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James Wyth Saylor, 67, of Ikes Fork, WV passed away May 20, 2012 in Charleston Area Medical Center
after a long illness. He was born July 28, 1944 in Accoville, WV, a son of the late Nancy Jane Brummette
and Radford Saylor. He was a retired coal miner and an Army Veteran. In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by three brothers George Curtis Saylor, Radford Saylor, and Jerry Lee Saylor; two
sisters Betty Jean Goodman, and Nancy Carol Walker, and a grandson Mathew Walker. Those left to
cherish his memory are his loving wife Melody Saylor; three daughters Jamie Saylor (Marshall Reed) of
Ikes Fork, WV, Heather Vance (Mike Byrd) of Skin Fork, WV, and Jessica Smith (Mike Mathews) of Ikes
Fork, WV; two sons James Walker of Accorville, WV, and Radford (Kaitlyn) Smith of Keyrock, WV; a sister
Jeannette (Gene) Brummit of Virginia; seven grandchildren James Saylor and Nathanial Reed of Ikes Fork,
WV, Paige and Raylee Vance of Skin Fork, WV, Kandra Mathews of Ikes Fork, WV, Bentley Smith of
Keyrock, WV, and Corey Walker of Accoville, WV; two special friends Randy Cline of Ikes Fork, WV, and
Robert Rollins of Pence Springs, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at 1:00 PM on Friday May 25, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV
with the Rev. James Cline officiating. He will be laid to rest in Paris Lester Cemetery, Ikes Fork, WV.
Friends may gather with the family on Thursday May 24, 2012 from 6- 9:00 PM at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Randy Cline, Mike Byrd, Mike Mathews, Mikey Byrd, Radford Smith, Alvin Vance,
Marshall Reed, and James Saylor. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
after a long illness. He was born July 28, 1944 in Accoville, WV, a son of the late Nancy Jane Brummette
and Radford Saylor. He was a retired coal miner and an Army Veteran. In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by three brothers George Curtis Saylor, Radford Saylor, and Jerry Lee Saylor; two
sisters Betty Jean Goodman, and Nancy Carol Walker, and a grandson Mathew Walker. Those left to
cherish his memory are his loving wife Melody Saylor; three daughters Jamie Saylor (Marshall Reed) of
Ikes Fork, WV, Heather Vance (Mike Byrd) of Skin Fork, WV, and Jessica Smith (Mike Mathews) of Ikes
Fork, WV; two sons James Walker of Accorville, WV, and Radford (Kaitlyn) Smith of Keyrock, WV; a sister
Jeannette (Gene) Brummit of Virginia; seven grandchildren James Saylor and Nathanial Reed of Ikes Fork,
WV, Paige and Raylee Vance of Skin Fork, WV, Kandra Mathews of Ikes Fork, WV, Bentley Smith of
Keyrock, WV, and Corey Walker of Accoville, WV; two special friends Randy Cline of Ikes Fork, WV, and
Robert Rollins of Pence Springs, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at 1:00 PM on Friday May 25, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV
with the Rev. James Cline officiating. He will be laid to rest in Paris Lester Cemetery, Ikes Fork, WV.
Friends may gather with the family on Thursday May 24, 2012 from 6- 9:00 PM at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Randy Cline, Mike Byrd, Mike Mathews, Mikey Byrd, Radford Smith, Alvin Vance,
Marshall Reed, and James Saylor. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Shelia Ann Carbaugh Daugherty, 45, of Kopperston, WV, went to heaven to be an angel with Nyrmal
on Tuesday May 22, 2012 at her home following a long illness. Shelia was born May 5, 1967 in Welch,
WV. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and daughter. Her daughter Nyrmal Ann Daugherty
preceded her in death along with two brothers Billy Odell Carbaugh and Gary Lee “Jack Rabbit”
Carbaugh; a sister Amanda Dawn Blankenship; maternal grandparents Elliott and Lena Rogers Carbaugh
and an uncle Eugene Carbaugh. Survivors include her loving husband Matthew “Matt” Daugherty; her
mother Dolly Carbaugh of Oceana, WV; three daughters Megan Daugherty of Beckley, Sarah Daugherty
and Marsha Daugherty both of Kopperston; three sons M.J. Daugherty of Kopperston, Timothy Sams, Jr.
of Oceana and Jacob Sams of Saulsville; three grandchildren Diego Mendoza, Amanda Daugherty and
Cynthia Daugherty; and another grandchild due to arrive in September of 2012; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday May 26, 2012 at the Lynco
Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco, WV with Pastor Firg Proffitt officiating. Shelia will be laid to rest
beside her daughter in the Kopperston Community Cemetery, Kopperston, WV. Friends may gather
with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Friday at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
on Tuesday May 22, 2012 at her home following a long illness. Shelia was born May 5, 1967 in Welch,
WV. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and daughter. Her daughter Nyrmal Ann Daugherty
preceded her in death along with two brothers Billy Odell Carbaugh and Gary Lee “Jack Rabbit”
Carbaugh; a sister Amanda Dawn Blankenship; maternal grandparents Elliott and Lena Rogers Carbaugh
and an uncle Eugene Carbaugh. Survivors include her loving husband Matthew “Matt” Daugherty; her
mother Dolly Carbaugh of Oceana, WV; three daughters Megan Daugherty of Beckley, Sarah Daugherty
and Marsha Daugherty both of Kopperston; three sons M.J. Daugherty of Kopperston, Timothy Sams, Jr.
of Oceana and Jacob Sams of Saulsville; three grandchildren Diego Mendoza, Amanda Daugherty and
Cynthia Daugherty; and another grandchild due to arrive in September of 2012; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday May 26, 2012 at the Lynco
Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco, WV with Pastor Firg Proffitt officiating. Shelia will be laid to rest
beside her daughter in the Kopperston Community Cemetery, Kopperston, WV. Friends may gather
with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Friday at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
Harvey “Hoppy” Lawson, Jr., 59, of Pineville, WV passed away on Sunday May 27, 2012 at his home.
He was born February 14, 1953 in Tazewell, VA a son of the late Harvey and Elizabeth Baldwin Lawson,
Sr.. He was a licensed Minister. Also preceding him in death were two brothers Jerry and Frank Lawson.
Survivors include three sisters Carol Shumate of Glen Fork, Marie Lawson of Oceana and Darlene
Brayton of Florida; five brothers Kenneth Baldwin and Tommy Baldwin both of Bishop, VA, Alfred Lawson
and Johnny Lawson both of Pineville and William “Bill” Lawson of Oceana; A special niece Elizabeth
Cook; many nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM
on Friday June 1, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor Ricky
Proffitt officiating. Hoppy will be laid to rest beside his mother in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 6 - 9:00 PM on Thursday May 31, 2012 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
He was born February 14, 1953 in Tazewell, VA a son of the late Harvey and Elizabeth Baldwin Lawson,
Sr.. He was a licensed Minister. Also preceding him in death were two brothers Jerry and Frank Lawson.
Survivors include three sisters Carol Shumate of Glen Fork, Marie Lawson of Oceana and Darlene
Brayton of Florida; five brothers Kenneth Baldwin and Tommy Baldwin both of Bishop, VA, Alfred Lawson
and Johnny Lawson both of Pineville and William “Bill” Lawson of Oceana; A special niece Elizabeth
Cook; many nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM
on Friday June 1, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor Ricky
Proffitt officiating. Hoppy will be laid to rest beside his mother in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 6 - 9:00 PM on Thursday May 31, 2012 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
Mary Jane Halsey Lambert, 72, of Sophia, WV formerly New Richmond, passed away on Friday June
15, 2011 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born July 3, 1939 in Pineville, WV, a daughter
of the late Lacy and Eva Buchanan Halsey. Also preceding her in death were her husband Edward Preston
Lambert, a son Jerry Douglas Lambert, an infant daughter Rhonda Jane Lambert, a sister Jean Wallen,
and two brothers Alvin and Larry Halsey. She was a loving mother and wife. Survivors include a daughter
Debra Jennings of Mooresville, NC; two sons Bobby Lambert and wife Kay of Mt. Hope, WV and Wayne
Lambert and wife Diane of Kegley, WV; six grandchildren Bobby (Stephanie) Lambert, Misty (Wesley)
Palmer, Brandon Lambert, Ashley Jennings and Donnie Jennings; seven great-grandchildren Bryson
Jennings, Aiden Lambert, Alyssa Lambert, Devon Palmer, Cameron Palmer, Dustin Palmer and Allie Mae
Smith; three sisters Linda (Clinton) Hamilton of Pineville, WV, Sharon (Jimmy) Johns of China Grove, NC
and Karen (Doug) Lattie of Bluefield, WV; a brother-in-law Howard H. Lambert of Mullens, WV; two
daughters-in-law Debbie McGraw Lambert of Mooresville, NC and Pamela Lambert of Sophia, WV and a
host of other loving family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday June 17, 2012
at the Jackson Curve Cemetery, New Richmond, WV, with the Bro. Doug Thorn officiating. She will be
laid to rest in the Jackson Curve Cemetery. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
15, 2011 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born July 3, 1939 in Pineville, WV, a daughter
of the late Lacy and Eva Buchanan Halsey. Also preceding her in death were her husband Edward Preston
Lambert, a son Jerry Douglas Lambert, an infant daughter Rhonda Jane Lambert, a sister Jean Wallen,
and two brothers Alvin and Larry Halsey. She was a loving mother and wife. Survivors include a daughter
Debra Jennings of Mooresville, NC; two sons Bobby Lambert and wife Kay of Mt. Hope, WV and Wayne
Lambert and wife Diane of Kegley, WV; six grandchildren Bobby (Stephanie) Lambert, Misty (Wesley)
Palmer, Brandon Lambert, Ashley Jennings and Donnie Jennings; seven great-grandchildren Bryson
Jennings, Aiden Lambert, Alyssa Lambert, Devon Palmer, Cameron Palmer, Dustin Palmer and Allie Mae
Smith; three sisters Linda (Clinton) Hamilton of Pineville, WV, Sharon (Jimmy) Johns of China Grove, NC
and Karen (Doug) Lattie of Bluefield, WV; a brother-in-law Howard H. Lambert of Mullens, WV; two
daughters-in-law Debbie McGraw Lambert of Mooresville, NC and Pamela Lambert of Sophia, WV and a
host of other loving family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday June 17, 2012
at the Jackson Curve Cemetery, New Richmond, WV, with the Bro. Doug Thorn officiating. She will be
laid to rest in the Jackson Curve Cemetery. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Nona M’Lane “Tiny” Altizer Thomas Whitten, 82, of Fanrock, WV passed away on Sunday June 17,
2012 in Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born October 21, 1929 in Fanrock, WV a
daughter of the late John and Virginia Christian Altizer. Tiny was a member of the Briar Creek Tabernacle
and a retired Postmaster for 33 years at Fanrock, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her first husband Jake Thomas and two sisters Helen Lusk and M’Ledge Altizer. Those left to
cherish her memory include her husband of 27 years Rev. Ralph Whitten; three sons Leonard Thomas
and wife Barbara of Hampton, VA, Lloyd Thomas of Virginia Beach, VA and Rick Whitten and wife Joyce
of Hurricane, WV; two daughters Debbie Sheets and husband Ron of Hurricane, WV and Pati Schwake
of Alpharetta, GA; two brothers Doug Altizer of Barboursville, WV and David Altizer of South Williamson,
KY; two sisters Frankie Short of Manassas, VA and Juanita Lusk of Fanrock, WV; eleven grandchildren
Sara, Aaron, Elisabeth, Drew, Curtis, John, Courtney, T.J., Erin, Justin and Natalie; fifteen great
grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and a host of other loving family and friends. Special thanks to
Jimmy, David and Linda Epperhart for all your help. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on
Thursday June 21, 2012 at the Briar Creek Tabernacle, Fanrock with Rev. Mervin Smith and Pastor
Ernie Francis officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Rose Cemetery, Briar Creek, WV. Friends may
gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday June 20, 2012 at the church. In Lieu of flowers
donations may be made to Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Dr., Beckley, WV. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
2012 in Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born October 21, 1929 in Fanrock, WV a
daughter of the late John and Virginia Christian Altizer. Tiny was a member of the Briar Creek Tabernacle
and a retired Postmaster for 33 years at Fanrock, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her first husband Jake Thomas and two sisters Helen Lusk and M’Ledge Altizer. Those left to
cherish her memory include her husband of 27 years Rev. Ralph Whitten; three sons Leonard Thomas
and wife Barbara of Hampton, VA, Lloyd Thomas of Virginia Beach, VA and Rick Whitten and wife Joyce
of Hurricane, WV; two daughters Debbie Sheets and husband Ron of Hurricane, WV and Pati Schwake
of Alpharetta, GA; two brothers Doug Altizer of Barboursville, WV and David Altizer of South Williamson,
KY; two sisters Frankie Short of Manassas, VA and Juanita Lusk of Fanrock, WV; eleven grandchildren
Sara, Aaron, Elisabeth, Drew, Curtis, John, Courtney, T.J., Erin, Justin and Natalie; fifteen great
grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and a host of other loving family and friends. Special thanks to
Jimmy, David and Linda Epperhart for all your help. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on
Thursday June 21, 2012 at the Briar Creek Tabernacle, Fanrock with Rev. Mervin Smith and Pastor
Ernie Francis officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Rose Cemetery, Briar Creek, WV. Friends may
gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday June 20, 2012 at the church. In Lieu of flowers
donations may be made to Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Dr., Beckley, WV. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Elskar Lee Hurley, 46, of Simon, WV passed away on Wednesday June 20, 2012. He was born March
28, 1966 in Welch, WV a son of the late Alda Robert and Hester Cline Hurley. He was a logger. In addition
to his parents he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter Zoey Graham, a sister Alice Faye Hurley
Cline, three nephews Dennis Cline, Jake Hurley and Quinten West. Survivors include two daughters
Lasosha Belcher and companion Joshua Graham and Natosha Belcher and companion Robert Graham all
of Oceana; a son Coby Lee Hurley and wife Alyssa of Oceana; four grandchildren Ethan Graham, Morgan
Graham, Collin Graham and Kynlee Hurley; seven sisters Judy Hurley and husband Arland of Rockhouse,
Betty Ann Hatfield and husband Arnold of Gilbert, Mrylene Hatfield and fiancé Donnie Lane of Hanover,
Brenda Cline and husband Dennie of Long Branch, Dreama Walls and fiancé Junior Bennett of Long
Branch, Bertie West of Hanover and Beatrice Toler and husband Arnold of Man; five brothers Dennie
Hurley, Bill Hurley and Randy Hurley all of Rockhouse, Benny Hurley of Bull Creek and Bobby Hurley and
wife Jo of TN; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on
Monday June 25, 2012 at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church, Simon, WV with Bro. Andy Bo
Kennedy officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Hurley Cemetery, Long Branch, WV. Friends may call
after 6:00 PM on Saturday June 23, 2012 and Sunday June 24, 2012 at the church. Pallbearers will be
family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
28, 1966 in Welch, WV a son of the late Alda Robert and Hester Cline Hurley. He was a logger. In addition
to his parents he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter Zoey Graham, a sister Alice Faye Hurley
Cline, three nephews Dennis Cline, Jake Hurley and Quinten West. Survivors include two daughters
Lasosha Belcher and companion Joshua Graham and Natosha Belcher and companion Robert Graham all
of Oceana; a son Coby Lee Hurley and wife Alyssa of Oceana; four grandchildren Ethan Graham, Morgan
Graham, Collin Graham and Kynlee Hurley; seven sisters Judy Hurley and husband Arland of Rockhouse,
Betty Ann Hatfield and husband Arnold of Gilbert, Mrylene Hatfield and fiancé Donnie Lane of Hanover,
Brenda Cline and husband Dennie of Long Branch, Dreama Walls and fiancé Junior Bennett of Long
Branch, Bertie West of Hanover and Beatrice Toler and husband Arnold of Man; five brothers Dennie
Hurley, Bill Hurley and Randy Hurley all of Rockhouse, Benny Hurley of Bull Creek and Bobby Hurley and
wife Jo of TN; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on
Monday June 25, 2012 at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church, Simon, WV with Bro. Andy Bo
Kennedy officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Hurley Cemetery, Long Branch, WV. Friends may call
after 6:00 PM on Saturday June 23, 2012 and Sunday June 24, 2012 at the church. Pallbearers will be
family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Earl Glenn McGarvey, 74, of Mallory, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday June 23, 2012 at
his home following a long battle with cancer. He was born November 12, 1937 in Cleveland, OH a son of
the late Earl Glenn and Dorothy Clark McGarvey. Earl was a disabled Navy veteran and a retired
mechanic of the White Motor Truck Corp. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to
many. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a sister Maddie McGarvey and a
brother Wallace McGarvey. Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years Helen Marie McGarvey; four
daughters Shelia (Walter) Rakes of Davin, WV, Carol (Steve) Adkins of Cyclone, Sandy (Kenneth B.)
Adkins of Cyclone, WV, and Melissa (Thurman) Burns of Mallory, WV; a son Darrel McGarvey of Michigan;
two brothers William McGarvey of Arizona, and Edward McGarvey of Ohio; 10 grandchildren Sarah
McGarvey, Ronnie McGarvey, Matthew Burns, and April McGarvey all of Mallory, Brandon (Kim) Adkins,
Sandra (James) Harrison, Brandie Adkins, Steve (Connie) Adkins, Jessica (Chad) Adkins all of Cyclone,
WV, and Kayla (Joey) Ratliff of Greenup, KY; 9 great grandchildren and 2 on the way; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Services will be from 6- 9:00 PM on Friday June 29, 2012 at the Davin Baptist
Church, Davin, WV with Rev. Paul Tomblin officiating. In keeping with Earl’s wishes his remains will be
cremated. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
his home following a long battle with cancer. He was born November 12, 1937 in Cleveland, OH a son of
the late Earl Glenn and Dorothy Clark McGarvey. Earl was a disabled Navy veteran and a retired
mechanic of the White Motor Truck Corp. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to
many. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a sister Maddie McGarvey and a
brother Wallace McGarvey. Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years Helen Marie McGarvey; four
daughters Shelia (Walter) Rakes of Davin, WV, Carol (Steve) Adkins of Cyclone, Sandy (Kenneth B.)
Adkins of Cyclone, WV, and Melissa (Thurman) Burns of Mallory, WV; a son Darrel McGarvey of Michigan;
two brothers William McGarvey of Arizona, and Edward McGarvey of Ohio; 10 grandchildren Sarah
McGarvey, Ronnie McGarvey, Matthew Burns, and April McGarvey all of Mallory, Brandon (Kim) Adkins,
Sandra (James) Harrison, Brandie Adkins, Steve (Connie) Adkins, Jessica (Chad) Adkins all of Cyclone,
WV, and Kayla (Joey) Ratliff of Greenup, KY; 9 great grandchildren and 2 on the way; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Services will be from 6- 9:00 PM on Friday June 29, 2012 at the Davin Baptist
Church, Davin, WV with Rev. Paul Tomblin officiating. In keeping with Earl’s wishes his remains will be
cremated. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Betty Jean Griffith, 68, of Wyco, WV passed away on Thursday June 21, 2012 at her home following a
long illness. She was born June 1, 1944 in Glen Fork, WV a daughter of the late George and Minnie Allen
McMillion. She was a homemaker and attended the Allen Junction Church of God. In addition to her
parents, a granddaughter Amber Nicole Sweeny also preceded her in death along with three brothers
Emery, Elmer and Don Ed McMillion. Survivors include her loving husband of 53 years Benny Luther
Griffith; four daughters Edna (Jerry) Sergent of Rockview, Barbara (Larry) Blevins of Pineville, Rachele
(Travis) Cantley of Welch – Pineville Road and Maxie (Fred) Monk of Mullens; three sons John (Tina)
Griffith of Princeton, Benny (Kitti) Griffith Jr. of Wyco and Shawn Griffith of Wyco; four grandsons Dusty
Monk, Damon Hall Jeremy Sergent and Kenneth McMillion; eight granddaughters Lydia (Raymond) Hall,
America (Trey) Dodd, Sarah Hall, Layla Blevins, Courtney Hall, Salena Monk, Cheyenne Griffith and
Santana Griffith; six great grandchildren Tarrah Hall, Braylynn Hall, Jonah Dodd, Bentley Cline, Mila Monk
and due any day Noah Sargent; two sisters Sylvia Browning of Jesse and Sue (Mike) Belcher of Glen
Fork; two brothers Leroy (Julie) McMillion of Saulsville and John “Greely” McMillion of Glen Fork; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 on Tuesday June 26, 2012 in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev Ernie Francis officiating. She will be laid
to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Monday June
25, 2012 at the funeral home. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent
at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
long illness. She was born June 1, 1944 in Glen Fork, WV a daughter of the late George and Minnie Allen
McMillion. She was a homemaker and attended the Allen Junction Church of God. In addition to her
parents, a granddaughter Amber Nicole Sweeny also preceded her in death along with three brothers
Emery, Elmer and Don Ed McMillion. Survivors include her loving husband of 53 years Benny Luther
Griffith; four daughters Edna (Jerry) Sergent of Rockview, Barbara (Larry) Blevins of Pineville, Rachele
(Travis) Cantley of Welch – Pineville Road and Maxie (Fred) Monk of Mullens; three sons John (Tina)
Griffith of Princeton, Benny (Kitti) Griffith Jr. of Wyco and Shawn Griffith of Wyco; four grandsons Dusty
Monk, Damon Hall Jeremy Sergent and Kenneth McMillion; eight granddaughters Lydia (Raymond) Hall,
America (Trey) Dodd, Sarah Hall, Layla Blevins, Courtney Hall, Salena Monk, Cheyenne Griffith and
Santana Griffith; six great grandchildren Tarrah Hall, Braylynn Hall, Jonah Dodd, Bentley Cline, Mila Monk
and due any day Noah Sargent; two sisters Sylvia Browning of Jesse and Sue (Mike) Belcher of Glen
Fork; two brothers Leroy (Julie) McMillion of Saulsville and John “Greely” McMillion of Glen Fork; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 on Tuesday June 26, 2012 in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev Ernie Francis officiating. She will be laid
to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Monday June
25, 2012 at the funeral home. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent
at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Jeffery Shane Godsey, 34, of New Richmond, WV passed away on Saturday June 23, 2012 in
Summers County, WV. He was born August 17, 1977 in Mullens, WV, a son of the late James Dewey and
Jeanette Lusk Godsey. Those left to cherish his memory are his two beautiful daughters Shana Jeanette
Godsey of New Richmond, WV, and Carleen Cheyanne Godsey of New Richmond, WV; a sister Janet
Louise Morton and fiancé Adam Ferguson of New Richmond, WV; a brother James Dewey Godsey, Jr.
and wife Susie Renee of Bud, WV; a sister in law Margaret Blankenship; the mother of his children Ashley
and many nieces, nephews and cousins that loved him dearly. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM
on Thursday June 28, 2012 at Lusk Cemetery, Bud Mountain, WV. Friends may gather with the family
from noon until service time at the cemetery. Frankie Bishop, Coty Bishop, Jeremy Myers, Willie
McKinney, Adam Ferguson, and Doug Thorn will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers donations of
sympathy may be made to Stafford Family Funeral Home, PO Box 249 Oceana, WV 24870. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Summers County, WV. He was born August 17, 1977 in Mullens, WV, a son of the late James Dewey and
Jeanette Lusk Godsey. Those left to cherish his memory are his two beautiful daughters Shana Jeanette
Godsey of New Richmond, WV, and Carleen Cheyanne Godsey of New Richmond, WV; a sister Janet
Louise Morton and fiancé Adam Ferguson of New Richmond, WV; a brother James Dewey Godsey, Jr.
and wife Susie Renee of Bud, WV; a sister in law Margaret Blankenship; the mother of his children Ashley
and many nieces, nephews and cousins that loved him dearly. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM
on Thursday June 28, 2012 at Lusk Cemetery, Bud Mountain, WV. Friends may gather with the family
from noon until service time at the cemetery. Frankie Bishop, Coty Bishop, Jeremy Myers, Willie
McKinney, Adam Ferguson, and Doug Thorn will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers donations of
sympathy may be made to Stafford Family Funeral Home, PO Box 249 Oceana, WV 24870. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Vernie Mae Workman, 53, of Cyclone, WV departed this life on Wednesday June 27, 2012 at Select
Specialty Hospital, Charleston, WV. She was born January 4, 1959 a daughter of the late Charles and
Minnie Lusk Workman. Survivors include her brothers Bobby Workman and wife Kathy of Cyclone, WV,
Darrell Workman, Joseph Workman, and Michael Workman and a sister Patricia Workman all of Cyclone,
WV; nieces and nephews include Michelle Workman and her companion Doug Hager of Lynco, WV,
Rebecca Workman of Cyclone, WV, Christy Bailey of Cyclone, WV, Starlene Workman of Lynco, WV,
Mary Rogers of Ballard, WV, Adam Stewart of Cyclone, WV, Paris Stewart, Jr. of New Richmond, WV,
Cody Jarrells of Lynco, WV, Derek Hager of Lynco, WV, and one great niece Katlyn Workman of Lynco,
WV; life long friends Jessie and Lena Gaye Lusk of Cyclone, WV and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday July 1, 2012 at the Bright Prospect Baptist
Church, Cyclone, WV with Rev. Jackie Lusk officiating. She will be laid to rest beside in Brown
Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12:00 PM until service time at the
church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Specialty Hospital, Charleston, WV. She was born January 4, 1959 a daughter of the late Charles and
Minnie Lusk Workman. Survivors include her brothers Bobby Workman and wife Kathy of Cyclone, WV,
Darrell Workman, Joseph Workman, and Michael Workman and a sister Patricia Workman all of Cyclone,
WV; nieces and nephews include Michelle Workman and her companion Doug Hager of Lynco, WV,
Rebecca Workman of Cyclone, WV, Christy Bailey of Cyclone, WV, Starlene Workman of Lynco, WV,
Mary Rogers of Ballard, WV, Adam Stewart of Cyclone, WV, Paris Stewart, Jr. of New Richmond, WV,
Cody Jarrells of Lynco, WV, Derek Hager of Lynco, WV, and one great niece Katlyn Workman of Lynco,
WV; life long friends Jessie and Lena Gaye Lusk of Cyclone, WV and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday July 1, 2012 at the Bright Prospect Baptist
Church, Cyclone, WV with Rev. Jackie Lusk officiating. She will be laid to rest beside in Brown
Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12:00 PM until service time at the
church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Lenora Virginia Green Phelps, 90, of Oceana, WV departed this life on Friday June 29, 2012 at her
home. She was born October 2, 1921 in Bud, WV, a daughter of the late Richard Lee and Martha Stanley
Green. Lenora was of the Baptist faith. Also preceding her in death was her loving husband of 45 years
Cecil Phelps, four brothers and a sister. Those left to mourn her passing include four children Ellen
Sanders and Margaret (Terry) Ratcliff both of Oceana, Betty (Larry) Hatfield and Richard (Daisey) Phelps
both of Hampton, VA; eight grandchildren Joe (Kathy) Sanders, Lynn Worley, Nancy Inge, Danny Phelps,
Michael (Kim) Hatfield, Gene Hatfield, Lisa (Keith) Waycaster and Lori (Noel) Cogar; eleven great
grandchildren Katelyn Sanders, Starr (Steven) Walker, Matthew Inge, Heather and Thomas Hatfield,
Chase, Trey and Ben Waycaster, Jordan, Justin and Jaxon Cogar; two great great grandchildren Braden
Toler and Tyler Kenneda; a special friend who was like a daughter Anna Jean Delong; and many other
loving family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday July 2, 2012 at the Sunset
Memorial Park Mausoleum, Beckley, WV with Rev. Roger Stewart officiating. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association Team Lenora c/o Heather Hatfield 302 Londonshire
Ter., Hampton, VA 23666. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
home. She was born October 2, 1921 in Bud, WV, a daughter of the late Richard Lee and Martha Stanley
Green. Lenora was of the Baptist faith. Also preceding her in death was her loving husband of 45 years
Cecil Phelps, four brothers and a sister. Those left to mourn her passing include four children Ellen
Sanders and Margaret (Terry) Ratcliff both of Oceana, Betty (Larry) Hatfield and Richard (Daisey) Phelps
both of Hampton, VA; eight grandchildren Joe (Kathy) Sanders, Lynn Worley, Nancy Inge, Danny Phelps,
Michael (Kim) Hatfield, Gene Hatfield, Lisa (Keith) Waycaster and Lori (Noel) Cogar; eleven great
grandchildren Katelyn Sanders, Starr (Steven) Walker, Matthew Inge, Heather and Thomas Hatfield,
Chase, Trey and Ben Waycaster, Jordan, Justin and Jaxon Cogar; two great great grandchildren Braden
Toler and Tyler Kenneda; a special friend who was like a daughter Anna Jean Delong; and many other
loving family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday July 2, 2012 at the Sunset
Memorial Park Mausoleum, Beckley, WV with Rev. Roger Stewart officiating. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association Team Lenora c/o Heather Hatfield 302 Londonshire
Ter., Hampton, VA 23666. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Billy Ray Kennedy, Sr., 56, of Simon, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday June 29, 2012 at his
home. He was born April 30, 1956 in Clear Fork, WV a son of the late Mack and Martha Blankenship
Kennedy. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two sisters Mae Kennedy, and
Athelene Kennedy, and a brother brother Rocky Kennedy. Survivors include his loving wife Sandra Maria
Kennedy; a daughter Charisma Danielle Kennedy of Simon, WV; a son Billy Ray Kennedy, Jr. of Simon,
WV; two sisters Shirley Trent of Marianna, WV, and Patricia Blackburn of Mill Creek, WV; two brothers
Paul Kennedy of Justice, WV, and Larry Kennedy of Michigan and a host of other loving family and
friends. In keeping with Billy’s wishes his remains will be cremated. E-mail letters of sympathy may be
sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
home. He was born April 30, 1956 in Clear Fork, WV a son of the late Mack and Martha Blankenship
Kennedy. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two sisters Mae Kennedy, and
Athelene Kennedy, and a brother brother Rocky Kennedy. Survivors include his loving wife Sandra Maria
Kennedy; a daughter Charisma Danielle Kennedy of Simon, WV; a son Billy Ray Kennedy, Jr. of Simon,
WV; two sisters Shirley Trent of Marianna, WV, and Patricia Blackburn of Mill Creek, WV; two brothers
Paul Kennedy of Justice, WV, and Larry Kennedy of Michigan and a host of other loving family and
friends. In keeping with Billy’s wishes his remains will be cremated. E-mail letters of sympathy may be
sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
Gary Thomas Snuffer, 66, of Kopperston, WV went to heaven to be with the Lord on Friday July 1, 2012
at Bowers Hospice House Beckley, WV. He was born May 8, 1946 in Glen Rogers, WV a son of the late
Albert and Virginia Phipps Snuffer. He was a loving husband and father. In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by five siblings Carol Sue Bailey, Carlos Snuffer, Imogene Bailey, John Snuffer and an
infant Albert Lee Snuffer. Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years Barbara Jane Bailey Snuffer; two
daughters Sarah Rae (Elliott) Hatfield of Oceana and Elizabeth Snuffer of Kopperston; six grandchildren
Danielle Treadway, Aaliyah Arwood, Alexia Hatfield, Allison Hatfield, Taylor Sammons and Micheal
Thomas Sellards; eight brothers and sisters Jerry Snuffer of MA, Barbara Jo Bailey of Beckley, Judy
Ferguson of Mt. Hope, Ruth Daniels of FL, Ray Snuffer of VA, Georgie Foster of AR, Mary Caroline of
Lester and Nedra Lou Keefer of SC; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with Gary’s
wishes he will be cremated. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday July 7, 2012 at
Toneda Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Hamrick officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 3:
00 PM until service at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at staffordfamilyfuneralhome.
com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
at Bowers Hospice House Beckley, WV. He was born May 8, 1946 in Glen Rogers, WV a son of the late
Albert and Virginia Phipps Snuffer. He was a loving husband and father. In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by five siblings Carol Sue Bailey, Carlos Snuffer, Imogene Bailey, John Snuffer and an
infant Albert Lee Snuffer. Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years Barbara Jane Bailey Snuffer; two
daughters Sarah Rae (Elliott) Hatfield of Oceana and Elizabeth Snuffer of Kopperston; six grandchildren
Danielle Treadway, Aaliyah Arwood, Alexia Hatfield, Allison Hatfield, Taylor Sammons and Micheal
Thomas Sellards; eight brothers and sisters Jerry Snuffer of MA, Barbara Jo Bailey of Beckley, Judy
Ferguson of Mt. Hope, Ruth Daniels of FL, Ray Snuffer of VA, Georgie Foster of AR, Mary Caroline of
Lester and Nedra Lou Keefer of SC; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with Gary’s
wishes he will be cremated. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday July 7, 2012 at
Toneda Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Hamrick officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 3:
