LOIS JEAN "TOOTS" ADKINS, 74, of Wayne, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 1, 2018. She was born September 17, 1944, in Wayne, a daughter of the late Harlan and Clara Davis Adkins. Her husband, Joe Thomas Adkins, also preceded her in death, along with brothers, Tommy Adkins, Gerald "Sluefoot" Adkins, Glenn Adkins, Oscar Adkins, Richard "Dickie" Adkins and infant Jimmy Adkins; sisters, Faye Nance and Jane Dillon; and granddaughter, Karri Adkins. Toots was a lifelong homemaker and a member of Booton Millers Fork United Baptist Church. She leaves behind her husband, Herbert Adkins; her children, Tammy (Ray) Pelfrey, Tim (Tammy) Adkins, Paul Adkins, Leeroy Adkins, all of Wayne, and Leon Adkins of Toledo, Ohio; grandchildren, Sam Runyon, Shara Talbert, Shelton Adkins, Makayla Fetty, Anthony Adkins and Jaden Adkins; three great-grandchildren, Emma, Forrest and Thomas. Also surviving are two brothers, Wendall Adkins and David Adkins; special friend, Lula Porter; dear friends and neighbors from Holy Cross Monastery; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends too numerous to mention. The family would like to thank all who called, visited and sent food for your love and support during her illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2018, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor A.J. Perry and Brother Johnny Gilkerson officiating. Burial will follow in the Adkins Family Cemetery, Millers Fork, W.Va. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Rev. 14:13 "And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them."

HENRY LEE "POOCH" CLAY, 71, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born December 4, 1946 in West Hamlin, West Virginia, a son of the late Ancil and Mary Adkins Clay. Two brothers, Roger Clay and Tony Clay, also preceded him in death along with one sister, Shirley Poole. He leaves behind one sister, Doris Wilson of Genoa, W.Va.; two brothers, Eugene "Curly" Clay and his wife Brenda of Wayne, and Robert Clay and his wife Teresa of East Lynn; his beloved dog Maebell; and friends and family too numerous to mention. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Ancil Clay Cemetery with the procession leaving Johnson Tiller Funeral Home at 10:15 a.m.

ALBERTA QUEEN, 83, of Huntington, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, November 5, 2018, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Brother Glen Kiah Williamson and Rev. Greg Page officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memorial Gardens, Huntington. She was born on August 28, 1935, a daughter of the late Jarrett R. Maynard and Gracie Perry Maynard. She previously worked as a cook for 20th Street Bank and Tri-State Airport Restaurant. Alberta was a member of Philadelphia United Baptist Church where she enjoyed participating in the Helping Hands Ministry. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Curtis; two brothers, Gene and Clyde Maynard; and a sister, Almedith Workman. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Ball (Raymond) of Huntington and Teresa Queen-Hadley of St. Petersburg, Florida; three grandchildren, Matthew Ball (Eva), Michelle Epling and Sara Hadley; great-grandchildren, Skyler and Scarlett Ball and Braxton and Kaleigh Epling; six sisters, Flora Maynard (Tennis) of Deland, Florida, Thelma Baisden (Millard), Lula Meade (Ronnie) and Gloria Maynard, all of Huntington, Delilah Grunloh of Tennessee and Diane Rowe (Thurman) of Lavalette, W.Va.; four brothers, Lloyd Maynard of Tampa, Florida, Glenn Maynard (Mimi) of Kenova, E.J. Maynard (Hazel) of Margate, Florida, and Dewey Maynard (Gail) of Huntington; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. A special thank you to caregivers sister-in-law, Mimi Maynard, and sister, Gloria Maynard, for all the love and care given to our precious Mother. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of Huntington, 1101 Sixth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701, or Philadelphia United Baptist Church, Beech Fork Road, Lavalette, WV 25535. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

PAMELA JEWELL ADKINS, 61, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 2, 2018. She was born June 8, 1957, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Edward "Bug" Adkins and Mary Virginia Watts Adkins. Pamela was a homemaker and member of the Laurel Free Will Baptist Church. Her brothers, Timothy, Orvelle and Thurman Ray Adkins, also preceded her in death, along with a dear friend, Boo Boo Ramey. Survivors include a daughter, Julia Nichole Adkins and fiance Michael Simpson, and a son, John Hunter Adkins, all of Wayne, W.Va.; the father of her children, Johnny Pete Adkins; two sisters, Martha Ada Maynard of Lavalette, W.Va., Sharon Elizabeth Thompson of Wayne, W.Va.; four brothers, Braxton Hatten Adkins of Huntington, W.Va., Charles Edward Adkins of Dunlow, W.Va., Joseph Kent Adkins of Wayne, W.Va., Noah Arthur Adkins of Wayne, W.Va.; a granddaughter, Keira Brea Adkins and her mother Pamela Dawn Steele; and her mother-in-law, Julia Marie Adkins. A celebration of her life will be conducted at noon Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Laurel Free Will Baptist Church, Wayne, W.Va.

ALDENA MAE OSBURN, 78, of Lavalette, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2018. Aldena was the daughter of Herman Bradford and Evelyn Ross. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Samuel Osburn, her parents, and brothers, Clyde, Leonard and Gary Ross, and sister, Essivie Ross. Aldena is survived by five children: daughters, Vicki (Ron) Tabor, Kimberly (Carl Vernon) Adkins and Valarie (Robert) Webb, and two sons, John (Brenda) and Samuel Joseph (Marci) Osburn. She is the grandmother of eight grandchildren, John-Carl (Marissa) Adkins, Krista Webb, Christopher (Emily) Adkins, Kayli (Aaron) Layton, Mason Osburn, Carli Alden Adkins, Maddie and Maxwell Osburn. Surviving siblings are Betty Queen, Roger Ross and Larry Ross. Aldena was the owner of Monty's Pizza for fourteen years in Chesapeake, Ohio. During that time, every Thanksgiving she would prepare a grand dinner and close the restaurant to serve the community a free dinner in appreciation for being her customers and for others in need. In her earlier days, Aldena, a deacon's wife, volunteered for numerous jobs such as the church's secretary, treasurer, Sunday School teacher and youth group leader and was responsible for the baking of the unleavened bread for the Lord's table. In the school setting, she was a substitute teacher, served as homeroom mother and for numerous years held the office of the PTA president, overseeing fundraising for the school's needs. One major fundraiser provided new blinds, trays and tableware for the school cafeteria. If someone needed a task completed, Aldena was the one to ask. As a grandmother, all of her grandchildren loved her dearly. She had a close, personal relationship with each one and provided support and encouragement in those areas for each grandchild. Whether playing board games, laser tag, "snow monsters," building forts and largely designed Hot Wheel tracks, reading and creating princess stories, and beach time each summer, Mamaw made the time adventurous! She was everyone's cheerleader with all the encouragement she provided along with Scripture to validate each task. Elder John Anderson Osburn, her son, will be officiating the funeral. Aldena will be laid to rest beside her husband of 26 years at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, 5547 W. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. Services will be held at Chapman's Mortuary in Huntington, W.Va., on November 9, 2018, at 2 p.m. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. before the service begins. Pallbearers will be John Adkins, Chris Adkins, Aaron Layton, Robert Webb, Ron Tabor, Carl Adkins, John Osburn and Sam Osburn. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

