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Dall McCoy, 83, of Panther, WV passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 18, 1941 in Panther, WV a son of the late L.D. and Rosie Justus McCoy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters Helen Cline and Dicey Hutchinson, an infant brother and a niece Irene Steele. Survivors include a sister Rosie McCoy of Pineville, nephews Everett McCoy of Pataskala, OH, Alfred Lester of Bull Creek and Joe Hutchinson of Short Pole, nieces Kristi McCoy, Patricia Cline, Linda Keen and Joann Browning, and a host of other loving family and friends. Friends may gather with the family after 6 pm on Thursday, May 1st at the Little Zion Church, Panther, WV. He will be laid to rest in the Hutchinson Cemetery, Panther, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. WV.

Sandra Fay Stewart, 71, of Skin Fork, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, WV. She was born on May 24, 1953 in Pineville, WV a daughter of the late Tandy and Louise Wood Shores. Sandra was a member of Cooper Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband William “Bill” Stewart, a granddaughter Daphne White, close friend Enoch Toler, two brothers Clayton Shores and Tandy Shores, Jr., and an infant sibling Baby Shores. Survivors include a daughter Betty Lytton Moore and husband Freddy, a son Kenneth White, Jr., sisters Nancy Tyner, Marie Shollenburger, Gloria Taylor, Myrtle Williams, Judy Lambert, Ruth Baugh and Ruby Kenney, two grandchildren Kodey Blankenship and wife Kendra, and Kacie Reed, a great grandson Leon Blankenship, special loved ones who were dear to her heart, Brandon and Chassadee Toler and their children Bryer and Brason, and Phillip Adkins and Brelynn Reed, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 30th in the chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in the Cooper Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, Skin Fork, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. WV.

Jacob Matthew Kincaid, known to some as Jacobi, 50, of Huntington, WV, left us unexpectedly to take his place with his loving Dad in Heaven, at his home, on April 13, 2025. The youngest of four children, Jacob was born on January 15, 1975 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV, to his loving parents, Gerald Jr. and Annette Kincaid of Red Star, WV. Jacob graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, and briefly resided in Beckley until relocating to Morgantown, WV. Not long after, he made his home in Atlanta, Georgia, until finally returning to WV to be closer to his family. Jacob had a variety of occupations throughout his life. He had a career in hospitality and a love for decorative design and fashion, which he shared any opportunity he had. From serving to bartending, to making beautiful floral arrangements (learned from his mother), to managing and helping people, Jacob found a passion in whatever he chose to do. To have known Jacob was to know love. He was a son, brother, cousin, nephew, uncle, friend and lover of life. Although he endured many obstacles, Jacob never let it dim his light. Jacob could find a positive in everyone, and knew how to meet people where they were. His optimism was infectious, and it drew people to want to be around him. His heart knew no boundaries. Jacob had an avid love for bicycles and the solitude of cycling. He enjoyed animals and loved his family and friends fiercely. Jacob could still enjoy the simplicity of coloring, transforming his personality onto pages with his use of vibrant color. He made an adventure out of life, not only for himself, but everyone around him. An entertainer extraordinaire, known by some as “HOST with the Most”, Jacob made everyone feel welcome and special. Jacob was a light in so many lives. He made people feel seen and heard… validating their very being. Anyone could turn to Jacob for anything without fear of judgement or dishonesty. His genuinely unique presence will be missed deeply by so many. Jacob’s unconditional loving legacy will continue to be carried on by his devoted mother, Mary Annette Evans-Kincaid his siblings Gerald (Valerie) Kincaid III, Nancy (Michael) Lowe, and Roland Kincaid his beloved nieces and nephews, Alexandria (Derek Carson) Bower, Katrina Bower, Noah Bower, Joshua Kincaid, Emily Hutchison, Matthew (Alyssa) Kincaid, Eddie Leadingham, Aryel (Eric) Kyzer, “Little” Randy (Kaitlyn) Kincaid, Clay Kincaid, Axton Kincaid and Khortanna Kincaid and aunts, uncles, cousins and the countless friends he has made throughout the years. To be gone is not to be forgotten, for the lives you have touched shall live on and your memory shall be celebrated. A celebration of Jacob’s life will be held later, with the date and time to be announced by the family.

