All Obituaries

Marie Ethel Gillispie 74 of Hurricane went home to be with the lord Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at C.A.M.C. General hospital  after a short illness. Marie was a homemaker who loved her family and friends dearly. She was a Member of the Main street Church of Christ and a lifelong resident of the area. Marie was preceded in death by her parents William and Ruth Brenneman. She is survived by her husband Richard, daughter Cindra Graley of Culloden and son Greg of Hurricane. Brother Bill...

Joann Dunaway Watts, 79, of Hurricane passed away of a short illness on Monday, January 16, 2023. She was born August 26, 1943 to the late Virgil and Madeline Dunaway. For the last 3 years she has lived in the original home place where her daughter Janet Leigh and Gregory Hall cared for her. She was also preceded in death by her first born Joseph Karl Braun, Husband Edward Larry Watts, siblings Nova Jean, Virgil Jr, John, Janet, Phyllis, Mary Ellen, Ronald, Helen and Russell Gene. She is...

Ramona Godby Adkins, 93, of Union, Kentucky, passed away on January 15, 2023 after a long illness. Ramona was born on September 1, 1929 to Walter Douglas Godby and Bertha Pridemore Godby in Midkiff, West Virginia.  She is the youngest of ten siblings, all deceased.   Ramona married Mike Adkins Jr, also of Midkiff, on August 18, 1947.    Ramona was an active member of First Baptist Church of Hurricane where she served as the ladies Sunday School teacher for several...

Steven James Day, 69, of Teays Valley passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV on January 11, 2023 with his wife Debbie of more than 44 years at his side. Born in Huntington, he was a huge fan and supporter of Marshall University football. Steven was President and CEO of City National Bank and City Holding Company in Charleston, West Virginia. Under his leadership, City grew from one bank of less than $100 million in assets to a...

Linda Faye Guthrie, 80, of St. Albans formerly of Hurricane went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2023 after a short illness. She was a member of the Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church and loved reading her Bible. She was a wonderful and loving Mother, Grandmother, great Grandmother and friend. She is preceded in death by parents Audbert and Mary Maynard, husband Kermit Guthrie and great great grandson Blake Burdette. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Pauley of...

Greg Wood of Lexington, Kentucky, died on Friday, January 6, at the age of 57, after a sudden and unexpected illness. Greg was a graduate of Hurricane High School and West Virginia Institute of Technology. He enjoyed a successful career as an investment advisor. He never met a stranger and was a selfless friend to all he met. Greg always pushed you to be the best version of yourself you could be. His true passion was his family, and Greg took the role of dad very seriously. He lived...

Laura Ann Stover Stonestreet, 85 of Hurricane passed away January 1, 2023 of natural causes.   Laura and her husband Jack were past franchisees of 5 Dairy Queens from Charleston to Barboursville.  After many years of retirement in Winterhaven, FL they returned to Hurricane full time to be close to their family.  Laura was proceeded in death by her Mother Lilly Stover and several siblings. In addition to her husband Jack, Laura is survived by three children Ricky (Janet),...

Nancy Smith, age 77, of Hurricane, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 1, 2023.  Her passing occurred at home.  She was born at home in Hurricane to the late Harvey and Dolly McDowell.  Nancy graduated from Hurricane High School and worked for J.S. Latta’s School supply for over 20 years, where she performed office-related tasks including Accounts Payable and Receivable.  She also worked in the administrative offices of Pressley Ridge Schools (Grant Gardens)...

Donald “Buck” Torman, 83, of Hurricane, WV passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Donald was born at home on June 27, 1939 to the late Frank and Lucy Torman. Donald was an operator at the WV American Water Company and retired after 43 years of service.  Donald was a graduate of Hurricane High School and a Christian who faithfully attended West Virginia Home Mission Church in Nitro until his health no longer permitted. But Donald’s passion was...

Jeffrey Dare McCallister, 68, of Hurricane, WV passed away suddenly of heart failure. Jeff was born December 21, 1954, to the late Charles J and Carol McCallister in Detroit Michigan. He graduated from Milton high school in 1972, became a certified Millwright and carpenter before retiring from Carbide. Jeff is survived by his Mother, Carol McCallister of Culloden, WV; Son, Tyler (Emme) of Hurricane, WV; Life partner of 16 years Teresa Huffman of Goldtown, WV; sisters Sheri...