All Obituaries

Debra Lynn Lucas of Dameron, WV, passed away very peacefully on November 5th, 2025 after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband James E. Lucas, a daughter Angela L. Lucas, a son Jonathan W. Lucas, her parents Edward and Arizona Murdock, and father and mother-in-law James and Naoma Lucas. Those left to cherish their memories of her are her two sons James E. Lucas II (Rebecca), Paul E. Lucas (Shenola), her four grandchildren Paul, ...

Benny Lee “Popeye” White, 95, of Dorothy, WV; after a long illness, he went home to be with the Lord at home on November 5, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1930  the son of the late Meredith White  and Ludie Stanley White, He was preceded by his loving wife of 66 years, Agnes June “Allen” White; a daughter, Peggy White “Randy Stover”; a son Wally “Brenda” White, son-in-law, Jimmy Austin; a grandson,  David Lee White; a great ...

Don Lyle Peters (Lyle), of Rock Creek WV, age 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 5, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 12, 1937 to Don and Mamie Peters, Lyle was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son and brother. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine, was active in his community with Little League Baseball as League President and Coach, and was blessed to volunteer as a patient transporter for the ...

Mary “Mindy” McLaughlin, 69, of Sylvester, WV passed away on October 24, 2025, at Ruby Memorial from an aggressive cancer. Mindy was born on August 28,1956 in Norfolk, VA to Lachlan and Marie McLaughlin. She grew up in Wilbraham, MA and graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School. She met the love of her life, Wolf, before moving to Sylvester, which she has long called home. Mindy was known for her kindness. She was a loving mother and a dear friend. She loved visiting ...

Oscar M. Ferrell, Jr., best known as Crockett, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home in Whitesville, West Virginia. Crockett was born on February 17, 1933, to Oscar and Gladys Ferrell in Whitesville.  He attended Sherman High School and served his country in the US Army and was later deployed in the Korean War. He retired from CSX Railroad, after a career spanning nearly 44 years as a Locomotive Engineer.  He is proceeded in death by his parents, sisters ...

Marvin “Buddy” Edward Hall, 74, of Whitesville, WV passed away on October 20, 2025. Marvin was born on December 28, 1950, to Arthur and Kathrine Hall of Sundial, WV. He graduated from Marsh Fork High School in 1969 and shortly thereafter proudly served in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, Marvin brought the same sense of pride, discipline, and strong work ethic back home to West Virginia, where he began a 43-year career in coal mining. He retired as Mine ...

Jerry Richard Honaker, 86 of Seng Creek, WV born February 20, 1939, and died October 19, 2025, after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patty Sue Honaker and his daughter Rhonda Henricks. He is survived by his sons, Jerry R Honaker Jr, Stephen R Honaker, and Jeffery Alan Honaker; grandchildren Jessica R Honaker, Timothy J Honaker, Cassidy Call, Grayson M. Honaker and Tyler Honaker; great grandchildren Cameron and Mason Call. Funeral will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025, ...

Helen F. Allen, (nee Stewart), age 89. Devoted wife of Bobby J. Allen (deceased). Beloved mother of Debbie (Forest) Smith and Dean (Tammye) Allen. Loving grandmother of Joanna, Ray, JR, Bobby and Gary. Dearest great grandmother of 13. Dear sister of 13. Dear Aunt, cousin and friend of many. Mom was a God fearing woman who gave us all her strong faith. She praised God with her beautiful voice and we proudly sang with her in church. May you rest in peace and tell dad we said hello. You will ...

Emma “Peachie” Pamela Austin October 12, 1950 – October 15, 2025 Emma “Peachie” Pamela Austin, 75, of Colcord, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on October 12, 1950, in Logan, Peachie was a devoted wife, mother, granny, and friend whose life was a testament to love, faith, and service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Randolph and Emma Josephine Farley, and was one ...

Teddy Lee Workman of Sylvester, WV, 70, passed away at Hubbard Hospice House Charleston, WV on October 13, 2025. The son of the late James C. Workman and Elizabeth Workman of Sylvester, WV. He was also preceded in death by Brothers, James E. Workman and Dennis Workman and Sisters, Sandra Derrick of Clendenin, WV and Teresa Jones of Sylvester, WV. Teddy is survived by his sister, Linda Pettry and Sidney Pettry of Naoma, WV; brother-in-law, James Derick of Clendenin, WV; sisters-in-law, Mary ...