BILLIE K. SMITH, 69, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born November 9, 1947 at Stephenson, W.Va., a daughter of the late Clifton "Buck" and Phyllis Meadows. Her husband John K. Smith also preceded her in death along with one brother, Michael Meadows. Billie will always be remembered for her love of God and her generous heart. She leaves behind one daughter, Angela (Joey) Lawson of Genoa; and special friends Ed Griffin, who loved and cared for her dearly, Marsha Mattingly, of Huntington, W.Va., Billy Amrhein of Johnson City, Tenn. The funeral procession will leave Johnson Tiller Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2017 for graveside services on her property with Preacher Ronnie Ross officiating. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

MAE VIRGINIA STILTNER, 86, of Mallory, W.Va., formerly of Wayne, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. She was born on September 9, 1930, in Logan, a daughter of the late Albert Napier and Laura Talbert Napier. Mae was a homemaker and a member of Canada Chapel Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William "Tob" Stiltner, three sisters: Pauline Hall, Hazel Tabor and Bessie Napier, three brothers: Albert Jr., Arthur and William Napier, son-in-law, Max Parsons and granddaughter Mary Parsons. Survivors include two daughters: Paula Parsons and Frances Grimmett (Tracy) all of Logan, WV, five sons: William Stiltner Jr. (Cathy) of Fredricksburg, VA, Albert Stiltner (Brenda) of Lavalette, WV, Clyde Stiltner (Sadie) of Jackson, Ohio, John Stiltner (Peggy) of Logan, WV, and Douglas Stiltner (Nema) of Wayne, WV. She is also survived by a very special sister-in-law Dot Stiltner, 26 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Pastor Johnny Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at the Napier Cemetery, Wayne. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

RONNIE LEE FERGUSON, 70, of Dunlow, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, KY. He was born on September 4, 1946 at Dunlow, WV, a son of the late Richard Lee and Rebecca Marcum Ferguson Bradley. Ronnie was an accomplished musician that could play virtually anything placed in his hands. His love for music would bring his usually quiet personality to life. He was a self-employed mechanic and enjoyed fishing as well as working on antique cars. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife Laura Ferguson. Survivors include three daughters: Rebecca Lynn Stone of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Carrie Diane Ferguson of Gaylord, Michigan and Sherry Elaine Ferguson of Johannesburg, Michigan, a sister Nancy Stroud (Floyd) of King, North Carolina, two brothers: Joe Ferguson (Linda) of Dunlow, WV, and Emanuel Ferguson (Anna) of Huntington, WV, three grandchildren: Kaitlyn Marie Stone, Daniel Allen Mroz and David Ryan Ferguson and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday with funeral services following at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. A private family burial will follow at a later date.

Beloved husband and father, SATTIS GEORGE LANDIS, 81, of Wayne, W.Va., departed this world for his eternal life Friday, March 3, 2017, at Florida Waterman Hospital, Tavares, Fla. He was born March 22, 1935, at Kenna, W.Va., a son of the late Cleo and Vertie Landis. Two sisters and one brother also preceded him in death. Sattis served in the US Army, was retired from American Electric Power Company with 40 years of service, and a Deacon at Calvary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Frances Landis; two children, Joyce Gebhart and Jeffrey Sattis (Vicki) Landis; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one on the way. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., with Brother Harry Ramsey and Pastor Leo Scaggs and Brother Richard Childers officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Barboursville, with military honors provided by American Legion Post 93. Friends may call after noon Friday at the funeral home.

Forever in our hearts, Infant TEIGHLOR STEPHENS, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburg, Penn. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Delmas Christopher Marshall. Teighlor was deeply loved by her parents, Alyssa Marshall and Tyler Stephens of East Lynn, W.Va.; maternal grandparents, Bertha and Jennings Noble; paternal grandparents, Terry and Christina Stephens; and one sister, Addison Stephens. Private services will be held for family. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

