Obituaries – Their Stories Live On

Mrs. Joan B. Booker, 88, of Beckley, WVpassed Monday, October 6, 2025. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Be...

Mr. Fountain Christian, 81, of Beckley WVpassed Sunday, October 5, 2025. As per his request, he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entruste...

Mr. Joshua Johnson, 45, of Stanaford, WVpassed Sunday, October 5, 2025. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, B...

It was a crisp fall morning, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, when Ethel Louise Brown peacefully completed her earthly journey. Louise was the beloved daughter of the late John and Ethel Tyler (Pankey)...

Mr. Richard Dwayne Bennett, lovingly known as, “ReRun”, 65, of Minden, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Richard was born March 12, 1960 in Manhattan, NY, he was the son...

Ms. Josephine Hughart, 59, of Beckley, WV passed Thursday, September 18, 2025. As per her request, she has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements e...

Mr. James E. Morton, 88, of Beckley, WV, was taken to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House. James was born May 28, 1937 in Amigo, WV, he was the son of the late Will...

Mrs. Ruth B. Harrison, affectionately known as “Mother Ruth,” entered eternal rest on September 16, 2025, in Senoia, GA. She was a devoted woman of faith, a prayer warrior, and a loving presence t...

Mr. Howard Anthony “Tony” Guy Sr. , 71, of Sophia, WV passed away peacefully Sunday, September 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mr. Guy was born on February 27, 1954 in New ...

Mrs. Barbara Ann Collier Robinson of Hurricane, WV passed Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Monday, September 8, 2025 at Metropolitan Baptist Church 205 Donnally St. Charles...

Mrs. Betty Jean Chisolm Terry Epps, 84, was born to Nellie Mae Chisolm on April 13, 1941 in Mabscott, WV, she passed Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Betty attended Morton Reeves Elementary School and gra...

Mr. James Lewis “Lou” McCray, 68, of Beckley, WV passed Friday, August 29, 2025. Lou was born on May 22, 1957, in Beckley, WV, to the late James and Joan Wynetta McCray. James departed this life...

Ms. Revella Harbison of Beckley, WV, affectionally known as “Repy”, was born on May 14, 1941, in Stotesbury, WV to Roosevelt and Gertrude Kidd. She passed Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Revella was a g...

Mr. Robert Lee Allen, 90, of Pineville, WV passed Monday, July 28, 2025. Robert was born April 15, 1935 in Kilarney, WV, he was the son of the late Oliver and Gaye Morgan Allen. Robert was married t...

Mrs. Marion Virginia Medley Dillard was born July 22, 1928, in Beards Fork, West Virginia to the late Ira and Allie Medley. She transitioned from her earthly pilgrimage to her eternal home in Heaven o...

Ms. Vera Mae “Bootsie” Lester, 85, of Lester, WV went to be the Lord July 27, 2025. Vera was born September 17th, 1939, to the late Lonnie and Virgie Mae Lester II. She was the last of all her si...

Henrietta Kay, on Saturday, February 18, 1956 in Beckley, WV, ventured out into this world, followed by an added surprise, her twin sister, Jennetta Fay, to the late Rev. Charles and Virginia Berger L...

Mr. Edward Hairston, 60, of Oak Hill, WV passed Friday, July 25, 2025. As per his request he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted t...

Mr. Charles “Maceo” Freeman, III, age 70, of Fayetteville, WV passed away in the early morning hours on Thursday, July 10. 2025. Charles was born on November 17, 1954 in Oak Hill, WV. Charles wa...

Mr. Michael Ray Hayworth III, 28, of Mullens, WV passed Monday, July 7, 2025. Michael was born September 23, 1996 in Beckley, WV he was the son of Michael Ray Hayworth and Randi A. Crider Hayworth of...

Mr. Raymond Jerome “Jerry” Smith, 78, of Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 following a long illness. Jerry was the youngest of twelve children born to the late Ja...

Ms. Patricia Ann Fleming, affectionately known as “Patsy” or “Pat”, was born on July 2, 1937, in Sun, WV, to Arthur and Louise Baily Fleming. Pat was the youngest of five children and grew up...

Bishop Tyrone B. Bentley, 63, of Covington, GA, formerly of Glen White, WV passed Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Tyrone was born November 16, 1961, he was the son of Shirley E. Bentley and the late Elder ...

Mrs. Norma Jean Pankey-Braxton, 83, of Harvey, West Virginia, entered eternal rest on June 20, 2025. She was born on March 11, 1942, in Ingram Branch, WV, to the late Richard Pankey and Elenor Ruth Wo...

Mrs. Mary Alice Moore, 79 of Beckley, was called to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 12, 2025. Mrs. Mary Alice Moore was born April 19, 1946, in Stanaford, WV. ...

