OBITS - APRIL, 2017

OLINE PERDUE ADKINS of Wayne fell asleep to wake with Jesus on Saturday, April 1, 2017. She was born June 25, 1925, to the late Zeri and Blanche Wellman Perdue. Her husband, Harold R. Adkins, also preceded her in death along with her brothers, Oddra, Novice, Muss and Calvin Perdue, and her sisters, Arbutus Hutchinson, Hope Cade, Jewell Hazelett, Velva Rice and Clysta Perdue. She is survived by her nieces whom she cared for as daughters, Teonia Ramey and Andrea (Kent) Savage; their children, Andy (Christie) Ramey, Chanda Ramey and Natasha Rayfield; her grandbabies, Shawn, Brookie, Lakara and Seth Ramey and Zackary Rayfield; and many nieces and nephews. Oline enjoyed working at Houdaille until their shutdown, but most of all she loved Big Creek Baptist Church, of which she was a lifelong member. She would want to send special thanks to Sandy Bellomy, Bill Morrison and the Stepp family. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Mt. Vernon Cemetery with Pastor Matthew Stepp officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Vernon Cemetery Fund c/o Richard Mullens, 135 Bloss Branch Road, Lavalette, WV 25535. "We will miss you Leenie."

DEBORAH KAY PAULEY, 61, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born February 2, 1956 at Wayne, W.Va., she was a homemaker and a member of the Apostolic New Life Tabernacle. Preceding her in death was her father, Brady Pauley, and one brother, David Pauley. She leaves behind her mother, Dorothy Watkins Pauley of Lavalette, W.Va.; her significant other William Barrett of Wayne; one brother Clinton (Judy) Pauley of Lavalette; and special cousins, nieces, and nephews whom she loved dearly. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the Apostolic New Life Tabernacle with Pastor John Hickey officiating. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Private burial will be held at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Pauley family. Donations are suggested in Deborah’s name to Apostolic New Life Church c/o Pastor John Hickey 3440 German Ridge Road Huntington, WV 25701

STANLEY “BRENT” LESTER, 65, of Wayne, W.Va., was welcomed into Heaven by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was born September 18, 1951 at Louisa, Ky., a son of the late Ralph and Gladys Lester. Also preceding him in death were brothers, Joe Lester, and Ralph Curtis Lester; sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and James Blankenship; niece Mary Elizabeth Blankenship; and nephew Bo Brooks. Brent was a member of Harmony Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving ex-wife and forever companion, Bonnie Lester of Wayne; three nephews Jimmy (Barb) Blankenship of Kenova, W.Va., Steve Hardwick (Rebecca) of Scott City, Mo., and Michael Walker of North Carolina; six nieces, Brenda (Don) Smith, Gloria Ferguson, Sharon Brooks, Nancy (Robert) Nutter all of Huntington, Rita (Tom) Tanis of Prichard, W.Va., and Karen (Justin) Osborne of Wayne; six great nephews, John (Mandie) Blankenship, Timothy (Beth) Tanis, Robert Nutter, Chris (Samantha) Blankenship, and Jeremy Smith, all of Huntington, and Brian (Leigh Ann) Brooks of Milton, W.Va.; three great-nieces, Sarah (Jeremy) Mount of Ona, W.Va., Heather Ferguson and Natalie Nutter of Huntington; five great-great nieces Riley Mount, and Britney Davis of Ona, Tatum Smith, Millie Blankenship, of Huntington, and Autumn Brooks of Milton; aunt and uncle Patty and Bob Fleming of Ft. Gay, W.Va.; sister-in-law Connie Hardwick of Wayne; brother-in-law Mike Walker of North Carolina; a host of special cousins and numerous friends that were like family to Brent. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Dillon and Brother Bill Stiltner officiating. Burial will follow in the Bartram Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

GEORGE RICHARD "RICK" NELSON II, 41, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Jeff Lycans officiating. Private burial will follow at a later date. Rick was born on July 23, 1975, at Huntington, W.Va., a son of George R. Nelson and Josie Haney Nelson of Wayne. He was an electrician for Ardent Services. Rick is preceded in death by his grandfather, Harrison Nelson, and grandmother, Della Mae Haney. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Julie Zenowicz Nelson, and a daughter, Lauren Pyper Nelson, both of Lavalette; a sister, Della Nelson Tuttle (Jeremy) of Lexington, Ky.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Claire Bias (Terry), Heather Collins (Jerry) and Erin Pack (Erik); mother- and father-in-law, Ken and Marsha Zenowicz; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held from noon until service time Saturday at the funeral home. The family requests that friends and family prepare a handwritten memory of Rick for them to cherish.

ROBERT GLEN REYNOLDS, 81, of Wayne, WV passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kenny Cade officiating. Burial will follow at the Reynolds Cemetery, Wayne. He was born on November 15, 1935 at Lavalette, WV, a son of the late Robert Jennings Reynolds and Eulah Maxine White Reynolds. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane Pinson Reynolds and a brother John Wesley Reynolds. He was a United States Army Veteran. Robert spent 20 years in the grocery business at Pennyfare and Pea Ridge I.G.A. in Barboursville and was a driver for L.J. Navy trucking for 33 years. Survivors include his daughter, Tammy Dillon (Vince), two sons, Robert Scott Reynolds (Sharon Kaye) and Jonathon Glen Reynolds (Amanda) all of Wayne, WV, three sisters, Betty Thompson (William) of Chesapeake, Ohio and Mildred Cade (Kenneth) and Genevieve Frasher (Tony) all of Wayne, WV, and one brother, Chester Reynolds (Carrie) of Proctorville, Ohio. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; Landon, Major and Kayedan Reynolds, Nathan Scott Reynolds, Alisha Nicole Marcum, Ashley, Adam and Aaron Napier and five great- grandchildren. Visitation will be held from noon until service time Thursday at the funeral home.

MILDRED “MILLY” KAREN JOSEPH, 49 of Morehead City, NC, formerly of Kenova, WV passed away on April 4, 2017 at her home. She was born on September 8, 1967 in Huntington, WV; a daughter of Mont L. Stepp and Rita Gail (Bowens) Stepp. She was a nurse at the NC State Correctional Facility. Milly was preceded in death by her sister, Ladonna Faye Stepp. She leaves behind her parents and her daughter, Miranda Lea Joseph. Graveside service for Milly will be conducted on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 12 p.m. at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, WV with Pastor Chris Day officiating. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is assisting the family.

