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

These obituaries for the month of  July were compiled by Howard Osburn.

LORETTA FAYE DEAN KISER, 71, was promoted to her Heavenly reward on July 1, 2010. Loretta was the daughter of the late Delbert and Mae Tooley Dean born on October 8, 1938. She was married on August 3, 1956 to Johnny A. Kiser. Loretta was a graduate of the class of 1956 from Guyan Valley High School. Loretta was a life long member and worker of the Camp Branch United Baptist Church where she was a clerk for the past 30 years. Loretta is preceded in death by her father, Delbert; mother, Mae; brother, Damon; and sister Barbara Dean; one son-in-law, Clyde Dalton; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Mae Kiser; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Willis and Lorene and Harold and Eloise Kiser; brother-in-law, Billy Kiser; and sisters-in-law, Faye Kiser and Joanette Hoover. Loretta is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, Johnny A. Kiser of Branchland; one son, Timmy (Danita) Kiser of Upper Tract; two daughters, Tina Kiser Grayson of Branchland and Rhonda (Frank) Isaacs of Teays Valley; 7 grandchildren, Dustan, Hillary, Lee (Melinda), Lindsey, Brandon, Chynna, and Casey, and one great grandson, Bentley. Loretta is also survived by one brother, Ted (Sue) Dean and one sister-in-law, Jane Dean of Ohio; brother-in-law, Nick Kiser; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Mattie, Marshall and Judy; Doug and Ann, and sister-in-law, Joanne Kiser; Ann and Duane Tabor; and Jennifer and Terry White and brother-in-law, Rick Hoover. Loretta will also be missed by 30 nieces and nephews and 45 great nieces and nephews and an extended church family. Anyone who met Loretta truly witnessed God's sunshine in their life. Funeral Service will be 11:00 A.M., Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Camp Branch United Baptist Church, Branchland, W.V. with Rev. Jim Wilson and Rev. Bobby Burns officiating. Interment will follow at Saunders Cemetery, Branchland, W.V. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.V.
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BOYD BROOKS, 82, of Wayne, WV, formerly of East Lynn, WV went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 1, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services were conducted 2 pm Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother A.J. Perry. Burial followed at Skeens Cemetery. He was born June 9, 1928 in Wayne County, WV, a son of the late Oscar and Eliza Jane Clay Brool& Boyd was a retired laborer for WV Department . of Highways and a member of the Nestlow United Baptist Church. His wife, Nancy Ellen Brooks also preceded him in death, along with a daughter, Martha Ellen Brooks and two sons, Steve Allen Brooks and James Oscar "Bo" Brooks; two sisters, Mary Stevenson and Irene Pack; four brothers, Earnest Brooks, Oscar Brooks, Jr., Willis Brooks and Everett Brooks. Survivors include three daughters, Gladys Mae Francis and husband, Danny, and Eliza Jane Stephens and husband, Jack, all of Wayne, WV, and Alberta Kay Adkins and husband, Calvin of East Lynn, WV; four sons, Boyd Lee "BB" Brooks, at home, Donald Lloyd Brooks and wife, Sally of Dawsonville, GA, Lige Brooks and wife, Millie of Kiahsville, WV, and John David Brooks and friend, Ann of Wayne, WV; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Brooks of Lavalette, WV; twenty-two grandchildren, Anthony Brooks, Kimberly Dooley, Shawn Brooks, Scott Swimm, Chris Swimm, Jennifer Osborne, Brandon Swimm, Jamie Brooks, Boyd M. Brooks, Brian Brooks, Jeremy- Brooks, Justin Brooks, Joshua Stephens, Amanda Osborne, Brittany Stephens, Nancy Brooks, Eric Brooks, Derrick Brooks, Rebecca Adkins and Eddie Rodriguez; eighteen great-grandchildren, Marah, Kaylee, Makayla, Jacob, Caleb, Masan, Megan, Kyleigh, Dawson, Braylee, Tyler, Casey, Tyler, Ansleigh, Matthew, Kaleb, Ryan and Emily in addition to two sisters; Alpha Mae Dyer and Geraldine Pack of Wayne, two brothers; James Vernon Brooks and wife Freda of Wayne and Douglas Brooks and wife Peggy of East Lynn.
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MYRTLE G. PACK, 96, resident of Colonial Manor, Loudonville, Ohio, formerly of Wayne, W.Va., died Friday, July 2, 2010, after an extended illness. Mrs. Pack was born June 13, 1914 in Wayne, the daughter of the late William and Liz Trogden. Her husband, Drewie Pack, also preceded her in death, along with two daughters, Lois Russell and Phyllis Pack. She was a resident of Wayne all her life and had many friends. She will be so sadly missed by her family, including her five sons, Virgil (Sue) Pack of Wayne; William (Jennings) Pack of Wayne, Drewie (Karen) Pack of Wooster, Oh., Roger (Jolene) Pack of Branchland , W.Va., and Hubert (Jean Ann) Pack of Beechfork, W.Va. ; four daughters, Wanda (Ernie) Kuhel of Howard, Oh., Iris (Harold) Bivens of Moulthrie , Ga., Barbara (Sue) Immel of Wooster, Oh., and Jeffrey Bailey of Wayne; 33 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; and 21 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted I p.m., Monday, July 5 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial followed in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends called two hours prior to services.
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CLARA MARGARET WILLIAMS, 89, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010, in Heritage Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, at the Reger Funeral Chapel conducted by Brother William McKeand. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Margaret was born March 7, 1921, in Gallipolis, Ohio, a daughter of the late Daniel Webster and Emma Jane Fowler Shafer. She was a former employee of the Adkins-Rollins Senior Citizens Center in Kenova. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her second husband, Forrest Williams; her daughter, Judy Newman; and six brothers and sisters, Carl, Morton and Lawrence Shafer, Alice Shafer, Maxine Salyers and Lena Russell. Those that survive her include her son and daughter-in-law, James Arnold and Sallie Robinette of Huntington; four grandchildren and their spouses, Janet and Larry Howard of Kenova, John and Lisa Robinette of South Point, Jamie Artrip and Jason Robinette, both of Huntington. Additional survivors include eight great-grandchildren, Courtney Holschuh, Christen Holschuh, Joshua Artrip, Julie Artrip, Amanda Artrip, Alex O'Malley, Audrey Robinette and Julianna Robinette; a host of nieces and nephews; and two special friends and sisters-in-law, Ella Shafer and Mabel Shafer. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to the Homestead unit of Heritage Center for the wonderful care that Margaret received there. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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EDITH BAILEY HESTER, 90, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord Saturday, July 3, 2010, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday by Pastor Roger Mooney at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. She was born Jan. 22, 1922, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late David Austin and Josephine Adams Fife. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Kellogg Independent Holiness Church of God. In addition to her parents, Edith was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Bailey, Sr.; and her second husband, Bennie Hester. One daughter, Edith McCormick; two sisters, Annie Bowling and Irene Carter; seven brothers, Frank, Arthur "Bus," Lawrence, George, Paul, Donald and Robert Fife, preceded her in death as well. She is survived by the following family: four sons and their spouses, Paul and Melody Bailey, Terry and Candy Bailey, Charley and Barbara Bailey, and Rocky Bailey Sr., all of Huntington; four daughters and their spouses, Hazel and Lloyd Holley Jr. of Glenwood, W.Va., Mary Whitmore, Nancy and Kendall Shields, and Sandra and Kerry Arthur Sr., all of Huntington. In addition, 36 grandchildren, a multitude of great-grandchildren and hosts of great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews as well. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Hospice, the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House and to Dr. Jane Kurucz for the wonderful care given to Edith. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Condolences can be sent to www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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ANNA VIRGINIA HAWKES STICKLER, 97, of Lehigh Acres, Fla., formerly of Nicholas County, West Virginia, passed away at her daughter's home on Monday, July 5, 2010. Born February 1, 1913 at Dingess, Mingo County, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Ernest L. and Sadie May Plymale Hawkes. She was also preceded in death by her husband Lionel C. Stickler in 1963. She was a former schoolteacher and was a Presbyterian by faith. Survivors include a daughter, Elaine Stickler of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; two sons, William L. Stickler of Kenova, W.Va., and John M. Stickler of Franklin, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Michael, David, Jennifer, Kathleen, John II, and Christine, and three great-grandchildren, Ashley, Ted, and Jack. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2010 in the White Funeral Home, Summersville, W.Va., with Pastor Greg Kupar officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Gilead Church Cemetery, Pool, W.Va. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday one hour prior to the funeral services.
