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Barbara Jean Bragg Crouse, 74, of Kopperston, WV passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 16, 1949 in Oceana, WV a daughter of the late Lloyd and Rita Elkins Bragg. She has three precious angels already in Heaven, her parents and her daughter Jessica Spears. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband Thomas Crouse, her children Kim Bragg (Andy) Lafferty of Bassett, VA, Mickey (Heather) Crouse of Matheny, and Sebrena Spears of Martinsville, VA, her step sons Shawn Crouse of Oceana and Bobby (Jessica) Crouse of Kopperston, her grandchildren Candace Lafferty, Derek Lafferty and Tyler Juarez all of Bassett, VA, Brandi Nutter and Christopher Nutter both of Kopperston, Adrian Spears and Destiny Spears both of Martinsville, VA, Zach Crouse and Lexi Crouse both of Kopperston, Tyler Crouse and Jacob Crouse both of Oceana, her great grandchildren Phoenix Bowman of Chatmoss, VA, Zoey Lafferty of Bassett, VA, Bentley Spears, Audree Spears and Da’Kari Spears all of Martinsville, VA, her precious fur baby Benji, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, December 7th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. James Milam officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Cook Bragg Cemetery, Oceana, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Adrian Spears, Tyler Juarez, Derek Lafferty, Christopher Nutter, Sebrena Spears, Kim Lafferty, Dalton Cline, and Mickey Crouse. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Kelly Jean Lester, 61, of Pineville, WV passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born on August 3, 1962 in Crawfordsville, IN a daughter of the late Kenneth DeWayne and Mary Louise Coffenberry Lester. Kelly loved to go to Russ Taff concerts and listen to gospel music. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother Raymond Allen Vincent, a brother in law Benjamin Gleason, a niece Danielle Louise Crum, a nephew David “Perky” Lovins and a great nephew Kyle David Cline. Survivors include her two children Amber and Mariah Lester both of the home, her siblings Linda Gleason of Keyrock, Sherry Kendricks (Ronnie Shirley) of Mooresville, NC and Kenny Wayne (Penny) Lester of Crawford, IN, nieces and nephews Christina (Verdis) Walls, Jonathon Lovins, Allison Lovins, Jason (Jessica) Crum, Alesha (Josh) Gray, Angela (Scott) Martin and Jaime (Cory) Baker, Jesse Vincent, Angie Vincent, Tony Vincent, special friends Russ and Tori, and a host of great nieces, great nephews, and other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. A celebration of her life will be held at 5pm on Friday, December 8th at the Sweet Divine Baptist Church, Bear Hole Road, WV with Rev. Joey Massey officiating. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Lucille Elizabeth Varney, 86, of Oceana, WV went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. She was born on December 29, 1936 in Crouch’s Farm, WV a daughter of the late Jack and Mary Graham Acord. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years Rev. Robert “Bob” Varney, her only sister Betty Johnson, and her brothers Mick Acord, John Acord, Ambrose Acord and Jimmy Acord. Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved children Anita (Terry) Hood of Kopperston, Carol (Ron) Tucker of Maxwelton, her only son Robert Varney, Jr., of the home, her only granddaughter Ashley Lester of Kopperston, a special great granddaughter Ava Lester of Kopperston, a brother Bobby (Phyllis) Acord of Crouch’s Farm, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, December 6th at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church, Oceana, WV with Pastor Jackie Grimmett officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Wednesday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Kenneth Lee Keenan, 36, of Herndon, WV passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 27, 1987 in San Antonio, TX a son of the late Martin Robert Keenan, Sr. and Edna Mae Thomas. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his two grandmothers Beatrice “Bea” Mary Thomas and Sheila Elizabeth Polatty, his grandfather Leonard Thomas, and many uncles and aunts. Survivors include his a daughter Chasidy Marie Clark, a son Eric Matthew Pentz, his grandfather Roy Arthur Polatty, a sister Tanya Renee Thomas, a brother Martin Robert “Marty” Keenan, Jr., three brothers in law Everette “Lee Roy” Judson Polatty, Casey Neal Clark and Jamie Ray Clark, three sisters in law Jessica Marie Burke, Shydian Jutina Clark, and Jessica Marie Burke, his soul mate Yvonne Irene Clark, two nephews Tyler Thomas Keenan and Travis John Lee Keenan, his mother and father in law Dorita Faith Clark and Sean Price Clark, five step brothers, and a host of 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.