CHARLES HAMMOND, 77, of Fort Gay, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 5, 2018. Charles was born May 4, 1941 to the late Eveline Bolden. Survivors include his children Matthew Thompson, JoAnne Perry, Melinda Moore, Randy Thompson, and Josephine Gillam; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Glenhayes Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 9, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Glenhayes Baptist Church with Pastor Ron Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Thompson Cemetery at Vinson Branch. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Hammond.

JACK PORTER, 82, of Genoa, WV passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at his home. Jack was born March 4, 1936 in Genoa, West Virginia to the late Walter and Lizzie Thompson Porter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Nebert, Thurman, and Frank Porter, and three sisters, Vangie Pratt, Ethel Adkins, and Ruth Rice. He is survived by his wife, Jenny Porter, four sons, Phillip Porter, Leonard (Tammy) Porter, Randolph (Tracy) Porter, Darren (Rebecca) Porter, one daughter, Kimberly (Roger) Rowe, thirteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was a sawmill operator and member of the Wilson Chapel Free Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Wilson Funeral Home with Brothers Limuel Little and Mack Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial will follow in the Adkins & Browning Cemetery. Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, November 7 after 6:00 PM at Wilson Funeral Home. All care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

CHARLES E. ISAACS, 78, of East Lynn, husband of Donna Isaacs, died November 6, 2018. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.

ROMAINE BOWENS, 93, of Louisa, Ky., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at her home. Romaine was born August 7, 1925 in Wayne County, WV to the late Lawrence and Hazel (Copley) Chaffin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Howard Bowens; sons Willis Bowens and Willie Bowens; sisters Ethel Harless, Ruth Endicott, Eula Grace Chaffin, and Wanda Gaye Hodge; and brothers Garland Chaffin and Lloyd Chaffin. Survivors include her children Ronnie (Belle) Bowens of Fort Gay, WV, Judy (Truman) Evans of Louisa, KY, Wilfred Bowens of Louisa, KY, Teresa (Dale) Parsons of Louisa, KY and James (Mindy) Bowens of Paducah, KY; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; sisters Delsa Evans of Ohio, Shirley Gartin of Louisa, KY and Beulah Chaffin of Ohio; and brothers Charles Chaffin of Ohio, Wilkie Chaffin of Wayne County, and Jim Chaffin of Wayne County. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Young Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Charlie Acord, Brother Noah Robertson and Brother Darin Fetherolf officiating. Burial will follow in the Copley Cemetery in Webb, WV. Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at the Young Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Ms. Bowens.

REBECCA SMITH, of Wayne, born on October 11, 1954, was called to Heaven on November 6, 2018. She is the mother of Aletha Smith and Bobby Smith (Mada); companion of Chris Fugate; grandmother of Errika, Amber, Amanda, Isaiah, Anthony, and Dallas; great-grandmother of Jordan and Skylar; sister to Brenda Benedict (Jim) and Connie Broze (Alan); loving aunt to many. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Ona Fay Smith; brothers, Donald and Roger Smith; and nephews, Marvin Lee Smith and Keith Smith. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. Visitation will be held from noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the Smith Cemetery, East Lynn, WV.

ERNEST MABORN COFFELT, 45, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. He was born on July 13, 1973 in Jackson, Mich. Ernie spent 16 years working as a cook at Outback Steakhouse. His mother Patricia Coffelt preceded him in death along with one sister Shawna Coffelt; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Whicker, and Stasia and Maborn Coffelt; and great niece and nephew Elaina Vergot and Michael Vergot. He leaves behind his father Charles Coffelt of Wayne; one sister Stasia Coffelt of Jackson, Mich.; children Ashlie Taylor Burgess, Ethan, and Justin; grandchildren, Aria J. Monday, Shaylynn L. Monday, and Charlette R. Gillmore; nephews, Shawn Talbert, Peyton Talbert, and Alan Agena; niece June Vergot; great niece and nephew Maggie Inman and Braylon Agena; girlfriend Heather Evans of Huntington, W.Va.; and family and friends too numerous to mention. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Contributions to assist the family can be made by selecting the Appeal For Donations tab on this page. A celebration of Ernie's life will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2018 at his father's house at 411 River Street, Wayne, West Virginia. Friends and family are invited to bring pictures, memories, and a dish to share.

MELISSA DAWN EFFINGHAM, 53, of Kenova, wife of William "Charlie" Effingham, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born September 10, 1965, in Huntington, daughter of Raleigh Joe and Janet Davis Sowder. Missy finished her courageous battle with cancer on this earth and is now with her first-born daughter, Hanna Marie, alongside their Heavenly Father. She was a member of the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Kenova and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 159 of Whites Creek. In addition to a daughter, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Roy and Frances Ray Davis; and her paternal grandparents, Barnett and Suse Sowder. Survivors in addition to her parents and her husband include her loving daughter, Abigail Grace Effingham and fiance Brendan Gozowsky and the rest of her family whom she loved dearly; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mendy and Chuck Bays, Michelle and Eric Adkins; a niece, Morgan Adkins; nephews include Willie and Paige Bays, Cody and Arianna Bays, D.J. and Savannah Bays; nine great-nieces and -nephews; and an uncle and aunt, Donald and Paula Davis. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Scott Byard at 2 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2018, at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time on Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

LILLIE MAE DAVIS WILLIS, 79, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, at Heritage Center in Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va., with Rev. John Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Riggs Cemetery. Lillie was born April 6, 1939, in Prichard, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jess and Elizabeth Riggs Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Tipton Willis; a cherished baby, Larry Tipton Willis Jr.; and a sister, Verna Hamilton. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Paul Davis (Shirley); two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Hilda Willis Tollison and Gladys Willis Roush (John); one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Homer Dale Willis (Renee); a goddaughter, Venus Holmes (Bob); and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Monday, November 12, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

MICHAEL M. BANKSTON, 71, of Bluffton, S.C., died Nov. 10, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1947, in Atlanta, Ga., to Ted and Jackie (nee Mobley) Bankston. Mike was a teacher and coach for both football and wrestling for over 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Joy Bankston; three sons, Jason and spouse Rastina of Kenova, W.Va., Adam of Williamson, W.Va., and Matt and his wife Nora of Atlanta, Ga.; his brothers, David of Atlanta, Ga., and Kim of Nashville, Tenn. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Rick and Craig. Mike will be honored during the week of Marshall University's 2019 Homecoming in Huntington, W.Va.

