Virginia "Sis" Grace Harris Allen, , 85, of Lillydale, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday
February 5, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 27, 1925 at
Lookout, WV, a daughter of the late James Harris and Thuries Proctor Harris Mullins. She was a
homemaker, member of the Lynco Pentecostal House of Prayer, and a mighty servant of God. Her
husband Henry Allen also preceded her in death along with a son Roger Dale Allen; three brothers Mike,
James and Leonard Mullins; and a sister Margaret Harvey. Survivors include four daughters Darlene
Francis Allen of Lillydale, Ruth Ann Allen of Ashland, KY, Arlene Faye Al-Younis of Oceana, and Retha
Carol Allen of Oceana; grandchildren Tiffany Nicole Allen, Natasha Ryan Walls and fiancée Michael
Osborne, Zachary Kyle Bailey, Austin Tyler Allen and Roger Dale Allen, Jr.; great grandchildren Logan
Skylar Dale Allen, Dillon Slade Cordell Allen, and Ethan Ray Lusk; two sisters Gloria Roberts and husband
Johnny of Laurel Branch and Teresa Toler and husband Harry of Simon; two brothers Billy Mullins and wife
Leann of Meadow Bridge and Paul Mullins of Las Vegas, NV; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday February 8, 2011 in the Lynco Pentecostal House of
Prayer with Pastor Firg Proffitt and Rev. Timmy Kennedy officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Monday
February 7, 2011 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 5, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 27, 1925 at
Lookout, WV, a daughter of the late James Harris and Thuries Proctor Harris Mullins. She was a
homemaker, member of the Lynco Pentecostal House of Prayer, and a mighty servant of God. Her
husband Henry Allen also preceded her in death along with a son Roger Dale Allen; three brothers Mike,
James and Leonard Mullins; and a sister Margaret Harvey. Survivors include four daughters Darlene
Francis Allen of Lillydale, Ruth Ann Allen of Ashland, KY, Arlene Faye Al-Younis of Oceana, and Retha
Carol Allen of Oceana; grandchildren Tiffany Nicole Allen, Natasha Ryan Walls and fiancée Michael
Osborne, Zachary Kyle Bailey, Austin Tyler Allen and Roger Dale Allen, Jr.; great grandchildren Logan
Skylar Dale Allen, Dillon Slade Cordell Allen, and Ethan Ray Lusk; two sisters Gloria Roberts and husband
Johnny of Laurel Branch and Teresa Toler and husband Harry of Simon; two brothers Billy Mullins and wife
Leann of Meadow Bridge and Paul Mullins of Las Vegas, NV; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday February 8, 2011 in the Lynco Pentecostal House of
Prayer with Pastor Firg Proffitt and Rev. Timmy Kennedy officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Monday
February 7, 2011 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.
Larry Gene Marcum, 68, of Kopperston, WV, left this world after a courageous battle with cancer on
Thursday February 3, 2011 in the Beckley Veterans Administration Medical Center. Larry opened his
eyes in heaven and heard the Lord say to him “Well done thou good and faithful servant”. He was born
November 16, 1942, at Peach Creek, WV a son of the late James Harrison and Ruth Aliene Thornhill
Marcum. He was a retired coal miner, member of the Joseph Baptist Church, and a US Air Force
Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother Rebecca
Marcum, grandfather George Riley Marcum; and a grandson Brian Joseph William Marcum. Larry loved
going to nursing homes and spreading God’s word. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving
wife of 46 years Jane Bernice Fisher Marcum; two sons Harry Gene Marcum and wife Tammy and Riley
Waitman Marcum and wife Angela; two daughters Martha Jane Marcum and companion Thomas
McKinney and Mary Ruth Marcum and companion Kenny Acord; a brother Geroge Marcum; a sister
Faye Marcum and husband Paul; Larry’s most precious gift grandchildren Rebecca, Kanisha, BreAnna,
Joey, Kaila, Dana, Katie, Megan, Kathy, Zachary and Tommy; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday February 6, 2011 at Joseph Baptist
Church, Lynco, WV with Pastor William Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Brooks Marcum
Cemetery, Crany, WV. Military rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard.
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.
Thursday February 3, 2011 in the Beckley Veterans Administration Medical Center. Larry opened his
eyes in heaven and heard the Lord say to him “Well done thou good and faithful servant”. He was born
November 16, 1942, at Peach Creek, WV a son of the late James Harrison and Ruth Aliene Thornhill
Marcum. He was a retired coal miner, member of the Joseph Baptist Church, and a US Air Force
Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother Rebecca
Marcum, grandfather George Riley Marcum; and a grandson Brian Joseph William Marcum. Larry loved
going to nursing homes and spreading God’s word. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving
wife of 46 years Jane Bernice Fisher Marcum; two sons Harry Gene Marcum and wife Tammy and Riley
Waitman Marcum and wife Angela; two daughters Martha Jane Marcum and companion Thomas
McKinney and Mary Ruth Marcum and companion Kenny Acord; a brother Geroge Marcum; a sister
Faye Marcum and husband Paul; Larry’s most precious gift grandchildren Rebecca, Kanisha, BreAnna,
Joey, Kaila, Dana, Katie, Megan, Kathy, Zachary and Tommy; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday February 6, 2011 at Joseph Baptist
Church, Lynco, WV with Pastor William Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Brooks Marcum
Cemetery, Crany, WV. Military rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard.
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.
Thomas Chad Maynard, 24, of Crany, WV went home with the Lord to heaven on Monday January 31,
2011 at his home. He was born March 28, 1986 in Beckley, WV a son of the late James Harold Maynard,
Jr. and Tammy Lynn Velos Maynard. He was a 2004 graduate of Westside High School and loved to fish
and work with computers. Survivors include a brother James Harold Maynard, III and companion Rebecca
Lamb of Crany, WV; a niece Tammy Ann Maynard of Crany, WV; grandparents Charles Fredrick and
Nancy Lee Johnson Havert of Fairdale, WV and James Harold and Georgina “Gina” Ferrari Maynard, Sr.
of Lillyhaven, WV; aunts and uncles Darlene Blankenship of Fairdale, WV and Trina Cline and husband
Jeff of Pineville, WV, Tina Maynard Redden and husband Billy of Oceana, WV, Louie James Velos of
Beckley, WV, Johnny Josef Maynard and wife Regina of Fayetteville, WV and Donald Maynard and wife
Charlene of Oceana, WV; cousins Misty Willard, Christy Plumley, Danelle Perez, John Maynard, Jr.,
Ashley Clark, Shannon Redden, Taylor Cline and Clifford Blankenship; a special cousin Kody Blackburn;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday February
4, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest beside his
mom in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, 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.
2011 at his home. He was born March 28, 1986 in Beckley, WV a son of the late James Harold Maynard,
Jr. and Tammy Lynn Velos Maynard. He was a 2004 graduate of Westside High School and loved to fish
and work with computers. Survivors include a brother James Harold Maynard, III and companion Rebecca
Lamb of Crany, WV; a niece Tammy Ann Maynard of Crany, WV; grandparents Charles Fredrick and
Nancy Lee Johnson Havert of Fairdale, WV and James Harold and Georgina “Gina” Ferrari Maynard, Sr.
of Lillyhaven, WV; aunts and uncles Darlene Blankenship of Fairdale, WV and Trina Cline and husband
Jeff of Pineville, WV, Tina Maynard Redden and husband Billy of Oceana, WV, Louie James Velos of
Beckley, WV, Johnny Josef Maynard and wife Regina of Fayetteville, WV and Donald Maynard and wife
Charlene of Oceana, WV; cousins Misty Willard, Christy Plumley, Danelle Perez, John Maynard, Jr.,
Ashley Clark, Shannon Redden, Taylor Cline and Clifford Blankenship; a special cousin Kody Blackburn;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday February
4, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest beside his
mom in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, 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.
Tammy Lynn Velos Maynard, 50, of Crany, WV went home with the Lord to heaven on Monday January
31, 2011 at her home. She was born January 12, 1961 in Chicago, IL. She was a loving mother. She was
preceded in death by a son Thomas Chad Maynard. Survivors include a son James Harold Maynard, III
and companion Rebecca Lamb of Crany, WV; a granddaughter Tammy Ann Maynard of Crany, WV; her
dad and mom Charles Fredrick and Nancy Lee Johnson Havert of Fairdale, WV; two sisters Darlene
Blankenship of Fairdale, WV and Trina Cline and husband Jeff of Pineville, WV; a brother Louie James
Velos of Beckley, WV; niece and nephew Clifford Blankenship and Taylor Cline; a very close friend Ruth
Cook; and many uncles, aunts, and other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on
Friday February 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Bill
Goode officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, 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.
31, 2011 at her home. She was born January 12, 1961 in Chicago, IL. She was a loving mother. She was
preceded in death by a son Thomas Chad Maynard. Survivors include a son James Harold Maynard, III
and companion Rebecca Lamb of Crany, WV; a granddaughter Tammy Ann Maynard of Crany, WV; her
dad and mom Charles Fredrick and Nancy Lee Johnson Havert of Fairdale, WV; two sisters Darlene
Blankenship of Fairdale, WV and Trina Cline and husband Jeff of Pineville, WV; a brother Louie James
Velos of Beckley, WV; niece and nephew Clifford Blankenship and Taylor Cline; a very close friend Ruth
Cook; and many uncles, aunts, and other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on
Friday February 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Bill
Goode officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, 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.
James “Jimmy” Harold Maynard, Jr., 54, of Crany, WV passed away on Monday January 31, 2011 at
his home. He was born April 5, 1956 in Man, WV, a son of James Harold and Georgina “Gina” Ferrari
Maynard, Sr.. Jimmy was a coal miner having worked at Kopperston and Harris Mines, a member UMWA
Locals 7604 and 1503, and a US Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Tammy Lynn Velos
Maynard; son Thomas Chad Maynard; and a special uncle Alfred Gibson. Survivors include a son James
Harold Maynard, III and companion Rebecca Lamb of Crany, WV; a granddaughter Tammy Ann Maynard
of Crany, WV; his parents James Harold and Georgina “Gina” Ferrari Maynard, Sr. of Lillyhaven, WV; a
sister Tina Maynard Redden and husband Billy of Oceana, WV; two brothers Johnny Josef Maynard and
wife Regina of Fayetteville, WV and Donald Maynard and wife Charlene of Oceana, WV; nieces and
nephews Misty Willard, Christy Plumley, Danelle Perez, John Maynard, Jr., Ashley Clark, Shannon Redden
and Clifford Blankenship; a special nephew Kody Blackburn; great nieces and nephew Allyson Plumley,
Dillon Blankenship and Mercedes Blankenship; an uncle Ronald Lee Maynard and wife Merle; and a host
of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday February 5, 2011 in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He 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. 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. He was born April 5, 1956 in Man, WV, a son of James Harold and Georgina “Gina” Ferrari
Maynard, Sr.. Jimmy was a coal miner having worked at Kopperston and Harris Mines, a member UMWA
Locals 7604 and 1503, and a US Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Tammy Lynn Velos
Maynard; son Thomas Chad Maynard; and a special uncle Alfred Gibson. Survivors include a son James
Harold Maynard, III and companion Rebecca Lamb of Crany, WV; a granddaughter Tammy Ann Maynard
of Crany, WV; his parents James Harold and Georgina “Gina” Ferrari Maynard, Sr. of Lillyhaven, WV; a
sister Tina Maynard Redden and husband Billy of Oceana, WV; two brothers Johnny Josef Maynard and
wife Regina of Fayetteville, WV and Donald Maynard and wife Charlene of Oceana, WV; nieces and
nephews Misty Willard, Christy Plumley, Danelle Perez, John Maynard, Jr., Ashley Clark, Shannon Redden
and Clifford Blankenship; a special nephew Kody Blackburn; great nieces and nephew Allyson Plumley,
Dillon Blankenship and Mercedes Blankenship; an uncle Ronald Lee Maynard and wife Merle; and a host
of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday February 5, 2011 in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He 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. 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.
Pansy Morgan Keneda, 91, of Simon, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and
to join her loved ones waiting for her in heaven on Friday January 28, 2011 from Raleigh General Hospital
following a short illness. She was born September 17, 1919 at Hannah Branch, Sunhill, WV, a daughter of
the late Milty and Emma Walker Morgan. Pansy was the last surviving member of her family. Mrs. Keneda
was a homemaker and a founding member of the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church for 62 years. She
was also preceded in death by her husband Rev. Landon Keneda; a son Oscar Brian Keneda; seven
brothers Kelly, Azzie, Powell, Alex, George, Willie and Lee Morgan; eight sisters Louisa Hatfield, Lenore
Belcher, Sarah, Vida, Virgie, Gladys and Betty Morgan and Millie Morgan Kennedy; and a son-in-law
Clifford Walls. She was also a cook at Long Branch Elementary School. Those left to love and cherish her
memory and to mourn her passing include a son Lonzo (Edna) Kennedy of Avondale, AZ; three daughters
Juanita (Clayton) Dunigan of Simon, WV, Kathy (Ron) Walls of Simon, WV and Donna (Lonnie)
Blankenship of Saulsville, WV; six grandchildren Tammy (Arvil) Toler of Simon, WV, David (Melissa) Walls
of Clear Fork, WV, Paula (Eric) Massey of Goodyear, AZ, Eugene (Jamie) Blankenship of Saulsville, WV,
Amanda Ferguson of Glendale, AZ, and Landon (Brittany) Blankenship of Saulsville, WV; her nine great
grandchildren Thomas Toler, Olivia Walls, Dedan, Morgan and Makenzie Massey, Teghan Ferguson,
Hannah and Hayden Blankenship and expecting Hope Blankenship; and a host of other dear family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday February 1, 2011 at the Long Branch Freewill
Baptist Church with Rev. Jay Blankenship and Rev. Firg Proffitt officiating. She will be laid to rest in the
Milty Morgan Cemetery, Long Branch, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Monday
January 31, 2011 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.
to join her loved ones waiting for her in heaven on Friday January 28, 2011 from Raleigh General Hospital
following a short illness. She was born September 17, 1919 at Hannah Branch, Sunhill, WV, a daughter of
the late Milty and Emma Walker Morgan. Pansy was the last surviving member of her family. Mrs. Keneda
was a homemaker and a founding member of the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church for 62 years. She
was also preceded in death by her husband Rev. Landon Keneda; a son Oscar Brian Keneda; seven
brothers Kelly, Azzie, Powell, Alex, George, Willie and Lee Morgan; eight sisters Louisa Hatfield, Lenore
Belcher, Sarah, Vida, Virgie, Gladys and Betty Morgan and Millie Morgan Kennedy; and a son-in-law
Clifford Walls. She was also a cook at Long Branch Elementary School. Those left to love and cherish her
memory and to mourn her passing include a son Lonzo (Edna) Kennedy of Avondale, AZ; three daughters
Juanita (Clayton) Dunigan of Simon, WV, Kathy (Ron) Walls of Simon, WV and Donna (Lonnie)
Blankenship of Saulsville, WV; six grandchildren Tammy (Arvil) Toler of Simon, WV, David (Melissa) Walls
of Clear Fork, WV, Paula (Eric) Massey of Goodyear, AZ, Eugene (Jamie) Blankenship of Saulsville, WV,
Amanda Ferguson of Glendale, AZ, and Landon (Brittany) Blankenship of Saulsville, WV; her nine great
grandchildren Thomas Toler, Olivia Walls, Dedan, Morgan and Makenzie Massey, Teghan Ferguson,
Hannah and Hayden Blankenship and expecting Hope Blankenship; and a host of other dear family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday February 1, 2011 at the Long Branch Freewill
Baptist Church with Rev. Jay Blankenship and Rev. Firg Proffitt officiating. She will be laid to rest in the
Milty Morgan Cemetery, Long Branch, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Monday
January 31, 2011 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.
Jerry Franklin Brinkley, 59, of Lynco, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2011. He was born
October 9, 1951 in Maryville, TN a son of the late James Henderson Brinkley and Alice P. “Pat” Hall
Brinkley. Jerry was a 1969 graduate of Oceana High School, a coal miner having 36 years of service and
member of the UMWA. In addition to his father a sister Jama Elizabeth Massengill and a brother James
Larry Brinkley also preceded him in death. He was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and had an
Associates Degree in Mining. Survivors include his loving wife Teresa J. Blackburn Brinkley; his mother
Alice P. “Pat” Hall Brinkley of Maryville, TN; a daughter Tessa Brinkley of Charleston, WV; a step-son Josh
Blackburn of Lynco, WV; a sister Judy Brinkley Laxton and husband Larry of Mobile, AL; nieces and
nephews Kris Massengill, Natasha, Maeghan and Keylan Laxton; special friend Araya Sunshine Graham;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 PM on Friday, January
28, 2011, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Johnny Toler and Pastor
Jay Morgan officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 5:00 PM until service time on Friday at the
funeral home. Military Rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Graveside
services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2011, in the Old Piney Grove Cemetery, Maryville,
Tenn., with Pastor Rex Everett officiating. 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.
October 9, 1951 in Maryville, TN a son of the late James Henderson Brinkley and Alice P. “Pat” Hall
Brinkley. Jerry was a 1969 graduate of Oceana High School, a coal miner having 36 years of service and
member of the UMWA. In addition to his father a sister Jama Elizabeth Massengill and a brother James
Larry Brinkley also preceded him in death. He was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and had an
Associates Degree in Mining. Survivors include his loving wife Teresa J. Blackburn Brinkley; his mother
Alice P. “Pat” Hall Brinkley of Maryville, TN; a daughter Tessa Brinkley of Charleston, WV; a step-son Josh
Blackburn of Lynco, WV; a sister Judy Brinkley Laxton and husband Larry of Mobile, AL; nieces and
nephews Kris Massengill, Natasha, Maeghan and Keylan Laxton; special friend Araya Sunshine Graham;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 PM on Friday, January
28, 2011, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Johnny Toler and Pastor
Jay Morgan officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 5:00 PM until service time on Friday at the
funeral home. Military Rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Graveside
services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2011, in the Old Piney Grove Cemetery, Maryville,
Tenn., with Pastor Rex Everett officiating. 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 Gordon Kinser, 78, of Cyclone, WV went to be home with his heavenly Father on Wednesday
January 19, 2011 in Raleigh General Hospital after a long illness. He was born September 24, 1932 in
Beckley, WV, a son of the late Jake and Gladys Browning Kinser. He was a US Army Korean War
Veteran and a member of the VFW. In addition to his parents, his loving wife Shelby Chapman Kinser also
preceded him in death along with a son-in-law Jerome JC Cook. Those left to cherish his memories are
three daughters Dolores DeeDee Cook of Kopperston, WV, Dreamia Kilgore of Accoville, WV and Cindi
Dawn Kinser of Cyclone, WV; a son Douglas Michael Kinser of Kopperston, WV; a granddaughter who he
helped to raise Andrea Kinser Williams of Accoville, WV; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren;
a special Aunt Barbara “Cricket” Chapman of Mallory; and a host of other loving family and friends who he
loved dearly. Dad was a special man who never met a stranger. He was our rock and sunshine and we
were blessed to have him. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Monday January 24, 2011 in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Roland Cook officiating. Wyoming County
Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside Rites. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family form 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday January 23, 2011
at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be grandsons Chris Cook, Ben Cook, Ethan Cook Gillespie and son-
in-law Chad Willis. 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 19, 2011 in Raleigh General Hospital after a long illness. He was born September 24, 1932 in
Beckley, WV, a son of the late Jake and Gladys Browning Kinser. He was a US Army Korean War
Veteran and a member of the VFW. In addition to his parents, his loving wife Shelby Chapman Kinser also
preceded him in death along with a son-in-law Jerome JC Cook. Those left to cherish his memories are
three daughters Dolores DeeDee Cook of Kopperston, WV, Dreamia Kilgore of Accoville, WV and Cindi
Dawn Kinser of Cyclone, WV; a son Douglas Michael Kinser of Kopperston, WV; a granddaughter who he
helped to raise Andrea Kinser Williams of Accoville, WV; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren;
a special Aunt Barbara “Cricket” Chapman of Mallory; and a host of other loving family and friends who he
loved dearly. Dad was a special man who never met a stranger. He was our rock and sunshine and we
were blessed to have him. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Monday January 24, 2011 in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Roland Cook officiating. Wyoming County
Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside Rites. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family form 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday January 23, 2011
at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be grandsons Chris Cook, Ben Cook, Ethan Cook Gillespie and son-
in-law Chad Willis. 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 Gene Miller, 62, of Brier Creek, WV, passed away on Monday January 17, 2011 at CAMC
General, Charleston, WV. He was born November 20, 1948 in Baileysville, WV a son of Vaudaline Cook
Miller of Brenton, WV and the late Warren Gene Miller. Donald was a carpenter, a US Army Vietnam
Veteran, member of the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard, DAV and the VFW. In addition to his
father a daughter Regina Lyn Ennis and a sister Tamara Jo Miller preceded him in death. Survivors
include his loving wife Brenda Lynn Patrick Miller; a daughter Connie Peters, granddaughter Brenda Jean
Ennis; grandson Michael Scott Collins; his mother Vaudaline Miller of Brenton; sisters Caroline Johnson of
Front Royal, VA, Rita Miller of Gainsvillle, FL and Debroah Hess of Manassas, VA; several nieces and
nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday
January 22, 2011 at the Brenton Church of God with Rev. F. Lee Fisher officiating. Donald will be laid to
rest in the Peaceful Retreat Cemetery, Baileysville, WV. Military Graveside rites will be conducted by the
Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Friday
January 21, 2011 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.
General, Charleston, WV. He was born November 20, 1948 in Baileysville, WV a son of Vaudaline Cook
Miller of Brenton, WV and the late Warren Gene Miller. Donald was a carpenter, a US Army Vietnam
Veteran, member of the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard, DAV and the VFW. In addition to his
father a daughter Regina Lyn Ennis and a sister Tamara Jo Miller preceded him in death. Survivors
include his loving wife Brenda Lynn Patrick Miller; a daughter Connie Peters, granddaughter Brenda Jean
Ennis; grandson Michael Scott Collins; his mother Vaudaline Miller of Brenton; sisters Caroline Johnson of
Front Royal, VA, Rita Miller of Gainsvillle, FL and Debroah Hess of Manassas, VA; several nieces and
nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday
January 22, 2011 at the Brenton Church of God with Rev. F. Lee Fisher officiating. Donald will be laid to
rest in the Peaceful Retreat Cemetery, Baileysville, WV. Military Graveside rites will be conducted by the
Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Friday
January 21, 2011 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.
Virginia Louise Brane Couch, 84, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Tuesday January 18, 2011 at
Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born November 20, 1926 in Marion, IN a daughter of the
late Roger and Emma Voris Brane. She retired following many years as an assembler for the NASA –
Space Agency. Her husband Frank Elno Couch, Sr. also preceded her in death. Survivors include a
daughter Kimberly Jo Cobb of Oceana, WV; two sons Frank Elno Couch, II of Live Oak, FL and Thomas
Roger Couch of Honolulu, HI; four grandchildren Zacharia, Melanie, Olen and Nicole; three great
grandchildren Darnell, Adrianna and Austin; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with
Virginia’s wishes there will be no services and she 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.
Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born November 20, 1926 in Marion, IN a daughter of the
late Roger and Emma Voris Brane. She retired following many years as an assembler for the NASA –
Space Agency. Her husband Frank Elno Couch, Sr. also preceded her in death. Survivors include a
daughter Kimberly Jo Cobb of Oceana, WV; two sons Frank Elno Couch, II of Live Oak, FL and Thomas
Roger Couch of Honolulu, HI; four grandchildren Zacharia, Melanie, Olen and Nicole; three great
grandchildren Darnell, Adrianna and Austin; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with
Virginia’s wishes there will be no services and she 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.
Gayther Arvus Johnson, 75, of Lynco, WV, passed away on Monday January 17, 2011. He was born
January 22, 1935 in Hemphill, WV a son of the late Gayther William and Nora Beatrice Mullins Johnson.
Arvus was a retired coal miner and a US Army Korean War Veteran. His brother Johnny Johnson also
preceded him in death. Survivors include four daughters Ann Marcum of Alabama, Donna Fox and Diana
Hayes both of Florida, and Sherry Taylor of Chicago, IL; four sons Joe Johnson of Chicago, IL, Rick
Johnson of Lynco, WV, Shawn Johnson of Tennessee, and Tony Johnson of Oceana, WV; three sisters
Nancy Havert of Beckley, WV, Erdene Hiller of Colonial Beach, VA, and Debbie Wilson of Richmond,
VA; three brothers Doug Johnson and Bill Johnson both of Lynco, WV and Mike Johnson of Beckley,
WV; nineteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday January 22, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home with Rev. William Cook officiating. Arvus’s cremains will be laid to rest in the Cook
Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside Rites. 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 22, 1935 in Hemphill, WV a son of the late Gayther William and Nora Beatrice Mullins Johnson.
Arvus was a retired coal miner and a US Army Korean War Veteran. His brother Johnny Johnson also
preceded him in death. Survivors include four daughters Ann Marcum of Alabama, Donna Fox and Diana
Hayes both of Florida, and Sherry Taylor of Chicago, IL; four sons Joe Johnson of Chicago, IL, Rick
Johnson of Lynco, WV, Shawn Johnson of Tennessee, and Tony Johnson of Oceana, WV; three sisters
Nancy Havert of Beckley, WV, Erdene Hiller of Colonial Beach, VA, and Debbie Wilson of Richmond,
VA; three brothers Doug Johnson and Bill Johnson both of Lynco, WV and Mike Johnson of Beckley,
WV; nineteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday January 22, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home with Rev. William Cook officiating. Arvus’s cremains will be laid to rest in the Cook
Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside Rites. 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 Aaron Tilley, 55, of Cyclone, WV, passed away on Wednesday January 12, 2011 at Logan
Regional Medical Center. He was born February 13, 1955 in Oceana, WV, a son of the late Harvey
Leonard and Grethel Parsley Tilley. He was a US Marine Veteran. Survivors include his loving wife
Kathleen Lusk Tilley; two daughters Amanda Vorhees of Roanoke, VA and Deidra Tilley of Welch, WV;
two sons Richard Lane Paynter and wife Karina of Lynco, WV and Benjamin Marvin Paynter and wife
Kaitlin of Cyclone, WV; three grandchildren and two special grandchildren Jaiden Cline and Karsyn
Paynter; a sister Diana Fox of Kopperston, WV; two brothers Donnie Tilley of Kentucky and Mike Tilley
of Tennessee; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on
Sunday January 16, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Randy Bowels
officiating. He will be laid to rest in 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 6 – 9:
00 PM on Saturday January 15, 2011 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.
Regional Medical Center. He was born February 13, 1955 in Oceana, WV, a son of the late Harvey
Leonard and Grethel Parsley Tilley. He was a US Marine Veteran. Survivors include his loving wife
Kathleen Lusk Tilley; two daughters Amanda Vorhees of Roanoke, VA and Deidra Tilley of Welch, WV;
two sons Richard Lane Paynter and wife Karina of Lynco, WV and Benjamin Marvin Paynter and wife
Kaitlin of Cyclone, WV; three grandchildren and two special grandchildren Jaiden Cline and Karsyn
Paynter; a sister Diana Fox of Kopperston, WV; two brothers Donnie Tilley of Kentucky and Mike Tilley
of Tennessee; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on
Sunday January 16, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Randy Bowels
officiating. He will be laid to rest in 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 6 – 9:
00 PM on Saturday January 15, 2011 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.
Bobby Dale Carothers, 46, of Kopperston, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday January 4,
2011 in CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born October 5, 1964 in Mullens, WV a son of
Bob Eugene and Lillie Gladys Lester Carothers. Bobby attended the Bible Baptist Church, worked for Big
Justice Construction and was a member of IBEW Local Union number 317. He loved the outdoors, being
with family, friends and listening to Bluegrass Gospel music. Bobby was a 1983 graduate of Pineville High
School. He was preceded in death by a son Bobby Dale Carothers II and a sister Dreama Carothers.
Those left to enjoy his memory are his parents Bob and Gladys Carothers of Keyrock; his loving wife of 26
years Martha Carothers; two sons still at home Alston and Alex, his eldest son Ryan Carothers and wife
Chandra of McGraws; a very special grandson Zane Carothers of McGraws; sisters Ruth O’Neal of Turkey
Creek, Linda Cable of Keyrock and Jeannie Cook and husband Tommy of Jesse; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday January 9, 2011 at the Bible
Baptist Church on Kopperston Road with Pastor Earl Brewer and Rev. Herman Cook officiating. Bobby
will be laid to rest in the Kopperston Community Cemetery. Friends may gather with the family from 1:00
PM until service time on Sunday 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.
2011 in CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born October 5, 1964 in Mullens, WV a son of
Bob Eugene and Lillie Gladys Lester Carothers. Bobby attended the Bible Baptist Church, worked for Big
Justice Construction and was a member of IBEW Local Union number 317. He loved the outdoors, being
with family, friends and listening to Bluegrass Gospel music. Bobby was a 1983 graduate of Pineville High
School. He was preceded in death by a son Bobby Dale Carothers II and a sister Dreama Carothers.
Those left to enjoy his memory are his parents Bob and Gladys Carothers of Keyrock; his loving wife of 26
years Martha Carothers; two sons still at home Alston and Alex, his eldest son Ryan Carothers and wife
Chandra of McGraws; a very special grandson Zane Carothers of McGraws; sisters Ruth O’Neal of Turkey
Creek, Linda Cable of Keyrock and Jeannie Cook and husband Tommy of Jesse; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday January 9, 2011 at the Bible
Baptist Church on Kopperston Road with Pastor Earl Brewer and Rev. Herman Cook officiating. Bobby
will be laid to rest in the Kopperston Community Cemetery. Friends may gather with the family from 1:00
PM until service time on Sunday 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.
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Luther “Luke” Eugene Watts, 32, of Glover, WV, went to Heaven on Friday February 11, 2011 at his
home. He was born September 7, 1978 in Mullens WV, a son of Luther McCracken and Phyllis Cook-
Watts. Preceding him in death were his grandparents Robert Y. and Mary M. Cook and James and
Noche Faye McCracken; an aunt Terry L. Cook and a cousin Rayna Rowe. Survivors include his loving
mother Phyllis Cook; two brothers Micheal Watts and Joshua Watts; two sisters Mary Fortner and
husband Malcolm L. and Dana Dalton and husband Bobby Ray; step grandmother Marion McCracken of
Brenton, WV; aunts Claudine Smith and husband Greg of Pilot Mt., NC, Rosemarie Hatfield and husband
Carlos of King, NC; uncles Everette McCracken and wife Peggy of Brenton, WV, James M. McCracken
and wife Novella of Pineville, WV. Luke was loved and treasured by his cousins Shawn Beverly, Greg,
Mike, Katie and Emmy Smith, Robbie, Tracy and Whitney, Sheila, Matt, and Carla Hatfield; best buddy
Marshall Reed and many nieces and nephews and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday February18, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, with Rev. Melissa White officiating. He will be laid to rest in Cooper Cemetery, Skin Fork, 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.
home. He was born September 7, 1978 in Mullens WV, a son of Luther McCracken and Phyllis Cook-
Watts. Preceding him in death were his grandparents Robert Y. and Mary M. Cook and James and
Noche Faye McCracken; an aunt Terry L. Cook and a cousin Rayna Rowe. Survivors include his loving
mother Phyllis Cook; two brothers Micheal Watts and Joshua Watts; two sisters Mary Fortner and
husband Malcolm L. and Dana Dalton and husband Bobby Ray; step grandmother Marion McCracken of
Brenton, WV; aunts Claudine Smith and husband Greg of Pilot Mt., NC, Rosemarie Hatfield and husband
Carlos of King, NC; uncles Everette McCracken and wife Peggy of Brenton, WV, James M. McCracken
and wife Novella of Pineville, WV. Luke was loved and treasured by his cousins Shawn Beverly, Greg,
Mike, Katie and Emmy Smith, Robbie, Tracy and Whitney, Sheila, Matt, and Carla Hatfield; best buddy
Marshall Reed and many nieces and nephews and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday February18, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, with Rev. Melissa White officiating. He will be laid to rest in Cooper Cemetery, Skin Fork, 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.
Myrna “Tiny” Acord Walker, 61, of Oceana, WV went home to be with her Lord on Monday February 14,
2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 8, 1949 in Clear Fork, WV, a
daughter of the late Robert and Myrtle Lillian Hager Acord. Survivors include her loving husband Douglas
Franklin Walker; two sons Douglas Franklin Walker Jr. and wife Ruth and Christopher Dean Walker and
wife Melissa all of Oceana, WV; four grandchildren Amanda R. Walker of Oceana, WV, Douglas L. Walker
of Valdez, NC, Candy Renee Walker of Oceana, WV and Chris “CJ” Walker of Oceana, WV; one great
grandchild Sarina L. Walker of Valdez, NC; six sisters Sylvia Ann Bragg and husband Danford of Crany,
WV, Betty Jo Goodwin and husband Joe of Kopperston, WV, Nancy Carol Paynter and husband Benjamin
of Kopperston, WV, Virginia Bradley and husband Ronnie of Denver, NC, Stollie Allen and husband Harry
of Beckley, WV and Mary Ellen Lundy and husband Ken of Daniels, WV; one brother Robert Acord of Ohio
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday February
17, 2011 at Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, WV with Pastor William Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest
in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday February 16,
2011 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.
2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 8, 1949 in Clear Fork, WV, a
daughter of the late Robert and Myrtle Lillian Hager Acord. Survivors include her loving husband Douglas
Franklin Walker; two sons Douglas Franklin Walker Jr. and wife Ruth and Christopher Dean Walker and
wife Melissa all of Oceana, WV; four grandchildren Amanda R. Walker of Oceana, WV, Douglas L. Walker
of Valdez, NC, Candy Renee Walker of Oceana, WV and Chris “CJ” Walker of Oceana, WV; one great
grandchild Sarina L. Walker of Valdez, NC; six sisters Sylvia Ann Bragg and husband Danford of Crany,
WV, Betty Jo Goodwin and husband Joe of Kopperston, WV, Nancy Carol Paynter and husband Benjamin
of Kopperston, WV, Virginia Bradley and husband Ronnie of Denver, NC, Stollie Allen and husband Harry
of Beckley, WV and Mary Ellen Lundy and husband Ken of Daniels, WV; one brother Robert Acord of Ohio
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday February
17, 2011 at Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, WV with Pastor William Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest
in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday February 16,
2011 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.
Jerry Lee Smith, 68, of , Clear Fork, WV passed away February 15, 2011 at Cyclone, WV. He was born
August 11, 1942 in WV, the son of the late Jim Smith and the late Elizabeth Jane Blankenship Banther.
He worked for many years for B&L Excavation. Also preceding him in death was a brother Billy Joe
Smith. Survivors include his loving wife Inez Justice Smith; three daughters Terri Parson and husband Ivan
of NC, Angela Morgan and husband Darrell of Clear Fork, WV, Elizabeth McAlpin and husband Bobby of
NC; four sons Gary Wayne Smith and wife Shelly of Cedar Creek, WV, Clint Smith and wife Mary of Brier
Creek, WV, Jerry Lee Smith Jr. and wife Raeann of Cedar Creek, WV and Nicholas Smith and wife
Charlisa of Cedar Creek, WV; sixteen grandchildren Kim Dewayne Wells Jr. Benjamin Keith Wells,
Stephen Wells, Cory Wells, Leigha Sprouse, Gary Wayne Smith Jr., Jessica Lynn Morgan, Brittany Dawn
Toler, Clint Smith Jr., Dustin Garrett Smith, Sarah Lasha Smith, Chelsea Smith, Lyndsey Smith, Ashley
Steele, Brianna Tucker and Abigail McAlpin; seven great-grandchildren Hannah Toler, Markus Toler,
Jacob Spade, Brandy Wells, Kalia Wells, Emily Wells and Alexis Wells; one sister Bessie P. Blankenship
of Lynco, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday
February 19, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Firg Proffitt
officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Smith Family Cemetery, Cedar Creek, WV. Friends may gather
with the family from 10 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 Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
August 11, 1942 in WV, the son of the late Jim Smith and the late Elizabeth Jane Blankenship Banther.
