Obituaries
Carol Jean Cochran
Jul 30, 2026
Carol Jean Gwinn Cochran, 90, of Beaver, WV, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026. Born January 16, 1936, in Stanaford, WV, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Emma Jean Gwinn.
Carol was a retired teacher for the Cabell County Board of Education in Huntington, WV. Her teaching career spanned multiple decades. She was a tireless promoter and advocate...
Pete Joseph Sgro, Jr.
Jul 26, 2026
Pete J. Sgro, Jr., 79, of Crab Orchard passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Bowers Hospice House after a short illness.
Born March 12, 1947, in Tams, WV, he was the son of the late Pete and Antoinette Prunesti Sgro.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son Brandon Sgro (Sheri Hylton); sister, Teresa (Charlie) Ford and nieces, Mary (Robert)...
Tamra Lynn Dawson
Jul 15, 2026
Tamra Dawson, 63, of Lester, West Virginia, formerly of Clay, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Born on January 26, 1962, Tamra was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose love for her family was evident in everything she did. She will be remembered for her kind heart, caring spirit, and the many lives she...
Randy Lewis Duncan
Jul 12, 2026
Randy Lewis Duncan Sr.
Randy Lewis Duncan Sr., 75, of Midway, West Virginia, passed away on July 12, 2026, at Bower's Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia.
Randy was born on June 15th, 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junior Duncan and Lottie Pearl Duncan; his sister, Bonnie Sue Scott; and his nephew, Larry Smith.
Left to cherish his memory...
Ronald Gene Acord
Jul 4, 2026
Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Acord, 80, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, due to a long illness. Born on January 2, 1946, in Cranberry, West Virginia, he dedicated many years of his life to the coal mining industry as a roof bolter before suffering a work related injury in 2004.Ronnie was a loving husband to his...
Denny Lee Evans
Jul 1, 2026
Denny Lee Evans, 55, of Charlottesville, VA, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Born August 18, 1970 in Charlottesville, VA, he was the son of Ada Vannia Evans of Charlottesville, VA and the late Larry Edward Evans.
Denny was a bucket operator in the tree trimming industry.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dwayne Edward Evans;...
Patty Janelle Beckett
Jul 1, 2026
Patty Janelle (Reed) Beckett, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.
Born in Beckley, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ina Reed. Patty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family.
A faithful member of Mabscott Baptist Church, Patty loved serving her church and found...
Mark Alan Davis
Jun 24, 2026
Mark Alan Davis, 73 of Coal City, WV, passed away on June 24, 2026, following a battle with cancer.
He was born on July 7, 1952, to William “Bill” Davis and Loretta Withlow Lafferty Davis.
Mark worked as a ceramic tile installer for over 30 years and was often known as “The Tile Man.” Following his career as a tile installer, he...
Karol Leona Hensley
Jun 18, 2026
Karol Leona Hensley passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a long illness.
Born on April 24, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, Karol lived a life filled with laughter, love, honesty, and fierce devotion to those she cherished. She was truly one of a kind.
Karol was the beloved wife of Frank Hensley, her partner...
Susan Bailey
Jun 17, 2026
Susan Lynn Bailey, 64, of Cranberry, passed away June 17, 2026.
Susan was born September 11, 1961, to Edward Gruder and Goldie Manie Lyons of Cranberry.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Gruder and Goldie Lyons, sisters, Mary Bell Kennedy and Anna Mae Arthur, brothers Edward Lyons, Rev. Frank Lyons, Wayne Lyons, Charles Lyons Sr, Carl Lyons and William Glen...
Kenneth Monroe Parent, Sr.
Jun 17, 2026
I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 11Timothy 4:7
Kenneth Monroe Parent Sr. 82 of Crab Orchard, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday June 17th, 2026. Kenneth was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and Minister. He was a retired coal miner from Pittston...
Larry Eugene McKinney
Jun 11, 2026
Larry Eugene McKinney, 72, of Coal City, West Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 11, 2026, following a brief illness.
Born June 13, 1953, in Beckley, West Virginia, he was the son of the late James C. and Susie Etta Polk Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A man of unwavering faith and exemplary work ethic, Mr....
Denzil W. Miller
Jun 6, 2026
Retired USAF Major Denzil W. Miller died June 6, 2026, in Sumter, SC
Born November 29, 1941, in Crab Orchard, WV. He was a son of the late Donald and Naomi Miller and stepfather Gilmer Hughes.
He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School class of 1958.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Naomi Miller, wife, Margaret Ann...
Floyd Carl Stacey
Jun 6, 2026
Floyd C. Stacey ("Gramps"), 77, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia.
Born to Dover and Nettie Stacey in Buchanan County, Virginia on September 17, 1948. Floyd lived a life marked by service, resilience, and determination. As a young man, he proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Nancy McGinnis Webb
Jun 4, 2026
Nancy McGinnis EWebb, 88, of Beckley, Wv passed away
Born March 4, 1938 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late James and Beulah Howell McGinnis.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Conrad Glenn Webb and siblings, Rosemary, Ellen, Shirley and Linda.
She was a graduate of Trap Hill High School,...
Corliss Gobble
May 29, 2026
Corliss “Corey” Gobble of Beckley, WV, passed away on June 5, 2026, at Raleigh General Hospital following a long valiant battle with several illnesses.
Born in Logan, WV, on February 25, 1950, Corey was the oldest son of Eugene and Beulah McDorman Gobble. His family moved to Raleigh County and settled in Rock Creek where he attended school and graduated from...
Nancy Virginia Risner
May 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nancy Virginia Risner
Nancy Virginia Risner age 46, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on Oct 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nancy dedicated her life to helping others. As a therapist and social worker, she devoted her career to supporting those facing life's challenges, offering compassion, guidance, and hope to...
Cecelia Augustine Brown
May 25, 2026
Cecelia Augustine “Augustene” Acord Brown, 88, of Wildwood, FL, Beckley, WV, Spruce Pine, NC and Oceana, WV, died peacefully on May 25, 2026, at her home by the lake in Northeast Georgia.
She was born on February 5th, 1938, in Glen Morrison, WV. to William R. and Athleen May Walker Acord.
She was married to the love of her life, James O....
Doran Milo Cole
May 18, 2026
Doran Milo Cole, age 78 of Midway, WV passed away on Monday May 18, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Born on March 29th 1948 in Beckley WV, he was the late son of Sidney Cole and Ola Farley- Cole.
Doran was a coal miner then later worked carpentry and as a gun stock maker. Doran enjoyed fishing...
William Thomas Champ
May 17, 2026
William Thomas (Billy Ray) Champ, 56, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was the son of the late Billy Ray Champ and Charlotte Ann Jesse Levey of Beckley.
No services are planned at this time.
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