David Lee Robinette, 54, of Isaban, departed this life on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at his residence. Born, October 9, 1952, at War Eagle, he was the son of the late Helen Coleman.
David was a retired coal miner.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of David are his daughter, Dawn (Delbert) Justice; his step-daughter, Angie Chaney; his two sons: Charlie David Robinette and David Robinette, Jr.; his step-father, Charlie Coleman; his four granddaughters: Rebecca and Rachel Stevens, and Leah Brooke and Megan Naomi Justice; his grandson, Eddie David Robinette; his brother, Hassel Parker Robinette; and a host of family and friends. Friends called at the Isaban Church of God on Friday, August 31, 2007 after 6 pm. Funeral services were held at 1 pm on Saturday, September 1, 2007, at the Isaban Church of God with the Rev. John Thompson officiating. Burial followed in the Four Pole cemetery at Mohawk. Pallbearers were: Hassel Parker Robinette, Jr., Jerome Robinette, Alan Beheler, Delbert Justice, Charlie David Robinette, and Robert Asbury.
Mary Hazel Riffe, 76, of Huntington, formerly of Justice, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, August 24, 2007, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born, April 17, 1931, at Leatherwood, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Julittie Browning Justice. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Junior Riffe; 1 son, McCellan Riffe; 4 brothers: Jay, Nathan, Omer and Leo Justice and 5 sisters: Pearl and Sadie Justice, Ocie England, Truby Harding and Ethel Harding. Hazel was a homemaker and a member of the Justice Tabernacle Church and the Carter Avenue Communtiy Church.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Hazel are her son, Clinton (Sherrie) Riffe of Huntington; her daughter, Marcia (Dennis) Evans of Browning Fork; her 5 grand children: April Riffe Ramey, Alicia and Kyle Evans, Joey and Larry Joe Vankovich, her great grandchildren: Kayden Clel and Julian Ramey, and a host of family and friends.
Friends may call at the Justice Tabernacle Church at Justice WV, on Sunday, August 26th from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Monday, August 27, 2007, at the Justice Tabernacle Church with the Rev. Randall Staton and Rev. Tommy Cline officiating. Burial will follow in the Davis cemetery at Justice. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Woodrow H. Walker, 69, of Brenton, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 19, 2007, at the VA Medical Center in Beckley. Born, October 30, 1937 at Emmett, he was the son of the late Verlin and Elvie (Sites) Walker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two daughters, Tammy Kennedy and Cathleen Nichols; and two brothers, Larry and David Walker.
A US Army Veteran who completed the crane-shovel operator course at the Army's European Engineer-Ordinance School at Murnau, Germany. Mr. Walker received six weeks of training in the operation and maintenance of crawler and truck-mounted crane-shovels. Regularly assigned as a caterpillar operator in the 59th Engineer Company in St. Jean, France, he entered the Army in May, 1958, completed basic training at Fort Dix, NJ.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Woodrow are his two daughters: Evonda (Preston) Kennedy of Brenton and Adeline (Ralph) Bailey of New Richmond; his two sons: Adam Walker of Oceana and Verlin Todd Walker of Long Branch; his four sisters: Marion (Danny) Wingo of Mullins, Anita (Ronnie) Eldridge of North Carolina, Linda (Hawk) Lamb of Smith Mountain, VA, and Della (Ike) Johnson of Buffalo Creek; his three brothers: Johnny and James (Barbara) Walker of Christian, and Jerry (Joan) Walker of Riverbend Road, Gilbert; 4 step-children; 14 Grand Children: JayBird, Tiffany, Nikki, Brian, Chris, Becky, Ashley, Melissa, Eric, Rocky, Jeremy, Jason and Matthew; 11 Great Grand Children and a host of family and friends.
