All Obituaries

Ginger Faye Staton Cook 67, of Pineville, took her heavenly flight to be with her Savior on Friday August 7, 2020. Born October 22, 1952 in Mullens, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Ray and Erma Eugenia Mullens Staton.  Ginger was a graduate of Pineville High School, and enjoyed her reunions with her classmates. She worked as a CNA for many years, and also worked providing home healthcare to people in the Pineville Area, the people she cared for became as dear to her as her own...

Thomas Lee Graybeal 84, of Wolfpen passed away on Friday August 7, 2020 at Raleigh General Hospital surrounded by his family.  Born July 19, 1936 in Hemphill in McDowell county he was the son of the late Carl and Vester Weaver Graybeal.  Tommy was a coal truck driver, and he was an owner and operator for over 50 years. He was a family man who enjoyed time with his wife, children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. If you were a friend you were a friend for life. He had a heart...

Joseph “Joey” Paul Conley, 56, of Oceana (formerly of Dry Creek)  passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home. Born July 7, 1964 in Welch, WV he was the son of Geneva Conley and the late Joseph Alexander Conley. After graduating from Oceana High School in 1982, Joey served his country by enlisting in the US Airforce. He thoroughly enjoyed playing his guitar and was a member of several different rock bands over the years. In addition to his father he...

Rebecca Ann Shumate Jarrell Dutton passed away on Thursday July 30, 2020 at her residence. Born June 13, 1969 in McGraws, she was the daughter of the late Jimmie Ray and Judy Ann Tilley Shumate.  Rebecca was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed watching movies, face timing her family, and catering to her fur baby "Genger". Rebecca loved her family, and cherished every moment that she had with them.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Mrs. Minnie Susan Linton Bowyer, 97, of Pineville, departed this earth on July 25, 2020. She was born on November 14, 1922, in Dorr, WV, and was the last member of the late Asa and Ethel Tomlinson Linton family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bowyer was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Marvin Bowyer; her grandson, Lloyd Bowyer; and three daughters-in-law: Catherine Sarver Bowyer, Monica Brown Bowyer, and Pam Adams Bowyer. She was also preceded by her sisters, Ruth Linton,...

Steven Ray "fatboy" Tolliver 39, of Pineville passed away on Tuesday July 14, 2020 at his home.  Steven was born on May 31, 1981 in Mullens, he was the son of Okey Tolliver of Pineville, and the late Helen  Adkins Tolliver.  Steven was a graduate of Wyoming East High School.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother Brian Keith Adkins.  In addition to his father, he will be cherished in memory, by his brothers: Wayne (Linda)...

Elizabeth "Mae" Cook Mullins 73, of Key Rock went home to be with her Lord on July 11, 2020.  She was born on March 16, 1947 in Key Rock, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lillian Johnson Cook. Mae was a longtime member of the Rockview Tabernacle where she was the President of the Ladies Aid Ministry and a minister of the Gospel. She loved sewing and spending time with her family and friends crocheting, but her joy was being with her grandbabies and great...

Joseph Elwood Powers, 86. Of Soddy Daisy TN, formerly of Glen Fork, passed away peacefully with his family gathered by his bedside on Friday July 3, 2020. Born July 11, 1933 in Glen Fork, he was the son of the late Howard and Viola Powers Sigmon.  Elwood proudly served his country in the Marines. He worked thirty-eight years in the coal mines. Elwood was a member of the Glen Fork Baptist Temple for sixty-one years where he served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, choir leader and...

Rosa “Belle” Reed, 82, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 11, 1938 in Key Rock, WV, to the late John L. Stewart and Lettie McMillion Stewart. Belle spent many years as a Teacher’s Aide for the Wyoming County Board of Education. She worked at several different schools throughout her career before her retirement. She was dearly loved by all. She was a member of Rockcastle Baptist Church where...

Richard Gary Leeson, 69, of Glen Fork, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday June 19,2020. Born April 1, 1951 in Clarksburg, he was the son of the late Robert Leeson and Pauline Leeson Sturgill. He was a member of the Glen Fork Baptist Temple. His two favorite verses were John 3:16-17, and these verses were indicative of his love for his Savior.  He shared his personal testimony to anyone who would listen. He loved seeing people saved.  Rick was an avid mechanic and...