WILLIAM “BILL” LUTHER KNIGHT, 91, of Madison, W.Va., passed away on May 16, 2021, at CAMC General Hospital, after complications from surgery. He was preceded in death by Mary, his wife of 49 years; his parents, Russell and Eva Knight of Exchange, W.Va.; brothers, Olen, Warder and Howard Knig…
FRANCES ANN TYO DICKERSON, 81, of Wharton, West Virginia, went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 14, 2021. Frances was born on October 26, 1939, in Richwood, West Virginia, to William “Bill” and Velma Hart Tyo. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, William “Ben” Dickerson, daughte…
ROSE MARIE THOMPSON of Madison, W.Va., lost her short battle with brain cancer on June 10, 2021, with her loved ones by her side.
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NORMA JEAN CABELL was born on January 11, 1942, to Raymond and Drusia Burns. She was the baby sister to five older brothers, Edward, Paul, Harold, James and Woodrow Burns, whom she adored.
ANITA LOUISE CYRUS COX was born May 13, 1947, to the late James Everett Cyrus and Freda Maxine Bare, and spent a lot of her childhood with her maternal grandparents Walter and Stella Bare. She went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was also preceded in death by her husb…
DOROTHY LOUISE GILLIAM, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 14, 2021. She was best known by her great sense of humor and for the beautiful music that she shared with others. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her! Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Diana Sue …
ELAINE KAY MEADOWS, of Jasper, AL, 68, passed on May 24, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones.
SCOTT MAYNARD, of Chapmanville, W.Va., husband of Lynda Hamilton Maynard, died May 19. He retired from the FBI and from ministry. At his request, cremation will take place and no service at this time. There will be a celebration of life dinner and gospel sing at a later date. Evans Funeral H…
PHYLLIS LEA WEAVER, 91, of Bloomingrose, W.Va., passed away May 15, 2021, in Hillcrest Health Care Center in Danville, W.Va. She was born July 12, 1929, to the late Ronceverte and Thelma Belcher Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy D. Weaver; sister, Betty Clemens; an…
KATHLEEN LOIS DAVIS GREEN, 73, of Danville, W.Va., widow of Dorsey Dale Green, died May 8 at home.
WILSON ROY CRADDOCK JR., 76, of Danville, W.Va., born and raised in Hewett, W.Va., passed away on April 27, 2021, at Boone Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 30, 1945, to the late Wilson Roy Craddock Sr. and Aileen (Wallen) Craddock, Wilson was a lifelong reside…
DOUGLAS RAY COOK, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on May 5, 2021, at age 86. Doug was born in May of 1934, in Hewett, Boone County, West Virginia, to Roscoe and Dona Bias Cook. He graduated from Scott High School in Madison, W.Va., in 1953, and went on to earn his A.S. Degree from …
NORMA R. WASSON, age 71, of Prenter, W.Va., went home to the Lord May 5, 2021. She passed peacefully, with her family by her side, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was born November 23, 1949, at Prenter, W.Va. Norma was the daughter of the late Milton and Martha Adkins of Prenter, W.Va. In add…
JIMMY LEE ROBINETTE, 35, formerly of Foster, W.Va., residing in Parkersburg, W.Va., died May 4.
LEO SCOTT ARNOLD, 78, of St. Albans, W.Va., formerly from Foster, W.Va., died May 1, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He graduated from Clear Fork High School (Raleigh County). He graduated from Warren Wilson College, N.C., and Berea College in Kentucky then went on to get two master's de…
MARVIN “DANNY” MOUNTS, 73, of Lancaster, S.C., formerly of West Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Danny retired from Bell Atlantic after 30 years as an Engineer. After moving to Charlotte in 1999, he worked for Telics and retired in 2018 a second time. Danny lov…
CHARLES EDWIN CRUMMEY, age 91, of Baxley, Ga., died peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning, April 24, 2021.
DOROTHY BERNICE MYERS MITTENDORF, 97, of Foster, W.Va., passed away April 24, 2021.
CLYDE LAMBERT CHAFFIN JR., 69, of Sod, W.Va., passed away peacefully April 15, 2021, in CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
DELMER "JUNEBUG" DEAN JARRELL JR., 65, of Robinson, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 22, 2021, following a short illness.
ROY “EDDIE” DINGESS, 62, of North Fork, Chapmanville, W.Va., formerly of Mud Fork, Logan, W.Va., departed this life Sunday, April 11, 2021, from his residence. Born June 8, 1968, at Holden, W.Va., he was the son of the late Pete and Pearl Dingess of Lake, W.Va., formerly of Mud Fork, Logan, …
THOMAS RAY EVANS, age 85, of Logan, Ohio, passed away April 1, 2021, at his residence. Thomas was born June 1, 1935, in Nellis, W.Va., to Allie Utter Evans and Margie Lee Curry-Hill Evans. Surviving are the love of his life, Joann Krietz, who showed him unconditional love for 22 years; daugh…
CHERYL ANN FELTY BUCKNER, 65, of Dunbar, W.Va., departed this life on March 25, 2021, in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, W.Va. She was born June 4, 1955, at Madison, W.Va., the daughter of the late Clarence and Katherine Felty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her …
JAMES DALE CHAFIN of Carrollton, Texas, formerly of Danville, W.Va., son of Violet Chafin of Carrollton, died March 22.
PEGGY ANN HENRY, 87, entered into rest on March 24, 2021.
