The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, February 4th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jerry Cook and Rev. She and Dan (Poppy) would travel to many places to study and find information for their family tree. During his younger years he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was born on December 7, 1965 in Kopperston, WV a son of Bobby Brown and the late Joyce Rollins Cook. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three sisters, Juanita Coburn, Anna Mae Coburn, Flora Coburn Bailey, two brothers, Douglas Coburn and William Lawrence Coburn, and a sister in law, Kay Coburn. Matthew Brooks officiating. Stafford Family Funeral Home Staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com.This domain provided by tucows.com at 2005-11-16T21:52:42Z (17 Years, 100 Days ago), expired at 2023-11-16T21:52:42Z (0 Years, 264 Days left). Pallbearers will be family and friends. She was born on March 20, 1945 in Iaeger, WV a daughter of the late Charlie and Cynthia Matney Steele. . Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 57 years Dora Ann Waugh Lester, two daughters Millette Addison and husband Danny of Wythville, VA and Melinda Taylor and husband Darrell of Horsepen, WV, two grandsons Andrew and Matthew Addison, three granddaughters Megan, Madison and Myra Taylor, a great grandchild Liam Addison, a sister Dorothy Walker of Hanover, a brother Denver Lester and wife Virginia of Hanover, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. William Bryan Bill Lester, 83, of Hanover, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at his home. 115 Market Street Man, West Virginia 25635 Phone: (304) 583-6582 Fax: 304-583-7726 [email protected] Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, February 7th at the Ark of Safety Church, Roderfield, WV with Brother Rusty Mullins and Brother Danny Blackburn officiating. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Melissa Lester Owens and husband Don, grandchildren Cassi Owens, Morgan Owens, Baleigh "Boo" Owens, Marcus Owens and wife Raven and Steven Owens and wife Jessie, great grandchildren Brytan and Beckham Owens, brothers Kermit Charles Lester and Teddy Lester and wife Dreama, sisters Virginia Mae Lester and husband Denverd, JoAnn Lester and Stephanie Hatfield, special aunt Rita Laden and husband Steve, and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews that she cherished very much. She will be laid to rest in the Cline Cemetery, Simon, WV. Burial at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Carl Edwin Nichols, 80, of Oceana, WV, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Those left to cherish his memory include his soul mate and wife of 53 years, Betty Cook Arrington also of Lynco, two daughters Rebecca Arrington of Matheny and Sherry Foltz of Oceana, a son-in-law that he considered to be a true son, Tony Foltz of Oceana, a brother Roger Arrington and wife Anita of Clear Fork, a sister Patricia Scott and her husband Michael of Lynco, sister-in-law Geneva Ingram and husband James of Mullens, three grandsons TJ Foltz, Dylan Foltz, and Brandy Kennedy, a granddaughter Madyson Kennedy, a nephew Bradley McKinney, niece Olivia Ingram, and the countless friends he made during his 30 years at Pinnacle Creek Mine. He was a member of the UMWA for 46 years. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son Brian Kevin Stewart and a sister-in-law Sheila Hall. Pallbearers will be family and friends. He was born on May 30, 1990 in Rochester, IN a son of Valarie Cook Blankenship of Oceana. She was born on November 1, 1976 in Welch, WV a daughter of Joan Darlene Toler Morgan of Hanover, WV and the late David Lee Short. He was born on June 12, 1973 in Buke, MT a son of Dianna Addair Thornsbury of Abington, VA and the late Charles E. Shag Robinette. Survivors include a daughter Debbie Davis and husband Gary of Roderfield, a son Terry Stacy and wife Teresa of Pineville, five brothers Ronnie Steele, Wayne Steele and wife Dorothy, Doug Steele and wife Brenda, Randall Steele and wife Elizabeth, and Brian Steele, five sisters Florence Bryant, Brenda Browning and husband Jessie, Charlotte Justice and husband Carter, Patty Kennedy and husband Archie, and Lynn Kennedy and husband Wendell, her two fur babies Toby and Shelly and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Click or call (800) 729-8809 Get Started ABOUT View Oceana obituaries on Legacy, the most timely and comprehensive collection of local obituaries for Oceana, West Virginia, updated. by Tyler Mitchem on . In addition to his father survivors include a dear friend/wife Bessie, three children Elizabeth Orndorff and husband Kenneth, Robert Ray Brown, II and Eva Brown, his unborn granddaughter Kaylea, a brother Lonnie Cook, a sister Christina Goff, his brothers Ronnie Allen and Timmy Hood, and a host of other loving family and friends. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Friends may gather with the family from 5 pm until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. . He was also an employee of Iaeger Memorial Cemetery for the last 22 years and was currently working there until his recent illness. You've reached subscriber-only content . Funeral service will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, February 14th at the Upper Room Church, Long Branch, WV with Pastor Freddie Thompson and Rev. Ethel was a lifetime member of the Toler Baptist Church. He was a simple man with a heart bigger than life itself. The funeral service is an important point of closure for those who have suffered a recent loss, often marking just the beginning of collective mourning. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8 pm on Friday, January 27th at the church. Wayne is a United States Navy Vietnam Veteran and attended the Clear Fork Independent Church of God. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Saturday at the church. She will be laid to rest in Brown Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Tammy Rae Brinkley of Oceana, West Virginia, born in Man, West Virginia, who passed away on January 19, 2023, at the age of 54, leaving to mourn family and friends. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Sylvia was a kind and gentle loving soul. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Stafford Family Funeral Home provides funeral and cremation services to families of Oceana, West Virginia and the surrounding area. She will be laid to rest in Home Sweet Home Cemetery, Tony Fork, WV. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, February 21st in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Johnny Toler officiating. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Michael Doug Reed, and three sisters Norma Lewis, Mary Ann Hayes and Debbie Adkins. To add a funeral home, please contact us. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. He was born on September 13, 1983 in Courtland, NY a son of Carol Ann Rivenburgh of Matheny and Frank F. Brock. He was born on November 15, 1991 in Richmond, VA a son of Tammy Sue Crockett Hendrickson of War and the late Randall Dean Hendrickson. They loved traveling together and making many precious memories wherever they went, no matter what they were doing. In addition to his parents Red is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Buster and Nora Harper, a sister Doreen Morgan, a brother and sister-in-law Anderson and Rebecca Bishop, and brother-in-law Tommy Kenneda. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, February 20th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service Evans-Calfee Funeral Service 614 Appalachian Hwy, Pineville, WV, 24874 Get Directions 304-732-6166 | https://www.evans-calfee.com 0 review Leave a review How can We Help? The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home and Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service of Fredericksburg, VA. Mailing Address: PO Box 249 Oceana, WV 24870. Family was important to her and the strong bonds within it. Melvin Thomas Hatfield, 64, of Pineville, WV passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Friday at the church. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel from 6-8 pm, with a service starting at 7 pm. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. Denise Ann Sandau Morgan, 64, of Long Branch, WV, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at her home. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, February 3rd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Minister Doug Thorn officiating. She was born on May 17, 1958 in Northville, MI a daughter of Doris Jean Hafner Sandau of Michigan and the late George Henry Sandau. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Robert and Hazel Payne, and his paternal grandparents Nelt and Addie Adams. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. Born April 1, 1931 in Corrine, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Goldie Mae Lusk Tilley. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Dewey Matney Cemetery, Trace Fork, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Saturday, January 28th at the church. It is a time to share memories, receive condolences and say goodbye. Sylvia was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, John Cooke Chapter, Oceana, WV for 24 years. Survivors include special family members Christie, Apollonia and Luca Turrisi, special friends Sam and Sharlene ONeal, a sister Phyllis Redden of FL, and a host of other loving family and friends. In addition to his father is preceded in death by his grandparents Oza Mullens and Bessie Mullens and an uncle Franklin Mullens. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated following the service. Justice, a great grandchild due in August 2023, her former husband Earnest Lee Morgan and a host of other loving family and friends. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Survivors include a sister Sandra Douglas, five brothers Terry (Kathy) Douglas, Jimmy (Francis) Douglas, Danny (Linda) Douglas, Larry (Pattie) Douglas and Donald (Connie) Douglas, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Edward Clayton Epperhart, Jr., 75, of Brier Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his home. You've reached subscriber-only content Carl Allen, 79, of Clear Fork, WV, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. In addition to his mother survivors include his loving wife of 13 years Frances Jo Hearn, a sister-in-law Brandy York and her daughter Dora, four aunts Marjorie Kimball, Mary Montgomery, Joyce (Robert) Ross and Angie Evans, an uncle Ray (Jean) Westfall, father-in-law David Hearn, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. James served as a pastor for 45 years and had worked in the ministry since 1947. May his memory and his laughter live on in our hearts until we all meet again. Roger Lee Lane, 40, of Brenton, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at his home. Lookout, great nephews and nieces, Rylee Copeland and Noah, Emitt, and Jane Lusk, a sister-in-law Katrina Lusk of Auburn, special cousins Carroll Jean (Ruby) Lusk of Cyclone and Leslee Lusk of Cyclone, and a host of other loving family and friends. She worked at Heartland of Beckley, Wyoming Continuous Care of New Richmond and Man ARH Hospital. In addition to his mother survivors include his companion Gage Brewster of Pembroke, VA, a sister Willa Mae (Ryan Lester) Allen of Hanover, two brothers Roger Cory Allen of Oceana and Shawn Allen of Bluefield, a niece Paisley Lester of Hanover, a nephew and Ryland Lester of Hanover, best friend Tiffany Keeney (Matthew) Maynor of Winston-Salem, NC, his step mother Aimie Allen of Oceana, and a host of other loving family and friends. Randall Dean Hendrickson, II, 31, of War, WV, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Mary Frances Griffith Allen, 84, of Lynco, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV following a long illness. Tankersley Funeral Home has been providing funeral care for many years. She will be laid to rest in Sandau Cemetery, Long Branch Mountain, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8 pm on Sunday at the church. Dan was the love of her life. In lieu of flowers, friends and family can make memorial donations to Hospice of Southern West Virginia, P.O Box 1472 Beckley, WV 25802. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Thursday at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home with the help of David Wood and his staff. After putting her popcorn in the . The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. Sylvia Ann Acord Bragg, 76, of Crany, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Survivors include her two daughters Rebecca (Michael) Harrison and Tina (Jimbo) Paynter, two sons Ira Blankenship and Curtis Blankenship, two sisters Patty Hornsby and Barbara Belcher, three brothers Ear Adkins, Harold Bub Adkins and Ernie Adkins, Kadey (Kendra) Blankenship, Marina Ann Lusk, Ronnie Ray Lusk, Melanie (Jay Blankenship) Harrison, Aliza Harrison, Shawna Harrison Anna Harrison, Jaylynn Harrison, Danielle Harrison, Karen Harrison, Lily Harrison and James Paynter, five great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. In her spare time, she loved working puzzles and spending time with her family. The family wants to express our deepest gratitude for the wonderful care given by the Beckley VA Medical Center over the years and Hospice of Southern WV and their staff for their care of him these last couple of weeks. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her mother-in-law Ann George and sister-in-law Karen Massey. A celebration of Jerrys life will be held at 1 pm on Friday, January 6th at the Promise Land Church, Oceana, WV with Pastor David Johnson officiating. Jackson Dewayne Carter Sr., 49, of Gary, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his home. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Harold was a retired coal miner. Stafford Family Funeral Home Inc. 143 Clear Fork Road Oceana, WV 24870 Claim this funeral home Stafford Family Funeral Home Inc. In addition to her father those left to cherish her memories are a son Terry Lee Daniels of Gilbert, two daughters Shirley JoAnn (Steven) Jarvis of NC and Charity Cook of Mullens, a step daughter Kayla Cook of Welch, two sisters Melissa (Jason) Ratcliff of NC and Betty (Jesse) Vance of Pineville, five brothers Roy Hatfield of Keyrock, Richard (Amanda) Hatfield of Matheny, Johnny (Lora) Hatfield of Beckley, Nick (Shasta) Hatfield of Pineville and Danny Hatfield of Pineville, thirteen nieces and nephews, and a host of other loving family and friends. Site is running on IP address 18.213.88.221, host name ec2-18-213-88-221.compute-1.amazonaws.com (Ashburn United States) ping response time 5ms Excellent ping. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, January 5th at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church, Panther, WV with Elder Fred Bailey and Pastor David Johnson. He worked as a Strip Miner, member of the UMWA and owned Staff Machinery Company. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband William David Butch Blankenship which she married on December 20th 1975 and recently celebrated 47 years together. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Wednesday at the church. In keep with his wishes he will be cremated. He was born on March 14, 1974 in Corpus Christi, TX a son of the late John David and Shirley Ray Miller Emery. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. In addition to his mother survivors include his loving wife of 6 years Amy Dotson Justice, a daughter Izabela Lucille Justice, two sons Trisden Ray Justice and Blake Alexander Justice, a brother Scotty Lee Justice and wife Tabitha, his mother-in-law Lucille Patrick, a brother-in-law Keith Dotson, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 7 pm on Sunday, January 29th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. In addition to his mother survivors include his grandmother Mabel Hamilton Cook of Beckley, three sisters Jennifer Lambert of Pineville, Gabriella Fortner of Lynco and Angel Cline of Pineville, a brother Mitchelle Lambert of Pineville, his dog Rudy, and a host of other loving family and friends. He was born on November 15, 1963 in Welch, WV a son of Geneva Susan Walker Mullens of Oceana and the late Poza Edward Mullens. Learn More Our Locations Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home 780 N. Winsted Street Spring Green, WI 53588 Phone: (608) 588-2181 Fax: (608) 588-2170 Get directions In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers Robert Pelphrey, Douglas Pelphrey, and Gary Pelphrey, father-in-law K.D. 30 Obituaries Search Oceana obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Survivors include his loving wife Sarah Kennedy Hatfield, two daughters Crystal (Tony Berta) Walls of Oceana and Mariessa (Alex) Ellis of Mullens, a son Johnny Blankenship of Pineville, two sisters Faye Hatfield of Cyclone and Pansy Hatfield of FL, two brothers Leroy Hatfield of Pineville and Stevie (Millie) Hatfield of Wyoming, special friend like a brother Jerry Justice of Oceana, best friend Amanda Zajac of Pineville, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Stafford Family Funeral Home 5 out of 5 based on 1 reviews Address 143 Clear Fork Rd Oceana, WV 24870 Website Click to see website Phone Number Click to see number Map / Directions + Leaflet | Map data OpenStreetMap contributors, CC-BY-SA, Imagery Mapbox Get Directions Ownership Independent Funeral Directors Jerry R Stafford Survivors include his loving wife Sandra Sue Bailey Hall, two daughters Kim Blankenship and husband Timmy of Fairdale and Renotta Lester and husband Clinton Lee J of Turkey Creek, a son Thomas Hall, Jr. of Turkey Creek, brothers Steve Hall and wife Marsha of Hotchkiss, Rick Hall and wife Sherry of Turkey Creek and Bruce Hall of Glover, five grandchildren, several great and great great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. She was a lifelong resident of Cyclone. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 36 years Delmas "Bo" Lester, a sister Betty Lou Lester Stafford, niece Cheryl Rae Stafford, and infant brother Paul Lester. Jerry was a long member of the church and a devoted leader of praise and worship for many years. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, February 9th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. He will be laid to rest in Joe Point Cemetery, Hanover, WV. He was an outdoorsman, loved spending time at the family cabin hunting and fishing. Jerry Eugene Hamby, 81, of Mullens, WV, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. Leslie Allen Justice, 42, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 53 years, Anthony Shields, a daughter, Melissa (Rodney) Addison, three sons, Anthony (Billie) Bradford, Adam Kyle, and Aaron James (special friend Heather Williams) Shields, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a host of other loving family and friends. William Cook officiating. He was born on June 9, 1949 in Madison, WV a son of the late John Hobert and Mary Evelyn Douglas. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. He is preceded in death by his grandmothers Esther Adkins and Judy Sparks, a grandfather Joe Sparks, and a great grandmother Truby Sparks. He will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. His smile and laugh was contagious, but most of all he loved his boys & family more than life itself. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Howard Allen, three sisters Ella Mae Aliff, Lillian Elkins and Evangeline Lambert, two brothers Garland Griffith and Sidney Griffith and a special friend Ruth Trent, who was more like a sister to her. A licensed funeral director will assist you in making the proper funeral arrangements for your loved one. He enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening.