OBITS - JULY

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

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

PHILLIP WAYNE HICKEY, 49, of Lavalette, W.Va., husband of Alisha Sullivan Hickey, died Feb. 1, 2018. He was an Animal Control Officer with the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Control. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Christ Temple Church, Huntington; burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Visitation will be two hours before service Thursday at the church. Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Barboursville, is assisting his family. www.hensonandkitchen.com.

MONROE OSBORNE, 84, of Genoa, WV, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Charles O. Adkins and Emanuel Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain Home Cemetery, Harts, WV. He was born on October 9, 1933 in Little Harts Creek, a son of the late Taylor and Isabelle Toppins Osborne. Monroe worked as a machinist for General Motors Corporation, attended Mount Calvary Baptist Church and was a member of Frenchburg Baptist Church in Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Tom, Edgar, and Harvey; sisters, Edna and Polly Cyfers, Relma McClellan, Hattie McClellan, Marie Stewart, and Melissa Adkins; and a grandson, Joseph Watts. Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Sandra Ratliff Osborne; three daughters, Debbie Watts (Jerry) of Fort Gay, WV, Kathy Smallwood and Rhonda Ingram (Danny) all of Frenchburg, KY; five sons, Gary Osborne (Lois) of Ft. Gay, Bill Osborne (Judy) of Genoa, Dwight Osborne, Tim Osborne (Vicki) all of Ft. Gay, David Osborne (Missi) of Huber Heights, Ohio; one brother, Taylor Osborne Jr., 27 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

ROBERT WALLACE BROWN, 77, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died Friday, February 2, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of White's Creek, West Virginia, owner of Brown's Upholstery, and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army, retired from the Army Reserve, and was a lifetime member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Burl Brown Jr. and Myrtle Akers Brown; two brothers, Raymond B. Brown and Julian E. Brown, his twin brother; and sister, Linda Lou Graham. He is survived by his wife, Linda Joyce Brown; three children, Lisa Renae Vaught (Mike) of Glasgow, Ky., Robert David Brown (Dovie) of Bardstown, Ky., and James Allan Brown (Tina) of Sellersburg, Indiana; brother, Johnny Mack Brown (Diana) of St. Augustine, Florida; sister, Carol Sue Adkins (Otis) of Ceredo, West Virginia; seven grandchildren, Lucas Cash Vaught, Sarah Kate Smith (Hayden), Cari Beth Vaught, Wyatt Joshua Brown, Nolan Harrison Brown, Taylor Grace Brown and Austin David Brown; and numerous cousins and special friends. The funeral is Thursday at noon at Brown Funeral Home, Elizabethtown, Ky., with Rev. Mark Judd and Dr. Glenn Chasteen officiating. Burial will follow in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and continue after 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 E. Ohio Street Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com.

PAULINE L. CARTER, 88, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Tim Yates. Burial will follow. Pauline was born October 31, 1929, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Herbert and Minerva Lloyd Bailey. She was a retired employee of Corbin Ltd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Junior Bailey, and sisters, Dorothy Frasher and Mabel Marshall. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Pam Carter of Chesapeake, Ohio; a daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Kenny Thornhill of Huntington; grandchildren, Kenny Thornhill Jr. and Heather Crigger; great-grandchildren, Cierra and Gabriel Akers; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Eloise Bailey of Branchland, W.Va.; two sisters, Naomi Ruth Childers of Ona, W.Va., and Wilma Small of Tucson, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon until 1 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. A procession will leave for the cemetery at 1 p.m. Friday from the funeral home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

RAY LESLIE, 95, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away on Feb. 4, 2018, to rest eternally with his Savior and his beloved wife, Joe. Ray was one of the three remaining WWII veterans in the town of Ceredo. Also there to rejoice in his Homegoing are his parents, Wade H. and Hattie James Leslie, wife, R. Joe Reid Leslie, elder brother, Wade H. Leslie Jr., and a special nephew, Wade H. Leslie III. Left to share precious memories are his youngest brother, J. Robert "Bob" Leslie and wife Mary Lee Galloway Leslie; his daughter, Nancy R. Leslie Cobb and her husband Michael; nieces, Billie Rae Leslie Dunlap and husband David, Joyce Leslie Linnett and husband Mark, Jane M. Leslie Lycans and husband David, and his nephew, J. Robert and Amy Leslie. He also leaves an extended family of several great-nieces and -nephews, especially family namesake, Wade H. Leslie IV and wife Gale. Ray was born in Boyd County, Kentucky, on Dec. 7, 1922. In April of 1943, he enlisted in the Army infantry as a Private. Ray served proudly throughout the European Theater, earning four Campaign Stars. His service record allowed him to be promoted to First Lieutenant while on active duty. After his discharge, Ray entered the Kentucky National Guard as a Captain. While on active duty, previous cooking training by his father allowed him to literally serve his officers and fellow soldiers of Patton's Third Army, 80th Division. On June 5, 2017, Ray was presented with a certificate honoring his patriotism, citizenship and willingness to work for the good and welfare of the residents of Ceredo by Mayor Paul Billups. This certificate was presented to him as one of the first two Captains in the Ceredo Fifth Volunteer Infantry, established on September 3, 1961. After the service and brief stint in wholesale sales, Ray rejoined his father and retired from the family restaurant business, formerly Leslie's Restaurant of Ceredo, W.Va. His visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home, followed by procession to Ashland Cemetery for a graveside service at noon. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Ray's memory to the Ceredo-Kenova Memorial Public Library, 1200 Oak Street, Kenova, WV 25530. Email: wcpl@cabell.lib.wv.us. Online condolences may be expressed to family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

