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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.

10/08/2025

GREGORY HAROLD WATTS, 56, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born May 24, 1969, in Chicago, Ill., a son of the late Abraham Watts and Shirley Watts Baker. His sister Patty Watts also preceded him in death.
He leaves behind two sons, Gregory “Tyler” Watts (Destiny) of Prichard, W.Va., and Trevor Watts of East Lynn, W.Va.; and one grandson Kaiden Watts of Prichard.
Also surviving is his stepfather Challis Brown Baker; two brothers, Abe (Marty) Watts and Wade Watts (Missy), all of East Lynn; nieces and nephews Wade “Bub” Watts Jr., of Jackson, Oh., Billy Watts of Marion, Oh., Allison Watts, and Kimberly Watts, both of East Lynn, and Amber Watts of Ceredo, W.Va.; special friend Don of Huntington; and a host of extended family and friends.
Private burial will be held for the family. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

10/07/2025

MADALYN GRACE LESTER was born October 2, 2025, and passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on October 3, 2025. Madalyn was met in heaven by her great grandparents Walter and Gail Adkins, Vivian Fay Lanham, and Carolyn Davis; big brother Jacob Lester; and her cousin Abel Stephens.
She will be missed by her parents Clayton Lester and Alexis Crilow; her big sisters, Rachel and Maria Lester; big brother Damien Cavallier; her grandparents Sheila and Edward Lanham, and Steven and Mary Crilow; her aunts Kara Lanham, Kasandra (Johnathan) Clinton; and a host of extended family. We ask that you keep the family in your prayers in the days ahead.
Visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

10/06/2025

LINDA KAY SMITH, 58, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at her residence. She was born April 28, 1967, in Huntington, W.Va., daughter of the late Cecil and Helen Thompson. Her husband Ermal Smith also preceded her in death.
Survivors include five children, Rachel Thompson (Daivid) of Louisa, Ky., Kevin (Dalina) Smith of Ft. Gay, W.Va., Eric Smith of Dunlow, W.Va., Seth (Cindy) Smith of Huntington, W.Va., and Beth Smith (Nathaniel) of Wayne; numerous grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Also surviving are three brothers, Freddie (Juanita) Thomspon of Ft. Gay, Willis Thomspon of Florida, and Buddy (Peanut) Thompson of Columbus, Oh.; two sisters, Nora Jane Thompson of Ft. Gay, and Jenny Thompson of Wayne; special friend Tammy Rowe; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery, Ft. Gay. Visitation will begin at noon on Thursday.

10/03/2025

DUANE ROGER HOPKINS, 80, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Thursday October 2, 2025, at his residence. He was born November 14, 1944, in Buffalo, N.Y., to the late Charles and Margaret Hopkins. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Dennis Hopkins and Dale Hopkins, and a sister Debbie Hopkins Spencer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joan Marie Hopkins; three daughters, Christina (Charlie) Rickman of Lakeland, Fla., Sarah (R.K.) Gissel of Huntington, and Elizabeth (Jody) Watts of Wayne, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Shane Crislip, David Crislip, Lilly Gissel, Korey Watts, Kaden Watts, and Kloey Watts; six great grandchildren; one sister Diane Yucum; one brother David Hopkins; and a host of family and friends.
Duane was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he proudly served our country from the Army’s 1st Infantry Division. He was retiree of Bell Atlantic Communications where he worked for 30 years and was known by his co-workers as “Hoppy”.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Monday.

09/22/2025

MENUARD CARL FRAZIER, 86, of Ft. Gay, W.Va., passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born May 7, 1939, in Wayne County, a son of the late Owen and Vadie Thompson Frazier. Also preceding him in death were three sons, Richard Frazier, Carl Frazier, and Ricky Frazier; one granddaughter, Patricha Frazier; and siblings Pearlene Britton, Elmer Frazier, Mildred Stryker, Juanita Cart, Marie Frazier, Jessie Campbell, and Roy Frazier. Menuard retired from AC&F with 30 years of service.
Survivors include one son, Rodney (Rose) Frazier of Ft. Gay; two granddaughters, April Frazier Knight and her husband Jason of Walkertown, N.C., and Shelby Frazier of Ft. Gay; two great grandchildren, Hannah and Haley Knight; two sisters, Herma Bond and Mavis Thompson; and a host of nieces, and nephews.
Per his request, there will be no public services. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

09/21/2025

ETHEL IRENE WEBB, 92, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 5, 1932, in Wayne, a daughter of the late Asa and Mattie Canaday. Her husband of 57 years, Bobby Webb also preceded her in death along with her son Randall Webb and two infant sons; two brothers, Leo Canaday and Elmer Canaday; and two sisters, Mildred McGlaughlin and Marie Watts Rowe.
She graduated from Marshall College and was a retired teacher serving mostly at East Lynn Elementary, for 36 years. Ethel was a faithful member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church and cherished her church family. She was a woman of unwavering faith and will forever remind us that “God’s promises are true”.
Survivors include her daughter Debra Cade and her husband Jeff of Wayne; daughter-in-law Teresa Webb of Kenova, W.Va.; grandchildren, Kala (Greg) Michels of Wayne, Traci (Josh) Phillips of Kenova; Amy (Zach) Akers of Kenova, Brandi Smith and family of Scott Depot, W.Va., and Josh Cade of Wayne; great grandchildren, Anna, Riley, Halle, Kolter, Randen, Lyla, Beckham, and Kyp.; numerous nieces, nephews, family, neighbors, and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Huntington for their care and support.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Perry and Brother Greg Michels officiating. Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.

