All Obituaries

Gregory Fabian "Coon" McCoy 42, of Pineville passed away Sunday October 18, 2020 at his home.  Born March 13, 1978 in Welch he was the son of John and Wilma Privett McCoy of Keyrock.  Greg was a 1996 graduate of Pineville High School, He worked as a mechanic, for CC leasing. Greg was an avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching Wyoming County teams play, and going to Morgantown to cheer on his Mountaineers, he enjoyed watching the Washington Football team of the NFL. Greg...

Betty Lou “Bet” Harris, 78, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at her home in Martinsville, VA. Born June 15, 1942 in Cyclone, WV, she was the daughter of the late Lacy William Paynter and Viola Madge Lusk Paynter. Betty retired from the Wyoming County School Board after thirty-two and a half years of service. During her lengthy career she worked at Road Branch Grade School, Berlin McKinney Elementary School and Oceana Middle School. She had a very special relationship...

Drema J. Brown 70 of Welch passed away Wednesday October 14, 2020. Born April 7, 1950 in Twin Branch, she was the daughter of the late Alvery and Rainey Charles Potter. Drema was a homemaker, of the pentacostal faith, and a devoted mother, and grandmother.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Woody Potter, her four brothers Don, Doug, Sonny, and Julius Potter, three sisters: Shirley Simpson, Caroline Parker, and Clara Johnson. Three Grandsons: John...

Herbert Joe Elkins, 94, of Oceana left his earthly home to be with his heavenly father Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Raleigh General Hospital, following a long illness. Born June 23, 1926, in Man, WV, he was the son of the late Ida Miller Elkins and Walter G. Elkins. Herbert served in the U.S. Navy as a coxswain V-6, he was awarded several medals: China Services, American Campaign, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory and the Navy Occupation Service Medal. He was active in sports...

Jerry Lee Cline 50, of Windom Road, passed away on Saturday October 10, 2020 at his home.  Born May 4, 1970 in Bluefield, he was the son of Ronnie Cline, and Brenda Mollie Cook Lawson of Windom Road  Jerry loved being outside when he was able. Hunting, fishing, riding ATV's were some his favorite things to do. When his health did not allow him to do those things, he enjoyed working and using his electronics. He was dearly loved and cherished by his family and he will be truly...

Gerald Dean Dancy, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, September 29, 2020. He was born September 7, 1955 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Claude Dancy and Sarah Webb Dancy. Gerald was a proud veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed reading, listening to music and being outdoors. Gerald had the special gift of taking care of others and took such joy in doing so. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeffrey and Terry Dancy and his maternal...

2 Timothy 4:7. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. On September 29, 2020 our precious loved one Dorothy Ann (Miller) Green 77 of Brenton began her stroll down the Streets of Gold. Born July 8, 1943 in Brenton WV, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe(Big Bill) Miller and Ella Mae(Craig) Miller. Dorothy served as post master in Brenton for 27 year. She was a member of the Brenton Church of God where throughout the years she was a Sunday School...

Peggy D. Tilley, 73, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 at her home in Ravencliff. Born on April 23, 1947 in Glen Rogers, WV, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Stewart and Alma Pauley Stewart. Over the years, Peggy worked as a cook for the Wyoming County Board of Education, as a clerk at Magic Mart and enjoyed her time spent as a homemaker. She loved cooking, spoiling her grandchildren and shopping. She was a member of Sweet Home Freewill Baptist Church at Maben. In addition to...

Rebecca Dawn Duty 38, of Pineville passed away on Tuesday September 22, 2020. Born August 24, 1982 in McDowell County, she was the daughter of the late Larry Duty, and Ella Sue Altizer Duty of Pineville.  Becky attended Pineville High School, and Wyoming East, she was a loving and caring person. She enjoyed writing in her journal, making picture crafts and being with her family. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her infant son Terry Lee Daniels Jr. and her niece...

After a long, hard battle with cancer, Alvin Mullins, 65, of Premier, WV, departed this world to be with the Lord on Monday, September 21, 2020 at his residence. Born October 30, 1954 in Hensley, WV, he was the son of the late Reverend Deedy and Myrtle Mullins. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Alvin married his best friend and life-long companion, Brenda on September 18, 1974. They spent their entire lives loving each other and teaching those around them what true...