Jeffrey Scott Shaffer, 52, of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Thursday, October 1st, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving mother and brother and the fabulous physicians and nurses at the University of Kentucky Health Center.

Scott was born on April 17th, 1968, to Bob and Debbie Shaffer. He graduated from George Washington High School and attended Marshall University, playing football for both schools.  Scott had a long career in Information Technology sales and Marketing.

Scott had many passions, including NASCAR, college football, flying, and fishing. He was an avid music lover and enjoyed playing the drums with various bands, including his latest band “Earth Dogz.” He was a fantastic cook and won first place in the Food Networks Chili Cook-off for his Mountain Thunder Football Chili recipe. Scott was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.

Scott was preceded in death by his father, Bob Shaffer; grandparents, Starling and Irene Shaffer, Elmer and Edna Bailey; and his cousin Brad Vanhoose. He is survived by his mother Debbie, his brother Bobby, his nephew Joshua and many other family members and friends. Scott will be deeply missed as he touched the lives of many.

A celebration of life will be held graveside at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6^th, at Graceland Memorial Park in South Charleston. Due to COVID concerns, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages everyone to register as an organ donor in the hope of extending the lives of others.

On Monday, September 28, 2020,Heaven’s choir gained an angel, Barbara Ann Wheeler Thewes of LeRoy, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Roane General Hospital.  Barbara was born at home in Alum Creek WV, November 24, 1938, to Dallas and Myrtle Wheeler. She was the 11th of 14 children.  

Barbara was an artist whose talents were represented in her beautiful pieces of jewelry and the many quilted and crocheted scarves and blankets she made with love for her family and friends.  She was an avid gardener who had a gift and passion for producing the most bountiful gardens year after year.  She was a Christian who raised three God loving children, a homemaker and caregiver.  She was like a mother to her nieces, nephews and so many others that fell in love with her kind and gentle nature and simply called her MOM.  She was a caregiver to her mother and husband and exemplified unconditional love for them both until the end of their lives.  Barbara was the best country cook around, winning several cornbread & chili contests.  She loved playing card games such as Skip Bo, Double Rummy and Phase 10.  She taught all her kids and grandkids that it was okay to lose because she always won.  She enjoyed being outside and loved playing horseshoes and cornhole with her friends and family.  Barbara’s passion for life was known to everyone when she sang for the Lord.  For many years she was a member of a traveling quartet, “The Spiritual Divines” sharing the Gospel and touching those that were lost through her heavenly voice. Her favorite pastime was singing and writing songs for the Lord.  She would sing and play her spoons at every family gathering.  Even at the end of her days when her breathlessness wouldn’t allow her to take steps she could stand and loudly sing, praising and worshipping her Lord and Savior.  Her heart’s desire and her last wishes were for her family and friends to know her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and meet her in heaven some day.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas & Myrtle Wheeler, her husband, Jacob William Thewes, brothers; Garfield, Clifford, Ronald, Ward, Travis, David Wheeler; Sister’s Llewellyn Burns, Monzella Halimon, Mary Myers, and Wilda Turley.  She is survived by her brother; Dallas Gerald Wheeler of CA; three children, Candy Payne (Bruce) of St. Albans WV, Jack Thewes (Paula) of Alum Creek WV, and Patricia Burdette (Ron) of LeRoy WV.  She is also survived by ten grandchildren; Brittany Thomas, Jheri Beth Kennedy, Emilee, Bekah, John, Matthew and Faith Payne, Paige and Trevor Thewes, and Zane Burdette; three great grandchildren; Kennedy and Landry Thomas and River Kennedy, who were all the “apples of her pie.”

A special “Going Home Celebration” Service will be held for all her family and friends on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 2:00 at Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church 1446 Midway Road Sod, WV with Pastor Jason Sparks officiating.   

The family would like to offer special thanks to the people that took exceptional care of their mother in the past years; Dr. Tom Takubo & Staff at Pulmonary Associates of Charleston;  Dr. Michelle Burdette and staff at Ashton Medical, Charleston WV;  Dr. Luke Martin & Staff at St. Francis Wound Care Center, Amedisys Home Health and staff, Ripley WV and finally Roane General Hospital, Dr. Niraj Mohan, Dr. Chris Lambert, Dr. Brandon Cestaric and the team of Nurses, Respiratory Therapist, Pharmacist and Dietary that not only cared for our mother when we were not able to be there but treated her like a “Queen” and her family like “Royalty”. A special “sincere thanks” to Dawn Karwacki for holding her hand and providing her and her family with love and friendship during a very difficult time.

James Bryant Miller, 61, of South Charleston, WV, passed away at CAMC – General Division on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, as a result of COVID-19.  He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Dale Miller, grandparents, Charley & Dulcie Miller, and Everet & Lessie Miller.

Bryant was a 1977 graduate of George Washington High School, and completed welding and painting certifications in trade school.  He was a mechanic who enjoyed working on trucks, cars and dune buggies.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Elizabeth Miller, mother, Carrie “Tiny” Miller and sister, Gina Miller. 

Graveside service will be 1:00pm Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston with Pastor Timmy Burdette officiating. Prior to the graveside service there will be a walk through visitation from 11:30 – 12:30 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.

Mary Faye Hall, 61, of Kiahsville, WV passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, in Huntington WV.

She was a former employee of Lincoln County Opportunity Company and Griffithsville Elementary School.

