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Dorothy V. Carbaugh Morgan, 85, of Indian Creek went to be with the Lord on Monday September 29, 2014 at Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on September 29, 1929 in Eggleston, VA, a daughter of the late Elmer Elliot and Lena Bell Rodgers Carbaugh. Dorothy was a member of the Clear Fork Independent Church of God. She loved her church and the church family. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Dee M. Morgan in April 2010; an infant sister Nancy Carbaugh; and a brother Elmer Eugene Carbaugh. Survivors include two sons Charles and Judy Morgan of Fanrock and Roger and Kim Morgan of Pineville; three granddaughters Carla and Robby Clay of Fanrock, Jennifer and Dale Duffel of NC and Kara Steele of Pineville; two grandsons Denny and Emily Morgan of NC and Bobby Smith of Pineville; three great grandsons Kyle Duffel of NC, Cody Clay of Fanrock and Joel Morgan of NC; four great granddaughters Nicole "Nikki" Cheek of NC, Caleigh Morgan of NC, Lilly Morgan of NC and Kholoe Steele of Pineville; three sisters Clara Mae and Lewis Ingram, Vivian Bailey and Dolly Carbaugh all of Oceana; many nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday October 3, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. and Rev. Sammy Lester officiating. Dorothy will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Thursday October 2, 2014 at the funeral home. The family sends special thanks to Judy Lambert with Home Health and also Dorothy's neighbor and friend Pat Tomblin of Indian Creek. Grandchildren and great grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Steve Gene Argabright, 61, of Lynco, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday October 3, 2014 at his home. He was born June 6, 1953 a son of the late Louise Acord McComas and Albert McComas. He was a retired coal miner, member of UMWA Local 9177, and a loving, husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his parents three brothers Roger, Bo and L.C. Argabright also preceded him in death. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 34 years Ladonna Lynn Meade Argabright; a daughter Autumn Williams and her husband John of Fairdale; and two grandchildren Garrett Williams and Madison Williams; a brother Don McComas and wife Nancy of Lynco and their sons Dalton and Dylan McComas; several special nephews, nieces and other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday October 7, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor Harrison Abbott officiating. Steve will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, 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.
Christopher Hannon "Cricket" Dixon, 41, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Wednesday October 8, 2014 in Richmond, VA. He was born on June 22, 1973 in Beckley, WV, a son of Joan Carol Toney Dixon of Lynco, WV and the late Joel Hannon Dixon. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his grandparents Willard and Kathleen Toney, and Joe and Mildred Dixon; and a special uncle Charlie Toney. Those left to cherish his memory are his two sons Dylan Jacob Dixon and Brandon Scott Dixon both of Oceana; wife Melissa Trent Dixon of Beaver; mother Joan Carol Toney Dixon of Lynco; a sister Clisty Hill of Oceana; a brother Teddy Joe Dixon of Glen Daniels; two nephews Hayden and Andy Hill of Oceana; two aunts Phyllis Toney of Lynco and Kathy Toney Thompson and husband David of Pineville; an uncle Bill Toney and wife Brenda of Norwalk, OH; and a host of cousins and other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday October 11, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jay Morgan officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated following the service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Joan Dixon for his sons. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Mary Ella Wimmer, 61, of Oceana, WV, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 8, 2014 at her home following a short illness. She was born on December 25, 1953 a daughter of the late Dewey Chambers, Jr. and Audrey Delphine Baldwin Clay. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two sisters Naomi Jasper, and Eleanor Stafford; a step son Phillip Wimmer. Survivors include her loving husband of 22 years Ray Wimmer, Sr. of Oceana; her only daughter Dovie Miller and son Christopher Wimmer of Oceana; three sisters Barbara Chambers and companion Shakey of Pineville, Millie and Glen Williams of Lynco and a very special sister Clarisse Clay of Lynco; two brothers Terry "Bo" Chambers and companion Lula of Lynco, and Timmy and Linda Clay of Lynco; two step children Bertha Lea Wimmer and Vanessa and Brandon Bible; 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Now heaven will have another wonderful loving caring person. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday October 13, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Pastor William Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Sarah Ann Lucas Philyaw, 68, of Boonville, NC formerly of Ravencliff, WV, went to be with the Lord on Thursday October 9, 2014 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital, Boonville, NC. She was born on February 9, 1946 a daughter of the late Giles Clifford Lucas and Myrtle Oretta Short Lucas. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Billy Philyaw, Sr. and a sister Susan (Gary) Lucas Kearney. Survivors include her children Cara Leigh (Chris) Jenkins, Peggy Annette Philyaw and Billy Philyaw, Jr. all of Boonville, NC; two sisters Myrtle Rosalie (Eddie) Cook and Kimberly (JB) Lucas Hatfield; four brothers John C. (Wanda) Lucas, James R. (Eva) Lucas, , Thomas K. (Brenda) Lucas and John Lucas, Jr.; four grandchildren Chris Jenkins, Jr., Meghan Philyaw-Rhomberger, Kristen Philyaw-Cassidy and Adam Philyaw; three great grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday October 14, 2014 at the Ravencliff Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. Michael Dempsey officiating. She will be laid to rest in Pine Grove cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 3:00 PM until time of service on Tuesday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Jill Eve Dehn Gibson, 67, of Beckley, WV, originally of Cleveland, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday October 12, 2014 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on February 8, 1947 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late William Ellsworth and Margaret Violet Dehn. Jill had worked very hard later in life to achieve an accounting degree from Concord University and retired with 15 years of loyal service with the Internal Revenue Service. Jill enjoyed taking vacations with her family to the beaches of the Outer Banks. She never met a stranger and always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter Trona Renee Gibson. She was a member of Turkey Ridge Baptist Church. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 48 years Herman Paul Gibson; two children Pegge Ann Heath and her husband Christopher John Heath of Oak Hill, and Andrew William Gibson of Beckley; two grandchildren Christian Tyler Heath and Cameron Trey Heath both of Oak Hill; and a host of other loving family and friends. A celebration of Jill's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday October 17, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Johnny Jones officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon until time of service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be friends and family. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Debra Lynn "Deb" Spratt Kelly, 48, of Patrick Springs, VA, formerly of Kopperston, WV, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in Danville, VA. She was born on February 18, 1966 in Chicago, IL, a daughter of Rondell and Kathern Hill Spratt of Kopperston, WV. Deb was a 1984 graduate of Oceana High School, she loved hiking, camping, fishing, riding her motorcycle, her job and going to the beach. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Allie Gillenwater and Ira W. Hill, and Goldie and James Spratt. Those left to cherish her memories are her parents Rondell and Kathern Spratt of Kopperston; three brothers Charles G. Kelly of NC, Bobbie J. Spratt of Martinsville, VA, and Dale and Autumn Spratt of Beckley; three nephews Jesse, Anthony and Kaeden; a niece Braelyn; special friends Frank and Bev Stone and Randell and Michele Clark; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday October 19, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Bill Huffman speaking. In keeping with Deb's wishes she will be cremated. Friends may gather with the family from 1:00 PM on Sunday October 19, 2014 until time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Violet Mae Bailey Miller, 88, of Cyclone, WV passed away on Tuesday December 16, 2014 at her home. She was born on June 14, 1926 in Cyclone, WV, a daughter of the late John Richard and Emma Toler Bailey. Violet was of the Baptist Faith and the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents she is preceded death by both husbands Junior Miller and June Ramsey; a son Danny Michael Miller; several brothers and two sisters. Survivors include a niece Charlotte Perry of Gary, WV; three nephews Clarence Wooten of Beaver, John Wooten of Alderson and Terry Wooten of Alderson; a special friend Ramona White of Cyclone; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday December 19, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with the Rev. Merl Walls officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cook cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM on Friday December 19, 2014 until time of service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Charles Sylvester Crane, 67, of Gilbert, WV, passed away on Monday December 15, 2014 at his home. He was born on December 6, 1947 in Houston, TX, a son of William R. Crane of TX and the late Mary Francis Hayman Crane. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by a sister. In addition to his father he is survived by his loving wife Linda Griffith Crane of Gilbert; three sons William Charles "Buggs" Crane, Johnny Glen Crane all of Warrior, AL, and Jason Scott Crane of North Pole, Alaska; a brother Jack Crane of AL; eleven grandchildren; 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 a later date in Warrior, Al. Charles will be laid to rest in Liberty cemetery, Kimberly, AL. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Curtis Louie Powell, 35, of Horsecreek, Panther, WV, passed away on Friday December 5, 2014 at his home. He was born on December 7, 1978 in Bluefield, WV, a son of Irvin and Imogene Steele Powell of Panther. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Louie and Martha Steele; paternal grandparents Daniel "DL" and parents those left to cherish his memory are his four children Kendra, Little Curtis, John and Shane Powell all of the home; two sisters Martha and Tracy Collier, and Judy and Jimmy Wolford all of Panther; three nieces Stephanie Honaker, Chloe Collier, and Jasmine Wolford; a nephew Billy "BJ" Honaker; many aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends James Richie of Horsecreek and Walt Blankenship of Bullcreek. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday December 10, 2014 at the House of Gethsemane, Panther, WV, with Rev. Clinton Coleman, Rev. Charlie Rose, Rev. Sandra Bryant, and Rev. Annette Hunt officiating. He will be laid to rest in the DL Powell cemetery, Coon Branch, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Tuesday December 9, 2014 at the church. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Wolford, Tracy Collier, BJ Honaker, Jr., Jesse Mills, Robert Mills, Walt Blankenship, Jr., Jamie Sturgil, TJ Adams, Daniel Powell and Mark Powell. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Jimmy Watts, 62, of Cyclone, WV, departed this life on Saturday December 6, 2014 at his home after an extended and the late Harvey Watts. Jimmy was a member of the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, the UMWA District 17 and a coal miner for 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing Jimmy Watts, 62, of Cyclone, WV, departed this life on Saturday December 6, 2014 at his home after an extended and an avid outdoorsman. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his daughter Tina Lynn Watts; illness. He was born on December 13, 1951 in Logan County, WV, a son of Magalene Bailey Watts of Cyclone paternal grandparents Jay and Ada Bailey; maternal grandparents French and Emmzetta Scott Watts; a nephew Jackie "Hobe" Watts; father-in-law Shelly Lusk and two brother-in-laws Homer Daniels and Ross Osborne. Those and (Linda Payday) Watts and Jamie Lee Watts of Cyclone; six grandchildren Brandon Toler, Dalton Watts, Nichalas Watts, and Tori Watts all of Cyclone and Jade Cox and Steven Cox III of Lynco; a great grandson Bryer Toler of Cyclone; four sisters Bobbie Daniels, Stella Osborne, Kathy Watts, and Judy Jill Watts all of Cyclone; three brothers Tommy (Ethel) Watts, Thurman (Gail) Watts all of Cyclone, Jackie (Lesha) Watts of Neola; a half brother Chucky (Margaret) Bailey of Cyclone; mother-in-law Brookie Osborne Lusk of Cyclone; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday December 9, 2014 at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, Cyclone, WV, with Pastor Jackie Lusk officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Osborne Family cemetery, Brushy Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM on Tuesday December 9, 2014 until time of service at the church. Pallbearers will be his family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be his sons Jimmy Scott Watts and Jamie Lee Watts. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
