ANNA MARIE WALKER, 90, of Elyria, Ohio, a former resident of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Feb. 1, 2013, at the New Life of St. Joseph's Hospice Center. She was born July 20, 1922, to Andrew and Rachel Wellman Marcum. She was a longtime member of the Oakview Missionary Baptist Church in Kenova. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Walker; four sisters and one brother, her daughter, Elizabeth Walker Holtz, and her son Roy Frank Walker; and her beloved son-in-law, Robert Holtz Sr., and grandson Robert Holtz Jr. She leaves behind one sister, Jean Gallaspie of Hurricane, W.Va.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and five great- great-grandchildren, with one more precious great- great-grandchild on the way. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at the Oakview Missionary Baptist Church on Barger Hill with Brother Derl Everman officiating. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Ceredo, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

ETHEL PAULINE THOMPSON, 90, of Huntington passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at River's Bend Nursing Center. She was born on Oct. 19, 1922, in Wayne County, W.Va., daughter of the late Clarence Victor Bailey and Blanche Fischbach Bailey. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Milton, and brothers Clarence Clifford "Mike" Bailey, Earl Bailey and John Bailey. She is survived by sisters, Eleanor Roach and husband Gene and Susan Parsons; and a brother, Larry Bailey. She graduated from Wayne High School and immediately started working and did so until she retired from JC Penney at the age of 75. She was an active member and librarian at Grassy Valley Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tenn. Upon returning to Huntington, she became a member of Bethel Temple Church. Pauline was a lifelong Baptist that loved to talk about the teachings in the Bible. She started actively living a healthy lifestyle at a young age and versing others on the importance of taking vitamins and healthy eating. Her energy and love of life gave her the nickname "Cricket." She will be sadly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. A heart-felt thank you is extended to Midland Meadows Assisted Living and River's Bend Nursing Center for the loving care given to her. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Minister Hubert Harvey will perform a memorial service at Chapman's Mortuary on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. She will be buried in Knoxville, Tenn., at Eastern Tennessee Veterans Cemetery with her husband Milton. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

Loving wife and mother, MARIFE LARANGJO TRAVIS, 31, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Funeral Liturgy will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Huntington, by Father Levinus Uba. Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va. Marife was born Jan. 4, 1982, in Antara Libungan North Cotabato, Philippines, a daughter of Guadencio and Macaria Larangjo. She was a production technician at Alcon Industries and attended St. Paul College in the Philippines and MCTC. She is also survived by her husband Cecil T. Travis; her son, Thomas Lorenzo Larangjo Travis; two stepdaughters, Ashley and Alyshia; her grandmother, Conchita Mistoso; six brothers, Albert, Rolando, Jennifer, Gaudencio Jr., Warlito and Julito; four sisters, Marilou, Merry Ann, Melanie and Marie Cris; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Cecil and Polly Travis; one brother-in-law, James W. (Jennifer) Travis; three sisters-in-law, Susan (Gary) Arthur, Cathy Sperry, Karen (Larry) Workman; five aunts and five uncles including a very special aunt, Sister Orlina Mistoso; and hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins and lots of friends. She touched many lives. She was loved by everyone who knew her; she will be greatly missed. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.regerfh.com.

EARL E. NEWMAN, 86, of Prichard, W.Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Jerry Workman; burial will follow at the Cloice Hatten Cemetery, Prichard, W.Va. He was born on May 31, 1926, a son of the late Clovis and Della Alley Newman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Lowell and Jack Newman and sister Velma McGhee. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Frankie Pauline Newman; one son and daughter-in-law Dan and Janice Newman of Prichard; a daughter and son-in-law Joyce and Larry Keith of Kenova, W.Va.; grandchildren Jason and Brianna Newman, Chad (JeAnnie) Keith and Derek (Nicki) Keith; great-grandchildren Shelby, Jacob, Madison and Molly Keith; a brother and sister-in-law Bill and Jean Newman and several nieces and nephews. Earl was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from The Herald-Dispatch with 32 years of service. He was a graduate of Buffalo High School and a lifelong member and deacon of the Upper Gragston Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at the Reger Funeral Home. The family would like to thank his Hospice nurses Dennis, Donna and Andy for their wonderful care and concern. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Hospice of Huntington or the Wayne County Gideon's Int., PO Box 11, Lavallette, WV 25535, in his memory.

CLOVUS LEE GRAHAM, 83, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at the Heritage Center of Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Chaplin William Graham. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Clovus was born on Aug. 21, 1929, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of the late Hughie and Rose Blankenship Graham. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Graham; and two brothers and sisters, Eugene and John Graham, Layuna Blankenship and Dorma Lee Roe. Clovus was a retired carpenter and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his two sons and daughter-in-law, Richard Graham of North Carolina and Chaplin William Graham and Robyn of Ft. Campbell, Ky.; two daughters and son-in-law, Cynthia Howard and Luetta McCallister all of Huntington; eight grandchildren, Patrick, Stephanie and Joshua McCallister, Jeremy and Brian Howard and Katy, Joy and Christopher Graham; two step-grandchildren, L.D. and Andrew Greene; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Judy and Tommy and Betty Graham, all of Huntington; and a sister, Frances Sharrow of Florida. Friends may call from noon until service time on Thursday at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be to the family at www.regerfh.com.

EVELYN ALTA ANN ROSS, 74, of Huntington, W.Va., wife of Donald A. Ross, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at Chapman's Mortuary with Pastor John Duffy officiating. Burial will be in Spurlock Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. Evelyn was born September 16, 1938, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late George H. and Alta Belle Taylor Chatterton. In addition to her parents, she had two brothers, Gordon Chatterton and David Chatterton, and a sister-in-law Deloris Chatterton precede her in death. She graduated from Buffalo High School, retired from Kerr Glass, and was a member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 9738 and American Legion Post 177. In addition to her husband, survivors include a daughter and son-in-law Tonya and Nate Anderson of Barboursville, W.Va.; a son Dwayne Ross of Huntington; two grandchildren, Jordon Ross and Madalyn Cooper; and two brothers, Fred Chatterton of Lavalette, W.Va., and Mike Chatterton of Poca, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

WILLIAM HOWARD CARVER, 84, of Ceredo passed away Feb. 4, 2013, at his home. He was born April 7, 1928, in Ceredo, W.Va., to Alva and Josephine Jarrell Carver. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon his return, he joined the National Guard at Spring Valley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Carver, and his son, Jimmy L. Carver; two sisters, Maxine Akers and Bertha Pyles; and one brother, Vernon Carver. He leaves behind one daughter, Ramona (David) Mullet of Charlotte, N.C.; one granddaughter, Christina Madden; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Mullins officiating. Burial will follow at Dock's Creek Cemetery in Kenova, W.Va., with full military honors by American Legion Post 93 Kenova, W.Va. Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ceredo, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

SADIE COPLEY ACCORD MARTIN, 94, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Leo Maynard and Brother Buster Maynard. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va. She was born Oct. 1, 1918, in Dunlow, W.Va., a daughter of the late Wayne Copley and Fairabelle Maynard Copley. Sadie was a retired nurse's aide for Fairhaven Rest Home and a member of Echo United Baptist Church. She was faithful, kind and helpful to all who needed her and took especially good care of her parents. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Accord, and her second husband, William Martin, along with two sisters, Marie Copley and Doris Jean Walden Blevins, and two brothers, Lawrence and William "Bill" Copley. Survivors include three sisters, Wilda Mae Copley Walden of Huntington, Rosalee Copley Maynard of Dunlow and Delsie Copley Auxier Maynard of Huntington, with whom she made her home the last 30 years; a special niece, Sandra Kay Maynard whom she loved as her own daughter; and a host of additional nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. Sadie was loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Special thanks to Gaythel Auxier and the nursing home staff for the care given to Sadie.

WOODROW PERRY, 84, of Salt Petre Road Fort Gay, WV went to be with his Lord on Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013. Woodrow was born April 25, 1928 at Wilsondale, WV the son of the late James and Jannievee Jude Perry. He was a retired Wayne County School Teacher with 35 years service, a member of the Salt Petre Church, and a United States Navy Veteran and a member of the Crum Masonic Lodge F&AM 132. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years Mary Maynard Perry; three sons Woodrow Jr. and wife Colleen of Maple, NC, Elias and wife Shelby of Fort Gay, WV, and Norman Michael and wife Dianne of Dunlow, WV; seven grandchildren Sherry (Brian) Houseknecht, Gregory Perry, Deborah Perry, Elias Jr. (Vickie), Jeremy (Kristina) Perry,, Michael Shane Perry, and Mary Megan Perry; seven great grandchildren Morgan, Ayden, Caitlyn, Rylan, Jeremy Jr., Breanna, and Hayden; two brothers James Perry of Fort Gay, WV and Verland Perry of Kenova, WV and one sister Hazel Vincent of New York. He is preceded in death by six brothers Clearance, Glenn, Clyde, Curtiss, Raymond, and William Harrison Perry. Funeral services were conducted on Friday Feb. 8th at 11 a.m. at the Salt Petre Church by Bro. Richard Maynard. Burial followed in the William Perry Cemetery. Friends called after 6 p.m. Thursday at the Salt Petre Church. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralhomeky.com

ELLAR FLORINE WELLMAN, 89, of Fort Gay, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at her home. She was born February 10, 1923 in Fort Gay, a daughter of the late Floyd and Josephine Hurley Wellman. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Tabors Creek Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Wellman whom passed away in 2005. Survivors include her children, K. D. (Joan) Wellman of South Point, Ohio; Rhonna (Gabe) Blatt of Huntington, W.Va.; Fred Wellman of Fort Gay, W.Va.; Brothers, Franklin D. Wellman of Manchester, MI.; Chuck Wellman of Houston, TX.; Sisters, Anna Faye Hayes of Deborn, MI.; Gladys Lela Crabtree of Summerset, Ky.; Grandson, Shawn (Rachael) Wellman of South Point, Ohio; Two Great Grandsons, Justin and Austin Wellman. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2012 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Denny Brown officiating. Burial followed at the Wellman Cemetery, Fort Gay.

