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11/04/2026

JOSEPH ELDRIDGE CROUCH, 96, of Wayne, W.Va., formerly of Westmoreland, W.Va., passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at Wayne Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, where he had resided for several years. He was born August 13, 1930, in Charleston, W.Va., a son of the late Arthur and Edith Crouch. His beloved wife, Margaret Elizabeth Crouch also preceded him in death along with his siblings, Lorraine Brumley, Arthur Crouch, and Franklin Dale ‘Pat” Crouch.
Joe was a proud patriot and loved his country. He served in the U.S. Army in the 3505th Army Air Force Base Unit. Following that, he joined the U.S. Navy and fought in the Korean War.
He leaves behind several nieces and nephews; special neighbors Danny and Pat Parsons of Huntington; special friends Neil and Theresa Anthony of Kenova, W.Va.; and his Wayne Nursing & Rehab family who loved him dearly.
He will be honored at 10 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Donel C. Kinnard State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

11/02/2026

ANNA BELLE SHEETS GILLESPIE, 89, of Milton, W.Va., passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at home. Born in Green Bank, West Virginia on September 18, 1937, she is the daughter of Everett and Lucille Ervine Sheets, both deceased. A graduate of Green Bank High School, Glenville State University, and West Virginia University with degrees in education, she taught at Green Bank Elementary School in Pocahontas County and at Normantown Elementary in Gilmer County, a career spanning 30 years. An active member in Glenville Presbyterian Church and Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, she held offices in both.
Survivors include her husband Gary Gillespie; son Daniel S. “Fritz” Gillespie and daughter-in-law Monna B. Gillespie; grandchildren Morgan and Kyle Gillespie; brother Don Sheets and his wife Sue; and niece Shelly of Glenville.
A celebration of Anna Belle’s life will be held at a later date.

11/02/2026

CYNTHIA “ALICE” STRAUBEL, 81, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born December 19, 1944, in East Lynn, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Herbert Pelfrey and Mamie Ball Pelfrey Kimbler. Also preceding her in death was her husband, William Straubel; her stepfather Alpha Kimbler; and six siblings, Harold Pelfrey, Richard Pelfrey, Eunice Palmer, Juanita Steele, Donna Frazier, and Betty Woody.
She is survived by two sons, Pastor Reed (Melissa) Rideout of Delaware, Oh., and Gregory (Tammy) Rideout of Hurricane, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Olivia Rideout, Ivan Dix, Brittany Rideout, Cody Rideout, and Jakob Rideout; one sister Linda Collins of Proctorville, Oh.; special niece Joy Clark; and a host of additional nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Per her request, there will be no public services. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

10/29/2026

LINDA SUE McCOMAS, 81, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born October 11, 1945, in Wayne, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Golden and Wanda McComas. Also preceding her in death were seven siblings, Argie McComas, Arden “Chigger” McComas, Ardith Epling, Arzel McComas, Arben McComas, Sandra Gail Salmons, and Mary Ann McComas.
She leaves behind one brother, Arnton (Wanda) McComas of East Lynn; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends too numerous to mention.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Gilkerson Family Cemetery with Pastor Emual Adkins officiating. Arrangements entrusted Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.

10/28/2026

MARY FRANCES “FRAN” DENNEY, 69, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 26, 2026. She was born March 24, 1957, in Gallipolis, a daughter of the late Charles and Charlotte Tussey. A devoted homemaker, Fran found genuine joy and fulfillment in caring for her home and those she loved. She was a member of Harris Baptist Church.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Charles S. Denney; her children, Charles “Heath” Denney (Misty) of Bidwell, Oh., and Brandon S. Denney (Meghan) of Gallipolis; grandchildren Charles “Gage” Denney of Bidwell, Cooper Denney and Tucker Denney, both of Gallipolis; along with a host of extended family and friends
In accordance with Fran’s wishes, no services will be held.

10/26/2026

CHARLES RAY DALTON, 72, of Kiahsville, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born February 14, 1954, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late John Henry and Dora Adkins Dalton. Also preceding him in death were sister, Nancy McCoy, Margaret “Maggie” Queen, and Martha Jane Napier; and brothers, Ezra Dalton, John Dalton, Ead Dalton, and Willis Dalton. Charles was a member of Cove Gap United Baptist Church.
Survivors include one sister, Angeline Sias of Ranger; special cousin David Adkins of Kiahsville; and special nephew Howard Dalton; along with a host of additional family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Winfred Winters officiating. Burial will follow in the Adkins Cemetery, Kiahsville. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.