SAMMIE MICHAEL RAY NICELY, 25, of Branchland, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Jason Salmons officiating. He was born on January 25, 1992, in Huntington, a son of Howard Ray Nicely (Libby) of Branchland, W.Va., and Lena Mae Lucas of the United Kingdom. He worked as a mariner for Superior Marine of South Point, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Renee Nicely, Uncle James Lucas and Grandmother Clara Jane Adkins Dillon. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Sophia Nichole Nicely of Wayne; sisters, Racheal Nichole Nicely of Huntington and Cara Marie Dello of Wales, UK; brother, Anthony Brad Nicely (Laura) of Branchland, W.Va.; half-sisters, Melissa Sue Beatty (Scott) of Columbia, S.C., and Cayla Lacy Dawn Watts of Branchland, W.Va.; half- brother, Roman Edward Watts of Prichard; grandparents, Barbara and Sammie Queen, Harold Ray Nicely (Karen); a special nephew, Anthony Brad Jr.; cousin and best friend, Shawn Moore; a host of nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Ronnie (Nikki) Spry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Morris Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

ETHEL ELAINE McKENZIE THOMPSON, 70, of Lauren, S.C., born February 13, 1947, went to be with the Lord April 5, 2017, after a long illness. She was born in Teays Valley, West Virginia, and lived most of her life in Kenova, W.Va. She was daughter of Estell and Laura Jarrell McKenzie. She was employed for many years at Cabell Huntington Hospital and worked for Kmart and Meijer department stores. She graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Gary Wooton and Russell Thompson; four sisters, Judy McKenzie, Mary Osburn, Rosealie Keith and Rebecca McKenzie; one brother, Glenn McKenzie. She is survived by her son, Lonnie Wooton of Indianapolis, Ind.; four grandchildren, Natashia Morton, Heidi Wooton, Cody (Brook) Wooton and Hayley Wooton; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Beatrice McSorley of South Point, Ohio, Carol (Charles) Nichols of Kenova, W.Va., Nancy (Jacob) Kennedy of Cambridge, Ohio, Sherry (Richard) Douglass of Cummings, Ga.; two brothers, Thomas (Neva) McKenzie of Cattlettsburg, Ky., Wayne (Sue) McKenzie of Barberton, Ohio. Burial will be at Dock's Creek Cemetery at a later date.

TROY LEE BLOCK, 70, of Fort Gay, died April 6, 2017 at his residence. He was a laborer. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com.

GUY LEE TRENT, 91, of Wayne, WV passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born on October 8, 1925 a son of the late Don and Vannie Brown Trent. He was a Church of Christ member and an Air Force veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Oxley Trent; an infant daughter, Tiny Trent; two brothers, Herald and Hubert Trent and his sister Shirley. Survivors include his loving wife of 15 years, Delores Jean Watts Trent; two sons, Anthony Trent (Vickie) of Thomasville, NC and Rusty Trent (Paula) of Wallburg, NC; two step-sons, Bruce Watts (Manan) and Jr. Koster (Carole) both of Wayne, WV; one sister Mary Hatfield of Gilbert, WV; two brothers, Earl David (Doris) and Harry Trent both of Gilbert, WV; sixteen grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous additional in laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Thomasville Funeral Home Chapel, Thomasville, NC with visitation two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at Holly Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, North Carolina.

MELVIN LEE HOUCK, 86, of Huntington, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017, at Madison Park, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Ralph Houck. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. He was born April 22, 1930, in Huntington, a son of the late Mervin Allen and Elizabeth Conley Houck. Melvin was a 1950 graduate of Vinson High School and was a member of Jackson Avenue Church of God Holiness and Crook Chapel Church. He was a Veteran of the US Navy, having served in active duty then coming back to Huntington to serve at the US Naval Reserve Training Center, and he retired from the VA Hospital. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova. Melvin was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Crescent Lodge 32 AF&AM of Ceredo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Marie Counts Houck, second wife, Effie Mae Pickett Taylor Houck, and a brother, Ronnie Houck. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and James Michael Asbury; grandchildren, Claude Michael Asbury and Molly Marie Asbury; great-granddaughter, Brittany Marie Asbury; brothers, Eugene Ralph Houck, Gary Houck and Russell Houck; second wife Effie's children, David Taylor and Jim Taylor; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

DARRIN JAY VANCE, 52, of East Lynn died April 8, 2017. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va.; burial will follow in Watson Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. www.handleyfh.com.

WAYNE MAYNARD, 87, of Wayne, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born May 22, 1929, in Wayne County, a son of the late Marcus and Goldie Workman Maynard. His wife, Ruby Jewell Duty Maynard, also preceded him in death. Wayne was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War and retired from the Huntington Museum of Art. He leaves behind five children, Thelma (Brian) Nicely, Denny (Karen) Maynard, Jeffery Maynard, all of Huntington, Steve (Linda) Maynard of Ft. Gay, W.Va., and Thelma Rene Rowe of Chesapeake, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Jessica (Raymond) Abbott, Kristian Burns, Amanda Maynard, Zachary Nicely, Ashley (Joey) Clay, Jeremy (Beth) Maynard, Tyler Maynard, Faith Ann Maynard and Andy Rowe; and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Paul W. Maynard, Everette L. Maynard and James F. Maynard; three sisters, Rinda Duncan, Dorothy Fowler and Wanda Caldwell; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Maynard Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the service. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cabell Huntington Hospital and Hospice of Huntington.

EMMA JEAN MILLS, 77, of Huntington, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 9, 2017, from her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Chapman's Mortuary with Pastor Larry A. Greene officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova. Emma was born October 26, 1939, in Huntington, a daughter of the late John and Rosa Lee McClaskey Blake. Five sisters and three brothers also preceded her in death. She was retired from the Department of Human Services as a social worker. Emma was a member of River Cities Community Church. Survivors include her husband, Roger L. Mills of Huntington; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Rena Blake of Huntington; two grandchildren, Michelle Slone of Huntington and Eric Blake and his wife Kristin Blake of Huntington; a brother, Edgar "Pete" Blake of Huntington; and two great-grandsons, that were her life, Devin Slone and Ethan Blake. Friends may visit with family 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Chapman's Mortuary, and condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." On April 10, 2017, our father, grandfather and friend, JAMES THOMAS "JIM" WARD SR., went home to be with the Lord. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Alma Jean Hazlett Ward. Together they have three children, Janice (Dan) Newman, James (Dovie) Ward and Carol (Mike) Ronk. They were blessed with seven grandchildren, Jason and Brianna Newman, Kasey Ward, Megan and Mandie Ronk and Ben and Emily, and one great-grandson, Laine. He is also survived by one brother, John Ward, and one sister, Mary Edwards. Jim was a former pastor who loved to go to church and praise his Savior and sing in the choir. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with visitation one hour before service. Brother Randall Robertson and Brother Tim Rose will be officiating. Burial at Cloise Hatten Cemetery, Centerville Road, Prichard. Rollins Funeral Home is in charge of services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gideons International. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

