"Don't tell God how big the storm is, Tell the storm how big your God is." BARBARA J. POWERS, 67, of Lavalette, W. Va., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Celebration of life will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Carol McKay officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Lyle Powers. Barbara is the daughter of Maria Perry and the late Alva Perry. She was born on Nov. 23, 1943, in Baltimore, Md. Her family returned to Wayne, where she was raised. She was a 1961 graduate of Wayne High School and a graduate of Marshall University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She was a member of the Lavalette United Methodist Church, often serving as a lay leader. She was also a member of the Lavalette Woman's Club and the Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Sorority for female educators. In addition, she worked with Habitat for Humanity. Barbara enjoyed painting and drawing, especially with the Praise Painters. She retired from the Wayne County Board of Education with over 25 years of teaching experience at Lavalette Elementary, Wayne Middle and Wayne Elementary. Additional survivors include three children, Mike Powers and his wife Christine of Huntington, Sara Stapleton and husband Doug of Huntington, and April Adkins and husband Mark of Williamstown, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Samantha "Sammi Jo" and Elizabeth "Ellie" Stapleton, Kyle Powers, and Mason and Sophia Adkins; one sister, Susan Borneman of Minneapolis, Minn.; and one brother, Jeff Perry of Huntington, W. Va.; along with several nieces and nephews, and a host of close friends. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Arvinder Bir and his staff, Vicki Hemlapp, Dr. Gary Patton and the entire Oncology Department at St. Mary's Medical Center for their dedication, care and compassion over this past year. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lavalette United Methodist Church or the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Friends may call 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home in Wayne.
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CLYDE TAYLOR FIFE, 37, of Huntington, passed away on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jerome Whitfield. Burial will follow at the Lowes Cemetery, Wayne, W. Va. Clyde was born on Dec. 29, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Clyde Muncy and the late Brenda Fife. Clyde was active in the West Youth Football League. He is survived by his sons and daughters, Clyde Fife Jr., Danny and Dallas Meade, Brenda Fife and Courtney Meade; six brothers and sister-in-law, Jeff Muncy, Jesse and Melissa Fife, Troy and Ronnie Beckelheimer, Carlos Brumfield and Stacy Basenback; five sisters, Vanessa Crawford, Tasha Slone, Dana Meadows, Brittany Beckelheimer and Joanna Hammond; 24 nieces and nephews, Austin, Joshua, Braxton, Peyton, Andrew, Melissa, Timothy, Jordan, Jeff, Gracie, Carlos, Clay, Justin, Aiden, Devon, Shane, Courtney, Katlin, Levi, John, Ashton, Tori, Dustin and Mycah; two aunts and uncle, Coretta and Loretta, and Orville Lee; and one cousin, Etta. Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolence may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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BLANCHE IRENE MASSIE, 96, of Prichard passed away on November 4, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents Benjamin Bellomy and Rosetta Ellis Bellomy in addition to her husband Homer Bell Massie and a son Homer G. Massie. She is survived by four daughters; Joyce Jeffers of East Palestine, Ohio, Christine Jeffers of Leetonia, Ohio, Barbara Hardin of Prichard, and Lynn Williamson of Prichard, three sons Freddie Massie of Prichard, Dennis Massie of Prichard and Richard Massie of Prichard, one brother Ben Bellomy of Ohio in addition to 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were scheduled for Monday November 7, at 2 p.m. at Young's Chapel. Burial followed in the Massie Cemetery in Billups Gap Fort Gay, WV.
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ELFREDA ALICE ZIMMERMAN, 59, of Kenova died Saturday, November 5, 2011, at the Heritage Center in Huntington. She was born December 17, 1951, in Huntington to the late Harry Sr. and Ruby Mooney Zimmerman. Mrs. Zimmerman is survived by her children Tim Clark, Tammy Clark and Michael Clark, along with a brother Harry Zimmerman Jr. Additional survivors include her grandchildren Darion Whitt, Gabriel Whitt, Isabella Clark, and Olivia Clark along with a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com
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ACIE CHARLES McCOY, 83, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 13, 1928, in Wayne County, W. Va., a son of Blandon and Bessie Qualls McCoy. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Owedia Mae Slone McCoy; and his special friend, Anna Cummings. He was retired from the Huntington State Hospital. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, James M. and Donna McCoy, and Darrell McCoy and Tammy Taylor, all of Huntington; three grandchildren, James Daniel McCoy of Huntington, Melissa Mullens and her husband Jason Mullens of Kenova, and Donald Moore of Huntington; and three great-grandchildren, Makaylah Harrison and Jase Mullens of Kenova, and Abigail Moore of New Haven, W.Va. Friends may visit 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, and after his request was to be cremated. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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ROSE MARIE CHAFFINS, 67, of Ceredo, W. Va., wife of Glen Roger Chaffins, passed away Nov. 5, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, after a struggle with Alzheimer's. She was born May 26, 1944, the daughter of the late Madelyn and Clyde Howell. In addition to her parents, a nephew, Matthew Beaty, preceded her in death. She graduated from Huntington High and was retired from the Wayne County Board of Education as a secretary at Ceredo Elementary at the time of her retirement. She also leaves behind her children, Gary Steele and wife Debbie of Barboursville, Jana Hatten and husband Sean of Jacksonville, Fla., and Michelle McCallister and husband Mark of Barboursville, W. Va. In addition, she leaves behind her stepchildren, Kathy Bradach and husband Steve of Minnesota, Lenny Chaffins and wife Paula of Virginia, and Cheryl Chaffins of Huntington. She also leaves behind her sisters, Barbara Holbrook and the late Sam Holbrook, Linda Beaty and husband Harold, both of Huntington; and a brother and sister-in-law, Robert K. and Teresa Chaffins of Richmond, Ky. She also leaves 10 grandchildren that she adored, Zachary Steele and fiance Laura Mader, Ashley and Emiley Hatten, Madelyn and Mason McCallister, Jason and Tessa Eavenson, Hannah Bradach, Zachary and Megan Chaffins; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, special cousins-in-law, Jerry and Wanda Chaffins; and close friends. The family would like to thank Lakin Hospital, Pt. Pleasant, W.Va., for all of the wonderful care during her stay and the loving and caring staff at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington during her short stay. Donations may be made to the Hospice House or Alzheimer's Research in her name. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at Chapman's Mortuary with Minister John Holland officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends may call 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington. Condolences may be made to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
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ESTELLE WILLIAMSON CRUM of Bull Creek, Crum, W. Va., passed away Nov. 5, 2011, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 16, 1922, a daughter of James and Lucinda Salmons Williamson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert D. Crum; son, Delmas Ronald Crum; grandson, Christopher Crum; sister, Reba Williamson Ramey; brothers, Roy Williamson, Walter Williamson, Clifton Williamson, Cecil Williamson and Cullie Williamson. Estelle was a devout Christian. She was a faithful member of the Silver Creek United Baptist Church in Crum W.Va., having joined that church on Sept. 25, 1939. Estelle is survived by special brother, James and Mary Williamson; children, John and Patricia Crum Smith, Eldon and Ora Lee Gillman Crum, Cecil and Lois Waller Crum, Chester and Blitta Lowery Crum; daughter-in-law, Louise and Lelon Williamson; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Lowella, Benny, Benji and Sarah Dillon, Denise, Greg, Lakin, Kelsey and Jarin Hall, Rebecca, Mark and Kenzye Muncie, Eldon Crum Jr. and Nevaeh Crum, Justin, Crystal, Raegen, Haleigh and Chase Crum, Matthew, Jeneva Addison and Hannah Crum, Mackie and Timmy Williams, Del, Rebecca, Hunter and Cody Crum, Cecil Crum Jr., Jessica, Devon, Dustin and Jacey Crum; step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren, Jay, Diana, Wesley and Little Wesley Smith, Amy, Mason and Andrew Herring, Beth and Norah Campbell, Stephanie Smith, Mike and Katrina Smith, Mike and Haven Dillon, and Missy and Hud Harmon; and 45 nieces and nephews. Estelle was well-loved and respected by many in the community, and especially by her in-laws, the Crum family. She loved reading her Bible and spending time with family and friends. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Eldon Crum Jr., Justin Crum, Matthew Crum, Del Crum, Cecil Crum Jr., Benny Dillon, Greg Hall and Mark Muncie. Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at 5 p.m. for family and 6 p.m. for friends at the Silver Creek United Baptist Church in Crum. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at the church with burial at the Crum Family Cemetery, Bull Creek, Crum, W.Va.
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AMY LYNN HARMON BOSTER, 40 of Huntington, WV passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at her residence. A memorial service will be conducted at Westmoreland Baptist Church on Friday,November 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. by Rev. Kevin Howerton and Dr. C. J. Adkins. Amy was born December 18, 1970 in Huntington, WV a daughter of John Fred Harmon II and Ramah Howerton Harmon. Preceding her in death was her paternal grandfather, John Fred Harmon. She is survived by two sons, Sean Michael Boster, Aaron Christopher Boster and one daughter Kellie Elizabeth Boster all of Huntington. In addition, two brothers, John (Jay) William Harmon of Columbus, OH, Robert Christopher Harmon, MD, Ph.D and his wife Vanessa Daisy Lee, MD of Charlottesville, VA; maternal grandparents, William B. and Betty Lee Howerton and paternal grandmother, Anna Mae Harmon all of Huntington also survive her. Four uncles and their wives; Stephen E. Howerton, DDS and his wife Cathy; David Keith Howerton and his wife Cheryl all of Huntington, Rev. Kevin Gene Howerton and his wife Sue of Princeton, WV; and Paul Jordan Harmon and his wife Terry of Elkins, WV. A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, one niece and seven nephews survive her as well. Reger Funeral Hone is in charge of arrangements.
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DONNA ELLEN BURNS JOHNSON, 55, of Hurricane, WV passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Teays Valley Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Wayne, WV. Donna was born on April 10, 1956 in Charleston, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents: Paul Randolph & Dorothy Virginia Burns and her niece, Christie Marie Bowling. Survivors include husband: Larry Johnson; a son Larry Joseph Johnson and wife Christine of Columbus, Ohio; a daughter Tamika Renee and husband Sam Jin of South Korea; a sister Cynthia and husband Roger Stanley of Hurricane; two brothers Paul Steven Burns and Michael Burns all of Koeburn, Va; brother in law: William Johnson of Fort Gay, 6 Grandchildren & numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
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ROBERT RAY "BUCKY" HOLLEY JR., of Louisa passed away Monday, November 7, 2011 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. Robert was born on May 20, 1977 in Columbus, OH, the son of Robert Ray Holley Sr. and Carolyn Moore Holley. He was an assembly line operator for Allevard Springs/SO GEFI USA. Survivors include a wife, Melissa Scolpini Holley of Louisa, KY; 3 sons, Anthony Courtney of Louisa, KY, Justin Courtney of Louisa, KY, and Robert Ray Holley III of Louisa, KY; a daughter, Anna Marie Holley of Louisa, KY; a sister, Elizabeth (Tim) Ann Martin of Louisa, KY; a maternal grandmother, Virginia Moore Priode of Fallsburg, KY; a niece, Holly Ann Martin; a nephew, Tyler Wayne Martin. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, November, 12, 2011 at 2:00pm at Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Yatesville Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6:00pm on Friday, November, 11, 2011. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.
