All Obituaries

The journey of life here on earth has ended for AMANDA SPANGLER, 40, of Huntington, W.Va.  She was born December 24, 1977 at Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of Alex and Arlene Daniels of Huntington.  She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, two infant babies, and her older sister, Angela Tower.           In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving husband, Billy Spangler; three children, Brooklynn...

JENEDA STEPHENS PAULEY, 88, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018. She was a member of the Laurel Free Will Baptist Church, and known for the love she had for her children and her vibrant rose garden. She was born May 2, 1930, the daughter of the late Ode and Bessie Stephens.  Her loving husband of 56 years Emmit Pauley, Jr. also preceded her in death along with twin brothers Albert and Arthur Stephens, and brother-in-law Dennis Pauley. Survived by two brothers Wayne...

The journey here ended for a great dad, son, brother, and friend, JASON STEPHEN GRIMMETT, 34, of Ft. Gay, W.Va., on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center.  Born October 10, 1984 at Dayton, Ohio, Jason worked as a Foreman with Townsend’s Tree Service.  Jason was preceded  in death by his father Terry Grimmett, along with his biological mother, Joanna K. Mosley; two brothers, Terry Lee Mosley and James Hank Mosley; and maternal and paternal...

JAMES ELBERT POE, 91, of Genoa, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at home.  He was born February 25, 1927 at Nolan, W.Va., a son of the late Norma and Adam Poe.  Also preceding him in death were four sisters and one brother who was a WWII POW and imprisoned in Germany for three years.  James was a WWII Army veteran, and retired from Atlantic Foundry, Akron, Ohio.              Survivors include his wife,...

DELORIS MEEKS, 80, of Lenore, W.Va., formerly of Wayne and Breeden, W.Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 2, 2018.  She was born August 26, 1938 at Logan, W.Va. a daughter of the late James Harrison Marcum and Lou Vina Dent Marcum.  Her husband, Thurman Meeks also preceded her in death along with three sisters, Lona Williamson, Peggy Hodge, and Mildred Marcum, and six brothers, Carl, James, Everette, Chester, Clarence, and Franklin...

GARNETT  (DILLEY) DUNFEE, 58, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at The Heritage Center.  She was born March 14, 1960 at Logan, West Virginia, a daughter of the later Harold and Avenell Dilley.  Her brothers Earnest “David” Dilley and William Dilley also preceded her in death.              She leaves behind one daughter, Rebecca Queen of Huntington; one grandson, Braiden Queen...

GENE EVERETT TYLER, 79, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born March 23, 1939 at Julian, West Virginia, a son of the late Zella Marie and Harrison M. Tyler.  His wife Prisella Tyler also preceded him in death along with one step-son, Dwayne Hannah.  Gene served in the U.S. Air Force and was retired from Steel of West Virginia.  He was also a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church in...

LISA ROSE RECTOR, 54, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born August 19, 1964 at Huntington, a daughter of the late Dewey Tomblin and Goldie Mae Spencer Rice.  Two brothers, William Tomblin and Dewey Tomblin, also preceded her in death.             She leaves behind her step-father Dewey (Alice) Rice of Wayne, W.Va.; her children, Brandon Loden of...

ETHEL ADKINS, 81, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.  She was born December 30, 1936 in Wayne County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Otto and Delcie Merritt.  Several brothers and sisters also preceded her in death.  Ethel retired from Ballard’s Farm with 38 years of service and attended Harmony Freewill Baptist Church.              She leaves behind her loving...

ERNEST MABORN COFFELT, 45, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. He was born on July 13, 1973 in Jackson, Mich. Ernie spent 16 years working as a cook at Outback Steakhouse. His mother Patricia Coffelt preceded him in death along with one sister Shawna Coffelt; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Whicker, and Stasia and Maborn Coffelt; and great niece and nephew Elaina Vergot and Michael Vergot.           He leaves behind his...