OBITS - MAY, 2017

GREGORY JOSEPH THOMPSON, 39, of Fort Gay, husband of Lori Ellerbee Thompson, died May 1, 2017 in Three Rivers Medical Center. He was a mason in the construction field. There will be a graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Parsons Cemetery, Fort Gay. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Young Funeral Home, Louisa, KY.

MAUDIE SKEENS MAYNARD “TOOTSIE” went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Elders Roger Maynard, Tommy Damron and Jeremiah Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. She was born on May 11, 1933, a daughter of the late Thurman Skeens and Verda Kirk Terry. She was a homemaker and was a member of Echo United Baptist Church for over 50 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, George Maynard; brother-in-law, Kelly Browning and sister-in-law, Myrtle Estep. Survivors include her two daughters, Deborah (Sam) Steele of Ft. Gay, WV; Lora Maynard (Scott Brown) of Alum Creek, WV; a sister, Imogene Browning of Genoa, WV; three grandchildren, Anna (Larry) Lucas of Wayne, WV; Heather Steele of Taos, New Mexico; Jon (Mary Ann) Steele of Ft. Gay, WV; four very special great grandsons; Caleb Lucas, Ethan Lucas, Elijah Steele and Ian Steele. Tootsie was a beloved “Mother” to nearly everyone she met and a wonderful example of Christian love and generosity. Visitation will be held from noon until service time Sunday at the funeral home.

LARRY JOE HARLESS, 56, of Wayne, WV, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Brother Matthew Stepp officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne. He was born September 24, 1960 at Huntington, WV, a son of the late Henry Harless, Jr. and Selena Fae Cade Harless Rowe. He was a retired employee of Consumers Gas Company and was a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church. An infant sister, Sara Jane Rowe, and his uncle Muss and aunt Lyda Perdue also preceded him in death. Survivors include the mother of his children, Sheree Harless; daughters, Melissa Foster (Robert) and Megan Harless (Garrett Mills), all of Wayne, WV; Amanda Collins (Joey) of Huntington, WV; daughter Jordan; two sisters, Pam Barker (Rex) of Wayne, WV and Brenda Hair of Barboursville, WV; five grandchildren, Canaan, Jayce, Braxton, Addisyn Foster and Brady Collins, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time Saturday at Morris Funeral Home. Dinner for friends and family will follow after the services at Big Creek Baptist Church, Wayne.

GARY PHILLIP "PHIL" MAYNARD, 42, of Lavalette, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Wayne, W.Va. Phil was born July 3, 1974, in Massillon, Ohio, and resided in Wayne County most of his life. Phil was disabled, which gave him time to spend with his beautiful wife and children. He was the active President of the Wayne Community Center, a position he dearly loved! He loved the community of Wayne, the people in it and most of all, the children! He was the past President of Wayne Buddy Basketball, a program that he believed in. Phil is survived by his wife, Sarah Maynard of Lavalette; his children, Alyssa Ray (Dakota Parsons), Jamaylan Ray and Zane Maynard, all of Lavalette, W.Va. He is also survived by his parents, Garland and Dorcas Maynard of Wayne; mother-in-law, Erma Ray; grandmother, Imogene Browning of Wayne, W.Va.; one brother, Les (Cheryl) Maynard of Wayne; Kelly Maynard, nephew (special friendship); several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Kelly Browning, Jimmy and Garnet Maynard, Gene Maynard, and two uncles, Ronnie Adkins and Howard Maynard. Phil's viewing will be conducted on Friday, May 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wayne Church of God. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, May 6, at noon with Pastor Toney Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens in Wayne, W.Va. Those serving as pallbearers are Randy Pratt, Bobby Lewis, Greg Lewis, Billy Russell, Jamie Javins and Aaron Adkins. Henson and Kitchen Mortuary, Huntington, W.Va., is caring for the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonandkitchen.com.

SHIRLEY LEE HUNTER WATTS BAKER, 66, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away at her residence early Thursday morning May 4, 2017. Born November 14, 1950 at Charleston, W.Va., Shirley was a homemaker. Her father, James Hunter preceded her in death along with one sister, Carolyn Currington; and one brother, Gregory Hunter. Survivors include her husband, Challis Brown Baker; her mother, Patricia Kinney of Kenova, W.Va.; four children, Gregory Harold watts, Wade William Watts, Patricia Sue Watts, and Abe (Martha) Watts; seven grandchildren, Amber Watts, Wade William Watts Jr., Trevor Austin Watts, Kimberly Lynn Watts, Billy Jo Watts, Gregory Tyler Watts, and Allison Cheyenne Watts; one great-granddaughter, Paisley Jane Watts; and one sister, Nancy Parks.
Private burial will be held for the family. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

JOE DAVID JORDAN, 68, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va., surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born June 25, 1948, in Kenova, W.Va., a son of the late Claude and Aliene Ross Jordan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Jordan. He was the owner/operator of The Party Shop in Ceredo where he was a mentor and teacher to many of the young men and women of the surrounding communities. Joe taught them about the game of pool and also about life. He showed them how to treat other people by feeding them, giving some of them a place to sleep and by listening and caring for them. He passed his love for the game on to those who came to The Party Shop and to his beloved grandchildren. Joe was a faithful husband to his wife of 47 years, Dinah Kay Dean Jordan. He was also a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Joe loved his community and he was a past member of the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department. He was one of the first responders to arrive at the site of the Marshall plane crash. He is survived by his wife, Kay, and three daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberli and Glenn Wilson, Kristi and Joe Hamm and Kelli and Kevin Koeppen; grandchildren, Jayson, Jaycob, Aaron, Andrew, Michael, Meredith and Dayton; great-granddaughter, Taegan Joe, and soon to arrive Baby Wilson. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Church of Christ, of which he was a member, 1801 Chestnut St., Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2017, at the church, with Minister Chris Stevens officiating and Minister Joe Alley assisting. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the Jordan family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ or Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

JAMES RONALD NAPIER, 69, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, at home. James was born July 12, 1947, in Wayne County, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his father William Edward Napier Jr., and a brother, William "Eddie" Napier III. James is survived by his mother Hazel Hale Napier; three children, Brian (Patti) Napier, Veronica Napier and Jamie Glover; two sisters, Linda (Tiny) Clark, and Mary Triplett; nine grandchildren, Trina, Amanda, Caleb, Joey, Zack, Kelley, Jon, Joey and Abigail; many great-grandchildren, nieces, family, and friends that will miss him. There will be no services by his wishes. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

NATHAN BRYSON HARSHBARGER, 54, of Huntington, died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Cornerstone Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born October 8, 1962 in Milton, WV, a son of Wanda Fay Lewis Harshbarger and the late Ernest Eugene Harshbarger. Nathan worked Customer Service for Tower Food Fair in Barboursville. Additional survivors include three sisters, Tera Harshbarger, Tamala Ryder, both of Milton, WV, Aliza McFann of Lesage, WV; his nieces and nephews, Alexis and Donavan Dillon, Brandie and Breyanna McFann, Katherine and Cameron Wesson and Kaden Ryder; a great niece and nephew, Gracylin McFann and Steele Wesson; and a very special friend, Seth Frank. Funeral services will be conducted at 5:00 pm Monday, May 8, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Rev. Wendell Shull. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family will final expenses.

