CHARLES ELMER NAPIER, 64, of Lavalette, W.Va., died Monday, October 1, 2018, at his residence. He was born November 21, 1953, in Huntington, a son of Robert Lee Napier of Huntington and Lois Gaynelle Napier of Huntington. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a former mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was a member of the Huntington VFW Post 1064. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jason D. and Veronica Napier of South Point, Ohio; three daughters and spouses, Christy Napier and Brian Turkalo of Charlotte, N.C., Lesley Ziegler and Tony Ziegler of Windermere, Fla., Jessica Dawn Napier and Latoya Napier of Barboursville; seven grandchildren, Jacob Napier, Maxwell Napier, Isiah Napier, Corinne Napier-Turkalo, Audrey Napier-Turkalo, Laken Ziegler and Jaiden Ziegler; and three sisters and brothers-in-law, Laura and Mark Blankenship of Huntington, Judy and Roger Waugh of Huntington and Patsy and Mitch Smith of Clemmons, N.C. A memorial service is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, at Chapman's Mortuary. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

SANDI LEE MAYNARD, 56, of Dunlow , W.Va. , went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 1, 2018. She was born February 8, 1962 at Columbus , Ohio , a daughter of the late Robert and Sonja Castle Haynes. Her sister Debbie Castle also preceded her in death. She leaves behind her loving husband Delmas Maynard; three daughters, Tisha (Bobby) Steele of Dunlow, Melissa Casteele of Wayne, W.Va. , and Tamara (Clarence) Christian of Genoa, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Corey, Devin, Caleb, Courtney, Mathison, Brenda, Clarence Jr., and Ford; and four great grandchildren, Brooklynn, Skylar, Poseidon, and Aria. Also surviving are four brothers, Robert Haynes, Jr. of Columbus, Ohio, Dale (Charlene) Haynes of Radnor, W.Va., John (Ann) Haynes of Dunlow, and David Haynes of Charleston, W.Va.; and a host of family, friends, and neighbors too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Robertson Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon until service time on Wednesday.

ELLA ROMANS WILLIAMSON SIAS, 88, of Ranger, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2018, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va. She was born January 4, 1930, to the late Wayne and Leuria Romans in Wayne County, West Virginia. She was a member of Montana Freewill Baptist Church in Ranger, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Denzil Williamson and her second husband, James Sias. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, Polly Romans, Lattie Romans, Artie Romans, Maudie Maynard, Mary Adkins, Billie Sue Kissinger Lionti, Wayne "Junior" Romans, and son-in-law Mike Toppins. She is survived by a special sister, Marie (Edward) Belville of South Point, Ohio. She is survived by her daughters, Sandy Toppins of Ranger, Jean (Benny) Artis of Wayne, W.Va., Judy Strow of Scottown, Ohio, and Debbie (Alan) Clay of Hamlin; son Denzil Williamson of Edgemoor, S.C.; grandchildren, Michelle Toppins, Jeanette Taylor, Missy VanScoy, Chris Strow, Nikki Johnson, Chuck Strow, Eddie Williamson, Jason Williamson, Derrick Williamson, Brent Winters, and 17 great-grandchildren. She was the owner and operator of Williamson Pure Oil/Union 76 and she worked at Orders and Haynes Construction. A celebration of her life will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Montana Freewill Baptist Church, with Tom Frye, Bennie Dean, and Earmin Midkiff officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, W.Va. McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be two hours prior to service on Saturday. Friends may express their condolences at www.handleyfh.com. Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

CHRISTOPHER LEE COLEMAN, 34, of Lavalette, WV, passed away at home on Wednesday October 3, 2018. Chris was a firefighter for the City of Huntington from July 2013 to present time. A former baseball player at Wayne High School, he earned 1st team All-State Honors playing for Coach George Brumfield. He was preceded in death by his little brother David, whom he is surely linked up with in Heaven. Chris is survived by a daughter Leanna Briseis Coleman of Nitro, WV; sisters Hannah and Summer and brothers Jarrod, Ryan and Andrew. His father Robert Coleman and Fina and mother Janet and Eugene Kennedy. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Forest Marshall and Pastor Tim Yates. Friends may call from noon until service time on Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

NORMIE LEE RAMEY, 79, of Lesage, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 03, 2018. She was born December 22, 1938 in Logan County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late James Ray and Sinda Mae Ramey. Her sisters Lettie Marie Ramey and Bessie Ramey Henderson also preceded her in death, along with one nephew, Mark Christman. She leaves behind one sister Mary Thornhill; nieces Bessie Porter, Janie Henderson, special niece and caregiver, Cinda Price, with whom she made her home; one nephew, James Christman, also of Huntington; and her beloved church family of Lesage Apostolic Church; along with friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Stickler officiating. Burial will follow in the Ramey Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon until service time on Friday.

JUDY LYNN ROBERTSON NULL, 74, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 4, 2018, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2018, at the First Baptist Church of Ceredo with Pastor Rodney Hale and Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Judy was a daughter of the late Virgil and Della Mae Fortner Robertson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Sara Frances "Francie" Roberts and a sister-in-law Linda Null. Survivors include her beloved husband, Charles Albert Null; one brother and sister-in-law, James Robertson (Cheryl); two brothers-in-law, Hobert "Whitey" Null and Steve Roberts; two sisters-in-law, Donna Smith (Colin) and Trenna Null; three nieces, Michele McAnallan (David), Sharon Elkins and Lisa Bailey (David); five nephews, Brian Null (Nancy), Charles L. Moore (Barbara), Michael Sean Roberts, Matthew Roberts and Zachary Robertson (Rebecca). She has a host of great-nieces and nephews that she loved, including being called "meme" by Hannah Beth and Matthew Shane Roberts and William L. "Liam" Roberts. Judy was a graduate from Ceredo-Kenova High School class of 1962. She was a volunteer of St. Mary's Hospital in Radiation Oncology, and was a lifetime auxiliary member. She was a 24-year breast cancer survivor. Her favorite scripture that she lived by was the 23rd Psalm "The Lord is my shepherd…" Flowers will be appreciated, but donations may be made in her honor to the Huntington City Mission, 624 10th St., Huntington, WV 25701. The family would like to thank Dr. Kimmey and his staff for all their wonderful care. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