Faye is survived by her children, David, Charlie, Isaac, Josh, Stephen, Michael, and Donna; grandchildren, Eathan, Kaden, Lucinda, Isiah, Timothy, Lily, Delilah, Isaac, James, Mary, Denisha, Zachary, Brian, Bryar, Frances, Johnathan, Justin, and Colin; siblings, Gale, Connie, Alvin Ray, Eva, Keith, and Kay.

In keeping with Faye’s wishes, she will be cremated and there will be a memorial service at a later date. 

Kimberly Lea Saul, 58, of Nitro, WV, went home Saturday, September 26, 2020 at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston.

She was formerly employed at AT&T. 

She was preceded in death by her father Kelley K. Bragg.

Kimberly is survived by her son Cody Saul; mother Carol Pauley; brother Kelley Bragg II; sister Debbie Ray; nieces and nephews Nikki Bragg, Keegan and Rick Ray; and many other close family and friends who will greatly miss her.

At Kimberly’s request she is being cremated.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lucy Mildred Ricks of Gold Bar, WA, formerly of McCorkle, WV passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020.  Graveside service will be 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Lively Cemetery in Sod, WV with Pastor Aaron Hill officiating.

Robert Franklin “Bouge” Clendenin, of Charleston, WV passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at home.

He worked for Coleman’s Parking lot for 16 years and retired from Tomblin Fence Company.

Robert was preceded death by his parents, Clifford and Deloris Clendenin; siblings, Reba, Bill, Frank, Beverly, and Steve.

He is survived by his children, Lisa Haynes, Robert Estep, and James Owens; grandchildren, Kristina Haynes, David Haynes II, Josh Haynes, Robbie Estep, Justin Estep, Alissa Estep, and Blake Owens; great grandchildren, Takoda Haynes, Kalia Haynes, Ryan Haynes, Lily Haynes, Isaac Estep, Cleo Estep, and Kreaton Estep; siblings, Susie, Harold, Patty, Brenda, James, Kelly, Shelly, and Doug; and his loving companion Wanda.

A graveside service will be held at Brounland cemetery 3:00 pm Monday, September 28, 2020 with Pastor Richard Harold officiating.

Penelope Jean Fockler of Cross Lanes, WV passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at CAMC General.  In keeping with Penny’s wishes she will be cremated and there will be no service. 

Deloris (Faye) Reynolds, 84, left this earth to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Valley Center Nursing Home in South Charleston, West Virginia.

Faye was born on January 14, 1936 in Dexter, Missouri to Otis and Elsie (nee McClard) Dowdy.  After graduating high school she moved to St. Louis, Missouri.  In 1961 she met and married Charles Bishop Reynolds.  They were married until June 1987 when Charles passed away.  In 1995 she moved to St. Albans, West Virginia to be closer to her sister.  She was a loving Mother, NiNi, Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt and Friend.

Beyond her career with the U.S. Veterans Administration, Faye was a traditional lady with a love of dogs and black coffee. Being among the last of us to grow up without running water and electricity in our fast-growing, modern world, Faye was humble beyond comparison. She also put others before herself, as exemplified by her love for her family. The dedication to her family was one of the strongest in her life. She was the type to drop anything for her granddaughters, putting them above everything. After her first granddaughter entered her life, it was as though her world’s axis become a point fixated on the child. That bond ran deep until the day she left to join our Father in heaven, where she surely no longer feels the burden of earthly pains.

Though she spoke little of herself due to her respectful, unassuming nature, the piece of the world that reads this should know and remember: that Faye had a calming aura, that she was a gentle soul, that she was once a songful person who played the piano and filled rooms with singing, that she had a fondness for molasses and word finds and red Beagle dogs, that she once was a straight A student, that the president when she was a little girl was FDR who she would still say was one of her favorite presidents, that she liked chocolate ice cream more than vanilla, and that her family and the world has lost someone dear and she can never be replaced.

She is survived by her Daughter, Debbie Reynolds of St. Albans. Her Granddaughers, Kelsey and Amelia Reynolds of St. Albans. Stepmother to son, Richard (Barbara) Reynolds of Borden, IN, daughter, Carolyn Cardwell of Jeffersonville, IN and Charles (Buddy) Reynolds (deceased) of Montreal, Quebec.  Sister of MaryBelle Minton of St. Albans; Aunt to Crystal (Mansour) Mashayekhi of Hurricane, WV, Cheryl (John) Brunetti of Sherrills Ford, NC and numerous step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in St. Louis, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, any tributes to Faye’s memory can be made to:

Easterseals, Attn:  Giving Coordinator, 141 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1400A, Chicago, IL  60604

St. Jude, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN  38105  or online at:  St. Jude Dedication Donation

Lorita Maxine Riggs, 80, of Yawkey, WV, went home to the Lord Saturday, September 19, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston.

She was a member of the McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church, where she loved singing in the choir.

Maxine is survived by her husband of 63 years, Leonard; daughter Catherine (Rodney) Brumfield of Yawkey; sons Leonard Wayne Riggs and Aaron Deon (Beverly) Riggs of Sumerco, WV, and Frances Keith (Melissa) Riggs of Cincinnati, OH; brother Lowell “Gene” Nicholas; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  A special thank you to caregivers,  granddaughter, Shawna Barton, and daughter, Catherine Brumfield.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Isaiah Hatfield officiating.  Burial will follow at the Kinder Cemetery in Brushton.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.