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Patricia Denise Tate, 56, of Glen Fork, WV, passed away suddenly on December 10, 2024 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV, surrounded by her loving family. She gained her wings and went to her heavenly home at 6:20 that evening. She was born January 1, 1968 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Coy Lusk Sr and Connie Brown Lusk. She is preceded in death by her father. In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memory include her son Kevin Cole Tate and ex husband Stephen Tate of Bolt, WV, her two siblings and her nieces and their partners: Chris and Misty Lusk, Matiya Lusk, Coy Jr. and Betty Lusk, Heather Lusk and Jordan Morgan, Danielle Lusk and Jacky Booth, and Natasha and Cody Acord. Patricia loved her family more than anything in this world she was a daughter, a mother, a sister, an aunt, and a friend. In the eyes of her loving son Kevin Cole Tate, she was the best mother in the world. Her loving memory and spirit will live on through the ones who loved and cherished her most. John 11:25-26: "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die'" In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated and no public service will be held. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Our beloved son, Stewart Thomas “Tommy” Dowell, 58, of Mount Hope, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on November 19, 1966 in Welch, WV He was the son of the late Stewart Thomas Dowell and Carol and Randy Shields. Tommy was a United States Army Veteran, and a 1985 graduate of Oceana High School. Tommy had a contagious smile and made everyone feel special and loved. When he wasn’t working hard as a CDL truck driver, he loved to fish and hang out with friends. Tommy never had a harsh word to say towards anyone and loved his family deeply. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Opal Dowell, maternal grandparents, Ruby and Seymore Farmer, and Vera Shields Ford Potter, brother in law Mike Kreher, aunts and uncles Mary and Emmit Harry, June O’Connor, Teresa Ford, Basil Shields and Patricia and Jerry Pack. He will be missed always and cherished by his mother and father, Carol and Randy Shields, sisters Victoria Kreher and Jennifer Calloway and brother in law Kevin Calloway. Tommy had two nephews Brian Kreher and Kyle Calloway, nieces Kayla (Justin) Jewell and Gabrianna Calloway, two great nieces Livvy and Addy and one great nephew Deacon Micheal. He is also survived by aunts and uncles Charles Goode, Peggy (Butch) Tracey, Jack Farmer, Bob Farmer, Marilyn (Brad) Toler, Lesa (Shawn) Cook, Buddy (Jackie) Ford and Bob Shields, and a host of cousins, family and friends that loved him deeply. Funeral service will be held at 6 pm on Friday, December 13th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Randall Topping officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 4 pm until time of service on Friday 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.

Scotty Lee Sizemore, 47, of Ravencliff, WV passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1976 in Mullens, WV a son of Judy Poke Sizemore and the late Rudy Sizemore. Scotty was a United States Army Veteran. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by a sister Angela Mitchell, and two brothers Bryan Sizemore and Pete Sizemore. In addition to his mother survivors include two daughters Chelsey Lafferty and Emily Shumate, a son David Scott Sizemore, a grandchild Lacy Lafferty, a sister Dorothy Sizemore, and a host of other loving family and friends. A private family service will be held. He will be laid to rest in the Poke Mountain Cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Michelle Branham, 67, of Beaver, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born on February 19, 1957 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Clarence and Bertha Mae Bryant Branham. Survivors include her daughter Ali Stewart, two sisters Charlotte Sullivan and husband Mike, and Linda Grivna, a brother Dave Branham, her best friend Mike Cook, her cat Dixie, her grandpup Bowie, beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and a host of other loving family and friends who loved her dearly. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Virginia Dunford Stewart, 81, of Jesse, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at her home. She was born on March 15, 1943 in Mullens, WV a daughter of the late Albert and Fannie Marie Whitson Dunford. Virginia was a member of the Matheny Church of God. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Calvert Stewart, a brother Paul Dunford and a sister Lillian Bowen. Survivors include two sons Franklin Stewart and fiancé Marlene Wimmer and Kenneth Gerald Stewart, three sisters Rita Rea, Gloria Price and Fannie Matthews, four brothers Albert Dunford, Jr., Jimmy Dunford, John Dunford and Wiley Dunford, two grandchildren Juice Stewart and wife Megan and Adam Stewart, two great grandchildren Callie and KJ Stewart, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Friday, December 13th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Jerry Graham officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Dunford Family Cemetery, Jumping Branch, 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. Special thanks to nurses of Hospice of Southern West Virginia, Mary Walls-Penney and Dena Spence. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Barbara Cline Aurednick, 72, of Clear Fork, WV passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at her home. She was born on December 18, 1951 in Iaeger, WV a daughter of the late Hubert and Erika Gertrrude Dawartz Cline. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Robert Aurednick, a brother Benny Cline and a sister Linda Sue Craig. Survivors include a sister Loretta K. Lemaster, a brother Keith Cline, a niece Angela Dawn Cline, 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.

