Obituary Listing

Jun 7, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Gay Ratz Wickline, 83, of Wayside, went to her Heavenly home Saturday, June 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 29, 1941, in Rainelle, WV, she was the only daughter of the late Steve Ratz and Virginia Othello Rhodes Ratz.

After graduating from Logan High...

Jun 7, 2025

Frank Herbert Bailey III, of Venice, FL, formerly of Princeton, WV, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank H. Jr. and Ada Jane Bailey.

Frank was a graduate of Union High School, where he met his loving wife of 58 years, Patricia (Patti) Ann...

May 29, 2025

Katherine Marie Walker Wickline, 73, of Union, WV, passed after a brief illness, surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Kathy will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She served as the Town Clerk for the Town of Union for 15 years and worked...

May 29, 2025

UNION, WV – Robert Reed Kirk, 93, of Union, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, surrounded by his two daughters and beloved grandson, Kirk.

Born on September 14, 1931, in Dorothy, WV, Bob was the son of the late Robert and Ica Kirk. He proudly...

May 24, 2025

Guy William Heck, 63, of Union, West Virginia, passed away on May 24, 2025. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Guy spent most of his life in the Quaboag Valley region of Central Massachusetts and will be remembered for his genuine heart and one-of-a-kind spirit.

A skilled craftsman, Guy worked for many years as a...

May 22, 2025

Thomas N. "Tommy" Hunter, age 82, passed away May 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Born November 25, 1942, in Rainelle, WV, he was the son of the late Ernest M. Hunter and Orpha VanStavern-Hunter.

Tommy worked at C&O and CSX Railroad as conductor for 34 years, while living...

May 21, 2025

SINKS GROVE, WV – Thomas Paul Dempsey, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his home in Sinks Grove, WV. Born May 29, 1957, in Ashtabula, OH, he was the son of the late Andrew and Julia Dempsey. Thomas was a member of the Flat Mountain Church and worked 30+ years at the Weikle...

May 20, 2025

Wanda Lois Harvey Hylton, age 71, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, after a brief illness. Wanda was born November 24, 1953, in Bluefield, WV, to her parents Eurcell Mann Harvey Broyles of Union, WV, and Arnold Raymond Harvey of Greenville, WV.

Wanda was a graduate of Union...

May 17, 2025

Marcus Fisher, age 21, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Born March 7, 2004, he was the son of Steven S. and Sadie Riehl Fisher of Sinks Grove, WV. Marcus went into business with three of his brothers as a contractor. He loved working on cars and traveling. He enjoyed children's ministries and summer camp, where...

May 17, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Gorsuch nee Crone, widowed wife of Douglas Edward Gorsuch, passed away at home on the morning of May 17th, 2025.  Annie, as we knew her, has been described as Sweet by all those who have spoken to us about her.

Ann was born on September 14th, 1937, to Earl Michael Crone...

May 14, 2025

GAP MILLS, WV – Alvin David Blankenship, 81, of Gap Mills WV passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.  Alvin was born on April 11, 1944, in Athens, WV, the son of the late Ralph Blankenship and Jewel Vaught Wilson.

Alvin is survived and will be...

May 12, 2025

UNION, WV – Mary Katherine Duncan, age 100, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Bedford County Nursing Home in Bedford, VA. Born October 12, 1924, in White Gate, VA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence B. and Mary Bane King. Mary worked as a teller for the Bank of Monroe in Union....

May 4, 2025

Norma Jean Weikle, 92, passed away on May 4, 2025, at the Lindside Healthcare Center.

She was born on October 20, 1932, at Wolf Creek, WV. She was the daughter of the late Albert Burrell McClung and Mary Susan Marie Ratliff McClung.

Norma was a talented seamstress who enjoyed...

Apr 29, 2025

UNION, WV – Betty Wickline Williams, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Lindside Healthcare Center with her daughters by her side. Born February 12, 1941, in Lillydale, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Boone Wickline and Nannie Arnott Wickline.

Betty grew up at Lillydale, WV,...

Apr 27, 2025

Amanda Dawn Hunnicutt, age 48, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA. Born January 24, 1977, in Ronceverte, WV, she was the daughter of Donald and Peggy Weikle Goodall.

Amanda worked as a school nurse for Monroe County Schools. She enjoyed traveling, golf, and...

Apr 26, 2025

SINKS GROVE, WV – Winslow Orlando Caldwell, better known as Cody, age 64, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his home. Born August 23, 1960, in Sharon, PA, he was the son of the late Herman Eugene and Helen Louise Howard Caldwell. Cody worked as a cook at Tudor's and enjoyed working on bicycles.

Apr 25, 2025

UNION, WV – Earl Wayne Booth, 79, of Union, WV, passed away on April 25, 2025, at the Lindside Health Care Center at Lindside, WV.  Born on October 29, 1945, in Pearisburg, VA, he was the son of the late Eugene Hunter and Glenna Catherine Carper Booth.

Earl was a 1963 graduate of...

Apr 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donnie Dudding on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Donnie's absence leaves a profound void in the lives of all who knew and loved him.

Donnie was a man deeply respected and cherished by his community and beyond. A proud veteran who served during...

Apr 22, 2025

Mary Ellen Bradley Miller, age 79, was called home to the Lord on April 22, 2025, following a brief illness. Mary, a woman of unwavering faith and boundless love, was the daughter of Roscoe and Rosie Bradley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Marvin Brown Miller, Jr., Infant, her two...

Apr 19, 2025

Walter R. Furrow Sr., 76, of Union, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, in his home with his family surrounding him. He was the son of the late Virgil Thomas Furrow Sr. and Elsie Lee Alderman Furrow.

Walter was born in Sophia, WV, and raised on Sarton Mountain. His parents later moved to...