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ANNA LEE VANCE DAVIS, 67, of Wayne, W.Va. went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born on April 18, 1943 in Lincoln County, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Norma Alice Riffit Vance; former husband Stuart C. Kruk; one grandson, Vincent S. Kruk Jr.; former husband, James A. Spence. Survivors include her husband, Randall Lee Davis of Wayne, W.Va., two sons Vincent S. Kruk of Clarksville,TN. and Kenneth C. Kruk of West Hamlin, W.Va.; one daughter Dawn L. Burke of Louisville, KY; two sisters Deloris Moore and Janet Jackson and four brothers George Vance, Darrell Vance, Dale Vance and Jimmy Vance; six grandchildren Joe Kruk, Kyle Kruk, Cheyenne Kruk, Ryan Kruk, Miranda Kruk and Sean Matheis and two great grandchildren Apollo Kruk and Riley Kruk. Funeral services will be conducted at. 12 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home. The family will receive guests beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the Funeral Home.
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FRANKLIN DELANO DAMRON, 76, of Prichard, passed away Monday, July 5, 2010 at his home. Frank was born Feb. 26, 1937 in Prichard, the youngest son of the late Ella Blankenship. He was a 1953 graduate of Fort Gay High School. He attended Pensacola Junior College and the University of West Florida. Frank was a retired veteran of the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed travelling around the country and the world but his heart was always in Wayne County. Frank was a loving father and an awesome "Grandpa". He had a great sense of humor and loved a good joke. Frank was preceded in death by his wife Doris (Tucker) Damron. He is survived by his son, Dale Damron; two daughters, Tammy Kay Davis (Bryan Davis) and Karen Damron; seven grandchildren and sister Ruby Thompson. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. at Young's Funeral Home Chapel Thursday in Louisa with burial following at White Chapel Cemetery in Barboursville.
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ELSIE ELIZABETH BECKETT, 88, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at the Heritage Center in Huntington. Elsie was born on April 26, 1922, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Stephen and Elsie Tiza Rencsok. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years, Mervin C. Beckett; her son Edward M. Beckett, her sister Helen M. Lupton; her brother Stephen F. Rencsok and a nephew, Steve Lupton. She was a graduate of Huntington High School and attended the Huntington School of Business. She was employed as a bookkeeper for J.L. Jaskow, furrier, for over 30 years and a member of the Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church. She proudly served her country for two years during World War II in the United State Navy. She is survived by her daughter Judy Beckett; her daughter-in-law Shirley Beckett; two grandchildren, Tina Beckett and Chris Beckett; granddaughter-in-law Jeanie Beckett; one granddaughter and her husband Jennifer and Joseph Marinnaci of Hurricane, W.Va.; one great-grandson, Will Beckett; three great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Andrew and Adley Marinnaci of Hurricane; a special nephew, Tom Lupton of Salt Rock, W.Va.; and her sister-in-law, Wanda Rencsok of Lebanon, Ohio. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time on Friday, July 9, 2010 at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted on Friday at noon at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Brady Lipscomb. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Her daughter would like to thank the staff of the Heritage Center who cared for her mother over the past 2-1/2 years. The love and respect you gave Elsie will always be appreciated and remembered. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, the American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society.
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PANSY CARROLL, 85, of Shoals, W.Va., died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at her residence. Funeral service will be held noon Friday, July 9, 2010, at the Shoals Missionary Baptist Church with visitation from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in the Brumfield Family Cemetery. Pansy was born June 26, 1925, in Cabell County, daughter of the late Ezra and Mary Stephenson Adkins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Paul W. Carroll; a son Charles Emerson Carroll; three brothers, Ralph, Donald and Robert Adkins and two sisters, Mildred Young and Elsie Motz Owens. Mrs. Carroll was a founding member of the Shoals Missionary Baptist Church, of which she took an active leadership role in various church activities. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and worked for the Reliance Dress Factory during the 1940's. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Howard E. and Jennifer Carroll of Kenova, W.Va., and David P. and Bobbie Carroll of Shoals; two daughters, Paula Quinn and husband Robert W. of New Bern, N.C., and Edna Farley of Shoals; seven grandchildren, Marlena Bleau, R. Grayson Quinn, Jessica Casey, Allison, James, Chase and Carissa Carroll; three great-grandchildren, Ashby Kate Bleau, Carlie Grace Casey and Cain Maynard; and special caregivers Loretta Adkins, Carroll Heck, Nora Borders and Mary Pinson. Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com.
