TERESA ARLETTE McCOMAS, 41, of Branchland, WV died Monday April 23, 2012. She was born August 16, 1970 in Logan Co., WV, a daughter of Velma Ferguson Clay and the late Bernie Clay. She was the dairy manager for Save A Lot, Hamlin, WV. She was also preceded in death by a brother Bernie Ray Clay.
Additional survivors include: three daughters, Britney McComas, Chelcia McComas and Jazmyn Fincham, all of Branchland; brother, Robert Clay of Lavalette, WV; a sister, Loretta Sadowiski of Chicago, Ill.
Funeral services were held 11am Saturday, April, 28, 2012 at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, WV, with Eddie McComas officiating. The burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery, Branchland, WV. Friends called from 6pm to 9pm Friday at the funeral home.
PEARLY “Odell” PRITCHARD, 62, of Branchland, WV, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 23, 2012, at his home, after a very courageous fight against cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford “Kip” Pritchard.
Odell was retired from BASF, Huntington, WV; and a United States Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran.
He is survived by: one daughter, Bridget Pritchard Bishop; a son-in-law, Jerry Bishop of Salt Rock, WV; and one special foster daughter, Robin Wood, of St. Petersburg, FL. Survivors also include: his mother, Ruth Pritchard; four brothers, Chuck, Rocky, Larry and Elba Pritchard; two sisters, Nan Pritchard Meeks and Linda Merritte; two grandchildren and spouses, Derek and Chastity Pinkerman, Brianna and RJ Kiser, all of Barboursville, WV; two step grandchildren, Gabriel and Annabelle Bishop of Hendersonville, NC.
His daughters would like to extend a special thank you to the Cancer Treatment Center of America, Dr. Shayma Kazmi, and her entire team, located in Philadelphia PA; also Dr. Sharma of the Cyberknife center in Huntington, WV. Each of them did everything possible to assist in his fight against cancer.
Odell never lost his positive and witty personality throughout his illness and enjoyed a host of family and friends during his final days. He will be deeply missed and will remain in our hearts forever.
Funeral services were held at the McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, in West Hamlin, WV, Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 11:00 am. Friends paid respects from 6-9pm on Wednesday evening at the funeral home; burial followed the service immediately in Odell Pritchard Cementary, Kentuck Rd, Branchland,
CHARLES FRANK ADKINS, 96, Alkol, died Wed., Apr. 25, 2012; born Mar. 23, 1916, son of late Charlie & Della Adkins Harless; also predeceased by: his children's mother, Hazel Smith Adkins; son, Delain Adkins; wives, Beulah Cummings Adkins, Sarah Richmond Adkins; step father, Tom Harless.
Member of New Bethel Church, Spurlockville; enjoyed farming and singing in the choir; 96-yr. resident of Frank Fork Holler; one of the oldest WW II Army vets. in Lincoln Co., military policeman, served in the European African Middle Eastern Campaign; member of Alum Creek VFW Post 4768; retiree of Saul Const., also worked at Black's Grocery, Danville.
Survivors: children, Charles (Linda), Dwight (Peggy) & Brenda Smith Adkins, all of Alkol; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; one great great grandson on the way. Viewing 2pm 'til service 3pm Sun., Apr. 29, Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, by K.D. Bragg; burial in Bear Br. Cem., with military graveside rites by Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
Send condolences to: www.curryfuneralhome.org.
SHIRLEY MAE DUNLAP, 81, Pine Grove, died Fri., Apr. 20, 2012, at Hospice West, after a short illness; dau. of late Ishmael & Margaret Ruby; also predeceased by: husband, Cecil; son, Paul.
She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors: children, Erin (Doug) Stephens, Matt & Tim Dunlap; sis., Helen (Dollie) Ruby; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren.
Viewing 6-8pm Mon., service 1pm Tues., Apr. 24, Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, by Frank Chapman; burial in Old Pine Grove Cem., McCorkle.
Send condolences to: www.curryfuneralhome.org.
BRADY LEN FILLINGER, 39, Dingess, died Tues., Apr., 24, 2012, at home; born Dec. 27, 1972, at Logan, son of Brady Fillinger of Harts & late Vivian Fillinger; also predeceased by: grandparents, Rhine & Goldie Ott and Felix & Vergie Fillinger.
