 43 years Robert " Bob" Chiarenzelli of Paragould, Arkansas; two sons Robert " Rob" (Sarah) Chiarenzelli of Huntington, West Virginia and Evan Chiarenzelli of Cincinnati, Ohio; five brothers Tony (Marylin) Perry of Fort Gay, Randy (Lisa) Perry of Huntington, Herb (Harriet) Perry of Fort Gay, Dennis (Rhonda) Perry and Loren (Tracy) Perry both of Wayne; one aunt Wilma Wetherall of Barboursville as well many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends all of whom will miss her dearly. Funeral Services were held at the Louisa First Baptist Church on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 11:00 am with Pastors Ric Frazier officiating. Burial followed at the Chiarenzelli Family Cemetery in Fort Gay, West Virginia. Pallbearers were her brothers Tony, Randy, Herb, Dennis and Loren with Mike being an honorary pallbearer. Visitation for family and friends was at the Young Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 6-8 pm. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com

THOMAS EDWARD MEDLEY, 65 of Statesville, NC, formerly of Ceredo, WV passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017. Funeral services for Thomas will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Day officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior. Burial will follow at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, WV. Condolences may be expressed online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

CRYSTAL MARIE MARSHALL MILLS, 44, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. Born June 28, 1972 at Elyria, Ohio, Crystal was a homemaker and attended Kellogg Church of God. Her father, Robert Alexander preceded her in death along with her grandmother Marie Marshall, uncle Jimmy Marshall, niece Anna Marie Marshall, and granddaughter Cataleya Haren. Survivors include her mother Anna Belle Alexander of Huntington; her husband, Bradley " Teddy" Mills; five children, Christopher Marshall (Terrina Blankenship) of Wayne, W.Va., Deonna (George) Ratliff of Lavalette, W.Va., Cristy Dawn Mills, Samantha Jo (Timothy) Haren, and Bradley T. Mills Jr., all of Huntington; and seven grandchildren, Chace Ryan Ratliff, George Bradley Ratliff, Jameriah Cionna Johnson, Akeelan Rashawn Johnson, Xavier Haren, Julius Haren, Gage Haren, and one granddaughter, Athena Marie Ratliff, on the way. Also surviving are two sisters, Angela Marshall (Michael Spurlock) of Huntington, and Regina Marshall (Aaron Fischer) of Lavalette; two brothers, Robert Alexander and Adam Alexander, both of Huntington; uncle Don Marshall of Cleveland, Ohio; aunt Linda Bradshaw of Huntington; special friends Loretta Mullins of Charleston, W.Va., and Mary Whitmore of Huntington; nephews Austin Marshall, Braiden Queen, and Shannon Maynard, along with several other nieces, nephews, special cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Charlie Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

MERLE JEAN (SLOAN) MANNS, 64, of Kenova, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1952, at Logan General Hospital in Logan, W.Va., to Mary Madeline (Parsons) and Basil Cecil Sloan (both deceased). She attended Guyan Valley High School and graduated from Marshall University. She taught for 30 years in Lincoln County, W.Va., and found a work family at Pleasant View Elementary and Guyan Valley JR and SR. High School that she treasured greatly. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sister, James C. Sloan, Roy L. Sloan, Bobby D. Sloan, Linda L. Vinecourt, and Elizabeth "Libby" Sloan has no known whereabouts at this time. Survivors of her immediate family include the love of her life, husband Thomas E. Manns; her two daughters, BethAnn Manns and Brittany Manns; a son and daughter-in-law, Lowell "Dennis" Sloan and Nancy Sloan; sister-in-law, Paula K. Sloan; and two grandchildren, Autumn Brooke Pratt and William "Lliam" Thomas Patrick. She also had many nieces, nephews and cousins who have survived her. Special recognition to Jennifer Dean, Janet Gibson, Judy Mabe and all other family members that enriched her life. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at McGhee Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Pastor Benny Dean and Joey Ferguson officiating. Interment will be at Sloan Cemetery, Pleasant View, Branchland, W.Va. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.

