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Willie Gene Osborne, 71, of Oceana, WV passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. He was born on July 15, 1952, a son of the late Wannie and Peggy Duffy Osborne. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Brady Osborne, a son Carl Osborne, two sisters Kathy Gunnoe and Gloria Lusk and a son-in-law Bryon Cobb. Survivors include a daughter Peggy Cobb, three grandchildren Christopher Blankenship, Brianna (Justin Acord) Cobb and Cooper Cobb, five great grandchildren Lillee Blankenship, Raven Blankenship, Bryson Cobb, Bella Cobb and Jazmin Acord, a brother Johnny Osborne, step children and step grandchildren who he loved as his own, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, September 27th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Algie Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Jerry Lee Hayworth, 61, of Pineville, WV passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at his home. He was born June 28, 1962 in Mullens, WV a son of the late Willie Edgar and Ruth Snider Hayworth. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four sisters Alice Kershner, Barbara Shrader, Patricia Kershner, and Shirley Hayworth, three brothers, Robert Hayworth and his infant twin Herbert, and Roland Hayworth. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Shanna Hayworth and Ciera Farley and fiancé Josh, his grandchildren Camerin Hayworth, Channing Hayworth, Stella Pearl Pruitt, Josie Mae Pruitt, and Jason Dean Pruitt, sisters Angie (Mert) Privett and Brenda Hayworth, a brother Johnny Nash, a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Burton Dustin Pizzino, 35 of Princeton, WV passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 15, 1987 in Welch, WV a son of Edna Cheryl McMillion Pizzino of Pineville and the late John Burton Pizzino, Jr. He was a 2006 graduate of Wyoming East High School, a graduate of Alice Lloyd College with a Degree in English and was enrolled at Bluefield State University in the MBA Program. He was a member of Troop 130 attaining Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor. He was a staff member at Buckskin Council and manager at both Sophia and Eisenhower Drive Beckley Pizza Hut. He also worked for the Peer Recovery Support Specialist at Bluefield State University in Monroe County, he was QRT, and QRT Coordinator for Summers and Monroe County. In addition to his mother survivors include brother Jason Dewayne (Stacey) Pizzino of Christiansburg, VA, a sister Vanessa Pizzino (Brad) Dennis of Pineville, three nieces Jaina Faye Pizzino, Alaina Faith Dennis and Rylee Mae Pizzino, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 7 pm on Monday, September 25th at the Cook Memorial Baptist Church, Pineville, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5 pm until time of service on Monday at the church. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated following the service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Michael Glen “Duke” Gibson, 70, of Pineville, WV passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on May 1, 1953 in Kopperston, WV a son of the late Dillard and Easter Toler Gibson. Duke was a United States Army Veteran and a member of the UMWA. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers Tony Gibson and Gary Gibson, a sister Barbra Gibson Keeney, and two nieces Heather Vernon and Kelly Stewart. Survivors include his wife of 30 years Vernetta Darlene Goode Gibson, five children April (Christopher) Huff of Oceana, Jennifer Gibson of NC, Shannon (Raymond) Ferguson of Pineville, Jason Hutchinson of Oceana and Kimberly (Wetzel) Davis of Clarksburg, a brother James Gibson of Princeton, fifteen grandchildren Christopher M. Huff, Gregory Huff, Joshua Toler, Jonathen Toler, Simon Toler, Isaac Toler, Kelsey Osborne, Lilly Toler, Benjamin Ferguson, Alex Jones, Lindsey Walls, Christian Hutchinson, Sharissa Church, Tommy Davis and Blake Davis, thirteen great grandchildren, a niece Monica Tanner, two nephews Frankie Stewart and Jeff Stewart, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, October 1st at Twin Falls State Park, Shelter Number 4, Saulsville, WV. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rights. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Sally Marie Lyons Cox, 77 of Glen Daniel, WV passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2023 at her home. She was born January 18, 1946 in Garrett, KY, a daughter of the late Graydon and Garnett Harvey Lyons. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas Cox Sr., a daughter, Theresa “Terri” Sizemore, son Toby “Fats” Cox, five siblings Kennith “Bubby” Lyons, Jerry Pendry, Jerry Coleman, Bobby Cox, and Ruth Cox, and a host of other family. Those left to cherish her memory include her wonderful sons Tommy (Carla) Cox, Jr. and Tody “Skinny” Cox, loving brothers and sisters, Margie Pendry, Lena (Ronnie) Melton, Roy (Marcella) Lyons, Dianna Coleman, Judy Lyons, and Kenneth Cox, her grandchildren Jessie Sizemore and her three children, Crystol (Rob) Walters and their three children, Edward (Lauren) Cox and their two children, Sally (Bubba) Huff, Leslie (Richard) Toler and their four children, Kimberly (AJ) Lester and their four children, Nick (Caitlin) Hatfield and their three children, Caleb Hatfield, Vicki Sheldon, Tanya and Tara Cox and children, and a host of many nephews, nieces, and cousins. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated and there will be no public service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Earl Jeffrey “Jeff” Lusk, 45 of Clear Fork, WV went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 18th 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV, after a long battle with black lung. He was born September 27, 1977 in Welch, WV a son of Earl Lusk of Cyclone and the late Debbie Lester Manuel. Jeff was someone who loved spending time with his kids, wife, and family. He loved football season and watching his favorite team, Alabama Roll Tide. He also enjoyed feeding the birds, fishing and boating with his family at Bluestone, vacations, and setting on the back porch spending time talking with his wife and kids. He was a great husband, dad, uncle, son, brother, and son-in-law. He worked hard for his family and loved them unconditionally. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Shelley and Brookie Lusk and James and Shirley Lester, mother-in-law Connie Jordan, two brother-in-laws David and Emanuel, and aunt Nanna Opal Hatfield. In addition to his father, those left to cherish his memories include the love of his life, wife of 27 years, Mary Ann Jordan Lusk, a son Caiden “Bubby” Lusk, three daughters Shana “Sis” Lusk, Hailee Lusk, and Jazz Lusk all of Clear Fork, a sister Tonya (Donald) Morgan of Huff Creek, sister-in-law Melissa (Ricky) of North Carolina, brother-in-law Daniel Posada of Grottoes, VA, father-in-law Carl Jordan of Clear Fork, special aunt Orpha Harvey of Huff Creek, special brothers Doug Harvey, Bucky Harvey, Marty Toler, three nieces he raised as his daughters Kisha Morgan, Daniella Posada, and Kailee Posada, two nephews he claimed as his grandbabies Mason and Gussy, four special nieces Jamie, Emma, Kelley, and Chrissy, a special nephew Kevin, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, coal mining friends, and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be 2pm on Saturday, September 23rd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Rev. Valdus Bailey officiating. He will be laid to rest in Lusk Family Cemetery, Little Creek Road, Clear Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9pm on Friday, September 22nd at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family would like to send a special Thank You to Family Healthcare of Oceana, Dr. Marzouk and staff who fought continuously for him, all the amazing nurses, 3rd floor IMCU, and ICU at Logan Regional Medical Center, and American Medical in Oceana. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Marion Denise Cline Bailey, 65, of Justice, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Cornerstone Hospital, Huntington, WV. She was born on June 15, 1958 in Iaeger, WV a daughter of the late Allen and Mavis Glanden Cline. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter Rhea Bailey and a brother Jeffrey Cline. Those left to love and cherish her memory include a son Corey Bailey, two sisters Grace Lester of Baisden and Sue Cline of Justice, a nephew Brent Lester of Baisden, and a host of nieces, nephews and other dear relatives and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. She may be gone from our sight but not from our hearts. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Delores Jean Toler Morgan Godfrey, 90, of Cyclone, WV passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was born on July 24, 1933 in Sunhill, WV a daughter of the late Bud Meakle and Nola Grace Toler. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband Hobert Morgan, her second husband Orville Godfrey, a daughter Sharon Morgan, and her siblings Donald Toler, Randall Toler, Roger Toler, Denita Goodman, Phyllis Hedrick and Glena Toler. Survivors include two sons Gary Morgan and Richard Morgan, three grandchildren Waylon Godfrey, Josh Price and Richard Morgan, Jr., five great grandchildren Wesley Godfrey, Hayden Godfrey, Aubree Godfrey, Lily Price and Jamie Price, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, September 18th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Jay Blankenship officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family form 12pm until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Lydia Rachele Griffith, 59, of Allen Junction, WV passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, WV. She was born on April 7, 1964 in New Jersey a daughter of the late Benny Luther and Betty Jean McMillion Griffith. Lydia is a 1982 graduate of Glen Rogers High School. