WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
January, 2010

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CARL EDWARD FAIN, 87, of Barboursville, WV, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. He was born September 11, 1922, in Crum, WV, a son of the late Richard and Florence (Brown) Fain. He was a retired photographer and co-owner of Fain National Studio. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a caring, quiet man with a heart of gold who will be missed by all those who ever came to know him. He leaves behind a loving wife of more than 47 years, Alma Frances; sister-in-law, Freda Kuhn and husband, Hollis of Barboursville, WV; brothers-in-law, Dennis Thompson and wife, Saundra of The Villages, FL and Dale Thompson and wife, Jan of Green Valley, AZ; nephew, Bill Dutton and wife, Pam of Barboursville, WV; niece, Alesa Slepsky and husband, Mark of Madison, OH; special niece, Annette Stiltner and husband, David of Ona, WV; nephew, Jeff Thompson and wife, Marion of Madison, OH; nephew, Johnny Thompson and wife, Des of Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH; niece, Julie Williams and husband, Terry of Manchester, TN; niece, Shannon Reid of Decherd, TN; along with their families and a host of friends. Funeral service will be 2 PM Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, WV, with Pastor Ralph Sager officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Memorial Park. Friends may call one hour prior to service n Saturday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to www.hospiceofhuntington.org.
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DONALD R. MILLS, 77, of Salt Rock, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 1, 2010. He was born Nov. 8, 1932, a son of the late Auddie and Rachel (Clay) Mills. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Arnold and Denver; and one sister, Dorothy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Korea as an airman first class. He retired from Transfab after more than 40 years of service. He was a caring and devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather. He leaves behind a loving wife of more than 50 years, Jewell; a son, Danny; one special grandson, Nathan; a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Gayle; one sister, Mildred Lambert; and a host of family and friends. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Paul Triplett officiating. Burial will follow at Watson Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va. Friends may call one hour prior to service on Monday.
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EDWARD HAYSE LESTER SR., 79, of Proctorville, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010, at home. He was born December 11, 1930, in Wayne County, W.Va., son of the late Sam and Frances Lambert Lester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Lester; and stepson Danny Blanchard. He is survived by his wife, Ida Maynard Lester; one daughter, Susan Slagel of Findlay, Ohio; one step-daughter, Brenda Cooper of Proctorville; three sons, Edward Lester Jr. of Crown City, Ohio, Charles Edward Lester of Findlay, Ohio and David Lester of Iowa; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Ida Mae Goodrich of Huntington, W.Va.; and brother Jennings Lester of Kenova, W.Va. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Hall Funeral Home by Pastor Berkeley Saunders. Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Hall Funeral Home Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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MADELINE SKEENS DAVIS, 72, of Mechanicsville, Md., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Michael Dillon. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. She was born March 4, 1937, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Dewey and Lydia Hale Skeens. She was a retired government employee, having worked for the FBI and Senators Randolph and Nunn. She was a member of Waldorf Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James L. Davis; two brothers, James Eddie Skeens and Fred Skeens; and three sisters, Dessie Cooper, Elsie Smith and Kathy Skeens. She made her home in Mechanicsville with her son, Michael James Davis, and three precious grandchildren, Lauren Michelle, Bryan Michael and Andrea Lynn. Additional survivors include two brothers, J.C. Skeens and Leroy Skeens; and two sisters, Barbara Skeens and Peggy Skeens, all of Wayne; and several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and one great-great-niece. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lick Creek Baptist Church Building Fund.
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PATRICIA ANN MORRISON PANCAKE, 69, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010, at home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Minister Ronnie Ross. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne. Patty was born February 22, 1940, a daughter of the late Lacy Lee and Verna Curnutte Morrison. She was retired from Owens-Illinois Glass and was a member of the Wayne Church of Christ. Her husband, Gene Alden Pancake, a sister, Bonnie Jean Plymale, and a brother, James "Jim Frank" Morrison, also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Pancake, a son, Scott Pancake and wife Teresa, and a brother, Billy Lee Morrison, all of Lavalette; two grandchildren, Katelyn Nicole Pancake and Corey Adam Pancake; a brother-in-law, Dave Plymale of Wayne; a step-son, Gene Allen Pancake and his daughters Gina and Brandi, and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709.
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WILFORD HUTCHINSON, 83, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at his residence. Wilford was born June 16, 1926, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of the late Richard and Letha Staley Hutchinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He is survived by his two sons and daughter-in-law; Richard and Jan Hutchinson and Rodger Hutchinson; two daughters and son-in-law, Debbie and Bob Overby and Pam Curry; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald Belcher, Robert and Chris Hutchinson and Glenn and Judy Hutchinson; two special sisters-in-law, Barbara Stevens and Lou Hutchinson; several nieces and nephews; a very special friend of 64 years, Jack Mills; and the love of his life, Beulah Hutchinson. There will be no service at Wilford's request. Contributions maybe made to Hospice of Huntington or the American Cancer Society.
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JEFFERY ALLEN BOWEN, 37, of Wheeler Hollow, Fort Gay passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 6 at 1 p.m, at the New Friendship United Baptist Church officiated by Sterling Marcum. Burial will follow at the Bowen-Sammons Cemetery in Yellow Creek, Ky. Jeffery is survived by one son, Brett Shaunway Waller of Logan; father, Bennie Bowen Jr. of Yellow Creek, Ky.; three daughters, Brendell Waller, Kandi Waller and Brandi Waller all of Huntington; two sisters, Loretta Parsons and Rhonda Robinson both of Louisa, Ky.; two brothers, Bennie Bowen III of Fort Gay and Paul Bowen of Webb. Visitation was Tuesday at the New Friendship United Baptist Church.
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OREN ALGER LAWHORN, 84, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Christ Temple Church on Johnstown Road, Huntington, W.Va., by Pastor Dwight Mays and Pastor Kevin West. Burial will be in Enon Cemetery, Salt Rock, W.Va. He was born November 16, 1925, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late David Franklin Lawhorn Sr., and Ethel Patton Lawhorn. He was a retired machinist for Ensign Electric, Harvey Hubbel Division. He was a member of Christ Temple Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Earl Lawhorn. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ruby Justice Lawhorn;, two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Tammy Lawhorn of Lavalette, W.Va., Ronald and Rose Lawhorn of Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda Mays and Arnold "Dwight" Mays of Barboursville, W.Va.; five grandchildren and spouses, Brian and Leann Lawhorn of Barboursville, Anthony Lawhorn of Milton, W.Va., Christopher and Connie Mays of Barboursville, W.Va., Rebecca and Phillip Skeens of Austintown, Ohio, Tammy and Matthew France of Barboursville, W.Va.; 10 great-grandchildren, Bethany, Daniel and Hannah Skeens, Amanda, Heather and Cole Mays, Caleb and Anna France, Kyle and Aaron Lawhorn; three step-grandchildren and their spouses and children Ed and Shelly Foreman and son Steven, Justin and Brianna Frazier and their two daughters Kenzie and Katy, Britany and Michael Thompson and their children Gaige and Brylan; two sisters, Tressie Lawhorn and Virginia Fischer, both of Huntington; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Hester Lawhorn of Barboursville, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington and after noon Thursday at Christ Temple Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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THOMAS JEFFERSON ALIFF, 77, of Wayne went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2010 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation in Huntington. He was born on May 19, 1032 a son of the late Milton Robert Aliff and Delphia Adkins Aliff. He was also preceded in death by one son, Lucian Robert Aliff, one brother, Sherman Aliff; and one sister, Sadie Stephens. Survivors include four daughters, Vivian Simonic and husband Tom of New Lime, Oh; Anita White and husband Steve of Andover, Oh, and Lila Aliff of West Lake, Oh; Rema Stevens and husband Chuck of Jefferson, Oh; two sons Calvin Ailiff and wife Barb of Austinburg, Oh; Dallas Aliff and wife Pam of Roaming Shores, Oh; five sisters, Mary Lou Ferguson of Lavalette, Josie Adkins of Wayne, Effie Ferguson of Cambridge, Madeline Lester of Lavalette and Flossie Stephens of Wayne; two brothers Carl Aliff and wife Helen of Twinsburg, Oh, and Charles Aliff of Wayne, Oh. 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and longtime companion Nellie Lucas and her children Charles Adkins and Tammy Miller and her grandson Dakota Watts, all of Wayne and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday January 6, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at the Stephens Cemetery, Wayne.
