CAROLYN A. DAVIS
Carolyn A. Fizer Davis, 93, of Hurricane, passed away on October 31, 2025, at Cabell Health Care.
She was born on September 6, 1932, to the late Cecil and Gladys V. Bridgeman Fizer in Hurricane. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James “Van” Davis; sisters: Jacqueline (Bob) Hall, Norma G. (Robert) Hibbs; and brothers: Reid (Inez) Fizer, Jim Fizer, and Danny Paul Fizer.
Carolyn enjoyed being outside gardening and was formerly employed at Hecks and Kmart.
She is survived by her niece, Tamra (Mark) Chandler of Hurricane and their family: Brittany, Megan and her son, Owen, and Alison and her kids, Kian and Matilda; sisters: Brenda Kay Simms of Middlefield, OH and Bonnie L. Garrett of Hurricane; brothers: Joe Fizer of Ravenswood, and John R. Fizer of St. Albans; sister in-law, Alice Fizer of Powhatan Point, OH; several nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Funeral service for Carolyn was Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Chapman Funeral Home in Hurricane. Burial was in Mount Vernon Cemetery in Hurricane.
JOSHUA W. FLEMING
Joshua Wayne Fleming, of Poca, was born on June 28, 1982 and went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia “Cindy” Fleming.
Joshua graduated from Winfield High School and went on to enlist into the United States Marine Corp, having served as a Sergeant in the Operation Iraqi Freedom War. After being Honorably Discharged, Joshua attended WV State University. After graduation from college he started his career at United Dairy in 2008.
He is survived by his daughter, Reagan Elizabeth Fleming; father, Keith Wayne Fleming; brother, Nicholas Keith Fleming; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Celebration of Joshua’s Life with Military Honors will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, with Pastor Jim Dennis officiating.
NEWTON E. GRAHAM
Newton E. Graham, 75, of Scott Depot, passed away on October 28, 2025.
He was born in Hamlin to the late Herman and Ruby Graham on May 1, 1950. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Jenny Brown and sister-in-law, Joyce Graham.
Newton was a Class of 1968 Graduate of Hamlin High School and graduated from Marshall University in 1972 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He retired from Union Carbide after 30 years and also was formerly employed with WV Department of Health. He enjoyed WVU sports, and above all he loved the Lord. He was a member of Teays Valley Church of God where he sang in the choir.
Newton is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Beverly; children: Jared Graham (Nicole) of Hurricane, Justin Graham (Christine) of Marysville, OH, and Jamie Graham of Scott Depot; grandchildren: Sierra, Jackson, Anthony, Laney, Jonah, Nahla, and Raider; brothers: Danny Graham of Georgia, and Paul Graham (Keitha) of Kenna; nieces: Tiffany and Amy; and nephews: Steven, Derrick and Bryan.
A Celebration of Life for Newton was held Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Teays Valley Church of God, Scott Depot, with Pastor David Bowen and Pastor Kim Miller officiating.
CECIL W. HANNA, JR.
Cecil W. Hanna, Jr., 78, of Red House, went home to his Heavenly Father on October 29, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Janet Beckner Hanna, who will love, mourn, and miss him for the rest of her days. Cecil is also survived by his two daughters, Sherry Hanna and Lisa Miller; and five grandchildren, Tabby, Luke, Ethan, Dylan, and Evelyn.
Cecil worked in maintenance for over 23 years as an electrician with Putnam County Schools. He was a man of deep faith who loved God, his family, and his many friends. He enjoyed woodworking, singing at church, and playing the piano, guitar, and banjo—all by ear. Cecil also loved fishing, hunting, and serving as a deacon at Riverside Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil W. Hanna and Clara Kinder Hanna, and his brother, Edward L. Hanna. Left to cherish his memory are his brother, Pastor Michael Hanna, and sister, Marlene Hanna Harris.
Cecil loved his country and proudly served as a Marine in Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War.
There will be no services at this time. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. Cecil will be deeply loved and missed by all who knew him.
SUSAN OLIVER HAYSLETT
Jo Susan Oliver Hayslett stepped into the glory of her Lord at 3:10am on October 27, 2025.
