WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
April, 2010

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JESSIE JAMES MANNS, 78, of Branchland, W.Va., went to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va. He was a devoted Christian and a current member of Branchland United Baptist Church, active as much as his health allowed. He was born January 15, 1932, and was a coal miner all his working life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucian and Georgie Manns; brothers Clarence and Challis; sisters Nary Chapman and Martha Brumfield. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 56 years, Phyllis Winters Manns; daughter Sandra Manns Ramey (Earl); son Eddie Manns (Linda); son Joey Manns (Lydia); grandchildren Allen, Angela, Jason, Paige, Nick, Joelle and their spouses; six great-grandchildren Alex, Alyxis, Christian, Noah, Gabriel and Riley; four sisters Dellean Davidson, Mabel Cook, Glenith Maynard and Sessie Manns; four brothers Donald, Ronald, Wondell and Willie; and a host of other loving family members and friends. The family would like to give a special Thank you to Carolyn Dyer and Hospice of Huntington for their years of caregiving. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2010, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Earl Ramey and Alan Frye officiating. Burial will follow at Midkiff Cemetery West Hamlin. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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TROY DALE BECKELHEIMER, 29, of Huntington, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Lowe Cemetery, Jenny's Creek, Kermit, W.Va. He was born on Dec. 30, 1980, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Clyde Muncy of Kenova, W.Va., and Debrah Ann Davis Smiar of Columbus, Ohio. He is also survived by one daughter, Gracie May Beckelheimer; maternal grandmother, Mae Davis of Columbus, Ohio; five sisters, Tasha Slone of Huntington, Dana Meadows of Lavalette, Brittany Beckelheimer of Kenova, Jennifer Beckelheimer of Texas, and Vanessa Crawford of Heith, Ohio; five brothers, Ronnie Beckelheimer of Columbus, Clyde Fife of Lavalette, Jessie Fife of Barboursville, Jeff Muncy of Cincinnati, and Wil Bragg of Huntington; niece, Katelyn Cole; and nephews, Levi Cole, Jordan Beckelheimer, Dustin Meadows, Ashton Slone, John Slone Jr., Austin Beckelheimer and Clyde Fife Jr. He was a wonderful father, brother and son, and will be loved and missed by all. Visitation will be 11 to 1 p.m. Monday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.
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DANIEL TODD BROWNING, 60, of Pembroke Pines, Fla., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Hospice by the Sea in Hollywood, Fla., following a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Elders Flem Arrowood, Glen Arrowood and Ted Asbury. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. He was born July 11, 1949, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Arthur U. and Jeanetta Arrowood Browning of Wayne. He was the regional business manager for Region IV Department of Corrections in Florida. His grandparents, Dan and Sallie Finley Browning and Flem and Lelia Trimble Arrowood, preceded him in death. Additional survivors include his sister, Arthetta Browning of Lavalette, W.Va.; his brother, Ric Browning and wife Bev of Wayne; his nephew Michael Taylor and wife Jeanette, and nieces Sara Queen and husband Jamison and Jessica Hilton and husband Ben. Jamison Queen, Ben Hilton, David Porterfield, Michael Taylor, Jack C. Dyer Jr., and David Fry will serve as pallbearers. Larry Arrowood and Tom Dick will be honorary pallbearers. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home.
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BETTY M. WALLACE, 76, of Orrville, OH, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Orrville Point Nursing Home. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elders Ray Williamson and Douglas Watts. Burial will follow at Dan Wallace Cemetery. She was born September 9, 1933 in Ceredo, WV, a daughter of the late Luther and Beatrice Bass Pelfrey. Betty was a homemaker and member of the Good News United Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death were three daughters, Brenda and Linda Wallace, Patricia Durham; a son, Phillip Wallace; a grandson, David Tomblin, Jr. Survivors include four daughters, Pauline Rayburn of Wheelersburg, OH, Debra Rodgers of Mansfield, OH, Barbara Tomblin and husband, David of Orrville,OH, Nora Durham and husband, Steve of Jackson, OH; three sons, Roger Wallace and wife, Joann of Painesville, OH, Michael Wallace and, wife, Marie of Ottway, OH, James Wallace and wife, Shannon of Hillsboro, OH; twenty-one grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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SIMON B. "BRUCE" MARCUM, 69, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, April 5, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, April 9, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Steve Grimes. Entombment will follow at the White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Bruce was retired from the City of Huntington and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Bruce was born on November 30, 1940, in Williamson, W.Va., the son of the late John S. and Lorena Vera Parsley Marcum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Evelyn Claire Lawrence and two brothers, O. David and William J. Marcum. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Cynthia R. Marcum; three sons, JD Marcum of Cincinnati, Ohio, Shawn H. Marcum and Amie Maynard of Huntington and Todd A. Marcum of Burlington, Ky.; two grandsons, Nathan and Nicholas; one brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Joyce Marcum of Huntington; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Catherine Meade of Ashland, Ky., Virginia and Leonard Daloia of Columbus, Ohio, Lucille and Clifton Spandau-Ray of Wake Forest, N.C., and Barbara and Lawrence Pauley of Huntington, W.Va., and Rita and John Hereford of Texas. Bruce was a member of American Legion Post 93, DAV Post #2. He was a River Cities Football official, a longtime member of Spring Valley Country Club, attended Westmoreland United Methodist Church, was a Kentucky Colonel and Tennessee Squire. Bruce officiated high school football for 43 years and high school basketball for 28 years. Bruce also volunteered in various youth leagues and was a Marshall Thundering Herd supporter. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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MRS. ALBERTA KEY, 82, of Kenova, W.Va., died Monday, April 5, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2010, at Kenova United Methodist Church, of which she was a member, with Rev. Lindsay Thorp officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, W.Va. Alberta was born March 30, 1928, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles Otis and Faye Helen Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hawley "H.N." Key, two brothers, Charles and Jack Turner and three sisters, Mary Jane Turner, Dorothy Hoback and Betty DeArment. Alberta is survived by one son, Benny Key of Kenova; one daughter and son-in-law, Darla and David Slater of Huntington; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, and great-granddaughter, Andi, Jason and Erin Tilly, all of Florida; one sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Robert Tait of Manheim, Pa.; one brother, John Turner of Kenova. Alberta also had many special nieces, great-nieces and nephews who all held a special place in her heart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind, 38 Washington Ave., Huntington, WV 25701. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Mrs. Key will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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LEROY ALLEN CAMPBELL SR., 56, of Kenova, W.Va., died Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at home. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Minister Forest Cummings officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova. Leroy was born July 13, 1953, in Cabell County, W.Va., a son of Betty Jean Snider Campbell of Bridgeport, W.Va., and the late Leroy Campbell. He was a Federal Security Officer for Security Consultants Group. Leroy was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of American Legion Post 93 in Kenova, whose members will conduct graveside military rites. He was also a member of the Big Sandy FOP Lodge 121. Leroy is survived by his wife, Lois Adams Campbell; three daughters and one son-in-law, Jeannie Campbell and her fiancé Jerrell Stinson, Renee and Johnny Carter and Dana Campbell, all of Chesapeake, Ohio; one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Destany Campbell of Chesapeake, Ohio; one sister, Mindy Campbell of Fairmont, W.Va.; two brothers, Rick Campbell of Bridgeport, W.Va., and Roger and Julie Cornwell of New Orleans, La.; his mother-in-law, Sally Adams of Chesapeake; six grandchildren, Jaylah, Jazmin, Trey, Davon, Gracie and Malique; and a special friend, Charlie Perry. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2010 at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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GLENNA MAE COMBS, 94, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at her home in Westmoreland. She was born in Martin County, Ky., the daughter of the late John and Mary Mildred Newman Combs. Also preceding her in death are her husband Everett M. Combs, daughter and son-in-law Juanita and Herman Gwinn, son Clifford H. Combs, daughter-in-law Ella Combs, son-in-law Murray Hunter, and seven brothers. She is survived by three daughters, Joann Fouch, Sandra Loy and Ruth Hunter; four sons, Everett Combs Jr. (Joann), Jack Combs (Bertha), Fred Combs (Linda), Ronald Combs (Sandy); 34 grandchildren: 53 great-grandchildren: 18 great- great-grandchildren. Glenna was a lifelong homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a wonderful and caring person who put smiles on the faces of everyone who met her. She dedicated her life to God and family, always being there when she was needed. Her kindness set an example for all those around her to follow. She will be greatly missed by her friends, family and loved ones and will be forever remembered in the hearts of those many lives she touched. Her long and prosperous life is one to be celebrated, as she has been called to enter the Kingdom of God. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Chaplin Kit Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Foster Cemetery, Wayne County. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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JOSHUA CALEB TONEY, nine-weeks-old, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2010, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, KY. He was born on January 29, 2010 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Vanessa and Joshua Toney of Dunlow. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Lovetta Browning. Survivors include his Maternal Grandparents Ireda Williams and Jesse Muncy of Crum, W.Va.; Paternal Grandmother Sylbia Starbird and husband Paul of Dunlow, W.Va.; three aunts, Elizabeth Toney of Beckley, W.Va. and Kathleen Muncy and of Crum, W.Va.; Whitney Copley and husband Jamie of Stepptown, W.Va.; Ashley Holyfield and husband Jason of Stepptown, W.Va.; five uncles Joseph Toney and wife Keira of Channelview, TX Lawrence Toney and wife Karen of Wilsondale, WV Jesse Muncy Jr. and wife Vada of Crum, W.Va., James Muncy of Crum, W.Va., and Alan Jackson of Huntington, W.Va., Two very special cousins Dallas and Megan Toney of Dunlow, W.Va.; and Loving Godparents Jackie and Roscoe Spaulding of Stepptown, W.Va.; and a host of friends, family, and neighbors too numerous to mention. Services will be conducted at 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Crum Church of Christ. Burial will follow at the Williams Family Cemetery in Marrowbone, W.Va. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010 at the Church. Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Toney Family.
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DOROTHY PEARL SPENCER BELCHER, 85, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 9 at 2 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Scott Chandler and Rev. Paul Stepp. Burial will follow at the Christian Cemetery at Big Hurricane. Dorothy was born Feb. 23, 1925 in Princess Anne, Md. to the late J.T. Spencer and Otha Berry Spencer. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Gentry Belcher. She is survived by her two daughters, Alesha Preece of Inez, Ky. and Lois Young of Fort Gay; one son Garrett Belcher of Huntington; one grandchild, Mike Young and three great-grandchildren. Visitation is Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Young Funeral Home Chapel.
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TSUNEKO "SONOMI" PARSLEY, 64, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 8, 2010. She was born November 12, 1945 in Okinawa, Japan, a daughter of the late Koyu and Mieko Maehara. One daughter, Kim Maria Parsley also preceded her in death along with one sister, Noriko Cleveland. Sonomi was a homemaker and loved studying the Bible. She is survived by one daughter, Susan Michelle Parsley; three grandchildren, Heather Nicole Rozelle, Eric Michael Rozelle, and Austin Franklin Tucker; former husband, Bill Parsley, all of Huntington, W.Va.; and special friend Junko Dyer of Wayne. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 11, 2010 at the Vance Cemetery, Dunlow. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Parsley family.
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ROSE MARIE YEAGER, 86, of Upper Mud River Road, Branchland, W.Va., died Thursday, April 8, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born April 17, 1923 in Sias, W.Va., a daughter of the late Fletcher and Lizzie Scites Adkins. She was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. She was saved and baptized in St Mary's Medical Center. Praise the Lord! She is survived by one son, David Yeager; nieces Linda Garnes, Sharon Lewis, Connie Midkiff, Patty Bellomy, Francis Bellomy and Becky Adkins; nephews Douglas Adkins, Odell Bellomy, Roger Bellomy and Freddie Adkins. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Bethel Baptist Church, Sias, W.Va., with Junior Steward and Milo Cummings officiating. Burial will follow in the Scites-Adkins Cemetery, Sias. Arrangements by Handley Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va.
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JOHNNY LEE SWEENEY, 52 of Orchard St. Fort Gay, WV passed away Friday April 9, 2010 at his home. Johnny was born May 27, 1957 at Chicago, IL, the son of the late Earl and Hazel Simonson Sweeney. He was a laborer. Survivors include three sons Johnny Lee Sweeney Jr., Shawn Michael and Robert; four sisters Cathy Pennington, Dolly Pennington, Linda Garcia, and Delana Canterbury, and a brother Tommy Sweeney. A memorial service in honor of Johnny's life will be held at a later date. Following his wishes, his body was cremated. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Louisa, KY.
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MYRTLE DYER, 98, of Patriot, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010 at the Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born on March 12, 1912 in Wayne County, West Virginia, to the late Frank and Tempe Clarke Frasher. She had worked as a seamstress for Huntington Industries, enjoyed gardening and farming, gospel music and was a member of the Charity Unity Baptist Church in Huntington. She was married to Robert Dyer and he preceded her in death in 1998. She was also preceded by two sons Kenneth Dyer in 1979 and Emmette Dyer 2006, and by a great grandson Levi Condee in 2001. She is survived by a daughter Nola (Jennings) Adkins of Proctorville, Ohio and by a son Elmer (Emma) Dyer of Patriot; a daughter-in-law Linda Dyer of Patriot; nine grandchildren including a grandson Michael Dyer who was raised in her home, sixteen great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Willis Funeral Home with burial following in the Dyer Family Cemetery on Lick Creek Road Wayne County, WV. Friends may call on Monday, April 12, 2010 from 6-9 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Michael Dyer, Scott Condee, Casey Starnes, Travis Starnes, Jimmy Golden and Michael McCreedy. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.
