Obituaries – Their Stories Live On

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...

Mr. Robert Lawson, 72, of Beckley, WV passed Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Born October 29, 1950, he was the son of the late Anne Gwinn and Phillip Lawson. Robert was a military veteran who served as ...

Mr. Jebiz Sylvester Anderson, Sr, was called home to rest on November 25, 2022. Brother Jebiz “JB” Anderson was born on March 16, 1944, in West Chester, PA, to James and Helen Davis Anderson. H...

Mr. JuWan Greer, 45, of Beckley, WV passed Wednesday, November 23, 2022. As per his request, he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entruste...

Mrs. Mary Lomax Berger, 98, of Ft. Washington, MD formerly of Eccles, WV passed Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Mary was born May 30, 1924 in Osaka, VA to the late Adam Brown and Texana Brown. Mary w...

Ms. Drema Charlene Green Allen, 66, died Saturday morning at her home in Beckley, WV after fighting a long battle with bone cancer. Drema was born on the October 8, 1956 in Lester to Mary Green of B...

Mrs. Andrea D. Jones-Thompson, 42, of Christiansburg, VA formerly of Beckley, WV passed Thursday, October 27, 2022. Andrea was born on January 27, 1980 in Beckley, WV to Gladys Marie Jones of Beckley...

Mr. Monty Jones, 55, of Fayetteville, WV passed Monday, October 18, 2022. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Bec...

Mr. Howard A. “Red” Scott Sr. , 85, of Mt. Hope, WV passed Sunday, October 16, 2022. Red was born May 22, 1937 in Mt. Hope, WV, he was the son of the late Charles Andrew Scott and Priscilla Helem...

Mrs. Brenda Joann Drake Thompson, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully transitioned from her earthly life to eternal life with our Heavenly Father on Monday, October 10, 2022, after a short ill...

Mrs. Vada Hightower, 82, of Beckley, WV died Thursday, October 6, 2022. As per her request, she has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entruste...

Ms. Latifah Nicole Smith, 30, of Charleston, WV died Monday, October 3, 2022. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor,...

Mr. Danny Byrd, 67, of Herndon, WV died Saturday, September 24, 2022. As per his request, he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted t...

Mr. Christopher Lamar Brown, 36, of Beckley, WV passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Christopher Lamar Brown was born on February 19, 1986 to Priscilla (Brown) Dorsey in Lynchburg, VA. Chris ...

Mrs. Mary “Baby Doll” Evans went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Roanoke, VA. Mary was born on November 29, 1947, in Page WV, to the late Willie and Lilly Hoston. Mar...

Chanel Desire Clark, 32, of Beckley, WV passed September 17, 2022 at her home after a short illness . Chanel was born July 11, 1990 to Gregory and Grace Clark of Beckley WV. Chanel spent her time ...

Mr. Lacy Fruit Jr. , 60, of Scarbro, WV died Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Mr. Lacy Earl “Lil Bud” Fruit Jr. , of Scarbro, WV died Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Lacy was born March 20, 1962 i...

Ms. Bell Virginia Teets was a bright, beautiful, spirit-free woman that was called to be with GOD, giving her angel wings. She was born and raised in Beckley, WV. She loved to be around family and ...

Mr. Ronnie Dean Lewis, of Oak Hill, WV passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at home, at the age of 72, following a long illness. Ronnie was born on April 19, 1950 in Long Branch, WV to John and Dor...

Mrs. Carolyn Ruth Thompson Oglesby, of Helen, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 21, 2022 after a life well lived. Born on September 2, 1947, to the late David Thompson, Sr. and Ruth...

Mr. Todd Alan Bigelow, 60, of Oak Hill, WV died Saturday, August 20, 2022. Todd was born February 5, 1962 in Welch, WV the son of the late Herbert Sr. and Mary Frances Olds Bigelow. Todd graduated f...

Mrs. Elsie Winona Fuller Hairston, 77, of Charleston, WV, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 20, 2022. Elsie was born to the late George and Clara Belle Fuller on July 11...

Mrs. Ruby E. Burnette Dillard was born October 15, 1923, to Frank and Leola Burnette in Cayce, SC. She graduated from Harbison Boarding School in Irmo, SC and later earned her cosmetology license from...

Your wings were ready, our hearts were not. On Saturday, August 6, 2022 as angels of grace and mercy entered Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center and ushered Deloris Ann Howard victoriously into ...

Mr. Charles E. Rhodes III, 61, of Beckley, WV departed this life on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Raleigh General Hospital. Born in Beckley, WV on April 29, 1961, he was the son of the late Charles E an...

Mr. Townsend Cantrell Logan, 51, of Scarbro, WV died Saturday, July 30, 2022. Born September 8, 1970 in Montgomery, WV, he was the son of Raymond and Lavern Conliffe Logan Sr. of Scarbro, WV. Townse...

Mr. Charles M. Davis, 72, of Fayetteville, WV died Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Celebration of Life will be 4:00PM Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Cantrells Ultimate Rafting 49 Cantrell Dr, Fayetteville, WV. Em...

Mr. Marshall Hilton Messimer III, 56, of Wallace, WV died Saturday, July 2, 2022. As per his request, he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangement...

Our beautiful daughter and sister, Ashleigh Nicole JoAnn Lawson went home to be with God on Saturday, July 2, 2022 of a short illness. Ashleigh was born on June 8, 1987 to Cassandra Lawson and Patrick...

Rev. Donald David Cook, 70, of Beckley, went to be with the Lord Tuesday June 28, 2022 in Tennessee on Hospice surrounded by loved ones. Donald was born May 25, 1952 at home in Clearfork, WV, he was ...

Mrs. Rose Marie Swanson Napper Devin, 97, of Martinsville, VA formerly of Beckley took her flight to Glory on June 22, 2022, after a long illness. Marie “Ree” was born on November 12, 1925, in Ca...

Mrs. Ruby Penn, 92, of Beckley WV died Saturday, June 18, 2022. Funeral Service will be 12:00PM Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor Chapel 748 S. Fayette St. Beckley. Bu...

Mr. Marc Edward Bandy, 51, of Huntington, WV formerly of Beckley died Friday June 17, 2022 at home following a long illness. Born February 24, 1971 in Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late James �...

Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Terry transitioned peacefully to be with her Lord, on June 17, 2022. She was born on July 9, 1925 in Wyoming County, WV, the daughter of the late Clarence William Baker and Mary A...