ANITA LOUISE PASLEY TRAUTWEIN, 69, of Wayne, passed away on May 5, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Gladys Pasley. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Doug Thompson. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Trautwein and one granddaughter, Jessica Leann Sowards. Anita is survived by three daughters, Reba Carol Trautwein Price (J.L.) of Palm Harbor, Fla., Susie Trautwein Sowards (Jerry) of Wayne, Jennifer Trautwein White (Seth) of Huntington; one son, Danial Trautwein (Nancy) of Raceland, Ky.; two brothers, Robert Pasley (Cathy) of Wayne, and Owen Pasley (Paula) of South Point, Ohio; grandchildren, Chris Trautwein, Jerry Len Sowards (Molly), Alexandria McClure, Jaclyn Price, Greenway and Vivian White, Danial Trautwein, Alexa Trautwein; great-grandchildren, Katie Frye Trautwein, Paisley Charlene Sowards; very special friends, Joe and Barb Holland of Wayne. Family and friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to www.casadekids.org.

MICHAEL BLEVINS, 65, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 5, 2017 at home. He was born October 2, 1951 at Paintsville, Ky., a son of the late Russell and Eunice Blevins. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Paul Brian Blevins and Lon C. Blevins; and one sister, Lenore Ratcliff. Mike was a retired truck driver and a member of the Camp Creek Church of Christ.
He leaves behind his loving wife Evelyn Skeens Blevins; three step-children, Steven (Missy) Skeens of Wayne, Missica (Matt) Skeens of Barboursville, W.Va., and Edna Skeens of Wayne; and three special grandchildren, Kendra Jenay Skeens, Brayden Lee Garrick Pullen, Hanna Marie Skeens. Also surviving is one sister Francis Sue (Clarence) Lemaster of Paintsville; special nieces, Deborah (Dean) Kilgore and Paige (Tyler) Swigger of Paintsville, all of Paintsville; two nephews, Lester Lemaster of Paintsville, and Chris Blevins of Finley, Ohio; and very special friend and brother-in-Christ, Glen Whited. Private services will be held for the family with Brother Glen Whited officiating. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Blevins family.

ROBERT FRANCIS LEASURE, 89, of Prichard, died May 6, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was a block and brick mason. There will be no services. Chapman's Mortuary is assisting the family. www.chapmans-mortuary.com

DARLENE SLUSS, 77, of Prichard, died May 6, 2017 at Three Rivers Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Oak Grove Church; burial at Christian Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com

On Saturday, May 6, 2017, DAVID O. PERRY, 85-years of age, passed away at the Savannah Cove Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Maitland, Fla. David was born on June 14, 1931, in Wayne County, West Virginia, to the late Albert "AJ" and Thelma Perry. He was also preceded in death by a son, David Allen Perry; a daughter, Deborah K. Perry; and a sister, Barbara J. Morrone. David is survived by his wife Dorothy; one son, John Perry; a grandson, John Perry Jr.; two granddaughters, Patricia Ridel and Crystal (Steve Michael) Elton; great-grandchildren Tara Ridel, Danial Ridel, Stefenae Elton, Shyanne Elton and Kayla Elton, all of Akron, Ohio. David is also survived by sisters Juanita Staten of Prichard, W.Va., and Mable (Larry Jack) Smith of Kenova, W.Va.; brothers Albert Jr. (Louise) Perry of Wheat Ridge, Colo., Richard Perry of Kenova, W.Va., and James H. "Jim" Perry of San Diego, Calif. David was retired and has lived in Orlando, Fla., for the past 50 years. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Military honors will be performed by VFW and American Legion of Louisa, Ky., at the grave site. Prior to moving to Florida, David lived for many years in Fort Gay, W.Va. He was a mason and a member of the Vinson Masonic Lodge, Fort Gay, W.Va., whose members will perform final rites at the grave site. Funeral service will be conducted at Young Funeral Home, 201 W. Main St., Louisa, Ky. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Funeral services will commence at 2 p.m. with the rev. Tim Preston officiating. Burial will follow at the Fort Gay Cemetery, Fort Gay.

RUSH DEE MOORE, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2017. He was born August 5, 1940 at Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late William and Eloise Ferguson Moore. His wife Eloise Moore also preceded him in death, along with seven brothers, Kenneth Moore, James Moore, Elsworth Moore, J.C. Moore, William Moore, Roy Moore, and Winston Moore; one sister, Verlie Mooring; and special family member, Pam Wosham.He leaves behind two sons, Brady Michael (Angela) Moore of East Lynn, W.Va., and William Enoch Moore of Wayne; two daughters, Bertha Verdis (Eugene) Cochran of Wayne, and Jacqueline (James) Bowen of Lavalette, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Tiffany (Tim) Mennell, Whitney Moore and her fiancé Adam Weaver, Joshua Albright, Shawn Moore, Brandon Bowen, Brittany Bowen, Heather Cochran, and Luke Cochran; two great grandchildren, Carlee and Perry Mennell; two step-grandchildren, Ryan Williams, and Mikala (Matt) Gravitt; and one step-great-grandson, Liam Gravitt. Also surviving is one sister, Bertha Cline of Wayne; one brother, Alfred (Jackie) Moore, also of Wayne; special family Ella Mae Hensley of Wayne, and Jamie Hensley of Huntington; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Fred Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in the Vaughan Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Donations are suggested to assist the family with final expenses.

GEORGE ALLEN HENSLEY, 51, of Kermit, W.Va., widower of Susan Ann Hensley, died May 7, 2017 at home. There will be a service at 7 p.m. Tuesday during a 6 to 9 p.m. visitation at Hatfield Funeral Chapel, Toler, Ky. www.hatfieldfc.com.

