All Obituaries

Jerry Kep Childers, 56, of Culloden passed away after sudden illness on Thursday, May 24, 2018. He was a Retired Truckdriver, Veteran of the U. S. Navy and member of the Main St. Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife Vanessa, daughter London Childers at home, sister Kimberly Childers of Pennsylvania and other extended family. Memorial service will be Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 4 til 6 at Main Street Church of Christ in Hurricane.

Freida Ruth Gray of Goodlettsville, TN entered her eternal home on May 22, 2018 surrounded by her family; she was 67. Freida was retired from Regions Bank as Vice President and Area Branch Operations Manager.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hendersonville. Freida was a volunteer at Skyline Medical Center, USO at the Nashville International Airport and Citizen Patrol for the city of Goodlettsville.   Her amazing smile and laughter could melt the...

Forrest Wayne Thweatt, 75, of Culloden went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 21, 2018 after a courageous fight with cancer. Born in Kentucky and raised in Michigan. He was a retired  chemical truck driver and Veteran of U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by parents, Father Elvis Forest Thweatt, mother Emma Rose Thweatt, step mother Verlene Thweatt, Brother Bobby Thweatt and Step brother Jerone Lawrence. He is survived by his wife Roxann Duke Thweatt and children...

Brian Keith Tucker, 38, of Hurricane, Born May 9, 1980 to Connie Sowards and Steve Tucker gained his wings on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.  Brian was an avid fisherman who never missed a chance to cast a line, He was always ready to go to a rock concert or hang out with friends and family. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to lend a helping hand in times of need. Brian was preceded in death by Grandparents Frances and Homer Sowards and Wilma and Elmer Tucker. He is survived...

Emma “Louise” Farrow, 83, went home to be with Jesus after a long illness on Friday, May 11, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was a member of The Hurricane First Church of God and retired Buffet Cook from 76 Truck Stop.   She was preceded in death by her son Danny Ray Blythe, father Andrew Thomas Reynolds, mother Ramie Parker Reynolds, sister Elizabeth Walton, brothers Andrew Thomas Reynolds Jr.  Henry Lee Reynolds, Floyd Granville Reynolds and Connie Lewis...

R. L. “Bob” Sutherland, 85, of Hurricane, WV passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from Dementia. Born on May 21, 1932 and was a former Putnam County Magistrate and Putnam County assessor. Preceded in death by his wife Leona Withrow Sutherland. He is survived by his two sons Phil (Pam Cottrell) Sutherland of Hurricane and Tony (Billie) Sutherland of Scott Depot, granddaughter Jennifer, great grandsons Joseph and Weston and one very special Sweet Heart to him Bernice Asbury of...

Mrs. Natalie Ann Strickler Jones, born February 11, 1934, wife of Ralph D. Jones of Hurricane, WV passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 with her family by her side. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Gods Tabernacle, 5711 Kanawha Turnpike, St. Albans, WV. Followed by a graveside service at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to West Virginian’s for Life. www.wvforlife.org. Allen...

Jetta Neil Pingley, 73, of Culloden passed away May 3, 2018 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born February 10, 1945 to the late Eugene C. and Mildred Swann Sowards. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Charles M. Neil. She was a successful business owner of J & J Income Tax and Accounting for over 30 years. She is survived by her husband Irvin Pingley; Daughter Earlene Anglin of Culloden; Sister Linda (Charles) Stanley of Parkersburg; Step children...

Charles Judson Craddock 82, of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away at home on Wednesday, May 02, 2018 after a brief battle with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.   Born on April 29, 1936 in Huntington, WV, the son of Donald Judson Craddock and Inez Mae Craddock.He was a graduate of Hurricane High School and Georgia Institute of Technology.   As a Chemical Engineer, he co-oped with American Viscose while in college and retired from FMC Corporation after 42...

Wanda “Jean” Burden went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 30, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.    Jean was born February 11, 1948 to late Thomas and Phala Shirkey of Hurricane.  She attended Hurricane Church of Nazarene.   She is survived by her husband of 52 years, William Franklin Burden; son, William Alex Burden (Michelle Riddle) of Hurricane; daughter, Brandy Michelle Sowards (Jody...