Obituaries

Posted: Jan. 18, 2018 | Source: Long & Fisher Funeral Home

Bobbi Jill Smith, 50, of Sissonville, entered the arms of JESUS on Friday, January 12, 2018. She was born September 2, 1976, to the late Jean and Robert Gibson.

Bobbi was a kind hearted, loving, beautiful, and all around awesome person. She loved her trips to Florida with her family, brother, and best friends Herman and Sharon Gibson. She loved camping with them and her brother, Herschel Gibson and his wife Jayne. She belonged to Lift Jesus Higher Fellowship in Clendenin for over 20 years. She fought and won the battle against throat cancer. (more…)

Posted: Jan. 19, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home

Karen Sue Rodgers, 49, of Spencer, entered eternity with our Lord early Saturday morning, following an evening of psalms and much love. She was the daughter of Kieth and Mitsuko Fish of West Palm Beach, Florida, her dad being deceased and was survived by her mother and brother, Kevin Fish of Kailua, Hawaii.

Karen was a redeemed, long time member of the body of Christ, having come to mount Sion, the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, see Hebrews 12:22-23.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, January 20, at Matics Funeral Home in Clendenin. The funeral will follow the visitation at the funeral home at noon, with Pastor Jimmy Keeffer officiating. Her natural body will be placed in final rest at the Gandeeville Cemetery Gandeeville. Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.

Posted: Jan. 17, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home

Delbert Jones Jr., 87, of Clendenin, peacefully passed surrounded by family Sunday January 14, 2018, at Hubbard Hospice House West after a wonderful life.

He was the son of the late Delbert and Sybil Jackson Jones. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Harper Jones; brothers, Dean and Arnette Jones; and sister, Judy Harper. (more…)

Posted: Jan. 16, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home

Billy Lee Rollins, 83, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 14, 2018.

Billy was born in Clendenin to the late Willie and Maysel Rollins. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife and high school sweetheart for 61 years, Edna Rollins, and his brother, Kenneth Rollins. (more…)

Posted: Jan. 14, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home

Richard Leon Starcher passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018, with his family by his side.

Richard was born to the late Eugene and Laura Starcher. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and spending time with family and friends.

Richard is survived by his brother, Ronald Starcher; sisters, Joyce (Richard) O’Connor, Renee (Gary) King and Bessie (Jeff) Ball; nieces and nephew, Justin and Kayla King, Calvin Garten, Alex Ball and Richard O’Connor Jr.; and several great-nieces and nephews.

In honor of Richard wishes, he will be cremated and buried in the Husk family cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.

Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview, is assisting the family.

Posted: Jan. 12, 2018 | Source: Harding Family Group

Mr. Alfred Allen Cantrell Sr., 77, of Procious, passed away January 11, 2018, in CAMC General Division.

Alfred was formerly employed by Ford Motor Co. and former co-owner of Cantrell Florist for 25 years. He is a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Maysel, WV.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Ivah Cantrell; four brothers, Porter and Jimmy Cantrell and Frank and Junior Conner, and sister, Wilma Jean Godby. (more…)

Posted: Jan. 11, 2018 | Source: Cooke Funeral Home

Linda Faye (Richards) Elmore, 67, of Mammoth, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018, at the home of her daughter, Mary, after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arlie and Virginia Hudson Richards, and her husband, Rev. Robert Lee Elmore.

She was a member of the Mammoth Advent Christian Church.

She is survived by her children: Crystal Elmore, Mary Weese (Brian Rucker), Rebecca Elmore; sister, Wilma Delores (Melvin) Dunlap; brothers, Clifford and Alva Richards; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a host of several other family members and friends. (more…)

Posted: Jan. 10, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home

Larry Allen Myers, 69, of Elkview, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and was a hairstylist. Larry enjoyed singing, writing and organizing plays for his Church. He enjoyed cooking for his family, church family and Evangelists visiting the Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell Myers and Betty Hobbs Myers; brothers, Darrell C. Myers, Bobby Myers, Lloyd Myers, Danny Myers; sister, Donna Sheley. (more…)

Posted: Jan. 10, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home

Joan Ashley, 82, of Clendenin, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 8, 2018, at home with her family surrounding her.

She was the daughter of the late Perry Harrison and Bessie Hall Harrison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William V. “Bill” Ashley; sons, Randy and Tim Ashley; brothers, Walter, Jack, George, David and Gary.

Joan was a member of the Ladies auxiliary VFW Post 8516. She also attended Rolling Hills United Methodist Church and Thorofare Community Church. (more…)

Posted: Jan. 8, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home

Welda Jean Jordan, 83, of Big Chimney, passed away at home, Saturday, January 6, 2018, with her family by her side.

She was born on November 18, 1934, in Blue Creek, to the late Gilbert and Genelia Sheets Moles. Welda is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James “Jim” Jordan. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Madeline Slack, Beaulah Coffey, Kathleen Mitchell, Daris Moles, Joe Moles, Junior Moles, Charles Moles, Henry Moles, Harry Moles. (more…)