Obituaries – Their Stories Live On

Mrs. Marcia Lynch Howard, a woman whose life was defined by her boundless generosity, unwavering faith, and deep love for her family and community, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 83...

Ms. Teresa Heath, 56, of Beckley, WV passed Monday, April 20, 2026. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckl...

Mr. Dwayne Brown, 64, of Beckley, WV passed Monday, 04/20/2026. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley. ...

Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Stevens Allen, 35, of Summerlee, WV passed Sunday, April 19, 2026. Funeral service will be 1:00PM Saturday, May 2, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Harlem Heights 416 Broadway A...

Ms. Frances M. Swain, 87, of Beckley, WV passed Sunday, April 19, 2026. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Welcome Baptist Church206 Eighth St. Beckley. Burial will follow inGre...

Mrs. Crystal Lea Brown, 53, of Mullens, WV, passed Sunday, April 19, 2026. Crystal was born November 13, 1972 in Princeton, WV, she was the daughter of Lee and Alice Rhodes Hatcher Messer of Mullens,...

Mr. Anthony Mosley, 65, of White Sulphur Springs, WV passed Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Fu...

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Violet Green, who passed away at home on April 14, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by family. Violet was born on June 3, 1942, in B...

Mr. Thomas Edward White Jr. , 74, of Ft. Wayne, IN formerly of Beckley, WV peacefully passed away on April 4, 2026. Thomas was born on December 12, 1951, in Beckley, WV. He resided in Ft. Wayne, IN u...

Mrs. Margaret Mae Johnson Mayo Gray, 80, of Mt. Hope, WV, passed Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Margaret was born June 5, 1945 in Price Hill, WV, she was the daughter of the late Robert “Cass” and Mar...

Ms. Alice Gertrude Ambler, 84, of Mount Hope, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. Alice was born Friday, August 22, 1941 in Page, WV, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Rose Nell Pryor A...

Mr. Shawn Dewayne “Snake” Swain, 53, peacefully transitioned while at Raleigh General Hospital on Tuesday, March 25, 2026 in Beckley, WV. Shawn, affectionately known as “Snake”, was born on J...

Mr. Paul Burton, 65 of Oak Hill, WV passed Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Paul was born October 1, 1960 in Jamaica Queens, New York, he was the son of the late Howard I. and Verna J. Tuck Burton. Paul g...

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Diane Venable Williams went to be with the Lord peacefully Thursday, March 19, 2026 at home after a long illness. Pat was born January 21, 1954 in Beckley, WV, she was the daug...

Mr. James D. Myal, 89, of Oak Hill, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 13, 2026, at PMC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Janet Robbins Myal an...

Mrs. Antionette Christine Martin, 73, of Kincaid, WV passed Thursday, March 5, 2026. As per her request, she has been cremated. There will be no formal services. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonf...

Mr. Ronald Lee Shelton, aka “Bunn”, 75, of Scarbro, WV passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026. Ronald was born on December 28, 1950 in Sun, WV, to the late Thomas and Juanita Shelton. Ronald moved ...

Ms. Shirley Mae Alexander, of Beckley, WV passed peacefully March 2, 2026 at CAMC General Division, due to a short illness. Shirley was born March 8, 1955, to the late Eva Mae Harris of Amigo WV and ...

Dorothy Lynn “Candy” Wright-Reynolds was a loving sister, mother, and teacher. She was born in Beckley, WV on November 29, 1953. She was the youngest of four children to the late Leonard B. and Do...

Ms. Helen Martin Wynes, 102, of Beckley, WV passed peacefully Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, surrounded by many family and friends who loved and cherished her. H...

Mrs. Linda Mack, 70, of Oak Hill, WV, peacefully went to be with her Savior on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The first of eight children, she was born on September 3, 1955 in Beckley, WV to the late Emma...

Mrs. Darlene Swafford Goard, 75, of Oak Hill, WV, peacefully departed this life February 7, 2026. Darlene was born December 8, 1950. She was the eldest daughter of late Arthur B. And Mary M. Swafford...

Mr. Walter Lee Patterson, Jr. was born on December 11, 1925, and transitioned to his eternal resting place Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 100. He was born in Hilltop, WV, in the home in whic...

Mr. Ronell “Nell” Worth Jr. was born on Wednesday, November 18, 1998, to Ronell Worth Sr. and Adrienne Worth. He entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic in Cle...

Ms. Janet Dean Swafford, 67, of Charlotte, NC formerly of Greentown, WV, peacefully departed this life January 31, 2026. Janet was born December 26, 1958, she was the daughter of late Arthur and Mar...

