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Carol Sue "Granny Sue" Spratt, 71, of Cedar Creek, WV went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital, Charleston, WV. She was born on June 11, 1944 in Davy, WV a daughter of the late William Kelly and Asie England Lambert. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband James Spratt, Jr.; a son Kevin Spratt; three brothers Ralph, Bob and Ronnie Lambert; and two sisters Violet and Faye Lusk. Survivors include a daughter Amanda Faye (Danny Russell) Mitchell of Clear Fork; three sons Randy James (Cleila) Spratt of Salisbury, NC, Michael Edward (Christy P.) Spratt of Smithfield, NC and Scott (Michelle) Spratt Hendersonville, TN; thirteen grandchildren Tara (Matthew) King, Allyson (Randy) Coleman, Tasha (Jason) Morin, Derrick (Katelyn) Spratt, David "Tyler" Lloyd, Liam Spratt, Levi Allen Mitchell, Danny Russell Mitchell II, Kevin Mitchell, Eric Mitchell, Kelly Spratt, Karol Spratt, James Spratt and Masie Sue Mitchell due to be born in April 2016; great grandchildren Wyatt Coleman, Olivia Coleman, Luke Coleman, Claire King, Adyn Cummings, Landon Cummings, Addison Cummings, Emery Morin, Kieran Morin, Aria Mitchell, Dante Spratt and Silas Morin due in August 2016 two sisters Fern (Hershel) Hatfield of Alderson and Betty Reed of Pleasant City, OH; two brothers Eddie (Ann) Lambert of Brenton and Dan (JoAnn) Lambert of Knoxville, TN; a sister-in-law Loretta Lambert of Pleasant City, OH; a brother-in-law Burbridge Lusk of Fanrock; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Johnny Jones officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Spratt Family cemetery, Cedar Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Charles Edward "Shag" Robinette, 66, of Princeton, WV formerly of Iaeger, WV passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born on December 20, 1949 in Milebranch located in Avondale, WV a son of the late Alfred Thomas and Mary Flossie Estep Robinette. He was a retired coal truck driver. He had driven many trucks in his life including coal, rock, cement and produce, he was indeed a lifelong trucker. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Randy Darnell Robinette. He leaves behind many friends and family including a daughter Djuna (Dennis) Justice of Panther; a son Charles "CT" Robinette of Parkersburg; eight grandchildren Timothy Justice (Amber Adams) of Panther, Alyshia Justice (Vernard Trent) of Wharncliffe, Savannah Robinette and Summer Robinette both of Panther, Skyler Robinette of Grafton, VA, Anastasia Robinette, Haylynn Robinette and Johnathon Robinette all of Princeton; a great grandchild Aidan Justice of Panther; a sister Theda (Johnny) Mullins of Winston Salem, NC; a half sister Nancy DeMars of West Springfield, MA; many special friends including Diane Thornsbury; his girls of S&S Express, the women of S&H Trailer lot; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church, Panther, WV. He will be laid to rest in Collins Memorial cemetery, Litwar, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family would like to give special thanks to the beautiful ladies Michelle Nunley and Sherry Lusk of Amedisys Hospice for helping us in our time of need. Also to Kevin McKenny and Kenneth Steele for all of your help. 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.
Dwight Trent, 58, of Clear Fork, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 14, 2016 in Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, WV. He was born on June 20, 1957 in Simon, WV a son of Zida Aliff Trent Chambers of Laurel Branch and the late Melvin Trent. Dwight was a member of Christ Cathedral Church, the UMWA and a 1975 graduate of Baileysville High School. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his step-father Herbert F. Chambers; a sister Geraldine Pinter and a brother Gary Eugene "Gene" Trent. In addition to his mother those left to cherish his memories are his daughter Heather Trent of Charlotte, NC; a son Adam (Courtney) Trent of Laurel Branch; two sisters Betty (Jerry) King of Laurel Branch, Juanita (Clayton) Dunigan; a brother Mike Trent of Laurel Branch; nieces and nephews Jodi (Scott) Parsons, Randy King, Mark Gonzalez, Angela (Kevin) Battle, Amy Pinter, and Tammy Toler; great nieces and nephew Jeremiah Parsons, Addi Parsons, Harlee Rose Pinter, Emily Battle, and Matthew Thomas; Arlene Trent wife to Dwight and mother to Adam and Heather ; special friends who were like brothers to him Larry Morgan, Darrell Cline, and Wes Wicker; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 19, 2016 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Russell King officiating. He will be laid to rest in Trent Family cemetery, Laurel Branch, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Tony Mason Gibson, 42, of Oceana, WV passed away on Monday February 15, 2016 at his home. He was born December 13, 1973 in Beckley, WV a son of the late Dillard Mason and Jessiline Walls Gibson. Also preceding him in death was two brothers Gary Grant Gibson and Paul Gibson, an aunt Jeraldine