KENNETH G. ROSS, 83, of Prichard, WV, joined his wife Helen in their Heavenly Home on Sunday, February 4, 2018. He was born on December 26, 1934, at Salt Rock, WV, a son of the late Lee Ross and Lusta Cremeans. He was retired from the automotive industry and was a member of Little Hurricane Free Will Baptist Church. He was also a former volunteer fireman with the Prichard Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his parents and his loving wife, he was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Ross. He is survived by one daughter, Stephanie Dean (Danny) of Prichard; two sons, Steve Ross and Mark Ross (Johnita) both of Prichard; three grandchildren, Shawn Ross (Shannon) of Fallsburg, KY, Erin Fitzpatrick (Casey), and Cody Ross both of Prichard; four great-grandchildren, Shaymus and Vada Ross, Ella and Case Fitzpatrick; one brother, Danny Ross (Peggy)of Salt Rock, WV; one sister, Pam Adkins of Salt Rock; two sisters-in-law, Linda Adkins and Annagene Adkins both of Wayne, WV; and a special feline friend Snookie. Per Kenneth= s wishes, a private family graveside service will be held at the Ross Family Cemetery, Fort Gay, WV, with Brother John Cavins and Brother Virgil Pack Officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Kenneth= s name to the Prichard Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 269, Prichard, WV 25555

WAYNE FERGUSON, 79, of Fort Gay, WV died Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the J.J. Jordan Center. Wayne was born December 1, 1938 to the late Lovely and Ann Ruth Thompson Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Ferguson and his brothers, Walter Ferguson, Raymond Ferguson, Ray Ferguson, and Emory Ferguson. Survivors include his children, Wayne Ferguson of Pigeon Forge, TN, Douglas (Tammy) Ferguson of Palmeo, OH, Sandra (Mark) Serback of Grafton, OH, and Donald Ferguson of Grafton, OH; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and siblings Lesley Junior Ferguson of Ft. Gay, WV, Ruby (Dave) Cockrell of Fredericktown, OH, Fay (Roger) Finley of Ft. Gay, WV, and Albert (Kathy) Ferguson of Ft. Gay, WV. Graveside services for Wayne will be conducted on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Pratt Cemetery with Rev. Tom Kitts officiating. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Ferguson.

GARY STANFORD ROSS, 60, of Ona,, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at St. Mary= s Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with his brothers, Bradley and Greg Ross officiating. He was born on March 20, 1957, in Akron, Ohio, a son of the late Harry Stanford Ross and Betty Lou Damron Ross. In addition to his parents, Gary is preceded in death by one brother, William Ross; and two sisters, Kimberly Dawn and Tawanna K. Ross. Survivors include one daughter, Bethan Ross of Ona, WV; two sons, Gary Lee Ross of Dallas, Texas, and William Cody Ross of Huntington, WV; one very special fur baby, Roxi Ross; two step-children, Melissa Dawn Bowen and Patrick Eugene Bowen; two brothers, Bradley and Gregory Ross; six grandchildren, Craig Michael Ross, Kayla Dawn Ross, Steven Tyler Burns, Cameron Lee Ross, Chole Elizabeth Burns, and Nick Scott Burns; two former spouses, Brenda Ross and Karla Sue Bandy. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

DEBBIE SUE EVANS BAKER, 43, of Ranger, W.Va.,went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2018 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was born September 11, 1974 in Louisa to Robert Brent Evans, who preceded her in death and Pattie Thompson Evans, who survives. Debbie was a nurse at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband Edward Baker, Jr.; sons Kane and Chase; daughter Brooklyn; stepdaughter Jacqui; three brothers, Robert Evans of Fort Gay, WV, Brent Evans of Fort Gay, WV, and Timmy Ray Evans, of Alexandria, OH; sister Brenda Evans of Fort Gay, WV; nieces Brittney, Lauren, Loreal, Cheyann; and nephews Robert, Brayden, Carson, and Jamison. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Oak Grove Church in Fort Gay, WV with Pastor Mack Cyrus officiating. Burial will follow in the Thompson Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Oak Grove Church beginning at 6:00 PM. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mrs. Baker.

THOMAS HAYES McCOY, 79, of Barboursville, W.Va., went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at his residence. He was born May 16, 1938, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Leonard and Mary Stafford McCoy. He was retired from the City of Kenova and had served with the US Army Reserves. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Teresa Crawford, and one sister, Sattie Mossman. He is survived by his wife, Iris; four daughters, Lisa McCollum (Michael) of Houston, Texas, Pam Kirk (Stan) of Barboursville, Valerie Nibert of Barboursville and Kathy Anselmi (Mike) of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two brothers, Gene McCoy (Marilyn) and Don McCoy (Mary), both of Kenova; 11 grandchildren, Kris and Kory Crawford, Blane Anselmi (Cassie), Victoria Hatton (Matt), Tyler and Whitley Fouch, Annalise Nibert, Mason and Madison McCollum, Jeri and Delaney Kirk; four great-grandchildren, Willow Nibert, Brynlee Hatton, Harvey and Alden Anselmi; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.

CAROLL FORREST CONNER, 83, of Ceredo, WV passed away on February 6, 2018 at her daughter= s home in Flatwoods, KY. She was born December 14, 1934 in Hinton, WV; a daughter of Walter Shott and Edith Forrest (Collins) Simms although she was raised by her mom and her step-father, Roy Talbots Simms. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Buel A Gene@ Eugene Conner in 2015; and her siblings, Roy Simms, Jr. and Mary Frances Simms. Caroll was a Curator for the Ceredo Museum. She loved history so this was a perfect job for her in obtaining many historic articles for the museum. She loved Ceredo and enjoyed organizing the parades and the town reunion. Caroll was a band booster, member of PTA and was active in bringing back the New Crescent Newspaper. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ceredo. She is survived by her children: David Eugene Conner and his wife Ladonna, Danny Joe Conner and his wife Sara and Sheila Jean Larsen and her husband Tom. Also surviving is her grandchildren: Chandra Grubb (David), Joey Conner, Justin Conner (Cristan), Lynne Conner, David Conner, Michael Larsen (Tiffany), Amy Prescott (Stephen) and Ellie Scott (Ryan); 9 precious great-grandchildren; her sister Judy Mikula; and several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 2 p.m. with visitation one-hour prior with Pastor Brad Whiteford officiating. Burial will follow at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, WV. Condolences may be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