He worked for many years for B&L Excavation. Also preceding him in death was a brother Billy Joe
Smith. Survivors include his loving wife Inez Justice Smith; three daughters Terri Parson and husband Ivan
of NC, Angela Morgan and husband Darrell of Clear Fork, WV, Elizabeth McAlpin and husband Bobby of
NC; four sons Gary Wayne Smith and wife Shelly of Cedar Creek, WV, Clint Smith and wife Mary of Brier
Creek, WV, Jerry Lee Smith Jr. and wife Raeann of Cedar Creek, WV and Nicholas Smith and wife
Charlisa of Cedar Creek, WV; sixteen grandchildren Kim Dewayne Wells Jr. Benjamin Keith Wells,
Stephen Wells, Cory Wells, Leigha Sprouse, Gary Wayne Smith Jr., Jessica Lynn Morgan, Brittany Dawn
Toler, Clint Smith Jr., Dustin Garrett Smith, Sarah Lasha Smith, Chelsea Smith, Lyndsey Smith, Ashley
Steele, Brianna Tucker and Abigail McAlpin; seven great-grandchildren Hannah Toler, Markus Toler,
Jacob Spade, Brandy Wells, Kalia Wells, Emily Wells and Alexis Wells; one sister Bessie P. Blankenship
of Lynco, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday
February 19, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Firg Proffitt
officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Smith Family Cemetery, Cedar Creek, WV. Friends may gather
with the family from 10 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 Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV.
William Paul Cook, 55, of Pineville, WV, formerly of Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord on
February 16, 2011 at St. Ann’s Hospital, Westerville, OH. He was born November 10, 1955 in Oceana,
WV, a son of the late Calvin Paul Cook and Dixie Arvella Poe Cook. He was a US Air Force Veteran,
1973 graduate of Oceana High School, life member of the DAV, American Legion and of the Pentecostal
Faith. Also preceding him in death were his first wife Wanda Stacy Cook and two sisters Ruby Darlene
Cook and Delores Kay Cook. Survivors include his loving wife Cathy Cook; two daughters Heather
Jeanne Belcher and husband Danny of Clear Fork, WV, Tabatha Lynn Kenneda and husband Jay of
Pineville, WV; a son Kevin Arlin Hatfield and wife Jessie of Pineville, WV; six grandchildren that he loved
very much Steven Belcher, Danielle Brooke Belcher, Whitney Dawn Hatfield, Deanna Lynn Kenneda,
Christopher Arlin Hatfiled and Hanna “Hannah Bug” Kenneda; two sisters Betty Faye Arrington and
husband Kenneth of Lynco, WV and Geneva Lynn Ingram and husband Jimbo of Mullens, WV; two
brothers Phillip Cook and wife Billy of Welch, WV and Barry Cook and wife Gloria of Texas; and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday February 21, 2011 at the
Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco, with the Rev. Jerry McCoy officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County
Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM at the church on Sunday. 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 16, 2011 at St. Ann’s Hospital, Westerville, OH. He was born November 10, 1955 in Oceana,
WV, a son of the late Calvin Paul Cook and Dixie Arvella Poe Cook. He was a US Air Force Veteran,
1973 graduate of Oceana High School, life member of the DAV, American Legion and of the Pentecostal
Faith. Also preceding him in death were his first wife Wanda Stacy Cook and two sisters Ruby Darlene
Cook and Delores Kay Cook. Survivors include his loving wife Cathy Cook; two daughters Heather
Jeanne Belcher and husband Danny of Clear Fork, WV, Tabatha Lynn Kenneda and husband Jay of
Pineville, WV; a son Kevin Arlin Hatfield and wife Jessie of Pineville, WV; six grandchildren that he loved
very much Steven Belcher, Danielle Brooke Belcher, Whitney Dawn Hatfield, Deanna Lynn Kenneda,
Christopher Arlin Hatfiled and Hanna “Hannah Bug” Kenneda; two sisters Betty Faye Arrington and
husband Kenneth of Lynco, WV and Geneva Lynn Ingram and husband Jimbo of Mullens, WV; two
brothers Phillip Cook and wife Billy of Welch, WV and Barry Cook and wife Gloria of Texas; and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday February 21, 2011 at the
Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco, with the Rev. Jerry McCoy officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County
Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM at the church on Sunday. 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.
Dovie Elswick Rollins, 66 of Crany, WV, passed away on Tuesday February 22, 2011 at her home. She
was born November 19, 1944 in Lorado, WV, a daughter of the late Theodore and Nealy Osborne
Elswick. Also preceding her in death are four brothers Eugene Elswick, James A “Pug” Elswick , Cyrus
Elswick and Frank Osborne. She was a member of the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include
her loving husband Charles Rollins; a daughter Paula Acord and husband Eddie of Kopperston, WV; a
son Charles “Chuck” Rollins Jr. and wife Kathy of Winston Salem, NC; grandchildren Chafin Rollins,
Andrew Rollins and Theodore “Shorty”Acord; two sisters Dorothy Gayhart of Beckley, WV, Corine
Blankenship of Kopperston, WV; two brothers Bob Elswick and wife Mary Ann of Milton, WV, Ralph
Elswick and wife Verna of Huntington, WV; three sister-in-laws Hazel Elswick of Kopperston, WV, Mary
Johnson and husband Bill of Crany, WV and Freda Smith and husband Bud of Crany, WV; two brother-in-
laws Bob Rollins and wife Donna of Crany, WV and Cecil Rollins and wife Donna of Crany, WV; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday February 25,
2011 at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett officiating. Dovie will be laid to
rest at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,WV. Friends may gather with the family at the church from 11
until time of service. 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 November 19, 1944 in Lorado, WV, a daughter of the late Theodore and Nealy Osborne
Elswick. Also preceding her in death are four brothers Eugene Elswick, James A “Pug” Elswick , Cyrus
Elswick and Frank Osborne. She was a member of the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include
her loving husband Charles Rollins; a daughter Paula Acord and husband Eddie of Kopperston, WV; a
son Charles “Chuck” Rollins Jr. and wife Kathy of Winston Salem, NC; grandchildren Chafin Rollins,
Andrew Rollins and Theodore “Shorty”Acord; two sisters Dorothy Gayhart of Beckley, WV, Corine
Blankenship of Kopperston, WV; two brothers Bob Elswick and wife Mary Ann of Milton, WV, Ralph
Elswick and wife Verna of Huntington, WV; three sister-in-laws Hazel Elswick of Kopperston, WV, Mary
Johnson and husband Bill of Crany, WV and Freda Smith and husband Bud of Crany, WV; two brother-in-
laws Bob Rollins and wife Donna of Crany, WV and Cecil Rollins and wife Donna of Crany, WV; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday February 25,
2011 at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett officiating. Dovie will be laid to
rest at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,WV. Friends may gather with the family at the church from 11
until time of service. 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.
Jimmy Wayne “Crickett” Crider, Sr., 55, of Lynco, WV, received his wings on Tuesday March 1, 2011 at
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. He was born April 17, 1955 in Harlen, KY,
a son of the late Walter and Loudie Dean Crider. Jimmy was a retired coal miner having worked at Harris
Mines and Wells, and a member of the UMWA. Jimmy loved the Lord with his whole heart. In addition to his
parents, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife
Betty Hatfield Crider; a very special friend Darrell Fernatt of Lynco, WV; a sister Timmie Beaver and
husband David of Concord, NC; a son Jimmy Wayne Crider, Jr., his wife Brenda and four grandchildren of
Beckley, WV; three daughters Amanda Shields, her husband Adam and four grandchildren of Mullens, WV,
Crystal Christian, her husband Doug and two grandchildren of Kopperston, WV, and Kathy Hatfield, her
husband Virgil and a grandchild of Oceana, WV; many nieces, nephews and other loving family and
friends. Jimmy will be sadly missed by anyone who has had the pleasure of knowing him. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday March 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV with Bro. Tommy White officiating. Jimmy will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Thursday March 3, 2011 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.
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. He was born April 17, 1955 in Harlen, KY,
a son of the late Walter and Loudie Dean Crider. Jimmy was a retired coal miner having worked at Harris
Mines and Wells, and a member of the UMWA. Jimmy loved the Lord with his whole heart. In addition to his
parents, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife
Betty Hatfield Crider; a very special friend Darrell Fernatt of Lynco, WV; a sister Timmie Beaver and
husband David of Concord, NC; a son Jimmy Wayne Crider, Jr., his wife Brenda and four grandchildren of
Beckley, WV; three daughters Amanda Shields, her husband Adam and four grandchildren of Mullens, WV,
Crystal Christian, her husband Doug and two grandchildren of Kopperston, WV, and Kathy Hatfield, her
husband Virgil and a grandchild of Oceana, WV; many nieces, nephews and other loving family and
friends. Jimmy will be sadly missed by anyone who has had the pleasure of knowing him. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday March 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV with Bro. Tommy White officiating. Jimmy will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Thursday March 3, 2011 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.
Nellie Gaye “Bandit” Vass McComas, 49, of Saulsville, WV, left this world on Friday, March 4, 2011 at
St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, WV following a short illness. She was born April 16, 1961 in Mullens,
WV, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Norma Vass. She was also preceded in death by a special
nephew Carlos D. Horton. Nellie loved spending time with her family and was friendly with everyone she
met. She was an avid equestrian and thoroughly enjoyed going to different horse shows and events. She
will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory are: her husband of 31
years, Ronnie Dean McComas, Sr. of Saulsville, her daughter, Darla D. McComas of Saulsville and her
son Ronnie D. McComas, Jr. of Saulsville. Six sisters: Debbie Brooks, Linda (Randy) Spears of Bolt;
Connie (Bruce) Horton of Beckley, Gloria Vass of Pineville, Josetta (Scotty) New of Gilbert and Rebecca
(Brian) Acord of Bolt. One brother: Carlos (Rosemary) Vass of Beckley. Her step-mother: Sue Vass of
Beckley and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday
March 8, 2011 at Fellowship Christian Church on Twin Falls Road, Pineville, WV with the Rev. Leroy
McMillion officiating. Nellie will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery, Pinnacle Creek Hollow. Friends may
call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Monday March 7, 2011 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.
St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, WV following a short illness. She was born April 16, 1961 in Mullens,
WV, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Norma Vass. She was also preceded in death by a special
nephew Carlos D. Horton. Nellie loved spending time with her family and was friendly with everyone she
met. She was an avid equestrian and thoroughly enjoyed going to different horse shows and events. She
will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory are: her husband of 31
years, Ronnie Dean McComas, Sr. of Saulsville, her daughter, Darla D. McComas of Saulsville and her
son Ronnie D. McComas, Jr. of Saulsville. Six sisters: Debbie Brooks, Linda (Randy) Spears of Bolt;
Connie (Bruce) Horton of Beckley, Gloria Vass of Pineville, Josetta (Scotty) New of Gilbert and Rebecca
(Brian) Acord of Bolt. One brother: Carlos (Rosemary) Vass of Beckley. Her step-mother: Sue Vass of
Beckley and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday
March 8, 2011 at Fellowship Christian Church on Twin Falls Road, Pineville, WV with the Rev. Leroy
McMillion officiating. Nellie will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery, Pinnacle Creek Hollow. Friends may
call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Monday March 7, 2011 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.
Juanita Morgan-Cook, 87, of Matheny, WV, left her earthly home to go to her Heavenly home, on
Tuesday March 8, 2011, at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born March 22, 1923 at
Elk Lick, WV a daughter of the late Bert and Hannah Short. Mrs. Cook was a charter member of The
Oceana First Church of God. She was preceded in death by her first loving husband, of fifty five years,
Charlie Morgan and her second loving husband, of two years, Raleigh Cook, parents, Bert and Hannah
Short, two sisters, Edith Short, Inez Chapman, a brother Bert Short, Jr., two sons, Roger Cook and Jim
Cook. She is survived by six sons Eudell (Frances) Morgan of Dover, TN, Ronald (Carolyn) Cook, of
Oceana, WV, Leo Morgan, of Pinehurst, NC., David Morgan, of Pigeon Forge, TN., Lloyd Cook, of
Matheny, WV, and Terry (Marty) Morgan, of Fairfield, OH, three daughters, Judy Cook (Ken) Buskirk, of
Virginia Beach, VA. Lorane Morgan (Dan) Hawk, Pilot Mtn, NC, Diane Cook (Charlie) Meadows, of
Oceana, WV, three brothers, Vern Short, Kermit (Reva) Short, Wonnie (Chestine)Short, two sisters,
Verlee Stewart and Erdene (Howard) Snider, 28 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Her greatest
joy was her family and spending time with them. She loved her church and her church family. She was
happiest helping other people. There is a big void on earth and a celebration in Heaven. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 12, 2011 at Oceana First Church of God with, her grandson,
Pastor Ty Morgan officiating. Friends may call at Oceana First Church of God, on Cook Parkway in
Oceana on Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will follow at
Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. 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.
Tuesday March 8, 2011, at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born March 22, 1923 at
Elk Lick, WV a daughter of the late Bert and Hannah Short. Mrs. Cook was a charter member of The
Oceana First Church of God. She was preceded in death by her first loving husband, of fifty five years,
Charlie Morgan and her second loving husband, of two years, Raleigh Cook, parents, Bert and Hannah
Short, two sisters, Edith Short, Inez Chapman, a brother Bert Short, Jr., two sons, Roger Cook and Jim
Cook. She is survived by six sons Eudell (Frances) Morgan of Dover, TN, Ronald (Carolyn) Cook, of
Oceana, WV, Leo Morgan, of Pinehurst, NC., David Morgan, of Pigeon Forge, TN., Lloyd Cook, of
Matheny, WV, and Terry (Marty) Morgan, of Fairfield, OH, three daughters, Judy Cook (Ken) Buskirk, of
Virginia Beach, VA. Lorane Morgan (Dan) Hawk, Pilot Mtn, NC, Diane Cook (Charlie) Meadows, of
Oceana, WV, three brothers, Vern Short, Kermit (Reva) Short, Wonnie (Chestine)Short, two sisters,
Verlee Stewart and Erdene (Howard) Snider, 28 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Her greatest
joy was her family and spending time with them. She loved her church and her church family. She was
happiest helping other people. There is a big void on earth and a celebration in Heaven. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 12, 2011 at Oceana First Church of God with, her grandson,
Pastor Ty Morgan officiating. Friends may call at Oceana First Church of God, on Cook Parkway in
Oceana on Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will follow at
Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. 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.
James Vanover, 80, of Welch, WV, passed away on Tuesday March 15, 2011 at the Golden Harvest
Nursing Home. He was born April 3, 1930 in Iaeger, WV, a son of the late Everett Vanover and Cassie
Steele Vanover Wilmer. He was a retired coal miner who lived most of his life in McDowell County. Also
preceding him in death, two sisters Patsy and Inez Vanover; first wife Edith Roberts Vanover; second
wife Thelma Johnston Stump Vanover; a son Luther Vanover; brother Glen “Tiny” Vanover; stepson
Robert Stump and stepdaughter Ginger Johnson French. Survivors include his children Imogene Jarrells
and husband Roger, Buford Vanover and his companion Ruby Burks, Hilda Lively and husband David,
Wilma Johnston and husband Alan, Luther’s wife Terry Vanover, Willard Vanover, Edward “Eddie”
Vanover and wife Lisa, Mark Vanover and companion Jackie, Jason Vanover, Paul Gibson and wife
Sonya and Wesley Johnson. Also left to cherish his memory are his sisters Betty Rose, Athalene “Sis”
Addair and husband Foster; brothers Estel Vanover and wife Doris, Harold Vanover and wife Patty.
James had eight children, four stepchildren, nineteen grandchildren, twenty eight great grandchildren, five
step grandchildren and one step great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Sunday
March 20, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Hannibal Blankenship
Jr. officiating. He will be laid to rest in High Knob Cemetery at Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Saturday March 19, 2011 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.
Nursing Home. He was born April 3, 1930 in Iaeger, WV, a son of the late Everett Vanover and Cassie
Steele Vanover Wilmer. He was a retired coal miner who lived most of his life in McDowell County. Also
preceding him in death, two sisters Patsy and Inez Vanover; first wife Edith Roberts Vanover; second
wife Thelma Johnston Stump Vanover; a son Luther Vanover; brother Glen “Tiny” Vanover; stepson
Robert Stump and stepdaughter Ginger Johnson French. Survivors include his children Imogene Jarrells
and husband Roger, Buford Vanover and his companion Ruby Burks, Hilda Lively and husband David,
Wilma Johnston and husband Alan, Luther’s wife Terry Vanover, Willard Vanover, Edward “Eddie”
Vanover and wife Lisa, Mark Vanover and companion Jackie, Jason Vanover, Paul Gibson and wife
Sonya and Wesley Johnson. Also left to cherish his memory are his sisters Betty Rose, Athalene “Sis”
Addair and husband Foster; brothers Estel Vanover and wife Doris, Harold Vanover and wife Patty.
James had eight children, four stepchildren, nineteen grandchildren, twenty eight great grandchildren, five
step grandchildren and one step great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Sunday
March 20, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Hannibal Blankenship
Jr. officiating. He will be laid to rest in High Knob Cemetery at Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Saturday March 19, 2011 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.
Sara Renee’ Cline Lomangino, 19, of Clear Fork was taken from this world to be an angel of the Lord
on March 14, 2011 in a car accident. She was born August 25, 1991 at Logan General Hospital, Sara
was a gifted child, Shirley Temple twin and a star basketball player at Baileysville Elementary School, she
also played baseball and softball. Sara was a 2005 freshman at Westside before transferring to Port
Jarvis High in New York. She loved music, sports, people, life, animals, but mostly her family. She was
employed at Pizza Hut in Oceana. Sara was preceded in death by her grandfather Donnie Blankenship, a
special uncle Paul Ray Blankenship and her cat Stinky. Survivors include her husband Jerry Lomangino of
Port Jarvis, NY; her father and step mother Joey and Sherry Cline of Clear Fork; her mother Carrie
Blankenship of Montque, NJ; her sisters at home Rebecca Paige Cline and Jocie Irene Cline of Clear
Fork; Stepsister Beth Jones of Beckley; Stepbrothers Jason Walker of Clear Fork and Timmy Walker of
Cumberland, MD; Grandparents Bobby and Yvonne Cline of Clear Fork, Diane Blankenship of Oceana;
Uncles and Aunts who were her big brothers and sisters Tony and Pam Cline, Eddie and Christy Cline,
Faith and Kevin Morgan of Clear Fork, Hope Cline of Beckley, Dale and April Belcher of Oceana, J.C.
and Yvonne Blankenship of Fayetville, Scott Blankenship of Ohio and Thomas Adkins of Cyclone; God
Parents Curtus and Cheryl Browning of NC; and a host of loving cousins, great uncles, aunts and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday March 18, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Sam Frances and Rev. Jerry Cline officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cline
Cemetery Sunhill, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral
home. Step brothers, uncles and cousins will serve as pall bearers. 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 March 14, 2011 in a car accident. She was born August 25, 1991 at Logan General Hospital, Sara
was a gifted child, Shirley Temple twin and a star basketball player at Baileysville Elementary School, she
also played baseball and softball. Sara was a 2005 freshman at Westside before transferring to Port
Jarvis High in New York. She loved music, sports, people, life, animals, but mostly her family. She was
employed at Pizza Hut in Oceana. Sara was preceded in death by her grandfather Donnie Blankenship, a
special uncle Paul Ray Blankenship and her cat Stinky. Survivors include her husband Jerry Lomangino of
Port Jarvis, NY; her father and step mother Joey and Sherry Cline of Clear Fork; her mother Carrie
Blankenship of Montque, NJ; her sisters at home Rebecca Paige Cline and Jocie Irene Cline of Clear
Fork; Stepsister Beth Jones of Beckley; Stepbrothers Jason Walker of Clear Fork and Timmy Walker of
Cumberland, MD; Grandparents Bobby and Yvonne Cline of Clear Fork, Diane Blankenship of Oceana;
Uncles and Aunts who were her big brothers and sisters Tony and Pam Cline, Eddie and Christy Cline,
Faith and Kevin Morgan of Clear Fork, Hope Cline of Beckley, Dale and April Belcher of Oceana, J.C.
and Yvonne Blankenship of Fayetville, Scott Blankenship of Ohio and Thomas Adkins of Cyclone; God
Parents Curtus and Cheryl Browning of NC; and a host of loving cousins, great uncles, aunts and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday March 18, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Sam Frances and Rev. Jerry Cline officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cline
Cemetery Sunhill, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral
home. Step brothers, uncles and cousins will serve as pall bearers. 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.
Waveline Lusk, 75, of Cyclone, WV, passed away on Sunday March 20, 2011 in Logan Regional
Medical Center. She was born February 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Fred and Pearl Bailey Gunnoe.
She was a member of Cyclone Church of God where she attended most of her life. She was a loving
mother and wife. She was a dedicated Christian and faithful friend. Also preceding her in death were
three children Karen Cook, Ellery Lusk and Teddy Ray Lusk; two grandchildren Ronnie Joe Boothe II and
Sherry Lusk. Survivors include her loving husband of 57 years Posey Lusk; five children Teddy Gunnoe
and his wife Kathy, Frances Stewart, and Sharon Harrison all of Cyclone, Berman Lusk and his wife Lou
of Oceana, and Tony Lusk and his wife Kathy of Ritchie County; nineteen grandchildren Curtis Gunnoe,
Amanda Blankenship, Renea Chapman, Jessica Lusk, Roger Stobart, Casey Trainer, Sabrina Lusk,
Larry Lusk, Donald Lusk, Steven Lusk, Lora Acord, Cassandra Gray, James Harrison, Jr., Jason Coburn,
Stephanie Murphy, Maranda Cook, Mitchell Cook, Ronnie Lusk and Marina Lusk; twenty eight great
grandchildren and nineteen brothers and sisters and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at 1:00 PM Saturday March 26, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with
Rev. Emma White 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 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.
Medical Center. She was born February 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Fred and Pearl Bailey Gunnoe.
She was a member of Cyclone Church of God where she attended most of her life. She was a loving
mother and wife. She was a dedicated Christian and faithful friend. Also preceding her in death were
three children Karen Cook, Ellery Lusk and Teddy Ray Lusk; two grandchildren Ronnie Joe Boothe II and
Sherry Lusk. Survivors include her loving husband of 57 years Posey Lusk; five children Teddy Gunnoe
and his wife Kathy, Frances Stewart, and Sharon Harrison all of Cyclone, Berman Lusk and his wife Lou
of Oceana, and Tony Lusk and his wife Kathy of Ritchie County; nineteen grandchildren Curtis Gunnoe,
Amanda Blankenship, Renea Chapman, Jessica Lusk, Roger Stobart, Casey Trainer, Sabrina Lusk,
Larry Lusk, Donald Lusk, Steven Lusk, Lora Acord, Cassandra Gray, James Harrison, Jr., Jason Coburn,
Stephanie Murphy, Maranda Cook, Mitchell Cook, Ronnie Lusk and Marina Lusk; twenty eight great
grandchildren and nineteen brothers and sisters and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at 1:00 PM Saturday March 26, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with
Rev. Emma White 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 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 Lynn Watts Cox, 35 of Lynco, WV passed away Wednesday March 23, 2011 at her home. She was
born March 25, 1975 in Man, WV, a daughter of Jimmy and Wanda Clarice Lusk Watts. Preceding her in
death her paternal grandfather Harvey Watts and maternal grandfather Shelley Lusk. Survivors include her
husband of 10 years Steven E. Cox, Jr., two beautiful children Jade and Trey Cox; three brothers Jimmy
Scott Watts and his wife Linda, Jamie Lee Watts and his wife Tammy and Brandon Toler and his girlfriend
Chassadee all of Cyclone, WV; two nephews Dalton and Nicholas Watts and one niece Tori Watts; two
grandmothers Magdalene Watts and Brookie Lusk of Cyclone, WV and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Sunday March 27, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, with Bro. Merle Walls officiating. She will be laid to rest in Osborne Cemetery, Brushy Fork Rd.,
Cyclone, WV Friends may gather with the family on Sunday March 27, 2011 from 11:00AM until time of
service at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
born March 25, 1975 in Man, WV, a daughter of Jimmy and Wanda Clarice Lusk Watts. Preceding her in
death her paternal grandfather Harvey Watts and maternal grandfather Shelley Lusk. Survivors include her
husband of 10 years Steven E. Cox, Jr., two beautiful children Jade and Trey Cox; three brothers Jimmy
Scott Watts and his wife Linda, Jamie Lee Watts and his wife Tammy and Brandon Toler and his girlfriend
Chassadee all of Cyclone, WV; two nephews Dalton and Nicholas Watts and one niece Tori Watts; two
grandmothers Magdalene Watts and Brookie Lusk of Cyclone, WV and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Sunday March 27, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, with Bro. Merle Walls officiating. She will be laid to rest in Osborne Cemetery, Brushy Fork Rd.,
Cyclone, WV Friends may gather with the family on Sunday March 27, 2011 from 11:00AM until time of
service at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Ivan Eugene “Buck” Ellis, 76, of Oceana, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday March 28,
2011 from Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond, WV. He was born May 12, 1934
in Gilbert, WV, a son of the late Lloyd and Bertha Snodgrass Ellis. He was a US Air Force Veteran and
attended the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by a brother Donald Ellis.
Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years Dianna Lynn Toler Ellis; two daughters Patricia Eubank and
husband Mike and Jennifer Stewart and husband Scott all of Ocala, FL.; one son Ivan Eugene Ellis, Jr. and
wife Jan of Dunnellon, FL; two sisters Billie Hatfield of Gilbert, WV and Sue Crawford of Florida; four
brothers Harry Ray Ellis and wife Marie of Gilbert, WV, John D. Ellis and wife Geraldine of Omar, WV,
Clayton Ellis of Florida and Robert Ellis and wife Geraldine of Bunker Hill, WV; five grandchildren Courtney
Eubanks, Anthony Ellis, Derrick Lynville, Hallie Lynville and Christopher Lynville; two great grandchildren
Cory Lynville and Tyler Lynville; two special nieces Amanda Massey and Nora Mullins; four special great
nieces Keyerra Massey, Kyra Mullins, Alyssa Mullins and Natausha Mullins; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday April 1, 2011 at the Oceana Freewill
Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett officiating. He will be laid to rest at 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 6 - 9:00 PM on Thursday March 31, 2011 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.
2011 from Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond, WV. He was born May 12, 1934
in Gilbert, WV, a son of the late Lloyd and Bertha Snodgrass Ellis. He was a US Air Force Veteran and
attended the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by a brother Donald Ellis.
Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years Dianna Lynn Toler Ellis; two daughters Patricia Eubank and
husband Mike and Jennifer Stewart and husband Scott all of Ocala, FL.; one son Ivan Eugene Ellis, Jr. and
wife Jan of Dunnellon, FL; two sisters Billie Hatfield of Gilbert, WV and Sue Crawford of Florida; four
brothers Harry Ray Ellis and wife Marie of Gilbert, WV, John D. Ellis and wife Geraldine of Omar, WV,
Clayton Ellis of Florida and Robert Ellis and wife Geraldine of Bunker Hill, WV; five grandchildren Courtney
Eubanks, Anthony Ellis, Derrick Lynville, Hallie Lynville and Christopher Lynville; two great grandchildren
Cory Lynville and Tyler Lynville; two special nieces Amanda Massey and Nora Mullins; four special great
nieces Keyerra Massey, Kyra Mullins, Alyssa Mullins and Natausha Mullins; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday April 1, 2011 at the Oceana Freewill
Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett officiating. He will be laid to rest at 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 6 - 9:00 PM on Thursday March 31, 2011 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.
Norman Edward Lawrence, 49, of Yanceyville, NC, formerly of Amherstdale, WV, departed this life
on Wednesday March 30, 2011 at his home. He was born January 30, 1962 in Logan, WV, a son of Zona
Marie Evans Lawrence and the late Fredrick Melvin. Survivors include his mother Zona Marie Evans
Lawrence of Elon, NC; two sons Richard E. Lawrence and Kevin Lawrence and wife Amber all of Green
Valley, WV; a daughter Teara Lawrence of Green Valley, WV; two grandchildren Bryson Lawrence and
Zach Adkins; five sisters Virginia Hopson and husband Gary Johnson of Yanceyville, NC, Carolyn Hopson
and husband Harmon of Amherstdale, WV, Angie Evans and husband Paul of Braholm, WV, Shelia
Lawrence of Gilmon Bottom, WV and LouAnn Beale and husband David of Elon, NC; three brothers Fred
Lawrence and wife Barbara of Cyclone, WV, Prentiss Lawrence and wife Penny of Gilmon Bottom, WV
and Charles Lawrence and wife Lilly of Huntersville, NC; special friend and mother of his children Belinda
Lawrence of Green Valley, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 7:00 PM Saturday April 2 ,2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Minister
Shane Hopson officiating. Following cremation his cremains will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery,
Pecks Mill, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 4:00 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.
on Wednesday March 30, 2011 at his home. He was born January 30, 1962 in Logan, WV, a son of Zona
Marie Evans Lawrence and the late Fredrick Melvin. Survivors include his mother Zona Marie Evans
Lawrence of Elon, NC; two sons Richard E. Lawrence and Kevin Lawrence and wife Amber all of Green
Valley, WV; a daughter Teara Lawrence of Green Valley, WV; two grandchildren Bryson Lawrence and
Zach Adkins; five sisters Virginia Hopson and husband Gary Johnson of Yanceyville, NC, Carolyn Hopson
and husband Harmon of Amherstdale, WV, Angie Evans and husband Paul of Braholm, WV, Shelia
Lawrence of Gilmon Bottom, WV and LouAnn Beale and husband David of Elon, NC; three brothers Fred
Lawrence and wife Barbara of Cyclone, WV, Prentiss Lawrence and wife Penny of Gilmon Bottom, WV
and Charles Lawrence and wife Lilly of Huntersville, NC; special friend and mother of his children Belinda
Lawrence of Green Valley, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 7:00 PM Saturday April 2 ,2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Minister
Shane Hopson officiating. Following cremation his cremains will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery,
Pecks Mill, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 4:00 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.
Bessie P. Blankenship, 64, of Lynco, WV passed away on Sunday April 3, 2011 at her home. She
was born November 19, 1946 in Clear Fork, WV a daughter of the late Dillard and Elizabeth Jane “Eliza”
Blankenship Banther. She was of the Pentecostal faith and a loving mother. Her two brothers Jerry and Bill
Smith also preceded her in death. Those left to cherish her memories are husband Steven E. Tilley; a
daughter Tonda R. Hatfield of Beckley, WV; a son Michael Brown and wife Tena of Oceana, WV; two
grandchildren Tanisha Danielle Frazier and Johnse Ray Hatfield; two step grandchildren Natasha Desirea
Frazier and Nikki Whitson; many nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral Services will
be held noon Friday April 8, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Firg
Proffitt officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, 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.
was born November 19, 1946 in Clear Fork, WV a daughter of the late Dillard and Elizabeth Jane “Eliza”
Blankenship Banther. She was of the Pentecostal faith and a loving mother. Her two brothers Jerry and Bill
Smith also preceded her in death. Those left to cherish her memories are husband Steven E. Tilley; a
daughter Tonda R. Hatfield of Beckley, WV; a son Michael Brown and wife Tena of Oceana, WV; two
grandchildren Tanisha Danielle Frazier and Johnse Ray Hatfield; two step grandchildren Natasha Desirea
Frazier and Nikki Whitson; many nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral Services will
be held noon Friday April 8, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Firg
Proffitt officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, 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.
Jeffery Ray Toler, 51, of Lynco, WV passed away on Tuesday April 5, 2011 at his home. He was born
March 17, 1960 in Simon, WV, a son of Joyce Morgan Toler and the late David Milton Toler. He was a
volunteer of the Huff Creek Rescue Squad. Also preceding him in death by a sister Rhonda Kay “Susie”
Toler Jackson; grandparents Lee Morgan, Joyce Blankenship, Garland and Martha Betty Toler; niece
Tanisha Browning Conn; nephew Bailey Braiden Toler. Survivors include a daughter Rhonda Darline Toler
of Lincoln, AL; a son Gavin Ray Toler of Kopperston, WV and a son David; two sisters Donita Toler of
Oceana, WV and Maretta Higley and husband Joel of Lynco, WV; three brothers Delmas Toler and fiancée
Tonya Acord of Lillydale, WV, Arland Toler and wife Judy of Rockhouse, WV and Adam Toler and wife
Becky of New Richmond; three grandchildren Charles, David and Ethan; three special nieces Cloe Lester,
Riley Higley and Kinlee Lester; two nephews Joshua Lester and Ashton Toler; special friend Jim Vance
and a host of uncles and aunts that loved him very much. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday
April 10, 2011 at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy White and Rev. Gary Browning
officiating. He will be laid to rest in Toler Family Cemetery, Rockhouse, WV. Friends may gather with the
family after 6:00 PM on Saturday April 9, 2011 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.
March 17, 1960 in Simon, WV, a son of Joyce Morgan Toler and the late David Milton Toler. He was a
volunteer of the Huff Creek Rescue Squad. Also preceding him in death by a sister Rhonda Kay “Susie”
Toler Jackson; grandparents Lee Morgan, Joyce Blankenship, Garland and Martha Betty Toler; niece
Tanisha Browning Conn; nephew Bailey Braiden Toler. Survivors include a daughter Rhonda Darline Toler
of Lincoln, AL; a son Gavin Ray Toler of Kopperston, WV and a son David; two sisters Donita Toler of
Oceana, WV and Maretta Higley and husband Joel of Lynco, WV; three brothers Delmas Toler and fiancée
Tonya Acord of Lillydale, WV, Arland Toler and wife Judy of Rockhouse, WV and Adam Toler and wife
Becky of New Richmond; three grandchildren Charles, David and Ethan; three special nieces Cloe Lester,
Riley Higley and Kinlee Lester; two nephews Joshua Lester and Ashton Toler; special friend Jim Vance
and a host of uncles and aunts that loved him very much. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday
April 10, 2011 at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy White and Rev. Gary Browning
officiating. He will be laid to rest in Toler Family Cemetery, Rockhouse, WV. Friends may gather with the
family after 6:00 PM on Saturday April 9, 2011 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.
Mary Ilene Lester, 81 of Oceana, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday April 8,
2011 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born December 20, 1929 in Guyan, WV, a
daughter of the late Oley and Ruby Morgan Hatfield. She attended the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church and
will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Also preceding her in death were two brothers James Oley
“Simon” Hatfield and Weldon Hatfield; one sister Elouise Hatfield. Those left to cherish her memory
include her loving husband of sixty-one years Buford Lester ; children Glen Lester , Buddy Lester and wife
Debbie, Bobby Lester, Brenda Vande Linde and husband Frank all of Oceana, Donna Lester and
husband William of Kopperston, WV and Patty Hutchinson and husband Larry of Oceana,; grandchildren
Chris Lester and wife Mandy of Jesse, Jeff Lester and wife Lisa, Amanda Lester all of Oceana, Tonya
Baker and husband Lonnie of Indian Creek, Shawn Vande Linde of NC, Samantha Lester, Billy Lester all
of Kopperston, Shannon Ferguson and husband Ray, Kimberly Davis and husband Wetzel all of Wyoming,
Shane Lester and wife Haley of Sublette, Kansas and Jason Hutchinson of Welch, WV; siblings Arden
Hatfield , Jackie Hatfield, Rondall Hatfield, Glenna all of Coal Mountain, and Alvin “Joe” Hatfield of Brier
Creek, and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday April 11, 2011
in the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett officiating. Mary will be laid to rest in
the Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 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.
