Obituary Archive | Johnson Tiller Funeral Home | Wayne WV funeral home and cremation (2024)

DONALD PERRY, 59, of East Lynn, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1951 in Wayne County, West Virginia, and was an active member of the East Lynn Baptist Church.
His father Ivan Perry preceded him in death along with one son, Christopher Damon Perry.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 37 years, Sarah Perry; his mother, Deloris Eilleen Perry of East Lynn; one brother Avra Perry and wife Donna of Lavalette, W.Va.; three sisters, Vella Ann Thompson of Williamson, W.Va., Louella Perry and husband Sam of Wayne, W.Va., and Connie Clay and husband Gary of Branchland, W.Va.; and a host of nephews and nieces whom he loved.
Funeral services will be conducted noon on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Calvin Perry and Paul Tuemler officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memorial Gardens with Samuel Perry, Jamie Clay, Travis Clay, Michael Eaves, and Patrick Eaves serving as pallbearers. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

MS. KATHIE KAY WILLIAMSON, 55, formerly of Kelly Knob, W.Va. died December 22, 2010 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born November 7, 1955, the daughter of the late Ira Williamson and Minnie Adkins Perry. If youve ever wondered what faith and strength are, then you should have known our sister who faced many tragedies while holding firm to her faith in God. Kathie was a nurse and mother of four children.
She was preceded in death by her son Harold Horn Jr., sister Virginia Hazel Williamson, and her brothers Roscoe Larry Williamson, Steve Williamson, and Buck Williamson.
Survivors include her children Joshua Smith of Parma Heights, Ohio, SGT. Timothy Smith and wife LT. Kara Bennington Smith of Carey, Ohio, and Sharon Horn of Crum, W. Va.; two grandsons Austin Runyon and Roger Waller of Crum; six sisters: Mary Chapman of Senoia, Ga., Victory Ramey of Crum, Tammy Williamson of Grey Eagle, W. Va., Dorothy Ann LeRoy of Harker Heights, Texas, Dianna Williamson of Huntington, W.Va., and Brookie Brewer of Kelly Knob; five brothers, Bill M. Williamson of Gibsonville, N.C., Rick Williamson of Chattanooga, Tenn., Lark Williamson, Frank Ed Williamson, and Arthur L. Williamson of Kelly Knob-Wilsondale, W.Va.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2010, at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. with Pastors Eddie Smith and Mike Dillon officiating. Burial will follow at the Maynard Cemetery, Kelly Knob-Wilsondale, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

MR. JOHN ADAMS, 72, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 18, 2010. He was born May 13, 1938 in Wayne County, a son of the late Audie and Louisa Adams. Also preceding him in death were four brothers, Jack Adams, Lucian Adams, Virgil Adams, and Norman Adams, and two sisters, Inez Adkins and Della Isaacs. John was a retired plumber and a member of the Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jewell Adams; his children, Donna Adams of Genoa, Pamela Frye and her husband Randy, of Genoa, Amanda Maynard and her husband Kevin of Lavalette, W.Va., John Adams, Jr. and his wife Christy of Genoa, and Michael Adams; seven grandchildren, Candice Daniels and husband Mark, Megan Frye, Beldin Frye, Timothy Thompson, Cody Maynard, Johnathon Adams, and Andrew Adams; six great grandchildren, Katie Frye-Trautwein, John Hunter Daniels, Hayden Daniels, Gavin Daniels, Addison Bowen, and Autumn Bowen.
Also surviving are six sisters, Erie Frazier and husband Paul, Minnie Cochran and husband George, Donna Isaacs and husband Chuck, Rhoda Morton and husband Edward, Sadie Jacobs and husband Troy, and Teresa Clay and husband Robert; and seven brothers, Robert Adams and his wife Nettie, Boyd Adams and his wife Arleda, Orville Adams and wife Shirley, Audie Adams, Jr., and wife Nancy, Sammy Adams and wife Bobbi, Omer Adams and wife Connie, and Sampie Adams and wife Doris; and a host of friends and neighbors too numerous to mention.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington for their love and support.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Luther Dingess officiating. Burial will follow in the Roscoe Davis Cemetery, Genoa. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

MRS. AVENELL DILLEY, 71, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2010. She was born October 5, 1939 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Howard and Vada Williamson. Her husband, Harold Lee Dilley, also preceded her in death along with two sisters, Alta Mae Porter and Patricia Spence, and on brother, Fern Williamson.
She leaves behind two sons, David Dilley and his wife Stacey of Ashland, Kentucky, and William Dilley and his wife Amy of Louisville, Kentucky; one daughter, Garnett Dunfee of Lavalette; six grandchildren, Becky, David, Zion, Emma, Josh, and Ashton; and three great grandchildren, Braiden, Haden, and Maggie.
Also surviving is one sister, Loretta Williamson and her husband Curtis H. of Wayne, W.Va.; two brothers, Perchie Williamson and his wife Doris, and Drewie Williamson and his wife Sandra, all of Proctorville, Ohio; and a host of friends and family.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Huntington for their love and care, and ask that donations be made to them in Avenell's honor. (Hopsice of Huntington P.O. Box 464 Huntington, WV 25709)
Funeral services will be conducted at noon Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Ivory Williamson, Brother Clifford Napier and Pastor Danny Damron officiating. Burial will follow in the Greasy Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral.

MELVA MAE STEELE, 68, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 2, 2010. She was born November 28, 1942 in Logan County, a daughter of the late John and Matilda Lambert. Her husband, Emery Steele also preceded her in death along with one daughter, Linda Sue Steele, and three sons, Emery Steele, Jr., Larry Joe Steele, and an infant son.
Melva dearly loved Gethsemane United Baptist Church where she attended when able.
Survivors include four daughters, Ruby Adkins and husband Toby of Prichard, W.Va., Anita Suzette Willis and husband Christopher of Lakeland, Fla., Frances Davis and husband Jay of Branchland, W.Va., and Kathleen Witt of Wayne; one son, Frank Edward Steele and wife Francis of Wayne; one sister Clarissa Clark and husband Earnest of Mulberry, Fla.; 12 grandchildren: Krystal Adkins, Kimberly Martin and husband Dennis, Jessica Rose DeMaris, Justin DeMaris, Michael DeMaris, Samantha DeMaris, Frank Steele, Wesley Davis, Cassie Davis, James Witt, Jason Witt, and Russell Witt; eight great grandchildren; and several loving nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors, whom she loved dearly.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2010 at Gethsemane United Baptist Church, Barboursville, W.Va. with Rev. Danny Dailey, Rev. Jonah Adkins, and Rev. Zach Bills officiating. Burial will follow in the Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, with grandsons and sons-in-law serving as pallbearers. Friends may call after 6 p.m. at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne.

WILLIS DWIGHT MARCUM, 65, of Crum, W.Va., passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010 in Huntington, W.Va. He was born May 25, 1945 in Marion, Va., a son of the late Elmer and Pauline Horne Marcum. Two brothers, Ronald Marcum and John David Marcum also preceded him in death.
Willis was a retired school bus driver for the Wayne County School District.
Survivors include his twin brother, Douglas W. Marcum of Crum; one aunt, Roberta Horne Broome of Bristol, Tenn.; 12 cousins; and his dog Toby and cat Julie.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Silver Creek Church, Crum, with Pastor Otis Dillon officiating. Burial will follow in the Marcum-Salmons Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

WILLARD VIRGIL "Willie" BROWNING, 49, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 24, 2010. He was born July 30, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio, the beloved son of Virgil and Betty Browning. In addition to his parents, survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Debra and Robert Miller and Jeannie and Jakie Vaughan; two nephews, Donald Browning and his wife Lilly, and Michael Vaughan and wife Camillia; four nieces, Melissa Aliff, Crystal Vaughan, Samantha Miller and Stephanie Staley.
Also surviving are eight great-nephews, Dylan Burnette, Chase Vaughan, Justin Perry, Jarrod Perry, Steven Sergent, Brian Garn, Brandon Schwalback, and Ishmeal Schwalback; two great-nieces, Abigail and Madison Browning; and a host of aunts, uncles and many friends.
Willie carried a deep love for Jesus that he used to warm the hearts of everyone he came into contact with. Willie is no longer bound to a wheelchair, but instead he is walking down the streets of gold in heaven.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Perry and Pastor Donald Hager officiating. Burial will follow in the Browning Vaughan Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral on Sunday.

MRS. RUTH MAXINE CROCKETT, 78, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 20, 2010. She was born on November 25, 1931 in Wayne County to the late Davis and Georgia Cyrus Copley. Also preceding her in death were four brothers, Grady Copley, Charles Copley, Frank Copley, and Infant John Thomas Copley.
Ruth was united in marriage to Robert "Bobby" Crockett of East Lynn on June 18, 1948. To this union was born two daughters: Linda Starkey and husband Roger and Georgia Phyllis Boettcher and husband Abraham; five grandchildren, Obie Adkins II and wife Lisa, Roger Starkey II and wife Claire, Todd Adkins and wife Crystal, Eleasha Ruth Adkins, and Robert Starkey and wife Kim.
Great grandchildren include Amanda Mays, Caleb Mays, Kaleigh Humphries, Ryan Hunter Starkey, Andrew Cole Starkey, Devon Paul Starkey, Gage Colton Starkey, Jessica Taylor Starkey, Ashley Adkins, Emily Adkins, Jarod Adkins, and Erica Adkins in addition to two great- great grandchildren, Kiera and Kaden.
Also surviving is one brother, Reuben Copley and wife Violet; three sisters, Lucille Wilson of Genoa, Elizabeth Watts and husband Russell of Echo, and Opal Fleming of Perry, Georgia; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Lester Austin.
Ruth was a member of the Echo Baptist Church in Wayne and Orchard Hill Baptist Church in Georgia. She was also a member of the American Association of Nursing. Mrs. Crockett worked many years as a nurse in both West Virginia and Georgia until she was 72 years old. She was the most loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She dearly loved her Lord and all her family.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, with Pastors Roger Maynard and Roger Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Crockett Cemetery on Wilson Creek. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

EDWARD ELSWORTH BOYCE, 69, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, November 19, 2010 at the VA Regional Medical Center after enduring a prolonged illness. He was born April 26, 1941 in Kanawha County, W.Va., the eldest son of the late Harry E. and Alma Thomas Boyce. Two sisters, Joann Boyce and Louise Lawson also preceded him in death, along with one brother, Lester Boyce.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Della Napier Boyce; three sisters, Karen Erskine of Sophia, W.Va. Francis Patton of Tampa, Florida, and Janice Burns of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; brothers-in-law, Bill Erskine and Bill Burns; special friends Delores Jarrell, Herman Perry, and Denny and Donna Blankenship; and several nieces and nephews.
Ed proudly served in the US Army, stationed with the 1st BN, 4th INF. RGT., 3rd INF. DIV. as a heavy weapons specialist, stationed in Germany during the Cold War, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign War.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home under the direction of the Rev. John McSweeney and the Rev. O. F. Adkins. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memorial Gardens with the American Legion and VFW military Honor Guard performing military rites. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

EVERETT RAY DEAN, 74, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 18, 2010. He was born April 11, 1936 in Wayne, a son of the late William Oliver Dean and Ethel Pratt Dean. His first wife, Marlene Crockett Dean also preceded him in death along with one daughter, Brenda Ann Donovan, one son, James Allen Dean, and one granddaughter, Justina Nicole Dean.
Everett was a retired truck driver and a member of the House of Worship Church.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie Napier Dean; one daughter, Sondra Arletta Dean and husband Robert Tucker of Wayne; two sons, Everett Ray Dean Jr. and wife Connie of Cleveland, Ohio, and William Andrew Dean of Wayne; eight grandchildren, Crystal Cumberledge and husband Ross, Everett Ray Dean III, Taylor Dean, Autumn Radabaugh, all of Cleveland, Christopher Donovan, Amanda Donovan, both of Amherst, Ohio, Cody Dean of Columbus, Ohio, and Olivia Dean of Wayne; six great grandsons whom Everett was very proud of, Jordan Dean, Alex Dean, Gabin Donovan, Jakob Stone, Mason Cumberledge, Darren McGuire and a seventh great grandson on the way.
Also surviving are eight step-children, Diane Goodnight and husband Jerry of Cleveland, Brian Helmondollar of Hurricane, W.Va., Sandy Toney and husband Mark of Wayne, Leslie Helmondollar and wife Nancy of South Point, Ohio, twins Patrick Farley and Perry Farley, both of Va., and twins Billie Farley of Fla., and Becky Nathenson and husband Jim of Va.; 21 step-grandchildren; and two step-great grandchildren.
Everett also leaves behind three brothers, Gary Dean, Ronnie Dean, and Oliver Dean, all of Wayne; and two sisters, Deloris Adkins of Wayne, and Jewell Chambers and husband Ken of Hager Hill, Kent; and countless nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Marshall and Assistant Pastor Arbie Rice officiating. Burial will follow in the Dean Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

CLIFFORD WARD, 78, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010 at the Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 23, 1932 in Wayne, a son of the late Homer and Mary Welsh Ward. Two sisters, Betty Jo Terry and Josephine Ward also preceded him in death.
He leaves behind his wife, Dorothy Ward; two sisters, Juanita Wellman and husband Bill of Huntington, W.Va., and Mary Ward also of Huntington; one brother, Homer Ward and wife Evelyn of Wayne; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Casteel officiating. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ward family.

NORMA JEAN SHOPE BLANKENSHIP, 81, of Wayne passed away Thursday morning November 11, 2010. She was the wife of the late Jay Blankenship and the mother of the late Charles A. Leibee of Huntington. She has two surviving sons, James Michael Blankenship of Suffolk, VA; Paul David Blankenship of Jackson, OH and two surviving daughters, Pam Blankenship of Wayne; Joann Blankenship of Fort Myers, FL. Grandchildren include Parker Earp of Wayne, Heather, Holly and Joshua Blankenship of Suffolk, VA; Beth, Molly and Jay Blankenship of Jackson, OH ; two surviving sisters, Bert Niner and JoeAnne Hidy of OH. Graveside service will be held for the family at a later date. Her family also wants to thank the nurses and staff of Huntington Health and Rehabilitation for the care given to the entire family. Donations to the charity of your choice in honor of Jean and Jay Blankenship would be appreciated. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Blankenship family.

RONALD CYDNER McINTURF, 81, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Morgan County, Ohio, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. He was born February 3, 1929 in Penn Township, Ohio, a son of the late Lawrence and Lucille McInturf. His wife, Edna Canady McInturf also preceded him in death along with one sister, Grace Kline and three brothers, Albert, Wayne, and Ralph.
Ronald served in the US Army and at 54 years old he was baptized at the Solomon Lutheran Church in Eagleport, Ohio, where he attended. He loved helping friends and family and especially enjoyed woodworking and making things.
Survivors include daughters, Debbie VanDorston, of North Canton, Ohio, Brenda Young of New Philadelphia, Ohio, Dolley (Joe) Koval of Helena, Ohio, Darla (Kenny) Kerms, also of New Philadelphia, Nancy (Tony) Cozad of New Lexington, Ohio, Valerie Lynn Tuten of Beverly, Ohio, step-daughters, Rose Marie (John) Harra of Newark, Ohio, and Belinda Sue Murphy of Zanesville, Ohio; and two sons Marcus Roy (Cheryl) Canady of Fleming, Ohio, and John Glenn (Jane) Canady of Zanesville; special and best friend Patsy Watts of Huntington; and caretakers Kate Williamson, Monica Scotts, and Connie Ferguson.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. Burial will follow at the Jasper Ferguson Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

JAMES W. BRADSHAW, 86, of Wayne, W.Va. went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 4, 2010. He was born September 16, 1924 in Wayne County, a son of the late Golden and Naomi Bradshaw.
He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Vida Simpkins Bradshaw of Wayne; two sons James Bradshaw and wife Linda of Lavalette, W.Va., and Roger Bradshaw of Wayne; one grandson, Jeffrey Scott Bradshaw and two great granddaughters, Shannon Bradshaw and Summer Bradshaw all of Florida.
Also surviving is one brother George Bradshaw and wife Zelma of Wayne; special nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and neighbors too numerous to mention.
Private services were conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Everett Adkins Cemetery. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bradshaw family.

LEROY MONROE "Jimbo" RAMEY, JR., 30, of Branchland, W.Va., died Friday, October 29, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born December 27, 1979 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Ethel Vance Ramey and Leroy "Jim" Ramey, Sr. also of Branchland. His sister Donna Jean Pritchard Eastham and his brother Ronnie Pritchard preceded him in death along with maternal grandparents, Grover and Martha Merritt Vance; paternal grandparents Emma and Homer Ramey; and one cousin, Dallas Morrison.
In addition to his parents, Jimbo is survived by one brother, Donavin "Donnie" Pritchard Jr.; three aunts, Jean Morrison, Betty Adkins and Wilma Stewart; three uncles, Grover, David, and Darrin Vance; five nieces, Sarah Bryant, Brandy Donahue, Millie Eastham, Martha Eastham, and Emma Pritchard; one nephew, Clyde Eastham; four great-nieces; four great-nephews; and many, many cousins.
Jimbo was loved by everyone and will be sorely missed.
Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Monday, November 1, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Marcum officiating. Burial followed in the Ramey Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday evening.

KENNETH R. SKINNER, 67, of Ft. Gay, W.Va., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 29, 2010. He was born November 8, 1942 in Athens, Georgia, a son of the late Roscoe and Gertrude Skinner. One brother, Johnny Skinner also preceded him in death along with one sister. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Piedmont Golf Course in Georgia.
Survivors include one sister, Voada Vatson; one brother, Maxie Skinner, both of Georgia; one daughter, Roxanne Payne and two grandchildren, Rachel and Adrian Payne, all of Tenn.
Also surviving is ex-wife and caregiver, Carrie Skinner of Ft. Gay; two stepsons, Carl Russell of Wayne, W.Va., and Dave Russell of Ft. Gay; caretaker Linda Kirk of East Lynn, W.Va.; and special friend Brenda Adkins.
Inurnment will take place at a later date. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Skinner family.

