Obituaries
Charles Wesley Phipps
Oct 6, 2025
Charles Wesley Phipps
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith
Born November 30th, 1929, to Cleve Phipps and Laura (Snuffer) Phipps at Crab Orchard West Virginia. He ran into the arms of Jesus October 6th, 2025. He was the last surviving member of the family. His brother and sisters who...
Shelby Welch
Oct 5, 2025
Shelby L. Walker Welch, passed away on Sunday October 5, 2025. Born November 4, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Bernie Walker and Lana Walker Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harold “Cotton” Welch and a sister, Shirley Woodrum.
Shelby is survived by her sons, Mark (Jan) of Alexandria, Virginia and Kirk(Stacy)...
Dale Daniels
Sep 27, 2025
Dale Gene Daniels, 56, of Beckley, departed this earthly life for his heavenly home on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Born February 1, 1969, he was the son of Alice June Daniels and the late Bobby Daniels.
Dale is preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Daniels; his father Bobby Daniels and great nephew Grayden Morgan.
Those left to cherish his memory include his...
Patricia Lee Dickens Milam
Sep 27, 2025
Patricia L Dickens Milam, a lifetime resident of Raleigh County, has left to meet God and those who have gone before her. (She will be waiting for us.) She died Saturday, 27 September, in her home after a long illness, cared for daily by her daughter, Gina, and her dog and best friend, Jojo.
Born in Montcoal, WV, a daughter of...
Judy Taylor Farley
Sep 22, 2025
Judy Taylor Farley, 73, of Beckley, WV, passed away on September 22, 2025. Born on May 14, 1952, in Charleston, WV, she was the third daughter of the late Sam and Opal Taylor.
Judy attended J.E. Robins Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Junior High, Stonewall Jackson High School, Morris Harvey College (now the University of Charleston), and West Virginia College of Graduate...
Robert Craigo Nasby
Sep 20, 2025
Robert “ Bob” Craigo Nasby, 92, was born and raised in Montgomery, WV area on March 26th 1933 and passed away at hospice on September 20, 2025 after a long battle with dementia. The Nasby family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Southern WV for taking care of Bob for the past week he was alive.
Bob is...
Catherine "Katie" Jereza
Sep 19, 2025
Catherine Elizabeth Hauck Jereza, 79, of Beckley, WV, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 9, 1945, Catherine (Katie) was the last surviving member of the Hauck family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Blake and Harry Hauck; her siblings Mary Raimo, Margaret Moerler, Sister Emmanuel (Patricia)...
Wolfgang Schaphoff
Sep 18, 2025
Wolfgang Schaphoff, 86, went to his Lord on Thursday, September 18, 2025, while resting at the Bowers Hospice House in Prosperity, West Virginia.
Born Wolfgang Ludwig von Schaphoff to Wilma and Theodore in Stuttgart, Wolfgang spent his childhood in World War II Germany. Shortly after his family abandoned their home, title, and most worldly possessions to flee west to Düsseldorf, Wolfgang...
Sharon “Sherry” Young
Sep 18, 2025
Sharon ‘Sherry’ Young, 71, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 18th, 2025. While her family and friends grieve her loss, they rejoice in the promise of eternal life and the assurance that she is now in the presence of her Savior.
She is survived by her loving husband, George; her daughter, April, and her...
William Kyle Ward, Jr.
Sep 11, 2025
William Kyle “Bill” Ward, Jr., 82, of Beaver went home to the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Born on February 18, 1943, in Christiansburg, VA, he was the son of the late William K. Ward, Sr. and Lillian Elleen Elliot Ward. Bill grew up in Glen Morgan, WV and attended Shady Spring High School and Beckley...
Willard Clayton Walker
Sep 3, 2025
Captain Willard C. Walker
Captain Willard C. Walker, affectionately known as “Bobo” by his grandchildren, passed away
peacefully at Beckley Veterans Hospital on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 2:19 a.m., surrounded in spirit by the family and community who adored him. He was 91 years old.
Born on January 12, 1934, in Posey, West Virginia, Willard made his home in Fairdale, where his...
Linda Gail Bowling
Aug 29, 2025
Linda Gail Bowling 76 of Lester WV surrounded by her family went to be with the lord on Friday August 29, 2025 following complications of a heart attack.
Our dear wife, mother, and grandmother was a wonderful person who was always there when we needed her most. Offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. Her faith in Christ guided her every...
Hattie Marie Cunningham
Aug 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hattie Marie Cunningham, a loving mother, a remarkable woman. Hattie Cunningham’s courageous battle with cancer came to an end on 8/24/25 surrounded by her family. HATTIE was 84 years old. Hattie, born on August 20th 1941 to Hattie Irene & Henderson Payton Griffith in Bolt, WV, immediately brought joy...
Patricia Casne
Aug 24, 2025
Patricia Jo (Bell) Casne, 72, passed away peacefully following a long illness at her residence in Beckley, WV, on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Patricia was born in Beckley, WV, on January 19, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Julius Moran and Hazel Pauline (Boggess) Bell. Patricia was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. She worked at the Beckley...
Ricky Marvin Sadler
Aug 23, 2025
Ricky Marvin Sadler, 66 of Crab Orchard passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 following a long illness.
He is the son of Madaline Sadler and the late Elwood Sadler. In addition to his father, Elwood Sadler, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Kathy Price and Teresa Sadler.
Family members left to cherish his memory are his mother Madaline Sadler of...
Daniel Russell Sterling
Aug 17, 2025
Daniel Russell Sterling-"Sarge", 80, of Maple Fork passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025. Born May 13, 1945 in Grant Town, WV. He was the son of the late Wayne and Ernestine Moomaw. Dan loved working around the house, whether it was yard work, or building something out of wood. He loved spending time with his family, whether it was immediate...
Ronny Joe Short
Aug 15, 2025
Ronny Joe Short, 84, of Oceana, Wv passed away Friday, August 15, 2025.
Born July 14, 1941 in Fanrock, WV, he was the son of the late Herbert and Delcie Trent Short.
Ronny was a truck driver and served with the 82nd Airborne Division.
He is survived by his children, Rhonda Jo Huston (Wayne) of Garrettsville, OH, Rell Carver (Debbie) of Cleveland, OH...
John Samuel Smith
Aug 10, 2025
John Samuel Smith, age 70 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was born in Fayette County on April 16, 1955 to parents, Maynard Owen Smith and Bertha Mae Thomson Smith.
John was a very special man to his community, friends and family and will be greatly missed by all. He loved the outdoors, fishing,...
David C. Hinkle
Aug 8, 2025
David C. Hinkle of Grandview, WV, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Bower’s Hospice House in Beckley, just three days shy of his 77th birthday.
Born on August 11, 1948, in Beckley, he was the son of the late Hubert and Madeline Wickline Hinkle. Dave grew up in Hilltop and was a 1966 graduate of Mount Hope...
Nicholas Andrew Thompson, Sr.
Aug 4, 2025
Nicholas Andrew Thompson, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, at Beckley VA Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Nick was born April 17, 1931 in Minden, WV. He was the beloved son of Nicholas and Elizabeth Easton Thompson. Mr. Thompson is preceded in death by his devoted wife of 66 years, Betty Rutledge Thompson. Sisters, Margaret...
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