2011 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born December 20, 1929 in Guyan, WV, a
daughter of the late Oley and Ruby Morgan Hatfield. She attended the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church and
will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Also preceding her in death were two brothers James Oley
“Simon” Hatfield and Weldon Hatfield; one sister Elouise Hatfield. Those left to cherish her memory
include her loving husband of sixty-one years Buford Lester ; children Glen Lester , Buddy Lester and wife
Debbie, Bobby Lester, Brenda Vande Linde and husband Frank all of Oceana, Donna Lester and
husband William of Kopperston, WV and Patty Hutchinson and husband Larry of Oceana,; grandchildren
Chris Lester and wife Mandy of Jesse, Jeff Lester and wife Lisa, Amanda Lester all of Oceana, Tonya
Baker and husband Lonnie of Indian Creek, Shawn Vande Linde of NC, Samantha Lester, Billy Lester all
of Kopperston, Shannon Ferguson and husband Ray, Kimberly Davis and husband Wetzel all of Wyoming,
Shane Lester and wife Haley of Sublette, Kansas and Jason Hutchinson of Welch, WV; siblings Arden
Hatfield , Jackie Hatfield, Rondall Hatfield, Glenna all of Coal Mountain, and Alvin “Joe” Hatfield of Brier
Creek, and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday April 11, 2011
in the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett officiating. Mary will be laid to rest in
the Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 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.
David Ray Blankenship, 51, of Kopperston, WV went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2011
following a long illness. He was born April 29, 1959 at Pineville, WV a son of Edwin and Hazel Marie
Graham Blankenship. David was preceded in death by his grandparents Wayne and Tressie Graham and
Albert and Rosie Blankenship; his father Edwin Blankenship; two brothers Clifford and Franklin “Bill”
Blankenship and a sister Deborah Ann Blankenship. David was a member of the Apostolic Faith
Tabernacle Church in Lillydale. He was a coal miner with Darn Coal for 16 years and Eddie Cline for four
years. After retiring he enjoyed being in the garden, fishing, spending time with family and friends. David
was an avid Jeff Gordon NASCAR fan. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving mother Hazel
Marie Graham Blankenship of Kopperston; a daughter Tabitha Johnson of Oceana; brothers Danny
(Sandy) Blankenship and Michael Blankenship and companion Angie all of Oceana, Leroy (Sarah)
Blankenship of Clear Fork; a sister Edwinna (Andrew) Lester of Hanover; two granddaughters Brooke
Dameron of Beaver and Miranda Blankenship of Dothan, AL; several nieces and nephews Kelly (Jason)
Lester of Indian Creek, Kayla Blankenship of Oceana, Andrea (Tony) Browning of Gilbert, Dennis
Blankenship of KY, Clifford Blankenship, Jr. of Oceana; great nieces whom he treasured Gracie and Haley
Lester of Indian Creek and Jessica Lester of Gilbert; great nephew Nickloas Browning of Gilbert; very
special friends Lillie, Charlie and Lucy Toler of Kopperston; a very special and loved adopted
granddaughter Megan Riddles; and a host of family and friends who he loved dearly. Funeral services will
be held at 1:00 PM on Friday April 15, 2011 at the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Church, Lillydale with
Pastor Curt Stafford and Rev. William Cook officiating. David will be laid to rest in the Blankenship
Cemetery, Clear Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Thursday April 14,
2011 at the church. Pallbearers will be Danny Blankenship, Michael Blankenship, Leroy Blankenship,
Elliott Hatfield, Gary Stafford, Tony Browning and Charlie Toler. Honorary pallbearer will be Andrew
Lester. The family would like to thank everyone for the love, prayers and support that they have shown
during this time; the Man Home Health Nurses Sherry and Nancy; the Cancer Center of Beckley and to all
the doctors and nurses. 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 April 29, 1959 at Pineville, WV a son of Edwin and Hazel Marie
Graham Blankenship. David was preceded in death by his grandparents Wayne and Tressie Graham and
Albert and Rosie Blankenship; his father Edwin Blankenship; two brothers Clifford and Franklin “Bill”
Blankenship and a sister Deborah Ann Blankenship. David was a member of the Apostolic Faith
Tabernacle Church in Lillydale. He was a coal miner with Darn Coal for 16 years and Eddie Cline for four
years. After retiring he enjoyed being in the garden, fishing, spending time with family and friends. David
was an avid Jeff Gordon NASCAR fan. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving mother Hazel
Marie Graham Blankenship of Kopperston; a daughter Tabitha Johnson of Oceana; brothers Danny
(Sandy) Blankenship and Michael Blankenship and companion Angie all of Oceana, Leroy (Sarah)
Blankenship of Clear Fork; a sister Edwinna (Andrew) Lester of Hanover; two granddaughters Brooke
Dameron of Beaver and Miranda Blankenship of Dothan, AL; several nieces and nephews Kelly (Jason)
Lester of Indian Creek, Kayla Blankenship of Oceana, Andrea (Tony) Browning of Gilbert, Dennis
Blankenship of KY, Clifford Blankenship, Jr. of Oceana; great nieces whom he treasured Gracie and Haley
Lester of Indian Creek and Jessica Lester of Gilbert; great nephew Nickloas Browning of Gilbert; very
special friends Lillie, Charlie and Lucy Toler of Kopperston; a very special and loved adopted
granddaughter Megan Riddles; and a host of family and friends who he loved dearly. Funeral services will
be held at 1:00 PM on Friday April 15, 2011 at the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Church, Lillydale with
Pastor Curt Stafford and Rev. William Cook officiating. David will be laid to rest in the Blankenship
Cemetery, Clear Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Thursday April 14,
2011 at the church. Pallbearers will be Danny Blankenship, Michael Blankenship, Leroy Blankenship,
Elliott Hatfield, Gary Stafford, Tony Browning and Charlie Toler. Honorary pallbearer will be Andrew
Lester. The family would like to thank everyone for the love, prayers and support that they have shown
during this time; the Man Home Health Nurses Sherry and Nancy; the Cancer Center of Beckley and to all
the doctors and nurses. 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.
Peggy Lambert Faulkner, 77, of Itmann, WV, passed away on Saturday April 16, 2011 at Wyoming
Continuous Care, New Richmond, WV. She was born March 5, 1934 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late
Garrett and Cora Sizemore Lambert, Sr. Peggy was a homemaker and a member of the Black Eagle
Missionary Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by a son Jimmy Dale Faulkner, father and
mother in law Luther and Laura Webb Faulkner, great grandson Brayden Lester, two sisters Margaret
Boothe and Kathy Harper and a brother Johnny Lambert. Survivors include her loving husband William
“Bill” Faulkner; two daughters Bonnie (Carl) Lester of Cabin Creek, WV and Connie (Roger) Lester of
New Richmond, WV; two sons William David (Linda) Faulkner and Donald Ray Faulkner and companion
Patty Barnes all of New Richmond, WV; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two brothers
Howard Lambert of Mullens, WV and Edward Lambert of New Richmond, WV; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday April 20, 2011 at the
Jackson Curve Cemetery, on Rt. 10 near New Richmond, WV with Rev. Dally Maynard officiating. Peggy
will be laid to rest in the Jackson Curve Cemetery, New Richmond, 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.
Continuous Care, New Richmond, WV. She was born March 5, 1934 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late
Garrett and Cora Sizemore Lambert, Sr. Peggy was a homemaker and a member of the Black Eagle
Missionary Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by a son Jimmy Dale Faulkner, father and
mother in law Luther and Laura Webb Faulkner, great grandson Brayden Lester, two sisters Margaret
Boothe and Kathy Harper and a brother Johnny Lambert. Survivors include her loving husband William
“Bill” Faulkner; two daughters Bonnie (Carl) Lester of Cabin Creek, WV and Connie (Roger) Lester of
New Richmond, WV; two sons William David (Linda) Faulkner and Donald Ray Faulkner and companion
Patty Barnes all of New Richmond, WV; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two brothers
Howard Lambert of Mullens, WV and Edward Lambert of New Richmond, WV; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday April 20, 2011 at the
Jackson Curve Cemetery, on Rt. 10 near New Richmond, WV with Rev. Dally Maynard officiating. Peggy
will be laid to rest in the Jackson Curve Cemetery, New Richmond, 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.
Carrie Daugherty Chapman, 46, of Lillydale, WV, passed away on Sunday April 17, 2011 at her home.
She was born May 26, 1964, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of Karen Chapman and the late Bennie Chapman,
Sr. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother Rhoda Chapman of Princeton, WV. She was a
loving mother and homemaker. Survivors include her daughter Heather Daugherty of Lynco, WV;
ex-husband Charles Daugherty of Hanover, WV; her mother Karen Chapman and boyfriend Bruce of
Chicago, IL; a brother Bennie Chapman, Jr. and wife Renea of Cyclone, WV; a niece and nephew
Cheyenne and Dylan Chapman of Cyclone, WV; Many other relatives living out of state; and a host of close
friends. She will be missed and loved always by those who knew her. Funeral services will be held at 2:00
PM Friday April 22, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. She will be laid to
rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, 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.
She was born May 26, 1964, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of Karen Chapman and the late Bennie Chapman,
Sr. She was also preceded in death by her grandmother Rhoda Chapman of Princeton, WV. She was a
loving mother and homemaker. Survivors include her daughter Heather Daugherty of Lynco, WV;
ex-husband Charles Daugherty of Hanover, WV; her mother Karen Chapman and boyfriend Bruce of
Chicago, IL; a brother Bennie Chapman, Jr. and wife Renea of Cyclone, WV; a niece and nephew
Cheyenne and Dylan Chapman of Cyclone, WV; Many other relatives living out of state; and a host of close
friends. She will be missed and loved always by those who knew her. Funeral services will be held at 2:00
PM Friday April 22, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. She will be laid to
rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, 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.
Elizabeth Catherine “Susie” Wolfe, 49, of Oceana, WV passed away on Monday April 18, 2011 at her
home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 2, 1961 in Beckley, WV a daughter of the
late Vaughn J. and Rachel Mae Ritchie Cozort. She was a 1979 graduate of Oceana High School and a
member of the Crany Missionary Baptist Church. Susie worked as an EMT for over 20 years, was a First
Aid and CPR instructor for much of that time. During her career she worked for many of the local EMS
Services, endeavoring to help those in need. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert
“Bob” Wolfe and a brother Eddie Cozort. Those left to mourn her passing include her daughter Tanya
Dawn Garber and husband Phillip, Jr. of Oceana; a step-son Joshua Wolfe of Pennsylvania; a brother Jim
Cozort and wife Patricia of Oceana; two grandchildren Faith and Willia Garber of Oceana; an uncle Jack
Ritchie of Oceana; sister-in-law Karen Roberts of NC; nieces Julie Cozort and Misti Toler both of Oceana;
nephew Adam Cozort and wife Emily of Oceana; special cousins Betty Halsey and husband Fred and
Andrea Hall and husband Daniel all of Oceana; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at noon on Thursday April 21, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home
with Rev. James Walker officiating. Susie will be laid to rest in the Kennedy Cemetery, Crany, WV. State
and Local EMS Personnel will honor Susie with an EMS Honor Guard and graveside 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.
home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 2, 1961 in Beckley, WV a daughter of the
late Vaughn J. and Rachel Mae Ritchie Cozort. She was a 1979 graduate of Oceana High School and a
member of the Crany Missionary Baptist Church. Susie worked as an EMT for over 20 years, was a First
Aid and CPR instructor for much of that time. During her career she worked for many of the local EMS
Services, endeavoring to help those in need. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert
“Bob” Wolfe and a brother Eddie Cozort. Those left to mourn her passing include her daughter Tanya
Dawn Garber and husband Phillip, Jr. of Oceana; a step-son Joshua Wolfe of Pennsylvania; a brother Jim
Cozort and wife Patricia of Oceana; two grandchildren Faith and Willia Garber of Oceana; an uncle Jack
Ritchie of Oceana; sister-in-law Karen Roberts of NC; nieces Julie Cozort and Misti Toler both of Oceana;
nephew Adam Cozort and wife Emily of Oceana; special cousins Betty Halsey and husband Fred and
Andrea Hall and husband Daniel all of Oceana; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at noon on Thursday April 21, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home
with Rev. James Walker officiating. Susie will be laid to rest in the Kennedy Cemetery, Crany, WV. State
and Local EMS Personnel will honor Susie with an EMS Honor Guard and graveside 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.
Loretta Lynn Morgan Pittman, 42, of North Springs, WV, passed away on Wednesday April 20, 2011 at
her home. She was born June 9, 1968 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of Buster Thurl and Dolly Mae Chambers
Kenneda. A brother Larry Fortner preceded her in death. Survivors include her companion of 6 years
James Toler; a daughter Tiffany Morgan and companion Shane Toler of Hanover; grandchild Braxton
Eugene Shane Toler; a son Stevie Ray Morgan of Hanover; four step grandchildren Casey Toler, Amber
Toler, Jamie Toler, David Toler of Hanover; three sisters Dovie Kenneda and husband Denver of
Crouches Farm, Margie Cline and husband Edward of Hanover and Brenda Rowe and husband Brady of
Hanover; three brothers Tommy Webb and wife Tessie of Hanover, Billy Fortner of NC, Shawn Toler of
Welch, her husband Franklin Pittman and a host of loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 2:00 PM Wednesday April 27, 2011 at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Barry Brooks
and Rev. Dennis Lester officiating. She will be laid to rest in Morgan Cemetery, Long Branch, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from 6 until midnight on Monday April 25, 2011 and Tuesday April 26, 2011 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.
her home. She was born June 9, 1968 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of Buster Thurl and Dolly Mae Chambers
Kenneda. A brother Larry Fortner preceded her in death. Survivors include her companion of 6 years
James Toler; a daughter Tiffany Morgan and companion Shane Toler of Hanover; grandchild Braxton
Eugene Shane Toler; a son Stevie Ray Morgan of Hanover; four step grandchildren Casey Toler, Amber
Toler, Jamie Toler, David Toler of Hanover; three sisters Dovie Kenneda and husband Denver of
Crouches Farm, Margie Cline and husband Edward of Hanover and Brenda Rowe and husband Brady of
Hanover; three brothers Tommy Webb and wife Tessie of Hanover, Billy Fortner of NC, Shawn Toler of
Welch, her husband Franklin Pittman and a host of loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 2:00 PM Wednesday April 27, 2011 at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Barry Brooks
and Rev. Dennis Lester officiating. She will be laid to rest in Morgan Cemetery, Long Branch, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from 6 until midnight on Monday April 25, 2011 and Tuesday April 26, 2011 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.
Misty Marie Justice Medero, 24, of New Port Ritchie, FL, formerly of Panther, WV, passed away on
Wednesday April 20, 2011 at Brookside Hospice, Palm Harbor, FL. She was born October 16, 1986 in
Bluefield, WV , a daughter of Melissa Ann “Lisa” Rowe Justice Hayes and the late Carl David Justice. She
was a loving mother. In addition to her father, her great grandpapents Martha and Archie B. Rowe and
General Bailey also preceded her in death along with her step mother Judy Moody Roberts Justice and a
great uncle John Henry Rowe. Survivors include her daughter Halie Medero of Iaeger; two sisters Meliene
Rowe and fiancée John Meadows of Iaeger and ShaLynn Justice of FL; a brother David Lee Justice of
Iaeger; her companion Benjamin Vaughn of Newport Ritchie, FL; step father Gary Hayes of Newport
Ritchie, FL; grandparents Tiny and Oscar Roberts of Panther and Martha and Sam Dotson of Iaeger; aunts
and uncles Diana Rowe of Long Pole, Arthur Rowe of Iaeger, Julie Dotson of Justice, Ginger Steele of NC,
Ricky Dean Dotson and Sammy Dotson both of Iaeger, and Delphia Dotson of NC; great grandparents
Barbara and Carl Sherwood of ME; a nephew Dakota Rowe of Iaeger; her husband Joshua Patrick
Medero of Tampa, FL; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00
AM on Tuesday April 26, 2011 at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. John Hunt and Bro. Willie
Coleman officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Allen and Dotson Cemetery, Panther, WV. Friends may
call after 6:00 PM on Monday 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.
Wednesday April 20, 2011 at Brookside Hospice, Palm Harbor, FL. She was born October 16, 1986 in
Bluefield, WV , a daughter of Melissa Ann “Lisa” Rowe Justice Hayes and the late Carl David Justice. She
was a loving mother. In addition to her father, her great grandpapents Martha and Archie B. Rowe and
General Bailey also preceded her in death along with her step mother Judy Moody Roberts Justice and a
great uncle John Henry Rowe. Survivors include her daughter Halie Medero of Iaeger; two sisters Meliene
Rowe and fiancée John Meadows of Iaeger and ShaLynn Justice of FL; a brother David Lee Justice of
Iaeger; her companion Benjamin Vaughn of Newport Ritchie, FL; step father Gary Hayes of Newport
Ritchie, FL; grandparents Tiny and Oscar Roberts of Panther and Martha and Sam Dotson of Iaeger; aunts
and uncles Diana Rowe of Long Pole, Arthur Rowe of Iaeger, Julie Dotson of Justice, Ginger Steele of NC,
Ricky Dean Dotson and Sammy Dotson both of Iaeger, and Delphia Dotson of NC; great grandparents
Barbara and Carl Sherwood of ME; a nephew Dakota Rowe of Iaeger; her husband Joshua Patrick
Medero of Tampa, FL; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00
AM on Tuesday April 26, 2011 at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. John Hunt and Bro. Willie
Coleman officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Allen and Dotson Cemetery, Panther, WV. Friends may
call after 6:00 PM on Monday 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.
Shirley Jane Cline Hatfield, 59, of Rockview, WV passed away on Friday April 22, 2011 in Raleigh
General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born January 11, 1952 in Welch, WV a daughter of Oley B. Cline
and the late Rosie Toler Cline. She was a homemaker and loving mother and wife. Shirley attended the
Rockview Pentecostal Church of God. Also preceding her in death were a sister Flossie Ray, three
brothers Timmy, Benny and Millard Cline. Survivors include her loving husband of 41 years Roy Hatfield,
Jr.; three daughters Jane (Jamie) Cook of Cabin Creek, Melissa (Johnny) Kennison of Beckley, WV and
Betty Jo (Jesse) Vance of Keyrock; five sons Roy Hatfield, Jr. II of Key Rock, Richard Benjamin (Robin)
Hatfield of Coon Branch, Johnny Mack (Angie) Hatfield of Bel-Air, OH, Nicholas Herman (Shasta) Hatfield
of Rockview, Danny Lee (Andrea) Hatfield of Mullens; two sisters Peggy (Ronald) Hatfield of Coon Branch,
and Debbie Cline of NC; five brothers Richard, Jeff, Frankie, Toby and Kenndell Cline all of Brenton;
cousin Bill (Shirley) Cline of Coal Mountain; aunt Frankie Cline of Long Branch; fourteen grandchildren;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday April 27,
2011 at the Rockview Pentecostal Church of God with Pastor Raymond Bishop officiating. Shirley will be
laid to rest in the Cline Cemetery, Reedy Creek, WV. Friends may call after 6:00 PM on Tuesday April 26,
2011 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.
General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born January 11, 1952 in Welch, WV a daughter of Oley B. Cline
and the late Rosie Toler Cline. She was a homemaker and loving mother and wife. Shirley attended the
Rockview Pentecostal Church of God. Also preceding her in death were a sister Flossie Ray, three
brothers Timmy, Benny and Millard Cline. Survivors include her loving husband of 41 years Roy Hatfield,
Jr.; three daughters Jane (Jamie) Cook of Cabin Creek, Melissa (Johnny) Kennison of Beckley, WV and
Betty Jo (Jesse) Vance of Keyrock; five sons Roy Hatfield, Jr. II of Key Rock, Richard Benjamin (Robin)
Hatfield of Coon Branch, Johnny Mack (Angie) Hatfield of Bel-Air, OH, Nicholas Herman (Shasta) Hatfield
of Rockview, Danny Lee (Andrea) Hatfield of Mullens; two sisters Peggy (Ronald) Hatfield of Coon Branch,
and Debbie Cline of NC; five brothers Richard, Jeff, Frankie, Toby and Kenndell Cline all of Brenton;
cousin Bill (Shirley) Cline of Coal Mountain; aunt Frankie Cline of Long Branch; fourteen grandchildren;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday April 27,
2011 at the Rockview Pentecostal Church of God with Pastor Raymond Bishop officiating. Shirley will be
laid to rest in the Cline Cemetery, Reedy Creek, WV. Friends may call after 6:00 PM on Tuesday April 26,
2011 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.
Ronald Lee Hatfield, 60, of Matheny, WV passed on Saturday April 23, 2011 in Welch Community
Hospital. He was born December 19, 1950 in Logan County, WV, a son of the late Roy Hatfield, Sr. and
Darlene Hatfield Weant. He was of the Pentecostal Faith. Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years
Peggy Cline Hatfield; two daughters Veronica Echols and husband Mike of Itmann and Linda Hatfield of
Matheny; six sons Ronald Lee Hatfield, Jr., Brian Hatfield, Anthony Hatfield and wife Georgie and
Christopher Hatfield all of Matheny, Ronnie Hatfield and wife Jolena of Oceana and Timothy Hatfield and
wife Summer of Matheny; one sister Judy Lyons and husband Kennith of Clear Fork; three brothers Roy
Hatfield, Jr. of Key Rock, Eddie Hatfield and wife Elizabeth of Grown and Jimmy Hatfield and wife Betty of
Detroit, MI; six grandchildren Dakota, Brianna, Anthony II, Jacob, Christian and Nevaeh; two step
grandchildren Avery Toler and wife Jennifer and Adam Toler and wife Tiffany all of Matheny; nine step great
grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday April 28,
2011 of the Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco, WV with the Pastor Firg Profitt and Rev. Tommy White
officiating. Ronald will be laid to rest in the Shannon Cemetery, Baileysville, WV. Friends may call after 6:00
PM on Wednesday April 27, 2011 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent
atwww.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Hospital. He was born December 19, 1950 in Logan County, WV, a son of the late Roy Hatfield, Sr. and
Darlene Hatfield Weant. He was of the Pentecostal Faith. Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years
Peggy Cline Hatfield; two daughters Veronica Echols and husband Mike of Itmann and Linda Hatfield of
Matheny; six sons Ronald Lee Hatfield, Jr., Brian Hatfield, Anthony Hatfield and wife Georgie and
Christopher Hatfield all of Matheny, Ronnie Hatfield and wife Jolena of Oceana and Timothy Hatfield and
wife Summer of Matheny; one sister Judy Lyons and husband Kennith of Clear Fork; three brothers Roy
Hatfield, Jr. of Key Rock, Eddie Hatfield and wife Elizabeth of Grown and Jimmy Hatfield and wife Betty of
Detroit, MI; six grandchildren Dakota, Brianna, Anthony II, Jacob, Christian and Nevaeh; two step
grandchildren Avery Toler and wife Jennifer and Adam Toler and wife Tiffany all of Matheny; nine step great
grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday April 28,
2011 of the Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco, WV with the Pastor Firg Profitt and Rev. Tommy White
officiating. Ronald will be laid to rest in the Shannon Cemetery, Baileysville, WV. Friends may call after 6:00
PM on Wednesday April 27, 2011 at the church. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent
atwww.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
David Lee Harper, 64, of Jasper, AL, formerly of Landville, WV, passed away April 24, 2011 at his
residence of natural causes. He was born October 23, 1946 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Allen Azel and
Rose Ivan Harper. He was employed by Chevron Mining in Berry, AL, He will be loved and sadly missed by
his co-workers. Also preceding him in death were his wife Bonnie Harper and infant brother Allen Harper.
Survivors include Companion Rita Mae Cook of Jasper, AL; daughter Venece Lynn Short and husband
James of Robinette, WV; three sons David A. “Dink” Harper of Charleston, WV and Sean C. Harper of
Logan, WV, John Brunn and wife Frances of Cleveland, OH; three step children Amber Cook, Billy Cook
and Rebecca Absher; six granddaughters Lenecia Short, Taylor Browning, Alyssa Harper, Amelia, Alanna
Harper and Myranda Brunn; one grandson Gavin Brunn; two great grandchildren Colton Gage, and Zoey
Shyanne; six step grandchildren Jamie Short, James Short Jr., Dalton, Ethan, Seth and Hannah Mae
Cook; two step great grandchild Ethan Perdue and Keeley Short; three sisters Cathy Dameron and
husband Ray of Cyclone, Sherrie Colegrove and husband Roy of Michigan and Debbie Eldridge and
husband Danny of NC; half sister Juanita Duncan of Virginia Beach, VA and a host of nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday April 29, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from 3-9:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be David
Harper, Sean Harper, James Short, Mark Dameron, Keith Dameron, Allen Colegrove, John Brunn and
Gavin Brunn. 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.
residence of natural causes. He was born October 23, 1946 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Allen Azel and
Rose Ivan Harper. He was employed by Chevron Mining in Berry, AL, He will be loved and sadly missed by
his co-workers. Also preceding him in death were his wife Bonnie Harper and infant brother Allen Harper.
Survivors include Companion Rita Mae Cook of Jasper, AL; daughter Venece Lynn Short and husband
James of Robinette, WV; three sons David A. “Dink” Harper of Charleston, WV and Sean C. Harper of
Logan, WV, John Brunn and wife Frances of Cleveland, OH; three step children Amber Cook, Billy Cook
and Rebecca Absher; six granddaughters Lenecia Short, Taylor Browning, Alyssa Harper, Amelia, Alanna
Harper and Myranda Brunn; one grandson Gavin Brunn; two great grandchildren Colton Gage, and Zoey
Shyanne; six step grandchildren Jamie Short, James Short Jr., Dalton, Ethan, Seth and Hannah Mae
Cook; two step great grandchild Ethan Perdue and Keeley Short; three sisters Cathy Dameron and
husband Ray of Cyclone, Sherrie Colegrove and husband Roy of Michigan and Debbie Eldridge and
husband Danny of NC; half sister Juanita Duncan of Virginia Beach, VA and a host of nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday April 29, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from 3-9:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be David
Harper, Sean Harper, James Short, Mark Dameron, Keith Dameron, Allen Colegrove, John Brunn and
Gavin Brunn. 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.
Roger Dale Thomas, 55, of Brenton, WV, passed away on Thursday April 28, 2011 at his home. He was
born August 1, 1955 in Pineville, West Virginia, a son of Margie Marie Vaughn Thomas Cook and the late
Lee Roy Thomas. He was a retired coal miner and a loving father and husband. In addition to his father, he
was also preceded in death by a special uncle William Pete Thomas. Survivors include his loving wife
Rebecca Sue Gibson Thomas; a son Roger Dale Thomas, II and wife Jessica of Kopperston, WV; his
mother Margie Marie Vaughn Thomas Cook of Jesse, WV; three sisters Carolyn Steele and husband
Tommy of Lynco, WV, Connie Deel and Cindy Clay both of Pineville, WV; a brother Gordon Thomas and
wife Tammy of Princeton, WV; his best friend Gene Sizemore; and a host of nieces, nephews and other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday May 2, 2011 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jim Davis and Bro. Dan Lawrence officiating. Roger
will be laid to rest in the Rose Cemetery, Brier Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon
until service time on Monday 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.
born August 1, 1955 in Pineville, West Virginia, a son of Margie Marie Vaughn Thomas Cook and the late
Lee Roy Thomas. He was a retired coal miner and a loving father and husband. In addition to his father, he
was also preceded in death by a special uncle William Pete Thomas. Survivors include his loving wife
Rebecca Sue Gibson Thomas; a son Roger Dale Thomas, II and wife Jessica of Kopperston, WV; his
mother Margie Marie Vaughn Thomas Cook of Jesse, WV; three sisters Carolyn Steele and husband
Tommy of Lynco, WV, Connie Deel and Cindy Clay both of Pineville, WV; a brother Gordon Thomas and
wife Tammy of Princeton, WV; his best friend Gene Sizemore; and a host of nieces, nephews and other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday May 2, 2011 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jim Davis and Bro. Dan Lawrence officiating. Roger
will be laid to rest in the Rose Cemetery, Brier Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon
until service time on Monday 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.
Carol Faye Morrell Buckland, 53, of Oceana, WV passed away Saturday April 30, 2011 at Welch
Community Hospital. Carol was born January 31, 1958 in Pineville, WV a daughter of the late Vernon harry
and Hazel Toler Morrell. She was a homemaker and attended the Lynco Community Church. In addition to
her parents she was preceded in death by an infant son John Wesley Buckland, a brother Bert Morrell,
father-in-law Ronald Buckland and a son-in-law Darren Toler. Survivors include her loving husband of 37
years Jackie Lee Buckland; two daughters Christina Michelle Toler and Amy Lea Bouldin both of Oceana,
WV; a son Jackie Isaih Buckland of Myrtle Beach, SC; five grandchildren Hailie Buckland, Megan Bouldin,
Autum Tolliver, Siceria Tolliver and Patrick Toler; her special mother-in-law Natalee Buckland of Oceana,
WV; two sisters Joan Morrell of Oceana, WV and Paula Allen and husband Marty of Lynco, WV; a brother
Randy Morrell of Oceana, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at
1:00 PM Thursday May 5, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Gary
Toler and Bro. Bill Massey officiating. Carol will be laid to rest in the Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday May 4, 2011 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.
Community Hospital. Carol was born January 31, 1958 in Pineville, WV a daughter of the late Vernon harry
and Hazel Toler Morrell. She was a homemaker and attended the Lynco Community Church. In addition to
her parents she was preceded in death by an infant son John Wesley Buckland, a brother Bert Morrell,
father-in-law Ronald Buckland and a son-in-law Darren Toler. Survivors include her loving husband of 37
years Jackie Lee Buckland; two daughters Christina Michelle Toler and Amy Lea Bouldin both of Oceana,
WV; a son Jackie Isaih Buckland of Myrtle Beach, SC; five grandchildren Hailie Buckland, Megan Bouldin,
Autum Tolliver, Siceria Tolliver and Patrick Toler; her special mother-in-law Natalee Buckland of Oceana,
WV; two sisters Joan Morrell of Oceana, WV and Paula Allen and husband Marty of Lynco, WV; a brother
Randy Morrell of Oceana, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at
1:00 PM Thursday May 5, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Gary
Toler and Bro. Bill Massey officiating. Carol will be laid to rest in the Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday May 4, 2011 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.
Ethelene “Ethel” Blankenship, on May 3, 2011, Ethel slipped away peacefully in the early morning
hours after an extended illness. She was born May 22, 1932 in Simon, WV, daughter of the late Johnny
and Mary Ellen Aliff Toler. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Norlin Toler and Luther Toler
and a sister Lucy Harvey. She is survived by her husband of 59 years Holland Blankenship: a son Randy
(Katrina) Blankenship of Beckley; granddaughters Melinda and Melissa Blankenship of Beckley; great
grandchildren Kaylea and Jackson of Beckley, WV; a very special niece and nephew Veronica and Carl
Allen of Sun Hill, to whom we can never express enough of our most deepest appreciation for your love
and devotion shown to our Mom; Molly, her faithful companion and beloved pet; two sisters Lula Neal and
Polly and Curtis Crouch of Shady Spring; a brother Brian Toler of Jesse; and a host of nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, May 6, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Jay Blankenship officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens Mausoleum, 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.
hours after an extended illness. She was born May 22, 1932 in Simon, WV, daughter of the late Johnny
and Mary Ellen Aliff Toler. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Norlin Toler and Luther Toler
and a sister Lucy Harvey. She is survived by her husband of 59 years Holland Blankenship: a son Randy
(Katrina) Blankenship of Beckley; granddaughters Melinda and Melissa Blankenship of Beckley; great
grandchildren Kaylea and Jackson of Beckley, WV; a very special niece and nephew Veronica and Carl
Allen of Sun Hill, to whom we can never express enough of our most deepest appreciation for your love
and devotion shown to our Mom; Molly, her faithful companion and beloved pet; two sisters Lula Neal and
Polly and Curtis Crouch of Shady Spring; a brother Brian Toler of Jesse; and a host of nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, May 6, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Jay Blankenship officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens Mausoleum, 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.
Doreen Drema Simpson Miller, 51, of Pineville, WV, passed away on May 3, 2011 at her home
following an extended illness. She was born January 10, 1960, in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late
Richard Lee and Virginia Belle Long Simpson. She was a homemaker and a 1978 graduate of Pineville
High School. Her two sisters Christine Simpson and Barbara Tolliver, a brother Dennis Simpson, a sister-
in-law Ella Daniels, and her little dog Misty also preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving
husband of 32 years Charles Edgar Miller; her best friend Charlene Miller of Pineville, WV; two sons C.J.
Miller and Pren Miller; six sisters Shirley Lusk of Poughkeepsie, NY, Marie (Joseph) Whittington of
Pineville, WV, Connie (Clyde) Davis of St. Cloud, FL, Betty (Ronnie) Mitchem of Fanrock, WV, Cletis Ann
Miller of Sophia, WV, Diana Faulkner of Princeton, WV; a brother Jimmie Simpson of Brenton, WV; a
special niece and friend Wanda Carter of Glen Fork, WV; her dog Sugar; and a host of nieces, nephews
and other loving family and friends. In keeping with Doreen’s wishes she 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.
following an extended illness. She was born January 10, 1960, in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late
Richard Lee and Virginia Belle Long Simpson. She was a homemaker and a 1978 graduate of Pineville
High School. Her two sisters Christine Simpson and Barbara Tolliver, a brother Dennis Simpson, a sister-
in-law Ella Daniels, and her little dog Misty also preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving
husband of 32 years Charles Edgar Miller; her best friend Charlene Miller of Pineville, WV; two sons C.J.
Miller and Pren Miller; six sisters Shirley Lusk of Poughkeepsie, NY, Marie (Joseph) Whittington of
Pineville, WV, Connie (Clyde) Davis of St. Cloud, FL, Betty (Ronnie) Mitchem of Fanrock, WV, Cletis Ann
Miller of Sophia, WV, Diana Faulkner of Princeton, WV; a brother Jimmie Simpson of Brenton, WV; a
special niece and friend Wanda Carter of Glen Fork, WV; her dog Sugar; and a host of nieces, nephews
and other loving family and friends. In keeping with Doreen’s wishes she 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.
Robie Gene Prater, 71, of Pineville, WV, passed away May 10, 2011 in Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He was born May 10, 1940 in Bonanza, KY, a son of the late Norman and Maggie Willliams Prater. He
was a building contractor for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Effie Wilkins,
two brothers Kyle and Conard and a daughter Patricia Carol Prater. Survivors include a daughter Christy (
Steven) Funderburk of Wingate, NC; four sons Chris (Cara) Jenkins of Boonville, NC, Robie Gene (Betty)
Prater Jr. of Waynesburg, KY, Gary (Shelia) Prater of Prestonsburg, KY, Greg (Lena) Prater of
Winchester, KY; grandchildren Christopher Jenkins, Jr., Travis Funderburk, Anna Clark, Jason Prater,
Justin Prater, David Bentley, Jeani Prater, James Prater, Johnathan Prater, Staci Russell, Paul Prater,
Joshua Prater, Jessica Prater, Devyn Prater, Aaron Prater; great grandchildren Madlyne "Maddie"
Johnson, Charlotte Bentley, Matthew Prater, Patricia "Gabby" Russell and Audrey Prater; a brother Roy
(Vickie) Prater of Lexington, KY; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with Robie’s
wishes he will be cremated. Memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday May 13, 2011 at the
Wyoming Methodist Church, Wyoming, WV, with Rev. Melissa White officiating. 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 May 10, 1940 in Bonanza, KY, a son of the late Norman and Maggie Willliams Prater. He
was a building contractor for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Effie Wilkins,
two brothers Kyle and Conard and a daughter Patricia Carol Prater. Survivors include a daughter Christy (
Steven) Funderburk of Wingate, NC; four sons Chris (Cara) Jenkins of Boonville, NC, Robie Gene (Betty)
Prater Jr. of Waynesburg, KY, Gary (Shelia) Prater of Prestonsburg, KY, Greg (Lena) Prater of
Winchester, KY; grandchildren Christopher Jenkins, Jr., Travis Funderburk, Anna Clark, Jason Prater,
Justin Prater, David Bentley, Jeani Prater, James Prater, Johnathan Prater, Staci Russell, Paul Prater,
Joshua Prater, Jessica Prater, Devyn Prater, Aaron Prater; great grandchildren Madlyne "Maddie"
Johnson, Charlotte Bentley, Matthew Prater, Patricia "Gabby" Russell and Audrey Prater; a brother Roy
(Vickie) Prater of Lexington, KY; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with Robie’s
wishes he will be cremated. Memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday May 13, 2011 at the
Wyoming Methodist Church, Wyoming, WV, with Rev. Melissa White officiating. 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.