Friends called at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church, Simon, WV, on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 after 6 pm. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Morgan and the Rev. Patty Morgan officiating. Burial followed in the Morgan Sandau cemetery, Simon, WV. Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Randy Lee Highlander, 38, of Hampden, departed this life on Friday, August 17, 2007. Born, November 11, 1968, at Man, he was the son of the late Herman and Nola June (Browning) Highlander.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Randy are his wife, Stephanie (Smith) Highlander, his daughter, Maranda Highlander, his son, Blaine Highlander, his step-son, Wesley Smith, his brothers, Gregory (Pamela) Highlander, Jennings Highlander, and Robert Browning, his sisters, Lavonna Highlander, Gladys Cline, and Betty Joe Sammons, 1 great nephew, James E. Ratcliff, Jr., and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends called at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel, on Monday, August 20, 2007, from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carl Wolford and Rev. Cesil Musick officiating. Burial followed in the Hatfield cemetery at Sharon Heights, Hampden, WV. Pallbearers were: Greg Highlander, Charles Lester, Bill May, Freddie and Jay Grimmett, Mikey Colgrove, Roger Ellis, Richard Collins and James Simpson.
Betty Lou (Workman) Mullins Wright, 63, of Greenville, departed this life on Friday, August 17, 2007, at Logan Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born, July 24, 1944, at Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Cum & Gladys (Bartram) Workman.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Mose Wright; two sons: Mose Allen Wright and Cum Mullins; one daughter, Kelly Bragg; six brothers: Walter Grimmett, William (Lois) Grimmett, French Grimmett, Norman (Anna Mae) Workman, Roger and Oral Workman; and one sister, Lorene (Claude) Bartram..
Betty was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Betty are her children: Gladys Marie Egnor, Marlene (Scotty) Vance, both of Greenville, Betty Joe Hammonds of Cook's Addition, Rocky Mullins of Lexington, KY, Danny (Virginia) Mullins of Man, Harold (Tina) Mullins of Davin, and daughter-in-law, Charlotte Wright of Kistler. Additional survivors include her brothers and sisters: Germae (Ora) Justice and Cora Ballard, both of Green Valley, Kenny (Judy) Workman of Kistler, Thelma (Walter) Trent, Harold (Charlotte) Workman and Melva Belcher of Leon, Jerry (Nellie) Workman of Auburn, Diana (Eddie) Kilgore of Braeholm, John (Loretta) Workman of Dandridge TN, Robert (Naomi) Workman of Bruno, four sisters-in-law: Genevieve Workman of Auburn, Ima Jean Workman of Christian, Sue Tremble of St. Albans, and Geraldine McDowell of Braeholm, grandchildren: Mandrell Harper, Clifford, Whitney, and Kayla Mullins, Keith and Dustin Vance, Megan Mullins, Savannah and Ryan Mullins, Tyler and Dillon Hammonds, Courtney, Brianna and Amber Wright; one great granddaughter, Danielle Harper and a host of friends.
Friends may call at the Hunt Baptist Tabernacle Church, Hunt, WV, on Sunday, August 19, 2007 from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 20, 2007 at the Hunt Baptist Tabernacle Church with the Rev. Cecil Bartram and Rev. Clifford Bartram officiating. Burial will follow in the Maynard & Spaulding cemetery at Madison Creek Hollow, Rita, WV. Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Mounts Funeral Home, Inc. of Gilbert is in charge of the arrangements.
Millie Madeline Riggs, age 76, of Gilbert, departed this life on Friday, August 10, 2007, at Logan Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Appalachia, Virginia on December 22, to Rollie and Margaret Koch Hammons. Madeline married
Edward "Eddie" Riggs in 1947 their union produced 5 children.
She was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Gilbert for approximately 55 years, thus being the oldest member of the church. She never left her church in days of trial; she stood steadfast and assisted the church to grow.
