She was born October 15th, 1959 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Holland E. Holly and Ethelene Ethel Toler Blankenship. She was born on May 17, 1934 in Caples, WV, a daughter of the late Ottoway and Margaret Lockhart Stafford. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 41 years Martha Ellen Manning Altizer, five brothers Ulysses, Gerald, Donald, Joseph and Lowell Altizer, a step son Danny Wilson and a sister Ida Gay Mace. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, December 11th at the New Richmond Community Church, New Richmond, WV with Pastor Paul Compton officiating. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three brothers Eugene, Donald Ray and Gerald Toler, and a sister Linda Stewart. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Rhonda Darlene Justice, 46, of Iaeger, WV, passed away on January 19, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Gay Ellen Douglas, a sister Deloris Peach, and brothers Jackie Douglas and Roger Douglas. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, February 14th at the Upper Room Church, Long Branch, WV with Pastor Freddie Thompson and Rev. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by a sister Victoria Punkin Trent, nephew Robert Peatman Morgan, and close friends Doug Short and Norman and LaDonna Morgan. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Thursday at the church. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. He is preceded in death by his parents. Obituaries PATRICIA "DIANA" WALKER STEWART. Some years later she continued on to become an RN. He worked as a Strip Miner, member of the UMWA and owned Staff Machinery Company. It looks like you were misusing this feature by going too fast. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Cline. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Click or call (800) 729-8809 Get Started ABOUT View Oceana obituaries on Legacy, the most timely and comprehensive collection of local obituaries for Oceana, West Virginia, updated. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, February 5th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Ruby loved traveling, cooking for her family, and riding an ATV in the mountains. Thank You to our friend David Wood and staff for helping with his services. Pallbearers will be family and friends. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Steve and Peggy Graham. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Those left to cherish his memory include his mother Brenda (Eddie Blakley) Adams of English, a daughter Jamie (Thomas) Cook of Raysal, three grandsons Liam, Hayden and Kayden Cook, a son Marion Sweeney of War, a brother Ray (Janie) Adams of Bradshaw, a sister Pattie (Scottie) Perez, Jr. of English, his girlfriend Cynthia PamPam Payne of Bartley, two nieces Brenda Kay Adams and Tiffanie Skidmore, a nephew Scottie Wayne Perez, and a host of aunts, uncles and other loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. Lois retired in 1999. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. He will be laid to rest in Compton Cemetery, Skin Fork, WV. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 57 years Dora Ann Waugh Lester, two daughters Millette Addison and husband Danny of Wythville, VA and Melinda Taylor and husband Darrell of Horsepen, WV, two grandsons Andrew and Matthew Addison, three granddaughters Megan, Madison and Myra Taylor, a great grandchild Liam Addison, a sister Dorothy Walker of Hanover, a brother Denver Lester and wife Virginia of Hanover, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son Brian Kevin Stewart and a sister-in-law Sheila Hall. Friends may gather with the family after 6pm on Wednesday, January 4th at the church. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by five sisters Margaret Jackson, Joann Deerfield, Anna Lee Stafford, Inez Rose and Vera Potter, four brothers Charles, Harry, Ernest and Johnny Stafford, his father and mother in law Garvey and Nell Kennedy Blankenship, two close brother-in-laws Steve and Neil Blankenship, along with a host of other family. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, February 4th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jerry Cook and Rev. Survivors include her loving husband of 40 years Homer Edward Nutter, two daughters Melody (Roy) Carte of Carlisle, PA and Beverly (Randall) Lafferty of Glen Daniels, a son Kevin (Susie) Nutter of Oceana, a sister Dorothy (Ben) Toler of Davin, four brothers Tommy (Elaine) Justice of Myrtle Beach, SC, Norman (Sherry) Justice of Davin, Mickey Justice of Charleston and Jackie Justice of Davin, seven grandchildren Kaylena Spears, Brandi Nutter, Ethan Lafferty, Christopher Nutter, Brooklynn Lafferty, Dustin Carte and Kylee McKnight, two great grandchildren Shepard Harlan and Julian Cook, and a host nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. To inquire about a specific funeral service by Stafford Family Funeral Home, contact the funeral director at 304-682-4455. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, February 4th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jerry Cook and Rev. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Sandra Kapla, a son Rick Lafferty, a sister June Mitchell and a brother Richard Lafferty. Pastor Curtis Wesley Stafford, 83, of Oceana, WV went home to be with Jesus on Sunday August 14, 2022 in Bower Hospice House, Beckley, WV. In addition to her mother survivors include two sisters Helen Johnson and husband Thomas of Cedar Bluff, VA and Patricia Shrader of Arlington, VA, two brothers Carl Shrader of Iaeger and Kermit Shrader and wife Tina of Rural Retreat, VA, and a host of other loving family and friends. He was born on August 9, 1976 in Beckley, WV a son of Burl Clyde Cook and Florence Milam Cook of Matheny. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.. John David Emery, Jr., 48, of Hanover, WV, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Dr., Beckley, WV 25801. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Retha Toler Cline, two sons, Gentry and his wife Kelli, and Trinity and his wife Brittany, two grandsons, Blake and Cole Cline, a brother Darrell Cline, two sisters Blondeen Jessie and Dyain Lee, and a host of other loving family and friends. She was born on March 10, 1948 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Samuel and Belva Hatfield Stokes, Jr. He loved his family more than anything and loved spending time with them. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, December 20th at the funeral home. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, and afterwards received an engineering degree from Bluefield State College in 1974. He will be laid to rest in the McCoy Cemetery, Coon Branch Mountain, WV. Y. Wayne Clay, 75, of Brier Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 16, 2022 at his home. Eunice loved spending time with her family and loved going to church and serving Jesus. He was born on November 15, 1991 in Richmond, VA a son of Tammy Sue Crockett Hendrickson of War and the late Randall Dean Hendrickson. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Mark Adam Rivenburgh, 39, of Matheny, WV passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. Stephanie Nichole Nikkii Dixon Lively, 36, of Huntington, WV, went to see the Lord on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 in Huntington, WV. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in his name to any Colon Cancer group of choice. He was a graduate of Mt. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 4 pm on Thursday, February 16th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He was born on April 1, 1943 in Lillydale, WV a son of the late John Arthur and Mary Erma Graham Allen. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Wednesday at the church. She use to enjoy traveling around with her late husband and daughter to bluegrass shows and loved watching them dance. Jerry Eugene Hamby, 81, of Mullens, WV, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. A celebration of Jerrys life will be held at 1 pm on Friday, January 6th at the Promise Land Church, Oceana, WV with Pastor David Johnson officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband General Lee Blankenship, a daughter Rose Ann Brown, a sister Ruth Paynter, and a brother Everette Adkins. From there,. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Keith held many titles here on earth Dad, Son, Brother, Uncle and friend just to name a few, but his greatest joy in life and his favorite title was Gavins Dad. It is such a blessing to know they are together again, this time forever. Sylvia was a kind and gentle loving soul. Ron was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran, a member of the Wyoming County Honor Guard and the VFW. He is preceded in death by his brother, Joshua Daniel Compton. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, February 6th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. He was born on February 7, 1950 in Simon, WV a son of the late George Clayburn and Sheila Evelyn Harper Bishop. Stafford Family Funeral Home 5 out of 5 based on 1 reviews Address 143 Clear Fork Rd Oceana, WV 24870 Website Click to see website Phone Number Click to see number Map / Directions + Leaflet | Map data OpenStreetMap contributors, CC-BY-SA, Imagery Mapbox Get Directions Ownership Independent Funeral Directors Jerry R Stafford Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 5 pm until time of service on Thursday at the church. Survivors include his loving wife Sarah Kennedy Hatfield, two daughters Crystal (Tony Berta) Walls of Oceana and Mariessa (Alex) Ellis of Mullens, a son Johnny Blankenship of Pineville, two sisters Faye Hatfield of Cyclone and Pansy Hatfield of FL, two brothers Leroy Hatfield of Pineville and Stevie (Millie) Hatfield of Wyoming, special friend like a brother Jerry Justice of Oceana, best friend Amanda Zajac of Pineville, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home. She loved going to her family reunions when she was able and spending time catching up with family. Jacob Norvell "Jake" Stafford, 81, of Oceana, WV, went home to be with the Lord peacefully from his home on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Learn More Our Locations Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home 780 N. Winsted Street Spring Green, WI 53588 Phone: (608) 588-2181 Fax: (608) 588-2170 Get directions He was born on April 8, 1959 in Welch, WV a son of the late Lawrence and Nadine Pennington Kennedy. She enjoyed researching her family history and studying the many books she had on ancestry and lineages. Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved son, Ronnie (Kelli) Daniels of Claremont, NC, her cherished daughter, Jennifer Denise (Kevin) Rollins of Claremont, NC, her grandchildren, Austin Rollins of Claremont, NC, Summer (Hunter) Harvey of Catawba, NC, Montana Daniels and companion Cole Ervin of Claremont, NC, Zackary Daniels and companion Bridgette Caldwell of Claremont, NC, and Matt Rollins of Claremont, NC, two great grandsons, Remington Gage Daniels and Colter Long Ervin, four brothers, Roger Coburn of Cyclone, Bo (Boo) Coburn of Cyclone, James Hoss Coburn and companion Ava Riddle of Claremont, NC, and Curtis (Lisa) Coburn of Cyclone, two sisters, Patricia Shook of Cyclone and Marie Coburn and companion Jerry Morgan of Cyclone, one aunt, Mammy Toler, one uncle Johnny Bailey, special nephews and nieces, Andrew Riddle, Charlie Bailey, James Riddle, Crystal Coley, Leann Thomas, Ryan Rollins, Ashley Bailey and Eric Mitchell, numerous great nephews and nieces that she loved dearly, special friends, Ellen Toler, Gal Harmon, Trish Evans, Donna Daniels, Teresa Paynter, Ashley Lawson, countless others that helped her, and other loving family and friends. Brenda Carol Lester, 69, of Hanover, WV, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 13, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. Charles was a friendly, kind hearted and fun loving person. Jerry was a long member of the church and a devoted leader of praise and worship for many years.