JAMES ROY MANIS passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. David Lemming. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park. James was a retired Locomotive Engineer with the CSX Railroad and a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of BLET Local 190, Life member of DAV and VFW Post 1064 and a graduate of Vinson High School. James was born on Sept. 30, 1947, in Cabell County, W.Va., the son of the late Roy James and Welthie Marie Evans Manis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Lee Manis; brother-in-law, Roger Ball; and father-in-law, James A. Anderson. James is survived by his wife, Jeannie Manis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Angel and Brian Curry and Robyn and Chris Camden, all of Huntington; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Shelia and Larry Kyle of Huntington, Donnie Ball of Lavalette, W.Va., and Connie and Steve Schumacher of Westerville, Ohio; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Dianna Manis of Greensboro, N.C.; mother-in-law, Margaret Anderson of Gainesville, Fla.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Curtis and Roxanne Anderson of Gainesville, Fla.; and sister-in-law, Joyce Collier of Molton, Ala.; eight grandchildren, Micaela and Meagan Camden, Erica, Emily and Evan Foley, Maggie, McKenzie and Madison Curry; his special princess "Daisy;" and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from noon until 1 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society, DAV, Little Victories or the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

WALTER SHERRIL STOWERS, 81, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at the Hospice Room at Holzer Hospital after a brief battle with liver cancer. Walter was born Sept. 23, 1931, in Westmoreland, W.Va. He was the youngest son of the late Watson "Watt" and Bessie Stapleton Stowers. Walter is survived by his wife, Bernice (Fellure) Stowers, whom he married June 23, 1963, at First Baptist Church of Gallipolis and his two children, Cheryl Stowers of Ladson, S.C., and Kevin (Kathy) Stowers of Crestline, Ohio, and a step-grandson, Tyler (Jessica) Burkhart of Bowling Green, Ohio. Walter is also survived by a brother, Wilson "Blackie" Stowers, and a sister, Mary Faye (Stowers) Fuller, and the following in-laws: Florence (Fellure) Sheets, Dorothy (Fellure) Perkins, Noah Houck, Harry (Mary) Fellure, Lillia (Wendell) Haner, Russell (Judy) Fellure and numerous nieces and nephews from both sides of his family. Walter was preceded in death by four brothers, one sister, four sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law: Charles Stowers, Marion (Rosalee) Stowers, Bernard (Camille) Stowers, James (Frances) Stowers, Margaret (Stowers) Everett Perdue, Azile Stowers and Arthur Fuller. He was also preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Irvin and Cassie (Sheets) Fellure, four brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Howard Fellure, Lewis Fellure, Terry Dean Fellure, Myron Sheets, Dorothy (Fellure) Houck and Bernice Houck. Walter graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in Kenova, W.Va., in 1949. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1954 during the Korean War where he achieved the rank of Staff Sargent. Walter then graduated from Marshall University in 1959 with a BS degree in Social Sciences and a BS in Health and Physical Education. He pursued his Masters degrees from Marshall University where in 1960 he graduated with his MS World Political Economics and Geography and in 1962 with his MS in Administration/Education. Walter received his PhD from East Coast University Baptist College at Dade City, Fla., in 1972. Walter retired from the Gallia County Local School District in 1983. Through his many years in the field of education, he touched many lives as a teacher, coach, administrator and superintendent throughout the state of Ohio. He began his teaching and coaching career at Bellbrook High School in Xenia, Ohio. From there he moved to Mercerville High School in Mercerville, Ohio, Miami Military Academy in Florida and then to Minford, Ohio, as teacher and coach at Minford High School. Walter then took the position of principal in the Gallia County Local School at Southwestern High School. He also served as principal of Adena Local High School in Frankfort, Ohio, before accepting the position of superintendent of Liberty Union Local Schools in Baltimore, Ohio. Walter spent the remainder of his career in education as a principal at Big Walnut High School in Sunbury, Ohio, then North Ridgeville High School and Lear North Elementary School in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Walter then brought his family back to Gallia County where he finished his career in the Gallia County Local School District as principal of North Gallia High School and Centerville Elementary School. Walter worked for the State of Ohio from 1984-1993 as an Account Executive in Economic Development. He then accepted the position of director of Southeastern Business College, Gallipolis, Ohio, from 1994-1997. Walter was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was a member of the Scioto #6 Masonic Lodge in Chillicothe, Ohio, for 45 years before transferring his membership to the Morning Dawn Masonic Lodge of Gallipolis, Ohio. He also belongs to the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, American Legion Post of Gallipolis, Ohio and Ohio Retired Teachers Association. Services will be held 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor James Lusher and Pastor Alvis Pollard officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Mercerville, Ohio. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, from 5-8 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 8:00 p.m. There will be full military rites by volunteers of local veterans organizations. Pallbearers will be Mike Moore, Jason Thomas, Todd Miller, Joe Bostic, Ryan Matura and Chris Barnes. Honorary pallbearers are John Hall, a longtime childhood friend and his "Friday Morning Breakfast Group and Golf Buddies." In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Walter Stower's memory to Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.

CLARA PAULINE ADKINS, 88, of Fort Gay, WV passed away Wednesday February 6, 2013. Pauline was born May 20, 1924 in Sharondale, KY, the daughter of the late Floyd A. and Ella Mae Hinton Donley. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Jack Adkins. Survivors include five daughters Doris A. Bellomy of Fort Gay, WV, Ivella Sue Cooksey of Louisa, KY, Deanna J. Merideth and husband Terry also of Fort Gay, C. Anita Lester and husband Lanny of Gallipolis, OH, Rhonda G. Rach and husband Albert of Fallsburg, KY; three sons William K. Adkins and wife Vicki of Marion, OH, Joseph D. Adkins and wife Tammy of Fort Gay, WV and Kevin T. Adkins and wife Becky of Louisa, KY; a brother Floyd A. Donley Jr. of Lancaster, OH; 19 grandchildren, many great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday Feb. 9th at 1:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Yatesville Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday at Wilson Funeral Home. Online Condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralhomeky.com.

JOHN CAMBRIDGE KENNEDY, 60, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. He was born November 11, 1952 in Ashland, Ky. a son of the late William Morrison and Helen Ernestine Wellman Kennedy Sr.. He was a construction worker and was a United States Army Veteran. Survivors include, one daughter, Erin Posani of Richardson, Texas; one sister, Elizabeth (Randy) Kennedy Kitts of Fort Gay, W.Va.; one brother, William Morrison (Karen) Kennedy Jr. of Lexington, Ky.; two Grandsons, Alexander and Jason Posani both of Richardson TX.; nephews and nieces, Brandon, Brian and Nick Kitts, Will Kennedy and Lauren Kennedy. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Workman officiating. Burial will follow at Pinehill Cemetery, Louisa, Ky.. Visitation will be Noon til 2:00 PM Saturday at Young Funeral Home Chapel.

PASTOR TERRY LEE CYFERS, 62, of Ranger, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. He was born Jan. 19, 1951, in West Hamlin, W.Va., a son of the late William J. and Polly Cyfers. He was the Pastor of Ranger United Baptist Church for 30 years. He was a retired NDE inspector with AEP. He was a humble man who loved his Lord, his family and his work. He is survived by his wife, Linda Cyfers; children, Terry (Melissa) Cyfers of Huntington, Amy (Rick) Stratton of Hamlin, and Sara (Jeremy) Adkins of Huntington; grandchildren, Olivea, Caden, Porter, Katelin, Tucker, Zoe and Paislee; brothers, Roger Cyfers of Ranger, and Darnell (Linda) Cyfers of Harts, W.Va.; sisters, Ruby Smith of Ranger, and Bonnie (Larry) Adkins of Ranger; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank everyone at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, all the family and friends for their kindness and compassion during this difficult time. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at Ranger United Baptist Church. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Ranger United Baptist Church with Pastor Joey Ferguson and Lucian Lambert officiating. Interment will follow at Cyfers Family Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. Arrangements by Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va.

MARTIN ARNOLD KRESEL, 83, of Kenova, died Feb. 9, 2013, at The Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley, Ironton. He was an Army veteran. There will be no services.

