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Obituaries

Sara Margaret Brown
Sara Margaret Brown died on January 10, 2024, at Oak Pointe Nursing Home in Baltic, OH after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Sara, formerly of Sugarcreek, had been a resident at Oak Pointe the last four years. A daughter of the late Margaret (Broadwater) and Darrell McIntyre, Sara was born on August 7, 1937, in West Union, West Virginia. She and Homer Squires Brown were married on May 27, 1955, and celebrated sixty-two years of marriage before his death in 2017.
Sara had a servant’s heart. She loved her three children and her husband and was actively involved in their lives. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, a 4-H advisor, an active member and officer of Garaway Pirate Mothers, and a member of the Garaway Music Booster’s. She was the superintendent of the Sugarcreek Community Bible School when her children were young. As member of Sugarcreek United Methodist Church, she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. In addition, Sara and her husband were active member of the committee to raise funds for the education wing at the church. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women as well as the Christian Women’s Club.
Sara delivered Meals on Wheels for the Sugarcreek Senior Center as well being an active member of the Buckeye
Vocational School’s Young Famer Group. She was also a longtime member and office of the Tuscarawas County Homemaker’s Club.
A 1954 graduate of Burnsville High School in Burnsville, West Virginia, Sara started college several years later at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. She put her education on hold after the birth of her first child, but almost twenty years later, Sara started back to college at Kent State Branch in New Philadelphia to complete her degree in elementary education. Unbelievably at the age of thirty-six, she even spent two semesters taking classes on main campus in Kent, Ohio, and staying in the college dormitories. She went on to graduate with a degree in elementary education and taught at 4th and 5th grades at Dundee Elementary and Miller Avenue Elementary in the Garaway Local Schools.
Sara was active in the PTO at her children’s schools when they were young, and she continued being an active member of the PTO’s in the schools where she taught. She was a longtime member of the Pythian Sisters and Eastern Star. She was also a member of the Tuscarawas County Chapter of the Ohio Retired Teachers and the Ohio Retired Teachers Association.
Sara was an exceptional cook, and she enjoyed canning and freezing vegetables with her husband, children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her children Sandra (Richard) Honaker, Deborah (Harold) Ames and Eddie (Kimberly) Brown, grandchildren Justin (Samanta) Ames, Kyle (Kelsey) Brown, Abigail (Chris) Schroeder, Julie (Ryan) Bump, Taylor (Holly) Brown and Matthew Honaker; great grandchildren Jayden, Jordyn, and Jaycee Ames; Corrine and Levi Brown; Michael, Ruth, and Luke, Brown; Sophia, Lucy , Annalise, and Evelyn Bump; and Sara Schroeder; and her two sisters Charlotte Sears of Charleston, WV, and Marcia Saluk of Parkersburg, WV. In addition to her parents and husband, Sara is preceded in death by her two sisters, Patricia Gaskins and Darlena Riffle as well as her in-laws, Myrtle and Harry Brown.
Sara will be buried at the Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens cemetery in West Virginia with her husband.
Services were held on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the Smith-Varns Funeral Home in the Sugarcreek, Ohio. Friends called from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Smith-Varns Funeral Home.