LISA RENEE COOK, 54, of Bob White, W.Va., gained her heavenly wings March 16, 2021, after a long illness surrounded by her family.
NANCY RUTH BAILEY LOVEJOY, of South Charleston, formerly of Seng Creek/Whitesville, left this Earth on March 13, 2021, after a strong fight with lung cancer.
SHERI LYNN HAGER OSBORNE, 48, of Ashford, W.Va., born October 25, 1972, passed away suddenly at her home on March 9, 2021.
GARY W. JARRELL, 71, of Martinsburg, W.Va., departed this life on March 5, 2021, after a brief but valiant battle with a rare illness.
RUTH ELLEN HOLBROOK, 81, of Clothier, W.Va., died March 12.
KEITH D. TOLER of Foster, W.Va., completed his life journey in this world on March 5, 2021. Keith was born August 4, 1956, at Pineville in Wyoming County, W.Va., to Helen L. and the late Donald D. Toler. Keith was a serious chess player in high school and graduated from Belle Vernon Area Hig…
LUCY LINTHICUM BENNETT SMOOT passed away peacefully at home at the age of 96 on March 3, 2021, after a short illness. She was surrounded and supported by her son and faithful caregiver, Rodney, and other loving family. She was born July 28, 1924, the 13th child of Rev. George L. and Fannie L…
KATHLEEN R. BURGESS passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Hurricane, W.Va.
CARNEGIE ESTEP WAGNER of Baltimore, Md., formerly of Sandyville, W.Va., passed away February 9, 2021.
SANDRA LEE HARPER, 78, of Van went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2021.
MERRY JANET FLANNERY WALLEN SMITH The world got a little dimmer, lost a little bit of its laughter and wept in sorrow on February 9, 2021, as we said goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend Merry Janet “Jan” Flannery Wallen Smith. She was our bright star, and we will fo…
DORIS JEAN BURGESS-COX, 72, resided in Madison, W.Va., joined the Lord on February 6, 2021.
JACKIE BETHEL SPENCER, 86, of Hewett, W.Va., passed away January 25, 2021. He was born May 19, 1934, and was a son of the late Aubrey Basil and Bertie Opal Ball Spencer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Daphene West; brothers, Orville Spencer and Ivan Spenc…
THOMAS “TOMMY” YOUNG, 81, of Bob White, W.Va., passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Phelba Young, and a brother, Cleo Young. He is survived by his wife, Marina, of 65 years; son, Kenn…
HERBERT M. SKEENS SR., 72, of Gassaway, W.Va., formerly of Seth, W.Va., died January 27, 2021, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, W.Va. He was a retired diesel mechanic for Alpha Natural Resources and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Os…
On Friday, January 29, 2021, at 8:25 p.m., surrounded by family, we lost one of Earth’s greatest treasures, our mother, grandmother and sister, LOIS C. GENT, 78, of Davin, W.Va., formerly of Bald Knob, W.Va. She was born March 2, 1942, and was a daughter of the late Wesley and Pearl Coleman.…
RICHARD SMITH went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, after a short illness.
MARGARET SUE MCFANN “PEGGY” PUCKETT, 75, of Uneeda, W.Va., passed away on January 21, 2021, surrounded by her husband and family. Peggy was born in Ironton, Ohio, and raised on Cabin Creek, Carbon, W.Va. She graduated from East Bank High School in 1962, with honors. Peggy moved to Van, W.Va.…
THEODORE FRANKLIN BOWLES SR., 79, of Ashford, W.Va. passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born September 11, 1941, son of the late William “Bill” Scott Bowles and Biddie Opal Holstein Bowles. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ellhue and Bill “Junior”…
MICHAEL WAYNE SLOCUM, 58, of Julian, who grew up and spent many years in Washington Heights, went to his eternal heavenly home on December 30, 2020, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in his savior, Jesus Christ, sustained him through …
The world as we know it has changed forever … the kindest and most gentle man on Earth became our angel in Heaven. JOHN MICHAEL “MIKE” MIDDAUGH left this world peacefully on January 2, 2021, following a long illness. Mike was 68 years old. Mike was a graduate of Van High School, a veteran of…
HAROLD R. CANTLEY, 88, of Elyria, Ohio, died December 29, 2020, in University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born July 14, 1932, in Andrew, W.Va., and was a 1950 graduate of Sherman High School, Seth, W.Va. From 1952-1956, he served as a staff sergeant with the…
HOMER CLAYTON HOLSTEIN, 09/12/1933 — 12/03/2020. A beautiful, loving, strong, faithful and kind man...and The Best Daddy. Homer was preceded in death by his parents, Omer C. and Stella Dolin Holstein; his beloved wife, Julia Kay Turner Holstein; his brothers, Wesley (Anna Mae) and Dennis (Me…
FRANKLIN DELANO BRUMFIELD, 86, of Jeffrey, WV, departed this life on December 4, 2020, at Meadow Brook Assisted Living Facility in Julian, WV.
It is with great sadness that the family of TAYLOR MELVIN SCOTT HALSTED, 20, of Madison, W.Va., announces his passing.
HANLEY BARKER, 86, changed his address from Earth to Heaven on November 24, 2020.
REX LAIRD MITCHELL passed away November 22, 2020, at the age of 64.
WATT TACKETT, 100, of Grayson, Ky., passed away peacefully in his sleep November 24, 2020, in the VA Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born June 3, 1920, in Hitchens, Ky. He was the son of the late John and Carrie Tackett. Watt was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, A…
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