LUCY BELLE STARKS, 89, widow of Norman Starks, of Huntington passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Cornerstone Hospital. She was born on July 24, 1921 in Lesage, a daughter of the late William and Missouri Dennison Short. She is survived by two sons, James (Brenda) Short and Olin Starks, all of Huntington; two daughters, Betty Carter and Sally (John) McCloud all of Huntington; three brothers, Clyde (Fannie) Blake of Columbus, OH, Alva (Ruth) Blake of Huntington, and Garland Blake of Lesage; one sister, Mae Hesson of Hurricane; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Freedom House of Prayer, 216 10th St., Altizer, with Pastor Dennis Romans officiating. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. throughout the evening at the church. Beard Mortuary is assisting the family.