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Sharon Gaye Grimmett Walls, 57, of Hanover, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. She was born December 2, 1956 in Man, WV a daughter of the late Teddy Ray and Lettie Pearl Ellis Grimmett. Sharon was a member of the Hanover House of Faith. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a granddaughter Brooklyn Dawn Belcher; two brothers Gary Grimmett and Eugene Grimmett; and a sister Patricia Grimmett. Survivors include her daughter Melissa Dawn (Michael) Belcher of Hanover; two sons Teddy Reese (Charissa) Walls of Virginia Beach, VA, and Kyle Arlin (Triston) Layne of Hanover; six grandchildren Heather Hatfield, Zack Hatfield, Keaton Walls, Kennedy Walls, Hayley Layne, and Bentley Layne; four sisters Shelby Ellis of Bruno, Reba Mitchell of Bruno, Wanda Gibson of Landville, and Cora Deflumeri of Man; five brothers Sherman (Margaret) Grimmett of Christian, Jackie (Sherri) Grimmett of Christian, Dallas (Teresa) Grimmett of Bruno, Terry Grimmett of Man, and Arlon (Joan) Grimett of Bruno; a sister-in-law Karen Grimmett of Accoville; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Noon on Sunday April 13, 2014 at the Sandlick Freewill Baptist Church, Bruno, WV with Rev. Jackie Grimmett, and Rev. Larry Lester officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Highland Memory Gardens, Logan, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Saturday April 12, 2014 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Homer Admiril Chambers, 76, of Princeton, WV, formerly of Clear Fork, WV passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014 at his home. He was born March 20, 1937 in Clear Fork, WV a son of the late Dewey Admiril, and Stella Blankenship Chambers. Homer was a member of the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church for many years until moving to Mercer County where he attended the Roger Street Community Church in Princeton. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by twelve brothers and sisters. Survivors include a daughter Belinda Chambers Putorek and husband Ronnie of Athens, WV; a son Homer Jerome Chambers of Princeton, WV; two grandchildren Summer Putorek, and Sawyer Putorek; a sister Anna Sue Kitts of Anderson, SC; a brother Christopher Columbus Chambers and wife Francis of Cyclone, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday April 17, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Jackie Grimmett officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Chambers cemetery, Clear Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Darrell C. Addair, 65, of Brier Creek, WV, went home to heaven on Friday, April 11, 2014 at Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV. He was born November 13, 1948 in Garland, WV a son of the late Leck and Glenna Coleman Addair. Darrell attended the Brenton Baptist Church and House of Refuge. Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years Eva Carol Crouse Addair; a daughter Charity Lynn Addair of Brier Creek; two sons Darrell Noah Addair of Brier Creek, and David Lee Addair and his companion Julie Gibson of Raymond, OH; three grandchildren Alexis, Dillon, and Marissa; seven brothers Wayne and Darlene Addair of North Spring, Arnold and Sharon Addair of Danville, OH, Leck Addair, Jr. of Danville, OH, Michael and Jane Addair of Danville, OH, Dennis Lee “Denny” and Melanie Addair of Mt. Vernon, OH, Marty and Linda Addair of Howard, OH, and Kenny and Joy Addair of Howard, OH; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday April 16, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Tommy Knotts officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Addair Family cemetery, Fanrock, WV. Military rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Tuesday April 15, 2014 at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Kim Marie Tilley Dishmon, 46, of Ravencliff, WV passed away Monday, April 14. She was born September 21, 1968 in Beckley, WV, a daughter of the Teddy Tilley of Ravencliff and the late Ollie Mae Holhouser Tilley. Kim attended the Pine Grove Baptist Church, she enjoyed being with her family, going to flea markets, collecting cast iron and playing with Reese and Butter her two dogs. In addition