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11/21/2025

GEORGE LEER CLAY, 73, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Emogene Dolan Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. He was born September 26, 1952, on Tiger Fork in East Lynn, West Virginia, a son of the late Hubert and Norma Lee Thompson Clay. George was a member of Salem United Baptist Church and retired from the Huntington Sanitary Board with 36 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, bee keeping, hunting, attending church, socializing with friends and spending time with the love of his life and best friend - his wife, Terene Ann Stroud Clay.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Hubert Leo Clay.

He is also survived by three sons, Tony (Cala) Clay, Andy Pinson, and Chad (Alyssa) Pinson; three grandchildren, Linzie, Graysen and Preslie Pinson; one sister, Linda (Robert) Tomblin; one brother, Norman “Joe” (Brenda) Clay; fathers and mothers in-law, Alvie (Donna) Gillam and Barbara (Cabell) Lycans as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home in Wayne, W.Va. with his son, Pastor Tony Clay and Elder Tommy Damron officiating. Burial will follow at the Clay-Fraley Cemetery, East Lynn, WV. Visitation will begin at noon.

11/21/2025

MARK COLEMAN, 52, of Wayne, W.Va., entered into rest on Monday, November 17, 2025, at St. Mary’s Medical Center after a courageous battle with illness. Born October 14, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois, Mark built a life defined by hard work, kindness, and devotion to his family. As the proud owner of Coleman Tree Service, his dedication and generosity left a lasting mark on the community he loved. He found comfort and connection among his fellow members of the Radnor Church of Christ, where his faith quietly shaped and strengthened his life.
Above all, Mark’s greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his beloved mother, Martha Lee Coleman of Radnor, W.Va.; his children, Hannah Coleman of St. Albans, W.Va., Abagail Coleman, Sophia Coleman, Landyn Coleman, and Hailey Viveros, all of Wayne; and his cherished grandchildren, Harper Blu Wood and Aiden Chase Wood of St. Albans.
He also leaves behind his sister, Erica Coleman of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, Eric Coleman and Christian Coleman, both of Wayne; his niece, Haley Coleman of Wayne; his nephew, Benjamin (Gabriella) Coleman, and their children Isaac Lee, Aubrey, Evelynn, and Amiah Coleman, all of Wayne; along with many extended family members and dear friends whose lives he touched.
Mark’s legacy of kindness continues even after his passing, as he chose to give the gift of life through organ, eye, and tissue donation.
Mark will be remembered not only for the work of his hands but also for the love in his heart. His family and friends will carry his spirit with them always.
Visitation wull be held from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Donations to assist the family are appreciated and can be made at www.johnsontillerfuneralhome.com

11/11/2025

RICKY GENE DYER, 70, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born September 2, 1955, in Huntington, a son of the late Herbert and Betty Jo Dyer. Ricky retired from the Wayne County Board of Education.
Survivors include one brother, Leslie Dyer (Mary Daniels) of Huntington; one niece Nicole Dyer of Huntington; two nephews, Jeremy (Whitley) Dyer and Brandon (Cortney) Dyer, both of Virginia; special caregivers Vicky Vera and Edna Maynard; and a host of cousins, family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Mays Branch Cemetery with Pastor Roger Smith and Pastor Eddie Bradshaw officiating. Visitation will begin at noon at the cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

11/10/2025

EMOGENE RAMEY, 72, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born June 15, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of the late Walter and Ozell Pennington. Her husband James Shelton Ramey also preceded her in death along with her sister Juanita Kelly; two brothers, Clarence Pennington and Kenneth Pennington; and her father and mother-in-law, Garland “Boo Boo” and Lena Ramey. Emogene was a long-time member of Laurel Freewill Baptist Church and cherished her church family.
She is survived by two brothers, George Pennington of Melvindale Mich., and Daniel Pennington of Florida; her children, Jeanie Ann Broome of Detroit, and Jimmy Lee Broome of Tennessee; step-daughter Tony Lynn Ramey; several nieces and nephews and special friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brothers Brandon Arbogast and Danny Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.

11/04/2025

FIRST SERGANT WILLIAM CURTIS BUSH, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away July 17, 2025. He was born June 11, 1939, in Huntington, a son of the late Earl and Merle Jane Boggs. Bill graduated Huntington East High School and was a United States Army veteran. He retired from CSX Railroad and was a member of Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife Sandra Kay Dillon Bush; two daughters Jamie Runyon of Delbarton, W.Va., and Taylor Morgan (Aaron) Boster of Huntington; three grandchildren, Asia (Harry) Marcum of Huntington, Makayla Runyon and her fiancé Tyler Grimmett of Gilbert, W.Va., and Neveah Runyon of Delbarton; and two great grandchildren Kaylynn Michelle Boster, and Kinson Boster, both of Huntington. Also surviving is one brother, Earl Ray (Sara) Bush of Huntington; one niece Denise (Rick) Tickett; and a host of friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church 2111 James River Road where military honors will be performed.

11/01/2025

Loving mother, KELLY MICHELLE BECKETT, 60, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born February 15, 1965, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Fletcher and Jean Ferguson.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Keven Beckett; her children, Kennedy (Mikey) Ferguson of Ashland, Ky., and Mackenzie (Haley) Beckett of Dunlow; two grandchildren, Axton Beckett and Ensley Ferguson, and one grandson, Stetson Beckett on the way.
Also surviving are three sisters, Millie Jean Crum of Genoa, W.Va., Karen Sue Evans of Prichard, W.Va., and Rhonda (Greg) Brown of Proctorville, Oh.; one brother Roger Dale (Pauline) Ferguson of Dunlow; special friend Kendra Browning of Dunlow; her cherished pets, Vinny and Vader; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Emanuel Ferguson and George Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in the Beckett Mountain Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 am.