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The REV. EARNEST WATTS, 70, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, January 4, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2010, at the Rush Branch Church, Fort Gay, W.Va., by Revs. Wilmer Napier and David Cardwell. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens. He was born September 21, 1939, in Radnor, W.Va., a son of the late George W. and Virginia Robertson Watts. Earnest was an electrician for Ensign Electric and was a member of the Rush Branch Church. A brother, Arnold Watts also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife, Audrey Jewell Watts; four daughters, Sue Workman of Van, W.Va., Diana Gilmour and husband Bruce of Van, Vanessa Faye Watts of Grayson, Ky., Christla Gale Kelly and husband Jerry of Barboursville, W.Va.; two sons, Brady L. Watts and wife Stacy of Kenova, W.Va., Dennis Watts and wife Cindy of Kenova, W.Va.; two sisters, Janet Sue Stevens and husband John of Lavalette, W.Va., Diana Yoder and husband Mike of Mansfield, Ohio; six brothers, Lucian Watts and wife Roberta of Lavalette, W.Va., Dallas Watts and wife Ruth of Alliance, Ohio, Gallie Watts and wife Rose of Braderick, Ohio, Jesse Watts and wife Faye of Lesage, W.Va., George Watts and wife Lynn of Gainsville, Fla., Delbert Watts and wife Deloris of Kenova; 16 grandchildren, Tim, Nikki, Bridgett, Cassie, Gerald, Jennifer, D.J., Amber, Arica, Brent, Ryan, Robbie, Allen, Candace, Eric and Charles; 26 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. The grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
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LOU HELEN TURNER, 88, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed from this life January 4, 2010, at the Wayne Nursing and Rehab Center. Lou was born on August 21, 1921, to the late Ham and Addie Bloss Turner. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Emma Thompson, a brother, Clarence Turner, and Sanders and Jewell Bloss, with whom she made her home for over 30 years. Graveside services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at the Bloss Cemetery, Dickson, W.Va. There will be no visitation. Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements. Special thanks to the staff and nurses at the Wayne Nursing and Rehab Center.
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RONALD PORTER, 65, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Elders Tommy Damron and Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. He was born July 4, 1944, in Wayne County, a son of the late Claude and Madeline Osburn Porter. Ron was a retired maintenance worker for the WV Department of Highways and was a member of the Echo United Baptist Church. A daughter, Angela Dawn Porter, and three brothers, Zenith, Glenn and Grady Porter, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Clora Napier Porter; a son, Timothy Scott Porter and wife Anna Marie; a sister, Sadie Marie Porter; a brother, Shiloh Porter and wife Brookie; and two grandchildren, Timothy Daniel Porter and Cynthia Dawn Porter, all of Wayne; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Hospice of Huntington, Larry Watts, and the Bradshaw and Smith families for their kindness. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.
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LOWELL CLEVELAND "REDD" STALEY, 63, of Lavalette, WV, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Ray Williamson. Burial followed at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born July 12, 1946 at Wayne, WV, a son of the late James and Lucy Staley. Redd was a self-employed plumber, and was a member of the Faith Freewill Baptist Church. He served with the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. Two brothers, Bennie Staley and Donald Staley, two sisters, Gertrude Smith and Myrtle Staley, and a special niece, Evelyn Marcum, also preceded him in death. Survivors include a a son, Joshua Foley of Huntington, WV; a stepdaughter, Amanda Edwards of Huntington, WV; two sisters, Leah Sykes and Blanche Staley of Columbus, OH; his niece's husband, Vernon Marcum of Kenova, WV; and special friends Sharon Gilkerson, Rocky and Nancy Stone, Rusty and Janet Ward, Gene and Chriss Tyler, and Bob and Kim Maynard, and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the funeral home in memory of Redd Staley.
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CLIFTON "CLIFF" E. PERKINS, 71, U.S. Navy retired, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at his residence. He was born Sept. 29, 1938, in Huntington, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his mother, Una Miller Perkins Evans; and a brother, Jack A. Perkins. He is survived by a daughter, Tammy Lynn Daniels; son-in-law, Fred E. of Boynton Beach, Fla.; sons, Randy Alan Perkins of Huntington, W.Va., Jimmie Lee Perkins of Ona, W.Va., and Michael Dale Perkins of Lake Worth, Fla.; a brother, Raymond Perkins of Lavalette, W.Va.; a sister, Helen (Sue) Leddy of Lavalette, W.Va.; two special friends, Katie Estep and Richie Mills; three stepsons, Brandel (Carl) Pritchard of Louisa, Ky., Billy Pritchard of California, and Allen Pritchard of Pensacola, Fla.; and grandson, Jimmie Lee Perkins Jr. of Ona, W.Va. He served in the U.S. Navy as a chief warrant officer and retired as a master chief petty officer. He served on the Aircraft Carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA-42, the Destroyer Tender USS Yellowstone AD-27. He was a repair officer on the Command Ship USS Right CC-2 and the Dock Landing Ship USS Shreveport LPD-12. He also served as an instructor at the Naval School for Instructors, Norfolk, Va., and was an instructor at The School for Damage Control Officers, Philadelphia Naval Base. He was a life member of The Disabled American Veterans and a member of the American Legion Post 16, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1064. Rollins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation or funeral services. Entombment will be in the White Chapel Mausoleum. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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SARAH ANN ISAACS, 88, of Huntington, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Don Napier officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. She was born Dec. 15, 1921, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lindsey and Laura Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Russell Lee Adkins; and her second husband, Lee Isaacs. She is survived by two sons, Russell L. Adkins Jr. and his wife, Linda of Huntington, and Roger Dale Adkins of Ashland, Ky.; two daughters, Frieda Thompson and her husband, Rudolph of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Barbara Kitts and her husband, Donald of Proctorville, Ohio; one sister, Sabra Rowe of Huntington; niece and dear friend, Hazel Blankenship of East Lynn, W.Va.; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and other family members. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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ROGER LEWIS ARTRIP, 61, of Leon passed away January 8, 2010. He is preceded in death by his father Ruben Artrip of Fort Gay. He is survived by his mother Hildred T. Artrip, son Gregory Artrip of Hurricane, two sisters Virginia Porter of Genoa and Loretta Wellman of Fort Gay, three brothers; Billy Wayne Artrip of Louisa, Teddy Joe Artrip of Genoa and Gary Artrip of South Point in addition to one grandchild. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday January 11 at 11 a.m. at Youngs Chapel with Brother Lemael Little and Rev. Frank Copley officiating. Burial will follow in the Wellman Cemetery, Salt Petre.
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MILDRED M. STRYKER, 83, of Shreve passed away Friday, January 8, 2010 in West View Manor Nursing Home. She was born March 20, 1926 in Ft. Gay, WV., the daughter of Owen and Vada Thompson Frazier. She married Lawrence D. Stryker on March 3, 1946. He died November 12, 2000. She was a homemaker and had done housekeeping at Apple Creek Developmental Center. Member of the Millbrook Community Church and the Women's Democratic Party. Surviving are her children Bob (Ina) Stryker of Millersburg, Charles Stryker of Wooster, Dennis (Carol) Stryker of Shreve, Maxine Hustead of New Pittsburg and Raymond (Peggy) Stryker of Wooster; 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, siblings, Juanita Cart of Anderson, IN, Minard Frazier of Ft. Gay, Pearlene (Lan) Marcum of Louisa, KY and Mavis (Phillip) Thompson of Hardy, VA. Friends will be received at the McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster on Monday, January 11, 2010 from 7-9:00 P.M. Services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with the Rev. Thomas McFadden officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Those who wish, may make contributions to the Millbrook Community Church, 6000 Millbrook Rd., Shreve, OH 44676.