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BESSIE "PAULINE" JORDAN, 90, of Kenova is at peace with the Lord on July 8, 2010 at her home. She was born March 8, 1920, to the late Bill Ward and Nona Lucas Ward. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wyatt A. Jordan, several uncles and aunts, her momma Kitty, Rowdy and Amber, her cats whom she loved dearly. Pauline and Wyatt owned and operated Jordan's Grocery in Huntington for over 40 years. She was an avid poet with several poems published. She was a member of the National Orchid Society and raised more than 150 orchids and other tropical plants, which she loved to show in her greenhouse. Pauline was a faithful member of the Spirit of Faith Church, where she will be greatly missed by all her church family. She is survived by her extended family, Pastor Tim and Brenda Crabtree, whom she loved as her own children; her "grandchildren" Pastor Tim (Kristy) Crabtree of Georgetown, S.C., Amanda (Neal) Wray of Kenova, W.Va.; three "great-grandsons" Hunter Crabtree, Jacob Wray and Jordan Wray, who will be here in August, all of whom she was so proud. Also surviving are Wyatt's niece Judith Jordan of New Port Richie, Fla.; a cousin Kathy Smith of Huntington, W.Va., and her husband Harold and their children Raelynn and Lucas; one uncle Willard Lucas of Huntington, W.Va., and a very special friend, her puppy Rascal. Special thanks to her "girls," Jennifer Adkins, Brandi Chapman, Lisa Romans and Betty Williams and the Hospice caregivers Tina, Rachael and Trish, and nurses Mary and Melissa, and to Rick Adkins for watering the plants. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at the Spirit of Faith Church, 18th Street and Sycamore Street, Kenova. Funeral services will follow visitation Monday at 1 p.m. Entombment will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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BETTY LOU CROSS, 76, of Ashton, WV, passed away Thursday. July 8, 2010 at her residence. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. by Rev. Marshall Bonecutter and her son, Rev. Bradley Ross. Burial followed at the McClellan Crum Cemetery at Dunlow, WV. She was born May 26, 1934 at Dunlow, a daughter of the late Lafayette Damron, Sr. and Amanda Marcum Damron. She was a self- employed in home caregiver and was a member of the House of Praise and Worship at Kingtown, WV. Two husbands, James E. Cross and Harry S. Ross. two daughters, Tawanna K. Ross and Kimberly D. Ross, a son, William L. Ross, a step-daughter, Darla R. Cross, and siblings James Damron, William Damron, Wayne Damron, Goldie Dailey, Charlie Damron, Sadie Price and Lydia Maynard also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis K. Burnside and husband, Ronnie, of Farmersville, TX; three sons, Gary Ross and wife, Karla of Ashton, WV, Bradley L. Ross and wife, Penny of Midville, OH, and Gregory A. Ross and wife, Tammy of Gallipolis 'Ferry, WV; a sister, Ethel May Berry of Ashton, WV; two brothers, Franklin Damron and wife, Doris Ann of Columbus, OH, and Lafayette Damron, Jr. of Ashton, WV; and ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
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HENRY MAYNARD, 70, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, July 9, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Elder Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at the Maynard Cemetery on Ferguson Branch. He was born May 26, 1940, in Wayne County, a son of the late Marcus and Goldie Workman Maynard. Henry was a retired school bus driver and mechanic for Wayne County Schools, and was a member of the Prichard United Baptist Church. He was also a U.S. Army veteran and was a HAM radio operator KD8FDP, known as "Mountain Man". A daughter, Melissa Thompson and a brother, Bill Maynard, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Marcum Maynard; a son, Marcus Maynard; two grandchildren, Jonathan Thompson and Marcus Henry "Bubby" Maynard; four sisters, Mary Parsley of Crum, W.Va., Rinda Maynard of Wayne, Wanda Caldwell of Huntington and Dorothy Fowler of Phoenix, Ariz.; and four brothers, Wayne Maynard, Paul Maynard, Everett Lee Maynard and James "Cooter" Maynard, all of Wayne. Friends may call from noon until service time on Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.
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WILLIAM ARTHUR DAN FOLLOWAY LACKEY, 21, of Wayne, WV, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010 at Cabell Huntington Hospital Huntington, WV. Funeral Services will be conducted 3 P.M. Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at the Dingess House of Prayer in Dingess,WV,by Brother Arbie Rice. Burial will follow at the Johnce Lackey Cemetery. He was born May 20, 1989, a son of Cheryl Lynn Caldwell Lackey and Garry Lee Lackey. William was a laborer in the saw mill. His paternal grandfather Johnce Lackey preceded him in death. Survivors include his sisters, Rose Followay of Dingess, WV, Sabrina Lackey of Alabama; brothers, Garry Lee "Bub" Lackey of Wayne,WV, Johnce Lackey, Jr. of Dingess,WV; Girlfriend, Brittany Tomblin of Florida; Paternal grandmother Helen Hager of Dingess,WV; Maternal grandparents, Melvia of Wayne,WV,' and Dale Caldwell of Adel,GA, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends may call from 2 to 3 P. M. on Tuesday at Dingess.
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NATHAN O. QUEEN, 79, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, July 9, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Minister Ronnie Ross and Dallas Moore. Burial will follow at the Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, W.Va. He was born April 29, 1931, in Wayne County, a son of the late Dewey and Emma Queen. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Delphia Copley and Lydia Queen. Nathan was a barber, retired from the Wayne County school system, and a member of the Wayne Church of Christ. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran and served in the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Ann J. Queen; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Valerie Queen of Kenova, W.Va.; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Carl Steele of Wayne, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Kellie and Chris Reynolds, Kala and Greg Michels, Kristin Steele, Tyler Reeder and Shelby Queen; one great-granddaughter, Riley Jane Michels; two sisters, Victoria Wilson of Jacksonville, Fla., and Virginia and Welcie Maynard of Hot Springs, Ark. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 12, at Morris Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Chris Reynolds, Greg Michels, Tyler Reeder, Ray Mills, Charles Preston and Oscar Napier. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Rivers Bend Nursing Home in South Point, Ohio, for their kindness and care.