LOUISE ROWE, 95 of Genoa, WV, went home to Jesus Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 pm Monday, March 6, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Tony Cox. Burial will follow at Rowe Family Cemetery in Genoa, WV. She was born September 19, 1921 in Genoa, WV, a daughter of the late Taylor and Rebecca Holland Cassidy. Louise was a hard working homemaker who enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family and singing. Also preceding her in death was her husband of over 50 years, Raymond Rowe; along with two granddaughters, Carol Rowe and Rayna Rowe, a great-granddaughter, Emma Sias and a son-in-law, Earl Ball. Survivors include four daughters, Pat Ball of Huntington, WV, Janice Napier of Wayne, WV, Connie Grubb of Genoa, WV, Josephine Adkins and husband, Roy of Midkiff, WV; three sons, Roger Rowe of WV, Robert Rowe and wife, Scheilla of Genoa, WV, James Rowe and wife, Carla of South Point, OH; thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

JESSIE LEE DAVIS, 92, of Willowick, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elders Glen Penix, Flem Arrowood, Glen Arrowood and Roger Dutton. Burial will follow at Arrowood-Dutton Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. He was born January 20, 1925, in Naugatuck, W.Va., a son of the late Harvey and Elander Hensley Davis. Jessie was a retired purchasing agent for General Motors. Also preceding him in death was his beloved wife whom he married December 6, 1947, Clara Dutton Davis, along with two sisters, Irene (Clyde) Blair and Maxidine Adkins (Bill Taylor). Although Jessie and Clara did not have children of their own, they played a role in raising two nephews, Earnest Oval Stanaford and Michael Lee Stanaford. They also enjoyed the privilege of being Mamaw and Papaw to Michelle Ann Stanaford (Ring) and Christina Marie Stanaford. They were blessed at the age of 69 to open their hearts and home to Mariah Marie Stanaford Trickey. She was the little girl they had always wanted. Survivors include a sister, Delcie (Davis) Elkins of Kenova, W.Va., and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

RONNIE CORNS, of Wayne, died March 7, 2018. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio; burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. www.timeformemory.com/hall.

GRACIE ADKINS PERRY, 97, of Lavalette, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Don Napier and Glen Kiah Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. She was born on February 21, 1920, at Logan, W.Va., a daughter of the late Cleveland and Charity Kimbler Adkins. Gracie was a member of Philadelphia United Baptist Church and formerly worked for Corbin Ltd. as a seamstress. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Perry. Survivors include her three sons, Douglas Adkins (Joyce), Clifton Adkins, all of Wayne, and Wilburn Adkins (Patty) of Lavalette; two sisters, Opal Jefferies of Wayne and Patty Ramey of Lavalette; two brothers, Danny Ramey of Logan and Perry Ramey Jr. of Wayne; eight grandchildren, Barry Douglas Adkins, Vicki Locklear, Raymond Adkins, Larry Adkins, Shana Gray, Joey Adkins, Chris Adkins and Helen Carter, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Gracie was blessed with many wonderful friends, family and neighbors whom she loved greatly. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the entire staff of Wayne Nursing and Rehab for their loving care of Gracie. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

GLEN STILTNER, 66, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 9, 2017. He was born October 22, 1950 at East Lynn, a son of the late Jennings and Bethel Ross Stiltner. One sister, Goldie Ross Pierce also preceded him in death along with three brothers, Albert Lee Stiltner, Kenneth Stiltner, and Darrell Ross. Glen loved fishing, raising a garden, and most importantly, his family. He leaves behind his loving wife, Michelle Stiltner; his children, Brittany Stiltner of Wayne, W.Va., Todd Goforth of Boone County, W.Va., Bethel Calloway, Glenna Root of Kendalville, Ind., Jessica Stiltner of Shipshewana, Ind., and Glen Allen Stiltner of Huntington, W.Va.; several grandchildren including two special grandsons who he raised, "Zia" Glen Stiltner and Landen Isaiah Stiltner. Also surviving are four sisters, Delila Davis, Georgia Maynard, Alice Adkins, all of East Lynn, and Joann Pierce of Milton, W.Va.; four brothers, Howard "Fuzzy" Stiltner of Seth, W.Va., Gerald Stiltner, David Stiltner, both of East Lynn, and Thurel Stiltner of Lavalette, W.Va.; his dear mother-in-law, Thelma Williams, whom always provided loving care; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors, whom he loved and cared for dearly. Funeral services will be conducted at1 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Osburn Cemetery. Friends may call after 11a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Donations to assist the family with final expenses are appreciated at www. johnsontillerfuneralhome.com.

