WENDY MICHELLE WILLIS, 45, of South Point, Ohio, daughter of Connie Bryant of Kenova, died Jan. 3, 2018 in Kenova. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne; burial in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Visitation will be one hour before service at the funeral home.

STEPHANIE C. SEXTON, 68, of Fort Gay, WV died Jan. 3, 2018 at her home. She was born at Mercy Hospital on June 28, 1949 in Columbus, OH, the daughter of Ronald and Mary Dyer Sayre. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Ronald Sayre, and sister Sheila Kerns. She is survived by her sons Shannon (Amy), Jason (Jennifer), Joshua, four grandchildren Kylee, Kara, Kennedy, Natalie Sexton; sister Tammy Hartman; brother Tony Sayre and special friends. Graveside services will be held on Friday Jan. 5th at 3:00 pm at the Hill Cemetery Fort Gay, WV with Rev. Richard Maynard officiating. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

LUTHER "MACK" CAMPBELL, 86, of Fort Gay, W.Va., joined the love of his life, Mickey, as he entered their heavenly home on Jan. 4, 2018, while at home. Mack was born on Feb. 20, 1931, in Glen Hayes, W.Va., the son of the late Sam and Elsie Meade Campbell. He was preceded in death by brothers, Richard, Bill, Kenneth and Teddy Lynn, and sisters, Mildred Kelly and Rose Pratt. He is survived by four daughters and one son, Debbie and Daniel Russell of Wayne, Brenda and Clifford Thompson of Louisa, Ky., Patty and Mike Thompson of Fort Gay, Janey and Tim Campbell of Fort Gay. Additional survivors are his precious grandchildren, Rebecca and Del Crum, Brittany and JP MidKiff, along with great-grandchildren, Hunter and Cody Crum and Abby and Ally Midkiff. He is also survived by a sister, Gladys Holt of Ohio. Mack was a construction worker, retiring from Turman Construction. He was a longtime member of Salt Petre Community Church and the Vinson Masonic Lodge. Mack was a veteran serving in the United States Army. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at the Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky., by Revs. Del Crum, Richard Maynard and Luther Dingess. Burial will follow in the Campbell Family Cemetery, Fort Gay. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky

DONALD RAY ATKINS, 62, of Wayne, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born September 3, 1955, in Huntington, a son of the late Ray and Joan Atkins. One brother, Rick Atkins, also preceded him in death, along with one infant daughter, Lesa Atkins. Donald worked in construction with the AFL-CIO and was a member of the Radnor Church of Christ. Survivors include his children, Toney (Jennifer) Atkins and Melissa Atkins, all of Wayne; two brothers, Ronald Atkins of Huntington and Steve (Okle) Atkins of Radnor, W.Va.; half-sister, Cheryl Hood of Wayne; half-brother, Jim Atkins of Radnor, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Kyler Atkins, Kameron Atkins, Jaci Atkins and Evan Miller; and nieces, nephews, friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2018, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Walker Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

MAXWELL DOYLE BELLOMY, 76, of Prichard WV passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at Kings Daughters Medical Center following a brief illness. Maxwell was born July 5, 1941 at Hubbardstown, WV the son of the late Emery and Pauline Vanhoose Bellomy. He was a retired steelworker for AK Steel. Survivors include his loving wife Judy Sturgill Bellomy; a daughter Susan Stover and husband Kelly of Red Jacket, WV; a son Steven Bellomy and wife Sarah of Prichard; and three grandchildren Chad Higgins, Chet Bellomy, and Billy Willis. Graveside Funeral services will be held on Monday Jan. 8, 2018 at noon at the Hatton Cemetery Centerville Road Prichard WV with Rev. Tony Perry and Rev. Randy Ratliff officiating. Friends may visit the family on Monday from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at the Wilson Funeral Home. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

CARL WILLIAMSON, 77, of Webb Road Crum, WV passed away Friday Jan. 5, 2018 at his home following a long illness. Carl was born Feb. 6, 1940 in Wayne County, the son of the late Mack and Myrtle Copley Williamson. He was a retired coal miner with Marrowbone Development. Survivors include his loving wife Rosetta Copley Williamson; a daughter Loretta Wilkinson and husband Stanley of Virginia; two sons Greg Williamson and wife Lynn andJustin Williamson all of Crum, WV; a grandson Gregory (Leehannah) Williamson; a granddaughter Ashley Wilkinson; and a great granddaughter Jacelynn Williamson; three step grandchildren Jimmy White, Brian White, and Andy White; a sister Annalee (Orville) Evans of Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Sunday Jan. 7, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery Webb, WV. Friends may visit the family on Saturday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Wilson Funeral Home. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

