RONALD K. NAPIER, 57, of Kenova, WV formerly of Fort Gay, WV passed away Friday Dec. 15, 2017 at his home following a long illness.Ronald was born Nov. 4, 1960 at Louisa, the son of Shirley Robertson Napier and the late Wilburn Napier. He was a musician and disabled construction worker. In addition to his mother he is survived by three brothers, Bobby Gene Napier and wife Sue of Louisa, Larry Joe Napier of Kenova, WV, and Terry Lynn Napier of Grayson, KY; a sister Sue Justice also of Kenova, WV; a daughter Amanda Marie Hebard; three grandsons Shiloh, Noah, and Liam; six nephews and two nieces; and a very special friend Vicki McDavid. Funeral services will be held on Thursday Dec. 21, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Caudill officiating. Burial will follow in the Robertson Cemetery Fort Gay, WV. Friends may visit the family on Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home.

ROBERT L. NAPIER, 92, of Bedford, Ind., passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 at White River Lodge, Bedford. Funeral Services will be conducted 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 22, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. Burial will follow in the Mills-Vaughan Cemetery, Wayne. He was born August 17, 1925, in East Lynn, WV, a son of the late Robert Lee and Norma Carolina (Mills) Napier. Robert retired as a Vocational Education Teacher in 1977, from Wayne High School. He was a World War II Veteran of the United States Army, having been stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Englewood Baptist Church, as well as, a member of the West Virginia Coal Miners. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Oakey, Benton, Jay, Tim, and Shirley Napier, as well as, five brothers in infancy; seven sisters, Ella Napier, Floye Mills, Laura Staley, Pearl Marshall, Goldie Napier, Mary Lou Adkins, and Delsie Adkins; surviving are three daughters, Rosemary (Greg) Stanley, Nicole (Gary) Napier-Kurdelski, and Robin (Adam) Bougher; two sons, Nick (Donna) Napier and Robert Nicholas Napier; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, Lonnie Napier; three sisters, Elsie Dean, Julia Adkins, and Ruby Watts; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

JAMES THOMAS BOND, 55, of Cynthiana, KY died on December 18, 2017 at his residence. Funeral Services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born on August 31, 1962 in Columbus, OH to Madeline Wallace Perry of Huntington, WV, and the late Boyce Lenuel Perry. James worked as an Automotive Salesman. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one sister, Marsha Galloway. Additional survivors include one son, James Tyler Bond of Cynthiana; three sisters, Kathy Heck (David) of Huntington, Gladys Booth (Michael) of Wayne, and Crystal Jackson (David) of Huntington; his significant other, Jackie Miley; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

BOBBY JOE NAPIER, 58, of Sidney, Ohio, formerly of Kiahsville, W.Va., passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was born January 27, 1959 at East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late Edgar and Milda Napier. Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years, Georgia Sue Mabry Napier; one daughter, Felicia Napier (Jerry Ross) of Sidney; and special friends Terry Maynard of Kiahsville, and Mark Geise of Sidney. Also surviving are five brothers, Charles (Patty) Napier, Roger (Kathy) Napier, and David (Rosita) Napier, all of Sidney, Kenneth (Teresa) Napier of East Lynn, and John Napier of Sidney; four sisters, Linda Massengil of Sidney, Jewel (Mark) Napier of Wayne, Judy (Dickie) King, and Donna Napier (Darrell), all of Sidney; and nieces, nephews, friends, and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Jack Marcum officiating. Burial will follow at the Wade Adkins Cemetery, Kiahsville. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

BARBARA JEAN WARD WALKER, 78, of Lexington, Ky., formerly of Kenova and South Point, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017, at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Golden Oaks Cemetery, 422 55th Street Ashland, KY 41101, with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Barbara was born November 25, 1939, in Kenova, a daughter of the late Homer and Ethel Sites Ward. She was a retired nurse and attended the North Lexington Church of Christ. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Ann Myers, and one brother, Morris Lee Ward. She is survived by six children, Lynn Pearson, Jerry Walker, Dennis "Butch" Walker, Teresa Potts, Elizabeth McCord and Sarah Carter; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, John Ward; and her best friend, Carolyn Douglas. There will be no visitation and no procession to the cemetery the day of the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

