JAMES N. SULLIVAN, 74, of Kenova, died June 1, 2017 in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family with arrangements, which are incomplete.

BETTY WALTERS, 87, of Ceredo,, passed away on June 1, 2017 at Huntington Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 21, 1930 in Wayne Co., WV; a daughter of Dock Marshall Shannon and Louella Marie Pancake. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her children: Virgil Keith Walters and Clifford Walters; her siblings, Dock Shannon Jr., Charles Shannon, Irvin Shannon, Mary Gilkerson and Martha Shannon; her grandchildren, Becky and Theresa. She leaves behind to mourn her loss; her son, David Lesley Walters; her grandson, Jeremy David Walters (Briell) and 3 great-grandchildren. As per her wishes Betty will be cremated by Tri-State Cremation Society and there will be no services.

JAMES (JIM) NORRIS SULLIVAN, 74, of Kenova, a purveyor of fine stuff, servant, leader and amazing family man went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2017 in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born August 21, 1942, in Huntington, a son of the late James Lee and Norma Snyder Sullivan of Kenova. Raised as a Christian from a young boy, Jim was a member of the Kenova United Methodist Church. He graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School, Class of 1960, where he served as Class President. He continued to remain close to his high school friends throughout his life which brought him great joy. Prior to attending college, he proudly served in United States Air Force as a Communication Specialist for SAC and served four years in Texas, California and Alaska. He then graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor's and Master's in Business Administration. He began his career at Xerox Corporation in Sales and Management for 10 years and then worked the next 35 years in various brokerage firms retiring in 2006 as a Vice President of Financial Services from Solomon Smith Barney. Jim loved the communities in which he lived and the people whom he served. It was his passion second only to his family. He was twice President of the Charleston American Business Club and served as the District Director of the Charleston region. He served on the South Charleston Planning and Zoning Board as well as a member of Kenova City Council. He was also very committed to his local and national Rotary Clubs serving as the President of both the South Charleston Rotary and Ceredo-Kenova chapters. He was also a Paul Harris fellow. He also served most recently as the President of the Wayne County Library Board. He is survived by his wonderful and loving wife of 21 years, Mary Lou Sullivan; his two beautiful children, James L. (Tonia) Sullivan and Lisa Michelle Sullivan, both of Charleston, W.Va.; his special, loving stepdaughters, Merritt Henderson of Atlanta, Ga., and Megan (Doug) Harrison of Roanoke, Va.; two grandsons, Trevor and Sawyer Harrison, also of Roanoke, Va.; his brothers, Roger L Sullivan of Columbus, Ohio, and Dick (Carol) Sullivan of South Point, Ohio; two special aunts, Ruby Snyder and Margaret Hinkle; and one uncle, Ray Snyder; special nieces and nephews with a special recognition to Tim Sullivan of Columbus, Ohio; the mother of his children, Rosemary Lingsch; Jill Sullivan, who was like a daughter to him; and a very special family friend, Sandy Doll. The family would like to give very special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Staci Smith, Dr. Tim Saxe, Rebecca Walsh R.N. and Hospice House for the exceptional, unrelenting care and kindness they gave to Jim. Visitation for family and friends will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 5, at Kenova United Methodist Church. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at the Kenova United Methodist Church with burial immediately after at Ridgelawn Memorial Park in Huntington. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington or Kenova United Methodist Church Building Fund. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com

JAMES MICHAEL CRUM, 42, of Huntington, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2017, after a courageous battle against Multiple Myeloma. He was at home surrounded by his family. Jamie was born August 1, 1974, in Huntington and worked for Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Buffalo, W.Va., for 15 years. After much prayer and planning, he started his own business, allowing him to spend even more time with his wife and kids. He faithfully attended Shepherds Fold Baptist Church for 17 years and enjoyed being ministered to by his father-in-law. Jamie is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ora and Elmo Mills, and paternal grandparents, Arthur and Louella Crum. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 16 years, Laura Elizabeth Lycans Crum; two daughters, Alayna Finley Crum and Alandra Klein Crum; two sons, Silas Clay Crum and Zion Jamyson Crum; parents, Robert and Brenda Sue Mills Crum; a sister, Suella Marie Tabor (Nick); his loving and devoted parents-in-law, Jeffrey and Beverly Lycans; brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Freda Lycans; a special aunt, Barbara Wilson; and a devoted "niece," Kylie Day. Jamie is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Jeff Lycans officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Oak Farm Cemetery, Huntington. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Laura would like to express her sincere gratitude to the M.B.R.C.C. staff at WVU for their prayers, loving care and commitment to Jamie. A special thanks to Dr. Abraham Kanate and Deirdre Bulian, NP. Jamie's prayer was that the Lord would use him as a light in the lives he touched throughout his journey. "Isaiah 41: 1-3."