Service was held Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Stockert Funeral Home in Flatwoods, WV. Friends called from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Stockert Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank the loving and compassionate staff at Oak Pointe for their care and support over the last four years.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor can be given to either Sugarcreek United Methodist Church or The Brown Family Scholarship Fund (The Garaway Education Foundation).
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Beverly Mills Robinson Cottrill
Beverly Mills Robinson Cottrill, 86, passed from this life into eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Braxton Health Care Center, Sutton, WV after a long illness with her husband of 66 years (and family) by her side.
She was born May 27, 1937, to the late Edwin C. Robinson and Isabell Smith Robinson. She was a 1956 graduate of R.W. High School in Clarksburg, WV. On June 21, 1957, she married her high school sweetheart, Irvin James “I.J.” Cottrill in her parents’ home.
In 1967 their family moved from Clarksburg, to Gassaway, WV for work where they fell in love with the town of Gassaway, the Braxton Community and their church, Gassaway Baptist Church. In 1973, Beverly became one of two employees as secretary of the newly established Braxton County Senior Center. She worked for the Senior Center until she retired in 2002. As secretary, then director, she watched it grow to become an active and thriving part of Braxton County serving many seniors in the community to this day. Retirement did not stop Beverly, as she soon became employed at the Gassaway Library where she became director until 2022.
Beverly was a member of the Gassaway Baptist Church since February 1968. She was a very active volunteer, while she was able, who played the piano, sang in the choir, directed and taught Bible School, organized Operation Christmas Child, participated in the Prayer Ministry, and Church Clerk among other ministries. Her love for her Lord and Savior was truly evident in her serving heart and her need to leave the world a better place before she left it.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, I.J. Cottrill of Gassaway, WV; sister, Jane Eddy Bragg of Clarksburg: daughters, Jill C. Knight of Summersville, WV; Elizabeth “Betsy” (Gary) Rexroad of Gassaway, WV; sons, James “Jimmy” (Kathy) Cottrill of Ireland, WV, Richard “Scott” (Pam) Cottrill of Heaters, WV; grandchildren, Joshua Knight (Desiree Phillips) of Flatwoods, WV, Bryan Knight of Searcy, Arkansas, Travis Rexroad (Josh Marnitz) of Los Angeles, California, Ryan (Emma) Rexroad of Teays Valley, WV, Jacobi (Zach) Hineman of Brunswick, Georgia, Heath Cottrill (Courtney McVicker) of Morgantown, WV, Justin (Samantha) Groff of Heaters, WV, and Matthew Shingler of Frametown, WV.
She is also survived by great grandchildren, Charli and Scout Rexroad, Haylee Knight, Rylleigh Groff, Cooper Shingler and Mayson Shingler.
Beverly chose to continue to give by donating her body to West Virginia University School of Medicine.
A celebration of her life was held at 3 P.M. Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Gassaway Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Stump and Jimmy Shaver officiating.
The visitation for family and friends was two hours prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Gassaway Public Library, 536 Elk Street, Gassaway, WV 26624 or to the Braxton County Senior Citizens Center, 23 Sr. Center Drive, Sutton, WV 26601.
The family would like to give special thanks to WV Caring and Braxton Health Care Center for their compassionate care of Beverly.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.

