DIED - SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 ** HATTIE McCLELLAN, 79, of Pataskala, Ohio, formerly of Wayne County. She is survived by one sister, Edna Cyfers of Ranger. Burial September 5, 2003, Mountain Home Cemetery in Harts, WV. ************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 ** ANDY JUDE JR., 74, of Louisa, KY, widower of Ruby Jude. Burial September 3, 2003, Davis Cemetery, Naugatuck, W.Va. ************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 ** WALLACE OLIVER DILLON, 51, of Glenhayes, WV. He was born January 7, 1952, in West Virginia, a son of McCager and Pearl May Dillon. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Cleo Chafin and Kathy Perry; a half-brother, Okie Dillon, and a half-sister, Brook Beckett. Survivors include his wife, Paula Parsley Dillon; two sons, Christopher Dillon and Mark Dillon, both; one daughter, Shannon Dillon Davis and husband Mark; brothers and sisters, Tilda Doyle, Roy Dillon and Clem Dillon, Martha Sartin, Ruby Mitchell, Noah Dillon, Mary Bell Hensley, Julia Lester and Eliza Copley; half-brother, Herb Dillon, and a half-sister, Dora Marcum. Burial September 5, 2003, Parsley Cemetery at Marrowbone, WV. ************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 ** M . DAVID WALLS, 50, of Hamlin, WV. A son of the late James Franklin and Ollie Wheeler Walls. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Keith Walls. Survivors include his loving wife, Sandra Walls; two sons, David Lee Walls and fiance Jenny Ann White and Larry Workman; a daughter, Melissa Egnor and husband John; five brothers, Jimmie Roger Walls and wife Phillis, Orman Paul Walls, Delbert Allen Walls, Richard Gay Walls and wife Gwendolyn and Terry Douglas Walls and wife Sherry. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 ** HAZEL FIELDS, 74, of Ceredo, W.Va. Survived by two brothers, Robert Osburn and Franklin Osburn. Burial September 5, 2003, Maple Hill Cemetery in Kenova, WV. **************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 ** MR. ALBERT "BUD" KEESEE, JR., 51 of East Lynn, W.Va., born March 12th 1952, in Cabell County, WV. Bud was preceded in death by his father Albert Keesee. He leaves behind his mother, Florine Keesee; and one sister, Dorene Wroten; two brothers, Elroy and Daniel Cardwell; A memorial service will be held at a later date. ************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 ** JUANITA BLANCHE ADKINS. She was born September 29, 1937, in Logan, W.Va., to the late Marvin and Mary Etta Chafins Sexton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Eugene Adkins Sr., and three brothers. Juanita is survived by one son, Ralph Adkins Jr.; one daughter, Brenda Sue Adkins; one brother, Clarence Sexton Sr.; two sisters, Brenda LeMaster and Patty Parsons. Burial September 6, 2003, Rome Cemetery Proctorville, Ohio.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 ** ARDITH FRANCES SMITH, of Duham, N.C., formerly of Ashland, KY. She was born Nov. 1, 1922, in Hubbardstown, W.Va., the daughter of the late Edward and Lucretia Bellomy. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Homer Smith; a son, James David Smith; two brothers, Edward Bellomy Jr. and Howard Bellomy; and two sisters, Wilsie Fluty and Effie Baker. Mrs. Smith is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Crose and husband John. Burial September 9, 2003, Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 ** MABEL E. WALLS, 81, of Huntington, WV. She was born October 3, 1921, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Osa Mooney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Walls. Survivors include one son, John David Walls; one brother, Bill Mooney; one sister, Edith Earl. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova, WV at a later date. **************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 5, 2003 ** ROXIE J. FERGUSON, 102, of Branchland, W.Va. She was born June 19, 1901, on Four Mile, Branchland, W.Va., a daughter of the late Agusta and Mary Etta Petite Clay. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Algie Ferguson. She is survived by seven children, Alvie Ferguson, Carl Ferguson and Opal Vance, Donald Ferguson, Bobby Ferguson and Charlie Ferguson, and Archie Ferguson. Burial Sept. 8, 2003,Watson Cemetery, Branchland, WV. