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Faithful to her Savior unto death, Marion Virginia Bailey Tilley departed this life on March 6, 2008. Born July 1, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Terry Ross and Alice Brown Bailey. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 55 years, Roy E. Tilley; her first grandson David Elkins; her son-in-law Jack Elkins; brothers Terry R. Bailey, Jr. and Leon Bailey; and sister's Mavis Snuffer and Marie Murelli.
Mrs. Tilley was a devoted wife and loving homemaker. She had lived in Sabine since 1959 and had been a member of the Bellemeade Missionary Baptist Church since 1962. Besides spending time caring for her family and serving her church, her joy was in studying God's Word. She particularly enjoyed the teaching of J. Vernon McGhee and was quick to share his thoughts on most any Bible topic. She also took great pleasure in her flowers and could coax a bloom from the most stubborn of plants. She loved watching the birds and her backyard served as the feeding grounds for countless birds, squirrels and a couple of shy foxes. Her plants and her birds will miss her.
Those left to mourn her passing include her dear brother and faithful friend, Donald Bailey of Sabine, her daughter and primary caregiver, Judy Elkins of Oceana, her sons Ted Tilley and wife Patsy of Davin and Ray Tilley and wife Terri of Beaver.
Marion will also be missed by granddaughter Pamela Elkins Huff, husband Ed, and son Cody of Tazewell, Virginia; granddaughter Crystal Tilley Stewart, husband Mike and daughters Alexandria and Myleigh of Matheny; grandson Jason Tilley, wife Tanya, and daughter Kelsey of McGraws; grandson Matthew Tilley and wife Amanda of Newport News; Virginia, and granddaughter Leila Tilley Northrop, husband Charles and sons Caleb, Eli, and David of Beckley.
In accordance with her wishes, there will be no visitation. A graveside ceremony will be conducted by Reverend Clarence Gibson at 2:00 PM Saturday March 8, 2008 at the Clay cemetery in Saulsville, where Marion's remains will be laid to rest beside her husband. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Marion's church home: Bellemeade Missionary Baptist Church, General Delivery, Sabine, WV 25916 or to Hospice of Southern West Virginia, Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802-1472.
The family wishes to thank Family Healthcare Associates of Oceana, particularly Jeff Prichard, Hospice of Southern West Virginia and Stafford Family Funeral Home for the care provided to Mrs. Tilley.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.
Georgia "P Jo" Kathaleen Tilley Metz, 72, of Oceana, WV passed away Saturday March 1, 2008 at her home after a short illness. She was born June 14, 1935 in Rock, WV, a daughter of the late Okie Elbert and Zora Minnie Jane Williams Tilley. She was a homemaker and attended the Pentecostal House of Prayer in Lynco. She was also preceded in death by husbands Franklin Chafin, Robert Weekley and Roy Lee Metz; two brothers Billy and Mack Tilley; and a sister Molly Jean Tilley. Survivors include three daughters Cynthia "Trena Kay" Ukle of TN, Alice Campbell and husband Tommy of Lurray, VA and Peggy F. Honaker of Oceana, WV; six sons Danny Earl Sampson of Hill Top, WV, Tracy Lee Sampson of Cool Ridge, WV, Robert Troy Sampson of Newport News, VA, John Paul Dawson and wife Janna of MD, Franklin Pierce Chafin, Jr. and wife Angela of Matewan, WV and Dallas Eugene Widner and wife Mary of Shenandoah, VA; seven sisters Lessie Ann Connors, Pauline "Pat" Gibson and husband Frank Wilson, Edna Mae Pugh and husband John H. Jr., and Jayne Major all of Newport News, VA, Carrie Lou Tilley and husband Randall of Oceana, WV, Judy Kay Ellison of Hill Top, WV and Linda Roark of Maben, WV; two brothers Archie Tilley and wife Pat of Pocahontas County, WV and Jerry Ray Tilley and wife Carolyn of West Point, VA; twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday March 4, 2008 at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Carlyle Bloomme officiating. Following the services Georgia will be cremated according to her wishes. Friends may call Tuesday from noon until service time at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV..
