All Obituaries

Edward “Eddie” Clay of Glen Daniel, WV passed away, Friday May 20, 2022 at his home after along illness. He was born July 19, 1959 at Dry Creek, WV a son of the late Robert “Bob” Clay and Bernice “Bunny” Roles Clay. In addition to his to his father, Bob, Eddie was preceded in death by son, Charlie Clay, a nephew, BJ Clay and his grandparents. Eddie attended Marsh Fork High School and then followed his dreams to run heavy equipment and drive any truck he...

Dartenella ‘Darty’ Allen Dartenella “Darty” Allen, age 77, of Naoma passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice, Huntington. She was born on September 29th, 1944 at Naoma, a daughter of the late Ruby Alice Tackett and Ermol Tackett. She had been a member of Naoma Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 45 years, Earl T. Allen Sr. Survivors include her two sons: Earl Allen Jr. and his...

Jessica Denise Pettry, 37, of  Naoma, WV. passed away May 5, 2022. She was born March 2, 1985, to the late Ronnie Pettry and Carmen Ward. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Amber Ward. She is survived by her grandparents, Elbert and Alva Pettry of Naoma, WV, a sister, Sabrina Ward of Charleston, WV, a brother, Anthony Jenkins of Williamson, WV, two daughters, Hailey Browning of Lynco, WV and Abby Browning of Lynco, WV, three sons, Ashton Browning of Lynco, WV,...

Virginia June (Williams) Tolliver Virginia Tolliver passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on April 29, 2022.  She was born on June 20, 1923, at Pettus, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Jack and Deanie (Raines) Williams.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Tolliver; sons, Lloyd and Fred Tolliver; granddaughter, Ashley Carr; son-in law Gary (Duke) Reed; brothers Arthur,...

TOMMY JOE SMITH, age 63, of Whitesville, WV passed away May 3, 2022 at CAMC Memorial Hospital Charleston, WV after a short illness.  Tommy was born May 13, 1958 to the late LeRoy and Arbutus Lowe Smith. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Sara “Cricket” Williams Smith; son Christopher Dudley of Charlottesville, VA; grandchildren Montana Danielle Dudley and Christopher Dudley Jr. of Kent Store, VA; Brother RoyLee (Rose) Smith, Sisters Kathy (Ronnie) Beverly...

Loretta F. Abbott, 83, of Seth WV went to her forever home on April 26th 2022 after a long battle with COVID-19. Loving mother, grandmother, and friend, she is proceeded in death by her husband Richard Abbott and two grandsons, Richard and Cory Kinder. Those left to cherish her memories are her sons Richard “Pookie” Abbott and Terry Abbott both of Seth, WV, her daughters Teresa “Gary” Hudson of Bloomingrose, WV, Lucretia “Charlie” Lucas of Whitesville, WV,...

Gaynell Walker of Seng Creek, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, April 23, 2022 at her home after a long illness. She was born August 18, 1946 at Charleston, WV  a daughter of the late Jack and Cathryn Paxton Beverlin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Walker; a sister, Shirley Lowe and a brother, Jackie Beverlin. Gaynell was a lifelong Christian and attended Church at Pettry Bottom, Sundial, WV. Those left to cherish her...

Shawn Marie Harper (Soden), age 48, of Comfort, WV; passed away on April 21, 2022 due to medical complications. Shawn was born in Somerville, NJ on June 20, 1973, grew up in Piscataway, NJ, and resided in New Jersey City, NJ, until moving to Comfort, WV in 1997. She was preceded in death by her parents; Genevieve Soden of Comfort, WV, Clifford Soden, FL, brother; Sean Soden, FL, and former husband, Tommy Harper of Kirbyton, WV. She is survived by her children; Aryka Soden of Comfort,...

Charles Walter Moyer “Chuck”, 69, of Racine West Virginia passed away Thursday April 14th, 2022. After hard struggle of health issues. He was born June 16th,1952 a son of William Moyer and Nancy Lee Ryder Moyer. He is survived by his daughter Nancy Halstead & son in law Richard Halstead of Seth, WV. Along with Granddaughter Alaina Halstead & a grandchild yet to meet the world. Also survived by his brothers Ronald Moyer of Van WV, Donald Moyer of Chelyan WV, Johnny...

SHERRY LOUISE WILLIAMS BOWMAN - NOV 21, 1961- MARCH 31, 2022 WITH FAMILY BY HER SIDE, SHERRY (SWIVEL) BOWMAN OF COMFORT, WV WAS WELCOMED INTO THE ARMS OF HER LORD AND SAVIOR ON MARCH 31, 2022. SHERRY WAS BORN ON NOV. 21, 1961 TO THE LATE JOHN AND MYRTLE WILLIAMS. SHE WAS PRECEEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, HUSBAND RICKY, DAUGHTER BETTY LOUISE. BROTHERS WILLIAM, JEFF AND JOHN WILLIAMS. SHE LEAVES BEHIND SONS LITTLE RICKY(CRYSTAL) AND PATRICK(DESTINY). GRANDCHILDREN KARTER JOHN BOWMAN, SOON TO...