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James Lloyd "Jim" Blackburn, 65, of Oceana, WV, passed away Saturday July 19, 2008 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born December 6, 1942 in Kopperston, WV a son of the late Lloyd and Nona Bailey Blackburn.
James was a retired coal miner having worked for Eastern Associated Coal and Peabody Coal Companies for 30 years. Jim served three years in the U.S. Army with 13 months served in Vietnam, receiving two bronze stars, good conduct and expert rifleman medals along with several other honors. He served eight years on the Oceana City Council was a member and Commander of VFW Post 8364, member of DAV Wyoming-McDowell Chapter 56 and Commander of the Wyoming County Honor Guard. Along with his parents, his father-in-law Harold C. Durbin also preceded him in death. James was of the Baptist faith and attended the Oceana First Baptist Church. Survivors include his loving wife and best friend Linda Durbin Blackburn; a son Brian Blackburn and wife Melissa of Ravencliff; two daughters Karen Blackburn of Cool Ridge and Kathy Jo Cook and husband Chris of Oceana. Jim was "PaPa" to five grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Maddie and Casey Cook, Darian, Carleigh and Gillian Blackburn. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Kathleen Durbin of Oceana; two sisters Betty Martin and husband Jerry of Crouches Farm and Rhennetta Bennett and husband Dennis of Clendenin; brother-in-law Bill Durbin of Ripley; four nieces, two nephews and his little pomeranian dog "LuLu". He will also be remembered by best friends Tom Evans, Jeff Laxton, Jesse Womack, Steve Stone and his Vietnam buddy Richard Harwood of TN. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday July 23, 2008 at the Oceana First Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Cook officiating. Jim will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. The Wyoming County Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites at the cemetery. Friends may call from 6 - 9:00 PM Tuesday July 22, 2008 at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Kim Dewayne Wells, 46, of Clear Fork, WV passed away Sunday July 13, 2008 at the Beckley VA Medical Center. He was born February 26, 1962 in Man, West Virginia a son of Norma Jean Keeney Wells and the late Charles Winford Wells. Kim was a loving husband, father, son, brother and grandson, who enjoyed playing the guitar, riding his four-wheeler and listening to music. Kim once said the desire of his heart was to play a song that would please God. Today, he is with his Heavenly Father fulfilling his wish. He was a auto body mechanic, coal truck driver, a US Army Veteran having served in the Persian Gulf and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Wyoming-McDowell Chapter 56. Those left behind to love and cherish his memory are his wife of four years, Melissa R. Conley-Wells; his mother Norma Jean Wells and her companion James "Ed" Dunn of Clear Fork, WV; four sons Kim D. Wells, Jr. and wife Belinda and Benjamin Keith Wells all of Brenton, WV, Stephen and Cory Wells of Taylorsville, NC; two brothers Terry Wells and wife Ruth of Brier Creek, WV and Michael Wells and wife Barbara of Lynco, WV; two sisters Bonita Bradford and husband Frank of Princeton, WV and Jackie Chambers and husband Barry of Lynco, WV; two grandchildren Brandi and Kayla Wells of Brenton, WV; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday July 17, 2008 at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Eddie B. Aliff, Jr. officiating. Kim will be laid to rest in the Cook & Keeney cemetery on Huff Mountain. The Wyoming County Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside Rites. Friends may call from 6 - 9:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the DAV Wyoming-McDowell Chapter 56, PO Box 274, Oceana, WV 24870. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Tina Marie (Green) Dye, 41 of Oceana, formerly of Phenix City, AL since 1993. passed away July 7th, 2008 at home after losing a battle with cancer. Born July 27, 1966 at Mullens, WV. She was the daughter of Patty Green and the late Tex Cline and the stepdaughter of Randall Green. Ms. Dye's passion was doll collecting and spending time with her two poodles. She was preceded in death by her father Tex Cline , paternal grandparents Robert and Marie Craft, ex husband Kenneth (Rick) Green and cousin David Lee Jordan. Those left to cherish her memory is her daughter Alisha Marie Green, her sons Kenneth Green and Brooke Marshall of Phenix City , Al. Emanuel Lee (Green) Jordan and fiancee' Autumn Toler and Ricky Green. Mother Patty Green, stepfather Randall Green, two brothers Gordon Cline and Johnathan Green, One sister Suzie and Larry Adkins of Clay County and one grand daughter Jamie Lee Jordan. Care takers were Alisha Green, Patty and Randall Green, Coke and Carl Jordan, Suzie Adkins, John and Susan Craft, Opal and Jessica Hatfield. Funeral services will be at 1 PM Thursday July 10th 2008 at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Minister Richard Massey officiating, She will be laid to rest at the Hatfield cemetery, Little Creek Hollow. The family will receive friends from 6-9 PM Wednesday July 9th 2008 at the funeral home. Pall bearers will be Harold Dean Jordon, Gordon Cline, Jonathan Green, Randall Green, Funeral John Craft and Jeff Lusk.
