Roger Kay Shreve

Roger Kay Shreve, age 80, of Sarahsville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on August 27, 1945, in Ritchie County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Ned Olen and Chessie Alan Edwards Shreve.

Roger served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard and was a member of the Belle Valley American Legion Post 641. He found his greatest peace working the land as a farmer and took genuine pleasure in making conversation with everyone he met, treating each person with warmth and interest.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons Jamie Ben Shreve, Julian Lynn Shreve, and Ned A. Shreve; his brother Ned Shreve Jr.; and his sisters Beulah Rice and Jenny Jewell.

He is survived by his beloved partner Brenda Kay Wise; his children Missy (Arthur) Payne of Greenwood, West Virginia, Lee (Shelli) Shreve of Sarahsville, Ohio, Kayla (James) Buckey of Caldwell, and Tracy (Joshua) Wise of Parkersburg, West Virginia; grandchildren Trista Lucas, Macey (Tony) Dingus, Jamie (Karrie) Shreve, Sarah (Titus) Robinson, Ryan (Hannah) Payne, Rachel (John) Andrews, Stephen (Santana) Shreve, Sabrina Shreve, Collin Shreve, James and Bennett Buckey; several great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Carrie Shreve; Julian Shreve’s companion Cindy Stottsberry; sisters Jo Wood of Calais, Ohio, and Crystal (Danny) Hayes of Paden City, West Virginia; and his cat and companion Roger Jr. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and many friends.