OBITS - JULY

Obituaries courtesy The Wayne County News and The Huntington Herald Dispatch and other sources.

These obituaries for the month of April were compiled by Howard Osburn

THOMAS DAVID MARCUM, 76, of Fort Gay, WV left the confines of his earthly home to be with those whom had gone on before, surrounded by his loving wife, his four children and his youngest brother. David was born march 17, 1942 in Williamson, WV the second of three sons of Harmon Marcum and Blanche Varney Marcum. He is preceded in death by his parents and his beloved oldest grandson Joey Farra. He leaves behind his loving wife of nearly 53 years, Lotus Bellomy Marcum, his daughters Deadra Marcum Thompson of Fort Gay, WV, and Ella Farra (Curtis Mosley) of Fort Gay,WV., his son Eddie and Louise Marcum of Fort Gay, WV, a son, David Marcum (Sonia) of Asheboro, NC. Also left behind is his oldest brother, William Everett Marcum of London, OH and his youngest brother, Charles Franklin Marcum of Fort Gay, WV. David leaves behind eleven grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his direct family he leaves behind three sisters in law that loved him dearly; Ms. Bonnie Bellomy Smith, Mrs. Judy Bellomy Jarrel and Mrs. Diane Bellomy Hill. David was loved by all who knew him and he loved everyone. He was a member, Deacon and Trustee of the Community Chapel Church of Big Hurricane Creek where he and his wife were married. He enjoyed hunting and all sorts of outdoor activities as well as singing and worshiping God. He will be missed by all who knew him but we take comfort in knowing that he is resting in the arms of Jesus. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home has been entrusted with his care. A memorial service will be held Thursday April 5, 2018 at 3 P.M. at Community Chapel Church of Big Hurricane with Pastor Robby Smith officiating. Special singing by Carla Copley. Online condolences may be expressed to family below.

Memorial service for THOMAS DAVID MARCUM, 76, of Fort Gay, husband of Lotus Bellomy Marcum, will be 3 p.m. Thursday, Community Chapel Church of Big Hurricane. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

BRIAN KEITH NAPIER, 58, of Garrett Fork, W.Va., son of Jack and Elaine Napier of Garrett Fork, died April 1, 2018. At his request, there will be no services. Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.

HARRY ENDICOTT, 84, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Harry was born August 7, 1933, in Kenova, W.Va., a son of the late Ben and Gustavia Cooper Endicott. He retired as Water Supervisor from the City of Kenova. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters and a daughter, Yvette Endicott. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Angela Ward (Jack); one son and daughter-in-law, Tony Endicott (Pam); Yvette's life partner, Kim Cumm; four sisters; a special brother, Richard Endicott; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. There will be no services. Interment will be in Catlettsburg (Ky.) Cemetery.

JEFFERY DALE MALCOLM, age 55, was found deceased at his home in Alexandria, Va., on April 3, 2018. He was born on May 29, 1962, in Chapel Hill, N.C., to Mollie Jane Sellards Barr and the late Ronald Lee Malcolm. Jeff received a BS in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Colorado. He was employed by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), starting July 3, 1988. During his almost 30-year career, Jeff led a pivotal body of work that improved oversight of the federal government's responsibilities to Indian tribes and an array of programs benefiting Native Americans. Jeff was the GAO's assistant director in charge of Native American and federal lands issues since 2002. In addition to receiving many of the GAO's top honors, Jeff leaves a service legacy as friend, co-worker and mentor who will be greatly missed by his peers. Jeff was an active member of the Falls Church, Va., Church of Christ, and will be remembered for his love of travel, his love of family, his kind spirit and his generosity. Jeff was the beloved son of Mollie Jane Sellards Barr and her husband Warren E. Barr of Lavalette, W.Va.; loving brother of Gregory Lee Malcolm and his wife Dawn of St. Louis, Mo., Susan Jane Williams and her husband Jack of Reading, Pa., and Janet Elene Bathurst and her husband Bill of Arvada, Colo. Jeff was the proud Uncle of Andrea, Kendall, Christopher, Robin, Russell and April. Jeff is also survived by his treasured extended family members in West Virginia. A private memorial will be held in Washington, D.C., and a public memorial for friends and family will be held Sunday, April 22, at 1:30 p.m. at the 5th Street Church of Christ, 2402 5th Street Road, Huntington, WV 25701. Memorial contributions may be made in Jeff's honor to the American Indian College Fund at https://www.collegefund.org and to Lighting the Path Nonprofit at https://www.lightingthepath.org. Online condolences may be submitted to Everly Community Funeral Care at www.everlycommunity.com.

EDWARD JACKSON, 65, of Ft. Gay, W.Va., went home to be with friends Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was born June 12, 1952 at Genoa, W.Va. a son of the late Arnold and Hazel Jackson. His son Edward Allen Jackson also preceded him in death along with one sister, Barbara Smith, and one sister-in-law, Lucille Jackson. He leaves behind three daughters, Kimberly Carter of Dunlow, W.Va., Barbara Jackson of Columbus, Oh., and Deanna Jackson of Indiana; one son, Shawn Carter of Wayne; and three grandchildren. Also surviving are six sisters, Rachel Jackson (Doug Bartram) of Ft. Gay, Debra (Crit) Cassady, of Ft. Gay, Pauline (David) Perkins of Huntington, W.Va., Carolyn Jackson of Ft. Gay, Tammy Laney (James Toppins) of West Salem, Oh., and Juanita Gatchel of Wabash, Ind.; two brothers, James Jackson of Genoa, and Arlin Jackson of Huntington; and many nieces, nephews, and friends, Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2018 at the Bartram Copley Cemetery with Pastor Charlie Maynard officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Donations to assist the family an be made by selecting the "Appeal for Donations" tab on this page.

It is with great sadness that the family of KERMA DANIELLE McGOWAN announces her passing on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the age of 39. Danielle will be lovingly remembered and missed by her two sons, whom she loved and cherished dearly, David and Kerman McGowan, her loving parents, Danny and Arletta McGowan and her brother Danny McGowan Jr. (Michelle Sledd), grandmother Beulah McGowan Cline (her sidekick). Danielle will also be fondly remembered and missed by her nephews Zachary, Taylor and Tucker McGowan, Noah O'Neal and Zach Flemmings, a special Aunt Kerma (Eddie) Smith, Aunts: Janeen Black, Laura (Harold) Miller, Ethel (Dallas) Honaker, Uncles: Phil Elliott, Harvey (Sheila) Marc, Thomas (Karen) and Gary (Connie) McGowan and a host of cousins, family and friends. Danielle was predeceased by her dearly missed Grandmother Mary Martha Elliott (Mammy), Grandfather Kerman Elliott, and Grandfather Harvey Andrew McGowan Sr. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Pastor Ken Toler officiating. Burial will follow at the Elliott Cemetery, Bowman Hill Road, Huntington. Visitation will be held from noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

