George Jackson Defibaugh Jr.
Mar 16, 2026
George Jackson Defibaugh Jr., known affectionately to many as Jack, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Born on May 6, 1963, in Ronceverte, West Virginia, Jack was a man of quiet strength and simple pleasures, leaving behind a legacy marked by dedication, service, and a deep love for the outdoors.
Jack was a proud U.S. Army veteran,...
Randolph Hampton Haynes
Mar 11, 2026
Randolph Hampton Haynes, a devoted community member, retired truck driver, and proud veteran, passed away on March 11, 2026, in Lewisburg, West Virginia, at the age of 79. Born on August 20, 1946, in Gap Mills, West Virginia, Randolph led a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and service.
Mr. Haynes retired as a truck driver for Boxley, where...
Anna Lucille Seams
Mar 6, 2026
Anna Lucille Seams, was born on October 22, 1949, in the close-knit community of Hinton, West Virginia. With a life spanning over seven decades, Mrs. Seams passed away on March 6, 2026, in Lewisburg, West Virginia.
Mrs. Seams' journey began in the scenic hills of southern West Virginia, where she grew up surrounded by the values of hard work and community...
William James Winston Sr.
Mar 3, 2026
William James Winston Sr., 82 of Lewisburg, WV passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Seneca Trail Healthcare Center. Born September 9, 1943 in Rhodell, WV he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Winston and Bessie Bell Gross Walsh. He served his nation proudly in the U.S. Airforce. Mr. Winston retired from Greenbrier Physicians as a Supply Clerk...
Walter Allen Wilkins
Mar 3, 2026
Walter Allen Wilkins, age 78, of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born on February 7, 1948, in Winchester, Virginia, he was the son of the late Lory Allen and Geneva Frances Strawderman Wilkins.
Mr. Wilkins retired from his position in maintenance at the Rhema Christian Center. Earlier in his...
Margaret Lee Wykle Williams
Mar 3, 2026
Margaret Lee Wykle Williams, aged 89, of Williamsburg, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. Born on March 20th, 1936, in White Sulphur Springs, WV, she was the beloved daughter of the late Zernie Rose and Bessie Elizabeth Craft Wykle.
Margaret devoted her life to faith and fellowship as a loyal member of the First Baptist...
Durvie Keith Workman
Feb 26, 2026
Dervie “Keith” Workman of Cornstalk, West Virginia, born in 1969, passed away suddenly on February 26, 2026 at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. Keith was the son of the late Dervie Theodore Workman of Asbury, West Virginia. His mother is Zula Anna Newell Dooley of Cornstalk, West Virginia.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby...
Hank Harless
Feb 26, 2026
RENICK, WV – Herman Lee “Hank” Harless, age 76, of Renick, West Virginia, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg. Born August 1, 1949, in Renick, he was the beloved son of the late John Burton and Clara McCoy Harless. Hank attended the Lewisburg Pentecostal Holiness Church...
Brenda Sue Ellis
Feb 23, 2026
RENICK, WV - Brenda Sue Freeman Ellis, 82, of Renick, WV, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born September 26, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry Thornton Freeman and Edith Madeline Reed Powell and her stepfather Fred Powell.
Brenda dedicated nearly thirty years to Goodrich in Pickaway as a Training...
Margie Ellen Meadows
Feb 23, 2026
Margie Ellen Meadows (Sparks), age 85, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, in Ronceverte, West Virginia. Born on August 18, 1940, in Bandy, West Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of William and Margie Ellen Sparks.
Margie was a devoted mother to her daughters Ellen Elmore (Tom) of Second Creek, WV, and Alethea Gallagher (Jim) of Lewisburg, WV. Daughter in...
Justus Freeman McDonald
Feb 22, 2026
Gap Mills, WV – Justus Freeman McDonald, precious child of Aaron Freeman McDonald and Alyssa Joylynn Pettingill McDonald, was born into the loving arms of angels and carried to Jesus on February 22, 2026, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. Although his time with us on earth was brief, Justus’s life is cherished beyond measure. His parents find comfort in knowing...
Robert Everett Vass Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
Robert Everett Vass Jr., 77, of Lewisburg, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Born May 11, 1948, in Huntington, West Virginia, Rob was the son of the late Robert E. "Bob" Vass Sr. and the late Heath McIntosh Vass. He was a proud graduate of Huntington High School and attended Marshall University.
Rob lived for the people around him....
Franklin Monroe Cook
Feb 13, 2026
CALDWELL, WV – Franklin Monroe Cook, age 67, of Caldwell, WV, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at CAMC Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. Born on April 15, 1958, Frank was the son of the late Gail Franklin and Allie Marie Odell Cook. He was a devoted member of Bethesda Church and cherished his faith, often sharing his favorite phrase,...
Virginia May Henson
Feb 8, 2026
CRAWLEY, WV – Virginia May Henson, 88 of Crawley, WV passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her home. Born June 13, 1937, in New Madison, OH she was the daughter of the late George H. and Evalee Stocker Eubank. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Henson and her siblings, Glenna Batten,...
Allen Brown Shafer
Feb 7, 2026
LEWISBURG, WV – Allen Brown Shafer, 73 of Lewisburg, WV passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his home. Born August 2, 1952 in Maxwelton, WV he was the son of the late Austin Brown Shafer and Brownie Grey Fogus Shafer. He graduated from Greenbrier East and attended Marshall University. Allen retired from CSX Transportation. He and his late wife,...
Carlos Lee Hoke
Feb 7, 2026
Carlos Lee Hoke, age 82, of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born on June 10, 1943, in Glace, West Virginia, Carlos was the beloved son of the late Edward Burdle Hoke Sr. and Etta Spence Hoke. He spent his career at The Greenbrier, where he dedicated over thirty...
Orville Linwood Sams
Feb 6, 2026
RONCEVERTE, WV – Orville Linwood Sams, 75 of Ronceverte, WV passed away at home from complications of chronic illness on February 6, 2026, with his wife by his side. Born March 11, 1950, in Ronceverte, WV he was the son of the late Earl L. and Catherine Massie Sams.
Orville graduated from high school in Alderson, WV in 1968. He attended...
Jack Harold Smith
Feb 3, 2026
RONCEVERTE, WV – Jack Harold Smith, age 98, of Ronceverte, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, WV. Born on April 13, 1927, in Logan, WV, Jack was the son of the late Mark Haymond and Christine Bare Smith.
Jack spent his professional life as a dedicated Programmer for CSX Railroad, retiring...
Mary Alice Gadd Martinez
Jan 30, 2026
UPDATE: The family has requested due to inclimate weather the service be rescheduled to Monday, February 9, 2026. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Funeral service will start at 3:00 PM.
Mary Alice Gadd Martinez, age 88, of Ronceverte, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, WV....
Karen Vallandingham Spangler
Jan 25, 2026
Karen Vallandingham Spangler of Newport News, Virginia, passed away on January 25, 2026. She was born at Camp Lejeune, NC, on September 10, 1952. She was 73 years old. Karen loved music, art, and good food. She often spoke of her faith in God and how much she just wanted to be a good person. Karen had instant recall on...
