WAOW Obituaries - Evans Funeral Home in Oceana, WV

David Ray Thompson

April 8, 1953 - May 31, 2013

David Ray Thompson (Crockett), 60, passed into eternal life Friday, May 31, 2013, from a massive heart attack. He was born April 8, 1953, in Mullens, WV to the late Arthur and Lilly Thompson. David was a great man to many people. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a retired union coal miner with 25 ½ years of service at Harris Number 2 mines ...
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Joyce Eloise Jenkins

January 10, 1935 - May 26, 2013

Joyce Eloise Whisman Jenkins, 78, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born January 10, 1935 in Corinne, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Scott Whisman and Allie Atwood Whisman Rhinehart. Joyce was a twenty year member of Clear Fork Valley Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
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Nancy Ellen Walker

October 8, 1947 - May 26, 2013

Nancy Ellen Walker, 64, passed away September 18, 2012, at her sister's home in Anchorage, AK. Born October 8, 1947, in Oceana, WV, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Lou and Wannie Frank Walker. Nancy was a 1965 graduate of Oceana High School. She spent 20 years in Welch as payroll supervisor for Stevens Clinic Hospital. Nancy also worked at the Washington Golf and Country Club in...
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Bobby Ray Swim

November 2, 1931 - May 3, 2013

Bobby Ray Swim, 81, of Glen Fork, passed away May 3, 2013 following a short illness. Born November 2, 1931 at Glen Morrison, WV, he was the son of the late Amos and Wavie Swim. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his aunt, Norma Green and his uncle, Willard Cook. Bobby served in the United States Military and worked in the coal mines. Survivors include his best friend, who...
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Mary Sams

October 4, 1931 - April 18, 2013

Glen Rogers- Mary Sams, 81, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born October 4, 1931 in McGraws, WV, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Ila Mae Shields Allen. Mary was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County and was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Sams, Jr. and a daughter, Debra Lynn...
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Auda Mae Cook

February 17, 1918 - March 22, 2013

Auda Mae Brown Cook was the daughter of the late William Elmer Brown and Susie Bailey Brown. She was the last surviving member of her family; she was preceded in death by her siblings, Hurley Brown, Dora Walker and Joe Brown. She was born February 17, 1918, at Craney, WV and passed from this life March 22, 2013, at the age of 95 years. Mrs. Cook was the wife of the late James Gilbert Cook who...
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Quinnie Daniels Baldwin

December 19, 1925 - March 19, 2013

Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is above rubies. Her children arise up, and call her blessed: Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31: 10, 28, & 30 Quinnie Faye Adams Daniels Baldwin, 87, of Matheny, went home peacefully to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 12:10 am, at Bower's Hospice House in Beckley...
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Freeman D. Roberts, Sr.

May 10, 1941 - March 12, 2013

Mr. Freeman D. Roberts, Sr., 71, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born May 10, 1941 in Clear Fork, WV, he was the son of the late Troy and Nannie Belle Nease Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a member of UMWA and was retired from Eastern Coal at Kopperston. He enjoyed fishing, listening to Brother Bob Smallwood and spending time with his granddaughters. In addition to...
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Estil Cline

October 6, 1939 - March 9, 2013

Estil Cline Estil Cline, 73, of Clearfork, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013 in the McDowell Nursing and Rehab Center following a long illness. Born October 6, 1939 in Wyoming County, he was the son of the late Lark and Mona Toler Cline. When he was young, Estil enjoyed hunting, fishing and combing the woods looking for ginseng. He also enjoyed relaxing on his porch swing. In addition to...
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Benny Bowles II

March 27, 1976 - March 8, 2013

Benny Ray Bowles II of Clearfork, West Virginia- passed on to be with the Lord March 8th, 2013. He was thirty-six years of age. Born at Raleigh General Hospital in 1976, he was referred to as a "bicentennial baby". Though he has lived in other areas, including Florida and Charlotte, Benny settled with his mother in Wyoming County where he spent the later part of his childhood and young...
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Esculine Muncy

September 10, 1933 - January 31, 2013

Oceana- Esculine Muncy, 79, of Oceana passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born September 10, 1933 in Moree, KY, she was the daughter of the late Dim and Marybelle Blackburn Tiller. Esculine enjoyed sewing, crocheting, baking, and spending time with her family. She fed everyone who entered her home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
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Eleanor Puckett

July 23, 1936 - January 24, 2013

Eleanor Puckett, 76, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born July 23, 1936 in Shirley, WV, she was the daughter of the late John and Melvina Underwood Stewart. Eleanor attended Oceana High School and was a 1954 graduate of Pineville High School. She was an avid computer buff and enjoyed chatting with her many online friends. She was a member of Delilah...
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Phyllis Cline

