All Obituaries

JERRY D. CASTEEL, 65, of Wayne, West Virginia, was called home on Friday, July 30, 2021.  He was born November 7, 1955 in East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late Ira Casteel and Betty Fletcher.  His beloved stepfather Ray Fletcher also preceded him in death along with one brother, Charles Ira Casteel; and one brother-in-law, Virgil Pack.             Jerry was the Pastor of Laurel Freewill Baptist Church in Wayne, W.Va., member of...

JOSEPH ANDREW WARD, 72, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord after a brave battle with cancer caused by exposure to Agent Orange, on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.  Joe was born May 5, 1949 in Wayne County to the late Brady and Sadie (Mullins) Ward. He was a 1967 graduate of Buffalo High School and went on to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. He served two tours in Vietnam, where he earned two Purple Hearts as well as the Navy Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service...

JUANITA WELLMAN, 90, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Maiden, N.C.  She was born July 30, 1930, in Logan, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Homer and Mary Ward.  Her husband, Billy Jo Wellman also preceded her in death along with four siblings, Betty Terry, Josephine Ward, Mary Ward, and Clifford Ward.                  Survivors include three children, Linda (Laymond) Conrad...

              SKYLAR JO BAKER, 5, of Huntington, W.Va., gained her Heavenly wings on Friday, July 9, 2021. She leaves behind her parents Meghan and Zach Wells of Ceredo, W.Va.; three sisters, Emilee, Izzabella, and Lori Rose; her grandparents David and Stephanie Williams “GiGi and Boyfriend” of Huntington; her “bubby” uncle Joey; her great grandparents, Joe and Diane Sexton of Huntington; her...

JIMMY DALE HARMON, 71, of Dunlow, W.Va., passed away July 8, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.  Born October 18, 1949 in Varney, W.Va., Jimmy served in the U.S. Marine Corp Delta 1-9, 3rd Marine Division during the Vietnam War.  He was awarded the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry as well as the Bronze Star. He was preceded in death by his mother June Williamson Harmon, and three brothers, Tommy Harmon, Louie Harmon, and Keith...

EVA MAE BOOTH, 79, of Wayne, W.Va., took her journey to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 6, 2021.  She was born August 16, 1941 in Wayne, a daughter of the late Luther and Inez Mills.  Her husband of 57 years, Paul E. Booth also preceded her in death, along with one son-in-law, Randy Chaffin; one daughter, Kayla Booth; and three sisters.  She was member Canada Chapel Church.             Survivors include four children,...

            DORIS LEE NAPIER, 89, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her home.  She was born July 23, 1931 at Stiltner, W.Va., a daughter of the late Pearlie and Eskie Clay Morrison.  Her husband of nearly 67 years, Frank Napier, also preceded her in death along with two sister, Donna Frazier, and Eileen Hatten; and two brothers, Harrison Morrison and Gene...

JAMES WATTS, 84, of Dunlow, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. He was born January 22, 1937, at Dunlow, a son of the late Jessie and Millie Watts. His loving wife June Watts also preceded him in death along with sisters Mary Robertson and Hazel Dingess; brothers Lucian Watts, George Watts, Albert Watts, Millard Watts, Alpha Watts, Russell Watts and two infant brothers. He was also preceded in death by a special brother-in-law and Stoney Hill Gospel Quartet...

            SARA FRANCES MORGAN, 80, of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born October 8, 1940 to the late John and Freda Nolan.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Frederick Morgan; brothers Billy Edmonds and Alfred Nolan; and one sister Phyllis Jean Nolan.             Left to cherish her...

On Monday, June 14, 2021, JACK LEE BLACK, husband, father, son and brother, passed away suddenly at the age of 68. Jack was born June 30, 1952 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Ty Bertias Black and Sylvia Chinn Black.  He was also preceded in death by two sisters Alannia Cooper and Mary Hodge, and one brother, Aaron Black.  Jack was the owner of JLB Construction and Excavation for 31 years, a business he poured his heart and soul into, growing it from the...