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MARGARET RUTH CHAFFINS, 85, of Huntington, widow of Cassel W. Chaffins, died Wednesday, at her residence. She was a retired cook for the Cabell County Board of Education. Funeral service 1 p.m. Monday, Reger Funeral Chapel; burial at Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, Ohio. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
CLAUDE A. DAWSON, 57, of Huntington, husband of Marsha Dawson, died Tuesday at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral service 1 p.m. Monday, Callender Funeral Home, Huntington; burial at Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
CHARLES E. DUNN SR., 62, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Thursday at his home. He was a farmer. Funeral service 1 p.m. Monday, Barton Chapel Church, Apple Grove, W.Va.; burial in the church cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant.
ROBERT W. HAGAN, 86, of Huntington, widow of Erma Jeffers Hagan, died Wednesday at his home. He served as president of Charles H. Hagan & Company. Funeral service 1 p.m. Monday, Trinity Episcopal Church, Huntington; interment at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Visitation from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at the church. Klingel Carpenter Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
ETHEL JANE PERRY HOLLEY, 88, of Milton, widow of Harold Raymond Holley, died Friday in St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a retired insurance clerk at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
GWENDOLYN CONGLETON JACKSON, 72, formerly of Huntington, wife of William Jackson, died Wednesday in Hanover, Md. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Huntington; burial at Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Callender Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LOYDE WAYNE JOHNSON, 74, of Ona, died Thursday at his residence. Wallace Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, which are incomplete.
GERTRUD KEATON, 80, of Milton, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab, Hamlin, W.Va. Funeral service will be conducted at noon on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with Pastor David Vickers officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. She was born March 9, 1929, in Priestan, Czechoslovakia, a daughter of the late Herman and Emelie Wolfe. She was also preceded in death by three brothers. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ottie R. and Barbara Keaton of Hamlin; one daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Bobby Burns of Hamlin; one brother, Kurt Wolfe of Germany; two sisters, Margaret Smith of Florida and Eva Hinnerman of Texas; five grandchildren, Kevin Keaton, Krista Whitt, Greg Keaton, Lisa Gray and Amanda Bird; two step-grandsons, seven great-grandchildren; one special great-grandson, Hunter; and special friend, Betty Clark. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Heck Funeral Home. The family would like to thank her special caregiver, Debbie Chaney, who cared for Gertrud in her home and also the staff at Lincoln Nursing and Rehab for their love and care. Online condolences may be sent at www.heckfuneralhome.com.
WELBERN EUGENE PERRY, 75, of Kenova, died Friday in the Grayson Assisted Living Home. Rollins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
BILL HUGHES YOUNG, 78, of Huntington, died Thursday at his residence. Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
MARGUERITE FRANCES FULLERTON, 87, of South Point, Ohio, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Fullerton, died Wednesday at Sunset Nursing Center, Coal Grove, Ohio. She was a housewife. Funeral service 1 p.m. Monday, Tracy Brammer Funeral Home; internment at Buckeye Cemetery. Visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday.
BARBARA ANN JEWETT, 74, of Brilliant, Ohio, widow of Albert McDaniel and Cormal Jewett, died Friday in the Valley Hospice, Trinity East Building, Steubenville, Ohio. She worked as a nurses aid. Funeral service 1 p.m. Monday, Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis, Ohio; burial at Reynolds Cemetery, Addison, Ohio. Visitation from noon to 1 p.m. Monday.
DAVID L. RUSSELL, 47, of Ironton, widow of Julie Litton Russell, died Thursday at his residence. He was a former employee of McSweeney's. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, City Mission Church, Ironton; burial at Vernon Furnace Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Hayes-Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton, and the body will lie in state one hour before service at the church.
LLOYD GEORGE HOWARD, 87, of Greenup, Ky., widow of Emmogene Howard, died Thursday in Greenup. He was a retired airplane mechanic from the Air Force. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Monday, Rose Hill Burial Park, Ashland. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Reed Funeral Home, Greenup.
JAMES RAY WOODS, 54, of Rush, Ky., husband of Linda Lou Carter Woods, died Wednesday in Community Hospice in Ashland. He was a carpenter for the Northeast Kentucky Area Development Council. No services. Wright's Funeral Home, Greenup, Ky., is in charge of arrangements.
MARGARET RUTH CHAFFINS, 85, of Huntington died Wednesday at home. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
MRS. MARTHA McKENZIE CHAPMAN, 57, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Warner-Robbins, Ga., passed away at her residence. She was born January 1, 1952, at Montezuma, Ga., a daughter of the late William L. McKenzie, Sr., and Wilma Marshall McKenzie. She was a retired Payroll and Benefits Coordinator with the Calgon Corporation, with 32 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Cary Chapman Harris. Surviving are a daughter, Lynn Chapman, of Smyrna, Ga.; a brother, Lee McKenzie of Marietta, Ga.; and a sister, Edith McKenzie of St. Petersburg, Fla. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon, Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, In lieu of flowers, please make donations to any Hospice. On line memorials may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
CLAUDE A. DAWSON, 57, of Huntington, husband of Marsha Dawson, died Tuesday at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Callender Funeral Home, Huntington.
LUCRETIA PORTER ECKLEY DUDLEY, 85, formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Born June 27, 1924, in Wayne County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Cinda Fraley Porter and Fred Porter. After her early childhood in East Lynn, the family moved to Huntington. Employed as a computer operator by CSX for many years, she was also active in the Huntington Woman's Club. Known for her love of gardening, dedication to her pets and grandchildren, she possessed both design and fashion sense which made her entertaining and fun. Generous, willful, and beautiful, while possessing a lively sense of humor is how she will be remembered by those who love her. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Donald, Palmer and Glen Porter and sister Mable Porter Thompson Thomas. Left to cherish her memory as a devoted mother and grandmother are her daughter, Sandy Eckley Dixon of Hixson, Tenn.; son Dr. L. Edward Eckley III and wife Linda of Beckley, W.Va.; grandchildren Kelly Dixon, Chris Dixon, Molly Dixon, Marybeth Eckley Winters, Travis Eckley and Dr. Brett Eckley; two great-grandchildren; special niece Marion Thompson McDowell; great-niece Lisa Harris Eckenrode; and great-nephew Scott Harris. Graveside services will be held in the Chapel at Ridgelawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Visitation with family one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street #203, Beckley, WV 25801 or Little Victories Animal Rescue, 3589 Wire Branch Rd., Ona, WV 25545.
GWENDOLYN JACKSON, 72, of Hanover, Md., wife of William Jackson, died Wednesday in Hanover. Arrangements are incomplete at Callender Funeral Home, Huntington.