ETHEL TOMBLIN RAMEY, 82, of Zephyrhills, Fla., passed away May 8, 2017 at Florida Hospital in Zephyrhills. She was born November 28, 1934, in Dunlow, W.Va., to the late Robert and Cora (Spry) Tomblin. Mrs. Ramey was a retired real estate broker. Funeral services will be conducted at Morris Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017 with burial following at Community Memorial Gardens in Wayne, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George L. Ramey; two brothers, Elmer Tomblin and Paul Tomblin; and three sisters, Thelma Tomblin, Lucille Tomblin Ramey, and Lorene Tomblin Spence. Survivors include her sisters, Esta Watson and Stella Coleman, and many special nephews and nieces. Family and friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home in Wayne. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute in her memory.

MICHAEL CHRISTIAN, 63, of Huntington, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Pastor Tim Yates officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. He was born May 4, 1954, in Mansfield, Ohio, son of the late Alvis Christian Jr., and Nancy Bellomy Christian. Mike was a former employee of the N&W Railroad and Lowe's of Barboursville. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmothers Lona Bellomy and Sadie Christian. Survivors include his beloved wife Judy E. Christian; one daughter, Christina Workman; two sons, Tony Christian (Melissa) and Tyler Christian (Ashley Lawrence); six grandchildren, Alyssa, Joshua, Annie, Maya, Luke and Gracie; and one sister, Vickii and Bill Hughes. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Memorial

ROY CALDWELL, 37, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, along with his wife of 15 years, Lakisha Brooks Caldwell. He was born March 14, 1980 in Huntington, W.Va., and was employed with Orica Ground Support. Also preceding him in death was one sister, Meshell Lynn Coleman; and grandfathers, William G. Caldwell and Oley “Mouse” Harvey. He leaves behind his precious sons, Isaiah Nathaniel Caldwell and Adam Chase Caldwell; his parents, Roy (Rebecca) Caldwell of Wayne, and Judy Harvey of East Lynn; one brother Obie Gene Caldwell of East Lynn; step-brother James Roseberry; step-sister Paige Roseberry; brother-in-law, Eric Coleman of East Lynn; grandmothers, Esta Marie Caldwell and Hazel Harvey, both of East Lynn; special family friends Ernie and Kim Brooks; several nieces, nephews; and many friends. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Elder Roger Maynard officiating. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

LAKISHA SUE CALDWELL, 33, of Wayne, wife of Roy Adam Caldwell, died May 9, 2017. She was a homemaker. There will be private memorial services. Chapman's Mortuary is assisting the family. www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

MADELEAN VANCE, 91, of Okeechobee, Fla., and Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the Lawn Wood Regional Medical Center, Fort Pierce, Fla. There will be a graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Huntington, W.Va., conducted by Father Paul Yuenger. Madelean was born on August 9, 1925, in Huntington, W.Va., the daughter of the late Bryan and Rose Napier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, William Paul Vance, brother, Edgar Napier, and son-in-law, William "Bill" Carroll. Madelean graduated from Huntington High School and Robert Edwards School of Modeling in Los Angeles, California. She attended Marshall College and Boston University. She was a bookkeeper and manager of the Huntington Athletic Club, a retired office manager at the Guthrie Memorial Hospital and a co-owner of the Lone Oak Tavern. She was a pilot in the Civil Air Patrol, an avid sports car enthusiast and boater. She was a member of Jaguar of North America, TOSCE: The Organization of Sports Car Enthusiasts, Fort Pierce, Fla., Yacht Club, the Stardust Dance Club and past president, the Millennium and Okeechobee Dance Clubs, the American Legion Post 16 and a lifetime member of Post #9788 in Okeechobee, Fla. She was past president of the Aqua Garden Club and chairwoman for the WV Council of Garden Clubs. She was a beautiful lady who enjoyed fashion, gardening and ballroom dancing. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela V. Carroll; two grandsons, William T. Carroll III and Mark Vance Carroll; one brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Linda Napier; and nephews and niece, Larry, Rick and Teresa. Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima School. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

FLETCHER PACK JR., 84, of Lavalette, WV passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Pastor Otis Bowen and Jody Lucas officiating. Burial will follow at the Four Oaks Cemetery, East Lynn. He was born on November 16, 1932 in East Lynn, WV a son of the late Fletcher Pack and Mary Ann Napier Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Delphia Pack and 2nd wife Linda Adkins Pack; sister Dolly Ross and two brothers Ernest and Walter Ferguson. Fletcher was a United States Army veteran. Survivors include his loving sister, Eskalene Pennington of Wayne; two brothers, Elba Ferguson and Willard Smith, Jr and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

ANAGENE WOOTEN GIBBS, Jan. 28, 1922 - May 12, 2017, died peacefully at her home in Huntington, W.Va., among family and friends on May 12, 2017. She was ninety-five years old. Anagene worked at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas, and St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, from where she retired after eighteen years. Following retirement, Anagene worked several years for the State Park System in South Carolina. Anagene was a member of various Baptist churches in the places she lived, but her first and ultimate membership and true church home was First Baptist Church of Ceredo, West Virginia. In her younger years, she was active in church choirs and often sang solos and duets on Sunday mornings. Anagene was preceded in death in 2007 by her husband of forty-nine years, Thomas H. Gibbs, and her sister, Kathleen Marcum, in 2016. Anagene is survived by her two sons, Tom Gibbs and wife Sara and Tim Gibbs and wife Gladys; her two grandchildren, Heather Gibbs Dougherty and her husband Ryan and Jason Gibbs and his wife Kristi. She is also survived by her sister, Hermalee Matney and husband Ed. Other family includes nieces and nephews, grandnieces and -nephews and great-grandnieces and -nephews. The family gives special thanks and deep appreciation to Anagene's caregiver, Ms. Janet Ray of West Hamlin, W.Va., and the staff of Hospice of Huntington for giving her compassion and dignity in her final days. Anagene, like her husband, Thomas, before her, donated her body to the Marshall University Medical School. At this time, no memorial service has been planned. Those wishing to remember Anagene may make memorial donations to First Baptist Church of Ceredo, PO Box 967, Ceredo, WV 25507 or to Hospice of Huntington, 1110 6th Ave., Huntington, WV 25701.

LOTTIE MAE ROSS, 92, of Salt Rock, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 12, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel with the Rev. James Jobe officiating. Burial will be in Ross Cemetery. She was born September 15, 1924, in Logan, W.Va., a daughter of the late Sidney and Evelyn Bartram Trent. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clovis W. Ross, and one son, Ronald Gene Ross. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley (Jerry) Wetherholt of Huntington and Geraldine "Gerri" Collins of Riverview, Florida; three sons, Darrell (Delma) Ross, Robert (Marilyn) Ross and Jerry Allen (Loretta) Ross, all of Salt Rock; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Lighthouse Side at Cabell Health Care for their loving care to their mother.