Rickey Dale Bailey, 70, of Glen Fork, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV following a long illness. He was born on October 26, 1954 in Pineville, WV a son of the late Oley and Pauline Day Bailey. He was a retired Correctional Officer for the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department in Pineville, WV. In his younger years he enjoyed riding horses, hunting, playing guitar and building drag cars with his older brother Robert to race. As the years went on he also enjoyed NASCAR, watching old westerns and crime shows. He was baptized on November 8, 2020. His most favorite thing to do was to visit with family and friends, talking about all of the good times he/they had and all of the knowledge he had learned in his lifetime. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two older brothers, Robert Bailey and Larry Bailey (Baby). Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years and caretaker Freda Blevins Bailey of Glen Fork, his son Johnathan Bailey and wife Cassidy of Glen Fork, his daughter Gloria Malone and husband Brian of Lester, his only grandchild Jaliyah Bailey of Glen Fork, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, December 11th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Darrell Stapleton and Rev. Earnest Francis, III officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Glen Fork Community Cemetery, Glen Fork, 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 would like to give a special thanks to Darrell and Magel Stapleton, Cecil Thompson, Steve Bailey, Ernest Francis, III and Charlie Brown, you meant a lot to Rickey. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Ernestine Cline Ward, 72, of Simon, WV passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV with her family by her side. She was born on January 27, 1952 in Simon, WV a daughter of the late Mason and Ilene Blankenship Kennedy. Ernestine had a heart of gold and would give you a bed to rest in and food to eat. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Willard Cline, and her siblings Danny Kennedy, Joe Kennedy, Ruthann Bledsoe and Junior Kennedy. Survivors include her children Donna (Brad) Hatfield and Regina (Tony) Woolum, her grandchildren that she loved more than life, Dalton and Britnee Hatfield, Karissa and Mykka Colegrove, Lezlie Kenneda and Maddox Kertchersid, her siblings Peggy (Troy) Morgan, Shelia (Everett) Cochran and Bobby (Becky) Kennedy, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, December 10th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. She will be laid to rest in Morgan Cemetery, Simon, 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.

David James Belt, 44, of Kopperston, WV passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born on June 17, 1980 in Cleveland, OH a son of Michelle Reed Toler and the late Francis William Belt. David was employed by the Town of Oceana for many years. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his grandmother Elizabeth Reed and a step brother Christopher Belt. In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife of 15 years Jennifer Blankenship Belt, a sister Daisy Belt, a brother Richard Belt, a step brother Frankie Belt, 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, Lynco, WV.

Therese Diane McKinney Shrewsbury White, 60, of Pineville, WV formerly of Basin went to her Heavenly Home on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the Beckley Healthcare Center, Beckley, WV. She was born on July 23, 1964 in Mullens, WV a daughter of the late Orley and Lillian Meadows MicKinney. She was loved by many and will be remembered sitting on the bench talking to all of her neighbors and friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Keith Meadows, and her late ex husband and father of her children, Kenny Shrewsbury. Those left to cherish her memory include her three children Katherine Shrewsbury, Kevin Shrewsbury and girl friend Melissa and Keith Shrewsbury and wife Mary all of Pineville, eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two brothers Harlen McKinney and wife Donna of Peck Ridge, Orlen McKinney and wife Nancy of Basin, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Graveside service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, December 9th at the John H. Riley McKinney Cemetery, Basin, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