ELLA LUCILLE JARVIS, 89, of Huntington, W.Va., widow of Albert Junior Jarvis, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Minister Barry Frye officiating. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. She was born November 15, 1920, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Fred and Ella Dean Craft. A son, Verlin Leo Combs, a granddaughter, Linda Sue Combs, a daughter-in-law, Anna Sue Jarvis and a son-in-law, Herschel Lee Sowards, also preceded her in death. She retired from the housekeeping department for the former Radisson Hotel, and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Clelia and Roger Carte of Barboursville, W.Va., and Vivian Sowards of Lesage, W.Va.; a son and daughter-in-law, Jake and Nancy Jarvis of Huntington; a daughter-in-law, Doris Combs, also of Huntington; eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
RICKY LEE JENKINS, 53, of Huntington, died Monday at St. Mary's Mecidal Center. He was a former receiver for Super Value. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home, Huntington. Visitation one hour prior to service at the funeral home. www.ferrell-chambersfuneralhome.com. Donations may be made to Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home.
VIDA BELL CAMPBELL JOHNSON, 95, of Dunbar formerly of Kister, died Monday in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Services noon Saturday, Chatman Funeral Home Chapel, Chapmanville. Visitation hour prior to service Saturday at the funeral home.
NARA MAE ADKINS LEDGER, 91, formerly of Lorado, W.Va., widow of Pedro G. Ledger Jr., died Wednesday at her daughter's home. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, First Christian Church, Logan, W.Va.; burial at Highland Memory Gardens, Godby. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Honaker Fuenral Home, Logan. www.honakerfuneralhome.org.
JOHN RAYMOND MEREDITH, 92, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church of Kenova, of which he was a member, with Dr. Jim Harless officiating. Interment will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington, W.Va. John was born April 13, 1917, in Boyd County, Kentucky, son of the late John David and Margaret Hatten Meredith. He was a retired salesman with the Standard Fruit and Steamship Company. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of American Legion Post #93 whose Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. He attended the Ceredo-Kenova Rotary Club for over 20 years. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by two daughters, Jody Ray Meredith and Margaret Ellen Meredith, and one sister. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Ruth Ellen Grimm Meredith of Kenova; one daughter and son-in-law Lee (Michael) Langfitt and one granddaughter, Meredith Langfitt, all of Topeka, Kansas. John also leaves behind a host of family and friends. Flowers will be appreciated or contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV. 25709, The First Presbyterian Church of Kenova, P.O. Box 391, Lavalette, WV 25535 or the charity of your choice. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, at The First Presbyterian Church of Kenova. Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
LUCY HATTEN ROLLINS, 81, of Kenova, widow of Harold Rollins, died Wednesday at home. She was president of Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. Funeral service noon Monday, First Baptist Church, Kenova. Visitation from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Kenova United Methodist Church. Memorials should be directed to the building funds of either First Baptist Church, Kenova or Kenova United Methodist Church.
WILLIAM ROY, 67, of Midkiff, W.Va., went home to be with Jesus, November 18, 2009. He was born June 13, 1942, at Accoville, W.Va., a son of the late Basil and Lovie Stevens Roy. He was retired from Lincoln EMS. He is survived by his wife, Alice Brunty Roy; three children, Billy of Lexington, Ky., Sandra Cooper of Branchland, W.Va., and Brian of Beckley, W.Va.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Eugene Byrd and Joe Easter officiating. The burial will follow in Fairview Memory Gardens, Hamlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.
JUTTIE SMITH, 67,of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 19, 2009. She was born September 5, 1942, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Pearl and Gentry Clay. She is survived by two sons, Ricky Smith and Jerry Smith of East Lynn, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Brittany Ramey and Brandon Smith, and their mother Terry Ross, and Jeremy Smith and TaLea Smith and their mother Sally Smith; one brother, Clifford "Jake" Clay and wife Beatrice of East Lynn; one sister, Joyce Adkins and husband Lowell of Lavalette, W.Va.; two nieces, Tonya Adkins and Stafonya Pinson; two nephews, Burton Adkins and Jason Clay; and a very special great-grandaughter, Cassidy Smith. Juttie was a member of Wolf Pen Church of Christ. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, November 22, 2009, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., with Pastor Emual Adkins and Minister Eddie McComas officiating. Burial will follow in the Clay Parsons Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home
CHARLES RICHARD TROTTIER, 58, of Milton, husband of Barbara Collins Trottier, died Monday in St. Mary's Medical Center. He was a chef. Memorial service 1 p.m. Saturday, Henson Mortuary, Barboursville. www.hensonmortuary.com.
JOYCE ANN WEBB, 69, of Chapmanville died Wednesday at home. Private service at a later time. Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville, is in charge of arrangements.
MELONY LEA McCLELLAN, 51, of Ironton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009, at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Kentucky. The Ironton, Ohio native was born October 19, 1958, the daughter of Homer and Yvonne Maynard Campbell of Ironton. She is also survived by her husband, Brian McClellan, whom she married July 15, 1977. Melony was a 1976 graduate of Ironton High School. She was an accounts payable clerk and secretary with the Ironton City Schools for 20 years and a member of the Dogwood Chapel in Wheelersburg, where she was formerly a church pianist and Sunday School teacher. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also survived by son Matt McClellan of Ironton; daughter Sarah McClellan of Ironton; daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Dustin Hoffman of San Antonio, Texas; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Homer "Hoss" Campbell Jr. and Leslie and Dee Campbell, all of Ironton; sister Francie Vallance of Ironton. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2009, at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh Street, Ironton, OH with Pastor Mike Wright officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
JESSIE BELLE ADAMS BARKER, 84, of Ashland, widow of Ralph Barker Sr., died Wednesday in King's Daughters Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, Lazear Funeral Home Chapel, Ashland; burial at Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens, Ashland. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
MARJORIE ARNETT KELLY, 75, of Greenup died Thursday at home. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, Reed Funeral Home, Greenup; burial at Hall Farm Family Cemetery, Greenup. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
JACK DOUGLAS McKINNEY, 67, of Grayson, husband of Yvonne Easterling McKinney, died Wednesday. He retired from Armco Steel. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, Sparks Funeral Home, Grayson; burial at Rose Hill Burial Park, Ashland. Visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. www.sparksfh.com
ROBERT M. MITCHELL, 86, of Russell, husband of Ida Marie Daniels Mitchell, died Wednesday in Ashland Community Hospice Care Center. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Funeral service 1 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Ashland; entombment at Rose Hill Mausoleum, Ashland. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
HELEN SHORT SPARKS, 78, formerly of Westwood, widow of Cecil Sparks, died Tuesday. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Kirby Flats Cemetery. Caniff Funeral Home, Westwood, is in charge of arrangements.
Through God's amazing grace, JAMES MICHAEL BALLARD, 52, of Kirkland, Wash., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Born on January 27, 1957, Mike is survived by his parents, Jim and Betty Ballard of Sun City Center, Fla.; one sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Hal Turley of Huntington; three pets, Buster, Precious and Peetie. He is survived by aunts and uncle, Gwen Stevens of Huntington, Libby Cyrus of Huntington, and Ethel and Akie Adkins of Sun City Center, FL; many cousins and a large and loving extended family. A Celebration of Life service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Elmwood Missionary Baptist Church, 3045 Martha Road, Barboursville, WV 25504. In keeping with family's wishes, flowers will be refused. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Elmwood Missionary Baptist Church, or Hospice of Huntington, 1101 6th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements.