WILLIAM JENNINGS MORRISON JR., of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Bill was born on March 24, 1936, the son of the late William and Elizabeth Perry Morrison. He graduated from Wayne High School in 1954. After serving four years in the U.S. Air Force, Bill graduated from Marshall University. He was a teacher, a principal and a coach in the Lawrence County, Kentucky, school system. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth "Libby" Smith. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judith Conley Morrison of Proctorville, Ohio; two sons, William III of Proctorville, Ohio, and Robert (Pam) of Youngsville, N.C.; two grandsons, Trevor of Youngsville, N.C., and Will of Canal Winchester, Ohio; one granddaughter, Paige of Youngsville, N.C.; one sister, Nan Smith of Huntington, W.Va.; two brothers, Lawrence of Wayne, W.Va., and John of Summersville, W.Va.; a special brother-in-law, George Smith of Norfolk, Va.; a special sister-in-law, Sue Evans of Hilton Head, S.C.; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews of Virginia and West Virginia. Bill loved reading, writing stories of his youth in Wayne County, W.Va., creating memorable cat stories for his grandchildren, landscaping, listening to music and traveling. The family would like to thank Dr. Melin Moses, Dr. Rocco Morabito Jr., Amy Chase, Dr. Arvinder Bir and their staff. Bill spent his last weeks at home with his family. Hospice of Huntington provided extraordinary care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, friends could, if they wish, make a donation to Hospice. Family and friends are invited to join in a celebration of Bill's life on Saturday, February 10, 2018, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

STEVEN D. REYNOLDS, 70, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 6, 2018, from his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2018, at the Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church, of which he was a member, with Pastor Tim Jayne and Pastor Mark Booth officiating. Interment will follow in Riggs Cemetery. Steven was born June 26, 1947, in Huntington, W.Va., youngest son of the late Morgan T. and Elma Riggs Reynolds. Steven was an Industrial Machinist and a member of the Buena Vista Masonic Lodge #60, whose members will conduct graveside rites. He was also foreman of the Knothead Construction Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, William D. Reynolds and James L. Reynolds. Survivors include his beloved wife, Janeen Hall Reynolds; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven Christopher Reynolds (Leigh Anne Booth) and Corey Nathaniel Reynolds (Anna Elisabeth); two grandchildren, Elma Janeen Reynolds and Pearl Elaine Reynolds; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Reynolds and Marjorie Reynolds; and several special nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family.

LUTHER H. RAMEY JR., born September 19, 1934, in Wayne County, W.Va., to Mae Spence Ramey and Luther Henry Ramey Sr., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. He was 83 years and 5 months old at his time of passing. He is survived by his wife, Mertie Adkins Ramey of Lesage, W.Va.; daughters, Brenda Sue (Coy) Tolliver, Sherry Diane (Paul) Cremeans, Jennifer Lynn (Don) Moore, Sandra Kay Ramey and Rebecca Ann (Dallas Jr.) Bledsoe; and sister, Bessie Mae Nelson. He was preceded in death by one son, Luther H. Ramey III "Buddy"; brother, Tolliver Ramey; and sister, Linda M. Fry. He has 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five grandchildren. He was a member of the Southfork Old Regular Baptist Church for 36 years, a Deacon for 26 years and a Borrowed Member and Deacon for New Mount Olive Old Regular Baptist Church. He was a truck dispatcher and worked for several companies before retiring. He enjoyed his family and church family and especially liked to travel to the Associations every year. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Elder Gary Blevins, Elder Preston Lewis and Elder Jimmy Stewart. Burial will be private in the Ramey Family Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

JOHNNIE "JOHN" ADKINS JR., 90, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Wednesday evening, February 7, 2018, at Four Winds Community. He was born in Wayne County, West Virginia, January 27, 1928, to the late Johnnie Adkins Sr. and Nellie Napier Adkins. He was a 1947 graduate of Wayne County High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education in 1966 from Marshall University. He also studied economics at Ohio University. He retired following 25 years as a science and math teacher at Wellston High School and Junior High School. He was a sales representative for 6 years for the Ohio Lottery Commission. He was a member of Black Diamond Lodge #538, Shilo, Alladin Temple, Scottish Rite 32 degree Valley of Columbus and Jackson County Commandry. He was a member of the Echo Baptist Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Adkins, and a son, William Keith Adkins. He is survived by his wife, Diane McClung Adkins; a son, John David (Sidney) Adkins of Huntington, W.Va.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Jenkins Funeral Chapel, Wellston, Ohio, on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. Masonic services by Black Diamond Lodge #538 will begin at 7 p.m. Burial will take place on Monday at 1 p.m. at the Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, West Virginia.

SALLIE VAUGHN KING, 73, of Huntington, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was born August 31, 1944, in Huntington, daughter of the late Jay and Lucille Fortner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jennings King Jr., who is waiting with open arms. She is survived by three children, Jeffrey King of Huntington, Tamara (Erick) Ambrose of Hurricane, W.Va., and Tonya (Ron) Davis of Milton; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Ejay Fortner of Wayne; and one sister, Judy Fortner of Wayne. She graduated from Wayne High School and was a homemaker. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, by Pastor Sam Adkins. Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Ohio. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, February 12, 2018, at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

RAYMOND FIELDS JR., 70, of Ceredo, husband of Geneva Fields, died Feb. 9, 2018 at home. He was a retired mechanic. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington; burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. www.regerfh.com.

MORRIS RAY NELSON, 81, of Huntington, went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 9, 2018, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Elders Roger Maynard and Tommy Damron officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born July 20, 1936, in Logan, W.Va., a son of the late Millard Nelson and Milda Maynard Nelson. He was a retired mechanic for Heiners Bakery and a former mechanic for Galigher and Hayden Ford. He was also a member of Echo United Baptist Church. He greatly enjoyed visiting other churches. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sons, Ricky and Randy Nelson; brother, Aubra Nelson; sister and brother-in-law, Sadie and Jay Napier; two nephews, Kevin Nelson and Michael Napier. Survivors include his beloved wife of 17 years, Bonnie Kay Patterson Nelson; one daughter, Lisa Nelson of Huntington; one brother, Roger Nelson (Belinda) of Huntington; one sister, Barbara Perry (Don) of Huntington; granddaughter, Shayla Lucas; great-grandson, Darius Lucas; two sisters-in-law, Jewell Nelson and Roberta Patterson; special neighbors, Leo and Mary Bowen; favorite fishing buddies, Willard and Teresa Horn; two special friends, Amos Maynard and Noah Queen. He is also survived by a host of friends from Echo Church and Heiner's and lots of brothers and sisters in Christ. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

