NANCY K. WELLS, 82, of Huntington. Passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Hill crest Cemetery, Kenova, WV Nancy was born on August 25, 1929 in Colton, Ohio the daughter of the late Earl Kasee and Josephine Lambert. She was preceded in death by her brother and sister: Vernon Kasee and Roxabel Musik She is survived by her daughter and son in law: Teresa and Ronald Lowe, two granddaughters, three great-grandchildren and one brother; Kenneth Lasee and a sister; Lola Clark There will be no visitation Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

MARLENE CAUDILL, 73, of Louisa, Ky, died April 1, 2012 after a sudden illness. Born Dec. 27, 1938 in Louisa, Ky. a daughter of the late Bob and Maggie Vance York, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ted Caudill who passed away in 2005. She was a retired nurse at JJ Jordan Geriatric Center and a member of the Lighthouse Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Pam Tackett, Paintsville, Ky., three sons; Ted Caudill, Houston, Tx., Tim Caudill, Louisa, Ky., and Greg Caudill, Clifford, Ky., two sisters; Betty Isaac, Louisa, Ky., Tinie Rittenberry, Cleveland, Ohio, three brothers; Paul York, Louisa, Ky., Herman York and Steve York, Cleveland, nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday April 4, 2012 at Young Funeral Chapel, Louisa, Ky. with Rev. Jim Bevins officiating. Burial will follow at Fairchild-Lemaster Cemetery, Louisa, Ky. under the direction of Young Funeral Home. Visitation will be 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Young Funeral Chapel with family gathering at 11:00 a.m.

NANCY MAE MARCUM, 70, of Fort Gay, died April 3, 2012, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was a retired custodian from the Wayne County Board of Education. Funeral service will be noon Friday, Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington; committal at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Webb Cemetery, Fort Gay. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Donations may be made to help with final expenses. www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

ALMA JEAN YORK, age 78, of Louisa died Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Community Hospice Care Center of Ashland, KY. Alma was born June 24, 1933 in Dingess, WV. She is the daughter of the late George and the late Anna (Pack) Mullins. She was a retired cook for the Pic Pac and Louisa Foodland. She is survived by two daughters: Lucille Chapman of Louisa, KY, Barbara Lawson of Rogerville, TN and four sons: Buddy Moore of Louisa, KY, Ricky Moore of Louisa, KY, Eddie Moore of Louisa, KY, Mke York of Louisa, KY; four sisters: Jessie Oliger of Jackson, OH, Joyce Young of Webbville, KY, Judy Chaney of Louisa, KY, Zola Young of Louisa, KY and one brother: James Pack of Louisa, KY; She also has eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. 6 Step Grandchildren. Preceded in death by her sisters, Velma Robinett, and Barbara Ethridge. The funeral was held 11:00 am on Monday, April 9 at Wilson Funeral Home. Burial was in Chapman Cemetery, Louisa. Calling hours were Sunday, April 8 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Wilson Funeral Home.

MICHAEL DAVID SMITH, 46, of Dunlow, W.Va. was called home by his Heavenly Father, Friday, April 6, 2012. He was born March 31, 1966, a son of the late Winfred and Esther Keaton Smith. Michael was the lead singer and pianist for Deliverance Ministries in Dunlow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Winfred Lee Smith, two brothers-in-law, David Trueblood and David Woodward, and his father-in-law and best friend, Ermal Brewer. He is survived by his loving wife, Marsha Smith, three daughters, Candace Smith of Huntington, W.Va., Abby Smith and Samantha Smith, both of Dunlow; three sons, Cody Smith of Huntington, Gary Smith and Levi Smith, both of Dunlow; four sisters, Cindy Trueblood of Al., Jane Miller and her husband Bill, also of Al., Shirley Lambert of Ky, and Rose Woodward, of Mi.; one brother, Paul Smith and his wife, Jean, of Mi.; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. The family would like to give special thanks to the 6th floor oncology staff of St. Mary’s Medical Center as well as the staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services were conducted 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial followed at McClellan Crum Cemetery, Dunlow. Friends called from noon until service time at the funeral home

GLENN ROBERT BOOTH, 85, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away peacefully Friday, April 6, 2012, at Huntington Hospice House following a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted noon Monday, April 9, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Jake Steele. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. He was born Sept. 14, 1926, in Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late Randolph and Ida Jane Booth. Glenn was a seaman 1st class in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He owned several businesses, which included Booth Brothers Hardware, Wayne, W.Va., Frisch's Big Boy, Marietta, Ohio, Tradewell Super Market, Huntington, W.Va., and Stewart's Drive-In, Chesapeake, Ohio. Glenn had a great love of learning, nature, flying, golfing, and especially for his family and friends. His grandson, Robert Michael "Tucker" Medcalf, also preceded him in death; along with his former wife, Karen Booth; a son, Scott Booth; four brothers, Roy, John, Randolph, Arthur; sisters, Thelma, Ardella, Bertha, Estelle. Survivors include his former wife, Jean Sowards; three sons, Greg Booth and wife Terri of Huntington, W.Va., Phillip Booth and wife Debbie of Burbank, Calif., Jeff Booth of Huntington, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Joshua Booth and wife Debbie, Carri Medcalf and husband Brad, Adam Booth and Leah Booth; four great-grandchildren, Savannah and Brianna Booth, Hudson and McClellen Medcalf; two brothers, Carl Booth and wife Kathleen of Dayton, Ohio, Earl Booth and wife Wilma Jean of Lavalette, W.Va.; many very special nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Michelle Richardson Heckman and Michael Richardson. Thanks to Ed Allen and all of his friends at Sugarwood. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington.