CHARLES ANDREW JOHNSON, 68, of Webb, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at his home. Charles was born on August 11, 1950 in Horse Creek to the late Thomas and Frances Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Curt Johnson and his sisters Betty Copley, Ethel Ratcliff, Vicie Chaffin, and Shirley Johnson. Charles was retired from the Railroad and was baptized on October 22, 2018. Surviving are his wife Brenda Johnson; children Jeffrey David Jude, Sonya Belt, Christy Johnson, Charles (Mindi) Johnson, Brittany (Jeremy) Block, JoAnn Salmons, and Shirley Jude; grandchildren Jillian Belt, Ryan Belt, Keaton Johnson, Kaden Johnson, Briar May, Bailee Belt, Lucas Block, Kristan Johnson, Brynlee May, and Eli Block; brothers David Johnson and Phillip Johnson; and sister Doris Thompson. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Webb Community Church with Brother Josh Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery. Friends may visit the family from 6:00 PM Tuesday, November 13 until time of service on Thursday at Webb Community Church. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Johnson.

DOLORES ANN BARTRAM, 86, of Fort Gay, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Dolores was born on December 10, 1931 in Fort Gay, WV to the late Ruth Hoy and Claude Paul Lampert. Dolores worked for several years in Mansfield before leaving a returning to West Virginia. She later retired from Therma-Disc in Mansfield after 17 years of service. Dolores was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. Dolores would do anything for everyone. She took care of every one. Every one that knew her loved her. Dolores was beautiful inside and out. Dolores was a faithful member of Bartram Chapel and Oak Grove Church in Fort Gay, WV until she moved back to Mansfield. In Mansfield she attended Dean Road Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Jackson Bartram; her son David Michael Bartram; her brother Donald Lampert and her sister Doreen. Dolores leaves behind her sons Ed (Shirlene) Bartram, Jack (Dawn) Bartram, and Jeff (Melanie) Bartram, all of Mansfield; grandchildren Greg (Deanne) Bartram, Holli (Matt) Blazey, Crystal (Jason) McCabe, Billy, and Nickolaus (Carolyn) Abers; numerous great grandchildren; and brothers and sister in laws Dole Ray (Kay) Lampert, Doug (Kathy) Lampert, Dorval (Johanna) Lampert, Sam (Corrine) Lampert; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Hospice of North Central Ohio for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy take form of donations to Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1050 Dauch Drive, Ashland, OH 44805. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 16, 2018 at Noon at Bartram Chapel with Brother Mack Cyrus officiating. Burial will follow in the Frasher Cemetery in Fort Gay. Friends may visit the family on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Young Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Ms. Bartram.

TERRY R. FLUTY, 61, of Louisa, Ky., formerly of Fort Gay, WV earned his heavenly wings on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 2:47 AM and is now peacefully resting at the feet of Jesus. Terry was born December 16, 1956 to the late Carl and Betty Fluty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Tom Harrison, Sedella Judd Fluty, Floyd and Carrie Patterson Dillon; and his brother Robert Allen Fluty. Surviving are his loving wife Donna Bartram Fluty; his children Andrea (David) Meloche of Randleman, NC, Richard Aaron (Hope) Fluty of Louisa, and Gregory Allen Fluty, of Louisa; and his grandbabies, who were the light of his eye and the one thing that brought a smile to his face, Gage Fluty, Declan Fluty, and Emma Meloche; brothers Carl Thomas "Buck" (Pat) Fluty and Larry Lee (Roslynn) Fluty; and sister Barbara (Bob) Leis; and two honorary grandsons Kevin and Austin (Bub) Mullett whom he loved dearly, and so many co-workers and fishing buddies and friends too numerous to count. Terry attended New Life Outreach in Fort Gay, WV and was the former president of the Louisa Bass Club. He was a retired Bridge Inspector for CSX. Friends may visit the family on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Young Funeral Home. A memorial service with graveside rights will be held at a later date.

ETHEL ADKINS, 81, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born December 30, 1936, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Otto and Delcie Merritt. Several brothers and sisters also preceded her in death. Ethel retired from Ballard's Farm with 38 years of service and attended Harmony Freewill Baptist Church. She leaves behind her loving husband, Jay Adkins; stepdaughter, Kim (Chuck) Holley of Kenova, W.Va.; several brothers and sisters; and many friends. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2018, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Dillon officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

ROGER DALE BREWER, 67, of Prichard, W.Va., went to his Heavenly Home on November 13, 2018. Roger was born to the late Lillian "Sis" Spaulding Brewer and William "Bill" Brewer on Nov. 23, 1950. Roger was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Estelle Thompson Baisden, father-in-law, George Burgess Baisden, and brother, Hershel Brewer. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Sally Baisden Brewer; daughters, Lori (Clifton) Ratcliff and Melissa (Adam) Adkins; and his grandchildren who were the light of his world, Evan, Jared and Logan Ratcliff and Alissa, TJ and Kaden Adkins; and a special hunting buddy and nephew, Taylor Brewer. Survivors also include siblings, Lula Belle Justice, Darrell (Etta) Brewer, Joe Brewer, Ava (Carl) Hardwick, Charles (Fontella) Brewer. Roger was a lifelong coon hunter, a hardworking gardener, an AEP retiree who would drop everything to help family or a friend in need. He was a longtime member and trustee of the Big Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church. Roger leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, AEP buddies, friends and an entire church family who will all miss him daily. 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky., with Rev. Tony Perry and Rev. Randy Ratcliffe officiating. Burial will follow in the Endicott Cemetery at Fort Gay, W.Va. Friends may visit the family on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of McKenzie Sha Brewer. Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.