ELIZABETH RACHEL BILLS YATES, 87, of Kenova, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, February 12, 2018, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Ray Williamson and Rev. Johnny Harris. Burial will be in Green Valley Cemetery. She was born June 8, 1930, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late George E. and Lillian Marie Bush Bills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Yates; daughter, Loretta Carter; son, Charles Yates; sisters, Myrtle Hager, Louise McDaniels and Helen Sowards; brothers, George and Herschell Bills. She is survived by five daughters, Phyllis Carter of Ceredo, Lillian Remak of Cheyenne, Wyo., Patricia Rose and Barbara Yates of Kenova, and Tammy Hale of Ceredo; six sons, Danny Bills and Glenn Yates of Huntington, Herschel Yates of Kenova, William Yates of Ceredo, Tony and Gregory Yates of Kenova; sister, Elsie Hubbard, Barboursville; forty-three grandchildren; and a host of great- and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

RAYMOND FIELDS JR., 70, went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 9, 2018, at his residence. He was born June 4, 1947, in Logan County, W.Va., a son of the late Raymond and Edith Midkiff Fields. He was a retired mechanic. He was a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the US Army. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church of Bokeelia, Fla. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mandy Kate Fields Turley. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Geneva McCoy Fields; sisters, Addie Fielder, Ernestine (Mussy) Williamson, Lois (Ermel) Cook; brother, Paul (Susie) Fields; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel in Huntington, with Rev. Russell McCoy and Rev. Lenny Romans presiding. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova. Family and friends viewing will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at the Reger Funeral Home. American Legion Post 111 of Hamlin, W.Va., will conduct graveside military rites. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

DENNIS DAMRON, 68, of Fort Gay, WV died Friday, February 9, 2018 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Dennis was born November 7, 1949 to the late Willard Lee and Mabel Margaret Thompson Damron. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters Darlene Robinette, Geraldine Ferguson and Clarice Thompson. Survivors include his sons Kevin Damron and Darren (Jacqueline) Damron; grandchildren Javin Lee Damron, Lyndsay Jaiden Damron, Ronnie Block, and Chelsey Rachel Damron; and brothers Keith Damron and Willard Damron. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 12, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Damron Cemetery, Fort Gay, WV. Visitation will be Sunday, February 11, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Young Funeral Home Chapel. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com. The care of Mr. Damron has been entrusted to Young Funeral Home.

PATTY LOU PHILLIPS, 72, of Huntington, passed away Feb. 10, 2018, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born May 11, 1945, in Huntington, to the late Denver and Inez Langdon. She is survived by her husband, Ronald L. Phillips, sister-in-law Jean Stambaugh, five nieces and two nephews. Patty was preceded in death by her son, Denver Leo Phillips. She attended Grace Gospel Church. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Keith Wiebe. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Maple Hill Section, Kenova, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

RALPH PRATT, 95, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Gospel Church by Pastor Keith Wiebe and Dr. Keith Wiebe. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. He was born November 27, 1922, in Wayne County, a son of the late Fred and Grace Hampton Pratt. Ralph was a retired employee of INCO Alloys International, and he was a member of the U.S. Navy having served during WWII. He was a member of Grace Gospel Church, where he was a deacon, an usher, a Sunday School teacher and participated in the visitation ministry. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Lilly Rose Pratt; brothers, Fred "Dude" Pratt Jr., Donald Pratt, Pete Pratt; and identical twin brothers, Billy and Bobby Pratt; and two sisters, Bertha Gibson and Racine Emery. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Sam D. and Linda Kay Pratt of Huntington; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela A. and Michael Kelly of Wheelersburg, Ohio; grandchildren, Shellie Renee Smith (Andy), Don Allen Pratt (Angie), Kenneth Kelly (Angie), Scott Kelly, Mark Kelly (Jill); great-grandchildren, Zach, Nici, Miranda, Andrew Smith, Brooke Pratt, Erica, Mason, Tasha, Luke, Libby, Will, Brandon, Warren Kelly; four sisters, Dorothy Ross, Betty Hollis and Jennie Cremeans, all of West Virginia, and Patty King of Texas; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington or The Gideons International, Huntington Camp U47060, P.O. Box 8212, Huntington, 25705-8212. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

CHARLES WILLIAM RIGGS SR., 67, of Lavalette, W.Va., died February 11, 2018, at his residence. He was born July 27, 1950, in Kenova, W.Va., a son of the late Herbert and Martha Rowe Riggs. Charles was a retired fabricator for Martin Steel. A son, Charles Riggs Jr., also preceded him in death, along with three sisters, Hester Dale, Connie Romans and Betty Smith, and a brother, Randall Riggs. Survivors include his loving wife, Nola Merritt Riggs; a daughter, Renee Thompson (Freddie Marcum, whom he loved like a son); a sister, Frances Orndorff; two grandchildren, Jake Thompson and Emmy Clark. Private graveside services with burial will be conducted at Baylous Cemetery, Salt Rock, W.Va. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of arrangements.

NATHANIEL EDWARD WILLIAMS, 91, of Huntington, W.Va., answered God's call on February 11, 2018. Nathaniel was the son of the late Edward Nathaniel Williams and Alice Alberta McClauhan. He attended Barnett and Douglass High Schools, graduating as the Class Valedictorian. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army. After returning home, he worked on his love of drafting engineering and design working at Arternetic of North American, Huntington Choir, Polan Industries and Kaiser Aluminum. He also worked at INCO Alloys and Stearns & Rogers in Denver, Colo. He was the grandson of the late Rev. A.D. Lewis. A member of Alexandria Freeman Lodge #3 F&AM 32nd degree. Nathaniel loved playing the piano and the guitar. In his early years, he taught weight lifting, but most of all he loved teaching Sunday School. He taught Noon Day Bible Study for 26 years. One of his favorite Bible verses was Romans 12:19. He received the honor of being the oldest member of First Baptist Church. Nathaniel was married 51 years to Emma Jean Bass Williams. He was preceded in death by one son, William E. Morton. Joining the family at a young age was a great-niece, Jasmine L. Johnson. He also leaves behind his four-legged constant companion, Shea-ah, and a host of extended family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Monday, February 19, 2018, at First Baptist Church with Dr. Joseph Evans officiating. The family will welcome friends one hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery with military rites. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to First Baptist Church Sunday School.

