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Sgt First Class Stefen Ellis Sammons
US Army, 44yrs
Jan 5th anniversary of the passing of Sgt First Class Stefen Ellis Sammons, 44, US Army of Winfield WV. We honor and remember him, his family, and his late mother Miranda Perry 'Sammons. SFC Sammons was born May 1, 1964 in Huntington, WV.
Ellis enlisted in the West Virginia Army National Guard in September 1992 after spending eight years in the United States Marine Corps. His first assignment with the Guard was Bravo Company, 19th Special Forces Group(Airborne) in Kenova, WV. SFC Sammons mobilized with the 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group(Airborne) for Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Joint Guardian, Operation Iraqi Freedom. He died January 5, 2009 at Camp Atterbury, IN.
His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, the N.A.T.O. Non Article 5 Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Schutzenschnur Level, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Combat Action Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Army Service Ribbon, and the National Defense Service Medal.
The 2nd Battalion 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and members of the West Virginia Honor Guard conducted a full Military Graveside with Honors.
He is survived by his wife, Shelia Eplin Sammons; two daughters, Raven Chelsea Sammons of Glenwood, WV, and Autumn Danielle Bolen of Glenwood, WV; step-son, Joshua Ryan Adkins of Winfield, WV, several grandchildren and siblings.
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Spc Eric "Brother" Von Campbell II
21, Army National Guard
December 29 marks the anniversary of the passing of Spc Eric "Brother" Von Campbell II, 21, of Chapmanville WV. We honor and remember him and his mother Paula Maynard Campbell of Chapmanville WV.
Eric was born September 11, 1992, in Logan WV, and was the son of Eric Von Campbell I and Paula Maynard Campbell of Chapmanville.
Eric was a Cavalry Scout in the Army National Guard. He was a former Chapmanville High School football player and enjoyed hiking and personal fitness. He departed this life Sun., Dec. 29, 2013, at his residence.
In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his sister, Laura Nichole Campbell of Chapmanville, and a host of aunts, uncles, other family and friends.
The pallbearers were the Alpha Troop 1-150th Armored Reconnaissance Squadron.
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