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Mrs. Diane Amelia Gore Stevens

1/16/1950 - 12/7/2025

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Obituary For Mrs. Diane Amelia Gore Stevens

Mrs. Diane Amelia Gore Stevens of Hilltop, WV, died at the age of 75. She boarded the old Ship of Zion on the Lord’s Day, December 7, 2025, from Hidden Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Oak Hill, WV, with her husband, Richard, by her side.

Diane was born on January 16, 1950, in Thayer, WV, to the late Glen and Ethel Gore.

Diane accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at the Little Rock Baptist Church in Thayer, WV. After her family moved to Glen Jean, Diane became a member of the First Baptist Church of Glen Jean, WV.

Diane was educated in the Fayette County School System. She attended Claremont Elementary School and Mt. Hope High School, class of 1967. After graduating high school, Diane worked at the CIA in Washington, DC. Later she worked and retired from Genesis Nursing Home, Hilltop, where she worked as a nurse for over 20 years.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents Glen and Ethel Gore, sons, Dwayne Gore and David Walton and sisters, Claretta Brown, Constance Barclay and Rachel Gore.

Diane leaves to cherish her memory her husband, William Richard Stevens of Hilltop, WV; son, Ralph Walton II of Pocahontas County, WV; daughter Renee (Brian) Hayes of Summerville, SC; stepson, David (Michelle) Stevens of Chicago, IL; stepdaughters, Amy Stevens of Silver Spring, MD and Tiffany (Myron) Nelson of Indianapolis, IN; brothers, Glen (Latanya) Gore of Lexington Park, MD and Frederick (Annette) Gore of Clinton, MD; sisters, Janette Cunningham of Suitland, MD and Regina Gore of Dallas, TX. Diane will be treasured by her 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces. She also will be remembered by her special friends, Gloria Brown, Evon Keith, Gloria Thompson, Kay Staunton and her church families at First Baptist Church of Glen Jean and Lincoln First Baptist Church of Ronceverte.

Friends, while observing social distancing, may visit with the family from 12:00PM-2:00PM Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Hilltop Baptist Center The Baptist Road Hilltop, WV. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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  • 12/24/2025

    Diane Williams

    My deepest condolences to Richard , Ralph and family. Prayers for all.

  • 12/22/2025

    Evang. Mary myrick coles

    My Prayers to the Stevens and Gore family during the time.May God give Comfort and Peace.Evang Mary myrick coles

  • 12/21/2025

    Clifford and Eileen

    To the Steven's family. You have our deepest condolences and prayers. Sincerely Clifford and Eileen Washington

  • 12/16/2025

    Shirley Coleman

    To the Richard and the Stevens may God be your comfort in the loss of Diane.Condolences and prayers to each of you. May the memories of her bring you joy, and comfort.Shirley Coleman @Calhoun Family

  • 12/15/2025

    Jean Jones Pickens

    I'm truly going to miss my beautiful cousin. Wishing you comfort for the coming days and treasured memories you can forever look back on and hold in your heart. Renee, you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bring comfort to your heart and give peace to your soul. Jean Jones Pickens

  • 12/15/2025

    Jean Hunt

    I worked with Diane for 12 years. She was truly a lovely person and an excellent nurse. She had a kind heart and a good sense of humor. We stopped working about the same time. I missed seeing her often over the years. God Bless her family and loved ones. I expect to see you one of these days Diane. Jeannie Hunt

  • 12/13/2025

    Rdg

    In loving memory of Diane — a truly great woman with a kind and generous heart. During my battle with cancer, she stood beside my mother and helped care for me with compassion, patience, and love. I will always be grateful for the comfort and strength she gave during one of the hardest times of my life. My prayers are with Renee and the entire family. May you feel surrounded by love and peace. Much love to you all. Much love Roosevelt "Pwee" Greer

  • 12/11/2025

    Marian Young

    May the peace of God be with Steven's family,Love and Prayers.Diane you ran your race,you can rest now,your journey is through. Evangelist Marian Young

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