EARNEST MAYNARD, 70, of Davenport, Fla., formerly of Wayne County, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, at the Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, Haines City, Florida. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Edward Barley on Monday, February 19, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will take place on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery. A procession will leave the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Earnest was born in Cabell County on July 2, 1947, to the late Curtis and Frankie Mathis Maynard. He is survived by his wife, Billie Maynard; one son, Sean (Leslie) Maynard; one daughter, Toni (Danny) Meade; two stepsons, Robby (Deidra) Hensley, Dwight (Angie) Hensley; seven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul (Janice) Maynard; and one sister-in-law, Sylvia Maynard; he also leaves behind many other beloved friends and family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help the family with funeral expenses. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until service time on Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

PATRICIA K. HANNON, 76, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. There will be a graveside service at noon Friday, February 16, 2018, at Maple Hill Cemetery with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Patricia was born January 31, 1942, in Wayne County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Charlie and Leta Wood Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Dishman, second husband, Bob Hannon, and two sisters, Mary Adkins and Mildred Smith. Survivors include a son, Charlie Dishman; two sisters, Betty Williamson and Joann Langdon; two nieces, Kathy Smith and Rebecca Carver; and two great-nephews, Eric Carver and Spencer Carver. There will be no visitation. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va., is assisting the family.

JAMES D. "SONNY" BURGESS, 76, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at River's Bend Health Care. Funeral service will be at noon Saturday, February 17, 2018, at New Testament Freewill Baptist Church, of which he was a member, with Pastor Eddie Hay and Pastor Marty Gute officiating. Sonny was born August 15, 1941, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late Willie and Kate Bailey Burgess. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during Korea and Vietnam. He was a retired welder from ACF Industries. Sonny was a member of the Kenova Masonic Lodge AF&AM #110 and American Legion Post #93, whose Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Cecil, Helen, Walter, JR and Dickie. Survivors include his beloved wife, Margaret Lyons Burgess; two sons, Tim Burgess and Jason Burgess, and one daughter, Pam Plymale; five grandchildren, Brooke, Jayden, Nathan, Sammy and Dane Burgess; and one brother and sister-in-law, Robert Lee Burgess (Macy). Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2018, at the New Testament Freewill Baptist Church. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family.

SHARON LYNN CASSIDY, 74, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, surrounded by family, Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Mullens officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Sharon was born January 25, 1944, in Portland, Oregon, a daughter of the late Rayburn Taze and Elsie Allen Dingess. She was a 1962 graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Ray Cassidy, and brother-in-law, John Milton Cassidy. She married the love of her life, Samuel Joseph Cassidy. Together they had three boys, Samuel Joseph (Sara Shertzer), Jason Rayburn (Laura Parks) and Jared Dane (Jodi); the following grandchildren, John Milton, Hannah Lynn, Elizabeth Rose, Abigail McGuire, Jason Nathaniel (Hannah) and Samantha Lynn; a great-grandchild, Londyn Cassidy Sager. She leaves a sister, Robin Thomas (Mike) of Huntington; sister-in-law, Lynn Cassidy of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; and stepfather, Jerry Pierce (Pat); the following nieces and nephews, John Michael Cassidy, Julie Cassidy Thompson, Taze Thomas, Michael Thomas, Jacob Dingess, Jodi Dingess and Shawn Dingess. She dedicated her life to raising her beloved boys and doting on her grandchildren. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova.

JIMMY RAY PATRICK, 74, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at home. He was born November 1, 1943 at Belfrey, Ky., a son of the late Benjamin and Maude Patrick. His wife Clara Patrick also preceded him in death along with two sisters, Lillian Jarrell and Lola Jean Huff, and two brothers, Benny Patrick Jr., and Jack Patrick. Jimmy was a retired foreman with Main Steel in Illinois. He leaves behind his daughter, Debbie Patrick of Lavalette; one granddaughter Tabetha Hildebrand of San Diego, Cal.; three sisters, Opal (Bill) Varney of Columbia, S.C., Marcella (Gary) Abbott of Corpus Christi, Tex., and Hazel (Bill) Nichols of Winchester, Ky.; one brother Fred Patrick of Mississippi; and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Huddy, Ky. Friends may call after 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

SCOTT MICHAEL DONAHOE, 32, of Louisa, Ky., went to be with his Lord and Savior February 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Jimmie Donahoe; a special friend, "Bucky" Reed; and an uncle, Mark McComas. Scott is survived by his loving wife, Kristina (Salyers) Donahoe of Louisa, Ky.; two sons who adored him, Gunnar Scott and Griffey Kristopher; and his loving parents, Tim and Sandy (Callicoat) Donahoe of Huntington; and in-laws, Linda and Kenny Salyers of Louisa, Ky. He is also survived by a grandmother, Betty Dillon; grandmother, Jean (Adkins) Callicoat; a grandfather, Bobby Callicoat; and grandmother, Peg Callicoat. He was blessed with several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Scott worked in sales and was attending Marshall University pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 2003 with honors. He was full of life and would light up any room he entered. He loved Marshall sports, especially football, and attended as many games as possible. He had an amazing heart for people with special needs and volunteered for Special Olympics for 10 years as well as served as a caregiver. Scott was a Bengals and Reds fan. He loved fishing both freshwater and deep sea for salmon, trout, white marlin and blue marlin in West Virginia, New York and the Outer Banks. He had a passion for cooking and trying new recipes. Most of all, Scott loved his family and spending time with them. Being a Daddy was his dream come true. Scott loved the Lord and attended church at First Baptist Church of Kenova. Scott left a lasting impression on us and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, February 19, 2018, at Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Page officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may visit the family from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, February 18, at Wilson Funeral Home. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

JUANITA MAE SMITH, of Kenova, widow of Samuel Smith, died Feb. 14, 2018 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Reger Funeral Home; burial at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