LORELEI-LEE STEPHENY BOWERS, 56, of Lavalette, wife of Rex Brian Bowers, died Monday Hospice House of Huntington. She was a WV Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete. Donations should be directed to Hospice of Huntington, 1101 6th Ave., Huntington, WV 25709.
CATHY MARIE HAYNIE COOK, 56, of Huntington, W.Va., crossed over the veil, Sunday, November 15, 2009, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, by Pastor Mark Booth at Klingel Carpenter Mortuary, Huntington. She retired from the Social Security office of Hearings and Appeals in Huntington. Cathy was born October 2, 1953, in Huntington, the daughter of Robert V. and Lorraine Felty Haynie of Kenova, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she is survived by his husband, Charles L. Cook; a daughter, Dawn Marie Kitchin and her husband David of Huntington; five grandchildren, Corey, Jake, Jack, Athena and Hali, all of Huntington; one brother, Robert Haynie and his wife Vicki of Kenova and several nieces and nephews. It is suggested memorials be made to the Salvation Army of Huntington. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com.
JEAN MEREDITH ELKINS DUNKLE, 83, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Heritage Center Nursing Home. She was born on March 30, 1926, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter to the late Seibert S. and Retha Myers Elkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon S. Dunkle. Mrs. Dunkle is survived by her children, Joyce Bartlett of Huntington, David and Robin Dunkle of Ceredo, W.Va., and Diane and Glenn Wallace of Barboursville, W.Va.; her grandchildren, Becki Houck of Huntington, Andrea (Steve) Whittington of Buffalo, W.Va., Brad, Craig and Aaron Dunkle of Ceredo, Meredith, Michelle and Allen Wallace of Barboursville; her great-grandchildren Ryan and Rachael Houck of Huntington, Braylon and Miley Whittington of Buffalo; one brother, Carl (Marge) Elkins of Winnsboro, Texas; one sister, Lois (Bob) Silling of Barboursville; and a very special sister-in-law, Frances Elkins of Ceredo. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a dear and special son-in-law, Eddie Bartlett; a brother, Ernest Elkins; and a sister, Lyndal Orser. Jean was a longtime secretary at J&L Equipment Company in Huntington; a member of the former Ninth Avenue Methodist Church and the Westmoreland Methodist Church. She enjoyed painting and researching her family tree. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 20, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Steve Grimes officiating. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
EMMETT LEE ESQUEE, 75, of Huntington died Tuesday in Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
ELWOOD FARLEY, 79, of Chapmanville, husband of Leota Mae Farley, died Monday in CAMC General. Celebration of Life 2 p.m. Saturday, Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville; burial at Highland Memory Gardens, Pecks Mill. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
ELLA LUCILLE JARVIS, 89, of Huntington, widow of Albert Junior Jarvis, died Wednesday. She was a former housekeeper for the Radisson Hotel. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete
NARA LEDGER, 91, formerly of Logan, died Wednesday at her daughter's home. Honaker Funeral Home, Logan, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
JERRY LEE LEWIS II, 39, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009 due to an automobile accident. He was born on July 8, 1970, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Jerry Lee Lewis of Eleanor, W.Va., and Susan Bowen Lewis of Huntington. He is also survived by his wife, Erin Adkins Lewis; one sister, Karrie Mullis and her husband Robert of Huntington; two brothers, William Lewis of Huntington and Matt Lewis and his companion Tammy Hensley of East Lynn, W.Va.; special aunt, Cathy Lewis; three nieces and one nephew. There will be no funeral services. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
ROY LOVINS, 83, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away November 16, 2009, at St Mary's Medical Center. He was born November 7, 1926, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Okay Lovins and the late Mary Lovins Damron. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Noah Lovins, John Lovins and Glen Damron; three sisters, Hazel Little, Eve Salmons and Nellie Maynard. Survivors include his children, Phillip (Teresa) Lovins of Huntington, Gary (Monica) Lovins of Maryland, Sandra (Rick) Hitchcock of Kenova, W.Va.; two brothers, Ralph (Dora Lea) Damron of Wayne, W.Va., and Paul (Janet) Damron of Ohio; one sister, Nora Finley, also of Wayne; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2009, at Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home, Huntington, with Buck Maynard officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.ferrell-chambersfuneralhome.com.
ELEANOR FRANCIS OSBURN, 72, of Kenova, W.Va., died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Graveside services will be conducted noon Friday, November 20, 2009, at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova. Eleanor was born January 5, 1937, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Millard and Ida May Robinson Osburn. She retired from American National Rubber, where she worked as a packer. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers and six sisters. Survivors include two brothers and one sister-in-law, Franklin D. Osburn and Robert L. and Eleanor J. Osburn, all of Kenova. Eleanor was also survived by several nieces and nephews, all who loved her as a mother. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home Friday at 11:40 a.m. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
JOSEPH ANDREW PACK JR., 19, of Davy, son of Joseph A. Pack Sr., of Welch, died Monday in Maybeury. He was a student at Bluefield State College. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Welch; burial at Adkins McComas Cemetery, Midkiff. Visitation after 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements. by Douglas Mortuary, Welch.
LUCRETIA PORTER ECKLEY DUDLEY, 85, formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Born June 27, 1924, in Wayne County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Cinda Fraley Porter and Fred Porter. After her early childhood in East Lynn, the family moved to Huntington. Employed as a computer operator by CSX for many years, she was also active in the Huntington Woman's Club. Known for her love of gardening, dedication to her pets and grandchildren, she possessed both design and fashion sense which made her entertaining and fun. Generous, willful, and beautiful, while possessing a lively sense of humor is how she will be remembered by those who love her. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Donald, Palmer and Glen Porter and sister Mable Porter Thompson Thomas. Left to cherish her memory as a devoted mother and grandmother are her daughter, Sandy Eckley Dixon of Hixson, Tenn.; son Dr. L. Edward Eckley III and wife Linda of Beckley, W.Va.; grandchildren Kelly Dixon, Chris Dixon, Molly Dixon, Marybeth Eckley Winters, Travis Eckley and Dr. Brett Eckley; two great-grandchildren; special niece Marion Thompson McDowell; great-niece Lisa Harris Eckenrode; and great-nephew Scott Harris. Graveside services will be held in the Chapel at Ridgelawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Visitation with family one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street #203, Beckley, WV 25801 or Little Victories Animal Rescue, 3589 Wire Branch Rd., Ona, WV 25545.
DOROTHY BAZELL, 89, of Ironton, widow of William Bazell, died Tuesday in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital. She was a former cook for Central Christian Daycare and had worked at Henrites Factory. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
GLEN BURTON FAIRCHILD, 82, of Lexington, Ky., formerly of Ironton, husband of Maxine Fairchild, died Sunday. He retired from Allied Chemical. Funeral service 1 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Ironton; burial at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Tracy Brammer Funeral Home, Ironton. Donations may be made to Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Dr., Lexington, KY 40504. Tracy Brammer Funeral Home, Ironton, is in charge of arrangements.
