Obituaries – Their Stories Live On

Mr. Frank Samuel (Frankie) DeFilippis III, 56, of Hudson, NH went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 9, 2021 suddenly while visiting his parents in Beckley, WV. Frankie was employed as a t...

Mr. Charles Edward Mitchell, 72, of Beckley,WV died Friday, October 1, 2021, as the result of an extended illness. Charles was born July 11, 1949, in Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late Robert a...

Mrs. Betty Shiflet, 70, of Coal City, WV died Wednesday, September 29, 2021. As per her request, she has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail. com. Arrangements entru...

Ms. Cynthia Ann Allen, 67, of Lester, WV departed her earthly life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 after a short illness. Cynthia was born November 6, 1953 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of ...

Mrs. Amanda Thelma “Ms. Tootsie” Tyree, formerly of Beckley, WV moved from her earthly home to her eternal resting place on Saturday, September 25, 2021, in Grand Prairie, TX. She was born in T...

Mr. Aubrey Thomas of Whipple, WV died Friday, September 24, 2021. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Pastor Clinton C. Van Horn, Jr. , 55, finished his race here on earth Friday, September 24, 2021. He was a loving son, sibling, husband, father, pastor and friend. Clint moved to WV in 2002 to e...

Eula Clarice "Deedie" Robinson, 82, transitioned peacefully at Stonerise Healthcare Facility to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 following a long illness. Deedie, as she was called, w...

Rest on, Moo Moo! Mrs. Pauline Mae Davis-Staples, the oldest of nine children, was born to Henry Davis and Lilla Mae Jackson on September 21, 1927, in Ashland, (McDowell County) WV. She died on Sunda...

Mrs. Ardelia Gore Brown was born on May 3, 1928 to Florence and Lonnie Gore in Brooklyn, WV. She was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Ardelia attended schoo...

Mr. James Lee “Boopy” Newsom was born on October 17, 1941. James was the first born child to the union of Joshua and Lillian Newsom. James departed this life on September 17, 2021 in Henderso...

Mr. Albert Henry Baker, 81, formerly of Beckley, WV gained his wings on Thursday, September 9, 2021, following a short illness. Albert was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Roxie Swain Peck and...

Ms. Jacqueline Martin, 48, of Beckley died Saturday, September 4, 2021. Jacqueline was born December 31, 1972 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Thomas Morris and Kay Scott Eanes. Jacqueline was a ...

Mrs. Bernice Wilson, 93 of Mabscott, WV, formerly of Livingston, AL, gained her wings on September 4, 2021. A true woman and warrior of the Lord, She wore many hats and touched a lot of people’s liv...

Mr. Arthur Lee Kirkwood, 64, of Mt. Hope died Friday, September 3, 2021. As per his request, he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail. com. Arrangements entrusted t...

Mr. Rufus Bill Wallace Jr. , 74, of Oak Hill, WV left for his heavenly home on the morning of September 3, 2021 after a long illness. Rufus was born June 1, 1947 in Lochgelly, WV to the late Rufus Bi...

Rev. Thomas R. Murray Sr. , 95, of Montgomery, WV died peacefully Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the home of his daughter/caretaker,Tina (Jerome) Burs. Born June 29, 1926 in Glen Ferris, WV, he was...

Mrs. Ann Katherine Scott was born on April 1, 1937, in Tams, West Virginia, to Lewis and Sarah Haskins. She was the eldest of eleven siblings (Delores, Marian, Joyce, Anita, Nancy, Peggy, Robert, Will...

Mr. Charles Edward Cheese was born to the late Hoover Cheese & Lillie (Evans) Cheese Canada on March 1, 1947 in Wingrove, WV. “Cheese” or “Hoover”, as he was affectionately known to his family...

Mr. Vincent Matthew Belcher, 48, of Beckley, WV died Monday, August 30, 2021. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, B...

Mr. Barry Reynolds, 61. of Beaver WV died Friday, August 27, 2021. As per his request, he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ri...

Ms. Carolyn Clark-English, 69, of Beckley, WV. transitioned from this earth to be with our Lord on Monday, August 23, 2021. Carolyn was born November 5, 1951, in Raleigh County, WV. She was the daugh...

Mr. Denver "Pee Wee" Julious, 71, of Harvey, WV died Sunday, August 15, 2021. As per his request, he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail. com. Arrangements entru...

Mr. Aaron Keith (Newsom) McGhee, 57, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at home. Aaron was the son of the late Marie Hardy and Joshua Newsom and Fred McGhee who raised him. He was bor...

Mr. James Herman Swain, 52, of Beckley, WV died Wednesday August 11, 2021. Born September 16, 1968 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Alphonso and Rosetta Swain. In addition to his parents, J...

