Brenda Joyce Mackey, 74, of Four States, passed away on January 21, 2024, at the Tygart Center in Fairmont. She was born in Fairmont, April 1, 1949, a daughter of the late Lester S. and Julia Pearl Higginbotham Long.
Surviving are her husband, Michael Eugene Mackey; one son, Robert Kevin Shuman a granddaughter, Abagail Nicole Shuman; step-son, Christopher Michael Mackey and his wife Amber; stepdaughter, Sheila Renee Mackey; brothers-in-law, Chuck Mackey and Larry Yanero; a sister-in-law, Tammy Long; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by four brothers, Lester, Denver, Jerry and Gary Long; and four sisters, Enid Wright, Donna Mackey, Iris Abel, and Deanna Yanero.
Brenda was employed at the Cracker Barrel restaurant in Fairmont for 12 years. She was very family oriented and thoroughly enjoyed family get-togethers.
The family will receive friends at the Perine Funeral Home, 1348 S. Pike St., Shinnston, from 2-7pm, Friday where funeral services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, January 27th. Interment will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Enterprise. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.perinefunerals.com. The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Mackey family.
Harry Vance Martin, 95, of Pine Bluff, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 26, 2024. He was born on April 8, 1928, a son to the late Earnest Wayne Martin and Mayme O’Dell. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Virginia Martin; brothers Jack (Sally) Martin, Gene (Dorthy) Martin, and Fredrick (Joetta) Martin; sisters FaraMae (Allan) Webb, Jone (Franklin) Moore, and Hilda Martin; and one great-grandchild, Fisher Martin.
He is survived by his children, John (Linda) Martin, Jessie (Donald) Ashley, Harry (JoAnn) Martin, Ernie Martin (Katrina), and Tammy Martin; grandchildren Penny Jo & Scotty Drennen, John & Melinda Martin, Scott Ashley & Companion Melissa Posey, Harry Martin II, Daniel Martin, Ernie & Amanda Martin, Troy & Chelsye Martin, Mindy & Dunner McDonald, Mariah Akers, and Josh & Summer Kuhens; 13 great-grandchildren and six great great-grandchildren.
Harry worked at Central Shop at Monongah for 27 years. After retirement, he enjoyed life to the fullest. He did wood working, logging, hauling stone, and spending time with his family and friends. He was Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received at Harmer Funeral Home on Monday, January 29, 2024 from 1100AM-1:00PM. A funeral service will follow at 1:00PM with Pastor Todd Syruws officiating. Interment will follow at Enterprise Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to WVU Medicine Hospice 2673 Davisson Run Road Clarksburg, WV 26301.