MARY LOU HAYE, 85, of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away Thursday December 21, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. She was born January 19, 1932, in Wayne County, to the late Stockton and Frances Marie Brown Plybon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by seven siblings. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church Proctorville. Mary Lou is survived by her husband of 66 years, Russell Haye; two sons, Rick (Marilyn) Haye and Bryan (Brenda) Haye; three grandchildren, Mallory (David) Jarrell, Bandon and Bryce Haye; two great grandchildren, Madison and Jackson Jarrell. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday December 27, 2017, at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, by Pastor Anthony Thomas. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday December 26, 2017, at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall

GLADYS ROBINETT WORKMAN, 95, of Wayne, wife of the late Leslie H. Workman, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017, at The Woodlands in Huntington. She and her husband were blessed with 50 years together. She was born January 6, 1922 at Fort Gay, W.Va., the daughter of the late Mike J. and Eliza Robinett, and was the daughter-in-law of the late Edgar and Nettie Workman. Gladys was a 1939 graduate of Wayne High School. She attended Berea College for three years and was an honor graduate of West Virginia University, and received a master's degree in English from Northwestern University. She was a teacher by profession, having taught English and Latin at the old Wayne High School on the hill, and also at Waverly High School, Waverly, Ohio. She also worked with grammatics and journalism at the schools. Gladys retired as librarian at Wayne High School after 40 years in education. Locally she was a charter member of Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Cappa Sorority, International Honor Society for women educators, and was a member of the American Book Club. She was a loyal member of the Wayne Baptist Church through the years and was active in teaching, the choir, and the American Baptist Women. She enjoyed Sunday lunches with her friends who called themselves "The Lunch Bunch." Gladys identified with the ideas expressed in the poems written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson: "I am a part of all I have met," and "More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of." Also preceding her in death were her brothers, Leonard Robinett of Bluefield, W.Va., and Max J. Robinett of Rochester, Minn.; and brothers-in-law, Harold Workman of Bristol, Pa., and Rudolph Jackson of Fairfield, Ohio. Survivors include her daughter, Carol Workman Carico and her husband Gregory Alan Carico, both in the medical field; her sister, Helen Robinett Jackson, formerly of Fairfield, Ohio, now living at the Woodlands Retirement Community in Huntington; three sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Robinett of Bluefield, W.Va., Lorene Hardwick Robinett of Rochester, Minn., and Betty Jean Workman Thompson of Lexington, Ky.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastors Devin Olachea, Jake Steele, and Fred Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park in Huntington. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne Baptist Church, 510 River Street, Wayne, WV 25570, or to the building fund of the Wayne United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 246, Wayne, WV 25570, or to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709.

"AL" ALBERT WILLIAM GHIZ, 77, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside rites will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Spring Hill Cemetery by Pastor Trent Eastman. Al was born in Barboursville on February 19, 1940, the son of the late Joe W. Ghiz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanette Rose Ghiz Hensley; a brother, Joe M. Ghiz; and a grandmother, "a saint" who raised him. He was an employee of Evans/Pennyfair Supermarkets for 15 years from carryout to store manager and for 31 years as a retail salesman for food brokers, retiring from Greg Bias Retail Associates. Al called on supermarkets in parts of West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. Over the years, the supermarket employees became more than just customers, "They were his special friends." Al is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pauletta Adams Ghiz, whom he met on a blind date; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Lisa Ghiz; three granddaughters, Tara Hensley, Katie Ghiz and Grace Ghiz; two great-granddaughters, Jayden Jennings and Nivah Green; a sister-in-law, Jo Ghiz; a brother and sister-in-law, John "Danny "and Ruth Swanson; and a special aunt, Jane Baldwin. Additional survivors include nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, special friends and all of his neighbors. They were more than neighbors; they were an extension of his family. Pallbearers will be Bill Ghiz, Mark Adams, Terry Adams, John Swanson, Stephen Reed and Will Lockwood. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist with expenses. "GO HERD." Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