to her mother she is preceded in death by her grandparents Mildred Shumate and Dan and Lena Tilley; and her twin brother Eddie “Bert” Tilley. Survivors include her loving husband of 25 years David Lynn Dishmon of Ravencliff; two sons David Michael “DJ” Dishmon and his fiancé Breanna Aikens of Glen Fork and Jason Kyle Dishmon of Ravencliff; two step daughters Crystal Tilley of Pineville and Misty (Clifton) Brown of Glen Fork; a step son Scotty (Christy) Dishmon of Glen Fork; two sisters Kellee (Roger) Player fo Summerville, SC, and Jennifer Boothe of Mabscott; nine grandchildren Braylee Marie Dishmon, Courtney, Jeremy, Dean, Ethan, Travis, Megan, Hunter, Aaliyah, and Logan; six nieces and nephews Leigha, Ryan, Madison, Sierra, Steven, and Kristen; coworkers at Dr. Rasheed’s Office Jodie, Ruth, Brenda, and Laura; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday April 18, 2014 at the Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ravencliff, with Rev. Earnest Francis officiating. She will be laid to rest in Pine Grove cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 10:00 AM until time of service on Friday April 18, 2014 at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
James Edward Cook, 46, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born November 6, 1967 in Man, WV a son of Eugene Herman Cook of Holly Hills and the late Juanita Farley Cook. He was a member of the Brothers of the Wheel – Southland, and while he was growing up attended the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church. James loved NASCAR Races, the Dallas Cowboys, trips to the Lugar Farm with Rick and Mark to hunt, and his job as a mine foreman. He was a big family man, had a strong belief in God and helping others when they were in need. James loved going on motorcycle rides with his brother-in-law Tim Morgan. He loved to fish and his favorite spot was Smith Mountain Lake. James was a 1986 graduate of Oceana High School, he loved football, he was a member of the 1986 Second Team WV Class AA All State Football team, First Team All Coalfield, First Team All South and was defensive MVP of the 1986 AT&T All Star Football Game. He also played basketball for Oceana High and they advanced to the 1986 WV Class AA State Basketball Tournament. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by a sister Karen Curley; a brother Jeff Cook; and a nephew Taylor Braxton Cook. Survivors include his loving wife, soul mate, and best friend of 20 years Anita Yvonne Morgan Cook; his father Eugene Herman Cook of Holly Hills; two daughters Cindy (JR) Cook of Carthage, NC, and Amy Lusk of Sun Hill; his granddaughter and sidekick Taylor “Punkin” Williams; a son Bobby Lusk of Oceana; a sister Kelli (Chris) Roach of Bassett, VA; a brother John (Ashley) Cook of Oceana; best friend and “Brother” Rick Stacy; several nieces and nephews who he dearly loved; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday April 19, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Jerry Cook officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Stacy, Mike Prichard, Steve Childers, Eric Brown, Mark Lugar, Robbie Stewart, and Joe Walker. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Wilma Sue Justice, 57, of Panther, WV, departed this world and ascended to a place of joy and eternal holiness on Friday, April 19, 2014 at CAMC General, Charleston, WV. She was born May 15, 1956 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Hayse and Effie Marie Roberts Justice. She was a jolly woman, wearing a wide smile across her face every time you visited her. She valued her family over anything else. She may have left this world but she will never truly be gone She shall stay in everyone’s heart that met her. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her step – mother Nancy Justice; a brother Norman Ray Justice; and a daughter Lisa Cline. Those left here to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 35 years Norman Justice of Panther; a daughter Angela (Lennie) Bailey of Panther; a son-in-law Howard Cline of Premier; four grandchildren Dylan, Amber, and Travis Bailey all of Panther, and Heath Brooks Cline of Premier; four sisters Lois (Wallace) McTntyre, Wanda Farmer, Sharon (Jeff) McKinney all of Kentucky, and Michelle (Ron) Dunn of Princeton; nieces and nephews Rayeanna (Donnivan) Emery, Crystal (Jeremy) Smith, Dana (David) Noble, Jacob Roberts, Josh (Jeanna) Roberts, Jeremy (Michelle) Farmer, and Megan McKinney all of Kentucky; her mother-in-law Freda Matney; three brother-in-laws Ricky Matney, Ray (Kayla) Matney, and Steve (Shelia) Matney; a sister-in-law Joyce (Frank) Gonzolez; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday April 24, 2014 in Panther Missionary Baptist Church, Panther, WV with Rev. Jerry Rose officiating. She will be laid to rest in Dewey Matney cemetery, Panther, WV Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Wednesday April 23, 2014 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Graydon Proctor Lyons, 90, of Crouches Farm, WV, went to be with Jesus Tuesday April 22, 2014 at his home. He was born on March 15, 1924 in Inez, KY, a son of the late Harm D. and Plurie Jane Lyons. Graydon lived most of his life in Wyoming County, and he was loved and respected by family members, church members and by the community. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and most of all he enjoyed his church. He will be sadly missed by everyone. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his step mom Vernie Lyons; four brothers; a sister; a son Kennith Graydon Lyons; and a daughter Mary Ellen Lyons. Sadly missed by his family is his wife of 69 years Garnett Harvey Lyons; children Sally Lyons (Tommy) Cox, Margie Lyons (Jerry) Pendry, Lena Lyons (Ronnie) Melton, Roy (Marcella) Lyons, Dianna Lyons (Jerry) Coleman; daughter-in-law Judy Hatfield Lyons; twenty-nine grandchildren; numerous great and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday April 26, 2014 at the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle, Lillydale, WV with Bro. Tommy Addair officiating. He will be laid to rest in Lyons cemetery, Brenton, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Friday April 25, 2014 at the church. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Betty Jo Cook Bailey, 64, of Crany WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday April 23, 2014 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born September 19, 1949 in Kopperston, WV a daughter of the late Dewey and Virginia Billings Cook. She was an active member of the Lillyhaven Baptist Church, where she served the Lord and loved her church family. She is preceded in death by her parents Dewey and Virginia Billings Cook. Those left to cherish her memory, is her loving husband of 37 years Avary Bailey; a daughter Leslie and her husband Rev. Scott Kennedy of Glen Daniels; son Jason Bailey and his wife Roncheski of Crany; two granddaughters Ella and Olivia Bailey both of Crany who she loved and adored very much; two brothers Rev. Algie R. Cook and his wife Peggy of Crany and Dennis Larry Cook, Sr. and his wife Brenda of Crany. She also leaves behind host of nieces and nephews, as well as several aunts and uncles and a many other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday April 27, 2014 at the Lillyhaven Baptist Church, Lynco, WV with Rev. Valdis Bailey, Rev. Johnny Jones, and Rev. William Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her mother and father in the Kopperston Community cemetery, Kopperston, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 - 9:00pm on Saturday April 26, 2014 at the church. Pallbearers will be her nephews JoBuck Cook, Naman Cook, William Cook, Larry Cook, Jr., Francis Bailey, Nathan Short, AJ Cook, Larry Joseph Cook, and Travis Cook. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies… Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” Proverbs 31
