Beloved mother of Cornelius (Corney) Hankins of Charlotte, N.C., Sharline Grubb of Lady Lake, Fla. and Ernestine Runyon of Barberton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord May 31, 2004 at the age of 97 at Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home, Huntersville, N.C..
Mrs. Hankins was preceded in death by parents William (Tom) Goff and Nancy Rutherford Goff; husband, Estill Hankins; daughter, Sharline Horn Grubb; grandsons, Larry Horn, Terry Horn, Kenneth Runyon; great grandson, Clifton Andrew Anderson; great granddaughter Teresa Horn; and two sisters, Plumen and Eliza at a young age.
Mrs. Hankins was born April 18, 1907 at Williamson, W. Va. After three years, she and her family moved to Goody, Ky. She resided in the Pond Creek area until 1996. She then resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Corney and Jodi Hankins of Charlotte, N.C..
Mrs. Hankins retired some years ago from the Belfry High School cafeteria. She was dearly loved by her family and friends. She was known for her cooking and baking, also her loving care whenever a neighbor or relative needed her help. Because of poor eyesight and ill health, she missed her sewing and making handicrafts. She loved her Bible and was faithful to her Lord. One thing she really missed was her church. She had membership in the Old Regular Baptist Church at Goody, Ky.
She was the loving grandmother of Larry Horn, Terry Horn, David Runyon, Marge (Runyon) Anderson, Suzanne (Runyon) Snyder, Darlene and Sandra Hankins. Mrs. Hankins had ten great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank everyone at Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home -- G, C and D floors -- for all their kindness and consideration toward our mother and grandmother.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 2, from 1-5 p.m. Prayer service will be 6-9 p.m. Funeral will be Thursday, June 3, 2004, 11 a.m., at the Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, Ky. Burial will be in Memory Gardens at Huddy, Ky. Ministers for the funeral will be Bobby Scott and Monroe Jones. Ministers for Wednesday night service will be Ebb Sesco and Lacy Walters.
Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry is in charge of arrangements.
Mattie Jordan
Mattie Belle Jordan, 82, of Williamson, W. Va., passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, Ky.
Elmer Tingler
Elmer Tingler, 81, of Rt. 1 Delbarton, W. Va., passed away Thursday, June 10, 2004, at the St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, W. Va.
He was born November 26, 1922 at Parsley, W. Va., the son of the late Aaron and Elizabeth Evans Tingler. He was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Mr. Tingler was a graduate of Lenore High School. He was also a member of the Parsley Bottom Freewill Baptist Church at Lenore, W. Va. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corp., was a member of the U.S. Navy having served in WWII. He was with the Invasion of Okinawa.
After returning home, he went to work for Island Creek Coal Corp. for more than 30 years. He retired from Sycamore Mining Co. as an electrician. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America for 58 years in which he still belonged. Mr. Tingler was a member of the Masonic Lodge Kermit #167, Kermit, W. Va.; a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Charleston, W. Va.; and a member of the VFW 8001, Delbarton, W. Va.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy L. Tingler; one son, Elmer Aaron Tingler of Shreveport, La.; one daughter, Lena J. and husband Marty Ferguson of Hurricane, W. Va.; a grandson, Derek Tingler of Hurricane, W. Va.; two granddaughters, Ashley Johnson of Hurricane, W. Va. and Melissa Tingler of Shreveport, La.; sisters, June Crigger of Ripley, W. Va. and Alice Preece of Ragland, W. Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Parsley Bottom Freewill Baptist church Monday, June 14, 2004 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Wayne Runyon and Rev. Ray Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. View Memory Gardens at Maher, W. Va.
Visitation will be at the church after 6 p.m. Sunday evening with services starting at 7 p.m. with Elder Jimmy Maynard officiating.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Dempsey, Rush Dempsey, Ance Curry and Cloyd Adkins. The Disabled Veterans will conduct graveside rites.
Chafin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ronnie Diamond
Ronnie Diamond, 48, of Big Splint, W. Va., passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at Naugatuck, W. Va.
Born February 25, 1956, in Williamson, W. Va., to the late Cecil Diamond and Goldie Dillon Diamond, he was formerly employed by Tomblin Fence Company.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James Ray (Hoss) Diamond and Billy E. Diamond.
Surviving are his daughter, Danielle Diamond of the home; sisters, Donna Diamond of Proctorville, Ohio and Deborah Young of Dothan, Ala.; brothers, Ralph (Carolyn) Diamond of Chattaroy, Cecil (Rhoda) Diamond of Dan's Branch, Otis (Debbie) Diamond of Jackson, Mi., Hearshel (Barbara) Diamond of Phyllis, Ky., Jimmy Diamond of Big Splint, Troy (Kay) Diamond of Chattaroy and Gary Diamond of Big Splint; and special friends, Troy, Patsy and Little Troy Carter.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 13, 2004, 1 p.m., at Nolan Church of God, Acts 20:28, with Revs. Paul Ray Davis and Earl White officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Memory Gardens of Maher, W. Va. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Saturday evening after 4 p.m. at the church with special services at 7 p.m.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Weaver Mortuary of West Williamson.