SHERRY ANN KELLEY ANTINORI, 62, of Ceredo passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. She was born September 4, 1954 to the late James and Mary Smith Kelley. She was preceded by sisters Peggy Bailey and Brenda Moyers. Survivors include her children Bradley, Jimmy and Scott Kearns and Jackie, April and Kimberly Kearns and Priscilla Newman. She is also survived by her siblings Jr., Tommy and Danny Kelley and Patricia Sirop and Joyce Howard. All services will be private. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at rollinsfh.com.

WALLACE LEO JOHNSON, 59, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 08, 2017 in Prichard, WV. Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Friday at Morris Funeral Home. He was born December 16, 1957 in Fort Gay, WV, a son of the late Harry and Alice Spaulding Johnson. Wallace was a 1977 graduate of Fort Gay High School and worked at Ohio Steel in Summit Station, OH for nineteen years. He was also a family historian and genealogist. He was instrumental in starting the "Headstone Project" which placed headstones on unmarked graves. Also preceding him in death was a son, Jeremiah Harry Johnson; a brother, Dillard Johnson; three sisters, Agnes Johnson Messer, Sarah Johnson and Betty May Johnson. Survivors include his loving wife, Helen Caldwell Johnson; three children, Matthew (Carla) Johnson; Sarah Johnson and Mariah Johnson all of Columbus, OH; his siblings, Blanch Maynard of Louisa, KY, Jimmie (Retha) Johnson of Wayne, WV, Jesse (Lois) Johnson of Madisonville, KY, Murrel (Van) Prince of Dingess, WV, Hillard (Mildred) Johnson of Columbus, OH, Garnet (Glen) Newsome Whited of Fort Gay, WV, Marietta (Mike) Jones of Fort Gay, WV, Lonnie (Vivian Davis) Johnson of Fort Gay, WV, Bertha (Mack) Hallahan of Brush, CO; eight grandchildren, Loren Johnson, Samantha Johnson, Olivia Tidd, Josiah Johnson, Connor Johnson, Karlea Brown, Raven Johnson, Samuel Johnson; seven step-grandchildren, Chelsea, Ryan, Jace, Myles, Hunter, Robbie and Joshua; thirty-three nieces and nephews and a host of friends and family. Friends may call from 5 to 7 Friday, June 9, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

THURMAN FISHER FRY, 98, of East Lynn, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2017. He was born March 24, 1919, a son of the late Henry Fisher Fry and Georgia Fry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Julius C. Fry, Woodrow A. Fry, Lilly Alberta Lapay, Georgia Opal Fry and Polly Fay Vance. He was a retired Vice President of the Wayne County Bank and had previously operated a grocery store in East Lynn, West Virginia. He was a longtime trustee, clerk and member of Salem United Baptist Church in Wayne, West Virginia. He served in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. He is survived by his loving wife of over seventy years, Kathleen "Dixie" Fry; two sons, Thurman "Jeff" Fry (Lois) and Dan W. Fry (Deborah). He is also survived by his brother, Fox Fry, and sister, Frieda Fry Korstanje, both of Wayne, West Virginia. Additionally, he is survived by four grandchildren and their spouses, Sam W. Fry (Lisa), Jason J. Fry (Veva), Tucker F. Fry (Olivia) and Melissa Kathleen Fry. Great-Grandchildren include: Jase Fry, Anna Fry, Fisher Fry, Wesley Fry, Kaylee Roland, Tristan Fry, Destiny Fry and Bryan Fry. Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2017, at Community Memorial Gardens with Pastor Ivory Williamson officiating. Friends and family are welcome to attend the graveside services.

