All Obituaries

After a long illness, Brenda K. Duncan, 71, went to her eternal home to be with the Lord.   She was born in Central City, Kentucky and moved to West Virginia after meeting the love of her life, Darrell L. Duncan. They were married for 50 years. She worked in the community as a dental assistant for many years prior to starting a family business.  She was a devoted Christian and supported many churches in her community and throughout the country.  She loved helping others...

Sandra Faye (Presswood) Coots, 78, of Belmont NC, formerly of Colcord, WV received her miracle of healing and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House. Sandra was born on May 30, 1944 in Harlan Kentucky to Emerson and Nellie (Deal) Presswood. Sandy graduated from the Lucy Flower Vocational School located in Chicago, Illinois in 1962. Chicago is where she met her sweetheart, Fred Coots. They were married on December 22, 1962 and spent...

Jackie Smith, 85, of Whitesville, WV went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2022 at the CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV after a short illness. She was a dispatcher for Whitesville Fire and Ambulance Service for many years, she loved serving her community. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Smith; daughter, Toni Painter and son, Larry Cooper, her brothers, Bill Swafford of Keen Mt, VA, Ralph Swafford of Chapmanville; George Swafford of Whitesville and Bobby Swafford of...

Richard Lee Cantley, 59, of Naoma, WV passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at his home. He was born January 16, 1963 at Beckley, WV a son of the late Paul and Mildred Farley Cantley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a sister, Sue Ann Cantley Persinger and a brother, Danny Cantley. Those left to cherish his memory include his companion, Lucille Short; a brother, Bobby Cantley wife, Susie, two sisters, Margaret Daniels and Bill, Sandra Cantley. Funeral services will be held...

Robert “HeadHunter” Adkins, 66, of Seth, WV passed away Thursday July 14, 2022 at CAMC General Division Hospital in Charleston, WV. Robert was born January 5, 1956 in Charleston, WV. He was the son of the late Charles and June Adkins of Seth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Adkins and two sisters, Kathy Adkins Alley and Janet Adkins. He is survived by his son, Robbie Adkins and wife, Amanda; grandchildren, Brett and Nolan Adkins; sisters,...

Teddy “Tommy” Jarrell, 57 of Morganton, NC passed away July 11, 2022. Teddy was born December 21, 1964 in Chicago, IL to the late Scott Ted Jarrell and Gege Matney Jarrell. Teddy was a man who loved to laugh and was a big jokester. He enjoyed cooking, hunting, riding motorcycles, camping, farming, swimming, auto body work, and saw milling. There was nothing he could not do. He was a 1983, graduate of Marsh Fork High School. Teddy is survived by his wife, Pam Brown...

Denna Rae Persinger, 66, was joyfully reunited with the love of her life, Randy, in Heaven on July 8, 2022. Denna was born July 6, 1956, to David and Jackie Akers of Ameagle, WV. She graduated from Clear Fork High School, where she began her career as a secretary for the Raleigh County school system. This was a career she loved, in which she met many lifelong friends. In 1975, Denna went on a first date with a guy named Randy, who told her that she would be his wife one day. She thought he...

Naomi Sebok 96 of Seth, Boone Co., WV went to her heavenly home on July 4, 2022, after a long illness. She was proceeded in death by her parents W.J. “Wink” and Ardith Kinder of Seth, WV, Sisters Mildred “Miggy” Kinder of Seth, WV and Anitra Verse of St. Albans, WV.  Her husband Harry L. Sebok, Sr. of Seth, WV.  Daughters Valerie Murray of Stone Mountain, GA, Debbie Sebok of Roswell, GA and Sons Harry L. “Butch” Sebok, Jr and Paul Sebok both of Seth, WV. Those...

Nancy Carol “Poochie” Tolliver, age 71, of Rock Creek, West Virginia, passed away on June 29, 2022.  She was born on March 1, 1951, to the late Ernest and Roberta “Pat” Browning. In addition to her parents, Poochie was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Tolliver and brother Roger Browning. She is survived by her sons, Kelly and Tammy Acord of Crab Orchard, West Virginia, Kerry Acord and Tammy, and stepson, Jamie and Miae Tolliver; granddaughter...

Mary Odessa “Lou” Farris (71) of Naoma, WV ascended to her Heavenly home on Friday, June 17, 2022.  Lou was born February 20, 1951 to the late Holmes “Buster” and Mary Davis of Artie, WV. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Jacob Farris and a daughter, Cathy Farris.  Also, four brothers, Clinton, Clarence, David and Daniel three sisters, Juanita, Dorothy “Faye” and Brenda. She is survived by six children: Barbara (Mike)...