WILLIAM HOWARD SMITH, 98, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Jeff Garrett officiating. Burial and military rites will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park. He was born June 17, 1918, the son of the late Earl and Edith Owens Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Jessie A. Huffman Smith; a sister, Eva Marie Shafer; two brothers, Raymond and Harold Smith; and two nephews, Charles and Randy Smith. He graduated from Huntington High School, where he played fullback for Jackie Hunt and they won the State Football Championship in 1938. In WWII he served in the Navy on the USS Shangri-La, the first aircraft carrier to enter Tokyo, Japan, after the signing of the Peace Treaty to end WWII. He was a member of Community of Grace United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 16, VFW Post 9738 and a life member of the Elks Club. He was also a member of Western Star Lodge #11 AF&AM Guyandotte; Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Valley of Huntington Orient of WV 32nd Degree, Beni Kedem Shriners, Charleston, W.Va. He was retired with 37 years of service from INCO (Nickel Plant). After his retirement he enjoyed traveling and spending his winters in Boca Raton, Fla., where he played golf and loved watching the ponies run. William spent his last 18 months residing at The Village at Riverview, where he met and became friends with the staff and residents. He was extremely happy and truly loved his time there. He is survived by his loving son and daughter-in-law, Clyde and Vivian Smith of Huntington, W.Va.; two nephews, Richard (Robin) Smith and Danny Smith; and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Beard Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com

MARY CATHERINE DAVIS, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Roger Perry. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. She was born July 1, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of the late Joseph B. Glaab and Jeanette M. Starkey Glaab. Mary was retired from Wendy's and was a member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church where she taught the All-Star Cubbies Class. Her "Cubbies" were as much of an inspiration to her as she was to them, and she loved each of them dearly. Her husband, Alvin "Joe" Davis, also preceded her in death, along with two sisters, Margaret G. Goss and Beverly J. Speicher; two brothers, Joseph L. Glaab and Arthur J. Glaab. Survivors include a brother, Donald E. Glaab of Wayne, W.Va.; 11 nieces and nephews; 19 great-nieces and -nephews; 17 great-great-nieces; special friend, Francis and Lester Baker; her fur baby, "Rusty;" and her beloved church family. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

WANDA ANN TURNER, 76, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2017. She was born April 24, 1940, in Covington, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard Smith and Ida Webb Smith; four sisters and four brothers. Wanda was a bank teller for many years and an associate at Wal-Mart. She was such a loving, caring and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She leaves behind to mourn her loss her loving husband, Ray Turner; daughters, Brenda Turner-Adkins and Angela Turner-Frazier (Tim); granddaughter, Kaitlin Adkins; grandsons, Justin Blair and Hayden Frazier; and great-granddaughter, Sophie Robertson. Also surviving is a host of other family members and friends. Funeral services will be at 5 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor John Holland officiating. Family will welcome friends one hour prior to services. A private family committal will be held at a later time. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

LARRY "SCOTT" SIAS, 42, of Lavalette, W.Va., died at home after an evening spent with his sister. He was born December 6, 1974, to Larry Otis Sias and the late Edra Kay Gravely Sias. Visitation is at 6 p.m. with funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. at Chapman's Mortuary on Friday, January 27, 2017, by Jimmy Perry. Scott is being cremated as he requested. Scott graduated from Wayne High School. He was a massage therapist and later worked in sales at several local auto dealers. The last few years of his life were spent caring for his beloved mother, who died just two months earlier. Scott always had a warm smile and a listening ear ready for those he loved. He leaves behind his father, Larry Otis Sias (Anne M.), his soulmate, Danielle "Danny" Walker, sister, Angela Hansen (Chris) of Hebron, Ind., his lifelong friend, Jay Justice, and a stepsister, Jennifer Chafers (Toby) of Mobile, Ala., maternal grandmother, Mae Graveley of Lavalette, and six nieces. Scott's Nano (Willia Sias) made sure her grandchildren were close. So, Scott leaves behind six cousins who love him like a brother, Tabetha Sturgill (Adam) of Fort Gay, W.Va., JJ Polichena of Ravenna, Ohio, Kelly Dick (David) of Huntington, Lissa Reedy (Tim) of Debary, Fla., Carrie Reedy (Brian) of Debary, Fla., and Toni Burns of Ravenna, Ohio. On a sunny afternoon, you could find him in his Aunt's backyard (David and Nikki Stiltner) spending time with his little "peeps" and eating Aunt Nikki's goodies. He always loaded up on her goodies to take home! His "peeps," Jalyn, Naomi, Emily, Morgan and Tycen, loved their Uncle Scotty to the moon and back. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to a local animal charity. "Don't grieve for me; now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. God wanted me now. He set me free." Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

