Obituaries

Larry Dean Belcher, a cherished figure known for his kindness and devotion to family, passed away on October 30, 2025, in Abingdon, Virginia. Born on July 2, 1938, in West Virginia, Larry brought joy to all who knew him, colored by a vibrant spirit and a profound love for those he held dear.

Larry dedicated his...

It is with a heavy heart but much thankfulness for her long and good life the family of Billie June Davis Bonds announces her passing. Our beloved Billie passed on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, at the age of 91.
The funeral will be Saturday, November 8th at 2:00 pm in the Melton Mortuary Chapel. The family is...

Narcia Lea Bragg, 64, of Layland, WV, passed away on October 20, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. She was born in Beckley, WV, on March 1, 1961, to the late Clayton and Opal Buchanan Johnson.

In Addition to her parents, Narcia was preceded in death by her husband, Gary R. Bragg, and brother, Bill...

William Oliver Burns, 97, of Lewisburg entered eternal rest on Friday, October 10, 2025.

He was born August 29, 1928 in Clintonville, Greenbrier County, WV to the late Oliver N. and Laura Elizabeth Burns being the ninth of eleven brothers and sisters, all previously deceased.

The family moved to Lewisburg in 1933....

Martha "Marty" Lea Epling, of Cool Ridge, WV went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was 73 years young. Marty was born October 28, 1952 in Greenbrier County, WV; she was a daughter of the late Dennis Nicholas O'Brien, Sr and the late Noble Icie Blankenship O'Brien.
In addition...

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, God called our father, Frank Daniel Forsythe, Sr., home after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's at 83 years young.

Frank was born on April 8, 1942, in Washington, D.C. to Carlton and Addie Forsythe, the third of five boys.

After graduating from Suitland High School, Frank joined...

Robert Herbert Frilen Sr passed away October 8, 2025, at the age of 101. He longed to be reunited with his dearest Annabelle, friends and loved ones gone before, and all the host of Heaven.
Bob was born in Springfield, MA on April 4, 1924, the eldest child of Axel-Herbert and Helen Neal Frilen. Bob was preceded...

Donald Lee Hawks II peacefully passed away on the morning of October 31, 2025 at the age of 55, surrounded by the love of family, friends, and the comfort of his devout faith.

Donald Lee was a passionate artist, musician, and-above all- a man of faith; gifts he generously shared with his nieces, nephews, and...

Virginia (Jenny) Rose Hinkle, 85 of Beckley, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at home. She was born on April 25, 1940, in Stanaford, WV. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Eugene Cox, her mother Mary Parisi Cox, and her husband Ernest William Hinkle, Jr.
Jenny is survived by her children and...