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JESSEY LEE HUGHES, 19, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 9, 2010. Born January 18, 1991 in Huntington, W.Va., he was a 2009 graduate of Wayne High School, where he was a member of the ROTC, and he was employed at Wal-Mart. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edward Cumm, one brother, Emmitt Brooks, and one niece, Aarionna Hughes. Survivors include his father Robert Orme of Huntington; his mother Tina Cumm Swim and her husband Bobby of Wayne; his step-parents, Jerry and Diana Hughes of East Lynn, W.Va.; eight sisters, Lisa Marcum and husband Jeff of Easy Lynn, Chrissy Bowen and husband Carl of Barboursville, W.Va., Carla Swimm of Wayne, Krystal Hutchinson, Katie Nida, Alissa Kessell, Tiara Kessell, and Hannah Lee Allen; five brothers, Jerry Hughes, Jr., of East Lynn, Jamie Swimm and Isaac Swimm, both of Wayne, Dakota Orme and Dylan Slone; and his girlfriend Ashley Milton of Wayne. Also surviving are five nieces, LaTanya Marcum, Madison Marcum, both of East Lynn, Britney Bowen of Barboursville, Loraine Brooks of Kiahsville, W.Va., and Brooklynn Hughes of East Lynn; two nephews, Cory Bowen of Barboursville, and Trevor Hughes of East Lynn; grandmothers, Patricia Cumm of Kenova,W.Va., Esta Swimm of East Lynn, and Edna Maddox of Huntington; and a host of friends, family, and neighbors too numerous to mention. Jessey was always happy, and loved four-wheeling, video games, music and life. He will be sadly missed. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Eddie Davidson officiating. Burial will follow in the Hughes and Carter Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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MARCELLA WALKER, 83, of Rt. 1, East Lynn, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord Saturday, July 10, 2010, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the Bethlehem United Baptist Church by Rev. A.J. Perry. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery. She was born March 30, 1927, in East Lynn, a daughter of the late George and Stella McCoy Walker. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and Virgil Walker; and one sister, Ardith Eaves. She is survived by two sisters, Pearl Eaves of Branchland, and Ella Fraley of Wayne; one brother, Riley Walker of East Lynn; special nephew, Riley Walker Jr.; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Monday at the home of Riley and Delpha Walker, Rt. 1, East Lynn, and after noon Tuesday at the Bethlehem United Baptist Church. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at
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MRS. MAGGIE LOU MURPHY, 91, of Huntington, W.Va., widow of William Murphy, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 11, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Minister Danny Evans officiating. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park. She was born August 10, 1918, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Millard and Zella Massie Hay. She was a member of the Farmdale Church of Christ. In addition to the parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Freddy K. Staley, who was killed in Vietnam; brothers Homer and Jimmy Hay; a sister, Nora Belle Little; and a special friend, Shirley Franklin. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Darrell Nelson of Huntington; a son Irvin Staley; a sister, Mildred Ray; a brother whom she raised, Robert "Bobby" Hay and wife Jean Hay, and four additional brothers, Morgan Hay, Russell Hay, Herman Hay and wife Arlene, and Herbert Hay and wife Fon; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a host of great- great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews as well. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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CLARA WILSON, 91, of Ironton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010, at a local health care center. The Wayne County, W.Va., native was born July 19, 1918 the daughter of the late Lucian Gillispie and Mary Virgie Smith Gillispie. She attended Wayne County, W.Va., schools and was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Glenn Wilson; son Woody Wilson; grandson Brian Wilson and granddaughter Thelma Webb. Clara is survived by daughter Mary Wagner; brother Herchal Gillispie; sisters Jewell Murnahan, Effie McFann, Ruth Adkins, Gladys Cox and Haley Howell; granddaughters Eugenia Jarrell, Vanessa Clark, Ellen Shubert, Stephanie Wagner, Angie Wilson, Rhonda Bridges and Chrissy Wilson; grandson Rusty Wilson; and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be noon Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South 7th Street, Ironton, Ohio with Dr. C.J. Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Mamre Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon at the funeral home. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
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RICHARD A. SMITH, 48, of Fort Gay passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010 at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. Born September 24, 1961 in Michigan, he was a son of Kenneth Smith of Virginia and Ethel Damron Smith of Crum. He is survived by his wife, Diane Smith of Fort Gay as well as daughters Monique and Stephanie Smith of Fort Gay and Matthew, the fiance of Stephanie. He is also survived by a sister, Dawn McDonald of Crum. By request of the family his body is to be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home.
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TIMMY BRUCE CARROLL, 49, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Wayne County, WV, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010 at the residence of his daughter in Columbus. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Brother Joe Pratt and Brother Nathaniel Gibson. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne, WV. He was born March 2, 1961 at South Williamson, KY, a son of the late Henry Christopher and Mary Elizabeth Chafin Carroll. He was a former employee of Buckeye Steel. A brother, Curtis Ray Carroll also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Sue Hannah Carroll; two daughters, Felicia Carroll and Mary Elizabeth Carroll, both of Columbus; a son, Timmy Bruce Carroll, Jr., also of Columbus; a sister, Emma Jean Powers and husband, David of Ragland, WV; and three brothers, Henry Christopher Carroll and wife, Alice of Belfry, KY, Robert Linn Carroll and wife, Christine of Wayne, WV, and Bill Carroll and wife, Norma of Lenore, WV; a half brother, Chris Carroll of Varney, WV; three grandchildren, Aaliyah R. Webb, Trevon Webb and' Timmy Bruce Carroll, III. Friends called from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.
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ALVIS PARSONS, SR., 77, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Murphy Health & Rehab in Piggott, AR. Mr. Parsons was born in Stiltner, WV. He was owner of Parsons Produce and enjoyed his work and fishing. He was married to Mavis Gene (Starns) Parsons. She preceded him in death on April 4, 1996. He is survived by four, sons Alvis Parsons, Jr. of Corning, AR., Perry Parsons of Jonesboro, AR., Charles Parsons and Doug Parsons both of WV.; brothers Andrew and Junior; sisters Vesta Ellen, Genevieve, Mabel, Shelba Jean, Donna, Gay, Barbara Ann, Billie Joe, Maxine and Judy; four grandchildren and a lifelong friend Tommy Toler. He was preceded in death by his wife; and parents Tilden and Anna Mae (Stapleton) Parsons. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 16, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning, AR. Burial will follow in Pirtle Cemetery in Peach Orchid, AR. Visitation will be Thurs., July 15, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Online condolences: www.ermertfuneralhome. com
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SALLY ANN WELLMAN PERRY, 70, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at her residence. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2010, by Pastor Tony Perry at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. She was born May 24, 1940, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Bert Wellman and Nolda Marshall Wellman. Sally was a retired clerk from Louisa Department Store. Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Darla Grace and Beulah Fry and three brothers, Bert Wellman Jr., Charles Wellman and Harold Wellman. Survivors include her loving husband of 51 years, Archie Perry; two daughters, Darla Ann Napier and husband Carl Douglas of Fort Gay, W.Va., Andrea Hammond and husband Billy Joe of Louisa, Ky.; a son, Brooks Perry of Prichard, W.Va.; a brother, Billy Wellman and wife Juanita of Huntington, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Carla Maynard who was very dear to her, Charles Perry, Bobby Perry, Jennifer Perry, Joe Hammond and Jay Hammond; a great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Perry; two special friends, Faye and Mary Sparks. As by her request, there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice for all of their care and support. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., is assisting the family.
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BETTY L. STACY, 69, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, of which she was a member, with Rev. Steve Willis officiating. Interment will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Betty was born September 28, 1940, in Panther Creek, W.Va., a daughter of the late Tom and Myrtle Bailey Cline. She retired from Georgia Pacific where she was a Plant Controler and cooked at the Griffith & Feil Soda Fountain in Kenova. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald E. Stacy Sr., son Ricky E. Stacy, grandson Richard Darrell Stacy-Ruggles and 11 brothers and sisters Velvia Cline, Johnny Cline, Gladys Cline, Paul Cline, Martha Cline, Oscar Cline, Elmer Cline, Inez Cline, James Cline, Evelyn Cline and George Cline. Survivors include one daughter, Sherry Stacy Smith and special friend Paul Rutherford Jr. of Kenova; a son, Donald E. Stacy Jr. and his wife Belinda of Burnagh, Ky.; three grandchildren, Vinson P. Smith Jr., Breanna Henderson and Keira Stacy; two brothers, Roy Cline of Kenova, W.Va., Ronald Cline of Raleigh, N.C. and two sisters, Ethel Erdelly of Kingsport, Tenn., and Phyllis Cline of Chicago, Ill. Betty will be greatly missed by all her special friends. If she could not win your heart with her radiant personality, her chocolate pie would do the job. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. The family wishes to thank hospice for their love and care of Betty. Mrs. Stacy will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Kenova Choir Robe Fund, P.O. Box 475, Kenova, WV. 25530. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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ANTHONY J. ADKINS JR., 67 of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Friday, July 16, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Ron Scarberry. Burial will follow at the Jones Cemetery. He was born August 1, 1942, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Anthony J. and Lucille Tabor Adkins. Anthony was retired from ACF Industries and was a maintenance worker for Parking Solutions. He attended the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Prichard, W.Va. and was a WV National Guard veteran. Survivors include his loving wife, Judy K. Butcher Adkins; four sons, Dana Shane Adkins of Kenova, W.Va., Tony Ray Adkins and wife B.J. of Crown City, Ohio, Wayne Freeman and Lee Freeman, both of Willowood, Ohio; four sisters, Brenda Adkins and husband Robert of King, N.C., Linda Walter and husband John of Huntington, W.Va., Mary Armstead and husband Patrick of East Lynn, W.Va., Sherry Bryant of New York, N.Y.; two brothers, Dennis Adkins of Paris, Ky., Darrell Adkins and wife Shelia of King, N.C.; a grandson, Cody Ray Adkins, and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.