PATRICIA DALE ADKINS WORKMAN, 72, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. She was born December 4, 1944, in Detroit, Mich., a daughter of the late Otha and Ananell Ferguson Adkins. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who spent her life caring for her family. Dale attended Buffalo Valley Independent Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Ray Workman. Dale is survived by her beloved husband, Howard Ronald Workman; one son and daughter-in-law, Randall Scott (Lee Ann) Workman of Kenova, W.Va., and one daughter, Ronda Kay Wellman of Kenova, W.Va.; her cherished grandchildren, Jacob (Lindsey) Wellman, Jonah Wellman, Chandler, Scottie, Faith and Grace Workman; three brothers, Emmett Adkins, Ray Adkins and Charles Adkins; and a host of other family and friends. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017, at Maple Hill Cemetery with Brother Emmett Adkins officiating. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va., is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

ORVILLE DAMRON, 88, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, May 15, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elders Tony Clay, Roger Maynard and Tom Watts. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. He was born March 25, 1929, in Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late Samuel and Peggy Ray Damron. Orville was retired from the Laborers Local #543. He was the Pastor of the Echo United Baptist Church, where he took membership in August of 1959, after the church's organization in July of the same year. Although Orville was the Pastor and longtime member of Echo, he moderated and served as Assistant Pastor of several other churches through the years. He preached and fellowshipped with churches throughout West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. He loved all, was reasonable and easy to be entreated with. Orville loved the fellowship of Christ with everyone and has labored hard in the Gospel of Christ. He tried to treat all as Christ would. He was always faithful to the church and loved to worship with fellow Christians. Orville was preceded in death by a son, Larry Dale Damron; eight sisters, Mary Robinson, Dovie Napier, Opal Wallace, Ida Napier, Erie Pack, Ruth Nugent and infants, Effie and Oneda Damron; five brothers, Noah, Cullie, Forest, Sam, Wilmer Damron. Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Billy Jo Napier Damron; a daughter, Barbara Engelman and husband Bob of Grafton, Ohio; two sons, Jerry Michael Damron and wife Debbie of South Point, Ohio, Tommy Damron and wife Jill of Dunlow, W.Va.; a sister, Mollie Maynard of Wayne, W.Va.; two brothers, Darrell Damron of Prichard, W.Va., Tommy Damron and wife Kathleen of Lavalette, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Michelle Callen, Sara Jo Berryman, Jason Damron, Nick Damron, Savannah and Cheyenne Engelman; seven great-grandchildren, Jordyn and Jaxson Damron, Kennedy and Kendra Callen, Riley and A.J. Berryman and Penelope Damron; special nephew, Brother Harvey and wife Ruby Maynard, who helped make camping possible for Orville; special friend and fishing buddy, Brother Henry and wife Martha Ann Dillon, who all took such great care of Orville. Truly a soldier that has laid his armor down and died on the battlefield for his Lord and Savior. Friends could call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

JACKIE GLENN ADKINS, 53, of Barboursville, passed away May 15, 2017. He was born January 25, 1964, in Huntington, a son of the late Jennings and Lulie Adkins. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Wesley, Willis and Richard Adkins, and one sister, Mary Adkins. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Tina Nicely Adkins; four children, Jackie Glenn "J.J." Adkins Jr., Jonathan Adkins, Batina Adkins and Joshua Adkins; five sisters, Freda Mae Dunford, Linda Adkins, Ella (Norman) Lester, Shirley (Carlos) Vazquez, Dreama (Mark) Adkins; three brothers, Eugene (Goldie) Adkins, Arthur (Josett) Adkins and Johnny (Marge) Adkins; grandchildren, Zackary and Hailey Adkins, Aaliyah Adkins, Jackie Glenn "Bubba" Adkins III, Gavin Adkins and a special grandson, Draven Robertson. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2017, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Jerry Shaw. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery.

RICHARD ELLIOTT BURKE “DICKIE”, 79 of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Brother Hiram Justice officiating. Burial will follow at the Greasy Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 93, Kenova. He was born on July 31, 1937 at Taylorville, WV a son of the late Elliott Burke and Malinda Ferrell Burke. He was a former press operator for Robin Industries and was a United States Army Veteran. Dickie was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed restoring cars in his spare time. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta Maynard Burke; brothers, Billy Joe and Alex Burke, sisters, Gladys Burke and Juanita Ellis and sister-in-law, Erie Milum. Survivors include his son, Richard A. Burke “Tony” (Anita) of Norwalk, Ohio; sister, Mary Ann Hamilton of West Augusta, VA; three grandchildren, Nicole Smith (Chaz) of Sheffield Lake, Ohio; Christopher Pratt (Megan Powell) of Bellevue, Ohio and Samantha Pratt (Darrin Shepherd) of Greenwich, Ohio; four great- grandchildren, Isabella “Bella”, Jeremiah, Jaxon and Korbin; special niece, Wanda Lambert and special caregiver, Betty Hoover. He is also survived by numerous other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

OBBIE SPENCE, 70, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at his residence. He was born May 11, 1947, at Stiltner, W.Va., a son of the late Basil and Dorothy Adkins Spence. He worked as a drywall contractor and was a member of the local painter's union in Huntington. A sister, Mary Sula Smith, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Donna M. Birkbeck Spence; three sisters, Willa Jean Napier and Justine Frazier, both of Wayne, Albina Trogdon (Paul) and Chloa Wallace (Cletis), all of Fort Gay, W.Va.; three brothers, Odell Spence (Geneva) of Marshville, Ohio, Odis Spence of Fort Gay, W.Va., and Basil Spence Jr. of Wayne, W.Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Obbie was best known for his humor and kindness and his love for "Fireball" candy. He will be missed by all who knew him. Private services will be held by Elder Tony Clay. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

BEATRICE MARIE EAGLESTON, 90, formerly of Ceredo, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2017. She was a resident of Lucasville, Ohio, where she had made her home for several years. She was born in Johnson County, Ky., on May 13, 1927, a daughter of the late William Wesley Kretzer and Nannie (Cartmill) Kretzer. "Bea" was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mordecai "Mort" Eagleston; her siblings, Homer, Clarence, Bill, Josephine and Bob Kretzer. "Bea" attended Grace Missionary Baptist Church of Ceredo and was a member of Madison Missionary Baptist Church of Minford, Ohio. She was a member of Ceredo-Kenova High School Class of 1946 and was a pharmacy clerk and homemaker. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, May 19, 2017, at 1 p.m. with Mike Akers officiating at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home, with visitation two hours prior. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. She is survived by her daughter with whom she made her home, Cynthia (Vern) Blaine of Lucasville, and her son, Mordecai (Kathleen) Eagleston II of Peebles, Ohio. She leaves behind three grandchildren, James Blaine, Matthew Blaine and Michelle Eagleston; three great-grandchildren, Noah and Owen Blaine and London Rose Blaine; her sister, Juanita Chafin of Huntington. Visit her tribute page to leave online condolences or memories at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