NANCY ADKINS, 95, of Wayne died Dec. 23, 2017 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. There will be a graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Bradshaw-Adkins Cemetery, Wayne. There will be no visitation. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ELSIE LEE SINGLETON, 93, of Huntington, W.Va., passed December 23, 2017, in North Little Rock, Ark. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Bill Singleton and Pastor C. J. Adkins. Burial will be in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, W.Va. Elsie was born November 6, 1924, in Centerville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harry Gordon and Laura Hawkins Adkins. She was the widow of Paul C. Singleton and was also preceded in death by one brother, Basil Gordon Adkins. Elsie was a member of Westmoreland Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher. She was a retired credit manager of the former Stone and Thomas Department Store. In Arkansas, she attended Liberty Fellowship Church, where her son was pastor. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bill Gordon and Virginia Singleton of North Little Rock, Arkansas; one daughter, Sheila Lyn Parker of Huntington, W.Va.; seven grandchildren and their spouses, 12 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Tom Blanchard of Florida; one sister-in-law, Alice Adkins of Lincoln Park, Michigan; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International for Bibles or to one's favorite Christian ministry. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

RENEE LYNN RICKEY, 51, of East Lynn, mother of Amber Fraser of Huntington, Crystal Fraser of Idaho and Jerry Keefer Jr. of Kentucky, died Dec. 24, 2017. Visitation will be Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.

NELLIE MAE NELSON HORN, 83, of Wayne, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at her residence. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Amos Simmons, Willis Mills and Phillip Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. She was born on May 31, 1934, in Dunlow, a daughter of the late Robert Nelson and Tenna Finley Nelson. She was a homemaker and a member of Mills Chapel Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Ray Horn, and three sisters, Pauline Maynard, Marjorie Arthur and Glenna Fetty. Survivors include one daughter, Paula Sue Horn of Wayne; two sons, Ronnie Horn (Lisa) of Kenova and Jessie Horn (Michelle) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two sisters, Roberta Adkins of Barboursville and Rosalea Boyes of Wayne; one brother, Robert Nelson of Panama City, Florida; four grandchildren, Kendra, Chris, Cara and Matthew Horn; two great-grandchildren, Draven Damron and David Horn; a host of nieces and nephews; and her loving church family, along with special friends, Amos and Anna Simmons, Ila "Sal" Scarberry, Susie Perry and Susie Trautwein Sowards. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

HIRAM BLANKENSHIP JR., "Junior" 76, of Kenova, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at home. He was a loving brother, husband, father, papaw and pappy to so many that loved him. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Blankenship; his parents, Hiram and Thelma Blankenship; three brothers and two sisters. He leaves behind his children and their spouses, Lisa (Bill) Palmer, Steve (Vicki) Blankenship, LaShelle (Scott) Stambaugh, all of Kenova; eight grandchildren, Courtney, Alex (Abbey), Marci, Christian, Allison, Austin, Jake (Morgan) and Jordan (Josie); six great-grandbabies, Reese, Lilah, Ellie, Caroline, Jensen and Judah, all of whom will miss him dearly. He is also survived by two brothers, Willi and Ellis; four sisters, Lillian, Irene, Sue and Sylvia. He was a long-time employee of Hamer Lumber Company. Those that knew him, knew he never met a stranger, never forgot anyone and loved his family dearly. His family would like to especially thank Andi, Rhonda and Tina with Hospice of Huntington for their relationship, constant compassion, care and support over the last year. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time at the Reger Funeral Home. Flowers are welcome, however contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, 1101 6th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701, in his memory. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