Ms. Riggs was the owner of Gilbert Emergency Ambulance service for 15 years with stations in Gilbert, Matewan, Williamson, Kermit and Logan. She was an active member in the Preventive Care exercise program, and the Honeysuckle Garden Club.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Madeline are her three sons: Glen Edward Riggs of Hanover, David Lee (Debbie) Riggs of Baisden, and Paul Douglas (Lois) Riggs of Beckley; her two daughters: Elizabeth Eileen (Kevin) Fox of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Carol (Chuck) Altizer of Port Orange, FL; her grandchildren: Jamie Rebekkah (Neil) Carter of Baisden, Jennifer Sue (Earl II) Harless of Gilbert, Angela Lynn Riggs of Hanover, Jessica Shannon Rickard of St. Petersburg, FL, Kristen BreAnn Altizer of Port Charlotte, FL, Elizabeth Laurn Altizer of Port Orange, FL, and Wesley Riggs of Browning Fork; her two great grandchildren: Blake Sancoff and Jayden Elise Carter; her sister, Elizabeth (Larry) Hill of Beaver Creek, OH; a special little friend, Daniel Owens of Gilbert; and a host of friends who will miss her greatly.
Friends may call at the First Missionary Baptist Church of Gilbert on Sunday, August 12, 2007 from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 13, 2007, at the First Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Lester and the Rev. Diamond Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens at Godby Heights, Pecks Mill. Pallbearers are: Wesley Riggs, Robert Parson, Billy Parson, Travis Hill, Tyson Hill, Neil Carter and John Brown.
Honorary Pallbearers are: Larry Hill, Edward Clay, Ed Ferrell, Big Jim Hatfield, Leo Browning, Tennis Hatfield and Doug Parson.
Robert P. Lester, 48, of Justice, departed this life on Thursday, August 9, 2007, at the Logan Regional Medical Center.
Born, May 13, 1959, at Man, he was the son of Ann Lester of Justice and the late Hubert Lester.
Robert was a heating & cooling technician and of the Christian Faith.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by one brother, Dencil Lester and one sister, Thelma Dianna Lester.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Robert are his mother, Ann Lester, his four brothers: Jerry Lester of Tennessee, Lonnie (Kathy) Lester, Floyd Lester, and Michael Lester, all of Justice, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Friends called at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel at Gilbert, on Sunday, August 12, 2007 from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Monday, August 13, 2007 at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rodney LeFevers officiating. Burial followed in the Leatherwood Memorial cemetery at Justice. Family and Friends served as pallbearers.
Phyllis Irene (Miller) Hatfield, 77, of Wharncliffe, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 11, 2007, at Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital, South Williamson, KY. Born May 30, 1930, at Glen Alum, she was the daughter of the late Leonard & Martha (Cloud) Miller. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death her husband, Rev. Marion Hatfield; one son, Larry D. Hatfield; and one infant grandson, Chucky Dean Gibson; six brothers: Ralph, Ed, Bill, Fred, Buster, and Woodrow Miller; and 3 sisters: Margaret, Helen, and Betty Gale Miller. Phyllis was a homemaker and a member of the Varney Church of God, the Sarah Ann Church of God and the Ben Creek Free Pentecostal Church of God. Belonging to church was her life. She truly loved her brothers and sisters of her church family. Those left to love and cherish the memory of Phyllis are her children: Gary M. (Sharon) Hatfield of Chapmanville; Tammy S. Hatfield of Turkey Creek, KY; Pete Marvin Eugene (Rosanna) Hatfield; Sheena Hatfield (Carl Dean) Gibson; and Teresa K. Hatfield, with whom she made her home; all of Wharnclliffe; Grandchildren: Jeannette (Terry) Akers of Red Jacket; Rebecca Davis of Lenore; Brittany Hatfield of Chapmanville; Gary Hatfield II; Alyssa Hatfield; Angel Hatfield; Timothy Hatfield; Travis Hatfield; Maranda (Joey) Wolford; Marie Gibson and fiance Troy Lester; and Tabitha Williams; all of Wharncliffe; and her great grandchildren: Christopher, Nicole, and Ryan Sullivan of Red Jacket; Mason & Blake Davis of Lenore; Paul & Rebekah Wolford, Roxanna & Jake Gibson all of Wharncliffe; and her sister, Evelyn Miller Bivens of Columbus, Ohio. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, adoptive sons and daughters, she referred to as her boys and girls. You will never know how much all of you made her smile. She loved everyone of you so much. Friends called at the Varney Church of God on Tuesday, August 14th and Wednesday, August 15, 2007, from 6 to 9 pm each evening. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at the Varney Church of God with the Rev. Bo Star, Rev. Denny May, and the Rev. David Ferguson. Burial followed in the Beech Fork cemetery at Wharncliffe. Pallbearers were: Travas Hatfield, Chet Mud, Virgil Hatfield, Wayne Mounts, Roy Jude and Kevin Goad.
