Obituaries

James Harvey Mounts 49 of Cox’s Mills, WV departed this life suddenly over the Thanksgiving Holiday at his residence on Wolfpen Run Road. Born September 12, 1968 in Calhoun County, James is the son of the late Aubrey H. Sr. and Dorothy Allison Mounts.
James was a graduate of Gilmer County High School, class of 1987. He spent most of his working life as a farmhand having worked for the Zinn Farm in Cox’s Mills for the last 17 years. James was also a seasoned weed eater operator having helped with lawn care for almost everyone in the Cox’s Mills area.
In his spare time, James enjoyed hunting, ATV riding, tinkering with small engines, and spending time outdoors. James also had a special love for his 2 rabbit beagles, Barney and Julie.
Surviving is James twin sister, Thelma “Jean” Butcher (Kevin) of Cox’s Mills, 4 sisters Jewell Kathryn Jones (Chester) of Nobe, Carol Lynn Davis (Denver) of St. Marys, Sheryll Ann Tyler (Tim) of Illinois, and Karen Joyce Stephens of Glenville, and 2 brothers, Aubrey H. Mounts Jr. (Dollie) of Newton, and Terry Joe Mounts (Crystal) of Grantsville.
Also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
Along with his parents, James was preceded in death by 1 sister, Charlene Sue Smith.
A funeral service will be conducted at the Ellyson Mortuary, Inc 2 Vanhorn Drive, Glenville, WV 26351 at 1:00 PM Friday, December 1, 2017 with Rev. Phil Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the 3 Poplar Cemetery on Holts Run Road, near Glenville. Friends will be received from 11-1 Friday at the mortuary.
Ellyson Mortuary, Inc is assisting the family of James Harvey Mounts with arrangements.