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a nephew Dustin Chad Monk. Survivors include two daughters Sarah Hall of Allen Junction and Cortney (Justin) Coaltrane of Fairmont, a son Damon Hall and fiancé Whitney of Herndon, three sisters Edna (Jerry) Sergent of Rock View, Barbara (Larry) Blevins of Rock View and Maxie (Fred) Monk of Bud, three brothers John (Tina) Griffith of Princeton, Benny (Kitty) Griffith of Wyco and Shawn (Kala) Griffith of Rhodell, five grandchildren Aiden, Braelynn, Noah, Novyn and Saylor, her ex husband Timothy Hall of Allen Junction, special friend David Newton, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, September 11th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Ernest Francis, III officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 1 pm until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. She will be cremated following the service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Amy Lea Buckland, 44, of Parkersburg, formerly of Oceana, WV passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. She was born on December 25, 1979 in Beckley, WV a daughter of Jack Buckland of Oceana and the late Carol Faye Morrell Buckland. In addition to her mother she is preceded in death by her grandparents Ronald and Natalie Buckland and Vernon and Hazel Morrell. In addition to her father those left to cherish her memory include her son Ryder Buckland of Mallory, her daughter’s Hailie (Dylan) Brooks of Itman, Megan Shrewsbery, Autumn Shrewsbery and Sierra Shrewsbery all of Bud, a brother Jackie Buckland of Oceana, a sister Christina (Thomas) Horn of Pineville, a nephew Patrick Toler of Beckley, an uncle Randy Morrell of Oceana, an aunt Paula (Marty) Allen of Lynco, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, September 14th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Bill Massey and Rev. Jeff Green officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Matthew Blankenship, 74, of Clear Fork, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. He was born on October 4, 1948 in Simon, WV a son of the late Bernie and Elvira Hatfield Blankenship. Matthew was a member of the UMWA and a lifelong member of the Upper Room in Jesus Name Church where he loved to play music. His favorite hobbies were going to church, playing the guitar, fishing and picking play fights with his granddaughter Carlie aka “Charlie”. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings Bernie Mae Jones, Dale Cline, Silvia Morgan, Nyrmal Daugherty and Beatrice Cline. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 51 years Aretta Kennedy Blankenship, a daughter Evelyn (Carl) Nuckolls of Herndon, a son Benjamin (Rebekah) Blankenship of Oceana, an added son Bernie Ross Blair of Whitman, added daughter Machelle Kennedy, three grandchildren that he loved more than anything Carlie Nuckolls, Matthew Blankenship and Hannah Blankenship, a brother Howard (Susan) Blankenship of Long Branch, two sisters Magaline Cline of Oceana and Joyce (Ted) Blair of Virginia, very special friends Big Al Palmer, Shawn Bowman, Brad Kennedy, Freddie Thompson, Jessie Kennedy and Carl Jordan, a host of nieces, nephews, friends from Pinnacle # 50 mine, other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, September 10th at the Upper Room Jesus Name Church, Simon, WV with Sister Patty Morgan officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Kennedy Cemetery, Simon, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6 pm on Friday, September 8th and Saturday, September 9th at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Roy Hatfield, Jr., 76, of Keyrock, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born on May 26, 1947 in Crites, WV a son of the late Roy Herman, Sr. and Darline Chandler Hatfield. Roy is a retired United States Army Vietnam Veteran, a great Dad, Grandpa and loved by many. He was someone who loved to fish, hunt, watch football, but most importantly, he loved God and put him first in his life. He was a strong, funny man who was the most loving Dad, Grandpa and friend. He will be missed dearly. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years Shirley Jane Cline Hatfield, a daughter Jane Robertson and a brother Ronald Hatfield. Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters Betty (Jesse) Vance of Pineville and Melissa (Jason) Ratliff of NC, five sons Danny Hatfield of Pineville, Roy Hatfield of Keyrock, Nick (Shasta) Hatfield of Pineville, Johnny (Lora) Hatfield of Beckley and Richard (Robin) Hatfield of Matheny, a sister Judy Lyons of Clear Fork, seventeen grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Saturday, September 9th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. officiating. He will be laid to rest in Cline Cemetery, Sunhill, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rights. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Coy E. Smith, 71, of Huntington, WV passed away on September 2, 2023 at Heritage Center, Huntington, WV. He was born on January 29, 1952 in Pineville, WV a son of the late Walter and Vergie Davis Smith. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Lucy Aldal, a brother-in-law Robert Aldal, a niece Veronica Price and a nephew Steve Turman. Survivors include two sisters Laura (Andy) Turman of Huntington and Linda Stewart and her companion Robert of Brier Creek, a niece LaDonna (Larry) Lambert of Matheny, two nephews Brad (Misty) Turman of Milton and Drew Turman of Huntington, great nieces and nephews Christian Price, Kaylea Price, Hunter Price, Adriana (Ryan) Hendricks, Jackson Lambert, Vicki Hurley and Patti Hurley, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, September 7th 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 12 pm until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Chester Cantrell, 85, of Brenton, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his home. He was born July 26, 1938 a son of the late Leonard