Arabelle Marks
Arabelle Marks, 95, of Crooked Fork, Gassaway, passed away at home on Monday, January 8, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She was born May 26, 1928, in Braxton County to the late Clyde Euphrates Stump and Priscilla Annie Dobbins Stump.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Leonard Clay Marks; infant son, Monroe; and nine siblings.
Arabelle was a homemaker that raised her seven children, grandchildren and foster children. More than anything she enjoyed spending time with her family. She and Leonard were farmers. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. She liked to can from the harvest. Arabelle loved piecing and hand quilting. She avidly watched and fed birds at her home and enjoyed caring for and feeding the dog and cat. She was a Baptist by faith.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Sandra Kay Estep, Mary Ellen Browning, Patsy Emolene White and her husband Jack, Margaret Elaine Sefchick and her husband Larry, and Ella Mae Reed; sons, Leonard Dale Marks and his wife Janice, and Roger Lynn Marks and his wife Sherri; 22 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arabelle’s funeral was held 1 P.M. Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Pastor Ryan Skidmore officiating.
Burial followed in the Crooked Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Perkins.
Her visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to WV Caring, P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520.
Special thanks to her long-term caregiver, Sherri Marks, and WV Caring for their compassionate care of Arabelle.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.

Opal Irene (Utt) Tyler
Opal Irene (Utt) Tyler, 90, of Cowen, my dear, sweet, precious, beautiful grandma went home forever on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Webster Healthcare Center. She will forever be with her Lord and Savior where she will never again experience pain, suffering, nor sorrow. O’ death, where is thy sting. Today, this day, she is with Jesus in Paradise. She has fought the good fight, she has finished her race.
Born July 14, 1933 in Cowen, and named after her midwives: Opal Sigman and Irene Woods, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Hayward and Bessie (Carpenter) Tyler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron “Squirly” Tyler; son, Bob Tyler; step-daughter and her husband, Ann and Harold Springston; step-grandchildren: Ricky and Nancy Springston; great-grandson, Randall “Bub” Stewart; her first great-great-grandchild, Conrad Stewart; sister, Alice McCartney; brothers: Jimmy Utt and Bronson Carpenter; and step-son-in-law, Tony Perrine.
Opal was married to the love of her life, Aaron “Squirly” Tyler, in 1951 by Arnold Bickel. She was faithful and loyal to him until his passing in 1983. She was a hotlunch cook at Waynesville Grade School and a caretaker and/or babysitter to many community families throughout her life. For ten years prior to her being a resident at Webster Healthcare Center, she sang and praised God with the nursing home residents, along with her brothers and sisters in Christ from the Arcola Community Church, where she was a member. Opal was a devout Christian whom accepted the Lord and allowed her soul to be saved in 1977.
Alive in my heart forever, what a life you lived with such hardship and pain, but never a foul or negative word, never any bitterness from you, only love. When you smiled, everyone smiled with you. You gave me and others so much love. You were such a generous woman and I’ll forever be grateful and blessed by you. You put GRAND in front of mother, but was more of a “Grandmommy”. You have not walked since Dec. 17, 2017; but, I know you are now with Jesus, walking with no more pain or suffering, just surrounded by God’s beauty in His arms. You will always be alive in my heart forever!
Left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren: Cheryl (Tim) Jackson, Travis Tyler (companion, Wendy), and Sabrina Tyler; great-grandchildren: Tyler (wife, Kristi) Stewart, Haden Tyler, and Tristian Tyler; sister Zela “Tommy” Carpenter; daughter-in-law, Janice Tyler; step-daughter, Lenora “Hub” Perrine; step-grandchildren: Cheryl “Suzy” Perrine, Terry Perrine, and Mickey Springston; her first expected great-great-granddaughter; her very best friend at Cowen Nursing Home, Dr. Lee; and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
Services to celebrate Opal’s life were held 3:00pm, Sunday, January 14, 2024 officiated by Pastor Larry Lovely. Friends gathered with the family for visitation one hour prior to the service time. Burial followed at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Cowen.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Webster Healthcare Center for their loving compassion and care during Opal’s residency there.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsreedfh.com
Adams-Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Tyler family.

Verl LeRoy Miller
Verl LeRoy Miller, 70 of Charlotte, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at his home. He was born August 21, 1953 in Richwood, WV to the late Verl Utah and Arlene Oleta “Boots” McCourt Miller.
He retired from McClatchey Corporation (The Charlotte Observer Newspaper) in the maintenance/janitorial staff.
He is survived by his aunts and uncles Jennings (Jodeen) McCourt, Annie Kamine, Ann (Timothy) Dotson, Wanda (Richard) Tracy, and Mary (Ronald) Pyles; many cousins; and several extended family and friends to mourn his passing.
Friends joined the family for visitation on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs. Funeral Services to celebrate Leroy’s life were held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Lin Hamrick officiating. Interment followed in Harrison Cochran Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Miller family.

