Oren Franklin O'Neill
Sep 17, 2026
Peters Mountain, Zenith, WV – Oren Franklin O’Neill, 90 years young, left this world on Thursday, September 17, 2026, to meet his family in Heaven. Born August 21, 1936, at Hillsdale, WV, he was the son of William Franklin and Hattie Gay Beamer O’Neill. Our Uncle Oren was a true mountain man, logger, and farmer. He loved his garden and...
Anna Catherine "Kitty" Ellard
Sep 12, 2026
Anna Catherine “Kitty” Ellard, aged 94, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, and went home to see her husband, daughter, son, and son-in-law. As her grandson writing this, I’m sure she’s in heaven baking cakes for them right now.
She was born in Glenray, WV, on June 17, 1932, to Loney Patton Honaker and Ruby Smith Honaker. She moved to...
Dr. Mark C. Bissell
Aug 19, 2026
Mark C. Bissell, age 68, died peacefully at his home in Union, West Virginia, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. He was a US Army veteran, proudly serving as a Specialist with Company C, 9th Signal Battalion in Germany under the United States Army Europe (USAREUR) command (1976 to 1980) during the Cold War...
Raymond Odell Bostic
Aug 16, 2026
UNION, WV – Raymond Odell Bostic, age 86, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Roanoke, VA. Born September 11, 1939, in Sinks Grove, WV, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Beulah Bostic Dunbar.
Odell worked for 14 years in production at Hercules. He was also a truck driver and excellent...
Lola Jeanette Kast
Aug 11, 2026
UNION, WV – Lola Jeanette Kast, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Born July 29, 1944, in Waiteville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Plinia Jennings Caldwell. Jeanette worked at BF Goodrich until her retirement. She loved making homemade blankets and enjoyed collecting cookie...
Kenneth G. Rhoades
Aug 3, 2026
Kenneth G. Rhoades, age 74, of Pickaway, also known as Kenny, Pappy, and Unkie, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at CAMC in Charleston. Born Oct 2, 1951, he was a son of the late Thurman Washington and Laura Bell Rhoades.
In addition to his parents, he was proceeded by four sisters, Nadine Grogg, Annie Grogg, Betty Yoder, and Nancy...
Clyde Albert Wickline
Jul 27, 2026
Clyde Albert Wickline, 84, of Sweet Springs, West Virginia, passed away on July 27, 2026.
Born March 23, 1942, Clyde was the son of the late Ellery and Margaret Wickline.
Clyde shared 61 years of marriage with his wife, Carol Ann Bland Wickline, who survives him. He is also survived by his children, Brad Wickline and Melissa Wickline and her husband, Larry...
Rodney Darrell Skinner
Jul 22, 2026
SINKS GROVE, WV – Rodney Darrell Skinner, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at his home in Sinks Grove, WV. Born August 21, 1941, in Elkins, WV, he was the son of the late Rev. Albert K. “Pete” Skinner and Viola Jenkins Skinner. Rodney was a member of the Union Church of God where he enjoyed playing...
Charles Lewis McCormick
Jul 14, 2026
Sinks Grove, WV – Charles Lewis "One Shot" McCormick, age 86, passed away on July 14, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones. Born February 6, 1940, in Union, WV, he was the son of Harry and Mary Katherine McCormick.
Lewis was an avid farmer and hunter his entire life. He had a strong passion for horses...
Bobbie Jean Brooks
Jul 9, 2026
Bobbie Jean Brooks, age 77, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Seneca Trail Healthcare Center in Lewisburg, WV. Born June 25, 1949, on Gates Road in Union, WV, she was the daughter of the late Graham and Luverne Foster South. Bobbie Jean was a 30-year resident of the Greenbrier Manor, which later became the Seneca Trail Healthcare...
Ashton Michael Bennett
Jul 7, 2026
Ashton Michael Bennett—affectionately called “Duck” by his big sister, RaeLynn—precious infant son of Austin and Jasmine Bennett, was born silently into this world on July 7, 2026, and was welcomed immediately into the loving arms of Jesus.
Though Ashton’s time on earth was far too brief, his life was precious, meaningful, and deeply loved. From the moment his family learned of...
James Edgar Dunbar, Jr.
Jun 30, 2026
James Edgar "Eddie" Dunbar Jr., 67, of Union, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026.
Born on October 2, 1958, in Ronceverte, West Virginia, Eddie was the son of the late James Edgar Dunbar Sr. and Almina Vass Dunbar.
Eddie will be remembered for his love of telling stories about the "good old days," bringing smiles and laughter to everyone...
Lloyd Perkins
Jun 29, 2026
Lloyd Perkins, age 81, of Union went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2026. He was born in Sarton on December 5, 1944, to Frank and Hazel Perkins. In 1964 he married the love of his life Joan Wilson. Lloyd was kind, generous, and always willing to help family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed...
Judy Kay Parker
Jun 28, 2026
Judy Kay Parker, 74, of Sinks Grove, WV, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 28th. Judy was the daughter of the late Ira and Enace Ratliff Martin of Salt Sulphur Springs, WV. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ervin Martin, and three brother in laws. Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband...
Tatjana W. Blakeslee
Jun 13, 2026
Tatjana W. “Tati” VanBeckhoven Blakeslee
Some people leave behind possessions. Others leave behind traditions. Tatjana W. “Tati” VanBeckhoven Blakeslee left behind a way of seeing the world.
If you knew Tatjana, you knew one thing for certain—you always knew she was in the room. She embraced life with enthusiasm, courage, and a wonderful sense of adventure. Fear rarely dictated her choices. She...
Fred Samuel Huffman
Jun 12, 2026
WAYSIDE, WV – Fred Samuel Huffman, age 58, went to be with his Lord, his parents, Melvin Carlos Huffman and Gethyl Sue Ferguson Huffman, and his brother, Melvin Lee Huffman on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Freddy was born April 11, 1968. He enjoyed watching westerns and funny movies on television. He also enjoyed going places with his dad, whether it was...
Tammy Lyn Fox
Jun 11, 2026
WAYSIDE, WV – Tammy Lyn Fox, age 60, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Summers ARH Hospital in Hinton, WV. Born April 25, 1966, in Loudonville, OH, she was the daughter of Kay Marlene Schwartz Allen and the late James Homer Allen.
Tammy began working as a dispatcher for Monroe County 911 and retired as the Deputy Director...
Dr. Ronald Ripley
Jun 8, 2026
Dr. Ronald Ripley, DDS, entered eternal peace on June 8, 2026 at Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea, WV. Dr. Ripley said his greatest joy in life was growing up in Union, Monroe County, WV and retiring there in 1987. His many friends would say that Dr. Ripley - “Ron” or “Ronald” to them— was their gift, as well.
An oral surgeon...
Darlene Rose Mae Anglen
Jun 7, 2026
UNION, WV – Darlene Rose Mae Miller Anglen, age 73, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at her home in Union, WV. Born March 29, 1953, in Kellysville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Addison Hampton and Mary Ellen Vest Miller. Darlene loved animals, as she previously worked as a dog groomer. She also enjoyed music and...
Pearl Martin
Jun 5, 2026
Pearl Marie (Staten-Flack) Martin, born November 25, 1939, in Alderson, WV, passed away on June 5, 2026, at Seneca Trail Healthcare Center following a long illness. Pearl loved the Lord and her family more than anything. In her early life she enjoyed working at the sewing factory in New Castle, VA. She enjoyed gospel music, pigs, and the color pink....