Preston Short, 55, of Eccles, WV passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 23, 1969 in Welch, WV a son of Janice Chambers Cline of Lillydale and the late Roger Short. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents Walter and Sadie Chambers and Jim and Beulah Short. In addition to his mother survivors include his wife Debbie Short, step children Christina (Rick) Anderson of Pineville and Jeremiah (Paige) Stacy of Turkey Dip, adopted son Dallas, a sister Brenda (Brady) Rowe, brothers Dale Short, Danny “Jay” Short, Danny Brown, Greg Lester, and James Bunch, three step brothers Clayton, Thomas, and Clifton Brown, and David Arrington all of Lynco, step sister Belinda Hamilton of Lynco, his step mother Brenda Arrington of Lynco, aunts and uncles Jennifer Chambers of Oceana, Buck and Barb Short of Clear Fork, Gerald Chambers of Pineville, and Terri and Donald Vanover of Clearfork, special friend Crystal Hatfield, a special niece Amber Short, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, April 29th at the Rock View Pentecostal Church, Rock View, WV with Pastor Jason Perdue officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Short Cemetery, Clear Fork, 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.

Billy Ray Surratt, 69, of Charleston, WV passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born on August 2, 1955 in Bluefield, WV a son of the late Raymond Arthur and Lilly Dillon Surratt. Billy was a senator of the Jaycee’s, the Lion’s Club, the Freemasons and the Shriners. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant sister Patty Ray Surratt. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife Mae Stewart Surratt of Charleston, daughter Niki Hyatt of Charleston, son Chris Surratt of Charleston, a brother Jimmy Surratt and wife Rose of Bradley, three granddaughters Kendra Surratt of Huntington, McKenzie Hyatt of St. Albans and Zoe Hyatt of St. Albans, two nieces Shannon Luzader and husband Greg of Flat Woods and Brandy Sears and husband Jeremery of Sutton, nephew Travis Surratt and wife Kimberly of Beckley, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, April 22nd at the Elk River Church of the Nazarene, Charleston, WV. He will be laid to rest in the Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-9 pm on Monday, April 21st at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. WV.

Leasa Marcella “Peck” Blankenship, 65, of Baileysville, WV beloved mother and grandmother, walked into eternity with the Lord early in the morning on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 17, 1959 a daughter of the late Verner George and Dicie Ethelene Cline. She was married to Christopher Blankenship for 26 years and was blessed with two sons and a step son during her lifetime. She was a member of the Apostolic House of Faith in Simon. She served the Lord for 26 years and loved to hear the songs of praises to the Lord by her sisters, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers Buel Franklin Cline, Freddie Cline, and Bobby Cline, three sisters Brenda Rosharon Cline, Arbutis Buela Morgan, and Linda Sue Toler. Peck is survived by her husband Christpher Blankenship, her sons Tommy (Scarlett) Cline, Zachery (Katie) Cline all of Baileysville, two step sons Christopher, Jr. (Erica) Blankenship and Ryan Blankenship both of Clear Fork, Peck loved more than anything, her grandchildren, Aaliyah, Harleigh, Braxton, Xander, Xena, Jax and Johnston, sisters Sally Margene Sowards, Geneva Fracis Belcher, Glenda Gay Morgan, Roberta (Ronald) Kenneda and Rose Carol (Donnie) Kenneda, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. She also took her special nieces and nephews under her wing, Tince, Buffy, Felicia, Nick, Josh, Haley, and Sharon. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, April 17th at the Apostolic House of Faith, Foundation Fork, WV with her granddaughter whom she was so proud to see working for the Lord, Aaliyah and Rev. Gary Toler officiating. She will be laid to rest in The Cline Cemetery, Brenton, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6 pm on Tuesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 16th at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. WV.

Ricky Alan Lusk, 67, of Oceana, WV passed away on April 9, 2025 at Cabell Huntington Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born December 5, 1957 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Lonnie Lewis Lusk and Clarice Osborne Roop. Ricky was a retired long haul truck driver and loving father, grandfather, brother and son. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Jerry Lusk, step-mother Edith Lusk, step-father Vernon Roop and grandparents Pierce and Mary Lusk. Survivors include his daughter Sheena (T.J.) Chambers of Knoxville, TN, three sisters Sandra (Mackie) Canada of Pineville and Rebecca (Matt) Adams of Oceana, and Kara (Jackie) Conley of Athens, a brother Kevin (Heather) Roop of Bradley, four grandchildren Chandler Lusk, Cameron Chambers, Peyton Chambers and Jayce Chambers, a great granddaughter Aaliyah Lusk, and a host of other loving family and friends. A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Guyandotte Baptist Church, Jesse, WV. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Johnny J. Maynard, 72, of Fayetteville, WV passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. He was born on March 18, 1953 in Steyr, Austria a son of the late James H. and Georgina Ferrari Maynard. John was a retired heavy equipment operator in the Local Union and a 1971 graduate of Oceana High School. He enjoyed life to the fullest, including traveling, golfing and fishing. He made friends where ever he went and will be missed by many. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Regina Alfrey, a brother Jimmy Maynard, a sister-in-law Tammy Maynard, a brother-in-law Billy Redden and a nephew Chad Maynard. Those left to cherish his memory include his children Danelle Perez and wife Chris and Johnny J. Maynard, Jr., the mother of his children, Shirley Savage, a sister Tina Redden, a brother Donald Maynard and wife Charlene, nieces and nephews include Misty Willard, Christy Plumley and husband Aaron, James Maynard, III, Adam Redden and wife Jennifer, Ashley Clark and husband Shawn and Shannon Redden, great nieces and nephews include Allyson and Grayson Plumley, Tammy Maynard, Ava Redden, Kody Blackburn and Kollin Clark, 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.

