OBITUARIES
Laura Ann Tingler Tincher age 65 years, a resident of the Poe Run Community, passed away September 19, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family and under the care of Mountain Hospice. She was born April 2, 1961 at Whitmer, a daughter of the late Paul Junior Tingler and Josie Vance Tingler. On September 9, 1978, she was married to Jimmie Tincher, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Jennifer Piercy and husband Lee of Norton, Jessica Slabaugh of Elkins and Jammie Tincher and Companion Correy Carr of Elkins. Also surviving is one sister, Sandra Harlan and husband Emmitt of North Carolina, her niece, Lisa Gimber and husband Jason and their son Nicholas, one stepson, fourteen grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Also preceding her in death was a stepson, Jimmy Tincher, Jr., two stepdaughters, her son in law, Brian Slaubaugh and one step grandson. Laura worked beside her husband Jimmy at Tincher Towing for many years. She loved her family, friends and animals. She was a beloved mom, granny and a kindhearted person who was a great listener. Laura was an avid reader and a member of the First Baptist Church of Elkins.
At Laura’s request, all services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions may be made in Laura’s memory to Mountain Hospice, 1002 South Crim Ave., Belington, WV 26250 or the Whitmer Community Church, in care of Pastor Steve Wymer, P.O. Box 26, Whitmer, WV 26296.
