Obituary Listing

Jan 23, 2025

PICKAWAY, WV – James Michael Bennett passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at the age of 66. He was the son of Arthur and the late Phyllis Hinkle Baker of Pickaway.

Jim was a man of many passions, but his devotion to farming and his love for the outdoors defined much of...

Jan 17, 2025

UNION, WV – Charles Allen Weikle, age 95, formerly of Union, WV, passed away on January 17, 2025, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV. Born December 5, 1929, in Union, WV, he was the son of the late Hobert and Sarah "Sallie" Taylor Weikle.

In addition to his brothers, he was preceded...

Jan 16, 2025

Helen Louise Wickline passed away in the early morning hours of January 16, 2025, after a long 88 years of life. Helen was born on August 10, 1936, to the late William and Dorothy Melching in Steubenville, OH. She married her loving husband, the late Richard Owen Wickline, on March 28, 1958, and devoted her life to...

Jan 7, 2025

William "Bill" Ratliff, 79, of Union, WV, died at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from an extended illness.  Bill was born February 17, 1945, to the late Finley and Bernice Copeland Ratliff.

Bill graduated from Morris Harvey College and spent his career in sales.  For twelve years he and his...

Jan 2, 2025

GREENVILLE, WV – Annabell Rothe, age 98, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at her home. Born June 23, 1926, in Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Frederick George and Isabelle McCleary Miller. Annabell was an artist who enjoyed painting and was a member of the Greenbrier Artists Group. She also enjoyed fishing and traveling around...

Dec 26, 2024

UNION, WV – Michael Anthony Sanders, 73, of Union, WV, died suddenly on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Michael was born on September 5, 1951, to LaVonne Jensen, Aage Jensen, and Bill Sanders in Hominy, OK.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Jensen.

Those left to cherish...

Dec 25, 2024

Kyle Reed Hedrick, Sr., 93, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered his eternal home on Christmas morning, 2024 at his home. Born on August 18, 1931, in Greenville, WV, he was the son of the late Clarence Clark and Mary Beatrice Reed Hedrick, Sr.

On June 4, 1953, Kyle was united in marriage to...

Dec 14, 2024

Edwina "Gail" Beals O'Day March 31, 1936 – December 14, 2024

Edwina "Gail" Beals O'Day, aged 88, a resident of Greenville, West Virginia, and a former longtime resident of Brookfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on December 14, 2024.

"Gail,"...

Dec 13, 2024

HOLLYWOOD, WV – Jeannie Faye Hoke, 62, of Hollywood, WV, formerly of Gap Mills, WV, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, WV, following an extended illness.

Jeannie was born March 15, 1962, in Union, WV, a daughter of the late Franklin and Ruth Smith Terry. She...

Dec 12, 2024

UNION, WV – Opal Joy Ratliff Ferguson, age 87, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Country View Assisted Living Facility in Peterstown, WV, following a long illness.

Joy, as most called her, was born October 8, 1937, on Walnut Grove Farm, Union, WV. A daughter of the late Alfred and Madolyn...

Dec 6, 2024

UNION, WV – Linda Shires Loudermilk, age 75, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. Born October 23, 1949, in Zenith, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clem M. and Helen V. Trent Shires. Linda was a homemaker who enjoyed planting flowers. She would often be found...

Nov 20, 2024

UNION, WV – Carl B. "Sonny" Reynolds, Jr., 83 of Union, WV passed away peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Lewisburg Health Care Center in Ronceverte. He was born on June 28, 1941, in Sweet Springs, WV, he was the son of the late Carl B. Reynolds, Sr. and Mabel M. Coy...

Nov 15, 2024

Betty Jo Roles Hedrick, age 90, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, in Edgewood, KY. Born June 4, 1934, in Lillydale, WV, she was the daughter of the late Opie Elbert and Gertrude Irene Pence Roles.

Betty graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work.  She was...

Nov 6, 2024

NEW CASTLE, VA – Dorothy Virginia Harry, age 78, passed away at the Carrington Place at Botetourt Commons in Daleville, VA. Born March 8, 1946, in Craig County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Francis Edward Reynolds and Mildred Grace Black. Dorothy was a homemaker who enjoyed canning, gardening, and listening to Elvis. She loved...

Oct 28, 2024

UNION, WV – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of R.D. Blakeslee, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Dave was born on May 21, 1931. He departed this world on October 28, 2024. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan, during the Great Depression and World War II. He worked in an automobile factory at a...

Oct 16, 2024

UNION, WV – Bruce Edward Ballard, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the CAMC General Hospital in Charleston, WV. Born October 19, 1958, in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Eugene Lee and Cassie Newhouse Ballard. Bruce was a 20 year U.S. Army Veteran and later worked as a switchboard...

Oct 16, 2024

GAP MILLS, WV – Joyce Elaine Hardy Bays, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the Genesis Nursing Home in White Sulphur Springs, WV.

Born March 23, 1950, in Montgomery, WV, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Gusta Myers Hardy.

Joyce was a...

Oct 12, 2024

UNION, WV – Aimee Elise Baker, age 15, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer. She finished this part of her adventure with courage, grace, and an undimmed light from her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born July 1, 2009, she is the daughter of...

Oct 4, 2024

UNION, WV – Arthur Odell Bostic, age 61, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024. Arthur was born on June 12, 1963, in Union, WV. He was the son of Mildred and Stephen Bostic Sr.

Arthur was a graduate of Union High School. He was also a graduate of the Hinton School of Nursing. He also served...

Oct 1, 2024

UNION, WV – Beulah Mae South, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Greenbrier Valley Hospital in Ronceverte, WV, surrounded by her family. Born August 20, 1931, in Hollywood, WV, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Florence Hoke Lucas.

Beulah was a people person who...