All Obituaries

Freeda Loraine Hash Lambert 91, of Pineville passed away on Friday May 17, 2019.  Freeda was born June 13, 1927 in Maben, she was the daughter of the late Bryan and Ethel Carty Hash.  She was raised in the Mullens area, but had been a resident of Pineville for many years. Freeda was a longtime member of the Pineville United Methodist Church, she served the Lord many years, by helping with many of the churches ministries. Throughout her years of service to our community, Freeda...

Franklin Eugene Day, 74, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Born September 7, 1944 in Glen Fork, WV, he was the son of the late Estel Day and Mary Stella Turner Day. Franklin enjoyed mowing grass, fishing, spending time with his family and going to church. He attended Ark of Safety Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Magdeline Cozort and her husband Ben, Thelma Bailey and husband Oscar and Gaye Ellen Powers and...

Kadie Lou Acord, 64, of Clear Fork, passed away Friday May 10, 2019 at her home. Born March 18, 1955 in Welch, she was the daughter of the late Acie Arden Cline and Irene Frances Blankenship Cline. Kadie was a member of the Pentecostal House of Prayer in Lynco. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and making candy. Her favorite past time was spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, David “Bud” Acord, and a brother Norman Cline. Those left to cherish her...

Howard Workman 68, of Raccoon Branch on Indian Creek passed away Wednesday May 8, 2019.  Born March 5, 1951 in Welch, he was the son of Hurley Workman and the late Betty Day Bailey. He grew up in McDowell county but spent most of his life in Wyoming county. Howard was a retired coal miner. He was beloved father and grandpaw. He enjoyed spending his time with his horse and livestock and sitting in his rocker on his porch.  In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by, one...

Minnie Magdalene Morgan Moody 88, of Indian Creek, went home to Heaven, on May 4, 2019.  Born October 25, 1930 in Indian Creek, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Gertrude Lambert Morgan.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband LeLand Jack Moody, a daughter Nancy Kennedy Miller, her brothers, Robert, Henry, Willie, Junior, Herbert, Ramond, Lacy, and Oley Morgan; her sisters, Gladys Fox, Pearl Rose, Anna Lee Echard, Minnie was the last...

Betty Lou Acord Sigmon, 87, of Glen Fork, went to be with her Lord on Saturday May 4, 2019at Bowers Hospice House.  Born January 1, 1932 in Logan County she was the daughter of the late Charley Clyde Stepp and Alpha Paynter Stepp. Betty was the oldest member of the Glen Fork Baptist Temple where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years and held several other positions in the church. Betty loved her church and community. She was “Grandmother” to her community. Betty...

Lonnie Marcum,  82 , of Kopperston, passed away Wednesday April 24, 2019 at his home. Born July 7, 1936, he was the son of the late Willie Marcum Sr. and Evia Porter Marcum. Lonnie was a member of the UMWA. He enjoyed gardening and working with his hands. Lonnie loved feeding and watching his hummingbirds. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alice Marie Marcum, five brothers, Edward Charles Marcum, Willie Marcum Jr., Burbage Marcum, Toney Marcum and Jackie Marcum and one...

Margaret Ann (Trippett) Davis 90, of Pineville went home to be with her Lord on Sunday April 21, 2019, at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.  She was born March 17, 1929, at Myrtle, the daughter of the late James Hollis and Osa Estep Trippett.  Mrs. Davis was an active member of Cook Memorial Baptist Church and the American Baptist Women. She served as a Sunday School teacher for many years in the Primary and Middlers Department.  She was an elementary school teacher,...

Elsie Hurley 93, of Glen Fork went home to be with her Savior on Friday April 19, 2019 surrounded by her family.  Born April 21, 1925 in Glen Fork she was the daughter of the late Byram and Lela Day Blevins.  Elsie was a born again Christian, she stood in the light of the Lord her entire life. She faithfully served the Lord, as a member of the Russel Baptist Church in Glen Fork, where she loved singing in church. She was a homemaker, whose love for her family came out in...

Hubert Paul Hatfield, 81, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg. Born January 3, 1938 in Guyan, WV, he was the son of the late Kelly Hatfield and Lessie Morgan Hatfield. Hubert enjoyed living on the farm and tending to his cows. On the weekends he liked to go sight seeing and to attend gospel sings. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sue Hatfield, his daughter Sharon Sue Hatfield and two brothers, Eli Curtis Hatfield and...