May 6, 1941 - January 24, 2013

Phyllis Ann Sizemore Cline, 71, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born May 6, 1941, in Saulsville, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene Tilley Sizemore. Phyllis was a graduate of Oceana High School class of 1959 and was a member of the Oceana Alumni Association, and had also been inducted into the Oceana High School Hall...
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Marsha Lynn Smith

August 29, 1971 - January 14, 2013

On January 14, 2013, Marsha "Lynn" Lusk Smith opened her eyes in Heaven to see for the first time in nineteen years, seeing God the Father and the beauty of Heaven; her prayers were answered. She had fought a hard battle with diabetes since she was eight years old, and in later years she survived a kidney and pancreas transplant, at Ohio State University Medical Center, in Columbus, Ohio. Lynn...
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Hazel Graham

April 6, 1918 - January 2, 2013

Hazel Graham, 94, of Oceana, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Born April 6, 1918 in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John and Sylvania Cambell Roberts. Hazel was a long time resident of Wyoming County, having moved to the area with her family in the 1950's. She was a homemaker and attended Faith Baptist Church in Matheny. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
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Eugene Cook

October 8, 1927 - December 21, 2012

Eugene Cook, 85, departed this life Friday, December 21, 2012. Born October 8, 1927, he was the son of the late Hugh M. and Martha Toler Cook. Eugene was a 1945 graduate of Baileysville High School and played for the school's basketball team. He was also a 1959 graduate of Concord College, with degrees in Physical Education and Social Studies. He was a local and national member of the Beta...
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Edith C Wallace

February 16, 1932 - December 18, 2012

Edith Catherine Wallace, 80, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born February 16, 1932 in Lanville, WV, she was a daughter of the late Nickolas and Mary Eleicks Thomas. Edith enjoyed making picture scrapbooks for her family, doing hide and seek puzzles, watching her grandson wrestle, playing Rummy with Davy on Saturday nights, and watching soap operas. She was...
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Fred Hughes

April 12, 1921 - December 9, 2012

Macil Fred Hughes, 91, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012 following a long illness. Born April 12, 1921, at Sam's Branch, he was the son of the late Addie Shannon and James J. Hughes. Fred spent his lifetime working on his farm at Crouch's Farm, which he truly enjoyed. He also worked for ten years at Clear Fork Coal Company, located at Toler's Farm. Beginning in 1940, he spent two years...
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Mary Magdalene Stewart

February 26, 1922 - December 4, 2012

Mary Magdalene McAlpine Stewart, widow of Troy Marcum Stewart, Sr., died Tuesday, December 04, 2012 at the age of 90. Born February 26, 1922, in Warrior, AL, she was the elder daughter of the late Homer McAlpine and Clara Simons McAlpine. She was associated with the Matheny Church of God for over sixty five years. At the time of her death, she was the longest surviving member of the...
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Marita Wikel Browning

September 13, 1924 - November 12, 2012

Marita Wikel Browning, 88, of Pineville, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012 at Monroe Manor Assisted Living, following a short illness. Born September 13, 1924 in Pineville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Chester M. and Dottie Hash Wikel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Browning, Jr.; daughter, Kathy Cook; three brothers, Byron Wikel,...
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Alice Marie Marcum

October 25, 1941 - November 9, 2012

Alice Marie Marcum, 71, passed away Friday, November 09, 2012. Born October 25, 1941 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of Carrie Marie Cook Williams and the late French "Chubby" Williams. Marie enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Addie Glee. Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Carrie Williams;...
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Larry Dean Davis

July 20, 1939 - November 1, 2012

Larry Dean Davis, 73, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Bowers Hospice House. Born July 20, 1939, in Landville, WV, he was the son of the late Roy and Golden Davis. Larry was retired from Island Creek Coal Company, where he worked as a coal sampler. He was a veteran of the US Army, where he served his country proudly in Korea. Those left to cherish Larry's memory are his sister,...
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Roberta Maynor Roberts

April 13, 1951 - October 28, 2012

Mrs. Roberta Maynor Roberts, 61, of Clear Fork, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012. Born April 13, 1951, at Lillydale, WV, she was the daughter of Marie Maynor and the late Robert Maynor. Roberta attended the Laurel Branch Church of God. She enjoyed needlepoint and spending time with her family. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Franklin and one sister,...
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Naomi Catherine Short

October 7, 1939 - October 23, 2012

Naomi Catherine Stewart Short of Beckley, formerly of Baileysville and Matheny, lost her battle with cancer and congestive heart disease; she departed this life Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Born October 7, 1939, Catherine was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Beulah Elkins Stewart. She was a 1958 graduate of Oceana High School. She attended Concord University and was employed by Wyoming County...
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Audrey Belcher

February 25, 1925 - October 21, 2012

Audrey Belcher, 87, formerly of Clear Fork, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012. Born February 25, 1925 at Clear Fork, WV, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Myrtle Morgan Brunty. Audrey was a devoted, loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Belcher Sr. and her brothers, Ray...
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Ada Maye Bailey

