Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
Avalon Blevins
Dec 12, 2020
Avalon June Blevins, 83, of Clayton went home to be with the Lord, Saturday December 12, 2020 at her home following a long illness.
Born June 1, 1937 at Alderson she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Mary Vanhoy Burns.
She was a printer for DJR Printing Co., worked in housekeeping at Radford...
Maple Grimmett
Dec 8, 2020
Maple Grimmett, 85, of Alderson went home to be with the Lord Tuesday December 8, 2020 following a long illness.
Born December 31, 1934 in Coal City she was the daughter of the late Truby and Violet Woods Lusk. A member of the Elk Knob Baptist Church she enjoyed crafts, baking and spending time with her family...
Bradley Fox
Dec 8, 2020
Bradley Shane Fox, 18, of Claudville, VA passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital following injuries received from an automobile accident.
Born July 30, 2002 at Eden, NC he was a son of Roger Lundy and Patricia Lynn Harmon Fox of Claudville, VA.
Bradley was a 2020 graduate of Patrick County...
Teresa Blackburn
Dec 7, 2020
Teresa Lynn Blackburn, 48, of Hinton went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 7, 2020 at her home.
Born June 28, 1972 at Hinton she was a daughter of the late George and Nellie Blackburn.
Teresa attended Big Creek Baptist Church. She was a librarian for the Summers County Public Library and a...