FLETCHER BOYD LYCANS, 94, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Jeffrey Lycans officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens. He was born on February 22, 1923, in East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late Henry Boyd Lycans and Laura Napier Lycans. Fletcher was a crane operator for IUOE #132 and was a member of Shepherds Fold Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Dickerson Lycans; three sisters, Maggie Hutchinson, Mary Asbury and Georgia Stephens; and three brothers, Homer, Wallace and Cabell Lycans. Survivors include his two daughters, Sharon McCoy of Huntington and Linda Akers (Roger) of Prichard, W.Va.; two sons, Jeffrey Lycans (Beverly) of Huntington and Ronald Lycans (Robin) of Summersville, W.Va.; a sister, Deanna Marks of Warfield, Ky.; and a brother, Charlie Lycans of Ft. Gay; ten grandchildren, Gina (Michael) Crick, Jamie McCoy, Tara (Sam) Weyant, Jason (Freda) Lycans, Laura (Jamie) Crum, Jeremie (Jessica) Akers, Amber (Bill) Butcher, Brent (Jackie) Lycans, Audra Lycans, Justin (Kassie) Lycans; 19 great-grandchildren, Hayden (Allison) Crick, Hunter, Harrison and Hansen Crick, Amanda, Jessica and Katelyn McCoy, Silas, Finley, Zion and Alandra Crum, Kaylen and Levi Akers, Emily and Luke Butcher, Sydney Lycans, Ashley Lycans, Coltyn and Lillian Lycans; one great-great-grandchild, Jamison Chandler. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Shepherds Fold Baptist Church, c/o Roger Akers, Treasurer, 353 L.F. Bridge Branch Road, Prichard, WV 25555-8157.

ERNEST F. BLANKENSHIP, 75, of Magnolia, Texas, formerly of Lavalette, W.Va., son of Lowell and Birchie Booton, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on May 16, 2017, in Texas. He leaves behind his mother, Birchie L. Booton; two children, Penny D. Johnson (Robert) of North East, Pa., and E. Duane Blankenship (Toni) of Nederland, Colo.; one brother, Terry L. Booton (Ginger) of Atlanta, Ga.; as well as two grandchildren of North East, Pa., Matthew D. and Melissa D. Johnson; two grandchildren by love, Keanu and Nyall Hasty of Nederland, Colo.; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, longtime amazing friends all across this nation; two adopted by love sons, Trevor Dodd of Austin, Texas, and David Garris of Friendswood, Texas; and one goddaughter, Megan Moreno of Houston, Texas. Ernest proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the Army, lived his life to the fullest after retirement, traveling the USA by motorcycle, which he dearly loved, seeing most all states, participating in numerous rides to bless children and others, as well as spending numerous months back in his home state of West Virginia to enjoy the summer months and many friends each year. There will be two "Celebration of Life" ceremonies with military honors, one at American Legion Post 93, 302 8th St., Kenova, WV 25530 on Sunday, May 28, from 2 to 4 p.m., and a second at American Legion Post 127/VFW Post 2427, 4408 Alice Road, Tomball, TX 77377-6275, Sunday, June 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. To start there will be time for sharing, celebrating, reminiscing, enjoying the many memories and ending with Military Honor ceremony. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to bless in memory of our dad, Ernest F. Blankenship, The American Legion Post 93, The American Legion Post 127 and VFW Post 2427 listed above, or Soldiers' Angels, 2700 NE Loop 410, Ste. 310, San Antonio, TX 78217, www.soldiersangels.org. Thank you again for loving our Dad … he was a memorable person!

LUCIAN THURMAN FRY JR., 49, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He was born September 29, 1967 at Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Lucian and Carol Maynard Fry. He served in the U.S. Army and was a carpenter. Per his request, a private burial was held at Community Memorial Gardens. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Fry family.

WILLIAM THOMAS HALE, 75, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at home. Born December 23, 1941 at Wayne, William served our country honorably in the U.S. Army and retired from Turman Construction. Preceding him in death were his parents, Gladys Robertson Ball and George William (Elizabeth) Hale; four brothers, Andy Ray Hale, Charles Bernard Hale, Wallace Ball, and Ronnie Ball; two sisters, Brenda Lou Rickman, and Mary Ann Smith; and one son, Charles Edward Bing, Jr. He leaves behind his wife Sandra Jean Hale; eight children, Tamara (Glen) Stephens, Sonya (James) Wheeler, Charles Kitts II, Lora (Marc) Hale, Larry Propps, Rhonda (John) Rickman, William Hale, and Jennifer (Chris) Adkins; 20 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, George Raymond Hale and Randall Ball; two sisters, Betty Ruth Smith and Orpha Elizabeth Hanson; and nieces, nephews, and friends too numerous to mention. The family would like to thank Dr. Jamil and Dr. Mitchell at Cabell Huntington Hospital as well as Hospice of Huntington for their care. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Steve Nida officiating. Burial will follow in the Vaughan Mills Cemetery with military honors performed by the American Legion Post 93. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

RUTH ALLENE "PEG" PUCKETT BALL, 89, of Kenova, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017, at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, with Minister Roy Akers and Minister Ellis Maynard officiating. Interment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was born November 14, 1927, in Kenova, a daughter of the late William and Tina Meredith Puckett. Peg was a retired school teacher from the Wayne County School System and she attended the Rt. 60 Freewill Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Survivors include her beloved husband, Joe Donald Ball; two sons and daughters-in-law, William Dennis Ball (Nora) of Huntington and Darrell Joe Ball (Sharon) of Kenova; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.