Michael Scott Cook, 38, of Logan, WV departed this world on Friday February 22, 2008 at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, KY. He was born January 12, 1970 at Logan General Hospital, a son of the late Cecil Ray Lovins and Susan Cook Osborne of Oceana, WV. His maternal grandparents Raymond and Frieda Collins Cook of Davin also preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife April Cook of Logan, WV; his mother and step-father Roger and Susan Cook Osborne of Oceana, WV; a daughter Kayla Cook of Logan, WV; a son Michael Cook of Logan, WV; a brother Carl "Curly" Cook and companion Lisa White of Matthews, NC; a special aunt Shirley Goade and special cousin Teresa Goade of Mallory, WV; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday February 26, 2008 at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. William Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Claypool Methodist Church cemetery, Mallory, WV. Friends may call from 6 - 9:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Kevin Lee “BoBo” Steele, 30, of Beaver, WV, formerly of Panther, WV, passed away Friday February 15, 2008 at his home in Beaver, WV. Kevin was born February 14, 1978 in Welch, WV, a son of Elmer and Nugene Justice Steele of Panther, WV. He was a mechanic. His paternal grandparents Elisha and Jeraldine Steele of Panther, WV and maternal grandparents Lonnie and Mary Justice of Guessiesfork, VA also preceded him in death along with a special uncle Donald Steele and a cousin Jamie Don Steele both of Panther, WV. Surviving him along with his parents are a sister Nancy Steele of Horsecreek, WV; three brothers Derick Steele of Rayson, WV, Teddy Steele fo Horsecreek, WV and Jeff Steele of Beckley, WV; four special nephews Austin Tyler, Jacob Lee, Landon Blake and Kaleb Cole; three special nieces Laikin Steele, Ashley Steele and Allison Steele; along with many other family and friends who loved him dearly. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday February 19, 2008 at the Little Wonder Church, Beartown, WV with Bro. Joe Harless, Bro. Granville Mullins and Bro. Oley Bishop officiating. Kevin will be laid to rest in McCoy cemetery, Beartown, WV.
Friends may call after 6:00 PM Monday at the church. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Oceana, WV.
Jimmie Hagar Dishmon, 73, of Matheny, WV passed away Monday February 18, 2008 at his home. Jimmie was born October 5, 1934 in Pigshin, WV a son of the late Clarence Lee and Venie Bilbry Dishmon. He was a US Army Veteran and a retired coal miner. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years Naomia Glee Stewart Dishmon, a son Jimmy Dishmon; two daughters Kimberly Dishmon and Shelia Dishmon; a granddaughter Natasha Sunset Hudgins and a grandson Baby Shawn.
Survivors include four sons Mark Dishmon, Paul Dishmon, Fred Dishmon and Jeffery Dishmon; three daughters Leisha Dishmon, Loria Farruggia and Rhonda Hudgins; several grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday February 21, 2008 at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV with Rev. Clyde Patrick officiating. Jimmie will be laid to rest beside his loving wife Naomia. Military graveside rites will be by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
James E. "Eddie" Bragg, 73, of Lynco, WV, passed away Wednesday February 13, 2008 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born May 20, 1934 in Oceana, WV, a son of the late Loyd Edward and Rita Irene Elkins Bragg. In accordance with Eddie's wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Jimmie Lee Braswell, 68, of Montcalm, WV, passed away Friday February 8, 2008 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a US Army Korean War Veteran. Survivors include a son Jimmy Lee Braswell, Jr. of Spanishburg, WV; two grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Jimmie will be cremated and there will be no visitation or services. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Timothy Dewayne "Timmy" Sams, 45, of Oceana, WV, passed away at 9:10 PM Sunday February 3, 2008 in Thomas Memorial Hospital Charleston, WV.
