Robert Beeman Obituary, Fort Ashby, West Virginia, Death: Community Mourns 75-Year-Old Killed in Fatal Road-Rage Shooting

FORT ASHBY, WEST VIRGINIA — The Fort Ashby community is mourning the death of Robert Beeman, a 75-year-old local man who was fatally shot following a reported road-rage confrontation along Frankfort Highway.

According to reports citing investigators, the incident began as an apparent dispute between Beeman and 21-year-old Kenneth Eversole while both were traveling southbound. Authorities said the interaction escalated after the vehicles eventually stopped along the roadway.

Investigators reportedly said Beeman approached Eversole’s vehicle, where a verbal confrontation developed into a physical altercation. During the encounter, Eversole allegedly produced a .380-caliber handgun and fired two shots, both of which struck Beeman.

A passenger in Eversole’s vehicle, identified as 20-year-old Gretchen Hamilton, reportedly called 911 after the shooting. Authorities said Eversole also attempted to provide assistance to Beeman while emergency personnel were being summoned.

Despite efforts to save him, Beeman was pronounced dead at the scene. His death has left those who knew him facing the shock of losing a community member in a sudden and violent incident.

The circumstances leading to the confrontation remain under investigation. Authorities had not announced criminal charges against Eversole in the reports published September 9, 2026, and the case is expected to remain under review as investigators examine witness accounts and other evidence.

As the investigation continues, members of the Fort Ashby community are remembering Beeman and extending their sympathy to those affected by his death. The incident serves as another painful reminder of how quickly disagreements on the road can escalate into irreversible tragedy.

Further details regarding funeral arrangements, memorial services and Beeman’s family have not been publicly established in the sources reviewed. Additional information may become available as authorities complete their investigation.