10/08/2025

GREGORY HAROLD WATTS, 56, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born May 24, 1969, in Chicago, Ill., a son of the late Abraham Watts and Shirley Watts Baker. His sister Patty Watts also preceded him in death.
He leaves behind two sons, Gregory “Tyler” Watts (Destiny) of Prichard, W.Va., and Trevor Watts of East Lynn, W.Va.; and one grandson Kaiden Watts of Prichard.
Also surviving is his stepfather Challis Brown Baker; two brothers, Abe (Marty) Watts and Wade Watts (Missy), all of East Lynn; nieces and nephews Wade “Bub” Watts Jr., of Jackson, Oh., Billy Watts of Marion, Oh., Allison Watts, and Kimberly Watts, both of East Lynn, and Amber Watts of Ceredo, W.Va.; special friend Don of Huntington; and a host of extended family and friends.
Private burial will be held for the family. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

10/07/2025

MADALYN GRACE LESTER was born October 2, 2025, and passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on October 3, 2025. Madalyn was met in heaven by her great grandparents Walter and Gail Adkins, Vivian Fay Lanham, and Carolyn Davis; big brother Jacob Lester; and her cousin Abel Stephens.
She will be missed by her parents Clayton Lester and Alexis Crilow; her big sisters, Rachel and Maria Lester; big brother Damien Cavallier; her grandparents Sheila and Edward Lanham, and Steven and Mary Crilow; her aunts Kara Lanham, Kasandra (Johnathan) Clinton; and a host of extended family. We ask that you keep the family in your prayers in the days ahead.
Visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

10/06/2025

LINDA KAY SMITH, 58, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at her residence. She was born April 28, 1967, in Huntington, W.Va., daughter of the late Cecil and Helen Thompson. Her husband Ermal Smith also preceded her in death.
Survivors include five children, Rachel Thompson (Daivid) of Louisa, Ky., Kevin (Dalina) Smith of Ft. Gay, W.Va., Eric Smith of Dunlow, W.Va., Seth (Cindy) Smith of Huntington, W.Va., and Beth Smith (Nathaniel) of Wayne; numerous grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Also surviving are three brothers, Freddie (Juanita) Thomspon of Ft. Gay, Willis Thomspon of Florida, and Buddy (Peanut) Thompson of Columbus, Oh.; two sisters, Nora Jane Thompson of Ft. Gay, and Jenny Thompson of Wayne; special friend Tammy Rowe; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery, Ft. Gay. Visitation will begin at noon on Thursday.

10/03/2025

DUANE ROGER HOPKINS, 80, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Thursday October 2, 2025, at his residence. He was born November 14, 1944, in Buffalo, N.Y., to the late Charles and Margaret Hopkins. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Dennis Hopkins and Dale Hopkins, and a sister Debbie Hopkins Spencer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joan Marie Hopkins; three daughters, Christina (Charlie) Rickman of Lakeland, Fla., Sarah (R.K.) Gissel of Huntington, and Elizabeth (Jody) Watts of Wayne, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Shane Crislip, David Crislip, Lilly Gissel, Korey Watts, Kaden Watts, and Kloey Watts; six great grandchildren; one sister Diane Yucum; one brother David Hopkins; and a host of family and friends.
Duane was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he proudly served our country from the Army’s 1st Infantry Division. He was retiree of Bell Atlantic Communications where he worked for 30 years and was known by his co-workers as “Hoppy”.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Monday.

09/22/2025

MENUARD CARL FRAZIER, 86, of Ft. Gay, W.Va., passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born May 7, 1939, in Wayne County, a son of the late Owen and Vadie Thompson Frazier. Also preceding him in death were three sons, Richard Frazier, Carl Frazier, and Ricky Frazier; one granddaughter, Patricha Frazier; and siblings Pearlene Britton, Elmer Frazier, Mildred Stryker, Juanita Cart, Marie Frazier, Jessie Campbell, and Roy Frazier. Menuard retired from AC&F with 30 years of service.
Survivors include one son, Rodney (Rose) Frazier of Ft. Gay; two granddaughters, April Frazier Knight and her husband Jason of Walkertown, N.C., and Shelby Frazier of Ft. Gay; two great grandchildren, Hannah and Haley Knight; two sisters, Herma Bond and Mavis Thompson; and a host of nieces, and nephews.
Per his request, there will be no public services. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

09/21/2025

ETHEL IRENE WEBB, 92, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 5, 1932, in Wayne, a daughter of the late Asa and Mattie Canaday. Her husband of 57 years, Bobby Webb also preceded her in death along with her son Randall Webb and two infant sons; two brothers, Leo Canaday and Elmer Canaday; and two sisters, Mildred McGlaughlin and Marie Watts Rowe.
She graduated from Marshall College and was a retired teacher serving mostly at East Lynn Elementary, for 36 years. Ethel was a faithful member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church and cherished her church family. She was a woman of unwavering faith and will forever remind us that “God’s promises are true”.
Survivors include her daughter Debra Cade and her husband Jeff of Wayne; daughter-in-law Teresa Webb of Kenova, W.Va.; grandchildren, Kala (Greg) Michels of Wayne, Traci (Josh) Phillips of Kenova; Amy (Zach) Akers of Kenova, Brandi Smith and family of Scott Depot, W.Va., and Josh Cade of Wayne; great grandchildren, Anna, Riley, Halle, Kolter, Randen, Lyla, Beckham, and Kyp.; numerous nieces, nephews, family, neighbors, and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Huntington for their care and support.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Perry and Brother Greg Michels officiating. Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.

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