Obituaries – Their Stories Live On

Minister Curtis Eugene Thompson entered into his earthly journey in Beckley, WV, May 23, 1958, a son of the late Alpha Curtis and Betty Lou Jackson Thompson. He graduated from labor to reward Friday,...

Mr. Leondus Whittenburg, 59,of Beckley, WV died Monday, April 26, 2021. Funeral service will be 12:00Noon Monday, May 3, 2021 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Kanawha St. Beckley with Bishop Fred T...

Mrs. Gladys Mae Brooks Payne, 101, of Turkey Knob, WV died Monday, April 26, 2021. Born July 27, 1919 in Mt. Hope, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Virenda Carter Brooks. Mrs. Gladys was...

Bessie Tynes Anderson, 92, Formally of Mullens, WV, passed away peacefully April 22, 2021, Columbus, OH at the home of her daughter, Cynthia, surrounded by her children, Mike, Melodie and Melissa. B...

Mr. Lewis Albert Motley III, 63, of Huntington, WV formerly of Beckley, WV peacefully took his flight to glory on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 after a short illness. The son of Mr. Louis Motley Jr. and ...

Martha Margaret Martin resided at Plateau Oaks Drive, Oak Hill, WV. Born January 30, 1930 in Besoca, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Tony and Maggie Hannah. She was a loving wife,...

Mr. Willie White, 74, of Beckley, WV died Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Mr. Arthur Collins of Beckley WV died Monday, April 5, 2021. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail. com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Our loving mother, Janice Jennifer Mayo, was called into eternal life on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was born April 29, 1945 in Glen Rogers, WV to the late William W. and Fannie K. Amar. Janice devote...

Mr. Michael Sidney McCormick, Sr. , 59, of White Sulphur Springs, WV departed this world on March 30, 2021 after a long illness to be united with his Heavenly Father. Michael was born in Oak Hill, W...

On Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Michael Anthony Lewis was unexpectedly called home to his Lord and Savior. Michael was born February 5, 1958 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late John and Marva Lewis. ...

On the afternoon of March 22, 2021, Doris Graverly Jackson left this physical world to be with her Lord and God. She was surrounded by her children in whom she poured her soul, heart and strength. D...

On March 6, 2021, cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend Lonnie Eugene Dearing was called home to be with the Lord. Born on May 6, 1955 to Clyde A and Betty Christian Dear...

On Sunday, February 28, 2021, Mrs. Estelle Marie Barber departed this life. Born December 22, 1935, she was the only child born to the late John Moses Jackson and Mary Ellen Burrell Jackson. Estell...

Ms. Shannon Dominique Pinson, also known as “Shay Shay”, 27, passed away on February 26, 2021 from an unexpected illness. Shannon was born in Beckley, West Virginia on July 17, 1993, to Tara Th...

Mr. Michael Arnold Alexander was born to Arnold Earl Alexander and Marjorie Rita Alexander on October 7, 1974 on a Blessed Monday in Beckley, West Virginia. On February 15, 2021 at the age of 46 yea...

Ms. Maureen Nelson was a caring sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world suddenly on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the age of 62. She was born to William and Constance Nelson on March 17, 1958. A...

Mr. Derrick Anthony Lewis, of Beckley, was unexpectedly called home February 10, 2021. Derrick was born September 10, 1985 in Beckley, he was the son of Carl Lewis and the late Cynthia Hall. He was ...

Mr. Wilbur Leroy Lewis was born on July 6, 1942 to the late James and Maggie Taylor Lewis of Ansted, West Virginia. He was the second of three sons, between older brother, Clarence Lewis, who precede...

Mrs. Catherine E. Stevens, 96, of Beckley died Sunday, February 7, 2021. Catherine was born September 2, 1924 in Talcott, WV, she was the daughter of the late Edmond and Clara M. Campbell Wynes. C...

On Sunday, February 7, 2021, Celesta Belle Willis Lane departed this life. Born in Louisville, KY on February 27, 1929, she was the youngest of the four children (Willie Mae, James Robert, Louis, Nath...

In Memory of Leonard “Crow” McCombs December 18, 1950 – February 2, 2021 Leonard Sherman McCombs was born December 18, 1950 in Beckley, WV to Tommie McCombs Sr. and Laura McCombs. Leonard wa...

Mr. Vernon Young, 59, of Maryville, OH formerly Ansted, WV died Thursday, January 28, 2021. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Mt. Chapel Baptist Church 100 Skaggs St. , ...

Ms. Rhoda Ann Ross, 80, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Glen Jean, WV died Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Atrium Health, Pineville, NC. Ms. Ann was born December 9, 1941 in Glen Jean, WV, she was the daug...

With great sorrow, we announce that Brandon Robertson, “Lamar”, 29, our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed on January 23, 2021 while caring for a friend’s puppy. Those ...