RICHARD STANLEY MCGUE, 76, of Huntington, passed away Monday, October, 18, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born November 11, 1933 in Huntington, a son of the late Herman and Elma McGue. Richard served in the US Army and was a retired mechanic. Survivors include one daughter, Wendy Smith and husband Jerry of Plant City, Fla.; two sons, Richard McGue II of Tampa, Fla. and Jeffrey McGue and wife Betty of Valrico, Fla.; and 4 grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Jerry McGue of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Patricia Timler and husband Bob of Lesage, W.Va., and Judy Dean of Prichard, W.Va.; and special friend Ron Myers of Huntington. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the McGue family.

ROGER ALLEN MILLER, 39, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 6, 2010. He was born on August 14, 1971 in Cleveland, Ohio. Roger was preceded in death by his father Aubrey Lee Kirk.
Survivors include his mother, Bertha Elizabeth Cooley Kirk; one sister, Shirley (Paul) Tanner of Lavalette, W.Va.; one brother, Carl (Shiela) Cooley of East Lynn, W.Va.; three nieces, Casey Owens, Geneva Miller, and Jessica Toppings of East Lynn; five nephews, Paul Tanner, Jr., Nathan Miller, Christopher Welford, Richard Welford and Justin Welford of East Lynn; and a host of friends, aunts and uncles too numerous to mention. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Steven Sollazzo for all of his kindness and support to the family during this trying time.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home with Johnson Queen officiating. Burial will follow at the Watts Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

LUTHER "BUSH" MILLS, 75, of East Lynn, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 8, 2010 with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Columbus "Lum" and Myrtle Merritt Mills. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Terry Lee; brother, Paul Mills; and sisters, Bessie Perry and Hazel Clay.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lydia Jane Clark Mills; two sons and their wives, Donald (Mary) Mills of Ashland, KY, and Steven (Pam) Mills of Salt Rock; four daughters and their husbands, Carol Russell of Huntington, Teresa (Larry) Carico of Wayne, Janice (Gerald) Maynard of Wayne, and Kathy (Faron) Miller of East Lynn; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and a host of special friends and family. The family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to Hospice of Huntington, and to three special sisters-in-law, Sue Clay, Lois Clark and Margaret Adkins.
"Bush" was a veteran of the Korean War, a self employed truck driver and was a member of the Liberty United Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Wayne County Farm Bureau and enjoyed farming and going to the auction.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 11th, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, with Elder Paul Triplett and Brother Clifford Napier officiating. Burial will follow at the Watson Cemetery, Branchland. Friends may call after 6 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

DELSIE ADKINS, 91, of Amherstdale, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Logan General Hospital. Delsie was a homemaker and a member of the Wolf Pen Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Adkins and Theora Gilkerson Adkins; her husband, Jessie Adkins; one son, Artis Adkins; one daughter, Zelma Adkins; one great- great grandson, Briar Caleb Maynard; one son-in-law, James Bragg; and two sisters, Juanita Finley and Polly Ann Woodlee.
Survivors include two daughters, Colleen (Jasper) Sugg and Glenna Bragg both of Amherstdale, W.Va.; five sisters, Leola Mills of Huntington, W.Va., Mazel Ross and Nellie Adkins both of Waverly, OH. Melita Wooten of Wayne, W.Va., Velora Frasier of Huntington; three brothers, Denzil Adkins of Youngstown, OH, Lowell (Joyce) Adkins of Lavalette, OH, Wetzel (Wanda) Adkins of Cannonsburg, KY; Daughter-in-law Edith Adkins of Proctorville, OH; five grandchildren, Anita (Dennie) Duncan of Pinch, W.Va. Lisa (Andy) Maynard of Stowe, W.Va., Jessica Jack of Stowe, TJ Sugg, Andrea (Gary "Cubby") Davis, of Kentucky; Three great-grandchildren, Sabrina (Shane) Privett, Peggy Gore and Ashley Duncan; three great-great-grandchildren, Dylan Michael Privett, Magan Marie Gore and Andrew James Gore, and one special friend Lula Smoot of Accoville, W.Va.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 1 p.m. with Brother Danny Wooten and Brother David Adkins both officiating. Burial will follow at the Jones Cemetery, Little Lynn. Casket bearers will be Jasper Sugg, Dennie Duncan, Andy Maynard, Shane Privett, T.J. Sugg, and Gary Davis. Friends may call for visitation after 6 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne

AUBREY LEE KIRK, 78, of East Lynn, W.Va. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the Imogene Dolin Hospice House of Huntington. He was born on March 31, 1932 in Fayetteville, WV. Aubrey served in the United States Army during World War II and was a P.O.W. in a German Prison Camp.
He was preceded in death by his parents H.J. Kirk and Ethel Nicely Kirk. Survivors include his wife Bertha Elizabeth Cooley Kirk of East Lynn; four sons, Ricky Kirk and Roger Kirk of Detroit, Michigan, Carl Cooley and Roger Allen Miller of East Lynn; one daughter, Shirley (Paul) Tanner of Lavalette, W.Va.; three brothers, frank Kirk of Oak Hill, W.Va. Wayne Kirk of Detroit, Michigan and Johnny Kirk of Salt Lake City, Utah and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.

POLLY MARIE PERRY, 45 of Dunlow , W.Va. , passed away at home Tuesday, September 14, 2010. She was born August 17, 1957 in Logan County , a daughter of Dorothy Jean Perry of Dunlow, and the late Sampson Perry. Additional survivors include her sister Judith Ann Perry, also of Dunlow; and her uncle, Lark Williamson and his wife Wanda of Wilsondale, W.Va. Polly loved crafts and roller skating.
Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2010 at the Perry Cemetery , Dunlow. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

ARDREY LEE BLANKENSHIP, 55, of Rittman, OH, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at the Autumn Wood Nursing and Rehab after a long illness. He was born on August 16, 1955 in Wayne County, West Virginia. Ardrey served in the Army and worked in the automobile industry in Rittman, OH for over 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Johnson Blankenship and one infant son, Ardrey L. Blankenship, Jr.
Survivors include his father Audrey "Bo" Blankenship, Sr. of Wayne, W.Va.; two brothers, Edward L. (Janet) Blankenship and Michael (Rhonda) Blankenship all of Wayne; one daughter, Diana Sue (Chad) Evans of Genoa, W.Va. and one son, Justin Lee Blankenship of Rittman, OH and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1p.m. on Monday September 20, 2010. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. with Pastor Emual Adkins and Brother Hugh Merritt officiating. Friends may call after 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home.

MOHAMED ROSHEDA "Butch" HIAT, 65, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 8, 2010. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late Ramali and Bertha Lucas Hiat. Two brothers, Ramali "Bob" Hiat and GhuAmali Hiat, also preceded him in death.
Survivors include three daughters, Eula Duff and her husband Jimmie, Sherry Bowen, and Jennifer Followay, all of Wayne; one son Jimmie Hiat and wife Alesha, also of Wayne; and 10 grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Eula Adams and husband Homer of Chesapeake, Ohio; four brothers Wilkie Hiat of Ranger, W.Va., Clarence Lucas and wife Darlena of East Lynn, W.Va., Dwayne Lucas and wife Lisa of Lavalette, W.Va., and Orbie Dale Lucas and wife Lorie of Charleston, W.Va.; and a host of friends and family.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Lambert Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va. Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Saturday.

ELLA MARIE ROBERTSON, 91, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. She was born on March 17, 1919 in Dunlow, W.Va. Marie was a member of Old Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents Martin and Olive (Copley) Artrip; her husband James C. Robertson; two daughters Janet Childers and Jacqueline Robertson; four sisters Estelle, Fern Mildred and Louise; and one brother Don.

Survivors include three daughters Fern (Roy) Thompson of Genoa, W.Va., Phyllis (Dave) Stebner of Wadsworth, OH, Joan (Kenneth) Wellman of South Point, OH; one son Charles (Betsi) Robertson of Bay Village, OH.; two sisters Vinnie Okulich of Garden City, MI and Janice Burns of Orient, OH; one son-in-law Verl Childers of Wayne, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. The family would like to extend a heartfelt word of thanks to Hospice and
Special caregivers Norma, Shirley and Freda for all of their loving care and support.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Preston officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to service at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Robertson-Cyrus Cemetery.

TRENT BOYES, 81, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. He was born on April 10, 1929 in Fort Gay, W.Va. Trent was a carpenter and served in the United States Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Emmett Boyes and Ella Belle Trent Boyes; two sisters, Opal and Betty; and five brothers, Emmett, Nelson, Ralph, Paul and Raymond.
Survivors include three brothers, Roy Kenneth (Rosalea) Boyes of Wayne, W.Va., Robert Boyes of Ohio, Ted (Nancy) Boyes of Elyria, OH, and one sister Jane (Ron) Nettleton of Spring Hill, FL.
There will be no memorial service. Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Boyes family.

JAKE CLARK, 87, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 4, 2010. He was born March 16, 1923 in Marigold, W.Va., a son of the late Samuel and Stella Clark. He served in the US Army in WWII and was a Forest Fire Warden for Wayne County. He had also worked in Pennsylvania as a coal miner, Spring Hill Dairy where he delivered milk, and retired as a self employed general contractor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Price Clark; four infant children; one brother, one sister, and one great granddaughter.
Survivors include four daughters, Rose Perry, who was also his primary caregiver, and her husband Harmon of Huntington, Linda Melde and husband Rainard of N.Y., Peggy Thierry and husband Robert of Genoa, W.Va., and Katie Clark of East Lynn, W.Va.; three sons, Lewis Clark, Jerry Ray Clark, and Derek Allen Clark, all of East Lynn; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; 11 step-great grandchildren; and 4 step great-great grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Stella Mae Ferguson of Wayne, W.Va.; two brothers, Jasper Clark of Penn., and Jennings Clark of Wayne; and a very special caregiver Dora Thierry of Ft. Gay, W.Va.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Jo-Lin Health Care Center, Kings Daughters Medical Hospital, and the VA Medical Center for their loving care and support.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brothers A.J. Perry and Garland Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

RONALD FLOYD WEBB, 54, of Genoa, W. Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 19, 2010. Born January 7, 1957, Ronnie served as an Assistant Pastor at Moore's Chapel Church in Louisa, Kentucky. His grandmother, Pearl Webb, who raised him, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his loving wife, Rosa Meade Webb, of Genoa; his parents Ray and Della Marcum of Lovely, Ky.; his son, Ronald Webb II and wife Anita of Dunlow, W.Va.; step-son, Devin Block of Logan, W.Va.; step-daughter Belinda Perry and husband Gary of Columbus, Oh.; grandson Ronald Webb III of Dunlow; and three step-grandchildren, Kendra Block and Karrie Block, both of Mingo County, W.Va., and Jager Perry of Columbus.
Also surviving are five sister, Mary Lou, Pat, Tola, Linda, and Betty; three brothers, Tommy, Donnie, and Jimmy; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Charlie Maynard and Kenny Gore officiating. Burial will follow in the Webb Family Cemetery, East Kermit. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

JOHN MAX BROWN, 39, of Prichard, W.Va., loving husband and father, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2010, at his residence. John was born on December 18, 1970 in Mooresville, NC and was an Electrician. He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd Grady Brown and Helen Armstrong Brown and one brother Floyd Brown, Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife Heidi Brown of Prichard, W.Va.; one son Joe Williams also of Prichard; and one sister Elizabeth Waters of Mooresville, NC.
The family would like to extend a very special "Thank You" to Hospice of Huntington, for all of their loving care.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the Ramey Cemetery with Pastor George Thornhill officiating. Friends may call after 6 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va.

POLLY WALLACE BERRY, 78, of Rochester Hills, Mich., formerly of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 12, 2010. She was born February 21, 1932 in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Bessie Watts Wallace and Maryland Wallace. Her husband, Robert Lee Berry also preceded her in death.
Survivors include three sons, Maryland Berry and wife Betty of New Baltimore, Mich., Dale Berry of Snover, Mich., and Robert Doyle Berry of Dunlow, W.Va.; one daughter, Lynn Kay Clark of Rochester Hills, Mich.; 20 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and a host of friends and family.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Lycans Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

BRAXTON JAMES STEPHENS, entered into this world and departed it too soon on August 10, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Braxton was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Tomblinson.
Survivors include his loving parents, Jennifer Williamson and John Stephens of Kenova, W.Va.; Maternal Grandmother, Pam Williamson of Columbus, OH; Paternal Grandparents, Gary and Brenda Stephens of Kenova; Maternal Great-grandparents, Merle and Jessie Williamson of Gallipolis, OH; Paternal Great Grandfather, Noah Stephens of Dickson, W.Va.; one uncle, Gary Stephens, II of Kenova; Great Grandmother, Marcella Stevenson of Logan, W.Va.
Private funeral Services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 16, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, with Pastor Otis Bowen officiating. Burial followed at the Stephens Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va.

MICHAEL RANDOLPH JONES, 46, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, August 9, 2010. He was born January 16, 1964 in Coshocton, Ohio, a son of Elizabeth Juanita Vaughan Jones of Genoa, and the late Charles Chester Jones. One brother, Charles Eugene Jones also preceded him in death.
In addition to his mother, survivors include four brothers, Jimmy Verhovic, Todd and Eugene Colentine of Coshocton, Ohio, and Walter V. Aldridge of Olmstead Township, Ohio; and a host of loving friends and neighbors.
Mike worked in the construction industry and loved riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. A special thanks is extended to his aunt Norma Burgess and family.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Emual Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Vaughan Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

GARY LEE DAVIS, SR., 55, of East Lynn , W.Va. , went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 6, 2010. He was born May 27, 1955 a son of the late Mary Etta Davis, and was a retired timber man.

Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Linda Mills Davis; one beloved son, Gary Lee (Ce Ce) Davis, Jr.; and two beautiful grandchildren, Shelly Evon Davis and Gary Lee Davis III all of Huntington, whom Gary loved very much.

Also surviving are two brothers, William Larry (Ruthie) Davis of Barboursville, W.Va. , and Norwood Clay of East Lynn; one very special sister, Joyce Brunty of Branchland , W.Va. ; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of the Emogene Dolin Hospice House of Huntington, and Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center for their wonderful care and support.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 P.M. Monday, August 9, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Ministers Eddie McComas and Jason McComas officiating. Burial will follow in the Davis Cemetery , East Lynn with Paul McComas, Harold McComas, David Bragg, Jason Clay, Robbie Watts, and Brian McComas serving as pall bearers. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

PATSY LEE ROSS CAMPBELL, 57, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born February 17, 1953 in Wayne County, and was a member of the Church of Christ in Springfield, Ill. Her mother Pauline Pierce Ross preceded her in death.
Survivors include her father, Chester Ross of Huntington, her husband, Michael Campbell of East Lynn; one daughter Michelle Eskew also of East Lynn; two sisters, Norma Spence and husband James of Kenova, W.Va., and Dottie Ferguson and husband Raymond of Huntington; three nieces; one nephew, and a host of friends, family and neighbors too numerous to mention. The family is extending a special thanks to the 5th floor nursing staff at St. Mary's Medical Center for their loving care and support. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home. Friends may call two hours prior to service.

REVEREND JAMES HERBERT LAZA, JR., 49, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born on May 15, 1961 in Victoria, Texas, and was the Pastor of New Hope Community Church of God in Genoa. His father James Herbert Laza, Sr. and his wife Cheryl Laza preceded him in death.
Survivors include his mother, Shirley Ann Laza of Bloomington, TX; one son, Jonathan Laza of Bloomington, TX; and one daughter, Elizabeth Laza of Goliad, TX; one sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Alvin Baker of Dayton, TX; two grandchildren, Trace Laza and Hannah Laza of Bloomington, TX; also surviving are his Church Family at New Hope Community Church of God and a special friend, Pete Conway of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and a host of family, friends and neighbors too numerous to mention.
A memorial service honoring Reverend Laza will be conducted on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 6 p.m. at New Hope Community Church of God in Genoa, W.Va. with Reverend Otis Bowen officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to New Hope Community Church of God.
Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Laza Family.

JESSEY LEE HUGHES, 19, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 9, 2010. Born January 18, 1991 in Huntington, W.Va., he was a 2009 graduate of Wayne High School, where he was a member of the ROTC, and he was employed at Wal-Mart. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edward Cumm, one brother, Emmitt Brooks, and one niece, Aarionna Hughes.
Survivors include his father Robert Orme of Huntington; his mother Tina Cumm Swimm and her husband Bobby of Wayne; his step-parents, Jerry and Diana Hughes of East Lynn, W.Va.; eight sisters, Lisa Marcum and husband Jeff of Easy Lynn, Chrissy Bowen and husband Carl of Barboursville, W.Va., Carla Swimm of Wayne, Krystal Hutchinson, Katie Nida, Alissa Kessell, Tiara Kessell, and Hannah Lee Allen; five brothers, Jerry Hughes, Jr., of East Lynn, Jamie Swimm and Isaac Swimm, both of Wayne, Dakota Orme and Dylan Slone; and his girlfriend Ashley Milton of Wayne.
Also surviving are five nieces, LaTanya Marcum, Madison Marcum, both of East Lynn, Britney Bowen of Barboursville, Loraine Brooks of Kiahsville, W.Va., and Brooklynn Hughes of East Lynn; two nephews, Cory Bowen of Barboursville, and Trevor Hughes of East Lynn; grandmothers, Patricia Cumm of Kenova, W.Va., Esta Swimm of East Lynn, and Edna Maddox of Huntington; and a host of friends, family, and neighbors too numerous to mention.
Jessey was always happy, and loved four-wheeling, video games, music and life. He will be sadly missed.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Eddie Davidson officiating. Burial will follow in the Hughes and Carter Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

ANNA LEE VANCE DAVIS, 67, of Wayne, W.Va. went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born on April 18, 1943 in Lincoln County, W.Va.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Norma Alice Riffit Vance; former husband Stuart C. Kruk.; one grandson, Vincent S. Kruk Jr.; former husband, James A. Spence.
Survivors include her husband, Randall Lee Davis of Wayne, W.Va., two sons Vincent S. Kruk of Clarksville, TN. and Kenneth C. Kruk of West Hamlin, W.Va.; one daughter Dawn L. Burke of Louisville, KY; two sisters Deloris Moore and Janet Jackson and four brothers George Vance, Darrell Vance, Dale Vance and Jimmy Vance; six grandchildren Joe Kruk, Kyle Kruk, Cheyenne Kruk, Ryan Kruk, Miranda Kruk and Sean Matheis and two great grandchildren Apollo Kruk and Riley Kruk.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Morrison Cemetery. The family will receive guests beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the Funeral Home.