JOHN MARK NICHOLS, 63, of Kenova, WV passed away on April 10, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born on November 18, 1953 in Kenova, WV; a son of Charles “Buck” Nichols and Lois Carol McKenzie Nichols. John is survived by his parents; and his son, Jason Lee Nichols and his daughter- in- law, Duska Leann Nichols. Also surviving are his four grandchildren: Tyler Lee Nichols, Keirstin Elizabeth Nicole Nichols, Kaylie Renae Nichols and Jaiden Marie Nichols; and his siblings, Lois Jean Moore, Marsha Lucas Bertram, Charles Nichols and Jeff Nichols. His wishes were to be cremated so Tri-State Cremation Society will assist with his cremation. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit his tribute page at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com. to leave online condolences or memories for the family.

VICIE STATON WETHY, 88, of Dunlow, W.Va., died Monday, April 10, 2017 at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, Ky. She was born October 25, 1928 in Varney, Ky., a daughter of the late Oscar and Cordelia Williamson Stanley. Also preceding her in death was her husband Johnny Staton in 1960 and her husband Vince Wethy in 1991, along with one son, Jimmie Lee Staton, and one great grandson, Alexander. She is survived by four daughters, Lona (Troy) Stroud of Dunlow, Marie (Richard) Stacy of Crum, W.Va., Loretta (Bill) Meadows of Brookfield, Ga., and Illene (Billy) Newsome of Louisa; one son Danny (Sandra) Staton of Belleville, Mich.; special daughter-in-law, Juanita Staton of Michigan; 15 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2017 at the Silver Creek Church, Crum, with Rev. Dale Crum and Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Kentucky with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

JAMIE GENE PETERS, 58, of Hurricane, W.Va., passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 pm Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV by Pastor Doug Minton. Burial will follow at Thompson Family Cemetery, Genoa, WV. He was born November 28, 1958 in Bowling Green, OH, a son of Shirley Glenna Thompson Peters of Hurricane and the late James Edward Peters. Jamie previously worked as a truck driver and roofer. Additional survivors include a son, Jamie Lee Peters; a sister, Sondra Lee Peters Rice; 2 brothers, Glenn Peters and Darrell Peters; two grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call from 10:00 am until service time at Morris Funeral Home.

LEORA RUTH EAGLESTON, 89, of Ceredo, passed away on April 11, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born on October 10, 1927 in Ceredo, WV; a daughter of William Lewis Eagleston and Cleo Garland Malcolm. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: Paul Eagleston, Mordecai Eagleston, Robert Eagleston, Nancy Heaton, Franklin Eagleston, Edward Eagleston, Beulah Evans, Beatrice Wellman and Kathleen Porter. She is survived by her many nieces and nephews. Leora was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. Funeral services for Leora will be conducted by Pastor Rodney Hale on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 3 p.m. at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with visitation from 1 - 3 p.m. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, WV.

RICHARD BRUCE BOARD, 67, of Lavalette, widower of Donna Sue Board, died April 13, 2017 at home. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Chapman's Mortuary with Pastor Carl Lovins officiating. Burial will be in Plybon Cemetery. He was born July 27, 1949, in Fort Knox, Ky., a son of the late Clifton Harrison and Dorothy Louise Rader Board. In addition to his parents, he had a son, Jeffrey Addison Board, and a sister, Donna Mills, precede him in death. He retired as a welder and assembler from J.H. Fletcher Company. Richard was a member of First Huntington Christian Baptist Church of God, member of the Wild Turkey Federation and the Isaac Walton League. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Bruce Maze of Lavalette; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard Board Jr. and Brenda Board of Huntington; two nieces whom he raised, Laura Bailey of Huntington and Amanda Harmon of Huntington; two brothers, William Everett Board and Shelby James Board, both of Huntington; a special daughter-in-law, Tammy McCoy; eight grandchildren, Chris Gecsey, Tiffany Gecsey, Nicholas Meadows, Richard Board III, Taylor Board, Shea Corns, Aden Corns and Samuel Board; and six great-grandchildren. Friends may visit with family from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Chapman's Mortuary and send condolences to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

DOROTHY JEAN SMITH, 77, of Huntington, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017, at her residence. Memorial services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Chapel. She was born May 2, 1939, in Harts, W.Va., to the late Ray and Mahala Evans Ross. She was a retired employee of the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, David Bates Smith. She is survived by two sons, David Ray Smith and Julie Eldridge of Greenville, S.C., Timothy Wayne and Ruth Smith of Huntington; one daughter, Melanie and Kris Aldridge of Barboursville; five grandchildren, Cole and Mitchell Smith, Kane Smith, Sailor and Boone Aldridge; one brother, Ray Ross Jr. and Paula Ross of Toledo, Ohio; one sister, Kathleen and Wallace Dean of Lavalette; several nieces and nephews; and two special dogs, Fuzzy and BB. Friends may call from 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

SARAH ELIZABETH "BETTY" DAVIS, 92, of Huntington, W.Va., loving mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017, at her home. Betty was born in Kenova, W.Va., on August 26, 1924. She worked as a sales clerk for Kmart and also kept the books for her husband and their family business. She lovingly cared for her family and enjoyed cooking for everyone. Betty was a volunteer in the gift shop of Cabell Huntington Hospital for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold R. Davis; her children, David Ray Davis, Wanda Lee Davis, Donald Lee Davis, Dennis Michael Davis and Steven Allen Davis. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Carol (Robert) LeMaster of Temecula, Calif., and Teresa Elizabeth (Dennis) Russell of Paintsville, Ky.; three special granddaughters who were her caregivers, Stephanie Davis, Suzi Mills and Jamie Falls; and numerous other grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m., immediately after visitation, with Rev. Eddie Gandy officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter, 1900 James River Road, Huntington, WV 25701 or Recovery Point of Huntington, 2425 9th Ave., Huntington, WV 25703. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