HARRY S. RUSSELL, 88, of Ironton, husband of Juanita Darling Russell, died Monday at SOMC Hospice. He was a retired blacksmith from CXS Transportation. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday, Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. Visitation after noon Friday at O'Keefe-Baker Funeral Home, Ironton. Donations should be directed to SOMC Hospice Outpatient Program, 2201 25th St., Portsmouth, OH 45662.
VERLIN EDWARD GANNON, 55, of Pikeville died Wednesday. Memorial service 7 p.m. Friday, Island Creek Regular Baptist Church; private burial. Visitation after 3 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements by J.W. Call Funeral Home, Pikeville. www.jwcallfuneralhome.com.
JACK DOUGLAS McKINNEY, 67, of Grayson died Wednesday at home. Sparks Funeral Home, Grayson, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
VERNA MAE STANLEY, 85 of Grayson, widow of Woodrow Wilson Stanley, died Tuessday in Carter Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Grayson. She retired from Cinderella Fashions in Ashland. Funeral service 1 p.m. Friday, Wilson Creek Baptist Church; burial at East Carter Memory Gardens. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sparks Funeral Home. www.sparksfh.com Memorials should be directed to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.
ROBERTA FRALEY TIPTON, 68, of Ashland, wife of Gennis Tipton, died Tuesday in King's Daughters Medical Center. She was a real estate agent. Funeral service 1 p.m. Friday, Preston Family Funeral Home, Ashland; burial at Rose Hill Burial Park, Ashland. Visitation two hours before service Friday at the funeral home. www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com.
BETTY SUE WALLACE, 74, of Larkslane, widow of James Albert Wallace, died Tuesday in Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was a homemaker. Funeral service 1 p.m. Friday, Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman; burial at the family cemetery, Larkslane. Visitation after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. www.nelsonfrazierfuneralhome.com.
ETHEL MAURINE WILLIAMS, 91, of Ashland, widow of Gale F. Williams, died Wednesday in Kingsbrook Life Care Center. She had worked in the office of Merit Clothing, Mayfield. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, Byrn Funeral Home, Mayfield; burial at Maplewood Cemetery, Mayfield. Visitation one hour before service Friday at the funeral home. www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
JOHN DAVID BATSON, 40, of Huntington, son of Gerald Vincent Batson of Worthington, W.Va., died Saturday in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements.
MARY BERRY BRADY, 82, of Penhook, Va., formerly of West Logan, wife of William Thomas Brady, died Saturday. She retired from the Logan County Board of Education. Funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Honaker Funeral Home, Logan; burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill. www.honakerfuneralhome.org. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Donations should be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1079C Spruce St., Martinsville, VA 24112.
MARY ELLA McKENZIE CARVER, 87, of Crooked Creek, widow of Dennis Carver, died Saturday in Trinity Health Care. She worked at G.C. Murphy Company. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, McConnell Tabernacle; burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Honaker Funeral Home, Logan.
CATHY MARIE HAYNIE COOK, 56, of Huntington, wife of Charles L. Cook, died Sunday in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She retired from the Social Security office of Hearings and Appeals in Huntington. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, with visitation one hour prior to the service, at Klingel Carpenter Mortuary, Huntington. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army of Huntington.
JEAN MEREDITH ELKINS DUNKLE, 83, of Huntington, widow of Gordon S. Dunkle, died Saturday in Heritage Center Nursing Home. Funeral service 1 p.m. Friday, Beard Mortuary, Huntington; burial at Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Visitation two hours before service Friday. www.beardmortuary.com.
RICKY LEE JENKINS, 53, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, November 16, 2009, at St. Mary's Mecidal Center. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home, Huntington with Robert Hogsett officiating. Ricky was born June 14, 1956, in Huntington, a son of the late Vernon E. Jenkins and the late Audra A. Jenkins Steele. He was a former receiver for Super Valu and a member of the Teamsters Local 505. In addition to his parents, Ricky was preceded in death by a brother, Russell "Rusty" Jenkins and grandmother, Iva "Dutch" Ferguson. Survivors include his children, Krista (Jackie) Wooten, Kelly (James) Byron, Michael "Mick" Shannon and Kristina Stoler Motley; grandchildren Bryce and Marshall Wooten and Jadyn and Addyson Byron; step-mother, Gladys Jenkins; former wife, Sharon Jenkins. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to www.ferrell-chambersfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home.
VIDA B. JOHNSON, 95, of Dunbar formerly of Logan, died Monday in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Chatman Funeral Home, Logan, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
ROY LOVINS, 83, of Huntington died Monday at home. Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home, Huntington, is in charge of the arrangements, which are incomplete.
RICKY G. MAYNARD, 52, of Crum, W.Va., passed away Monday, November 16, 2009, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Elders Ivory Williamson, James Lambert and Brother Clifford Napier. Burial will follow at Jerry Williamson Cemetery. He was born March 12, 1957, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Gilbert and Betty Copley Maynard. Ricky was a laborer for Local #543 in Huntington. His grandparents, Win and Vada Perry Maynard, Lawrence and Victoria Nelson Copley, all preceded him in death, along with a brother, Roger Dale Maynard. Survivors include his wife, Judy Williams Maynard; two step-daughters, Joann Salmons and Sissy Bowens of Crum; two step-sons, Jeffrey Jude and Roger Vincent, both of Crum; three sisters, Vicki Maynard and husband Leonard, Diana Thacker and husband Michael, all of Wayne, Rhonda Hall and husband Steven of Bryceville, Fla.; three nieces, Katie and Hannah Hall, Rachael Thacker; two nephews, Andrew Hall and Garrett Maynard; numerous step-grandchildren; and two special friends, Lewis Perry and Dewey "Duke" Lee Maynard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home.
Through God's amazing grace, DEBORAH "DEBBIE" AVIS MCCLURE, 60 of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., went home to be with our Lord on Saturday November 14, 2009. Debbie, a daughter of Harry B. and Jane Ann Atkinson of Beckley, W.Va., blessed this earth with her arrival on June 22, 1949, in Beckley. A graduate of Marshall University School of Nursing, Class of 1971, her nursing career of 35 years was guided by a strong moral and ethical compass. She cared for her patients and co-workers with a kind and compassionate heart. Debbie's joys in life were spending time with her family, riding her Harley, interior design, playing her piano, and the celebration of Christmas. She had a strong faith in God and loved the Lord. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she is survived by her husband of 39 years, David "Butch" McClure; daughters Angela Gentry of Nashville, Tenn., Amanda Lynn and Carrie Carney of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; sons-in-law Troy Gentry of Nashville, Tenn., JC Lynn and Mark Carney of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; grandchildren Kaylee Gentry, Savannah and Ethan Lynn; sister Karen Eller of Beckley; brothers Barney Atkinson of Anderson, S.C., and Bill Atkinson of Beckley; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Mary McClure of Huntington, W.Va. Her family and friends will deeply miss her and will eternally cherish the short time that God allowed her to bless our lives on this earth. Her family would like express their sincerest gratitude to the numerous friends and family members who continued to fervently pray for Debbie throughout her battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Brady K. Lipscomb officiating. She will be laid to rest at Gill Cemetery, Salt Rock, W.Va. Friends are welcome to call from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710 or the Hospice of Flagler/Volusia, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, Fl 32129. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
MARIE "CHRIS" MILLER, 68, of Barboursville, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, at the Barboursville First United Methodist Church, by the Rev. Judy Fisher. Burial will be in the Miller Family Cemetery, Barboursville. She was born March 15, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Leslie Carl and Elizabeth Caroline Borchert. She was a 1959 graduate of Barboursville High School. She was a former employee of Piedmont Airlines and retired from US Air. She was a member of Barboursville First United Methodist Church, the Dorothy Circle and the Master Gardeners. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Ed Miller; one daughter, Leslie Simpson and her husband Craig of Shepherdstown, W.Va.; one son, Bill Miller and his wife Teresa of Ona, W.Va.; one sister, Betty Davis and her husband Mickey of West Chester, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Sommer Derrickson and her husband Alex of Blue Ash, Ohio and Zach Miller of Ona. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville and after 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund at Barboursville First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
ELEANOR FRANCIS OSBURN, 72, of Kenova died Tuesday in Hospice House of Huntington. Graveside service noon Friday, Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova. www.rollinsfh.com.
