All Obituaries

VELORES ANN CASSIDY, 75, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.  She was born April 27, 1949, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Elizabeth and Elias Perry Jr.  Her husband Jerry Cassidy also preceded her in death along with one brother, Murle Perry; one nephew Cody Perry; and one son Matthew Scott Cassidy.  Velores was a member of the Genoa United Baptist Church and loved horses, as well as her beloved grandbabies and...

ROGER ALLEN DAILEY, 81, of Ona, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.  He was born May 27, 1942, in Milton, W.Va., a son of the late Alva and Helen Dailey. His brother Rev. James L. Dailey also preceded him in death.  Roger was retired from the Cabell County Board of Education and a member of Barker Ridge United Baptist Church in Ona where he served as trustee.  He enjoyed wood carving and was a talented...

ALLIE “JEAN” PERRY, 85, of East Lynn, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2024.  She was born April 9, 1939, in Harts, W.Va., a daughter of the late Delmas and Martillia Workman.  Her husband of over 61 years, Vernon Perry, also preceded her in death along with one brother, Earsel Workman, one sister, Eliza Workman, two nieces Peggy Hensley, and Yvonne Evans; and one nephew Brian Workman.  Jean was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem United...

GARY ROWE, 72, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born June 8, 1951, in East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late Ray and Norma Rowe.  Also preceding him in death were sisters, Opal Cyrus, Doris Flowers, Ruby Jones, and Lorene Hogsette; and two brothers, Leo Rowe and Junior Rowe.  Gary was retired from the Wayne County Board of Education where he was a bus driver for 36 years and attended New Vision Baptist...

DORIS JANE KEMBLE, 65, of Lavalette, WV, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born May 21, 1958, in Frankfort, KY, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Christine Ferguson.  Her niece Michelle Harper also preceded her in death.   Doris was a seamstress and a member of Truth Independent Baptist Church in Lavalette.                 Survivors...

WILLIAM DAVID STALEY, 72, of Genoa, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.  He was born December 31, 1951, the son of the late William “Bill” and Laura Staley.  Also preceding him in death were sisters, Patsy Hughes, Irene Vance, and infant Betty Lou Staley; and brother, Alpha Staley.   Survivors include one sister, Georgie Johnson of Huntington; two brothers, Charles Staley of Genoa, and James (Donetta) Staley, also of Genoa; and...

FRANCIS “BUNT” MARION PERRY, 85, of Lavalette, WV, was welcomed to heaven by his loving wife of 63 years, on April 28, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Perry by 29 days. He missed Barbara every day and considered her the love of his life. He was also preceded in death by his parents Emery and Verlie Perry; one sister, Lillian Atwood; three brothers, Gene Perry, Norman Perry, and Darrell Perry. Francis was a dedicated family man and provider for his family....

JANET HALE CHIERA, 74, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born August 5, 1949, in Wayne, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lula Hale.  Her sister Judy Kay Bloss also preceded her in death.  Janet was retired from Corbin Ltd. and attended Wayne Baptist Church.                  Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Robert P....

Our beloved father, HERMAN P. PERRY, 83, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  With his final breath, he was surrounded by his five children – Darlene (Greg) McCoy, Jimmy Dale (Parr) Perry, David Perry, Rebecca (Bill) Albert, and Shelley (Matthew) Wooten. Herman was born on July 19, 1940, the son of the late Pansy Clay and Walter Lake Perry.  Raised in the hills of West Virginia, Herman was no stranger to traveling country back...

KENNITH RAY “TOBE” NAPIER, 71, of East Lynn, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at home.  He was born May 10, 1952, at Kiahsville, W.Va., a son of the late Edgar and Milda Napier.  Also preceding him in death was one sister, Judy Faye King; and one brother Bobby Joe Napier.  Tobe was retired from Hercie Trucking.                  Survivors include his loving wife, Teresa...