WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
March, 2011

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POLLY MAE BROWNING, 76, of Wilsondale, WV, died Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Kings Daughter's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Fairmount Baptist Church, Dunlow, WV, by Brother Jess Sammons. Burial will follow at Tom Maynard Cemetery, Wilsondale, WV. She was born August 30, 1934 in Wilsondale, WV, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ellen Spaulding Evans. Polly was a homemaker and member of the Fairmount Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death was a sister, Sarah Gibson and three brothers, Robert, Riley and Ronnie Evans. Survivors include her loving, husband, Pete Browning; three daughters, Wanda Counts and husband, Greg of Columbus, OH, Jeanette Browning-French and husband, Dana of Hilliard, OH, Esteal Hendricks and husband, Roger of Dexter City, OH; four sons, Pete Browning, Jr. and wife, Kathy of Marysville, OH, David Browning and wife, Sue of West Mansfield, OH, Nathan Browning of Columbus, OH, Wayne Browning of Huntington, WV; two sisters, Hilda Miller of Anchorage, AL, Emma Ramey of Lucasville, OH; two brothers, Richard Evans of Dunlow, WV; James Evans of Orient, OH; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grand-children. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 pm Saturday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV and from noon until service time at the church.
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CONNIE SUE PORTER RYAN, 52, of Pala, Calif., died March 3, 2011, at the Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, Calif. Connie was born February 23, 1959, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Sherman and Anna Mae Hatten Porter. Connie was a manager for Golden Corral Restaurant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great-niece, Faith Ann Webb. She is survived by her husband, Kevin "Casey" Ryan of Pala, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and Kevin Ott of Kingman, Ariz.; three brothers, Ron Hatten, Harry Spangler and Kenny Porter; two sisters, Bonita Webb and Linda Caperton; and two grandchildren, Madison and Cameron Ott. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until noon on Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va., at which time the funeral service will begin with Mitch Webb officiating. Burial will follow in Bean Cemetery, Prichard, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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RICHARD RALPH CHILDERS, 73, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Friday, March 4, 2011, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Bob Hale and Richard Chadwick. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. He was born Feb. 2, 1938, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Ralph and Elsie Morrison Childers. Richard was a shipping clerk for Huntington Manufacturing and Pepsi Cola. He was also an avid outdoorsman. Survivors include his loving wife, Naomi Ruth Bailey Childers; a son, Rick Childers and wife, Linda of Ona, W.Va.; a sister, Jacqueline D. Porter of Buffalo, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Nathan Andrew Childers and Hunter Ross Childers, both of Ona; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. Special thanks to the staff at Patriot Ambulance Service for their kindness and to all of his friends that visited him during his illness. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.
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ADA BEATRICE HARRIS, 82, of Huntington, W.Va., died Saturday, March 5, 2011, in Heritage Center, Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at Ridgelawn Memorial Park's Abby of Devotion with Dallas Moore officiating. Burial will follow. Ada was born Oct. 12, 1928, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Garland and Norma Wellman Lockhart. She was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother for many years. Her husband, James Franklin Harris, preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Null of Barboursville, W.Va.; and a son, David L. Harris of Grayson, Ky.; five grandchildren, Wendy (Patrick) McQuade, Matthew (Nickie) Null, James Franklin (Trish) Harris, Lindy Hoeft and Matt Wilks; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; along with several nieces and nephews. The family would like special thanks to go to Heritage Center third floor staff. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1111 Lee Street, Charleston, WV 25301. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday going to the cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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HAROLD R. BROWN, 71, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born October 4, 1939, son of the late James R. and Mary Ellen Brown. His daughter, Mary Darlene Brown also preceded him in death, along with one brother James E. Brown. Harold was a disabled brick mason. He leaves behind one sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Dexel Blankenship of Lavalette; nephews and nieces, Ed (Robin) Blankenship of Chesapeake, Oh., Randy, Troy, Joey (Laura) and Tina Blankenship, all of Lavalette, Judy Lageman of St. Albans, W.Va., Jeff Brown of Massachusetts, and Chassidy Szerokman of Charleston, W.Va.; and several great-nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors from noon till 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Private graveside services will be conducted.
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GLENNA BROOKE WILEY, of Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Huntington, West Virginia, died on Saturday, March 5, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Chapman's Mortuary with Rev. William Haynes Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Glenna was the youngest of five children of Eugene and Georgia Wellman of Fort Gay, W.Va. After graduating from high school, she attended St. Mary's Nursing School in Huntington. In 1955, she married Robert H. Wiley and they settled in Petersburg, Mich., where they lived and raised their family until 1979, at which time Glenna returned to Huntington where she remained until 2007. Practicing as an RN, Glenna enjoyed a long career, specializing to some degree, in psychiatric nursing. Glenna worked at the Regional State Hospital in Huntington, was the Nursing Director for the Veteran's Home in Huntington and returned to psychiatric nursing at HCA River Park Psychiatric Hospital in Huntington. A member of Beverly Hills United Methodist Church, a past matron and lifetime member of the Order of Eastern Star, and a volunteer for Contact, a crisis hotline, Glenna felt called to the service of those in need. Glenna is survived by a brother, Eugene Wellman of Memphis, Tenn.; three daughters, Rebecca Curley of Petersburg, Mich., Elizabeth Boyd of Highland Park, Ill., Melissa Flowers of Des Moines, Iowa, and six grandchildren, Tyler and Jessie Boyd, Bobbi and Courtney Curley and Sarah and Ben Flowers. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to service time Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Glenna to Barboursville Veteran's Home in Barboursville, W.Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com
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LUCILLE GERALDINE SINCLAIR SMITH, 90, of Kenova, W.Va., died Saturday, March 5, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. She was born Feb. 10, 1921, in Preston County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Bonana Godfrey and Laura May Funk Sinclair. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Wayne Smith; one daughter and son-in-law, Jerry Lou and Ellis Adkins; one son-in-law, John H. Fouch Jr.; one grandson, Joshua Paul Fouch; and 14 brothers and sisters. She was a member of the Kenova Church of God. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Sue Smith Fouch O'Dell and her husband, John O'Dell; one brother, Rev. Darrell "Blain" Sinclair; grandchildren, Ellis Eugene Adkins, Gregory Wayne and Julie Adkins, Bruce Alan and Debbie Adkins, Patricia "Denise" Fischer, a very special grandson, Brett Michael Adkins, John H. III and Kelly Fouch, Susan Michelle and Brian Smith, and Kevin Fouch; great-grandchildren, Kasey, Kyle, T.J. and Cory Adkins, Allison and Wesley Lemons, Shae Lynn Fischer, John H. IV, Matthew Vincent, Jason, Justin, Jennifer, Jordan, Isa, Anna Fouch and Kevin Fouch Jr., Amanda and Derek Cunningham, Amber, Madison and Tyson Smith; two great-great-grandchildren, Fox Adkins and Sophie Cunningham; and a host of other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2011, at the Kenova Church of God. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at the church with Rev. Rabun Haddock officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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AVIS C. MARCUM of Prichard, W.Va., left her earthly home surrounded by family and friends on March 5, 2011, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. She was born on Dec. 8, 1923, in Ordinary, Ky., to the late Daisie and Benjamin Cox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hezekiah Marcum; a sister, Martha M. Cupler; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. She is survived by her two children, Benjamin (Lauren) Marcum of Prichard, and Linda (Eugene) Parsons of Wayne. She left the legacy of honesty and pride to her grandsons, Andrew (Brenda) Marcum, Jeremiah Marcum, Zachary Marcum (special friend Andrea Nelson) and Scott (Cassandra) Parsons. Additional survivors include three great-grandchildren, Ben and Jacob Marcum, and Claire Parsons; two sisters, Lavonne Mayo of Pataskala, Ohio, and Lillian Horn of Massillon, Ohio; brother-in-law, Noah Marcum of Collinsville, Okla.; a special niece, Shirley (Ersel) Sias of South Point, Ohio; two very special caregivers, June Bowen and Paulette Rakes; and a host of family and friends. Mrs. Marcum was a member of the Buffalo Valley Baptist Church and was active in the Westmoreland Chapter NSDAR, where she held several offices and chairmanships. She served for many years as a volunteer at the Huntington VA Medical Center. She retired from the Huntington Regional Office and was previously employed at the Sylvania Plant and H.J. Hines Company in Huntington, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral Services for Mrs. Marcum will be conducted Monday, March 7, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Jayne officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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HAZEL LOUISE LEMONS, 87, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at her residence. She was born on December 29, 1923, in Sinks Grove, W.Va., a daughter of the late Homer and Lossie Rhodes Lemons. She was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Lemons Crabtree. She is survived by a niece, Diane Mothersbaugh of Huntington; a nephew, Frank Crabtree of Charleston, W.Va.; two great-nieces, Rebecca Dusic and family of Charleston and Rachel Leon and family of Fairmont, W.Va.; a great-nephew, James Crabtree and family of St. Louis, M.; and first cousins Kathleen Nelson and Homer Rhodes, both of Huntington. Hazel was a member of Highlawn Presbyterian Church, a Registered Nurse and an officer of the U.S. Army, where she served in the Nurse Corps. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Richard Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Sinks Grove. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of the service on Wednesday. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com
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ROBYN DIXON, 47, of Kenova, W.Va., widow of Dwayne Casteel, died Saturday, March 5, 2011, at home. Survivors include son Derek Casteel of Huntington; daughter Candace (Ryan) Aylworth and grandson Evan Aylsworth of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and her fiance Marty Maeland of Kenova. Memorial service will be 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova.