Drema Lee “Little Turpin” Walls, 13, of Lillydale, WV, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2011 from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born July 28, 1997 in Logan, WV, a daughter of
Michael Lee and Pauline Turpin Walls. She was a 7th grade student at Oceana Middle School and had
attended Baileysville Elementary and Grade School thru the 6th grade. She attended the Briar Creek
Tabernacle Church. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Rosa Lee Walls. Survivors include
her parents Michael Lee and Pauline Turpin Walls of Lillydale; two sisters Katrina Walls and Lea Walls
both of Lillydale; grandparents Jimmy and Drema Turpin of Brier Creek and Darrell Walls of Lillydale; great
grandparents James and Pauline Turpin of Trace Fork; uncles and aunts Glen Walls of Oceana, Ed Turpin
of Covel, William Michael Turpin of Ripley, Randy and wife Rosa Tilley of Lillydale, Crystal Walls of Lillydale
and Jason Hutchinson of Welch; great uncles and aunts Phillip and Diana Ritchie of Trace Fork and Kent
and Jaquetta Vance of Fanrock; cousins Zachary Tilley and Lindsey Walls of Lillydale; family friends
Kylesha Conley of Lillydale and Ed Morgan of Fanrock; her best friend Dustin “Dusty” Justice of Crouches
Farm and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday May 21, 2011at
Noon at the Briar Creek Tabernacle, Brier Creek, WV with Pastor Ernie Francis officiating. She will be laid
to rest at Skyline Cemetery, Justice, WV. Friends may gather with the family on Friday May 20, 2011 from
6 - 10:00 PM at the church. Pallbearers will be Randy Tilley, Zack Tilley, Chris Ward, Michael Turpin, Ed
Turpin and Phillip Ritchie. 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.
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born July 28, 1997 in Logan, WV, a daughter of
Michael Lee and Pauline Turpin Walls. She was a 7th grade student at Oceana Middle School and had
attended Baileysville Elementary and Grade School thru the 6th grade. She attended the Briar Creek
Tabernacle Church. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Rosa Lee Walls. Survivors include
her parents Michael Lee and Pauline Turpin Walls of Lillydale; two sisters Katrina Walls and Lea Walls
both of Lillydale; grandparents Jimmy and Drema Turpin of Brier Creek and Darrell Walls of Lillydale; great
grandparents James and Pauline Turpin of Trace Fork; uncles and aunts Glen Walls of Oceana, Ed Turpin
of Covel, William Michael Turpin of Ripley, Randy and wife Rosa Tilley of Lillydale, Crystal Walls of Lillydale
and Jason Hutchinson of Welch; great uncles and aunts Phillip and Diana Ritchie of Trace Fork and Kent
and Jaquetta Vance of Fanrock; cousins Zachary Tilley and Lindsey Walls of Lillydale; family friends
Kylesha Conley of Lillydale and Ed Morgan of Fanrock; her best friend Dustin “Dusty” Justice of Crouches
Farm and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday May 21, 2011at
Noon at the Briar Creek Tabernacle, Brier Creek, WV with Pastor Ernie Francis officiating. She will be laid
to rest at Skyline Cemetery, Justice, WV. Friends may gather with the family on Friday May 20, 2011 from
6 - 10:00 PM at the church. Pallbearers will be Randy Tilley, Zack Tilley, Chris Ward, Michael Turpin, Ed
Turpin and Phillip Ritchie. 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 ”Bessie” Hamilton, 84, of Kopperston, WV, passed away June 1, 2011. She was born June 7,
1926 in McDowell, KY. She was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Catherine “Katie” Moore Tackett. She
was a waitress for many years and a loving wife and mother. Also preceding her in death were four brothers
Carmel, Clifford, Wendell and Carlos; four sisters Naveline (infant), Lesta Stout, Brooke May and Blanche
Prater; one great grandson James. Survivors include her loving husband of 67 years Eldron Hamilton; two
daughters Rebecca Adkins of Kopperston and Kay (Jackie) Sanders of Glen Fork; two sons Roger (Mai)
Hamilton of Blytheville Arkansas and Gregory (Elizabeth) Hamilton of Hutto, TX ; 13 grandchildren; 22 great
grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday June 3,
2011 at the Kopperston Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Raybon Cook and Rev Erwin Gregory officiating.
Following cremation, she will be laid to rest in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, WV. Friends may
gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Thursday June 2, 2011 at the church. The family wishes to
extend their deep appreciation to Hospice of Southern West Virginia for your special care of our wife and
mother. 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.
1926 in McDowell, KY. She was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Catherine “Katie” Moore Tackett. She
was a waitress for many years and a loving wife and mother. Also preceding her in death were four brothers
Carmel, Clifford, Wendell and Carlos; four sisters Naveline (infant), Lesta Stout, Brooke May and Blanche
Prater; one great grandson James. Survivors include her loving husband of 67 years Eldron Hamilton; two
daughters Rebecca Adkins of Kopperston and Kay (Jackie) Sanders of Glen Fork; two sons Roger (Mai)
Hamilton of Blytheville Arkansas and Gregory (Elizabeth) Hamilton of Hutto, TX ; 13 grandchildren; 22 great
grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday June 3,
2011 at the Kopperston Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Raybon Cook and Rev Erwin Gregory officiating.
Following cremation, she will be laid to rest in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, WV. Friends may
gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Thursday June 2, 2011 at the church. The family wishes to
extend their deep appreciation to Hospice of Southern West Virginia for your special care of our wife and
mother. 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.
Rosa Opal Blankenship Miller, 84, of Denver, NC, formerly of Kopperston, WV, passed away on
Monday May 30, 2011 in Genisis Nursing Home following a long fight with Alziemers. She was born March
27, 1926 in Big Laurel, WV, a daughter of the late Ulysses and Vallie Blankenship. Opal attended the
Campus Church of God. She was also preceded in death by her husband Estil Miller and her brothers and
sisters. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. Survivors include one son Danny Allan Miller
and wife Tammy of Denver, NC; one granddaughter Jessica Harrelson and husband Shane of Denver,
NC; one great granddaughter Emma Harrelson who she loved dearly; a special niece Sherry Bailey and
husband Gene; a special nephew Ray Miller; and a host of loving family and friends. Funeral services will
be held at 1:00 PM Friday June 3, 2011 at Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, WV, with Rev. William Cook
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the
family from 6-9:00 on Thursday June 2, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, 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.
Monday May 30, 2011 in Genisis Nursing Home following a long fight with Alziemers. She was born March
27, 1926 in Big Laurel, WV, a daughter of the late Ulysses and Vallie Blankenship. Opal attended the
Campus Church of God. She was also preceded in death by her husband Estil Miller and her brothers and
sisters. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. Survivors include one son Danny Allan Miller
and wife Tammy of Denver, NC; one granddaughter Jessica Harrelson and husband Shane of Denver,
NC; one great granddaughter Emma Harrelson who she loved dearly; a special niece Sherry Bailey and
husband Gene; a special nephew Ray Miller; and a host of loving family and friends. Funeral services will
be held at 1:00 PM Friday June 3, 2011 at Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, WV, with Rev. William Cook
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the
family from 6-9:00 on Thursday June 2, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, 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.
Leonard “John” Acord, Sr., 70 , of Lynco, WV passed away at his home on Tuesday May 31, 2011. He
was born October 27, 1940 in Clear Fork, WV, a son of the late Jack and Mary Graham Acord. His wife
Gracie Acord also preceded him in death. He was a retired UMWA coal miner. Survivors include three
sons Leonard Acord, Jr. of Mill Creek, Jackie Acord and wife Angie of Dixon, MO and Bill Acord and wife
Stacie of Lynco ; one daughter Aundrea Acord of Lynco, WV; six grandchildren Johnny, Cody and Latasha
Acord of Mill Creek, Alivia Grace Acord of Lynco and Ethan and Erin Acord of Dixon, MO; two sisters
Lucille Varney of Oceana and Betty Johnson of Beaver; one brother Bobby Acord and wife Phyllis of Mill
Creek; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday
June 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. William Cook officiating. He
will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon until time of
service at the funeral home on Saturday. 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 October 27, 1940 in Clear Fork, WV, a son of the late Jack and Mary Graham Acord. His wife
Gracie Acord also preceded him in death. He was a retired UMWA coal miner. Survivors include three
sons Leonard Acord, Jr. of Mill Creek, Jackie Acord and wife Angie of Dixon, MO and Bill Acord and wife
Stacie of Lynco ; one daughter Aundrea Acord of Lynco, WV; six grandchildren Johnny, Cody and Latasha
Acord of Mill Creek, Alivia Grace Acord of Lynco and Ethan and Erin Acord of Dixon, MO; two sisters
Lucille Varney of Oceana and Betty Johnson of Beaver; one brother Bobby Acord and wife Phyllis of Mill
Creek; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday
June 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. William Cook officiating. He
will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon until time of
service at the funeral home on Saturday. 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.
Jimmy Ray Shaw, 53, of Pineville, WV went home to heaven on Wednesday June 1, 2011 at his home.
He was born November 20, 1957 in McDowell County, WV, a son of the late Grover Shaw and Martha
Profitt. Also preceding him in death a brother Grover Howard Shaw ; daughter Heather Dawn Shaw and
brother- in- law Charles Williams. Survivors include his mother with whom he resided; one brother Abrey
Shaw and wife Debbie of Welch-Pineville Rd.; two sisters Linda Forrest and husband Al of Princeton, WV
and Brenda Williams of Briar Creek, WV; ex wife Debbie Byrd Hodges; two step children Daniel and
Tonya; several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends; special friend Brenda Cox. The family
would like to send a special thank you to Hospice of Southern WV and nurses Tracey and Kim. Funeral
services will be held 12:00 PM on Sunday June 5, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, with Minister Doug Thorn officiating. He will be laid to rest in Jackson Curve Cemetery, Pineville,
WV. Friends may gather with the family from 10:00 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.
He was born November 20, 1957 in McDowell County, WV, a son of the late Grover Shaw and Martha
Profitt. Also preceding him in death a brother Grover Howard Shaw ; daughter Heather Dawn Shaw and
brother- in- law Charles Williams. Survivors include his mother with whom he resided; one brother Abrey
Shaw and wife Debbie of Welch-Pineville Rd.; two sisters Linda Forrest and husband Al of Princeton, WV
and Brenda Williams of Briar Creek, WV; ex wife Debbie Byrd Hodges; two step children Daniel and
Tonya; several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends; special friend Brenda Cox. The family
would like to send a special thank you to Hospice of Southern WV and nurses Tracey and Kim. Funeral
services will be held 12:00 PM on Sunday June 5, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, with Minister Doug Thorn officiating. He will be laid to rest in Jackson Curve Cemetery, Pineville,
WV. Friends may gather with the family from 10:00 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.
Robert Rodney “Bob” “Railroad” Stafford, Sr., 72, of Baileysville, WV passed away on
Monday June 6, 2011 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born June 2, 1939 in
Baileysville, WV, a son of the late Rodney and Margarett Leola Aliff Stafford. He was a retired coal miner,
member of the UMWA and worked many years at US Steel’s # 50 mine on Pinnacle Creek. Also
preceding him in death was a son Randy Ray Stafford; a granddaughter Angelina Maria Stafford; two
brother-in-laws Mel Yerbey and Verlin Atwell. Survivors include his wife of 51 years Sylvia Atwell Stafford;
two daughters Regina Sue Stafford and companion Lendon “Jeff” Cline of Lynco and Rebecca “Becky”
Mueller and husband Ted of Oceana; four sons Robert “Robbie” Stafford Jr. and companion Shelly
McKinney of Mill Creek, Richard “Ricky” Stafford and companion Tammy Welch of Baileysville, Russell
“Rusty” Stafford and companion Dora Walker of Hanover, WV and Joseph Ray “JR” Stafford of
Baileysville; two sisters Evelyn Spires of Cleveland, OH and Linda Yerby of Cherokee, AL; one brother
William “Bill” Stafford and wife Gertie of Cleveland, OH; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday June 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, with Rev. Tommy Knotts officiating. He will be laid to rest in Stafford Family Cemetery,
Baileysville, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM Thursday June 9, 2011 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.
Monday June 6, 2011 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born June 2, 1939 in
Baileysville, WV, a son of the late Rodney and Margarett Leola Aliff Stafford. He was a retired coal miner,
member of the UMWA and worked many years at US Steel’s # 50 mine on Pinnacle Creek. Also
preceding him in death was a son Randy Ray Stafford; a granddaughter Angelina Maria Stafford; two
brother-in-laws Mel Yerbey and Verlin Atwell. Survivors include his wife of 51 years Sylvia Atwell Stafford;
two daughters Regina Sue Stafford and companion Lendon “Jeff” Cline of Lynco and Rebecca “Becky”
Mueller and husband Ted of Oceana; four sons Robert “Robbie” Stafford Jr. and companion Shelly
McKinney of Mill Creek, Richard “Ricky” Stafford and companion Tammy Welch of Baileysville, Russell
“Rusty” Stafford and companion Dora Walker of Hanover, WV and Joseph Ray “JR” Stafford of
Baileysville; two sisters Evelyn Spires of Cleveland, OH and Linda Yerby of Cherokee, AL; one brother
William “Bill” Stafford and wife Gertie of Cleveland, OH; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday June 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, with Rev. Tommy Knotts officiating. He will be laid to rest in Stafford Family Cemetery,
Baileysville, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM Thursday June 9, 2011 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.
Thelma Dooley Mulkey, 87, of Beckley, WV, formerly of Oceana, left this life to be with the Lord on
Wednesday June 8, 2011 at her home. She was born August 15, 1923 in Grundy, VA, a daughter of the
late William and Ida Belton Dooley. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Also
preceding her in death was her husband “Red” Mulkey; a step grandson Patrick Edds; brothers Bill
Dooley; a sister Ruby Bryant. Survivors include her daughter Carol Edds and husband Nathan of White
Oak; two grandchildren Kellie Aromin and husband Butch of Beckley, WV with whom she resided for the
last 15 years and Lisa Griffith of Daniels, WV; one step grandson Nathan Edds, Jr. and wife Melissa of
Louisville, Ky.; two great grandchildren Jordan Aromin, and Mackenzie Aromin; two step great
grandchildren Alishia and Nikki Edds; a special nephew Jerry “Duke” Dooley of Indiana and a host of
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday June 11, 2011 in the Chapel
of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with the Rev. James Walker officiating. She will be laid to rest in
Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon until service time on
Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Doyle Johnson, Chris Graham, Bud Smith, David Hurst
and Will Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Redden and Cecil Rollins. 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.
Wednesday June 8, 2011 at her home. She was born August 15, 1923 in Grundy, VA, a daughter of the
late William and Ida Belton Dooley. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Also
preceding her in death was her husband “Red” Mulkey; a step grandson Patrick Edds; brothers Bill
Dooley; a sister Ruby Bryant. Survivors include her daughter Carol Edds and husband Nathan of White
Oak; two grandchildren Kellie Aromin and husband Butch of Beckley, WV with whom she resided for the
last 15 years and Lisa Griffith of Daniels, WV; one step grandson Nathan Edds, Jr. and wife Melissa of
Louisville, Ky.; two great grandchildren Jordan Aromin, and Mackenzie Aromin; two step great
grandchildren Alishia and Nikki Edds; a special nephew Jerry “Duke” Dooley of Indiana and a host of
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday June 11, 2011 in the Chapel
of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with the Rev. James Walker officiating. She will be laid to rest in
Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon until service time on
Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Doyle Johnson, Chris Graham, Bud Smith, David Hurst
and Will Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Redden and Cecil Rollins. 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.
Kampton “Kernie”Cook, 71, of Pineville, WV, passed away June 10, 2011. He was born April 17,
1940 in Glen Rogers, WV, a son of the late Alvin Arnold and Bessie Bringer Cook. Also preceding him in
death a brother Alvin J. Cook; four sisters Mary Treadway, Irene Strarder, Maxine Lolich and Ruby
Daraban. Survivors include his girlfriend Andrea Taylor; one son Buddy Ray Cook of Deleware; one
brother Edward Boyd Cook of New Richmond, WV; four grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Monday June 13, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco with pastor Dewayne Hite officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family 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.
1940 in Glen Rogers, WV, a son of the late Alvin Arnold and Bessie Bringer Cook. Also preceding him in
death a brother Alvin J. Cook; four sisters Mary Treadway, Irene Strarder, Maxine Lolich and Ruby
Daraban. Survivors include his girlfriend Andrea Taylor; one son Buddy Ray Cook of Deleware; one
brother Edward Boyd Cook of New Richmond, WV; four grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Monday June 13, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco with pastor Dewayne Hite officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family 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.
Earl Coy Adkins, 34, of Lynco, WV, passed away June 8, 2011 in Lynco, WV. He was born May 3,
1977 in Welch, WV, a son of the late Larry Adkins and Karen Adkins. Survivors include two brothers Larry
Keith Adkins, Jr. and wife Susie of Ovapa, WV and Donald Lee Adkins of Huntsville, WV. There will be a
private vistitation followed by graveside services will be held at Adkins and Jett Cemetery, Ovapa, 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.
1977 in Welch, WV, a son of the late Larry Adkins and Karen Adkins. Survivors include two brothers Larry
Keith Adkins, Jr. and wife Susie of Ovapa, WV and Donald Lee Adkins of Huntsville, WV. There will be a
private vistitation followed by graveside services will be held at Adkins and Jett Cemetery, Ovapa, 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.
Jerry Douglas Lambert, 46, of New Richmond, WV, passed away June 13, 2011 from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. He was born November 17, 1964 in Mullens, WV, a son of Edward
Preston and Mary Jane Halsey Lambert of New Richmond, WV. Also preceding him in death was an
infant sister Rhonda Jane Lambert. Survivors include his father and mother Edward and Mary Jane Halsey
Lambert of New Richmond, WV; wife Debbie McGraw Lambert of Mooresville, NC; one sister Debra
Jennings of Mooresville, NC; two brothers Bobby Lambert and wife Kay of Eccles, WV and Wayne
Lambert and wife Diane of Kegley, WV; nieces and nephews Bobby (Stephanie) Lambert, Misty (Wesley)
Palmer, Brandon Lambert, Ashley Jennings and Donnie Jennings; best friend Eugene Dunford of
Matheny, WV; several uncles, aunts and a host of other loving family and friends. Graveside services will
be held at 1:00 PM Thursday June 16, 2011 at the Jackson Curve Cemetery, New Richmond, WV with the
Rev. Larry England officiating. 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.
sustained in an automobile accident. He was born November 17, 1964 in Mullens, WV, a son of Edward
Preston and Mary Jane Halsey Lambert of New Richmond, WV. Also preceding him in death was an
infant sister Rhonda Jane Lambert. Survivors include his father and mother Edward and Mary Jane Halsey
Lambert of New Richmond, WV; wife Debbie McGraw Lambert of Mooresville, NC; one sister Debra
Jennings of Mooresville, NC; two brothers Bobby Lambert and wife Kay of Eccles, WV and Wayne
Lambert and wife Diane of Kegley, WV; nieces and nephews Bobby (Stephanie) Lambert, Misty (Wesley)
Palmer, Brandon Lambert, Ashley Jennings and Donnie Jennings; best friend Eugene Dunford of
Matheny, WV; several uncles, aunts and a host of other loving family and friends. Graveside services will
be held at 1:00 PM Thursday June 16, 2011 at the Jackson Curve Cemetery, New Richmond, WV with the
Rev. Larry England officiating. 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 Watson Harless, 73, of Glen Fork, WV, passed away June 10, 2011 in Raleigh General
Hospital following a short illness. He was born November 9, 1937 at Cyclone, WV, the son of the late Milne
Harless and Fay (Brown) Harless Perry. He was a retired coal miner having worked at Eastern Associated’
s Harris and Light Foot mines and a member of the UMWA. Bobby was a US Army veteran having served
in the Korean War a member of the Disabled American Veterans, VFW, American Legion and of the
Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Also preceding him in death were two brothers Jackson Perry of
Cyclone and Bill Perry of Martinsburg, WV; a step dad Archie Perry of Cyclone and a step mother Rose
Harless of Bridge City, Texas. Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years Sharon Brooks Harless of Glen
Fork, WV; two daughters Kimberly D. Lafferty and her companion Carmie Estep Jr. of Glen Fork, WV and
Lisa Ortiz and husband Johnny of Hope Mills, NC; a granddaughter Jasmine Mackenzie Lafferty of Glen
Fork, WV and a grandson Steven Browning of Hope Mills, NC; a sister Wanda Sue Toler of Sutton, WV; a
brother James Perry of Smithfield , VA and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at 7:00 PM Wednesday June 15, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with the
Rev. Ernest Francis officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 6 - 9:00 PM at the funeral home.
Military 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.
Hospital following a short illness. He was born November 9, 1937 at Cyclone, WV, the son of the late Milne
Harless and Fay (Brown) Harless Perry. He was a retired coal miner having worked at Eastern Associated’
s Harris and Light Foot mines and a member of the UMWA. Bobby was a US Army veteran having served
in the Korean War a member of the Disabled American Veterans, VFW, American Legion and of the
Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Also preceding him in death were two brothers Jackson Perry of
Cyclone and Bill Perry of Martinsburg, WV; a step dad Archie Perry of Cyclone and a step mother Rose
Harless of Bridge City, Texas. Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years Sharon Brooks Harless of Glen
Fork, WV; two daughters Kimberly D. Lafferty and her companion Carmie Estep Jr. of Glen Fork, WV and
Lisa Ortiz and husband Johnny of Hope Mills, NC; a granddaughter Jasmine Mackenzie Lafferty of Glen
Fork, WV and a grandson Steven Browning of Hope Mills, NC; a sister Wanda Sue Toler of Sutton, WV; a
brother James Perry of Smithfield , VA and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at 7:00 PM Wednesday June 15, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with the
Rev. Ernest Francis officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 6 - 9:00 PM at the funeral home.
Military 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.
Billy Odell Carbaugh, 38, of Crany, WV passed away on Tuesday June 14, 2011 at his home. Billy
was born March 21, 1973 in Mullens, WV. He was a mechanic and loved working on vehicles. His father
Harold Odell Blankenship, step father Teddy Rollins and a special niece Nyrmal Ann Daugherty preceded
him in death. Survivors include his loving wife Angel Marie McClaine Carbaugh; three daughters Jasmine
Nicole Hall of Pineville, WV, Ashiley Carbaugh and Sabrina Kellie Carbaugh both of Crany, WV; a son
Billy Odell Carbaugh, Jr. of Pineville, WV; a special nephew Jacob Sams; and special nieces Sarah
Sams and Marsha Daugherty both of Oceana, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday June 20, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home. In
keeping with Billy’s wishes he will be cremated following the services. E-mail letters of sympathy may be
sent at ww.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
was born March 21, 1973 in Mullens, WV. He was a mechanic and loved working on vehicles. His father
Harold Odell Blankenship, step father Teddy Rollins and a special niece Nyrmal Ann Daugherty preceded
him in death. Survivors include his loving wife Angel Marie McClaine Carbaugh; three daughters Jasmine
Nicole Hall of Pineville, WV, Ashiley Carbaugh and Sabrina Kellie Carbaugh both of Crany, WV; a son
Billy Odell Carbaugh, Jr. of Pineville, WV; a special nephew Jacob Sams; and special nieces Sarah
Sams and Marsha Daugherty both of Oceana, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday June 20, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home. In
keeping with Billy’s wishes he will be cremated following the services. E-mail letters of sympathy may be
sent at ww.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
Billy Joe Mullins, 77, of Garland, WV was called home by the Lord on Sunday June 19, 2011 after an
extended illness. He was born January 25, 1934, a son of the late Bob Mullins of Panther, WV and Pearl
Steele Mullins Justice of Roderfield, WV. Billy worked as a coalminer and was a member of the Church of
Zion in Ikes Fork, WV. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Also preceding him in death
was a daughter Shirley Mullins; a son Tiny Mullins; a granddaughter Amanda Tiny Mullins and three sisters
Gladys Goins, Daisy Belcher and Marie “Reenie” Burks. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife
Vonnie Roberts Mullins and daughter Courtney Mullins of the home; five sons Thurman Mullins of Sandy
Huff, WV, Leonard Mullins and wife Brenda of Hensley, WV, Clinton Mullins and companion Delena
Steele of Garland, WV, Chris Mullins and wife Angie of Iaeger, WV and Charles Mullins and wife Sabrina
of Iaeger, WV; three daughters Gracie Kennedy and husband Mike of Iaeger, WV, Drema Delong and
husband Keith of Milebranch, WV and Rita Chaffins of Wilmore, WV; a sister Norma Seabolt of Kentucky;
a special aunt Alice Osborne of Iaeger, WV and granddaughter Jessica Mullins of North Carolina who he
helped raise and who assisted in his care during his illness; several half brothers and sisters; numerous
other grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday June 23, 2011 at the Christ Cathdral Church in Iaeger,
WV with the Rev. Elzie Blankenship and Rev. Butch White officiating. He will be laid to rest in Doyle Riffe
Cemetery in Beartown, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-10:00 PM Wednesday June 22,
2011 at the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
ww.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
extended illness. He was born January 25, 1934, a son of the late Bob Mullins of Panther, WV and Pearl
Steele Mullins Justice of Roderfield, WV. Billy worked as a coalminer and was a member of the Church of
Zion in Ikes Fork, WV. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Also preceding him in death
was a daughter Shirley Mullins; a son Tiny Mullins; a granddaughter Amanda Tiny Mullins and three sisters
Gladys Goins, Daisy Belcher and Marie “Reenie” Burks. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife
Vonnie Roberts Mullins and daughter Courtney Mullins of the home; five sons Thurman Mullins of Sandy
Huff, WV, Leonard Mullins and wife Brenda of Hensley, WV, Clinton Mullins and companion Delena
Steele of Garland, WV, Chris Mullins and wife Angie of Iaeger, WV and Charles Mullins and wife Sabrina
of Iaeger, WV; three daughters Gracie Kennedy and husband Mike of Iaeger, WV, Drema Delong and
husband Keith of Milebranch, WV and Rita Chaffins of Wilmore, WV; a sister Norma Seabolt of Kentucky;
a special aunt Alice Osborne of Iaeger, WV and granddaughter Jessica Mullins of North Carolina who he
helped raise and who assisted in his care during his illness; several half brothers and sisters; numerous
other grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday June 23, 2011 at the Christ Cathdral Church in Iaeger,
WV with the Rev. Elzie Blankenship and Rev. Butch White officiating. He will be laid to rest in Doyle Riffe
Cemetery in Beartown, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-10:00 PM Wednesday June 22,
2011 at the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
ww.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV.
Dianna Jean Fox, 60, of Lynco, WV passed away on Wednesday June 22, 2011 in Raleigh General
Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born March 27, 1951 in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of Don Woodridge of
Crossville, TN and the late Mary Parks Woodridge. Dianna was a loving wife and a member of Promise
Land Church in Oceana, WV. Survivors include her loving husband William E. “Bill” Fox; two sisters Teresa
Wykle of Crossville, TN and Sue Woodridge of Cleveland, OH; a brother Donnie Woodridge and wife Patty
of Crossville, TN; special friends David and Judy Johnson of Clear Fork, WV; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday June 27, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor David Johnson officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Cook
Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 8:00 PM on Sunday June 26, 2011 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.
Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born March 27, 1951 in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of Don Woodridge of
Crossville, TN and the late Mary Parks Woodridge. Dianna was a loving wife and a member of Promise
Land Church in Oceana, WV. Survivors include her loving husband William E. “Bill” Fox; two sisters Teresa
Wykle of Crossville, TN and Sue Woodridge of Cleveland, OH; a brother Donnie Woodridge and wife Patty
of Crossville, TN; special friends David and Judy Johnson of Clear Fork, WV; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday June 27, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor David Johnson officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Cook
Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 8:00 PM on Sunday June 26, 2011 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.
Joseph Michael “Joe” Cassell, 33, of Glen Daniels, WV, formerly of Lynco, WV went home to be
with Jesus Christ on Monday June 27, 2011 from injuries sustained in a mining accident at Rhino Eastern
mine on Bolt Mountain, where he was a crew leader. He was born March 25, 1978 in Man, WV, the son of
Richard Stephen “Steve” and Kathy Sheryl Brown Cassell of Lynco, WV. He was a proud coal miner, who
loved his work. Joe played football, basketball, and baseball in high school and was the captain of each
team his senior year. He loved to play golf, especially on Mondays with his nephew Chase. He was a 1997
graduate of Oceana High School and captain of the 1997 All-State Baseball team. Joe played college
baseball at Fairmont State and three years at WVU Tech and was team captain his senior year. He was a
2001 graduate of WVU Tech with a Physical Education Degree and served one year as a graduate
assistant at WVU Tech. He was well respected as a basketball official having worked mostly in Wyoming
and Raleigh Counties officiating at all levels and was loved greatly by the players. He was a yearly
participant in Relay for Life in Memory of his aunt Frances. He attended the Clear Fork Valley Baptist
Church and a member of the Black Diamond Basketball Board. He was saved and ready to meet the lord,
his life verse was Philipians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”. He was
preceded in death by his grandfathers John Ken Brown and Richard Hillard Cassell, grandmother Arthel
Oma Daniels Cassell, uncle Teddy Gibson, aunt frances Brown Kanott, step grandfather Joe Lusk and a
special aunt Lora Cline. Survivors include his loving parents Steve and Kathy Brown Cassell of Lynco; two
sisters Renee Lynn Cook and husband Eugene of Surveyor, WV, Mary Beth Gray of Roanoke, VA;
grandmother Nancy Lorine Brown Lusk of Lynco; nieces and nephews Michael Chase Cook, Abigail Marie
Cook, Samuel David Cook, Nicholas Tyler Gray and Jillianna Inez “Jill” Walker; special aunts and uncles
Teddy and Linda Toler of Kopperston, WV and Rodney and Kathy Fernandez of Glen Daniels, WV; aunts
and uncles Ron and Drema Grimmett of Huntington, WV, Dennie Kanott of Cherokee, NC and Onia Gibson
of Lynco, WV; special neighbor Jennifer Bradberry of Glen Daniels, WV; four dogs Sasha, Zoey, Scraps
and Jake; many many cousins and a great host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at noon Thursday June 30, 2011 at the Clear Fork Valley Baptist Church, Clear Fork, WV, with Pastor
Eugene Cook and Pastor Erwin Gregory officiating. Joe will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family on Wednesday June 29, 2011 from 6:00-10:00 pm at the
church. Pallbearers will be Teddy Toler, Trey Brunty, Tony Lester, Chase Cook, Rodney Fernandez, JR
Carter, PJ Short, David Price, Jr. and Shawn Gray. 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.
with Jesus Christ on Monday June 27, 2011 from injuries sustained in a mining accident at Rhino Eastern
mine on Bolt Mountain, where he was a crew leader. He was born March 25, 1978 in Man, WV, the son of
Richard Stephen “Steve” and Kathy Sheryl Brown Cassell of Lynco, WV. He was a proud coal miner, who
loved his work. Joe played football, basketball, and baseball in high school and was the captain of each
team his senior year. He loved to play golf, especially on Mondays with his nephew Chase. He was a 1997
graduate of Oceana High School and captain of the 1997 All-State Baseball team. Joe played college
baseball at Fairmont State and three years at WVU Tech and was team captain his senior year. He was a
2001 graduate of WVU Tech with a Physical Education Degree and served one year as a graduate
assistant at WVU Tech. He was well respected as a basketball official having worked mostly in Wyoming
and Raleigh Counties officiating at all levels and was loved greatly by the players. He was a yearly
participant in Relay for Life in Memory of his aunt Frances. He attended the Clear Fork Valley Baptist
Church and a member of the Black Diamond Basketball Board. He was saved and ready to meet the lord,
his life verse was Philipians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”. He was
preceded in death by his grandfathers John Ken Brown and Richard Hillard Cassell, grandmother Arthel
Oma Daniels Cassell, uncle Teddy Gibson, aunt frances Brown Kanott, step grandfather Joe Lusk and a
special aunt Lora Cline. Survivors include his loving parents Steve and Kathy Brown Cassell of Lynco; two
sisters Renee Lynn Cook and husband Eugene of Surveyor, WV, Mary Beth Gray of Roanoke, VA;
grandmother Nancy Lorine Brown Lusk of Lynco; nieces and nephews Michael Chase Cook, Abigail Marie
Cook, Samuel David Cook, Nicholas Tyler Gray and Jillianna Inez “Jill” Walker; special aunts and uncles
Teddy and Linda Toler of Kopperston, WV and Rodney and Kathy Fernandez of Glen Daniels, WV; aunts
and uncles Ron and Drema Grimmett of Huntington, WV, Dennie Kanott of Cherokee, NC and Onia Gibson
of Lynco, WV; special neighbor Jennifer Bradberry of Glen Daniels, WV; four dogs Sasha, Zoey, Scraps
and Jake; many many cousins and a great host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at noon Thursday June 30, 2011 at the Clear Fork Valley Baptist Church, Clear Fork, WV, with Pastor
Eugene Cook and Pastor Erwin Gregory officiating. Joe will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family on Wednesday June 29, 2011 from 6:00-10:00 pm at the
church. Pallbearers will be Teddy Toler, Trey Brunty, Tony Lester, Chase Cook, Rodney Fernandez, JR
Carter, PJ Short, David Price, Jr. and Shawn Gray. 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 P. Lambert, 73, of New Richmond, WV passed away on Saturday July 9, 2011 in Welch
Community Hospital. He was born December 21, 1937 in McDowell County, WV, a son of the late Garrett
H. and Cora Mae Sizemore Lambert. Also preceding him in death were a son Jerry Douglas Lambert, an
infant daughter Rhonda Jane Lambert, three sisters Peggy Faulkner, Kathy Harper and Margaret Booth,
and two brothers Johnny Ray Lambert and Garrett David Lambert. He was a retired UMWA coal miner
having worked for many years at Console’s Itmann Mine. Survivors include his wife Mary Jane Halsey
Lambert of New Richmond; a daughter Debra Jennings of Mooresville, NC; two sons Bobby Lambert and
wife Kay of Eccles, and Wayne Lambert and wife Diane of Kegley; six grandchildren Bobby (Stephanie)
Lambert, Misty (Wesley) Palmer, Brandon Lambert, Ashley Jennings and Donnie Jennings; six great-
grandchildren Bryson Jennings, Aiden Lambert, Alyssa Lambert, Devon Palmer, Cameron Palmer and
Dustin Palmer; a brother Howard H. Lambert of Mullens; daughter-in-law Debbie McGraw Lambert of
Mooresville, NC; ex-daughter-in-law Pamela Lambert of Amigo; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday July 13, 2011 at the Jackson Curve
Cemetery, New Richmond, with the Rev. Larry England officiating. Burial will follow 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.
Community Hospital. He was born December 21, 1937 in McDowell County, WV, a son of the late Garrett
H. and Cora Mae Sizemore Lambert. Also preceding him in death were a son Jerry Douglas Lambert, an
infant daughter Rhonda Jane Lambert, three sisters Peggy Faulkner, Kathy Harper and Margaret Booth,
and two brothers Johnny Ray Lambert and Garrett David Lambert. He was a retired UMWA coal miner
having worked for many years at Console’s Itmann Mine. Survivors include his wife Mary Jane Halsey
Lambert of New Richmond; a daughter Debra Jennings of Mooresville, NC; two sons Bobby Lambert and
wife Kay of Eccles, and Wayne Lambert and wife Diane of Kegley; six grandchildren Bobby (Stephanie)
Lambert, Misty (Wesley) Palmer, Brandon Lambert, Ashley Jennings and Donnie Jennings; six great-
grandchildren Bryson Jennings, Aiden Lambert, Alyssa Lambert, Devon Palmer, Cameron Palmer and
Dustin Palmer; a brother Howard H. Lambert of Mullens; daughter-in-law Debbie McGraw Lambert of
Mooresville, NC; ex-daughter-in-law Pamela Lambert of Amigo; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday July 13, 2011 at the Jackson Curve
Cemetery, New Richmond, with the Rev. Larry England officiating. Burial will follow 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.