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 6, 2003 ** JUNE ROBINSON, 75, of Wayne, W.Va. She was born Aug. 24, 1928, in Ferguson, W.Va., a daughter of the late A.H. Napier and Dollie Maynard Napier. Her husband, Roy Robinson, also preceded her in death, along with her son, Dale Robinson; and two brothers, Coy and Garland Napier. Survivors include two daughters, Sue Napier and husband James, and Joy Ferguson and husband Alvis. Burial Sept. 8, 2003, Justice Cemetery.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 6, 2003 ** ALVIS WALKER, 82, of Wayne, W.Va., He was born Dec. 25, 1920, in Genoa, W.Va., a son of the late Bill and Sarah Thompson Walker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Fields Walker; an infant daughter, Kathy Walker; five sisters, Nellie Thompson, Gladys Clark, Viola Smith, Ruth Pauley and Betty Ammons; and two brothers, Ercel Walker and Henry Walker. Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Lester and special friend, Brent, and Connie Hardwick; a son, Alvis Michael Walker. Burial Sept. 9, 2003, Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 6, 2003 ** VELVIE BURKE MARSH, 86, of Omar, WV. She was born December 2, 1918, at Wilsondale, WV, a daughter of the late Greenville and Georgia Evans. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Everette Burke; her second husband, Wesley (Brownie) Marsh; her son, Cebert Burke; her grandson, Michael Burke; four brothers, Annason Evans, Edgar Evans, Robert Evans and Garland Evans, and one sister, Wealthy Manis. Survivors include one daughter, Virginia (Clayton) Browning; one son, Evert (Yolanda) Burke; Burial September 9, 2003, in Hatfield Cemetery at Sharon Heights.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 6, 2003 ** FRANKLIN D. CRUM, 70, of Louisa, KY, widower of Linda Dutton Crum, died Burial September 9, 2003, in Shannon Cemetery, Louisa, KY. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 7, 2003 ** BURNS CONLEY, 82, of Fort Gay,WV. He was born April 23, 1921, in Prestonsburg, Ky., a son of the late Richard Conley and Ora Wells Conley. Survivors include his wife, Faye Maynard Conley; one sister, Patricia Henson. Burial, September 9, 2003 Lynch Cemetery in Salt Petre, WV. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 7, 2003 ** CRAIG S. ROSS, 37. He was born October 10, 1965, at South Williamson, Ky. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, E.D. and Ina Bunn of Wayne, W.Va., and paternal grandparents, the Rev. Paul and Pearl Ross. He is survived by his parents, Paul D. Ross Sr. and Joanne Bunn Ross; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul D. Ross Jr. and Sandy Ross; one half sister and her husband, Paula and Jessie Register. Burial September 10, 2003, Forest Hills Memory Gardens, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Va. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 ** ROGER DALE BRUMFIELD, 52, of Genoa, WV. He was born August 25, 1951, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Leroy and and Millietta Napier Brumfield. Survivors include two daughters, Stacey Adale Brumfield and Sara Jane Brumfield; two sons, Scott Leroy Brumfield and wife Tammy and Stuart Paul Brumfield and wife Kristy; his children’s mother, Polly Ramsey Mays; his mother and stepfather, Ed and Sylvia Gould of Virginia. Burial September 11, 2003, Community Memorial Gardens in Wayne, WV. **************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 ** EDWIN F. "EDDIE" WALTERS, 75, of Kenova, W.Va. He was born March 19, 1928, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Morris and Virgie Nash Walters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mabel Walters and Ermalee Walters Henry. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Jean Rutherford Walters; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Debora Walters, Daniel and Lyna Walters; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Jay Isaacs, Ruth and Greg Partin. Burial September 12, 2003, Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 ** NEVELL ADAMS, 81, of Louisa, mother of James Bartley of Ashland, Burial September 13, 2003, Yatesville Cemetery, Louisa, KY.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 ** RUBY JEWELL BAKER, 84, of Huntington, WV, formerly of West Hamlin, WV.  She was born Aug. 30, 1919, in Lincoln County, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie C. Baker. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Ancel Patton; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Elaine Baker and Paul and Hilda Baker; one sister, Mary Vance. Burial Sept. 15, 2003, Green Valley Cemetery.