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Millard Wayne Hanna
Jan 21, 2016
Millard Wayne Hanna, 69, of Ijamsville, Maryland (formerly of Clintonville, WV), passed away on January 21, 2016. The youngest of eight children, born to Oran and Bessie Hanna of Clintonville, he graduated from Smoot High School in 1964 and worked for the Federal Government for 39 years until his retirement in 2004. Millard spent his days since his retirement traveling...
Ronald Lee Brown
Jan 10, 2016
Ronald Lee Brown, 53, of Pageland, S.C. formerly of Alderson, passed away on Sunday January 10, 2016 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born April 13, 1962 at Ronceverte, he was the son of Arthella Goins Brown Bentley of Pageland, S.C. and the late, Ralph Brown. Other than his father, Ronald is preceded in death by an infant sister....
Darrell Walker Hall
Jan 9, 2016
Darrell Walker Hall went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2016 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Darrell was born on October 15, 1937 at Gap Mills. He is the son of the late John Walker Hall and Catherine Howard Hall. He was a member and trustee of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. He served in...
David Leslie Wykle
Jan 5, 2016
David Leslie "Les" Wykle, 64, of Beverly Hills, Florida formerly of White Sulphur Springs, WV died suddenly on January 5th, 2016 from complications of a stroke. Les traveled for many years as a concessionaire working hard to bring joy to others. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Bessie and Zernie Wykle as well as three uncles: Edgar Wykle,...
Nellie B. Knight
Jan 2, 2016
Nellie B. Knight, 99, of Renick passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Greenbrier Manor in Fairlea. Born November 20, 1916 at Renick, she was the daughter of the late Robert Guy and Addie Caraway Beard and in addition to her parents was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Hardiman and Emma Hunter Newton; her first husband, Charles Donald...
Lawrence E. "Buck" Persinger
Dec 25, 2015
Lawrence Eugene "Buck" Persinger, 85, of Lewisburg, formerly of Rainelle passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born March 3, 1930 at Rainelle, he is the son of the late Henry Lawrence and Mamie Irene Houchins Persinger and was also preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Finch. Buck was a 1948 graduate of Rainelle High School...
Frances Ann Holmes
Dec 25, 2015
Frances Ann Holmes, 90, of Renick passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 at the Brier Nursing and Rehab Center in Ronceverte. Born March 3, 1925 in Pocahontas County, she was the daughter of the late Lola Good Tharp Holmes and Amos Tharp and was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Holmes in 2001. Survivors include her children, Lillie Reed...
Dennis Lee Talton
Dec 10, 2015
Dennis Lee Talton, 59, of Renick passed away Thursday December 10, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family, following a long battle with cancer. Born December 23, 1955 at Charlestown he was the son of the late Charles and Edna Dunn Talton. Dennis was a mechanic at Satch's Automotive in Frankford for twenty-seven years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...
Robert Jones
Dec 10, 2015
Robert Jones of Lewisburg, WVA died peacefully on December 10, 2015. Bobby was a graduate of Lewisburg High School and a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service. He worked for the West Virginia DHHR at Greenbrier Center in Lewisburg until it closed and then was employed by the General...
Charles "Sonny" Bransford
Dec 9, 2015
Charles "Sonny" Bransford, 82, of Williamsburg passed away Wednesday December 9, 2015 at the Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea. Born June 4, 1933 at Williamsburg, he was the son of the late Ira "Doc" Bransford and Elizabeth Simmons Bransford. Sonny was a founder and charter member of the Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department, a former member of the T.A.H.O.E Farm Club,...
Clennie Alston Mccoy
Dec 5, 2015
Clennie Alston McCoy, 88, of Lewisburg passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at his residence. Born February 14, 1927 at Esty, he was the son of the late Jesse and Rebecca Snedegar McCoy and in addition to his parents was preceded in death by his wife Dollie McCormick McCoy and son, Ronnie Jack McCoy. Clennie was retired from WV Department...
Brittany Lane Hanna
Nov 28, 2015
Brittany Lane Hanna, 30, of White Sulphur Springs passed away Saturday , November 28, 2015 at her home. She was born October 9, 1985 in Ronceverte, was a graduate of James Monroe High School and was a member of Wild Meadow Baptist Church in White Sulphur Springs. Brittany was preceded in death by her paternal grandfathers, Gene Hanna and Ray...
Barbara Lou Lindsey
Nov 21, 2015
Barbara Lindsey, 80, of Lewisburg passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea. Born September 7, 1935 at Ronceverte, she was the daughter of the late Carl Rodger and Madeline Zell Morgan and was also preceded in death by her sister, Joanna Seldomridge and brothers, Kent Morgan and Elwood Morgan. Barbara was a member of Ronceverte...
Donald Lee Baker Jr.
Nov 21, 2015
Donald Lee Baker Jr., 39, of Beckley, formerly of Lewisburg and Auburn, NY, passed away Saturday November 21, 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 4, 1976 in Weirton to Rita Griffey Baker and Donald Baker. Don was a 1994 graduate of Auburn High School. He attended New River Community College and Mountain State University to pursue...
Hershey Cales
Nov 16, 2015
Hershey Cales, 92, of Clintonville passed away Monday evening, November 16, 2015 at The Brier Nursing Center in Ronceverte. Born March 27, 1923 at Ramp, WV he was the son of the late Clyde and Lottie Ballangee Cales. Hershey attended the Sinking Creek Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and taught Sunday School. And he was a United States...
Danny Clyde Windon
Nov 8, 2015
Danny Clyde Windon, 60, of Ronceverte WV, simply fell asleep and awoke with Jesus on Sunday, November 8, 2015 after a prolonged illness. Danny was born February 25, 1955 to the late Clyde Eugene & Norma Lea Windon. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents (maternal) Julian & Janie Holliday and (paternal) Charles & Grace Windon along with...
Bernice Etta Fury
Oct 30, 2015
Bernice Etta Fury, age 65, passed from this world and into the glory of heaven on October 30th, 2015 after an extended illness. Bernice made her passing at home, surrounded by the love of her husband and all of her children. Bernice was born on October 29, 1950, in Glace, WV, the daughter of the late Edward Burdle Hoke and...
Bill Grimmett
Oct 28, 2015
William R. "Bill" Grimmett 73, of Lewisburg passed away on Wednesday October 28, 2016 at the Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea. Born July 22, 1942 in Summers County he was the son of the late Lonnie and Juanita Grimmett. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Olleata Thomas, Virginia Craft, Geneva Via, and June...
A. W. "Bill" Shawver
Oct 27, 2015
Alva William (Bill) Shawver, Jr., 88, of Lewisburg WV, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Greenbrier Manor Nursing Home in Fairlea, WV following a short illness. He was born July 9, 1927 in Ronceverte, WV, the oldest son of Alva W. Sr. and Hazel Grace (Rider) Shawver. The oldest of 5 children, he spent his early life in...
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