LEONARD ALLEN COGAR, 91 years, 5 months, and 10 days of (Bolair, West Virginia) Webster Springs, West Virginia, Webster County, USA, was born on Friday, April 18, 1930, at (Camp 7, West Virginia) Bolair, West Virginia, Webster County, USA, and went to Paradise, which is in Heaven, at Webster County Memorial Hospital, Webster Springs, West Virginia, Webster County, USA, on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at 5:18PM.
LEVADA GAY BARKER, 74, of Greenville, N.C., formerly of Julian, W.Va., passed away peacefully and went to her heavenly home on October 4, 2021.
JACKIE LEE MAY, 79, of Joe’s Creek, W.Va., went to his Heavenly home on September 27, 2021.
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BROADDUS JAMES LORRISON, 85, of Madison, W.Va., passed away Saturday September 25, 2021.
HELEN LOUISE BLANKENSHIP TOLER, 88, of Danville, W.Va., and recently of Adairsville, Ga., completed her earthly journey Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Helen was born March 4, 1933, at Clear Fork, W.Va., daughter of the late Calaway W. and Charlotte “Lottie…
MRS. ROXIE IRANNA CORVITTI, age 96 of Carolina Shores, N.C., passed away Wednesday, the 22nd of September, 2021, in her home with her family by her side.
JAMES ARLIS COX, 47, of Bim went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2021, after a short illness.
TOMMY “BUDDY” SUTPHIN, 79 of Bigson, W.Va., died Sept. 17.
MICHAEL RAY “DUMP” BROWN, 60, of Danville, W.Va., departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) following a short illness.
MARK ALLEN KENNEDY, 55, of Williams Mountain, W.Va., died Sept. 13. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, W.Va. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
CHARLES R. VARNEY SR., 80, of Spars Creek Road, Danville, W.Va., was born June 8, 1941, at Big Creek, W.Va. He died September 15, 2021, at home, after a short illness, with his family. He was a coal miner with over 30 years of work experience, a US Army veteran and longtime member of the Fir…
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SHILLIA MAE BROWNING LAWS, 63, of Nellis, W.Va., died Sept. 12. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sept. 17 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville, W.Va., with visitation one hour prior to the service.
DWIGHT DAVID JOHNSON, 61, of Akol, W.Va., was born August 5, 1960, and passed away September 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Adkins Johnson, and two brothers, Dexter Johnson and James Johnson Jr. He is survived by his father, James “Jim” Johnson Sr.; two sisters, Alma…
RONNIE LEE PERDUE, 69, of Peytona, W.Va., died Sept. 9. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sept. 15 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, W.Va., with visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at the funeral home. www.handleyfh.com.
WANDA "JOAN" CAUDILL MILLER, 78 of Mims, Fla., passed away September 4, 2021, after a long illness.
DORIS ANN JEFFERSON, 67, of Greenview, W.Va., was born January 21, 1954, and went home to be with her heavenly Father on September 1, 2021.
ANITA TOLER was greeted in paradise on August 25, 2021, by her parents, Henry and Violet Puckett; husband, Vaughn Toler; sister, Mary Lou Lusk; brothers, Milton and Terry Puckett; son-in-law, George Rogers, and grandson, Aaron Rogers.
BASIL RAY SANSOM, 75, of Sod, West Virginia, son of the late Cephas and Hazel Sansom, was called home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Basil was a retired coal miner and was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church in Alum Creek. He was a lifelong fan of Atlanta Braves baseball, enjoy…
CORA LEE FERRELL, 92, of Van, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Elwood Ferrell; parents, Otis Clyde and Lenna Peters; sister, Patty Hanson; and brother, Larry Dalton Peters. She was a …
CHRISTOPHER JASON MITCHELL, 38, of Madison, W.Va., left this Earth August 7, 2021. He was born August 10, 1982, to Charles “Buck” and Grace Ann Mitchell of Madison.
LEON EMERSON MILLER of Ripley, WV, went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2021, with his loving wife by his side.
CHARLOTTE SUE NELSON, 72, of Danville, W.Va., wife of Johnnie Nelson, died Aug. 3.
CLEDITH “MERRIAL” MOORE went to heaven on July 24, 2021, to celebrate her 84th birthday with Jesus.
JOHN R. FRAME, 90, of Bim, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2021. He served as a deacon and had 60 years’ preaching the gospel while pastoring many churches, covering Boone, Logan, Kanawha and Putnam counties. He was faithful in service and full of wisdom.
ARCHIBALD CARLYLE GRIFFITH III, 68, of Madison, W.Va., passed away July 20, 2021, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, W.Va.
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LESLIE GENE VICKERS, 66, of Foster, W.Va., departed this life on Monday, May 24, 2021, at his residence.
JACKIE RAY PRICE, 77, of Bim, W.Va., went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, July 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
MARGARET “MARGE” WILSON MILLER, 85, daughter of Odra Ball Wilson and Foster Wilson, passed away the evening of July 5, 2021, in Bryson City, N.C.
JUNE BAILEY McCARTY, 91, of Van, W.Va., made her final journey home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2021, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center after a long illness.
BENJAMIN ALLAN DOSS, 72, of Foster, W.Va., passed away June 30, 2021, in Kanawha Hospice, CAMC Memorial, Charleston, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnie and Mamie White Doss. He was a retired chief electrician. He is survived by his daughters, Bridget (Scott) Justice and Vi…
WANDA MONERIS, 75, of Jeffrey, W.Va., passed away June 27, 2021. She was born September 26, 1945, a daughter of the late Joe and Wilma Marchensky. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Moneris Sr. She is survived by her son, Frank Moneris Jr., of Jeffrey; daughter, Cynthia Mon…
GLADIE MAE FERGUSON MASSEY, 78, of Wharton, W.Va., passed away June 26, 2021, at home. She was a homemaker and member of the Greenwood Church of God since 1978, Secretary for Ladies Ministries for the majority of that time, lead singer of the Greenwood Gospel Travelers for 36 years, and cong…
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.
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.