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WILLIAM GLEN DAY, 70 of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010, at the Charter House, Wayne. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by his nephew, Rev. Chris Day; burial will follow in Davis Family Cemetery, Prichard, W.Va. Mr. Day was born June 11, 1940, in Prichard, a son of the late Mont and Erma Stewart Day. He was Pastor of the Greenbrier Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, his six brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Amanda Day, one daughter, Michele Day Carter; one grandson, Trey Carter and one granddaughter, Alaina Day,all of Huntington. One godson, Tim Watts of Prichard, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and special church family, survive him as well. Visitation will be held from noon until service time Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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JEROME SMITH HENSLEY, 61, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010, at his residence. Jerome was born Sept. 24, 1948, in Kenova, W.Va., son of the late E. Clyde and Sarah Ann Smith Hensley. He was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and Marshall University. He was a retired contracting officer with the U.S. Government. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Edmund C. Hensley II. Survivors include his aunt and uncle, Analee and Kris Maeland of Kenova; and four dear friends, Wayne Bryan of San Fransico, Calif., Molly Mills, Rosanne Norman and Billie Quinn, all of Huntington, W.Va. There will be no visitation or services. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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ADAM FANNIN, 34, of, Dunlow, WV, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, KY. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Vineyard Church at Grassy, KY, by Pastor Doc Maynard. Burial will follow at the Fannin Cemetery at Grassy. He was born June 24, 1976 at Prestonsbutg, KY, a son of Pauline Chaffin Fannin of Dunlow, WV, and the late Oscar Matthew Fannin, Sr. He was a mechanic and general contractor, and was Baptist by faith. A brother, Oscar Matthew Fannin, Jr. also preceded him in death. Additional survivors include a son, Christopher Adam Fannin of Dunlow; two sisters, Joann Lowe and husband, Austin of South Point, OH, and Loretta Lynn Morrison and husband, Maurice of Debord, KY; and several nieces and nephews. Friends called from 6-9 p.m. Monday at the church. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV, is in charge of arrangements.
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STEVEN ALLEN COMPTON, 59, of Fort Gay, WV, passed away Sunday July 18, 2010 at the Hospice House of Huntington. He was born April 3, 1951 in Sandwich, Illinois, son of the late Elmer and Ethel Lucille Jacobsen Compton. He was a retired carpenter from N&W Railroad. He is survived by his wife Laura Belle Compton; three daughters Casie, Stacey, and Cindy; sister Sonja; and three grandchildren Jonna Rae, Jordan, and Deven. There will be no services. Hall Funeral Home Proctorville, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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ELMER DOUGLAS SCARBERRY, 58, of Wayne died Sunday, July 18, 2010 at his residence. He was born December 28, 1951 in Huntington, WV to the late Kelson Lee and Dora Pearl (Scragg) Scarberry. He united in marriage to Ila (Collins) Scarberry who survives. Mr. Scarberry was a member of the Mills Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his children Stanton and Jamie Scarberry of Wayne, Kelson and Tabatha Scarberry of Wayne, Robert, Kathy, Angela, and Crystal all at home, Becky Scarberry and Kelly Scarberry both of South Carolina. Other survivors include a sister Melissa Ferguson of Michigan; nine grandchildren, along with a host of special nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Mr. Scarberry also leaves behind two special nurses Heidi and Leona. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother George Scarberry and a sister Mary Scarberry. Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 pm Tuesday at the CeredoKenova Funeral Home with Brother Jerry Smith officiating. Internment will follow in the Collins Family Cemetery in Wayne at a later date. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm Tuesday until time of service at the funeral home.
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PAUL FRANKLIN ESKINS, 74, of Kenova, W.Va., was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Wurtland Rehabilitation & Nursing Facility. He was born in Pecks Mill, W.Va., then moved to Huntington, W.Va., where he retired from C&O Railroad after 42 years. He was proud to be a charter member of the Route 60 Freewill Baptist Church, which he helped build. He had been a 32nd Degree Mason of the Huntington Masonic Lodge #53, a Shriner with both Beni Kedem and El Hasa Temples. He was also known as Clog-O the Clown, but anyone that knew him knew he was a clown inside and out. His desire to make people happy and laugh will be greatly missed. Mr. Eskins was preceded in death by his mother Lena Mae Eskins, his father Rad Eskins, a son Michael Eskins, three sisters, Margaret Glyeadgis, Velvia Clark and Fonnie Hannah. Survivors include an angel of a wife he was married to for 25 years, Wanda Eskins; two precious daughters, Patricia Lynn "Trice" Amis and her husband Stephen of Kenova and Pamela Kay "Squirt" Carter and her husband Larry of Ashland, Ky. He was also blessed with four wonderful grandchildren of whom he was so proud and gave special names to, Stephen Paul "Bub" Amis and his wife Jacqueline of Huntington, Carrie LaDawn "Annie" Amis and her fiancé Shawn Merritt of Kenova, Nathan Boyd "Bo" Carter and his fiancée Renea Miller of Ashland, Ky., and Jeremy Ryan "Buster" Carter and his girlfriend Samantha Boggs. Other survivors include two brothers, Johnny Eskins and his wife Irene of Pecks Mill, W.Va., Herbert Eskins of Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Louise Wilson of Huntington and Frances Jordan of Charleston, W.Va.; two very special friends, Elaine Stull and Kermit Harshbarger, along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Wurtland Nursing and Rehab, Ashland Fresenium Dialysis Center, and Cabell Huntington Wound Care Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Route 60 Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Richard Fluty, Rev. Dale Maddy, and Rev. Doug Booten officiating. Burial will follow in the Crescent Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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ANNA MARIE "Mom-O" HINERMAN, 90, of Wayne, W.Va., formerly of Huntington and Barboursville, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. Jim Plyburn. Entombment will be in Woodmere Memorial Park Abbey of Remembrance. She was born November 23, 1919, in Huntington, a daughter of the late William Earl and Bertha Bailey Kooken. Anna Marie was a 1937 graduate of Huntington High School. She was a professional secretary and office manager for several businesses and West Junior High School before retiring from the J.L. Caldwell Company. She was a member of Wayne United Methodist Church, a founding member in 1933 of the T.N.T. Club in Huntington, member of The Woman's Club of Huntington, the East Huntington Kiwaniannes, the PharMedDent Bowling League, and alumni member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She was an avid supporter of the Musical Arts Guild and Huntington Outdoor Theater. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Harold Hinerman; one sister, Inez Clary; son-in-law, Ralph May and a nephew, James Clary. She is survived by three daughters, Judith Ann May of Barboursville, Janet Lynn Cowan of Atlanta, Ga., and Jennifer Lee Plyburn (Rev. Jim) of Wayne, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Jeffrey Kent May (Stephanie), Angela Beth Myers (Jeff), Kellianne Montague (David) Janet Sue Porterfield (Russell), Vicki Lynn White (Shane), Frank Burton Cowan (Nikki), James Alan Plyburn Jr., and Jeremy Paul Plyburn; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Brownfield (George) of Huntington; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Hinerman of Arizona; two nieces, Sally Cook (Donald) and Suzanne Campbell; a nephew, Dr. Ron Brownfield (Janie); numerous great-nieces and nephews; preschool children at Noah's Ark PreSchool; and a host of friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayne United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 246, Wayne, WV 25570. Friends may call after noon Saturday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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JAMES R. MULLINS, 68, of Louisa, Ky. passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at his home. He was born May 10, 1942 in Louisa at son of the late Arnold and Gladys Webb Mullins. He was retired from Marrowbone Development, and he was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisa, Apperson Lodge #195 FS&M, Louisa Chapter #95 R.A. M. Scottish Rite Valley of Covington, El Hasa Shrine, Past Disrict Dep. Grand Master of Distric 27, and a member of other Masonic Organizations. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Sue Colvin Mullins of Louisa; one son Jimmy R. (Amanda) Mullins of Ashland, one daughter, Kimberly (Bobby) Marcum of Louisa; two grandchildren, DeLana Marcum and Brady Mullins. Funeral services were conducted, at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 25 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Ric Frazier officiating. Burial followed at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa.
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ISAM LEE "EARN" BRADLEY, 71, of Dunlow, W.Va., died Friday, July 23, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2010, at the Fairmont United Baptist Church by Brother Jess Allen. Burial will follow at the Marcum-James Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. He was born June 20, 1935, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of James and Nettie Marcum Bradley. "Earn" was a retired assembler for Ford Motor Company. His wife, Rebecca Ferguson Bradley also preceded him in death, along with a sister, Elsie Rakes; and six brothers, Everett, John Calvin, Brady, Willie and Birdie Bradley, and Dewey Stepp. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Carol Stroud and husband Floyd of King, N.C.; three sons, Ronnie Ferguson and wife Laurie of Dunlow, W.Va., Emanuel Ferguson and wife Anna Lou of Huntington, W.Va., Joe Ferguson and wife Linda of Dunlow, W.Va.; a sister, Ida Pearl Wallace and husband Raymond of Lavalette, W.Va.; a brother, Elmer Bradley and wife Ninnie of Dunlow, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren, Kevin, Stephanie, Kimberly, Brian, Christy, Veronica, Jeff, April, Becky, Carrie and Sherry; and 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel and after 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
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SHIRLEY MEDDINGS, 73, of Siler City, N.C., formerly of Dunlow, W.Va., daughter of the late Arizona Maynard Meddings Welch and David Meddings, passed from this life on Friday, July 23, 2010. She was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Survivors include seven children, Dorene Mount of Milton, Beverly McLaughlin and Norma Fleming of North Carolina, Shirlene McClain of South Carolina, Cecil Fields Jr., Marilyn King and Janette Eddy of Florida. May she find the peace in Heaven that she did not find on Earth. A private memorial service held at a later date.
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CHESTER KITTS, 83, of Fort Gay passed away on July 23, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents Harvey Kitts and Cuzzy Robertson Kitts and an infant son Ricky Allen Kitts. He is survived by one daughter; Sherry Lynn Kitts of Fort Gay, two sons; Chester Wayne Kitts of Fort Gay and Toney Curtis Kitts of Huntington in addition to four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday July 27 at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Church officiated by Frank Copley and Mack Ray Cyrus. Burial will follow in the Kitts Cemetery on Paddle Creek.
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VIVIAN DEAN PAINTER, 63 of Huntington, WV passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Ivan Asbury. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, WV. Born February 24, 1947 in Wayne County, WV, she was a daughter of the late Edmond Thompson Dean and Maudie Elizabeth Allen Dean. Also preceding her in death are her husband, James Aquilla Painter, a son, Darrell Scott Painter; two brothers, Larry Donald Dean and Kenneth Douglas "Doug" Dean. Survivors include two daughters, Vicky Elaine Garrett and husband Steve of Apache Junction, AZ, Courtney Elizabeth Reeves and husband William of Lavalette, WV; two sons, Michael Martin Painter of Apache Junction, AZ and Matthew Allen Painter and wife Stephanie of Louisa, VA; one sister, Sharon Kay Dean of Wayne, WV; three brothers, Edmond Roger Dean of Lavalette, WV, Allen Dean and wife Virginia of Shoals, WV and Glen Dean of Lavalette, WV; a special nephew, Darrell Leo Dean of Ashland, KY; seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709.
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WILLIAM DAVID KIGER, 65, of Kenova, W.Va., beloved father and husband, died Saturday, July 24, 2010, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Carl Black officiating. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park. William was born June 15, 1945 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Leland Corbly and Thelma Saunders Kiger. He was a retired truck driver from Black Diamond and a member of Baptist Temple. Survivors include his wife of 46 years Harriet Taylor Kiger; three daughters, Jackie Kiger of Huntington, Kim Kiger of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Rebecca Kiger of Kenova; two grandchildren, Sarah and Samuel Kiger; one great-grandchild, Caylee Mowdy; two sisters, Mary Ann Gorby of Proctorville, Ohio, Martha Houghton of Huntington; and his beloved dog, Raven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Little Victories Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 247, Barboursville, WV 25504. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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GREGG B. FRY, 53, of Wayne, W.Va., left the arms of his loving family Saturday, July 24, 2010, to go to his Heavenly Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Clyde Hancock and Pastor Matthew Stepp. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. He was born March 25, 1957, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Donna Jean Johnson Haynie and the late Forster B. Fry II. Gregg was an auto body repairman for Geer Brothers and was a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Edwina Gail Martin Fry; a daughter, Bradley Kate Fry; and a son, Chandler Fry; two brothers, Forster Fry of Salisbury, N.C., and Glen Fry and wife Kathy, and their sons, Corbin and Conner of Boulder, Colo.; and four special sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.