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DAVID LEE ESLICK, 53, of Fort Gay, W. Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 7, 2011. Survivors include his wife Tenia Marcum Eslick, daughters Jennifer and Leann Eslick, and granddaughter Lyndsay Damron, all of Fort Gay; his mother Jannivee Eslick Copley and step-father Jesse Copley of Dunlow, W. Va.; brother James Allen (Wanda) Eslick and sister Connie (Johnny) Hundley of Dunlow, W. Va.; sisters Billie (Don) Browning and Sara (Grover) Copley of Fort Gay, W. Va.; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. David was preceded in death by his father James Louis Eslick, maternal grandparents Nathan and Sarah Perry, nephew Johnny Howard Hundley Jr., two uncles Henry and Allen Perry and a dear cousin and friend Russell Perry, all of Dunlow, W. Va. David was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his wife, daughters, granddaughter, family and friends. His most cherished friends include Joe and Bernice Maynard and Jerry and Julie Maynard, all of Wayne, W. Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W. Va., with Pastor Glen Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the William Perry Cemetery on Perry Ridge in Dunlow, W. Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home. The family would like to send a special Thank you to the staff at Kings Daughters Medical Center for all there help at David's time of need. "Gone but will remain in our hearts and will never be forgotten"
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EDNA MARIE YOUNG, 79, formerly of Kenova, W. Va., passed away Monday, November 7, 2011, in the Terrace at Fleming Island in Fleming Island, Florida. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Interment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville, W. Va. Edna was born September 26, 1932, in Huntington, W. Va., a daughter of the late Joseph Ned and Goldie Marie Bocook Elkins. She was a retired bank teller from the First National Bank of Kenova and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova. Besides her parents, Edna was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Herman Clifford Young and daughter-in-law Nancy Young. Survivors include one son Danny L. Young and one grandson Brandon Young, both of Middleburg, Florida. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Thursday, November 10, 2011, at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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DONALD ELBA "DONNIE" HALE, 51, of Huntington, W. Va., died Monday, November 7, 2011, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W. Va., with Brother Pat Elliott officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. He was born December 31, 1959, in Huntington, a son of Vella Perry Hale of Huntington and the late Elba Hale. Donnie was the owner of H&H Construction Company. His paternal grandparents, Jenks and Perlina Isaacs Hale and his maternal grandparents, Lucian and Georgia Maynard Perry, also preceded him in death. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, Devon Keith Hale and Virgil Nathan Hale, both of Huntington, a granddaughter, Abigail Hale, several aunts and uncles and a special friend, Ray Johnson. Pallbearers will be Ray Johnson, Gary Jones, Keith Jones, John Barrett, Dwayne Tackett and Ben Porter. Friends may call from noon until service time Friday at Morris Funeral Home. He will be sadly missed by those who knew him.
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ROBERT LEE EPLIN, 54, of Branchland, W. Va., passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2011, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Johnny Jackson. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery, Wayne. He was born September 6, 1957, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Howard and Mary McSweeney Eplin. He is survived by his wife, Tina Purdy Eplin; one daughter, Melissa Drown, of North Port, Fla.; two sons, Robert Eplin Jr. of Nokomis, Fla., and David Eplin of Venice, Fla.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Nancy Eplin of Englewood, Fla., and Ronald and Cheryl Eplin of Wayne; five grandchildren, Timothy, Kellyann, Xander, Robbi and Binaca. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.
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ROBERTA F. FREEMAN, 78, of South Point, Ohio, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W. Va. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2011, at Greenlawn Cemetery, Burlington, Ohio. Burial will follow. Roberta was born March 13, 1933, in Fort Gay, W.Va., and was a descendant of the McCoy family, linked to the Hatfields and McCoys. She was retired as manager from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Credit Union after serving over 30 years. Roberta was preceded in death by her father Carl Wellman; her mother Frankie McCoy Wellman McKeehan; and her step-mother Lois Wellman. She is survived by her husband Donald Freeman; three children, Michael L. Freeman, Donna Mroczko and Jane Snodgrass; six grandchildren, Chrisha, Krista, Joshua, Rachel, Shana and Michael; four step-grandchildren, Jim, Kathy, Eddie and Judy; two great-grandchildren; eight great- step-grandchildren; one sister, Grace Sturgeon; and one brother, Danny Wellman. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2011, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.schneidergriffin.com.