MICHAEL EARL "SHORTY" STANLEY, 58, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009, in Huntington. He was born December 24, 1950, in Boyd County, Kentucky, a son of Phyllis Adkins Elkins of Edenton, N.C., and the late Ernest Stanley. In addition to his mother, survivors include three sisters, Deborah Slaughter of South Point, Ohio, Denise Tomlin of Ashland, Ky., and Carmen McMillian of North Carolina; three brothers, Terry Stanley of Elizabeth City, N.C., Gary Stanley of Charleston, S.C., and Mark Elkins of Edenton, N.C.; several nieces and nephews; his friends and family at Harmony House, including Betty Rodgers; and his friends and family on the street that he cared for greatly. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Highland Cemetery, Huntington, with Pastor Omar officiating. Friends may call from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Thursday at the cemetery. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
JAMES E. CLIFTON, 64, of Pedro, husband of Donna Gail Anderson Clifton, died Monday in King's Daughters Medical Center. He was a self-employed logger and an equipment operator at KRT. Funeral service 1 p.m. Friday, Hayes-Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial at Aid Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
MADELENE FINLEY SAUNDERS COX, 79, of Patriot died Tuesday. She retired from Robbins and Myers, Gallipolis, as a machinist operator. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, W.Va.; burial at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Patriot. Visitation two hours before service Friday at the funeral home.
GLEN BURTON FAIRCHILD, 82, of Lexington, Ky., formerly of Ironton, husband of Maxine Fairchild, died Sunday. He retired from Allied Chemical. Funeral service 1 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Ironton; burial at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Donations may be made to Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Dr., Lexington, KY 40504. Tracy Brammer Funeral Home, Ironton, is in charge of arrangements.
JOHNNY HOUSTON McKNIGHT, 66, of Ironton, husband of Carolyn Hunt McKnight, died Monday at home. He formerly worked at the Lawrence County Engineer's office. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial at Ice Creek Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
DR. WILLIAM C. RAMSEY, 66, of Proctorville, Ohio, died Monday, November 16, 2009, at St. Mary's Medical Center after a short illness. Dr. Ramsey was Professor Emeritus of the Marshall University English Department. He was a member of Enslow Park Presbyterian Church. Dr. Ramsey is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; daughter Ellin of Falls Church, Va., and her fiancé Sebastian Veney of Washington, D.C.; daughter Karen of Kansas City, Mo.; and son Andrew of Proctorville. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Donations may be made to the Royce K. McDonald Memorial Scholarship Fund or charity of one's choice. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, with Service of Witness to the Resurrection to follow at 11 a.m. at Enslow Park Presbyterian Church, 1338 Enslow Boulevard, Huntington, W.Va. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio.
CLARENCE STEWART WILSON, 85, of Pedro, Ohio, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009, at his residence. The Pedro, Ohio native was born May 7, 1924, the son of the late William Patrick and Nellie Mae Bennett Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Olena Marie Callicoat Wilson, whom he married July 21, 1950. Mr. Wilson was a graduate of Kitts Hill High School and a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II. He was a custodian for Symmes Valley High School for 32 years, retiring in 1994, and was also a self-employed farmer. He was a member of the Symmes Valley Freewill Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and reading. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five sisters, Verna Skillings, Faye Shively, Dorothy Johnson, Beatrice Hieronimus and Blanche Hieronimus, and two brothers, William Patrick Wilson and Ernie Wilson. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence Donald and Carla Wilson of Willow Wood, and Danny Ray and Vickie Wilson of Scottown, Ohio; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Faye Wilson and Daniel Wilburn, and Donna Kay and John Sheppard, all of Willow Wood; 10 grandchildren, Shelly and Steve Slone, Ryan and Kimilee Wilson, Julie Malone, Kristie and Steve Owens, Dustin Wilson, Michaela Sheppard, and Jarod Sheppard and seven great-grandchildren, Andy Slone, Abigail and Zayne Wilson, Drew and Jenna Malone, Wyatt and Levi Owens. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh Street, Ironton, Ohio, with Rev. Eddie Neel officiating. Burial will follow in Wilgus Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Military graveside rites by Symmes Valley VFW Post 2761. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
AMANDA LEE BLEVINS, 33, of Louisa died Monday at home. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Louisa. Visitation one hour before service Thursday at the church. Arrangements by Young Funeral Home, Louisa.
RUSSELL MONT FRAZIER, 69, of Betsy Layne, husband of Mary Lee Frazier, died Sunday in Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Funeral service 1 p.m. Thursday, Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin; burial at Jones Cemetery, Allen. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. www.hallfuneralservice.com. Donations should be directed to Vogel Day United Methodist Church, 163 1st St., Harold, KY 41635 or a charity of your choice.
BONNIE SUSIE McCOY, 49, of Huddy, died Monday at home. Funeral service noon Thursday, Rogers Funeral Home Appalachian Plaza, Belfry; burial at Alley Cemetery, Ransom. Visitation after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. www.rerogersfuneralhome.com.
RUBY JUNE PERKINS, 56, of Paintsville, wife of William Perkins, died Sunday in Hall Medical Center. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Eastside Freewill Baptist Church; burial in Paintsville City Cemetery. Arrangements by Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville.
BONNIE JEAN PEFFER PHILLIPS, 80, of Grahn, widow of Paul Phillips, died Monday at her son's home. She worked at First National Bank, Grayson, and later in the Finance Office of the VA Center, Dayton, Ohio. Funeral service 1 p.m. Thursday, Sparks Funeral Home, Grayson; burial at Newell Cemetery, Grahn. Visitation after 4 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. www.sparksfh.com.
DELBERT SARGENT, 81, of Ashland, widower of Helen D. Sargent, died Monday in King's Daughters Medical Center. He was a retired bricklayer and allied craftsman. Funeral service 1 p.m. Thursday, Steen Funeral Home 13th Street Chapel, Ashland; burial at Rose Hill Burial Park, Ashland. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. www.steenfuneralhomes.com. Donations may be directed to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.
