All Obituaries

Michael R. Huffman, 61, of Sylvester, WV went home to be with Jesus on January 11, 2021 after a short illness. Mike was born on July 4, 1959 in Union, WV to Ralph and Betty Huffman. In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by his wife, Elma Barker Huffman; his sons, Paul and Joshua Huffman; a daughter, Melissa (Jared) Holstein; step-sons, Mitchell and Clayton Hughes; grandchildren: Jaycee, Mason, Riley, Sydney and Hazel; step-grandsons, Koen and Liam Hughes; sisters, Donna (David)...

Jonah Ryan Shelton, 23, of Sylvester, WV departed this life and into the arms of God (bought by the blood of Jesus) on Friday, January 8, 2021. Born on Dec. 3, 1997, he was the son of the late Kevin Shelton and Misty Canterbury-Shelton Chapman. Jonah was preceded in death by not only his father, Kevin Shelton but also a great grandmother, Margaret Dunlap, a great grandmother, Irene (Canterbury) Smith, a great Aunt Melba Hill, a great Aunt Debra Canterbury, great grandparents, Everett and...

Larry Basil Jarrell, 73, of Seth, WV passed away on the 9th of Jan. 2021 in Charleston Memorial Hospital. Larry was born in Whitesville on November 4, 1947. He attended Sherman High School and was in the Class of 1966. He worked as an inspector of Norfolk Southern Railroad for 38 years. He was a member of Racine Baptist Church where he was a trustee. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family and working in his garage doing woodwork. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Basil and Inez...

 Sandra Kay Bradford Wills, 74, of Rock Creek, WV passed away peacefully holding her daughter’s hand, on January 7, 2021 at the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born on February 17, 1946 in Eunice, WV, Kay was the youngest child of the late Ervin Edgar and Emma Beatrice Mitchell Bradford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Robert and William Bradford and sisters: Virginia Leedy, Hazel Patrick, Eunice Jarrell and Linda Blankenship. Those...

Ricky P. Nelson Sr., 66, of Seth, WV went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2021. He was born on October 24, 1954 to J.P. Nelson and Helen (Stover) Nelson. He was a lifelong resident of Coal River.  Ricky leaves behind to continue his memory his wife of 45 years, Patti (Protan) Nelson. His son Ricky Paul Nelson II and his daughter-in-law Alaina Nelson as well as his granddaughter Ruby, whom he loved dearly. He was also...

Larry Delayne Asbury born September 24, 1940 went home to our Holy Father on January 6, 2021. Larry served his country from 1958 to 1965 in the US Navy as a SFP3PI. He retired from Kessler Coal as a Master Electrician. He was a member of UMWA Local # 6608, a member of the American Legion Post 75. Larry loved fishing and vacations in Florida, watching ballgames with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, most of all, the love between he and his wife, Mary Ann Rizzuto Asbury for...

Katherine F. Brown, 67, of Arnett, WV passed Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home. She was born April 25, 1953 at Howell, MI a daughter of the late Fred and Martha Cain Wiles. She is  survived by her husband of 50 years, Troy Brown Sr; a son, Troy Brown Jr; a sister, Mary Hale and three grandsons, Tony, Trevor, and Tegan. Katherine’s request was for cremation only.

Shirley A Smith, age 83, of Comfort, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.  Shirley was born Sept 18, 1937, in Comfort, WV.  Left to cherish her memory are her children, Jimmy (Connie) Smith of Comfort and Marsha (Perry) Smith of Foster; grandchildren: Justin (Tami) Smith of Elyria, OH, Sarah (Teddy) Carpenter of Foster and Joshua (LaKrista) Meadows of So Chas; great-grandchildren: Layla,...

Albert Eugene Allen, 64, of Holly Hills, Fairdale, WV went home to be with the Lord, December 30, 2020 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born September 23, 1956 a son of the late Arvel and Myrtle French Allen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by nine siblings: Joyce Stover, Anges White, Louise Harris, Kitty Dingess, Arlene Farley, Billy Allen, Larry Allen, and Johnny Allen. He is survived by a brother, JB Allen of Whitesville, WV;...

Debbie Sue Stover, 62, of Clear Creek, WV passed away on January 1, 2021 at the Appalachian Reginal Hospital in Beckley, WV. Her request was for a cremation only.