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Michael “Mike” Herbert McComas, 72, of Jodie, West Virginia, joined the Lord on April 9, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. He was a Christian, a devoted husband and father, and an avid sports fan, especially the Mountaineers. He was well-known for his love of Frosties, Reese’s Cups, and snack cakes, and he never left home without a coffee in his hand. Mike was born in Hinton, WV on July 1, 1951, to Bobby and Wilma McComas. He graduated from Collins...

Wetzel Eugene Harvey (Corky), 83 of Jodie, West Virginia, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, after a long illness. Corky was born on January 13, 1941. He is the son of the late Frank and Maysel Harvey. He has four siblings. Corky was preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Harvey; his sister, Faye Caldwell, and survived by his brother, Gary Harvey, his sister Barbara Lair, and his brother Max Harvey. Corky is survived by his wife Judith K. Harvey, whom he married on May...

James W Johnson aka “OJ" 58 of Drennen West Virginia passed away suddenly of an ongoing heart condition Saturday February 24th, 2024. James's proceeded in death by his mother Betty Lee Pritt Of North Carolina. James is survived by his father Clifford (Marie) Johnson of Lyonsville, WV; wife Vanessa Johnson of Drennen, West Virginia. His daughter Jennifer and husband Ronald Legg of Gauley Bridge, daughter Christa Short and son Patrick Mullins of Drennen WV; son, Thomas...

Heather Dawn Backus, 45 of Jodie WV went home to meet Jesus on Friday February 23, 2024. Heather was born on March 6, 1978 to the late Donald and Melinda Peck. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Donnie Peck.  Heather was married to the love of her life Brian (Scott) Backus for 28 years. She had a fighting spirit and showed true strength as she battled many illnesses over the years. Heather was a member of Sims Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and mother to...

Sonjie Naomi Childers Brown born September 13, 1940, to the late Carl H. and Helen Taylor Childers, was called to her heavenly home on February 17, 2024, where she was undoubtedly met with open arms by her one true eternal love Paul H. Brown.       Sonjie had a very full life dash.  She whole heartedly loved her family and was very active in the community as a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4419 Auxiliary, beloved member of the Woman’s Club of Gassaway,...

Thelma Jean (Sizemore) Thomas, 88, of Gauley Bridge went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. She died after a full life and a very short illness. Thelma was born in Gauley Bridge, the daughter of Grant and Lura Sizemore. In the kind Providence of God, Thelma would live out her 88 years in sight of the house in which she was born. This brought her great joy, and she would not have had it any other way....

Josephine A. Humphrey age 88 of Belva, WV joined her parents and siblings in Heaven on January 22, 2024. Born at Vaughan, WV May 20, 1935 to Frank and Elsie Foster and stepdaughter of Dola Foster. She was preceded in death by her sisters Radie Price, Emogene Boothe, Imogene Craze, Mildred O'Dell, Eva Baker and Mazie Markle. Brothers, Preston Foster, Fred Backus and Okey Brown. She is survived by her loving daughter Brenda (Tim) McKinney of Fayetteville, WV. Her son Michael (Lorie)...

On Wednesday, 17 January 2024, Edie Bennett, 66 of Smithers WV was entered into rest.  She left behind her 3 kids, Darrell, Amanda & Richard, along with 12 Grandkids, Numerous Great Grandkids, 2 Brothers and 5 Sisters. She was preceded in death by her Husband Darrell Bennett, Mother Jelaine (Dolly) and Father Richard Orzechowski. Edie loved her family and family functions. She also enjoyed crochet, front porch sitting and people watching.  Thursday, 25 January 2024, this...

Jamie Lee (Samples) Olival 69 passed away peacefully with her girls by her side on January 14, 2024.  Jamie was a resident of Smithers, she was one of the most courageous and resilient people who had fought to live since 2007. She battled more than one person should have and always did it with grace and dignity.  She’s the daughter of the late James and Pauline Samples of Alta, she is reunited with her parents, sisters Dianna Jenkins, Victoria (Vicki) Franklin and brother...