Ramona Kaye Harman, 77, of Matheny, WV passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born on March 30, 1948 in Charleston, WV a daughter of the late Leonard H. Sr. and Mamie Goode Moran. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband Johnny A. Harman, a grandson Skyler J. Browning, and a brother Leonard Harris Moran. Survivors include her children Michael S. Browning, and wife Stephanie and Jessica Harman-Phillips, a grandson Bryce J. Browning, two brothers Darel Moran and David Moran, and a host of loved cousins, extended family and dear friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. WV.

Deloris Ann Workman, 68, of Cyclone, WV passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV following a short illness. She was born June 22, 1956 a daughter of the late James Kemper and Beulah Faye Bailey Workman. Deloris was a lifelong resident of Cyclone, a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and great friend to all that knew her. She loved relaxing on her porch watching friends and family pass by along the road. She enjoyed watching her flowers grow and gazing at the wildlife that passed through her yard along with her daughter Rebecca and her companion and friend Paul Carper. She also enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandkids and great grandkids at ballgames, birthday parties, cook-outs, and family get together dinners. She enjoyed listening to her great niece Cadee Blackburn play basketball on the radio for Wyoming East High School, her favorite quote was “She tore-em up last night didn’t she.” In addition to her parents and grandparents, she is preceded in death by five sisters, Eileen White, Carleen Holsteen, Karen Cook, Sharon Harrison and Donna Marie Workman, two brothers James Edward Workman and Jame Kemper Workman, Jr., and her step mother Innis Deloris Workman. Survivors include two daughters, Michelle Ann Workman of Buffalo Creek and Rebecca Gay Workman of the home, her grandchildren which were her pride and joy Cody Lee Jannells and companion Kayla Workman, Starlena Lashea Smith and husband Herbie, and Derek Douglas Hager and fiancé Brehana May Lambert all of Buffalo Creek, her great grandchildren Caitlyn Michelle Salter, Sophia Rayann Salter, Mackenzley Elizabeth Salter and Kylie Maye Hager all of Buffalo Creek, two sisters Brenda Kay-Exel (Travis Lusk) of Cyclone and Loretta Lynn Workman of Kopperston, seven brothers James Avery Workman of Kopperston, Ronald Workman and wife Pam of Cyclone, Timmy Workman, Tony Lusk and Benny Ray Workman both of Harrisville, Randy Workman of Wharton and Dewayne Bailey of Madison, her companion and friend Paul Carper of Cyclone, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, April 7th at the Lighthouse Community Church, Kopperston, WV with Pastor Kenny Simpson and Rev. Scotty Lusk officiating. She will be laid to rest in Brown Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Monday at the church. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. WV.

Loraine Collins Bryant, 76, of Hanover, WV formerly of Iaeger went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 30, 2025 at the home of her brother Eugene Reed in Hanover, where she resided for the last year after a long illness. She was born on July 21, 1948 in Krolitz near Horse Creek, WV a daughter of the late Cleo Williams Collins Reed and Herman L. Collins. She was born and raised in Krolitz and loved to go to church and be with family. Loraine was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith and a member of the Pressing On gospel group. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband James Bryant, an infant grandson Daniel Bryant, brother Herman Collins, Jr., sister Hilda Maria, grandparents Charlie and Harvey Collins, step father, Sherman Reed. Those left to cherish her memories include a son Ravon “Ray” Bryant and wife Lisa of Panther, grandsons Joseph (Brittany) Bryant of Bradshaw and Joshua Bruyant of Gilbert, great grandchildren, Alexis, Ryleigh, Seth, Zoey, Mandy and Trevor, sister Sandy Bryant of the home, brothers Eugene Reed of the home, Ronald (Brenda) Reed of Hanover, nieces Kristina Byant of Premier, Kelli (Eddie) Roberts of Iaeger, Denise Reed of Hanover, Ashley (Steve) Kennedy of Paynesville, Kimberly (Cody) Vanover of Iaeger, Dana (Dylan) Roberts of Bluefield, Christiana Roberts of Iaeger, great great nieces, Demi, Karlee, Shaylee, Kaylee, Kynlee and Chelsea, a nephew Teddy (Kayla) Reed, special friends Melissa Taylor and Shannon Lester, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Friday, April 4th at Jeremiah House of Faith, Hanover, WV with Sister Melissa Taylor officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Charlie Williams Memorial Cemetery, Hanover, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6 pm on Thursday, April 3rd at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. WV.

