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REVEREND RONALD R. BROOKS, age 79, passed away July 1, 2017 at Woodlands Retirement Community, after a long illness. Rev. Brooks served the United Methodist Church for more than forty years, following graduation from West Virginia Wesleyan College and Wesley Theological Seminary. He was the pastor for churches in Johnsville-Middleburg, Md. (1959-1961); Kermit, W.Va. (1961-1965); Wayne (1965-1969); Romney, W.Va. (1969-1976); Epworth Church in Ripley, W.Va. (1976-1985); First UMC in Huntington (1985-1992); and First UMC in Ravenswood, W.Va. (1998-2000). He also served as District Superintendent in Wheeling, W.Va., from 1992-1998 and on various boards and agencies. As much as he loved the Church, Ron loved his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years Edna Miller Brooks of Huntington, and four children: Jay Brooks of Coral Gables, Fla.; Ronald Brooks, Jr. of Point Pleasant; Maribeth Anderson (Scott) of Huntington and Jennifer Brooks of Frederick, Md. He was an adoring grandpa to Cameron and Tyler Brooks, Sophia Pajevic, and Brooks and Tess Anderson. Almost as much as he loved the Church, and his family, Ron loved golf! His hole-in-one on the #13 at Twin Silos in 2008 was a highlight. A native of Logan County, W.Va., and son of Ray and Athleen Brooks, he is survived by three brothers and two sisters: Robert Brooks (Lea) of Elgin, Ill.; Patty Roach (Jim) of Logan, W.Va.; Jim Brooks (Ellen) of Corydon, Ind.; Gena Ryan (Don) of South Charleston, W.Va., and Scott Brooks (Anita) of Oceana, W.Va. He will also be missed by a host of nieces and nephews, each of them special to him. Services will be Wednesday, July 5, at Huntington First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at noon and the funeral will be at 2 p.m. The family would like to express appreciation to the staff and community of Woodlands, and to special nurses and aids who cared so well for Ron, especially in his final weeks. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made either to the "United Methodist Foundation of West Virginia, Inc." for the Ronald R. Brooks endowment for seminary scholarships (PO Box 3811, Charleston, WV 25338-3811), or to the Huntington First United Methodist Church (1124 5TH Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701). Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com.

JOHN PAUL LESTER, 46, of Ceredo , WV went to be with his Lord on July 4, 2017. He was born February 6, 1971, the son of Jennings and Patricia Lester. John was a member of The Beech Street Christian Church in Ashland, KY. He is survived by his parents; his son, Tanner Lester; his sister, Angela Tang, nephews; Jacob and Joey Tang. He will be greatly missed by many. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on July 11, 2017 at Ceredo- Kenova Funeral Home with Dr. Rob O'Lynn officiating. There will be a public visitation one hour prior to services . Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

PAUL EDWARD NELSON, 79, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Thomas Dyer and Pastor Willis Mills at noon Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Maple Hill section of Docks Creek Cemetery. Paul was born on March 9, 1938, in Wayne County, W.Va., to the late Timothy and Ruby Smith Nelson. He was retired from Nelson-Crockett Home Improvement. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Nelson; two sisters, Mary James and Garnet Sturgill. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Frances Carter Nelson; one son, Paul Nelson Jr. of Huntington; two daughters, Ruby Collins of Kenova and Patricia Kimbler of Huntington; five grandchildren, Jason Crockett, Deidre Crockett, James Paul Crockett, Troy Kimbler and Matthew Kimbler; and three sisters, Hazel Kremer, Bonnie Rummell and Betty Higgins. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

SALLY LOWE NEWTON, 73, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with her Lord on July 5, 2017, at her home. She was born December 22, 1943, in Huntington, W.Va., to the late Winchester "Checker" Lowe and Elma "Doris" Adkins Lowe. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edmond "Tom" Newton and her son, Thomas "Tommy" Newton Jr. Mrs. Newton worked at Corbin Ltd., for 30 years and volunteered as a receptionist at Sybene-Chesapeake Senior Center. She is survived by her children, Doris Marie Gibson (Lee), Victoria Lee Maynard (Tom), Dennis Allen Newton (Michelle) and David Earl Newton. Also surviving is a daughterB in-law, Phillis Newton; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, a special grandchild, Tasha Marie Newton, along with a host of relatives and friends. A special thank you to Darlene and all her senior center friends. There will be graveside services at noon Monday, Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

ROBERT WAYNE LOVE, 65, of Genoa, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Pastor Travis Perry officiating. Burial will follow at the Robertson Cemetery, Genoa. He was born on March 9, 1952 at Charleston, WV a son of the late Henry H. and Anna Jean Robertson Love. Bob was a member of Rush Branch Church in Genoa and was a United States Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, James Eugene and Roy Lee Love; brother-in-law, James Stanley Rutledge and a nephew, Mark Allen Love. Survivors include his sons, Robert W. Love II A Wayne@ of Genoa, whom was also his caregiver, Glen Michael Love of Rittman, Ohio, Shawn Lewis Love (Danielle) of Orville, Ohio, Dana Scott Love of Rittman, Ohio and Michael Wilson (Michelle) of Genoa, WV; four brothers, Henry D. Love (Patricia) of Tornado, WV, Patrick W. Love of Athens, TN, Charles A. Love of West Salem, Ohio and Harold D. Love (Rebecca) of Charleston, SC; four sisters, LoWilma Rutledge of Tornado, WV, Mary Ann Sheppard of Riverview, FL, Carolyn Love Ratliff (Gary) and Doris Love Ratliff (Greg) all of West Salem, Ohio. Bob is also survived by four grandchildren, Nathaniel (Kayla), Alexys, Brooklyn and Bailey, two sisters-in-law, Karen Sue Love of Rittman, Ohio and Patricia Ann Love of Spencer, WV, 24 nieces and nephews, 38 great nieces and nephews and 5 great great nieces and nephews. Bob loved his church and his church family. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to his friends Bonnie and Claude Perry, Ivory Damron and to his son Wayne for being there in Bob= s time of need. God Bless. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