CAROL SUE FINLEY, 70, of Wayne, W.Va., was called home by her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at her residence. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Elder Roger Maynard and Brother Paul Michael Booth officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born on April 5, 1946, in Wayne, a daughter of the late Joseph Hale and Mildred Booth Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son David Finley, and step-father Jay Jenkins. Survivors include three sons, Troy Finley (Michelle Cotton) of Commerce, Mich., William Finley of Wayne, James Finley (Ronda) of Wayne; four sisters, Linda Barker of Elyria, Ohio, Barbara Jean Hedler (Bill) of Highland, Mich., Judy Kinter of Elyria, Ohio, and Debbie Maynard of Elyria, Ohio. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Kyle Finley, Lauren Finley, Anthony Finley, Jeramey Finley and Brandon Finley. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home Chapel.

DENNIE JEFFERSON ADAMS, 59, of East Lynn, WV, died Monday, March 13, 2017 at Teays Valley Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00 am Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Roger Maynard and Brother Josh Jarrell. Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery in Genoa, WV. He was born February 1, 1958 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Billy and Lizzie Robertson Adams. Dennie was a retired Logger and was a member of the Local Labors #543. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Drema Kay Tomblin and her husband Ray and a grandson Travis Davis. Survivors include three daughters, Christine McCoy and husband, Billy of East Lynn, WV, Samantha Perry and husband, Michael of Genoa, WV; Cassidy Copley of Wayne, three sons, Lee Adams and companion, Rachel Talbert of Wayne, WV; Joshua Copley (Faith) of Marbone, WV, Gabriel Copley (Jessica) of Lavalette, a sister, Emma Wilson of East Lynn, WV; two brothers, Dwayne Adams and companion Emma Jean Matzdorff, whom was Dennie’s long time care giver, Billy Castle and wife, Billie Jean of Waverly, OH; 24 grandchildren, Trista and husband Justin Jarrell, Alex and Ricky Davis, Zachary McCoy, J.T. Merritt, Jaxton Stephens, Austin Lambert, Kaitlyn Perry, Tyler Perry, Ethan McComas, Harmony Adams (Cory McDonnie), Dennie Adams, Billy Adams, Nicole, Ella and Elva Lambert, Gavyn Perry, Payton Copley, Marty Copley, Emma Sturgell, Landon Sturgell, Blake and Trenton Copley, great grandchildren: Alivia and Caleb Jarrell, Charley McDonnie and one on the way; a very special nephew, Earl Wilson, Jr.; a host of other very special nieces and nephews and his special companion Martha "Sam" Billups. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 pm Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

CATHERINE BLANKENSHIP, 74, of Wayne, W.Va., died Monday, March 13, 2017, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2017, at the Oak Grove Church, Fort Gay, W.Va., by Brother Luther Dingess. Burial will follow at the Grimmett Mosley Cemetery, Paddle Creek. She was born November 11, 1942, in Accoville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ira Ed Vincell and Mae Matney Vincell. Catherine was a homemaker and member of the Big Lynn Church. Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Deborah Eldred; a grandson, Matthew Eldred; three nieces, Clara Elkins, Teresa Earp and Kay Grimmett. Survivors include three daughters, Kathy Simpkins (Clyde) of Lavalette, W.Va., Carrie Simpkins (Ronald) of Radnor, W.Va., Michelle Simpkins of Huntington, W.Va.; special daughter-in-law, Cassie Simpkins; three sons, Charles Simpkins (Cassie) of Wayne, W.Va., Curtis Simpkins of Cleveland, Ohio, Hank Simpkins of Dunlow, W.Va.; two special grandsons that she helped raise, Karl Lee Eldred and Franklin David Simpkins, both of East Lynn, W.Va.; four sisters, Joann Smith of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Linda Grimmett of Fort Gay, W.Va., Hazel Mosley (Willard) of Robinette, W.Va., Helen "Goldie" Wiley (Owen) of Ranger, W.Va.; four brothers, Leon Vincell of Barboursville, W.Va., Jimmy Vincell of Thomasville, N.C., Roy Vincell of Fort Gay, W.Va., Leonard Vincell of Thomasville, N.C.; 19 additional grandchildren, Priscilla Angel, Timothy, George, Chris, Shawn, Bobby, Pamela, Ellison, Matthew, Daniel, Eli, Alex, Elizabeth, Stephanie, Nicky, Alisha, Angel, Haley and Lani; two great-grandchildren on the way; brother-in-law, Daniel Boone Simpkins; special friends, Luther and Judy Dingess; and numerous step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday at the Oak Grove Church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DELTON COLLINS, 81, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born May 23, 1935 at Huntington, Delton was known for his generous heart and was eager to help his friends, as well as strangers. His beloved wife, Donna Jean Collins preceded him in death along with one son, Delton Edward Collins; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Bud Chapman; one granddaughter Tiffany Adkins; one grandson, Shawn Collins; one great grandson Delton "Cody" Collins; and a very special friend O’Dell Childers. He leaves behind, four children, Mary "Tiny" (Clyde) Pinson Mike (Betty) Collins, all of Wayne, Loretta "Nene" (Randy) Adkins of Huntington, W.Va., and Leroy (Sally) Collins, also of Wayne; 11 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Johnny Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Collins Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon on Friday.