The Lord s My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want (Psalms 23)
MYRTLE G. PACK, 96, resident of Colonial Manor, Loudonville, Ohio, formerly of Wayne, W.Va., died Friday, July 2, 2010, after an extended illness.
Mrs. Pack was born June 13, 1914 in Wayne, W.Va., the daughter of the late William and Liz Trogden. Her husband, Drewie Pack, also preceded her in death, along with two daughters, Lois Russell and Phyllis Pack. She was a resident of Wayne all her life and had many friends. She will be so sadly missed by her family, including her five sons, Virgil (Sue) Pack of Wayne, William (Jennings) Pack of Wayne, Drewie (Karen) Pack of Wooster, Oh., Roger (Jolene) Pack of Branchland, W.Va., and Hubert (Jean Ann) Pack of Beechfork, W.Va.; four daughters, Wanda (Ernie) Kuhel of Howard, Oh., Iris (Harold) Bivens of Moulthrie, Ga., Barbara (Sue) Immel of Wooster, Oh., and Jeffrey Bailey of Wayne; 33 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; and 21 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m., Monday, July 5 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 2 hours prior to services.

ROBERT W. MERCHANT, of Prichard, W.Va. passed away on June 27, 2010. He was preceded in death by one nephew, Darryl Maynard II and two brothers-in-law, Bobby Glenn Watts and Robert Lee Watts, both of East Lynn, W.Va.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Diania Lynn Watts Merchant. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Mary Jane Watts of Genoa, W.Va; and six sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Carolyn (Dean) Smith of Maryland, Cathy (Greg) Perise of Maryland, Lois (Till) Aliff of Genoa, Roberta (Bobby) Wallace of Wayne, W.Va., Betty Adkins of Prichard, and Wanda (Darryl) Maynard of Wayne. He had several nieces and nephews and leaves behind a special niece and nephew, Jenny and Everette Bowen of Genoa and Beety of Atlanta, Ga., whom he loved very much.
He will be sadly missed by family, a host of friends, and all who knew him. There will be no services.
Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Merchant family.

IVAN WANDLE LEAP, 77 of Huntington, W.Va. went to be with the Lord, on Friday, June 25, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home. Friends may call starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at the Funeral Home.

FRANK JAMES BRADSHAW, JR. also known as "SANKIE" or "Frank out Wayne" 34 of Wayne, W.Va. went home to be with the lord on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born on December 10, 1975 in Huntington, W.Va.
Survivors include his parents, Frank Bradshaw, Sr. of Wayne, W.Va. and Nancy and Roger Bryan of Wayne. One son, Jesse James Bradshaw; three aunts, Bonnie Sue (Glenn) Leap, Mary Frances Egas and Gussie Davis, all of Wayne and one uncle Darrell (D.J.) Adkins of Huntington and a host of beloved cousins, friends and neighbors too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Darrell Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Bowen Cemetery, Beech Fork. Friends may call at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the funeral home.

FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT CLINE, JR. "PUCKETT", 51, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away at home on June 9, 2010. He was born on October 30, 1958, in Pineville, W.Va., the son of the late Franklin Delano Roosevelt Cline, Sr. and Sylvia Jane Toler Cline.
Survivors include seven sisters, Mary Belle (Randall) Kenneda of East Lynn, W.Va.; Deedra McMillion and husband Barry who was also a special friend that helped to take care of him; Frances (James) Burns of East Lynn; Selina Baker of East Lynn; Darlena (Vincent) Bishop of Simon, W.Va.; Delores (Robert) Kennedy of East Lynn; and Heather Moore of Richmond, V.A.; one brother, Samuel (Phyllis) Cline of Branchland, W.Va.; sixteen nieces and nephews and thirteen great nieces and nephews; and a host of friends, family and neighbors too numerous to mention. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Karen Mays with the WCCSO for her loving care.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Vaughn Mills Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. Friends may call after 6p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2010 at the funeral home.

CAROL JOANN FRY, 65, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 3, 2010. Born April 15, 1945 in Wayne County, she was a member of the Baptist Church, and owner and operator of the Mane Event Beauty Salon in Lavalette, W.Va. where she touched many lives.
Her father, Chester Maynard, Sr. preceded her in death, along with one brother, Chester Maynard, Jr.
She leaves behind her mother, Frankie Kirk Maynard of Lavalette; one sister, Sharon Gentry and husband Howard of Huntington; one son, Lucian Fry of Chesapeake, Oh.; one granddaughter, Meghann Fry of Charlotte, N.C.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Johnson Queen and Brother Tony Clay officiating. Burial will follow in the Jerry Williamson Cemetery, Wilsondale. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

BOBBY WEBB, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2010. Born on February 20, 1934, to the late Johnny and Nellie Watts Webb, he was a retired coal miner and an avid farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Webb and two infant sons.
He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Ethel Canaday Webb; a son, Randall Mac Webb and wife Teresa; a daughter Debra Cade and husband Jeff; all of Wayne. Six sisters, Mary (Carl) Ratcliff and Opal (Franklin) Edwards from Garland, Texas; Judy Willis and Ernestine Tabor of Big Clifty, KY; Cora Lee (Edward) Gaither of Harmony, NC and Erma (Charlie Jr.) Mathis, of Wayne, WV, and one twin brother, Billy Webb (Betty) of Genoa, WV; three granddaughters, Kala (Greg) Michels and Traci (Josh) Phillips of Wayne, WV and Amy (Brent) Roberts of Milton, WV and three great granddaughters, Anna Reece and Halle Mac Phillips and Riley Jane Michels. "Papaw's Babies" brought him laughter and great joy. He also leaves behind a host of family and friends. Special thanks to St. Mary's Medical Center CVICU nurses: Julie, Chad, and Jennifer. Neighbors and nephews will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearer will be nephew, Roger Webb.
Funeral services will be conducted at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 3p.m. Burial will follow at the Webb Family Cemetery, Genoa, WV. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 after 6 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Webb family.

ROBERT ALLEN Ducky BOWEN, 42, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Wilsondale, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his father, Sebert Bowen.
Survivors include his mother, Lena Bowen of East Lynn, W. Va.; his wife Amanda Dingess Bowen of Huntington; six daughters, Isabella Hope Bowen, Kelly Dingess, Kristin Dingess, Linda Bowen, Carley Bowen, and Stephanie Bowen, all of Huntington; one son, Wesley Bowen, also of Huntington; five sisters, Rebecca Napier, Rachel Napier, both of Wayne, .Va., Garnet Fortner and husband Keith of East Lynn, W.Va., Patty Adams of Wayne, and Patricia Watts of Mansville, Oh.; three brothers, Donald Bowen of East Lynn, Everett Bowen and wife Jenny of Genoa, W.Va., and Pat Bowen and wife Kelly of East Lynn; one sister-in-law, Ranae Mullett; one brother-in-law, Clifford Waller, both of Huntington; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
Funeral services will be conducted at the New Hope Community Church of God in Genoa, W.Va. on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at1 p.m. with Reverend Ken Allen and Brother Sammy Patrick officiating. Burial will follow at the Berry Cemetery, Genoa, W.Va. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 9p.m. at the church. Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bowen Family.

DIANA MARIE "MISSY" HARMON PERRY, 37, of East Lynn, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 24, 2010, following a long illness. She was born December 28, 1972 in Huntington, W.Va. Diana was a faithful and dedicated member of the Nestlow United Baptist Church where she loved to sing and teach Sunday School.
Preceding her in death was on sister, Donna Sue Harmon; paternal grandfather, Carl Harmon; maternal grandparents, Mary Brooks Workman and Willard Workman; aunt Violet Midkiff; and grandfather-in-law, Sampson Blankenship.
She leaves behind her loving husband John Andrew Perry; her parents, Betty and Carl Harmon of Huntington; one sister, Theresa Jeffries and husband Bobby of Ceredo, W.Va.; one brother, Timothy Harmon and wife Amy of Huntington; and grandmother, Gypsie Harmon of Wayne.
Also surviving are her parents-in-law, Andrew and Beverly Perry of East Lynn; one brother-in-law, Matthew Perry of Cattletsburg, Ky.; two sisters-in-law, Monica Perry of East Lynn, and Clara Carter and husband Keith of Huntington; uncle Oscar Harmon and wife Crickett of Wayne; special uncle Tex Workman of Ohio; special aunt Ruby Carter of Genoa, and aunts Linda Oldenburg and husband Dale of Calif., and Faye Staley of Prichard, W.Va.; and grandmother-in-law, Ella Blankenship of Wayne.
She also leaves behind very special nieces and nephews, some of who called her "the Diva of East Lynn": Betty Jo Higgins and husband Nick, Sarah "Beth" Hay and husband Anthony, Crystal Hall and fianc Shawn Carter, Jessica Harmon, Aaaron Jeffries and wife Kristen, Travis Kitts, Timmy "Little Brother" Harmon, Hayleigh LeAnn Higgins, Bryson Carter, Brian, Kayle, David, and J.T., special "nephew" Little Bobby; a host of friends and neighbors, and her beloved pets.
The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses at Cabell Huntington Hospital cancer unit and special nurse Becky Salyers with Cabell's Home Health for their care and support.
Diana was a loving and kind person who considered everyone she met a friend. Through her hardest battle, she never failed to praise God for the many blessings in her life, never losing faith.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Nestlow United Baptist Church with Elder Jamie Clay, Elder Jody Thompson, and Brother Jerry Casteel officiating. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery, Branchland. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

BERNARD RAY ROSS, 62, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, May 7, 2010. He was born July 16, 1947 in Wayne County, a son of the late Ellis Ross and Ella Mullins.
Survivors include his brother, Michael Mullins and his wife Brenda of East Lynn, with whom he made his home; one nephew, Brian Mullins, also of East Lynn; one aunt, Jean Lambert of Logan, W.Va.; special friends Violet and Robbie Pyle and their children; and friends and neighbors too numerous to mention.
Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Dillon officiating. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

RONALD M. "Coach" COX, 70, of Columbus, Oh., died Friday, April 30, 2010 at his home. Born October 5, 1939 in Genoa, W.Va., he retired from Western Electric-Lucent after 36 years of service. Additionally, he was a member of Jewell Lodge No. 140 AF&AM.
Preceding him in death was wife Roxie Cox; father Allie Cox, and great-grandson Chase Jayden Mustain-Cox.
Survivors include one son Ronnie Cox and wife Quinn of Columbus; one daughter Kym Yeager and husband Doug of Stoutsville, Oh.; grandchildren Tabitha Takala and husband JJ, Elizabeth Yeager, Christopher Cox, and Doug Yeager, Jr.
Also surviving is his mother Mary Elizabeth Cox of Genoa, W.Va.; brothers Kenny Cox and wife Linda, also of Genoa, and Colen Cox and wife Belinda of Wayne, W.Va.; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6 p.m. with service to follow at 7:30 p.m. at Graumlich Funeral Home, Columbus, with Rev. Brian Humphrey officiating. Additional calling hours in Wayne W.Va., on Wednesday beginning at 6 p.m. at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Thursday 10 a.m., with Pastor Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Beckett Family Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. where Masonic graveside rites will be performed.

BERTHA McCLELLAN, 83, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, April 30, 2010. She was born August 21, 1926 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Tom and Frances Kirk Watts. Her husband Larkins "Doc" McClellan also preceded her in death along with one daughter, Frances Fitzsimmons; one brother, Tom Watts, Jr.; and one granddaughter, Frances Fitzsimmons.
Survivors include three daughters, Audrey May of Grove City, Oh., Eva Craft of Florence, S.C., and Blanche Sanders and her husband Tom of Lavalette, W.Va.; two sons, Truman McClellan of Genoa, and Larry McClellan and his wife Darlene of Wayne, W.Va.; one stepson Larkin Joe McClellan of Lockborne, Oh.; 12 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Edith Hesson of Huntington, W.Va., and Delphia Sammons of Grundy, Va.; and a host of friends and family.
Graveside services were conducted 11 a.m. Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the McClellan Family Cemetery, Big Lynn. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the McClellan family.

WILKIE D. PACK, 69, of Wayne, W.Va., died Wednesday, April 29, 2010 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tracy and Anna Belle Adkins Pack; one brother, Larry Pack, and three sisters, Wanda Jean, Nancy, and Elizabeth Pack.
Wilkie was a member of Wayne Lodge #18 A. F. & A. M.
Survivors include two sons, Vince Pack of Grayson, Ky., and Arnold Pack of Logan, Oh.; two daughters, Nikki Pack Rice of Lavalette, W.Va., and Paulette Pack of Apex, N.C.; two grandsons, Shawn and Zack Pack; one granddaughter, Aleigha Marie Pack; and one great-granddaughter, Sophia Pack. Also surviving are two brothers, Lewis Pack and Delbert Pack of Wayne; three sisters, Myrtle Flint, Dorkis Marshall, and Maltie Javins, all of Wayne; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Greasy Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral on Monday at the funeral home.

JAMES NOLEN "Chief", 74, of Genoa , W.Va. , went to rest with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at his residence. He was born on May 31, 1935 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee . James was retired from the Wayne County Board of Education, and also served in the United States Air Force and was a member of Lick Creek Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Kate Moore Nolen and J.D. Nolen and one sister, Linda Nolen.
Survivors include his wife Zea Nolen, of Genoa, W.Va.; one son, Jimmy Nolen and his wife Linda of Belpre, OH; and two daughters, Connie Talbert and husband Bill of Wayne, W.Va., and Mary Ann Ray and husband Ron of Chattaroy, W.Va.; five grandchildren: James Perry and wife Susan of Genoa, Tammy Chaffin and husband Jimmy Chafin of Genoa, Jessica Leep and husband Sam also from Genoa, Jason Pridemore of Wayne, W.Va., and Ryan Nolen of Marietta, OH.; step grandchildren: Michelle Perry and husband Tom, of Wayne, W.Va., Brian Talbert and wife Jennifer of Mason, W.Va., Nicole Ray and Amy Curry of Chatteroy, W.Va.; five great grand children Peyton, Taylor, and Keleigh, Hayden, and Gavin all of Genoa, W.Va.; four sisters, Dorothy Burdick, Norma Short, Joyce Perez, and Amelia Hastings all of Ohio; and three brothers, his twin brother Bill Nolen and brothers Freddie Nolen and Eddie Nolen all of Ohio.
He also had two special caretakers, Nicole Thompson and Sharon Wilson. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Hospice of Wayne and the staff of VAMC.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on April 29, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Dillon and Pastor Berman Willis, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Parsons Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home.

GRANT MAYNARD, 67, of Cleveland, Oh., passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010. He was born on November 25, 1942 in Kiahsville, W.Va., a son of the late Ruben and Victoria Spence Maynard. His sister Virginia also preceded him in death along with four brothers, Otis, Paul, Doyle, and Armo. Grant worked as a machinist at MTD in Cleveland, retiring after 30 years. He enjoyed collecting classic cars as well as listening to and collecting country and blue grass music.
Survivors include his wife Wynemia; four brothers Andy, Bud, Heck, and Jim; four sisters Edna Hillyer, Hazel Niece, Dottie Maynard, and Glenna Akers and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin at noon Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, and proceed to Community Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. for graveside services.

CHARITY B. STAFFORD, 73 of Genoa, W.Va. passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. She was born in Wayne County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Millard Spencer and Alma "Granny" Wallace. Also preceding her in death was one sister, Goldie Rice, two brothers, B.H. Spencer and Charles Spencer.
Surviving are one daughter, Catherine of Genoa, W.Va.; two sons, Stan and his wife Theresa of Menomonee Falls, WI and Mike of Dunlow, W.Va.; one sister, Barbara Poindexter of Huntington, W.Va. and one brother, Ray Spencer of Columbus, OH.
She has six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and special friends Inez and Dee Thompson, along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jerry Watts and Brother Charles Lucas, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at the Stroud Family Cemetery, Wilsondale, W.Va. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, from 6 p.m. 9 p.m. at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home.

