DENNIS LOWELL SMITH, 69, of Fort Gay, WV passed away Saturday Oct. 1, 2011 following a brief illness. Dennis was born Oct. 17, 1941 at Louisa, KY the son of the late Tom and Josephine Ferguson Smith. He was a retired welder for the N & S Railroad, a former greeter at the Louisa Wal-Mart, former Assistant Fort Gay Fire Chief, member of the Brotherhood of Maintance Way Union, and a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include his wife Rita Arrington Smith of Fort Gay; a daughter Jennifer (Randy) Thompson of Louisa; three sons Dennis L. II (Sandy) and Kevin Smith of Fort Gay, WV; and Kyle Smith of Ashland, KY; two sisters Nancy (Bill) Hampton of South Point, OH; and Dorothy (Gary) Scott of Macon, GA; four grandchildren Nicole (Tommy) Cook, Shawn (Mary) Crum, Randa Thompson, and Miranda Crum; three great grandchildren Blake Cook, Brayden Cook, and Alexis Crum. Revs Tim Preston and Tony Perry will conduct funeral services on Wednesday Oct. 5th at 1 p.m. at the Fort Gay First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Albert Ferguson Cemetery at Fort Gay, WV. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.
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SUSAN JOY LITTLE, 57, of Ceredo, W. Va., passed away Monday, October 3, 2011, at the Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Coal Grove, Ohio. Graveside services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Dock's Creek Cemetery with Pastor Ray Stephens officiating. Susan was born October 9, 1953, in Paducah, Ky., daughter of the late Grover C. "Zip" Little Jr. and the late Dorothy Neal Rowe Little. She is survived by numerous cousins. Susan was a former resident of Green Acres Regional Center, and most recently attended the day program at Buffalo. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Green Acres Regional Center, P.O. Box 240, Lesage, WV 25537. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
EUGENE "GENE" PAUL WATTS, 79, of Huntington, husband of Roberta Benedict Watts, passed away Tuesday October 4, 2011, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jamie Gump. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Huntington. He was born March 4, 1932 in Huntington, W. Va., a son of the late Shelby "S.O." and Ona Tabor Watts. He was a former auto salesman. Gene was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova and the Howard P. Hall VFW Post 1064 of Huntington. He was a member of the Elks 313 and a Ham Radio Operator. Gene was a longtime member and Elder of the Christian Church (DOC) at Vinson Memorial Christian Church and Madison Avenue Christian Church. He also loved to sing during church services. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-mother Beulah Watts; a son Ronnie Angelo; two brothers Chester Watts and Bill Watts; a step-brother Carl Morton; and a step-sister Betty Wray. Additional survivors include his children Darrell (Janice) Watts and Julie Watts all of Mr. Vernon, Ohio, Lisa (Joe) Fecera of Seminole, Florida, Chris (Shelly) Watts of Bedford, Virginia, Ruth (Rick ) McCloud of Huntington and Bob (Stephanie) Angelo of Coal Grove, Ohio; grandchildren Aaron Watts, Heather Watts, Harley Filyaw, Dustin Fecera, Kelli McCloud, Drew McCloud, Taylor, Olivia and Peyton Watts and Nick (Angela) Angelo and Sam Angelo; great-grandson Landon Angelo; sister and brother-in-law Linda and John Persun; special niece Erin Persun and her fiancé Philip Garrett. Contributions may be made to the Madison Avenue Christian Church, 722 12th St. W, Huntington, WV 25704. American Legion Post 93 of Kenova will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call from Noon until service time on Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
TERESA GAIL RAMEY, 53, of East Lynn, life companion of Terry Ramey, died Oct. 4, 2011. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.; burial at Burns Cemetery, East Lynn. Visitation one hour before service Saturday at the funeral home. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
PATRICIA ANN BALL NULL, 77, of Kenova, W. Va., widow of William V. "Wooch" Null, died Thursday, October 6, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W. Va. She was born November 23, 1934, in Kenova, and is the daughter of the late Lelia Clay Ball and Arvil Ball. Pat worked at the First National Bank of Kenova, where she was the head teller. She was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church. Above all else, this fiercely independent, highly spirited, remarkably intelligent woman was a devoted wife, loving mother and loyal friend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband and a grandson, Kevin McGlone. She is survived by her two children, Kathy Null Good and her husband Rick of Kenova and W. Gregory Null and his wife Jackie of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Edna Griffith; grandchildren Kristi McGlone and Clayton, Evan, Porter and Ellie Null and two great-grandchildren, Kevin and Clay Payton. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Burial will follow in the Spring Valley Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2011, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Marshall University to support the Ceredo-Kenova Memorial Youth Scholarship Fund established in honor of Wooch and Kevin. Donations should be made payable to The Marshall University Foundation, Inc., in care of Ron Area, The Marshall University Foundation, Inc., 519 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25703.