CONNIE MAE MAYNARD CISCO, 69, of Kingsland, Ga., formerly of Kenova, W.Va., died Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, Ga. Connie was born on October 3, 1942, in Cabell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ervin and Bernice Wellman Maynard. She was a homemaker and a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. Connie is survived by her husband Winfield Cisco; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Mark Everett Cisco of Spring Hill, Tenn., and David Winfield and Rhiannon Cisco of Whitehouse, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Hunter, Ryan, Abby, Mark David and Madison; one brother and sister-in-law Gary and Mary Maynard of Shelbyville, Ky.; two nephews, Chad Maynard of Frisco, Texas and Brad Maynard of Decatur, Ill.; one very special aunt, who was more like a sister, Carol Cisco and her husband Chilton of Kingsland, Ga., an aunt Wanda Wellman of Kenova; an uncle Bill and Glenna Wellman of Kenova and a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2012, at the funeral home, with Rev. Randall Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

DOROTHY MARCUM FINLEY, 91, of Dunlow, W.Va., died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Madison Park in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Fairmount United Baptist Church in Dunlow, W.Va. Burial will follow at Marcum Cemetery. She was born March 11, 1921, in McAndrews, Ky., a daughter of the late William Anderson Marcum and Martha Esther Smith Marcum. Dorothy was a homemaker and member of the Turkey Creek Church. Her first husband, Edward Hodge, and second husband, Phil Finley, also preceded her in death; along with a son, James Hodge; two sisters, Bonnie Marcum and Inis Copley; and four brothers, Glenn, Ernest, Frank and Roy Lee Marcum. Survivors include four daughters, Della Ferrell and husband Gordon of Random Lake, Wis., Gladys Perry and husband Walter of Louisa, Ky., Debbie Carroll and husband Greg of Louisa, Ky., Mary Beckett and husband Johnny of Dunlow, W.Va.; a son, Charles Hodge and wife Kristi of Circleville, Ohio; three sisters, Eunice Copley, Ruth Marcum and Janice Maynard, all of Dunlow, W.Va.; two brothers, Harvey Marcum and wife Ruby of Cool Ridge, W.Va., Quitin Marcum and wife Elizabeth of Cleveland, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Carol Hodge of Lake City, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., and one hour prior to services at the church. The family would like to thank Wayne County Community Service, Hospice of Huntington and especially Madison Park.

On April 8, 2012, JAMES LARRY CHRISTIAN, known to many as Mr. C., left this world to go on the next with Christ. Larry was born in Logan, West Virginia, on October 24, 1948. Larry suffered from polio at a very young age. However, he never let the disease slow him down or deter him from success. He graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in 1966. While attending there, he had to crawl up three flights of stairs each day but never complained. In 1970, he graduated from Marshall University which he attended on an academic scholarship. He taught at Buffalo Middle and High School for 30 years. He coached soccer and boys and girls basketball. While teaching he was awarded a research grant from NASA. He loved the students that he taught over the years and was endearingly referred to as Mr. C. He reached out to students including those in financial need and made sure that they had the resources to participate in sporting activities and extracurricular events. He is remembered by many for taking students on fishing trips to Beech Fork Lake and going beyond the call of duty to help his students. He loved the men and women who served our country and gave generously to Wounded Warriors and also to St. Jude's Cancer Research Hospital. He was survived by his sister Sandra Kay Midkiff, his niece Jane Joseph and his nephews Teddy and Michael Midkiff. He will be greatly missed but always remembered in our hearts. We will say our final farewell to James (Uncle Larry) (Mr. C.) Christian on April 21, 2012 at noon at the beach and picnic area of Beech Fork Lake. All those wishing to attend are welcome.

MAXINE BLATT, 78, of Huntington, wife of Charles Blatt, passed away Sunday April 8, 2012, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Dr. Ricky Ray and Father Jim Sobus. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne County, W.Va. She was born May 3, 1933 in Cabell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Maxi and Gaynell Ball Midkiff. She was a homemaker. Additional survivors include a daughter and son-in-law Mindy and Greg Turner of Huntington; two sons and daughters-in-law Randy and Rhonda Blatt and Scott and Brooke Blatt, all of Huntington; six grandchildren and their spouses Jeremy and Mallory Watts, Sarah and Kevin Day, Brittany and Tylor Jones, Alex Blatt, Kaitlin Blatt and Josh Blatt; two great-grandchildren Dexter Jones and Noah Jones; three brothers and sisters-in-law Bob and Wanda Midkiff of Wayne, W.Va., Keith and Polley Midkiff and Ernie and Frances Midkiff, all of Huntington, and other special people in her life, Lucille and Donna Easthon, Doralene and Frank Dowis, Sue, Andy and Kendall Budd, Christy Kloc and family, Ronnie and Denise and family, and several other close friends. Friends may call from 11 a.m. Wednesday until service time at Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

JAMES KEVIN McCOY, formerly known as Kevin Looney, 51, of Kenova, passed away Sunday April 8, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at noon on Friday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Paul Ray Farley. Burial followed in Mayo Cemetery, Wayne County, WV. He was born May 5, 1960, a son of James Vestal Looney of Kenova, WV and Loraine Scott Looney of South Point, Ohio. He was the owner and operator of J and J Convenient Mart in Catlettsburg, KY. James was also a member of the National Guard Reserves. In addition to his parents he is survived by his daughter Jill Looney of Bridgeport, WV; Meryle Looney of Kenova; brother Greg Looney of Huntington; two sisters Pamela Looney of South Point and Jamie Dolen of Ironton, Ohio. Friends called from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. The Veterans Honor Guard of American Legion Post 16 of Huntington conducted military graveside rites. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. Contributions may be made to the Huntington City Mission or the Bridgeport United Methodist Church, 251 Worthington Dr., Bridgeport, WV 26330.

