OLLIE BELL 'Dingess' STOWERS, of Griffithsville, WV, born June 16, 1930, passed away Thursday, September 2, 1010, at the age of 80 years, two months and 17 days old. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Delma 'Burton' Dingess.
She was also predeceased by: husband, Buster L. Stowers; twin brother, Gerald Dingess; half brother, Lawrence Burton; father- & mother-in-law, Frank and Ealy Stowers of Parsner.
She was a homemaker, part owner and manager of Osborne & Co. Store, member of Eden Baptist Church and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all.
Survivors: sons, Buster (Betty) Stowers Jr. of Wharton, WV and Thomas (Marcella) Stowers of Hamlin, WV; daughter, Naomi (Jim) Linville of Griffithsville, WV; six grandchildren, Crystal (Terry) Clay, Teresa Pauley, Mike (La Tonya) Stowers, Tonya Stowers, Thomas Stowers II and Jessi Linville; six great grandchildren, Morgan Linville, Devin Hager, Derek Stowers, Meghan Pauley, Kaleigh Linville and Mikey Stowers.
Funeral service was held 2pm Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, WV by Rev. Delbert Lucas, Rev. Watson Wiley and Rev. Rexal Cooper; interment in Stowers Cemetery, Griffithsville, WV.
Visitation held 6-8pm Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, WV.
HELEN DAILEY BARNETTE, 74, Richmond, VA, formerly of W. Hamlin, died Th., Au.. 26, 2010 in Richmond, VA.
With Wallace Funeral Home, Milton in charge, memorial service held at a later date.
ELVA CLEO MULLINS BRYANT, 54, Branchland, died Th., Au.. 26, 2010.
She was a homemaker.
Visitation after 6pm Sa., service 11am Su. at Branchland UBC; burial in Bryant Cem., Midkiff with Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin in charge.
COLTUS M. BYRD, 94, Yawkey, died Tu., Au. 31, 2010, after a long illness; predeceased by: husband, William Byrd; dau., Berniece Spears.
She was pastor of the Church of God in Sod for 44 years.
Survivors: children, Calvin of Sod, Herman of Baton Rouge, LA, Freeman Byrd of Yawkey, Bertie Gearheart of Shelby OH; 20 grandchildren; 11 great; grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren.
Visitation 1pm & service 2pm Fr., Sept. 3rd Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, by Brian Haber; burial in Orchard Hills Mem. Gdns., Yawkey.
WILLARD W. CHAPMAN, Huntington, widower of Mildred G. Chapman, died Tu. Au. 24, 2010; born in Lincoln Co., son of the late Arch & Bessie Roberts Chapman.
He retired from Houdialle Ind.; Christian and Baptist by faith; member of IOOF Lodge 64 & Rebekah Lodge 164, both of Huntington; US Army vet.
Many thanks are extended to Rodney LeGrand of the Renaissance Singers for the beautiful music.
Private service at Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, burial in Ridgelawn Mem. Pk., Huntington.
LONZO H. DEAN, 81, Robinette, died Fr., Au. 27, 2010, at home; born Mar. 10, 1929, in Lincoln Co., son of the late William Hendrick & Vada Hazelett Dean; also predeceased by: dau., Bridgette Lee Dean; many siblings.
Retired from the Chessie System RR; Korean War, US Army vet; also of Pentecostal Faith.
Survivors: wife of 59 years, Georgia Ann Browning Dean; children, Joe (Patty) of W. Logan, David (Jennifer) Dean of Chapmanville, Trena (Scotty) Moore of Robinette, Patricia Ann (Lowe) Kazee of Switzer; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sibs., Ouida Aldridge & Donnie (Mary) Dean, all of Hamlin, Vivian Adkins & Troy (Helen) Dean, all of OH; special sis.-in-law, Bama Lou Peyton of Ethel.
Visitation 6-9pm Mo. & service 2pm Tu., Au. 31, at James Funeral Home, Logan by Don Sparks & Jimmy Belcher; burial in Highland Mem. Gdns., Godby with Military Graveside Rites.
Condolences may be left at www.jamesfh.com
JULIA B. HILL FULLER, 80, wife of Robert “Bob” L. Fuller of Anderson, SC, died Tu., Au. 31, 2010 at NHC HealthCare in Anderson; born in Lincoln Co Au. 12, 1930, dau. of the late John Andrew & Martha Jane McClure Hill.
