All Obituaries

Virginia Bailey, 95, of Hurricane, WV went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Cabell HealthCare Center, Culloden, WV after a long illness. She was born to parents of Henry and (Vanie Cremeans) Bias. Preceding her in death were her brothers, Charles, John and Don Bias. Daughter-n-law, Connie Bailey, Son-n-laws, Marcel Dionne, Jerry Hutchinson, Frank McCormick and Randy Warner. Grandsons, Rickey Dionne, Timmy Knight, Brandon Warner and Great-Grandson...

Earl Paul Oldham age 59 has passed away peacefully in his home residing in Hurricane, WV surrounded by his family and friends on 04/22/2024. Paul was born on 06/06/1965 In Charleston, WV. He was a bright light in his family. He is reunited with his father Robert Keith Oldham and two sisters Alma Louise Oldham and Ruthie Oldham. He was survived by his wife of 39 years, Vonnie Elaine Oldham, his mother Ruth Jean Oldham, his children Earl W Oldham, Alma L Oldham, Peter Paul Oldham & Vanessa...

Phyllis Arlene Pullen passed away on April 21, 2024 at the age of 87. She was born to parents Ruby and Ray Pullen and was a lifetime resident of Hurricane. After graduating from Hurricane HS in 1954, Arlene earned nursing and anesthesia degrees from St. Mary's and the University of Cincinnati.  She also earned a BA from WV State. A legend in nursing and anesthesia, her career spanned nearly 60 years, serving as Chief Anesthetist at Thomas Memorial for over 30 years. Arlene had...

Jessie A. Collins, 72, of Culloden went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024 after an extended illness. He was Employed at City of Eleanor, WV at a Job that he loved. He was born in Hurricane on January 10, 1952. He was a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church in Hurricane and enjoyed the Outdoors Catfishing on the Kanawha River. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Awanda Collins, Stepson Brad Burton and his wife...

Larry Wayne Brohard, 81, of Hurricane passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, in St. Mary’s medical center after a long illness. He was a retired police officer from Alexandria, VA and a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force and enjoyed wood working. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Lynn Lewis Brohard, his first wife Rebecca Macky Brohard, parents Wilbert and Erma Gregory Brohard, sister-in-law Della Parker Brohard and Stepson Stephen West. He is survived by his Brother Denver...

Virginia Dumont Gillespie, of Hurricane, WV, passed away April 17, 2024.  Virginia, the daughter of Edgar and Virginia Nell (Jarvis) Dumont, was born June 24, 1930, in South Charleston, WV.  She attended South Charleston High School, where she served as President of the Student Council and graduated with honors in 1947.  She also attended Charleston School of Commerce and received her Stenographic Diploma in 1948.   In 1949, Virginia married Kellis M. Gillespie, son...

Billie "Dadoo" Bishop, a Marine, husband, son, brother, grandfather and friend went to be with his heavenly father on April 17, 2024 at the age of 98, with his loving wife by his side.     Billie was born May 19, 1925, the son of the late William and Emma Cook Bishop.  He was preceded in death by eight siblings.  Billie leaves behind his beloved wife of 77 years, Geneva Thomason Bishop, three daughters - Elisa (Steve) Dilly of Lexington Kentucky, Bettina...

Gayla Doughty, age 77, passed away on April 15th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and inspiration. She was the devoted wife of 54 years to Raymond Doughty, loving mother of Aaron Doughty and Brent Doughty (Terri Howard), and grandmother to Christian Hatfield, Lexie Hatfield, and Luke Racer. She also leaves behind her brothers, Michael Payne (Leeann Payne) and Harold “Butch” Payne, and her sister LaDonna Craft as well as many nieces and nephews. Gayla was preceded in death...

Junior Gay Bays, age 97, of Hamlin, WV,  joined his Heavenly Father on April 12, 2024. Junior was born in Putnam County, WV to the late Outher Elmer and Garnett Bays on February 26, 1927. His early life instilled in him a great work ethic and ingenuity. Junior married Christina Lovejoy on January 25, 1945 sharing 77 years of marriage. He joined the United States Army later the same year and proudly served as a rifleman and truck driver. He was a member of the American Legion Milton...