All Obituaries

ROBERT LEE THIERRY, 66, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born March 1, 1955 in Logan County, West Virginia, a son of the late Alma Ramey and Luther Clark.  Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Joe Ramey and James Ramey; sister-in-law Vicki Ramey; niece Annie “Sissy” Ramey; and nephews Charlie Ramey and Leroy Ramey.             He leaves behind...

BETTY JEAN MILLER, 83, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 8, 2021.  She was born September 18, 1937, a daughter of the late Brad and Mauda Mathis.  Her husband Richard K. Miller, Sr. also preceded her in death along with one son, Richard K. Miller, Jr., and one infant granddaughter, Peyton Miller.  Betty was a member of Antioch Old Regular Baptist Church in Wayne.             Survivors include...

ROBERTA (YOUNG) MILLS “Bertie”, 66 of Huntington, W.Va., went home to meet her Savior on Friday, May 7, 2021.  After a long illness, the journey was so welcome.  Bertie was a great wife and mother.  She is so loved and will be missed by all who knew her. She was the youngest daughter of the late Sanford and Ruth Workman Young.             The family would like to thank all the brothers, sisters, nephews,...

RALPH HILL, 80, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away suddenly on Monday, May 3, 2021.  He was born May 27, 1940 in Mason County, W.Va., a son of the late John and Eathel Hill.  Also preceding him in death were four brothers, Delbert Hill, Albert Hill, Carl Hill, and Clannie Hill, as well as his beloved pet dogs, Spot and Sam.  Ralph was retired from BFI and a member of the Wayne County Beagle Club.             Survivors include...

ANGELA DAWN CARTER, 46, of Genoa, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.  Born January 19, 1975 in Huntington, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Debra Parsons.             Survivors include her loving husband, Matthew Carter; two sons, J.R. Deranger and Austin Carter, all of Genoa; two daughters, Chloe Elliott and Tayleen Gibbons; grandchildren, Julian, Mailiya, Archer, and...

MURIEL JEAN MARTIN, went to her heavenly home on April 25, 2021 to join her loving husband of 66 years, William Edward Martin. Jean was born October 26, 1932 in Wayne, W.Va., a daughter of the late Roy and Bertie Thacker. Also preceding her in death was one sister, Myrtie Thacker Frazier; three brothers, Robert “Bobby” Thacker, Teddy Thacker, and Curtis Thacker; and one son-in-law Gregg Fry.  Jean was a faithful member of Garrett’s Creek Community Church, and was...

LINDA JANE WATTS, 55, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 23, 2021.  She was born June 28, 1965 in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Paul Rowe and Mary Ramey.  Also preceding her in death was one brother Paul Daniel Rowe and one sister, Mary Ann Rowe.               Survivors include two daughters, Tabatha Watts and Kayle Watts, both of genoa; four sons, Jonathan (Jessica) watts of Genoa,...

JOHN SELWYN STARKEY, 62, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones.  He was preceded in death by his father Oscar Young and two brothers, Jeffrey Stephens and Miles Young.  John was a self-employed mobile home mover and a member of Twelve Pole Valley Baptist Church, Genoa where he loved to teach Sunday School when he was able.              He is survived by his...

RICHARD MARTIN LEWIS, JR. 60, of Rockbridge, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 16, 2021.  He was born September 8, 1960 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the Richard Lewis Sr. and Olive Mae Rowland Lewis.  Also preceding him in death was one daughter Kari Mae Lewis; special friend and mother of his children, Kay Ann McClelland; one sister Alice Lewis; and one brother Jim Hyrne.  He was an avid Ohio State fan. Survivors include one daughter Lisa (Jerry) Smith; and...

MATTHEW TIMOTHY THOMPSON, 58, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.  He was born March 29, 1963 in Louisa, Ky., a son of the late Willard and Mary Thompson.  Also preceding him in death was his grandmother, Norma Poe James; two aunts, Lucy Polly and Blanche Poe; his cousin Ricky Poe; nephew Aaron Thompson; four brothers, Benjamin Thompson, William Page Thompson, Danny Thompson, and Desmond Thompson; and one sister Goldie Mae...