US EditionWest Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Justice Tim Armstead dies
Tim Armstead served 20 years in the legislature, including as the first Republican House speaker in 83 years, and was twice elected to the West Virginia Supreme Court.
- West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead passed away shortly before midday on Tuesday at the age of 60, after a short stay in a Charleston hospital.
- Armstead began public service as an intern for Gov. Arch Moore, entered the House of Delegates in 1998, and became the first Republican Speaker in 83 years in 2015.
- He was appointed to the state's highest court in the fall of 2018 by Gov. Jim Justice, won election later that year to complete the term, and was reelected in 2020 for a full 12-year tenure.
- Colleagues described Armstead as a thoughtful, hard-working man guided by Christian principles whose ethical leadership and financial knowledge greatly benefited the judiciary.
- Armstead's passing prompts widespread mourning across West Virginia, honoring his legacy of servant leadership, family devotion, and dedication to the state’s rule of law.
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West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead dies at 60
West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead, a former House speaker known for his ethical leadership, died at 60 after brief hospitalisation. He served decades in public office, leaving behind family and colleagues’ tributes.
Justice Tim Armstead passes away at 60
Charleston, W.Va. (WTRF) - Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Justice Tim Armstead has died, according to a spokesperson for the Court. The spokesperson says Armstead passed away shortly before noon today after a brief hospitalization at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Armstead was appointed to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, beginning his tenure in 2018, to fill a vacant seat. He was then elected to the seat that sam…
Tim Armstead, a West Virginia Supreme Court justice and former House speaker, dies at 60
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Tim Armstead, a West Virginia Supreme Court justice who also served as Republican speaker of the House of Delegates during a 20-year legislative career, died Tuesday, the court announced. He was 60.
Sitting West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead dies at 60
Justice Tim Armstead of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, following a brief hospitalization, according to a news release from the Supreme Court. He was 60.
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