BETTY JUNE RUSSELL, 67, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Thursday, July 06, 2017 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. She was born April 10, 1950 in East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late Truman and Gladys Davis Russell. Also preceding her in death were two sisters and a brother-in-law, Janet Russell and Mary Justice and husband, Roy; and five brothers, Clifford, David, Daniel, Truman Russell, Jr. and Jerry Lee Russell. Betty worked for Info-Cision in Huntington, and was a member of the Garretts Creek Community Church. She is survived by two sons, Donald Ray Adkins and wife Susan of Proctorville, Ohio and Barry Allen Adkins of Cleveland, Ohio; one daughter Jennifer Lynn Myers of Ceredo, W.Va.; seven grandchildren, Destiny, Dillon, Amanda, Tyler, Tanner, Kameron, and Shana; two great grandchildren Arizona and Bentley. Also surviving are sisters, Gladys Ferguson and husband, Ralph of New Boston, Mich., Arlene Caldwell and husband, Delbert of Fort Gay, W.Va., and Judy Christian and husband, Roger of Wayne; brothers, Jimmy Russell of Kiahsville, W.Va., Jackie Russell and companion Mary A Tiney@ Fortner of East Lynn; along with many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. She is also survived by former husband and lifelong friend Donald Adkins of Proctorville, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service.

ROBERT ERIC "ROBBIE" SPEARS, 41, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017. Robbie was born February 13, 1976, in Huntington, W.Va.,the son of Robert "Buck" and Patty Copley Spears. He was a diesel mechanic with West Virginia Trucking. Survivors include his parents, Buck and Patty Spears of Fort Gay, W.Va.; a son Lacy Spears of Fort Gay; a sister Lisa Methax and husband Jimmy, also of Fort Gay; a niece Mackenzie Methax, and a nephew Josh Methax; his paternal grandfather, Willie Spears of Fort Gay; and a host of loved ones. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2017, at the Salt Petre Community Church with Rev. Richard Maynard and Rev. Darrin Fetherolph officiating. Burial will follow in the Birdie Copley Cemetery, Fort Gay, W.Va. Friends may visit the family from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

M. ELAINE SPEARS RATLIFF, 95, died July 6, 2017 at her daughter's home in Titusville, Fla. She was a postal clerk at the Fort Gay Post Office. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, Ky.; burial will follow at Fort Gay Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of St. Francis at 1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville, FL. 32780.

PHYLLIS JEAN NICELY, 72, of Barboursville, passed away July 7, 2017. She was born April 27, 1945, in Wayne, a daughter of the late Ivan Adkins and Ida Porter Adkins. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Nicely and Joyce Adkins, and one brother, Allen Adkins. She is survived by her husband, Eldon Nicely; two sisters, Betty Adkins, and Debbie Mace; three brothers, Rick Adkins, Gary Adkins and Earl Adkins; special niece, Ida Parker; great nieces, Brittany Smith and Breanna Hall; great-great-nephew Jayden Smith. Funeral services will be private. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements.

MAZIE MARIE FERGUSON COPLEY, A Granny@ , 94, of Dunlow, WV joined her Lord and Savior and the love of her life Charley Copley on Friday, July 7, 2017. She was born on June 25, 1923 in Dunlow, WV a daughter of the late Joseph and Fannie Ferguson. Mazie was a member of the Fairmount United Baptist Church. She served her Lord for 71 years, witnessing to all she seen. She was a member of Crum OES Chapter #160. Granny loved to make quilts for her loved ones and was loved by all who knew her. We love you granny! In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charley Copley; three daughters, Lorene, Dorene and Fannie Lee; one son, Sherman Copley; seven brothers, Luke, Arthur, Lee, Homer, Sherman, Raymond and Jim Ferguson; two sisters, Myrtle Dotson and Hazel Lee Stamper; three sons-in-law; John Cox, Ray Lovejoy and Larry Murphy. Survivors include three daughters; Pauline Lackey (Grady), Millie Cox and Juanita Murphy all of Dunlow, WV; a sister Irene Jarrell; son-in-law, Ronald Cox; daughter-in-law, Peachie Copley;; sister-in-law, Jewell Ferguson; 28 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 14 great- great grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, neighbors and church family. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. A special thanks to all who helped care for granny, especially Dunlow EMS, Dr. Clifton Bolinger and the staff at St. Mary= s Women and Family Care and Julie Brewer at Women= s Health Service. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Fairmount United Baptist Church, Dunlow with Brother Emanuel Ferguson and Jess Allen officiating. Burial will follow at the Twin Oaks Cemetery, Big Branch. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne and one hour prior to the service at Fairmount United Baptist Church.

RHONDA LEE BOCOOK ROBINSON, 61, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017, in St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born October 2, 1955, in Rhode Island, a daughter of the late George Allen Bocook and Elizabeth Ann Ellis Bocook Branham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence Curtis Branham and Kurt Branham. Rhonda is survived by her husband, JR Robinson; one sister, Christie Bocook; one brother, George Anthony "Tony" Bocook; nephews, Kristopher Benton, Ryan Ratliff and Brett Bocook; two nieces, Blair Bocook and Shea Branham. She is also survived by grand-nieces, Peyton, Kendall and Lillynn Benton and Addison and Ava Bocook; and one grand-nephew, Shane Branham. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Center, 1523 Chestnut Street, Kenova, WV 25530. By Rhonda's wishes, all services will be private. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.

LUTIE COOK SLUSSAR, 98, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. She was born December 28, 1918 in Radnor, W.Va., a daughter of the late Dock and Malta Cook. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Slussar; infant daughter Malta Mae Slussar; two brothers, Earl and William Cook; one sister, Mary Fern Gilliam; and son-in-law David Morris. Lutie loved gardening, canning, and enjoyed quilting. Survivors include her son Harvey (Cheryl) Slussar of Marshallville, Ohio; daughter Susie Morris of Westerville, Ohio; four grandchildren, Brian (Karen) Morris of Buckhannon, W.Va., Kim (Scott) Gaskins of Westerville, Kyle Slussar of Middleburgh Heights, Ohio, and Ashley Slussar of Lakewood, Ohio. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren, Drew Gaskins and Claire Gaskins, both of Westerville, and Daren Daughtery of Buckhannon. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with her grandson Reverend Kyle Slussar officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery after which a reception will be held at the funeral home. Friends may call after 11 a.m. on Wednesday.