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REV. GALLIE ISAAC SR., 94, of Louisa went to be with his Lord on Tuesday November 8, 2011. Gallie was born February 13, 1917 in Louisa, the son of the late Martin and Nancy Jane Compton Isaac. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years Helen Liesegang Isaac who died in 2009, a son Billy Joe Isaac who died in 1983, four brothers Elmer, Mart, Tom,and Jeff; and three sisters, Luttie Wellman, Minni Schomburg, and Emma L Roberts. On July 10, 1943 Gallie became a ordained minister, founding Isaac Park Church in 1968 and Wilson Chapel Church the following year. He served as Lawrence County Livestock Inspector from 1949 thru 1962 being elected Lawrence County Court Clerk in 1962 serving to 1976. Gallie is survived by three daughters Anna (Jim) Sellards, Martha Smith, and Lois (Lee) Webb all of Louisa; three sons Gallie Isaac Jr., Charles (Joy) Isaac, and Bobby (Geneva) Isaac also of Louisa; twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Revs. Clifford Austin and Mack Ray Cyrus on Saturday November 12th at 1:00 pm at the Isaac Park Church. Burial will follow in the Isaac Park Cemetery. Friends may call after 5:00 pm Friday at the Isaac Park Church. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson Funeral Home.
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JENNIFER CARROLL ADKINS, 33, of Kenova, WV passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Russell Watts officiating. Burial will follow at the Wilson Cemetery, Billy's Branch. She was born on September 4, 1978 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Deborah Carroll and the late Wesley Carroll. Jennifer was a housewife and a mother. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by two grandfathers: Jacob Wolfe and Bill Carroll and one grandmother Mae Wolfe. Surviving is her loving husband: LeeRoy Adkins, a daughter Jaden Adkins, mother Deborah Carroll, a brother Wesley Jacob Carroll and her grandmother Inez Carroll. Jennifer was also survived by many Aunts & Uncles and a host's of friends. Friends may call from noon until 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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CHARLES R SPREACKER, 78, of Wayne County passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Preacher Richard Fluty and Rev. Dan Spreacker. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Charles was born April 30, 1933, in Wayne County, W.Va., the son of the late Arlen and Georgia Fortner Spreacker. He was also preceded in death by his wife Lida Pinson Spreacker and one sister Charlotte Perdue. Charles is survived by two daughters Henrietta Spreacker and Charlene McCloud both of Huntington: three grandchildren Anthony McCloud, Marie Wellman and Jonathan McCloud, all of Huntington: five great-grandchildren Bailey Wellman, Tyler Wellman, Haylie McCloud, Gregory Bessing and Jaycob Napier; two brothers and a sister-in-law Richard Spreacker of South Point, Ohio, Burle and Lynette Spreacker of Proctorville, Ohio; one sister Joyce Whitmore of Huntington and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to send a special thank you to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House staff. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2011, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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FRANKLIN "FRANKIE" DELANO ROOSEVELT VANCE, JR., 45, of Branchland, W. Va. died November 11, 2011. Frankie was born June 29, 1966 in Branchland, a son of Franklin (Roosevelt) Vance, Sr. and Bonnie (Bob) Lunsford. He leaves behind his two children, Brittany Nichole Vance and fiance Brandon Cooper and son Brandon Tyler Vance, at home; his companion Benita (Benny) Bailey and her children Andrea Bailey and David (Bubbo) Bailey, grandchildren Carly, Trenton, Titus, and Dillon. Also surviving are four sisters: Janet (John) Smith, Becky (Lucian) Adkins, Marie (Charlie) Elliott, and Melissa (Greg) Bryant; three brothers: John (Jennifer) Vance, Scott Eastham, and Elvis Lambert; several nieces, nephews, and friends too numerous to mention. Visitation was held Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Liberty Baptist Church, Branchland after 6 p.m. Services will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 2 p.m. with Elder Vernon Perry and Brother David Vance officiating. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery, Branchland. McGhee-Handley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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VIRGINIA KAY STEELE, 33, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, November 11, 2011 at her home. She was born June 9, 1978 in Huntington, W. Va., and was a homemaker. Her grandparents, Fred and Lona Steele, preceded her in death along with one uncle, Bobby Steele. She is survived by her father, Avery Steele and his wife Patricia of Wayne; one sister, Melissa Watts and her husband Paul of Genoa; one brother, James D. Steele and his wife Freda of Huntington; one niece, Brandy Nicole Skeens; and two nephews, Dale Allen Watts and Paul Davis Watts. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Harold Pelfrey officiating. Burials followed in the Skeens Cemetery.
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WILFORD NAPIER, 66, of Fort Gay, passed away Friday, November 11, 2011 at his home. He was born July 6, 1945 in Jolo, WV, a son of the late Elzie and Ella Napier. He was a construction worker for Early Construction Co. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Thelma Lynne Frazier of Fort Gay, two daughters; Teresa Lynne (Roger Dale) Finley, Lisa Michelle (Dennis Arthur) Ransbottom all of Fort Gay,; three sons; Christopher Carl (Sharon) Napier, Jackie Allen (Tammy Sue) Napier, Able Tosh Napier, all of Fort Gay; four sisters, Anna Jean O'Brien, Joyce Marie Wellman, both of Fort Gay, Janice Branham and Effie Steele both of Louisa; two brothers, Willis Napier and Wilkie Napier, both of Fort Gay. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Greg Caudill officiating. Burial will follow at the Napier Cemetery in Fort Gay. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Young Funeral Home in Louisa.