WANDA “TOMMI” BAILEY ADKINS, 61, of Huntington, WV died Sunday April 8, 2012 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Huntington, WV. She was born June 28, 1950 in Grayson, KY a daughter of the late Sherman and Nola Griffith McWain. Tommi was retired from Corbin LTD where she had worked as a seamstress. She was a member of the Living Waters Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Norman “Ray” Bailey; one daughter, Kathy Marie Bailey; one sister, Agnes Hable and one brother, Robert McWain. She is survived by her husband, Jack Adkins; one son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Angelia Bailey of Kenova; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Jackie and Dottie Adkins of Huntington; one stepdaughter, Judy Adkins of Utah; one sister, Opal Marshall of Catlettsburg, KY; two brothers, Donald McWain of Catlettsburg and Buster McWain of Lexington, KY; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Funeral services were conducted at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 with Rev. Truman Maynard officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com

JAMES HARLEN "JIM" BOOTON, 72, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, April 9, 2012, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Bob Talbert. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. He was born May 7, 1939 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Harlan and Letha Ferguson Booton. Jim currently held office as the Wayne County Clerk, was the owner of Booton Realty and Lavalette Mini Storage and former owner of Queen's Store in Wayne. He was also a former Wayne County Commissioner, served as a board member for many organizations including past President of The Tri-State Airport Authority, a former board member of Stepping Stones, Wayne County Community Services, Wayne County Economic Development and also served on the Wayne County Advisory Board for Hospice of Huntington. He was also a member of the Mays Chapel United Methodist Church, was a Gideon and member of the IOOF Huntington Lodge, and the Wayne Masonic Lodge #18 AF&AM. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Avenell Estep Booton; one daughter Kimberly Pauley of Lavalette; one son Todd Booton and wife Melinda of Lavalette; five grandchildren, J.B. Justice, Heath Booton, Mark Justice, Canaan Booton, Hannah Pauley; and a host of additional family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington.

BRENDA KAY COOPER, 56, of Lavalette, WV, formerly of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday April 10, 2012 with her family by her side at home. She was born February 20, 1956 in Huntington, WV to Ida Pearl Blanchard Lester of Proctorville, Ohio and the late Robert Lawrence Blanchard. She was also preceded in death by a brother Danny Ray Blanchard. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two sons Frederick III (Lisa) Cooper of Proctorville, and Robert Jason Cooper of Proctorville, Ohio; one daughter Natasha (Shane) Frasher of Wayne, WV; three grandchildren Breanna, Braydon and Brody; one brother Edward H. Lester Jr. of Circleville, Ohio; two very close friends Jamie Baugh and Jean Cooper; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog and partner in crime Chico. The family would to extend a special thank you to Dr. Kimmey, St. Mary’s Infusion Center and Hospice of Huntington. Funeral service was conducted 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012 at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio by Jamie Baugh. Burial followed in McClellan-Crum Cemetery, Wayne County, WV. Visitation was held 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012 at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

DONALD M. MARCUM, 84, of Mansfield made his journey to his heavenly home Thursday, April 12, 2012 at his home after an extended illness. Don was born November 14, 1927 in Wilsondale, WV to Walter and Amanda Marcum. Don was a WWII veteran serving in the Pacific American Campaign, was a past Grand Knight and 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #4448, and 4th Degree member of Father Clemmon Falter Council. He was a member of St. Mary of the Snows Catholic Church where he was a choir member for 40 years. Don retired after 31 years from General Motors. He enjoyed time with his family, gardening and playing with his grandchildren. Donald was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and rarely missed a game. He also enjoyed singing and music all his life and his deep, bass voice will be missed by all who enjoyed listening to him sing throughout his life. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Katherine E. (Nolen) Marcum; son, Donald L. Marcum (Moni Massa); daughter, Kathleen E. (Jeffrey) Eby; six grandsons, Benjamin, Sam, Daniel, Joshua, Jared and Jonah; three granddaughters, Christina, Meagan and Amanda; five great-grandchildren, Caitlyn, Justin, Lauren, Xavier and Abram; two brothers, Robert Marcum of Mansfield and Rosco (Juanita) Marcum of East Lake, OH; a sister, Deloris Faye (Kenneth) Brain of Mansfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his daughter, Peggy Marcum; granddaughter, Sara Ruth; parents; six brothers, Jarvey, Willis, Jennings, Walter Jr., Darryl and Franklin; and two sisters, Ernestine and Herma Louise. Friends visited from 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield. A Mass of Christian Burial was recited at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary of the Snows Catholic Church. Burial in Mansfield Cemetery followed with military honors by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Squad. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary of the Snows Catholic Church, 1630 Ashland Road, Mansfield, OH 44905 or Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1050 Dauch Drive, Ashland, OH 44805.