09/12/2025

FAYE JONES STEPHENS, 95, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born March 3, 1930, at East Lynn, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charley and Lillie Davis Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Claude Argean Stephens; a son Larry David Stephens; two brothers, Clyde (Frances) Jones, and Jesse (Phyllis) Jones; three sisters, Ada (James) Wilkes, Edith (Lyle) Plymale, and Ernestine (Arno) Pratt.
Faye is survived by her loving children: two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri Lynn (Demetrius) Apostolon, of Kenova, and Donna Faye (Jeff) Drown of Huntington, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Tanner (Jordan) Drown, John Apostolon, Zachary Apostolon, and Madison Apostolon.
Mrs. Stephens grew up on the Right Fork of Beech Fork in Wayne County and was taught at home by her mother, who was a teacher, until the age of six when she entered the fifth grade at a one-room school at Mills Chapel Grade School. Faye then went to Wayne High School where she graduated in 1946. After high school she entered Marshall College where she majored in English and Business Administration and began teaching in Wayne County at the age of 19. She worked for 38 years at schools in West Virginia, Ohio, and Chicago, Illinois.
After retiring from Wayne High School as a counselor, Mrs. Stephens was hired at Ashland Community College where she enjoyed working for the next five years. She maintained a residential rental business for over 30 years in Wayne and Cabell Counties.
Mrs. Stephens always believed that a person could achieve anything he or she desired if that person was willing to work hard enough to get an education. Her education included a master’s degree plus 37 additional hours in secondary education.
In addition to her family, Mrs. Stephens is survived by three brothers-in-law, Paul (Edith) Stephens, Silas (Dorothy) Stephens, and Dallas (Connie) Stephens; one sister-in-law, Helen (Paul) Weber; her Buffalo Valley Missionary Church family whose compassion and love will always be remembered; as well as thousands of students too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Queen officiating. Burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon.

09/05/2025

RUTH WALTERS CARTER, 83, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 4, 2025. She was born in her family home in Wayne County on January 14, 1942, a daughter of the late Wilton and Alice Adkins Walters. Her husband Roy Carter also preceded her in death along with one brother, Bill Walters, and two sisters, Deloris Robertson and Glenna Walters. Ruth was a faithful member of Mills Chapel Church since 1984, and she cherished her church family so much.
She is survived by her children, Roy G. Carter, Darlene (Hendrick) Castle, and Tammy (Terrence) Bowen; her grandchildren, Kayla (Ben) Swann, Bradley Harris, Allen Castle, and Katie Brown; and her great grandchildren, Mason and Jacob Swann, Carter Harris, Kylo Brown, and Kason.
Also surviving are her siblings: three sisters, Hope Coleman, Janice Walters, and Christine Harmon; seven brothers, Danny, Jack, Ervin, Paul, John, Ricky, and Desmal Walters; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Phyllis, Amy, and Zach Carter for their love and support.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2025, at Jonson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Damron officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Monday.

08/25/2025

JOSEPH WES FARLEY, 55, of Ceredo, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2025, at Autumn Lake Rehabilitation Center, Elkins, W.Va. He was born April 4, 1970, in Huntington, W.Va., and was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship Church. His parents Edward and Lena Farley preceded him in death.
Survivors include a host of biological family members, as well as his church family and special friends, all too numerous to mention.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 530 Roby Road, Huntington, WV 25705 with Pastor Tim Dixon officiating. Donations to assist with final expenses are appreciated and can be made at www.johnsontillerfuneralhome.com

08/07/2025

JAMES GORDON MAYS, 79, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1946, in Logan, W.Va., a son of the late Herbert and Ethel Mays. His sister Lillian Callicoat also preceded him in death. James was a US Marine Corp veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He retired from Steel of West Virginia with over 30 years of service and was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Huntington.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Nancy Mays; two sons, James (Kimberly) Mays II, and Thomas W. Damron, both of Lavalette; one daughter, Venisha Lynn (David) Butcher of South Point, Oh.; six grandchildren, Jessica (Will) Jackson, Jeremy (Chassee) Butcher, Tyler Butcher, all of South Point, Brittney Mays of Phoenix, Ariz., James Matthew Mays of Lavalette, and Hannah Mays of Huntington; and eight great grandchildren.
Also surviving is one sister, Juanita McComas of Raleigh, N.C.; special in-laws Nadine and David Curtis of Lavalette; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Pelfrey Cemetery, Lavalette. Visitation will begin at noon.

08/07/2025

JAMES WILLIS MILLS, 70, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He was born February 14, 1955, in Williamson, W.Va., and attended Camp Creek Free Will Baptist Church in Lavalette, W.Va. His mother Thelma Mills preceded him in death along with two sisters, Thelma Preece, and Peggy Mills, and one nephew Jimmy Dickerson.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Sharon Mills; two sons, Elijah Drew Mills of Kenova, and James Ashley (Melissa Ann) Mills of Huntington; and five grandchildren, Jaelan Victoria Mills of Kenova, Nicolas Braden Mills of Wayne, W.Va., Collin Blake Mills of Charleston, S.C., Jared Nathaniel Thomas, and Leila Ann Thomas, both of Ashland, Ky.
Also surviving is his father, Willis Mills; his sister Lora Lea Dickerson; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention.
Graveside services will be conducted at noon, on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Maple Hills Cemetery with Pastor Brian Cardwell officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

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