Virginia Mae Simms Wilson
December 29, 2017
Virginia “Ginny” Wilson, 83, of Frametown, WV gained her heavenly wings on December 29, 2017 surrounded by her family.
Ginny was a homemaker for most of her life but enjoyed yard selling, where she loved to meet new people. She loved her famil...
Frederick Michael Thompson
December 25, 2017
Frederick Michael Thompson, 25, passed away on December 25, 2017 after a short illness.
Michael was born April 12, 1992.
He was an avid pet lover. He enjoyed music and his dog “Socks”.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Shane a...
Tyna Sue Carter
December 14, 2017
Tyna Sue Carter, 60, of Orlando, WV passed away December 14, 2017 at home.
She was born October 24, 1957 at Man, WV.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed shopping, gardening and her animals.
She is survived by her husband Willard Carter; parents,...
Kathryn J. Dunn
December 14, 2017
Kathryn J. Dunn, 67, of Gassaway, died at home surrounded by her family on December 14, 2017.
Born in Akron, OH, Kathy was a Home Health Aide for 32 years until she retired. She was a Southern Baptist by faith. She loved cooking, baking and readin...
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Gary Samuel Reed
December 14, 2017
Gary Samuel Reed, 52, of Waldorf, MD died of a long illness on December 14, 2017.
Upon completing high school at 18 years old, Gary joined the United States Air Force. For 34 years he was active military and while in service Gary was President Bil...
Marshall Clayton Napier
December 9, 2017
Marshall Clayton Napier, 54, of Gassaway, passed away December 9, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.
He was born August 28, 1963 in Denver, CO.
He was a schoolteacher at Braxton County High School. He received his Master’s Degree fro...
Sarah Jean Crislip
November 27, 2017
Sarah Jean Crislip, 91 of Frametown, WV went to be with the Lord November 27, 2017.
She was born June 29, 1926 in Braxton County WV. She was the daughter of late Grover Cleveland Stout and Grace Cutlip.
In addition to her parents she was preced...
Cecil Ray Shepherd
November 22, 2017
Cecil Ray Shepherd, 62, of Mt. Nebo, passed away November 22, 2017 at home.
He was born March 11, 1955 a son of the late Guy Robert and Charlotte Ann Nichols Shepherd.
He was a heavy equipment operator.
He is survived by his son, Christopher...
Emyl Lee Shields
November 21, 2017
Emyl Lee Shields, 84, of Cedarville, passed away November 21, 2017 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport.
She was born February 19, 1933 in Kanawha County.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and cooking. She was a...
Billie Louise James – Hensley James – Hensley
November 21, 2017
Billie Louise James – Hensley, 91, formerly of Madison, WV passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Genesis/Glenville Center.
Billie was preceded in death by her mother, Maude “Mary Lea” James; brother, Eugene Marshall James; daughter, J...
Arlene F Skidmore
November 17, 2017
Arlene F. Skidmore, 81 of Gassaway, peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father, November 17, 2017. She was born February 6, 1936, a daughter of the late Martin Ray Mollohan and Iva Lowers Mollohan of Gassaway.
She was united in marriage to the...
Mary Lou Jarvis Halstead
November 16, 2017
Mary Lou Jarvis Halstead, 63 of Strange Creek, passed away on November 16, 2017 at Raleigh General Hospital.
She was born June 24, 1954 in Sutton, a daughter of the late Woodrow Jarvis and Maggie Marie Carpenter.
Mary was a Christian by faith, ...
Glendon Kent Jones
November 13, 2017
Glendon Kent Jones, 74 of Gassaway, WV died suddenly on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 41 years, Rebecca Dodrill Jones; Goddaughter, Ashley Davis; brothers, Gary Jones of Upper M...
Rita "Lucile" Freeman
November 12, 2017
Reta “Lucile” Freeman age 83, of Exchange, WV passed away November 12, 2017 at home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mildred Bostic McMillion; three sons, Ricky, Michael and Dana; one brother, Jerry McMillion.
She is s...
Johnny D Fields
November 11, 2017
Johnny D. Fields, 72, of Gassaway, WV passed away peacefully at CAMC Memorial on November 11, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
He worked in the timber industry and enjoyed...
Karen Chapman hutchens
October 28, 2017
Karen (Chapman) Hutchens, 70, of Ivydale, found peace on October 28, 2017.
Karen was born October 20, 1947 a daughter of the late Chester and Mary June Butler Chapman.
In keeping with Karen’s wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no ...
Virginia Brown
October 28, 2017
Virginia Brown, 87 of Flatwoods, passed away Saturday October 28, 2017 at Braxton Health Care Center where she had been a resident for the past five years.
She was born Virginia Mae Mitchell on January 2, 1930 in Belfont, WV to the late Edgar Mitc...
Agnes Marie Crites
October 12, 2017
Agnes Marie Crites, 74, of Gassaway passed away October 12, 2017 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport.
She was born June 28, 1943 in Braxton County a daughter of the late Lanta James and Statie Cogar Jeffries Hannah.
She worked for the Departm...
Ruby Lousie Hughes
October 12, 2017
Ruby Louise Hughes, 97 of Dille, passed away October 12, 2017 at Highland Springs of Fort Thomas, KY.
She was born February 16, 1920 in Clay County, WV a daughter of the late Norman Felix and Carnelia Loakie Butcher Rogers.
Ruby was a homemaker...
Garnett D. James
October 10, 2017
Garnett D. James, 89, of Gassaway passed away October 10, 2017 at home, with family and her beloved dog “SugarBear” at her side.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Jennings and Alma Duffield and her two brothers Martin and Pau...
Carolyn Dawn Eastwood
October 10, 2017
Carolyn Dawn Eastwood, 38, of Braxton County, passed away October 10, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.
She was born June 10, 1979 in Weston, WV.
She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed music, tattoos, piercings and her fl...
Essie Bessie Jarrell
October 3, 2017
Essie Bessie (Miller) Jarrell, 99, of Gassaway, WV passed away quietly, surrounded by her loving family on October 3, 2017 at the Clay Health Care Center, Ivydale, WV, after an extended stay.
She was born February 26, 1918 on Horse Creek in Raleig...
Jean Burge
September 24, 2017
Jean Burge, 64, of Little Birch, Passed away September 24, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.
She was born March 19, 1953 in Braxton County a daughter of the late Harry and Flossie Cogar Frame.
Jean was a homemaker and loved to work in...
Gary Joe McCourt
September 14, 2017
Gary Joe McCourt Jr, 50, of Frametown went to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 14, 2017.
He was born on July 29, 1967 in Gassaway WV to Gary Joe and Janette Short McCourt of Frametown.
He was a member of the Charity Baptist Church, Wilsi...
James Dale Tonkin
September 10, 2017
James Dale Tonkin, born September 10, 1943, died September 9, 2017 at home after a short illness.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Eva Marie (Jarvis) Tonkin and one daughter, Jamie Lynn Alward (Travis) of Prattville, AL. One granddaughter, ...
