Frances Stone, 61, of Ashton, originally from Point Pleasant, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Emogene Hospice House in Huntington, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born December 7, 1950, in Mason County, a daughter to the late Jack and Emma Frances Scarberry. She was an homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Van Stone; and two sons, Richard Wayne Staats, and David Michael Staats.

She is survived by one son, Charles “Charlie” E. Staats III; grandsons, Michael Anthony Staats, Matthew Cory Staats; granddaughter, Dakota (Kate) Mayes; two brothers, Charles “Buster” Scarberry and Bruce and (Missy) Scarberry; as well as several nieces and nephews, and special friend, Ron Robertson, and many more.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, in the Henderson Cemetery, with Jake and Martha McCartney officiating. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at the Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Please visit www.dealfh.com to send condolences to the family.

Pallbearers are Shawn Carroll, Randall Adkins, Kenny Adkins, Jason Mayes, Jimmy Plants and Dale Stover. Honorary Pallbearers are Michael Stats, Cory Staats, CJ Staats and Desire Mayes.