Sep 3, 2026

Pauletta N. King, 84, of Newton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, following an extended illness and the heartbreak of losing her beloved husband.  Pauletta has entered her heavenly rest, free from pain, in the presence of her Savior, and reunited with loved ones.

Pauletta was a member of Newton United Methodist Church. Throughout...

Sep 1, 2026

Ellen "Dianne" Weaver, 76, of Mt. Zion, died Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Miletree Center, Spencer.

She was born December 16, 1949, at Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Gene and Annabelle Hall Starcher.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ferd Starcher;

Dianne was former employee...

Aug 29, 2026

Rickie Wayne Jarvis, 71, of Spencer, died Saturday, August 29, 2026.

John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is assisting the family.

Condolences may be shared at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com

Aug 23, 2026

Oscar H. Counts, Jr. Born July 15, 1943 – Roane County, West Virginia

Oscar H. Counts, Jr., born July 15, 1943, in Roane County, West Virginia, passed away surrounded by his loving family. A 1961 graduate of Spencer High School and a student of Glenville State College, Oscar dedicated much of his life to service – both...

Aug 18, 2026

Wilma Jean Spry, 80, of Spencer, died Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Mountain View Care Center, Ripley.

She was born May 1, 1946, at Spencer, the daughter of the late Smith Franklin and Moselle Louisa Hively O'Brien.

She was a graduate of Spencer High School, Class of 1964.

Wilma was a retired teacher...

Aug 8, 2026

Braylynn Leann Beasley, 5 days old, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2026, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer, WV.

She was born on August 3, 2026, at CAMC Women's and Children's in Charleston, WV, the daughter of Rebecca Lynn Parsons and Billy Mendal Beasley, both of Spencer, WV.

In addition to...

Aug 7, 2026

Sharon Sue Brown Naylor, 67, of Chloe, died Friday, August 7, 2026, at WV Caring Hospice House, Elkins.

She was born March 18, 1959, at Mongomery, the daughter of the late James and Margaret Adkins Brown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband; daughter, Connie.

Sharon...

Jul 30, 2026

Jerry Keith King, 84, of Newton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, after an extended hospital stay.  Jerry left his earthly home and now stands strong on the streets of gold in heaven.

As a devoted Christian, his faith was central to who he was. Jerry was a member of the Newton United Methodist...

Jul 29, 2026

Betty June Combs Starcher, 96, of Cross Lanes, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer.

She was born June 29, 1930, at Tariff, the daughter of the late John Warren and Lydia Jeffers Jones Combs.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Donfred Starcher; sisters,...

Jul 18, 2026

Sharon Cathy Fields

October 11, 1951 - July 18, 2026

Sharon Cathy Fields, age 74, passed away on Saturday, July 18, at Miletree Center in Spencer. She was born October 11, 1951, to Edith and Delbert Rhodes, in Vicars, WV.

She graduated from Walton High School in 1970, the salutatorian of her class....