RICHARD CURTIS MAYNARD, 47, of Dunlow, W.Va. passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 4, 2018. He was born on November 28, 1970 in Huntington, W.Va., and worked as a carpenter and roofer. His father, Millard "Buck" Maynard preceded him in death, along with grandparents Raymond and Josephine Maynard and John and Eunice Jordan. He leaves behind his mother, Mary Lou Maynard; his companion and soul mate, Anne Smith, both of Dunlow; his children, Maryanne Maynard, of Dunlow, Joshua Jervis of Canada, Ky., Rhonda Jervis, Brittany Jervis, both of Williamson, W.Va., Johnathan Marcum, currently serving in the military in South Korea, and Kimberly Blankenship of Ft. Gay, W.Va.; one sister, Peggy (John) Fletcher of Genoa, W.Va.; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Ferguson Branch House of Prayer with Brother George Thornhill officiating. Burial will follow at the Buck Maynard Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Monday at the church with church service at 7 p.m. and will continue until service time on Tuesday. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

ROBERT LEE CRAWFORD SR., 68, of Kiahsville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 5, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Rev. Tim Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the Willey-Wiley Cemetery, Kiahsville, with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 111 of Hamlin, WV. He was born May 3, 1950 in Fayette County, WV, a son of the late Albert Lewis and Birdie Wiley Crawford. He was a retired security guard with Buck Security and was Baptist by faith. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Viet Nam War. Two brothers, George Crawford and Donald Ray Crawford also preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Robert Crawford, Jr. (Janie Kazee) of East Lynn, WV; a niece who was like a daughter to him, Kimberly Beaty (Jay Davidson); a sister, Erma Jean Hays (Paul) of Leesburg, FL; four brothers, William Albert Crawford (LaAnna) of Salt Rock, WV, James Larry Crawford (Rosa) of Kiahsville, WV, Ronnie Crawford (Rachel) of Chicago, IL, and Daniel Crawford (Faye) of Ranger, WV; a sister-in-law, Darlene Crawford of Interlachen, FL; a special great-niece, Bridget Beaty and a host of additional nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.

VICIE MERRITT, 86 of Wayne, devoted wife, loving mother and homemaker, was a daughter of the late John Baptist Fry and Fannie Napier Fry. She was born May 4, 1932, in Stiltner, W.Va., a graduate of Wayne High School, professed her faith in Jesus Christ April 9, 1961, and was a faithful member of Echo United Baptist Church. Vicie joined the Lord Friday, October 5, 2018, at Hospice of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. She was united in holy matrimony to Reverend Chester Merritt on May 6, 1951. The union was blessed with six children, the first, Douglas Elliott Merritt, preceded her in death on April 16, 1953. Vicie was a beautiful and giving soul, and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. She enjoyed working for Dr. Thompson's Chiropractic office and cherished caring for patients and friends. In addition to her first born, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Fern Adkins, Beanie Brown and Lula Mae Francis; and a brother, Willis Fry. Vicie is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Chester Merritt; three sons, Stanley Merritt (Linda) of Wayne, Brett Merritt (Valerie) of Lavalette, W.Va., Quinn Merritt (Tracey) of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Patty Roach (Walt) of Dayton, Ohio, and Aleta Hardwick (Chris) of Lavalette, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Aaron, Isaiah, Lori, Levi, Jordan, Haley, Seth and Katelyn; five great-grandchildren, Sydney, Bella, Carson, Canaan and Wynn; three sisters, Sarah Hale and Vel Adkins, both of Wayne, Mae Roach (Ray) of Litchfield, Ohio; brother-in-law, Cecil Merritt (Janice); and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, October 8, 2018, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Elders Roger Maynard and Tommy Damron officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

WILLIAM RAY CHAFFIN, 85, of Russell, Ky., formerly of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018, at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Rev. Danny E. Keaton officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. He was born November 17, 1932, in Fort Gay, W.Va., a son of the late Christopher and America Perry Chaffin. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Armco, having been the Supervisor of Maintenance. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mauntrey Marie Crisel Chaffin and a daughter, Sally Chaffin Thacker Edwards. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Shirley Chaffin and Mary Keaton (Danny); two sons and daughters-in-law, Danny Chaffin (Maureen) and Rick Chaffin (Gerri Beth); nine grandchildren, Traci Thacker, Steven Thacker, Scott Chaffin, Erin Maddox, Chris Chaffin, Leslie Keaton, Michele Keaton, Billie Nino and Rylee Chaffin and five great-grandchildren, Ryan, Cannon, Cali, Leland and Myra. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashland Animal Rescue Fund, 12365 Kevin Ave., Ashland, KY 41102. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

BETTY JO BLACKBURN, 67, of Dunlow, WV, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 7, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Manuel Ferguson and Brother George Nelson. Burial will follow at Sol Perry Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. She was born May 25, 1951 in Williamson, WV, a daughter of the late Dike and Effie June Blackburn. Also preceding her in death was a brother, David Blackburn. Betty Jo was a homemaker and member of the Zion Church in Breeden, WV. Survivors include two sons, Darrell Ray Blackburn and Dike Dwayne Blackburn of Dunlow, WV; two sisters, Barbara Sue Morris of Dunlow, WV, Nancy Blackburn of Florida; and three brothers, Dike Blackburn of Dunlow, WV, Rocky Blackburn and Ben Blackburn of Barboursville, WV; and a host of cousins and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

PAT NAPIER JR., 97, of Prichard, W.Va., entered his eternal rest on Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elders Arthur Mathis, Gary Blevins, and Sam Frye of the Old Regular Baptist Church at his request. Burial will follow at Sam Damron Cemetery, Ferguson, W.Va. He was born to the late Patrick H and Tennessee Wooten Napier on March 17, 1921 at Brush Creek. He was a World War II veteran and a member of Elmwood United Baptist Church in Wayne, W.Va. Pat never met a stranger and lived by the scripture, "A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly." In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years Ida Damron Napier; an infant son Harold Napier; a grandson Wendell Martin Napier; a daughter-in-law Sally Napier; eight brothers, Albert, Boyd, French, Elzie, Tom, Brady, Henry, and Walter; four sisters, Leona Ramey, Georgia Lovins, Mae Damron and Nancy Napier whom died in infancy. Survivors include three sons; Garland and wife Ruby of Wayne; Leonard and wife Patricia; and Wendell both of Prichard; nine grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister-in-law Mollie Maynard; two brothers-in-law Darrell Damron and wife Bertina, and Tommy Damron and wife Kathleen; a special friend Geraldine Adkins along with a great host of family and friends. Friends may call from 6-9 pm Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., Friends may also call 10 am until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank the staff of Huntington VA Medical Center and Parkview Nursing & Rehab Center of Pikeville, Kentucky for their wonderful care.