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EDITH ANITA JACKSON, 84, of Huntington, W.Va., widow of Theodore D. "Ted" Jackson, died Friday, January 9, 2010, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with burial following at Elmwood Cemetery. She was born February 27, 1929, a daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Kegley Shaw. Edith was a retired employee for the State of West Virginia. Also preceding her in death were three half brothers, Albert, Elmer and Ernest Hyrne and her companion for many years, Maurice Cottle. Survivors include two sisters, Nellie Sexton of Columbus, Ohio, Flora Dunigan of Tollesboro, Ky.; two brothers, Ora Shaw of Elyria, Ohio, and Alva Shaw of Maysville, Ky.; a step-daughter Lexa L. Carr and husband Stanley Carr Jr. of St. Louis, Mo.; a step-son Phillip D. Jackson and wife Joyce of Chesapeake, Ohio; a step-granddaughter, Sandra Carr-Stover of St. Peters, Mo.; and three step-grandsons, P. Scott Jackson and wife Michelle of Chesapeake, Ohio, Stanley Carr III and wife Amy of St. Charles, Mo., and P. Mark Jackson and wife, Crystal of Kenova, W.Va.; seven step-great grandchildren. In respecting her wishes, there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, or the charity of one's choice.
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FRANCES S. RAY, 78, of Huntington, W.Va., wife of Ronald Lee Ray, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010, in St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born May 18, 1931, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Odell and Lennie Lee Campbell Sullivan. A daughter, Pam Perry and two sons, Bob Ray and Ronnie Ray, also preceded her in death. She graduated from Wayne High School and was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. In addition to her husband, survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Sheila and Dan Smith of Aubrey, Texas, Sandra and Steve Carico, and Kimberly and Kevin Pike, all of Huntington, and Shelly Ray of Proctorville, Ohio; five sons and a daughter-in-law, Sam and Sandy Ray, and Russell Ray, all of Barboursville, W.Va., John Ray of Lavalette, W.Va., and Marc Ray and Tom Ray, both of Huntington; son-in-law Eddie Perry of South Point, Ohio; daughter-in-law Debbie Ray of Huntington; brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Helen Sullivan of Huntington; 14 grandchildren, Aaron Ray, Jason Perry, Amanda Sammons, Jessica Smith, Susan Smith, Sara Smith, Bethanie Carico, Mike Carico, Michele Ray, Kevin Stapleton, Josh Ray, Kevin Pike, Samantha Pike and Brandon Ray; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary with Pastor Jeff Black officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Wednesday at Chapman's Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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MRS. LETHA J. MUNCY, 85, of Huntington, wife of Ed Muncy, passed away Sunday January 10, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary with Rev. Phil Wilson officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born May 10, 1924, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Pearley and Vestie Mills Jackson. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church, and was a former employee of Owens-Illinois and Kerr Glass Factory. A son, Mike Muncy, preceded her in death. Surviving in addition to her husband is a son, Jimmy Muncy, daughter-in-law, Glenna Muncy McClain and grandson James Muncy, all of Huntington, grandson Adam Muncy of Longview, Texas, many nieces and nephews and a host of close friends. Friends may visit with the family from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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VADA GAYNELLE HARLESS, 85, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Michael Tabor. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Vada was born on April 12, 1924 in Wayne, W.Va., the daughter of the late Hicell and Kate May Harless. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant brother, Charles William Harless and brother Austin Harless, two sisters, Eulah M. Harless and Mary Ann Carmichael. Vada was retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Company and was a member of the 18th Street Baptist Church. She is survived by her nieces and husband, Nadra and Charlie Conner of Tulsa, Okla. Special thanks to the caregivers Tammy Plybon, Irene Caldwell and Cassie Plybon. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home.
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MARIE BLANKENSHIP OSBURN, 88, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Monday, January 11, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Minister Jesse Williamson. Burial will follow at the Asbury Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. She was born February 18, 1921, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Rafael "Rafe" L. Blankenship Jr., and Mary Burns Parsons Blankenship. Marie retired from the Wayne County Clerk's Office following 46 years of service and was active for many years in the Wayne County Democrat Women's Club. She was a well-known political figure in Wayne County for many years, serving as Democrat Committee Woman for Stonewall and Union Districts. She was recognized as a "Distinguished West Virginian" by former Gov. Gaston Caperton. Marie was also well-known as a vocalist with the Gospel Echoes Quartet throughout the Tri-State area. She was a member of the Lavalette Church of Christ. Her husband, Edgar Osburn, son Garry Osburn, sisters Mary Ellen "Dixie" Parsons Sanders, Daisy Blankenship Gillette, Pinky Blankenship Archer, and Mary Blankenship Perry, and a brother, Lucian Blankenship, also preceded her in death. Survivors include a brother, Perle Blankenship of East Lynn, W.Va.; daughter-in-law Faye Lycans Osburn Earley and her husband John Michael Earley Sr., of Wayne, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Willis Sanders, Raymond Blankenship, Barney Blankenship and Lowell Sutherland. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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COLLINS CLETIS RIFFE, 10 weeks old, died Monday, January 11, 2010 at his residence. He was born on October 31, 2009 in Huntington, W.Va, the son of Cletis Cleve Riffe and Tesla Elizabeth Marks. Survivors include two half sisters, Keeley and Kylee Riffe both of Beckley, W.Va; paternal grandparents, Mavis and Cleve Riffe of East Lynn, W.Va; maternal grandparents, Eva Clark, McComas of East Lynn and Royal Heath Marks of Asheville, NC; one aunt, Rebecca Riffe of West Hamlin, W.Va; three uncles, Zachary Marks of East Lynn, W.Va., Colton Marks of Holden, W.Va. and Patrick Riffe of East Lynn; one very special friend, William Hughes; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 11 am at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, with Pastor Wilmer Napier and Pastor Robert Wilson Officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, January 15, at the Funeral Home.
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JOHN PAUL DILLON, 83, of Fort Gay went to be with our Lord on Monday, January 11, 2010 in his home with his family. Born January 8, 1927, he was the son of William Riley and Elizabeth (Dalton) Dillon who preceded him in death, also one brother, Burl Dillon, four sisters, Pansy Branham, Shirty McCoy, Maxie Branham, Lorena Branham and his beloved wife Haley Dillon. He leaves behind two daughters, Connie Meade and Pamila Smith, a son-in-law Joseph Smith, a granddaughter Brandi (Meade) Runyon, a grandson-in-law Tim Runyon, three great grandchildren, Sierra Ann Runyon, Jacob Paul Runyon, and Haleyanna Paige Runyon, one brother Otis Dillon, a second wife Mary Dillon, many much loved nieces and nephews and many very close friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Friendship United Baptist Church. Burial will be at the Fluty Lick Cemetery.
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SHIRLEY ANN BAILEY NAPIER, 62, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born on March 13, 1947, in Logan County, W.Va., the daughter of Claude Floyd Bailey Jr., of Huntington, W.Va., and the late Naomi Mae Anderson Bailey. Shirley was a homemaker and a member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Ron Napier of Wayne, W.Va.; two daughters, Katie and Kayla Napier, both of Wayne; three sons, Brad Napier of Wayne, Brian Napier and wife Jamie of Irvine, Ky., and Chuck Napier and wife Santana of Wayne; one granddaughter, Kacey Napier of Wayne and one grandson, Gabe Napier of Irvine, Ky.; two brothers, Clarence Bailey and his wife Marjorie of Huntington, and Darryl Bailey of Barboursville, W.Va.; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2010, Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, with Pastor Roger Perry officiating. Burial will follow at the Napier Cemetery, Wayne. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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CARMAL SAUNDERS, 70, of Prichard, W.Va., died Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Carmal was born July 19, 1939, in Prichard, a son of the late Samuel and Nona McGuire Saunders. He was retired from Carpenters Union Local #302. Carmal was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during peace time. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Thomas Saunders and Kenneth Ray Saunders. He is survived by his beloved wife, Roberta Johnson Saunders; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Fern and Randall Kaglew of Chillicothe, Ohio, Sadie Hazlett of Prichard, W.Va., and Beulah Faye Perry of Ceredo, W.Va.; one brother, Paul Raymond Saunders of Ceredo, W.Va., and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va., with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in the Saunders-Hatten Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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GWENDENE "Gwen" STAPLETON, 67, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, W.Va., by Pastor Johnny Jackson. Entombment will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born February 16, 1942, in Cabell County, a daughter of Bill Harvey and Mary F. Pratt Harvey. She was a member of Rock of Ages Church. She was also a member of the WV Steam and Gas Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Stapleton and one son, Willard Shawn Stapleton. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one daughter, Rhonda Bond; one son, Doug Stapleton (Sara); loving companion, Darrell Hill; one brother, Danny Harvey; four grandchildren, Jerid Dick (Rebecca Slone), Tommy Bond (Stephanie Adkins), Samantha Stapleton, Elizabeth Stapleton; and one step- great-granddaughter, Hannah Slone. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.