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DRENNA MICHELLE TURLEY- GONZALES, 40, of Las Negas, Nev., formerly of Branchland, W.Va., died Friday, April 9, 2010. She was born July 22, 1969 in Florida, and graduated from Guyan Valley High School before moving to Las Vegds. She was the daughter of Douglas M. Turley and Wanda K. Turley of Branchland, W.Va.; the granddaughter of the late Arley Lee and Mary Virginia Bonar and Redith Mary Turley of Branchland and the late Kennel Turley. Additional survivors include four children, Michael Ray Douglas Montero, Bethany Kylan Montero, Cheyenne Skye Martinez, and Savannah Star Martinez; two brothers, Douglas M. Turley, Jr., and Michael S. Turley; and one sister, Arla LeeAnn Vance. A celebration of her life will be conducted 7 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010 at the United Baptist Log Church at Four Mile with Brother Ray Adkins officiating. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to assist the Gonzalez family.
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EARL NAPIER, 64, of Dunlow, W. Va., passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 at River's Bend Health Care following a long battle with cancer. He was born September 14, 1945 at Dunlow, a son of the late Earl Wallace and Della Napier. Earl served in the United State Air Force in the Vietnam era and was a retired truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Billie Jean Napier, of Dunlow; and cousins Roger Fry, Karen Fry, Gayle Harris, and Jim Napier. A private memorial service will be conducted to celebrate his life. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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RALPH DALE ADKINS of Branchland, W.Va., born June 4, 1947, passed away April 12, 2010, at the age of 62-years 10-months and 8-days old. He was the son of the late William S. "Bill Snag" and Sara A. Triplett Adkins and a retired coal miner and equipment operator. He is also preceded in death by an infant granddaughter Marietta Adkins and brother-in-law Billy J. Kiser. Ralph is survived by two sons, Michael (Dorothy) Adkins of Lucasville, Ohio and John Spencer Adkins of Branchland, W.Va., one daughter, Billie Jo Adkins (Keith Littlefield) of Branchland, and their mother Mary Adkins; one sister, Jo Ann Kiser of Kenova, W.Va.; seven grandchildren, Jacqueline Nicole Adkins, Michael Dale Adkins Jr., Ashley Nicole Adkins, John Spencer Adkins II, William Blake Adkins, Sara Kateland Thacker and Kendra Starr Thacker; two nieces, Tonya Hicks and Jodi Froble; his little dog Lucky and one very special cousin, Eddie Adkins. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at Branchland United Baptist Church with Rev. Alan Frye and Rev. Odell Slone officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Cemetery, Branchland. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin.
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ZELMA WATTS RIGNEY, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with The Rev. Robert B. Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. She was born August 8, 1923, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Alvis and Naomi Malcolm Watts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Donald Ray Rigney, an infant brother Richard and two sisters, Ruth Harshbarger and Cynthia Parker. She was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church and the Koinonia Sunday School Class. She retired from St. Mary's Hospital with over 20 years of service, and was a volunteer for 15 years at Altizer Elementary School. Zelma's faith was an inspiration to her family and friends, she will be sadly missed by those who survive her, her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Hank Blume of Huntington; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Nancy Rigney of Huntington and Mark and Tammy Rigney of Anna, Ohio; grandsons Michael Todd (Shawn), Andrew Alan and Donald Alan; granddaughter, Tonya Nicole (Joel) Repouille; great-grandsons, Bryson and Brady Rigney; brother Joe Watts and a host friends. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Hospice House for their excellent care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Beard Mortuary.
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ALLAN HUBERT VAUGHAN, 84, of Barboursville, W.Va., died Wednesday, April 14,2010, at the Inn at Wyngate Convalescent Center. He was born May 8, 1925, in Spencer, W.Va., son of the late William Alonzo and Ivada Clark Vaughan. He was a retired mechanical engineer at INCO. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the Pacific. He was past master of the Wayne, W.Va., Masonic Lodge; member of the American Legion in Charleston, W.Va; member of the Society of Professional Engineers; was an avid golfer; was a graduate of WVU and a member of the WVU Alumni Association. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Donna and Jeff Kaplan of Huntington, W.Va., Melinda Schnackenberg of Florida; four grandchildren, Kramer and Keaton Kaplan, Miranda and Michael Mathews; one great-grandson, Shannon Martin. Service will be conducted Saturday, April 17, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, with Rev. Greg Creasey officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the funeral home. Mr. Vaughan was loved and will be deeply missed by his family. Donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington in Mr. Vaughan's name. The family wishes to thank the staff at Wyngate for their care for the past two years. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.hensonmortuary.com.
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DALE EDWARD CAMPBELL, 64, of Huntington, W.Va., died Friday, April 16, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2010, at the First Baptist Church in Ceredo, W.Va., with Rev. Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Dale was born Aug. 3, 1945, in Kenova, W.Va., a son of Irene Thomas Campbell of Huntington, W.Va., and the late Edward T. Campbell. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War and a member of American Legion Post No. 93, whose members will conduct military graveside rites. He retired from Ashland Marathon after 38 years of service. Dale loved music and being a member of the C-K Alumni Band. In addition to his father, Dale was preceded in death by one brother, Dannie Campbell. He is survived by his loving wife, Billie Lea Carver Campbell; one daughter, Misty Lynn Davies; two sons, Dale Anthony (Tony) Campbell and Jason Donovan Campbell; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Loretta Towers; two brothers and their wives, David and Sue Campbell, and Dallas and Joyce Campbell; one sister-in-law, Danese Campbell; a special cousin, Shirley Plymale; and many nieces and nephews. Dale always had a smile and a wave for anyone he saw and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, April 19, at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va., is assisting the family.