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God's faithful servant, BETTY LORINE BARRY RAKES of Kenova, W. Va., age 74, wife of Ted Rakes, went to be with her Savior, Nov. 12, 2011. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Betty was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church. Betty is preceded in death by parents, Alden and Felma Barry of Sidney, Ohio; two brothers, Charles and David Barry; and one sister, Patty Cox. She was born Aug. 25, 1937, in Gallia County, Ohio. Betty is survived by her children, Debbie Rakes Methax of Kenova, W.Va., Jeff (Stacie) Rakes of Proctorville, Ohio, Scott (Tonya) Rakes of Corinth, Texas; four grandchildren, Jimmy (Lisa) Methax, Jamey Methax, Zachery Rakes, Isaac Rakes; three great-grandchildren, Bailey Swanson, Mackenzie Methax, Joshua Methax; several nieces and nephews, and many cherished friends. Betty was a member of the Marcum Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Ceredo, W.Va. Visitation will be held at Kenova United Methodist Church, Monday, Nov. 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Services will be held at Kenova United Methodist Church, Tuesday, Nov. 15, beginning at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jim Richards officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to the Kenova United Methodist Building Fund at 503 15th St., Kenova, WV 25530. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.rollinsfh.com.
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JAMES ROY CORNS, 92, of Ceredo, W. Va., passed away Monday, November 14, 2011, in Heartland of Riverview Nursing Home. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, November 17, 2011, at the Ceredo Church of Christ with Minister David Roach officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. James was born January 11, 1919, in Crum, W. Va.. a son of the late William Riley and Nannie Wiley Corns. He was a retired telegraph operator from the CSX Railroad. James was a member of the Ceredo Church of Christ ,where he served as an Elder for over 50 years. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during WW II. Besides his parents, James was preceded in death by the love of his life for 66 years, his wife Lucille Hammond Corns. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law Jimmie and Diane Corns of Ceredo, W. Va., and David and Karen Corns of Huntington, W. Va.; one granddaughter and her husband Mandy Brumfield (Craig) of Kenova, W. Va.; one grandson and his wife Michael Corns (Sara) of Palatine, Ill.; seven great-grandchildren Colton, Chloe, Keelie and Kohen Brumfield and Abby, Cara and William Corns and one sister Beulah Casdorph of Charleston, W. Va. Friends may call two hours prior to the service Thursday at the church. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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MARJORIE "MARGIE" NAPIER ALLEN, 58, of Wayne, W. Va., died Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elders Roger Maynard and Ivory Williamson, and Brother Bruce Finley. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W. Va. She was born May 30, 1953, in Stiltner, W. Va., a daughter of the late Oscar and Myrtle Clark Napier. Margie was a secretary for Eye Care Inc. for 28 years and was a member of the Salem United Baptist Church. Her brother-in-law Hobert Smith also preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband, John Charles Allen; son John Nicholas Allen of Wayne; four sisters, Frankie Smith and husband Mitchell of Huntington, Mildred Smith of Lavalette, Easter Thompson and husband Sam of Genoa, Darlene Wallace and husband Jakie of Wayne; two brothers, Herbert Napier and wife Sally, Clayton Napier and wife Delcie, all of Lavalette; three grandchildren, Grace, Paisley and John Nicholas; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends including one special friend, Karen Osburn. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to Salem United Baptist Church, c/o Walter Finley, 4420 16th Street Road, Huntington, WV 25701.
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RUBY HAUSBACH, 82 of Angola Indiana (Formerly of Butler, IN). Date of Death: November 18, 2011. Place of Death: Northern Lakes Nursing Center, Angola, IN. She was born January 15, 1929 in Wayne County, West Virginia to Benjamin & Lutie (Copley) Harvey, they preceded her in death. She was a retired shipping clerk from Commercial Shearing, Butler, IN. Memberships: Formerly lived in Wayne County, West Virginia, and moved to Indiana in 1962. She lived at Butler, Indiana, before moving to Lake James, Angola, IN. She was a former member of the Butler Eagles Lodge, she enjoyed camping, gardening, and her pet dog "snuggles". Survivors: One Daughter: Bettye & John Crawford, Fremont, IN. Two Grandchildren: Randy & Kelli Houser, Fremont, IN. Stephanie Houser, Angola, IN. Two great-grandchildren: Jonathan Watkins, Fort Wayne, IN and Jericho VanAllen, Angola, IN. Special Niece: Catherine Watts, Wayne, WV. She is preceded in death by Parents, six sisters and six brothers. Funeral service were scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday November 21, 2011 at Beams Funeral Home Fremont, IN. Lakeside Cemetery, Fremont, IN. Memorials: To the donors choice. Condolences may be sent online to www. beamsfuneralhome.com
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GARNET LYNN GARTIN, 57, went to be with her Lord on Saturday evening November 19, 2011 following a brief illness. Garnet was born October 30, 1954 in Louisa, KY, the daughter of the late Donald and Emily Hall Hewlett. She was a seamstress with Cintas. Survivors include a daughter Mortisha Pack of Genoa, WV, a son Keith Gartin of Louisa, four sisters Donna Vanhook of Cynthiana, KY, Emily Ratliff and Dorothy Moore both of Louisa, Vicki Hogston of Fairmont, GA; two brothers Jack Hewlett of Catlettsburg, KY and Eddie Hewlett of Webbville, KY.; five grandchildren, Jesse and Austin Ratliff and Christopher, Jonathan, and James Gartin. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday November 22, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Wilson Funeral Home by Bro. Tommy Kitts and Bro. Glen Robinson. Burial followed in the Hewlett Cemetery at Fallsburg, KY. Friends may call after 6:00 pm Monday at Wilson Funeral Home. Online Condolences may be made at www.timeformemory.com/wilson
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MARGARET ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON, 67, of Wayne, W. Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 20, 2011. She was born March 5, 1944 in Keyrock, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Elizabeth Laxton. One daughter, Gujuan Conley also preceded her in death. She leaves behind her husband of 36 years, Neil Williamson; one son, Jerry Toppins and Jennifer Gosley of Morgantown, W. Va.; one brother, James Laxton and his wife Cathy of Lynco, W. Va.; three sisters, Rosie Parsley and her husband Raymond of El Mirage, Ariz., Jean Pisano and her husband Marty of Westerville, N.Y., and Ruth Wescott of Hampton, Va.; step-daughter Kelly Maynard and her family of Amherstdale, W. Va.; lifelong friends, Noni Bishop and Danny of Lynco, W. Va.; and a host of nieces and nephews too numerous to mention. Private burial will be held for family at Greasy Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow, W. Va. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Williamson family.