Born May 7, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Walter “Mack” Oliver and Ruth Miller Oliver of Hurricane. She moved to Hurricane in 1957 where she met her lifelong sweetheart of 66 years and husband, Walter “Tim” Hayslett. She graduated Hurricane High School in 1964, later becoming a graduate of Marshall University Nursing School in 1966. She then began her short tenured nursing career at St. Mary’s Hospital through 1972. Though still a RN, and proud to say she was a nurse, it was at this time she embraced her true calling, a Wife to one, a Mother to five, and a Grammy to 17, including her 3 great grandchildren.
Susan was a member of First Baptist Church of Hurricane where she was actively serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a founding member of the Hurricane Ladies Bible Study group which she served planning studies with her good friends. She also enjoyed playing in the bell choir for the church. Susan loved her “Girls of 64” high school friends and rarely missed their monthly dinners. In her free time, she loved traveling out to the Hayslett family farm with Tim, where she would mow and work in the garden. She always looked forward to family events and holidays especially Apple Butter Day and Christmas. Her greatest joy was when all of her family was gathered together in one place.
In addition to her husband of 59 years, those left to remember her include her siblings: Mike Oliver (Bonnie) of Huntington and Penny Meek of Idaho; children and their spouses: Timmy Hayslett Jr. (Amanda) of Hurricane, Roger Hayslett (Grace) of Milton, Jamie Hayslett (Angie) of Hurricane, Erin Larck (Ryan) of Hurricane, and Eric Hayslett of Hurricane; 14 grandchildren: Alison Teter (Jesse) of Huntington, Kristen Loveday (Michael) of Huntington, Timothy Hayslett III (Jackie) of Milton, Courtney Ballard (Zak) of Milton, Lexie Hayslett of Los Angeles (CA), Mary Hayslett of Huntington, Emily Hayslett of Hurricane, Natalie Hayslett of Hurricane, Brooklyn Goheen of Hurricane, James Goheen of Hurricane, Macey Larck of Hurricane, Brian Goheen of Hurricane, Kellan Larck of Hurricane, and Camden Hayslett of Hurricane; 3 great-grandchildren: Julianne and Brooks Ballard of Milton, and Theodore Hayslett of Milton.
She was of noble character and wise. She was clothed in strength and dignity; she spoke of wisdom and faithful words. She was the foundation of all those mentioned above. Not always seen and never wanting any attention or praise, but always in the background holding firm. Never buckling under the pressure, her faith never wavering. She was always there, a steady presence holding us up with her love.
Funeral service for Susan was Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Alan Bays officiating. Entombment was in Valley View Memorial Park in Hurricane.
HAROLD LEE PARSONS JR.
Harold Lee Parsons Jr., 73, of Scott Depot, passed away at home on November 2, 2025 with family by his side.
He was born to the late Harold and Nadene Flannigan Parsons.
Harold was retired from GE and was a member of Teays Valley Church of God.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years: Cathryn L. Stamper Parsons; sons: HL (Morgan) Parsons III of Scott Depot, WV and Todd (Jennifer) Parsons of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren: Jeremy, Jaden, Trenton, Jordan and Harley; sisters: Norma (Jake) Pauley of Scott Depot, WV and Marlene Booth of Toano, VA; brother in-law: Steve (Debbie) Stamper of Scott Depot, WV; sisters in-law: Karen (Mike) Billups of The Villages, FL and Brenda Stamper of Scott Depot, WV; a host of nieces and nephews, as well as other family members.
A Celebration of Harold’s Life was held Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, with Pastor Kimmy Miller officiating.
PHYLLIS L. WATSON
Phyllis Lee Thevenin Watson, 81, of Winfield, passed away on October 27, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.
She was born on August 26, 1944, to the late Dan and Opal E. Bays Thevenin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Watson; sister, Nancy Watson and brother, Kenneth Thevenin.
Phyllis was a cook at Hurricane Town Elementary School and loved spending time with her family while watching her grandchildren in sports and all activities.
She is survived by her children: Greg (Robin) Watson and Kevin (Michelle) Watson; grandchildren: Joshua and Nathaniel Watson; step-grandchildren: Jackson and Emily Kiser; and step-great-grandchild: Grey Kiser all of Winfield; sister, Sharon Hedrick of Buffalo, and brother, Curtis Thevenin of Alum Creek; as well as several other family members.
Funeral service for Phyllis was Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield. Burial was in Winfield Cemetery in Winfield.
