Obituaries – Their Stories Live On

Mrs. Virginia White, 94, of Beckley, WV passed January 3, 2024. Service and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in her memory to Faith Temple of Delivera...

Mr. Travis Anthony Hopkins, 35, of Fayetteville, WV passed Monday, January 1, 2024. Travis was born on October 19, 1988, in Beckley. He was the son of the late Gerald and Shawn Hopkins. Travis atten...

Bishop David Foster Allen, age 64, born and reared in Greentown, WV, but a longtime resident of Beckley WV, passed away on January 1, 2024 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV surrounded by family...

Rev. Kevin Lee Carpenter, 63, of White Sulphur Springs WV passed Sunday, December 31, 2023 in The Peyton Hospice House after a short battle with cancer. Kevin was born on April 16, 1960 in New Haven ...

Mr. Robert Burks, 57, of Beckley, WV passed Friday, December 29, 2023. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Be...

Pastor Richard Keith Law was born Sunday, August 11, 1974 to Pastor Richard W. and Overseer Yvonne Y. Law in Beckley, WV. Pastor Law went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 29, 2023. Pasto...

Mr. Robert B. Beard Sr. , 70, of Beckley, WV, passed away on December 28, 2023, following a chronic illness. Robert was born on February 12, 1953 in Welch, WV, to the late James Beard and late Mable ...

Mr. Douglas Neal Marshall II, 66, of Beckley, WV passed Sunday, December 24, 2023. Douglas was born June 14, 1957. Douglas was the third child of the late Douglas Neal Sr. and Cordelia Belle Marshal...

In loving memory of Elder Thomas Ray Bradley, a pillar of faith and a true servant of the Lord. Born on July 20, 1951, in Mills Branch Glen Daniels, WV, he embarked on a journey that reflected his unw...

Mr. Jerry Cooper Tanks was born October 8, 1934 in Killarney, WV to Hilda and Ernest Tanks. Jerry, on December 14, 2023, after a period of illness, went home to be with the Lord. Jerry attended Byrd...

Rev. Eugene “Gene” Nabors, 72, of Beckley, WV passed Friday, December 8, 2023. Rev. Nabors was born in Beckley WV to the late Roosevelt and Leila “Burger” Nabors. Rev. Nabors graduated from ...

Mr. Joshua Leon Gray, 39, of Greentown, WV passed Thursday, December 7, 2023. Joshua was born June 6, 1984, to Gracie Gray and Phillip Moore, both of Glen Jean. Joshua was preceded in death by his ma...

Mr. Cornelious Van “CV” Thompson, 88, of Beckley went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 4, 2023. Born September 5, 1935 in Grant Town, WV he was the son of the late Cornelious Van and Nina...

Ms. Takya Johnson, 18, of Oak Hill, WV passed Monday, December 4, 2023. As per her request, she has been cremated. Family directed memorial service will be held at a later date. Email condolences to...

Ms. Gayla Sorrells, 69, of Beckley, WV passed Friday, December 1, 2023. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, B...

Bishop Bobbie Lee Tunstalle, 72, of Beckley went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 28, 2023. Bishop Tunstalle was born September 12, 1951, to the late Romanceles Tunstalle and Evangelis...

Mrs. Mary Magdaline Cousins, 93, of Beckley, WV was called to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, November 27, 2023. Mrs. Mary Cousins was born March 20, 1930, in Stanaford...

Ms. Leah Loving Coats, 62, of Oak Hill, WV passed Friday November 24, 2023. Leah was born October 21, 1961 in Beckley, WV, the daughter of the late Landon Loving Jr. and Rosalie Simmons. Leah was a ...

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...