Rev. Larry Warren Perry, Sr., 65, of Wyoming, formerly of Justice, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, May 25, 2008, from Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.
Born on July 7, 1942 at Justice he was the son of the late Warren and Etta (Lester) Perry.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: one son, Timothy Ray Perry; one sister, Essie Lambert; and one brother, James L. Perry.
Larry was a retired coal miner and a retired school custodian. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Larry are: his loving wife of three years, Bonnie A. (Compton) Perry of Wyoming; his son, Larry W. (Tammy) Perry, Jr., of Newport News VA; his two grandsons: Brian Warren and Timothy Ray Perry of Newport News VA; his five sisters: Lila Ellis, Erma (Bill) Gadd, and Diana (Ken) Williams, all of Thomasville GA, Flo (Michael) Berry of Concord VA, and Judy (Edward) Watts of Justice; his three brothers: Rev. Mason (Brenda) Perry of Justice, Jerry (Ruth) Perry of Kistler, and Sidney G. Perry of Orlando FL; his step-son, Bill (Lori) Compton of Wyoming; his step-daughter, Tamera Compton Kinser of McGraw; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Friends called at the Mounts Funeral Home in Gilbert on Wednesday, May 28th from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 29th at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sammy Lester and the Rev. Silas Mullens, Sr., officiating. Burial followed in the Davis cemetery at Justice. Pallbearers were: Joe Trent, Joey and Wayne Ellis, Jamie and Jim Ed Perry, Terry Lambert, Bill Compton, and Lonnie and Kenneth Orndorff.
Don Kennedy, Jr., 52, of Oceana went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 23, 2008 from his residence.
He was born on January 10, 1956 at Welch to Tressie (Lester) Kennedy and the late Don Kennedy. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by two sisters: Jacqueline and Darlene Kennedy; and a brother, Keith Allison Kennedy.
Don was a sawmill worker and a member of the Upper Room Jesus Name Church at Simon.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Don are: his mother, Tressie Kennedy of Oceana; his two daughters: Beverly Kennedy of Baisden, and Violet Kennedy of Oceana; his son, Donald Kennedy of Long Branch; his three grandchildren: Summer Lawrence, Desirae Kennedy and Zachery Manuel; his three sisters: Nadean Cline of Oceana, Carolyn (Ernest) Cline of North Carolina, and Dee (Homer) Hatfield of Oceana; his two brothers: Kevin Kennedy of Oceana and Timothy Kennedy and companion, Cindy Blankenship of Kopperston; and a host of family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Friends called at the Upper Room Jesus Name Church at Simon on Monday and Tuesday, May 26th and 27th, after 6:00 pm.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at the Upper Room Jesus Name Church with the Rev. Andrew Thompson and the Rev. Stephen Walls officiating. Burial followed in the Kennedy cemetery at Long Branch section of Simon. Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Kennis P. Cline, 80, of Hanover went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 22, 2008 from his residence.
Born on September 23, 1927, he was the son of the late Edd and Corby (Justice) Cline.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: one brother, Woodrow Cline and five sisters: Evalene Hatfield, Armedia Vinson, Elizabeth Thompson, Roxie Huff, and Hattie Mitchell.
Kennis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a retired timber man, farmer, and a member of the Rockhouse Community Church.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Kennis are: his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara G. (Walls) Cline of Hanover; his two daughters: Aretta (Frank) England of Hanover, and Vanessa (Cortney) Rasnick of Justice; his two granddaughters: Kimberly (Kelly Jack) Smith of Justice and Kelly Ann (Jeremy) Steele of Logan; his two great grandsons: Aidan Jeremy and Zackery Steele of Logan; and a host of family and friends.
Friends called at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert on Sunday, May 25th from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 26th at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sammy Lester and the Rev. Gary Browning officiating. Burial followed in the Davis cemetery at Justice. Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Eugene Fields Brown, 67, Wharncliffe, WV departed his earthly body to be with his Father, May 17, 2008 at 1:30 a.m. in the Pikeville Methodist Hospital, Pikeville, Kentucky.