James Hamilton Johnston, 74, of Brenton, WV went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 5, 1950 in Marianna, WV a son of the late Quinton Everan and Helen Lorene McDonald Johnston. James was a member of the UMWA. He started work at Lynco and went on to work at many different mines. He loved to garden, fish, hunt, sing and play his guitar. He killed a state record buck with a crossbow in 2007. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Chad Johnston, sisters Delilah Smith, Mary Smith and Bertha Dunford, brothers in law Ronnie Workman and Darrell Smith, a niece Alicia Ellis, three nephews Douglas “Dougie” Shelton, Jackie Smith and JJ Hopson, and uncle Jink Johnston. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years Rita Arlene Cook Johnston, a daughter Sharon (Raymond) Navarrette, two sons James H. (Michele) Johnston, Jr. and Eugene (Karen) Johnston, five sisters Goldie (Robert) Steele, Monica (Darryl) Huffman, Carol Workman, Dot (Scottie) Hopson and Lois (David) Sikes, four brothers Alan (Janet) Johnston, Quinton (Pat) Johnston, Ernest “Chubby” Johnston and Rev. Roy (Alicia) Johnston, eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be at 12 pm on Saturday, December 7th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Lee Fisher officiating. He will be laid to rest in the James Johnston, Sr. Cemetery, Brenton, 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.

Andrew Gibson, 66, of Lorado, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his home. He was born on July 20, 1958 in Curtis, WV a son of the late Arnold and Daisy Osborne Gibson. Andrew attended the Graceway Baptist Church and was a member of the Curtis Missionary Baptist Church. He loved to go to church, go hunting and make people laugh. He loved to pray and play his banjo. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Sadie Osborne Gibson, two brothers Ray and Benji Gibson, and a sister Edith Smith. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife Victoria Pridemore Gibson, his children Joe (Jennifer) Toler of Chapmanville, Angel (Don) Johnson of Welch, Marlene (Jason) Vanover of Cyclone, Charlene (Kevin) Gibson of Accoville and Isaiah (Sara) Messer of Racine, fifteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three sisters, four brothers, his church families, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, December 6th at the Graceway Baptist Church, Lorado, WV with Rev. Chet Clay and Rev. Danny Ray Thomas officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Gumpy’s Cemetery, Lorado, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Thursday, December 5th at the church. Pallbearers will be his grandsons Winchester Vance, Ryan Johnson, Drayke Keeney, Trayce Keeney, Kailee Vance, Mikey Newson, Brianna Toler, Danielle Marcum and Madison Thames. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Ralph Edward Cook, Jr., 76, of Brenton, WV passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Wyoming Healthcare Center, New Richmond, WV. He was born on January 21, 1948 in Baileysville, WV a son of the late Ralph Edward and Ora Short Cook, Sr. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Rena Cook, a sister Sue Cline and husband Robert, a son in law Kevin Cook. Survivors include his children Rhonda Cook of Pineville, Scott (Stacie) Cook of Pineville, Tonya Cook of Brenton and Addoria Cook of Brenton, four grandchildren Zack Cook of Beckley, Morgan Cook of Pineville, Cameron Cook of Huntington and Caden Cook of Fairmont, a sister Connie (Dave) Stafford of Brenton, 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, Lynco, WV.

Timmy Lee Adkins, 52, of Key Rock, WV passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV following a brief illness. He was born on February 14, 1972 in Welch, WV, a son of Roger “Buck” Adkins of Turkey Creek and Linda Adkins of Richmond, VA. Timmy is preceded in death by his wife Tammy Adkins. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend to many. Survivors include his daughter Shirley Jane Adkins, a sister Tiffany Adkins, 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, Lynco, WV.