CHARLES R. WIREMAN, 74, of Warren, Ohio, formerly of Floyd County, husband of Charlene Kinney Wireman, died Monday. Funeral service noon Friday, Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin; burial at Lucy Hall Cemetery, McDowell. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. www.hallfuneralservice.com.
ERVIL BOGARD JR., 57, of Huntington, husband of Debra Bogard, died Saturday in Hospice House of Huntington. Celebration of Life 6 p.m. Tuesday, at the home of Randi and Luke. Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements.
MARY ELLA McKENZIE CARVER, 87, of Crooked Creek, widow of Dennis Carver, died Saturday in Trinity Health Care. She worked at G.C. Murphy Company. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, McConnell Tabernacle; burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Honaker Funeral Home, Logan.
JEAN MEREDITH ELKINS DUNKLE, 83, of Huntington, widow of Gordon S. Dunkle, died Saturday. Beard Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete. www.beardmortuary.com.
JAMES R. FARLEY, 70, of Chapmanville, husband of Anita Gore Farley, died Saturday at home. He was a retired truck driver from Mayo Manufacturing. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville; burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
RICKY LEE JENKINS, 53, of Huntington died Monday in St. Mary's Mecidal Center. Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
DEBORAH AVIS McCLURE, 60, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., wife of David McClure, died Saturday at home. Funeral service 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Chapman's Mortuary Huntington; burial at Gill Cemetery, Salt Rock. Visitation two hours before service Thursday at the funeral home. Donations can be made to Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710 or the Hospice of Flagler/Volusia, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129.
TONY B. RAINEY of Gallipolis Ferry died Saturday. He was a track forman for CSX. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant; burial at Lewis Cemetery, Gallipolis Ferry. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
STEVEN A. SHANK, 57, of Huntington died Monday in St. Mary's Medical Center. There will be no visitation nor service. Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements. www.timeformemory.com/hall.
VIRGIE MARIE SIMMONS, 89, of Huntington, widow of Elza Simmons, died Saturday in St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. There is no visitation nor procession to the cemetery. Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements.
SAMUEL SMITH of Point Pleasant died Saturday at home. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday at Henderson Cemetery. Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, is in charge of arrangements.
ADDISON SPAULDING, 78, of Wilsondale, widower of Sally Belle Spaulding, died Sunday in St. Mary's Medical Center. He retired from the Department of Natural Resources, at Cabwaylingo State Park. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Turkey Creek United Baptist Church; burial at Marcum Cemetery. Visitation after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Arrangements by Morris Funeral Home.
BRAD STAPLETON, 31, of Genoa died Friday. Funeral service 1 p.m. Thursday, Johnson Tiller Funeral Home; burial at Stapleton Family Cemetery, East Lynn. Visitation after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
VESTA LEE WHITE STEVENS, 90, of Chapmanville, widow of Eddie Stevens, died Sunday in Albany, Ga., where she was residing. She was a retired educator. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville; burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
ROGER TONEY, 69, of Huntington died Saturday at home. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Highland Cemetery Annex. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements.
MICHAEL EUGENE WILCOX, 60, of Hurricane, W.Va., passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, W.Va. Celebration of Life will be noon Wednesday, November 18, 2009, Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va., with Dr. Tim Yates officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. He was born June 17, 1949, in Huntington, W.Va., son of the late Ernest Eugene Wilcox. He was a gentle, kind and loving husband and father. He will be remembered for his dedication to his family. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Thompson Wilcox and his mother, Mrs. Glendora Paugh "Dodie" Wilcox of Huntington; two daughters, Melissa Wilcox of Dayton, Ohio, and Amy Michelle (David) Connelly of Hurricane; one sister, Sharon Wilcox (Paul) Boster of Proctorville, Ohio. Mr. Wilcox was a member of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church, Huntington; a veteran of U.S. Army; and former Instrument Supervisor at Elkem Metals, Alloy, W.Va., before his illness. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at Henson Mortuary. The family wishes donations to be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennewa Dr., Charleston, WV 25311, or Kanawha Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston, WV 25313. Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.hensonmortuary.com.
JOHN G. WOODRUM, 67, of Milton, W.Va., passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. He was born February 9, 1942, in Lincoln County, W.Va., a son of the late Dewey and Martha Adkins Woodrum. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bill Woodrum and sister Mary Jane Lovejoy. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Donna Woodrum; daughter Laina (Jim) Gray of Cambridge, Ohio; six grandchildren, Kristin Gray, Amber (Brandon) Giffin, Sean (Mandi) Davis, Zachary Gray, Lydia Gray and Layla Gray; two great-grandchildren, Ginger and Ryleigh; sister Junnie Conley of Gallipolis, Ohio; brother Sonny Woodrum of Pennsylvania; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with Rev. Don Reynolds officiating. Graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. There will be a procession from the funeral home leaving at 2 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.heckfuneralhome.com.
JULIA ANN DeFOE, 45, of South Point, widow of Bryan Keith DeFoe, died Friday in King's Daughters Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Private service. Memorials should be directed to the Sunset Nursing Home Residence Council. Brown Funeral Chapel, Ironton, is in charge of arrangements.
GARNET ELIZABETH MORRISON, 84, of South Point, widow of Robert H. Morrison, died Saturday in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville; burial at Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
DAVID ERNEST RICE, 72, of Gallipolis, husband of Jean Cassidy Rice, died Saturday in Naples, Fla. He was owner and operator of Rice's Furniture, Gallipolis. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, First Church of the Nazarene, Gallipolis; burial at Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis. www.willisfuneralhome.com.
GLENN OWEN WEBB, 91, of South Point, brother of Marie Malone of South Point, died Monday in Holzer Medical Center, Jackson. He retired from Hecks Inc. Funeral service 1 p.m. Thursday, Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial at Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
LANA W. WILSON, 55, of South Point, wife of Randy N. Wilson, died Friday in King's Daughters Medical Center. She was owner of Cozy Craft and Flowers by Lana. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Worthington (Ky.) Church of the Nazarene; burial follows at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods, Ky. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Carman Funeral Home, Flatwoods.
RUSSELL MONT FRAZIER, 69, of Betsy Layne, husband of Mary Lee Frazier, died Sunday in Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Funeral service 1 p.m. Thursday, Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin; burial at Jones Cemetery, Allen. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. www.hallfuneralservice.com.
BOBBY GENE LUCAS, 69, of Wurtland, husband of Kay Chinn Lucas, died Monday in SOMC Hospice Center, Portsmouth, Ohio. He was a teacher and an insurance agent. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Reed Funeral Home, Greenup; burial at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
LEONARD RAY McKENZIE, 82, of Ashland, widower of Gloria Blankenship McKenzie, died Monday in the Huntington VA Medical Center. He retired from King's Daughters Medical Center as a boiler engineer. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, Lazear Funeral Home Chapel, Ashland; burial at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
DEAN ROBERT MERRITT, 91, of Emma, widower of Wilma Agnes Leslie Merritt, died Sunday in Highlands Regional Medical Center. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday, St. Martha's Catholic Church, Prestonsburg; burial at Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg. Visitation ongoing at Hall Funeral Home, Martin. www.hallfuneralservice.com.
