Dennis Rowan
Apr 17, 2025
L. Dennis Rowan, 84, of Gap Mills, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 in his home. He was the son of the late Otey Claude Rowan and the late Lola Dennis Rowan.
Dennis was a college professor, sheep farmer and co-founder of Psalm 23 Camp. He developed an interest in agriculture as he...
Michael "Mike" Alderson
Apr 10, 2025
ALDERSON, WV – Michael Wayne "Mike" Alderson, 68, of Alderson, WV, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at his home following a short illness. Mike was born December 2, 1956, and was the son of the late William Ray "Bill" Alderson and Loretta Mae Dalton Alderson.
Mike attended elementary school and junior...
Anna Marie Weikle
Apr 4, 2025
LINDSIDE, WV – Anna Marie Weikle, age 46, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV. Born July 18, 1978, in Raleigh County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Gene Brown and Thelma Louise Whitt Walters.
Anna was part-owner of A&I Trucking and EJE...
Bobby Gray Thomas
Apr 4, 2025
GREENVILLE, WV – Bobby Gray Thomas, 80, of Greenville, WV, passed away on April 4, 2025. He was born December 2, 1944, in Greenville, WV, the youngest of six sons of William Perry and Vera Crosier Thomas.
Bobby was a 1962 graduate of Greenville High School. After graduation he enrolled in the Durham...
Donna Mchone
Apr 3, 2025
UNION, WV – Donna Louise Pence McHone, age 66, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, WV. Born June 30, 1958, in Union, WV, she was the daughter of the late Laird and Geraldine Weikle Pence. Donna was a member of the Mt. Alexander Church in Sarton, WV. She was...
Mary Ruth Weikle
Apr 2, 2025
UNION, WV – Mary Ruth Jackson Weikle, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA. Born January 25, 1939, in Rock Camp, WV, she was the daughter of the late John William and Vada Burton Jackson.
Ruth was a member of the Mt. Hermon Baptist...
Alvin "Al" Eugene Crawford
Apr 2, 2025
SINKS GROVE, WV – Alvin Eugene "Al" Crawford, of Sinks Grove, passed away April 2, 2025, after a long illness.
Al was born April 17, 1939, in Cool Ridge, West Virginia, to Roy L. Crawford and the former Sarah Louella Myrtle Meadows.
Al was raised on the family farm...
Shirley Dunbar Franklin
Mar 29, 2025
UNION, WV – Shirley Dunbar Franklin, age 88, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Lindside Healthcare Center in Lindside, WV. Born January 23, 1937, in Sinks Grove, WV, she was the daughter of the late Buford and Ada Carter Dunbar. Shirley was a member of the New Lebanon ARP Church in Pickaway. She graduated...
Judy Booth
Mar 29, 2025
UNION, WV – Judy Kay Long Booth, 80, of Union, WV, passed away on March 29, 2025, at her home.  Born on March 11, 1945, in Peterstown, WV, she was the youngest daughter of the late Homer C and Edith Wilson Long.
Judy was a 1963 graduate of Peterstown High School. She helped...
Betty Pomphrey
Mar 19, 2025
SINKS GROVE, WV – Betty Pomphrey, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Lewisburg Healthcare Center in Ronceverte, WV. Born March 11, 1935, in Sinks Grove, WV, she was the daughter of the late James and Minnie Weikle. Betty was a member of the Pickaway United Methodist Church. She was a beloved mother,...
Jerry Bell Humphreys
Mar 16, 2025
COVINGTON, VA – Jerry Bell Humphreys, age 99, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. Born June 9, 1925, in Laurel Branch, WV, he was the son of the late Drewie and Hallie Bell Humphreys.
Jerry was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran...
Shawn Douglas Carter
Mar 12, 2025
UNION, WV – Shawn Douglas Carter, age 43, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Born January 25, 1982, in Ronceverte, WV, he was the son of Melvin "PeeWee" Carter and Gloria Darlene Vandegrift Carter. Shawn graduated from James Monroe High School and studied graphic art, design, and animation. He worked as a self-employed carpenter and tattoo artist....
James Junior Clarkson
Mar 2, 2025
GAP MILLS, WV – James Junior Clarkson, age 82, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his home in Gap Mills, WV. Born July 26, 1942, in Gap Mills, WV, he was the son of the late Isiah and Roxie Terry Clarkson.
James was a hard worker who had numerous jobs throughout his life, including cutting...
James Edward Pitzer
Feb 25, 2025
GAP MILLS, WV – James Edward Pitzer, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Born July 2, 1963, in Union, WV, he was the son of the late Robert and Allie Marie Ford Pitzer. James worked numerous types of jobs for the West Virginia Department of Highways in Union, WV. He enjoyed going to church, having previously...
Dorothy Alice Shires
Feb 9, 2025
ZENITH, WV – Dorothy Alice Wilson Shires, age 85, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, WV. Born March 22, 1939, in Second Creek, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joe Buster and Janet H. Burns Wilson.
Dorothy was of the Christian faith and...
Daniel Lee Hoke
Feb 7, 2025
HOLLYWOOD, WV – Daniel Lee Hoke, 68, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2025, at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV.
Born on November 30, 1956, in Hollywood, WV, Daniel was a dedicated and hardworking individual. As the co-owner of Hoke Brothers Contracting for over 30years, he built a reputation for strength and...
William M. Matney
Feb 6, 2025
UNION, WV – William M. Matney, 81, of Union, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Cardinal Senior Living in Roanoke, VA.
Willie was a loving husband, father, Paw Paw, and Great Paw Paw. He loved watching his birds out of the window. He would make sure they were well fed year-round. He...
Robert Douglas Hall
Feb 2, 2025
WAITEVILLE, WV – Robert "Bobby" Douglas Hall, 74, of Waiteville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025. Born on November 7, 1950, to the late Jack and Edith Hall.
Bobby was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in deer and bear hunting, fishing, farming, and exploring the back roads of Waiteville....
Jaime Elizabeth Moore
Jan 30, 2025
GAP MILLS, WV – Jaime Elizabeth Moore, age 20, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born November 30, 2004, in Suffolk, VA, she was the daughter of Jason James Coltz and Amy Michelle Moore Coltz of Gap Mills, WV.
Jaime was her mother and father's...
Shelby June Wickline
Jan 29, 2025
SINKS GROVE, WV – Shelby June Wickline, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, WV. Born July 23, 1961, in Summersville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Dennis Smith and Phyllis Shaver Smith. Shelby enjoyed attending church at the Crimson Springs Church in Zenith, WV. She...