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JAMES DOUGLAS BALDWIN, 69 of Dayton, OH, died Sunday, November 20, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens. He was born, March 24, 1942 in Greenbrier County, WV, a son of Mary Lois Scott Baldwin and the late Phillip Bentley Baldwin. James was a retired Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist for Miami Valley Regional Transit Authority. Additional survivors include his loving wife, Loretta Bunch Baldwin; two sons, Glen Baldwin and wife, Selda, Michael Baldwin and wife, Michelle, all of Dayton, OH; a sister, Phyllis LeBlanc of Chillicothe, OH; a brother, Lacy Baldwin and wife, Janet of Gallipolis, OH, seven grandchildren, Brandon Baldwin, Bradley Baldwin, Jonathan Baldwin, Aaron Baldwin, Ethan Baldwin, Jacqueline Baldwin and Sarah Baldwin. The Family will receive friends from noon to service time Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.
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LEONARD C. RIGGS, 92, of Genoa, WV, died Sunday, November 20, 2011 at his residence. A memorial service will be conducted 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 30, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Randy Osburn. A dinner will follow at the Hopewell Methodist Church on Joel's Branch Road in Genoa, WV. He was born December 5, 1918 in Wayne County, WV, a son of the late Solomon Kenneth Riggs and Arkansas Trent Riggs. Leonard was a Christian by faith and attended the Hopewell Methodist Church. He was a retired journeyman carpenter and was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran. His wife, Ella Mae Riggs preceded him in death, along with seven sisters, Ethel, Amanda, Emily, Nora, Adaline, Myrtle and Dorothy; three brothers, Ruben, Earl and Kenneth. Survivors include three daughters, Saundra Ann Stacy, Linda Marlene Riggs, both of California, Carol June Riggs of Genoa, WV; a son, Jason Leo Riggs of Genoa, WV; a sister, Ruth Skeens of Batavia, OH; six grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren and a host of friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV, 25709.
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SHEREE LEE DAWSON, 53, of Kenova, W. Va., died Monday, November 21, 2011, at her home. She was born November 24, 1957, in Huntington, W. Va., to the late Charles Richard and Kathryn Brooks Dawson. She attended Ceredo-Kenova High School. Before she became ill, Sheree attended the Ceredo Congregational Church. She is survived by her beloved sister and brother-in-law Kathy and Steve Johnson; her devoted brother Rick Dawson; two nieces and one nephew-in-law, Kristin and Jeff Sanders and Ashlee Johnson, all of Kenova; one aunt Helen Napier of Clarksburg, W.Va.; two great-nephews Christopher and Benjamin Sanders of Kenova; a special cousin Linda Milum; and a host of other family. Heaven has a new angel today and she will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 25, 2011, from noon to 1 p.m., at which time the funeral service will begin with Rev. Scott Byard officiating, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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JAY C. TOPPINS, 83, of Chapmanville, WV, passed away on November 22, 2011 at Boone Nursing Home. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 25, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV. Jay was born on September 5, 1928 and is the son of the late Henry and Sarah Nelson Toppins. Jay is preceded in death by seven brothers, Dewey Toppins, Curney Toppins, Willford Toppins, Willard Toppins, Wilburn Toppins, Carlie Toppins, and Ersel Toppins; four sisters, Shirley Toppins Williamson, Winnie Toppins Webb, Erie Toppins Webb, and Dora Toppins Woolsey. He is survived and missed by his loving wife of eight years, Linda Grimmett Toppins; a son, Jefferson Jay Toppins of Arlington, TX; three grandchildren, Sarah, Daniel and Joshua; a great-grandson, Levi; best friend, Judy Hensley; and his 13 month caregiver, Kathy Trejo. Jay is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until time of service on Friday, November 25, 2011.
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PAUL HENRY WARD, 75, of Lavalette, W. Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Paul was a retired supervisor with Marshal University and a veteran of the Korean War. Paul was born on February 29, 1936, in Wayne County, W. Va., the son of the late Virgil Bert and Donna Unioe Workman Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Williams Ward; a daughter Martha Gail Blakley and four brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Paul H. Ward Jr. and Lisa Ward of Lavalette, W.Va.; two daughters Joyce May Jenkins of Huntington and Donna Jean Ward of California; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a special nephew: Terry J. Ward. Friends may call from noon until service time Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home.
