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Adam Robert Ramsey, 38, of Elkins, WV, formerly of Brenton passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Mon Health Care Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born on August 14, 1984 in Welch, WV a son of Randall Stacy and Barbara Ann Ramsey (Lee Lusk). Adam was a passionate fisherman. He was a very loving uncle and every kid that met him, loved him. He would do anything for his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Carlo Ramsey “Pappy”, Anna Marie Ramsey, his uncle Robert Carl Ramsey, three aunts Vicky Mills, Rose Ramsey, and Joyce Ramsey, and his step father Millard Cline. In addition to his loving mother, those left to cherish his memory are his big brother Chris Ramsey (Natasha Huff), his sister Christina Ramsey (Mitchell Lambert), his twin siblings Landon (Spring) Stacy and Randy “Bart” Stacy, his baby brother Scott Stacy (Hope Massey), one step-son he helped raise, D.L. Compton, five nephews, 3 nieces, and a host of other loving family and friends. Even though his family and friends are left here to cherish his memory, we are blessed to know that Adam was able to save many other people by being an organ donor, knowing a part of him still lives on is a blessing to us. Funeral service will be 7pm Thursday, June 8th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Seth Cline officiating. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated following the service. Friends may gather with the family from 6pm until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Elizabeth Rena Brown Pelphrey, 62, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born on December 6, 1960 in Fort Eustis, VA a daughter of Hilda Mae Spencer Brown of Kopperston and the late Kenneth Dwaine Brown. Rena is a 1979 graduate of Oceana High School, worked for Little General for 30 years and was Secretary and Treasurer and a foster for the Wyoming County Paw Patrol since its inception. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her husband Ronnie Pelphrey, her father and mother -in-law James and Mary Prichard Pelphrey, a sister and brother–in-law Kolleena and Roger Parsons, brothers-in-law Larry Lester, Doug, Gary, Kevin and Robert Pelphrey. In addition to her mother survivors include her daughter Rebecca (Zach) Hill of Oceana, a grandson and love of her life Kollen Stewart of Oceana, a brother Bado (Ty Ostricher) Brown, a nephew “Doozer” (Melanie) Parsons of Ripley,sisters-in-law Eva Pelphrey of Oceana and Debbie Lester of Beaver, brothers-in-law Greg (Lori) Pelphrey of Sausville, Daren (Ruth) Pelphrey of MI and Bam Pelphrey of MI, a niece Elliana Parsons, two nephews David Adams and Joseph Parsons, special cousin Tonjia Ray of Oceana, special friends Chris Hatfield of Oceana and her Little General family, her Paw Patrol family Ronya Akers, Penny Tyree and Mitzi Adkins, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, June 7th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor William Cook officiating. She 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. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Wyoming County Paw Patrol, PO Box 1105, Oceana, WV 24870, Wycopawpatrol@gmail.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Richard Lee Evans, 51, of Matheny, WV, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1972 in Mullens, WV a son of Judy Dean Evans of Jesse and the late Clarence Richard Evans. Richard was a 1992 graduate of Oceana High School, and enjoyed the outdoors. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by a brother Brian Keith Evans, grandparents Willie and Juanita Dean and Rob and Minnie Evans, two aunts Hattie Maynor and Brenda Vance and an uncle Chester Dean. In addition to his loving mother survivors include two loving daughters Breanna Mitchell and husband Levi of Clear Fork and Bethany Evans of Kopperston and her boyfriend Colton Rose, a brother Adam Evans of Jesse, a grandson Carson Mitchell, a nephew Brian Evans of Saulsville, a step son Brandon Adkins of Kopperston, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, June 3rd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jackie Grimmett officiating. He will be laid to rest in Stewart Cemetery, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 1 pm until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Mary Ruth Howerton Iskander, 87, of Crab Orchard, WV, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 22, 2023. She was born on March 24, 1936 in Uri, WV a daughter of the late Kelly James and Lavonne Hamm Howerton. She attended Family Worship Center and Beckley Assembly. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Howerton and Hawrold Howerton, a sister Onita Bragg, two sister-in-laws Alice and Odette. Those left to cherish her memories include her loving husband of 46 ½ years, Albert Iskander, two daughters, Vickie Cadle and Martha Fergusun, a son David Smith, a brother Donald Howerton, a sister-in-law Ellen Ashamalla and husband Alphonse, a brother-in-law Amir Iskander and wife Briskella, three nephews Ragy Bebawy, Peter Iskander and Nader Bebawy, and special friends, Mike and Belinda Prichard, Medena Lester, Sharon Stover, Denny McNeely, Orbin Anos, Dewayne and Leslie Peace, a host of other loving family and friends. Graveside Service will be held Thursday May 25, 2023 at 11:00am at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, WV with Bro. Dewayne Peace and Sister Leslie Pearce officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Tammy Lynn Justice, 64, of Hanover, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. She was born on October 12, 1958 in Columbus, OH a daughter of the late Clyde and Redith Marie Nichols Lester. Tammy is a 1976 graduate of Baileysville High School. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Darrell Justice, a daughter Alisha Marie Justice and her grandparents Marion and Clistie Nichols and Jennings and Elizabeth Lester. Survivors include two daughters Tiffany (Shawn Greathouse) Justice of Sophia and Amanda (Kris) Durham of Logan, three grandchildren Makayleigh Blankenship, Alexis Durham and Hayden Durham, two brothers Corbin (Wanda) Lester of Gilbert and Michael (Maggie) Lester of Hanover, four sisters-in-law Maxine Vest, Rhodella Toler, Rayvene Cline and Carol Blankenship, special friends Stella Bailey, Shelia Brooks, Jimmy Goodman and Orville and Shirley Allen, affectionately known as Ma and Pa Allen, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, May 27th at the Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer, Gilbert, WV with Bro. Ronnie Lester officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Lester Cemetery, Hanover, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Friday, May 26th at the church. Pallbearers will be James Bailey, Zackary Lester, Tim Toler, David Vest, Chad Mullins and Cody Lester. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Goodman and Orville Allen. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Clarice G. Osborne Roop, 85, of New Richmond, WV, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Wyoming Nursing and Rehab, New Richmond, WV. She was born on February 24, 1938 in Logan County, WV a daughter of the late Herman “Bud” and Eva Faye Ramsey Osborne. Clarice was a school bus driver for the Wyoming County Board of Education. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Vernon R. Roop, a son Jerry L. Lusk, two sisters Sue Eades and Linda Osborne and a brother James Osborne. Survivors include two daughters Sandra (Mackie) Canada and Kara (Jackie) Conley, two sons Ricky Lusk and Kevin (Heather) Roop, nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends. A private family service will be held. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

James “Jim” Edward Bullington, 90, of Oceana, WV, formerly of Memphis, TN passed away peacefully and gained his wings on May 19, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 18, 1932 in Arkansas a son of the late Robert and Lucy Coleman Bullington. Jim spent most of his life in Memphis, TN where he owned and operated Jim’s Auto Shop for over 40 years. To meet him, was to love him. He was always ready for a good joke. People were drawn to his infectious laugh therefore he never met a stranger. As his health started to decline some, he made the move from Tennessee back to West Virginia where he remained with his daughter and family. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sons Jimmy and Joe Bullington, a granddaughter Michelle Bullington, and three sisters Juanita, Alma and Geraldine. Those left to cherish his memories are his children Patty (Dave) Massey of Oceana, Steve (Cindy) Bullington of CA, Pam (Doug) Page of CA and James Bullington, Jr. of GA, two very special grandchildren and two very special great grandchildren that all helped aid in his care, Brandi (Ryan) Massey of Oceana, Russell (Lisa) Massey of Talcott, Kelsi (Trevor) Toler of Oceana and Kameron York of Oceana, eleven grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. He will be cremated and a private family service will be held. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Mark “Mike” Jeffery Manuel, 54, of War Eagle, WV, currently resided at the McDowell County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at CAMC Memorial, Charleston, WV. He was born on November 4, 1968 in Williamson, WV, a son of the late Wayne Curtis Manuel and Delina Irene Compton of Long Pole, WV. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by three sisters Wanda Stanley, Deborah Lynn Manuel Roberts, Anita Birchfield, two special brother-in-laws, Ronald Cline and Ray Bailey, and two nieces Carrie Cline and Deadria Niece. In addition to his mother survivors include his four sisters, Delinda Cline of Ballard, Linda Bailey of Isaban, Judy Bailey and husband Troy of Panther and Holly Rasnick and husband Benji of Panther, one brother Dewayne “Punkin” Compton of Isaban, three special nieces Amberly Lester and Brooklyn Lester of Panther, Lila Justice of Panther, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, May 24th at the Isaban Church of God, Isaban, WV with Sister Sandy Bryant officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Bailey Family Cemetery, Long Pole, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Tuesday, May 23rd at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Jeffrey Wayne Acord, 61, of Jesse WV passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born December 26, 1961 in Mullens, WV a son of Nancy Arlene Walker Acord of Rockview, WV and the late Jimmy Darrell Acord. He was a 1980 graduate of Pineville High School where he made many lifelong friends before starting his career as a coal miner. Jeff was a true thrill seeker, with all the scars to prove it. Jeff’s adventurous hobbies included hunting, fishing, white water rafting, quad racing, and trail riding but as good as he was at all of these none surpassed his talent for barefoot water skiing. Many years spent at Smith Mountain Lake made him one of the best skiers to glide across the top of the water. He loved adventure but he also loved people and no one had a bigger heart than Jeff. He would do anything for anyone without judgment or expectation. He always felt blessed just to help. He was truly one of a kind. His family finds comfort knowing he has been reunited with his father Jimmy D Acord, infant sister Kathy Acord, and two brothers James “Keith” and Michael Dean Acord. In addition to his mother, those left to grieve his loss are his loving wife of 38 years Mylinda Sue Acord, two daughters: Andrea (Keith) Reed of Hamptonville, NC and Shanon (Randy) Berry of Hico, WV, four grandchildren, who he loved more than life: Levi Daniel, Bella Blankenship, Walker Blankenship and Cason Berry, and one “Brother from another Mother” Pete Church of Rockview, WV. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, May 22nd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Larry Acord and Bro. Bill Acord officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 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. In lieu of Flowers the family asks that you hug your loved ones a little tighter and make sure they know how loved they truly are the next time you see them. Tomorrow is never promised. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Robert Roscoe Clark, 74, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on August 19, 1948 a son of the late Earnest Denver and Rosa May Elkins Clark. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife Gloria Sue Miller Clark, four brothers Bobby Ray Clark, Earnest Clark, Dan Clark and Glendale Clark and two sisters June Roupe and Ann Kelly. Survivors include two sisters Phoebe Price and husband Stacey of Oceana and Drema “Sue” Adkins and husband James of Beckley, two brothers Charles Clark of OH and Doug Clark and wife Teresa of Kopperston, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, May 23rd 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 Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Buford Lee “Boo” Vanover, 48, of Matheny, WV, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Pikeville Area Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. He was born on January 21, 1975 in Welch, WV a son of Brenda Joyce Mahone Vanover of Iaeger and the late Buford Vanover. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his grandparents James and Edith Roberts Vanover and Pliant Blackie and Rebecca Underwood Mahone, and his best friend of 32 years Brad Martin. In addition to his mother survivors include his loving wife of eleven years Christina Martin Vanover, a son Heath Martin of Matheny, a brother Tony Bryan (Heather) Vanover of Oceana, mother-in-law Ethel Toler of Hanover, father-in-law James Martin of Hanover, a very special nephew Skylar Arnold of Oceana, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, May 26th 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 6-9 pm on Thursday, May 25th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Tony Vanover, John David Lively, Heath Martin, Steve Lester and Michael Sammons. Honorary pallbearers will be Nick Adams and Eddie Vanover. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Hattie Marie Browning Blevins, 88, of Turkey Creek, WV, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on January 27, 1935 in Brenton, WV a daughter of the late Walter Lawrence and Maudie Marie Dameron Browning. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Charles Edward Blevins, her siblings Lettie Gene Mullins, LwEtta Brown, Orville Browning and Rev. Dennie Rice Browning. Survivors include her children Charles Eugene (Maggie) Blevins of Princeton, Edward Lee (Marcella) Blevins of Glen Fork, Freda (Ricky) Bailey of Glen Fork, Larry (Barbara) Blevins of Rockview, Janet (Phillip) Lester of OH, Keith (Mae) Blevins of Princeton and Kevin Blevins of Turkey Creek, ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, May 17th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. She will be laid to rest in the Blevins Family Cemetery, Turkey Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am 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, Lynco, WV.

Stanley Ray Tabor, Sr., 67, of Glen Rogers, WV, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. He was born on May 28, 1955 in Ravencliff, WV a son of the late Woodrow Lambert and June Tabor. Stanley was a member of the UMWA. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son Stanley Ray “Boyie” Tabor, Jr. and an uncle Benjamin Bailey. Stanley loved sitting on his porch, talking to friends and playing Bingo. Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years Marlene Blankenship Tabor, a daughter Tracy (Thomas) Evans of Glen Rogers a granddaughter who was his world, Bianca (T. J. Hazelton) Evans, a sister Billie Jean Lafferty of Glen Rogers, four nieces Eva (Timmy) Webb, Beverly (Johnny) Combs, Rachel (Willis) Tolliver and Tammy Johnson, three nephews Matthew Brooks, Jeremy Tolliver and Chris Tolliver, his dog Sparky who he dearly loved, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, May 16th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Kevin Francis officiating. He will be laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family wishes to give special thanks to Bowers Hospice House and staff and CAMC General Hospital and staff. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Bobby Joe Barnett, 51, of Ravencliff, WV, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 following a short illness. He was born on December 9, 1971 in Beckley, WV a son of the late Jack and Connie Johnson Barnett. Bobby was a 1990 graduate of Glen Rogers High School. He worked at Twin Falls State Park, worked in construction and for many years in the coal mines. He was a very gifted artist in writing, but especially in drawing and painting. He was well liked and will be sadly missed by many. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brother-in-laws Carlos Bailey, Jr. and John Tilley. Survivors include a son Thomas (Hailey) Mitchell of Glen Fork, a grandchild Octavia, his siblings Sherri Camden of Eccles, Diana Bailey and Cathy (Kevin) Bailey all of Ravencliff, a niece Shanna Barnett and her child Summer of Glen Rogers, three nephews Kevin (Tiara) Bailey and their children Zoey and Kreed, Jake (Courtney) Tilley and Matthew (Harmony) Bailey all of Glen Rogers, his dog Sunny, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Tommy Ray Mullens, 65, of Clear Fork, WV, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Beckley ARH, Beckley, WV. He was born July 28, 1957 in Welch, WV a son of the Mary Lou Tilly of Oceana and the late Poza Mullens. Tommy was a member of the UMWA and worked as a shuttle car operator at Pond Fork. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by two brothers Ronald Edward Mullens and Clarence David Hill. Other survivors include his two daughters Melissa Strong of Cedar Creek and Crystal Mullens of Summerset, KY, his mother who raised him Geneva Mullens of Oceana, a sister Wanda Mullens of Oceana, three brothers Jack Morgan of Cedar Creek, Eddie Stewart of Jamestown, IN and David Mullens of Frankfort, IN, four grandchildren Garrett (Allie) Mullens, McKenzie Strong, Brayden Cook and Caleb Cook, two great grandchildren Kanan Mullens and Rebecca Morgan, and a host of 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.