VIRGINIA LEE "JENNY" HAYES, 91, of Wayne, W.Va., went to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the Wayne Continuous Care Center, Wayne, W.Va. Jenny was the widow of Bob Hayes of Huntington, W.Va. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Glen Hutchinson. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery, Maple Hill Section, Kenova, W.Va. Jenny was born Jan. 1, 1922, in Wayne County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Gus and Mabel Mills Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Hall of Wayne, W.Va., and Frank Hall of Charlotte, N.C. She is survived by her sister, Maxine Hall Carey of Philadelphia, Pa.; two nieces of Wayne, W.Va., Sandy Hall (Aunt Jenny's excellent caregiver) and Linda Hall Morris; one niece of Charlotte, N.C., Carletta McIntosh; and a host of great-nieces and nephews. We would like to praise and thank the loving and devoted staff of Wayne Continuous Care Center, who deeply loved and took great care of our sweet Aunt Jenny. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

KATHERINE ELIZABETH "KATT" CLARK, 57, of Wayne County, formerly of Tewksbury, Mass., died Feb. 9, 2013, at home. She previously worked for Southwestern Community Action Council and was a board member for Coalition for the Homeless. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is in charge of arrangements

JEFFREY ALAN QUEEN, 45, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord and his son, on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Brother Paul Michael Booth and Pastor Danny Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. Jeffrey was born on February 6, 1968, to Phyllis Crockett Queen of Wayne, W.Va., and the late Philip Queen. He was the co-owner and operator of Queen's Machine Shop Inc., in Wayne, a member of Genoa United Baptist Church, and a member of the Masonic Lodge #18 AF&AM. He was preceded in death by his son Corey Alan Queen. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife Tina Denise Perry of 26 years, daughter Kelsey Jo Queen of Wayne, W.Va.; grandson Coltyn Davis West of Ashland, Kentucky; three brothers, Steve (Jodie) Queen, Danny (Angie) Queen and Mike Queen, all of Wayne, W.Va.; three nieces Ashley Blankenship (Kyle), Dakota Queen and Brailey Queen and one nephew Keith Queen. He is also survived by his very special fishing buddy Timmy Shawn Adkins, best friend JR Ramey, and many other special friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

ALICE M. HILL, 90, of Wayne, WV, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Pastor Paul Tuemler. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. She was born October 3, 1922 at Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth Watkins Mayo. She was a former clerk for Trautwein's Supermarket. She was a member of the Twelvepole Valley Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years and also attended the East Lynn Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hill, an infant son Kenny, sisters Lucille Edenton and Viola Frye, and brothers Melvin and Roy Mayo. Survivors include three daughters, Ruth Senter of Falls Church, VA, Judy Harris (Preston) of Buckatunna, MS, and Patty Cassidy (Dallas) of Wayne, WV; a son, Charles Jerry Hill (Diana) of Fort Gay, WV; nine grandchildren, Michael Senter (Jackie), Lisa Greve (Benny), Tracie Guy (Chuck), Brian Harris (Meg), Scott Cassidy (Amanda), Mark Cassidy (Amy), Misty Salmons (Ivory), Michele Watts (Steve), and Micky Hill; and 15 great-grandchildren, Amber Greve, Christina Greve, Ashlea Rachel, Katelyn Guy, Zachary Guy, Ella Harris, Henry Harris, Zack Cassidy, Jacob Cassidy, Anna Cassidy, Luke Cassidy, Levi Cassidy, Dustin Kitts, Brady Kitts, and Charlee Hill. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.

RANDY WAYNE O'DELL, 52, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, died February 10, 2013 at his home. Born September 16, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of Neeley O'Dell and Nellie (Thompson) O'Dell. He was preceded in death by his parents and one niece. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Chris Sutich; four brothers and one sister-in-law, Charles O'Dell, Ronald O'Dell and Neeley Douglas O'Dell, and James and Shana O'Dell. Beloved Uncle and dear friend to all who loved him. Burial will be Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in Cloice Hatten Cemetery in Prichard, West Virginia. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV is assisting the family.

WILLIAM "Bill" FORTNER, 66, of Dunlow, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 11, 2013 at St. Mary=s Hospital, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Brother James Parsley & Brother Bruce Berry officiating. Burial will follow in the Justice Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. Bill was born on May 21, 1946 in Dunlow, WV, to the late Willie Fortner and Myrtle Berry Fortner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Paul, L. D., and Jackie Fortner and sisters Mary Fortner and Ethel Harless. He was a member of Brush Creek United Baptist Church. Surviving are his loving wife of 46 years Patsy Bolen Fortner, two sons, Ira Fortner of Illinois and John Bolen and wife Kristi of Florida, grandson Kendall Bolen, two brothers Elmer Fortner and wife Barbara of Prichard and Carl Fortner and wife Penny of Charleston, WV. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

EDNA MAY PILES (Tiny), 88, of Shoals, W. Va., passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at her home, after a two-year battle with Alzheimer's. She was born November 26, 1924 in Belle Vernon, Pa., a daughter of the late George and Malvina Saxon Wilding. She was preceded in death by her husband Garrel L. Pyles, an infant son, a granddaughter and son-in-law, Bob Brashear. She is survived by three daughters Beverly Brashear of Belle Vernon, Pa., Marlene Thacker (Dallas) and Darlene Day (Kevin) of Huntington, W. Va., and one son Garrel L. Pyles, Jr. (Rhonda) also of Huntington, W. Va. She is the grandmother of Robin Brashear-Youger, Kelly Brashear (Michelle), Danielle Thacker Stewart (Hal), Jordan Thacker, Garry Lee Pyles (Tina) and Elizabeth Pyles, great-grandmother of eleven and great-great-grandmother of one. Tiny was a former employee of the Wayne County Board of Education working at Buffalo High School, she was also a charter member of Shoals Missionary Baptist Church. Per Tiny's request there will be no public services, after cremation a private service will take place at a later date. The family would like to express sincere appreciation to our sister, Darlene, for the years of loving care and attention she gave to our Mother. Also, a thank you to her Hospice nurses and social workers. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

BRYAN KEITH MILUM, 48, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to his Savior on Feb. 12, 2013, at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Aug. 19, 1964, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Alice Milum Maynard of Kenova, W.Va., and the late Billy Jack Milum. Bryan was a graduate of C-K High School and of nursing school in Atlanta, Ga. He was employed as an LPN at Madison Park in Huntington. He was baptized at the Rt. 75 Church of God and was currently a member of the Kenova Church of God. Bryan loved music and poetry, and was an avid collector of Blenko Glass. He had a great sense of humor and was a friend to all who knew him. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ermal and Henrietta Milum. He is survived by his mother, Alice Wells Milum Maynard; one brother, Scott Milum and his wife Deana; one sister, Sherri Milum; one half brother, Josh Maynard; two half sisters, Shannon and Belinda Milum; a stepsister, Cheryl Huffman; six nephews, Kris, Chase, Chandler, Abbott, Brandon and Sean; a special cousin, Mark Sowards; his stepmother, Linda Milum; and many other special family members and a host of wonderful friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Kenova United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Richards officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Cabell-Wayne Animal Shelter, 1901 James River Road, Huntington, WV 25701. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

MR. DALE TRAVIS SMITH, 74, of Ranger, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born May 5, 1938, at Ranger, where he spent most of his life. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Laurence Smith; mother, Mildred Adkins Smith Midkiff; sister, Bonnie Wentz; and brother, Winston Smith. He is survived by daughters, Kristy (Ryan) Ray of Ranger, and Jerri Hill of Taylor, Mich.; son, Mike (Kandi) Hill of Ona, W.Va.; brothers, Harold (Callie) Smith of Ranger, and Delano Smith of Crown Point, Ind.; sisters, Sharon (Roy) Lovejoy and Donna (Fred) Martin, both of West Hamlin, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Jordan and Kayla Hill, Zach and Hunter Hill, and Caleb Ray; many nieces, nephews, numerous cousins and a host of friends. Dale was a versatile worker with skills and experiences in various fields, including building construction, road surveying, school bus driving and mechanic, having last worked as a mechanic for the Lincoln County Board of Education. He served two years in the Army. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter, who loved his natural surroundings and his woodland home. Dale was a member of the Ranger Church of Christ. He was a quiet soul who loved to read, especially Civil War history, and was himself quite a storyteller of Ranger history. To say that his family will miss him is an understatement, but we are left with a trove of treasured memories. Services will be conducted 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at the Ranger Church of Christ with Jesse Williamson, minister, officiating. Friends may call Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ranger Church of Christ. At his request, his ashes will be divided and interred in his three favorite locations: beside his mother in Smith Cemetery, on Buzzard Rock and under his tree stand in Ranger, where so many wonderful memories were made. Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services at Chapmanville, W.Va., are serving the Smith family in handling and conducting Mr. Smith's services.

