WAYNE COUNTY OBITUARIES
NOVEMBER, 1998
DIED - Nov. 1, 1998 ** DENNIE EARL NELSON, 60, of Wayne, W. Va., at the home of his brother Donald
Nelson. Born Feb. 3, 1938 in Huntington, W. Va., a son of the late Edgar and Helen (Vance)
Nelson. Preceded in death by one brother, Denfert Nelson. Survivors include three sons and
one daughter-in-law, Dennie Earl Nelson, Jr., Ronald Lee Nelson, and Edgar
"Eddie" and Rhonda Nelson; one daughter Chrie Denise Nichols; one sister, Verlie
Nelson; one brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Hilda Nelson. Burial Nov. 3, 1998 in
Mt.Vernon Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 1, 1998 ** MRS. EDNA
MAE TERRY SMITH, 74, of Kenova, W. Va., at St.
Mary’s Hospital. Born Jul. 16, 1924 at Kenova, W. Va., a daughter of the late James
and Dula (Power) Terry. Preceded in death by one brother, James Terry. Survivors include
her husband, James T. Smith; three sons, James T. Smith, Jr., Terry
L. Smith and David D. Smith; one sister, Edith Terry. Burial Nov. 4, 1998 in Hillcrest
Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 1, 1998 ** BETTE
LOIS STEELE-WHITT, in Bradenton, FL. Born Jan.
3, 1925 in Wayne County, W. Va., a daughter of the late Charles E. Steele and Ludy
(Robinson) Steele. Preceded in death by two brothers, Charles K. Steele and William D.
Steele; one sister, Virginia R. Thacker. Survivors include two daughters,
Gwendolyn S. Sousa and Sherry D. Craft; one son, Charles M. Whitt; one sister, Bertha M.
Dodd. Burial Nov. 7, 1998 in Dixon Cemetery, Ashland, KY.
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DIED - Nov. 2, 1998 ** MR.
JENNINGS ROSS, 82, of Huntington, W. Va., in
Mariner Health Care Center. Born May 16, 1916 in Huntington, W. Va., a son of the late
Parker and Auta Lee (Fraley) Ross. Preceded in death by his wife, Verla (McComas) Ross,
four brothers and one sister. Survivors include one son, Charles Russell Ross; one
daughter, Nancy Sue Hauer. Burial Nov. 6, 1998 in Woodmere Memorial Park.
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DIED - Nov. 2, 1998 ** MR. IRA
J. NAPIER, 74, of Dunlow, W. Va. at his home.
Born May 2, 1924 at Ferguson, W. Va., a son of the late Boyd and Palina (Mayanrd) Napier.
Preceded in death by one daughter, Opal Marie Napier; three sisters, Mertle Napier, Ada
Scott and Gaytheal McComas; four brothers, Frank, Tennis, Dallas and
Zennis Napier. Survivors include his former wsife, Dorothy Watts Napier May; three
daughters, Janie Ferguson and her husband Clifton, Mary Mae Parsons and her husband John,
and Evelyn May and her husband Raymond; one son, Ira Napier and his wife Donna; one
sistrer, Elizabeth Napier; one brother, Alvie Napier. Burial Nov.
4, 1998 in Cox Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 3, 1998 ** MRS. LOIS
W. GALLOWAY, 73, of Kenova, W. Va. , at her
home. Born Aug. 20, 1925 at Deering, W. Va., a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth
(Mottesheard) Williams. Preceded in death by her husband, William H. Galloway, Sr.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William H., Jr. and Dixie Galloway; one
daughter and son-in-law, Danese and Danny Campbell. Burial Nov. 5, 1998 in Hillcrest
Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 3, 1998 ** LILLY
ETHEL MUSIC, 76, of Huntington, W. Va., in
Cabell Huntingotn Hospital. Born Dec. 8, 1921 in Huntington, W. Va. , a daughter of the
late Jesse and Mable (Runyon) dkins. Preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Music; one
sister, Lois Casto; three brothers, Walter, Gene and Charlie Adkins. Survivors include
four daughters, Patricia L. Adkins, LaDonna D. Riggs, Mary E. Crockett and Debra G.
Spence; two sons, Paul D. and James M. Music; two brothers, Harrold and Jerry Adkins.
Burial Nov. 6, 1998 in Dock’s Creek Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 3, 1998 ** VIOLET
RAE RICHARDSON, 64, of Ceredo, W. Va. , in
Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born May 10, 1934 in Wayne County, W. Va., a daughter of the
late Troy and Ruby Jewel (Sexton) Hale. Preceded in death by two daughters, Ruby
Richardson and Amaris Richardson; three sisters, Iris Faye Hale,
Elvie Marshall and Anna Belle Enyart; three brothers, Carl, Joe and Bob Hale. Survivors
include one daughter and son-in-law, Clara Ann and Carmen Rizzo; one son and
daughter-in-law, Danny and Karen Richardson; two sisters, Gladys Ward and Freda Lewis;
three brothers, Harold, Ronald and Claude Hale. Burial Nov. 6, 1998 in Community Memorial
Gardens.
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DIED - Nov. 5, 1998 ** WILLIE
SIAS CRUM, 94, of Ranger, W. Va., at home.
BornJul.20, 1904 at Wewanta, W. Va., a daughter of the late John and Nannie (Queen) Sias.
Preceded in death by her husband, William Crum; four sons, Otis, Roy, Memphis and Myrl
Crum. Survivors include two sons, Ken and Billy Crum; one step-son, Rev. Alonzo Curry;
four daughters, Erma Sargent, Glenna Jean Pennington, Bonnie Neace and Connie Hatfield;
one sister, Alberta Varney. Burial Nov. 8, 1998.
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DIED - Nov. 7, 1998 ** JERRY K.
MEALY, 60, of Kenova, W. Va., at his home. Born
May 11, 1938 in Cabell Co., W. Va., a son of the late Fred and Ilda (Lake) Mealey.
Preceded in death by one brother, Hilbert Mealey. Survivors include his wife, Drema
(Thompson) Mealey; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Steve Mealey and
Vance and Debbie Mealey; one brother, Fred Mealey; two sisters, Edna Hager and Garnet
Mealey. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, kenova, W. Va.
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DIED - Nov. 7, 1998 ** KADY
EDGAR BROWNING, 89, of Huntington, W. Va. Born
Feb. 10, 1909 in Wayne County, W. Va., a son of the late Kady and Neloa (Jones) Browning.
Preceded in death by one son, Joe Edward Browning. Survivors include his wife, Willa
(Cornwell) Browning; two daughters and one son-in-law, Betty and Harry Lancaster and Kay
Miller; one sister, Inez Dixon; two brothers, Lucian and Raymond Browning. Burial Nov. 10,
1998 in Browning Family Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 7, 1998 ** DELMAS
DAVIDSON, 68, of Catharpin, VA., in Prince
William County Hospital, Manassas, VA. Born Jun. 5, 1930 at East Lynn, W. Va., a son of
the late Johnny Boyd and Ruth (Finley) Davidson. Preceded in death by one sister, True
Davidson. Survivors include three daughters, Judy Diane Webster, Deborah Ann Hattori and
Barba Jo Mather; two sisters, Authelia McKee and Donna Gilkerson; three brothers, Gary
Finley, Sidney H. Davidson and Danny Finley. Burial Nov. 11, 1998 in Davidson Cemetery,
East Lynn, W. Va.
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DIED - Nov. 7, 1998 ** FREEDA
MAE LAMBERT DAVIS, 60, of Huntington, W. Va., in
Ranger, W. Va. Born the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilford and Maxine (Nelson) Lambert.
Preceded in death by one brother, Woodrow Lambert, Jr.; her ex-husband, Carey A. Davis.
Survivors include two daughters, Veronica Lynn Gallion
and Patrician Anne Lemiuex Gilman; three sons, Martin Allen, Jack Anthony and Joseph Scott
Davis; four sisters, Nina Vance, Betty Lambert, Cathy Adkins and Peggy Cline; four
brothers, Fred, Patrick, Kennith and Harold Lambert. Burial Nov. 9, 1998 in Sanders
Cemetery, Ranger, W. Va.
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DIED - Nov. 8, 1998 ** WILLIAM
H. SHY, 79, of Huntington, W. Va. , in Cabell
Huntington Hospital. Born Dec. 28, 1918 in Franklin Co., OH., a son of the late JohnC. and
Anna (Reynolds) Shy. Burial Nov. 11, 1998 in Mt. Union Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 8, 1998 ** CHARLES
G. FRAZIER, SR., 82, of Lavalette, W. Va., in
Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born Apr. 9,1916, in Wayne County, W. Va., a son of the late
Boyd and Louie (Clay) Frazier. Preceded in death by three brothers, Dorsey, Paul and
Ernest Frazier; two sisters, Dahia Mae Thacker and Theda Frazier. Survivors
include his wife, Anna (Johnston) Frazier; his previous wife, Ada W. Chambers; two
daughters, Sue Dillon and Dorothy Mae Persinger; two step-daughters, Monica Johnston and
Pam Rash; two sons, Charles G. , Jr. and Wylie E. Frazier; one step-son, Michael Johnston;
one sister, Delores Reed; two brothers, Arthur and Joe Frazier.