00 PM until service at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at staffordfamilyfuneralhome.
com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Josephine Marie Miller Woody, 77, of Anne Arundel County, Maryland passed away on Wednesday July
4, 2012 in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born August 26, 1934 in Bakersville, NC a
daughter of the late Steve and Jackquiline Miller. In addition to her parents a brother Cleveland Everett
Miller preceded her in death. Survivors include a niece Dovie Jo Miller of Matney Town; a sister-in-law
Mary Wimmer and husband Ray of Oceana, WV; a cousin Bobbi; and a host of other loving friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday July 6, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Firg Proffitt officiating. Josephine will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
4, 2012 in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born August 26, 1934 in Bakersville, NC a
daughter of the late Steve and Jackquiline Miller. In addition to her parents a brother Cleveland Everett
Miller preceded her in death. Survivors include a niece Dovie Jo Miller of Matney Town; a sister-in-law
Mary Wimmer and husband Ray of Oceana, WV; a cousin Bobbi; and a host of other loving friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday July 6, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Firg Proffitt officiating. Josephine will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Stanley Dee “Spunk” Acord, 55, of Oceana, WV passed away on Thursday July 5, 2012 at Raleigh
General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born August 25, 1956 in Clear Fork, WV, a son of the late James
Dee and Leah Lurlene Adkins Acord. Spunk was a former construction worker and a U.S. Army Veteran. In
addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers Aldie Charles Acord, Jimmy Dale
Acord and Dallas Steve Acord and his best friend Kenny “Slim” Dyke. Survivors include three sisters Joan
Acord of TN, Reva Walls of Beckley and Janet (Doug) Calloway of Glen Daniels; eleven brothers James
“Danny” Acord of SC, David (Kadie) Acord of Crouches Farm, Keith (Donna) Acord of Lynco, Kenny Acord
of Oceana, Mike Acord of Oceana, Ricky (Norma) Acord of SC, Mark (Claudia) Acord of Whitesville, Larry
(Tonya) Presley of Mullens, Norman Cline of Lynco, Chris (Lora) Acord of Mill Creek and Timmy Acord of
Oceana; many many nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday July 8, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco
with Pastor Randy Bowels officiating. In keeping with Spunk’s wishes he will be cremated. Friends may
gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be
sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born August 25, 1956 in Clear Fork, WV, a son of the late James
Dee and Leah Lurlene Adkins Acord. Spunk was a former construction worker and a U.S. Army Veteran. In
addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers Aldie Charles Acord, Jimmy Dale
Acord and Dallas Steve Acord and his best friend Kenny “Slim” Dyke. Survivors include three sisters Joan
Acord of TN, Reva Walls of Beckley and Janet (Doug) Calloway of Glen Daniels; eleven brothers James
“Danny” Acord of SC, David (Kadie) Acord of Crouches Farm, Keith (Donna) Acord of Lynco, Kenny Acord
of Oceana, Mike Acord of Oceana, Ricky (Norma) Acord of SC, Mark (Claudia) Acord of Whitesville, Larry
(Tonya) Presley of Mullens, Norman Cline of Lynco, Chris (Lora) Acord of Mill Creek and Timmy Acord of
Oceana; many many nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday July 8, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco
with Pastor Randy Bowels officiating. In keeping with Spunk’s wishes he will be cremated. Friends may
gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be
sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
Nila Sue Lusk Berkhead, 71, of Fanrock, WV passed away on Thursday July 5, 2012 at Welch
Community Hospital. She was born June 24, 1941 in Fanrock, WV, a daughter of the late Rev. Raymond
and Helen Altizer Lusk. She was a life long member of the Briar Creek Tabernacle, retired from Sears, was
a former business owner and recently worked part time at Magic Mart. Sue was devoted to her church and
helping others. Also preceding her in death were her grandparents John and Jenny Altizer, two aunts Nona
“Tiny” Thomas Whitten and M’Ledge Altizer, a nephew Terry Short and a grandson Bryndon Wesley
Berkhead. Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 55 years James “Bob” Berkhead; a son
Wesley (Stephanie) Berkhead of Fanrock; three grandchildren Jeffery, Kyle and Katy Berkhead all of
Fanrock; a very special friend/grandchild Missy Williams of Fanrock; a sister Betty (Curtis) Short of
Manassas, VA; two brothers Neil (Shelia) Lusk of Milton and Wendell (Cam) Lusk of Wellston, OH; a host
of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other family and friends who loved her dearly. Funeral
services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday July 9, 2012 in the Briar Creek Tabernacle, Brier Creek
with Rev. Ralph Whitten and Pastor Ernest Francis officiating. Sue will be laid to rest in the Altizer Family
Cemetery, Brier Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 7 – 9:00 PM on Sunday at the
church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Community Hospital. She was born June 24, 1941 in Fanrock, WV, a daughter of the late Rev. Raymond
and Helen Altizer Lusk. She was a life long member of the Briar Creek Tabernacle, retired from Sears, was
a former business owner and recently worked part time at Magic Mart. Sue was devoted to her church and
helping others. Also preceding her in death were her grandparents John and Jenny Altizer, two aunts Nona
“Tiny” Thomas Whitten and M’Ledge Altizer, a nephew Terry Short and a grandson Bryndon Wesley
Berkhead. Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 55 years James “Bob” Berkhead; a son
Wesley (Stephanie) Berkhead of Fanrock; three grandchildren Jeffery, Kyle and Katy Berkhead all of
Fanrock; a very special friend/grandchild Missy Williams of Fanrock; a sister Betty (Curtis) Short of
Manassas, VA; two brothers Neil (Shelia) Lusk of Milton and Wendell (Cam) Lusk of Wellston, OH; a host
of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other family and friends who loved her dearly. Funeral
services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday July 9, 2012 in the Briar Creek Tabernacle, Brier Creek
with Rev. Ralph Whitten and Pastor Ernest Francis officiating. Sue will be laid to rest in the Altizer Family
Cemetery, Brier Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 7 – 9:00 PM on Sunday at the
church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Dallas Ray Owens, 69, of Oceana, WV went on to a better life on Sunday July 8, 2012 at Thomas
Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, WV. Dallas was born October 5, 1942 in Williamsburg, WV a son of
Stella Williams Owens and the late Everett Ray Owens. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, Life member of the
Disabled American Veterans, Brothers of The Wheel and a member of the Wyoming County Veterans
Honor Guard. In addition to his father a sister Erma Sue Hylton also preceded him in death. Dallas was a
retired electrician from the coal mines. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years Erma Jean Osborne
Owens; a daughter Dina Renee (William) Morgan of Pinnacle, NC; two sons Jerry Wayne (Shavonda)
Owens of Lynco and Travis Blake (Sara) Owens of Valdosta, GA; a sister Patty Campbell of Huntington; a
brother Roger (Peggy) Williams of Trout, WV; five grandchildren Chris Barbour, April Morgan, Hunter
Wayne Owens, Mackinzie Gail Owens and Madison Rae Owens; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday July 12, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Bro. Lewis Lester officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites.
Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, WV. Dallas was born October 5, 1942 in Williamsburg, WV a son of
Stella Williams Owens and the late Everett Ray Owens. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, Life member of the
Disabled American Veterans, Brothers of The Wheel and a member of the Wyoming County Veterans
Honor Guard. In addition to his father a sister Erma Sue Hylton also preceded him in death. Dallas was a
retired electrician from the coal mines. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years Erma Jean Osborne
Owens; a daughter Dina Renee (William) Morgan of Pinnacle, NC; two sons Jerry Wayne (Shavonda)
Owens of Lynco and Travis Blake (Sara) Owens of Valdosta, GA; a sister Patty Campbell of Huntington; a
brother Roger (Peggy) Williams of Trout, WV; five grandchildren Chris Barbour, April Morgan, Hunter
Wayne Owens, Mackinzie Gail Owens and Madison Rae Owens; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday July 12, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Bro. Lewis Lester officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites.
Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Jason Paul Farrington, 33, of Lynco, WV passed away on Tuesday July 10, 2012 at his parents home
in their arms. Jason was born August 18, 1978 in Beckley, WV a son of Paul and Daisy Toler Farrington.
He was a lifelong resident of Lynco, WV. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Arthur and Ruby
Toler of Lynco and Paul Farrington of Tazewell, VA along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and
friends. Survivors include his loving parents Paul and Daisy Farrington of Lynco; his wife of 12 years
Jennifer Marie Sloan Farrington; a daughter Ariel Faith Farrington at home; two sons Michael Anthony
Paul Farrington at home and Jason Paul Farrington, Jr. of Lynco; his grandmother Mary Katherine
Farrington of Tazewell, VA; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:
00 PM on Monday July 16, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Bro. Gary
Toler and Teddy Toler officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday July 15, 2012 at the funeral home. E-mail letters
of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
in their arms. Jason was born August 18, 1978 in Beckley, WV a son of Paul and Daisy Toler Farrington.
He was a lifelong resident of Lynco, WV. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Arthur and Ruby
Toler of Lynco and Paul Farrington of Tazewell, VA along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and
friends. Survivors include his loving parents Paul and Daisy Farrington of Lynco; his wife of 12 years
Jennifer Marie Sloan Farrington; a daughter Ariel Faith Farrington at home; two sons Michael Anthony
Paul Farrington at home and Jason Paul Farrington, Jr. of Lynco; his grandmother Mary Katherine
Farrington of Tazewell, VA; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:
00 PM on Monday July 16, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Bro. Gary
Toler and Teddy Toler officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday July 15, 2012 at the funeral home. E-mail letters
of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
David Denver “Davey” Morgan, Jr., 51, of Oceana, WV passed away on Sunday July 8, 2012 at U. VA
Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA. David was born June 12, 1961 in Pineville, WV a son of David D. and
Doris “Sue” Morgan, Sr. He was of the Pentecostal faith and had worked 19 years as a route salesman for
Pepsi Cola. He was preceded in death by a son David Cory Morgan, a brother Darin Morgan,
grandparents Maysel and Wannie “Bob” McCarty and Dotson “Dot” and Martha Morgan. Survivors include
his parents David D. and Doris “Sue” McCarty Morgan, Sr.; a daughter Kalah LaShawn Morgan (Glen)
Harris of Brier Creek; a granddaughter KaShawna D. Harris; his companion of 12 years Paula Walls of
Oceana and her children Christy Renea (Ryan Sowards) Walls, Joshua Dwight Walls and grandson
Camron Gage Sowards; a sister Belinda (Bub) Salyers of Oceana; two nieces Amanda (James Grimmett)
Morgan and Ashley D. Salyers; a great niece Avyanna D. Salyers; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday July 12, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco with Bro. Nub Blankenship officiating. He will be laid to rest in Morgan Family
Cemetery, Sunhill, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon until service time at the funeral home
on Friday. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA. David was born June 12, 1961 in Pineville, WV a son of David D. and
Doris “Sue” Morgan, Sr. He was of the Pentecostal faith and had worked 19 years as a route salesman for
Pepsi Cola. He was preceded in death by a son David Cory Morgan, a brother Darin Morgan,
grandparents Maysel and Wannie “Bob” McCarty and Dotson “Dot” and Martha Morgan. Survivors include
his parents David D. and Doris “Sue” McCarty Morgan, Sr.; a daughter Kalah LaShawn Morgan (Glen)
Harris of Brier Creek; a granddaughter KaShawna D. Harris; his companion of 12 years Paula Walls of
Oceana and her children Christy Renea (Ryan Sowards) Walls, Joshua Dwight Walls and grandson
Camron Gage Sowards; a sister Belinda (Bub) Salyers of Oceana; two nieces Amanda (James Grimmett)
Morgan and Ashley D. Salyers; a great niece Avyanna D. Salyers; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday July 12, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco with Bro. Nub Blankenship officiating. He will be laid to rest in Morgan Family
Cemetery, Sunhill, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon until service time at the funeral home
on Friday. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
James Estel Palmer, 72, of Ashville, OH went to be with the Lord on Monday July 16, 2012 at his home.
He was born April 24, 1940 in Pageton, WV, a son of the late John and India Mitchem Palmer. James was
a retired assembly line worker for General Motors, and attended the Pentecostal Church of God in Jesus
Name in Columbus, OH. Also preceding him in death four brothers Lawrence Palmer, Carl Palmer, Clark
Palmer, and Charlie Palmer; four sisters Rosey Cole, Victoria Palmer, Lucille Combs, and Bertha Parks.
Survivors include two daughters Debra Fye and husband Sam of Tenfield, PA and Stacey Lynn Reagor
and husband Kevin of Edmon, OK; three sisters Millie Stafford and husband David with whom he made his
home, Helen Sizemore of Wyoming, WV and Leona Crowder of Morristown, TN; six grandchildren; a sister-
in-law Mary Palmer of Flint, MI; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at
1:00 PM on Friday July 20, 2012 in the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle with Pastor Curt Stafford officiating.
He will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM
on Thursday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
He was born April 24, 1940 in Pageton, WV, a son of the late John and India Mitchem Palmer. James was
a retired assembly line worker for General Motors, and attended the Pentecostal Church of God in Jesus
Name in Columbus, OH. Also preceding him in death four brothers Lawrence Palmer, Carl Palmer, Clark
Palmer, and Charlie Palmer; four sisters Rosey Cole, Victoria Palmer, Lucille Combs, and Bertha Parks.
Survivors include two daughters Debra Fye and husband Sam of Tenfield, PA and Stacey Lynn Reagor
and husband Kevin of Edmon, OK; three sisters Millie Stafford and husband David with whom he made his
home, Helen Sizemore of Wyoming, WV and Leona Crowder of Morristown, TN; six grandchildren; a sister-
in-law Mary Palmer of Flint, MI; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at
1:00 PM on Friday July 20, 2012 in the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle with Pastor Curt Stafford officiating.
He will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM
on Thursday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Ruby Gail Rogers Toler, of Riverview “Slabtown”, WV went to be with to be with the Lord on Tuesday
July 17, 2012 at her home. She was born in Pikeville, KY, a daughter of the late Pat and Bessie Gillispie
Rogers. Ruby was a retired Personal Care Giver and attended the Riverview Freewill Baptist Church.
Also preceding her in death were three sisters Martha Moore, Peggy Johnson and Freda Ellis and a
brother Patty Rogers. Survivors include her loving husband of 34 years Terry Lee Toler; three daughters
Linda Simpson and Chris Black of Gainesville, GA, Tonya Cosner and Joseph of Statesville, NC and
Misty Browning and Larry of Statesville, NC; a son Terry Eugene Toler and Becky of Statesville, NC; a
sister Patricia Justus of Statesville, NC; two brothers Elmer Rogers and Larry Rogers both of Statesville,
NC; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a special friend Bonnie Richards of Riverview; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Sunday July 22, 2012 in
the Riverview Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Browning and Rev. Jimmy Joe Grimmett
officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Forrest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, WV. Friends may call after
6:00 PM on Saturday at the church. Pallbearers will be John Rogers, Johnnie Simpson, Bobby Rogers,
Herbie Toler and Gary Wayne Toler. Honorary pallbearers will be Elmer Rogers and Larry Rogers. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
July 17, 2012 at her home. She was born in Pikeville, KY, a daughter of the late Pat and Bessie Gillispie
Rogers. Ruby was a retired Personal Care Giver and attended the Riverview Freewill Baptist Church.
Also preceding her in death were three sisters Martha Moore, Peggy Johnson and Freda Ellis and a
brother Patty Rogers. Survivors include her loving husband of 34 years Terry Lee Toler; three daughters
Linda Simpson and Chris Black of Gainesville, GA, Tonya Cosner and Joseph of Statesville, NC and
Misty Browning and Larry of Statesville, NC; a son Terry Eugene Toler and Becky of Statesville, NC; a
sister Patricia Justus of Statesville, NC; two brothers Elmer Rogers and Larry Rogers both of Statesville,
NC; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a special friend Bonnie Richards of Riverview; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Sunday July 22, 2012 in
the Riverview Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Browning and Rev. Jimmy Joe Grimmett
officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Forrest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, WV. Friends may call after
6:00 PM on Saturday at the church. Pallbearers will be John Rogers, Johnnie Simpson, Bobby Rogers,
Herbie Toler and Gary Wayne Toler. Honorary pallbearers will be Elmer Rogers and Larry Rogers. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Oley Ben Cline, 87, of New Richmond, WV, formerly of Brenton, WV passed away on Monday July 23,
2012 at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond, WV. He was born May 11, 1925 in
Christian, WV, a son of the late John and Mandy Harper Cline. He was a retired logger and loving
husband and father. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Louise Elswick
Cline, three sons Millard Dewayne Cline, James Benny Cline and Timothy Cline, two daughters Shirley
Jean Hatfield and Flossie Ray and his step mother who raised him Nancy Cline. Survivors include two
daughters Peggy Sue Hatfield of Matheny and Debra Kay (James) Hill of Castle Hayne, NC; five sons
Jeffery Lenn Cline of Brenton, Carl Richard (Donna) Cline of Brenton, Charles Frank (Carol) Cline of
Brenton, Terry Lenn (Barbara) Cline of Brenton, and Kendel Ray (Mary Lou) Elswick of Brenton;
twenty-two grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren; three sisters Frankie Cline of Long Branch,
Vonnie Massey of Oceana and Jean Morgan of Long Branch; and many other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday July 27, 2012 at the Brenton Community Church
with Rev. Tommy White officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Shannon Cemetery, Baileysville, WV.
Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Thursday July 26, 2012 at the church. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
2012 at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond, WV. He was born May 11, 1925 in
Christian, WV, a son of the late John and Mandy Harper Cline. He was a retired logger and loving
husband and father. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Louise Elswick
Cline, three sons Millard Dewayne Cline, James Benny Cline and Timothy Cline, two daughters Shirley
Jean Hatfield and Flossie Ray and his step mother who raised him Nancy Cline. Survivors include two
daughters Peggy Sue Hatfield of Matheny and Debra Kay (James) Hill of Castle Hayne, NC; five sons
Jeffery Lenn Cline of Brenton, Carl Richard (Donna) Cline of Brenton, Charles Frank (Carol) Cline of
Brenton, Terry Lenn (Barbara) Cline of Brenton, and Kendel Ray (Mary Lou) Elswick of Brenton;
twenty-two grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren; three sisters Frankie Cline of Long Branch,
Vonnie Massey of Oceana and Jean Morgan of Long Branch; and many other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday July 27, 2012 at the Brenton Community Church
with Rev. Tommy White officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Shannon Cemetery, Baileysville, WV.
Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Thursday July 26, 2012 at the church. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Gathern Dillard “Doug” Waldon, 77, of Simon, WV, formerly of Simon, WV passed away on Friday
July 20, 2012 at University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, KY. He was born March 31,
1935 in Hurley, VA, a son of the late Bill and Goldie Justice Waldon. Gathern was a Navy Veteran. Also
preceding him in death is his wife Arlene Francis Kennedy Waldon. Survivors include one son Dillard
Anthony “Tony” Waldon of Oceana; and a host of other loving family and friends. Graveside services will
be held Friday August 3, 2012 at 4:00 PM at the Lockhart Family Cemetery, Panther, WV. In keeping
with Doug’s wishes he was cremated. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the funeral home. E-
mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served
by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
July 20, 2012 at University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, KY. He was born March 31,
1935 in Hurley, VA, a son of the late Bill and Goldie Justice Waldon. Gathern was a Navy Veteran. Also
preceding him in death is his wife Arlene Francis Kennedy Waldon. Survivors include one son Dillard
Anthony “Tony” Waldon of Oceana; and a host of other loving family and friends. Graveside services will
be held Friday August 3, 2012 at 4:00 PM at the Lockhart Family Cemetery, Panther, WV. In keeping
with Doug’s wishes he was cremated. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the funeral home. E-
mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served
by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Edward Brian Cook, 49, of New Richmond, WV went to soar with the Eagles on Thursday July 26,
2012 at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. He was born September 21, 1962 in Passaic,
NJ a son of Edward Boyd and Yvonne England Cook. Brian was a loving son and brother and had
worked 8 years at the House of Wonder in Maben, WV. He was preceded in death by grandparents
Kelsie and Ruby England, and Arnold and Bessie Cook. Survivors include his loving parents Edward
Boyd and Yvonne England Cook of New Richmond; two sisters Debra (Randy) Shrader of South Port,
NC, and Lori Cook of New Richmond; a brother Dale (Renee) Cook of New Richmond; two nieces
Lindsey and Michaela; three nephews Brad, Cody and Adam and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday July 30, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor Reba Lockhart officiating. Brian will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon until time of funeral.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
2012 at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. He was born September 21, 1962 in Passaic,
NJ a son of Edward Boyd and Yvonne England Cook. Brian was a loving son and brother and had
worked 8 years at the House of Wonder in Maben, WV. He was preceded in death by grandparents
Kelsie and Ruby England, and Arnold and Bessie Cook. Survivors include his loving parents Edward
Boyd and Yvonne England Cook of New Richmond; two sisters Debra (Randy) Shrader of South Port,
NC, and Lori Cook of New Richmond; a brother Dale (Renee) Cook of New Richmond; two nieces
Lindsey and Michaela; three nephews Brad, Cody and Adam and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday July 30, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor Reba Lockhart officiating. Brian will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon until time of funeral.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Judy Florence Tolliver Little, 37, of Wayside, WV, passed away on Thursday August 2,
2012 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. Judy was born August 15, 1974 in
Beckley, WV a daughter of Helen Tolliver and the late Johnny Anderson. She was a
homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband Elvis Little; her mother
Helen of Beckley, WV; two daughters Kristen Faith Little and Jessica Telina Little both of
Wayside; two sons Gregory Calloway Little and Levi Jordan Little both of Wayside; a
grandson Logan Shane Cole of Wayside; a sister Brenda (Jeff) McKinney of Pembrook, VA;
two brothers Kenneth Tolliver and Jay Tolliver both of Kentucky; her mother-in-law Lucille
Little of Pineville; a special uncle Tom Griggs of Pineville; and a host of other loving family
and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday August 7, 2012 at the
Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church, Panther, WV. She will be laid to rest in the Floyd
Justice Cemetery, Hurley, VA. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on
Monday August 6, 2012 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
2012 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. Judy was born August 15, 1974 in
Beckley, WV a daughter of Helen Tolliver and the late Johnny Anderson. She was a
homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband Elvis Little; her mother
Helen of Beckley, WV; two daughters Kristen Faith Little and Jessica Telina Little both of
Wayside; two sons Gregory Calloway Little and Levi Jordan Little both of Wayside; a
grandson Logan Shane Cole of Wayside; a sister Brenda (Jeff) McKinney of Pembrook, VA;
two brothers Kenneth Tolliver and Jay Tolliver both of Kentucky; her mother-in-law Lucille
Little of Pineville; a special uncle Tom Griggs of Pineville; and a host of other loving family
and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday August 7, 2012 at the
Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church, Panther, WV. She will be laid to rest in the Floyd
Justice Cemetery, Hurley, VA. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on
Monday August 6, 2012 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
James Matthew Mills, 44, of Shannon Mill Creek, WV passed away on Tuesday August 7, 2012 at his
home. He was born March 11, 1968, a son of Mary Lou Carroll Elswick of Mill Creek, WV and the late
Dallas Denny Mills, Sr. He was a disabled coal truck driver and a member of the Brenton Volunteer Fire
Department. James was also preceded in death by his wife Victoria Ramsey Mills. Survivors include three
daughters Arleda Jean Trent of Hamilton, OH, Heather Marie (Frankie Dale) Collins of Turkey Creek, WV,
and Amanda Dawn Stacy of Mill Creek, WV; three sons Jason Lee (Patricia) Steele of Hamilton, OH,
Larry Jean (Holly) Steele of Turkey Creek, WV, and Travis Miller of Brenton, WV; a sister Myra Lynn
(Stephen) Griffith of Mill Creek, WV; a brother Dallas Denny (Barbara) Mills, Jr. of Glade Springs, WV and
eight grandchildren Timothy “DJ”, Zachary, Kaleb, James, Frank, A’marrion, Ava and “Mater” due to arrive
in January 2013; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday August 11, 2012 at the Mill Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Shannon
Mill Creek, WV with Pastor Rodney Hatfield and Bro. Wayne Bailey officiating. He will be laid to rest in
Trent Cemetery, Shannon Mill Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM Friday
August 10, 2012 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.
com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
home. He was born March 11, 1968, a son of Mary Lou Carroll Elswick of Mill Creek, WV and the late
Dallas Denny Mills, Sr. He was a disabled coal truck driver and a member of the Brenton Volunteer Fire
Department. James was also preceded in death by his wife Victoria Ramsey Mills. Survivors include three
daughters Arleda Jean Trent of Hamilton, OH, Heather Marie (Frankie Dale) Collins of Turkey Creek, WV,
and Amanda Dawn Stacy of Mill Creek, WV; three sons Jason Lee (Patricia) Steele of Hamilton, OH,
Larry Jean (Holly) Steele of Turkey Creek, WV, and Travis Miller of Brenton, WV; a sister Myra Lynn
(Stephen) Griffith of Mill Creek, WV; a brother Dallas Denny (Barbara) Mills, Jr. of Glade Springs, WV and
eight grandchildren Timothy “DJ”, Zachary, Kaleb, James, Frank, A’marrion, Ava and “Mater” due to arrive
in January 2013; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday August 11, 2012 at the Mill Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Shannon
Mill Creek, WV with Pastor Rodney Hatfield and Bro. Wayne Bailey officiating. He will be laid to rest in
Trent Cemetery, Shannon Mill Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM Friday
August 10, 2012 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.
com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Angela Gail Varney, 19, of Lynco, WV, departed this life on Thursday August 9, 2012 in Raleigh General
Hospital, Beckley, WV from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born September 23,
1992 to parents Gayle and Norma Varney. She was their precious “Smiley Face” and “Angel”. She was the
light and love of her parents life. She was always smiling and full of joy. She had one dear sister, Elizabeth
Varney Gibson. She was a graduate of Westside High School and was attending Concord University
where she was excelling and majoring in English Literature. She was working with CU professor O’Haynes
on research on her favorite poet, Edgar Allen Poe, for publication. “The Conqueror Worm” was her favorite
poem and she also often quoted “The Raven”. She worked at GameStop in the Mercer Mall. She had
dozens of on-line friends. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially playing video games with
her favorite nephew Austin and she enjoyed spending time with her caring boyfriend, William Rookstool III.
She loved movies, games, comics and she went to the opening night showing of the new Batman movie on
her last date with Will. She was a band member for three years in middle school and all four years of high
school playing tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, guitar, piano, tuba, and oboe.
Other things that she enjoyed were riding her four-wheeler and taking pictures of everything around her. In
years past she faithfully attended Clear Fork Valley Baptist Church where she accepted Jesus Christ at
VBS. She was a light in the lives of the many people who loved her and she will be greatly missed.
Preceding her in death were her paternal grandparents Ballard and Alline Varney; uncles Freddy Sellards,
Bobby Varney, and Randy Varney; aunts Patsy Vint and Lula Belle Varney. Those left to cherish her
memories include her parents Gayle and Norma Varney of Lynco; maternal grandmother Goldie Sellards of
Matheny, WV; a sister Elizabeth “Beth” and her husband Jessie Gibson, Jr. of Lynco, WV; a niece Brittany
Gibson and a nephew Austin Gibson both of Lynco, WV; her boyfriend William Rookstool, III of Bluefield,
VA; uncles Roger Varney, David Varney, Randy Sellards, James Sellards, Charlie (Gina) Sellards, and
William Sellards; aunts Lucille Varney, Beatrice Varney (Bruce) Lamb, Carolyn (Ronnie) Coleman, and
Mary(John) Dunlap, and a host of cousins, including a special cousin Michael Dunlap of TX. “Blessed be
God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.” II Cor. 1:
3. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday August 12, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Valdis Bailey, Rev. William Cook and Rev. Erwin Gregory officiating.
Angela will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from noon until
service time at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be William Rookstool III, Jessie Gibson, Jessie Gibson,
Jr., Michael Belcher, Randy Sellards and Charlie Sellards. The family would like to extend a special thank
you to Bruce and Beatrice Lamb for their love and support during this difficult time. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Hospital, Beckley, WV from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born September 23,
1992 to parents Gayle and Norma Varney. She was their precious “Smiley Face” and “Angel”. She was the
light and love of her parents life. She was always smiling and full of joy. She had one dear sister, Elizabeth
Varney Gibson. She was a graduate of Westside High School and was attending Concord University
where she was excelling and majoring in English Literature. She was working with CU professor O’Haynes
on research on her favorite poet, Edgar Allen Poe, for publication. “The Conqueror Worm” was her favorite
poem and she also often quoted “The Raven”. She worked at GameStop in the Mercer Mall. She had
dozens of on-line friends. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially playing video games with
her favorite nephew Austin and she enjoyed spending time with her caring boyfriend, William Rookstool III.
She loved movies, games, comics and she went to the opening night showing of the new Batman movie on
her last date with Will. She was a band member for three years in middle school and all four years of high
school playing tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, guitar, piano, tuba, and oboe.
Other things that she enjoyed were riding her four-wheeler and taking pictures of everything around her. In
years past she faithfully attended Clear Fork Valley Baptist Church where she accepted Jesus Christ at
VBS. She was a light in the lives of the many people who loved her and she will be greatly missed.
Preceding her in death were her paternal grandparents Ballard and Alline Varney; uncles Freddy Sellards,
Bobby Varney, and Randy Varney; aunts Patsy Vint and Lula Belle Varney. Those left to cherish her
memories include her parents Gayle and Norma Varney of Lynco; maternal grandmother Goldie Sellards of
Matheny, WV; a sister Elizabeth “Beth” and her husband Jessie Gibson, Jr. of Lynco, WV; a niece Brittany
Gibson and a nephew Austin Gibson both of Lynco, WV; her boyfriend William Rookstool, III of Bluefield,
VA; uncles Roger Varney, David Varney, Randy Sellards, James Sellards, Charlie (Gina) Sellards, and
William Sellards; aunts Lucille Varney, Beatrice Varney (Bruce) Lamb, Carolyn (Ronnie) Coleman, and
Mary(John) Dunlap, and a host of cousins, including a special cousin Michael Dunlap of TX. “Blessed be
God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.” II Cor. 1:
3. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday August 12, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Valdis Bailey, Rev. William Cook and Rev. Erwin Gregory officiating.