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REBA B. LEEP SMITH, 72, of Huntington, W.Va., widow of James R. Smith, passed away at the Wayne Nursing and Rehab Center on Thursday, January 14, 2010. She was born May 9, 1937, in Huntington to the late Oris and Fern Irby Leep. She was a retired housekeeper for Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, by Pastor Amos Simmons, with burial to follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two step-sisters, Charlotte Crocket and Joe Jordan and one granddaughter, Christina Ann Smith. She is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, David A. Smith of Huntington, Curtis Dale and Amanda G. Smith of Wayne, Douglas E. and Sheila M. Smith of Michigan and Jeffery and Gina Smith of Tennessee; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Sue and Glenn Bishop and Cathy and Tommy Knighton, all of Huntington; 10 grandchildren, Doug Jr., Misty, Jessica, Gregory, Shawn, Brittany, Sara, Sabrina, Chelsea and Michael; three great-grandchildren, Alexa, Kaidence and Rhiley; two brothers, Wandel Leep and Oris Paul Leep Jr.; six sisters, Barbara Perry, Alice Blankenship, Janice Bradshaw, Eva May Simmons, Joann Adkins and Michelle Hardy and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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DEWEY LEE "DUKE" MAYNARD, 68, of Dunlow, WV, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church in Dunlow, WV, by Brothers Lucian Nelson, Charles O. Adkins, and Ken Allen. Burial will follow at the Gib Maynard Cemetery, Dunlow with Jewell Lodge #140 A.F.&A.M. of Crum, WV performing Masonic graveside Rites. He was born January 18, 1941 at Holden in Logan County, WV, the youngest son of the late Hardin and Genevie McNeeley Maynard. On October 1, 2007 he gave his life to the Lord and staked his claim to the kingdom of heaven. He was a retiree of the Laborers Local 543 and from his own business, Maynard Logging. He was a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge in Crum, WV and was a 32 Degree Master Mason. Duke was well loved throughout his community, especially by those he visited each Christmas eve for 21 years. He will long be remembered by many as "Santa". Also preceding him in death were a brother, Dallas Blaine Maynard, five sisters, Tamsy Barker, Martha Jane Bailey, Eva Codman, Violet "Tiny" Masterson, and Delsie Maynard, three best friends, Steve Maynard, Carl Maynard, and Ricky Maynard, and a very special aunt Georgia Williamson. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Icle Moore Maynard; a daughter and son-in-law, Robin Lee and J.T. Spaulding; a son and daughter-in-law, Dewey Lee Maynard, Jr. and Sueann Maynard, all of Dunlow, WV; six grandchildren, Jamie (Kevin) Paulsen, Joshua Hardin, Dewey Wallace, Tracy Lee Spaulding, Hailee Marie Maynard, and Ashton Blake Maynard, all of Dunlow, WV; a brother, Harland Maynard and wife, Dorothy of Genoa, WV; a sister, Daisy Mae Pennington and husband David of Kenova, WV; three very dear nephews, Tony and Tommy Dale Pennington, both of Kenova, WV, and Harland "Chops" Maynard of Wayne, WV; a very special sister-in-law, Blondie Johnson of Inkster, MI; as well as numerous cousins and very dear friends. Friends may call after 5:00 p.m. Saturday at the Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church. The family would like to thank Dr. J. Timothy Garner, the staff of RSTD at KDMC, Pajette Townsend, Juanita Nelson, Robin Perry, DVFD, and the many others who helped during his long illness. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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VENETISHIA PERRY, 89, of Wilsondale, WV, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010 at the residence of her daughter, Teresa Porter, at Dunlow, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 18 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Elders James Lambert, Jr. and Gilbert Maynard, and Dignity Hospice Pastor Richard Belcher. Burial followed at the Jerry Williamson Cemetery near Wilsondale, WV. She was born June 2, 1920 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Esau and Sadie Williamson Perry. She was a homemaker and member of the Mt. Sinai United Baptist Church. Her husband, Lafe Perry, daughters Grace Joann Perry and Janith Sue Browning, son Estel Ray Perry, sisters Odesa Perry, Bessie Gilbert and Esta Adkins, and brother Troy Perry, also preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Sadie Browning, Brenda (Frank) Jenelos, and Teresa (Clifton) Porter; five sons, Andrew (Joan) Perry, Glen (Judy) Perry, Lafe Perry, Jr., Larry (Marie) Perry and James Perry; five sisters, Ruth (Robert) Maire, Gladys Pridemore, Barbara (Paul) Maynard, Juanita (John) Toppings, and Mable Jean (Dallas) Murphy; three brothers, Ivory Perry, Esau Perry, Jr., and Lowell (Linda) Perry; twenty-one grandchildren, Estel Ray Perry, Jr.,Greg Perry, Janet (Robbie) George, Joyce Ann Perry, Lois Renee Perry, Billy Hynd, Jimmy (Michelle) Hynd, Sheryl (Dale) Morvaji, Stephanie (Harold) McMillen, Andrew Scott Perry, Melinda Perry, Glen Edward (Jennifer) Perry, Joseph Dale Perry, Frank Jenelos, II, Gregory Allan Jenelos, Andrea (Tony) Capua, Larry Edward (Teresa) Perry, Michael (Keisha) Perry, Jeremy Perry, Jesse (Nola Kay) Prince, and Cody Porter; thirty four great-grandchildren and two great-great-granddaughters.
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RUTH ERNESTINE ADKINS THOMAS, 91, of Lesage, W.Va., went to be with Jesus, Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Landing United Methodist Church by the Rev. Carl Mouser and the Rev. Jerry Ryder. Burial will be in Susie Chapel Cemetery, 16th Street Road. Born in her home at Beech Fork, W.Va., March 26, 1918, to the late Ernest F. and Ida Warf Adkins, Ruth graduated from Marshall College and with a M.A. from Marshall University. She was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband, James R. "Buster" Thomas; her beloved daughter, Deloris Ann Baisden; her sister-in-law, Frieda Adkins; and brother-in-law, Tom Davis. She began her 33-year career as a one-room school teacher at schools near Beech Fork, and then took a break to marry and start a family. After graduating from Marshall College, she taught at Kellogg Elementary. Then she spent 17 years at Cox Landing Elementary, teaching fifth and sixth grade. She was a member of Cox Landing United Methodist Church. She also taught Sunday School and Bible School at Dillon Chapel and Cox's Landing United Methodist churches, and was an active member of the Women's Mission Society. Her greatest desire was for everyone to know Jesus as their Savior. She served her community and family with all her heart. Surviving are her four daughters, Mrs. Marla (Rossie) White, Mrs. Donna (John) Pinkerman, both of Lesage, Mrs. Karen (Thomas) Losee of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. Cheryl (Jerry) Ryder; and son, James (Pam) Thomas, both of Huntington; and son-in-law, Leon Baisden of Lesage; a sister, Iona Davis; and brother, Harold Adkins, both of Lesage; 17 grandchildren, David Baisden, Scott White, Kris Pinkerman, Candy White, Johnna Pinkerman Adams and Alicia Thomas, all of Huntington, W.Va., Dowm Messinger Hawley of Summersville, S.C., Wayne Messinger of Sarasota, Fla., James Losee of Bradenton, Fla., Tanya Baisden Hill of Milton, W.Va., Cassandra White McClung, Samantha Ryder Childers, both of Ona, W.Va., Jimmy Thomas of Warner-Robins, Ga., Brent Ryder, Stephanie Thomas Hoover, Matt Ryder of Barboursville, W.Va., Hop White of Hurricane, W.Va.; 32 great-grandchildren; a nephew and five nieces. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, David Baisden, Scott White, Wayne Messinger, Brent Ryder, Jimmy Thomas, Hop White, Matt Ryder and James Losee. The body will be taken to the church an hour before the funeral. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Beard Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Huntington City Mission, 624 10th St., Huntington, WV 25701.
