All Obituaries

John Allen Sovine, 68, of Culloden passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 after a short illness. He was born in Hurricane to the on August 5, 1952 to the late Roy and Clara Sovine. He was also preceded in death by his son John Allen Jr. and brother George Sovine. He was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God He is survived by his wife Marion and sons, Fritz (Crystal) Sovine of Hurricane, Larry (Christiana)  Sovine of Charleston and 6 grandchildren Sisters, Ginger Sowards and Mildred...

David Eugene Sowards, 53, of Cross Lanes passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Dennis and Loretta Sowards and 5 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his Sister Cheryl Lynn Sowards of Hurricane and Brother Jeffery Alan Sowards of Cross Lanes and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Billy Joe Grass Sr. 83, died at his home Friday, June 4, 2021 after an extended illness. He was born June 11, 1937 and was the son of the late John Jackson Grass and Pauline Reynolds Grass. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter Fallon Nicole Grass. He attended Glenville State College, graduated from Marshall University and Miami University. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and Navy. He dedicated his working career to education, retiring from the State of WV. He was...

Rhea L Duke, 81, of Hurricane went home to be with lord on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the Hubbard Hospice House at Thomas Hospital.  She was the daughter of the Late Rev. Howard and Laverta Little of Tennessee. She graduated from Milton High School Class of 1957.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmie Duke, Daughter Bethany Duke, Sister Joyce Denton, Brothers Dewayne Little and Ted Little. She is survived by her daughter LaDonna Escue (Tim), 3 grandchildren, Allyssia...

Judith Ann Fisher, 80, of Hurricane, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2021 at Hospice Care in Charleston, WV after a short battle with oral cancer. She was a 1959 graduate of Hurricane High School. She enjoyed traveling and did so as often as was possible. Many trips with friends, family, cruises and of course the yearly trip to Myrtle Beach. She had various hobbies including crocheting, reading, shopping and spending time with family. Her latest joy were her two newest great...

Karen “Styx” Eads, 57, of St Albans went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 24, 2021 after a short illness.  She was born August 26, 1963 to the late Jettis and Linda Brown. She was also preceded in death by brothers Timothy Brown, Jeffery Brown and Michael Brown. She is survived by her husband Jeffrey Eads, Daughters Amanda Statts and Rachel Dailey, Sisters Sheila Mollohan, Angelina Edwards, Brothers Jerry Brown, James Brown, Anthony Brown and 11 Grandchildren, A memorial...

Delores Ann Burnett, 87 of St. Albans, passed away on May 23, 2021 at 2:23 a.m. after a short illness.  She was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  Delores is survived by 3 sisters, Betty Reveal of St. Albans, Phyllis Heath of St. Albans and Sue Coleman of Tornado WV.  Son Stephen (Kimberly) Brannan of Albemarle NC.  3 grandchildren, Jennifer Jones of Albemarle NC, Daniel Brannan of Forest Park GA and Amy Raffaldt of Albemarle NC.  2 great grandchildren,...

Lana Lynn Davis, 61, of Branchland, WV went home May 19, 2021, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lana was reunited with her late husband Timothy S. Davis, Lana was Tim’s baby. She was born in Cabell County the daughter of the late Alfred “JR” Setliff and Lola Marie Neal Setliff and sister Brenda (Ken) Hunt. She will be remembered for Love of the Lord and family. She had a contagious smile and laugh. She loved camping at Rivers Edge Campground and loved to play...

  JUDY LYNN KENDALL, 61, of Cross Lanes, WV, passed away on May 19, 2021, after a short illness. Born on April 22, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Demmey Beach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Sister, Lora Ann Silvey. Judy is survived by her loving husband, James Kendall; brothers Terry (Sandy) of Hurricane, Thim (Jan) of Vero Beach, FL; twin sister, Jill Beach of Cross Lanes; 100-year-old Mother-in-Law, Lorraine Kendall of Raceland, KY;...

Keith L. Ritz went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Keith was born on December 27, 1938 in Charleston, WV to the late Noel and Freda Ritz. He is survived by his partner Michael Stover, his daughter Kim Ritz (wife Karen Castleberry), son Kevin Ritz (wife Marti), stepdaughters Amber Stratton (husband Tommy) and Haley Stover, Granddaughters Savannah and Sophie Grierson, sister Doris Hatfield, niece Patty Dresdow (husband David) and several great nieces and nephews. Most...