Rollie Jackson Neal Jr.
Rollie Jackson Neal Jr., 89, of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport.
Born in Platte County, MO, on September 9, 1934, Rollie was the son of the late Rollie Jackson Neal and Lelia Andrick Neal.
On March 8, 1958, Rollie married the love of his life, Mary Nell Lively. Together they shared the joys of marriage for over 63 years before Mary’s passing on May 22, 2021. They have been reunited to share eternity. In addition to his parents and wife, Rollie was preceded in death by four siblings: Theodore Neal, Harold Neal, Ruby Witzke, and Ralph Neal.
Forever cherishing their memories of Rollie are two children: Steven Neal and wife, Erica, of Lancaster, OH, and Jeffrey Neal and wife, Teresa, of North Carolina; four grandchildren: Brittany Dailey and husband, Chris, Taylor Highland and husband, Patrick, Victoria Lockwood and husband, Daniel, and Andrick Neal; seven great-grandchildren: Sarabeth, Evangeline, Jolene, Corbin, Kaya, Merrick, and Ruby; several nieces and nephews; and caregiver/neighbor who was like a son, Chad McIntyre.
Rollie was a man of many passions and talents. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, starting as an Avionics Technician before rising to Crew Chief, then Avionics Instructor, and finally working on missile guidance systems. Rollie retired in 1974 as a Master Sergeant. His dedication to his nation extended beyond his military service, which he was incredibly proud of, and into his everyday life where he was known for his patriotism. After his time in the military, Rollie spent 20 years with the Consolidated Gas Company, beginning as a Gas Measurement Technician and retiring as the Gas Measurement Field Coordinator.
Rollie was a man of varied interests; in his earlier years, he played golf and flew sailplanes. He spent many years on the board of the Hackers Creek Pioneer Descendants, reflecting his love for genealogy. He had a fondness for coin collection and kept up with politics. But above all, what mattered most to Rollie was his family.
Rollie’s request for Cremation has been honored at Pat Boyle Funeral Home’s On-Site Crematory. A Private Inurnment will be held at WV National Cemetery in Grafton at a later date.
We, at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service located at 144 Hackers Creek Rd. in Jane Lew, appreciate the service of Rollie Jackson Neal Jr. and it has been our honor and privilege to serve his family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.PatBoyleFuneralHome.com.

Darrell Keith Triplett
Darrell Keith Triplett, 83, of Lodi, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, January 7, 2024 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born July 23, 1940 in Widen, West Virginia, to the late Roscoe and Mary (Loving) Triplett.
Darrell grew up in Clay, West Virginia, where he graduated from Clay County High School in 1958. He married Ellen Sattler on April 25, 1959 in Harrison, West Virginia. They resided in New Jersey where Darrell was stationed while serving with the U.S. Army. In 1961 they moved to Lodi. Darrell worked at the former Henry Furnace in Medina before taking employment at General Motors, working at the Elyria plant and later in Mansfield. He retired in 1992.
Darrell was an avid NASCAR fan. He and Ellen attended the Daytona 500 annually for many years. He had a love for classic cars and trucks, and enjoyed all types of car shows. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, Ellen; he is survived by his daughters, Pamela (Mark) Cantrell and Kimberly (Bob) Barone, both of Lodi; grandchildren, Amanda Cantrell, Daniel (fiancé, Sara) Barone, and Phillip (Gabrielle) Barone; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Sandy (Leonard) Canfield of Canal Fulton, David Triplett of West Salem, Joyce (Darrell) Mullins of Lodi, Mike Triplett of Glenville, West Virginia, and Rodney (Anita) Triplett of Fairmont, West Virginia; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Mark Cantrell, Jr.
Visitation was Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Parker Funeral Home, 210 Medina St., Lodi, where his funeral service were held Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11 a.m. Pastors Joe Williams and Jim Siekbert officiated. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery in Lodi.
Online condolences may be shared at www.parkerfuneralhomes.com

Chester J. Rogers
Chester J. Rogers, 66, of Burnsville, WV; departed this earthly life suddenly in the evening hours of Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Flatwoods WV.
He was born August 1, 1957 in Sand Fork WV; son of Charlotte (Bennett) Rogers of Jane Lew, WV; and the late Floyd Rogers.
Chester is a Truck Driver for Waco Oil and Gas in Glenville and a former over the road truck driver and heavy equipment operator for various other companies around the area. In his spare time, Chester enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, and spending time with family and friends.
Surviving are 4 children, Julie Batton and husband Joshua of Buckhannon, WV; Amber Rogers of Murfreesboro, TN; Christy Murphy and husband Brian of Cambridge, OH; and Ashley Gerdau and husband Herbert also of Cambridge OH; and 2 siblings, Nashlee Perry of Glenville and Floyd “Wink” Rogers also of Glenville.
Also surviving are 11 grandchildren with number 12 on the way, his wife, Joanna Council of Cambridge, OH; close friend, Ronnie Kelley of Sand Fork, WV; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other wonderful extended family and friends.
Along with his father, Chester is preceded in death by his loving companion, Kendra Losh and brother-in-law Freddie Perry.
Per his request, Chester will be cremated and a celebration of his life will be conducted by his family at later date.
Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., is honored to assist the family of Chester J. Rogers with cremation arrangements.