ELOISE ANN MARCUM, 85, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018, in The Village at Riverview, Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Steve Hinkle. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born September 3, 1933, in Dunlow, W.Va., a daughter of the late Troy and Mabel Marcum Maynard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence J. Marcum; one brother, Howard Maynard; and one sister, Garnet Maynard. She is survived by three nieces, Carol Barker, Judy Lewis and Mabel Stroud; four nephews, Dennis Maynard, Garland Maynard, Troy Maynard and Dwight Maynard; special friends, Louis Gibson and Sherry Terry-Page; and a host of other special friends and family. 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.

THELMA PRATT, 73, of Fort Gay, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Thelma was born August 22, 1945 in Hardy, KY to the late Clifford and May Scott. She graduated from Fort Gay High School and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Sam Pratt; her children Carlos Louis Pratt, Donald Ray Pratt and Anne Marie Pratt; and her brothers Jerry Scott, Melvin Scott, James Scott, and David Scott. Surviving are her children Greg (Rose) Pratt and James (Kristi) Pratt; grandchildren Clay Pratt, Natalie Pratt, Ivy Pratt, Tiffany Pratt, Justin (Ashley) Pratt, Brittany Bryant, Chris Bryant, Josie Pratt, Olivia Pratt, Brandon Pratt, Adam Pratt, Joseph Pratt, Carlos (Libby) Pratt III, Sarah Ross, and Alison Ross; great grandchildren Conner Pratt, Daisy Douitt, Braelyn Pratt, and Dustin Pratt; and sisters Betty Rotenberry and Stella Stevens. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Scott Family Cemetery in Fort Gay, WV with Pastor Scott Riffle officiating. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Ms. Pratt.

CURTIS RAY ROBERTS, 65, of Huntington, died Nov. 15, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was an employee of Christ Temple Church. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Christ Temple Church; burial at Mount Vernon Cemetery. www.hensonandkitchen.com.

ELSIE MAE ROSS, 92, of Kenova, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Jerry Matt on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. Elsie was born on November 3, 1926, in Lincoln County, W.Va., to the late James Chilton and Dora Ethel Justice Mounts. Elsie was a member of Grace Gospel Church for 53 years. She worked at Owens-Illinois as a glass inspector for 36 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Ross. Elsie is survived by her daughter, Sandra Bea Ross; grandchildren, Teresa Wardlow (Perry), Tonya Tolson (Bryan); great-grandchildren, Chandler Ross Wardlow, Kalah Wardlow Brown, Madalyn Wardlow, Tyson Tolson; great-great-grandchildren, Leona Brown, Eleanor Brown; sisters, Betty Adkins, Rosalie Herbert, Urna Donahue (Jerry); and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

MILDRED "MILLIE" HORN, 96, of South Point, Ohio, widow of John Horn, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018, in Heartland of Riverview, South Point, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018, at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio. Millie was born on July 28, 1922, in Wayne County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Steele McKee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two daughters, Janice Snell and Cheryl Lycans. She is survived by her grandchildren, Beverlee, Brent and Bryan Blair, Anthony Lycans and Angela Gue, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Wilmont Snell. Mildred Horn, affectionately called "Millie" by all who knew her, devoted much of her life to helping friends and neighbors in her community. When there was a death in her South Point Baptist Church family, she immediately began cooking her locally famous country steaks along with other food to take to the home of the grieving family. Mildred Lee Horn was always thinking of others first, and that is her legacy. Friends may call from noon until service time on Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

BOBBE DEANE QUEEN, age 89, of Wayne, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2018, in Huntington Health and Rehabilitation, Huntington, West Virginia. Bobbe Queen was born in Wayne, West Virginia, and the daughter of the late Jay and Elsie Deane. She will be deeply missed by daughters, Patricia J. Acton of the Villages, Fla., and Belinda G. McKay of Wayne, West Virginia. She is predeceased by her husband, Hasten Queen, and son, Michael Jay Queen of San Antonio, Texas. Ms. Queen is survived by 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was a longtime member of Wayne Baptist Church, where she had enjoyed teaching Sunday School and other activities. A private family interment will take place. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of the arrangements.

MARSHA LYNN McDOWELL, 49, of Kenova, WV, went to meet Jesus on Saturday November 16, 2018 leaving from Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. The Columbus native was born July 17, 1969, a daughter of Doris Medley Skeens and the late Odell Skeens. Marsha loved Animal Planet, Twizzlers candy but most of all she was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to all. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Mary Medley, and her paternal grandparents; Clarence and Tiny Joe Skeens. She leaves to mourn her passing, 3 children; Anthony Wayne Skeens and his fiancé Karlie, Courtney Marie Ewing and her husband Chris, Savannah Noel McDowell, father of her children James McDowell, 2 brothers; Rick Skeens, Phillip and his wife Rebecca Skeens, 3 grandchildren, her maternal grandfather; Eugene Medley and a host of family and friends. A Celebration of Life and Memorial Ceremony will be held on Wednesday November 21, 2018 at 5:00 pm in The Intersection located at 311 17th Street; Ashland, Kentucky 41101 with Pastor David Amos and her brother Brother Rick Skeens officiating. The family her entrusted her care to Brown Funeral Chapel of Ironton.

JAMES TOMBLIN, 81, of Wayne, passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Ashley Blankenship. Burial will follow at Greasy Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow, West Virginia. He was born January 17, 1937, in Dunlow, W.Va., a son of the late Jimmy Tomblin and Frankie Williamson Allen. Jim was a heavy equipment operator for J.R. Mills Contracting and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his loving wife, Flora Maynard Tomblin; and a brother, Dennis Ray Wallace of Florida. Friends may call from noon until service time at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

CAROLYN JEAN STARKEY NICOLSON, 74, of Ceredo, WV, went home to be with her Savior on Saturday November 17, 2018. Visitation will be conducted Tuesday evening November 20, 2018 from 6pm – 8pm at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Funeral services will also be held at Rollins Funeral Home on Wednesday November 21, 2018 at 11am by Pastor Paul Cantrell, with burial to follow at Union Cemetery in Lesage, WV. Carolyn was born on November 6, 1944, to the late Harry and Pauline Starkey. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and for many years, had a servant’s heart. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Ronald G. Nicholson, her children Daniel K. Nicholson (Jamie) and Pamela S. Nicholson, eight grandchildren: Kristy J. DeLong (Jimmy), Sean Gue (Kelli), Jessica Nicholson, Jonathan Nicholson (Lacey), Alyson Gue, Miranda Gue, a very special Sarah Gue, and Maddie Nicholson, three great-grandchildren Brenna, Mason, and Logan Gue, her sisters Phyllis Spurlock and Mary Clagg, and three sisters-in-law Doris Rider, Bonnie Wallace (Windell), and Pat Stutler (Larry). Carolyn was loved by numerous family members and friends, including a very special family friend Trisha Knopp Scott (Andy). Carolyn was a devoted Christian, a member of Kenova Church of God, dearly devoted to the Good Samaritan Center in Kenova, WV, and had a passion for the back pack ministry. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Good Samaritan Center in Kenova (1523 Chestnut Street Kenova, WV 25530).