Mr. James W. Hymon, 74, formerly of Scarbro, WV died Tuesday January 19, 2021. He was born in Beckley, WV. and had been a resident of Pine Lodge Nursing Home since January, 2017. He is survived by...

Colethia L Goard, known as Letha, resided at Plateau Oaks Drive, Oak Hill WV. Letha was born on December 8, 1962 in Harlem Hospital, New York, New York. Letha was the first born to the late Willis Joh...

Lula Delois Cross (née Moss), also known as “Lois”, was born on December 24, 1937 in Glen White, WV. She went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2021 after a battle with cancer. She was precede...

Celebration of Life Jerel Jermayne "JJ" Saunders was granted his angel wings on Friday, January 15, 2021. Jerel J. Saunders was born September 19, 1990 in Beckley, West Virginia. He attended Park M...

Ms. Keisha Thompson of Beckley died Monday, January 4, 2021. Memorial service will be 12:00Noon Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Heart of God Ministries, 1703 S. Kanawha Street, Beckley with Bishop Fred...

Ms. Crystal Star Thompson, 39, of Huntington, WV, died Monday, January 4, 2021. Born February 12, 1981 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Walter and Betty Clark Thompson of Huntington, WV. Crysta...

Mrs. Virginia Mae Joe, 82, of Beckley, WV, died Monday, January 4, 2021. Graveside service will be 1:00PM, Tuesday, January 12,2021 at Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley, with Rev. Nelson Staples lll o...

Mother Lee Esther Hairston, of Beckley, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021 after a life well lived. Born on February 14, 1931, to the late George Washington Ross ...

Mr. Edward James Collins, 77, of Beckley, WV died Friday, December 25, 2020. Edward was born March 9,1943 in Logan, WV, he was the son of the late Peter and Rosetta Thornton Collins. Edward was a me...

Ms. Geraldine E. Gilbert began her Earthly Life on December 3, 1934 in Winding Gulf, WV. She entered Eternal Life on December 20, 2020 in Beckley, WV. Known as “Nanny”, Geraldine was the daught...

Ms. Joycelyn A. Vaughn, 55, of Oak Hill, WV died Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born December 25, 1964, she was the daughter of Thomas and Constance Jones. Joycelyn was a member of Community Restorati...

Mrs. Cynthia Lucille “Cindy” Steelman, 63, of Beckley, made her transition from this earth to her heavenly home on Friday December 18th, 2020. “Cindy” was born January 20, 1957 in Raleigh Cou...

Mr. Raymond "Jack" Penn departed this life on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Stone Rise (Brier) Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Fairlea WV. Jack was born December 21, 1929 in Sun WV, and was the...

Mr. Sylvester David Jones was born on July 15, 1926 to the union of marriage between Stanley and Hazel Jones who raised him in beloved Fayetteville, WV. He attended school in Fayetteville and gradua...

Mr. Loyce Venable, 92, the widower of Doris Royster Venable, transitioned to his heavenly home, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. Loyce was born August 26, 1928 in Sun, ...

Mr. Leon Daran Swafford, 37, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. Born February 14, 1983 in Beckley, WV, he was the son of Vanessa Smith Swafford of Beckley and Louis King (Faith) Ber...

Mrs. Crystal Best Smith, 51, Beckley, WV died Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Funeral service will be 11:00AM Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Kanawha St. Beckley with Bish...

Ms. Azareyiah Mitchell, 17, of Oak Hill, WV was found Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail. com Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor,...

Mr. Phil Kopice Thomas, Sr. , 63, also known as “Bo”, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Charleston Area Medical Center. Phil was born April 7, 1957 in Oak Hill, West Virgi...

Mr. Theodore Norman Kidd II, 63, of Beckley, WV died Sunday, November 22, 2020. Born August 5, 1957 in Beckley WV, he was the son of Norman Kidd of Beckley, WV and of the late Cordelia Kidd Moore. ...

On Friday, November 20, 2020, softly and gently, the angels came to take Thomas “Juneboy” Simpson Jr, one of God’s good, and faithful servants home to be with the Lord. “Juneboy”, as he was ...

Mrs. Naomi Gertrude Gray, 100, of Concord NC, formerly of Beckley, WV was called home to be with her Savior on Friday, November 20, 2020. Born January 28, 1920 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter o...

Mr. Charles Hamm, 59, of Glen Bernie, MD formerly of Beards Fork, WV died Friday November 13, 2020. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Spirit & Truth Ministries 100 Main ...

Mr. Miguel Araque, 31, of Beckley, WV, died Friday, November 13, 2020. Born May 7, 1989 in Medillin, Columbia, he was the son of Ana Maria Araque of Northport, NY . Miguel was a Navy Veteran and a...

Mrs. Brenda K. Rhodes, 64, of Beckley, WV died Sunday, November 8, 2020. Born April 2, 1956 in Mullens, WV, she was the daughter of Anna Crockett Cook of Beckley WV and the late Troy Cook. She ...