Andrea "Annie" Lea Lester, 46, of lkes Fork, WV passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.  She was born on November 8, 1979, in Logan, WV, to the late Kenneth "Glen" Lester and Jennifer "Jan" Lester. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her brother, Kenneth "Kenny" Lester Jr. Annie had a warm loving soul and a laugh that would light up any room, she was truly one of a kind and will be missed by many, especially by her ...

Cecil Aster Riffe, age 90, of Pinnacle, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Cecil was born on December 13, 1935, at Ikes Fork, WV to the late Aldie and Myrtle Riffe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Rhonda Ann Riffe, his first wife, Ella Riffe; his previous wife, Nellie Lofton Riffe; and his sister, Charlotte Deweese. He was a devoted Christian and faithful to the Baptist faith. Cecil loved ...

Ben Huff, 73 of North Spring, WV departed this life Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. Born November 23, 1952, in Iaeger, WV, he was the son of the late Earnest and Roxie Ellen (Cline) Huff. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son: Jeffery Huff; sister: Linda (Huff) Blankenship. Ben was a very intelligent man, who enjoyed doing anything that dealt with mechanics, he liked running equipment, working on old cars and trucks, gardening, ...

Barry “T-Bug” C. Mounts, 70, of Baisden, West Virginia, went to be with his beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at his residence.   The legend of “T-Bug” began on September 1, 1955, in Welch, West Virginia, born to the late Nelis and Gladys Mounts (New).   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Luther Mounts; sisters: Patricia Glandon and Jeri Adkins; father-in-law, Richard ...

Thomas “Jeff” Jeffery Lawson, 54 of Iaeger, WV, departed this life Saturday, February 21, 2026.    Born February 1, 1972, in Welch, West Virginia, he was the son of Judith “Jackie” and the late Charles Lawson. In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by his ‘Little Granny’, Pauline Cline.    Jeff was known for being selfless and humble, always putting others ...

Harry Edward Woods, 78 of North Spring, WV departed this life Saturday, February 21, 2026, from Hospice of Southern West Virginia, Beckley, WV. Born July 17, 1947, in Troy, New York, he was the son of the late Henry and Lydia (Wager) Woods. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded by his grandfather: Harry Woods. Harry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He was a restaurant/bar owner and an accountant.  He had served in the U.S. Army and he was of the ...

Ginger Lynn Rose, 68, of Welch, WV, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the McDowell Healthcare Center in Welch, WV, following a long illness.     Ginger was born January 1, 1958, in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of Herman Paul Rose and Edith (Lowe) Rose of Panther, WV.     In addition to her parents, Ginger was preceded in death by her brother Carl Thomas Absure and sister June ...

Billy James “Pete”  Hatley Jr., 74, of Bruno, WV, departed this life Friday, February 13, 2026, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. Born September 29, 1951, at Iaeger, WV, he was the son of the late Irma Lucille (Browning) Grimmett and Billy James Hatley Sr.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his step-father: Denny Judd Grimmett.   Billy loved his horses ...

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Chapman, 50 of Man, WV departed this life Monday, February 9, 2026, at her residence. Born February 21, 1975, at Williamson, WV, she was the daughter of Bonnie Lou (Blankenship) Justice and the late James Albert Justice. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her brother: Hayse Collie; paternal grandparents: Albert and Sylvia Justice Hall; her maternal grandparents: Taft and Josephine Hurley; uncle: William Hurley; aunts: Helen Fields, Arlene ...

Shirley Fay Cresong, 86, of Gilbert, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 30, 1939, in Emmett, WV, a daughter of the late Lillie Mae (Yeager) Wiley and Sanford Grimmett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved Grandson: Connor Cresong; Sisters: Joan Thompson and Sandy Grimmett; and Brothers: Walter Buddy and Jackie Grimmett. She was an absolute angel upon this Earth. A beloved ...