Burial Nov. 10, 1998 in Wayne Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 9, 1998 ** ELLA C.
BELLOMY, 77, of Fort Gay, W. Va., in Three
Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, KY. Born May 27, 1921 in Morgan Creek, KY., a daughter of
the late Rev. James and Mary (Workman) Cartmel. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter
Bellomy; one son, Ralph Edward Bellomy. Survivors include four daughters, Bonnie Jean
Smith, Lotus Irene Marcum, Judy Ann Jarrell, and Diana Hill; one sister, Rosie Kirk; one
brother, Bert Cartmel. Burial in Community Chapel Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 9, 1998 ** CLINTON
CHAFFIN, 49, of Delbarton, W. Va., in Williamson
Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 20, 1949 at Webb, W. Va., a son of the late Dennie and Lola
June (Rose) Chaffin. Survivors include his wife, Estie (Justice) Chaffin; one daughter,
Linda Rose Chaffin; two sons, Clinton Chaffin, Jr. and Joshua Chaffin; three sisters,
Pauline Chaffin, Lois Jean Perry and Mary Ann Gage; five brothers, Elmer, Troy L., Larry,
Billy Ray and Eugene Chaffin. Burial Nov. 12,1998 in Elmwood Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 9, 1998 ** ROY E.
ROSS, 76, of Piketon, OH., at his home. Born
Mar. 14, 1922 in Kenova, W. Va. , a son of the late Oscar and Lona (Patrick) Ross.
Preceded in death by one grandson, Aaron Daniel Ross. Survivors include his wife, Mazel
(Adkins) Ross; five sons, Charles, Howard, Roger, Blaine and Galen ross; one daughter,
Cheryl Cox; three sisters, Louise Salyer, Rosalee Harris and Elnora Pinney; one brother,
Robert Charles Ross. Burial Nov. 13, 1998 in Mound Cemetery, Piketon, OH.
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DIED - Nov. 10, 1998 ** AUDREY
HOPE SPENCER, 84, of Huntington, W. VA., at her
home. Born Mar. 23, 1914 in Louisa, KY., a daughter of the late J.T. and Otha (Berry)
Spencer. Preceded in death by two brothers; John T., Jr. and Leslie Fenton Spencer.
Survivors include one sister, Dorothy Belcher. Burial Nov. 14, 1998 in Christian Cemetery,
Fort Gay, W. Va.
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DIED - Nov. 12, 1998 ** OPAL J.
ARRINGTON, 76, of Dunlow, W. Va., in Three
Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, KY. Born Jul. 21, 1922 at Delbarton, W. Va., a daughter of
the late Kenneth and Roxie (Baisden) Accord. Preceded in death by her husband, Willie Jay
Arrington; five sisters, Vesta Damron, Tuexie Price, Hazel Robbins, Ethel Six and Mabel
Varney. Survivors include two daughters, Roxie Wells and Yvette Copley; one son, Phillip
Allen Theiss; one sister, Lucille Dempsey. Burial Nov. 15, 1998 in Hobert Crum Cemetery,
Dunlow, W. Va.
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DIED - Nov. 12,1998 ** MRS. NADA
MAE ADAMS TRIPLETT, 84, of Huntington, W. Va. ,
in St. Mary’s Hospital. born May 27, 1914 in Genoa, W. Va., a daughter of the late
Samuel and Isabelle (Robertson) Adams. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Toppings
Triplett; one sister and four brothers. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law,
Donald and Janet Triplett; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Bob Bezio. Burial
Nov. 14, 1998 in Crooks Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 12, 1998 ** RONALD
WILLIAM "RON" CLARK, 29, of Kenova, W.
Va., in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born Jun. 28, 1969 in Lawrence County, OH., a son of
Bill and Connie L. (Brammer) Clark. Survivors include one brother, Dustin Clark. Burial
Nov. 14, 1998 in Rome Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 13, 1997 ** MRS.
ETHEL FRY HORNE, 85, of Melbourne, FL., in
Beverly Health Care Center. Born Jan. 15, 1913 at East Lynn, W. Va., a daughter of the
late Frank Herford and Cassie (Mathis) Fry. Preceded in death by her husband, Jess Willard
Horn; two sisters, Effie Maynard and Sallie Bradshaw; five brothers, Forester
"Bub" Fry, Sherman Fry, Millard "Chalk" Fry, Johnson Fry and Edmund
Fry. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Sue Roehl and Brenda Kay Williams; one son,
Sam F. Horne; one sister, Charlie Lycans. Burial Nov. 16, 1998 in Community Memorial
Gardens.