AMY OPAL STELE BLANKENSHIP, 59, of Wayne, WV, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Samuel Steele and Jeremiah Williamson officiating. She was born on May 22, 1958 in Frankfort, KY, a daughter of the late George Steele and Opal Stamper Steele. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, George Jr., Gary, Wendell, and Mont. Survivors include three daughters, Rebecca Mack (Lowell) of Navarre, Florida, Joeh Lester (William) of Wayne, and Melissa Lester (partner Kris) of Wayne; one son, Zachary Gunter (Trinity) of Rocky Top, Tennessee; her longtime companion, Roy Holland; three sisters, Polly Bado (Kenneth) of Lorain, Ohio, Fannie Tackett (Joe) of Ft. Gay, Cindy Tackett (Bill) of Grafton, Ohio; one brother, Jim Steele (Gail) of Phoenix, Arizona; 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

MYRTLE FAY FLINT, 83, of Wayne, W.Va., went to sleep in Christ on Thursday, April 5, 2018. She was born April 4, 1935 at Logan, W.Va., a daughter of the late Tracy and Anna Belle Pack. Also preceding her in death were her twin brother, infant siblings Betty and Larry, and brothers and sisters, Wanda Jean Pack, Nancy Pack, Dorkis Marshall, Wilkie Pack, and L.C. Pack; and her daughter-in-law, Alberta Flint. Myrtle was a housewife and a devoted caregiver to many family members, and also, a member of Echo United Baptist Church. She leaves behind her husband, Bill Flint; one son, Kevin Flint (Missie Adkins) of Wayne; grandchildren, Chasiti (Dustin) Ervin of Lavalette, W.Va., and Cala (Tony) Clay of Wayne; and one great grandchild, Bennett Ervin. Also surviving is one brother, Delbert (Wanda) Pack; one sister, Maltie Javins; one brother-in-law, Gene Marshall; one sister-in-law, Sharrie Pack, all of Wayne; special cousin Veda Maynard of St. Albans, W.Va.,; and nieces, nephews, friends, and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2018 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Elders Tony Clay and Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at Greasy Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

SONDRA LAVERNE CLAY HEWLETT, 75, of Kenova, passed away Friday April 6, 2018 at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. She was born February 7, 1943 in Jackson, Ohio, a daughter of the late Elijah Herbert and Lena Swanson Burton Clay. Sondra was a homemaker who worked hard to care for her family. She was a member of the 20th Street Baptist Church. In addition to her parents Sondra was preceded in death by her husband, Paul G. Hewlett; a grandson, Paul Alexander Hewlett and three brothers. She is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline Pelfrey of Kenova and Susan Anderson of Huntington; six grandchildren: Heather and Shane Pelfrey of Kenova, Alissa Hewlett, Brittany Hewlett, Cecilee Anderson and Taylor Anderson, all of Huntington; six great-grandchildren: Elexus, James, Damara, Presley, Cecil and Kyleigh; one sister, Carolyn Nester of Kenova; two brothers, Denny Clay of Lexington, Ky., and Larry Clay of Defiance, Ohio; a special caregiver, Diana Skaggs; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Rollins Funeral Home with her nephew, the Rev. James Hodge officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society

EDWARD FRANCIS (CHAD) CHADWICK, 83, passed away on April 6, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Edward was born on April 13th, 1934 in Kenova, to the late Herbert Bruce Chadwick and Dorothy Nunley Best. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lois Jean Marrow and is survived by sisters, Brucella Wandling of Pt. Pleasant, W.Va., and Paula (Rick) Sullivan of Pt. Pleasant, W.Va. He is also survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley Chadwick, as well as daughters, Debra (Rod) Dingess of Statesville, N.C.; Gail (Steve) Daniel of Lexington, Ky.; son, Edward (Melissa) Chadwick of Franklin, Tenn.; daughter, Jane (Gary) Humphrey of Holly Springs, N.C.; son, Chris (Toni) Chadwick, of Huntington; daughter, Robin (Jeff) Elliott of Asheville, N.C.; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. "Ed" or "Chad" as he was often called, graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in 1952 and joined the military on August 6th of 1952. He served as a fire control technician aboard the Naval Destroyer USS Bristol DD857 during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in August of 1956. He continued to serve an additional four years in the naval reserve and was actively involved in their annual reunions. He was also an active member of the American Legion Post #93. Upon his discharge, he returned to the Huntington area, where he attended Marshall University and started a television repair shop. He was employed by the Huntington Publishing Company from 1956 B 1964. From there, he advanced to Publisher, Managing Editor and part owner of the Wayne County News from 1963 B 1988. In addition to his responsibility of the Wayne County News, he was the founder of the Tri-State Shoppers Guide, and was responsible for a number of publications including, the Marshall University Parthenon and over 20 weekly publications throughout West Virginia. He was an active member of the WV Press Association, serving numerous roles including President in 1982. In 1999, he was awarded the Adam R. Kelly Premier Journalist Award, which is the most prestigious award presented by the West Virginia Press Association. In 2002, after more than 40 years of active service as an officer or board member for the WV Press Association, he stepped down as President of the WV Press Association Foundation. As a charter member of the Foundation's Board of Trustees, he was instrumental in the purchase of the WV Press headquarters building. In recognition of his lifetime service, the trustees voted to name the building in his honor, The Edward F. Chadwick Newspaper Center at 3422 Pennsylvania Ave. in Charleston, W.Va. He was also one of the original founders of the Lavalette State Bank and served on the Board of Directors. He was President of MCM Land Company and developer of the Twin Valley Estates and North Maywood Heights subdivisions. Throughout his retirement, he took great interest in woodworking and developed a high level of expertise creating and designing custom made furniture for family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to garden, hunt and fish. Each and every year for over 50 years he spent time hunting and fishing the mountains of eastern West Virginia. With his active involvement and dedication to numerous business and community organizations, he developed an amazing circle of friends throughout the Tri-State area and was so giving to others. He was a devoted husband and father, who treasured his family and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a pillar of Wayne County, the local Huntington and West Virginia State communities and he will be forever missed. The family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to all the staff at Hospice of Huntington and caregiver Raymond Aliff of Kenova for their kindness. Contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 5-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10th, at Reger Funeral Home, followed by the praying of the Rosary. The Funeral Liturgy, officiated by the Reverend Charles McGinnis, will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11th, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by interment at Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

ZETTA LORRAINE BROWNING, 90 years old, of Barboursville, went to her Heavenly home to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was born August 23, 1927, in Barboursville, a daughter of the late Carl and Ruby Dillon Hatfield of Barboursville. She graduated from Barboursville High School and after graduation went to work for the FBI in Washington, D.C. She was a store manager for Sears Roebuck & Co. in Huntington and St. Clairsville, Ohio. She was a member of Christ Temple Church in Huntington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Browning of Barboursville, and one son, Jack E. Browning II. She is survived by three children, Teresa Ferguson-Crossan (Emerson) of Huntington, Gloria Jean Browning Thompson (Earl) of Louisville, Ky., and Charles Browning (Diane) of Huntington; grandchildren, Tootie Ferguson-Robinson (Jeremy) of Huntington, Daniel Ferguson of Huntington, Matthew Thompson (Joelle Martinec) of Los Angeles, Calif., Noel Moore (Patrick) of Lexington, Ky., Jack E. Browning III of Santa Monica, Calif., and Chris Enix of Prichard, W.Va.; great-grandchildren, Trenton, Dylan and Gavin Enix of Prichard, W.Va., and Riley Harper Thompson of Los Angeles, Calif.; brother, Bill (Anna) Hatfield of Huntington; and two sisters-in-law, Betty Kay Wentz and EmmaLee Browning. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Abbey of Devotion, Huntington. Pastor Dwight Mays from Christ Temple and Pastor Bill Blankenship of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

