Obituaries
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...
Debra Gay Goff
Nov 14, 2025
Debra Gay Goff, 72, of Big Island, VA formerly of Hilldale, WV passed away November 14, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House following a long illness.
Born February 2, 1953 in Bedford County, VA, she was a daughter of the late Earley Odell Sr. and Sylvia Edith Bulis Fitzgerald.
Debra was a former employee of Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center. She enjoyed traveling...
Lillie Estelle Oakes Thompson
Nov 14, 2025
Lillie Estelle Okes Thompson, 85, of Nimitz went home to be with the Lord, Friday November 14, 2025, at her home following a long illness.
Born November 10, 1940, at Dunns in a log cabin, she was the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Nancy E. Wills Okes. A member of the Nimitz Missionary Baptist Church who enjoyed cooking and...
Ronald Gerald Adkins
Nov 10, 2025
Ronald Gerald Adkins, 73, of Judson passed away peacefully Monday, November 10, 2025.
Born July 4, 1952 in Hinton he was a son of the late Gerald and Hazel Birchfield Adkins.
Ronald was a former mail carrier for the postal service, an avid hunter, fisherman and loved the outdoors.
Preceding him in death include two brothers, Jim Adkins and Roger Baker; one step...
James "JC" Edward Cales II
Nov 6, 2025
James “JC” Edward Cales II, 54 of 260 Main Street, Hinton died on November 6, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley following a long illness.
Born October 20, 1971 in Hinton, he was the son of Sandra Willey Cales of Hinton and the late James Edward, “Tinker” Cales.
JC was a graduate of Hinton High School and a former employee of...
Jerry Allen Cole
Oct 29, 2025
Jerry Allen Cole, 72, of Hilldale went home to be with the Lord, October 29, 2025 at his home following a sudden illness.
Born June 20,1953 in Hinton, West Virginia he was the son of Basil and Ruby Armentrout Cole.
Jerry loved classic vehicles, spending time with loved ones, working on vehicles, and playing horseshoes with his grandkids.
Besides his parents Jerry is...
Cherish Marie Crook
Oct 17, 2025
Cherish Marie Crook, 41, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord, Friday October 17, 2025 at her home following a sudden illness.
Born April 18, 1984 in Winston Salem, NC she was a daughter of the late Orville C. “Sonny” Reed Jr. and JoAnna Susan Bennett Reed Horton.
Cherish was a graduate of Summers County High School. She was a...
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...
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