All Obituaries

 Anthony E. Vaughn, a long time resident of Hemphill, WV, who departed this life on Saturday, at Welch Community, was born in Welch.  He was the fifth child born into the very loving parentage of Laura O. (Johns) Vaughn of Hemphill and the late William H. "Pattycake" Vaughn Sr.   At a young age, he enjoyed attending Sunday School at (the former) Emanuel Tabernacle Church in Hemphill, and was a graduate of Welch High...

Jerrod was born in Welch, WV and the son of Edward and Janie Mae (Ivy) Patterson of Princeton, WV.  He was a member of Upland Missionary Baptist Church and a graduate of Mount View High School.  While living in Axton, VA, he was a factory worker.  Bucho was both a Steelers' & Lakers fan and enjoyed watching their games on television      He was preceded in death by his grandparents:  Ed and Emma Law, Eddie Patterson and Mary...

Ms.  Julie A. Pannell Hairston age 60, who resided and passed away at 45 Riverside Drive in Welch, on Thursday, August 30, 2018. .  She was born April 16, 1958 in Akron, OH.  Julie was an heartfelt, caring person. Her concern for people is a gift she passed down to her children.  Her favorite pastime was spent playing Bingo.  She was spontaneous and full of life.  The true heart of Julie is known only by God, the Father, who knows each one of...

Harold E. Wolfe Sr., age 72, of Gary, who departed this life early on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Princeton Community Hospital.  Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the Church of Christ 750 Stewart Street in Welch, with the Reverends:  Larry Hairston, presiding, Angela Maxwell assisting and Henry Maxwell eulogist.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., until the time of Service. Harold was born September 9, 1945 in Gary, and the...

Brian J. "Bum" Thompson Sr., age 51 of Welch, who departed this life on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Welch Community Hospital.  He was born July 23, 1967 in Webster, MA, and the son of Ellen "Ella" V. Valentine of Welch, and the late Oscar "Harold" Thompson.  Brian was a 1985 graduate of Mount View High School and had served in the United States Navy.  At an early age, he attended (the former) Smith Memorial Church in Welch, and...

Services for Mrs. Henrietta Jones Johnson age 91, who resided in Detroit, MI; formerly of Holden, WV, who passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Randolph Health Hospital in Asheboro, NC. She was born August 17, 1926 in Forkland, AL and the daughter of the late Fraskar and Ophelia (Banks) Jones.  She was a homemaker, a life long member and the last of the founding members of Sulphur Springs Missionary Baptist Church. She was an active member of the Choir, Missionary...

Services will be held for Deacon John Ed Hodge age 97, of Gary, who peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Golden Harvest in Welch. He was born March 2, 1921 in Henry County, VA and the third child of the late Elias and Lucy J. Gravely Hodge.  He was educated in Henry County and followed his older brothers to West Virginia seeking employment in the prosperous coal fields of McDowell County.  He worked at US Steel  until his...

Services will be held for Mrs. Sadie M. Edwards age 96, of (Algoma) Northfork, who gained her "heavenly wings," on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her granddaughter, Tabatha (Jan Sr.) Rucker and their children:  Shanika, Tanika and Jan Jr..  She was born March 17, 1922 in Kyle, and one of ten children born to the late George L. and Sadie (Hagwood) Armstead.  After completing her education, she married James Edwards...

Services will be held for Vincent M. Huff age 58, a  resident of Cedar Grove, TN; formerly of Anawalt, who peacefully departed this life on Friday, June 8, 2018 in the comforts of his home.  He was born May 14, 1960 and the son of the late Johnny Clifton and Priscilla (Bell) Huff.  He attended the McDowell County school system in his early years, where  he was an outstanding athlete in both football and track.  After loosing his sight in 1976,...

Services held for Brian E. Fields Gilliam age 36, of Premier, WV; formerly of the Bronx, NY,  who passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Princeton Community Hospital, following a long illness. He was born May 17, 1982 in the Bronx, and the son of Robert Gilliam Sr. of Gary and Lisa Fields Knowles of the Bronx. He attended Public Schools in New York and was an avid walker and video game player.  Brian leaves to cherish his memory his father, Robert Sr....