All Obituaries

Mrs. Teresa Roberts-Short age 58 of Hensley, WV, who departed this life on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Welch Community Hospital.  She was born in Welch, WV, September 3, 1963 to the late Luther and Geraldine (DeRosett) Roberts.  After completing her education, she became a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal Faith.  She enjoyed camping, cookouts with her family and spending time with her grand-kids.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six...

Early on Monday, September 13, 2021 Orval Lee Patterson age 63, a life long resident of Big Sandy, WV, departed this life at the Bland County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bland, VA, following a lengthy illness. Orval was born August 19, 1958 in Welch, WV and the son of Clifford and Inez (Webster)  Patterson.  Orval was a graduate of Welch High School and was of the Baptist Faith.  Orval was last employed as an automotive detailer.  He enjoyed repairing...

Purcell Anthony Lash Jr., age 46 of Welch, WV, who departed this life on Friday, August 27, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Welch on the 19th day of January, 1975, into the loving parentage of Purcell A. Sr., and Estrellita (Joyce) Lash.  Purcell Jr., was a graduate of Mount View High School and furthered his education at Bluefield State College. He was a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Welch and while living in Elkhorn, WV attended Upland...

Mrs. Ophelia M. Cuthbertson-Shuford age 74, of Bluefield, WV; formerly of Pageton, WV, who departed this life early on Friday, August 20, 2021 at the Mercer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bluefield, WV, where she had resided for the past nine months.  She was born July 15, 1947 in Pageton, WV and the daughter of Mose B. and Jo I. (Hardy) Cuthbertson.  After completing her education, she joined the work force and was last employed as a presser at a dry...

Mrs. Carolyn E. "Shorty" Swayne-Hairston, age 73 of Gary, WV, who departed this life on Sunday, August 8, 2021 in the comforts of her home. She was affectionately known as "Shorty" and was born January 23, 1948 to the late Griffin Sr., and Leventa "Dolly" (Wilson) Swayne. Along with her parents, those preceding her in death include her husband, Archie Hairston Sr., her son, Darrell "Tut" Hairston (on July...

Ms. April Michelle Austin age 40, who resided at 45 Riverside Drive in Welch, WV, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home.  April was born in Galax, VA , December 29, 1980 and the daughter of Billy D. Austin of Fancy Gap, VA  and Patty Dillow of Independence, VA.  After completing her education, April became a wife, mother and homemaker.  Throughout her life time, she had worked and was last employed as a cook at the Little General Store in...

Darrell Eugene “Tut” Hairston, age 55 of Gary, West Virginia who departed this life on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, Virginia.  He was born April 8, 1966 to Carolyn Swayne Hairston of Gary and the late Archie Hairston Sr.   Along with his father, those preceding him in death includes; his very special aunt, Shelia Hairston, his cousin/brother, Larry “Buster” Hairston also,...

Mrs. DeMaris Brown age 87, who resided at 45 Riverside Drive in Welch, WV and passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the McDowell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV.  DeMaris Ruth Sealander was born July 30, 1933 in Dunkirk, NY to the late Gus and Alice (Hall) Sealander.  After living in Dunkirk for most of her life where she completed her education, she became a homemaker and later a caregiver.  She was of the Methodist Faith and enjoyed reminiscing about...

Ms. Paulette Booker age 66, of 45 Riverside Drive in Welch, WV, who departed this life on Friday, July 2, 2021 in the comforts of her home.  Family visitation was held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Gregory-Page Funeral Home.   

Mrs. Lula May Wilkins-Murrell age 87, a long time resident of Kimball, WV, who departed this life on Friday, July 2, 2021 at the Westwood Nursing Facility in Bluefield, VA.  She was born May 15, 1934 in Gaffney, SC and the daughter of the late William "Willie" Sr. and Mattie (Leach) Wilkins. She graduated with "high honors" from Kimball High School and had attended College in Gaffney.  She had worked in New York and later at (the former)...