CHARLEY EUGENE ADKINS, 80, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Chris Alford. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery. He was born October 4, 1936, in Wayne County, a son of the late Charley and Reba Perry Adkins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Joyce Adkins, granddaughter, Tiffany Nicole Adkins, and several brothers and sisters. Charley is survived by his daughter, Ida Parker (Tate) of Cottageville, S.C.; two sons, Charley Adkins Jr. (Denise) of Ohio and Randy Allen Adkins (Loretta) of Huntington; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

BRIAN LEE SKEENS, 39, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord and his granny on Friday, April 14, 2017, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday April 19, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church by Pastor Jody Fortner. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Brian was born on January 25, 1978, in Huntington W.Va., the son of Jerry Skeens and Karen Adkins Skeens. Brian was a tow operator for River Cities Towing. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Mildred Adkins and paternal grandparents Monroe and Shirley Skeens. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Breanna Leigh Hogsett (Cody); two grandsons, Tayten Lee Hogsett and Jakoby Malone; step-mother, Susan Skeens; two brothers, Jason Lee Skeens (Tiffany) and Nathan Ray Skeens; one sister, Rylee Kaden Skeens; his maternal grandfather Robert G. Adkins; father-in-law Chuck (Beverly) Marshall, and father-in-law Tom (Andre) Martin; sisters-in-law, Krissye (Mitch) Kerns, Shannon Rubin, Heather Pressler and brother-in-law Mathew Marshall. In addition, the following nieces and nephews survive, Jacob Lee Skeens, Cassie Hunt, Alec, Seth, Jarred, Zach, Jaden, Ethan, Landon, Ryelee, Kymber, Autumn, Kylea; and the love of his life, Mary Skeens. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made towards the funeral expenses for Brian.

JAMES RUSSELL RUNYON, 80, of Barboursville, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord and also with the love of his life, Carma Lee Runyon, Monday, April 17, 2017, at Heartland of Riverview, South Point, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, W.Va. Burial will follow in Asbury Family Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. He was born October 20, 1936, in Cabell County, West Virginia, a son of the late Harvey Ollie and Nancy Crockett Runyon. James was a retired truck driver. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Dean, Otis, Samuel and Edmond Ray, and sisters, Edna, Maxine, Doris, Louise and Evelyn. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Joanna Runyon; grandchildren, Lyla and Avalynn Runyon; daughter and son-in-law, Jamey and Joey Peterman; grandchildren, Codey and Caitlyn Foster and Melinda and Nick Peterman; great-grandchildren, Rileyn, Julie, Bryce and one on the way; and several special nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank his caregivers. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

DANNY RAY ESTEP, 72, of Genoa, WV passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV with Pastor Jason Salmons officiating. He was born on August 22, 1944 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Lester and Mary Stephens Estep. Danny was an equipment operator for CJ Hughes and was a United States Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Jackie and Roger Estep. Survivors include four daughters, Jessie Hudson (C.H.) of Gilbert S.C.; Clarissa Adkins and Rachel Estep both of Wayne, WV; Fannie Estep of Lavalette, WV; five sons, Danny Ray Estep Jr. (Donna) of Gaston, S.C.; Ralph Estep of Elkhart, Indiana; Robert Estep (Karyn) of Barboursville, WV; John Adkins and Joseph Estep both of Wayne. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren with one on the way, several brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles and his dog Precious. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home.

BILLY JOE ABBOTT, 59, of Huntington, W.Va., went to rest in peace on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born February 11, 1958, in Huntington, W.Va., Billy previously worked as a construction foreman. Preceding him in death was his beloved mother, Margaret Neace Abbott Crum, and father, Alfred Ray Abbott. Billy leaves behind one son, Matthew Scott Smith; and two beautiful grandsons, Brayden Scott Smith and Parker Darrell Smith. Also surviving are his loving brothers and sisters, Patty Ann (Perry) Webb, Juanita (Rick) Smith, Linda (Joe) Sipocz, Johnny (Verenia) Abbott, David Abbott, James Abbott and Ronald Abbott; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved him dearly. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017, at the Cove Gap United Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Cove Gap Resting Place Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers. Friends may call after noon Sunday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Abbott family.

ROBERTA E. MULLENS, longtime resident of the Lavalette area, passed away on April 18, 2017, at Hospice House of Huntington. "Roby" was born on June 18, 1924. From 2008 until recently, she lived in a condominium at the Wyngate Senior Living Community in Barboursville. Roby and husband John W. built and lived in a home at 5912 Camp Road near Dickson for some 40 years. In 1994, they moved to property along Route 152 in Lavalette, where John passed away in 1998. Roby was active throughout her life in church and community. She was a founding member of Florence Memorial Methodist Church in Dickson. Her regular attendance and dependable support of her church endeared her to generations of members. She and her husband operated Mullens Hardware in Lavalette for decades. They also owned a fishing camp at Dale Hollow on the Kentucky/Tennessee border where they spent many enjoyable hours fishing with family and friends. Born Roberta Lee Ellis in Huntington, Roby was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Ethel Ellis, her brother, "Bobby," and her husband of 57 years, John. Family survivors include son, John L. Mullens and his wife Jeanie of Barboursville; daughter, Jane Ellen Mullens Ross and her husband Ron of Baton Rouge, La.; four grandsons, Greg Mullens and wife Mindy of Lavalette, Alan Ross and wife Anne Marie of Livermore, Calif., Jonathan Ross and wife Angela of Baton Rouge, La., and Benjamin Ross and wife Mindy of Baton Rouge, La. Roby's great-grandchildren include Sarah and Gracen Mullens, Donovan and Connor Ross, Wesley Ross, Henry and Jessica Ross and Kelsey Christian. Special acknowledgment is given to her longtime caregiver, Patty Atwood, and Patty's son, Griffin. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at the Morris Funeral Home in Wayne, W.Va., with Roby's grandson and current Florence Memorial pastor, Greg Mullens, officiating. Burial will occur at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to Florence Memorial Methodist Church, Dickson, WV, to Hospice House of Huntington, WV, and/or Habitat for Humanity.