Doff E. Huffman, 79, of Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his home. He was born on June 14, 1945 in Beckley, WV a son of the late Medar and Marie Christian Huffman. Doff was a business man and a pillar of the Mt. Tabor community for most of his adult life. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters Ada Mae Huffman and Jeanetta Lane. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 61 years Norma Clay Huffman, a daughter Angela Dutton, a son Shane Huffman and wife Kimberley, grandchildren Frankie Waddell and companion Jamie Gambill, Nicole Asbury, Cindy James and husband Geary, Megan Huffman, Brett Boblett, and Maggie Boblett, a sister Francis Bennett, a brother CE Huffman, and a host of other loving family and friends. Friends may gather with the family from 1-2 pm on Wednesday, March 26th at the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Beckley, WV. A graveside committal will follow at the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery, Beckley, WV with Rev. Andy Davis officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family would like to give a special thank you to Eppy’s Drug and Hospice of Southern WV for the care and support they offered to Doff and his family. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Wannis Ray Allen, Sr., 78, of Jesse, WV passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. He was born on October 9, 1946 in Jesse, WV a son of the late Budd and Felia M. Brinigar Allen. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Budd Allen, Jr., and two sisters Virginia Bailey and Barbara Kliber. Survivors include his loving wife of almost 50 years Tarsa Bobbitt Allen, a daughter Wendy (Greg) Bishop of Pineville, three sons Wannis Ray Allen, Jr. of Statesville, NC, Aaron Prentice Allen of Statesville, NC and Joseph Michael Allen of Jesse, a brother Arvil Allen of VA, brothers-in-law William Bobbitt of OH, Greg (Terri) Bobbitt of Mooresville, NC and David Brinegar of Teays Valley, ten grandchildren Breanna (Sal) Lopez, Katlyn Allen, Madisyn (Brady) Smith, Makayla Morgan, Gavin Morgan, Wannis Allen, III, Waylond Allen, Aurora Allen, Kiedalin Allen and Isabella Allen, great grandchildren Stori Allen, Kade Smith and Brynn Smith due to arrive in July of 2025, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Monday, March 24th at the Glen Daniel Worship Center, Glen Daniel, WV with Pastor Jerry Cantley officiating. He 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 Monday at the church. Pallbearers will be Greg Bobbitt, David Brinigar, Gavin Morgan, Wannis Allen, III, Waylond Allen and Greg Bishop. Honorary pallbearers will be William Bobbitt, Salvador Lopez and Brady Smith. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. WV.

Debbie Cook-Acord, 71, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at her home following a long illness. She was born December 31, 1953 in Beckley, WV a daughter of the late Brian and Mable Grayson Wesley. Debbie was a member of the Craney Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the UMWA. Debbie worked as a roof bolter in the coal mines at U.S. Steel in Pinnacle WV for over thirteen years. Debbie had a love for horses, she owned and rode them for years. She also enjoyed painting ceramics and doing ceramic classes when she was younger. Debbie loved spending time with her family. Debbie was saved and had a love for our Lord Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 37 years, James Hippie Acord of Oceana, a daughter Kelli Daniels and husband Ronnie of Claremont, NC, three grandchildren, Montana Ervine and husband Cole of Claremont, NC, Summer Harvey and husband Hunter of Catawba, NC, and Zackary Daniels and wife Bridgette of Claremont, NC, four great-grandsons Colter and Cray Ervin, Remington Daniels, and Creed Harvey, two very special nieces Kimberly Cary of Fredericksburg, VA and Whisper Acord of Colonial Heights, VA, three nephews, Tyler Acord of Oceana, Jerico Farley of Youngsville, NC, and Nicholas Farley of Oceana, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, March 24th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8pm on Sunday, March 23rd at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Teresa Lynn Rutter, 46, of War, WV passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 19, 1978 in Welch, WV a daughter of Freddie and Shirley Cole Lewis of War. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Arthur and Minnie Lewis and Lee Cole, aunts and uncles Rita Wolfe, Homer and Bessy Estep and James Harold Lewis. Survivors include five daughters Kendra Nathan Ball of Panther, Annie (Wyle Barton) Rutter, Margie (Marvie) Perkins, Geraldine (Wayne) Sparks and Kim (Matthew Morgan) Rutter all of Vals Creek, her companion Marion Rutter of War, her grandmother Helen Cole, a sister Kim Lewis of Mt. Airy, NC, grandchildren Polly Ball, Brayden Ball, Michelle Barton, Wyle Barton, Clifford Barton, Bailey Barton, Brooklyn Perkins, Megan Perkins, Trinity Perkins, Ty Perkins, Marty Perkins, Audrey Coleman, Matthew Morgan, Noah Sparks, Gabriella Adams, Alana Sparks and Lillyana Sparks, very special great nephew Samuel Slone, nieces, Tiffany (Faron) Hodge and Brianna (Garrett) Beeman, nephew Chirs Roberts, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, March 26th at the Pentecostal Holiness Church, Yukon, WV with Rev. Charles Rose officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Rutter Bowman Cemetery, Jolo, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6 pm on Tuesday, March 25th at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. WV.