Stevie Joe Browning Jr., 24, of Gilbert, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, August 6, 2007, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Born, October 21, 1982 at Logan, he was the son of Stevie Joe Sr. and Vickie (Toler) Browning of Gilbert.
He was preceded in death by a baby daughter; Sabrina Browning, his father-in-law; Timmy Lester, his paternal grandparents; Mason and Janie Browning and his maternal great grandmother; Irene Noe.
Stevie was a loving and loved father, husband, son and brother, a section boss for Rock House Development and a 2001 graduate of Gilbert High School.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Stevie are his wife; Tanya (Lester) Browning, 1 son; Dalton Tanner Browning his parents; Stevie Joe Sr. and Vickie Browning, 1 brother; Wesley Browning all of Gilbert, his mother-in-law; Karen West of Ikes Fork, maternal grandparents; Sue (Danny) May of Wharncliffe and Ted (Wanda) Toler of Bean Station, TN, a host of uncles aunts, cousins, and many friends, all who will miss him dearly.
The family will receive friends and loved ones at the Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer, Hampden, WV, on Thursday, August 9, 2007, from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 10, 2007 at the Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer with the Rev. Jonas Trent officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatfield cemetery at Sharon Heights, Hampden.
Pallbearers will be Pete Highlander, Dougie Browning, Jr. Hatfield, Jamie Lester, Lanny "Bruno" Cline, Benny Ray Gaylean, Keith Browning and Randall Lester. Honorary Pallbearers will be T.J Lester, Aaron Dotson, Brandon Bragg, Brandon Cline, E.J. Cline, Jeremy Blankenship, Slick (Clifford) Browning Jr., Davy Cline, Ricky Cline, Kenny Fuller, Kevin Fuller and Keith Mitchell.
Virgie Marie Kennedy Morgan, 62, of Lexington, NC, formerly of Simon, departed this life on Saturday, August 4, 2007, at her residence. Born April 6, 1945, at Simon she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Dorothy (Combs) Kennedy.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one daughter, Tammy Morgan, two sisters, Freda Lusk and Karen Sue Kennedy, and one brother, Earl Kennedy.
Virgie was a former store owner and of the Holiness faith.
Survivors include one son, Humphrey Morgan, two grandsons, Humphrey Morgan, Jr., and Brandon Morgan all of Denton, NC, three sisters, Patricia Cline of Lexington, NC, Virginia (Otis) Brooks of Simon, and Kathy Steele of Tyro, NC, three brothers, Earvin Kennedy of Simon, Okey Kennedy of Denton, NC, and Eddie Kennedy of Tyro, NC, two very special friends, Charles Williams and Carla Baisden of Lexington, NC, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends may call at the Freewill Baptist Church at Simon on Tuesday, August 7th, and Wednesday, August 8, 2007, after 6 pm each evening. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Thursday, August 9, 2007, at the Freewill Baptist Church at Simon, with the Rev. Denny May and Rev. Larry Lester officiating. Burial will follow in the Kennedy Family cemetery at Simon.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
