All Obituaries

Forever in our hearts, INFANT TYLER DWAYNE ELKINS, 3 weeks, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Matthew Adkins.    Tyler was deeply loved by his parents, Casey Elkins of Genoa, W.Va. and David Adkins of Wayne, W.Va.; his sister Alayah Elkins; maternal grandmother Lola (Scotty) Swimm of Genoa; maternal grandfather, Paul Elkins of Wayne; paternal grandparents Robert and Crystal Adkins of Wayne; great grandmother...

MICHAEL ANCE YORK, age 56, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.  He was a retired truck driver, auto mechanic, and a proud resident of Wayne County, W.Va. Michael is survived by the mother of his two sons, Rebecca Jane York; his sons, Michael James and Joshua William York; his brother David Lee York; his daughter-in-law Thea York; and his future daughter-in-law Emily Queen. Michael was born July 31, 1963 in Wayne, W.Va., a son of...

VERNON PERRY, 82, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to rest with the Lord on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was the son of the late Walter and Pansy Clay Perry.  Also preceding him in death were two sisters, Eloise Woods and Lesie Diaz, and one brother, Robert Perry.  Vernon was a member of Bethlehem United Baptist Church, and Ordained Minister for 45 years and a Pastor for 33...

JAMES LARRY STEPHENS, 68, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 28, 2020.  He was born April 19, 1951 at Wayne, a son of the late Kenneth and Laura Mae Stephens.  His sister Donna Stephens Napier also preceded him in death.  James was a US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam era and attended Canada Chapel.             He leaves behind his childhood sweetheart and loving wife...

  KERMIT MILLS III, 49, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his father Kermit Mills, Jr. and one nephew Jared Lee Christopher.             Survivors include his wife, Danita Mills; his mother Letha Davis of Wayne; eight children, Hannah (Tyler) Mills of Wayne, Breanna (Kelley) Mills, also of Wayne, Megan (Shayne) Smith of Hurricane, W.Va., Marissa...

  HAROLD THOMAS FORTNER, 83, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his home.  He was born April 27, 1936 at Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Henry and Louraine Fortner.  Also preceding hi in death were five sisters, Ethel, Jeannie, Opal, Juanita, and Ilene.             Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Debra Kay Fortner; daughters, Jessica Woodard of Huntington, Barbara, Susan, and...

Barry Minuard Watts, 56, of Kiahsville, W.Va., passed away March 16, 2020.  Born November 26, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio., Barry was preceded in death by his father, Minuard Watts; one son, Paul Allen Mullins; maternal grandfather, Paul Hays; maternal grandmother, Wanda Dyer Pack; paternal grandparents, Lucian and Madgie Watts.       Barry served in United States Army and attended Cove Cap United Baptist...

OSSIE D. BROWNING, 56, of Dunlow, W.Va., passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at home.  He was born April 27, 1963 in Wayne County, a son of the late Carlos and Violet Browning.  Also preceding him in death were five brothers and sisters, Carlos Browning Jr., Peggy Perry, Sadie Browning, Jimmy Curry, and Baker Curry.             He is survived by his uncles Arthur (Lucy) Browning and Frealin Browning, both of Wilsondale, W.Va.;...

HENRIETTA GRIMMETT, 50, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.  She was born February 20, 1970 at Pike County, Ky., a daughter of the late Jessie James and Helen Brenda Sue Blankenship.  Her brother Martin Wolford also preceded her in death.             She leaves behind her children, Sadie Grimmett (Steven) of Genoa, Jessie (Brianna) Grimmett of Genoa, Dakota (Tyesha) Grimmett of East Lynn,...

ALPHA STALEY, 76, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 9, 2020.  He was born January 25, 1944 at East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late William "Bill" and Laura Staley.  Also preceding him in death was one son, Dwayne Staley; sisters, Patsy Hughes and infant Betty Lou Staley; maternal grandparents Robert and Norma Napier; and paternal grandparents, Arch and Rena Staley.  Alpha was a retired carpenter and attended Booton Millers Fork Baptist...