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IRA HATFIELD, age 69, of Beech Creek, WV passed away Friday, April 16, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family, friends, caregivers, and Dignity Hospice. Born September 17, 1940 at O'Keefe, WV, he was the son of the late Nick and Sarah Looney Hatfield. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife: Betty Lou Mahon Hatfield; 2 brothers, Glen and Earl Hatfield; 1 sister, Violet Hatfield Murphy; and a great-grandchild, Ashton Collins. Ira was a retired equipment operator from the WV Department of Highways and a member of the Beech Creek Church of Christ. Survivors include 2 daughters, Janet (Billy) Prater and Pamela (Benny) Murphy, both of Beech Creek, WV; 1 son, Gary Hatfield of Proctorville, OH; 3 brothers, Phillip (Anna Lou) Hatfield of Beech Creek, WV, James (Nellie) and Roger Hatfield of Wayne, WV; 1 sister, Daisy (Earl) Lee of Beech Creek, WV; 3 grandchildren, Tracy Prater Collins and Billy Justin "Boxer" Prater of Beech Creek, WV and Jonathan Estepp of Williamson, WV; 5 great-grandchildren, Ethan, Hunter, Rylie, and Addison Collins of Beech Creek and Baylee Estepp of Williamson, WV; his 3 special caregivers, Sherri Mullins, Carol Murphy, and Lou Blankenship, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 19, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Beech Creek Church of Christ with Bro. J.D. Mahon and Bro. Bruce Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in the Kennedy Cemetery at Beech Creek. Active pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Hatfield, Buck Hatfield, Big Jim Hatfield, Ronnie Murphy, and Keith Looney. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Sunday at the Beech Creek Church of Christ with special services at 7 p.m. Online condolences may be made by going to www.hatfieldfc.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hatfield Chapel of Toler, KY.
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MARY DON BOSWELL CASTO, 84, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, April 16, 2010, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Rev. Keith Creasy. A 3 p.m. burial will follow at Given Cemetery, Given, W.Va. She was born March 16, 1926, a daughter of the late Wiley Austin and Mary Etta Hanning Boswell. Mary grew up in Jackson County, W.Va., and was a graduate of Ripley High School. She was also a librarian for the Wayne Library from 1972 to 1995 and was instrumental in its growth and move to the present site on Keyser Street. Mary taught Sunday school at the Wayne Baptist Church and was involved in the Women's Mission Society. She also served as past president for the Wayne Woman's Club. Her son, David Arnold Casto, also preceded her in death, along with two sisters, Aulene Barnette and Mildred Braham; four brothers, Wade, Lloyd, Clyde and Samuel Boswell. Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, Arnold Casto; two daughters, Judith Schullek and husband, Frank of Worthington, Ohio, Mary Ellen Ray and husband, David of Wayne, W.Va.; a daughter-in-law, Rev. Bonnie Cassida of Columbia, Mo.; a sister, Ora Thornton of Dunbar, W.Va.; a brother, Otis "Jack" Warren and wife, Sharlene of Given, W.Va.; grandchildren, Matthew Schullek, Jennifer Lawrence and husband John, Jessica Schullek, Amanda Schullek, Jeanette Mills and husband Kevin, Jacob Ray and wife Julie, Katie Ray, Samuel Ray, Alex Beal, Judson Casto and Sophia Casto; great-grandchildren, John and Justin Lawrence, Quentin Mills, Callie Mills and Hannah Ray. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington.
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JAMES RICHARD "JIM" FERGUSON, 87, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va., by Hurston Webb. Burial will follow. He was born Sept. 2, 1922, in Huntington W.Va. A son of the late Harry and Mina Osa Bevins Ferguson. He was a retired general contractor with Ferguson Brothers Company, of which he and his late older brother, H. Fred Ferguson, owned and operated. He was a U.S. Navy C.B.'s WWII veteran. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church of Huntington, the Howard P. Hall VFW Post No. 1064 of Huntington, American Legion Post No. 16 of Huntington, the Western Star Lodge No. 11, AF&AM of Guyandotte; and he was a 32nd Degree Mason. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his first wife, Reba Faye (Thacker) Ferguson; and two brothers, H. Fred Ferguson and Frank Ferguson, who was killed during battle of Belgium while serving with the U.S. Army during WWII. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Sallie (Wiley) Ferguson; three sons and daughters-in-law, James R. "Dick" Ferguson II and his wife, Carlotta Ferguson of Tullahoma, Tenn., Daniel and Patty Ferguson of Huntington and David Scott and Phyllis Ferguson of Huntington; two daughters and sons-in-laws, Kathy and Bob Watson of Princeton,W.Va., and Christine and Ray Barry of Barboursville, W.Va.; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law and spouse, Emory and Janet Thacker of Huntington; other nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. There will be no visitation nor procession to the cemetery. Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements. Howard P Hall VFW Post No. 1064 of Huntington will conduct military graveside rites. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington.
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HAROLD LEE PELFREY, JR., 58, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 18, 2010. Born February 28, 1952 in Huntington, W.Va. He graduated Wayne High School in 1971 and was a member of Laurel Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Mayme and Herbert Pelfrey; step-grandfather, Alpha Kimbler; maternal grandparents, Homer & Laura Gibson Pierce; brother-in-law, Mickey James; Alberta Stiltner who was considered a sister; three aunts, Hazel Pierce, Louise Barker, and Pauline Ross; and cousins Anthony Steele, Herbert Steele, Theresa Wiley, Donetta Watts Mayo, Donald Pierce, Jr., Samantha Fields, Cleo Barker, Jr. Survivors include his parents Harold Lee and Betty Jane Pelfrey of East Lynn, W.Va., one brother, Bill Pelfrey and his wife Dianna of Wayne; one sister, Barbara James of Huntington; nine nieces, Candy Pelfrey of Wayne, Billy Jo Castle and husband Rusty of Prichard, W.Va., Laura Aliff and husband Tommy of East Lynn, Morgan Smith and husband Jesse, Rhonda Hicks, all of Huntington, Michelle James of St. Petersburg, Fla., Jesse Epling and husband Tim of Salt Rock, W.Va., Shelly Braley and husband Donnie of Milton, W.Va., and Becky McComas and husband Jim of Chesapeake, Oh.; eight great-nieces; eight great-nephews; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention. The family would like to extend great appreciation to Dr. Dwayne Tackett and the staff of Hospice of Huntington for their care and love. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Casteel and Rev. Sam Adkins officiating and special song by James Larry Adkins, who was considered a dear friend. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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JAMES MICHAEL (MIKE) MESSINGER, 55, of Huntington, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. II Timothy 4:7-8 KJV: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." Mike was born March 30, 1955, in Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late Leucole and Ellen Ross Messinger. Two sisters, Carmen Cabot and Sandra Perry, also preceded him in death. Mike was a faithful member of Bible Apostolic Church, where he was an inspiration to many people through his ministry in preaching and singing. Mike will be sadly missed by his family, many friends, and brothers and sisters in the Lord. Survivors include: his wife, Deborah Messinger; a daughter and son-in-law, Kristy and Chris Harless of Huntington; a grandson, Nathaniel Harless of Huntington; six sisters, Barbara Zezula, Marlene Blumenthal, and Gwendolyn Sollis, all of Chicago, Ill., Meda Kay Slone of Huntington, Belinda Mockus of Chicago, and Yvonne (Bonnie) Hatfield of Sprigg, W.Va.; two brothers, Walter Messinger and Joel Messinger, both of Huntington; and his mother-in-law, Barbara Caldwell of Logan, W.Va. The family wishes to express a special thanks to his caregivers, Nina Harless and Billy Caldwell, Jr. and the staff of Hospice of Huntington for their loving care. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with the Rev. David Fairburn officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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BIRDIE MAXINE HALL ELLIS COLE, 91, of Ceredo, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted noon Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Reger Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Rodney Hale. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Birdie was a retired inspector with 33 years at Owens Illinois and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. Birdie was born on Aug. 16, 1918, in Ceredo, the daughter of the late Sidney Lee and Mary Lucille Perdue Thacker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy Hall, Herschel Ellis and Joe Cole. Four brothers: Forrest, James, Paul and Sigel Thacker; two sisters: Catherine Wotring and Violet Lucas; and one granddaughter: Brianna Hall. She is survived by her two sons and daughter-in-laws: James and Jewell Hall of Huntington, and Gene and Pamela Hall of Roanoke, Va., and one daughter and son-in-law: Marlene and Kenneth Kirby of Cincinnati, Ohio. Fourteen grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and six great, great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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GAVIN MICHAEL SIMPKINS, infant son of Marvin Simpkins and Sara Clatworthy of Huntington, died Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Beard Mortuary, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete. www.beardmortuary.com.