November 9, 1940 - October 12, 2012

Ada Maye Bailey 71, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. A daughter of the late Grat Daniels and Virginia Lafferty Daniels, she was born in Wyoming County, WV on November 9, 1940. Ada was a loving, wonderful mother who enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Ross Bailey and brothers,...
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Johnny Aliff

August 21, 1926 - October 9, 2012

Surrounded by those he loved dearly, lived for and laughed with, Johnny Alfred Aliff, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. The son of the late Acy and India Short Aliff, Johnny was born at Sun Hill on August 21, 1926. He lived most of his life in Oceana. He served his country as a soldier in the U.S. Army during WW II and the Korean Conflict. After...
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Irene G. Stewart

June 9, 1916 - September 23, 2012

Irene G. Stewart, 96, of Matheny and the Wyoming Continuous Care Center, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 23, 2012. Born June 9, 1916, at Coon Fork, WV, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Dana Halsey. Irene loved to garden, working with flowers and canning her own home grown vegetables. She loved spending time with her family and sharing special memories with...
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Ruby G. Ford

June 11, 1925 - September 20, 2012

Ruby G. Brown Ford of Beckley, formerly of Oceana, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012. Born June 11, 1925, in South Williamson, KY, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Stella Scott Brown. Ruby was a 1943 graduate of Belfry High School. She continued her education by obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree (with honors) from Concord College and two Master degrees from Marshall...
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Betty Ann Hash

December 7, 1929 - September 16, 2012

Mrs. Betty Ann Hash, 82, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born December 7, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Cora Francis. Betty attended the Truth Assembly of Glen Fork and the Bellemeade Baptist Church of Sabine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lacy Hash, Sr.; brothers, Troy Francis, Coy Francis, Ernest...
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Martha Ellen Manning Altizer

November 12, 1943 - September 8, 2012

Martha Ellen Altizer Martha Ellen Manning Altizer, 68, of Oceana passed away Saturday evening September 8, 2012 at Bowers Hospice House. Born November 12, 1943 at Belle, she was the daughter of the late French and Elda Mae Cozort Manning. Martha was a lifelong resident of Oceana. She was a member of the Oceana First Baptist Church and was a member of the American Baptist Women. Martha was a...
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Arthur B Lambert, Sr.

December 31, 1921 - August 29, 2012

Our loving Dad, Arthur Benton Lambert, Sr., 90, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born December 31, 1921 in Pineville, WV, he was the son of the late Isaac Lambert and Viola Hamilton Lambert. Arthur was a retired coal miner, having worked for 33 years at Kopperston #2 mines as a buggy operator. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served his country in...
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Frances Carol Brown

July 29, 1938 - August 29, 2012

Frances Carol Brown, 74, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Bowers Hospice House. Born July 29, 1938 in Sabine, WV, she was the daughter of the late Garfield P. Price and Mazie Brooks Price. Frances was a longtime member of Glen Fork Church of God. She worked as a cook at Glen Fork Grade School for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leamon...
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Grace Helen Stewart

June 13, 1930 - August 19, 2012

Grace Helen Stewart, 82, of Brenton, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012, at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Richmond. Born June 13, 1930 at Twin Branch in McDowell County, she was the daughter of the late Troy G. Vance and Virginia Mae Craft Vance. Grace retired from the Wyoming County School System having been a cook and custodian at Baileysville Grade School. She enjoyed...
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Anthony Brett Cook

March 14, 1964 - August 11, 2012

Anthony Brett Cook, 48, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012, at his residence. Born March 14, 1964, in Welch, WV, he was the son of Gene T. Cook and Joy Short Cook. Anthony was a member of The Clear Fork Advent Christian Church. He worked as an electronic engineer for Rauglan-Borg in Lehigh Acres, FL for many years and was an instructor at National Institute of Technology at Cross Lanes. He...
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James D Blankenship

May 23, 1940 - August 3, 2012

James D. Blankenship, 72, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 at Saint Francis Hospital in Charleston. A lifelong resident of Glen Rogers, he was born May 23, 1940, to the late John and Inez Elswick Blankenship. James loved going to church for praise, worship and song. He really enjoyed working on anything mechanical; he had a gift for fixing things. In addition to his parents, he was...
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Ronnie Dwayne Walker

March 3, 1962 - July 24, 2012

Ronnie Dwayne Walker, 50, of Oceana, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in a Roanoke, Virginia hospital following a short illness. Born March 3, 1962, at Welch, he was the son of the late Jesse and Christene England Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Earl Walker. Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Lisa Altizer Walker; a son and daughter of...
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Phyllis Jean Hunt

February 20, 1940 - July 19, 2012

Phyllis Jean Purkhiser Hunt, 72, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Raleigh General Hospital. Born February 20, 1940 in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harry Robert and Barbara Jean Klippel Purkhiser. Phyllis attended Oceana First Church of God, where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the CWC ladies group. She enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, and spending...
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William L Wiseman