Angela will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from noon until
service time at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be William Rookstool III, Jessie Gibson, Jessie Gibson,
Jr., Michael Belcher, Randy Sellards and Charlie Sellards. The family would like to extend a special thank
you to Bruce and Beatrice Lamb for their love and support during this difficult time. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Eddie Franklin “Bert” Tilley, 43, of Glen Daniels, WV passed away on Friday August 10, 2012 at his
home. He was born September 21, 1968 in Beckley, WV a son of Eddie Arnold Tilley of Ravencliff and the
late Ollie Mae Holshouser Tilley. He was a gas well tender. In addition to his mother his grandparents
Mildred Shumate and Dan and Lena Tilley also preceded him in death. Survivors include his beloved
daughter Sierra Dawn Tilley, the love of his life, of Hinton, WV; three sisters Kellee (Roger) Player of
Clayton, NC, Kim Marie (David) Dishmon of Ravencliff and Jennifer Boothe of Ravencliff; nieces and
nephews Leigha, Ryan, Madison, DJ, Jason, Steven and Kristen; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday August 15, 2012 at Pine Grove Baptist
Church, Ravencliff, WV. Bert will be laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. Friends may
gather with the family from noon until service time at the church. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
home. He was born September 21, 1968 in Beckley, WV a son of Eddie Arnold Tilley of Ravencliff and the
late Ollie Mae Holshouser Tilley. He was a gas well tender. In addition to his mother his grandparents
Mildred Shumate and Dan and Lena Tilley also preceded him in death. Survivors include his beloved
daughter Sierra Dawn Tilley, the love of his life, of Hinton, WV; three sisters Kellee (Roger) Player of
Clayton, NC, Kim Marie (David) Dishmon of Ravencliff and Jennifer Boothe of Ravencliff; nieces and
nephews Leigha, Ryan, Madison, DJ, Jason, Steven and Kristen; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday August 15, 2012 at Pine Grove Baptist
Church, Ravencliff, WV. Bert will be laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. Friends may
gather with the family from noon until service time at the church. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Alice Faye Marcum, 66, of Crany, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday August 12, 2012 at
Raleigh General Hospital. She was born March 17, 1946 in Holden, WV a daughter of the late James
Harrison and Ruth Allene Thornhill Marcum. She was a retired beautician, member of Lillyhaven Baptist
Church and a loving wife and mother. A daughter Amanda Jill Marcum also preceded her in death along
with a brother Larry G. Marcum. Survivors include her loving husband of 49 years Paul Edward Marcum; a
son Mike Edward Marcum of Crany; two grandsons Kevin Paul Marcum and Travis Kyle Marcum both of
Crany; a brother George Edward Marcum of Matheny; and a host of other loving family and friends. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Raleigh General Hospital. She was born March 17, 1946 in Holden, WV a daughter of the late James
Harrison and Ruth Allene Thornhill Marcum. She was a retired beautician, member of Lillyhaven Baptist
Church and a loving wife and mother. A daughter Amanda Jill Marcum also preceded her in death along
with a brother Larry G. Marcum. Survivors include her loving husband of 49 years Paul Edward Marcum; a
son Mike Edward Marcum of Crany; two grandsons Kevin Paul Marcum and Travis Kyle Marcum both of
Crany; a brother George Edward Marcum of Matheny; and a host of other loving family and friends. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Eugene Hatfield, 82, of Coal Mountain, WV passed away on Tuesday August 14, 2012 at CAMC
Memorial Division, Charleston, WV. He was born April 7, 1930 in Coal Mountain, WV a son of the late
Light “Poppy” and Fleety Ann Toler Hatfield. Eugene was the last surviving member of his immediate
family and was also preceded in death by three sisters, three brothers, a granddaughter Beth Morgan and
a great granddaughter Autumn Hatfield. He was a retired coal miner, a member of the Big Cub Missionary
Baptist Church and the U.M.W.A. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years Kathleen Blankenship
Hatfield; two daughters Marsha (Nick) Wallace of Coal Mountain and Patty (Steve) Hopkins of Powhatan,
VA; three sons Michael (Rebecca) Hatfield of Oceana, Larry (Ronda) Hatfield of Coal Mountain and Billy
Hatfield of Festus, MO; two sisters-in-law Patsy Benjamin of Oceana and Georgia Hatfield of Coal
Mountain; a brother-in-law Robert Blankenship of Oceana; 21 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and a
host of other loving family and friends. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday August 17, 2012 at the Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church,
Coal Mountain, WV with Rev. Glen Hatfield officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Hatfield Cemetery,
Coal Mountain, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Thursday August 16, 2012 at the
church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Memorial Division, Charleston, WV. He was born April 7, 1930 in Coal Mountain, WV a son of the late
Light “Poppy” and Fleety Ann Toler Hatfield. Eugene was the last surviving member of his immediate
family and was also preceded in death by three sisters, three brothers, a granddaughter Beth Morgan and
a great granddaughter Autumn Hatfield. He was a retired coal miner, a member of the Big Cub Missionary
Baptist Church and the U.M.W.A. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years Kathleen Blankenship
Hatfield; two daughters Marsha (Nick) Wallace of Coal Mountain and Patty (Steve) Hopkins of Powhatan,
VA; three sons Michael (Rebecca) Hatfield of Oceana, Larry (Ronda) Hatfield of Coal Mountain and Billy
Hatfield of Festus, MO; two sisters-in-law Patsy Benjamin of Oceana and Georgia Hatfield of Coal
Mountain; a brother-in-law Robert Blankenship of Oceana; 21 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and a
host of other loving family and friends. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday August 17, 2012 at the Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church,
Coal Mountain, WV with Rev. Glen Hatfield officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Hatfield Cemetery,
Coal Mountain, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Thursday August 16, 2012 at the
church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Saundra Lea Carper, 66, of Glen White, WV, formerly of Mullens and Lynco passed away on Wednesday
August 15, 2012 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston, WV. She was born November 25, 1945 in
Erling, WV, a daughter of the late Buster and Nora Mauk Harper. Saundra spent her early years in Reedy
Creek then moved to Lynco where she started her family. Then later she moved to Mullens. Her family was
what made her the happiest, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren, fishing and playing cards. She was of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her
parents and three children Johnny Ray Carper, Charlene Carper, and Roger Dale Carper; sisters Sheila
Bishop, Patricia Walker; and a brother Vencil Harper. She will be greatly missed by her companion of 34
years Aaron Akers. Other survivors include her eight children Arelitta Meyers of Bluefield, VA, George
(Connie) Carper of Glen White, Eric Carper of Parkersburg, Jeanetta Hayes and fiancé Shannon Minton of
NC, Ricky Carper of Glen White, Rocky (Debbie) Carper of Martinsburg, Marlene (Robert) Dyer of Denver,
NC, Denver Halstead of Lester; and twelve grandchildren Sarah Riley, Cassandra McKinney, JJ Hayes,
Michael Hayes, Crystal Carper, Zachary Dyer, Luci Harrison, Tony Carper, Angel Carper, Aaron Halstead,
Dawna Halstead, and Kaylee Halstead; seven great grandchildren Sierra Beckette, Brennan Beckette,
Gavin Riley, Korbin Riley, Alyssa Hayes, Gage Hayes, and Madisyn Lucklear; three sisters Flora Harper of
Lester, Minnie Rudisill of Forest Hill and Rosanna Beeds of NC; and a list of nieces and nephews, and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday August 18,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Firg Profitt officiating. Saundra
will be laid to rest in Wolf Pen Hollow Cemetery, Long Branch, WV. Friends may gather with the family
from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
August 15, 2012 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston, WV. She was born November 25, 1945 in
Erling, WV, a daughter of the late Buster and Nora Mauk Harper. Saundra spent her early years in Reedy
Creek then moved to Lynco where she started her family. Then later she moved to Mullens. Her family was
what made her the happiest, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren, fishing and playing cards. She was of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her
parents and three children Johnny Ray Carper, Charlene Carper, and Roger Dale Carper; sisters Sheila
Bishop, Patricia Walker; and a brother Vencil Harper. She will be greatly missed by her companion of 34
years Aaron Akers. Other survivors include her eight children Arelitta Meyers of Bluefield, VA, George
(Connie) Carper of Glen White, Eric Carper of Parkersburg, Jeanetta Hayes and fiancé Shannon Minton of
NC, Ricky Carper of Glen White, Rocky (Debbie) Carper of Martinsburg, Marlene (Robert) Dyer of Denver,
NC, Denver Halstead of Lester; and twelve grandchildren Sarah Riley, Cassandra McKinney, JJ Hayes,
Michael Hayes, Crystal Carper, Zachary Dyer, Luci Harrison, Tony Carper, Angel Carper, Aaron Halstead,
Dawna Halstead, and Kaylee Halstead; seven great grandchildren Sierra Beckette, Brennan Beckette,
Gavin Riley, Korbin Riley, Alyssa Hayes, Gage Hayes, and Madisyn Lucklear; three sisters Flora Harper of
Lester, Minnie Rudisill of Forest Hill and Rosanna Beeds of NC; and a list of nieces and nephews, and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday August 18,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Firg Profitt officiating. Saundra
will be laid to rest in Wolf Pen Hollow Cemetery, Long Branch, WV. Friends may gather with the family
from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Dreama Kay Brooks Toler, 54, of Long Branch, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday August
20, 2012 at her home. She was born July 10, 1958 in Iaeger, WV a daughter of the late Rev. Charles Ray
and Edna Kennedy Brooks. Dreama was a loving wife, a cherished mother and a devoted grandmother.
She was a devoted member of the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the
church, teaching Sunday School and any other activity that needed to be done. Those also preceding her
in death were her loving husband of 28 years Jackie Toler and sisters Joann Browning and Bonita
Kenneda. Survivors include three daughters Tiffany (Elbert Bo) Cline of Hanover, Bridget (Alan) Day of
Simon and Vanessa (Derek) Hatfield of Rock House; four grandchildren Alexis Kay Kennedy, Hunter Tracy
Paul Cline, Ashlee Lasha Day and Jacklyn Brooke Hatfield; two sisters Kathy (Crennis) Bryant of Hanover
and Madeleine (Joe) Blankenship of Simon; three brothers Otis (Virginia) Brooks and Robin Brooks all of
Simon and Barry (Leshia) Brooks of Oceana; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday August 24, 2012 at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist
Church with Rev. Lonnie Blankenship and Rev. Landon Blankenship officiating. She will be laid to rest
beside her husband in the Toler Cline Cemetery, Long Branch, WV. Friends may gather with the family
after 6:00 PM on Thursday August 23, 2012 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
20, 2012 at her home. She was born July 10, 1958 in Iaeger, WV a daughter of the late Rev. Charles Ray
and Edna Kennedy Brooks. Dreama was a loving wife, a cherished mother and a devoted grandmother.
She was a devoted member of the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the
church, teaching Sunday School and any other activity that needed to be done. Those also preceding her
in death were her loving husband of 28 years Jackie Toler and sisters Joann Browning and Bonita
Kenneda. Survivors include three daughters Tiffany (Elbert Bo) Cline of Hanover, Bridget (Alan) Day of
Simon and Vanessa (Derek) Hatfield of Rock House; four grandchildren Alexis Kay Kennedy, Hunter Tracy
Paul Cline, Ashlee Lasha Day and Jacklyn Brooke Hatfield; two sisters Kathy (Crennis) Bryant of Hanover
and Madeleine (Joe) Blankenship of Simon; three brothers Otis (Virginia) Brooks and Robin Brooks all of
Simon and Barry (Leshia) Brooks of Oceana; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday August 24, 2012 at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist
Church with Rev. Lonnie Blankenship and Rev. Landon Blankenship officiating. She will be laid to rest
beside her husband in the Toler Cline Cemetery, Long Branch, WV. Friends may gather with the family
after 6:00 PM on Thursday August 23, 2012 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Charles Earl Green, 40, of Avondale, WV, passed away on Wednesday August 29, 2012
at his home. He was born October 19, 1971 in Lorain, OH, a son of the late Dewey Green,
Jr. and Deborah Faye Gibson Green of Avondale, WV. He was preceded in death by his
father; grandparents Cecil and Bessie Gibson; uncle Cecil Gibson, Jr.; cousin Cecil Gibson,
III; grandparents Dewey and Mary Green. Other survivors include a son Cody Alexander
Green of Crown, WV; a brother Edward Ford Green and companion Sherri Jewell of
Avondale, WV, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he
will be cremated and there will be no services. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
at his home. He was born October 19, 1971 in Lorain, OH, a son of the late Dewey Green,
Jr. and Deborah Faye Gibson Green of Avondale, WV. He was preceded in death by his
father; grandparents Cecil and Bessie Gibson; uncle Cecil Gibson, Jr.; cousin Cecil Gibson,
III; grandparents Dewey and Mary Green. Other survivors include a son Cody Alexander
Green of Crown, WV; a brother Edward Ford Green and companion Sherri Jewell of
Avondale, WV, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he
will be cremated and there will be no services. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Wilfred Wesley Perry, 52, of Cyclone, WV, passed away on Thursday August 30, 2012 at St. Mary’s
Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born August 26, 1960 in Mullens, WV a son of Billy Ray and
Bobbie Carter Perry. He was a 1978 graduate of Oceana High School, where he was a member of the
Baseball team. Will enjoyed playing video games, listening to gospel music, watching the Yankees and
Braves with his dad, playing with his nephews Josh, Coleton, Andrew and Jackson and playing cards wih
his special Aunt Darlene Perry. When able, Will attended th Cyclone Missionary Baptist Church. Will was
preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Marshall Hayes and Inez Christian Perry; maternal
grandparents Garland Bud and Stella Brinegar Carter; uncles Buddy, Sherwood and Von Perry, Roy,
Buddy and Roger Carter; aunt Helen Workman. In addition to his parents he is survived by his paternal
grandmother Rosie Toler Perry; a brother Brian (Robin) Perry of Accoville; five sisters Gloria Brinkley of
Cyclone, Karen (Pat) Browning of Cooks Addition, Erma (Tim) Mutters of Oceana, Teresa (Timmy Jo)
Justice and Jenny Mathis of Pratt; nieces and nephews Lil’ Pat Browning, Tessa Brinkley, Stephanie
Browning, Joshua Mutters, Christin Mathis, Timothy Mutters, T.J. Justice, Kelsey Mathis, Trey Mathis, Lil’
Joshua Perry, T.J.Hoosier, Andrew Backus, Savannah Goodwin, Coleton Browning, Kayln Diegert, Keelyn
Osborne, Bristol Florence and Luxley Mutters; his little buddy Jackson West; a special caregiver of eleven
years Vanessa Buckland. Will is also survived by many special aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends of
which there are too many to mention. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday September 4,
2012 at the Cyclone Missionary Baptist Church with Stephen Walls and Brian Perry officiating. He will
be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00
PM on Monday August 3, 2012 at the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco and one hour prior to
service at the church. Pallbearers will be Lil’ Pat Browning, Joshua Mutters, T.J. Hoosier, Timothy Mutters,
T.J. Justice and Trey Mathis. Flower girls will be Tessa Brinkley, Stephanie Florence, Christin Mathis and
Kelsye Mathis. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born August 26, 1960 in Mullens, WV a son of Billy Ray and
Bobbie Carter Perry. He was a 1978 graduate of Oceana High School, where he was a member of the
Baseball team. Will enjoyed playing video games, listening to gospel music, watching the Yankees and
Braves with his dad, playing with his nephews Josh, Coleton, Andrew and Jackson and playing cards wih
his special Aunt Darlene Perry. When able, Will attended th Cyclone Missionary Baptist Church. Will was
preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Marshall Hayes and Inez Christian Perry; maternal
grandparents Garland Bud and Stella Brinegar Carter; uncles Buddy, Sherwood and Von Perry, Roy,
Buddy and Roger Carter; aunt Helen Workman. In addition to his parents he is survived by his paternal
grandmother Rosie Toler Perry; a brother Brian (Robin) Perry of Accoville; five sisters Gloria Brinkley of
Cyclone, Karen (Pat) Browning of Cooks Addition, Erma (Tim) Mutters of Oceana, Teresa (Timmy Jo)
Justice and Jenny Mathis of Pratt; nieces and nephews Lil’ Pat Browning, Tessa Brinkley, Stephanie
Browning, Joshua Mutters, Christin Mathis, Timothy Mutters, T.J. Justice, Kelsey Mathis, Trey Mathis, Lil’
Joshua Perry, T.J.Hoosier, Andrew Backus, Savannah Goodwin, Coleton Browning, Kayln Diegert, Keelyn
Osborne, Bristol Florence and Luxley Mutters; his little buddy Jackson West; a special caregiver of eleven
years Vanessa Buckland. Will is also survived by many special aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends of
which there are too many to mention. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday September 4,
2012 at the Cyclone Missionary Baptist Church with Stephen Walls and Brian Perry officiating. He will
be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00
PM on Monday August 3, 2012 at the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco and one hour prior to
service at the church. Pallbearers will be Lil’ Pat Browning, Joshua Mutters, T.J. Hoosier, Timothy Mutters,
T.J. Justice and Trey Mathis. Flower girls will be Tessa Brinkley, Stephanie Florence, Christin Mathis and
Kelsye Mathis. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Doris Mae Kennedy Rose, 92, of Matheny, WV, passed away on Friday August 31, 2012 at Raleigh
General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born November 3, 1919 in Crany, WV, a daughter of the late
William Waterson and Clarinda Jane Lamb Kennedy. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the
Toneda Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of forty
years, Clarence Rose, a special friend Olen Jewell, two sisters Avis Stuart and Norma Rose, a brother
Dennis Kennedy, and an infant great grandson Christian Chaffins. She was loved by all who knew her.
Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter Carol Justice and husband Richard; a son Terry Rose
and wife Becky; three grandsons Kevin Chaffins and wife Ginger, Richard Chaffins and wife Misty and
Heath Rose and wife Maia; a granddaughter Heather Hoffman and husband Justin; four great
grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on
Tuesday September 4, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Cook
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 11:00
AM until service time at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born November 3, 1919 in Crany, WV, a daughter of the late
William Waterson and Clarinda Jane Lamb Kennedy. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the
Toneda Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of forty
years, Clarence Rose, a special friend Olen Jewell, two sisters Avis Stuart and Norma Rose, a brother
Dennis Kennedy, and an infant great grandson Christian Chaffins. She was loved by all who knew her.
Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter Carol Justice and husband Richard; a son Terry Rose
and wife Becky; three grandsons Kevin Chaffins and wife Ginger, Richard Chaffins and wife Misty and
Heath Rose and wife Maia; a granddaughter Heather Hoffman and husband Justin; four great
grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on
Tuesday September 4, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Cook
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 11:00
AM until service time at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Charles Kerry Stafford, 67, of Pineville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday September 3,
2012 at his home in Pineville, WV. He was born December 8, 1944 in Tams, WV, a son of the late
George Early and Agatha Chandler Stafford. He was a member of Apostolic Faith Tabernacle, the
UMWA and worked for Eastern’s Harris Mine for 37 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in
death by seven brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his loving wfe Margaret Smith Stafford; two
sons Steven Kerry (Christy) Stafford of IL, and Darin Keith (Kelly) Stafford of Oak Hill, WV; two sisters
Natalee Buckland, and Dorie Toler both of Oceana; three brothers David Stafford of Columbus, OH, Curt
Stafford of Oceana, and Bobby Jo Stafford of Shady Springs, WV; two granddaughters Selena Stafford
and Isabella Stafford; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00
PM on Friday September 7, 2012 at the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle with Bro. Brown of Williamson
officiating. He will be laid to rest in Smith and Lusk Cemetery, Brier Creek, WV. Friends may call from 6
- 9:00 PM Thursday at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
2012 at his home in Pineville, WV. He was born December 8, 1944 in Tams, WV, a son of the late
George Early and Agatha Chandler Stafford. He was a member of Apostolic Faith Tabernacle, the
UMWA and worked for Eastern’s Harris Mine for 37 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in
death by seven brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his loving wfe Margaret Smith Stafford; two
sons Steven Kerry (Christy) Stafford of IL, and Darin Keith (Kelly) Stafford of Oak Hill, WV; two sisters
Natalee Buckland, and Dorie Toler both of Oceana; three brothers David Stafford of Columbus, OH, Curt
Stafford of Oceana, and Bobby Jo Stafford of Shady Springs, WV; two granddaughters Selena Stafford
and Isabella Stafford; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00
PM on Friday September 7, 2012 at the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle with Bro. Brown of Williamson
officiating. He will be laid to rest in Smith and Lusk Cemetery, Brier Creek, WV. Friends may call from 6
- 9:00 PM Thursday at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Wirt “Dub” Walker, Jr., 68, of Brenton, WV, passed away on Saturday September 1, 2012 at Bowers
Hospice House, Beckley, WV. In keeping with Dub’s wishes he will be cremated. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Hospice House, Beckley, WV. In keeping with Dub’s wishes he will be cremated. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Bobby Ray Hicks, 59, of Dale, TX, formerly of Oceana, WV, passed away on Saturday September 1,
2012 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A memorial service will be held Sunday
September 9, 2012 at noon at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, Koppercity Bottom, Kopperston, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of service. Email letters of sympathy can be
sent at www.harrellsfuneralhomes.com. Obit submitted by Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
2012 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A memorial service will be held Sunday
September 9, 2012 at noon at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, Koppercity Bottom, Kopperston, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of service. Email letters of sympathy can be
sent at www.harrellsfuneralhomes.com. Obit submitted by Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Darline Lites Wood, 54, of Peterstown, WV, formerly of Oceana passed away on Wednesday
September 5, 2012 at her home. She was born February 21, 1958 in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late
William Bryant and Gurtrice Edwards Lites, Jr. In keeping with Darline's wishes she will be cremated. A
memorial service will be held at a later date in East Point, GA. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
September 5, 2012 at her home. She was born February 21, 1958 in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late
William Bryant and Gurtrice Edwards Lites, Jr. In keeping with Darline's wishes she will be cremated. A
memorial service will be held at a later date in East Point, GA. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Sonia “Jackie” Wright Cook, 81, of Cyclone, WV, passed away on Thursday September 6, 2012 in
her current home surrounded by her loving daughter and caregiver Linda Brown, following a long illness.
She was born May 10, 1931 in Mallory, WV a daughter of the late James Wright, Sr. and Josie Peyton.
Jackie was a member of Lacoma Baptist Church and loved the Lord, she loved to sew, crochet, and do
crafts. She loved taking care of her many plants and flowers that she took pride in. She was preceded in
death by her parents, husband Cletus F. Cook, son Dana Keith Cook and a newborn son. Those left to
cherish her memory are her daughter Linda K. Brown and husband Steve of Cyclone; a son Larry Cook
and wife Deborah of Fairdale; grandchildren Shelly (Brown) McHenry and husband Mark of Weston,
Todd Brown and wife Amanda of Cyclone, Rebecca Brown of Cyclone, Amy (Cook) Miller and husband
Joey of Naoma, Patrick Cook and wife Tingle of Beaver Creek, OH , and great grandchildren Zachery
Brown of Cyclone, Hannah McHenry of Weston, Isabella and Addison Miller of Naoma, Wyatt Levi Cook
of Beaver Creek, OH,; a brother James Wright, Jr. of Gilman Bottom; and a host of other nieces,
nephews, family and friends. Jackie will be truly missed by those who were close to her and who she
made a difference in their lives. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday September 9, 2012 at
the Stafford Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Merel Walls officiating. Sonia will be laid to rest in
Toler Family Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may call from 12:00PM until service time on Sunday at
the funeral home. Pallbears are her “Special” boys and family. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV. Rest in peace G.G.
her current home surrounded by her loving daughter and caregiver Linda Brown, following a long illness.
She was born May 10, 1931 in Mallory, WV a daughter of the late James Wright, Sr. and Josie Peyton.
Jackie was a member of Lacoma Baptist Church and loved the Lord, she loved to sew, crochet, and do
crafts. She loved taking care of her many plants and flowers that she took pride in. She was preceded in
death by her parents, husband Cletus F. Cook, son Dana Keith Cook and a newborn son. Those left to
cherish her memory are her daughter Linda K. Brown and husband Steve of Cyclone; a son Larry Cook
and wife Deborah of Fairdale; grandchildren Shelly (Brown) McHenry and husband Mark of Weston,
Todd Brown and wife Amanda of Cyclone, Rebecca Brown of Cyclone, Amy (Cook) Miller and husband
Joey of Naoma, Patrick Cook and wife Tingle of Beaver Creek, OH , and great grandchildren Zachery
Brown of Cyclone, Hannah McHenry of Weston, Isabella and Addison Miller of Naoma, Wyatt Levi Cook
of Beaver Creek, OH,; a brother James Wright, Jr. of Gilman Bottom; and a host of other nieces,
nephews, family and friends. Jackie will be truly missed by those who were close to her and who she
made a difference in their lives. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday September 9, 2012 at
the Stafford Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Merel Walls officiating. Sonia will be laid to rest in
Toler Family Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may call from 12:00PM until service time on Sunday at
the funeral home. Pallbears are her “Special” boys and family. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV. Rest in peace G.G.
George Lee Bailey, Sr., 80, of Glen Fork, formerly of Jesse, WV, passed away on Monday September
10, 2012 at Pine Lodge Care and Rehabilitation, Beckley, WV. He was born October 24, 1931 in Jesse,
WV, a son of the late Henry Luther and Laura Allen Bailey. George was a member of the Wyoming
County Veterans Honor Guard and a US Army Veteran, having served in Korea. In addition to his parents
his loving wife Betty Jane Chandler Bailey, a daughter Arlene Wilder, a brother Franklin Bailey and an
infant brother also preceded him in death. Survivors include five daughters Rebecca Pritt of SC, Mary
Catherine Strickland of Oceana, Wanda (Danny) Walker of Kopperston, Darlene Duchaine of MI and
Jennifer (Robert) Reed of Oceana; three sons George Lee (Diana) Bailey, Jr. of Glen Fork, Bud Ray
(Angie) Bailey of Glen Fork and Michael (Missy) Bailey of VA; a sister Dora Vinson of Ravencliff; a
brother Woodrow Bailey of NC; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 1:00 PM on Thursday September 13, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV. George will be laid to rest in the Stewart Cemetery, Jesse, WV. Friends may call from 11:00 AM
until service time at the funeral home. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military
rites. Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
10, 2012 at Pine Lodge Care and Rehabilitation, Beckley, WV. He was born October 24, 1931 in Jesse,
WV, a son of the late Henry Luther and Laura Allen Bailey. George was a member of the Wyoming
County Veterans Honor Guard and a US Army Veteran, having served in Korea. In addition to his parents
his loving wife Betty Jane Chandler Bailey, a daughter Arlene Wilder, a brother Franklin Bailey and an
infant brother also preceded him in death. Survivors include five daughters Rebecca Pritt of SC, Mary
Catherine Strickland of Oceana, Wanda (Danny) Walker of Kopperston, Darlene Duchaine of MI and
Jennifer (Robert) Reed of Oceana; three sons George Lee (Diana) Bailey, Jr. of Glen Fork, Bud Ray
(Angie) Bailey of Glen Fork and Michael (Missy) Bailey of VA; a sister Dora Vinson of Ravencliff; a
brother Woodrow Bailey of NC; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 1:00 PM on Thursday September 13, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV. George will be laid to rest in the Stewart Cemetery, Jesse, WV. Friends may call from 11:00 AM
until service time at the funeral home. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military
rites. Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Edward Boyd Cook, 79, of New Richmond, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday September
10, 2012 at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV following a long illness. He was born June 16, 1933
in Glen Rogers, WV a son of the late Arnold Alvin and Bessie Brinegar Cook. In addition to his parents
his son Edward Brian Cook; two brothers Kampton Cook, and Alvin Jay Cook; and four sisters Mary
Treadway, Irene Arbaugh, Micki Latich and Ruby Daraban also preceded him in death. He was a
member of Allen Junction Church of God, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the VFW and a retired
carpenter from the UMWA Construction Workers. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years Yvonne
England Cook; two daughters Debra (Randy) Shrader of South Port, NC, and Lori Cook of New
Richmond; a son Dale (Renee) Cook of New Richmond; two granddaughters Lindsey and Michaela;
three grandsons Brad, Cody and Adam; two great granddaughters Jacey and Khloe; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday September 14, 2012 in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor Reba Lockard officiating. Edward will be
laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will
conduct military rites. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of funeral. E-mail letters
of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
10, 2012 at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV following a long illness. He was born June 16, 1933
in Glen Rogers, WV a son of the late Arnold Alvin and Bessie Brinegar Cook. In addition to his parents
his son Edward Brian Cook; two brothers Kampton Cook, and Alvin Jay Cook; and four sisters Mary
Treadway, Irene Arbaugh, Micki Latich and Ruby Daraban also preceded him in death. He was a
member of Allen Junction Church of God, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the VFW and a retired
carpenter from the UMWA Construction Workers. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years Yvonne
England Cook; two daughters Debra (Randy) Shrader of South Port, NC, and Lori Cook of New
Richmond; a son Dale (Renee) Cook of New Richmond; two granddaughters Lindsey and Michaela;
three grandsons Brad, Cody and Adam; two great granddaughters Jacey and Khloe; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday September 14, 2012 in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor Reba Lockard officiating. Edward will be
laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will
conduct military rites. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of funeral. E-mail letters
of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Teddy H. Hanshaw, 77, of Brenton, WV passed away on Sunday September 16, 2012 at Welch
Community Hospital. He was born October 30, 1934 in Baileysville, WV, a son of the late Richard and
Elizabeth Toler Hanshaw. He was a retired State Road worker for the Department of Highways. Teddy was
preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and three sisters. Those who are left to cherish his
memories include his loving wife of 53 years Alice Faye Toler Hanshaw; four sons Rickey (Sherry)
Hanshaw, Sr. of Coal Mountain, Jeffery Lee (Jeanette) of Harriman, TN, William Wyatt (Patti) Hanshaw of
Mullens and Jamie (Kelli) of Oceana; a daughter Rebecca Hanshaw of Pineville; ten grandchildren Rickey
Hanshaw, Jr. (girl friend Jessica), Nicole “Cole Bucket” (Preston) Cumbie, Brittani “Red” Hanshaw, Jayson
Hanshaw, Amber Hanshaw, Christopher (Veronica) Hanshaw, Kody (Kayla) Paynter, Stephen Sammons,
Brooklyn Hanshaw and Hunter Hanshaw; nine step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a nephew
John L. (Gloria) Hanshaw of Skin Fork; and many other nieces, nephews and other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday September 21, 2012 at the Sunhill Freewill
Baptist Church with Pastor Nub Blankenship and Rev. Alan Blankenship officiating. He will be laid to rest
in the Hatfield Cemetery, Coal Mountain, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on
Thursday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Community Hospital. He was born October 30, 1934 in Baileysville, WV, a son of the late Richard and
Elizabeth Toler Hanshaw. He was a retired State Road worker for the Department of Highways. Teddy was
preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and three sisters. Those who are left to cherish his
memories include his loving wife of 53 years Alice Faye Toler Hanshaw; four sons Rickey (Sherry)
Hanshaw, Sr. of Coal Mountain, Jeffery Lee (Jeanette) of Harriman, TN, William Wyatt (Patti) Hanshaw of
Mullens and Jamie (Kelli) of Oceana; a daughter Rebecca Hanshaw of Pineville; ten grandchildren Rickey
Hanshaw, Jr. (girl friend Jessica), Nicole “Cole Bucket” (Preston) Cumbie, Brittani “Red” Hanshaw, Jayson
Hanshaw, Amber Hanshaw, Christopher (Veronica) Hanshaw, Kody (Kayla) Paynter, Stephen Sammons,
Brooklyn Hanshaw and Hunter Hanshaw; nine step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a nephew
John L. (Gloria) Hanshaw of Skin Fork; and many other nieces, nephews and other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday September 21, 2012 at the Sunhill Freewill
Baptist Church with Pastor Nub Blankenship and Rev. Alan Blankenship officiating. He will be laid to rest
in the Hatfield Cemetery, Coal Mountain, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on
Thursday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Riley Ernest “Rat” Bryant, 68, of Iaeger-Panther Road passed away on Tuesday September 25, 2012
at the home of Eugene Reed in Hanover, where he resided for the last year after a long illness. He was
born December 18, 1943 in Horse Creek, WV a son of the late Ephe and Velda Steele Bryant. He was
born and raised in Horse Creek and loved to be around family and loved to play with the kids. In addition
to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Edward “Ed” Bryant with whom he made his home
for 35 years, and James Bryant, Robert Bryant, , Cecil Bryant, Hershel Bryant, Andy Bryant, Charlie Bryant
and Jesse Bryant; a sister and brother-in-law Frances and Billy Dillon, Sr.; and a sister-in-law Lona Belle
Bryant. Loved ones left to cherish his memory are his beloved sister-in-law and caretaker Sandra Bryant of
Hanover; three brothers Curtis (Darlene) Bryant of Hanover, and Hansel Bryant of Kendelville, IN, Hartsel
(Barbara) Bryant of Roderfield; a sister Bertha Mae Branham of Kopperston; sister-in laws Loraine,
Agnes, Florence and Elsie; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at noon on Saturday September 29, 2012 in the Jeremiah House of Faith, Hanover, WV with Bro. Steve
May officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Charlie Williams Memorial Cemetery, Hanover, WV. Friends
may call for evening singing and fellowship after 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at the House
of Gethsemane on the Iaeger – Panther Road and on Friday September 28, 2012 after 5:00 PM in the
Jeremiah House of Faith, Hanover for more fellowship and singing. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Oceana, WV.
at the home of Eugene Reed in Hanover, where he resided for the last year after a long illness. He was
born December 18, 1943 in Horse Creek, WV a son of the late Ephe and Velda Steele Bryant. He was
born and raised in Horse Creek and loved to be around family and loved to play with the kids. In addition
to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Edward “Ed” Bryant with whom he made his home
for 35 years, and James Bryant, Robert Bryant, , Cecil Bryant, Hershel Bryant, Andy Bryant, Charlie Bryant
and Jesse Bryant; a sister and brother-in-law Frances and Billy Dillon, Sr.; and a sister-in-law Lona Belle
Bryant. Loved ones left to cherish his memory are his beloved sister-in-law and caretaker Sandra Bryant of
Hanover; three brothers Curtis (Darlene) Bryant of Hanover, and Hansel Bryant of Kendelville, IN, Hartsel
(Barbara) Bryant of Roderfield; a sister Bertha Mae Branham of Kopperston; sister-in laws Loraine,
Agnes, Florence and Elsie; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at noon on Saturday September 29, 2012 in the Jeremiah House of Faith, Hanover, WV with Bro. Steve
May officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Charlie Williams Memorial Cemetery, Hanover, WV. Friends
may call for evening singing and fellowship after 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at the House
of Gethsemane on the Iaeger – Panther Road and on Friday September 28, 2012 after 5:00 PM in the
Jeremiah House of Faith, Hanover for more fellowship and singing. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Oceana, WV.
