John M. H. Bayliss Jr., 85 of Hurricane WV passed away early morning Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at home from recent health issues.  He was born July 16, 1940 in St. Albans, WV to John M. H. Bayliss Senior and Clarice Smith Bayliss who preceded him in death. Also his sister Joy Cooksey and brother Jim Bayliss. He attended Hurricane High School and then joined the U.S. Air Force.  He served his country for 4 years.  He was a Master Electrician and later became CEO of Bayliss and ...

Cledius Collins, Sr., 98, of Culloden, WV passed away on February 27th 2026. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Lovely Collins of 48 years and his loving family. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. til 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Allen Funeral Home in Hurricane, WV. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations in Cledius’ Memory to Kanawha Hospice. Burial Will be at Valley View Memorial Park following the visitation.

Winsford Taylor, born June 16, 1962, in Letcher County, Kentucky, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Affectionately known as “Taylor” or “Papaw” to those closest to him, he was a man whose presence left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him. Winsford spent most of his life working as an underground miner, a career that reflected his strength, grit, and unwavering work ethic. In the second half of his life, he followed his true passion and retired to ...

Jared Grant Alford, 44, of Culloden, WV formerly of Hurricane passed away on February 21, 2026. Preceding him in death was his father Fredrick Leroy Alford, maternal grandparents Mansel and Alma Faulkner Grant, and paternal Leroy and Mahulda Vance Alford. Survivors include his mother and step father Patricia Grant Alford Kitsmiller and Harry Steven Kitsmiller of Mulberry, Florida; Sister Emily Alford (Michael Taylor) of Red House, WV; Step sisters, Heidi Ritenour (Nick) and their children ...

Obituary for Rosemary Dunn Cook Rosemary Dunn Cook of Culloden, West Virginia went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2026, at her home, following a courageous journey with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Rosemary was born in South Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of Eugene D. and Mary N. Dunn. She grew up in St. Albans, West Virginia where she attended local schools. A 1973 graduate of St. Albans High School, she went on to attend West Virginia University, graduating in 1977 ...

Ahnna Brooke, began her journey Oct 18, 1998 Born with bright eyes full of wonder.  Ahnna lived her life like a wildflower. Boldly, unapologetic, showing up in unexpected ways - beautifully and entirely like herself. She learned early on to love deeply first with her mother, siblings, cousins, and grandparents then as a mother of her own with, Drexil, Salem and Canaan. She was so proud of her role as a mother. There was no doubt the love she had for each child. Ahnna did not follow a ...

Gregory Lynn Wilhelm, 64, of Hurricane, WV, passed peacefully at home on February 8, 2026, with his family at his side.  Gregory was born on January 17, 1962, to the late David Lynn Wilhelm and Merley Earlene Smith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Rick Wilhelm and granddaughter, Valyn Wilhelm.  Greg was a veteran of the US Navy and an avid pool player.  He loved anything WVU! (Let’s Go Mountaineers!). He is survived by his ...

Berton Theodore Straight our loving earthly father, is now at peace in the presence of his eternal heavenly Father.  Bert was born on August 6, 1936 in Spencer, WV to Hobert and Mildred Straight.  He passed away peacefully in his home in Hurricane, WV on February 7, 2026 at the age of 89 years old.  Bert and Bonnie Lou Johnson were married on June 14, 1957. They were members of the Church of Christ on Main Street in Hurricane. Bonnie passed away in 2012 after fifty-five ...

Joshua Lee Armstrong, age 36, of Hurricane, WV, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 6, 2026, after a long illness. Born on June 29, 1989, in Morgantown, WV, to Mary and Tim Merritt, Joshua was recently engaged to Haylei Jordan. He found joy in fishing, hunting, spending time with his family and dogs, and working as a groundskeeper at Sleepy Hollow. Joshua will be reunited with his beloved puppy Lille, his grandmother Bess, grandfather Victor, and grandparents Roger, and ...