SEBREN DEAN, 85, of Branchland, WV died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in St. Mays Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born April 1, 1925 at Branchland, WV, a son of the late Henry and Ella Williamson Dean.
He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Ivory Brunty, Beatrice Hargis and Stella Von Dean; three brothers, Hairm Dean, Arvil Dean and John Riley Dean.
He is survived by: two brothers, Burl Dean (Dorothy) of Branchland, WV and Darrell Dean (Marge) of Prichard, WV; three sisters, Mary Shepherd of Branchland, WV, Martha Hager of Columbus, OH and Helen Aliff (Carl) of Twinsburg, OH; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends called from 6pm to 8pm Thursday at the funeral home; funeral service held 11:00am Friday, July 16, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, WV with Ray Miller officiating; burial followed in Warrick Cemetery, Branchland, WV.
ROBERT LEE ADKINS SR., 66, Big Creek, died We., July 8, 2010 at Logan Reg. Med. Ctr.; born April 21,1944 in Mt. Gay, son of the late Earl & Cora (Frye) Adkins; also predeceased by: wife, Geraldine Adkins; son, Johnny Adkins; bros., Clifford Adkins & Arnold Griffith; father- & mother-in-law, James B. & Beulah (Watts) Mills.
Member of Gospel Truth IBC, loved car shows, picnics, family reunions, gardening, gospel music, doing work outside, visiting family and friends and especially attending church.
Survivors: children, Angela Adkins (companion Randy Lucas) of Big Creek, Robert Jr (Amy) of N. Fk., Big Creek & Charles Adkins (Kim) of Stone Br.; sibs., Myrtle Browning of Chapmanville, Betty Fleming (James) of Harts, Willa Smith (Taylor) of Rossmore, Harold G. (Ruth) of OH, Earl Jr., of Huntington & Johnny C. Adkins (Marie) of W. Milton, OH, Virgil Griffith Jr. (Alice) of NC; three grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Georgia Adkins & Dollie Griffith.
Visitation Su., July 11, 6-9pm; service 1pm, Mo., July 12, at Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville, by Cecil Spry; burial in Highland Mem. Gdns., Pecks Mill.
ROBERT LAN CHAPMAN, 69, Salt Rock, died Tu., July 13, 2010 at home; born Aug. 2, 1940, at Branchland, son of the late Lan Roy & Blanche Gertrude Cox Chapman.
Survivors: wife of 48 years, Velma Davis Chapman; children, Kimberly Collins & Robert Dwayne Chapman; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sis.-in-law, Patricia Mills; daughters-in-law, Vicky Foster & Amanda Clagg.
Visitation 6-8pm Th., service 2pm Fr., July 16, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, W. Hamlin; burial in Johnson Cem., W. Hamlin.
ROBERT L. “Red” GROSS, 87, 5 & 6 Holden, died Mo. July 12, 2010, with family; born April 13, 1923, in Harlan, KY, son of the late Ray & Ethyl Stringer Gross Conley; also predeceased by: wife of 52 years, Marie Gross; bro., Tom Howard of Hazard, KY.
A Pacific Theatre WW II Vet. & retired from Island Ck. Coal Co. No. 28 mines.
Survivors: children, Judy (Greg) Jordan of Maryville, TN, Johnny (Janice) Gross of Logan; four each grand & great grandchildren; two each step- grandchildren & great grandchildren.
Visitation 6-9pm Wed.; service 1pm Th., July 15, at James Funeral Home, Aracoma, by Lonnie Gore Jr. of Maryetta UBC; burial in Forest Lawn Cem., Pecks Mill.
Condolences may be left at www.jamesfh.com
JEANETTA MILDRED “Nettie” (Adkins) KING, 84, Hamlin died Mo., July 12, 2010; born Feb. 3, 1926, dau. of the late Lula Bryant Adkins; also predeceased by: husband, Melvin Scott King; daughters, Betty Ann & Brenda Kay King.
She was a retired librarian for Lincoln Co. Public Library; held memberships in American Legion Post #111 Ladies Auxiliary & Peaceful Valley FWBC.
Survivors: children, Melvin Douglas (Brenda) of Hamlin & Roger Dale King (Barbara Ann) of Chesapeake, OH, Dewanda Gail (Jackie) Reedy of Proctorville, OH.
Visitation 6-8pm We., July 14; service 11am Th., July 15 at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin by Mark Terry; burial in Portersville Cem., Lower Mud Rv. Rd., W. Hamlin.