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TELLIE A. COPLEY, 80 of Louisa, went to be with her Lord on Sunday March 6, 2011. Tellie was born in Louisa, KY on July 18, 1930, the daughter of the late Robert and Qna Mae Webb Henson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother Jim Henson. Tellie was a caregiver most of her life, a member of the Louisa Freewill Baptist Church and the Order of Eastern Star 292 Louisa. She leaves behind a loving family, her husband of 62 years Claude Copley, a daughter Claudia Copley of Louisa, son and daughter-in-law James and Angela Copley also of Louisa, two very special grandsons Bradley James Copley and William Andrew Copley. A celebration of her life was held on Wednesday March 9th at 2:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral home by Revs. Venny Vanhoose, Jim Osborne, and Bobby Workman. Burial followed in the Greenlawn Cemetery at Louisa. Pallbearers who will be serving are Brian Bailey, Dewey Webb, Charles Chapman, Phil Carter, Ernie Bevins, and Dean Bradley. Online Condolences may be made at www.timeformemory.com/wilson.
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BENJAMIN HARRISON STACY, 65, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2011. He was born May 19, 1945 at Inez, Ky., a son of the late Charlie and Florence Stacy. One brother Robert Stacy and one sister Amy Stacy also preceded him in death. Benjamin was a member of the Genoa Church of God and also attended the Wayne Church of God. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Janice Stacy; one son, Benjamin Shawn Stacy and Kayla Lucas of Wayne; two grandsons, Donte Shawn Stacy of Wayne, and David Tyler Stacy of Dunlow, W.Va. Also surviving are two sisters, Perley Jude of Louisa, Ky., and Nancy Stacy of Inez, Ky.; four brothers, Archie Stacy and wife Alice of Inez, John Stacy and wife Mary of Louisa, Doug Stacy and wife Dolly of Mingo County, W.Va., and Jim Stacy and wife Bernice of Inez; special friends Ronnie and Julie Walls, Ronald and Tammy Lucas, and Glen Kelly, all of Wayne; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Marcum officiating. Burial, will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral on Wednesday.
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REGINA LEE CONNER, 67, of Kenova passed away at her home on Sunday, March 6, 2011 after a long illness. Regina had for several years written a weekly column for the Wayne County News and people who read her articles knew she loved her Lord and her family. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Bessie Farra Workman. Also preceding her in death are her siblings: Ruth Stewart, Edith Rakes, Louise Rarog, Paul Workman, Ray Workman and Earl Workman. Services will be conducted at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home on Wednesday at 1:00pm by Pastor Rodney Hale. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova. Regina is survived by her husband William Conner and six sons, James A. Shearer, Herbert L. Shearer, Daniel Ray Shearer, Matthew Lee Shearer, Roman Paul Shearer, all of Kentucky and Joseph F. Shearer of Spokene Washington; Siblings, Fred Workman of Cleveland, Ohio and Betty Fisher of Kentucky. Visitation will be at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home Tuesday from 6-8. www.ceredo-kenovefuneralhome.com.
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IRVIN NEWTON, 65 of Huntington, W.Va., husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed on to a better place March 8, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Ministers Bob Hayes and Danny Preece, and his uncle Archie Carey. Burial will follow at Thompson-Crabtree Cemetery, Genoa, W.Va. He was born July 20, 1945, in Huntington, a son of the late Emery and Orpha Carey Newton. Irvin was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved hunting. However, his first love was his son and his beloved grandchildren. His life was complete when they were with him. He also enjoyed attending church and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Judith Ferguson Newton; a son David Emory Newton and his fiancée Sherry Mosley of Louisa, Ky.; two granddaughters, Allyson and Sydney Newton of Fort Smith, Arkansas; a grandson David A. Newton of Powhatan, Va.; Sherry's two children, Quaid and Cole Mosley; three uncles, Archie Carey, Pete and Martin Newton, all of Huntington; two aunts, Zoe Smith of Norman, Okla., and Friedas Akers of Huntington; several cousins and a very special life-long friend, David Rowe. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home. Pallbearers include David Newton, David A. Newton, Junior Carey, Jeff Priece, Brian Mowdy and Ryan Falls, with two honorary pallbearers, David Rowe and Ronnie Napier. Irvin loved many and was loved by many. Special thanks to Larry Sawyers and Ronnie Napier, who were instrumental in getting Irvin to his appointments in Lexington, Ky.
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DENVER CLINTON MAYNARD, 70, of South Point, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Memorial services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Jack Marcum. He was born October 27, 1940, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Raymond and Victoria Maynard. Denver was retired from Connor Steel and was a member of the Steel Workers Local #37. He was also a U.S. Marine. Survivors include two sons, Clint Vannon Maynard of St. Albans, W.Va., and Cliff Ray Maynard of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a sister, Juanita Brumfield of Glendale, Ariz.; a grandchild, Ashley Victoria Maynard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.
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MARY LOU CREMEANS PELFREY, 60, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, from the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. She slipped peacefully away from the struggles of her lung disease into heaven where she was made whole. Mary Lou was born August 30, 1950, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Billy Joe Cremeans and Phyllis Mae Newman Cremeans Lyons. She was a member of the 20th Street Baptist Church in Kenova. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father Charles R. Lyons and her grandmother Olive Cornwell Newman. Mary Lou is survived by her beloved husband, Danny Joe Pelfrey; one daughter and son-in-law, Tara and Sam Spears of Huntington; one son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Rebecca Pelfrey of Chesapeake, Ohio; one sister and brother-in-law, Patty and Kenny Quate of Kenova; five grandchildren, Bethany, Baylee and Dylan Spears, Aubrey and Quinn Pelfrey; sister-in-law Katherine Pelfrey Johnson of Loveland, Ohio and brothers-in-law Jim Pelfrey and his wife Faye of Dallas, Texas, Tom Pelfrey and his wife Billie of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and George Pelfrey and his wife Nora of Shalimar, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Rev. Ray Stephens officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Victories Animal Shelter or Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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PAUL E. WHEELER of Louisa - With much sorrow we announce the passing of Paul E. Wheeler on March 9, 2011 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, KY. The funeral will be Saturday, March 12 at First Baptist Church in Louisa, with burial to follow at Castle's Cemetery in Blaine, KY. He was born to Emma Bayes Wheeler and Cheatwood Wheeler on September 25, 1935. He was a retiree of the road construction department. He was a member of the Louisa City Council. He was an active community volunteer and a proud member of the First Baptist Church in Louisa. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Betsy Ann Ward; two daughters Sheryl L. Wellman (married to Luther Wellman Jr.) of Louisa, KY, and April R. Wheeler of Louisa KY; One brother Elwood Wheeler of Columbus, Ohio; Two sisters; Willy Jane Jitters of Dayton, Ohio and Janet Gilliam of Flatwoods, KY, Three Grandchildren; Luke Wellman of Louisa, KY, Eli Combs Jr. of Falcon, KY, and Ashley May of Staffordsville, KY; and two Great Grandchildren, Hunter Salyers and Heath May. He was preceded in death by his parents Cheatwood Wheeler and Emma Bayes, three brothers; Jess Wheeler, Earl Wheeler, and Jeff Wheeler, two sisters; Irene Thompson and Jean Lester. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday. March 12, 2011 with Brother Rick Frasier and Brother Lenny Wheeler officiating. Luther Wellman, Randy Marcum, Eli Combs Jr., Michael Dingess, Travis Shortridge, Denver Meade, and Jerry Robinson will serve as pallbearers.
