Obituary of Naoma Jean Linger

Naoma Jean Linger, age 72, of French Creek, WV died Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born February 12, 1953, in Adrian, WV, a daughter of the late Wilford “Cotton” Hinchman and Enola Marie Ware Hinchman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Bonnie , Jimmy, Bill (Sandy), Roger (Karen), Joe (Angela), and Steve (Becky). She is survived by her son, Lee Allen (Casey) Hinchman (Patty); daughter, Bonnie (Susie) Bryant; siblings, Bob (Vicky), John (Joni), and Mark Hinchman all of Buckhannon and Fran Marsh (Dennis) and Darlene Richardson (Bill) all of French Creek, WV; beloved grandchildren, Keysta Heater, Keiara Bryant, Billy Peyatt, and Jared Bryant and great grandchildren, Raeleigh, Mayseigh, Emoreigh, Gracelynn, Parker, Lakelynn, River, and Laineigh (on the way). She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her friends and family. Friends will be received Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 10 AM to 12 PM (noon) at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at noon at the funeral home with Rev. Jerry Lee officiating. In honoring Mrs. Linger’s wishes, she will be cremated following services. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.