HOMER RICHARDS, 85, of Wayne, formerly of Chapmanville, W.Va., widower of Mary Elizabeth Richards, died July 10, 2017 at home. He was a retired coal miner. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, W.Va.; entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum, Pecks Mill, W.Va. Visitation will be one hour before service at the funeral home. Donations are suggested to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709 Attn: Development Department.

ANNIE PRISCILLA MAYNARD McCLURE, 81, of Jefferson, Ga., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., and Athalia, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va., with Rev. C.J. Adkins officiating. The family will receive friends after 10 a.m. She was born May 22, 1936, at Cove Gap, W.Va., the daughter of the late Tim and Marjory Maynard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter McClure, two brothers, Randale and Daniel Maynard, a sister, Emma Thompson Upchurch, and a son-in-law, Mike Weekley. She was a seamstress and worked for the former Huntington Dress Factory and Corbin Ltd. She is survived by a daughter, Debbie Weekley of Jefferson, Ga.; a son, Ray McClure of Georgia; five grandchildren, Andrea, Sommer, Sara, Tracy and Jason; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Alvis (Clydene) Maynard of Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters, Opal Blake of South Point, Ohio, and Connie (Ronald) Jones, and sister-in-law, Kathleen Maynard of Huntington, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Foundation or National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Beard Mortuary is assisting the family.

TIM WHISMAN, 58, of Huntington, husband of Shirl Whisman, died July 10, 2017 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was a mechanic at Loudermilk's Chevron. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Reger Funeral Chapel; burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Visitation will be one hour before service at the funeral home. www.regerfh.com

GLORIA SUE NELSON STONE, 74, of Chapmanville, W.Va., widow of Lawrence Nelson Jr. and Cecil F. Stone, died July 10, 2017 at the home of her daughter. She had worked for the WV Department of Health and Human Resources. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, W.Va.; burial following in Nelson Cemetery, Dingess, W.Va. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

SHERMAN "JR" BARTRAM JR., 59, of Huntington, life companion of Debbie Reynolds, died July 12, 2017 in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was a retired construction worker. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. There will be no funeral service. www.rollinsfh.com.

ZACHARY KEITH VIERS, 26, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to many, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017. He was born September 16, 1990, in Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens in Huntington. Zachary had a unique grin and was a hard worker with a kind and loving heart that was evident when children and animals were always drawn to him. He had a passion for motorcycles, four-wheelers and trucks that began as early as age four. Zachary was employed by 2 J Supply. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Jackie and Roger Byard, and grandmother, Loreta Martin Hausrath. Zachary is survived by his mother, Kim Blankenshp (Troy), and father, Keith Viers; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Justin Viers (Kiesha) and Daniel Jared Viers (Elizabeth); maternal grandparents, Charlie and Yvonne Byard Akers, and paternal grandfather, Dan Viers. Also surviving are a special aunt, Peggy Byard; very special friend, Kenny Poston; and numerous aunts, uncles and family members. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 Arlington, VA. 22202. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.

WAYNE ALAN FRASHER, 46, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at his home. Wayne was born June 12, 1971, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of Robert F. and Karin Sue Frasher. Wayne was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charles E. Davis; his paternal grandparents, WR and Edna V. Frasher; cousin, Dr. Charles Sydney Davis; and special aunt, Betty J. Frasher Regnier. Survivors include his parents, Robert W. and Karin Sue Davis Frasher of Fort Gay, W.Va.; brother, Scott (Wendy) Frasher of Fort Gay, W.Va.; maternal grandmother, Mildred Davis of Fort Gay, W.Va.; nieces, Kristyn Brooke Frasher, Kaylee Elizabeth Frasher, both of Fort Gay, W.Va.; very dear friend, Denise Hill of Lexington, Ky.; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2017, at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Bartram/Fort Gay Cemetery in Fort Gay, W.Va. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the Young Funeral Home Chapel.

WILLIAM "ROGER" JONES, 83, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 13, 2017, at his residence. He was born September 12, 1933, at Kenova, W.Va., a son of the late John Paul and Betty Tomblin Jones. Roger was a master electrician for Special Metals and was a member of Canada Chapel Church. He also was a U.S. Army veteran. A son, David Michael Jones, sisters, Billie Katherine Black, Judith Ann Jones and infant Nancy Jones, also preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Pratt Jones; three sons, Roger D. Jones (Teresa), Brett A. Jones (Gina) and Shawn J. Jones (Bridgett), all of Wayne, W.Va.; three sisters, Helen Joye of Roanoke, Va., Mary Jane Merritt (Arthur) of Lavalette, W.Va., and Donna Weaver (Ed) of Fort Myers, Fla.; a brother, Gary Jones of Cleveland, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Candace A. Jones, Monica J. McKnight (Tim), Amber D. Jones, Megan E. Phillips (Adam), Michael Tyler Jones (Brittany), Madison Jones, Clara Jones, Hayleigh Burton, Emmalee Jones, Kennedy Jones and Kassidy Jones; seven great-grandchildren, Carder D. Mullins, Timothy McKnight, Avery Phillips, Miles Phillips, Dexter Jones, Noah Jones and Everly Jones. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastor Johnny Jackson and Brother Paul Michael Booth officiating. Burial will follow at the Adkins Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va., with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, W.Va. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home. The family wishes to extend special "Thanks" to Hospice of Huntington. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Canada Chapel Building Fund.