Donna Jean Blankenship Acord, 64, of Clear Fork, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 4, 2023 Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on February 2, 1959 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Evelyn Carper Blankenship. Donna attended the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her mother she is preceded in death by a sister-in-law Daisy Blankenship, aunts Beatrice Carper and Ginger Chambers, an uncle Richard Carper, and grandparents Margie and Callie Carper and Mildred and Cecil Blankenship. Survivors include her loving husband of 45 years Keith Edward Acord, a daughter Amanda Dawn (Brian Spears) Blankenship of Matheny, four sisters Imogene Walker of Oceana, Karen (Jamie Stewart) Thompson of Oceana, Betty (Adam) Ford of Ravencliff and Maria Steele of TN, four brothers Michael Blankenship of Simon, Chris (Lynn) Blankenship of Oceana, Clinton (Heather) Blankenship of Lillydale and Billy (Carolyn) Steele of Turkey Creek, two grandchildren Hunter James Blankenship and Makaela Chelsea (Jeremy) Tilley, one great grandchild Rowan Kayn Tilley, nieces Tonya (Ed) Smith, Christan (Bryan) Kenneda, Katelin (Ryan Parker) Thompson, Aydrian and Madison Stewart and Danielle (Caleb) Barber, nephews Jake (Haley) Blankenship and Josh Blankenship, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, May 10th at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church, Oceana, WV with Pastor Jackie Grimmett and Rev. Ron Harvey officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family 6-9 pm on Tuesday, May 9th at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Carol Sue Cline Wimmer, 81, of Coal Mountain, WV, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 13, 1942 in Hanover, WV a daughter of the late Clell and Gladys England Cline. Carol loved to read her Bible, attend church, and crochet. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister, Maybell Cline Lester. Survivors include her son Lancie (Donna) Bailey of Coal Mountain, three daughters, Regina (Kenton) Robinson of Baisden, Tina (Jeffrey) Hatfield of Coal Mountain, and Lennis Green of Horsepen, her grandchildren, Donnie West, Calvin, Brandon, and Matthew Riffe, Zachary Bailey, Eric Gravely, Candra Cline, Daniel “Blake” and Noah Robinson, Cayden, Kowen, Lindsey, Isabella, Gemma, and Caleb Hatfield, a host of great grandchildren, a special friend, Elsie Carter of VA, and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 5 pm on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Four Winds Tabernacle, Justice, WV with Michael and Elaine Miller officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cline Cemetery, Steels, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 4 until the time of service on Saturday at the church. Pallbearers will be Kenton Robinson, Jeffrey Hatfield, Calvin Riffe, Matthew Riffe, Eric Gravley, Blake Robinson. Honorary pallbearers include Donnie West, Brandon Riffe, Noah Robinson, Cayden Hatfield, Kowen Hatfield, and Caleb Hatfield. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Danny Ray Reed, 66, of Bud, WV, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, WV. He was born on August 8, 1956 in Basin, WV a son of the late Ola and Glacie Reed. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three brothers Doug (Sharon) Reed, Floyd Reed and Roger Reed, and brothers-in-law Glen Adkins, Dallas Rash. Survivors include his companion of 35 years Sharon Neely, a son Greg Neely and wife Heather, five sisters Susie Reed, Kathy Walls and husband Ray, Loma Adkins, Eva McLure and husband Mickey and Shirley Rash, two brothers Denny Reed and wife Judy and James Reed and wife Ann, two grandchildren Zayden and Landry, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, May 4th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest in Reed Cemetery, Herndon, 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.

Barbara Ann Elkins Fleenor, 75, of Oceana, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at her home. She was born on February 25, 1948 in Pikeville, KY, a daughter of the late Shallus and Martha Ellen Steffey Elkins. She attended the Beckley Church of God. She was a 1966 graduate of Oceana High School, a graduate of Concord College and Marshall University where she obtained her Masters Degree. She was a former Teacher at Horry County Schools, Teacher and Counselor for the Wyoming County Board of Education and former Therapist at Conway Regional Health System. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years Thomas E. Fleenor, a son Eddie Lee Fleenor, a brother Jackie Elkins and a nephew David R. Elkins. Survivors include her son Thomas “T.J.” Fleenor, Jr. of Beckley, WV, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, May 5th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Mary Brickey officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Danny Edward Hatfield, 65, of Grundy, VA, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. He was born on May 24, 1957 in Welch, WV a son of the late Don Hatfield and the late Laura (step father Bobby) Daugherty. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Darlene Hatfield, paternal and maternal grandparents, brothers Bruce Daugherty, Julice Daugherty and Lil” Don Hatfield, a sister Lana Turner, and his loving mother-in-law Gloria Powell. Survivors include two daughters Tawnya (Lukie) Thomas of Grundy, VA and Tiffany (Mike) Smith of Jacksonville, NC, his grandchildren Laikin (companion R.J.) Steele of Pilgrims Knob, VA, Christian (companion Kasey Wacker) Smith of Jacksonville, NC and Brayden Smith of Jacksonville, NC, siblings Robert “Bug” (Debbie) Daugherty, Gail Snider, VA, Sue (Carl) Turner all of Rich Creek, VA, Betty (companion Robbie) Daugherty of Princeton, Bonnie of Iaeger, David, Frankie and Eugene Blankenbeckler of Giles County, VA, Fran Smith of NC and Diane Cline of McCarr, KY, a brother-in-law Fred Sorge of Rich Creek, VA, special friends Mark Collins, Kermit Shrader, Carl Shrader and many more, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, April 29th in the High Knob Church, Iaeger, WV with Rev. John Wheeler and Rev. Adam Wheeler officiating. He will be laid to rest in the A.C. Powell Cemetery, Iaeger, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Saturday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Cindy Jewell Nelson, 63, of Pineville, WV, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV following a long illness. She was born on January 15, 1960 in Raleigh County, WV a daughter of the late Garmon Nelson and Olivia Adkins. Cindy is a 1978 graduate of Oceana High School. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by an infant daughter Jessica Dawn Osborne and her only brother William Osborne, Jr. Those left to cherish her memory are her two sons Chris Nelson and Joe Osborne, Jr. and companion Chell, a sister Sarah Blankenship and husband Leroy, nine grandchildren Christina Nelson, Blake Lester, Emily Lowery, Deavan Lowery, Lacy Ann Lester, Nikki Hendricks, Savannah Hendricks, Christian Osborne and Haylee Osborne, a great grandchild Shiloh, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held Saturday 29th at 2pm at Little Pilgrim Freewill Baptist Church with Dave Hatfield officiating. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Dickie Lee Bailey, 47, of Simon, WV, went to meet our Heavenly Father on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was born on July 14, 1975 in Beckley, WV a son of Ralph W. Bailey, Sr. of New Richmond and Nora Davis Thomas of Simon. He is preceded in death by a sister Betty Lou Bailey, paternal grandmother Betty Bailey, maternal grandparents Oakley and Bertha Davis, his step mother Adeline Bailey, and two aunts he cherished, Josie Mossy Davis Mitchem and Lou Ellen Daugherty. In addition to his parents survivors include his fiancé Kayla Dunford Blankenship, his seven children, Hannah and Nick of NC, Josh, Colton, Bella, Thomas and Olivia that he loved and cherished as his own flesh and blood, two brothers Ralph Bailey, Jr. of Simon and Oakley Bailey of New Richmond, a sister Kendra Lawrence of New Richmond, two step sisters Becky Kennedy Toler of New Richmond and Ashley Kennedy of Itman, three best friends Jack Morgan, Rickey Morgan both of Simon and Gary Huff of Joshfork, Rena Osborne, who he called his sister, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 3pm on Thursday, April 27th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. David Johnson officiating. He will be laid to rest in Sandau Cemetery, Simon, 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.

Shirley M. Brown, 90 of Cyclone, WV, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 10, 1933 in Davin, WV a son of the late Shelby and Alma Elkins Brown. He had been a lifelong resident of Cyclone and a member of Campus Church of God. Shirley Brown was the epitome of the word "PATRIOT". He was proud of his service in the Korean War. Upon his return, he worked as a Coal miner and served his community as VFW Commander of Post 8364, Wyoming County Honor Guard, President of Man WV Lions Club, American Legion member, and PRIDE policy council representative. He was also one of the chief builders of Campus Church of God in 1980/1981. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings Bob, Martha Rose, Waitman, Inez Carrie, Lawrence and a special niece, Alissa Browning. Survivors include: his loving wife of 68 years, Zettie Hatfield Brown, his son Randy (Becky) of Bluefield, WV and his daughter Susan Green, of Louisa , VA. Sisters, Teresa Browning (Brad) and Kathy (James) Griffin all of Cyclone and sister Charlotte Curry of Ocala FL. Grandchildren, who were the light of his life, Lori Noland of Mineral VA, Lauren Brown of Princeton WV and Lindsey Short and husband Nick of Bluefield, WV. Great Grandchildren, whom he adored, Brady, Madison and Morgan Noland, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 26th at the Campus Church of God, Campus, WV with Rev. Chelsey Noel officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Tuesday, April 25th at the church. His dear comrades, the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rights. Special thanks and appreciation to Bo Griffith who cared for Shirley daily with love. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann Cook, 78, of Roderfield, WV, passed away on April 19, 2023 at her home. She was born on May 9, 1944 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Tamplin Eugene and Lucille Virginia Rose Neirman. Patricia was a member of the House of Mercy Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband John W. Cook, two sons Randy Ray Cook and James Alden Cook, a daughter Virginia Mae Cook Justus, a grandchild Michael William Cook, a great grandchild Memphys Gabriella Justus, three brothers Sheldon, Eugene and Buddy Nierman and a sister Jackie Warnette Coleman. Survivors include two daughters Patricia (Matthew) Hatfield of Welch and Judy (Donald Stable) Walls of Baileysvile, two sons John W. (Shianna) Cook, Jr. of Hanover and Charles E. (Janie) Cook of Tamcliff, a sister Marie Worthington of Hensley, four brothers Charles (Violea) Neirman of NC, Randall Doug Neirman of Beckley, Rowland Doug Neirman of MI and Richard (Sue) Neirman of MI, nineteen grandchildren, thirty three great grandchildren, special niece and nephew Buddy and Buffy Cook, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, April 25th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Darrell Stapleton officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Cook Walls Cemetery, White Oak, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Monday, April 24th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Shannon Michael Barlow, 48, of Clear Fork, WV passed on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 18, 1974 in Beckley, WV, a son of the late Walter and Connie