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WEYMOUTH LINCOLN McNEELY, 82, of Huntington, W.Va., with home to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 10, 2011, in St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born Feb. 12, 1929, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Verlin and Letha Irby McNeely. He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Letha Omeka McNeely and Brenda Kay McNeely. He was a retired mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Frances Ann Plymale McNeely; one son, Weymouth "Buddy" McNeely Jr. and his wife Juanita; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth Ellen (Loren) Gilmore, Lesa Dianne (Timothy) Breeding, Betty Ann ( Michael) White; three grandchildren, Jason Dials, Paul McNeely and Michael McNeely; seven great-grandchildren survive him as well: Harley, Levi, Zakery, Carlee, Alex, Kamryn and Morgan; in addition, one brother, Daniel Verlin McNeely; and several loving nieces and one nephew. There will be no visitation. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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JANESSA SARTIN WORKMAN, 22, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away March 10, 2011. Funeral service will be noon Thursday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne; burial follows at Drenner Cemetery, Little Lynn, W.Va. Visitation will be two hours before the service. Janessa was preceded in death by her father, Michael Drenner and grandfather Bill Drenner of East Lynn, W.Va. Surviving are her husband Mark Workman and four children, Haley Brook, twins Desiree and Danielle, and Mark Anthony, all at home; mother Brenda Fields and step-father Gary Fields; grandmother Doris Drenner, who loved her dearly and with whom she made her home early in life; mother-in-law Charlotte Adkins of Lesage, W.Va.; brothers Barry Watts, Gary Fields Jr. and Michael Drenner; and sisters Jessie and Kendra Fields.
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ROMEO RAY MAYNARD, 63, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011, at his residence. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Greg Wells. Burial will follow at Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa, Ky. He was born March 5, 1948, at Dunlow, W.Va., a son of the late Henderson Kay and Miriam Hensley Maynard. He was a retired carpenter and member of Carpenter's Local 302 in Huntington, and was a member and past master of Apperson Lodge No. 195, F & AM, as well as the El Hasa Shrine. Two sisters, Alma Sutherland and Iris Justice, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Martha Powell Maynard; four daughters, Angela (Charles) Bradshaw, Sabrina (Gary) Cantrell, and Beverly (Lloyd) Turner, all of Louisa, Ky., and Debby Gail Altice of Raleigh, N.C.; eight sisters, four brothers, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved him dearly. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.
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GARY SMITHERS, 58, of Huntington, passed away at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, on Thursday, March 10, 2011. Until he became disabled, he had been employed by CSX as a laborer. He was born in Huntington the son of the late Charles Jackson and Clara Margaret Thompson Smithers. Also, preceding him were two, brothers, Jackie and Roger Smithers. Services will be held at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 1pm by Pastors Pat Elliott and John Garido. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Sherry, sons, Shane and Jody, step-children, Amy Black and Aaron Woodard. Grandchildren: Haley, Nicole, Destiny, Christopher, Serenity Leigh, Adam," Bubby," Mina, Trevor and Tyler. Also, his siblings: Sandra Witbeck of Tenn., John Smithers, Randy Smithers and Melissa Woodard all of West Va. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11:00 until time of services. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com
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TILDEN PARSONS, JR., 75, of Wayne, WV, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Brother Paul Marcum. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery at Wayne. He was born May 9, 1935 at Stiltner, WV, a son of the late Tilden and Anna Mae Stapleton Parsons. He was a retired truck driver for Star Trucking and was an ordained minister and member of Rush Branch Church. Six sisters, Shelby Jean, Barbara Ann, Billie Jo, Donna Gay, Genevieve and Vesta, two brothers, Alvis Glen and Herman, and a son-in-law, Eddie Skeens, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Janice Toppins Parsons; a daughter, Betty Caruthers and husband, Robert of Hurricane, WV: three grandchildren, Shane Skeens and wife, Angie of Wayne, WV, Joshua Skeens and wife, Julie, and Adam Skeens and wife, Ashley of St. Albans, WV; four great-grandchildren, Christian, Evan, Grace and Parker: three sisters, Mabel Bailey of Davin, WV, Judy Reitmire of New Haven, WV, and Maxine Murphy of Phyllis, KY; a brother, Andrew Parsons of Gallipolis, OH; a special niece, Chasity Skeens Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.
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LONNIE RAY BOOTH, 69, of Ceredo, W.Va., died Friday, March 11, 2011, at the VA Medical Center. He was born Oct. 29, 1941, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Carl and Sarah A. Kirk Booth. Lonnie retired from the Ohio River Co., where he had been a boat pilot. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Chesapeake. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of American Legion Post No. 93, Kenova, whose members will conduct military graveside rites. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Pratt Booth. Lonnie is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Gregory Carl and Amanda Booth of West Hamlin; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy Ann and Calvin Tackett of Ceredo; six grandchildren, Tyler Crawford, Kati Lynn Booth, Emma Booth, Breanna, Ashley and Emily Tackett; one sister, Jo Ann Lane of Pt. Pleasant; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at the funeral home with Rev. Ronnie Tyree and Harry Tyree officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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MICHAEL "Mike-Ed" McCAFFERY, 38, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Friday, March 11, 2011 in Greenup, Ky. Funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Willis Mills. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville, W.Va. He was born July 21, 1972, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of Timothy McCaffery of Huntington, W.Va., and Frances Burton Mills of East Lynn, W.Va. He was a foreman at Asphlund Tree Company. He was preceded in death by his step-mother Laura McCaffery; soul mate Ann Meade; his grandfather Joe Thompson; grandparents Charles and Cora Burton, Severn and Ruby Mills; and two cousins, J.J. Burton and Michael Webb. In addition to his parents, Mike-Ed is survived by his step-father Dale Mills of East Lynn, W.Va.; sister and brother-in-law Brenda and David Miller of Catlettsburg, Ky.; brother and sister-in-law Tim and Candy McCaffery of Huntington, W.Va.; brother and sister-in-law DC and Crystal Mills of East Lynn, W.Va.; sister and brother-in-law Cortney and Eddie White of Fort Gay, W.Va.; brother Cody Mills of East Lynn, W.Va.; step-sister and brother-in-law Lisa and Jamie Love of Proctorville, Ohio; step-sister Renee Scott of Gallipolis, Ohio; his grandmother Betty Thompson of Barboursville, W.Va.; and many special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and co-workers. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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LINDA JOYCE PERRY, 60, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with Jesus and to see her beloved husband Saturday, March 12, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Emanuel Ferguson and Brother Verlin Perry. Burial will follow at Brooks Perry Jr. Cemetery. She was born Oct. 8, 1950, in Holden, W.Va., a daughter of the late Homer Jonas and Bertha Elizabeth Bowery Jonas. Linda was a 1969 graduate of Kermit High School and attended Berea College in Berea, Ky. She married Brooks Perry Jr. in 1971, and both became members of the Fairmount United Baptist Church in 1976. Linda was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Brooks Perry Jr. Survivors include two loving and caring daughters, Angelyn Sue Perry Maynard-Bradshaw and husband Millard of Prichard, W.Va., Samantha Michelle Perry Skean and husband Jamie of Wayne, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Dustin Perry, Caleb Maynard, Jared Maynard, Branham Skean and Logan Bradshaw; a sister, Patricia Sue Jonas Brewer and husband Hubert of Kermit, W.Va.; a brother, Samuel Walter Jonas and wife Bette of Kermit, W.Va.; and a host of loving nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.
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HERBERT WORKMAN, 80, of Ft. Gay, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 12, 2011 at his home. He was born January 14, 1931 in Greenbrier County, W. VA. Never knowing his parents, he was raised in an orphanage and later moved to Wayne County. Herbert lived in a specialized care home with his caregiver Grace Wallace and her husband, Curtis, and room-mate Paul Wilson for 11 years. Before coming to the Wallace home, Herbert lived in an adult family care home in Ft. Gay with Vivian Hoosier and her husband for 23 years. Herbert had many friends: Tony and Nora Jean and their daughter Brittany, Troy and wife Mena, Justin, Sara, and Michael Wallace, Paula Curtis, and two special friends Shawn Wallace and Bill Caldwell. Graveside services were conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, with Brother Johnson Queen officiating. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve Mr. Workman.