VIRGINIA LOUISE CARVER FERGUSON, 78, of Ceredo Kenova, West Virginia, passed peacefully at her home on July 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, from 4 to 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church Kenova. A celebration of Louise's life will follow at 6 p.m. with Pastor Jim Richards, Pastor David Akers, and Pastor Rodney Dishman officiating. A private burial will be held at Crescent Hill Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Louise was born in Kenova, West Virginia to James Matt and Julia Rebecca Legg Carver on December 11, 1938. She was a proud graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School-Class of 1956, and planned many reunions for her treasured friends over the years. She married her dear husband of nearly 60 years, Larry Morgan Ferguson, on October 25, 1958. Louise was a long-standing member of First Baptist Church Kenova and the Joy Sunday School class. She attended Marshall University and was an avid Thundering Herd sports fan. For over 48 years, Louise worked as a secretary for Dan Ferguson Music. Preceding Louise in death are her parents, her mother-in-law, Nora L. Ferguson, and a beloved nephew, Greg Ferguson. Aside from her husband, Louise is survived by her devoted daughter, Sonja Jean Money and son-in-law Don Money; her brother Jerry S. Carver and his wife Gisela; brother-in-law John M. Ferguson and lifelong friend and sister-in-law Joyce Conley Ferguson; granddaughters Karlee Rebecca Money, Allison Conley Davis and husband, Zach, Taylor Money Dean and husband, Dustin; "her babies" Aiden, Kenleigh, and Zander Davis and Maddox, Tate, and Beckett Dean; her dear Aunt Estell "Posey" Langley; special nephews Jim Ferguson and Brad Carver, and niece Jeri Lynn Carver Webb. Pallbearers will be Kyle Fischer, Morgan Ferguson, Jim Ferguson, Dustin Dean, Zach Davis, and Brad Carver. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Gerritt Kimmey, Anna, Vicky, Sharon, and the rest of his team; the St. Mary's 6th floor Oncology staff; Hospice of Huntington, especially Susan Smith; and faithful friends Paula Dickerson, Jean Mosser, Dan and Alice Lee Ferguson, and Kitty Carver for their constant encouragement and love throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Louise's memory to the Greg Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Fund, Marshall University Foundation 519 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, 25703.

ALICE FAYE FINLEY, 67 of Dunlow, died Saturday, July 15, 2017, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Emanuel Ferguson. Burial will follow at Fletcher Family Cemetery, Genoa. She was born February 24, 1950, in Williamson, W.Va., a daughter of the late John and Laura Crum Fletcher. Alice was a homemaker. Her husband, Bobby Gene Finley, also preceded her in death; along with a sister, Rebecca Napier; and two brothers, Limmie Fletcher and June Everette Fletcher. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Jarrell and husband, Chris; a son, Robert Finley and wife, Teresa, all of Dunlow; five sisters, Betty Davis, Sindy Parsley, Gladys Moore, all of Columbus, Ohio, Fannie Marcum of Columbus, Ohio, Mary Finley of Prichard, W.Va.; four brothers, Johnny Fletcher of Genoa, George Fletcher of Inez, Ky., Jimmy Fletcher of Lavalette, Joe Fletcher of Ashland, Ky.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call from noon until service time Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

EMMA "LIBBY" CRABTREE MCCALL, age 86 of Worthington, Ohio, passed away on July 15, 2017, at Mt. Carmel/St. Ann's Hospital. She was born on March 16, 1931, to the late James and Charlotte Dean Crabtree in Kenova, W.Va. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by husband Frank McCall. Emma is survived by daughters Lisa (Danny) Cornwell, Lynn (John) Cormey, Beth McCall, Lynn McCall, Barbara McCall and like a daughter, Renee Pastore; grandchildren Brian Cornwell, Kerri Smith (Mike Gibson), Whitney (Evan) Adkins, Charlotte Cormey, Max and Steve Hall; great-grandchildren Tre' and Emma Cornwell, Kohde and Corbin Smith, Chad, Caleb and Andrew Gibson, Aidan and Austin Adkins; sister Ezella Martino and brother-in-law Mike Martino; nieces and nephews Dena (Steve) Papin, Michele Martino, Sherri (Joe) Yerkes, Mike Martino, Jack (Kim) Martino, Nancy Dean and many special grand-nieces and nephews; cousin Donise Howe; and Emma's many special neighbors and friends. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with a graveside service to follow at 2:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Good Samaritan Center, 1523 Chestnut St., Kenova, WV 25530. www.rollinsfh.com.

ANNA LEE COMPTON TRAUTWEIN, age 85, of Huntington, W.Va., died on July 16, 2017, at The Village at Riverview in Barboursville, W.Va., as a result of Alzheimer's disease. She leaves her husband of 67 years, Charles Trautwein; her daughter Patricia Johnston and her husband Harry; her granddaughter Leigh Hall and her husband Ryan; her siblings Donna Napier and her husband Ira, Jack Compton and his wife Frances and Dr. B.R. Compton and his wife Joan; and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Trautwein was born February 26, 1932, in Monclo, W.Va., in Logan County, the daughter of Tivis and Ella Compton. She graduated from Wayne High School in 1950 and married her husband Charles Trautwein on June 1, 1950, at a private ceremony in Wayne, W.Va. Mrs. Trautwein continued her education to graduate from the Huntington School of Business and she later achieved a B.A. degree in Education from Marshall University in 1973. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9738 Auxiliary. Mrs. Trautwein enjoyed crochet, collecting glassware, playing Bingo and spending time with her family. There will be a graveside service 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, 130 Academy Dr., Dunbar, W.Va, with Pastor Steve Hinkle officiating. Online condolences may be submitted at www.beardmortuary.com. Memorial gifts may be made to www.alz.og online or mailed to Alzheimers Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

JANET JOYCE THACKER, 87, left this world into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Emory Thacker. Janet leaves behind two devoted sons, Mark Steven Thacker and John Martin Thacker; she also leaves behind a daughter-in-law, Mary Thacker and a beloved sister, Ruth Evelyn Adkins. She also leaves behind two beloved grandchildren, Steven Jeffery Thacker and Traci Lauren Thacker, and two great-grandchildren, Cannon and Cali Thacker. She was a long-time member of Westmoreland Baptist Church and an active member in many Westmoreland community functions. She also leaves behind many beloved nephews and nieces and many close and devoted friends. Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Reger Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Westmoreland Baptist Church. Burial services will be at the chapel of White Chapel Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children= s Research Hospital . Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

SUSAN HOOKS, 52, of Prichard, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, at her residence. She was born January 24, 1965, in Killeen, Texas, but was raised in Prichard, a daughter of the late Cedric and Oral Alfreda Stewart Adkins. She was a former employee with Allevard Sogefi in Prichard. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Fred Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by one brother, Gordon Adkins. Survivors include her beloved husband, Ernest "Ernie" Hooks; five children, Eric Hooks, Scott Hooks, Stacy Dahler, Shaina Hooks and Sara Hooks; seven grandchildren, Zane, Aiden, Dustin and new baby boy Hooks, Shayla Dahler, Noah and Shelby Smith; two brothers, Toby Adkins and Fred Adkins; one sister, Glenna Simpkins; and numerous other family and friends. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.

