All Obituaries

Denver Clayton Call, 91, of Hurricane, WV passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Hurricane and a member of the First Baptist Church of Hurricane, Denver was respected and well know in his hometown. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Marcelain; his daughters, Barbara (Paul) Welch of Phoenix, AZ, Beth Jeffers of Jackson, OH; his grandchildren, Bryan Welch and Kelsey Welch and great grandson Caison Monaghan all of Phoenix, AZ; sister Anna Ruth...

Frances M. Dent, 85, of Hurricane, formerly of Culloden, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2019. She will always be remembered as a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was born on September 8, 1934, in Culloden and was the daughter of the late W.D. “Bill” and Kathleen V. Burdette.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Lester R. “Bucky” Dent, and brothers Thurmond R., Raymond L., and Jesse D. Burdette. ...

Billy Shirkey, 72, of Hurricane went home to be with the Lord on Sept 12,2019. He was an Ordained Baptist Deacon, Retired from Midway Ford Inc. and a Member of Antioch Baptist Church in Ona. He is survived by his loving wife and caregiver for 54 years Pat. Sons, Mark of Texas, Danny of Culloden, 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter Lisa, Robert and Edith Burdette whom raised him and Buttons his loving dog of 18 years. His wish was to be donated...

Stephen D. Erwin, 63, of Hurricane passed away August 14, 2019 from complications of heart surgery. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents Elvin and Freda Erwin; sisters Lucy Erwin Gibson, Linda Kay Erwin.  Stephen is survived by his fiancé Rita Martin of Hurricane, daughter Nikki Erwin (Steven Richards) of South Charleston, sister Darlene Martin of Culloden, and brothers Roger Erwin (Mona) of Hurricane and Mike Erwin of Hurricane. He worked at John Amos for 33 years and...

Eloise Ernestine Welker Guthrie, 85, passed away at the home she shared with her son Mike and his wife Robin, on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Eloise was born on Peach Ridge and raised in Hurricane, WV Graduating with the class of 1954. She became a resident of St. Albans when she moved to help her children in their time of need. Eloise was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Inez Welker of Hurricane. She was the oldest sibling in a crew of 10. She was also preceded in death by her...

Tera Lee Smith born on August 16, 1993, passed away on July 20, 2019, from a sudden illness surrounded by her family with love and prayers.   She was a daughter, sister, mother and granddaughter.  Words can not express the love for Tera and the happiness she brought with her.  Tera’s love and beautiful memories will be with us all forever in our hearts.  Tera is survived by her parents, David and Glenna; sister Katie Smith; daughter, Annie Grace and son, Weston...

Edna Carol Manning Krepps, 75, of Hurricane, WV went to be with her Heavenly Father, surrounded by her family on July 19, 2019 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. She was preceded in death by her parents, William O. Manning and Ruthanna “Clarice” Manning of Hurricane, WV. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Charles M. Krepps, daughters Kelli Krepps Estep and husband Harry Estep of Barboursville and Katherine Krepps Osburn and husband Jason...

Willard M. Farley (Max) of Powhatan, VA, formerly of Hurricane, WV, went to be with our Lord on July 19, 2019, at the age of 75, with his family by his side. He fought a courageous battle against cancer.   Mr. Farley was born on December 14, 1943, to Jess Willard and Vera Mae Farley.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Benjamin Craig Farley.     Max was a devoted and much loved husband, father, and grandfather.  He was a member of Hurricane...

Tammy Lynn Dent Sanders, 49, of Poca passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 after an accident at her home. She was a graduate of Milton High School and is survived by her husband Mike Sanders, sons Jamie Wayne McGill and Clarence Harold McGill IV. And parents Larry and Lois Dent. Private service will be held and burial will be in Lawson Cemetery.

Davy Lee Burdette, 88, of Culloden, WV, passed away from this world in peace July 14, 2019, after a short illness. Born May 9, 1931 to Carl and Jewel Burdette, Davy was a lifelong member of the Laywell Church of Christ.  An Army veteran, Davy served during the Korean war as a medic treating burn victims of that conflict at Fort Sam Houston, TX and in Heidelburg, Germany. He was a well-known barber in Culloden and Teays Valley for many years and was employed by the Putnam County Board...