Obituaries – Their Stories Live On

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...

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...