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MICHAEL L. MARCUM, 45 of Huntington passed away Monday, April 19, 2010 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Chesapeake. Burial will follow at Johnson Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. He was born October 20, 1964 in Dunlow, WV, a son of the late Everette Leon Marcum and Arizetta Johnson Marcum. Michael was a truck driver and member of the First Baptist Church of Chesapeake. A sister, Loretta Lynn Marcum also preceded him in death, along with an infant, brother. Survivors include his loving fiancé, Pearlie Stepp of Huntington, WV; a daughter, Mandy Murphy and husband, Chris of Columbus, OH; three sons, Michael Stepp, Aaron Bellomy, and Joshua "Baby Boy" Marcum and fiancé, Amy Pruitt, all of Huntington, WV; two sisters, Rosa Whitt and husband James of Genoa, WV, Margarett Sturgill and Anthony Ransom of Winchester, KY; three brothers, Rick Jason Marcum, Tony Marcum and wife, Kim, all of Dunlow, WV, Benjamin Marcum and wife, Angela of Lavalette, WV; three grandchildren; three special friends, Mike Lindsey, Jacob Lindsey and Kenny. The family will receive friends from 9 am until service time at the Church.
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VIRGINIA CRUM MOLLETT, 86, of Kermit, W.Va., wife of John W. Mollett, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at ARH in South Williamson, Ky. She was a former dental assistant for Dr. M. Collier. Funeral service 1 p.m. Saturday, Richmond-Callahm Funeral Home chapel, Inez, Ky.; burial follows at Warfield Cemetery, Warfield, Ky. Visitation at 6 p.m. Friday.
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HELEN S. BAYS, 87, of Huntington, widow of H.R. "Randy" Bays, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, after a brief illness. She was born July 11, 1922, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Elza and Nell Spurlock. She is survived by one son, Rodney Bays of Huntington; one daughter, Susan Bays, and her husband, Gary Strickland of Huntington; and two precious granddaughters, Brittany and Whitney Bays of Huntington. Helen was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. Her courage and strength throughout her life will live on in her family. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville with the Rev. Doreen Adkins officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of the service at the mausoleum chapel. Please have all flowers sent directly to the White Chapel Mausoleum. Beard Mortuary is assisting the family. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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HAROLD L. HANSHAW SR., 76, of Huntington, W.Va., died Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Open Door Baptist Church, of which he was a member, with Rev. Jerry Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Barboursville. Harold was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Cabell County, a son of the late Jesse D. and Thelma Riley Hanshaw. He retired from Chandlers Plywood Company. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and he was an avid bowler. Harold loved his Lord and was a faithful servant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Long; and his wife, Donna Jean Hanshaw. Harold is survived by his four children, Harold L. Hanshaw Jr. and his wife Victoria, Tony Hanshaw and his wife Sally; Susan Gahl and her husband Frank, all of Huntington, and Jennifer Massie and her husband Jerry of Winfield; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and his two sisters, Wanda Smith of Huntington and Patti Smith of Lesage, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Mr. Hanshaw will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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PHYLLIS FAYE (PENGUIN) SPELLMAN, 46, of Fort Gay went to be the Lord April 22, 2010 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. She was born May 6, 1963 in Arberdene, Washington, a daughter of the late Nathan and Hulda Faye Accord June. She was a member of the Smith Chapel Church in Louisa, Ky. Survivors include her husband, David Warren Spellman of Johnston, Ohio; a very special friend, Oma (Peanut) Hardwick of Fort Gay. She will be remembered in a memorial service to be conducted 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Smith Chapel Church in Louisa, Ky. Burial will be in the Saul Perry Cemetery in McComas, W.Va.
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ODESSA MILLS, 88, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, on their 69th wedding anniversary at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Jim Martin and Jess Spaulding. Burial will follow at the Asbury Cemetery at East Lynn, W.Va. She was born Jan. 15, 1922, at East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late Frank and Sadie LeMaster Asbury. She was a homemaker. A daughter, Wilma Jean Smith, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband, Leo Mills; two daughters, Leota Queen and husband, Don of Wayne, W.Va., and Carol Chaffin and husband, Bill of Huntington, W.Va.; six sons, Ray Mills and wife Carol, Herman Mills and wife Judy, Carl Lee Mills and wife Sandy, Tim Mills and wife Thressa, Steven Mills and wife Rene, all of Wayne, W.Va., and Mark Mills of Huntington, W.Va.; three brothers, Neely Asbury, and Larry Asbury and wife Linda of Huntington, W.Va., and Ervin Asbury and wife Verna of Jacksonville, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home. The grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
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OWEN MAURICE YOUNG, 89, of Lowmansville, KY passed away Friday morning, April 23, 2010, of an extended illness at Kings Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Kentucky. He was born February 19, 1921. He was born in Lawrence County Kentucky to the late Thomas Monroe Young and Shirley Nelson Young. Our beloved father and grandfather went to heaven to be with the Lord Friday morning. Mr. Young was retired from Armco/AK Steel in 1982 after 38 years of service. He served in the Army with the 86th Division of the 13th (Black Cat) Tank Battalion in World War II, he was a 32nd degree Mason, Scottish Rites, and a Shriner. He was a member of the Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death, by his wife Vivian Young, his son Harold Young, his brother Otto Young and his parents. He is survived by 1 daughter and 4 sons, Diana Kersey (Greg Wheeler), Don Young (Shirley), Bob Young (Connie), Rick Young (Susie), and Dean Young (Marie). Daughter-in-law Cora Franklin, 15 Grandchildren, 27 Great-Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday April 26th at 1:00 pm at the Walnut Grove Freewill Baptist Church by Rev. James Vanhoose. Burial will follow in the Young Cemetery at Lowmansville, KY. Friends may call Sunday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home.
