Steven Boyd Sisson
Oct 30, 2022
Steven Boyd Sisson, 63, of Sissonville, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2022 under hospice care. He was born February 26, 1959, to Donald and Janet Sisson. He was raised in Sissonville, WV, where he spent summers as a teen lifeguarding at the Sissonville Pool. He was an avid drummer, both in the school marching band and...
William F. "Fred" Garnes
Oct 25, 2022
William F. "Fred" Garnes, 92, of Cottageville, WV, passed away on October 25, 2022. Born on June 9, 1930 in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Oren and Hettie Bumgardner Garnes. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Fernando Garnes, James Garnes and Julian Carol Garnes. Fred attended the Bonham...
Mary Lou Layne
Oct 23, 2022
Mary Lou Layne, 82, of Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2022, after a long illness. She was born on October 12, 1940 to the late Romey and Gracie Cobb. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a long-time member of Union Valley Gospel Tabernacle. In addition to her parents,...
Garry Ireland Campbell
Oct 23, 2022
Garry Ireland Campbell, 88, of Millwood, passed away on October 23, 2022. Long and Fisher Funeral Home is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.
Carolyn Adele Fisher Adkins
Oct 17, 2022
On October 17, 2022, Carolyn Adele (Fisher) Adkins passed away at the age of 84 after a brief illness. Born in Sissonville, on January 20, 1938, she was the eldest child of Emery Spicer Fisher and Lakie Lee Fisher (Harrison). In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Rita Carol Straight; son-in-law, Donald Straight,...
Lafayette Marcum
Sep 23, 2022
Lafayette Marcum, 98, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Charleston, WV, went to his Heavenly Home on Friday, September 23, 2022. He is survived by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Marcum and stepson, Marshall Burke. Lafayette was born on August 30, 1924 in Wayne, West Virginia, and was raised by his grandmother,...
Charles Allen Bumgardner
Sep 22, 2022
Charles Allen Bumgardner, 74, of Charleston, WV, passed away on September 22, 2022. Born on June 22, 1948, he was the son of the late Charles Webster Bumgardner and Mildred Irene Fisher. Charles was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed football. Charles is survived by his daughter, Vanessa (Dale) Moats of Dunbar; sister, Charlotte Lucas of Sissonville; granddaughter,...
Tommy Edward Edens
Sep 19, 2022
Tommy Edward Edens, 76, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2022. Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Robert Edens and mother, Garnett, both of Sissonville; sisters, Betty Ann and Dolly, and his brother, Willis. Surviving him, are his brothers, Carol (Pat) Edens, David (Phyllis) Edens and Steve (Patty) Edens, as well,...
Coda Carney Davis Gates
Sep 15, 2022
Coda Carney Davis Gates, 94, of Charleston, WV, passed over peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Coda was born on October 19, 1927, to the late Captain Carter Carney and Lessie Marie Ranson Carney. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Everett Gates, Jr.; stepson, Michael D. Gates, and her loving friend...
Larchie Lee Burford Sr.
Sep 3, 2022
Larchie Lee Burford Sr., 67, of Charleston, WV, passed away on September 3, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Born February 19, 1955 in Charleston, he was the son of the late Ora and Lonia Baldwin Burford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Larchie Burford Jr., sister, Kathy McGraw; sister, Diane...