RUBY PERKINS, 56, of Paintsville, wife of William Perkins, died Sunday. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Eastside Freewill Baptist Church; visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville, is in charge of arrangements.
DELBERT SARGENT, 81, of Ashland, widower of Helen D. Sargent, died Monday in King's Daughters Medical Center. Steen Funeral Home 13th Street Chapel, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
ERVIL BOGARD, 57, of Huntington, husband of Debra Bogard, died Saturday at Hospice House of Huntington. Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
RICHARD LEE BRAGG, 77, of Milton, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Pastor Doug Bragg. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. He was born Feb. 27, 1932, in Cabell County, a son of the late Hershel and Elizabeth Venoy Bragg. He was a member of Highlawn Avenue Church of God and a retired employee of 43 years from Blenko Glass. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry "Bud" Bragg, Clifford Bragg and Sam Bragg; and his sisters, Ruth Roane and Karen Witt. He is survived by his loving wife, Audrey Riffe Bragg; four daughters and sons-in-law, Felicia and Sam Conn, Leeta Bragg, Kimberly Kay Bragg, and Melissa Diana and Matt Smith; three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard R. and Stella Bragg, Chester L. and Debbie Bragg, and Pastor Douglas L. and Lisa Bragg; one sister, Juanita Clark; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
JAMES DEE EVANS, born May 22, 1941, son of William and Emmajean Evans, husband of Barbara Sue Conley Evans, and father of Haley Evans Esser, Amanda Arnette Evans and Anne Evans Freeland, died on Nov. 11, 2009, at Lewis-Gale Hospital in Roanoke, following a long illness. James, an economist, graduated from Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., the University of Cincinnati and the University of Wisconsin; and worked for the federal government from 1964 through 1994. James is survived by four grandchildren, James Grey Esser, Amelia Gertrude Zipparo, Eva Susanne Freeland and Mahala Bleu Esser. He is also survived by three brothers, William Eugene Evans of Ceredo, W.Va., and Jack Edward Evans and Richard Levi Evans of Huntington, W.Va.; as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews. James, a native of West Virginia and a longtime resident of Reston, Va., loved and is loved by his family. He enjoyed reading and writing poetry, listening to music and playing tennis. The family would like to share a poem written by James to his loving wife. "Keep That Bouquet - An orchestra of understanding; A Picasso face; Each petal torn; Adds only grace; Don't take away; What you can never repay; Do all you can; To keep that Bouquet." A graveside ceremony will be held on Monday, Nov. 16, at 4 p.m. at Dock's Creek Cemetery in Kenova, W.Va., followed by a reception at the Pullman Plaza Hotel in Huntington. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.
JAMES RONALD FARLEY, 70, of Chapmanville, died Saturday at home. Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
CHARLES DENNIS CARPENTER, 55, of Crown City, died Sunday at Hospice House of Huntington. He was a retired welder in Columbus. Funeral service will be noon Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville. Burial will follow at Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
GARNET ELIZABETH MORRISON, 84, of South Point, widow of Robert H. Morrison, died Saturday at St. Mary's Medical Center. Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Ms. MIRIAM YVONNE TAYLOR, 73, of South Point, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at Heartland of Riverview nursing facility in South Point, Ohio. She was born Feb. 26, 1936, in Ironton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Vernon and Marie Sark Taylor. She worked for the Holiday Inn for 18 years in the housekeeping department and was a member of the Methodist Church. Miriam was also a 1954 graduate from South Point High School. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one nephew, Roger Hughes; and nephew, Robert Hughes' wife, Kimberly Hughes. She is survived by two sisters and their husbands, Donna and Charles Beard of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Linda Jo and Ronald Eicher of Columbus, Ohio; three nephews, Robert Hughes of Florida, Ronald Eicher of Columbus, Ohio, and Bernard Eicher Fort Mitchell, Ky.; one niece, Deborah Hughes of South Point, Ohio; and five great-nieces and nephews, Roger Taylor Hughes, Jennifer Hughes, Jessica Hughes, Tracy Hughes and Kyle Hughes, all of South Point, Ohio. A graveside service will be held at Highland Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. Family will receive friends prior to the graveside service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tracy Brammer Funeral Home, Ironton, Ohio.
JOYCE BEVINS ADKINS, 77, of Stanton, died Saturday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at J.W. Call Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Johnson Memorial Park, Pikeville. Visitation will be 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
JANNETT SUE CURTIS, 63, of Staffordsville, died Saturday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Paintsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Staffordsville. Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
GREGORY SCOTT KING, 45, of Kite, husband of Sherri L. Aseltine King, died Saturday at Hazard Area Regional Hospital. He was a bus driver and trainer for the Knott County Board of Education. Funeral service will be noon Wednesday at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman. Burial will follow at Felix King Cemetery, Kite. Visitation will be 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
DEAN ROBERT MERRITT, 91, of Emma, widower of Wilma Agnes Leslie Merritt, died Sunday at Highlands Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg. He was a retired coal miner. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Martha's Catholic Church, Prestonsburg. Burial will follow at Richmond Cemetery, Prestonsburg. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home, Martin, and after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
INA MAE (HENSLEY) ADAMS, 66, of Chapmanville, widow of Milton Dell Adams, died Friday at Logan Regional Medical Center. She formerly worked at Logan MFG Co., Chapmanville. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday at White Oak Church of Christ, Harts. Burial will follow at Hensley Family Cemetery, Buck Fork, Harts. Visitation will be 6 p.m. Sunday until time of service Monday at the church. Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville, is in charge of arrangements.
JOSEPH D. BETER, 82, of Huntington, W.Va., died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Father Jim Sobus officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. He was born Oct. 13, 1927, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late David and Sophie Maroon Beter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Henderson Beter; a son, David Beter; two brothers, Peter and Thomas Beter; and a sister, Mary Beter. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church and the Elks Lodge BPOE 313. He was a roll man for H.K. Porter, Conner's Steel and West Virginia Steel. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Debra F. and Dan Egnor of Huntington; a brother, George Beter of Huntington; two sisters, Edna Merritt of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Georgette Greene of Las Vegas, N.V.; two grandchildren, Kenny and Rachael Beter; a daughter-in-law, Teresa Beter; and several nieces and nephews. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Huntington. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beard Mortuary. A Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.
