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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 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. preceded in Burial will follow at the Maynard went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 18, 2010. He was 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 went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2010. She was 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 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 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 Burial will follow in the Browning Vaughan 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 Burial will follow in the Crockett went to be with the Lord Friday, November 19, 2010 at the VA Regional Medical Center after enduring a prolonged illness. He was 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 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 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 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 went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 4, 2010. He was Cemetery. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bradshaw family.
LEROY MONROE "Jimbo" RAMEY, JR., 30, of Branchland, W.Va., 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 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, preceded in Burial will follow at the Watts preceded in Burial will follow at the Watson preceded in Burial will follow at the Jones went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the Imogene Dolin Hospice House of Huntington. He was preceded in preceded in 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., 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 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. She was preceded in Burial will follow at the Robertson-Cyrus preceded in preceded in Burial will follow in the Watson went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 19, 2010. 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 went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2010, at his residence. John was preceded in went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 12, 2010. She was 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 preceded in Burial followed at the Stephens went to be with the Lord Monday, August 9, 2010. He was 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 Burial will follow in the Davis went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was 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., 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., preceded in Burial will follow in the Hughes and Carter Family went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 5, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was preceded in Burial will follow at the Morrison 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. preceded in 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 Burial will follow at the Bowen Burial will follow at the Vaughn Mills went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 3, 2010. 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 preceded in Burial will follow at the Webb Family preceded in Burial will follow at the Berry 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 went to be with the Lord Friday, May 7, 2010. He was 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 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. Burial will follow in the Beckett Family went to be with the Lord Friday, April 30, 2010. She was 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 preceded in Burial will follow in the Greasy Ridge preceded in Burial will follow at Parsons 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. 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 preceded in 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., went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 8, 2010. She was 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 went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2010, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, KY. He was preceded in Burial will follow at the Williams Family went to be with the Lord Friday, April 2, 2010. preceded in 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., preceded in 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 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 Funeral service will be conducted 12 noon Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Epling went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 23, 2010. She was 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 went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 27, 2010. She was 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 preceded in Burial will follow at the William Perry 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 went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 30, 2010. She was 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 went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was Burial will follow at the Napier went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 18, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was preceded in Burial will follow at the Skeens preceded in Burial will follow at the Stephens passed away, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was Burial will follow at Charlotte Queen 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, preceded in Burial will follow in the Stephenson Family preceded 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 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., preceded in went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 20, 2009, at home. She was preceded in Burial will follow at the Wade-Adkins death of his mother, he, at 12 years of age, helped raise his younger brothers, including the baby. Arthur preceded in Entombment will follow at Oak Ridge Chapel went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House of Huntington. He was 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 went to be with the Lord Friday, December 11, 2009 at home. He was 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 went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Cabell Huntington Hospital . She was 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 Burial will follow in the Thompson Crabtree went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 19, 2009. She was Burial will follow in the Clay Parsons went to be with the Lord Friday, November 14, 2009. He was 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 went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Twin Maples Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 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 went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Vicy was Burial will follow in the Brooks Family Cemetery, Grafton, W.Va. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
SAMPSON BLANKENSHIP, 80, of Wayne, W.Va., 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 went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at her residence. She was 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 went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 3, 2009. She was 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 went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 29, 2009. She was 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.
Burial will follow in the Stephens went to be with the Lord Monday, September 28, 2009. He was 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 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 preceded in 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 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 Burial will follow in the Sheppard, Kinser, Meeks 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 went to be with the Lord Friday, September 18, 2009. He was 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 went to be with the Lord Friday, September 11, 2009, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was 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 Tecumseh, 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., 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 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.