David Lowell Massey, 70, of Oceana, WV left this world on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on April 1, 1954 in Mullens, WV a son of the late Russell and Alma Taylor Massey. David was a 1972 graduate of Oceana High School and a United States Air Force Veteran. He was a volunteer of the Oceana Fire Department as the longest standing member since the age of 16, and a coal miner at various mines where he served as Chief Electrician, Super Intendent and Maintenance. He retired after 52 years under ground on his 70th birthday. He was a resilient hard worker, known to fix anything. He was known as an inspiration, mento and a friend. Though he was known for many things in his life, Dave’s family was his pride and joy. He was the best husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was the glue to his family and very much their super hero. David and his son have had the enjoyment of participating in Bass tournaments, for over 20 years. During this time, they traveled across many states together creating memories chasing bass. His son Russell, wasn’t just his son, but also his best friend. Even though his daughter was kicked off the boat, they shared a different bond including dinner dates and secrets. She will always remain his baby girl. Our lives will forever be changed and with his last breath he took parts of us with him. Ther will never be another man as selfless and humble as him and he will be missed every day. His family truly feels blessed to have known and loved him. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Linda Massey, mother-in-law Shirley Bullington, and brothers-in-law Jimmy and Joe Bullington. Those left to cherish his beautiful memories include his loving wife and best friend of 50 years, Patty Massey, his son Russell (Lisa) Massey of Talcott, a daughter Brandi Massey of Oceana, a sister Elaine (Mike) Martin of FL, his grandchildren Marissa (Dakota) Copenhaver of Princeton, Kayla (Zack) Payne of Peterstown, Kelsi (Trevor) Toler of Oceana, Taylor (Dawson) Paticher of Meadow Bridge, Kameron York of Oceana, Trevor, Massey, Collin Massey and Morgan Massey all of Talcott, great grandchildren Christian Payne, Brooks Payne, Zander Toler and Zoland Toler, a very special person he looked at like a son, Timmy O’Neil of Poplar Buff, MO, special nieces and nephews Tony, Lori and Tyler (Krissy), important cousins George and Jean (Terry), two very special lifelong friends and brother Ricky (Janet) Hicks, and a host of other loving family and friends. David was such a great man, he had his son, two grandsons, and a great grandson all names after him. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Friday, March 21st at Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, WV with Rev. William Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Thursday in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Kameron York, Trevor Massey, Collin Massey, Dakota Copenhaver, Zack Payne, Dawon Poticher, Trevor Toler and Timmy O’Neil. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. WV.