Glenna Riffle McWilliams
Glenna Riffle McWilliams passed away December 17, 2023 at the age of 89.
She was loved by her family and all.

Gerold Lynn Spell
Gerold Lynn Spell, 70, of Frametown, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, WV.
He was born August 19, 1953 in Ravenna, OH, the son of the late, Adam & Bessie Faye Gregory Spell. Also preceding him in death was his companion, Connie Sue Cole; infant son, Gerold Lynn Spell, Jr.; siblings, Kathy Spell, Samuel Spell, Sara Jane Spell Dyer, Sandra Tasker, Gregory “Tubby” Scott Spell.
Gerold is survived by his son, Charlie Spell (Trisha) of Frametown; daughters, Josie Cutlip of Exchange, Christina Shroyer (Ron) of MI; sisters, Brenda Spell Robinson of Newton Falls, OH, Millie Spell Slusher of Ravenna, OH; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Upon his request, the body will be cremated. A memorial gathering will be scheduled at a later date.
Greene-Robertson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Spell family.
On line condolences may be sent to: greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com

Johnny Michael Snyder
Johnny Michael Snyder, 65 of Wellsburg, WV passed away January 11, 2024, at home.
He was born September 14, 1958, in Sutton, WV to Jack and Doris (Riffle) Snyder. He was the owner/operator of Snyder’s Marathon in Wellsburg, WV.
Johnny was known for his mechanic work from rebuilding motors, his many project cars, trucks, and mud racers. In his spare time, he enjoyed boating and motorcycles.
After retirement he spent his days being Pappy to his best buddy Jackson.
He was preceded in death by his sister Beverly Ostrosky on Jan. 4, 1987.
n addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 45 years Robin (Hukill) Snyder, his daughter Michelle Snyder Temple (Robert) of Greendale, IN, a sister Rebecca Schultz (Donald) of Brookeville, IN, and his grandson Jackson E. Temple of Greendale, IN.
Visitation took place on Sunday, January 14, 2024, from 12 Noon until 4p.m. at Reasner Funeral Home 1515 Charles St. Wellsburg, WV.
Visitation again, was Monday, January 15, 2024, from 9am until the time of service at 11am at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Seabright officiating.
Interment will follow at Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Wellsburg, WV.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society Brooke County Relay for Life c/o Tammy Hornick 543 Pontiac Rd., Wellsburg, WV.
Online condolences can be made at ReasnerofWellsburg.com

Emma Louise Frum
Emma Louise Frum, 66, of Gassaway passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport surrounded by her family.
She was born in Sutton on September 28, 1957, to the late Oris Dain Tenney and Audra Gertrude McCartney Tenney.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 10 years, Ronald Ray Frum; infant twin brothers, Delbert and Wilbert Tenney; and one infant granddaughter, Emmie-Lou Frum.
Emma loved her family. She loved to listen to old classic country music. Part of her favorite pastime was to collect Native American memorabilia. Emma enjoyed doing word search puzzles. She was an avid reader of romance novels. Emma was a Christian by faith and was baptized.
She will be forever remembered by her children, Le-Renee Stump and husband, Kenny, of Linn, Ray Frum and wife, Kasey, of Harrisville, Misty Dawn Frum and fiancée, Vinnie Richards of Buckhannon, and Amber Dawn Farrabee and boyfriend, Aaron Fraley; 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren; her companion of over 20 years, Ronnie Cutlip; brothers, Dana Tenney of Bean Station, Tennessee, Nelson Tenney of Deatsville, Alabama, Virgil Tenney and wife, Aleta, of Scott, Louisiana, Delmas Tenney and wife, Stacy, of Andover, New York; sister, Lilly Jane Vaughn and husband, Orville, of Springtown, Texas; several nieces and nephews; and her fur baby dog, Bella.
In keeping with Emma’s wishes she was cremated and there will be a memorial service at a later date.
Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, WV.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.