HELEN PERRY, 62, of Paragould, Ark., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., was taken suddenly to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Helen was born Jan. 30, 1951, in Louisa, Ky., a daughter of the late Paul and Clovia Lemaster Holt. Helen was a devout child of God and a member of Paragould Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loving wife and a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend to countless people. She enjoyed working in her flowers, feeding her birds, visiting with family, and traveling with her husband to numerous places all over the world visiting her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson, who meant the world to her. She was a shining light to everyone who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Claude and Bruce Holt. Survivors include her loving husband of 43 years, Mike Perry of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Dennis Bruetsch of Calgary, Canada; brothers, Jim Holt of Catlettsburg, Ky., Joe Holt of Louisa, Ky., Jerry Holt of Greenville, Ala., and Michael and Terry Holt of Fort Gay, W.Va.; sisters, Barbara Ann Blevins of Catlettsburg, Ky., Ruby Calderone of Columbus, Ohio, Carol Crabtree of Fort Gay, W.Va., Maxine Endicott of Daytona Beach, Fla., Tammy Holt of Prichard, W.Va., and Tina Finley of Fort Gay, W.Va.; and grandchildren, Michael Ryan Bruetsch, Devin Bruetsch and Sheldon Bruetsch. Funeral services will be conducted noon Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tony Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery in Huntington, W.Va. Visitation will be Saturday at 9 a.m. for family and 10 a.m. till noon for friends at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers are Michael Ryan Bruetsch, Devin Bruetsch, Sheldon Bruetsch, Tony Perry, Randy Perry, Herbie Perry, Dennis Perry, Loren Perry and Bob Chiarenzelli.

JEWELL LENE MCCOY BOFFO, 71, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at the Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., with Elder Roger Maynard and Pastor Jack Marcum officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. She was born June 15, 1941, at Kiahsville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ira Jenkins and Pansy Lee Counts McCoy. Jewell was a former teacher for Wayne County Schools and a dietician and cook for the Wayne Senior Citizens Center, and was a member of the Wayne Church of Christ on Bluefield Street. Her husband, Carl Randall Boffo; two brothers, Jack R. McCoy and Ronnie G. McCoy; and a sister-in-law, Winifred "Sis" McCoy, also preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Carl Fredrick Boffo of Follansbee, W.Va.; a sister, Joann Spence of Wayne, W.Va.; a brother, Jimmie McCoy of Louisville, Ky.; two sisters-in-law, Sharon McCoy of Huntington, W.Va., and Barbara McCoy of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Morris Funeral Home.

CHARLENE CYNTHIA HAYNIE, 66, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Angels transported her to her Heavenly home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Virginia Perdue Haynie; and her father, Jennings Caldwell Haynie; as well as her sisters, Geraldine Haynie Meadows and Barbara Haynie Collins; and her brothers, Roger Kent Haynie and Leo David Haynie. She is survived by her sisters, Millie Haynie Keeney, Grace Haynie Ferguson, Karen Haynie Sizemore and Diana Haynie Hensley. Charlene was a member of Madison Avenue Church of God and a previous member of Buffalo Valley Baptist Church. She was employed by J. C. Penny Company as an elevator operator and also worked as a custodian at Kellogg Elementary and Buffalo Elementary. Her hobby was making crafts for charitable organizations such as the Cabell-Wayne Association for the Blind and helping with vacation Bible school. Giving handmade gifts to her family and friends was one of her greatest joys. The family would like to express their appreciation to Heritage Center employees for their compassionate love and care for Charlene and also to Hospice of Huntington. Pallbearers will be Alan Ferguson, Kenny Haynie, Wilson Collins, Chris Sizemore, Steven Hensley and Richard Meadows. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Tim Jayne. Burial will be in the Hatten Cemetery, Prichard, W.Va. Friends may call from 11 a.m. till service time Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

VENA (DAY) SULLIVAN passed away on Feb. 13, 2013, surrounded by her loved ones at the Wyngate assisted living facility in Barboursville, W.Va. Vena was born on April 26, 1913, in Wayne County, W.Va., the first child of Henson and Zera Ferguson Day. Vena attended Wayne County schools. Traveling in rural Wayne County during the winter was difficult, therefore, in the winter they would move to the town of Wayne so the children would not miss school. Vena was an accomplished student and graduated as valedictorian of her class. Vena and her husband, Harold, lived in several locations, including Prices Creek, Huntington and Barboursville. Vena, at the age of 43, decided to return to school to acquire her nursing certification. She continued in nursing for over 20 years at Cabell Huntington Hospital in the pediatric department. Vena loved to have family functions and she always had her camera in hand to record her family as it grew. It is a testament to Vena and Harold that their four children have great love for each other and have stayed close over the years. Vena was always active with work, church, gardening and her family. In her retirement years, she loved to crochet, knit, and play dominoes and bingo with friends. Her grandchildren cherish the afghans she made for them. Vena is survived by a sister, Eula Adkins of Ona; three children, Jimmy (Iva) and Tommy (Karen) of Proctorville, Ohio, and Mary Lou Mason (Jerry) of Williamstown, W.Va.; a daughter-in-law, Wanda (Baker) Osburn of Westerville, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Pam (Osburn) Schwartz (Jeff), Rodney Osburn (Cindy), Jeff Osburn (Dee), Sandy Russell (Gary), David Mason (Melinda), Deborah (Mason) Swiger (Brian), John Mason (Karen), Mark Sullivan (Leah), Kevin Sullivan; and 20 great-grandchildren. Vena was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold; a son, Wesley Osburn; and a brother, James Day. Vena was a member of Barboursville Baptist Church. Vena decided to move into Wyngate when she was 93 for its ability to provide her assistance while allowing her some independence. Vena developed many friends while at Wyngate. Vena's family would like to express their appreciation for the love and care given to Vena by the staff at Wyngate. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Todd Godby on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va., with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Huntington. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday at Henson Mortuary. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonmortuary.com.

ANN KING, 83, of Barboursville, WV, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. She was born June 13, 1929 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Virgil and Lucy Williams Keefer. She was a homemaker, founder of Cornerstone House of Prayer in Fort Gay, WV, member of the East Lynn Church of God, and attended Celebration Church. Her husband, Billy King, a son, Kevin King and a sister, Evelyn Keefer also preceded her in death. Survivors include six daughters, Linda Barrett of Celebration, FL, Sandra Beckelheimer (Gerald) of Nashville, GA, Bonnie Callihan (Tim) of Flatwoods, KY, Kathy Perry (Dale) of Dunlow, WV, Vickie Stickler (John) of South Point, OH, and Susan Harris of Ashland, KY; three sons, Daniel King (Geraldine) of Genoa, WV, David King (Christina) of Barboursville, WV, and Darrin King; a sister, Vivian Hall (Bill) of Deltona, FL; special friends, Yolanda Russell and Brenda Robertson; 29 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Brother Otis Bowens officiating. Burial will follow at the King Cemetery on Little Lynn Creek. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home.

BOYD LEE "B. B." BROOKS, 60, of Wayne, WV, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Elder A. J. Perry and Brother Larry Adkins. Burial will follow in the Skeens Cemetery at East Lynn, WV. He was born August 13, 1952 at Wayne, WV, a son of the late Boyd and Nancy Ellen Smith Brooks. Two brothers, James Oscar "Bo" Brooks and Steve Allen Brooks, and a sister, Martha Ellen Brooks also preceded him in death. Survivors include three sisters, Eliza Stephens and husband, Jack, his "second parents", with whom he made his home, and Gladys Francis and husband, Danny, all of Wayne, WV, and Alberta Adkins and husband Calvin of East Lynn, WV; three brothers, Donald Brooks and wife, Sally of Dawsonville, GA, Lige Brooks and wife, Millie of Kiahsville, WV, and John Brooks and wife, Ann of Lavalette, WV; and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the nurses and staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their loving care.

CECIL JACKSON, 88, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Feb. 14, 2013, at the VA Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home with Brother Eugene Byrd and Brother Mike Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Greenup County, Ky., with the American Legion Post #93 Honor Guard conducting graveside rites. Cecil was born Feb. 29, 1924, in Genoa, W.Va., a son of the late Oscar and Matilda Robinson Jackson. He was a WWII veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Gospel Freewill Baptist Temple Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Katherine Jackson, and his second wife, Aldine Jackson; and one brother, Burnie Robinson. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jean (Mike) Brown of Logan, W.Va.; one stepdaughter, Linda Smith of Kenova, W.Va.; one brother, Charles Kimbler of Indiana; one very special niece, Cathy Robinson; two nephews, Johnny and Billy Robinson and wife Becky Robinson who were his caregivers; Richard Robinson, Danny Robinson, Janice Lenoard, Louisa Pinson and many other nieces and nephews; two grandchildren; and a host of other loved ones and family to numerous to mention. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

BIRDIE JEWELL DINGESS, 68, of Constantine, MI formerly of Harts, WV departed this life on, Thursday, February 14, 2013 at her residence. She was born May 11, 1944 at Harts, WV a daughter of the late Henry and Lottie (Vance) Frye. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Gus Toppings and two sisters, Mae and Vestie Toppings. Birdie enjoyed being a wife, mother and grandmother. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Larry Dingess of Constantine; one daughter, Lisa (Jerry) Adkins of Harts, WV; one son, Eric (Betina) Dingess of Constantine; one sister, Corrine Chambers of Bim, WV; seven grandchildren, Courtney Adkins, and Nicole Adkins both of Harts, Jacob Dingess, Kelsi Dingess, Rachel Dingess, Stephen Dingess and Jaiden Dingess all of Constantine; and one great-grandchild, Avery Adkins of Harts. Services were held at 1 pm, Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Freeman Funeral Home with Jimmy Carter officiating. Burial followed at the Dingess Cemetery, Harts, WV. Pallbearers were Jacob Dingess, Justin Chambers, Jeff Headley, Scott Dickerson, David Kirk and Terry Holcomb.