October 27, 1927 - July 18, 2012

William Lynch Wiseman, of Oceana, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Raleigh General Hospital. Born October 27, 1927, in West Union, WV, he was the son of the late Alva M. and Bertha Lynch Wiseman of Weston. Mr. Wiseman was a member and inactive deacon of the Toneda Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in both Korea and Germany during the Korean...
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Lake Lusk Perry

November 26, 1915 - July 17, 2012

Lake Perry, 96, of Thonotosassa, Fla., formerly of Cyclone, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Fletcher Nursing Home, Tampa, Fla. Born Nov. 26, 1915, at Cyclone, she was the daughter of the late Lorenza Dow "Dee" and Addie Bailey Lusk. Lake enjoyed quilting, gardening, sewing, walking, visiting family and listening to her religious CDs. She attended Lacoma Baptist Church for many years....
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Eddie Joe Wimmer

February 24, 1946 - July 15, 2012

Eddie Joe Wimmer, 66, formerly of Oceana, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012, at his home. Born February 24, 1946 in Hatcher, WV, he was the son of the late Orville Freeling and Madeline Taylor Wimmer. Eddie was a retired coal miner; having worked at Harris #2 mines. He had a great love of NASCAR, dirt track racing and Ford Mustangs. He was a loving father and grandfather. Eddie was of the...
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Ida Marie Ledford

March 7, 1930 - June 29, 2012

Ida Marie Brooks Ledford, 82, of Glen Fork, passed away, Friday, June 29, 2012 at her residence. Born March 7, 1930, at Sabine, she was the daughter of the late French Kale and Nona Walker Brooks. Ida enjoyed playing cards and throwing darts. Spending time with her family and friends was her greatest enjoyment. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her...
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Bernie "Sonny" Jenkins, Jr.

June 2, 1933 - June 22, 2012

Bernie Carl "Sonny" Jenkins, Jr., 79, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012, at the Beckley VA Medical Center. Born June 2, 1933 in Winding Gulf, WV, Sonny was the son of the late Bernie Carl Jenkins, Sr. and Nancy Ellen Cox Jenkins. Sonny was proud to be a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer after serving his country for more than twenty years; several of his...
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Evangeline Griffith Lambert

July 8, 1927 - June 15, 2012

Evangeline Griffith Lambert, 84, of Oceana, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 15, 2012, in Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. Born July 8, 1927, at Oceana, she was the daughter of the late Kenner Creed "K.C." Griffith and Lillie Mae Francis Griffith. Mrs. Lambert was a member of the Oceana Church of God, where she served as secretary/treasurer for the ladies...
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Michael James Lusk

May 14, 1961 - June 14, 2012

"Little" Michael James Lusk, 51, of Matheny, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Raleigh General Hospital. God looked down and picked one of his perfect angels. He knew he needed him beside him in Heaven. He was a perfect angel on this earth. Born May 14, 1961, he was the son of Annis Stewart Cook and the late Denver James Lusk. Michael was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County and was...
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Josephine Acord Morgan

February 8, 1932 - June 6, 2012

Josephine Acord Morgan, 80, passed away at Welch Community Hospital, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, following a long illness. A lifelong resident of Wyoming County, Josephine was born February 8, 1932 in Clear Fork, WV, a daughter of the late Valentine Acord and Margie Wright Acord. Josephine enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her dear friends, Charles Morgan and sister-in-law...
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Norma Eileen Schlager

June 14, 1936 - May 29, 2012

Norma Eileen (Clark) Schlager went home to be with the Lord after a long illness on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Lester, WV on June 14, 1936. Her parents were the late B.C. Clark and Dora Clark Masden. Eileen Attended Trap Hill Elementary and Trap Hill High School. She graduated from Beckley College with an A.A. Degree in 1971 and Bluefield...
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Larry Morton Jarrells

May 10, 1953 - May 28, 2012

Larry Morton Jarrells, Sr., 59, of Oceana, passed away Monday, 28, 2012, at his home. Born May 10, 1953, he was the son of the late Morton Jarrells and Edna Lee Canada Jarrells. Larry was a disabled coal miner who loved his children and grandchildren dearly. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren most of all. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he...
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Ruth Hatcher Cook

May 23, 1921 - May 20, 2012

Mary Ruth Okes Hatcher Cook, 90, of Matheny went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 20, 2012, following a sudden illness. Born May 23, 1921, in Shady Springs, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Morton Okes and Willie Emeline Furrow Okes Jolly. Mrs. Cook was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Welch. She was a homemaker and a custodian. Her...
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Sylvia Couch

May 10, 2012

Sylvia Couch went home to be with her Jesus on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, following a sudden illness. Born in Darby, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl Smith. She loved going to Florida for the winters and later staying at the Bayberry in Beckley, WV, where she loved playing bingo with her friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of...
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Joann Furrow Sinecoff