FREELIN L. STALEY, age 94 years, 11 months and 18 days, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018, surrounded by his family. A WWII Veteran of the United States Army, he retired from the V.A. Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, after 30 years of faithful service. His faith was a vital part of his life. He was most recently a member of Genoa Baptist Church, and through the years he had been a member of Highlawn Baptist Church and Buffalo Valley Baptist Church, both in Huntington, West Virginia. Preceded in death by parents, Elliott and Bethena Riggs Staley, one brother, nine sisters and one great-grandson, Tristan Staley. Survived by wife of 70 years, Opal Thacker Staley; children, Richard (Terri) Staley, Pat (Jim) Deering and Beverly Clevenger; sister, Sue (John) Lewis; grandchildren, Rick (Tina) Staley, Pam (Jeremy) Fisher, Tim (Tracy) Staley, Carrie (Todd) Gafney and Kelly (Nicole) Teague; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Ohio, Saturday 1 to 2 p.m., followed by a service at 2 p.m., Pastor Scott Lewald officiating. Interment Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, West Virginia, on Sunday at 2 p.m., followed by a fellowship memorial at Buffalo Creek Baptist Church, 872 Buffalo Creek Road, Huntington, West Virginia, 25704.

JANIS IRENE WOODALL HENSLEY went home to be with the Lord she loved and served on Thursday, February 15, 2018. She was born September 16, 1932 a daughter of Howard L. Woodall and Marie Hanshaw Woodall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Woodall Jarvis. Janis is survived by the love of her life, Basil A. Hensley whom she married December 22, 1951. Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband of sixty six years, Rev. Basil A. Hensley, three daughters, Sylvia Marie Seay and husband Kurt, Oak Hill, WV, Diana Kay Patella and husband Chris of Elkins and Teresa Elaine Collier and husband Clifford of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Two sons, Aaron Wesley Hensley and wife Marsha of Lexington, KY and David Lee Hensley of Elkins; eight grandchildren Rachel Pearl and husband Stephen, Orchard Park, NY, Nicholas Patella and wife Ann Marie, Elkins, Emily Bennett and husband TY of Morgantown, Austin and Alexandra Collier, Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Amelya, Andrew and Haley Hensley of Lexington, KY. Four great grandsons, Joshua, Ryan, N.J. and Noah and a loving niece Belinda Jarvis Baisden also survive. Janis attended Clay County High School and graduated from Spencer High School in 1950 in the top five percent of her class and a member of the National Honor Society. She attended Glenville State Teachers College and Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston) where she received her Teachers Certificate in elementary education. She taught school in a one room school house grades one through eight with an average enrollment of forty two students. She was a member of the WVEA. Janis will be remembered as a compassionate wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a dedicated Christian and in 1975, renewing her commitment to follow Jesus she received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism in the Jordan River. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Elkins. She loved children and served as Nursery Supervisor and coordinator of Children= s Ministries. She served in the We-Care Ministries, United Methodist Women, Circle 5 of the Church, Quilt Ministry and was a Life Member of the Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center Auxiliary. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother and lived a positive Christian Life full of grace and truth. No criticism, always living the Sermon on the Mount, feed the hungry, visit the sick and clothe the needy. She affirmed each person as God' s creation, no have or have nots, everyone is equal in God's sight. The Scriptures that personify her life is Proverbs 31:10 B 31 and 1st Corinthians 13: 1-13: 14-1. Married to a Methodist Circuit Riding Pastor she lived in eight different parsonages, Newton Circuit, Roane County, Clendenin Circuit, Kanawha County, Bomont Clay County, Roland AME UMC, Baltimore, MD, Wayne UMC, Wayne County, Epworth UMC, Jackson County, Central UM District, Lewis County and First United Methodist Church in Randolph County. In fifty years of Ministry, she was always thankful for the calling to serve in the Blessed Connection. Our hearts break but our souls rejoice because now she can "Run and not be weary, She can walk and not faint" . Her life resonated with her Saviors traits of humility, grace, kindness and sincerity, Emmanuel-God is with Us. The family would like to give special thanks to WV Caring Hospice, Meals on Wheels, Senior Center Home Health Care Service, We Care Ministries of the First United Methodist Church, the Women of Circle 5 and to the legion of people who brought food and remembered us in prayer. We would also like to thank the "Strugglers Class" of Epworth UMC at Ripley and the compassionate care of Tomblyn Funeral Home. Friends and family are invited to visitation from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday, February 18, 2018 at the Family Life Center of the First United Methodist Church in Elkins. A memorial service of celebration will be held at 10:00 am Monday, February 19, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Elkins. Rev. Brian Seders, Rev. Dr. Dale Waters and Rev. Dr. Ken Ramsey will officiate. Interment will follow in the D. C. Hensley Cemetery at Newton, WV. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Women and the We Care Group at First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Ave., Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Janis. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Janis Irene Woodall Hensley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

KENNETH EDWARD DAVIS, 53, of Prichard, W.Va., died Friday, February 16, 2018, at his home. He was born February 14, 1965, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Kenneth E. and Mildred Louise Howard Davis. Eddie was a graduate of Fort Gay High School. He was a machine operator for Allevard Sogefi USA in Prichard. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va., with Pastor Mack Cyrus officiating. He enjoyed carpentry work and doing projects for his family. He is survived by three sons, Todd Davis and fiancee Marsha Bowen, Nick Davis and Travis Davis, all of Fort Gay; three grandchildren, Brady, Tanner and Haley; one sister, Vickie Holley and David Leo Ball of Kenova, W.Va.; Anthony Russell, whom he adored like a grandchild; a special nephew, Adam Greathouse; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and a good friend, Brian Black. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral on Friday. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery, Prichard. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rollins Funeral Home to assist the family with the arrangements.