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ALBERT STEPHENS, 68, of Wayne, WV, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel , Wayne, WV, by Pastor Otis Bowens. Burial followed at the Stephens Cemetery at Wayne. He was born November 2,1942 at Wayne, a son of the late Henry Roseman "Ode" Stephens and Bessie Jackson Stephens Hale Buskirk. Albert was a retired drywall finisher and attended the East Lynn Church of God. His twin brother, Arthur Stephens, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Fay Bradshaw Stephens; four daughters, Tanya Napier and husband, Gary of Genoa, WV, Amy Fields and husband, Gordon, Jennifer Booton and husband, Chris, and Lisa Ramey and husband, James, III, all of Wayne; five grandchildren, Jesse and Aaron Napier, Dylan Fields, Todd and Rebecca Booton; four sisters, Jeneda Pauley of Wayne, WV, Elizabeth Pauley of Severeville, TN, Hazel Avery of Van Leer, KY, and Alva Hale of Columbus, OH; two brothers, Wayne Stephens and wife, Sharon of Wayne, WV, and Claude Allan Hale and wife, Gean of Hartford, WV; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
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BILLY JACK MAYNARD, 72, of Branchland, W.Va., formerly of Wayne County, W.Va., passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1938 in Wayne County, son of the late Woodrow and Pavelo Maynard. He leaves behind his wife, Dorothy Followay Maynard; two daughters, Harriet Brooks and Jackie Sue Adkins of Wayne County; three sons, Billy Jack Caldwell, Herman Caldwell and David Caldwell, all of Cleveland, Oh.; two aunts, Rosa Lee Dickerson of Wayne, and Maude Sperry of Huntington, W.Va.; four uncles Eugene Maynard, Cletis Maynard, both of Cleveland, Johnny Maynard of Georgia, and Bobby Maynard, of Wayne. Also surviving are four stepchildren, Leponda Harmon of Florida, Crystal Smith of Lavalette, W.Va., Chloe McDonald of Chesapeake, Oh., and Noah Adkins of Wayne; and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2. p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Marcum officiating. Burial followed in Elmwood Cemetery.
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JUNE RUTH LANE BURKS, 79, of Wayne , W.Va. , passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 in St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, W.Va., after a brief illness. Abiding with her wishes, a private graveside service was conducted at the Williamson Cemetery, Cabwaylingo, W.Va. The song "Go Rest High on That Mountain" by Vinct Gill was played just before laying her to rest. June was born December 25, 1931 in Welch, W.Va., a daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel Noe Lane. She was preceded in death by a son Larry Burks; two sisters, Pauline Seagraves, and Margaret Ray; long time friend of over 50 years, Clarence "Skillet" Smith; and her dog Rascal. Survivors include a son, Darrel Burks of Honaker, Va.; a sister, Ann (Morris) Paco of Spencer, W.Va., with whom she made her home in the last four months of her life; a brother, Joseph (Letha) Lane of Las Vegas, Nev.; three granddaughters and five great-grandsons: Tina (Michael) Morgan and her four sons, Michael, Trae, Matthew, and Jaden; Tiffany; Burks and her son Tyler; and Pam Burks. Also her neighbors (who thought her as a mother and grandmother) Tommy, Tammy Smith and their children, Chris and Alicia; and many nieces and nephews. June lived and worked many years in Michigan. She was the head of housekeeping for the President of the University of Michigan. She moved to Wayne County and resided in East Lynn working in the grocery industry. In 1995 she moved to the left fork of Wilson Creek were she held many roles in the neighborhood including caregiver, messenger, cook, babysitter, gardener, and friend. She will he severely missed. The family would like to thank the Williamson family for the beautiful grave plot on top of the mountain. Also they would like to thank Johnson Tiller Funeral Home for their service and kindness. Our loss is heavens gain.
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MILFORD FRANKLIN JORDAN, 80, of Mt. Alto, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday March 13, 2011. He was born the eldest son of the late Clyde Franklin Jordan and Martha Myrtle (Morgan) Jordan. He was a lifelong farmer in Mason County and he loved family, farming, and music. He was employed by Vanadium Corporation for 15 years and Kaiser/Century Aluminum for 25 years. He was a member of Steelworkers Local 5668 of Ravenswood, WV. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by brother James Lester Jordan Sr. He is survived by his wife of nearly sixty years, Lois Jean Radthffe whom he married on July 21, 1951, two daughters Kathy Dianne (Floyd) Watts of Wayne Co WV, and Linda Darlene (Robert) Taylor of '7 Paducah, Ky, and one son Milford Franklin Jordan Jr. of Mt. alto, WV, and sister Mavis Weaver also of Mt. Alto, WV. Five grandchildren; Melissa Jean (Ritchie) Taylor of Point Pleasant, WV, Martha Dawn (Jeffrey) Watts of Wayne Co WV, Seth Everette (Jennifer) Rardin of Wayne Co, WV, Zachary Carroll (Cindy) Rardin of Wayne Co, Craig Scott Bird of Paducah, Ky, as well as seven great- grandchildren Korey & Jordan Watts, Logan, Jaylin, & Ethan Rardin, Lyndee Jo & Macy Jean Taylor. Services were held at the Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, WV at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 with Rev. Sampy Hart officiating. Burial followed in Blaine Memorial Gardens in Cottageville, WV.
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ROBERT LEE CRAIG, 59, Ceredo, W.Va., died March 14, 2011, at his home. Mr. Craig was born May 26, 1951, to the late Benjamin and Gladys Craig. He retired from American National Rubber with over 30 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Tickle. Mr. Craig is survived by a daughter, Donetta Craig; granddaughters Mackenzie Tickle and Natalie Ross; former spouse and friend Brenda Craig, several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He is also survived by his loving caring mother-in-law Elizabeth Workman. Funeral services for Mr. Craig will be private. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com
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Mr. MICHAEL DALE TOPPINS, 57, of Ranger, W.Va., a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Tuesday March 15, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2011, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev. Fred Ferguson and Rev. Bennie Dean officiating. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Mike was born April 6, 1953, at West Hamlin, W.Va., a son of the late Ray and Ruby Mavis Brumfield Toppins. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with Patterson Excavating and Belva Coal Company, a member of the UMWA and a graduate of Harts High School. Also preceding him in death was a brother, Ronald Ray Toppins. He was Baptist by faith. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Sandra Kay Williamson Toppins; one daughter, Cassandra Michelle Toppins of Ranger; a very special granddaughter, Mikayla Brianne Toppins, of Ranger, who was his world and the light of his eye. Mike also leaves behind two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Jerry Richards of Harts, W.Va., and Linda and Jack Capehart of Barboursville, W.Va.; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Jean and Benny Artis of Wayne, W.Va., Judy Strow of Crown City, Ohio, and Denzil Williamson of Edgemoor, S.C.; many nieces, nephews and friends who loved him dearly. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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BARBARA DAMRON, 63, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at her residence, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Brother Wilmer Napier and Brother Tom Kitts. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the Peaceful Gardens Cemetery, Genoa. She was born January 7, 1948, at Genoa, a daughter of Clarence "Shorty" Robertson of Genoa and the late Elizabeth Marie Wilson Robertson. Barbara was a retired teachers' aide for Wayne County Schools and was a member of the Rush Branch Church. Three brothers, Jimmy, Roger and Lowell Robertson also preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband, Ivory Lee Damron; a daughter, Melissa Thompson and husband Kenneth of Genoa; a son Ivory Lee Damron Jr. and wife Charity of Genoa; five grandchildren, Marinda Faye Damron, Rhonda Leann Damron, Benjamen Rowe, Ashley Nicole Hundley and Colton Ray Hundley; two sisters, Sandra Kay Branham and her companion James Watts, and Bonnie Perry and husband Claude, all of Genoa; and a sister-in-law, Loretta Smith and husband Kenny of Wayne. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home.
