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7/14/1961 - 6/16/2022
Mr. Raymond Lamar "Spunky" Hicks, 60, of Mt. Hope, WV died Thursday, June 16, 2022. Born July 14, 1961 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of Doris A. Harvey (Rodney) Gray of Mt. Hope, WV and the late ...
4/28/1945 - 6/16/2022
Ms. Theresa Hoskins, 77, of Beckley, WV died Thursday, June 16, 2022. Funeral service will be Sunday 1:00PM Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Free & Independent Holiness Church 106 7th St. Beckley. Burial wil...
3/8/1949 - 6/11/2022
Mrs. Lillie Orebrea Murray Moore, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born March 8, 1949 to Betty DeBerry Smith and Clevon Mur...
7/26/1936 - 6/11/2022
Mr. Michael James Eldrige Anderson Sr. , 85, of Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2022, after a longtime battle with Alzheimer's. After 7 years of being cared for by fami...
Passed 6/4/2022
Passed 6/4/2022
Mr. Bland Jackson Lester Jr. of Beckley, WV died Saturday, June 4, 2022. Memorial service will be 1:00PM Wednesday, June 15, 2022 with Bishop Fred T. Simms officiating. Email condolences to ritchiej...
11/1/1960 - 5/30/2022
Born November 1, 1960, David Wayne Harbison was one of four children gifted to the union of Alberta Edmond-Harbison and Earl Harbison. David was raised in Denver, CO, and educated in the Denver Publi...
8/28/1956 - 5/26/2022
Presiding Bishop Michael Dean Austin, Sr. transitioned to Glory on May 26, 2022, He was born on August 28,1956, and raised by the late Mr. Edward, Sr, and Mrs. Viola Austin of Fireco, WV. Michael gra...
3/19/1951 - 5/22/2022
Mr. James Alexander “Goodie” Goodall, 71, of Glen White, was born in Covel, WV on March 19, 1951 to the late Raymond T. and Willie Mae Cook Goodall Sr. James transitioned home to be with his Hea...
10/2/1973 - 5/21/2022
Mr. Thomas W. DeFilippis, 48, of Beckley, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, May 21, 2022. Born October 2, 1973 in Arlington, VA, he was the son of Frank Samuel and Frances ...
1/16/1944 - 5/19/2022
Mrs. Florine Evayonne Gwynn, 79, of Morgantown, WV, formerly of Beckley, WV passed away on May 19, 2022 after a long illness. Florine was born on January 16, 1944 to Flauzell and Jean Calhoun in Beck...
9/7/1970 - 5/19/2022
Mr. John Williams, 51, Beckley WV died Thursday, May 19, 2022. As per his request, he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritch...
2/3/1980 - 5/19/2022
Mr. Jason David Lee Walton, 42, of Beckley, WV passed away suddenly Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Appalachian Regional Hospital, with his family by his side. Jason was born Feb 3, 1980 in Beckley. WV t...
7/23/1945 - 5/12/2022
Mr. Ronald Garland, 76, of Beckley, WV died Thursday, May 12, 2022. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley....
3/27/1932 - 5/11/2022
Mr. Charles “Bo” Penn, 90, of Minden, WV died Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Born March 27, 1932, in Covington, VA, he was the son of the late Hunn and Mary Catherine Empy Penn. He resided in Cranberry...
1/23/1929 - 5/6/2022
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...
7/31/1939 - 4/30/2022
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 ...
1/27/1940 - 4/22/2022
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 ...
Passed 4/20/2022
Passed 4/20/2022
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 ...
10/7/1948 - 4/19/2022
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...
5/4/1938 - 4/11/2022
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...
4/30/1945 - 4/10/2022
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...
10/26/1945 - 4/5/2022
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...
11/29/1950 - 3/30/2022
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...
5/5/1954 - 3/21/2022
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 ...
8/21/1967 - 3/18/2022
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...
6/25/1925 - 3/17/2022
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...
4/24/1925 - 3/14/2022
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...
3/17/1928 - 3/12/2022
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...
11/3/1946 - 3/11/2022
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...
1/29/1932 - 3/8/2022
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...
4/3/1971 - 3/1/2022
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...
4/19/1974 - 2/28/2022
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...
10/31/1961 - 2/23/2022
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 ...
11/3/1982 - 2/23/2022
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...
11/7/1963 - 2/23/2022
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...
2/19/1970 - 2/21/2022
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...
5/15/1947 - 2/19/2022
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...
1/22/1943 - 2/16/2022
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...
Passed 2/14/2022
Passed 2/14/2022
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 ...
4/20/1949 - 2/13/2022
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...
6/17/1960 - 2/11/2022
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...
9/18/1950 - 2/11/2022
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...
2/23/1967 - 2/10/2022
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...
6/28/1965 - 2/10/2022
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...
10/4/1963 - 2/4/2022
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...
12/19/1966 - 2/4/2022
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...
12/11/1949 - 2/3/2022
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...
9/22/1955 - 2/2/2022
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...
6/6/1942 - 1/30/2022
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...
6/3/1943 - 1/30/2022
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, ...
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