HAROLD LEE PELFREY, JR., 58, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 18, 2010. Born February 28, 1952 in Huntington, W.Va., He graduated Wayne High School in 1971 and was a member of Laurel Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Mayme and Herbert Pelfrey; step-grandfather, Alpha Kimbler; maternal grandparents, Homer & Laura Gibson Pierce; brother-in-law, Mickey James; Alberta Stiltner who was considered a sister; three aunts, Hazel Pierce, Louise Barker, and Pauline Ross; and cousins Anthony Steele, Herbert Steele, Theresa Wiley, Donetta Watts Mayo, Donald Pierce, Jr., Samantha Fields, Cleo Barker, Jr.
Survivors include his parents Harold Lee and Betty Jane Pelfrey of East Lynn, W.Va., one brother, Bill Pelfrey and his wife Dianna of Wayne; one sister, Barbara James of Huntington; nine nieces, Candy Pelfrey of Wayne, Billy Jo Castle and husband Rusty of Prichard, W.Va., Laura Aliff and husband Tommy of East Lynn, Morgan Smith and husband Jesse, Rhonda Hicks, all of Huntington, Michelle James of St. Petersburg, Fla., Jesse Epling and husband Tim of Salt Rock, W.Va., Shelly Braley and husband Donnie of Milton, W.Va., and Becky McComas and husband Jim of Chesapeake, Oh.; eight great-nieces; eight great-nephews; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention. The family would like to extend great appreciation to Dr. Dwayne Tackett and the staff of Hospice of Huntington for their care and love.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Casteel and Rev. Sam Adkins officiating and special song by James Larry Adkins, who was considered a dear friend. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

EARL NAPIER, 64, of Dunlow, W. Va., passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 at River's Bend Health Care following a long battle with cancer. He was born September 14, 1945 at Dunlow, a son of the late Earl Wallace and Della Napier. Earl served in the United State Air Force in the Vietnam era and was a retired truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Billie Jean Napier, of Dunlow; and cousins Roger Fry, Karen Fry, Gayle Harris, and Jim Napier.
A private memorial service will be conducted to celebrate his life. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DRENNA MICHELLE TURLEY-GONZALEZ, 40, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Branchland, W.Va., died Friday, April 9, 2010. She was born July 22, 1969 in Florida, and graduated from Guyan Valley High School before moving to Las Vegas.
She was the daughter of Douglas M. Turley and Wanda K. Turley of Branchland, W.Va.; the granddaughter of the late Arley Lee and Mary Virginia Bonar and Redith Mary Turley of Branchland and the late Kennel Turley.
Additional survivors include four children, Michael Ray Douglas Montero, Bethany Kylan Montero, Cheyenne Skye Martinez, and Savannah Star Martinez; two brothers, Douglas M. Turley, Jr., and Michael S. Turley; and one sister, Arla LeeAnn Vance.
A celebration of her life will be conducted 7 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010 at the United Baptist Log Church at Four Mile with Brother Ray Adkins officiating. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to assist the Gonzalez family.

TSUNEKO SONOMI PARSLEY, 64, of Wayne , W.Va. , went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 8, 2010. She was born November 12, 1945 in Okinawa , Japan , a daughter of the late Koyu and Mieko Maehara. One daughter, Kim Maria Parsley also preceded her in death along with one sister, Noriko Cleveland. Sonomi was a homemaker and loved studying the Bible. She is survived by one daughter, Susan Michelle Parsley; three grandchildren, Heather Nicole Rozelle, Eric Michael Rozelle, and Austin Franklin Tucker; former husband, Bill Parsley, all of Huntington, W.Va.; and special friend Junko Dyer of Wayne. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 11, 2010 at the Vance Cemetery , Dunlow. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Parsley family

JOSHUA CALEB TONEY, 9weeks old, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2010, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, KY. He was born on January 29, 2010 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Vanessa and Joshua Toney of Dunlow.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Lovetta Browning.
Survivors include his maternal grandparents Ireda Williams and Jesse Muncy of Crum, W.Va.; paternal grandmother Sylbia Starbird and husband Paul of Dunlow; three aunts, Elizabeth Toney of Beckley, W.Va.; and Kathleen Muncy and of Crum, W.Va.; Whitney Copley and husband Jamie of Stepptown, W.Va.; Ashley Holyfield and husband Jason of Stepptown; five uncles Joseph Toney and wife Keira of Channelview, Tex., Lawrence Toney and wife Karen of Wilsondale, W.Va., Jesse Muncy, Jr. and wife Vada of Crum, James Muncy of Crum, and Alan Jackson of Huntington, W.Va.; two very special cousins Dallas and Megan Toney of Dunlow; loving Godparents Jackie and Roscoe Spaulding of Stepptown; and a host of friends, family, and neighbors too numerous to mention.
Services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Crum Church of Christ. Burial will follow at the Williams Family Cemetery in Marrowbone, W.Va. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010 at the Church. Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Toney Family.

BARBARA "DANIELLE" DAVIS, 21, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, April 2, 2010. Born June 16, 1988 in Huntington, she was preceded in death by her father James Davis, along with maternal grandparents, Barbara and Alford Adkins and paternal grandparents, Lula and Argy Davis.
Danielle graduated from Wayne High School in 2006 and was a senior psychology major at Marshall University, where she also played trumpet in Marshall's Marching Thunder. She was a student dormitory security supervisor, and also attended Huntington Gospel Chapel.
She leaves behind her mother Augusta Davis of Wayne; one sister, Krystal Mounts and husband Justin of Wayne; her beloved boyfriend of three years, Christopher Dixon of Huntington; aunt and uncles Nancy Bryan and husband Roger, Carol Davis, Raymond Davis all of Wayne, Dee Davis of Huntington, Essie Vaughan of Lavalette, and Charlie Davis of Wayne; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Darrell Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

RHONDA LYNN STEELE NAPIER, 54, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away on Monday March 22, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born on April 17, 1955 in Wayne County, W.Va.

She was preceded in death by her father, Claudie Steele and one niece Keisha Paulson.

Survivors include her husband Johnny Napier of Lavalette, W.Va.; her mother, Doris Steele of East Lynn, W.Va.; two sons, Christopher Scott Napier and wife Rhonda of Cary, NC and Daniel Shea Napier and fiance Jonda Sipple of Huntington, W.Va.; four sisters, Rosie Porter and husband Gary of East Lynn, W.Va., Carolyn Sue Moore of Huntington, W.Va., Kay Alexander and husband Paul of Lavalette, and Jill Steele of Wayne, W.Va.; eleven very special grandchildren: Jaylyn, Brody, Ryan, Tyler, Jack, Ella, Jarrett, Kaylee, Sydney, Lakyn, and Cole as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family too numerous to mention.

A procession will leave at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home to gather at Sellards Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. for a Graveside Service.

JOHNNIE FRANKLIN EDWARDS, 94, of Wayne, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 12, 2010. He was born June 15, 1015 in Lawrence County, Ohio, a son of the late Bertrum and Emma Gumm Edwards. His wife, Margaret L. Smith Edwards also preceded him in death, along with one daughter, Katy Crowder. He was a retired machinist from INCO, a member of INCO Retirees, S.O.R.E. Chapter, and the CCCs as well as a member of Big Creek Baptist Church. Johnnie stayed active through his retirement, gardening till age 89, working crossword puzzles till age 90 and walking until his final year. He was also an avid Cincinnati Reds fan.
Survivors include two daughters, Roberta Adkins and husband Marvin, Carol Fry and husband Pete, all of Wayne; one son-in-law, Jim Crowder of Winterhaven, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Elaine Martino and husband Ron of Proctorville, Oh., Kent Adkins and wife Pam of Columbus, Oh., Beth Cade and husband Shawn, Virginia Adkins, Steven Fry, Randy Pete Fry and wife Nancy, all of Wayne, Dr. John Fry and wife Heather of Kenova, W.Va., Andy Crowder, Robin Burry and husband Richard, Eva Crowder, and Leah Britt and husband Kevin, all of Winterhaven, Fla.; 10 great grandchildren, Ethan and Cameron Cade, Austin Fry, Sara Fry, Kristin and Derek Crowder, Brady and Bailey Burry, and Madison and Ali Britt; and one great-great grandchild, Katlyn Crowder.
Also surviving is one sister, Judy Warren and husband Paul of Huntington; several loving nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and neighbors.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Matthew Stepp officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne with grandsons serving as pall bearers. Austin Fry, Ethan and Cameron Cade will serve as honorary pall bearers. Friends may call from noon until time of service on Monday at the funeral home.

LARRY DALE ROZELLE, 39, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at home. He was born October 13, 1970 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Betty Epling Rozelle of Huntington and the late Richard Rozelle.
In addition to his mother, Larry is survived by one daughter, Heather Rozelle; and one son Eric Rozelle, both of Huntington; two sisters, Leatha Hundley and husband Gary of Lavalette, W.Va., and Beverly Estep of Huntington; two brothers, Frankie Rozelle of Huntington and Arden McComas and wife Tina of Centerville, Md; and a host of friends and family.
Funeral service will be conducted 12 noon Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Epling Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

GRACE WILSON, 77, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 23, 2010. She was born August 4, 1932 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Albert and Sadie Artrip Webb. Four brothers, Warnie Webb, Glenn Webb, Vernie Webb, and Luther Webb also preceded her in death, along with five sisters, Lizzie Clark, Rachel Whitten, Rhoda Clark, Marie Wooten, and Ethel Watts. Grace was a homemaker and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Ross Wilson; three sons, Robert Wilson and wife Melba, Don Wilson and wife Edna, and Billy Wilson and wife Darlene, all of Genoa; four grandchildren, Sherry Eaves and husband Jeff of Genoa, Kelly Wilson of Genoa, Brian Wilson and wife Erin of Ft. Gay, W.Va., and Billy Wilson II and wife Elisha of Genoa; five great grandchildren, Bret Eaves and Ciana Eaves, both of Genoa, Melany Wilson and Gabriel Wilson, both of Ft. Gay, and Billy Wilson III of Genoa, and one additional great grandchild on the way.
Also surviving is one brother, Lindsey Webb of Oak Hill, Ohio; one sister, Frances Tabor of Wayne, W.Va.; and a host of additional family, friends, and neighbors, too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery, Mill Creek Road. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In loving memory of our beloved mother, ILLA FERDINA PIERCE, of Wayne, W.Va., who went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 27, 2010. She was born March 22, 1933 in Summers County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harry and Ida Foxx. Her husband, Clarence Pierce also preceded her in death, along with six brothers and four sisters. Illa was a good Christian and loved the Lord.
Survivors include her children, Brenda Jordan, Cindy Pierce and her fianc Phillip Adkins who is also a special friend of the family, Bill Pierce and his wife Teresa, and Willard Pierce and his wife Laura; 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two brothers; and two sisters.
The family would like to thank home health tech, Cleo Osbourn for all the care and love she gave Illa, and also Hospice of Wayne, Hospice House of Huntington, and all the staff members for the care and support they gave.
Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Otis Bowen officiating. Burial will follow in the Vaughan Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

MS. MINNIE "Tiny" PERRY, 75, of Dunlow, W.Va., died Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, KY. She was born October 27, 1934 in Kelly Knob-Wilsondale, W.Va. the daughter of the late Roscoe and Hattie Adkins. There was never a mother who was so giving of herself and sacrificed so much for her children.
Tiny was preceded in death by her husband Allen Perry; one daughter Virginia Hazel Williamson; and one son Roscoe Larry Williamson; two step-sons Ira "Buck" Williamson and Steve Williamson and three sisters Winona Bradley, Eva Ferguson, Anna Faye Maynard, Ivory Lee Jervis, and one brother Arthur Adkins.
Survivors include two sons Bill Mickle Williamson of Elon, NC and Rick Williamson of Chattanooga, TN.; and six daughters Kathie Kay Smith of KellyKnob-Wilsondale,W.Va., Mary Jean Chapman of Senoia, GA.; Victory Lee Ramey of Crum, W.Va.; Tammy Faye
Gillman of Fort Gay, W.Va.; Dorothy Ann LeRoy of Harker Heights, TX; and Glenda "Dianna" Williamson of Huntington, W.Va.; Three step-sons David Lark Williamson, Frank Ed Williamson, Arthur Lee Williamson and one step-daughter Brookie Brewer all of Kelly Knob- Wilsondale, W.Va.; three sisters, Francis Gilbert of Lake City, FL; Edith Adkins Hale of Clearfield, KY; and Della Mae Moran of Ocala, FL; 18 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 15 step-grandchildren, 30 step great grandchildren and 6 step great great grand children.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Donald Matney Officiating. Burial will follow at the William Perry Cemetery in Dunlow, W.Va. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Funeral Home.

At peace now, SHARON KAY ROSS WILLIAMSON, was welcomed home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her parents, Edward & Doyle Maynard Ross, and her baby boy on February 11, 2010. She fought a hard battle with Pick's disease but God in his mercy did not allow her to suffer.
Sharon was born September 20, 1949 in Wayne, W.Va., lived in Chicago for a while and then resided in W.Va. before calling Jacksonville, Fla. her home for many years.
Sharon leaves behind her two children: Denise Sahni and husband Adesh, and their two children, Zachary and Sarah; and Tommy Williamson and his three children, Steven, Logan, and Layton, all of Jacksonville. She also had 5 "bonus" grandbabies from Jenny Vasko of Oregon and a brand new great-granddaughter Zoe Vasko of Ill.
Also, she leaves her brothers Gil Ross and his wife Darlene and William Spence, all of Wayne; her two sisters, Linda Smith and husband Curtis of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., and Nola Adkins and husband Larry of Lesage, W.Va.; a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews, whom she called her babies and was always there for from the time they were born. Also surviving are several uncles, aunts, cousins, and special friends, including Creed Adams who, before this horrible disease, was indeed a true friend and companion. She also leaves behind many friends at Jacksonville Rehabilitation, who made her final year full and happy.
Sharon was a giver and a helper. She would do whatever she could for anyone. Her heart was the biggest part of her. Rest in peace our mother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. You will always be with us and someday we will see you again.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Osburn Family Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va.

ELVA SUE LEVERING, 44, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 30, 2010. She was born May 19, 1965 in Huntington, W.Va. Her mother, Shirley Adkins preceded her in death along with her father, Ollie Mills, and two brothers, Ollie Mills, Jr., and Rocky Mills.
Survivors include three daughters, Susan Levering and her husband-to-be, Daniel Workman, Josephine Nikki Towler, all of Kenova, and Latasha Mills of Huntington; three brothers, Ronnie Mills of Kenova, Bradley Mills and his wife Crissy of Huntington, and Clyde Mills of Kenova; three grandchildren, Daniel Workman II, Trista Workman, both of Kenova, and Shaylen Cloninger of Huntington; special aunt June McCoy of Huntington; Janice Richards, who was a sister at heart; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Mills Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

SHIRLEY ANN BAILEY NAPIER, 62, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born on March 13, 1947 in Logan County, W. Va., the daughter of Claude Floyd Bailey Jr. of Huntington, W.Va., and the late Naomi Mae Anderson Bailey.
Shirley was a homemaker and a member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Ron Napier of Wayne, W.Va.; two daughters, Katie and Kayla Napier both of Wayne; three sons, Brad Napier of Wayne, W.Va., Brian Napier and wife Jamie of Irvine, KY and Chuck Napier and wife Santana of Wayne; one granddaughter, Kacey Napier of Wayne, W.Va., and one grandson, Gabe Napier of Irvine, KY; two brothers, Clarence Bailey and his wife Marjorie of Huntington, W.Va., and Darryl Bailey of Barboursville, W.Va.; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, with Pastor Roger Perry officiating. Burial will follow at the Napier Cemetery, Wayne WV. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 6 p.m. at the Funeral home.

TERESA LOU WILEY, 45, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 18, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born on April 8, 1964 in Huntington, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her father Curtis Steele and two brothers Herbert Steele and Anthony Steele.
Survivors include her mother Juanita Pelfrey Steele of East Lynn, W.Va.; her loving husband to whom she devoted 29 years, Timothy Wiley of East Lynn; one son, Tanner Wiley of East Lynn, W.Va; and two sisters Tracy Swimm and husband Charles of Lavalette, W.Va., and Benita Bailey and companion Frankie Vance of East Lynn, W.Va.; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. Visitation will start at 11am Thursday at the Funeral Home.

THOMAS JEFFERSON ALIFF, 77, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2010 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation in Huntington, W.Va. He was born on May 19, 1932 a son of the late Milton Robert Aliff and Delphia Adkins Aliff. He was also preceded in death by one son, Lucian Robert Aliff; one brother Sherman Aliff; and one sister, Sadie Stephens
Survivors include four daughters, Vivian Simonic and husband Tom of New Lime, OH; Anita White and husband Steve of Andover, OH; and Lila Aliff of West Lake, OH; Rema Stevens and husband Chuck of Jefferson, OH; two sons Calvin Aliff and wife Barb of Austinburg, OH; Dalles Aliff and wife Pam of Roaming Shores, OH; five sisters, Mary Lou Ferguson, of Lavalette, W.Va.; Josie Adkins of Wayne, W.Va.; Effie Ferguson of Cambridge, OH, Madeline Lester of Lavalette, and Flossie Stephens of Wayne; two brothers Carl Aliff and wife Helen of Twinsburg, OH and Charles Aliff of Wayne, Ohio; thirteen grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; and longtime companion Nellie Lucas and her children Charles Adkins and Tammy Miller and her grandson Dakota Watts, all of Wayne, W.Va.; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 2p.m. at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12p.m. until time of service. Burial will follow at the Stephens Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va.

PATRICIA GAIL QUEEN, 50, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born on January 24, 1960 in Huntington, W. Va., a daughter of the late Walter Roy Queen and Elsie Vance Queen. She attended Beulah Freewill Baptist Church in Huntington.
Survivors include one sister, Betty Finton and husband Bob of Kiahsville, W.Va.; six nieces, Heather Pack and husband Michael of Huntington, W.Va., Renee Adkins and husband Thomas of Kiahsville, Clara McCoy of Milton, W.Va., Hannah Roberston and husband Kevin of Kiahsville, Miriam Finton of Huntington, and Kiah Finton of Kiahsville, two nephews, Nathaniel Finton and Yosef Finton both of Kiahsville, and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Charlotte Queen Cemetery, Wayne, W.Va. Visitation will begin at 11am Thursday at the Funeral Home.