and Viola Baker Cantrell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son Jeffery Cantrell, a brother Thurman Cantrell, a sister Violet Jean (Don) Robb, and a sister in law Kathy Cantrell. Those left to cherish his memory includes his loving wife of 53 years, Francis Mclaughin Cantrell, his daughter Rada (Christopher) Morgan, two grandchildren that he loved more than anything, Logan and Lindsay Morgan, and three brothers, Jack (Loretta) Cantrell, Herman Cantrell, and Stanley (Dorothea) Cantrell, a sister in law Millie Cantrell, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, September 6 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Lee Fischer officiating. He will be laid to rest in Cantrell Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Friends may gather with the family from 11 until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Jody Lynn Lane, 32, of Beckley, WV formerly of Kopperston, passed away on August 27, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born September 6, 1990 in Welch, WV, a daughter of Wonedith Lane of Kopperston and the late Ardell Noel Morgan, Jr. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lee and Credith Lane and Ardell Morgan Sr. In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Kaidance Lane and Laylah Lane both of Kopperston, a son Jordan Lane of Kopperston, grandmother Tillie Morgan of Baileysville, a sister Brandy Lane of Kopperston, a brother Ardell Lane of Kopperston, special nephew Mason Miller, aunts Nadine Hurley of Pineville, Thelma Stacy of Hurley, VA, Tina Morgan- Puett of Lynco, Pam Morgan- Browning of Baileysville, Sherry Morgan- Cline of Justice, and Debbie Roe of Yadkinville, NC, two uncles Bill (Carolyn), Harold Lane of Brenton, Randy Morgan of Baileysville, and Danny Morgan of Oceana, very special friends Devonna and Freddie West and Tishie and Dene Miller of Kopperston, a host nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, September 5th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12pm on Tuesday until time of service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Jody will be honored as an organ donor for she gave the ultimate gift of life. She allowed others to walk, talk, and see. Where their life was locked, she offered a key. Her final gift and her final deed were a gift of life to several. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Ash Prince “Ash P.” Stewart, 82, of Matheny, WV, entered his Heavenly home on August 26, 2023 at his home. He was born April 27, 1941 at Crouch’s Farm, WV, the oldest child of the late Joseph Forest and Sadie Dora Stewart. He was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was an active member of the Matheny United Methodist Church where he was a Sunday school teacher, VBS teacher, and member of the choir. Ash P was a graduate of Oceana High School and Concord College. He taught over thirty years in Wyoming County and retired teaching at Baileysville High School. He was an avid golfer and fox hunter. He served as Vice President of the WV Fox Chasers Association for 7 years. He was a contributing editor for Chase Magazine and Hunters Horn. He was the owner of Sweet Chariot Kennels. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kara Lea Stewart, a sister Lola Stewart, three brothers David, Earl, and Windell Stewart, and a brother-in-law Ed Stewart. Those left to cherish his memory include his granddaughter Tyler Alexis Stewart-Rokosz, daughter of the late Kara Lea Stewart and Eric and Ashley Rokosz, her sisters Stevie and Frankie, a son Michael Kelly Pendry and wife Gina, and their children Eli, Delaney, Teague, and Mackenzie of Annapolis, Maryland, sisters Linda Counts and her husband Jack, Sadie Louise Stewart and her husband Calvin, Lakie Bailey and her husband Bernard, Rhonda Lynn Stewart and her husband Sam, brother Dale Stewart and wife Teresa, sisters-in-law Josie Stewart, Alice Stewart, and Brenda Stewart, many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and church family. Funeral service will be at 2 pm on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in the Chapel at Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Don Stilgenbauer and Pastor David Blankenship officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 6 pm to 9pm Tuesday, August 29, 2023. In keeping with Ash P’s wishes he will be cremated. The family would like to send a special thank you to his cousin, Sharon Milam and nephews Greg Stewart and Bernard Bailey and friend Doris Wallace, for providing the care allowing him to live in his home. The family also wishes to thank Hospice of Southern West Virginia for the love and support in Ash P’s final days. The family is being served by Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Michelle Lynn Tilley, 49, of Sabine, WV, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 2, 1974 in Mullens, WV a daughter of Joyce Kay Farley Tilley of Sabine and the late Ricky Duke Tilley. In addition to her father she is preceded she is preceded in death by a sister Kim Tilley Wise, grandparents Joy and Curtis Tilley and Bulea Farley, a nephew Tyler Francis, and the father of her children Mike Smith. In addition to her mother survivors include a daughter Desirea Mullins and fiance Eric Mckinney of Glen Fork, two sons Travis (Shannan) Smith