As per the sources, Ethie Grubb-Mason, an eight-year-old cheerleader, was killed in a Kanawha County crash.
Ethie Grubb-Mason was born in 2017 to her father, Kayla, and William Mason.
Her father, William, lives in Seth, West Virginia, and graduated from Sherman High School.
Since December 2, 2023, William has been serving as an equipment operator at Blackhawk Mining LLC.
Kayla and William have frequently posted Ethie’s photos on their social media handle.
On August 13, 2023, Kayla took to her official Facebook handle and posted Ethie’s photo while she was training with the cheerleading team. Kayla wrote,
Ethie at grid today wish she would have paid more attention to the coach but she’s adorable in the uniform
Kayla Jacobs
Ethie Grubb-Mason Passed Away In An Automobile Accident At The Age of 8
On December 2, 2025, Mason’s family suffered an unimaginable loss when 8-year-old Ethie Grubb-Mason tragically passed away in an automobile accident.
As per the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred around 4:53 p.m., between a utility truck and an SUV traveling in opposite directions, resulting in the truck overturning and teh SUV coming to rest in a ditch.
Emergency responders arrived quickly, but Ethie was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash has prompted an ongoing investigation, with deputies asking witnesses and anyone with surveillance footage to come forward.
Sergeant Jeremy Burns of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office noted that while Lens Creek Road does not have a high crash rate compared to similar routes, the crashes that do occur tend to be severe.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Ethie’s family, raising just over $18,553 as of December 8, 2025.
The organizer, Breanna Campbell, said the funds were to cover funeral and burial expenses, memorial service arrangements, and support for the family.
Close ones and relatives have poured their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Ethie’s family to stay strong.
Cheyenne Allen from Naoma, West Virginia, wrote,
Didn’t sleep much last night just thinking of the whole situation that happened yesterday evening it’s a close family to us and I can’t even imagine how they are feeling right now and there’s no words to take away the pain and heartbreak they are going through right now… just continue to pray for giz and kayla and Leeland and the rest of the family… you guys have a army behind yall we love you guys
Cheyenne Allen
Hailey Meadows, who works at Pro-Careers Home Health Agency, also took to his Facebook handle and wrote,
I’m lost for words this morning yesterday evening something very tragic happened to my family. My heart hurts as a mom the pain that no one should ever have to feel the not understanding of why someone so innocent had to be taken. Everyone is going to say god has plan but in all honesty it doesnt feel like that. So many people walk around that play with their lives and are still living but an innocent baby got taken someone who hadnt got to live yet still full of light and adventure. This world is so cruel. Please send your prayers for Kayla Jacobs and William Mason I pray yall can heal from this. I love yall very much and I’m always here
Hailey Meadows
Yvonne Maree Harker said,
Kayla Jacobs know that my prayers are with you. Super size hug and all the strength I have goes out to you guys at this time.
Yvonne Maree Harker
Ethie’s father, William, also took to his Facebook handle and thanked everyone for their prayers. He wrote,
I want to thank everyone for reaching out and I’m trying to get back to everyone but plllzzzz plllzzzz pray for us and our family and everyone Jesus Lord we need all we can get but thank y’all for all the msgs and love we truly appreciate it..jus love is all we need right now God we need every bit we can get
William Mason
As per Ethie’s family, a memorial and funeral service were scheduled for December 12 and 13, with attendees requested to wear pink and gold.
Rest in Heaven, Ethie Grubb-Mason.