THELMA LEE LUCAS, 87, of Huntington, WV passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Grayson Caring Hands, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Brother Scott Marshall and Brother Arbie Rice officiating. Burial will follow at the Vaughan Cemetery, Genoa. She was born on November 28, 1929 in East Lynn, WV a son of the late Henry and Icy Jane Stephens Belcher. She was a member of The House of Worship Church and previously worked for the Wayne County Board of Education as a cook. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Forrest Watts and second husband Paul Lucas; two brothers, Haskel and Jessie Belcher; four sisters, Della Thompson, Janivieve Miller, Flora Newland and Correna Lindbert. Survivors include four sisters, Mary Blankenship of Huntington, WV, Kay Robertson of Lavalette, WV, Aleetia Thompson (Bud) of Staunton, Virginia and Pauline Belcher of Huntington, WV; four brothers, Julian Belcher (Kay) of Alachua, Florida; Henry Belcher (Phyllis) of McDermott, Ohio; Jack Belcher (Ann) of Columbus, Ohio and Dan Belcher of Fort Myers, Florida. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Monday.

HIRAM GORDON RUTHERFORD, 89, of Kenova, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, at his residence. He was born November 6, 1927, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the Late John Estel and Mary Moore Rutherford. He was retired from Houdaille Industries in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Richards officiating. Interment will follow in Cyrus Cemetery. Hiram was a veteran, having served during WW II in Japan when General Douglas McArthur was supreme ruler after the war ended. He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 93 in Kenova, whose Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by two sisters, Alice Gertrude Smith and Genevie "Jackie" Hunt, and one son-in-law, Donald Ray Bailey. Survivors include his beloved wife, Gloria Janet Smith Rutherford; one son and daughter-in-law, Phillip Gordon (Jackie) Rutherford; one daughter, Vicki Lynn Bailey; grandchildren, Phillip Joshua (Elizabeth) Rutherford, Joseph Michael (Katy) Bailey, Dr. Billy Jack (Kelly) Rutherford and Jaima Marie (Billy) Travis. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, Anna Marie, Liam Jack, Julia Belle and Joshua Lucas Rutherford, Jacob Alec, Dylan Joe and Brayley Dawn Travis, Charles Maxwell and Violet Elaine Bailey; and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.

TILLIS ROSS SR., 78, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Elder Roger Maynard. He was born May 26, 1939, in East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late Taylor L. Ross and Tennessee Napier Ross. Tillis was a U.S. Army veteran, a Marshall University graduate and previously worked for Ross Industries. A sister, Bessie Pniewski, also preceded him in death, along with two brothers, Dave Ross and George Harvey Ross. Survivors include his wife, Audrey A. Laske Ross; two daughters, Debra Minnich (Deryl) of Lakewood, Ohio, and Linda Ross of Sanford, N.C.; three sons, Tillis Ross Jr. (Lori Ann) of Smyrna, Ga., Jason Ross (Jennifer) of Lavalette, W.Va., and Mark Ross of Huntington, W.Va.; two sisters, Martha Zona (Al) of Medina, Ohio, and Dorothy Chapman of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, Fred Ross of Kenova, W.Va., and Boyd Ross (Charlene) of Medina, Ohio; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Huntington City Mission, 624 10th St., Huntington, WV 25701.

WAYNE ROMANS JR. "Junior", 92, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. He was born on January 25, 1925, in Dunlow, W.Va., a son of the late Wayne and Leuria Maynard Romans. He was a member of the Philadelphia United Baptist Church of Lavalette, W.Va. Junior's special interests and hobbies included caring for God's creation through building beautiful bird houses and gardening; also, as a young man he loved playing the mandolin. However, his greatest enjoyment in life was attending church with his loving wife, Irene, his only son, Tommy and daughter-in-law, Mary. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Emma Irene Romans. He was also preceded in death by six brothers and sisters, Polly Romans, Lattie Romans (Augusta), Artie Romans (Lilly Mae), Maudie Maynard (Warren G.), Mary Adkins (Leslie) and Billie Sue Kissinger Lionti (George, Phil). He is survived by his son, Tommy Lee Romans and daughter-in-law Mary Romans of Huntington, W.Va. He is also survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Ella Williamson Sias (Denzil, James), of Ranger, W.Va., and Marie and Edward Belville of South Point, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews and friends. A very special thanks to the St. Mary's Hospital staff and the Hospice staff who gave Dad such wonderful care; also, for the loving daughter-in-law Mary who was by his side providing comfort and care for him night and day. Also, a special thanks to his doctor, Ronald Brownfield, whom Dad greatly loved who cared for Dad for so many years. Dad, you are gone now from my presence but you are in the Lord's. You are gone from my arms of embrace but it's only for a little while. You are with Mom and precious loved ones where you so longed to be. I can still see my handsome 92-year-old Dad with a beautiful spirit, a loving heart, all dressed in his Sunday morning church clothes. Church and being with God's people was Daddy's life. I would stop on my way to church to help him put his hearing aid in. As I got ready to leave, he would reach up and pull me down and kiss me on the cheek and say, "I love you more than I could ever tell you. I'm ready to go. I want to go home and be with Jesus and your Mom." When Daddy hugged me, the fragrance of his aftershave would linger on my face for hours. When I left his house, I carried it everywhere I went. It was a reminder that I had been with Daddy, that I had been in his arms. But Dad, the fragrance of a Christian spirit and what you left me spiritually will last forever. Your teachings, your love and care will forever be in my heart. They will never depart but I will cherish them until the day I leave this world and join you again. I can still see my Dad as I would pull in his driveway. I would tell him I was coming and he would be watching for me. I can still see that little hand pulling back the curtain and holding it open. I would see his face looking my way through the window as he waited for me. A smile would come across his face and he would make his way to the door, push it open and welcome me in with a hug and such a love that I felt deep in the heart. Daddy, you've finished your course now! You truly loved your family so good! Your labors are through, earth's toils have ended. All your many good deeds are complete. Well done, Daddy! You left me a heritage that I will proudly carry on until I meet you again. One thing I ask. Will you be watching for me from Heaven's window and waiting at the gate? I'm coming Dad! Tell Mom and the rest of my loved ones I'm coming! I love you dearly, your one and only son, Tommy. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Elders Ray Williamson, Charles O. Adkins and Jesse Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery at Kenova, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home.

