Hello everyone. Sorry my column hasn’t been in the paper. Mr. Hupp, managing editor, has been on a much-needed vaca-tion and hasn’t received my letter.

Belated birthday wishes to our pastor’s wife, Alice Mooney on July 11 and to Ruth Snyder on the 12th, Dallas Maynard will celebrate on the 18th.

Happy belated anniversa-ry to Mike and Jan Mooney on the 16th and to Mac and Manya Akley on July 4. They celebrated their anniversary in the Smokey Mountains. Dennis and Jeanie Reed celebrated their anniversary on July 6. Mike and Callie Smith celebrated on July 1. Jeff and Carol Rice cel-ebrated on July 3.

The Buffalo Elementary Retirees met July 6 at Olive Garden for our monthly lun-cheon and it was so good to see Blanche Robertson, “Cricket” Eula Robinson, Sandy Hale, Celia Meadows, Judi Veasey, Doris Jean Smith, Betty Ward and myself. We sure enjoyed our meal and just talking. The next one will be August 3 and I will let everyone know the

location.August! Yes it’s right around

the corner. Where has Spring and Summer month’s gone? Schools will be ready to start soon.

My daughter Tammy Keyser and her daughter Morgan and granddaughter Chloe and I took advantage of Morgan’s day off from the post office and went to Elder Beerman to school shop at the Kyova Mall last Saturday. They really had a good sale going on with children’s clothes. Then we went to Callahans for lunch. It was so good and we really enjoyed it.

My daughter Carla Ball and her daughter Samantha, Joey and son Gavin enjoyed the day at Dreamland Sunday after church. Gavin also took a friend to have someone to swim with. Kids always want to go to the Big Pool to jump off the big concrete thing in the water. Everytime they are close to Dreamland or Camden Park they want to go even if they have pools at their homes.

Have you visited the Farmer’s Markets? Seems like the Ceredo one has been very

successful. I visited the market in the lower part of Kenova to purchase green beans last week and I about fell over at the price of $2.99 a pound. Well I bought very little. I don’t think I’ll buy at that price again. That’s awful. I’ll search the farmer’s market the next time.

My cousin Don Bias of Kenova has been keeping me with some good tomatoes. They’re small but really good. He says blight from the bottom has hit some of his bigger toma-toes. He had to throw away 13 the other day. He is also fighting the birds off of his blackber-ries. They are hanging in goobs (handfuls). They are beautiful. He has to pick them everyday.

My sister-in-law Betty Ward and son “Dick” and grand-daughter Caroline, have been going up on their hill at the farm to pick blackberries. There’s a small place that has a few bush-es to pick off of. She also made a cobbler the other day and wants to make some jelly. “Way to go girl!”

Belated birthday wishes to Georgeanne Bias and to my friend Barbetta Tock on July 8.

Belated anniversary wishes to Tim and Georgeanne Bias of Kenova on July 9.

Patty and Rodney Lewis (now of Westmoreland) cele-brated their 54th anniversary on July 12. “Way to go you two!”

Happy Birthday to a for-mer resident of Kenova Daniel Wheeleer of St. Petersburg, Fla. On July 23.

Well. I’ll close for now. Hope you enjoy your week.Looks like a hot week ahead!

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RHONDA LEE BOCOOK ROBINSONof Kenova

RHONDA LEE BOCOOK ROBINSON, 61, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017, in St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born October 2, 1955, in Rhode Island, a daughter of the late George Allen Bocook and Elizabeth Ann Ellis Bocook Branham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence Curtis Branham and Kurt Branham. Rhonda is survived by her husband, JR Robinson; one sister, Christie Bocook; one brother, George Anthony “Tony” Bocook; nephews Kristopher Benton, Ryan Ratliff and Brett Bocook; two nieces, Blair Bocook and Shea Branham. She is also survived by grand-nieces Peyton, Kendall and Lillynn Benton and Addison and Ava Bocook; and one grand-nephew, Shane Branham. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Center, 1524 Chestnut Street, Kenova, WV 25530. By Rhonda’s, wishes all services will be private. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.