The family is being served by Stafford Family Home, Lynco, WV.
Larry E. Lester, 60, of Shady Spring, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 1, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Larry's last word to his family was "Victory", letting us know that he has received his Victory through the power of the Lord. He was born October 10, 1947 at North Springs, WV. Larry served in the United States Army from 1968 - 1970, was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He enjoyed his family and friends. Larry also had a great passion for fishing and was a talented wood worker. He greatly enjoyed listening to his sons, Jamie and Travis, singing and playing the guitar and mandolin. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Magnolia Lester and a sister Marie Lipe. Larry is survived by his father Perry E. Lester and wife Margaret of Beckley; his loving wife of thirty years Deborah, with whom he truly found the love of his life and his best friend; his sons Jamie Darrel Lester and wife Michelle of Morgantown and Travis Perry Lester and wife Melony of Crab Orchard; his grandchildren Hannah, Everett, Sophia and Lydia and a grandchild who will be born in December, he also had a special adopted granddaughter Taylor Stewart, all his grandchildren lovingly referred to him as "Poppy", and they all know that "Poppy" will be watching over them from the beautiful shores of heaven; a brother John and his wife Martha and a sister Samantha Kleinfelder and husband Bill all of Titusville, FL, sisters Lucy Cooper and husband Joe and Sharon Atwell and husband David all of Beckley, a sister Tabitha Maxey and friend Alvin West of Kopperston, a sister Dare Cline and husband Tony of Lexington, NC, a step brother Guy Bailey and wife Shelly of Chicago, IL. Larry touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with and will be sadly missed by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held Noon on Friday July 4, 2008 at the Oceana First Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Cook officiating. Larry will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 - 9:00 PM Thursday at the church. Close family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will be conducting Military Graveside Rites. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia at PO Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Kimberly Lou "Kim" Hargis Bartram, 35, of Kopperston, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 2, 2008 surrounded by her loving family at her home following a long illness. Kim was born March 21, 1973 in Logan, WV a daughter of the late Robert and Violet R. Pack Hargis. She was a loving wife and mother and a member of Big Spring Missionary Baptist Church and attended the Bible Baptist Church. Her sister Louise Brugess, father-in-law Virgil Lee Bartram, Sr. and step-father Golden Collins also preceded her in death.
Survivors include har loving husband Jayme Lee Bartram; two daughters Breanna Hope Bartram and Jayme Summer Bartram both of the home; a sister Ruth "Gale" Cline of Gilbert; a brother Robert Hargis, Jr. of Holden; mother-in-law Bonnie L. Bartram of Davin; two brother-in-laws Virgil L. Bartram, Jr. and Timmy L. Bartram both of Mallory, two sister-in-laws Katrina Louise Maynard of Mallory and Maria Brown of Toney Fork; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Sunday July 6, 2008 at the Bible Baptist Church, Kopperston, WV with Pastor Earl Brewer officiating.
Kim will be laid to rest in the Kopperston Community cemetery. Friends may call from 6 - 9:00 PM Saturday July 5, 2008 at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Brenda Joyce "Susie" Aliff, 66, of Fanrock, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday June 16, 2008 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 29, 1941 at Fanrock, WV a daughter of the late Glen and Leola Lusk Williams. Susie was a homemaker as well as a disabled coal miner from US Steel. She was a member of the Briar Creek Tabernacle Church and of the UMWA, Local 1713. Susie enjoyed painting, crocheting, camping and most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sami Lambert of Ohio; her in-laws Ulbert and June Aliff; a special Aunt Rhada Marrs; and a special cousin and friend Faye Adams. Those left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 47 years, Douglas Aliff; four sons Mark Aliff, Marvin Aliff and wife Angie, Donald Aliff and wife Becky and Eddie Aliff and wife Mandy all of Fanrock, WV; three brothers David Williams and wife Edith of Itmann, WV, Charles Williams and wife Brenda of Fanrock, WV and Glen Williams and wife Millie of Lynco, WV; one sister Diane Acord and husband Steve of Pineville, WV; seven grandchildren Lyndsey Aliff and fiancé Jonathon Cline, Tonya Cline and husband Cody, Josh Aliff, Erica and Emily Aliff and Kayla and Isabella Aliff; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday June 19, 2008 at the Briar Creek Tabernacle Church with Bro. Tommy Knotts and Bro. Steve Acord officiating. Susie will be laid to rest in Morgan-Hatfield cemetery, Fanrock, WV. Friends may call from 6 -9:00 PM Wednesday at the church. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to thank Hospice of Southern WV for their part in taking care of Susie. To all the family and friends who lended a helping hand or said a prayer, we would like to express our most heartfelt gratitude to you. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Billie Wayne Hatfield, 41, of Rockhouse, WV, passed away on Wednesday June 4, 2008 at his home. Billie was born January 6, 1967 in Logan, WV a son of Janet Marie Adams Miller of Brenton, WV and the late Billie Hatfield. He was a self employed carpenter.