ORVIL ALBERT OSBURN, 95, of Lucasville, Ohio, formerly of Wayne, W.Va., passed away early Friday, June 9, 2017. He was born December 9, 1922 at Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late  Charles French Osburn and Stella Berry Osburn. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Jennings Osburn and Dennis Osburn; and four sisters, Belva Sansom, Ellen Anglin, Dixie Morrison, and infant Virgie Gertrude Osburn. Orvil was retired from H.K. Porter Steel and attended the Church of Christ in Wayne. He is survived by his son, Orvil J. Osburn of Wayne; three sisters, Lena Drown of Manassas, Va., Mary Krajeski of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Vora Maynard of Culloden, W.Va. Also surviving are step-grandchildren, Stanley "Bub"� Peterman, and Ashley (Alvis) Parsons; step great-grandchildren, Izabella Parsons and Daniel Parsons; and nieces and nephews too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Dillon officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

ORA JANE "O. J." FINLEY, 30, of Fort Gay, WV passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV with Pastor Dave Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Mullins Finley Cemetery, Dunlow, WV. She was born on May 12, 1987 in Huntington, a daughter of Frankie Adams (Lot) of Wayne and the late John Wayne Finley. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ora and Clyde Adams and paternal grandmother, Lizzie Jane Watts. Survivors include her companion of 15 years, Christopher John Rakes; two daughters, Karmella Dawn and Shyra Sky Rakes; a sister, Beverly Gomez Vargas (Oscar) of Huntington, WV; stepsister, Molly Thornhill of Wayne, WV; paternal grandfather, Nelson Finley; nephews, Jayden, Oscar, Alex and Tiago; two special aunts, Alice Marie Brewer and Della Workman; special cousins Phillip "Bub" Chafin and Christy Rakes and many additional aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Morris Funeral Home, P.O. Box 97, Wayne, WV 25570 to assist with final expenses.

PARIS ANTHONY ROBERTSON "BIG A", 37, of Genoa, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Cornerstone House of Prayer, Genoa, with Rev. Bernard Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at Robertson Cemetery, Genoa. Paris was born May 9, 1980, in Huntington, a son of Sandra Faye Parsons Robertson of Genoa and the late Paris Robertson. He was a truck driver for B.J.A Trucking of Fort Gay and Quality Magnetite LLC in Kenova. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his stepfather, John Clinton Thompson; two brothers, Jason Robertson (Allison Christine) and Ashley Oney Robertson, all of Genoa; stepbrother, Jonathan Nathaniel Thompson of Ft. Gay; a special niece, Erin Paige Robertson; three special uncles and aunts, John Carpenter (Patty), Thomas Parsons (Ruth) and Bernard Robertson (Brenda); and several cousins, friends and co-workers. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.

DOROTHY PAULEY, 89, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 11, 2017. She was born August 20, 1927 at Pikeville, Ky., a daughter of the late Isaac and Minerva Watkins. Her husband, Brady Pauley also preceded her in death, along with one son, David Pauley, one daughter, Deborah Pauley, and one granddaughter, Donna Wells. Dorothy attended New Life Apostolic Tabernacle. She is survived by her son Clinton Pauley and his wife Judy; daughter-in-law Janette Pauley; grandchildren Lois Pauley, Lucinda Butcher, Deniese Johnson, Ronnie Johnson, Angela Johnson, Greg Donally, and Mary Jordan; 19 great grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor John Hickey officiating. A reception will follow at the funeral home.

CAROL EVRON BOOTH, 65, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1952, in Huntington, a daughter of the late John Donald and Pauline Booten Booth. Carol previously worked as an office manager for Ferguson Brothers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Gene Miller and Fred Love. Survivors include her loving sisters, Donna Miller of Huntington, Marilyn Love of Apple Creek, Ohio, and Roberta Ray of Coral Springs, Florida, and one brother, John Booth and wife Brenda of Apple Creek, Ohio; very special friends, Michelle and William Frey and Randy and Judy Ferguson. She is also survived by her beloved nieces and nephews. At her family's request, there will be no services. In memory of Carol, donations may be made to Cornerstone Gospel Church, 3100 17th Ave., Vienna, WV 26105. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, is assisting the family with arrangements.