DELORES VIRGINIA RICKMAN, 69, of Geneva, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Hillcrest Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. Delores was born on January 10, 1949, in Huntington, W.Va., to the late Willard and Ruby Janice Fry Rickman. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, April 13, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Timothy Rickman. Delores is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and James Bertel and Kimberly and Richard Ferrari; grandchildren, Shianne Bland, Tara and Brice Rathburn, Brittany and Justin Hopson, Richard and Vanessa Ferrari, Michael Ferrari; great-grandchildren, Justin Jr., Tristan and Kamryn Hopson, Chase Rathburn, Audrey and Jacklynn Ferrari; brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Ludonna Rickman; and a nephew, Willard J. Rickman. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

TERESA ANN FRYE, 44, of Huntington, passed away April 8, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Jeff Lykins. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery. She was born May 24, 1973, in Huntington, a daughter of Audalene Mays Starr of South Point, Ohio, and the late Audie Adkins. She is also survived by her daughters, Savanna Messer of Genoa, W.Va., Jessie Burd and Andrea Childers of Huntington; brother, Audie Duane Adkins of South Point, Ohio; grandchildren, Emily Nicole Nelson, Ryan Allen Brooks, Joseph Duane Lawrence, Riley Faith Messer and Waylon Lyle Messer. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

ESTA LEE REED, 85, of Wayne, W.Va., widow of William Cecil Reed, went to be with her Lord, Monday, April 9, 2018. She was born September 28, 1932, in Lincoln County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lindsey and Ida Workman. Her sister, Hercie Marie Maynard, and her brother, Clevis Workman, also preceded her in death. She retired from Kmart, having been a set-up person helping to open new stores. Esta was a member of the Little Harts Creek Baptist Church; she enjoyed sewing and loved life to the fullest. Survivors include a nephew, who she considered a son, Donald Gene Maynard and his wife Sherry Maynard of Wayne; a brother-in-law, Donald Maynard of Wayne; several nieces and nephews, including Sandy Maynard, Cherry Stephens and husband Bill Stephens of Wayne and Patricia Frye of Harts; a special great-niece, Tiffany Brunty; and special friends Mary Sue Watts and Barbara Napier. Funeral services will be conducted at noon, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Chapman's Mortuary with Elder Charlie Paulsen officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may call Wednesday after 11 a.m. at Chapman's Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

BETTY MARIE ADKINS DOBSON, 67, of Genoa, W.Va., formerly of Logan, W.Va., passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at her residence. She was born September 8, 1950 in Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Fred Adkins, Jr. and Martha Chambers Adkins. Also preceding her in death were two great-grandsons, Leo and Roy Steele and a brother, Wayne Adkins. Betty had a huge heart that loved many people including her A fur babies. She loved life and enjoyed playing Bingo with her friends. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, James David Dobson; three daughters, Marie Myers and husband, Bill, Melissa Matthews and husband, Troy, Wanda Harvey and husband, Rick; two sons, Kessle Adkins and his life companion, September Copley, Marshall Adkins and his life companion, Wilma Tucker; two sisters, Linda Perry and husband, Bill, Martha "Chubby" Toler and husband, Roy; four brothers, Rush Adkins and wife, Rosemary, William "PeeWee" Adkins, Billy Jo Adkins and wife, Wanda, Tommy Adkins and wife Leena Mae; twelve cherished grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren that she dearly loved. Friends may call from 11:00am until noon Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. A Mommy, you will be missed by so many.

NORA ANN THORNBURG, 78, of Huntington, W.Va., wife of Terry Thornburg, the love of her life and her soul mate, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. She was a caring, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, April 13, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Greg Lucas. Burial will follow at Golden Oaks Cemetery, Ashland, Ky. Nora graduated from Vinson High School with the Class of 1957 and attended Marshall University. She began working for her father at a young age at Chandler's Plywood Products and continued working there, becoming a part-owner until her retirement. During her retirement she enjoyed her winters in Fort Pierce, Florida, with a host of wonderful friends and visits from family. Fort Pierce is where she attended Lakewood Park Methodist Church; in Huntington she was a former member and elder of the Spring Valley Presbyterian Church. Nora was born on June 13, 1939, in Ashland, Ky., the daughter of the late Denvil and Louise Walters Chandler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Adam Joseph Hayton. Additional survivors include her three daughters, Angela (Gary) Frye, Tracy (Rich) Hayton and Kim (Greg) Lucas; grandchildren, Britt (Alyssa) Frye, Nikki (Corey) Steffy, Sarah (Tanner) Sparling, Sean Hayton, Jacob Lucas, Noah Lucas, Aaron Lucas and Nora Hope Lucas; great-grandchildren, Raelyn and Wyatt Steffy and Camilla Sparling; two sisters, Mary Jo (Dick) Thompson, Peggy (Raymond) Pollard; two brothers, Henry (Kathy) Chandler, Denny (Zee) Chandler. Many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and a special friend, Bernice Reed, survive her as well. Nora will be remembered in the hearts of those she loved best, for her devotion to her family, whom she gathered for large Sunday dinners and holiday meals. In her final years, she found strength and peace through spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call from noon until service time Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

STEVEN TODD BLANTON, 51, of Kenova, W.Va., died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018, at the Kenova Church of Christ, by Minister Chris Stevens. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. He was born August 10, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Virginia Cyrus Scott and the late Kendrick Blanton. Steven was an employee of Marshall University food court and was a member of the Kenova Church of Christ. Also preceding him in death was his stepfather, Deris Scott. Additional survivors include his son, Christopher Blanton of Huntington, W.Va.; two brothers, Kendrick Blanton of Ocklawha, Fla., David Blanton and wife Glenda of Kenova, W.Va.; and a granddaughter, Avery Blanton. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Kenova Church of Christ on Chestnut Street in Kenova. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

GENE McGLONE, 80, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Gene was born May 26, 1937, in Kenova, a son of the late Earl T. and Elva Salmons McGlone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his firstborn grandson, who left us way too soon, Jason McGlone; two brothers, his twin Glen, and Willard McGlone; and one sister, Eula Faye Fry. Gene was a graduate of C-K High School, Class of 1956. He retired from Turnpike Ford after many years of service. He was a member of the Ceredo Church of Christ. Gene was an avid golfer and hunter and enjoyed being outside. He was honorably discharged from the National Guard after eight years of service. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Helen "Speck" Lyons McGlone; three daughters, Anna Gene McGlone Marsh of Kenova, Teresa (James) Booth of Huntington and Kelly (Guy) Marcum of Kenova; seven grandchildren, Arinn, Aimee, Jolynn, Justin, Jenny, Zachary and Chanelle; 11 great-grandchildren, Trey, Cade, Ella, Aubree, Millie, Macie, Dean, Maggie, Hadley, Demi and Abigail; a son-in-law, Stanley Marsh of Wadesboro, N.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home with Elder Phillip Daniels and Elder Kevin Dixon officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service on Friday. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.

