Harold 'Bucky' Lester, 53, of Baisden, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, from Logan Regional Medical Center at Logan.
Born on April 24, 1955, at Iaeger, he was the beloved son of the late Eula and Mildred (Steele) Lester.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers: Gene, Ollie and James Lester.
Harold 'Bucky' was a retired disabled coal miner, a member of the UMWA, and a member of the Baisden Community Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Harold 'Bucky' are: his loving wife of 32 years, Grace (Cline) Lester of Baisden; his two sons: Harold 'Brent' (Charity) Lester of Baisden and Damon May of Oceana; his daughter, Demetra (Chucky) Simpson of Justice; his two sisters: Betty (Tony) Shepherd of Lexington NC and Josie (Glen) Gibson of Ikes Fork; his three brothers: Eula (Stephanie) Lester Jr., of Iaeger, Ernie Lester (companion Sandra Amburgey) and Jay (Linda Faye) Lester both of Hanover; his four grandchildren: Rachel (Michael) Galyean of Justice, Denver (Crystal) Simpson of Brenton, Savannah Simpson (companion Scott Cline) of North Spring, and Samantha (Michael) Kennedy of Baisden; his three great grandchildren: Victoria Galyean of Justice, Kimberly-Toler-Simpson and Krissanna Simpson both of Brenton; and a host of other dear family and friends.
Friends called at the Baisden Community Church at Baisden on Saturday, September 27th after 6 pm. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, September 28th at the Baisden Community Church with the Rev. Clayton Cline officiating. Burial followed in the Lester's Home Place cemetery at Baisden. Pallbearers were: Johnson Bailey, Conrad Lester, Bill Ellis, Shaun Shepherd, Casey Shepherd, Gary Wayne Blankenship, Ribbie Blankenship, Regan Allen, Jamie Lester, and Terry Mays. Honorary pallbearers were: Michael Galyean, Denver Simpson, Lawrence Lester, TJ Lester, Mike Miller, Anthony Cline, and Roy Cline.
Clarabelle Hatfield, 82, of Gilbert, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 21, 2008, from Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan.
Born on March 3, 1926, at Justice, she was the beloved daughter of the late Everett and Laura (Wilson) Cline.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: her loving husband, Sid Hatfield; and two brothers: Bennie (Christine) Cline and Willie (Leona) Cline.
Clarabelle was a member of the Gilbert Presbyterian Church and the Honeysuckle Garden Club of Gilbert. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Clarabelle are: her son, Jan Barry (Lori) Hatfield of Huntington; her beloved grandson, Barry Hatfield of Huntington; her sister, Francis (John) Offenberger of Cincinnati OH; her brother, Donald (Billie Jean) Cline of Virginia Beach VA; a very special great nephew, Max Kight of Cincinnati OH; and host of other dear family members and friends. A special thank you to Clyde & Christa Lester and Robin Owens for their loving kindness.
Friends called at the Gilbert Presbyterian Church at Gilbert on Thursday, September 25th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 25th at the Gilbert Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Chris Turner officiating.
Burial followed in the Wilson cemetery at Justice. Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Darrell Cline, 59, of Baisden, departed this life on Sunday, September 21, 2008, at Williamson Memorial Hospital in Williamson.
Born on December 28, 1948, at Baisden, he was the beloved son of the late John A. and Ernie P. (Cline) Cline.
Darrell was a retired coal truck driver and of the Baptist Faith. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Darrell are: his four sisters: Helen Lester of Baisden, Phyllis Hatfield of Justice, Karen (Eddie) Grimmett of Hampden, and Pandora (Randall) Lester of Baisden; his special nephew, Robert 'Kimbo' Lester of Baisden; and a host of other dear family members and friends.
Friends called at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert on Thursday, September 25th from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 26th at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Nagy officiating. Burial followed in the Cline cemetery at Baisden. Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Earnest Justice, 57, of Peterstown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 20, 2008, from Princeton Community Hospital at Princeton.
Born on May 26, 1951, at Panther, he was the son of the late Irvin and Victoria (Kennedy) Justice.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by: two brothers: Kennis and Minus Justice; two sisters: Dorothy and Connie Matney; and two brothers-in-law: Matt Justice and Randy Matney.
Earnest was a retired coal miner, and a member of the Sweet Home Baptist Church at Princeton. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Earnest are: his loving wife, Cindy Eileen (Kuraswicz) Justice of Peterstown; his daughter, Crystal (John) Fogel of Missouri; his three sons: Daniel (Cheryl) Emminger and Brian (Kate) Justice both of Missouri, and Robert Earnest (Kari) Justice of Peterstown; his granddaughter, Rebekah Lynn Emminger of Missouri; six grandsons: Austin, Andrew and Aaron Fogel, Ethan Conway, Griffin Justice, and Josiah Emminger, all of Missouri; his three brothers: Adam (Pricie) Justice of Union, George (Samantha) Justice and Dennis Justice both of Panther; his three sisters: Hazel Justice, Drema Justice, and Phyllis Matney all of Panther; and a host of family and friends.
Friends called at the Sweet Home Baptist Church at Princeton on Monday, September 22nd after 6 pm. A church service was held with the Rev. Thurman Belcher officiating. Graveside services were performed at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 23rd at the Justice Family cemetery at Trace Fork of Panther. Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Lola Blankenship, 73, of Genoa, formerly of Beech Creek, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, from her daughter's residence in Genoa.