Born June 11, 1940 to Eugene and Alma (Wooten) Brown at Welch, WV, he would later come to dedicate 49 loving years to his wife, Janice Hatfield, her family, his children, grandchildren and a host of many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and an only brother, Frank. Being a member of the Pentecostal Church of God, he held strong to his faith and love for God.
A prominent businessman having interests in various companies in and around Mingo County his most recent being Fielding Hydroseeding. An avid outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing and hunting, he was best known by his friends for his ability and love for a good game of golf.
He will long be remembered for his generosity, love, kindness, and great sense of humor as he opened his heart and home to so many others throughout his life.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Janice are: Edward and children Justin and Miller, Wharncliffe; Warren (Victoria) and son Madison, Baisden; Samantha (Chuck) Waine and children Josh, Carlee and Chaz, Delbarton; Jennifer (Greg) Surber and children Cassie and Nathan; and Godchildren Keith (Stephanie) Dotson, Natasha (Mikey) Vines, Gilbert and Andrew Fields Mudd, Wharncliffe.
The family received friends and condolences beginning at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 21 at the Ben Creek Church of Christ, Wharncliffe. An eulogy to his life was conducted at the church at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 22 by Reverend Carl (Cab) Wolford. Commitment of his body followed at the Rose Lawn cemetery, Princeton, WV.
Pallbearers were: Chuck Waine, Greg Surber, Justin Brown, Miller Brown, Madison Brown, Keith Dotson, Joshua Toler, Andrew Mudd and Donald (Bimbo) Hatfield.
Honorary Pallbearers were: Walden Hatfield, Lee Hatfield, Gene Lilly, Jim England, Marcial Toler, and Taylor Bishop.
Special Honorary Pallbearers: Nathan Surber and Chaz Waine.
Georgia D. Keene, 58, of Kistler departed this life on Friday, May 16, 2008, at Logan Regional Medical Center, following a lingering illness and a broken heart.
Born on February 26, 1950 at Panther, she was the daughter of the late Sampy and Elizabeth P. (Goodman) Keene.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: four brothers: Johnny, Gary, Ricky, and Greg Keene; and a sister, Jessie Keene.
Georgia was a loving sister, friend, and a member of the Jesus Faith Church.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Georgia are: her nine sisters: Sue Lester of Chapmanville, Pauline Jackson of Sophia NC, Rene Lester ( 'she was my special sister and I loved her dearly') of Kistler, Jackie Williamson of Chapmanville, Carol Goodman of Tamcliffe, Cassie Copley of Christian, Alma Patrick of Henlawson, Rita Rowe of Lorado, and Minnie Newcomb of Steeles Hollow section of Hanover; four brothers: Jeff, Timmy, and Michael Keene all of Asheboro NC, and Sampy Keene Jr. of Lundale; and a host of family and friends. Special thanks to the staff and nurses at the Logan Genesis Center, Logan, WV.
Friends called at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert on Thursday, May 22nd from 6 to 9 pm. Graveside services were held at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 23rd, at the Skyline cemetery in Justice. Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Douglas 'Doug' Davis, 71, of North Spring, departed this life on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley WV.
Born on January 19, 1937 at North Spring, he was the son of the late Arlie Freeland 'Buck' and Belva (Justice) Davis.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Allen; a step-son, Rickey Clell Allen; one sister, Edna Hatfield; and a brother, Clete Davis.
Doug was of the Church of Christ faith, a truck driver, hauling both coal and timber, and a veteran of the US Air Force.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Doug are: his two daughters: Terri Lynn (Carl) Fuller of Justice and Penny Meade of Gilbert; his son, Darrell Davis of Wyoming, WV; his two step-daughters: Virginia 'Ginn' Allen Cline of Justice and Deborah (Herbie) Hatfield of Delbarton; his two step-sons: Michael (Tammy) Allen of Crestwood, KY and Jon Paul Allen of Justice; his brother, Johnny (Phyllis) Davis of Justice; his two sisters: Donnie (Amos) Cline New of Baisden and Trish (Everett) Cochran of Brier Creek; his grandchildren; his great grandchildren: Savannah Cline, Ashton Davis, Mason and Kagan Layne, Kingston Dugan, and Haley Toler; his sister-in-law, Nellie Trent of Justice; and a host of family and friends.