Denver Justice, Jr., 73, of Sabine, WV entered his heavenly home on March 15, 2025, at 8:10 p.m. at his home in Sabine that he shared with his loving wife, Kathy Justice. Denver Justice, also known as DJ, graduated from Man High School in 1971 and shortly after joined the military. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving 3 years, 3 months, and 3 days: entering on December 1, 1971, and completing his service as a Sergeant. He completed Basic Military Training in Texas, follow training in Colorado as a Munitions Maintenance Specialist with his first duty station being at Clark AFB in the Philippines for two years. DJ completed his service at Shaw AFB, South Carolina. Upon completing the military career, he worked at the Georgia Pacific Sawmill and went into the coal mines in 1976 with Eastern Associated Coal for Harris #2 mines where he worked and retired as a certified electrician. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and playing with his grandkids. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his wife of 31 years and his friends and family as much as possible. DJ loved the Lord and attended Lynco Community Church where he served as an assistant pastor. He was proceeded in death by his daughter Kitty Crouse, brother Billy Joe Justice, and his parents Launa and Denver Justice, Sr., daughter-in-law Lisa Kenneda, long-time friend Melvin Christian, and both sets of Grand Parents. Those left to cherish his memories is his wife Kathy of Sabine siblings William, Betty-Gail and husband Darrell, Jerry, Eddie, Joan and husband Johnny, and Kenny and spouse Mary children Jason and wife Christy Justice of Choctaw, Oklahoma Donny and wife Jenetta Justice of Oceana Charlotte and husband Alfred Ball of Sabine Earl Jo Kenneda of Glen Rogers Betty and husband Adam Ford of Ravencliff and Cathlean and husband Richard Deer of Sabine and Justin Smitherman, grandchildren Mahala (Laboy), Miranda, Aidan, and Amiyah Justice Tyler and Jacob Crouse, Tori (Wilson), Seth, and Sylvia Justice Hannah (Duncan), Nathan, Kyndal and Ford Hannah Smitherman (Whom he loved as a daughter), Anthony Blankenship, Stormy Ball, Kayla and Chirstopher Mollohan Anabel, Aliyah, Isaac, Abraham, Gideon, and Abel Ford Neveah, Bryleigh, and Jackon Deer. To include a host of great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Genesis 4:9, where Cain, after killing his brother Abel, responds to God's question "Where is your brother Abel?" with "I don't know. Am I my brother's keeper?". Funeral services will be 2 pm on Saturday, March 22nd in the Chapel of Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Jackie Buckland speaking and Sister Judy Mullens reading his obituary. Friends may gather with the family from 1 pm until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. Per DJ’s request he will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Michael Mark Snodgrass, Sr., 75 of Cyclone, WV, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his home. He was born on January 29, 1950 in Parkersburg, WV a son of the late Joseph Ford and Lorena Chipps Snodgrass. Michael was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed fishing, visiting with family and friends and going out to eat. He attended the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son Eric W. Snodgrass, a daughter Tiffany N. Maynor, sisters Gail Littleton, Emma Jean Keith, Eileen Goff, Lalah Barker and Martha Dale Snodgrass, a brother Joseph Ford Snodgrass, II, a sister-in-law Maggie Porschart and brother-in-law’s Richard and Virgil Paynter. Survivors include his loving wife Beverly Sue Paynter Snodgrass, his children Michael Mark Snodgrass, Jr. of Parkersburg, Angie Hardbarger of Harrisville, Tim Snodgrass of Harrisville and Sherie Riggs of Parkersburg, a sister Marion Rollins of Parkersburg, a daughter-in-law Aimee Snodgrass of Glendale, special friends Chippie and Angie Lusk, brother-in-law’s Gary (Delma) Paynter, Eddie (Marsha) Paynter and Richard Paynter, sister-in-law’s Donna Paynter (Freddie) Lusk, and Jennifer (George) Bailey, 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 4 pm on Saturday, March 15th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Randall Bailey officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may gather with the family from 3 pm until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Shirley Ann Lambert Belcher, 79, of Brier Creek went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Shirley was born July 31, 1945 at Brier Creek, a daughter of the late Tom and Hazel Rose Lambert. She was one of the founding members of the Indian Creek Baptist Church where she served as secretary and treasurer at different times over the years. She loved singing, flower gardening, crafting, cooking, and baking. One thing people could never get enough of was her Milky Way cake. Her favorite verse was, “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1. Her season has now ended. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law George and Louise Belcher, a sister Phyllis Lambert, two sisters-in-law Ernestine and Kathy Belcher, two brothers-in-law Jerry Young and Glenn Belcher, Sr. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 60 years Roger Belcher, a son Tommy Belcher and wife Joyce, a daughter Teresa Taylor and husband Eddie all of Brier Creek, four grandsons John Cook of Oceana, David Cook and wife Tiffany of Bud, Zac Taylor and wife Taylor of Princeton, and Joshua Chase Taylor of Princeton, six great-grandchildren Brooke Sammons and husband Hunter, Nathan Cook and wife Morgan, Katie Morgan and husband Cameron, Lauren, Karson, and Bryson Cook, two great-great-grandchildren Waylon Morgan and Ellerbee Cook, two sisters Diana Young of Pineville and Reba Morgan and husband Mark of Brier Creek, two fur babies, Tiny and Buddy, her church family, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12pm on Monday, March 17th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11am until time of service at the funeral home on Monday. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. WV.​