LARRY EDSEL ASBURY, 74, of Huntington, W.Va., died Monday, December 25, 2017, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Sunshine Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Jody Fortner and Pastor Ivan Asbury officiating. Burial will be in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Larry was born April 9, 1943, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Frank and Sadie LeMaster Asbury. He was a retired sheet metal worker and a member of Sunshine Free Will Baptist Church. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Linda Kay Asbury and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include three sons, Brent Allan Asbury, Brian Scott Asbury and Blair Thomas (Jennifer Ann) Asbury, all of Huntington; three grandchildren, Cameron Michael, Kaylen Grace and Zachary Thomas Asbury; two brothers, Neeley Asbury of Huntington and Irvin Asbury of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a special nephew, Ivan Asbury of Ashland, Ky. Visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

JAMES THOMAS "JIM" ADKINS, 85, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Jim was born July 2, 1932, in Centerville, W.Va., a son of the late Boyd Franklin and Euna Gilkerson Adkins. He graduated from Buffalo High School and entered the US Air Force, where he served during the Korean War. Jim was a member of American Legion Post #93 Kenova, whose Honor Guard will perform military graveside rites. He graduated from Marshall University with his BA in Accounting and later earned his Master's degree. Jim went to work as an accountant for Armco Steel and retired after many years of service. He was active with the C-K Buddy Basketball League where he was a longtime coach for the Big Reds. Jim was affectionately known as Poppy to David, JT and many of their friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James T. "JT" Adkins II; four sisters, Eloise Staley, Helen Ronk, Billie Bellomy and Thomasine Johnson; and one brother, Jack Adkins. He is survived by three daughters, Sara Ann (Hugh) Murray of Milton, W.Va., Sharon Adkins Wilburn of Huntington and Brenda (Terry) Harrison of Kenova; one son, David Ryan Franklin (Rayna) Adkins of Cape Coral, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, December 30, 2017, from noon to 2 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. The funeral service will be immediately following the visitation at 2 p.m. with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in Ceredo Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the C-K Secret Santa Fund at Kenova United Methodist Church, 503 15th St., Kenova, WV 25530. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

LARRY JOE CYRUS SR., 85, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away Monday, December 25, 2017, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Henley Adkins. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park. He was born February 7, 1933, in Barboursville, a son of the late Warren and Vicie Sargent Cyrus. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Nadine "Nickie" Warden Cyrus; daughters, Michele Gervais of Jacksonville, Fla., Patricia Yvonne Harden of Fort Myers, Fla., Veronica "Katie" Buckwalter of Hurricane, W.Va., and Dianna Buschman of Barboursville; sons, Larry Joe Cyrus Jr. of Barboursville, Donnie Cyrus of Hurricane, W.Va., and Huey Cyrus of Washington; sisters, Shirley Davis of Barboursville, Mary Lou Sexton of North Dakota and Carole Ratliff of Ona, W.Va.; brothers, Stuart Cyrus of Proctorville, Ohio, and Raymond Cyrus of Barboursville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

CORENE OSBURN, 76, of Proctorville, Ohio, mother of Orvil Osburn of Wayne, died Dec. 26, 2017 in St. Mary's Medical Center. There will be a graveside service 1 p.m. Friday, Patrick Cemetery, Wayne. There is no visitation. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, is assisting her family.

TERRI LYNN EDENS, 56, of Lavalette, W.Va., wife of Greg Edens, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. James R. Edens. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. She was born August 27, 1961, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of Charles Robert and Wanda Rose Mullens Midkiff. Terri was a unit clerk at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. She was preceded in death by a son, Albert Louis Cover III. Additional survivors include six children, Benjamin Rutherford, Jonathon Rutherford, Amy Sanns, Gregory Eden Jr., Amber McMillion and Benjamin Edens; her grandchildren; and her brother, Robert Patrick Midkiff. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

JOHN E. NIX, 89, of Fort Gay, widower of Muriel Nix, died Dec. 27, 2017 in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, Ky.; burial will follow in Nix Cemetery, Fort Gay. www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com.