COLLIN CLETIS RIFFE, 10 weeks old, died Monday, January 11, 2010 at his residence. He was born on October 31, 2009 in Huntington, W.Va, the son of Cletis Cleve Riffe and Tesla Elizabeth Marks.
Survivors include two half sisters, Keeley and Kylee Riffe both of Beckley, W.Va; paternal grandparents, Mavis and Cleve Riffe of East Lynn, W.Va; maternal grandparents, Eva Clark McComas of East Lynn and Royal Heath Marks of Asheville, NC; one aunt, Rebecca Riffe of West Hamlin, W.Va; three uncles, Zachary Marks of East Lynn, W.Va., Colton Marks of Holden, W.Va. and Patrick Riffe of East Lynn; one very special friend, William Hughes; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 11 am at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, with Pastor Wilmer Napier and Pastor Robert Wilson Officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. Visitation will begin at 6p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2010 at the Funeral Home.

MARK EUGENE ADKINS, 51, of Wayne, W.Va. and Westerville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 28, 2009. Born March 10, 1958 in Huntington, W.Va., he was a member of the First American Baptist Church of Westerville, and attended Lick Creek Baptist Church of Wayne. Mark served as a weapons maintenance technician in the United States Air Force, and was employed by the Transportation Security Administration of the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, he was a huge Marshall Thundering Herd fan.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Enola Gay Langham Adkins.
Survivors include his parents, Eugene Adkins and Genevieve Marie Stephenson Adkins of Lavalette, W.Va.; his wife Terri Lynn Owens Adkins, of Wayne; three sons, Matthew Adkins and Aaron Adkins of Westerville, and Eric Cyrus of Wayne; one daughter, Erin Maynard and husband Jason of Summerville, S.C.; one grandson, Layne Maynard, of Summerville; and four sisters, Janice Tucker of Anderson, S.C., Deborah Adkins, Ruth Good and husband Tom, and Amanda Smith and husband Jeff, all of Lavalette. Also surviving are the parents of his late wife, Ida and Michael Langham of Huntington, W.Va., and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Dillon and Brother Danny Damron officiating. Burial will follow in the Stephenson Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Mark was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle and will be sadly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lick Creek Baptist Church Building Fund.

PATRICIA LEE CLONCH MANLEY, 70, of Mt. Carbon, W.Va., passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 at Montgomery General Hospital after a long illness. She was a Pharmacy Technician at College Drug Store for many years and later retired from Montgomery General Hospital Pharmacy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold Lee Clonch and Iva Marie Hanshaw Clonch, infant daughter Sarah Elizabeth, two sisters Grace Sawyer and Carol Arbaugh, and brother Jack Sawyer. Pat is survived by her husband Robert L. Manley of Mt. Carbon, W.Va.; her children Pam Garza of Wriston, W.Va., Robert Manley Jr. of Mt. Carbon, W.Va., David and Judy Manley of Smithers, W.Va., Teddy and Madge Manley of Powellton, W.Va., John and Kristie Manley of Ripley, W.Va.; her siblings Lona Dempsey of Shady Springs, W.Va., Judy and Joe Conley of Drennen, W.Va., Irene Husson of Alexandria, Va, David and Debbie Clonch of Dublin, Va, Steve Clonch of Charleston W.Va., and Jimmy Hanshaw of Sutton, W.Va., her grandchildren Robert Garza of Wriston, Robert III, Nathan, and Cody Manley of Windsor, Calif., Nicki and Jimmy Whitlock of Winona, W.Va., David Manley Jr. of Statesville, NC, Lisa and Michael Ramsey of Handley, W.Va., Chris and Kayla Wallace of South Charleston, W.Va., Michael Wallace of Smithers, Heather and Thomas Duncan of Powellton, Teddy II and Chassity Manley of Smithers, Katie Manley of Powellton, Jade, Kalin, and Andrew Manley of Ripley, her great-grandchildren James and Alivia Whitlock of Winona, Elizabeth and Jonathon Manley of Statesville, Brianna, Jacob, Colton, Garret, and Noah Ramsey of Handley, Anthony Manley, Chasity, Joshua, and Kayla Duncan of Powellton, and Sydnei Manley of Smithers. A memorial in celebration of her life will be held at a later date. The family respectfully requests no flowers.

KENNETH LEE LEWIS, 68, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Christmas Day 2009, after a long extended illness. He was born May 27, 1941, a son of the late Oscar M. Lewis and Lucille V. Martin Lewis. His brother, Jimmy Lewis, also preceded him in death, along with an additional infant brother. Kenneth was a member of Steele Memorial Freewill Baptist Church. He leaves behind his loving wife, Neta Perdue Lewis. Additional survivors include one brother, Charles Lewis and wife Diana of Kenova, W.Va.; one sister Doris Davis and husband Michael of Wayne, W.Va.; one nephew, Stephen L. Davis; four nieces, Lisa M. Davis, Rebecca Zuelke, Dawna M. Lewis, and Teresa L. Taylor; one stepson, Lawrence Prater, Jr.; and a host of great nephews and nieces. Kenneth was loved by all and will be sadly missed by many. He was a devout Christian, loving husband, sincere and caring brother, uncle, and friend to all. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Casteel officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Wayne. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

CHARLES JAYDEN JACKSON BOCOOK, infant son of Stephanie Lancaster and Charles Bocook, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 22, 2009. Private services were conducted Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

BRENDA LOU RAHN, 55, of Wayne, W. Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2009 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born on May 17, 1954 in McDowell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Louisa M. Phipps Fuson and Lester Ray Phipps. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather James Fuson, two sisters, Sandy Mann, and Pat Phipps; and two brothers, Jimmy Phipps, and Frank Phipps.
She was formerly employed as supervisor of catering for the John Marshall Dining Room.
Survivors include one daughter, Naomi Hernandez, of Wayne, W.Va., and one son, James Michael Rahn, of McDowell County, W.Va.; two sisters, Nancy Smith of Fort Pierce, FL, and Ella Mann of Tenn.; five brothers, Joe Phipps, of Wayne; Robert Mann of Petoskey, MI, Darrell Mann and James Mann, both of Wayne, and Sam Mann, of Crumpler, NC; four grandchildren, Gary Peters of Naples, FL; KaSandra Peters of Flushing, MI; and BreAnna and Hailey Rahn both of Wayne; and a host of additional nieces, nephews, and family too numerous too mention. Brenda was a wonderful person who was loved by many and she will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be conducted at Bethesda Baptist Church, Wayne, W.Va., on Friday, January 1, 2010, at 4 p.m. with Pastor Roger Perry officiating. Family and friends will gather for visitation one hour prior of service. Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Rahn family during this time.

RUBY BROOKS WORKMAN, 49, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 20, 2009, at home. She was born October 18, 1960 in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ollie Brooks and Ida Cousby Brooks. She was preceded in death by one son Emmitt Brooks, along with one sister Nora Ellen Clark, and two special friends, Sandy Young, and Minuard Watts.
Survivors include two daughters, Harriet Brooks and Racheal Bryant and one son Micheal Workman. Also surviving are three sisters Martha Jane Porter and husband Doug, Phoeba Eloise Brooks, and Maple Wiley and husband Eugene; two half brothers, Ray Brooks and wife Viola Brooks, and Ollie Junior Brooks and wife Ruth, two sisters-in-law, Fay Staley and Linda Oldenburg, eleven grandchildren, Lauran Brooks, Neil Bauman, Kyle Bauman, Bobby Brooks, Mathew Taylor, Tyler Bryant, Hanna Bryant, Nathan Bryant, Josh Workman, Destiny Workman, and Taylor Workman, along with two special grandchildren Roger Brooks and Elizabeth Watts, one very special niece, Dora Thierry and a host of special friends, Brian Taylor, Kayla Mabry, Nancy Smith, Betty Adkins, Wanda Fortner, Billy (Dog) Dillon, Sara Mabry, Andrew Mabry, Sandy Fry and Bobby Mabry.The family would like to extend a special thank you to Vickie and all of the staff at St. Mary's Medical Center.
Services will be conducted Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home. Visitation will begin one our prior to service. Burial will follow at the Wade-Adkins Cemetery.

REV. ARTHUR QUEEN, 89, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to sleep in the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2009 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House of Huntington, W.Va. He was ordained in 1953 and helped many people find their way to the Lord. Mr. Queen was born the son of Noah Queen and Tennessee Queen in Kiahs Creek, W.Va., on October 8, 1920. Following the death of his mother, he, at 12 years of age, helped raise his younger brothers, including the baby. Arthur married Sarah Pack at age 16 and together raised seven children of their own. He was larger than life, and beloved by his family. Arthur will be sorely missed by one and all.
In addition to his mother and father, Mr. Queen was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Sarah Pack Queen; brothers, Howard, Normal, Nelvin, Paul, and Nolan; sisters Ethyl, Nary, and Bertha; and grandson Greg Queen.
He is survived by his wife Frankie Queen; brother Newman Queen, and Johnson Queen, both of Wayne, W.Va., and Noah Queen of Ceredo, W.Va.; sons Dallas Queen and wife Edith of Interlachen, Fla., A. G. Queen, Bob Queen and wife Teresa, and Kenneth Queen and wife Susan, all of Lavalette, and Tim Queen and wife Anne of Gainesville, Fla.; daughters, Tennessee Ramey and husband Golden of Interlachen, and Bonnie Ross and husband Larry of Newberry, Fla.; daughters-in-law, Vickie Queen of Interlachen, and Lynn Queen of Gainesville, Fla.; stepsons, Greg Queen and wife Robin of Huntington, and Josh Queen and wife Tiffany of Lavalette; and stepdaughters Diane Adkins and husband Gary, and Angie Maynard and husband Ricky, all of Lavalette. He also leaves behind 26 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va. where a celebration of his life will begin at 7 p.m. Additional visitation will be held at Masters Funeral Home, Interlachen, Fla. Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entombment will follow at Oak Ridge Chapel Cemetery. The family would especially like to thank caregivers Bob Thatcher and Brenda Conley, and ask that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Hospice of Huntington.

CHARLES CHESTER JONES, 85, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House of Huntington. He was born August 30, 1924 at Mountain (Mole Hill), W.Va., a son of the late Martin Luther and Myrtle Mae Forester Jones. One son, Charles E. Jones, also preceded him in death along with six brothers, John Paul, James, Jess, Clarence, and Wayne, and four sisters, Arrowanna, Bessie, Melissa, and Allean. Charles was a retired truck driver of forty years and a United States Army Veteran.
He leaves behind his loving wife of almost 67 years, Elizabeth J. Vaughan Aldridge Jones. Also surviving are two sons, Michael R. Jones, at home, and Walter V. Aldridge and his wife Marcelene of Olmstead, Ohio; two granddaughters, Sheri D. Miller and her husband Chris of Valley City, Ohio, and Priscilla L. Zietlow and her husband Marty of North Ridgeville, Ohio; three great grandchildren: Michael and Nicholas Miller, and Olivia Zietlow; one sister, Juanita Heck of New Philadelphia, Ohio; two brothers Lester Jones and his wife Norma of Buckhannon, Penn., and Howard Jones and his wife Elanor of Baltimore, Md.; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends, including special friend, Billy Webb of Genoa, W.Va.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Emual Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Vaughan Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.

WESLEY EUGENE "TOSS" FERRELL, 73, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, December 11, 2009 at home. He was born August 4, 1936 in Logan County, W.Va., a son of the late Oscar and Glenna Faye Stowers Ferrell. His wife, Joyce Maynard Ferrell also preceded him in death, along with three brothers, Glenn David Ferrell, Bobby Joe Ferrell, and Larry Dale Ferrell, and one sister, Jane Chapman. Wesley was a member of Huntington Lodge #64 Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and he loved to fish.
Survivors include two devoted daughters, Shelly Dorton and husband Jim, and Amy Stanley and husband Jeff of Wayne. He was a wonderful grandfather to two very special grandsons, Jacob Stanley, and Brayden Stanley, of Wayne. Also surviving are four sisters, Lou Ann Goddard of Moundsville, W.Va., Phyllis Duty and husband Bob of Ocklawaha, Fla., Shirley Conley and husband Archie of Morristown, Tenn., and Peggy Vance of Denver, Ind.; two brothers, Freddie " Pete" Ferrell and wife Brenda of Chapmanville, W.Va., and Jackie Ferrell and wife Lora of Morristown, Tenn.; special nephews, Gary Porter and wife Laura of Wayne, Randy Porter and wife Jeanette of Springfield, Tenn.; special niece, Greta Hill and husband Jamie of Genoa, W.Va.; caretaker Vickie Jackson of Wayne; and a host of additional nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

OPAL SEBASTIAN HAZELETT, 75, of Lavalette , W.Va. , went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Cabell Huntington Hospital . She was born July 6, 1934 in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late John Langley and Maudie Davis Sebastian. Her husband, Howard C. Buck Hazelett also preceded her in death along with one daughter-in-law, Freda Hazelett. Opal was a bookkeeper and attended Faith Freewill Baptist Church in Lavalette.

Survivors include one daughter, Diana Gail Kendrick of Lavalette; one son, Dale Hazelett of Wayne, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Amy Queen and husband Brandon of Wayne, Christa Danae Kendrick, Gina Gail Kendrick, and Jeffrey Dale Hazelett, all of Lavalette; three great grandchildren, Kailen Hazelett of Lavalette, Brayden Queen, and Bryson Queen, both of Wayne.

Also surviving are five sisters, Betty McDaniel of Point Pleasant, W.Va., Kathleen Nelson of Madison , Tenn. , Myrtle Sebastian of Columbia, S.C., Phyllis Hutchinson and husband Quincy of Kenova, W.Va. , and Lynn Sebastian of Cincinnati, Oh.; two brothers, Wendell Sebastian and wife Helen of Huntington, W.Va., and Jim Sebastian of Lavalette; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors too numerous to mention.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery , Wayne . The family will receive visitors after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

LOUISE PELFREY-CANTERBURY, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the age of 85. She was the beloved mother of Peggy (Ray), Stephen (Trina) and Rebecca (Michael). Also surviving are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Thompson Crabtree Cemetery . Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

JUTTIE PAULINE 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; 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; two nieces, Tonya Adkins and Stafonya Pinson; two nephews Burton Adkins and Jason Clay; and a very special great-granddaughter, 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 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

BRAD STAPLETON, 31, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, November 14, 2009. He was born November 13, 1978 in Huntington, W.Va., and was a tattoo artist. His grandparents, Boyd and Betty Stapleton, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of nine years, Brandy Caldwell Stapleton; one daughter, Emily Alexas; and two sons, Cody Blake and Brad Jr., all of Genoa. Also surviving is his father, Samual Stapleton and wife Della of Genoa; his mother, Jacqueline Taylor of Arkansas; two brothers, Adam Stapleton and wife Amanda, and Joey Stapleton; one sister, Amanda Steele, all of Genoa; loving aunt and uncle, Letha & Boyd Stapleton, Jr. of Branchland, W.Va., and David and Patricia Graser of Genoa; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors too numerous to mention. Brad was a loving father and husband and will be sorely missed. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Stapleton Family Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

EARNEST MARCUM, 83, of Creola, Ohio, formerly of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Twin Maples Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 25, 1926 in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Anderson and Sarah Belle Salmons Marcum. His wife, Lilly Mae Perry Marcum also preceded him in death along with three brothers, Homer Marcum, Hobert Marcum, and George Marcum, and eight sisters, Frances Crum, Vadie Marcum, Sadie Marcum, Cora Trail, Ocie Crum, Bernice Lowe, who was his twin sister, Velvie Johnson, and Mae Copley. Ernie served our country in the US Army during WWII.
Survivors include one sister, Ona Comer of Charleston, W.Va.; a host of nieces and nephews including special nieces Betty Maynard and husband John and Jewell Kearns and husband Brad, all of Creola, Ohio; and special nephew Buddy Sutherland and wife Barb of Dunlow, W.Va.; along with friends and neighbors too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Silver Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the William Perry Cemetery, Dunlow, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Marcum family.

