Obituaries – Their Stories Live On

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...

Mr. Rodney Johnson, beloved husband of Mae W. Nowlin Johnson and loving father of Kimberly W. Johnson, passed Saturday, May 27, 2023 at CAMC, Charleston, WV. Rodney was born on November 1, 1950, in G...

Mr. Danny Eugene Claytor, 70, of Stanaford, WV, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023. ​Born May 18, 1953 in Stanaford, WV, he was the son of the late Gentle Lee and Rosa Belle Cousins Claytor. Danny was d...

Ms. Alline Pryor, 75, formerly of Beckley, WV passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at White Sulphur Springs Center, White Sulphur Springs, WV. Alline was born October 9, 1947, in Roanoke, VA, the daughter...

On April 20, 2023, Alyssa Rhea Jones, beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend suddenly passed away at the age of 30. Alyssa was born October 5, 1992, in Beckley, WV a...

On Friday, the 21st day of April, our beloved Malique Medley, 30, was taken away from us. Born November 22, 1992 in Beckley, he was the son of Willie C. Burns Jr. and Donna V. Medley, both of Beckley....

Mr. Leigh Withers Staunton, 55 of Charleston, WV, died on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in So. Charleston, WV. At his request, no funeral service will be held yet a memorial se...

Mr. Raymond Jerrod Whitley, 44, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of Oak Hill departed this life Sunday, April 16, 2023 following a sudden illness. Raymond was born May 6, 1978, in Beckley WV, he was the son...

Mrs. Quantina “Connie” Straughter Peck passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Connie as she was affectionally known by all, was born on September 29, 1931, in Fayetteville...

Mr. Frank Walker Mosley, 90, of White Sulphur Springs, WV died Monday, April 10, 2023. Frank was born April 2, 1933, in Thurmond, West Virginia to the late Nelson and Annie Holman Mosley. Frank, aft...

Mrs. Mary Ann Higginbotham Anderson, 94, of Beckley, WV, formerly of Columbus, OH departed this life Tuesday, April 4, 2023, following a long illness. Mary Ann or "Minnie", as she was affectionately ...

Mrs. Patricia Domingo, 72, of Naoma, WV passed Friday, March 31, 2023. As per her request, she has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entruste...

Mr. Ethelbert Darrell Jones, 80, of Beckley, WV passed Thursday, March 30, 2023. Deacon Darrell Jones was born in the summer of 1942, he was baptized at age 12. He attended East Park Elementary Schoo...

LINDA Marie Moore was born on August 14, 1947, and departed this life on March 28, 2023. She was the only child of and predeceased by Calliope Daye and Alma G. Hart. She was also predeceased in death ...

The remarkable life of Viola Hill came to an end on Monday, March 27, 2023, but it opened a new chapter for her family and friends to honor her by building on her shining legacy of faith, patience, lo...

Mrs. Margaret Eveline Ross Pugh was born on August 12, 1923 in Bud, WV to Thomas and Vada Ross. Mrs. Pugh came into this world a carrot top with an outgoing bubbly personality to match it! Margare...

On Sunday, March 19, 2023, the Lord called His child, Patricia, home to Heaven, where there will be no more suffering and fears. Patricia Elizabeth Canada was born November 20, 1951, in The Beckley H...

Mr. James Ernest Clark Jr. , 67, of Beckley, WV passed Tuesday, March 14, 2023. James was born February 6, 1956, in Lillybrook, WV, he was the son of the late James Sr. and Emma Gilbreath Clark. James...

Ms. Rose Virenda Payne, of Mt. Hope, WV, transitioned to be with her LORD at 4:40 a. m. Monday, March 6, 2023, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She transitioned peacefully in her sleep with the s...

Ms. Latesh Chantel Morris, 35 of Beckley, WV gained her wings on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in UPMC Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Latesh was born September 16, 1987 in Beckley, WV to Linda D. Morris of B...

Mr. Forrest La Dean “Foxx” McFarland, 68, departed this life February 24, 2023, after what some have described as a short illness, but those close to Forrest knew that he was silently suffering fo...

Mrs. Faustina Van Tench, our beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and special friend, passed away peacefully at the home of her granddaughter and by her granddaughter’s sid...

Ms. Betty Presley, 79, of Beckley, WV passed Saturday, February 18, 2023. Private burial will be 12:00Noon Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Email condolences ...

Mr. Leslie “Les” Dean Hatcher II, 48, of Myrtle Beach, SC formerly of Mt. Hope, WV passed peacefully Thursday, February 9, 2023, with family and friends by his side. Les was born on December 23,...

After years of saying, “I am going home”, “I didn’t see my name in the paper” “I’m next” or “What you going to wear to my funeral?”, JOHN THOMAS WATKINS, without warning or even sa...