Geraldine Hatfield, 75, of Simon, passed away on Thursday September 27, 2012 at Raleigh General
Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born December 14, 1936 in McDowell County, WV, a daughter of the
late Floyd and Nora Smith Kennedy. Geraldine was a member of Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church
and a loving mother and grandmother. She was also preceded in death by her husband Virgil L. Hatfield,
Sr., a son Ernest Hatfield two brothers Charles and Bobby and a sister Jean. She is survived by three
daughters Gail Ball and Carolyn Lester both of Simon and Barbara Blackburn of Cedar Creek; three sons
Russell Hatfield of Nettie, Pat Hatfield of Mt. Airy, NC and Virgil Lee Hatfield, Jr. of Oceana; a brother
Paul Kennedy of Wyco; ten grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren and one great great grandchild;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday October
1, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Firg Proffitt and Rev.
Lonnie Blankenship officiating. She will be laid to rest in Milty Morgan Cemetery, Simon, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve
as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family
is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born December 14, 1936 in McDowell County, WV, a daughter of the
late Floyd and Nora Smith Kennedy. Geraldine was a member of Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church
and a loving mother and grandmother. She was also preceded in death by her husband Virgil L. Hatfield,
Sr., a son Ernest Hatfield two brothers Charles and Bobby and a sister Jean. She is survived by three
daughters Gail Ball and Carolyn Lester both of Simon and Barbara Blackburn of Cedar Creek; three sons
Russell Hatfield of Nettie, Pat Hatfield of Mt. Airy, NC and Virgil Lee Hatfield, Jr. of Oceana; a brother
Paul Kennedy of Wyco; ten grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren and one great great grandchild;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday October
1, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Firg Proffitt and Rev.
Lonnie Blankenship officiating. She will be laid to rest in Milty Morgan Cemetery, Simon, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve
as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family
is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Ronald Lee Cook, 88, of Gloucester, VA formerly of Oceana, passed away on Wednesday September
26, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 5, 1924 in Oceana, WV a son of the late
John Homer and Sadie Elizabeth Cook. He graduated from Oceana High School in May of 1942 and
joined the Marine Corps and rose to the rank of Sergeant, having served Solomon Islands and also the
Treasury Island-Bougainville operations. Following his discharge in 1945 he attended West Virginia
University from 1945-1949 majoring in history. He served as principal at Oceana High School and in 1949
he became supervisor for the Wyoming County Board of Education, a position that he held until 1984.
When the Korean War broke out, he entered the US Army as a company commander and rose to the rank
of Captain and saw action during Pork Chop Hill. Ronald was a member of Bellamy United Methodist
Church in Gloucester and sang in the choir. He was a charter member of the Middle Peninsula Detachment
#1317 of the Marine Corps League. He was also preceded in death by his brother John Willard Cook who
died during W.W. II. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty Ann Claypool Cook; his two
daughters Virginia Lynn Ellis and Colleen Morgan; five grandchildren Jennifer Knowles, Jason Knowles,
Devon Rowan, Lauren Rowan, and Josh Rowan; and two great grandchildren, and a host of other loving
family and friends. The family will receive friends at Bellamy United Methodist Church, Goucester, VA
on Tuesday October 2, 2012 from 10-11:30 AM with the funeral services starting at 11:30 AM. Funeral
services will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday October 4, 2012 at the Oceana United Methodist
Church, Oceana, WV. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. The Wyoming
County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. Friends may gather with the family from 10:00 AM
until time of service at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV and Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, VA.
26, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 5, 1924 in Oceana, WV a son of the late
John Homer and Sadie Elizabeth Cook. He graduated from Oceana High School in May of 1942 and
joined the Marine Corps and rose to the rank of Sergeant, having served Solomon Islands and also the
Treasury Island-Bougainville operations. Following his discharge in 1945 he attended West Virginia
University from 1945-1949 majoring in history. He served as principal at Oceana High School and in 1949
he became supervisor for the Wyoming County Board of Education, a position that he held until 1984.
When the Korean War broke out, he entered the US Army as a company commander and rose to the rank
of Captain and saw action during Pork Chop Hill. Ronald was a member of Bellamy United Methodist
Church in Gloucester and sang in the choir. He was a charter member of the Middle Peninsula Detachment
#1317 of the Marine Corps League. He was also preceded in death by his brother John Willard Cook who
died during W.W. II. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty Ann Claypool Cook; his two
daughters Virginia Lynn Ellis and Colleen Morgan; five grandchildren Jennifer Knowles, Jason Knowles,
Devon Rowan, Lauren Rowan, and Josh Rowan; and two great grandchildren, and a host of other loving
family and friends. The family will receive friends at Bellamy United Methodist Church, Goucester, VA
on Tuesday October 2, 2012 from 10-11:30 AM with the funeral services starting at 11:30 AM. Funeral
services will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday October 4, 2012 at the Oceana United Methodist
Church, Oceana, WV. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. The Wyoming
County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. Friends may gather with the family from 10:00 AM
until time of service at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV and Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, VA.
Edna Ruth Sparks Repass, better known as “Sue” to family and friends,78, of Oceana, WV passed away
Tuesday October 2, 2012 in the comfort of her home due to a short battle with cancer. She was born
August 19, 1934 in McComas, WV a daughter of the late Joseph Wattie and Hazel Gertrude Sparks. She
was one of fourteen children, three sisters and ten brothers. In addition to her parents she is preceded in
death by her husband Archie Repass; three brothers Elmer Sparks and wife Opal, Donnie Sparks and wife
Sandy, and Carl Sparks; two sisters Evelyn Repass and husband Bill, Mildred Jean Dillo; an infant
daughter Connie Jean; and a very dear and close friend Edith Hopkins. Those left to cherish her memory
are one son Jackie Ray (Phyllis) Repass of Surfside Beach, SC; and one daughter Kay (Billy Gene) Rose
of Oceana; five grandchildren Pamela Jean “PJ” (Ed) Murphy and of Apex, NC, Courtney Repass (Jon)
Martin and of Glen View, Kelly (Kerrina) Rose of Baileysville, Gregory Rose and companion Robin Massey
of Bolt, WV, and Jacqui Rose (Ryan) Hill of Pipestem; eight great grandchildren Mattie and Georgia
Murphy, Joana and James Martin, Hannah and Colton Rose, Nick and Tom Forren, Isaac, Nathan, Caleb,
and Callie Hill; seven brothers Joe (Mary) Sparks of Phoenix, AZ, Bob (Sharon) Sparks of Newborn, TN,
Douglas (Pam) Sparks of Abington, VA, Ricky (Maxine) Sparks of Peterstown, Fred (Francis) Sparks of
Princeton, Stanley (Peggy) Sparks of Beckley, Dean (Annetta) Sparks of Princeton; one sister Janie
Stanger of Bluefield; two brother-in-laws Eugene Dillo of Fayetteville, NC, and Robert Repass of Oceana;
two sister-in-laws Joyce Sparks of Myrtle Beach, SC; and a very special and dear sister-in-law Ann
Santmyer of Oceana; a special niece better known as her second daughter Carol Repass (Gerald) Duncan
and of Kopperston and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends and neighbors ( three special
neighbors Debbie, Rene and Sharon). Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday October 6,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Melissa White officiating.
She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from
6-9:00 PM Friday October 5, 2012 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
Hospice of Southern WV or Princeton Community Hospital Hospitality House. E-mail letters of sympathy
may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Tuesday October 2, 2012 in the comfort of her home due to a short battle with cancer. She was born
August 19, 1934 in McComas, WV a daughter of the late Joseph Wattie and Hazel Gertrude Sparks. She
was one of fourteen children, three sisters and ten brothers. In addition to her parents she is preceded in
death by her husband Archie Repass; three brothers Elmer Sparks and wife Opal, Donnie Sparks and wife
Sandy, and Carl Sparks; two sisters Evelyn Repass and husband Bill, Mildred Jean Dillo; an infant
daughter Connie Jean; and a very dear and close friend Edith Hopkins. Those left to cherish her memory
are one son Jackie Ray (Phyllis) Repass of Surfside Beach, SC; and one daughter Kay (Billy Gene) Rose
of Oceana; five grandchildren Pamela Jean “PJ” (Ed) Murphy and of Apex, NC, Courtney Repass (Jon)
Martin and of Glen View, Kelly (Kerrina) Rose of Baileysville, Gregory Rose and companion Robin Massey
of Bolt, WV, and Jacqui Rose (Ryan) Hill of Pipestem; eight great grandchildren Mattie and Georgia
Murphy, Joana and James Martin, Hannah and Colton Rose, Nick and Tom Forren, Isaac, Nathan, Caleb,
and Callie Hill; seven brothers Joe (Mary) Sparks of Phoenix, AZ, Bob (Sharon) Sparks of Newborn, TN,
Douglas (Pam) Sparks of Abington, VA, Ricky (Maxine) Sparks of Peterstown, Fred (Francis) Sparks of
Princeton, Stanley (Peggy) Sparks of Beckley, Dean (Annetta) Sparks of Princeton; one sister Janie
Stanger of Bluefield; two brother-in-laws Eugene Dillo of Fayetteville, NC, and Robert Repass of Oceana;
two sister-in-laws Joyce Sparks of Myrtle Beach, SC; and a very special and dear sister-in-law Ann
Santmyer of Oceana; a special niece better known as her second daughter Carol Repass (Gerald) Duncan
and of Kopperston and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends and neighbors ( three special
neighbors Debbie, Rene and Sharon). Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday October 6,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Melissa White officiating.
She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from
6-9:00 PM Friday October 5, 2012 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
Hospice of Southern WV or Princeton Community Hospital Hospitality House. E-mail letters of sympathy
may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Ronald Mack “Ronnie” Parsons, 56, of Oceana, WV passed away Tuesday September 29, 2012 at his
home. He was born May 20, 2012 in Clay County, WV a son of the late Virgil and Evelyn “Rita” Bolen
Parsons. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Diana Kay Ellis Parsons; a brother
Roger Parsons; a sister Ruby Louise “Hall” Parsons, and a granddaughter Carly McComas. He was a
disabled coal miner and a member of the UMWA. Those left to cherish her memory are two daughters
Rhonda (Donald) McComas of Griffithsville, and Jennifer (Chris) Sutphin of Hewett; his fiancé Stephanie
Dixon of Lynco; five grandchildren Jayden Mitchell, Aubree McComas, Nathaniel Sutphin, Gavin Sutphin,
and Caden Sutphin; a sister Susan Parsons and fiance Mitch Simpson of Lynco; three brothers William
“PeeWee” (Debi) Parsons of Oceana, Dallas (Loretta) Parsons of Sunhill, and Scott (Jodi) Parsons of
Clear Fork; two sisters-in-law Charlotte Jeffery of Jeffrey and Corky Parsons of Lynco, and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Friday October 5, 2012 at Joseph
Baptist Church, Lynco, WV with Pastor William Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Ellis
Cemetery, Hewett, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of service on Friday
October 5, 2012 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.
com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
home. He was born May 20, 2012 in Clay County, WV a son of the late Virgil and Evelyn “Rita” Bolen
Parsons. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Diana Kay Ellis Parsons; a brother
Roger Parsons; a sister Ruby Louise “Hall” Parsons, and a granddaughter Carly McComas. He was a
disabled coal miner and a member of the UMWA. Those left to cherish her memory are two daughters
Rhonda (Donald) McComas of Griffithsville, and Jennifer (Chris) Sutphin of Hewett; his fiancé Stephanie
Dixon of Lynco; five grandchildren Jayden Mitchell, Aubree McComas, Nathaniel Sutphin, Gavin Sutphin,
and Caden Sutphin; a sister Susan Parsons and fiance Mitch Simpson of Lynco; three brothers William
“PeeWee” (Debi) Parsons of Oceana, Dallas (Loretta) Parsons of Sunhill, and Scott (Jodi) Parsons of
Clear Fork; two sisters-in-law Charlotte Jeffery of Jeffrey and Corky Parsons of Lynco, and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Friday October 5, 2012 at Joseph
Baptist Church, Lynco, WV with Pastor William Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Ellis
Cemetery, Hewett, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of service on Friday
October 5, 2012 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.
com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Phyllis Brown, 83, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord Thursday October 4, 2012 at her home.
She was born August 12, 1929 in Logan County, WV a daughter of the late Robert Henry and Janetta
Hazel Thomas Jarrell. She attended the Toneda Missionary Baptist Church since June 10,1949, she was a
Sunday school teacher for 40 some years, food chairman for many years, and a member of the Eastern
Star Chapter 110 Pineville, WV. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents
she is preceded in death by husband of 56 years William Hurley Brown; a brother Charley Jarrell; a sister
Reba Crabtree; and brother-in-law Bob Murray. Survivors include a son Damon (Rhonda) Brown of Murrells
Inlet, SC; a daughter Diana Lynn (Harold Gene) Tracy of Oak Hill; two sisters Freda (Earl) Tomblin of
Chapmanville, and Sue Murray of Hagerstown, MD; a brother in law George Crabtree of Davin; three
grandchildren Christy Brown, Billy Brown, and Harold William (Melissa) Tracy; six great grandchildren Tyler
Brown, Alexis Brown, Anthony Brown, Abigail Brown, Courtney David Tracy, Hayden Tracy, and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday October 8, 2012 at the
Toneda Missionary Baptist Church, Kopperston, WV with Rev. Jerry Cook and Pastor Jim Hamrick
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the
family from 6-9:00 PM Sunday October 7, 2012 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
She was born August 12, 1929 in Logan County, WV a daughter of the late Robert Henry and Janetta
Hazel Thomas Jarrell. She attended the Toneda Missionary Baptist Church since June 10,1949, she was a
Sunday school teacher for 40 some years, food chairman for many years, and a member of the Eastern
Star Chapter 110 Pineville, WV. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents
she is preceded in death by husband of 56 years William Hurley Brown; a brother Charley Jarrell; a sister
Reba Crabtree; and brother-in-law Bob Murray. Survivors include a son Damon (Rhonda) Brown of Murrells
Inlet, SC; a daughter Diana Lynn (Harold Gene) Tracy of Oak Hill; two sisters Freda (Earl) Tomblin of
Chapmanville, and Sue Murray of Hagerstown, MD; a brother in law George Crabtree of Davin; three
grandchildren Christy Brown, Billy Brown, and Harold William (Melissa) Tracy; six great grandchildren Tyler
Brown, Alexis Brown, Anthony Brown, Abigail Brown, Courtney David Tracy, Hayden Tracy, and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday October 8, 2012 at the
Toneda Missionary Baptist Church, Kopperston, WV with Rev. Jerry Cook and Pastor Jim Hamrick
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the
family from 6-9:00 PM Sunday October 7, 2012 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Damen Sizemore, 47, of Kopperston, WV went to rest on Thursday October 4, 2012 at his mothers
home. He was born October 26, 1964 in Chicago, IL a son of the late James and Helen Palmer Sizemore.
Damen was a construction worker. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by a brother James
Sizemore, Jr. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother Helen of Marianna; a daughter Tiffany
Renee Sizemore of TN; two sons Justin Andrew (Tonia) Sizemore of Lynco, and Bryan Allan Sizemore of
Lynco; two sisters Elizabeth Sizemore of Pineville, and Carol Barefield of OH; four brothers John (Donna)
Sizemore of Logan, Lawrence (Monica) Sizemore of Fl, Raymond Sizemore of Pineville, and Herman
Wood of Pineville; three grandchildren Ciara Smith, Peyton Walters, and Caden Sizemore, and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday October 8, 2012 in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. David Stafford officiating. He will
be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00
PM Sunday October 7, 2012 at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
home. He was born October 26, 1964 in Chicago, IL a son of the late James and Helen Palmer Sizemore.
Damen was a construction worker. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by a brother James
Sizemore, Jr. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother Helen of Marianna; a daughter Tiffany
Renee Sizemore of TN; two sons Justin Andrew (Tonia) Sizemore of Lynco, and Bryan Allan Sizemore of
Lynco; two sisters Elizabeth Sizemore of Pineville, and Carol Barefield of OH; four brothers John (Donna)
Sizemore of Logan, Lawrence (Monica) Sizemore of Fl, Raymond Sizemore of Pineville, and Herman
Wood of Pineville; three grandchildren Ciara Smith, Peyton Walters, and Caden Sizemore, and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday October 8, 2012 in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. David Stafford officiating. He will
be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00
PM Sunday October 7, 2012 at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Dennis Ray Church, 72, of Matheny, WV passed away on Tuesday October 9, 2012 at Raleigh General
Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born August 31, 1940 in Lee County, VA a son of the late Lonnie Smith
and Irene Harmon Church, Sr. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Matheny, WV and a retired
Aluminum Foundry worker. His daughter Angela Kay Spears and son Randall Wayne “Randy” Church also
preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years Barbara Burchett Church; a daughter
Sherry Lynn Meade of Pineville, WV; a son Dennis Ray Church, Jr. of Taniger, IN; seven grandchildren; and
a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday October 12, 2012
in the Mausoleum at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens, Matheny, WV. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born August 31, 1940 in Lee County, VA a son of the late Lonnie Smith
and Irene Harmon Church, Sr. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Matheny, WV and a retired
Aluminum Foundry worker. His daughter Angela Kay Spears and son Randall Wayne “Randy” Church also
preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years Barbara Burchett Church; a daughter
Sherry Lynn Meade of Pineville, WV; a son Dennis Ray Church, Jr. of Taniger, IN; seven grandchildren; and
a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday October 12, 2012
in the Mausoleum at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens, Matheny, WV. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
James Dillard “JD” Banther, Jr., 74, of Lynco, WV went on to a better life on Friday October 12, 2012.
He was born December 23, 1937 in Laurel Branch, WV a son of the late James Dillard and Hattie McCarty
Banther, Sr. JD was a member of UMWA local 7604 and worked at Kopperston #1 mine. Along with his
parents he was also preceded in death by a sister Mary Lou Lambert and brother in law Arthur Lambert; a
sister Elsie Mae Abshire, and a brother John Banther. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Janice
Faye Brown Banther; a daughter Wanda Gail Perry of NC; three sons Mark Banther of NC, Jimmie Banther
and wife Kimberly of Matheny, WV, and Jackie Banther and wife Phyllis “Bit” of Oceana, WV; four
grandchildren Ashley Perry, Samantha Morgan, Kyle Lusk, and Joshua Banther and wife Haleigh; one great
grandchild Kyleigh and one due in May 2013; a special niece Joyce Hatfield and husband Tim of Beckley,
WV and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday
October 18, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Ron Harvey
officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Pall bearers will be grandsons and
special friends of the family. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday October 17, 2012 at the
funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
He was born December 23, 1937 in Laurel Branch, WV a son of the late James Dillard and Hattie McCarty
Banther, Sr. JD was a member of UMWA local 7604 and worked at Kopperston #1 mine. Along with his
parents he was also preceded in death by a sister Mary Lou Lambert and brother in law Arthur Lambert; a
sister Elsie Mae Abshire, and a brother John Banther. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Janice
Faye Brown Banther; a daughter Wanda Gail Perry of NC; three sons Mark Banther of NC, Jimmie Banther
and wife Kimberly of Matheny, WV, and Jackie Banther and wife Phyllis “Bit” of Oceana, WV; four
grandchildren Ashley Perry, Samantha Morgan, Kyle Lusk, and Joshua Banther and wife Haleigh; one great
grandchild Kyleigh and one due in May 2013; a special niece Joyce Hatfield and husband Tim of Beckley,
WV and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday
October 18, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Ron Harvey
officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Pall bearers will be grandsons and
special friends of the family. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday October 17, 2012 at the
funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Robert Gene “Rob” Blankenship, 72, of Lynco, WV, who resided in Harrisville, WV the past year, went
home to be with Jesus on Sunday October 14, 2012. He was born May 2, 1940 in Clear Fork, WV, a son
of the late Bruce Blackburn and Josie Acord Blankenship. Rob was of the Holliness Faith. Along with his
parents he was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Shirley Caroline Burrell Blankenship; an
infant son Samuel Matthew Blankenship; a daughter Geneva Pennington; four brothers William “Bill”
Cook, Bruce “Sam” Blankenship, James Blankenship, and Holland Blankenship and two sisters Geneva
Cole, and Margie Rowe. He is survived by three daughters Edith (Bobby) Rollins of Lynco, WV, Caroline
(Gary) Eakle of Harrisville, WV, and Anita (Leon) Kennedy of Hanover, WV; a son David (Norma)
Blankenship of Lynco, WV; two sisters Catherine Hatfield of Coal Mountain, and Patsy Benjamin of
Oceana; fourteen grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren; his companion of 14 months Sarah
Daugherty ;her two sons Terry and Roger Daugherty; her daughter Cheryl Marshall and families, and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday October 19,
2012 at the Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco with Rev. Firg Proffitt and Rev. Bill Massey officiating.
Burial will follow in Raymond Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on
Thursday October 18, 2012 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
home to be with Jesus on Sunday October 14, 2012. He was born May 2, 1940 in Clear Fork, WV, a son
of the late Bruce Blackburn and Josie Acord Blankenship. Rob was of the Holliness Faith. Along with his
parents he was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Shirley Caroline Burrell Blankenship; an
infant son Samuel Matthew Blankenship; a daughter Geneva Pennington; four brothers William “Bill”
Cook, Bruce “Sam” Blankenship, James Blankenship, and Holland Blankenship and two sisters Geneva
Cole, and Margie Rowe. He is survived by three daughters Edith (Bobby) Rollins of Lynco, WV, Caroline
(Gary) Eakle of Harrisville, WV, and Anita (Leon) Kennedy of Hanover, WV; a son David (Norma)
Blankenship of Lynco, WV; two sisters Catherine Hatfield of Coal Mountain, and Patsy Benjamin of
Oceana; fourteen grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren; his companion of 14 months Sarah
Daugherty ;her two sons Terry and Roger Daugherty; her daughter Cheryl Marshall and families, and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday October 19,
2012 at the Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco with Rev. Firg Proffitt and Rev. Bill Massey officiating.
Burial will follow in Raymond Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on
Thursday October 18, 2012 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Frank Ricky Delong, 56, of Oceana, WV passed away at home unexpectedly on Thursday October 11,
2012. He was born May 29, 1956 in Welch, WV a son of the late Frank and Sadie Delong. Along with his
parents he was also preceded in death by a sister Glendean. Frank was a great Nascar fan and loved
fishing, he was a disabled coal miner and owned a trucking company. Survivors include his loving wife
Shirley Cook Delong of Oceana; a brother Gregory Delong of Columbia, Missouri; two sisters Linda Cline
and husband Eddie of Moneta, VA, Ruth Toler and husband Benny of Oceana; three special aunts Lutia
Lamb of Kopperston, Edra Smith of Oceana, and Ruth Whittington of Grandview; a host of nieces and
nephew and other loving family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday
October 18, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Valdis Bailey
officiating. Friends may call from 6 – 8:00 PM on Thursday October 18, 2012 at the funeral home. In
keeping with Rick’s wishes he will be cremated. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
2012. He was born May 29, 1956 in Welch, WV a son of the late Frank and Sadie Delong. Along with his
parents he was also preceded in death by a sister Glendean. Frank was a great Nascar fan and loved
fishing, he was a disabled coal miner and owned a trucking company. Survivors include his loving wife
Shirley Cook Delong of Oceana; a brother Gregory Delong of Columbia, Missouri; two sisters Linda Cline
and husband Eddie of Moneta, VA, Ruth Toler and husband Benny of Oceana; three special aunts Lutia
Lamb of Kopperston, Edra Smith of Oceana, and Ruth Whittington of Grandview; a host of nieces and
nephew and other loving family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday
October 18, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Valdis Bailey
officiating. Friends may call from 6 – 8:00 PM on Thursday October 18, 2012 at the funeral home. In
keeping with Rick’s wishes he will be cremated. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
Norma J. Tilley, 55, of Sabine, WV passed away on Saturday October 20, 2012 in Bowers Hospice
House, Beckley, WV. She was born March 19, 1957 in Maben, WV a daughter of the late Torkel Browning
and Viola Garnet Stewart Burnett. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband
David Lewis Tilley; and a sister Debra Browning. Those left to cherish her memory are a son Kenny Tilley
of Sabine; a sister Mary Tilley of Glen Daniel; her step mother Margaret Browning of Cabin Creek; three
brothers Jimmy Browning of Pineville, Robert Browning of NC, and Samuel Browning of Cabin Creek; two
grandchildren Summer Tilley and Kaden Tilley; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday October 23, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco with Pastor Charles Tilley officiating. Norma will be laid to rest in Tolliver-Sizemore
Cemetery, Twin Falls, WV. Friends may call from noon until service time at the funeral home on Tuesday.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served
by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
House, Beckley, WV. She was born March 19, 1957 in Maben, WV a daughter of the late Torkel Browning
and Viola Garnet Stewart Burnett. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband
David Lewis Tilley; and a sister Debra Browning. Those left to cherish her memory are a son Kenny Tilley
of Sabine; a sister Mary Tilley of Glen Daniel; her step mother Margaret Browning of Cabin Creek; three
brothers Jimmy Browning of Pineville, Robert Browning of NC, and Samuel Browning of Cabin Creek; two
grandchildren Summer Tilley and Kaden Tilley; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday October 23, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco with Pastor Charles Tilley officiating. Norma will be laid to rest in Tolliver-Sizemore
Cemetery, Twin Falls, WV. Friends may call from noon until service time at the funeral home on Tuesday.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served
by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Kenneth George Tony Hall, I, 54, of Matheny, WV, passed away on Thursday October 19, 2012 at his
home. He was born October 20, 1957 in Clear Fork, WV, a son of the late Thomas and Zine Amol
Hatfield Hall. He was a 1976 graduate of Oceana High School. In addition to his parents he was preceded
in death by his a brother Thomas “Jubie” Hall, Jr.; a sister Betty Metzler; a brother in law Ronald Morgan;
and a niece Heather Nichole Sizemore . Survivors include a daughter Rebeckah Ann Hall of Matheny; two
sons Kenneth George Tony Hall,II of Oceana, and Thomas Graydon Hall of Charleston; three sisters
Shirley Trent of NC, Roxie Marie (Lou) Hatfield of Matheny and Rosalie Anne Sizemore of Matheny; a
brother Benny Hall of Matheny; two grandchildren Chloe Anne Mullins, and Mark Stephen Walls; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday October 27,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Rodney Hatfield
officiating. He will be laid to rest in Hall Family Cemetery, Coon Branch, WV. Friends may gather with
the family from 6-8:00 PM on Friday October 26, 2012 at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may
be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
home. He was born October 20, 1957 in Clear Fork, WV, a son of the late Thomas and Zine Amol
Hatfield Hall. He was a 1976 graduate of Oceana High School. In addition to his parents he was preceded
in death by his a brother Thomas “Jubie” Hall, Jr.; a sister Betty Metzler; a brother in law Ronald Morgan;
and a niece Heather Nichole Sizemore . Survivors include a daughter Rebeckah Ann Hall of Matheny; two
sons Kenneth George Tony Hall,II of Oceana, and Thomas Graydon Hall of Charleston; three sisters
Shirley Trent of NC, Roxie Marie (Lou) Hatfield of Matheny and Rosalie Anne Sizemore of Matheny; a
brother Benny Hall of Matheny; two grandchildren Chloe Anne Mullins, and Mark Stephen Walls; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday October 27,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Rodney Hatfield
officiating. He will be laid to rest in Hall Family Cemetery, Coon Branch, WV. Friends may gather with
the family from 6-8:00 PM on Friday October 26, 2012 at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may
be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
Jim Remely “Whitey” Brown, Jr., 51, of Glen Fork, WV, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday October
23, 2012 at the Bowers Hospice House Beckley, WV. He was born December 27, 1960 in Glen Fork, WV
a son of Jim Remely Brown, Sr. and the late Lorraine Louise Lusk Brown. He was a Christian and a block
layer. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by five uncles Billy Edward Brown, Clifford Lee
Brown, Charles Clyde Brown, Elbert Brown, Jr. and Theodore Brown, a sister-in-law Billie Brown and a
nephew Joshua Brown. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 12 years Linda Marie McMillion Brown;
his father Jim Remely “Jamie” Brown, Sr. of Glen Fork; two daughters Lori Michelle Brown of Matheny and
Hope Leann Brown of Glen Fork; three sons Jim Remely Brown, III of Mullens, Ronnie Jacob Brown and
Ethan Joseph Brown both of Glen Fork; a grandson Joshuia Brown; three sisters Carlene Backus and Tina
Lynn (Jimmy) Clark all of Glen Fork and Ida Joyce (Charlie) Bailey of Glen Daniels; four brothers Terry
James (Carmela) Brown, Jerry Lee Brown and Mark Anthony (Heather) Brown all of Glen Fork and Jody
(Heather) Brown of Glen Daniels; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 1:00 PM on Sunday October 28, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with
Rev. Herman Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Adkins Cemetery, Glen Fork, WV. Friends may
call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will family and friends. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
23, 2012 at the Bowers Hospice House Beckley, WV. He was born December 27, 1960 in Glen Fork, WV
a son of Jim Remely Brown, Sr. and the late Lorraine Louise Lusk Brown. He was a Christian and a block
layer. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by five uncles Billy Edward Brown, Clifford Lee
Brown, Charles Clyde Brown, Elbert Brown, Jr. and Theodore Brown, a sister-in-law Billie Brown and a
nephew Joshua Brown. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 12 years Linda Marie McMillion Brown;
his father Jim Remely “Jamie” Brown, Sr. of Glen Fork; two daughters Lori Michelle Brown of Matheny and
Hope Leann Brown of Glen Fork; three sons Jim Remely Brown, III of Mullens, Ronnie Jacob Brown and
Ethan Joseph Brown both of Glen Fork; a grandson Joshuia Brown; three sisters Carlene Backus and Tina
Lynn (Jimmy) Clark all of Glen Fork and Ida Joyce (Charlie) Bailey of Glen Daniels; four brothers Terry
James (Carmela) Brown, Jerry Lee Brown and Mark Anthony (Heather) Brown all of Glen Fork and Jody
(Heather) Brown of Glen Daniels; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 1:00 PM on Sunday October 28, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with
Rev. Herman Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Adkins Cemetery, Glen Fork, WV. Friends may
call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will family and friends. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Hazel B. Jude, 92, of Sabine WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday October 27, 2012. She
was born February 14, 1920 in Pilgram, KY, a daughter of the late Sherman and Minnie Evans. She was
preceded in death by her husband Andrew Jude, a still born baby boy and a son Arthur Jude, two sisters
Dollie Muncy and Alma Preece, and two brothers Russell and Webb Evans. Those left to cherish her
memory are two daughters Ruby Jude of Sabine and Doris and her husband Dewayne of Ravencliff, WV;
a son Carl Jude and his wife Melinda of Sabine; five grandchildren Eric Hurd , Dan Hurd, Kelly Williams,
Joseph Jude, and Jessica Crouse; twelve great grandchildren Leigha Hurd, Ryan Hurd, Hailey Hurd,
Logan Hurd, Kendall Hurd, Dylan Brooks, Rayven Williams, Zackery Crouse, Alexis Crouse, Rebecca
Jude, Courtney Jude and Makayla Jude; a great great grandchild Morgan Greer; two sisters Oma Brown
of Lexington, KY and Goldie Kirk of Inez, KY; a brother Carl Evans of Louisa, KY and a host of other loving
family and friends. She loved her family very much and always wanted them to be with her. Our loss is
heavens gain, but she will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at Noon Monday October 29,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with The Rev. Ernest Francis officiating.
She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Muncy Cemetery, Wolf Creek, KY. Friends and family
may call from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
was born February 14, 1920 in Pilgram, KY, a daughter of the late Sherman and Minnie Evans. She was
preceded in death by her husband Andrew Jude, a still born baby boy and a son Arthur Jude, two sisters
Dollie Muncy and Alma Preece, and two brothers Russell and Webb Evans. Those left to cherish her
memory are two daughters Ruby Jude of Sabine and Doris and her husband Dewayne of Ravencliff, WV;
a son Carl Jude and his wife Melinda of Sabine; five grandchildren Eric Hurd , Dan Hurd, Kelly Williams,
Joseph Jude, and Jessica Crouse; twelve great grandchildren Leigha Hurd, Ryan Hurd, Hailey Hurd,
Logan Hurd, Kendall Hurd, Dylan Brooks, Rayven Williams, Zackery Crouse, Alexis Crouse, Rebecca
Jude, Courtney Jude and Makayla Jude; a great great grandchild Morgan Greer; two sisters Oma Brown
of Lexington, KY and Goldie Kirk of Inez, KY; a brother Carl Evans of Louisa, KY and a host of other loving
family and friends. She loved her family very much and always wanted them to be with her. Our loss is
heavens gain, but she will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at Noon Monday October 29,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with The Rev. Ernest Francis officiating.
