All Obituaries

RICHARD CURTIS MAYNARD, 47, of Dunlow, W.Va. passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 4, 2018.  He was born on November 28, 1970 in Huntington, W.Va., and worked as a carpenter and roofer.  His father, Millard "Buck" Maynard preceded him in death, along with grandparents Raymond and Josephine Maynard and John and Eunice Jordan.             He leaves behind his mother, Mary Lou Maynard; his companion and soul...

LOLA FAYE COLLINS, 59, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born November 7, 1958 in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ivan and Arella Leap.  Three brothers, Michael Lawhon, Greg Leap, and Infant Jimmy Leap also preceded her in death.                 Survivors include her loving husband, Robert Collins, Jr.; one daughter, Jessica...

NORMIE LEE RAMEY, 79, of Lesage, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 03, 2018.  She was born December 22, 1938 in Logan County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late James Ray and Sinda Mae Ramey.  Her sisters Lettie Marie Ramey and Bessie Ramey Henderson also preceded her in death, along with one nephew, Mark Christman.             She leaves behind one sister Mary Thornhill; nieces Bessie...

SANDI LEE MAYNARD, 56, of Dunlow , W.Va. , went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 1, 2018.  She was born February 8, 1962 at Columbus , Ohio , a daughter of the late Robert and Sonja Castle Haynes.  Her sister Debbie Castle also preceded her in death.             She leaves behind her loving husband Delmas Maynard; three daughters, Tisha (Bobby) Steele of Dunlow, Melissa Casteele of Wayne , W.Va. , and Tamara (Clarence)...

FRANK JAMES BRADSHAW, 61, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 28, 2018.  He was born November 20, 1956 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Macie and Lonnie Bradshaw, Sr.  His son Frank James Bradshaw, Jr. also preceded him in death along with five brothers, Henry Bradshaw, Lonnie Bradshaw, Jr., Millard Bradshaw, Hiram Bradshaw, and Jesse Bradshaw; and five sisters, Emmarine Bradshaw, Virginia Cox, Thelma Carson, Mary Egas, and Bonnie Leep; and a...

VIRGIE LEE LETT, 87, of Prichard, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 23, 2018.  She was born December 1, 1930 at Betsy Lane, Kentucky, a daughter of the late William and Florence Thompson Lett.  Also preceding her in death were four brothers, Glenn Lett, Billy Joe Lett, James Lett, and McDonald Lett and three sisters, Trudy Stevens, Arella Leap, and Flora Maynard.              She leaves behind one...

CHARLES D. “CHUCK” BLANKENSHIP, 48, of Wayne W.Va. passed away on September 19, 2018. He was born June 23, 1970 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Jennings and Ilene Blankenship, and worked as a mechanic. He is survived by his loving companion Janice Parsons; daughters Meletha Blankenship, and Laressa Blankenship; a son Charles Jackson Lee Blankenship; one brother Dwayne (Valerie) Blankenship, all of Wayne; step-son Billy Ray (Meghan) Parsons of Proctorville, Oh.,...

RAYMOND EUGENE CHINN, JR., 40, of Huntington , W.Va. , passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at home.  Born January 9, 1978 in Huntington , W.Va. , Ray was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Jane Pelfrey Mooney, his grandmother Delores “Lorsie” Morris, and his papaw Dexter Miller.             He leaves behind his father, Raymond Eugene Chinn of Chesapeake , Oh.; his grandmother Janet Pelfrey of Geogia; his...

DOLORES RAMONA SAUNDERS, 82, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, September 10, 2018. Born in Kiahsville, WV to Brad and Maudie Mathis, and graduated from Wayne High School in Wayne County, WV. She married George Saunders of Nellis, WV and remained married to the love of her life for 61 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George, two brothers Bill Mathis and Carroll Mathis, and son Millard Saunders.  She is survived by her son Terrence...

              CARL FREEMAN MAYNARD, 84, of Wayne W.Va., closed his eyes on September 9, 2018, and opened them in heaven. He was born October 6, 1933 in Kiahsville, W.Va., a son of Charley and Hester Maynard. He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert and Billy Wayne, and sister Lorraine.             Carl had a lifelong love affair with his wife of almost 61 years, Glenna...