JOYCE ANN ABBOTT
Joyce Ann Abbott, 65, of Bancroft, passed away on February 7, 2023 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington.
Joyce was born to the late Donald L. and Patricia Ann “Teet” Casto Abbott on January 24, 1958.
She was a 1976 graduate of Poca High School, where she was in the Marching Band and on the Majorette Corp, retired from Eye & Ear Clinic-Physicians Inc., Charleston, and Dr. Strickland as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. She was the first Woman Mayor in Putnam County in Bancroft for several years and also attended Bancroft Church of God Mission.
Joyce is survived by her loving sister and brother in-law: Brenda and Albert Fowler of Red House; her loving and faithful companion: Laci Jane; and her special little buddies: Kyan and Lukah Dailey.
Funeral Service for Joyce was Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House, with Pastor James Legg officiating.

EUGENE GLENN ANDERSON
Eugene Glenn Anderson, 90, of Hurricane, formerly of Winfield, passed away on February 9, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington.
He was born on May 6, 1932 to the late Jerome W. “Shorty” and Mae Aeiker Anderson in Winfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Jane Anderson, brothers: JW “Bud”, John G., William P., and Dr. Robert A. Anderson; and sisters: Maxine A. Roberts and Helen M. Mitchell.
Gene was a 1950 graduate of Winfield High School where he played football, then proudly served in the US Army then graduated from Marshall University in 1957. To say that he was a “Die Hard Big Green” fan for both Winfield and Marshall Athletics and football would be a big understatement! He had season tickets for both football teams and watched them closely. While attending MU he was active in the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and he graduated with a BS in Education, Masters of Art, Counseling and Guidance in 1963. Gene was a Lifelong Educator in Putnam County starting as a teacher in Winfield (where he grew up), then moving to Administration where he served as the Principal for Buffalo High School, George Washington Jr. High School and lastly ending at Winfield Middle School for the majority of his career and having the Football field named in his honor upon his retirement in 1998. During his summers, he often worked at Holiday Park in Winfield with his brother Bob who ran the park.
Gene was a 50 year plus member at Kanawha Valley Lodge #36 A.F. & A.M., Buffalo; was also a 32nd degree member at Beni Kedem Shriner and Valley of Huntington Scottish Rite.
He loved to travel and go on vacation with his family, Myrtle Beach held a special place for Gene. He was a loving husband and father who dedicated his time to his family. Eugene and Mary Jane were married on August 6, 1960.
He is survived his daughter, Kelly R. Anderson of Hurricane, his cats: Lula Bell and Weezie, and a host of Nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Service for Gene will be 2:00pm Friday, February 17, 2023 at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield. Burial will follow in Winfield Cemetery, Winfield.