ERIA SMITH PACK, 97, of Lavalette, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 13, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 16, 2012, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Elders Tommy Damron, Glen Kiah Williamson and Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow at the Sally Smith Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. She was born on May 17, 1914, to the late Billie Smith and Peggy (Ray) Smith Damron. Eria was a homemaker and was a member of the Philadelphia United Baptist Church in Lavalette, W.Va. She enjoyed quilting and gardening. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Franklin Pack; son, William Lafe Pack; two infants, Paul Joseph Pack and Mollie Jean Pack; one infant grandson and 10 siblings. Survivors include her children, Loreta Wallace (Limuel) of Wayne, W.Va., Merrill Pack (Fay) of Spencer, Ohio, Lola Finnell (John, deceased) of Brunswick, Ohio, Deloris Robertson of Rittman, Ohio, Bruce Pack (Judy) of Ceredo, W.Va.. Peggy Wallace (Aley, deceased) of Marshallville, Ohio, Bonnie Sue Brown of Huntington, W.Va., Janice Riley (Danny) of South Point, Ohio, Brenda Maynard (Lee) of Crown City, Ohio, Marvin Pack (Shelley) of Sterling, Ohio, Wayne Douglas Pack (Marti) of Kitts Hill, Ohio, Richard Pack (Darla) of Barboursville, W.Va., Vera Wynema Stiltner (Doug) of Wayne, W.Va., and daughter-in-law Marlene Pack Thompson of Wayne, W.Va. She is also survived by eight siblings, Sam Damron, Ida Napier, Mollie Maynard, Opal Pope, Orville Damron, Darrell Damron, Wilmer Damron and Tommy Damron; 39 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her dear friends, John and Virginia Phipps of Marshallville, Ohio. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2012, at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

CURTIS STALEY SR., 91, of Huntington, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 13, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church by Pastor Tim Jayne and Pastor Kim Stone. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. He was born March 7, 1921, in Wayne County, W. Va., the son of the late Willie and Martha Hutchinson Staley. He was a veteran of World War II and a devoted member of Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church. He was a farmer and carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Staley, two sisters, three brothers, seven brothers-in-law and eight sisters-in-law. Curtis is survived by his wife of 63 years, Connie Hatten Staley; three sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis Staley Jr. and his wife Georgene Staley, Danny and Myrtle Staley, all of Huntington, and Larry and Laura Staley of Maryland; one daughter and son-in-law, Anna Ilene and Kenneth Hill of Huntington; one sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Fred Woitcheck of Florida; one brother, Robert Staley of Huntington; sisters-in-law, Dicie Hatten of Ohio, Bonnie and Larry Jordan of Florida, and Evelyn Staley Kitchen of Huntington; 20 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and a host of great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church. Contributions may be made to the Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 872 Buffalo Creek Rd., Huntington, WV 25704 or Hospice of Huntington. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

GERALD FRANKLIN NEFF, 72, of Ceredo died April 13, 2012, at home. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East, Greenup, Ky. Arrangements by Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home, www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

BLAINE LESLIE CHADWELL, 46, of Ceredo died April 14, 2012, in Cornerstone Hospital, Huntington. Arrangements incomplete at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home.

ARTHUR VINCENT PRARIO, 91, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with his savior, and his daughter Linda Alice, Monday, April 16, 2012, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Kenova, with Pastor Mark Booth officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova. Arthur was born January 17, 1921, in Hazard, Ky., son of the late Oriente and Mida Hill Prario. He was a retired board operator from Novamont. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during WW II and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. The American Legion Post 93 Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. He was a graduate of Scott High School and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Arthur was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church and Buena Vista Lodge #60, whose members will conduct graveside rites. Arthur and Betty loved to spend time at their special getaway in Arbovale, W.Va., where they enjoyed each other's company and God's creation. Besides his parents and daughter, he was also preceded in death by one sister Eva Ruth Prario. Survivors include his cherished wife of 65 years, Betty June Crum Prario; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janey and Richard Buckner and Kelly and John Fouch; 16 grandchildren, Melissa, Michael, Emalee, Richelle, Mark, John, Matthew, Ashley, Melinda, Josh, Jeremy, Justin, Melissa Anne, Lindsey, Skylar and Taylor; two great-grandchildren, Gavin and Landon, and one brother and sister-in-law L.K. and Hannah Prario; and a special niece Becky White. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Memorial contributions maybe made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

PATRICIA ANN HAYTON HUSH, 56, of Kenova, WV died Thursday, April 19, 2012 at her home. She was born July 30, 1955 in Cabell Co., WV a daughter of the late Mack and Virgie Virginia Marcum Hayton. She is survived by her husband, Harry Leslie Batten; one son, Robert Lee Hush II of Huntington, WV; one daughter, Tonya Renee Hush Workman; one grandson, Jonathan Michael Workman; one granddaughter, Morgan Lee Hush, all of Kenova; one sister, Virginia Sue Beckley of Huntington; one brother, John Ezra Hayton of Prichard and a host of family and friends. A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Hayton Family Cemetery on Lower Gragston by Michael Todd Beckley. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, at which time the procession will leave for the graveside service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

ROKA HALL, 96, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, April 20, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Elders Don Mills and William Osburn. Burial will follow at the Patrick Cemetery at Wayne. She was born Aug. 12, 1915, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Leonas H. and Anna Ferguson Blankenship. She was a homemaker and member of the Regular Baptist Church. Her husband, Waymond Hall, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her caregivers, Mike and Sarah Legg, with whom she made her home; and special friends, Bill and Judy Osburn. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.

