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Judy Marie Short Mason, 68, of Brier Creek, WV, passed away on Friday December 5, 2014 at Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, WV. She was born on December 8, 1945 in Fanrock, WV, a daughter of the late Dewey and Fannie Stone Short Craft. Judy was a teacher for 33 1/2 years at Baileysville Elementary. In addition to her parents she is preceded death by her step-father Robert Craft. Survivors include her loving husband of 48 years Tommy Mason of Brier Creek; her pets Bo, Spike, and Millie; special friends Allen and Susan Stiltner of Brier Creek, Jared Stiltner of Harrisville; Jean and Maggie Moody of Brier Creek, Tommy and Linda Vance of Brier Creek and Lynn and Eddie Adkins of Keyrock; and a host of loving friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday December 8, 2014 at the Brier Creek Tabernacle, Brier Creek, WV, with Rev. Glenn Hatfield officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Mason and Moody cemetery, Brier Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM on Monday December 8, 2014 until time of service at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Frank Howell, Jr., 51, of Red Jacket, WV, passed away on Monday December 1, 2014 at his home. He was born on April 10, 1963 in Vansant, VA a son of the late Frank and Alzie Mae Burgess Howell, Sr. Frank had been employed by the 7-Up company. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters Josie Howell and Ellen Howell. Survivors include his loving wife of 23 years Joyce Ann Blankenship Howell; three daughters Crystal Blankenship of Varney, Kimberly Blankenship and Tonya Blankenship both of Talyorville; three sons Gary Mitchell Blackburn of Simon, Timothy Scott Blackburn of Princeton and Justin Frank Stacy of Newtown; four sisters Maudene Howell of Clifton Forge, VA, Ocie Willis, Ruth Alverez and Virgie Howell all of Roanoke, VA; three brothers Frell Howell of Richlands, VA, Rusty Howell and David Lee Howell all of Roanoke, VA; twelve grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM on Friday December 5, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest in Cook cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM on Friday December 5, 2014 until time of service at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Sweetie Vaughn Osborne, 68, of Little Creek, WV, formerly of Cyclone, passed away on Saturday November 29, 2014 at his home. He was born on February 10, 1946 in Cyclone, WV, a son of the late Willie and Cora Bailey Osborne. He is a member of the UMWA local 7604, Lilly Haven Baptist Church and retired in 1995 after 25 years with Eastern Associated Coal. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a step son Leroy Hatfield; two sisters Gertrude Lusk and Tiny Flaugher; and two brothers Cleatus Osborne and Wannie Osborne. Survivors include his loving wife Geraldine Ivy Osborne; three daughters Beatrice and Jerry Workman of Cyclone, Marti Franklin and Brenda Gibson both of Oceana; two sons Beecher Osborne of Cyclone and Willie and Barbara Osborne of Matheny; three sisters Dovie Lusk, Emma Bailey and Fannie and Bill Rollins all of Cyclone; two brothers Stewart and Sarah Osborne of Max Meadows, VA and Landy and Margaret Osborne of Matheny; twelve grandchildren Adam, Kyle, Ayla, Siera, Hannah, Ashlynn, Paige, Halli, Addie, Bobbi, Anna Ruth and Lacy; one great grandchild Natalie; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday December 3, 2014 at the Lillyhaven Baptist Church, Lynco, WV, with Pastor Algie Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Brown cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Tuesday December 2, 2014 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Carl Edward Vint, 60, of Lynco, WV passed away on Monday November 24, 2014 in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on June 5, 1954 in Wyoming County, WV, a son of Virginia Isabelle Purvess Vint of Lynco and the late Harry Kenneth Vint. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by a special friend Regina "Sue" Stafford. In addition to his mother survivors include his loving wife of 33 years Alma Edna Rollins; four brothers Harold, Ricky, David and Frankie Vint all of Lynco; a sister Sue Price of Oceana; a brother-in-law Bobby and Susan Rollins of Oceana; two sister-in-laws Dianne and Dewayne Vipperman of Oceana and Peggy Hatfield of Coal Mountain; Special friends Lendon "Jeff" Cline of Lynco, and Meranda and Glenn Adkins and their children Glenn Jr. and Bryan all of Kopperston; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Friday November 28, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Steve Massey officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM on Friday November 28. 2014 until time of service at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Leslie Scott Tilley, 41, of Glen Fork, WV passed away on Saturday November 22, 2014. He was born on October 5, 1973 in Beckley, WV a son of Charles William and Patricia Ann Irick Tilley of Glen Fork. He is preceded in death by a brother Kerry Wayne Tilley; paternal grandparents Joy and Curtis Tilley and maternal grandparents William Irick and Dorothy Tilley. Survivors include a daughter Leslie Ann Tilley of Glen Fork; his fiance' Kathy Royse of Conway, SC; a sister Kristy and Samuel Canada of Glen Fork; a brother Charles Todd and Anna Tilley of Glen Fork; step grandfather James Junior Tilley of Trough Fork; several nieces and nephews and a host of Bellemeade Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Nathan Vance officiating. He will be laid to rest in Tilley Family cemetery, Twin Falls, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon on Wednesday November 26, 2014 until time of service at the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Danny Dale Walls, Jr., 49, of Lynco, WV received his ultimate healing on Sunday November 23, 2014 in Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV with his son and daughter by his side. He was born on August 2, 1983 graduate of Oceana High School and a member of the UMWA. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his step-mother Bonnie Sue Walls and a sister Angie Smith. Survivors include a daughter Mary Walls Penney of Kopperston; a son Danny Dewayne and Christa Walls of Crab Orchard; two grandchildren Drightan Penney of Kopperston and Jaxon Walls of Crab Orchard; a sister Mandy Tilley of Glen Fork; two brothers Brad and Kathy Walls of Glen Fork and Adrian Griffith of Glen Fork and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday November 26, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Phillip Bowles officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon on Wednesday November 26, 2014 until time of service at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Mitzi "Hazel" Childers Kellogg, 67, of Charleston, WV, passed away on Friday November 21, 2014 at her home. Spriggs Childers, Sr. She is a 1965 graduate of Oceana High School and the first female photographer for the Charleston Gazette. She worked many years and retired from several State Government offices in Charleston. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother Clarence B. Childers. Survivors include two sisters Loretta Bernice Long of Boomer and Alice Faye Childers of Kopperston; two brothers Charles Malcom Childers, Jr. and wife Carolyn of Axton, VA and Coy Lee Childers of Bloomingburg, NY; her beloved cat Capuka; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday November 25, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated following the service. Friends may gather with the family from 1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Garnett Ola Goodwin Lusk, 92, of Kopperston, WV went to live with the Lord on Tuesday November 18, 2014 at her home. She was born on September 25, 1922 in Logan, WV a daughter of the late Boots Logan and Orphia Noe Goodwin. Garnett was the last living founding member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband Frank James Lusk; a son Wandell Calvin Lusk; a daughter Pateria Long; three grandsons Larry Wayne Lusk, Brian Hood and David Terrace; two son-in-laws; two sisters and two brothers. Those left to cherish her memory are a son Frank James and Barbara Lusk of Sevierville, TN; four daughters Jo Ann and David Sanders of Seymour, TN, Marlene and Wallace Maynard of Fairdale, Beverly Long of Conover, NC and Sherry Hood of Kopperston; a sister Katherine Hicks of Kopperston; a brother Joe Goodwin of Kopperston; three sister-in-laws; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday November 21, 2014 at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, Kopper City Bottom, with Rev. Timmy Brewster 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 Friday November 21, 2014 at the church. Grandsons and a great nephew will be serve as pallbearers. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Jerry Lee Lusk, 59, of Rockview, WV, passed away on November 16, 2014 in Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. He was born on June 15, 1955 a son of Clarice Osborne Roop of Pineville and Lonnie Lewis Lusk preceded in death by his step mother Edith Lusk; step father Vernon Roop and grandparents Mary and Pierce Lusk. In addition to his parents survivors include a daughter Nina Lusk Hartley and husband Trace of Point Pleasant; a son Jamie Lee Lusk of Pineville; three sisters Sandra Canada and husband Mackie of Pineville, Kara Bowling of Athens and Rebecca Adams and husband Matt of Oceana; two brothers Rick Lusk of Ocala, FL and Kevin Roop and wife Heather of Bradley; his ex-wife Iveth Lusk-Mckinney of Pineville; several nieces and nephews and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday November 20, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Ron Harvey officiating. He 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 Thursday November 20, 2014 at the funeral home. Military Rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Phyllis Jean Justus, 75, of Brenton, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday November 14, 2014 in Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. She was born on February 21, 1939 in Hurley, VA the daughter of the late Clarence and Rosa Matney Justus. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Donald Justus, Charles and Virginia Justus, Eugene Justus, James Justus, Roy Justus and Michael Justus all of Brenton; seventeen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday November 19, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Pastor Lee Fisher officiating. She will be laid to rest in Justus cemetery, Brenton, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Tuesday November 18, 2014 at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Herbert Gibson, Sr., 65, of Oceana, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 30, 2014 at his home. He was born on June 13, 1949 in Wharton, WV, a son of Annie Daniels Gibson of Cyclone, and the late Aldie Gibson. Herbert was a member of UMWA, NRA and attended the Toler Baptist Church at Campus. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years Betty Mae Duffy Gibson; and a granddaughter Tressie Fox. Those left to cherish his memory are his two sons Herbert and Dawn Gibson, Jr. of Matheny and Timothy Gibson and companion Vicky of Turkey Dip; three sisters Earnestine Hereford of Williams Mountain, Betty and Owen Duffy, and Janet Rollins all of Cyclone; four brothers Billy Ray and Freda Gibson, Clarence and Debbie Gibson, Danny and Reatha Gibson, and Eugene "Cotton" and Teresa Gibson all of Cyclone; ten grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday January 3, 2015 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Billy Gibson, Jr. officiating. He will be laid to rest in Osborne cemetery, Brushy Fork near Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Friday January 2, 2014 at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
