Posted: Feb. 15, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home
Jimmie “Clifford” Jennings, 81, of Walton, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.
He was the son of the late Collie Jennings and Leona Jennings Teel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anise June Jennings. (more…)
Posted: Feb. 14, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home
John Lee Sampson, 73, of Beaufort, South Carolina and originally from Elkview, West Virginia, and husband of Karon Jean Martin Sampson, died Sunday evening, February 4, 2018, at MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina. (more…)
Posted: Feb. 14, 2018 | Source: First Baptist Church of Aiken, S.C.
Grace Ann (Haas) Whitehair, age 83, of Aiken, S.C., formerly of Elkivew, W.Va., died of natural causes on February 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Whitehair, and daughter, Linda West. She is survived by son, Gregory (Sandy) Whitehair; granddaughter, Christina West; brothers, William Haas and Ray Haas. A private family service will be held Saturday, February 17, at First Baptist Church of Aiken, S.C.
Posted: Feb. 14, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home
Jack Dale Jackson, 86, of Clendenin, went home to be with the Lord Monday February 12, 2018, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.
He was the son of the late J. B. Jackson and Clara Jarrett Jackson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Paul, Dorsal, Jim and Bob Jackson; sisters, Maysel Weaver and Mary Louise Jackson. (more…)
Posted: Feb. 13, 2018 | Source: Clay County Free Press
William M. Legg of Buford, GA, passed away January 24, 2018. Born December 21, 1926, he was the twelfth child of Brock and Lillie Legg of Indore.
He was in the Navy in World War II and a coal miner for Cannelton Coal in Cannelton, West Virginia. Sixty nine years ago he met and married Norma Jean Morton, daughter of Harry and Eka Morton. (more…)
Posted: Feb. 12, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home
Reverend Donnie G. Pauley 81, of Big Chimney went home to be with his Lord and Savior February 12, 2018, after a long illness.
He was born July 26, 1936, to the late Quincy Pauley and Pearl Thomas of Olcott, West Virginia. (more…)
Posted: Feb. 12, 2018 | Source: Ross Funeral Home
Eugene L. “Gene” Dawson, 92, of Fairmont, died Sunday (Feb. 11, 2018) at West Virginia Veteran’s Nursing Facility in Clarksburg. He was born in Elkhurst, Clay County, on Feb. 19, 1925, son of the late Howard and Dulcie Ellis Dawson. (more…)
Posted: Feb. 11, 2018 | Source: Reger Funeral Home
Raymond Fields, Jr., 70, went to his heavenly home on Feb. 9, 2018 to his earthly father and mother, Raymond and Edith (Midkiff) Fields.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Mandy Kate Fields Turley and brothers in law, Clarence James Fielder, Jim Whitt, special uncle and aunt Leonard and Opal Fields.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Geneva McCoy Fields, sisters Addie Fields Fielder of Clendenin, WV, Ernestine (Mussy) Fields Williamson of Branchland, WV, Lois (Ermel) Fields Cook of Branchland. Brother, Paul (Susie) Fields of Branchland, sisters in law Hazel (Jack) McCoy Chapman, Becky Whitt, Ruth Chapman, brothers in law Russell (Lidia) McCoy, Cecil (Fran) McCoy, a special niece Darlene Midkiff who had made her home with him and was a big help to him, and a host of nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
He loved the Lord and going to church when he was well. He was instrumental in the building and upkeep of Bethel Baptist Church in Bokeelia, Fla. where he led services and sang frequently. He was a retired mechanic. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the US Army. He served his country with honor and pride for 8 years.
Funeral services will be Monday Feb. 12, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel, in Huntington, WV, with Rev. Russell McCoy and Rev. Lenny Romans presiding. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova. Family and friends viewing will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 at the Reger Funeral Home. American Legion Post 111 of Hamlin, WV will conduct graveside military rites.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.
Posted: Feb. 7, 2018 | Source: Atchley Funeral Home
Blanch Pearl Page Burdette, 97, of Sevierville, TN passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home.
She was a member of Murphy’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Blanch for the most part was a stay at home Mom, but upon moving to TN, she began working for Gold Rush Junction as the manager of their campground and rental cabins. She was an excellent seamstress and made many of her daughters’ dresses. Always a wonderful cook, she became semi-famous in Sevier County for her delicious pies that she made for the Methodist Church booth at the County Fair. Others enjoyed her special gifts of homemade chocolates at Christmas, such as her mailman, florist, oil company, as well as, family and friends. An avid crafter, she created items of knit, crochet, cross stitch, and macramé, which her children now cherish.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Theodore “Ted” Burdette. Blanch is survived by her four beloved children: son, Cody and Lynette Burdette; daughters, Rita and Frank Barton, Viola and Walt Riordan, Anita and Buddy Helton; grandchildren, Eric and William Burdette, Christine Bennett, Julie Horton, Natalie DeVries, Kevin Watts, Kim Bacon, Steve and Wyatt Hamrick, Sean and Joey Riordan, Heather Buckberry, Amanda Whitman, Chloe Simmons, Brad Helton, and Becca Archer; 30 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation for the excellent care from Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home Staff.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holston Home for Children, 404 Holston Drive, Greeneville, TN 37743 or Alzheimer’s of Tennessee, East TN Office, 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7p.m. Thursday, February 8 with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Rev. Fred Heard and Rev. John Clark will be officiating.
The family will also receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 10 at Matics Funeral Home in Clendenin, West Virginia with the graveside service to follow in White Cemetery in Bomont, West Virginia. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.
Posted: Feb. 7, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home
Teresa A. Rogers, 53, of Pinch went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
She was proud of her bachelor degree in social work and worked for Health Care. Teresa liked to go camping, water skiing, and loved her horses. She liked to cook and bake, and more than anything loved her family. Teresa was a member of Salina Chapter 81 of the Eastern Star and Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, Pinch. (more…)
