1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lana Paige Dempsey, left this world to play with the angels in Gods playground, just before she was born
on May 1, 2019 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. Lana is the daughter of Terry Joe Dempsey and
Francis Ann Massey of Oceana. She is preceded in death by an uncle Charles "Chucky" Smith; and great
uncle Lester Green. Also left to mourn her passing are her big brother Bryson Cole Dempsey; big sister Aria
Tyann Dempsey; grandparents Larry and Ellen Massey and Joe and Barbara Dempsey; aunts and uncles
Scotty Adkins, James and Kim Smith, Amanda Massey, Jody Dempsey, John Dempsey, Jerry Dempsey and
Christopher Dempsey; cousins Dominick, Daniel and Kaleb; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday May 6th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12:30 PM until time of services on
Monday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV. "
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Fork; E.D. 55-12; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page
313B; Image 26 of 82; Household #199.
Listed as James Sigmon; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Peter T. Sigmon.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 353; WV Archives Web Site.
James Sigmon; age 23; born in McComas, WV; single; living in Glen Fork, WV; son of P.T. and
Georgia Sigmon; married on 25 Jun 1960 in Matheny, WV; Betty Stewart; age 18; born and living in
Matheny, WV; single; daughter of French and Littie Stewart.
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Norman Sigmon Sr., 83, of Glen Fork entered into eternal glory Friday, April 10, 2020 at Raleigh General Hospital following a series of illnesses."Born September 20, 1936 of McComas, WV, he was the son of the late Peter Talmadge “Tal” Sigmon and Georgia Belle (Sanders) Sigmon.
"James was a loyal, devoted, hardworking, compassionate, and Christ-centered man who cherished his family and friends all the days of his life. He always went out of his way to talk to everyone and show the love of Christ with all those he encountered. He was a faithful member of the Glen Fork Baptist Temple where he lovingly supported the various missions and ministries of the church for many years. He spent 37 years as a coal miner for Eastern Peabody Coal, was a small business owner, and a local union president for 9 years during his career. He was an avid trader and loved the outdoors. He always brought a smile to everyone he met and loved sharing the gospel with others. He selflessly helped those in need and supported many families, charities, and ministries throughout his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle, brother, and friend to many.
"He was preceded in death by his son, James “Jim” Norman Sigmon, Jr. with late wife, Betty Gail (Stewart) Sigmon, and Betty Lou Acord Sigmon. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty (Sigmon) Norman.
"Left to cherish James’ memory and carry on his legacy are his granddaughters Molly Kate Sigmon and Chloe Grace Sigmon, both of Glen Fork, his daughter-in- law, Karen Sigmon, of Glen Fork, his brother, Talmadge Ray “Buddy” Sigmon and wife Dixie of Bristol, TN, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.
"The Sigmon family would like to thank the loving staff of Raleigh General SICU, Fresenius Kidney Care, and the offices of Dr. Sulliman and Dr. Oye for going above the call of duty and giving incredible care and attention to James.
"In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that a donation be made to a charity of one's choice in James' memory."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 353; WV Archives Web Site.
James Sigmon; age 23; born in McComas, WV; single; living in Glen Fork, WV; son of P.T. and
Georgia Sigmon; married on 25 Jun 1960 in Matheny, WV; Betty Stewart; age 18; born and living in
Matheny, WV; single; daughter of French and Littie Stewart.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; Page 150A; Image 17 of 48;
Household #114.
Listed as Helen Morgan; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Azzie Morgan.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Warriormine; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 102A;
Family #28/29.
Listed as Harvey Comer; age 33; born in NC; married at 17; coal miner; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Warriormine; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 102A;
Family #28/29.
Listed as Ella Comer; age 36; born in VA; married at 20; in household of husband, Harvey Comer.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sammy and Lucille Workman"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Teresa Payne,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sammy and Lucille Workman"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Teresa Payne,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ray Junior Stillwell passed away Friday, July 29, 2022."Ray was born September 11, 1964 in Welch, WV, a son of the late Robert Lee Stillwell and Shirley Luetta Bowles Potter and the step son of Ray Potter. Ray was of the Pentecostal Faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing horse shoes and ridding 4 wheelers.
"Ray was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Stillwell, mother, Shirley Luetta Bowles Potter and stepfather, Ray Tilten Potter; one brother, Bobby Stillwell; and a son-in-law Tucker Bolden.
"Survivors include three children, Renee Bolden of Moghean, WV; Tosha Short and husband Brian of Premier, WV and Billy Ray Stillwell and wife Fallon of Edmore Village near Welch, WV; his ex-wife, Evelyn Stillwell of Roderfield, WV; and one sister, Nora Stevenson of South Carolina; grandchildren, Ryan Short and fiancée Samantha of Premier, Paige Bolden of Moghean, Keith Roberts of Edmore Village, Hunter Bolden of Moghean, Arianna Short of Premier, Lou Lou Lambert of Edmore Village, Abby Lambert of Edmore Village, and Lucas Stillwell also of Edmore Village. Ray was also looking forward to his first great grandchild.
"Ray’s body has been cremated.
"There will be no services at this time, a memorial service will be announced at a later date."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 304; WV Archives Website.
Leonard J. Eller; age 19; born and living in Ravencliff, WV; single; son of Lee and Ethel Eller; married
20 Apr 1960 at Ravencliff, WV; Elaine Canada; age 16; born in Corinne, WV; single; living at Maben,
WV; daughter of Lowel and Lora Canada.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Leonard Judson Eller 81, of Pineville passed away on Wednesday February 16, 2022."Born April 20, 1940 in Ravencliff, he was the son of the late Lee Earnest and Velva Ethel Allen Eller.
"Leonard was a veteran of the United States Army, and he was a retried coal miner. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, sitting on his porch, watching his hummingbirds feed, and feeding the many animals that came in the area around his home.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Eller, and his sister Sherry Eller Brown Snuffer.
"Those left to cherish his memory include two children Kathryn Sue Eller Baird, Patrick Edgar Eller, Two step-children Newton Andy Wallen III, and Tommie Jo Wallen Cook. His sister Linda Carol Eller Tolliver, and his brother Lee Edward "Eddie" Eller, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and countless extended family and friends.
"Graveside services will be held on Tuesday February 22, 2022 at 2pm in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Military Honors will be presented by the Wyoming County Veteran Honor Guard."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 304; WV Archives Website.
Leonard J. Eller; age 19; born and living in Ravencliff, WV; single; son of Lee and Ethel Eller; married
20 Apr 1960 at Ravencliff, WV; Elaine Canada; age 16; born in Corinne, WV; single; living at Maben,
WV; daughter of Lowel and Lora Canada.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Helen Vermilya; 27 oct 2014.
" Elaine Canada Garrison
Birth 3 Dec 1943
Maben, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Sep 2014 (aged 70)
Dover, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Burial
Sharon Hills Memorial Park
Dover, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Memorial ID 137874792"Additional Information Posted:
"Elaine Garrison of Smyrna, DE (formerly of Dover) passed away Friday, September 19, 2014 with her family by her side after a long battle with scleroderma.
Elaine was born in Maben, WV to Lowell and Lora Canada on December 3, 1943."