SUSANNAH LAMBERT PREECE, of Kermit, W.Va., and Milton, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born November 3, 1941, in Welch, W.Va., to the late Charles "Boots" and Mattie Smith Lambert. In addition to her parents, Susannah was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Preece, and sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth Jean and Howard Lambert. Susannah was a graduate of Kermit High School and Concord College where she was an alumna of the Alpha Alpha chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. With 39 years' teaching experience, she retired as a Kermit Blue Devil from Mingo County Schools. She served as Democratic councilwoman for the Town of Kermit, was a lifetime member of the Kermit United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir and was a member of the United Methodist Women's Group. Susannah was also a member of the Kermit Area Woman's Club. As a devoted mother, she leaves behind her daughters, Tammy Hodge and her husband Bob of Kermit and Ann Sansom and her husband David of Milton. She was a steadfast and loving "GaGa" to her grandchildren, Kacyn Johann Horn, Madelyn "Maddie" Paige Sansom and McCain "Mack" Preece Lucas. Susannah is also survived by a sister, Lutherine Day of Gulfport, Fla. Her feline companion, Belle, is left behind as well. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the Kermit United Methodist Church with Brad Davis and Clyde Farley officiating. Burial will follow in Murphy Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2017, at the Warfield Chapel of Callaham Funeral Home in Warfield, Kentucky. Pallbearers include Tim Crum, Leslie Dillon, Dr. J.W. Endicott, Tyler Hodge, Brian Lucas and Bill Osendott. Honorary pallbearers are Randall Hatfield, Ronnie Hatfield, Kent Hoke and Byron Thornton Jr. Arrangements under the direction of the Callaham Funeral Home in Inez, Kentucky.

DARRELL RICHARD RAMEY, 68, of Lavalette, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. He was born March 1, 1949 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late James and Ethel Ramey. One daughter, Bethany Ramey also preceded him in death, along with two brothers, Don Ramey and David Ramey. Darrell was Vietnam veteran, who served in the U.S. Army and was an auto mechanic. He also attended Faith Freewill Baptist Church, Lavalette. He leaves behind his loving wife Pamela Ramey; two daughters, Sam (Jerry) Robinson, and Lizzie Ramey of Lavalette; five sons, Michael Ramey, James Ramey both of Huntington, Ethan (Tiffany) Ramey of Barboursville, W.Va., Jacob Ramey, and JimBob Ramey, both of Lavalette; and several grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers Dale Ramey, and Carlos (Tammy) Ramey all of Genoa; one sister Carolyn (Scott) Chandler of Wayne; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Faith Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Ray Williamson and Brother Charlie Spears officiating. Burial will follow in the Burke Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. The family requests that anyone who works in the automotive industry wear their uniform in honor of Darrell. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ramey family.

WEN MARCUM, 88, of Fort Gay, widower of Patty Ann Frazier Marcum, died March 15, 2017 in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He retired from the C&O Railroad and the Nickel Plant. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, New Friendship Church, Rock Castle Creek, Martin County, Ky. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, Ky.; burial following in Doss Cemetery, Fort Gay. Visitation will be two hours before service Saturday at the funeral home.

EDWARD ISAACS, 92, of East Lynn, died March 15, 2017 in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, W.Va.; burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Godby, W.Va. Visitation will be one hour before service at the funeral home.