CHARLES WILLIAM MOORE, 61, of Genoa, WV, passed away Friday, April 20, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Elder Roger Maynard. Burial will follow at the Moore Cemetery at Radnor, WV. He was born February 25, 1951 at Williamson, WV, a son of the late James and Clara Brown Moore. Charles was a truck driver for the WV Department of Highways in Wayne. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Chris Brumfield. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Brumfield Moore; a daughter, Crystal Moore of Radnor, WV; a son, Charles Michael Moore and wife, Melissa of Louisa, KY; a grandson, Justin Ramey; and two brothers, James Earl Moore and wife, Jeanette of Carlisle, KY and David Paul Moore and wife, Diane of Dunlow, WV. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home

JAMES CLIFFORD WHITT, 55, of Genoa, WV, passed away Friday, April 20, 2012 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Genoa Church of God. Burial will follow at the Johnson Cemetery at Dunlow, WV. He was born October 5, 1956 at Louisa, KY, a son of Betty Romans Mills of Dingess, WV and the late James E. Whitt. He was a former landscaper. A brother, Keith Whitt, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Marcum Whitt; his step-mother, Carol Whitt of Ravenswood, WV; six daughters, Seva Wells (Billie) of Long Bottom, OH, April Brown (Dale) of Cameron, WV, Crystal Brown of Columbus, OH, Tabitha Whitt and companion, Tommy of Elyria, OH, Misty Brown (Dave) of Racine, OH, and Rosa Hale (Mark) of Wayne, WV; four sons, Timothy Whitt of Elyria, OH, Lee Cline (Krissy) of Columbus, OH, Clifford Whitt (Sara) of Wellington, OH, and Jonathon Whitt (Kim) of Cleveland, OH: three sisters, Beatrice Vance (Critt) of Dingess, WV, Joanie “Cookie” Wilgor (Roger) of Nova , OH, and Kim Jennings (John) of Gallipolis, OH; four brothers, Eddie Whitt and Tony Whitt, both of Cleveland, OH, Jimmy Whitt (Amanda), and Robbie Howell (Darlene), all of Genoa, WV; and 23 grandchildren. Friends may visit from noon until service time Tuesday at the Church. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

VENITA "FAYE" PATTON BOLLINGER, 71, of Louisa, Ky., formerly of Prichard, W.Va., passed away on April 20, 2012. Faye was born on April 15, 1941, to the late Samuel and Susie Kelley Patton. She was also preceded in death by her brother Samuel Patton, Jr. She is survived by one son William Patton of Louisa; one daughter Melissa (Kelly) Keene of South Charleston, W.Va.; two precious grandsons, Cody and Matthew Keene of South Charleston, W.Va.; four sisters, Juanita Moore of Catlettsburg, Ky., Doris Ann (Robert) Prichard of Independence, Ky., and Martha Jo Leslie (Lovell) of Huntington, W.Va.; one sister-in-law, Elouise Patton of Louisa; her companion, Bernard "Sug" Dotson of Louisa; and three special friends, Marshal Henson, Betty Schneider and Linda Anderson. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Young's Chapel, Louisa. Burial will be in Adkins Cemetery, Prichard, W.Va. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012. Young Funeral Home in Louisa is in charge of arrangements.

JAMES L. "RALPH" ROBINSON, 53, of Jackson, Ohio, formerly of Kenova, W.Va., ended his courageous battle for life on Friday, April 20, 2012, in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. Funeral services will be conducted 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home with Rev. Edwin Harper officiating. James was born Sept. 22, 1958, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Laura Finley Cole of Kenova. He was a maintenance coach with Calgon Carbon. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear electrician aboard the submarine U.S.S. Sand Lance. The American Legion Post 93 Honor Guard will conduct final rites. James was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and a member of the Apostolic Life Cathedral. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Fannie Finley; his brother, George Thomas Robinson; and his stepfather, Donald Cole. Survivors include his beloved wife, Kimberly S. Vickers Robinson of Jackson, Ohio; two daughters, Lezleigh N. Robinson of Huntington and Lanae N. Robinson of Jackson, Ohio; one son, James Trevor Robinson of Jackson, Ohio; and a nephew, Shawn Robinson. He expressed to his family that he wanted to thank the staff and physicians at UPMC for their excellent and loving care. He also wanted to thank his and Kim's coworkers, friends and family, and especially the C-K Class of 1976 for all the prayers, support and well wishes throughout his long illness, as it meant so very much to him. Memorial contributions may be made to UPMC, Medical and Health Sciences Foundation, Forbes Tower, Suite 8084, 3600 Forbes Ave. & Meyran Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

ALICE EARL, 93, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Alice was a homemaker and attended the Prichard Church of God and was devoted to the Prayer Cloth Ministry. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Bishop James Fred Ferguson. Alice was born May 1, 1918, in Genoa, W.Va., the daughter of the late William and Nancy Jane Raines Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard David Earl; a son, Richard David Earl Jr.; a great-granddaughter, Hadley Rose Earl; and two brothers and seven sisters. She is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Loretta Earl and James and Sue Earl, all of Kenova, and John and Jean Earl of New Richmond, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Norma Jean Earl of Huntington; 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and one brother-in-law, Sam Cochenour of Wayne. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2012, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.regerfh.com.