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JUDITH JOHNSON PORTER, 65, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away, Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. She was born May 29, 1945, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Donald B. and Betty Walker Johnson. Judith attended C-K High School and was a graduate of the Huntington College of Business. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and participated in ballroom dancing at the Junior League in Huntington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alpha Floyd Porter; one son, Mark Allen Adkins and one grandson, James A. Adkins II. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly Elliott and Tony Ward of Elkview, W.Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, James Arthur and Gail Adkins of Kenova and Oscar Stephen and Tammy Adkins of Ceredo, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Christopher, Kayla, Chase, Ashlee, Taylor and Brandon; one stepdaughter, Mary Alice Porter; her stepmother, Jean Johnson; four sisters, Donna, Connie, Karen and Jeanette; a special aunt, Vera Salmons of Ceredo; two special friends, Jo Ann Miller of Huntington and Leon Caulley, her ballroom dancing partner of Wellston, Ohio; several nieces and one nephew. The family will receive friends Friday, March 18, 2011, from noon to 1 p.m., at which time the funeral service will begin with at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Rev. Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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GERALD "Bus" ADKINS, 93, of Charleston, W.Va., passed away at CAMC Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. He was a retired employee of Union Carbide and was a member of St. Marks Methodist Church. He was born and raised in Wayne, W.Va., where he was a graduate of Wayne High School and was an all-state half-back on the football team. He was a member of Elks Lodge 202. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Lyda Wellman Adkins; sisters Lois Hale, Clarice Jean Ray and Eloise Watts; and brothers Donald and Dexter Adkins. He is survived by his wife, Bethel Newman Adkins of Charleston; son Jerry Adkins and wife Barbara of Clute, Texas; grandchildren Lee Adkins, of Atlanta, Ga., Kyle Adkins of Douglasville, Ga., and Beth Villarreal and husband Thomas of Austin, Texas; great-grandchildren Emma and Carly; nieces Rosalie and Joyce and their families. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011, at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. You may send condolences to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
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PATRICIA ANN BLANKENSHIP SANSOM, 53, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2011. She was born May 2, 1957, in Huntington, and was the office manager of Electronic Supply for 20 years. Her mother Shirley Ann Black Blankenship preceded her in death along with her husband, John "Mike" Sansom. Survivors include her father, William L. Blankenship and his wife Barbara of Ocala, Fla.; one brother, William D. Blankenship and his wife Pamela of Cumming, Ga.; one sister, Sherri Felix and her husband J.A. of Huntington; niece Amy Neil of Pittsburgh, Pa.; nephew Kodi Felix of Huntington; very special friend Gary Lewis Jr., of Huntington; and a host of friends and family. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Mt. Vernon Cemetery with Brother Harold Pelfrey officiating. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sansom family.
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JIM C. HAMER (James Clayton Hamer), of Kenova, W.Va., a beloved family man and successful lumberman, went to be with Jesus on March 17, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. He was 73. Jim was born in Kenova on August 16, 1937, the same year as the great flood. He was the only son of James P. and Eunice Hamer. He graduated from Ceredo Kenova High School, where he was co-captain of the football team and a trombone player in the band. He married his high school sweetheart, Gladys Frazier. After graduating from forestry school (B.A.) at Syracuse University (SUNY), Jim worked for his father at J.P. Hamer Lumber company until the company was sold to the Jim Walter Corporation in 1973. Jim started his own Hamer lumber business (the Jim C. Hamer Co.) in 1976, with one small sawmill in Salyersville, Ky., which grew to five large sawmill operations and two densified wood pellet fuel plants. Jim was not only a successful West Virginia businessman but an innovative and responsible forester. Jim served multiple terms as President and Board Member of the largest hardwood association in the world, the National Hardwood Lumber Association. His was one of the first companies in the Eastern U.S. to convert sawdust to an environmentally positive product, densified fuel pellets. He also received several environmental accolades for his timber harvesting practices, including the NHLA Forest Stewardship Award. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gladys, as well as his three children, Lori, Jim and Steve, who considered him "our hero and role model." He is also survived by his six grandchildren. Through his eldest son Jim and his wife Lesley are Andrew, Caroline, and Nathan. Through his youngest son Steve and his wife Donna are Christina, Stephen and Matthew. Jim is also survived by his sister, Sara Stanley of Louisville, Ky., and his aunt, Leola Frazier of Huntington, W.Va. Jim C. Hamer served the Lord as a Sunday School teacher and deacon at First Baptist Church of Kenova for many years. He and Gladys were the first couple to be honored in the Kenova Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the Marshall University Business Hall of Fame. He was President of the Appalachia Hardwood Manufacturer's Association and a leader in the WV Forestry Association. He was a Director of the United Bank and served on the Board of Directors of the WV Chamber of Commerce and the Huntington Chamber of Commerce. Jim was also inducted into The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame. He and Gladys invested in other charities as well, including the City of Hope. He was also an avid sportsman, angler, golfer, and unwavering supporter of Marshall athletics and "boy" could he dance! Jim loved his family, friends, church, community, state, and most of all, his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He considered himself blessed in many respects, but to those who knew him, he was the greatest blessing of all. Visitation to begin Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Kenova Welcome Center. Funeral services to begin at 3 p.m. A private burial will follow the funeral at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Memorials may be made to the Hamer Scholarship Fund c/o the First Baptist Church of Kenova, P.O. Box 475, Kenova, WV 25530 or the Good Samaritan Center, 1523 Chestnut St., Kenova, WV 25530.
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REVELLA ADKINS, 84, of Branchland, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord, March 17, 2011, at the Heritage Center in Huntington, W.Va. Revella was born September 18, 1926, in Wayne County, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her late husband Leean Adkins, who was the love of her life, and her parents, Walter and Ella Dillon Adkins. She is survived by her two loving daughters that have broken hearts, Kathy Adkins and her husband Thurman of Barboursville, and Bonnie Adkins Eaves and her husband Dwayne of Branchland; three grandchildren she cherished and loved, Andy Adkins of Barboursville, Bryan Adkins and his fianceé Marlana Nease of Hamlin, W.Va., and Natalie Adkins Karle and her husband Nick of Huntington; two great-grandchildren that were Revella's angels, Gabriella Karle and Maximus Karle; one brother, Leonard Adkins of Hamlin; special nephew and nieces, Jerry and Sue Adkins, Martha Eaves and Audalene Starr. She had many dear friends and relatives, Hollis and Emma Jean Adkins, long-time friend Lorena Burd for over 60 years, Joyce Adkins, and Emual and Joyce Adkins. Revella worked at Huntington Manufacturing Company. She also was a member of the Bethlehem United Church in Branchland for many years and loved her brothers and sisters in Christ. Revella always put others first and loved her family dearly. Revella will be sadly missed by her family and those who knew her. The family would like to thank her doctor of many years, Dr. Thomas Dannals, and also the staff at Heritage Center in Huntington for their care, kindness and compassion showed to Revella. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, W.Va., by Rev. Jesse Lacy and Minister Emual Adkins. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery. Visitation will beFriday, March 18, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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BENNIE LEE WEBB, 67, of Prichard passed away on March 17, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents Otis Webb and Elmira Vanhoose Webb. He is survived by one daughter Angela Webb Sutherland of Pineville, NC.,one son; Bennie Lee Webb Jr. of Charlotte NC, two sisters; Sandra McAllister of Prichard, and Patricia Myers of South Point, one brother, Joe Webb of Kenova, in addition to five grandchildren and mother-in-law Gertrude Hurst of South Point. Funeral services were scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Young Chapel.
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SUSAN KAY (ROSS) MOORE, 65, of Ceredo passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. She was born May 14, 1945 in Huntington, WV to the late Virgil Ross and Molly Elvina (Martin) Wolfe. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Kenova Presbyterian Church. She was also Past Commander of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband Warren G. H. Moore Jr., her children Thomas (Samantha) Keen, Pamela Taylor (Drew) Bronosky, and Timothy Moore, all of Huntington. Additional survivors include, a sister Nellie Ruth (Melvin) Metcalf of Mass., her mother-in-law Delores Moore. She also leaves behind 6 grandchildren "Ally Cat," "Kill Roy," Charles Edward Keen, Stormy Autumn Keen, Joshua, Jimmy, & Stephanie Taylor, and very special friends Danny & Judy Murphy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Donny Ross and Timothy "Timmy" Ross. Funeral services were conducted, at 1 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Harless officiating. Burial followed in the White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from noon until time of service. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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DON MUNCY, 54, of Kermit, WV passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Williamson Memorial Hospital. He was born April 7, 1956 in Williamson, WV the son of the. late Birdie and Thelma Pack Muncy. Survivors include his brothers, Jessie, Bill [Juanita], Darrell, Crit, and Ronald [Emma] Muncy; sisters, Kathrine [Flem] Marcum, Barbara Muncy, Vada (Bruce) Muncy Justice and Junie (Garrett) Spaulding. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m, Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home, Warfield, KY. Reverend Junior Marcum will officiate. Burial will follow in the Perry Pointe Cemetery at Jennies Creek, WV. The family will receive friends at 5:00 PM Friday, March 18, 2011 and Sat., March 19, 2011 at the funeral home. Church services will be held Friday Night. Arrangements are under the direction of Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home.