mental health professionals use for identifying and diag-nosing mental health disorders. There are nine specific items that are linked to narcissistic personality disorder behav-iors. These include a grandi-ose sense of self-importance, a preoccupation with fantasies of power, success, intelligence, etc., and a sense of entitle-ment. Additionally, seeing oneself as special and unique and only associated with high status individuals, needing constant admiration from oth-ers, exploiting people for per-sonal gain, lacking empathy, envying others and believing that others envy them and demonstrating arrogant and haughty behaviors and atti-tudes are seen frequently. This is a long-term behavior usually established by the beginning of adulthood. Genetic and envi-ronmental issues reportedly may influence this functioning.

When I worked as a licensed psychologist, I rarely encountered clients with nar-cissistic personalities. While this diagnosis is not overly common, the real reason I did

not see such clients was that they usually are not uncom-fortable and believe any prob-lems they have are caused by others. Expecting change from a mature adult whose behav-iors have much in common with a narcissistic personality is folly.

Our twittering president’s comments are not only ridic-ulously “unpresidential,” but also cruel, inappropriate and sapping energy and prog-ress from our government. Following Trump’s recent irrational tweets regarding Mika and the “Morning Joe” show, Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) chirped back, “Please just stop. This isn’t normal and it’s beneath the dignity of your office.”

“This isn’t normal” is the gist of President Trump’s behavior. While medication readily treated Jane’s medical condition, there’s no panacea for those who display charac-teristics of a personality dis-order. It’s why many mental health professionals are wor-rying about the man leading our nation.

WAYNE ALAN FRASHERof Fort Gay

WAYNE ALAN FRASHER, 46, of Fort Gay, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at his home. Wayne was born June 12, 1971, in Huntington, W.Va., the son of Robert F. and Karin Sue Frasher. Wayne was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charles E. Davis; his paternal grandpar-ents, WR and Edna V. Frasher; cousin Dr. Charles Sydney Davis; and special aunt, Betty J. Frasher Regnier. Survivors include his parents, Robert W. and Karin Sue Davis Frasher of Fort Gay, W.Va.; brother Scott (Wendy) Frasher of Fort Gay, W.Va.; maternal grandmother Mildred Davis of Fort Gay, W.Va.; nieces Kristyn Brooke Frasher, Kaylee Elizabeth Frasher, both of Fort Gay, W.Va.; very dear friend Denise Hill of Lexington, Ky.; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2017, at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Bartram/Fort Gay Cemetery in Fort Gay, W.Va. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the Young Funeral Home Chapel.

VICTORIA MAKCLIN of Tulsa, Okla. VICTORIA BARBARA MAKCLIN died June 27, 2017, in

Tulsa, Okla., Moore’s Funeral Home of Tulsa, is seeking relatives of Ms. Makclin. The last known address for members of her imme-diate family is in West Virginia. She was born March 20, 1950, in Camden, N.J., and is the daughter of Barbara Iola Frank and Camilo Valdez. If you have information for any of her relatives, you are asked to contact the funeral home at 918-583-6148 www.moorefuneral.com.

CARLOS JOE ‘CARL’ RHODES

of Madison CARLOS JOE ‘CARL’

RHODES of Madison, WV was born on February 9, 1949 the son of the late Clay Jr. and Delores Nelson Rhodes. He entered into eternal rest on July 11, 2017 at CAMC memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by one sister Janet Thompson and her husband John, brother Paul Rhodes, and brothers-in-law George Underwood and Sherman Lester, Jr.