Regina Josephine Navarro, 60, of Mullensville, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2024 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident alongside her best friend Nona Gandy. She was born on November 24, 1964 in Tennessee a daughter of the late Roy Barnes and Hannah Hendricks. Regina attended the Bellemeade Missionary Baptist Church. She was a fighter, an organ doner, and loved talking to and spending time with family and friends. She was generous and caring. If she told you she loved you she meant it. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her stepdad Jerry Perdieu, three sisters Cynthia Bronson, Jody Browning, and Gerry Christine Irick, and one nephew Joshua Michael Irick. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Jessica Aranda and husband Pablo of Indianapolis, IN, a son Sunny Gupta and wife Sabina of Morton Grove, IL, two sisters Brenda Bailey and husband Aaron and Samantha Barnes, a brother George Barnes, two granddaughters Anaaya Gupta and Melanie Aranda, one grandson Angel Aranda, special friends Tammy and Terry Edward, caregiver and friend Linda Collins, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be at 2pm on Monday, December 2, at the Bellemeade Missionary Baptist Church, Sabine, WV with Pastor NathanVance officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 1pm until time of service on Monday at the church. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated following the service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Nona Marie Gandy, 53, of Mullensville, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2024 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident, alongside her best friend Regina Navarro. She was born on November 6, 1971 in Ann Arbor, MI a daughter of the late Larry and Loretta Ledford Gandy. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her grandparents Paul and Ida Ledford and Obed and Olin Gandy, and her longtime friends Jerry Perdieu and Hannah Hendricks. Survivors include a daughter Sherry (Jeffrey) Browning of Ravencliff, two sisters Connie (Jeff) Hash of Glen Fork and Linda (Craig) Dorby of Dexter, MI, two brothers Donnie (Sharlene) Schaffer of Lake City, FL and Jody (Natalie) Gandy of Robertsdale, AL, her caregiver Summer MacKenzie, special friends Tammy and Terry Edwards and Jimmy Dale Browning, and a host nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, December 4th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Minister Shane Toler officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Glen Fork Community Cemetery, Glen Fork, 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, Lynco, WV.

Paul David Ray Sartin, 32, of Glen Fork, WV went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 26, 2024 following a short illness. He was born October 25, 1992 in Beckley, WV a son of the late Paul PeeWee Sartin and Tina Shumate, after birth he was taken home and raised by his grandparents Ledema and David Thompson. Paul David loved the outdoors and basketball. As a child, he loved to draw and was really good at it. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death, a brother William Sartin, two uncles Quentin Sartin and Willie Sartin, an aunt Tawnya Sartin, two grandpas David Thompson and Paul Sartin. Those left to cherish his memory include his grandmother Ledema Thompson, Fiancé Tiffany Toler, his two children Serenity Sartin and London Ray Sartin, his sisters Billi Jean Sartin, and Brittany Fox, his brothers Tyler Workman and Casey Shumate, special niece and nephews Tashawna Sartin and Collin Sartin, two aunts Ila (Fred) Sartin Durbin and Paula (Pooh) Sartin Saddler, cousins Samantha Francis, Sheree Barnes, Michael Barns, and a host of other loving cousins, family, and friends who loved him. Funeral Service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, December 3 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home. Friends may gather with the family from 1pm until time of service 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.