GREGORY LEWIS GOODE, 66, of Kenova, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born March 6, 1950, in Louisville, Ky., to the late Orbey and Jean Goode. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cheryl Annette Harper Goode. Greg was a member of the Kenova Church of Christ and a retired machinist from CSX. Greg was well-known throughout the area for his artistic ability with making balloon animals and his numerous character costumes. Survivors include one daughter, Casey Darlene Dudding (Greg); two sons, Toby Gene Goode and Gregory Lewis Goode Jr.; four brothers and their spouses, Ronnie, Curt, Robbie and Dickie Goode; one sister and her spouse, Debbie Smith; two grandchildren, Anna Goode and Teegan Goode; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was an honorary grandfather to thousands of children throughout the Tri-State and will be sorely missed. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the Kenova Church of Christ with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests balloons to be sent. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

ROBERT MARTIN " Bob" THOMPSON, 87 of Fort Gay passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Bob was born on May 22, 1929 in Virginia to the late Thomas B. and Goldie Sammons-Thompson. He was a Machine Operator for the Railroad and was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance Away. In addition to his parents Bob was preceded in death by his wife Athilie Rutherford-Thompson and two sisters Dorothy Thompson and Eva Thompson. He leaves behind a loving family including his son Ronald Martin Thompson (Judy) of Mt. Clair, WV; is daughter Brenda Joyce Thompson-Hughes of Louisa; six grandchildren Shawn (Jenny) Hughes, Nick (Stephanie) Hughes, Jesse (Lori) Thompson, Jeremy (Samira) Thompson, Travis (Stephanie) Hughes and Chad (Alena) Hughes; seven great grandchildren; three brothers Jack (Mary) Thompson, Dan Thompson and Lee Thompson; one sister Virginia Damron as well as many extended family members and friends all of whom will miss him dearly. There will be no visitation or public services at this time. There will be a private burial for the family at a later date.

MARGARET MAE PERRY McCLURE, 77, of Huntington, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 PM Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev A. J. Perry. Burial ill be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was born April 5, 1939 in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Willard and Emma Brinegar Perry. She was preceded by her husband, Hassell " Jack" McClure, one brother, Arkie Perry, one sister, Bertha Leazer and one daughter, Sheila Cunningham. She is survived by her daughter, Analeen Marie Hysell, of Huntington three sisters, Viola Smith of Huntington, Lula Belle Porter of East Lynn, WV and Wilma Fonda of Huntington; one brother, Rev. Calvin Perry; two grandchildren, Christopher and Jackie Hysell and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

EVERETTE RICKMAN JR., 62, of Wayne, WV., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. He was born on November 28, 1954 in Huntington, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Betty Rickman; and one sister, Marilyn Rickman. He leaves behind one brother, Michael Lee Rickman (Teresa) of Lavalette, W.Va.; two sisters, Carolyn Blankenship (Adrian) of Huntington, Ruth Ann Rickman of Wayne; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors too numerous to mention. Private burial will be held for the family at the Newman -Hatten Cemetery. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Rickman family.

BETTY JANE JUDE ESQUE, 54, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Turkey Creek Baptist Church, Wilsondale with David Michael Spaulding officiating. Burial will follow at the Sol Perry Cemetery, Dunlow. She was born on January 7, 1963, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Claude Jude and Artie Johnson Jude. Betty formerly worked at Prestera Center as a housekeeper. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Daniel, L.D., and J.B. Jude and a sister Fannie Brewer. Survivors include her loving husband, Jerry Esque, daughter, Shannon Maynard, son James " Russell" Maynard and wife Christine, three sisters: Virgie Perry and Judy Spaulding all of Dunlow, WV, and Sue Phillips (Bill) of Waynesburg, PA, four brothers: Nathan, Clarence, Frank and Jimmie Jude and a sisterin-law, Connie Hinkle. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Chelsey Baird, Preston Nathaniel Maynard, Karmen and Kaylee Henderson, Tyler Maynard and Joe Davis, a special nephew, Jay Jude and numerous additional nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from noon until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Morris Funeral Home in order to help with funeral expenses.