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CHARLES L. McCOY, 72, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Don Irby. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne. He was born March 17, 1937, in Wayne County, a son of the late George Wetzel and Pearl Edra Newman McCoy. He was owner-operator of McCoy Trucking. His wife, Mickey Fry McCoy, a sister, Jo Ann McClung, and a brother, Jody McCoy, also preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Mitzi Blankenship of Wayne; two sons, Charles L. McCoy of Huntington and Samuel J. McCoy of Kenova, W.Va.; four brothers, Jim McCoy and wife, Barbara of Davenport, Fla., Jack McCoy of Florida, Andrew J. Fry and wife, Eleanor, and Harold Fry and wife, Lovella, all of East Lynn, W.Va.; sister, Dot Gillette and husband, Don of Huntington, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Daniel Blankenship, Rachel Blankenship and Jessica Burton. Friends may call one hour prior to services Monday at Morris Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 4464, Huntington, WV 25709.
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JOSIE ANNA "JoAnn" TRIMBOLI, 82, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2010, in Seminole, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 11 a.m., at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Robert Huron. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. JoAnn was born on December 26, 1927 in Wayne, W.Va., the daughter of the late James Ireland and Mitte Adams Burns. She is survived by her husband Mike Trimboli; one son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Jane Trimboli of Orlando, Fla.; two granddaughters and spouse, Angela and Lin Porter of Seminole, Fla., and Mary Ann Harrell of Orlando, Fla.; two step-daughters and spouse, Stephanie and Shelton Smith of Portland, Ore., and Brittany Berger of Orlando, Fla.,six great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Oscar and Faye Burns of Huntington; and many family and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home.
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NANNIE MARCUM KROHN, 85, of Fort Gay passed away January 17, 2010 atll the Martin County Health Care Facility. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Salt Petre Christian Baptist Church officiated by Pastor Richard Maynard. Burial will follow at the Lynch Cemetery at Salt Petre, WV. Nannie was born September 22, 1924 to the late Harlan and Eda Parsley Marcum. She was a CNA Dispatcher for the U.S. Government for 17 years. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, George John Krohn of Fort Gay; one daughter, Sharon Krohn of Caudell, Charolette, NC; one son, George J. Krohn III of Monroe, Michican; two sisters, Dixie Marcum of Chesapeake, Va. and Bertha Salmons of Fort Gay; four brothers, Emery and James Marcum of Fort Gay, Charles E. Marcum of Kermit and Thurman Marcum of Crum. Visitation is 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 4 p.m. for the family, at Young Funeral Home in Louisa.
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CLYDE G. SPRADLING, 80, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010, at the Huntington VA Medical Center. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at the Mount Vernon Cemetery with Chaplain Frank Jarrell officiating. He was born July 13, 1929, in Ceredo, W.Va. a son of the late Virgil and Grace Hughes Spradling. Clyde was the owner and operator of Spradling Lawn Mower Repair in Kenova. He was a Korean War veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy, and was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #93 whose Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anna Mae Gwinn Spradling, three sisters and four brothers. He is survived by two brothers John R. Spradling and Paul Ray Spradling, both of Chesapeake, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the charity of one's choice. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family. There will be no visitation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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LINDA KAY BLEVINS SEE, 60, of Kenova, wife of Arlie Joe See, died Tuesday, January 19, 1010, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was a homemaker. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods, Ky. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Evans Funeral Home, Raceland, Ky. Contributions may be directed to the Lawrence County Quarterback or Tipoff club, 826 S. Highway 3, Louisa, KY 41230.
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MRS. ROSE WORKMAN, 93, of Piney Fork of Harts, W.Va., surrounded by her adoring family, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2010. Born March 30, 1916, in Greenshoal, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Delia Adkins Workman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Workman, an infant son, Timothy Raymond Workman, sisters Pauline Workman, and Virginia Toler, and great-grandchildren Michael Locascio and Andrew Thomas. She was a devoted mother to Merlene (Ralph) Layfield, Janice (Buddy) Thomas, Nellie Joyce (Waldo) Booth, Barbara (Ray) Ferrell, and Lois (Bill) Mitchell. She was a loving Mammaw to 13 grandchildren, Rosemary Doss (Ted Richards), Michelle (Roy) Clark, Becky (Eddie) Cox, Walt (Robin) Thomas, Lial Thomas, Veronica Locascio, Dawn Marcum, Raymond (Tina) Ferrell, Darren (Kristie) Ferrell, Paula (Jimmy) Cook, Shannon (Dwain) Williams, Jennifer (Gary) Sweeney, and Lori Mitchell; and great-grandma to 21 grandchildren, Rachel (Justin) Kellar, Stephanie and Steven Clark, Ashley and Matthew Cox, Lindsay and Kory Thomas, Summer and Tabby Locascio, Megan and Hannah Thomas, Reid, Wade and Ross Ferrell, Kayleb and Klaudia Ferrell, Anna-Marie and Hunter Cook, Michael Williams, Chloe and Will Sweeney and Erica Garner. She will also be missed by her longtime neighbor/family friend Judy McCann and her children. She also leaves behind siblings Ben Workman, Irvin Workman, Eunice Elkins, Robert Workman, Doreen Nelson, and Rayburn Workman and a host of nieces and nephews. Rose was a member of Workman Fork United Baptist Church since July 18, 1943, taught Sunday School for 50-plus-years, where she taught many, many children The Lord's Prayer, The 23rd Psalm-, and John 3:16. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, reading her Bible, and spending time with her large family. She left her family with an enduring legacy to be a humble servant of God, and was a shining example of faith to all who knew her. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2010, at the Workman Fork United Baptist Church with Brother Willie McClellan and Rev. Manasses Hensley Jr., officiating. Burial will follow in the Workman Cemetery at Piney Fork of Harts, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be grandsons and sons-in-law. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Friday at the Workman Fork United Baptist Church at Harts, W.Va. Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, West Virginia, is in charge of arrangements.
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ANNA MARIE MARCUM, 89, of Carroll, Ohio died January 20, 2010, at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center in Columbus. Preceded in death by husband Charley Marcum; parents Lace Pauley and Linnie Stevens; son Ervin Thomas Marcum; daughters Judy Lee Marcum and Linda Kay Marcum; three brothers; three sisters; sons-in-law Robert Vance and Hobert Blackburn. Survived by daughters Geneva Pearl Vance of Cleveland, Ohio, Josephine (Thomas) Marcum of Carroll, Ohio, Gloria Jean Blackburn of Pataskala, Ohio, and Sharon (Mickel) Salmons of Crum, W.Va.; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; siblings Naomi (Robert) Ferguson, Arthur Stevens, Amanda Massey, Virginia Pack, William Andrew Stevens, Elizabeth (Quintin) Marcum, Francis (Walter) Messer, Willard Stevens, Georgia (Jim) Brown, David Pauley, and Estella Laughinsell; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 2 to4 p.m. at Graumlich Funeral Home, 1351 S. High St., Columbus, Ohio. Additional visitation in W.Va., on Sunday 6 to 9 p.m. at Silver Creek United Baptist Church, Crum, W.Va., where service will be held noon Monday, Rev. Jesse Salmons and Rev. Jason Salmons officiating. Interment Marcum Family Cemetery. To sign and view online guest book please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com.