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JOHN M. FORTNER, 71, of Chesapeake, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in Pike Community Hospital, Waverly, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Brother John Bowling, Elder Terry Bryant and Brother J. R. Ruggles officiating. Interment will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova. John was born March 1, 1940, in Shoals, W. Va., a son of the late Walker and Sarah Rhoda Perry Fortner. He was a production manager for Owens-Illinois and a U.S. Army veteran. John was a member of the Indian Bottom Association Old Regular Baptist. Besides his parents, John was also preceded in death by one brother, Harold Fortner; and two sisters, Imogene Byer and Gladys Fortner. He is survived by his beloved wife, Eleanor "Ellie" Ruth Fortner; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jodi (James) Lipscomb of Toledo, Ohio, Johnna (David) Lewis of Pelion, S.C., and Jennifer (Brad) Kirby of Pelion, S.C.; three brothers, Paul, Sam and Dick Fortner; four sisters, Della Mae Robertson, Francis Nelson, Mary Trytek and Joann Fortner; and six grandchildren, Dustin Kirby, Jonathan Kirby, Elizabeth Kirby, Joshua Lewis, Hannah Lewis and Jacob Lipscomb; and two step-grandchildren, Jennifer and James Jr. Lipscomb. Pallbearers will be the three sons-in-law, David Lewis, Brad Kirby and James Lipscomb; and three grandsons, Dustin Kirby, Jonathan Kirby and Joshua Lewis. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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JOHN HENRY PRUITT, 83, of Sandusky, Ohio, passed away October 6, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2011, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Burial will follow in Bowen Cemetery. He was born October 5, 1928, in Wayne, W. Va., a son of the late Eugene Milton Pruitt and Nancy Ann Berry Pruitt. He was a veteran of the United States Marines. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Bernice and Ronald Callaway and Delilah Ann and Terry Dean; three sons and daughters-in-law, John Edward and Bonnie Pruitt, David Earl and Amey Pruitt, and Johnnie William and Jackie Pruitt; one sister, Lena Ruth Pruitt; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11 to 1 p.m. Sunday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
GARRY R. SMITH, 65, of Prichard , WV. passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011. Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Bean Cemetery, Prichard, with Pastor Darrell Brewer officiating. Garry was born May 20, 1946 in Prichard, WV. a son of Gladys Salyers Smith of Prichard, WV. and the late Carl Edward Smith. He was the owner of Garrys' Truck Service. Besides his father Garry was also preceded in death by one brother Gregory Smith. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia Murphy Smith; five daughters and four sons-in-law Kimberly Yates (Donald), Rebecca Dean, Carla Napier (Steve), Sandra Cox (Nathan) and Teresa Napier (Greg) all of Prichard, WV.; one brother Jerry Smith of Prichard, WV. and eight grandchildren Jessica Yates, Brandon Fraley, Alex Cox, Blake Staley, Trish Napier, Sarah Napier, Ethan Napier and Natalie Napier. There will be no visitation. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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GLENNA MAE HUGHES, 94, of Louisa went to be with her Lord on Friday morning October 7, 2011. Mrs. Hughes was born November 21, 1916 in Boyd County, KY, the daughter of the late Carlos and Bertha Ann Barber Sparks. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Estill Hughes who died in 1956 and several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Hughes was a homemaker and member of the Louisa Church of God. Survivors include four daughters Opal Muncy of Louisa, KY, Audrey (Elmer) Frazier of Ashland, KY, Peggy (Pete) Wears of Columbus, OH, and Alberta Hughes of Louisa, KY; five sons Arnold "Buddy" (Gerldine) Hughes of Loraine, OH, Bobby (Carol) Hughes of Greenup, KY, Thomas (Carla) Hughes of Columbus, OH, Estill (Brenda) Hughes of Southport, N.C., and Donald (Chris) Hughes of Orient, OH; 28 grandchildren, 671 great grandchildren, 26 great great grandchildren, and a brother Robertson Jackson of Toledo, OH. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday October 10th at 2:00 pm at Wilson Funeral Home by Bro. Paul Stepp. Burial will follow in the Isaac Cemetery at Louisa. Friends may call from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday at Wilson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to www.timeformemory.com/wilson.
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TERESA GAY FINLEY, 38, of Huntington went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 7, 2011. Funeral services were conducted at 8:00 p.m. Sunday October 9, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Jim Martin officiating. She was born on May 10, 1973 in Huntington, WV to James Tomblin and Brenda Richards Tomblin of Lavalette. Teresa is preceded in death by a sister Rebecca Vannatter. In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband Johnny Michael Finley and son John Andrew Morrison of North Carolina. She was a Christian and attended the Church of Christ. Graveside services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 10, 2011 at the Dock's Creek Cemetery in Kenova.
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RICHARD LOWELL ADKINS, 84, of Huntington, W. Va., passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Robert Talbert. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. He was born June 28, 1927, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of the late Grover and Nola Bailey Adkins. He was a retired CSX Railroad clerk. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Buena Vista Lodge No. 60 AF&AM of Prichard, W.Va., whose members will conduct Masonic graveside rites. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Talitha Adkins; two brothers, Robert Adkins and Larry David Adkins; and two sisters, Eulalee Bryant and Mary Margaret Paulskievich. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Brett Ashley and Robin Adkins, and Gregory Scott and Debbie Adkins, all of Lavalette, W. Va.; five grandchildren, Matthew Ryan and Annie Adkins of Lavalette, Adam Scott Adkins, Seth Michael Adkins and his fiancé Mary Tilton, all of Huntington, Brandon Ashley and Courtney Adkins of Lavalette, and Jordan Michael and Kayla Adkins of Lesage, W.Va.; 10 very special great-grandchildren, Sydnie, Hallie and Parker Adkins, Layne, Brady, Christopher and Zoe Adkins, Bailey and Jake Stewart, and McKenzie; a brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Dora Adkins of Gallipolis, Ohio; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Eloise Murphy, and Patty and Jack Graham, all of Lavalette, Nancy and Leon Young, and Betty Mynes, all of Huntington; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Condolences may be express to the family by visiting www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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DAVID SEXTON, 52, of Ashland, Ky., formerly of, Ceredo, WV, died October 8, 2011 at King's Daughters Medical Center. He was born October 19 1958 in Cabell Co., WV a son of the late Herman Earl and Lilly Mae Ward Sexton. David was a self-employed stone mason. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by one brother, James "Butch" Sexton and, one sister, Lois Ann Sexton Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Michele Roberts Sexton; daughters, Kathy L. Taylor, Becky Sue Denny and Crystal L. Tussey all of Ashland, KY; sons, Shannon Dean of Kenova, WV, David Allen Sexton of Somerset, KY amid Christopher Lee Tussey of Ashland, KY; 12 grandchildren, Cody, Alex and Kaylee Dean, Brittney, Whitney and Andrew Sexton, Hunter, Taylor and Lilly Laney, Ethan, and Haley Denny and Kristen Bailey; brothers, Ray G. Sexton, Sr. of Prichard, WV and Joe R. Sexton of Huntington, WV; sister, Ruth Ellen Henderson Sexton of Ceredo, WV and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation was held at Rollins Funeral Home on Monday, October 10, 2011 and graveside services followed in Crescent Hill Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Young and Rev. Joe Sexton officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Rollins Funeral Home, P.O. Box 309, Kenova, WV 25530 to assist the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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TOMMY DAVIS, 55, of Wayne, W. Va., formerly of Huntington, W. Va., passed this life on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at home. He was born December 29, 1955 in Chillicothe, Ohio. His beloved mother, Ruby Mae Adkins-Davis preceded him in death along with his father, Iris Glen Davis: and one brother, James Dale "Jimmy" Davis. He leaves behind his brothers, Randall, Michael, Danny and Kenneth Davis, and one sister, Gail Spears. Tommy was the uncle of a host of nieces and nephews and raised one nephew, Nathan Jake Graves of Huntington, as a son. Also, he has two step-daughters; Heather and Samantha whom he raised and loved as his own. Tommy was an exceptional musician and mechanic, and he worked in natural gas fields as a driller. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home by the Rev. Earl Burgess, with visiting hours beginning at 11 a.m. Tommy will then be laid to rest at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, leaving behind a testament of kindness, love, and dedication to his family.
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HOPE SALMONS EADES, formerly from Dunlow, went to be with Her Lord on October 9, 2011. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods, Ky. She was the daughter of Chapman (Chap) H. Salmons and Mary (Maynard) Salmons of Dunlow. She was a faithful member of Hill Top Baptist Church in Pinnacle, NC. Hope was preceded in death by her mother, father, brothers Dorsey and Otis, as well as two nephews Toney Wilson and Dorsey Hallman. She is survived by two sons: Floyd (Nancy) Stroud of King, NC with whom she made her home and Roger (Mabel) Stroud of Flatwoods, KY. Four grandchildren; Kenneth Stroud of Flatwoods, Ky., Veronica Yoshida of Durham, NC, Jeff Stroud of King, NC and April Ellis of Jarrell, Tx. Six great grandchildren, Corey and Trevor Stroud, Donovan and Keria Yoshida, Austin and Rachael Ellis. Also surviving are three sisters; Shirley (Hallman) Perry of Dunlow, Shelda Lovins of Ohio and June (Lawrence) Wilson of Fl. Hope will be missed by a great number of friends, but she heard the call " Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." Matthew 25:24 In lieu of flowers Hope has asked the donations be made to the Cancer Society or the local Hospices center.
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HOPE S. EADES, 86, of King, N.C., formerly of Dunlow, died Oct. 9, 2011. She was a homemaker. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods, Ky. Visitation from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society or a local Hospice center.
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FREEMAN BRANHAM, 71, of Kenova died Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Mr. Branham was born October 2, 1940 in Clifford, Ky. to the late Samuel and Maxie (Dillon) Branham. He is survived by his wife, Emma Jean Branham, children, Donna (Greg) Dean, Robert (Teresa) Branham, Elsie Fry, Wilma (Donald) Lewis, and Terry Branham; grandchildren Beth Ann(Hammer) Blankenship, Dustin Lee (Taylor) Dean, Jennifer, Melissa and Michael Frye, Courtney and Allison Cole, Destiny Marie and Amaya Rhain Branham; great-grandchildren Kyle Blankenship, Emmalee Blankenship, and Maddox Dean. Additional survivors include six brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Branham and Brother Randy Jeffers officiating. Burial will follow in the Branham Family Cemetery in Clifford, Martin County, Ky. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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SHIRLEY MAE DEW CONNOR, 81, of Kenova, W. Va., passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W. Va. Shirley was born November 4, 1929 in Iron Gate, Va. a daughter of the late Lewis H. and Mary F. Helmentola Dew. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova. Shirley was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was a loving wife and mother working in the home caring for the needs of her family. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Loyal E. Connor; son, Lewis W. Connor and two sisters, Thelma Dew Whitmer and Jeanne Dew Thompson. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Sherry M. Connor of Huntington; one brother, Norman Dew; two sisters-in-law, Lillian Conner and Pearl Conner all of Iron Gate, Va.; her God daughter, Mickey Caldwell Sumner; her special caregiver Lori Keyser and special helper, Dara Gorby; three lifelong friends, Lucille Linn, Ann Maeland and Helen Clarke, and she has left behind many special nieces, nephews and friends that were all loved and very close to her heart. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Dock's Creek Cemetery with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Shirley's honor to the Kenova Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 186, Kenova, WV 25530 or the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Rd. Huntington, WV 25702. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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DAVID (BO) ALLEN PERRY, 62, of Fort Gay, passed away on October 9, 2011, at Heritage Center. He was born November 8, 1948 to parents Ray Perry and Bertha Perry Brumfield both deceased. He was the youngest of six children. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Carol Sammons and one brother Jerry Dale Perry. He is survived by his beloved wife De Perry; other survivors include his son by a previous marriage, Chauncey (Heidi) Perry of Burlington, OH. Three brothers; Donnie (Jenny) Perry, Roy (Rokie) Perry, Joe (Charlene) Perry, one sister, Dorothy Nichols, in addition to six grandchildren. He was a member of England Hill Freewill Baptist Church in Catlettsburg under Pastor Willy Mays. Burials was at Bean Cemetery Centerville Road. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at England Hill Freewill Baptist Church in Catlettsburg. Visitation was at 1 p.m. Young Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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SAM EDWARD DIAMOND, 64, of Louisa, went to be with the Lord on Monday. October 10, 2011 at Community Hospice is Ashland, Ky. after a brief illness. Sam was born January 13, 1947 in Louisa, the son of Virginia Prince Diamond of Louisa and the late Edgar J. Diamond. He was preceded in death by his father and mother in law Edd and Roberta Childress Daniels. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Betty Jane Daniels Diamond; one son Thomas Edward Diamond of Hinton, OK, one brother and sister-in- law Danny and Pearlie Diamond of Louisa and two grandchildren; Dustin and Thomas of OK. He is also survived by his special "Sissy" Marilyn Miller and her husband Danny of Louisa and his three nieces; Sabrina Young and husband Tim of, Louisa, Darielle Chapman and husband Tony of Inez and Audreanna Bowen and husband Shawn of Louisa and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly. Sam graduated from Louisa High School in 1964. He was a veteran, having served for four years in the US Air Force as a staff sergeant. He was a member of the national rifle association, Northeastern KY Fish and Game Club, and the UMWA. He began his career as a master electrician at Kentucky Power Company's Big Sandy Plant and in 2004 retired from Marrowbone Development Company in Naugatuck after 25 years of service as an electronic-control tech and plant electrician. He then worked for Allevard-Sogefi and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Visitation will be Thursday, October 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Young Funeral Home in Louisa with the family at 4 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted$ on. Friday, October 14 at 2: p.m. at Young Funeral home: Chapel officiated by the Rev.: Charles Sammons Jr. Burial, will follow at Yatesville Memorial Gardens.
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LEO SMITH, 74, of Wayne, WV, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Elders Roger Maynard and Ivory Williamson. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. He was born October 9, 1937 at Ferguson, WV, a son of the late Wayne and Sadie Matthews Smith. Leo was a retired truck driver for Builders Supply Company and was a member of the Salem United Baptist Church. Two sisters: Opal Smith Walker and Vergie Smith Wallace and seven brothers, Dencil Smith, Charlie Smith, Wayne Smith, Jr., Paul Smith, Jess Smith, Frank Smith and John Smith, also preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Cleo (Norman) Barnes of Birmingham, AL; three sons, William Michael Smith, Tommy Lee (Tammy) Smith, and Donald (Jessica) Smith, all of Wayne; a sister, Effie (Allen, Jr.) Darby of Wayne; a brother, Mitchel (Frankie) Smith of Huntington; six grandchildren, Faith (David) Laughlin, Chris (Heather) Smith, Alicia Smith and companion Nick, Michael Travis Smith, Shyanna Maynard, and Chelsie Mabry; and five great- grandchildren, Makayla Nalley, Hayleigh Nalley, Destiny Laughlin, Gabriel Hammond and Caden Smith. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.
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MARGARET ANN SPEARS WAGNER, 71, of Huntington, W. Va, passed away Monday, October 10, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. She was born April 1, 1940 in Fort Gay, W. Va., a daughter of the late Mary Alice and George Edwards Jr. She was an office manager for State Farm Ins. Co., and was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd L. Wagner. Margaret is survived by her first husband, Howard T. Spears, of Proctorville, Ohio, and three sons; Leslie and Denice Jameson Spears of Huntington, W. Va., David Spears of Huntington, W. Va, and Shawn and Tonya Spears of Louisa, Ky.; a stepdaughter, Debbie and Fred Fillinger of Huntington, W. Va.; a stepson, Gregory Wagner of Huntington, W. Va.; two sisters, Karen and Curtis Robertson of Fort Gay, W. Va., and Mary Lynn and Lindon Smith of Lavalette, W. Va.; 15 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a host of loved ones and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Willie May officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, W. Va., under direction of Young Funeral Home of Louisa, Ky.
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VERNA ELAINE McCANN, 38, of Prichard, WV, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Michael Gridier. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, WV. She was born, July 23, 1973 in Hamilton, OH, a daughter of Roy and Brenda Thompson Jones of New Richmond, OH. Verna was a homemaker. An infant son, Jason Warren McCann preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband, Jeffery W. McCann; three daughters, Ashley, Amanda and Alexcia McCann; a son, Jeffery W. McCann, Jr.; two sisters, Amber Jones and Amy Pars; two brothers, Michael Jones and Allen Nipper and a host of additional family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 pm Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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CHARLOTTE GERTRUDE DIAMOND, 86, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at Best Care in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel. B urial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W. Va. She was born July 3, 1925 in Wayne County, W. Va., a daughter of the late Lee and Mary Adkins. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Carroll Adkins, Lee Adkins, Jr., Tillman Adkins, Herman Adkins and Hiram Adkins, and two sisters, Lola Dee Bowen and Hazel Leffler. Survivors include her husband, James Diamond; three sons and daughters-in-law Stephen T. and Martha Diamond of Wheelerburg, Ohio, Rick L. and Netha Diamond of Bryans Rd., Maryland, and David B. and Belinda Diamond of Chesterfield, Va.; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and a sister, Rilda Egan of Huntington, W. Va. Friends may call from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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DEBORAH ANN ELDRED, 40, of Huntington, WV, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Brother Luther Dingess. Burial will follow at the Matney Cemetery at Fort Gay, WV. She was born October 13, 1970 at Man, WV, a daughter of Catherine Josephine Vincell Blankenship of Wayne and the late Jack Doliver Grimmett. She was a homemaker. A son, Matthew Allen Eldred, grandparents Ira and Mae Vincell and a cousin, Terry Lee Mosley, also preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Eldred of Huntington and Stephanie Simpkins of Wayne; two sons, Karl Eldred of Huntington and Nicholas Eldred of Dunlow; three, sisters, Kathy Simpkins and Michelle Simpkins of Huntington and Carrie Steele of Dunlow; three brothers, Charles (Cassie) Simpkins and Hank Simpkins of Wayne and Curtis Simpkins of Grafton, OH. Friends may call from noon until service time Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.
