All Obituaries

Linda Carol Long Cox 72, of Welch passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021.  Born May 8, 1948 in Turkey Creek she was the daughter of the late Emmett Roy and Lilly Belle Perdue Long.  Linda was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters Nathan Perdue, Richard Long, Pansy Craig, Nita Prater, and Bonnie Kay Adkins.  Survivors are her two sisters Lorrenne Akers, and Juanita Griggs, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Lida “Maxine” Gregory, 85, of Crouch’s Farm, entered her new life on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Logan Regional Hospital following a short illness. Born May 28, 1935 in Mohawk, WV, she was the daughter of the late Hannibal and Zella Blankenship. Maxine loved spending time with her family and  she was her children’s biggest fan. She was a devoted member of the Clear Fork Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Arlie Gregory, brothers AB...

Frank Griggs 72, of Parkersburg formerly of New Richmond, left us to be with his Lord on January 6, 2021.  Frank was born April 18, 1948 to the late George and Martha Robertson Griggs.  Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to church and spending time with grandchildren, and family. He will be sadly missed  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by Donald and Johnny Griggs, a grand daughter Angel Dawn Mullins, mother and father-in-law Oscar and Ilene...

Everett Eugene “Squeak” Watts, 73, of Chapin, SC, formerly of Kopperston, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Columbia, SC. Born January 20, 1947 in Bartley, WV, he was the son of the late Everett Watts and Carrie Lester Watts. Everett was a proud veteran of the US Army and a Vietnam Veteran, where he earned a Purple Heart. Everett lived in Kopperston for over twenty-four years. He enjoyed coaching t-ball and volunteered to help maintain the ball fields. He was always...

Edra Maynard Smith, 96, of Columbus Ohio, formerly of Clearfork WV left us on January 5th, 2021 at 3:23 a.m. at the hospice house at James Cancer Center of Columbus Ohio.  Edra was born in Pilgrim Kentucky on November 17th, 1924 to the late Bert and Edna Harmon Maynard. Those who have proceeded her in death are as follows:  Siblings: Wendle, Lewis, Elza, Wade and Sadie Maynard DeLong and two sons, Ronald Wade Smith and a five-month-old son who never made it full term but still had...

Linda Mueller, age 67, of Wonder Lake received her angel wings on January 4th, 2021 at home. Linda was born in Welch, West Virginia on June 28th, 1953 to her loving parents, Hailey and Porter Wykle.  She worked at Baxter Healthcare for 40+ years. In her retirement, she enjoyed camping, embroidery, and traveling with the love of her life, Bill. Linda was known for being a great listener and someone you could talk to about anything. She was sincerely loved and adored by all. She...

Garland Clifford Privett, 81, of Rock View, WV, passed away peacefully at home from heart failure, surrounded by his loving family. Born December 26, 1939, at Wolf Pen, WV, he was the son of the late George Anson Privett, Sr., and the late Gay Beverly Privett. Garland was happily married to the love of his life, Sandra K. Brown Privett, for 61 years. From the first moment he saw her at Rollins Branch in Kopperston, he always said Sandy was the most beautiful woman he had ever laid his eyes...

Johnathan William Gene Massey “John Mass”, 34, of Oceana went to Heaven shouting Saturday, December 26, 2020. Born July 14, 1986 in Beckley, he was the son of Harold Massey and Diana Toler Massey. Johnathan was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. He loved big and hard. His family, friends, and community were his life. He was a 2006 graduate of Westside High School, where he could still be heard at many events proudly cheering them on. He was known for his jokes...

Mike Ennis 40, of Wyoming passed away December 24, 2020.  Born March 8, 1980 in Hammond Indiana.  Mike was a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his daughter Dorothy Anne In 2000, he married the love of his life Deana Hill. He is also survived by his 2 children Tyler Marie, Mike Jr. His grandchildren Eleanor Sunshine, Mason Allen and Olivia Storm as well as his "POPS" James Hughes and his mother Dolly Hughes.  In keeping with his...

“Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free.”   Pamela Diane Nichols, 64, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, OH. Born July 6, 1956 in Man, WV, she was the daughter of the late Walter Ellis and Alice Smith Ellis. Those that had the pleasure of knowing her, know that Pamela lived life to the fullest. The simple things are what she loved most, though. From spending time with family and...