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HIRAM JOHN MURPHY JR., 85, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Chaplain Kit Jenkins. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland, Ky. He was born Feb. 10, 1925, in Wheelwright, Ky., a son of the late Hiram John Murphy Sr. and Birtie Lee Murphy. He was a retired plant manager for National Mattress Company, and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served in W.W.II. in the Peleliu and Okinawa campaigns. He was a member of the American Legion, a 1951 graduate of Marshall University, and a Methodist by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman Murphy and Donald Murphy; and two sisters, Ruby Newman and Opal Campbell. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Marian Siereveld Murphy; a son, Patrick Murphy; and daughter-in-law, Valerie Nix, of Columbia, Md.; a daughter, Lisa Dutcher of Huntington; two grandchildren, Kieran Murphy of Mebane, N.C., and George Michael Roy Jr. of Huntington; a sister, Anna Laura Deihl of Mandeville, La.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home in Huntington. VFW Post No. 9738 of Guyandotte will conduct military graveside rites.
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REV. JAMES HERBERT LAZA, 49, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 25 2010 at St Mary's Medical Center. He was born on May 15, 1961 in Victoria, Texas, and was the Pastor of New Hope Community Church of God in Genoa. His father James Herbert Laza,, Sr. and his wife Cheryl Laza preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, Shirley Ann Laza of Bloomington, TX; one son, Jonathan Laza of Bloomington, TX,, and one daughter, Elizabeth Laza of Goliad, TX; one sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Alvin Baker of Dayton, TX: two grandchildren, Trace Laza and Hannah Laza of Bloomington, TX; also surviving are his Church Family at New Hope Community Church of God and a special friend, Pete Conway of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and a host of family, friends and neighbors too numerous to mention. A memorial service honoring Reverend Laza will be conducted on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 6 p.m at New Hope Community Church of God in Genoa, W.Va. with Reverend Otis Bowen officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to New Hope Community Church of God. Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Laza Family
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PATSY LEE ROSS CAMPBELL, 57, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with Lord Sunday July 25, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born February 17, 1953 in Wayne County, and was a member of the Church of Christ in Springfield, Ill. Her mother Pauline Pierce Ross preceded her in death. Survivors include her father, Chester Ross of Huntington; her husband, Michael Campbell of East Lynn; one daughter Michelle Eskew also of East Lynn; two sisters, Norma Spence and husband James of Kenova, W.Va.; and Dottie Ferguson and husband Raymond of Huntington; three nieces; one nephew, and a host of friends, family, and neighbors too numerous to mention. The family is extending a special thanks to the 5th floor nursing staff at St. Mary's Medical Center for their loving care and support. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday July 28, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Friends may call two hours prior to the service.
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BUDDY NAPIER, 62, of McArthur, Ohio, formerly of West Virginia, husband of Linda Joy Tomblin Napier, died Monday, July 26, 2010, at home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin. Burial will follow at Enon Cemetery, Salt Rock. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
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MILDRED ALLETA CAMPBELL, 83, of Ceredo, W.Va., died Monday, July 26, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. Mildred was born Nov. 12, 1926, in Concord, Ill., a daughter of the late John Vernon and Ruth Pauline Yeck Campbell. She was a retired map maker for the U.S. Government. In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by one brother, Richard "Dick" Campbell. She is survived by her beloved sisters, Jackie Blevins of Ceredo, W.Va., Verna Thomas and Carol Miller, both of Proctorville, Ohio, and Ann Penvose of Lake Jackson, Texas; other survivors include a host of nieces and nephews. There will be no public services. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va., is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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JAMES MARVIN "Pete" PETERS, 1934-2010, of New Carlisle, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, in Dayton, Ohio, at age 76. He was born in Ceredo, W.Va., to Francis Walker and Ola Bernice Evelyn Clarkson Peters. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Ann Hampton Peters; son, Douglas (Traci); daughter, Sara Deem (Mark); granddaughter, Shanna Bragg (Robert); sister, Judith Phillips (Bob); half-sister, Elise Bower (Dan). He is also survived by a beloved extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Penny; and half-brother, John W. Peters. Jim graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in 1952. He attended Berea College (KY), served in the U.S. Army, and then graduated from Marshall in 1959 with a degree in Civil Engineering. Jim earned his Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering (1966) from the Air Force Institute of Technology. Jim worked for over 30 years at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (OH). After retirement in 1990, he began his second career at C & N Industrial Contractors, where he became the chief financial officer. Jim was an avid Marshall fan. He authored two books on his family's history and genealogy. He served as treasurer for over 10 years at his church. A memorial service will be held at Honey Creek Presbyterian Church in New Carlisle on Saturday, July 31, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the James M. Peters Scholarship Fund at Marshall University, Office of Development. This scholarship is awarded to a Marshall College of Engineering student from the Wayne County each year.
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MARY L CHAFFINS SIGMON, 67, of Ferndale, Michigan, formerly of Crum, West Virginia, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Royal Oak, Ml. She was born November 23, 1942 to Thomas and Bessie Chaffins. Mrs. Sigmon retired from General Motors - Pontiac Truck and Bus Plant. Survived by children, Donna (Bryan) Salogar, Gary (Jan) Damron and Barry (Shaun) Dantron. Siblings, Nellie Evans. Cordia Blodgett, Amy Jean Maynard. Geraldine McKee and Glen Chaffins; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband, Harless and brother, Charlie Chaffins. Visitation Thursday 2 - 5 & 7 - 9 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. until funeral service 10 a.m. at Spaulding & Curtin Fulieral Directors, Ferndale, MI. Interment Crescent Hills Cemetery, Waterford. Memorial donations to American Lung Association.1 www.spauldingcurtin.com
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CHARLES TERRY SMITH, 61, of Prichard, husband of Tammey Hooser Smith, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at the King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. He was a retired credit manager for Persinger Supply Company. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Mt. View Memory Gardens, Huddy, Ky. Hatfield Funeral Chapel, Toler, Ky., is in charge of arrangements. www.hatfieldfc.com.
