Obituaries

MILDRED LOUISE TAYLOR

wife of Pastor Ray Taylor

Nolan Freewill Baptist Church

MILDRED LOUISE MCCOY TAYLOR, 84, of Martin County, Ky., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from the Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, W.Va. Born April 7, 1933, at Thacker, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Ethel Miller (Earsel) Hensley of Hardy, Ky., and the late Henry McCoy of Louisa, Ky. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Katherine Louise Robinson; a grandchild, Sheila Taylor; a great-grandchild, Phillip Evans; three brothers, Woodrow Hensley, Bobby McCoy and Gordon McCoy; two sisters, Manie O'pell and Grace Fields; and a daughter-in-law, Betty Taylor. Mildred was married to her loving husband, Ray, for 67 years. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a member of the Nolan Freewill Baptist Church for 69 years. She had a passion for serving the Lord. Survivors include her loving husband, Ray Taylor of Martin County, Ky.; her children, Earsel Ray Taylor of Martin County, Ky., Columbia (Paul) Stacy of Crum, W.Va., and John (Judy) Taylor of Martin County, Ky.; four sisters, Helen Thompson of Manassas, Va., Gladys Skeens of Fort Gay, W.Va., Roberta McCoy of Louisa, Ky., and Elaine (Carl) Shortridge of Louisa, Ky.; one brother, Henry Jake (Bobbi Ann) McCoy of Louisa, Ky.; a son-in-law, Wallace Robinson; eight grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and a host of brothers and sisters in the Lord, and friends. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2017, at the Nolan Freewill Baptist Church with Brother Earl White officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, W.Va., with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Friday at Hatfield Funeral Chapel, Toler, Ky., with services at 7 p.m. with Brother Danny Scott speaking. Special singing will be by Brother Pete Caraway.

HIRAM "HI" SPROUSE

LONGTIME NOLAN RESIDENT

Hiram "Hi" Sprouse, age 81, of Borderland, West Virginia, a former Democratic Committeeman from the Tug River District, died Wednesday, October 19, 1977, at the Appalachian Regional Hospital in South Williamson, Kentucky.

A retired miner, he was born March 10, 1896 in Delbarton, West Virginia, the son of the late George and Nancy Jane Hensley Sprouse. His wife, Katie C. Marcum Sprouse survives.

A member of the Nolan Freewill Baptist Church, he is survived by the following children: Henry Sprouse of Columbus, Ohio; Hi Sprouse Jr of Chicago, Illinois; and Bobby Sprouse of Utah.

Also surviving are the following step-sons and step-dughters: Wallace Marcum of Nolan, West Virginia; Mrs. Dorothy Marcum of Naugatuck, West Virginia; Mrs. Rebecca Craddock, Mrs. Edith Polouin, Mrs. Shelby Jean Vinson and George (Junior) Marcum, all of Chicago, Illinois.

Additional survivors include nine grandchildren and 17 step-grandchildren.

Funeral Services at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 1977, at Nolan Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends Ray Taylor and George Runyon officiating.

Interment will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher, West Virginia. Pallbearers for the services will be Rastie Runyon, Clyde Collins, Herbert Savage, Hugh Wellman, Colbert Crum, and John L. Smith.

GENEVA WARD FULTZ

LONGTIME NOLAN GRADE TEACHER

Geneva Ward Fultz, 93, of Williamson, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Phelps, Kentucky.

Born August 10, 1918, at Nolan, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Ward and Victoria Sammons Ward.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband to whom she was married for 66 years, the late Arville Murril Fultz. Fultz was a prominent and highly respected teacher and principal in the Mingo County Schools system. He taught at several schools during the course of his 50 years as an educator. He eventually became the principal at Main Building Grade School and retired from there in 1982. She is also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.