Esther L. Jarvis Stopher
Esther L. Jarvis Stopher, 85, of Akron, passed away on January 5, 2024. She was born on April 23, 1938 the daughter of the late Jurl and Bonnie Jarvis of West Virginia. She retired after 30 years of dedicated service from Akron General Medical Center. She absolutely loved her family and she would enjoy making her famous chicken stir fry and 7 bean casserole to name a few. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, and a sense of humor with a side of feisty.
She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved spouse Bill Stopher; brothers Percy Jarvis, Harold Jarvis, Dewey Jarvis, Hershel Jarvis. and Dencil Jarvis; sisters Alice Morris, and Jean Ballengee.
Esther is survived by her loving family, daughter Debbie O’Donnell; son Paul (Cindy) Zurbuch; granddaughters Shelley (Josh) Ferguson and Jessica Swords; great-granddaughter Myya Stover; sisters Mary (Larry) McCullough and Nellie (Ron) Bokinskie; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial Service will be announced at a later dated. Please contact Paul at 304-618-9575 for questions about the service.
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Mary Betty Singleton
Mary Betty Singleton, 90, of Burnsville, WV passed away on January 12, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 15, 1933, to parents Elmer Guy Scarborough and Nellie Clair Meadows Scarborough.
Betty, as we all knew her, was most certainly one of a kind. She was compassionate to others and had a heart of gold. She was a force of nature and had a powerful personality. Betty never met a stranger and was a friend to all. She was grateful for those who helped her along the way and showed compassion to those in need. Betty loved to make crafts and was very good at it. She was an animal lover and especially loved her cats. Betty had an infectious smile that made you want to smile too. She worked as a Respiratory Therapist before moving to Burnsville and as a hostess at the 79er Restaurant in Burnsville. She loved her family and enjoyed their visits. Betty was a Methodist by faith and attended church often when she was able. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband of 50+ years Robert “Bob” Singleton. She is survived by her son, Douglas Singleton, and wife Linda; grandchildren, Jessica Ball and husband Travis, Jennifer Bird and husband Ben; granddaughter, Lilly Ball; sister-in-law, Shirley Lloyd; niece, Linda Leggett and husband Rick and nephew, Donald Conrad and wife Donna.
No services are planned at this time. A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Betty’s family would like to thank WV Caring for their wonderful and compassionate care during her time in hospice care. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to WV Caring, PO Box 760, Arthurdale, WV, 26520, or by phone at 1-800-350-1161.
Stockert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Betty Singleton.

Butch Davis
Butch Davis, 68 of Webster Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2024 at his home. He was born February 27, 1955 in Webster Springs to the late Roy and Bessie “Ginnie” Howell Davis.
He was a retired truck driver and coal miner, enjoyed riding the side by side with Margie, and riding over to Pickens for a hot dog. He loved tinkering in the garage, hunting and fishing when he was able, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a Christian and a member of the Upper Holly Union Mission Church.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Angela Davis Stover and brothers Jerry, Perry, Robert, Homer, Raymond and Marvin Davis.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Marjorie “Marjie” Hall Davis; daughter Leslie Davis Stover (companion Chris); grandchildren Haley, Krista, Christian, Jazmine (companion Sebastian), Tanner, and Chase; great-grandchildren Amari and Waylon; sister Patricia Riffle; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends to mourn his passing.
Friends may join the family for visitation on Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs. Services to celebrate Butch’s life will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Phillip Channel, Pastor Curt Davis, and Pastor Eddie Bender officiating. Interment will follow in McCoy Cemetery, Jumbo.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Davis family.