All Obituaries

  Linda Sue Epperhart, 73, of Whitman, WV, departed this life on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at CAMC General Hospital at Charleston, WV. She was born March 15, 1950, at Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Eugene “Shorty” and Ruby Adkins Epperhart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda “BK” Ferguson; one grandson, Spencer; one great-granddaughter, Aaliyah; and her long-term partner, James Edward Kazee. Linda was a homemaker. She...

  Sgt. Cory S. Maynard, 37, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Turkey Creek, KY, departed this life on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born July 22, 1985, at South Williamson, KY, the son of Steven Walter Maynard and Leslie Cather Maynard. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Billie Owens, Juanita and Lester Cather, and Janice and Walter Maynard; and one aunt, Ethel Jo Cather. Sgt. Maynard served 15 years with the West Virginia State Police. He began working at an early age at...

  Garland “Gene” Stevens, 86, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Lake, WV, departed this life on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House at Charleston, WV. He was born December 4, 1936, at Chelyan, WV, a son of the late Edward and Xenia Woodrum Stevens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gilpin Stevens; 12 brothers; and 3 sisters. Gene was a skilled upholsterer. He also proudly served in the United States Army. In his spare time, he...

  Rhonda Gail Miller Farley, 63, of Chapmanville, WV, departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Born August 1, 1959, at Logan, WV, she was a daughter of the late Mattsman and Juanita Conley Farley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Miller. Rhonda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, and she adored being with her grandchildren. She enjoyed many things in life including knitting, cooking, drinking Diet Coke, and...

  James E. “Jim” Ruggles, 75, of Peach Creek, WV, departed this life on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Logan Regional Medical Center at Logan, WV. He was born on May 4, 1948, at Corning, NY, the son of the late Lloyd and Margaret Barber Ruggles. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by five sisters, Barbara Jacobi, Elaine Radka, Gale Abbey, Shirley Kuttner, and Marjorie Simpson; and three brothers, Frank Ruggles, Lloyd “Ron” Ruggles, and Thomas...

  Kathy Ann Thompson, 58, of Mallory, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, leaving from Logan Regional Medical Center at Logan, WV. She was born October 25, 1964, at Accoville, WV, the daughter of the late Lanny and Adeline Ferrell Lusk. Kathy was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of the Greenville Freewill Baptist Church. She loved the outdoors and could often be found working in her yard and flower garden, sitting on the porch, or fishing. She also...

  Muriel Jean Dalton, 90, of Harts, WV, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in North Carolina. Jean was born April 17, 1933, at Harts, WV, to the late Archie and Hettie Browning Manns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Dalton. Jean retired from the Lincoln County Board of Education where she served as a cook for over 20 years. A devoted Christian, she was a member of Guyan Freewill Baptist...

  Charley “Andy” Hall, 92, of Chapmanville, WV, departed this life Tuesday, May 16, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was born March 16, 1931, to the late Tolbert Hall, Sr., and Junie Hensley Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Helen Mullins Hall; three brothers, Hiram Hall, Tolbert Hall, Jr., and Millard Hall; and two sisters, Hollean Hall and Pauline Adams Peters. Mr. Hall was a retired coal miner from...

  Rickey Sherman Waite, 68, of Danville, WV, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at his residence. Born January 20, 1955, at Akron, OH, a son of the late Wilmer and Lorraine Akers Waite. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Cevueny, and several aunts and uncles. Rickey enjoyed watching all sports, including football, and he also enjoyed watching Westerns. Rickey is survived by two daughters, Jayme Hellstrom of Fleming Island Plantation, FL, and...

  Martha Adams, 89, of Harts, WV, formerly of Columbus, OH, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born August 12, 1933, at Harts, WV, the daughter of the late George and Lena Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Melva Adams, and one brother-in-law, Luther Adams. Martha enjoyed spending time working in her flower garden, baking, and she always made sure everyone received a card for their birthday. Those left to cherish her memory include...