ETHEL MEADE CURNUTTE, 99, of Bridgeton, New Jersey, died Wednesday morning, April 11, 2018, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. The wife of the late James Curnutte, who passed away in 1985, Ethel was born in Radnor, Wayne County, W.Va., on August 13, 1918, and was the daughter of the late McKinley "Mac" Meade and the late Wilda Meade (nee Potter). She is survived by her seven grandchildren, James Marguglio Sr. (Beverly), Theresa Marguglio, Thomas Marguglio Sr. (Barbara), Tracy Marguglio, Bryan Curnutte (Cindy), Kevin Curnutte and Jennifer Curnutte; eight great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Howard "Dallas" Meade of Mesa, Ariz.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her two children, Maurice Curnutte (Shirley) and Ramona Marguglio (Thomas); siblings, Gary Meade, Dexter "Deck" Meade, Russell "Duff" Meade, Cleo Hughes, Juanita Figgers, Joanne Cooper and Lutie Switzer; father-in-law, Francis Marion Curnutte; and mother-in-law, Cynthia Napier. Funeral services will take place privately and at the convenience of the family. The interment will take place at Laurel Lawn Cemetery in Upper Deerfield Township, New Jersey. Memorial contributions are requested in Ethel's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or online at www.stjude.org.

BILLY JOE ADKINS, 61, of Branchland, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was born July 6, 1956, in Huntington, a son of the late Virgil and Effie Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Katherine Adkins, and two daughters, Nina Adkins and Lena Adkins. He is survived by one son, Michael Adkins; one grandson, Russell Kent Adkins; one stepson, Donald Kingery; four sisters, Mildred Beheler of Huntington, Anna Stephenson of Branchland, W.Va., Sue Conrad of Branchland, W.Va., and Mary Lou Stapleton of Grayson, Ky.; six brothers, James Adkins of Branchland, W.Va., Carsel Adkins of East Lynn, W.Va., Robert Adkins of Barboursville, Moses Adkins of Huntington, Cletis Adkins of Lavalette and Matt Adkins of South Carolina. According to his wishes, services will be private.

LLOYD PORTER ADKINS, 81, of South Point, Ohio, died suddenly Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2018, at Chapman's Mortuary, with Pastor Ron Smith officiating. Burial with military graveside rites, conducted by Veterans Honor Guard Post 16, will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Chesapeake, Ohio. Lloyd was born August 20, 1936, in Wayne, a son of the late Paris and Elizabeth Smith Adkins. Additional family who has preceded him in death were Bernice Moore Adkins; two grandsons, Jesse P. Adkins and James Paris "P.J." Adkins Jr.; two sisters, Elizabeth Ready and Lenore Cyrus; and two brothers, Charles Hezekiah Adkins and Paul Adkins. He was retired from the maintenance department with Owens-Illinois and was serving on the Board of Directors of Huntingtonized Federal Credit Union. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Ron Smith of Cape Coral, Fla.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles D. and Boni Adkins and James Paris and Maxine Adkins, all of Huntington, and Wendell P. and Sue Adkins of South Point, Ohio; one brother, Paris Delmore Adkins of South Point, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may visit with family 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Chapman's Mortuary and send condolences to www.chapmans-mortaury.com.

DELORES THACKER, 91, of Kenova, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018, at Heartland of Riverview. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Delores was born January 11, 1927, in McVeigh, Ky., a daughter of the late Benjamin and Clara Bloss McKee. She was a retired cook from the Wayne County Board of Education. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Thacker; precious son, George Michael Thacker; and three sisters, Violet Gibson, Madge Bartram and Emma Lou Akers; and one brother, Benjamin McKee. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Annette Schoew (Rick); two granddaughters, Nikki Michelle Webster (Kenneth) and Julie Ann Pence (Christopher); and three great-grandchildren, Braxton Webster, Katherine and Caroline Pence. She also leaves special friends, Kim and Fred Cyrus; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. The family wishes to thank the staff of Heartland of Riverview and Dr. David Apgar for their loving care of Delores.

Loving mother CLETA ROSE STEPP WILKS, aged 83, passed away April 13, 2018, in Wayne, W.Va. Cleta was born December 30, 1934, in Upper Gragston, W.Va., to the late Wade Stepp and Opal Young Stepp. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene H Wilks, daughter Loretta Halfhill, grandsons Elijah Huff and Jeremiah Wilks. Cleta is survived by her children Cecil (Faith) Wilks, Claude (Donna) Wilks, Lori (Brad) Lambertsen, David Wilks, Susan Huff, Jon Huff and Jimmy Wilks; grandchildren Rebecca Caldwell, Erica DiMaggio, Jessica and Dustin Wilks, Matthew Lambertsen, Joseph Street, Tanner and Emma Huff; great-grandchildren Christopher Jr., and Alexandriea DiMaggio, Cadence and EJ Caldwell, Hannah, Howie and Bailey Wilks, Gatlin and Mason Wilks, Joseph Jr., and Jason Street. A private graveside service for immediate family was held at Docks Creek Cemetery.

MYRA "GIGI" HURLEY, 74, of Kenova, loving widow of Joe Hurley and mother of daughters Sharlee (Brian) Hatten and Lee Anna (David) McGlone, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018, comfortably in her home. She will forever be remembered for her willingness to help others, her beautiful smile and red hair. She was a counselor and confidant to some and best friend to many. GiGi loved life, and while she didn't realize it, her happiness was contagious. She spent many hours volunteering at the Good Samaritan Center and for the Lions Club. In addition to her children, she is survived by her four grandchildren, Tiffany (Chris), David, Jodie and Brady; great-grandchild, Rylee; siblings, Leah, Becky and Mickey; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. A private memorial with family and close friends will be held at her home in Kenova on Saturday, April 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Center at 1523 Chestnut St., Kenova, WV 25530 or 304-453-6848.