CLYDE MONROE WALLER, 81, of Ceredo, died March 16, 2017. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home; burial at Crescent Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

STELLA PERRY MAYO, 86, formerly of Wayne County, widow of Shelby Mayo, died March 17, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. She and her husband were missionaries. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne; burial following in Mayo Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before service at the funeral home.

A memorial and graveside service for ANITA ADKINS, 79, of Palatka, Fla., who died Dec. 29, 2016, and her daughter PATRICIA GILBERT, 57, of Hawthorne, Fla., who died Jan. 13, 2017, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of arrangements.

ARTHUR WELLINGTON SMITH, 94, of Lavalette, WV, beloved Dad, "Poppa" and great-grandfather, and a real friend to many, went to be with the Lord, our Savior, on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastor Bob Talbert officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery at Wayne. Arthur was born June 18, 1922, in Wayne County, a son of the late Charles and Bertha McGinnis Smith. He was a retired butcher and car salesman for several businesses in Huntington, most notably Moses Pontiac. He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army, serving his country during World War II. He was a member of Mays Chapel United Methodist Church and a past volunteer at the Veterans Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Arthur was an amazing man with many talents; his best was making folks laugh. He never met a stranger and was always willing to talk a while with anyone. His loving wife of 60 years, Emily Frances Ray Smith, preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were brothers, Harry Smith, Frank Smith, Sam Smith, Earl Smith and Kenneth Smith, as well as two sisters, Elizabeth Adkins and Faye Davis. He is survived by three daughters, Connie (Darol) Kendrick and Sallie (Dudley) Dickerson, all of Lavalette, W.Va., and Janie (Rev. David) Thompson of Beverly, W.Va. Surviving are five grandchildren, Aimee (Nate) Jackson, Jason (Misti) Queen and Jennifer Webb, all of Lavalette, W.Va., Dr. Aaron S. (Tracy) Kendrick of Louisa, Ky., and Allison (Josh) Hatfield of Catlettsburg, Ky. There are eight great-grandchildren, Tyler, Marcus and Marley Webb, Logan, Lindsay and Reagan Queen, and Lilee Jackson, all of Lavalette, W.Va., and Chase Kendrick of Louisa, Ky. The family extends special thanks and love to caregiver, Sharon Dishman, nephews, Porter and "Tick" Adkins, and his dog, "Baby Doll," for always being by his side, and also to his neighbors, June and Gary Thompson. In addition, special thanks to the Huntington VA Medical Center, home nurse, Kaylyn Williams of Louisa, Ky., Tudor's Biscuit World in Lavalette, and Huntington Health and Rehabilitation. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.

KAREN B. BLANKENSHIP, 70, of Wayne, WV, died Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Minister Roger Perry. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born June 10, 1946 in Wayne, a daughter of the late Burl and Lucy Dean Blankenship. Karen was a retired school teacher for Wayne County Board of Education where she taught at East Lynn School for most of those years. She was also a member of the Bethesda Baptist Church as well as a member of 4-H. Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Evelyn Tony (Don) and Jacqueline "Hilda" Waggoner (Les); and a brother, Larry N. Blankenship. Survivors include two sisters, Elenor B. Fry and husband, Andrew J. IV. of East Lynn, WV, Sally B. Moore and husband, Sherman of Paplin, VA; a sister-in-law, Dottie Blankenship of Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews all of whom she loved like her own. The family would like to thank the staff of Grayson Assisted Living and Cabell Huntington Hospital for the care and support shown to Karen and her family. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made in Karen’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

JERRY LEE RUSSELL, 62, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Travis Perry. Burial will follow at Adkins Cemetery on Little Lynn Creek Road in East Lynn, W.Va. He was born January 19, 1955, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Truman and Gladys Davis Russell. Jerry was a retired school bus driver for the Wayne County Board of Education with 40 years of service. He was also a lifetime cattle farmer and Deacon of the Rush Branch Church. Also preceding him in death were two sisters, Janet Russell and Mary Justice and husband Roy; four brothers, Clifford, David, Daniel and Truman Russell Jr. Surviving to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Kathern Finley Russell; two daughters, Nancy Jo Staats and husband Jason of Culloden, W.Va., and Karen Marie Christian and husband Jarrod of East Lynn, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Haylee and Kamron Christian, Joseph and Elizabeth Swain; stepchildren, Patrick Finley and Marissa Finley; step-grandchildren, Victoria Finley, Alexa and Levi Perry, Aiden Hall and Cole Pierce; sisters, Gladys Ferguson and husband Ralph of New Boston, Mich., Betty 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, Jimmy Russell of Wayne, W.Va., Jackie 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 MICU Doctors and nurses at St. Mary's Medical Center and the doctors at HIMG for their excellent care during Jerry's final days. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