Friends called at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert on Tuesday, May 20th from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 21st at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Evangelist Michael "Mike" Allen officiating. Burial followed in the Cline cemetery at North Spring. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were: Billy Cook of Oceana and Joey Holcapfel.
Roger Toler, 54, of Accoville, departed this life on Friday, May 16, 2008, at Logan Regional Medical Center at Logan.
Born on April 14, 1954 at Man, he was the son of the late William Milton 'Bill' and Lula (Hatfield) Toler.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: three brothers: Ballard, Larry Gene, and Jerry Toler; and one sister, Christine 'Anne Gene' Vance.
Roger was a disabled coal miner and attended the Crown Greater Vision Church. Roger enjoyed Nascar, sports, spending time with his family and children, fishing, and being outdoors.
Those left to love and cherish Roger are: his wife, Kimberly Toler of Accoville; his three sons: Roger Lee Toler Jr., Brian (Chasty) Toler, both of Spartanburg SC, and Eric (Brandi) Allen of Greenville; his four daughters: Rebecca (Rodney) DeYoung of Spartanburg SC, Lavonna (Brian) West of South Man, Miranda Salmons and Summer Allen, both of Accoville; his ten grandchildren: Steven, Kari, and Amber Perry, Kody DeYoung, 'Little' Freda, Ezekiel, Harley and Braxton Toler, and Eric 'Toddy' Allen Jr., and one special 'expected' grandchild; his special friend, Charlie Browning; two special nephews, whom he loved as his own, Charles Simpkins and Gary Arthur; his two sisters: Dorothy Kennedy of Amherstdale and Kathy (Buddy) Harvey of Bruno; his four sisters-in-law, Brenda Toler of Bruno, Tammy (Dave) Browning of Lorado, Mary Arthur of Accoville, and Liz (Bo) Arthur of Accoville; and a host of family and friends.
Friends called at the Crown Greater Vision Church at Crown on Monday, May 19th from 6 to 10 pm. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 20th at Crown Greater Vision Church with the Rev. Randy Harvey and the Rev. Larry Mills officiating. Burial followed in the Dye/Lester cemetery at Verner. Pallbearers were: Brian Toler, Eric Allen, Rodney DeYoung, Steven Perry, Charles Simpkins, and Gary Arthur. Honorary pallbearers were: Dave Browning, John Arthur and Michael Toler.
Mary Lou Bobbera 87 of Gilbert departed this life on Friday, May 16, 2008 at the Holston Medical Center in Kingsport, TN.
Born on January 3, 1921 at Gilbert, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Martha (Musick) Ellis.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Louis 'Louie' Bobbera; her son, Jan Lee Bobbera; her brother, Fred Ellis; and her brother-in-law, Jim Bevins.
Mary Lou was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a teacher and guidance counselor for the Mingo County School System and a member of the Gilbert Presbyterian Church. She and her husband 'Louie' owned and operated the Gilbert Exxon Station for 36 years.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Mary Lou are her son, Robert (Jackie) Bobbera of Gilbert; her daughter in-law, Laura Bobbera of Gilbert; her grandsons: John Michael and Mitchell Robert Bobbera of Gilbert, and Matthew Louis Bobbera of Morgantown; her grand-daughter Mary Catherine Bobbera of Gilbert; her brother, Frank (Jane) Ellis of Cincinnati OH; her sister Jean Bevins of Great Bridge VA; and a host of family and friends.
Friends called at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel Monday, May 19th from 6 to 9 pm.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 20th, at the Gilbert Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Chris Turner officiating. Burial followed in the Musick cemetery at Varney. Friends and family served as pallbearers.