BRIAN SCOTT HENDERSON, 48, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, October 8, 2018, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Roy Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. He was born April 5, 1970, in Huntington, W.Va. He was a Sales Representative for Henderson Electric Motors. Brian was a 1988 graduate of C-K High School and attended WV Tech; past member of the Kenova Volunteer Fire Department; and attended Welcome Home Christian Fellowship in Lucasville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one brother, Todd Matthew Henderson; maternal grandfather, Forrest Ross; paternal grandparents, Marvin L. and Mary M. Caldwell Henderson; and father-in-law, David Wilson. Survivors include his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth Wilson Henderson; mother, Brenda Ross Henderson; father and stepmother, Chester Henderson (Darolynn); maternal grandmother, Lois Ross; mother-in-law, Doris Clay Wilson; one brother and sister-in-law, Jeremy Henderson (Courtney); several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other family and friends. Brian was a man of God and stood firm on his beliefs. He leaves behind so many friends who will miss his sparkling humor and infectious laughter. He was truly a blessing to everyone he met. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

TIMOTHY EDWIN MORRISON, 59, of Huntington passed away October 10, 2017. He was born June 18, 1958, in Huntington, a son of the late Delbert and Frances Ramey Morrison. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Kevin and Penny Morrison of Lavalette. Burial will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2018, in Baylous Cemetery. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements.

GARY FORD JACKSON SR., 68, of Huntington, passed away October 10, 2018. He was born on March 12, 1950, to the late Ford Farley and Wanda Perry Jackson. Gary is also preceded in death by his late brother, Roger Jackson. Gary Jackson graduated from Vinson High School in 1968. He worked for City Ice Company when he was 16 until it was bought by Home City Ice and has been employed with them since. Gary is survived by his wife of 44 years, Darlene Jackson; his "two baby girls," Jennifer Jackson-Moore and Nancy Jackson-Dawson; a son, Gary Jackson Jr. (his best friend); and another daughter, Shannon Jackson-Hale; his six grandchildren: Morgan Jackson, Tyler Meade, Nicole Jackson, Gary Jackson III, Jaxon Dawson, Damion Hale; and one great grandchild, Riley Meade, a.k.a. Pawpaw's Little Buddy; and two sons-in-law, Tom Moore and Eddie Dawson. Gary also had several cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Five special nieces and nephews he thought of as his own: Angela Jackson, Steven Jackson, Michael Jackson, Christina Smith and Alisha Jackson-Newman. Gary had two special friends at Home City Ice, Jerry and Josh. Funeral services will be conducted by Celebrant Angela Jackson on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

LOLA FAYE COLLINS, 59, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born November 7, 1958 in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ivan and Arella Leap. Three brothers, Michael Lawhon, Greg Leap, and Infant Jimmy Leap also preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband, Robert Collins, Jr.; one daughter, Jessica (Tyler) Bentley; on son, Josh Collins, all of Huntington; grandchildren Landon Bentley, Ally, Lexi, and Aiden Collins; two brothers, Ivan Leap, Jr. of Huntington and Wetzel Lawhon of Lesage, W.Va.; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2018 at Johnson Tiller funeral Home with Pastor Amos Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in the Harmon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until service time on Friday.

BETTY JOYCE PORTERFIELD SHRADER, 86, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Graveside service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 15, 2018 at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, with Pastor Randall Robertson, officiating. She was born March 26, 1932 in Bluefield WV. a daughter of the late Vernon and Edith Francis Porterfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, sisters, and a son David Lee Shrader. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Lee Shrader Stewart (Ernest), sons, William Lee Shrader (Linda), Robert Lee Shrader (Susan); 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 3-5 P.M. Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova.

GLORIA JEAN COATES, 87, of Huntington, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Jeffrey Lycans at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery. Gloria was born on November 10, 1930, in Cabell County to the late Harry Randall and Tressie Carter Morrison. She worked in the Vinson Band Boosters, Westmoreland P.T.A., and was baptized at Westmoreland Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Morrison; and two sisters, Mildred Chapman and Barbara Carter. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, James Elder Coates, the love of her life; a loving and devoted daughter, Marsha Gail (Paul Wesley) Chandler of Estero, Fla.; she held a special place in her heart for her grandchild, James Wesley (Joleana) Chandler of Naples, Fla., and her two great-grandchildren, Elena and Evan Chandler of Naples, Fla.; a brother, Richard Carter; a sister-in-law, Regina Ball of Barboursville, and a very special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Stanley (Janet) Coates of Proctorville, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Debra Davis for her outstanding care. Friends may call from noon until service time on Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

RONALD LEE KELLEY, 81, of Chesapeake, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 12, 2018, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va., surrounded by his family, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Ron was born May 27, 1937, in Wayne, W.Va., son of the late Wayne "Cute" Kelley and Erie Blankenship Kelley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul Kelley and Willis (Sharon) Kelley. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Lisa Kelley; daughter, Diane Kelley of Cincinnati, Ohio; son, Brian (Liz) Kelley of Columbus, Ohio; nephew, Wayne (Diann) Kelley of Huntington, W.Va.; niece, Tina (Sam) Hott of Virginia; several great-grand-nieces; and a great-grand-nephew. Ron was a 1955 graduate of Huntington East High School. He retired from Ashland Oil/Marathon No. 2 Instrument Shop. He is an eight-year Air Force veteran, member of the American Legion Post 640 in Chesapeake, Ohio, and the South Point Masonic Lodge No. 496. He attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in Huntington. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2018, in the mausoleum of Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio, with Pastor Kevin Mackey officiating. Proctorville VFW Post 6878 will conduct military graveside rites. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

CLIFTON THOMAS PACK, 73, formerly of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, October 12, 2018. He was born to the late George Thomas and Gladys Mae Pack. He is survived by his three children, Kimberly Davis, Shane Pack and Taneika Torres (Jaime). He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, his two sisters, Barbara Bradshaw and Phyllis Ball (Ernie), as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home on Saturday, October 20, from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by a memorial service from 4 to 5 p.m.