MARY FAYE STOWERS FULLER, 88, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in the Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. She was born August 24, 1928, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Watson and Bessie Stapleton Stowers. Mary loved to cook and sew and faithfully prepared a Sunday family gathering meal. Her Christmas jam cake was always eagerly anticipated. She and Arthur celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2006. She was a 1946 graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and loved to tell stories of her youth. She was Baptist by faith. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur B. Fuller Sr., five brothers, one sister, father and mother-in-law, six sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, Charles Stowers, Marion (Rosalee) Stowers, Bernard (Camille) Stowers, James (Frances) Stowers, Walter Sherril Stowers, Margaret Stowers (Everette Perdue), G.V. (Ada) Fuller, Azile Stowers, Betty Fuller French, Virginia Fuller Johnson, Garnet Fuller Harris and Everett Perdue. Mary is survived by a brother, Wilson "Blackie" Stowers; three children, Arthur (Trelma) Fuller Jr., Thomas (Donna) Fuller and Carol (Charles) Adkins; five grandchildren, April (Tary) Williamson, Emily Adkins, Tommy Fuller, Cindy Dixon and Tracy Fuller; and sister-in-law, Bernice Stowers. She is also survived by a special great-grandson, Brayden; several loving nieces, nephews and two special friends, Beverly Williamson and Beatrice Eagleston. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Turner, Nurse Bethany Fizer, St. Mary's Hospital and Hospice of Huntington. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.

ANNA LEE BOOTH, 84, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Ronnie Adams. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. Anna was born on December 12, 1932, in Wayne County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Fred and Laura Pack Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Alvie Robinson, and five sisters, Oakiebelle Stephenson, Romaine Stephenson, Virgie Watkins, Lillian Enix and Ada Wood. Anna worked for the Huntington Store and Pilgrim Laundry. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Stanley, and beloved son-in-law, David Stanley; granddaughter and spouse, Kristi and Jason Gibbs; a brother-in-law, Jim Wood; and a special niece, Carol Robinson; and a host of special nieces and nephews. She was full of life, and she had a great love and passion for her kids. She touched the lives of everyone who met her. She will be greatly missed by all. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regefh.com.

NOAH DAVID BRADSHAW, 64, of Trevor, Wisconsin, went home to be with the Lord April 19, 2017 at his home. Born May 7, 1952, he was the son of the late Mack and Amanda Stevens Bradshaw. Also preceding him in death were two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his loving fiancé, Yvonne Webb of Wayne, daughters, Amanda (Mandy) Smith and Casandra (Sandy) Bradshaw, both of Indiana, and Cressida (Candy) Bradshaw; two step-sons, Dan Pearson (Crystal) and Chris Pearson (Christina) of Wisconsin whom he loved as his own; sisters, Geraldine Bishop, Carolyn Cottrell of Wayne, WV; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Dave was the owner and operator of D&S Roofing. He was well-known as “Dave the Roofer.” As one of his employees stated, “The world lost a great man and the roofing industry lost a legend!” Dave started his business with a broken-down old truck and a ladder. With hard work and great discipline, he made it the success it is today. He loved to ride and trained horses for many years. Dave’s compassion for his family and friends will never be forgotten nor will his love for horses, especially “Jet.” Services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Tony Clay with visitation one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – ii Timothy 4:7 May he rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior forever and ever. Amen.

HARRIET JANE BROOKS, 41, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born September 17, 1975 in Huntington, W.Va., Harriet was a loving stay-at-home mom. Her mother Ruby Brooks preceded her in death, along with one brother, Emmitt Brooks, and maternal grandmother, Ida Brooks. She leaves behind her children, Roger Brooks (Courtney Keeney) of East Lynn, Bobby Brooks of Huntington, W.Va., and Elizabeth Watts, also of East Lynn; grandson Christian; granddaughter Caroline on the way; and step-father Lewis Clark of East Lynn. Also surviving are special cousins, Dora Thierry, Melissa Clark, both of Wayne, and Linda Gail Clark of East Lynn; nephews, Austin Ramey of East Lynn, Neil Bauman and Kyle Bauman, both of St. Albans, W.Va.; and niece Larain Pike of St. Albans; godson Robbie Russell of Wayne; her significant other, Jack Leonard; special friends Rita Russell and Miranda Maynard, all of East Lynn; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Earl Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in the Adkins Cemetery, Kiahsville, W.Va. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Donations to help with final expenses can be made at www.johnsontillerfuneralhome.com using the "Donations" tab on Harriet's obituary page.

LINDA SHARON HARRIS HUTCHINSON, 68, of South Point, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Kennie Hansford and Lillie Mae Carpenter Harris; husband, Buddy Lee Hutchinson; six sisters, Virginia Mae Galloway, Ruth Delores Turner, Betty Jane Dillon, Norma Jean (Mickey) Udics, Leona Marie (Chickie) Reynolds and Lillie Mae (Duckie) Tanner; three brothers, Charles Edward, Kennie Harold (Sonny) and Howard Eugene Harris. Surviving are her daughter, Kimberly Ann Hutchinson; three grandsons, Travis Lee Hutchinson, Jeremiah David Hutchinson and Gaige Allen Henson; one great-grandson, Aiden Matthew Hutchinson; and a step-great-granddaughter, Khloee Brown; two sisters, Mildred Genevive Adkins and Shelby Jean Dishman; one brother, John Alby Harris; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. May your new life be full of peace and happiness, Your loving brother, Johnny. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, W.Va. There will be no visitation. Schneider-Hall Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be expressed to the family at www.schneiderhallfuneralhome.com.

TRUMAN McCLELLAN, 69, of Wayne, husband of Pamela Maynard McClellan, died April 20, 2017 in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was a former carpet layer. There will be no services at this time. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

Loving husband, father and grandfather, CHARLIE DINGESS, 67, of Wayne, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 21, 2017. He was born February 27, 1950, in Huntington, a son of the late Nellie and James "Tadd" Maynard and Shannon Dingess. His brother, Noah Dingess, also preceded him in death. Charlie worked for over 40 years as a brick mason, most recently with Local 5, and attended Laurel Freewill Baptist Church. He loved life and he fought hard to live. He leaves behind his loving wife, Rebecca Dingess; seven daughters, Michele (Carie) Roland of Clyde, Ohio, Lisa (Dr. Glenn) Harper of Huntington, Kelli (Bobby) Morrison of Huntington, Martha Hughes of Danville, W.Va., Michelle Hughes of Wayne, Kayla (Zach) Duty of Kenova, W.Va., Kristin Hughes of Wayne; two sons, Jimmy Hughes of Huntington and Jason Hughes of Wayne; eight grandchildren, Ashley, Arley, both of Ohio, Hannah, Eian, Trey, Addison, Abram and William, all of West Virginia; and one great-grandson, Derek of Ohio. Also surviving are three sisters, Orelene (Jackie) Maynard of Wayne, Barbara (Cabell) Lycans of Prichard, W.Va., Tammy (Dave) Caldwell of Ohio; one brother, Okey (Sherri) Dingess of Ohio; several nieces and nephews; his dear church family; and a host of friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Jeffery Parker and Linda Rooney for their help in the last few months. We are forever grateful. They would also like to thank Dr. Laura Fetty, Sabrina Hopson and Sheena Cook for their kindness and care. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Casteel officiating. Burial will follow in the Charlie and Becky Dingess Cemetery with Trey Morrison, Eian Harper, Jefferey Parker, Kristin Hughes, Okey Dingess, Jason Hughes, Cabell Lycans and Danny Jo Terry serving as pallbearers. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