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 ** MARY MARCUM ALLEN, 77 years old of Crum, WV. Born January 1, 1926 of Jenny’s Creek, WV, the daughter of Lacy Marcum and Millie Perry Marcum. Mary married Willis Allen Sept. 16, 1944. Mary’s survivors are her husband of 59 years; her sons Bobby, Michael and Larry Allen; her daughter, Millie Allen King. Her brothers are Willie Marcum, Boyd Marcum and Harry Lee (Buck) Marcum. Her sisters are Nancy and Pauline. Two sons preceded her in death, Ervin and David Allen. Burial Sept. 14, 2003.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 ** ANNA SUE FRAZIER SAVITZ, 60, of Wayne, WV. She was born July 12, 1943, in Stiltner, WV, a daughter of the late Calaway and Stella Adkins Frazier. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Joshua F. Frazier, John H. Frazier, James T. Frazier and Robert G. Frazier, and two infant twin brothers. Survivors include two sisters and one brother-in-law, Verla Mae Merritt, and Daisy Kay and Jim Lambert; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Glen C. and Donna Frazier and Charles E. Frazier; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Lynn C. and Nancy Savitz, Christopher D. and Lisa Savitz, and Robert J. Savitz. Bural September 14, 2003, Sanders Cemetery at Beech Fork.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 ** RETHEL WATTS, 78, of Wayne, W.Va. She was born June 24, 1925, in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Ezra and Nora Sansom Lester. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Watts; one sister, Eunice Adkins and one brother, Raven Lester. She is survived by three sons and one daughter-in-law, Billy Joe and Tracy Damron, Dennis Watts and Rickie L. Watts; seven daughters and sons-in-law, Freda May Jenkins, Letia Gay Plybon, Sue and David Mullins, Nora Linda and Edgar Plybon, Brenda and Gary Adkins, Cheryl Naundra and Jerry Waugh and Sonja and Richard McKenzie; five sisters, Zeda Adkins and Beulah Hammond, Lovie Ferguson and Dottie Goodman, and Phyllis Burns; one brother, Ranson Lester. Burial September 14, 2003, Bowen Cemetery.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 12, 2003 ** BRIAN W. WILSON, 36, of Huntington. He was born April 8, 1967, in Ironton, Ohio, a son of Trinnia Martin Carroll and the late Dewey Wilson. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Juanita Dingess Wilson; one son and three daughters, Glenn Wilson, Mary E. Wilson, Deanna E. Wilson and Ashley N. Wilson; a brother and sister-in-law, Rusty and Tammy Wilson; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Angie Wilson and Rhonda and Chad Bridges; grandmother, Clara Wilson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Phil and Wanda Dingess. Burial September 19, 2003, White Chapel Memorial Gardens. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 12, 2003 ** DAVID THOMPSON, 73, of Crum, WV. He was born May 30, 1930, at Mill Creek, WV, a son of the late Boyd Thompson and Ollie Jarrells Thompson. Survivors include two sons, David Lee Thompson and Theodore Thompson; one daughter, Lora; one sister, Ethel Williams. Burial September 15, 2003, Thompson Cemetery at Vinson Branch. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 12, 2003 ** HERSHEL EARL "BIG DADDY" CRUM Sr., 80, of the 800 block of George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake, VA, in General Hospital. Born in Crum, W.Va. Survivors include his wife, Juanita S. Crum; two daughters, Sherry L. West and husband Ronald M. and Betty Rupe and husband Roger; two sons, Joseph Crum and fiancee Kim and Hershel Crum Jr.; daughter-in-law, Marie Rowe Crum; sister, Memphra Keeley; eight grandchildren, Hershel E. Crum Ill, Geoffrey J. Wilson, David R. Crum, Joseph Crum, Joanna M. Rupe, Casey M. Holleman, Joshua M. Rupe and Andrew Crum. Burial September 15, 2003 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with military honors. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 13, 2003 ** GORDON RAMEY, 63, of Wayne, W.Va., formerly of Kiahsville, WV. He was born Oct. 13, 1939, in Wayne County, a son of the late James H. and Erma Maynard Ramey. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Clovis Ramey, Minuard Ramey and Tim Finley; and two sisters, Carolene Ramey and Mabel Queen. Survivors include two daughters, Shirl A. Whisman and Kathy A. Simmons; two sons, Gordon Ramey II and James G. Ramey with the U.S. Army in Germany; two brothers, Douglas Ramey and Bryce Ramey; eight sisters, Joy A. Burgess, Myra Lewis, Brenda Lycans and husband, Ernie, Freda M. Crockett and Irene Finley, Ruby Marcum, Olive Thacker and Lucinda Dyer. Burial September 15, 2003, Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 13, 2003 ** MICHAEL EDWARD WELLMAN, 36, of Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, W.Va., Preceded in death by his father Herman. Mr. Wellman was born Oct. 13, 1966, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Herman Wellman and his mother, Martha Adkins Wellman. Mr. Wellman is survived by his loving wife, Shari Lemons Wellman; a son, Casey Jamison Wellman, and a daughter, Torie Madison Wellman; and one sister, Gerrie Lynn Wellman Smith. He also left behind his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Kay and Jim Lemons. Burial Sept. 17, 2003, Bean Cemetery, Prichard, W.Va. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 ** CURTIS DENVER RAY, 74, of Huntington, W.Va. He was born July 25, 1929, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Golden and Emma Fay Smith Ray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jerralee Puckett Ray, to whom he was married for 44 years. He is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Barbara and Samuel Holcomb and Meredith Ray; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Kevin and Paula Ray, and David and Beth Ray, and Greg Ray. Burial September 18, 2003, Docks Creek Cemetery, Maple Hill section.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 ** NAOMI BRUNTY, 57, of Branchland, WV, wife of Dallas Brunty. Burial September 18, 2003, Ferrell Cemetery, Branchland, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 ** Rev. FRANK BILLUPS McKINSTER, 94, of Wayne, W.Va. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Pyles McKinster; two sons, Charles A. McKinster and wife Patricia and Col. Lowell McKinster and wife Linda; Rev. McKinster was born December 21, 1908, a son of the late Jesse Hopkins McKinster and Nannie Billups McKinster. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Zelma Hanley McKinster and five brothers and sisters, Afy Lee Parsons, Martin Valca McKinster, Grace Lycans Perry, Robert McDonald McKinster and Heloise Littleton. Burial September 19, 2003, Billups Gap Cemetery, Ft. Gay, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 ** PAUL ELDON DIAMOND, 67, of Louisa, Ky. He was born April 11, 1936, in Blaine, Ky., a son of the late Miles Diamond and Mollie Young Diamond. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Elmer Diamond. Survivors include his wife, Irene Moore Diamond; one stepdaughter, Wanda Hazlette and her husband Charles of Louisa; two stepsons, Gary Lyons and Gerald Lyons and his wife Jenny, all of Louisa; one sister, Elva Jobe and her husband Junior. Burial September 18, 2003, Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa, KY.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 ** EVELYN MARIE PAGE PENLEY, 82, of Huntington, WV. She was born January 22, 1921, in Chicago, Ill., a daughter of the late Colson Page and Vernocia Gentlemen Jervis Page. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce B. Penley, in 1985, and a daughter, Marie Louise "Mary Lou" Penley. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Copley and her husband Calvin "Sonny"; two sons, Bruce W. Penley and wife Brenda and Louis Penley. Burial September 18, 2003, Copley Cemetery at Anderson in Crum, WV. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 ** MABEL M. DAMRON, 86, of Fort Gay, WV. She was born February 28, 1917, in Radnor, WV, a daughter of the late Freelin Robertson and Frances Perry Robertson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willard Damron, in 1966. Survivors include two daughters, Clarice Thompson, and Geri Ferguson; three sons, Keith Damron and Dennis Damron and Bill Damon; two sisters, Ida McQuaid and Litta Robertson; one brother, Freelin Robertson; a special son-in-law, Pete Robinette. Burial September 19, 2003, Damron Family Cemetery in Fort Gay, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 ** SARAH ALICE DUFFEY, 81, of Salem, Va., formerly of Kenova, W.Va. She was born December 24, 1921, in Kenova, WV, a daughter of the late Henry Edgar and Sadie Patterson Duffey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. She is survived by one brother, Ed Richard Duffey. Burial September 20, 2003, Crescent Hill Cemetery in Ceredo, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 ** WILLIAM A. ROY, SR., 58, of Kenova, W.Va. Survivors include his wife, Joy L. Roy; a son, William T. Roy; two daughters, Melissa