CLARA WILSON, 92, of Wayne, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Elder Roger Maynard and Brother Josh Jarrell officiating. Burial will follow at the Wilson Cemetery, Genoa, WV. She was born on June 7, 1925, at Genoa, a daughter of the late Davis Copley and Georgia Cyrus Copley. Lucille was a homemaker and a member of Bethel United Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Leslie Wilson; three sons, Earl, Vernon, and Chester Wilson; brothers, Frank, Eldie, Charles, John Thomas, Grady, and Clyde Copley; a sister, Maxine Crockett; and a great-grandson, Courtney Wilson. Survivors include two sisters, Opal Flemmings of Georgia and Lizzy Mae Watts (Russell) of Wayne; one brother, Rubin Copley (Violet) of Wayne; grandchildren, Connie Mayo (Ron), Penny Jarrell (Leonard), Judy Miller (Freddie), Delene McKenzie (Walter), Vernon Wilson, Jr. (Pennie), Robert Allen Wilson, James Wilson (Sharon), and special grandson Earl Wilson, Jr., 21 great-grandchildren, and 20 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by three daughters-in-law, Sharon Wilson of Ft. Gay, Emma Jean Wilson of Cattletsburg, KY, and Emma Lee Wilson of East Lynn; and a dear and special friend, Chris Brooks. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

DORIS ADARENE HORAN, 81, of South Point, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018, at her residence. The Fort Gay, W.Va., native was born December 7, 1936, the daughter of the late Milton J. and Vena Aliff Bartram. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Alfred Manning Horan, whom she married October 16, 1954. Doris was a 1953 graduate of Clinton High School in Clinton, Michigan. She was a former accounting clerk for Logan Corporation, and retired in 1992. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Monica Horan; three brothers, William Carmi Blodgett, John Franklin Blodgett Jr., Ray Hoover Bartram; four sisters, Anna Mae Blodgett Treat, Mary Elizabeth Blodgett Price, Lucy Marie Blodgett Jones, Alice Christina Bartram Dick; a grandson, Michael Brandon Horan. She is survived by two sons, Michael Horan of South Point, Ohio and Timothy Horan of Huntington, West Virginia; two brothers, Conrad Allen Bartram of Clinton Michigan, and Milton J. Bartram of Fort Gay, West Virginia; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at noon Friday, February 23, 2018, at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh St., Ironton, with Rev. Terry Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, and visitation will be Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

ROSALEE ALEAN HARDWICK, 96, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 18, 2018. She was born July 18, 1921, in Ceredo, W.Va., a daughter of the late Edgar "Ed" Hazlett and Lula Hannah Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2011, James Samuel Hardwick, and her daughter-in-law, Bertha Hardwick. She was baptized at 12 years old; was one of the oldest members of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo; and was a member of the C-K Homemakers and Fun Agers. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Larry Fowler of Florida and their daughters Kimberly Griffith (Dave) and their children Brandon and Justin Griffith; Angie Dean (Bobby) and their son Caleb Dean; her son, Samuel E. Hardwick and his sons Chris Hardwick (Robin) and Greg Hardwick. Also surviving are her great-great-grandchildren, Aidan and Lillian Griffith. Funeral services will be conducted at First Baptist Church of Ceredo at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2018, with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating. The family will welcome friends at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, W.Va. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

ROSE ANN WELLS WHISMAN, 60, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, February 19, 2018, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Pastor Bill Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Rose was born December 18, 1957, in Huntington, a daughter of Delphia Davis Wells and the late James Arnold Wells. She was a nurse, having worked at University Family Practice. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Wells. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Amanda Hayton; three brothers, James Wells (Sherry), David Wells (Stephanie) and Mark Wells; two sisters, Kimberly Moore (Bruce) and Bertha Ellis (Steve). She is also survived by four grandchildren, Madison, Bryson, Dylan and Easton Hayton; special aunt, Francis Darby; and special friends, Debbie and Peggy. Friends may call 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova.

ROY M. THOMPSON, 76, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 22, 2018. He was born on March 5, 1941 at Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late John and Delcie Jackson Thompson. Also preceding him in death were all of his brothers and sisters, Gladys Holt, Anna Mae Porter, Marie Parsons, Magdalene Rowe, Audra Magner, John Bill Thompson, and Rudolph Thompson. He leaves behind one daughter, Lois Thompson; four sons, Randall Thompson, Billy Thompson, Robert Thompson, and Michael (Tammy) Thompson all of Dunlow; 10 grandchildren, one great grandchild; ex-wife Sally Thompson of Dunlow; special niece Kitty Napier of Genoa, W.Va.; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2018 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Ray Messer Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at the Thompson Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

CARL RAY PERRY, 50, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018. Carl Ray was a U.S. Navy Veteran and metal engineer for S&G Manufacturing. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nathan and Sarah Perry of Dunlow, W.Va., and Ulles and Helen Fox, of Hinton, W.Va. Carl Ray is survived by his father Carl (Charmy) Perry of Parma, Ohio; his mother Judith (Bill) Candow of Brooksville, Fla.; his loving wife of 27 years Rebecca Perry; daughter Danielle (Timmy Coventry) Perry; and his son Shane Perry all of Hilliard, Ohio. Also surviving is his brother Paul (Erin) Perry of Seven Hills, Oh.; sister Stephanie Perry, of Parma, Oh.; mother-in-law Doloris Perry, of Columbus, Oh.; many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the William Perry Cemetery with military honors performed by The American Legion Post 93. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

JOSEPH MANUAL LOMELY JR., 77, of Huntington, husband of Judith Barnett Lomely, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Roger Mooney. Entombment will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. He was born November 23, 1940, in Bakersfield, California, a son of the late Joseph Manual Lomely Sr. and Margaret Raya Lomely. He was a letter carrier with the Huntington US Postal Service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George Lomely. Additional survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Benjamin Lomely and Rene and Julie Lomely; stepdaughter, Destini Delmonico; grandchildren, Nicholas Lomely, Jacob Lomley, Zachary Lomely, Alec Lomely and Keith Lomely; great-granddaughter, Kylie Lomely; sisters-in-law, Marie Lomely and Jackie (C.W.) McCormick; nephew and niece, Damian Lomely and Felicia Avirez; former wife, Rowena Lomely; his best friend, Robert Burton, and friends, Robert Florio, Grant Randan, Judy Elkins, Randy Wiles and family, Emily Shepherd and Dave Stephenson. The family would also like to mention his friends from the US Postal Service and the customers from his postal route. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Help for Animals, PO Box 250, Barboursville, WV 25504, or Little Victories. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com

