Obituaries
Alma Lois Cirer
Apr 6, 2026
Alma L. Cirer
April 21,1929 - April 6, 2026
Alma passed away in the early morning hours on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
She was a graduate from Sophia High School, earned her teaching degree while attending Concord University. Alma was a member of the Beta Sigma Fi Sorority, was a beloved Charter member of Sophia United Methodist Church. She...
Patricia Lue Snodgrass
Apr 5, 2026
Patricia Snodgrass, age 91, passed away on April 5, 2026.
Patricia was born in Lickwater, WV to James W Brown and Sally (Gertrude) Brown.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Wilbur and Gertrude Brown. Patricia was the last surviving sibling of her ten brothers and sisters. Brothers Bobby (Enid), William (Nadine) and James C. Brown along with sisters...
Margaret Smith
Apr 5, 2026
Margaret Cooper Smith, 94, of Crab Orchard, WV passed on April 5, 2026, She was born on September 25, 1931 in Clifftop, WV. Margaret was the daughter of the late Lillian Persinger Cooper and Clayton Cooper. She married John L. ,"Logie", Smith on April 4, 1953. He proceeded her in death on July 9, 1979.She was proceeded in death by...
Jessie Dare Meadows
Apr 1, 2026
Jessie Dare Meadows, 86, of Mabscott, WV passed away in her sleep on April 1, 2026. Born February 19, 1940, in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Preston and Nancy Ann (Wood) Meadows.
Jessie was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. She worked hard all her life and just recently said that she was thinking about...
Carol Jean Bennett
Mar 29, 2026
Carol Jean Bennett of Cleveland, OH, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Mont and Vina Pettry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Steve, Timmy and Dennis Pettry and her sister, Judy Dickens.
Carol is survived by her children, James Micheal and Jeffery Bennett (Kimberly) of Cleveland, OH; grandchildren,...
Roy Lee Smith
Mar 17, 2026
Roy Lee Smith, 85, of Coal City, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026.
Born on January 7, 1941, in Rhodell, West Virginia, Roy was the son of the late Lacy and Evelyn Woods Smith. He was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Obie and Rita Cruise; his daughter, Judy; his grandson, Joshua Smith; and his siblings, David...
Karen Bozarth
Mar 16, 2026
Loving wife, mother, and friend, Karen Bozarth of Beckley, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on 3/16/2026 and made her final witness and statement to the world. John 3:16- For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. You see, my...
James Ray Ford
Mar 11, 2026
Reverand James Ray Ford, 83 of Beckley, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on March 11, 2026. Jim was born in Pemberton, WV on June 26, 1942. He faithfully served as a lifelong member of the community.
On August 5, 1961, James married the love of his life, Nellie Crookshank Ford, beginning a devoted marriage that spanned...
Darren Brett Gray
Mar 4, 2026
Darren Brett Gray, 52, of Mount Hope, passed away on March 4, 2026. He was born on April 2, 1973, in Beckley, WV. Darren spent all of his career as a passionate and dedicated Fed Ex delivery driver and made countless friends through his work. Known by name to many of those he delivered to, he truly cherished the connections...
Dwayne Warren
Mar 2, 2026
Dwayne Warren, born October 4, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away on March 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of Lee and Jewell Warren.
He is survived by his sisters Donna (husband Jim Lorenzo) and Wendy (husband Luis Brock), and his brother Jamie Warren.
Dwayne was a proud and devoted father to Nicole (husband...
Julia Ann Harris
Feb 28, 2026
Julia Ann Harris, affectionately known as Judy, passed away on February 28, 2026, in Beckley, WV. Born February 7, 1939, in Harvey, WV, she was the daughter of Frank and Bea Febean. Judy was a registered nurse, working for several years at RGH. She was also an accomplished watercolor artist and a member of the Beckley Art Group and the...
Kenneth Wayne Humphrey
Feb 27, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we write this post to inform that Ken Humphrey passed away on February 27, 2026. Ken was an incredible father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend.
While Ken did not wish to have a funeral, he encouraged his loved ones and friends to remember him the way they see fit. If this is a bird hike,...
Michael Calvin Mudd
Feb 20, 2026
Michael Mudd, 36, passed away suddenly at home on February 20, 2026. Born December 14, 1989 in Beckley, WV to Marion S Mudd Jr and Patricia E Posey-Ford.
Michael was an extremely intelligent young man. He loved sports especially football and baseball. He was a huge Greenbay Packers fan. He liked to cut up and laugh and was the life of...
Nancy Marie Tate
Feb 10, 2026
Nancy Marie Tate, born on June 9, 1966, in Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away peacefully from natural causes on February 10, 2026, in Beckley, West Virginia. She was a beloved homemaker whose heart and spirit were profoundly connected to her family and their well-being. Nancy's life was a tapestry woven with compassion and love, particularly for her children, who were...
Wanda Kay Wood
Feb 9, 2026
Wanda Kay (Sissy) Gunther Wood 81 of Sophia, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2026 at Raleigh General Hospital following a short illness.
Born on September 18, 1944, in Crab Orchard to the late Okey Gunther and Helen Fink Gunther McVey.
Wanda was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. She continued her education that consisted...
Wayne J. Boyd
Feb 6, 2026
Wayne J. Boyd, age 84, of Shady Spring, West Virginia, peacefully passed away on February 6, 2026.
Born on May 28, 1941, in Franklin County, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Lacy and Lillie Mae Allen Boyd. Wayne dedicated many years of his life as a delivery driver and proudly served in the U.S. Army, demonstrating his commitment...
George Orin Gravely, Sr.
Feb 5, 2026
George Orin Gravely Sr. passed away on February 5, 2026, following a period of declining health. He was 81 years old.
Born on October 7, 1944, George was the son of the late William and Fern Gravely. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years aboard the USS Laffey. Following his military service, he worked in...
Allen Wayne McVey
Feb 4, 2026
Allen McVey passed away, leaving behind a family and circle of friends who loved him deeply. He was a devoted father, a loyal husband, a beloved son, a caring brother, a proud uncle, and a loyal friend. Allen's presence will be remembered for the love he gave and the connections he held close throughout his life.
Allen is survived by his...
Kaitlin M. McAlister
Feb 4, 2026
Kaitlin M. McAlister, 34, of Charleroi and Beckley, WV passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on July 7, 1991, she was the daughter of Bert and Maggie (Smith) McAlister, of Charleroi.
She was Methodist by faith and was a graduate of Charleroi Area High School, where she played basketball and track, and earned her degrees...
Stevie Joe Savino
Jan 28, 2026
Stevie Joe Savino, 73, of Beckley, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born November 14, 1952 in Pearisburg, VA.
Stevie was a lifelong resident of Beckley. He loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Mildred Savino; a sister Phyllis Jean Long; and the love of his life and...
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