WINDEL WILKIE CHAFFIN, 78, of Fort Gay, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Community Hospice in Ashland, KY. Wilkie was born September 8, 1940 in Horse Creek to the late Lawrence and Hazel Chaffin. Wilkie was a member of the Glenhayes Baptist Church and was a rabbit hunter. He retired from the Wayne County Board of Education with over 30 years service as a school bus driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Ethel Harless, Ruth Endicott, Eula Grace Chaffin, Wanda Gaye Hodge, and Romaine Bowens; and his brothers Garland Chaffin and Lloyd Chaffin. Surviving are his wife Mary Chaffin; his children Regina (Gary Gene) Workman, Windel Earl (Helen Michelle) Chaffin; and Marcella Pearl (Chuck) Adams; 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters Delsa Evans of Ohio, Shirley Gartin of Louisa, and Beulah Chaffin of Ohio; brothers Charles Chaffin of Ohio and Jim Chaffin of Wayne County; 19 nephews and 17 nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 12:00 PM at the Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Copley Section of the Webb Cemetery in Webb, WV. Friends may visit the family on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Young Funeral Home Chapel. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Chaffin.

PAULINE JARRELL, 93, of Dunlow, W.Va., passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018, at her daughter's residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Dunlow Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor LeRoy Perry, Brother Russell Watts and Brother Larry Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Jarrell Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. She was born January 24, 1925, at Kirk, W.Va., a daughter of the late James Harvey and Myrtie Mae Baisden Maynard. Pauline was a homemaker and a member of the Dunlow Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher Columbus "CC" Jarrell; one brother, Loma Maynard; one sister, Gloria Eskalene Vance; three sons, Earl Boyd, William Harvey and Arthur Donovan Jarrell. Pauline is survived by six daughters, Myrtie (J.D.) Prince of Prichard, W.Va., Joyce Berry of Fort Gay, W.Va., Wanda Lee (Ralph) Davis of Prichard, W.Va., Patricia (Terry) Hartley of Carrollton, Va., Deborah Perry of High Point, N.C., Hemple Humburgh of Huntington, Eunice Dillon of Crum, W.Va.; four sons, Christopher (Barb) Jarrell, Leonard Gwen (Penny) Jarrell, Jennings (Charlene) Jarrell, all of Dunlow, W.Va., and Bruce Jarrell of Smithville, Va.; four sisters, Eunice Wyatt of Cleveland, Ohio, Geraldine Dyer of Florida, Juanita of Chicago, Ill., and Disey Sweeney of Columbus, Ohio; 50 grandchildren, 87 great-grandchildren and 38 great-great-grandchildren and a host of friends that loved her dearly. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Monday at Dunlow Free Will Baptist Church.

JOHN F. MAYNARD, 90, of Panama City, Fla., formerly of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018, at home. He was born January 2, 1928, in Dunlow, W.Va., to the late Andrew and Armeldia Dalton Maynard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Maynard; three brothers, Pearl, Charles and Jesse Maynard; and one grandson, Adam Maynard. He is survived by his son, John (Eddie) Maynard of Panama City, Fla.; his daughter, Annette (Bob) Hupp of Proctorville; two grandchildren, Aaron Maynard and Andrea Ellis; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Burnie Maynard; two sisters, Elizabeth Webb and Geraldine Smith; and three wonderful caregivers, Connie, Marty and Denise. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, November 23, 2018, at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, by Pastor Brady Lipscomb. Entombment will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, November 23, 2018, at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

BETTY RUTH SMITH WILLIAMSON, 86, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, in the Cabell Health Care Center. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, W.Va. Betty was born February 24, 1932 in Wayne County W.Va., a daughter of the late Charlie and Leta Wood Smith. She attended the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Kenova. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Williamson, four sisters and one brother. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Carver (Bobby); two grandchildren, Eric Carver and Spencer Carver; one sister, Jo Ann Langdon; one niece and one nephew. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Friday, November 23, 2018, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

MARGALEE ADKINS, 87, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord to rest from her labors on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at her residence, surrounded by her family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Elders Danny Wooten and Emual Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Jones Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. She was born on October 16, 1931, at Logan, W.Va., a daughter of the late Aley and Ethel Asbury Wooten. Margalee was a homemaker and a member of the Wolf Pen Church of Christ. She devoted her life to praising, singing and teaching her family to know the Lord. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Homer Adkins; granddaughters, Janessa Danielle Kelly and Jennifer Booten; brothers, Earl, Burl, Frank and Ervin Wooten; and a sister, Macie Wooten Adkins. Survivors include her daughter, with whom she made her home, Ethel "Denese" Maynard (Chester) of Wayne, W.Va.; three sons, David L. Adkins (Neltha) of Huntington, W.Va., Dale A. Adkins (Cheryl) and Danvel E. Adkins (Alisha), all of Barboursville, W.Va.; two brothers, Homer Wooten (Maple) of Wayne, W.Va., and Henry "Dude" Wooten (Minta) of East Lynn, W.Va. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Paige Morrison (Ryan), Colin Kelly, Jeremy Maynard, Anne Marie Maynard, Alena Adkins, Jeremy Winters (Mary Ellen), Kristina Lambert, Danvel Adkins Jr. (Erica), Alexa Adkins, Cheryl Liu and David Adkins Jr.; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to send a special thank you to her caregivers, Brenda Davis, Kay Spry and Elizabeth Wooten, and Hospice of Huntington. Pallbearers will be David Adkins Jr., Colin Kelly, Jeremy Maynard, Ryan Morrison, Jeremy Winters, Seth Frye and Dewey Wooten. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Proverbs 31: 10-12 "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life."