DELBERT ROBERTSON, SR., 79, of Fort Gay, WV passed away Monday, October 12, 2018. Mr. Robertson was born September 15, 1939 in Fort Gay, West Virginia to the late Cecil and Nellie Dunn Robertson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Susie Damron and a son, Tommy Robertson. He is survived by two sons, Delbert (Nellie) Robertson, Jr. and Danny (Tina) Robertson; four daughters Lisa (Jesse) Young, Brenda (Chuck) Campbell, Debra (Garry) Tackett, and Pam Ferguson, many grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. He was a retired coal truck driver for Martiki Coal and of Baptist Faith. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Copley officiating. Burial will follow in the Robertson Cemetery. Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, October 24 after 5:00 PM at Wilson Funeral Home. All care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

EUGENE RAY SHANNON, 58, of Kenova, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018. Celebration of Life Service will be conducted from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at 146 Harper Lane, Kenova. He was born May 25, 1960, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Clarence and Alela Ruth Finley Hogan. He was a self-employed carpenter. Survivors include two sons Jade Conn (fiancee Amanda Harris) and Winston Conn; one daughter and son-in-law, Aeriell Gilbert (Joshua); six grandchildren, Darian Jade Lestat Conn, Kaizer Thomas Wesley Conn, Hayden Chase Conn, Trista Rosemary Faye Gilbert, Phoenix Auron Arthur Gilbert and Daisy Laurel Conn; six sisters and a brother-in-law, Hope "Lynn" Stevens (David), Crystal Staley, Emogene Stevens, Imogene Sexton, Rosemary Porter and Patricia Ann Hogan and one brother, Charles Hogan. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

PHYLLIS A. BELCHER, 76, of McDermott, Ohio, formerly of East Lynn, W.Va., died Oct. 14, 2018 in SOMC Hospice. She was a retired Shoe Department Manager for Gold Circle Retail Stores. Funeral services will be conducted at noon, Thursday, McKinley Funeral Home, Lucasville, Ohio; burial will follow in Scioto Burial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

BILL GORDON SINGLETON, 75, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away October 16, 2018. Born in Kenova, West Virginia, to the late Paul and Elsie Atkins Singleton, he was a Vietnam veteran, honorably discharged from the U.S. Army as a Sergeant First Class. His passion was serving God. He retired as pastor of Liberty Fellowship Church, began the Amboy Food Pantry in North Little Rock, counseled students, worked in the prison ministry and was very community minded. He was also a professional wrestler known as the "Masked Medic." He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Virginia Haynes Singleton; sons, Frank Kevin Singleton (Tina) of Cabot, Arkansas, Paul Todd Singleton (Leslie) of Sherwood, Arkansas, Darin Scott Key (Elizabeth) of North Little Rock and Stacy Duane Key (April) of Apache, Oklahoma; daughters, Susan Annette Pay (Bill) of Cabot and Holly Melissa Clark (Walker) of Little Rock; and sister, Sheila Lyn Parker of West Virginia. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren, Courtney Clark (Brittney), Melissa Lemay, Nichole Singleton, Lorin Furman (Tony), Shane Dreher, Stephanie Singleton, Hunter Clark, Amanda Williams, Sheldon Key, Payten Taylor, Shelby Nash and Coryanne Morgan; eleven great-grandchildren, Emma, Michael, Maddie, Blake, Sophia, Karson, Madden, Ayden, Hunter, Ainslee and J.P.; and two nephews, Joseph "Joe" Parker (Chrissie) and Ron Haynes (Shelly). Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road). Services will be Monday, October 22, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Brother Ray Williams, Brother Keith Lape, Pastor Tony Minick and Janet Ward. Interment with military honors will be Tuesday, October 23, at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideons International, one's favorite food pantry or charity. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 501-224-2200. Mr. Singleton's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

LEOLA MILLS, 95, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 23, 1923, in Cabell County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Rev. Charley and Theora Adkins. She attended New Beginning Apostolic Church and was a member of Wolf Pen Church of Christ. Leola was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Mills; five sisters, Delsie, Juanita, Mazel, Nellie and Polly; and one brother, Denzil. She is survived by her two sons, Bishop Norman (Carolyn) Mills and Raymond (Tammy) Mills; two sisters, Melita Wooten and Velora Frasher; two brothers, Wetzel (Wanda) Adkins and Lowell (Joyce) Adkins; eight grandchildren, Rev. Todd (Christina) Mills, Rebecca Ware, Scott Mills, Brett (Joyce) Mills, Selena (James) Harrel, Angie (Don) Neal, Joe (Pam) Blankenship and Tim Blankenship; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at New Beginning Apostolic Church, located at 1002 25th St., Huntington. Funeral will follow at 1 p.m., with Rev. Todd Mills, Brother Emual Adkins and Brother Danny Wooten officiating. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. Chapman's Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

EVERETT E. STRATTON, 85, of Wayne, died October 17, 2018 in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Schneider-Hall Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio, is assisting the family with arrangements. A private family service will be held. schneiderhallfuneralhome.com.

JERRY OTIS SPRY, 66, of Fort Gay W.Va., previously of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was born January 7, 1952 at Welch, W.Va., a son of the late Mary Elizabeth Spry. Three brothers also preceded him in death. Otis previously worked as a greeter at Shoney’s in Huntington. He is survived by caregivers, and several dear friends who blessed his life.