MARY BRADY, 82, of Penhook, Va., formerly of Logan, died Saturday at Lynchburg (Va.) General Hospital. Honaker Funeral Home, Logan, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
RICHARD LEE BRAGG, 77, of Milton, died Friday at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Burial will follow at Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
MARY E. CARVER, 87, of West Logan, died Saturday at Trinity Healthcare Center, Henlawson. Honaker Funeral Home, Logan, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
PHYLLIS JOANNE CUMMINGS, 71, of Huntington, W.Va., died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted noon Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Crossroads Baptist Church by Dr. Jack K. Mayes. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Phyllis was born Dec. 20, 1937, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Hansel and Dolly Bailey Chapman. She was a retired nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fulton Cummings Sr.; and one brother, Ivan "PJ" Chapman. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Felecia and John Wilson of Barboursville, and Roberta and Rick Kaiser of Proctorville, Ohio; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert Fulton Cummings Jr. and wife, Erica of Charlottesville, Va.; four grandchildren, Monica Hoffman of Tamarac, Fla., David Simpson of North Bend, Ore., Jeffrey "JR" Preston and Chasity Preston, both of Wayne; four great-grandchildren, Adrianna and Breudan Hoffman, and Annika and Ava Simpson; two sisters, Freda White of Milton, and Barbara Spears of Barboursville; two brothers, Darrell Chapman of Salt Rock, and Douglas Chapman of Milton, and her fiancée Phillip Mowery of Huntington. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
ROGER LEON DILLON SR., 67, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. He was born May 10, 1942, in Lincoln County, a son of the late Sammie Herman Dillon and Wyomia Tennessee Roberts Dillon. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served his country in Korea. He was an avid outdoors man and had a great love for nature. He was preceded in death by twin sons, Larry and Gary Dillon; and one brother, Marshall Dillon. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Teddy Flowers, and Kelly and Darrell Clark; one son, Roger Dillon Jr.; his beloved companion, Marcia Wiley; one sister, Gloria Worrell; one brother, Randall Dillon; six grandchildren, Keisha Jeffers, Justin Flowers, Roger Dillon Hollis, Chyna Dillon Hollis, Alix Dillon Hollis and Christopher Clark; great-grandchildren, Haiden and Hunter, and a baby girl on the way; and his "boy" Brodie. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
JOE EDWARD DUNFEE of Hendersonville, N.C., formerly of Huntington, died Nov. 9 at the Elizabeth House. He was a CPA and owner of J&H Mining, Greenup, Ky. There will be no visitation or memorial service. At a later date, there will be a Celebration of Life at The Buena Vista, San Francisco, Calif. Donations may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731. www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.
JAMES DEE EVANS, born May 22, 1941, son of William and Emmajean Evans, husband of Barbara Sue Conley Evans, and father of Haley Evans Esser, Amanda Arnette Evans and Anne Evans Freeland, died on Nov. 11, 2009, at Lewis-Gale Hospital in Roanoke, following a long illness. James, an economist, graduated from Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., the University of Cincinnati and the University of Wisconsin; and worked for the federal government from 1964 through 1994. James is survived by four grandchildren, James Grey Esser, Amelia Gertrude Zipparo, Eva Susanne Freeland and Mahala Bleu Esser. He is also survived by three brothers, William Eugene Evans of Ceredo, W.Va., and Jack Edward Evans and Richard Levi Evans of Huntington, W.Va.; as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews. James, a native of West Virginia and a longtime resident of Reston, Va., loved and is loved by his family. He enjoyed reading and writing poetry, listening to music and playing tennis. The family would like to share a poem written by James to his loving wife. "Keep That Bouquet - An orchestra of understanding; A Picasso face; Each petal torn; Adds only grace; Don't take away; What you can never repay; Do all you can; To keep that Bouquet." A graveside ceremony will be held on Monday, Nov. 16, at 4 p.m. at Dock's Creek Cemetery in Kenova, W.Va., followed by a reception at the Pullman Plaza Hotel in Huntington. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.
MURIEL FRANCES HUNT, 77, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born Nov. 28, 1931, in Milton, W.Va., a daughter of the late Seward Lawson and Alpharetta Field Lawson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Lewis Hunt; and her son, James Anthony Hunt. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Harold Bias of Barboursville, W.Va., and Deborah and Larry Thaxton of Barboursville, W.Va.; daughter-in-law, Nancy Hunt of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters, Jennie Lee Smith of Milton, W.Va., and Dottie Smith of Milton, W.Va.; one brother, James Lawson of Virginia; four grandsons, Scott Hunt, Kyle Hunt, Aaron Bias and Ryan Bias; and two great-grandsons, Ethan and Evan Bias. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
KATHERINE HUSSELL TERRY, 93, of Point Pleasant, died Friday at home. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, Point Pleasant. Burial will follow at Suncrest Cemetery, Point Pleasant. Visitation will be one hour prior to service Monday. www.crowhussellfh.com.
CAROLYN L. CHAPMAN, 70, of Crown City, wife of David B. Chapman, died Friday at home. She was a homemaker. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Victory Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis. She will be taken to the church one hour prior to services Tuesday. www.willlisfuneralhome.com.
JULIA ANN DeFOE, 45, of South Point, died Friday at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland. Brown Funeral Chapel, Ironton, is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
LANA W. WILSON, 55, of South Point, wife of Randy N. Wilson, died Friday at King's Daughters Medical Center. She was the owner of Cozy Craft & Flowers by Lana. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Worthington (Ky.) Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods, Ky. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Carman Funeral Home, Flatwoods.
EVA STEVENS BALDRIDGE, 67, of Wurtland, wife of Jewel "Ray" Baldridge, died Friday at Community Hospice Care Center, Ashland. She was a former cook at Danleyton Elementary School and supervisor of food services at King's Daughters Medical Center. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Reed Funeral Home, Greenup. Burial will follow at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens, Flatwoods. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101.
ANNA MARIE SLONE CASTLE, 90, of Paintsville, died Saturday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Whitaker Freewill Baptist Church, East Point. Burial will follow at Slone Cemetery, Louisa. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Sunday at the church. Paintsville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
FANNIE MARIE COLLINS, 67, of Greenup, wife of Everett E. Collins, died Friday. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Reed Funeral Home, Greenup. There will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101.
BARBARA M. CRUTCHER, 85, of Richmond, widow of Thomas Dickenson, died Saturday at Compassionate Care Center, Richmond. Funeral service will be noon Tuesday at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Highlands Memorial Park, Staffordsville. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
KAREN LYNN FLETCHER, 53, of Blaine, wife of Thomas Fletcher, died Friday at home. She was a homemaker and U.S. Army veteran. Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Sunday at Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling Cemetery, Bloomington, Minn. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. www.timeformemory.com/wilson.
ROY HALL, 66, of Rogersville, Tenn., formerly of Knott County, husband of Anna Jean Tuttle Hall, died Friday at Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital, Rogersville. He was a foundry worker. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Martin Branch Freewill Baptist Church, Estill. Burial will follow at Richard Hall Cemetery, Topmost. Visitation was Saturday at the church.
FORD KOUNS, 97, of Hitchins, died Saturday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sparks Funeral Home, Grayson. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. www.sparksfh.com.
JOHN "JINKS" PRESTON LITTLETON, 86, of Olive Hill, widower of Alameda, died Saturday at St. Claire Medical Center. He was a retired farmer. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Sparks Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Henderson Cemetery, near Olive Hill. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. www.sparksfh.com.
JAMES E. WILLIAMS, 67, of Paintsville, widower of Ruth Ann Newsome Williams, died Friday at Hall Medical Center. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Funeral service will be noon Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Johnson County Cemetery, Staffordsville. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Preston Funeral Home.