Randy Joe Sprouse, 66, of Blountville, TN, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, November 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 18, 1958, in Mullens, WV, a son of the late Arthur Sprouse and the late Emma Jean Carlson. Randy Sprouse was a loving husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, friend, and grandfather. He was a retired coal miner after working 37 years. He loved camping and spending time with his family at the lake. He also enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs and West Virginia Mountaineers play football. He will be missed by many friends and family members. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his stepfather, Bert Carlson, three sisters, Linda Lee Lambert, Sandra Sue Sprouse, and Tammy Sprouse, three brothers, Steven Wayne Sprouse, Peter Dale Sprouse and Danny Ray Sprouse two brothers-in-law, Pedro Cline, Ted Damron, and Allen Younce a sister-in-law, Sandra Lester and a nephew, Jason Todd Lambert. Survivors include his wife Camy Sprouse, son Carson Sprouse, daughter Marcia Andrews and her husband Jeremy Andrews of Wrightsville GA, daughter Misty Belcher and husband Steven Belcher of Princeton, WV, his son Travis Baily and wife Emily Bailey, step-daughter Breanna Bannister and husband Luke Bannister, step-daughter Shanille Jackson and husband Jacob Jackson, granddaughters, Abigail Lipscomb and husband Henry Lipscomb, Savannah Belcher, Olivia Belcher, Halie Squibbs, Hannah Squibbs, and Tululah Bannister, grandsons, Steven Belcher, Stetson Bailey, and B. Bannister, great-grandaughter Khari Jones and great-grandson Kingston Jones, his siblings, Arthur James “Jim” Sprouse of Bolt, Debra Cline of Athens, Mary Damron of Ikes Fork, sisters-in-law, Kristal Woods Sprouse, Rita Sprouse, Tessa Younce and Ginger Younce, mother-in-law Sherry Younce, and father-in-law Larry Younce, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be at 7pm on Tuesday, November 26th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Jerry Vance, Rev. Allen Sprouse, Rev. James Cline, and Bro. Steven Tad Damron officiating. Friends will gather with the family from 5 pm until time of service at the funeral home. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated following the service and laid to rest in the Clayton James Sprouse Cemetery located in Right Fork of Lower Muzzle Creek near Hanover, WV. Pallbearers will be Trinity Sprouse, Chance Sprouse, Gerald Vance, Jerry Vance, Tad Damron, Shannon Sprouse, Jeremy Andrews, Steven Belcher, and a host of nephews. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Joseph Henry “Joe B” Conn, 75, of Long Branch, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his girls. Born July 2, 1949 in Welch, WV a son of the late John Henry and Elouise Kennedy Conn. Joe B was a loving husband, father, grandfather as well as a mentor to many kids in the community. He was a board member of the Baileysville Little League for over 10 years and was their chief umpire. He spent 18 years working as a coal miner before he became disabled. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports but most of all, his weekly trips to Walmart. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years Hazel Conn, daughter Shannon Keneda, son Brandon Conn, brother Delano Conn, and four sisters, Eleanor Osborne, Texanna Bailey, Elizabeth Barnett and Shelba Jean Conn. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter’s AnaLeah Conn (JT), Sabrina Conn (Jason) and Valerie Conn (Ricky), five grandaughters, Tiarra Geter, ShaLea Conn, Kayla Craven, Isabella Keneda and Autumn Conn, a grandson Isaac Keneda, a brother Addlee (Mary) Conn, son-in-law Tim Keneda, special nephew that he raised like his own, Jon Conn, along with a niece and several other nephews that he loved very much. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Wednesday, November 27th at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church, Long Branch, WV with Pastor Lonnie Blankenship officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Tuesday, November 26th 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, Lynco, WV.

Ella Effie Adams Shields, 92, of Pineville, WV ran into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 21, 1932 in Baileysville, WV a daughter of the late Enoch and Amanda Lynn Adams. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Dave Shields, two sisters Ruby Lester and Louise Lester, and three brothers Ore “Buck” Adams, Frank Adams and Willard Adams. Survivors include two daughters Jennifer “Darlene” (Michael) Cline and Rebecca Tolliver, a son David (Sandy) Walker, three grandchildren Christina (Trampus) Browning, Anthony Lester and Adam Walker, nine great grandchildren Summer Lester and companion Nick, Christopher Lester, Corey (Kayla) Stewart, Courtney (Joanthony) Hernandez, Arik Walker, Adri Noa Walker, Layla Lester and Miyah Lovec and Adrianoa Walker, two great great grandchildren Ella Kay Lester and Luna Hernandez, a sister Mary Helen Criner, special friends Charles and Judy Morgan and Howard and Gloria Pack, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, November 26th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Ron Harvey officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm 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.

