Obituaries
Robert Eugene Bennett Jr.
Jun 9, 2023
Robert Eugene Bennett, Junior
February 6, 1987 – June 9, 2023
Robbie left his Earthly life on June 9, 2023 to join his precious Savior Jesus in Heaven. His best friend and brother, Richard, was waiting to hug him. In his last years Robbie had drawn very close to his Savior. Romans 3:23 says “For...
Pameila Jean Adkins
Jun 9, 2023
Pameila Jean Adkins, 53, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 9, 2023 at her home following a long illness.
Born February 5, 1970 at Hinton she was a daughter of Pete Weikle of Hinton and the late Diana Grace Lusk Weikle.
Pameila was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, collecting recipes, watching...
David Wayne Cole
Jun 3, 2023
David Wayne Cole, 59, of Mabscott formerly of Hinton went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 3, 2023 at his home following a short illness.
Born October 4, 1963 at Hinton he was a son of the late Arleigh O. and Josephine Bricker Cole.
David was of the Baptist faith. He was an associate...
James Leroy Pittman
May 31, 2023
James Leroy “Jimmy” Pittman, 59, of Tug Creek Mountain passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Born August 20, 1963 he was a son of the late Russell E. and Vivian Parker Pittman.
James was a timber cutter who enjoyed building trucks and riding four wheelers.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Jessica Lee...
Katie Jane Stover
May 21, 2023
Katie Jane Stover, 37, of Beckley, formerly of High Point, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 21, 2023 at her home.
Born September 6, 1985 at Siler City, North Carolina she was a daughter of Thomas L. Stover of Tennessee and Candace J. Dalton Adams of North Carolina.
Katie was...
Bobby Joe Smith
May 12, 2023
Bobby Joe Smith, 56, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord Friday May 12, 2023 at CAMC Trauma Center following a short illness.
Born February 10, 1967 in Hinton he was the son of the late Ernest Samuel Smith Sr. and Goldie Faye Berry Smith. Bobby Joe worked in construction....
Judith "Judy" Carol Ward Thompson
May 7, 2023
Judith “Judy” Carol Ward Thompson, 78, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at her home following a long illness.
Born December 9, 1944 at Sandstone she was a daughter of the late Glaspy O. and Edna “Pauline” Cooper Ward.
Judy was a member of the Cooks Chapel for nearly 30 years, though because of declining health...
Charles Edward Wills
May 7, 2023
Charles Edward Wills, 71, of Raleigh went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness.
Born February 19, 1952 at Ellison he was the son of the late Willis R. and Lennie W. Cox Wills. An employee with the City of Beckley until his retirement. He...
Joey Edward Thomas
May 4, 2023
Joey Edward Thomas, 48, of Hinton passed away May 4, 2023 at his home following a sudden illness.
Born October 29, 1974 at Hinton he was a son of the late Edward Lee Thomas and Sharon Rose Tate.
Joey was a former employee of BMT Inc. where he was one of the main operators of the...
Stephen Floyd Cales
May 3, 2023
Stephen Floyd Cales, 54, of Hilldale went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness.
Born November 29, 1968 at Ronceverte he was a son of Billy Jack Sr. and Karen Buckland Cales of Hilldale.
Stephen attended Lifeline Church in Hinton where he was...
Betty Carol Combs Basham
Apr 30, 2023
Betty Carol Combs Basham, 82, of Jumping Branch, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born on April 21, 1941 in Crab Orchard, WV to the late Rev. William Cecil Combs and Norma Ball Combs.
Betty loved spending time with her large family, singing, working puzzles, enjoying the birds,...
Sharon K. Meadows
Apr 29, 2023
Sharon K. Meadows, 69, of Hilldale passed away Saturday April 29, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House following a long illness.
Born May 13, 1953 at Hinton she was the daughter of the late Harry Meadows and Rosie Elizabeth Martin Ward. Sharon was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and spending time with her...
Eddie Dean Thomas
Apr 23, 2023
Eddie Dean Thomas, 74, of Hilldale went home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Stonerise Nursing Facility following a long illness.
Born December 12, 1948 at Talcott he was a son of the late William and Ellene Bragg Thomas.
Eddie was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran. He was a retired...
Jeanette Shelby Martin
Apr 22, 2023
Jeanette Shelby Martin, 66, of Pulaski, VA formerly of Forest Hill went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 22, 2023 at her house following a long illness.
Born February 17, 1957 at Sandstone she was a daughter of the late William Howard and Novena Ellen Gwinn Gill.
Shelby was a member of Roles Chapel...
James Carl Starcher
Apr 20, 2023
James Carl Starcher, 68, of Hinton passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness.
Born October 2, 1954 at Ivydale, WV he was the son of the late C.M. and Anitra Bragg Starcher.
James worked in Cleveland, OH as a cheesemaker. He loved traveling.
Besides his parents...
Harold Dennis Bragg
Apr 19, 2023
Harold Dennis Bragg, 76, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Plateau Medical Center following a long illness.
Born November 11, 1946 in Hinton he was the son of the late James and Sarah Lena Persinger Bragg. Harold loved horses, watching westerns, hunting, birdwatching and spent the last three years...
Wesley L. "Chuck" Westfall
Apr 19, 2023
Wesley L. “Chuck” Westfall, 73, of Tug Creek passed away Wednesday April 19, 2023 at his home following a sudden illness.
Born October 8, 1949 at Hinton he was the son of the late Charles L. and Ethel “Nan” Ward Westfall. He graduated from Hinton High School in 1967 and then served...
Angela Rose Richmond Collins
Apr 18, 2023
Angela Rose Richmond Collins, 29, of Hinton passed away, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital following a short battle with cancer.
Born March 14, 1994 at Ronceverte she was a daughter of Debbie Weikle Pence and husband Tom of Flemington, WV and Gerald Richmond and wife Lori of Forest Hill.
Angela was a...
John Nicholas Harris Jr.
Apr 16, 2023
John Nicholas Harris Jr., 75, of Hinton formerly of Green Island, NY entered into eternal rest Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital following a short illness.
Born April 7, 1948 at Troy, NY he was a son of the late John Nicholas Sr. and Delores “Bunny” O’Hare Harris.
John was United States Army...
David Alan Graves Sr.
Apr 15, 2023
David Alan Graves Sr., 70, of Lerona passed away Saturday April 15, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House following a long illness.
Born June 20, 1952 at Brattleboro, VT he was the son of the late Frances Reome and Alice Rena Graves Shippee and stepfather Thurman Grayson Shippee. David served his country during...