Obituaries in Ronceverte, WV

LEWISBURG, WV – Dewey Melvin Eary, 88, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in Lewisburg, West Virginia. A man of unwavering work ethic and devotion to his family, Dewey leaves behind a legacy of service and love.Born on October 30, 1937, in Alderson, WV, Dewey was the son of the late Frank J...

On February 5, 2026, Katharine Williamson, 45, was reunited with her grandmother Mae Welch; father-in-law, Robert Williamson; lifelong father figure, Edward “Satch” Kersey Sr; son, Austin Kersey; daughter and three grandsons, Oreanna, Kian, Aarikyle, and Haiken Myers. Born in Low Moor, VA. but a res...

Anna A. (Boggs) McDowell, 90, of Ronceverte, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026.She was born in Monroe County, WV, on January 10, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Fauncy D. and Minnie E. (Henry) Boggs.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. McD...

Brenda Gay Johnston, 76, of Lewisburg passed away on February 6, 2026 at the Lewisburg Healthcare Center in Ronceverte following a short illness.She was born December 31, 1949 in Havre De Grace, MD. And was the daughter of the late William Pershing and Opal Virginia Wyatt Johnston Workman.Brenda in ...

Dorothy Mae Alderman, GySgt. USMC (Ret), age 96, of South Charleston, WV passed away on January 31, 2026 at her home.She was born September 12, 1929 in Alvon, WV and was the daughter of the late Mitchell S. and Jessie E. Hoylman Alderman.Miss Alderman was of the American Baptist Faith. She was retir...

Delores Arlene O’Dell Bays of Summersville, WV, formerly of Leivasy, died Saturday morning, January 30, 2026 at the Summersville Health Care Center.Arlene was born in Marfrance, Greenbrier County, January 23, 1931, the daughter of William Glover O’Dell and Della Agnes Arbaugh O’Dell. The family move...

Donna Faye Gragg, 74, of Boyer, WV passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 surrounded by her family.Donna was born on August 12, 1951, a daughter of Hilda Lambert Sheets Brock and the late Clawson E. “June” Sheets, Jr.Left to cherish her memory are her loving mother, a son, Jamie (Hannah) Gragg of Ma...

Howard Elson Burr, 81, of Rupert, formerly of Corliss, passed away into heaven on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Rainelle Healthcare Center, Rainelle, W.V.Born on May 7, 1944, in the East Rainelle Hospital, he was the son of the late Ida Armstrong Burr and Elson Burr.Howard was a Christian and a mem...

Avis W. Seldomridge, 70 of Green Bank, WV passed away on February 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and a life devoted to caring for others. She was born January 20, 1956 in Marlinton.As the eldest of fourteen children, Avis naturally became a nurturer, a role she carried through...

The world lost a curmudgeon when Dr. Robert Kent “Bob” Modlin of Lewisburg, West Virginia died on February 1, 2026 at the age of 93. Bob was born July 23, 1932 in Albright, West Virginia to the late Rev. Harrison Eugene Modlin and his wife Mary Sumner Modlin. Because they could not agree upon a name...

Karl Russell “Rusty” Orkis, 68, of Meadow Bridge passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley following a long illness.He was the son of the Karl Chester Orkis and Margaret Arlena Carr Orkis.He attended Meadow Bridge High School and afterwards worked heavy const...

Mark Anthony Foe 48 of Cass passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at home.Mark was born November 7, 1977 at Marlinton to the late Kermit and Lucy Friel Foe.Mark worked for Cass Scenic Railroad for 27 years with several jobs.Mark is preceded in death by his parents.Surviving include his wife, Sara...