KAREN PLYMALE KNOWLES, 70, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. She was born in Huntington, W.Va., on July 31, 1947, the daughter of the late Lyle Frederick and Edith Jones Plymale. Karen was a retired Wayne County, W.Va., schoolteacher. She also taught on the Air Force base in Karamursel, Turkey, and Abilene, Texas. Karen was a volunteer at St. Mary's Medical Center in the Radiation Oncology Department. She was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church and sang in the choir. Karen was a former member of Saints Alive Choir at the First Baptist Church, Kenova. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mickey Ray Knowles and a brother-in-law, Jerry Milton Knowles. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kevin Knowles and his special friend Eric McComas, Brian Knowles and his wife Kristin; her brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Susan Plymale; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Drs. William Durwood and Julie Knowles of Webb, Ala., William Archie "Bill" and Diana Knowles of Graceville, Fla., and Linda and James Sims of Columbia, Ala. Karen is also survived by her lifelong best friend, Linda Parsons; special friends Doris Smith and Cora Meade; special cousins Dee McComas and Dr. Eleanor Terry; in addition to a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, great-nephews, great-nieces, cousins and friends. She also leaves behind her beloved pets, Bo and Minnie. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Locust Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Robertson and Rev. Greg Page officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, at Karen's wish, contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38105 or online at https://www.stjude.org/donate. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

LANDO LEONARD GILKERSON JR., 85, of Beech Fork, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at his home. He was born June 19, 1932, to the late Lando and Ruby Queen Gilkerson. His son, Lando Leonard "Lanny" Gilkerson Jr. II, also preceded him in death along with one grandson, Jessy Gilkerson. Leonard started working at age 15 in the mines and later in timber. He then worked in Ohio and Michigan in car factories. A U.S. Army Veteran, Leonard served in Korea as a sergeant in the 21st infantry during the Korean War. He also worked at Terrell Tool and Die and then Connor's Steel until his retirement. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Hope Gilkerson, who has been his caregiver; one son, Tony (Lori) Gilkerson; one daughter, Veronica (Paul) McComas, all of Beech Fork; grandsons, Glenn Gilkerson of Galt, Calif., Tracy Gilkerson of Elk Grove, Calif., and Jeremy McComas of Beech Fork; great-grandchildren, Rachel Stevens of Salt Rock, W.Va., Tom Gilkerson of Connecticut, Brendon Gilkerson and Heyden Gilkerson, both of Galt, Calif. Also surviving are two sisters, Eadris Clay of East Lynn, W.Va., and Jean Adkins of Genoa, W.Va.; brothers-in-law, Harold (Jean) Merritt of Barboursville, Linel Adkins of Lavalette, W.Va., and Freddie (Fannie) Merritt of Xenia, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Willowdean Bing of Barboursville, Barbara (Larry) Ackison of Virginia Beach, Va.; and many friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the VA as well as Kevin Merritt for their care. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Emual Adkins and Delmer Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Gilkerson Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

DORIS HARRIS (NEE PRITT), age 94, passed away. She was the beloved mother of Billie Gene Nichols (Charles), Carolyn Sue Keck and Scott Bennett Harris; cherished grandmother of four and great-grandmother of seven. Doris was a devoted member of Spring Valley Presbyterian Church; she was a member of the church choir and loved to sing. She retired from the National Council on Aging, Washington, D.C., as the Director of Retirement Services. Memorial services will be announced at a later date and will be held at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church, Huntington. Cremation by Busch Crematory (440-842-7800), www.buschcares.com.

DAVID W. SAUNDERS, 62, of Fort Gay, WV went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at his home. David was born October 3, 1955 to the late William and Ettie Saunders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Deborah Saunders. Survivors include his children Shena Stanley (Brian), Sabrina Saunders-Bard (Jeromie), Steven Saunders (Rebecca) and Lisa Martinez (Luis); Step-children Katrina Foo and Chris Foo; grandchildren Katelynn, Wesley, Thomas, Antonio, Jacob, Zoe, Miguel, Shyanne, Breanna, and Ryder; Brothers Burgess Saunders (Sandra) and Thomas Saunders (Belinda); sister Diana Schumate (Ronnie); and Danita Gillman, whom he loved like his own. Visitation will be Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.youngfuneralhomeinc.com. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Saunders.

GEORGE WASHINGTON ALDRIDGE, 77, of Ashland, husband of Versell Blair Aldridge, died Feb. 27, 2018 in St. Mary's Medical Center. He was a retired fire protection specialist with AirGas. There will be a Celebration of Life at 1 p.m. Saturday, New Beginnings Church, 2001 Fort Gay Road, Fort Gay; burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

JOSHUA AARON COLLINS, 37, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away February 28, 2018. He was born January 25, 1981, in Huntington, a son of Kimberly S. Johnson Collins of South Point, Ohio, and the late Harold Lee "Bob" Collins. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Colin Johnson Jr. and Mary Alice "Ricki" Johnson; a cousin, Jacob Thacker; and stepbrother, Joseph Trent Collins. Joshua was a graduate of South Point High School, Class of 1999. He loved to make people laugh. He was an avid fan of the Detroit Lions and loved to spend his spare time fishing and camping with his family. He was an Air Force veteran and worked as a Pharmacy Tech at CVS for eight years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Erin Adkins Collins, and their four-legged children, Bentley, Bella and Bayley; a stepsister, Shelly Ann (Jerrod) Collins of Salt Rock, W.Va.; and the Rev. Glen Randall Adkins and his wife, Rhonda, and family of Erin Adkins Collins. He is also survived by his birth father, Merle A. Sherman; a half-sister, Amanda (Mathew) Venoy of Huntington; stepsister, Suzie Bentley of Huntington; and many special family and friends. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018, at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, Ohio, with The Rev. Dr. I. Mark Connor officiating. Burial will follow at McSweeney Family Cemetery, South Point, Ohio. Friends may visit noon to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.

STEPHEN ALLEN CARPENTER, 42, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Steve worked at the Volunteer Fire Department and attended Wayne Church of God. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Agnes Dillon; paternal Grandmother, Mildred Carpenter; and one uncle, James Dillon. Survivors include his mother, Ladonia Carpenter of Wayne; his father, Michael Carpenter of Huntington, W.Va.; one son, Stephen Michael Carpenter; one sister, Stephanie Carpenter, both of Wayne; his aunts, Marsha Carpenter of Huntington, and Sharon (Jimmy) Fletcher of Lavalette, W.Va.; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.