TENNESSEE FARLEY, 80, of Barboursville, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2018, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Minister Delmer Adkins and Minister Emual Adkins. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery. She was born November 22, 1937, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Wetzel and Lucinda Mills Lester. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Stella Holley; four brothers, Roger "Whitt," Ottie, Hiram Lee and Charley Lester; and two grandchildren, Daniel Anthony Marcum II and Christopher Stephen Marcum. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Acie Farley; four daughters, Lovevona (Robert) Eaves of Huntington, Loretta Marcum of Barboursville, Lorraine (Miles) Owens of Kitts Hill, Ohio, and Visa (Joe) Thompson of Chesapeake, Ohio; one son, Phillip (Cathy) Hudson of Lavalette; one sister, Norma (Lowell) Godfrey of Amherst, Ohio; three brothers, Thurman Lester of Columbus, Wetzel Lester of Huntington and Lonnie (Charlotte) Lester of Culloden; one sister-in-law, Helen Lester; two granddaughters, Lovevona Mae (Tim) Chastain and Emily; five grandsons, Scottie, Adam, Iszack, Jayden and Gage; two great-grandchildren, Haileigh and Makayla; and a host of family and friends. The things that gave her the most joy were going to church, her family and gardening. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

PAMELA SUE HENSLEY, 59, of Kenova, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Johnny Harris and Rev. Phil Williamson on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Hensley Cemetery, Kenova. Pamela was born on July 4, 1959, in Huntington, to the late Paul and Eula Mae Brown Dishman. She was a medical coder for the Veterans Administration. She is survived by her husband, Mike Hensley; two sons, Michael Bradford (Whitney) Hensley of Jacksonville, Fla., Matthew Todd (Christina) Hensley of Huntington, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Maxwell, Cooper and Ann Aubrey, all of Jacksonville, Fla.; four brothers, Larry Paul (Sharon) Dishman of Lavalette, Rodney Dale (Mary) Dishman of Kenova, Mark Anthony (Joyce) Dishman of Greenup, Ky., Timothy Darrell (Carmen) Dishman of Shoals, W.Va.; a sister, Brenda Joyce McCoy of Ceredo; two brothers-in-law, Larry (Debbie) Hensley of Medina, Ohio, Rick (Sharon) Hensley of Martinsburg, W.Va.; and a sister-in-law, Jeana (Greg) Graves of Kenova; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 22, 2018, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

CHARLES A. "GABBY" HUGHES, 86, of Ceredo, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Paul Cantrell. Burial will follow in Wheelersburg Memorial Burial Park, Wheelersburg, Ohio. He was born October 12, 1932, in Ceredo, a son of the late Jean Wilson Hughes. Gabby was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean War. He was retired from the Wayne County School System and was a Ceredo Municipal Court Judge, with the longest serving tenure of 32 years in the state of West Virginia. He served the Lord for 44 years as a member of the Kenova Church of God. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by sisters, Clara Hughes Mays Litton and Jean Hughes Maynard; brothers, George Hughes and Joseph Hughes; sister-in-law, Pauline Selby Moore James; and nephews, Phillip Mays, Billy Mays, John Maynard, Sammy Hughes and Charles Moore. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Kathleen Selby Hughes; daughter, Diana B. Byard (Randy); granddaughters, Jacqueline "Jayleen" Byard of San Francisco, Calif., Miranda "Mandi" Byard Heaberlin (Brian) of Barboursville and Jennifer Byard Larsen (Larry) of Mt. Sterling, Ky.; great-grandchildren, Audrey K. Heaberlin, Jackson K. Heaberlin, Elaina L. Larsen and Ava K. Larsen; sister, Betty Hughes Dean of Jeffersonville, Ind.; nieces, Sandra Moore Blevins of Hurricane, W.Va., Colleen Moore Lester (Mike) of Pinch, W.Va., Marge Mays Phipps of Orlando, Fla., Shaunie Hughes Sullivan of Fla. and Becky Hughes of Florida; nephews, Richard Dean (Debbie) of Kenova, Michael Dean of Jeffersonville, Ind., Michael Moore (Connie) of Vero Beach, Fla., Joe Allen Mays (Anne) of Dayton, Ohio, and Bob Hughes of Florida. He loved golfing and football, especially Ceredo-Kenova and Marshall. He enjoyed his days with the Ceredo City Hall family and spending time with his special friends, Jim West and the late Howard Carver. Papaw Gabby gave and received much love from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed being a part of their lives and accomplishments. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until service time on Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

EDGAR WILLIS "EDDIE" COMBS, 62, of South Point, Ohio, died Friday, October 19, 2018, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born February 14, 1956, in Louisa, Ky., a son of Ethel Adkins Combs of Lavalette and the late Roy Combs Sr. He was Vice President of the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Society, was a very active member of BB's Car Club and was a 1974 graduate of Buffalo-Wayne High School. Eddie was saved in 1974 at Grace Gospel Church, Huntington, and was an Eagle Scout with Scout Troop 170, Lavalette. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Robin Combs; two stepchildren, Crystal (Jackie) Withrow of South Point, Ohio, and Joshua (Rachel) Maynard of Pedro, Ohio; four grandchildren, Bryce Stevens of North Carolina, and Abby Bloomfield, Willow Maynard and Jarrett Maynard, all of Pedro, Ohio; a sister, Beverly (Joe) Langdon of Huntington; a brother, Roy (Karen) Combs Jr. of Newcomerstown, Ohio; and several nieces, nephew, cousins and extended family. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, Ohio, with Minister Mark Booth officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at the funeral home. Private family burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation (www.myasthenia.org) or the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Society. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.

