Stanley Eugene Yazell, 81

Stanley Eugene Yazell, 81 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, November 5, 2026 at his home. He was born March 18, 1945 in West Union to the late James F. and Minnie Bowens Yazell.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Shaffer Yazell and 3 brothers; Charley Fletcher, Jesse Yazell and Alva Yazell and 3 sisters; Norma Jean Fletcher, Linda Potts and Betty Grooms.

Stanley was a United States Marine Corp veteran of the Vietnam War and served his country for over 10 years. He was a member of the James Dickey Post 23 American Legion and the Portsmouth Eagles. Stanley retired from the United States Postal Service and also worked at Staker's Drugs.

Stanley is survived by his wife Connie Shepherd Yazell, 3 sons; Bill (Jenny) Yazell, Todd (Cindy) Yazell and Cody (Sonya) Yazell, 3 daughters; Tracy Ann (Zach) Swords, Karen (George) Bolton and Kathy Wroten, 3 sisters; Shirley Plummer, Mary Miller and Katherine Sparks, 16 grandchildren; Stephen Swords, Mallory Swords, Ford Swords, Brandon Yazell, Devon Yazell, Julia Jordan, Kristine Yazell, Billy Yazell, Cali Yazell, Ace Yazell, Jax Yazell, Chris Bolton, Courtney Bolton, Tara Meyers, Erica Jameson, Nathan Ruiz and Jenna Ruiz, along with several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, November 12, 2026 at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth with Pastor Pete Shaffer officiating. Interment will be in McKendree Cemetery with Military Rites by the James Dickey Post 23 American Legion. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 on Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Condolences may be set to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com.