All Obituaries

Roger E. Chapman, 83, of Hurricane passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Teays Valley Center after a short illness.  He was retired from Latta’s School Supply with 53 years of service and was preceded in death by parents Homer and Nancy Chapman, his wife Pamala Chapman, sister Sue Chesney, brother Carl Chapman and nephews Bruce Chesney and Todd Chapman He is survived by his mother in law Dolly McDowell, sister Janet Chesney, brother in law and special friend Howard Chesney,...

James K. Campbell, 86, of Buffalo, WV passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 in Genesis Health Care Teays Valley Center after a long illness. He was retired from Union Carbide with 34 years of service and was preceded in death by his wife Vada Christine Campbell. He is survived by his sister Deloris Rooper and brother in law Wayne Rooper of Hurricane and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 11:00 Monday, September 17, 2018 at Allen Funeral Home with Rev. Ellis...

Rachel J. Allen, 91 of Hurricane, passed away September 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Pearl J. Allen of 68 years. They are reunited in heaven rejoicing together. They were members of Grace Baptist Temple, St. Albans, where she sang in the choir and in a lady trio for many years at Grace Baptist Temple and many other churches and revival meetings around the region.  Rachel is survived by her son, Randy Allen, daughter Linda Spurlock and son-in-law Gary...

Corey Blane Vance, 29, of Culloden passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in St. Mary’s Hospital after a short illness. He was a graduate of Cabell Midland High School class of 2008 and was an employee at Captain D’s in Teays Valley. He is survived by his parents Stanley and Tammy Vance and brother Wesley and 2 fur babies Punkin and Precious, many Aunt Uncles Cousins and Friends. Funeral service will be 11:00 Friday, September 7, 2018 at Allen Funeral Home with Rev. Timothy L....

Virginia “Bunny” Williams 73 of Hurricane passed away September 3, 2018 in CAMC Teays Valley Hospital after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph Toy Eads and Catherine Irene Tackett and companion Charles “Chuck” Taylor. She was a Retired Bartender. Surviving are her daughters Sandy Martin (Frankie) of Milton and Melissa Doniff (Mike Gandee) of Culloden, 3 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren, sisters Kimberly Call and Diana Hinkley....

Kerry Ray, loving wife, and proud aunt is preceded in death by her parents, James and Emma Jo (Strait) Crace, sister Janice Lynette McLeod (Crace), and James Cutlip, her first husband.  She was a graduate of Hurricane High School, Living most of her life in Hurricane and some in St. Louis, Missouri. She was deeply loved by all and loved animals of many kind. Kerry is survived by her loving husband of 7 years Allen Ray of Hurricane; mother-in-law Shelva...

Gerald Eugene McMellon Jr. also known as Mac or Jerry Mac. Born on August 25, 1953 in Charleston West Virginia. Died at the age of sixty-five on August 28, 2018. Formerly living in Jumping Branch WV for 38 years he was resigning in Greenville SC. Predeceased by his mother Glorado McMellon, and father Gerald Eugene McMellon Sr. Survived by his wife Jewel McMellon, son Logan McMellon and his Fiancé Brett, step-daughter Jessica Mills and companion Kieth Coffman, step-Grandchildren Jada...

Roger L. Peyton, 74, of Culloden went to be with the lord on Sunday, August 26, 2018 after short illness. He was retired from INCO Alloys / Special Metals and was a member of the Hurricane First Church of God and the Hurricane Masonic Lodge AF&AM 139. Roger was preceded in death by his parents Lemuel and Pauline Peyton and sister Caryol Payton and nephew Greg Mullins. He is survived by wife of 54 years Ann Peyton and son Scott (Debbie) Peyton of Beckley and daughter; Mellissa Peyton of...

Thelma Lee Setliff Wood, 89, of Hurricane went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 20, 2018 in St. Mary's Hospital after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond “Basil” Wood. She is survived by her son Michael Wood (Charlene) of Jacksonville, FL and daughters Vicki Ross of Culloden and Lisa Beaver (Jeff) of Hurricane, Lora Terry (Everette King) Gallipolis OH.  6 Grandchildren 11 Great Grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Sister...

Phyllis Ann Kennedy 69 of Nitro went to be with the lord on Wednesday August 15, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. She was a member of the Hurricane First Baptist Church, Graduate of Hurricane High School class of 1966. She was preceded in death by her father William E. Bennett and child Stacy Michelle Kennedy.   She is survived by her Son Melvin (Kelli) Kennedy III, and daughter Cheryl (Bobby) Harper Grandchildren Alexis Kennedy and Nick Stover Step Grandchildren Jake Harper...