ZENA MAE FRY, 71, of Lavalette, formerly of Wayne, died April 14, 2018 at home. She was a nurse. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, Morris Funeral Home Chapel; burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

GLENNA MAE ADKINS, 86, of Huntington, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel with Pastor Mike Dillon officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne. She was born January 22, 1932, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Bernie and Clara Rutherford Hazelett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ottie Adkins Jr.; two sons, Danny Lee Adkins and James Eddy Adkins; siblings, Claude Hazelett, Dow Hazelett, James Hazelett, Virginia Lee Hazelett, Mamie Hazelett Baker, Emmett Hazelett, Pearlie Golden Hazelett, Eula White Reynolds, Jewell White Morris Thompson, Bonell White and Jesse White; and a great nephew, Scott Johnson. She is survived by two daughters, Hilda Ferguson and Charlotte Ann Roush; three granddaughters, Chrissy Lynn Ferguson, Kathy Jo Ferguson and Amy Dawn Francis; one great-grandson, Isaac Ray Williams; a great-granddaughter, Tori Lynn Ferrell; a special niece, Rose Marie Gray; a great niece, Kim Webb; a great nephew, Brian Johnson; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

BETTY LOUISE WORKMAN WRIGHT, 72, of Wayne, died April 15, 2018 in St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a retired secretary for the Wayne County Board of Education. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne; burial in Mills Cemetery, Wayne. Visitation will be two hours before service at the funeral home.

DARRELL KITTS, 62, of Fort Gay, father of Joe Kitts Jr., Christy Kitts and Kimmy Kitts, died April 15, 2018 in Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, Ky. Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday, Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, Ky.; burial will follow in Kitts Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

PATRICIA ARLENE COFFELT, 70, of Wayne, died April 15, 2018 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She formerly worked for Young Supply. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Chapman's Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. www.chapmans-mortuary.com

PASTOR CHARLES MADISON CRANK, 71, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and child of God, went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 16, 2018. He was born November 16, 1946, in Williamson, W.Va., a son of the late Charles Allen and Lois Morrison Crank. Charles graduated from C-K High School and was a lifelong, self-employed carpenter. He was also a preacher/teacher for most of his life and was a guest pastor in many churches. Most recently he had been the pastor at Eastview Baptist Church in Huntington, W.Va. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Ricky McKinney. He is survived by his wife, Marsha Ellen Thacker Crank; one son, Charles Michael Crank of Huntington; two daughters, Lynn McKinney and Stacie Renee McCallister, both of Kenova; six grandchildren, Shannon (Ben) Durfee, Shea (Isiah) Hayes, Paige (Paul) Matula, Joshua McCallister, Christopher Crank and Cameron Crank; three great-grandchildren, Lela Durfee, Nevaeh Hayes and Brayden Matula; one sister, Debbie Crank Breyer of Kenova, and one brother, Chris (Libby) Peterson of Columbus, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Charles lovingly chose to donate his body to Marshall University School of Medicine to help further educate the doctors of tomorrow. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. A Celebration of Life service will begin immediately following the visitation, at 7:30 p.m., with Pastor Danny Sansom officiating.

MARY HUCKABEE, 85, of Lavalette, W.Va., widow of Alfred Huckabee, died April 18, 2018 at Huntington Health and Rehab. Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. Monday at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DON MICHAEL PERDUE, 47, of Huntington, beloved husband, father and son, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Don was born August 30, 1970, to Harold and Jaqueline Perdue. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Mackey and Patty Akley, Jack Miller and Orville and Louise Windle. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Pamela, and children, Madison Gail, Jordan Grace and Aiden Michael; sister and brother-in-law, Natalie and Tom Bevins; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Richard and Gina Finley and Chris and Sherri Harper; nieces and nephews, Whitley and Dakota Stanley, Lacey Bevins, Savannah and Casey Thomas, Will, Ryan and Trey Finley, Drew and Erica Harper. Don was a speech pathologist and rehab director for Genesis Healthcare. He was a member of Buffalo Valley Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday School teacher and teen class leader. He previously served as a deacon at Fellowship Baptist Church in Barboursville, where he was involved with missionary work in Baltimore and Katrina relief. He loved fishing, music and the Green Bay Packers. He was a wonderful man of God with a true servant's heart who touched everyone who knew him. He was loved and will be terribly missed, but we know we will see him again in Heaven. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Reger Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 23, at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

MILDRED RUTH MAYNARD, 68, of Wayne, WV passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born on March 30, 1950, a daughter of the late Henderson K. Maynard and Miriam Hensley Maynard. Ruth was a homemaker, a member of Turkey Creek United Baptist Church and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Crum Chapter #160. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Alma Sutherland, Iris Justice, and Wanda Minks; and a brother, Romeo Maynard. Survivors include her loving husband, William Harris Maynard; one daughter, Marinda James (Steve Perry) of Wayne; one son, William Jarrett Maynard (Stacy) of Fort Gay; four grandchildren, Jarrett Maynard, Lindsay James, Cassidy James, and Sophia Perry; sisters, Jane Sutherland of Logan, WV, Dale Ellis of Wayne, Faye Dillon (Paul) of Wayne, Peggy Roe (David) of Lavalette; brothers, Henderson K. Maynard, Jr., (Peggy) of South Carolina, John Maynard (Chloella) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Robert Maynard (Kim) of Lavalette, and Obie Maynard (Teresa) of Huntington, WV. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Elder Charles O. Adkins officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

PHILIP PERRY, 71, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 22, 2018. He was born February 14, 1947, at Genoa, West Virginia, the only child of the late Harry and Jewell Mae Perry. His wife, Linda Gail Perry, also preceded him in death. Philip was formerly the Wayne Chief of Police. He was also retired from INCO Alloys, a greeter at the Wayne Wal-Mart, and a member of the Wayne Church of Christ. He leaves behind two sons, Gregory Perry and his wife Connie of Huntington, W.Va., and Robert Perry of Kenova, W.Va.; grandchildren Brooke Perry, Logan Perry, Lauryn Perry, Kaylin Perry, Josh Perry, and "hand-picked" grandsons Brad Koeppen and Adam Evicks. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Dorothy Madden of Columbus, Ohio and Carol Sue Osburn of Lexington, Ky.; special cousins Okey Perry, Ed Perry, Mary Sword and Jack Woodrum; and friends too numerous to mention. There will be a memorial service, 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Minister Ronnie Ross officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service.

REDERICK H. ROBINSON SR., 86, of Huntington, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 11 a.m., by Pastor Ray Williamson and Minister Phil Williamson at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Frederick was born on October 28, 1931, in Accoville, W.Va., to the late Fred and Mary June Trogdon Robinson. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired lab technician for INCO; he was a member of the Westmoreland Baptist Church. He loved the Lord with all his heart and was firm in his stand with Almighty God. He was soft-spoken, honest and tenderhearted. His family was always a priority for him. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Edna Gayheart Robinson; one daughter, Shelly Robinson (Estil) Collins of Chesapeake, Ohio; one son, Frederick H. (Becky) Robinson Jr.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

DEBORAH ANN BLANKENSHIP, 62 of Kenova, WV passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born January 2, 1956 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Walter Sonny Donald and Margaret Alice Hutchinson. As per Deborah= s wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no services at our funeral home.

