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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.
Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete at this time. Donations to assist the family are appreciated and can be made at www.johnsontillerfuneralhome.com

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.

09/12/2025

FAYE JONES STEPHENS, 95, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born March 3, 1930, at East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charley and Lillie Davis Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Claude Argean Stephens; a son Larry David Stephens; two brothers, Clyde (Frances) Jones, and Jesse (Phyllis) Jones; three sisters, Ada (James) Wilkes, Edith (Lyle) Plymale, and Ernestine (Arno) Pratt.
Faye is survived by her loving children: two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri Lynn (Demetrius) Apostolon, of Kenova, and Donna Faye (Jeff) Drown of Huntington, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Tanner (Jordan) Drown, John Apostolon, Zachary Apostolon, and Madison Apostolon.
Mrs. Stephens grew up on the Right Fork of Beech Fork in Wayne County and was taught at home by her mother, who was a teacher, until the age of six when she entered the fifth grade at a one-room school at Mills Chapel Grade School. Faye then went to Wayne High School where she graduated in 1946. After high school she entered Marshall College where she majored in English and Business Administration and began teaching in Wayne County at the age of 19. She worked for 38 years at schools in West Virginia, Ohio, and Chicago, Illinois.
After retiring from Wayne High School as a counselor, Mrs. Stephens was hired at Ashland Community College where she enjoyed working for the next five years. She maintained a residential rental business for over 30 years in Wayne and Cabell Counties.
Mrs. Stephens always believed that a person could achieve anything he or she desired if that person was willing to work hard enough to get an education. Her education included a master’s degree plus 37 additional hours in secondary education.
In addition to her family, Mrs. Stephens is survived by three brothers-in-law, Paul (Edith) Stephens, Silas (Dorothy) Stephens, and Dallas (Connie) Stephens; one sister-in-law, Helen (Paul) Weber; her Buffalo Valley Missionary Church family whose compassion and love will always be remembered; as well as thousands of students too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Queen officiating. Burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon.

09/05/2025

RUTH WALTERS CARTER, 83, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 4, 2025. She was born in her family home in Wayne County on January 14, 1942, a daughter of the late Wilton and Alice Adkins Walters. Her husband Roy Carter also preceded her in death along with one brother, Bill Walters, and two sisters, Deloris Robertson and Glenna Walters. Ruth was a faithful member of Mills Chapel Church since 1984, and she cherished her church family so much.
She is survived by her children, Roy G. Carter, Darlene (Hendrick) Castle, and Tammy (Terrence) Bowen; her grandchildren, Kayla (Ben) Swann, Bradley Harris, Allen Castle, and Katie Brown; and her great grandchildren, Mason and Jacob Swann, Carter Harris, Kylo Brown, and Kason.
Also surviving are her siblings: three sisters, Hope Coleman, Janice Walters, and Christine Harmon; seven brothers, Danny, Jack, Ervin, Paul, John, Ricky, and Desmal Walters; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Phyllis, Amy, and Zach Carter for their love and support.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2025, at Jonson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Damron officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Monday.

08/25/2025

JOSEPH WES FARLEY, 55, of Ceredo, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2025, at Autumn Lake Rehabilitation Center, Elkins, W.Va. He was born April 4, 1970, in Huntington, W.Va., and was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship Church. His parents Edward and Lena Farley preceded him in death.
Survivors include a host of biological family members, as well as his church family and special friends, all too numerous to mention.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 530 Roby Road, Huntington, WV 25705 with Pastor Tim Dixon officiating. Donations to assist with final expenses are appreciated and can be made at www.johnsontillerfuneralhome.com