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ARVEL C. BRUMFIELD, 90, of Huntington, W.Va., died Thursday, July 29, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born June 30, 1920, in Wayne, W.Va., the son of the late Leroy and Millietta Brumfield. Hazel Brumfield, his wife of 59 years, preceded him in death in 1999. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Annette Brumfield of Kenova; one grandson, Craig Brumfield and his wife, Mandy, as well as their children, Colten, Chloe and Keelie; and one granddaughter, Tarabeth Brumfield; two brothers, Emmit and Estel Brumfield, and three sisters, Cora Lee Smith, Noraetta Adkins and Sylvia Gould; and a special niece, Donna Hayes and her family. He was preceded in death, by two brothers, Maryland and Tim Brumfield. Visitation is at Rollins Funeral Home, Saturday, July 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at Spring Valley Church of Christ, at the intersection of Spring Valley Drive and Route 75. Services will be conducted by Elder Bob Hayes and assisted by Elder David Smith. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville. He was a pillar in Christ's Church and example to all who knew him. Mr. Brumfield will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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ELIZABETH A. PITTSONBERGER BUNN, 81, of Huntington, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the Heritage Manor in Huntington. She was born July 16, 1929, in Nicholas County, W.Va., to the late Jack and Mae (Legg) Stewart. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Huntington. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mr. Bill Pittsonberger; and one son, William "Mike" Pittsonberger. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Willis Bunn. Other survivors include a daughter, Rebecca McClure of Augusta, Ga.; a son, Ray Patrick and his wife Linda Pittsonberger of Goodwill Road; a stepdaughter, Brenda and her husband, Don Blake of Huntington; five granddaughters, Patricia (Joey) Daniels, Jayme, Penni, Jenna and Emily; four grandsons, Brad, Shane, Chase and Payton; one step-granddaughter, Christy; two great-grandchildren, Joseph Tyler "JT" and Olyvia Kathleen Daniels; and one step-great-granddaughter, Jennifer. In addition to her family, she leaves behind dear friends Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Moore; along with a host of special nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Leap officiating. Burial will follow in the Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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VIRGINIA "Mom" WILKS, 77, of Huntington, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Many have lost a friend and loved one, but heaven has gained an angel. She was born Jan. 20, 1933, to the late Nellie Rood Henderson and Russell A. Henderson, one of seven sisters. Surviving are sisters Jeanette Waggoner of Huntington and Helen Adkins of Proctorville, Ohio; and two surviving brother-in-laws, Don Monway and Lloyd Adkins. She was the loving mother and best friend of Kimberly Miller, whom she cherished and loved more than life itself. Additional survivors include son-in-law, Gary Miller, that she admired and loved as if he were her own son; adopted granddaughter, Amie Lambert, light of her life; and a host of nieces and nephews in addition to one special nephew, Blake Monway, and niece, Aleigh Carter. She retired from American National Rubber after 20 years of service. A truly genuine, down-to-earth caring person that will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all that know and love her. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Spring Valley Memory Gardens with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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BOBBY GLENN CASEY, 55, of Fort Gay, passed away at Community Hospice of Ashland on Thursday, July 29, 2010 after a lengthy illness. He had been employed in the trucking industry. He was born in Huntington, W.Va. the son of Chelsie Casey and Mamie Frasher Casey. Surviving are his wife of seven years, Georgia: Children, Jason Casey of Cleveland, Ohio, Bobby Casey Jr. of Fort Gay and Krystal Casey of Cleveland, Ohio: Siblings: Claude Casey of Ohio and Douglas Casey of Fort Gay: One grandchild, eleven nieces and six nephews., Graveside services are at the Robinson Cemetery on Sunday August 1st, at 2:00pm. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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CATHRYN BLAIN MCQUAIDE, age 85, of Huntington, went to be with the lord on Friday, July 30, 2010, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington, conducted by Minister Alan Cole. Cathryn was born on July 2, 1925, in Plain City, Ohio, a daughter of the late Fonnie and Effie Austin Blain. She worked at Inco Alloy for 35 years. Her only surviving sister is Betty Blain Holland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Carlton McQuaide; two sisters, Lorina Blain and Evelyn Gilbreath; and one brother, Reed Blain. In addition to her sister, she is survived by two nephews Leroy Holland of Huntington, and Everett Holland of Huntington; one niece, Martha Kouns of Ashland, Ky. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church of Christ or Hospice of Huntington. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Beard Mortuary, Huntington. Online condolences and memories may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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BESSIE L. HUTCHINSON, 69, of Ceredo, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 31, 2010. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and "Nin." Bessie was born Oct. 22, 1940, to the late William and Mary Belle (Wellman) Midkiff. She was very involved in the Ceredo community. She was one of the first female EMTs on the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department, as well as a member of the Ceredo Fire Department Auxiliary, Ceredo Beautification Committee and First Baptist Church of Ceredo. She had also been a Boy Scout leader and a longtime member of the PTA at Ceredo Elementary. Bessie is survived by her husband, Russell; daughters, Mary Rayburn and Janie Hutchinson; sons, Gilbert (Becky) Hutchinson, Gordon (Lisa) Hutchinson, Michael (Juli) Hutchinson and Bill (Linda) Hutchinson. Additional survivors include her sister, Pat Sayers and her husband Mike; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Ceredo with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow in the Crescent Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until time of service at the church. Flowers are appreciated, but expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department. These may be made at the church. Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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DEBORAH L. McCLOUD GALLOWAY CROCKETT CLASS of Huntington, W.Va., was born September 23, 1958, and departed from us on July 31, 2010. She was preceded in death by a son Jason Galloway and stepfather Paris Workman. She is survived by her mother, Linda Workman of Wayne, W.Va.; daughter Heather Christine Galloway of Huntington; grandson Jason Miguel; son Adrian "Whistle" Workman of Wayne; granddaughter Destiny C. Workman; special aunt Karen Stanley of Proctorville, Ohio; cousin Gregory Stanley and Cindy of Huntington; step-sister Teresa Carol (Obie) Maynard of Huntington; step-brother Paris R. (Katrina) Workman of Charleston, W.Va.; friend Vickie Workman of Huntington; and long time friend and companion L.T. Shelton of Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio by Paris R. Workman. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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REV. JESSE F. RAMEY, 87, of Wayne, WV, went to be with his Lord and Master on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 12, 1923 at Roe Creek, KY, a son of the late Fred and Laura Thompson Ramey. Jesse was a retired welder for ACF Industries and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the DAV and American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, who will conduct military graveside rites. "Keep your little hand in the big hand of God" was his favorite phrase, and he has now reached his goal. He was a member of the House of Worship located on Wilson's Creek in Wayne, WV, which was founded by him in 1997. Jesse was a pastor and evangelist for 56 years and was very true and dedicated to his calling. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Myrtle Nelson Ramey; three infant children; three brothers, James "Fuzz" Ramey, Talmage Ramey, and Albert Ramey; a sister, Audrey Rose, and a very special grandson, Paul Daniel Rowe. Survivors include his beloved and devoted wife of 19 years, Eula Baisden Ramey; four children, Asa H. Ramey and Mary M. Ramey of Wayne, WV, Freddie Ramey of Canton, OH, and Doris Lee Farley of East Lynn, WV; six step-children, Darlene Trautwein, Letha Davis, Dona Kelly, Willie Spence, Bobbie Adkins and Billy Baisden, all of Wayne, WV; four grandchildren, Mary Ann Rowe, Linda Jane Watts, Jesse Ford Rowe, and Adam Ray Farley; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a sister, Faye Miller of Interlachen, FL;special brother-in-law, Eugene Adkins and wife, Genevive of Huntington, WV. Very special to his heart was his step-daughter, Dona "Gay" Kelly, step granddaughters, Traci Stiltner and Staci Adkins, and greatstep-granddaughter, Kristen Stiltner, who helped with his care during his long illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Arbie Rice, Jr. and Pastor Scott Marshall. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.

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