All Obituaries

Ms. Brenda J. Hairston age 73 of Charleston, WV who departed this life on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at the Hospice Care Center in Charleston.  Brenda was born in Berwind, WV on November 10, 1948.  She was the daughter of the late Travelous R. Hairston Sr. and Viola Purse Hairston.  She attended Big Creek High School and later graduated from the Job Corps in Charleston.  After graduation, Brenda went to Philadelphia, PA where she lived and worked until she returned...

Sylton Carl Hurdle 1953-2021 Sylton Carl Hurdle-a man of faith, renowned clinical education instructor, respiratory care practitioner, mentor, and a friend to all, died at his home in Pelham, Alabama, on December 02, 2021, surrounded by family.  He was 68.  Born July 31, 1953, in Los Angeles, California to John Alexander Hurdle and Sophia Beatrice (Jackson) Hurdle., he attended Nogales High School in West Covina, California. He continued his education and graduated from...

Mrs. Della Kate Ferguson-Powell age 86 of 113 Blue Demon Drive in Elkhorn, WV was born January 21, 1935 in Coalwood, WV.  She was one of eighteen children born to the late Clint Sr., and Sallie A. (Wade) Ferguson.  She was a graduate of Excelsior High School  and married "the love of her life," William Henry Powell Sr., on February 19, 1953 In Northfork, WV.  She was  employed for a number of years by the McDowell County Board of Education and...

Mentola Jackson, 88, of Williamson, West Virginia,departed this life on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Trinity Healthcare of Mingo, Inc. in Williamson, West Virginia. She was born on February 9, 1933 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Hobart and Mary Welch Joyce.  She was married to the late James “Sonny” Jackson, Sr.  In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by three sons; James Jackson, Jr., James Oretha Jackson and James Dewey, Jr.,...

Minister Victoria "Vickie" M. Keith-Lane age 69 of Kimball, WV; formerly of Welch, WV who transitioned from earth to heaven on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg, VA.  Minister Vickie, as she was lovingly known was born on the 7th day of May, 1952 in Newhall, WV.  She was one of fourteen children born into the loving parentage of Theodore Sr. and Pauline (Woods) Keith.  She was a graduate of Big Creek High School and...

Mrs. Mary L. Campbell Ellison age 72 of  Bluefield, WV, who departed this life on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, West Virginia.  Mary was born in Ream, (McDowell County,) WV, October 27, 1949 to the late Jacob G. and Hannah C. (Hariss) Campbell.  She completed her education in the Public School System and became a homemaker.  She was a member of the Faith Center Church in Bluefield.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Zada Willene Lucinda Stowe Hairston, 102, of Williamson, West Virginia, departed this life on Monday, November 1, 2021 in Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, Kentucky.  She was born on March 17, 1919 in Belmont, North Carolina to the late Robert James and Mary Grier Stowe. Mrs. Hairston was a graduate of Reid School, which was later known as Reid High School.  She received her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Southern West Virginia...

Raymond Lee Brown Sr., age 58, who resided at 45 Riverside Drive in Welch, WV departed this life on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in the comforts of his home. He was born May 10, 1963 in Welch and the son of the late Jacqueline Brown and Charles Edwards.  He was raised in Powhatan, WV and completed his education at Northfork High School.  While living in Columbus, OH, he was employed at the Chocolate Factory and was of the Baptist Faith.  Raymond enjoyed...

Theaniel L. Davis age 67, of Kyle, WV who departed this life on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Meadows Hospice House in Goochland, VA, was born on the 6th day of August, 1954 in Welch, WV.  He was the youngest of three children born to the late McKinley Sr. and Cora B. (Redd) Davis.  He was a graduate of  Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, FL and later was an honorably discharged Veteran of the United States Army.  For a number of years, he was a laborer...

Early on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, Alphonso "Bro" Wray III., age 70 who resided at 384 Stewart Street in Welch, WV departed this life at the Hubbard House in South Charleston, WV following a long illness.  Bro as he was affectionately known was born June 1, 1951 in Welch and the son of the late Alphonso II., and Madeline (Dillard) Wray.  After completing his education at Welch High School, he lived in Cleveland, OH for a short time and returned to Welch and...