08/07/2025

JAMES GORDON MAYS, 79, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1946, in Logan, W.Va., a son of the late Herbert and Ethel Mays. His sister Lillian Callicoat also preceded him in death. James was a US Marine Corp veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He retired from Steel of West Virginia with over 30 years of service and was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Huntington.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Nancy Mays; two sons, James (Kimberly) Mays II, and Thomas W. Damron, both of Lavalette; one daughter, Venisha Lynn (David) Butcher of South Point, Oh.; six grandchildren, Jessica (Will) Jackson, Jeremy (Chassee) Butcher, Tyler Butcher, all of South Point, Brittney Mays of Phoenix, Ariz., James Matthew Mays of Lavalette, and Hannah Mays of Huntington; and eight great grandchildren.
Also surviving is one sister, Juanita McComas of Raleigh, N.C.; special in-laws Nadine and David Curtis of Lavalette; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Pelfrey Cemetery, Lavalette. Visitation will begin at noon.

08/07/2025

JAMES WILLIS MILLS, 70, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He was born February 14, 1955, in Williamson, W.Va., and attended Camp Creek Free Will Baptist Church in Lavalette, W.Va. His mother Thelma Mills preceded him in death along with two sisters, Thelma Preece, and Peggy Mills, and one nephew Jimmy Dickerson.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Sharon Mills; two sons, Elijah Drew Mills of Kenova, and James Ashley (Melissa Ann) Mills of Huntington; and five grandchildren, Jaelan Victoria Mills of Kenova, Nicolas Braden Mills of Wayne, W.Va., Collin Blake Mills of Charleston, S.C., Jared Nathaniel Thomas, and Leila Ann Thomas, both of Ashland, Ky.
Also surviving is his father, Willis Mills; his sister Lora Lea Dickerson; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention.
Graveside services will be conducted at noon, on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Maple Hills Cemetery with Pastor Brian Cardwell officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

08/05/2025

DIXIE PACK, 66, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was born February 4, 1959, in Louisa, Ky., a daughter of the late Clyde and Ora Adams. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Glen Adams and infant Tommy Adams. Dixie was a home health care provider and a member of Wayne Baptist Church.
She is survived by her loving husband Toney Pack, who was the love of her life; two sons, Matthew (Tia) Casteele of Wayne, and Frank Casteele; and two grandsons, Mathison Casteele and Brandon Casteele.
Also surviving are sisters, Tennie (Brian) Lester of Wayne, Bertha (Tim) Noble, also of Wayne, Alice (Ronnie) Brewer of Genoa, W.Va., Frankie (Lot) Thornhill of Ft. Gay, W.Va., Sara (Steve) Davis of East Lynn, W.Va., Martha Brewer of Genoa, and Norma (Greg) Chafin also of Genoa; three brothers, Grover Adams of Canada, “T Bug” Adams of Genoa, and Homer Adams of Proctorville, Oh.; special friend Jackie Pence of Wayne; special neighbor Minnie Stephens of Wayne; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends too numerous to mention. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Melissa and Roger Workman of Wayne, special caregivers Emily and Barbara, nurse Sandy and the entire staff of Hospice of Huntington for their support and care.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Leston Followay and Brian Lester officiating. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery Annex. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

08/04/2025

ROGER FRANKLIN LYCANS, 67, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 1, 1958, in Huntington, a son of the late James and Agnes Lycans. Roger enjoyed spending time with his daughter and grandchildren, whom he adored. He also enjoyed the camping and fishing trips to Smoke Hole and Cranberry River as well as the annual apple butter making with his brothers and sisters. Roger was also an avid Dale Earnhardt fan and loved watching the races with his family.
Survivors include his daughter, Kristin Lycans; grandchildren Karson Sammons and Karlie Sammons; three sisters, Terri Lynn (Ron), Shelley, Jetta (Bob); five brothers, Jim (Connie), Tony, Dana (Lisa), Billy (Annette), and Matt; his former wife Barb Marcum; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff of Cabell Huntington Hospital Oncology and Hospice of Huntington for their care and support.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Fred Ferguson speaking and assisting in the family’s farewell to our dear Roger. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m.

