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HOBERT MERLIN CLAY, 82, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at home. He was born September 28, 1943, ...
04/22/2026

HOBERT MERLIN CLAY, 82, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at home. He was born September 28, 1943, in Sherman, Fla., a son of the late Thomas and Sylvia Clay. Also preceding him in death was one sister, Bettye Ruth Wilson; one brother Robert Clay; and two grandchildren, Katie Clay and Jarrod Hair.
Survivors include three sons, Tommy (Dinah) Clay of Galax, Va., John (Vanessa) Clay of Oxford, Fla., and Wayne (Dustin) Clay of Celebration, Fla.; two daughters, Claire (Buster) Hair, and Jane Marie (Dwayne) Holt, both of Okeechobee, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Josh Clay, C.J. Clay, Mason Clay, Jessica Clay, Jake Hair, John Hair, Rachel Porter, and Joel Bryant; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Watson Cemetery with Pastor George Nelson officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

JESSE PINSON, 78, of Wayne, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born December 23, 194...
04/16/2026

JESSE PINSON, 78, of Wayne, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born December 23, 1947, at Stiltner, West Virginia, a son of the late Jay and Gracie Watts Pinson. Also preceding him in death were five brothers, James Pinson, Johnnie Pinson, Mont Sias, Harley Pinson, and Ira Pinson; and four sisters, Jayetta McCloud, Georgie Shreve, Dakota Copley, and Effie Rakes. Jesse was a retired drywall installer, working for over 30 years. He loved fishing, c**n hunting, and riding ATVs in his spare time.
Survivors include his special companion of 25 years, Darlene McClellan; stepdaughter Nancy McClellan of Huntington, W.Va.; stepsons Glen J. McClellan of Argillite, Ky., Michael McClellan of Huntington, and Johnny McClellan of Wayne, all of whom he loved as his own; as well as his pride and joys, his grandchildren, Tyler Neace, Landon McClellan, Chris McClellan, Emerson Scott, Ainsley McClellan, Zoey McClellan, and Tavin McClellan.
Also surviving is one sister, Mary Copley of Akron, Oh.; one brother, Freddie Sias of Kenova, W.Va.; special friends Chuck and Krystal Adkins, James Parsons, Terry Ward, Kim Brewer, Debbie Maynard, all of Wayne, and all the Maynard brothers; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to caregiver Karen Adkins and Right at Home Healthcare.
Graveside services will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Cox Cemetery with Pastor Roger Watts officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Donations to assist the family are appreciated and can be made at www.johnsontillerfuneralhome.com

SEIBURN PERRY, 83, of Chesapeake, Oh., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2026. He was born April 8, 1943, i...
04/13/2026

SEIBURN PERRY, 83, of Chesapeake, Oh., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2026. He was born April 8, 1943, in Lincoln County, West Virginia, a son of the late Walter and Pansy Perry. His daughter Tammy Perry also preceded him in death along with siblings Vernon Perry, Eloise Woods, Lessie Diaz, Robert Perry, Sam Perry, A.J. Perry, Herman Perry, Sally Smith, and Bernard Perry; and three infant brothers, Marion, Marshall, and James. Seiburn retired from the Columbus School Board and attended Fifth Avenue Free Will Baptist Church in Guyandotte.
He is survived by one son, Danny Perry and his wife Barbara of Chesapeake; grandchildren, Ashley (Carl) Smith of Columbus, Oh., Shane (Miranda) Christian of Proctorville, Oh., and Darrell Christian of Chesapeake; and great grandchildren Harley Smith, Katie Smith, Kylee Christina, Isabella Christina, and Isaiah Christian.
Also surviving are siblings Walter Perry Jr., Erma Keener, and Ralph (Cheryl) Perry; special friends Rosie Watts, Greg Bailey, and caregiver Margaret Meadows; along with a host of nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.

Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Elders Ray Vance and Jimmy Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

SAMMY JOE HUTCHINSON, 86, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Emogene Dolin Jone...
04/08/2026

SAMMY JOE HUTCHINSON, 86, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born August 19, 1939, in Kenova, West Virginia, a son of the late Orge and Maggie Hutchinson. Also preceding him in death was his ex-wife and friend, Anna Hutchinson; one daughter Christy Bradshaw; and one grandson Logan Bradshaw.
He leaves behind three siblings, Jim (Jenny) Hutchinson of Ariz., Ed Hutchinson of Kenova, and Lois (Bob) Bellomy of Proctorville, Oh.; one daughter, Amy Phillips and her husband Scott Absten, of Wayne; five grandchildren, Payton (Anthony) Dillard of Chesapeake, Oh., Madi Hutchinson of Wayne, Paige (Alex) Carnell of Charleston, W.Va., Michael (Jessica) Phillips of Barboursville, W.Va., and Machala (Jared) Hunter of Wayne; nine very special great grandchildren; special life long friends Creed Adams, Audie (Patty) Stiltner, and Steven Fry; as well as several nieces, nephews; and a host of family and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Harmony Free Will Baptist Church for their prayers and support. Donations are suggested to Hospice of Huntington.
Per his request, there will be no services. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

JAMES MICHAEL “MIKE” SMITH, 73, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Emogene ...
04/07/2026

JAMES MICHAEL “MIKE” SMITH, 73, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born August 3, 1952, in Wayne, West Virginia, a son of the late Taylor and Maxine Smith. His son-in-law Doug Turley also preceded him in death. Mike was retired from Ownes Illinois Glass Manufacturing and was a member of the Bible Apostolic Church in Huntington.
He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife Rhonda Smith; three children, Bart (Emily) Kirk of Lavalette, W.Va., Michelle (Jesse) Frye of Wayne, and Jason (Kathy) Smith of Huntington; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister Carol Davidson (Ronnie) of Wayne; and a host of family, friends, and special neighbors too numerous to mention.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Aaron Fairburn officiating. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m.

PATRICIA MOUNTS, 71, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Emogene Dolin Jones H...
04/07/2026

PATRICIA MOUNTS, 71, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born May 9, 1954, in Chicago, Ill., a daughter of the late Maria and David Martinis, Sr. Also preceding her in death were four brothers, David Martinis, Jr., Martin Martinis, Donald Martinis and Ronald Martinis; one son, Kenny Townsend; and one grandson, Joseph Mounts. Those who loved Patricia enjoyed her infectious personality and her zest for life. Patricia enjoyed Bingo, dancing, quilting, shopping, traveling, and most of all, spending time with her friends and family whom she loved dearly.
She is survived by her husband Roake Mounts; four sons, James Mounts of Wayne, Sean (Colleen) Mounts of Plainfield, Ill., Justin (Krystal) Mounts of Wayne, and Christopher Mounts, also of Wayne; one daughter Lova (Bryan) Ousley of Glenwood, W.Va.; nine grandchildren, Sophia, Eva, Cetera, Makenna, Kylie, Ellisyn, Emalee, Anna, and Olivia; and one great granddaughter, Seanna.
Also surviving are three siblings, Andrew Martinis of Chicago, Michelle Martinis of Riverside, Ill., and Perry Martinis of Chicago; one sister-in-law, Katherine Martinis of Kenova, W.Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

DONNIE DALE ADKINS, 61, of Kiahsville, W.Va., passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born May...
04/02/2026

DONNIE DALE ADKINS, 61, of Kiahsville, W.Va., passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born May 5, 1964, in East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late Tom and Gladys Adkins. Also preceding him in death were six sisters, Vida Adkins, Mary Lou Adkins, Brookie Wiley, Rosa Lee Adkins, Martha Brooks, and Wava Toppins, and two brothers, Tom Adkins Jr., and Bill Adkins.
Survivors include one daughter, Kayla Adkins of Branchland, W.Va.; one son, Donnie Dale Adkins II of Kiahsville; and three grandchildren, Gracelyn, and Gunner and Zoey Parsons.
Also surviving is one sister, Sue Gibson of Maryland; five brothers, Ezra Adkins, Leonard Adkins, David Adkins, Bobby 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 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Pack Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon.

