Michael Edward Whited

September 10, 1956 - November 22, 2020

Michael Edward Whited, age 64 of Richlands, Virginia drew his last breath on Sunday, November 22, 2020 in a local Richlands hospital following an extended illness. Michael was born in Richlands, Virginia on September 10, 1956 and was the son of Ms. Peggy Slate Whited of Richlands, and the late Gratt “Happy” Whited. He had attended Richlands High School and worked in the coal mines for several years before becoming an operator of a leased mines through Jewell Smokeless Coal Company. Michael was injured in a severe rock fall in the mines and was no longer able to work after that. Before his injury he loved to hunt and fish, afterwards he become an enthusiastic Nascar fan. He was a lifetime resident of the area and before his illness had attended the Lake Park Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Brewster. Those that survive Michael are his: Wife, Mindy Howell Whited of Richlands, VA Mother, Peggy Slate Whited of Belfast, VA Daughter, Amy Adkins and husband, Bobby of Belfast, VA Stepdaughter, Sarah Osborne and husband, Doug of Doran, VA Sister, Tammy Foley and husband, Tom of Claypool Hill, VA Brother, Larry Whited and wife, Melissa of Bristol, TN Grandchildren, Austin Adkins, Dylan Adkins, Collin Adkins Step grandchildren, Ayla Osborne, Celia Osborne. Constant canine companion, T-Bone The funerals service for Michael Whited will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, with the Rev. Barry Absher and Rev. Doug Allen officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Doug Osborne, Jamie Lester, Adam Whited, Austin Adkins, Dylan Adkins, and Collin Adkins. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralshomes.com.