Obituaries

Martha Lee Williams Dean, 87, of Stonewood, WV, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at her residence.

She was born in Lost Creek, WV, on October 7, 1939, a daughter of the late Claude Maynard Williams and the late Hazel Maude Kerns.

She was married on February 14, 1983, to Donald “Don” Obert Dean, who preceded her in death on October 9, 2023.

Mrs. Dean is survived by one daughter, Deborah L. Powell of Stonewood; one son, Mark Ashcraft of Sumner, WA; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. She also leaves behind her siblings, Russell Williams and wife Sheila of West Milford, Betty Johnson of Maryland and June Dawson and husband Keith of Maryland; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, James Deem, grandson, Jeremy Powell, granddaughter, Heather Deem, brothers, George Maynard Williams, and Donald Ray Williams and sister, Wilma Rinehart.

Mrs. Dean was the assistant manager at Rite-Aid.

Honoring her wishes, she will be cremated.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.