Mr. Eric Cousins, of Atlanta, GA formerly of Lanark, WV, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Funeral service will be 1:30PM Sunday August 15, 2021 at the Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor 748 S. Fayette St....

Mr. Fletcher James Parker, Jr. , 85, of Beckley was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was called home to the Lord August 3, 2021. Affectionately referred to as “Jay”, h...

Mrs. Sandra Arlene Ford Richardson, quietly passed away from cancer on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Her battle was short but mighty. Sandra, the eldest of eleven children, was born to Mary Arlene Scru...

Mildred Kay McGhee Wilson, 77, affectionately known as “Ma”, “Momma” and “MilMil” journeyed home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 2, 2021. Born July 24, 1944 in Greentown, West Virgi...

Ms. Dawan Deshay Carter, 42, formerly of Stockton, CA, left this earthly home on Sunday, August 1, 2021. The daughter of Darrell Carter of Beckley, WV and the late Troy Sargent of Oakland, CA. Shor...

Mr. Anthony C. Scruggs aka " Red" was born in Beckley, WV on August 5, 1975 and passed unexpectedly on Saturday July 31, 2021. Red who was literally known and friended by everyone loved to cook and...

Mr. James Richard “Jimmy” White III was born in Limestone, Maine on May 18, 1958. He departed this life on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Bower Hospice House in Beckley, WV after extended stays at Ralei...

Mr. James Moss, 61, of Glen White, WV died Wednesday, 28, 2021. As per his request he has been cremated. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie...

Ms. Rhonda Jean Moore, 21. of Beckley, WV died Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Born September 13, 1999 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Benita Farley and Larry D. Moore of Beckley. Ms. Moore was pursing...

Mrs. Fannie Braxton of New York, formerly of Bluefield, WV died Monday, July 26, 2021. Graveside service will be 2:00PM Wednesday August 4, 2021 at Woodlawn Memorial Park 3410 Coal Heritage Road Blu...

Elder Willie Carroll, age 82, of Fayetteville, WV, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born on June 17, 1939, in Harnett County, Dunn, North Carolina. He was the ado...

Mrs. Korona Booker Banks, 71, of Fayetteville, WV died Thursday, July 22, 2021. Funeral service will 12:00PM Wednesday July 28, 2021 at Mt Zion Baptist Church Garten, WV with Rev Keith Walker officia...

Mrs. Shirley Lemenatha Hightower, was born January 26, 1938 to the late Mr. Willis Edwin Glenn and Mrs. Maybell Glenn. She was the third child and the only daughter. Brothers, Harold Glenn and James...

Mr. Larry Ralph Wilson was born January 14, 1944 in Reidsville, NC to his parents Willie and Lena (Cobb) Wilson. He gained his wings and joined his wife, Margaret, in Heaven on July 19, 2021. Larry...

On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, Ms. Gloria Jean Banks, 80, peacefully transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Affectionately known by friends and family as Momma, Grandmother, Dah-Dah, Gl...

Fabian Garnet Gore was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Fabian was born on May 29, 1967. His journey began in the small town of Glen Jean, WV, born to the late William H. Callow...

Mrs. Hazel Reynolds Dooms, age 103, a resident of East Park in Beckley for 84 years, died at Raleigh General Hospital on July 7, 2021. She was born in Stanley, NC on April 15, 1918, to the late Fred R...

Mr. Harry T. Burger, 91, of Beckley, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born November 12, 1929 in Raleigh, WV, he was the son of the late Charlie and Mary Crowder...

Mrs. Deborah Yvette Alexander passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Beckley VA Medical Center in Beckley, WV where she resided for the last two years. Deborah was born February 12, 1951 in Whippl...

Ms. Ariel Annette Cammock, 42, of Lansing, KS, formerly of White Sulphur Spring, WV died Friday, July 2, 2021. Graveside services were 12:30PM Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Greenwood Memorial Park, Bec...

Mr. Erskine Cook, 66, of Beckley, WV died Thursday, July 1, 2021. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Mrs. Helen Marie Morris was born January 18, 1952 to the late Charles and Mary Barber of Whitby, WV. She went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2021. Miss Morris was a retired teacher from Rale...

Reverend Nelson Staples III, the Senior Pastor of the Mount Zion Baptist Church of Beckley, WV passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Pastor Staples was born June 30, 1948 in the little town of Besoco...

Mrs. Dulcina Gilbert, 88, of Beckley WV died Saturday June 19, 2021. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Central Baptist Church Brooks & G Sts. Beckley with Rev. Franklin Hairs...

March 27, 1948, was the day God graced the world with an angel named, Ella Mae Gore. Her journey began in the small town of Brooklyn, WV, born to the late Lonnie Gore Sr. and Florence Ayers. She was t...