Obituaries – Their Stories Live On

Mr. Gerald Wayne Hopkins, Sr. , 62, of Fayetteville, WV, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV after a brief illness. Born, November 24, 1960 in Fayett...

On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 9:38AM, Paul Sr. was called home to the Lord. Mr. Paul Anthony Wehrle Sr. , 66, was born May 9, 1957 in Toledo, OH to Jeanette V. Wehrle and Robert B. Wehrle. Paul ...

Ms. Rita Ann Belcher was born February 27, 1958, in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV, to the late Raymond J Belcher Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Belcher. Rita transitioned this life on Tuesday, Novembe...

Chef Bernadette Revonna Yancy was born June 24, 1967 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Roger Carnell Pemberton and Nancy Paulette Yancy. Bernadette was raised and educated in Detroit, ...

Ms. Tiffany Joey McMillan was blessed to the late Tilford and Dora Lee Neal Bradley Sr. on a cold snowy day, January 11, 1978 after her twin brother, making her the baby of four. Her birth was a shock...

Mr. Samuel Alexander Berry Sr. , also known as “Sam,” 71, of Mabscott, WV passed Tuesday, November 7, 2023 following a long illness. Sam was born in Beckley, WV, March 29, 1952 to Charles and Lil...

Mrs. Virginia Loverine Whitlow was born June 22,1925 to the late Johnny andAnnie Taylor Adams. Loverine was educated in Raleigh County and was a faithful member of the Morning Star Baptist Church. Lo...

Minister Tjuana Michelle Lewis Nicholes, 53, of Oak Hill WV passed Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Tjuana was born March 12, 1970, she was the daughter of the late Calvester Ray Nicholes Sr. and Lucenda M...

Mr. John Brenton Staunton Jr. , 79, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on October 15, 2023, in the arms of his beloved daughter at the Hospice Care of CAMC Memorial Hospital, in Charleston, West Virginia. ...

On Friday October 13, 2023, Alfred “Al” answered the call of our Heavenly Father and completed his journey on earth and went home to be with theLord. Alfred “Al” James Leftwich Jr. , 67, was b...

Mrs. Patricia Ann Traynham-Thomas, affectionately known as Pat, Katie and Black Beauty was born on October 7, 1943, entered into her eternal glory of rest at the age of 80 and 1 day on Sunday, October...

Mr. William Andrew Reynolds, Sr. passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, following a long illness. William was born January 15, 1952, he was the son of the late Samuel David Reynolds and the late Lor...

God called his beloved daughter, Imogene Louise Johnson Miller, home to Glory Monday, October 2, 2023. Imogene "Ms. Jeanie" was born October 23, 1925, in Big Stick, WV, to the late Margaret “Ms. Ma...

EARL SYLVESTER YOUNG, affectionately known as “Puddin”, was born December 11, 1952 to Odessa L. Berkley and Earl S. Woodson and adopted by his great-grandparents, Smith and Eula Young. He was the ...

Ms. Ida Avon Ripple, 84, of Beckley, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. Ida was born July 5, 1939 in Avondale, WV, she was the daughter of Treavor and Laure Daugherty Roberts. Ida was preceded ...

Mr. John Leroy “Skeet” Preston was the second child born to the late Wiliam “Jack” and Fannie Rutledge-Preston in Slab Fork, WV. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Paul and Richar...

Mr. John Shiflet, 52, of Crab Orchard, traded his pain and suffering for his eternal wings Sunday, September 24, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. John was known for being a kind man. He enjoyed...

Ms. Mary Elizabeth Bowden, 70, of Oak Hill passed away on September 15, 2023, at Raleigh General Hospital. Elizabeth, “known as Liz to those close to her” was born in Lorain, Ohio on October 22, 1...

Mrs. Bernice V. Guerrant was born on June 19, 1936 to the late John Lee Stewart and Bertha M. Davis Stewart and raised in Winding Gulf, WV. She married the late Carlson S. Guerrant in July, 1957 and f...

Mr. Thomas Lash 95, of Rhodell, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Thomas was born on March 4, 1928, to the union of John Kent Lash and Georgia Johnson. Thomas was an...

Mrs. Estella M. Claytor, formerly of Maybeury, WV was born on May 5, 1942 and transitioned on September 12, 2023 at the age of 81. Estella graduated from Elkhorn High School. Estella, known for her ...

Mrs. Sandra K Woods, 70, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Beckley, WV passed Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Sandra was born January 1, 1953 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lee Ech...

Mr. Corey Amon Moore II, 25 years old, of Beckley, WV, passed away on September 10th, 2023 in Summersville, WV. Corey was born in Lawrenceville, GA to Corey Moore and Mandy Casey on August 6th, 1998....

Mr. Dennis Windsor Banks, 85, on Friday, September 8, 2023, peacefully transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dennis was born on October 31, 1937 in Mount Hope, West Virginia to t...

Mr. Kelvin Bryant Heath, 58, passed away on Monday September 4, 2023. He was born on October 9, 1964 in Beckley, WV to Herman A. Heath and Lois “Libby” E. (Johnson) Heath. Kelvin grew up in Beck...