JILL PATRIA MCQUINN DOLIN, 79, of Ceredo, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born March 12, 1938, in Kenova, a daughter of the late Bernard Downing and Carrie Pearl Chadwick McQuinn. She was a former administrative assistant with Owens-Illinois, Brown and Williamson and Open Online. She was a patron of the arts. She was an avid sports fan and liked following the Buckeyes and the Herd. She enjoyed making costumes for the Little Ballet Theatre in Barboursville. Jill is survived by two daughters, Carrie Quinn Dolin and her husband Jay Acovone of Valley Village, Calif., and Danielle J. Dolin-Bane (Brad) of Erie, Pa.; two sisters, Gloria Ann Looney and Hazel Adele Billups; and her former husband, Bill Dolin; and several nieces and nephews. She always had a special place in her heart for her only granddaughter, Emogene Frances Bane of Erie, Pa. The family wishes to thank all the friends and family who supported her always, but especially in the last year. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial donations to be made to the Joan C. Edwards Cancer Center, 1400 Hal Greer Blvd., Huntington, WV 25701 or the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702. Per Jill's request, all services will be private. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.

MARY RUNYON SMITH, 71, of Lavalette died April 21, 2017 at home. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Cancer Center or the American Cancer Society . There will be a gathering of family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. www.timeformemory.com/hall.

LOWELL A. CALDWELL, 77, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Huntington Health & Rehab. Services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at Bowen Cemetery with Rev. Greg Wells officiating. Burial will follow. He was born June 28, 1939, in Lesage, W.Va., the son of the late Russell and Irene Hughes Caldwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Lois Sullivan Caldwell, and two brothers, Richard and Jim Caldwell. He was a self-employed heavy equipment operator. He attended Trinity Baptist Church. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Bob Sabin of Proctorville, Ohio, Peggy and Bruce Mullins of Ironton, Ohio, and Tina and Terry Gallaher of Catlettsburg, Ky.; a granddaughter, Stacy (Aaron) Porter of Ashland, Ky.; a grandson, Cory Wayne Mullins of Ironton; a soon-to-be-born great-grandson; a sister and brother-in-law, Cheri and Donald Morrison of Barboursville, W.Va.; a brother, Donald Caldwell of Huntington; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Caldwell of Lavalette, W.Va., and Donna Caldwell of Lesage; his special friends, Ronnie and Bonnie Plybon, Bobby Maynard, Cokie and Raymond Wilks and Billy Perry; a special nephew, Jeff (Chris) Bates, and their daughter, Stephanie; a "Special Buddy," Connor Barebo; and a host of nieces and nephews. Beard Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM LOCKE "BILL" SHORE was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 8:45 p.m., at the age of 86-years and 6- days, after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Glenna Leah VanHoose Shore; his daughter Margaret Ann Shore; his son Vickers Watts Shore; his father Waldo "Doc" Shore; his mother Margaret Vivian Watts Shore Nichols; his nephew George Scott Shore; and his brother George Hansford Shore. Bill is lovingly remembered by his children Jennie Leah Shore Watkins (Ronnie Watkins) of Corbin, Ky., Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Courts of Kenova, W.Va., and Paul Sidney Shore (Donna Shore) of Proctorville, Ohio. He is also survived by his grandchildren David Christopher Adkins (Jami Adkins) of Huntington, W.Va., Caleb Lee Watkins (Morgan Crutchfield Watkins) of Winchester, Ky., and Sarah Brittany Courts of Kenova, W.Va., as well as a host of other family and friends who deeply mourn his passing. Bill was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on April 16, 1931. He attended Huntington High School prior to joining the United States Army. He was a veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. Since the age of 13, Bill has been involved in the printing craft and had owned and operated Paragon Printing Company since the mid-1960's. Going into semi-retirement just a few years ago, Bill opened Landmark Printing Company, where he was proprietor and owner until his death. He was a craftsman and artist in the field. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast who regularly rode, even until his passing. The visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Reger Funeral Home, 1242 Adams Avenue, Huntington. The celebration of life for William Locke "Bill" Shore will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Waverly Road Baptist Church, 4412 Waverly Road, Huntington, with Brother Donald Scott and Ronnie Watkins officiating. His interment will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery. A reception will take place immediately following graveside services at the church fellowship hall. All are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Waverly Road Baptist Church, 4412 Waverly Road, Huntington, WV. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

LINDA LOU TOPPINS “Cricket”, of Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington. She was born on July 25, 1946 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Willis and Ruby Davis Frye. Cricket previously worked for Hills Department Store. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Toppins; a sister Lou Martin and a brother Billy Frye “Sonny.” Survivors include her daughter, Sandy Johnson and her children; son, James Dillard; two grandchildren, Alicia Walls and James Dillard, sister Etta Zemaitis (John); nieces Carrie Salm (Anthony) and Joetta Saunders (Trent); great nephew, Lex Anthony Salm; great niece, Riley Saunders, brother-in-law, Carl “Cap” Martin and Crickets extra special friends, Carol and Kaytlin Copley and Ann Maynard. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Echo United Baptist Church, where she was a member, with Elder Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. The family would like to send a special thank you to Otis and Patty Bowens and Rick Copley for all their help with Cricket.

SAMUEL “Sammie” COX, 82, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 11, 1935 at Genoa, W.Va., a son of the late Milton and Bertha Cox. His wife Marie Rice Cox also preceded him in death along with one sister, Edith Cox Watts, and Glenn Roy Cox. Sammie was retired from PCA Packaging Corporation of Rittman, Ohio. He leaves behind one daughter, Mary Ann (David) Jarvis of East Lynn, W.Va.; one sister, Gladys (Dennie) Robertson of Ft. Gay, W.Va.; four brothers, Ralph (Barbara) Cox of Wayne, W.Va., Billy G. (Christine) Cox of Rittman, Oh., Thomas Edward (Betty) Cox of Wadsworth, Oh., and Virgil (Judy) Cox of Lavalette, W.Va.; and two step-grandchildren, Burnie Eugene Jarvis and Andrea Louise Jarvis, both of Ft. Wayne, Ind. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Community Memorial Gardens with Pastors Gordon Workman and Randall Robertson officiating. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cox family.