Geneva was a graduate of Concord College, where she earned a bachelor's degree in education. She was also a member of the Chattaroy Missionary Baptist Church. She began her teaching career at Nolan Grade School. She also taught at Dingess, East Williamson and Williamson. Geneva was a charismatic presence in the classroom. She was firm, yet gentle. She was understanding, but never a pushover. She was intellectually stimulating and her students had a clear understanding of what was expected of them. They were also aware of her genuine love and deep concern for their well-being. She was funny and could be quite animated at times. She knew just how to pitch her voice to get her point across. She often used gestures to remind the children that a particular behavior was disapproved of in her classroom or to show appreciation for a job well done. Geneva was truly the quintessential teacher. She devoted her life to the children of Mingo County. Her last teaching assignment was at Nolan Grade, where 40 years earlier she had begun the journey that would inspire and influence the lives of so many young people.

Geneva was also a very dedicated and devoted wife and mother. Her joy was made complete with the birth of her grandson, Heath. She was a loving sister to her many brothers and sisters and she was deeply loved and cared for by each of them. She was also the proud aunt of several nieces and nephews. Geneva is survived by her beloved daughter and only child, Bridget K. Call and her husband, Greg Call of Delbarton, WV; a grandson, Heath Call of Delbarton; her loving sister, Mary Lou Justice of Chattaroy; four nieces, Carole Steele, Leslie Fought, Jennifer Bivens-Kines and Victoria Bivens; and two nephews, Butch Bivens and Lenny Justice.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 with Rev. W. L. Bostic officiating.

Interment followed at Mt. View Memory Gardens at Maher, West Virginia.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Ashen Ali along with the staff of Good Shepherd Nursing Home for their professional and loving care over the past several years.

NANCY CHAPMAN OBITUARY

NANCY CHAPMAN

Nolan Grade Teacher

NOLAN, W.Va. — Nancy Miller Chapman, 78, of Nolan, passed away Tues., Nov. 25, 2014, at her residence.

One of nine children, she was born June 13, 1936, in Wise, Va., a daughter of the late Eddie and Zetta Dotson Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Mitchel Chapman; two sisters, Mary Francis Miller and Margie Miller; a brother, Dennis Miller; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Shayde and Golda Cook Chapman; a great-granddaughter, Alexis Paige Williams, and a son-in-law, Carl Bailes.

Nancy was a 1953 graduate of JJ Kelly High School where she was a member of the girls' basketball team. She graduated magna cum laude in 1975 from Pikeville College and received a master's degree in elementary education in 1984 from Marshall University. She taught school in the Mingo County school system for 36 years. She taught at Main Building Grade, Nolan Grade, Riverside Elementary and Delbarton Elementary. She was passionate about teaching children about life. She was a friend to everyone and never met a stranger.

Nancy loved to sew. Her love of sewing led to making quilts along with her late husband, Mitchel. Working together they made quilts that they gave as gifts to family members and friends.

Nancy dedicated her life to caring for her family and friends. She especially enjoyed all the grandchildren. She was truly a mother of all mothers. She also loved the home place at Nolan and was very proud of it.

She was a member of the Nolan Freewill Baptist Church where she taught a Sunday morning class for the children of the church.

Nancy is survived by three children, Jeffery (Sheila) Chapman of Mouthcard, Ky., Rhonda Chapman Bailes of Fairmont and Shayde (Patty) Chapman of Nolan; eight grandchildren, Jill Chapman, Jessica (Michael Todd Marcum) Chapman, Jason Brown, Brandon Brown, Jaimie (Matt) Good, Chelsea (Eddie) Gilliam, Tina (Bruce) Wellman and Lisa Teeters; nine great-grandchildren, Madison Varney, Mitchel Chapman, Gregory Williams, Charlotte Gilliam, Shelby Good, Justin Wellman, Katie Wellman, Dylan Wellman, Alissa Teeters; two great-great grandchildren, Raylin Wellman and Raylan Wellman; her siblings, Mona (Freddy) Elkins of Wise, Eddie Sue (Steven) Kriesick of Richmond, Va., Kenneth (Judy) Miller of Norton, Va., Kathy (Jim) Allen of Auburn, Wash., and Rebecca Stapleton of Nolan; her second family, the Chapman's: sisters, Polly Jane Allen (Johnny Ray) Davis, Nolan, Elizabeth (John) Johnson, Columbus, Joy (Bill) Blackburn of Bellville, Mich., and Shaydie (Ronnie) Dotson of Columbus; a special name sake niece, Nancy Blackburn of Bellville; three special nephews, Vernie B. Blackburn of Belleville; Randy Lee Horn of Columbus, and Toby Allen of Nolan, and a host of loving nieces and nephews and dear friends.