of Glen Daniels and Kyle Smith of Herndon, eleven grandchildren Paizleigh, Waylon, Naveigh, Nash, Grayson, Kruize, Zadei, Zola, Kyran, Zaya and Zavanna, two sisters Amanda “Boo” Tilley of Sabine and Tina Tilley of McGraw, a niece Haley (Ricky) Trent of Matheny, special friends Billy Baker, Clarice Miller, Kathy “Kat” Tilley and Michelle Caskey, whom she loved like a daughter, and a host of other loving nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Funeral service will be held at 7 pm on Wednesday, August 30th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Sister Karen Jackson officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 6 pm until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. She will be cremated following the service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Adam Joe Keeney, 39, of Cyclone, WV, passed away on August 19, 2023. He was born on November 4, 1983 in Man, WV a son of Freddie Joe and Linda Likens Keeney of Cyclone. Adam is a 2003 graduate of Westside High School and went on to college and graduated from the Auto-Diesel College in Nashville, TN. Adam was employed at various companies as a diesel mechanic. He loved playing baseball, football and basketball as a child. Adam and Erica had a close relationship and shared a love for sports together. He loved to go hunting and build wood cabins in Webster County, WV with his dad, Steven, Richard, Aron, and Eric. He also enjoyed watching sports on TV, as well as fishing and playing with his niece and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Freddie and Audrey Keeney and John and Nellie Likens. In addition to his parents survivors include his two brothers Steven (Kendra) Keeney of Oceana and Aron Keeney of Cyclone, a sister Erica (Kenny) Keeney Craddock of Oak Hill, a niece Mazie, five nephews Alex, Owen, Kash, Kage and Uriah, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, August 29th at the Campus Church of God, Campus, WV with Pastor Chelsey Noel officiating. He will be laid to rest in Lilly of the Valley Cemetery, Oceana, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 1 pm until time of service on Tuesday at the church. Pallbearers will family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Scott Everette Wykle, 52, of Oceana, WV, passed away on August 19, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1971 in Man, WV a son of the late Teddy Jackson and Dorothy Watts Wykle. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his grandparents Porter “Shorty” and Hailey Wykle and Everett and Carrie Watts, four aunts Brenda Wykle, Linda Muller, Della Lamb and Mary Wykle, and two uncles Johnny Lamb and Sonny Urps. Survivors include a daughter Adriana (Jordan) Bennett of Taylorsville, NC, a son Dustin Wykle of Crany, a granddaughter Everleigh Mae Bennett, his companion Alicia Gail Fortner, a brother Teddy (Donna) Wykle of Richmond, VA, two aunts Bonnie (Dennis) Lusk of TN and Judy Urps of OH, two uncles Jay P. Wykle of Crany and Bill Muller of Wonder Lake, IL, and special cousin Carlie (Frank) Hill of Crany and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, August 28th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Charles Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Wykle Family Cemetery, Crany, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Janice Paulette Miller Johnston, 76, of Hanover, WV, began her Heavenly journey on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born on June 25, 1947 in Jim (Brenton), WV a daughter of the late Paul and Pauline Angle Miller. Janice enjoyed cooking, making crafts, coloring, going to church, spending time with her family and most of all reading her bible. She was a member of the Hanover Missionary Baptist Church. She was the world’s best mother, wife, grandmother and friend anyone could ask for. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of almost 51 years who was the love of her life, Stephen Ray Johnston. Those left to cherish her memory include: her son Stephen Christopher Johnston of Rock House, her daughter Erin (Robert) Blankenship of Rock House, a sister Jackie (David) Klein of Youngsville, NC, granddaughters Holly Blankenship of Rock House and Shannon Leonard of New Port Richey, FL, grandsons Christopher (Sherry) Johnston of Lesage and Logan Johnston of Barboursville, great grandchildren Emma, Wesley, Connor, Zooey and Coulson, step grandchildren Keylsie Blankenship and Kirstin (John) Simpson both of Skin Fork, brother-in-law Ken (Jill) Johnston, sisters-in law Rosemary (Mark) Andrews and Eva (Michael) Hamilton, special and dear friends Marcella (Travis) Lester and Lee Ann (Glen) Rife who always checked in on her, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, August 25th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jackie Lester and Rev. Tommy Knotts officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Thursday, August 24th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Hanover Missionary Baptist Church and Brenton Southern Baptist Church for sending gift baskets to Janice and to the staff at Bowers Hospice House for their care and kindness. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Joseph Holzapfel, 54, of North Spring, WV, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 3, 1969 in Pennsylvania a son of the late Louis John and Elizabeth Theresa Holzapfel. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Mark Louis Holzapfel. Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years Tamra Lynn Morgan Holzapfel two sons Joshua (Amanda) Walls and Jon (Ashton) Walls of Wharrencliffe his siblings John (Penny) Holzapfel of Phenix City, AL, Joyce (Richard) Espinoza of Clarksville, TN, Lois (Juan) Jackson of Georgetown, KY, Maria (Jamie) James of Clarksville, TN, Debra Funderwhite of Lexington, KY, Dennis (Lisa) Holzapfel of Wilsonville, AL and Diana Holzapfel of Wimber, PA, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, August 26th at the Freedom Full Gospel Church, Hampden, WV with Bro. Bo Adams officiating. He will be laid to rest in Huff Cemetery, Ned’s Branch, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Friday, August 25th at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Virginia Marie Collins Stewart, 71, of Princeton, WV, formerly of Matheny, entered a new life on Tuesday August 15, 2023 at her home. She was born January 25, 1952 in Pineville, WV, a daughter of the late Ledford “Bee” Maurice and Louise Alpha Hall Collins. In addition to her parents he was preceded in death by her husband of twenty-six years David Ray Stewart, three brothers Walter “Walt” Collins, James “Jimbo” Collins and Everal Maurice Collins. She was a loving mother and worked for many years at the Ten Ten Market in Oceana. Survivors include her children Pamela Sue Crowder and husband Mike of Princeton and a son Thomas Eugene Burchette and wife Brandy of Princeton, a step daughter Susan Raye Stewart of Crum, a sister Gladys “Dee Dee” Shelton of Matheny, a brother John Collins and companion Anna of Flat Top, lifetime friend Sampy Hall, lifelong friends Pam and Jerry Helmandollar, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday August 19, 2023 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Bro. Jerry Helmandollar officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband David, in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 12:00 pm until service time on Saturday August 19, 2023 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Darren Lawerance Moore, 52, of Pierpoint, WV passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on May 3, 1971 in Hammond, IN a son of Gloria Terral Rice of Pierpoint and the late Orville Moore. Darren never met a stranger and was a friend to all whom knew him. He was known by his contagious laughter and his hugs where like no other. He was a graduate of Mullens High School and was a CNA by trade, also working in the coal mines. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by a brother Danny Terral. In addition to his mother survivors include a daughter Kassy Moore and companion Issac Toler of Glover, a son Jacob Moore of OH, two grandchildren whom he loved dearly Riley and Ronan Toler of Glover, a sister Cora Sue Sizemore Acord of Mullens, two brothers Orvle Moore and Jerryd Moore both of Augusta, and a host nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. A celebration of his life will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, August 26th at the Solid Rock Worship Center, Mullens, WV with Pastor Mickey Mitchell officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Saturday at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Janice Marie Steele, 74, of Lynco, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. She was born on April 4, 1949 in Glen Lynn, VA a daughter of the late Jack Junior and Lourine Crawford Neely. Janice attended Joseph Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son Arnold Junior Williby, a sister Nancy Williby, and a brother Harold Neely. Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years Lendell J. Steele, a daughter Lisa Hazelwood and husband Dale “PD” of Princeton, two sisters Dreama Cottle and husband Kevin and Rita Diana Falls all of Princeton, a granddaughter Tara Dillon and husband Chris, a great grandson Triton Dillon, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Tuesday, August 15th at Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, WV with Pastor William Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Neely Cemetery, Princeton, WV where a graveside service will be held at 3 pm. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Tuesday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Wilma Marie Cline, 73, of Lynco, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born on February 27, 1950 in Simon, WV a daughter of the late William and Cora Blankenship Osborne. Wilma enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, music, horses and spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, Chelsey and Casey and her great grandchildren Mila and Ryker. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Acie Cline, brothers Brownie and Gibb Osborne, Firg Profitt, Kenny, Bob and Randall Harper sisters Hazel Conn, Frankie Hatfield, Corine Thompson, Goldie Baker, and Essie Chaffin children she claimed as her own Norman Cline, Kadie Acord, and Arlene Lopez. Those left to cherish her memory include: her only daughter, Marie (Lester) Francis of Lynco, granddaughter, Chelsey (Matthew) Halsey of Oceana, and a great grandchildren Mila and Ryker Halsey a sister Thelma (Richard) Massey special friend and companion, Steve Rollins children she claimed as her own Lucky Cline, Dora Goodman, and Angela (Eddie) Workman, as well as, a host of numerous other grandchildren she claimed as her own, family, and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, August 14th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Tommy White officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Cemetery, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Ginger Carol Bryant Webb, 65, of Oceana, WV, made her journey to Heaven on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV after a long hard fought battle with end stage liver disease and renal failure. She was born on March 25, 1958 the daughter of the late Johnny and Norma Belcher Bryant. She has now seen the face of Jesus and has been reunited with her wonderful parents, her very special brother Tommy and infant brother Kevin Bruce, her grandparents Elsie and Arnold Smith, Robert Belcher, and Jarvey and Mary Bryant and her in-laws Arthur and Marie Webb who all preceded her in death. Ginger was a member of Crany Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from OHS Class of ’76 where she was editor of the school newspaper, The Tomahawk Times, member of the Press Club, Student Council and Pep Club. She was crowned 1976 OHS Miss Bicentennial Queen by the late Senator Warren McGraw. She was manager of the O’café Restaurant in Oceana for several months. She was a wonderful caretaker for her husband for several years after he suffered a paralyzing stroke. She will be greatly missed by her family. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving spouse James Douglas Webb, son John Webb, sister Marsha and husband Steve Kennedy of Baileysville, brothers Larry and wife Ida Sue Bryant of Johnson City, TN, Johnny Jr. and his companion Maureen of Cincinnati, OH, a nephew Kevin Charles Bryant of Michigan, a great niece or nephew due in December 2023, sister in law Brenda and husband Dave Cook and family of Georgia, Rosie and husband Sonny Jackson and family of Pineville, brother in law Dale and wife Connie Webb and family of Branson, MO, a very special aunt Virginia Hall of Hurley, VA whom she was very close to, their friendship brought her much joy and happiness these last few years while Ginger was so sick. A celebration of her life will be held at 1pm on Saturday, August 12th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with her pastor Rev. James Walker officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 11am until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest beside her family in the Garden of Memory at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Rosie Irene “Rene” Francis, 92, of New Richmond, WV, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born on July 16, 1931 in Wyoming County, WV a daughter of the late Joe & Stella Porter Lumbo. She loved going to church and spending time with her family and friends, also cooking, sewing, and working in her flowers. She lived all of her life in Wyoming County. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband Eugene Bradley Francis, a son David Patrick Francis, four sisters Elizabeth “Liz” Adkins, Shirley McNulty, Mable Adkins, and Grace Donathan, three brothers Fred, Bud, and Jimmy Lumbo. Survivors include her three sons Clarence and wife Joann of Bolt, Mike and wife Sandy of Bolt, and Joe Francis of Glen Fork, nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 3 great step grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. Graveside service will be held at 11:30am on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 in the Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV with Rev. Ernest Francis III officiating.The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Willie Gerald Stevenson, 82, of Robinette, WV, joined his loved ones and the Lord in his Heavenly home on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV following a long illness. He was born on March 8, 1941 in Lake, WV the son of the late Rev. Truman and Emma Pridemore Stevenson. Willie proudly served in the United States Navy for 4 years. During his military career he served on the USS Allen M. Sumner, the USS McCaffery, and the USS Zellars. He worked 25 years underground mining and the last 8 years of his career he drove a rock truck before retiring in 2003. Willie was a faithful member of Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church until his illness. He has spent over 30 years serving the Lord. He spent his days studying the Bible and loved to sit and talk about the Bible with everyone. He loved singing with all the little children of the church. He wanted all his family, friends, and neighbors to be ready for the Lord’s return. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son in law Larry Trent, one brother: Norman Stevenson, five sisters: Della Stevenson, Nellie Griffith, Helen Cabell, Mandi Brown, and Carolyn Vannatter, one special brother in law Phillip Dingus. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 17 years Cathy Yvonne Glenn Stevenson, one son Michael (Laurice) Stevenson of Greenville, SC, three daughters Donetta (David) Stevenson Baker of Davin, Mary Catherine Ellis Trent of Cyclone, Shelly (James) Ellis Parker of Holden, two grandsons Corey (Judy) Stevenson of Greenville, SC, Casey Jack Stevenson of Greenville, SC, four granddaughters, Holly Paker, Alexis Parker, Jamie Lynn Parker, and Rylee Parker all of Holden, one great granddaughter Scarlett “Wiggles” Stevenson of Greenville, SC, one brother Billy Ray (Gail) Stevenson of Cherokee, AL, two sisters Judy Dingus of Circleville, OH, Sue Lopez of Columbus, OH, two nephews Corey Stevens and Zandall Stevens both of Hunt, three special nieces Billie Stevens, Lily Stevens, and Kailyn Stevens all of Hunt, three special caretakers, Sara Stevens, Chad and Andrea Rakes, his beloved best friend and baby Rowdy, and a host of other loving family, church family, and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1pm on Friday, August 11th at the Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church in Accoville Hollow, WV with Rev. Alan Bailey and Rev. Stanley Stevenson officiating. He will be laid to rest in Highland Memory Gardens, Pecks Mill, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11am until time of service at the church. Military rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Larry Hicks Massey, 66, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV following a short illness. He was born on December 8, 1956 in Wyoming County, WV a son of the late Hicks Junior and Nellie Gray Cline Massey. He was a graduate of Oceana High School. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters Mary Massey and Lillie Crouse, four brothers Lonnie, Roy, Ronnie and Rayman Massey, a son Charles “Chucky” Smith, and a granddaughter Lana Dempsey. Survivors include his wife of 42 years Ellen Mae Fox Massey, two sons Scott Adkins and James “Jimmy” (Kim) Smith, two daughters Amanda (Josh) Fain and Frances Ann (Terry) Massey, three grandsons Daniel Massey, Dominick Smith and Bryson Dempsey, two granddaughters Aria Dempsey and Payton Fain, a brother Roger Massey, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, August 10th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Bill Massey officiating. He will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 1 pm until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Bert Andrew “Andy” Morrell, age 51 formerly of Oceana WV left his earthly home on July 15, 2023. Born May 18, 1972 he was the son of the late Bertrand Wyatt Morrell, and Thelma and Roger Frazier. Andy attended Oceana High School and worked for a time as a coal miner. His smile would light up a room and everyone who knew him knows he had the kindest heart and loved his family beyond measure. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by grandparents Willard Lovins, Vernon Morrell and Hazel Morrell. Left to honor his life are his mother and stepfather Thelma and Roger Frazier, sons Justin Laxton and Derick Laxton, grandson X’ander Laxton, sister Michelle Settle, grandmother Ruth Lovins, the mother of his children Bobbi Laxton, and an abundance of other family and friends.A private family service will be held and there will be a public celebration of life scheduled for a later date.

Posey Lee Toler, 82, of Beckley, WV, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on August 3, 1940 in Clear Fork, WV a son of the late Millard Filmore and Fannie Blankenship Toler. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Franklin Delano Toler, a sister Bonnie Jean Carver and a niece Doreen Toler. Survivors include a sister Corba Morgan of Coal Mountain, two nephews Phillip Morgan and wife Amanda of Clear Fork and Larry Carver, Jr. of Caldwell, OH, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, August 6th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Rayvon Kenneda officiating. He will be laid to rest in Hatfield Cemetery, Coal Mountain, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 2 pm until time of service on Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Eddie Lee “Hippie” Morgan, 76, of Brier Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 1, 2023, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on September 17, 1946 in Baileysville, WV, a son of the late Foley and Eva Altizer Morgan. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. In his early years, he was a carpenter, coal miner, equipment operator but retired as a pipeliner. Eddie was a member of the UMWA. Above all else, his 3 granddaughters were his pride and joys. In addition to his parents, Eddie is preceded in death by his wife Linda of 32 years, sisters Alice Bishop and Margie Johnson, brother-in-law Darrell Bishop, and nephew Eugene Bishop. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters Jessica (Steve) Blizzard of Brier Creek, Eva Morgan (Brandon Face) of NC, grandchildren Chelsea Morgan, Katie (Zack Cline) Blizzard and Makayla Blizzard of Brier Creek, siblings Woodie (Cheryl) Morgan of Baileysville, Betty (Kenneth) Baldwin of Bishop, VA, Jim Morgan of Indian Creek, Steve (Betty) Morgan of Pineville, Donald (Irene) Morgan of Brier Creek, Rita Morgan of Simon, Kenny Morgan of WV and Rick Morgan of Simon and a host of nieces and nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 8pm on Friday, August 4th, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Eddie B. Aliff officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 6 pm until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.