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JAMES EDWARD STAMBAUGH, 59, of Prichard, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at the Cabell Huntington Hospital. Jim was born November 13, 1950, in Boyd County, Kentucky. Jim proudly served his country during the Vietnam era in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Kenova. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Billy Stambaugh. Other survivors include his mother Maudie Stambaugh of Huntington; a brother, Don Stambaugh of Virginia; a sister, Mary Hagley of Huntington; two sons, James Jr. and wife Edita, and Jeffrey and wife Anne, all of Virginia; one daughter, Laura Mitchell of Prichard. Additional survivors include 10 grandchildren Joel Tiatco, Michael Birshing, Amber, Samantha, Timothy, Quinton, and Aaron Stambaugh, Jay, DeLinda, Tracy Dale Mitchell along with a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father ,Tracy M. Stambaugh; two sisters, Janice and Janet; one grandson Benjamin Dale Stambaugh. The family would like to thank Dr. Koury, Nurse Paula, Nurse Ryan and the staff of Cabell Huntington Hospital ICU and the VA Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard Officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donation to the Wayne County Right To Life, Attn: Linda Carver, P.O. Box 672, Ceredo, WV 25507. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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RICHARD THOMAS SUTHERLAND JR., of Bellevue, Nebraska, formerly of Ceredo-Kenova, W.Va., died Thursday, January 21, 2010. Son of Jerri Sutherland of The Villages, Fla., and Dick Sutherland of Ocala, Fla. He is also survived by his wife Auri and two sons, Tommy and JJ; a sister Roxanne of Southampton, Mass; two brothers, John and Alex of North Carolina. Tom graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School and the University of Nebraska. He was employed by Mutual of Omaha for the past 25 years. A memorial service will be held at Life Springs Church in Bellevue on Sunday, January 24, 2010. Arrangements are by Bellevue Memorial Funeral Home. Donations in Tom's name may be made to the Life Springs Church, 13904 S 36th St., Bellevue, NE 68123.
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JULIA A. JERVIS, 71, of Huntington, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Ms. Jervis was born June 4, 1938, to the late Calvin and Delana (Johnson) Adkins. In addition to her parents, Ms. Jervis was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Jervis. Survivors include three sons, Paul Meade and Roger Meade, both of Huntington, and Jack Meade of North Carolina; three daughters, Hazel Powell of Kenova, Linda Euler of Florida and Sylvia Faul of Tennessee; 17 grandchildren; and an aunt, Lillie Mae Owens. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Monday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Brother Scott Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral at the funeral home. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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Funeral service for 1SGT (ret.) JEFF LUCAS, 67 of Lawton, OK, was at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010 at Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Delbert Hughes, pastor of Lighthouse Church of God and Rev. Greg Baxter, pastor of Lawton Baptist Tabernacle, officiating. Burial was at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma with full military honors. Mr. Lucas passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010 in Lawton. Jeff was born on May 22, 1942 in Wayne County, West Virginia to Lewis and Bessie (Stapleton) Lucas. He grew up in Wayne County and graduated from Wayne High School in 1960. He joined the United States Army on October 31, 1960. He served in many locations including three tours in Korea and three tours in Germany. He also served in Panama, Fort Carson, Colorado and Fort Sill, Oklahoma. While serving in the military, he received many medals including the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with second oak leaf cluster, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon third award, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon-3, Good Conduct Medal seventh award, and the Expert Rifle M-16 Award. He married Runa Hazel Fletcher on August 31, 1963 in Moniville, West Virginia. They traveled with the military and returned to Fort Sill, Oklahoma in 1977. Mr. Lucas retired from the Army on October 31, 1982. He began his career with civil service as a butcher and receiver at the Fort Sill Commissary where he worked until 2004. He was a member of the Wild Life Refuge and the National Rifle Association and was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying the sport with his brothers. He was a great outdoors man and enjoyed sitting on the front porch with his best buddy, Clydie Stamper. He is survived by his beloved wife, Hazel, of the home; his son and daughter in law, William Ray Lucas and Sheila Pinnright, of Lawton; his daughter and son in law, Teresa and Jason Tompkins, Sr., of Spangdahlem, Germany; his brother and sister in law, Bob and Mary Lou Lucas, of Huntington, West Virginia; his sister, Nellie Lucas, of Wayne, West Virginia; six grandchildren, Lauren Paige Tompkins, Brianna Lucas, Jason Tompkins, Jr., Emily Tompkins, Jessica Pinnright, and Matthew Pinnright; two great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of loving friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Richard Lee Lucas; one brother, Johnny Lucas one sister, Ruby Stephens; and his best friends, Clydie Stamper and Emory Siegrist.
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ALICE MARIE VAUGHAN, 82, of Portsmouth, VA, formerly of Wayne, WV, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Steve Sullivan. Burial will follow at the Dummitt-Burk Cemetery at Wayne, WV. She was born. August 29, 1927 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late James Franklin and Belle Smith Dummitt. She was a homemaker and member of the Garretts Creek Community Church. Her husband, Robert Vaughan, a sister, Billy Dickerson, and a brother, Wayne Dummitt, also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Alice Blake and husband, Gary of Isle of Wight, VA; a son, Carl Adkins and wife, Sue of Portsmouth, VA; a sister, Josephine Lycans of Wayne, WV; four grandchildren, Billy and Robbie Adkins, Charles Blake, and Crystal Clark and husband, Thomas; and a great-granddaughter, Karen Blake; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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LAURA BELLE PERRY, 91, of Dunlow, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by her sons, Rev. Verlin Perry, Rev. Leroy Perry and Charles Perry. Burial will follow at the Marcum Cemetery at Dunlow, W.Va. She was born Dec. 19, 1918, at Kermit, W.Va., a daughter of the late William and Effie Parsley Spaulding. She was a homemaker and member of the Fairmount United Baptist Church for over 50 years. Her husband, William Brooks Perry; two daughters, Letha Chaffin and Helen Blevens; a great-granddaughter, Sabrina Vernatter; a daughter-in-law, Wanda Perry; two sisters, Shirl Brewer and Mirl Brewer; and two brothers, Bill Spaulding and Lonnie Spaulding, also preceded her in death. Survivors include five daughters, Phyllis (Ted) Vernatter of Attica, Mich., Carol (Wade) Lansing of Fort Gay, W.Va., Ledonna (Bill) Stasik of Caro, Mich., Yvonne (Dean) Courtney of Catlettsburg, Ky., and Geneva McGraw of Virginia; nine sons, Verlin Perry of Louisville, Ky., Wetzel (Lou) Perry, Brooks (Linda) Perry Jr., Leroy (Karen) Perry, all of Dunlow, W.Va., Sam (Ann) Perry of Clarksburg, W.Va., Charles (Sheila) Perry of Chesapeake, Ohio, Ralph (Drema) Perry of Crum, W.Va., Greg (Flora) Perry of Prichard, W.Va., and Robert (Donna) Moore of Fort Gay, W.Va.; two sisters, Pauline Brewer and Barbara Evans of Kermit, W.Va.; five brothers, Robert, Tony, Benny, Tommy and Donnie Spaulding, all of Kermit, W.Va.; 34 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.
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MARGARET FERGUSON, 99 of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed away January 25, 2010, in Port Saint Lucie. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Ray Adkins. Burial will be in Morrison Cemetery. She was born August 20, 1910, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Clovis Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tillman Ferguson. She is survived by a niece who was raised as a daughter, Gwendolyn Schoenfield, and her husband, Orville of Port Saint Lucie, and several other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be after noon Saturday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.
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JOHN BAPTIST CAMERON, 73, of East Lynn, W.Va., died Monday, January 25, 2010, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va. Burial will follow near his residence at Jasper Ferguson Cemetery, East Lynn, with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post #93 of Kenova. He was born June 24, 1936, in Hensley, W.Va., a son of the late Seth and Mary Richmond Cameron. John served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 8 years and retired from the U.S. Navy after 12 years of service. A son, John Leslie Cameron also preceded him in death, along with a sister, Dora I. Johnston; and six brothers, Charlie, Willie, Woodrow, Callas, Jacob and Council Cameron. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Lew Lambert Cameron; two daughters, Essie Pierce and companion James Bowen, Mary Rebecca "Becky" Cameron and companion Kevin Mitchell, all of East Lynn; six grandchildren, David Chris Wood, Esther Edmoundson, John Wood, Heather Cochran, Heidi Wood and Luke Cochran; four great-grandchildren, Hailey and Seth Edmoundson, Angel and Sarah Wood; a sister, Lavy Davis and husband Gora of Hanover, W.Va.; a brother, Silas "Moody" Cameron and wife Peggy of Brenton, W.Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who was a gift to all whom knew him. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may me made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709.
