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The Wayne County News, WEEKEND, FEBRUARY 18 & 19, 2017, PAgE 7A

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Betty Odelene Kitts of Ceredo Betty Odelene Kitts, 80 of

Ceredo, WV went to her heav-enly home on February 15, 2017 at her home. She was born on February 6, 1937 in Wayne County, WV. She was a daughter of Leo Simpkins and Lou Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her hus-band, Perry Taylor Kitts; and her sisters, Gay Andes and Sue Finley. She is survived by her children: Terry Kitts (Deborah), Perry A. Kitts (Cleta), Lisa Hutchinson (Gordon), Janet Wheeler and Chris Kitts (Tara); her grandchildren: Brandon, Bradley, PJ, Justin Kitts and Paisley Kitts, Courtney Hutchinson and Lexi Primm. Also surviving are her great-grandchildren, Jade, Melanie and Calliope Kitts; her siblings: Bryan Simpkins (Kim), Evelyn Thompson (Luke), Ida Gomer, Gene Simpkins, Leo Simpkins Jr., Walter Simpkins (Glenna) and Teddy Simpkins. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Collins and the Dialysis Center at HIMG for the wonderful care of Betty. Also, thank you to Donna and David Caldwell for all their time with Mom and the Ceredo Transport team. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to be given to the Ceredo Transport team, P.O. Box 1119, Ceredo, WV 25507. Funeral services for Betty will be Monday, February 20th at 1 pm with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with visitation starting at 11. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.

Larry Tipton Willis of Lavalette

Larry Tipton Willis, 78, of Lavalette, WV passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was born July 6, 1938 in Wayne County, WV a son of the late Clifford L. and Beatrice Evans Willis. Larry worked as the greens keeper for Sugarwood Golf Club. He was a US Navy vet-eran. In addition to his parents Larry, was preceded in death by one son, Larry T. Willis, Jr.; 4 brothers, Clifford L. Willis, Jr., Joseph W. Willis, Howard L. Willis and William E. Willis; and three sisters, twins Geraldine and Madeline Willis and Wanda Gaye Willis. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lillie Mae Davis Willis; two sisters, Hilda Willis Tollison of Williamston, SC and Gladys (John) Willis Roush of Prichard, WV; one brother, Homer Dale (Renee) Willis of Salt Lake City, Utah; a God daughter, Venus (Bob) Holmes of Huntington and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday, February 18, 2017 from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. John Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Riggs Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Imogene Webbof Louisa

Imogene Webb, 56, of Louisa, Kentucky passed away at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky after a long battle with breast cancer. Imogene was born December 22, 1960 in Louisa, Kentucky a daughter of the late Charles Eugene and Verna Marie Spruce Wilks.

Imogene was retired after 20 years of service from the Carter County Nursing Facility, she was of Baptist Faith and attended 2nd Baptist Church of Hitchins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Everett Wilks and sister, Sandy Sams.

Imogene leaves behind many loved ones and friends including, her loving husband of 38 years, Larry Webb of Louisa, Kentucky; daughter, Carla Webb and husband Simpson Stacy of Louisa, Kentucky; grandson, Larry Tyler Stacy of Louisa, Kentucky; sis-ters, Lillie Webb and husband Wayne of Louisa, Ky; Tina Wilks and Dave of Morgan Creek, Ky.; Sherry Boyce and husband Ricky of Belfry, Ky.; brothers, Charles E. Wilks and wife Judy of Webbville, Ky.; Albert Clayton Wilks of Webbville, Ky.; Clinton Wilks of Webbville, Ky.; Walter L. Wilks of Louisa, Ky.; David K. Wilks and wife Kimberly of Louisa, Ky.; Buster E. Wilks and wife Tammy of Webbville, Ky. A very close special friend, Georgia Campbell. Numerous nieces and nephews .

Imogene will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Monday, February

20, 2017 at the Young Funeral Home Chapel with Ron Johnson offi-ciating. Burial will follow at the Webb Cemetery, Louisa. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Young Funeral Home Chapel.

James Preston Chadwick

of Lavalette James Preston Chadwick,

26, of Lavalette, WV, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, with John Osburn officiating. Private burial will follow at a later date. He was born on April 16, 1990 in Charleston, WV, a son of Richard Todd Chadwick (Deborah) of Lavalette, WV, and Beth Bolin (Thompson) Chadwick of Charleston, WV. James was a United States Marine Corps vet-eran. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Ralph Thompson. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Megan Chadwick Eaves (Zachary) of Wayne, WV, and Carrie Chadwick of Lavalette, WV, three brothers, Christopher Chadwick (Jennifer) of Hurricane, WV, Wesley Todd Byrd (Carrissa) of Kenosha, WI, and David Chadwick of Lavalette, WV, grandparents, Richard and Sandy Chadwick of Lavalette, WV, and Naomi Krieg of Charleston, WV, nieces and nephew, Carmen Eaves and Teagan and Tristan Byrd, and an uncle and aunt, Mike and Molly Thompson. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jason Michael Adkinsof Huntington

