Obituaries

Cindy Lou Ryan Gill

Cindy Lou Ryan Gill

Feb 14, 2025

Cindy Lou Ryan Gill, 61, of Wayside went to be with the Lord, Friday February 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

 Born July 17, 1963, at Talcott she was a daughter of the late Bill and Dorothy Ryan.

 Cindy was a homemaker who loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and flowers. 

 She was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan...

Melvin H. Grimmett

Melvin H. Grimmett

Feb 14, 2025

  Melvin H. Grimmett, 81 of Hinton went home to be with the Lord, Friday February 14, 2025 at Main Street Care following a long illness.

 Born September 7, 1943, in Hinton he was a son of the late Arthur Thomas and Sarah Dorothy Martin Grimmett.

 Melvin enjoyed Deer Hunting, Fishing and going to shooting matches. He attended Mt. Pisgah United Methodist...

Barbara Elizabeth Grimmett

Barbara Elizabeth Grimmett

Feb 8, 2025

 Barbara Elizabeth Grimmett, 86, of Hinton, WV passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, following a short illness. 

 Born November 15, 1938, in Jumping Branch, she was a daughter of Arleigh O. Cole and Edna Bennett Cole (Eldwin) Bennett. 

 Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Anthony “Tony” Grimmett and a brother, Warren Cole. 

 She is survived by her...

Gwen Wykle

Gwen Wykle

Jan 31, 2025

 Gwen Wykle, 71, of Hinton is now at peace on Friday January 31, 2025, at Summers Co. Appalachian Regional Hospital following a short illness. 

 Born April 10, 1953, in Richmond, VA she was the daughter of the late James Arbaugh and Barbara Beck Arbaugh Benton. She was of the Baptist Faith and a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, crafts and her farm...

Lanie Belle Bennett

Lanie Belle Bennett

Jan 27, 2025

 Lanie Belle Bennett, 84, of Beckley entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Hidden Valley Nursing Home in Oak Hill following a long illness.

 Born June 30, 1940, in Long Bottom she was the daughter of the late Wayman and Stella Adkins Berry.

 Lanie was a cook and homemaker for all her life.

 She was preceded in death by her...

Kathy L. Richmond

Kathy L. Richmond

Jan 24, 2025

 Kathy L. Richmond, 59, of True entered into eternal rest January 24, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

 Born January 30, 1965 in Dearborn, MI she was the daughter of the late John Lucas and Lynn Buck Lucas. Kathy was a former employee of Summers County Council on Aging proudly serving as a home health aide for over...

Cora "Corky" Kathleen Kessler

Cora "Corky" Kathleen Kessler

Jan 23, 2025

 Cora “Corky” Kathleen Kessler, 57, of Forest Hill was called home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital following a short illness.

 Born June 19, 1967 in Taylorville, IL she was a daughter of Garnette Sue Schaeffer - Gilbert of Christiansburg, VA and the late Danny Alan Ducommon.

 Cora was a Certified Nursing Assistant...

Lois "Louise" Tabor

Lois "Louise" Tabor

Jan 22, 2025

 Lois “Louise” Tabor, 81, of Talcott passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness.

 Born July 28, 1943 at Marsh Fork, Boone County she was a daughter of the late Charles R. and Ruby Irene Davis Riffe.

 Louise was a Dietary Supervisor at Summers County Continuous Care Center and Greenbrier Manor. She was a member of...

Freda Joyce Adkins

Freda Joyce Adkins

Jan 10, 2025

  Freda Joyce Adkins, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on October 17, 1945, Freda lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family.  She was the cherished wife of the late Glenn Lee Adkins, who preceded her in death in 2002. Together, they created...

Leona M. "Lee" Shrewsberry

Leona M. "Lee" Shrewsberry

Jan 8, 2025

Leona M. Shrewsberry (Lee) 91, of Peterstown, WV passed away January 8, 2025, following a long illness.

Born May 11, 1933, at Indian Mills, she was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Eunice McDowell Shrewsberry.