AIRON PAIGE ZUELKE, 23, went to live with the angels on April 26, 2017, at her father's home in Coral Gables, Florida. Airon was born in Atlanta, Georgia, where she grew up in the North Buckhead Neighborhood attending Sara Smith Elementary, Sutton Middle School and North Atlanta High School. She was currently enrolled at Miami Dade College for Business. Even though her time among us was so short, every person that came in contact with Airon knew the truly amazing beauty of her soul. She was the most kind, loving and thoughtful person we were graced to have in our lives. Words cannot explain the grief that is left behind upon her leaving. Her life was a testimony of compassion, kindness and love for all. She is survived by her parents, Rebecca Davis Zuelke of Atlanta, Georgia, her father, Jae Zuelke, and stepmother, Anne Clarke Zuelke, of Coral Gables, Florida. She leaves behind her fiance, Edward Culton; her brothers, Christian Zuelke of Atlanta, Georgia, and Dustin Zuelke of New York, New York; grandparents, Michael and Doris (deceased) Davis of Wayne, West Virginia, and Earl Zuelke of Helen, Montana, Donna West of West Palm Beach, Florida; a beloved aunt, Lisa Davis of Wayne, West Virginia; uncle, Steve Davis and Aunt Sarah Davis of Wayne, West Virginia; and multiple cousins. The heavens have opened up to rejoice at her coming home. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at noon, by Brother Earl Burgess at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, W.Va. Burial will follow at the Davis Family Cemetery, 77 Davis Drive, Wayne, W.Va. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

RICKY DANE LUCAS, 58, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. He was born on January 10, 1959, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Ernest Everett Lucas and Betty Ilene Baker Lucas. He was a glass installer for Justice Glass. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Lucas and a sister, Helen Sue Bias. Survivors include his daughter Nina Adams (Matthew) of North Pole, Alaska; sister Deborah Clark (Henry) of Genoa, W.Va.; three brothers, Larry Lucas of Huntington, David Lucas (Lisa) of Ona and Brian Lucas (Jane) of Wayne and three grandchildren, Kady Adams, Olivia Adams and Rissah Adams; his significant other, Patty Barton and her family, Steve Thompson, Jamie Barton, Shane Barton and David Barton. Visitation will be held from noon until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

RAYMOND EUGENE EPLING, 76, of Lewisburg, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in Canaan Valley, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Patricia Jarvis Sulgit. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born December 16, 1940, in Wayne, a son of the late Theodore Epling and Anna Watts Epling. Raymond was a retired Civil Engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as a member of the Lewisburg United Methodist Church. A sister, Carol Holland, also preceded him in death, along with a sister-in-law, Gayle Harless. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Sandy Elaine Harless Epling; a daughter, Sarah Epling of Morgantown, W.Va.; a sister, Juanita Adkins of Wayne; a brother-in-law, Herb Harless of Lavalette; his daily helper, Juanita Hamrick; and a host of additional family and friends. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Canaan Valley Fire Department or Local Emergency Responder.

LORETTA JOAN MILLER FINLEY, 71, of Dunlow, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Russell Watts and Pastor Fred Ferguson. Burial will follow at Ferguson Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. She was born September 20, 1945, in Dunlow, W.Va., a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ramey Miller. Loretta was a homemaker and member of the Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Virgil Finley; a son, Joe Finley; a grandson, Joseph Pearlie Finley Jr.; two sisters, Stella Bell Miller and Betty McMillion; four brothers, Johnny, Noah, Willard and Dave Miller. Survivors include two daughters, Kimberly Early and husband Bob and Lynn King and husband Mitch, all of Cleveland, Ohio; a son, Larry "Peanut" Finley of Wayne, W.Va.; two sisters, Ozalene Crum of Dunlow, W.Va., and Jewell Elkins of Monterrey, Tenn.; special friends, Mildred McCann and Janet Meade, along with a host of additional friends and family. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. The family would like to thank the staff at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation, especially Michelle, and Dr. Greg Carico and Dr. Michael Collins for her care, and to Morris Funeral Home for their kindness.

ANNA E. SKEENS THOMPSON, 93, of Huntington, W.Va., widow of Wilburn H. Thompson, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017, at her home. She was born January 12, 1924, in Fallsburg, Ky., a daughter of the late William and Forma Cooksey Skeens. Anna was a graduate of Marshall College. She retired from the Wayne County Board of Education after teaching school for 34 years. Anna was a member of the Fort Gay Methodist Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Delbert Skeens and William Skeens Jr., and one sister, Lou Vivian Hodge. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Pam Thompson; one daughter and son-in-law, Susie and Ivan McGlone; a sister Jo Sue Burkhart; her grandchildren, Amy (Dana) Ryder and Ashley Thompson; great-grandchildren Mackenzie and Emily Ryder and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington, Pinson Mobile Medicine, Crystal Fitz and Christy Pancake for the wonderful care they gave to Anna. She will be sadly missed. Visitation will be Saturday April 29, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will begin immediately following the visitation at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

DONALD EUGENE HAYS SR., 70, of Jackson, Ohio, formerly of Wayne, away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Cornerstone Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. He was born September 14, 1946 at Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late Wanda Dyer Pack and Ova Paul Hays, Sr. Don was a retired truck driver with Roadway Express. He leaves behind two sons, David (Laura) Hays and Donald (Belinda) Hays, Jr., all of Jackson, Ohio; and five grandchildren, Michael Hays, Scott Hays, Luke Hays, T.J. Walker, and Colin Walker. Also surviving is one sister, Shirley Watts of Kiahsville, W.Va.; two brothers, Paul (Jean) Hays of Leesburg, Fla., and Gary (Sandy) Hays of Ranger, W.Va.; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. Burial will follow in the Sam Dyer Cemetery, Kiahsville, W.Va. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

CURTIS EUGENE ADKINS, 78, of Wayne, WV passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Minister James Burlile officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. He was born on March 22, 1939, in Wayne County, a son of the late Cephas and Mollie Boggs Adkins. Curtis was a retired employee of Chadwicks Butcher Shop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers; Talmadge, Edgar, Timothy and Richard Adkins; three sisters, Lauretta Adkins, Ethel Tabor and infant Doris Adkins and one great grandchild Caleb Legg. Survivors include three daughters; Angela Walker and husband Tom; Karen Tomblin and husband Jim and Brenda Burlile and husband Jimmy; three sons, Bobby Adkins and wife Mary; Dennis Adkins and Billy Followay; one brother Carroll Adkins and wife Connie of Wayne; one sister, Sharon Aliff and husband George of Wayne; 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Morris Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.