07/25/2025

JANELL MARTIN, 78, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed from this world on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. She was born July 2, 1947, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Cline and Evelyn Miller. Her husband Larry Duncan also preceded her in death along with three sisters, Nancy (Tony) Honesto, Sharon (Junior) Wallace, and Margy Wallace; one brother Jack Miller; nieces Kathy Johnson and Paula Jayne Honesto; and nephew Joseph Honesto. Janell retired from St. Mary’s Medical Center and a member of Farmdale Church of Christ.
Survivors include her children, Andy (Tina) Duncan of Indianapolis, Ind. and Paula Turman (Billy Williams) of Hazard, Ky., and grandchildren Blake Turman, and Bo Turman.
Also surviving is her sister-in-law, Susan Miller of Huntington; her brother-in-law Don Wallace, also of Huntington; as well as several dear nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

07/25/2025

PHYLLIS INETA DEAN FERRELL, 90, of Elizabethtown, Penn., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Elizabethtown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 27, 1935, in Verdunville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Millard and Lou Edith Dean. Her husband Bruce Benton Ferrell also preceded her in death along with maternal grandparents, James and Cecil Spence Lackey; paternal grandparents Hiram T. and Clarissa Counts Dean; one brother Gordan H. Dean; five sisters, Koleta Faye Dean, Iris Irvin, Myrtle Maynard, Birdie Elaine Couch, and Kathryne Rosen; aunts Myrtle Dean Woody, Lena Lackey Morrison, and Elizabeth Lackey Roberts; uncles Leonard, Roscoe, and Claude Lackey; and two daughters Koleta Berning and Krista Hughes.
Throughout her life, Phyllis lived in Clinton, Iowa, Jacksonville, Florida, then settled in Elizabethtown. She supervised several clothing and gift stores in her career and was a diligent worker and an excellent manager. Above all, she loved her family and devoted her adult life to them. She was a wonderful and caring wife, mother, sister, and friend who was always upbeat and positive with a sunny disposition.
Survivors include her son Allen “Bud” (Charlotte) Ferrell of Cleveland, Tenn.; two sons-in-law, James Hughes of Elizabethtown, Penn., and Don Berning of Ames, Ia.; and 6 grandchildren.
Also surviving are two sisters, Millie Ferrell and her husband Steve of McMinnville, Tenn., Sandra Kay Wriston of North Canton, Oh.; three brothers, Millard Fullen Dean, Jr. and his wife Dianna of Frankfort, Ky., James D. Dean and wife Kathy of Wayne, W.Va., Homer Randy Dean and his wife Barbara also of Huntington; beloved sister-in-law, Marie Dean of Atwater, Oh.; along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. She will always be remembered and deeply missed by all who knew her.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Dillon officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Monday.

07/18/2025

PAUL DAVID SMITH, SR., 58, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife who had gone before him on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born October 21, 1966, in Huntington, a son of the late Juanita and Bobby Smith. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Tina Bell Smith; one sister, Roberta Bryan; two brothers, Wetzel Ray Smith and Bobby Smith, Jr.; his father-in-law Bennie Drenner; and a brother-in-law, Bennie Drenner, Jr. Paul was a member of Community Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Proctorville, Ohio.
Survivors include one daughter, Maelynn (Chris) Poston of Huntington; two sons, Paul Smith, Jr., of Huntington and Skyler (Marti) Smith of South Pont, Oh.; and three grandchildren, Kyleah, Carson, and Wyatt Poston.
Also surviving are two sisters, Katherine (Jeff) Nance of Proctorville, and Debbie (Delbert) Maynard of Huntington; two brothers, Rick Smith of Kenova, W.Va., and Kevin (Tracy) Smith of West Hamlin, W.Va.; three special nieces, Dona (Mikey) Frye, Juanita (Mike) Adkins, and Savanah (Matt) O’Brien; his mother-in-law Judy Drenner of Huntington; his brother-in-law James Drenner, also of Huntington; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Carl Black and Jason Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery Annex. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

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