1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service, Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dennis “Craig” Lester, 51, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2023, at Welch Community Hospital."Born April 9, 1972, in Welch, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Dennis Lester and Palma Hughes Morgan.
"Dennis really enjoyed anything sports related, gardening, making people laugh, spending time with his fur baby, Daisey and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lovis and Bruce Hughes and his paternal grandparents, Luster and Violet Lester and several aunts and uncles.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his loving companion, Angie Morgan; five children, Justin Lester and wife Taylor, Chase Lester, Gracie Lester, Kendra Morgan and Derrick Morgan and husband Dennis; grandchildren, Sophia Lester, Makai Newell, Raiden Lester, Elliana Lester and Raylan Lester; sister, Becki Lester; half- brother, Brad Green; stepfather, Jeff Morgan; two siblings, Heith Morgan and Brittany Hatfield; special cousins, Randy Kennedy, Doug Kennedy, Gary Kennedy, Isaac Jewel and Jamie Jewell; a special aunt; his fur baby, Daisy; and a host of extended family and friends."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willie Mae Monk
[Willie M Monk]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1923
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 5 Dec 1998
Father: William R Monk
Mother: Lucy E Taylor
SSN: 236867493
Notes: Mar 1969: Name listed as WILLIE MAE MONK;
05 Jan 1999: Name listed as WILLIE M MONK"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posyed Obit.
"Billie Sue Monk, 68, of the McDowell Healthcare Center in Gary, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the Healthcare Center. Born February 14, 1955 in Welch, she was the daughter of the late Pete Fulford and Willie Mae Monk."Billie was a former Office Clerk in Parkersburg, WV and she was of the Baptist Faith although she attended several different churches and church groups.
"Those left to cherish her memories are James Monk and Wilma Newman, both of Richmond, Virginia; several nieces and nephews and a special niece Crystal Hornbuckle, of Brier Creek, WV.
"Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated and there will be no services.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posyed Obit.
"Frances Delena Senter, 79, of Westwood Center, Bluefield, Virginia, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at Westwood Center. Born January 26, 1938 in Squire, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Senter and Addlean Perkins Senter."Frances was a homemaker and a member of the War Church of God.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Allen Senter Muncy; her twin brother Franklin and brothers, Charles Henry and Joe; her sisters, Ethel, Phyllis, and Hazel.
"Those left to cherish her memories are one son, Joseph Ervin of War; daughters, Shirley Gross of Wytheville, VA, Jennifer Saunders of Gary, WV, Dreama Darlene Muncy of Bishop, VA, Frances Marie Senter of Caretta, WV and Samantha Lynn Keller of Charleston, WV; many grandchildren including two special grandchildren, Kalab Chandler Muncy and Delena Muncy.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM from the Little Country Church in War with Pastor Mary Boyd, officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Creek Hollow Cemetery in War, WV.
"Friends may call at the church from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Ssrvices. Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ivy Adkins, 63, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Raleigh General Hospital, following a long illness."Born November 2, 1960, in Lenore, NC, she was the daughter of the late Curtis Lovejoy and Wanda McGee Lovejoy.
"Ivy loved being a nurse and taking care of people. She was an herbalist and enjoyed gardening. She absolutely loved camping at Red Rock Campground in Forrest Hill.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her daughter, Jessica Adkins; two grandchildren, Karson and Brooklyn; her mother and father-in-law, Estel and Maggie Adkins; and her great-grandmother, Lois Ellis.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of forty-five years, Estel Adkins, Jr; four children, Jamie Roberts and husband Tracy, Josh Adkins, Jaclyn Adkins and Julie Stevens and husband Luke; eleven grandchildren, Katlyn Perry and husband Matthew, Tracy Roberts Jr, Matthew Adkins, Chase Osborne, Rylan Adkins, Keegan and Kaylee Graley, Kinsley Cline, Wade Stevens, Willow Stevens and Westin Stevens; three great-grandchildren, Tucker Perry, Westin Adkins and Whitley Adkins; a brother, Jeff Lovejoy; a sister, Jennifer Sizemore; and special friends, whom she loved as family, Eva Wayman, Frankie Wayman, Dawn and Kylie Wayman and the Rev. Bill Goode."