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JERRY LEE McGUE, 73, of Lesage, W. Va., formerly of Florida, passed away after a short but courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born July 13, 1938, in Huntington, W. Va., a son of the late Herman and Elma McGue. His brother Richard McGue also preceded him in death. Jerry served four years in the U.S. Army and was the owner and stylist of Head Quarters Beauty Salon in Huntington. He leaves behind two sisters, Patricia Timler and her husband Bob of Lesage, and Judy Dean of Prichard, W. Va.; five nephews; two nieces; and many close friends in Florida. Internment will take place at a later date. To honor his memory, donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the McGue family.
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LONNIE JAY THOMPSON, 66, of Genoa, W. Va., went to be with the Lord, Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W. Va. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Wayne, W. Va., with Elders Ivory Williamson, Roger Maynard, Brothers Clifford Napier and David Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens in Wayne, W. Va. He was born on March 31, 1945, in Wayne County, W. Va., a son of Sylvia Thompson of Wayne and the late Frank Thompson. Lonnie was a member of the Salem United Baptist Church, retired from ACF Industries, and Steel Workers Local No. 1652. Survivors include his loving wife, Virginia Sue Thompson of Genoa, W. Va.; one son, David Allen Thompson and wife Melissa of Genoa, W. Va.; three sisters, Janice Winters of Indiana, Wilma Cassidy of Wayne, W. Va., and Bonnie Maynard and husband Raymond of Genoa, W. Va.; one brother, Ronnie Thompson and wife Gerry of Lavalette, W. Va.; and one granddaughter, Kyndall Thompson of Genoa, W. Va., who was the love of his life. Pallbearers will be members of Salem United Baptist Church. Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home.
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ANNA LAURA (PRATT) ADKINS, 78, of Ceredo, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at her home. She was born Oct. 25, 1932, in Ceredo, to the late Luther Martin and Anna Marie (Bolt) Pratt. Mrs. Adkins was a member of the Kenova Church of Christ. She was a retired inspector for Owens-Illinois after 37 years of service. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Ermil Gene Adkins; her daughter, Barbara Jean (Gary) McConnell of Proctorville, Ohio; two sons, Michael R. (Terri Shy) Adkins and Donald Jeffrey Adkins, both of Ceredo. Other survivors include her brothers and sisters, Thelma Edwards, Samuel Pratt, Lorraine Foster, and Luther Pratt Jr.; her grandchildren, Stuart (Natalie) Newman, Paul Newman, Laurie McConell, Gary Bruce McConnell, Nikki (Ethan) Huff, Anna Adkins, Hannah and her mother Robin Adkins; great-grandchildren, Mason Newman, Jada Baucon, Tucker "Tater" Huff, and Wyatt Huff; along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters, Frederick Pratt, Wanda Holton, Margaret Booth and Helen Jobe. The family would like to thank Dr. C. Dewayne Tackett for the care shown to Laura and her family. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. at the Ceredo Kenova Funeral Home with Pastor Rodney Hale and Bro. Joe Pratt officiating. Burial will follow in the Spring Valley Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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BILLIE KATHRYN CRABTREE, 83, of Huntington, W. Va., widow of Ray Crabtree, passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at the Abbey of Remembrance in Woodmere Memorial Park with Rev. Hubert Harvey officiating. Billie was born Feb. 21, 1928, in Wayne County, daughter of the late Ted and Mae Hampton Mays. Billie was a former supervisor in the bookkeeping department with One Valley Bank. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Krista Crabtree of Lavalette, W. Va.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Teddee and Steve Ashworth of High Point, N.C., and Cathy and Randy Wright of Huntington, W. Va.; six grandchildren, Stephanie Shafer, Courtney Spaulding, Todd Ashworth, Amanda Wright, Nolan Wright and Clay Crabtree; and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the Abbey of Remembrance in Woodmere Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the charity of one's choice. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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FREW BERNARD RICE, 72, formerly of Huntington, father of Shaunda Pepita Rice of Huntington died Oct. 16, 2011, in Altamonte Springs, Fla. He was an educator and principal in West Virginia. Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Baldwin Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel, Sanford, Fla. Visitation one hour before service Saturday at the chapel.
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WILLIAM JONATHAN SPARKS, 67, of Louisa went to be with his Lord on Sunday October 16, 2011. Mr. Sparks was born May 13, 1944 in Louisa, Ky. The son of the Late William Darwin and Mary Lou Branham Sparks. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Jeanette Sparks and a sister Janie Sparks Roberts. Mr. Sparks was a retired educator with the Lawrence County School System, where he served for over 30 years as a teacher, vice principal and as principal. Mr. Sparks was a member of the First Baptist Church in Louisa, Ky and has served as Deacon for over 30 years. He was an active Gideon Speaker, counselor at Cornerstone Christian Counseling Center in Louisa, active in the community food pantry, a board member on the Lawrence County Library Board and a member of the Fathers Four Quartet. Survivors include a wife Colin Ruth Johnson Sparks of Louisa, one daughter Elizabeth (David) Hodges of Richmond Ky, one son James William (Amy) Sparks of Louisa, 2 step Daughters, Amy Frazier and Carrie Pack both of Louisa, a sister Martha (Don) Kiser of Hillsboro, Ky, a brother Daniel (Renaye) Sparks of Louisa Ky and six Grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday October 19th at 11 am at the First Baptist Church of Louisa by Rev. Ric Frazier. Burial followed in the Sparks Cemetery in Blaine Ky. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Gideon International and/ or the First Baptist Church of Louisa Building Fund.
