All Obituaries

SUSIE STEVENS NORTH, 78, of Huntington, W.Va., devoted wife, and mother, and child of God, crossed her finish line and into her rest in the presence of the saints on Friday, July 1, 2022.  She was born September 8, 1943, in Wayne, W.Va., to the late Burgess and Trudy Lett-Stevens.  Also preceding her in death were three brothers, John Stevens, Samuel Stevens, and Timothy Stevens.             Surviving is her loving husband of...

On June 27, 2022, GEORGIA FAYE RICE, 52, of Wayne, W.Va., sadly departed this life. She was born on December 15, 1969, in West Hamlin, W.Va., to Arbie and Ida Rice of Wayne. Preceding her in death were both paternal and maternal grandparents, John and Mary Rice and Melvin and Georgia Moore. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two daughters, Kyrah (Sam) Broviak of Wayne, and Allyson (Corey) Clark of St. Albans, W.Va., that she shared with Jimmie “Bub” Brooks; and eight...

TOMMY GARY BARTON, 67, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.  Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete.  Donations to assist the family can be made by selecting the "Donations" tab above.  

DALE EDWARD ASHWORTH, 72, of Milton, W.Va., husband of Jeannie Napier Ashworth, passed away on June 20, 2022.  He was born January 26, 1950 in Frazier’s Bottom, W.Va., a son of the late Kenneth Ashworth and Loreda Ashworth Davis.  Also preceding him in death were grandparents, Herbert and Virgie Deal, and Burl and Mabel Ashworth; stepfather Arie Davis; and brother Kendal Ashworth. Dale was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and National Guard, and a retired maintenance engineer...

HOMER SMITH, JR., 84, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was born November 19, 1937, in Logan County, W.Va., a son of the late Homer and Dora Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Julie Smith, Shirley Lester, and Faye Curry; and two brothers, Bobby Smith and Donald Smith. Homer was a retired welder from ACF Industries with 34 years of service. He had a great love for the outdoors, farming, and most of all, his...

CARLOS JAY MILLS, 80 of Beech Fork, W.Va., passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022.  He was born on August 8, 1941 in East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late Jay and Gertrude “Pet” Mills. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Calos Jay “C.J.” Mills, and a sister Loretta Mills.             He is survived by his daughter Lisa Clay, her husband Mike Clay, and grandchildren Levi Clay and...

ROY KENNETH FORTNER, age 84, formerly of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away at home in Lawrenceville, Ga. on June 10, 2022.  He was born August 23,1938 in Huntington, W.Va., to the late Thomas and Millie (Watts) Fortner. Also preceding him in death was his wife Gertrude (Carroll) Fortner, and daughter Gwendolyn Wright.   He is survived by his children Maurice McCoy, Gertrude (Scott) Carpenter, Claude (Robin) McCoy, Theresa Egan, Roy Keith (Garnet)...

MARGARET ETTA JEAN (HALL) QUEEN, 89, of Wayne, W.Va., formerly of Dunlow, W.Va., passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022.  She was born February 3, 1933, at Cinderella, W.Va., to the late John and Jerushia “Ruth” Hall. Also preceding her in death was the father of her children, Thomas Queen; a son, Garson Queen; granddaughter Anita Jo Evans-Queen; one sister Betty Jo Antal Price; and a son-in-law Richard Evans. She is survived by five daughters, Catherine Evans of Ceredo,...

TENA MARIE SHEPPARD, 66, of Wayne, W.Va. passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at her home.  She was born January 25, 1956, a daughter of the late Beverly and Denny King.    Survivors include two sons, Cory Sheppard and Cody Sheppard, both of Huntington. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.  Donations to assist the family can be made by selecting the "Donations" tab above.

  WANDALENE STROUD ESLICK, 67, of Dunlow, W.Va. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2022.  She was born June 25, 1954, in Logan, W.Va., a daughter of the late Leonard and Verlie Stroud.  Also preceding her in death were three brothers, Jessie Stroud, Robert Lee Stroud, and Leland (Darlene) Stroud; two sisters, Christine Marcum and Nancy “Ida Mae” Marcum; and one son, Bobby Joe Bowens.   Wandalene was an EMT for the Dunlow Volunteer Fire...