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David Denver Morgan, Sr., 78, of Simon, WV passed away on Thursday January 9, 2014 in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born October 27, 1935 in Elk Lick, WV, a son of the late Dotson “Dot” and Martha Toler Morgan. He was a retired Route Salesman for Pepsi Cola and a US Air Force Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sons David D. “Davey” Morgan, Jr. and Darin Morgan and a grandson David Cory Morgan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years Doris Sue McCarty Morgan; a daughter Belinda (Bub) Salyers of Oceana; three granddaughters Amanda (James) Grimmett of Lynco, Ashley D. Salyers of Coal Mountain and Kalah LaShawn (Glen) Harris of Brier Creek; three great granddaughters Avyanna, Alivia and KaShawna; a sister Edra Gay Perry of Sunhill; a brother Chester (Kathalene) Morgan of Sunhill; three brothers-in-law Bobby McCarty Lexington, NC, Johnny McCarty of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Jimmy (Charlotte) McCarty of Lexington, NC; two best friends Hal Adkins and Glen Harris; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday January 12, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor Jay Morgan and Johnny McCarty officiating. David will be laid to rest in the Morgan Family cemetery, Sunhill, WV. Military rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may gather with the family from noon until service time at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family sends special thanks to Beckley VA Medical Center Nurses and ER Doctors for their wonderful care of David. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Zola Mae Robinson Toler, 79, of Tamcliff, WV passed away on Thursday January 23, 2014 at her home. She was born June 22, 1934 in Logan County, WV a daughter of the late Cecil and Nancy Gibson Robinson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a precious son Fonnis Eugene Toler; two brothers Rev. Gordie Robinson, and Lee Robinson; and three sisters Melva Robinson Cline, Rosa Dean, and Ruby Robinson Stevens. Zola was a former owner of Toler’s Grocery, Toler’s TV Service, and Toler’s Water System in Slabtown. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 ˝ years Eugene Toler, five daughters Earnestine Grimmett and husband Rev. Jimmy Joe of Verner, Wanda Mendez and husband Sammy of Lynco, Mary Ann Wiley and companion Ronald D. of Gilbert, Doris Toler and companion Terry Villars of Palestine, and Teresa Lynn Cline and husband Terry of Baisden; six sons Darrell Toler and companion Glenda Walls of Baisden, Jackie Dale Toler and wife Melissa of Clear Fork, Terry Lee Toler of Gilbert, Gary Wayne Toler and wife Tammy of North Spring, Denny Keith Toler and wife Michelle of Baisden, and Teddy Toler and wife Tonya of Hanover; a sister JoAnn and JB Sowders of Tennesse; a brother Wirt “Buddy” Robinson and wife Pam of Owensville, KY; 33 grandchildren, 19 grandsons Eddie Toler, Mark Toler, Shane Toler, Shawn Toler, Daniel Toler, Dewayne Toler, Randy James “JR” Toler, Adam Grimmett, James Grimmett, David Wiley, Jr., Gary “Herbie” Wayne, Jr., Carlos “Papoose” Toler, Wayman Toler, Terry “Man” Lee, Jr. Kody Toler, Kyle Toler, Corey White, Joey Morgan, and Jacob Morgan; 14 granddaughters Angela Kaye Simpson, Janetta Nicole “Nikki” Tilley, Cynthia Lynn “Cyndi” Woolwine, Maranda Morgan, Breanna Cline, Hannah Cline, Darya Lynn Toler, Jessica Ellis, Natisha Mendoza, Piper Toler, Paige Toler, Misty Browning, Tonya Cosner, and Kaitlyn Morgan; 45 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at noon on Sunday January 26, 2014 at the River View Freewill Baptist Church, Slabtown near Tamcliff, WV, with Rev. Joey Massey and Pastor Baxter Toler Officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Garden of Memories, Crouches Farm, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Saturday January 25, 2014 at the church. Special thanks to Dignity Hospice for their loving care. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Lou Ellen “Lulu” Lusk, 54, of Kopperston Road, WV passed away on Thursday January 23, 2014 at her home. She was born May 7, 1959 in Grundy, VA a daughter of Olie Stacy Matney of Hurley, VA and the late Garfield Matney. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her husband Berman Lusk. Survivors include her mother Olie Stacy Matney of Hurley, VA; a niece Robin (Tim) Dotson of Hurley, VA; a nephew Wesley (Barbara) Matney of Panther; Johnny Brown of Baileysville; three brothers Bill (Brenda) Matney, Lawson Matney, and Ricky Matney all of Hurley, VA; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at noon on Wednesday January 29, 2014 at the Little Dove Old Regular Baptist Church, Guesses Fork, with Bro. Danny Hurley, Danny McCoy, Roy Lester, and David Lester officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Justice Family cemetery, Guesses Fork. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Tuesday January 28, 2014 at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Selena Renee Justice, 39, of Mohawk, WV took her flight to be with Jesus and the angels on Friday January 24, 2014 surrounded by her family and friends, leaving out as her mother held her in her arms. She was born March 9, 1974 in Welch, WV. She was the daughter of Linda and Robert “Poppy” Adams of Mohawk and Carter and Charlotte Justice of Pipestem. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Burl and Carona Davis of Mohawk and Olison and Dicy Justice of Hurley, VA. Along with her parents left to cherish her memories is her sister Michelle Mills of Panther; a special brother-in-law Steve Mills of Panther; Sister Amberlee Adams and fiancé Timothy Justice of Panther; four special nieces who she loved so dear Wendy, Jade and Madison Mills and Taylor Lester; two nephews Aidan Justice and Tanner Lester; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved her as their own! She also had a special little friend, her dog Snoopy that she loved and spoiled. Selena was a special child of God, that never knew a stranger. She could light up a room with her smile. She enjoyed singing, dancing, talking to everyone and everyone was her best friend. To know her was to Love her. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday January 30, 2014 at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church, Panther, with Rev. lawyer Bailey, Jr. and Bro. Michael Tye officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Bailey cemetery, Mohawk, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Wednesday January 29, 2014 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Arnold E. McMillion, 69, of Alderson, WV, formerly of Glen Fork passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2014 at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. He was born October 7, 1944 in Glen Fork, WV, a son of the late Alderson and Allie Bailey McMillion. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four sisters Ella Mae Brown, Helen Brown and two infants and five brothers Kemper McMillion, Lacy McMillion, Posey McMillion, Dendruff McMillion, and Homer McMillion. Survivors include two daughters Annette (Scott) Rodes of Wayside, and Jennifer Tuckwiller of Shallotte, NC; a son Arnold E. McMillion, Jr. of Alderson; six grandchildren Daniel, Jonathan and Kelly Smith, Sophia Tuckwiller, Jeanie Rawls, and Scott Rawls; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday February 1, 2014 at the Truth Assembly Church, Glen Fork, WV, with Pastor Sammy Francis Officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Glen Fork Community cemetery, Glen Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of service on Saturday February 1, 2014 at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Eva Christine Lusk Osborne, 78, of Cyclone, WV entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday January 29, 2014 at Charleston Area Medical Center-General, Charleston, WV. She was born May 12, 1935 a daughter of the late Edward and Ella Lusk. Christine was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County. She was a member of Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church and a member of lady’s circle. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Sester Osborne; three brothers; four sisters; a daughter-in-law; a son-in-law; a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. Survivors include four sons Edward Ross (Stella) Osborne, Ronald David (Coretta) Osborne, Harvey (Vickie) Osborne all of Cyclone, and Randall (Deloris) Osborne of Beaver; three daughters Ethel (Tommy) Watts, Delma (Gary) Paynter, Tanecia Osborne and companion Michael Adkins all of Cyclone; two sisters Gladis Bailey of Beckley, Lois Powell of Cyclone; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday February 2, 2014 at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, Cyclone, WV, with Rev. Ralph Harvey, Rev. Henry Harvey, and Bro. Don Harvey officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Brown’s cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Saturday February 1, 2014 at the church. Grandsons will serve as pall bearers. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Mildred Faye Johnson Acord, 85, of Oceana, WV gained her wings on Wednesday January 29, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. She was born March 21, 1928 in Clear Fork, WV, the oldest daughter of the late Mac Conrad and Lula Bailey Johnson. Mildred was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Aux. VFW 8364, Wyoming County EXT Homemakers, Oceana Band Boosters, member of the Toneda Missionary Baptist Church, and the Missionary Women’s. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and Aunt. With her gift of gab she never met a stranger. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years Lloyd Clinton Acord; a son Danny Lee Acord; sister Narcissa Hatfield; and brothers James and Darrell Johnson. Survivors include her son Lloyd Curtis Acord and wife Judy of Ghent, four daughters Brenda Louise Lovins and her husband Michael of Oceana, LaDonna Sue Acord of the home, Doris Ann Reed and her husband Mickey of Bolt, and Bonita Faye Sayre and her husband Douglas of Daniels; a daughter-in- law Terry Acord of Oceana; siblings Wayville Johnson and his wife Carol of Bolt, Conard Johnson of Hoquaim, WA, Frankie Johnson of Des- Plains, IL, Doyle Johnson and his wife Phyllis, Virginia Stafford, Genevie Laxton, and Patricia Johnson all of Oceana; grandchildren Rita Atha, Todd Lovins, Jennifer Bragg, Steven Lovins, Christie Cline, Cynthia Nutter, Katrina Acord, Jessica Reed, Jared Reed, Travis Surratt, Makaila Lovins, Anita Stewart, Aren Dodge, Jayna Sayre; great grandchildren Lloyd Nickolas Acord, Hannah Atha, Amber Nutter, David Nutter, Brooke Nutter, Brenton Lovins, Brooklyn Lovins, Keisha Crum, Abby Crum, Tori Crum, Austin Cline, Caitlin Cline, Cassidy Cline, Trevor Birchfield, Kylee Birchfield, Logan Surratt, Thomas Stewart, and Alison Dodge; and a host of other loving family and friends. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday February 4, 2014 at the Toneda Missionary Baptist Church, Kopperston, WV, with Pastor James Hamrick, and Rev. Jerry Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-9:00 PM on Monday February 3, 2014 at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Hazel Mae Elswick, 83, of Kopperston, WV passed away on Thursday January 30, 2014 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born October 6, 1930 in Mercer County, WV, a daughter of the late Felix and Edda Mae Sexton. Hazel was a member of the Bible Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years James Alfred “Pug” Elswick; a son James Allen “Pug” Elswick; and a son-in-law Jimmie Daniels. Survivors include two daughters Patricia (James Ray) Rose of Ghent, and Deborah Daniels of Cyclone; a son Jeffrey “ Little Pug” (Rita) Elswick of Crouches Farm; two brothers Fred Sexton, and Ben Sexton all of North East Maryland; 8 grandchildren Melissa Whetzel, Kim Harper, Jennifer Gunnoe, Laura Lambert, Rebecca Perry, Amy Hollister, Jarried Elswick, and Kyle Elswick; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great great-grandchild Caelyn Sophia Hagerty due in June; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday February 3, 2014 at the Bible Baptist Church, Kopperston, WV, with Rev. Earl Brewer and Mervin White officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family at 12:00 PM on Monday February 3, 2014 until time of service at the church. Family and friends will serve as pall bearers. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Tammy Margaret Stafford, 44, of Salem, VA, formerly of Fanrock, WV passed away on Monday January 27, 2014 at her home. She was born March 15, 1969 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late Harry L. Stafford, Sr. and Adeline “Trudy” Stafford. Tammy worked for Virginia Department of Transportation in Salem, VA. She loved reading quotes and poems, and found lots of beauty in nature. She loved writing in her journals. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Shelia Ann Stafford. Survivors include her three brothers David “Wormy” Stafford and his wife Lynn of Pineville, Cecil Stafford of Fairmont, and Harry L. Stafford, Jr. and his wife Cindy of Clairmont, FL; all her beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and lots of close friends from Virginia. She was very much loved. Special thanks to her very best friend Tracy Twine. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday February 5, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Norman Gray officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Morgan cemetery, Indian Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6:00 PM on Wednesday February 5, 2014 until time of service at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Colton Reese Combs, left this world to play with the angels in Gods playground, just before he was born on February 3, 2014 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. Colton is the son of Leanna Marie Cameron and Matthew Combs of Oceana. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Marietta Cameron; grandfather Terry Combs; great grandfather Robert “Bob” Bailey; and an infant aunt Amy Combs. Also left to mourn his passing are his big brother Tyler Cameron; grandparents Steve and Sabrina Childers of Oceana, and Lee Cameron of Brenton; great grandmothers Doris Bailey of Oceana, and Alice Childers of Kopperston; an aunt Ashley and Dan Fleenor of Shady Spring; two cousins Daniel Fleenor, and Raya Fleenor of Shady Spring; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held from 1:00PM on Wednesday February 5, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest in Baby Land at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12:00 PM on Wednesday February 5, 2014 until time of service at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
