All Obituaries

THOMAS BECKETT, JR, 74, of Dunlow W.Va., died unexpectedly at home Thursday, October 10, 2019. He was born May 19, 1945 at Kirk, W.Va., a son of the late Thomas and Brookie Beckett.  Also preceding him in death were siblings Curt Beckett, Lovada Fitzpatrick, Roxie Cox, and Ralph Allen Beckett; and granddaughter, AnaStasia Brooke Perry.  Tommy was the former Chief of the Dunlow Volunteer Fire and EMS and current honorary member, the owner of Beckett’s Wrecker...

LINDA DIANE SMITH, 64, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2019.  She was born October 29, 1954 at Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Russell “Barney” and Emogene Sowards.  Her brother Russell Dale Sowards also preceded her in death.  Linda was employed at HIMG and enjoyed fishing and camping in her spare time.             She leaves behind her...

ANDREW PERRY, 77, of Columbus, OH., formerly of Dunlow, W.Va., passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Kobacker Hospice House, Columbus, OH. He was born September 6, 1942 at Logan, W.Va., a son of the late Frank and Hazel Perry.  His wife, Virginia Ann Perry also preceded him in death.  Andy was a veteran who served honorably in the US Army.  Upon his return, he moved to Columbus where he opened and operated Andy’s Autobody and worked in the industry for over 50...

BOYD MICHAEL LUCAS, 56, of Wayne, W.Va. passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at UK Medical Center.  He was born May 9, 1963 at Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Argonie and Loretta “Janie” Lucas.  Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Christopher Lucas, and William Lucas; and one niece, Brittany Lucas.             He is survived by one son, Michael Dale Lucas; one brother, Argonia Shelton Lucas of...

GARY RAY PORTER, 75, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away at home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.  He was born March 20, 1944 at Logan, W.Va., a son of the late Albert and Norma Porter.  Also preceding him in death was his father-in-law, Claudie Steele; two brothers, Rickey Porter and Charles Porter; infant sister Arminta Porter; and sister-in-law Rhonda Napier.  Gary was retired from the Wayne County Board of Education where he was a bus driver for 35 years.  He leaves...

ANNA HOPE HOLTON, 72, of Ranger, W.Va. went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2019.  She was born January 14, 1947 at Ranger, W.Va., a daughter of the late Haskin and Jewell Johnson Stansbury.  She is survived by three children, Dannie Bailey of Ranger, Larry Bailey of Louisville, Ky., and Angie (Marc) Chapman of Ona, W.Va.; seven grandchildren, Josh Bailey, Zach Bailey, Garrett Wiseman, Dion Bailey, Levi Wiseman, Jeremiah Wiseman, and Isaac Wiseman; and two great grandchildren,...

DELSIA “DEE” MAE (DAVIS) BARRETT, 57, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away peacefully Friday, September 13, 2019, surrounded by her loving children. She was born April 16, 1962 in Boone County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Argy and Lula Davis.  Her husband Greg Barrett, also preceded her in death, along with four brothers, Tommy Davis, Leslie Davis, Jimmy Davis, and Raymond Davis; one granddaughter Victoria Flora; and one niece Barbara Davis.   She is survived by...

MARY ALICE O’CONNOR CONATY, 86, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, September 19, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. On Saturday, September 28, a Family and Friends Remembrance Service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Huntington at 12:30 p.m., followed by a Memorial Mass at 1:00 p.m.  A Celebration of Life will be held earlier in the day at Woodlands Retirement Community, where she had been a resident for the past nine years. At her request,...

LOIS McCANN, 73, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born October 21, 1945 at Stiltner, W.Va., a daughter of the late Elvin and Frances Maynard.  Her sister Joyce Maynard and her brother Jeffery Maynard also preceded her in death.  She leaves behind her children, James (Reba) McCann of Summerville, Ga., and Tina (Jimmy) Mitchell of Branchland, W.Va.; grandchildren, Hobert Haney III, Brandi Haney, both of...

JOHNNY LEE FOLLOWAY, 39, of Wayne W.Va., passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019. Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Rosa Lee and Lee Henry Followay; and two uncles, Leonard Followay and Kenneth Followay.             Survivors include his mom Peggy Followay of Wayne; sister, Amanda (William) Thompson of Fort Gay, W.Va.; and three sons Skyler, Kenneth, and Derik Followay.             Funeral services will be...