A disabled coal miner; attended Mt. Hope FWBC.
Add'l. survivors: step mother, Joann Fillinger; sibs., Rhine of Dingess & Felix Ray (Dee) Fillinger of Summersville, Candace (Dave) Morgan of S. Charleston.
Viewing 6-9pm Thur., service 1pm Fri., Apr. 27, Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville, by Jimmy Darrell Newsome; burial in Sheppard-Kinser-Meeks Cem., Harts.
GERTIE MAINE GILPEN, 86, Charleston, died peacefully at home Sun., Apr. 22, 2012, with family; born May 3, 1925, in Roane Co., dau. of late Wiley S. & Eunice Kirkhart; also predeceased by: sibs., Evelyn & Richard Kirkhart, Lilly Drake.
A 43-year-service retiree of AT&T.
Survivors: children, James H. Gilpen (Cindie) of Pinch, Carol Bartley of Charleston; sibs., Dixie White of Spencer, Mabel Lloyd of Tornado, Holly of Elyria, OH & Fred Kirkhart of IL; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.
Viewing noon 'til service 2pm Wed., Apr. 25, Tyler Mtn. Funeral Home by Dean Meadows; burial in Tyler Mtn. Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to HospiceCare, 1606 Kan. Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387.
Send condolences to: www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.
MARY FRANCES GANDY GREATHOUSE, 62, Kanawha City, died Sun., Apr. 22, 2012, in CAMC, Mem. Div. Hosp., Charleston; born Mar. 13, 1950, dau. of late Lacy & Gladys Lanham Gandy; also predeceased by: bro., James Gandy; sis.-in-law, Mildred Ann Wills.
A housewife and homemaker, a life-long resident of Charleston; of the Christian faith; grad. of Horace Mann Jr Hi & attended Charleston HS.
Survivors: husband, Donald Greathouse; sibs., Margaret Bock of Kanawha City, Vivian Sampson of S. Charleston, John (Birdie) Gandy of Scott Depot, Calvin Gandy of Nitro; bro.-in-law, Carl Wills of Kanawha City.
Viewing 4:30-6:30pm Thur., April 26, Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, with memorial service at 6pm, by Ollie R. Parsons.
Send condolences to: www.barlowbonsall.com.
CLAUDE ALLEN JACKSON, 55, Alum Creek, died Tues., Apr. 24, 2012.
Memorial service will be held at a later date. Good Shepherd Mortuary, S. Charleston is in charge of arrangements.
BRENDA KAY McCOMAS, 66, Hamlin, died Tue., Apr. 24, 2012, in St. Mary's Med. Ctr., Huntington; born May 27, 1945, dau. of Velma Velora Elkins & late Brice Elkins.
Add'l. survivors: sibs., Brice Jr., Lou Anna (Dave) Godbey; dau., Teresa Ann (Michael) Keaton; one granddaughter; one great granddaughter.
Viewing 6-8pm Fri., Apr. 27, service 1pm Sat., Apr. 28, Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, by "Buck" Adkins; burial in Lincoln Mem. Pk., Hamlin.
DONNA MARIE ARNOLD SPURLOCK, 69, Huntington, died Sun. Apr. 22, 2012 in St. Mary's Med. Ctr.; born Jan. 22, 1943 in Gill, dau. of late Vinson & Opal Adkins Arnold; also predeceased by: husband of 42 years, Larry E. Spurlock; bros., Basil & James Arnold.
Retiree of MU Housekeeping Dept.
Survivors: children, Robin L. Spurlock Baker, Kimberly D. Spurlock Farley (Michael), Carla J., Michael E. & Scott A. Spurlock (Cindy), all of Huntington; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; bros., Kenneth (Rose) of MI, Billy Joe & Chester Arnold both of Huntington.
The family would like to thank Cabell Huntington Dialysis Ctr., St Marys Med. Ctr. IMCU nursing staff and Dr. Tom Dannels for 20 plus years of care.
