Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Inc.

04/05/2026

04/01/2026

Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mavis Lewana Bailey, age 93, of Craigsville, WV, who passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Webster Healthcare Center in Cowen, WV.

The world has lost a bright light. Mavis was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend. She was the cornerstone of our family, a source of endless love and strength. She was born in Widen, WV, on May 31, 1932, the daughter of the late Archie “Lee” and Mary “Ethel” Hamrick Underwood.

A graduate from Richwood High School, Mavis began her career as a nurse’s assistant at the old Sutton Hospital working in the nursery where her passion was nurturing all the newborn infants. During her lifetime, she held many jobs in the Craigsville community.

Mavis was an exceptional cook – making everything home made and “from scratch”. Her door was always open and there was always an extra place setting at her table. She was warm and welcoming – making everyone feel like family. She enjoyed shopping, feeding the deer, playing dominos, beating everyone at Rummy (while getting all the black queens) and creating riots with her famous desert.

Mavis was a member of Alderson Missionary Baptist Church for 60 years and sang in the church choir.

She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Eugene D. Baley, whom she was married to for 69 years; her parents, Archie “Lee” and Mary “Ethel” Hamrick Underwood; siblings, Junior (Barb) Underwood, Roland (Shirley) Underwood and Deloras (Jim) Weatherford.

She is survived by her sons, David (Vikki) Bailey of Fredericksburg, VA, Tim Bailey (Robin McClure Warren), of Chesapeake, VA; daughter, Sonja K Craft, of Craigsville, WV; brother, Gene (Betty) Underwood, of Canvas, WV; grandchildren, Brian (Betty) Bailey, of Newport News, VA, Amber (Brett) Edwards, of Charlotte, NC, Cory Bailey of Coats, NC, and Courtney Bailey, of Raleigh, NC.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her legacy of love, kindness, and strength will live on through her children and grandchildren. They will carry her memory in their hearts forever.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 03, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Alderson Missionary Baptist Church, Craigsville, West Virginia, with visitation 2 hours prior to the service from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the church. Officiating will be Pastor Samuel Luppino and Rev. Eddie Groves. Interment will follow at West Virginia Memorial Gardens in Calvin, West Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Mavis to Alderson Missionary Baptist Church PO Box 280, Craigsville, WV.

04/01/2026

As we approach Easter weekend, we want to share our office hours and availability with our community.

Simons-Coleman Funeral Home will be closed for regular office hours throughout the weekend. However, please know that we will still be serving families with scheduled services.

Friday (Good Friday): Services taking place
Saturday: Services taking place
Sunday (Easter): Closed

As always, we remain available for immediate need and to support families during this time.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and meaningful Easter weekend.

04/01/2026

Wade Lloyd Hinkle went to be with the Lord, 31 March 2026, following his earthly journey, with great joy, knowing he was going to meet his Lord Jesus Christ.

Wade was married to Billie Sue for 63 years, he had five daughters and one God Son – Tina, Kandi (Mark), Lorie (Mark), Traci (Scott), Amanda, and Paco (Christy).

Wade and Billie shared their joy and love for the Lord; spent many years worshipping and studying the Lord’s Word. Wade instilled his love for the Lord in his family and touched the lives of many in his walk with the Lord. Many would say that Wade introduced them to the Lord! Wade’s Heavenly mansion is huge!

Wade loved his Grands and Great Grands. Ericka, Ariel, Brittanie, Alex, Wade, & Tommy. Each of his grandchildren brought him joy. But the laughter in his soul was his Greats – Beau, Ben, Ellie, Isabella, Tanner, Liam, Noah, Weylyn, Torsten, & Skadi. Each of the Grands and Greats are Wade’s legacy!

Wade was the most well-known hunter north of the Carolinas. He loved and mentored many outdoorsmen. The front porch was his favorite place to spend time with Jim O’Dell, JD, Bill Kelly, Eric Hall, Sandy Spicer, Darrell Cheek, Tyler Hall, John McCloud, Keith & Rocky. The list goes on and Wade loves all of you.

Wade longed for the mountains, hunting, and fishing. His memories of “Out West” with Paco/Hunter & Billie and the Girls are his most cherished. He always strained to hear Traveler, Banjo, Springy, John, Mo, Jasmine, Baxter, & Cayde. Their barks were his heart’s pulse.

Wade’s other lifelong love was the LA Dodgers, they kept Wade’s heart racing into many nights and early mornings. Wade always knew how many games the Dodgers were ahead or behind! Season after Season, Wade and Billie cheered them on!! Go Big Blue, Get that ring!

Wade Hinkle was loved by many – Wade Hinkle loved even more!

Wade is rejoicing with his Jesus and his voice is filling Heaven!

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date; arrangements will be announced once they are complete.

03/28/2026

Services happening today 🕊️

03/25/2026

Jiovanna Virginia “Vonnie” Miller, of Craigsville, West Virginia, passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 71.

Born on May 2, 1954, in Richwood, West Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Bruno and Minnie (Kyer) Pileggi. Vonnie graduated from Richwood High School in 1972 and went on to dedicate many years of compassionate service as a respiratory therapist at Richwood Area Community Hospital. Following the hospital’s closure, she continued caring for others through her work at Hilltop Center. Later, she became a stay at home mom to care for her family.

