Obituaries
James Robert "Robby" Lasley
Jun 17, 2023
James Robert “Robby” Lasley 69 of Nimitz affectionately known as “Grandpa” during his military service went home to be with the Lord Saturday June 17, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House following a long illness.
Born September 8, 1953 at Artie he was the son of the James Everett and Beulah Mae Treadway...
Artie Franklin Adkins
Jun 15, 2023
Artie Franklin Adkins, 87, of True went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Princeton Community Hospital following a long illness.
Born November 27, 1935 at Jonben he was a son of the late Henry G. and Ruth Sexton Adkins and stepmother, Edra Wills Adkins.
Artie was a coalminer and was...
Jonathan David Fox
Jun 14, 2023
Jonathan David Fox, 35, of Pence Springs went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Born June 24, 1987 at Hinton he was a son of Jon Fox of Parkersburg and Regina Mann Fox Persinger and Leslie Persinger of Pence Springs.
Jonathan was a fiber splicer for Mountain State Fiber Optics. He was...
Carolyn Adkins Sherwood
Jun 14, 2023
Carolyn Adkins Sherwood, 75, of Hilldale passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness.
Born October 22, 1947 at True, WV she was a daughter of the late Henry G. and Edra Wills Adkins.
Carolyn was a Hinton High School graduate. Before she retired she was a correction officer...
Mary Elizabeth Rutledge
Jun 14, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Rutledge, 90, of Buck went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Lindside Healthcare Center following a long illness.
Born February 3, 1933 at Sandstone she was a daughter of the late Hiram and Almina Taylor Ballengee.
Mary was an avid gardener. She had a strong belief and faith in...
Marsha G. Walters
Jun 12, 2023
Marsha G. Walters, 61, of Beckley passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at her home following a sudden illness.
Born August 15, 1961 at Beckley she was a daughter of the late Freddie and Sue Ellen Redden Walters.
Marsha was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her dog Chico. She was very artistic, writing...
Charles Thomas "Duke" Richmond Jr.
Jun 12, 2023
Charles Thomas “Duke” Richmond Jr. , 65 of Daniels passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness.
Born January 16, 1958 at Hinton he was a son of the late Charles Thomas “Bud” Richmond Sr. and Louisa Smith Richmond.
Charles was a construction worker and a truck driver. He enjoyed...
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...
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