All Obituaries

Howard K. Collins, 87, of Fairdale, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 unexpectedly at his home. He was born March 1, 1934 at Packsville, WV. He was the son of the late Ashford and Zona Collins. He was a member of Sycamore Free Pentecostal Church. He proudly served in the Korean War and was honored with the purple heart medal. After the war he worked in the timber and coal industry, from which he retired. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. One of Howards...

Louise Maxine Ferrell, 96, of Orgas, WV passed away peacefully with family by her side, September 21, 2021.  She was born March 31, 1925 to the late Edward and Gertie Thompson Hager.  She was preceded in death by husband, Harold N. Ferrell, brother James Hager; sisters Frances Hager, Evie Hager, Myrtle Lewis, Alberta Hayes, and Geneva Kinley. Louise was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and crafts.  She won awards at the West Virginia State Fair for her beautiful...

Gloria Joyce Swanigan passed away peacefully at home in Hurricane, WV, on September 19, 2021, with little warning.  Both of her daughters and her only grandchild were with her in her final hours.  Joyce was born July 23, 1935, to the late Dewey and Minnie (Wriston) Ferrell in Orgas, WV.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Herbert Swanigan, Jr.; all of her brothers Farris, Kermit, Eugene, and Harry Ferrell; sisters-in-law Bonnie and Kathleen...

David William Jarrell Jr, 54, – SETH WV- The man. The myth. The legend. Men wanted to be him and women wanted to be with him. He loved Reese’s, Star Wars, Crown Royal bags, watching his kids play sports, talking about his kids playing sports, beautiful women, S-10's, the Dallas Cowboys, throwing a good party, oiling up a glove, getting in some trouble, Honey Buns, a beautiful Corvette, God Made Chevrolet’s (GMC’s), Kid Rock, Daytona Beach, his Pimp Palace, Cherry...

 Naiomia Ann Daniel, 62, of Fairdale, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Naiomia was born in Mullens, WV to Johnnie Cozart Sr. and Alma Jean McMillion Cozart. She had recently retired from the Courtyard in Beckley, WV. She loved reading and working on beautiful wreaths and arrangements. Naiomia was preceded in death by her mother Jean Cozart, father-in-law Dwight Daniel and mother-in-law Ressie Daniel, and grandparents Ildon (Bertha) McMillion and Vallie...

Norma Jean Pettry, 79, of Dry Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 15th at Stonerise in Beckley, WV after a short illness.  She was born in Cowen, WV on April 14, 1942, and was the daughter of Ferrell and Ruth Postlewaite.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Eugene Pettry, brothers Ralph and Larry Postlewaite and stepson Bill Pettry. Those left to cherish her memory are daughters Brenda Murray of...

James Dal Cook, 91, of Glen Daniel, went home to be with the Lord on September 14,2021. He was the loving husband of the late Bessie Cook for 63 years. He was preceded in death by his brothers. Denver, Harley, and David Cook, and two sisters Sylvia Cook and Phyllis Bonds. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Rosemary Miciotto of Beckley; James Jr. And Barbie Cook of Naoma; Daryl and Jackie Cook of Glen Daniel; Carol and Ben Dulin of Glen Daniel; and Charlotte and Joe Turner of...

Alice Marie Spangler, 83, of Whitesville passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, Sept. 9, 2021. She was born May 9, 1938 at Montcoal, WV to Cal and Quinnie Milam. She was married to the love of her Life, James (Bobby) Spangler. She was preceded in death by a son, Terry Spangler, her parents, seven sisters and five brothers. Alice was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost, she treasured her children and grandchildren. She especially loved her role a great grandma. She...

Donald B. Stewart, 87, of Peytona, WV born June 10, 1934, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Don worked in a wide variety of jobs in his lifetime from maintenance, Department of Highways and some timber work in his younger days, to working both underground and strip mines but his main career and lifelong occupation was his music ministry. He had a God given gift to play and sing the gospel. He was a part of several...

Kermit Holstein Jr., 50, of Sylvester, WV died August 31, 2021 at his home. He was born September 25, 1970 at Sylvester, WV. He worked in the Block Laying Industry for years. He is survived by his parents, Kermit and Judy Alice Kinder Holstein; three  sons, Andy Hall, Mitchell Holstein, and Lee Holstein; two grandchildren, Able Hall and Eden Hall. A memorial service will be held Saturday afternoon September 11, 2021 at 4:00pm in the Keith Full Gospel Church, Keith, WV with Pastor...