EILEEN "PEACH" ASBURY grew up on Little Lynn Creek and always liked to play like she was running a store. She died (June 11, 2017) at the age of 89 after owning her own grocery store, along with her husband George, for more than 60 years. She not only sold groceries, she allowed charge accounts and loaned money to her customers at no interest. Peach was a loving member of the Wayne United Methodist Church, attended Marshall University and taught school at East Lynn, W.Va. She was a Red Hats member and loved to travel. Her favorite saying was, "The more the merrier." She was preceded in death by her parents, Chap and Ellen Adkins and four sisters and three brothers, Pearl Ross, Violet Ross, Hagar Drenner and Gladys Ross, Dr. Charles Glenn, Julian and James Adkins. She is survived by her brother Dr. Claude and wife Anne Adkins of Orlando Florida. She was married to George Asbury for more than 60 years. They had three children, Roberta and Danny Brumfield of North Carolina, Darrell and Sharon Asbury of Lavalette, W.Va., and Lisa and Jamie Ross of Wayne, W.Va. She has seven grandchildren, Tara Perdue, Eric Asbury, Christy Russell, Ashley Snider, Melinda Vinck, Dr. Kimberly Crawford and Angie Nalls, 13 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. The love of her life was truly her Heavily Father, family and friends. She has 66 nieces and nephews, and loved every one of them and loved family gatherings. She always lived by the advice of her mother, which was to help the poor, and she always did. She offered love, hope and advice that helped others reach their best potential. The funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne with Pastor Fred Ferguson, Pastor Devon Olachea, Pastor Patty Adkins and son-in-law Danny Brumfield officiating. Burial will follow at the Asbury Cemetery, East Lynn. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne. The pallbearers will be her great- grandsons, Tyler Asbury, Eric Curtis Asbury, Bradlee and Devon Matzdorff, Jason Perdue and C.J. Ross, who will wear their papaw George's ties. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Wayne United Methodist Church for Bibles and camp scholarships in memory of Peach.

BERNICE ALDRIDGE, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on June 11, 2017, at Lincoln Nursing & Rehab Center, Hamlin, W.Va. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Burial will follow at the Albert Maynard Cemetery, Dunlow. She was born on August 25, 1930, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Greenville Evans and Georgia Dorton Evans. Bernice formerly worked as a dietician for Cabell Huntington Hospital. Three sons, Carl, Eddie and Lonnie Aldridge, preceded her in death, along with several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her two sons, Jerry Aldridge of Huntington, W.Va., and Larry Aldridge of Corpis Christi, Texas, and four grandchildren, Jason, Amy, Eddie and Brent. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

KRISTEN LEIGH RHODES, 46, of Catlettsburg, Ky., died on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Pastor Phillip Warren. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. She was born on March 12, 1971, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of Darlene Lycans McComas of Prichard, W.Va., and the late Gary Hodges. Kristen was an attendance clerk for Ponderosa Elementary and attended Wildwood Church of God. Also preceding her in death were both grandfathers, Albert Lee Hodges and Cabell Lycans. Kristen is survived by her loving husband, Kenny Rhodes of Catlettsburg; three sons, Hunter Copley (Amber), Ryan Rhodes and Drew Rhodes, all of Catlettsburg; a sister, Stacey Mullins of Prichard, W.Va.; three brothers, Eric Hodges of Wayne, W.Va., Kane Pettry of Louisville, Ky., and Neil McComas; a precious granddaughter, Penny Marie Copley; her paternal grandmother, Anna Lois Hodges, and maternal grandmother, Josephine Lycans; her stepmother, Brenda Hodges; and a host of additional family and friends. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. Her family would like to extend thanks to the children and staff at Ponderosa Elementary for their love and support.

MAE HOLLINGSWORTH CHRISTIAN, 94, of Wayne, to be with the Lord Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 pm Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Ron Scarberry. Burial will follow at Bean Cemetery, Prichard, WV. She was born February 23, 1923 in Floyd County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Oscar and Thursa Bevil Hollingsworth. Mae was a machine operator for Owens-Illinois and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Her husband of 62 years, Harry Clifford Christian also preceded her in death, as well as a grandson, Tony Christian, along with five brothers and three sisters. Survivors include a daughter, Yvonne Canterbury (Jim) of Macon, GA; a son, Dale Christian (Becky) of Kenova, WV; two grandchildren, Marty Christian of Kenova, WV, Alicia Canterbury of Oxford, MS; two great-grandchildren, Carly and Conor Christian of Kenova, WV; a special friend, Pamela Plymale; and a host of friends, caretakers and acquaintances at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Friends may call one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