Kenneth Ray “Bo” Cline, 54, of Panther, WV passed away on Wednesday July 13, 2011 at the
Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. He was born October 29, 1956 in Welch, WV a son of the late Ance
Gabe and Laura Alice Blankenship Cline. Also preceding him in death were two sisters Conniezene Cline
and Sharon Faye Lusk and one niece Debbie Cline. Survivors include a daughter Desiree Nichole Steele
and husband Randy of Peterstown, WV; a son Casey Dakota Vernatter of Mohawk, WV; a grandson
Randy “Jay” Steele of Peterstown, WV; a granddaughter Kalee Brooke Steele of Peterstown, WV; two
sisters Wilma Smith Coleman and husband Roy of Bassett, VA and Margie Tina Lee and husband Mike of
Bassett, VA; four brothers Ance Philip “Dino” Cline and wife Tracy of Bassett, VA, Edmond Gary Cline and
wife Diane of Bassett, VA, Randal “Football” Stanley Cline of Bassett, VA and Aaron Christopher “Chris”
Cline of Panther, WV; mother of his daughter Elizabeth “Libby” McCoy of Gary, WV; mother of his son
Elaine Robinette of Iaeger, WV; Leslie Justice of Trace Fork, WV who was like a father to him; and a host
of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday July 16, 2011 at Little
Zion Old Regular Baptist Church Panther, WV with the Ministers John R. Justice, Arthur Short, Fred Bailey
and Zeb Justice officiating. He will be laid to rest in Blankenship Cemetery, Panther, WV. Friends may
gather with the family after 6:00 PM at the church on Friday July 15, 2011. 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. He was born October 29, 1956 in Welch, WV a son of the late Ance
Gabe and Laura Alice Blankenship Cline. Also preceding him in death were two sisters Conniezene Cline
and Sharon Faye Lusk and one niece Debbie Cline. Survivors include a daughter Desiree Nichole Steele
and husband Randy of Peterstown, WV; a son Casey Dakota Vernatter of Mohawk, WV; a grandson
Randy “Jay” Steele of Peterstown, WV; a granddaughter Kalee Brooke Steele of Peterstown, WV; two
sisters Wilma Smith Coleman and husband Roy of Bassett, VA and Margie Tina Lee and husband Mike of
Bassett, VA; four brothers Ance Philip “Dino” Cline and wife Tracy of Bassett, VA, Edmond Gary Cline and
wife Diane of Bassett, VA, Randal “Football” Stanley Cline of Bassett, VA and Aaron Christopher “Chris”
Cline of Panther, WV; mother of his daughter Elizabeth “Libby” McCoy of Gary, WV; mother of his son
Elaine Robinette of Iaeger, WV; Leslie Justice of Trace Fork, WV who was like a father to him; and a host
of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday July 16, 2011 at Little
Zion Old Regular Baptist Church Panther, WV with the Ministers John R. Justice, Arthur Short, Fred Bailey
and Zeb Justice officiating. He will be laid to rest in Blankenship Cemetery, Panther, WV. Friends may
gather with the family after 6:00 PM at the church on Friday July 15, 2011. 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.
Dora Frances “Frankie” Vance Short, 70, of Spotsylvania, formerly of Wyoming County, WV,
passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Mary Washington Hospital after having won a 12 year battle
against Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Her family was at her side. Frances (Frankie as many of her
friends knew her) was born on April 1, 1941 in Baileysville, WV, the daughter of the late Troy Greenway
and Virginia Mae Craft Vance. She often spoke fondly of how the difficulties of growing up in that era at
Cub Creek WV were offset by the love and support of her sisters, brothers and nieces that were as sisters
to her. The foundation of her belief in the importance of family was based on their support. She was
baptized at the Oceana First Church of God and is a friend of the Clear Fork Independent Church of God,
in WV. She was an avid supporter of the Women in the Military Memorial in Washington DC and to the
American Indian Museum in Washington DC. Frances spent her time on various bowling leagues over the
years but more recently in Fredericksburg where she and her friends enjoyed bowling. She enjoyed it for
decades and became quite skilled at, having placed in tournaments regularly. Frances also began
painting in the early 80’s as a creative outlet and evolved from student to artist over the last thirty years of
her life. Her paintings and other art were personal endeavors that she rarely showed off. She has left
behind a vast collection, however, for those of us for whom she cared and cared for her. Other artistic
endeavors that she enjoyed include sewing, ceramics, gardening, cross-stitching and cooking for her
family. Most importantly to her, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose love, leadership
and impact will be felt for generations to come. She loved her family above all else and dedicated her life
to their well being. Mrs. Short is survived by her husband, Chuck, of over 50 years. Other survivors are her
children and spouses; Bradley and Joann Short of Fredericksburg, Alicia and Hamid Beladi-Mosavi of
Bebehan, Iran, Kathleen Short of Blacksburg VA, and Craig and Erica Short of Buena Vista VA; three
brothers and their wives; Oakey and Mildred Vance of Orange, Riley and Joyce Vance of Baileysville, WV
and Clarence “Shorty” Vance of Baileysville, WV; two sisters and husbands; Grace Stewart of Richmond,
WV, and Geraldine and Gene New, of Brenton, WV. Frances also has 12 grandchildren: Charles,
Shabnam, Hamid, Farid, Omid and Navid Belad-Mosavi, Michael and Wesley Blackburn, Nicolas
Strasser, Sidney, Casey and Addison Short; five great-grandchildren; Nathan, Ethan, Emily, Cadence and
Cody Blackburn and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. She was preceded in
death by her sister, Laura Lester and brothers Henry, Roby and Anderson Vance. The family received
friends 1:00 -4:00 pm Sunday July 17, 2011 at Laurel Hill Funeral Home, Spotsylvania VA. Funeral
services will be conducted at 3:00 pm Monday July 18, 2011 at the Clear Fork Independent Church of
God with Pastor Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. officiating. Frankie will be laid to rest the Vern and Mary Short
Family Cemetery, Clear fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 1:00 PM until service time at
the church on Monday July 18, 2011. Online condolences may be made at staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com
and laurelhillfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV and the Laurel Hill Funeral Home, Spotsylvania, VA.
passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Mary Washington Hospital after having won a 12 year battle
against Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Her family was at her side. Frances (Frankie as many of her
friends knew her) was born on April 1, 1941 in Baileysville, WV, the daughter of the late Troy Greenway
and Virginia Mae Craft Vance. She often spoke fondly of how the difficulties of growing up in that era at
Cub Creek WV were offset by the love and support of her sisters, brothers and nieces that were as sisters
to her. The foundation of her belief in the importance of family was based on their support. She was
baptized at the Oceana First Church of God and is a friend of the Clear Fork Independent Church of God,
in WV. She was an avid supporter of the Women in the Military Memorial in Washington DC and to the
American Indian Museum in Washington DC. Frances spent her time on various bowling leagues over the
years but more recently in Fredericksburg where she and her friends enjoyed bowling. She enjoyed it for
decades and became quite skilled at, having placed in tournaments regularly. Frances also began
painting in the early 80’s as a creative outlet and evolved from student to artist over the last thirty years of
her life. Her paintings and other art were personal endeavors that she rarely showed off. She has left
behind a vast collection, however, for those of us for whom she cared and cared for her. Other artistic
endeavors that she enjoyed include sewing, ceramics, gardening, cross-stitching and cooking for her
family. Most importantly to her, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose love, leadership
and impact will be felt for generations to come. She loved her family above all else and dedicated her life
to their well being. Mrs. Short is survived by her husband, Chuck, of over 50 years. Other survivors are her
children and spouses; Bradley and Joann Short of Fredericksburg, Alicia and Hamid Beladi-Mosavi of
Bebehan, Iran, Kathleen Short of Blacksburg VA, and Craig and Erica Short of Buena Vista VA; three
brothers and their wives; Oakey and Mildred Vance of Orange, Riley and Joyce Vance of Baileysville, WV
and Clarence “Shorty” Vance of Baileysville, WV; two sisters and husbands; Grace Stewart of Richmond,
WV, and Geraldine and Gene New, of Brenton, WV. Frances also has 12 grandchildren: Charles,
Shabnam, Hamid, Farid, Omid and Navid Belad-Mosavi, Michael and Wesley Blackburn, Nicolas
Strasser, Sidney, Casey and Addison Short; five great-grandchildren; Nathan, Ethan, Emily, Cadence and
Cody Blackburn and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. She was preceded in
death by her sister, Laura Lester and brothers Henry, Roby and Anderson Vance. The family received
friends 1:00 -4:00 pm Sunday July 17, 2011 at Laurel Hill Funeral Home, Spotsylvania VA. Funeral
services will be conducted at 3:00 pm Monday July 18, 2011 at the Clear Fork Independent Church of
God with Pastor Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. officiating. Frankie will be laid to rest the Vern and Mary Short
Family Cemetery, Clear fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 1:00 PM until service time at
the church on Monday July 18, 2011. Online condolences may be made at staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com
and laurelhillfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV and the Laurel Hill Funeral Home, Spotsylvania, VA.
Ernest “Pepper” Thomas, Jr., 53, of Kistler, WV went home July 17, 2011 at Logan Regional
Medical Center following a short illness. He was born October 7, 1957 in Man, WV a son of the late Ernest
and Ester Opal Osborne Thomas, Sr. Also preceding him in death his wife Ernestine Bailey Thomas;
infant granddaughter Isabella Rose Thomas and brother James Thomas. Survivors include his daughter
Tina Michelle Thomas Harvey and husband Bucky Don of Cyclone, WV; a son Adam Thomas and wife
Jamie Marie of Crouches Farm, WV; four grandchildren Dillon Harvey, Makayla Harvey, Emily Thomas
and Kiristen Thomas; four sisters Deloris “Lois” Goodwin of Seth, WV, Barbara Bailey and husband
Warren Jay of Curtis, WV, Vickie Toler of Robinette, WV and Lucille Bailey and husband Jason of
Accoville, WV; a brother Danny Thomas and wife Gretta of Curtis, WV; a uncle Ernest Osborne and wife
Ilene of Greenwood, WV and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00
PM on Wednesday July 20, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with the Bro.
Merle Walls officiating. He will be laid to rest in Brown Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with
the family from 6-8:00 on Tuesday July 19, 2011 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.
Medical Center following a short illness. He was born October 7, 1957 in Man, WV a son of the late Ernest
and Ester Opal Osborne Thomas, Sr. Also preceding him in death his wife Ernestine Bailey Thomas;
infant granddaughter Isabella Rose Thomas and brother James Thomas. Survivors include his daughter
Tina Michelle Thomas Harvey and husband Bucky Don of Cyclone, WV; a son Adam Thomas and wife
Jamie Marie of Crouches Farm, WV; four grandchildren Dillon Harvey, Makayla Harvey, Emily Thomas
and Kiristen Thomas; four sisters Deloris “Lois” Goodwin of Seth, WV, Barbara Bailey and husband
Warren Jay of Curtis, WV, Vickie Toler of Robinette, WV and Lucille Bailey and husband Jason of
Accoville, WV; a brother Danny Thomas and wife Gretta of Curtis, WV; a uncle Ernest Osborne and wife
Ilene of Greenwood, WV and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00
PM on Wednesday July 20, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with the Bro.
Merle Walls officiating. He will be laid to rest in Brown Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with
the family from 6-8:00 on Tuesday July 19, 2011 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.
Eileen Lester Blankenship, 80, of Clear Fork, WV, passed away July 28, 2011 in Wyoming Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond, WV. She was born May 13, 1931 in Baileysville, WV, a
daughter of the late Frank and Josie Morgan Lester of Indian Creek, WV. Mrs. Blankenship was a
homemaker and a caregiver to many family members. She also worked as a cook at Elk Lick Grade
School and delivered mail for several years. Her loving husband of over 40 years, Tom Blankenship also
preceded her in death, along with a sister Helen Green, a brother Bobby Lester and two infant children.
Survivors include three children: two sons Ronald Blankenship and wife Carolyn of Mechanicsville, MD
and Rick L. Blankenship of Clear Fork, WV and a daughter Kathy Cook and husband Rodney of Lynco,
WV; six grandchildren Mishelle Farrell of MD, David Scott Blankenship and wife Lee of MD, Cindy Mullins
and husband Randy of VA, Bridgett Walker and husband Brian of Pineville, Becky Pugalee and husband
Lucas of Beckley and Kyle Cook and girl friend Candace Brown of Clear Fork; the wonderful blessing of
14 great grandchildren with one more great grandchild on the way; three sisters Lonie “Tootsie” Butler,
Hazel Hurley and Gracie Lester; three brothers Sonny Lester, Ernie Lester and Stacy Lester; and a host of
wonderful and loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday August 1, 2011 in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with her son Pastor Ron Blankenship officiating.
She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from
10:00 AM until time of service on Monday. Pallbearers will be grandsons, great grandsons, grandsons-in-
law, and her son-in-law. The family would like to send special thanks to the nurses, CNA’s, and all the Staff
at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 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 Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond, WV. She was born May 13, 1931 in Baileysville, WV, a
daughter of the late Frank and Josie Morgan Lester of Indian Creek, WV. Mrs. Blankenship was a
homemaker and a caregiver to many family members. She also worked as a cook at Elk Lick Grade
School and delivered mail for several years. Her loving husband of over 40 years, Tom Blankenship also
preceded her in death, along with a sister Helen Green, a brother Bobby Lester and two infant children.
Survivors include three children: two sons Ronald Blankenship and wife Carolyn of Mechanicsville, MD
and Rick L. Blankenship of Clear Fork, WV and a daughter Kathy Cook and husband Rodney of Lynco,
WV; six grandchildren Mishelle Farrell of MD, David Scott Blankenship and wife Lee of MD, Cindy Mullins
and husband Randy of VA, Bridgett Walker and husband Brian of Pineville, Becky Pugalee and husband
Lucas of Beckley and Kyle Cook and girl friend Candace Brown of Clear Fork; the wonderful blessing of
14 great grandchildren with one more great grandchild on the way; three sisters Lonie “Tootsie” Butler,
Hazel Hurley and Gracie Lester; three brothers Sonny Lester, Ernie Lester and Stacy Lester; and a host of
wonderful and loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday August 1, 2011 in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with her son Pastor Ron Blankenship officiating.
She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from
10:00 AM until time of service on Monday. Pallbearers will be grandsons, great grandsons, grandsons-in-
law, and her son-in-law. The family would like to send special thanks to the nurses, CNA’s, and all the Staff
at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 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.
Jackie Dean Allen, 53, of Ballard, WV passed away on Saturday July 30, 2011 at his home. He was
born June 16, 1958 in Mullens, WV, a son of Mandy Jane Tilley Allen of Ravencliff, WV and the late Claud
Preston Allen. He was a disabled coal miner, a member of the UMWA and attended Rhema Ministries and
many other area churches. He loved fishing, being outdoors and spending time with his granddaughter.
Survivors include a daughter Ashley Renee Allen of Ballard, WV; a son Jason Tilley of Sabine, WV; a
granddaughter Cameran J. Tilley of Sabine, WV; four sisters Betty Bowman, Nancy Allen, Doris Allen and
Donna Allen all of Ravencliff, WV; four brothers Dennis (Susan) Allen of McGraws, WV, Darrell “Jake”
(Tammy) Allen of Glen Fork, WV, Claude Allen, Jr. and Randell Allen both of Ravencliff, WV and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday August 4, 2011 in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Ernest Francis officiating. He will be laid to
rest in Pretty Ridge Cemetery, Saulsville, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 - 9:00PM on
Wednesday August 3, 2011 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be nephews 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.
born June 16, 1958 in Mullens, WV, a son of Mandy Jane Tilley Allen of Ravencliff, WV and the late Claud
Preston Allen. He was a disabled coal miner, a member of the UMWA and attended Rhema Ministries and
many other area churches. He loved fishing, being outdoors and spending time with his granddaughter.
Survivors include a daughter Ashley Renee Allen of Ballard, WV; a son Jason Tilley of Sabine, WV; a
granddaughter Cameran J. Tilley of Sabine, WV; four sisters Betty Bowman, Nancy Allen, Doris Allen and
Donna Allen all of Ravencliff, WV; four brothers Dennis (Susan) Allen of McGraws, WV, Darrell “Jake”
(Tammy) Allen of Glen Fork, WV, Claude Allen, Jr. and Randell Allen both of Ravencliff, WV and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday August 4, 2011 in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Ernest Francis officiating. He will be laid to
rest in Pretty Ridge Cemetery, Saulsville, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 - 9:00PM on
Wednesday August 3, 2011 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be nephews 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.
Janice Sue Hite Fields, 63, of Kopperston, WV passed away on Saturday August 6, 2011 at her
home. She was born November 28, 1947 in Williamson, WV a daughter of the late Rev. James Andrew
Garfield and Norma Mae Salyers Hite, Jr.. Also preceding her in death was her husband Earl Lee Fields;
mother in law Pauline Wolford Fields and father in law Virgil Hufford Fields. Survivors include two
daughters Donna Sue Hite of Kopperston, WV and Jessica Earlene Fields and companion Daniel
Aguilar of Federalway, Washington; a sister Judy (Jerry) Sammons of Skin Fork, WV; a brother Jimmie
(Teresa) Hite of Pineville, WV; brother in law Danny (Kim) Fields of Phelps, KY; a niece Angell (Ryan)
Stone; four nephews Eric (Kelly) Hite, Wesley (Marina) Sammons, Neil (Tonya) Sammons and Tyler
Fields and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday
August 14, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Silas Mullins, Jr. officiating.
She will be laid to rest in Fields Family Cemetery, Phelps. KY. 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.
home. She was born November 28, 1947 in Williamson, WV a daughter of the late Rev. James Andrew
Garfield and Norma Mae Salyers Hite, Jr.. Also preceding her in death was her husband Earl Lee Fields;
mother in law Pauline Wolford Fields and father in law Virgil Hufford Fields. Survivors include two
daughters Donna Sue Hite of Kopperston, WV and Jessica Earlene Fields and companion Daniel
Aguilar of Federalway, Washington; a sister Judy (Jerry) Sammons of Skin Fork, WV; a brother Jimmie
(Teresa) Hite of Pineville, WV; brother in law Danny (Kim) Fields of Phelps, KY; a niece Angell (Ryan)
Stone; four nephews Eric (Kelly) Hite, Wesley (Marina) Sammons, Neil (Tonya) Sammons and Tyler
Fields and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday
August 14, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Silas Mullins, Jr. officiating.
She will be laid to rest in Fields Family Cemetery, Phelps. KY. 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.
Sylvia Mae Lester Cook, 68, of Sophia, WV passed away on Thursday at Beckley Appalachian
Regional Hospital. She was born March 27, 1943 in Bud, WV a daughter of the late Dona and Elizabeth
Belcher Lester. She was a loving mother and a homemaker. Her husband Kyle Delano Cook, Sr. also
preceded her in death along with two daughters Donna Kylene Cook and Angela Michele Cook. Survivors
include her son Kyle Delano (Michele) Cook, Jr. of Sophia, WV; nine grandchildren Kyle D. Cook, III, Kevin
Earl Cook, Mark Delano Hunt, Aaron Kyle Hunt, Kasey Marie Grier, Alicia Diana Carter, Lonnie Carter,
Scott Carter and John Stone; five great grandchildren; a sister Rita (Steve) Laden of Reno, NV; three
brothers Patton (Joann) Lester of Bud, WV, Paul (Alice) Lester of MacArthur, WV and Ray Lester of
Garwood, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on
Tuesday August 16, 2011 at the Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church, MacArthur, WV with Re. Eugene
Miller officiating. Sylvia will be laid to rest in the Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Bud, WV. Friends may call from
1:30 PM 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.
Regional Hospital. She was born March 27, 1943 in Bud, WV a daughter of the late Dona and Elizabeth
Belcher Lester. She was a loving mother and a homemaker. Her husband Kyle Delano Cook, Sr. also
preceded her in death along with two daughters Donna Kylene Cook and Angela Michele Cook. Survivors
include her son Kyle Delano (Michele) Cook, Jr. of Sophia, WV; nine grandchildren Kyle D. Cook, III, Kevin
Earl Cook, Mark Delano Hunt, Aaron Kyle Hunt, Kasey Marie Grier, Alicia Diana Carter, Lonnie Carter,
Scott Carter and John Stone; five great grandchildren; a sister Rita (Steve) Laden of Reno, NV; three
brothers Patton (Joann) Lester of Bud, WV, Paul (Alice) Lester of MacArthur, WV and Ray Lester of
Garwood, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on
Tuesday August 16, 2011 at the Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church, MacArthur, WV with Re. Eugene
Miller officiating. Sylvia will be laid to rest in the Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Bud, WV. Friends may call from
1:30 PM 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.
Randall Wayne “Randy” Church, 43, of Matheny, WV passed away on Saturday August 13, 2011
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born October 6, 1967 in Jacksonville, NC a
son of Dennis Ray Church and Barbara Burchett Church. He was a 1986 graduate of Pineville High
School and a welder employed by Antler Welding. His grandparents Leonard and Margaret Burchett of
Taniger, IN and Lonnie and Irene Church of Keyrock, WV preceded him in death along with a sister
Angela Kay Spears. Survivors include his loving parents Dennis Ray Church and Barbara Burchett Church
of Matheny, WV; a sister Sherry Lynn Meade of Matheny, WV; a brother Dennis Ray Church, Jr. of
Taniger, IN; two sons Alex and Aaron Church of Beckley, WV; a grandson Trevor Dale Andrew Church;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday August
17, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor Johnny Toler officiating. In
keeping with Randy’s wishes he will be cremated. Friends may gather with the family from 6:00 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.
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born October 6, 1967 in Jacksonville, NC a
son of Dennis Ray Church and Barbara Burchett Church. He was a 1986 graduate of Pineville High
School and a welder employed by Antler Welding. His grandparents Leonard and Margaret Burchett of
Taniger, IN and Lonnie and Irene Church of Keyrock, WV preceded him in death along with a sister
Angela Kay Spears. Survivors include his loving parents Dennis Ray Church and Barbara Burchett Church
of Matheny, WV; a sister Sherry Lynn Meade of Matheny, WV; a brother Dennis Ray Church, Jr. of
Taniger, IN; two sons Alex and Aaron Church of Beckley, WV; a grandson Trevor Dale Andrew Church;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday August
17, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor Johnny Toler officiating. In
keeping with Randy’s wishes he will be cremated. Friends may gather with the family from 6:00 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.
Jimmie Shumate, 63, of Ravencliff, WV, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 17, 2011 at
his home. He was born August 14, 1948 in McGraws, WV, a son of Jesse James Shumate of McGraws,
WV and the late Martha McMillion Shumate. Also preceding him in death was a son in law Ellis Keith
Jarrell. He was a WV Department of Highways retiree having worked for 29 years in Wyoming County.
Survivors also include his loving wife of 43 years Judy Ann Tilley Shumate; two daughters Rebecca Jarrell
of Ravencliff, WV and Victoria (Jeremy) Jeffery of Pineville, WV; four sons Jimmy W. (Valerie)Shumate,
and Jonathan Andrew Shumate all of Ravencliff, WV, Jesse Michael (Tonya) Shumate of Bradley, WV
and Jonathan Tyler Shumate of Ravencliff, WV; seven grandchildren Jimmie Jarrell, Kristy Jarrell,
Brandon Jarrell, Kimmy Wesley, Travis Shumate, Miranda Mae Shumate and Courtney Graham; two
sisters Mildred Sue Webb of North Carolina and Betty (Jimmy) Gregoria of McGraws, WV; one brother
Larry Shumate of Cleveland, OH; two sister in laws Janet Owens of Brenton, WV, Delorse Dowell of
Alalbama; two brother in laws Jonathan (Tina) Tilley of McGraws, WV and Michael (Juanita)Tilley and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday August 19, 2011 at
the Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ravencliff, with the Rev. Bernard Brook officiating. He will be laid to rest in
the Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of
service 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.
his home. He was born August 14, 1948 in McGraws, WV, a son of Jesse James Shumate of McGraws,
WV and the late Martha McMillion Shumate. Also preceding him in death was a son in law Ellis Keith
Jarrell. He was a WV Department of Highways retiree having worked for 29 years in Wyoming County.
Survivors also include his loving wife of 43 years Judy Ann Tilley Shumate; two daughters Rebecca Jarrell
of Ravencliff, WV and Victoria (Jeremy) Jeffery of Pineville, WV; four sons Jimmy W. (Valerie)Shumate,
and Jonathan Andrew Shumate all of Ravencliff, WV, Jesse Michael (Tonya) Shumate of Bradley, WV
and Jonathan Tyler Shumate of Ravencliff, WV; seven grandchildren Jimmie Jarrell, Kristy Jarrell,
Brandon Jarrell, Kimmy Wesley, Travis Shumate, Miranda Mae Shumate and Courtney Graham; two
sisters Mildred Sue Webb of North Carolina and Betty (Jimmy) Gregoria of McGraws, WV; one brother
Larry Shumate of Cleveland, OH; two sister in laws Janet Owens of Brenton, WV, Delorse Dowell of
Alalbama; two brother in laws Jonathan (Tina) Tilley of McGraws, WV and Michael (Juanita)Tilley and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday August 19, 2011 at
the Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ravencliff, with the Rev. Bernard Brook officiating. He will be laid to rest in
the Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of
service 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.
Holland E. “Holly” Blankenship, 83, of Sunhill, WV went home on Wednesday August 17, 2011 at
his home. He was born July 26, 1928 in Simon, WV a son of the late Bruce and Josephine Acord
Blankenship. Holly was a Korean War Veteran having received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds
received in combat. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Southern WV Chapter 56
and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His wife of 59 years Ethelene “Ethel” Blankenship also preceded him in
death in May of 2011, along with two brothers Bruce “Sam” Blankenship, Jr. and Bill Cook and two sisters
Margie Rowe and Geneva Cole. He loved the outdoors especially to hunt and fish. Survivors include a son
Randy (Katrina) Blankenship of Beckley; a daughter Pam Craft of Crouches Farm; two granddaughters
Melinda and Melissa Blankenship; a grandson Cody Craft; two great grandchildren Kaylea Skaggs and
Jackson Gambrell; two sisters Patsy Looney and Kathleen Hatfield; a brother Robert Blankenship; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday August 22, 2011
in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Pastor Jay Blankenship officiating. Holly will be laid to
rest beside his loving wife in the Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Military rites will be
conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. 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.
his home. He was born July 26, 1928 in Simon, WV a son of the late Bruce and Josephine Acord
Blankenship. Holly was a Korean War Veteran having received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds
received in combat. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Southern WV Chapter 56
and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His wife of 59 years Ethelene “Ethel” Blankenship also preceded him in
death in May of 2011, along with two brothers Bruce “Sam” Blankenship, Jr. and Bill Cook and two sisters
Margie Rowe and Geneva Cole. He loved the outdoors especially to hunt and fish. Survivors include a son
Randy (Katrina) Blankenship of Beckley; a daughter Pam Craft of Crouches Farm; two granddaughters
Melinda and Melissa Blankenship; a grandson Cody Craft; two great grandchildren Kaylea Skaggs and
Jackson Gambrell; two sisters Patsy Looney and Kathleen Hatfield; a brother Robert Blankenship; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday August 22, 2011
in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Pastor Jay Blankenship officiating. Holly will be laid to
rest beside his loving wife in the Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Military rites will be
conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. 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.
Joyce Devon Toler, 73, of Lynco, WV passed away on Sunday August 21, at CAMC Memorial
Hospital, Charleston, WV. She was born June 10, 1938 in Simon, WV a daughter of the late Lee Morgan
and Josie Pearl Cline Morgan Blankenship. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
She was also preceded in death by her husband David Milton Toler; a son Jeffery Ray Toler; a daughter
Rhonda Kay “Susie” Toler; two sisters Barbara Toler and Nancy Morgan; and a granddaughter Tanisha
Conn. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters Donita Toler of Oceana and Maretta (
Joel) Higley of Newark, OH; two sons Delmas Toler and fiancée Tonya Acord of Lillydale and Arland
(Judy) Toler of Rockhouse; five sisters Jone (Joe) Morgan of Simon, Maretta (Monroe) Cole of Clear
Fork, Lugetta (Ernest) Blankenship of Lynco, Annette (Dennis) Lester of Hanover, Lane (Harold) Graley
of Pineville; three brothers Chuck (Glenda) Blankenship and Eddie Morgan all of Simon, and Gregory
Rico (Tiffany) Blankenship of Slab Fork; grandchildren Adam (Becky) Toler, Kelly (Kellen) Conn, Valerie
Pennybaker, Rhonda Toler, Gavin Toler, Skylar Toler, Reva Lester, Pricilla Toler, Travis Lester, Derek
(Tashawna) Lester, Serena Lester, Christy (Landon) Cline, Holly Hurley, Joshua (Nicole) Lester, Barbie
(Bobby) Higley, Jeremey (Morgan) Higley, Dameron (Sammi) Higley; great grandchildren Kristen, Aston,
Adin, Mag, Ethan, David, Charles, Nathan, Ethan, Markellan, Alexis, Erin, Alexandria “Ally Cat”,
Cameron, Tyler, Connor, Cloe, Kinlee, Riley and Alyssa Johnson; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday August 25, 2011 in the Long Branch Freewill
Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Brooks and Minister Richard Massey officiating. She will laid to rest in the
Morgan Family Cemetery, Long Branch Mountain. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 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, Charleston, WV. She was born June 10, 1938 in Simon, WV a daughter of the late Lee Morgan
and Josie Pearl Cline Morgan Blankenship. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
She was also preceded in death by her husband David Milton Toler; a son Jeffery Ray Toler; a daughter
Rhonda Kay “Susie” Toler; two sisters Barbara Toler and Nancy Morgan; and a granddaughter Tanisha
Conn. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters Donita Toler of Oceana and Maretta (
Joel) Higley of Newark, OH; two sons Delmas Toler and fiancée Tonya Acord of Lillydale and Arland
(Judy) Toler of Rockhouse; five sisters Jone (Joe) Morgan of Simon, Maretta (Monroe) Cole of Clear
Fork, Lugetta (Ernest) Blankenship of Lynco, Annette (Dennis) Lester of Hanover, Lane (Harold) Graley
of Pineville; three brothers Chuck (Glenda) Blankenship and Eddie Morgan all of Simon, and Gregory
Rico (Tiffany) Blankenship of Slab Fork; grandchildren Adam (Becky) Toler, Kelly (Kellen) Conn, Valerie
Pennybaker, Rhonda Toler, Gavin Toler, Skylar Toler, Reva Lester, Pricilla Toler, Travis Lester, Derek
(Tashawna) Lester, Serena Lester, Christy (Landon) Cline, Holly Hurley, Joshua (Nicole) Lester, Barbie
(Bobby) Higley, Jeremey (Morgan) Higley, Dameron (Sammi) Higley; great grandchildren Kristen, Aston,
Adin, Mag, Ethan, David, Charles, Nathan, Ethan, Markellan, Alexis, Erin, Alexandria “Ally Cat”,
Cameron, Tyler, Connor, Cloe, Kinlee, Riley and Alyssa Johnson; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday August 25, 2011 in the Long Branch Freewill
Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Brooks and Minister Richard Massey officiating. She will laid to rest in the
Morgan Family Cemetery, Long Branch Mountain. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 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.
Jacob Allen Koone, 9, of Kopperston, WV left this world to play in God’s playground on Friday August
26, 2011 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born June 10, 2002 in Beckley, WV a
son of Julie May Lasley. Jacob was a fourth grade student in Mrs. Cline’s class at Berlin McKinney
Elementary School, Oceana, WV. He loved fishing and playing with his family and friends. Survivors
include his mommy and daddy Julie May Lasley and Rodney Steven Osborne of Kopperston; a brother
Evan Franklin Koone of Kopperston; grandparents Douglas and Sandra Lasley of Artie and Randall and
Deloris Osborne of Beckley; great grandmother Beulah Lasley of Artie; an aunt and uncle Jessica Scott
and husband Matthew of Rock Creek; two uncles Toby and Little Randall Osborne both of Beckley; three
cousins Shara Jefferys, Warren “Bubba” Jefferys and Marcie Scott; his best friend Dalton Ryan Shumate;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday
September 2, 2011 in the White Oak Advent Christian Church, Artie, WV with Rev. Joe Barnette
officiating. Jacob will be laid to rest in the Lasley Family Cemetery, Artie, WV. Friends may gather with the
family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Thursday September 1, 2011 at the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
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.
26, 2011 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born June 10, 2002 in Beckley, WV a
son of Julie May Lasley. Jacob was a fourth grade student in Mrs. Cline’s class at Berlin McKinney
Elementary School, Oceana, WV. He loved fishing and playing with his family and friends. Survivors
include his mommy and daddy Julie May Lasley and Rodney Steven Osborne of Kopperston; a brother
Evan Franklin Koone of Kopperston; grandparents Douglas and Sandra Lasley of Artie and Randall and
Deloris Osborne of Beckley; great grandmother Beulah Lasley of Artie; an aunt and uncle Jessica Scott
and husband Matthew of Rock Creek; two uncles Toby and Little Randall Osborne both of Beckley; three
cousins Shara Jefferys, Warren “Bubba” Jefferys and Marcie Scott; his best friend Dalton Ryan Shumate;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday
September 2, 2011 in the White Oak Advent Christian Church, Artie, WV with Rev. Joe Barnette
officiating. Jacob will be laid to rest in the Lasley Family Cemetery, Artie, WV. Friends may gather with the
family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Thursday September 1, 2011 at the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
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.
Kennith Graydon Lyons, 61, of Crouches Farm went home to be with Jesus on August 31, 2011. He
was born on September 5, 1949 at Marianna, WV. Those left behind to remember a great man is his
loving wife of 43 years, Judy Lyons of Crouch’s Farm. His dad and mom, Graydon and Garnett Lyons of
Crouch’s Farm; four children Angela Shumate of Belle, WV, Kennith Jr. (Amber) of Hurricane, WV, Tammy
Bailey (Billy) of Canvas, WV and James of Crouches Farm; eight grandchildren Leslie Lyons Toler
(Richard) whom he helped raise, Kenny, Becky, Tommy, Austin Lyons, BJ, Hannah and Allie; four great
grandchildren; a brother Roy Lyons (Marcella) of Brenton, WV; four sisters Sally Cox of Crouch’s Farm,
Margie Pendry (Jerry) of Damascus, VA, Lena Gaye Melton (Ronnie) of Lilly, KY and Dianna Coleman
(Jerry) of Glades Springs, VA; his special niece/girlfriend Brittany and a host of other loving family and
friends. He had many nieces and nephews who called him Uncle Bubby. Bubby was of Jesus Only Faith.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and wood working. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He will be
sadly missed. Funeral services will be held at noon Sunday September 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Doug Steele and Rev. Ronnie Steele officiating. He will be laid to
rest in Lyons Cemetery, Brenton, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Saturday
September 3, 2011 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer
Society. 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 on September 5, 1949 at Marianna, WV. Those left behind to remember a great man is his
loving wife of 43 years, Judy Lyons of Crouch’s Farm. His dad and mom, Graydon and Garnett Lyons of
Crouch’s Farm; four children Angela Shumate of Belle, WV, Kennith Jr. (Amber) of Hurricane, WV, Tammy
Bailey (Billy) of Canvas, WV and James of Crouches Farm; eight grandchildren Leslie Lyons Toler
(Richard) whom he helped raise, Kenny, Becky, Tommy, Austin Lyons, BJ, Hannah and Allie; four great
grandchildren; a brother Roy Lyons (Marcella) of Brenton, WV; four sisters Sally Cox of Crouch’s Farm,
Margie Pendry (Jerry) of Damascus, VA, Lena Gaye Melton (Ronnie) of Lilly, KY and Dianna Coleman
(Jerry) of Glades Springs, VA; his special niece/girlfriend Brittany and a host of other loving family and
friends. He had many nieces and nephews who called him Uncle Bubby. Bubby was of Jesus Only Faith.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and wood working. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He will be
sadly missed. Funeral services will be held at noon Sunday September 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Doug Steele and Rev. Ronnie Steele officiating. He will be laid to
rest in Lyons Cemetery, Brenton, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Saturday
September 3, 2011 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer
Society. 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.