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LOWELL DAVID BAILEY, 47, of East Lynn, W.Va., died Sunday, April 25, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother A.J. Perry and Brother Eddie Davidson. Burial will follow at Bailey Cemetery in East Lynn, W.Va. He was born Feb. 7, 1962, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Lowell Wetzel and June Charles Bailey. David was a coal miner for Rock Springs Development. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Barbara Williamson; and a grandmother, Nell Charles; a granddaughter, Denae Bailey. Survivors include his loving wife, Kimberly Napier Bailey; a daughter, Andrea Bailey of Branchland, W.Va.; two sons, David Bailey and fiancé Julia Stevenson, Austin Napier, all of East Lynn, W.Va.; a stepson, Caleb Napier of East Lynn, W.Va.; a sister, Linda Blevins and husband, Ronnie of Lavalette, W.Va.; a brother, Terry Bailey and wife, Connie of Huntington, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Titus Bailey, Carly Bailey, Trenton Bailey, and soon expecting a fifth grandchild, Dylan Bailey. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.
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ONNA JEAN JARRELL, 62, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Burial will be in Cresent Hill Cemetery. She was born April 20, 1948, in Ceredo, W.Va., a daughter of the late John Baxter Jarrell and Evelyn May McCloud Jarrell Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Evelyn Robbins of Columbus; one son, Christopher Jarrell of Columbus; one sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Troy Adkins; three grandchildren, John Jarrell, Erik Robbins and Michael Girlando; niece, Tamara Ward; two nephews, Roger Ward and Troy Lee Adkins. Visitation will be from 11 to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.
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FREELIN TOMBLIN, 85, of Huntington passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010, at the VA Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1925 in East Lynn, a son of the late John Tomblin and Verna Ramey Tomblin. Freelin had served in the US Army Air Corp during WW II. He was a member of the Walnut Hills Church of the Nazarene and was an avid bowler at Colonial Bowling Lanes. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Lahoma Tomblin, one son Roger Freelin Tomblin Sr. (Gloria) of Chesapeake, Ohio, two daughters: Janet Ann Simpkins Of Athalia, Ohio, and Teresa Lee Dial (John) of Huntington. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday April 28, 2010, at Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery with full Military Honors. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ferrell-chambersfuneralhome.com.
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CHARITY B. STAFFORD, 73 of Genoa, W.Va. passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. She was born in Wayne County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Millard Spencer and Alma "Granny" Wallace. Also preceding her in death was one sister, Goldie Rice, two brothers, B.H. Spencer and Charles Spencer. Surviving are one daughter, Catherine of Genoa, W.Va.; two sons, Stan and his wife Theresa of Menomonee Falls, WI and Mike of Dunlow, W.Va.; one sister, Barbara Poindexter of Huntington, W.Va. and one brother, Ray Spencer of Columbus, OH. She has six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and special friends Inez and Dee Thompson, along with several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jerry Watts and Brother Charles Lucas, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at the Stroud Family Cemetery, Wilsondale ,W.Va. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home.
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PHYLLIS ANN MAYNARD ROSS, 71, of Huntington, widow of Blaine Ross, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born on October 7, 1938 in Huntington, a daughter to the late Albert and Myrtle Gibson Maynard. She is survived by three sons, Wayne (Teresa) Ross of Chesapeake, Ohio, Delbert (Melissa) Ross of Huntington, and Brian Ross of Huntington; one daughter, Gena (Bruce) Lewis of Huntington; two brothers David (Sue) Maynard of Macedonia, Ohio, and Steve (Susan) Maynard of Rossville, Ill.; two sisters, Mae Pennington of Huntington and Glenda Maynard of Chicago, Ill.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and friends; and two special friends, Rose Clagg and Duke Jarvis. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2010, at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Bob Withers officiating. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the mortuary.
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ELDEAN RAMEY DOSS WELLMAN, 77, surrounded by her family, was escorted by angels from her home at Verdunville and carried to Heaven in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday morning, April 26, 2010. Born March 21,1933 in Wayne County, the daughter of the late Thomas P. and Sarah Malinda "Minnie" Maynard Ramey. Also preceding her in death were four sisters, Violet Shepherd, Rachel Blankenship, Eloise Ricketts and Doris Ferris and one brother Zion Wedstel Ramey. Eldean attended schools in Logan County and received her BA and MA Degrees from Marshall University. She taught school in Logan County for several years and later went to Mingo County to serve as an administrator in that school system. She retired in 1995 and spent most of her leisure time doing local history and family research. She was recognized in 2002 by former West Virginia Governor Bob Wise as a West Virginia History Hero for outstanding work and significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of West Virginia history. Eldean is the author of several books including, Our Pioneer Heritage, The Ramey Tree: 1545-1995, The Sanguinary Era and Life of Chief John Logan, Widening Your Circles: Genealogy Handbook and Maryetta United Baptist Church History. She did extensive research on many local pioneer families in Logan, Mingo, Wayne and Cabell counties. She was a member of several area genealogy societies and served as secretary for the local genealogy society as well as recording secretary for Westmoreland Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of which she was a member. She was honored to serve as a Logan County Belle in local genealogy society as well as recording secretary for Westmoreland Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of which she was a member. She was honored to serve as a Logan County Belle in 2004-2005. Most important, Eldean was a Christian. She was a member of the Maryetta United Baptist Church at Verdunville where she served as church historian. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Garry (Marsha) Doss of Verdunville, Bonita (Rick) Campbell of Beckley, Greg (Diane) Doss of Rock Hill, S.C. and Dwaine (Diane) Doss of Linn; one sister, Shelah Ramey of Elizabethtown, Ky.; four brothers, Victor (Pat) Ramey and John B. (Pat) Ramey, both of Chapmanville, and Cleston (Minnie) Ramey and A.F. (Polly) Ramey, both of Kenova; six grandchildren, Lyndsey, Erin, Amanda, Stephanie, Heather and William Cole; two step-grandchildren, Michael and Jody; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Cameron, Ayden, Aryanna and Alyzabeth; one step-great-grandchild, Lena; many nieces and nephews, and a host of special church family and friends. Services were held April 29, at the Maryetta United Baptist Church at Verdunville with the Pastor Lonnie Gore and Assistant Pastor Barney Goins officiating. Special singers were Davey Joe Kirkendoll, Chuck Compton and Randy Skeens. Memorial contributions may be made to Dignity Hospice, Chapmanville WV or The American Cancer Society. Condolences go to www. honakerfuneralhome.org. Honaker Funeral Home of Logan are in charge of the arrangements.