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CECIL RAY RUNYON, 52, of Franklin Furnace, OH passed away Monday, January 25, 2010 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Funeral Services were conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV by Pastor Bobby Toler. Burial will follow at Twin Oaks Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. In addition, an evening memorial service will be held 6:00 pm Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church. Born August 11, 1957, he was a son of the late Charles Cecil and Estella Brewer Runyon. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include one son, Christopher Runyon of North Carolina; five sisters, Charlene Toler (Bobby) of Grass Lake, MI, Sylbia Starbird (Paul) of Dunlow, WV, Crystial Akers (Glen) of Wayne, WV, Joyce Runyon of Wadsworth, OH, Naomi Ferguson (Woody) of Linwood, NC; one brother, Robert Lee Runyon ll of TN. Friends may call 1:00 p.m. until service time Thursday, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.
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ETHEL RICE ADKINS, 77, of Ceredo, WV, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Jim Rose. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, WV. She was born October 4, 1932 at Radnor, WV, a daughter of the late David & Verla Hampton Rice. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Adkins, and a sister, Pearl Jackson. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Hatten of Ceredo, WV; a brother, Millard Rice of Steptown, WV and a sister Louise Steck of Delaware, OH; three grandchildren Scott (Sherri) Hatten of Pataskala, OH, Allison Smith and Angela Stewart of Huntington, WV as well as 8 great grandchildren. Christopher and Kierstin Hatten, Kaitlin, Madison, and Emily Stewart. Katherine, J.D., and Sam Smith. A special thanks to her caregiver Sharon Ross. Friends may call one hour prior to services Friday at Morris Funeral Home.
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PATRICIA GAIL QUEEN, 50, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born on January 24, 1960 in Huntington, W. Va., a daughter of the late Walter Roy Queen and Elsie Vance Queen. She attended Beulah Freewill Baptist Church in Huntington. Survivors include one sister, Betty Finton and husband Bob of Kiahsville, W.Va.; six nieces, Heather Pack and husband Michael of Huntington, W.Va., Renee Adkins and husband Thomas of Kiahsville, Clara McCoy of Milton, W.Va., Hannah Roberston and husband Kevin of Kiahsville, Miriam Finton of Huntington, and Kiah Finton of Kiahsville, two nephews, Nathaniel Finton and Yosef Finton both of Kiahsville, and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. or Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Charlotte Queen Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. Visitation will begin at I lam Thursday at the Funeral Home.
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To You, Oh Lord I lift up my soul, Psalm 25:1 (NIV) MARJORIE PINSON, 92, formerly of Huntington, W.Va., died Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at Heartland of Riverview Nursing Home, South Point, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Michael Blankenship of OBAC. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved late husband, Thomas W. Pinson at Stephens Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. She was born November 6, 1917, in Wayne, a daughter of the late Wilson and Fannie Stephens. Survivors include a son, Gerald Pinson; three daughters, Mary Jane Reynolds and husband Robert Glen of Wayne, Deanna Sydenstricker and husband Richard of Tennessee, Doris Murray and husband Roger of Kentucky; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; nine great- great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff, nurses and caregivers at Heartland of Riverview.
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OPAL HILL, 75 of Columbus, OH, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Monday, February 1, 2010 at the House of Prayer of Ferguson Branch Road in Dunlow, WV by Brother Buck Maynard. Burial will follow at the Goble Brown Cemetery. She was born September 10, 1934 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Noah and Pricy Coleman Finley. Opal was a homemaker. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Daniel Frank Hill and two brothers, Bobby Gene Finley and Jonny Finley. Survivors include a daughter, Elaine Hill of Columbus, OH, four sons, Daniel Martin Hill and wife, Tamera H. of Columbus, OH, Brian Scott Hill and wife, Wanda L. of Pataskala, OH, Carl Wayne Hill and wife, Heather H. of Dallas, TX, Larry Mason Hill and wife, Beth of Columbus, OH; four sisters, Bessie Stafford of Columbus, OH, Dicie Lemon of Hardy, VA, Doris Long and husband, Leo, Sue Smith and companion, Kenny, all of Columbus, OH; four brothers, George Finley of Branchland, WV, Noah Finley and wife, Bonnie of Dunlow, WV, Clark Finley of Genoa, WV, Roger Finley and wife, Faye of Fort Gay, WV; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 pm Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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WINFIELD MARTIN, 89, of Fort Gay passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Woodland Oaks Health Care Center in Ashalnd, Ky. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 30 at 1 p.m. at the Salt Petre Christian Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. Richard Maynard and Rev. Copley. Burial followed at the Lynch Cemetery at Salt Petre, WV. Winfield was born June 18, 1920 in Louisa, Kentucky to the late Bill and Sarah Derefield Martin. He was a carpenter foreman for the Norfork Western Railroad, an Army WWII veteran and member of the Salt Petre Christian Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mavis Martin. He is survived by one son, William "Bill" and wife Tamala Martin of Argilite, Ky.; two sisters, Lucille Maynard of Mansfield, OH, and Laverne Fitspatrick of Murfesboro, TN; two grandsons, Nicholas Winfield Martin of Lexington, Ky. and William Tyler Martin of Argilite; two step grandchildren, Jennifer Ducksorth of Cordova, TN., and Kenneth Brandon Morgan of Lexington, Ky.
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DONNA JEAN HANSHAW, 71, of Huntington, W.Va., died Thursday, January 28, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. She was born September 12, 1938, in Kenova, W.Va., to the late Okey and Oretha Mae Parsley Pack. Mrs. Hanshaw was a member of the Kenova Church of God and a member of the Open Door Baptist Church of Huntington. She enjoyed singing and was the Youth Group Leader of the Kenova Church of God for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a husband, Clifford Stapleton, a son, David "Terry" Reynolds, and a brother, Larry A. Pack. Survivors include a husband, Harold Hanshaw Sr.; a daughter Tamara "Tammy" Renee Reynolds Hayes and her husband Phillip of Aurora, Mo.; step-children Raymond Stapleton, Donna Stapleton, both of Wise County, Va.; a sister, Juanita and Mike Aliff of Huntington; a brother, David H. Pack of Kenova; and two sisters-in-law, Audrey Short of Wise, Va., and Liz Pack of Memphis, Tenn. Additional survivors include nine grandchildren, Heather Hodge Moore and Tiffany Hodge of Rapid City, S.D., David T. Reynolds II of Kenova, Amanda Reynolds Harper, Whitney Reynolds of Ceredo, T.C. Reynolds, Elisha Reynolds, Bradley Stapleton, Delenn Stapleton; four great-grandchildren, Keagan Hodge-Kor, Kenton Mayhone, Kortlyne Mayhone, and Destiny Reynolds, along with 10 nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family would like to give a special thank you to Lisa Gray Broce for her care, and Tony and Sally Hanshaw for their support. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House or the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department. These may be made at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Open Door Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in the Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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EARL R. DAVIS, 70, of Shoals, W.Va., passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at the Hospice House of Huntington. He was born April 29, 1939, in Huntington, W.Va., to the late William Earl and Tiny Mae Kirk Davis. He is survived by his wife, Jerry Sue Davis; two sons, Earl Davis Jr. of Proctorville, Ohio, and Robert W. Davis of Wayne, W.Va.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was a retired insurance salesman. He was an avid car enthusiast, an original member of the 55-plus softball league in Chesapeake, Ohio, and attended Marshall University. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, W.Va. Visitation will be held 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations to SR. 55 Plus softball league, care of Ron Jarvis, 2645 3rd Ave., Huntington, WV 25702. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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MARY FRANCES WHEELER, 84, of Kenova, W.Va., died Friday, January 29, 2010, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, February 1, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Mary was born January 10, 1926, in Lincoln County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Henry and Sarah Ellen Stevenson Sloan. She was a member of the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Kenova. She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Daniel Wheeler; one daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Milford Frazier of Kenova; one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Neal and Judy Ann Wheeler of Fitzgerald, Ga.; one granddaughter, Kelly Light of Kingsport, Tenn.; three grandsons, Terry and John Frazier, both of Kenova and Mark Wheeler of St. Pete, Fla.; one sister, Ruth Taylor of Ceredo; six great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2010. at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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WESLEY D. OSBURN, born Feb. 19, 1934, in Wayne County, W.Va., died Jan. 29, 2010, of respiratory disease at home in Westerville, Ohio, surrounded by his family. Wesley, the son and stepson of Vena and Harold Sullivan, was a member of Northside Fellowship Church and is survived by Wanda, his loving wife of 56 years; and their children, Pamela (Jeffrey) Schwartz, Rodney (Cynthia) Osburn and Jeffrey (Diane) Osburn. Also surviving are his mother, Vena Day Sullivan; mother-in-law, Tressa Dalton; brothers and sisters, Jim (Iva) Sullivan, Mary Lou (Jerry) Mason, Tom (Karen) Sullivan and Gary (Dona) Osburn; 10 grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Wesley was a proud graduate of the 1951 class of Wayne High School, followed by enlistment in 1952 in the United States Navy, serving four years aboard the aircraft carrier USS Princeton CVS 37 during the Korean Conflict. Wesley married Wanda Lou Baker, also of Wayne, in 1953. Upon discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1956, Wesley began his 53-year career in the vegetation management industry, specializing in vegetation control across the entire U.S. railroad system. In 1971, Wesley joined John B. Roy and RWC Inc. of Westfield, Mass., to develop and grow a company with the help of several dedicated employees, that today is an industry leader and continues to service railroads throughout much of the United States with operations in Westerville, Ohio, Westfield, Mass., and Memphis, Tenn. In addition to his work, Wesley and Wanda together enjoyed travel, their family and friends, and proudly claimed to have visited all 50 states many times over. Wesley served as officer in a number of professional organizations and private enterprises, was an avid sportsman and thoroughly enjoyed every opportunity to fish, hunt and attend OSU football games in the company of his family and friends. Wesley enjoyed and rarely missed an opportunity to attend a reunion of his family, his high school class and his Navy shipmates. It was Wesley's wish and the family to acknowledge with appreciation and gratitude the constant presence, support and prayers of his family, friends and dedicated and compassionate caregivers, Angela, Tera, Annie and Dempsey, and Mt. Carmel Hospice. Friends may call at the Moreland Funeral Home, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at Northside Fellowship Church, 6841 Freeman Road, Westerville, Ohio. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. Friends may if they wish send a memorial contribution to Northside Fellowship, 6841 Freeman Road, Westerville, OH 43082 or Wayne High School, 100 Pioneer Road, Wayne, WV 25570.
