Obituaries

Pete Weikle

Pete Weikle

Mar 20, 2025

Pete Weikle, 85, of Judson went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his home with his loving family surrounding him.

Born October 27, 1939 at Union he was a son of the late Hobert Ward and Sally Taylor Weikle.

Pete was a former member and Assistant Fire Chief of Greenbrier Valley Volunteer Fire Department for over 40...

Hubert Dean Adkins Jr.

Hubert Dean Adkins Jr.

Mar 18, 2025

Hubert Dean Adkins Jr., 75, of Hilldale passed on to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Princeton Community Hospital following a short illness.

Born July 16, 1949 at Hinton he was a son of the late Hubert Dean Adkins Sr. and Genivieve Ward Adkins.

Hubert was a retired United States National Guardsman. He was a former member of the...

Paul Leslie Canterbury

Paul Leslie Canterbury

Mar 17, 2025

Paul Leslie Canterbury, 74, of Clayton, WV went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home following a long illness.

Born on October 13, 1950 at Hines, WV he was a son of the late Kenneth Ray Canterbury and Annie Delores Bowden Canterbury. His father-in-law David Eugene Jones and mother-in-law Ruth Catherine McDaniel Jones were thought...

"Bill" John William Whittaker

"Bill" John William Whittaker

Mar 17, 2025

“Bill” John William Whittaker, 74, of Hinton passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness.

Born April 22, 1950 at Streeter, WV he was a son of the late Andrew Jackson “Jack” and Ruby Christine Upton Whittaker.

Bill was a retired construction worker who owned his own business. He was an avid gardener and loved the...

James Lewis "Jim" Richmond

James Lewis "Jim" Richmond

Mar 16, 2025

James Lewis “Jim” Richmond, 91, of Ballengee went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Bowers Hospice House following a long illness.

Born April 3, 1933 at Brooks he was a son of the late Charles Ballard and Mary Edna Lee Smith Richmond.

Jim worked in the maintenance department for the Summers County Board of Education before...

Myrtle Ellen Grimmett

Myrtle Ellen Grimmett

Mar 16, 2025

Myrtle Ellen Grimmett, 89, of Judson peacefully went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Born January 3, 1936 in Coal City she was a daughter of the late Truby and Violet Woods Lusk.

Myrtle became a member of Elk Knob Missionary Baptist Church in 1965, over the years she served as an adult Sunday school teacher, prayer meeting teacher,...

Travis Dale Cole

Travis Dale Cole

Mar 14, 2025

Travis Dale Cole, 24, of Nimitz passed peacefully in his sleep and went to be with the Lord Friday March 14, 2025, at his home following an extended illness.

Born March 30, 2000, in Fairlea he was the son of Timothy Brian and Gale Tincher Cole of Nimitz. A 2019 graduate of Summers County High School where he was a member...

Mildred Lois Richmond

Mildred Lois Richmond

Mar 11, 2025

Mildred Lois Richmond, 84, of Ballengee went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House following a long illness.

Born January 28, 1941 in Marie she was a daughter of the late James Nathan and Glendora Clyde Jones.

Mildred was a Sunday school teacher at Spruce Run Chapel and a Reading tutor for the Summers County...

Zelda Wayne Fields Gibson

Zelda Wayne Fields Gibson

Mar 8, 2025

Zelda Wayne Fields Gibson, 93, of Hilldale went home to be with the Lord with her three loving daughters by her side Saturday, March 8, 2025, at her home following a long illness.

Born December 3, 1931, in Kayford, WV she was a daughter of the late George Denward and Inez Irene Wayne Fields.

Zelda was a Licensed Practical Nurse having worked...

Richard Thomas Newsome

Richard Thomas Newsome

Mar 6, 2025

Richard Thomas Newsome, 91, of Shady Spring peacefully went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his home.

Born May 28, 1933 in Dingess, WV he was a son of the late Boda and Jesse Beckett Newsome.

Richard was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was the owner and operator of WV Explosives Company until 1980 when...

