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12/20/2025

WAVA ADKINS TOPPINS, 73, of Kiahsville, W.Va. passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her home. She was born October 6, 1952, at Cove Gap, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Tom Alve and Gladys Nelson Adkins. Her husband Claude Toppins also preceded her in death along with five sisters, Vida Adkins, Mary Lou Adkins, Brookie Wiley, Rosa Lee Adkins, and Martha Brooks; and two brothers, Tom Adkins Jr., and Bill Adkins.
Survivors include five daughters, Amanda (Carl) Noe of Hamlin, W.Va., Rebecca (Tony) Adkins of Ohio, Mary Meeks of Branchland, W.Va., Stacy (Tommy) Pitts of Wayne, and Ashley (Ryan) Mills, also of Wayne; 13 grandchildren, Allison (Brian) Watts, Sarah Raby, Bethany (Seth) Forbes, Kylee Street, Kaydee Meeks, Bailey “Jo” Meeks, Bobby Joe Wiley, Taylor Wiley, Tyler Wiley, Skylar Pitts, Landon Pitts, Paislee Mills, and Greyson Mills; and four great grandchildren, Ryder Terry, Macy Watts, Matthew Watts, and Graham Forbes.
Also surviving is one sister, Sue Gibson of Maryland; six brothers, Ezra Adkins, Leonard Adkins, both of Kiahsville, David Adkins, Bobby Adkins, Donnie Dale Adkins, and James (Ruby) Adkins, all of Kiahsville; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Vance Cemetery, Little Harts. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

12/19/2025

ANNA MAE STEPHENS RICHARDSON, 84, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Born March 3, 1941, she was known for her bright personality, steadfast prayer life, and enduring faith in the promises of God. In her final hours, after being lovingly visited by her family, Anna Mae slipped away in quiet peace, secure in the Savior she trusted all her life.

Anna Mae was the devoted wife of the late James Madison Richardson Jr. She is survived by her four children, Joann Wallace, Vanessa L. Richardson, James Madison Richardson III (Tina Ann), and Lisa Richardson Morgan (Patrick); her grandchildren James L. Wallace (Debbie), Lacie J. Wallace, Ronald Rowe Jr., Erica L. Rowe, Hannah F. Butcher, Tempest Autumn Brown (Jameson Kyle), Ayla Edwards, and Noah Morgan (Ashtyn); and her great-grandchildren Roderik K. Rowe, Mikaly M. Rowe, Ryker Abraham Brown, Adeline Morgan, and Jonah Morgan.

Born to Elba and Ruth Terry Stephens of Wayne County, West Virginia, Anna Mae was the last surviving child of their ten children. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Ruth and Elba Stephens, Mary Pruitt, Carmi Vernon, Marie Pyles, Tom Stephens, Ray Stephens, Ruth McCann, Carol Frazier, Hanie Moore, and Linda Marshall.

Funeral services for Anna Mae Stephens Richardson will be held at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, 10030 Route 152, Wayne, West Virginia 25570, on Sunday, December 21, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. and the funeral service at 2:00 p.m., led by family friend and retired Genoa United Baptist Pastor Danny Endicott. Interment will follow at Community Memorial Gardens in Wayne, West Virginia, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, James.

12/16/2025

2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” DIANNA KAY MILLS McCOMAS, 75, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born November 26, 1950, at East Lynn, a daughter of the late Ottie Severn Mills and Ruby Parsons Mills. Also preceding her in death was one brother, Willie Mills, and two sisters, Wanda Mills and Opal Marie Brown. Kay was a member of New Beginning Church in Huntington.
Survivors include her loving husband, Larry Gene McComas; two daughters, Melissa (Mitchell) Brooks of Branchland, W.Va., and Julie (Jacob) Ray of Huntington; four grandchildren, Brandi (Shannon) Sanders of Huntington, Casey (Cheynoa) Brooks, also of Huntington, Hannah (Taylor) Ball of Cannonsburg, Ky., and Hunter Ray of Huntington; and eight great grandchildren, Lacie Williamson (Garrett), Paisley Sanders, Caden Wheeler, Leah Wheeler, Tucker Brooks, Re*****on Brooks, Dawson Ball, and Tucker Pennington.
Also surviving are two sisters, Loretta Clark of Salt Rock, W.Va., and Patti (Jimmy Clyde) Napier of East Lynn; three brothers, Ottie Gerald Mills, Dale (Frances) Mills, and David (Jeanette) Mills, all of East Lynn; Susan Allen, whom she considered her own; her lifelong best friend Sharon West; and a host of nieces, nephew, family and friends.
The family would like to thank special caregiver Rita Porter of Wayne for her support and love.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastors Jay Ross and Jason McComas officiating. Burial will follow in the Parsons Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