James Dennie “Chico” Osborne, 54, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Saturday April 26, 2014 at his home of natural causes. He was born June 26, 1959 in Logan, WV a son of Tommy Cline of Oceana, and the late Gertie Faye Cline. Chico was of the Baptist Faith. He was quiet, and a good hearted man who had made it right with God and is awaiting his loved ones in heaven. He was an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, a disabled coal miner with 20 years in various mines. He was a 1977 graduate of Oceana High School, and a member of the UMWA. In addition to his Mother he is preceded in death by his grandparents Sanford and Josie Osborne; father-in-law Lacy Davis; two nephews Brett Gibson and Chad Davis; and a niece Brianna Gibson Pizzino. Those left to cherish his memory is his devoted wife of 35 years Shelia Davis Osborne of Oceana; his father Tommy Cline of Oceana; a son James Aaron Osborne of Oceana; a sister Connie (Leonard) Gibson of Oceana; mother-in- law Katie Davis of Oak Hill; two sister-in-laws Nina (Timmy) Brewster of Beckley, Joan Aliff of Indiana; two brother-in-laws Danny (Susan) Davis of Grandview, and Kenny (Rhonda) Davis of SC; nieces Erica Gibson (Joey) Webb, Jaina Pizzino, Ella Webb, and Crystal (Chris) Underwood, Emily Underwood, Kinley Underwood, Lacey Davis, Cassidy Davis, Raegan Davis, Kennedy Davis, and Kylee Underwood due in August; nephews Evan Webb, Matt Brewster, Danny M. Davis, Austin Underwood, and Brayden Underwood; his best friend fur baby Chloe; and a host of other loving family and friends. Graveside services will be held at Noon on Wednesday April 30, 2014 in the Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV with Rev. Timmy Brewster officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 - 9:00pm on Tuesday April 29, 2014 at the Bible Baptist Church, Kopperston Road. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Edna Carol Shumate, 59, of Glen Fork, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday April 28, 2014 after a long illness. She was born June 25, 1954 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Harvey and Elizabeth Baldwin Lawson. Edna attended the Ark of Safety Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by three brothers Harvey Lawson, Jr., Jerry Lawson, and Frank Lawson. Survivors include her loving husband of 19 years Mason Lee Shumate; two daughters Carmela (TJ) Brown and Maggie (Phillip) Blankenship all of Glen Fork; two sons Dale Wimmer and his companion Carlene and Brandon Wimmer all of Glen Fork; five step-children Mason L. Shumate, Jr. of Melbourne, FL, Michael L. Shumate and Gregory A. Shumate both of Princeton, James D. (Donna) Shumate, of, and Barbara (Terrance) Shumate Young of Ocala FL; two sisters Marie Gunter of Oceana, Darlene Bradon of Fl; five brothers Johnny Lawson and Bill Lawson both of Pineville, Alfred Lawson, Kenneth Baldwin and Tommy Baldwin all of VA; four grandchildren Kayla Brown, Terry Brown, Jermiah Bailey, and Tiffany Butler; thirteen step-grandchildren Tiffany Shumate, Stephanie Shumate, Aledia Shumate, Ashley Stiltner, Brett Pendry, Bradley Shumate, Anthony James Krall, Michael Young, Robert Young, Amanda Shumate, Hope Brown, JR Brown, and Lori Brown; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday May 2, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Ernest Francis officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Thursday May 1, 2014 at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Christine Yvonne Stewart Graham, 60, of Matheny, WV went to be with the Lord on Monday April 28, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 16, 1953 in Louisa, KY, a daughter of the late Jesse Crockett and Mildred Sullivan Stewart. She loved to can food, sew and work for the Lord in the churches that her husband pastored in over the last 37 years. She was a member of the Conklintown Church of God in Anawalt, WV and a 1972 graduate of Oceana High School. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 42 years Rev. Jerry Lee Graham; two daughters Michelle Renee Graham and Melinda Kay Graham both of Matheny, WV; two sons Daniel Lee Graham and wife Kristy and Jonathan David Graham all of Matheny, WV; three grandchildren Kaleb Meade, Gracie Graham and Tanner Graham; four sisters Patricia Stevens of Charlestown, WV, Connie Dunford and husband Jimmy of Jumping Branch, WV, Diana Pennington of Pineville, WV and Sharon Stewart Milam of Matheny, WV; two brothers Timmy Stewart and wife Becky of Front Royal, VA and Mark Stewart and wife Brenda of Ashville, OH; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday May 1, 2014 in the Matheny United Methodist Church with Rev. Morris Mutter, Rev. Roger Stewart and Pastor Sheri Kernik officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Wednesday April 30, 2014 at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
