Obituaries
Frances Meador
Jun 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Frances Meador; December 22, 1927 – June 28, 2025.
With hearts brimming with love and a few fond chuckles, we say a joyful goodbye to Frances, a devoted homemaker who for 97 years nurtured family, farm life, and unforgettable memories. On Saturday June 28th, she took her final stroll through the garden, surrounded by family, love, and...
Laura Sue Barton Bradberry Briers
Jun 26, 2025
Laura Sue Barton Bradberry Briers, 94, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her home following a brief illness.
Born January 10, 1931 in a log cabin on Barton Ridge above the New River to the late Allen Green Barton and Wilda “Willie” Hedrick Shepard Barton.
She was raised with a simple farm life in...
John David Meadows
Jun 25, 2025
John David Meadows, 57, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Cabell Huntington Hospital following a long illness.
Born March 28, 1968 in Hinton, he was a son of the late John Hubert and Mary Carol Buckland Meadows.
John David was a member of Indian Mills Baptist Church and a former employee of Monroe Nursery....
Gary Allen Patrick
Jun 24, 2025
Gary Allen Patrick, 63, of Siler City, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at his home.
Gary was born in Prince William County, VA on January 9, 1962 to Loretta Tincher Patrick of Jumping Branch and the late Cecil “Brud” Patrick.
He was an auto mechanic and previously worked at Chatham Motors and Pittsboro Chevrolet. He owned and operated Patrick...
Harry W. Meadows
Jun 21, 2025
Harry W. Meadows, 78, of Hinton died Saturday, June 21, 2025 in Hospice Care at Charleston Area Medical Care Center, Memorial Division following a long illness.
Born October 20, 1946 in Hinton he was a son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Rose Martin Meadows.
Harry was a former employee of Hinton Furniture and Ryder Supply Company. He was the owner and...
Ruth Gail Cassedy
Jun 14, 2025
Ruth Gail Cassedy, 69, of Griffiths Creek entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center following an unexpected sudden illness.
Born March 8, 1956 in Clayton to the late Bradley and Helen Blevins and granddaughter of Charles and Bessie Blevins.
Ruth attended Gospel Lighthouse at Grassy Meadows. She was a former Certified Nursing Assistant who enjoyed gardening,...
Meridith F. "Big Boy" Bennett Sr.
Jun 13, 2025
Meridith F. “Big Boy” Bennett Sr., 84, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 13, 2025 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness.
Born August 22, 1940 in Hinton, he was a son of the late Alvie and Margaret Adkins Bennett.
Meridith had worked as a Jailor for the Summers County Sheriff's Department, for the Department...
Erma Fay Crotty Meadows
Jun 10, 2025
Erma Fay Crotty Meadows of Jumping Branch was reunited with her beloved husband of 65 years, Beecher Meadows, Jr. on June 10, 2025.
Erma was born December 19, 1931 at Pinoak, WV to the late Charles Daniel and Dulcie McComas Crotty.
She graduated from Hinton High School in 1948, and married Beecher on June 27, 1948. While living in Beckley, she worked...
Lynne Alice Worden Bauer
Jun 7, 2025
Lynne Alice Worden Bauer, 72, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord Saturday June 7, 2025, at CAMC Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness.
Born August 28, 1952, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Linden S. and Rhea A. Aubut Worden. Lynne was a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy with a bachelor...
Mary Ellen Richmond
Jun 5, 2025
Mary Ellen Richmond, 92, of Grandview went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Beckley Healthcare Center following a long illness.
Born February 10, 1933 in Meadow Creek she was a daughter of the late Arthur Jakson and Rufina Myrtle Plumley Smith.
Mary was a member of Sandstone Baptist Church. She was the former owner and operator of...
Violet Edwards Foley Kesner
Jun 4, 2025
Violet Edwards Foley Kesner, 76, of True died peacefully Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born February 6, 1949 at True she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Delores Shumate Edwards.
Violet was a former Medical Records Clerk at Summers County Hospital and retired from R. R. Donelly, a manufacturing company, in Strasburg, VA....
Josie M. Reed
May 26, 2025
Josie M. Reed, 47, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 26, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House following a long illness.
Born August 3, 1977 at Hinton she was a daughter of the late Basil and Ruby Bragg.
Josie was a member of Bellepoint Baptist Church. She was a former healthcare worker, taking care of the elderly. Josie...
Phillip E. "Sonny" Meadows
May 23, 2025
Phillip E. “Sonny” Meadows, 88, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 23, 2025 following a short illness.
Born February 7, 1937 in Hinton, he was a son of the late Bernard Q. and Ethel Kirby Meadows.
Sonny was a C&O Conductor on the Allegheny Mountain who later retired from Amtrack. He was a member of Freedom Baptist...
John Wayne Wills
May 16, 2025
John Wayne Wills, 76, of True, went home peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Friday, May 16, 2025.
John was born on September 4, 1948, in Jonben, WV to the late Sanford T. Wills and Icie Wills (Pegram). John moved to True, WV when he was a teenager where he lived most of his life. John...
Calvin E. Martin
May 11, 2025
Calvin E. Martin, 71, of Forest Hill went home to be with the Lord Sunday May 11, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital following a long courageous battle with cancer.
Born May 20, 1953 in Oceana he was a son of the late Kenneth E. and Gladys Thompson Martin. Calvin was a member of the Roles Chapel Baptist Church where he served...
Nellie Marie Martin
May 5, 2025
Nellie Marie Martin, 85, of Forest Hill entered into eternal rest Monday, May 5, 2025 at her home following a short illness.
Born May 19, 1939 in Hinton, she was a daughter of the late Fred L. and Gracie Mae Gill Meadows.
Nellie was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Summers County Hospital and had also...
Shannon Rodes Kessler
Apr 21, 2025
Shannon Rodes Kessler, 52, of Hinton entered into eternal rest Monday, April 21, 2025 at her home following a short illness.
Born September 10, 1972 in Hinton she was a daughter of Wilma Lilly Rodes of Hinton and the late David Gary Rodes.
Shannon was a 1990 graduate of Hinton High School where she was head majorette. She was a music major...
Michelle Lynn Gore
Apr 17, 2025
Michelle Lynn Gore, 54, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord in Peace Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her home following a long illness. Born December 31, 1970, in Hinton, she was a daughter of the late Robert M. and Jewell M. Hare Gore.
Michelle was a graduate of Hinton High School, a former employee of Hinton Dairy Queen...
Gary Neal Belue
Apr 14, 2025
Gary Neal Belue, 78, of Jumping Branch, WV, passed away suddenly Monday April 14, 2025, while out enjoying his daily morning walk with his dog. Born on May 4, 1946, in Florence, AL, Gary was the son of Elmer H. Belue and Beulah B. (Haddock) Belue. After the family relocated to WV, he graduated from Ravenswood High School...
Bonnie Jean Ayers
Apr 9, 2025
Bonnie Jean Ayers, 80 of Sandstone, WV, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. Born on January 26, 1945, in Beckley, West Virginia, Bonnie lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.
Bonnie was a devoted wife to Garry Ayers and a loving mother to their children, Darlene Brammer and husband Jim and her son,...
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