12/03/2025

GLORIA SUE SCOTT, 60, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born May 31, 1965, in Huntington, W.Va., and spent her life loving and accepting all who crossed her path. She was preceded in death by her mother Leona Sue Kirk, who passed just two days before her; her sister Robin Denise Perry; grandparents William and Senia Maynard Rice; and very special in-laws, Orbie and Birdie Scott.
Gloria enjoyed gardening and listening to audio books. She loved everyone and her kindness and love helped many in her life to grow into amazing people. Her compassion for others knew no bounds. “Glo’s” house is where everyone went when they needed an ear, shoulder, or “GoGo” hug .
Gloria was a proud and devoted wife to Roger Scott and loving mother to Anthony Stephens. Additional survivors whom she cherished include sisters Tracie (Brett) Lindenmeier and Tammy Riddle; her brothers-in-law Ray (Rose) Scott and Ronald (Amber) Scott; her sister-in-law Dean (George) Ratliff; nieces and nephews, Sherry Brooks, Jessie (Jose) Quinones, Jason (Vanessa) Scott, her “sunshine” Trista Copley (Obie Caldwell), George Ratliff, Michael Starkweather, Trevor Starkweather, Joseph Starkweather, her Godson, Camren “Possum” Starkweather; great nieces and great nephews, Shawn (Elizabeth) Brooks, Robert Brooks, Eric Brooks (Allie), Paul Brooks, Shyanna (Zach) Hale, Brad (Jessica) Scott, Andrew (Heather) Scott, Anne Lane, Kristin Lane, Tyler (Zoey) Scott, Derrick Scott (Bre Holland), Kaitlyn (Christopher) Johnson, Baylee Scott, Austin Copley, Aidyn Copley, Austin Ross, Cheyanne Ross, Kameron Ross, Kayla Hay, Chace Ratliff, George B. Ratliff, and Athena Ratliff; and great-great nieces and nephews, Abylen Scott, Braylen Scott, Storm “Monster” Lane, Tyson Scott, Waylon Johnson, Alaina “Punkin” Copley, and Jaxon Hay.
Per her request, there will be no public services. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home

12/03/2025

LEONA “SUE” KIRK, 82, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her home. She was born May 26, 1943, in Wayne, a daughter of the late William “Bill” and Jewel Jackson Smith. Also preceding her in death were her siblings, Joe Smith, Maxie Smith, Margaret White, Robert Smith, Judy Webb, Ricky Smith, and Betty Moore.
Sue attended Twelvepole Valley Baptist Church and enjoyed crafts, coloring, crossword puzzles, and watching her shows.
Survivors include her daughters, Gloria Sue (Roger) Scott of Wayne and Tammy Riddle of Marysville, Oh.; her special grandson Anthony Stephens who devoted his days to caring for her; as well as her other dear grandchildren, Tommy and Nicole Riddel of Marysville, Camren Starkweather, Joseph Starkweather, both of Parma, Oh., Trevor Starkweather of East Lynn, W.Va., and Michael Starkweather of Fort Gay, W.Va.
Also surviving are two sisters, Norene (Cushman) Blethen of Florida and Patricia (Norma) Webb of Genoa, W.Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends too numerous to mention.
Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

11/27/2025

The staff at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! May your day be filled with Comfort and Joy.

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.

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