1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lewis was born on June 11, 1961 in Pineville, WV. He was a lifelong resident of Oceana, WV and he loved his hometown, community, and the people of Wyoming County."Daddy was very humble, very loving. He genuinely cared about everyone that he came in contact with, and would have given anyone anything of his if he thought they needed it. Daddy had a servant heart - he took care of people and put other people ahead of himself.
"He lived mostly a simple life, not in a negative sense, but in a positive one. He didn’t care about material possessions, but he was most interested in living a life pleasing to God, instilling that life in his children, and loving and being loved by his family and friends (and he was, deeply).
"He had a deep love for God and that was number one. He enjoyed listening to preaching, and talking the Bible. He talked often about his love for and relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. This showed in the way that he lived his life. One of the last Bible studies that we did, he was talking about the 10 lepers that Jesus healed and how only one came back to thank Him. That one would have been Dad, I believe. He was thankful for what God had done for him and for salvation - we talked about it often.
"Daddy loved nature and the outdoors. He loved to go fishing, hunting, ginsenging, or even going to cut wood, when he was able.
"He loved to study the weather, he was always able to tell everyone what the weather was going to be, several days ahead of time. I believe it was Daddy’s way of trying to help his friends and family.
'He loved playing guitar and mandolin and loved to play and sing with family. This became a multi-generational family tradition for us. What great memories we made doing this.
"He was very fond of the years that he worked at the Wyoming County Courthouse/Jail and he often told us story after story of his time working there.
"Dad was the smartest man that we knew.
"He was the strongest man that we knew.
"He was the kindest man that we knew.
"He loved to laugh and tell jokes. Everything was an opportunity for a good laugh.
"Lastly, he loved his family very deeply. It was a Godly kind of love. He always made sure that his family was taken care of and we can’t think of one time that Daddy ever put himself first.
"Daddy finished his course on 1/13/2024 surrounded by his family telling him how much they loved him, looked up to him, and were thankful for him. With them reading the Bible to him, and praying with him. He fought the good fight. He kept the faith. He has now no doubt joined in on that heavenly choir.
"He is preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Carbaugh Riffe Bailey, his father, Ernest Riffe, two brothers, Edward (Eddie) Lee Riffe and Clyde Steven Riffe, and a daughter, Jessica Lynn Riffe. Those left to cherish his memory and to continue to live in the legacy that he instilled in us all are: Karen Riffe of Oceana; His son and Bible study partner Jason Lewis Riffe and loving daughter in law who thought of him as more of a father and likewise more of a daughter by him, Kristy Lacole Riffe of Marlinton; A loving daughter and son in law Kristin Dixon and Corey Dixon of Beckley, a sister in law Debbie Riffe, and a host of loving family and friends.
"Lewis Karl Riffe was a very good man, the best.
"We will forever strive to measure up to the person that he was.
"He will be missed dearly until we see him on the other side of glory, but we rejoice that Daddy has made it home.
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
I"n my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
"John 14:1-3
"We love you forever, Dad."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #232.
Listed as Sampy Hoadley; age 38; born in KY; married; coal loader in coal mine; head of houseold.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #232.
Listed as MaryHoadley; age 38; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Sampy Hoadley.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #232.
Listed as James Hurley; age 10; born in WV; inhousehold of half-brother, Sampy Hoadley.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #22165; Ancestry.com Website.
James Hurley; age 23; born and living at Davy, WV; single; truck driver; son of Arthur and Lola (Cook)
Hurley; married on 24 Jul 1963 in Lebanon, VA; Alice Bolden; age 27; born and living in Davy, WV;
single; daughter of Hobert and Daisy (Harless) Bolden.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #22165; Ancestry.com Website.
James Hurley; age 23; born and living at Davy, WV; single; truck driver; son of Arthur and Lola (Cook)
Hurley; married on 24 Jul 1963 in Lebanon, VA; Alice Bolden; age 27; born and living in Davy, WV;
single; daughter of Hobert and Daisy (Harless) Bolden.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Donald Ray Hurley
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 51
Birth Date 10 May 1937
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 30 Dec 1988
Marriage Place Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father Arthur Hurley
Mother Lola Cook
Spouse Loretta Sue Cornwell
Certificate Number 1988067911"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Loretta Sue Cornwell [Loretta Sue Monk]
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 44
Birth Date 30 Dec 1944
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 30 Dec 1988
Marriage Place Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father Oakley Monk
Mother Beulah Cox
Spouse Donald Ray Hurley
Certificate Number 1988067911"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Loretta Sue Cornwell [Loretta Sue Monk]
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 44
Birth Date 30 Dec 1944
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 30 Dec 1988
Marriage Place Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father Oakley Monk
Mother Beulah Cox
Spouse Donald Ray Hurley
Certificate Number 1988067911"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #234.
Listed as Thomas W. Kitchens; age 64; born in GA; married; railroad station agent; head of
household.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #234.
Listed as Mary P.Kitchens; age 52; born in SC; married; in household of husband, Thomas W.
Kitchen.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #234.
Listed as Ralph P. Kitchens; age 21; born in WV; never married; butcher in retail store; in household
of father, Thomas W. Kitchen.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #234.
Listed as Roy H.Kitchens; age 21; born in WV; never married; shoe salesman in retail store; in
household of father, Thomas W. Kitchen.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #234.
Listed as Opal Ann Kitchens; age 16; born in WV; never married; in household of father, Thomas
W. Kitchen.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #234.
Listed as Vesta Lou Kitchens; age 9; born in WV; never married; in household of father, Thomas
W. Kitchen.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #236.
Listed as Mabel Hargrave; age 53; born in WV; in household of son, Ermal E. Beach.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #236.
Listed as Thomas Hargrove; age 55; born in MD; married; house painter for realty company;
in household of step-son, Ermal E. Beach.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #236.
Listed as Mabel Hargrave; age 53; born in WV; in household of son, Ermal E. Beach.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #237.
Listed as William G. DeHart; age 53; born in VA; married; no listed occupation; head of household.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #237.
Listed as Sally E. DeHart; age 45; born in VA; married; in household of husband, William G. DeHart.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 32; Dwelling #237.
Listed as Arnold O. DeHart; age 23; born in WV; never married; crew leader for Bureau of Census;
in household of father, William G. DeHart.