Vonnie was the heart of her family—a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She poured her life into her children and grandchildren, always putting family first. Traditions meant everything to her, and she created a foundation of love and togetherness that will live on through those she leaves behind. She was truly the glue that held her family together.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Miller; son, Billy Gillion; sister, Texal Meeker; father- and mother-in-law, Buddy and Vera Miller; and her great-grand daughter, Sophia Gillion.

Left to cherish her memory are her brother, James Pileggi; sister, Phyllis Newhouse; children, Jozet Gillion, James Gillion (Kelcee), Heather Clutter (Anthony),Angel Pyles ( Curtis), Kaitlyn Miller, Triston Miller, and Trenton Miller; her grandchildren, Courtenay Gillion, Steven Gillion, Breanna Elmore, Levi Gillion, Avery Gillion, Ethan Clutter, Alex Clutter, Andrew Clutter, Wrenna Pyles and Kendall Hickman; and her great-granddaughter, Penny Gillion. She also leaves behind many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A celebration of Vonnie’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 4, at the Richwood Alumni Hall for family and friends.

03/24/2026

Pamela J. Hudkins Caprio, 66, of Nettie, WV, passed away March 23, 2026, after a long illness. Born October 9, 1959, in Summersville, WV, she was the daughter of Julia V. McCutchen Hudkins and the late Harold Paul Hudkins. She was a 1977 graduate of Richwood High School.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Caprio; sons, Justin Caprio (Leah) and Jacob Caprio (Destiny); one grandson; her mother, Julia Hudkins; and her brother, Jeffery Hudkins (Mary Ellen).

In keeping with her wishes, she was cremated, and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

03/23/2026

Scherrie Lynne Alderman, 68, of Summersville, West Virginia, passed away on March 17, 2026, at Summersville Regional Medical Center.

Born on May 21, 1957, Scherrie was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother who cherished her family above all else. In the weeks leading up to her passing, she spent much of her time with her beloved grandson, Brayden, and visiting her mother, Peggy. She had a deep love for her family and always wished she could spend more time with them.

Scherrie’s passing came unexpectedly after a brief illness. Despite the suddenness of her condition, she was surrounded by love, with her daughter Jessica and her sister Michele by her side. Those who knew her will remember her kindness, her laughter, and the joy she found in spending time with her grandchildren, especially teaching and playing with Brayden.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Mullins.

She is survived by her mother, Peggy Mullins of Summersville; her daughters, Jessica Taylor of Summersville and Angela Kyer-Hager of Richwood; her brother, Jerry Mullins of Baltimore, Maryland; her sister, Michele Meekins of Pottstown, Pennsylvania; and her grandchildren, Brayden Taylor of Summersville, Austin Kyer of Richwood, and Bailey Shirley of Martinsburg.

In keeping with her wishes, Scherrie was cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

03/23/2026

Sharon Aileen Williams Ward, 75, of Craigsville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia.

She was born on March 13, 1951, in Richwood, West Virginia, to the late William “Bill” Issac Williams and Verbie Wilmath Wilson.

Sharon was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She shared 56 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Doye Ward, Sr., building a life centered on love, faith, and family.

She found great joy in singing gospel music, often lifting the spirits of those around her. Sharon had a wonderful sense of humor and loved making people laugh. She cherished time spent with her family and was truly the heart of her home; always helping raise and care for her children and grandchildren. She loved the outdoors and found happiness in life’s simple moments surrounded by those she loved. Sharon was an all-around mother and wife whose love and dedication knew no bounds.

Together, Sharon and her husband raised five children: John Ward (Darlean) of Summersville, West Virginia; Rodney Williams of Capon Bridge, West Virginia; Sheila Dianne Giles (Randy) of Cowen, West Virginia; and Doye Ward, Jr. (Carol) of Craigsville, West Virginia. Sharon was a proud grandmother to 17 grandchildren: Chad, Dustin, Derrick, Alyshia, Devon, Erica, Colton, Mandi, Jeromey, Rodney Jr., Caden, Justin, Anthony, Sabrina, Katlyn, Doye III, and Steven; and she was also blessed with 22 great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by two brothers, Carl Williams (Patty) of Moline, Illinois, and Allen Williams of Haleyville, Alabama, along with several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her beloved son, Edward Ward; her grandson, Johnny Ward, Jr.; two brothers, Calvin Williams and Ralph Williams; and five sisters, Louise Young, Elouise Strader, Anna Lee Fish, Velma Dempsey, and Thelma Christian.

Sharon will be remembered for her strength, her kindness, her laughter, and the deep love she had for her family. Her presence will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Simons-Coleman Funeral Home in Richwood, West Virginia, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Doug Martin. Interment will follow at Mountain Trail Cemetery in Craigsville, West Virginia.

Arrangements made by Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood, WV.

03/19/2026

Update for Memorial Service:
Delmas (Dale) Frame
Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 1:00PM
At: Craigsville Church of the Nazarene, Woodbine Road, Craigsville, WV, 26205

03/16/2026

We are looking to add an additional Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer to our staff. This position has the option for part-time or full-time work. Having another Director will allow Tommy & Tiffany to attend more family functions together and fill in when needed. Please inquire within for accurate salary information and hours.

Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Inc.