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Mildred Grace Sizemore, 69, of Cyclone, WV passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016. She was born on July 28, 1946 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late George "June" and Brooke "Brookie" Blankenship Toler. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son Waylon Cole Sizemore; two brothers Robert and Arvis Toler; two sisters Rosie Racine Toler and Carolyn (Danny) Osborne; two nephews Bucky Walls and Lane Perry; and a niece Angie Osborne. Survivors include her loving husband of 27 years Paul Sizemore; two daughters Yvette (Mike) Wintz and Pamela (Victor) Brown all of Cyclone; a sister Freda (Richard) Walls of Uniontown, PA; two brothers Jim (Claire) Toler and Tom (Ellen) Toler all of Cyclone; four grandchildren Derick (Amanda) Sizemore, Victoria Brown and fiancé Zachery Nelson, RJ Bailey and Brookie Bailey and fiancé Jerad Cook; four great grandchildren Parker Sizemore, Jagger Sizemore, Dawson Cook and Owen Cook; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM Monday, June 6, 2016 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Keith Osborne officiating. She will be laid to rest in Highland Memory Garden, Logan, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11AM until time of service on Monday, June 6, 2016 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Victor Brown, Mike Wintz, DJ Osborne, Timmy Osborne, Derick Sizemore, RJ Bailey, Andy Meade, Rany Toler and Mike Toler. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Carolyn Brown, 76, of Clear Fork, WV passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 in CAMC General, Charleston, WV. She was born on March 3, 1940 in Sunhill, WV a daughter of the late Roy and Sadie Cline Cole. Carolyn is a member of the Clear Fork Valley Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her loving husband Buford Brown; a son Marty Brown of Union, WV; a sister Kathleen Morgan of Sunhill; three grandchildren Tori Kessler, Albany Brown and Aydan Brown; one great grandchild Mia Kessler; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Erwin Gregory officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cole Family cemetery, Sunhill, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11AM until time of service on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
James Robert King, 48, of Oceana passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2016 in Logan Regional Medical Center. Logan, WV. He was born on June 9, 1967 in Sevierville, TN a son of Jack King of Sevierville, TN and the late Dorothy Loveday King. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by two brothers Jackie Lynn King and Kenneth Lee Workman; and two sisters Anna Faye King and Loretta Jane King. Survivors include his wife of 11 years Sue Ellen Workman King; a daughter Amanda King of Sevierville, TN; two sisters Carolyn Sue King and Suellen Workman King; three brothers Johnny Ray King, Joey Lee King and Jonathan (Meghan) Workman; four grandchildren Gannon Silas Underwood, Kirsten Chentelle Weaver, Katilyn Grace Weaver and Trysten Joshua Cruze; a niece Brianna Leigh Workman; a sister-in-law Lynn Workman; and a host of other loving family and friend. Funeral services will be held at 4PM on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 2PM until time of service at the funeral home. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated following the service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Caleb Allen Wolford, 25, of Gilbert, WV passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 in Logan Regional Medical Center. Logan, WV. He was born on October 13, 1990 in Logan, WV a son of Mary Beth Cline of Gilbert and Dennis Larry Wolford of Clinchco, VA. Caleb was of the Church of God Faith. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Naomi and Kendall Cline; paternal grandfather Talt Wolford; an aunt Sonya Wolford Sexton and uncle Mark Cline. In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister Denise Lyall of Knoxville, TN; a brother Damon Lyall of Knoxville, TN; grandmother Minnie Wolford of Clinchco, VA; two uncles Macky Cline and Manuel Cline both of Gilbert; a great aunt Grace Lester of Gilbert Creek; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Four Winds Tabernacle, Sprattsville, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of service on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Charles Donald Simmons, 69, of Mullens, WV passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on November 20, 1946 in Oceana, WV a son of the late Charles Franklin and Garnett Forren Simmons. Charles was attended the Otsego Bible Chapel, worked with the Mullens Little League for over 50 years, the Midget League and Wyoming East High School. His top priority in life was his family. