All Obituaries

Heavens gates were opened for Jacqueline G. Bryant “Jackie” on September 27, 2023. She is now with the love of her life, Gillis Bryant, husband of 51 years, who was waiting for her at heaven’s gates. Jacqueline, “Jackie” Bryant resided in Hurricane, WV. Near her daughter and son-in-law Tracey and Jason Snyder, also her Granddaughter Sahara Assi. Sasha Pitman and husband Jacob reside in Charleston and have one son Ari Pitman. Jackie also has a surviving sister...

Emogene Garrett Freeman, 99 of Hurricane went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2023 in the Hubbard Hospice House. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hurricane. Born June 14, 1924 to the late Eustace and Mary Pate Garrett. She was  preceded in death by 3 brothers Quentin Garrett, Milford Garrett and Wilford Garrett; 3 sisters Elezine Martin, Elsie Turner and Rena Cooper, and a step-grandson. She Is survived by daughter Sandra Sovine of Hurricane, WV; son Gregory...

After a long battle with dementia, the tiny but mighty Judy Faye Jinks Ferrell, 71, of Hurricane, WV went to be with her Heavenly Father on September 24, 2023. Judy is proceeded in death by her parents, Earl and Clara Jinks, as well as her siblings, Elsie Hensley and Eddie Jinks. She leaves behind her faithful and loving husband of 52 years, Les Ferrell, siblings Mary Rooper and Shirley Anderson, and her three boys Bobby (Michelle), Robert (Amber) and Tony (Julie) Ferrell as well as her...

Norma Jean McManus, 83, of Hurricane passed away peacefully at home after being bed ridden for several years. Despite being bed ridden she kept her sense of humor and zest for life. She is survived by her sisters Faye Hammock of Lanett, Alabama and Sue Tassen of Hurricane, WV; Son Charles Neal of Phenix City, Alabama; 2 grandchildren, Christopher and Christina; and best friend and companion Ronald Capps Graveside service will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Hendersonville, NC

Ruth Ann Craddock DECEMBER 9, 1937 – SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 RuthAnn (Fletcher) Craddock, 85, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Hurricane and Harman, WV passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ, Monday Sept. 18, 2023 in Elkins, WV. RuthAnn was a graduate of Hurricane High School, class of 1956 where she met the love of her life, Jimmie K. Craddock and together they shared 67 years of marriage. RuthAnn most recently attended Christ Fellowship Church,...

Geraldine “Gerrie” Osburn Ward, 81, of Milton, went home to her beloved Savior on September 13, 2023, after a brief illness. Gerrie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Lonnie Charles Ward, her only daughter, Mary Beth Bennett and son-in-law, Jeremy Bennett of Winfield, West Virginia. She is also survived by four grandchildren, who were the light of her life. Thessa Chae Bennett Hawley and her husband, Nash of Hurricane, Tytus Ward Bennett, Talitha Grace Bennett, and Torah...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved brother, father and grandfather Denver Jay Grant, age 79, of Hurricane died September 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Violet Washington Grant and Arnold Grant, his wife Woody (Brenda) Grant, 5 brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his four daughters: Barbie Grant, Alisha (Steve) Fisher, Terrie (Ken) Humphries, Cheryl (Tim) Cabell, son, Justin Grant, two sisters, Bonnie (Gerald) Beaver and Sue (Gary)...

Shawn R Steiner, 56, of Milton went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 7, 2023 after an extended illness. He was a graduate of Nitro High School and attended Marshall University, Shawn then became and a contractor by trade and was the owner of Sparky’s Home Improvement, LLC. He was a member of Main Street Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Melissa Casdorph Steiner; Son, Lawrence Rice of Indiana; Daughter Alea Ardoin of Milton; 5 grandchildren, Coltyn,...

Patricia Jean Drake, born November 17, 1933, went to her heavenly home on September 5, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Eula Faulkner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Clyde W. Drake and brother Robert E. Faulkner. Jean, as she was known, was very active in her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hurricane where she was involved in the choir for many years, was an avid seamstress who made several items with the Sew and Grow...