Ms. Kristin Michelle Parker Francis departed this life at the age of 35 on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Kristin was born on May 3, 1990 to Joe and Portia Parker. Kristin was preceded in death by her a...

Mr. Johnny E. Gavin was born to Betty Clark Gavin and Johnnie “Willie” Gavin May 23, 1963. Johnny had a love for music that started young and kept it throughout his life. He received a degree in ...

Ms. Christy Ann Pankey departed this life Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born March 3, 1952 and was the daughter of the late Eleanor Ruth Pankey and Richard Arnold Pankey. She was preceded in death by ...

Mrs. Lois Elizabeth Ellen “Libby” Johnson Heath, 82, of Beckley, WV passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Libby was born on September 23, 1942, the third of thirteen children. She was ...

Mrs. Katie Mae Morris Carter, 86, of Lester, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, surrounded by love and family. Born in Slab Fork, WV, Katie ...

Ms. Marilyn M. “Maw Maw” Hall, 68, of Beckley, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025 peacefully at home. Marilyn was born Saturday, October 20, 1956 in Tams, WV, she was the daughter of Everlene Hall of Beck...

Mr. Darrell Gene Pepper was born February 5, 1952 in Ansted, WV in their family home. He passed Saturday, May 3, 2025. Darrell was the eldest son of Marian Yvonne Hines and Maldon C. Upton Sr. of Cle...

Mrs. Karen Teresa Jones McCray, 61, of Beckley, WV passed Monday, April 28, 2025. Karen was born October 26, 1963 in Beckley, WV to the late Loraine and Juanita Jones. Karen was the youngest of five...

Ms. Linda Rosemary Stearns Nye was born one of those souls meant to drift around you like a soft wind. She danced for joy,she danced for comfort. She was anything but traditional. She was the definiti...

Mrs. Alice Minor Richardson, 80, of Beckley, quietly slipped away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House. Alice was born September 19, 1944 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late...

Ms. Tamika Nicole “Nikki” Witten, 47, of Beckley, WV passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Nikki, as she was affectionately known, was born October 23, 1977 at Appalac...

Mr. Daniel Woodlin, 56, of Beckley, WV passed Thursday, April 17, 2025. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, B...

Ms. Krystal De’Ann Shepard of Beckley, WV was called to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at age of 41. Krystal was born June 6, 1982 in Beckley, WV to her loving parents Jimm...

Mrs. Mary Frances Jones Taylor, 78, of Mt. Hope, WV passed Friday, April 11, 2025 Born September 5, 1946 in Carlisle, WV, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Inez Minnis Jones. She was a marke...

Mrs. Annette “Net” Burks, 62 of Lanark, WV transitioned from this Earth to be with our Lord on April 5, 2025 following a long illness. Annette was born on October 24, 1962 in Queens, New York to ...

Deacon Maurice Lorenzo Arline, 66, of Beckley, WV passed Thursday, March 27, 2025. Maurice was born on October 15, 1958 in Glen Rogers, WV, to Clyde and Vivian Arline. Maurice was the eldest of five...

Mrs. Julia Lee Edwards King, 75, of Beckley, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Mrs. Julia was born January 22, 1950 in Northfork, WV, she was the daughter of the late James and Allise Edwards. ...

Ms. Darlene Glendora Pennix-Thompson, departed this life for eternal life on Monday, March 15, 2025 at her home in Beckley, WV, she was 68 years old. Darlene was the daughter of the late Patricia Pen...

Mr. Julius Leon Mitchell 65, of Beckley WV passed away March 12, 2025 at Bowers Hospice. Mr. Mitchell was born on June 20, 1959 in Lester, WV to the late Mary & Robert Mitchell. A life-long resi...

Mr. Wilbert A. Payne, 72 of Beckley, WV, passed away on March 10, 2025. Born on August 21, 1952, to Brown Hugo Payne and Ruth Boyd Payne of Beckley, WV, Wilbert was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High S...

Ms. Carmen Viera, 68, of Beckley, WV passed Sunday, March 9, 2025. As per her request, she will be cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to R...

Ms. Kathi Javis, 66, of Beckley, WV passed Saturday, February 22, 2025. As per her request, she has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entruste...

Mr. Brandon Gerald Leon Sherrod was born September 7, 1995 in Charleston, WV, to Gerald (Jerry) and Robin Sherrod. Brandon transitioned to eternal life on February 22, 2025 at the age of 29. Brandon,...

Ergie R. Smith, Jr. A Life Well Lived Personal Philosophy: "Whatever it is, I want to do it well. " — Ergie R. Smith, Jr. A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, family member, and frien...

Mr. Harrien Jackson, 85, of Winston-Salem, NC formerly of Glen White, WV passed Thursday, February 6, 2025. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Ritchie & Johnson Fun...