JAMES E. FRY JR., better known as "Buck" or "Uncle Buck," passed away October 19, 2018, at his home. Born June 23, 1937, in Huntington to Ezra and Garnet (nee: Ellis) Fry, he had been a longtime Cleveland area resident until moving to Huntsburg, Ohio, three years ago to live with his daughter Reba (Robert Debevits) Dykes. While in Cleveland, Buck would tend to a vegetable garden, growing some of the tallest and largest vegetables in the area. He is survived by his siblings, Virginia Riggs Rickman and Johnny Joe Fry, both of the Huntington area; four grandchildren, their spouses and children and many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Manford "Boozie" and William F. "Bill" Fry, Patricia Ross, Ruby Rickman, Lyndall Talbott and Reda "Jeannie" Adkins. A memorial gathering will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 2, 2018, at Reger Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1242 Adams Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704 with a noon service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Ohio services by Marc F. Burr Funeral Home of Painesville, Ohio, and local services by Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

DIANA SKEANS, 76, of Wayne, WV passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. She was born on July 17, 1942 at Madison, WV a daughter of the late Herbert J. and Pearl O. White Harless. She attended Mountwest Community and Technical College and Marshall University where she also retired as Senior Administrative Assistant of the Board of Kinesiology. Diana was a founding member of the National POW, MIA and KIA Traveling Memorial. She also attended Salem United Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, John Michael Skeans of Charleston, WV; lifelong partner, Shadow Wolf of Wayne, WV; a sister, Sandra Epling of Lewisburg, WV; and brother, Herb Harless of Huntington, WV. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

FRANK WALLACE BOCKWAY III, 87, of Wayne, father of Rebecca Glaser, died October 21, 2018 in Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a retail manager. There will be a graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. www.regerfh.com.

LOUIE HOLLEY, 73, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Monday, October 22, 2018, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Steve Sullivan. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. He was born November 30, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Louie and Mary Bellomy Holley. He was a veteran of the US Navy. Louie loved boating and was the Commander of Beech Fork Navy for over 28 years. He retired from CSX with 38 ½ years of service and was a former board member of C&O Credit Union. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Nancy Blatt Holley; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Tracey Holley; daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Terry Napier and Rebecca and Woody Mathis; grandchildren, Keri Mathis, Katie and Nick Ferguson, Kayla Mathis and fiance Justin Followay and Andrew Napier; brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Mona Holley; and his pound hound, Bandit. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

ALESHA ANNA BORTEL MEADE, 47, of Huntington, passed on Monday, October 22, 2018, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Alesha was born on August 5, 1971, in Huntington, to Steven Lawrence and Connie Bortel. She loved flowers, gardening, animals and her pets. Accepting of all people with a huge heart, Alesha was kind and compassionate and she had a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Corenna Meade. Survivors include her husband, Robert Meade; sons, Alex Fortson, Tyler Meade and Tanner Meade; a very precious grandchild, Riley Meade; brother, Jacob Bortel; a host of nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles, including a very special uncle and aunt, Roger and Sandy Hinchman; and a very special cousin who was like her sister, Mary Ann Hinchman. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

BASCOM JAY DAVIS, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at the age of 78, in Huntington, W.Va. Jay was born June 24, 1940, in Kenova, W.Va., to the late Velma and Bascom Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son John Davis; his first wife, Linda Curnutte Davis; and his brother George Marvin Davis. He worked hard all of his life and loved what he did. He retired last year from his business, Davis Landscaping in Michigan. He loved his hobby of restoring antique cars. Jay is survived by his son Perry Davis; three daughters, Rhonda Revis, Lisa Herda and Teresa McCormick; his second wife, whom he married in 1998, Joyce Hay Davis; his stepchildren Sherry Little, Shelly Adkins and Michael Hay. There will be a celebration of life service, Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 1 p.m., at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Pastor Dave Akers officiating. Visitation will be two hours before the service. Burial will be in the Davis Cemetery on Davis Branch Road, Prichard, W.Va.The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington for the loving care they gave Jay and his family. A very special thanks to his nurse, Alisha, who was there until the end. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

THOMAS PHILLIP CARROLL, 62, of Genoa, W.Va., went home to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 24, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery, Genoa, WV. "Tommy" was born September 9, 1956 a son to the late William Wesley "Bill" Carroll and Inez Wilson Carroll. He was a dear brother to his siblings and strived to be there for every one of them. He is preceded in death by a brother Wesley Lee Carroll, and three sisters Rosetta Carroll, Tennie Ginetta Carroll Mills, and Patricia Lynn Carroll Barbe; along with two nieces Jennifer Gene Carroll Adkins and Elisha Renee Carroll Wilson and several uncles, aunts, and cousins too numerous to mention. Tommy will be remembered and held securely in the hearts of his closest relatives. Survivors include two aunts Leona Wilson Hemp of Cleveland, OH and Irene Wilson Robertson of Ft. Gay, WV; along with two brothers Dale Gene Carroll of Wayne, WV and Birdie Andrew Carroll of Genoa, WV; two sisters Loretta Carroll of Gallipolis, OH and Starlena Carroll Rigsby of Ceredo, WV. He’s also survived by five nephews Wesley Jacob Carroll, William Carroll, Joseph Allen Collins, Billy Jo Hemphill and Aaron Douglas Mills; four nieces Stephanie Dawn Mills Acord, Teresa Ann Hemphill Brown, Amber Renee Rigsby and Alyssa Nicole Rigsby. Four great nieces Jaden , Hannah, and Kyersten with six great nephews Billy, Timothy, Elijah, Atreyeu , Fabian, and Kameron . Tommy was an avid squirrel Hunter and loved a good bowl of banana pudding and was somewhat sneaky with a nice left hook. Friends may call from noon until service time at Morris Funeral Home.

