All Obituaries

Kathern E. Dearfield, 74 of Big Creek, WV, departed this life on May 3, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born January 15, 1950 in Manila, WV the daughter of the late Luther Barker and Mildred Berry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Marshall Dearfield, great grandson, Lennox Hepler, sister, Brenda Ellis Farmer and her father and mother-in-law, Fred & Eva Dearfield. Kathern was a high school graduate and was...

Ruth Ferrell, 90 of Holden, WV, formerly of Blair, WV, went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2024 at Logan, WV. She was born April 9, 1934 in Blair, WV the daughter of Oliver and Velvie Baldwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James “Bud” Ferrell; one daughter, Phyllis “Honey” McNeely; six sisters, Sophie Withrow, Helen Grimmett, Jo-ann Williams, Ruby Williams and Betty Baldwin; one brother, Norman “Jr” Baldwin;...

Archie Nelson, 73 of Chapmanville, WV, departed this life on May 1, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born October 6, 1950 in Logan, WV the son of the late William and Sylvia Ramey Nelson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Curtis, Cleveland, Melvin, Frankie and Richard Allen, eight sisters, Nancy, Midge, Brenda, Roxie, Mary, Joan, Janet and Rena and his father and mother-in-law, Clifford & Dolly Adkins. Archie was a born again...

John Wilson Payne, 77 of Chapmanville, WV, departed this life on May 1, 2024 at Pikeville Medical Center. He was born January 2, 1947 in Chapmanville, WV the son of the late Leonard and Olive Payne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilson & Hattie Riddle Conley and John Payne and two brothers, Leonard Payne Jr and Lawrence Payne. John loved old cars, fishing, hunting, and riding 4-wheelers. Those left to cherish his memory include his...

Martha Janice Frye Jones, 90 of Stollings, WV, went to be with Jesus on April 25, 2024 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born September 1, 1933 in Logan, WV the daughter of the late Seaburn and Georgia Frye. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter Teresa Jones, daughter Sonya Jones and husband James “Corky” Jones. Janice was a member of Central United Baptist Church since 2005. Those left to cherish her memory are daughters, Retha Marcum, Yvonne...

Arland Riffe, 76 of Harts, WV, departed this life on April 25, 2024 at Hillcrest Health Care Center, Danville, WV. He was born July 15, 1947 in West Hamlin, WV the son of the late Pat and Lucy Riffe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Don Riffe, two sisters, Judy (Glen) Conley and Flora (Tennis) Adams, sister-in-law, Mavis Riffe, And his special friend, Jimmy Manns. Arland enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, riding horses, and making people...

Danny Lee Ball, 64 of Lake, WV, departed this life on April 24, 2024 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1959 in Cleveland, OH the son of the late Floyd & Helen Ball. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray & Myrtle Blankenship and Kenna & Lillie Ball, one sister, Linda Fraley and one brother, Joey Ball. Danny enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sports, amusement parks and his music. Those left to cherish...

Charles Gray “Butch” Hutchinson departed this life on April 18th. Butch, as he was known by everyone, was a devoted husband to Janet, and a loving father. He was also a proud grandpa to Gemma, Declan, and Morrigan. He was born to Lucas Gray Hutchinson and Herma Louise (Beckett) Hutchinson on December 14, 1943 in Chapmanville West Virginia. He is preceded in death by his father, Lucas Gray Hutchinson, mother, Herma Louise (Beckett) Hutchinson, sister, Sandra Sabo and...

Opal Lorraine Burgess, 98 of Danville, WV, departed this life on April 19, 2024 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born November 17, 1925 in Blair, WV the daughter of the late Scott Burgess and Eliza Jarrell Burgess. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Tom Burgess and Charles Burgess; two sisters, Pearl Kinder and Ora Gore, five brothers, Butch Burgess, Alvin Burgess, Brady Burgess, Shorty Burgess and Lester Burgess, and one grandchild, Brandon...

Kathleen Bailey, 74 of Madison, WV, departed this life on April 17, 2024 at the Hubbard Hospice House, South Charleston, WV. She was born August 4, 1949, in Madison, WV the daughter of the late Joe & Myrtle Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Timmy, Donnie, Mac and Earl Turner. Kathleen enjoyed taking care of the elderly and going to church. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Lisa (Jr) Kennedy; granddaughters, Heather...