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WILLIAM JASON PERRY, 33, of Kermit passed away Monday October 17, 2011 at 12 Pole Creek, Cabwaylingo, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on October 14, 1978 in Logan. He was a son of Albert Perry of Dunlow and Peggy S. Perry of Kermit. He worked for a construction company in Cleveland, OH. William is survived by his parents as well as a fiance; Jennifer Legg of Cleveland as well as a daughter, Samantha Marcum of Lenore; brothers Clayton Perry and Norman Perry both of Breeden and sisters Tessa Perry of Breeden, Rosella Whitt of Marrowbone and Alma Jean Marcum of Kermit. His stepmother Minerva Perry and two step-sisters Crystal Gillman of Kermit and Trina Baoha of Wayne. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends and all who knew him. William's funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Zion Church of Breeden with Philip Stroud officiating. Burial will follow in the General Perry Cemetery of Breeden and visitation will be after 2 p.m. on Wednesdays at the church. Richmon-Callaham Funeral Home, Inez, KY is handling the arrangements of William Jason Perry.
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BRYCE ELIZABETH HAZELETT was born November 10, 1994, at Womens and Childrens Hospital in Charleston, W. Va. She lived in Branchland, W. Va., on October 18, 2011, at 11:58 her mother Kristina Noel Hazelett and father Greg Hazelett called her home to walk hand-in-hand with them. Bryce was 16-years-old, a vibrant, loving, caring young woman who touched many lives. She attended Lincoln County High School where she was a junior, and was surrounded by many friends. Bryce is preceded in death by her father and mother Greg and Kristina Hazelett and grandparents Margaret and Dallas Hazelett. She leaves behind one sister, Hanna Marie Hazelett, two brothers, Dallas Gregory Hazelett and Beau Michael Soliben and step-parents Alica and Robert Russell, all of Branchland; grandparents Willa and Tennis Price of Ranger, W. Va., Allen A. Adkins of Branchland, Mike and Bernice Cottrill of Cross Lanes, W. Va.; step-grandmother, Rita Russell of Wayne, W. Va.; aunt Bethany Price of Huntington, W. Va.; aunt and uncle Dillard and Paula Price of Huntington; aunt Michele McDaniel of Poca, W. Va.; aunt Alicia Adkins of Branchland; aunt and uncle Theresa and Bill Merritt of Cleveland, Ohio; special friends and cousins, Brandon and Andrea Pritchard of Branchland; numerous cousins, great-aunts, great-uncles and friends that loved her dearly and know that because she gave the gift of life to others her legacy will live on. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Sunday, October 23, 2011, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va. Burial will follow in Watson Cemetery, Branchland. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. All donations are to go to the funeral home.
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MILLIE FERGUSON ASBURY, 87, of Dunlow, W.Va., left this life to join her husband, Curtis, in Heaven on October 18, 2011. She entered this world on April 24, 1924, one of 10 blessings to parents Noah Ferguson and Ollie Browning Ferguson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by four brothers Checker Ferguson, Fletcher Ferguson, Eugene Ferguson and Noah Ferguson Jr.; two sisters, Ida Pearl Meade and Irene Asbury. Surviving siblings include Virginia Hogg and Reba Hankins of Michigan and Sarah Hankins of Tennessee. She married her soul mate, Curtis Asbury, in 1939. They cherished each other for 72 years. They were graced with two loving sons, Elijah Ronald Asbury and Michael Lee Asbury. In 1960-1970, she owned and operated The Parkway Restaurant at the entrance to Cabwaylingo State Park in Wayne County, W.Va. She also established Asbury's Grocery in Dunlow, W.Va., where she devoted 52 years to serving her community. She loved her community as she loved her family. Throughout the years, she became known as everyone's "Mammie." She remained with us for approximately three months following the death of her beloved Curt. She leaves behind two sons, Ronnie Asbury and wife Doris, and Mike Asbury; three grandchildren, Rhonda Asbury Clovis and husband Matthew, Melissa Asbury Cagigas, and James "Jimmy" Asbury; three great-grandchildren, Sarah Blackburn and husband Jeff, Rachel Doss and husband Todd, and John Cagigas; as well as one great- great-grandchild, Elijah Wade Blackburn. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2011, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Emanuel Ferguson, Gid Marcum, Jesse Allen and Ted Asbury officiating. Burial will follow at the Asbury Cemetery in Dunlow, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family would like to recognize Wayne County Community Services and Dignity Hospice for their assistance. Additionally, Amanda Clay, Millie Cox and Millie Jane Parish were faithful companions. Special regards to her loving granddaughter Rhonda and husband Matt for providing constant care and devotion in honoring her final days. As her son Ronnie wrote to her on Mother's Day: "The sun will always shine on you, and the wind will always blow on your back and carry you through the rest of your life, we could not have had a greater "Mammie"."