LEWIS JAMES LEGG, 90, Summersville, died Tu., July 13, 2010, at home; born Apr., 16, 1920 in Kanawha Co., son of the late Raymond Calvin & Verna Margaret Murphy Legg; also predeceased by: wife, Virginia B. Legg; sibs., Charles & Donna Patterson.
Lewis was raised on Salmon’s Ck., Nicholas Co.; enjoyed hunting, fishing and his apple orchard; retired engineer from DuPont, Belle plant & member of Summersville Bapt. Ch.. He was a WWII US Army vet.
Survivors: daughters, Nancy L. Kinser of Richwood, Deborah L. Parsons of Ripley; sibs., Tom of Cottageville, Raymond C. of Ashland, KY, Okey of Tornado, Jerry of Pinch, Bobby J. of Charleston, Nelle Moore of Alum Creek; eight grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.
Visitation 6-8pm Th., at Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville; service 11am Fr., July 16, at Summersville Bapt. Ch. by Dana Gatewood; burial 2pm in Kanawha Valley Mem. Gdns., Glasgow.
In lieu of flowers donations, may be made to Summersville Bapt. Ch., P. O. Box 176, Summersville, WV 26651.
E-mail condolences to watersfuneralchapel@verizon.net.
OMA MAE “Estep” PAULEY, 83, Sumerco, died We., July 14, 2010, in Thomas Mem. Hosp., S. Charleston. She was predeceased by: dau., Tammy Berry.
Survivors: children, Janet Sue (Lenzo) Egnor of Yawkey, Paula Clay of Sumerco; sibs., Romie, Carlos & Chuckie Estep, Verona Williamson; four each grand & great grandchildren.
Visitation 12 noon & service 1pm Sa., July 17, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, by Richard McCallister; burial in Orchard Hills Mem. Gdns., Yawkey.
MAXINE D. SLONE, 96, Columbus, OH, formerly of Huntington, & Logan, died Th., July 8, 2010, in Franklin Woods Nursing Home, Columbus, OH; born June 2, 1914, in Louisa, KY, dau. of the late John R. & Merle Hannah Daniels; also predeceased by: husband, Orland Slone; sis.-in-law, Louise Daniels.
A graduate of MU; member of Harmony UMC; retired teacher from Cabell & Logan Counties BOE.
Survivor: bro., John A. Daniels of Columbus, OH.
With Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington, in charge, visitation 12 noon ‘til service at 2pm Tu., July 13, at Harmony UMC, Huntington, by Phil Wilson; burial in Slone Cem., W. Hamlin, with church members serving as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the Building Fund at Harmony UMC, 3800 Riverside Dr., Huntington, WV 25705.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
MAYME LUCAS TOLER, 83, Essex, MD, died Th., July 8, 2010; born in Ferrellsburg, dau. of the late John & Jane Lucas; also predeceased by: sis., Mona Farley.
She worked at the Farm Fresh Store, Newport News, VA, Andy’s Drive-In Rest., Williamsburg, VA, Riley’s Bar & Rest. in Essex, MD, Coffman’s Snack Bar & R.U. Hungry Rest., both of Middle River, MD; enjoyed playing cards, bingo & her flowers.
Survivors: husband of 45 Years, William “Billy” Toler; children, Sandy Osit of Chesapeake, VA, Brenda Tucker of Bowleys Qtrs., MD; six each grandchildren & great grandchildren; sibs., Beatrice Dalton of Ashland, KY, Bonnie, Boyce & Billy Lucas, all of Ferrellsburg.
Visitation 3-5pm & 7-9pm Mon.; service 11amTu., July 13, at Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A., Essex, MD; burial in Holly Hill Mem. Gdns.
MARCELLA WALKER, 83, E. Lynn, died Sa., July 10, 2010, at home; born Mar. 30, 1927, in E. Lynn, dau. of the late George & Stella McCoy Walker; also predeceased by: sibs., Clarence & Virgil Walker, Ardith Eaves.
Survivors: sibs., Pearl Eaves of Branchland, Ella Fraley of Wayne, Riley Walker of E. Lynn.
Visitation after 2pm Mo. at the home of Riley & Delpha Walker, E. Lynn & 12 noon ‘til service at 1pm Tu., July 13, at Bethlehem UBC by A. J. Perry; burial in Jones Cem., with Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, in charge.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.