Obituaries, The Braxton Democrat

Obituaries

Wavelene Selman
Wavelene Selman, 89 of Cowen passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Wavelene was born May 18, 1935 in Bolair and was the daughter of the late Roy and Susan Thayer Woods. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Darrell Selman; brother, Roy Junio Woods; sisters, Thelma Gibson and Vertie Delaney.
Wavelene was a Christian by faith; she enjoyed reading her bible. She was a United States Army Veteran, serving as a hospital nurse. She worked at Webster Memorial Hospital as a nurse and also a teachers aid with Webster County Board of Education. She was a great cook; she loved to play scrabble and spoiling her grandson, Dale.
Surviving are her loving and devoted children; son, David Selman and daughter, Angie Lilly and husband Jody; brother, Carmon Woods and his wife Linda, grandson, Dale Selman and companion Brianna; best friend and caregiver, Sharon Miller; bonus grandson, Danny Bragg; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and also her faithful dog companion Delilah.
Services were held 1:00 PM, Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen with Pastor Doug Martin officiating. Burial followed at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Cowen. Friends joined the family for visitation 5-8 PM, Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Kanawha Hospice Care 1606 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston, WV 25387.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsreedfh.com.
Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen is honored to be serving Selman family.

Ronzil D. Lynch
With heavy hearts, the family of Ronzil D. Lynch, 85, of Mt. Zion, WV, announce his passing of this earthly world and to the entry of a heavenly one.
He was born April 1st, 1939, to the late G. Russell Lynch and Madaline B. Stutler Lynch.
Ronzil grew up in Calhoun County, and he lived a Tom Sawyer type childhood as he encountered many adventures with his best cousin Harold Stutler and life long friend Robert Weaver. Ronzil graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1958 and he began a very diverse life when he enlisted with the
United States Navy. Ronzil retired as a Chief Petty Officer and after serving his country, he worked as an electrician for the Newport News Shipyard in Virginia and retired from there in 2001. After retirement from one of the largest shipping ports in the United States, he came back to his childhood homeplace and enjoyed a peaceful and solitude reunion with his heritage, as Ronzil was very proud of his Lynch and Stutler roots. The Lynch’s were known for being self educators and political. The Stutlers were true mountain men and survivors. This combination of ancestry made Ronzil the wise and authentic man that he was. To have a conversation with Ronzil was to have a conversation of yesteryear and the gool ole days. He leaves us with many great stories.
Ronzil leaves behind daughters, Ronda (Mark) Cain and Terra (Charlie) Buckalew, son Russell Lynch, grandchildren Emily Metheney, Chloe James, Elijah and Noah Buckalew, great grandchildren Atalaya and Maeley Metheney and Sutton Buckalew, sister Marlyn Settle and someone who recently became dear to him, Gail Lipsey.
In addition to his parents Ronzil is predeceased by his brother Larry Lynch and son Clifford Lynch.
An announcement of arrangements will be made soon, with the assistance of Stumps Funeral Home & Cremation, Inc.

Pauline “Gaye” Kincaid
She leaves a void in the hearts of many. Gaye Kincaid, 100 years of age, peacefully passed away in her home on Saturday, June 29th, 2024. Gaye was born March 5th, 1924 at Tipton to the late Shelvie and Iva Stephenson Bennett. She was the eldest of 10 kids, four preceded her in death, sisters Jessie Hanks, Bonnie Hall and brothers Lewis and Gary Bennett. She was also preceded in death by granddaughters Karla and Shanda Kincaid
Gaye married the late Delbert Kincaid on October 13, 1942. Delbert and Gaye were devout Christians and together wrote a beautiful love story of 57 years filled with faith, love and family. She was a faithful member of Royal Chapel Tipton Church where she touched the lives of all that knew her. Gaye’s Christian life was as beautiful as her soul.
She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. Survived by her daughters, Paula (John) Kincaid, Debbie (Allen) Vickers and Tabitha (Jerry) Barnette. Her Grandchildren, John Kincaid Jr., Janette (Jim) LaLonde, BJ (Trent) Morrison, Emily Gross and Colton Milam. Her 12 Great Grandchildren, Connor, Caden, Sophia and Samuel LaLonde, Hannah and Jillian Kincaid, Addi McCombs, Hayden, and Kien Morrison, Michael Stout, Ellen and Gabriel Gross
Her sisters, Ruth Taylor, Juanita Hanshaw, Carol Woods and her brothers Basil and Darrell Bennett.
Funeral services were conducted at noon on Wednesday, July 3rd, in the Waters Funeral Chapel at Summersville with Pastor Brent Kiser officiating and a eulogy was given by Roger Hypes. Burial followed in the Walker Memorial Park at Summersville. Friends and family called at funeral chapel one hour prior to service.
Condolences: watersfuneralchapel.com

Rebecca Heizer Fant
Rebecca Heizer Fant died in her home in Farrburn Georgia on July 11, 2024
Becky was born and raised in Braxton County.
In accordance with Becky’s wishes there will be no services.
She leaves behind her husband Eugene and his children.

Karen Sue Workman
Karen Sue Workman, 56, of Rosedale, WV, passed away on July 10, 2024, at her home with her husband by her side.
She was born in Grantsville, WV, on July 13, 1967, a daughter of the late Audrey Loretta Stallman Yeager and James William Jones. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter Sarah Allison workman.
Surviving is her husband of 24 years, Randy Allen workman, sister Carol Ann Blosser of Grantsville, WV, daughter Kayla Nicole Workman (Trey Hendricks) of Sutton, WV, daughter Melissa Ann Workman (Jesse Pasqualucci) of Barberton, OH, nephew James Michael Jones of Grantsville, WV, grandson Anthony Michael Daugherty and granddaughter Gianna Elizabeth Pasqualucci of Barberton, OH, and an unborn granddaughter on the way. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Karen was a very outdoorsy person. She loved summertime. In her younger years, she did lots of fishing and hunting, especially with her husband by her side. She also loved tending to her garden, swimming, and enjoying a cold beer or mixed drink. She lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures and was a loving soul who found great joy in serving her family. She spent time in the kitchen preparing meals because she had a passion for caring for those she loved. Her husband, daughter, and sister were her best friends and loving them is what brought her peace. Karen was such a kind loving soul that will be missed dearly by her loved ones.
Funeral service were held at Stump Funeral Home & Cremation, Inc., Grantsville, WV, on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., with Rev. Rick Metheney officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Interment was in the Workman Family Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.stumpfuneralhomes.com
Charles “Charlie”
Sheldon Fleming
Charles “Charlie” Sheldon Fleming, 72, of Airport Road, Sutton, WV passed away on July 10, 2024, at his home. He was born in Gassaway, WV, on November 4, 1951, to parents Homer and Levoine Fleming who preceded him in death.
Charles was a lifetime resident of Braxton County, a 1969 graduate of Gassaway High School, and a graduate of West Virginia University earning a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a Methodist by faith and attended Morrison United Methodist Church. He was well-known in the community and his church. Charles was loved by everyone who had an opportunity to know him. He loved spending time in Montana and was passionate about driving cattle and hunting.
Charles is survived by his wife, Brynda Fleming; son, Jameson Fleming; daughter, Whitney Hunter and husband, Kimo; granddaughter, Arleigh Hunter; stepson, Justin Dillon; sister, Connie Copley, and husband, Dennis; nephews, Kent Waldeck and wife Kristy, and Shane Waldeck.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Morrison United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Morrison United Methodist Church.
Stockert Funeral is honored to serve the Fleming family.