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Carolyn Siers; a daughter Melissa Ball and granddaughter Allyson Ball. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years Sharon Gayle Wilson Simmons; seven daughters Nimfa, Naome, Nancy, Jan, Selina, Janelle and Mailyn; nine sons Bryan, Donnie, Ben, Kevin, Ryan, Chris, Aaron, Turtle and Steven "Possum"; four sisters Brenda Miller, Robin Cannady, Cheryl Hudson and Judy Schurdell; two brothers Jeff and Dean Simmons; his handy man and father-in-law KA Wilson; numerous grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends. A memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Mullens Football Field, Mullens, WV with Pastor Mike Endreson, Dr. Kevin Siers and others officiating. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Rachel Mae Colbird McNeely, 56, of Bolt, WV passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at her home. She was born on May 10, 1960 in Mullens, WV a daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Geneva Catherine Lusk Colbird. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister Debbie Lambert. Survivors include a daughter Cherish Stover of Bolt; three sons Joshua (Pamela) Stover of Bud, Shannon Stover of Princeton and Branden Stover of Bolt; two sisters Anita Garner of Beckley and Sherri (Earl) Cook of Skin Fork; a brother Melvin (Sue) Colbird of Herndon; eight grandchildren Kelsey Breelyn Stover, Layla Jane Stover, Dakota Shane Stover, Gavin Blake Stover, Mia Ann Stover, Branden Keith Stover, Jr., Bella Nicole Stover and Maximus Lucas Stover; a great grandchild Neveah May Stover; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Johnny Blankenship, 65, of Glen Rogers, WV went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on January 7, 1951 in Mullens, WV a son of the late John and Inez Elswick Blankenship. Johnny was a member of the UMWA and the Rhema Ministries. In addition to his parents he is preceded in by three brothers Gerald, Jim and Lee Blankenship; and three sisters Pearl Lafferty, Marie Sinecoff and Ruby Cole. Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years Kathy Jane Brooks Blankenship; a son David Arthur Blankenship and girlfriend Morgan Tilley of Ravencliff; five sisters Maxine (Jim) Lafferty of Glen Rogers, Marlene (Stanley) Tabor of Glen Rogers, Darlene (Willis) Lafferty of Glen Rogers, Phyllis Lafferty of Lester and Pat (Roy) Armstrong of Glen Rogers and; a brother Henry (Barbara) Blankenship of Glen Rogers; two grandchildren Karressa Blankenship and Nathaniel Blankenship; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2PM on Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Ravencliff, WV with Rev. Johnathan Cresong officiating. He will be laid to rest in Pine Grove cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon until time of service on Monday, June 20, 2016 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Juanita Vernatter, 71, of Bull Creek, WV went to be with Jesus and the Angels on Friday, June 17, 2016 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Author and Ruby Cline Vernatter. She was born November 6, 1944 and made her home on Bull Creek her whole life. She was also preceded in death by a brother Howard Vernatter and his wife Faye and their son Timothy and a sister Freda Vernatter that she loved dearly. Left to cherish her memory is two daughters Elaine Robinette and fiance` Jerry Daughtery of Iaeger and Regina Bowles and husband Lee of Bassett, VA; a son Bradley Vernatter of Bull Creek; a grandson Casey Vernatter of Bull Creek that she loved like her own son and two granddaughters Savannah Brooke Robinette of Iaeger and Rachel Bowles of Bassette, VA; a sister Cora Justus and husband Sherman of Bassette, VA; a brother Bobby Vernatter and wife Betty of Bull Creek; three special nieces that were like daughters Hope Dotson and husband Ricky, Dawn Vernatter and companion Randall Robinette and Connie Blankenship and companion Harold Robinette; loving nieces Julia Lockhart, Tammy Bailey, Diane Cline and Tammy McCoy; loving nephews Keith Mitchell, Billy Vernatter, Steven Coleman, Teddy Justus and Jeff Justus; special great nieces Makiesha Dotson and Charity Blankenship; special great nephews Austin Dotson and Michael Vernatter; along with several other great nieces and nephews and so many friends that loved her. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday June 22, 2016 at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Lawyer Jr. Bailey and Pastor Willie Coleman officiating. Friends may call after 6:00 on Tuesday at the church. Burial will follow in the Vernatter cemetery, Bull Creek, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Roger Lee "Blackie" Simpson, 61, of Surveyor, formerly of Gilbert, WV passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on April 8, 1955 in Iaeger, WV a son of the late Ralph and Adell Browning Simpson of Gilbert. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Wanda Fortner Simpson of Surveyor. Roger's favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing, gardening, going to church and spending time with his daughter McKenzie. Those left to cherish his memory a daughter McKenzie Simpson of Surveyor; siblings Carnetta Sue (Clyde) Keyser of Gilbert, Dean (Charlotte) Simpson of Gilbert, Tammy (Dana) Browning of Hanover, James Simpson of Gilbert and Mary Alice (Jeff) Testerman of Gilbert; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1PM on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Promise Land Church, Oceana, WV with Pastor David Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Stafford Family Funeral Home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Bobby Ray Belcher, 74, of Oceana, WV went to be with his Heavenly Father on Father's Day, June 19, 2016 at Bowers Hospice House. Born on March 9, 1942 in Elk Lick, WV a son of the late Bernard and Merlie Moore Belcher. Bobby was a member of Oceana Freewill Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and was a Baileysville High School graduate. He was a retired manager of Lynco Company Store where he met his wife of 40 years. Bobby enjoyed spending time with his family and his pride and joy, his great grandchildren. He also loved his little buddy, his cat Lucky. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sons Kevin Belcher and Terry Combs; granddaughter Amy Combs; and brothers Jackie, Gene and Alfred Belcher. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Virgie Day Belcher; daughter Cathy (Timmy) Harless of Cyclone; grandchildren Tara (Dale) Boothe of McGraws, Jared (Sara) Harless of Oceana, and Matthew Combs of Oceana, great grandchildren Brooklynn and Jacob Toler, Chloe and Jenna Harless, and Tyler Cameron; sister Betty Ann Cline of Lynco; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett and Rev. Michael Dent officiating. Burial in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Friends may call from 11-1:00 on Thursday at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Jacob Dwayne Sims, 2, of Cyclone passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. He was born on October 25, 2013 in Logan, WV, a son of Joshua Dwayne and Priscilla Dawn Davis Sims of Cyclone. He is preceded in death by a grandfather James Dameron; great grandfathers Robert Sims and Jack Vance. In addition to his parents survivors include two sisters Madison and McKayla Sims; a brother Hunter Sims; grandmothers Essie Davis of Campus and Joyce Lusk of Pineville; grandfathers Donald (Diana) Davis of Davin and Richard Lusk of Oceana; great grandmothers Martha (Benny) Osborne of Davin, Shirley Hunt of Oceana and Elenora Hammonds of Davin; uncles DJ (Lana) Davis of Campus and Richard Lusk, Jr. of Morgantown; aunt Breana Lusk of Campus and a host of other aunts, uncles and many cousins, family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, June 27, 2016 at the Campus Church of God, Campus, WV with Pastor Michael Dent officiating. He will be laid to rest in the County Line cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with the family from noon until time of services on Monday, June 27, 2016 at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Harold Hawks, 82, of Brenton, WV passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. He was born on June 23, 1934 in Brenton, WV a son of the late Curtis Henry and Bertie Vay "Babe" Dameron Hawks. Harold was a member of the UMWA and the Brenton Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a granddaughter Kayla Nicole Hawks and a sister Hazel Hawks. Survivors include his wife of 50 years Nancy Justus Hawks; four sons Harold Dean Hawks, Michael Keith Hawks, Kevin Ray Hawks and Christopher Dean Hawks all of Brenton; three grandchildren Jarrett Hawks, Patricia Marie Hawks and Elaina Wolfe; a sister Phyllis (Neil) Blankenship of Pineville; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, July 3, 2016 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest in Miller cemetery, Shannon Mill Creek. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of services on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
