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Thelma Lee Sizemore Keene, 76, of Raysal, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. She was born on February 27, 1949 in Mullens, WV a daughter of the late Thomas and Thelma Miller Sizemore. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Jesse Keene, sisters Crystal Hodges and Anita Bentley, two nephews Jonathan Sizemore and J.T. Bentley, and a step son-in-law James Hall. Those left to cherish her memory include two sons Tommy (Denise Dawson) Poore and Michael (Lanette) Poore, a sister Stephanie Sizemore, a brother Tom (Melinda) Sizemore, step children James (Felicia) Keene, Junior Keene, Ursula (Robert) Workman, and Jacqulyn Hall, grandchildren Faith (Becky) Poore, Nathanial (Lara) Poore, Jacob Poore and Dustin Dudley, step grandchildren Justin Keene, Shannon Keene, Amanda Hall, Suzanna Workman, and Eric Keene, her special friend Margaret Compton, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 17th at the Family Worship Center, Jolo, WV with Rev. Charles Rose and Rev. Johnny Cooper officiating. She will be laid to rest in Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, VA. Friends may gather with the family after 6 pm on Friday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Mary Genalee Arnold, 90, of Beartown, WV passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was a daughter of the late Ivan Kelly, Sr. and Verlie Milam Kelly. Genalee was a witty, loving woman who never lost her sense of humor. She loved the Lord, going to church, and especially singing the old hymns. She attended the Beartown Methodist Church. The joy of her life was her six sons who she wholeheartedly supported in all their life endeavors. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband William Arnold, sons Steve and David Bailey, sisters Mildred, Carmen, Peggy, Bonnie, and Lily, brothers Gene, Basil, and Jimmy, and her Stepmother, Hattie. Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Kerry, Kelly, Shane, and Ivan, Jr. “Cephas”, grandchildren Shannon, Tashina, Kyle, Seth, Mark, Heather B., Destiny, Justin, Heather C, Tom, Sam, Summer, and Page, great-granddaughter, Harper, and daughter-in-law Susan Bailey. In keeping with her wishes, she 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.

Samantha Glee Maynor, 40, of Oceana, WV passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. She was born on March 3, 1985 in Logan, WV a daughter of the late Roger and Brenda Sue Workman Maynor. Samantha was a very fun and exciting person to be around. She loved her children, and loved life, but was taken from this world due to a sudden illness. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter Brooklyn Paige Scott, and her grandparents Russell and Rosie Maynor, and Worley and Velma Workman, and two nieces Miranda and Nicole Bailey. Survivors include a daughter Hailee Nicole Scott of Boone County, a son Austin Blake Maynor of Boone County, a sister Amanda Morgan of Oceana, her fiancé Steven Scott of Oceana, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home Lynco, WV.

Josephine Bragg Wilson, 74, of Cyclone, WV passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. She was born on March 21, 1951 in Man, WV a daughter of the late Albert and Anthelia Burns Bragg. Josephine was of the Christian Faith. He hobbies include playing Yahtzee, quilting, sewing and bird watching. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years Ralph Wilson, a grandchild Cassandra Wilson, and her siblings Cora Bragg, David Bragg, Olivia Adkins, James Bragg and three infants. Survivors include her children Ralph (Hope) Wilson, Jr. of Cyclone, Vickie Wilson of Summersville, Bridget (Jerry, II) Walls of Cyclone, and John (Rachelle) Wilson of Matheny, her honorary son James Bragg, Jr. of Cyclone, her grandchildren Tanna (Alex) Allen of Oceana, Tommy (Hannah) Maynor of Glen Fork, Ralph (Tori) Wilson, III of Cyclone, Todd (Kalen) Cantrell, Jr. of Accoville, Brittany (Tyler) Walker of Davin, Sarah Wilson of Matheny, John Wilson, Jr. of Matheny and Allison Morgan of Cyclone, her siblings Teddy (Wanda) Bragg of Huntington, Tommy (Martha) Bragg of Cyclone, Michael (Kathy) Bragg of Cyclone, Betty Bragg of Ohio and Marty (Rocky) Fraley of Greenup, KY, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, January 12th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Chet Clay officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Bragg Cemetery, Brushy, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm 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 Lynco, WV.

