Obituaries

William Wheeler Jr.

William Wheeler Jr.

Feb 4, 2021

William Pete Wheeler Jr., 46, of Hilldale gained his wings in his heavenly home Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his home following a sudden illness.

Born February 23, 1974 at Hinton he was a son of Regina Meadows Wheeler Davis and C.W. Davis of Trenton, NC and the late Pete Wheeler.

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Jenny Ellison

Jenny Ellison

Jan 31, 2021

God knew that many people would need Jenny’s presence in this world, so she was conceived and born on June 5, 1933 although the doctors had told her parents, Dan and Edith Frazier they would never have any more children.

Jenny Lee Frazier Ellison, 87 of Nimitz, WV passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021. She married...

Charles "Sonny" Gunter Jr.

Charles "Sonny" Gunter Jr.

Jan 29, 2021

Charles “Sonny” Gunter Jr., 46, of Hilldale passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at his home following a sudden illness.

Born December 4, 1974 at Hinton he was a son of Linda McMillion Gunter Wiker and Michael Wiker of Hilldale and the late Charles Gunter Sr.

Sonny was a welder,...

Delsie Brown

Delsie Brown

Jan 28, 2021

2 Timothy 4:7 – I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Delsie Marie Brown, 65, of Hinton was called to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at home following a long illness.

Born January...

Joe Bennett

Joe Bennett

Jan 21, 2021

Joe Earl Bennett, 80, of Nimitz went home to be with the Lord Thursday January 21, 2021 at his home with his loving family surrounding him following a short illness.

Born January 30, 1940 at Nimitz he was the son of the late Roscoe Russell and Anel Harvey Bennett.  Joe was of the Baptist faith and had...

Ivan Lilly

Ivan Lilly

Jan 20, 2021

Ivan Ralph Lilly, 85, of Troutville, VA claimed the resurrection Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital due to natural causes.

Born September 6, 1935 in Hinton, WV, he was a son of the late Ralph Henry and Leeda Harper Lilly.

Ivan was a retired electrician for General Electric. He was a US Air...

Margaret Boland

Margaret Boland

Jan 20, 2021

Margaret Louise Boland, 85, of Jumping Branch was called to her heavenly home, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a long illness.

Born December 15, 1935 in West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Ernest Willis and Beulah Lee Charlton Hannigan.  She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her...

Charles Ward

Charles Ward

Jan 16, 2021

Charles Eugene Ward, 66, of Roanoke, VA took his angel wings and went to heaven Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a long illness.

Born July 8, 1954 in Hinton, WV he was a son of the late Jack Dempsey and Dorothy Gill Ward.

Charles was a roofer and enjoyed playing pool...

William Fleshman

William Fleshman

Jan 14, 2021

William P. “Billy Paul” Fleshman, 88, of Barger Springs went home to be with the Lord Thursday January 14, 2021 at Hazard ARH Hospital following a short illness.

Born July 30, 1932 at Mabscott he was the son of the William Elmer and Mary Mozelle Reed Fleshman.  A veteran of the United States Army and a member...

Fred Elkins

Fred Elkins

Jan 12, 2021

On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, Fred Elkins, 68, of Ballengee, WV, went home to be with the Lord.

The son of the late Roy & Zelda “Kitty” Jones Elkins, Fred was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend. He was a “good ol’ boy”, dependable, loving and kind. Known for his quick wit and humor, his...

Thomas Foley

Thomas Foley

Jan 9, 2021

Thomas “Earl” Foley, 70, of True passed away Saturday January 9, 2021 at Princeton Community Hospital following a long illness.

Born July 15, 1950 in Princeton he was a son of the late Royal Thomas and Alberta Byrd Foley.

Earl was a coal miner, heavy equipment operator, and a member of the UMWA.  He was...

Rachiel Starcher

Rachiel Starcher

Jan 9, 2021

Rachiel Marie Starcher, 49, of Hinton passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her home following a short illness.

Born November 14, 1971 in Pensacola, FL she was the daughter of Betty Brown of Alderson.

Rachiel was a caregiver who took great pride and joy in helping others. She loved her animals and gardening.  Rachiel...

Lawrence Thompson Graham

Lawrence Thompson Graham

Jan 9, 2021

Lawrence Thompson “Tom” Graham, 93, of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born June 15, 1927, in Hinton, West Virginia, to the late Elmer and Merle Graham.

Tom is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Joe Graham. He is survived by his son, Greg (Brenda) Graham; daughter, Gail (Larry) Brown; grandchildren,...

Linda Ward

Linda Ward

Jan 6, 2021

Linda Faye Ward, 56, of Elkton, MD entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Wilmington, DE following a long illness.

Born March 30, 1964 at Hinton she was a daughter of Patricia K. Carte Ward of Elkton, MD and the late Ralph Junior Ward.

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Jamie Lilly

Jamie Lilly

Jan 5, 2021

Jamie D. “Bubba” Lilly, 44, of Pipestem unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord Jesus on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Born September 1, 1976 at Hinton he was the son of Darrell Gene and Sherry Kay Lilly of Jumping Branch.

Jamie was a 1995 graduate of Summers County High...

Glenna Parker

Glenna Parker

Dec 25, 2020

Glenna C. (Fox) Parker 92, of Middletown OH formerly of Hinton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Christmas Day, 2020 following a short illness with Covid-19. She was born on May 7, 1928 in Hinton, WV to William and Lonnie (Grimmet) Fox Bennett. She worked as a Nurses Aid at Hinton Hospital for 35...

Kenneth Adkins

Kenneth Adkins

Dec 23, 2020

Kenneth Edward Adkins, 57, of Hinton went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 23, 2020.

Born September 14, 1963 in Hinton he was a son of the late Bobby Lee and Patricia Hammonds Adkins.

Kenny was a paver and construction worker. He loved country music, playing pool (he was...

Dale "D.J." Pettry

Dale "D.J." Pettry

Dec 23, 2020

Dale Edward “D.J.” Pettry Jr., 33, of Streeter went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 23, 2020 following a long illness.

Born November 10, 1987 at Fairfax, VA he was a son of Dale Edward Pettry Sr. and Nancy Sue Shrader Pettry of Streeter.

D.J. was a 2007 graduate of Summers County High...

Lou Belcher

Lou Belcher

Dec 20, 2020

Lou Belcher, 77, of Clayton went home to be with the Lord Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division following a long illness.

Born August 7, 1943 at Montgomery County, VA she was a daughter of the late Wilfred Howard Boone and Daisy Richmond Boone Williams and husband Melvin Williams.

Lou...

Tommy Bennett

Tommy Bennett

Dec 12, 2020

Tommy “Michael” Bennett, 68, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

Born July 6, 1952 at Hinton he was a son of the late Alvie and Margaret Adkins Bennett.

Michael was a former City of Hinton Public Works employee, a maintenance...

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