Timmy was born August 22, 1962 in Beckley, WV a son of William Floyd "Bill" and Drema Rae Lewis Sams of Oceana, WV. Survivors also include his loving wife Francis Justice Sams, three daughters Sara Beth Sams of Kopperston, WV, Toni Rae Sams and Samantha Lynn Sams both of Oceana, WV; three sons T.J. Sams and Jacob Grant Sams both of Kopperston, WV and Timothy Dewayne "Timbo" Sams, Jr. of Oceana, WV; three sisters Kimberly Green and husband David of Nevada, Heather Webb and husband Joe of North Carolina and Kellie Evans of Kopperston, WV; a brother James Sams of Oceana, WV; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends.
There will be a private family viewing. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday February 7, 2008 in the Meadow Fork Community cemetery on Cabin Creek near Saulsville, WV, with the Rev. Ricky Browning officiating.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Sharon Lynn Morgan, 47, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Sunday January 27, 2008 at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division in Charleston, WV. She was born January 24, 1961 in Welch, WV a daughter of Delores J. Toler Godfrey of Crouches Farm, WV and Hobert N. Morgan of Arafat, NC.
She was a homemaker. Survivors also include two sons Waylon James Godfrey and Josh Ryan Price; two brothers Gary Lee Morgan and Richard Eugene Morgan; a grandson Wesley James Godfrey; special friends Kenneth Stanley, Alfred Robinette and Susan Kelly; several nieces, nephews and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon Wednesday January 30, 2008 at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Jay Blankenship and Rev. Gerald Kincaid officiating. Sharon will be laid to rest in Toler cemetery, Sunhill, WV. The family will receive friends from 6 - 9:00 PM Tuesday January 29, 2008 at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Bonnie Bethel Stewart Davis, 81, of Kopperston, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday January 22, 2008 at CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV. Bethel was born July 5, 1926 at Jesse, WV, a daughter of the late Herndon P. and Hattie Bailey Stewart. She was a loving wife and homemaker and a member of the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church for 30 years. She also worked at the Koppers Company Store for about 10 years. Her loving husband James T. "Jim" Davis and beloved daughter Bonnie Davis also preceded her in death along with five sisters Juanita Toler, Lana Halstead, Areta Toler, Mary Lou Hester and Arbeella Sizemore and three brothers Herndon Stewart, Jr., Rufus Stewart and Robert Stewart. Survivors include two brothers Clavert Stewart and wife Gail of Matheny, WV and Frank Stewart of Ravencliff, WV; three sisters Peggy Toler and husband Earl of Glen Fork, WV, Wanda Grindstaff and husband Kenny of Wilmington, IL and Mary Kay Dishmon of Bardwell, KY; along with several nieces and nephews including a special niece Patricia Morris of Newport News, VA. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday January 25, 2008 at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett and Minister Stollie Parsons officiating. Bethel will be laid to rest with her husband and daughter in Stewart cemetery, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 11:00 AM until service time on Friday at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Gregory Dean "Greg" Stafford, 38, of Oceana, WV, passed away Thursday January 10, 2008 at his home. Greg was born on November 23, 1969 in Mullens, WV a son of Bobby Joe and Kathy Meade Stafford of Sophia formerly of Oceana, WV. Greg was a coal truck driver. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents George and Agatha Chandler Stafford and maternal grandparents Ray and Wanda Estepp Meade. In addition to his parents he is survived by a brother Timmy Ray Stafford and wife Emily of Richmond, VA; his companion Audrey Belcher and her children Aundie
Acord and Mary Kay Belcher of Oceana, WV; a special friend Clinton Gibson; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday January 14, 2008 at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home in Lynco, with Pastor Curtis Stafford and Rev. David Stafford officiating. Greg will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Beckley, WV. Friends may call from 6 - 9:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Edward Huling "Ed" Lester, 68, of Oceana, WV, passed away Thursday January 3, 2008 at the Beckley VAMC. He was born June 9, 1939 in Pineville, WV, a son of the late Troy and Hazel Bailey Lester. Ed was a member of the Pentecostal House of Prayer, a retired coal miner and a U.S. Army Veteran. His sister Goldie Spratt also preceded him in death. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his loving wife of almost 46 years Maggie Hendricks Lester; two sons Erby Lester and wife Donna of Oceana, WV and Troy Dale Lester and companion Crystal Miller of California, MD; four sisters nancy Mullins and husband Thomas of Beckley, WV, Wanda Redden and husband Ronnie of Bolt, WV, Faye Belcher and husband Richard of Little Creek, WV and Ernestine Trent and husband Darrell of IL; a brother Wilson Lester and wife Donna of Huff Creek, WV; four grandchildren Edward Dale Lester, Autumn Taylor Lester, Kristopher Blake Lester and Kaitlyn Brooke Lester; three step-grandchildren Traevon Miller, Joseph Varela and Emma Miller; best friends Roger and Sharon Blankenship and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday January 6, 2008 at the Pentecostal House of Prayer in Lynco, WV with Bro. Jay Blankenship and Bro. Richard Massey officiating.