SAM RICE, 71, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, June16, 2017 at the Emogene Dillon Jones Hospice House. He was born February 23, 1946 to the late William "Bill" Rice and Senia Maynard Rice. Two brothers, Clifford Rice and Arvil Rice, also preceded him in death, along with one niece, Amanda Rice Robertson. Sam was retired from the Town of Wayne, and attended the House of Worship, Wilson Creek. He leaves behind one daughter, Jennifer (Chase) Collier; one very special grandson, Samuel Robert Collier, all of Grayson, Ky.; three brothers, Robert (Patty) Rice, Charles (Alta) Rice, all of Wayne, and Roy (Debbie) Rice of West Hamlin, W.Va.; special nephews and niece, William (Sarah) Rice, Charles Allen (Janice) Rice, all of Wayne, And Gloria (Roger) Scott of Ohio; and a host of family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their care.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Arbie Rice and Brother Scott Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in the Matthews Cemetery Lick Log Branch, Dunlow, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

DOROTHY HATFIELD McGINNIS, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on June 17, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family, friends and loved ones. Dorothy was born January 29, 1930, in Huntington, and was the daughter of Emily and Homer Hatfield. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Kermit Eldridge McGinnis, with whom she shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. Dorothy graduated from Huntington East High School in 1947. Throughout high school she studied voice with Marguerite Neekamp-Stein. In 1950, Dorothy graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Music and English, the same year she married Kermit. In 1951, she continued to pursue her lifelong love of music and literature as a teacher at Milton High School. In 1953 she performed on the stage at the Keith-Albee Theatre as the lead opera singer in "Amahl and The Night Visitors," the city of Huntington's first full-length opera. Dorothy continued to sing joyously for many years as a soloist with the Huntington Symphony Orchestra and as a choir member at Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church. Throughout the years, Dorothy was also active in many community organizations, including The City of Huntington Foundation, "OLE" (Opera Lovers Everywhere), the Huntington Garden Club, the Cabell-Wayne and State Historical Societies, and helped establish the Palm Beach Center for Living, which would later become known as the Namaste Center in Flat Rock, N.C. Dorothy, inspired by her mother, Emily, also loved to garden and spent much of her free time creating lovely Japanese and rock gardens with her children, grandchildren and dear friend, Greg Nance. Her proudest accomplishment was that of being a beloved wife, mother and grandparent, affectionately known as "Grandma Dot." Dorothy's love and legacy live on through her children and grandchildren, Kermit H. McGinnis of New Haven, Ky.; Suzanne McGinnis Oxley of Huntington (married to Leon K. Oxley); Charlotte E. McGinnis of Flat Rock, N.C. (partner, Ellen Sherman); Mollie McGinnis Hinckley of Johns Creek, Ga. (married to Gerard J. Hinckley); in addition to six grandchildren, David McGinnis, Laura McGinnis Foor (married to Cole Foor), Sam Oxley, Grace, Hannah and Emily Hinckley, and one great-granddaughter, Addie Foor. We are so blessed for the love shared from her wonderful nieces and nephews and Dorothy's closest friend and cousin, Vicki Cheek Derifield, who has been a means of unconditional support and love throughout her life. The family wishes to acknowledge the compassionate and tender care from her physician, Dr. Cynthia Pinson, and her caregivers, Betty Evans, Lisa Estep and Barbara Harless. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017, by the Rev. Teresa Deane, with visitation from noon until service time at Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church. A private interment will be held at Ridgelawn Memorial Park. In memory of Dorothy, donations may be made to Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, 513 Tenth St., Huntington, WV 25701, and the Namaste Center, 429 Pinnacle Peak Lane, Flat Rock, NC 28731. Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com.