Bruce Randall Sinecoff, 70 of McGraws, WV passed away on Sunday, January 4th at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. He was born on July 16, 1955 a son of the late Tony Dimitri Sinecoff and the late Elizabeth “Betty” Tilley Sinecoff. He loved fishing, camping, watching his westerns, sitting outside on his porch and collecting his Hot Wheel and Matchbox cars. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters Patricia Sinecoff and Brenda (Paul) Cook. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters Amanda Duffy and Rachel Green, his son Joshua Sinecoff and wife Patiricia, a brother Roger Stewart and wife Debbie, grandchildren Jessica Duffy Meadows and husband Austin, Alex Sinecoff, Brittany (Nick Dixon) Green, and Jacob Green, great grandchildren Logan Sinecoff, Delilah Sinecoff, Arya Meadows, Layla Sinecoff, and one on the way, Journiee Meadows, Beth Duncan who he considered another daughter and her children TJ, Katie, Mikey, and Lily, nephews Nathan (Heather) Cook, Matthew (Jessica) Cook, Aaron (Rachel) Cook, Roger Stewart, II, and Anthony Stewart, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, January 10th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Paul Manning officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Tilley Cemetery, Twin Falls, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 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.

Samuel Robert Canada, I, 83, of Ravencliff, WV entered his Heavenly Home on January 5, 2026. He was born on June 2, 1942 in Maben, WV a son of the late Lelah Bailey Canada and Claude Canada. Sam was a coal miner who bolted top most of his career. His last bolt was with Ranger Fuel in Sabine, WV. He was a member and served as a deacon at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Sam was a loving and caring father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with family. He was an avid storyteller, leaving you questioning if it was truth or just a story tale. Sam had the biggest heart and truly cared for those surrounding him. He enjoyed yard sales, camping, fishing, and hunting. He loved spending time sitting on the porch with family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Leeson Canada, a son Samuel Robert Canada, II, grandson William Shawn Keith, and a brother Kenneth Canada. Those left to cherish his memory include a son Jason Canada and wife Lisa of Glen Fork, grandchildren Mason and Alivia Canada, three daughters Teresa Canada Terry and husband Rick of Glen Daniels, grandchildren Ricky (Tiffany) and Claudia Terry, great grandchildren Gavyn, Aaron and Gracie Terry, Rebecca Canada Toler and husband Wayne of Sabine, grandchildren Travis Bailey and Cadeance Compton, great grandchildren Audrey and Finneas Bailey, Destiny Canada Mullins and husband Zach of Glen Fork, grandchildren Madyson and Jaxon Hodge, Paizleigh, Waylon, and Cooper Mullins, daughter-in-law Kristy Tilley Canada, grandchildren Andy Sizemore and wife Misty, Samantha Canada, and Katie Canada, great grandchildren Makaylee, Makiya, and Brantley Sizemore, brothers Otis “Mutt” Canada and Jim Canada, sisters Jessie Halsey, Sue Cook, Judy Counts, and Joyce Sullivan, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, January 11th at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Ravencliff, WV. 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 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Brian Keith Spears, 58, of Matheny, WV passed away on January 2, 2026 at CAMC Memorial, Charleston, WV after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born October 12, 1967 in Welch, WV a son of the late Ronald “Leo” and Monnie Spears. Brian was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, boating, riding his SXS and motorcycles. His passion was DJing and going to concerts, cruises, and the beach. He treasured every moment with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Angie Spears and a special cousin Mickey Crouse. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter whom was his pride and joy, Kayla Spears, his beloved fiancé Amanda Blankenship and her daughter Makaela (Jeremy) Tilley, their two sons Rowan and Silas Tilley who called him Papaw Brian and he loved dearly, two brothers Eddie Spears and wife Kathy, Steve Spears and wife Jane, his nieces, his nephew Wes Spears, special friends Donald and Kelly Bailey, Randy and Erica Toler, and Barry Beavers, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on January 7th, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 10 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.