She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Muncy Cemetery, Wolf Creek, KY. Friends and family
may call from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Derrick Dewayne Blackburn, 25, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Friday October 26, 2012 at his
home. He was born October 29, 1986 in Logan, WV, a son of Judy Ann Lester Blackburn of Oceana and
the late James Anderson Blackburn. He was a 2005 graduate of Westside High School and a former coal
miner. In addition to his father his is preceded in death by uncle Larry “Pete” Blackburn and an aunt Faye
Schrader. Survivors include his loving mother Judy Ann Lester Blackburn; a brother James Ballard
(Cynthia) Blackburn of Kopperston; two sisters Teresa Ward of Ben Creek and Zelda Sue Hall Walls of
Oceana; two nieces Hope Nicole Hall and Savanna Reane Brown; four nephews Johnathon Henry,
Christopher Henry, Ryan Hall and Kevin Hall; two aunts Uni Stepp of Oceana, and Imogene (Moody) Toler
of Sun Hill; five uncles Perry Blackburn, Jr. of NC, Clarence Marvin (Lucille) Blackburn of Long Branch,
Gary Randolph Blackburn of Sun Hill, Darrell Blackburn of Oceana, and Ed Blackburn of Clear Fork, and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Tuesday October 30, 2012
in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery,
Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8:00 PM on Monday October 29, 2012 at the funeral
home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
home. He was born October 29, 1986 in Logan, WV, a son of Judy Ann Lester Blackburn of Oceana and
the late James Anderson Blackburn. He was a 2005 graduate of Westside High School and a former coal
miner. In addition to his father his is preceded in death by uncle Larry “Pete” Blackburn and an aunt Faye
Schrader. Survivors include his loving mother Judy Ann Lester Blackburn; a brother James Ballard
(Cynthia) Blackburn of Kopperston; two sisters Teresa Ward of Ben Creek and Zelda Sue Hall Walls of
Oceana; two nieces Hope Nicole Hall and Savanna Reane Brown; four nephews Johnathon Henry,
Christopher Henry, Ryan Hall and Kevin Hall; two aunts Uni Stepp of Oceana, and Imogene (Moody) Toler
of Sun Hill; five uncles Perry Blackburn, Jr. of NC, Clarence Marvin (Lucille) Blackburn of Long Branch,
Gary Randolph Blackburn of Sun Hill, Darrell Blackburn of Oceana, and Ed Blackburn of Clear Fork, and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Tuesday October 30, 2012
in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery,
Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8:00 PM on Monday October 29, 2012 at the funeral
home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Amos Lee Lockhart, 69, of Panther WV, stepped over into a better life on Monday October 29, 2012 in
Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born April 18, 1943 in Panther, WV, a son of the late
Elmer Clyde and Leventha Justice Lockhart. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a sister
Audrey Mae Lockhart, and a great niece Julie Elaine Jablonski. Those left to cherish his memory are his
loving wife of twenty one years Barbara Katherine Matney Lockhart of Panther, WV; two sisters Linda Ruth
(Vernon) Lester of Bland, VA, and Katrina Lynn (James) Loan of Christiansburg, VA; a brother Dennis Ray
Lockhart of Wytheville, VA; four nieces Veronica Jablonski, Stephanie Shrader, Kristen Lockhart, and
Sherri Sifford; three nephews Samuel Beeghly, Brian Beeghly, and Chris Loan; his mother in law Phyllis
Matney of Raysel, WV, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00
PM on Monday November 5, 2012 at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church with The Bro. Darrell
Blankenship officiating. He will be laid to rest in Lockhart Cemetery, Panther, WV. Friends may gather
with the family after 6:00 PM on Sunday November 4, 2012 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and
friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born April 18, 1943 in Panther, WV, a son of the late
Elmer Clyde and Leventha Justice Lockhart. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a sister
Audrey Mae Lockhart, and a great niece Julie Elaine Jablonski. Those left to cherish his memory are his
loving wife of twenty one years Barbara Katherine Matney Lockhart of Panther, WV; two sisters Linda Ruth
(Vernon) Lester of Bland, VA, and Katrina Lynn (James) Loan of Christiansburg, VA; a brother Dennis Ray
Lockhart of Wytheville, VA; four nieces Veronica Jablonski, Stephanie Shrader, Kristen Lockhart, and
Sherri Sifford; three nephews Samuel Beeghly, Brian Beeghly, and Chris Loan; his mother in law Phyllis
Matney of Raysel, WV, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00
PM on Monday November 5, 2012 at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church with The Bro. Darrell
Blankenship officiating. He will be laid to rest in Lockhart Cemetery, Panther, WV. Friends may gather
with the family after 6:00 PM on Sunday November 4, 2012 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and
friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Clyde Elizabeth "Granny" Brunk, 88, of Crany, WV passed away on Monday November 5, 2012 in
Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born April 9, 1924 in Konnarock, VA, a daughter of the
late Jim and Ida Blevins Haga. Clyde was a member of the Lillyhaven Baptist Church and a homemaker.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence William Brunk, her
beloved son James Clarence Brunk, nine sisters and three brothers. Survivors include a sister Stella
Riley of Roanoke, VA; a very special friend Dreama Kahn; a friend Suzie Huffman; many nieces and
nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on
Thursday November 8, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev.
Algie Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,
WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born April 9, 1924 in Konnarock, VA, a daughter of the
late Jim and Ida Blevins Haga. Clyde was a member of the Lillyhaven Baptist Church and a homemaker.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence William Brunk, her
beloved son James Clarence Brunk, nine sisters and three brothers. Survivors include a sister Stella
Riley of Roanoke, VA; a very special friend Dreama Kahn; a friend Suzie Huffman; many nieces and
nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on
Thursday November 8, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev.
Algie Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,
WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Harles Justus, 72, of Brenton, WV passed away on Friday November 9, 2012 in Beckley Appalachian
Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born October 20, 1940 in Buchanan County, Virginia, a son of the
late Carrol and Leatie Blankenship Justus, Sr. Harles was a retired coal miner. In addition to his parents,
his wife of 35 years Doris Ann Short Justus also preceded him in death, along with two sisters Credith
Lane and Trulabea McGraw. Survivors include his two loving daughters Teresa Miller-Banks and husband
Wayne of Beckley and Deanna McKinney and husband Gordon of Basin; five sisters Gertrude Hurley of
Brenton, Inez Smith of Sunhill, Nancy Hawks of Brenton, Imogene Short of Brenton and Drema Lester of
Beckley; three brothers Corbet Justus of Brenton, Carrol Justus, Jr. of Kopperston and Franklin Justus of
Kopperston; a grandson James Christopher Miller; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday November 13, 2012 in the Clear Fork Independent Church
of God with Pastor Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Short Cemetery, Elk
Lick, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at the church. Pallbearers
will be family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born October 20, 1940 in Buchanan County, Virginia, a son of the
late Carrol and Leatie Blankenship Justus, Sr. Harles was a retired coal miner. In addition to his parents,
his wife of 35 years Doris Ann Short Justus also preceded him in death, along with two sisters Credith
Lane and Trulabea McGraw. Survivors include his two loving daughters Teresa Miller-Banks and husband
Wayne of Beckley and Deanna McKinney and husband Gordon of Basin; five sisters Gertrude Hurley of
Brenton, Inez Smith of Sunhill, Nancy Hawks of Brenton, Imogene Short of Brenton and Drema Lester of
Beckley; three brothers Corbet Justus of Brenton, Carrol Justus, Jr. of Kopperston and Franklin Justus of
Kopperston; a grandson James Christopher Miller; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday November 13, 2012 in the Clear Fork Independent Church
of God with Pastor Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Short Cemetery, Elk
Lick, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at the church. Pallbearers
will be family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Corine Elswick Blankenship, 77, of Kopperston, WV passed away on Saturday November 10, 2012 at
Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House, Winston – Salem, NC. She was born November 29, 1934 in Lorado,
WV a daughter of the late Theodore “Pop” and Nealy “Mom” Elswick. Corine was a faithful member of the
Oceana Freewill Baptist Church, loving mother and friend. In addition to her parents she was preceded in
death by her husband Allen Murphy Blankenship, four brothers Eugene Elswick, James “Pug” Elswick,
Frank Osborne and Cyrus Elswick and a sister Dovie Rollins. Survivors include two sons Allen Junior(Gina)
Blankenship of Elkton, MD, and James Edward (Cindy) Blankenship of Asheville, NC; three daughters
Janet Lynn Blankenship of Colonial Heights, VA, Treasa Blankenship (David) Cook of Kernersville, NC,
and Stephanie Sue (Robert) Walls of Oceana, WV; six grandchildren Roy Allen Blankenship of Elkton, MD,
Brian James Blankenship of Elkton, MD, James Allen Blankenship of Asheville, NC, Amanda Corine
Bruce of Laurens, SC, Sandra Michelle Murphy of Colonial Heights, VA, and Laura Gabrielle Cook of
Kernersville, NC; four great grandchildren Roy Junior Blankenship, Nathan Blankenship, Nicholas
Blankenship, and Alanna Blankenship; two brothers Bobby (Mary Ann) Elswick, and Ralph (Verna)
Elswick; a sister Dorothy Gayhart; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at 1:00 PM on Friday November 16, 2012 in the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor
Jackie Grimmett officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may
be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House, Winston – Salem, NC. She was born November 29, 1934 in Lorado,
WV a daughter of the late Theodore “Pop” and Nealy “Mom” Elswick. Corine was a faithful member of the
Oceana Freewill Baptist Church, loving mother and friend. In addition to her parents she was preceded in
death by her husband Allen Murphy Blankenship, four brothers Eugene Elswick, James “Pug” Elswick,
Frank Osborne and Cyrus Elswick and a sister Dovie Rollins. Survivors include two sons Allen Junior(Gina)
Blankenship of Elkton, MD, and James Edward (Cindy) Blankenship of Asheville, NC; three daughters
Janet Lynn Blankenship of Colonial Heights, VA, Treasa Blankenship (David) Cook of Kernersville, NC,
and Stephanie Sue (Robert) Walls of Oceana, WV; six grandchildren Roy Allen Blankenship of Elkton, MD,
Brian James Blankenship of Elkton, MD, James Allen Blankenship of Asheville, NC, Amanda Corine
Bruce of Laurens, SC, Sandra Michelle Murphy of Colonial Heights, VA, and Laura Gabrielle Cook of
Kernersville, NC; four great grandchildren Roy Junior Blankenship, Nathan Blankenship, Nicholas
Blankenship, and Alanna Blankenship; two brothers Bobby (Mary Ann) Elswick, and Ralph (Verna)
Elswick; a sister Dorothy Gayhart; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at 1:00 PM on Friday November 16, 2012 in the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor
Jackie Grimmett officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may
be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Chris Garland McCoy, 36, of Turkey Creek Road, Brenton, WV passed away on Monday November 12,
2012 at his home. He was born December 26, 1975 in Beckley, WV, the son of Freddie Garland McCoy
and Linda Lou Hamn McCoy. He was graduate of Pineville High School and former chemical mixer.
Survivors include his father Freddie Garland McCoy; his mother Linda Lou Hamn McCoy; three sons
Logan McCoy, Jack McCoy and Tyler McCoy all of Turkey Creek; two sisters Tammy McCoy of Turkey
Creek and Jodie McCoy of Turkey Creek; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday November 15, 2012 in the Brenton Baptist Church with Pastor
Tommy Knotts officiating. Chris will be laid to rest in the McCoy Family Cemetery, Key Rock, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from noon until service time at the church. Family and friends will serve
as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family
is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
2012 at his home. He was born December 26, 1975 in Beckley, WV, the son of Freddie Garland McCoy
and Linda Lou Hamn McCoy. He was graduate of Pineville High School and former chemical mixer.
Survivors include his father Freddie Garland McCoy; his mother Linda Lou Hamn McCoy; three sons
Logan McCoy, Jack McCoy and Tyler McCoy all of Turkey Creek; two sisters Tammy McCoy of Turkey
Creek and Jodie McCoy of Turkey Creek; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday November 15, 2012 in the Brenton Baptist Church with Pastor
Tommy Knotts officiating. Chris will be laid to rest in the McCoy Family Cemetery, Key Rock, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from noon until service time at the church. Family and friends will serve
as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family
is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Polly Justice Ball, 74, of Panther, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday November 24, 2012 in
Princeton Community Hospital. She was born May 12, 1938 in Virginia, a daughter of the late Willie and
Josie Lester Justice. Polly was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a homemaker
and member of the Jesus Church. A daughter Loretta Lynn Ball also preceded her in death, along with a
granddaughter Sherry Lynn Ball, four sisters Bessie Estep, Julia Roberts, Lena Bryant and Lila Reed, four
brothers Lonnie, Mack, Burl and Matt Justice. Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years Herschel
Ball; two daughters Dorothy (Rev. Larry) Cline of Austinville, VA and Janet Henson of Hamilton, OH; two
sons William (Isabelle) Ball of Short Pole and Henry (Evelyn) Ball of Iaeger; eleven grandchildren, Larry,
Jr., Anthony, Amy, Ashley, Brittany, Nathan, Amber, Andrew, Danielle, Elizabeth and Jennifer; eleven great
grandchildren Erin, Nathaniel, Jordan, Kameron, Avery, Kylie, Madison, Natalie, Kelsey, Alyssa and
Nathan; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on
Wednesday November 28, 2012 at the Jesus Church of Bartley with Rev. Larry Cline, Pastor Pete
Woods and Pastor Ronnie Steele officiating. Burial will follow in the Ball Cemetery. Friends may call after
6:00 PM on Tuesday November 27, 2012 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Oceana, WV.
Princeton Community Hospital. She was born May 12, 1938 in Virginia, a daughter of the late Willie and
Josie Lester Justice. Polly was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a homemaker
and member of the Jesus Church. A daughter Loretta Lynn Ball also preceded her in death, along with a
granddaughter Sherry Lynn Ball, four sisters Bessie Estep, Julia Roberts, Lena Bryant and Lila Reed, four
brothers Lonnie, Mack, Burl and Matt Justice. Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years Herschel
Ball; two daughters Dorothy (Rev. Larry) Cline of Austinville, VA and Janet Henson of Hamilton, OH; two
sons William (Isabelle) Ball of Short Pole and Henry (Evelyn) Ball of Iaeger; eleven grandchildren, Larry,
Jr., Anthony, Amy, Ashley, Brittany, Nathan, Amber, Andrew, Danielle, Elizabeth and Jennifer; eleven great
grandchildren Erin, Nathaniel, Jordan, Kameron, Avery, Kylie, Madison, Natalie, Kelsey, Alyssa and
Nathan; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on
Wednesday November 28, 2012 at the Jesus Church of Bartley with Rev. Larry Cline, Pastor Pete
Woods and Pastor Ronnie Steele officiating. Burial will follow in the Ball Cemetery. Friends may call after
6:00 PM on Tuesday November 27, 2012 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Oceana, WV.
Tessie Kathleen “Tennessee” Rife, 82, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord Wednesday
November 28, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 20, 1930 in
Buchanan County, VA a daughter of the late John and Polly Mullins Rife. She attended the Oceana
Freewill Baptist Church for over 60 years, and was an inspiration and Godly example to all who knew her.
She touched many people singing the praises of God and will be greatly missed. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Thurmond Rife; her step father Martin
Whitt; a brother Cletus Rife; five sisters Bonnie Sue Rife, Brenda McMillan, Retha Walker, Judy
Blankenship, and Shelby Coleman; two son in laws Danny Belcher, and Troy Cole. Survivors include four
daughters Pat Belcher of Oceana, Terenia (Greg) Moody of Knoxville, TN, Tonya (Danny) Osborne of
Cyclone, and Melissa (Steve) Blankenship of Oceana; five grandchildren Shawn Codie Miller of Oceana,
Samantha Miller of Oceana, David Schumann of Knoxville, TN, Jon Schumann of Knoxville, TN and Trey
Osborne of Oceana; three brothers Russell (Molly) Rife of Abington, VA, Roland (Wilma) Rife of
Wytheville, VA, and Andrew (Janice) Rife of Wytheville, VA; a sister Ellen Walker of Oceana; Carson and
Anna Blankenship who were like her grandchildren; special friends Darlene Hurley and D.J. Davis; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday December 1,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jackie Grimmett and
Rev. Johnathon Cresong officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM Friday November 30, 2012 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Upper Laurel Ambulance Staff. The family would like to thank Upper Laurel Ambulance
Service, Dr. Suleiman, FMA Dialysis Center, Westside Pharmacy, and Cassie Street the nurse at
Hospice of Southern WV and all of their staffs. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
November 28, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 20, 1930 in
Buchanan County, VA a daughter of the late John and Polly Mullins Rife. She attended the Oceana
Freewill Baptist Church for over 60 years, and was an inspiration and Godly example to all who knew her.
She touched many people singing the praises of God and will be greatly missed. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Thurmond Rife; her step father Martin
Whitt; a brother Cletus Rife; five sisters Bonnie Sue Rife, Brenda McMillan, Retha Walker, Judy
Blankenship, and Shelby Coleman; two son in laws Danny Belcher, and Troy Cole. Survivors include four
daughters Pat Belcher of Oceana, Terenia (Greg) Moody of Knoxville, TN, Tonya (Danny) Osborne of
Cyclone, and Melissa (Steve) Blankenship of Oceana; five grandchildren Shawn Codie Miller of Oceana,
Samantha Miller of Oceana, David Schumann of Knoxville, TN, Jon Schumann of Knoxville, TN and Trey
Osborne of Oceana; three brothers Russell (Molly) Rife of Abington, VA, Roland (Wilma) Rife of
Wytheville, VA, and Andrew (Janice) Rife of Wytheville, VA; a sister Ellen Walker of Oceana; Carson and
Anna Blankenship who were like her grandchildren; special friends Darlene Hurley and D.J. Davis; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday December 1,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jackie Grimmett and
Rev. Johnathon Cresong officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM Friday November 30, 2012 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Upper Laurel Ambulance Staff. The family would like to thank Upper Laurel Ambulance
Service, Dr. Suleiman, FMA Dialysis Center, Westside Pharmacy, and Cassie Street the nurse at
Hospice of Southern WV and all of their staffs. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
Joseph Arthur Myers, 55, of Matheny, WV, passed away on Monday November 26, 2012 in Pearisburg,
VA. He was born March 30, 1957 in Pineville, WV the son of the late John Thlema and Bertha Beatrice
Corn Myers. In addition to his parents a sister Juanita Wingler, and a brother Boyd Myers preceded him in
death. Survivors include his loving wife of 27 years Bonnie Kay Acord Myers of Matheny; a daughter
Alesisha Dawn Myers and her companion Rodney Hatfield, Jr. of Hillsbourgh, VA; two sons Joseph Boyd
(Radawnda) Myers of Sevierville, TN, and Daniel John Marcus Myers of Matheny; five sisters Sarah
Pauline Stewart of Matheny, Faye Bailey of Glen Fork, Rosie (Charles) Schoolcraft of Colonial Heights,
VA, Carolyn (Skipper) Vaught of Ohio, and Margie (Fred) Legg of Red House, WV; four brothers Johnnie
(Bertha) Myers of Thomasville, NC, Dannie (Pat) Myers of Goldsborough, NC, Virgil (Beula) Myers of
Clear Fork, and Charles (Gloria) Myers of Surveyor ; and a host of other loving friends. In keeping with
Joseph’s wishes he will be cremated. Memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday December 4,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Erwin Gregory officiating.
Friends may gather with the family from 1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
VA. He was born March 30, 1957 in Pineville, WV the son of the late John Thlema and Bertha Beatrice
Corn Myers. In addition to his parents a sister Juanita Wingler, and a brother Boyd Myers preceded him in
death. Survivors include his loving wife of 27 years Bonnie Kay Acord Myers of Matheny; a daughter
Alesisha Dawn Myers and her companion Rodney Hatfield, Jr. of Hillsbourgh, VA; two sons Joseph Boyd
(Radawnda) Myers of Sevierville, TN, and Daniel John Marcus Myers of Matheny; five sisters Sarah
Pauline Stewart of Matheny, Faye Bailey of Glen Fork, Rosie (Charles) Schoolcraft of Colonial Heights,
VA, Carolyn (Skipper) Vaught of Ohio, and Margie (Fred) Legg of Red House, WV; four brothers Johnnie
(Bertha) Myers of Thomasville, NC, Dannie (Pat) Myers of Goldsborough, NC, Virgil (Beula) Myers of
Clear Fork, and Charles (Gloria) Myers of Surveyor ; and a host of other loving friends. In keeping with
Joseph’s wishes he will be cremated. Memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday December 4,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Erwin Gregory officiating.
Friends may gather with the family from 1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Paul Lee Cook, 66, of McGraws, WV, passed away on Friday November 30, 2012 at his home. He was
born August 14, 1946 in Hensley, WV, the son of the late Rev. Loran A. and Elsie Mckenzie Cook. In
addition to his parents two sisters Betty A. Riggs and Emma Jean Hughes, and a brother Benny R. Cook
preceded him in death. He was a loving husband and father and a member of the Pine Grove Baptist
Church for over 20 years. Survivors include his loving wife of 21 years Shirley E. Albright Cook; three
children Loretta (Jonathan) Grantham, Paula Jane (Joe) Day and Donald Lee Cook all of Andalusia, AL;
five sisters Margaret Cregger of Ghent, Vera J. West of Columbus, OH, Lorna (Steve) Dillion of Houston,
TX, Magel (Darrell) Stapelton of Matheny and Shirley (Patrick) Madden of Daniels; four brothers Robert
Cook of Premier, John (Patricia) Cook of Pineville, Jerry (Lola) Cook of Welch and Willard Cook of Mena,
Arkansas; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; and a host of other loving friends. Funeral
service will be held at noon on Friday December 7, 2012 in Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ravencliff, WV
with Rev. Dwayne Hurd and Rev. Darrell Stapelton officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Pine Grove
Cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. Friends may gather with the family on Thursday December 6, 2012 from 6 -
9:00 PM at the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be
sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
born August 14, 1946 in Hensley, WV, the son of the late Rev. Loran A. and Elsie Mckenzie Cook. In
addition to his parents two sisters Betty A. Riggs and Emma Jean Hughes, and a brother Benny R. Cook
preceded him in death. He was a loving husband and father and a member of the Pine Grove Baptist
Church for over 20 years. Survivors include his loving wife of 21 years Shirley E. Albright Cook; three
children Loretta (Jonathan) Grantham, Paula Jane (Joe) Day and Donald Lee Cook all of Andalusia, AL;
five sisters Margaret Cregger of Ghent, Vera J. West of Columbus, OH, Lorna (Steve) Dillion of Houston,
TX, Magel (Darrell) Stapelton of Matheny and Shirley (Patrick) Madden of Daniels; four brothers Robert
Cook of Premier, John (Patricia) Cook of Pineville, Jerry (Lola) Cook of Welch and Willard Cook of Mena,
Arkansas; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; and a host of other loving friends. Funeral
service will be held at noon on Friday December 7, 2012 in Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ravencliff, WV
with Rev. Dwayne Hurd and Rev. Darrell Stapelton officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Pine Grove
Cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. Friends may gather with the family on Thursday December 6, 2012 from 6 -
9:00 PM at the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be
sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
Betty Bowman, 66, of Ravencliff, WV, went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 1, 2012 at
Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. Betty was born December 21, 1945 in Baltimore, MD a daughter
of Mandy Jane Tilley Allen of Ravencliff, WV and the late Brian Bowman. She was the former cemetery
manager at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. In addition to her father her step father Claude
Preston Allen also preceded her in death, along with a brother Jackie Allen and grandparents Robert
“Bud” and Ila Mae Allen and Manley and Louella Tilley. Betty was a Christian and will be sadly missed.
Survivors include her mother Mandy Jane Tilley Allen; three sisters Nancy Allen, Doris Allen and Donna
Allen all of Ravencliff; four brothers Dennis (Susan) Allen of McGraws, Darrell “Jake” (Tammy) Allen of
Glen Fork, Claude Allen, Jr. and Randell Allen both of Ravencliff; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday December 5, 2012 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Ernest Francis officiating. She will be laid to rest
in the Pretty Ridge Cemetery, Saulsville, WV. Friends may gather with the family from Noon until service
time at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. Betty was born December 21, 1945 in Baltimore, MD a daughter
of Mandy Jane Tilley Allen of Ravencliff, WV and the late Brian Bowman. She was the former cemetery
manager at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. In addition to her father her step father Claude
Preston Allen also preceded her in death, along with a brother Jackie Allen and grandparents Robert
“Bud” and Ila Mae Allen and Manley and Louella Tilley. Betty was a Christian and will be sadly missed.
Survivors include her mother Mandy Jane Tilley Allen; three sisters Nancy Allen, Doris Allen and Donna
Allen all of Ravencliff; four brothers Dennis (Susan) Allen of McGraws, Darrell “Jake” (Tammy) Allen of
Glen Fork, Claude Allen, Jr. and Randell Allen both of Ravencliff; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday December 5, 2012 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Ernest Francis officiating. She will be laid to rest
in the Pretty Ridge Cemetery, Saulsville, WV. Friends may gather with the family from Noon until service
time at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Donald Dean Acord, 76, of Daniels, WV passed away on Saturday December 1, 2012 at McDowell
Nursing and Rehab, Gary, WV. He was cremated and there will be no services. E-mail letters of sympathy
may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Nursing and Rehab, Gary, WV. He was cremated and there will be no services. E-mail letters of sympathy
may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Ronald Donald “Ronnie” Lafferty, 62, of Glen Fork, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday
December 8, 2012 in Gilmer County, WV. He was born January 25, 1950, in Beckley, WV a son of Gladys
Elizabeth Vaught Lafferty and the late Donald Anthony Lafferty. He was a member of the Bellemeade
Missionary Baptist Church and the UMWA. In addition to his father a son Ronnie, Jr. and a daughter
Angela Marie also preceded him in death along with father-in-laws Hiram Acord and Jack Irick. Survivors
include his loving wife Carol Acord Lafferty; mother Gladys Lafferty of Beckley; step mother Margaret
Lafferty of Ravencliff; mother-in-laws Daphine Acord and Vella Irick; a daughter Angie (Chuckie) Simon of
Myrtle Beach; three sons Chris (Kim) Brooks, Allen (Angie) Brooks and Steven Brooks all of Glen Fork;
siblings Joanna (Buddy) Hash, Danny (Polly) Lafferty, Donnie (Rosetta) Lafferty, Geneva (Randy) Worley,
Misty (Shawn) Blankenship and Timmy Bennett; nine grandchildren; special grandson who lived with them
Josh Lafferty; a great granddaughter; special friends Truman Cook, Lucy Lilly, Kermit Moore and Crystal
Bishop; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at
11:00 AM on Wednesday December 12, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco
with Pastor Nathan Vance and Bro. Christopher Brooks officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Glen Fork
Community Cemetery. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday December 11,
2012. Pallbearers will be family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Stafford Family
Funeral Home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family
is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
December 8, 2012 in Gilmer County, WV. He was born January 25, 1950, in Beckley, WV a son of Gladys
Elizabeth Vaught Lafferty and the late Donald Anthony Lafferty. He was a member of the Bellemeade
Missionary Baptist Church and the UMWA. In addition to his father a son Ronnie, Jr. and a daughter
Angela Marie also preceded him in death along with father-in-laws Hiram Acord and Jack Irick. Survivors
include his loving wife Carol Acord Lafferty; mother Gladys Lafferty of Beckley; step mother Margaret
Lafferty of Ravencliff; mother-in-laws Daphine Acord and Vella Irick; a daughter Angie (Chuckie) Simon of
Myrtle Beach; three sons Chris (Kim) Brooks, Allen (Angie) Brooks and Steven Brooks all of Glen Fork;
siblings Joanna (Buddy) Hash, Danny (Polly) Lafferty, Donnie (Rosetta) Lafferty, Geneva (Randy) Worley,
Misty (Shawn) Blankenship and Timmy Bennett; nine grandchildren; special grandson who lived with them
Josh Lafferty; a great granddaughter; special friends Truman Cook, Lucy Lilly, Kermit Moore and Crystal
Bishop; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at
11:00 AM on Wednesday December 12, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco
with Pastor Nathan Vance and Bro. Christopher Brooks officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Glen Fork
Community Cemetery. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday December 11,
2012. Pallbearers will be family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Stafford Family
Funeral Home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family
is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Sarah Mae Haney Smith, 74, of Green Camp, WV, passed away on Monday December 10, 2012 in
Beckley, WV. Sarah was born December 24, 1937 in Welch, WV, a daughter of Alva Mae Houck and the
late Jason Haney. She was a loving mother and a member of the Mullinsville Church of God in Jesus
Name. In addition to her father, her husband Jim Smith, a son Darrell Smith, great grandson Jadon Brown
preceded her in death along with four brothers Bill, Kenneth, Johnny and Dewey, two sisters Ann Akers
and Rosie Smith. Survivors include her mother Alva Houck Haney of Beckley; four sons Mike Smith of
Green Camp, Jimmy (Teresa) Smith of Glen Fork, Joseph (Lisa) Smith of Ghent and Kenneth (Kim) Smith
of Bedford, VA; a daughter Diana (Jackie) Hart of Coal City; two sisters Dorothy Hamilton of Welch and
Mary (Benny) Mullins of Bluefield; two brothers Howard Haney and Bobby Haney both of Roderfield; ten
grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will
be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday December 13, 2012 at the Mullinsville Church of God in Jesus
Name with Pastor Arlis Cook and Pastor Shirley Fox officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday at the church. Pallbearers will
be family and friends. The family extends special thanks to the Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
third floor nurses and staff. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Beckley, WV. Sarah was born December 24, 1937 in Welch, WV, a daughter of Alva Mae Houck and the
late Jason Haney. She was a loving mother and a member of the Mullinsville Church of God in Jesus
Name. In addition to her father, her husband Jim Smith, a son Darrell Smith, great grandson Jadon Brown
preceded her in death along with four brothers Bill, Kenneth, Johnny and Dewey, two sisters Ann Akers
and Rosie Smith. Survivors include her mother Alva Houck Haney of Beckley; four sons Mike Smith of
Green Camp, Jimmy (Teresa) Smith of Glen Fork, Joseph (Lisa) Smith of Ghent and Kenneth (Kim) Smith
of Bedford, VA; a daughter Diana (Jackie) Hart of Coal City; two sisters Dorothy Hamilton of Welch and
Mary (Benny) Mullins of Bluefield; two brothers Howard Haney and Bobby Haney both of Roderfield; ten
grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will
be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday December 13, 2012 at the Mullinsville Church of God in Jesus
Name with Pastor Arlis Cook and Pastor Shirley Fox officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday at the church. Pallbearers will
be family and friends. The family extends special thanks to the Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
third floor nurses and staff. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Juanita Farley Cook, 73, of Holly Hills, formerly of Oceana, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday
December 16, 2012 at Raleigh General Hospital. She was born September 17, 1939, in Harts, WV, a
daughter of the late Sherman and Rita Powers Farley. She was a homemaker and member of Maple
Meadows Chapel. Also preceding her in death were a son Jeff Cook, daughter Karen Curley, grandson
Taylor Cook, two brothers, and three sisters. Survivors include her husband of 56 years Eugene Herman
Cook; a daughter Kelli (Chris) Roach of Bassett, VA; two sons James (Anita) Cook and John (Ashley)
Cook all of Oceana; a sister Florence Johnson of Kistler; two brothers Lou (Phyllis) Farley of Brea, KY and
Larry (Betty) Farley of Glen Daniels; seven grandchildren Jerad, John Michael, Sierra, Bryce, Jordan, Haley
and Tommy; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday
December 20, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Roland Cook
officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Friends may call from 10:00 AM until
service time at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
December 16, 2012 at Raleigh General Hospital. She was born September 17, 1939, in Harts, WV, a
daughter of the late Sherman and Rita Powers Farley. She was a homemaker and member of Maple
Meadows Chapel. Also preceding her in death were a son Jeff Cook, daughter Karen Curley, grandson
Taylor Cook, two brothers, and three sisters. Survivors include her husband of 56 years Eugene Herman
Cook; a daughter Kelli (Chris) Roach of Bassett, VA; two sons James (Anita) Cook and John (Ashley)
Cook all of Oceana; a sister Florence Johnson of Kistler; two brothers Lou (Phyllis) Farley of Brea, KY and
Larry (Betty) Farley of Glen Daniels; seven grandchildren Jerad, John Michael, Sierra, Bryce, Jordan, Haley
and Tommy; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday
December 20, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Roland Cook
officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Friends may call from 10:00 AM until
service time at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
William Terry Collins, 36, of Sun Hill, passed away on Friday December 21, 2012. He was born March
15, 1976 in Man, WV a son of Henry Walter and Vonnie Mae Hanshaw Collins, Jr. He was a graduate of
Baileysville High School. Survivors include his parents Henry Walter and Vonnie Mae Hanshaw Collins,
Jr.; three sisters Ellen Collins of PA, Donna Collins of Brenton, and Francis Collins of NC; a brother Henry
Walter Collins, III of Pineville, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
Thursday December 27, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with
Pastor David Johnson officiating. Friends may gather with the family from noon until time of service. In
keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
15, 1976 in Man, WV a son of Henry Walter and Vonnie Mae Hanshaw Collins, Jr. He was a graduate of
Baileysville High School. Survivors include his parents Henry Walter and Vonnie Mae Hanshaw Collins,
Jr.; three sisters Ellen Collins of PA, Donna Collins of Brenton, and Francis Collins of NC; a brother Henry
Walter Collins, III of Pineville, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
Thursday December 27, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with
Pastor David Johnson officiating. Friends may gather with the family from noon until time of service. In
keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Herman Lee West, 69, of Ghent, WV passed away on Thursday December 27, 2012 in Presbyterian
Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born January 18, 1943 in Guyan, WV, a son of the late Clarence Corbet
and Jinnie Adaline West. He was a member of Truth Assembly Ministries and a disabled coal miner. In
addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother and four sisters. Those left to cherish him
include his loving wife Lois Elizabeth “Beth” Hatfield West; three sons Leroy (Tammy) West of Fireco,
Frankie (Amy) West of Cove Creek and Jarrod (Brittany) West of Ghent; two daughters Jinnie Thomas of
Soak Creek and Mary (Daniel) Sisk of Beaver; special mother and father-in-law French and Margie
Hatfield of Pemberton; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; four brothers Jordan, Louie, Ralph
and Joe; two sisters Mary and Francis; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will
be held at noon on Monday December 31, 2012 at the Grace and Truth Ministries, Coal City with Bro.
