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Joe William Bentley Sr, 81 of Hurricane fell asleep in death October 26th, 2020. He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Sierra Sue Bentley. His 3 sons and their wives- Joe and Peggy of Hurricane, Dave and Andra of Pasadena, TX and Steve and Clarisse of Rockwall, TX. Also his sister Mae McCulloch of Glasgow, Scotland. Along with 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several beloved nieces, nephews and cherished friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Lillian and his 2 brothers, Richard and Jack. He was a faithful servant of Jehovah God and an active member of the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Allen Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements. Due to...

Betty May Lovett, 91, of Hurricane, WV departed this life on Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. Born February 16, 1929 in Putnam County WV she was the daughter of O'dell & Bessie May. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Lovett, daughter Marian Michels, son Bobby Lovett, brother Charles May and nephew Jeff Dunlap. She is survived by her sister Jane Larrabee, sister-in-law Phyllis May, daughter Becky Akers, 7 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great Great Grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews. Graveside service will be 1:00 Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery with Pastor Phil Bower officiating.

Reverend Donald E. Gatewood was surrounded by his children Rozanna, Joretta, Donald and Carol as he transitioned from this world to his heavenly home on October 23, 2020. Don is preceded in death by, Lucille, his wife of 35 years and mother of his children. Don and Lucille took great joy in raising them. There is no doubt but that the foundational principles of family taught to them by, both, their mother and father, will serve them well in their time of grief. Don devoted his life's work to serving the Lord and ministering to those who were in need, both, spiritually and physically. During his almost 50 years of ministry, he pastored multiple congregations including Mary Virginia...

Carlita Ann Young, 58, of Hurricane passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 after a long illness. She was retired from Fruth Pharmacy and was a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Young son Joshua Aron Young and parents Lowell and Virginia Jarvis. She is survived by brother Jay Jarvis of GA, Sister in law Katrina Young, Nephew Nathan (Ashley) Young, Nice Taylor Cunningham, great nieces and nephews, Kyndra, Jesse, Colter and Grayson Young Funeral service will be 12:00 Friday, October 23, 2020 at Allen Funeral Home with Pastor Marvin Vititoe officiating, Burial will follow in Lower Hodges Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 til 12 prior to the service.

Gary Smith Sr. 78, of Winfield, Born July 11, 1942 and passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 after a sudden illness. He served our nation in the U S Army from 1965 - 1967 and has been an Employee of Burdette Camping Center with 40 plus years of service. He was a Member of Winfield Baptist Church He was preceded in death by his parents Odell and Belva Smith, brothers Richard and Joseph and brother-in-law Kenny Thevenin. Gary is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ann; son, Gary (Wendy) Smith; daughter Deborah (Mike) Samples; Four grandchildren, Jacob, Kelsey, Courtney and Kaleigh. Brothers Rondle (Janice) Smith of Hurricane, Wayne (Linda) Smith of Caledonia, OH, Sisters Wanda Thevenin of...

Patricia L Sumner, 84, of Hurricane went to be with the lord on Friday, October 9th 2020 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Okey Sumner Sr., and three children, Timmy, Mark and Linda. She is survived by her children, Jo Ann Evans of Palm Coast Fl, Kathy Dean of Lakeland Fl, Kim Dowhower of Tucson Arizona, Okey Sumner Jr. of Culloden, Charles M Sumner of Hurricane, Sandy Kay Sumner of Milton and Patricia Joleen Sumner of Hurricane; 17 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren and one Brother, Vernon "Butch" Peters of Kentucky. Private Graveside services will be held.

James Leonard Fisher, 79, of Hurricane, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2020 at Bellaire at Devonshire, Scott Depot WV. He was a 1959 graduate of Nitro High School and an over the road truck driver for 35 years, after retirement drove cars for Enterprise. He was an avid storyteller and was always quick to tell you a joke. His joy in life was his family and making people laugh. He was a member of Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church and Putnam Masonic Lodge 139 A.F.&A.M. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Darlena Fisher and two brothers Marvin and Gary Fisher. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Judy Fisher; Son, Steve Fisher and wife Nina;...

