Obituaries
Roger Owen Cox
Sep 13, 2024
Roger Owen Cox, 75, of Beckley passed away Friday, September 13, 2024.
Following his wishes he will be cremated. No services are planned.
Full obituary coming soon.
William Jeffrey Benemann
Sep 12, 2024
William Jeffrey Benemann, 63, of Beckley passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024.
A celebration of Bill's life is planned for a later date.
Thelma Loretta Cheek
Sep 12, 2024
Thelma Loretta Cheek, 72, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2024.
Born August 10, 1952, in Beckley, she was the daughter of Peggy Knight and the late Cledith Reeves.
Thelma enjoyed sewing when her children were young. She always enjoyed listening to music and spending time with her family.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Lucy Bennett
Sep 7, 2024
Lucy Bennett, 84, of Shady Spring, WV, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024.Born January 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Louis Cook and Della Martin Johnson.
Lucy was a former deli clerk for Kroger. She loved dogs and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roanld Bennett.
She is...
Helen Virginia Garner
Aug 30, 2024
Helen Hartsook Garner of Beckley passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024 at Greystone Assisted Living . She survived one week past her 99th birthday.
Helen was born August 24, 1925 in Lewisburg where she lived until marrying and moving to Beckley.
She was preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Bessie Hartsook and her husband of 54 years William (Bill)...
Lavada Louise Whitt
Aug 29, 2024
Lavada Louise Whitt age 50, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved mother, wife, sister and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Lavada was born on March 4, 1974, in West Virginia where she spent her formative years. Lavada was a life-long teacher. Early in her career...
Nancy Sue Duff
Aug 23, 2024
Nancy Sue (Church) Duff, age 72 of Beckley, WV went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, August 23, 2024. Nancy passed peacefully with family by her side after a short battle with cancer at Bowers Hospice House.
Nancy was born December 23, 1951 to Eugene “Dood” and Sylvia Church in Iaeger, WV. After graduating from Iaeger High...
Cyril H. Williams, Jr.
Aug 13, 2024
Cyril “Cy” H. Williams, Jr. of Tallahassee, FL and formerly of Beckley, WV passed away on August 13, 2024 at the age of 93.
Cy was born on June 18, 1931 in Pikeville, KY to Cyril Williams, Sr. and Marie Williams. He grew up in Red Jacket, WV and graduated from Magnolia High School. After high school, Cy continued his education at...
Bonnie Lou Sweeney
Aug 11, 2024
Bonnie Lou Sweeney, 82, of Shady Spring, WV, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024.
Born July 7, 1942 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Fred German and Beulah Vivian Gregory Lilly.
Bonnie was a former waitress at Phil’s Drive In and previously worked at the Drive In Bakery and the Raleigh County Commission on Aging. She enjoyed attending...
Steven Robert Hoffman
Aug 5, 2024
Steven Robert Hoffman, born October 23, 1966, was suddenly called home to be with his Savior on Monday August 5, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. He was a full-time student at Chamberlain University perusing a Nurse Practitioner Degree.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 16 years Vicki Ann Hoffman, a son Joseph Lawrence Hoffman...
Rose Marie Wickline
Aug 3, 2024
Rose Marie Wickline, 81, of Beckley, West Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday August 3, 2024. Born Rose Marie Jessup July 6, 1943, along with her twin sister Mary, to the late Charles Mack and Pauline Jessup.
Rose led a full life with the love of her life and soulmate, Donald Lee Wickline. Their love for each...
Stella Ruth Brown
Jul 29, 2024
Stella “Ruth” Brown (Robosky), age 85 of Crab Orchard, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2024. Born on May 29, 1939, in Sophia, WV, she was a devoted and loving homemaker and a skilled seamstress who dedicated her life to her family.
Stella graduated from Stoco High School and spent years working her magic with a...
Louie Rakes
Jul 27, 2024
Louie C. Rakes, Jr. (L.C.) of MacArthur, WV received his reward on July 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family as he met Jesus, his Lord and savior face to face.
Born January 10, 1946 at his home in MacArthur, WV, he was the son of the late Louie C. Rakes and Violet L. Taylor Rakes of MacArthur, WV.
Louie was a...
Brenda Lou England
Jul 27, 2024
Brenda Lou England, 78, of Beaver, WV went to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 27, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Brenda was born on December 24, 1945, in Rhodell, WV. She was the daughter of the late Calvin & Hattie McKinney. She was married to her loving husband/caregiver of 59 years, Ivan England.
Brenda was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, making...
Mary Katheryn Moomaw
Jul 24, 2024
Mary Katheryn Moomaw, 87, of Josephine, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Born August 7, 1936 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Elisah Hannibal and Myrtle Maude Wright Puckett.
Mary was a member of the Lego Church of Jesus. She loved to crochet.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Keith Moomaw; son,...
David Denny
Jul 24, 2024
David Brian Denny, age 66, of Beckley, WV, passed away at the Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
David was born on March 26, 1958 in Beckley, WV. He was married to his loving wife of over 42 years, Kathy Lynn Denny. He was a 1976 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He was a member...
David Mark Lane
Jul 19, 2024
David Mark Lane of Coal City, WV passed away at the young age of 39 on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Although David lived most of his life in Coal City, he spent some of his happiest years traveling the country, and beyond, playing golf. Despite trying, and succeeding, in almost every sport, golf was his passion and allowed him to make...
Pauline Elizabeth Parkulo
Jul 16, 2024
Pauline Elizabeth Parkulo, 90, of Cool Ridge, WV, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Born July 24, 193,3 at St. Albans, WV, she was the daughter of the late Damon and Rose Adkins Lovejoy.
Pauline was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. She enjoyed being with family, crafting, sewing, cooking and singing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Miles Thomas Cushman
Jul 8, 2024
Miles Thomas Cushman AKA MTC, Miles of Smiles, Cush, the Chillmaster, was born in Beckley on Friday, May 13th, 1977. 13 was lucky for him. He was a talented soccer player and forever wore the #13 on all of his soccer jerseys. Miles graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1995 and attended Virginia Tech for his college experience.
June 6th,...
James Robert Clark
Jul 7, 2024
James Robert Clark, aged 70, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 4. He was born on June 27, 1954, in Dunns, WV, to the late Gaston Burdette and Magdalene Ruth Meador Clark.
James led a fulfilling life as a former security guard and truck driver. Among his passions was fishing, and he found joy as a member of the North American...
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