Ed will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call after 6:00 pm Saturday January 5, 2008 at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Shelby Gene Roberts, 69, of Oceana, WV went to be with the Lord on Sunday January 6, 2008 at Raleigh General Hospital. He was born August 13, 1938 in Wyoming County, West Virgina, a son of the late Troy and Nannie Nease Roberts. Shelby was a retired welder and graduate of Baileysville High School. He was also preceded in death by a brother Sim Roberts, two sisters Margaret Brooks and Sarah Cook and a step daughter Kimberly Hicks. Survivors include his loving wife of 15 years Martha June Roberts; two sons Danny and Michael Hicks both residing at home with grandmother in Oceana; 5 sons Kevin Roberts and wife Lynda and their daughters Kelsey and Deserea of Laurel Branch, WV, Derek Roberts Hearns of Simon, WV, Timmy Roberts and wife Elizabeth and Jerry Roberts and his daughters Brittany and Cassey all of Basset, VA; Terry Roberts and wife Debbie and their son Dillan and step daughter Cassey of Horse Pasture, VA; Loving sisters and brothers Mary Toler of Brenton, WV, Johnnie Roberts and wife Gloria and Freeman Roberts and wife Roberta and Rose Toler and husband Lonnie all of Laurel Branch, WV, Shelba Brooks of Glen Rogers, WV, and Serena Graham of Pineville, WV; step-son Jimmy Carter and wife Sis and four step-grandchildren Caitlin, Holly, Jimmy and Kimberly of Columbus, OH, step-daughter Michelle Watkins and husband Derek and three step-grandchildren Derek, Makaylah and Adrion of Bassett, VA and will be loved and missed by all of his nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday January 9, 2008 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Curtis Stafford and Bro. Herbert Cook officiating. Shelby will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 - 9:00 PM Tuesday January 8, 2008 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be John Brooks, Avery Toler, Derek Roberts Hearns, Jeff Toler, Ronnie Kirk and Jackie Buckland. Honorary pallbearer will be Avery Wayne Toler. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses on the fourth floor at Raleigh General Hospital and the funeral home for their kindness and generosity in our time of need. It is greatly appreciated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Keith Harold Cline, 96, of Lynco, WV passed away on Thursday November 15, 2007 at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond, WV. He was born July 17, 1911, at Baileysville, WV, a son of the late Johnny Cline and Maggie Shannon Cline. Mr. Cline was a retiree of Ashland Exploration in Brenton, WV, where he worked for 28 years. Keith was an avid fisherman and loved going fishing with his family members. He was also preceded in death by a brother Cudge Cline, a sister Ivy Conley and a great granddaughter Megan Goodman. Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years Nita Conley Cline; three sons Harold Cline and wife Wilma of Lynco, WV, Tony "Toad" Cline and wife Carolyn of Clear Fork, WV and Roger Cline and wife Judy of Pineville, WV; three granddaughters Jennifer Goodman of Lynco, WV, Beckey Cassell and husband JW of Amelia, OH and Brandy Cline of Pineville, WV; two grandsons Steven Cline and wife Kim of Pineville, WV and Shane Cline of Clear Fork, WV; two great granddaughters Ashley Goodman and Allyson Cassell both of Amelia, OH; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday November 17, 2007 at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. officiating. Keith will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 11:00 AM until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Grandsons and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.
