All Obituaries

Karen June Jeffrey Pettry 67, of Corinne went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 16, 2019 following years of failing health.  Born December 3, 1951 in West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Edgar, and Faunice M. Moore Jeffrey.  Karen was a member of the Mullens Pentacostal Holiness Chuch, she loved going to church, Loved making crafts, sewing, making bead necklaces, she loved watching tv (CSI, and Star Trek) she was a loving mother, and loved collecting...

Ruth "Cricket" Marie McKinney Sizemore 73, of Skin Fork, went home to the be with her Lord on Friday October 4, 2019 at her home following a long illness. Born August 2, 1946, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Okie Carl and Arlene Lucas McKinney.  Cricket was a longtime member of the Cooper Memorial Baptist Church, and she loved bowling, going to church, and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.  In addition to her parents she was...

Desiree Martin 36, of Pineville passed away Wednesday September 25, 2019 following a long illness.  Born January 26, 1983 in Bluefield, she was the daughter of William and Geneva Martin of Pineville.  Desiree loved dancing, she was a student and taught at the Pineville Dance Theater, she loved photography, cake decorating, and spending time with her family.  Along with her parents, those left to cherish her memory include, her children Laela Rosas, Lacie Short , and Hunter...

Michael Edward Orndorff 51, of York South Carolina, formerly of Key Rock, passed away on Tuesday September 24, 2019.  Born January 8, 1968 in Chicago Ill, he was the son of the late Clarence Orndorff, and Norma Lester of York S.C.  Michael was a brick mason, he loved traveling, Tubing on the river, and most of all he loved spending time with his family.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by 2 brother Preston Orndorff, and Jack Orndorff.  Along with...

Judy Ann Shumate 67 of Ravencliff went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday September 18, 2019.  Born December 8, 1951 in McGraws, she was the daughter of the late Jonathon Tilley and Ethel Mae Corbon Tilley Hinkle . Judy was a life long resident of Wyoming County, she worked for many years for the Wyoming County Board of Education as a custodian at John McGraws, Baileysville, and Pineville Middle. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years...

Rachel Ann Cisco 61, of Turkey Creek Kentucky passed away September 18, 2019 in Pikeville Ky.  Born September 26, 1957 in Key Rock, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Shirley Privett Evans. Rachel loved to bow hunt, and taking care of her animals.  She was preceded in death by her sisters Carolyn Evans, and Katherine "Rosebud" Evans, and her grand mother Peachy Privett, Rachel was the last living member of her family  Survivors include her son Shane...

Archie Ray Caldwell Sr.,77, of Cyclone, passed away Friday September 13, 2019. Born December 30, 1941 in Cyclone, he was the son of the late Thomas and Virgie Ratliff Caldwell. Archie enjoyed raising and racing prize winning greyhounds. He loved hunting, fishing and boating. He was a very generous man, giving to everyone. He was a devoted husband to Peggy and  loved spending time with her,his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy; grandson, Gary...

Tina Louise Smith 48 of Pineville went home to be with the Lord on Monday September 2, 2019.  Born August 22, 1971 in Mullens she was the daughter of Terry Odell and Janice Mae Sizemore Smith of Mt. Airy N.C. Tina was a 1991 graduate of Pineville High School, and was a longtime member of the Pineville Church of God, where she enjoyed singing for the Lord. She loved spending time with her son, cooking for her family, going to the beach, and sitting on her porch.  In...

Jessie Viola (Dove) Maynor, 77, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born May 4, 1941 in Gardner, WV, she was the daughter of the late Bill Wright and Myrtle Green Wright. Jessie was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family. When she was in better health, she faithfully attended the Church of God. In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Oren; children, Debrah Houck, Barbara Miller, David Dove,...

Drema Dean (Hall) Belcher ,78,went to be with the Lord on August 28th 2019 at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. Drema was born on November 20th 1940 in Pineville WV to the late Robert Hall and Carrie Varney Hall. She is survived by her husband of 57 years,,Kenneth Belcher ; 2 daughters Pamela Graybeal of Charlotte NC and Vicky Whiteman and husband Greg of Dallas TX ; and son David Belcher of Clear Fork WV; & granddaughter , Ashley Whiteman of San Marco's TX...