Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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