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MELDA MARCUM, 83, of Genoa, WV, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 2 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Bro. Everett Meddings and Elder Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at the Pratt Cemetery at Radnor, WV. She was born October 12, 1926 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Moses Denver and Lutie Pratt Marcum. Melda was a retired teacher for the Wayne County Board of Education and a member of the Highlawn Baptist Church. A son, David Phillips, and brothers Moses Marcum, Jr. and infants Samuel Dewey and L.B., Marcum, also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Joyce Phillips; four sisters, Jean Haynes and Mary Haynes of Dandridge, TN, Faye Wright of Whittier, NC, and Martha Coleman of Radnor, WV; a granddaughter, Kimberly Meddings and husband, Howard of Radnor, WV, and two great-grandchildren, Adrian Porter and husband, Alex, and Ashley Meddings; three additional loved ones, Lonnie Marcum, Darrell Dow, Robert Davis and a host of nieces and nephews.
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SAM J. ISAAC, 81, of Fort Gay passed away on Jan. 29, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents Sam Isaac and Eva Pratt Isaac. He is survived by his wife Claria W. Isaac of Fort Gay, three daughters; Judy Isaac of Fort Gay, Christina Cox of Rittman, Ohio and Dottie Spitaleri of Rittman, Ohio, two sons; Turman Isaac of Rittman and Richard Isaac of Rittman, one sister Lotus Williams of Mansfield, Ohio and two brothers; William Isaac of Ashland, Ohio and John Isaac of North Carolina in addition to seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were scheduled for Sunday, January 31 at 2 p.m, officiated by Pastor Richard Maynard and Rev. Tom Watts: Burial followed in Lynch Cemetery in Fort Gay.
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JAMES "MARTIN" LEMASTER, 70, of Fort Gay went home to be with his heavenly father Thursday, January 29, 2010. He was born to the late Manforf and Alka Lemaster on March 9, 1939 in Louisa, Kentucky. He married Norma Genevieve Godby in April 1957 and they lived in Louisa before relocating to Fort Gay in 1980. Martin was passionate about serving the Lord. He was a great counselor to many, especially his children and grandchildren. Martin was an active member of Old Hood United Baptist Church. He loved singing and being with his spiritual brothers and sisters. Martin is survived by his loving widow Norma Genevive Godbey Lemaster and four children: Debra Cyrus and husband Larry Cyrus, Jim Lemaster, Ronald Lemaster, deceased and Steven Lemaster. He also is survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, whom he loved very much. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Fairchild-Lemaster Cemetery with Elder Hobert Eugene May and Elder Johnny Molette officiating.
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ELVA SUE LEVERING, 44, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 30, 2010. She was born May 19, 1965 in Huntington, W.Va. Her mother, Shirley Adkins preceded her in death along with her father, Ollie Mills, and two brothers, Ollie Mills, Jr., and Rocky Mills. Survivors include three daughters, Susan Levering and her husband-to-be, Daniel Workman, Josephine "Nikki" Towler, all of Kenova, and Latasha Mills of Huntington; three brothers, Ronnie Mills of Kenova, Bradley Mills and his wife Crissy of Huntington, and Clyde Mills of Kenova; three grandchildren, Daniel Workman II, Trista Workman, both of Kenova, and Shaylen Cloninger of Huntington; special aunt June McCoy of Huntington; Janice Richards, who was a sister at heart; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Mills Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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ELLA M. BRUCE, 84 of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010, in Heritage Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Bob Hale; burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne County. Ella was born March 24, 1925, to Manuel and Nora Chaffin, she was a member of Good Samaritan Church and a retired seamstress. Also preceding her in death was her husband W.C. Bruce; three children, Janie Ferrell, Jean Jenkins and John Spaulding, as well as a granddaughter, Lisa Shell, two brothers and three sisters. Those that survive her include one son, Jerry Spaulding of Kenova; seven grandchildren, Tina, Michael, Robin, Angela, Jerry II, Johnny and Christy, seven great-grandchildren and 11 great- great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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WILMA J. FERGUSON, 76, of Huntington, widow of Irvin Ferguson, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington after a prolonged illness of Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was born on March 17, 1933, in Grayson, Ky., a daughter to the late Everett and Amelia Pope. She was a member of Walnut Hills Nazarene Church and was retired from Bailey's Cafeteria after 20-plus years of service. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Roy, Paul, Elwood and Phillip Pope. She is survived by her daughters, Dianne Hoover and her husband Harold "Ed" of Milton, W.Va., and Martha Ferguson of Huntington; grandsons Michael Ferguson of Huntington and Joshua Hoover of Milton; great-granddaughter Katlyn Ferguson of Huntington; brothers Walter Pope of Brookville, Ohio and Gene Pope of Grayson, Ky.; sisters Kathleen (Richard) Everman of Olive Hill, Ky., Sandra (Clyde) Lewis of Sandy Hook, Ky., and Joy (Jim) Kelley of Versailles, Ky.; sisters-in-law Glenna Pope of Grayson, Ky., and Ermal (Fred) Lam of Huntington. The family wishes to express their gratitude to both Hospice of Huntington and the Hospice House for their outstanding care and support. You guys are AWESOME! Special thanks to her home Hospice team members Vicki, Tina and Margie. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Carl Merritt officiating. Burial will follow at Morrison's Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family asks that condolences take the form of flowers or donations to Hospice of Huntington, PO Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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MR. FLOYD J. "JIGGS" RIDER, 86, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. At his passing, he was surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Fred Ferguson and Rick Perdue. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Huntington. He was born March 16, 1923, in Winda, Georgia, a son of the late James Floyd and Ina Missouri Garner Rider. He was a former employee with Houdaille Industries; a member of the Wayne Baptist Church; and a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Boyd Rider; three brothers, Cephas J. Rider, Clarence M. Rider and William H. Rider; and four sisters C.B. Brantley, Josephine Owens, Cynthia E. Scott and Johnnie Belle West. Survivors include a special daughter Martha Ann Fry, who was reared by Floyd and his wife Martha, and her family whom he adopted and loved as his own, her son Jeffrey Fry and his wife Tonia and their children Ben and Emily Fry and her daughter Jill Parsons and her husband Danny and their children Jacey, Rileigh and Baylee Parsons and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated but contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington.

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