Larry Claude Church
Feb 8, 2026
GREENVILLE, WV – Larry Claude Church, age 79, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, WV. Born August 4, 1946, in Kimball, WV, he was the son of the late Claude Ellis and Della Lane Church. Larry was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served from 1964 to 1968 aboard the...
Richard Hall Crews Jr.
Feb 6, 2026
UNION, WV – Richard Hall Crews Jr., age 75, of Union, WV, passed away peacefully at Lindside Healthcare Center in Lindside, WV, on Friday, February 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering service to both his country and his community. Born August 23, 1950, in Opa-locka, FL, Richard was a man who lived his life with...
Bonnie Meadows Shires
Feb 4, 2026
Bonnie Meadows Shires passed away peacefully at home in Falls Church, Virginia, on February 4, 2026, following complications from ALS. She was born in Rock Camp, West Virginia, and was the last surviving child of Albert Howard Meadows and Nellie Copland Meadows.
Bonnie graduated from Union High School in 1957 and began her...
Michael David Snyder
Feb 2, 2026
Michael David Snyder, 68, of Greenville, WV, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in his home. Though there won't be a service, those who knew and loved him are encouraged to celebrate his life. Born in Paxinos, Pennsylvania, on February 19, 1957, Mike served in the military, and later became a devoted carer to his wife....
Craig Thomson Handley
Jan 30, 2026
Craig Thomson Handley, age 74, of Afton, VA passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Born on March 27, 1951, in Fort Worth, Texas, he was the son of the late Rolland and Marilyn (Thomson) Handley. He spent much of his life in Webster County, WVA, and Albemarle County, VA where he worked...
Shirley Mae Doss Chapman
Jan 30, 2026
Shirley Mae Doss Chapman, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 27, 1936, in Sweet Springs, West Virginia, she lived a life defined by love, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Shirley was a hardworking and dedicated...
John Walter Burns
Jan 29, 2026
John Walter Burns, age 85, of Pickaway, WV, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026. Born March 26, 1940, in Hollywood, WV, to the late James and Ruby (Nichols) Burns.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years Sherry (Thomas) Burns; one son, Tony Burns;...
Gary Lynn Glover
Jan 27, 2026
Gary Lynn Glover, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Lindside Healthcare Center in Lindside, WV. Born April 24, 1957, in White Sulphur Springs, WV, he was the son of Joyce Ann Glover of Gap Mills, WV, and the late Ira Bailes Glover. Gary was someone who never met a stranger and loved...
James Richard Ward
Jan 25, 2026
UNION, WV – James Richard Ward, age 87, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, WV. Born December 23, 1938, in Union, WV, he was the son of the late Stewart and Nannie Reynolds Ward. He retired as a supervisor for the WV Department of Highways. He was also...
Patricia Ann Vandyke
Jan 24, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Ann Robinson VanDyke, 79, of Ronceverte, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 24, 2026, while surrounded by family and friends.
Born on November 15, 1946, in Oak Hill, WV, Pat was the daughter of the late Claude and Wanda Robinson.
Pat was...
Joseph Knight
Jan 22, 2026
UNION, WV – Joseph Lynn Knight Sr., age 66, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, WV. Born November 28, 1959, in Bristol, TN, he was the son of the late Sidney Irving Knight Sr. and Patsy Mae Furrow Knight. Joseph was a retired truck driver who loved spending time...
Patty Mullins
Jan 17, 2026
Patty Jane Mullins, age 59, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Lewisburg Healthcare Center in Ronceverte, WV. Born May 23, 1966, in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of Darlene Tabor Presley and the late Earl Thomas Presley.
Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Leighanna Timm and...
Layman Leonard Thomas
Jan 15, 2026
Layman Leonard Thomas, 88, of Greenville, West Virginia, passed peacefully on January 15, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Greenville, Layman was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a man deeply rooted in his community. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, quiet generosity, and unwavering love for his family....
James Dale Beckett
Jan 6, 2026
PICKAWAY, WV – James Dale Beckett, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA. Born May 30, 1941, in Pickaway, WV, he was the son of the late James and Maxine Christie Beckett. Dale was a dedicated farmer who loved working on the farm and taking care...
Alma Jean Bonner-Hoke
Dec 28, 2025
UNION, WV – Alma Jean Bonner-Hoke, age 83, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the CAMC General Hospital in Charleston, WV. Born November 5, 1942, in Union, WV, she was the daughter of the late Everette and Cordelia Caldwell Dunbar.
Alma Jean worked as a medical records clerk for Greenbrier Valley...
Frederick Schildkamp
Dec 24, 2025
Frederick Schildkamp, former resident of Sinks Grove, passed away on December 24,2025, at the age of 98. Well known as the shoe repair man. Survived by Daughters Donna (Phillip) Minimi of Collingswood, NJ, and Rita (Felipe) Schildkamp of Toms River, NJ. A son, Fred (Suk) Schildkamp of Clarksville, TN. Eleven grandchildren, Paul Minimi, Carl Minimi, Robert Pautienus,...
Roger D. Johnson
Dec 20, 2025
UNION, WV – Roger D. Johnson, age 73, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea, WV. Born June 9, 1952, on Hans Creek in Greenville, WV, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Rita Virginia "Jenny" Thompson Johnson. Roger retired from BF Goodrich in Union, WV, after...
Melvin Lee Huffman
Dec 10, 2025
Melvin Lee Huffman, 60 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 1:30 pm at the Genesis Home at White Sulphur Springs, WV, only two hours after his Father went home to be the Lord.
Melvin Lee was born September 14, 1965, to Melvin Carlos and Gethyl Sue Ferguson Huffman...
Melvin Carlos Huffman
Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Melvin Carlos Huffman, 84 years old, passed away at his home at Wayside, WV. Carlos was surrounded by his family. Carlos was born June 22, 1941, to Howard and Barbara Huffman of Creamery, WV.
Carlos met and married Gethyl Sue Ferguson on August 24, 1964. They were married 53...
Nila Marceline White
Dec 8, 2025
Nila Marceline White, age 81, of Lewisburg, WV, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Nila was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew her. She spent more than 35 years working as a cook at Greenbrier Valley Hospital, where her dedication and...