VICY FRASHER BROOKS OSBURN, 80, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Vicy was born March 8, 1929 in Henlawson, W.Va. , to the late Galley and Nancy Watts Frasher. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Earnie Brooks; a son, Sampson Brooks; two grandsons, Robert Mitchell Dyer and Robert Dale Brooks; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Mary Ross, Maxine Riddle, and Ruth Brooks; three brothers, Wilburn Frasher, Lonnie Frasher, and Brady Frasher; and her second husband, Fisher Osburn.
Vicy was a long time member of Wolf Pen Church of Christ. She dedicated her life to providing loving care for her family and home.
Left behind to cherish her memory include one sister, Shirley Dyer of Huntington, W.Va.; five daughters: Ruthie (Bobbie) Dyer of East Lynn, Bernice Marshall of Akron, Ohio, Charlotte Clay of East Lynn, Shirley (Carl) Grimm of Point Pleasant, W.Va., and Vangie (Dan) Bouzek also of East Lynn; three sons, Barry Frasher of Ceredo, W.Va., Earnest Brady (Sherry) Brooks of Wayne, W.Va., and Franklin (Sue) Brooks of Wayne. She also leaves behind 24 grandchildren: Uneda Hill, Earnie Brooks , Tammy Lawhorn, Teresa Ferguson, Michael Kish, Sherria Pommell, Christopher Kish, Teresa Mills, Garry Frasher, LaDonna Clark, Pamela McSweeney, Brittany Brooks, Shelly Cobb, Robert Brooks, Jenny Brooks, Justin Brooks, Shania Brooks , Shawn Brooks, Paul Brooks, Jessica Smith, Jackie Adkins, Lakisha Caldwell, James J.T. Stephens, and Rachel Day; 32 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
The family would like to express their great thanks and appreciation to the wonderful, caring Hospice nurses who provided great care for their loved one.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009 at her residence in East Lynn. Burial will follow in the Brooks Family Cemetery, East Lynn. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday, also at her residence. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DWAYNE H. COGAR, 49, of Culloden, W.Va., passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the VA Medical Center, Huntington. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at the Grafton National Cemetery, Grafton, W.Va. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

SAMPSON BLANKENSHIP, 80, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, October, 7, 2009, at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House of Huntington, after an extended illness. He was born July 15, 1929, a son of the late Francis Doc and Chaney Spurlock Blankenship. He was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors. He took pride in his garden and loved showing off his fruits and vegetables.
Sampson is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Ella Adkins Blankenship; daughter Donna Walker and a husband Kenneth of East Lynn, W.Va.; son Carl Blankenship of Wayne; son Michael Blankenship of Lavalette, W.Va.; daughter Beverly Perry and husband Andrew of East Lynn; daughter Brenda Mullins and husband Michael of East Lynn; and daughter Linda Adkins and husband James of Wayne.
Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren, Dreama Darst, Donnella Adkins, Kimberly Ferguson, Amanda Carter, Deborah Krantz, Ella Marie Blankenship, Wetzel Lambert, John Perry, Clara Adkins, Monica Perry, James Adkins, Jesse Adkins, Jason Adkins, and Brian Mullins; 23 great- grandchildren; and a host of friends, relatives and neighbors.
One brother, Lee Blankenship also preceded him in death along with sisters Elmira Ferguson, Bessie Templeton, Ada Bocook, and Bertha McCallister.
He is survived by brothers Floyd Blankenship and wife Ruth of Wayne, W.Va., Albert Blankenship and wife Judith of Prichard, W.Va., Edgar Blankenship and wife Victoria of Wayne, Tolliver Blankenship and wife Alice of Wayne, Roy Blankenship and wife Glenna of Prichard. Surviving sisters include Lillian Lane of Chicago, Ill., Martha Perry of Prichard, Rebecca Casteel of Huntington, W.Va., Lavonne Johnson, Dorothy Napier of Wayne and Geneva, of Huntington.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October, 11, 2009, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, with Pastor Eddie Davidson officiating. Burial will follow in the Price Mills Cemetery, Little Lynn. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the Funeral Home

ROSA LEE ADKINS, 43, of Kiahsville, W.Va., Went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at her residence. She was born March 17, 1966 in Huntington, W. Va., a daughter of the late Tom and Gladys Nelson Adkins. Also preceding her in death were three sisters Vida Adkins, Mary Lou Adkins, and Brookie Wiley.
Survivors include three sisters Martha Brooks and husband Ray of Dunlow, W.Va., Wava Toppins of Kiahsville, and Wanda Gibson and husband Richard of Chapmanville, W.Va.; eight brothers, David Adkins, Donnie Adkins, Ezra Adkins and wife Patty, James Adkins and wife Ruby, Leonard Adkins, Billy Adkins all of Kiahsville, and Tommy Adkins of West Hamlin W.Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October, 10, 2009, at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church, with Reverend Earl Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in Adkins Cemetery, Kiahsville. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Adkins family.

CAUSBIE MARIE BOGGS, 82, of Wayne, W.Va. , went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 3, 2009. She was born October 12, 1926 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late John and Lavinna Ross Stephens. Her husband, Roy Boggs also preceded her in death. Causbie was a homemaker and attended Booten Millers Fork United Baptist Church. She is survived by her cousin, Jack Stephens and his wife Eliza of Wayne, with whom she made her home, was given cared by, and considered mom and dad. Also surviving is her cousin and friend, Nicole Stephens of Wayne; and a host of friends and neighbors too numerous to mention.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Elder Eddie Davidson officiating. Burial will follow near Stiltner Cemetery on Mt. Union Road, Wayne. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

DIANNA HOPE LAMBERT, 64, of South Point, Oh., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 29, 2009. She was born September 8, 1945 in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late George Menis and Mable Violet Cyrus Stephens. Two daughters, Cynthia Michelle and Beverly Angel Lambert also preceded her in death along with two brothers, Richard and Charlie Stephens, and two sisters, Beverly Watts and Delores Parsley. Dianna was a member of New Beginnings Apostolic Church in Huntington.
Dianna was a dedicated mother to her only surviving daughter, Diana Renee Lambert, of South Point, and the loving wife of Art Hammond of Morgan Hill, Cal.; Also surviving are three sisters, Glenna Williams of Columbus, Oh., Joyce Jones and husband Kenneth of Huntington, and Helen Weber and husband Paul of Dayton, Oh.; eight brothers, Argene Stephens and wife Faye, of Prichard, W.Va., Adolphis Stephens and wife Barbara of Lavalette, W.Va., Paul Stephens and wife Edith, Raymond Stephens and wife Barbara, and Silas Stephens and wife Dorothy, all of Wayne, Michael Stephens and wife Donna of Raymond, Oh., Dallas Stephens and wife Brenda of Wayne, and Donald Stephens of Lavalette; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and family too numerous to mention.
Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. T.D. Mills officiating. Burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

JESSE FOX PERRY, 85, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, September 28, 2009. He was born February 1, 1924 in Wayne County, West Virginia a son of the late John and Siddie Moore Perry. One son, Warren Perry also preceded him in death along with three brothers, Frennie Perry, Tom Perry, and Harry Perry, and one sister, Hazel Hyder.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Endicott Perry; three sons, Keith Perry and wife Sue of Genoa, W.Va., David Perry and wife Carolyn of Harrisonburg, Va., and Jesse Perry and wife Debbie of Morehead, Ky.; one daughter, Nancy Williams and husband Robert of Corpus Christi, Tex.; eight grandchildren, Sara Brunetti and husband Robert, Erin Moyer and husband Cary, all of Port Washington, NY, Megan Perry of Lexington, Ky., Nicholas Williams and Tessa Williams, both of Corpus Christi, Tex., Gabriel Perry, Andrew Perry and Abigail Perry, all of Morehead, Ky.; and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Dicie Thompson of Genoa; two brothers, John Bill Perry and wife Irna Leah of Genoa, and Ken Perry and wife Martha of Prichard, W.Va.; and a host of friend and family.
Jesse was a member of the Genoa Church of Christ where he served as deacon. Additionally, he was the Sheriff of Wayne County from 1956-1960.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the John Perry Cemetery, Hampton Ridge, Genoa. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington or the Genoa, Church of Christ.

SIDNEY ANDERSON STROUD, 93, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. He was born in Mingo County, West Virginia, a son of the late Harmon and Catherine Parsley Stroud. Also preceding him in death were five brothers, Harley, Burley, Quincy Sug, Shorty, and Tony, and five sisters, Ada Coburn, Pearlie Robinette, Linda Williamson, Goldie Maynard, and June Moore.
He is survived by his life-long companion, Charity (Stroud) Stafford; two sons, Stan and wife Teresa of Monomonee Falls, WI, and Mike of Dunlow, W.Va., and one daughter, Catherine of Genoa. He had six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a special niece and nephew, Inez and Dee Thompson of Genoa.
The family would like to express special thanks to Georganna Tucker, Sandy Smith, and all the staff of Hospice of Wayne.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Turkey Creek United Baptist Church, Wilsondale, with Pastor Jerry Watts and Brother Junior Lucas officiating. Burial will follow in the Stroud Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

KEISHI D. PAULSON, 34 of Harrington, Del., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in Delaware Hospice Center, Milford after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Claudie Steele.
Mrs. Paulson worked for Green Diamond Builders of Felton in customer service. She enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her children. She loved being around children, and even taught her neighbors children how to ride their bicycles. She was a loving mother who had a strong personality and was very outgoing. Even through her long illness, she kept strong and managed to encourage others around her, and take care of her family. She fought her illness up to her last breath. She will be remembered as a loving wife, daughter, sister, daughter-in-law and friend, who will be missed by everyone. Keishi attended the Calvary Wesleyan Church of Harrington.
She is survived by her loving husband of seven years, Jacob R. Paulson of Harrington; daughter, Brianna Danyele Paulson of Harrington; son, Braden Jacob Paulson of Harrington; her mother Carolyn Sue Moore of Huntington, W.Va.; brothers, Gregory Moore and wife Diana of Wayne, W.Va., and Craig Moore of Huntington; grandmother, Doris Steele; nephew Jason Moore; niece Tara Moore; great-nephew Maddix Moore, and nephew Nolan.
Also surviving are mother and father-in-law, Robert and Susan Paulson; sisters-in-law, Erin and Leah Paulson, all of Hobert, Ind.; special friend Gordon Adkins; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, at Melvin Funeral Home, Harrington, Del. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Sellards Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. Procession will leave Johnson Tiller Funeral Home at 10 a.m.

ROY JUNIOR CARTER, 68, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born July 8, 1941 in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late George W. and Emma Epling Carter. One brother, Paul Carter, also preceded him in death along with two sisters, Creasie Mays and Linda Carter.
Roy gave his life to the Lord on April 7, 1995. From that day he devoted his life to serving God. He and his wife attended several churches. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ruth Carter, of Lavalette, W.Va.; three children, George Carter of Huntington, W.Va., Darlene Castle and husband Hendrick of Russell, Kent., and Tammy Harris of Lavalette; four special grandchildren whom he adored, Kayla Harris, Bradley Harris, who called him their Papa Smurf, and A.J. Castle and Katie Browning. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters, Homer carter, Zeri Carter, Muss Carter and wife Phyllis, Calvin Carter and wife Loretta, Lyda Yates and husband Herschel, Ida Blake and husband Isaac, and Joyce Blake; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank several special people for their friendship and support, Jenny and Danny Walters, Hope and Tommy Coleman, and Amos and Eva Simmons.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Saturday.

THURMAN MEEKS, 71, of Wayne, W.Va., formerly of Breeden, W.Va., departed this life on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at his residence. Born January 14, 1938 at Laurel Branch, Lincoln County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Mary Vance Meeks. Thurman was a disabled coal miner with the UMWA Local 7555, and also a member of Elmwood United Baptist Church.
He leaves behind his wife Deloris Marcum Meeks; four children, Debra Lackey and husband Cornelius of Lenore, W.Va., Gregory Meeks and wife Tammy, Pamela Meeks, all of Ocoee, Fla., and Mark Meeks and wife Ann of Apopka, Fla.; eight grandchildren: Shannon Canterbury and wife Tina of Columbus, Ohio, Scott Canterbury of Lenore, W.Va., Thomas Lackey and wife Crystal also of Columbus, Ohio, Jennifer Marcum and husband Emory of Parkersburg, W.Va., Erin Thompson of Ocoee, Fla., James Meeks of Apopke, Fla., Amanda Meeks and Zachary Meeks, both of Ocoee, Fla.; and six great-grandchildren: Dawson Lackey of Columbus, Ohio, Amanda Canterbury and Nathaniel Canterbury of Lenore, W.Va., Trenton Marcum of Parkersburg, W.Va., Keith Canterbury and Carson Canterbury, both of Columbus, Ohio.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Elders Charlie Paulson, Wornie Meeks, and Dolphus Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Sheppard, Kinser, Meeks Cemetery, Copley Trace, W.Va. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Thurman was a loving husband, father, and caring friend to all who knew him. He will be sadly missed forever.

FRANCES SANDY WILEY, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away at home with her family on Sunday, September 20, 2009. She was born March 18, 1933 in Salina, Kansas, a daughter of the late Francis Arthur and Julia Agnes Kistler Smith. One daughter, Angela Foley also preceded her in death.
Survivors included her beloved husband Ira Lou Wiley; her children Mike Plant, Patti Risk, Bob Plant, Sue Chlebek, Lynda VanDierendonck, and Mark Wiley; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Molly Smith.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Joseph Taylor Cemetery, Cove Gap, W.Va. Memorial donations may be made to Henry Ford Hospice (www.henryford.com/hospice) or the American Cancer Foundation. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

GLEN ROGER CURNUTTE, 68, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, September 18, 2009. He was born November 10, 1940 in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late Frank and Stella Rice Curnutte. His wife, Vonia Lee Curnutte also preceded him in death, along with one brother, Elwood Jim Curnutte. Glen was a member of the Lavalette Church of Christ.
He leaves behind his daughter, Tammy Lucas and husband Ronald; and two granddaughters, Kayla Lucas and Megan Lucas, all of Wayne. Also surviving are two brothers, Gene Curnutte of Huntington, W.Va., and Bob Curnutte and wife Pat of Missouri; and friend Jim Martin along with many other church friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, September 21, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, with Jim Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Curnutte Cemetery, Radnor, W.Va. Visitation was held Sunday evening.

JAMES CARLOS ISAACS, 61, of Sterling Heights, Mich., formerly of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, September 11, 2009, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born May 13, 1948 in Logan County, West Virginia, a son of the late Henry and Mary Nelson Isaacs. One sister, Velma Isaacs, also preceded him in death. James retired from Bethlehem Steel located in Sparrow Point, Maryland, and attended the Kenova Church of God.
Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Maudie A. Isaacs; one son, David W. Isaacs of Sterling Heights, Mich.; and one daughter, Teresa R. Thomas and husband Keith of Auburn Hills, Mich.; four grandchildren, James David, Lura Catherine, Keith Haskal, and Brittany Rene, all of Auburn Hills. Also surviving are brothers Gerald Isaacs, Charles Isaacs and wife Donna, all of Laurel Creek, W.Va., and Paul Isaacs and wife Lynn of Tec*mseh, Mich.; one sister, Virginia Lucas and husband Mike of Charlotte, North Carolina, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Monday, September 14, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor J. Rabun Haddock officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

OLLIE BURTON MILLS, 43, of Huntington , W.Va. , went to be with the Lord, Monday, September 7, 2009 at St. Marys Medical Center . He was born July 7, 1966 in Huntington, a son of the late Ollie Mills and Shirley Adkins. One brother, Walter Mills also preceded him in death along with 2 sisters, Linda Pease and Kathleen Harris.

Survivors include four brothers, Frank Mills of Cleveland , OH , Ronnie Mills of Kenova , W.Va. , Clyde Mills also of Kenova, and Teddy Mills of Lavalette , W.Va. ; two sisters, Muriel Goodman of East Lynn, W.Va., and Elva Levering of Kenova; one daughter, Corey Mills of Greenup, Kent.; and a host of friends, family, and neighbors too numerous to mention.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Mills Cemetery, East Lynn. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

FRANK JOHN SPROLES, 39, of Lavalette , W.Va. , was tragically taken from this world on Wednesday, August 26, 2009. He was born April 23, 1970 in Odessa , Texas . His father William Franklin Sproles, Sr. preceded him in death along with one brother William Franklin Sproles, Jr.; two young sisters; one daughter, Amanda Lee Sproles; and his grandmother Ruby Sproles, who raised him. Frank was a truck driver and attended Lavalette United Methodist Church . He was a selfless and caring person who, just several weeks ago, risked his own life by saving several from a devastating fire in Huntington . He loved fishing, spending time with family, and especially his dog Hershey.

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne Lorrine Dihrberg Sproles, of Lavalette, whom he married at the Milford Congregational Church in Milford , Kansas on November 4, 2006.

Additional survivors include his mother, Linda; his sister, Glaydes; his son Sebastian Sproles of Marion, Tex.; his daughter, Elizabeth Sirilo, also of Marion, Texas; four step-children, Joshua Robert Fahey and wife Audrey, of Wayne, W.Va., Heather Yvonne Fahey of Topeka, Kansas, Shauna Joan Brown and husband Daniel also of Wayne, and Holley Chyanne Katherine Cupp and husband Christopher Cupp SSG US Army, of Beckley, W.Va.; six step-grandchildren whom he adored, Micayla Mae Fahey, Anastasia Marie Fahey, Noah Robert Fahey, Valiree Mae Suzanne Fahey, Kylie Mae Brown, and Kaleb Leo Brown; mother-in-law, Joan Florence Fahey and husband Robert F. Fahey; father-in-law, Vernon J. Dihrberg; brothers-in-law, Jason Jay Dihrberg, and Michael John Dihrberg; special friends Bernie and Smokey Dietrich of Kansas, and best friend Edwin Mandel in Texas; and a host of extended family and friends. The family would like tothankhis friend Shaggy for all his efforts in caring for Frank.

A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Vondi Clark officiating.