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BOYD KEITH WORKMAN, 63, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2011. He was born April 7, 1947 in Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late Boyd Wallace and Jessie Belle Workman Harvey. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Maynard Workman; one daughter, Paula Singleton and husband John of South Point, Ohio; three grandchildren, Ebony Workman, Macckala Singleton and Adam Singleton, all or South Point. Also surviving is one brother, Stanley Harvey of Dunlow; one sister, Carla Harvey; and a host of friends and family. A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2011 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home.
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CEDRIC A. ADKINS, 73, of Prichard, W.Va., died Friday, March 18, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born March 16, 1938, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Elzie and Ada Bradshaw Adkins. Cedric worked as an electrician for Motorola. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Oral Alfreda Adkins; one son, Gordon Adkins and one brother. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Members of American Legion Post #93 Kenova will perform military graveside rites. He is survived by two sons, Toby and Fred Adkins, both of Prichard; two daughters, Glenna Simpkins of Spring, Texas and Susan Hooks of Prichard; one brother; six sisters; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one special friend, Rosie Wallace. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m., with Mr. Harold Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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EVA DELLA CLARK McCOMAS, 41, of East Lynn, WV died Friday, March 18, 2011 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Friday, March 25, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Tommy Damron and Brother Robert Wilson. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens. She was born August 23, 1969 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of Clarence Lee Clark and Mary Frye Clark of East Lynn, WV. Eva was a homemaker. A grandson, Collin Riffe preceded her in death. Additional survivors include two daughters, Tesla Marks and companion, Cletis Riffe of East Lynn, WV, Bethany Lakin Clark-Hill of Genoa, WV; a son, Zachary Marks of East Lynn, WV; two sisters, Drema Hill and husband, David of Genoa, WV, Tonya Swimm and husband, Rufus "Perky" of East Lynn, WV; a brother, Boyd Lee Clark and wife, Kyra of Lake Wales, FL; a special granddaughter, Caylee Riffe; two nieces, Ashley Vanatter and Kelsey Hill; three nephews, Cody Hershberger, Corey Stewart, Kenyon Clark; a great-niece, Braylee Marcum; two special great-nephews, John David and Brennan Vannatter. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. She will be missed by all who knew her.
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JESS ENDICOTT, 73, of Prichard, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was born on September 7, 1937, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Ben and Gustava Endicott. He was married for 26 years to the late Ruby Justice Endicott. He was the father of the late Jess Endicott Jr., and was the twin of the late Hessie Endicott. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Troy Ray Bowen; one sister, Annabelle Hamilton and a brother Tommy Thacker. He was employed at the City of Kenova for 19 years, Merdie Boggs for seven years and ScKinny Glass Company for 10 years. He is survived by his daughter, Saleena Fay Bowen of Prichard, and her fiancé Tony Simpkins; one son, Harry Ray Endicott of Prichard; his loving grandchildren, Brian Everett Bowen Jr., and Laura Lynn Endicott, Kelsie Marie Endicott and Jessie Jr. Endicott; two brothers, Harry Endicott and Richard Endicott, both of Kenova, W.Va.; and his sisters, Pearl Blevins Hamilton of Pikeville, Ky., Eula Peterman of Columbus, Ohio, Mary Newton of Ceredo, W.Va., and Bessie LeMaster of Kenova. He enjoyed attending many churches and loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He had many special nieces and nephews and four special friends, Wiley Hatten, Frank Hatten, Jessie Stephens and Skip Cyrus. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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JESS ENDICOTT JR., 37, of Prichard, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was born November 2, 1973, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Jess and Ruby Justice Endicott. He is survived by his loving children, Laura Lyn Endicott of Genoa, W.Va., Kelsie Marie Endicott of Prichard, W.Va., and Jessie Jr. Endicott, also of Prichard; a loving sister, Saleena Fay Bowen and a loving brother, Harry Ray Endicott, both of Prichard; also a special nephew, Brian Everett Bowen Jr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Troy Ray Bowen. Jess worked for Prichard Landfill, Wayne Sawmill and Construction Company in North Carolina. He enjoyed coon hunting and fishing. He attended many churches in the community. He had many special cousins and friends, including Wiley Hatten, Frank Hatten, Jessie Stephens and Skip Cyrus. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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GREGORY LEE STANLEY, 51, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Steve Grimes. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery, Cabell County, W.Va. He was born June 27, 1959, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Kay Stanley of Huntington and the late William T. Stanley. He was a service technician for the Northern Wayne P.S.D. In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife of seven years, Ann Stanley; three sons and two daughters-in-laws, Gregory Michael Stanley of Huntington, Simon and Katie Kilpatrick of Ashland Ky., and Jeff and Amie Kilpatrick of Barboursville, W.Va. He was special Papa Dogg of three grandchildren, Katelynn Ann Kilpatrick, Bradley Sean Kilpatrick and Isaiah Zane Kilpatrick; two brothers and sisters-in-laws, William M. and Gail Stanley, and David and Debbie Stanley, all of Huntington; a niece, Kristi Gibbs; two nephews, Michael and Dustin Stanley; and his special hunting and fishing buddy, Dwayne Wallace. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Pallbearers will be Simon Kilpatrick, Jeff Kilpatrick, Mike Stanley, David Stanley, Oscar Napier, Michael Stanley, Dustin Stanley and Ethan Kilpatrick. Condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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EVELYN PYGMAN MILLS, 86, of Barboursville, W.Va., formerly of Kenova, W.Va., died Monday, March 21, 2011, at Wyngate Senior Living Community. She was born July 14, 1924, a daughter of the late Rex Pygman and Lillian Conner McCormick. Evelyn worked for many years as a receptionist for Dr. Schnitt. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Milton "M.J." Mills Jr. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jacqueline and David Carper of Hartville, Ohio and Jane Ellen and Ray Smith of Scott Depot, W.Va.; five grandchildren, David and Jodie Carper of Willmore, Ky., Leigh and Terry Gang of Uniontowne, Ohio, Matthew and Rachel Carper of Minneapolis, Minn., Julie and Phil Wilcox of New York City, N.Y., and Sarah and Lyes Sam of London, England; seven great-grandchildren, Kayleigh and Hannah Carper, Tyler and Olivia Gang, Maisie and Theodore Carper and Jameson Burke Wilcox; and one brother, Frank Pygman. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011, at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, with Rev. Steve Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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HELENA SPURLOCK, 77, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord, Monday, March 21, 2011, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. She was born August 15, 1933, in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Victor and Gladys Ferguson Adkins. Helena was a member of Westmoreland Methodist Church, and was a retired cook from the Wayne County Board of Education. Survivors include five sisters, Beulah Baisden and husband Glen of Huntington, Betty L. Damron of Wayne, Carol Bender, and Peggy Ferguson of South Point, Ohio, Janice Merritt and husband Cecil of Hopkinsville, Ky. She also leaves behind three special friends, Lydia Leslie, E.L. "Perkey" Perkey and Sammy Perkey. As per her request, there will be no services. Contributions may be made to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Rd., Huntington, WV 25702.
