All Obituaries

Richard Keith Bays, 76, of Hurricane, WV Born October 12, 1942, Died May 21, 2019 working on the farm that he loved. Keith was a 1960 Graduate of Hurricane High School, He served in the U. S. Army where he was a member of The Old Guard making rank of Sergeant. He was also a member of the Hamlin Church of Christ and retired from Special Metals in 1995. Keith spent many happy hours visiting and talking on the phone with family and friends, weekly trips to the cattle market and buying and...

          On Mothers Day, May 12, 2019, Mairlis Clotene Edwards, 84, said goodbye to her family in West Virginia and departed to heaven to be reunited with husband of 53 years, Carl Nelson Edwards, and her little girl Betty Edwards, who died while still an infant. She will also be reunited with her older brother, Dallas Johnson, who was killed during World War II, as well as her other brothers Harless Johnson, Orus Johnson, and baby brother Chester....

Raymond Peak, 90, of Hurricane, WV, passed away May 11, 2019, following an accident.  Mr. Peak was the long-time mayor of Hurricane, WV, serving the city for 44 years before his retirement in 2007.  Prior to being elected Mayor in 1957, he was elected the town Recorder for two terms. Mayor Peak taught at Hurricane High School where he met the love of his life and future wife, Gloria (Sowards).  He also taught at Hannon High School (Mason County, WV) where he started the band,...

Helen Pauline Davis, 76, of Poca went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 10, 2019 after a short illness. She was a homemaker and attended Poca Methodist Church. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bobby” Davis, stepdaughter Diane Lynn Davis and Stepson Robert E. Davis Jr. and sister Elizabeth Jordan.  She is survived by her son Douglas; and daughter Karinda and stepson Keith.  6 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. Visitation Service will...

Carrie Ellen McCloud, 84 of Hurricane went to be with the Lord Monday, May 6, 2019 at home after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her Husband Luther McCloud, parents Robert and Natalie Dingus. Carrie attended the Hurricane Bible Church in Hurricane, WV. She is survived by her sons Dewayne, (Brenda) of Powhatan, VA and Kenny of Hurricane Grandchildren Josh, Matt, and Justyn McCloud and a host of family and friends and special friends Patti Keeney and Kinzie Keeney for all the...

KEITH BIAS, 84, of Hurricane, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2019. II Corinthians 5:8 provides Christians assurance that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Keith was born March 11, 1933, in Cabell County, a son of the late Hershel and Mabel Bias. He was preceded in death by one sister, Myrtle Pauline "Polly" Bias Miller; five brothers, Forest Blair Bias, Darrell Ray Bias, Owen Elliott Bias, Robert Kelly Bias, and Charles Hershel Bias. He...

Timothy Scott Davis, 57, of Branchland, WV, went home April 28, 2019, to walk the streets of gold.Tim was the husband of Lana L. Davis, who celebrated 38 years of marriage.  Lana was Tim’s Baby. He was born in Kanawha County.  He was the son of the late Edgar L. Davis and Rebecca “Imogene” Erwin Davis.  Tim graduated from Hurricane High School in 1980 and went to work in the oil and gas field for the next 38 years. Tim was a member of Gods House of Prayer...

Jimmy Lewis, 71, of Hurricane passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 after an ATV accident near his home. After spending six years in the U. S. Army Reserves Jimmy went on to retire as a Bus Driver from Putnam County Schools. He enjoyed the outdoors and his pets. He was preceded in death by his parents Jimmy and Francis Lewis and daughter Angie Unik. He is survived by sisters Brenda McDaniel and Kathy Hanson both of Culloden and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later...

Robert (Bob) Yeomans passed away peacefully in his 83rd year on Sunday April 28th, 2019 in Hospice of Huntington.  He was born on December 29, 1935 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.  He lived in Canada for 58 years and raised his family.  He met and married Kay Elswick in 1993 in West Virginia.  Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as a plumber, car salesman and handyman.  He loved to use to his hands to build and...

Stephen Allen Gillispie, 77, of Teays Valley, passed away on March 13, 2019 at Broadmore Assisted Living.  He was born in Charleston, WV on February 23, 1942, to Curtis and Garnett Gillispie. Steve graduated from St. Albans High School and attended West Virginia State College.  He served four years in the US Air Force and then began his career with C&P Telephone (later Bell Atlantic) until his retirement from Verizon.  Steve was a long-time member of Sleepy Hollow Golf...