October 25, 2018, IDA MAE GOODRICH walked on, entering into the shining and glorious presence of Christ. She was looking forward to this heavenly homecoming, joining her beloved husband, Joseph (Toby) Goodrich; her baby boy, Jackie Lee Goodrich; and her father and mother, Sampson and Frances Lester. A host of friends and relatives that had gone on before her are welcoming her home. Ida was born July 27, 1935, in Kenova, W.Va., in the log house on Maple Street that still stands to this day. At the age of eighteen, Ida met her future husband that was singing in a quartet at her church. Two weeks later, Joseph and Ida were married. Their blessed union of forty-eight years brought forth a family of eight children. The family continued to expand with the additions of spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ida's son Jackie greeted her in heaven, but she leaves behind Maria Diane (Charles) Browning of Lavalette, W.Va., Joe (Jane) Goodrich of Huntington, Tamy Keeney of Greer, S.C., Nancy (Larry) Dishman of Huntington, Sheri (Rick) Love of Proctorville, Ohio, Jon (Melissa) Goodrich of Huntington and Todd Goodrich of Huntington. Ida's grandchildren brought her so much pleasure. Her grandkids, Aaron (Tiffany) Goodrich, Dr. Shea Goodrich, Chris Jarrell, Ashley Leighton, Dakota Dishman, Cheyenne (Matt) Keesee, Nolan (Kendra) Love, Mitchell Love, Zeke (Abbey) Goodrich, Mariah Goodrich, Jaysean Goodrich, Jayvon Goodrich, Grant Goodrich and Adam Goodrich, are left with wonderful memories of their Maw Maw. Ida's blessings continued with precious great-grandchildren. Hayden and Brooks Reed Goodrich, Cale, Hunter, Chase, Brinlyn, Kinsley and Theo Love, Mattisyn and Eli Keesee, and Aliyah Wright will be loved by Maw Maw forever. Ida was the woman of Proverbs 31:10-28. Verses 27 and 28 fit her especially well: "She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praised her. She lived to serve her family as unto the Lord." She was a gifted cook and baker, and she canned and preserved delicious and wholesome food every summer. Her delicious and renowned crab apple jelly was made from the crab apple tree that her father-in-law, Jack, planted many years ago. Thanksgiving was Ida's favorite holiday, although her Christmas candies and cookies were meticulously prepared and were compared to none. Sadly, the days came that Ida's children needed to serve her as dementia stole her beautiful mind. The journey was long and difficult for her, but she is free from all pain now. Her family caregivers are weary and tired but will painfully miss her and look forward to seeing her again someday. It was an honor for Ida's children to serve her in her time of fragileness and illness. The family is so grateful to Hospice of Huntington for their tender, loving care. We are sure that although Ida enjoyed flowers more than anyone, she would be gracious for support of Hospice, that they could continue the comfort care for those in need. A final tribute to Ida will be held Monday, October 29, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Christ Temple Church conducted by Pastor Chuck Lawrence. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park. Friends may call from noon until service time at the church. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Aaron, Nolan, Mitchell, Dakota, Zeke and Grant. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam, Jaysean and Jayvon. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

EZEKIEL "ZEKE" SPENCE, 73, of Wayne, W.Va., died Thursday, October 25, 2018, at his residence. He was born August 10, 1945, in Stiltner, W.Va., a son of the late Bernie "Bush" Spence and Agnes Spence Fry. His wife, Nina Spence, also preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Spence and wife Manuela of Germany; a sister, Fannie Garcie and husband Al of La Junta, Colorado; three brothers, Mack Spence, Woodrow Spence and wife Connie, all of Wayne, W.Va., and Jeff Spence and wife Debbie of Portsmouth, Ohio; and a host of nieces and nephews. At his request, there will be no services. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.

ANDREW RAY ADKINS, 29, of Kenova, WV passed away October 25, 2018 at home. He was born March 7, 1989; a son of Earl Ray Adkins II and Shawna Jean Mann Adkins. He was preceded in death by his mother. Andrew is survived by his father; his sister, Samantha Jean Adkins of South Point, OH; and his twin brother, Adam Joseph Adkins of Kenova, WV; and special friends, Tim and Brenda Crabtree. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

GLADYS LUCILLE CARTER, 88, of Huntington, widow of William Carter Jr., died Oct. 26, 2018. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Huntington. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements. www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

DONALD E. LOWE (DON), 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, from his home. He was born April 5, 1938, in Kenova, but was a lifelong resident of Huntington. He was the son of the late Mabel Eggleston and the late Garland Lowe. Don was retired from Steel of WV after 29 years. He attended the Catlettsburg Harvest Church of God, where he was saved and baptized. Don loved to sing and especially enjoyed singing harmony. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Carsey Lowe of over 57 years; a daughter, Delena Smith and her husband Tony; a granddaughter, Carissa Huff Newman and her husband John; a grandson, Brennan Huff and his wife Courtney; four great-grandchildren, Lexus Butcher, Landyn Bradshaw, Shaylee Howard and Titan Huff. Also a brother, Rick Lowe; a nephew, Brian Lowe; and many friends and a loving church family. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at the Catlettsburg Harvest Church of God at 105 36th St., Catlettsburg, KY 41129 with Bishop Greg Wirzfeld officiating. Burial will follow in the Spring Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 until 9 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2018, at the church and one hour prior to the funeral service. The family has entrusted his care to Brown Funeral Chapel of Ironton, Ohio.

NANCY KILGORE, 90, of Huntington, W.Va., the loving wife of 66 years of Max Vernon Kilgore, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel with Pastors Paul Michael Booth, Shirley Ball and John Harris. Burial will follow at Artrip-Kilgore Cemetery, Wayne W.Va. Nancy was born on February 12, 1928, in Logan County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Mate and Fern Leep Booth. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son Larry Dale Kilgore; daughter Sandra Kay Kilgore McCloud and granddaughter Nancy McCoy; two brothers, Johnny and Paul Booth and sister Lena Mae Adams. She was a homemaker and a charter member of Beulah Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her children Linda Bannister, Rick Kilgore, Karen (Roger) Perdue and Mark Kilgore; 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 16 great- great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and her best friend Helen Thompson. The family would like to thank our sister Karen for her sacrifices and loving care of both our mother and father. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

JANIS NAPIER, 67, of Vero Beach, Florida, died Saturday, October 27, 2018, in Indian River Medical Center. She was born March 31, 1951, at Elgin Air Force Base, Florida, daughter of the late Calaway and Evelyn Adkins Napier. She was a retired CNA and in her early years was involved with the Martin County Fair Association, mainly with the entertainment at Fair time. She was a charter member of the Treasure Coast Church of God in Port St. Lucie. She loved to sing and was part of the Echo's of Praise Quartet. Janis is survived by her husband of 46 years, Michael R. Napier of Vero Beach, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jessica Napier; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Russell McNulty; son, Jeremiah Napier; daughter, Catherine Napier; four grandchildren, Benjamin, Rebecca, Aidan and Michael, and five more grandbabies that never made it into this world; a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and John Kelley; six nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Aycock Funeral Home - Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 6026 N US 1, Fort Pierce, Fla. Services will be immediately following at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow.