10/22/2026

JACKIE LEE McABOY, 75, of Huntington, W.Va., died Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born March 23,1951 in Huntington, a son of the late Shella and Riley McAboy. Also preceding him in death were four brothers Ralph “Bud”, Richard, Kenneth, and Harry McAboy; and two sisters, Mary Christina Wiley and Patricia Porter.
Survivors include one daughter, Crystal McAboy Wallace; one brother, Gary McAboy of Huntington; one sister, Margaret Day of Proctorville, Oh.; special friends Sharon and Caspy Belding of Huntington; and several nieces and nephews.
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

10/19/2026

KENNETH RAY BLEVINS, 68, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2026. He was born June 16, 1958, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Alfreeda Hale Blevins. Also preceding him in death were two brothers Larry Blevins and infant Alfred Blevins and his father-in-law, Ralph Damron. Kenneth was a retired machinist with over 40 years of service and a member of East Lynn Church of Christ.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years, Donna Blevins; mother-in-law Dora Damron of Dunlow, W.Va.; two children Erica (Seth) Damron of Zebulon, N.C., and Kenneth Blevins, II (Amber) of Wayne; and five grandchildren, Daniel (Kelsey) Spreacker of Kiahsville, W.Va., Avah Blevins of Wayne, Jenah Blevins and Maxton Damron, both of Zebulon, and Draven Damron of Kenova, W.Va.
Also surviving is one sister, Sandra (Carl Lee) Mills of Wayne; one brother, Buster (Patti) Blevins of South Point, Oh.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Blevins Family Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Wednesday.

10/14/2026

VICIE COPLEY, 88, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. She was born September 9, 1938, at Harts Creek, W.Va., a daughter of the late Waymon Stevenson and Sarah Conley Stevenson Dingess. Also preceding her in death was her son Bobby Joe Copley; sisters and brothers-in-law Lula and Sherman Vance, Bell and Raymond Romans, Beatrice Vance Tomblin and Archie Vance, and Rose Ann and Calvin Vance; sisters-in-law Linda Stevenson and Audra Stevenson; and brothers Lucian, Appy and Ray Stevenson.

Vicie was a Christian and attended Moses Fork Baptist Church. She was a member of Crum Chapter Order of Eastern Star and a retired cook from Wayne County Board of Education.

Survivors include two sons Claude Copley and wife Ozalene of Dunlow, and Ronnie Lee Copley of Kermit, W.Va.; nine grandchildren Joey Copley, Stacy Masters, Amanda Pratt, Jessica Newsome, Ashley Copley, Ronnie Copley, Nick Copley, Charley Copley, and Dewey Copley; and 11 great grandchildren.

Also surviving are four brothers Willie Stevenson and wife Daisy of Greenup, Ky., Roger Stevenson of Taylor, Mich., Sid Stevenson of Chapmanville W.Va., and Freeman Adams and wife Jesse, also of Taylor, Mich.; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Mud Fork Freewill Baptist Church, Verdunville, W.Va., with Pastor Robert Vance officiating. Burial will follow in the Canterbury Family Cemetery, Dingess, W.Va. Visitation will be held from 6 - 9 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home.

10/09/2026

CHARLES ELBA FRAZIER, 80, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Thursday, October 9, 2026, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born April 24, 1946, at Stiltner, W.Va., a son of the late Stella and Calaway Frazier. Also preceding him in death were siblings James Taylor Frazier, Robert Golden Frazier, Anna Sue Savitz, John Harmon Frazier, Joshua Franklin, and infant twin sons. Charles was a US Navy veteran and a retired carpet and drywall installer.
Survivors include two children, Charles Taylor Frazier and Roberta Frazier; several grandchildren; one brother, Glen Frazier of Wayne; two sisters, Verla Mae Merritt of Industry, Penn., and Daisy Kathleen Lambert of Dalton, Ga.; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 Monday, October 12, 2026, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Elder Emual Adkins officiating and military honors performed by the American Legion Post 93. Burial will follow in Sanders Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:30.

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10030 Route 152
Wayne, WV
25570

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