BETTY JEAN THOMPSON, 76, of Fort Gay, widow of William Cook and Wilbur Thompson, died July 23, 2017 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was a homemaker. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, Ky.; burial following in the family cemetery at Fort Gay. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

JOHNNY LEE "JL" WORKMAN, 68, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born January 5, 1949, a son of the late Johnnie Jay and Sally Gaylene Maynard Workman. Johnny was a member of Local #24 of South Point, Ohio and was a sheet metal worker. After high school, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. Members of American Legion Post 93 Kenova Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. He is survived by his devoted wife Patricia Ann Caldwell Workman; his beloved daughter LeAnn (Zeek) Snyder of Kenova; two grandsons, Scott A. Murray and Justin B. Workman; one sister, Becky (Dale) Christian of Kenova; two brothers, Ken (Donna) Workman of Kenova and Rick (Cindy) Workman of Jackson, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. There will be a graveside service at 1:30 p.m. at Docks Creek Cemetery with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

CHARLES MILTON BAILEY JR., 88, of Huntington, W.Va., boarded the Old Ship of Zion Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Heritage Healthcare Center. He was a lifelong gospel bass singer and also director of Kellogg Holiness Church Choir. He worked 34 years at Houdaille Industries and 19 years at Collins Career Center. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Betty Hager Bailey. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles David Bailey; his parents, Charlie and Emma Bailey; and twin grandsons, Matthew and David Bailey. Survivors include his daughter, Deborah (Dr. Craig) Spicer; grandchildren, Cynthia (Ryan) Cassell, Christie (Dannie) Crum, Jared (fiancee Banks Summers) Spicer and Chase Spicer; great-grandchildren, Seth Steele (fiancee Juliana McComas), Brock Crum, Haley Crum, Lynndsey Cassell and Mckenzie Cassell. Also surviving are his sister, Maxine (Rev. Charles) Childers; brother, Carlton (Juanita) Bailey; sister-in-law, Mary (Sam) Preston; nieces, Becky (John) Napier, Polly (Randy) Henry, Brenda (Gary) Black, Pat Young, Sharon (Roger) Booth, Trina (Bobby) Young, Diana Lewis, Shari (Bill) Pfeifer, Alyce (Dale) Wallace and Barbara Childers; nephews, Carl (Cindy Yeager) Bailey Jr., Charles Brady, Matt (Bambi) Preston, Michael (Jean) Preston and Todd (Alisha) Newman; and also his wonderful and loving church family. Visitation will be at Reger Funeral Home on Sunday, July 30, 2017, from 3-5 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at Kellogg Independent Holiness Church of God on Monday, July 31, 2017, at 1 p.m. by Rev. Roger Mooney and Rev. Paul Hagen. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or donation for World For Christ Missions, his favorite charity: World for Christ Missions, P.O. Box 132, Wheelersburg, OH 45694. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

GEORGIA JEANETTE HALE ADKINS, 78, of Wayne, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born June 13, 1939 at East Lynn, WV, a daughter of the late John and Polly Stephens Hale. She was a homemaker and enjoyed working in flowers, doing crafts and sewing. Family was her passion and she cherished each moment spent with each of them. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Paulette Adkins, two infant sons, Paul and David Adkins, two sisters, Cora Lee Steele and Rebecca Hale, four brothers, Seibern Hale, French Hale, Franklin Hale and Douglas Hale, and her late husband Harlan A Bud@ Adkins. Survivors include two daughters, Teresa Staley (Kevin Merritt) of Wayne, WV, and Deborah Banks of Rochelle, IL; four sons, Calvin Adkins (Alberta) of East Lynn, WV, Dallas Keys (Bonnie) of Dekalb, IL, Lavaul Keys of Lee, IL, and Wilson Keys (Cathy) of Florida; a sister, Geneva Adkins of Wayne, WV; fifteen grandchildren, Ronnie Staley (Shelby), Deanna Smith (James), Nancy Adkins, (Mark), Derrick Brooks, Eric Brooks, Rebecca Nolen (Nathan), Rachel Merritt, Rachel Banke, Stephanie, Jessica and Nathan Keys, Jason (Terri) Keys, Elyce Keys, Melissa Clark, Kimberly Maxwell; twenty-one great grandchildren, Emma Prichard, Hunter Eastham, Allie Eastham, Ronnie Staley III, Parker Staley, Tanner Smith, Grifffin Smith, Peyton Smith, Jeremy Merritt, Masan Adkins, Megan Adkins, Madalyn Adkins, Ryan Brooks, Riley Brooks, Brayden Brooks, Alyssa Keys, Kaitlan, Keys, Jonathan Keys, Jayel Keys, Breana Maxwell, Andrew Maxwell; two great-great grandchildren, Gunner Short and Connor Short; and a host of additional family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Brother Clifford Napier officiating. Burial will follow at the Osburn Cemetery at East Lynn, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Wednesday, July 27, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home. The family would like to thank everyone for their kindness during her illness, especially her granddaughter, Deanna for all of her personal care during her time of need.

Forever in our hearts, Infant ELLISON LEO STEELE, received his angel wings on Monday, July 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by one aunt, Tammy Clark. Leo was deeply loved by his parents, Natasha Kay Robinson and Roy Ellison Steele of East Lynn, W.Va.; grandparents Wanda and Richard Harvey of Genoa, W.Va., Carrie Simpkins of Genoa, and Pookie Clark of East Lynn; brothers Corbin Lasean Robinson and Trey Steele; and sisters Julie Steele and Jessie Steele, all of East Lynn. Also surviving are aunts and uncles, Pamela Steele (Larry Marcum) of Kenova, W.Va., Bobby (Tisha) Steele of Dunlow, W.Va., Matthew (Amanda) Steele of Genoa, Daniel (Michelle) Steele of Wayne, Nicholas Steele of Genoa, Wendy Clark of Huntington, Brenda Clark of Akron, Oh., Tiffany Tackett (Connor Graham) of Wayne, Stacy Robinson, Tyler Harvey, William Harvey, all of Genoa, Brittany Steele of Ashland, Ky., and J.C. Ross of Ohio; and a host of family who will forever love and miss him. Private services will be held for family. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

