All Obituaries

Randy Lynn Goff , 64, of Hurricane passed away at his home on Friday, January 9, 2021 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his Parents Sidney and Betty Ellis and sister Patsy Ammascato and brothers Brad Ellis and John Ellis. Survived by his wife Elzana and Brothers, , Murphy, Roy, Bobby and Brian, Sisters Phyllis and Donna all of Hurricane and many nieces and nephews. Due to Covid-19 a Private Funeral Service will be held and a Memorial service with family and friends will be...

Charlie (our precious Poppy)Miller of Hurricane, WV went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2021 after a long illness at Hubbard Hospice in South Charleston, WV. Charlie was born on September 28, 1936 to Nonda and Harvey Miller of Lincoln County, WV.  Charlie was a graduate of Duvall High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He retired in 2001 from Union Carbide and Bayer after 44 years in the instrument department and training department at the Institute Plant. He...

Michael Allen Joplin, 70, of Hurricane passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Nancy, daughter, Sarah Shoaf (Chris) of Hurricane, son, Abram Joplin of NC, sister Peggy Matney of Poca, grandchildren, Erin Jane Bandy, Katie Jo Chapman, Jeremiah Shabdue and Alexandria Shoaf all of Hurricane. He was a Geo Technical Driller for over 30 years. He was employed at EnviroProbe Integrated Solutions. Mike will be greatly missed by his family, friends...

Nora Mae Maynard, 74, formerly of Man, WV went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 7, 2021 after short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Maynard, and sons Edward and Billy.  She is survived by her sons, William Maynard, Michael Maynard and Kenneth Maynard Jr. and daughter Mary Skaggs, 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held.

  Frank M. Hutton, 93, of Hurricane, WV born March 8, 1927 went home to be with his Lord on January 4, 2021. Frank was a member of First Baptist Church of Hurricane serving on the Trustee Board and as an usher. He was a member of Teamsters Local 175. He was a World War II Navy veteran as a ship’s cook. He graduated from DuPont High School. He retired as a truck driver from Mason-Dixon Tank Lines with 28 years of service. His driving career began as a cab driver in Cleveland,...

Curtis Clay Sowards, 46, of Hurricane passed away on January 2, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of the Hurricane area and former over the road Truck Driver.  He was preceded in death by his parents Homer and Francis Sowards, son Curtis Sowards and brother Pete Sowards. He is survived by his daughter Tiffany (Charley) McCallister, grandchildren, Bentley Joe and Molly, and mother of his children Bonnie Forsback and special friend Homer McCallister, sisters, Connie Henry and Joyce...

Cora Mae Thomas, 83, of Hurricane went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 31, 2020 after a short illness. She was retired from Danny’s Custodial service and was a lifelong resident of Hurricane. She is survived by Brother Bernie (Jane) Thomas of Southern Pines NC. And many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. Funeral service will be 2:00 Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Allen Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Brooks officiating, and Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon...

Joe Ray Varian, 83 of Hurricane, W Va. was uplifted into the arms of angels December 31, 2020. Survived by his loving wife of 36 years Donna (Mynes) Varian and children Kaven and Liz Ransom,  Jim and Connie young, Rick and Phyliss Varian, Cathy Varian, and Robin Bias.  Along with  their thirteen grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by parents William P. “Buck” and Mildred “Millie” Varian along with son Joel jr.  He was...

Robert Lee Martin, 91 (Bob) of Culloden, West Virginia entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on October 26, 1929, the youngest of five sons of Lewis Furzell Martin and Gladys Myrtle Clark Martin of Culloden, West Virginia.   Robert proudly served his country as a Veteran of the Korean War.  He was stationed aboard the USS Yosemite as a Naval Boatswain Mate. He was also a member of the...

Rita P. Martin, 63, of Hurricane, passed away December 29, 2020 after complications of Covid-19. Rita was currently employed by Family Health Care of Teays Valley and was a graduate of Winfield High School class of 1976, she was a kind and loving daughter, sister and friend. She loved Pocahontas County, WV and anywhere on the Beach. She was preceded in death by parents Boyd F and Hazel E. Martin; sisters, Donna L Byers and Hilda A Somerville and most recently her true love Steven D....