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DIED - Nov. 13, 1998 ** BILLIE
FAYE RAKES, 70, of Huntington, W. Va., at her
home. Born Oct. 1, 1928 in Wayne County, W. Va., a daughter of the late William H. and
Alma Marie (Overby) Flowers. Preceded in death by her husband, Luther Louis Rakes.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Carol Rakes; one
daughter and son-in-law, Olivia and Larry Valdez; two brothers, Sonny and Fred Flowers.
Burial In Spring Valley Memorial Gardens.
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DIED - Nov. 13, 1998 ** FRED
SMITH, JR., 65, of Fort Gay, W. Va.. Born May 7,
1933 in Wayne County, W. Va., a son of Maggie (Walker) Smith and the late Fred Smith, Sr.
Survivors include his wife Wanda (Robertson) Smith; one son, Zandell Smith; one daughter,
Loretta Smith; two brothers, Robert and Howard Smith; five
sisters, Anna Mae Bowens, Betty June Hale, Lucille Rhodes, Beulah May York and Ruby Sabo.
Burial in Smith Family Cemnetery, Fort Gay, W. Va.
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DIED - Nov. 14, 1998 ** WALTER
MINIS FRALEY, 71, of South Salem. Preceded in
death by one brother, Glen Fraley. Survivors include his wife, June Fraley; one daughter,
Kurene Chapman; one son, Kyle (Robin) Fraley; one brother, Worthland; four sisters,
Beatrice Ross, Arma Trogden, Barbara (Robert) Michel and Louise Fraley. Burial in Mt.
Vernon Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 14, 1998 ** MICHAEL
ANTHONY FRASHER, 25, of Wayne, W. Va. , at
Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born Dec. 30, 1972 in Huntington, W. Va., a son of Murphy and
Genevieve (Reynolds) Frasher. Survivors include one daughter, Alisha Rene Simpkins; one
sister and brother-in-law, Deborah Sue and Gregory Dunkle. Burial Nov. 17, 1998 in Mt.
Vernon Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 16, 1998 ** LEONARD
CECIL "PETE" RICE, 69, of Huntington,
W. Va., in St. Mary’s Hospital. Born Feb. 14, 1929 at Kenova, W. Va., a son of the
late Leonard and Nannie Susan (Wallace) Rice. Survivors include his wife, Mary (Scott)
Rice; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard Cecil andKathryn Rice; three daughters
and sons-in-law, Karen and Greg Perry, Nancy and Terry Carpenter, and Kimberly and Tom
Hutchinson; two brothers, Clarence and Clyde Rice. Burial Nov. 19, 1998 in Oaklawn
Memorial Park, Huntington, W. Va.
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DIED - Nov. 17, 1998 ** MADELYN
COLE MELTON, 79, of Murray, KY formerly of
Huntington, W. Va., at Westview Nursing Home, Murray, KY. She was the daughter of the late
William Harold Cole and Mary Samples Cole. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles
Ernest Melton; a brother, William Rex Cole; and a sister,
Virginia Bentley. Survived by a daughter, Paula Hulick and her husband, Chuck. Burial Nov.
20, 1998 in Ridgelawn Memorial Park.
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DIED - Nov. 17, 1998 ** GARY
MICHAEL "MIKE" COLE,49, of Huntington,
W. Va., at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W. Va. Preceded in death by his
stepmother, Gladys and his grandparents, Nannie and Clyde Cole. Survived by his wife,
Virginia "Ginny" Walker Cole; his mother, Genevieve Harris Adkins; his father
and stepmother, Donald W. and Laura Cole. Three sons and one daughter-in-law, Donald
Matthew Cole, Alexander Cole, and David and Angela Cole; four dauthers and one son-in-law;
Tonya Cole, Julia and Chad "My Buddy" Brown and Ashlea Cole, Kristi Cole; two
step-sons, Tony and Andrew Walker; one sister and her husband, Donna Sue and Gary
"Corky"Bailey; one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Julie and Bobby
Borders and James Walker; one autn, Oneila Robertson and his mother-in-law and
father-in-law, Sue and Bill Walker. Burial Nov. 20, 1998 in Dock’s Creek Cemetery,
Maple Hill Section.
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DIED - Nov. 18, 1998 ** JUDY
BESS, 50, of Kenova, W. Va. at St. Mary’s
Hospital. Born Apr. 27, 1948 in Wayne County, W. Va. a daughter of the late Kenneth E. and
Geneva J. Thornhill Hay. Preceded in death by her two brothers,Kenneth Lee Hay and Emmons
E. Hay; one very special aunt, Carrie Montgomery and one brother-in-law, John R. Rayburn.
Survived by her husband, Rick Bess; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Todd and Francie
Milum and Ty Milum and his finacee, Mary Ann Hinchman; and one sister, Barbara Rayburn.