David Thomas Brammer, 64, 0f Culloden went to be with the Lord on Sunday October 4, 2020 after a Short illness, He was a devoted Christian and enjoyed sharing his testimony with everyone. David was and US Air Force Veteran before becoming a teacher in the Logan area and later went on to work for Norfolk Sothern Railroad and retired as Yardmaster. He was preceded in death by his parents Bob Brammer and Helen Ferrell and daughters Chloe Madison Brammer and Shannon Brammer and an Infant Brammer. He is survived by his wife Myra Dials Brammer; Brother Dan (Tina) Brammer and daughters Amanda and Robin and two grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11:00 Thursday at Allen Funeral Home with Rev....

Donald Ray Hatcher, Sr. 82, of Hurricane,went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2020 after a short illness. He proudly served in the U. S. Coast Guard. He worked as a Post Master for the U. S. Postal service for 35 years and was a 20 year employee for Hatchers Auto Repair. He was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Culloden where he served as a Deacon. He was preceded in death by his parents Gilbert and Daisy Mynes Hatcher, 3 brothers, Virgil, Russell and John Hatcher and sister Agnes Sturgeon and granddaughter Sarah Hatcher. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Anna Lee Hatcher; 4 sons, Donald, Jr. (Sigrid) Hatcher, Robert (Tina) Hatcher, Bill (Becky) Hatcher...

Benita Ann Johnson Schirtzinger, 84, of Hurricane went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 27, 2020 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank, Brothers Delbert, Elton and Gale. Sisters Eloise Smith, Barbara Johnson. Lifelong resident of Hurricane and a member of Teays Valley Baptist Church. She is survived by her children Darren Bird, Sandy (Ernie) Pulliam, Cristine Harvey, Richard (Mary) Schirtzinger, Stephen (Diana) Schirtzinger, Gregory (Joanie) Schirtzinger and Regina Schirtzinger. 13 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Brother Dorsey Johnson. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm. On Friday, October 2, 2020 at Allen Funeral Home with Rev Ray Bird...

Phyllis Ann (Sowards) Clark, 77 of Hurricane, WV went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Sept. 24th, 2020 while in the exceptional care of Teays Valley Assisted Living. Phyllis was the Daughter of the late Max L. Sowards & Gladys (Byrnside) Sowards. She is survived by her Husband, Lewis H. Clark of 47 years of marriage; Daughter Julie M. Clark-Pennington and Son-in-Law Matthew W. Pennington; Granddaughter Kira A. Pennington; Stepson David L. Clark & Wife Linda of Minot, ND; and Phyllis's sisters Ada Boggess of Scott Depot and Linda Hughes of Winfield. Phyllis Clark graduated Hurricane High Class of 1961 and continued to be trained as a teacher at Marshall University with a...

Phyllis Ann (Sowards) Clark, 77 of Hurricane, WV went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Sept. 24th, 2020 while in the exceptional care of Teays Valley Assisted Living. Phyllis was the Daughter of the late Max L. Sowards & Gladys (Byrnside) Sowards. She is survived by her Husband, Lewis H. Clark of 47 years of marriage; Daughter Julie M. Clark-Pennington and Son-in-Law Matthew W. Pennington; Granddaughter Kira A. Pennington; Stepson David L. Clark & Wife Linda of Minot, ND; and Phyllis's sisters Ada Boggess of Scott Depot and Linda Hughes of Winfield. Phyllis Clark graduated Hurricane High Class of 1961 and continued to be trained as a teacher at Marshall University with a B.S. in...

Theresa Irene Boardman, 80, of Culloden passed away in Cabell Huntington Hospital after a short illness on Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was a Jehovah Witness by Faith and member of Women's Club and Campfire Girls Leader. Preceded in death by sons William and Phillip, granddaughter Roxanne Elizabeth and parents James and Roxie Jacobs. She is Survived by her husband James Phillip Boardman, Son Brian, Daughter Michelle, grandchildren, Christopher Basham, Samantha Bias, Alyssa Boardman, and Brittany Simpson, great grandchildren Ryan, Lilly, Sophie, Daniel, Zander and Annalise, sister, Judy Perez, brother, Douglas (Rose) Jacobs, daughter in law Annette Basham and Aunt Louise Stamper and...