On February 16, 2013, VIRGINIA BELLE HITE MYLAR, almost 101 years young, left her home on Earth and was ushered peacefully and joyfully into Eternity by her Lord, Jesus Christ. Virginia was born March 3, 1912 in Wayne County, WV a daughter of the late L. G. "Elza" and Cora Bell Floyd Hite and was raised in the Huntington, WV area. She met her husband, Ralph, the love of her life, at Huntington High School. She worked for the Mylar's License Service for many years, but the joy of her life was her Church, the Madison Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the folks she knew there. She served in many ways, teacher of the Loyal Women's Class, leader of the youth work, Deaconess and in various capacities in the Christian Women's Fellowship. She was greatly appreciative of the many opportunities her Church provided her. She always had a kind word to say about everyone. She was active in the Church Women United group in Huntington. Virginia greatly enjoyed celebrating her 100th birthday in March of 2012 with her large family and friends. It was a very special day and all enjoyed the celebration and telling her how special she had been to her family and friends. She was a resident at Madison Park and passed away at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. The family was greatly appreciative of the loving care she received by the staff at these places. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph C. Mylar; sons Ralph Edward Mylar and Charles Irwin Mylar; brothers James Morgan Hite, Richard Hite, Russell Hite; twin sisters Ruby Evans and Ruth Bentley and sister Ella Bea Berisford. She leaves behind her brothers Rev. Raymond Harold (Caroline) Hite and Paul (Blanch) Hite; daughters Joann Mylar (William) Chambers and Henriella Mylar (A. Michael) Perry. She is the proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and Great Grandmother of 17 Great Grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Tuesday at the Madison Avenue Christian Church by Pastor Jamie Gump. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Madison Avenue Christian Church, 722 12th St. West, Huntington, WV 25704. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com. Mrs. Mylar will be taken to the church one hour before service time on Tuesday.

REBECCA ANNETTE FELTY SALYERS, 47, of Proctorville, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 17, 2013. Beckie was preceded in death by her big brother, Charles Curtis Felty, her paternal grandparents, Charles and Miranda Felty and maternal grandparents, Curtis and Juanita Bocook. Survived by her husband, the love of her life and best friend, David A. Salyers; the pride and joy of her life, her sons, Eric David Salyers and Evan Drake Salyers and his girlfriend, Carly Riley; her stepdaughter, Elizabeth Dawn Salyers; her parents whom she adored, Chuck and Ruth Ann Felty; her devoted sister, who took care of her when she needed her most, Sarah Ann Byard and her husband, Brian. Beckie's in-laws, Larry and Sandra Salyers; her brothers-in-law Greg Salyers and Laurie and Brian Salyers and Teresa; her sister-in-law, Becky Lego; nieces, Anna Ruth Felty, Jordan and Cara Salyers and Ally and Faith Salyers; nephew, Zachary Lego and Kelley; her lifelong friend, Lynn Salmons and so many other special friends whose love and devotion will never be forgotten. Beckie knew all her life that she wanted to be a nurse and graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School and Rio Grande University to achieve her goal. She loved Fairland High School and Marshall University athletics. She loved to travel with her family and they shared many wonderful vacations together. Beckie was a true friend to a countless number of people, to know her was to love her. She made a difference in this world and touched so many lives with her smile, kindness, gentle spirit and nursing expertise. Our lives are better for having known her. May the hole which has been left in our hearts be filled with kindness and caring for one another. Beckie would want that for us. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Proctorville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the church with Pastor Jeff Black officiating. Burial will follow in the Rome Proctorville Cemetery. Beckie had a heart for the Huntington City Mission where she and her family have volunteered during the holiday season. If you have a desire to make a memorial donation, they would appreciate your support of the Huntington City Mission, 624 10th St. Huntington, WV 25701. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfhcom

WALLACE EDWARD "Bub" BALL, 62, of Rittman, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born born July 23, 1950 in Genoa, W.Va. the son of Howard and Gladys (Robertson) Ball and married Vitoria Z. Robinson on Dec. 22, 1970 who survives. He had worked at Orrville Products for 32 years and had made his home in Rittman for the past 35 years. He enjoyed working on cars, attending car show and Blue Grass Music. He will be greatly missed by his wife; sons, Wallace "Wally" (Raquel) Ball II of Akron and Brian (Kelly) Ball of Millersburg; 8 grandchildren, James, Ashley, Trisha, Wallace III, Myrna and Zachary Ball, Brandy (Justin) Baldwin and Cody (Diana) Winchell; 3 great-grandchildren, Brenden, Kelsey and Zachary Holiday and 5 brothers, William Thomas (Jean) Hale of Wayne, W.Va., Marvin (Judy) Ball of Barberton, Ernie (Phyllis) Ball of Kenova, W.VA. Ronnie (Belinda) Ball of Rittman and Randall (Delana) Ball of Kenova. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Lowell Ball and infant sister Wanda and Joyce. Services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Creston where friends may call from 12:00 noon until time of services. Burial will be in Rittman Cemetery. Tributes may be shared at www.Murray-Funeral-Home.com Contributions may be made to Murray Funeral Home, 173 S. Main St., Creston, OH 44217 to help with final expenses.

CLYDE BILLUPS, 78, of Ceredo, WV. passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 at home. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 21, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Ceredo with Rev. Rodney Hale and Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Clyde was born June 2, 1936 in Ceredo, WV a son of the late Paul Thorton and Marie Workman Billups. He was retired from Special Metals, a member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo and a member of the Ellks Club #313. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a son Ken E. Billups and his step-mother Betty Billups. Survivors include his beloved wife Hazel McQuinn Billups; son and daughter-in-law Tony (Melissa) Billups of Prichard, WV.; two brothers and sisters-in-law Jim (Pat) Billups of Ceredo, WV. and Bob (Beverly) Billups of Huntington, WV.; two sisters and one brother-in-law Judy (Gary) Akers of Orlando, Fl. and Helen Webb of Ceredo, WV.; two God-children Dria Parker and Shooter Parker and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. at the First Baptist Church of Ceredo, Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

GLEN RAY HARVEY, 76, of Kenova, WV. passed away February 18, 2013 at home. Graveside services will be conducted noon Thursday, February 21, 2010 at the Endicott Family Cemetery in Genoa, WV. with Minister Jerry Smith officiating. Glen was born June 2, 1936 in Genoa, WV a son of the late Mannie and Elva Pack Harvey. He was retired from the J.P. Hamer Lumber Company and a member of the Bethlehem United Baptist Church. Survivors include three sisters Emogene Watts of Ceredo, WV., Freda Garrett of Chesapeake, Ohio and Ramona and Frank Ray of Ceredo, WV. and several nieces and nephews. He will be truly missed by all. There will be no visitation. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 11 A.M. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

ANITA PERKEY, 51, of Ironton, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Reger Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ronnie Tyree. Burial will follow at the Blankenship family Cemetery, Wayne. Anita was an employee of Food Fair in Ironton, Ohio. Anita was born on August 8, 1961 the daughter of Tolliver and Alice Leep Blankenship. She was preceded in death by her sister Marilyn Lane Anita is survived by her husband Michael Perkey, Son: Shawn Z. Dillon and daughter and son in law: Amanda and Ron Robinson. Step son: Michael Perkey Jr. and step daughter and son in law: Patty and James Bowling. Granddaughter: Hailey E. Robinson, step grandchildren: MacKennia, Montanna, Chayse, Carter and Paetyn Bowling, Dominic, Logan and Emma Perkey. Two brothers and sister; Patrick and Travis Blankenship and Loretta Blankenship Smith. Friends may call from 6-8 pm Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com

KENNETH RALPH ADKINS, 56, of Homosassa Springs Fla., passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 at his home. He was born January 7, 1957 in Boone County, West Virginia, a son of the late Andrew Jackson Maynard and Anna Faye Adkins Maynard. His grandparents, Roscoe and Hattie Adkins also preceded him in death along with infant brother, Andrew Maynard; stepfather Leonard Maynard; aunts Eva Ferguson, Minnie Williamson, Winona Bradley; uncles Arthur Adkins and Jim Hale; cousins Von Adkins, Larry Williamson, Kathy K, Williamson, Carrol Salmons, and Patricia Gilbert; two nephews, Trevon Elkins and Charles Brandon Ray Stamper; and great nephew Logan Collins. Survivors include three sons, Kenneth M. Adkins of Homosassa Springs, Jeremy Adkins, and Joshua Adkins, both of Prichard, W.Va.; one brother, James Ronnie Maynard and his wife Enemercy of Williamston, S.C.; two sisters, Joan Eva Mae Fairchild of Crum, W.Va., and Joyce Ann Meade and husband John "Dog" of Dunlow, W.Va.; half-sister Myrtle Jane Estep, also of Williamston; five nieces, Carreann Maynard of Riverview, Fla., Abralee Maynard of Russell, Ky., Jennifer Orta of Obetz, Oh., Breanna Maynard of Crossville, Tenn., and Brittany Collins of Crum; one nephew, Joshua Elkins of Dunlow; cousins Doris Bradley and David Hale; one aunt Edith Hale; special friend Denise Richardson, and ex-wife Brenda Hunley of Prichard, W.Va.; and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Greasy Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday, at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

