Obituaries
Nilon Hunter Cales
Sep 11, 2025
Nilon Hunter Cales, age 80, of Mc Leansville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Nilon was born on May 3rd, 1945, in Hix, West Virginia to his father James Lacy Cales and Mother Euna Alice Richmond. He met his beloved wife, Ann, in the town of Sandstone, West Virginia. They later moved to North Carolina where they would...
Shelby Jean Warden
Oct 13, 2025
Shelby Jean Warden, 87, of Nimitz passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at Greystone Village in Beaver following a long illness.
Born September 7, 1938 at Sand Knob, WV she was a daughter of the late Charles Wilson Lilly and Dessie Hamm Lilly and stepdaughter of Orah Hamm Lilly.
Shelby was a member of the Bluestone Baptist Church. She was a homemaker...
James Garland "Sarge" Lewis
Oct 10, 2025
James Garland Lewis “Sarge”, 75, of Beckley passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 following a short illness.
Born on January 6, 1950 in Beckley he was the son of the late Violet Marie Reed Moye and Clyde Wilford Lewis.
Sarge was of the Baptist faith. He served as a lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol. Sarge held many jobs including maintenance...
Betty Jane Angell
Oct 7, 2025
Betty Jane Angell, 99, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at The Rockin Chair in Lerona surrounded by her loved ones.
Born June 6, 1926 in Hinton she was the daughter of the late William A. Arrington and Minnie E. Tyler however, she was affectionately raised by her grandparents, the late William H. and...
Rebecca Sue "Becky" Gill Ward
Oct 3, 2025
Rebecca Sue “Becky” Gill Ward, 75, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 3, 2025 at Summers Healthcare Center following a short illness.
Born February 19, 1950 in Hinton she was the daughter of the late Clarence William “Skeeter” and Ruth Keller Gill.
Becky was a former employee of Bowling’s Dairy Bar, G.C. Murphy Company and Ames. However,...
Joseph Vernon Cox
Sep 29, 2025
Joseph Vernon Cox, 81, of Stanaford passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at the Ohio State University Medical Center following a long illness.
Born July 7, 1944 at Ellison Ridge/Dunns, he was the son of the late Columbus “Lummie” Cox and Sylvia Moye Cox.
Mr. Cox was the founder/operator of Certified Welding Service (CWS), which is currently J & J Fabricating, owned...
Tammy Ramsey-Sears
Sep 16, 2025
Tammy Ramsey-Sears of Hinton, WV, passed away on September 16, 2025 at the Hinton House in Hinton, WV.
Born in Summers County on October 27, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Zachary Taylor Ramsey, III and Doris Bruce Ramsey.
Tammy was a loving fur mom to Bella and Rex, who brought her endless joy and companionship. Known as a true...
Harold "Eddie" Richmond Jr.
Sep 16, 2025
Harold “Eddie” Richmond Jr., 39, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness.
Born November 12, 1985 in Hinton, he was a son of Paula G. Kirk Richmond of Oak Hill and the late Harold E. Richmond Sr.
Eddie was a former cook at Summers County Appalachian...
Ruth Tabor Kessler
Sep 13, 2025
Ruth Tabor Kessler, 75, of Marie went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston as a result of a fall.
Born August 11, 1950 at Marie she was a daughter of the late Ray W. and Mary M. Lilly Tabor.
Ruth was a retired licensed practical nurse with 40 years of service...
Anthony Shaun Romanello
Sep 12, 2025
Anthony Shaun Romanello, 47, of Forest Hill went home to be with the Lord where all his family that preceded him were waiting with open arms, Friday, September 12, 2025 at Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital following a tragic accident.
Born February 10, 1978 in Cleveland, OH, he was a son of the late Cecil A. and Burnice Meadows Romanello.
Anthony was...
Vella Mae Farley
Sep 11, 2025
Vella Mae Farley, 92, of Streeter passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House following a long illness.
Born June 14, 1933 at Streeter she was a daughter of the late James Willand and Cedella Harvey Farley.
Vella worked 37 years for AT&T and was a very talented painter.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.
Vella is...
Larry Wayne Ward
Sep 7, 2025
Larry Wayne Ward, 72, of Pipestem, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 7, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on April 25, 1953, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Glaspy O. and Edna “Pauline” Cooper Ward. Larry was raised in Sandstone and Pipestem, where he became a familiar...
Davis Gilbert Brunty
Sep 6, 2025
Davis Gilbert Brunty, 78, of Pence Springs went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 6, 2025, at CAMC General Hospital following a short illness.
Born December 20, 1946, at Matheny he was the son of the late Fred and Verna Green Brunty. Davis was a member of the Pence Springs Community Church where he always greeted you with kindness,...
Freda VanStavern Edwards
Sep 1, 2025
Freda VanStavern Edwards, age 86, of 4109 Sharon Lane, Clifton Forge, Virginia died on Monday, September 1, 2025, at her residence. Freda was born on December 15, 1938, in Wayside, West Virginia to the late Roy and Bertie Winfrey VanStavern. She was a homemaker throughout her life, and a retired seamstress. She will also be remembered for working in...
Barbara S. Ward
Aug 27, 2025
Barbara S. Ward, 69, of Hilldale passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at her home following a long illness.
Born February 2, 1956 in Glade, WV she was the daughter of the late Verland and Doris Bennett Smith.
Barbara was a former desk clerk for Honey in the Rock Motel, a homemaker and enjoyed cookouts, rides through the country, as well as...
Carmen Berry
Aug 24, 2025
Carmen Berry, 87, of Hinton passed away August 24, 2025, at Princeton Community Hospital following a short illness. Born August 9, 1938, in Long Bottom, she was the daughter of the late Wayman and Stella Adkins Berry.
She retired from Summers County ARH Hospital as a dietary cook with 40 years of service. Carmen loved cooking, gardening, going to the Summers...
Bobby Joe Cales
Aug 21, 2025
Bobby Joe Cales, 77 of Zion Mountain went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his home.
Born November 24, 1947, in Hinton, to the late James Harlow and Carrie Elizabeth Fox Cales.
Joe dearly loved two things in life, his family and playing bluegrass music. Joe was known as...
Delma L. "Mee Maw" Ciesielski
Aug 15, 2025
On Friday, August 15, 2025, Delma L. “Mee Maw” Ciesielski of Talcott heard the call of Jesus to come home, and “Mee Maw” answered.
Born February 27, 1935 at Barger Springs, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Viola Tabor Rudisill.
She was a member of the Rollynsburg Baptist Church where she loved all the wonderful people who attend. She...
Dessie Marie Ward
Aug 14, 2025
Dessie Marie Ward, 60, of Hinton passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 after a brief illness.
Born March 13, 1965 at Hinton, Dessie was the daughter of Gwendolyn Gail and the late Robert Lacy Ward.
A graduate of Summers County High School, Dessie lived her whole life in Hinton. She loved collecting rings and clothes, and especially her dog Cassie.
Dessie was preceded...
Benjamin Bragg
Aug 10, 2025
Benjamin Bragg, 45, of Nimitz died August 10, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born March 26, 1980, in Beckley he was the son of Kirby B. and Lisa Ellison Bragg of Nimitz.
Benjamin was a heavy equipment operator for Bluestone Coal Co. and a graduate of Summers County High School class of 1998. He was a kind person...
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