Jason Michael Adkins, 38, of Huntington passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 29, 1978 in Huntington a son of Judy McGlone and Mike Adkins. He was a Boat Pilot for Amherst/Madison Inc. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents U.G. and Franklin Bradshaw McGlone and paternal grandparents Robert and Eula Dick Adkins. Besides his parents he is also survived by five children Austin Terry, Cameron Terry, Brennan Adkins, Kaylee Adkins and Karis Adkins; one brother Charlie Adkins and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends may call from 1-3 P.M. Friday, February 17, 2017 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral service will follow the visitation at 3:00 P.M. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Nancy Carolyn Starett

of Ceredo Nancy Carolyn Starett,

81, of Ceredo, W.V., passed away on February 13, 2017 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born on July 11, 1935, in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of James Earl Downey and Mamie Beatrice (Vincent) Downey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her hus-bands Roy Lee Taylor, Jr., and Harland Morris Starett; her son James Roy Taylor; sister Dorothea Ellen Downey Nutter Sacs McDermott. Nancy was a member of Church of God in Kenova, WV; a skilled pianist, a published Christian song writer, and an avid bowler. She also was a talented beautician, seamstress and a master at crochet. She made many matching crocheted dresses for little girls and their dolls in the CK area. Her great-grandchildren were the joy of her last days and she was fascinated by technology that allowed her to FaceTime them while they played at home. Nancy loved anything pertaining to horses, her greatest disappointment was not being brave enough to learn to ride. She graduated from Washington Irving High School in 1953 and had the most amazing time at her 50th class reunion. She leaves behind to mourn her loss: her daughter Pamela Akers (Michael); grandchildren; Jessica Copeland (Jason), and Nathan Akers (Alicia Sparks); great-grandchildren Everett Michael Copeland and Edith Maxine Copeland; niece Linda Jane Gimmel and nephews: Michael Sacs, Jeffrey Sacs, and Brian McDermott. Funeral services will be held Friday 17th at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning one hour prior at Ceredo- Kenova Funeral Home, and burial will take place at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Pastor Larry Mullins officiating. Online condolences maybe expressed to family at www.ceredo-kenovafneralhome.com.

Mary Ruth Brickey Porterof Huntington

Mary Ruth Brickey Porter, 84, of Huntington, widow of Ernest Joe Porter, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017, in Genesis Putnam Center, Hurricane, WV. She was born December 6, 1932 in Fort Gay, WV. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four sons, Kenneth Porter, Gary Porter, William Porter, and Charles Porter. Survivors include: four grandchildren, Barbara Porter, George Porter, Billy Joe Porter, and Phillip Porter; and several great grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted 3:00 pm Friday, February 17, 2017, at Porter Family Cemetery, Stephens, KY. Visitation will be from noon to 1:00 pm Friday at Chapman’s Mortuary. www.chapmans-mortuary.com

Korea and Iran,” revealed the White House had not recognized that North Korea already had demonstrated the ability to kill millions of Americans with an electromagnetic-pulse (EMP) attack.

The attack would involve detonating a small nuclear warhead, a hundred miles or so, over the United States creating an EMP leading to a nationwide blackout. The resulting societal chaos (especially in today’s environment) could lead to overwhelming death and destruc-tion.

Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran, as President Trump has described it, is a disaster waiting to happen. Since signing the agreement in mid-2015, Iran has test-launched at least two ballistic missiles, despite a U.N. resolution prohibiting such tests. Every indicator suggests Iran is working diligently to become a formidable nuclear power.

We must remember the threat of nuclear attack from leaders who aren’t afraid to die is very real and very different.

A military standoff resulting from opposing nations being unwill-ing to be destroyed because they initiated a nuclear attack will not apply. These leaders do not subscribe to the “no-win” scenario.

Yet, liberals are fighting more for the rights of people who could potentially harm our nation than for protecting their own families here at home.

Sadly, we know all it will take is another devastating attack to quickly bring things back into perspective.

But, by then, it may be too late. Stand down liberals.

Let President Trump do his job and protect the U.S.

Mark Caserta is a conserva-tive blogger, a Cabell County resident and a regular contribu-tor to The Herald-Dispatch edi-torial page.

cerned that those immigrants, mostly Catholic, would have alle-giance to the Pope rather than to this nation. In response to fears of large numbers of Catholics, the “Know Nothing” party sprang up, trying to keep America the way it always had been. Some days one has to wonder if the “Know Nothings” have returned.

During the Civil War in 1862, a year before West Virginia’s statehood, the Homestead Act was passed. Often considered the initial comprehensive immigration legislation, its goal was to bring new people to settle our country’s mid and far west, especially Native American areas. The Homestead Act required that the land given to people be farmed and lived on for five years, which was the amount of time required for citizenship. Blake Bell, a historian at the National Park Service, noted that by 1870, the foreign-born population of states like Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska ranged from 25 to 39 percent.