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Geraldine Ivy Osborne, 67. She departed this earth surrounded by her loving family on December 30th, 2025 at her home in Clear Fork, WV. She was a beacon of light, love, and faith, touching the hearts of all that knew her. Ivy lived a life rooted in her children and grandchildren. Her warmth filled every room, her words brought comfort, and her actions reflected heart guided by her love. She cherished her family deeply, nurturing each of us with care and endless support. We hold onto the beautiful memories and lessons she imparted upon us. Her legacy will forever live in our hearts. As we gather here today, we know by her teachings that ‘this is not the end’. She taught us all that we will be together soon… With love, until then dear mother, your love remains our guiding light. She was born on February 17th, 1958 in Simon, WV to the late Julian “Doc” Daugherty and Nyrmal K Daugherty. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Sweetie Vaughn Osborne, her son Leroy Dale Hatfield, Jr., and three brothers, Jerry Daugherty, Joe Daugherty, Johnny Daughtery and JJ Daugherty. Those left to cherish her memory include her siblings, 1 brother Matthew & wife Candi Daugherty, and 2 sisters Jewell “Robin” & husband Jerry Hatfield, & Ethel Daugherty Her children Marti Hatfield, Ashlynn Hatfield, Halli Franklin, Paige Hatfield, Jerrilynn & husband Devin McDaniel, Brenda & husband Billy Gibson, Bruce & Judy Blair, Josh & wife Amanda Daugherty Her grandchildren Addie Hatfield, Bobbi Gibson, Kendra & wife Cameron Gibson, Tara Lambert, Devin McDaniel Jr., Willow McDaniel, Jeremiah McDaniel, Tommy McDaniel, Jerry Daugherty, Anastasia Daugherty, Anna Ruth Lester, Lacey Leroy Lester, Danae Carver, Finnegan Rose, Kendra Walker, Madison Johnson, and a host of other loving family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at 2 pm on Monday at Stafford Family Funeral Home. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated following the services, and will be buried next to her only son. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Shirley Ann Clitis, 90, of lifelong resident of Glen Rogers, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on April 14, 1935 in Glen Rogers, WV a daughter of the late Roncie Cleat and Edith Marie Pannell Tyree. Shirley attended the Glen Rogers Community Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son Harry Clitis, a daughter Melba Cook and her husband Bobby, three brothers Ronald (Roncie) Tyree, Ronald “Butch” Tyree and Jack Tyree, two sisters Mary Tyree and Kathryn Kennedy, and Shirley's former husband and father of her children Tony Clitis, Jr. Those left to cherish her memory include her two daughters Nora Daniels of Arnett and Ora Clitis of Mullens, two sons Larry Clitis of Arnett and John Clitis of Mullens, her granddaughter/daughter Amanda Pennington of Sevierville, TN, granddaughter April Tilley of Mullens, four great grandsons Joshua Pennington, Dakota Ramsey, Wyatt Ramsey, and Landon Tilley, a great granddaughter Lillian Grace Kidd, a great great grandson Thomas Sawyer Pennington, her family pet Sassy, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Friday, January 2nd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Kevin Francis 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, Lynco, WV.