Visitation was from 6-9 p.m. Friday evening at Weaver Mortuary in West Williamson.

The funeral service was at 1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 29, at Nolan Freewill Baptist Church with the Reverends Ray Taylor and Earl White officiating. Interment was in Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher.

Active pallbearers included Brandon Brown, Jason Brown, Vernie B. Blackburn, Randy Horn, Eddie Elkins, Bobby Ray McFall, Toby Allen, Nicholas Allen, Evan Allen and Mitchell Allen Horn. Honorary pallbearers were Freddie Elkins, Jim Allen, Ronnie Dotson, John Johnson, Johnny Ray Davis and Bill Blackburn.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Pikeville Medical Center for the professional and kind care they gave to Nancy.

William Shayde Chapman

Nolan Grade School Principal

BIRTH: 8 Dec 1908
Warfield, Martin County, Kentucky, USA

DEATH: 3 Jul 1977 (aged 68)
South Williamson, Pike County, Kentucky,

BURIAL: Mountain View Memory Gardens
Maher, Mingo County, West Virginia,

Shayde Chapman was the principal of Nolan Grade School (closed in 1993) for 24 years. In 1973, Mr. Chapman retired as Principal of Nolan Grade School to accept the position of President of the Mingo County Board of Education. He is most often quoted as saying, "In the final analysis, the child is our most concern."

∼William Shayde Chapman was born on December 7, 1908 in Warfield Kentucky. He died July 3, 1977 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital in South Williamson, Kentucky.

Mr. Chapman was a long-time principal of Nolan Grade School and active in the Mingo County Board of Education.

Son of Thomas Benjamin Chapman, III and Elizabeth Cassidy Stepp "Lizzie" Chapman
Husband of Golda Elizabeth Chapman
Brother of Walter G Gray Chapman; Esther Chapman; Rose Adair; Pem Chapman; Charles Chapman; Arnold Clifford Chapman; Thomas B. Chapman; Ester Price; Pim Chapman and Polly Chapman

ERNA MAE DIAMOND

TOLL COLLECTOR

NOLAN TOLL BRIDGE

Erna Mae Diamond of Concord, N.C., formerly of Ransom, Ky., daughter of the late Adron and Dixie Smith Varney, born September 8, 1929 at Johns Creek, Ky., departed this life Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the age of 86.

God saw she was tired and a cure was not to be so He put His arms around her and whispered, "Come with Me". We loved her dearly; we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating; hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us that He only takes the best.

Erna retired from the Nolan Toll Bridge after many years of service and was a member of Leckieville Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Rev. John Lee Diamond Jr.; a special son, Larry Ray Diamond; sons-in-law: Jackie Leon Plumb and Kenneth Finley; a brother, Estill Varney, and sisters, Elsie Hackney, Lilly Collins, Ruby Collins, and Goldie Bell.

Those that remain to cherish and embrace her memory include her son, Chester Douglas Diamond and wife Vicki of Fort Gay, W.Va.; daughters: Thelma Jo Plumb of Ransom and Wanda Finley of Kannapolis, N.C.; and Buddy Thompson of Dans Branch, whom she always thought of as as a son. Erna has six grandchildren: Jackie Leon Plumb Jr. of Blackberry, Ky., John Clarence Plumb of Merrimac, W.Va., Robert Ray Smith of Concord, Tracia Lynn Smith of Kannapolis, Kimberly Renae Whitt of South Carolina, and Kevin Douglas Diamond of Las Vegas, Nev.; three great-grandchildren: Hope Dingus of Hardy, Ky., Tyler Plumb of Pond Creek, Ky., and Jonathan Smith of Concord; two great-great-grandchildren: Brycen Daniels of Hardy and Jonah Blake Dingus, also of Hardy, and one surviving sister, Kozetti Hensley of Oak Hill, Ohio.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Hatfield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Haskell Runyon Jr. and Bro. Harrison Baisden officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher, W.Va., with grandsons and other family serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will begin after 6 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home with services at 7 p.m.