ANNA FAYE BLACKBURN, 72, of Fort Gay, WV, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at the Martin County Healthcare Facility in Inez, KY. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Old Marrowbone United Baptist Church with Pastors Russell Ball, Michael Bryant and LeRoy Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Jerry Williamson Cemetery at Dunlow, WV. She was born March 12, 1945 at Wilsondale, WV, a daughter of the late Walker and Lola Maynard Perry. She was a homemaker and attended the Old Marrowbone United Baptist Church. Her husband, Steve Blackburn, and a brother, Clifford Perry also preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Cynthia Fulton of Chesapeake, OH, Lucy Sexton of Columbus, OH, and Lola Muncy (Billy) of Louisa, KY; a son, Steven Blackburn (LaDawn) of Fort Gay, WV; three sisters, Amanda Robertson of Wellington, KY, Dorothy Wright and Mary Estock, both of Cleveland, OH; three brothers, Lester Perry (Darlene) of Wayne, WV, Lewis Perry of Wilsondale, WV, and William Perry of Columbus, OH; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Friends may call after 6: 00 p.m. Tuesday at the Old Marrowbone United Baptist Church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

NATHAN JUDE, 68, of Dunlow, WV, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV with Brother Emanual Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at the Johnson Cemetery on Sweetwater Road, Dunlow, WV with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 93, Kenova. He was born March 5, 1949 at Dunlow, a son of the late Claude and Artie Johnson Jude. He was a self-employed mechanic and was a U. S. Army veteran. His sisters Fannie Brewer and Betty Jude Esque, and brothers L.D., J. B., Daniel Jude, and infant son Nathanial Jude also preceded him in death. Survivors include four daughters, Regina Starling (Justin) of Middleburg, FL, Shelley Wager (Chad) of Green Cove Springs, FL, Tracy Vastine (Russell Teeter) of Clifton Forge, VA, and Amy Arnett (Shawn) of Jacksonville, FL; three sisters, Virgie Perry of Huntington, WV, Judy Spaulding of Wilsondale, WV, and Sue Phillips (Bill) of Waynesburg, PA; three brothers, Frank Jude of Genoa, WV , Jimmie Jude of Ohio and Clarence Jude of Dunlow, WV; and twelve grandchildren. Visitation will be from noon until service time Saturday at Morris Funeral Home. The family requests that casual attire be worn to the services.

ALDERSON A FATS@ ADKINS, 70, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born December 17, 1947 at East Lynn, a son of the late Dennis and Thurlie Adkins. His sister Lillian Keesee also preceded him in death along with two brothers, Delbert Adkins and Dallas Tucker Adkins. He leaves behind his loyal, true, and trusted friend, Chum Bob; one son, John Adkins of East Lynn; one daughter, Ashley Adkins of Louisa, Ky.; seven grandchildren, Johnathan Adkins, Kaitlyn Adkins, Justic Smith, Nicholas Smith, Rylee Adkins, Brody Smith, and Jaci Smith; and one great grandson, Jordan. Also surviving are four brothers, Wetzel A Ham@ Adkins, Asbury (Loella) Adkins, all of East Lynn, Donald A Brother@ Adkins of Proctorville, Oh., and Dennis Lee Adkins of Lavalette, W.Va.; two sisters, Goldie Dillon of Glenrock, Penn., and Ruth A Tiny@ Bartram of Lavalette; special nephew Gary (Sherry) Prichard of East Lynn; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention. Private burial will be held at the Adkins Cemetery with Elder Smoky Hager and Pastor Eddie McComas officiating and Homer Allen Adkins, Johnathan Adkins, Donnie Adkins, Mike Bartram, Mikey Batram, and Delaine Adkins serving as pallbearers. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Adkins family.

ROBERT EDWARD TURLEY, 20, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Born May 27, 1997 at Huntington, W.Va., Robert was an auto mechanic. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Linda Burgess and Clara Flowers.

Survivors include his parents, Michael Turley of Huntington, and Tammy (Teddy) Mounts, also of Huntington; one brother, Andrew Turley; two sisters, Rana Turley and Alexis Mounts; special nephew Xavier Turley; maternal grandfather, R. E. Burgess; girlfriend Kaylee Crowder; A Granny@ Bentley all of Huntington; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly.

MELVA JUNIOR SCARBERRY, 91, of Huntington, widower of Mary Margaret Morris Scarberry, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jerry Matt. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. He was born March 6, 1926, in Glenwood, W.Va., a son of the late Columbus Jackson "Jack" Scarberry and Calla F. Nida Scarberry. He was a retired steelworker and a veteran of the US Navy, having served during WWII. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Bruce C. Scarberry II; two brothers, Alvia C. Scarberry and Willey Raymond Scarberry; and two sisters, Anna Louise Scarberry Venoy and Vergie May Scarberry Shoemaker. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bruce C. and Cecilia R. Scarberry and Melva J. Scarberry II; and two grandchildren, Thomas J. Scarberry and Megan M. Scarberry. Melva was raised by Colonel Bailey Jenkins and Emma Jane Morris. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time on Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

WILLIAM GRANVILLE PRESWIC YEOMAN, 85, of Kenova, W.Va., died unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Bill was born September 9, 1931, in London, England, a son of the late Caroline and Granville Yeoman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 55 years, Helen Yeoman, in 2012. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Redwine Yeoman; four children, Philip (Lori) Yeoman of Louisville, Ky., Susan (Clyde) May of Huntington, W.Va., Alison Nixon and Paul (Lisa) Yeoman of Kenova, W.Va.; two stepchildren, Karen (Garry) Jewell of Teays Valley, W.Va., and Marc (Paula) Redwine of Charleston, S.C.; 19 grandchildren, Nikki, Jessica, Jamie, Tiffany, Brad, Anna, Tyler, Shane, Chase, Madison, Joshua, Kyle, Sullivan, Seth, Gabe, Levi, Megan, Paul and Matthew; and 12 great-grandchildren. After graduation from Pangborne College, Bill joined the British Merchant Marines, enjoying many adventures around the world. After extended stops in India, Canada and several locations in the United States, Bill eventually settled in Kenova where he built a business of Non-Destructive Testing and Industrial Heat Treatment that eventually turned into Huntington Testing & Technology Inc. that Bill sold in the year 2000. He attended Christ Community Church. Bill was a dedicated student of the Bible and spent many of his younger years opening his home to young adults for almost nightly Bible studies, which were instrumental in leading souls to Jesus Christ. In addition, Bill loved nothing more than sitting out in the sun, the hotter the better, and spending time with his family. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 30, 2017, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Funeral services will begin immediately following visitation at 3 p.m., with Pastor Kenny Stidham officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

