All Obituaries

BERNARD LYNN “BO” ADKINS, 66, of Wayne, W.Va., entered into rest on Friday, August 17, 2018.     He was born February 8, 1952 at West Hamlin, W.Va., a son of the late Perry M. and Freda Porter Adkins.  His grandparents John and Amma Porter and Gallie Adkins of Salt Rock, W.Va., also preceded him in death.  Bernard was loved by many and always willing to help anyone in need. He leaves behind his loving wife of 39 years, Beverly June Adkins; one...

VIRGIL LYNN CROCKETT, 87, of Wayne, W.Va., went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.  He was born July 22, 1931 at Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Sylvester and Minnie Crockett.  His loving wife of 53 years, Nellie Beatrice Adkins Crockett also preceded him in death, along with several brothers and sisters, Ann Gail Mullen, Martha Simpkins, Marie Crockett, Carroll Crockett, Lewis Golden "Shorty" Crockett, and Lee Crockett.  Virgil was a...

NILENE SUE RAMEY, 72, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.  She was born September 11, 1945 at Man, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Wanice and Myrtle Napier Walls.  Also preceding her in death were five brothers, Wandel, Wayne, Johnny, Donald, and Ronnie, and two sisters, Lynn Clay and Ida Frye.  Nilene retired from Cabell Huntington Hospital in 2009 with 43 years of...

BOBBY JOE BERRY, 48, of Fort Gay, WV, entered into rest August 14, 2018. He was born May 24, 1970 in Huntington, West Virginia, a son of the late Herman Lee and Lona Berry. His brother Herman Berry Jr. also preceded him in death.             He leaves behind a daughter Amber Berry of Tennessee; two sons Jacob Looney Berry and Mark Lee Looney Berry of Ohio; two sisters Leona (Joshua) Dingess of Wayne, WV, Melissa (Frankie) McCloud...

OSCAR "PAPAW JACK" NANCE, 67, of Wayne, WV, was reunited with Mamaw Faye on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.  He was born October 4, 1950 at Hogsett, West Virginia, a son of the late Climpson and Macel Nance.  His loving wife, Faye Nance, also preceded him in death along with two brothers, Donald and Tommy Nance; one sister, Ellen Nelson; one step granddaughter, Valerie Nicely; and one great-grandchild, Ryland...

LANDON LEE WATTS, 65, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2018.  He was born February 1, 1953 in Lincoln County, West Virginia, a son of the late Ersie and Len Watts. Survivors include his sister, Yantie (Ira B.) Adkins of Wayne; two brothers Randy Watts of Dingess, W.Va., and Timothy Watts also of Wayne; as well as his Charter House family.                Private burial was held Monday August 6, 2018...

“Smiling” RICHARD NEAL MEADOWS "Dick" was born in 1938, which makes him a Rock & Roll teen rebel of the 50s. His eyes opened March 10th at C&O hospital weighing in at a hefty 3lbs 8oz.      Richard was known for his entertaining stories, which he loved to repeat often, laughing inappropriately at every chance, same as his “girls”. He loved all people, be it neighbors, family, friends or brief acquaintances and was generous to a...

JOSEPH WORTH TONEY, 33, of Ft. Gay, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, Kentucky.  Born February 27, 1985 in Logan County, West Virginia, Joseph was a welder employed with Okuno International, Prichard.  He enjoyed helping others and assisting in the Cabwaylingo Forest Foundation.             His mother, Lovetta Browning preceded him in death, along with one...

CHRISTOPHER F. “FRANK” McCANN, 85, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  He was born November 3, 1932 at Fort Gay, W.Va., a son of the late Homer and Ada McCann.  His loving wife of 57 years, Loretta McCann, also preceded him in death, along with one son, Mike McCann, one brother Wray McCann, one sister, Wilma Payne, one granddaughter, Stephanie McCann, and two great granddaughters, Makayla Toppings and Haily Bender.  Frank was...

NILA MIKALENE CLARK SMITH, 81, of Wayne, W.Va. went to be with the Lord Friday July 20, 2018 at Hickory Creek of Athens, Ohio.  She was born March 1, 1937 at East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lee and Nila Clark.  Her brothers Bobby Clark and Abby Clark also preceded her in death.  Nila was baptized at Laurel Creek Freewill Baptist Church and had a deep faith in her Lord.              Survivors include three...