John Blackburn
John Clarence Blackburn, 12, Big Splint, W. Va., passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at Naugatuck, W. Va.
Born December 26, 1991, in Williamson, W. Va., to James Blackburn of Delbarton, W. Va. and Sherry Elkins Blackburn of Big Splint, W. Va. he had just completed the sixth grade at Williamson Middle School. John loved the game of baseball and had been actively involved with the Williamson Little League since he began playing tee ball.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Carl Blackburn; great grandmothers, Naomi Crum, Mary Kalabasz and Nelly Coleman; great grandfathers Bob Elkins, Colbert Crum, Lando Zeek; and an uncle, Carl Blackburn, Jr.
Surviving in addition this parents are his brothers, James Blackburn, Jr. of Big Splint, and Nathan Blackburn of Delbarton; sisters, Mary Alice Blackburn of Big Splint and Paige Blackburn of Delbarton; grandparents, John and Alice Elkins of Big Splint and Dora Blackburn of South Williamson, Ky.. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends who will miss him so very much.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 13, 2004, 1 p.m., at Nolan Church of God, Acts 20:28, with Revs. Paul Ray Davis and Earl White officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Memory Gardens of Maher, W. Va. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Timmy Diamond, Brian Haney, Bill Duty, Jerry Hurley, Jerry Maynard, Rick Griffey, Okey Smith, Darrin McCormick, Glen Hall, George Ball, Roger Staton and Will Hurley.
Visitation will be held Saturday evening after 4 p.m. at the church with special services at 7 p.m.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Weaver Mortuary of West Williamson.
Mary Ellen Brummett
Mary Ellen "Aunt Mary" Brummett, 58, of Bruno, W. Va., passed away Thursday, June 10, 2004, at her home where she resided with her niece Betty Jean Goodman in Bruno.
She was born February 7, 1946, in McDowell County, to the late Sam and MaHayley Owens Brummett.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 13, 2004, 1 p.m., at Sandlick Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Cantrell, Rev. Tilly Walls and Rev. Randy Toler officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, W. Va.
Friends may call Sandlick Freewill Baptist Church on Saturday, June 12, 2004, from 6 - 9 p.m.
Mounts Funeral Home of Gilbert, W. Va., is in charge of arrangements.
Mattie Jordan
Mattie Belle Jordan, 82, a former resident of Red Jacket, currently of Williamson, W. Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 1, 2004. She was born June 24, 1921 at Carbon Hill, Ala. to the late Daniel and Rawsy Cook. Mattie was the only girl of the four children. (Three brothers preceded her in death.)
She was the wife of the late Roosevelt Cook. After his death, she married
the late Stonewall Jordan. Mattie attended Dunbar Elementary and Dunbar High School Carbon Hill. She attended A & M College in Normal, Ala.; and taught at Fayette County Training School in Fayette, Ala. On May 16, 1949, she came to Red Jacket, W. Va. She attended classes at Marshall University of Huntington, W. Va. as well as West Virginia University in Morgantown, W. Va. She also taught in the EOC program at Williamson, W. Va.
After her arrival to Red Jacket, Mattie united herself immediately with the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, where she was a very active member under the leadership of the late Rev. J.W. Stoudermire. During her membership over the years, she served as Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent of Sunday School, Assistant Pianist, Chairman of the Pastor's Anniversary, Chairman of the Pastor's Aide, Mother of the Church, Assistant Clerk of the church, Treasurer of the Insurance, and Pianist for the Church. Later, she became Pianist for New Bethel Baptist Church of Lobata, W. Va., under the leadership of the late Rev. Eugene Johnson for fifteen years. Later, she became the Pianist for Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Williamson, W. Va., under the leadership of Rev. Franklin Jones. There, she served as Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School, and Teacher of the Mission.
Mattie was a member of the Tug River District Women's Convention, Assistant Pianist, Field Worker and Corresponding Secretary for the Tug River District Sunday School Convention.
Mattie is the birth mother of eight children (5 girls and 3 boys): Mary F. Jones, Carbon Hill, Ala.; Roosevelt Cook Jr., Birmingham, Ala.; Emma C. Parker, Romulus, Mi.; Rawsy Dyana McCollum, Carbon Hill, Ala.; Childred E. (Jackie) Jordan, Detroit, Mi.; Gloria V. Jordan, Berea, Ky.; Mattie J. Morgan, Williamson, W. Va.; and Eddie L. Jordan, Columbus, Ohio. She is the Godmother of one son, James Collins of Matewan, W. Va.; and has a God-given daughter, Ms. Linda A. Boyer of Charleston, W. Va. Mattie has two sisters-in-law, both of Birmingham, Ala.: Wilda Cook and Ruth Cook. She is the grandmother of 21 grandchildren; and great grandmother of 41. She has 44 nieces and nephews; also a daughter-in-law, Sylvonne Jordan; and a son-in-law, William C. Morgan.