BEULAH M. REYNOLDS, of Huntington, West Virginia, went to heaven on April 23, 2018, at Diversicare in Council Grove, Kansas. She was born to Byron and Bertha Smith Donahoe on February 28, 1920, in Logan County, West Virginia. She was married to Joe D. Reynolds on October 5, 1940. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Burl, Blanche, Bernice, Dortha Lee, Freida, Murl, Carl, Marjorie, Byron Jr. and Curtis; a granddaughter, Jerri Leigh Reynolds; and daughter-in-law, Janice Reynolds. She is survived by her three children, Larry B. Reynolds Sr. of Chester, Virginia, Patty Claypool and her husband Dick of White City, Kansas, and Michael B. Reynolds and his wife Diana of Davidson, North Carolina; seven grand-children, 21 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Alta Ball of Lake Wales, Florida, and Gay Quinn of Zebulon, N.C. Though small, her home was always open to anyone who came to visit. It was a welcome place, especially for a good country breakfast. She hosted five-day clubs with Child Evangelism Fellowship in her home for 25 years. No child left without hearing the love of Jesus and full of cupcakes and ice cream. She was very proud that she finished high school and went on to work at Owens-Illinois Glass factory for 36 years. She retired in 1985. She loved to sing and read poetry, and she blessed every life that she touched, even to the end of this life. Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. A service will be conducted at Reger Funeral Home in Huntington, West Virginia, on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at noon, with a visitation at 11 a.m. prior to the service. Pastor Larry Greene will be officiating. The committal service will be at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne County, West Virginia, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Herington, Kansas, at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

VIRGINIA MULCAHY, 87, of Huntington, W.Va., widow of James W. Mulcahy Jr., passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral Liturgy will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church by Father Charles McGinnis. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Pallbearers will be Marshall Ash, Michael Blatt, Tim Blatt, Will Blatt, Chris Lambert and Joe Stanley. She was born October 18, 1930, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ronnie D. and Lina Watson Reynolds. She previously worked at Bradshaw-Diehl and W.T. Grant. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Eldridge Reynolds, Lolis Reynolds and Woodrow Reynolds, and five sisters, Ruby Bartlett, Ruth Tisdale, Linabelle Reese, Sadie Wagner and Argent Ferguson. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Dennis Ashworth of Huntington, and grandson and his wife, Stephen and Raquel Ricard Ashworth of Cincinnati, Ohio. The family would like to thank the staff of Madison Park; their care for her was a true blessing. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Burke Foundation, 2015 Adams Ave., Huntington, WV 25704. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

OLIVE MINNIE TONEY BOOTH, 98, of Mobile, AL, formerly of Wayne, WV and Sanford, FL, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 23, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2018. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV. Olive was born on October 27, 1919 in Wayne, WV, the fifth of fifteen children to Alden Keiffer Toney and Cassandra Adkins Toney. She was employed over twenty-two years with Seminole County School System, retiring as a Library Clerk for Seminole Community College in Sanford, FL in 1983. Karen Sue Booth, an infant daughter, and Noah C. Booth, her husband of nearly 72 years preceded her in death along with four sisters: Eliza Asbury, Erma Toney, Ilene Brumfield, Mae Crockett; and seven brothers: Carl, Clyde, Bob, Don, Lynn, Bert, and A.K. Toney. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon B. Davis and husband, Charles Wayne of Mobile, AL; her son, Michael Noah Booth and wife, Candis Jean of Virginia Beach, VA; three brothers: Kyer Toney and wife, Corine of Cumming, GA, Jim Toney and wife, Dorothy of McKinney, TX , Gary Toney of Brighton, MI; a sister-in-law, Betty Toney of Palm Harbor, FL; four grandchildren: Brett Bury, Jeff Davis, Mark Davis, Dusty Booth; three great grandchildren: Noah Davis, Noella Booth, and Jesse Booth; along with a host of family and friends. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at Morris Funeral Home.

ROBERT "BOB" EARL DAMRON, age 88 of Gallatin, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Funeral Service will be Saturday, April 28th at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Alexander Family Heritage Funeral Home, with Rev. Jack Carpenter officiating. Entombment will follow at Sumner Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, with Robert Damron, Vince Damron, Travis Morris, Robby Damron, David Damron, Anthony Morris, and James Coley serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be Saturday, April 28th from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Damron was born January 1, 1930 in Kenova, WV to the late William David Damron and Georgie Ann Martin Damron. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Walter Damron, Y. B. Damron, and Charles Roy Damron; and sisters, Orpha Burton, Cora Ersham, Sylvia Caldwell, Suzanne Jones, Polly Ratcliffe, Icey Morris, Spicey Durrance, Irene Damron, and Jean Noel. He is survived by wife of 65 years, Betty Hudepohl Damron of Gallatin; children, Robert Damron (Kathy) of Hamilton, OH, Stephanie Coffey (Thomas) of Greenwood, SC, Eva Morris (Donald) of Melbourne, FL, and Vince Damron of Wadsworth, OH; sister-in-law, Helen Damron of Charleston, WV; special granddaughter, Nichole Morris of Phoenix, AZ; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Damron served our country in the United States Marines from 1947 until 1960, and served during the Korean War. He worked for Continental Can from 1952 until 1978, and retired from Ebco Manufacturing where he worked from 1978 until 1992. He was a member of the Goodletsville Church of the Nazarene. Online condolences may be submitted at alexanderheritagefh.com. Alexander Family Heritage has been honored with arrangements.

VERLIE TICKEL COLLINS, 92, of Fort Gay, widow of James Collins, died April 24, 2018. She retired from the Federal Glass Company in Columbus, Ohio. Donations may be sent to H.O.P.E. Youth Group (Drema Collins), P.O. Box 412, Fort Gay, WV 25514. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Silver Creek Church, Crum; burial will be in Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, W.Va. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky.

ROMA GAIL BILLUPS, 86, of Ceredo, W.Va., was received into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Gail was born November 26, 1931, in Kenova, West Virginia, to the late Harry Lee and Tilda Osburn Hatten. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, John J Billups, and brothers and sisters-in-law, William Hatten (Garnet) and James Hatten (Peggy). Gail had a great love for the town of Ceredo and its people where she was a resident during most of her adult life. A graduate of Buffalo High School in 1949, she furthered her education at St. Mary's School of Nursing becoming a registered nurse. After working at Cabell Huntington Hospital and area nursing homes, she is most remembered for her time spent as the town nurse of Ceredo, West Virginia. She was a selfless individual who tirelessly served her friends and neighbors at any time she was called upon, and received WSAZ's Hometown Hero Award and also the American Legion Post 93's Outstanding Citizen Award for 1984. She loved and faithfully served the Lord at First Baptist Church of Ceredo, as a choir member, Sunday School teacher, drama director and volunteer wherever needed. When spending her summers in the country, she greatly enjoyed her time of fellowship with the Big Hurricane Creek Baptist Church congregation. As a vibrant and active member of the community, she enjoyed quilting and needlework, time spent at the Westmoreland Senior Center and years of participation in the Ceredo-Kenova Alumni Band. Gail cherished her family from whom she drew much pleasure and leaves a loving legacy through the lives of her three sons, John Billups (Leigh) of Ashland, Ky., Michael Billups (Jeanette) of Kenova, W.Va., James "JD" Billups (Rhonda) of Kenova, W.Va.; her grandchildren, Amy Mullins (Steven), Jamie Bishop, John David Billups (Holly), Alexandra Billups, Aaron Billups (Sochill), Allison Kazee (Ryan), Joshua Billups; her great-grandchildren, Katie Foste, John Ryan Billups, Carder Mullins, Olivia Bishop, Rachael Bishop, Jackson Billups, Elijah, Blaine and Harrison Kazee, and Brooks Billups. She was devoted to and will be lovingly remembered by her brothers, Harry Gene Hatten of Hartford, Ala., and Lory B Hatten of Kenova, W.Va.; and sisters, JoAnn Hunt of Elyria, Ohio, and Floetta (Darrell) Hall of Kenova, W.Va., as well as many nieces, nephews and her beloved cat, Snowshoe. Gail's nature was to love, give and serve. She gained many close friends and neighbors, whom she dearly loved and appreciated. To know Gail, was to love Gail. Visitation services will be held at First Baptist Church of Ceredo from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 30. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating, and burial to follow at Ceredo Crescent Hill Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