Carl is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nola Ball Rhodes, son Steven and his wife Audrey of Lake, WV, granddaughter Courtney Jo Rhodes (Cody Farley) of Harts, WV, two sisters; Sue and her husband Harold Stollings of Chapmanville, WV and Genevieve and her husband Alan Gordon of Lake, his beloved in laws; Carolyn Underwood, Chester and Wilma Ball, Cecil and Geraldine Ball, and Curtis and Kathy Ball, a host of nieces and nephews, and devoted friends and neighbors; Doug and Jean Mayhew, PJ and Bonnie Johnson, as well as a multitude of other friends and neighbors.

Carl was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a retired coal mine foreman having worked at several area coal com-panies including; Westmoreland, Robin Resources, BethEnergy, Massey, Alpha Natural Resources, and others. He also served as Fire Chief at the Lake Volunteer Fire Department from 1987 to 1995 and was a veteran of the US Army. Carl was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

At his request, his remains will be cremated. A celebration of his life will be 4:00 PM Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services at Chapmanville with Rev. Roscoe Chafin, Rev. Edsel Aleshire, and Rev. Charlie Nelson, officiating.

Friends may call from 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM Saturday at the Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services at Chapmanville.

GLORIA SUE NELSON STONEof Chapmanville

GLORIA SUE NELSON STONE, 74 of Chapmanville, WV was born November 13, 1942 at Delbarton, WV a daughter of the late Elva and Norma Blankenship Runyon. Mrs. Stone departed this life on Monday, July 10, 2017 in Sod, WV at the home of her daughter.

Mrs. Stone attended the 20 Whitman Community Church, served as a manager and director for the Aracoma Story, formerly employed by the WV Department of Health and Human Resources, she earned her Associates degree from Southern Community and Technical College, and was a very loving person that treated everyone the same. She was prceded in death by her first husband Lawrence Nelson, Jr., 2nd husband Cecil F. Stone, and her sib-lings; William ‘Wilkie’ May, William Runyon, Joyce Mitchell, and Mary Smith. Survivors include, children; Debbie (Greg) Haigh of UT, Cheryl (Steve) Henson of Sod, WV, Sherry Stone also of UT, Johnny (Ruth) Nelson of Chapmanville, Larry (Carol) Stone of UT, Marci Stone of Chapmanville, Raeleane (Chuck) Darling of IL, and Michael (Sylvia) Nelson of NC, 25 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, siblings; Karen ‘Ern’ (Harvey Wayne) Hopkins of NC, Elva (Melissa) Runyon of Monaville, WV, Samuel (Vonnie) Runyon of NC, Martha Runyon of Huntington, WV, Lana (Harold) Hundley of Lavalette, WV, Jean (Robert) Arko of AZ, and Betty (Drew) Blair of KY, and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services at Chapmanville with Rev. Joaquin Ooten officiating. Burial will follow in the Nelson Cemetery at Dingess, WV.

Friends may call from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM Friday at the Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services at Chapmanville.

WILLIAM “ROGER” JONES

of Wayne WILLIAM “ROGER”

JONES, 83, of Wayne, WV, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 13, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 12, 1933 at Kenova, WV, a son of the late John Paul and Betty Tomblin Jones.

Roger was a master electri-cian for Special Metals and was a member of Canada Chapel Church. He also was a U. S. Army veteran.

A son, David Michael Jones, sisters Billie Katherine Black, Judith Ann Jones and infant Nancy Jones also preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Mary Pratt Jones; three sons, Roger D. Jones (Teresa), Brett A. Jones (Gina), and Shawn J. Jones (Bridgett), all of Wayne, WV; three sisters, Helen Joye of Roanoke, VA, Mary Jane Merritt (Arthur) of Lavalette, WV, and Donna Weaver (Ed) of Fort Myers, FL; a broth-er, Gary Jones of Cleveland, OH; eleven grandchildren, Candace A. Jones, Monica J. McKnight (Tim), Amber D. Jones, Megan E. Phillips (Adam), Michael Tyler Jones (Brittany), Madison Jones, Clara Jones, Hayleigh Burton, Emmalee Jones, Kennedy Jones and Kassidy Jones; seven great-grandchildren, Carder D. Mullins, Timothy McKnight, Avery Phillips, Miles Phillips, Dexter Jones, Noah Jones, and Everly Jones.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, with Pastor Johnny Jackson and Brother Paul Michael Booth officiating. Burial will follow at the Adkins Cemetery at East Lynn, WV with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, WV.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Morris Funeral Home. The family wishes to extend special “Thanks” to Hospice of Huntington. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Canada Chapel Building Fund.