DARRELL RAY PETERS, 66, of Cross Lanes, W.Va., son of Shirley Glenna Thompson Peters of Hurricane, W.Va., died Jan. 6, 2018 in St. Mary's Medical Center. He was a truck driver. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Morris Funeral Home Chapel; burial will follow at the Thompson Family Cemetery, Genoa. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

ALBERTA FAYE HANLON, 84, passed away on January 6, 2018, at the Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Faye was born October 14, 1933, in Wayne County, W.Va., to the late Roy and Polly Maynard. She was also preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, John F. Hanlon; brother, Donald Maynard; sisters, Nina Marcum, Charlene Spaulding and Sue Grimmett; sons, Mike (Pam) Hanlon of Proctorville Ohio, George (Debbie) Hanlon of Noblesville, Ind., James (Pam) Hanlon of Hardeeville, S.C., Charles (Joella) Hanlon of Huntington, W.Va.; daughters, Bonita (Jeff) Hudnall of Lincoln City, Ore., Kathleen (Selby) Litton of Huntington W.Va., and Patricia (Odie) Estep of Willow Wood, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. She was actively involved for many years with the Sacred Heart School and Parrish as a substitute teacher and member of the guild. Faye worked for 28 years as a nurse for Dr. Gilbert Ratcliff Sr. and Dr. Bruce Ratcliff. The family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to all the staff at the Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their kindness, tenderness and well-being of Faye and her family for the past five years. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, followed by the praying of the Rosary. The Funeral Liturgy, officiated by the Reverend Charles McGinnis, will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 12, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by interment at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast. The family will accept flowers, but in lieu of, they request donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association in memorial. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

RAYMOND EDWARD "EDDIE" RANSBOTTOM, 79, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at his residence. Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Grace Gospel Church, Huntington, by Pastor Jerry Matt and Pastor Keith Wiebe Jr. Eddie was born July 21, 1938, in Huntington, the son of the late Raymond Louie and Peggy Waite Ransbottom. He started working at the former Franklin Printing Company in 1956, and became owner in 1973, before retiring after 50 years of service in 2006. He was a 1956 graduate of Huntington High School. He was a former secretary and treasurer of the Printing Pressman Union. He was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran. He was a member of Grace Gospel Church, where he was a member of the Patriots Men's Sunday School Class, a member of the Missions Committee, and former Sunday school teacher and usher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Lee Ransbottom, who was killed in Vietnam. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Carla Ransbottom; a son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Lori Ransbottom of Lebanon, Ohio; a daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Bruce Thompson of Lavalette, W.Va.; nine grandchildren, Lauren, Rachel, Carinne, Maddie, Luke, Brooke, Cole, Carie and Chana; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Garee and Mary Ransbottom of Huntington, W.Va., and David and Suzann Ransbottom of Lavalette, W.Va.; nieces and nephews include Aimee, Lisa, Mickee, David and Joshua; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends may call from noon until service time Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the church. American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, W.Va., will conduct military rites. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mission Fund of Grace Gospel Church, P. O. Box 9128, Huntington, WV 25704. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family.

WILBURN CAUDILL, age 80, of Fort Gay, WV born August 14, 1937 died January 6, 2018. Born in Johnson County KY to the late Elder Frank Caudill and Elva Pennington Caudill, he was also preceded in death by two sons Garfield and Adrian Dillon, one grandson Tommy Wholesinger, three brothers Lacy, Verlie, and Herbert Caudill; three sisters Annabell Peck, Ermie McCormick, and Ruth Newsome. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Dixie Lee Block Caudill of Fort Gay, WV; a brother Alvie Caudill of Louisa, KY; as well as his three daughters Brenda Winters (Roger) of South Point, OH, Linda Stillwell (Billy Skeens) of Fort Gay, WV, and Debbie Caudill (Eddie) of Fort Gay, WV; also survived by two sons Wilburn Caudill Jr. (Cindy) of South Point, OH and Joseph Lee Dillon of Barboursville, WV; he also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 9 great great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews and friends. Wilburn was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of the Hurricane United Baptist Church in Boones Camp, KY. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday Jan. 9, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home with Elder David Baldwin and Elder David Trimble officiating. Burial will follow in the Caudill Cemetery Fort Gay, WV. Friends may visit the family on Monday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

