All Obituaries

Franklin D. Hensley, 85, of Buckfork of Harts, departed this life on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 17, 1933 in Shively, WV, a son of the late James Hensley Sr. and Lucinda (Bryant) Hensley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Hensley; ten brothers, Stonewall, Harvey, Lewis, James Jr., Major, George, Don, Albert, Jesse and Charley; seven sisters, Ferbie Farley, Betty Akers, Gladys Hensley, Gracie Tomblin, Rosa...

Howard Francis Knam, 85, of Yolyn, WV, departed this life on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. He was born June 10, 1934 in Cleveland, OH, a son of the late Francis and Katherine Knam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Gail Knam. Howard enjoyed spending time with family and friends, attending the Sons of the Second meetings, collecting guns, flying airplanes, and working on computers. He was a member of...

Carolyn Lucas, 69, of Lake, WV, departed this life on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital. She was born May 24, 1950 in Madison, WV, the daughter of the late King Solomon Osborne and Gladys Osborne In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Husbands, Thurmond “Buddy” Elkins and Elmer Lucas Sr; one daughter, Tamara DeLisa Lucas; three sisters, Virginia Darby, Loretta “Joe” White and Jewel Dillon; and five brothers, Fred Osborne,...

Linda Hood, 73, of Ethel, WV, departed this life on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Dignity Hospice House in Chapmanville, WV. She was born December 22, 1945 in Bluefield, WV, the daughter of the late John and Edith Mitchell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four sisters and her first husband, Larry Kinser. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Albert Hood; one daughter, Carol (Ben) Lesher of Ethel, WV; one son, Stephen (Joi) Kinser of KY; one sister,...

Patricia Mae Shelton, 61, of Ranger, WV, departed this life on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 9. 1957 in Hamlin, WV, the daughter of the late Jesse Abbott and Sena Jane Browning. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Willie Abbott, Ereline Abbott, Boyd Browning and Mae Williamson; father-in-law, Grady Shelton; mother-in-law, Druzella Spry; one son, Brandon Shelton; and one brother, Gary Abbott.  Patricia enjoyed trout...

Tina Duncan, 57, of Morrisvale, WV, departed this life on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Chapmanville Hospice House. She was born January 6, 1962 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Priscella (Kesley) Adkins and the late John Henry Messer. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Hilmer Messer, Tina Adkins, Evelina Stone and Shelby Stone. Tina enjoyed quilting, going to the goodwill, being outdoors and spending time with her family and grand-babies.  Those left...

Manuel Dalton, 75, of Harts, WV, departed this life on Monday, June 10, 2019 at his residence, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born February 16, 1944 in Harts, WV, a son of the late Carless Dalton and Mary “Trent” Dalton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson, Brandon Lee Dalton; sisters, Ina Simms and Silvia Williamson; brother Landville Dalton and special friends, Vernon Bradley and Donnie Ray Frye. Manuel enjoyed Hunting, camping,...

Jason Wayne Woodrum, 42, of Julian, WV, departed this life on Monday, June 10, 2019 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born October 31, 1976 in Charleston, WV, a son of Roger and Sherry Woodrum of Julian. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvie and Betty Woodrum and Sam and Evie Hill. Jason enjoyed playing pool, fishing and spending time outdoors. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include one daughter, Ashley Woodrum of Charleston;...

Shannon Danielle Williams, 39, of Nellis, WV, departed this life on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Hubbard Hospice House, South Charleston, WV. She was born May 24, 1980 in Madison, WV, the daughter of Danny (Debbie) Johnson of Nellis and the late Gracie Johnson. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death one son, Ricky Lee, grandparents, Arthur Johnson, Ezra and Martha Lusk, and her father-in-law, Earl Williams. Shannon enjoyed playing with her kids, spending time with her mother...

Rickey Dale Vickers, 54, of Big Creek, WV, departed this life on Monday, June 3, 2019 at CAMC General Hospital. He was born June 12, 1964 in Logan, WV, a son of the late Donald and Betty Vickers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Laura and Gloria, one brother, Phillip and one sister-in-law, Anna Vickers. Rickey enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with family. Those left to cherish his memory include his companion, Judy Steele of Big...