Donald Lee Davis, 61, of North Spring, WV, passed away Thursday November 22, 2007 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born June 20, 1946 in North Spring, WV, a son of the late Marvin Vernon and Liddie Trent Davis. Donald was a member of the Little Cub Baptist Church and a retired electrician from Kelsey Hayes Auto Manufacturing. His brother Harold Ray Davis also preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife Cheryl Ann Brown Davis; two daughters Schaine Carter and husband Brian of North Carolina and Destiny Davis of North Spring, WV; a son Donald Lee Davis, Jr. and wife Amandaof Man, WV; two sisters Hazel Morgan and husband Ronald of North Spring, WV and Delzie Peck and husband Kenny of Springfield, OH; two brothers Gorman Davis and wife LaShon of Tennessee and Linus Davis and wife Brenda of North Spring, WV; three grandchildren; several nieces, nephews 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 1:00 PM Wednesday November 28, 2007 at the Little Cub Baptist Church with Pastor William Cook officiating. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Karen Loraine Woods Massey, 42, of Oceana, WV was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday October 20, 2007 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born May 5, 1965 in Arlington, VA, the daughter of the late Norman Woods and Mary Cook Woods of Glen Fork, WV. Karen was a homemaker, a member of the Pentecostal House of Prayer and a 1983 graduate of Oceana High School. Her grandfather James Remley Cook also preceded her in death along with her father-in-law Lee Massey and a special friend Tennis Hatfield. Survivors also include her loving husband Richard Massey; two daughters Andrea Massey Rippeth and husband Robert of Oceana, WV and Raesha Massey of Oceana; a brother Chris Woods and wife Sally of Charlotte, NC and their two daughters Maggie and Lindy Woods; her grandmother Alta Cook of Glen Fork, WV; her mother-in-law Helen Massey of Oceana, WV and a host of many other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday October 25, 2007 at the Pentecostal House of Prayer in Lynco with Bro. Barry Brooks and Bro. Timmy Kennedy officiating. Karen will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call after 6:00 PM Wednesday October 24, 2007 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Elvira Louise "Babe" Toler, of Reedy Creek, WV. On Saturday October 20, 2007 Babe departed this life to become an Angel in Heaven, at the age of 77, due to complications from a stroke. She was born May 12, 1930 to the late Walter Harmon and Zelia Margaret Bailey Morgan in Logan County, WV. She was a member of the Apostolic House of Faith in Long Branch, WV and was dearly loved by all who knew her. Babe loved stringing beans canning and spending time with the babies. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers A. R., Teddy Ray and Ott Morgan and a step grand daughter Megan Goodman. Survivors include her husband of 57 years Ray Toler, her soulmate and the love of her life; two sons Rayvon Toler and wife Betty and Stacy Lee Toler; a daughter Rita Goodman and husband Elmer; four sisters Ethel Kennedy, Leona Carter, Polly Jones and husband Grant and Adelene Adams and husband Nolan; three brothers Frank "Doe" Morgan and wife Jean, Clarence Morgan and Jackie Morgan and wife Bonnie; three grandchildren Brian Keith Toler, Heather Morgan and husband Chris, Tina Kenneda and husband Darrick and their mother Della Toler; a step grand daughter Ashley Goodman; three great grandchildren Megan and Cameron Morgan and Kyler Kenneda; a brother-in-law Keith Toler; a sister-in-law Katherine Hatfield and husband Roger; along with a large host of other close friends and family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday October 24, 2007 at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Nolan Adams, Bro. Gary Toler and Bro Terry Morgan officiating. Babe will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 - 9:00 PM Tuesday October 23, 2007 at the funeral home. The family would like to send special thanks to Dr. Jereza, Dr. Dy, the nursing staff of 2 North at Raleigh General Hospital and Hospice of Southern West Virginia. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
