Obituaries

Dec 24, 2019

Douglas K. “Doug” Gill, 61, of Willowwood Road Hinton passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley following a battle with cancer.

Born October 7, 1958 in Beckley he was a son of Delsia A. Ward Gill of Hinton and the late Jesse W. Gill.

Besides his father Doug was preceded...

Dec 15, 2019

Mary Martha Ratcliffe Martin, 92, of Pipestem went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 15, 2019.  She was a resident of the Rocking Chair Residential Care Home at the time of her passing.

Born October 6, 1927, in Bluefield, VA.  She was the daughter of the late Isaac Vernon and Bertha Fitzpatrick Ratcliffe.  Martha...

Nov 18, 2019

Donald Ray Yopp, 57, of Hinton entered into eternal rest Monday, November 18, 2019 at Charleston Area Medical Center General Division following a sudden illness.

Born June 8, 1962 at Hinton he was a son of Bonnie L. Yopp of Talcott and the late Ermel Yopp.

Donald was a roofer and auto mechanic who specialized...

Nov 15, 2019

James W. “Jake” Taylor Sr., 73, of Jumping Branch went home to be with the Lord Friday November 15, 2019 at Princeton Community Hospital following a short illness.

Born May 3, 1946 at Hinton he was the son of the late Leonard Ray and Erma Jean Criddle Taylor.  Jake was an avid farmer who owned and operated...

Nov 14, 2019

Anna Mae McNeer, 98, died Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Country View English Meadows Assisted Living, following a lengthy illness. Born February 9, 1921, in Princeton, WV, she lived most of her life in Hinton, WV. Anna Mae worked as a physician’s assistant with her husband until his death in 1981.

She was active in many civic...

Nov 14, 2019

Nancy C. Chewning, 73, of Alderson went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center following a long illness.

Born July 17, 1946 at Hinton she was a daughter of the late Russell and Sylvia Graham Adkins.

Nancy was a homemaker and caretaker who enjoyed yard sales and...

Nov 12, 2019

Helen A. “Snook” Lilly, 86, of Jumping Branch went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home following a long illness.

Born December 18, 1932 at Little Bluestone she was a daughter of the late Elisha Berman and Leatha Basham Cooper.

Snook was a member of the Jumping Branch Tabernacle...

Nov 10, 2019

Aubrey “Cricket” Alfred Lilly, 85, of Jumping Branch died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his home following a long illness.

Born July 13, 1934 at Summers County he was a son of the late Abdel Hamilton and Gertrude Mae Rollyson Lilly.

Cricket was a US Army Veteran and a timberman. He was a member of...

Nov 4, 2019

Shirley Dale Baker, 85, of Jumping Branch went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home following a long illness.

Born February 21, 1934 in Hickory, OK he was the son of the late Lonzo Lee and Jessie Creager Baker.

Dale attended Bluestone Baptist Church.

He retired after...

Nov 1, 2019

On November 1, 2019 Donald Cody of Marie went home to be with the Lord after a short illness, surrounded by his family.

Born September 21, 1929 in Hinton he was the son of the late James Earl and Georgia Jane Bishop Cody.  He was of the Baptist faith and a lifelong resident of Summers County.  Donald...

Oct 18, 2019

Iveta Annalee Shrader Graham, 78, of Ballard gained her wings Friday, October 18, 2019 at Peyton House Hospice Care of Fairlea following a long battle with cancer.

Born October 10, 1941 at Hinton she was a daughter of the late Guy and Esta Bower Shrader.

Iveta attended New Hope Tabernacle in Union.  She was a...

Oct 16, 2019

Ellen Jane Berry Ward, 85, of Chestnut Mountain went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 9:50 P.M. at Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. Born February 1, 1934 at Longbottom she was a daughter of the late Sampson and Viola Plumley Berry. Ellen was a member of Chestnut Mountain Baptist Church. She was...

Oct 1, 2019

Mary Grace Addleman Simmons Surbaugh, 95 of Weirton, formerly of Green Sulphur Springs, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Wyngate Senior Living Community, Weirton. Born October 24, 1923 in Hinton, WV, she was a daughter of the late Arthur A. and Violet Bleau Addleman. Although Mary was mostly a homemaker, she and her first husband were owners of...

Sep 23, 2019

Patricia Ann (Honaker) Talbott, 84, of Mt. Solon, Virginia, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019, at Sentara RMH. Patty was born May 31, 1935 in Hinton, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Russell and Virginia Honaker. She worked for Summers County Schools for many years until her retirement. Patty was a long-time member of Trinity United Methodist...

Sep 23, 2019

The Lord called our precious mother, Bessie Edna Johnson Burgess, home on Monday, September 23, 2019. She passed away at her home with her loving family at her bedside. She was 98 years old and very proud of it. Formerly of Blair, Hinton and now Lerona she was a daughter of the late James Daniel and Dorotha Miller Johnson of...

Sep 18, 2019

Frances H. Bennett, 84, of Bellpoint formerly of Nimitz went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 18, 2019 at Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Raleigh County on December 8, 1934 she was a daughter of the late Myrtle Mills Lilly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Finley Bennett; a son, Steve Bennett;...

Sep 13, 2019

Robert A. Combs, 83, of Jumping Branch entered into eternal rest Friday, September 13, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Beckley following a long illness. Born February 25, 1936 at Crab Orchard he was a son of the late Rev. W.C. and Norma E. Ball Combs. Bob served in the United States Navy, was a veteran of the Korean...

Sep 12, 2019

Gary Dean Cales,70, of Florida formerly of Brooks Mtn. near Hinton passed away September 12, 2019. Born April 17, 1949 at Hinton he was the son of the late Vernon and Opal Gwinn Cales. Survived by his wife, Nancy Cales, three sons, Scott, Seth and Tony Cales, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, two brothers, Keith Cales and companion Sarah Wadsworth...

Sep 7, 2019

Virginia Madeline Reed "The Bike Lady" age 90 of Hinton, formerly of Sophia, Rhodell and Cleveland, OH departed this life to enter her eternal home on the morning of September 7, 2019 at Main Street Care in Hinton following a long illness. Born February 14, 1929 in Richwood, she was the daughter of Wiley and Cleo Loudermilk Reed. She married...

Sep 5, 2019

Francis Kay Brookman Adkins, 76, of Hinton passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born February 22, 1943 at Monroe County she was a daughter of the late George Henderson and Wanda Gertrude Thomas Brookman. Francis was the former owner and operator of Gotta Stop at Hilldale. She enjoyed spending time with her family...