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. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. 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. She and Dan (Poppy) would travel to many places to study and find information for their family tree. Roger Lee Lane, 40, of Brenton, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at his home. 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. Survivors include her grandchildren Brandi Hall, Jordan Hall, Chris Hall and Issac Hall, a sister Lois Morgan, two brothers Bill Hall and Jerry Hall, and a host of other loving family and friends. She was born on May 30, 1972 in Hutzel, Detroit Michigan a daughter of Roy Hatfield, Jr. of Keyrock and the late Shirley Jane Cline Hatfield. He was born on May 17, 1994 in Bluefield, WV a son of Charlene Kay Lusk Allen (Roy Keith) of Oceana and the late Roger Shurles Allen. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday May 26, 2022 at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett and Mike Prichard officiating. Ron was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran, a member of the Wyoming County Honor Guard and the VFW. . She was born on May 26, 1956 in Mullens, WV a daughter of the late Monterville and Alice Marie Snyder Lusk. He was born on September 13, 1983 in Courtland, NY a son of Carol Ann Rivenburgh of Matheny and Frank F. Brock. Nummer 2 - 2018; Nummer 1 - 2018; 2017. Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years Sonna Katherine Toler Clay, a daughter Kimberly Ashby and husband Harry of Lexington, KY, a son Kevin Clay of Lexington, KY, a step son Lonnie Hudgins and wife Joyce of Baileysville, WV, a daughter-in-law Rhonda Hudgins of Matheny, a brother Phillip Clay and wife Tava of Lexington, KY, four grandchildren Ashley Barahona, Haley Hudgins, Brandon Hudgins and wife Samantha and Jeffrey Collins, three great grandchildren Trevor Hudgins, Maisley Lee and George Wayne Collins, and a host of other loving family and friends. Matthew Brooks officiating. Obituaries PATRICIA "DIANA" WALKER STEWART. 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. Special thanks to Susan Whited and the nurses of Dignity Hospice and two special caregivers. Survivors include two daughters Drema (Randy) Morgan of Indian Creek and Kathy Epperhart (Nelson Hatfield) of Brenton, a son Gregory Shawn Baugh of Spindale, NC, six sisters Elizabeth (Ray) Neely of Gahanna, OH, Carol Short of Davy, Betty (Paul) Holleman of Indian Creek, Linda (Tommy) Vance of Hinton, Brenda Epperhart of Princeton and Norma Jean Jackson of Lynnville, TN, four brothers David (Linda) Epperhart of Brier Creek, Larry (Teresa) Epperhart of Kopperston, Timothy Epperhart of Brier Creek and James Epperhart of Brier Creek, seven grandchildren Randy (Chasidy) Morgan, Kevin (Holly) Morgan, Brandon (Maria) Morgan, Sabrina (Jonathan) Byars, Cameron (Emily) Baugh, Justin Hatfield and Calista Hatfield, nine great grandchildren Kinley Morgan, Kaden Morgan, Kaylinn Morgan, Brycen Morgan, Holden Morgan, Sheila Grace Morgan, Rylee Morgan, Paisleigh Morgan and Jaxson Baugh, and a host of other loving family and friends. If you needed someone to go to prayer for you, Sylvia was the one. His laughter was contagious, his hugs were legionary. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four sisters Agnes Alma, Lorene Kennedy, Addie Keaton and Patsy McMann, two brothers Delmas Bo Lester and Dallas Dorty Lester and two half sisters Ruby Trent and Tazzie Lamar. She was born on March 10, 1948 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Samuel and Belva Hatfield Stokes, Jr. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Catherine Rivenburgh and his mother-in-law Betty Evans Hearn. 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. Pastor Curtis Wesley Stafford, 83, of Oceana, WV went home to be with Jesus on Sunday August 14, 2022 in Bower Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She loved going to her family reunions when she was able and spending time catching up with family. She will be laid to rest in Sandau Cemetery, Long Branch Mountain, WV. To send flowers to the family of Carl Edwin Nichols, please visit Tribute Store. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Retha Toler Cline, two sons, Gentry and his wife Kelli, and Trinity and his wife Brittany, two grandsons, Blake and Cole Cline, a brother Darrell Cline, two sisters Blondeen Jessie and Dyain Lee, and a host of other loving family and friends. He devoted his life to providing for his family as a coal miner, working seven days a week if his wife and children needed it. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. Eual Mace Altizer officiating. Aaron Steven Allen, 28, of Pembroke, VA formerly of Oceana passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at his home. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his stepfather who raised him James Leonard, his best friend and cousin Michael Ray Justice, his grandparents Ernst and Granny Pearl Baker Justice, and Lee Carlos and Naomi Looney and his best friend Bo Cline. A celebration of Brendas life will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, January 21st at the Pad Fork Freewill Baptist Church, Hanover, WV with Pastor Dennis Lester and Rev. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, January 29th at the Upper Room in Jesus Name Church, Simon, WV. Also a special thank you for all the prayers and concerns expressed by our family, church family and many friends. Shirley Abrego, 74, passed away December 21, 2022, at her family farm in La Grange surrounded by her family. Vera Constance Stafford Potter Obituary 1934 - 2017 Vera Constance Stafford Potter, 83, of Helen, WV, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. Praying for her family, friends, loved ones and many others who needed prayer. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. Harlon was a kind loving person. Obituaries CONNIE JEAN BAILEY OSBORNE by Tyler Mitchem on April 29, 2021 Tyler Mitchem Author REGENA MAE HALL February 13, 2023 February 13, 2023 Connie Jean Bailey Osborne, 55, of Cyclone, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 23, 2021 at her home. Jake was a 1959 graduate of Baileysville High School and Wyoming County Trade School, a disabled US Air Force Veteran, member of the Disabled American Veterans "DAV", the VFW and former Commander of the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Herman Cook officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. She was born on July 13, 1965 in Man . He was also an employee of Iaeger Memorial Cemetery for the last 22 years and was currently working there until his recent illness. 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. He will be laid to rest in Compton Cemetery, Skin Fork, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. 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. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.. John David Emery, Jr., 48, of Hanover, WV, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Ralph Stacy, three brothers Charles Kenny, Dean Richard, and Freddie Steele and two sisters Barbara Cricket Rambo and Mildred Jean Estep. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Stafford Family Funeral Home Stafford Family Funeral Home in Oceana Po Box 249 Oceana, WV 24870 (304) 682-4455 http://www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com/ Click to show location on map Zoom About Stafford Family Funeral Home Pallbearers will be family and friends. 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. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by five sisters Margaret Jackson, Joann Deerfield, Anna Lee Stafford, Inez Rose and Vera Potter, four brothers Charles, Harry, Ernest and Johnny Stafford, his father and mother in law Garvey and Nell Kennedy Blankenship, two close brother-in-laws Steve and Neil Blankenship, along with a host of other family. Ed attended the Brenton Baptist Church and was a member of the UMWA. Barry Brooks officiating. Ruby loved traveling, cooking for her family, and riding an ATV in the mountains. You've reached subscriber-only content He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Our licensed staff provides care for grieving families with dignity and compassion during the most difficult times of your life. Survivors include his loving wife Nellie Lydia Mitchell Lafferty, on May 1st, 2023 would have made them 78 wonderful years together, three daughters Peggy Brooks, Pam Wilson and Wendy Lafferty Paynter and husband Charles, seventeen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends. In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memory include, his son, Jackson JD Carter Jr. of McDowell County, a brother and sister in law Benny Wayne Carter Jr. and Vickie Carter of Skygusty, nephews Mathew carter and wife Brittany of Gary, Michael Carter and wife Abby of Skygusty, niece Hannah Carter of Skygusty, a great nephew Waylon Carter of Skygusty, a great niece Willow Carter of Gary, mother-in-law Dorothy Watson of Skygusty, and a close buddy Chad Rose of Gary, and a host of other loving family and friends. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Friday at the church. She was born on March 9, 1955 in Man, WV a daughter of the late Thomas and Sylvia Grimmett Justice. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. Survivors include her loving husband, Baretta Tolliver, a son Tashawn Michael Paul Perdue of the home, one sister Debbie Lester and husband Buddy of Oceana, three brothers, Jimmey Massey and wife Aretta, Richard Massey and wife Thelma, and Harold Massey and wife Diana all of Oceana, three brother-in-laws, Wayne Tolliver and fiance Nikki Porter of Brenton, Joe Tolliver and wife Misty of Mullens, and Troy Morgan and Shannon Lusk of Briar Creek, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and a host other loving family and friends. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, December 19th at Toler Baptist Church, Campus, WV with Rev. Loiss love for her family and friends is eternal. He will be forever greatly missed, but his legacy will live on through his boys and his familys memories. Friends may gather with the family after 6pm on Wednesday, January 4th at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by a brother Steven Todd Short, a half-brother Jeffery Bronson Short and her step father Roger Dale Morgan. Thomas Andrew Hall, 67, of Brenton, WV, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his home. In addition to his parents those left to cherish his memory include his two sons, Dallas & Eli Fatony of Oceana, his sister Jessi (Luke) Stepp of Oceana, grandmother Doris Brown of Oceana, nieces Kenzie, Cadence and Taylor Stepp of Oceana and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and many great friends. He was born on June 25, 1947 in Mullens, WV a son of the late Hughie and Lettie Toler. Survivors include his fianc Wakenda Renee Correll of Brenton, two sons Ethan and Ian Correll both of Brenton, a sister Rebecca Ann (Matt) Stacy of Brenton, three brothers Greg Stacy of Brenton, Cody (Holly) Stacy of Lodi, OH and Jonathan Stacy of Brenton, and a host nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Sara Jane Kitty Toler Epperhart, three brothers William Epperhart, Robert Lee Adams and Johnny Epperhart, and a sister Shirley Ann Epperhart. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Rick and Mary Smith New Beginning Church, War, WV with Pastor Rick Smith, Sister Sandy Bryant, and Sister Melissa Taylor officiating. She loved serving others as a nurse, cooking, and her little farm. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8 pm on Friday, January 27th at the church. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Jane Lee Robertson, 50, of Mullens, WV, gained her wings on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. 30 Obituaries Search Oceana obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 and a half years JoAnn Blankenship Stafford, a daughter, daddy's girl, Terri Lynn Maynor and husband David of Oceana, a son Jerry Ray Stafford and wife Lisa of Oceana, four grandchildren Amber VanMatre and husband Joey of Huntington, Shauna Cook of Oceana, Leslie Sammons and husband Dylan of Oceana and Jacob Howard "Jake" Stafford of Oceana, five great grandchildren Hailey Byrom, Trey Byrom, Jordan Byrom, Skylar Cook and Logan Cook, a brother Bob Stafford of Pineville, two sister-in-laws Judy Stafford of Montville, OH and Phyllis Blankenship of Pineville, many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Dr., Beckley, WV 25801. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. Kenny Pool officiating. Lois had a heart of gold and spent countless years caring for others. Eunice loved spending time with her family and loved going to church and serving Jesus. Denise Ann Sandau Morgan, 64, of Long Branch, WV, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at her home. Ernest Francis, III officiating. He is preceded in death by his dad Ricky Lee Blankenship and his grandfather Truman Cook. 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. 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. 2018. Edward Clayton Epperhart, Jr., 75, of Brier Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his home. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Dennis Lester and Rev. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. Ronald Hayes Lusk, 70, of Cyclone, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, February 2nd at the Oceana Church of God, Oceana, WV with Bishop Randy Bowles officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Thomas was a 1974 graduate of Baileysville High School. You're Temporarily Blocked. 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. 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 was born on October 24, 1955 in Pineville, WV a son of the late Shirley Matthew and Iva Gay Perry Hall. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. He was born on September 13, 1980 in Bluefield, WV a son of Evie Sue Looney Justice of Panther and the late Ralph Leslie Justice of Green Cove Springs, FL. 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. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and a member of the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church. Billy Ray Gibson and Bro. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Wednesday at the church. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Randall Lacy Lusk, a nephew Randall Thomas Stevens, special aunt Jackie Helmandollar, aunts Ella Jean Lusk and Arlie Lusk Heirs, uncles Lanta Lusk, Wendall Lusk, Buford Lusk, and all of the Arlie Lusk heirs. She was born on June 21, 1950 in Brenton, WV a daughter of the late Roy and Sarah Lyons Hall. 88 For Lenovo Tablet TB-X605F X605L X606X TB-X703F TB-8804F TB-X705LFN Type-c Usb Jack Socket Charging Port Connector Dock Plug 5. He also enjoyed raising and caring for his game roosters, dirt track racing and a good game of horse shoes. Keith was first class, an amazing human being, one heck of a guy. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, December 21st in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her grandmother Ruth Trimble Grimmett. From the hollers of Matheny to the banks of Greenbrier, Keith left a trail of wonderful memories. He is preceded in death by his parents. Tuesday, February 28, 2023 E-Paper Funeral notices for Wednesday 1 hr ago NICHOLS, Carl Edwin, 80, of Oceana, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jennifer Carter. Cheryl Ann Nunn Blankenship, 64, of Beckley, WV, gained her Heavenly wings on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV following her battle with cancer. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated following the service. In addition to his father is preceded in death by his grandparents Oza Mullens and Bessie Mullens and an uncle Franklin Mullens. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by a sister Barbara Shrader and a brother Kenny Shrader. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.