Della Mae Cline Powell, 75, of Princeton, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She was born on March 19, 1948 in Bull Creek, WV a daughter of the late Burl and Eddie Alice “Mary” Spencer Cline. Della attended the Athens Church of God. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Dallas Wayne Powell, a son Robert Medlen, Jr. and a brother Thomas Cline. Survivors include a daughter Donna Wilson of Glade Springs, VA, two sons Milton (Vicki) Medlen and Jeffery Medlen all of Chilhowie, VA, three sisters Edna Kennedy of Iaeger, Ellen (Gene) Roberts of Pipestem and Anna (Johnny) Matney of NC, seven grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, December 2nd at the Horse Creek Church of the Living God, Horse Creek, WV with Bro. Stanley Metz officiating. She will be laid to rest in Elwood Kennedy Cemetery, Horse Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Saturday at the church. Pallbearers will be her family. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Patty Jean Abbott Toler, 73, of Lynco, WV passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born on June 18, 1950 in Christian, WV a daughter of the late Harrison and Daisy Mae Abbott, Sr. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 33 years, Ron Toler, two daughters, Sandy Cline and Kim Toler, a granddaughter Tashawna Bailey, a sister Sue Beaver, brother in law Otis Beaver, and a nephew Nick Abbott. Those left to cherish her memory include her grandson Wesley Shane Toler, two great grandchildren Aliyah Grace Bailey and Grayson Aaron Bailey, two sisters Romaine Morgan and companion Jeff Toler of Cyclone, Trecia Kay Hayes and husband Roger of Sevierville, TN, son in law Timmy Cline and fiance Kim Morgan of Oceana, a brother Harrison Abbott, Jr. and wife Nancy of Kopperston, a special niece and caregiver Carol Rose and husband Jerry of Kopperston, and Patty had a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members, friends and her Guyandotte Missionary Baptist Church family. Funeral service will be held at 1pm on Monday, December 4th at Guyandotte Missionary Baptist Church with her brother, Pastor Harrison Abbott, Jr. officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12pm until time of service, Monday at the church. Pallbearers will be her family. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Kathy Stafford, 72, of Shady Spring, WV, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was born on June 23, 1951 in Oceana, WV a daughter of the late Clarence Ray and Wanda Estepp Meade. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her two sons, Timmy and Gregory Stafford, two brothers, Wilkie Lee Meade and William “Bill” Kirk, and sister-in-law Belvia Lovins Meade. Survivors include her loving husband Bobby Joe Stafford, her sisters, Anna Matney of Somerset, KY, Judy Dooley of Shady Spring, Jeanie (Freddie) Dooley of Rice, VA, Cindy Massie of Oceana, and Sondra (Sam) Robinson of Hardy, VA, her brothers, Johnny (Linda) Meade of Richmond, VA, Ray Clarence (Sandy) Meade of Kopperston, and Jerry Meade of Oceana, special nieces, Ladonna Argabright of Fairdale, and Wanda Short of Shady Spring, her loyal dog, Charlie and her dear friend, Paula Mullins of Parrish, AL and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, December 1st in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Dewey Lowe and Pastor Bill Massey officiating. She will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Wanda Joyce Shaffer, 57, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at CAMC General, Charleston, WV. She was born on November 6, 1966 in Welch, WV a daughter of Mary Lou Tilley of Oceana and the late Poza Edward Mullens. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by a son Clarence “CD” Hill, her step father Robert Hill, a brother Tommy Mullens and grandparents Alfred and Goldie Tilley. In addition to her mother survivors include a daughter Mary Hill of Oceana, a brother Eddie Stewart of Jamestown, IN, and a host of other loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, November 28th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Michael Dempsey officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Gladys Lorene Toler, 94, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at her home. She was born on June 12, 1929 in Ages, KY a daughter of the late Joel and Sarah Duff Stevens. She was a member of the Oceana United Methodist Church. She loved working in her church and singing in the choir. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Alvin Toler, three brothers Arthur (Glenna) Stevens, Oscar (Ruth) Stevens and Omar Stevens, four sisters Bertha (Arnold) Miracle, Ann (Anthony) Perna, Nora (Bill) Maag and Doris (Robert) Bailey. Survivors include a daughter Theresa (Leonard) Stewart of Oceana, two sons Garry Toler and Braden (Samantha) Toler of Morgantown, five grandchildren, Robert Smith of Nitro, Michelle (Teddy) Gibson of Oceana, Melody Starr Walker of Columbia, SC, Jeremia and Andrew Toler of Morgantown, three great grandchildren, Austin (Savannah) Gibson of Oceana, Tyler Kenneda of Morgantown and Whitney (Justin) Tolliver of Eccles, three great great grandchildren Ryder and Hadley Tolliver of Eccles and Adaline Kay Gibson of Oceana, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, November 29th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Ronnie Acord, Pastor Johnny Maynard and Pastor David Blankenship officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. A special thank you to Deloris Maynard, and Charles and Debra Shirley for all the love and help you gave our Mother. Your act of kindness will never be forgotten. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Freddie Joe “Joey” Cline, 60, of Sunhill, WV, passed away on Saturday, November 18th at his home. He was born on May 9, 1963 in Chicago, IL a son of Yvonne Hughes Cline of Sunhill and the late Bobby Lee Cline. Joey was a 1981 graduate of Baileysville High School. He was a great football player, a boxer and Golden Glove Champion. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his daughter Sara Cline, a brother Tony Cline, a nephew Austin Cline, his grandparents Fred and Irene Cline and Fred and Mary Hughes, and a foster sister Nancy Whitfield. In addition to his mother survivors include two daughters Paige Cline of Oceana and Josie Cline of Cyclone, two sisters Hope (Jeremy) Pettry and Faith (Kevin) Morgan all of Sunhill, a brother Eddie Cline of Sunhill, a foster sister Sandra Carney, four grandchildren Joseph Blake Dishmon, Kimberly Dishmon, Trinity Thomas, Alanah Cook and one due in April 2024, his cousin and best friend Curtis Browning, his friend Darrell Jordan, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

James Roy Farren, 86, a lifetime resident of Oceana, WV was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV. He was born on September 1, 1937 in Oceana, WV a son of the late Orlie Cecil and Nancy Icie Clay Farren. James was a United States Army Veteran. He was a coal miner for 44 years and a member of the UMWA. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers Robert O. Forren and Glen “Butch” Forren, a sister in law June Forren, and a brother in law Roger Ward. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Linda Farren, his three children James C. Farren and wife Melissa, Shawn Farren and wife Michelle, and Sherry Farren and wife Veronica Parler, two sisters Gale Ward, Neva Baldwin and husband Gary, five grandchildren Steven “Rebel” Travis, Sunny Farren, Hunter Farren, Seth Farren, and Caleb Farren. James requested to shorten the grief for his family by not having services. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Ocie Bell Mullins, 51, of Lorado, WV passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2023. She was born on March 8, 1972 in Man, WV a daughter of the late Oliver Lee and Betty Lou Elkins Mullins, Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents. Those left to cherish her memory include her son Danny Williams and wife Staci, two brothers Oliver Lee Mullins and wife Tiffany and Edison Lee Mullins and companion Amanda, a grandson Casen Lee Williams, and two special friends Becky Miller and April Albright. Funeral service will be held at Lundale Freewill Baptist Church at 12pm on Wednesday, November 22. She will be laid to rest in Home Sweet Home Cemetery, Lorado, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 7 on Tuesday, November 21st at the church. In lieu of flowers the family has requested for donations be made to the funeral home, P.O. Box 249 Oceana, WV 24870. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

She openeth her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed her husband also, and he praiseth her. (Proverbs 31:26-28) Cora Lee Stewart, 81, of Matheny, WV, passed away due to a sudden illness on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. She was surrounded by family and loved ones in her final hours, and her daughter and sister were holding her hands as she took her last breath. Born on November 11, 1942, at home on Barker’s Ridge, WV, a daughter of the late David and Maxine Lusk McKinney. She was the sixth child in a family of twelve, and she dearly loved each and every one of her siblings. On February 6, 1959, she married her soul mate Neely U. Stewart, who preceded her in death on October 19, 1988. Cora lived a long and fulfilled life. She loved the Lord and tried to live her life in a way that was a testimony to her faith. For over 50 years she attended Matheny Methodist Church, and worked countless hours in the ministry of that church. She