Rev. Jennings M. Angell

Rev. Jennings M. Angell

Mar 3, 2025

Rev. Jennings M. Angell, 85 of Hinton, went home to be with the Lord Monday March 3, 2025, at Summers County ARH Hospital. Born July 31, 1939, in Hinton he was the son of the late Woodrow W. and Sadie Eileen Yancey Angell.

Jennings lived a full life which included serving his country in the United States Army serving his Savior...

Charles A. "Archie" Ward

Charles A. "Archie" Ward

Mar 3, 2025

Charles A. “Archie” Ward, 44, of Sandstone entered into eternal rest Monday, March 3, 2025 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness.

 Born May 14, 1980 in Hinton he was a son of Charles M. and Kathy L. Dick Ward of Sandstone.

 Archie was a factory worker at Nook Industries. He loved basketball, playing golf and spending time with family...

Mary Ethel Ward

Mary Ethel Ward

Feb 28, 2025

Mary Ethel Ward, 89, of Chestnut Mountain went home to be with the Lord, Friday, February 28, 2025 at her home following a long illness.

 Born March 13, 1935 in Ramp she was a daughter of the late Albert Adkins and Elva Martin Adkins Smith.

 Mary was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, canning,...

Rheda Vandall - Foose

Rheda Vandall - Foose

Feb 25, 2025

 Rheda Vandall - Foose, 76, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Main Street Care in Hinton following a long illness. She was of the Baptist faith.

 Born December 28, 1948 in Elton, Rheda was a daughter of the late Harry and Margie Vandall.

 Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rondeau Foose.

 Rheda is survived by a loving...

Erica Lynn Clinebell Reed

Erica Lynn Clinebell Reed

Feb 23, 2025

 Erica Lynn Clinebell Reed, 50, of Lowell passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at her home following a sudden illness.

 Born May 12, 1974 in Hinton she was a daughter of Jan Plumley of Hinton and David Clinebell of Jumping Branch.

 Erica was an in home caretaker for individuals with special needs through Palco Inc. Respite Care. She was a member of...

Jesse "Jay" Willard Gill II

Jesse "Jay" Willard Gill II

Feb 20, 2025

Jesse “Jay” Willard Gill II, 71 of Meadow Bridge went home to be with the Lord February 20, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital, Charleston, following a long illness.

 Born July 26, 1953 at Beckley he was the son of the late Jesse W. Gill and Delsia Arbutus Ward Gill. 

 Jay was the owner and operator of Gill Drilling for 40 years; he...

James E. Martin

James E. Martin

Feb 20, 2025

 James E. Martin, 64, of Forest Hill went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Princeton Community Hospital following a long illness.

 Born July 17, 1960 in Hinton, WV he was a son of Nellie M. Meadows Martin of Forest Hill, and the late William “Billy” Martin.

 James was a lifelong resident of Summers County. He enjoyed muscle...

Leota Phyllis Williams Huffman Spade

Leota Phyllis Williams Huffman Spade

Feb 19, 2025

 Leota Phyllis Williams Huffman Spade, 84, of Lowell went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Main Street Care.

 Born July 3, 1940 at Judson she was a daughter of the late French and Lottie Ballengee Williams.

 Leota was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed quilting, sewing...

Doris Virginia Hickman

Doris Virginia Hickman

Feb 18, 2025

 Doris “Jenny” Hickman, 81, of Ballard went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness.

 Born August 8, 1943 at Tams, WV she was a daughter of the late Al Lewis and Liza Grose.

 Jenny was a homemaker. She was a loving and caring wife and mother. Jenny was the...

Richard Cecil Pack

Richard Cecil Pack

Feb 18, 2025

 Richard Cecil Pack, age 87, of Ballard, formerly of Jumping Branch, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025 following a long illness. Born August 1, 1937 in Summers County, he was the son of the late Cecil Pearl and Violet Mae Maddy Pack. 

 Richard worked as a machinist for Long Airlocks and Ingersoll Rand in Beckley.

 Richard is survived by his wife, Gail Faris...

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