Barlow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grand-parents, Johnny and Faye Blankenship and Rosa Lea Blankenship and Dan and Grace Barlow and Ott Osborne. Shannon was a proud and hard working underground coal miner following in the footsteps of his dad on belt crews and was most recently employed by Taishan Resources Prep Plant in Gary, WV. He enjoyed hunting, fishing at Smith Mountain Lake, golfing and playing basketball with his friends and especially with his brother. A loving son, extremely proud dad and grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and he was always devoted to helping his family and friends anytime something needed repaired. Those remaining to cherish his memory are his children, Jordan (Alexis) Browning and his grandson Carson Browning of Chesapeake, OH, Jared Browning (Carly Puett) of Huntington, WV, Emily Browning of Clear Fork, WV and Isabella Browning of Clear Fork, WV and their mother, Misty Browning of Clear Fork, WV brothers, Jeff Barlow (Anitra) of Jesse, WV, Jacob Barlow (Madelynn Spears) of Clear Fork, WV sisters, Lisa Barlow (Beth Lester) of Daniels, WV and Tiffany Short (Kevin) of Clear Fork, WV nieces, Marissa Barlow-Adams (Ryan) of Jesse, WV, Laken Barlow (Aaron Blevins) of Lebanon, VA, Abby Short, Maddy Short and Haley Newsome (Dylan) of Clear Fork, WV nephews, Alex Barlow of Oceana, WV, Jacob Barlow of Charleston, WV, Logan Short and Eli Short of Clear Fork, WV, Barret Short of Clear Fork, WV, a great-nephew, Raiden Barlow-Blevins of Lebanon, WV, and his cat Gypsy. There will be no immediate services, but a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Hunter Ace Cantrell, 23, of Indian Creek, WV, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, his spirit returned to his creator. He was born on March 15, 2000 in Princeton, WV a son of James and Sherry Robinette Cantrell. Hunter was a man that always seemed to be smiling and if you were lucky enough to be around him, you were smiling too. Whether you were his family or the group of friends he considered family, your life will never be the same. He was a true gem of a human being, a ray of light in a dark world, and those of us who knew him were a little more blessed than the ones who didn’t. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents James and JoAnn Cantrell. In addition to his parents survivors include his maternal grandparents Rosa Day of Indian Creek and John Robinette of Weirton, a sister Sophia Cook and husband Mark, a brother Michael Vickers, two nieces Kailee Perdue and Abigail Vickers, five nephews Lucas Perdue, Levi Perdue, Marshall Perdue, Billy Vickers and Tate Vickers, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. A memorial potluck dinner will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, April 29th at Twin Falls State Park, Shelter #4. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Bobby Gene Church, 68, of Pineville, WV, passed away on April 15, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. He was born on December 31, 1954 in Mallory, WV a son of the late Lonnie and Francis Whitt Church, Jr. Bobby worked as an underground coal miner, for several years for Statewide Roofing. He loved to hunt for ginseng, hunting, fishing, raising flowers and working in his garden. He loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sons Jamie Bobby Church and Matthew Church, a grandson Dalton Cole Gibson, three brothers Timmy Church, Robert Church and Jeff Church and a sister Carolyn Church. Survivors include his companion of 33 years Diane Fairley, two daughters April (Darrin) Maynor of Amherstdale, and Debrajene (Vernon) Shiflett of VA, two grandsons Brandon (Rosie) Maynor of Logan and Dustin Maynor of Man, a granddaughter Ashley Maynor of Amherstdale, three brothers Gerald Church of Oceana, Ted (Bobbie) Church of Princeton and Danny Church of Pineville, three sisters Tammy (Andy) Trent of Rock View, Mary Church of Mt. Hope, Connie Bennett of Columbia, SC, his step children Robert (Lillian) Fairley, Rebecca (James Green) Fairley, Raymond (Anita Gray) Fairley all of Pineville, Darlene (Darren) Dilts of FL, Stephen (Carlena) Haas of MD and William (Michelle) Hartsock of Elkins, eight step grandchildren, four step great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 19th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Matt Mitchell officiating. He will be laid to rest in Privett Cemetery, Key Rock, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Tuesday, April 18th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Brandon Maynor, Dustin Maynor, Robbie Fairley, Raymond, Ted and Danny. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrin Maynor, Darren Dilts, William Hartsock and Andy Trent. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Alecia Ann Bailey, 57, of Glen Rogers, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 10, 2023 at her home. She was born on October 31, 1965 in Mullens, WV a daughter of the late Henry and Barbara Chambers Blankenship. Alecia worked at Twin Falls State Park for 27 years and was a member of Rhema Ministries. She loved going to church, spending time with her grandkids, cookouts and family gatherings. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a great niece Katelyn Rocchi. Survivors include her loving husband of almost 41 years Danny Bailey, two daughters Chrissy Wood and husband Scott of Bradshaw and Jessica Brown and husband Cameron of Glen Fork, a son Danny Keith Bailey of Christiansburg, VA, three sisters Francis Lester and husband Curtis of Wyoming, Anyeta Thompson and husband Charles of Glen Fork and Henrietta Tiller and husband Jimmy of Glen Rogers, two brothers Danny Blankenship and wife Delores of Glen Rogers and Bo Blankenship and wife Elaine of Mount Vernon, IN, thirteen grandchildren Cheyanne, Dallas, Montana, Ali, Emily, Chloe, Lincoln, Bentley, Cayson, Georgia, Kennedy, Ryker and Cooper, a great gradchild Tobias, her special dog Toby, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. The family will be hosting a celebration of her life at their home from 12 pm throughout the evening on Saturday, April 15th. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. Special thanks to her nephew little Jimmy and Pastor Jonathan Cresong for all of their help. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Jackie Ryan Sizemore, 36, of Horner, WV formerly of Ravencliff, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 following a sudden illness. Born November 13, 1986 in Logan, WV, a son of Jackie and Thelma Pettry Sizemore of Ravencliff. Ryan was a 2005 graduate of Wyoming County East High School. He loved being a dad to his kids. He loved the outdoors especially the summertime when he was able to go camping and fishing, and also loved to play basketball. He loved passing his knowledge down to his boys and anyone around him. He was the rock, and the go to person in the family, especially at work where he was a supervisor at Profrac. He is preceded in death by a son Jordan Lee, a daughter Alexis Evelinna Dawn, grandparents Roger and Judy Pettry, Lewis and Romona Sizemore, and Jim Tolliver, a special aunt Patricia Kay (Fat Pat) Tilley, a special uncle Posey Pettry, and several other aunts and uncles. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 17 years, Amber Dawn Spurlock Sizemore, his children Noah Dwight, Elijah Ryan, Ethan Leevi, Jackson Rylee, and Gabriel Seth, siblings, Justin (Joni) Sizemore, Jacob (Caitlin) Sizemore, “siblings by choice” Rebecca (Julio) Bernabe, Josh Sinecoff, Justin (Harry) Harmon, Stephanie (Justin) Ferguson, Melissa (Chris) Greer, Chris (Mindy) Brooks, Micah Ridenour, Kendra McMillion, Lesley Lafferty JR Tilley, his mother-in-law Lina Sinecoff, many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 12th at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Ravencliff, WV with Rev. Bernard Brooks and Micah Ridenour officiating. He will be laid to rest in Pine Grove Community Cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12:00 pm until the time of service at the church. Pall bearers include Justin Ferguson, Anthony Lester, Chris Greer, Chris Brooks, Dallas Stacy, Micah Ridenour, John Tilley, and Roy Carrington. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Rebecca Victoria Daniels, 35, of Oceana, WV passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 in Martinsburg, WV. She was born on October 22, 1987 in Man, WV a daughter of David Edwin Daniels of Leesburg, VA and Vicki Lamb of Oceana. She is preceded in death by her twin brother Houston W. Daniels, paternal grandfather David E. Daniels, Sr., maternal grandparents Harold and Mildred Cook Lamb, and an uncle Mike Lamb. Those left to cherish her memory include her father David, her mother Vicki (and life partner Rudolph Tilley, Jr.), a daughter Tammy Maynard of Oceana, a son Kevin Mullins, Jr. of Oceana, a sister Rachel L. Hood of Princeton, special aunt and uncle Cheryl and Kenny Lamb of Oceana, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, April 12th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. William Cook officiating. Friends may gather with the family at 6 on Wednesday at the funeral home. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated following the service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

James Robert Morgan, 85, of Simon, WV was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 7, 2023 at his home following a long illness. Born July 13, 1937, in Simon WV a son of the late Chester and Millie (Morgan) Morgan. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brothers: Elbie and Grady Morgan son-in-laws John Cline and James Atwell and dear friend Doreen Morgan. James was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a retired elementary school principal with the Wyoming County Board of Education and a retired member of the United Mine Workers Construction Association. He loved fishing, hunting and ginsenging, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. “Mr. Morgan” spent a lifetime supporting the youth in his community and helping others better themselves. He was seen as a mentor, role model and friend to all generations within his community. Those left to love and cherish his memory and to mourn his loss are his wife of 62 years Juanita (Toler) Morgan of Simon WV sons: Steven Patrick (Lisa) Morgan of Ashton, WV and Willie (Misty) Morgan of Simon, WV daughters: Sherri (David Piersonn) Cline of Simon WV and Rebecca Morgan of Simon WV grandchildren: Jonathan (Lyndsey) Cline, Toni Cline (Eric Smith), Kesha (Brad) Mounts, Noah (Ashtyn) Morgan, Ayla Edwards, Matthew (Whitney Chandler) Atwell, and Madison Atwell great grandchildren: Aubree and Bailee Smith and Kacetyn and Kaybri Mounts brother: Claude (Annette) Morgan of Bluefield WV sisters: Susan Keneda of Lester WV, Veronda (Jimmy) Harrison of Hurricane WV, Zola (Gary) Huff of Simon WV, Nola (Kenneth) Harless of Bland VA. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and other dear relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 11th in the Chapel of Stafford’s Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Barry Brooks and Rev. Brad Kennedy officiating. He will be laid to rest in Cline Cemetery, Sun Hill, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Monday, April 10th at the funeral home. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the caregivers who have tirelessly supported James and the family over the last several years with special thanks to Toby Kenneda, Chris Roberts, Shaq Kenneda and his wonderful niece Jill Bailey. His guidance and mentorship along with his love for family and community will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have known and loved him. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Brenda Joyce Stewart, 73, of Matheny, WV, was called home on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 30, 1949 in Jesse, WV a daughter of the late Perry and Virginia Eloise Gunter Stewart. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a grandson Brett Stewart. Survivors include her three children April Whitlock, Kenneth Stewart and wife Erica, and Jason Stewart and wife Christine, eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, three brothers Eddie Stewart and wife Vickie, Dewey Stewart and wife Carla and Danny Stewart and wife Mary, a sister Judy Acord and husband Lloyd Curtis, and a host of other loving family and friends. Graveside service will be held at 11 am on Friday, April 7th at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Freda Mae Rollins Smith, 77, of Crany, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at her home following a long illness. She was born on December 16, 1945 in Oceana, WV a daughter of the late Roy and Dollie Bailey Rollins. Freda was a member of Crany Missionary Baptist Church where she served as clerk for several years. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother Charles (Dovie) Rollins, a brother-in-law Bill Johnson and best friend Phyllis Johnson. Survivors include her loving husband of 58 years, Everett Smith, a daughter Robin (Gary) Kennedy of Hanover, a son Roy (Tonya) Smith of Oceana, a sister Mary Johnson and companion Mac Blankenship of Lester, two brothers Robert (Donna) Rollins of Alderson and Cecil (Donna) Rollins of Crany, two sisters-in-law Jean Evans and Therma (Jack) Barnhart, a special grandson Chad Pelphrey, other grandchildren Dakota (Jessica) Smith, Larissa Smith, Jeremy Smith, Collin Smith and Kristi (Ricky) McDaniels, granddaughter-in-law Darah Pelphrey, five great grandchildren Maddi Pelphrey, Rylee Reese, Raelyn Smith, Everett Silas Smith, and Kash McDaniels, three step grandchildren Johnny Acord, Cody (Emily) Acord and Latasha Acord, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, April 7th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor James Walker officiating. She 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 Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Special thanks to Hospice of Southern West Virginia. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Victor Dale Stafford, 64, of Mount Hope, WV, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on August 4, 1958 in Welch, WV a son of the late Carl Watson and Charlotte Stewart Stafford. Dale is a 1978 graduate of Oceana High School and a graduate of Rend Lake College. He loved basketball and photography. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Arbutus Johnson, a brother Carl Watson Stafford, Jr. and wife Lois Stafford, and nephews Phillip “PJ” Stafford and Ike Johnson. Survivors include a sister Filista Cline and husband Norman of Mt. Carmel, IL, a brother Phillip Stafford and wife Kaye of Eccles, nieces Elizabeth Frame, Della Stafford, Kim Petersen, Charlotte Bright and Angie Chambers, nephews Carl Stafford, III and Mark Burgess, and a host of 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.

Jacob Norvell "Jake" Stafford, 81, of Oceana, WV, went home to be with the Lord peacefully from his home on Saturday, May 21, 2022. He was born on January 13, 1941 in Fanrock, WV, a son of the late Ottoway "Ott" and Margaret Lockhart Stafford. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and a member of the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church. Jake was a 1959 graduate of Baileysville High School and Wyoming County Trade School, a disabled US Air Force Veteran, member of the Disabled American Veterans "DAV", the VFW and former Commander of the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. He served many roles with the DAV including Commander of Wyoming County Chapter 56, State Adjutant, served several terms as a member of the National Executive Committee, Veterans representative to VSON 6 VA Medical Centers Board, Beckley VAMC Volunteer, and many other veteran volunteer activities. He helped found the Oceana Midget and PeeWee Football League, Tri-County Youth Football League and was a Football Referee for many years. He worked as a Strip Miner, member of the UMWA and owned Staff Machinery Company. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by five sisters Margaret Jackson, Joann Deerfield, Anna Lee Stafford, Inez Rose and Vera Potter, four brothers Charles, Harry, Ernest and Johnny Stafford, his father and mother in law Garvey and Nell Kennedy Blankenship, two close brother-in-laws Steve and Neil Blankenship, along with a host of other family. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 and a half years JoAnn Blankenship Stafford, a daughter, daddy's girl, Terri Lynn Maynor and husband David of Oceana, a son Jerry Ray Stafford and wife Lisa of Oceana, four grandchildren Amber VanMatre and husband Joey of Huntington, Shauna Cook of Oceana, Leslie Sammons and husband Dylan of Oceana and Jacob Howard "Jake" Stafford of Oceana, five great grandchildren Hailey Byrom, Trey Byrom, Jordan Byrom, Skylar Cook and Logan Cook, a brother Bob Stafford of Pineville, two sister-in-laws Judy Stafford of Montville, OH and Phyllis Blankenship of Pineville, many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday May 26, 2022 at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett and Mike Prichard officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. Friends may gather with the family from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Wednesday May 25, 2022 at the church. The family wants to express our deepest gratitude for the wonderful care given by the Beckley VA Medical Center over the years and Hospice of Southern WV and their staff for their care of him these last couple of weeks. Also a special thank you for all the prayers and concerns expressed by our family, church family and many friends. Thank You to our friend David Wood and staff for helping with his services. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home with the help of David Wood and his staff.