RUSSELL CARL EASTHAM, 60, of Kenova, W.Va., died Saturday, April 21, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. Born December 6, 1951, in Wayne County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Russell and Bernice Irene Burt Eastham. Russ began his career at WLKY TV and WOWK TV, having earned his 1st class FCC license. He retired from Marathon Petroleum as a No. 1 chemical operator. Russ was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church and also loved attending Torah Class every Saturday at Christ Temple Church. He was a member of Buena Vista Lodge No. 60 AF&AM, Whites Creek, whose members will conduct graveside rites. In addition to his parents, Russ was preceded in death by one sister, Judy Adkins, and his father-in-law, Auvil Cole. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Sandra Cole Eastham; one son, Rusty Eastham Jr., of Kenova; one daughter and son-in-law, Nickie and Bryan Littlejohn of Huntington; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dottie and Charles Cyrus, Janet and Bill Janes and Patsy and Brady Gaunt; his mother-in-law, Joanne Cole; his sister-in-law, Wanda Napier and her husband Ed; his brother-in-law, Dan Cole and his wife Kim; his two constant companions, José and Roxie, and a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2012, at Kenova United Methodist Church. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jim Richards officiating and Alan Spitz assisting. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gratefully Grafted Ministries, P.O. Box 1007, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410. Please write on the envelope "Suggested for Simcha" (not on your check) or to Kenova United Methodist Church Building Fund, 503 15th St., Kenova, WV 25530. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

RUBY JEWELL DUTY MAYNARD, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012. She was born April 5, 1936, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Marion and Eva Duty. She leaves behind her husband, Wayne Maynard; five children, Thelma (Brian) Nicely, Denny (Karen) Maynard, all of Huntington, W.Va., Jeffery Maynard of Fairmont, W.Va., Steve (Linda) Maynard of Fort Gay, W.Va., Thelma Rene (J. T.) Rowe of Wayne; nine grandchildren, Jessica Donahoe, Kristian (William) Burns, Amanda Maynard, Zachary Nicely, Ashley (Brandon) Runyan, Jeremy Maynard, Tyler Maynard, Faith Ann Maynard and Andy Rowe; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vercie Hayner and Janice Smith, both of Lavalette, W.Va.; and a host of family and friends. The family would like to express a very special thank-you to Hospice of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Maynard Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington.

ALICE EARL, 93, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Alice was a homemaker and attended the Prichard Church of God and was devoted to the Prayer Cloth Ministry. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Bishop James Fred Ferguson. Alice was born May 1, 1918, in Genoa, W.Va., the daughter of the late William and Nancy Jane Raines Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard David Earl; a son, Richard David Earl Jr.; a great-granddaughter, Hadley Rose Earl; and two brothers and seven sisters. She is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Loretta Earl and James and Sue Earl, all of Kenova, and John and Jean Earl of New Richmond, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Norma Jean Earl of Huntington; 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and one brother-in-law, Sam Cochenour of Wayne. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2012, at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.regerfh.com.

CATHERINE "KAY" NEELY BARTH, 65, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at First Baptist Church, Kenova, with Pastor Tom Sharp. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery, Maple Hill Section, Kenova. Kay will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Kay was a retired RN from Cabell Huntington Hospital and the VA Hospital. She was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School, class of 1964, graduate of the Kings Daughter Nursing School and a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Kenova. Kay was born July 20, 1946, in Weston, W.Va., the daughter of the late Melville Neely, Jr., and Catherine Pearl Smith Neely. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Herman Ray Walters. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Melville and Mary Jo Neely of Vienna, W.Va.; two cousins, Martha Ann Moran of Sandyville, W.Va., and Phyllis Halterman of New York City, N.Y. Also surviving is her former husband Michael Barth. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.regerfh.com.

DENNIS EDWARD NEWMAN, 69, recently of Chesapeake, Ohio died April 22, 2012, after a short illness. He was born Jan. 29, 1943, the eldest son of Margaritte Taylor Hulley and the late Berl Newman. A 1960 graduate of Wayne (W.Va.) High School, he served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne. A godly, kind, loving man, he will be forever missed by those who knew him. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his devoted wife Christine and sisters Ann Bisin and Suzy Atkinson. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by younger brother Steve. He chose to make a contribution to the anatomical gift registry at the Marshall University Medical School. At his request, no services were held.

RHODA FARLEY, 97, of Huntington, WV, formerly of Wayne, WV died Monday, April 23, 2012 at Heritage Center in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm by Pastor Jeff Lycans Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV. She was born April 17, 1915 in Wayne, WV, a daughter of the late James Bennett and Nancy Ellen Napier Mills. Rhoda was a homemaker. Three sons, Thomas, Charlie Allen and Millard Daniel Lee Vannatter also preceded her in death, along with four sisters, Liza Casteel, Stella Miller, Ida Ball, Martha Smith; and three brothers, Ira, Jimmy and Nick Mills. Survivors include five daughters, Madeline Leannis of Taylor, MI, Myrtle Staley of Huntington, WV, Maxine Farley of Chapmanville, WV, Rhoda Perry of Henlawson, WV, Roxie Ann Hogston of Fort Gay, WV; a son, William Vannatter of Chapmanville, WV; a brother, Johnny Mills of Spotsylvania, VA; forty nine grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; a special niece, Lucille Prichard; a special nephew, Arthur Casteel and a very special friend, Lanny Mullins. Friends may call from noon until service time at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

JESSIE V. SMITH, 95, formerly of Ceredo, widow of Ellison Smith, died April 23, 2012, at Heritage Center, Huntington. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Arrangements by Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home.

JOHNNY LEE STEPHENS, 46, of Wayne, WV, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at his residence. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Hardy Cemetery at Wayne, WV. He was born February 20, 1966 at Huntington, WV, a son of the late Sherman and Sadie May Aliff Stephens. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Darlene Adkins Stephens; two daughters, Angel Leeann Stephens and Tiffany Rochell Stephens, both of Wayne, WV; five sisters, Linda Lucas, Virginia Wilson, and Nancy Rowe, all of Wayne, WV, Sally Brooks (Donald) of Dawsonville, GA, and Betty Jarrell of Kentucky; three brothers, Roger Stephens (Brenda), Glenn Stephens (Tammy), and Jack Stephens (Eliza), all of Wayne, WV; and also his brothers-in-law; Jerry Adkins, Sikeston, MI, Tom and Ronda Adkins, Jim and Elain Adkins and Shawn and Tammy Adkins all of Wayne and a host of nieces and nephews and a special friend whom he considered a brother, Jamie “Slim” Gilkerson. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Morris Funeral Home.