EDNA LOUISE JENKINS, 60, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2017 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born May 23, 1957 at Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Virgil and Kathleen McCloud. Her husband, Charles Jenkins, Sr., also preceded her in death along with 20 siblings. Edna was a homemaker and a member of the Wayne Church of God. She leaves behind on daughter, Rose (Rodney) Frazier of Ft. Gay, W.Va.,; four sons, Charles Ray (Kim) Jenkins Jr. of Huntington, Mose Jenkins of Oklahoma, Marcle Jenkins of Eddyville, Ky., and Marcle Jenkins Jr. of Wayne; five grandchildren, Charlie, Shelby, Hannah, Emily, and Marshall; three great grandchildren, Rylee, Xander, and Romy; special friend Peggy Adams of South Point, Ohio, who was like a sister; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention. Private services will be held for the family. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

FRANK DORSEY of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Ben Chambers and Minister Bob McGlone. He was born in Calhoun, Ga., the son of the late Douglas and Jessie Crump Dorsey. He was retired manager of the downtown Huntington Postal Station where he was also personnel officer and customer service representative. He was a 60-year member of Crescent Lodge #32 AF&AM of Ceredo, where he was past master and secretary for 23 years. A 10-year member of the Wayne County Board of Education, 12-year member of the Huntington Park and Recreation District, member of the Board of Directors WCCS, Inc., Wayne County, president of the Westmoreland Apartments Inc., former member of Marshall University Medical School Institutional Review Board, member and deacon at Vinson Memorial Christian Church and volunteer at the Huntington VA Medical Center for 21 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in WWII. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wilda Aliff Dorsey; and two brothers, Cale and Douglas Dorsey. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Priscilla and Scott Lofsness of Maple Grove, Minn., and Frances and Randy Ward of Huntington, W.Va.; two grandchildren and spouses, Randall Shawn and Tiffany Ward and Aaron Nicholas and Amber Ward; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Geneva Hulsey of Calhoun, Ga. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the Reger Funeral Home. American Legion Post 93 will conduct military rites. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com

NOLAN WALTER SPENCE, 57, of Genoa, W.Va., widower of Sonya Spence, died Jan. 7, 2018. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne; burial at Community Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home to help assist with arrangements.

GERTRUDE SPAULDING HURST, 92, of South Point, Ohio formerly of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home, with Pastor Cullin Cheffer officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Gertrude was born January 17, 1925, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Floyd and Grace Prince Spaulding. She was a former manager of Long's Parkette and was a member of the 20th Street Baptist Church in Kenova. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Claude Randy Hurst; two daughters, Sandra Webb Pauley and Audrey Ward, and two brothers, Roy Spaulding Sr., and George Spaulding. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa Mount (Dewayne); one son and daughter-in-law, Claude Hurst Jr. (Marvine); two brothers, Boyd Spaulding (Ester) and Dave Spaulding (Ming); nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

KARI ANNETTE VAUGHN-ALBRIGHT, 53, of Huntington, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2018, at Ridgelawn Memorial Park by Pastor Keith Watters. She was born January 8, 1964, in Huntington, a daughter of Elmer and Lila Allen Vaughn of Wayne. She was a graduate of Wayne High School, Marshall University and Fontbount University, St. Louis, Mo. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Charli Albright; one son, Vaughn Albright; one brother, Todd Vaughn and his wife, Teresa, of Frederick, Md., and their children, Zoe and Logan; sister-in-law, Anita Campbell and her husband, Clyde, and their children, Dale and Michael; brother-in-law, Charlie Albright and his children, Samantha and Abigail. Visitation will be after 1:30 p.m. at Ridgelawn Memorial Park Abby of Remembrance Mausoleum. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

HESTER IRENE CRABTREE, 85, of Huntington, widow of Carl Crabtree Jr., died Jan. 8, 2018 in St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Prince of Peace Freewill Baptist Church; burial in Crabtree Cemetery, Wayne County. Visitation will be two hours before service Saturday at the church. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.regerfh.com.