Truman Pruitt, 77, of Jolo, WV passed peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025 surrounded by his family at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV following a long illness. He was born on March 13, 1948 in Jolo, WV a son of the late George Washington Pruitt and the late Liza Jane Pruitt. Truman was a lifelong resident of Bug Hurley Hollow where he was born and raised. He raised his family there as well. He gave his heart to Jesus and was baptized in June 2024. Truman was a storyteller and love to crack jokes and make people laugh. He was a coal miner in his younger years. Hunting was his passion. He loved to raise hound dogs that he could use to hunt coons and squirrels. His most favorite thing to do was to spend time with his family. He loved having their family reunion at his Mom and Dad's old home place. Kids absolutely loved him because he was like a big kid himself. He never met a stranger and his family swears he knows everyone no matter where they'd go. He was definitely a talker and could carry on for hours in conversation with others. His ex-wife Rachel, his son Cleave and his grandson Christopher were his care takers after his sickness made it too hard for him to care for himself. His grandchildren and great grandbabies were his pride and joy. They loved their Popaw and followed him everywhere. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son John Patrick Pruitt, his companion Connie Riffe, his brothers, Thurman Dean Pruitt, Charlie Lum Pruitt, Roosevelt Pruitt, and Ulis Pruitt, a sister Gladys Rowe. His maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents and several uncles and aunts. He is survived by his ex-wife and caretaker Rachel Salyers of the home, his daughter Jenny (Tony) Hill of Weirton, his two sons Cleave Pruitt and companion Ashley Hicks and Jeffrey Earl (Graycie) Pruitt of Jolo, his grandchildren Christopher Salyers and fiancé Rodika Keim, Kristen Salyers and fiancé Austin White, Taylor Baker, Carter Pruitt and Fletcher Pruitt, Lindsey Pruitt, Jasmin Pruitt and Tessia Pruitt, his great grandchildren Sebastian Salyers, Elijah Keim, and Azriel White, Declan Baker, Killian Baker, Daelyn Baker and Koa Ratliff, brothers, Eddie Pruitt, Vester Pruitt, Gilbert Pruitt, Matthew Pruitt, and Estil Pruitt, sisters Dora Vandyke and Barbara Puckett, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Saturday, January 3rd at the Bartley Jesus Church, Bartley, WV. He will be laid to rest in the Hicks Cemetery, Jolo, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Friday, January 2nd at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Betty Lou Harvey, 98, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on December 8, 1927 in Richwood, WV a daughter of the late Oley William and Nellie Sue Wickline Clay. Betty attended the Delilah Methodist Church until her health declined. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband William Calvin Harvey, II, and a son William C. Harvey, III. Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter Tina Ward, a granddaughter Melissa Peck Blankenship, a grandson Aiden Blankenship, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Wednesday, December 31st in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. officiating. She will be laid to rest in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, 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. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Ellen Mae Fox Massey, 70, of Oceana, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on May 10, 1955 in Logan, WV a daughter of the late James Howard and Tressie Nelson Fox. Ellen was a fulltime homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, going to church and talking about God. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Larry Massey, a son Charles “Chucky” Smith, granddaughter Lana Dempsey, three sisters Frances Music, Jeanie Fox, and Sally Jude, five brothers Joe Fox, James and his family, Billy Fox, Jeff Fox, and Robert Fox and Nephew Jacky Hoosier. Those left to cherish her memory include her four children Scott Adkins, James Smith and wife Kim, Amanda Fain and husband Josh, and Frances Ann Massey and her partner Terry Dempsey, six grandchildren Daniel Massey, Dominick Smith, Bryson Dempsey, Aria Dempsey, Mikey Fain and Peyton Fain, three sisters Lou Russell, Rosemary Lamb and husband Roy, and Eileen Hoosier and husband Leonard, a brother-in-law Roger Massey, a niece Samantha Vance Estep, special childhood cousins Susan Chapman, Sis Adkins, Eddie Nelson, special friends and Physicians Assistants Matt Hopkins and J.D. Shorter from Family Healthcare in Oceana, they always gave her joy and laughter. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, January 3rd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Matthew Hatfield officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am 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.

