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Linda Miller Weeks September 6th, 1948 - January 2nd, 2021 Linda Miller Weeks of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away in Charleston, WV after a chronic illness at the age of 72 surrounded by family. Linda was born on September 6th, 1948 to Bill and Peggy Miller of Mineral Wells, West Virginia. Linda was a devoted mother, sister, daughter and aunt. She was an avid dog lover and enjoyed being at the beach. Linda loved making the people around her happy. She will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and all who knew her. Linda is predeceased by her parents, Bill and Peggy Miller; her brother Byron Miller; her sister Cheryl Brannon; and her daughter, Tina Haverty. Linda is survived by her son,...

Gloria Smith 77, of Poca passed away December 30th, 2020. Gloria was a retired supervisor from Pilkington (LOF) 28 years of service in WV and CA. She was preceded in death by husband Richard D. Smith, parents Floyd and Della Murphy, brothers James, Harold Eugene, and Lawrence Murphy. She is survived by daughters Miranda Jean Rhodes, Lora Shank (Mike) and Donna Smith and son Deward Allen Jarrell Sr. Grandchildren , Kimmie Garten, Amber Kroeber, Deward Allen Jarrell Jr., Taylor Shank, Kaleigh Garcelon, Brian Allen, Brandy Allen, 15 Great Grandchildren and Rusty, her faithful fur companion. No services as scheduled at this time. On line condolences may be sent by visiting...

Jewellia Gaye Lovejoy 67, of Sissonville formerly from Liberty passed away at home on December 28, 2020. Jewellia is preceded in death by her parents Willard and Clovicia Lovejoy, brothers Robert Pat Lovejoy, Willard Gale Lovejoy, and sister Charlotte McKean. She is survived by her daughters Michelle Robinson, Crystal Pauley, grandchildren Devin, Caden, Trace, Matthew, Joshua, Samantha, 2 sisters Peggy Reed, Lorene Wooddell, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Per her request no services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com Gatens - Harding Funeral Home 147 Main St. Poca is assisting the Lovejoy family.

Ruth Viola Arthur 88, of Poca passed away Thursday December 24, 2020. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Bancroft and ran the Hello Shop, and Hallmark shop in Dunbar for 34 years. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Beulah Booth, and loving husband Roosevelt. She is survived by her son Jeff and wife Debbie Arthur, brothers Johnny Booth, Richard Booth, sister Betty Phillips, grandchildren Jeff and wife Emily Arthur Jr., Jeremy Arthur, great grandchildren Isabella, Issac, Cora Rose and Annaya. Ruth is also survived by a host of other family and friends. A tribute to the life of Ruth will be 1:00 P.M Monday December 28, 2020 at Gatens - Harding Funeral Home...

Randall L "Randy" McClain, 64, of Marshall, North Carolina went to his heavenly home on December 22, 2020 after complications from heart disease and diabetes. He was proceeded in death by his Grandparents, Father Roy McClain he died December 13, 2014 and Wife Roberta McClain died October 18, 2016. Randy is survived by his and Roberta's four children; Luke (Jessie) McClain, Kaitlin (Matt) Rasband, Larissa (Tim) Lawless, Emma McClain six grandchildren; Wyatt, Jase, Rhett, Lannah, Grayson, Hailey, his Mother Norma "Jean" McClain and his two Brothers William "Bill" (Dartana) McClain, Gary (Nancy) McClain. Randy grew up in Nitro, West Virginia and graduated from Nitro High school in 1974. After...

Velma Ardelcia Burdette 66, of Bancroft passed away Monday December 21, 2020 at the Heritage Center in Huntington. Velma was a member of Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Bancroft. She was employed by Walmart for more than 10 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Howard and Dollie Craig, and husband Benny. She is survived by her son Benjamin and wife Erin Burdette, brothers Cecil and wife Lynn, Calvin, Wayne and wife Chris, sisters Cathy, Betty Lou and husband Jeff, granddaughters Sophia, Emma and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral Service will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday December 26, 2020 at Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Bancroft, West Virginia with Father...

Mr. Richard Wayne Persinger, 75 of Buffalo passed away November 12, 2020 at home. He is preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Janet Persinger. Richard is survived by his son Richard W. Persinger, Jr.; grandson Dustin Chase; sister Drema; brother Bob and a host of other family and friends. A tribute to the life of Mr. Richard Persinger will be 2:00 PM Saturday November 14, 2020 at Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens with Pastor Woody Willard officiating. Entombment will follow in the memorial gardens. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting...

James Benjamin Lawrence, 90 of Charleston passed away quietly after a short illness on November 8, 2020. He is survived by his children Debbie Kane (John), David Lawrence and Todd Lawrence, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. James was born April 26, 1930. He is a lifelong resident of Charleston. He was a graduate of Charleston High School and Morris Harvey College as well as being an Army veteran. James was an accountant by profession and worked for Chris & Shaver, Hecks, Inc. and the WV Banker's Association. He operated two franchises in the Charleston Town Center. He also served as Commissioner of Tourism for the State of West Virginia. In retirement, James...