BurialNov. 21, 1998 in the Abbey of Serenity at Dock’s Creek Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 18, 1998 ** JANET
KATHLEEN CARPENTER, 92, of Kenova, W. Va., at
Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W. Va. The daughter of the late Willard B. and
Sarah Jarrell Griffith, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry V. "Bun"
Carpenter; two brothers and four sisters. Survived by one sister, Mrs. Byron T.
‘Leonta" Morris; and one brother and sister-in-law, Willard S. "Dick"
Griffith and his wife, Rudy. Burial Nov. 21, 1998 at Ceredo Crescent Hill Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 18, 1998 ** VINA
SELBY WEBB, 83, of Kenova, W. Va., at Cabell
Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W. Va. Born Jun. 22, 1915 in Wayne County, W. Va., a
daughter of the late Willie and Mary McCoy Selby. Preceded in death by her husband, Cullie
Webb and one granddaughter, Kelly Whitaker. Survived by two daughters and one son-in-law,
Mary and Jack Barton and Judy Whitaker; three sons and daughters-in-law, Alvis and Tula M.
Webb, Elwood and Jerri Webb, and Jack and Evelyn Webb; one sister, Elouise Adkins; and one
brother, Rev. Reades Selby. Burial Nov. 21, 1998 in Catlettsburg Cemetery, Catleesburg,
KY.
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DIED - Nov. 18, 1998 ** RUTH G.
EDINGTON, 74, of Troy, OH. Born Feb. 29, 1924,
in Ceredo, W. Va., a daughter of Walter M. and Alpha Olivia (Hensley) Grate. Survived by
her husband, Guy E. Edington;and two sons and daughter-in-law, Guy S. and Denise Edington,
and Eric Edington. Private services conducted at convenience
of family, Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy, OH.
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DIED - Nov. 18, 1998 ** CHARLEY
JONES, 91, of Lewisburg, W. Va., at his home.
Born Feb. 10, 1907, in Wayne County, W. Va., a son of the late Robert L. and Ellen Maynard
Jones. Preceded in death by one daughter, Georgia Marie Flack, and infant son, Jesse
Jones; two grandsons, Stephen Dale and Charles Edward Jones and 15 brothers and sister.
Survived by his wife, Sissie Mae Jones; two daughters, Mary Ellen Morgan, and Dalice
Berkshire and her husband, Lewis; five sons, Charles Jones and wife, Edith, Willie Jones
and wife, Lois, Bobby Frank Jones and wife, Alice, Cohen Jones and wife, Florence and
Richard Jones and wife, Peggy. Burial Nov. 22,
1998 at Greasy Ridge Cemetery, Dunlow, W. Va.
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DIED - Nov. 21, 1998 ** WALLACE
L. SIZEMORE, of New Hebron, MS, formerly of
Ceredo, W. VA. Born Nov. 25, 1923, in Ceredo, W. Va., a son of the late Henry and Laura
Workman Sizemore. Preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma Maxwell Sizemore; a sister,
Lorine Childers; two brothers, William "Bill" Sizemore and Raymond Sizemore.
Survived by his wife, Ruby L. Sizemore; two daughters, Julia Hill and Theresa Morris; two
sons, Wallace L. Sizemore, Jr., and Michael D. Sizemore; stepchildren, David and Rita
Runnels, Carolyn Duckworth, Ray and Sherry Runnels, June and Robert Heard, and Joann
Smith. Burial Nov. 27, 1998 in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, W. Va.
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DIED - Nov. 21, 1998 ** ANNA
"LOU" CURNUTTE NICHOLS, 65, of
Prichard, W. Va. in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W. Va. Born May 28, 1933, in
Wayne County, W. Va., a daughter of the later Kermit and Bonnie Lambert Curnutte. Survived
by her husband, Jay W. Nichols; two sons and daughters-in-law, James J.