Posey Berman Lusk, 77, of Cyclone, WV passed away August 31, 2011 in Trinity Healthcare, Logan,
WV. He was born July 23, 1934 in Cyclone, WV, a son of the late Crede and Merlie Bailey Lusk. He was a
member of the Cyclone Church of God, a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. In addition to his
parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Waveline Lusk; three children Karen Cook, Ellery Lusk
and Teddy Ray Lusk; three grandchildren Ronnie Joe Boothe II, Sherry Lusk and Renea Chapman; two
sisters Lorie and Rosie Lusk and a brother Roy Lusk. Survivors include five children Teddy Gunnoe and his
wife Kathy, Frances Stewart, Sharon Harrison all of Cyclone, WV, Berman Lusk and his wife Lou of
Oceana, Tony Lusk and his wife Kathy of Ritchie County; eighteen grandchildren Curtis Gunnoe, Amanda
Blankenship, Jessica Lusk, Lora Acord, Cassandra Gray James Harrison, Jr., Jason Coburn, Stephanie
Murphy, Maranda Cook, Mitchell Cook, Ronnie Lusk and Marina Lusk; twenty eight great grandchildren and
three brothers Kennis Lusk and Serdon Lusk both of Cyclone, WV and Delmas Lusk of Summers County,
WV; two sisters Andrene Walls of Oceana, WV and Eleanore Lusk of Cyclone, WV; and a host of loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday September 6, 2011 in the Cyclone
Church of God with Rev. Jackie Lusk officiating. Posey will be laid to rest beside his wife 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.
WV. He was born July 23, 1934 in Cyclone, WV, a son of the late Crede and Merlie Bailey Lusk. He was a
member of the Cyclone Church of God, a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. In addition to his
parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Waveline Lusk; three children Karen Cook, Ellery Lusk
and Teddy Ray Lusk; three grandchildren Ronnie Joe Boothe II, Sherry Lusk and Renea Chapman; two
sisters Lorie and Rosie Lusk and a brother Roy Lusk. Survivors include five children Teddy Gunnoe and his
wife Kathy, Frances Stewart, Sharon Harrison all of Cyclone, WV, Berman Lusk and his wife Lou of
Oceana, Tony Lusk and his wife Kathy of Ritchie County; eighteen grandchildren Curtis Gunnoe, Amanda
Blankenship, Jessica Lusk, Lora Acord, Cassandra Gray James Harrison, Jr., Jason Coburn, Stephanie
Murphy, Maranda Cook, Mitchell Cook, Ronnie Lusk and Marina Lusk; twenty eight great grandchildren and
three brothers Kennis Lusk and Serdon Lusk both of Cyclone, WV and Delmas Lusk of Summers County,
WV; two sisters Andrene Walls of Oceana, WV and Eleanore Lusk of Cyclone, WV; and a host of loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday September 6, 2011 in the Cyclone
Church of God with Rev. Jackie Lusk officiating. Posey will be laid to rest beside his wife 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.
Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” Steele, 80, of Panther, WV passed away August 31, 2011 at Welch
Community Hospital, Welch, WV. She was born February 19, 1931 in Rock Ridge, WV, a daughter of the
late Andy and Florence Collins Cole. She attended the Church of the Living God at Horse Creek, WV. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Louie Herbert Steele; a son Roger
Steele and a daughter Judy Steele. Survivors include three daughters Imogene (Ervin) Powell of Horse
Creek, WV, Shirley (Ralph) Cline of Mingo County, WV and Sadie (Dwight) Elliott of Horse Creek, WV;
four sons Orvil A. (Georgia) Steele of Horse Creek, WV, Quincy (Irene) Steele of Horse Creek, WV,
Edward “Keister” (Wilma) Steele of Coon Branch, WV and Orban “Duce” (Twila) Steele of Mohawk, WV; a
stepson Dino Keene; three sisters Hazel Baker of Richlands, VA, Georgia Asbury of Kendallville, IN and
Elsie Bryant of Kendallville, IN; a brother John “Hobert” (Lucille) Cole of Rome City, IN; a friend James
Richie and a host of loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday September 5,
2011 at the Church of the Living God, Horse Creek, WV with the Rev Billy Ward and Rev. Granville Mullins
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cole Cemetery, Paynesville, WV. Friends may gather with the family
after 6 on Sunday September 4, 2011 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, Welch, WV. She was born February 19, 1931 in Rock Ridge, WV, a daughter of the
late Andy and Florence Collins Cole. She attended the Church of the Living God at Horse Creek, WV. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Louie Herbert Steele; a son Roger
Steele and a daughter Judy Steele. Survivors include three daughters Imogene (Ervin) Powell of Horse
Creek, WV, Shirley (Ralph) Cline of Mingo County, WV and Sadie (Dwight) Elliott of Horse Creek, WV;
four sons Orvil A. (Georgia) Steele of Horse Creek, WV, Quincy (Irene) Steele of Horse Creek, WV,
Edward “Keister” (Wilma) Steele of Coon Branch, WV and Orban “Duce” (Twila) Steele of Mohawk, WV; a
stepson Dino Keene; three sisters Hazel Baker of Richlands, VA, Georgia Asbury of Kendallville, IN and
Elsie Bryant of Kendallville, IN; a brother John “Hobert” (Lucille) Cole of Rome City, IN; a friend James
Richie and a host of loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday September 5,
2011 at the Church of the Living God, Horse Creek, WV with the Rev Billy Ward and Rev. Granville Mullins
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cole Cemetery, Paynesville, WV. Friends may gather with the family
after 6 on Sunday September 4, 2011 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
Julian Lunnard "JJ" Daugherty, Jr., 42, of Oceana passed away September 7, 2011 at his home.
He was born September 25, 1968 in Welch, WV, a son of the late Julian Lunnard and Nyrmal Kizzy
Blankenship Daugherty. Also preceding him in death a brother Jerry Daugherty and a niece Nyrmal Ann
Daugherty. Survivors include a daughters Tracy White of Logan, WV; two sisters Ivy Osborne (Vaughn) of
Crouches Farm, WV and Robin Hatfield (Jerry) of Coal Mountain, WV; three brothers Johnny Daugherty
(Ethel) of Pineville, WV, Joseph Daugherty of Oceana, WV and Matthew Daugherty (Shelia) of
Kopperston, WV and a host of family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM Tuesday
September 12, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Louie Collins
officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8:00PM Tuesday 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 September 25, 1968 in Welch, WV, a son of the late Julian Lunnard and Nyrmal Kizzy
Blankenship Daugherty. Also preceding him in death a brother Jerry Daugherty and a niece Nyrmal Ann
Daugherty. Survivors include a daughters Tracy White of Logan, WV; two sisters Ivy Osborne (Vaughn) of
Crouches Farm, WV and Robin Hatfield (Jerry) of Coal Mountain, WV; three brothers Johnny Daugherty
(Ethel) of Pineville, WV, Joseph Daugherty of Oceana, WV and Matthew Daugherty (Shelia) of
Kopperston, WV and a host of family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM Tuesday
September 12, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Louie Collins
officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8:00PM Tuesday 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.
Chester Angle, 73, of Brenton, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday September 10, 2011
after a long illness. He was born October 21, 1937 in Covel, WV, a son of the late Hugh and Mary Church
Angle. He attended the Pineville Church of God. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle
who loved spending time with his family especially his grandkids. In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by his brothers Ted, Frank and Garland Angle; sisters Pauline Miller, Lessie Pullin and
Ona Bayne. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 44 years who was by his side to the
end, Wanda Angle; sons Chester D. Angle and companion Kim Campbell of Beaver Creek, OH,
Humphery E. Angle and companion Melissa Lynch of Waynesville, OH; a daughter Gail Howard and
husband Larry of McGraws; four grandchildren that he thought the world of Alissa Angle and companion
Chris Callison of Xenia, OH, Kimberly Angle and companion Edger Lee of Xenia, OH, Lindsey and
Jacob Howard of McGraws, WV and a great granddaughter Payton Lee of Xenia, OH; four special nieces
Phyllis New and Carol Stewart of Wyoming, Janice Johnston of Baileysville and Jackie Klein; along with
many other nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on
Wednesday September 14, 2011 at the Pineville Church of God with Pastor Norman Gray 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 Tuesday September 13, 2011 at the church and one hour before service time on Wednesday.
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 October 21, 1937 in Covel, WV, a son of the late Hugh and Mary Church
Angle. He attended the Pineville Church of God. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle
who loved spending time with his family especially his grandkids. In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by his brothers Ted, Frank and Garland Angle; sisters Pauline Miller, Lessie Pullin and
Ona Bayne. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 44 years who was by his side to the
end, Wanda Angle; sons Chester D. Angle and companion Kim Campbell of Beaver Creek, OH,
Humphery E. Angle and companion Melissa Lynch of Waynesville, OH; a daughter Gail Howard and
husband Larry of McGraws; four grandchildren that he thought the world of Alissa Angle and companion
Chris Callison of Xenia, OH, Kimberly Angle and companion Edger Lee of Xenia, OH, Lindsey and
Jacob Howard of McGraws, WV and a great granddaughter Payton Lee of Xenia, OH; four special nieces
Phyllis New and Carol Stewart of Wyoming, Janice Johnston of Baileysville and Jackie Klein; along with
many other nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on
Wednesday September 14, 2011 at the Pineville Church of God with Pastor Norman Gray 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 Tuesday September 13, 2011 at the church and one hour before service time on Wednesday.
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.
Wayne Ellett Acord, 51, of Corinne, WV, passed away September 12, 2011 at Raleigh General
Hospital. He was born January 20, 1960 in Mullens, WV a son of the late Roy Lee Acord and Ruby Edith
Patterson Acord. Wayne was a self employed chicken farmer and a graduate of Mullens High School.
Survivors include his loving wife Elaine Victoria Crouse Acord; two daughters Jennifer Renna Acord of
Corinne and Brianna Forrest of Beckley; his mother Ruby Edith Patterson Acord of Gary, WV; a sister
Carol (Ott) Kennedy of Jumping Branch; three brothers Roger (Lavern) Acord of Mullens, Roy Randall
Acord of Jumping Branch and Douglas (Shirley) Acord of Corinne; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday September 17, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Bro. Butch White officiating. He will be laid to rest in Rose Lawn
Memorial Gardens, Princeton, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Friday September 16, 2011 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.
Hospital. He was born January 20, 1960 in Mullens, WV a son of the late Roy Lee Acord and Ruby Edith
Patterson Acord. Wayne was a self employed chicken farmer and a graduate of Mullens High School.
Survivors include his loving wife Elaine Victoria Crouse Acord; two daughters Jennifer Renna Acord of
Corinne and Brianna Forrest of Beckley; his mother Ruby Edith Patterson Acord of Gary, WV; a sister
Carol (Ott) Kennedy of Jumping Branch; three brothers Roger (Lavern) Acord of Mullens, Roy Randall
Acord of Jumping Branch and Douglas (Shirley) Acord of Corinne; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday September 17, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Bro. Butch White officiating. He will be laid to rest in Rose Lawn
Memorial Gardens, Princeton, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Friday September 16, 2011 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.
Charlotte Mae McLaughlin Hatfield, 82, of Skin Fork, WV, formerly of Marianna, WV, passed
away September 29, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 17, 1929 in
Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late William and Edith Parker McLaughlin. She was a homemaker and
attended the Brenton Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death was her husband Harold Lloyd Hatfield,
Sr.; a daughter Shelia Diane Hatfield; a son Eddie Hatfield and seven siblings. Survivors include a
daughter Brenda Kay (Phil) Moles of Elkview, WV; a son Harold Lloyd “Bubbles” (Linda) Hatfield, Jr. of
Skin Fork, WV; five sisters Mildred Hopping of Deland, FL, Faye (James) Cook of Lebanon, TN, Maxine
(Bob) Brantley of Deland, FL, Frances (Chester) Cantrell of Brenton, WV and Shirley Shannon of Mt.
Vernon, WV; a brother Ronald (Janet) McLaughlin of Grandview, WV; six grandchildren Cindy (Cheynne)
McLamb, Angela (Sam) Juniper, Fred (Carla) Hatfield, Christy (Brian) Bailey, Rick (Mariesa) Hatfield and
Sabrina Hatfield; twelve great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday October 3, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Tommy Knotts officiating. She will be laid to rest in Hatfield
Cemetery, Baileysville, WV. Friend may gather with the family on Sunday October 2, 2011 from 5 - 8:00
PM at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons. A special thank you to the
Hospice Angels and the staff of Raleigh General Hospital SICU for their loving care of mom. 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.
away September 29, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 17, 1929 in
Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late William and Edith Parker McLaughlin. She was a homemaker and
attended the Brenton Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death was her husband Harold Lloyd Hatfield,
Sr.; a daughter Shelia Diane Hatfield; a son Eddie Hatfield and seven siblings. Survivors include a
daughter Brenda Kay (Phil) Moles of Elkview, WV; a son Harold Lloyd “Bubbles” (Linda) Hatfield, Jr. of
Skin Fork, WV; five sisters Mildred Hopping of Deland, FL, Faye (James) Cook of Lebanon, TN, Maxine
(Bob) Brantley of Deland, FL, Frances (Chester) Cantrell of Brenton, WV and Shirley Shannon of Mt.
Vernon, WV; a brother Ronald (Janet) McLaughlin of Grandview, WV; six grandchildren Cindy (Cheynne)
McLamb, Angela (Sam) Juniper, Fred (Carla) Hatfield, Christy (Brian) Bailey, Rick (Mariesa) Hatfield and
Sabrina Hatfield; twelve great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday October 3, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Tommy Knotts officiating. She will be laid to rest in Hatfield
Cemetery, Baileysville, WV. Friend may gather with the family on Sunday October 2, 2011 from 5 - 8:00
PM at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons. A special thank you to the
Hospice Angels and the staff of Raleigh General Hospital SICU for their loving care of mom. 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.
Syonia Jean Smith, 44, of New Richmond, WV, passed away on Saturday October 1, 2011 in
Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. She was born October 7, 1966 in Mullens, WV a
daughter of Margaret Ann Short Browning of New Richmond, WV and the late Ricky Eugene Smith.
Syonia was a CNA and a homemaker. Her step-father William L. Blankenship also preceded her in
death. Survivors include her loving mother Margaret A. Browning of New Richmond; four daughters April
Tilley and husband Phillip of Bluefield, WV, Amy Hope Shumate and companion Tony Fuller of Glen
Rogers, WV, Samantha Shumate of Kentucky and Christa Blankenship and husband Timmy of Oceana,
WV; a son Gary Dean Tilley, Jr. of McGraws, WV; her companion Jessie Lee Blankenship of New
Richmond, WV; eleven grandchildren; a sister Tammy Beckner and husband Timmy of Holly Hills, WV; a
brother Samuel Steven Browning and wife Andrea of New Richmond, WV; and a host of other loving
family and friends. In keeping with Syonia’s wishes she will be cremated. There will be no public services.
Burial of her cremains will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, 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.
Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. She was born October 7, 1966 in Mullens, WV a
daughter of Margaret Ann Short Browning of New Richmond, WV and the late Ricky Eugene Smith.
Syonia was a CNA and a homemaker. Her step-father William L. Blankenship also preceded her in
death. Survivors include her loving mother Margaret A. Browning of New Richmond; four daughters April
Tilley and husband Phillip of Bluefield, WV, Amy Hope Shumate and companion Tony Fuller of Glen
Rogers, WV, Samantha Shumate of Kentucky and Christa Blankenship and husband Timmy of Oceana,
WV; a son Gary Dean Tilley, Jr. of McGraws, WV; her companion Jessie Lee Blankenship of New
Richmond, WV; eleven grandchildren; a sister Tammy Beckner and husband Timmy of Holly Hills, WV; a
brother Samuel Steven Browning and wife Andrea of New Richmond, WV; and a host of other loving
family and friends. In keeping with Syonia’s wishes she will be cremated. There will be no public services.
Burial of her cremains will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, 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.
Vern F. Short, 91, of Clear Fork, WV, was swept away in the arms of angels to be with the Lord on
Wednesday October 5, 2011 at his home. Vern was born August 4, 1920 in Mohawk, WV, a son of the
late Walter and Hannah Mullins Short. His loving wife of almost 66 years Mary Reba Allen Short, a
daughter Linda Lou Conley Lester, a daughter-in-law Frances “Frankie” Short, and a son-in-law Robert
Conley, also preceded him in death along with his daddy Bert Short, three sisters Edith Short, Inez Cook
and Juanita Morgan Cook; and two brothers Bert Short, Jr and Fred Short. He was a member of the Clear
Fork Independent Church of God and a US Army WW II Veteran. Vern was a retired coal miner having
worked at Harris, Red Jacket, Lynco and Marianna Coal Companies. Survivors include two daughters
Carolyn Cline and husband Tony of Clear Fork, WV and Wilma Short and husband Jackie of Waldorf,
MD; a son Charles Short of Fredricksburg, VA; a son-in-law Curtis "Sammy" Lester of Clear Fork, WV;
two sisters Erdene Snider and husband Howard of Princeton, WV and Verlee Stewart of Matheny, WV;
two brothers Kermit “Dutch” Short and wife Reva of Matheny, WV and Wonnie Short and wife Chestine of
Clear Fork, WV; six grandsons Tony Shane Cline, Johnny Short, Tommy Short, Bradley Short, Craig Short
and Mark Lester; two granddaughters Kathy Short and Alicia Beladi Mosavi; twenty great grandchildren;
six great great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at
2:00 PM Saturday October 8, 2011 at Clear Fork Independent Church of God with Rev. Hannibal
Blankenship, Jr. officiating. Vern will be laid to rest in the Vern and Mary Short Family Cemetery, Elk Lick,
WV, military graveside rites will be conducted by Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may
call from 12 - 2:00 PM Saturday at the church. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. The family wishes to
extend special thanks to Dr. Lao and staff, Hospice of Southern West Virginia, PCH Home Healthcare,
special caregivers Tony Cline, Shane Cline and daughters Carolyn and Wilma, Eddie and Freda Aliff, his
little buddy Tanda and Sammy Walker of Mountain Heart for all the hours she set and read to dad. 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.
Wednesday October 5, 2011 at his home. Vern was born August 4, 1920 in Mohawk, WV, a son of the
late Walter and Hannah Mullins Short. His loving wife of almost 66 years Mary Reba Allen Short, a
daughter Linda Lou Conley Lester, a daughter-in-law Frances “Frankie” Short, and a son-in-law Robert
Conley, also preceded him in death along with his daddy Bert Short, three sisters Edith Short, Inez Cook
and Juanita Morgan Cook; and two brothers Bert Short, Jr and Fred Short. He was a member of the Clear
Fork Independent Church of God and a US Army WW II Veteran. Vern was a retired coal miner having
worked at Harris, Red Jacket, Lynco and Marianna Coal Companies. Survivors include two daughters
Carolyn Cline and husband Tony of Clear Fork, WV and Wilma Short and husband Jackie of Waldorf,
MD; a son Charles Short of Fredricksburg, VA; a son-in-law Curtis "Sammy" Lester of Clear Fork, WV;
two sisters Erdene Snider and husband Howard of Princeton, WV and Verlee Stewart of Matheny, WV;
two brothers Kermit “Dutch” Short and wife Reva of Matheny, WV and Wonnie Short and wife Chestine of
Clear Fork, WV; six grandsons Tony Shane Cline, Johnny Short, Tommy Short, Bradley Short, Craig Short
and Mark Lester; two granddaughters Kathy Short and Alicia Beladi Mosavi; twenty great grandchildren;
six great great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at
2:00 PM Saturday October 8, 2011 at Clear Fork Independent Church of God with Rev. Hannibal
Blankenship, Jr. officiating. Vern will be laid to rest in the Vern and Mary Short Family Cemetery, Elk Lick,
WV, military graveside rites will be conducted by Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may
call from 12 - 2:00 PM Saturday at the church. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. The family wishes to
extend special thanks to Dr. Lao and staff, Hospice of Southern West Virginia, PCH Home Healthcare,
special caregivers Tony Cline, Shane Cline and daughters Carolyn and Wilma, Eddie and Freda Aliff, his
little buddy Tanda and Sammy Walker of Mountain Heart for all the hours she set and read to dad. 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.
John Wayne Redden, 53, of Craney, WV passed away Saturday October 8, 2011 at his home. He
was born December 1, 1957 in Sabine, WV, a son of the late Frank and Deana Foster Redden. A
brother Frankie Redden also preceded him in death. He was a carpenter, painter and a graduate of
Oceana High School. Survivors include a daughter Samantha Jo Redden of Richmond, VA; a
granddaughter Chloe Mae Upperman; three sisters Donna (Cecil) Rollins of Craney, Brenda (Bob)
Jarvis of Chicago, IL and Linda Johnson of Chicago, IL; five brothers Ronnie (Wanda) Redden of Bolt,
William (Doris) Redden of Charlotte, NC, Jimmy (Delores) Redden of TN, Billy (Tina) Redden of
Oceana and Michael Redden of Mullens; special friends who were like brothers Roy Cecil Lafferty,
Ricky Helmandollar, David Walker, Kenny Lamb and Mike Lamb all of Craney and Tom Aldridge of VA;
and a host of other family and friends. In keeping with Johnny’s wishes he will be cremated. Memorial
services will be held at 6:30 PM Friday October 14, 2011 at Craney Missionary Baptist Church with
Pastor James Walker officiating. Friends may call after 6:00 PM at the church 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.
was born December 1, 1957 in Sabine, WV, a son of the late Frank and Deana Foster Redden. A
brother Frankie Redden also preceded him in death. He was a carpenter, painter and a graduate of
Oceana High School. Survivors include a daughter Samantha Jo Redden of Richmond, VA; a
granddaughter Chloe Mae Upperman; three sisters Donna (Cecil) Rollins of Craney, Brenda (Bob)
Jarvis of Chicago, IL and Linda Johnson of Chicago, IL; five brothers Ronnie (Wanda) Redden of Bolt,
William (Doris) Redden of Charlotte, NC, Jimmy (Delores) Redden of TN, Billy (Tina) Redden of
Oceana and Michael Redden of Mullens; special friends who were like brothers Roy Cecil Lafferty,
Ricky Helmandollar, David Walker, Kenny Lamb and Mike Lamb all of Craney and Tom Aldridge of VA;
and a host of other family and friends. In keeping with Johnny’s wishes he will be cremated. Memorial
services will be held at 6:30 PM Friday October 14, 2011 at Craney Missionary Baptist Church with
Pastor James Walker officiating. Friends may call after 6:00 PM at the church 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.
Edna Ann Goodwin Crawford, 69, of Ivor, VA, formerly of Oceana, passed away October 19, 2011
in Consulate Nursing Home, Windsor, VA. She was born May17, 1942 in Oceana, WV the daughter of the
late Edward Jackson and Ella Alma Shuck Goodwin. Also preceding her in death an ex husband Stanley
Allen Crawford II, six brothers Condy, Issac, Elmer Ray, Charles Edward, Howard R., and Luther Stewart
Goodwin; three sisters Fanny Goodwin Lester, Icie Marie Goodwin and Lillie Goodwin Moore. She was a
1960 graduate of Oceana High School. Survivors include two sons Stanley Allen (Kyong “Sunshine”)
Crawford III of Ivor, VA and Steven Andrew (Kim) Crawford of Ivor, VA; a sister Bonnie Goodwin Blanchard
(Richard) Mullins of McGraws, WV; a brother James C (Gracie) Goodwin of Beckley, WV; five
grandchildren Elizabeth Crawford, Stanley Allen Crawford IV, Steven Andrew Crawford II, Sophia
Crawford and a step grandson; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at noon Monday October 24, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. She will be laid
to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family on Monday from 11:
00 AM until time of service 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.
in Consulate Nursing Home, Windsor, VA. She was born May17, 1942 in Oceana, WV the daughter of the
late Edward Jackson and Ella Alma Shuck Goodwin. Also preceding her in death an ex husband Stanley
Allen Crawford II, six brothers Condy, Issac, Elmer Ray, Charles Edward, Howard R., and Luther Stewart
Goodwin; three sisters Fanny Goodwin Lester, Icie Marie Goodwin and Lillie Goodwin Moore. She was a
1960 graduate of Oceana High School. Survivors include two sons Stanley Allen (Kyong “Sunshine”)
Crawford III of Ivor, VA and Steven Andrew (Kim) Crawford of Ivor, VA; a sister Bonnie Goodwin Blanchard
(Richard) Mullins of McGraws, WV; a brother James C (Gracie) Goodwin of Beckley, WV; five
grandchildren Elizabeth Crawford, Stanley Allen Crawford IV, Steven Andrew Crawford II, Sophia
Crawford and a step grandson; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at noon Monday October 24, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. She will be laid
to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family on Monday from 11:
00 AM until time of service 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.
Rocky Kennedy, 57, of Long Branch, WV passed away at his home on Saturday October 22, 2011.
In keeping with Rocky's wishes he will be cremated and there will be no public visitation. 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 keeping with Rocky's wishes he will be cremated and there will be no public visitation. 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
Deborah Kay Lester, 45, of Shannon Mill Creek, WV, passed away October 25, 2011 at her home.
She was born January 12, 1966 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Elva Clyde “Doc” and Imogene
Blankenship Lester. She was a 1984 graduate of Baileysville High School and had formerly worked at
Deskins Super Market and the Center Market. Preceding her in death were her grandparents Nancy
Simpson Lester and William Ab Lester of Key Rock and Ocie Miller Blankenship and Frank Blankenship
of Shannon Mill Creek. Survivors include her parents Elva Clyde “Doc” and Imogene Blankenship Lester
of Shannon Mill Creek; four siblings Sheila Ann (Greg) Morgan of Mill Creek, twins Eric and Erin Lester of
Mill Creek and Wesley Clyde Lester and companion Kimberly Toler of Oceana; two nephews Joshua
Morgan of Mill Creek and Wesley Shane Toler of Oceana, a niece Taylor Stewart of Pineville and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday October 30, 2011 at the
Mill Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Bailey and Bro. Rodney Hatfield officiating. She will
be laid to rest in Madison Miller Cemetery, Mill Creek. Friends may gather with the family on Friday from 5-
8:00 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.
She was born January 12, 1966 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Elva Clyde “Doc” and Imogene
Blankenship Lester. She was a 1984 graduate of Baileysville High School and had formerly worked at
Deskins Super Market and the Center Market. Preceding her in death were her grandparents Nancy
Simpson Lester and William Ab Lester of Key Rock and Ocie Miller Blankenship and Frank Blankenship
of Shannon Mill Creek. Survivors include her parents Elva Clyde “Doc” and Imogene Blankenship Lester
of Shannon Mill Creek; four siblings Sheila Ann (Greg) Morgan of Mill Creek, twins Eric and Erin Lester of
Mill Creek and Wesley Clyde Lester and companion Kimberly Toler of Oceana; two nephews Joshua
Morgan of Mill Creek and Wesley Shane Toler of Oceana, a niece Taylor Stewart of Pineville and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday October 30, 2011 at the
Mill Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Bailey and Bro. Rodney Hatfield officiating. She will
be laid to rest in Madison Miller Cemetery, Mill Creek. Friends may gather with the family on Friday from 5-
8:00 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.
Lonnie Odell Toler, 83, of Sunhill, WV, passed away Thursday October 27, 2011 in Appalachian
Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born June 7, 1928 at Sunhill, WV a son of the late Ola and Lillian
Cook Toler. Also preceding him in death were siblings Nola Toler, Randall Toler, Mildred Blankenship and
Harold Toler. He was a disabled coal truck driver. Survivors include sisters Marian Toler and Rayola Trent
both of Sunhill, WV, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM
Sunday October 30, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home in Lynco with the Rev. Jay
Blankenship officiating. He will be laid to rest in Ola Toler Cemetery, Sunhill, WV. Friends may gather with
the family on Sunday October 30, 2011 from noon until time of service 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
Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born June 7, 1928 at Sunhill, WV a son of the late Ola and Lillian
Cook Toler. Also preceding him in death were siblings Nola Toler, Randall Toler, Mildred Blankenship and
Harold Toler. He was a disabled coal truck driver. Survivors include sisters Marian Toler and Rayola Trent
both of Sunhill, WV, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM
Sunday October 30, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home in Lynco with the Rev. Jay
Blankenship officiating. He will be laid to rest in Ola Toler Cemetery, Sunhill, WV. Friends may gather with
the family on Sunday October 30, 2011 from noon until time of service 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
Alline Varney, 97, of Lillydale, WV, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on
Sunday October 30, 2011 in Logan Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was born
January 16, 1914 in Stone, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Ellis and Mariah Blackburn. She experienced
a salvation miracle during a visit with Rev. Valdis Bailey, who had prayed with her. She was a born again
Christian. Also preceding her in death were her husband Ballard Varney; four children Lula Belle Varney,
Patsy Vint, Randy Varney and Bob Varney; a grandson Darrell Vint; six sisters Virginia, Pauline, Cleo,
Youvonne, Mary and Emogene; and three brothers Woodrow, Fonso and Mayo. Those left to cherish her
memories include three sons and daughter-in-laws Roger Varney and David Varney both of Lillydale and
Gayle Varney and wife Norma of Lynco, Beatrice Varney Lamb of Beckley and Lucille Varney of Oceana;
granddaughters Angela Varney of Lynco, Elizabeth Gibson and husband Jessie and their children Brittany
and Austin Gibson of Lillydale, Miranda Belcher and husband Mike and their children Michaela, Matthew
and Micah Belcher of Beckley, Anita Hood and husband Terry and their daughter Ashley Hood of Mill
Creek and Carol Tucker and husband Ron of Lewisburg; grandsons Robert Varney, Jr. of Oceana, Barry
Snyder and family of TN, Dennis Vint and family of Madison, Denver Vint and family of NC, Donnie Vint
and family of Barrett, and Danny Vint and family of FL; a host of great-grandchildren and great
great-grandchildren; four sisters Theola Williamson of OH, Corrine Neace of KY, Clarine Justice of
Memphis, TN and Della Wilson and husband Walter of Louisville, KY; a brother Rosco and wife Joy Mae of
Belfrey, KY; a special neighbor Edith Rollins; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday November 2, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, with Rev. Valdis Bailey and Rev. Erwin Gregory officiating. Alline will be laid to rest beside her
husband in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 11:00 AM until service time at
the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Robert Varney, Jr., Jessie Gibson, Terry Hood, J.C. Lester, A.J.
Lester and Mike Belcher. 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.
Sunday October 30, 2011 in Logan Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was born
January 16, 1914 in Stone, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Ellis and Mariah Blackburn. She experienced
a salvation miracle during a visit with Rev. Valdis Bailey, who had prayed with her. She was a born again
Christian. Also preceding her in death were her husband Ballard Varney; four children Lula Belle Varney,
Patsy Vint, Randy Varney and Bob Varney; a grandson Darrell Vint; six sisters Virginia, Pauline, Cleo,
Youvonne, Mary and Emogene; and three brothers Woodrow, Fonso and Mayo. Those left to cherish her
memories include three sons and daughter-in-laws Roger Varney and David Varney both of Lillydale and
Gayle Varney and wife Norma of Lynco, Beatrice Varney Lamb of Beckley and Lucille Varney of Oceana;
granddaughters Angela Varney of Lynco, Elizabeth Gibson and husband Jessie and their children Brittany
and Austin Gibson of Lillydale, Miranda Belcher and husband Mike and their children Michaela, Matthew
and Micah Belcher of Beckley, Anita Hood and husband Terry and their daughter Ashley Hood of Mill
Creek and Carol Tucker and husband Ron of Lewisburg; grandsons Robert Varney, Jr. of Oceana, Barry
Snyder and family of TN, Dennis Vint and family of Madison, Denver Vint and family of NC, Donnie Vint
and family of Barrett, and Danny Vint and family of FL; a host of great-grandchildren and great
great-grandchildren; four sisters Theola Williamson of OH, Corrine Neace of KY, Clarine Justice of
Memphis, TN and Della Wilson and husband Walter of Louisville, KY; a brother Rosco and wife Joy Mae of
Belfrey, KY; a special neighbor Edith Rollins; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday November 2, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, with Rev. Valdis Bailey and Rev. Erwin Gregory officiating. Alline will be laid to rest beside her
husband in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 11:00 AM until service time at
the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Robert Varney, Jr., Jessie Gibson, Terry Hood, J.C. Lester, A.J.
Lester and Mike Belcher. 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.
Evelyn Kay Kenneda George, 40, of Oceana, WV passed away on Friday October 28, 2011 at
her home. She was born January 29, 1972 in Mullens, WV a daughter of the late Jesse William Tolliver
and Annabelle Harding George. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother
Windell Tolliver. Survivors include her husband James Dwight George; three daughters Jessica Perdue
of Princeton, Kayla Perdue of Beckley and Tiffany Perdue of Mingo County; a son Michael Perdue of
Mingo County; a grandson Tashawn Perdue of Beckley; three brothers Joe (Rebecca) Tolliver of
Baileysville, Baretta (Maretta) Tolliver of Oceana, Wayne (Alicia) Tolliver of Pineville; three step-sisters
Lorain Shumate of Oceana, Angel and husband Randy of Logan and Heather (Bobby) Chambers of
Oceana; a step-brother Adam (Tiffany) George of Madison, NC; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday November 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Minister Richard Massey officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Cook
Cemetery, Lynco, 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.
her home. She was born January 29, 1972 in Mullens, WV a daughter of the late Jesse William Tolliver
and Annabelle Harding George. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother
Windell Tolliver. Survivors include her husband James Dwight George; three daughters Jessica Perdue
of Princeton, Kayla Perdue of Beckley and Tiffany Perdue of Mingo County; a son Michael Perdue of
Mingo County; a grandson Tashawn Perdue of Beckley; three brothers Joe (Rebecca) Tolliver of
Baileysville, Baretta (Maretta) Tolliver of Oceana, Wayne (Alicia) Tolliver of Pineville; three step-sisters
Lorain Shumate of Oceana, Angel and husband Randy of Logan and Heather (Bobby) Chambers of
Oceana; a step-brother Adam (Tiffany) George of Madison, NC; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday November 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Minister Richard Massey officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Cook
Cemetery, Lynco, 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.
Nancy Lee Johnson Havert, 71, of Fairdale, WV passed away on Friday November 4, 2011 in
Raleigh General Hospital. She was born December 9, 1939 at Mohegan, WV a daughter of the late
Gayther William and Nora Beatrice Mullins Johnson. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and
friend. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Tammy Lynn Maynard, a grandson Thomas Chad
Maynard, two brothers Gayther Arvus Johnson and Johnny Elbert Johnson, four nieces Cindy Johnson
Pennington, Kathy Maxfield, Tina Johnson and Diana Hayes; a nephew Jaxson Johnson and a
granddaughter Blain Hope Blankenship. Survivors include her loving husband Charles Havert; a son Louis
Velos of Oceana; two daughters Darlene Velos Blankenship of Fairdale and Trina Havert Cline and
husband Jeff of Pineville; three brothers Douglas Johnson and wife Brenda and Billy Johnson and wife
Fern all of Lynco and Mike Johnson and wife Betty of Daniels; two sisters Erdene Hiller of Colonial Beach,
VA and Debbie Wilson of Richmond, VA; three grandchildren Clifford Blankenship, James Maynard and
Taylor Cline; four great grandchildren Dylan Blankenship, Mersadies Blankenship, Tammy Maynard and
Bentley Cline; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM
Tuesday November 8, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jim
Lucas of Bolt Fundamental Baptist Church officiating. Nancy will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco,
WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon until time of the service 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.
