Belva “Cricket” Martin, 94, of Elkview, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 1,
2026, at home surrounded by the love of her family.
Cricket was a devoted wife to her beloved husband Charles, of 69 years. Together
they built a family rooted in love, kindness, and faith. She had a servant’s heart and
dedicated much of her life to caring for others through her work as a nurse. She found
happiness in the simple things, whether it be tending to her garden, reading, or singing the
hymns she loved at church and home. Cricket was the heart of her family and found her
greatest joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles, and her parents,
Llewlyn Holcomb and Lola.
She is survived by her sister, Thelma Harding; daughters, Julie White and Nancy
Kimble; grandchildren, Rick White, Joseph White (Cyndi), Trae White, Tara Hicks (Duane),
Courtney Shamblin (Brent); great-grandchildren Brittney Sparkman (Michael), Ashley
White, Dominick White, Payten Elkins, Bayleigh Elkins, and Haley Hinchman (Cody); as
well as great-great-grandchildren Silas Sparkman, Forest Sparkman, Addison Hinchman,
Caroline Hinchman, and Myla Hinchman.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, at Elkview
Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Bias officiating.
Visitation will be one hour after the service.
Online condolences may be sent to haferfuneralhomenet.
Arrangements are in the care of Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview.