and Terri Lynn Nichols and Edward Allen and Dot Nichols; two brothers and sisters-in-law,
Oscar "Bud" and Nancy Curnutte and James and Mary Curnutte. Burial Nov. 24, 1998
in Dock’s Creek Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 23, 1998 ** DELLA
NELSON BLANKENSHIP, 76, of Kenova, W. Va., at
her home. Preceded in death by her husband, James Blankenship. Survivors include two
daughters, Paula Smith and Betty Effingham; four sons, Enos, Richard, Ed and Herbert
Blankenship; two sisters, Minnie Sparks and Sara Jane Caldwell; two
brothers, James and Herbert Nelson. Burial Nov. 25, 1998 in Maple Hill Memorial Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 23, 1998 ** GLADYS
I. FRASHER BARE, 55, of Ceredo, W. Va., at
Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W. Va. Born May 27, 1943, in Logan, W. Va., a
dauther of Edith Ellis Frasher and the later Brady Frasher. Survived by one daughter,
Jackie Bare; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Annie Bare; two
brothers and one sister-in-law, Dennis Frasher and David and Sheila Frasher; her former
husband, Harold Bare; and a special cousin, Alma Tooley. Burial Nov. 28, 1998 in Hillcrest
Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 23, 1998 ** JIMMY
DALE SANDERS, 46, of Milton, W. Va., in Mason
County, W. Va. Born Aug. 8, 1952, in Logan, W. Va., a son of Kenneth Sanders of Lincoln
County, W. Va. and Lois Pennington McComas of Richmond, IN. Survived by his wife,
Geraldine Jackson Sanders; one daughter, Melissa Kaye Sanders; one son, Steven Dale
Sanders; two sisters, Sharon Harless and Devona Adkins; and four brothers, Kenneth Wayne
Sanders, Jeffrey Sanders, Clifford Sanders and Kevin Sanders. Burial Nov. 28, 1998 in
Walter Sanders Cemetery, Ranger, W. Va.
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DIED - Nov. 24, 1998 ** MARIAN
OSBURN, 77, of Ceredo, W. Va. Born Dec. 3, 1920,
in Huntington, a daughter of the late William Clinton and Effie Perdue Skeens. Preceded in
death by her husband, Clyde Osburn and grandson, Darrell Lee Vanhoose. Survived by one
daughter, Molly Osburn; two sisters, Betty Billups and Peggy Ullom; one brother, William
Jr., and Lee Skeens. Burial Nov. 28, 1998 in Dock’s Creek Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 24, 1998 ** KEITH
RAY ROBERTS, 42, of Prichard, W. Va., at Cabell
Huntington Hospital. Born Jun. 28, 1956 in Huntington, W. Va., a son of William L. and Ava
(Martin) Roberts. Survivors include one brother, Steve Roberts; two daughters, Shawna Raye
and Tiffany Michelle Roberts. Burial Nov. 27, 1998 in Cyrus Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 24, 1998 ** JOHN B.
TAYLOR, 69, of Lavalette, W. Va.,. in St.
Mary’s Hospital. Born Jan. 30, 1929 at Pilgrim, Martin County, KY., a son of the late
Perry and Wilda Taylor. Preceded in death by a son, Randall Bert Taylor; two sisters,
Hazel and Ora Taylor; one brother, Ivon Taylor. Surviors include his wife, Eunice (Hall)
Taylor; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Judy Taylor and Rev. Jeffrey K. and
Letitia Taylor; one sister and brother-in-law, Bertha and Clifford Mills; one brother and
sister-in-law, Homer and Carol Taylor; two step sisters, Oma Duley and Ernestine Moore;
two half sisters, Eula Rubie and Mary Moore. Burial in Rome-
Proctorville Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 24, 1998 ** MR.
ELLIS ROSS, 75, of Lavalette, W. Va., in Cabell
Huntington Hospital. Born Oct. 23, 1923 at East Lynn, Wayne County, W. Va., a son of the
late Rev. Harvey and Della (Belcher) Ross. Preceded in death by two sisters, Violetta and
Magdeline Ross. Survivors include five sisters, Letha Blankenship, June
Adams, Evelyn Asbury, Carma Pinson, and Bernice Mitchell; one brother, Basil Ross; one
sister-in-law, Lenora Ross. Burial Nov. 28, 1998 in Adkins Cemetery, East Lynn, W. Va.
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DIED - Nov. 25, 1998 ** ROBERT
JOE ADKINS, 64, of Wayne, W. Va., in Cabell
Huntington Hospital. Born May 6, 1934 at Stiltner, Wayne County, W. Va., a son of the late
Cain and Haney (Napier) Adkins. Preceded in death by one son, Dana Adkins; two sisters,
Susie Martin and Bertha Lee Adkins; three brothers, Dick, Lucian, Jr. and Charles Edgar
Adkins. Survivors include his wife, Marie (Aliff) Adkins; one daughter, Martha Ann Dillon
and her husband, Rick; Two sons, Robert Kieth and Kevin Adkins; two step-daughters, Tammy
Copley and her husband, Rodney and Starlene Lucas; one step-son, Tommy Lee Alkiff and his
wife, Denease; two sisters, Louise Adkins and Eva Gay Adkins; one brother, James Adkins.
Burial Nov. 29, 1998 in Mills-Vaughan Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 25, 1998 ** MRS.
