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Obituaries for Week of August 17

GARY HARLAN CHAPMAN
Gary Harlan Chapman, 76, of Hurricane, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 after an extended illness. He was a faithful and loving Son, Brother, and Uncle. He was a Milton High School Graduate and a faithful member of the One Life Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Irene Chapman and sister Rita Searls.
He is survived by his brother-in-law Paul Searls, Niece Kathy Anderson and Nephew David Searls.
Funeral service was Monday, August 14, 2023, at Allen Funeral Home. Burial was in Forest Memorial Park.

ANDY GALFORD
A. A. “Andy” Galford, of Huntersville, NC., formerly of Hurricane and Hamlin, passed away on August 8, 2023 at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House Mooresville, NC with his family by his side.
He was born on April 12, 1932 to the late James W. and Flora A. Galford in Durbin, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Ora Mae Galford of Mason, WV and his brothers: Ray and George Galford.
Andy grew up in Pocahontas County, and proudly served his country in the United States Army with combat tours in Korea and was a retired WV State Trooper with 32 years of service. Andy was a member of the Hurricane Church of Christ and Mount Olivet #3 Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. Parkersburg.
Andy is survived by his second wife: Joan Reynolds Galford of Huntersville, NC; his children: Greg Galford (John Cup) of Christiansburg, VA and Brian Galford (Elise) and grandson: Jackson, all of Cary, NC; as well as his stepchildren: Bruce Reynolds (Susan) of Huntersville, NC and Bart Reynolds (Kim) of Denver, NC; step granddaughters: Lisa, Alexandra and Madelyn; as well as step great grandchildren.
Funeral Service for Andy will be 12:00 noon Saturday August 19, 2023 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Minister Ed Covert officiating. Burial will follow in Graham Cemetery, Letart.