ROBERT EDWARD TURLEY, 20, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Born May 27, 1997 at Huntington, W.Va., Robert was an auto mechanic. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Linda Burgess and Clara Flowers. Survivors include his parents, Michael Turley of Huntington, and Tammy (Teddy) Mounts, also of Huntington; one brother, Andrew Turley; two sisters, Rana Turley and Alexis Mounts; special nephew Xavier Turley; maternal grandfather, R. E. Burgess; girlfriend Kaylee Crowder; A Granny@ Bentley all of Huntington; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Sanford officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

PHILIP EUGENE COFFMAN, 51, of Wayne, WV passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne with Pastor Fred Ferguson officiating. He was born on August 3, 1965 in Ashland, Ohio, a son of Grace Kitchen Coffman of Ashland, Ohio, and the late Lawrence Coffman. Phil previously worked at J.H. Fletcher & Company as a welder. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Bill, Larry and Robert Coffman and a sister Kathy Coffman. Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Susan Coffman; one daughter, Ashley Hooper (David) of East Lynn, WV; one son, Steven Kaufman (Jessy) of Wayne, WV; one sister, Joy Brinker (Dennis) of Ashland, Ohio; two brothers, Timmy Coffman (Roberta) of Ashland, Ohio and Brian Coffman of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren, Katie Coffman, Jacob Hooper, Aleigha Coffman and Philip J. Coffman; three step grandchildren, Makayla Stewart, Dominic Hooper and Robert Ward; mother-in-law, Dorothy Porter of Wayne, WV; sister-in-law, Diana Russell (Dave) of Fort Gay, WV and brother-in-law, David Porter (Brenda) of Mansfield, Ohio. Phil is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews that loved him dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Morris Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.

WALTER ELWOOD HUNDLEY, 79, of Fort Gay, husband of Norma Kay Prescott Hundley, died July 27, 2017 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was a retired security guard for Cabell Huntington Hospital. There will be a visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.

CLIFFORD RAY NELSON, 68, of Huntington, WV, died Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Dolphus Perry. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. He was born October 12, 1948 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Jesse and Ethel Barker Nelson. Clifford was a photographer and graphic arts designer for Ashland Oil. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, Oscar and Letha Maynard Barker, Millard and Malinda Nelson; along with a sisters-in-law, Debbie Nelson. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Nelson; a son, Eric Nelson; a brother, Gary Nelson all of Huntington, WV; four grandchildren, Brandon Nelson, Bryanna Eckert, Clarissa Nelson and Kierston Nelson; several close friends including the DeFoe and Bowen Families. Friends may call from noon until service time at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. The family would like to thank the Doctors and staff at Huntington Health and Rehab.

SONYA LYNN SPENCE, 48, of Genoa, WV, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. She was born April 4, 1968 at Paintsville, KY, a daughter of Marie Sloan Crum of Paintsville and the late Ellis Crum. Survivors include her husband, Nolan Spence; a daughter, Robin Lynn Spence of Genoa, WV; three sons, Ryan Spence of Paintsville, KY Tyler Harvey and William Harvey, both of Genoa, WV; a sister, Rita Baldridge of Paintsville, KY; a brother, William Keith Fairchild, also of Paintsville, KY. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.

MICKEY RAY KNOWLES, 67, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born in Columbus, Ga., on September 10, 1949, the son of the late Rev. William Hollis and Thelma Deese Knowles. Mickey was a retired Wayne County, W.Va., schoolteacher. He was a Marshall University graduate and had a Masters Degree in Education. He was an Air Force veteran who served in Abilene, Texas and Karamursel, Turkey. Mickey was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mickey was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Milton Knowles. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Karen Plymale Knowles; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Brian (Kristin) Knowles, Kevin Knowles and special friend Eric McComas. He is also survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Drs. William Durwood (Julie) Knowles of Webb, Ala.; Dr. William Archie "Bill" (Diana) Knowles of Graceville, Fla., and Linda (James) Sims of Columbia, Ala.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Rick (Susan) Plymale; as well as many beloved nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Locust Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Robertson and Dr. Durwood Knowles officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

MITCHELL SMITH, 89, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. He was born November 12, 1927 at Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late Wayne and Sadie Matthews Smith. He was a former employee of the West Virginia Society for the Blind and Severely Disabled and was a member and deacon of the Salem United Baptist Church for 65 years. He was also a member of the "Breakfast Club" of the McDonald's on Hal Greer Boulevard. He was also preceded in death by brothers John, Jesse, Charley, Paul, Leo, Dencil, Frank and Wayne Smith Jr. Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Frankie Napier Smith; a daughter, Sue Scott of California, Ky.; a son, Stanley Smith of Racine, W.Va.; a sister, Effie Darby of Wayne, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Billy Joe Smith, Bridgette Laraye Smith, Kendal Tharp (Darrell), Kerin Scott and Kathryn Rose (Zachary); and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Brothers Ray Williamson, Clifford Napier, James Clark, Bruce Finley and Tony Clay officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home with a brief evening service beginning at 7 p.m., led by Elder Roger Maynard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington or the Salem United Baptist Church. The family wishes to express thanks to the caring staff at Wyngate at River's Edge and the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.

JAMES MERRILL DENT, 84, of Lyman, S.C., passed away on July 31, 2017 at Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Brother Glen Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Perry Family Cemetery at Wilsondale, WV. He was born on November 17, 1932 at Breeden, WV, the son of the late Leo and Alma Dent. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Clifford Dent; and sister, Velma Taft. James was a retired U.S. Marine Corps Drill Sergeant, and a member of the Jewel Lodge #140 A.F. & A.M., Crum, WV. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Frankum Dent; four daughters, Gwendolyn Clemons, Marilee Dent, Juanita Messer and Barbara Pelfrey; three step-daughters, Alice Fay Hughes (Alfred McGee), Judy Perry (Glen), and Bernice Adkins; two sons, James Dent, Jr. and Gerald Dent; two sisters, Virginia Devoe and Joann Ward; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Friday at Morris Funeral Home.

CATHERINE LOUISE JOHNSON, 70, of Kenova, died July 31, 2017 in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be noon Friday at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.