John E. Nix, 89, of Ft. Gay, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at St. Mary's Medical Center.Mr. Nix was born September 7, 1928 in Calera, AL to the late John D. and Nellie Nix. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Muriel Nix; children Cathy Marie Nix and David Nix; grandchildren William S. Cunningham, Landyn Nix, and Benjamin Nix; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include his children Marshall E. Nix and Brenda S. Cunningham; grandchildren David B. Nix, Christopher Nix, Cathy Stephens, Kelly Stutler, John Nix, and Jennifer Smith; 11 great grandchildren, which included his best friend Toby; 1 great great grandchild; 3 sisters and his caregiver and daughter in law Sharon Nix. Funeral Services for Mr. Nix will be Friday, December 29, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Nix Cemetery, Ft. Gay, WV. Visitation will be Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Young Funeral Home Chapel. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Nix.

LENA GAYNELLE (FRY) ROSS, 84, of Wayne, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral Services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Pastor Fred Ferguson. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. She was born April 22, 1933, at Wayne, the daughter of Forster B. "Bub" and Bessie (Adkins) Fry. Gaynelle was more than a homemaker; she was an especially talented carpenter and seamstress and had a knack for perfection. She cherished the memories and friendships from days past and was like a mother to many. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Forster B. Fry II; and one sister, Sara Elizabeth Wright. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Jackie Ross; one daughter, Teresa L. Baker (Jackie) of Lavalette, W.Va.; three sons, Lawrence Joseph Simpkins (Diane) of Phoenix, Ariz., Daniel Rodney Simpkins of Wayne and Mark Jamison Ross (Lisa) of Wayne; six grandchildren, Erica Wellman (Wade), Allison Perdue (Brandon), Christy Russell (Billy), Ashley Ross, Tyler and Forster Simpkins; and a host of great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 12:30 p.m. until service time Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

Another Angel in Heaven today: JOHN BILL PERRY, 83, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. He was born May 2, 1934 at Dunlow, W.Va., a son of the late John and Siddie Perry. His children Neta Lou Perry and Jeffrey Kim Perry also preceded him in death, along with six brothers, Frennie, Tom, Roy, Jess, Harry, and Ken Perry, and one sister, Hazel Hyder. John Bill was a retired truck driver and a lifelong farmer. He was an active member of many organizations, including Guyan Conservation District; and W.Va. RC & D; Wayne County Solid Waste Authority, W.Va. Farm Bureau Board of Directors and 17 year President; Past Master of Vinson Lodge #66 AF&AM at Ft. Gay; 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason; Order of Eastern Star of W.Va., Wayne Chapter 156; and most importantly the Genoa Church of Christ. He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Irna Leah Perry; daughter-in-law Mary Arthur Perry of Huntington, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Jordan R. Perry of Flatwoods, Ky., Christopher (Kayla) Edwards of Greenup, Ky., and their mother Barbie K. Blevins also of Flatwoods, and Jacob (Danielle) Perry of Grayson, Ky.; and great grandchildren Haley and Liam Perry, and Brooklynn and Bohdan Edwards. Also surviving is one sister, Dicie Thompson; sisters-in-law, "his girls" Mary Kat Williamson and Geraldine Trogdon, along with Pearl Lycans and Sandra Perry; brothers-in-law, Hobert (Betty) Perry, Don (Barbara) Perry, Bob (Sheila) Perry, Claude (Bonnie) Perry, Lowell (Sheila) Perry and Herman (Betty) Perry; and nieces, nephews, and friends too numerous to mention. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Ramey and Mindy of Wayne County EMS and Lexy and Felicia of Wayne Davita Dialysis Center in Wayne for their care and support. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Travis Perry officiating. Burial will follow at the John Perry Cemetery where Masonic rites will be performed. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.