WILLIE O. ROSS, 69, of Huntington, W. Va., at
her residence. Born Jun. 6, 1929 in Cabell County, W. Va., a daughter of the late William
and Edith (Workman) Flowers. Preceded in death by one brother, George Flowers; one sister,
Erma Cyrus. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Monte and
Pamela Ross; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Kay and David Hazlett, Nancy and Pete
Janey, Marion Gay Ross and Sally Harless. Burial Nov. 28, 1998 in Flowers Cemetery.
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DIED Nov. 25, 1998 ** LEWIS
WETZEL CURNUTTE, 64, of Wayne, W. Va., in the
Veteran’s Hospital, Huntington, W. Va., Born Oct. 21, 1934 at Radnor, W. Va., a son
of Nellie (Hampton) Curnutte and the late Frank Curnutte. Preceded in death by his wife,
Joan (Stamper) Curnutte. Survivors include his former wife, Carol Mullens; one son, Frank
Curnutte; two daughters, Winona Curnutte and Nellie Ferguson. Two additional children,
Jamie Ann and Lewis Lee Curnutte; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles Curtis and Peggy
Curnutte; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and Arch Epling and Barbara and Ralph
Cox. Burial Nov. 29, 1998 in Curnutte Cemetery, Radnor, W. Va.
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DIED Nov. 26, 1998 ** MORGAN LEE
SMITH, 3 month old son of Jeffrey Jay and
Crystal Dawn (Sperry) Smith, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Survivors include one sister,
Kayln Madison Smith; maternal grandparents, Norris and Jane Sperry; paternal grandmother,
Ann Smith. Burial Nov. 30, 1998 in Elmwood Cemetery.
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DIED Nov. 26, 1998 ** BERTIE H.
ADKINS, 94, of South Point, OH., at Heartland of
Riverview Nursing Center. Born Dec. 16, 1903 in Wayne County, W. Va., a daughter of the
late Erastus and Bertha (Smith) Hale. Preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Adkins; four
sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Deloris Myers and Amy A. Swisher; one son, Dary
L. (Nancy) Adkins. Burial Nov. 30, 1998 in Highland Memorial Gardens, South Point, OH.
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DIED - Nov. 26, 1998 ** MR. OTIS
L. COLLINS, 82, of Huntington, W. Va., at
Heartland of Riverview , South Point, OH. Born Aug. 16, 1916 at Kenova, W. Va., a son of
the late James W. and Jendoline (Campbell) Collins. Preceded in death by his wife, Frieda
M. (Copley) Collins; one brother, James Collins; one half-brother, Oral
Wesley Reed. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph L. and Toni Sue
Collins. Burial Nov. 29, 1998 in Spring Hill Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 27, 1998 ** MRS. EVA
PARSLEY CLAY, 92, at Mariner Health Care,
Bridebrook, East Lyme, CT. Born Apr. 27, 1906 in Wayne County, W. Va., a daughter of the
late Alderson and Millie (Chafin) Parsley. Preceded in death by her husband, Clancy Clay;
one son, James Clay; two sisters, Ethel Clark and Maude Bennett; one brother, Elbert
Parsley. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Crandall and Dixie Clay; three sons,
Baker G., Jerry, and Keith Clay; one sister, Merle Murphy. Burial Dec. 2, 1998 in Parsley
Cemetery, Jennies Creek.
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DIED - Nov. 27, 1998 ** MR.
BOBBY JOE CHRISTIAN, 51, of Wayne, W. Va., in
St. Mary’s Hospital. Born May 17, 1947 in Cabell County, W. Va., a son of Helen
Suiter Orme and the late Elmer William Christian. Survivors include two sons, Bobby Joe
Christian, II and Eric Wayne Christian and wife Susan; two sisters, Judy
Thomas and Goldie Christian; seven brothers, John W., Jerry L., Danny D., David A., Lewis
D., Richard L. and Freddie M. Christian. Burial Nov. 30, 1998 in White Chapel Memorial
Gardens.
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DIED - Nov. 28, 1998 ** MRS.
DOROTHY MAE SMITH, 79, of Wayne, W. Va. Born
Nov. 17, 1919 in Wayne County, W. Va., a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Adkins)
Chadwick. Preceded in death by her husband, Pascal Smith; one sister, three brothers and
one step-daughter. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law,
Pascal, Jr. and Jenny Smith; one step-daughter, Bonnie Smith; four step-sons, Leo, Jimmy,
Homer and Buford Smith; one sistrer, Louise Miracle. Burial Nov. 30, 1998 in Cyrus
Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 29, 1998 ** HENRY W.