Lisa Ann Paynter, 61, of Simon, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2025 at her home following a long illness. She was born on February 3, 1964 in Man, WV a daughter of the late Benjamin Paynter and Lydia Mae Robinette. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Zendyl Prince, Jr., her step mother Nancy Paynter, her step father Frank Grimmett, two sisters Tara Paynter and Tangee Paynter, and a brother Robert Paynter. Those left to cherish her memory include her fiance` Michael Morgan and his two sons Michael Morgan, Jr. and Nicholas Morgan, a son Gregory Prince, a daughter Stephanie Prince and her fiance` Michael Brock, two sisters Tonja Laramie and Betina Paynter, a brother Dakota Paynter, a sister-in-law Tina Paynter, seven grandchildren Jacob, Anna, Jade, Jayden, Jazmyn, Keegan, and Ali, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Vicki Lynn McCoy Wallen, 54, of Pineville, WV passed away on December 18, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1971 in Mullens, WV a daughter of the late Wayne and Jenny Corvin McCoy. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by an infant brother, Russell Dewayne McCoy. Survivors include her daughter Kathryn Wallen of Pineville, a sister Carolyn Phillips and husband Dan of Pineville a nephew Tyler Phillips and wife Kelli of Pineville, a niece Peyton Phillips and fiance` Jacob Howard, a great niece Poppy James Phillips, and a host of other loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm on Tuesday, December 30th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 2 pm until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Randy Lee Workman, Sr., 60, of Twilight, WV passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at his home. He was born on February 06, 1965 in Man, WV a son of the late James Kemper and Beulah Fay Bailey Workman. Randy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Ruby Tomblin Workman, brothers James Workman, and Kemper Workman, Jr., sisters Eileen Workman White, Deloris Workman, Carleen Workman Holstine, Karen Cook and Donna Workman, brothers-in-law Roger White and Dale Tomblin, sisters-in-law Kathy Workman, and Missy Tomblin, three grandchildren, nieces, nephews. Survivors include his two children Takesha Workman, and Randy Workman, Jr. and wife Bri, eleven grandchildren Ethan, Hailey, Ryan,, Bryan, Kyleigh, Jakob, Carley, Maylee, Gannon, Granger, Jackson, and three great grandchildren on the way, brothers Ronald Workman and wife Pam, Timothy Workman, Tony Lusk, Dewayne Workman, Benny Workman, and Avery Workman, sisters Brenda Lusk and husband Exel, Loretta Workman, and Sharon, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, December 23rd at the Bim Freewill Baptist Church, Bim, WV with Pastor Scottie Elswick officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Hatfield Cemetery, Wharton, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm 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, Lynco, WV.

Francis Gail Powers, 70, of Cyclone, WV passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Rocking Chair Residential Care Facility of Lerona, WV. She was born on September 26, 1955 a daughter of the late French and Oma Perry Lusk Workman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. At the age of 16, Francis married the love of her life, Stanley. She became a mother and homemaker for several years before she decided to pursue a degree in teaching. She went on to graduate from Southern West Virginia Community and Technica College where she obtained her Masters Degree in Reading and a Reading Specialist Certification, K-Adult. She then went on to obtain several more certifications in specialized areas. After graduating, she went on to teaching and taught for 19 years for the Wyoming County Board of Education. Francis loved her job and loved and believed in every student that came through her door. She loved spending time with her family, going on trips, and shopping with her daughter Shontel. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 54 years, Stanley Elmer Powers, three sons Stanley S. Powers of Cyclone, Brian (Phyllis) Powers of Coal City, and John Powers of Cyclone, a daughter Shontel (Jacob) Powers-White of Indian Creek, brother Robert Watson Lusk of Falls Church, VA, three grandsons Michael Powers and his fiancé Jaydn Forren, Chris Bell and fiancé Jade and Corey Powers, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 6 pm on Monday, December 22nd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5 pm until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. In keeping wishes she will be cremated following the service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Mack E. Hurley, 71, of Brenton, WV passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Wyoming Healthcare Center, New Richmond, WV. He was born on December 18, 1953 in Clear Fork, WV a son of the late Buford and Gertrude Justus Hurley. Mack attended the Brenton Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings Hassell (Cricket) Hurley, Buford Dale Hurley, Haford Hurley, Betty Correll, Jimmy Hurley, and Harrison Hurley. Survivors include two brothers Thomas (Tammy) Hurley and Timmy Hurley, two sisters-in-law Nadine Hurley and Penny Hurley, and a host of other loving family and friends. Immediate burial will be held at the Beaver Cemetery, Baileysville, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Edna Sue “Susie” Carter, 66, of Oceana, WV passed away on Friday, Dec 12, 2025 at Hillcrest Healthcare, Danville, WV. She was born on February 3, 1959 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Carter and Mary Ruth Bowens Carter Stewart. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister Sandra McMillion, two brothers Ross Q. Carter, and Grover Carter, Jr., a granddaughter Taylor, and brothers-in-law Steve Martin and Douglas Walker, Jr. Survivors include a daughter Rebecca Ruth (Robert) Walker, grandchildren Jeffery, Jesse, Sid and Charlie, sisters Ida Kay McMillion, Francine (Denver L.) Madden, Donna Mae Martin, and Ruth Ann Walker, a sister-in-law Betty Carter, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Veronia Harvey Allen, 74, of Clear Fork, WV, passed away on December 9, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born on November 10, 1951 a daughter of the late Casey and Lucy Toler Harvey. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Carl Allen. Survivors include a sister Brenda Ludwenshi, several cousins and a host of loving friends. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.