Raleigh General Hospital. She was born December 9, 1939 at Mohegan, WV a daughter of the late
Gayther William and Nora Beatrice Mullins Johnson. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and
friend. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Tammy Lynn Maynard, a grandson Thomas Chad
Maynard, two brothers Gayther Arvus Johnson and Johnny Elbert Johnson, four nieces Cindy Johnson
Pennington, Kathy Maxfield, Tina Johnson and Diana Hayes; a nephew Jaxson Johnson and a
granddaughter Blain Hope Blankenship. Survivors include her loving husband Charles Havert; a son Louis
Velos of Oceana; two daughters Darlene Velos Blankenship of Fairdale and Trina Havert Cline and
husband Jeff of Pineville; three brothers Douglas Johnson and wife Brenda and Billy Johnson and wife
Fern all of Lynco and Mike Johnson and wife Betty of Daniels; two sisters Erdene Hiller of Colonial Beach,
VA and Debbie Wilson of Richmond, VA; three grandchildren Clifford Blankenship, James Maynard and
Taylor Cline; four great grandchildren Dylan Blankenship, Mersadies Blankenship, Tammy Maynard and
Bentley Cline; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM
Tuesday November 8, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jim
Lucas of Bolt Fundamental Baptist Church officiating. Nancy will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco,
WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon until time of the service 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.
Lucien Compton, 68, of Brier Creek, WV passed away on Thursday November 3, 2011 at his home.
He was born June 17, 1943 in Pikeville, KY, a son of Esteleen Ackers Compton of Wyoming, WV and the
late James Edward Compton. Three brothers James Carl, Hershell and Donald Ray Compton also
preceded him in death along with two sisters Fayetta Compton and Vicky Lynn Lambert. Survivors
include his loving wife of 42 years Sandra Eddie Woods Compton; three daughters Lois Cumings and
husband D.J. of Bristow, VA, Carol Cline and husband Frank of Pineville and Kristy Compton and
companion Melvin Mitchell of Brier Creek; a son Billy Compton and wife Tonya of Indian Creek; five
grandchildren Tabitha “Tabby” Compton, Hailey Compton, Mathew Compton, Kirsten Cline and Travis
Vickers; four brothers Edward Dean, Mark, David and Marion Lee Compton; six sisters Judy Cook, Edna
Lou Hawks Baker, Patricia Ramsey, Rosemary Haynes, Glinda Mae Hill and Donna Faye Sturgill; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday November 8,
2011 at the Brenton Community Church with Rev. Paul Compton officiating. He will be laid to rest in the
Compton Family Cemetery, Skin Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5 – 8:00 PM on
Monday November 7, 2011 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.
He was born June 17, 1943 in Pikeville, KY, a son of Esteleen Ackers Compton of Wyoming, WV and the
late James Edward Compton. Three brothers James Carl, Hershell and Donald Ray Compton also
preceded him in death along with two sisters Fayetta Compton and Vicky Lynn Lambert. Survivors
include his loving wife of 42 years Sandra Eddie Woods Compton; three daughters Lois Cumings and
husband D.J. of Bristow, VA, Carol Cline and husband Frank of Pineville and Kristy Compton and
companion Melvin Mitchell of Brier Creek; a son Billy Compton and wife Tonya of Indian Creek; five
grandchildren Tabitha “Tabby” Compton, Hailey Compton, Mathew Compton, Kirsten Cline and Travis
Vickers; four brothers Edward Dean, Mark, David and Marion Lee Compton; six sisters Judy Cook, Edna
Lou Hawks Baker, Patricia Ramsey, Rosemary Haynes, Glinda Mae Hill and Donna Faye Sturgill; and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday November 8,
2011 at the Brenton Community Church with Rev. Paul Compton officiating. He will be laid to rest in the
Compton Family Cemetery, Skin Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5 – 8:00 PM on
Monday November 7, 2011 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.
Trampas Edward Steele, 30, of Iaeger, WV passed away on Thursday November 3, 2011 in Stanford,
KY after a sudden illness. He was born January 7, 1981 in Bluefield, WV a son of Elizabeth June
Robinette. His grandparents Weeler and Virgie Lester Robinette preceded him in death. Survivors include
a son Thomas Neal Steele of Nicholasville, KY; his mother Elizabeth June Robinette of Hanover, WV; a
sister Julie R. Steele of Kentucky; uncles and aunts Dave (Elaine) Robinette, Jimmy (Linda) Robinette and
Harold (Connie) Robinette all of Iaeger, Virgie Kay Robinette of Princeton, Jackie Bishop and companion
Michael Addair of Ikes Fork, Shirley (Randall) Daugherty of Hanover, Lola (Jerry) Daugherty of Iaeger,
Dorothy (Wayne) Steele of Peterstown, Barbara (Gary) Davison of Bristol, TN and Rosemary Robinette of
Iaeger; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday
November 9, 2011 at the Old Pathway Church, Johnny Cake Mountain, WV, Pastor James Cline
officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Day Cemetery, Old Vance Hollow, Iaeger, WV. Friends may gather
with the family after 6:00 PM on Tuesday November 8, 2011 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.
KY after a sudden illness. He was born January 7, 1981 in Bluefield, WV a son of Elizabeth June
Robinette. His grandparents Weeler and Virgie Lester Robinette preceded him in death. Survivors include
a son Thomas Neal Steele of Nicholasville, KY; his mother Elizabeth June Robinette of Hanover, WV; a
sister Julie R. Steele of Kentucky; uncles and aunts Dave (Elaine) Robinette, Jimmy (Linda) Robinette and
Harold (Connie) Robinette all of Iaeger, Virgie Kay Robinette of Princeton, Jackie Bishop and companion
Michael Addair of Ikes Fork, Shirley (Randall) Daugherty of Hanover, Lola (Jerry) Daugherty of Iaeger,
Dorothy (Wayne) Steele of Peterstown, Barbara (Gary) Davison of Bristol, TN and Rosemary Robinette of
Iaeger; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday
November 9, 2011 at the Old Pathway Church, Johnny Cake Mountain, WV, Pastor James Cline
officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Day Cemetery, Old Vance Hollow, Iaeger, WV. Friends may gather
with the family after 6:00 PM on Tuesday November 8, 2011 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.
Joseph Wesley Wills, 31, of Glen Fork, WV passed away November 9, 2011 at his home. He was born
September 30, 1980 in Beckley, WV a son of the late Arley Butch Wills and Tammy Jo Wills. He was a
1998 graduate of Oceana High School. Also preceding him in death an aunt Marsha Wofford and cousin
ASPH Shane Brooks. Survivors include his mother Tammy Jo Wills and her life companion Darrell “Jake”
Allen of Glen Fork, WV; a sister Andrea Cook of Glen Fork, WV; grandmother JoAnn Bailey of Glen Fork,
WV; uncle David Faye Brooks of Glen Fork, WV; cousins Pam (James) Jewell and Tonya (Brian) Tilley all
of Glen Fork, WV, Adam Wofford of SC Willie Wofford of Japan and Angel Wofford of SC and a host of
other loving family and friends.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday November 12, 2011
in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Earnest Francis officiating. He will be
laid to rest in Glen Fork Community Cemetery, Glen Fork, 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.
September 30, 1980 in Beckley, WV a son of the late Arley Butch Wills and Tammy Jo Wills. He was a
1998 graduate of Oceana High School. Also preceding him in death an aunt Marsha Wofford and cousin
ASPH Shane Brooks. Survivors include his mother Tammy Jo Wills and her life companion Darrell “Jake”
Allen of Glen Fork, WV; a sister Andrea Cook of Glen Fork, WV; grandmother JoAnn Bailey of Glen Fork,
WV; uncle David Faye Brooks of Glen Fork, WV; cousins Pam (James) Jewell and Tonya (Brian) Tilley all
of Glen Fork, WV, Adam Wofford of SC Willie Wofford of Japan and Angel Wofford of SC and a host of
other loving family and friends.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday November 12, 2011
in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Earnest Francis officiating. He will be
laid to rest in Glen Fork Community Cemetery, Glen Fork, 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.
Imogene Blankenship Lester, 75, of Shannon Mill Creek, WV passed away on Thursday November 17,
2011 at Welch Community Hospital. Imogene was born August 5, 1936 in Pineville, WV, a daughter of the
late Frank and Ocie Miller Blankenship. She was a member of the Mill Creek Freewill Baptist Church and
a loving wife, mother and friend. She was retired from the Wyoming County Board of Education with over
30 years as a school bus driver. Along with her parents her daughter Deborah Kay Lester and a sister
June Blankenship Cook also preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving Husband Elva Clyde
“Doc” Lester of Shannon Mill Creek; four children Sheila Ann (Greg) Morgan of Mill Creek, twins Eric and
Erin Lester of Mill Creek and Wesley Clyde Lester and companion Kimberly Toler of Oceana; two
grandsons Joshua Morgan of Mill Creek and Wesley Shane Toler of Oceana, a granddaughter Taylor
Stewart of Pineville and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon
Sunday November 20, 2011 at the Mill Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Larry Bailey, Bro. Wayne
Bailey and Pastor Rodney Hatfield officiating. She will be laid to rest in Madison Miller Cemetery,
Shannon Mill Creek. Friends may gather with the family on Saturday November 19, 2011 from 6-9:00 PM
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.
2011 at Welch Community Hospital. Imogene was born August 5, 1936 in Pineville, WV, a daughter of the
late Frank and Ocie Miller Blankenship. She was a member of the Mill Creek Freewill Baptist Church and
a loving wife, mother and friend. She was retired from the Wyoming County Board of Education with over
30 years as a school bus driver. Along with her parents her daughter Deborah Kay Lester and a sister
June Blankenship Cook also preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving Husband Elva Clyde
“Doc” Lester of Shannon Mill Creek; four children Sheila Ann (Greg) Morgan of Mill Creek, twins Eric and
Erin Lester of Mill Creek and Wesley Clyde Lester and companion Kimberly Toler of Oceana; two
grandsons Joshua Morgan of Mill Creek and Wesley Shane Toler of Oceana, a granddaughter Taylor
Stewart of Pineville and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon
Sunday November 20, 2011 at the Mill Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Larry Bailey, Bro. Wayne
Bailey and Pastor Rodney Hatfield officiating. She will be laid to rest in Madison Miller Cemetery,
Shannon Mill Creek. Friends may gather with the family on Saturday November 19, 2011 from 6-9:00 PM
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.
Finis “Bryant” Lester, 62, of Brenton, formerly of Iaeger, WV passed away on Thursday November 17,
2011 in Welch Community Hospital. He was born April 9, 1949 in Panther, WV, a son of the late Maston
and Rushie Hurley Lester. He was a general laborer and of the Pentecostal Faith, being a member of
Upon The Rock Ministries. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Roger Lee
Lester and Densel Steve Lester. Left to cherish his memory are two sisters Beechie Sue (Nick) Adams of
Brenton, WV and Lois Ann Hatfield of Indian Creek, WV; a brother Darel D. (Tina) Lester of Long Pole,
WV; a special niece Crystal Stewart, as he would say his baby doll; and a host of other dear family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday November 21, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jeremy Compton officiating. He will be laid to rest in Cline
Cemetery, Panther, WV. Friends may call from 5 – 9:00 on Sunday November 20, 2011 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.
2011 in Welch Community Hospital. He was born April 9, 1949 in Panther, WV, a son of the late Maston
and Rushie Hurley Lester. He was a general laborer and of the Pentecostal Faith, being a member of
Upon The Rock Ministries. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Roger Lee
Lester and Densel Steve Lester. Left to cherish his memory are two sisters Beechie Sue (Nick) Adams of
Brenton, WV and Lois Ann Hatfield of Indian Creek, WV; a brother Darel D. (Tina) Lester of Long Pole,
WV; a special niece Crystal Stewart, as he would say his baby doll; and a host of other dear family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday November 21, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jeremy Compton officiating. He will be laid to rest in Cline
Cemetery, Panther, WV. Friends may call from 5 – 9:00 on Sunday November 20, 2011 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.
Mary Elizabeth “Granny” Toler, 68, of Clear Fork, WV passed away on Saturday November 19, 2011 in
Ruby Memorial Medical Center, Morgantown, WV. She was born October 9, 1943 in Clear Fork, WV, a
daughter of the late Troy and Nannie Neace Roberts. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and
grandmother. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Sim Roberts and Shelby
Roberts and two sisters Margaret Brooks and Sarah Cook. Survivors include a daughter Melissa Collins of
Clear Fork, WV; four sons Avery Toler of Clear Fork, Joe Toler and wife Lisa of Richmond, VA, Gary Toler
of Mullens and Jeff Toler of Clear Fork; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; three sisters
Sheba Brooks of Glen Rogers, Serena Graham of Pineville and Rosalie Toler and husband Lonnie J. of
Clear Fork; two brothers Johnny Roberts and wife Gloria and Freeman Roberts and wife Roberta all of
Clear Fork; a special friend Esther Gillenwater of Richmond, VA; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday November 23, 2011 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Herb 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. Pallbearers will be Avery, Joe, Gary, Jeff, Avery Jr., Brian, Dale, Chris,
Michael, Dewey, Zachary, Tyler and Timmy. 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 Memorial Medical Center, Morgantown, WV. She was born October 9, 1943 in Clear Fork, WV, a
daughter of the late Troy and Nannie Neace Roberts. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and
grandmother. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Sim Roberts and Shelby
Roberts and two sisters Margaret Brooks and Sarah Cook. Survivors include a daughter Melissa Collins of
Clear Fork, WV; four sons Avery Toler of Clear Fork, Joe Toler and wife Lisa of Richmond, VA, Gary Toler
of Mullens and Jeff Toler of Clear Fork; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; three sisters
Sheba Brooks of Glen Rogers, Serena Graham of Pineville and Rosalie Toler and husband Lonnie J. of
Clear Fork; two brothers Johnny Roberts and wife Gloria and Freeman Roberts and wife Roberta all of
Clear Fork; a special friend Esther Gillenwater of Richmond, VA; and a host of other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday November 23, 2011 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Herb 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. Pallbearers will be Avery, Joe, Gary, Jeff, Avery Jr., Brian, Dale, Chris,
Michael, Dewey, Zachary, Tyler and Timmy. 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
Mason Glen Duncan, 91, of Kopperston, WV, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday November
23, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 14, 1920 in Spanishburg,
WV, a son of the late Henry and Ruthie Kinser Duncan. He was a US Army Air Corp. World War II veteran
and a member of the Toneda Baptist Church. In addition to his parents three sisters Gracie Pettery,
Tessie Hypes and Susie Williams and a brother Amos Duncan preceded him in death. Mason was a
retired coal miner with over 25 years of service. Survivors include his loving wife Ethel “Irene” Parsley
Duncan; three daughters Velna (Ray “Buck”) Goodwin, Jr. of Lerona, Wanda (Farley “Delmie”) Toler and
JoAnn (Oza) Mullens, Jr. all of Kopperston; a son Gerald (Carol) Duncan of Kopperston; twelve
grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 PM Friday November 25, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
with Rev. Jim Hamrick and Rev. Ron Harvey officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens
Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans
Honor Guard. 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.
23, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 14, 1920 in Spanishburg,
WV, a son of the late Henry and Ruthie Kinser Duncan. He was a US Army Air Corp. World War II veteran
and a member of the Toneda Baptist Church. In addition to his parents three sisters Gracie Pettery,
Tessie Hypes and Susie Williams and a brother Amos Duncan preceded him in death. Mason was a
retired coal miner with over 25 years of service. Survivors include his loving wife Ethel “Irene” Parsley
Duncan; three daughters Velna (Ray “Buck”) Goodwin, Jr. of Lerona, Wanda (Farley “Delmie”) Toler and
JoAnn (Oza) Mullens, Jr. all of Kopperston; a son Gerald (Carol) Duncan of Kopperston; twelve
grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 PM Friday November 25, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
with Rev. Jim Hamrick and Rev. Ron Harvey officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens
Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans
Honor Guard. 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.
Theadore Toler, 60, of Sun Hill, WV, went to be with the Lord on Friday November 25, 2011 at his
residence after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. He was born September 20, 1951 in Sun Hill,
WV, a son of the late Everett “Jack” Toler and Beulah Toler. Theadore was a retired Wyoming County
school bus driver and a 1970 graduate of Baileysville High School. He loved to drive eighteen wheelers
and his Harley Davidson. He enjoyed spending time at home with his family and taking care of his garden
and his animals – especially his boxer Roscoe and his parrot Gabby. He was preceded in death by his
parents, two brothers Edward Toler and Charles Toler, and his in-laws Virgil and Bessie Morgan. Those
left to cherish his memories are his wife of 40 years Linda Carol Toler and two daughters – Tina and John
Adams of Baileysville and Dina and DJ Burgess of Clear Fork; four grandchildren who were his greatest
joy – Marissa and LaThea Hatfield and David and Dakota Burgess; one sister Wanda Harvey Golden of
French Creek; a sister-in-law Barbara Toler of Glen Daniels; brother-in-laws Jim and Norma Morgan of
Huntington and Ed and Dinah Morgan of Texas; sister-in-law Mary Lou Cline of Lewisburg; nieces and
nephews and their families, Mylena Yee, Janet Simpson, Rita Cook, Andy Harvey, and Jessie Harvey, and
many cousins and friends who have been so helpful thru his illness. Also a special thanks to Man ARH, Dr.
Larson & Staff, and our special new friend nurse Pam Harvey who God sent to us. He will sadly missed by
everyone who knew him – family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday November
28, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Hannibal Blankenship, Jr.
officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Pallbearers will be cousins Jim
Blankenship and Ryan Blankenship, special friends Brad Toler and Willie Osborne, and son-in-laws John
Adams and DJ Burgess. Friends may gather with the family from 5 – 8:00 Sunday November 27, 2011 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.
residence after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. He was born September 20, 1951 in Sun Hill,
WV, a son of the late Everett “Jack” Toler and Beulah Toler. Theadore was a retired Wyoming County
school bus driver and a 1970 graduate of Baileysville High School. He loved to drive eighteen wheelers
and his Harley Davidson. He enjoyed spending time at home with his family and taking care of his garden
and his animals – especially his boxer Roscoe and his parrot Gabby. He was preceded in death by his
parents, two brothers Edward Toler and Charles Toler, and his in-laws Virgil and Bessie Morgan. Those
left to cherish his memories are his wife of 40 years Linda Carol Toler and two daughters – Tina and John
Adams of Baileysville and Dina and DJ Burgess of Clear Fork; four grandchildren who were his greatest
joy – Marissa and LaThea Hatfield and David and Dakota Burgess; one sister Wanda Harvey Golden of
French Creek; a sister-in-law Barbara Toler of Glen Daniels; brother-in-laws Jim and Norma Morgan of
Huntington and Ed and Dinah Morgan of Texas; sister-in-law Mary Lou Cline of Lewisburg; nieces and
nephews and their families, Mylena Yee, Janet Simpson, Rita Cook, Andy Harvey, and Jessie Harvey, and
many cousins and friends who have been so helpful thru his illness. Also a special thanks to Man ARH, Dr.
Larson & Staff, and our special new friend nurse Pam Harvey who God sent to us. He will sadly missed by
everyone who knew him – family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday November
28, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Hannibal Blankenship, Jr.
officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Pallbearers will be cousins Jim
Blankenship and Ryan Blankenship, special friends Brad Toler and Willie Osborne, and son-in-laws John
Adams and DJ Burgess. Friends may gather with the family from 5 – 8:00 Sunday November 27, 2011 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.
Walter Caloway “WC” Blankenship, 83, of Clear Fork, WV passed away December 1, 2011 in Raleigh
General Hospital. He was born August 25, 1928 in Clear Fork, WV, a son of the late Calaway W. and
Charlotte “Lottie” Miller Blankenship. W.C. was a US Army Korean War Veteran having served with the 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division. He was a 1948 graduate of Oceana High School, a member of UMWA
Local Union 7604 and worked for Eastern and Peabody Coal Companies for 43 years. WC dedicated his
life to God on April 16, 2011 and attended the Clear Fork Advent Christian Church. He had a love for the
outdoors, enjoyed hunting and fishing, working on his farm, and spending time with his family. In addition to
his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers S.D. Blankenship, Franklin Blankenship and King
Blankenship, a sister Elga Short and his son Craig Steven Blankenship. Walter was the loving husband of
Erma Blankenship for 59 years; the proud father of Pamela (Steve) Weaver and Valerie (Denny) Miller;
grandfather of Trevor (Beth) Miller and children Weston and Jacey, Megan (Brandon) French and son
Brayden with Asher due in February. Rachel (Chris) Seymour, Andrew (Kristen) Weaver and son Austin
with Baby Weaver due this coming summer, Ryan (Katie) Pope and son Christian, Eric Blankenship,
Adam Blankenship, special grandson Larry (Beth) Jones and children Danielle, Chelsea and Larry, and a
great granddaughter Madison; three sisters Eula Bailey, Helen (Don) Toler, and Sue Childress; a brother-
in-law Roy Short; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on
Sunday December 4, 2011 at Clear Fork Advent Christian Church with Pastor Eddie B. Aliff and Bro.
Andrew Weaver officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 1:00 PM until time of service at the
church. His cremains will be laid to rest at a later date in the Blankenship Cemetery, Clear Fork, WV, with
Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. The family wishes to
send special thanks to Dr. Boustani, Dr. Suleiman, Dr. Karam and the staff of Fresinius Medical Care –
Kevin, Heather and LeAnn. 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. He was born August 25, 1928 in Clear Fork, WV, a son of the late Calaway W. and
Charlotte “Lottie” Miller Blankenship. W.C. was a US Army Korean War Veteran having served with the 9th
Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division. He was a 1948 graduate of Oceana High School, a member of UMWA
Local Union 7604 and worked for Eastern and Peabody Coal Companies for 43 years. WC dedicated his
life to God on April 16, 2011 and attended the Clear Fork Advent Christian Church. He had a love for the
outdoors, enjoyed hunting and fishing, working on his farm, and spending time with his family. In addition to
his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers S.D. Blankenship, Franklin Blankenship and King
Blankenship, a sister Elga Short and his son Craig Steven Blankenship. Walter was the loving husband of
Erma Blankenship for 59 years; the proud father of Pamela (Steve) Weaver and Valerie (Denny) Miller;
grandfather of Trevor (Beth) Miller and children Weston and Jacey, Megan (Brandon) French and son
Brayden with Asher due in February. Rachel (Chris) Seymour, Andrew (Kristen) Weaver and son Austin
with Baby Weaver due this coming summer, Ryan (Katie) Pope and son Christian, Eric Blankenship,
Adam Blankenship, special grandson Larry (Beth) Jones and children Danielle, Chelsea and Larry, and a
great granddaughter Madison; three sisters Eula Bailey, Helen (Don) Toler, and Sue Childress; a brother-
in-law Roy Short; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on
Sunday December 4, 2011 at Clear Fork Advent Christian Church with Pastor Eddie B. Aliff and Bro.
Andrew Weaver officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 1:00 PM until time of service at the
church. His cremains will be laid to rest at a later date in the Blankenship Cemetery, Clear Fork, WV, with
Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. The family wishes to
send special thanks to Dr. Boustani, Dr. Suleiman, Dr. Karam and the staff of Fresinius Medical Care –
Kevin, Heather and LeAnn. 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.
Lonnie Jene Toler, 70, of Clear Fork, WV went to join Justin in Heaven on Saturday December 3, 2011
in Raleigh General Hospital following a short illness. He was born January 26, 1941 in Clear Fork, WV, a
son of the late Bruce Toler and Gracie Burgess Toler. He was preceded in death by a special grandson
Justin Andrew Carter, four brothers Earl, Jesse, Danny and Hubert; and a sister Inez Toler. Lonnie loved
to hunt, fish and play with his dog Woodrow. His CB buddies knew him as Catfish. Those left to cherish
his memory are his loving wife Rosalie of 48 years, daughter Angela Carter and husband Elmer; son
Lonnie Dale Toler; daughter Monica Harvey and husband Adam; two grandchildren Katie Belle Toler and
Matthew Carter; a brother Nathan Toler; five sisters Helen, Brenda, Sue, Mary, and Betty; two special
nephews Jeff and Avery Toler and a host of other loving family and friends. Memorial service will be held
Wednesday December 7, 2011 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco
with Pastor Jay Blankenship and Rev. Bill Goode officiating. He will be laid to rest in Toler Cemetery,
Laurel Branch, WV following cremation, with military graveside rites conducted by the Wyoming County
Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may gather with the family on Wednesday from noon 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.
in Raleigh General Hospital following a short illness. He was born January 26, 1941 in Clear Fork, WV, a
son of the late Bruce Toler and Gracie Burgess Toler. He was preceded in death by a special grandson
Justin Andrew Carter, four brothers Earl, Jesse, Danny and Hubert; and a sister Inez Toler. Lonnie loved
to hunt, fish and play with his dog Woodrow. His CB buddies knew him as Catfish. Those left to cherish
his memory are his loving wife Rosalie of 48 years, daughter Angela Carter and husband Elmer; son
Lonnie Dale Toler; daughter Monica Harvey and husband Adam; two grandchildren Katie Belle Toler and
Matthew Carter; a brother Nathan Toler; five sisters Helen, Brenda, Sue, Mary, and Betty; two special
nephews Jeff and Avery Toler and a host of other loving family and friends. Memorial service will be held
Wednesday December 7, 2011 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco
with Pastor Jay Blankenship and Rev. Bill Goode officiating. He will be laid to rest in Toler Cemetery,
Laurel Branch, WV following cremation, with military graveside rites conducted by the Wyoming County
Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may gather with the family on Wednesday from noon 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.
Danny Charles Mills, 63, of Panther, WV made his journey to Glory on Sunday December 4, 2011
surrounded by his family at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Danny was born May 28, 1948
in Litwar, WV a son of the late Ed Mills of Panther and the late Gladys Goins of Roderfield. He was a
disabled coal miner. Preceding him in death other than his parents were his brother Johnny Mills;
brother-in-law Randy Justice and mother and father-in-law Dan and Flora Justice. He enjoyed summers
with his family camping and cooking out. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 42 years Lucille
Justice Mills; his children Delena and companion Clinton Mullins of Garland, Steve and Michelle Mills of
Panther, Debra and Allen Pruitt of Three Forks, Loretta and Jeffery Estep of Coon Branch and Wesley and
Natosha Mills of Panther; twelve grandchildren that loved him dearly, Paige Mills, Wendy, Jade, and
Madison Mills, Travis, April and Katlyn Estep, Braydon Mills, Janice, Savannah, Daniel and Dalton Pruitt;
two brothers James Mills of Davy and Robert Mills of Welch; a sister Carolyn Wiley of Narrows, VA; a
brother-in-law Richard Cline of Panther; a sister-in-law Janetta and Ralph Matney of Hurley, VA; two special
friends Randy Branham and Willis Justice both of Panther; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday December 8, 2011 at the House of Gethsemane
Church, on Iaeger-Panther Road, with Pastors Steve May, Sandy Bryant, Ann Mullins and Allen Pruitt
officiating. Danny will be laid to rest in the Lockhart Cemetery, Trap Fork Hollow, Panther, WV. Friends
may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Wednesday December 7, 2011 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.
surrounded by his family at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Danny was born May 28, 1948
in Litwar, WV a son of the late Ed Mills of Panther and the late Gladys Goins of Roderfield. He was a
disabled coal miner. Preceding him in death other than his parents were his brother Johnny Mills;
brother-in-law Randy Justice and mother and father-in-law Dan and Flora Justice. He enjoyed summers
with his family camping and cooking out. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 42 years Lucille
Justice Mills; his children Delena and companion Clinton Mullins of Garland, Steve and Michelle Mills of
Panther, Debra and Allen Pruitt of Three Forks, Loretta and Jeffery Estep of Coon Branch and Wesley and
Natosha Mills of Panther; twelve grandchildren that loved him dearly, Paige Mills, Wendy, Jade, and
Madison Mills, Travis, April and Katlyn Estep, Braydon Mills, Janice, Savannah, Daniel and Dalton Pruitt;
two brothers James Mills of Davy and Robert Mills of Welch; a sister Carolyn Wiley of Narrows, VA; a
brother-in-law Richard Cline of Panther; a sister-in-law Janetta and Ralph Matney of Hurley, VA; two special
friends Randy Branham and Willis Justice both of Panther; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday December 8, 2011 at the House of Gethsemane
Church, on Iaeger-Panther Road, with Pastors Steve May, Sandy Bryant, Ann Mullins and Allen Pruitt
officiating. Danny will be laid to rest in the Lockhart Cemetery, Trap Fork Hollow, Panther, WV. Friends
may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Wednesday December 7, 2011 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.
Virgie Dameron Walker, 100, of Matheny, WV passed away on Friday December 9, 2011 at Wyoming
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond, WV. She was born April 22, 1911 in Shannon Mill
Creek, WV, a daughter of the late Charlie and Martha Miller Dameron. She was a retired Wyoming
County Board of Education school cook having worked at Matheny Grade School. In addition to her
parents her husband Warrner Walker preceded her in death along with three sisters and two brothers,
and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of the Matheny Methodist
Church. Survivors include her daughter Janice Pack of Oceana, WV; her son Gene Walker and wife
Helen of Oceana, WV; three grandchildren Jeffery (Cindi) Stewart of Johnson City, TN, Gary (Robin)
Walker of Bedford, VA and Cheryl Walker of Oceana, WV; four great grandchildren Nick Walker, John
Walker, Brandon Walker and Shasta Walker; a great great grandson Nathan Walker; a sister-in-law
Virginia Dameron of VA; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at
1:00 PM on Monday December 12, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV
with Pastor Steven Walls officiating. Virgie will be laid to rest in the Stewart Cemetery, Matheny, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of service 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.
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond, WV. She was born April 22, 1911 in Shannon Mill
Creek, WV, a daughter of the late Charlie and Martha Miller Dameron. She was a retired Wyoming
County Board of Education school cook having worked at Matheny Grade School. In addition to her
parents her husband Warrner Walker preceded her in death along with three sisters and two brothers,
and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of the Matheny Methodist
Church. Survivors include her daughter Janice Pack of Oceana, WV; her son Gene Walker and wife
Helen of Oceana, WV; three grandchildren Jeffery (Cindi) Stewart of Johnson City, TN, Gary (Robin)
Walker of Bedford, VA and Cheryl Walker of Oceana, WV; four great grandchildren Nick Walker, John
Walker, Brandon Walker and Shasta Walker; a great great grandson Nathan Walker; a sister-in-law
Virginia Dameron of VA; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at
1:00 PM on Monday December 12, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV
with Pastor Steven Walls officiating. Virgie will be laid to rest in the Stewart Cemetery, Matheny, WV.
Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of service 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.
Larry Clifton Halsey, 77, of Pineville, WV passed away on Saturday December 10, 2011 at the Beckley
Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1934 in Pineville, WV a son of the late Lacy
and Eva Buchanan Halsey. He was a US Air Force Veteran having served in Alaska and Korea. He was a
Tool and Die Maker having retired from Van Doren Corporation in Cleveland, OH and had lived in Pineville
for the last 15 years. In addition to his parents Larry was preceded in death by a sister Jean Wallen and a
brother Alvin Halsey. Survivors include four sisters Mary Lambert of Soak Creek, Linda Hamilton and
husband Clinton of Pineville, Sharon Johns and husband Jimmy of China Grave, NC and Karen Lattie and
husband Doug of Bluefield; two sons Clifton Halsey and wife Linda and Jeff Halsey and wife Lovell all of
Gainsville, GA; five grandchildren; two aunts Cora Halsey of Pineville and Marie Stiles of Glen Fork; and a
host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday December 13,
2011 at the Jackson Curve Cemetery, New Richmond, WV. He will be laid to rest in the Jackson Curve
Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Nephews will
serve as pallbearers. The family would like to thank the Beckley V.A. Medical Center staff and especially
the ICU unit and the fourth floor Hospice unit for their kindness during this 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.
Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1934 in Pineville, WV a son of the late Lacy
and Eva Buchanan Halsey. He was a US Air Force Veteran having served in Alaska and Korea. He was a
Tool and Die Maker having retired from Van Doren Corporation in Cleveland, OH and had lived in Pineville
for the last 15 years. In addition to his parents Larry was preceded in death by a sister Jean Wallen and a
brother Alvin Halsey. Survivors include four sisters Mary Lambert of Soak Creek, Linda Hamilton and
husband Clinton of Pineville, Sharon Johns and husband Jimmy of China Grave, NC and Karen Lattie and
husband Doug of Bluefield; two sons Clifton Halsey and wife Linda and Jeff Halsey and wife Lovell all of
Gainsville, GA; five grandchildren; two aunts Cora Halsey of Pineville and Marie Stiles of Glen Fork; and a
host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday December 13,
2011 at the Jackson Curve Cemetery, New Richmond, WV. He will be laid to rest in the Jackson Curve
Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Nephews will
serve as pallbearers. The family would like to thank the Beckley V.A. Medical Center staff and especially
the ICU unit and the fourth floor Hospice unit for their kindness during this 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.
David Earl Belcher, 46, of Baileysville, WV passed away on Friday December 23, 2011 at CAMC
Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born June 9, 1965 in Lansing, Michigan a son of Geneva
Cline Belcher and the late Ronald Dale Belcher. He was a coal miner and loving father. Survivors include
his mother Geneva Cline Belcher of Oceana; a daughter Candace Renae Lawrence-Belcher of Oceana
and her mother Bobbi Jo Lawrence of Long Branch; three sisters Bernice (Larry) Mashburn of Oceana,
Doreen (Daniel) Morgan of Kopperston and Tabbitha (Gregg) Bailey of Oceana; two brothers Dale Belcher
and Adam Belcher both of Oceana; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at noon on Wednesday December 28, 2011 at the Long Branch Apostolic House of Faith with Rev.
Ricky Proffitt and Rev. Homer Lee Cline officiating. David will be laid to rest in the Kennedy Cemetery,
Foundation Fork. Friends may call after 6:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday 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.
Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born June 9, 1965 in Lansing, Michigan a son of Geneva
Cline Belcher and the late Ronald Dale Belcher. He was a coal miner and loving father. Survivors include
his mother Geneva Cline Belcher of Oceana; a daughter Candace Renae Lawrence-Belcher of Oceana
and her mother Bobbi Jo Lawrence of Long Branch; three sisters Bernice (Larry) Mashburn of Oceana,
Doreen (Daniel) Morgan of Kopperston and Tabbitha (Gregg) Bailey of Oceana; two brothers Dale Belcher
and Adam Belcher both of Oceana; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at noon on Wednesday December 28, 2011 at the Long Branch Apostolic House of Faith with Rev.
Ricky Proffitt and Rev. Homer Lee Cline officiating. David will be laid to rest in the Kennedy Cemetery,
Foundation Fork. Friends may call after 6:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday 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.
Evelyn Margretta “Rita” Bolen Parsons, 79, of Lynco, WV went to heaven to reunite the Parson
Quartet and sing songs for the Lord on Thursday December 22, 2011 from her home surrounded by her
loving family. She was born November 7, 1932 on Bud Mountain, WV a daughter of the late Opie and
Ruby Lane Bolen. In addition to her parents, her husband Virgil L. Parsons, a daughter Ruby Louise “Hall”
Parsons and a son Roger Parsons also preceded her in death. Rita was a founding member of the
Joseph Baptist Church, former Ladies Aide President and used to sing with the Parsons Quartet. She was
a loving wife, mother and friend to all who knew her. Survivors include daughter Susan Parsons and her
fiance’ Mitch Simpson of Lynco; four sons William “Pee Wee” Parsons and wife Debi of Oceana, Ronnie
Parsons and fiancé Stephanie Dixon of Lynco, Dallas Parsons and wife Loretta of Sunhill and Scott
Parsons and wife Jodi of Clear Fork; a daughter-in-law Corky Parsons of Lynco; a sister Sharon Dixon
and husband Gary of Crossville, TN, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at 1:00 PM Tuesday December 27, 2011 at the Joseph Baptist Church with Pastor William Cook and
Bro. Jeff Elkins officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may
call from 6 - 9:00 PM on Monday December 26, 2011 at the church. Pallbearers will be sons and
grandsons. 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.