Mattie was an ambitious productive Christian woman who loved to encouraged and to help others go forward in life. She was a writer and speaker of devotional literature; and conducted a broadcast on WHJC Radio of Matewan, W. Va., geared toward the "Sick and Shut-In." Mattie was a willing worker for the upbuilding of humanity. She recorded an album in Nashville, Tenn. entitled "Who Is My Mother?" Also on that album is "Christmas Comes Every Day" and "God, I thank you for the Mother you gave to me." Mattie considered the latter her masterpiece.
Mattie was a consecrated, intelligent, dedicated, industrious woman who will be missed by those who love her, as well as the lives she motivated and touched.
Visitation will be at the R.E. Rogers Funeral Home on Thursday, June 4, 2004, from 6 - 8 p.m.
Her going home celebration will be held Friday, June 5, 2004, at 1 p.m., at Logan Street Missionary First Baptist Church where Rev. Gerald Dotson will be officiating the celebration. Burial following at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, W. Va.
Robert Rice II
Robert M. Rice II, 52, son of Betty Davis Rice and the late Robert M. Rice, was killed in a work-related accident at Marrowbone Development Company, Mingo County, W. Va., Thursday, June 10, 2004.
He was employed there for 27 years.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Melanie and a grandson, Jordan.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Rice is survived by one daughter, Alysha; three grandchildren; one sister; one brother; a loving companion and her children.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, June 14, 2004, at the First Baptist Church of Paintsville, Paintsville, Ky.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. 9 p.m., Sunday, June 13, 2004, at the Paintsville Funeral Home, Paintsville.
Arrangements are under the direction of Paintsville Funeral Home.
Mazie Browning
Mazie M. Browning, 70, of Pie area of Delbarton, W. Va., passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at her residence.
She was born June 2, 1934, in Wharncliffe, W. Va., to the late Bee and Bertha Sipples Gibson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 5, 2004, 1 p.m., at Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dickie Browning officiating. Burial will follow at the Browning cemetery, Wharncliffe, W. Va.
Friends may call Mounts Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, June 4, 2004, from 6-9 p.m.
Mounts Funeral Home of Gilbert, W. Va. is in charge of arrangements.
Mattie Jordan
Mattie Belle Jordan, 82, a former resident of Red Jacket, currently of Williamson, W. Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 1, 2004. She was born June 24, 1921 at Carbon Hill, Ala. to the late Daniel and Rawsy Cook. Mattie was the only girl of the four children. (Three brothers preceded her in death.)
Visitation was held at the R.E. Rogers Funeral Home on Thursday, June 3, 2004, from 6 - 8 p.m.
Her going home celebration will be held Friday, June 4, 2004, at 1 p.m., at Logan Street Missionary First Baptist Church where Rev. Gerald Dotson will be officiating the celebration. Burial following at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, W. Va..
Robert Armstrong
Robert "Boo" Armstrong, 67, of Williamson, died Wednesday, June 2, 2004, in Cabell-Huntington Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete at Gregory Funeral Home in Williamson.
Franklin Deskins
Franklin Patterson "Frank" Deskins, 60, of Chattaroy died on Saturday, June 12, 2004, at the VA Medical Center in Huntington, W. Va.
He was born on March 8, 1944, a son of Myrtle Hall Deskins of Williamson and the late Frank Deskins. He was a brakeman with N&W Railroad and a retired painter. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the Ajax Church of Christ.
Mr. Deskins is survived by his wife, Diana Blackburn Deskins; three sons, Kevin, Patrick and Frank Spence; one stepson, John (Jennifer) Wagoner of Chattaroy; one stepdaughter, Beverly (Doug) Hatfield of Richmond, Ky.; three brothers, Scotty Deskins, Ronnie Deskins and Chester Deskins, all of Williamson; two sisters, Eva Preece of Williamson and Faye Cordle of Circleville, Ohio; and numerous grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at the Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, Ky., with Josh E. Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Kazee cemetery at Turkey Creek, Ky. DAV rites will be performed by the Belfry Chapter #141 DAV.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 6 p.m., Sunday, June 13, and Monday, June 14, at the funeral home with special services beginning at 7 p.m. each night.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.
James Compton
James P. Compton Sr., 84, of Morristown, Tenn., passed away Saturday, June 12, 2004, at the Fort Sanders Regional Hospital following an extended illness.
He was of the Baptist faith and was a retired UMWA coal miner with 32 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Jane Childers; parents, Mack and Emma Compton; three sisters; and 11 brothers.
Mr. Compton is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Ella Duty Compton; sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Nancy Compton and Billy and Patty Compton, all of Kentucky, and James P. and Jennifer Compton Jr. of Jefferson City, Tenn.; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and James Williamson and Marsha and Steve Roberts, all of Jefferson City, and Marilyn and Joe Hancock of Talbott; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Sherman and Shirley Compton of Kentucky; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at the Farrar Funeral Home chapel located at 411 W. Broadway Blvd., Jefferson City, with the Rev. David Cross officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Jefferson Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, June 14, at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Farrar Funeral Home.