August 17, 1942 - April 23, 2012

Joann Furrow Sinecoff, 69, of Ravencliff, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012, in Raleigh General Hospital. Born Aug. 17, 1942, at Glen Rogers, she was the daughter of the late Frankey and Violet Blankenship Furrow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Furrow and Earl Furrow. Mrs. Sinecoff was a lifelong resident of Ravencliff and of the Pentecostal...
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Lorine Lester

January 10, 1930 - April 15, 2012

OCEANA- Lorine B. Lester, 82, went home to be with her Savior Sunday, April 15, 2012. Born January 10, 1930, in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Louisiana Fisher. Lorine was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Lorine was a devoted and active member of Clear Fork Valley Baptist Church for over thirty eight years, where she coordinated the Christmas treats and...
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Bobby Hughes

April 1, 1930 - April 8, 2012

Bobby Hughes, 82, departed this life Sunday, April 8, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family, following a long battle with cancer. Born April 1, 1930, in Sun Hill, WV, he was the son of the late George and Minnie "Pearl" Cline Hughes. Bobby was a retired coal miner, having worked for Eastern Associated Coal Company for over thirty three years; he was a member of Local Union 7604. He was...
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Roy Lee Milam

April 20, 1933 - March 22, 2012

Roy Lee Milam, 78, of Kopperston, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012, in Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Born April 20, 1933, in Montcoal, he was the son of the late Cal and Quinnie Pettry Milam. Mr. Milam was a resident of the area for 50 years. Retired as a proud coal miner with 44 years of service from Eastern Associated Coal's Kopperston #2, he was a member of Local Union #7604. He was...
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James C. Newcomb

May 13, 1920 - March 22, 2012

James C. Newcomb, 91, of Lynco, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012, in Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. Born May 13, 1920, at Green Sulphur Springs, he was the son of the late James R. and Lura E. Martin Newcomb. Mr. Newcomb attended Clear Fork Valley Baptist Church and was a 40-year resident of the area. He was a member of the UMWA and a retired coal miner with 44...
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Bobbie Jean Crouch

September 30, 1933 - March 15, 2012

Bobbie Jean Crouch, 78, of Crouch's Farm, died Thursday, March 15, 2012. She was born September 30, 1933, at Oceana, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Ennis Graham Francis. Bobbie Jean was a homemaker, and a member of Oceana Women's Club and Oceana High School Alumni Association. She was also a member of Clearfork Valley Baptist Church. She was a lifelong resident of Crouch's Farm and...
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Opal Francis

September 22, 1924 - February 25, 2012

Opal Francis, 87, passed from this life Saturday, February 25, 2012. Born September 22, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Rebecca Atkins. She was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County. Opal faithfully attended Truth Assembly Church in Glen Fork. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Troy Francis and an infant son, Wandall Francis. ...
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Jack Carnahan

December 9, 1919 - February 18, 2012

Jack Carnahan, 92, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012, at his residence, following a long illness. Born December 9, 1919 in Huntington, WV, he was the son of the late Laura Cook Carnahan. Jack was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County and a veteran of the U.S. Army, having proudly served his country during World War II. He really enjoyed watching the West Virginia...
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Alfred Martin

July 22, 1936 - February 10, 2012

Alfred Martin, 75, of Kopperston, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at his residence. Born July 22, 1936, in Summers County, he was the son of the late Robert Porter and Lottie Mae Michael Martin. Alfred retired from Peabody Coal Company with 32 years of service and was a member of UMWA Local Union #7604. He served in the U.S. Army as a Specialist Third Class during the Korean War. In...
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Lillie Hager

March 12, 1926 - February 8, 2012

On Wednesday, February 8, 2012, the children of Lillie Baxter Hager, 85, watched as she was placed in the Lord's hands, following a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born March 12, 1926, in Elma Thacker, KY, Lillie was the daughter of the late Barry S. and Margaret Steiner Baxter; she was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Hager was a former resident of Oceana and a...
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Angelia Mitchell

March 5, 1968 - January 31, 2012

Angelia B. Mitchell, 43, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at her home. Born March 5, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Rudy Sizemore and Judy Polk Sizemore. Angelia enjoyed life and loved spending time with her family. In addition to her mother, Angelia is survived by her children, Joshua Mitchell, of Ravencliff, Thomas Mitchell, of Ravencliff, and Zachariah Mitchell, of...
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Lawrence Brown

April 10, 1936 - January 24, 2012

Lawrence D. Brown, 75, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Raleigh General Hospital. Born April 10, 1936, in Glen Fork, WV, he was the son of the late Willie and Ruby Fleming Brown. Lawrence was a 1956 graduate of Glen Rogers High School. He retired from Eastern Coal Company, after spending twenty nine years at Kopperston #2 mines, he was a member of Local...
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James Shumate

