All Obituaries

Larry Wayne Brohard, 81, of Hurricane passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, in St. Mary’s medical center after a long illness. He was a retired police officer from Alexandria, VA and a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force and enjoyed wood working. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Lynn Lewis Brohard, his first wife Rebecca Macky, parents Wilbert and Erma Gregory Brohard, sister-in-law Della Parker Brohard and Stepson Stephen West. He is survived by his Brother Denver Brohard of...

Virginia Dumont Gillespie, of Hurricane, WV, passed away April 17, 2024.  Virginia, the daughter of Edgar and Virginia Nell (Jarvis) Dumont, was born June 24, 1930, in South Charleston, WV.  She attended South Charleston High School, where she served as President of the Student Council and graduated with honors in 1947.  She also attended Charleston School of Commerce and received her Stenographic Diploma in 1948.   In 1949, Virginia married Kellis M. Gillespie, son...

Billie "Dadoo" Bishop, a Marine, husband, son, brother, grandfather and friend went to be with his heavenly father on April 17, 2024 at the age of 98, with his loving wife by his side.     Billie was born May 19, 1925, the son of the late William and Emma Cook Bishop.  He was preceded in death by eight siblings.  Billie leaves behind his beloved wife of 77 years, Geneva Thomason Bishop, three daughters - Elisa (Steve) Dilly of Lexington Kentucky, Bettina...

Gayla Doughty, age 77, passed away on April 15th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and inspiration. She was the devoted wife of 54 years to Raymond Doughty, loving mother of Aaron Doughty and Brent Doughty (Terri Howard), and grandmother to Christian Hatfield, Lexie Hatfield, and Luke Racer. She also leaves behind her brothers, Michael Payne (Leeann Payne) and Harold “Butch” Payne, and her sister LaDonna Craft as well as many nieces and nephews. Gayla was preceded in death...

Junior Gay Bays, age 97, of Hamlin, WV,  joined his Heavenly Father on April 12, 2024. Junior was born in Putnam County, WV to the late Outher Elmer and Garnett Bays on February 26, 1927. His early life instilled in him a great work ethic and ingenuity. Junior married Christina Lovejoy on January 25, 1945 sharing 77 years of marriage. He joined the United States Army later the same year and proudly served as a rifleman and truck driver. He was a member of the American Legion Milton...

Wanda Sue Searls Rice, 79, of Hurricane passed away on April 8, 2024, after a sudden illness. She was a graduate of Hurricane High School; she was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Cass Rice and parents Earl and Zula Searls and sister-in-law Rita Searls. She is survived by her brother Paul Searls, niece, Kathy Anderson, and nephew, Davis Searls all of Hurricane and several extended family members and friends. Funeral service will be 11:00 Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Allen Funeral Home...

Sharon Lee Cottrell Basham, 86, of Hurricane, WV died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston, Sharon was born March 26, 1938 in Hurricane, WV, a daughter of the late Carson and Ivel Cottrell. Also preceding her in death was a sister Joann Cottrell Wackenheim, and a son, John Andrew Basham. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Harold Ray “Hoot” Basham and 2 grandsons Ryan and Ben. 3 Nieces, Marybeth Proctor, Sheri Germane, Susan...