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GERTRUDE ELIZABETH REED

Slone Grocery - Nolan, WV

Gertrude Elizabeth Marcum married Tom Slone and operated Slone Grocery for many years. Tom Slone passed away in the early 1970's. She continued to operate the business with her second husband, Rev. john Bryant, and the name was changed to Bryant Grocery. Later the store would become Slone Grocery when Thomas B. Slone operated the store. The store was located beside the Nolan Toll Bridge.

Gertrude Elizabeth Reed of Louisa, Kentucky departed her earthly dwelling with the Lord on Thursday, December 20, 2012, while a patient at the Three Rivers Medical Center. She was born December 5, 1922, at Whitepost, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Benjamin Marcum and Mary Harris Marcum Thompson. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Rose Hensley and Rushia Calhoun. The Lord blessed he with 90 wonderful years and three loving husbands who preceded her in death, John Kirk, Tom Slone and John Bryant.

Mrs. Reed was a faithful member of the Nolan Freewill Baptist Church for more than 55 years. She owned and operated the Slone Grocery Store at Nolan for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. For more than 72 years of her life she lived at Nolan, West Virginia. In 1994 she moved to Chattaroy where she met her husband Robert L. Reed who was her constant companion and the love of her life. Together, their love for the outdoors and fishing was evident by their move to Yatesville Lake where they enjoyed fishing, boating, and the outdoors. She was a fighter and survivor of breast cancer. Mrs. Reed was loved and respected by all who knew her.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories four children, Honorable James E. (Zella) kirk of Okeechobee, Florida, Benjamin Tom (Brenda) Slone of Chattaroy, West Virginia, Mary Frances Blackburn of Louisa, Kentucky and Sheila (Michael) Tuck of Centerburg, Ohio, brother-in-law, Richard Hensley of Columbus, Ohio, eight grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and a very special niece and her husband, Rose and Jimmy Maynard.

Funeral Services were held at the Little Dove United Baptist Church, on Saturday, December 23, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. with Elder Scott Slone officiating. Entombment followed at Mt. View Memory Gardens at Maher, West Virginia. Visitation was held from 6-9p.m. on Saturday evening.

************************************************************************************************************************************SAMUEL PAUL PAULEY 1936-2013

Nolan Grade School

Samuel Paul Pauley, 76, of Williamson, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

Born November 25, 1936, at Lovely, Ky., he was a son of the late Sampson and Mattie Maynard Pauley. Also preceding him in death was his brother and sisters, Rodean Adkins, Sampson Pauley Jr. and Nannie James.

Mr. Pauley was a retired school principal and teacher, and continued to teach after retirement until his death. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church, a Kentucky Colonel and a social worker.

Survivors include his wife, Darcus Hall Pauley; one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis Howard and Jerry Keith Coleman of Pikeville, Ky., and three grandchildren, Paul Howard Jr., Samantha Howard and Shawna Howard.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 14, at J.W. Call Funeral Home Chapel with Earl White and Ray Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Annie E. Young Cemetery at Shelbiana, Ky.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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HARRY REED

LONGTIME NOLAN RESIDENT

HARRY L. REED, 91, of Louisa, Kentucky, formerly of Nolan, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at River's Bend Healthcare Center in South Point, Ohio.

Born July 28, 1926, at Nolan, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Wallace and Mary Soukulech Reed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edis Blevins Reed, his son, Paul C. Reed, three brothers, John Wallace, Perry and Donald Reed, and an infant sister.