Carl Arthur Rose 66, of Cross Lanes passed away October 4, 2020 at home after a long battle with cancer. Carl was retired from Dupont Belle Plant and loved Poca River Hunting and Fishing Club. He is survived by his wife Becky, daughters Margaret (Tommy) Dorsey of St. Albans, Susan McClanahan of Cross Lanes, Holly McCoy of Poca, son Shannon (Amy) Rose of North Carolina, grandchildren Emily (Denis) Feaster, Myles, Lincoln, Sylvia, Greta, Amaris, Alleora, Ethaniel, Zach, Austin, sisters Pricilla Jackson of Ohio and Sandra Weaver of Virginia. Carl is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Olive Coulter Rose, and grandparents Charles Albert and Macel Pearl Rose, Moses Hill and Flora...

Clifford R. Godbey, 87, of Cross Lanes passed away Oct. 1, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Janet, son Curtis, and parents Ray and Effie Godbey. He is survived by his sons Bob (Daphne) of Nitro, Steve (Cheri) of Cross Lanes; eight grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Clifford served in the US Army. He retired from Carbide/Rhone-Poulenc with 36 years of service. The family would like to thank his two caregivers, Jennifer Mace and Corrie Woodall. A Tribute to the Life of Clifford R. Godbey will be Tuesday Oct. 6, 2020 at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens Chapel at 2 PM with a visitation 30 minutes prior to service. In lieu of flowers the...

Thomas L. "Tom-Cat" Cochran 58, born July 27, 1962 of Poca passed away Friday September 25, 2020 from cancer at Hubbard Hospice House West. Tom-Cat is preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Sylvia Cochran and brother Ray "Nick" Cochran. He is survived by sisters Freda and Dencil Harrison of Hometown, Shirley and Larry Robinson of Red House, several cousins, nephews and nieces, special one Betsy Means and special friend Wanda Bell of Poca. A tribute to the life of Tom-Cat Cochran will be 12:00 P.M. Monday September 28, 202 at Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens in Red House. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service on Monday. Online condolences may be sent by visiting...

Joan Blondel Dixon 85, of Nitro passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday September 20, 2020. Joan is preceded in death by her daughter Shanda Lucas. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Luther Dixon, daughter Cheryl and Ronnie Sizemore of Nitro, son Jeff and Lori Dixon of Red House, brother Larry Wilkinson, sister Sue Jividen, 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A tribute to the life of Joan Blondel will be graveside at 11:00 A.M. Thursday September 24, 2020 at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens in Cross Lanes with Pastor David Bailey officiating. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com Gatens - Harding Funeral Home 147 Main Street Poca is...

Mrs. Helen Caruthers Gothard 93, of Poca, went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents Carl and Vadie Caruthers. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years Harold and children Mark and Anna Marie Gothard. Helen was a life long resident of Poca where her parents owned and operated The Caruthers Store on Main Street. She was a 1945 Graduate of Poca High School. She played the cymbals in the band and played basketball. Upon graduation she attended business school in Charleston and then worked for 12 years at Monsanto as a secretary in the shipping department. She was working the day of the terrible 1957 explosion at the plant. Helen...

Christina "Chris" Loudin 70, of Saint Albans passed away Monday September 14 at CAMC Memorial. Chris is preceded in death by her husband Harold Loudin, parents Alfa and Mary Jones, daughter Tammy Cook, grandchildren Adam Woodrum and Chelsea Cottrill. She is survived by her children Danny (Amy) Peck, Jean and husband Darrell Miller, 6 stepchildren, sister Patricia Bailey, brother Charlie Jones, 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. A Graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Friday September 18, 2020 at Emma Chapel Cemetery Liberty, WV with Pastor Jerry Walls officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery. Online condolences may be sent by...

Mrs. Florence Evlyn (King) Grimm, 91 of Hurricane, formerly of Eleanor, joined her husband George in Heaven on July 27, 2020. She was born April 25, 1929 to Shirley Edward and Eudora Rankin King. She was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church in Midway. Always ready for a trip, Florence and George enjoyed many years of camping with the Teays Valley Roadrunner Camping Club. She also enjoyed cooking for her family, painting and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George Anthony Grimm and son Fredrick Grimm. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, who lovingly cared for her during her final years, Shirley and James Lockhart of Hurricane, WV. She is...

Mrs. Florence Evlyn (King) Grimm, 91 of Hurricane, formerly of Eleanor, joined her husband George in Heaven on July 27, 2020. She was born April 25, 1929 to Shirley Edward and Eudora Rankin King. She was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church in Midway. Always ready for a trip, Florence and George enjoyed many years of camping with the Teays Valley Roadrunner Camping Club. She also enjoyed cooking for her family, painting and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George Anthony Grimm and son Fredrick Grimm. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, who lovingly cared for her during her final years, Shirley and James Lockhart of Hurricane, WV. She is...