Quartet and sing songs for the Lord on Thursday December 22, 2011 from her home surrounded by her
loving family. She was born November 7, 1932 on Bud Mountain, WV a daughter of the late Opie and
Ruby Lane Bolen. In addition to her parents, her husband Virgil L. Parsons, a daughter Ruby Louise “Hall”
Parsons and a son Roger Parsons also preceded her in death. Rita was a founding member of the
Joseph Baptist Church, former Ladies Aide President and used to sing with the Parsons Quartet. She was
a loving wife, mother and friend to all who knew her. Survivors include daughter Susan Parsons and her
fiance’ Mitch Simpson of Lynco; four sons William “Pee Wee” Parsons and wife Debi of Oceana, Ronnie
Parsons and fiancé Stephanie Dixon of Lynco, Dallas Parsons and wife Loretta of Sunhill and Scott
Parsons and wife Jodi of Clear Fork; a daughter-in-law Corky Parsons of Lynco; a sister Sharon Dixon
and husband Gary of Crossville, TN, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at 1:00 PM Tuesday December 27, 2011 at the Joseph Baptist Church with Pastor William Cook and
Bro. Jeff Elkins officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may
call from 6 - 9:00 PM on Monday December 26, 2011 at the church. Pallbearers will be sons and
grandsons. 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.
Harmon Lee Hopson, 64, of Amherstdale, WV passed away on Thursday December 22, 2011 at his
home. He was born December 7, 1947 in War Eagle, WV, a son of Sylvia Elkins Hopson the late Harmon
Hopson. Drafted in into the US ARMY, Harmon served in the Vietnam War and took much pride in being a
Veteran Soldier. He worked in the coal mines for 37 years, retiring as a Mine Foreman. He was a mentor
to many and loved by all. He never met a stranger and never hesitated to help someone in need.
Preceding him in death are his father, Harmon Hopson Sr. and two brothers, Carl Lee Hopson and
Edward Roy Hopson. Harmon's hobbies included singing, song-writing, playing the guitar and banjo,
sculpting, working on small engines, and spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and riding in the hills.
Those left to cherish him are: his loving wife of 34 years, Carolyn Sue Lawrence Hopson of Amherstdale;
three daughters: Angela Doss (Robert) of Cleveland, Ohio; Dawn Hopson of Yanceyville, NC; and Ashley
Goodman (Josh) of Amherstdale, WV; and two sons: Harmon Duncan of Cleveland, OH and Brian Hopson
of Hayward, CA; eight grandchildren: Robert Doss, Shandi Doss, Jahvalin Hopson, Jazzmine Dunn,
Marskie Dunn II, Michael Harmon Hopson, Jerry Dale Ellis II, and Justin Hopson and a "Special Daughter"
Sheila Lawrence of Davin, WV; mother, Sylvia Elkins; two sisters: Mary Shaheen (Allie) of Accoville, WV
and Rainie Napier (David) of Cleveland, OH; three brothers: Darrell Hopson and Ronald Elkins both of
Accoville, WV and Eugene Hopson of Columbus, OH; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday December 26, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home in Lynco, WV, with House of Delegates Rep. Rupie Phillips officiating. The Wyoming County
Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites at the funeral home. Harmon will be laid to rest in Forrest
Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, WV, following cremation. Friends may gather with the family from 1:00 PM
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.
home. He was born December 7, 1947 in War Eagle, WV, a son of Sylvia Elkins Hopson the late Harmon
Hopson. Drafted in into the US ARMY, Harmon served in the Vietnam War and took much pride in being a
Veteran Soldier. He worked in the coal mines for 37 years, retiring as a Mine Foreman. He was a mentor
to many and loved by all. He never met a stranger and never hesitated to help someone in need.
Preceding him in death are his father, Harmon Hopson Sr. and two brothers, Carl Lee Hopson and
Edward Roy Hopson. Harmon's hobbies included singing, song-writing, playing the guitar and banjo,
sculpting, working on small engines, and spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and riding in the hills.
Those left to cherish him are: his loving wife of 34 years, Carolyn Sue Lawrence Hopson of Amherstdale;
three daughters: Angela Doss (Robert) of Cleveland, Ohio; Dawn Hopson of Yanceyville, NC; and Ashley
Goodman (Josh) of Amherstdale, WV; and two sons: Harmon Duncan of Cleveland, OH and Brian Hopson
of Hayward, CA; eight grandchildren: Robert Doss, Shandi Doss, Jahvalin Hopson, Jazzmine Dunn,
Marskie Dunn II, Michael Harmon Hopson, Jerry Dale Ellis II, and Justin Hopson and a "Special Daughter"
Sheila Lawrence of Davin, WV; mother, Sylvia Elkins; two sisters: Mary Shaheen (Allie) of Accoville, WV
and Rainie Napier (David) of Cleveland, OH; three brothers: Darrell Hopson and Ronald Elkins both of
Accoville, WV and Eugene Hopson of Columbus, OH; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday December 26, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home in Lynco, WV, with House of Delegates Rep. Rupie Phillips officiating. The Wyoming County
Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites at the funeral home. Harmon will be laid to rest in Forrest
Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, WV, following cremation. Friends may gather with the family from 1:00 PM
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.
Jamie AR Toler, 39, of Hanover, WV passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2011 following a long illness
in Logan Regional Medical Center. Jamie was born July 5, 1972 in Man, WV a son of James Toler and the
late Teresa Morgan Toler. In addition to his mother, his grandparents Angeline Morgan, AR Morgan,
Garland Toler and Martha Toler also preceded him in death along with two uncles Judge Morgan and David
Toler and an aunt Joyce Toler. Those left to mourn his passing include three daughters Teresa Morgan,
Jamie Logan and Allison; two sons Dylan and Dustin; a step son Dakota Cline; his father James Toler of
Hanover and his fiancé Kayla Bowles; two brothers David Lee Toler and fiancé Jessica Miller of Madison
Creek and Nathan Hatfield and fiancé Kimberly Jude of Baisden; special aunts Tamra (Joey) Holzapfel of
North Springs and Brenda (Mark) Stanley of Wharncliff; uncles and aunts Ray (Angie) Morgan of Neds
Branch, Jeffery (Katrina) Morgan of Neds Branch, Sandra (Bill) Simon of South Charleston, Devonda (Lloyd)
Cline of Simon, Eugene (Zola Mae) Toler of Wirt County, Lois Ferrell of Petersburg, and Loraine Mounts of
Gilbert; a niece and nephew Patricia and Anthony Toler; his in home caretakers Kayla Bowels, Ralph
Justice, Renea McNelly, Shawn Toler and Alicia Gibson; sister in law Carla Toler of North Springs and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday December 31,
2011 at the Cub Creek Baptist Church, North Springs, WV. He will be laid to rest in the Huff Cemetery,
Sprattsville, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Thursday and Friday at the church.
Pallbearers will be James Alex Bledsoe, Teddy Glenn Morgan, Justin Morgan Gary Wayne Toler, Arlin Toler
and Herbie Toler. 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 Logan Regional Medical Center. Jamie was born July 5, 1972 in Man, WV a son of James Toler and the
late Teresa Morgan Toler. In addition to his mother, his grandparents Angeline Morgan, AR Morgan,
Garland Toler and Martha Toler also preceded him in death along with two uncles Judge Morgan and David
Toler and an aunt Joyce Toler. Those left to mourn his passing include three daughters Teresa Morgan,
Jamie Logan and Allison; two sons Dylan and Dustin; a step son Dakota Cline; his father James Toler of
Hanover and his fiancé Kayla Bowles; two brothers David Lee Toler and fiancé Jessica Miller of Madison
Creek and Nathan Hatfield and fiancé Kimberly Jude of Baisden; special aunts Tamra (Joey) Holzapfel of
North Springs and Brenda (Mark) Stanley of Wharncliff; uncles and aunts Ray (Angie) Morgan of Neds
Branch, Jeffery (Katrina) Morgan of Neds Branch, Sandra (Bill) Simon of South Charleston, Devonda (Lloyd)
Cline of Simon, Eugene (Zola Mae) Toler of Wirt County, Lois Ferrell of Petersburg, and Loraine Mounts of
Gilbert; a niece and nephew Patricia and Anthony Toler; his in home caretakers Kayla Bowels, Ralph
Justice, Renea McNelly, Shawn Toler and Alicia Gibson; sister in law Carla Toler of North Springs and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday December 31,
2011 at the Cub Creek Baptist Church, North Springs, WV. He will be laid to rest in the Huff Cemetery,
Sprattsville, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Thursday and Friday at the church.
Pallbearers will be James Alex Bledsoe, Teddy Glenn Morgan, Justin Morgan Gary Wayne Toler, Arlin Toler
and Herbie Toler. 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.
Linda Louise Hayworth, 45, of Mullens, WV, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 27, 2011 at
her home following a long illness. She was born July 30, 1966 in Mullens, WV a daughter of the late Burley
and Peggy Massie Hayworth. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters Katie Hardy and
Sarah Hardy both of Mullens, WV; a son Blaine Hayworth of Mullens, WV; two grandchildren Tristen Hart
and Calley Clay; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on
Friday December 30, 2011in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. She will be laid
to rest in the Shrewsbury Cemetery, Basin, WV. Friends may call from 10:00 AM 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.
her home following a long illness. She was born July 30, 1966 in Mullens, WV a daughter of the late Burley
and Peggy Massie Hayworth. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters Katie Hardy and
Sarah Hardy both of Mullens, WV; a son Blaine Hayworth of Mullens, WV; two grandchildren Tristen Hart
and Calley Clay; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on
Friday December 30, 2011in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. She will be laid
to rest in the Shrewsbury Cemetery, Basin, WV. Friends may call from 10:00 AM 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.
Kenneth Pennington departed this life Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at the age of 68, at Raleigh
General Hospital. He was born September 12, 1943 at Bandytown. He was the son of the late Lissie
Brooks Pennington . Kenneth was a coal miner for 35 years, working at Calloway Mining, Itmann Blowout
and Kepler mines. He served in the army in Germany. He was preceded in death by his mother Lissie
Pennington; two brothers Ronald and Donald Pennington and special nephews Calvin Mullins, Lynn Alfred
Mullins, Willie Pennington, and Danny Pennington. Survivors include his wife of 31 years Diana Stewart
Pennington; two daughters Kimberly Pennington of Pineville and Glenda Pennington and partner Jessie
Parks of Kannapolis, North Carolina; two sons Kenneth J. Pennington of Kannapolis North Carolina, Colby
Pennington and wife Becky of Indian Creek; two step-sons Todd Sands of Oceana and Mark Stewart and
wife Brenda of Ohio; a granddaughter Ashlei Lambert at home; a grandson Austin Pennington of Indian
Creek; five step grandchildren Hayley and Rebecca Sands of Charleston, Katelyn, Jesse and Justin
Stewart of Ohio; five sisters Juanita Ryan of Ohio, Lois Miller of Florida, JoAnn Mullins of Sabine, Eva
Rose and husband Tommy of Cornstalk and Roxainne Tilley and husband David of Princeton; five brothers
Alfred Pennington and wife Janice of Glen Rogers, Harvey Pennington and wife Martha of Kentucky, John
Pennington and wife Karen of Kentucky, Billy Pennington and wife Sherry of Sabine and Thomas
Pennington of Virginia; several nieces and nephews and lots of special friends and a very dear friend
Edith Patrick. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday December 31, 2011 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with the Rev. Jerry Graham officiating. He will be laid to rest in
Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Military rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans
Honor Guard. Friends may call from11:00 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.
General Hospital. He was born September 12, 1943 at Bandytown. He was the son of the late Lissie
Brooks Pennington . Kenneth was a coal miner for 35 years, working at Calloway Mining, Itmann Blowout
and Kepler mines. He served in the army in Germany. He was preceded in death by his mother Lissie
Pennington; two brothers Ronald and Donald Pennington and special nephews Calvin Mullins, Lynn Alfred
Mullins, Willie Pennington, and Danny Pennington. Survivors include his wife of 31 years Diana Stewart
Pennington; two daughters Kimberly Pennington of Pineville and Glenda Pennington and partner Jessie
Parks of Kannapolis, North Carolina; two sons Kenneth J. Pennington of Kannapolis North Carolina, Colby
Pennington and wife Becky of Indian Creek; two step-sons Todd Sands of Oceana and Mark Stewart and
wife Brenda of Ohio; a granddaughter Ashlei Lambert at home; a grandson Austin Pennington of Indian
Creek; five step grandchildren Hayley and Rebecca Sands of Charleston, Katelyn, Jesse and Justin
Stewart of Ohio; five sisters Juanita Ryan of Ohio, Lois Miller of Florida, JoAnn Mullins of Sabine, Eva
Rose and husband Tommy of Cornstalk and Roxainne Tilley and husband David of Princeton; five brothers
Alfred Pennington and wife Janice of Glen Rogers, Harvey Pennington and wife Martha of Kentucky, John
Pennington and wife Karen of Kentucky, Billy Pennington and wife Sherry of Sabine and Thomas
Pennington of Virginia; several nieces and nephews and lots of special friends and a very dear friend
Edith Patrick. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday December 31, 2011 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with the Rev. Jerry Graham officiating. He will be laid to rest in
Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Military rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans
Honor Guard. Friends may call from11:00 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.
William Blankenship, of New Richmond, WV passed away on Saturday December 24, 2011 in
Raleigh General Hospital, 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.
Raleigh General Hospital, 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.
David William “Maddog” Hager, 53, of Glen Fork, WV passed away on Saturday January 7, 2012 at
Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. David was born March 21, 1958 in St. Petersburg, Florida, a son
of Christlene Yvonne Walker Hensley and the late Blevins Hager, Sr. He loved fishing, hunting, ginsenging,
4-wheeler riding and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his father he was preceded in
death by a brother Blevins Hager, Jr., step-father Clarence Hensley, brother-in-law Thomas Edward
McMillion, mother and father-in-law Kemper and Alice McMillion, brother-in-law Vencil Harper,
grandmother Sylvia Bell, grandfather Watson Raleigh, grandparents Leander and Katherine Walker and
foster-mom Beatrice George. David was a former member of the West Virginia National Guard. Survivors
include his loving wife of almost 33 years Doreen Mae Hager; two daughters Sarah (Martin) Toler of
Oceana and Victoria (Aubrey) Miller, Jr. of Cyclone; his mother Christlene Yvonne Walker Hensley of
Kings Mountain, NC; a brother Douglas Hager of Oceana; five sisters Darlene (Danny) Cooke of Oceana,
Betty Christian of Cleveland, TN, Kathy (Bob) Workman of Cyclone, Jeannie Harper of Kings Mountain,
NC and Gevondelon Graham of Mullens; and an uncle Bill Walker of Kopperston; step-brother Clarence
Hensley, Jr. of NC; sister and brother-in-law Mary and Nelson Jarrell of Glen Fork; his best friends Jim T.
Brown, Sr. and Jewell Jean Toler his mother-in-law; also leaving behind a host of family, friends and loved
ones. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday January 11, 2012 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Bill Stewart officiating. In keeping with David’s wishes
he will be cremated following the funeral and his cremains will be buried at a later date in the family
cemetery. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers the 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.
Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. David was born March 21, 1958 in St. Petersburg, Florida, a son
of Christlene Yvonne Walker Hensley and the late Blevins Hager, Sr. He loved fishing, hunting, ginsenging,
4-wheeler riding and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his father he was preceded in
death by a brother Blevins Hager, Jr., step-father Clarence Hensley, brother-in-law Thomas Edward
McMillion, mother and father-in-law Kemper and Alice McMillion, brother-in-law Vencil Harper,
grandmother Sylvia Bell, grandfather Watson Raleigh, grandparents Leander and Katherine Walker and
foster-mom Beatrice George. David was a former member of the West Virginia National Guard. Survivors
include his loving wife of almost 33 years Doreen Mae Hager; two daughters Sarah (Martin) Toler of
Oceana and Victoria (Aubrey) Miller, Jr. of Cyclone; his mother Christlene Yvonne Walker Hensley of
Kings Mountain, NC; a brother Douglas Hager of Oceana; five sisters Darlene (Danny) Cooke of Oceana,
Betty Christian of Cleveland, TN, Kathy (Bob) Workman of Cyclone, Jeannie Harper of Kings Mountain,
NC and Gevondelon Graham of Mullens; and an uncle Bill Walker of Kopperston; step-brother Clarence
Hensley, Jr. of NC; sister and brother-in-law Mary and Nelson Jarrell of Glen Fork; his best friends Jim T.
Brown, Sr. and Jewell Jean Toler his mother-in-law; also leaving behind a host of family, friends and loved
ones. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday January 11, 2012 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Bill Stewart officiating. In keeping with David’s wishes
he will be cremated following the funeral and his cremains will be buried at a later date in the family
cemetery. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers the 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.
Geraldine Trent Pinter, 61, of Clear Fork, WV passed from this life to be with the Lord and her loved ones
already waiting for her on Monday January 9, 2012 in the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was
born March 6, 1950 in Keyrock, WV, a daughter of Zida Aliff Trent Chambers and the late Melvin Trent. She
was a loving wife, mother and friend. In addition to her father her infant son Jeffrey Pinter, brother Gary
Eugene “Gene” Trent, step-father Herbert F. Chambers, mother-in-law Edna Mae Pinter and many other
loved ones also preceded her in death. Geraldine was a 1968 graduate of Baileysville High School and a
retired Certified Nursing Assistant. Survivors include her loving husband of 39 years Larry Pinter; two
daughters Angela Battle and husband Kevin of Huron, OH and Amy Pinter of New Port, TN; her mother Zida
Aliff Chambers of Laurel Branch; two granddaughters Emily Battle and Harlee Rose Pinter; a sister Betty
King and husband Jerry of Laurel Branch; two brothers Mike Trent and Dwight Trent both of Laurel Branch;
father-in-law Claude B. Pinter of Skygusty, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday January 13, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco with Rev. Erwin Gregory officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Trent Family Cemetery,
Laurel Branch, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Thursday January 12, 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.
already waiting for her on Monday January 9, 2012 in the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was
born March 6, 1950 in Keyrock, WV, a daughter of Zida Aliff Trent Chambers and the late Melvin Trent. She
was a loving wife, mother and friend. In addition to her father her infant son Jeffrey Pinter, brother Gary
Eugene “Gene” Trent, step-father Herbert F. Chambers, mother-in-law Edna Mae Pinter and many other
loved ones also preceded her in death. Geraldine was a 1968 graduate of Baileysville High School and a
retired Certified Nursing Assistant. Survivors include her loving husband of 39 years Larry Pinter; two
daughters Angela Battle and husband Kevin of Huron, OH and Amy Pinter of New Port, TN; her mother Zida
Aliff Chambers of Laurel Branch; two granddaughters Emily Battle and Harlee Rose Pinter; a sister Betty
King and husband Jerry of Laurel Branch; two brothers Mike Trent and Dwight Trent both of Laurel Branch;
father-in-law Claude B. Pinter of Skygusty, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday January 13, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco with Rev. Erwin Gregory officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Trent Family Cemetery,
Laurel Branch, WV. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Thursday January 12, 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.
Lonnie Edward “Ticky” Stacy, 65, of Oceana, WV passed away on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at
Raleigh General Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Lonnie was born July 14, 1946
at Hanover, WV, a son of the late Lonnie and Hattie Riffe Stacy. Ticky was a US Navy Veteran and a retired
Coal Auger operator. Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years Delma Jean Prichard Stacy; two
daughters Angie Stewart and husband Kevin of Daniels and Lori Barlow and companion Eddie Pruitt of
Oceana; a son Ricky Stacy and wife Annette “Annie” of Lavalette; four sisters Sue Egnor and husband
Roger of Winfield, Sharon Lester and husband Jackie of North Spring, Kathy Laney and husband Eric of
Van and Donna Walker and husband Keith of Oceana; two brothers Larry Stacy and companion Jennifer
Rollyson of Justice and Randall Stacy and wife Gladys of Hanover; six grandchildren Brandon Stacy, Laken
Barlow, Alex Barlow, Trevor Stacy, Taylor Stewart and Chandler Stacy; Jeremy DeLong who was like a
son; a special cousin Johnny “Smokie” Blankenship; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday January 14, 2012 at the New Life Church, Jesse, WV with Rev.
Jackie Lester officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Military rites will
be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Friday
January 13, 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.
Raleigh General Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Lonnie was born July 14, 1946
at Hanover, WV, a son of the late Lonnie and Hattie Riffe Stacy. Ticky was a US Navy Veteran and a retired
Coal Auger operator. Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years Delma Jean Prichard Stacy; two
daughters Angie Stewart and husband Kevin of Daniels and Lori Barlow and companion Eddie Pruitt of
Oceana; a son Ricky Stacy and wife Annette “Annie” of Lavalette; four sisters Sue Egnor and husband
Roger of Winfield, Sharon Lester and husband Jackie of North Spring, Kathy Laney and husband Eric of
Van and Donna Walker and husband Keith of Oceana; two brothers Larry Stacy and companion Jennifer
Rollyson of Justice and Randall Stacy and wife Gladys of Hanover; six grandchildren Brandon Stacy, Laken
Barlow, Alex Barlow, Trevor Stacy, Taylor Stewart and Chandler Stacy; Jeremy DeLong who was like a
son; a special cousin Johnny “Smokie” Blankenship; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday January 14, 2012 at the New Life Church, Jesse, WV with Rev.
Jackie Lester officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Military rites will
be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Friday
January 13, 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.
Anna Ruth Stafford Sizemore, 76, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday
January 11, 2012 in Williamson Memorial Hospital. She was born February 23, 1935 in Flat Top, WV a
daughter of the late George and Agatha Chandler Stafford. Her husband of 47 years Virgil Sizemore also
preceded her in death, along with a daughter Dreama Sizemore, a great granddaughter Jaiden
MacKinzie Bailey, seven brothers Gene, Bill, John, Donald, Jack, Jim and George Stafford and a sister
Noami Stafford. She was a homemaker and loving mother, sister and friend. Survivors include three
daughters Diania Belcher and Toni Belcher both of Oceana, and Darlene Stoneman of Parkersburg; six
grandchildren Melissa Hatfield, Miranda Bailey, Virgil Eugene Cline, Crystal Cline, Taneka Stoneman and
Joshua Belcher; eight great grandchildren; two sisters Natalee Buckland and Dorie Toler both of Oceana;
four brothers David Stafford of Columbus, OH, Curt Stafford of Oceana, Charles Stafford of Pineville and
Bobby Jo Stafford of Sophia; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at
1:00 PM Monday January 16, 2012 at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with
Pastor Curt Stafford and Bill Massey officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday January 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.
January 11, 2012 in Williamson Memorial Hospital. She was born February 23, 1935 in Flat Top, WV a
daughter of the late George and Agatha Chandler Stafford. Her husband of 47 years Virgil Sizemore also
preceded her in death, along with a daughter Dreama Sizemore, a great granddaughter Jaiden
MacKinzie Bailey, seven brothers Gene, Bill, John, Donald, Jack, Jim and George Stafford and a sister
Noami Stafford. She was a homemaker and loving mother, sister and friend. Survivors include three
daughters Diania Belcher and Toni Belcher both of Oceana, and Darlene Stoneman of Parkersburg; six
grandchildren Melissa Hatfield, Miranda Bailey, Virgil Eugene Cline, Crystal Cline, Taneka Stoneman and
Joshua Belcher; eight great grandchildren; two sisters Natalee Buckland and Dorie Toler both of Oceana;
four brothers David Stafford of Columbus, OH, Curt Stafford of Oceana, Charles Stafford of Pineville and
Bobby Jo Stafford of Sophia; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at
1:00 PM Monday January 16, 2012 at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with
Pastor Curt Stafford and Bill Massey officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny. Friends may call from 6 – 9:00 PM on Sunday January 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.
Freda May Belcher Steele, 65, of Clear Fork, WV went to be with the Lord on Friday January 13, 2012
at her home following a long illness. She was born September 3, 1946 in Clear Fork, WV a daughter of
the late Virgil Lee and Ruie Cook Belcher. She was preceded in death by a sister Marie Rakes; two
brothers Donald Gene and Ronald Lee “Boe” Belcher. Freda was a homemaker. Survivors include her
loving husband of 46 years Danny Harold Steele; a son Donnie Ray Steele of Clear Fork; five brothers
Kenneth (Drema), Virgil Jr., Danny Dean (Heather), James (Jenny) and Anthony Ray Belcher all of Clear
Fork; two sisters Margaret Steele and Carol (James) Maynor all of Clear Fork; thirty nieces and nephews;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday January
17, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Ricky Proffitt
officiating. Freda will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from
noon until service time at the funeral home on Tuesday. A special thanks to Home Health and Hospice
Staff that helped care for her during her last days. 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.
at her home following a long illness. She was born September 3, 1946 in Clear Fork, WV a daughter of
the late Virgil Lee and Ruie Cook Belcher. She was preceded in death by a sister Marie Rakes; two
brothers Donald Gene and Ronald Lee “Boe” Belcher. Freda was a homemaker. Survivors include her
loving husband of 46 years Danny Harold Steele; a son Donnie Ray Steele of Clear Fork; five brothers
Kenneth (Drema), Virgil Jr., Danny Dean (Heather), James (Jenny) and Anthony Ray Belcher all of Clear
Fork; two sisters Margaret Steele and Carol (James) Maynor all of Clear Fork; thirty nieces and nephews;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday January
17, 2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Ricky Proffitt
officiating. Freda will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from
noon until service time at the funeral home on Tuesday. A special thanks to Home Health and Hospice
Staff that helped care for her during her last days. 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.
Norman Gene Pennington, 73, of Iaeger, WV went into Jesus’ arms on Sunday January 22, 2012 at St.
Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born September 18, 1938 in Prince, WV, a son of the late
James Franklin and Dora Elizabeth Mullings Pennington. Gene was of the a retired coal miner. He was
also preceded in death by a son Willie Pennington, grandson James Pennington and three sisters Aliene,
Juanita, and Nadine. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a Christian and he
prayed and thanked God for everything he had. He was of the Holiness faith and a member of the UMWA.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years Barbara Ellen Roberts Pennington; four daughters Trecia
(Johnny) Reynolds of Powellton, WV, Linda (Scotty) Cline of Mocksville, NC, Lillian (Charles) Coleman of
Harmony, NC, and Lois (Roger) Bolen of Iaeger, WV; nine grandchildren Phillip Pennington, Joseph
Reynolds, Jason Cline, Justin Cline, Nicole Coleman, Crystal Coleman, Charles Coleman, IV, Kimberly
Bolen and Roger Bolen, Jr.; four great grandchildren Kevin, Kaitlyn, Brianna, and Hailey; a special niece
Evelyn Jude Ball and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on
Thursday January 26, 2012 at the Church of the Living God, Horse Creek, WV with Bro. Billy Ward
officiating. Norman will be laid to rest in High Knob Cemetery, Coon Branch, WV. Friends may gather
with the family after 6:00 PM on Wednesday January 25, 2012 at the church. Pallbearers will be family,
friends and loved ones. 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’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born September 18, 1938 in Prince, WV, a son of the late
James Franklin and Dora Elizabeth Mullings Pennington. Gene was of the a retired coal miner. He was
also preceded in death by a son Willie Pennington, grandson James Pennington and three sisters Aliene,
Juanita, and Nadine. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a Christian and he
prayed and thanked God for everything he had. He was of the Holiness faith and a member of the UMWA.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years Barbara Ellen Roberts Pennington; four daughters Trecia
(Johnny) Reynolds of Powellton, WV, Linda (Scotty) Cline of Mocksville, NC, Lillian (Charles) Coleman of
Harmony, NC, and Lois (Roger) Bolen of Iaeger, WV; nine grandchildren Phillip Pennington, Joseph
Reynolds, Jason Cline, Justin Cline, Nicole Coleman, Crystal Coleman, Charles Coleman, IV, Kimberly
Bolen and Roger Bolen, Jr.; four great grandchildren Kevin, Kaitlyn, Brianna, and Hailey; a special niece
Evelyn Jude Ball and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on
Thursday January 26, 2012 at the Church of the Living God, Horse Creek, WV with Bro. Billy Ward
officiating. Norman will be laid to rest in High Knob Cemetery, Coon Branch, WV. Friends may gather
with the family after 6:00 PM on Wednesday January 25, 2012 at the church. Pallbearers will be family,
friends and loved ones. 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.
Lillian Paulene Powers, 52, of Oceana, WV, passed away January 21, 2012 at her home. She was
born October 7, 1958 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Jesse Bennett and Mary Louise Lester. Also
preceding her in death a daughter Patricia Pauline Powers and two sisters Magaret Paynter and Hazel
Lambert. Survivors include three daughters Crystal Gail Powers of Oceana, Valerie Louise Powers, and
Samantha Kaye Osborne; her boyfriend David Conley of Oceana; three sisters Trish (Clarence) Langford
of Grant, AL, Jessie Thornsbury of Oceana, and Bessie Belcher of Clear Fork, WV; six brothers Herb
Lester of Oceana, Glenn Lester of Grant, AL, Ralph (Faye) Lester of Chicago, IL, J.B. Lester of Smith
Mountain Lake, VA, Ringo Lester of Chicago, IL, and James (Betty) Lester of Cordova, AL; friends Jean
Conley of Oceana, Mark Conley, of Oceana, Joseph Conley of Dry Creek, WV, and Laura Ellis of Pineville,
WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with family wishes Lillian 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.
born October 7, 1958 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Jesse Bennett and Mary Louise Lester. Also
preceding her in death a daughter Patricia Pauline Powers and two sisters Magaret Paynter and Hazel
Lambert. Survivors include three daughters Crystal Gail Powers of Oceana, Valerie Louise Powers, and
Samantha Kaye Osborne; her boyfriend David Conley of Oceana; three sisters Trish (Clarence) Langford
of Grant, AL, Jessie Thornsbury of Oceana, and Bessie Belcher of Clear Fork, WV; six brothers Herb
Lester of Oceana, Glenn Lester of Grant, AL, Ralph (Faye) Lester of Chicago, IL, J.B. Lester of Smith
Mountain Lake, VA, Ringo Lester of Chicago, IL, and James (Betty) Lester of Cordova, AL; friends Jean
Conley of Oceana, Mark Conley, of Oceana, Joseph Conley of Dry Creek, WV, and Laura Ellis of Pineville,
WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with family wishes Lillian 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.
Ocie May Belcher, 79, of Clear Fork, WV, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 25, 2012 at
Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. She was born September 26, 1932 in Simon, WV, a daughter of the
late Charlie and Ortha Blankenship Belcher. Ocie attended the Sunhill Freewill Baptist Church. Also
preceding her in death was her husband Wyatt Belcher, Jr.; two brothers; a sister and three grandchildren.
Survivors include four sons Gerrett “Joe” (Roxanne) Belcher of Statesville, NC, Michael (Kay) Belcher of
Kopperston, Clifford (Rachael) Belcher of Sunhill, and Jackie (Carol) Belcher of Claremont, NC; four
daughters Sharon Cline of Lynco, Debbie (Teddy) Trent of Sunhill, Barbara (Billy) Messer of Johnstown,
OH and Janet Belcher and companion Gary Tilley of Sabine; a sister Inez Harvey of Sunhill; a brother Bill
Belcher of NC; twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-five great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and
a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday January 28,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Johnathan “Nub”
Blankenship officiating. Ocie will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Friends may
gather with the family at the funeral home on Friday January 27, 2012 from 6-9:00 PM. Pallbearers will be
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.
Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. She was born September 26, 1932 in Simon, WV, a daughter of the
late Charlie and Ortha Blankenship Belcher. Ocie attended the Sunhill Freewill Baptist Church. Also
preceding her in death was her husband Wyatt Belcher, Jr.; two brothers; a sister and three grandchildren.
Survivors include four sons Gerrett “Joe” (Roxanne) Belcher of Statesville, NC, Michael (Kay) Belcher of
Kopperston, Clifford (Rachael) Belcher of Sunhill, and Jackie (Carol) Belcher of Claremont, NC; four
daughters Sharon Cline of Lynco, Debbie (Teddy) Trent of Sunhill, Barbara (Billy) Messer of Johnstown,
OH and Janet Belcher and companion Gary Tilley of Sabine; a sister Inez Harvey of Sunhill; a brother Bill
Belcher of NC; twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-five great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and
a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday January 28,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Johnathan “Nub”
Blankenship officiating. Ocie will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Friends may
gather with the family at the funeral home on Friday January 27, 2012 from 6-9:00 PM. Pallbearers will be
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.
Mazie “Connie” Constance Williams, 77, of Oceana, WV passed away on Sunday
January 29, 2012 at Beckley Appalachian Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born October 29,
1934 in Millsburg, VA a daughter of the late William Henry and Mabel Fitzhugh McDowell.
Also preceding her in death were her husband Phillip Williams; an infant son; three brothers
Monroe, Charles and Malwood; four sisters Maggie, Mary, Maxine, and Mavis and three
infant siblings. Survivors include two sisters Mabel Haynes of White Sulphur Springs, WV
and June; good friends Mike and Debbie Belcher with whom she made her home for the
past 19 years and a host of other family and friends. Connie will be cremated and there will
be no public 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.
January 29, 2012 at Beckley Appalachian Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born October 29,
1934 in Millsburg, VA a daughter of the late William Henry and Mabel Fitzhugh McDowell.
Also preceding her in death were her husband Phillip Williams; an infant son; three brothers
Monroe, Charles and Malwood; four sisters Maggie, Mary, Maxine, and Mavis and three
infant siblings. Survivors include two sisters Mabel Haynes of White Sulphur Springs, WV
and June; good friends Mike and Debbie Belcher with whom she made her home for the
past 19 years and a host of other family and friends. Connie will be cremated and there will
be no public 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.
Laura Mae “Tiny” Daugherty, 77, of Bluefield, WV, formerly
of Iaeger, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday January
31, 2012 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. She was born
March 31, 1934 in Pikeville, KY a daughter of the late Julice
and Renna Steele Collie. Also preceding her in death were her
husband Bobby Daugherty, grandson Michael and
granddaughter Nicole. Laura was of the Church of God faith
and a homemaker. Survivors include five daughters Donna
“Sue” (Carl) Turner of Rich Creek, VA, Lana “Katie” Turner
(Fred Sorge) of Fontana, CA, Gail Snider of Peterstown, WV,
Bonnie Roberts of Iaeger, WV and Betty Hess of Princeton,
WV; six sons Danny (Darlene) Hatfield of Bluefield, WV, Robert
Daugherty and fiance Debbie Warren of Rich Creek, VA, Bruce
(Patty) Daugherty of Goldbond, VA, Eugene Blankenbeckler of
Goldbond, VA, Frankie Blankenbeckler of Goldbond, VA, and
David (Melissa) Blankenbeckler of Monroe County, WV; twenty-
two grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren, and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at noon Saturday February 4, 2012 at Mile Branch
Community Church with Bro. Olie Bishop, Bro. Daugherty
and Bro. Granville Mullins officiating. She will be laid to rest in
the Daugherty Cemetery, High Knob, WV. Friends may call
after 6:00 PM on Friday February 3, 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.
of Iaeger, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday January
31, 2012 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. She was born
March 31, 1934 in Pikeville, KY a daughter of the late Julice
and Renna Steele Collie. Also preceding her in death were her
husband Bobby Daugherty, grandson Michael and
granddaughter Nicole. Laura was of the Church of God faith
and a homemaker. Survivors include five daughters Donna
“Sue” (Carl) Turner of Rich Creek, VA, Lana “Katie” Turner
(Fred Sorge) of Fontana, CA, Gail Snider of Peterstown, WV,
Bonnie Roberts of Iaeger, WV and Betty Hess of Princeton,
WV; six sons Danny (Darlene) Hatfield of Bluefield, WV, Robert
Daugherty and fiance Debbie Warren of Rich Creek, VA, Bruce
(Patty) Daugherty of Goldbond, VA, Eugene Blankenbeckler of
Goldbond, VA, Frankie Blankenbeckler of Goldbond, VA, and
David (Melissa) Blankenbeckler of Monroe County, WV; twenty-
two grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren, and a
host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at noon Saturday February 4, 2012 at Mile Branch
Community Church with Bro. Olie Bishop, Bro. Daugherty
and Bro. Granville Mullins officiating. She will be laid to rest in
the Daugherty Cemetery, High Knob, WV. Friends may call
after 6:00 PM on Friday February 3, 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.