WILLIAM HARRIS MAYNARD, 71, of Wayne, WV died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 29, 1946 in Kiahsville, WV, a son of Imogene Lambert Maynard Browning of Wayne, and the late Gene Maynard. Harry was a heavy equipment operator and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was also a member of the Turkey Creek United Baptist Church and the Jewel Lodge #40 AF&AM in Crum, WV. His wife, Mildred Ruth Maynard also preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Marinda James and Companion, Steve Perry of Wayne, WV; a son William Jarrett Maynard and wife, Stacy of Fort Gay, WV; three sisters, Ida Adkins of Wayne, WV, Dorcas Maynard and husband, Garland of Wayne, WV, Cathy Napier and husband, A.J. of Georgia; two brothers, Gary Maynard and wife, Yvonne, Burnie Gene Maynard and wife, Amy, all of Dunlow, WV; four grandchildren, Jarrett Harley Maynard, Lindsay James, Cassidy James and Sophia Grace Perry. A memorial service will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Minister Tony Cox. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services.

BROOKIE PERRY MAYNARD, 94, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Madison Park Healthcare. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Pastor Steve Willis officiating. She was born August 26, 1923, in Dunlow, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ballard and Belle Smith Perry. Brookie was a past member of Good Sam's Camping Club and was a charter member of the Saints Alive Choir. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Maynard, and numerous siblings. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve Maynard (Carol) and John Maynard (Donna); two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Jean Adkins (Renick) and Milla Flaugher (Paul); one sister, Rhoda Lou Kirk; special daughter, Ott Smith (Ron); 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home Sunday, April 29, 2018. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.

REBECCA SHARLENE "BECKY" WHITE, 67, of Huntington, passed away April 25, 2018. She was born June 18, 1950, in Huntington, a daughter of Garland Roger White and Mayme Merdella Sperry White. Becky was very happy to sit in her wheelchair and wave at people as they drove by on Spring Valley Drive. She made the day of so many people that she was once nominated as Hometown Hero. She was a sweet soul to all who knew her. She never complained despite all her limitations and inspired many with her positive attitude. She was preceded in death by her father and her brother, David A. White. She leaves behind to mourn her loss: her mother, Mayme M. White, and her many friends at Kenova United Methodist Church. Funeral services for Becky will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2018, at Abbey of Remembrance at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. The family would like to thank all who cared for her at Heritage Center and St. Mary's Medical Center. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com

ROMA GAIL HATTEN BILLUPS, 86, of Ceredo, W.Va., was received into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Gail was born November 26, 1931, in Kenova, West Virginia, to the late Harry Lee and Tilda Osburn Hatten. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, John J Billups, and brothers and sisters-in-law, William Hatten (Garnet) and James Hatten (Peggy). Gail had a great love for the town of Ceredo and its people where she was a resident during most of her adult life. A graduate of Buffalo High School in 1949, she furthered her education at St. Mary's School of Nursing becoming a registered nurse. After working at Cabell Huntington Hospital and area nursing homes, she is most remembered for her time spent as the town nurse of Ceredo, West Virginia. She was a selfless individual who tirelessly served her friends and neighbors at any time she was called upon, and received WSAZ's Hometown Hero Award and also the American Legion Post 93's Outstanding Citizen Award for 1984. She loved and faithfully served the Lord at First Baptist Church of Ceredo, as a choir member, Sunday School teacher, drama director and volunteer wherever needed. When spending her summers in the country, she greatly enjoyed her time of fellowship with the Big Hurricane Creek Baptist Church congregation. As a vibrant and active member of the community, she enjoyed quilting and needlework, time spent at the Westmoreland Senior Center and years of participation in the Ceredo-Kenova Alumni Band. Gail cherished her family from whom she drew much pleasure and leaves a loving legacy through the lives of her three sons, John Billups (Leigh) of Ashland, Ky., Michael Billups (Jeanette) of Kenova, W.Va., James "JD" Billups (Rhonda) of Kenova, W.Va.; her grandchildren, Amy Mullins (Steven), Jamie Bishop, John David Billups (Holly), Alexandra Billups, Aaron Billups (Sochill), Allison Kazee (Ryan), Joshua Billups; her great-grandchildren, Katie Foste, John Ryan Billups, Carder Mullins, Olivia Bishop, Rachael Bishop, Jackson Billups, Elijah, Blaine and Harrison Kazee, and Brooks Billups. She was devoted to and will be lovingly remembered by her brothers, Harry Gene Hatten of Hartford, Ala., and Lory B Hatten of Kenova, W.Va.; and sisters, JoAnn Hunt of Elyria, Ohio, and Floetta (Darrell) Hall of Kenova, W.Va., as well as many nieces, nephews and her beloved cat, Snowshoe. Gail's nature was to love, give and serve. She gained many close friends and neighbors, whom she dearly loved and appreciated. To know Gail, was to love Gail. Visitation services will be held at First Baptist Church of Ceredo from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 30. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating, and burial to follow at Ceredo Crescent Hill Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

DELSIE FAY NAPIER, 73 of Wayne, WV, died Wednesday, April 26, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born February 16, 1945 in Kiahsville, WV a daughter of the Late Mack and Susie Maynard Luster. Delsie was a homemaker and member of the Echo United Baptist Church. Four sisters, Anna Luster and Mary Ellen Spence, Inis Neace and Hazel Nelson also preceded her in death, along with two brothers, John and Jesse Luster. Survivors include her daughter, Nola Sue Napier of Wayne, WV; her companion, David Jesse Jackson; a sister, Wanda Pack (Delbert) of Wayne, WV; three step-daughters, Rosie Jackson, Rhonda Jackson, Annette Jackson; two grandchildren, Jimmy Lee Berry, Jr. Joshua Thompson (Jennifer Pelfrey); a great grandson, Maysun Thompson; four step-grandchildren, James Thomas Jackson, Jessey Jackson, T.J. Blackburn, Leann Blackburn; a dear nephew, Jessey Luster, Jr. Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 am Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Community Memorial Gardens by Rev. Willard Pierce. Visitation will be from 10:30 until service time at the cemetery. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with burial expenses.