CHARLES HENRY MILLS, 69, of Wayne, WV, died Monday, March 20, 2017 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Roger Perry. Burial will follow at Mills Cemetery, Wayne, WV. He was born March 5, 1947 in Wayne, WV, a son of Cullie and Ester May Luxmore Mills. Charles was a welder/fitter for Babcock and Wilcox and a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. His wife, Fredia Gail Mills also preceded him in death, along with a son, Ronnie Keith Mills; four sisters, Freda Mills-Price, Ester Sue Jaques, Dena Ruth Mills and Crystal Rene Mills. Survivors include three sons, Charles Jody Mills of Rittman, OH, Jeffrey Adam Mills of Washington and Mark Todd Mills of Norton, OH; six sisters, Betty Jo Browning , Lois Young, Lyna G. Shultz, Judy Rosemary Cecil, Bertha Jean Neal, Rebecca Lee Layne; five brothers, Truman Cullie Mills, John Rodney Mills, Harry Glen Mills, Lewis Samuel Mills, Luther Mark Mills; and nine grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

DWIGHT VANCE, 67, of Prichard, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. He was born July 25, 1949 in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late Lilia and Owen Vance, Jr. One sister, Elsie "Susie" Hager, also preceded him in death. Dwight proudly served in the United States Army and was a retired tool and die maker. He attended Beulah Freewill Baptist Church and loved farming. Survivors include his loving wife, Linda Vance; his daughter Theresa Lynn (Alberto) Sanchez; three grandchildren, Joshua, Maria, and Tatsiana; and one great grandson, Aurelio Sanchez, all of Richardson, Tex.; Also surviving are three brothers, Hi (Cora) Vance of West Hamlin, W.Va., Cecil (Dorothy) Vance of Berea, Ky., and Edgar Vance of Branchland, W.Va.; three sisters, Ruthie (Dan) Bustos of Hurricane, W.Va., Fannie (Richard) Casey of Milton, W.Va., and Georgie (Johnny) Harris of Branchland; special friends Estel Moore, Phillip Finley, and Gary Queen; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Gary Queen and John Harris officiating and military honors performed by the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova. Burial will follow at Queen’s Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

ONA FAYE HERALD, 75, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017, at King's Daughters Medical Center. Ona was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and granny. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kelly and Hulda Fry Williamson; one brother, Harvey Williamson; and two infant sisters, Ida Pink and Narvey Williamson; father and mother-in-law, Sam and Ollie Belle Corns Herald; four brothers-in-law, Clarence, Jennings, David Herald and Carter Williamson; two sisters-in-law, Anne Williamson and Jewell Williamson. Those left to grieve her absence include her loving husband of 55 years, John R. Herald; two daughters, Kay Herald and Angela Chadwick (Mike); two sons, John Marvin Herald and Gregory Scott Herald (Tammi); three loving grandsons, James Andrew Stafford, Michael Trevor Chadwick and Gregory Scott Herald II; one special granddaughter, Katie Anne Chadwick; four very special great-grandchildren, Abbigail, Kadance, Brendan and her unborn great-granddaughter, Kayleigh Renee Stafford. Ona also leaves behind three brothers and their wives, James (Freda), AJ (Doris) and Melvin Williamson, along with one sister, Della (Al) Neace; two brothers-in-law, Roy Herald (Brenda), Clyde Herald (Geraldine), and two sisters-in-law, Mary Williamson (James) and Grace Williamson (Paul); along with many nieces, nephews and close friends. Ona will be missed by all who knew her and will continue to be the light of her family. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Brothers Larry Davis and Woody Jude officiating. Burial will follow at the Herald Corns Cemetery, Crum. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Ona's sons, grandsons and her dear friend, Jeremy Leslie, will serve as pallbearers.

