Robert Lee Stone was 34 and living in the small community of Coal City, West Virginia when he was killed on February 10, 2019. An argument over money reportedly escalated into a physical fight and gunfire; Stone was shot in the chest and died of his wounds. Two other adult men were wounded and survived.

The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office identified 18-year-old Cory Adkins of Beaver as a suspect. Investigators located the handgun used in the shooting, conducted witness interviews, and arrested Adkins. He was charged with murder in connection with Stone’s death and with wounding the two other men and was held at the Southern Regional Jail without bond. Funeral services for Stone were held on February 16, 2019.

Stone was remembered by family and friends as a devoted son, brother, father and uncle with a big personality who loved everybody. If anyone in or near Coal City remembers that day or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.