ROY LEE BESS
Roy Lee Bess, 87, of Poca, passed away October 21, 2022, in Hillcrest Healthcare Center.
Roy was a retired laborer. He is a Marine Corp Veteran and a member of the American Legion and the Church of God of Prophecy.
He is preceded in death by his parents Delbert and Letha Bess and his siblings Dencil, Shay, Juanita, Bucky, Dotsie, Ruth, and Bill.
Roy is survived by his son Larry Arthur; brother Glenville Bess and sister Dobbie Proctor. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
A tribute to the life of Mr. Roy L. Bess will be 2:00 PM Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Darlene McKnight officiating. Entombment will follow in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

CAROL MARTIN
Carol Ann Hicks Martin, 71, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2022, at home.
Carol is retired Librarian from Kanawha County Schools and a graduate of Glenville State College. She attended Rock Branch Independent Church and was in love with her Savior. Carol loved to read and write commentaries explaining the scripture found in God’s word.
She is preceded in death by her husband Dana Martin and parents Silas and Vera Hicks.
She is survived by her two children Kara Yeates and her husband Tyson and Christopher Martin; brother Ronald Hicks; two nephews Zach Meador and Mike Bousquet and four grandchildren Jaxton, Makell, Ryker, and Alex.
Carol was loved by all, and the family would like to thank everyone that showed love to Carol during these last few months. As Carol would say “Love you, Night-Sickle”.
A tribute to the life of Mrs. Carol Ann Hicks Martin was held Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Rock Branch Independent Church with Pastor Delbert Hawley and Chad Harding officiating. Burial was in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington.