Obituaries – Their Stories Live On

Mrs. Mae Helen Lewis, 93, of Beckley died May 6, 2022. Born January 23, 1929 in Lynch, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William Howard and Johnnie Lee Rolen-Howard. Mae was a domestic work...

Mr. Alexander “Alex” M. Allen was born on July 31, 1939. He passed on April 30, 2022, at Montgomery General Hospital after a short illness. Alex had many careers throughout his lifetime such ...

Mrs. Norma Jean Robertson, 82, of Beckley WV went home to rest with her blessed Savior April 22, 2022. Born January 27, 1940, in Beckley WV, she was the daughter of the late Moses Wilson and Samantha ...

Mr. Robert MacGruder of Hilltop, WV died Wednesday, April 20, 2022. As per his request, he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to ...

Mr. Lester Delaineo “D” Cook, 73, of Beckley, died Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Born October 7, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Andy Lee and Reva L. Cook. Lester, known t...

On Monday, April 11, 2022, I, Norman Carlyle Booker received an important call at 3:00PM, one that I readily accepted. I was informed by my heavenly creator that my work here on earth is completed. N...

Mrs. Frances Arlette Montgomery, 76, of Beckley, WV transitioned peacefully to eternal life at Genesis Healthcare (Pine Lodge) on Sunday, April 10, 2022 following an extended illness. She was the las...

Mrs. Eloise Jeanette Leftwich-Poole, 76 of Beckley, WV died Tuesday April 5, 2022 following a short illness. Born October 10, 1945 in Slab Fork, WV, she was the daughter of the late John and Mattie L...

Mr. Ronald Pierre Lawson Sr. , 71, was born November 29, 1950, in Whipple, WV. He was the son of the late Conrad and Ezell Gray Lawson God in his infinite wisdom called Ronald to eternal peace and r...

Mr. Donald L. Green, better known as Uncle D, was born May 5, 1954, in Beckley, WV to the late Theodore Roosevelt Green Sr. and Claudia M. Green. He passed away suddenly on March 21, 2022, at the age ...

Mr. Steven Alan Carson, 54, of Beckley, WV, died Friday, March 18, 2022, at 8:37 PM at Appalachian Regional Hospital after a long illness. Born August 21, 1967, in Beckley, WV, the ninth child of the...

Mrs. Loraine Mayo, 96 of Beckley, passed Thursday, March 17, 2022 following a one year illness. Born June 25, 1925 in Sandy Level, VA, she was the daughter of the late Reuben and Nora May Toller Edw...

Mrs. Reva L. Cook, 96, of Beckley, WV died Monday, March 14, 2022. She was born April 24, 1925, in Tallahassee Florida. Reva was united in marriage to Andy Cook. Reva was a homemaker, and pillar o...

The family of Mrs. Thelma Green Simmons, 93, of Beckley, WV, formerly of Lester, sadly announce her passing on Saturday, March 12, 2022 following a short illness. Thelma was born March 17, 1928 in S...

Mrs. Patricia Ann Claytor Cosby was born November 3, 1946. She was the daughter of the late James R. Claytor and Velma C. Freeman. Patricia resided in Roanoke VA, but was a native of Beckley WV. S...

Mrs. Frances Melissa Hurtte Walton, 90, went to sleep quietly and peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2022. Born January 29, 1932 in Red Star, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Laura Ag...

Mrs. Crystal Wallace, 50, of Oak Hill, WV died Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckle...

Ms. Angela K. Cosby, 47, of Oak Hill, WV died Monday, February 28, 2022. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Bec...

Mr. Larry Wood, 60, of Midway, WV died Wednesday, February 23, 2022. As per his request he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to ...

Mr. Christopher Ryan Sweazie, 39, of Arlington, VA died Thursday, February 23, 2022, at home. Born November 3, 1982, in Alexandria, LA, he was the son of the late Charles Sweazie Sr. and Deborah Wh...

Mr. David Henry, 58, of Lester, WV died Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beck...

Ms. Lisa Ann Whittenburg, 52, of Charleston, formerly of Beckley, was called home to be with the Lord surrounded by family on Monday, February 21, 2022 at CAMC General after a long illness. Born Febr...

Mrs. Marina Washington, 74, of Mt. Hope, WV died Saturday, February 19, 2022. Burial was private. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor...

Mr. Justin Ellis, 79, of Eccles, WV passed on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Justin was born on Friday, January 22, 1943 to his parents Joseph Archibald Ellis, and mother Mary Lucille Ellis in the to...

Mr. Sean Ethelbert Scott, 47, of Charleston, died Monday, February 14, 2022. Born August 14, 1974 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, he was the son of Drema Schoolfield Scott of Charleston and ...

In the early morning hours of February 13, 2022, an angel of the Lord was dispatched to escort our dearly loved Pamela Hughes Moore, to her heavenly home. Her loved ones, including her parents and be...

Mrs. Judy A Carter Terry, 61, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022. Born June 17, 1960 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Julia Hill Timmons, Samuel Harbin, and stepfather, Sylvester C...

Mr. John Wilbur Campbell, 71, of Knoxville, TN formerly of Beckley, WV passed Friday, February 11, 2022, after a brief illness. John was born September 18, 1950, in Slabfork, WV, he was the son of t...

On the morning of February 9, 2022, William Lorenzo Charles “Tookie” Thomas went home to be with the Lord. Born February 23, 1967, in Beckley, WV, he was the son of Cynthia Ann Griffin Thomas of...

On Thursday, February 10, 2022, God called Mrs. Shawndyl Geneva Smith Hughes home to His Kingdom of Glory after a hard fought battle with breast cancer and other health complications that arose. She...

Mr. Delmar Tyrone Ross, 58, of Oak Hill, WV died Friday, February 4, 2022. As per his request, he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entru...

Ms. Beneta “Rita” Marie Branham, 55, of Beckley WV died Friday, February 4, 2022. Born December 19, 1966 in Beckley WV, she was the daughter of the late Erverlene Branham Rita graduated class of...

Mrs. Olivia Dianne Kirkwood passed away at home on Thursday, February 3, 2022 while surrounded by those who loved her best. Born December 11, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Herman H. and Oli...

Mrs. Deborah Charlene (Mack) Warner, 65, of Mullens, WV passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2022, with family by her side. She was born to the late Rufus Mack and Loretta Dennis Mack on September 22, 19...

Ms. Sandra Chambers, 79, of Oak Hill, WV died Sunday, January 30, 2022. As per her request, she has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entruste...

Mr. Dwight Reed Wilborne was the son of the late Arthur Reed Wilborne and Marcella Kessler Wilborne. He was born in Greentown, WV on June 3, 1943 and completed his assignment here on earth Sunday, ...

Mr. Ronald Jerome “Blueman” Bradley, 77, of Cleveland, OH formerly of Beckley, WV peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Ronald was born May 21, 1944, in Mills Branch, Glen Daniel,...

Mr. Sherman Lamont Beasley was born on September 4, 1948, in Cranberry, WV to the late William and Gladys Redman. Sherman was adopted and raised by the late William and Mary Beasley. He completed hi...

Mrs. Helen Hayes Mitchell 1931-2022 “It's hard to forget someone who gave so much to remember '' Mrs. Helen Hayes Mitchell returned to her heavenly home on January 24, 2022. Helen was born to the...

Mr. Daniel Hardy Sr. , 81, of St. Cloud FL formerly of Halifax County, NC died Sunday, January 23, 2022. Born May 12, 940 in Halifax County, NC, he was the son of the late Johnny and Alice Wilkins Ha...

Mr. Kenneth Arnell “Kenny” Shelton was born January 12, 1965 and called home on Friday, January 21, 2022. He was the son of Mary Shelton. Kenneth graduated from Oak Hill High School. He played b...

On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, Bernice Nalls Clayton passed away at age 89. Mrs. Clayton was preceded in death by her parents C. L. and Evelyn Nalls; daughter, Annette Fruit and siblings, Doris Je...

Mr. Romee Alderman, 66, of Rupert, WV died Tuesday, January 18, 2022. As per his request he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail. com Arrangements entrusted to Rit...

Mrs. Queen Shepard, 64, of Beckley, WV died Monday, January 17, 2022. Funeral service will be 1:00PM Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Kanawha St. Beckley with Bishop Fred...

Mrs. Faustina Hosey, 89, of Minden, WV died Monday, January 17, 2022. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Spirit & Truth Ministries 100 Main St. W. , Oak Hill with District...

Mr. Ronald Wilson, 66, of Beckley, WV died Sunday, January 16, 2022. As per his request, he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail. com Arrangements entrusted to Ri...

Mrs. Charlotte McClanahan, 99, of Beckley, WV, passed away on January 16, 2022 from natural causes. Charlotte was born September 23, 1922 in Raleigh County, WV, she was the daughter of the late James...

Ms. Jerlena E. McFarland, 72, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Summerlee, WV was called home on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Lena was born to John and Beulah (Clintella Williams) McFarland on February 10...

Our beloved mother passed away on Saturday morning January 15, 2022 in Beckley, WV. She was born on March 30, 1932 in Chesterfield County, SC to Richard and Allie Campbell. She was a 1950 graduate o...

Mr. Donnell Dewayne Jasper, 62, passed away at Plateau Medical Center on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, after a short illness. Donnell, affectionately known as 'Donnie', was born on February 24, 1959,...