Roy of Kenova and Melanie Aylsworth; mother-in-law, Bettielu Frew. Memorial services held September 19, 2003 at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 ** WILLARD F. "The Hawk" HARRISON, 68 of Huntington, WV. He was born October 19, 1934, in Huntington a son of the late Homer Eugene and Leora Isabelle Smith Harrison. Survivors include a brother, Merrille E. Harrison . Burial September 20, 2003, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 ** REV. HANLEY OZELL PINSON, 81, of Blanchester, Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Cyrus Pinson; three children, Carol McGinnis and her husband Tom, Stephen Pinson and John Mark Pinsn; sister, Helen Jo Wetherbee. Burial September 23, 2003, Graceland Memorial Gardens. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 ** MILLIE SAMMONS, 91, of Louisa, KY, widow of Lawrence Sammons. Burial in Wallace Cemetery, Louisa, KY. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 ** JAMIE RAY ROBERTSON, 20, of Mill Creek Road, Fort Gay, WV. He was born October 31, 1982, in Huntington, WV, a son of James Roy Robertson of Huntington and Rosa Lee Jackson Sartin of Fort Gay. Additional survivors include one son, Christopher Ray Jervis; maternal grandmother, Kay McCloud; paternal grandfather, David Jackson, and stepgrandfather, Jack McCloud. Burial September 23, 2003, Robertson Cemetery at Spruce. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 ** HESSIE HOSKINSON, 81, of Kenova, WV. Burial September 22, 2003, Curry Chapel Cemetery, Milton, W.Va. **************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 ** HENRY M. WILSON SR., 87, of Kenova, WV. He was born June 25, 1916, in Wayne County, W.Va., a son of the late Howard and Doshie Walker Wilson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Elliott Wilson; four brothers; and one sister. He is survived by four sons, Dudley Wilson, and Henry Wilson Jr., Brian Wilson and Ray Webb; two daughters, Doshia Dixon and Ada Kirk. Burial Sept. 22, 2003, Dock’s Creek Cemetery.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 ** LESLIE DWAYNE DAVIS SR., 45, of Wayne, WV. He was born November 19, 1957, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Argy Thomas Davis Sr. and Lula Mae Davis. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Argy Thomas Davis Jr. Survivors include two sons, Leslie Dwayne "Bubba" Davis Jr., and Kenny Ray Davis; a daughter, Ashley Ann Davis; three brothers, Raymond and Letha Davis, Jimmy and Gussie Davis and Charlie Davis; three sisters, Carol Davis, Dee Davis and Essive and Randy Vaughn. Burial September 22, 2003, Community Memorial Gardens in Wayne, WV. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 ** MR. GLEN HAROLD STILTNER, 70, of Proctorville, Ohio. Glen was born June 15, 1933, in Logan County, W.Va., son of the late Hawkins and Ruth Dyer Stiltner. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Mary Elizabeth Hodge Stiltner; one son and daughter-in-law, Harry Brian and Cynthia Stiltner; one daughter and son-in-law, Dru Ann and Chris Mays; two brothers, George Stiltner and wife Shirley and John Stiltner; sister-in-law, Gayle Phillips. Burial Sept. 23, 2003, Proctorville-Rome Cemetery.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 20, 2003 ** PATSY CHAFIN, 72, of Martin County, Ky. She was born on December 27, 1930, in Mingo County, WV, a daughter of the late Chris and Minervia Mullett Mann.She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Chafin; one infant daughter, one brother and one sister. Survivors include four sons, Doug Chafin and wife Diana, Gary Neil Chafin and wife Donna, Wayne Chafin and wife Angie and Christopher Ance Chafin; six brothers, Bill Man, Roger Mann and Lloyd Mann, Bobby Mann, Chris Mann Jr. and Ed Mann; two sisters, Margaret Francis and Joyce Francis. Burial September 23, 2003, Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher, WV. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 20, 2003 ** DORSEL STEELE, 84, of Red Jacket, WV. He was born on June 14, 1919, in Wayne County, WV, a son of the late Shayde and Recca Willis Steele. He was also preceded in death by one son, Ronald Steele, and one brother, Elmer Steele. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Daisy Simpkins Steele; one son, Jim Steele and wife Amy; two brothers, Shayde Steele Jr., and Gary Steele and wife Loretta, and three sisters, Pauline Parks and husband Walter, Marie Daugherty and husband Ralph, and Evelyn Dean and husband Sherlock. Burial, September 22, 2003, Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Maher, WV. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 ** LIZA CROCKETT FRY, 96, of Huntington, formerly of Wayne, WV. She was born May 19, 1907 in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Henry and Victoria Stevens Crockett. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Taylor Fry, a grandson, James Taylor Fry, four brothers and two sisters. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ernestine and Carroll Adkins; seven sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis C. and Janet Fry, Howard C. and Mildred Fry, James H. and Helen, Herman G. and Maxine Fry, Abb B. and Carol Fry, Jennings W. and Sondra Fry and Arnold H. Fry. Burial Sept. 26, 2003, Community Gardens, Wayne, WV. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 ** BARBARA MARCUM KETCHUM, 73. Barbara was born in Dunlow, W.Va., on December 29, 1929. Barbara is survived by her husband, Bill "Coach" Ketchum; son, Mike (Belinda) Ketchum; daughter, Kathy (Dan) Herbst; son, Franky Ketchum; daughter, Jamie Ketchum; brother, Russell (Juanita) Marcum. She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Memorial services held September 26, 2003, at Merritt Island. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 ** EDNA OSBORNE CYFERS of Ranger, W.Va. She was born August 31, 1921, at Trough Fork, Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Taylor and Bell Osborne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Cyfers; brothers Harvey Osborne, Thomas Osborne and Edgar Osborne; and sisters Polly Ann Cyfers and Hattie McClellan. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Janie Bell and Jesse Owens, Bertha and Doug Ramey, and Hattie Ann and the late Harold Connors, Ohio; sons and daughter-in-law, Taylor and Annabel Cyfers, and Audley Otto Cyfers; sisters Relma McClellan, Melissa Adkins and Marie Stewart; and brothers Monroe Osborne and Taylor Osborne Jr. Burial September 25, 2003, Mountain Home Cemetery, Harts, W.Va. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 ** GLADYS BURGESS, 78, of Ranger, W.Va. She was born May 25, 1925, in Lincoln County, a daughter of the late Clyde and Lola Dean Dyer. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, LaDonna. She is survived by her husband, Frank Burgess; daughter Theresa Marcum; son Roger Dyer; sisters Odessa Cabell and Virginia Parsons and Millie Ross; brothers Burnie Dyer and Odell Dyer, both and Chester Dyer. Burial September 26, 2003, Warrick Cemetery, Branchland, W.Va. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 ** EVELYN C. "LYNN" LAWRENCE, 78, of South Point, Ohio. She was born March 20, 1925, in Crum, WV, a daughter of the late John and Lorena Parsley Marcum. She was also preceded in death by one stepson, Kie Lee Lawrence, and one grandson, Jeffery Carver. Survivors include her loving husband, Kie Lawrence Jr.; one daughter, Cheryl McCaig; one stepdaughter, Lana Conners; four brothers, W.J. "Bill" Marcum, Glen Marcum, David Marcum and Bruce Marcum and five sisters and their spouses, Doris C. "Katie" Meade, Virginia "Boots" and Leonard Daloia, Lucille and Clifton Ray, Barbara and Lawrence Pauley and Rita and John Hereford. Burial September 25, 2003, Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point, Ohio.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 ** DONALD WELLS SR., 76, of Louisa, KY, husband of Edith Wells. Burial September 26, 2003, Yatesville Memorial Gardens, Louisa, KY. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 ** LEOTA FAYE LESTER, 80, of Huntington, W.Va. She was born October 24, 1922, in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lonnie and Lillie Napier Lester. She is survived by her sister, Loretta Grant and a nephew and his wife, Timothy and Jill Grant. Burial September 25, 2003, Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, W.Va. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 ** LOLA R. JONES, 94, of Huntington, WV, widow of Bernie Jones. She was born December 26, 1908 in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Albert and Virgie Muncy Ross. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, William G. Jones; a granddaughter, Diana K. Jones; four brothers, Ezra, Sam, George and Jack Ross; two sisters, Ella Spradling and Della Napier; a special son-in-law, Norbert Lawrence and a special daughter-in-law, Marchetta R. Jones. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Lawrence and Patti Ronk; three sisters, Opal Fuller, Alberta Gilpin and Dorothy Johnson. Burial September 28, 2003, Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 ** WILLIAM S. WOODS, 82, of Ceredo, WV. He was born May 2, 1921 in Ceredo, WV, a son of the late Walter S. and Elizabeth Crabtree Woods. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Ray Woods and Donald B. Woods. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Chester A. and Clara Ellen Woods; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Anna Mae Crisman and Faye and Clay Penny; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Woods and Eula Woods. Burial September 26, 2003 Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 ** JAMES ARNOLD "YOGI BEAR" HANNAH, 78, of Crum, WV. He was born August 9, 1925, in Logan, WV, a son of the late Mark Hannah Sr. and Edna Davis Hannah. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hollie Sperry Hannah, and two brothers, Howard Bethel Hannah and Billy Ray Hannah. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Jane Romans, Ruth Ann Salmons and Joyce Marie Carley; three sons, Donald Hannah, Ernest Ray Hannah and James Russell Hannah; four brothers, Sam, William and Clifford Hannah and Mark Hannah Jr.; five sisters, Beatrice Baisden, Flora Davis and Nelma Newsome, Norma Sartin and Margie Brewer. Burial September 28, 2003, Webb Community Cemetery at Web, WV. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 ** TRINIA ELAINE WATTS EAVES, 28. She was born September 9, 1975, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Jackie and Barbara Thompson Watts. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Jack Watts, and her maternal grandfather, Arthur Thompson. She is survived by her husband, Danny Eaves; one son, Danny Layne Eaves at home; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Conita and Dwayne Ferguson and Arnicia and Ronnie Frye; paternal grandmother, Ethel Watts; maternal grandmother, Joyce Edwards, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Joyce and Stanton Eaves. Burial September 29, 2003, Cornmunity Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 ** ANNA HARLESS BRADSHAW. She was born in Wayne County, W.Va., on Oct. 12, 1915, to Thelma and Lonnie Harless, now deceased. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl L. Bradshaw; brothers, Des Edward and Ancil Harless; and sister, Lucille Harless. Surviving are her daughter, D. Emogene Trapp; sisters, Dorothy Gilkerson and Elfreda Harless; son, Homer Harless; sisters-in-law, Pearl Pratt and Opal Bradshaw. Burial September 30, 2003, Kingwood Cemetery.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 1, 2003 ** ERNESTINE TABOR JONES, 92, of Lavalette, W.Va. She was born Feb. 28, 1911, in East Lynn, WV, a daughter of the late Frank G. and Elizabeth McGuffin "Mack" Taylor Tabor. She is survived by a special nephew, Stanley Jones. Burial Sept. 30, 2003, Jones Cemetery, East Lynn, WV.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 27, 2003 ** HELEN SALVERS GILLES GUTIERREZ, 61, of Portage, Ind. She was born August 2, 1942, in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Homer D. Salyers and Ella Marie Phillips Salyers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Gilles and David Gutierrez; two Sons, Donald Richard and Larry Jason Gilles, and two brothers, Joseph Lee and Dennis Franklin Salyers. Survivors include two sons, Michael Gutierrez and his wife Linda, and Mark Gilles; two daughters, Cheryl Gilles-Schouten and her huband Michael and Laura Lilovich and husband Greg of Hobart; two brothers, Donald H. Salyers and wife Delores and Donnie Burt Salyers and wife Ethel; one sister, Joan Rodriguez and husband Sal. Burial October 2, 2003, Willow Creek Cemetery in Portage.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 ** NANNIE MOORE SHORT, 95, of Louisa, Ky. She was born October 21, 1907, in Mattie, Ky., a daughter of the late H.K. and Delilah Jordan Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, W.R. "Bill" Short; a daughter, Doris Louise Short Lakin; and a son, Billy Franklin Short. Survivors include two daughters, Gloria Gee Short Billups (James) and Carole Short Yetter (Edson); a son-in-law, Lawrence F. "Blackie" Lakin (Mary Lou); and a daughter-in-law, Treva Carol Watts Short. Burial October 1, 2003, Greenlawn Cemetery.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 ** BRENDA A. DILLMAN, formerly Brenda A. McCloud, 52, of Statesville, N.C., formerly of Huntington, W.Va.; wife of Everett L. Dillman for 23 years. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Trudy D. Sellards and Karen S. McCloud; her parents, Rosalie and Paul McCloud. She is survived by a sister, Edra E. Phillips; two brothers, Kevin D. McCloud, and Paul E. McCloud; three sons, Jeremy J. Williamson, C. Scott Williamson, Everett L. Dillman Jr.; three daughters, Teresa L. Dillman, Tina G. Dillman and Crystal D. Sergent. Memorial service held October 1, 2003. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 ** DONALD VANHORN, 68, of Louisa, KY, husband of Gladys Vanhorn. Burial October 1, 2003, Fraley and Vanhorn Cemetery, Little Catt, KY.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 ** MRS. NANCY ELLEN BURGESS BRUMFIELD, 79, of Gilbert, WV. She was born April 19, 1924, in Wayne, WV, a dauhter of the late George and Eva Maynard Burgess. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, John Burgess, Jessie Burgess and Arlo Burgess; one sister, Naomi Moss, and one sister-in-law, Gladys Burgess. Survivors include her husband, Conn Brumfield; one sister and brother-in-law, Ernie and John Sova; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Boyd and Naomi Burgess and Verlin and Jackie Burgess, Earl and Frances Burgess and Frank Burgess; one daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Floyd Ratliff. Burial October 2, 2003, Jones Cemetery at East Lynn, WV. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 ** FORREST ROSS, 76, of Huntington, W.Va. He was born September 23, 1927 in East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late Evermint and Caroline Osburn Ross. A grandson, Todd Matthew Henderson also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Lois Simpkins Ross; a daughter, Brenda Henderson; a brother, Earl Ross and wife, Opal. Burial October 2, 2003, Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 ** RICHARD A. BROMLEY, 96, of Huntington, WV. He was born January 30, 1907 in Louisa, Ky., a son of the late C.B. and Telia Vaughan Bromley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Sue Bromley. Survivors include his wife, Myrtie Wellman Bromley; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Thelma Wellman and Bill and Carmellia Wellman. Burial October 3, 2003, Spring Valley Memory Gardens. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 ** OTTIE MAE BUCHANAN PERDUE, 86, of Wayne, W.Va. She was born April 21, 1917 at Beckley, W.Va., a daughter of the late Mary J. Starr. Burial October 2, 2003, White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 ** MARGARET HELEN WRIGHT, 88, of Huntington, WV. She was born April 18, 1915 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Elba and Floy Frizzel Adkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Fredrick Wright and four brothers. She is survived by two daughters, Janice Schoenlein and Alfreda Graham; one son and daughter-in-law, Duane A. and Deborah Wright. Burial October 4, 2003, White Chapel Memorial Gardens. *************************************************************************************************
DIED - SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 ** JOHN S. TAYLOR, 30, of New Washington, Ohio, formerly of Huntington, WV. He was born May 1, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio a son of Millie Jane Smith of Huntington and the late Raymond Ralph Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his grandfathers, Hayden Parsley and Jack Smith. Survivors include his stepfather, Tom Curry; one daughter, Erin Taylor; a stepson, Ethan Donaldson; his children’s mother, Renee Pitney; his fiancee, Lisa Nedolast; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Paula Tina Conley, Michelle and James Watkeys and Kimberly and Gene Conley; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Richard and Kimberly Taylor, Robert and Lisa Taylor and Hayden Taylor; grandmothers, Polly Parsley and Edith Smith. Burial October 4, 2003, Ridgelawn Memorial Park.
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DIED - SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 ** ROBERT J. FRASHER, 45, of Kenova, WV. He was born June 2, 1958, in Huntington, WV, a son of Bobby Joe Frasher of Fort Gay and Marilyn Dixon Frasher of Wayne. He is also survived by tree sons, Robert Shane Frasher and Brandon and Brent Frasher; one sister, Sas Caudill; one brother, Timothy Wayne Frasher; maternal grandmother, Inez Dixon. Burial October 3, 2003, Browning Cemetery, Huntington, WV

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