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MARY IRENE MILUM, 75, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011, in the St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home with Rev. Patrick Elliott officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Mary was born June 1, 1936, in Logan County, a daughter of the late John and Della Mallory Chapman. Mary was a retired LPN having worked at the Huntington VA Hospital and was a member of the Ladies Auxilary. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Franklin Milum, son Delbert Allen Messer, sister Letha Thompson, niece Sandra Young and best friend Julia Bolen. Survivors include her ex-husband Delbert Messer of Man, W. Va.; son Randall K. Messer of Huntington, W. Va.; daughter Connie Messer Lafferty of Huntington, W. Va.; brother Marvin Douglas Chapman of Wayne, W.Va.; step-son James G. Milum of Huntington, W. Va.; three step-daughters Jamie Sue Townsend of Milton, W. Va., Lisa Dawn Milum of Kenova, W. Va., and Cheryl Denise Fields of Huntington, W. Va.; sister-in-law Sharon Rae Sowards of Kenova, W. Va.; grandson Joshua Allen Messer of Florida, several additional grandchildren and a special niece Deanna Hurley of Cyclone, W. Va. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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NORMAN E. ARTHUR, 80, of East Lynn, W. Va., left this world for his heavenly home Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder John Duncan. Burial will follow at Ramsey Cemetery, East Lynn, W. Va. He was born October 23, 1930, in Cabell County, W. Va., a son of the late Brady and Bertha Arthur. He was a card carrying member of the Bricklayers Local No. 5 for 61 years as well as the Carpenters Local No. 302 for 40 years. His wife of 51 years, Pauline Arthur, also preceded him in death, along with three brothers, Jesse, Verlin and Irvin Arthur. Survivors include his best friend for more than 20 years, Candis Ramsey; four sons, Dennis Arthur and wife, Betty, Ron Arthur and wife, Rhonda, David Arthur and wife, Barbie, Norman Arthur, II and wife, Mary; three daughters, Theresa Hodges, Paula Boblett, Tammy Miller and husband, Scott; twenty-three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three very special friends, Joann Starling, Pat Stidham and Andi Budai; a very special hunting camp friend, Kenny Weyer; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W. Va.
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BRANDI NICOLE MOORE WELLMAN, 26, of Huntington, W. Va., passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Temple Church, Huntington, by Pastor Chuck Lawrence. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W. Va. She was born January 25, 1985 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Randy and Katrinka Lynn Ward Moore. Brandi was a data entry clerk for Bell Optical of Kenova. Additional survivors include a daughter Katrinka Michelle Wellman; brother Jeremy Keith Moore; maternal grandmother Carol H. Ward Lawrence and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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MRS. LORA LUCILLE LEDBETTER passed away peacefully on October 24, 2011 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington, W. Va. She was born December 18, 1931 in Kiahsville, W. Va., to Ernest and Dova Queen. They have preceded her in passing, along with her sisters Alice Marie Queen of Kiahsville and Alma Faye Queen of Ashland, Ky., and brothers Bobby (Doris) Queen of Huntington and Ersel Queen of Kiahsville. She is survived by siblings Disal (Barbara) Queen of Kenova, W. Va., Kenneth (JoAnn) Queen of Painesville, Ohio, Leonard (Carolyn) Queen of Kiahsville, Lester (Gladys) Queen of Mentor, Ohio, Nila (Donald) Irby of Lavalette, W.Va., Glenna (Roy) Blankenship of Prichard, W. Va., and Velma (Chuck) Stidard of Parma, Ohio. As the oldest child of 12, she loved all of the many nieces and nephews of her siblings so very much. She graduated from Wayne High School in 1949 and entered into Marshall University. She later met and married Robert L. Ledbetter, and recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. In addition to being survived by her husband, she leaves behind her son Dale (Dinah) Ledbetter of Ceredo, W.Va., and Lisa (Greg) Shuler of Barboursville, W. Va. She was blessed with grandchildren Nicole (Jimmy) Parker of Huntington, Keith Bailey of Barboursville, and Mikah Ledbetter of Barboursville. She gave all of her love to them and provided special care to Mikah throughout her life to ensure her special needs were met. In the past few years, her immediate family grew again with the birth of two beautiful great-grandchildren Alexandria "Dria" Dayle Parker and Slayden "Shooter" Cole Patrick Parker, both of Huntington. Geoffrey Shuler of Charleston, W. Va., Parker Shuler of Lexington, Ky., Carissa Shuler of Huntington, Z. Raymond Shuler of Charleston and Ziah Shuler of Barboursville, became an additional part of her family upon her daughter's marriage. Her love for God was expressed daily through her life as a faithful member of the Church of Christ, Cannonsburg, Ky. Services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Minister Mike Fyffe officiating. Committal will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Heartfelt appreciation is expressed to the Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wayne, W.Va., for providing loving care and compassion for her last few years of life as a resident, and the support given to her family. Our hearts are also grateful to Hospice of Huntington. Their care allowed for a peaceful goodbye. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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RUTH JONES, age 84, of Pembroke, Va., died Monday, October 24, 2011, at Heritage Hall. She was born in West Virginia on May 23, 1927, to the late John Edward and Minnie Smith Wyer. She was also preceded in in death by her husband, Billy James Jones; a daughter, Karen Lee Arnold; and a son, John Edward Jones. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kitty and Robert Devereaux of Pembroke; beloved daughter-in-law Nicole Jones, of Florida; five grandchildren, Shelley and Annette Devereaux, Jackie Semmens and husband John, and Jacob and Julie Jones. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2011, in the Jones Cemetery, East Lynn, W. Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday evening with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va.
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ROBERT F. DYER, age 77, formerly of Portsmouth, OH and Cove Gap , W. Va. , passed away in New Boston, MI on October 25, 2011. Robert was the son of the late, Herbert and Edna (Manns) Dyer and the grandson of Samuel Dyer, Angeline (Kraft) Dyer, and Melroy Manns, all of the Cove Gap area. He is survived by his son, Scott (Hailie) Dyer, daughters Lesa (Jody) Nielsen and Tara (Bryan) Geresy. He was the proud grandfather of Shannon, Lindsay, Jessie, Zackary, Hannah, April, Sabrina, Adam, Kyleigh, Marissa, Heron and Samuel. He was the great grandfather of Landon, Logan and Sophia. He is also survived by Linda Dyer, Karen Glenn and several loving nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his sisters, Lois and Jean. Bo.4 served his country as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He then went to work for the Great Lakes Steel Corporation, in Wyandotte, MI where he retired after 34 years. He was an avid outdoors- man who enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with friends at his cherished cabin in Lewiston, MI. He was a humble man who was a never ending source of pride to his family. He will be missed. Funeral was Friday, 10:30 AM, at Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, (next to Michigan Memorial Park) 30895 Huron River Dr., Huron Twp., (734) 783-2646. Interment was in Michigan Memorial Park.
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VIOLET MARIE EGNOR, 88, of Wayne, W. Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2011, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne with Pastor Amos Simmons and Pastor Ray Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W. Va. She was born on March 25, 1923, in Wayne, a daughter to the late Charles Nelson and Willa Lawson Adkins. She was a retired seamstress for Imperial Bedding. A brother, Asa Nelson, sister Myrtle Ramey and two half-sisters Kizzee Adkins and Virginia Rowe also preceded her in death. Survivors include one son John D. Egnor and wife Pam of Wayne, a brother Eugene Adkins and wife Genevieve of Huntington, W. Va.; three grandchildren Stephanie Ross and husband Bryan of Huntington, John D. Egnor II and wife Samantha and James Egnor and girlfriend Tori Booten, all of Wayne; four great-grandchildren, Blaine and Mason Taylor; Draven and Jaden Egnor; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2011, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.
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JAMES H. KIRK, 85, of Louisa passed away on October 27, 2011. He was a retired signal maintainer for C&O Railroad. He is preceded in death by his wife Betsey Pope Kirk and his parents Henry Kirk and Marinda Herald Kirk and two sons; Gary W. Kirk and Joey L. Kirk. He is survived by three daughters; Daphene (John) Goble of Louisa, Charlene (Dan) Moriarty of Lexington, and Joyce (Steve) Goble of Louisa; two sons Phillip (Barbara) Kirk of Inez and Charles (Ruth) Kirk of Louisa in addition to 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 2 p.m. at New Friendship United Baptist Church with Elder John Goble and Phillip Kirk officiating. Burial will follow at the Yates-Pope Cemetery in Louisa.
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MILLARD ROBERTSON, 92, of Kenova, W. Va., died Thursday, October 27, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W. Va. He was born December 29, 1918, in Wayne County, W. Va., a son of the late Johnson and Tennessee Smith Robertson. He was retired from Corbin Limited. Millard was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II, and a member of American Legion Post #93 Kenova, whose honor guard will conduct military graveside rites. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lillian Hodge Robertson; one son James Michael Robertson, one sister Alice Shannon and two brothers Virgil and Frank Robertson. He is survived by three daughters, Betty Jean Thompson of Virginia Beach, Va., Rhonda Lynn (Steve) Bunyan of Kenova and his special daughter, Brenda Sue Robertson whom he cared for and devoted his life to; a special granddaughter, who cared for him through his illness, Amber (Scott) Nolan; a special grandson, Shawn Smith; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren; three sisters, Irene Maynard of Beaver, Ohio, Gladys Brown of Kenova and Mary Solly of Shreveport, La., and one brother, Willie Robertson of Kenova. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2011, with Pastor William Luther Holley officiating, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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BRYAN LEE OSBURN, 54, of Lexington, Ky., went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 29, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W. Va., by Pastor Randy Osburn. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. He was born, May 30, 1957, in Huntington, W. Va., a son of Ernestine Schumann Stanley Osburn and the late Harold Lee Osburn. Bryan was a Fayette County, Kentucky, schoolteacher. Additional survivors include his loving wife Joan Cottle Osburn; a son Caleb Osburn of Richmond, Ky.; two step-daughters, Sara Evans Surles and husband Matt of Katy, Texas and Carolyn Evans White and husband Mike of Kirksville, Ky.; two step-sons, Tom Evans and wife Crystal of Paris, Ky., and Scott Evans of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Pam Gearhart and husband Robert of Boonesboro, Md., and Tamara Dunkle and husband Chris of Lavalette, W. Va.; a brother Randy Osburn and wife Donna of Lavalette, W. Va.; seven grandchildren and a host of additional family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2011, in the Trinity Room Door 5 at the St. Luke United Methodist Church in Lexington, Ky., and from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to ALS Association Kentucky Chapter - 2807 Amsterdam Rd., Villa Hills, KY 41017.
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DOLLY ESTER (CHAFIN) CLARKSON, 74, of Ceredo, died Saturday, October 29, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born April 19, 1937, in Hode (Martin County), Ky., to the late Marion and Carrie (Horn) Chafin. Mrs. Clarkson was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ceredo. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Clarence H. Clarkson; two sons, Mark (Becky) Clarkson and Charles Clarkson. Other survivors include grandchildren, Ryan Kay (Matt) Skeens and Jordan Rae Clarkson; along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sister, Charles Chafin, Donnie Chafin, James Chafin, Shirlen Chafin, Walden Chafin, Richard Chafin, Noah Chafin and Geraldine Chafin Burnette. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Ceredo, with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating. Burial will follow in the Crescent Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the church. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donation to the Hospice of Huntington. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.
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BILLY RAY DOSS, 81, of Wayne died Oct. 31, 2011. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m Friday at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, Grayson, Ky. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements.

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