Harry was a retired watch engineer from the Appalachian Regional Hospital and a member of the Nolan Freewill Baptist Church. He was a veteran, having served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include his daughter, Donna Chafin of Louisa, Ky.; one brother, Robert Reed of Louisa, Ky.; one sister, Gay (Charles) Deskins of Columbus, Ohio; his grandchildren, Carissa (Josh) Noe, Kayla (Bruce) Blankenship, Terri Sword, John Paul Reed and Jarrett Reed. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, May 11, 2018, at Mountain View Memory Gardens, Maher, West Virginia, with Brother Ray Taylor and Brother Earl White officiating, with burial to follow. Military honors will be presented by the Belfry Chapter 141 of the DAV.

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OBITUARIES FOR NOLAN, WEST VIRGINIA

RICHARD BLEVINS

LONGTIME NOLAN RESIDENT

Richard Lee Blevins 57 of Williamson, WV passed away on April 28, 2023 at the Tug Valley ARH Medical Center in South Williamson, KY. He was born on November 11, 1965 in Williamson, WV; he was a son of the late Frank and Beliva Gullett Blevins. Richard was preceded in death by his wife; Linda Kay Johnson Blevins who passed away on May 1, 2023 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. She was born on May 18, 1962 in Louisa, KY; she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Virginia Spence Johnson.
Richard is preceded in death by his siblings; Daryl Jewell, Cledith “Jug” Blevins, Harrison Blevins, Frank Blevins Jr., Jack Blevins, Daniel Blevins, Billy Joe Blevins, Blanch Elaine Blevins, June Carol Blevins and a son, Richard Derrick Blevins. Linda is preceded in death by her siblings; Alvin Johnson, Cainie Johnson, Ruth Johnson Crum, John Johnson Jr., and Richard Johnson.
Richard and Linda are survived by two sons, Ronald Johnson and Scott Johnson and Richard has 2 daughters, LeAnna Fleming and Regina Bolen as well as grandchildren, Damien Johnson, Zachery Porter, Katie Johnson, Caylee Johnson and a great grandchild, Paislee Johnson. Richard is also survived by his siblings; Bob Blevins, Vinia Ellen Blevins, Erma Johnson, and Anna Marcum as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Linda leaves behind her siblings; Edgar Johnson, Ronald Johnson, and Carmen Harless as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Joint Graveside visitations will be as 12pm noon on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Diamond Cemetery of Nolan, WV with graveside services being conducted at 1pm with Frank “Baldie” Marcum officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the Diamond Cemetery. Mullins Family Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be serving the families of Richard Lee and Linda Kay Johnson Blevins.
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REV. RAY TAYLOR

Pastor of Nolan Street Church formerly Nolan Freewill Baptist

Rev. Ray Taylor, 92, of Martin County, Kentucky was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 while in the comforts of his home. Born February 26, 1931 in Martin County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Dennis and Lassie Dawson Taylor.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years in 2017, Mildred Taylor, a daughter, Katherine Louise Robinson, a grandchild, Sheila Taylor, a great-grandchild, Phillip Evans, four brothers, Jimmy, Jr., Henry, and Paul Taylor, and a daughter in law, Betty Taylor.

Ray was a retired coal miner from Island Creek Coal Company and a member of the UMWA. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and pastor, but most importantly, he was devoted to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ray was ordained to preach the gospel at the age of seventeen and served as pastor of the Nolan Freewill Baptist Church (now the Nolan Street Church) for approximately seventy years.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Earsel Ray Taylor of Martin County, Kentucky, Columbia (Paul) Stacy of Crum, West Virginia, and John (Judy) Taylor of Martin County, Kentucky, two brothers, Ben Taylor of Martin County, Kentucky and Danny Taylor of Circleville, Ohio, two sisters, Ruth Ramey of Crum, West Virginia and Doris Calhoun of Columbus, Ohio, 8 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, and a numerous host of brothers and sisters in the Lord and friends.

Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Nolan Street Church in Nolan, West Virginia. Funeral services immediately followed the visitation and began at 1:00 p.m. with Brother Earl White officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. View Memory Gardens at Maher, West Virginia with family serving as pallbearers.