DELSIE NAPIER ADKINS, 81, of Lavalette, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 29, 2017, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Toney Cox, Rev. Leston Followay and Brother James Dillon. Burial will follow at Mills Cemetery, Wayne. She was born February 19, 1936, but "Forever 39" in East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late Robert Lee Napier and Norma C. Mills Napier. Her husband, Charley J. Adkins, also preceded her in death, along with an infant son, Jackie Leonard Adkins, and a grandson, Gary Lee Adkins. Delsie was a retired cook for Wayne County Schools with 26 years of service and was a member of Newcomb Creek Church of God. She was especially proud to be from a family of twenty-two children and loved her family unconditionally. She was always eager to brag on her grandchildren and told each of them they were her favorite. Her friends and family will remember her most for her selflessness and strength. Survivors include a daughter, Vickey Trautwein of Wayne; three sons, Johnny Adkins and wife Kathy of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Tony Adkins and wife Tammy of Wayne, and Ted Adkins of Lavalette; sisters, Julie Adkins of Wayne, Ruby Watts of Wadsworth, Ohio, her twin, Elsie Dean of Wayne; three brothers, R.L. Napier of Indiana, Lonnie Napier and wife Sandy of Ona, Shirley Napier and wife Ilona of South Point, Ohio; six grandchildren, Carey Lynn Dillon and husband James of Wayne, Sarah Adkins of Tennessee, Kimmy Mathews and husband T.J. of Huntington, Lauren Daniels of Wayne, Gunner Daniels of Wayne and John Curtis Boyd of Wayne; and four great-grandchildren, Johnathan Adkins, JoJo Mathews, Aubrey Dillon and Trent Dillon; a friend whom she loved as a daughter, Lesley Ann Waggoner; and a special friend, Aldena Osburn who was always by her side. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington along with Dr. Silbermins and the staff of HIMG.

WALLACE RAY MARSHALL, 79, of Wayne, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Brother Jeremy Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at the Mills-Vaughan Cemetery at Wayne. He was born February 27, 1938, at Wayne, a son of the late Wallace and Sarah Queen Mills Marshall. He was retired from the Huntington Publishing Company. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Pat Blankenship. Survivors include his wife, Deanna Blankenship Marshall; a daughter, Cynthia Adkins (Lonnie) of Wayne; two sons, Wallace Ray "Wally" Marshall Jr. (Tina) of Wayne and Christopher Marshall (Becky Plumley), also of Wayne; six grandchildren, Brandy Smith (Jeremy), Joshua Cade, Caleb Fenton, Jeremy Marshall (Kelly), Jon Marshall and Taylor Marshall; five great-grandchildren, Kaitlin Smith, Benjamin Smith, Nicholas Smith, Will Marshall and Bray Marshall. Words best said by Ray's grandson, Joshua…"With a heavy heart, I must say that Papaw Ray Marshall was my hero and my inspiration. He instilled in me the love of aviation and art like none other, his skills with a brush unmatched, his jokes honest, clean and uplifting and his stories an adventure of their own right." Friends may call one hour prior to services Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.

ERIE "TOMMIE" ADAMS FRASHER, 84, of Barboursville, passed away April 29, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born August 6, 1932, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Audie Adams and Louisa Caldwell Adams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Paul" Frasher; sons, Sherman Tomblin and Clifford "Joe" Tomblin; sister, Della Ann Isaacs; brothers, Lucian, John, Jack, Virgil, Robert and Norman. She is survived by four daughters, Audrey Tomblin and Bill Loftus of Barboursville, Tammie and David Glover of Barboursville, Misty and Tysis Fletcher of Scottown, Ohio, and Kim Rebel of N.C.; one son, Robert Frasher of Va.; daughter-in-law, Darlene Tomblin; five sisters, Donnie Isaacs, Minnie Cochran, Rhoda Edwards, Sadie Jacobs and Teresa Clay; six brothers, Boyd, Sam, Sampie, Orville, Audie and Omar Adams; grandchildren, Trina (Mark), Michael (Julie), Joseph (Frances), Alyssa (David), Kenneth (Heather), Sherana (Collin), Sean, Dustin, Katelynn and Trenton; great-grandchildren, Amberlie, Andrew (Chelsea), Ryan, Jennie, Michaela, Paul, Eden, Kinley, Kayley, Ivy, Dacoda, Cheyenne and Silas; and great-great-grandchildren, Cailynn, Brayden and Brantley; and a very special son-in-law, David. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Ron Burnsworth. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

HARRY D'WAYNE MOUNTS JR., 36, of Genoa, son of Harry D'Wayne Mount Sr. of Man, W.Va., and Holley Jean Browning Mounts of Genoa, died April 29, 2017 at home. He worked as a coal miner as well as construction. A private funeral service was conducted by Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Mounts Cemetery, East Lynn.

Funeral services for CHESTER DYER, age 83, of Cookeville, Tenn., and formerly of Ranger, W.Va., are scheduled for 2 p.m. EST on Friday, May 5, 2017, at Upper Ten Mile United Baptist Church, Ranger, W.Va. Pastor Tim Davis will officiate. Interment will follow at Warrick Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the church. Mr. Dyer passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1933, in Cuzzie, W.Va., to the late Clyde and Lola Dean Dyer. He was retired from Ford Motor Company in Cleveland, Ohio, with more than 30 years of service. He was a member of Upper Ten Mile United Baptist Church and the Pistons Car Club in Cookeville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Blanche Roberson, Gladys Burgess, June Adkins and Mary Alice Porter; and two brothers, Ezra and Bernie Dyer. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sadie Tomblin Dyer, whom he married September 29, 1956, in Midkiff, W.Va.; three sisters and brother-in-law, Odessa Cabell of Huntington, W.Va., Millie Ross of Kiahsville, W.Va., and Virginia and Wandel Parsons of Barboursville, W.Va.; brother and sister-in-law, Odell and Faye Dyer of Ranger, W.Va. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 931-526-7158. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.dyerfh.com.

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