BRADY LEN FILLINGER, 39, of Dingess, W.Va., son of Brady Fillinger of Harts, W.Va., died April 24 at home. He was a disabled coal miner. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, W.Va.; burial at Sheppard-Kinser-Meeks Cemetery, Harts. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home

MAGDELEAN RENA HENSON, 33, of Kenova went to meet Jesus Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in the Emogene Dolen Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Willis and Pastor Ray Stephens officiating. Interment will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Rena was born August 29, 1978, in Huntington, W.Va., daughter of William and Brenda Oldaker Jarrell of Lesage, W.Va. She was a cook with Giovanni's Pizza of Westmoreland and a member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Survivors include her beloved husband Michael Allen Henson; two sons, Michael Allen Henson, Jr., and William Thomas Henson and one daughter Hannah Marie Henson, all of Kenova; three brothers, Wayne G. Jarrell of Lesage, William D. Jarrell of Kenova and David A. Jarrell of Lesage; one brother-in-law Thomas Henson, Jr., of Huntington; father and mother-in-law Thomas and Barbara Henson of Kenova and a special cousin Ronald Sanchez. Also several nieces, nephews and aunts and uncles and special friends Judi and Deanna, survive. Memorial contributions maybe to the Magdelean Rena Henson Family Trust, c/o BB&T Bank, P.O. Box 1228, Ceredo, WV 25507. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

NAOMI FERGUSON, 86, of Dunlow, WV, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Jess Sammons and Brother Emanuel Ferguson. Burial will follow at Ferguson Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. She was born June 3, 1925 in Crum, WV, a son of the late Walter Stevens and Linnie Brumfield Stevens. Naomi was a homemaker. She has been a born again Christian since 1978 and was baptized at Fairmont United Baptist Church. Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Robert Ferguson; five sisters, Vernia May Kenney of White Sulfur Springs, WV, Amanda Massey of Belleville, MI, Virginia Pack of Beaverton, MI, Mary Elizabeth Marcum and husband, Quinton Marcum of North Ridgeville, OH, Frances Messer and husband, Riley of Johnstown, OH, Nancy Stevens, Hister Stevens, Rachel Stevens-Steppe and husband Theral, Saldie Ann all of Columbus, OH; brothers Arthur Stevens of Breidon, WV; William “Bill” Stevens of Belleville Michigan, John Stevens, Walter Lee Stevens, Tom Stevens, Sherdon Stevens, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Friends called Friday, April 27, 2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV.

CYNTHIA ANN ADKINS, 68 of Huntington, WV, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Dock’s Creek Cemetery, Kenova, WV by Brother Rick Perdue. She was born January 31, 1944 in Wayne, WV. Ann was a homemaker. Her husband, Howard Adkins preceded her in death, along with a brother, Paul S. Jackson. Survivors include two sons, Howard Adkins, II and Sean Adkins; a sister, Justine Crockett, all of Huntington, WV; and seven nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A procession will leave the funeral home at 1:15 p.m.

KRISTEN MAELAND, born April 26, 1927, son of Hanna and Lars Maeland of Bremnes, Norway, who had nine children, Henrikka, a girl and oldest, Martin, Erik, Mikkel, Hans, Lars, Kristen, Trygve, Harald, all boys. Kristen was baptized June 6, 1927, and confirmed Sept. 21, 1941, in Bremnes, Kyrkje. He attended Gilje Folkeskule and Bremnes Realskule, graduated in June 1946, and received his diploma from Bergens Handels gymnasium, Bergen, Norway, in 1948. In 1949, he immigrated to the U.S.A., under the sponsorship of his uncle and aunt, Selmer and Severine Hansen, Chapel Farm, Riverdale, N.Y. He graduated from Robert Morris College, Pittsburgh, Pa., in February 1951, while staying with his aunt and uncle, Christina and Torval Thurston, with their children, Tomina, Christina, Caroline and James in Bethel Park, Pa. On Feb. 28, 1951, he was inducted into the U.S. Army under the Selective Service Act, and spent the first six months with the 101st Airborne Division at Camp Breckenridge, Ky., and 18 months assigned to the 338th Intelligence Battalion in Fort Meade, Md. He was released from active duty Feb. 27, 1953. On March 9, 1953, he was employed by the Sherwin-Williams Co. at their Pittsburgh location and Aug. 20, 1954, received his Certificate of Naturalization. On Dec. 2, 1955, he married Analee Smith, daughter of Elizabeth and French Smith of Gay, W.Va., at Kenova Methodist Church by the Reverend W.A. Debar. They have two children, Lars Maeland of Ceredo, W.Va., and Kristina Maeland of Conway, S.C. Kristen was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Huntington, W.Va., a 50-year member of Huntington Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and Shriner and a member of American Legion Post No. 93 Kenova. Kristen retired from Sherwin-Williams on April 30, 1989, after over 36 years in various positions and states with the last being in Ashland, Ky. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will begin at noon with Pastor Jennifer Obermueller officiating. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

