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Doris Elaine Cline, 69, of Panther, WV who was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend went to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 17, 2014 at her residence with her loved ones all around her. She was born on February 6, 1945 in Maryland, a daughter of the late Schrilda and Sherman Kirk in addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her birth mother Bertha Anderson; her husband Junior Lewis Cline; a daughter Marsha Gail Cline; two sons Michael and Jonathan Cline; and a special friend Bunyon Bryant. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren Timmy, Angie and Timmy Junior Cline of Panther, Terry, Misty, Ciera, and Makayla Cline of Shabby Run, Cathy, Don, Casey, Callie, Christopher, Emily, and soon coming baby Brown of Spartanburg, SC, Dennis and Terry Matthew Cline of Gary, Junior Burb, Brandy, and Bryce Cline of Kings Mountain, NC, Tony, Shanna, Tania, and Ethan Cline of Shabby Run, Natalie, Leslie, Hannah, Braxton and Trisden Justice of Litwar, Amanda, Robbie, and Robert Bailey of Panther, Sabrina, Duke, and Conner Bailey of Panther; a daughter-in-law Debra Cline of Panther; Clark Cline for whom she thought of as a son; three special friends Joyce Roberts, Kendell Roberts and Sue Justice; her best friend and sister-in-law Darlene Perry of Isaban; two sisters Betty and John Strickland, and Della Smith of OH; a brother Woodrow and Trudy Kirk of Bullcreek; two special nieces Bonnie and Pinkie; and a host of other loving family and friends. Her family, friends, sisters, and brothers of the Isaban Church of God request your presence as she visits her church one last time at 11:00 AM on Saturday December 20, 2014 with Pastor Ryan Seabolt officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cline cemetery, Trap Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Friday December 19, 2014 at the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Jerry Harold Harvey, 75, of Oceana, WV, went home to be with his Savior on Tuesday December 30, 2014 at Camden Clark Hospital, Parkersburg, WV. He was born on June 15, 1939 in Reedy Creek, WV, a son of Edith Collins Harvey of Reedy Creek, and the late Foster Harold Harvey. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County, a member of the UMWA last working at Island Creek Coal in Coal Mountain. He was a 1958 graduate of Baileysville High School. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his father and a grandson Mitchell Dale Simpson, II. In addition to his mother he is survived by his sons with his ex-wife Wanda Toler Harvey, Jerry H. "Andy" Harvey, Jr. and Geraldine of Lynco and his children Travis Harvey and Mitch Harvey of French Creek and Mitch's child Kindel, and Jessie J. Harvey and wife Janie of Bolt and their children Jesslyn "Isabelle" Harvey, David Jones and Dakota Jones; a daughter Jennifer Harvey Brooks of Glen Fork; two step daughters Boo Simpson of Beckley and her children Wendy and JR Graham of Sophia and her children Colby Dameron and his son Caytin and Santana Dameron and Cyndi Simpson of Lynco and her son PJ and Rita Cook of Jasper, AL and her children Rebecca Cook Abshire, Billy Cook and Amber Cook; six step great grandchildren Cloe, Connor, Jax, Jet and Axton Jones and Raylyn Cook; a special young lady who he raised as a granddaughter Kendra Gibson; two sisters Donna Church of Brenton, and Barbara Toler of Glen Daniel; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday January 4, 2015 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Johnny Jones, Rev. Nub Blankenship, Bro. Mitch Simpson and Rev. Butch Farrington officiating. He will be laid to rest in Harvey cemetery, Reedy Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Sunday January 4, 2015 at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Gertrude Carol Maynor, 67, of Cyclone, WV, departed this life on Wednesday December 31, 2014 in CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. She was born on February 18, 1947 in Cyclone, WV, a daughter of the late Jim Bartrum and Icy Moldie Doulph Elkins. Gertrude attended the Green Valley Worship Center. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband William Russell Maynor; a son Patrick Lee Maynor; Burton Gibson who raised her; a brother Floyd Aliff; and a sister Paulaine Chapman. Those left to cherish her memory are her four daughters Caroline and Bobby Hilling of Cyclone, Floria White of Wharton, Linda Maynor and Teresa Maynor all of Cyclone; a son William and Martha Maynor, Jr. of Oceana; a sister Terrie Ann Ratcliff of Dunlap TN; three brothers Alvin Walker of Princeton, Lucky Bill Browning of Crouches Farm, and Jerry Van Elkins of Van; twelve grandchildren Corey L. Maynor, Candy Maynor, Icy Rose, Carl Gene Smith, Jr., Johnny Smith, Eric Smith, Michael Hilling, Karen Matz, Mitsy Conejo, Stonie Jones, Anthony Jones and June Regalado; twelve great grandchildren Brennan Rose, Addison Rose, Charity Rose, Bethany Lusk, Johnny Levi Smith, Shayla Smith, Autumn Hilling, Brooklyn Hilling, Nathan Matz, Matthew Matz, Kristen Cline, and Anthony Redden; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday January 6, 2015 at the Toler Baptist Church, Campus, WV, with Rev. Bobby Hilling and Rev. Nathan Vance 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 Monday January 5, 2015 at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Betty Gean Correll, 52, of Brenton, WV passed away on Wednesday December 31, 2014 at her home. She was born on May 7, 1962 a daughter of Gertrue Justus of Double Camp and the late Buford Hurley. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her husband Max Dennis Correll; and two brothers Dale Hurley and Hassell Hurley. Survivors include two daughters Tonya Marie Correll of Indian Creek, and Wakendda Correll of Double Camp; six brothers Jimmy Hurley, Timmy Hurley, Mack Hurley, Thomas Hurley, and Harrison Hurley all of Double Camp, and Hafford Hurley of Summers County; three grandchildren Ethan J. Correll, Robert Morgan, and Taylor Morgan; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday January 7, 2015 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with the Rev. Tommy Knotts officiating. She will be laid to rest in Lester Family cemetery, Swope Farm, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM on Wednesday January 7, 2015 until time of service at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Ira "Butch" Bradford, Jr., 79, of Oceana, WV, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Wyoming Continuous Care, New Richmond, WV. He was born on December 23, 1935 in Rody, VA, a son of the late Ira and Mollie Burns Bradford. Butch was a United States Army Veteran, graduate of Pineville High School and a member of the UMWA Local 1706 Kopperston. He worked as a butcher for the Piggly Wiggly and Manning Supermarket, and a coal miner for 23 years working at Consolidated Coal Co. in Itamnn, and Eastern Coal at Kopperston. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife of 22 years Letah Acord Bradford; two infant brothers Roy and Richard Bradford; three brothers Carlos Bradford, Paul Douglas Bradford, and Billy Bradford; three sisters Ozela Hurley, Virginia Morgan and Margie Shirley. Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years Darice Lester Bradford; a son Rodney G. and Patricia Bradford and their children Rebecca and Charles Rowe and Susan and Zachary Morrison all of Cincinnati, OH; a daughter Jackie Bradford Castellano and fiance David Hiatt, and her children Branndon Castellano and Andrew Castellano all of Nobelsville, IN; two sisters Linda Taylor of Leeds, AL, and Betty Wallace of Mullensville; two brothers Frank Bradford of Mullensville, and Sidney and Patty Bradford of Pineville; one great grandchild Wesley J. Rowe; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 5, 2015 at Toneda Missionary Baptist Church, Kopperston, WV, with Rev. Jerry Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Monday, January 5, 2015 at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Joann Bailey, 83, of Glen Fork, WV was carried away on wings of Angels January 7, 2015 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV following a long illness. She was born June 6, 1931 in Glen Fork, WV, a daughter of the late Joe and Ola Day Acord. She was a a custodian at Glen Fork Elementary School for many years. Also preceding her in death was a daughter Marsha Wofford, a stillborn infant Mary Ellen, two grandsons Joseph Wills and Shane Brooks. Survivors include her two daughters Tammy Jo Wills and her life companion Darrell “Jake” Allen of Glen Fork, and Andrea Cook of Glen Fork; a son David Ray Brooks and wife Faye of Glen Fork; a sister Betty Guy of Cleveland, OH; grandchildren Pam Belcher, Tonya Tilley, Adam Wofford, William Wofford and Angela Wofford; eleven great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held to honor the life of Joann at a later date. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Joshua Scott Sellards, 43, of Oceana, WV, left this world on Sunday January 11, 2015 at his home. He was born on June 29, 1971 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late David and Nancy White Sellards. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his fiance' Sheryl Bailey of Oceana; three sisters Bonnie and Raymond Elkins of NC, Carmella Burns of GA and Melissa Sellards of GA; four brothers Justin Justice of Pineville, Dustin Justice of Pineville, Jeff White of GA and Shannon Sellards of GA; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday January 15, 2015 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Bro. Herman Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Brown's Family cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM on Thursday January 15, 2015 until time of service at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Stephen "Steve" Lloyd Graham, 60, of Lynco, WV, passed away on Wednesday January 14, 2015 at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. He was born on February 20, 1954 in Oceana, WV, a son of the late Wayne and Tressie Fortner Graham. Steve was a member of the New Life Church and the UMWA. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Franklin Graham; three sisters Jenny Holcomb, Pam Stacy and Maxine Varney. Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years Peggy Neely Graham of Lynco; a daughter Stephanie Dixon of Lynco; a granddaughter Nikkii Dixon Lively and husband Shane of Huntington; two great granddaughters Araya Sunshine Graham of Lynco and Paislee Fulgham of Florida; two sisters Carol Hunter of Man and Hazel Blankenship of Kopperston; a special friend Roger Toler of Lynco; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday January 16, 2015 at New Life Community Church, Jesse, WV, with Pastor Jay Morgan and Bro. George Smith officiating. He will be laid to rest in The Neely Family cemetery, Addair Run Road, Princeton, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM before and after the service on Friday January 16, 2015 at the church. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Ronnie Lee Tolliver, 48, of Rock View, WV, departed this life on Friday January 16, 2015 at his home. He was born on July 30, 1966 in Welch, WV, a son of the late James and Opha Bailey Tolliver. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters Geraldine Tolliver and Carolyn Drennen; a brother James Calloway "J.J." Tolliver, Jr.; and two grandsons Thomas Boe Branden Morgan, Jr. and Xander Jace Brooks. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter Tshonia Lynn Tolliver and grandson Matthew Ryan Tolliver of Rock View; seven additional children: three sons and four daughters Debra LeeAnn and David Laxton of Glen Fork, Troy Calloway Morgan of Matheny, Harold Lee "Harry" and Christina Morgan, Jr. of Sabine, Kimberly Dawn Morgan of Davy, Thomas "Boe" Branden Morgan of Kopperston, Leela Marie Morgan of Oceana and Tabitha Nichole and Mikey Brooks of Sabine ; a brother Dallas and Sharon Tolliver of GA; sixteen grandchildren; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of other loving family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday January 20, 2015 at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Earnest Francis officiating. He will be laid to rest in Fairview cemetery, Pinnacle Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00AM until time of service on Tuesday January 20, 2015 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Troy Morgan, Boe Morgan, Harry Morgan, Leroy Adkins, Steven Tolliver, Donnie McMillion and Joe Tolliver. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Shirley Mae Rippeth Lozier, 75, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Saturday January 17, 2015 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on February 14, 1939 in Bradshaw, WV, a daughter of the late Bill and Stella Payne Rippeth. Shirley was a member of the Oceana First Church of God and ladies aide and she was owner of the Goodnews Christian Book Store in Oceana. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son Michael David Lozier; two brothers Daniel Waldron, and Carl Waldron; two sisters Elizabeth Rippeth and Irishann Rippeth; and three infant brothers and sisters. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 59 1/2 years Johhny William Lozier of Oceana; a son John and Tammie Lozier of Bolt; two granddaughters Stephanie and Alan Williams and Tara and Jesse Meade all of Bolt; four great grandchildren Kylie Snodgrass, Alexis Snodgrass, Hailey Williams and Logan Williams; a special friend Lou Blankenship of Oceana; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday January 21, 2015 at the Oceana First Church of God, Oceana, WV, with Pastor Perry Blankenship officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 10:00 AM on Wednesday January 21, 2015 until time of service at the church. Pallbearers will be Floyd Blankenship, Shane Blankenship, Chris Blankenship, Doyle Johnson, Jesse Meade and Alan Williams. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Wilma Jean Ramsey Sparks, 86, of Oceana, faithful wife, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Sunday January 18, 2015 in the Sundale Nursing Home, Morgantown, WV following a long illness. She was born on February 22, 1928 in Richwood, WV, a daughter of late Roy and Augusta Rhodes Ramsey. She was married
to the late Rev. William Boyd Sparks for 46 years and served with him for 40 years of church ministry at churches in Braxton, Gilmore, Pleasants, Calhoun, Clay, Logan, Wyoming, Raleigh, Greenbrier and Fayette Counties in West Virginia and was a member of the Toneda Missionary Baptist Church in Oceana, WV. In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by a brother, Leon Ramsey, and a granddaughter. Survivors include three sons Rev. Fred Sparks and wife Karren of Eleanor, WV, Tom Sparks and wife Marsha of Oceana, WV, Bruce Sparks and wife Pat of Morgantown, WV; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday January 23, 2015 at the Toneda Missionary Baptist Church, Kopperston, WV, with Rev. Fred Sparks and Rev. Jim Hamrick officiating. She will be laid to rest in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM on Friday January 23, 2015 until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in memory of her to the Gideon's Association c/o Fairley Lusk PO Box 233 Oceana, WV 24870 or the Sundale Nursing Home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