Joann “Jo” Woody, 76, of Simon, WV passed away on Saturday, March 8th, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on September 9, 1948 in Simon, WV, a daughter of the late Mckinley and Lola Cecil Woody. She lived a life dedicated to Jesus and love for her family and friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two daughters Polly Ann Woody and Mary Ann Toler, a brother Jimmy Woody, a sister Glena Fay Lafferty, nephew Lucas Woody and a granddaughter Amy Toler. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Georgia Hatfield and husband Anthony, a son Charlie Toler and wife Katelynn, brother John Woody and wife Sandra, sister Maybell Tayes and husband Kenneth, her grandchildren Avery (Jennifer) Toler, Adam (Tiffany) Toler, Cassie Toler, Dalton (Lexie) Toler, Brianna (Landon) Roach, and Anthony Hatfield II, her great-grandchildren AJ Toler, Dylan Toler, Thomas Toler, Emily Toler, Zack Toler, Brock Toler, Jaxon Garcia, Elena Garcia, Levan Ortega, Ellie May Stafford, and Aria Toler, two nieces Angel (Randy) McCloud and Glenna Blankenship, nephews Jason (Sherry) Tayes, Charles Woody, John Woody, Jr, J.J. (Alice) Dunford, and John Con, and a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1pm on Thursday, March 13th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Jay Blankenship officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 12pm until time of service at the funeral home Thursday. She will be laid to rest in Toler Cemetery, Sun Hill, WV. Pallbearers will be Avery Toler, Adam Toler, Dalton Toler, Brock Toler, Zach Toler, and Rick Blankenship. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Roger Lee Osborne, 83, of Koppers City Bottom, WV, entered his Heavenly Home on Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was born October 26, 1941 at Lorado, WV a son of the late Elmer and Ruth Bell Lusk Osborne. Roger found joy in serving the Lord. He was a deacon for 21 years and an active member of Joseph Baptist Church for 17 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers Alton Jay Osborne and Warner Ray Osborne, two wives Ruth Ilene Nester Osborne and Susan Jane Cook Osborne, and a daughter Tammy Lynn Osborne Miller. Those left to cherish his memory include his four daughters, Sandi Osborne Wielt of Koppers City Bottom, Cheryl Lamb and husband Kenny of Crany, Monica Whitlock and husband Emerson “Cubby” of Cottageville, and Stephanie Cook and husband William of Crany, a brother Otis Lee Osborne and wife Linda of Lorado, seven grandchildren Jessica Harrelson and husband Shane of Denver, NC, Kaula Lamb David and husband Reggie of Kopperston, Beth Lusk and husband Rodney “Rolo” of Crany, Brittany Whitlock of Cottageville, Kurt Lamb of Crany, Garrett Whitlock of Cottageville, and Sarah Cook of Crany, twelve great-grandchildren Emma Harrelson, Ember Harrelson, Alyiah Riffe, Alex Brunty, Sydney Lusk, Brayden Lamb, Raelynn Lamb, Kenley Morgan, Noah David, Abel Lamb, Axel Lamb, Chaynce David, and Tammy Maynard, a son-in-law Danny Miller of Denver, NC, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, March 14th at Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, WV with Pastor William Cook and Rev. Jeffery Elkins officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 pm on Thursday, March 13th at the church. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Pallbearers will be Phillip Paynter, Johnny Lester, Rolo Lusk, Caleb Conley, Reggie David, and Kevin Paynter. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Kathyerne Milam, 83, of Long Branch, WV, went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 7, 2025 at her home. She was born October 23, 1941 a daughter of the late Georgia Patrick and the late Clearance Roberts. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters Julia Toler, Jean Roberts, Ollie Patrick, and Shirley Patrick, her brothers Leroy Patrick and Earl Patrick, a brother-in-law Robert Bishop, niece Rue Cline Morgan, a nephew Dallas Cline, great-great-grandson Hunter Blankenship, II, and the love of her life Buddy “Chipmunk” Ford. Those left to cherish her memory include her sisters Helen Bishop and Kay (Teddy) Thompson both of VA, her children Charles and Martha Roberts, Wesley and Holly Bishop, Audrey and Chris Kenneda, Stella and Charlie Kenneda, and Sylvia Nella and Johnny Riffe, fourteen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at 12pm on Wednesday, March 12th at the Upper Room Jesus Name Church, Long Branch, WV with Rev. Brad Kenneda and Pastor Freddy Thompson officiating. Friends may gather with the family after 6pm on Tuesday, March 11th, at the church. She will be laid to rest in Clarence Cline Cemetery, Gilbert Creek, WV. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Michael Wayne Acord, 63, of Oceana, WV passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2025 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. He was born on August 28, 1961 in Man, WV, a son of the late James Dee and Leah Lurlene Acord. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Shawn Acord, eight brothers Aldie Charles Acord, Jimmy Dale Acord, Dallas Steve Acord, Stanley “Spunk” Acord, James “Danny” Acord, David “Bud” Acord, Norman Cline and Timothy Acord, and a sister-in-law Donna Acord. Survivors include his companion JoAnne Graham, a daughter Erica Dawn Acord of Lynco, a son Brandon (Amber Toler) Acord of Lynco, seven grandchildren Bre’Andon Lusk, Waylon Sprouse, Ashia Sprouse, McKinley Baker, Branson Acord, Brayleigh Acord and Breonna Acord, three sisters Joan Acord of Oceana, Reva Walls of Beckley and Janet (Steve Summers) Acord of Glen Fork, six brothers Keith Acord of Crouches Farm, Kenny Acord of Beckley, Rick (Norma) Adkins of SC, Mark (Claudia) Acord of Seth, Larry (Tonya) Presley of Mullens, and Chris (Lora) Acord of Oceana, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 7 pm on Wednesday, March 12th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. William Cook officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 6 pm until time of service on Wednesday 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.