Jamie Marie Brooks Justice, 49, of Panther, WV formerly of Tazewell, VA passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. She was born on October 21, 1975 a daughter of the late Donald Willard and Sandra Altizer Brooks. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers Glen and Jason Brooks. Survivors include her loving husband Ronald Justice, three sons TJ Marrs, Zachary Marrs and Jeremy Marrs all of Wytheville, VA, two grandchildren Alexis and Kinsley, a special step daughter Haley Gail Justice, step son Dylan Justice, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, November 25th at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church, Panther, WV. She will be laid to rest in the Walter C. Justice Cemetery, Trace Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Monday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Delma Jean Prichard Stacy, 77, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital, Huntington, WV following a short illness. She was born on October 6, 1947 in Kopperston, WV a daughter of the late Boyd and Gracie James Prichard. Delma had the greatest love for God and her family. She was loved in return by all those who met and knew her. She retired as a secretary at Baileysville Elementary School and continued to work as a substitute for the Wyoming County School System. She loved to quilt, play bingo and work puzzle books, but her greatest love was drinking hot tea with her family. She will be missed by so many. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Lonnie E. Stacy, three brothers, Earl Prichard, Mack Prichard and Boyd Prichard, Jr., two sisters Mary Pelphrey and Ruth Lovins. Those left to cherish her memories are her companion of ten years Raymond Blankenship, her children Angela (Kevin) Stewart of Daniels, Rick (Annie) Stacy of Huntington and Lori (Eddie) Pruitt of Bradshaw, her adopted son Jeremy (Samara) Delong of Pineville, her grandchildren Brandon (Makenzie) Stacy, Laken Barlow (Aaron Blevins), Alex Barlow, Trevor (Sara) Stacy, Taylor (Mikey) Shiflet, Chandler Stacy, Easton Delong and Karter Delong as well as two great grandchildren Raiden Blevins and Axton Blevins, two brothers, Ernest (Peggy) Prichard and Michael (Belinda) Prichard, three sisters, Maggie Blankenship, Reva (Charles) Goodwin and Janet (Rickey) Hicks, a sister-in-law Mary Prichard, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, November 22nd at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church, Oceana, WV with Rev. Caleb Prichard 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, November 21st at the church. Pallbearers will be Brandon Stacy, Trevor Stacy, Chandler Stacy, Alex Barlow, Jeremy Delong, Kevin Stewart, Eddie Pruitt, Mikey Shiflet and Aaron Blevins. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Richard Lee Vance, 63, of Panther, WV passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at his home. He was born on October 4, 1961 in Grundy, VA a son of the late Geneva “Tiny” Vance Dawson and Jay Kennedy. Richard was married to Sandy Adams Vance for 32 years and together for 40 years. He fought a long battle with cancer, with his loving wife by his side. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his granny Virgie Vance, an aunt Juanita Vance, three uncles Lonnie Vance, Bobby Vance and Robert McClanahan. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife Sandy Adams Vance, a son Richie Vance and wife Kayla, a daughter Katrina Vance and fiancé Trevor Kennedy, a granddaughter Adrian Foley, his grandson and best friend Bentlee Vance, his aunt and uncle Mattie and Dean Murphy, two aunts Priscilla “Prissy” McClanahan and Linda Vance, several cousins that he considered as brothers and sisters, and a host of sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, November 21st at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church, Panther, WV. He will be laid to rest in the Vance Family Cemetery, Panther, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Thursday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Jessica Dawn Lundy Carter, 34, of Glen Fork, WV passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY following a short illness. She was born July 10, 1990 in Welch, WV a daughter of Tim and Vickie Simpson Lundy. Jessica worked at Beckley ARH and she loved riding ATV’s and camping. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Richard Leonard Lundy, and father-in-law Seaburn Carter. In addition to her parents, those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Troy Jason Carter, their son Troy Curtis Carter, her grandmother Elizabeth Lundy Brown, a brother Richard Lundy, two uncles Glen Powell and Bobby Sparks, two aunts Shelia Lundy Powell and Sherry Sparks, cousin Jennifer Farley, Jennifer Estep, Joseph Sparks, Matt Cline, Jude Estep and Waylon Cline, three brothers- in-law Matthew Aaron Carter and wife Nicki, Mike Perdue and Seaburn Carter, a niece Amelia Carter, a nephew Elliot Carter, her mother and father-in-law Sebrina and Michael Perdue, her best friend Yvetta Nichols 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.