America still needed more workers; in 1864 the Contract Labor Law was designed to recruit foreign labor. That’s still a practice today because there are not enough willing American workers to do many types of unskilled low-paying labor. We need guest workers, but many try to overstay their visas.

In 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed to prevent Chinese, who were brought to build the continental railroad, from gaining citizenship; it was renewed in 1902. In 1917, all immigrants from Asia were barred. That’s rather ironic if one looks at the Asian population on our West coast in 2017.

The Quota Act of 1921 limited immigrants to 3 percent of each nationality present in the county in 1910. This was a good way to make sure our nation remained populated by people from Northern Europe. In 1943, we decided to permit 105 Chinese to obtain citi-zenship yearly.

In 1965 the Hart-Celler Act abolished the national origins quo-tas. The most recent legislation involving immigration was the 2001 Patriot Act following the 9/11 terrorists attack.

This brief look at immigration reminds us that while we have needed and benefited from immigrants from around the world, we really haven’t welcomed those who look or believe differently than the mainstream. This hasn’t changed, and with our current fractious national government, there is no real hope of much-needed compre-hensive immigration legislation.

Diane W. Mufson is a retired psychologist. Her email is dwmuf-son@comcast.net.

signed on to the legislation early on in an effort to offer more pro-tections for government employees and set the tone for the rest of the session.

“If you work at an agency, and you see that your boss is diverting money or misusing his or her office and you know it’s wrong, you may be afraid to say something,” Lovejoy said. “We’ve stepped in to say that we want people to come forward if something is wrong and offer protection. We’re encouraging people to call out unethical practices and we’re giving them the courage to do it.”

Now more than ever, protecting whistleblowers is vital for proper government functionality, Lovejoy said.

“Before [Edward] Snowden, whistleblowing has historically played a very important function,” Lovejoy said. “Unless you’re in that office, you don’t know. It’s important that our employees can work free of reprisal and know that they’ll be protected if they call out wrongdoing.

Lovejoy said he hoped the bill’s overwhelming bipartisan sup-port and collaboration would set the tone for the remainder of the session. “Judiciary Committee Chairman John Shott has made it very clear that he’s concerned — as we all are — about protect-ing the integrity of the state government,” Lovejoy said. “This bill makes protecting our government and its employees priority of the leadership of House and Judiciary Committee. As a member, I was very happy to participate in this. The fact that every person voted for it shows you something.”

H.B. 2006 has been communicated to the Senate for further review.

monitoring, poor oversight of reclamation standards and inconsis-tent efforts to ensure mountaintop removal doesn’t cause localized flooding, according to the Charleston-Gazette Mail.

Then, two weeks after Justice became governor, the DEP elimi-nated from a streamlined permit for compressor stations and some other facilities used in the natural gas industry language that stated such operations “shall not create a nuisance to the surrounding com-munity by way of unreasonable noise and light during operations,” the Gazette-Mail reported. Agency records show the change was made in direct response to a request from the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association, the newspaper reported. Environmental groups called the move a “huge disservice” to people living near such gas-industry facilities.

Justice’s emphasis on being agreeable to business and indus-try also is complicated by his companies’ history with regula-tors. For example, in 2016, the federal Environmental Protection Agency settled thousands of water pollution violations by Justice’s Southern Coal for $900,000 in fines and $5 million in environmen-tal improvement measures.

We agree wholeheartedly that state regulating agencies should not have an antagonistic approach to business - that they indeed should do all they can to assist business. But that should not include ignoring or eliminating the safeguards that are in place to protect the state’s environment and the people who live in the Mountain State.

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“Locally Owned & Operated”Since 1974

Stop in and check us out!Large seLectionof monuments!

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COPING MECHANISMImmediately following the death of a loved one, those in the deceased’simmediate family are likely to find themselves preoccupied with funeraland burial arrangements, financial concerns, and visits from friends andother family members. However, once this busy period subsides, grievingindividuals are largely left alone with their grief at a time when they mostneed support. At this point, it is very helpful for the grief-stricken to sharetheir memories and talk about their loss. To help in this process, it may beadvisable to join a grief support group or engage in grief counseling witha therapist. The grieving process is an individual path that need not beundertaken alone.

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MORRIS FUNERAL HOME1345 Rt. 152, Wayne, WV 304-272-5171

www.morrisfuneralhome.com

D.C. Morris, Lic.

Our caring staff understands the importance of providing support to thosewho have experienced a loss. We are here for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek. You are invited to tour our tastefully appointed facility where wehave been servingWayne County with compassion since 1932.

“Grief, no matter where it comes from, can only be resolved byconnecting to other people.” ~Thomas Horn

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