LOUISE MARCUM MEDDINGS, 91, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. She was born February 24, 1921 in Crum, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Kelly and Bessie Marcum. One daughter, Mary Lee Williamson also preceded her in death. Louise was a member of the Dunlow Freewill Baptist Church. Those left to cherish her memory is one son, Leo Daniel Meddings and his wife Betty of Mich.; one daughter, Bessie Ann Perry and her husband Joe of Lavalette; son-in-law, Larry Williamson and his wife Jan of Huntington; four grandchildren, Cullie Williamson of Huntington, Jeremy Meddings and his wife Alissa of Arkansas, Jennifer Meddings of Mich., and Michael J. Perry and his wife Cassandra of Wayne; and six great-grandchildren, Elijah Michael Perry, Emilia Jolee Perry, Marissa Williamson, Jacob Meddings, Benjamin Meddings, and Madison Meddings. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Emanuel Ferguson and Ray Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at the McClellan Crum Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral

LOUIS ALLEN LOWE, "LOUIE," 66, of Huntington passed away Feb. 19, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born Nov. 12, 1946, in Wayne County, a son of the late Arnold Clay Lowe and Gladys Lavena Knapp Lowe. In addition to his parents, Louis was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Sheila R. Lowe; four children, Christina M. Heaberlin, Julia A. Allen, S. Michele Clark and George Smith Jr.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Spring Valley Memorial Gardens with Rev. Cleo Watson officiating. Services are entrusted to Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ceredo. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

BRUCE WILLIAM BILLUPS, 93, of Huntington, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at his home. He was born Jan. 14, 1920, in Cabell County, and graduated from Barboursville High School in 1941. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the United States Army. He retired from Houdaille Industries. He was a sixty-year member of Minerva Lodge #13 A.F. & A.M., Barboursville, 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, Royal Arch Chapter York Rite, Shriner Beni Kedem Temple, Faithful Forty, Fifty-year member of Barboursville Chapter #95 Order of the Eastern Star, where he served as Worthy Patron ten times, Past Royal Patron of the Order of Amaranth, Faith Court #11. One of his greatest and most meaningful pleasures was driving the Shrine Van taking children to the Shriners Hospital in Lexington, Ky., and Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ozzie C. Billups Sr. and Gladys Donahoe Billups; brothers, Foster "Doc" Billups and Ozzie C. "Dick" Billups Jr.; sister, Martha Billups Winters; his first wife of 53 years, Louise Bowen Billups; second wife, Rose Mae Billups; third wife, Claris Childers Billups; grandson, Freddie Billups II; and a stepdaughter, Jane Connloy. He is survived by his loved and devoted son, Fred Billups, and daughter-in-law, Sharon Jo Billups; stepdaughters, Ruth Harless, Diane "Woofie" Gay and beloved Carol Clarke; grandson, David Billups; granddaughter-in-law, Kathy Adkins Gibson; granddaughter and grandson, Melissa Jo and Todd Easthom; step-granddaughters, Wendy Ellis and Jennifer Wilkinson; step-grandson, Brian Ellis; great-grandsons, Donald Billups III, Kevin Billups, Robert Bruce Easthom and Hunter Easthom; great- great-grandchildren, Tyler Kent, Cannon Wilkinson, Kaedon and Kaedryonna Billups; nephews, Henry and wife Ellie Billups and family, Jeff and wife Theresa Billups and family; niece, Mary Billups Doherty and family; sister-in-law, Vesta Lawhorn; cousins, Judy Donahoe Mace, Brenda Donahoe Greathouse, Ann Donahoe Ratcliff and her husband Dr. Bruce Ratcliff including all their families; and a host of cousins, extended family and a multitude of friends. Among all of his wonderful friends, whom the family is grateful for all of their support, love, and prayers. We want to give special thanks to his best friends Gary and Margie Arthur. Among all of his accomplishments, the greatest was that he was a respected and honorable man, the love he gave, his wonderful sense of humor, and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. We love you Pop paw. The family also thanks Hospice for all of their care and support. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Henry Clay. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery. Masonic graveside services will be conducted by the Minerva Lodge #13 A.F. & A.M. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.

RACHEL LORENA CLARK, 91, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Feb. 19, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, W.Va., with Scott Queen officiating, followed by a graveside service at 1 p.m. at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. She was born Feb. 26, 1921, a daughter of the late James Thomas and Johnsie Clark Curtis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don F. Clark; one son, Stephen Curtis; one brother, John Curtis; and two sisters, Leona Roper and Ila Lee Carswell. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Della Ruth and Kevin Harshbarger of Lavalette, W.Va., and Hope and Donnie Nelson of Lavalette; two sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Penny Curtis of Salisbury, N.C., and Stanley and Donna Curtis of Warner Robbins, Ga.; three sisters and brother-in-law, Susie Henson, Opal and Jessie Coffee and Johnsie Nelson all of North Carolina; one brother, James Curtis of North Carolina; grandchildren, Andrea Queen and her husband Scott and her children Cameron and Bailey; Rachel Meadows and her husband Jeremy and her children Lexie, Brady and Presley; Teresa and Jim Conley and their son Ethan; Alrena and John Labus and their son Zeke; and Fenton and Brittany Perkins and their children Jacob, Addison and Brynleigh. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.

GEORGIA MAY ADKINS, 84, of Wayne, WV, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Pastors Johnny Jackson and Larry Carico officiating. Burial will follow at the Mose Asbury Cemetery at East Lynn, WV. She was born October 19, 1928 at East Lynn, WV, a daughter of the late Lewis and Martha Smith Elkins. She was a former inspector for General Cigar and was a process checker for Western Electric in Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of the Crockett-Booton Methodist Church. Five brothers, Elmer, James, Delbert, Earsel, and Walter Elkins, and three sisters, Magdaline Adkins, Mary Bucher, and Genevieve Epling, also preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, George Edward Adkins; a daughter, Linda Capocciama and husband, Pete of Columbus, OH; two grandchildren, Michael Davis and wife, Amy, and William Davis and wife, Katrina; seven great-grandchildren, Andrew, Tyler, Emily, Chase, Kaelen, and Alayna Davis, and Alex Parker. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home.

LUCINDA RAMEY DYER, 92, of Lavalette, WV, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Madison Park Senior Community in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV with Emory Osburn and Frank Taylor, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens at Wayne. She was born May 18, 1920 at Taplin, WV, a daughter of the late James Harrison and Mary Frances Robinson Ramey. She was a homemaker and member of the Lavalette Baptist Church. Her husband, Remley "Rem" Dyer, sisters, Ruby Marcum, Olive Thacker, and Carlene Ramey and brothers Minuard, James H., Jr., Paul, Clovis and Gordon Ramey, also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Janet Queen and husband, Newman "Cookie" of Genoa, WV; a son, Kenneth Dyer and wife, Ruby of Huntington, WV; four grandchildren, Sam (Shelly) Queen of Ridgeley, WV, Lara (Chris) Richardson of Genoa, WV, Caleb (Holly) Dyer of Wayne and Kyle Jacob Dyer and his fiancé, Kayla Queen of Knoxville, TN; three great-grandchildren, Andrea "Andi" Queen, Brady Dyer and Hunter Dyer; four sisters, Freda Crockett, Joy Burgess, Myra Lewis, and Brenda Lycans, all of Huntington, WV; two brothers, Bryce Ramey of Huntington, WV, and Doug Ramey of Wayne, WV; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of Madison Park for their excellent care.

CAROL ANN WELLMAN CISCO, 70, of Kingsland, Ga., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus in St. Mary's, Ga. She was born March 16, 1942, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Elzie and Bertha Plymale Wellman. She was a self-employed beautician at Cisco's in Westmoreland for many years. Carol was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. She is survived by her husband, Chilton Cisco; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael A. and Kim Cisco of Jacksonville, Fla.; one granddaughter, Lexey Cisco of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Glenna Wellman of Huntington, W.Va.; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Jayne officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

GLADYS ANN THOMPSON YOUNG, 76, of Catlettsburg, Ky., loving mother, wife, sister and grandmother went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. She was born Oct. 17, 1936, in Kenova, W.Va., a daughter of the late Robert Amos and Della Parsley Thompson. Gladys was a member of the Jefferson Avenue Church of God, where she was an avid church worker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Charles Edward Young; two brothers, William R. and Robert Amos Thompson II; and one sister, Deloris Abernathy. She is survived by Julius "Dee" Edward Young; a son, Roger Dale and Diane Young; three daughters, Jeris Ann and James Fry, Tammy Lynn and Michael Wilson, and Lisa Carole McFarland; one brother, Marshall Ray and Lois Thompson; one sister, Marcella Ann and Timothy Wolfe; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and a host of other family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff and doctors who extended great love and care to Gladys. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at the Jefferson Avenue Church of God. Funeral services will begin immediately following the visitation at 1 p.m. at the church with Pastor Greg Tomlinson and Pastor Paul R. Farley officiating. Burial will follow in Golden Oaks Cemetery, Ashland, Ky. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorial donations may be made to the Jefferson Avenue Church of God Building Fund, 2039 Jefferson Ave., Huntington, WV 25704. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