WETZEL LEE BELLOMY, 56, of Midkiff, W.Va., husband of Kathy Bellomy, died March 24, 2017 in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne; burial following in Watson Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours before service at the funeral home.

EMMITT LARRY ROSS, 64, of Genoa, WV, found his resting place with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Pastor Michael Dillon, Joe Dixon and Randy May officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Larry was born on March 14, 1953 in East Lynn, WV, a son of the late Emmitt Ross and Ona Adams Ross. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a very special father-in-law, Roy Ramey. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Deidre "DeDe" Ramey Ross, a loving son, Josh Ross and two wonderful daughters; Stacey Ross and Kelly Cooper (Steve), two grandchildren, Kurt Chastian and Sara Burton. He is also survived by a brother, Jeff Ross (Darlene), three sisters; Kathie Ferguson (Ron), Patty Ross and Cora Mead (Dale), very special mother-in-law, Annie Ramey and several nieces and nephews. Larry worked in the Auto Body Industry for many years and owned and operated an Insurance Adjusting Agency (PDA) as well. He attended Harmony Freewill Baptist Church. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Cabell Huntington Hospital along with Dr. Davis. Pallbearers will include Jason Mead, Jim Rice, Scott Barnes, Randall May, Justin Ramey, Jarod Ramey, Cody Crabtree and two special friends Dale Barker and Britt Mills. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

DORKIS SUE MARSHALL, 71, of Wayne, WV, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital, Mount Vernon, Kentucky. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at Greasy Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. She was born June 18, 1945 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Tracy and Anna Bell Adkins Pack. Dorkis was a supervisor for Stepping Stones and was a member of Echo United Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, L.C. Pack and Wilkie Pack. Survivors include her husband, Gene Marshall; two daughters, Jeanie Marshall and Ginger Tomblin both of Wayne, WV; two sisters, Myrtle Flint and husband, William, Chloe Javins; a brother, Delbert Pack and wife, Wanda; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Nelson and Raven Tomblin, all of Wayne, WV. Friends may call from one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

NELLA FAE SANDERS MILLS, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. She was born on May 16, 1932, a daughter of the late Ollie Wilson and Oma Merritt Sanders. Nella was a homemaker and a member of Beech Fork Chapel Church for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Clarence Mills; five brothers, James Hubert Sanders and wife Jean, Millard Milton Sanders and wife Audline, Ollie Wilson Sanders II, Henry Howard Sanders and Clarence Wilson Sanders; four sisters, Macie Mae Carter and husband Loranzie Dowell, Opal Marie Martin and husband William Eugene, Eunice Lee Adkins and husband Willard and Kathleen Yvonne Wilson and husband Charlie. Survivors include her two sons, Clarence Douglas Mills and wife Ginetta and Jerry Allen Mills, all of East Lynn, W.Va.; daughter, Dora Darlene Wilson and husband Billy of Genoa, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Billy L. Wilson II and wife Elisha of Genoa, Stephanie Dawn Acord and husband Michael of Prichard, Aaron Douglas Mills and Teresa, Sarah Susan Mills and husband Jerry, all of East Lynn; four great-grandchildren, Billy L. Wilson III and Elijah Ross Wilson, both of Genoa, Hannah Fae Elizabeth Thompson and Timothy James Thompson, both of Prichard; a brother, Carl Austin Sanders of Hendersonville, Tennessee, and a sister, Charlotte Ann Maynard and husband Eugene of Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Ann Sanders of Chicago, Illinois, and DeWanda Sanders of Wayne. She was loved by her many nieces that drove for miles to see her. A special thanks to her niece who helped all through her sickness, Teresa Grigsby, and also to her nieces, nephews, cousins and additional family members. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Queen officiating. Burial will follow at the Sanders Cemetery, Nestlow. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