RAMEY, 94, of Huntington, W. Va., at Mariner
Health Care. Born Aug. 26, 1904 in Lincoln County, W. Va., a son of the late George Riley
"Barlow" and Virginia (Adkins) Ramey. Preceded in death by his wife, Georgia
Ramey; two brothers, Ollie and Robert Ramey; one half-brother, Enos Ramey. Survivors
include one son and daughter-in-law, Donald M. and Bonnie Ramey, Sr.; Burial Dec. 2, 1998
in Woodmere Memorial Park.
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DIED - Nov. 29, 1998 ** MRS. JOY
D. MARCUM ORSBORN, 67, of Proctorville, OH., in
St. Mary’s Hospital. Born Mar. 4, 1931 at Louisa, KY., a daughter of the late Lloyd
and Alma (Rucker) Webb. Survivors include her husband, Ray A. Orsborn; one son and
daughter-in-law, Glen and Lise Marcum; three brothers, Ray, J. D., and
James Fred Webb; two sisters, Della Mae Gartin and Elizabeth Cote. Burial Dec. 1, 1998 in
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington, W. Va.
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DIED - Nov. 29, 1998 ** JOHN
WESLEY MULLENS, 75, of Lavalette, W. Va., at his
home. Born Jan. 23, 1923 in Wayne County, W. Va., a son of the late Rev. Henry and Clara
(Pyles) Mullens. Preceded in death by four brothers, Floyd, Hurl, Scott and Paul Mullens;
two sisters, Mrs. Arlie (Marjorie) Queen and Mrs. William (Stella)
Byer. Survivors include his wife, Roberta "Roby" (Ellis) Mullens; one son, John
L. Mullens; one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Jane Ellen) Ross; two sisters, Mrs. William
(Esther) Witzel and Mrs. Wesley (Evalee) Byer. Burial Dec. 1, 1998 in Mount Vernon
Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 30, 1998 ** CORINNE
SMITH, 92, of Fort Gay, W. VA., in J. J.
Geriatric Center. Born Feb. 24, 1906 at Fort Gay, W. Va., a daughter of the late Emery and
Susie (Dawson) Thompson. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Pete "Peggy"
McQueen and Mrs. Karen Myer; three sons, David E., Edwin S. and Gordon R. Smith; three
sisters, Glenna Damron, Estelle Baisden and Dorothy Thompson; one brother, Leonard
Thompson. Burial Dec. 5, 1998 in Billups Gap Cemetery, Fort Gay, W. Va.
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DIED - Nov. 30, 1998 ** BILLIE
JEAN DAWSON CYRUS, 66, of Fort Gay, W. Va., at
St. Mary’s Hospital. Born Feb. 4, 1932 at Fort Gay, W. Va., a daughter of the late
Taylor and Alta (Robertson) Dawson. Survivors include her husband, Delbert Cyrus; two
daughters, Delores Pennington and Lottie Kelly; three sons, J.D., Mack Ray and
King Cyrus; one sister, Dorothy Hill; one brother, Cecil Dawson. Burial Dec. 2, 1998 in
Walker Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 30, 1998 ** MRS.
MARGIE MAE BOWEN MARCUM, 72, of Kenova, W. Va.,
at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born Mar. 17, 1926 at Jobe, KY., a daughter of the late
Charlie and Polly Ann (Johnson) Bowen. Preceded in death by two sisters, Virgie Bowen and
Oma Fannin; one brother, Freland Bowen. Survivors include her husband, Enoch Marcum; one
daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Tim Hammond; one son and daughter-in-law, E.J. and Gail
Marcum; four sisters, Martha Clay, Dossie Preece, Elda Elkins and Fondalee Hay; three
brothers, Albert, Luster and Leo Bowen. Burial Dec. 3, 1998 in Dock’s Creek Cemetery.
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DIED - Nov. 30, 1998 ** MRS.
BARBARA ELLEN KINSER, 59, of Dunlow, W. Va., in
Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, KY. Born Nov. 9, 1939 in Logan County, W. Va., a
daughter of the late Elzie and Zumal (McCormick) Perdue. Preceded in death by one son,
Harry Kinser; one sister, Lenora Rothledge; three brothers, Hershal, Jerry and Leonard
Perdue. Survivors include her husband, Ben Kinser; five daughters, Margaret Fowler, Emma
Jean Wilson, Brenda Roberts and her husband Glen, Joyce Kinser and Donna Rosenberry and
her husband Lawrence; two sons, Larry Kinser and his wife Margaret and Ben "Sam"
Kinser, Jr.; four sisters, Bessie Hannah, Carolyn Kerns, Donna Bessimer and Lil Jacobs;
one brother, Earthel Perdue. Burial Dec. 3, 1998 in Kinser Family Cemetery, Dunlow.