All Obituaries

  Judy K. Bazzilla Bryant, 75, of Holden, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Thomas Memorial Hospital at South Charleston, WV. Born March 6, 1947, at Holden, WV, she was the daughter of the late Johnny and Reba Samson Bazzilla. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Shyann Akers. Judy was a homemaker. She was also a devoted Christian and a member of the First Church of Christ of Chapmanville. Judy enjoyed...

  A beloved husband, father, pops, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many, Fred Allen May, Jr., also known as Freddy, 42, of Limestone Branch Rd., Big Creek, WV, went to be with his heavenly father and his earthly father, Fred May, Sr., whom Freddy’s heart just missed so much, on Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born on September 29, 1980, at Huntington, WV, the son of Tammy Thomas May of Big Creek, WV, and the late Fred Allen May, Sr. In addition to his father...

  Sadie Ann Christian, 75, of Chapmanville, WV, departed this life on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at her residence. Sadie was born January 13, 1948, at Logan, WV, she was the daughter of the late Burl and Sadie Barker Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Christian. Sadie worked as a teacher’s aide for 33 years at East and West Chapmanville Grade Schools. She also served as a former town council member at the Town of Chapmanville and...

  Jeanie Iris Meeks Tomblin Mullins, 64, of Harts, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2023, leaving from CAMC General Hospital at Charleston, WV. Born August 30, 1958, at Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Dallas and Geneva “Peanuts” Browning Meeks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Loretta Jean Tomblin; one brother, Kenneth “Jeff” Meeks; her first husband, Rodney Tomblin; and her...

  Wanda Lee Hensley, 76, of Chapmanville, WV, born January 16, 1947, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 18, 2023, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Elizabeth Florence; and her sister, Carol Coffey. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 60 years, Homer Hensley; three children, Gary (Patrice) Hensley, Sherry (Ancil Jr) Bell, and Allen Hensley; two grandchildren, Brett Hensley and Brittany (Brandon)...

  Jennie Compton, 81, of Amherstdale, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2023, leaving from her residence with family by her side. She was born September 27, 1941, at Lorado, WV, a daughter of the late Lee and Goldie Campbell Crum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, Dennis Compton, Sr.; four sisters, Christine McCarty, Sharon Adkins, Betty Jo Crum, and Shirley “Nannie” Lack; six brothers, Dewey Crum, Jerry...

  Charles Houston Conley, 68, of Chapmanville, WV, received his heavenly wings on Friday, January 13, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Charles was born May 10, 1954, to the late Charlie and Dorothy Slone Conley of Caney, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, James Conley, Emmett Conley, and June Conley; two sisters, Mary Meadows and Peggy Adkins; and one grandson, Kagen Spencer. Charles loved spending time with his family and friends. He...

  William “Cotton” Reagan, 80, of Ethel, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, leaving from CAMC Memorial Hospital at Charleston, WV. Born April 27, 1942, at Welch, WV, he was the son of the late James Homer and Viola Shumate Reagan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mariam Reagan; one son, Billy Reagan, Jr.; two brothers, James Reagan and Ralph Reagan; and one sister, Anna Tomblin. Cotton, as he was...

  Gwendolyn Sue “Gwen” Nelson, 64, of Logan, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2023, leaving from Logan Regional Medical Center at Logan, WV. Born August 6, 1958, at Logan, WV, a daughter of the late Luther and Ernestine Adams Vance. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kasey Nelson; one brother, Danny Vance; three sisters, Patty Vance, Vicky Vance, and Wilma Vance; her maternal grandparents and paternal...

  Alice Gore Adams, 86, of Chapmanville, WV, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in her lifelong home. She was born on December 5, 1936, at Holden, WV, to the late Elmer and Cora Gore. She was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, Lyle Adams; sons, Johnny Keith and Eric Wayne; sisters, Zola Fields, Thelma Strickland, Nancy Harless; brothers, Jim Bob, Clint, Willie, and Olson Gore. Those left to cherish her memory are her...