1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Vanessa Sue Hatfield Adkins, 57, of Welch, WV, passed away on August 24, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born on November 11, 1967 in Fort Knox, KY a daughter of Roger Hatfield and the late Wilma Brooks Hatfield. She is preceded in death by her mother. In addition to her father survivors include her son Chris Adkins and wife Kari, a brother Darrell Hatfield and wife Lori, two grandchildren Axel Adkins and Rush Adkins, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, September 2nd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated following the service. The family is being served by the Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #72 012485; Ancestry.com Website.
Stephen Leo Spears; age 19; born 11 Jan 1953 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Matheny, WV; son of Ronald Leo and Monnie Marie (Kinser) Spears; married
on 15 Apr 1972 in Narrows, VA; Barbara Jean Bragg; age 23; born 16 Jan 1949 in WV; divorced;
this is her 2ns marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Box 752, Oceana, WV; daughter of Lloyd Edward
and Rita Irene (Elkins) Bragg.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #72 012485; Ancestry.com Website.
Stephen Leo Spears; age 19; born 11 Jan 1953 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Matheny, WV; son of Ronald Leo and Monnie Marie (Kinser) Spears; married
on 15 Apr 1972 in Narrows, VA; Barbara Jean Bragg; age 23; born 16 Jan 1949 in WV; divorced;
this is her 2ns marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Box 752, Oceana, WV; daughter of Lloyd Edward
and Rita Irene (Elkins) Bragg.
2. Staffod Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Stephen Leo Spears, 73, of Matheny, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on January 11, 1953 in Lilly Dale, WV a son of the late Leo and Monnie Kinser Spears. Stephen served in the United States Army National Guard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Brian Spears, daughter Jessica Spears, a baby born sleeping, a son Mickey Crouse, and a granddaughter Michelle Janssen. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Jane Spears of Matheny WV, daughters Sebrena Spears of Martinsville VA, and Kim Lafferty of Bassett, VA, his grandchildren Adrian Spears and wife Hannah of Ridgeway VA, Destiny Spears of Martinsville VA, Landon Moore of Bassett VA, Myteonna Moore of Martinsville VA, Christopher Nutter of Oceana, Brandi Lamb and husband Allen of Oceana, Michael Janssen of Premont TX, and Zianne Janssen of Runge, TX, step daughter Briana Manes of Johnson City, TX, step son Andy Janssen of Premont, TX, his precious great grandchildren Da'Kari Giles of Martinsville, VA, Bentley Spears, Audree Spears, Mason Mize, and Madison Ashley all of Ridgeway VA, Angel Rodriguez and Elijah Rodriguez of Runge, TX, Hunter Janssen and Kasey Janssen both of Alice TX, and Asher Manes and Hannah Manes both of Johnson City TX, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Turkey Ridge Baptist Church, Oceana, WV with Pastor Johnny Jones officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Friday at the church. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. Pall bearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #72 012485; Ancestry.com Website.
Stephen Leo Spears; age 19; born 11 Jan 1953 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Matheny, WV; son of Ronald Leo and Monnie Marie (Kinser) Spears; married
on 15 Apr 1972 in Narrows, VA; Barbara Jean Bragg; age 23; born 16 Jan 1949 in WV; divorced;
this is her 2ns marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Box 752, Oceana, WV; daughter of Lloyd Edward
and Rita Irene (Elkins) Bragg.
Mickey Wayne aka Crouse Sprears
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mickey Wayne Crouse, 53, of Matheny, WV, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at his home following a short illness. He was born May 25, 1971, a son of the late Barbara Jean Bragg Crouse. Mickey loved to dig ginseng and watch Nascar during his spare time. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his sister Jessica Nutter and other family. He was of the Baptist faith, he was baptized along side his loving wife Heather Crouse on June 12, 2025. They were members of Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, WV. Mickey and Heather shared 13 years together. Heather was also his caregiver and was by his side until the end, she was the love of his life. In addition to his wife, those left to cherish his memory include his father Steve Spears and Jane of Matheny, his mother and father-in-law Arland and Maxine Steele of Lynco, brother-in-law Brian Steele and Christy of Lynco, sister Kim Bragg Lafferty and Andy of Bassett, VA, Saprina Spears of Martinsville, VA, several nieces and nephews Derek Lafferty, Adrian Spears, and Tyler Juarez, all of Martinsville, VA, Christopher Nutter, Cole and Courtney Steele of Lynco, Candace Lafferty of Patrick Springs, VA, Destiny Spears of Martinsville, VA, Brandy Nutter of Oceana, and Courtney and Jeff Blankenship of Oceana, several great-nieces and great-nephews Phoenix Bowman, Zoey Lafferty, Da Kari Giles, Bentley and Audrey Spears, all of Martinsville, VA, and a host of extended family and all his beloved friends which Mickey loved very much. He also left behind his fur babies, his two cats Deliliah and Mackenzie, and his beloved dog Jack. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; taken 11 Apr 1940; Page 150B;
Image 19 of 49; Household #123.
Listed as Daniel Daugherty; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, James Henry Daugherty.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 175; WV Archives Website.
Daniel Daugherty; age 25; born and living in Simon, WV; single; son of James H. and Edith Daugherty;
married on 27 Jul 1963 in Simon, WV; Minnie Harper; age 16; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living
in Simon, WV; daughter of Buster and Nora Harper.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 175; WV Archives Website.
Daniel Daugherty; age 25; born and living in Simon, WV; single; son of James H. and Edith Daugherty;
married on 27 Jul 1963 in Simon, WV; Minnie Harper; age 16; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living
in Simon, WV; daughter of Buster and Nora Harper.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kathy Diana Bryant Goodman, 65, of Panther, WV, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 13, 1960 in Welch, WV a daughter of Florence Steele Bryant of Panther and the late Robert Byrant. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her husband Ricky Ted Goodman, a granddaughter Isabella Goodman, two sisters Sandra and Michelle, and a brother Bobby. In addition to her mother survivors include a son Ricky Joe Goodman and wife Belvia of Gilbert, a sister Connie Cline of Panther, two grandchildren McKenzie Goodman and Piper Goodman, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, August 25th at the Bryant Cemetery, Greenbrier, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 1 m until time of service on Monday at the cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."