Born on July 23, 1935, at Woodman KY, she was the daughter of the late Pleas and Polly (Hardin) Prater.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by: her husband, Isom J. 'Bouncer' Blankenship; one son, Earl Junior Blankenship; four brothers: Fred, Oliver, Willie, and Earnest Prater; four sisters: Bertha Stevens, Vergie Justice, Lucillie Hatfield, and Wanda Prater; one great grandson, Danny Thomas Junior Stapleton; and one son-in-law, James Roger Blackburn.
Lola was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a homemaker and a member of the Free Pentecostal Church of God at Beech Creek. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Lola are: her three daughters: Brenda (Bo) Doss of Wharncliffe, Gaynell (Chuck) Rowe and Elizabeth Ann Blankenship both of Genoa; her son, Dallas 'Brutt' Blankenship of Beech Creek; her two brothers: Woodrow (Sandra) Prater of Catlettsburg KY and LeRoy Prater of Lavalette; her sister, Rebecca (Elmer) Daniels of Beech Creek; her three granddaughters: Elisha Danielle Doss, Trista Denise Stapleton, and Lekeisha Nicole Blackburn Pack; her grandson, James Roger Blackburn Jr.; her seven great grandchildren: Erica Danille and Whitley Brooke Stapleton, Hayley and James Roger 'Little Man' Blackburn Jr., Ethan Ryan and Elexius Nicole Paige Pack; and LaShaunda Rowe; and a host of family and friends.
Friends called at the Free Pentecostal Church of God at Beech Creek on Sunday and Monday (September 21st and 22nd) after 6:00 pm. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 23rd at the Free Pentecostal Church of God with the Rev. Lowell Sparks and the Evangelist Gene Clemons officiating.
Burial followed in the Looney Curve cemetery at Devon.
Pallbearers were: Earnest Pack Jr., Bo Hatfield, Kenny and Robbie Prater, Malcolm 'Shorty' Hatfield, and Cody Pack.
Honorary pallbearers were: Bo Doss, Charles 'Chuck' Rowe, Lewis Smith, and Elmer Daniels.
Ronald Lee Justice, 38, of Hanover, departed this life on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Steels Hollow Road, at Hanover.
Born on June 10, 1970, at Welch, he was the son of Freddy Justice of Justice and Elizabeth (Morgan) Justice of Hanover.
Ronald was a loving father, son, brother, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a disabled logger.
Preceding him in death was his maternal grandfather, Lite Morgan and his paternal grandmother, Marie Justice.
In addition to his parents those left to love and cherish the memory of Ronald are: his son, Zachary Justice of Hickory NC; his three brothers: Brian (Rhonda) Justice, Randy Justice, and Billy Lester (fiancée Nicole Lester), all of Hanover; his maternal grandmother, Ollie Morgan of Hanover; his paternal grandfather, Drewey Justice of Justice; and a host of family and friends.
Friends called at the Church of Zion at Ikes Fork on Tuesday, September 16th after 6 pm. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 17th at the Church of Zion with the Rev. Elzie Blankenship and the Rev. Shirley Lester officiating. Burial followed in the Cline cemetery at Steel Hollow of Hanover. Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Kermit (Poe) Hatfield, 95, of Man, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from Logan Center - Genesis Health Care at Logan.
Born on February 12, 1913, at Rich Creek, Rita WV, she was the daughter of the late William 'Bill' and Josephine (Trent) Poe.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: six sisters: Dixie Cook, Alverta Browning, Florence Hatfield, Grace Johnson, Nellie Prater, and Virginia 'Hickie' Browning; two brothers: Verner Poe and infant Billy Poe.
Kermit was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great and great great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a homemaker and a member of the Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Kermit are: her three daughters: Josephine Faye Blankenship of Elkton MD, Edna Miller of Man, and Virginia Sorrell of Amherst OH; her son, Jimmy (Charlotte) Hatfield of Fan Rock; her 12 grandchildren; her several great and great great grandchildren; her two sisters: Ruby (Donald) Hagy and Hattie Blankenship, both of Gilbert; her two brothers: Clarence and Roger Poe; a host of family and friends, and a special acknowledgement to a special gift from God, Marsha Hatfield, for her loving care and friendship.
Friends called at the Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church at Coal Mountain on Friday, September 12th after 6:00 pm. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 13th at the Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Hatfield officiating. Burial followed in the Hatfield cemetery at Coal Mountain. Family served as pallbearers.
Steven Ray Ellis, 52, of Baisden, departed this life on Sunday, September 7, 2008, at his residence.
Born on October 27, 1955, at Welch, he was the son of the late Roy and Ina Lee 'Maw' (Kollff) Ellis.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by: two brothers: Junior Wayne and Roger Neil Ellis; and two sisters: Emma Jean Christian and Nancy Ellis.
Steven was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a retired disabled coal miner and of the protestant faith. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Steven are: his loving wife of 34 years, Melissia Elaine (Cline) Ellis of Baisden; his two sons: Stephen W. Ellis and Steven (Rayna) Ellis Jr., both of Baisden; his three grandchildren: Amber, Kaitlyn, and Dillan Ellis; his three brothers: Robert (Connie) Ellis, Randy (Kim) Ellis, and Cecil Lee (Gladys) Ellis, all of Baisden; his two sisters: Ann (Randy) Morrison of Man and Wanda (Larry) Muncy of Baisden; and a host of very special nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Friends called at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert on Tuesday, September 9th from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 10th at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Clifford Rawls officiating.
Burial followed in the Hatfield cemetery at Sharon Heights, Hampden. Family and friends served as pallbearers.