WETZEL R. SPURLOCK, 96, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at Hall's Assisted Living, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Bill Cornwell and Carroll Browning. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. He was born Nov. 27, 1916, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Burwell and Elizabeth Insco Spurlock. He was a retired steelworker with Conner's Steel Co. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Virginia Spurlock; his beloved son, Burwell "Billy" Spurlock; and his close friends, Jim and Lucille Corns. A longtime member of Ceredo Church of Christ, Wetzel leaves behind his friends and church family. A special thanks to the Hall's Assisted Living staff for their kindness and caring for Wetzel. Friends may call from noon until service time on Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

ETHEL FAYE DILLON, 81, of East Lynn, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 22, 2013. She was born March 10, 1931 in Lincoln County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late William and Mary Davis. Her husband Boyd Dillon also preceded her in death along with her five brothers, Lyle Davis, Gilbert Davis, Wilbert Davis, Tommy Davis, and Howard Davis, and her five sisters, Delilah Adkins, Verna Jeffers, Esta Prichard, Maretta Burns, and Geneva McComas. Ethel was a homemaker and a member of the Big Lynn Freewill Baptist Church. She leaves behind five children: Danny Lee Dillon and his wife Lisa of Lincoln County; Debra Lynn Adkins, Rodney Gale Dillon, Teresa Napier and her husband Kennith, all of East Lynn, and Lisa Garcia and her husband John of Lavalette, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Jonathan Adkins, Douglas Eugene Dillon, Tiffany Osburn, Heather Adkins, Nathan Dillon, Brandon Dillon, Kristina Dillon, and Katrina Dillon; and two great-grandchildren: Cayden Dillon and Brylee Black. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Staley officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

LACY STONE, 87, of Huntington, West Virginia left this life on Friday, February 22, 2013. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church, Buffalo Creek Road, Huntington, West Virginia with Pastor Kim L. Stone, Pastor Larry S. Mullens and Pastor Tim Jayne officiating. Burial will be in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, West Virginia. Lacy was born April 17, 1925 in Paint Creek, West Virginia, a son of the late Elsworth and Francis Stone. He was retired from Aristech Chemical. He attended Buffalo Valley Missionary Baptist Church. He was also a US Navy Veteran, having served during World War II. Survivors include his beloved wife of 64 years, Lula Mae Skeens Stone; two children Beverly and Gary Bailey and Kim and Lugene Stone of Huntington, West Virginia. Three grandchildren, Lacy Leanne and Mark Wilson, Angela and Brandon Huff, and Dustin and Sara Stone; one sister, Nora Stone Stewart, one nephew Eugene Noble; and four great grand children, (who was the joy of his life), Lacy MarLeah, KimberLynn Hope, Titus Stone Wilson and Bryson Timothy Stone; and three more on the way, Baby Wilson, Baby Huff, Baby Stone. He also leaves behind several other family members and a host of friends. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Lacy at P. O. Box 8, Milton, West Virginia 25541. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com

JENNINGS PACK, 83, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Don Dillon officiating. Burial will follow at the Mills Vaughn Cemetery, Wayne, with military graveside rites by American Legion Post #93, Kenova, W.Va. He was born July 27, 1929, a son of the late Arbit and Mary Cox Pack. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four sisters, Vaudney Pack, Phyllis McCaig, Exlee Moore and Malda Marcum; four brothers, Eddie, Lonnie, Homer and Roger Pack; and one great-grandson, Cody Pack. Surviving is his loving wife of 57 years, Ella Miller Pack; son, Daryl Pack (Annetta) of Calhoun County, W.Va.; daughter, Tammy Daniels (Tim) of Wayne; four grandchildren, Sara Shafer (Andrew), Joshua Bond, Tiffiney Little (David) and Aaron Martinez; one great-grandson, Maddox Shafer; two sisters, Hazel Marcum of Detroit, Mich., and Joan Begley of Taylor, Mich.; and two brothers, Clayton Pack of Detroit, Mich., and Odell Pack of Riverview, Mich. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the VA Medical Center for their help and support and especially Dr. Joyce Martin, Connie Morgan (P.A.), and a very special nurse Kaylynn Williams.

MR. CHARLES W. SMITH, 80, of Ceredo, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Charles was born Feb. 21, 1933, in Ceredo, W.Va., a son of the late James Dewey and Mayme Bell Neal Smith. He was known as "Shorty" to all who loved him, and will be terribly missed. "Shorty" was a loving husband to Margaret Ann, and was preceded in death by his son, Charles William Smith Jr. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Michael Wayne Smith and his wife Susan; and his grandchildren, Jessie and Tony Hardesty, Michael Smith and Jenny, Drew Smith and Amanda. He has two great-granddaughters, Grace and Madelyn Perego. He is also survived by five brothers and two sisters, Roger, Arthur, Douglas, George, Howard, Wilma and Nanna Mae. He had many close nephews and nieces, and a very special niece, Sandra Perdue. His special friends David and Penny Caldwell, and he loved his two buddies, Duke and Mindy. He was a self-employed mechanic and body man, and was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, having served in the 82nd Airborne 325th Infantry Regiment in Fort Bragg, N.C. A memorial service will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at the Tri-State Worship Center, South Point, Ohio, with Pastor Terry Wagner officiating. Veterans Honor Guard, Post 16, will conduct military honors. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

STERLIN EUGENE WILLIAMSON, 65, of Fort Gay, W.Va. passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013. He was born December 22, 1947 in Webb, W.Va. a son of the late Mack and Myrtle Copley Williamson. He was an electrical contractor and was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran. Survivors include one daughter, Jennifer (Allen) Harris of Flat Gap, Ky.; three brothers, Dwight (Patty) Williamson of Webb, W.V.; Bill (Oretha) Williamson of Fort Gay; Carl (Rosetta) Williamson of Webb; one sister, Ann (Orville) Evans of Middletown, Ohio; three grandchildren, Austin, Hannah, and Alison. Memorial service will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, March 1. 2013 at Young Funeral Home Chapel with Sherman Ray Williamson officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 am till 11:00 am Friday.

JERRY FRANKLIN WORKMAN, 47, of Wellston, Oh., went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 25, 2013. His mother Judy Carol McClellan Workman preceded him in death along with one son, Jerry Workman, Jr. He leaves behind his father, Raymond Workman of Wayne, W.Va.; three daughters, Brittany Workman of Leon, W.Va., Bridget Workman of Columbus, Oh., and Frankie Workman of Wayne; one son, Jeremy Workman, also of Wayne; and three grandchildren, Gage Parsons, Lindsey Workman, and Bryce Parsons, all of Wayne. Also surviving are two sisters Linda Workman and Sherry Davis; three brothers David Workman Teddy Workman, and Jimmy Workman, all of Wayne; nephews, Joshua Milam, Jonathan Milam, and David Workman Jr.; nieces, Jessica Davis, Rhonda Hodge, Caroline Woods, and Jennifer Workman; and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Buck Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Robertson Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to funeral on Wednesday.

DOROTHY MAE DAVIS, 86, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Monday, February 25, 2013, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Mark Booth and Pastor John McSweeney. Burial will follow in Cyrus Cemetery, Wayne County, W.Va. She was born February 1, 1927, in Whites Creek, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles and Carrie Wilson Christian. She was a clerk with Smith's Little Giant Grocery and a member of the Cyrus Baptist Church of Kenova, W.Va. Dorothy was also a charter member of the Whites Creek OES 159. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Davis and brother Pearl "Buster" Christian. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law Bill and Herma Lynn Davis of Kenova, W.Va.; grandchild Ashlee Davis Brown of Kenova; sisters Barbara Christian of Kenova and Jean Hensley of Huntington, W.Va.; sister-in-law Erma Lee Christian of Prichard, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews and family and friends. Friends may call from noon until service time on Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

JOSEPH RUSSELL, 63, of Marietta, Georgia, formerly of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 25, 2013, at Community Hospice Care, Ashland, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Fred Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. He was born on July 26, 1949, to the late Audley and Susie Wilson Russell. Joe was a graduate of Wayne High School where he proudly played Pioneer football for Coach Jarrell. Joe graduated from Marshall University where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity and was a sales manager for S.C. Johnson. He is survived by a son Christopher Alan Russell of New York, N.Y., sister Maxine Lewis (Don) of Ironton, Ohio, two brothers, Clifford Douglas Russell (Edith) of Denver, Colorado and Daniel (Debbie) Russell of Wayne. Joe lived his life by the creed "If it is to be, it is up to me." Friends may call one hour prior to the service time on Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to your local Hospice organization.