August 22, 1927 - January 19, 2012

James D. Shumate, 84, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born August 22, 1927, in Glen Rogers, he was the son of the late James and Ora Browning Shumate. James was a World War II veteran, and was proud to have served his country in both the Merchant Marines and the U.S. Army. He survived being shot at by the Japanese and being bombed by the...
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Shirley Acord

February 15, 1939 - January 17, 2012

Bob White- Shirley D. Acord, 72, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at her home. Born February 15, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ruby Green. Shirley was a long standing member of Apostolic House of Faith in Lynco; she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Bueford "Mick" Acord, her...
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Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Toler

June 18, 1938 - December 30, 2011

Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Toler, 73, of Lynco, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, from Logan Regional Medical Center. Born June 18, 1938, at Prestonsburg, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Delmar and Anna Jarvis Blackburn. Libby was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County. She was a manager of Sayre Brothers for many years and owner of Toler's Sunoco...
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Deborah Walls

January 10, 1956 - December 28, 2011

- Deborah Walls, 55, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Raleigh General Hospital. Born January 10, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Laura Cline Hatfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Keith, and 2 brothers, Ellery (Elvis) Hatfield and Jeff Hatfield. Those left to cherish Deborah's memory are her two sons, Kevin Walls and fiancé,...
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William "Bill" Tolliver

October 14, 1920 - December 16, 2011

Ravencliff- William "Bill" Tolliver, 91, passed away Friday, December 16, 2011, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born October 14, 1920 in Wyoming County, he was the son of the late Hugh and Flora Belle Canterbury Tolliver. Mr. Tolliver was a retired coal miner, a member of Bellemeade Baptist Church, and a World War II veteran, having proudly served his country in the Pacific. He was a...
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Mary Webb

November 12, 1923 - December 13, 2011

New Richmond- Mary Webb, 88, formerly of Sandlick, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born November 12, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Juanita Kinser Short. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Bernard Webb and a grandson, Matthew Webb. Those left to cherish Mary's memory...
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Rosa Overton Walker

January 7, 1932 - November 25, 2011

Rosa Overton Walker, age 79, of Oceana, died Friday, November 25, 2011, in a Princeton hospital. She was born January 7, 1932 in Wharton, WV, the daughter of the late Floyd and Minnie Brown Overton. Rosa was a retired employee of the Wyoming County Board of Education, a former Democratic Committee Woman, and an avid Oceana High School sports fan. She loved to quilt and crochet, and enjoyed...
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Raymond Brown

December 19, 1945 - November 23, 2011

Raymond Drexel Brown, 65, of Clear Fork Rd, entered into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, after a long, courageous battle with cancer, at his home on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Born December 19, 1945, in Boone County, he was the son of the late Millard and Nettie Gunnoe Brown Goley. Raymond was a founder and a long standing member of Bible Baptist Church on Kopperston Rd. He was a...
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Genevieve Raymond Sanders

September 27, 1931 - November 13, 2011

Genevieve Sanders, 80, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Oceana, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, at her home. Born Sept. 27, 1931, in Lamar, Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late P.D. and Gladys Shrewsbury Raymond. It is with confidence that we declare that she is now in the presence of her Father God, and her Savior Jesus Christ. She will be celebrating Thanksgiving in a brand new...
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Laura Hatfield

March 25, 1931 - September 29, 2011

Laura B. Hatfield, 80, of Oceana, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. Born March 25, 1931 in Simon, WV, she was the daughter of the late Tollison and Ida Brown Cline. Laura enjoyed staying in the cabins at Twin Falls State Park and watching the deer. But most all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition...
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Daphine Dean

September 11, 1932 - September 22, 2011

Daphine G. Dean, 79, of Oceana, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 22, 2011, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 11, 1932 in Lorado, WV, she was the daughter of the late William Lonnie and Pearl Osborne Toler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 1/2 years (in September 2010), William...
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Wilma Fugate

December 3, 1926 - September 20, 2011

Wilma Fugate, 84, of Procious passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond. She was born December 3, 1926 in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late Elmer Shallenberger and Lydia Arbogast Shallenberger. Wilma was of the Christian faith and enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey...
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Ramona Linville

August 3, 1933 - September 17, 2011

Oceana- We prayed and asked for a miracle, and the miracle she received was eternal life. At 1:05 pm, Saturday, September 17, 2011, Ramona Jerl Linville, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior. She died from a short illness at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, Tennessee. Ramona was born August 3, 1933, in Kincaid, WV, the daughter of the late Frank Birley and Lydia Williams Birley. ...
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Lucy Blackburn

February 27, 1916 - September 17, 2011

Lucy Blackburn, 95, of Oceana passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2011 in Bower's Hospice House following a long illness. Born February 27, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Stepp and Rebecca Viers Stepp. Lucy was a long time member of Delilah Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her husband, Hassel; a son, Gary Lee; brothers, Hansel,...
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Anthony W. Halstead