Melvin Morgan, 69, of Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on May 5, 1955 a son of the late George and Noca Beverly Morgan. Melvin served in the United States Army and the Army National Guard. His former occupation was a farmhand for over 20 years in Cordova, MD. After retiring, he and his wife Val returned to West Virginia. Melvin spent his retirement with his loving wife Lona Valrice “Val” Morgan and their fur babies Melody, Piper, CJ and cat Noca. Melvin could always be found playing his guitar, banjo, and many instruments. He was a member of Fairview Church of the Brethren in Cordova, MD. He served as a member of the church band, sharing his gift of the guitar and banjo. Melvin enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Ronnie Williams. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 32 years Lona Valrice “Val” Elliott Morgan, three grandchildren, Britany Kelly of Seaford, DE, Brandon Whitby of Marydel, DE, Ciarra Whitby of Seaford, DE, three brothers, Terry Williams of Pineville, Nathan Morgan of Berry, AL, Jimmy Morgan of Hot Springs, AR, a sister Debra Cole of Brier Creek, a sister-in-law Cindy Trice of Ridgely, MD, special friends Jean Shaffer of Denton, MD and Pastor Thomas Richard of Westminster, MD, nieces, Baronica Dominick, Tara England, April Morgan, Crystal Shelton, nephews, Steven Dominick, Terry Williams, Jr., Jimmy Morgan, Jr., William Morgan, Michael Morgan and James Morgan, 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 a later date. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Nathan Shaun Ameling, 33, of Parkersburg, WV passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1991 in North Carolina a son of Lorrie Ann Spears Watson and Eric Shaun Ameling. Nathan was a 2010 graduate of Westside High School. He is preceded in death by his uncle Anthony Spears. In addition to his parents survivors include a fiancé Becky McCann, her son Eli and children, his step father Gene Watson, grandmother Janet Spears, aunt Janet Walls and husband Ron, two cousins LeeAnn Walls and Maddie Spears, her son Barrett Short, and a host of other loving family and friends. Nathan 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, Lynco, WV.

Richard John Davis, 55, of Mount Hope, WV passed away on Saturday November 9, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born on November 19, 1968 in Chula Vista, CA a son of the late Charles Earle and Olive Elizabeth Truelove Davis. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two grandchildren Baby Gabe and Baby Montana, two sisters Candace and Marie (Jack) Belcher, two brothers Chuck and Russ Daivs, a son-in-law Pete monk, a nephew Nick Noon, special ex wife Pamela Cumby, and best friend Jason Walker. Survivors include two daughters Jessika Davis and Caitlyn Davis, five grandchildren Allannah Monk, Davin Isom, Jesslynn Isom, Austin Davis and Alexander Davis, a step-son Charlie Martin, two sisters Vicki (Bill) Oney and Janice Davis, four brothers Greg Hewitt, Chris Davis, Lee Davis and Roger Davis, the mother of his children Gloria Aragon, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, November 14th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Lewis Arnold officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Thursday 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.

Coby Lee Toler, 53, of Cyclone, WV passed away on Sunday November 3, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 3, 1971 in Man, WV a son of Randall Toler of Cyclone and the late Donna Toler. Coby was a 1990 graduate of Oceana High School. He worked twelve years for Southern Homes and in the coal industry for twenty-three years providing for his family. Coby was a very loved man by his family, friends and community near and far. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved being outdoors hunting, fishing and working in his garden. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his grandparents Kennis and Imogene Lusk, Jack and Letha Webb, Willard and Evelyn Toler and Joe and Vaunda Boothe, a brother Jackie Toler and a sister-in-law Delana Boothe. Along with his father, he is survived by his beloved wife of thirty-three years, Lavaunda Toler, a son Cody Toler and wife Ashley, a daughter Hannah Joyce and husband David of Hanover, two granddaughters Keelyn and Ashtyn of Cyclone, three grandsons Seth, Daniel and Ethan of Hanover, a sister, Amanda Morgan and husband Winfred of Brandywine, two brothers Dave Toler and wife Laura of Cyclone and Randy Toler and wife Tammy of Churchville, VA, father and mother-in-law Darrell and Dewanna Bailey of Cyclone, father-in-law Gary Boothe of Cyclone, thirteen nieces and nephews, a special boss/friend Leonard Nichols and his Coronado Coal work crew, and a host of uncles, aunts, family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, November 9th at the Cyclone Church of God, Cyclone, WV with Pastor Darrell Bailey, Rev. Scottie Lusk, Bro. Dave Toler and Bro. Joey Webb officiating. He will be laid to rest in Lusk Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8 pm on Friday, November 8th at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.