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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 Owens 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; 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.

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.

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. Donations to assist the family are appreciated and can be made at www.johnsontillerfuneralhome.com

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.

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.

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.

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.

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..

03/12/2026

SHARON SUE CHANEY, 75, of Huntington, W.Va. went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born October 16, 1950, in Poca, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Nancy Frances and Early Lester Jeffries, Sr. Also preceding her in death was her son, Michael Wayne Chaney; two brothers, Early Lester Jeffries, Jr., and Leroy Jeffries; and one sister, Frances Jewell Armstead.
Sharon was a homemaker and enjoyed watching westerns, caring for her beloved pets, and making memories with her family.
She leaves behind two children, Barbara Lynn (Charlie) Moore of Wayne, W.Va., and Brian Eric Chaney of Huntington; four grandchildren, Brittany (Ryan) Moore of Wayne, Christopher (Morgan) Moore of Proctorville, Oh., Dakota (Claudia) Moore of Bellefontaine, Oh., and Kenneth (Lauren) Chaney of Lavalette, W.Va.; and two great grandchildren, Vivian and Auriella Moore, both of Bellefontaine.
Also surviving are three siblings, Josephine Faye Deal, Jerry Jeffries, both of Poca, W.Va., and Wanda Steorts of Sutton, W.Va.; as well as several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Sharon selflessly donated her body to the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine for the advancement of science and education.

03/10/2026

GEORGE WAYNE HANLON, 78, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of the late Harold and Marjorie Hanlon. His wife Wanda Elaine Hanlon also preceded him in death along with two sons, Mark Hanlon and George Hanlon, Jr.; one brother Bill Dodson; and one sister, Beverly School.
Survivors include four children, Lisa Cremeans (Kodie Pizelli)of Wayne, Melissa Hanlon of Bluefield, W.Va., Michelle Lamont of Columbus, Oh., and Angie Nutt (Steven French) of North Fort Myers, Fla.; nine grandchildren Johnathon Thompson, Alexis Chafin (Austin Ferrell), both of Wayne, Shyanna (Branum) Thompson, Ronald (Chloe) Brewer of Hornell, N.Y., Tyler Brewer of Wayne, Justin Thompson of Zanesville, Oh., Randy Hall (Rebecca Dalla Costa) of North Ft. Myers, Jessie Hall, also of North Ft. Myers, Zachary Hall (Diana Smith) of Lakeland, Fla.; and five great grandchildren Elaina Thompson, Laila Adkins, Kasey Molina, Katelyn Molina, Kiko Molina, and Chelsea Brewer.
Also surviving is one brother, Joseph (Joretta) Hanlon of Florida; one sister Laketa Stafford as well as several nieces, nephews, and friends.
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

03/03/2026

HAROLD CURTIS HARVEY, 64, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center following a sudden illness. Born August 23, 1961, in Huntington, Harold graduated Wayne High School, Class of 1979, attended Marshall University, and was employed at American Express, Duke Energy, and CIT Technical Institute prior to his retirement. His father Curtis Harvey preceded him in death along with his grandparents, Gallie and Mary Watts Robertson and Benjamin and Lutie Copley Harvey.
He is survived by his beloved mother, Ethel Harvey (Abbie) Napier; three loving sisters and their families, Barbara (Harold) Wilson of Taylorsville, Ky., Bonnie (Jim) Arms of Proctorville, Oh., and Mary (Larry) Thomspon of Genoa, W.Va.; special nieces and nephews, Jackie (Selena) Adkins, MeLisa (John) Davenport, Christy Beckett, Beverly (John) Luther, Michael (Laura) Clary, Benjamin (Laken) Thompson, Deana (J.D.) Akers, and Jennifer (Michael) Smith; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Delano Davis and Brother Herman Dingess officiating. Private burial will take place at Community Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at noon.

02/27/2026

CHARLES LEE SPEARS, 69, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born February 9, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of the late Clarence and Martha Spears. Also preceding him in death were nephew, John Vanhorn Jr.; niece Christina Spears; and special friend whom he considered a son, Anthony France. Charles was the Pastor of Rock of Salvation Church and the owner of CS Heavy Equipment.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Deborah Spears; two daughters, Wendy (Joshua) Jackson, and Hannah Spears (Deshawn Taylor); grandchildren Victoria Holley (Chase Topping), and Lantz Holley (Hannah Ferguson); great granddaughter Heidi Jo Topping; and foster son Elijah Stanley all of Lavalette, W.Va.
Also surviving are two sisters, Colleen (John) Vanhorn, and Marybeth (Timothy) Walker, of Ashland, Ky.; one brother Clarence (Gilda) Spears of Louisa, Ky.; and a host of family, friends, and special customers, too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Herbie Stallard officiating. Burial will follow at Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.

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