IRIS KATHLEEN "KITTEN" VANCE, 89, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Verdunville, W.Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 8, 2018, at Wyngate of River's Edge in Proctorville, Ohio. She was born July 19, 1928, at Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ira G. and Rosa Maynard Copley. Kitten was a longtime member of the Maryetta United Baptist Church at Verdunville, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Vance, great-grandson, Brian Steven Robinson, and her brothers, Lloyd, Silas and Wilbur Copley, as well as three infant siblings, Teddy, Yorkie and Sylvester Copley. Survivors include her children, Otto W. (Sue) Vance of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Danny (Barbara) Vance of Huntington, W.Va., Carolyn Rose "Sissy" (Steve) Robinson of Charleston, W.Va., and Sheila Ann (Mike) Mills of Princeton, W.Va.; grandchildren, Tony (Te-Te) Vance, Robert (Charlotte) Vance, Christy (Jeff) Faucette, Catherine Frye, Steven (Lori Beth) Robinson, Matthew Mills and Melissa (David) Palmer; brother, Sam (Myra) Copley of Ohio; 14 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018, at the Maryetta United Baptist Church with Rev. Lonnie Gore and Rev. Tony Vance officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, W.Va. Pallbearers will be Tommy Vance, Boyd Vance, Tony Vance, Robert Vance, Steven Robinson and Jeff Faucette. Honorary pallbearers are Aaron Rice, James Rice, Ronnie Vance and Randy Skeens. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at Maryetta United Baptist Church. Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the Vance family.

WILLIAM HENRY "BILL" BRONOSKY, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on January 10, 2018. Bill was born on April 12, 1931, to the late Gordon and Marcella Bickar Bronosky. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rose Mary Theuring Bronosky; a sister, Margaret Ann (Donald) Brooks; a brother, John Edward Bronosky and fiancee Susie Rogers; a sister, Evelyn Rose (Robert) Polacek; a son, William Joseph (Maria) Bronosky; a daughter, Diane Marie (Christopher) Setter; a daughter, Paula Michelle (Robert) Bruce; a daughter, Mary Regina (Donald) Bates; six grandchildren, Benjamin, David, Bridget, Nathan, Lindsay and Jenna; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a nephew, Christopher Scott Bronosky, and sister-in-law, Helen Carol "Susie" Starras Bronosky. Bill honorably served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and enjoyed a 35-year career with IBM. Bill faithfully dedicated his free time to family, church and community. He will be missed. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Reger Funeral Home. A Funeral Liturgy will commence at 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church by Father Paul Yuenger, followed by Right of Committal at Spring Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, Our Lady of Fatima Parish School or St. Joseph Catholic High School. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

ARTHUR PARSONS, 92, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va., following a brief illness. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Arthur was born on December 26, 1925, to Samuel and Nary Parsons, who both have preceded him in death. Arthur was a WWII Army veteran, 70th Infantry Division. He was employed for more than 30 years at Aristech Corporation and retired from that company as a Control Room Operator. He was a Past Master of the Buena Vista Masonic Lodge #60, Whites Creek, and a member of the Scottish Rites, VFW, The American Legion and the DAV. He was Baptist by faith. In addition to his parents, Arthur was preceded in death by five brothers, Everett Parsons, Frank Parsons, William David Parsons, Earl Parsons and Sylvester Parsons. Arthur is survived by his wife of 71 years, Imogene Damron Parsons; two sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur Eugene and Linda Parsons and Terry and Betty Parsons; one daughter, Rita Parsons Byrd; five grandchildren, Scott Parsons, Joseph Parsons, Jacob Parsons, Kristen Byrd and Rachel Byrd; four great-grandchildren, Claire Parsons, Levi Parsons, Natalie Parsons and Meredith Parsons. Arthur is also survived by one sister, Blanche Stiltner (Wade) of Wayne, W.Va. Arthur was an avid Griswald Cast Iron collector and enjoyed flea marketing with his best friend and son, Eugene. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., with Mack Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial will follow in the Peaceful Gardens Cemetery, Genoa, W.Va. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the Huntington VA Medical Center for their many years of invaluable care to our father/husband.

WANDA ESKINS, 82, of Ashland, Ky., formerly of Huntington, widow of Paul Eskins, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at England Hill Freewill Baptist Church, Catlettsburg, Ky., by Pastor Willie May and Chaplain Jim Smedley. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. She was born September 17, 1935, a daughter of the late Fed McCoy Sr. and Carrie Jude McCoy. She was a homemaker. Wanda was a dedicated woman after God's own heart and she attended England Hill Freewill Baptist Church, Catlettsburg, Ky. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, four brothers and four sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia and Pamela; grandchildren, Bub, Nathan, Jeremy; a wonderful granddaughter, Carrie; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers; four sisters; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Reger Funeral Home and from 1 p.m. until service time Monday at the England Hill Freewill Baptist Church, Catlettsburg, Ky. Full obituary can be found at www.regerfh.com.

