Martha Gertrude Hevener , age 97, of Franklin, WV, passed way on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born on February 10, 1923, at Reeds Creek, WV, the daughter of the late Alva and Ina (Hedrick) Hartman. On August 12, 1939, Martha married Alfred Claude Hevener, who preceded her in death on November 8, 1986.

Mrs. Hevener attended Franklin High School and she was a farmer. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School Teacher and had 28 years perfect attendance. Martha was a member of the Farm Women's Club CEOS for 50 years plus, a 30 plus years 4H Club Leader of the Deer Run Pioneers, and she was honored to be a Pendleton County Belle in 1993.

Mrs. Hevener is survived by: 3 daughters, Wilma Mitchell of Harrisonburg, VA, Nancy Dahmer (Tom) of Hinton, VA, Debbie Sites (Glenn) of Upper Tract, WV; 2 sons, Herman Hevener (Sandy) of Ft. Seybert, WV, Dennis Hevener (Denise) of Upper Tract, WV; 3 brothers, Jearl Hartman of Dayton, VA, Charles "Babe" Hartman (Judy) of Harrisonburg, VA, and James Hartman of Kunkletown, PA; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by: 6 brothers, Stanley Hedrick, Vernon "Bud" Hartman, Wayne Hartman, Keith Hartman, Eston Hartman, Sheldon Hartman; and 3 great-grandchildren, Kyle Puffenberger and 2 infants.

Friends may pay their respects on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. A private graveside service will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin, WV, Pastor Mike Loudermilk officiating. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (C/O Sharon Harr, 687 Siple Mountain Raod, Franklin, WV  26807, Grant Memorial Hospice (1 Hospital Dr, Petersburg, WV 26847) or Pendleton County Relay for Life (American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of Pendleton County, 4540 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242). Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and out of respect for others, we require face coverings to be worn at all times and to maintain social distancing.