NADYA DANILCHIK SILL, 91, of Huntington, W.Va., reposed in the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Nadya was born on Aug.19, 1927 in Ethelbert, Manitoba, Canada, to the late Father Michael and Anna M. Danilchik. She received her BS degree in 1944 from the University of Washington and MS degree in 1973 from Utah State University. She worked four 2-year terms in embassies of the U.S. State Department; first in Egypt, then two terms in Lebanon and then finally in Pakistan. Nadya served with the Peace Corps in Thailand and later in Washington, DC. She worked for the USDA Community Action Programs with the poverty programs in four states: Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee until 1972. Nadya retired in 1993 from the Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington, W.Va., where she served 20 years as an Upward Mobility Officer. The lands in Wayne County, W.Va., where Nadya and her husband Maurice lived from 1975 to 1990 were gifted to the Hermitage of the Holy Cross. In addition to her parents, Nadya is preceded in death by her brothers, Constantine and Walter Danilchik; and a sister, Vera Danilchik Spoerry and husband Phillip. Survivors include her loving husband, Dr. Maurice L. Sill; two nieces, Tonya Spoerry and Stephanie Gilstrap; three nephews, Andrew and Michael Danilchik and Scott Spoerry; two sisters-in-law, Bessie and Olga; and five step-children, Marilyn Donald (Dean) of Locke, N.Y., David Sill (Kaye) of Ithaca, N.Y., Kenneth Sill of Louisville, Ky., Margaret "Peggy" Travis (Alan) of Penn Yan, N.Y., and Elaine Pearson (Benjamin) of Nashville, Tenn; 16 step-grandchildren, and 17 step- great-grandchildren. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Thursday at Christ the Savior Orthodox Christian Church, 6378 Rt. 152, Wayne. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at Christ the Savior Orthodox Christian Church, Wayne, with Father Jonah Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in the Hermitage of the Holy Cross Cemetery, Wayne. Following the burial, a reception will be held at the Holy Spirit Orthodox Church, 1 Wood Haven Drive, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of Huntington, Inc. P.O. Box 660, Wayne, WV 25570, Hermitage of the Holy Cross, 505 Holy Cross Rd., Wayne, WV 25570, Christ the Savior Orthodox Christian Church, P.O. Box 188, Wayne, WV 25570, or to a charity of your choice in Nadya's memory. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of the arrangements.

RUTH ANNA ADKINS, 83, of Wayne, passed away at her residence on October 29, 2018. Ruth was born on December 29, 1934 in Pike County, Ohio to Pat and Elvira (Clay) Adkins and was raised in Wayne, West Virginia. She was an active member of Indianapolis Baptist Temple, and a homemaker who loved gardening. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, as well as, her husband Clinton Adkins and their infant daughter, Tammy. She is survived by her son, Clinton Adkins; daughter, Judy White (Billy); two sisters, Mary Baldy (Wayne) and Irene Baker; 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 12:00 p.m until service at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Eddie McComas officiating at Morris Funeral Home, 79 Bridge Street, Wayne, West Virginia 25570. Burial will follow at Jones Cemetery, East Lynn, West Virginia.

IDA MARIE BLAKE, 74, of Huntington, widow of Isaac Blake, died October 29, 2018. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio; burial in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne. There is no visitation. www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

GEORGE "MIKE" LUCAS, 49, of Huntington, passed away at home on Monday, October 29, 2018. George was known as Mike Lucas to friends and family. Mike will be most remembered for his cheerful and playful nature, his friendly personality and his genuine kindness to all who crossed his path. Mike was born on June 16, 1969, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of the late Pauline Lucas. He grew up in Cove Gap, W.Va., as a young boy with his late grandparents, George and Bertie "Adkins" Ross. Mike was a 1987 graduate of Huntington High School where he excelled in athletics, a first runner-up for the WV State Wrestling Championship and a varsity quarterback for the HHS Pony Express. He entered the U.S. Army after high school and was a veteran of the first Gulf War. He ran a drywall business in Columbus, Ohio, until he became disabled. Mike was preceded in death by his special aunts, Dolores Morris and Rose Mary Stone, his cousin, Larry Morris, and his uncle who he considered a father, Paul "Dexter" Miller, all of Huntington. Survivors include a son, Andrew Michael Lucas of Huntington, a sister, Paula Lucas of New Jersey, a stepdaughter, Brooke Goodall of Huntington, former spouse and good friend, Tiffany Lucas of Huntington, an aunt, Joyce Noland of Columbus, and two nephews, Peter Raftery of Lohr am Main, Germany, and Michael Ross Raftery of New Jersey. Mike has a host of cousins who loved him like a brother, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Earl Burgess. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home and from 1 p.m. until service time on Friday. Contributions may be made to the Mike Lucas Memorial Scholarship for Huntington High Wrestling, c/o Rob Archer, HHS Wresting Coach, 1 Highlander Way, Huntington, WV 25701. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

BRENDA G. BLANKENSHIP, 67, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born October 19, 1951 in East Lynn, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Perle and Letha Ross Blankenship.

HERSHEL BLACK JR., 76, of Wayne, WV, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Garrett Hale. A private burial at Spring Valley Memorial Gardens will follow at a later date. He was born January 4, 1942 in Milton, WV, a son of the late Hershel and Rosa Clagg Black. Hershel was a retired truck driver for State Electric Supply. Hershel was preceded in death by his wife, Lois (Childers) Black and his daughter, Deborah Ann Vititoe. Survivors include his son, David Allen Black of Wayne, WV; a son-in-law, Verlin Vititoe of New Taxwell, TN; three granddaughters, Melissa Johnson and husband, Eric, Marissa Vititoe and Lois Frost and husband, Seth. Friends may call two hours prior to services Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.