Lee lived in Indianapolis, Indiana for many years where she worked as a lab technician. She was an avid sports fan and a diehard Colts...

Frank "Jake" Meadows

Frank "Jake" Meadows

Jan 6, 2025

 Frank “Jake” Meadows, 80, passed away peacefully in his home, his dog at his feet, surrounded by family telling stories of the “good ole days”, on January 6, 2025.

 Frank was born on March 13, 1944 in Woodrumtown to the late Fred L. and Gracie Mae Gill Meadows. He retired from the local construction union 453. In his younger years he...

Nina Lee Stanley

Nina Lee Stanley

Jan 5, 2025

 It is with much gratitude for a long and wonderful life, the family of Nina Lee Stanley, 88, of Daniels, WV announces her passing on Sunday, January 5, 2025. 

 Born in Jumping Branch, WV on September 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Walter Earl and Ora Marie Pack Lilly. 

 Nina was a 1953 graduate of Hinton High School. Shortly...

David Lawrence Reed

David Lawrence Reed

Jan 4, 2025

 David Lawrence Reed, 64, of Hinton, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday January 4, 2025, peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife and his children.

 Born February 22, 1960, in Hinton he was the son of the late Larry and Jeanette Reed. David was a retired Truck Driver where he traveled all over the United States and Canada...

Michael Keith Kesner

Michael Keith Kesner

Jan 4, 2025

Michael Keith Kesner, 70, of True went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House following a long illness.

 Born March 7, 1954, in Woodstock, VA he was the son of the late Alston Boggs and Marcella Groves and his stepfather, James Millard Groves. A retired supervisor from IAC Manufacturing in Strasburg, VA, member of...

Mildred Jeanette Bennett

Mildred Jeanette Bennett

Jan 4, 2025

 Mildred Jeanette Adkins Bennett, 88, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord January 4, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington following a long illness. 

 Born November 16, 1936, in Hinton, she was a daughter of the late Oswald and Bertha Martin Adkins.

 Mildred was a former cook at “The Diner” in Hinton. She was a homemaker who lived her...

Shirley Jane Keaton Ball

Shirley Jane Keaton Ball

Jan 1, 2025

Shirley Jane Keaton Ball, 86, of Hinton passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Main Street Care following a long illness.

 Born February 4, 1938 in Hinton, she was a daughter of Opie and Charlene Lilly Keaton.

 Shirley was a graduate of Hinton High School. She was a lifelong resident of Hinton. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. 

 She...

Carolyn J. Williams Seckel

Carolyn J. Williams Seckel

Dec 31, 2024

Carolyn J. Williams Seckel, 82, of Hinton formerly of Munhall, PA went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Summers Healthcare Center following a short illness.

 Born October 27, 1942 at Hinton she was a daughter of the late James P. and Ora Maxine Williams. 

 Carolyn was a Licensed Practical Nurse having retired from the VA Medical Center...

James Egbert Beale

James Egbert Beale

Dec 28, 2024

James Egbert Beale, 87, of Hinton went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Summers Healthcare Center following a long illness.

 Born November 18, 1937 at Manassas, Virginia he was a son of the later Peter Bowen and Mildred Beale.

 James was a member of Manassas Baptist Church. He was an accountant for Fairfax Auto Parts. James enjoyed tinkering...

Danny Ray Ward

Danny Ray Ward

Dec 28, 2024

Danny Ray Ward, 66, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 28, 2024 at his home following a long illness.

 Born March 20, 1958 in Hinton he was a son of the late Buster Ray Ward and Josephine Wykle Ward of Hinton.

 Danny was of the Baptist faith and a minister for 45 plus years. He was a...

Emogene Buckland

Emogene Buckland

Dec 27, 2024

 Emogene Buckland, 73, of Pence Springs passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at her home following a long courageous battle with cancer.

 Born July 2, 1951 at Morgantown, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Watkins Jeffries.

 Emogene was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse having worked at Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and The Brier. She enjoyed fishing and...

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