Viewing 6-8pm Tues. Apr. 24, service 2pm Wed. Apr. 25, Chapmans Mortuary, Huntington, by Herb Vaughn; burial in White Chapel Mem. Gdns., Barboursville.
Send condolences to: www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
DONALD WALDEN WILEY, 69, Ranger, died Mon., Apr. 23, 2012, in St. Mary’s Med. Ctr., Huntington; born July 2, 1942, in Gill, son of the late Willie & Ruby Zell Wiley; also predeceased by: grandparents, Paris & Mary Ann Vance and John & Lizzie Nelson Wiley; sibs., Paris Smith, Stan, Marvin, Michael & Bethel June Wiley; father- & mother-in-law, Artie & Aileen Pack.
He enjoyed going to church, spending time with his family, volunteering with the VFW, American Legion and DAV; a life-time member of VFW post 6153 and DAV post 39.
Survivors: wife, Rosa Mae Pack Wiley; children, Cristie (Danny) Trent of Proctorville, OH, Gregory Shawn Wiley of Harts; sibs., Judy (Collie), Ruby Jewell Lambert, Janice (Philip) Lucas, Sherry (David) Green, Sharon (Lenford) Nelson, Harley (Mayme) Wiley; five grandchildren.
Viewing 6-9pm Wed., service 1pm Thur., Apr. 26, Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville, by Tom Wiley, Treaby Scuggs, Bazzel Goodman & Lacy Cox; burial in Highland Mem. Gdns., Godby.
PATRICIA ANN WILEY, 72, Chauncey, died Mon., Apr. 23, 2012, in Logan Reg. Med. Ctr.; born Mar. 17, 1940, at Chauncey, dau. of late Henry & Georgia Hurst Jenkins.
A contract UPS worker; worked at Bucane Lumber; Church of God faith; WV All-State Chorus Jr. & Sr. yrs. at Logan HS.
Survivors: husband, Franklin D. Wiley; children, Steven & Seth Wiley, LeDena (Tim) Miller, all of Chauncey; sisters, Dreama (Jerry) Vance, Juanita Martin, both of Chauncey; three grandchildren; special aunt, Irene Tolbert of Abingdon, VA.
Viewing 6-9pm Thur., service 11am Fri., Apr. 27, Collins Funeral Home, Switzer, by Mark Vance & Scotty Dingess; burial in Highland Mem. Gdns., Godby.
Send condolences to: www.collinsfuneralhomewv.com.
CURTIS WILLIAM ADKINS, 70, Huntington, died Sat., Apr. 29, 2012; born Jan. 14, 1942, in Branchland, son of Aaron & Alma Adkins. Curtis' family would like to express their deepest appreciation to all of his many friends, his church family and the wonderful staff at Hospice in Huntington. Service 10am Tue., May 1, 2012, Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, by Eddie Wiler; burial in Elmwood Cem., Wayne.
TERRY MICHAEL HILL, 61, Alum Creek, died Mon., Apr. 23, 2012, in St. Francis Hosp., Charleston; son of late Bradford & Cledith Thompson Hill. Husband of Yvonne Ingram Hill. Service 4pm Tue., May 1, Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, by Frank Chapman; burial in Stone Cem., Alkol, with Masonic Graveside Rites by Griffithsville Masonic Lodge No. 71 AF & AM, also military rites by Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
RUTH G. KELLY, 89, Scott Depot, died Fri., Apr. 27, 2012, after a long illness in Broadmore Assisted Living, Memory Care Unit, Teays Valley; born Feb. 18, 1923, in Lincoln Co., dau. of late Jack & Hattie T. Chaney; widow of Wade H. Kelly Jr.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Richard Hayes Jr. of S. Charleston, Dr. Cynthia Pinson. Service 11am Tue., May 1, Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, by Steve Fox & Tim Jorgenson; burial in Cunningham Mem. Pk., St. Albans.
ROGER PAUL McCALLISTER, 62, Hamlin, died Tues., Apr. 24, 2012, in CAMC, Teays Valley Div. Hosp.; born May 11, 1949, son of late Harvey & Pauline McCallister.
Service 12pm Mon., Apr. 30, Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, by Jerry Runion; burial in Nelson Cem., Griffithsville.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, WV toward funeral expenses.