ROBERT W. PADEN, 84, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Friday, April 27, 2012, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the son of the late Alfred Nelson Paden and Ruth Paden Cales. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother David M. Paden. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Joyce Martin Paden; a brother Nelson Paden and wife Georganne of Huntington; five children, Robert L. Paden and wife Paula of Wayne, W.Va., Christi Paden Basnight and husband Neal of Edenton, N.C., Karen Paden Lee and husband Edwin of Chesapeake, Va., Barry A. Paden of Norfolk, Va., and Sheila Wade Sanders and husband Forrest of Virginia Beach, Va.; seven grandchildren, Amy Lynn McCole of Elizabeth City, N.C., Michael Lang of South Hills, N.C., Edwin Lee, Jr., Robert O. Wade II and Charles Sanders, all of Virginia Beach, Karen E. Lee of Chesapeake, Va., and Jessica Paden of Wayne; three great-grandsons, John McCole III, Caleb McCole and Edwin Lee III; two nieces, Brenda Meador and husband Allen of Huntington and Tina Skidmore of Barboursville; and a very good friend, John Fry of Huntington. Robert was retired from the Navy with 21 years of service. He was a member of VFW Post 1064 and also retired from Mary Jane Bakery in Norfolk, Va., with 22 years of service. He was an avid golfer and worked at Riviera Golf Course as a Marshall and Starter for several years. At his request there will be no visitation or service. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

BONNIE SUE LAMBERT COPLEY, 77, of Kenova, widow of Bill Copley, died April 29 at home. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Kilgore and Collier Funeral Home, Catlettsburg, Ky.; burial at Ross Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

JOHN SAMUEL LAWHORN, 75, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away Sunday April 29, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Bob Talbert and Pastor Dwight Mays. Burial will follow in Enon Cemetery, Cabell County, W.Va. He was born August 1, 1936, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late David and Ethel Patton Lawhorn. He was a retired welder from Special Metals after 31 years of service. John was a veteran of the National Guard and a member of May Chapel Beech Fork Road and S.O.A.R. Group of Special Metals. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Betty Lawhorn and three brothers, Oren, Frank and Earl Lawhorn. Survivors include his wife of 24 years Hester Dick Lawhorn; daughter Norita McComas of Barboursville; grandchildren Shaunna and Anson Smith and Johnathon McComas; great-grandchildren Elijah, Emily, Payton and Anslee Smith, Isabella, Abigail and Addison McComas; step-son and step-daughter-in-law Bill and Doreen Adkins of New Philadelphia, Ohio; step-daughter and step-son-in-law Joan and Donald Watts of Huntington; step- granddaughter and her husband April and T.J. Clark; two step-great-grandchildren, MaKayla and Tyler Clark; two sisters, Tressie Lawhorn and Virginia Fischer, both of Huntington; sister-in-law Ruby Lawhorn of Barboursville, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

OPAL RAY, 88, of Chesapeake, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 29, 2012, in Heartland of Riverview in South Point, Ohio. Funeral services will be 7p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Jenkins officiating. There will be a private family burial on Friday at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. Opal was born June 7, 1923, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charley and Roxie McCoy Fraley. She retired from Owens-Illinois after 35 years of service as a glass worker. She was a member of the Glass Bottle Blowers Association Local Union #212 through Owens-Illinois and was a member of Tri-State Baptist Temple in South Point, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Andrew H. "Pete" Ray in 1985; three brothers, Homer Fraley, Herman Fraley and Bernie Fraley; and one sister Maltie Lane. Opal is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Rickey and Wanda Ray, Roy and Jean Ray, and Randy and Angie Ray; six grandchildren, Stephanie (Joe) White, Michelle (Mike) Conley, Nikki (Drew) Griffin, Summer Henson, Angie (Scott) Mathes, and Alex Ray; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister Eloise Landicini; and the residents of Heartland of Riverview, who became like family. Visitation will be from 6 to 7p.m. Thursday at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. David Apgar and the staff of Heartland of Riverview for the love, kindness, and care they gave to Opal. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.schneidergriffin.com.

AMOS BRYAN “PEEPS”MAYNARD, 52, of South Point, Ohio, formerly of Ceredo, W. Va., passed away suddenly Sunday, April 29, 2012, in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Kenova United Methodist Church, with Rev. Scott Byard officiating, assisted by Rev. Jim Richards. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Bryan was born July 4, 1959, in Louisa, Ky., son of Amos K. and Ailene J. Gilliam Maynard of Ceredo. He was a Cable Service Technician for Armstrong Utilities with 28 years of service. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Lee Maynard, a sister, Patricia K. Blair and father-in-law, James W. Keyser. Survivors include wife Cindy, the love of his life for 32 years; two beautiful daughters, Brittany Marie Maynard (Jackie Hale) and Brianna Paige (Cory) Patrick, and his precious grandson Brycen Shelby McCann, all of South Point, Ohio; sisters Karen (Herman) Robertson and Robyn Smith of Kenova; Bev (Mike) Edwards of Ceredo; brothers-in-law James Dale (Amy) Keyser of Huntington, W.Va., and George W. Keyser of Oak Harbor, Ohio; sister-in-law Candy (Thom) Keyser Reed of Lafayette, Ind; mother-in-law Marieatha Keyser of Oak Harbor, Ohio and a host of special nieces, nephews and friends. One of Bryan’s greatest joys was spending time with his grandson Brycen, and watching him excel in football, basketball and baseball. Bryan was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying golfing, hunting, fishing and hiking. He was a great fan of the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Browns, and Marshall University sports, as well as NASCAR racing. Many enjoyed Bryan’s culinary talents, one of his favorite hobbies. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Kenova United Methodist Church. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Alpha-1 Foundation, 2937 S. W. 27th Avenue, Suite 302, Miami, FL 33133. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

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