ATIS "OTT" PARSONS, 85, of Huntington, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018, in St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born July 14, 1932, in Huntington, a son of the late Ulysses Grant and Fair Lillie Jeffrey Parsons. He was also preceded in death by a son, Rick Lee Parsons; four brothers, his twin Otis Parsons, Lonnie Parsons, Lacy Parsons and Freeland Parsons; and two sisters, Jewell Sullivan and Lottie Lockhart. He was a truck driver for J&L Equipment and was a member since 1949 of the former Bowen Methodist Church. He played the guitar and sang in several churches. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Eunice Marie Osburn Parsons; a son, Stephen "Steve" Parsons of Huntington; a daughter-in-law, Debra Parsons of Culloden, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Hunter James Parsons and Katie Moroford, both of Culloden, W.Va., Chris Gifford of Huntington and Stephanie Beaver of Teays Valley, W.Va.; and three brothers, Edward (Joyce) Parsons of Milton, General (Phyllis) Parsons of Ashton, W.Va., and Samuel Parsons of Lavalette, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2018, at Bowen Cemetery, with Pastor Josh Huffman officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Monday at the cemetery. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family, and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

MARGARET JANE LANEY ADKINS, 79 of Ceredo, WV, died Saturday, April 28, 2018 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Tim Crabtree. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Annex, Wayne, WV. She was born August 4, 1938 in Spangler, PA, a daughter of the late Theodore and Lovell Stiffler Laney. Margaret was a homemaker. Sisters, Bertha Kitchen and Sarah Conner, infant twin sisters Marlene and Darlene Laney, and infant brother, Gary Lee Laney, also preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Adkins and husband, Rick of Ceredo, WV, Kathy Perry and husband, Darryl of Genoa, WV; five sons, Mike Adkins and wife, Opal of Wayne, WV, Jeffrey Adkins and companion, Tammy of Kenley, NC, Chet Adkins of Kenova, WV, Ronnie Adkins and wife, Bonnie of Wayne, WV, Kevin Adkins of Huntington, WV; a sister, Mert Ober of Pennsylvania; two brothers, Red Laney of Arizona, Ted Laney of Pennsylvania; nineteen grandchildren and twenty four great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Monday, April 30, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

BILLIE SHARRON SMITH, 71, of South Point, OH passed away on April 28, 2018 at Community Hospice Care in Ashland, Ky. Billie was born October 10, 1946 in Norfolk, VA to William Hodge and Martha Frances Jordan. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Bobby Hodge; and her sister, Lorraine Trevino. She leaves behind to mourn her loss, her husband of 52 years, Arthur Smith; her children, Jennifer Dawson, Mark Vinson Smith (Rhoda) and Matthew Scott Smith. Billie attended Good Shepherd Holiness Church in Huntington, WV. She also leaves behind 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 1 P.M. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 with visitation two hours prior at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cyrus Cemetery in Prichard, WV. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

DONALD L. McDOWELL, 89, of Huntington, W.Va., entered into Heaven on Sunday, April 29, 2018. He was born on July 5, 1928, in Huntington, to the late Jay and Anna Merle Carter McDowell, and was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Ann Gibson. Don graduated from Huntington East Trade School in 1946, then served in the military during the Korean War. He began a career with IBM and retired after 36 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ceredo, a devout Christian who shared his faith with others by teaching Sunday School, serving as a deacon and by living a Christian life so that others could see Christ. Don and his wife, Dorothy, were involved for many years in the Shoe Ministry, which provided shoes for children in Wayne County. Don enjoyed photography, especially his collection of slides from his many trips to the Holy Land. His knowledge of the Bible came to life when he would share his photos; on one of his trips, he was baptized in the Jordan River. He also loved visiting the Outer Banks, N.C., where he enjoyed the pleasures of surf fishing with family and friends. Don always had stories and anecdotes he loved to share with others that would bring smiles to their faces. Don is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy Ellen Hutchison McDowell; sister, Juanita Heiner; and brothers, Jerry and Larry (Barbara). He is also survived by two daughters, Marsha (David) Blain and Lea Ellen Burton; three grandchildren, Courtney (Tony) Green, Andrew (Laura) Blain and Benjamin Burton; six great-grandchildren, Reagan, Lucas and Logan Green and Levi, Luke and Landon Blain. He was so proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his feline friend, Deuce. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Home, with a celebration of his life in the Reger Chapel at 1 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens with Pastor Rodney Hale. The family would like to thank the staff at Heartland of Riverview for the kindness and care they provided during his recent illness. As PaPa would always say, "Too-da-loo." Contributions may be made to the Shoe Ministry at First Baptist Church Ceredo, 448 Main Street, Ceredo, WV 25507. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

ROBERT "BOB" NORMAN FOSTER, 69, of Huntington, W.Va., son of the late Julian Norman and Hilda Gray Bostic Foster, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. A lifelong passion for cars and equipment lead to a 37-year career at Walker Machinery and Equipment Depot. Neighbors and friends could always count on his expertise for their installation and repair of their heating and air conditioning systems. Retirement meant family, friends and fishing. Bob also had a lifelong calling to help anyone in need, and helped out countless people. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Joseph Smith. Burial will be in the Eplin Family Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. He was born April 6, 1949, in Clifton Forge, Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Lynn Merritt Foster, and his son, Joshua Robert Foster. He is survived by his beloved life partner, Diana Nida; his self-adopted mother, Mrs. Ray; his sister, Sharon Schofield of Columbus, Ohio; brother, Ronnie (Teresa) Foster of Fleming Island, Florida; one uncle, Forrest (Cueball) Foster; four aunts, Ina Llewellyn, Betty Snellings, Maxine Carmoney, Janice Asay; and a hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. The family would like to thank the St. Mary's Medical ICU, especially RN Katie Miller, and the staff at Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to http://www.hospiceofhuntington.org/ways-to-give/make-a-donation. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

BARBARA ANN GARRIDO, 83, of Huntington, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018, at Huntington Health and Rehab, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. She was born April 18, 1935, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late William Mount and Sarah Alice Thomas Bentley. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Barbara was a member of the Good Shepherd Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, Merlin, Bobby and James Bentley, and a sister, Loretta Lycans. Survivors include her loving husband of 66 years, John Garrido; son, Michael (Kristy) Garrido; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Terry Bentley; and sisters-in-law, Mary Bentley and Mrs. John Hill. Friends may call from noon until service time on Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

VERNON MARCUM SR., 77, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Monday, April 30, 2018, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the Kenova Church of Christ, 1801 Chestnut Street, with Chris Stevens officiating. He was born December 21, 1940, in Harts Creek, W.Va., a son of the late Harry and Lettie Williamson Marcum. He was a member of the Kenova Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evelyn Louise Marcum, and seven siblings. Survivors include his wife, Claudia Marcum; one daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Steve Morris, and one son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Jori Marcum; six grandchildren, Andi, Seth, Chase, Gabbie and Sarah and Katelyn Hurley; one great-grandson, Ronan; and two brothers, Arnold and Harley. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church Saturday, May 5, 2018. Rollins Funeral, Kenova, is assisting the family. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.