His two brothers Floyd Douglas "Doug" Hatfield and Jamie Miller also preceded him in death. Survivors along with his mother include his wife Myrlene Hatfield; two daughters Alisha Dawn Hatfield of Oceana, WV and Terri Anna Marie Hatfield Crouse of Kopperston, WV; four step-daughters Angela Nicole Webb of Kopperston, WV, Reva Lester and husband Willie of Steeles, WV, Priscilla Toler and husband Scottie of Coal Mountain, WV and Misty Miranda Lester and husband Dougie of Rose Branch, WV; three sisters Debroah Ann Hatfield of Bumpass, VA, Rebecca Sue Farley and husband James of Ocean City, MD and Janette Marie Lester and husband Mart of Oceana, WV; a brother Bruce Edward Hutchinson; step-father James A. Miller, Jr. of Brenton, WV; step-mother Sue Beatley of Alexandria, VA; several grandchildren and a special grandson Makellan Hurley and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday June 8, 2008 at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Tommy Knotts officiating. Billie will be laid to rest with his brothers in Adams cemetery, Rockhouse, WV. Friends may call from 6 - 9:00 PM Saturday June 7, 2008 at the funeral home.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Mary Elizabeth "Bay" Stafford, 84, of Pax, WV, formerly of Oceana, went to heaven to be with her husband Bill on Wednesday May 21, 2008 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born March 6, 1924 in Wyoming County, WV, a daughter of the late Robert and Jennie Cook Womack. Mary was a member of the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church for about 49 years and had attended the Maynard Freewill Baptist Church the last 10 years. Bay was a homemaker who loved her children, grandchildren and pets with all her heart. She and her husband Bill loved going to church and talking about the goodness of God. Her loving husband William Edward "Bill" Stafford and her son-in-law Dale Elswick also preceded her in death along with a sister Ruth Ratliff and two brothers Roy Bill and Woodrow Womack. Survivors include a daughter Rosemary Elswick of Pax, WV; a son William Joe Stafford and wife Nancy of Savannah, GA; two sisters Rema Jones of Chillicothe, OH and Gloria "Mutt" Prichard and husband Earl of Oceana, WV; two grandsons Benny Shawn Stafford and wife Eunice of Morgantown, WV and Bryan Scott Stafford and wife Tracy of Kopperston, WV; two step-granddaughters Robin Elswick of Lincolnton, NC and Rachel Turner of Savannah, GA; a step-grandson Robert Allen Turner and wife Alison of Dresden, TN; three great grandchildren Ben Stafford of Daniels, WV and Kyra and Sylvie Stafford of Morgantown, WV; seven step great grandchildren D.A. Raines and Makayla Meadows both of Kopperston, WV, Zachary and Alana Turner of Savannah, GA, David and Joey Elswick of Lincolnton, NC and Alexandria Starling of Statesboro, GA; a special care giver Betty McCallahan who she loved as a daughter; her family pets Pepper, Chloe, Toby and Hobo; a host of nieces, nephews and many other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday May 25, 2008 at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church. Mary will be laid to rest beside her loving husband Bill in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 - 9:00 PM Saturday May 24, 2008 at the church and one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Jeff and Junior Prichard, David Maynor, Blaine Redden, Gary Stafford and Jackie Buckland. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Brayden Chase Lester, of New Richmond, WV, newborn son of Roger Ray and Nina Dawn Morgan Lester, II, received his angel wings on Wednesday May 28, 2008 at Raleigh General Hospital for his journey to play in God's playground. Brayden was preceded in death by his great grandparents Henry C. and Marie Lester, Raymond and Hazel Morgan and Louise Proffitt. Survivors include his loving parents Roger Ray and Nina Dawn Morgan Lester, II, of New Richmond, WV; grandparents Roger and Connie Lester of New Richmond, WV and Larry and Patty Morgan of Oceana, WV; great grandparents William and Peggy Faulkner of Itman, WV and Firg and Rose Proffitt of Oceana, WV; two uncles Larry "Duke" Morgan, Jr. and wife Samantha of Kopper City Bottom, WV and Joshua Morgan and wife Sara of Fairmont, WV; seven cousins Alexandria, LaRissa, Rebecca, Dylan and Abigail Morgan and Justice and Lukie Mitchell; along with a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM Friday May 30, 2008 at the Coal Mountain Community Church with Ministers Larry "Duke" Morgan and Joshua Morgan officiating. Friends may call from 6 - 9:00 PM Friday at the church. Committal service will be held at noon on Saturday May 31, 2008 at the Miltie Morgan cemetery, Long Branch, WV. Letters of sympathy may be The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Raymond Miller, 74, of Oceana, WV lost the battle with cancer, but received his wings on Monday May 12, 2008 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born January 19, 1934 in Cyclone, WV, a son of the late Cleophas and Dollie Maynor Miller. Raymond was a member of the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church and a foreman for 30 plus years at Eastern Associated Coal Company's Kopperston Mine. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters Elsie Smith, Garnet Miller and Ruby Miller; six brothers Nathan, Maxwell, Troy, Estel, Junior and Arbry Miller, Raymond was the last survivor of his immediate family. Survivors include his loving daughter Sherry Bailey and husband Gene of Sunhill, WV and a loving son Ray Miller with whom he made his home; a grandson Eugene Bailey and wife Miranda and a very special great granddaughter Jaiden Bailey; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday May 15, 2008 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with the Rev. Jackie Grimmitt officiating. Raymond will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 6 - 9:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.
Carl Dean Lane, 57, of Brenton, WV passed away Tuesday May 13, 2008.
He was born July 24, 1951 in Wyoming County, WV a son of the late Lee and Credith Justice Lane. He was a coal miner and logger. Carl was also preceded in death by his wife Kathy Lane; two brothers Charles Edward "Eddie" Lane and Roger Lane; and a sister Christine Milam. Survivors include three daughters Charlene Justice and husband Zeb of Cabin Creek, WV, Freda Lane and Debbie Lane both of Brenton, WV; five sons Jimmy, Joe, Dennis, Darrell and Eugene Lane all of Brenton, WV; four sisters Thelma Stacy and husband Jerry of Virginia, Wonidith Lane of Oceana, WV, Darlene Stacy of Brenton, WV and Nadean Hurley and husband Jimmy of Brenton, WV; two brothers Billy Lane and wife Caroline of Brenton, WV and Harold Lane of Brenton, WV; and a hsot of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday May16, 2008 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Carl will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may call from 11:00 AM until funeral time at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Lora Opal "Aunt Lo" Cline, 84, of Lynco, WV, passed away Saturday May 10, 2008 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born November 11, 1923 a daughter of the late Scott and Viola Belcher Bishop. She was a homemaker, loving mother and the widow of Raymond Cline. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by eight sisters Zora M. Linville, Ora and Nellie Stewart, Stella Lyall, Flora, Corby, Holline and Sharlene Bishop and one brother Corbit Bishop. Survivors include a son Keith Raymond Cline of Lynco, WV; two sisters Erna L. Gibson and husband Clarence "Buck" and Nancy Lorene Lusk all of Lynco, WV; a brother Chester "Chess" Bishop of Beanstation, TN; her loving companion, her cat Patches; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday May 13, 2008 at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Eugene Cook and Bro. Steve Cassell officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Pallbearers will be Joe Cassell, Johnny Cline, Earl Foster, Thomas Toler and Donald "Goldwater" Gibson. Friends may call from 6 - 9:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
James Clarence Brunk, Jr., 55, of Oceana, WV passed away Sunday May 4, 2008 at Raleigh General Hospital. James was born October 10, 1952 at Craney, WV, a son of Clyde Elizabeth Haga Brunk of Craney, WV and the late James Clarence Brunk. He was a disabled coal miner and a member of the UMWA. Along with his father he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Annie and Jim Atwood and maternal grandparents Jim and Ida Haga. Survivors include his loving wife Treasa Jean Martin Brunk; his mother Clyde Elizabeth Haga Brunk of Craney, WV; four step children Audrey Ann, Pandy, Mark and Matt; an aunt Stella Riley of Virginia and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday May 8, 2008 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with the Rev. Oza Mullens, Jr. officiating. James will be laid to rest in Kopperston Community cemetery. Friends may call from 6 - 9:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