Always remembered, never forgotten, RHONDA G. CLARK, 60, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at hom...
03/31/2026

Always remembered, never forgotten, RHONDA G. CLARK, 60, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at home after a long illness. She was born January 13, 1966, in West Hamlin, W.Va., and was a 1984 graduate of Wayne High School. She earned her degree at Huntington Business College and was employed at Wayne Wal Mart for over 25 years.
She is survived by her parents, Carol and Clifford “Puch” Clark of East Lynn; two brothers, Clifford “Kippy” Clark and Travis Clark, both of East Lynn; two sisters, Kim (John) White of Hamlin, W.Va., and Eva Frye (Jeff Lowe) of Salt Rock, W.Va.; four nieces, Brenna (Chad) Allen of Hamlin, Alandra (Adam) Pate of Flatwoods, Ky., Bailee White of Charleston, W.Va., and Kierra Frye of Wayne; one nephew, Kaden Frye of East Lynn; two great nieces, Visenya Pate of Flatwoods, and Enslee Allen of Hamlin; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2026, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Gilkerson officiating. Burial will follow in the Epling Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon.

MARK ALAN MILLS, 65, of Lavalette, W.Va., was welcomed to heaven on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born August 6, 1960,...
03/30/2026

MARK ALAN MILLS, 65, of Lavalette, W.Va., was welcomed to heaven on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born August 6, 1960, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Ronald and Geraldine Mills.
Mark is survived by his wife of almost 36 years, and the love of his life, Dianna; and one brother, James Brian Mills of Huntington. He was a proud veteran, honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1987 and retired from Marshall University Plant Operations as custodian in 2009.
Mark always encouraged his wife’s faith and made his own commitment to God and was baptized before his last days. He loved the Laurel Freewill Baptist Church family for their prayers and support. The family is also in appreciation to Hospice of Huntington and the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery Annex. Visitation will begin at noon.

TAMMY JO KNAPPENBERGER, 64, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2026. She was born Apr...
03/23/2026

TAMMY JO KNAPPENBERGER, 64, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2026. She was born April 8, 1961, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ray and Mary Jo Lovins. Tammy was a member of Swagger Valley Baptist Church.
She leaves behind her husband Tim Knappenberger; two sons, Jamie (Hope) Wolfe of Lucasville, Oh., and Jeremy (Ashley) Wolfe of Kenova, W.Va.; and six grandchildren, Kellan Wolfe, Jayden Briggs, Dylan Lester, Hattie Wolfe, Jordie Wolfe, and Gavynn Wolfe.
Also surviving are four siblings, Danny Lovins of Kenova, W.Va., Cindy Sowards of Wheelersburg, Oh., Lisa Lovins of Ceredo, W.Va., and Greg (Kathy) Lovins of Leland, N.C.; as well as several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Simpson officiating. Burial will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 Friday at the funeral home.

VIOLET LOUISE TALBERT, 90, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her home. She was born March 14, 19...
03/18/2026

VIOLET LOUISE TALBERT, 90, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her home. She was born March 14, 1936, in Holden, W.Va., a daughter of the late Thomas and Beulah Napier. Her husband Charles Ezra Talbert also preceded her in death along with sisters Lenoria Jean Johnson and Glenia McSweeney; one brother, Tommy Napier; one grandson Richard Morland; and one great grandson, Danny Thomas Stapleton II.
Survivors include four children, Richard (Debbie) Morland, Sr. of Wayne, Donna (Danny) Stapleton, also of Wayne, Lisa (Garner) Freeman of Stokesville, N.C., and Deborah (Jim) Roach of Wayne; 9 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Huntington for their support and love.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow in the Napier Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday.

SAMUEL LEE MAYNARD, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born...
03/16/2026

SAMUEL LEE MAYNARD, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born July 29, 1949, in Wayne, a son of the late Homer and Australia Maynard. His wife Tonya Sue Broce Maynard also preceded him in death along with two brothers, Ronald Joe Maynard and Homer Maynard. Sam graduated Buffalo High School and was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include one sister, Vivian (Terry) Smith of Kenova, W.Va.; one brother David (Angela) Maynard of Kitts Hill, Oh.; his wife Trenna Maynard; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Blair Cemetery with military honors performed by the American Legion Post 93..

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