Hibby Hatfield and Bro. Bill Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the Hot Coal Cemetery, Coal City.
Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born January 18, 1943 in Guyan, WV, a son of the late Clarence Corbet
and Jinnie Adaline West. He was a member of Truth Assembly Ministries and a disabled coal miner. In
addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother and four sisters. Those left to cherish him
include his loving wife Lois Elizabeth “Beth” Hatfield West; three sons Leroy (Tammy) West of Fireco,
Frankie (Amy) West of Cove Creek and Jarrod (Brittany) West of Ghent; two daughters Jinnie Thomas of
Soak Creek and Mary (Daniel) Sisk of Beaver; special mother and father-in-law French and Margie
Hatfield of Pemberton; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; four brothers Jordan, Louie, Ralph
and Joe; two sisters Mary and Francis; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will
be held at noon on Monday December 31, 2012 at the Grace and Truth Ministries, Coal City with Bro.
Hibby Hatfield and Bro. Bill Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the Hot Coal Cemetery, Coal City.
Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Edith Elzoria Dancy Lusk, 66, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 30,
2012 in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born January 15, 1946 in Jesse, WV, a
daughter of the late Roby and Laura Cook Dancy. She was a member of the Lacoma Baptist Church and
a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents her step father Denver Canterbury also
preceded her in death along with seven brothers Jimmy, Ken, Willie, Barney, Edgar, Spurgeon and Lonnie
Dancy and a sister Olie Stanislaw. Edith formerly worked at the Oceana Island Creek Company Store in
many capacities including Assistant Manager of the grocery department. Those left to cherish her
memories include her loving husband of 41 years Lonnie Lewis Lusk; two daughters Rebecca Susan
Moore of Oceana and Sandra (Mackie) Canada of Pineville; two sons Jerry of Pineville and Ricky Lusk of
Ocala, FL; her parents who raised her Dallas and Leo Maynard; five grandchildren Nina Lusk, Sheena
Chambers, Kevin Brent Morgan, Jamie Lusk and Jackson Moore; two great grandchildren Chandler Lusk
and Peyton Chambers; two sisters Susan (Gregg) Sluss of Kopperston, and Rebecca Lynn (Terry)
Daniels of Matheny; three brothers Connie (Katrina) Dancy of Jesse, Frankie (Mary) Canterbury of Lynco
and Michael Canterbury of Lynco; former daughter-in-law Iveth McKinney of Pineville; lifelong friend Anna
Mae Lester of Clear Fork, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 1:00 PM on Friday January 4, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Rev. Ron
Harvey officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Kopperston Community Cemetery, Kopperston, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be
Kevin Brent Morgan, Jamie Lusk, Mackie Canada, Matthew Adams, Joe Walker, Jerry Walker and John
Adams. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
2012 in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born January 15, 1946 in Jesse, WV, a
daughter of the late Roby and Laura Cook Dancy. She was a member of the Lacoma Baptist Church and
a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents her step father Denver Canterbury also
preceded her in death along with seven brothers Jimmy, Ken, Willie, Barney, Edgar, Spurgeon and Lonnie
Dancy and a sister Olie Stanislaw. Edith formerly worked at the Oceana Island Creek Company Store in
many capacities including Assistant Manager of the grocery department. Those left to cherish her
memories include her loving husband of 41 years Lonnie Lewis Lusk; two daughters Rebecca Susan
Moore of Oceana and Sandra (Mackie) Canada of Pineville; two sons Jerry of Pineville and Ricky Lusk of
Ocala, FL; her parents who raised her Dallas and Leo Maynard; five grandchildren Nina Lusk, Sheena
Chambers, Kevin Brent Morgan, Jamie Lusk and Jackson Moore; two great grandchildren Chandler Lusk
and Peyton Chambers; two sisters Susan (Gregg) Sluss of Kopperston, and Rebecca Lynn (Terry)
Daniels of Matheny; three brothers Connie (Katrina) Dancy of Jesse, Frankie (Mary) Canterbury of Lynco
and Michael Canterbury of Lynco; former daughter-in-law Iveth McKinney of Pineville; lifelong friend Anna
Mae Lester of Clear Fork, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 1:00 PM on Friday January 4, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Rev. Ron
Harvey officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Kopperston Community Cemetery, Kopperston, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be
Kevin Brent Morgan, Jamie Lusk, Mackie Canada, Matthew Adams, Joe Walker, Jerry Walker and John
Adams. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Lillie Mae Massey Crouse, 63, of Oceana, WV went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 1, 2012 in
Bower’s Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born November 19, 1949 in Sun Hill, WV the daughter
of the late Hicks and Nella Gray Cline Massey, Jr. She was a member of the Lynco Pentecostal House of
Prayer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Toby Crouse, three brothers
Roy Massey, Lonnie Massey, and Raymond Massey; a son Norman Couse, Jr. and a sister Mary E.
Massey. Those left to cherish her memory are three daughters Tammy (Wiley) Martin of Pineville, Angela
Crouse and companion Guy Belcher of Oceana, and Terry Crouse and companion Chris Scala of
Pineville; three sons Jesse Crouse and companion Leigh Ann Dodson of Kopperston, Curtis (Elizabeth)
Crouse of Kopperston, and Jesse Crouse, Jr. of FL; three brothers Ronnie Massey, Larry Massey, and
Roger Massey; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at noon on Saturday January 5, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home with Rev. Bill Stewart officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,
WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5 – 8:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Bower’s Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born November 19, 1949 in Sun Hill, WV the daughter
of the late Hicks and Nella Gray Cline Massey, Jr. She was a member of the Lynco Pentecostal House of
Prayer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Toby Crouse, three brothers
Roy Massey, Lonnie Massey, and Raymond Massey; a son Norman Couse, Jr. and a sister Mary E.
Massey. Those left to cherish her memory are three daughters Tammy (Wiley) Martin of Pineville, Angela
Crouse and companion Guy Belcher of Oceana, and Terry Crouse and companion Chris Scala of
Pineville; three sons Jesse Crouse and companion Leigh Ann Dodson of Kopperston, Curtis (Elizabeth)
Crouse of Kopperston, and Jesse Crouse, Jr. of FL; three brothers Ronnie Massey, Larry Massey, and
Roger Massey; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at noon on Saturday January 5, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home with Rev. Bill Stewart officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,
WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5 – 8:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home. E-mail letters of
sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
James Woodrow Brooks, Jr., 69, of Wharton, WV passed away on January 3, 2013 in CAMC Memorial
Hospital. He was born February 17, 1943 in Valdez, NC a son of the late James Woodrow and Patricia
Brooks, Sr. James worked for the Boone County PSD. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death
by a son James Brooks. Survivors include two daughters Felicia Brooks and husband Hugh Hamilton of
Madison and Donna Kay Stump and husband Robert of Princeton; a son Isaiah Ray Brooks and wife
Melody of Wharton; eight grandchildren Shyanne Brooks, Cruz Walker, Jesse Lusk, Garrett Lusk, Thomas
Lusk, Page Franklin, James Ikie Brooks and Tyler Brooks; one great granddaughter Gracie Lusk; and a
host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he was cremated. A Memorial service will
be held latter. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Hospital. He was born February 17, 1943 in Valdez, NC a son of the late James Woodrow and Patricia
Brooks, Sr. James worked for the Boone County PSD. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death
by a son James Brooks. Survivors include two daughters Felicia Brooks and husband Hugh Hamilton of
Madison and Donna Kay Stump and husband Robert of Princeton; a son Isaiah Ray Brooks and wife
Melody of Wharton; eight grandchildren Shyanne Brooks, Cruz Walker, Jesse Lusk, Garrett Lusk, Thomas
Lusk, Page Franklin, James Ikie Brooks and Tyler Brooks; one great granddaughter Gracie Lusk; and a
host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he was cremated. A Memorial service will
be held latter. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Eunice Grace Rose Thomas, 89, of Rock House, WV went home to be with the Lord and her husband
Alvin the love of her life at 1:25 AM on Friday, January 4, 2013 in Wyoming Continuous Care, New
Richmond, WV after a long bout with cancer. She was born January 4, 1924 in Davy, WV, a daughter of
the late Jeston Corbet and Viola Walker Rose. Eunice was a homemaker and an avid church goer. She
loved going to Indian Creek Baptist Church where she was a life time member and everyone called her the
mother of the church. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The last four years of
her life she stayed with her son and daughter because of her health. She was preceded in death by her
loving husband of 48 years Alvin Edward Thomas; her parents; a brother Norman Rose; two sisters Janice
Wingler and Iris Green. Those left to cherish her memories include son Alvin Stanley Thomas and wife
Maxine of Rock House; a daughter Brenda Sue Young and husband Roger of King George, VA; two
brothers Calvin Rose of NC, and Ray Rose of Princeton; three sisters Garnett Gullett of Welch, Hazel
Lambert of Fanrock, and Wilma Pack of Woodbridge, VA; seventeen grandchildren, and two great
grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on
Monday January 7, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Walker and
Bro. Teddy Vance officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday January 6, 2013 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
Alvin the love of her life at 1:25 AM on Friday, January 4, 2013 in Wyoming Continuous Care, New
Richmond, WV after a long bout with cancer. She was born January 4, 1924 in Davy, WV, a daughter of
the late Jeston Corbet and Viola Walker Rose. Eunice was a homemaker and an avid church goer. She
loved going to Indian Creek Baptist Church where she was a life time member and everyone called her the
mother of the church. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The last four years of
her life she stayed with her son and daughter because of her health. She was preceded in death by her
loving husband of 48 years Alvin Edward Thomas; her parents; a brother Norman Rose; two sisters Janice
Wingler and Iris Green. Those left to cherish her memories include son Alvin Stanley Thomas and wife
Maxine of Rock House; a daughter Brenda Sue Young and husband Roger of King George, VA; two
brothers Calvin Rose of NC, and Ray Rose of Princeton; three sisters Garnett Gullett of Welch, Hazel
Lambert of Fanrock, and Wilma Pack of Woodbridge, VA; seventeen grandchildren, and two great
grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on
Monday January 7, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Walker and
Bro. Teddy Vance officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday January 6, 2013 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
Sybil Lee Rose, 77, of Hinton, WV, formerly of Kopper City Bottom passed away on January 7, 2013 in
Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hinton, WV. She was born June 21, 1935 in Glen Morrison,
WV a daughter of the late Clayton Cottle and Minnie Blair Cook Walker. Sybil was a graduate of Oceana
High School. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Garland Rose;
a son Rodney Dale Rose; a daughter Janet Faye Rose; and two brothers Leonard and Ernest Walker.
Those left to cherish her memories include a daughter Shirley Rose of Hinton; a son Jerry (Carol) Rose of
Oceana; three sisters Bernice Giles, Elizabeth Linton, Joyce Griffith, and Glenna Toler; two brothers
Raymond Walker and James Walker; four grandchildren Landon Dale Berta, Steven James Berta, Cory
Lee-Jamie Rose, and Jordan Lea Rose; two great grandchildren Devin Berta and Zayen Berta, and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday January 10,
2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Bro. Euel Toler officiating. She will be laid to
rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM
on Wednesday January 9, 2013 at the funeral home. Special thanks to Summers Nursing and Rehab and
her sister in law Darlene Walker for all their help. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hinton, WV. She was born June 21, 1935 in Glen Morrison,
WV a daughter of the late Clayton Cottle and Minnie Blair Cook Walker. Sybil was a graduate of Oceana
High School. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Garland Rose;
a son Rodney Dale Rose; a daughter Janet Faye Rose; and two brothers Leonard and Ernest Walker.
Those left to cherish her memories include a daughter Shirley Rose of Hinton; a son Jerry (Carol) Rose of
Oceana; three sisters Bernice Giles, Elizabeth Linton, Joyce Griffith, and Glenna Toler; two brothers
Raymond Walker and James Walker; four grandchildren Landon Dale Berta, Steven James Berta, Cory
Lee-Jamie Rose, and Jordan Lea Rose; two great grandchildren Devin Berta and Zayen Berta, and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday January 10,
2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Bro. Euel Toler officiating. She will be laid to
rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM
on Wednesday January 9, 2013 at the funeral home. Special thanks to Summers Nursing and Rehab and
her sister in law Darlene Walker for all their help. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
George Shockley “Shock” Prillaman, 69, of Oceana, WV passed away on January 5, 2013 in Welch
Community Hospital, Welch, WV. He was born June 14, 1943 in Bassett, Virginia a son of the late George
Patrick and Flora Thompson Prillaman. George was a US Army Veteran and he worked many years for
Norfolk and Southern Railroad as a conductor and brakeman. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years Dana Lynn Salyer Prillaman; a daughter Rachel Susan
Prillaman of Oceana; two sons Reuben James Prillaman of Oceana, and Brian Prillaman of GA; three
sisters Edith Willingham of Mullens, Barbara Woody of Alpoca, and Nadine Hamrick of Chickasaw, AL; a
brother Lonnie Prillaman of Mullens; four grandchildren Brianna Prillaman, Gabby Prillaman, Aaron
Hoosier, and Olivia Hoosier; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he
was cremated and a Celebration of his life will be held 6-9:00 PM Thursday January 10, 2013 at the
American Legion Hall, Mullens, WV. In lieu of flowers make donations to the Westside Foundation. E-
mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by
the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Community Hospital, Welch, WV. He was born June 14, 1943 in Bassett, Virginia a son of the late George
Patrick and Flora Thompson Prillaman. George was a US Army Veteran and he worked many years for
Norfolk and Southern Railroad as a conductor and brakeman. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years Dana Lynn Salyer Prillaman; a daughter Rachel Susan
Prillaman of Oceana; two sons Reuben James Prillaman of Oceana, and Brian Prillaman of GA; three
sisters Edith Willingham of Mullens, Barbara Woody of Alpoca, and Nadine Hamrick of Chickasaw, AL; a
brother Lonnie Prillaman of Mullens; four grandchildren Brianna Prillaman, Gabby Prillaman, Aaron
Hoosier, and Olivia Hoosier; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he
was cremated and a Celebration of his life will be held 6-9:00 PM Thursday January 10, 2013 at the
American Legion Hall, Mullens, WV. In lieu of flowers make donations to the Westside Foundation. E-
mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by
the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
James Danny Acord, 65, of Clear Fork, WV, went home to be with the Lord and greeted with open arms
on January 8, 2013 in at his home, Clear Fork, WV. He was born December 6, 1947 in Clear Fork, WV a
son of the late James D. and Lurlene Adkins Acord. James was an Oceana High School graduate. He
was a US Army Veteran having served in Vietnam, where he received the Purple Heart, the Army
Commendation Medal and the Air Medal. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four
brothers Aldie Charles Acord, Jimmy Dale Acord, Dallas Steve Acord, and Stanley Dee Acord. Those left
to cherish his memories include a daughter Jessica Denise (Ronnie) Morris of Blythe, GA; two sons
James Danny Acord, Jr. of Lincolnton, GA, and Joseph Brian (Amy) Acord of Warrenville, SC; ten brothers
David (Kadie)Acord of Crouches Farm, Keith (Donna) Acord of Lynco, Kenny Acord of Oceana, Mike
Acord of Oceana, Ricky (Norma) Acord of SC, Mark (Claudia) Acord of Whitesville, Larry (Tonya) Presley
of Mullens, Norman Cline of Lynco, Chris (Lora) Acord of Mill Creek, and Timmy Acord of Oceana; three
sisters Joan Acord of TN, Reva Walls of Beckley, and Janet (Doug) Calloway of Glen Daniels; eight
grandchildren Alexus, Katelynn, Morgan, Natalie, Madison, Justin, Ryan, and Buck; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday January 11, 2013 in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Bowels officiating. He will be laid to rest in
the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Wyoming
County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of service on
Friday at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
on January 8, 2013 in at his home, Clear Fork, WV. He was born December 6, 1947 in Clear Fork, WV a
son of the late James D. and Lurlene Adkins Acord. James was an Oceana High School graduate. He
was a US Army Veteran having served in Vietnam, where he received the Purple Heart, the Army
Commendation Medal and the Air Medal. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four
brothers Aldie Charles Acord, Jimmy Dale Acord, Dallas Steve Acord, and Stanley Dee Acord. Those left
to cherish his memories include a daughter Jessica Denise (Ronnie) Morris of Blythe, GA; two sons
James Danny Acord, Jr. of Lincolnton, GA, and Joseph Brian (Amy) Acord of Warrenville, SC; ten brothers
David (Kadie)Acord of Crouches Farm, Keith (Donna) Acord of Lynco, Kenny Acord of Oceana, Mike
Acord of Oceana, Ricky (Norma) Acord of SC, Mark (Claudia) Acord of Whitesville, Larry (Tonya) Presley
of Mullens, Norman Cline of Lynco, Chris (Lora) Acord of Mill Creek, and Timmy Acord of Oceana; three
sisters Joan Acord of TN, Reva Walls of Beckley, and Janet (Doug) Calloway of Glen Daniels; eight
grandchildren Alexus, Katelynn, Morgan, Natalie, Madison, Justin, Ryan, and Buck; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday January 11, 2013 in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Bowels officiating. He will be laid to rest in
the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Wyoming
County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of service on
Friday at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Rev. Mary Margie Morgan Hatfield, 77, of Pemberton, WV, Our precious angel went home to be with the
Lord on Sunday January 13, 2013 at her home following a long illness. She was born November 2, 1935 in
Guyan, WV to the late William Connie and Ada Jane Yates Morgan. Mary was an ordained minister
through the United Christian Ministerial Association. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death
by a son in law Herman West. Those left to cherish her are her loving husband of 61 years and 10 months
French Hatfield; three sons Irving (Sandi) Hatfield, Joseph (Debbie) Hatfield, and Tony (Sandy) Hatfield;
four daughters Sharon (Jimmy) Sadler, Karen (Mark) Stiefer, Beth West, Melissa White and companion
Jackie Miller; a special grandson Mickey Udy who resides at the home and was greatly involved with her
care; 30 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; and 8 great great grandchildren, and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday January 17, 2013 at Grace and
Truth Ministries on Coal City Road with Bro. Jeff Sadler and Bro. Bill Spencer officiating. She will be laid
to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday
January 16, 2013 at the church. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be
sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
Lord on Sunday January 13, 2013 at her home following a long illness. She was born November 2, 1935 in
Guyan, WV to the late William Connie and Ada Jane Yates Morgan. Mary was an ordained minister
through the United Christian Ministerial Association. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death
by a son in law Herman West. Those left to cherish her are her loving husband of 61 years and 10 months
French Hatfield; three sons Irving (Sandi) Hatfield, Joseph (Debbie) Hatfield, and Tony (Sandy) Hatfield;
four daughters Sharon (Jimmy) Sadler, Karen (Mark) Stiefer, Beth West, Melissa White and companion
Jackie Miller; a special grandson Mickey Udy who resides at the home and was greatly involved with her
care; 30 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; and 8 great great grandchildren, and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday January 17, 2013 at Grace and
Truth Ministries on Coal City Road with Bro. Jeff Sadler and Bro. Bill Spencer officiating. She will be laid
to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday
January 16, 2013 at the church. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be
sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
Sara Jane “Kitty” Epperhart, 67, of Fanrock, WV, passed away on Wednesday January 23, 2013 in
Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born December 28, 1945 in Amherstdale, WV a
daughter of the late Troy and Maysie Justice Toler. She was a homemaker and a member of the Brenton
Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Gerald Toler. Left to
cherish her memories are her loving husband of almost 39 years Edward Clayton Epperhart, Jr.; two
daughters Drema (Randy) Morgan of Fanrock and Kathy Epperhart of Brenton; a son Gregory Shawn
Baugh of Spindale, NC; seven sisters Sue Blair of Portage, IN, Jean Hatfield of Beckley, Audrey Goins of
Beckley, Margie McClellan of Lynco, Sally (Aaron) Stewart of Turkey Dip, Sharon (Clint) Toler of Simon
and Betty (Allen) Blankenship of Clear Fork; three brothers Kenneth “Buck” (Shirley) Toler of Cedar Creek,
Tommy (Ledia) Toler of Sunhill and Homer (Alice) Toler of Cedar Creek; seven grandchildren Randy
(Chasidy) Morgan, Kevin (Holly) Morgan, Brandon Morgan, Sabrina Baugh, Cameron Baugh, Justin
Hatfield and Calista Hatfield; five great grandchildren Kinley Morgan, Kaden Morgan, Kaylinn Morgan,
Brycen Morgan and Holden Morgan; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at noon on Saturday January 26, 2013 at Brenton Baptist Church with Pastor Tommy Knotts
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:
00 PM on Friday January 25, 2013 at Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. Family and friends will
serve as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born December 28, 1945 in Amherstdale, WV a
daughter of the late Troy and Maysie Justice Toler. She was a homemaker and a member of the Brenton
Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Gerald Toler. Left to
cherish her memories are her loving husband of almost 39 years Edward Clayton Epperhart, Jr.; two
daughters Drema (Randy) Morgan of Fanrock and Kathy Epperhart of Brenton; a son Gregory Shawn
Baugh of Spindale, NC; seven sisters Sue Blair of Portage, IN, Jean Hatfield of Beckley, Audrey Goins of
Beckley, Margie McClellan of Lynco, Sally (Aaron) Stewart of Turkey Dip, Sharon (Clint) Toler of Simon
and Betty (Allen) Blankenship of Clear Fork; three brothers Kenneth “Buck” (Shirley) Toler of Cedar Creek,
Tommy (Ledia) Toler of Sunhill and Homer (Alice) Toler of Cedar Creek; seven grandchildren Randy
(Chasidy) Morgan, Kevin (Holly) Morgan, Brandon Morgan, Sabrina Baugh, Cameron Baugh, Justin
Hatfield and Calista Hatfield; five great grandchildren Kinley Morgan, Kaden Morgan, Kaylinn Morgan,
Brycen Morgan and Holden Morgan; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at noon on Saturday January 26, 2013 at Brenton Baptist Church with Pastor Tommy Knotts
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:
00 PM on Friday January 25, 2013 at Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. Family and friends will
serve as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Randall K. “Randy” Stafford, 53, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Friday January 25, 2013 at his
home from a battle with cancer. He was born January 28, 1959 in Man, WV, a son of Kenneth Jacob
Stafford of Kopperston and the late Erma Lillian Arthur Stafford. Randy loved to ride his Goldwing
motorcycle with his wife Sue. They had traveled to 39 of 50 States in the United States touring the
country. He was a member of the Toneda Baptist Church and the UMWA. He enjoyed camping, fishing
and hunting with two sons Patrick and Jared. Randy enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter
Jasmine, usually bicycling and fishing. He also volunteered in the past church youth groups and Sunday
school programs, civic organizations such as Oceana Little League, Biddy Buddy Basketball, and the
Boy Scouts. He was formerly employed with Arch Coal Inc., Mingo Logan Coal Co., Transervice Inc.,
Harris #2 Mine, and Itmann Coal Co. He was preceded in death by his mother. In addition to his father
Kenneth Jacob Stafford of Kopperston, he is survived by his wife of 33 years Sue Stafford of Oceana,
their two sons Patrick Stafford of Welch; and Jared Stafford and wife Kat of Beckley; one grandchild
Jasmine Stafford of Mullens; three sisters Lillian Tilley and husband Billy of Eccles, Marsha Sparks and
husband Tommy of Oceana, and Sandy Solacz and husband Mitch of Mt. Hope; a special sister in law
Lou Blankenship of Oceana who helped with his home health care; special friends Brenda and Frank
Jenelos, Sr, Frank Jenelos Jr., numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and a host
of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 8:00PM on Sunday January 27, 2013 at
Toneda Missionary Baptist Church, Kopperston, WV with Pastor Jim Hamrick and Rev. Ron Lee
officiating. Special singing by Timmy Harless, Wes Cook and Eric Lusk Singers. Friends gather with the
family from 6 – 8:00 PM on Sunday January 27, 2013 at the church. In keeping with Randy’s wishes he
will be cremated. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
home from a battle with cancer. He was born January 28, 1959 in Man, WV, a son of Kenneth Jacob
Stafford of Kopperston and the late Erma Lillian Arthur Stafford. Randy loved to ride his Goldwing
motorcycle with his wife Sue. They had traveled to 39 of 50 States in the United States touring the
country. He was a member of the Toneda Baptist Church and the UMWA. He enjoyed camping, fishing
and hunting with two sons Patrick and Jared. Randy enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter
Jasmine, usually bicycling and fishing. He also volunteered in the past church youth groups and Sunday
school programs, civic organizations such as Oceana Little League, Biddy Buddy Basketball, and the
Boy Scouts. He was formerly employed with Arch Coal Inc., Mingo Logan Coal Co., Transervice Inc.,
Harris #2 Mine, and Itmann Coal Co. He was preceded in death by his mother. In addition to his father
Kenneth Jacob Stafford of Kopperston, he is survived by his wife of 33 years Sue Stafford of Oceana,
their two sons Patrick Stafford of Welch; and Jared Stafford and wife Kat of Beckley; one grandchild
Jasmine Stafford of Mullens; three sisters Lillian Tilley and husband Billy of Eccles, Marsha Sparks and
husband Tommy of Oceana, and Sandy Solacz and husband Mitch of Mt. Hope; a special sister in law
Lou Blankenship of Oceana who helped with his home health care; special friends Brenda and Frank
Jenelos, Sr, Frank Jenelos Jr., numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and a host
of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 8:00PM on Sunday January 27, 2013 at
Toneda Missionary Baptist Church, Kopperston, WV with Pastor Jim Hamrick and Rev. Ron Lee
officiating. Special singing by Timmy Harless, Wes Cook and Eric Lusk Singers. Friends gather with the
family from 6 – 8:00 PM on Sunday January 27, 2013 at the church. In keeping with Randy’s wishes he
will be cremated. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Eddie Eugene Berry, 59, of Clemmons, NC, formerly of Wyoming County passed away on Saturday
January 26, 2013 at Hinkle Hospice House, Lexington, NC. He was born July 8, 1953 in Wise County,
VA, a son of Kenneth the late Turner Lee and Loretta Faye Hill Berry. Eddie was a United States Marine
Corp. Veteran. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Loreta Montrosse.
Survivors include two sisters Debra Kay (Frank) Adams of Pineville, and Jacqueline Berry (Cecil)
Duggins of Clemmons, NC; a brother Thomas Lee Berry of Pineville; a niece Alicia (Andrew) Utterback
of Pineville; two great nephews Coleton and Gannon Utterback of Pineville; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 12:00PM on Tuesday January 29, 2013 at Blue
Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, WV. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Wyoming
County Veterans Honor Guard. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
January 26, 2013 at Hinkle Hospice House, Lexington, NC. He was born July 8, 1953 in Wise County,
VA, a son of Kenneth the late Turner Lee and Loretta Faye Hill Berry. Eddie was a United States Marine
Corp. Veteran. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Loreta Montrosse.
Survivors include two sisters Debra Kay (Frank) Adams of Pineville, and Jacqueline Berry (Cecil)
Duggins of Clemmons, NC; a brother Thomas Lee Berry of Pineville; a niece Alicia (Andrew) Utterback
of Pineville; two great nephews Coleton and Gannon Utterback of Pineville; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 12:00PM on Tuesday January 29, 2013 at Blue
Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, WV. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Wyoming
County Veterans Honor Guard. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
Clarence Lee “Buck” Gibson, 91, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Lynco, WV passed away on
Friday January 25, 2013 at his home. He was born January 11, 1922 in Lorado, WV, a son of the late
Levi Martin Gibson and the late Alpha Mae Brown Gibson Albright. He worked for Eastern Associated
Coal Corporation for 35 years and was a member of the UMWA local 7604. In addition to his parents he
was preceded in death by his stepfather Tom Albright; four brothers Chester Gibson, Lovell Gibson,
Doyle Gibson and Seldon Gibson; a sister Vonda Gibson. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving
wife of 72 years Erna Lucille Bishop Gibson; two sons Roger D. (Carol) Gibson of Maben, WV, and
Donald L. “Goldwater” (Toni) Gibson of Lynco, WV; four daughters Betty (JD) Parris of Glade Spring, VA,
Diana (Tim) Donathan of Christiansburg, VA, Debbie K. (Ray Thomas) Toler of Rincon, GA, and
Madonna L. (Rod) Burchett of Stanford, KY; a brother Vester (Lorraine) Gibson of Claramore, OK; a
sister Evelyn (Powell) Lusk of Hartville, OH; eleven grandchildren Sonja Seymore, Sherry Blondino,
Kimberly Adkins, Erica Frankum, Leslie Powell, Jeremy Toler, Donald Gibson, Michael GIbson, Brittany
Gibson, and Gabe Gibson, and Elizabeth Burchett; fifteen great grandchildren Clay and Zane Seymore,
Zak Blankenship, Jacob Blondino, Tyler and Tanner Adkins, Zachary Frankum, Heather Rouse, Hunter
Powell, Eli and Abe Toler, Levi and Jordan Gibson, Rileigh Gibson and Makilah New; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday January 30, 2013 at the
Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Brewer and Bro. Jimmy Gibson officiating.
Buck will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family
from 6 – 9:00 PM on Tuesday January 29, 2013 at the church. Grandsons and great grandsons will serve
as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Friday January 25, 2013 at his home. He was born January 11, 1922 in Lorado, WV, a son of the late
Levi Martin Gibson and the late Alpha Mae Brown Gibson Albright. He worked for Eastern Associated
Coal Corporation for 35 years and was a member of the UMWA local 7604. In addition to his parents he
was preceded in death by his stepfather Tom Albright; four brothers Chester Gibson, Lovell Gibson,
Doyle Gibson and Seldon Gibson; a sister Vonda Gibson. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving
wife of 72 years Erna Lucille Bishop Gibson; two sons Roger D. (Carol) Gibson of Maben, WV, and
Donald L. “Goldwater” (Toni) Gibson of Lynco, WV; four daughters Betty (JD) Parris of Glade Spring, VA,
Diana (Tim) Donathan of Christiansburg, VA, Debbie K. (Ray Thomas) Toler of Rincon, GA, and
Madonna L. (Rod) Burchett of Stanford, KY; a brother Vester (Lorraine) Gibson of Claramore, OK; a
sister Evelyn (Powell) Lusk of Hartville, OH; eleven grandchildren Sonja Seymore, Sherry Blondino,
Kimberly Adkins, Erica Frankum, Leslie Powell, Jeremy Toler, Donald Gibson, Michael GIbson, Brittany
Gibson, and Gabe Gibson, and Elizabeth Burchett; fifteen great grandchildren Clay and Zane Seymore,
Zak Blankenship, Jacob Blondino, Tyler and Tanner Adkins, Zachary Frankum, Heather Rouse, Hunter
Powell, Eli and Abe Toler, Levi and Jordan Gibson, Rileigh Gibson and Makilah New; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday January 30, 2013 at the
Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Brewer and Bro. Jimmy Gibson officiating.