RICKY ALLEN BALL, 58, of Wayne, husband of Suzanne Ball, died Jan. 11, 2018 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was retired from Ballard's Farm. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel; burial at Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

KRISTIE D. WARD, of Kenova, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018, at her residence. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Beard Mortuary, with Rev. Edwin S. Harper officiating. Burial will follow at Miller Memorial Park, Miller, Ohio. She was born June 3, 1964, in Huntington. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffery Darrell Sadler; and her mother, Diana Sue Collins Kingery. She is survived by her husband, Ron Ward; a daughter, Kirissa Ward at home; her father, Darrell (Lynette) Black of Huntington; two sisters, Ashley Black of Huntington and Mitzie Black of Greenbottom, W.Va.; grandchildren, Dagan Grieco, Hattie and Lillian Sadler; stepdaughter, Casey Ward of Athalia, Ohio; mother-in-law, Barbara J. Ward of Athalia; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins; and a special friend, Diane Deal. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to help toward funeral expenses. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Beard Mortuary.

RHONDA ANN MERRITT MEDDINGS, 53, of Wayne, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2018, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2018, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Devin Olachea officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. She was born on October 6, 1964, in Huntington, a daughter of Jack Donald and Anna B. Russell Wellman of Wayne. She was a Deputy Clerk for the Wayne County Courthouse and was a member of the Wayne United Methodist Church. Rhonda Ann was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend to many. She was the backbone of her family, especially her two boys whom were everything to her, and she to them. Rhonda was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 22 years, Randy Merritt; and blessed with three years with second husband, Steve Meddings. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her two sons, Zachary Scott Merritt and wife Nikki and Randall "Seth" Merritt, all of Wayne; beloved dog, Cooper; one brother, Jeffrey Donald Wellman of Catlettsburg, Kentucky; her mother and father-in-law, Hugh and Donna Merritt; brothers-in-law, Chris Merritt and Richie Merritt and wife Tonya; sister-in-law, Marlena Merritt; nephew, Nick Wellman and wife Amanda; her loving extended Meddings family; special cousin, Todd Elliott and wife Angie; and a host of nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. Though she had too many friends to mention, she would want each and every one of them to know how much she loved and cared about them. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

ALVINA LORAINE LOWE MAYNARD, 63, formerly of Wayne County, died Jan. 12, 2018. Catawba Funeral Home, Hickory, N.C., is assisting her family.

DONALD VICTOR SMITH, 89, of Kenova, WV passed away on January 12, 2018 at St. Mary= s Medical Center. He was born September 30, 1928 in Kenova, WV; a son of Elmo Smith and Dolly Hutchinson Smith. He was the owner of Smith= s Garage having served the Kenova community for many years and was a deacon of Washington Baptist Church in Huntington. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother who raised him, Nellie Smith; his first wife, Joyce Annette Cobb-Webb Smith; his children: Dennis Lee Smith, John Hobart Smith and Lesa Dawnetta Smith Hager; and his siblings: Bill Smith, Tom Smith and Jack Smith. He leaves behind to mourn his loss, his wife, Judy Ann Bocook Smith; his children, Donald K. Smith (Rose Marie) and Kathy Hester (A Doc@ ); his grandchildren: Shonda Bird (Michael), Becky Barker (David), Denise Sandelin (Paul), Jennifer Hamilton (Craig), Sherrie Hensley (Jeff), Lori Malone (Wayne), Renae Smith, Jenae Smith, Joey Vagott and Kara Maynard (Matt); his 41 great and great-great grandchildren; his step-children, Cathy Weaver (Becky) and Harold Weaver; his siblings: Arthur Smith (Sharon), Rosemary Clibon (Michael), Opal Elkins (Al), Patty Honacher and Sue Ellen Christian (Eddie); and his sister-in-law, Mary Lou Smith. A memorial service for Donald will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Washington Baptist Church in Huntington, WV with Pastor Jackson Collins officiating. Condolences may be expressed to family below.