Obituaries
Obituary: Edward Wilson Rock, 86
Edward Wilson RockEdward Wilson Rock died Wednesday, March 4, 2026, following a rich life of 86 years. Born March 27,...
Obituary: Barbara Sue (Hite) Shiley, 88
Barbara Sue (Hite) ShileyBarbara Sue (Hite) Shiley, 88, of Lewisburg, WV, passed away on February 24, 2026. She was born...
Obituary: Stephen Patrick (“Pat”) King Jr, 63
Stephen Patrick (“Pat”) King JrStephen Patrick (“Pat”) King Jr, 63, of Lewisburg, WV, passed away on February 28 in Tampa,...
Obituary: Herman Lee “Hank” Harless, 76
Herman Lee “Hank” HarlessHerman Lee “Hank” Harless, age 76, of Renick, WV, was called home to be with the Lord...
Obituary: Forrest Edward Vass, Jr. “Eddie”, 72
Forrest Edward Vass, Jr. “Eddie”Forrest Edward Vass, Jr. “Eddie”, 72, of Ronceverte, passed away February 24, 2026, at Peyton Hospice...
Obituary: Margie Ellen Meadows (Sparks), 85
Margie Ellen Meadows (Sparks)Margie Ellen Meadows (Sparks), age 85, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, in Ronceverte, WV. Born...
Obituary: Benjamin Fowler Gurley
Benjamin Fowler GurleyIt is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Benjamin Fowler...
Obituary: Kay Frances Kinnison, 88
Kay Frances KinnisonKay Frances Kinnison, age 88, of Lewisburg, passed away February 19, 2026, at Seneca Trail Healthcare Center, Lewisburg.She...
Obituary: Harry Milton Holmes, Jr., 60
Harry Milton Holmes, Jr.Harry Milton Holmes, Jr., a loving, kind-hearted and gentle soul, was born in Washington, DC, on March...
Obituary: Gary Lee Charlton, 77
Gary Lee CharltonGary Lee Charlton, 77, of Charles Town, WV, passed away November 16, 2025, after a long illness.He proudly...
Obituary: Robert Everett Vass Jr., 77
Robert Everett Vass Jr.1948 – 2026Robert Everett Vass Jr., 77, of Lewisburg, WV, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.Born...
Obituary: Douglas “Doug” D. Fisk
Douglas “Doug” D. FiskDouglas “Doug” D. Fisk, born in 1947 in Ronceverte, WV, passed away, surrounded by the love of...
From the ArchivesEchoes Of The Past
Echoes of the Past: Band To Perform At Pearl Harbor
1926– 100 Years AgoGood Advice“To be good citizens you should read the newspapers and bring your children up to read...
Echoes of the Past: Meadow River Garden Club Discusses Future Plantings
1926– 100 Years AgoRiver Now ProtectedPoisonous waste from tanneries no longer will jeopardize the fish of Greenbrier River, it was...
Echoes of the Past: Concert By Orchesis In Lewisburg Satrurday
1926– 100 Years AgoMorris-Harvey To MoveMorris-Harvey College of Barboursville, chief educational institution of the Western Virginia Conference of the M....
Echoes of the Past: Delegate Neal At Reception
1926– 100 Years AgoBreaks World RecordMiss Martha Norelius, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norelius of The Greenbrier, broke the...
Echoes of the Past: Local Girl Wins State Title
1926– 100 Years AgoZero WeatherDuring the bitter winter weather of last week the thermometer registered 13 degrees below zero at...
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