JEFF THACKER II, 29, of Huntington, husband of Kayla Thacker, died May 18, 2017. He was a construction worker. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Monday at Reger Funeral Home; burial at Hunt Cemetery. www.regerfh.com

MARY ELLEN WORKMAN BLANKENSHIP, 71, of Kenova, won her battle with illness and entered into peaceful rest on Friday, May 19, 2017, at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother, mamaw, grammy and friend to so many that loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Anna Ruth Workman, two brothers, Garrett and Charles Workman, and a very special friend, Carol Sammons. She leaves behind her loving husband of 51 years, Hiram Blankenship Jr., her children and their spouses, Lisa (Bill) Palmer, Steve (Vicki) Blankenship, LaShelle (Scott) Stambaugh, all of Kenova, eight grandchildren, Courtney, Alex, Marci, Christian, Allison, Austin, Jake and Jordan, five great-grandbabies, Lilah, Caroline, Reese, Ellie, Jensen and one on the way, all of who will miss her dearly. She is also survived by a sister, Dova Murphy, and a special sister-in-law, Sylvia Luther. Those that know her knew of her special love for dogs, and she leaves behind two fur babies, Lucy and Bella. Her family would like to especially thank Andi, Rhonda and Tina of Hospice for their Compassion, Care and support over the last four months. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Eddie Hay. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated; however, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington in her memory.

In Loving Memory of BETTY JEWEL BRYANT BLANKENSHIP, 73, of Prichard, WV went to be with the Lord Monday, May 22, 2017 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 pm Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Carl Black. Burial will follow at Dock’s Creek Cemetery, Kenova, WV. She was born August 8, 1943 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Oscar and Ethel Tucker Bryant. Also preceding her in death was her loving husband of 56 years, Rev. Curtis L. Blankenship; a son, Curtis Blankenship, Jr. and his wife, Mary Blankenship; a granddaughter, Rachel May Adkins Evans; a sister, Shirley Bryant Murasky; four brothers, Hasel Lee Bryant, Jim Bryant, George “Junior” Bryant and Donnie Bryant; along with a sister-in-law and wonderful friend, Patty Bryant. Survivors include her daughter, Evelyn Adkins and husband, William; two sons, Terry Blankenship and wife, Melissa, Bruce Blankenship and wife, Michelle; two sisters, D.J. Alacar and husband, Bruce of North Carolina, Bonnie Quichocho and husband, Rick of Georgia; three brothers, Charles Bryant of Kenova, WV, Doug Bryant and wife, Pam of Point Pleasant, WV, Roger Bryant of Arizona; three sisters-in-law; eleven grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren along with a host of family and friends. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Rev. Carl Blank and the staff at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

BARBARA ANN CORNS, 77, of Ceredo, W. Va., passed from this world and went to be with Jesus, his angels and all of our family previously gone before us on May 22, 2017, at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, S.C. She was born on April 23, 1940, and was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Louise Browning; and husband, Lawrence "Doc" Corns Jr. Barbara lived a full, happy, Christian life before she peacefully left this world behind. Barbara is survived by three children, Christina Callicoat (Greg), James Corns (Monica) and Larry Corns (Terri); 10 grandchildren, Tyler, Kiersten, Kortini, Ryan M., Michael, Cassie, Jeremy, Josh, Jeremy Ryan and Ashton; and three great-grandchildren, Riley, Gillian and Bri'Lynn. There was a public viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home for all family and friends to say their last goodbyes. Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2017, at the funeral home, with Bro. Jason Paytner and Bro. Tommy Romans officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. You may visit Barbara's memorial page at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

LIGE WILLIAMSON, 82, of Kiahsville, WV, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Friday, May 26, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brothers Wornie Meeks, Dolphus Perry and Bob Watson. Burial will follow at Williamson Cemetery, Wilsondale, WV. He was born March 11, 1935 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Lige and Chloe Tomblin Williamson. He was a member of Elmwood Church where he pastored for 40 years. He was also a retired equipment operator for Island Creek Coal Company and member of the UMWA. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Nancy Jane Mullins Williamson; a daughter, Rhonda Williamson; a son, Hank Willimson; four sisters, Nina Workman, Nettie Meeks, Demi Paulson, May Browning; five brothers, Harden, Hi, Wayne, Roy and Melve Williamson. Survivors include four daughters, Wanda Williamson, Nancy Jane Ramey (Adonis) all of Kiahsville, WV; Mary Thomas (Aaron) of Lavalette, WV, Vera McNeely (James) of Kiahsville, WV; two sons, Jesse Williamson (Kathy) of Logan, WV, Elijah Williamson (Rhonda) of Kermit, WV; a sister, Delsie Vance of Chapmanville, WV; eleven grandchildren, Ronnie, James, Brenton, Jason, Jodie, Chassity, Abagail, Joshua, Nathaniel, Kayla, Bethany; and a host of additional family, friends and church family. Friends may visit from 6 to 9 pm Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

NEWMAN CHANEY, 87, of East Lynn, W.Va. , went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center . He was born January 22, 1930 at Wayne, a son of the late Leonard and Lilly Dyer Chaney. His wife Arminda Chaney also preceded him in death along with one sister, Goldie Adkins, one son, Oshel Chaney, and one granddaughter, Amanda Clark.
He leaves behind two sons, Merle Chaney of Branchland, W.Va. , and Elisha Chaney of East Lynn; three grandchildren, Lisa Stephens, Josh Chaney, and Jessica Jeffery; seven great-grandchildren, Cassie, Lilly, Jayden, Brandon, Katlyn, Sabrina, and Cassedy; and one great-great granddaughter, Alayaha. Also surviving is two sisters, Delpha, and Hazel; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Private burial will be held at the Watson Cemetery. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Chaney family.

TERRY DEAN DILLON, 54, of Hamlin, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Michael Dillon and Bishop Toney Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens. He was born May 4, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan, a son of Lee and Faye Deskins Dillon of Genoa, W.Va. He was a member of the Laborers Local Union 543, Huntington, W.Va. Terry was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Riley and Wilda Dillon; maternal grandparents, Nathan and Nancy Deskins; and sister, Carolyn Dillon Fry. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters, Jannah Dillon of Huntington, W.Va., and Shannan Dillon of Culloden, W.Va.; two sons, Jordan and Mason Dillon, both of Hamlin, W.Va.; four sisters, Andrea Damron of Chesapeake, Ohio, Melinda Smith (Tommy) and Sherry Gilkerson (James), all of Lavalette, W.Va., and Melissa Plymale (Alec) of Huntington, W.Va., and one brother, Randy Dillon (Jonora) of Milton, W.Va.; the mother of his children, Yolanda Molina; and many friends and family too numerous to mention. Terry loved his children beyond measure and loved talking about them, their lives and accomplishments. He also had four dogs he treasured; they will all be missing him as well. Terry was loved by all who knew him; he was a giver with a heart of gold and never asked much of those he loved. We will all miss him dearly. Visitation will be held from noon until service time Sunday at the funeral home.