Kenneth Edward Brown, Jr., 43, of Davin, WV, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his home. He was born on March 10, 1981 in Man, WV. He is preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, Edward and Flo Brown, his father and step mother, Kenneth and Renee Brown, and grandparents Lou and Hugh Calton. Survivors include a sister, Beverly Glass and husband Jameson, his mother and step father Linda Wright and husband Alfred, two step brothers Justin Lambert and wife Amber and Tim Lambert and wife Alisha, a great aunt Mary Bias, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins 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.

Gary Dean Reed, 70, of Amigo, WV, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his home. He was born September 18, 1954 in Amigo, WV, a son of the late Sherman Reed and the late Cora Alma Graham Rhodell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Robert Stanley Reed, Jimmy Wayne Reed, and Isaac Reed and two sisters Judy Karen and Patricia Graham. Those left to cherish his memory include his son Basil Reed of Mocksville, NC, his grandchildren Wade Reed, Chloe Reed, Lilly Reed, and Aiden Reed, siblings David Foley and wife Barbara of Sophia, WV, Carol Muzzleman of Rhodell, WV, Vickie Mills and husband Johnny of Odd, WV, Missy Stumbo Bud of Cool Ridge, WV, Allen Reed of Ellison Ridge, WV, Ruby Birdsong of Mocksville, NC, Linda Reed of Josephine, WV, Shelia Shrewsbury and husband Bruce of Barkers Ridge, WV, and Franky Reed of Odd, WV, sister-in-law Willia Reed of Amigo, his girlfriend Gloria Duncan of Rhodell, WV, his very good friend Paul Banks, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated and no public services will be held. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Claudette Etta Thomas, 82 of Oceana, WV, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on June 27, 1942 in Davy, WV a daughter of the late Winfored Herman and Emily Fruia Thomas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband Billy Ray Pritt, two sons Johnny Ray Pritt and Eddie Ray Pritt, a daughter-in-law Shirl Pritt, two brothers Herman Thomas and Eugene Thomas, two sisters Linda Bowling and Patricia Gearhart, and a brother-in-law John Gearhart. Those left to cherish her memory include her sister Banie Sue Noel and husband Stoney and her grandchildren Dalton, Jake, Johnathan, and several others. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am Sunday, March 9th at Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, WV with William Cook officiating. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Dorothy Jane Adkins Brown, 85, of Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 5, 1939 in Robinette, WV a daughter of the late William and Clara Brown Adkins. Dorothy was a member of the Lacoma Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Charles Brown, two sons Kenneth Brown and Kevin Brown, two sisters Margaret Frost and Marie Adkins, and two brothers Clifford Adkins and Harold Adkins. Those left to cherish her memories include a son, Tim Brown and wife Suzann of Crab Orchard, WV and a daughter, Tina Smith and husband Sid of Hardy, KY, a sister, Garnet (Jay) Adkins of Amherstdale, WV, grandchildren Jason (Kendra) Brown, Megan (Clint) Duncan, Christa (Casey) Newsome, Kayla (Nick) Brown, and Caitlyn Smith, two step grandchildren James Smith and Meaghan Anderson, six great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, March 8th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Merle Walls officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.