EDWIN N. VINSON, of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Huntington, W.Va., died November 23, 2018. Mr. Vinson was born on August 31, 1943, son of the late Taylor and Betty Jane Nelson Vinson of Huntington. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Z. Taylor Vinson. He graduated from the Forman School, Litchfield, Conn., Parsons College and received an MBA from the American Graduate School of International Management, Phoenix, Ariz. Mr. Vinson served under two presidents of Marshall University before joining his family business in 1978. He was a member of the Order of the First Families of Virginia, Guyan Golf and Country Club, Gypsy Club, City Club of Huntington and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. In Florida, Mr. Vinson's memberships included the Palm Beach Rountable and the Palm Beach Yacht Club. Survivors include his former wife, Cherry S. Vinson; three children, Col. James T. Vinson (Lindsay), Blair Vinson Morse and Edwin N. "Ned" Vinson Jr. (Brandy); and six grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Blair Koehl of Dallas, Pa., and Delray Beach, Fla., and Betty Jane Helander of Westfield, N.J., and Delray Beach, Fla. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2018, by The Rev. Dr. Chip Graves and The Rev. James H. Morgan at Trinity Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Trinity Episcopal Church or the Cammack Children's Center, 64 W. 6th Ave., Huntington, WV 25701. Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com.

ELIJAH JARVEY MARCUM, 23, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018. He was born on November 14, 1995 a son of Rick Jason Marcum and Tina Marie Bowling Marcum of Genoa, WV. Elijah was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Everett and Arizetta Marcum; a cousin, Cora Johnson; and an Uncle Michael Marcum. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Arizetta Rose Marcum of Genoa; three brothers, Steven Lee Ferguson and companion, Klinda Graham of Wayne, WV, Rick Jason Marcum II (Katrina) and Matthew James Marcum all of Genoa, WV. He is also survived by his aunts, Rosa Whitt of Jacksonville, Florida, and Margaret Ransom (Anthony) of Lexington, KY; and Uncles Anthony Marcum (Kim) of Dunlow, WV, and Benjamin Marcum (Angela) of Lavalette, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at New Beginnings Church, Fort Gay, WV. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne is in charge of the arrangements.

PATRICIA COFFEE, 70, went home to her heavenly Father on November 25, 2018 in Huntersville, North Carolina. Patricia was preceded in death by her brothers, Jack and John. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Lou; sister Debbie of Morehead, Ky.; daughters Lisa Fortner (Ben) of Huntington, W.Va., and Gwen Pate (Doug) of Huntersville, N.C.; her grandchildren Marshall, Michele, Michael and Matthew Fortner, and Sydney and Noah Pate; and granddog Scarlett. Patricia was a Registered Nurse at St. Mary's Hospital for more than 35 years and was a longtime member of Kenova United Methodist Church. Patricia requested to not have a funeral service and would prefer for friends and family to spend quality time with their loved ones as she often did. In lieu of flowers, please join the fight against cancer.

BONNIE DEAN, 92, of Fort Gay, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, KY. Ms. Dean was born February 1, 1926 in Fort Gay, WV to the late Henry and Pricie Dean. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Walter Scott Dean and her siblings Ona Mae Trogdon, Beatrice Higgins, Zora Billups, John Bert Dean, and Jim Dean. Bonnie attended New Beginning Community Church and Smith Chapel Church. Surviving is her daughter Ruby Hayes. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 1:00 PM at New Beginning Community Church with Brother Kenny Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit the family on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at New Beginning Community Church. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Ms. Dean.

KENNETH R. CHANEY, 66, of Louisa, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 26, 2018. Kenneth was born February 14, 1952 to the late Elster and Melinda Chaney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Carol Shrader and Gail Sams; and his brothers Clyde "Bud" Adams and David Chaney. Kenneth attended Fort Gay Freewill Baptist Church and was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. Surviving are his wife Marcia Chaney; son Kenneth Ray (Angela) Chaney II; grandchildren Kara Leann Chaney and Mckinnah Dawn Smith; sisters Linda (William) Kirk, Barbara Hammond, and Nancy Matney; brothers Ronnie (Bonnie) Chaney, Benny (Beverly) Chaney, and Bryan Chaney; step sisters Donita (Randy) Webb and Debbie (Larry) Copley; and step mother Ann Thornsberry. Funeral services for Mr. Chaney will be conducted Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Young Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 PM with Brother Wayne Meddings officiating. Burial will follow in the Collins Family Cemetery. Friends may visit the family from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the Young Funeral Home. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Chaney.

CLYDE RATCLIFF, 79, of Fort Gay, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 26, 2018. Clyde was born January 13, 1939 in Wayne County, WV to the late Robert Lee and Sackey Lee (Endicott) Ratcliff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Glen Ratcliff and his sister Betty Estelle. Clyde was retired from the railroad. Survivors include nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Buffalo Horn Cemetery with Pastor Ron Maynard officiating. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Ratcliff.

DANIEL MARK GILLIAM, 59, of Wayne, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. He was born October 18, 1959 in Huntington, WV, a son of Hughie Ronald "Dick" and Patty Sue Crockett Gilliam. Mark was a 1977 honor graduate of Wayne High School. He was a member of the New Vision Baptist Church and has been a devoted Christian since the age of twelve. With over 40 years of dedicated service, he was the general manager and vice-president of Steel of West Virginia, Inc., Marshall Steel, Inc. of Memphis, TN, Steel Ventures, Inc. of Wurtland, KY, and SWVA Kentucky, LLC of Coalton, KY. Mark was also involved with other ventures including Truck & Tractor Manufacturers Assn, Industrial Truck Assn., Association for Iron and Steel Technologies, and Ship Builders Council of America. He was also a member of Marshall University Alumni Association, a board member of Lewis College of Business, member of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, member of the West Virginia Economic Round Table and proudly promoted and supported the United Way of the River Cities. A special nephew, Calvin Gilliam, and his grandparents Orpha C. and Rudolph Gilliam preceded him in death. Additional survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Cathy C. Cutler Gilliam; a daughter, Rebekah Scott (Chris) of Louisa, KY; two sons, Jared Gilliam (Jenny), and Jacob Gilliam (Candice), all of Wayne, WV; two sisters, Sherri Mullins (Donald Ray) of Prestonsburg, KY and Karen Maynard (Anthony) of Wayne, WV; a brother, Rodney Gilliam of Wayne, WV; and seven grandchildren, Sarah, Hannah, Luke, Jace, Jett, Jackson and Tyson. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Pastors Danny Damron and Joe Dixon officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. Visitation will be from noon until service time Friday at Morris Funeral Home.

