Obituaries

Apr 3, 2020

Courtney B. Davis-Lyons, 41, of Jumping Branch passed away at home on April 3, 2020 from an extended illness.

Born October 20, 1978, she was the daughter of Benny E. and Marsha Cooper-Davis.

Courtney was a 1996 graduate of Summers County High School and a 2000 Honor graduate of Concord College. She spent seven years...

Mar 31, 2020

Mark Stephen Harrah, 46 of Hilldale passed away at his home suddenly on March 31, 2020. Born February 24, 1973 in Alexandria, Va., he was the son of the late Linda Roberts and Johnny Harrah of Hilldale, WV.

Mark was a happy and charismatic individual who loved to fish, go hunting with his dad, and ride his...

Mar 31, 2020

Rhonda May Adams, 38, of Sandstone passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital.

Born January 10, 1982 at New Martinsville she was a daughter of Robert D. Adams of Lost Creek and the late Brenda Swiger Adams.

Rhonda was a wonderful woman whose gifts included warmth, joy, happiness and...

Mar 30, 2020

Mary Virginia “Aunt Jen” Meadows Hancock, 96 of Cleveland, Ohio entered into eternal rest Monday, March 30, 2020.

Born March 12, 1924 in Hinton, daughter of the late William “Billie Gordon” and Daisy Allen Meadows.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert C. Hancock; by her brothers, Lake, Roy, Joe, and Frank; and...

Mar 28, 2020

Helen Theresa Fredette, age 94, Inverness, FL passed away March 28, 2020 at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto with her loving family at her side.

Helen was born in Bretz, West Virginia on August 30, 1925 to the late Steve Valentine and Barbara Toth Valentine and moved to Florida in 1991 from Jumping Branch, WV.

She...

Mar 27, 2020

James Douglas “J.D.”  Fox, 68, of Hinton began his eternal life Friday, March 27, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.

Born September 5, 1951 at Gauley Bridge he was a son of the late Ira L. and Violet Arrington Fox.

J.D. was the former pastor of several churches in the community and...

Mar 25, 2020

William A. Ayers, 76, of Forest Hill passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Main Street Care following a long illness.

Born January 25, 1944 at Appomattox, VA he was a son of the late William Ervin and Alma Reed Ayers.

William was a carpenter who enjoyed hunting, NASCAR racing, watching game shows and spending...

Mar 23, 2020

Andy Lawrence, 62, of Lerona went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a long illness.

Born December 18, 1957 in Holden, WV, he was a son of the late Grant and Betty Ellis Lawrence.

Andy was a former member of Hephzibah Baptist...

Mar 19, 2020

Thomas “Tom” F. Briers Sr., 83, of Hinton went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday March 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a short illness.

Born October 10, 1936 at Hinton he was a son of the late Willie and Mildred Cheetham Briers.

Tom was a member...

Mar 18, 2020

Kathleen Ann “Katie” Huffman, 78, of Hinton passed away Wednesday March 18, 2020 at Bowers Hospice House following a short illness.

Born July 3, 1941 at Hinton she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lura Honaker Morris.  A lifelong resident of Summers Co. and a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family...

Mar 1, 2020

Perry Earl Biggs, 75, of Tug Creek went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his home.

Born September 12, 1944 at Hinton he was a son of the late Basil and Leora Dick Biggs.

Perry was a member of the Ramp Holiness Church where he attended as long as his health...

Feb 29, 2020

William Brice Fox, 78, of Marie went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born January 21, 1942 in Clayton he was a son of the late Manual R. and Laura Bell Atwell Fox.

William was a member of Little Wolf Creek Baptist...

Feb 28, 2020

Zachary Adam Meadows, 39, of Hilldale entered into heaven Friday, February 28, 2020 at his home following a long illness.

Born October 14, 1980 at Hinton he was a son of Tommy R. and Anita L. Hoke Meadows of Hilldale.

Zachary was a former CNA at Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a kind...

Feb 27, 2020

Hurshall H. “Mickey” Sears, Jr., 55, a three year resident of Millerton, NY formerly of Amenia, NY died peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at his home in Millerton with his loving family at his bedside following a brief illness.

Mr. Sears was a professional truck driver for over twenty years having made his way to forty...

Feb 19, 2020

Angela Christine Adkins Petrey, 43, of Pipestem went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital following an apparent heart attack.

Born November 17, 1976 at Summers County she was a daughter of George and Audrey Yancey Adkins of Pipestem.

Angela was a member of Peaceful Valley...

Feb 16, 2020

Ronald V. Smith, 66, of Meadow Creek went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Born November 13, 1953 at Hinton he was a son of the late Verland and Doris Pauline “Polly” Bennett Smith.

Ronald was a former construction roofer. He was a member of Meadow Creek Baptist Church. Ronald enjoyed...

Feb 12, 2020

Wanda Faye Bragg, 63, of Hinton passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at her home. A private service will be held at a later date.

Feb 9, 2020

Mary Audrey Atwell, 94, of Pence Springs went home to be with the Lord suddenly Sunday February 9, 2020 at Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.

Born November 7, 1925 at Summer County she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Frances Bowyer Lively.

Mary was a homemaker who attended Pence...

Feb 8, 2020

Alonzo Howard Williams, 78, of Tempa passed away surrounded by his loving family Saturday, February 8, 2020 at his home following a long illness.

Born January 12, 1942 at Washington DC he was a son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy Fleshman Williams.

Alonzo was a member of the Hinton Church of Christ. He was...

Feb 7, 2020

Sharon Rose Tate, 63, of Hinton passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at her home following a long illness.

Born January 25, 1957 at Hinton she was a daughter of the late Paul J. and Daisy Martin Tate.

Sharon was a member of the Lifeline Church. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Summers...