March 30, 1956 - September 11, 2011

Anthony W. Halstead, 55, of Summersville, formerly of Glen Rogers, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 30, 1956 in Charleston, he was the son of the late Charles Emmett Halstead and the late Lana Stewart Halstead. He was a 1975 graduate of Glen Rogers High School. Anthony was a loving husband, father, and grandfather...
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Pansy Wilson

September 12, 1928 - August 25, 2011

Pansy Wilson On August 25, 2011, Jesus opened his arms and asked another one of his angels to come home and stand by his side: Pansy Wilson, 82, of Ravencliff. Born September 12, 1928 in McDowell County, Pansy was the daughter of the late Andy and Rosie Mullens. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvie J. Wilson; one daughter, Dorothy Laxton; four sisters, Mary...
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Lola Jane Stewart

June 24, 1945 - August 23, 2011

On Tuesday, August 23, 2011, our beloved Lola Jane Stewart, wife, mother, and grandmother went home to be with her Lord and Savior after a short illness of Pulmonary Fibrosis. One of ten children, Lola was born June 24, 1945 at Matheny, WV, where she lived most of her life. She was the daughter of Sadie Stewart Cline and the late Forest Stewart. She was a 1963 graduate of Oceana High School. ...
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Stollie Parsons

March 30, 1915 - July 27, 2011

Stollie Parsons, a well known lady minister from Wyoming County, formerly of Raleigh County, received her promotion to the city of God on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at the age of 96. She was born in 1915 to the late Hinton and Matilda Pettry of Raleigh County, WV. Mrs. Parsons began ministering at an early age. Her first revival was held at the age of 15 with the 76 converts. She was enrolled in a...
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Ellen Griffith Dennis

February 27, 1961 - July 23, 2011

Ellen Griffith Hill Dennis, 50, of Glen Fork, passed away Saturday, July 23rd, following a long fight with cancer. She was born February 27th, 1961, in Hackensack, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Charles and Ruth Armstrong Griffith of Clear Fork. Ellen was a 1979 graduate of Oceana High School. She was a veteran of the United States Navy, where she served from 1986 until 1991; she was a...
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Lorene Mae Worrell

August 17, 1914 - June 13, 2011

Lorene M. Worrell, 96, of Oceana, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born August 17, 1914, at Possum Hollow in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mae Pennington McKenzie. Mrs. Worrell was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, a member of the Mullens Chapter of the Eastern Star, and a member of First Baptist Church of Oceana. She...
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Delores Blankenship

April 10, 1931 - April 23, 2011

Delores Irerene Spratt Blankenship, age 80, of Clear Fork passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. She was born on April 10, 1931 in Logan County, WV and had been a resident of Wyoming County since early childhood. She was the daughter of the late Fred Spratt and Minnie Toler Spratt. Prior to her retirement, she was...
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Geneva "Mommy Gen" Arrington

February 2, 1933 - April 19, 2011

Geneva Frances Elam Arrington, 78, of Lynco, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at the Bower’s Hospice House, Beckley, following a short illness. Born February 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James Elam and Jettie Mae Lester. Geneva was a member of the Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco. She was always known as “Mommy Gen”. She rejoined her husband on their 63rd wedding...
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Lonnie L. R. Simmons

October 3, 1935 - April 15, 2011

L. R. Simmons, 75, of Pineville, West Virginia, passed away Friday, April 15, 2011, at Wyoming Continuous Care following a long illness. He was born October 3, 1935, in McDowell County, the son of the late Robert Mont Simmons and Ethel Mae Mullins. Mr. Simmons was a self-employed water well driller, operating Simmons Well Drilling for many years. He made many friends over the years...
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Judy Carolyn Morgan

July 11, 1942 - April 2, 2011

Judy Carolyn Dalton Morgan, age 68 of Oceana, passed away Saturday April 2, 2011 at Bowers Hospice House following an extended illness. Born July 11, 1942 in Townsend, TN. She is the daughter of the late Sidney C. and Nettie E. Dalton of Matheny, WV. Judy was a 1959 graduate of Oceana High School and a graduate of Concord College and West Virginia University. She was a retired school...
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Norma Jean Rollins

October 9, 1935 - March 18, 2011

Norma Jean Rollins, 75, of Glen Rogers, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 at Cedar Ridge Nursing Center in Sissonville following a long illness. Born October 9, 1935 at Glen Rogers, she was the daughter of the late Avery Farmer and Opal Blankenship Douglas. Norma was a member of the Church of God and she enjoyed working in the yard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
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Earl Joseph Bailey

December 12, 1944 - March 13, 2011

Earl Joseph Bailey, 66, of Glen Rogers, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 13, 2011 in Raleigh General Hospital. Born December 12, 1944 at Glen Rogers, he was the son of the late Matts and Ida Blankenship Bailey of Glen Rogers. Earl was a member of Rhema Ministries, Ravencliff. He was a good man, who always loved to coon hunt with his friends. His favorite past time was...
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James "Acie" Osborne