LESLIE RAMEY "Les," 70, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with Pastor Randy May and Pastor Hurston Webb officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post #93, Kenova. Les was born on August 17, 1946, at Cove Gap, W.Va., a son of Annie Wiley Ramey of Wayne and the late Roy E. Ramey. He was previously employed by the Corps of Engineers and was owner of Ramey's Clean Up and Demolition. Les was a member of Lavalette Baptist Church, DAV Chapter #2 of Huntington and American Legion Post #93, Kenova. He was a United States Army veteran. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Bobby Joe Davis and Larry Ross. Survivors include his loving wife, Sherri Vance Ramey; three daughters, Chantel Barker (Jimmy) of Inverness, Florida, Tasha Pyles (Jason) of Wayne, W.Va., and Tabatha Lester of Prichard, W.Va.; a stepson, Bennie Ponce of Jacksonville, Florida; three sisters, Carol May (Randy) of Wayne, W.Va., DeDe Ross of Genoa, W.Va., and Doris Davis of Huntington, W.Va.; three brothers, Dallas Ramey (Donna) and Joe Ramey (Jenny), all of Wayne, W.Va., and Roy Ramey Jr. (Louise) of Sevierville, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Austin Pyles, Raven Adkins and Zoey Brady; and two great-grandchildren, Alex and Layla. Pallbearers will be his grandson, Austin Pyles, and nephews, Jared and Justin Ramey, Josh Ross, Randall May and Scott Barnes. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home.

OWEN JOHNSE HARMON WELLS, 86, of London, Ky., formerly of Switzer, W.Va., and East Lynn, W.Va., widower of Elizabeth Daphne Wells, died June 18, 2017. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, W.Va.; entombment in Forest Lawn Mausoleum, Pecks Mill, W.Va. Visitation will be one hour before service.

CHARLOTTE JUNE RICE, 86, of Wayne, W.Va. , went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 23, 2017. She was born March 7, 1931 in Logan County , W.Va. , a daughter of the late George Wilson Diamond and Christine Stone Diamond. Her husband, Dennis Rice, also preceded her in death along with one son, James C. Rice, and one brother, Edward Diamond. June was a member of the Garrett’s Creek Church of Christ and loved to sing gospel music and reading her Bible. She leaves behind her daughter, Jeannie (Forest) Blankenship of Wayne; her son Dennis Michael Rice, also of Wayne ; grandchildren Laura A. Napier of Ft. Gay , W.Va. , and Jeffrey Allen Rice of Wayne; and great grandchildren Jaired T. Blankenship of Wayne , and Olivia M. Mort of Huntington , W.Va.
Also surviving are three sisters, Gwen Lewis of Logan , W.Va. , Lois (David) Thabit of Virginia, and Bonnie Diamond of Ft. Gay ; three brothers, Ron (Janet) Diamond of Ashland, Ky., Terrie (Dottie) Diamond of Proctorville, Ohio , and Carl Ray (Della) Diamond of St. Albans, W.Va.; and a host of family, friends, and neighbors, too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Johnson Tiller Funeral home with Pastor Gary Queen officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens . Friends may call after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

JUDITH CAROL MAYNARD, 62, of Fort Gay, W.Va., widow of Rick Maynard, died June 24, 2017 at her residence. She was a homemaker. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Webb Community Church; burial at Thompson Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Sunday at the church.

CALVIN SAMUEL DAMRON JR., 72, of Wayne, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 26, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Michael Dillon. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. He was born October 21, 1944, in Huntington, a son of the late Calvin Samuel Damron and Evelyn Mae Swann Kearns. Calvin was retired from the Carpenter's Local #302 and was a member of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church. He was also a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. Also preceding him in death was a daughter, Terri Gail Damron; two sisters, Clara Ann Rowe, Linda Carol Damron, and a brother, William Howard Damron. Survivors include his loving wife, Bonnie L. Perry Damron; his mother, Anna Lee Damron of Wayne; a daughter, Lori Beth Fizer and husband Brandon; three sons, Calvin Samuel Damron III and wife Stephanie, Perry Steven Damron and wife Lesa, Aaron Seth Damron and wife Erica; six sisters, Fern Marie Simmons, Betty Gail Deskin and husband Joe, Sharon Kay Ward and husband Roger, Charlie Annette Jackson and husband Jeff, Mary Louise Collins and husband Darrell, Bobbi Daniels and husband Paul; twelve grandchildren, Corey Damron, Kinsey White, Ashley Maynard, Zack Damron, Maddy Fizer, Savannah Fizer, Draven Damron, Delaney Fizer, Max Damron, Avah Blevins, Jenah Blevins, Daniel Spreaker; three great-grandchildren, Dryve Damron, Sawyer Damron and McKinley Maynard. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne.

