John R. Ashley, 77, of Reedy, passed away March 5, 2021, at his home. He was born November 1, 1943 in Charleston, the son of the late John W. and Ruby White Ashley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John Matthew Ashley; a daughter, Alecia Ann Kendall. John was a retired Mon-Power lineman, co-owner/operator of Ashley's Electric and Farm Supply and a retired master electrician. He was a sports fan. John coached youth wrestling, midget league football, Little League, Babe Ruth and Senior Babe Ruth baseball. His pastimes included farming, horses and hunting. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Barbara Shamblin Ashley; daughter, Kara (Duke) Hardway of...

Faye McCune Richards of Spencer went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2021 after a sudden illness. She was born April 26, 1935 at Sand Ridge, Calhoun County, to the late Saul and Viola White McCune. She worked at Kellwood Company and while working there she met Harold Richards. They were happily married for 59 years. She was a member of the Spencer Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Harold Richards; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Kathy Richards; grandchildren, Brodie and Kylie; all of Spencer. Additional survivors include brothers, Burl (Nadine) McCune of Cottageville, Cecil (Virginia) McCune of Ripley and Darrel (Penny) McCune of Orrville, Ohio; many nieces and...

Thelma Grace Conley Hughes passed away after a short illness at 4:00 a.m. March 2, 2021 at Roane General Hospital, Spencer. She was born at Zona, Roane County, one of 16 children born to the late Ord and Ethel (Gandee) Conley. She married Harold Hughes and they raised 12 children at their Coon Creek farm. Harold worked away from home for many years, so Thelma had most of the responsibility for parenting, which she did with her usual positive, uncomplaining manner. After Harold's retirement, they began spending their winters in Hemet, Cal., near Harold's niece, Millie and her husband Lloyd Jaspering for several years, and then moved there permanently. Harold passed away in 1978. Thelma...

JUNIOR CONNELL MOSS, 92, of Oak Hill, died peacefully on Friday, February 5th, at Oak Hill Place of complications resulting from the corona virus, even though he had recovered from the initial infection. We wish to thank the staff for their care and concern over the three years he was a resident there. He was born on March 22, 1928 at Wallback in Roane County, WV and raised on Grannie's Creek and Cutoff Run. He was a 1946 graduate of Spencer High School, where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America. He then enlisted in the US Army at Fort Knox, KY, and served as a corporal with the 3rd Armored Division in Korea. After being honorably discharged, he graduated from a...

Charles E. "Pooch" Greathouse, 74, of Spencer, passed away, Friday, February 5, 2021. Pooch retired in 1999, after 32 years of service with Verizon. He was also a member of the CWA, Local No. 2001, Charleston. Pooch was a Christian and an active charter member of the Faith Baptist Church, Spencer. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Beverly S. Epling Greathouse of Spencer; sons and daughters-in-law, Garrison and Lori Greathouse of Poca and Tom and Kerry Greathouse of Franklinton, N.C.; grandchildren, Madison, Macey and Lakin Greathouse; brothers, Fred, Jerry and Terry Greathouse all of Spencer. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 10 at the Faith Baptist...