Elmer Wiley, 65, of Laurelville, died Aug. 11, 2008 in Lancaster. He was born Jan. 29, 1943 in Inez, KY, the son of Bernard and Clarinda (Maynard) Wiley. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Jake Bowen. He is survived by his wife; Mary (Sweeney) Wiley, sons; Elmer Wiley Jr. of McArthur and James Edward Wiley of Laurelville, 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, brother; Edgar Bowen, sisters; Estelle Maynard, Florence Reed, Lucy Kirk, Edna Fletcher and Haley Johnson and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Laurelville. Friends may call Thursday 4 to 8 pm.