GENE EVERETT TYLER, 79, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 23, 1939 at Julian, West Virginia, a son of the late Zella Marie and Harrison M. Tyler. His wife Prisella Tyler also preceded him in death along with one step-son, Dwayne Hannah. Gene served in the U.S. Air Force and was retired from Steel of West Virginia. He was also a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church in Lavalette. Survivors include two grandchildren, Celeste Hannah and Christian Hannah; one sister, Shirley Pauley and her husband Delmont, of Huntington, W.Va.; and special friends Larry Wood and his wife Karen of Barboursville, W.Va., and Suzie Nicholson of Huntington. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Tyler family.

DONALD EUGENE CREMEANS JR., 55, of Huntington, WV, passed into the arms of the Lord at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Funeral service will be conducted 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 30, 2018 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Rev. Mike Lucas officiating. Private interment will be in Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Don was born May 30, 1963 in Huntington WV. a son of Delores Ann Rood Cremeans and the late Donald Eugene Cremeans. In addition to his mother he is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law Tim Cremeans (Tammi); sister Loretta Halterman and brother Paul Pruitt. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service Friday, November 30, 2018 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

GENE EVERETT TYLER, 79, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018, in Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 23, 1939, at Julian, West Virginia, a son of the late Zella Marie and Harrison M. Tyler. His wife, Prisella Tyler, also preceded him in death, along with one stepson, Dwayne Hannah. Gene served in the U.S. Air Force and was retired from Steel of West Virginia. He was also a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church in Lavalette. Survivors include two grandchildren, Celeste Hannah and Christian Hannah; one sister, Shirley Pauley and her husband Delmont of Huntington, W.Va.; and special friends, Larry Wood and his wife Karen of Barboursville, W.Va., and Suzie Nicholson of Huntington. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, is honored to serve the Tyler family.

RUTH EVELYN MATOVICH, 88, of Huntington, formerly of Prichard, died November 27, 2018 in Heritage Center, Huntington. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements. www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

JEAN SELLERS, 94, of Ceredo, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2018, at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Jean was born on December 29, 1923, in Huntington, W.Va., to the late Willie and Shirley Potter Ferguson. Jean was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served with the Waves during WWII. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, W.H. Sellers; a son, William Helton Sellers Jr.; a brother, Donald Ferguson; and a sister, Conelia Tamlyn. She is survived by her daughters, Billie Glover and Terry Pegues; grandchildren, Ashley Cribb, Nila Glover, James Eskridge and William Glover; and her great-grandchildren, Tabytha Cribb, Alexander Cribb, Jacob Cribb and Isobel Smith. Friends may call from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2018, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, VIRGINIA "Ginny" MAYNARD passed away at the age of 88 at Woodland Oaks Nursing Home in Ashland, KY. Ginny was born December 20, 1929 in Glenhayes, WV to Jesse (Sammons) and James Frank Branham. Ginny was a long time resident of South Point, OH and Glenhayes, WV. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, sewing, and crafts. She was a 1948 graduate from Fort Gay High School. Ginny was also the oldest living member of the Glenhayes Baptist Church. Ginny is preceded in death by her loving husband, Billy D. Maynard; her brothers Charles Branham, Jack Branham, and Tommy Branham; and her sister Frances Butterworth. She is survived by a son and daughter, Chuck (Terri) Maynard and Joni (Brad) Upton. Ginny is also survived by 2 grandsons Andy (Jen) Maynard and Issac (Jenny) Lusk; one great grandchild Emilia Morgan Maynard; brother Douglas Branham; and sister Peggy Ann Wilson. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Young Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Ron Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Maynard Cemetery at Lost Creek. Friends may visit the family on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from noon until time of service at the Young Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Glenhayes Baptist Church or Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Ms. Maynard.

LISA ROSE RECTOR, 54, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born August 19, 1964 at Huntington, a daughter of the late Dewey Tomblin and Goldie Mae Spencer Rice. Two brothers, William Tomblin and Dewey Tomblin, also preceded her in death. She leaves behind her step-father Dewey (Alice) Rice of Wayne, W.Va.; her children, Brandon Loden of Prichard, W.Va., and Breana Meadows of Wayne; two sisters, Debbie (Eddie) Aliff of Wayne and Angel Neace of Genoa, W.Va.; twin brother Terry (Mary) Tomblin of Commerce, Ga., brothers, Dana Rice also of Commerce, and John (Deb) Rice of Wayne; special friends Debbie Miller of Florida, Ladda Adkins of Branchland, W.Va., and Tonya Grant of Circleville, Oh; and nieces, nephews, family and friends too numerous to mention. Private burial will be held at the Vaughan-Mills Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Donations to assist the family with expenses can be made by selecting the Appeal For Donations tab below her picture.

JACKIE ROSS, 86, of Wayne, joined his much loved wife, family and friends in Heaven on Thursday, Nov. 29th, 2018. He was born on Sunday, October 23, 1932 at Laurel Ck., East Lynn, WV in Wayne Co. to the late Barney Bastin and Thelma Genevieve Aldridge Ross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Gaynelle Fry Ross. Jackie belonged to East Lynn Baptist church in East Lynn, WV. Jackie graduated HS in 1951 and took pride in his football abilities and his team which helped build his strength, determination and character in life. Jackie was a veteran of the US Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953 in which he was blessed to make lifelong friends. In life, he was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandad that was like a father to two of his granddaughters, Erica and Allison Sullivan. He worked hard to provide for his family and loved going to work until the age of 65. He retired as a Diesel Mechanic from CJ Hughes Construction after 19 years, his nickname at work was "Hammer". He also worked at the coal mines in East Lynn, WV while in high school, later at the Chevrolet and Ford dealerships in Wayne, WV as well as Steiner’s International in Huntington, WV. His work ethic was bar none. People in the community would come to him for his expertise in his field. If he wasn’t working or spending time with his family his favorite and most relaxing past time was fishing which he loved to do. He enjoyed attending football games at WHS with his friends and telling jokes in his spare time. Survivors include his daughter, Teresa Ross Baker and husband, Jackie of Lavalette, WV; three sons, Mark Jamison Ross and wife, Lisa of Wayne, WV; Lawrence Joseph Simpkins (Diane) of Phoenix, AZ, Daniel Rodney Simpkins of Wayne, WV; a sister, Joyce Marlene Adkins and husband, Raleigh Gerald of Huntington; two brothers, Ronald Lee Ross of East Lynn, WV and Bernard Keith Ross of Lavalette, WV whom he always shared a close bond with; six grandchildren, Erica Wellman (Wade), Allison Perdue (Brandon), Christy Russell (Billy) and Ashley Ross, Tyler & Forster Simpkins;his great-grandchildren as well have many special nieces and nephews. He fought valiantly against a long term medical condition, it was not his personality to give up on anything he set his mind to. We would like to Thank Dr. Esom Baryun and his staff for their dedication to him as well as anyone who cared for him in his later years. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 2:00 pm Morris Funeral Home in Wayne, WV by pastor Fred Ferguson with visitation on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 6-9. His final resting place will be at Community Memorial Gardens in Wayne, WV.