JOHN CALVIN BROWN, 97, of Louisa , KY , formerly of Wayne , WV , died August 21 in the Three Rivers Medical Center at Louisa , KY. He was born August 21, 1912, to the late General Marion and Alifair Webb Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alva Salmons Brown. He had three brothers: John Henry, Joseph, and Zachary Taylor, four sisters: Nanny, Edna, Florence and Elizabeth , all deceased.He is survived by a daughter and her husband, Randy W. and Doris Evelyn Lambert of Beavercreek, OH. He is also survived by one grandson and his wife, Michael Stephen and Andrea Lambert of Kettering , OH , one granddaughter and her husband, Steven and Marissa Lynn Dilldine, one great granddaughter, Payton Dilldine, and one step-great granddaughter, Seirra Dilldine, all of Beavercreek , OH . He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and one close, very special friend, Robert Scarberry. John was a member of Wayne Lodge #18 A.F. & A.M., and a member of the Elmwood United Baptist Church . Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Sunday, August 30, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Yatesville Memorial Gardens , Louisa , KY. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

OVVIE JAMES ADKINS, 79, departed from this world on Thursday, August 20, 2009. He was born in Branchland, W.Va., the son of the late Harriett May and Stewart Edley Adkins. Two sons, James Paul Adkins and Michael Craig Adkins also preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Armilda Bradshaw Adkins of Lavalette , W.Va. , as well as one son, Joseph Stewart Adkins and his loving companion Vickie, of Clay, W.Va.; two daughters, Angela Perry of Proctorville, Ohio and Andrea Swanson of Huntington, W.Va. Also surviving are four siblings, Callie Adkins of Branchland, Odessa Adkins of Barboursville, W.Va., Robert Adkins also of Barboursville, W. Va., and Edley Adkins of Wayne, W.Va. He was the proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren, and the uncle of several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind one special sister-in-law, Ruby Nicely, whom he loved like a sister.
Ovvie was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean War, and a retiree from ACF Industries after many years of proud service. The family would like to extend special thanks to Hospice of Huntington for such great care, especially Claire Nudd.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Carlos Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in the Bradshaw Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

CLARENCE E. SMITH, 83, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 at home. He was born December 18, 1925 in Wayne County, a son of the late Taylor and Grace Smith. Two sisters, Thelma, and Phyllis Marcum also preceded him in death, along with his son, David Smith, and his daughter, Caroline.
Smitty was a retired carpenter and of the Baptist faith. Additionally he proudly served in the US Army receiving the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, the Philippine Liberation, and the World War II Victory Ribbons, and also fought in the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include three grandchildren, Susan Smith of Huntington, W.Va., Sherry Hickey and husband Matthew, and Taylor Allen Smith, all of Wayne; and one great grandson, Taylor Allen T.J. Smith II, of Wayne. Also surviving is three sisters, Faye Burns and husband Oscar of Huntington, Jeanie Adkins and husband Fred of East Lynn, W.Va., and Hester McSweeney and husband Floyd of Wayne; special longtime friend of 52 years, June R. Burks of Wayne; special friends Ruby Nicely, Tammy and Tommy Smith, Marcella Adkins, Brenda Allen, Chloe Javins, and Jessica Curnutte; and additional friends and neighbors, too numerous to mention.
Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Asbury Cemetery, East Lynn by with military honors performed by VFW Post 6103 and the American Legion Post 89 of Louisa, Kentucky. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8 (KJV)
MILDRED V. CLARK, 86, of East Lynn, W.Va., departed to that presence on Thursday, August 6, 2009. Preceding her in death were her parents, Hughie and Emily Coredelia Price, along with six brothers, Leonard, Willie, Omar, Archie, Pearlie and Vernon; one sister, Gracie Rose; one great-granddaughter, Millie Thierry; one daughter-in-law, Nora Ellen Clark. She was also preceded in death by four infant children, Carol, Glenn, Lonnie Jr., and Sammy David. Celebration of her life will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., with a memorial service beginning at 7 p.m. with Pastors Garland Perry and Ashley Blankenship officiating. Private graveside services will be at Watson Cemetery. Mildred was a member of Tom's Creek United Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Jake Clark; seven children, Linda Melde and husband Rainhard, Lewis Clark, Rose Lee Perry and husband Herman, Peggy Thierry and husband Robert, Jerry Ray Clark, Katie Clark, and Derek Allen Clark; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are 3 step-grandchildren; 11 step- great-grandchildren; two step- great- great-grandchildren; and one special former daughter-in-law, Ruby Brooks. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington or Tom's Creek United Baptist Church.

EILEEN STEELE, 60, of East Lynn, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2009. Born October 24, 1948 in South Point, Ohio, Eileen was a homemaker and a member of Cove Gap United Baptist Church. Her parents, Virginia and Samuel Swain preceded her in death along with her mother-in-law, Carrie Epling Thomas. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Carl Ray Steele Sr.; two children, Carl Ray Steele Jr. and wife Tina of Barboursville, W.Va., and Carla Nelson and husband Kevin of Prichard, W.Va.; and one granddaughter, Kallie Alexes Steele of Barboursville, whom she loved so much. Additional survivors include one brother, John Webb of Ironton, Ohio; two nephews, also of Ohio, and special friends Jason Adams, Bob & Reda Baker, Jack Clay, Darrell Saunders, Pat Napier, all of East Lynn, Jewell Nelson of Prichard, and Bertha and Zula Lewis, of Wayne, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Mark Hatfield and A.J. Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Epling Cemetery, East Lynn. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

GLEN GELIOUS ADKINS, 83, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Wayne Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born March 14, 1926 at East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late Harvey and Ella Jackson Adkins. His wife of 59 years, Ernestine Cassidy Adkins also preceded him in death along with two sisters, Blanche Stephens Russell and Delores Adkins Webb; three brothers, Ralph Stephens, Gary Leonard Adkins, and Norman Archie Adkins; and one brother-in-law, Larry Ferguson.
Glen served the United States Navy in World War II. He was a retired auto reconditioner having worked for Gallagher Ford for 15 years and Dutch Miller for 28 years.
He leaves behind one son, Geoffrey Glen Adkins and his wife Deborah Sue Adkins of Wayne. Also surviving are two sisters, Joyce Roach and husband William of Richmond, Kentucky, and Sherma Ferguson of Columbus, Oh.; six brothers, Jay Adkins and wife Ethel of Wayne, Brainard Adkins and wife Malinda of Lavalette, W.Va., Gorman Adkins and wife Eve. Orville Adkins and wife Gail, all of Huntington, W.Va., Michael Adkins and wife Debbie of Chesapeake, Oh., and Seldon Adkins and wife Ruth Ann of Columbus; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens with military honors performed by VFW Post 6103 and the American Legion Post 89 of Louisa. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff of Wayne Nursing & Rehabilitation for their loving care. Online condolences may be made at www.johnsontillerfuneralhome.com

Another beautiful voice joined the heavenly choir when JOYCE DYER WHITED passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009. She was born February 14, 1938 at Lick Creek, a daughter of the late Jennings and Jane Adkins Dyer. She had been a Christian for 40 years and an alto singer for the Harbor Bells Quartet for many years. She leaves behind her husband of 42 years, Earl Whited of Fort Gay, W.Va.; one precious and loving daughter, Melissa Clark; one loving and devoted son, Glen Whited; and one very special grandson, Nathanial Whited, all of Fort Gay. Additional survivors include five step-sons, Ronnie Newsome and Jimmie Bo Newsome, of Fort Gay, Lyle Newsome of Crum, W.Va., Michael Newsome and Leslie Newsome, both of Kermit, W.Va.; two sisters, Malta Alexander of East Lynn, W.Va., and Jane Napier of Huntington, W.Va.; and one brother, Bill Dyer of Van Lear, Kentucky. Private services were conducted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Ministers Okey Tomblin and Bethel Wall officiating. Burial followed in the Whited Cemetery, Fort Gay, with her sons serving as pall bearers. We wish to express our thanks to Hospice of Huntington for the angels of mercy that came to help and be with us.

LUCY COCHRAN NELSON, 80, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2009. She was born June 23, 1928 in Lincoln County , W.Va., a daughter of the late Eugene and Garnett Cochran. Her husband Leonard Nelson also preceded her in death along with one infant son, Leonard Nelson, Jr. Lucy was a member of Rush Branch Freewill Baptist Church .

Survivors include one son, Edward Nelson and wife Lisa of East Lynn, W.Va.; and two daughters, Deloris Smith and husband Rosco of Cove Gap, W.Va., and Linda Adams and husband Junior of Big Lynn. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 2 of which were considered "special add-ons"; 14 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren along with a host of friends and family too numerous to mention.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Ferguson, Pastor Wilmer Napier, and Pastor Mark Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens . Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

MARK PRESTON MEDDINGS, 94, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 18, 2009. He was born May 27, 1915 in Cabell County, a son of the late William and Josephine Mitchell Meddings. His wife, Nannie Jane Spurlock Meddings also preceded him in death, along with one brother, Ivan Meddings; one sister, Bessie Edmonds; and daughter-in-law, Linda Meddings.

Mark retired from Owens Illinois and was a member and Deacon of Charity United Baptist Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Virginia Napier and husband Thomas, Barbara Stephens and husband Adolphis, and Jean Mills and husband Ray, all of Lavalette; two sons, Robert L. Meddings and wife Gloria K., and Roger P. Meddings and wife Nancy both of Marion, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and 15 great great-grandchildren. The family would like to express heartfelt appreciation to Ray Williamson and Jr. Bias for their friendship and spiritual and emotional support, as well as to caregivers Nancy and Kassie, Hospice of Huntington, and the nursing staff at St. Marys Medical Center for their loving care.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor O. F. Adkins and Deacon Jr. Bias officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington. II Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

MARY BELL DRENNER CLARK, 84, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2009. She was born June 20, 1924 at East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late Fletcher and Pinkie Drenner.

Her husband, Ellison Clark also preceded her in death along with one son, Forest; one daughter, Pinia Jean Bais; two brothers, Forest and William Bill Drenner; and one sister, Dixie Adkins. Mary retired from Hillview Nursing Home where she worked for many years.

Survivors include one sister, Alice Sue Finley; one brother, Benny Ray Drenner; her children whom she loved dearly, Ellison Butch Clark, Fletcher Tiny Clark and wife Linda, Roy Pookie Clark, Rocky Clark, Darlene Tomblin and husband Joe, Mike, Shela, Cassidy and husband Roy, and Keith Clark; 27 grandchildren: Shelly Grimm, Randy, Savannah, and Chase Clark, Andrea Watson, Lisa Broce, Angela Clark, Brenda Book, Wendy Bundy, Tammy Clark, Bobby Allen, Roy, Pa,, Matthew and Daniel Steele, Betty Bailey, Debbie Parsley, Shawn and Christy Bias, Joseph and Sherana Tomblin, Steven Clark, Bobby, Andy, Chris, and Tasha Blackburn, and Jonathan Clark.

She was also blessed with 37 great-grandchildren; and one special friend Georgia Maynard, who spent many evenings with her. Marys home was always open to her family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Elder YOUNGEA VILLE STEELE, 99, of East Lynn, W.Va., entered into eternal life Thursday, June 11, 2009, at the Emogene Dolen Hospice House. He was born October 5, 1909, the son of the late Mont Ville Steele and Polly Ann Ross Steele.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Mae Taylor Steele, a son, William Mont Ville Steele and one daughter, Ann Marie Parsons.

He is survived by five sons; Glenn Robert Steele, Clermont, Fla., Youngea V. Steele, Jr., Sebring, Fla., James David Steele of Huntington, W.Va., Samuel J. Steele of Fort Gay, W.Va., and Carl W. Steele of Wayne, W.Va. He is survived by nine daughters; Eloise Rinehart of Fort Myers, Fla., Jessie Loraine Williamson of Crown City, Oh.; Betty Fay Williamson of Punta Gorda, Fla., Eulah Mae Duff of Columbus, Oh.; Arbra Della Blevins of Canal Winchester, Oh.; Virgie Ruth Oshel of Huntington, W.Va.; Charlotte Louise Lucas of Prichard, W.Va.; Wanda Lanette Watts of Wayne, W.Va.; and Naomi Arlene Blankenship of Wayne, W.Va.

Also surviving are 29 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and 14 great-great grand children.

Ordained to preach the word of God in 1940, his life was one of service to God and dedication to his family. Along with Wetzel Ball, he established the Laurel Creek Freewill Baptist Church where he served as Deacon for a number of years. He was instrumental in organizing and establishing churches at Brush Creek and Rich Creek in Wayne County. In 1970, he established the Big Lynn Freewill Baptist Church where he served as Pastor. In 1993, he established the Steele Memorial Freewill Baptist Church, Route 1, East Lynn, W.Va. He served as Pastor of this congregation until his retirement, at which time he became Assistant Pastor, serving in this capacity until his death. His example of a Christian life lived and the love of God and his church inspired young pastors to preach the Word of God.

Funeral services will be held at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at 2:00 P.M. with Brothers Greenway Parsley, Jerry Casteele, J.C. Skeens, and Jeremiah Williamson officiating. Singers will be the Osburn Family. Burial will follow at the Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at 6:00 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnsontillerfuneralhome.com.

RUSSELL PERRY, 76, of Dunlow, W.Va., left this world peacefully with his family by his side to go into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 6, 2009. He was born March 14, 1933, a son of the late Gid and Polly (Haney) Perry. His wife, Lydia Brewer Perry also preceded him in death, along with brothers Casa, William, Lowell, Clifford, and Sampson Perry, and sisters, Ethel Perry, Jane Alexander, Virginia Brewster, and Lilly Marcum.

Survivors include one sister, Alma Corbitt and husband Russell of Springfield, Tenn.; one son, Russell Dale Perry and wife Kathy of Dunlow; one granddaughter, Kathy Smith and husband Homer; one great-granddaughter, Lauryn Grace Smith. Also surviving are three step-grandchildren; one step-great grandchild; special friend Rylenea Brewer; special cousin David Eslick; and faithful canine companion, Smokey.

Russell served in the 1^st Armored Division of the US Army. He was a retired coal miner from Island Crek, Pittston Coal Corp., MSHA Insp., and also worked for Fisher Body Fleetwood Cadillac. Russell enjoyed spending time with loved ones, especially the apple of his eye, Lauryn Grace. He also loved the outdoors and reading the Bible. The family would like to thank caregivers for their love and care, especially Love Day, Missy Matthews, Missy Bragg, Susan Harris, and Zach Curry, as well as the staff at the VA Hospital and Cabell Huntington Hospital.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the William Perry Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

ERNESTINE CASSIDY ADKINS, 78, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at St. Marys Medical Center. She was born February 11, 1931 at Genoa, W.Va., a daughter of the late Taylor and Rebecca Holland Cassidy. Also preceding her in death were three brothers, Leonard Cassidy, Taylor Cassidy, Jr., and an unnamed infant brother; two sisters, Mabel Wilson and Irene Cassidy, and two brothers-in-law, Jay Wilson and Raymond Rowe, all of Genoa.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Glen Gelious Adkins; one son and daughter-in-law, Geoffrey Glenn and Deborah Hatfield Adkins. Also surviving is one sister, Louise Rowe; two sisters-in-law, Mabel Clark Cassidy and Louise Webb Cassidy, all of Genoa, W.Va., and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, with Brother Roger Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnsontillerfuneralhome.com

DELMAS LEE TRIPLETT, 62, of Huntington, W.Va., died at his home Friday, May 29, 2009. He was born in Logan County on July 24, 1947. He served in the Vietnam War and was honored with a medal for rifle and mortar accuracy. Delmas was also a member of the VFW Post 1064. His father, Willard Triplett preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Mary Etta Napier Triplett; his mother, Vina McComas Triplett; his brother, Melvin Triplett, and wife Pamela; and his niece Sara Lynn Triplett all of Morgantown, W.Va.

Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Hazel Napier; his brother-in-law, James R. Napier; his sister-in-law, Linda Clark and husband Tiny; several nieces and nephews including one very special niece Marinda, whom he loved so very much. Delmas will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Triplett officiating. Burial will follow at Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call two hours prior to the funeral Monday. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnsontillerfuneralhome.com.

GOBLE G. RICHARDSON, 68, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, April 15, 2009. He was born August 3, 1940 at Wayne, a son of the late James Madison and Clara Fry Richardson. He was a faithful, loving member of the Laurel Freewill Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. Goble was also an Army Veteran, and retired from A.K. Steel. Two brothers, Earl J. Richardson and Howard Richardson also preceded him in death, along with one sister, Violet Fryer.

Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Wanda Lee Merritt Richardson; two daughters, Michelle Dennison and her husband Bruce of Lavalette, W.Va., and Camille McGahey and husband John of Bentonville, AR; three sons, Tracy Richardson of Wayne, Chris Richardson and fianc Lara Queen of Genoa, W.Va., and George Richardson of Wayne and special friend Laura Holton; two brothers, James Richardson and wife Anna Mae of Wayne, and Jackie Richardson and wife Barbara of North Ridgeville, Oh.; two sisters, Nellie Thompson and late husband Sherwood of Wayne, and Estelle Howard of Detroit, Mich.

He was a loving papaw to six grandchildren, Ashley Richardson, Brandon and Nicholas Dennison, Austin Richardson, Allison and Jennifer McGahey; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens with Military rites performed by the VFW Post 6103 and American Legion Post 89 Honor Guard. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Goble was a loving husband and father and a testament to those who knew him. We love you Dad, and we will miss you so.

HARRY TAYLOR PERRY, 83, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away at home Sunday, April 12, 2009. He was born November 17, 1925 in Radnor, W.Va., a son of the late John and Siddie Perry. His wife, Jewell Ball Perry also preceded him in death. Harry served in the US Army and was retired from the International Nickel Company.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Huntington and to his in-home caregivers for their loving care. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Graveside services will immediately follow at the John Perry Cemetery, Genoa with Minister Ron Ross officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice.

IRVING ELIJAH HAND, 89, peacefully left this life on April 9, 2009 to be forever in the arms of his Savior and King. He was born on October 15, 1919 in Camden, N.J., the second son of Elijah and Emma Hand. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Peggy Brooks Hand, his brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Josephine Hand, his brother-in-law, John Brooks, and his nephew, Leonard A. Hand.

Heleaves the following who grieve his death, yet celebrate his life: sister-in-law, Ginny Brooks of Trenton, N.J.; nephew, Bill Hand, his wife, Sheryl, and daughter, Vicki, and her family of Birmingham, Ala.; niece, Camille Watts, her husband, Charles, and daughter, Denise, and her family, of Purcelville, Va.; and his niece, Sandra Hand, and her children, Art Hand, of Huntington, and Katie and Bobby McCallister, of Eleanor, W.Va. After graduating from the New Jersey School for the Deaf, Irving worked for the Hibbard Group in Trenton, N.J. as a pressman for 48 years before retiring in 1989. He vacationed with his West Virginia family often, and soon after his retirement he accepted their invitation to move to Huntington permanently. He was a joy and inspiration to his new family, and he quickly became the focal point of their lives. His favorite pastime was baseball. As a teen and young adult, he played shortstop with the N.J. School for the Deaf. In spite of his hearing and vision handicaps, he always greeted everyone with a broad smile and sturdy handshake and eagerly shared his love of life.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the 2 p.m. service on Saturday at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home in Wayne, W.Va. Interment will be in Enon Cemetery, Salt Rock, W.Va.