LOIS ANN STAPLETON, 75, of Wayne, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Danny Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow in the Asbury Cemetery, East Lynn, WV. Lois was born on August 11, 1937 to the late Millard Terry & Mary Lemons Terry. She worked as a care provider for Home Health Care. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Wilma Fouch. Surviving is her loving husband Don Stapleton, daughter Stacy Russell of Wayne, WV, six sons Eddie Sowards (Bobbi) of Cross Lanes, WV, Kevin Stapleton (Tera) of Barboursville, WV, Keith Stapleton (Tammy) of Williamson, WV, James Stapleton of East Lynn, WV, Michael Corn (Teresa) of Lavalette, WV and Jerry Stapleton of East Lynn, WV; one sister Lola Stover (Jim) of Lufkin, Texas, three brothers, Ray Terry (Jean) of Orlando, Florida, Oscar Terry (Margaret) of New York City, NY, Ervin Terry (Marg) of Merritt Island, Florida, 13 Grandchildren: Kaleb, Greg, Ashley, Jonathon, Donavan (Paige), Alexis, Shawn (Kayla), Jason (Jamie), Aaron, Jared, Savannah, Dylan and Natalie, and 5 great grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

JAMES RAY NEACE born March 14, 1936, passed from this life February 26, 2013, at age 76 from his home at Ranger, W.Va. He was surrounded by family and friends by his side. James is the son of the late Lawrence and Doskey Neace. He is survived by his wife Sallie Lucas Neace; a son Lee Neace and a daughter-in-law Bobbi Perkins Neace; Lee's children are Jessica Adkins, Derick, Chelsie, Rachel and Destiny Neace; a daughter Melissa Neace Clark; Melissa's children are Robert James and Summer Clark; and a daughter April Neace Morrison; April's daughters are Autumn and Chyanne Morrison. He is also survived by two brothers, Carl and Robert Wondel "Mert" Neace; and three sisters, Annabel Cyfers, Violet Neace and Patricia Webb. James retired from ACF Industries, is a son of God, a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was loved by everyone that knew him and will be greatly missed. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday March 1, 2013, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Bethel Perky officiating. Burial will follow at Peaceful Mountain Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. Viewing hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

MARY LOU JOHNSON, 98, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at the Heritage Center in Huntington. She was born August 28, 1914, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Blair and Edna Crockett Ferman. She was a retired cashier from Winn Dixie. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Earl Robert Johnson three sisters and two brothers. Survivors include one daughter Jean Adkins; three granddaughters and their husbands, Sara Murray (Hugh), Sharon Wilburn (Rob) and Brenda Harrison (Terry); seven great-grandchildren and eight great- great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg, Ohio with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. There will be no visitation and no funeral procession. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

LARRY WORKMAN, age 51, of Ashland formerly of Louisa died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Community Hospice Care Center of Ashland, KY. Larry was born May 20, 1961 in Columbus, OH. He is the son of the late Arlie "Hoover" and the late Doris (Jobe) Workman. He was a self-employed Carpenter. He is survived by his wife: Shirley (Fitch) Workman, one daughter: Courtney Bentley of Ashland, KY and one son: Chris Workman of Ashland, KY; Brother of four sisters: Bonita Debord of Louisa, KY, Rita Nolen of Louisa, KY, Myrice Wilks of Louisa, KY, Marilyn Sue Workman of Louisa, KY and three brothers: Randall Workman of Louisa, KY, Eugene Workman of Louisa, KY, Bobby Workman of Louisa, KY; son-in-law, Joseph Bentley; daughter-in-law, Tiffany Workman of Ashland, KY; grandson, Easton Michael Workman of Ashland, KY. The funeral was held 2:00 pm on Friday, March 1 at Wilson Funeral Home Inc., 1270 Hwy 2565, Louisa, KY with Rev. Lenwood Campbell and Rev. Eddie Wiler officiating. Burial was in Workman Cemetery, Louisa. Calling hours were Thursday, February 28 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Wilson Funeral Home Inc., 1270 Hwy 2565, Louisa, KY.

THERESA LYNN BAKER, 49, of Lavalette, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born May 1, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio. Her father, Arnold Cook preceded her in death. She leaves behind her mother, Wilda Mae Cook; her husband, Johnny Baker of Lavalette; three sons, Davie Baker of Huntington, W.Va., Philip Baker of New Kent, Va., and Kevin Cook of Huntington; one daughter, Janice Watson of Grayson, Ky.; and five grandchildren, Frankie Faylynn Cook, Connor Joseph Cook, Chase Anthony Baker, Kylie Paige Baker, and Aubrey Lynn Watson. Memorial services will be conducted in Franklin, W.Va. at a later date. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Baker family.

BETTY JO HARLESS, 80, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Johnny Harris. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. She was born June 25, 1932, in Cabell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Frank and Marie Gibson Tate. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Lynn Harless, and a brother, Frankie Tate. Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenneth Ray and Rosita Harless of Lavalette, W.Va., Roger Harless and Richard Harless both of Georgia; three grandchildren, Kenneth Harless Jr. and his wife Amy, Regina Harless and Heather Ramey and her husband Rodney; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, James Tate of Georgia; two sisters, Virginia and Brenda, both of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

IDA LOUISE PEYTON, 85, of Ceredo passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at her home. She was born on June 11, 1927, in Putnam County, W.Va., to Amos Noah and Phoebe Lee Jones Peyton. She was a retired seamstress for Maidenform. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Clarice Smith, Juanita Wells and Oma Hunt; and one brother, Robert L. Peyton. She is survived by her nieces, Emma Lee Morrison, Geraldine "Jerrie" Hussell and Norma Jean Farley; and her nephews, Kyle Browning, Charles Chester "Pat" Wells and John Allen Peyton. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Minister John Holland officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Sulphur Burial Park. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

WILLIAM "BILL" A. SCAGGS, 90, of Daytona Beach, Fla., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs, Fla. Bill was born and raised in Westmoreland, a son of the late Fletcher G. Sr. and Blanche Cornwell Scaggs. After the early death of his mother, he was raised and loved by his stepmother, Mae Bell Queen Scaggs. He is preceded in death by his wife, Kate Faye Browning Scaggs; and brother, Fletcher G. Scaggs Jr. He is survived by two sons, Rev. David Allen Scaggs Sr. (Candy) of Westport, Ind., and William I. Scaggs of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; two grandsons, David Allen Scaggs Jr. (Jenny) of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Robert Garrett Scaggs (Allysa) of Westport, Ind.; and also three great-grandchildren, Mason Scaggs of Hendersonville, Tenn., Drake and Katie Scaggs of Westport, Ind. Bill retired from Houdaille Industries in Huntington, and is a member of the First Baptist Church of Port Orange, Fla. He was a member of VFW Post 1064, Mountaineer Chapter #37 of the 4th Marine Division, Crescent Lodge #32 as a 32nd degree mason, Huntington Scottish Rite, Beni Kedem Temple, and Eastern Star Marcum Chapter #61. Bill served in World War II 4th Marine Division as a Pharmacist Mate, where he received two Bronze Stars and several other awards for meritorious service. Bill loved sports and was a semi-pro boxer while serving in the Military. He was the charter manager/coach of the VFW 1064 boxing team, where he led several local boxers to fight in Madison Square Garden. His love of sports was also demonstrated by being a key organizer for the Westmoreland Little League football team, building the backdrop for Little League's Smith Baseball field, and the key constructor for the lights at Vinson High School Football field. He organized the Daytona Beach Chapter of the West Virginia Club and remained active in the club. Bill enjoyed his retirement and being able to visit the beach, square dance and visit with friends. The family wishes to express their appreciation for the acts of kindness given to Bill and family during his illness and passing. Special acknowledgements to loving friend Betty Hughes; and neighbors, Andrea Miller, Dean and Angie Spletter, and Gary and AbbyGail Keappler. Friends may visit from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, at Reger Funeral Home and 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, March 4. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at noon at the Reger Funeral Chapel with Rev. Pat Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington, W.Va. Online condolences may be sent to www.regerfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the building fund of Westport Baptist Churrch, Box 310, Westport, IN 47283.

BETTY JO CAREY HUNTER, 85, of Huntington, widow of Eddie Mac Hunter, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at her residence. She was born July 28, 1927, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Joseph Daniel and Esta Mae Ramey Carey. In addition to her parents, two sisters, Mildred Mae Cox and Dorothy Jean Whitt, preceded her in death. Betty Jo graduated in 1945 from Vinson High School, and was retired as an accounting and payroll manager after starting on the floor as a sales clerk at the former Anderson Newcomb Department Store and Stone and Thomas Department Store with 48 years service. She joined the Beta Sigma Phi in April 1960 in Nu Chapter. Betty Jo progressed to Xi Rho, Preceptor Phi, Laureate Phi and lastly Lambda Master. Betty Jo served two consecutive terms as president of Beta Sigma Phi city council, as well as Recording Secretary Treasurer. In 1978-79, she was selected as Miss Beta Sigma Phi for Huntington. She was chairman of two state conventions held in Huntington 1969 and 1975, and served as treasurer of three other conventions held in 1982, 1992 and 1999. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Susan Hunter Nichols and Robert Nichols of Huntington; a brother, Paul Edward Carey of Stockton, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank her special friends at EMS Transport and at Fresenius Dialysis Units. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, at White Chapel Mausoleum, White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, with Pastor Dennis Morrello officiating. Friends may visit the family 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Chapman's Mortuary, with a Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Ritual at 5 p.m. Condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

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