All Obituaries

EARL DALE RAMEY, 73, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 23, 2023.  He was born September 7, 1950, in Lavalette, W.Va., a son of the late James and Ethel Ramey.  Also preceding him in death was his first wife, Marie Ramey; brothers Darrell Ramey, David Ramey, and Don Ramey; and stepson James Minnes Wilson.  Earl was a retired auto mechanic and attended Macedonia Freewill Baptist...

ELDER ANDREW J. “A.J.” PERRY, 75, of East Lynn, W.Va., departed this earthly life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. A.J. was born November 2, 1947, a son of the late Pansy Clay Perry and Walter Lake Perry. Also preceding him in death was one precious daughter, Clara Jane Perry Carter; two infant grandbabies, Savannah and Nathan; one daughter-in-law Diana Marie Harmon Perry; special in-laws, Sampson and...

LONNIE  EVERETTE  CRADDOCK, 71, of Lavalette, W.Va., embarked on his last and greatest adventure on September 20, 2023 at Celebrations Villa in Teays Valley, W.Va. Lonnie was the 5th child of 7 born to Ted and Ruth Craddock. He began his life’s adventure on April 27th, 1952 in Craigsville, W.Va. He ran track at Buffalo High School and was President of the Art Club at Wayne High School where he graduated in 1970. Lonnie met his wife, Sherrie, in 1972 at a high school dance....

  MARVIN BLANKENSHIP, 72, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., formerly of Huntington, W.Va. passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center.  He was born October 27, 1950, in Wayne County, West Virginia and was a retired carpenter.  He was preceded in death by his mother Martha (Bud “Kin”) Perry; grandparents, Doc and Chaney Blankenship; and one grandson Benjamin Blankenship. Survivors include one son, Allen (Christie) Blankenship; and three...

TILLMON ALIFF, 73, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at home.  He was born May 4, 1950, in Wayne, W.Va., a son of the late Fred and Dollie Aliff.  His daughter Barbara Aliff Bowen also preceded him in death along with three sisters, Laura Haynes, Nannie Vaughan, and Virginia Lee Aliff; and two brothers, George Aliff and William Wayne Aliff.  Tillman never met a stranger and loved to talk, trade and sell...

KEITH BREWER, 34, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023.  He was born September 1, 1989, in Huntington, W.Va., and worked for Penske Truck Rental.  Keith enjoyed golf, and riding his Harley, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family and his beloved boys.  He was preceded in death by his Maternal grandfather David Williamson; and his paternal grandparents, Jack and Pauline...

IRA LUCIAN “Lou” WILEY, 90, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was born December 19, 1932, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late Joe and Dora Taylor Wiley. His beloved wife, Frances “Sandy” Wiley, daughter; Angela Foley; grandson, Josh Foley; great grandson Caleb Edwards; brothers, Marion “Bob” and Ben Wiley Sr.; and sister, Annie Ramey, preceded him in death. Survivors include his siblings, Sallie...

WILMA LEE ROBINSON, 67, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at Kings Daughters Medical Center.  Born January 22, 1956, in Rittman, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Richard “Gene” Robertson; her beloved husband, Millard “Jerry” Robinson; one grandson, Brady Napier; brothers Billy Robertson, and Bobby Gene Robertson; and one sister Tammy Robertson.                  She leaves...

Our beloved father, SAMUEL JAMES PERRY, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was surrounded by his children and loving family. He was born on October 15, 1944, the son of the late Pansy Clay Perry and Walter L. Perry. Also preceding him in death was one great granddaughter Jypsi Adkins; and siblings Vernon (Jean) Perry, Eloise Woods, Lessie Diaz, Robert Perry, and three infant brothers, Marion, Marshal, and James.  Sam was retired from Steel of...

HAZEL ALINE STROUD, 78, of Chesapeake, Va., formerly of Grayson, Ky., passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at home.  She was born July 3, 1945, in Dunlow, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles and Goldie Marcum.  Her husband, Orville Stroud also preceded her in death along with four brothers Charles Marcum, Jr., Allen Jay Marcum, Ralph Marcum, Roy Marcum; two sisters, Betty Bell, and Fredis Frye.  Member of Iron Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Grayson, Ky., and a...