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GLENN BERNARD RIGGS, 86, of Fort Gay, W. Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, November 24, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W. Va., by Brother Tony Perry. Burial will follow at the Riggs Family Cemetery, Fort Gay. He was born December 24, 1924, at Wayne, a son of the late Brady and Hattie Dawson Riggs. Glenn was a retired welder for W&S Welding was a Deacon of the Greenbriar Baptist Church for over 60 years. He was also preceded in death by a brother James Robert Riggs. Survivors include his devoted and loving wife of 67 years, Janice Barker Riggs; a daughter Joyce Sammons of Proctorville, Ohio; a son Rodney (Christine) Riggs of Fort Gay; two sisters, Atha Christian of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Wanda Davis of South Point, Ohio; a brother Brady Riggs Jr. of Wayne; three granddaughters Stacie (J.B.) Perry of Fort Gay, Brittany Sammons of South Point, Ohio, and Amy (Harvey) Marcum of Fort Gay; five great-grandsons Cole Perry, Jacob Perry, Braxton Marcum, Peyton Marcum and Carmelo Sammons. He will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.
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PANSY J. ADKINS TABOR, wife and companion of Danny Tabor of Dunlow, W. Va. went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 25, 2011. She was born September 26, 1936 in Logan County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Elva and Wetzel Adkins. One daughter, Avenell Harvey also preceded her in death, along with two sisters, Shirley Adkins of Kenova, W. Va., and Christine Lambert of Brush Creek; and three brothers, Tester Adkins of Wayne, Mitchell Adkins, and Delmar Adkins of Ranger. Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Danny Tabor, who loved her very much; three sisters, Kesslene Prolow and husband Ed of Milton, W. Va., Marie Burress of West Hamlin, and Norma June McCoy of Kenova; two brothers, Walter Adkins of Kenova, and James L. Adkins and wife Linda of Wayne; two sons, Walter Adkins and Donald Ray Adkins, both of Dunlow; very special daughter, Linda Pearl Adkins of Dunlow, who helped take care of her. Also surviving are three stepsons, David Lynn Tabor, Paul Ray Tabor, and Duane Edward Tabor; one step-granddaughter, Jasimine Danielle Tabor, all of Wayne; good friend Frances Tabor of Wayne; two brothers-in-law, Ronald Tabor of Big Creek, and Carlton Ray Tabor and his wife Betty of Garrett's Creek; special friends Sara and Roy Matthew of Dunlow; Kathey and Charlie Adkins of Dunlow, and Brandy Anderson and her daughter Gebby. Pansy was of Pentecostal faith and a member of Milton Highlawn Church of God, the members of which were so generous during her time of need. She loved her Lord and Savior as well as all her friends and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her family. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Marcum officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
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MICHAEL THURMAN MEACHEM, 22, of Ceredo, W. Va., passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011, in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W. Va. He was born May 11, 1989, in Huntington, son of Mike and Charlotte Meachem of Proctorville, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters Ashley and Jackie Meachem; maternal grandparents Charles and Bonnie Dennison; and several aunts, uncles and cousins of Proctorville and Chesapeake, Ohio. He was an employee of G. C. Services Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, December 1, 2011, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Gordon Simpson. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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JAMES H. JORDAN, 76, of Fort Gay passed away on November 28, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents Milton and Polly Jordan. He is survived by six sisters: Louise Fugitt of Louisa, Victoria Jordan of Webbville, Ky., Nora Ramsey of Fort Gay, Ome Caudill of Fort Gay, Bertha Lundsford of Fort Gay and Elsie Ward of Fort Gay; three brothers: Willie Jordan of Fort Gay, Robert Jordan of Fort Gay and Milton Bartram of Ohio. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, November 30, at 2 p.m. at the graveside officiated by Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus and burial will follow in the Jordan Cemetery, Fort Gay. Visitation will be 10-1 p.m. at Young Funeral Home Chapel.
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IRENE MAYNARD, 97, of Bo Bo Road, Beaver, OH passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice. She was born Feb. 10, 1914 in Wayne, WV, a daughter of the late Johnson and Tennessee (Smith) Robertson. On February 17, 1933, she was united in marriage to Clyde Maynard who preceded her in death December 14, 2002. She was a homemaker and a member of Paul's Chapel United Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons; Robert(Ann) Maynard of Sommersville, WV, Ronnie (Janet) Maynard of Beaver, Otis (Lenora ) Maynard of Jackson, four daughters; Jo Ann (Tommy) Wallace of Beaver, Phyllis (Ron) Clark and Bonnie (Ty) Cramer both of Upper Sandusky, Myrtle (Grover) Tackett of Omega, two sisters; Gladys Brown of WV, Mary Solvia of LA, one brother; Willie Robertson of WV, 26 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and 25 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons; Julius, Autis, and Clyde Jr, three brothers; Millard Robertson, Virgil Robertson and Frank Robertson. Funeral services are planned for 11 A.M. Friday at Paul's Chapel United Baptist Church, SR 776 Jackson, OH. Burial will follow in Paul's Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cox Funeral Home in Beaver, Thursday 4-8 P.M.