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FRED RUSSELL, 88, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Monday, March 21, 2011, at the Huntington Veterans Affairs Medical Center following a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Rev. John Harris. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born April 24, 1922, at East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late Harvey and Tennessee Napier Russell. Fred was a realtor and investor for over 50 years, and founded Russell Realty which had offices in Wayne, Lavalette and Huntington. He was a Royal Arch Mason and member of Wayne Masonic Lodge #18, AF&AM, as well as Wayne Chapter 156, Order of Eastern Star. He was a charter member of the Huntington Area AARP, was an associate member of the Wayne County Economic Development Authority, and was also a member of the Huntington Board of Realtors. Through the years, he held many positions, including FEMA representative, Wayne County Building Permit Officer, and assistant to the assessor. He enjoyed working with youth and sponsored Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Little League teams and Wayne Order of Rainbow Girls. He was a former co-owner of Wayne Monument Company, and Wayne Florist. He owned and operated Fred's Barber Shop for over 50 years. Fred was a proud U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in General Eisenhower's Division. He received five major Battle Stars, a Gold Leaf, Good Conduct Medal, as well as the Purple Heart from injuries sustained in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a life member of VFW Post 1064 in Huntington and American Legion Post 93 in Kenova. In addition to his parents, a son Randall Brent Russell, six brothers, John, Audley, Norman, Milton, Edgar and Earl Russell, three sisters, Ethel, Elsie and Julia, and a grandson, Tyler Dane Russell, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Flora New Ross Russell; a son, Keith Dekker Russell (Sheila) of Huntington, W.Va.; two daughters, Mitzi Elaine Russell of Lavalette and Heather Freddie Russell Blatt (Jeff) of Huntington; a sister, Stella Mae Ferguson of Wayne; five grandchildren, Keith Russell (April) of Wayne, Randall Russell with the U.S. Navy in Norfolk, Va., Russell Blatt (Christie) of Knoxville, Tenn., Betsy Blatt (Brandon) of Winfield, W.Va., and Dolly Williams (Eric) of Catlettsburg, Ky.; and two great-grandchildren, Sarah Russell of Wayne and Jonathan Meddings of Catlettsburg. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home.
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GLEN LEE RAMEY, 77, of Huntington, W.Va., died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, following a short illness. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. He was born March 3, 1934, a son of the late Perry and Charity Kimbler Ramey. Glen was a self-employed auto body repair specialist and was Baptist by faith. A sister Lois also preceded him in death, along with two brothers, Newman and Thurman Star, as well as a grandson, Christopher Galloway. Survivors include his loving wife Mary Ramey; three daughters, Vendetta Armstrong and husband David of Cedar Bluff, Ala., Glenna Rae Boucher and husband Bruce of Green Bay, Wis., Glenna Gale of Culloden, W.Va.; two sons, Tony Hicks and wife Donna of Chapmanville, W.Va., Clifford Douglas Ramey and wife Marie of Beech Fork, W.Va.; four sisters, Gracie of Lavalette, W.Va., Lorraine of Chapmanville, W.Va., Opel of Huntington, W.Va., Pattie of Lavalette, W.Va.; two brothers, Perry Ramey Jr. and wife Carol of Wayne, W.Va., Danny Ramey and wife Jewel of Logan, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.
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RICKY "Slick Rick" CRABTREE, 50, of Louisa, Ky., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. He was born July 14, 1960 at Louisa, Ky., a son of the late Herbert Crabtree and Lois Thompson Crabtree. His brother Dale Crabtree also preceded him in death. Ricky was a truck driver and boss in the coal industry and a member of the Rush Branch Church. He leaves behind the love of his life, Diane Crabtree and his son Chad Crabtree of Louisa; three sisters, Betty Adkins and Bobby of Louisa, Diane Adkins and Randy, and Edna Wilson and husband Don, all of Genoa, W.Va.; four brothers, Herman Crabtree and Cathy of Ft. Gay, W.Va., Roy Crabtree of Genoa, Jimmy Crabtree of Wayne, W.Va., and Tommy Crabtree and Becky of Huntington, W.Va.; two sisters-in-law, Donna Napier and Gilbert and Joann Robertson and husband Marvin, all of Genoa; brother-in-law Richard Milum and wife Melissa of Wayne; special niece and nephews Chelsea Napier, Brandon Napier, both of Genoa, Dale Crabtree and wife Tara and "Bub" Adkins and wife Amy, all of Louisa; and a host of friends and family. Ricky was devoted to his family and a caring friend to all who knew him. He will never be forgotten. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Tommy Kitts and Robert Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Thompson Cemetery, Genoa. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Ricky Crabtree Trust Account at Community Trust Bank in Ft. Gay.
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LENDELL ADKINS SR., 70, of Branchland, W.Va., went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Heartland of Portsmouth. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2011, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, W.Va., with Pastor Carlos Gibson officating. Burial will follow in Bowen Cemetery. Lendell was born April 18, 1940, in Wayne County, a son of the late Austin and Esta Gilkerson Adkins. He is survived by two sons, Scott Adkins and his wife Kim and Lendell Adkins Jr. and his wife Vickie; the mother of his children Reta Adkins; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mabel and Carl Bias of Huntington, W.Va., and Geraldine Holder of South Point, Ohio; two brothers, Edsel and Jean Adkins of Hemet, Calif., and Odell and Cherie Adkins of Huntington; special cousin Delores Jarrell; special great-niece Sydney McCoy; and a very special caregiver, Kay Lawrence. The family would like to thank the staff at Heartland and SOMC Hospice for their care and love. Friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.
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LINDA L. WORKMAN, 70, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Wednesday March 23, 2011, in St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born October 29, 1940 in Lawrence County, Ohio, daughter of the late Merrill and Alice Daughtery Ellis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paris Workman; daughter Deborah Class; and grandson Jason Galloway. Linda retired from St. Mary's Medical Center as a Registered Nurse and was employed with Lawrence County Collins Career Center, The Cabell County Career Technology Center, and All-Aid. She is survived by her sister Karen L. Stanley; two grandchildren, Heather Galloway and Adrian Workman; two great-grandchildren, Destiny Workman and Miguel Galloway; two step-children Paris Ronald Workman and Teresa Maynard; a nephew Greg Stanley and his wife Cindy; special friends Nicolette Goheen and Josie Moore; and numerous close friends. "At my death I do not want to be remembered for my age, my gender, my occupation, my race, nor the material acquisitions I have obtained in my short stay. Instead remember me for my love and kindness." There will be no services. Hall Funeral Home Proctorville, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Linda Workman to St. Mary's School Foundation for Nursing Students 2900 First Avenue Huntington, WV. 25702. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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MICHAEL DON ADKINS, 46, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at Gallipolis Developmental Center. Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Lou Ashworth. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. He was born August 12, 1964, in Logan, W.Va., a son of Rose Mary Adkins Henson of South Point, Ohio, and the late Harold Adkins. A brother, Randy Adkins, also preceded him in death. Additional survivors include two sisters, Teresa Benson (Ricky) of Smithfield, N.C., and Kimberly Ritchie (Talmadge) of South Point, Ohio; two brothers, Harold R. Adkins (Mel) of Logan, W.Va., and J.D. Adkins (Amy) of South Point, Ohio; eight nieces and nephews and six great-nieces and nephews, and a host of loving friends at GDC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.
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JOHN HARVEY ELLIOTT, 72, of Lakewood, Ohio, passed away at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. He was born December 16, 1938 in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late Millard and Vada Williamson Elliott. His brother Charlie Elliott also preceded him in death, along with one sister, Rowena Elliott Kirk. He leaves behind his loving wife of 42 years, Loretta Elliott; three daughters, Kimberly Robinson, Lisa Elliott, both of Cleveland, and Kayla Elliott of Lakewood; seven grandchildren, Brandon MacMillan, Hallie MacMillan, Xavier Elliott, Dawson Robinson, Mya Robinson, Ethan Winters, Elijah Elliott, all of Cleveland; and one grandson on the way. Also surviving are three brothers, Millard F. Elliott and wife Anna of Genoa, W.Va., Albert Elliott and wife Linda of Ft. Gay, W.Va., and Elijah Elliott and wife Pat of Cleveland; one sister, Bertha Brahnam and husband James of Inez, Ky.; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Damron and Brother Johnson Queen officiating. Burial followed in the Sol Copley Cemetery, Dunlow.
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OWEN LEROY RUFTY, 54, of St. Albans, W.Va. passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 at his residence. He was born January 16, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Samuel and Lillian Lewis Rufty. Survivors include one son, Jesse Rufty and Christan Jones of St. Albans; one brother Delmas Rufty of Cleveland; one sister Bonita Rufty of California; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Frazier Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral on Tuesday.
