All Obituaries

Lynn B. Day, 62, of Summersville, WV passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston of complications from injuries sustained in a car accident on December 28, 2022.  Born March 4, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Franklin Dee and Betty Ann Webb Brooks.       She was a member of the Summersville Baptist Church, a former employee of Land Use Coal Company in Summersville, was a former volunteer for the American Red Cross,...

     William Earl Mitchell, 61, of Mt. Nebo, WV passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  Born September 6, 1961 at Akron, OH, he was a son of Peggy June Abshire Mitchell of Akron, OH and the late Edward Eugene Mitchell.       He was a retired carpenter and mason in the construction business and was a US Army veteran serving as a combat engineer.      Surviving besides his mother are his wife, Denise Marie...

Betty Kay Chapman, 80, of Craigsville, WV went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.  Born December 12, 1942 in Dorothy, WV she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Jerlie Jones Baire.  She was also preceded in death by Roger Lee Chapman; son, Scotty Lee Chapman; grandson, Grant Chapman; brothers, Bobby, Jimmy, Jackie and Gary Baire.       She attended the Grace Cathedral in...

     Kenneth “Ken” Dean Sales, Jr., 66, of Summersville, WV passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023.  Born September 19, 1956 at South Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Kenneth Dean Sales, Sr. and Marjorie Kidd Sales.      Ken was a graduate of Nitro High School and Marshall University.  He was a retired US Probation Officer in the Southern District of WV.  He liked to go jeeping, boating and fishing on...

     Norma Ann Jordan, 69, of Richwood, WV passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, WV, surrounded by her loving family.  Born Friday, June 5, 1953 at Richwood, she was a daughter of the late Orbie and Wanda Marshall Nicholas.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jordan and oldest brother, Robert Nicholas.          Survivors include her only child, Stephanie Jo...

     Angela Kay Johnson, 41, of Summersville, WV passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 in the WVU-Medicine Summersville Regional Medical Center.  She was born September 8, 1981 at Summersville.  She was a former cake decorator at the Food Lion Store in Summersville.      Survivors include her husband, Chad Hodge; two daughters, Hannah Marie Hodge of Summersville and Harper Brooke McGraw of Craigsville; her parents, Clyde and Tammy...

     Rufus Eugene “Buck” Smathers, Jr., 75, of Summersville, WV passed away at his home with his loving wife by his side on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  Born May 7, 1947 at Waynesville, NC, he was a son of the late Rufus Eugene and Mae S. Smith Smathers.      He was a Baptist by faith, a US Army veteran, a retired paint contractor, and a salesman in Myrtle Beach, SC.  He loved to motorcycle ride, he loved all sports, and was an...

     Eveline Jane Meadows passed away on Monday January 2, 2023. Born on December 26, 1924 in Canvas WV, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Edbert and Dessie Groves and sister to three (4) brothers; the late Elmer, Faye, French Groves, Chester Groves, and one (1) sister; the late Ms. Mamie Groves. She was preceded in death by her husband; Edward Meadows, grandson; Phillip Meadows, and son-in-law; Larry Evans.      She is survived by son; Ralph Meadows...

Annie M. Brown, 92, of Mt. Nebo, WV passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at her home.  Born August 30, 1930 in Glen Burnie, MD she was a daughter of the late Irvin and Eva Gardner Krickbaum.       Survivors include her three children, Charles Brown of Mt. Nebo, Robert A. Brown of TN, Brenda Gail Nitsch of PA; three grandchildren.       It was her wish to be cremated and services to be held at a later...

Mae Jane Hanshaw, 85, of Poe, WV went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the WVU-Summersville Reginal Extended Care Facility.  Born June 7, 1937 at Poe, WV she was a daughter of the late William and Elsie Hypes Gray.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jay R. Hanshaw in 2014.       She attended the Bethel Church in Poe where she loved to sing.  She also loved to travel and spoil her...