loved deeply, forgave easily, gave generously and she believed the best of everyone. She never saw a stranger, and anyone who visited her home was greeted with open arms and a pleasant smile. If you ever left her home hungry, it was your own fault. Cora was well-known for her fried chicken, skillet cornbread and fluffy buttermilk biscuits. She was happiest when she made others happy. She loved her community and neighbors and is credited with teaching dozens of neighborhood children how to ride a bicycle even though she didn’t know how to ride one herself. Cora loved to quilt and crochet. She made hundreds of blankets over the years and gave every one of them to a loved one. One such crocheted blanket won first prize in a county fair in Florida, where it was entered by its recipient. For such a little woman, Cora had a big heart. She loved everyone from the young to the elderly, and she provided kindness to all she met regardless of situation. To know her was to love her, and she embodied the old adage, “they don’t make them like that anymore.” While we mourn the loss of our dear Cora, we know she is in a much better place. One of her favorite songs was “Satisfied,” and there is a line in it that goes, “when my eyes are closed in death with my Jesus I’ll be at rest, then you’ll know I’m satisfied.” Anyone who knew her can most assuredly find comfort in knowing that Cora is, indeed, now satisfied. In addition to her beloved husband and parents, Cora was preceded in death by a beloved son, Ricky Lee Stewart, on June 28, 2020 two brothers, Junior McKinney, and Elbert McKinney and three sisters, Ollie Poe, Pauline Stewart and infant Mary Louise McKinney eight brothers-in-law, whom she considered brothers, June Poe, Berman Whitt, Glen Wilson, Charles Stewart, Sebert Stewart, Jack Stewart, Ray Shields, Jimmy Cline and Buren Lusk and six sisters-in-law, whom she considered sisters, Kitty McKinney, Ethel McKinney, Diana Stewart, Hazel Cline, Violet Shields, and Patsy Stewart her beloved mother-in-law Minnie Stewart, and two very special friends Annette Linkous and Winford Workman. Left behind to cherish her memory is son, Allen M. Stewart and wife Donna, of Oceana, a daughter Shirley L. Burns and husband Matthew, of Morgantown a daughter-in-law Priscilla Stewart a special nephew and niece Keith Stewart and Lesa Goins, whom she considered her extra children nine grandchildren, Ronnie Stewart (Christina), Tisha Vest (Mike), Ashley Loggins (Patrick), Shawn Luzader (Jimmy), Mandie Haught, Melinda Stewart (Will), Becky Osborne(Rex) , Ali Stewart, and Mark Stewart (Savanah), 12 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, beloved siblings, Meldie Whitt, of Beckley Mable Wilson, of Corrine Dorothy Adkins, and husband George, of Mullens Nina Clay, and husband Dallas, of Beckley, Charlotte McKinney, and husband Danny, of Stephenson James McKinney of Stephenson and three sisters-in-law that she thought of as sisters, Wanda McKinney, of Stephenson Gladys Lusk of Shady Spring and Maureen Stewart of Ft. Myers, FL. The immediate family would like to add a special thanks to Cora’s grandson Mark Stewart, whom she raised and thought of as a son. Mark was her caregiver for the past several years and diligently and lovingly tended to her every need. He was always there when Cora needed him and provided immeasurable comfort to her in her final years. Also a special mention to her great-grandson Ricky A. Stewart who was the literal light of her life and whom she treasured beyond measure. Their days of watching television and eating snacks together highlighted the bond of love across the generations. Cora’s children are convinced that having little Ricky in her life extended it by three years. And special thanks to Becky Osborne, for being so tender and loving to Cora during her visits. Funeral service will be held at 4pm on Tuesday, November 21st in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 3pm until time of service on Tuesday at the Funeral Home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Sue Marie Beaver, 71, of Clear Fork, WV passed away following a short illness on Friday, November 17, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family who sang her favorite song, Amazing Grace, as she entered the gates of Heaven. She was born on December 17, 1951 in Lynco, WV a daughter of the late Harrison and Daisy May Abbott, Sr. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Otis Beaver, a brother-in-law Ron Toler, nephew Nick Abbott, two nieces Sandy Cline and Kim Toler, and a great niece Tashawna Bailey. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Angela Beaver and companion Riley Blankenship, son Kevin Beaver and wife Rebecca both of Cedar Creek, grandchildren Dalton Pritt, Jacob Pritt, and Gracie Beaver, brother Harrison Abbott, Jr. and wife Nancy of Kopperston, sisters Romaine Morgan and husband Jeff of Cyclone, Trecia Hayes and husband Roger of Sevierville, TN, and Patty Toler of Lynco, several other family members, friends, neighbors, and her church family of Guyandotte Baptist Church. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated and laid to rest with her husband at Toler Cemetery, Sun Hill, WV. There will be no services. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Bobby Acord, Jr., 53, of Kopperston, WV passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on December 29, 1969 in Welch, WV a son of Bobby and Phyllis Hunt Acord, Sr. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Jack and Mary Acord and his maternal grandmother Marie Steele. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include two sisters Tammy Ray and Sandy Shupe and brother in law Ronnie Shupe, a brother Farlen Acord, and his sister in law Norma Shupe, a niece Kelli Wilson, two nephews Matthew Ray and Jarred Shupe, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes Bobby will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Jeffrey Eugene Meadows, 46, of Glen Rogers, WV went home to rest on Sunday, November 12, 2023. He was born on February 4, 1977 in Beckley, WV a son of Tommy Junior and Barbara Shumate Meadows of Glen Rogers. Jeffrey was a big man with an even bigger heart and will be sorely missed. He was employed by Allegheny Wood Products as a shift supervisor and loader operator and a member of the Glen Rogers Hunting Club. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Jesse “Junior” and Shirley Meadows, his maternal grandparents Frank and Mildred Shumate, four uncles William “Bill” Holshouser, Charles “Moose” Shumate, Thomas “Cracker” Shumate, and Herbert “”Buster” Meadows, an aunt Ollie Mae Tilley, and three of his cousins Charles “Marvin Shumate, Kim Dishmon, and Eddie “Bert” Tilley. In addition to his parents, Tommy and Barbara, those left to cherish his memory include his loving family, his two beautiful daughters Haylee and Laila Meadows, two brothers Keith Meadows and Tommy “T.J.” Meadows, and a nephew Isaiah Meadows all of Glen Rogers, and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, November 19 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Ernest Francis, III officiating. He will be laid to rest in Bowers Cemetery, Twin Falls, WV. Pallbearers will be close family and friends. Friends may gather with the family at 1 pm until time of service Sunday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Clinton Edward Maynor, 64, of Cyclone, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on October 17, 1959 in Mullens, WV a son of the late Roscoe and Vonda Pearl Elkins Maynor. Clinton attended Campus Church of God. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents John and Anna Lara Miller Elkins, paternal grandparents Ken and Mary Brown Maynor, a brother Roscoe Maynor Jr., three sisters Lou Emma Brickles, Shirley Temple Maynor Chambers, and Eddie Rose Maynor, three brother-in-laws Ray Brickles, Dewey Chambers, and Fred Lovins, a sister-in-law Sara Lou Gibson Maynor, mother and father-in-law Richard and Fannie Gibson Davis, five nieces Patricia Lester, Loretta Brickles, Tina Coffey, Loretta Hurley, and Shawna Peyton, and four nephews David Hearns, Bobby Chambers, Allan Brickles, and Ray Brickles, Jr. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 41 years, Connie Jean Davis Maynor, two daughters April Stewart and husband Cody of Oceana, Jessica Maynor of Roanoke, VA, and his granddaughter that was like his daughter, Isabella Grace Paynter of the home, six grandchildren Kaitlyn Bailey Roberts and husband Blake of Panther, Hunter Bailey and fiancé Morgan Cline and Alivia Joy Stewart all of Oceana, Caleb Bailey of Glen Fork, Carly Workman, and Orville Workman Jr. both of Cyclone, two great-grandchildren Sawyer Blake Roberts and Kaysyn Bailey, a sister Betty Lovins of Kermitt, five nephews Richard Hearns, Billy Hearns, Tommy Maynor, John Maynor, and Mark Lovins, six nieces Sara Coburn, Lisa Clay, Cathy Brickles, Fola Brickles, Barbara Legg, and Angela Ward, and a host of great nieces, nephews, and other loving family, and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, November 17 at the Campus Church of God, Cyclone, WV with Rev, Randall Bailey, Rev. Chelsea Noel, and Bro. Norman Justice officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Pallbearers will be Cody Stewart, John Maynor, George Maynor, Hunter Bailey, Aurbrey Miller, and Timothy Maynor. Friends may gather with the family at 11am until time of service Friday at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Ernestine Cook Duty, 92, of Rock View, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born on December 28, 1930 in Rock View, WV a daughter of the late Joda and Luta Mae Cooper Cook. Ernestine attended the Mill Creek Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years Junior John Duty, two sons Robert Neal Duty and Leonard B. Cooke, and two daughters Patty Ann Duty and Betty Katherine Duty. Survivors include three daughters Katherine Belcher and husband Mike of Kopperston, Louise Kilgore of MS and Barbara Bailey and husband Wayne of Shannon Mill Creek, five grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, November 18th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Wayne Bailey and Rev. Gary Hatfield officiating. She will be laid to rest in Acord Cemetery, Rock View, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm on Saturday at the funeral home. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Angela Denise Stewart Meadows, 58, of Matheny, WV passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at her home. She was born on April 5, 1965 in Mullens, WV a daughter of the late Billy “Jack” and Patricia Diana Walker Stewart. Angela was a 1983 graduate of Oceana High School. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 25 years Dennis Ivan Meadows and a son Timothy Meadows. Survivors include her daughter Ginger Walls and husband Christopher of Matheny, two sisters Regina Redden and Rhonda Miller and husband Chuck all of Oceana, five grandchildren Abigail Vickers, Elena Walls, Hunter Walls, Ethan Walls and Luke Walls, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 6 pm on Thursday, November 16th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Jay Blankenship officiating. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated following the service and her cremains will laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5 pm until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Glen Roy “Pud” Williams, Jr., 79, of Lynco, WV passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his home. He was born on September 19, 1944 in Fanrock, WV a son of the late Glen Roy and Leola Lusk Williams. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters Sami Lambert and Susie Aliff, and two brothers David Williams and Charles Williams. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 23 years Millie Mae Chambers Williams, four daughters Glenna Micheal Cook and husband Selby of Beckley, Clarisse Clay of Lynco, Yolanda Toler of Lynco and Jennifer Brooks and husband Chris of Glen Fork, a son Michael Glen Williams and wife Naomi of Saulsville, a sister Diane Acord and husband Steve of Pineville, five grandchildren Levi Tanner Williams, Candice V. Jenkins, Breydan Holleman, Eddie Blankenship and wife Angela, and Christopher Wimmer, four great grandchildren Kash A. Jenkins, Jennifer Blankenship, Jordan Blankenship and Kloe Blankenship, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, November 16th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Steve Acord officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. 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.

Caleb Tyler Blankenship, 23, of Rock View, WV, went home to be with the Lord and be with his Pawpaw’s on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at CAMC General, Charleston, WV due to tragic accident. He was born June 30, 2000 in Charleston, WV the son of Randy Lee and Paula Jean Compton Blankenship of Rock View, WV. Caleb practiced Karaite Judaism, and earned his associates degree in Early Childhood Education. He was interested in teaching music and history, but decided to follow in his father’s footsteps. He lived his life always worrying about others instead of himself. He was an Organ Donor a fourteen year old child has received his heart. His organs will save eight people and his tissue will save fifty people. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Lonnie E. and Madgeline Compton and Timothy Reed. In addition to his parents, survivors include his loving wife Ruby Kay Brown Blankenship, his grandparents Lonnie Paul and Rhonda Compton of Marianna, Betty Cook of Beckley and Tommy and Cathy Webb of Pikeville, KY, two uncles James Lonnie Paul Compton and wife Christy of Rock View and Michael Blankenship of Beckley, a special uncle Dean Compton of Wyoming, his father-in-law Richard Brown of Pineville, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Teddy Roosevelt “Ted” Workman, 89, of Wolf Pen, WV passed away on Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at his home following a long illness. He was born on August 12, 1934 in Wolf Pen, WV, a son of the late Martin and Martha England Workman. Ted was a logger, a zinc miner and worked for the WV Department of Highways in Pineville. He was the last surviving member of this family. He was known for his kind and humble heart. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters Iris Brooks, Ruth Havers, Betty Jackson, and Bonnie Lane, and his grandson Patrick Workman. Those left to cherish his memory include his son Teddy Duane Workman Sr. and wife Jan of Spokane Valley, WA, his daughter Lori Workman and son Jeff Workman of the home, his daughter Melissa Green and fiancé Shawn Belcher of Welch, three grandchildren Teddy Workman, Jr. and wife Hillary of Boise, ID, Kayla Workman of Spokane Valley, WA and Chloe Green of Welch, great grandsons Fynyx, Bryce and Kayne Workman and a host of other loving family and friends. Teddy will be cremated and the family will hold a private graveside service at a later date. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Arthur “Allen” Ball, 76, of Panther, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 3, 2023. He was born on May 7, 1947 in Welch, WV a son of the late Bill and Carolyn Whitt Ball. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha sons Edgar, Daniel and Jeremiah a sister Goldie and brothers Jessie and Lawson. Survivors include his son, Eric Ball (Karen) of Wytheville, VA daughter, Tonya Stiltner (JD) of Vansant, VA daughter-in-law, Amy Ball of Panther Creek, WV brother Hershel Ball of Panther, WV grandchildren Brandon (Alicia), Destiny (Nikki), Cody (Montana), Jasmine and Lashelle great-grandchildren Jeremiah, Lorenzo, Scarlett, Saylor, Clay and Cody’s baby girl due in April, 2024 and a host of other loving family and friends. Per Allen’s wishes a graveside service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, November 9th at the Ball Family Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Special thanks to caregivers Evelyn Ball and Hershel Ball. Special thanks to Amedysis Hospice. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Teresa Jo Thompson Paynter, 61, of Cyclone, WV passed away on Friday November 3, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on December 13, 1961 in Chicago, IL a daughter of the late Orville Joe Thompson and Arabelle Gibson Harris. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband James Paul Paynter, a daughter Christina Thompson, a sister Diania Watts, a nephew Little Eddie Daniels, and her dear friends Lois Daniels, Marie Coburn and Kay Coburn. Survivors include a daughter Alyssa Blackburn and husband James, a grandson Carl Maynard, three sisters Carolynn Chandler and husband Clarance, Donna Daniels and Trish Evans and husband Charlie, two brothers Ed Daniels and Ronnie Daniels and wife Mary, her special friends Boo and Bo Coburn, Roger Coburn, Jason Coburn, Jerry Morgan, Curt and Lisa Coburn, Connie Cook and Patricia Gee, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Saturday, November 11th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Robert Morgan officiating. She will be laid to rest in Home Sweet Home Cemetery, Lorado, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8 pm on Friday November 10th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.

Mary Lou Cline, 85, of Clear Fork, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on April 16, 1938 in Brenton, WV a daughter of the late Everett Miller and Bessie Wyatt Morgan. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her step father Virgil Morgan, her loving husband Harold Cline, a son Eddie Cline, a grandson John, and a brother Jimmy Morgan. Survivors include four sons Jeffrey Cline, Dennis Cline, Mickey Cline and Rick Cline, a sister Linda Carol Bailey, a brother Isaac Edward Morgan, grandchildren Jeremy, Dalton, Tabitha, Taryn, Taylor, Brittany, Tyler, Karla, Kristin, Rick, and Robert, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. A private service was held by the family. She will be laid to rest in Roselawn Cemetery, Princeton, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.

Paul Farrington, 74 of Lynco, WV passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV following a short illness. He was born on December 17, 1948 in Bishop, VA a son of the late Paul and Mary Katherine Baldwin Farrington. Paul was a member of the Brother’s of the Wheel. He worked as a logger for Bowie Church Brothers in Pineville, Consolidated Coal Mines of Lynco, drove a truck for Pepsi Cola on the Welch Pineville Road and Eastern Associated Coal of Bald Knob. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son Jason Paul Farrington, and a brother Robert Worth Farrington. Survivors include his wife of 54 years Daisy Toler Farrington, three grandchildren Jason Paul Farrington, Ariel Farrington and Anthony Paul Farrington all of the home, a brother James Allen “Jimmy” Farrington and wife Jennetta of Midway, a nephew Phillip Farrington of Beckley, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, November 7th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be his friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.