The Obituary Section

Jr. Halsey Lenard Roberts

, West Virginia

Halsey Lenard Roberts Jr.Halsey Roberts Jr. of Hamptonville, NC formerly of McDowell Co WV died peacefully on July 1, 2026, in the arms of his wife of 51 yrs and surrounded by his family. He was a coal miner and enjoyed his game chickens. He was an avid hunter and trout fisherman. He loved his family fiercely.Halsey was born December 1, 1954 in Iaeger, WV a son of the late Halsey Roberts Sr. and Anna Marie Crouse Roberts. Halsey was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle to many and a father figure and friend to countless others. The only thing that surpassed his love for his family (by blood or otherwise) was the love and respect they all had for him. There will never be another, he will truly be missed.In addition to his parents, Halsey was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Roberts.His legacy lives on…

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Millie Jane Smallwood

, West Virginia

Millie J. Smallwood, 72, of Carswell Hollow, Kimball, West Virginia, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Millie was born on January 18, 1954, in Havaco, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Charlie and Sarah Hicks Cleary.Millie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose world revolved around her grandchildren and beloved dogs. She was well known for her famous potato salad and macaroni and cheese. She also loved gardening, planting flowers, and spending time sitting in the sunshine.In addition to her parents, Millie was preceded in death by her precious daughter, Tina Louise Burkes; her siblings, James Cleary, Charles Cleary, Lola Slusher, and Sara Benach; and her sweet puppies, Annabelle and Tinkerbelle.Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Milton Smallwood; her children, John Morgan Burks, Milton Ray Smallwood Jr., and Hannah Rae Smallwood; her daughters-in-law, Melissa Burks and Santanna Dotson;…

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