1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Clyde Amos “Blue” Ellis, Jr., 69, of Glen Rogers, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1955 in Mullens, WV a son of the late Clyde Amos Ellis, Sr. and Alice Maye Richardson Ellis. Blue was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Karen Lee Polk, a brother Daniel Dewight Ellis, and his special sister-in-law Phylis Greco, who lovingly referred to him as her favorite. He was a proud member of the UMWA and Worked as a coal miner for over 20 years, spending time at Long Branch Energy and Ranger Fuel. He was a true “miner man” who took great pride in his work and in the community. He was an avid outdoorsman, Blue loved spending time in the woods as a passionate coon hunter. He enjoyed nothing more than being in nature, surrounded by friends and family. As a proud grandfather, he found immense joy in watching his grandchildren excel in sports and succeed in college and in life. He was a hand-on-man, a jack of all trades who could fix or build anything. Above all, Blue loved Jesus, and his faith was evident in everything he did. He attended the RHEMA Ministries and lived his life in a way that showed his love for God, and he will be remembered for the strength of his character, the kindness he showed other, and his unwavering devotion to his family. Blue leaves behind his devoted wife of 46 years, Shirley Ann Slone Ellis, his daughter Melissa Simerly Davis of Calhoun, GA, his sons, Chris Simerly of Glen Rogers, and Jeremy Ellis and his wife Jessie of Glen Fork, his granddaughter, Lyllian Grace Simerly, his grandsons, Samuel Davis, Elijah Ellis, and Noah Ellis, a son of heart Anthony Helton, three sisters, Kathy (Ronnie) Bower, Melissa Ellis, and Karen (Jay) Waldron, as well as a host of nieces, and nephews who will forever hold him in their hearts. A celebration of Blue’s life will be held at 6 pm on Saturday, January 25th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Ernest Francis, III, Rev. Jeff Green and Rev. Jonathan Cresong officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 5 pm until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated following the service. The family is being served by the Stafford family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #87-009979; Ancestry.com Website.
Nathan Earl Lafferty; age 27; born 6 Jan 1960 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at Box 61, Ravencliff, WV; son of Basil Franklin and Lucille Arbutus (Snuffer) Lafferty; married
on 21 Mar 1987 at Rich Creek, VA; Melissa Marie Ellis; age 18; born 26 Sep 1968 in WV; this is her
1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 69, Glen Rogers, WV; daughter of Clyde Amos and
Alice Maye (Richardson) Ellis, Sr.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #87-009979; Ancestry.com Website.
Nathan Earl Lafferty; age 27; born 6 Jan 1960 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at Box 61, Ravencliff, WV; son of Basil Franklin and Lucille Arbutus (Snuffer) Lafferty; married
on 21 Mar 1987 at Rich Creek, VA; Melissa Marie Ellis; age 18; born 26 Sep 1968 in WV; this is her
1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 69, Glen Rogers, WV; daughter of Clyde Amos and
Alice Maye (Richardson) Ellis, Sr.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Gloria Crigger Day"; Article; Page 138; submitted by Michele Grad Roberts, Box
14, Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. Ohio, U.S., Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Rose E Linville
Gender Female
Age 16
Birth Year abt 1956
Marriage Date 10 Jun 1972
Marriage Place Ohio, USA
Marriage License Place Medina
Residence Place Medina
Times Married 0
Spouse Hansel W Crigger
Certificate Number 35084
Volume Number 6905"
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #76-055950; Ancestry.com Website.
Hansel Wayne Crigger; age 25; born 8 Mar 1951 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs
HS education; living at Box 174, Yukon, WV; son of Richard Earl and Bettie Ellen (Walker) Crigger;
married on 30 Dec 1976 in Tazewell, VA; Donna Angela Hicks; age 18; bornn20 Nov 1958 in WV;
this is her 1st marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Box 76, Warriormine, WV; daughter of William
Harrison and Teresa Virginia (Taylor) Hicks.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Hansel “Wayne” Crigger, 73, of Yukon on January 22, 2025. Wayne was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of Christ, who was called home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith. Wayne was born March 8, 1951, in Welch, WV to the late Richard and Bettie Walker Crigger."In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his brothers Earl and James Crigger; Mother and Father-in-law, Bill and Teresa Hicks of Warriormines, WV.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years Donna Crigger; Daughters, Jennifer (Doug) Justice of Raysal, Regina Crigger and companion Harold McBride of Welch; Sons, Wayne Crigger Jr. of Yukon, and Jimmy (Lindsey) Crigger of Roanoke, Va; Wayne had 6 grandchildren, Andrea (Greg) Finley of Welch, Stephanie (Matthew) Wiseman of Bluefield, Emilea Justice of Raysal, Libby Crigger of Roanoke, VA, Logan Jones of Yukon and Alivia Beckwith of Caretta; 7 great grandchildren Karter, Colson, Easton Wayne and Elliana Wiseman of Bluefield, and Cambree, Eli and Addisyn Finley of Welch; Sister, Gloria (Roy) Day of Yukon and a host of nieces and nephews and family.
"Wayne loved his family in a way that filled them and guided them forward in life. He was the heart of his family, and his love will continue to bleed through them and his community. Wayne never met a stranger, and you couldn’t find a kinder man to meet. Wayne found joy in relaying the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren and always found a picture of them to share. He was dedicated to making everyone laugh and filled those he cut up with, with a lasting sense of joy. The way Wayne loved and cared will remain in the children he raised and the grandchildren who will remember him always. Wayne Crigger was as loved as any man could be and if he’d bragged about his own accomplishments, that would have been his biggest one.
"As per Wayne’s wishes he will be cremated and there will be a memorial service at the #2 Yukon Community Church on Sunday, January 26th, 2025. The family may visit at 4. Friends may visit with the family from 5-7."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 014440; Ancestry.com Website.
Hobert Osborne; age 29; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; construction
worker; living at Slate, VA; son of Howard and Vernie (Ward) Osborne; married on 20 May 1967
in Grundy, VA; Brenda Sue Mullins; age 16; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage;
unemployed; living at Slate, VA; daughter of Montague and Rebecca (Keen) Mullins.