Buck will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family
from 6 – 9:00 PM on Tuesday January 29, 2013 at the church. Grandsons and great grandsons will serve
as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Pearl Church Bailey, 85, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Sunday February 3, 2013 in Bowers Hospice
House, Beckley, after a long illness. She was born June 2, 1927 in Panther, WV a daughter of the late
Matthew and Flora Justice Church. She was also preceded in death by a brother Lawrence Church and 4
sisters, Edith, Edna, Florence and Georgia. Pearl was a homemaker and loving wife and mother. Those
left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of sixty-six years Grant Bailey, a sister Arizona
Brown of Collinsville, VA, a son Larry Bailey and wife Joyce of Oceana; three daughters Jane Morgan and
husband Marvin of Belleview Fl, Joyce Asbury and husband Falous of King George, VA and Judy Pinson
and husband Rob of Beckley; seven grandchildren Jennifer Brooks, Jodie Bailey, Daniel Bailey, Jamie
Morgan, Timothy Morgan, Amy Jill Marden and Jobe Thornsbury, eleven great grandchildren Clay, Morgan
and Faith Brooks; Peyton, Madison and Jasmine Morgan; Ava and Zachery Bailey; Gabby Stacy, Jack
and Dylan Marden. The family would like to thank the Bowers Hospice House, caregiver Judy St.Clair; a
good friend and neighbor Ruth Walker; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will
be held at noon on Wednesday February 6, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV with Pastor Algie Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 11:00 AM until service time on Wednesday February 6, 2013 at the
funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
House, Beckley, after a long illness. She was born June 2, 1927 in Panther, WV a daughter of the late
Matthew and Flora Justice Church. She was also preceded in death by a brother Lawrence Church and 4
sisters, Edith, Edna, Florence and Georgia. Pearl was a homemaker and loving wife and mother. Those
left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of sixty-six years Grant Bailey, a sister Arizona
Brown of Collinsville, VA, a son Larry Bailey and wife Joyce of Oceana; three daughters Jane Morgan and
husband Marvin of Belleview Fl, Joyce Asbury and husband Falous of King George, VA and Judy Pinson
and husband Rob of Beckley; seven grandchildren Jennifer Brooks, Jodie Bailey, Daniel Bailey, Jamie
Morgan, Timothy Morgan, Amy Jill Marden and Jobe Thornsbury, eleven great grandchildren Clay, Morgan
and Faith Brooks; Peyton, Madison and Jasmine Morgan; Ava and Zachery Bailey; Gabby Stacy, Jack
and Dylan Marden. The family would like to thank the Bowers Hospice House, caregiver Judy St.Clair; a
good friend and neighbor Ruth Walker; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will
be held at noon on Wednesday February 6, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV with Pastor Algie Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 11:00 AM until service time on Wednesday February 6, 2013 at the
funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Bentley Domanic Powell, left this world to play with the angels in Gods playground, just before he was
born on January 30, 2013 at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. Bentley is a son of Julie Ann Pruitt
and Daniel Andy Lee Powell. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Vincil Lee Powell and great
grandmother Elizabeth Steele. Also left to mourn his passing are his big sister Jayden Alyssa Lashay
Powell; maternal grandparents Mary Blevins of Beckley, and Danny Pruitt of Beckley; paternal
grandparents Shirley (Ralph) Cline of Monroe County; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday February 2, 2013 at Ark of Safety Church,
Roderfield, WV with Sister Brenda Blankenship officiating. Friends may gather with the family from noon
until time of service Saturday at the church. He will be laid to rest at D.L. Powell Cemetery, Iaeger, WV.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served
by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
born on January 30, 2013 at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. Bentley is a son of Julie Ann Pruitt
and Daniel Andy Lee Powell. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Vincil Lee Powell and great
grandmother Elizabeth Steele. Also left to mourn his passing are his big sister Jayden Alyssa Lashay
Powell; maternal grandparents Mary Blevins of Beckley, and Danny Pruitt of Beckley; paternal
grandparents Shirley (Ralph) Cline of Monroe County; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday February 2, 2013 at Ark of Safety Church,
Roderfield, WV with Sister Brenda Blankenship officiating. Friends may gather with the family from noon
until time of service Saturday at the church. He will be laid to rest at D.L. Powell Cemetery, Iaeger, WV.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served
by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Sandra Eddie Woods Compton, 67, of Brier Creek, WV, passed away on Saturday February 2, 2013
in Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. She was born December 18, 1945 in Bedford, VA, a daughter
of the late Joseph Edward and Lois Addie Burroughs Woods. In addition to her parents she is preceded
in death by her husband Lucien Compton. Those left to cherish her memories a son Billy (Tanya)
Compton; three daughters Lois (DJ) Cumings, Kristy Compton, and Carol Cline; a sister JoAnn
(Spencer) Taylor; four brothers Thomas (Margie) Woods, Billy (Rita) Woods, David (Darlene) Woods,
and Andy (Teresa) Woods; four grandchildren Matthew Compton, Hailey Compton, Kristen Cline, and
Tabitha (Darrell) Smith; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00
PM on Friday February 8, 2013 at the Brenton Community Church, Brenton, WV with Rev. Paul
Compton officiating. She will be laid to rest in Compton Cemetery, Skin Fork, WV. Friends may call
from 5 – 8:00 PM on Thursday February 7, 2013 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
in Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. She was born December 18, 1945 in Bedford, VA, a daughter
of the late Joseph Edward and Lois Addie Burroughs Woods. In addition to her parents she is preceded
in death by her husband Lucien Compton. Those left to cherish her memories a son Billy (Tanya)
Compton; three daughters Lois (DJ) Cumings, Kristy Compton, and Carol Cline; a sister JoAnn
(Spencer) Taylor; four brothers Thomas (Margie) Woods, Billy (Rita) Woods, David (Darlene) Woods,
and Andy (Teresa) Woods; four grandchildren Matthew Compton, Hailey Compton, Kristen Cline, and
Tabitha (Darrell) Smith; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00
PM on Friday February 8, 2013 at the Brenton Community Church, Brenton, WV with Rev. Paul
Compton officiating. She will be laid to rest in Compton Cemetery, Skin Fork, WV. Friends may call
from 5 – 8:00 PM on Thursday February 7, 2013 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Dempsey “Demp” Walls, 85, of Clear Fork, WV, passed away on Wednesday February 6, 2013 in
Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. He was born November 25, 1927, in Wyoming County, WV, a son
of the late Phillip Sheridan and Thelma Ivy Farrell Walls. In addition to his parents he was preceded in
death by three sisters Ruth, Naomi and Minnie Pearl and a brother Jack. He was a good hearted old coal
miner that loved getting up in the morning for a good cup of coffee. Then immediately getting into his car to
go for a ride. He would stop and see friends and brag about his tomatoes and could then go pick a four
leaf clover. At the age of 85 he had quite a ride and everyone knew him. He loved little kids, dogs and
cats. He loved Jesus and we’re sure he loves seeing him now. We love you and will see you soon, so we
can go for a ride and listen to Allen Jackson. Survivors include a brother Mickey Walls of Clear Fork; a
nephew Mickey (Kathy) Sutter of San Angelo, TX; a great niece Sarah Sutters of San Angelo, TX; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday February 11,
2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev Allen Blankenship officiating. In
keeping with the family’s wishes he will be cremated. Friends may gather with the family from 5:00 until
service time at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.
com.The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. He was born November 25, 1927, in Wyoming County, WV, a son
of the late Phillip Sheridan and Thelma Ivy Farrell Walls. In addition to his parents he was preceded in
death by three sisters Ruth, Naomi and Minnie Pearl and a brother Jack. He was a good hearted old coal
miner that loved getting up in the morning for a good cup of coffee. Then immediately getting into his car to
go for a ride. He would stop and see friends and brag about his tomatoes and could then go pick a four
leaf clover. At the age of 85 he had quite a ride and everyone knew him. He loved little kids, dogs and
cats. He loved Jesus and we’re sure he loves seeing him now. We love you and will see you soon, so we
can go for a ride and listen to Allen Jackson. Survivors include a brother Mickey Walls of Clear Fork; a
nephew Mickey (Kathy) Sutter of San Angelo, TX; a great niece Sarah Sutters of San Angelo, TX; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday February 11,
2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev Allen Blankenship officiating. In
keeping with the family’s wishes he will be cremated. Friends may gather with the family from 5:00 until
service time at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.
com.The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Tina Marie Blankenship Toler Fox, 45, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Friday February 8, 2013 at her
home. She was born December 13, 1967 in Welch, WV a daughter of Freda Mae Massey Blankenship of
Oceana and the late Bruce “Sam” Blankenship, Jr. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her
sister Lisha “Lisa” Hall; her second husband Edward Toler, uncle and aunt Rob and Shirley Blankenship
and two aunts Geneva Cole and Margie Rowe. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband
William Billy Fox; a daughter Tiffany Nicole Toler of Lynco; two sons Scottie B. Hamilton, Jr. and fiancé
Ashley of Pineville, WV, and Zachary J. (Tashie) Belcher of Reedy Creek who was adopted out; two
grandchildren Chase Edward Hamilton, and Hayden Shae Belcher , and another due in June 2013; two
brothers Tommy Blankenship of Lynco and Ricky (Valerie) Blankenship of Kopperston, host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday February12, 2013 in the Chapel
of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Stewart officiating. She will be laid to rest in the
Raymond Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 10:00 AM until time of
Service on Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the funeral home. E-
mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.The family is being served by
the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
home. She was born December 13, 1967 in Welch, WV a daughter of Freda Mae Massey Blankenship of
Oceana and the late Bruce “Sam” Blankenship, Jr. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her
sister Lisha “Lisa” Hall; her second husband Edward Toler, uncle and aunt Rob and Shirley Blankenship
and two aunts Geneva Cole and Margie Rowe. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband
William Billy Fox; a daughter Tiffany Nicole Toler of Lynco; two sons Scottie B. Hamilton, Jr. and fiancé
Ashley of Pineville, WV, and Zachary J. (Tashie) Belcher of Reedy Creek who was adopted out; two
grandchildren Chase Edward Hamilton, and Hayden Shae Belcher , and another due in June 2013; two
brothers Tommy Blankenship of Lynco and Ricky (Valerie) Blankenship of Kopperston, host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday February12, 2013 in the Chapel
of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Stewart officiating. She will be laid to rest in the
Raymond Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 10:00 AM until time of
Service on Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the funeral home. E-
mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.The family is being served by
the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
David Ray Stewart, 63, of Princeton, WV, formerly of Matheny, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday
February 13, 2013 in at his home. He was born March 29, 1949 in Matheny, WV, a son of the late Ira Paris
and Mabel Lavoy Walker Stewart. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Truman
Walker, a brother-in-law Claude Proffitt, and a sister and brother-in-law Naomi and Jim Dishmon.
Survivors include his loving wife of almost twenty six years Virginia Marie Collins Stewart; a daughter
Susan Raye Stewart and companion Michael Williamson of Crum; a step-daughter Pamela Sue (Michael)
Crowder of Princeton; a step-son Thomas Eugene Burchette and companion Brandy Reed of Princeton;
three sisters Annis (Glenn) Cook of Matheny, Bonnie (Clyde) Patrick of Matheny, and Ethel Proffitt of
Statesville, NC; two brothers Leonard (Theresa) Stewart of Oceana, and Gary (Lisa) Stewart of Hinton; his
pets Mollie and Jake; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM
on Saturday February 16, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Glenn
Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from
11:00 AM until service time on Saturday February 16, 2013 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family
and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
February 13, 2013 in at his home. He was born March 29, 1949 in Matheny, WV, a son of the late Ira Paris
and Mabel Lavoy Walker Stewart. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Truman
Walker, a brother-in-law Claude Proffitt, and a sister and brother-in-law Naomi and Jim Dishmon.
Survivors include his loving wife of almost twenty six years Virginia Marie Collins Stewart; a daughter
Susan Raye Stewart and companion Michael Williamson of Crum; a step-daughter Pamela Sue (Michael)
Crowder of Princeton; a step-son Thomas Eugene Burchette and companion Brandy Reed of Princeton;
three sisters Annis (Glenn) Cook of Matheny, Bonnie (Clyde) Patrick of Matheny, and Ethel Proffitt of
Statesville, NC; two brothers Leonard (Theresa) Stewart of Oceana, and Gary (Lisa) Stewart of Hinton; his
pets Mollie and Jake; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM
on Saturday February 16, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Glenn
Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from
11:00 AM until service time on Saturday February 16, 2013 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family
and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Francis Elaine Birchfield, 60, of Shannon Mill Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday
February 12, 2013 in at her home. She was born May 24, 1952 in Pineville, WV a daughter of the late
Walter Delphas and Lida Katherine Blankenship Birchfield. Francis was a very strong and beautiful lady
who could do most anything. She attended the Brenton Church of God. She loved her grandchildren, her
horses, and everyone of the children that rode her bus. Elaine enjoyed the outdoors and loved to do oil
paintings. She was a Wyoming County Board of Education school bus driver for 5 years. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by a brother Walter Stephen Birchfield. Those left to cherish her
memory include two daughters Cherie Denise (Scott) Hayes of Fairmont and Amanda Kathryn Cochran of
Shannon Mill Creek; a son Michael John (Melissa) Cochran of Fanrock; her fiancé Donald Trump of
Elliston, VA; a brother Freddie Birchfield of Low Gap, NC; six grandchildren Brandon Cochran, Justin
Cochran, Britney Cochran, Sydney Cochran, Dylan Morgan and Abigail Morgan; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Sunday February 17, 2013 at the Brenton
Church of God, Brenton, WV with Pastor Lee Fischer officiating. She will be laid to rest in Shannon
Cemetery, Baileysville, WV. Friends may call from 6-9:00PM on Saturday February 16, 2013 at the church.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.The family is being served
by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
February 12, 2013 in at her home. She was born May 24, 1952 in Pineville, WV a daughter of the late
Walter Delphas and Lida Katherine Blankenship Birchfield. Francis was a very strong and beautiful lady
who could do most anything. She attended the Brenton Church of God. She loved her grandchildren, her
horses, and everyone of the children that rode her bus. Elaine enjoyed the outdoors and loved to do oil
paintings. She was a Wyoming County Board of Education school bus driver for 5 years. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by a brother Walter Stephen Birchfield. Those left to cherish her
memory include two daughters Cherie Denise (Scott) Hayes of Fairmont and Amanda Kathryn Cochran of
Shannon Mill Creek; a son Michael John (Melissa) Cochran of Fanrock; her fiancé Donald Trump of
Elliston, VA; a brother Freddie Birchfield of Low Gap, NC; six grandchildren Brandon Cochran, Justin
Cochran, Britney Cochran, Sydney Cochran, Dylan Morgan and Abigail Morgan; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Sunday February 17, 2013 at the Brenton
Church of God, Brenton, WV with Pastor Lee Fischer officiating. She will be laid to rest in Shannon
Cemetery, Baileysville, WV. Friends may call from 6-9:00PM on Saturday February 16, 2013 at the church.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.The family is being served
by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Elizabeth June Robinette, 50, of Princeton, WV, formerly of Iaeger passed away on Thursday February
14, 2013 at her home. She was born January 16, 1963 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Wheeler and
Stella Virgie Lester Robinette. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents her son Trampas
Edward Steele also preceded her in death, along with two brothers Jerry “Big Joe” Robinette and Sampy
Robinette. Survivors include a daughter Julie Reanna Steele and companion Susan “Moucha” Nevius of
Lebanon, KY; a grandson Thomas Neal Steele of Nicholasville, KY; seven sisters Barbara (Gary) Davison
of Bristol, TN, Dorothy (Wayne) Steele of Peterstown, Lola Joan (Jerry) Daugherty of Iaeger, Rosemary
Robinette of Iaeger, Shirley (Randall) Daugherty of Hanover, Virgie Kay Robinette of Princeton and
Jackie Bishop and companion Michael Addair of Ikes Fork; four brothers Jimmy (Linda) Robinette of
Iaeger, Dave Robinette of Iaeger, Donnie (Donna) Robinette of Danville, VA and Harold (Connie)
Robinette of Iaeger; a special friend Kathy Wagoner of Lebanon, KY; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon Tuesday February 19, 2013 at the Old Pathway Church,
Johnny Cake Mountain, with Pastor James Cline and Pastor Darrell Christian officiating. She will be laid
to rest beside her son in the Day Cemetery, Old Vance Hollow, Iaeger, WV. Friends may gather with the
family from 6 - 9:00 PM on Monday February 18, 2013 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and
friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
14, 2013 at her home. She was born January 16, 1963 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Wheeler and
Stella Virgie Lester Robinette. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents her son Trampas
Edward Steele also preceded her in death, along with two brothers Jerry “Big Joe” Robinette and Sampy
Robinette. Survivors include a daughter Julie Reanna Steele and companion Susan “Moucha” Nevius of
Lebanon, KY; a grandson Thomas Neal Steele of Nicholasville, KY; seven sisters Barbara (Gary) Davison
of Bristol, TN, Dorothy (Wayne) Steele of Peterstown, Lola Joan (Jerry) Daugherty of Iaeger, Rosemary
Robinette of Iaeger, Shirley (Randall) Daugherty of Hanover, Virgie Kay Robinette of Princeton and
Jackie Bishop and companion Michael Addair of Ikes Fork; four brothers Jimmy (Linda) Robinette of
Iaeger, Dave Robinette of Iaeger, Donnie (Donna) Robinette of Danville, VA and Harold (Connie)
Robinette of Iaeger; a special friend Kathy Wagoner of Lebanon, KY; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon Tuesday February 19, 2013 at the Old Pathway Church,
Johnny Cake Mountain, with Pastor James Cline and Pastor Darrell Christian officiating. She will be laid
to rest beside her son in the Day Cemetery, Old Vance Hollow, Iaeger, WV. Friends may gather with the
family from 6 - 9:00 PM on Monday February 18, 2013 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and
friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Hugh Ray “Hughie” West, 50, of Ballengee, WV, formerly of Glover passed away on Wednesday
February 20, 2013 in Jackie Withrow Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born September 15, 1962 in
Manassas, VA a son of the late Ray Vaugh West and the late Norma Fouch Morgan. In addition to his
parents a sister Michelle Basham and step dad Bilton Morgan preceded him in death. Survivors include
three sisters Susan Morgan of Hinton, Sonja (Ken) Degillio of FL, and Marsha (Oley) Hatfield of Hanover;
seven brothers Michael West of Hanover, Greg (Debbie) Morgan of DE, Craig (Leslie) West of FL, Clark
(Donna) Hatfield of Hanover, Kelly West of FL, Bob (Audra) Morgan of DE, and Dewayne Morgan of DE;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday February
23, 2013 at the Hanover Baptist Church, Hanover, WV with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Hugh will be
laid to rest in the West Cemetery, Rock House Mountain. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00
AM on Saturday until time of service at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
February 20, 2013 in Jackie Withrow Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born September 15, 1962 in
Manassas, VA a son of the late Ray Vaugh West and the late Norma Fouch Morgan. In addition to his
parents a sister Michelle Basham and step dad Bilton Morgan preceded him in death. Survivors include
three sisters Susan Morgan of Hinton, Sonja (Ken) Degillio of FL, and Marsha (Oley) Hatfield of Hanover;
seven brothers Michael West of Hanover, Greg (Debbie) Morgan of DE, Craig (Leslie) West of FL, Clark
(Donna) Hatfield of Hanover, Kelly West of FL, Bob (Audra) Morgan of DE, and Dewayne Morgan of DE;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday February
23, 2013 at the Hanover Baptist Church, Hanover, WV with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Hugh will be
laid to rest in the West Cemetery, Rock House Mountain. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00
AM on Saturday until time of service at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
Crystal Gail Franklin Cline, 34, of Brenton, WV, passed away on Tuesday February 19, 2013 at her
home. She was born November 5, 1978 in Welch, WV a daughter of Randy Lee Franklin of Pineville, and
Donna Sue Mitchell Hagy of Brenton. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Russell Loyd and
Bertha Louise Harrison Franklin and Harold Gene and Amilia Mitchell. Those left to cherish her memory
include her parents; a daughter Alice Marie Cline of Brenton; a son Austin Cline of Brenton; a brother
Randall Lee Franklin of Brenton; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 1:00 PM on Friday February 22, 2013 at the Brenton Church of God, Brenton, WV with Pastor Lee
Fischer officiating. She will be laid to rest in Peaceful Retreat Cemetery, Indian Creek, WV. In lieu of
flowers donations can be made to the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
home. She was born November 5, 1978 in Welch, WV a daughter of Randy Lee Franklin of Pineville, and
Donna Sue Mitchell Hagy of Brenton. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Russell Loyd and
Bertha Louise Harrison Franklin and Harold Gene and Amilia Mitchell. Those left to cherish her memory
include her parents; a daughter Alice Marie Cline of Brenton; a son Austin Cline of Brenton; a brother
Randall Lee Franklin of Brenton; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 1:00 PM on Friday February 22, 2013 at the Brenton Church of God, Brenton, WV with Pastor Lee
Fischer officiating. She will be laid to rest in Peaceful Retreat Cemetery, Indian Creek, WV. In lieu of
flowers donations can be made to the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Orville Lee Gibosn, Jr., 57, of Accoville, WV, went on to a better life on Saturday February 23, 2013 in
Pikeville, KY. He was born June 25, 1955 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Orville Lee Sr. and Delorse
Withrow Gibson. Orville was a 1973 graduate of Man High School and a disabled coal miner. In addition to
his parents he was preceded in death by three special nieces Amy Bryant, Tamra Gilco and Crickett
McDaniels; two special nephews Gregory Elkins, and David Wyatt; his step father Percy Kilgore; and a
sister-in-law Linda Adkins. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Patricia Bryant Gibson of Accoville;
a daughter Anita Gibson of Logan; a son Guy Anthony (Malinda) Gibson of Accoville; three sisters Gloria
Gilco of Accoville, Liz McDaniels of Accoville, and Wanda (Teddy) Bragg of Huntington; father and mother-
in-law Guy and Anita Bryant; a very special granddaughter Ashton Gibson; two special grandsons Jacob
Gibson and Jermiah Gibson; two special sister-in-laws Mary (Kenny) Linville, of Combs Addition, and
Debbie (Chuck) Barnett of Chesapeake, VA; two special brother-in-laws James (Tammy) Bryant of Davin,
and Tony (Sherry) Bryant of St. Albans; special friends Charles (June) Brumfield of Claypool, and Debbie
(Bill) Owens; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on
Thursday February 28, 2013 at Accoville United Methodist Church, Accoville, WV with Rev. Johnny
Hatfield and Rev. Norman Harvey officiating. He will be laid to rest in Highland Memory Gardens, Pecks
Mills, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday February 27, 2013 at the
church. Pallbearers will be Thomas Linville, Aaron Frazier, Kevin Eleom, Chris Adkins, and Freddy Adkins.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served
by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Pikeville, KY. He was born June 25, 1955 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Orville Lee Sr. and Delorse
Withrow Gibson. Orville was a 1973 graduate of Man High School and a disabled coal miner. In addition to
his parents he was preceded in death by three special nieces Amy Bryant, Tamra Gilco and Crickett
McDaniels; two special nephews Gregory Elkins, and David Wyatt; his step father Percy Kilgore; and a
sister-in-law Linda Adkins. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Patricia Bryant Gibson of Accoville;
a daughter Anita Gibson of Logan; a son Guy Anthony (Malinda) Gibson of Accoville; three sisters Gloria
Gilco of Accoville, Liz McDaniels of Accoville, and Wanda (Teddy) Bragg of Huntington; father and mother-
in-law Guy and Anita Bryant; a very special granddaughter Ashton Gibson; two special grandsons Jacob
Gibson and Jermiah Gibson; two special sister-in-laws Mary (Kenny) Linville, of Combs Addition, and
Debbie (Chuck) Barnett of Chesapeake, VA; two special brother-in-laws James (Tammy) Bryant of Davin,
and Tony (Sherry) Bryant of St. Albans; special friends Charles (June) Brumfield of Claypool, and Debbie
(Bill) Owens; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on
Thursday February 28, 2013 at Accoville United Methodist Church, Accoville, WV with Rev. Johnny
Hatfield and Rev. Norman Harvey officiating. He will be laid to rest in Highland Memory Gardens, Pecks
Mills, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday February 27, 2013 at the
church. Pallbearers will be Thomas Linville, Aaron Frazier, Kevin Eleom, Chris Adkins, and Freddy Adkins.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served
by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Chandler David Jarron Marushia, 9 months, Mohawk, WV, left this world to play with the angels in Gods
playground, on March 5, 2013, at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. He was born on June 8, 2012 in
Welch, WV a son of Charles Jeremy Ryan and Christina Faith Reed Marushia of Mohawk. He is preceded
in death by his maternal great grandparents Roger and Joan Cline Morgan, and Eunice Reed and an
uncle Brandon Ray Reed. Left to mourn his passing are his parents Jeremy and Chrissy Marushia; a
brother Connor Lee Ryan Marushia of the home; paternal grandparents Angela and Jimmy Reed of
Iaeger, and Bobby and Larae Matheny of Steeles; maternal grandparents Tammy and Carl Dearlove of
West Columbia, SC and Leona Dobbs of Twin Branch; great grandparent Hobert Reed of Iaeger, Myrna
and Jerry Dale Browning of Steeles; Leonard and Eva Hagerman of Skygusty; Rick and Charlotte
Marushia of Twin Branch; great great grandmother Hattie Hagerman of Rock; five uncles Jimmy Lee
(Ashley) Reed of Hanover; Joshua Reed of Iaeger; Ricky Marushia and Collin Dearlove of West Columbia,
SC, and Braxton Matheny of Steeles; a special aunt Morgan “Mimi” Ward of Steeles; three aunts Kaitlyn
Marushia and Ann Marie Dearlove of West Columbia, SC and Erica Browning of Man; and a host of other
cousins and special friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday March 9, 2013 at Church
of Zion, Ikes Fork, WV with Rev. Butch White, Rev. Leroy Lester and Rev. Elzie Blankenship officiating.
Friends may gather with the family from 6-10:00 PM Friday March 7, 2013 at the church. He will be laid to
rest in Hagerman Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
playground, on March 5, 2013, at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. He was born on June 8, 2012 in
Welch, WV a son of Charles Jeremy Ryan and Christina Faith Reed Marushia of Mohawk. He is preceded
in death by his maternal great grandparents Roger and Joan Cline Morgan, and Eunice Reed and an
uncle Brandon Ray Reed. Left to mourn his passing are his parents Jeremy and Chrissy Marushia; a
brother Connor Lee Ryan Marushia of the home; paternal grandparents Angela and Jimmy Reed of
Iaeger, and Bobby and Larae Matheny of Steeles; maternal grandparents Tammy and Carl Dearlove of
West Columbia, SC and Leona Dobbs of Twin Branch; great grandparent Hobert Reed of Iaeger, Myrna
and Jerry Dale Browning of Steeles; Leonard and Eva Hagerman of Skygusty; Rick and Charlotte
Marushia of Twin Branch; great great grandmother Hattie Hagerman of Rock; five uncles Jimmy Lee
(Ashley) Reed of Hanover; Joshua Reed of Iaeger; Ricky Marushia and Collin Dearlove of West Columbia,
SC, and Braxton Matheny of Steeles; a special aunt Morgan “Mimi” Ward of Steeles; three aunts Kaitlyn
Marushia and Ann Marie Dearlove of West Columbia, SC and Erica Browning of Man; and a host of other
cousins and special friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday March 9, 2013 at Church
of Zion, Ikes Fork, WV with Rev. Butch White, Rev. Leroy Lester and Rev. Elzie Blankenship officiating.
Friends may gather with the family from 6-10:00 PM Friday March 7, 2013 at the church. He will be laid to
rest in Hagerman Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
Chessie Marie Stroupe McPeake, 80, Pineville, WV; went home to be with the Lord, on March 6, 2013, in
WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She was born April 1, 1932 in Welch, WV a daughter of
the late Hobert Stroupe and Georgia Bell Stroupe Akers. Chessie was a member of the Pineville
Presbyterian Church and a long time employee of the Wyoming County Board of Education, mostly
teaching at Pineville Elementary School. She was also preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years
Richard T. McPeake, her stepfather J.W. Akers, a son Michael D. McPeake, a brother Cecil Stroupe and a
sister Margaret Swimm. Those left to cherish her memory include a son James R. McPeake and wife
Wanda Lou of Lahmansville, WV; a niece Debbie Marsh and husband Rodney of Pineville; and a host of
other loving family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday April 20, 2013 at
the Pineville Presbyterian Church, Pineville with Rev. Melissa White officiating. Friends may call from
11:00 AM until time of service on Saturday at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She was born April 1, 1932 in Welch, WV a daughter of
the late Hobert Stroupe and Georgia Bell Stroupe Akers. Chessie was a member of the Pineville
Presbyterian Church and a long time employee of the Wyoming County Board of Education, mostly
teaching at Pineville Elementary School. She was also preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years
Richard T. McPeake, her stepfather J.W. Akers, a son Michael D. McPeake, a brother Cecil Stroupe and a
sister Margaret Swimm. Those left to cherish her memory include a son James R. McPeake and wife
Wanda Lou of Lahmansville, WV; a niece Debbie Marsh and husband Rodney of Pineville; and a host of
other loving family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday April 20, 2013 at
the Pineville Presbyterian Church, Pineville with Rev. Melissa White officiating. Friends may call from
11:00 AM until time of service on Saturday at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Lisa Michelle Short Blackburn, 46, of Simon, WV went on to a better life on Sunday March 10, 2013 at
her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born July 24, 1966 in Welch, WV a daughter of
Raymond Lee Short, Jr. of Wytheville, VA and the late Margarett Eulene Short. Lisa was a homemaker
and loving mother. Survivors also include three daughters Jamie Short of Oceana, Kayla Ritchie of
Oceana and Brittany Ritchie of Oceana; a granddaughter Tiona Short of Oceana; a sister Brenda Lee
(Danny) Reed of Pineville; fiancé Darrell Blackburn of Simon; step father Carl Justice of Oceana; a half
sister Joy Morgan of Wytheville, VA; two half brothers Dwight Justice of Oceana and Cody Justice of
Oceana; two nephews T.J. Short and Preston (Kayla) Short; two great nieces Madison Short and
McKenzie Short; two great nephews Austin Short and Tommy Short; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday March 14, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor Randy Bowels officiating. Lisa will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at
the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born July 24, 1966 in Welch, WV a daughter of
Raymond Lee Short, Jr. of Wytheville, VA and the late Margarett Eulene Short. Lisa was a homemaker
and loving mother. Survivors also include three daughters Jamie Short of Oceana, Kayla Ritchie of
Oceana and Brittany Ritchie of Oceana; a granddaughter Tiona Short of Oceana; a sister Brenda Lee
(Danny) Reed of Pineville; fiancé Darrell Blackburn of Simon; step father Carl Justice of Oceana; a half
sister Joy Morgan of Wytheville, VA; two half brothers Dwight Justice of Oceana and Cody Justice of
Oceana; two nephews T.J. Short and Preston (Kayla) Short; two great nieces Madison Short and
McKenzie Short; two great nephews Austin Short and Tommy Short; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday March 14, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor Randy Bowels officiating. Lisa will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at
the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Berman Okey Lusk, 56, of Kopperston Road, WV passed away on Saturday March 9, 2013 at his home
following a long illness. He was born August 17, 1956 in Cyclone, WV, a son of the late Posey Berman
and Waveline Gunnoe Lusk of Cyclone, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Sherry
Lynn Lusk; two brothers Teddy Ray Lusk and Ellery Kent Lusk; and a sister Karen Cook. Survivors include
his loving wife Luellen “LuLu” Lusk; a daughter Jessica Lynn (Steve) Goodrich of Gilmer County, WV; a
son Johnny Brown of Wyoming County, WV; a grandchild Traition Steven Issac Goodrich; two sisters
Francis Stewart and Sharon Harrison; two brothers Teddy Gunnoe and Tommy Lusk; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday March 13, 2013 in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated
following the services. Friends may gather with the family from 1:00 PM until service time on Wednesday
at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
following a long illness. He was born August 17, 1956 in Cyclone, WV, a son of the late Posey Berman
and Waveline Gunnoe Lusk of Cyclone, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Sherry
Lynn Lusk; two brothers Teddy Ray Lusk and Ellery Kent Lusk; and a sister Karen Cook. Survivors include
his loving wife Luellen “LuLu” Lusk; a daughter Jessica Lynn (Steve) Goodrich of Gilmer County, WV; a
son Johnny Brown of Wyoming County, WV; a grandchild Traition Steven Issac Goodrich; two sisters
Francis Stewart and Sharon Harrison; two brothers Teddy Gunnoe and Tommy Lusk; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday March 13, 2013 in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated
following the services. Friends may gather with the family from 1:00 PM until service time on Wednesday
at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Truby Jean Green Carper, 62, of Clear Fork, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday March 15,
2013 in Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born October 5, 1950 in Boone County, WV. a daughter
of Violet Faye Gibson Green McClanahan and the late Jon Arlin Green. Truby was a homemaker. In
addition to her father, her husband Lee Carper and two brothers Rick and Bobby Green also preceded her
in death. Survivors include a son Timothy Green of Clear Fork; her mother Violet Faye Gibson Green
McClanahan of Welch; two grandchildren Savannah Dawn Green and Timothy Tyler Green; four sisters
Barbara (Joe) Dempsey of Sun Hill, Janice (Robert) Graham of Bluewell, Alice (Homer) Toler of Sun Hill
and Kimberly Green of Oceana; five brothers Randall (Patty) Green of Lynco, Jimmy Green of Cyclone,
Lester Green of Clear Fork, Dewey McClanahan of Pineville and David (Donna) McClanahan of Clear
Fork; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday March
18, 2013 at the Clear Fork Independent Church of God with Pastor Hannibal Blankenship, Jr.
officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may
call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
2013 in Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born October 5, 1950 in Boone County, WV. a daughter
of Violet Faye Gibson Green McClanahan and the late Jon Arlin Green. Truby was a homemaker. In
addition to her father, her husband Lee Carper and two brothers Rick and Bobby Green also preceded her
in death. Survivors include a son Timothy Green of Clear Fork; her mother Violet Faye Gibson Green
McClanahan of Welch; two grandchildren Savannah Dawn Green and Timothy Tyler Green; four sisters
Barbara (Joe) Dempsey of Sun Hill, Janice (Robert) Graham of Bluewell, Alice (Homer) Toler of Sun Hill
and Kimberly Green of Oceana; five brothers Randall (Patty) Green of Lynco, Jimmy Green of Cyclone,
Lester Green of Clear Fork, Dewey McClanahan of Pineville and David (Donna) McClanahan of Clear
Fork; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday March
18, 2013 at the Clear Fork Independent Church of God with Pastor Hannibal Blankenship, Jr.
officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may
call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
James Lee Pelphrey, 80, of Holiday, FL, formerly of Oceana, departed his earthly life and boarded the
heavenly train on Saturday March 23, 2013 at his daughters home. He was born October 24, 1932 in
Lovely, KY, a son of the late Sherman and Emma Pelphrey. James had a deep passion for trains and
enjoyed collecting and displaying model trains. He enjoyed bluegrass music and was an avid dancer. He
had a great love for fishing and spent many hours on the banks of rivers, lakes and by the shores of the
ocean near his home in Holiday, Florida. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a
grandson Craig Pelphrey, son-in-law Larry Lester anda brother Johnny Pelphrey. He was a retired coal
miner having worked for 27 years at Eastern Associated Coal’s Kopperston Mine. James is survived by
his daughter Debbie Lester of Shady Spring; seven sons Ronnie Pelphrey and wife Rena of Oceana,
Gary Pelphrey of Oceana, Greg Pelphrey and wife Laurie of Beckley, Doug Pelphrey and wife Eva of
Sophia, James Allen Pelphrey of Holiday, FL, Darren Pelphrey of Padrian, MI and Kevin Pelphrey of
Kentucky; two brothers Bob Pelphrey of Columbus, OH and Earl Pelphrey of Kopperston; a sister Opal
Williams of Waverly, OH; fifteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family
and friends. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday March 25, 2013 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Jackie Grimmett officiating. In keeping with his wishes
he will be cremated following the service. Friends may call from 5 – 8:00 PM on Monday at the funeral
home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
heavenly train on Saturday March 23, 2013 at his daughters home. He was born October 24, 1932 in
Lovely, KY, a son of the late Sherman and Emma Pelphrey. James had a deep passion for trains and
enjoyed collecting and displaying model trains. He enjoyed bluegrass music and was an avid dancer. He
had a great love for fishing and spent many hours on the banks of rivers, lakes and by the shores of the
ocean near his home in Holiday, Florida. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a
grandson Craig Pelphrey, son-in-law Larry Lester anda brother Johnny Pelphrey. He was a retired coal
miner having worked for 27 years at Eastern Associated Coal’s Kopperston Mine. James is survived by
his daughter Debbie Lester of Shady Spring; seven sons Ronnie Pelphrey and wife Rena of Oceana,
Gary Pelphrey of Oceana, Greg Pelphrey and wife Laurie of Beckley, Doug Pelphrey and wife Eva of
Sophia, James Allen Pelphrey of Holiday, FL, Darren Pelphrey of Padrian, MI and Kevin Pelphrey of
Kentucky; two brothers Bob Pelphrey of Columbus, OH and Earl Pelphrey of Kopperston; a sister Opal
Williams of Waverly, OH; fifteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family
and friends. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday March 25, 2013 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Jackie Grimmett officiating. In keeping with his wishes
he will be cremated following the service. Friends may call from 5 – 8:00 PM on Monday at the funeral
home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Leroy Dale Hatfield, Jr., 32, of Oceana, WV passed away on Friday March 22, 2013. He was born April
21, 1980 in Welch, WV a son of Leroy Dale Hatfield, Jr. of Pineville, and Geraldine Ivy Daugherty Osborne
of Oceana. Leroy is a 1999 graduate of Oceana High School. He is preceded in death by grandparents
Nyrmal Daugherty, Julian Daugherty, Laura Hatfield, Milton Hatfield; an aunt Debra Walls; four uncles Elvis
Hatfield, Jeff Hatfield, J.J. and Jerry Daugherty. Along with his parents he is survived by four daughters
Ashlynn Hatfield, Paige Hatfield, Addie Hatfield, and Halli Franklin all of Oceana; two sisters Marti Leeann
Franklin of Oceana and Jerri Lynn Daugherty of Fairmont; ex-wife and friend Brenda Gibson of Oceana;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday
March 27, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Algie Cook
officiating. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated following the service. Friends may call from 1 –
3:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
21, 1980 in Welch, WV a son of Leroy Dale Hatfield, Jr. of Pineville, and Geraldine Ivy Daugherty Osborne
of Oceana. Leroy is a 1999 graduate of Oceana High School. He is preceded in death by grandparents
Nyrmal Daugherty, Julian Daugherty, Laura Hatfield, Milton Hatfield; an aunt Debra Walls; four uncles Elvis
Hatfield, Jeff Hatfield, J.J. and Jerry Daugherty. Along with his parents he is survived by four daughters
Ashlynn Hatfield, Paige Hatfield, Addie Hatfield, and Halli Franklin all of Oceana; two sisters Marti Leeann
Franklin of Oceana and Jerri Lynn Daugherty of Fairmont; ex-wife and friend Brenda Gibson of Oceana;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday
March 27, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Algie Cook
officiating. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated following the service. Friends may call from 1 –
3:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
Huron Keith Toler, 71, of Reedy Creek, WV passed away on Sunday March 31, 2013 at his sister’s
home in Coal Mountain, WV due to complications of leukemia. He was born January 12, 1942 in Reedy
Creek, WV, a son of the late Albert H. and Macie Hatfield Toler. He graduated from Baileysville High
School and was a retired fork lift operator and security guard. He is preceded in death by his parents, a
brother Leland Toler and a sister-in-law Babe Toler. He is survived by a daughter Lana Cook of Beckley; a
sister Katherine (Roger) Hatfield and of Coal Mountain; a brother Ray Toler of Reedy Creek; three
nephews Rayvon (Betty) Toler of Lynco, Stacy Toler of Reedy Creek, and Kenny Ray (Jeanette) Hatfield of
Charleston; a niece Rita (Elmer) Goodman of Oceana; two great nephews Brian Toler of Lynco, and
Chase (Summer) Hatfield of Charleston; three great nieces Heather (Chris) Morgan and their children
Megan and Cameron of Reedy Creek, Tina (Darrick) Kenneda and their children Kyler and Rylee of
Simon, and Lacie Hatfield of Charleston and a host of other loving family and friends. Special thanks for
the help and support Keith received from family and friends Clint and Sharon Toler, Randy and Joan
Morrell, and Danny and Gail Hedrick. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM on Saturday April 6, 2013
in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Randall Staton officiating. Friends
may gather with the family from 6:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. In keeping with his wishes
Keith will be cremated following the service. His cremains will be buried in the Toler Family Cemetery,
Reedy Creek, WV at a later date. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
home in Coal Mountain, WV due to complications of leukemia. He was born January 12, 1942 in Reedy
Creek, WV, a son of the late Albert H. and Macie Hatfield Toler. He graduated from Baileysville High
School and was a retired fork lift operator and security guard. He is preceded in death by his parents, a
brother Leland Toler and a sister-in-law Babe Toler. He is survived by a daughter Lana Cook of Beckley; a
sister Katherine (Roger) Hatfield and of Coal Mountain; a brother Ray Toler of Reedy Creek; three
nephews Rayvon (Betty) Toler of Lynco, Stacy Toler of Reedy Creek, and Kenny Ray (Jeanette) Hatfield of
Charleston; a niece Rita (Elmer) Goodman of Oceana; two great nephews Brian Toler of Lynco, and
Chase (Summer) Hatfield of Charleston; three great nieces Heather (Chris) Morgan and their children
Megan and Cameron of Reedy Creek, Tina (Darrick) Kenneda and their children Kyler and Rylee of
Simon, and Lacie Hatfield of Charleston and a host of other loving family and friends. Special thanks for
the help and support Keith received from family and friends Clint and Sharon Toler, Randy and Joan
Morrell, and Danny and Gail Hedrick. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM on Saturday April 6, 2013
in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Randall Staton officiating. Friends
may gather with the family from 6:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. In keeping with his wishes
Keith will be cremated following the service. His cremains will be buried in the Toler Family Cemetery,
Reedy Creek, WV at a later date. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
Pina Leetha Webb Bailey, 96, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday April 5, 2013 in
Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born December 11, 1916 in Olive Hill, KY. In addition to
her parents she was preceded in death in December of 1979 by her loving husband Rev. Roy A. Bailey, a
son Ottis Bailey, a daughter Beulah Gay Walker, an infant daughter Adurey Faye Bailey and three
grandchildren Boe Walker, Theresa Walker and Robin Canada. She was a dedicated Christian and had
attended and was a member of the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church for over 60 years. Those left to cherish
her memories include her daughter Diana (John) Mathis of Oceana; a son Denvil E. (Eva) Bailey of
Disputanta, VA; a brother Harold Webb of Dayton, OH; grandchildren Timmy (Stephanie) Bailey, Terry
Bailey, Kim (Homer) Perdue, Christa (Don) Bailey-Shutt, Angela Bailey-Monty; several great and great
great grandchildren; a cousin who was like a sister Earline Adkins of Wharton; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday April 8, 2013 in the Oceana
Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett and Rev. Tim Brewster officiating. She will be laid
to rest beside her husband in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family
from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday April 7, 2013 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born December 11, 1916 in Olive Hill, KY. In addition to
her parents she was preceded in death in December of 1979 by her loving husband Rev. Roy A. Bailey, a
son Ottis Bailey, a daughter Beulah Gay Walker, an infant daughter Adurey Faye Bailey and three
grandchildren Boe Walker, Theresa Walker and Robin Canada. She was a dedicated Christian and had
attended and was a member of the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church for over 60 years. Those left to cherish
her memories include her daughter Diana (John) Mathis of Oceana; a son Denvil E. (Eva) Bailey of
Disputanta, VA; a brother Harold Webb of Dayton, OH; grandchildren Timmy (Stephanie) Bailey, Terry
Bailey, Kim (Homer) Perdue, Christa (Don) Bailey-Shutt, Angela Bailey-Monty; several great and great
great grandchildren; a cousin who was like a sister Earline Adkins of Wharton; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday April 8, 2013 in the Oceana
Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett and Rev. Tim Brewster officiating. She will be laid
to rest beside her husband in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family
from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday April 7, 2013 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. E-mail
letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Rev. Ollie Lee Bishop, 74, of Coon Branch Mountain, WV is now resting with Jesus as of Saturday April
6, 2013 from Lewis Gale Medical Center Salem, VA. He was born September 15, 1938 in Rose Branch,
WV, a son of the late Lacy and Zettie Lester Bishop, Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers Lacy Bishop, Jr., Pedro Cline and two infant brothers Okey Dee Bishop and Roy Bishop; two
sisters Georgie Belcher and Lacine Lester. He is survived by his loving wife of eleven years Ruth Shrader
Bishop; two daughters Norma Jean “Jeannie” (Shawn) Cline of Horse Pen, and Amanda Jenny (Wesley)
Payne of NC; two sons Oley Kent (Beulah) Bishop of Hanover and Chad Mullins of Beckley; seven sisters
Emogene (Jason) Lester of Baisden, Katherine (Raymond) Bowles of VA, Margaret Lester of Baisden,
Kathy (Danny) Bayz of Delbarton, Nana May (Charles) Stewart of Baileysville and Judy (Bill) Hagey of
Welch; a brother Edward (Gene) Bishop of GA; nine grandchildren Nick (Shanda) Bishop, Preston (fiancé
Caitlyn) Bishop, Kayla (Jonathon) Hatfield, Ashton Cline, Chase Payne, Brandon Payne, Wesley (Kandice)
Sparks, Chris (Kendra) Sparks, and Walter (Lacy) Bishop; seven great grandchildren Isaiah May, Austin
Bishop, Braden Bishop, Isabella Hatfield, Kenlee Sparks, Gracie Sparks and Khloe Bailey; three special
friends Johnny, Ronnie , and Tommy Shrader; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at Noon on Tuesday April 9, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco with Rev. James Cline and Rev. Bobby Keene officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Powell
Cemetery, Coon Branch Mountain, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Monday
April 8, 2013 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Nick Bishop, Preston Bishop, Chase Payne, Brandon
Payne, Wesley Payne and Tommy Schrader. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
6, 2013 from Lewis Gale Medical Center Salem, VA. He was born September 15, 1938 in Rose Branch,
WV, a son of the late Lacy and Zettie Lester Bishop, Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers Lacy Bishop, Jr., Pedro Cline and two infant brothers Okey Dee Bishop and Roy Bishop; two
sisters Georgie Belcher and Lacine Lester. He is survived by his loving wife of eleven years Ruth Shrader
Bishop; two daughters Norma Jean “Jeannie” (Shawn) Cline of Horse Pen, and Amanda Jenny (Wesley)
Payne of NC; two sons Oley Kent (Beulah) Bishop of Hanover and Chad Mullins of Beckley; seven sisters
Emogene (Jason) Lester of Baisden, Katherine (Raymond) Bowles of VA, Margaret Lester of Baisden,
Kathy (Danny) Bayz of Delbarton, Nana May (Charles) Stewart of Baileysville and Judy (Bill) Hagey of
Welch; a brother Edward (Gene) Bishop of GA; nine grandchildren Nick (Shanda) Bishop, Preston (fiancé
Caitlyn) Bishop, Kayla (Jonathon) Hatfield, Ashton Cline, Chase Payne, Brandon Payne, Wesley (Kandice)
Sparks, Chris (Kendra) Sparks, and Walter (Lacy) Bishop; seven great grandchildren Isaiah May, Austin
Bishop, Braden Bishop, Isabella Hatfield, Kenlee Sparks, Gracie Sparks and Khloe Bailey; three special
friends Johnny, Ronnie , and Tommy Shrader; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at Noon on Tuesday April 9, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco with Rev. James Cline and Rev. Bobby Keene officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Powell
Cemetery, Coon Branch Mountain, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Monday
April 8, 2013 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Nick Bishop, Preston Bishop, Chase Payne, Brandon
Payne, Wesley Payne and Tommy Schrader. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
Anthony Russell Aliff, 37, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Pineville, WV passed away on April 16, 2013,
following a short illness. He was born May 18, 1975 in Tyler, TX a son of Charles Edward Aliff of
Indianapolis, IN and Debbie Sue Williams Stewart of Pineville, WV. He was preceded in death by a son
Tony Ryan Aliff, grandparents Russell and Elsie Williams and Ulbert and June Aliff, an uncle Doug Aliff and
a step brother Brad Stewart. He was a roofer and a 1993 graduate of Pineville High School. Survivors
include his daughter Ryanna Aliff of Oceana; his mother Debbie Sue (Tommy) Stewart of Pineville; his
father Charles Edward (Betty) Aliff of Indianapolis, IN; a brother Jason Edward Aliff and companion Lisa of
Pineville; step brother Jason McCory of IN; step sister Jessica McCroy of IN; six aunts Liz (James) Mullins
of Princeton, Michelle (Tom) Smith of Beaver, Carol Wheaton of FL, Edna Thomas of IN, Shirley Aliff of IN
and Patricia Blankenship of NC; an uncle David Aliff of MD; two nephews Jaden Aliff and Liam McCory;
three nieces Sadie Aliff, Shaelyn Aliff and Allie McCory; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday April 21, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Oza Mullins, Jr. officiating. Friends may gather with the family from
1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home on Sunday. Following the services he will be cremated. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
following a short illness. He was born May 18, 1975 in Tyler, TX a son of Charles Edward Aliff of
Indianapolis, IN and Debbie Sue Williams Stewart of Pineville, WV. He was preceded in death by a son
Tony Ryan Aliff, grandparents Russell and Elsie Williams and Ulbert and June Aliff, an uncle Doug Aliff and
a step brother Brad Stewart. He was a roofer and a 1993 graduate of Pineville High School. Survivors
include his daughter Ryanna Aliff of Oceana; his mother Debbie Sue (Tommy) Stewart of Pineville; his
father Charles Edward (Betty) Aliff of Indianapolis, IN; a brother Jason Edward Aliff and companion Lisa of
Pineville; step brother Jason McCory of IN; step sister Jessica McCroy of IN; six aunts Liz (James) Mullins
of Princeton, Michelle (Tom) Smith of Beaver, Carol Wheaton of FL, Edna Thomas of IN, Shirley Aliff of IN
and Patricia Blankenship of NC; an uncle David Aliff of MD; two nephews Jaden Aliff and Liam McCory;
three nieces Sadie Aliff, Shaelyn Aliff and Allie McCory; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday April 21, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Oza Mullins, Jr. officiating. Friends may gather with the family from
1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home on Sunday. Following the services he will be cremated. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Randall Carl Wallace, 56, of Matheny, WV passed away on April 18, 2013 after a long battle with cancer.
He was born April 1, 1957 in Iaeger, WV, a son of the late George and Martha Hatfield Wallace. Randall
was a miner operator for many years at Eastern Associated Coal’s Harris Mine and a member of the
UMWA. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Barbara Wallace, three brothers
Tracy, Rondell and Tommy Wallace. Survivors include his loving wife of thirty years Doris Ann Blankenship
Wallace; a daughter Linda Walsh and husband Joseph of Long Island, NY; a son Brandon Wallace and
fiancé Jennifer Acord of Matheny; four sisters Alice (Edward) Barnett of Matheny, Sherry (Steve) Harvey of
Cedar Creek, Phyllis Bartley of Oceana and Pamela (Curley) Hatfield of Matheny; a sister-in-law Teresa
Wallace of Coal Mountain; a special nephew Jamie Bartley of Oceana; a host of other nieces and
nephews; a friend Barry Beaver; special friend John Bowman who was like a brother; and a host of other
loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services. The
family wishes to send special thanks to Hospice of Southern WV, Jennifer Acord, a special sister-in-law
Tina and Norvel Bolen and Pastor Jerry Graham for all their help in caring for Randall, and his precious
sister Pamela who stayed by his side all the time. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
He was born April 1, 1957 in Iaeger, WV, a son of the late George and Martha Hatfield Wallace. Randall
was a miner operator for many years at Eastern Associated Coal’s Harris Mine and a member of the
UMWA. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Barbara Wallace, three brothers
Tracy, Rondell and Tommy Wallace. Survivors include his loving wife of thirty years Doris Ann Blankenship
Wallace; a daughter Linda Walsh and husband Joseph of Long Island, NY; a son Brandon Wallace and
fiancé Jennifer Acord of Matheny; four sisters Alice (Edward) Barnett of Matheny, Sherry (Steve) Harvey of
Cedar Creek, Phyllis Bartley of Oceana and Pamela (Curley) Hatfield of Matheny; a sister-in-law Teresa
Wallace of Coal Mountain; a special nephew Jamie Bartley of Oceana; a host of other nieces and
nephews; a friend Barry Beaver; special friend John Bowman who was like a brother; and a host of other
loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services. The
family wishes to send special thanks to Hospice of Southern WV, Jennifer Acord, a special sister-in-law
Tina and Norvel Bolen and Pastor Jerry Graham for all their help in caring for Randall, and his precious
sister Pamela who stayed by his side all the time. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.
staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
Rodney Sterlin Moore, 78, of McGraws, WV passed away on Saturday April 20, 2013 in Beckley
Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born February 11, 1935 in Mullens, WV, a son of the
late Claude and Christie Belcher Moore. Rodney was a graduate of Glen Rogers High School. Survivors
include two sons Jeffery Moore of Beckley, WV, and Kelly Moore of McGraws, WV; and a host of other
loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served
by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born February 11, 1935 in Mullens, WV, a son of the
late Claude and Christie Belcher Moore. Rodney was a graduate of Glen Rogers High School. Survivors
include two sons Jeffery Moore of Beckley, WV, and Kelly Moore of McGraws, WV; and a host of other
loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served
by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Hazel Marie Hunt Steele, 81, of Turkey Creek, WV went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2013 in
Golden Harvest Nursing Home, Welch, WV. She was born September 12, 1931 in Mohawk, WV a
daughter of the late Elic and Elsie Justice Hunt. She was of the Christian faith. Along with her parents she
is preceded in death by her husband Homer Steele; two step sons Sam Steele, and Lewis Steele; two
step daughters Margie Baugh and Daisy Toler; a son-in-law Roger Altizer and a daughter-in-law Freda
Steele. Survivors include two daughters Phyllis Acord and husband Bobby of Clear Fork, WV and Bonnie
Steels and husband James Berry of Blountville, TN; a step daughter Hazel Altizer of Clear Fork, WV; and a
step son Harold Steele of Clear Fork, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday April 25, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco with Pastor Firg Proffitt officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,
WV. Friends may call from 12 – 1:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may
be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
Golden Harvest Nursing Home, Welch, WV. She was born September 12, 1931 in Mohawk, WV a
daughter of the late Elic and Elsie Justice Hunt. She was of the Christian faith. Along with her parents she
is preceded in death by her husband Homer Steele; two step sons Sam Steele, and Lewis Steele; two
step daughters Margie Baugh and Daisy Toler; a son-in-law Roger Altizer and a daughter-in-law Freda
Steele. Survivors include two daughters Phyllis Acord and husband Bobby of Clear Fork, WV and Bonnie
Steels and husband James Berry of Blountville, TN; a step daughter Hazel Altizer of Clear Fork, WV; and a
step son Harold Steele of Clear Fork, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday April 25, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco with Pastor Firg Proffitt officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,
WV. Friends may call from 12 – 1:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may
be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
Ruth Workman, 87, of Lynco, WV went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2013 in St. Mary’s Medical
Center, Huntington, WV. She was born January 18, 1926 in Clear Fork, WV a daughter of the late Mote
and Eva Toler Acord. Ruth was a member of the Clear Fork Independent Church of God. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by her husband Thurman Workman; a son Harold E. Workman; and a
granddaughter Darlene Marie Workman. Survivors include a son Kenneth Workman and wife Phyllis of
Lynco, WV; four grandchildren Harold Workman, Jr., Jason Workman, Beverly Workman, and Kenneth Ray
Workman; two great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Friday April 26, 2013 at the Toler Cemetery, Laurel
Branch, WV, with the Rev. Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers family requests donations
be made to the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.
com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Center, Huntington, WV. She was born January 18, 1926 in Clear Fork, WV a daughter of the late Mote
and Eva Toler Acord. Ruth was a member of the Clear Fork Independent Church of God. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by her husband Thurman Workman; a son Harold E. Workman; and a
granddaughter Darlene Marie Workman. Survivors include a son Kenneth Workman and wife Phyllis of
Lynco, WV; four grandchildren Harold Workman, Jr., Jason Workman, Beverly Workman, and Kenneth Ray
Workman; two great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Friday April 26, 2013 at the Toler Cemetery, Laurel
Branch, WV, with the Rev. Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers family requests donations
be made to the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.
com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Carrol Justus, Jr., 61, of Oceana, WV passed away on May 15, 2013 at his home, Kopperston, WV. He
was born January 24, 1952 in Baileysville, WV a son of the late Carrol and Lettie Blankenship Justus, Jr. In
addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters Creith Lane, and Truebee McGraw; a
brother Harless Justus; and a stepdaughter Lisa Blackburn. He was a truck driver. Survivors include two
sons Dwight Justus of Kopperston, and Cody Justus of Kopperston; a stepdaughter Brenda Reed of
Pineville; step-granddaughter Jamie Short, Kayla Ritchie and Brittany Ritchie all of Oceana; a step great
granddaughter Tiona Short of Oceana; five sisters Gertrude Hurley of Brenton, Inez Smith of Cedar Creek,
Nancy Hawks of Brenton, Imogene Short of Brenton and Dreama Lester of Beckley; two brothers Vernor
Justus of Brenton, and Frankie Justus of Kopperston; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00PM Monday May 20, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family on
Monday from 11:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
was born January 24, 1952 in Baileysville, WV a son of the late Carrol and Lettie Blankenship Justus, Jr. In
addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters Creith Lane, and Truebee McGraw; a
brother Harless Justus; and a stepdaughter Lisa Blackburn. He was a truck driver. Survivors include two
sons Dwight Justus of Kopperston, and Cody Justus of Kopperston; a stepdaughter Brenda Reed of
Pineville; step-granddaughter Jamie Short, Kayla Ritchie and Brittany Ritchie all of Oceana; a step great
granddaughter Tiona Short of Oceana; five sisters Gertrude Hurley of Brenton, Inez Smith of Cedar Creek,
Nancy Hawks of Brenton, Imogene Short of Brenton and Dreama Lester of Beckley; two brothers Vernor
Justus of Brenton, and Frankie Justus of Kopperston; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00PM Monday May 20, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family on
Monday from 11:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Paul Thomas Goode, II, 33, of Oceana, WV passed away on May 17, 2013 at Welch Community
Hospital, Welch, WV. He was born September 20, 1979 in Mullens, WV a son of Paul Thomas Goode of
Starke, FL, and Shelia Harding Shrader of Princeton, WV. He was preceded in death by a brother Mike
Goode. Survivors include a daughter Felicity Goode of Oceana; two sons Blake Goode of Oceana, and
John Paul Goode of Yatkinsville, NC; three sisters Tonya Goode of Oceana, Barbara (John) Lucas of
Beckley, and Brittany Goode of Starke, FL; a brother Shawn (Amanda) Goode of Hawthorn, FL; two
stepbrothers Kevin Sykes of Starke, FL and Michael Sykes of Starke, FL; a stepmom Lisa Goode of
Starke, FL; a stepfather Mark Shrader of Princeton; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday May 22, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV, with Bro. Ricky Shrewsberry officiating. Friends may gather with the family on
Wednesday from 11:00 AM until time of service at the funeral. He will be laid to rest in Goode Cemetery,
Bud Mountain, WV. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Hospital, Welch, WV. He was born September 20, 1979 in Mullens, WV a son of Paul Thomas Goode of
Starke, FL, and Shelia Harding Shrader of Princeton, WV. He was preceded in death by a brother Mike
Goode. Survivors include a daughter Felicity Goode of Oceana; two sons Blake Goode of Oceana, and
John Paul Goode of Yatkinsville, NC; three sisters Tonya Goode of Oceana, Barbara (John) Lucas of
Beckley, and Brittany Goode of Starke, FL; a brother Shawn (Amanda) Goode of Hawthorn, FL; two
stepbrothers Kevin Sykes of Starke, FL and Michael Sykes of Starke, FL; a stepmom Lisa Goode of
Starke, FL; a stepfather Mark Shrader of Princeton; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday May 22, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV, with Bro. Ricky Shrewsberry officiating. Friends may gather with the family on
Wednesday from 11:00 AM until time of service at the funeral. He will be laid to rest in Goode Cemetery,
Bud Mountain, WV. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Mary Ann Justice, 37, of Tazewell, VA passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2013 in Bristol Regional
Hospital, Bristol, TN. She was born November 27, 1975 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Judy Edwards
Justice and Donnie Justice of Tazewell, VA. She was a homemaker. Also preceding her in death was
paternal grandparents Walter and Pearlie Justice and maternal grandfather Allen Edwards. Survivors
include her father Donnie Justus and companion Jane Boothe of Tazewell; her long time companion Rex
Horne; four sisters Barbara Ann (James) Counts of Bluefield, Michelle (Jason) Phipps of Hinton, Jennifer
(Kevin) Grahamn of Mullens and Brittany Justice of Beckley; three brothers Brett Justice of Tazewell, Jason
(Amy) Justice of Hinton and Benny (Marie) Justice of Tazewell; and Ronald Justice who was as close as a
brother; a special nephew Ricky “Skip” Justice; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and
close friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon Friday May 24, 2013 at the Little Zion Baptist
Church, Greenbrier, WV, with Ministers John R. Justice, Zeb Justice, Danny Hurley, Fred Bailey and
Author Short officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Justice Cemetery, Trace Fork. Friends may gather
with the family on Thursday May 23, 2013 after 6:00 PM at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be
sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
Hospital, Bristol, TN. She was born November 27, 1975 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Judy Edwards
Justice and Donnie Justice of Tazewell, VA. She was a homemaker. Also preceding her in death was
paternal grandparents Walter and Pearlie Justice and maternal grandfather Allen Edwards. Survivors
include her father Donnie Justus and companion Jane Boothe of Tazewell; her long time companion Rex
Horne; four sisters Barbara Ann (James) Counts of Bluefield, Michelle (Jason) Phipps of Hinton, Jennifer
(Kevin) Grahamn of Mullens and Brittany Justice of Beckley; three brothers Brett Justice of Tazewell, Jason
(Amy) Justice of Hinton and Benny (Marie) Justice of Tazewell; and Ronald Justice who was as close as a
brother; a special nephew Ricky “Skip” Justice; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and
close friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon Friday May 24, 2013 at the Little Zion Baptist
Church, Greenbrier, WV, with Ministers John R. Justice, Zeb Justice, Danny Hurley, Fred Bailey and
Author Short officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Justice Cemetery, Trace Fork. Friends may gather
with the family on Thursday May 23, 2013 after 6:00 PM at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be
sent at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
Douglas Leon “Doug” Johnson, 71, of Lynco, WV passed away on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at CAMC
Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born March 4, 1942 in Mohegan, WV, a son of the late
William Gayther and Nora Beatrice Mullins Johnson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death
by two daughters Tina Johnson and Cynthia Pennington; two brothers Gayther Arvus Johnson and Johnny
Johnson and a sister Nancy Havert. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years Brenda Pricilla Vint
Johnson; a daughter Lisa Dawn White and husband William of Oceana; two sisters Erdene Hiller of
Colonial Beach, VA and Deborah “Debbie” Wilson of Richmond, VA; two brothers Bill Johnson and wife
Fern of Lynco and Michael Johnson and wife Betty of Daniels; two brother-in-laws Chuck Havert and
Thomas Collins both of Fairdale; six grandchildren Dougie Johnson, Kurtis White, Tina Pennington, TJ
Pennington, Justin Pennington and Neal White; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 3:00PM Saturday May 25, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV, with Bro. Herman Cook officiating. Friends may gather with the family on Saturday
from 2:00 PM until time of service at the funeral home. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and
his cremains will be laid to rest in the Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent
at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by theStafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born March 4, 1942 in Mohegan, WV, a son of the late
William Gayther and Nora Beatrice Mullins Johnson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death
by two daughters Tina Johnson and Cynthia Pennington; two brothers Gayther Arvus Johnson and Johnny
Johnson and a sister Nancy Havert. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years Brenda Pricilla Vint
Johnson; a daughter Lisa Dawn White and husband William of Oceana; two sisters Erdene Hiller of
Colonial Beach, VA and Deborah “Debbie” Wilson of Richmond, VA; two brothers Bill Johnson and wife
Fern of Lynco and Michael Johnson and wife Betty of Daniels; two brother-in-laws Chuck Havert and
Thomas Collins both of Fairdale; six grandchildren Dougie Johnson, Kurtis White, Tina Pennington, TJ
Pennington, Justin Pennington and Neal White; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 3:00PM Saturday May 25, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV, with Bro. Herman Cook officiating. Friends may gather with the family on Saturday
from 2:00 PM until time of service at the funeral home. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and
his cremains will be laid to rest in the Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent
at www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by theStafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
