What Others Say About Us

People will forget what you said.
They will forget what you did.
But they will never forget how you made them feel.
– Maya Angelou
We receive many words of gratitude from the families that we serve thanking us for serving and caring for them during their time of loss. Their words warm our hearts, and speak of our professionalism, compassion, and the true value of the services we provide. These are just a few of them.

Thank you for the services that were provided to my family during our emotional crisis. I am very grateful for the way I was advised on many immediate problems and for your knowledge and experience to relieve my family of needless worry and care. You were very calming and supportive in our time of need. We were very impressed by the way my mom, Catherine Sturdivant, was taken from her home in Chesapeake to Beckley, which is 37 miles away. We entrusted you to take care of our precious mother and you made us feel like part of your extended family. She was beautiful, dressed perfect and her skin tone was excellent. She looked like she was going to Church. Thank you so very much and God Bless.
Mrs. Patricia Sturdivant Gray, Chesapeake, WV

The Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor Inc … what could I say to give it the justice it so deserves. As people of God we are made to “serve”. The Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor has served Beckley West Virginia and the surrounding area for many years. They provide a service in today’s world that is hard to come by. The staff is always friendly, professional, and eager to help you in any way they can. They are dedicated and take pride in providing the best care possible, also their reputation speaks for itself. After all who would want to work with a business that was untrustworthy. Ritchie & Johnson has brought many families, as well as my own, comfort knowing their love one is being taken care of to the very end. I can say they have become family.
Mrs. Velma Allen, Mt. Hope, WV

Service with dignity and respect.
Rev. Greg Scott, Lewisburg, WV

Cheryl, Thanks again to the team at Ritchie & Johnson for the excellent level of service in conjunction with the passing of our family member, Mary Scruggs. Because of your detailed planning guide/instructions and excellent oversight, we were able to grieve without being overwhelmed with details. We were also able to work closely with you to plan an excellent and appropriate celebration of her life, taking into account the special needs of the family, as well as working with her church family.
Ms. Joyce Larkin, Mitchellville, MD

One of the best I, as a pastor, have ever worked with. Nowhere will you receive the personal touch as with the staff of the Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor. With great pride I say I know all the staff. And they’re from my home town. LOVE YOU LENNIE.
Rev. Clifford R Riley, Columbus, OH

Mr. Powell and the staff at Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor provided excellent customer service to our family when we interred my Mother, Maggie Freeman. They were compassionate, caring, patient and thorough and guided us through the process for a seamless graveside service. Many thanks to them for helping me to get through a difficult time.
Mrs. Deborah Coram, McDonough, GA

Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor is by far one of the best that I have seen, not just in our state of WV but as I travel abroad I have been able to compare the professionalism, the courtesy shown, both to families and working with the Pastors as being one of top class. They are always seen as pursuing to operate with a spirit of excellence & showing kindness and respect to all. What a joy to know that when you really need someone to care, Ritchie & Johnson will be right there. Please keep up the good work Bro. Powell and staff.
Bishop Fred T. Simms, Beckley, WV