ROGER DALE WORKMAN, 68, of Louisa, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Johnny Cavins. Burial will follow at Lakin Cemetery on Big Hurricane Creek Road. He was born February 15, 1949 in Hubbardstown, WV, a son of the late Jay and Ruby Akers Workman. Roger was formerly a track repairman for N&W Railroad as well as a timberman. A brother, Teddy Workman also preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Loretta Marcum of Fort Gay, WV; a son, Dale Workman and wife, Elizabeth of Lavalette, WV; two sisters, Judy Ann Dean and husband, James L. of Fort Gay, WV, Alice Martin and husband, Chris of Lancaster, OH; three brothers, Scottie Lee Workman and wife, Joyce of Barboursville, WV, Richard Allen Workman of Prichard, WV, Terry Workman and wife, Anna of Jackson, OH; four grandchildren, Robin Workman, Taylor Workman, Samantha Buck and Roger Buck; three step-granddaughters, McKinley Lucas, Haley Puskas, Destiny Puskas. Friends may call from 12:00 pm until service time at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses.

NANCY A. QUEEN HUMBLE ATCHISON, 75, of Urbana, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born June 23, 1942 In Kiahsville, West Virginia the daughter of the late Albert Belcher and Artie Caroline (Craft) Queen. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Miriam Burchett and Armilda Church, and one brother, Doliver Queen. Nancy worked as a switchboard operator and in the collection department for Mercy Health Care and a member of Church of Christ in Christian Union, Urbana. Nancy enjoyed going to church, camping in their motor home. She liked gardening and taking care of her flowers and angels. Most of all she loved being a grandma and it was the next best thing to God. As our heart aches for the physical loss of her, we find solace knowing that she in now with God and at peace, and for that, we are grateful. Nancy is survived by her husband, Harry W. Atchison; her children, Greg (Karen) Humble of Harrison, Ohio, Kevin (Patty)Humble of Grove City, Ohio, Carolyn (Eddie) McGranahan of Urbana, Sharon (Donald) Russell of Terre Haute, Ohio, Linda Stewart of Urbana and Vicki (Jack) Goings of Sidney, Ohio; 7 grandchildren, Nick Neitz of Parrish, FL, Megan & Ryan Humble of Harrison, Kristi & Paige Humble of Grove City and Cody & Brandi McGranahan of Urbana; 1 great granddaughter, Lacie; three brothers, King (Tina) Queen, Abbie Queen and Wiley (Barb) Queen; as well as several nieces and nephews. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10-1 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017 in the Urbana Church of Christ in Christian Union; where funeral service to celebrate Nancy's life will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastors, Rev. Mike Grable, Rev. David VanHoose and Rev. Carl Ogden. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Community Memorial Gardens, by Pastor Tom Amlin, with the funeral procession leaving Johnson Tiller Funeral Home at noon. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of Christ in Christian Union, 1121 N. Main St., Urbana, Ohio 43078 or Hospice of Dayton, 324 Willington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420.

RUTH HELEN BILLUPS PLYMALE, 87 years young, of Ceredo, W.Va., went to be with Jesus on June 29, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday July 3, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Ceredo. Visitation will be Sunday evening at First Baptist Church of Ceredo from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Born and raised in Ceredo, Ruth was the daughter of the late John Jewel Billups, Sr. and Corrine Gabbert Billups. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Eugene Plymale, her twin sister, Lou Ellen Frazier and brother-in-law, P. D. Frazier, her brother, John Jewel Billups, Jr., and her grandson, Brett Michael Adkins. She is survived by her daughters, Mindy Napier and Julie Adkins (Greg), her grandchildren whom she adored, Kyle Adkins, T.J. Adkins and Kristen Kozy (Daniel), many nieces and nephews, a very special sister-in-law, Roma Gail Billups, and her grand-puppies, Lucky and Baloo. Ruth's favorite pastime was spending time with her family, but first and foremost she loved her Lord and spent her life serving Him. She was the organist at First Baptist Ceredo for 40+ years. Things she also loved and enjoyed are golf, the C-K Alumni Band, and Marshall University football. She will be deeply missed and our lives will never be the same without her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Huntington, or First Baptist Church of Ceredo - Shoe Ministries or Crafters for Christ. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.