Mrs. Lois Delander Tyree Rinehart went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 30, 2023, in Philadelphia, PA. Lois was born on June 10, 1928, in Winding Gulf, WV to James Frank and Ruth Tyree. ...

Ms. Kay Scott-Eanes, 66, of Beckley, WV passed Monday, January 30, 2023. As per her request, she has been cremated. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Email condolences to ritchiej...

Mr. Larry Lewis Cousins, 69, of Beckley died Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Larry was born March 17, 1953, in Stanaford City, WV, he was the son of Mary Cousins of Beckley, WV and the late Carl L. Cou...

Mrs. Rebecca Robinson-Thomas, 87, of Beckley left this life on Monday, January 16, 2023. She was born May 31, 1935, in Beckley, WV to Edward Bradshaw and Juanita Washington. As an only child, she lov...

Mrs. Stacia Antoinette Long went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with alcohol addiction on January 15, 2023, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. Stacy was born February 18, 1965, i...

Mrs. Annette Carolyn Nalls-De L’eveille was born on August 21, 1943 in Scarbro, WV, the youngest of four children to the late proud parents, Clarence L. Nalls and Evelyn Jane Lewis-Nalls. She grew...

Mother Annabelle Cassandra Wallace Gilbert was called to forever abide with our Heavenly Father in the early morning of Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Mother Gilbert was born to Isaiah Thomas Wallace an...

Mr. William P. Carson of Beckley, WV entered eternal rest on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the age of 55. William Powell “Big Will” Carson was born on May 19, 1967 to the late William “Bro” Car...

Mr. Thulbert Lee Neely, 71, of Beckley, WV passed Saturday, January 7, 2023. Thulbert was born to the late Ernest James Neely, Sr. and Darcus Marie Bradshaw Neely on March 21, 1951 in Philadelphia, P...

Mr. Aldo "Ray" Williams, 69, of Grand Rapids, MI formerly of Beckley, WV passed away peacefully at home Saturday, January 7, 2023. Known affectionately by family and friends as Ray, Big Brother, and ...

Mrs. Thelma Elizabeth Patterson, 85, of Mt. Hope, WV passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Thelma was born November 25, 1937, she was the daught...

Mr. Paul LaMonte’ Glenn was born December 4, 1973 in Beckley WV to proud and joyful parents, Virgillious Moon Glenn of Beckley, WV and the late Harold Edward Glenn, Sr. Paul was educated in the Ra...

On December 28, 2022, Kay Frances Walker was called home to rest after a long life of love and service to her family and her community. Kay Frances was born February 24, 1957 in Welch, WV to the late...

Mrs. Bessie Elizabeth Bibbs, or Lizzie, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was born on March 29, 1922 in Quinnimont, WV. She departed this life on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the...

Mr. James Edward “Eddie” Gray Sr. , 55, of Oak Hill, WV passed Monday, December 19, 2022, after a long illness. James was born January 10, 1967, in Oak Hill. WV, he was the son of Shirley Gray of...

Mrs. Rhona Leon (Robinson) Schofield, on December 18, 2022, was called to Eternal Rest by her Heavenly Father and received by her loving and devoted husband, the late Edward “Eddie” Schofield. R...

Mrs. Queen Esther Wallace, 88, made her transition to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at her home in Jamestown, NC. Born July 3, 1934, in Summerlee, WV to the late Lucian B. Randal...

Mr. William Anthony “Mo-Mo” Baxter, Jr. 75 passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 5:45PM at the Peyton Hospice House with family members by his side. He was born May 6, 1947 in...

Mr. DeShawn Frederick Bass was the first-born child to Frederick Gore and Christie Bass in Charleston, WV on March 24, 1976. DeShawn departed this life Thursday, December 15, 2022, in Beckley, WV. H...

Mr. Bobby Marshall, 78, of Princeton, WV passed Sunday, December 11, 2022. As per his request, he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrus...

On December 9, 2022 Elder Roger Lee Jones, more affectionately known to many as “Pin Head,” transitioned from earth to glory surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Roger was born on De...

Mrs. Vera Clements, 75, of Beckley, WV passed Thursday, December 8, 2022. Born April 27, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Willa Vesta E. Hurtte and Dorsey Wood. Vera loved spending time with...

Mr. Jack “Najeer” Simon was born May 20,1953 in Newark, NJ to the late Alberta and Curley Simon. He was the youngest of 24 children. He lived and went to school in Newark, NJ. During his earlier...

Mrs. Julia Fannie Moore Swann was born on May 1, 1939 to the late Eugene V, and Rev. Judy F. Moore in Slab Fork, WV. On Thursday, December 01, 2022, our sister-in-Lord, Julia, transitioned from this ...

Rev. Ronald Cornelious Smith of Beckley, WV passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022. He was born in Glen White, WV to the late Andrew and Agnes (Lenoir) Smith. The family later relocated to India...