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SYLVIA LUCILLE PERRY, age 98, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2011 at 1:10 am at Yorkland Park Care Center. Preceded in death by husband, Homer B. Perry; sons, Gene Wetzel Perry, Charles Samuel Perry; 5 sisters; 1 brother. Survived by son, Norman Lynn (Kay Hill) Perry; 6 grandsons; 1 granddaughter; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. Sylvia taught school on Stonecoal Creek in the 50's. She lived on Perry Ridge and at Stepptown on and off for many years as she raised a family. She was a very inspirational person with her friends and family. She will be greatly missed. Arrangements by EVANS FUNERAL HOME 4171 E. Livingston Ave.
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ALEXANDRA LEIGH THOMPSON, 17, of Genoa, WV, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Tom Kitts. Burial will follow at Thompson Cemetery. She was born September 7,1994 in Canton, OH, a daughter of James W. Thompson and Clintona Dawn Pertee Thompson of Genoa, WV. Alexandra attended Sunday school while living in Canton, OH and was a Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Zelma and Jay Pertee, John and Charlene Thompson, and Edith Snodgrass, along with a cousin, Justin Kurjian. Additional survivors include her sister, Madison Rose Thompson and brother, Michael Shane Thompson of Genoa, WV, and a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until service time at Morris Funeral Home.
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GREY MAYNARD of Wilmington, N.C., formerly of Kenova, W. Va., died Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was born October 11, 1924, in Kenova, son of the late Julian Maynard and Isadore Dyer Maynard, and was preceded in death by Eileen, his wife of 57 years. Grey was a graduate of Pikeville (Ky.) High School and Huntington Business College. Mr. Maynard was veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Iran for most of his military service. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after working in various clerical capacities. In 1953, he helped organize the first Little League baseball program in Ceredo-Kenova, serving as the league's initial Vice President. Before moving to North Carolina, Grey was a member of the Kenova United Methodist Church, where he held many church offices. He was past member of the Kenova Floodwall Board. He helped to formulate the current government charter for the town of Kenova, and for a number of years was the official scorekeeper for the C-K High School basketball team. Surviving is his son Rev. Randy Maynard and wife Cindy of Hampstead, N.C., grandsons Mitchell Maynard of Raleigh, N.C., and Marshall Maynard of Cincinnati, Ohio; special nieces Marcia Billups of Chatham, Ohio and Maxine Jenkins of Huntington, W.Va.; and a special nephew Ron Lester of Kenova. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 5, 2011, at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington, W.Va. Memorials may be made to the Kenova United Methodist Church, 503 15th St., Kenova, WV 25530. Arrangements by Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel. Condolences may be made to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
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A celebration of life and the homegoing of ETHEL ADAMS ELLIS-HALE, 90, of Huntington, W. Va., will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Greg Wells. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, W. Va. She was born Aug. 7, 1921, in Premier, W. Va., the daughter of the late Avery Astor and Brook Rife Adams. She was preceded in death by her first husband of over 50 years, Roy Augustus Ellis; one sister, Ruth Adams Thompson Harrell; three brothers, Robert Earl, David Hurdle and Herman Boone Adams. Ethel graduated from Welch High School in 1940. After moving to Wayne, W. Va., in the early 1950s she was employed by the Wayne Gas Company and later worked at the Wayne County News, where she became known as "Windy Ellis" through her weekly column "Round about Town." After retiring from the newspaper, she worked at the Department of Welfare in Wayne County. Throughout her life, Ethel was an avid reader. Also, writing poetry was second nature to her. Many of her poems and stories were published. At the age of 88, she wrote the story of her life, which can be read online at www.ethelellis.blogspot.com. She was a faithful member of Trinity Chapel and was truly loved by her church family. Survivors include her loving husband of 14 years, Jackie Hale; two sons, Roy-Astor "Corky" Ellis and wife Paulette, Jeffery Lane Ellis and wife Margaret; two stepchildren, Sandra Stephens and husband Mike, Mark Hale and wife Peggy; three grandchildren, Sara Simpson and husband Phil, Tom Ellis and wife Stephanie, Jenny Gue and husband Justin; four step-grandchildren, Sarah Damron and husband Jared, Kristen Stephens, Matthew and Rebekah Hale. She was the proud great-grandmother of nine -- Zachary and Molly Simpson, Nathan, Bradley and Avery Ellis, Bella and Emma Gue, Andrew and Lauren Damron; along with a very special 4-year-old friend, Molly Blankenship. She had many nieces and nephews whom she loved and kept in touch with until her brief illness. Ethel will always be remembered for her captivating smile. She deeply appreciated EVERY visitor, doctor, nurse, caregiver and aide as she always repaid them with a big smile and thank you. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709, or Trinity Chapel, Eighth Street Road, Huntington, WV 25701. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
BERTHA MAE COMBS, 75, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2011. She was born November 10, 1936 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Otto and Lillie Perdue Pauley. One brother, Harold Pauley also preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband, Jack Combs; three daughters, Glenna Davis and her husband Robert of Huntington, Jackie Hall and her husband Jack of Wayne, and Jenny Combs of North Carolina; one son, Jr. Combs and his wife Rhonda of Wayne; four grandchildren, Ronnie Combs, Crystal Adkins, Lillie Sloan, all of Wayne, and Kayla Davis of Huntington; and eight great-grandchildren, Nathan, Shane, Jonathon, Sierra, Katelyn, Ashley, Matthew, and Blaine. Also surviving are two sisters, Jennie Robinson and Glenna Cline, both of Wayne; and two brothers, Frank Pauley, and Howard Pauley and his wife Charlene, all of Florida. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Otto Pauley Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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