All Obituaries

Ruth Ann Sanders Cline of Kopperston took the hand of Jesus on Sunday, March 22, 2020. “I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide by darkness.” -John 12:46. Praise God Forever! Ruth Ann was born November 8, 1946 to the late Charles W. Sanders and Virginia Eskew Sanders. Ruth Ann loved her family and her church. She was the central figure in her family and a loving presence to all who knew her. Ruth Ann was the most loving wife, mother and...

Phyllis Ann Lyons Miller 68, of Brenton went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 20, 2020, following a brave fight with Cancer.  Born August 14, 1951 in Brenton she was the daughter of the late Harmie and Ruby Toler Lyons. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Brenton, she was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She dearly loved her family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Liz Lester, her sister Cathy Morgan, and her brother Donald...

Dorothy Watts Wykle, 70, of Crany, passed away Tuesday March 17, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born May 22, 1949 in Welch she was the daughter of the late Everette and Carrie Lester Watts. Dorothy was a member of the Crany Missionary Baptist Church where she was active in the Ladies Aide. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Wykle Sr., two brothers, Robert and Frank and her sister, Marie. Those...

Charles Vinton Hamilton 76, of Pineville passed away March 15, 2020. Born October 18, 1943 in Mullens he was the son of the late Hubert and Argie Hamilton.  Charlie was a veteran of the United States Army, was a retired coal miner, and a devoted member of Eagle Sanctuary. He was loved and respected by so many. He loved woodworking and crafted many beautiful pieces. He loved his family and friends and especially playing a good game of domino, where he attempted to beat his...

Herman Russell “Hard Rock” Davis of Wyoming passed away on March 10, 2020 at the age of 92. He was born at Chattaroy, WV on January 5, 1928, the son of John Herman Davis and Neva Mills Davis. He had a long and varied career over the years. He was a credit manager for Island Creek Stores for over 25 years starting with an office at Wyoming and then later at Oceana. At one point, he was over credit for 33 Island Creek Stores. He was the first person to operate a self-serve gas...

Bob Carothers 85 of Keyrock, passed away on Saturday March 7, 2020 at his residence. Born November 19, 1934 at Sabine he was the son of the late Edward Merrill and Charlotte Phoebe Campbell Carothers.  Bob was a former highway construction worker; he enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, and was a member of Coon Fork Church in Keyrock for many years.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his two children Drema Kay Carothers, and Bobby Dale Carothers,...

Teddy Trump 84, of McGraws passed away Saturday February 29, 2020, at the Bowers Hospice House.  Born June 22, 1935 in McGraws he was the son of the late Aden and Gillie McMillion Trump.  Mr. Tump worked as a superintendent for J.C. Lively and Cherokee Construction for many years.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Francis Trump, his son Carlos Trump, his two brothers Harold, and Jerry, three sisters Georgie, Pat, and Ocie.  He is...

Brenda Kay Halsey, 75, of Jesse, passed away Friday February 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born December 31, 1944 in Glen Rogers, she was the daughter of the late Dennis “Buck” Bailey and Ruth Snuffer Bailey Daniel. Brenda was a devoted Mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved gardening and cooking, She was preceded in death by her brothers, Dennis Jr. and Larry Bailey. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Harold; sons,...

David (Dave) Henry Hammond 91, of Pineville went to be with his Lord, on February 18, 2020.  Born January 31, 1929 in Franklin Kentucky he was the son of the late Robert Douglas and Edna Davis Hammond.  Dave was a former Coalfield League Baseball player, he was veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He was an active member of Rock Castle Baptist Church in Pineville, for over 45 years. He was an active member of the First Church of the Nazarene in...

Jack R. Pizzino 92, of Glen Fork passed away on Saturday February 15, 2020 following a long illness.  Born May 3, 1927 in Sabine he was the son of the late Charles (Carmelo) and Catherine Sciacca Pizzino. Jack was a 1945 graduate of Glen Rogers High School, was a former justice of the Peace, was a longtime store owner in Glen Fork, he was former owner of the Glen Fork TV cable, and retired as the purchasing agent at the Wyoming County Courthouse, he enjoyed hunting and fishing in...