Obituaries
Obituary: Gladys E. Bowden, 96
Gladys E. BowdenGladys E. Bowden, 96, of Lewisburg, WV, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on November 16,...
Obituary: Paul Richard Burdette
Paul Richard BurdettePaul Richard Burdette of White Sulphur Springs, WV, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025.He was born November...
Obituary: Fred “Bud” Baker Jr., 82
Fred “Bud” Baker Jr.March 23, 1943 - November 4, 2025Fred “Bud” Baker Jr., 82, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on...
Obituary: Betty Wooddell Ralston, 102
Betty Wooddell RalstonBetty Wooddell Ralston, 102, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 18, at 8:20 p.m. in Charlottesville, VA, at the...
Obituary: Steve Perkins, 61
Steve PerkinsSteve Perkins, 61, of Ronceverte, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Peyton Hospice House in...
Obituary: Sean Gregory Reed, 34
Sean Gregory ReedThe family of Sean Gregory Reed, age 34, is deeply saddened to confirm his unexpected passing on October...
Obituary: Ross S. Perry, 91
Ross S. PerryRoss S. Perry, 91, of Lewisburg, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Peyton...
Obituary: Tamela L. “Tammy” Pyne, 65
Tamela L. “Tammy” PyneTamela L. “Tammy” Pyne, 65, of Fairlea, passed away at her residence on November 11, 2025, with...
Obituary: Orvetta Mae (Puckett) Fitzwater, 92
Orvetta Mae (Puckett) FitzwaterOrvetta Mae (Puckett) Fitzwater, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Meadowsbrook Acres Nursing Center, Charleston, WV, following a long...
Obituary: Billy Joe Copeland, 87
Billy Joe CopelandBilly Joe Copeland, 87, of Lewisburg, passed away November 10, 2025, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV.He was...
Obituary: Dorothy Ann Dahmer Loudermilk, 64
Dorothy Ann Dahmer LoudermilkDorothy Ann Dahmer Loudermilk, 64, of Ronceverte, passed away at Lewisburg Healthcare Center in Ronceverte.She was born...
Obituary: William H. “Billy” McDowell, 97
William H. “Billy” McDowellWilliam H. “Billy” McDowell, 97, of Organ, WV, passed away on Friday, November 7th, 2025.He was born...
From the ArchivesEchoes Of The Past
Echoes of the Past: Friedman’s Jewelers Opens
1925– 100 Years AgoAutomobile ShowroomGround was broken for a new automobile showroom in Ronceverte. The new structure will face on...
Echoes of the Past: GVT Drama Club Members Attend State Conference
1925– 100 Years Ago“Wear A Moustache”Bishop Collins Denny, of Fayette, NC, advises every man to wear a moustache as the...
Echoes of the Past: Lewisburg Landmark Focus Of Restoration Project
1925– 100 Years AgoReturn OfThe BridesA French newspaper says that disappointed war brides are returning daily from America to their...
Echoes of the Past: Volunteers Honored
1925– 100 Years AgoFamous Bull KilledPogis 99, locally known as the Echols bull and belonging to Mrs. L. E. McClung...
Echoes of the Past: Alex Aide Receives Judy Baker Memorial Award
1925– 100 Years AgoArmory CorporationThe Ronceverte Armory corporation was organized at a general meeting of the stockholders held in the...
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