CWO 4 WILLIAM D. ADKINS (RET), 75, of Ona, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at his residence following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Sara Adkins; daughter, Catherine (Barry) Hamm of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; granddaughters, Ashlie Wellman of Proctorville, Ohio, and Bre (Brandon) Lassater of Gallipolis, Ohio; grandsons, Nicholas Braley of Greensboro, N.C.; and Colin Braley of Morgantown, W.Va.; and great-grandson, Elijah Harless of Proctorville, Ohio. He was born January 5, 1942, in Wayne County, the son of the late Clyde and Virginia Burke Adkins. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Anthony; a daughter, Terri Daniels; a great-granddaughter, Ava Lassater; and a sister, Janice Robinson. A graduate of Windsor High School, he retired from the Marine Corps after 23 years. He was a Vietnam veteran who also served as a drill instructor at Office Candidate School, Quantico, Va., and was a member of the Marine Corps Orienteering Team, representing his country throughout North America and Europe. Athletically gifted, he was an excellent baseball and basketball player and golfer. After retirement, he worked at Sugarwood Golf Course and was able to indulge his love of the sport. For years, he ministered to teens as a Sunday school teacher and sports program leader. He was a faithful member of Mays Chapel Church. Survivors also include a brother, Robert (Alice) Adkins of Proctorville, Ohio; a sister, Linda Henderson of Chesapeake, Ohio, a sister, Birdie Gillette of Huntington; and several nieces and nephews. Known as a man of great physical strength, steadfast faith and great humor, he was a gentle hero to his family and many friends. He also leaves behind a loyal circle of fellow golfers and his Friday evening social group who provided much laughter and continuous support. Funeral services will be led by Tristian Bond, with reflections by Hunter Roush and music by his great-nephew, Will Preston, on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, with burial to follow in Rome Cemetery. Military services will be provided by Proctorville VFW Post 6878. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity honoring his precious great-granddaughter at A Heart Like Ava, PO Box 1220, Gallipolis, OH 45631, to benefit children and families dealing with childhood heart disease. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

PEGGY ANN ROWE, 46, of Wayne died Jan. 28, 2017 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday, Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne; burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour before service Tuesday at the funeral home.

JAMES RYAN STEPHENS, 30, of Wayne, W.Va., Passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. Born on September 26, 1986 in Garden City, Mich., he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Norman and Shirley Stephens; two cousins, Brittany Holmes and Raymond Holmes; and one godson, Troy Lee. He leaves behind his mother, Kelly Whitt (John) of Wayne; one son, Marcus Tabor; one daughter Kamryn Tabor; three brothers, Douglas Stephens (Tara) of Kentucky, Josh Gable of Michigan, and Jeremy Holmes of Lavalette; a special aunt that helped raise him, Lori Holmes of Wayne; his companion, Shannon Evans; a special lifetime friend, Shane Maynard of Lavalette, W.Va.; and a host aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbors too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Roger Perry officiating. Friends may all after 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home

BILLY LYCANS passed away in the Huntington Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2017, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jerry Matt. Burial will be immediately following at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. The American Legion Post 93 of Kenova will conduct graveside military rites. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Billy was born July 7, 1926, in Wayne County, the son of James Pate Lycans and Georgia Ferguson Lycans. He graduated from Wayne County High School, where he played sports and drums in the marching band. He married his wife, Loretta Bentley Lycans, on August 31, 1949. They were married thirty-nine years before she passed away on December 14, 1988. Surviving is his only child, Connie Lycans Myers, son-in-law, Terry Lee Myers, and granddaughter, Leigh Lycans Myers, all of Decatur, Illinois. He leaves behind his girlfriend for more than twenty-five years, Patricia Noble, her granddaughter, Tammy Proctor, and great-granddaughter, Sophia Danielle Proctor. As a young man, he worked in the coal mines and sold insurance for National Life Insurance Company, but enjoyed mostly being a contractor and building family homes. Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Bentley Lycans, his father, James Pate Lycans, his mother, Georgia Ferguson Lycans, and his brother, James Pate Lycans. Billy was in World War II stationed in the Philippines and later served in Korean War, being one of the most decorated West Virginians from the Korean War. He has four Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars and a Silver Star. Billy was a life member of The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was a Mason with the Crescent Lodge #32 AF&AM of Ceredo. He served as a commander in the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He purchased a VFD building in Wayne County that was being closed so the veterans would continue to have a place to gather. He loved his country and West Virginia. He was also an Eagle Scout and loved to fish and hunt. Billy loved playing music with his band, Billy Lycans and the Spring Valley Boys. He was blessed with the ability to play any instrument he picked up. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Joye Martin and her team, Home Based Primary Care, at the Veterans hospital. The team allowed him to stay at home for most of his care. He loved to have them come to the house where he shared stories of his life and experiences. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

CLARA A. ROWE, 76, of Kenova, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, W.Va. Clara is survived by her daughter, Johnna Stiltner, and her son, Phillip Rowe Jr.; two grandchildren, Shelbe and Dakota; her mom, Anna Lee Damron; six sisters and one brother; many cherished nieces and nephews; and special friends, Annie Mansbach, Suzie Lewis and Brenda Damron. Clara was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Damron Sr., her mother, Evelyn Kearns, her brother, Bill Damron, her niece, Terri Gail, and Nanny and Pop. A celebration of her life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Harmony Free Will Baptist Church, Wayne, W.Va. Special thanks to Dr. Kathy Saber, St. Mary's Hospital and Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