Mrs. Barbara Deloris Moore Leftwich, the ninth child born to Eliza Mae McDonald and Luther Moore, arrived on June 17, 1935, in Beckley, WV. Barbara was educated in the public school system, attending ...

Mr. James William Phillips Jr. , 66, of Beckley, WV passed Wednesday, January 28, 2026. As per his request, he has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Email condolences ...

Mr. Leonard Edward Richardson Sr. , of Dayton, OH formerly of Beckley, WV, went home to be with our LORD on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton, OH. Leonard graduated from Woodrow Wilson...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ms. Shirley White of Beckley, WV, who entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the age of 77. Shirley was the second of eight children and w...

Mr. Noel Dorsey Booker, also known as “Freddie”, 79, of Mt. Hope, WV went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, January 14, 2026. Freddie was born on February 12, 1946 in Mt. Hope, WV to the late Ger...

Charlene Nevada Jones, born July 28, 1933 in Glen Jean, WV to the late Inez (Minnis) Jones and Frank Crawford. She died on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after a lengthy illness, at the age of 92. Char...

Ms. Tina Alise Robinson was born on March 23, 1959, and peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2026. Tina was preceded in death by her father, Connie Ferguson; stepfather, Lincoln Watkins; chi...

Mrs. Freda Pearl Burton, 85, of Oak Hill, WV, peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Freda, a cherished matriarch, devoted servant of God, and steadfast pillar of her community...

Mr. Raymond Brack of Beckley, WV passed Friday, January 2, 2026. As per his request, he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Rit...

Mrs. Hattie Orietheo “MaHattie” Smith Lewis, 79, of Chesapeake VA, born May 29, 1946, found eternal peace on December 31, 2025, after a long illness. MaHattie, as she was lovingly known to all, i...

Mr. Issac Jacob DeBerry, 53, of Beckley, WV passed Sunday, December 28, 2025. Family directed memorial service will be 12:00PM Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Kanawha S...

Ms. Candace Michelle Alexander, 55, of Bluefield, WV passed Sunday, December 27, 2025. Funeral service will be 1:00PM Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Scott St. Baptist Church 600 St. Bluefield. Burial w...

Master Jiraiya Anthony, 3 month-old son of Imani Scales and Ivan Anthony, of Beckley WV passed Saturday, December 27, 2025. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Email condolences to ritc...

Mr. Damon R. Butler, 59, of Cincinnati, OH formerly of Beckley, WV, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 26, 2025. He was the beloved son of Robert and Barbara Moore of Beckley, WV....

Mr. Larry Persinger, 75, of Beckley, WV passed Thursday, December 25, 2025. As per his request he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrus...

Deacon Jerry Lewis Terry, 89, of Beckley, WV passed Sunday, December 21, 2025. Jerry was born on March 3, 1936 in Sprague, WV, he was the son of the late Jessie Lee Terry Sr. and Rosetta Gilbert. Je...

Mrs. Mildred Cross, 105, of Dunbar, WV and formerly of Alpoca, WV, passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Mrs. Mildred “Mrs. Millie” was born September 29, 19...

Mr. Van K. Jackson, 61, of Beckley, WV, departed this life on December 18, 2025, in Beckley, WV, following a short illness. Van was born on February 3, 1964, to Henrietta (Jackson) Strickland of Beck...

Mr. Jesse Tyrone “Chase” Witten, 70, of Beckley, WV, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his residence. Chase was born August 21, 1955, he was the son of the late Jessie Lee Witten and Cla...

Mrs. Gloria Walton, 88, of Beckley, WV passed Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Funeral service will be 1:00PM Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Central Baptist Church 194 Brooks St. Beckley. Burial will foll...

Mrs. Diane Amelia Gore Stevens of Hilltop, WV, died at the age of 75. She boarded the old Ship of Zion on the Lord’s Day, December 7, 2025, from Hidden Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Oak ...

Ms. Joann Maxine Wilson, 93, of Minden WV passed Sunday, Becember 7, 2025. Born January 14, 1932 in Glen Jean, WV, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Woodrow and Valara Wilson. She was a caregi...

Ms. Geneva Mae Wilkerson Robinson, lovingly known as Neva or Neva Mae, 75, of Oak Hill, WV, passed peacefully Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Raleigh General Hospital, surrounded by her family, followi...

Pastor Virginia Pryor Jefferson was born on April 22, 1947, in Minden, WV, to Rev. Thomas and Lorena Pryor. The call of sharing God’s word came early. At 18, she won first place in the FBLA Public ...

Mr. Frederick Dwaine Boxley, 69, of Mt. Hope, WV passed Monday, November 24, 2025. Mr. Boxley, known by all who loved him as “Box” or “Fred”, was born February 7, 1956 in Charleston, WV. Box...