PAUL JAMES MITCHELL, 61, loving husband and father, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 31, 2009. He was born January 12, 1948 in Huntingdon County, Penn., a son of the late Walter and Marie Mitchell. Three brothers,Eugene "Buddy Mitchell, William Mitchell, and Robert Mitchell also preceded him in death along with two sisters, Lydia Warner, and Alverta Sparks.

Paul served in the United States Marines and was a retired truck driver. He was also a member of the Pentecostal Church in Three Springs, Penn.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Mitchell of East Lynn, W.Va., two daughters, Marietta Mitchell of Easy Lynn, W.Va., and Paula Smith of South Carolina; one son, Walter Mitchell of Prichard, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren; and seven special grandchildren.

Also surviving are four brothers, Irvin Mitchell, Thomas Mitchell, George Mitchell, and Richard Mitchell; four sisters, Joann Bickel, Norma Jean Snyder, Anna Mae Snyder, and Peggy Townsley, all of Penn.; special friends Deborah and Bobby Workman of East Lynn, Parthina and Steve Ferguson of Genoa, W.Va., and Sharon and Roger Brooks of Wayne, W.Va.; and friends and neighbors too numerous to mention.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Johnson Queen officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Cemetery, East Lynn. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

BRADLEY LEON BILYEU, 76, of Marlinton, W.Va., passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Summersville, W.Va. Bradley is survived by his mother, Zelma Bilyeu of Midway, Ohio; brother Keith Bilyeu; sister Judy Powers; four sons, Bradley, Dale, Lee and Obie; two daughters, Alice and Darlia Kay; four granddaughters, five grandsons and four great-grandchildren; and fourth wife, Nellia Kay Perry Wall. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., with Rev. Clifford Vance officiating. Burial will follow at Queens Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.

JAMES HAROLD ADKINS, 71, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2009, at home with his family. He was born September 18, 1937, a son of the late Emory and Betha Simpkins Adkins. He was a life-long member and a Deacon of the 4-Mile Church of Christ for 27 years. He was preceded in death by two infant sisters, Sandra and Barbara. He is survived by his loving wife Betty L. Adkins, with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on April 4, 2009; devoted daughters Vickie Hill, Kimberly Wooten and Jamie Adkins; grandsons Darius Adkins, Kody Adkins and fiancee Lacey Moore, and Jason Blankenship and his wife Gwen; granddaughter Kayla Adkins and great-granddaughter Caylyn Rae Adkins (Poppy's Girl); two great-grandsons to be born in July and August; a brother, Donald Adkins and his wife Vivian; and a sister, Patricia Adkins. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009, at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, with Jimmy Carter officiating. Burial will follows at Everett Adkins Cemetery, Beech Fork, East Lynn, W.Va. Visitation after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL COMBS, 36, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville , Tenn. He was an auto mechanic with Ashland City Automotive, and was preceded in death by his mother, Ella Carver Combs. He is survived by his father Fred Combs, Sr.; wife Kimberly Nicole Combs; two children, Christopher Casey Combs and Tori Shae Combs; and one brother, Fred Combs, Jr. Local funeral services will be conducted at noon Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT CLINE, SR., 69, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away at home Wednesday, February 18, 2009. He was born January 1, 1940 in Simon, W.Va., a son of the late Grover and Mary Goodman Cline. His wife, Sylvia Toler Cline also preceded him in death along with seven brothers, Orie, Virgil, Don, Bob, twin brother Woodrow, Onnie, and Tex Cline; and three sisters, Virgie Toler, Nellie Massey, and Corbie Cline.

Franklin was a retired coal miner who loved family and friends. He enjoyed bluegrass music and played various musical instruments. He also liked motorcycles, 4-wheelin, and playing on his dozer.

Survivors include two sons, Franklin Cline, Jr. of East Lynn, Samuel Cline and his wife Phyllis of Beech Fork; seven daughters, Marybell Kennedy and husband Randall, Deedra McMillion and husband Barry, Frances Burns and husband James, Selena Bell Baker, all of East Lynn, Darlene Bishop and husband Vincent of Simon, W.Va., Delores Kennedy and husband Robert of East Lynn, and Heather Moore of Richmond, Va.; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving is one bother, Acie Cline and wife Wilma of Lynco, W.Va.; very special friend, Betty Adkins of Hamlin, W.Va., and a host of friends, family, and neighbors too numerous to mention.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Lester and Elder Ostes Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Vaughn Mills Cemetery, East Lynn. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

MARTHA JANE MEADE KIRK, 66, of Huntington,WVa., passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at St. Marys Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1942 in Cabell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Elva and Virgie Mae Meade. One daughter, Nova Lea Kirk also preceded her in death along with three brothers, Wallace, Gartha, and Lewis Meade. Martha was a devoted wife and mother who loved gardening, crossword puzzles, and reading.

She is survived by her husband, Noah Kirk, Jr.; two daughters, Sondra Pelfrey of Huntington, and Geisha Miller and her husband Bill, of Huntington; three grandsons, Noah Blevins, Jesse Blevins, and Brody Pelfrey, all of Huntington; four great grandchildren, Aeris Blevins, Sophia Blevins, Benjamin Blevins, all of Oh., and Blaine Blevins of Huntington. Also surviving is one sister, Patsy Stroud of Breeden, W.Va., two brothers, Aley Meade of Earling, W.Va., and B.F. Meade of Princeton, W.Va., and many friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at noon Friday, February 13, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Phillip Stroud officiating. Burial will follow in the Baby Meade Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

ANDY RAY STAMPER, 56, of Dunlow, W.Va., passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009 at The VA Medical Center, Huntington. Born March 29, 1952 in Ypsilanti, Mich., Andy was a strip mine worker and a disabled veteran from the US Marine Corp. His father, Andy Lee Stamper preceded him in death along with two sisters, Joan Curnutte and Teresa Stamper, whom he now joins in heaven with the Lord.

He is survived by his wife Dotty Stamper; and one daughter, Terri Stamper. He is also survived by his mother, Hazel Stamper; two sisters, Linda Finley and her husband Lester, and Jean Sammons and her husband Don; three brothers, Ron Stamper and his wife Evelyn, Barry Stamper and his wife Sherry, and Charles Stamper; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Andy was a beloved father and husband and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Donnie Wells and Rev. Everett Meddings officiating. Burial will follow in the Stamper Family Cemetery, Dunlow. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

MRS. SHIRLEY LEORIS ADAMS JOHNSON, 73, of Wayne, W.Va., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday February 1, 2009 at home surrounded by her husband and children. She was born November 20, 1935 in Huntington, the daughter of the late Scott Adams and Martha Maynard Adams. Her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Arlene and Robert Johnson also preceded her in death along with one brother-in-law, Leonard Hand.

Surviving is her husband of 44 years, Dewey R. Johnson of Wayne; one son, Greg Johnson of Ashland, Ky., and Gary Harrison; and one daughter, Deborah and Chad Tiller of Huntington; one brother-in-law, Robert Johnson and his wife Ann of Huntington and their family; two sisters-in-law, Delores Esque and her husband Roland, and Sandra Hand, all of Huntington, and their families; several cousins, including Pat Adams of Huntington; very special friends and caregivers, Julia Bernoski of Ceredo, W.Va., Theresa Bevins of South Point, Oh., Barbara Crosier of Proctorville, Oh., Deloris Adkins of Wayne, and Twila Richards of Lavalette, W.Va. , as well as, Georganna Tucker, Pat Napier, Rhonda Davis, Felicia Vance, and Teresa Johnson with Hospice of Wayne and Huntington; and extended family and friends too numerous to mention.

Shirley graduated Huntington High School in 1953 and was a lifelong member of the 7^Th Avenue Baptist Church. She worked at Appalachian Power Company from 1954-1965 in the Wheeling and Huntington labs. She and Dewey owned and operated 5^th Ave. Coin Laundry through the 1970s, were co-owners of Ceredo Mortuary from 1980-1986, then founded and own Johnson Tiller Funeral Home in Wayne, through the present.

As a 7-year member of the Musical Arts Guild, Shirley sang Beethovens Ode to Joy with the Robert Shaw Orchestra and Choral which was performed in German as part of the Marshall Artist Series. In addition to singing, she was a talented accordion player and pianist. Additionally, she was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sororities for over 50 years, having held all offices and chaired all committees, most recently with the Lambda Master chapter. She was a past member of the Pea Ridge Womens Club, Wayne Womens Club, and past President of the Wayne County Inter-Club Council, volunteering over 20 years to the organization.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Dillon officiating. Burial will follow in Enon Cemetery, Salt Rock, W.Va.

Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

ANN MARIE STEELE PARSONS, 72, of Lavalette, W.Va. , entered into eternal life Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Cabell Huntington Hospital . She was born February 23, 1936 at Logan, W.Va., daughter of Louise Taylor Steele and Youngea V. Steele.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Taylor Steele; a son-in-law, Eddie Skeens; and a brother, William Mont Ville Steele. She is survived by her daughter Betty Lou Caruthers and her husband Robert Caruthers of Hurricane, W.Va., and her 99 year old father Elder Youngea V. Steele, who made his home with her.

Ann was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church, Lavalette and a member of Wayne Chapter No. 156, Order of the Eastern Star.Additional survivors include five brothers; Glenn Robert Steele of Clermont, Fla., Youngea V. Steele, Jr., of Sebring, Fla., James David Steele of Huntington, W.Va., Samuel J. Steele of Fort Gay, W.Va., and Carl W. Steele, of Wayne, W.Va.; nine sisters, Eloise Rinehart of Fort Myers, Fla., Jessie Loraine Williamson of Crown City, Oh; Betty Fay Williamson of Punta Gorda, Fla., Eulah Mae Duff of Columbus, Oh.; Arbra Della Blevins of Reynoldsburg, Oh.; Virgie Ruth Oshel of Huntington, Charlotte Louise Lucas of Prichard, W.Va., Wanda Lanette Watts of Wayne, and Naomi Arlene Blankenship of Wayne.

She is also survived by three grandsons, Shane Skeens and wife Angie of Huntington, Joshua Skeens and wife Julie of Culloden, W.Va., and Adam Skeens and wife Ashley of St. Albans, W.Va.; two great grandchildren, Christian Skeens and Evan Skeens, and expecting a great granddaughter in May.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Jerry Casteel officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

MACY MASHAE FRYE, infant daughter of Donella Adkins and Bruce Frye of Harts, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 14, 2009. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Margie Frye and grandfather, Oscar Adkins. In addition to her parents, survivors include one sister, Amber Thompson of Genoa, W.Va.; one brother, Dekoda Frye of Harts; grandfather, Willie Frye of Harts, and grandparents Donna and Kenneth Walker of East Lynn, W.Va.; and a host of family and loved ones.Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Andrew Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Browning Cemetery, Harts. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral on Friday.

LEAH CAROLYN KNIGHT, 65, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 13, 2009. She was born December 25, 1943 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Arthur and Muriel Talbert. Also preceding her in death was two sisters, Stella Ratcliff and Laura Mae Stephens, along with two brothers, Austin Talbert and Thomas Talbert.

Survivors include her husband of 34 years, 4 months, and 13 days, Gary Knight; one sister, Beulah Chapman and her husband Douglas; four brothers, Arthur Talbert Jr. and his wife Yvonne, Donald Talbert and Mikalene Smith, Charles Talbert and his wife Violet, and William Talbert and his wife Connie, all of Wayne; special canine companions, Rachel Kathleen Knight and Buster Brown Knight; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A Memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Dillon officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

JOHN SIGSBY MAYNARD, 84, of Huntington, W.Va. passed away Monday, January 12, 2009 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 8, 1925 in Wayne County, a son of the late Frank and Sada Finley Maynard. His wife, Neva Noftz Maynard of Toledo also preceded him in death, along with one sister, Vada Fay Flowers of Huntington, W.Va., and one brother Theeautry Maynard of Apple Grove, W.Va.

John graduated from Wayne High School, and served in the US Army during World War II. He retired from Schindler Elevator in Toledo, Ohio.He is survived by two sisters, Myrtle Dick of Gainesville, Fla., and Judy Beckett of Huntington; and three brothers, Walter Maynard of Perry Hall, Md., Eugene Maynard of Huntington, and Gary L. Maynard of Huntington.

Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Community Memorial Gardens with Rev. Ray Vance officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Huntington City Mission. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Maynard Family.

MRS. MARIE ADKINS, 69, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with her Lord Saturday, January 10, 2009. She was born September 4, 1939 in Newark, N.J., a daughter of the late Mario and Louise Senatore`. An infant sister also preceded her in death. Marie was a devoted wife, loving mother and talented artist.

She leaves behind her husband, James Adkins; three daughters, Lynn Mogle and her husband Clayton of Des Moines, IO, Karen Adkins of Wayne, W.Va., Leslie Rodes and her husband Jim of Huntington, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Dustin Mogle and Joshua Mogle, both of Des Moines, David Rodes and Christina Rodes, both of Huntington; and three great grandchildren, Payton Mogle, Connor Mogle, and Abbie Mogle, all of Des Moines. Also surviving are two brothers, Lewis Miller and Arthur Miller, both of N.J.; sister-in-law, Pearl Colegreco of Cliffside Park, N.J.; and lifelong friend and sister in spirit, Marie Dingess and her husband Sid of Toms River, N. J.

Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, at the Spurlock Cemetery, Wayne, with Pastor Mike Dillon officiating. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Adkins family.

MR. BILLY PORTER, 67, of Dunlow, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at the Emogene Dolin James Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va.

He was born June 15, 1941 in Wayne County, a son of the late Charlie and Martha Porter. Also preceding him in death were two sisters, Vada Wallace and Ethel Marcum, and two brothers, Carlos Porter and Virgil Workman.

Billy served in the US Army, 1^st Calavary during the Vietnam War, and previously worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad.He is survived by his wife, Linda Conley Porter; one son, Michael Porter and his wife Debbie of Hilliard, Oh; one daughter, Melinda Lucas and her husband Ronnie of Salt Rock, W.Va.; and three grandchildren, Michael H. Porter, Tyler W. Porter, and Jacob A. Lucas.

Also surviving are four brothers, Willis Porter of Pomeroy, Oh., Gus Porter of Dunlow, W.Va., Clifford Porter of Ft. Gay, W.Va., and Orville Porter of Columbus, Oh.; two sisters, Geneva Porter of Oh., and Dorothy Porter of N.C.; and many loving nieces, nephews, and special friends.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Ronnie Marcum officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

THELMA A. PRICE, 88, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 7, 2009. She was born January 10, 1920, a daughter of the late Fielden J. Ramey and Norma Price Ramey. Also preceding in death was her husband, George Jackson Price; seven brothers, Everett Wiley Ramey, Christian Ramey, Pete Ramey, Chester Ramey, James Ramey, Thomas Ramey, and Robert Ramey; and four sisters, Mary Ramey, Elsie Wagner, Esta Adkins, and Florida McCoy.

Thelma was a hard worker as a young lady doing such things as making parachutes for the US Military Services. She was also a factory worker, nurses aid, and caregiver for her family.Survivors include one sister, Alma Clark of Huntington four daughters, Helen Steele of Ft. Gay, W.Va. Judy Brown and her husband John of Dansville, Mich., Wanda Dennis and her husband Jim of Niceville, Fla., and Carolyn Root of Ashland, Ky.; four sons, Roy Price and his wife Cinda of Huntington, Sherman Price and his wife Gladys of Genoa, W.Va., Daniel Lee Price of Mich., and George Price Jr. of East Lynn, W.Va.; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; daughter-in-law Pamela Price of East Lynn; special friend Gayle Skeens; and a host of friends and family too numerous to mention.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Rev. E.S. Harper officiating. Burial will follow in the Lucian Miller Cemetery, East Lynn. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

MILDRED NADINE FINLEY, 82, of Waverly, Oh., formerly of Pecks Mill, W.Va., passed away Monday, January 5, 2009. She was born March 27, 1926 in Logan County, a daughter of the late Johnnie and Hattie White. Also preceding her in death were seven sisters: Lena Hall, Mable White, Rhoda Hamrich, Molly Jeffrey, Betty Adams, Atheline White, and Phyllis White; and two brothers, Orville White and Edgar White.

Survivors include her husband, Luther Finley of Waverly; one sister, Ernestine Akers of Lake, W.Va.; one daughter, Judy Manuse and husband John of Brunswick, Oh; two step-grandsons, several nieces and nephews, and friends and neighbors too numerous to mention.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, January 8, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Rocky Chafin officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

WILLARD S. DONAHOE, 71, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Friday, January 2, 2009 at St. Marys Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1937 in Wayne County, a son of the late Earl R. Donahoe and Sylvia Graham Donahoe. Willard served in the United States Air Force and was employed at Sugarwood Golf Club.

Survivors include one sister, Bertie Thompson of Lavalette; one brother, Kenneth Donoahoe and his wife Nancy of Wayne, W.Va., two nieces, Patsy Staley of Lavalette, and Linda Nolan of Parkersburg, W.Va.; and two nephews, Kenneth Donahoe, Jr. and Dale Booth. Also surviving are Jessie Smith of Kuwait Randy Smith of Ky., Dan Smith of Tex., and Jack Smith of Georgia, all whom he raised; and friends and neighbors too numerous to mention.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Minister Jim Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.