MARY JEANETTE MAY, 79, of Branchland, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2017, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel with Pastor Jamie Clay officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Huntington. She was born May 29, 1937, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Fletcher and Louise Sexton Chinn. She was preceded in death by three brothers, John "Buster," Harry "Jack" and Charles "Turk" Chinn. She was retired from Corbin Limited. She is survived by her husband, Gerald May; two daughters, Debora Dutton and her husband George Jr. of Huntington, and Ella "Penny" May of Branchland; one sister, Emma "Peg" Watts of Branchland; three special "grandkids," Braden, Abram and Addie Triplett; and a special friend, Beverly Triplett. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

EDITH THOMPSON, 64, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 1, 1953, a daughter of the late Homer and Haley Maynard Thompson. One brother, Virgil Thompson also preceded her in death. She leaves behind two brothers, Robert Thompson of Kenova, W.Va., and Pearly Thompson. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Thompson Cemetery, Ft. Gay. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

GEORGE HARVEY ROSS, 87, of Wayne, WV passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Elder Terry Bryant and Elder Junior Ruggles officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born on April 7, 1930 in Kenova, WV, a son of the late Taylor L. Ross and Tennessee Napier Ross. George was a retired machinist and a member of Bethany Church in Kenova. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ratchell Emogene Ross and sister Bessie Pniewski. Survivors include his daughter, Barbara Kane (Rob) of Elyria, Ohio; two sons, George Harvey Ross, Jr. (Sue) and James “Bobby” Ross (Kim) all of Wayne, WV; two sisters, Martha Zona (Al) of Medina, Ohio and Dorothy Chapman of Nashville, Tennessee; four brothers, David Ross of Welaka, Florida; Fred Ross of Kenova, WV; Boyd Ross (Charlene) of Medina, Ohio and Tillis Ross (Audrey) of Wayne, WV; eight grandchildren, Rachel Temple Harris (David), Elaine Ross, George Harvey Ross III, Danielle Fleming, James Ross, Jr., Melissa Kane, Robin Kane and Jacob Kane; seven great grandchildren, Ashley Temple Harris, Tara Temple Harris, Kellie Fleming, Roman Ross, Jacob Fleming, Epic Kane and Onyx Kane. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

ROGER ALLEN KIMBLER, 59, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was born in Huntington, W.Va., on December 18, 1957. He served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Nimitz. He was a hardworking man who loved his family and loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was an avid WVU fan; "Go Mountaineers" was his favorite saying. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Harold Hale, his maternal grandmother, Mary Kimbler, and two special aunts, Mary Kimbler and Sue Beckley. Survivors include his loving mother, Dorothy Kimbler Hale of Kenova; two sons, whom he loved more than anything in this world, Troy (Joanna) Kimbler of Kenova and Matthew (Kadesha) Kimbler of Virginia; granddaughter, Vada Kimbler, who was his pride and joy; a fiancée, who was the love of his life, Beverly Frasher; five siblings, Connie (Bo) Sloan of Kenova, Jerry Hale of Kenova, Ricky Hale of Indiana, Violet (Larry) Walters of Huntington and Della Hale of Kenova; a special uncle, Bogey, who was like a dad to him; and special cousins, David and Lisa Kimbler, who were like his brother and sister, and a host of family and friends too many to mention. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Hospice of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Brother Frank Donnelly. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Friends may call from noon until service time on Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

MELISSA KAY TOMBLIN, 44, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 25, 2017. She was born December 21, 1972 at Huntington, W.Va., and was a homemaker. Her father, Chris Stamper preceded her in death, along with one son, Boyd Ray Tomblin; grandparents Clifford and Luttie Stamper and Leslie and Mary Lou Isaacs; special mother-in-law and father-in-law, Brenda and Charles Tomblin; sister-in-law Ruby Workman; and step-brother Joe Warden. She is survived by her husband, Charles Dale Tomblin; one son, Billy Dale Tomblin; one daughter Amanda (Robbie) Adkins; and three grandsons, whom she dearly loved, Camaron, Keaton, and Jordan Adkins, all of East Lynn. Also surviving is her mother Catherine (Phillip) Chafin of Wayne, W.Va., three sisters, Angela Mills of Wayne, Kristi (Bub) Hamm of Huntington, and Lesley (Gary) Adkins also of Wayne; three step-brothers, Jimmy (Tammy) Chafin, Terry (Amanda) Chafin, and Phillip (Tabby) Chafin, Jr., all of Genoa, W.Va.; one step-sister, Donna (Mike) Price of Parkersburg, W.Va.; sister-in-law Loretta Thornhill of Wayne; step-mother Sue Workman of Huntington step-brother Jimmy Warden of Idaho; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, whom she loved dearly; and a host of family and friends, including special friend, Charlie Mills, of Wayne. Melissa will be loved and missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Ronnie Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to assist the family with final expenses are appreciated.

CARLOS MAYNARD, 74, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born December 13, 1942 at Dunlow, W.Va., a son of the late Jimmy and Garnett Maynard. His brother Howard Maynard also preceded him in death, along with one grandson, Aaron Keith Maynard, and one nephew, Philip Maynard. Carlos was retired from Gallagher Ford in Huntington. He leaves behind two sons, Carlos (Kimberly) Maynard, Jr., of Huntington, and Brian Maynard of Ft. Gay; three grandchildren, Shane Bailey, Shelby Scarberry, and Carlos “C.J.” Maynard III; and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Judy Lewis of Ft. Gay; one brother Garland (Dorcas) Maynard of Wayne; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Maynard Lewis Cemetery, Ft. Gay. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

BONNIE GAIL ADKINS, 55, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2017. She was born January 27, 1962 at Louisa, Ky., a daughter of the late Edford and Dorothy Wilson Roseberry. Her husband, Bill Adkins also preceded her in death along with one brother, Edford Dale Roseberry, one sister, Wanda Lee May, and one son David Lee Berry. She leaves behind one daughter, Rebecca Berry of Genoa; one son, Lester Berry of Wooster, Ohio; and three granddaughters, Alisha, Savannah, and Landon. Also surviving are two brothers, Rick Roseberry of Ft. Gay, W.Va., and Richard Roseberry of Genoa; and nieces and nephews too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Cox Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

AMANDA "AMANDA JANE" ROBERTSON, 34, of Wayne, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Brother Arbie Rice and Brother Gary Queen officiating. Burial will follow at the Adkins Cemetery at Kiahsville, W.Va. She was born July 15, 1982, in Huntington, a daughter of Charles and Alta Williamson Rice of Wayne. She was receptionist for Dr. Brian Eves. Preceding her in death were her maternal grandparents, Mose and Brookie Williamson; her paternal grandparents, Bill and Senia Rice; and her mother-in-law, Dora Marie Robertson. Survivors include her husband, Jamie Lee Robertson; her children whom she loved with all of her heart, Kylie Robertson, Isaiah Robertson and William Robertson, all of Wayne; two brothers, Charles Rice (Janice) and William Rice (Sarah), all of Wayne; her very special nieces and nephews Zoey, Michael, Brooklyn,Wyatt, Gavin and Draven; father-in-law, James Robertson; and brothers-in-law, Christopher, Derrick and Aaron Robertson. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.