DORSEEN SNOWof Genoa

DORSEEN SNOW, 70, of Genoa, WV passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Three Rivers Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Dorseen was born January 20, 1947 in Blackey, Kentucky a daughter of the late Steve Griffie and the Late Drucilla Pratt Griffie Halcomb. Dorseen was a retired laborer for Honda.

In addition to her parents, Dorseen was preceded in death by her step-father, Emery Halcomb. Survivors include her loving husband, whom she mar-ried in September of 1964, Franklin Steward Snow of Genoa, WV; four children, Adena (Kelly Dwiggins) Snow of Genoa, WV; Emery Snow of Genoa, WV; Anna (Johnny Williamson) of Webb, WV; and Tammy (Doug) Beeney of Genoa, WV; three brothers, Dallas Griffie, Steve Griffie Jr., Adrian Halcomb all of Cleveland, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Charles, Steven, Eric, Christy, Kayla, Karla, and Matthew; four great grandchildren, Nikki, CJ, Jackson, and Granger Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Young Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mack Ray Cyrus officiating. Burial will follow at the Snow Cemetery, Genoa, WV.. Visitation will be held 6:00 – 9:00 PM Friday, July 14, 2017 at Young Funeral Home Chapel

WETZEL “DANKO” WATTS

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WATTS, 70, of Fort Gay, WV passed away peacefully Thursday, July 13, 2017 at his home in Fort Gay. Mr. Watts was born December 20, 1946 in Fort Gay, WV, son of the late Woodrow and Nancy Ellen (Roseberry) Watts.

He is survived by one daugh-ter: Brandy Saunders of Fort Gay, WV and one son: Justin Watts of OH five sisters: Ruth Watts of Fort Gay, WV, Geneva Cole of Fort Gay, WV, Georgia Casey of Fort Gay, WV, Della Watts of Fort Gay, WV and Aline Watts of Fort Gay, WV, and one brother: Donald Watts of Fort Gay, WV; He also has four grandchildren, Emily,Justin,Sadie, and Mary Jane Watts; five nieces and nephews, Kathy Murison, Norma Pack, Robert Watts, Nancy Watts, and Donny Cole; many cousins and great-nieces and great-nephews, and one special cousin, who was like a brother, Eddie Jackson.

Wetzel was a hard-working timber worker his whole life, who made numerous life-long friends in his bosses and co-workers. He loved his family and friends and was always happy when anyone came to visit. He will be loved and missed by all that knew him.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 15 at Robertson Cemetery, Hampton Ridge Rd, Fort Gay, WV with Bro. Glen Newsome officiating.

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LAWRENCE LOVEJOY of Charlotte, N.C

LAWRENCE LOVEJOY, 74, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Harts, W.Va., was born December 26, 1942 at Sand Creek, W.Va., a son of the late Matt and Rosie Farley Lovejoy. He departed this life on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, N.C. Mr. Lovejoy was a retired coal miner and was preceded in death by his wife Linda. Survivors include his son, Darrence Lovejoy of Charlotte, N.C.; granddaughter Kristine Sue (Daniel Lovejoy-White of Columbia, S.C.; and siblings Ester Vance of Branchland, W.Va., and Herman Lovejoy of Cleveland, Ohio. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville, W.Va., with Rev. Tony Vance officiating. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum, Pecks Mill, W.Va. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.