Obituaries

Jul 13, 2023

Kenneth Robert Lafferty, Sr., born July 28, 1952, in Mossy, WV, went home to be with Jesus in person on Thursday, July 13, 2023; there, his Beloved Mother, Esther Jane Stover, his Dad, Buitt Stover, and his Father, Eugene Lafferty, along with maternal Grandmother, Adith Stover, Aunts, Uncles, some Sisters, Brothers, Graf Family members and our Friends who have gone...

Jul 6, 2023

Linda Marie Jeffries, 70, of Fayetteville, WV, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Hilltop Nursing Home. Linda was born on May 16, 1953, in Fayetteville to the late Francis Lunsford and Buford Lunsford.Linda worked for several years at Hilltop Nursing Home. She loved painting, drawing, gardening, watching wildlife and baking.In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in...

Jun 30, 2023

William “Bill” R. Sulesky, 90, of Scarbro, WV, passed away on June 30, 2023, peacefully in his sleep at home. Born in Oswald, WV, on January 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Mildred and Frank Sulesky of Scarbro, WV.Bill was a Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church member in Oak Hill, WV. He was a 1950 Oak...

Jun 25, 2023

Faye Toy, 78, of Scarbro, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter Brandi and Grandson Buddy by her side on June 25th, 2023.

She was born to the late Alex and Nellie Prater on June 10, 1945, in Greasy Creek, Kentucky.

Faye lived most of her adult life in Ohio, working at the GM Plant in Lordstown.  Faye...

Jun 25, 2023

Lois Ann Feazell Nutter, 83, of Gatewood, WV, passed away June 25, 2023, at Bowers Hospice House. Lois was born in Gatewood on September 26, 1939, to the late Kenneth and Mildred Feazell.Lois was a Pharmacy Technician at Super X and Kroger Pharmacy.Lois was a member of Gatewood Baptist Church. She loved to garden and cook for her family and...

Jun 21, 2023

Mr. Quran Eli Wallace was born to Diana Cox and Michael Wallace on March 2, 2002 in Beckley, WV.

Quran was a sweet baby, and had a la-la-la light that brightened every room he was in. He constantly filled his family’s hearts with joy and laughter.

Quran, as a toddler, developed a love of the outdoors, insects, and animals. He...

Jun 16, 2023

Lois Jean Hayes, 80, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away in Beckley on June 16, 2023 after a long illness. Lois was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 5, 1942 and after living abroad, settled in Beckley with her husband to raise her two children. Lois was a generous and loving soul. She was an avid gardener and also loved...

Jun 12, 2023

Beverly “Cookie” Thompson Francesa passed away June 12, 2023, at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill with her loving nephew Gant Montgomery watching over her final moments.

Cookie was born in Oak Hill on November 13, 1943, to Dr. and Mrs. J.B. Thompson. She graduated from Collins High School in 1961 and went on to complete her education at East...

Jun 10, 2023

Marceline Foster Saye, 89, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Prince George, VA.

Born October 30, 1933 in Kincaid, WV.  She was the daughter of the late Abner and Try Phosey Eades Foster.  

Marceline retired from working in the insurance industry for many years.  She was a devout Christian who worshipped at...

Jun 10, 2023

Richard Aaron Murdock Sr., 91, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away at home on Saturday, June 10, 2023. He was born March 25, 1932, in Scarbro, WV, to Wellington Ray Murdock Sr. and Elizabeth Honaker Murdock.Richard grew up on the Collins farm, where his parents were caretakers, and attended Oak Hill High School. He was a veteran of the Korean...

Jun 9, 2023

James ‘Roscoe’ Edward Thomas III, 74, of Summerlee, West Virginia, died on Friday, June 9, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Summerlee, West Virginia surrounded by family.Born on November 23, 1948 in Lochgelly, WV. He was the son of the late Nancy Lee Vest Thomas and James Edward Thomas Jr.In his early life, he served in the US Army, serving...

Jun 5, 2023

May 30, 2023

On the afternoon of May 30, 2023, Alva Marion Pennock joined his beloved wife, Patricia, in Heaven.Alva was born April 5, 1932, in a coal camp in the small town of Carlisle, West Virginia. His father,Emmett Pennock, was a coal miner and his mother, Maggie, was a homemaker. He grew up in Carlislethe second of four sons. He graduated from...

May 25, 2023

John Russell Adkins, 69, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born on July 30, 1953, to the late Harnold and Dessie (Toney) Adkins.John enjoyed watching WVU football and basketball, working in the yard, sprucing up his cars, building things in his workshop, relaxing on the deck, feeding the squirrels, and a cold Coca-Cola.In...

May 25, 2023

Donald Otho Kemper, age 90, passed away at home on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from a heart related condition.

Don was born to the late William (Bill) Fred Kemper and Gladys Williams McGuire on January 4,1933 in Mercerville, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years Betty Jean Walker, siblings Charles Williams, John McGuire, Mary McGuire,...