Formerly of Huntington and was a homemaker; member of New Prospect Bapt. Ch., where she was active in the Clowns for Christ Ministry.
Add’l. survivors: daughters Pam Spurling of Toronto, Can., Kathy Harris of S. Point, OH.; step children, Jerry Fuller of Madison, AL., Patricia White of Sarasota, FL; two grandchildren.
Memorial service Sa., Sept. 4, 3:30pm in The McDougald Funeral Home Chapel by Tony Smith.
The family received friends following the memorial service.
Memorials may be made to New Prospect Baptist Ch., 2503 Whitehall Rd., Anderson, SC 29625.
The family wishes to give a special thanks to the nurses of Solaris Hospice and the nurses and staff at NHC HealthCare.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
DUSTIN LEE HITCHCOCK, 16, S. Charleston, died We., Se. 1, 2010.
Survivors: parents, Mary & Dennis Hitchcock; sibs., Dennis & Heather Elliot, Kayla & Samantha Cossin; grandparents, James & Betty Cossin and Jane Hitchcock.
Visitation 1pm & service 2pm Sa., Se. 4th, Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, by Frank Chapman; burial in Holstein Cem., Dartmont.
LINDA LOU PORTER, 63, Sod, died Mo., Au. 30, 2010, at CAMC, Mem. Div. Hosp., Charleston. She was predeceased by: husband, Jennings Ray Porter; twin sis., Carolyn Nichols.
Survivors: daughters, Regina King, Teresa Woodrum; step children, Ladonna Price, Anita Barnhill, Harold Porter; bro,, Eddie Tudor; five grandchildren.
Visitation 12 noon & service 1pm Th., Sept. 2nd at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek; burial in Miller fam. cem., Sod.
In lieu of flowers, contributions for funeral expenses would be appreciated.
JAMES MADISON ROACH Jr., 87, formerly of Hurricane, died Sa., Au. 28, 2010, in Lincoln Nursing & Rehab., Hamlin; born Sept. 12, 1922, in Glen Alum, son of the late Melinda Ruth & James M. Roach Sr; also predeceased by: wife, June; five sisters.
Retiree of Union Boiler after 20 years as an accountant; attended 1st Bapt. Ch., Hurricane & member since 1970.
Survivors: children, James Kevin Roach (Lisa) of E. Lynn, Lesa Mears (Tom) of Tuscaloosa, AL; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren.
Visitation 10:30 & service 11:30am We., Sept. 1st Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, by Jerry Losh; burial in Forest Mem. Pk., Milton.
To share a memory of James or to express condolences, please visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
DICA M. OSBORNE, 86, Lundale, died Tu., Au. 31, 2010, in CAMC, Gen. Divi. Hosp., Charleston, after a short illness; born Oct. 25, 1923, at Bald Knob, da. of the late (Minister) Herbert & Martha Magdalene Peters; also predeceased by: husband of 71 years, (Minister) Alda Osborne; several siblings.
A homemaker, Christian who loved to attend various area churches.
Survivors: children, Bertha Brinegar, Shirley Parker, Larry (Kay) & Donald (Regina) Osborne, all of Lorado, Birdie (Ted) Floyd of Delbarton, Henry (Mary) & Arnold (Misty) Osborne, all of Davin, Rosie Cook of Lundale, with whom she made her home, Billy (Darlene) Osborne of Oceana, and Virginia “Virgie” Duncan of Man; bros., (Minister) Robert (Pauline) of Harts & Acie Peters of Mullins; 25 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.
With Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home, Man, in charge, visitation 6-11pm Fr. & 12 noon 'til service at 1pm Sa., Sept. 4th at Cyclone Ch. of God by Kenneth Lusk & Ronald “Nig” Vance; burial in Highland Mem. Gdns., Godby.
Condolences may be left at www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com
JAMES MICHAEL TULLEY, 59, Alkol, died We., Se. 1, 2010, at home; predeceased by: parents, James & Irene Tulley; bro., Paul D. “Bimbo” Tulley.
USMC vet.
Survivors: sibs., Brenda Priestley & Bruce Tulley, both of Alkol.
No visitation; graveside service & burial 11am Sa., Se. 4th in Orchard Hills Mem. Gdns., Yawkey, by Frank Chapman.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312.