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1942 - 2022
 Nancy Cartmill, 79, of Barboursville, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born May 24, 1942, in Leon, Ky., a daughter of Frank S. and Mary Hall Hunter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Cartmill, brother James Hunter and brother Frank S. Hunter. She is survived by one son, Randy Johnson, one daughter, Melody (Kevin) Hall, one granddaughter, Ashley (William) Montanola, her sister, Joyce Simpson, and her granddog, Balto whom she walked with nearly every day. Nancy was Mayor of Barboursville from 1993-2001. Nancy Cartmill Gardens was named in her honor by the children of Barboursville Elementary. She was a Cabell County Commissioner from 2003 until her death. She was the Executive Director of the West Virginia PTA for 20 years. Nancy was the Executive Director for the West Virginia Assisted Living Association. She spent 25 years as a Lobbyist in Charleston and was a member and President of the West Virginia of Counties from 2017 to 2018. She was President of the County Commission Association of West Virginia from 2015-2018. She is a member of the Barboursville High School Hall of Fame. She also served on numerous boards including the TriState Airport Authority and the Southwestern Community Action Council. Through the years as a lobbyist and while serving on Governor Gaston Caperton's Educational Task Force she met with Presidents, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Bush at the White House. She also met with President Donald Trump. Nancy was the rare politician who could work with both sides. She was a civil servant of honesty and integrity. She always tried to do what was right for the people of Barboursville, Cabell County and West Virginia. Above all she was a great mom and grandmother! She never missed a ballgame or cheerleading. She was a great friend and mentor to many. Visitation will be Saturday from 5-8 p.m. at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. The funeral will be Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Steve Flesher
Sunday February 20, 2022 at
12:00 PM
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To the Hunter and Cartmill Extended Families: Nancy was a wonderful and loving daughter, sister, aunt, parent, grandmother and an iconic selflessly dedicated public servant. Her immeasurable contributions to her hometown Barboursville, to her county and state will never be forgotten. I will honor her charitable wishes and make a donation in her name to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. RIP, great lady. Steve Flesher
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KENT WILFONG
kent.wilfong@dot.gov
Sunday February 20, 2022 at
8:40 AM
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I knew Mrs. Cartmill growing up in Barboursville. What a wonderful person. Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
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Dina Foster
dinabr00@hotmail.com
Friday February 18, 2022 at
10:58 AM
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My deepest condolences to the family. Nancy was a wonderful lady and a pleasure to work with. She will be missed by many in Cabell County and beyond. prayers for the family.
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Patricia King
Thursday February 17, 2022 at
10:19 AM
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So sorry to learn of the passing of Nancy. She was a special lady. Prayers for all those who knew her.
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Karan Bias
Thursday February 17, 2022 at
5:30 AM
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Dear family, I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing and for your loss. Nancy and I went to B'ville schools together and she was a wonderful person. God bless you.
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Marsha Dunlap
Thursday February 17, 2022 at
2:00 AM
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Melody
What a beautiful and wonderful life Your mother lived. Nancy will certainly be missed. I have no words to express the sorrow in my heart. You are in my prayers.
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