Homer Harold Hensley, Sr.
Oct 28, 2026
Homer Harold Hensley, Sr., 81, of Spencer, departed from his life on earth, October 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.
Homer was born June 24, 1945, the son of the late Russell Bryan and Olive Maude Wright Hensley of Newton.
Homer wore many hats during his life on earth. He was a farmer, working on...
Sharon Lynn Magana
Oct 27, 2026
Sharon Lynn Magana, 62, of Spencer, died Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.
She was born December 31, 1963, at Spencer, the daughter of Hester Jane Falls Runnion of Spencer and the late Henry Philip Runnion.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, William Smith; brothers, Roger Runnion and Willis...
Blake Isaac Whited
Oct 25, 2026
Blake Isaac Whited, 91, of Spencer, died Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Miletree Center, Spencer.
He was born April 18, 1935, at Spencer, the son of the late Scott Isaac and Juel Elizabeth Marks Whited.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ellen Greathouse Whited; son, Ralph Isaac Whited.
Blake was retired from the Roane County...
Charles Ruffner "Charlie" Koone, Jr.
Oct 23, 2026
Charles Ruffner “Charlie” Koone, Jr., 72 of Spencer, died Friday, October 23, 2026, at WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.
He was born September 8, 1954, at Evansville, Indiana, the son of the late Charles R. and Betty Gae Knopp Koone, Sr.
Charlie was retired from General Motors and a member of U.A.W. Local #686, Lockport, New York. He was also...
Melda Marie Fore
Oct 21, 2026
Melda Marie Fore, 84, of Spencer, died Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.
She was born July 30, 1942, at Spencer, the daughter of the late Rolley and Cleora Mae Kelly Southall.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jim Southall, Charles Southall and Loren Southall.
Melda was a cook for...
Clarence Lee Cochran
Oct 13, 2026
Clarence Lee Cochran, 79, of Looneyville, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, surrounded by his family.
He was born October 29, 1946, at Charleston, the son of the late Clyde Milton Cochran and Annie Elizabeth Poffenberger Cochran Clark.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Elizabeth “Libby” Cochran;...
James "Jim" Lewellen Owen
Oct 11, 2026
James “Jim” Lewellen Owen, 86, of Spencer, died Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer.
He was born August 24, 1940, in Spencer, the son of the late Dr. Earl Welbourne and Frances Lewellen Owen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Peggy Miller Owen, who passed away in 2022,...
Earl "Glen" Roach
Oct 10, 2026
Earl “Glen” Roach, 78, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, October 10, 2026, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.
He was born November 25, 1947, at Spencer, the son of the late Denver Day and Hazel Madge Metz Roach.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Brady Roach and his sister, Martha June Roach.
He was a...
Howard Nolan Nester
Oct 9, 2026
Howard Nolan Nester, 79, of Palestine, WV, passed away, Friday, October 9, 2026, with his loving wife by his side, from complications of Alzheimer’s.
He was born November 10, 1946, at Spencer, the son of the late Howard Harlan and Jessie Opal Tanner Nester.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Angie and an infant brother,...
Deloris Showen
Oct 2, 2026
Deloris (Brannon) Showen, known affectionately as Peaches and Ms. Dee, passed away on October 2, 2026, at the age of 96, at her son's home in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Born on December 23, 1930, in Kanawha, West Virginia, she lived a long and purposeful life defined by faith, service, and an unwavering devotion to her community.
Deloris was a woman...