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JAMES NOLEN "CHIEF", 74, of Genoa, W.Va., went to rest with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at his residence. He was born on May 31, 1935 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. James was retired from the Wayne County Board of Education, and also served in the United States Air Force and was a member of Lick Creek Baptist Church.He is preceded in death by his parents Mary Kate Moore Nolen and J.D. Nolen and one sister, Linda Nolen. Survivors include his loving wife, Zea Nolen, of Genoa, W.Va.; one son, Jimmy Nolen and his wife Linda of Belpre, OH; and two daughters, Connie Talbert and husband Bill of Wayne, W.Va., and Mary Ann Ray and husband Ron of Chattaroy, W.Va.; five grandchildren: James Perry and wife Susan of Genoa, Tammy Chaffin and husband Jimmy Chafin of Genoa, Jessica Leep and husband Sam also from Genoa, Jason Pridemore of Wayne, W.Va., and Ryan Nolen of Marietta, OH.; step grandchildren: Michelle Perry and husband Tom, of Wayne, W.Va., Brian Talbert and wife Jennifer of Mason, W.Va., Nicole Ray and Amy Curry of Chatteroy, W.Va.; five great-grandchildren Peyton, Taylor, and Keleigh, Hayden, and Gavin all of Genoa, W.Va.; four sisters, Dorothy Burdick, Norma Short, Joyce Perez, and Amelia Hastings all of Ohio; and three brothers, his twin brother Bill Nolen and brothers Freddie Nolen and Eddie Nolen all of Ohio. He also had two special caretakers, Nicole Thompson and Sharon Wilson. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Hospice of Wayne and the staff of VAMC. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on April 29, 2010 at Johnson- Tiller Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Dillon and Pastor Berman Willis Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Parsons Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home. Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nolen family at this time.
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JAMES L. KIMBLER, 68, of Ceredo, W.Va. passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Cabell Hospital. He had been employed by the State of W.Va. and had been disabled for several years. He had proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines. Jim or "Grandad" as he was commonly known especially enjoyed bragging about his grand kids and watching their sport activities. He was born in Ceredo, the son of the late David and Mary Ann Carver Kimbler. Surviving him is his loving wife Elizabeth Wallace Kimbler: three daughters, Teresa Evans (Tony Pennington), Tina Wooten (Michael) and Tammy Kimbler: six grandchildren, Anthony, Billy, Autumn, Michael, Stephanie and James: two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Malcolm. Also, surviving are brothers and sisters, Noah Kimbler, Scott Kimbler, Margaret Paul, Dorothy Hale and Thelma Frazier. Services will be conducted on Saturday, May 1st at 1 p.m. by Pastor Scott Byard at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with burial to follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until time for services.
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TONYA SUE (BROCE) MAYNARD, 58, of Ceredo, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at her home. She was born October 13, 1952 in Ashland, KY to the late Robert Eugene and Eunice Lee (Anderson) Broce. Mrs. Maynard was an LPN for the VA Medical Center for many years. She was a member of the Belmont Baptist Church in Ashland, KY and was also a member of the American Legion Post #93 Auxillary in Kenova. She is survived by her husband Samuel L. Maynard. Other survivors include a brother Robert Michael and Angela Broce of Ashland; brothers & sisters-in-law Vivian and Terry Smith, Dave and Angela Maynard, and Homer M. and Jennifer Maynard; 4 nieces, 10 nephews, and 4 great-nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law Ron Maynard. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Blair Family Cemetery in Prichard, WV. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www. ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.
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MR. WILLIAM JOSEPH PIETA, 69, of Milton, husband of Nancy Osburn Insco Pieta, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary, with the Rev. Andrew Conner officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. He was born November 12, 1940 in Cabell County, a son of the late Edward T. and Geraldine Hunphreys Pieta. He was a member of Highlawn Presbyterian Church, and was attending Church in the Valley. He was a retired foreman at Special Metals, with 31 years of service. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter and son-in-law, Meribeth and John Hoagland, a son, Timothy W. Peita, and their mother, Janet Peita, all of Nicholasville, Ky.; step children, James "Jimbo" Insco and wife Susan, Sherri L. Insco, all of Huntington; and Michael and wife, Diana Insco, of Barboursville; a sister, Linda Wolverton, of Milford, Ohio; nephews, Bradley Wolverton, of Washington, D.C., and Christopher Wolverton, of Delaware, Ohio; a brother, Gerald E. Pieta, of Huntington; seven grandchildren, several cousins, and special friends Donnie and Bonnie Black and Tom Lake. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010. In lieu of flowers, donations to Church in the Valley or Highlawn Presbyterian Church. www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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MARY ELINER MORGAN of Wayne County passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at the Hospice House of Huntington. Born September 14, 1941 in McCowell County, Mary was the daughter of the late Arnold and Birdie Gautier Morgan. She was a graduate of Laeger High School and also a graduate of West Virginia University where she received both her daughter and graduate degrees. She became a history teacher at Fairmont State College where she remained until her retirement in 2002. After retirement, she moved to Wayne County, W.Va. She developed new friendships by taking ceramics classes and volunteering as a docent at the Huntington Museum of Art. Mary is survived by her brother Fred (Gail) Morgan of Matewan, W.Va.; niece, Tracy (Paul) Barrett of Hebron, Ky.; nephew, Dr. Brett (Robyn) Morgan of Scott Depot; grandnephew, Tristen Barrett, and grandnieces, Jadyn Barrett, Taylor Barrett, Lila Morgan, Sophia Morgan and Lora Morgan. She is also survived by a special cousin, Alice Mertz of Scottsdale, Ariz.; aunt, Marie Morgan of Bluefield, W.Va.; and several cousins. She leaves behind her beloved pets Beau, Laura, Lila, Goldenrod, Maple Tree, Matewan and Charcoal. She loved reading, working puzzles, tending to her flowers and making pottery. She was a unique individual who loved learning and revered books. Visitation will take place at the Ceredo Kenova Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2010. Interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Bluefield, W.Va., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donation could be to the Huntington Museum of Art or Hospice House of Huntington.