AGNES RUTH LYCANS, 87, of Lavalette, W.Va., reunited with her husband in the presence of the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2017. She was born July 15, 1929 at Stiltner, W.Va., the daughter of the late Lafe and Jettie Booton Maynard. Her husband of 64 years, James Garland Lycans, also preceded her in death, along with three brothers, Billy Charles Maynard, Hobert Maynard and Paul B. Maynard. Agnes was strong in her faith and worshiped with many congregations. She was also an avid quilter who enjoyed playing Bingo and cards with her family and friends. Left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Terri Lynn Copley (Ron) of Carrabelle, Fla., Shelley Ruth Maynard of Lavalette, W.Va., and Jetta Maureen Baumgardner of York, S.C.; six sons, James Garland Lycans Jr. (Connie) of Carthage, N.C., Richard Anthony Lycans of Chesapeake, Ohio, Roger Franklin Lycans of Huntington, W.Va., Dana Herald Lycans (Lisa Ann) of Lexington, N.C., Billy Michael Lycans (Annette) of Milton, W.Va., and Robert Matthew Lycans, also of Lavalette; 19 grandchildren, Melissa, Jason, Justin, Jaime, Adam, Tyler, Kristin, Amber, Jared, Amanda, Chase, Ayrton, Scottie, Zach, Ali, Joshua, Jessie, Andrea and Lafe; and 22 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are nieces and nephew Linda, Ardis and Charlie, whom she loved as her own; and special friend Lola Morris of Florida. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the St. Mary's Neuroscience staff. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Fred Ferguson and Doug Booton officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call after noon on Thursday at the funeral home. In addition to floral tributes, donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington in her name

WALTER S. LLOYD, 81, of Parma, Ohio, formerly of Wayne County, W.Va., died Jan. 31, 2017. He retired from Holland Trucking. Funeral service will be noon Monday, Murray Funeral Home, Creston, Ohio; burial in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Medina, Ohio. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

SHERRY LYNN McCULLEY OSBORNE, 64, of Ashland, widow of Elder John Osborne, died Jan. 31, 2017 at home. She was a retired Customer Service Manager at Wal-Mart. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Steen Funeral Home 13th Street Chapel; burial will follow at Kirby Flats Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. www.steenfuneralhome.com.

VANIE FARLEY, 90, of East Lynn, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born April 22, 1926 at Branchland, W.Va.., a daughter of the late Kenny and Angelina Eaves. Her husband, Macil Farley also preceded her in death along with one son, Orville Farley; two sisters, Lettie Eaves and Spicie Eaves; and three brothers, Orville Eaves, Leslie Eaves and Edward "Elbo" Eaves. She leaves behind one son Russell Farley of East Lynn; three brothers, Stanton (Joyce) Eaves East Lynn, Robert (Loveona) Eaves Huntington, and Kenneth (Marsha) Eaves East Lynn; and one sister, Thelma Sizemore of Wheelersburg, Oh.; one brother-in-law, Acie (Tennessee) Farley of Barboursville, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Vanie was loved by all and will be sadly missed. She was our " little angel" . Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother A. J. Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Cemetery. Friends called after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

ROGER LEE VANCE, 72, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, following a short illness. He was the son of the late Helen Berry Eckert and Audley L. Vance. Roger grew up in Huntington, W.Va., and was a graduate of KCU in Grayson, Ky. He served in the Air Force from 1963-1967. He was a member of the Huntington Christian Church on Auburn Road. He served as a missionary in Puerto Rico from November 1978 through June 1979. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jackie L. Vance of Huntington; two sons, Roger Douglas Vance of Union Town, Pa., and Robert Phillip Vance of Matthews, N.C.; two daughters, Robin Vance Adkins and her husband David Adkins of Wayne, W.Va., Heather Vance Garris and her husband Jimmy Garris of Ansted, W.Va.; a sister, Carol Eloise Vance Dement and her husband Jim Dement of South Charleston, W.Va.; a brother, Rodney A. Vance and his wife Marsha Vance of Port Richey, Fla.; a very special aunt, Juanita White of Summerville, S.C.; seven grandchildren, Jordan Tabor, Cody Tabor, TJ Adkins, Seth Adkins, Jacob Cameron, Haley Cameron and Kaitlyn Cameron; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted by Preacher Jeff Wickert at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017, at the Huntington Christian Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.