TENNIE GINETTA (CARROLL) MILLS, 54, of East Lynn, W.Va., arrived safely in the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Born April 8, 1962, a daughter of the late William "Bill" Wesley and Inez Wilson Carroll, Ginetta was an experienced homemaker, a loving mother, a beautiful wife, an adored grandmother, special sister and humorous aunt to her family. Also preceding her in death were sisters, Rosetta Carroll and Patricia Lynn Barbe; brother, Wesley Lee Carroll; nieces, Jennifer Gene Adkins and Elisha Renee Wilson; and parents-in-law, Clarence and Nella Fae Mills. Ginetta is survived by her husband of 36 years, Clarence Douglas Mills; one daughter, Stephanie Dawn (Michael) Acord of Prichard, W.Va.; one son, Aaron Douglas (Teresa) Mills of East Lynn, W.Va.; grandchildren, Hannah Fae Elizabeth Thompson and Timothy James "TJ" Thompson, both of Prichard, W.Va.; sisters, Loretta Carroll (Bo Collins) of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Starlena (Paul) Rigsby of Catlettsburg, Ky.; brothers, Thomas Carroll of Genoa, W.Va., Dale Carroll of Wayne, W.Va., and Birdie Carroll, also of Genoa, W.Va.; and several in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, friends and loved ones too numerous to count. The Mills Family would like to thank Terry and Joyce Sanders and Teresa Y. Grigsby just for being there with us, along with the staff of Cabell Huntington Hospital for the care and devotion given to Ginetta when she was sick. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Billy L. Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Sanders Cemetery, Nestlow. W.Va. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

BARBARA ANN THOMPSON, age 72, of Milton, Fla., passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She was born in in Prichard, West Virginia, on May 8, 1944, to the late Hubert Hatten and Alberta Blake Hatten. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Peggy (Bud) Stapleton. Survivors include her beloved husband of 55-½ years, Fred A Thompson; her daughter, Melody Michener (Eric): two grandsons, Chance Michener and Ezra Michener; her sister, Betty Hazlett; nieces, nephews and cousins and her animal babies, Katie (dog), and Coffee and Cocoa (her cats). Fred's job in construction brought him and his family to Milton, Fla., in 1979, where they presently live. Barbara worked for 13 years as a Santa Rosa County Bus Driver. She loved being outdoors and working in her yard, planting flowers, landscaping and gardening. She would stay outside until dark. She loved her grandsons very much and loved spending time with them. She traveled with Fred state to state during the summers when Melody was out of school. Fred and Barbara met in high school and were married in 1961. Barbara was a special wife, mother and Grammer. There was a Celebration of Life Monday, April 3, 2017, at National Cremation & Burial Society with Pastor Mike Wiggins officiating. Interment followed in Memory Park cemetery. The family would like to thank Regency Hospice and Pine Terrace Church for their help during this time and our wonderful friends and family for reaching out. National Cremation & Burial Society of Milton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

VIRGIL RAY PACK, 79, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2017. He was born December 16, 1937 at Wayne, a son of the late Drewie and Myrtle Pack. His brother Jennings Pack also preceded him in death, along with two sisters, Lois Russell and Phyllis Pack. Virgil was a U.S. Navy Veteran who retired from Astro, but best known in the community for his time employed at the Wayne Wal-Mart. He was witty, enjoyed joking, and dearly loved his family. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Sue Casteel Pack; three sons, Stephen (Carol) Lycans, Kevin (Christine) Lycans, and Kenneth "Marc" (Dana) Pack; one daughter, Tina Fliger, all of Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters Wanda Kuhel of Ohio, Iris Bivins of Georgia, Suzie Lehman of Oh., and Jeffery Bailey of East Lynn, W.Va.; three brothers, Roger Pack of Branchland, W.Va., Drewie Pack "Jr." of Oh., and Hubert Pack of Branchland; special four-legged friend Mickey; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Jerry Casteel and Larry Casteel officiating. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

DAVID BRUCE ADKINS, 48, of Chesapeake, Ohio, formerly of Wayne, WV, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at his residence. He was born on December 3, 1968 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Delmer and Mae Lane Adkins. David worked for his own repossession company, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. David also was passionate about rescuing animals. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmer and Mae Lane Adkins and one brother, Steven Wayne Adkins. Survivors include two children, Delmer Bruce Adkins and Mae Katherine Adkins both of Huntington, WV, three sisters, Bonnie Sias and husband Herbie "Jr" of Huntington, WV, Sue Brooks and husband Frank and Valerie Adkins, all of Wayne, WV, one brother, Tom Adkins and wife Kelly of Lavalette, WV, 12 nieces and nephews and 9 great nieces and nephews, one very special great niece, Danielle Adkins and a very special great nephew Tyler Paugh. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Brother Brandon Vansickle officiating. Burial will follow at the Adkins Cemetery, Wayne. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.