Dexyall 'Dick' J Wade, 86, of Culloden WV passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020. Dick was born August 2nd, 1934. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He retired from Ironworkers Local #301 after 36 years. He was a member of the Putnam Masonic Lodge #139. He was also a Shriner who frequently volunteered his time to help children while working with the Shriners Hospital. He was a long time member of the Bethel Baptist Church located in Hurricane where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He also enjoyed playing golf, traveling and spending time with his family and friends. Dick was preceded in death by his twin brother, Rexyall J Wade, his wife, Bertha E. Wade, and his two...

Steven Michael Lee Hinkley, 33, of Hurricane passed away on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 after a sudden illness. He was an Equipment operator and enjoyed the outdoors, He loved his son, his dog and his family. He is survived by his parents, Ernie and Virginia Hinkley; son, Steven Michael Hinkley; sisters, Kayla Wright of Poca and Susan Hanshaw of St. Albans and grandmother, Mildred Hinkley of Culloden. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Please use Covid-19 social distancing and practices at the Cemetery.

Betty Delores Keyser, Born February 23, 1934 into a family of 11 brothers & sister to the Late Elmer and Garnet Bays passed peacefully at home on September 12, 2020 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Ed Keyser and is survived by her sons Douglas Keyser of Culloden , Dallas & Donna Keyser of Culloden, one Grandson Joshua and wife Shari of Winfield WV, one Brother Junior and wife Christine Bays of Hamlin one Sister Anna Adkins of Huntington. In her later years she attended Valley View FWB Church in Hurricane and was devoted to her Baptist faith. She worked many years at Georges Dry Cleaners before she retired to be a homemaker. She loved her sons...

Janice A. Gibson, 65 of Hurricane went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 3, 2020 after a short illness. She was of the Cristian Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles E. Gibson She is survived by daughter Cathy Dunlap and husband Jeff of Hurricane. 1 Granddaughter Savanna Grace. Brothers Jim Shedd, Neil Shedd, bill Shedd and Dale Shedd. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Allen Funeral Home with Minister Jimmie Dunlap officiating. Visitation will be1 hour prior. burial will follow in Valley View Memorial Park Hurricane WV.

Amanda Lee Browning On Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Amanda received her angel wings. Everyone she came in contact with fell in love with her. She had a beautiful smile and her laughter was infectious. We love and are going to miss her so much. She leaves behind her parents Vernon and Cecelia Browning Jr.; brothers, Matthew (Lori) of Culloden and Eric of Huntington; Grandparents, Skip and Carrie Browning of Scott Depot; niece Natalie Browning of Culloden; Aunts, Jean (Dick) Kirby of Indianapolis, IN., Vivian Roberts of Beaufort, SC., Ruth Koontz of Culloden, Pat Kitsmiller of Mulberry, FL., Carolyn (Gene) Parsons of Red House, Debbie (Mike) Bass of St. Albans, Sandra (Billy) Arthur of Milton...

Donna Marie Stewart, 78, of Hurricane departed this life on Tuesday, August 25. 2020 after an extended illness. She is survived by her loving daughters, Sherrie and Carrie of Hurricane and brother Michael R. (Antonette) Jackson of Centreville, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Stewart and parents Jessie and Peggy Jackson. Donna was a Homemaker, loved ceramics, quilting and making Dolls. Funeral Service will be 11:00 Friday, August 28, 2020 at Allen Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Stoner officiating. Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 til 8 on Thursday at Allen Funeral Home.

Donna Marie Stewart, 78, of Hurricane departed this life on Tuesday, August 25. 2020 after an extended illness. She is survived by her loving daughters, Sherrie and Carrie of Hurricane and brother Michael R. (Antonette) Jackson of Centreville, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Stewart and parents Jessie and Peggy Jackson. Donna was a Homemaker and loved ceramics, quilting and making Dolls. Funeral Service will be 11:00 Friday, August 28, 2020 at Allen Funeral Home.Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 til 8 on Thursday at Allen Funeral Home.