December 3, 1931 - March 10, 2011

James A. “Acie” Osborne, 79, of Cyclone, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Logan General Hospital following a long illness. Born December 3, 1931 at Cyclone, he was the son of the late Oley and Blanche Bailey Osborne. Acie was a member of the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by s son, Timothy Lee Osborne; a daughter...
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Freda Gayle Shumate-Jones

August 9, 1953 - February 22, 2011

Freda Gayle Shumate-Jones, 57, of Cabin Creek, formerly of Sabine, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Born August 9, 1953 in Pineville, she was the daughter of the late Bryan and Imogene Cook Shumate. Freda liked to spend time with her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Cook...
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Betty Ann Meredith

December 10, 1923 - February 18, 2011

Betty Ann Statome Meredith, 87, of Oceana, WV got her wings the morning of February 18, 2011 while under the loving care of the nurse-angels and staff at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. She was born to Lora Ree Staton Statome and Irving Jackson Statome on December 10, 1923 in Buena Vista, VA where she was raised. Betty was a member of Eastern Star, Oceana Women’s Club and Order, First...
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Mason Rudy Sizemore

January 17, 2011 - January 26, 2011

Mason Rudy Sizemore, 9 days old, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at his residence. Born January 17, 2011 in Beckley, he was the son of Greg Sizemore and Holly VonBriel Sizemore. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Madisyn VonBriel and a brother, Malaki Sizemore both of the residence His paternal grandparents, Pete and...
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Barbara "Babs" Wallace

July 3, 1933 - January 15, 2011

Barbara “Babs” Bailey Wallace, 77, of Oceana, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, following a long battle with ALS. Born July 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Harris and Emily Toler Bailey. Babs was a retired school teacher who taught elementary education for over 37 years. She was a past president of the Oceana Woman’s Club, an elder of the...
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Evelyn Jean Hailston

August 17, 1921 - January 5, 2011

Evelyn Jean Hailston of Kopperston, West Virginia, died Wednesday- the fifth of January, 2011. She passed on to be with the Lord after a long reside at Heartland Nursing Home of Beckley, West Virginia. She was eighty-nine years of age. Though Kentucky born on August 17, 1921, to the late Story Calvin and Myrtle Lora Williams, Jean set roots in Kopperston for the majority of her life....
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Hessie Bower

December 25, 1921 - January 4, 2011

Hessie Bower, 89, of McGraws, passed away Tuesday, January 04, 2011 in Waynesboro, VA at Augusta Health. Born December 25, 1921 at Twin Falls, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Tolliver Tilley. Mrs. Bower was a member of the Sweet Home Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Kelly Owens and second husband, Carlos Bower; a...
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Ruble Conley

March 7, 1921 - December 22, 2010

Ruble Conley of Moore Haven, Florida, son of the late Stewart Conley and Sarah Short Conley, departed this life at the age of 89, on December 22, 2010, at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Mr. Conley is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Ruth Hatfield Conley His two children, Dr. Patsy Conley of Okeechobee, Florida and Larry Conley and his wife, Sally Conley...
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Macil James

July 26, 1925 - December 19, 2010

Macil James, 85, of Oceana, passed into her eternal life on Sunday, December 19, 2010, in Logan Regional Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Jacob James for over 37 years, who has been patiently waiting on her in Heaven since November, 18, 1985. Born July 26, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Ada Osborne Bailey. Macil was a devoted member of Bright Prospect...
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Russell Aaron Hunt

January 9, 1986 - December 7, 2010

Russell Aaron Hunt, 24 years old, of Johnnycake, Wyoming County, went to be with his Paw Tom and Maw Maw Ruth, December 7, 2010 at his residence. Born January 9, 1986 at Man, he was the son of Fred and Sheena Lawrence Hunt. Aaron was a coal miner for Brooks Run, Wyoming #2 in Marianna. He was known there as “Shockey”, and was also known as the mouth that always kept everybody going. He...
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Zelda White

September 20, 1916 - November 28, 2010

Zelda Mae White, 94, of Lynco, passed away, Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Wyoming Nursing & Rehab, New Richmond. Born September 20, 1916 at Matewan, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Eva Stewart Elkins. Mrs. White was a member of the Lynco Baptist Church. She loved to quilt, crochet, needlework and loved church activities. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
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Louise Williams Shields

February 12, 1922 - November 24, 2010

Louise Virginia Shields, 88, of Brier Creek, WV died Wednesday, November 24, 2010 in The Bridgewater Retirement Community. Born February 12, 1922, she was the daughter of Luther and Lenore Gilley Williams and wife of the late Carmel Shields. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a faithful servant to God. She was a member of the Indian Creek Baptist church. Her...
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