William “Bill” Hyre

William “Bill” Hyre, age 75, of Sutton, WV died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Holbrook Healthcare Center. He was born on February 17, 1950, in Wvestshlar, Germany a son of the late William R. and Erna Hartman Hyre.

He is survived by two sons: Theran Hyre and wife Kirk of Sutton, WV and Mark and wife Amber Hyre of Gassaway, WV; one stepson: David Bleigh of Elgin, SC; three grandchildren: Cassie, James and Dezel Hyre; two brothers: Ronald “Fuzz” and wife Janet Hyre of Frametown, WV and Marty and wife Peggy Hyre of Rock Cave, WV; one sister: Lynda Anderson of Rock Cave, WV

Bill was retired from the United States Postal Service with thirty-five plus years of service. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a veteran of the US Army.

Friends will be received at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 10-10:30 AM at which time a procession will depart the funeral home for a graveside service and interment at 11:00 AM at the Rock Cave Cemetery where the Upshur County Honor Guard will conduct military rites.

Online condolences may be extended to the Hyre family at http://www.heavnerandcutright.com

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