Richard Chad Dixon, 53, of Hendersonville, NC, formerly of Man, WV passed away on Friday December 5, 2025. He was born on March 5, 1972 in Beckley, WV a son of Richard Dixon of Oceana and Judy Lynn Brooks Curry of Man. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Lawrence and Edith Dixon and Maternal grandparents Carlis and Ecile Brooks, an aunt Betty Metten, uncles Dale Dixon, Bill Brooks, and Dick Brooks. Survivors include his daughter Tiffany Lauren Dixon of NC, a son Tyler Chad Dixon of NC, his parents, Richard and Ann Dixon of Oceana and Judy and Jimmy Curry of Man, brothers Calen Dixon of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Zeb (Tiffani) Dixon of Panama City, FL, sisters Jamie Curry (Mike) Callaghan of Eglin Air Force Base, FL, Kristy Curry (Jay) Hatfield of Mckinney, TX, Kimberly Curry (Jeremy) Rorrer of Chapmanville, Roncheski (Jason) Bailey of Crany, Karmen (Mark) Ward of Coal City, an uncle Earl Brooks, aunts Cheryl Dixon and Diane Meadows, a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 16 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Johnny Jones officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00am until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Kopperston Community Cemetery, Kopperston, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.

Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk thru the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. Linda J. Elkins Lafferty, 73, of Fairdale, WV woke to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on January 20, 1952 in Kopperston, WV a daughter of the late Ullvert Acie Elkins and Lillian Marie Francis Elkins. Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed life by playing Po Go and making latch hooked rugs. To know Linda was a privilege by many. Linda was married to Randolph Lafferty. A love story that many wished they had. A courtship that lasted only weeks then a marriage that lasted for 55 years. They were truly a love story for all to see. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her only sister Anna Holmes, three brothers JD Holmes, Frankie and Ernie Elkins. Those left to cherish her memory include her only love, her husband Randoff Craig Lafferty whom she loved with her whole heart for 55 years. A son Randall Lafferty who was the light of her life and his fiancé Marina Hicks, two grandchildren whom she loved dearly Ethan and Brooklynn Lafferty, a great grandson Julian Cook, her mother-in-law Shirley Day at the age of 94, brother- in-laws Mike (Tina) Lafferty, Ricky Lafferty and a sister-in-law Debbie, nieces and nephews Billy, Calvin, Kim, Pam, Robert, Dale, Michael Paul, Tara, Christopher and Courtney. To mention a few Jeannie, Robbie and Odie and countless friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Joseph Andrew Jude, 45, of Beckley, WV passed away on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. He was born May 1, 1980 a son of Carl Jude and Lori Michele Sanders Acord. He is preceded in death by his step father Clifford Acord, grandparents Hazel Betty Jude, Andrew Sheridan Jude, Eva Marie Sanders and Glenn Sanders. great grandmother Nola Sanders, uncles Dewayne Hurd, Arthur Jude, and Porfiro Galapon, aunt Pamela Sanders Galapon, and step sister Kayla Acord. Survivors include his loving wife of 4 years Arielle Yvonne Shepherd Jude, four daughters Adalee Jude, Rebecca Jude, Courtney Jude and Makayla Jude, step son Gage Shepherd and son Ivan Cook, a sister Jessica (Bobby) Crouse, step sisters Misty (Clifton) Brown and Crystal (Jeremy) Tilley, a step brother Scotty (Christy) Dishmon, his step mother Melinda K. Jude, Nephew Zackery ( Haylee) Crouse, Niece Alexis Crouse, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday, December 16th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 pm until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated following the service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Thomas Dewey “Tommy” Adkins, 81, of Cyclone, WV, went to his heavenly home on December 5, 2025 to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born September 20, 1944 in Mallory, WV, a son of the late Mallie and Bertha Adkins. Tommy was a member of Lacoma Baptist Church, a retired coal miner, and member of the UMWA. He was a United States Navy Veteran having served four years and a 1963 graduate of Man High School. Tommy was an avid gardener, his specialty was corn and he loved to share it with family and friends. Tommy loved porch- sitting and swinging in the yard with those he loved. He especially enjoyed camping trips to Smith Mountain Lake. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Walls Adkins, and all of his siblings: Nona Anderson (Vester) Toler, Patsy (Jack) Stowers, Brenda (Frankie) Secreto, and Kenny (Gail) Adkins, brother and sister in laws Mary Lou Phillips, Rema Roach, Linda (Gene) Walls, Donald P. Walls and Billy (Ann) Walls. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Drema Shamblin-Adkins, his children: Michelle (Tony) Toler, David Adkins, Thomas Adkins (Katherine Nelson), step-son Cody Vinson, grandchildren James (Bethany) Adkins, Andrew Adkins, Sydney (Richard) Monaghan, Savanah Adkins, and Tanner Adkins, great-grandchildren Jayselynn Adkins, Griffin Adkins, Callum Monaghan, brother and sister in-laws Anita (Scott) Brooks, Daniel Phillips, John Roach, Betty Ann (Eugene “Dizzy”) Dean and Kathy Shamblin Hill and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday, December 12th at the Lacoma Baptist Church, Cyclone, WV with Rev. Merle Walls and Rev. Morris Meade officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Chapmanville, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 am until service time on Friday at the church. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. Pallbearers will be James Adkins, Dan Phillips, Tony Toler, Tyler Phillips, Richard Monaghan, Tanner Adkins and Andrew Adkins. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Misty Dawn Clay Paynter, 46, of Cyclone, WV, left this world on Wednesday December 3, 2025 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born October 21, 1979 in Bryant, OH, a daughter of the late Virgil and Anna Lou Copley Clay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Leanna Paynter, her grandmother Irene Copley, sister Robin Clay, brother Cletis Clay, Jr., aunts and uncles Robert and Carol Copley and Ralph and Drema Copley, and a brother in law Robert Paynter. She was a member of Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist church and a loving wife, mother and friend. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 27 years Ralston Paynter, three daughters Havanna (Nathaniel Rowe) Paynter, Ashton Paynter and Jasmine Paynter, father and mother in law Gary Paynter and Delma Paynter, who was also her caretaker, a sister Tina Paynter, two brothers Shawn Clay and Jerry (Jeannie) Clay, nieces Brandi Clay, Brittney Clay, Lora (Matt) Sanders, Brianna (Lucas) Toler, and Lindsy Paynter, nephews BJ Cline, Kevin Lilly, and Tre Paynter, brother in laws Gary (Tonya) Paynter, Jr. and Matthew (Brandi) Paynter, a special friend Crystal Blankenship, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday December 10, 2025 at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, Huff Creek., with Rev. Scotty Lusk officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 5:00 - 8:00 on Tuesday evening in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Burial will be in Browns Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

John H. White, 76, of Wharton, WV went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1949 in Bald Knob, WV a son of the late Charlie and Eva Marie Osborne White. Johnny loved to go fishing and mow yards. He was a member of Browns Branch Church in Gordon, WV. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers Roger, Virgil, Mont and Carlos, and a sister-in-law Eileen White. Survivors include his four nephews Rodney (Tracie) White with whom he made is home, Charles (Julie) White, Troy White and Kevin White all of Wharton, two nieces Judy (Michael) Lusk of Cyclone and Gabrielle (Clayton) Stover of Clear Fork, and a host of great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and 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.