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ROBERT LEE OSBORNE, 70, of Branchland, W.Va., husband of Maria Love Osborne, died March 25, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va. Burial at Lincoln Memorial Park, Hamlin. Visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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GREGORY "Benny" KEY, 62, of Kenova, W.Va., died Friday, March 25, 2011, at his home. He was born Sept. 7, 1948, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late H. N. and Alberta Turner Key. Benny was a talented musician who was associated with many musical and theatrical organizations in both the Tri-State area and New York City. He is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Darla and David Slater of Huntington; a niece, Andi Tilly and her husband Jason; a great niece, Erin Tilly, all of Clearwater, Fla.; one uncle, John Turner of Kenova; two aunts, Geraldine Tait and Leanna Ford; and several cousins. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Woodmere Cemetery in Huntington, W.Va. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Cabell Wayne Association of the Blind. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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JACKIE "Jack" DALE CALLICOAT JR., 47, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011. He was born October 16, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio to Jackie Dale Callicoat Sr., who preceded Jack in death, and Mary Brizendine Milum. In addition to his mother, Jack is survived by his step-father Greg Milum; two children Kyle and Jackie; a brother Daniel Callicoat; a sister Shelly (Carmen) Livingston and her husband Levi; a special friend Rob Lawson; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Jack was a great, loving and caring father and will be greatly missed. Jack received much joy in working on classic muscle cars and race cars. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Crescent Hill Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Sexton officiating. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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JAMES FARLEY, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with his wife of 50 years, Patricia Hunter Farley, on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. He was born on March 12, 1925, in Delbarton, W.Va., a son of the late John H. and Ida Mae Stepp Farley. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a twin brother, Rush Farley. He is survived by two daughters, Judy Farley and Kathy (John) Snyder; seven grandchildren, Adam West, Bryan Snyder, Amanda Jacobs, Katie Sheldon, Aaron Farley, Colton Farley and Hunter Farley; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other friends and family. Mr. Farley was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy, where he served in Pearl Harbor, and aboard the minesweeper USS-YMS-330. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Bethel Ridge Cemetery, Oak Hill, Ohio, with Pastor Ralph Farley officiating. Beard Mortuary is assisting the family. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
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RONALD D. PALMER, 68, passed away on January 26, 2011 in Norfolk, Va. Mr. Palmer was born July 10, 1942 in Romney, W.Va. and graduated from Keyser High School, class of 1960, in Keyser, W.Va. He was the son of the late Mary Dove Palmer and Eldridge F. Palmer and was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Pelfrey Tomblin Palmer, and two brothers, Roddy Palmer and Edwin Russell. He retired from the U.S. Navy, after twenty-seven years' and from Dollar Tree after twenty-one years of service. Survivors include a brother, Edward Russell & wife, Shelby, two sisters, Ann Slaughter and Jean DeBarr, a sister-in-law, Alice Faye Russell, six children, Diana Riner, Wanda Denovchik, Charles Tomblin and Robert Tomblin, Susan Wonchoba and Jennifer Bak ,nine grandchildren, Michelle Bolton, Sean Riner, Kimberly Speaks, Michael Tomblin, Justin Tomblin and Trista Tomblin, Elizabeth Salyers, Sydney and Andrea Bak and six great-grandchildren and five nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Community Memorial Gardens by Brother Jerry Casteel. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Palmer family.
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ARLIE H. QUEEN, 99, of Wayne, W.Va., died Sunday, March 27, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Michael G. Queen. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. He was the first born son of the late App and Cora Parsons Queen, on June 27, 1911, at Stiltner, W.Va. Arlie was employed by the McCroy's Store in Huntington, W.Va., after graduating from Wayne High School in 1930. He moved from trainee to management positions in New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas until 1948. Arlie then returned to Wayne and established a general merchandise store, "The Queen Store," and added a shoe store in 1961. He served as owner and active manager until his retirement in June of 1976. Arlie served his community as Corporate Secretary of Wayne County Bank's Board of Directors; President of Wayne County Farm Bureau; Chairman of Community Gardens Cemetery; President of Wayne Chamber of Commerce; Wayne Lions Club and as an active member of Central Ohio Valley Industrial Council as well as many other civic organizations. Arlie was a member of the United Methodist Church since 1938. He served on local district and national levels in several capacities,12 years chairman of the Board of Trustees; church teacher for eight years; Board of Trustees Huntington District and Asbury Camp; President, Methodist Men of Huntington District; member of the Executive Board of Methodist-West Virginia Conference; and several other church organizations including delegate of the Finance Committee of the Methodist World Council in Israel in 1974. Arlie and wife Lillian were able to travel rather extensively after his retirement including trips to Israel, Jordan, Ireland, England, France, Germany, Switzerland, China, Hong Kong and Haiti, among others. His first wife, Marjorie L. Mullens Queen, also preceded him in death, along with a son-in-law James E. Chapman, two brothers, Dallas and Glenn J. Queen. Survivors include his very devoted wife of 53 years, Lillian Lycans Queen; a daughter, Patricia Ann Chapman of Atlanta, Ga.; two grandchildren, Holly Ann (Jeff) Abbott of Americus, Ga., James Christopher (Teri) Chapman of Atlanta, Ga.; two great-grandchildren, James Matthew and Michael McComas Chapman of Atlanta, Ga.; a brother, Bernard Queen of Huntington, W.Va. Friends may call from noon until service time Thursday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne United Methodist Church, Wayne, WV 25570 or a charity of their choice.
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DELMAS KENNETH LEWIS, 74, of Lavalette, WV, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00pm Friday, April 1, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Danny Roberts. Burial will follow at the Preston Cemetery Dunlow, WV. He was born July 24, 1936 in Dunlow, WV, a son of the late Owen and Bessie Thornsburg Lewis. Delmas was retired from Lonnie Lynch Construction. Two sisters, Lucille Plybon and Irene Lewis also preceded her in death, along with two brothers, Lowell and Billy Lewis; and a brother-in-law, Frank Plybon. Survivors include two nieces, Linda Moore and husband, Timmy, Vernie Plybon; three nephews, Thomas, Timmy, Frank and eight great nieces, Amanda Plybon, Kim Moore Smith and husband, Eric, Timera Moore, Brittany Moore, Courtney Plybon, Jesse Green, Cassie Plybon and Barbie Plybon; three great-nephews, Frankie Plybon, Jr., Makenzie Plybon, Mark Ward; two great-great-nephews, Jamison Smith and Timmy Moore Smith. The family will receive friends from noon until service time at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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LINDA S. BURTON, 51, of Chesapeake, Ohio died in St. Mary's Medical Center on March 30, 2011, after a long illness. She was born to the late Everett and Peggy McKinney Watts. Also preceding her in death are several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her special companion of 33 years, Joel Moreland: devoted children Leonard (Jennifer) Burton of Morehead, Ky., Joseph (Tiffany) Wilson of Huntington, W.Va., Peggy (Earl) Hamlin of Chesapeake, Joel (Shannon) Burton of Boonville, Ind., and Essie Pauline (Douglas) Conn; grandchildren Cheyenne Burton, Piper Jean and Joseph Wilson, Ethan Rice, Joseph, Brandon, Trevor, Alex and Rian Hamlin, Dalton, Haleigh, Maddaline and Waylon Burton, Frank Plybon III, Ceseleigh Lynne Hathaway, Austin Tyler and Christian Douglas Conn; two great-grandchildren, Peyton and Eli. Linda also leaves three brothers and four sisters. Visitation will be Saturday, April 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, April 6 at 1 by Pastor Harry Simmons at Coxs Cemetery on Billys Branch in Genoa, W.Va. Condolences may be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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HELEN ROSALIE OSBORNE, 79, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011, at her residence. Private funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Willie May. Burial will be in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. She was born September 25, 1931, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Claude and Inez Booth Sowards. She was a retired counselor. She was a member of the Central Nazarene Church of Huntington, where she was a former Sunday School teacher. She was a 1983 graduate of Marshall University. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles A. Osborne and her brother Lewis Sowards. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law Steve and Linda Osborne of Huntington; two daughters and sons-in-law Tama and Bill Saunders of Milton, W.Va., and Cathy and Behnam Mohebbi of Hurricane, W.Va.; eight grandchildren and three spouses, Angela and Mark Johnston, Lori and Boyd Angotti, Stephanie and Caleb Lyon, Chris Osborne, Nima, Nicholas, Nathan and Michael Mohebbi; three great-grandchildren Miles Wheeler, Wyatt Lyon and Kennedy Lyon; and her very faithful companion, Ginger. The family wishes to thank all of Helen's personal caregivers and Hospice of Huntington. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Sunday at Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 803638, Chicago, IL 60680-3638.

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