On Friday November 30, 2018 REBECCA WEBB HARDWICK MAYNARD of Rose Lane, Louisa, KY passed away surrounded by her loving family. Becky was born July 29, 1946 in Fort Gay, WV to the late Earl Dewey and Bessie Robertson Webb. Preceding her in death was her first husband Scott Hardwick and two grandchildren Isaac Browning and Kaytlyn Browning. Also preceding her were her sisters Betty Duncan, Helen Frazier, Kathleen Doss and a brother Dewey Webb Sr. Becky was a retired Cafeteria Manager for the Wayne County Board of Education with over 30 years of service and a member of the Lighthouse FWB Church. She leaves behind a loving husband of 20 years Ronnie Maynard; daughters Lois (Dempsey) Browning of Louisa and Crystal (John) Cavins of Prichard, WV; three grandchildren Hunter, Sadie, and Sean Cavins; and a brother Elmer Ray (Phyllis) Webb and a sister Lillian (Richard) Hundley. Funeral services will be held on Monday Dec. 3rd at 11:00 am at the Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Bevins officiating. Burial will follow in the Hardwick Cemetery at Bromley Ridge Fort Gay, WV. Friends may visit the family on Sunday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home.

ARDITH FAYE MILLS, 83, of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Ceredo, WV, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. She was born October 12, 1935 in East Lynn, WV, a daughter of the late Wayne Lincoln Sanders and Mary Ellen Parsons Sanders. Ardith was a retired secretary for the VA Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She was also a member of the Ceredo Church of Christ and attended the Bayside Church of Christ. Her husband, Willard Jack also preceded her in death, along with a brother, Enoch Junior Sanders. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Lynn Ripoll and husband, Ignacio of Virginia Beach, VA; four brothers, William McKinley Sanders of Rittman, OH, Willis Larry Sanders of Middleburg, FL, Willie Sanders of Jacksonville, FL, Carl Edward Sanders of Lavalette, WV; two grandchildren, Jaclynn Carole Wise and Lawrence Christopher Wise. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Matt Mcrayer. Burial will follow at Mills-Vaughan Cemetery, Wayne, WV. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

RUBY BERNICE STEFFEN, 87, of Huntington, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. She was born in Wayne County, W.Va., on Dec. 5, 1930, a daughter of the late Edward G. and Grace Akers Perdue. She was the wife of a firefighter, Captain Adolph Daniel " Danny" Steffen of Huntington. Married on Jan. 10, 1948, for 37 years until his passing, April 30, 1985. She was the youngest of 13; preceding her were four sisters and eight brothers and by her youngest daughter, Tamara Beth Sibrel. One of her happiest achievements is having a bridge named after her six brothers in Wayne County, W.Va.,. of whom she was very proud of as they served in various branches of the service during WWII. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church for over 70 years. She was employed by The Herald-Dispatch and Marshall University. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Daniel Barry Steffen of Plano, Texas, Marsha Blaurock (Michael) of Lexington, Ky., Melody Steffen (Bill Scott) of Drummonds, Tenn., and Shawn Steffen (Clarissa) of Wayne, W.Va. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Ruby didn't know a stranger, no matter where she traveled. She graduated from HEHS in 1948 and continued to organize the reunions for over 60 years. She was involved with the Republican Party and wrote and published "Lil Ruby" Memoirs. Services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary by Father Paul Yuenger. Interment will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. Friends may call Saturday at 11:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com.

After a hard-fought battle with an aggressive cancer, LARRY TAYLOR ARTRIP, 76, left us to be with the Lord on November 30, 2018, with his family by his side in Lavalette, W.Va. He was born on January 20, 1942, in Wayne, West Virginia, and grew up in Fort Gay, where he graduated from Fort Gay High School. He spent a lot of his time outdoors until recently when he became ill. Larry was an amazing man whose face could bring a smile to anyone. His absence in the lives of his family has left a profound void. He obtained his Master's in Counseling and Undergraduate in English. Larry enjoyed teaching at Ceredo-Kenova High School as an English teacher in the late 1960s. From the late 1970s to early 2000s, Larry could always be found officiating basketball games throughout the Tri-State area. Prior to working at Marshall University, he was a counselor at the Ohio State Penitentiary. After retiring in 1999, Larry dedicated his time to KVC to help mentor underprivileged children throughout Wayne County. He was a United States Navy veteran and a commander of American Legion Post #177, who always proudly flew an American flag in his front yard. He was a patient and loving father who always knew the right words to say. Larry is preceded in death by wife, Glenna Romona Artrip; mother, Mary Tennessee Artrip; brothers, Tom Pennington and Mark Phillips; sister, Jean Vericolli. He is survived by his son, Christopher Thomas Artrip and his wife Leanna Lee Artrip; his stepdaughters, Terrina Blankenship and Crystal Mills. Larry had 10 grandchildren, Carrie Anne Broce and her husband Charles Michael Broce II, Taylor Marie Thompson and husband Jason Andrew Thompson, and Thomas Michael Artrip, Dwight Blankenship, Katie Blankenship, Tristan Blankenship, Shane Blankenship, Ethan Meade, Josh Mills and Emily Mills. He was a great-grandfather of three, Allysen Parker Sparks, Trinity Mauricia Leftwich and Aiden Christopher Broce. Al Spaulding and his wife, Rosemary, are very special friends of the family. There is a host of many other friends and family who will mourn his loss. He will never be forgotten. Larry will always be remembered by his sunny deposition, the humorous asides he came up with in every situation and the kindness he showed to everyone he met. Larry requested to be cremated. The family will gather at Morris Funeral Home in Wayne, West Virginia. They welcome all friends to come celebrate his life from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2018.