Walls Green, an uncle Earl Walls and grandparents Sam and Ronda Gibson and Linza and Murla Hatfield Walls. Survivors include his companion Lora Leigh Stacy of Oceana; a special granddaughter Danielle Brooke Belcher; a sister Barbara Ann Keene of Greensboro, NC; two brothers James David Gibson of Salisbury, NC and Michael Duke (Darlene) Gibson of Pineville, WV; and a host of other loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held from 6-8:00 PM on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Lynco Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Tabbatha Gail Belcher Bailey, 46, of Oceana, WV passed away on Monday February 15, 2016. She was born on April 11, 1968 in Detroit, MI a daughter of Geneva Francis Cline Belcher of Lynco and the late Ronald Dale Belcher. Survivors include her husband Gregory Bailey; two daughters Natosha Belcher of Oceana and Lasosha Belcher of Lynco; a son Coby Hurley of NC; two sisters Doreen (Roy) Trent of Lillydale and Bernice Mashburn of Pineville; two brothers Dale Belcher and Todd Belcher both of Lynco; six grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, February, 22, 2016 at the Long Branch Apostolic House of Faith, Foundation Fork, WV with Rev. Patty Morgan and Larry Morgan officiating. She will be laid to rest in Kennedy cemetery, Foundation Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Sunday, February, 21, 2016 at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Joseph Bryan Toler, 79, of Jesse, WV passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at his home. He was born on July 27, 1936 in Clear Fork, WV a son of the late Johnny and Mary Ellen Aliff Toler. Joseph was a United States Air Force Veteran, a certified barber and welder. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Luther Toler and four sisters Norlin Toler, Ethel Blankenship, Lucy Harvey and Polly Crouse. Survivors include a sister Lula Neal of Coolridge; a special niece Veronica Gail (Carl) Allen of Sunhill; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Frances "Fuz" Toler, 79, of Mallory, WV, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 19, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. She was born on February 16, 1937, in Logan County, WV, a daughter of the late Joe and Madelyn Denofrio Secreto. Frances was an excellent mother, grandmother, worker and everyone's friend. She opened her heart to everyone and loved to cook and sew. She was a loving mother and devoted her life to raising her children. She was the strength and backbone of her family. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Donald Gene Toler, Sr.; seven sisters Teresa Topeka, Lucy Martin, America Patrick, Virginia Mutters, Antionette Mayhew, Annie Adkins and Angie Betker; a brother Mike Deflumeri; and a niece Mary Margaret Toler. Survivors include two daughters Sherry (Jeff) Vance of Brenton and Debra (Johnny) Paynter of Walnut Grove, NC; four sons Mark (Peggy) Toler of Davin, Ricky Toler and fiancée Cassie White of Mallory, Michael "Tony" (Shelly) Toler of Martinsburg and Donald "Gino" (Robin) Toler, Jr.; Five grandchildren April (Dana) Bridges of Greer, SC, Rachel Amburgey and fiance David White of West Milford, Clifford (Beth) Sturgell of Lexington, NC, Eric (Christey) Toler of KY and Ambria (William) Carpenter of Man; six great-grandchildren Gillian Raye Bridges of SC, Amber and Peyton Sturgell of NC, Noah Toler of KY and Thomas and Hannah Blankenship of VA; her twin brother Frankie Secreto; special nieces Eyvonne Dean, Donna Secreto, Sissy Mutters, Cindy Mutters, Kathy Mutters and Karla Mutters; special nephew Frankie Secreto; brother-in-law Larry (Linda) Toler of Arlington, VA; special friends Nancy Thomas of NY and Jackie Armstrong of Omar; and a host of other loving family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Highland Memory Gardens, Logan, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Special thanks to the nursing and rehabilitation staff at the McDowell Nursing and Rehab in Gary, WV, and son-in-law Jeff Vance and Shorty Vance. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
George Edward Marcum, 71, of Matheny, WV passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at his home. He was born on August 8, 1944 in Logan, WV a son of the late Harry and Ruth Thornhill Marcum. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son Johnny Marcum; a brother Larry Marcum; a sister Faye Marcum; and his first wife Doris Marcum. Survivors include two daughters Cindy (Randy) Duncan of Crab Orchard and Carrie (Paul) Donell of Maxwell Hill; a son Edward Marcum of Oceana; four grandchildren John Harvey, Jr., Brandie Parris, Logan Donell and Olivia Donell; three great grandchildren Abigail Harvey, Isaac Harvey and Penelope Parris; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Elmira Frances Stewart, 61, of Oceana passed away on Thursday March 3, 2016. Born February 12, 1955 in Man, WV a daughter of the late Posey Berman and Waveline Gunnoe Lusk. Also preceding her in death were sons Teddy Ray and Ronnie Lusk; a daughter Reana Chapman; two husbands Ronnie Booth and David Stewart; siblings Ellery Lusk, Berman Lusk, Karen Cook. Survivors include brothers Teddy Gunnoe and Tony Lusk; sister Sharon Harrison; grandchildren Ronnie Ray and Marina Lusk, Cheynne and Dillon Chapman; great grandchildren Anna, Jaylynn and Jaiden. Funeral will be held at 5:00 Monday at Stafford Family Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation from 4:00 to 5:00. Following the service she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Barbara Jeanette Dove Miller, 53, of Bluefield, WV formerly of Baileysville and War Eagle passed away on March 7, 2016 in Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield, WV. She was born on March 10, 1962 in Baileysville, WV a daughter of Jessie Green Dove of Beckley and the late William Dove. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by a sister Debbie and two brothers Billy and David. Those left to cherish her memory are three daughters Alisha Price, Aletta Shephard all of Bluefield and Tanya (Raymond) Akers of Florence, SC; a son Shawn (Miranda) Miller of Hurley, VA; a sister Donna Steele of Oceana; a brother Carl Dove of Pineville; her companion Steve Compton of Bluefield; nine grandchildren Nellie Miller, Brian Woolridge, Damien Shephard, Chelsey Shephard, Kiara Miller, Kylie Miller, Kason Miller, Rachel Akers and Ranea Akers; and a host of other loving family and friends. Memorial services will be at 7:00 PM on Friday March 11, 2016 at the Isaban Church of God, Isaban, WV with Bro. Steve May officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 6:00 PM until time of service on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the church. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Walter Silas Lafferty, 71, of Cedar Creek, WV passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born November 6, 1944 in Matheny, WV a son of the late Benny and Ida Belcher Lafferty. He had previously worked as a coal miner for 21 years in WV as well as King Trucking repair in VA. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son Walter Christopher Lafferty and a brother William “Bill” Lafferty. He is survived by his wife Glenna Cline Lafferty of the home; a daughter Rebecca Peek and husband Willie of Salisbury, NC; two step-daughters Teresa Fromsness of Mt. Juliet, TN; Glenna Blankenship of Taylorsville, NC; two step-sons Jon Conn and wife Michelle, Jessie Dunford and wife Alice of Taylorsville, NC; a sister Margaret Osborne and husband Landy of Matheny, Dixie Cook and husband David of Jesse; a brother Benny Lafferty and wife Virginia of Matheny; as well as a “special” nephew Jackie “Darnell” Belcher and wife Angie of Nobesville, VA; Walter left 15 grandchildren to cherish his memories Summer and Stephanie Lafferty, Brandon, Courtney, and Mason Greenwood, Waylan Peek, Sierra and Savanna Fromsness, Madisyn and Braxtyn Conn, Jamie, Jessica, Jason, and Jaylynn Dunford, and Corey Blankenship; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Jerry McCoy and Pastor Seth Cline 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 at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Oceana, WV.
Leslie Bailey Kennedy, 38, of Glen Daniel, formerly of Oceana took her heavenly flight to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH following a long illness. Born February 1, 1978 in Beckley, WV to Avary Bailey and the late Betty Jo Cook Bailey. Leslie is a member of Coal Marsh Missionary Baptist Church, Glen Daniel where her husband serves as pastor, and a 1996 graduate of Oceana High School. Leslie loved spending time with her family and church family, camping, fishing, facebooking, but nothing compared to the love that she had for her nieces and nephew whom she adored. In addition to her mother she is preceded in death by her mother-in-law Robin Kennedy, paternal grandparents Sheldon and Willie McMillion Bailey; maternal grandparents Dewey and Virginia Billings Cook. Survivors include her loving husband of 17 years Rev. Scott Kennedy; her father Avary Bailey of Crany; a brother Jason Bailey and wife Roncheski of Crany; her father-in-law David Kennedy of Oceana; a brother-in-law Michael Kennedy and wife Tonya of Oceana; two nieces Ella and Olivia Bailey of Crany; a nephew Aaron Kennedy of Oceana; five uncles Algie Cook and wife Peggy, Larry Cook and wife Brenda all of Crany, Kermit Bailey and wife Lillian, Gary Bailey and wife Tammy all of Lynco, Teddy Bailey and wife Anita of KY; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Lillyhaven Baptist Church, Lynco, WV with Rev. Steve Ross and Rev. Algie Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest in Kopperston Community cemetery, Kopperston, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9:00 PM on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the church. Pallbearers will be Nathan Short, Larry Joseph Cook, Travis Cook, AJ Cook, Francis Bailey, Calen Dixon and Zeb Dixon. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Oceana, WV. "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies"