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AMOS "TUT" SMITH, 53, of St. Petersburg left us unexpectedly Wednesday, April 28, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Denise Smith; son, Mason Belcher and grandchildren, Connor and Landon Belcher. Tut started his career at Belk Lindsey's for 25 years and then moved on to Heidt & Associates, Inc. for 20 years and was currently employed with GeoPoint Surveying. A graveside service will be held Wednesday May 5th, 1 PM at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayne, West Virginia. Those unable to attend the service may go to TBO.com to sign the memorial book. Flowers are welcome, however, those choosing may make donations to LifePath, Hospice or donate blood in Tut's memory.
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WILKIE D. PACK, 69, of Wayne, W.Va., died Wednesday, April 29, 2010 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tracy and Anna Belle Adkins Pack; one brother, Larry Pack, and three sisters, Wanda Jean, Nancy, and Elizabeth Pack. Wilkie was a member of Wayne Lodge #18 A. F. & A. M. Survivors include two sons, Vince Pack of Grayson, Ky., and Arnold Pack of Logan, Oh.; two daughters, Nikki Pack Rice of Lavalette, W.Va., and Paulette Pack of Apex, N.C.; two grandsons, Shawn and Zack Pack; one granddaughter, Aleigha Marie Pack; and one great-granddaughter, Sophia Pack. Also surviving are two brothers, Lewis Pack and Delbert Pack of Wayne; three sisters, Myrtle Flint, Dorkis Marshall, and Maltie Javins, all of Wayne; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Greasy Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral on Monday at the funeral home.
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WARREN W. COX JR., 77, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010, in the V.A. Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Kenova with the Rev. Steve Willis and the Rev. Ray Stephens officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Members of the American Legion Post 93 Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. Warren was born December 8, 1932 in Montpelier, Ohio, a son of the late Warren W. Cox Sr., and Corabell Caldwell. He was a retired businessman and was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. Warren was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova where he taught Sunday school and served as a deacon. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Delilah Clark, and one brother Marion Snyder. Survivors include two daughters, Sabrina Bennett and Stephanie Black, both of Proctorville, Ohio; five grandchildren, Jacob Bennett, Jonathan Bennett, Joshua Bennett, Samantha LeGrand and Christopher LeGrand; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill (Sarah) Yahne of Upland, Calif. Warren was much loved and will be deeply missed by his church family and friends. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Kenova. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. In Lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Kenova, P.O. Box 475, Kenova, WV 25530. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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BILLY GENE BRUCE, 83, of Huntington, W.Va., (Flea Market Dealer), died Friday, April 30, 2010, in Huntington Health & Rehabilitation Center. Billy was born May 17, 1926, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Rufus Otho and Rachel Witt Bruce. He was a retired ironworker. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Lawrence Bruce; and a sister-in-law, Joanne Bruce. Survivors include his wife of 59 years; one sister, Alma; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation or service. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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ARTIE LOUISE FORTH PETERMAN, 48, of Huntington, passed away at her home on Friday, April 30, 2010. She is survived by son, Paul Peterman (fiance' Karen Byrge); daughter, Samatha Peterman, all of Huntington; and son, Jason S. Hardman of Winter Haven, Fla.; and one grandaughter, Kaitlyn Corns. Also, surviving are siblings, Helen Morrison, John Morrison and David Morrison. She was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Galloway. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Friends may visit after 6 p.m. Condolences may be expressed online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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AGNES MILLS, 73, of Indianapolis, IN, died Friday, April 30, 2010 at her residence. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 pm Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Watson Cemetery in Branchland, WV. She was born August 19, 1936 in East Lynn, WV, a daughter of the late Oscar and Sadie Clay Mills. Agnes was a homemaker. Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Patricia Mills; a son, Danny Mills and an infant son, Leonard Mills; along with a sister, Audra Schanks. Survivors include four daughters, Doris Mills of East Moline, IL, Sue Mills, Zina "Sissy" Mills and Angela Hughes, all of Indianapolis, IN; two sons, Chester "Buddy" Mills, and Darrell Mills, both of Indianapolis, IN; a brother, Audie Mills of Iowa; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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BERTHA McCLELLAN, 83, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, April 30, 2010. She was born August 21, 1926 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Tom and Frances Kirk Watts. Her husband Larkins "Doc" McClellan also preceded her in death along with one daughter, Frances Fitzsimmons; one brother, Tom Watts, Jr.; and one granddaughter, Frances Fitzsimmons. Survivors include three daughters, Audrey May of Grove City, Oh., Eva Craft of Florence, S.C., and Blanche Sanders and her husband Tom of Lavalette, W.Va.; two sons, Truman McClellan of Genoa, and Larry McClellan and his wife Darlene of Wayne, W.Va.; one stepson Larkin Joe McClellan of Lockborne, OH.; 12 grandchildren; and 9 great- grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Edith Hesson of Huntington, W.Va., and Delphia Sammons of Grundy, Va.; and a host of friends and family. Graveside services were conducted 11 a.m. Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the McClellan Family Cemetery, Big Lynn. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the McClellan family.
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ARTIE LOUISE FORTH PETERMAN, 48, of Huntington passed away at her home on Friday, April 30, 2010. She is survived by son, Paul Peterman (Fiance' Karen Byrge), daughter Samatha Peterman, all of Huntington and son, Jason S. Hardman of Winter Haven, Fla. and one grandaughter, Kaitlyn Corns. Also, surviving are siblings, Helen Morrison, John Morrison and David Morrison. She was preceded in death by a sister Susan Galloway. A Memorial Service will be held on , Tuesday, May 4th at 7 p.m. at the Ceredo-Kenoval Funeral Home. Friends may visit after 6:00. Condolences may be expressed online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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RONALD M. "COACH" COX, 70, of Columbus, Oh., died Friday, April 30, 2010 at his home. Born October 5, 1939 in Genoa, W.Va., he retired from Western Electric-Lucent after 36 years of service. Additionally, he was a member of Jewell Lodge No. 140 AF&AM. Preceding him in death was wife Roxie Cox; father Allie Cox, and great-grandson Chase Jayden MustainCox. Survivors include one son Ronnie Cox and wife Quinn of Columbus; one daughter Kym Yeager and husband Doug of Stoutsville, Oh.; grandchildren Tabitha Takala and husband JJ, Elizabeth Yeager, Christopher Cox, and Doug Yeager, Jr. Also surviving is his mother Mary Elizabeth Cox of Genoa, W.Va.; brothers Kenny Cox and wife Linda, also of Genoa, and Colen Cox and wife Belinda of Wayne, W.Va.; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6 p.m. with service to follow at 7:30 p.m. at Graumlich Funeral Home, Columbus, with Rev. Brian Humphrey officiating. Additional calling hours in Wayne W.Va., on Wednesday beginning at 6 p.m. at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Thursday 10 a.m., with Pastor Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Beckett Family Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. where Masonic graveside rites will be performed.

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