Anna Elizabeth Marcum

Nolan Grade School Teacher

May 10, 1928 - October 1, 2006

Anna Elizabeth (Norris) Marcum 78, of Point Pleasant formerly of Nolan, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 1, 2006, in the Holzer Medical Center following a long illness. She was born May 10, 1928 to the late George and Hattie Norris, Hatfield, KY. Anna attended Pikeville College where she was in the top of her class. She graduated from Marshall University and began her teaching career at Nolan Elementary where she taught until her retirement in 1986. After moving to Point Pleasant in 1986 she joined the Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary where she worked in the gift shop and later the craft room until her health was failing. She was a member of the Silver Memorial freewill Baptist Church in Kanauga, Ohio. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Marcum; three brothers, Robert, Hubert and William D. Norris. Surviving are a son, Burian Marcum of Williamson, WV; two grandchildren, Matthew and Monica Marcum of Williamson; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Ramona Norris of Forest Hills, KY; three Sisters and brother-in-law, Louise Gibson of Williamson, WV, Dixie Bevins of West Chester, Ohio and Martha and Chester Cochran of Point Pleasant with whom she made her home. Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at the R. E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, Kentucky, with Pastor Earl White officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher, WV. Visitation will be held Monday, October 2, 2006, from 6-9 p.m. at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, WV, and Tuesday, October 3, at the R.E. Rogers Funeral Home in Belfry, KY from 6-9 p.m..

LARRY RAY DIAMOND
TOLL COLLECTOR NOLAN TOLL BRIDGE

Larry Ray Diamond, age 64, of Williamson, WV., formerly of Nolan, West Virginia for over 30 years, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Appalachian Regional Hospital in South Williamson, Kentucky.

Born June 1, 1947, in Pike County, Kentucky, he was the son of Erna Mae Varney Diamond of Ransom, Kentucky., and the late Rev. J.L. Diamond Jr.

Larry was retired from the Big Creek Bridge Company (Nolan Toll Bridge), and he was of the Jesus' Name faith. He was a toll collector at Nolan Toll Bridge from 1966 until the bridge closed.

In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a nephew, Robert Ray Smith.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include one brother, Chester Douglas (Vicki) Diamond of Wayne County, West Virginia., two sisters, Thelma Jo Plumb of Ransom, Kentucky., and Wanda Lea (James) Finley of Concord, North Carolina., his caregivers, Gloria Shortridge and his cousin, Joy Collins, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Mt. View Memory Gardens at Maher, West Virginia.

TEDDY LEE MARCUM

LIFE-LONG NOLAN RESIDENT

Obituary for Teddy Lee Marcum

In 1 Corinthians 10:31, the Bible states “...whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”

No truer words could ever be spoken of Teddy Lee Marcum.

From September 05, 1940 to May 20, 2023, Ted Marcum lived for the glory of God. He was born on the hillside in Nolan, WV, to Everett and Nellie Chafin Marcum, and he lived his last several years on the other side of the railroad tracks, looking up at the home he shared with his brothers, James and Eddie, both of whom preceded him in death, and looking forward to going home to see his family and his Jesus, never to be parted again.

Always an avid gardener, Ted planted seeds in the ground, as well as seeds of love and faith in the hearts of those he left behind. Ted will forever be missed by his loving wife, Mary Kay Marcum, and his three children, Anna Anderson, Nellie Marcum, and Robert Marcum. Over the past 18 years, he also loved and cared for two stepsons: Chris (Tammy) Taylor and Eric (Angie) Taylor. He was also the adoring grandfather to 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Ted was both a fisher of catfish and a fisher of men. He was a faithful member of Nolan Street Church, and as long as he was able and the doors were open, you could almost always find him at church. Over the past several years, about the only reason Ted ever had for missing church were the annual camping trips to East Lynn Lake with his constantly growing family.

As a retired mechanic from the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department, Ted had a knack of fixing just about anything. One thing that he can never fix is the hole that will be left in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, but he can rest easy knowing that he did everything to the glory of God.

Family will receive visitors at Chafin Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 23, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, with service at 7:00. Graveside service will be held at Mountain View Memory Gardens on Wednesday, May 24, at 1:00 pm. Men of the family and church family will serve as pallbearers