Obituaries
Timothy Ray Ballengee
Jan 26, 2026
Timothy Ray Ballengee, 65, of Alderson passed away Monday January 26, 2026, at Raleigh General Hospital surrounded by his loving family following a long illness.
Born July 26, 1960, in Ronceverte he was a son of the late Bobby Ray and Jean Ann Hoke Ballengee. Timothy was a retired construction worker who enjoyed his family, taking rides through the country and...
George Willard Adkins
Jan 25, 2026
George Willard Adkins, 75, of Pipestem passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Bowers Hospice House on Sunday, January 25, 2026 from a sudden illness. He is now reunited with loved ones that have gone on before him.
Born November 27, 1950 in Hinton, he was a son of the late Clifford and Hallie Adkins.
He was employed by the...
Martha Bigony Briers
Jan 23, 2026
Martha Bigony Briers passed away peacefully early Friday morning, January 23, 2026, after a long respiratory illness complicated by pneumonia.
Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, on May 30, 1939, Martha was the daughter of the late Dr. John Charlton Bigony and Ruby F. Ward.
She graduated from White Cross School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio, in 1960. Her nursing career reflected both...
Hettie Belle Graham
Jan 14, 2026
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 10:50 a.m., Hettie Belle Graham let slip the
mortal coil and stepped out brave, barefoot, and brand new onto the dirt road
leading up to the top of Brooks Mountain, where she was born 90 years ago.
Born August 6, 1935, she was the seventh of eight children born there to Joseph
Greene and Ada Mae Bragg. She...
Ricky Lee Wheeler
Jan 12, 2026
Ricky Lee Wheeler, 70, of Judson passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at Summers Healthcare Center following a long illness.
Born April 8, 1955 in Hinton he was a son of Lois Bolen Wheeler of Blue Jay and the late Porter Myrl Wheeler.
Ricky had worked as a carpenter, a brakeman for C&O Railroad and as a coalminer. He served in the...
Nettie "Carol" Kelley
Jan 6, 2026
Nettie “Carol” Kelley, 92, of Meadow Creek went home to be with her loving Lord, Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at her home following a short illness.
Born July 28, 1933 in Berrytown she was a daughter of the late William Mose and Claress Mary Taylor Richmond.
Carol attended Meadow Creek Baptist Church. She was a cook at Sandstone High School and Meadow...
Ronald J. Rootes
Jan 4, 2026
Ronald J. Rootes, 74, of Hinton, formerly of Green Island, NY went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Lindside Healthcare Center following a short illness.
Born March 19, 1951, in Troy, NY he was a son of the late Bernard “Harold” and Melvina Teson Rootes.
Ronald was Commissioner of Public Works for Green Island. He enjoyed NASCAR,...
Johnathan Wayne "J.W." Harrah
Jan 3, 2026
Johnathan Wayne “J.W.” Harrah, 37, of Hilldale entered into eternal rest Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home following a long illness.
Born December 22, 1988, in Ronceverte he was the son of John Henry Harrah of Hilldale and the late Sheila Richmond Harrah. J.W. was a handyman and worked odd jobs in the community with his father.
Besides his mother he...
Linville Franklin "Lin" Goins
Dec 17, 2025
Linville Franklin "Lin" Goins the son of the late Aaron H Goins and Pauline (Foster) Goins, was born on February 16, 1951 along with a twin sister, Linda. On this day, his mom went in to bring one baby home and was surprised with 2 wonderful babies to bring home.
He went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 17,...
Jean B. Gore
Dec 16, 2025
Jean B. Gore, 87, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Peyton Hospice House following a short illness.
Born July 30, 1938 in Hinton she was a daughter of the late Herbert Brabb and Frances Taylor Brabb Dobbins.
Jean was Valedictorian of the Hinton High School Class of 1956. She attended First Baptist Church of...
Bruce Edward Clark
Dec 14, 2025
Bruce Edward Clark, 55, of Sandstone, WV passed peacefully into the arms of the master on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the University of Kentucky, Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY following a long illness.
Born April 14, 1970 in Chicago, IL to the late Marilyn S. Blackburn and the late Herbert L. Clark. Also, preceding him in death was...
Geneva Fay Fox Tichenor
Dec 12, 2025
Geneva Fay Fox Tichenor, 87, of Beaver, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at Main Street Care in Hinton, WV. Born on April 30, 1938, at Laird Memorial Hospital in Montgomery, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Raymond Fox and Bernice Mae Morgan Fox.
Geneva was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was...
James C. "Jim" Canterbury
Dec 9, 2025
James C. “Jim” Canterbury, 88, of Jumping Branch passed away peacefully December 9, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House following a short illness.
Born April 23, 1937, in Fireco, WV he was the son of the late Julius Harold and Lucy Geneva Smith Canterbury. Jim worked for many years as a machinist, and was an avid supporter of the Summers Co. Bobcats...
Oliver "Chris" Christian Jr.
Dec 8, 2025
Oliver “Chris” Christian Jr., 89, of Talcott went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 8, 2025 at his home following a long illness.
Born May 15, 1936 in Pike County, KY he was a son of the late Oliver and Nanny Ellen Davis Christian.
Chris was a United States Army Veteran. He was a certified pipefitter, boilmaker and certified welder....
Mary Elaine Selby McKnew
Dec 4, 2025
Mary Elaine Selby McKnew, 75, of Lowell passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
Born February 23, 1950 in Hyattsville, MD she was a daughter of the late John and Jane Sprague Selby.
Mary was a homemaker who loved guitar, outdoors, whitewater rafting and spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving...
Paul Jackson Fox
Dec 2, 2025
Paul Jackson Fox, 85, of Hix went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his home following a long illness.
Born May 23, 1940 in Ramp, he was a son of the late Harry and Ida Mae Smith Fox.
Paul was a member of the Ramp Holiness Church, a former employee of the WVDOH, a construction worker, and...
Jarrell David St. Clair
Nov 29, 2025
Jarrell David St. Clair, age 71, passed away on November 29, 2025. He was born on August 29, 1954, to the late Jarrell “Jerry” and Evalyne in Beckley, West Virginia. He is survived by his beloved wife Regina; dear children Benjamin, Nathaniel (Courtney), Erik (Tina); treasured “Frampa” to Kaylynn and Pierce and “Grandpa JD” to Henry.
JD is preceded in death...
Jean Williams
Nov 28, 2025
Jean Williams, 90, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 28, 2025, following natural causes.
Born December 9, 1934, in Alderson, she was a daughter of the late James and Nellie Mae West Humphreys.
Jean was a member of Flint Chapel Church and the Summers County Council on Aging. She was a homemaker who enjoyed shopping, yard...
Donna Sue Blevins Keller
Nov 26, 2025
Donna Sue Blevins Keller, 66, of Bluefield, VA went home to be with the Lord Wednesday November 26, 2025, following a short illness.
Born November 1, 1959, in Manassas, VA she was the daughter of the late Dean and Donnie Francis Brady Blevins. Donna was a caregiver and housekeeper for many in her community in Bluefield, VA and she enjoyed fishing,...
Lawrence Lowell Young
Nov 24, 2025
Lawrence Lowell Young, 66, of White Oak went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 24, 2025.
Born November 2, 1959 in Ohio he was a son of the late Lowell and Lorine Bell Young. He was also preceded in death by a brother Detzel Young. He was a loving and caring father, brother, husband, and friend.
Larry as many of...
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