SELENA GAY WATTS, 72, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2017. She was born December 25, 1944 at Dunlow, W.Va., a daughter of the late Frank and Easter Maynard Aldridge. Her daughter Lisa Ann Watts also preceded her in death along with one sister, Georgia Perry, three brothers, Fred Aldridge, Filmore Aldridge, and Willis Aldridge, and one granddaughter, Amanda Michelle Lewis. Slena was a homemaker and a member of New Vision Baptist Church, Wayne. She leaves behind her loving husband Toney Watts; she leaves behind two daughters and their husbands whom she loved as sons, Darlene (David) Lewis and Deborah (Gordon) Carter, all of Wayne; two granddaughters, Della (Simon) Kilpatrick and Brittney (Chris) Boyd, all of Wayne; and three great grandchildren, Katelynn Ann Kilpatrick, Bradley Sean Kilpatrick, and Hayden Ceaira Boyd. Also surviving are four sisters, Minnie (Paul) Jarrell, Brookie (Shiloh) Porter, all of Wayne, Dorothy Brumfield of Huntington, and Hazel (Everett) Stumbo of Whitesville, W.Va.; one brother, George (Versal) Aldridge of Flatwoods, Ky.; special friend Dale “Rail” Perry, whom she considered her own; her dog “Tank”; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Asst. Pastor Danny Damron officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to assist with final expenses are appreciated.

ELSIE MAE FERGUSON PERKEY, 92, of Westmoreland, W.Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior May 27, 2017. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Reger Funeral Chapel. Reverend Tom Nolan and Reverend William Wilson will be conducting the service. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born June 13, 1924, in Wayne County, West Virginia. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She worked tirelessly in her beloved community and church, where she was a lifelong member. Interests included sports, fishing, bowling, cooking, gardening, history, reading and walking. She was a loyal supporter of Marshall University and Vinson High School and worked over 60 years in Wayne County elections. She was preceded in death by L.E. Perkey, her husband of 49 years. Survived by her son, Sam (Pam); daughters, Lynne and Cristy; grandchildren, Natalie (Dave), Adelle (Nicky), Josh (Angie), Zach (Kristie), Stacey and Matt (Michelle). Great-grandchildren are Lake, Dawson, Shelby, Jackson, Tyler, Samantha and Hailey. Serving as pallbearers: Scott Mellert, Chris Mellert, Butch Adkins, Maury Hartz, Bobby Lee Wiles and Tim Dillon. Visitation is noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Little Victories Animal Rescue or Hospice. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

JOSEPH “JOE” WARREN PERRY, 55, of Front Royal, Va. crossed from here to Heaven, Monday May 29, 2017 at his residence. Joe was born in Huntington, W.Va. on February 23, 1962. His brother Floyd Randal Perry preceded him in death along with his mother-in-law Dorothy Vance. Survivors include his wife Ramonda “Mondy” Vance Perry; a daughter Emily Gunter of Winchester of Va.; sons Joshua and Jacob Perry of Stephens City, Va.; and granddaughter Gabrielle Gunter of Winchester, Va. Also surviving are his parents Floyd and Phyllis Perry; sisters Thressa (Tim) Mills and Rachel Perry, all of Wayne, W.Va.; and father-in-law Woodrow Vance of Winchester, Va. Joe will be greatly missed by family and friends, including his best buddies, Duchess and Moochie. Service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, with Assistant Pastor Danny Damron officiating. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Contributions in his honor can be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork St. #405 Winchester, VA 22601 or New Vision Baptist Church PO Box 937, Wayne WV 25570

JUDY KAY BLOSS, 68, of Lavalette, W.Va., loving wife and Nana, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, June 2, 2017, at noon at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Minster Philip Scott. Burial will follow at Bloss Cemetery, Lavalette, W.Va. Judy was a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ at Garretts Creek Road for more than 40 years. She was born on June 2, 1948, in Cabell County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Raymond and Lula Davis Hale. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Thomas "Tom" Bloss; children and spouses, Michelle and Wyn Baker and Gregg and Jennifer Bloss; four grandchildren, Bethany and Drew Baker and Gracie and Braden Bloss, all of Lavalette; brother and sister-in-law, Raymond Hale Jr. and Connie Hale; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janet and Bob Chiera, Joann and Larry Booth, all of Wayne, and Sue and Don Leslie of Prichard, W.Va.; a special sister-in-law, Loretta Bloss Smith of Lavalette; and one brother-in-law, Gordon Bloss of Lavalette. A special thank you to Dr. Kevin Yingling and Laura Talbert for years of compassionate care. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

SHERI LYNN FLETCHER, 54, of Huntington, passed away May 31, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2017, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery. She was born December 12, 1962, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Clifton and Darlene Eplin Adkins. She is survived by her husband, Paul Fletcher; one daughter, Tara Fletcher; one son, Christopher Fletcher; one brother, Harold Adkins; three sisters-in-law, Mary Fletcher, Jeanette Christian and Sharon Keaton; two brothers-in-law, Timmy Esque and Ray Fletcher; Diana Parsons, who was just like a sister; three granddaughters, Madison Fletcher, Nevaeh Davenport and McKenzie Davenport; one grandson, Dakota Fletcher; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home.

TERESA LYNN PORTER PANCAKE, 56, of Lavalette, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Church of Christ at Fifth Street, Huntington, WV, with Brother Dave Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery at Wayne, WV. She was born September 17, 1960 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Glenn and Shelba Griffin Porter. She was a pharmaceutical sales representative for Celgene Corporation and was a member of the Church of Christ at Fifth Street. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Michael Scott Pancake; a daughter, Katelyn Nicole Pancake of Lavalette, WV; a son, Corey Adam Pancake, also of Lavalette, WV; a sister, Sandra Renee Hunley (Rodney) of Wayne, WV; a sister-in-law, Cindy Pancake of Lavalette, WV; and a host of additional family and friends. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Hospice of Huntington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Friends may call from noon until service time Saturday at the church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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