Mr, Lamonte Clements, 71, of Beckley, WV passed away of natural causes at home on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Born on September 29, 1951, he was the son of the late Louis and Louise Clements. Lamonte...

Bishop Clara Annette “Bunny” Wilson, 87 of Beckley, was born to Mason and Virginia Powell on December 9, 1935 in Stanaford WV. Clara went home to her savior on Friday, September 1, 2023, followin...

Mr. Richard “Dickie” Steelman, 72, of Beckley, WV passed Thursday, August 31, 2023. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Outreach for Christ Christian Center 416 G St. ...

Mrs. Patricia Ann Penn “Mrs. Patty” died from a long illness August 23, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Patricia was born November 20, 1941, in Winding Gulf West Virginia to Ernest White and Ernestine K...

Mrs. Shirley “Jean” Green, 89, of Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2023 after a short illness. Shirley was born on November 6, 1933, in Kingston, WV, where she liv...

Mrs. Maria “Pud” Jamison went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 14, 2023, in Charlottesville, VA. Maria was born on June 22, 1969, in Montgomery WV, to the late James and Mary Evans. Mari...

Mrs. Billie Jane Taylor, 74, of Beckley, WV passed July 10, 2023. Billie was born July 2, 1949 in Beckley, WV to the late William Jackson and Dorothy Davis (Paris). Billie was employed as a respirat...

Mrs. Patricia Lynn Patterson's love of life didn’t come to an end with her death. She was a mother to all who knew her, a realist, and an inspiration. Patricia left this world way too soon on July 5...

Mr. Robert D. Robinson Sr. , 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Peyton Hospice House, Lewisburg, WV. Robert was born September 6, 1932, in Beckley, WV to the late George A. Robert...

Mr. Phillip A. Cox Sr. was Blessed By God to Barbara A. Cox–Mizell of Beckley, WV and the late Phillip A. Buford on July 1, 1971 in Beckley, WV. On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Phil, most affectionately ...

Mr. Rufus Henry Leftwich, 65, of Beckley, WV passed Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Born August 2, 1957, in Oak Hill, WV, he was the son of the late Alfred James and Alberta Cheatham Leftwich. Rufus leaves ...

Mr. Bernard Cephas Hurtte, 94, of Beckley, WV passed Monday, June 26, 2023 in a Beckley Hospital following a short illness. Bernard was born in Mabscott, WV on July 1, 1928 and was the eldest of thre...

Mr. Quran Eli Wallace was born to Diana Cox and Michael Wallace on March 2, 2002 in Beckley, WV. Quran was a sweet baby, and had a la-la-la light that brightened every room he was in. He constantly f...

Mr. David Jerome Pankey, a devoted brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories in the hearts of all who knew him. David was born on June 2, 19...

Mrs. Loraine Renée Minor, age 67, of Beckley went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Born and raised in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William Calvin and...

Today we honor and celebrate the life of a loving Mother, Patsy Marie Moore, who was affectionately known to her family and friends as, “Pat”. Pat was born in Heath Springs, SC on July 3, 1936, d...

Mrs. Joyce Ann Henry, 81, of Atlanta, GA formerly of Beckley, WV passed Sunday, June 18, 2023. Committal service will be 12:00PM Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens 5251 Robert C. B...

Mr. George Eugene Price, Sr. was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his son’s home in Washington, DC following a short illness. George was born April 2, 1939,...

Mr. Billy Martin, 79, of Beckley, WV passed Friday, June 16, 2023. Billy was born July 13, 1943, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Christine Hall Martin. Billy was a delivery driver for a cont...

Mr. Thomas Louis Morris, aka Thomas Louis Smith, 69, of Beckley, WV passed Friday, June 16, 2023. Thomas was born on Dec 23, 1953, was the son of Clarence W Smith Jr. and Lara C Smith, both preceded ...

Mrs. Velma Gaye Evans, 91, of Beckley, WV passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Velma was born August 6, 1931 in London, WV, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Scott. Velma worked...

Mrs. Roalene Virginia Phillips, 87, of Beckley, WV took her rest Thursday, June 8, 2023. Roalene was born December 16,1935 to the late O’Delle Starkey and Douglas Mobile Holland. Roalene was a ded...

Mr. Nelson Sharrod Cox Sr. , 33, of Beckley was blessed by God, to Mary Ann Cox of Salem, VA, on June 25, 1989, in Flint, MI. Nelson departed this life and moved to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June...

Mr. William Davis Jr. , known as “Brunie” was born to Diana Wright Davis and the late William Davis Sr. on May 31, 1966. Brunie departed this life on June 4, 2023. Brunie was a 1984 graduate of ...

Mr. Kenneth Lee Cox Sr. , was blessed by GOD to Virgie Mae Cox Jackson of Salem, VA and the late Warren Lee Cross, on November 24, 1965, in Beckley, WV. On Sunday, June 4, 2023, Kenneth, most affectio...