Obituaries
Dolores Wiggins
May 20, 2025
Dolores Wiggins graced us with her presence on August 27, 1962, in Paterson, New Jersey where she was born to Reuben Harding Wiggins & Helen (Rogers) Wiggins at Barnet Memorial Hospital. Dolores peacefully passed away at her home, on May 20, 2025, surrounded by her beloved children, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will never be...
Christina Louise Kesler
May 17, 2025
Christina Louise Amick-Kesler
Christina Louise Kesler, 43, of Shady Spring, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends after fighting a courageous battle with cancer for seven years.
Christina loved camping at the lake and spending time with her kids and grandkids; she always said the more family and friends, the better, and she was always up for...
Buster B. McKinney, Jr.
May 12, 2025
Buster B. McKinney, Jr., 70 of Beckley, WV, formerly of Itmann, WV, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Mckinney and others who will cherish his memory.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Park.
Arrangements are being made with the help of Calfee Funeral...
C. Keith Shumate
May 10, 2025
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The visitation for Mr. Shumate has been changed to Friday, May 23, 2-25 from 1-2 p.m.
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C. Keith Shumate
Keith was born Carlos Keith Shumate on July 22, 1930, in Glen Daniel, WV. He was a US Navy Veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. He attended Marshall University in Huntington, WV; West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV; and Cleveland State University...
Halsey Collins, Jr.
May 3, 2025
Halsey Collins, Jr, 55 of Josephine, Wv passed away on may 3, 2025.
Born October 24, 1969 in Welch, Wv, he was the son of the late Halsey Collins and Flossie Jewel.
Halsey enjoyed hunting and fishing and ginseng hunting. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Everett and sisters,...
Sandra Carol Miller
May 3, 2025
Sandra Carol Miller (Holt)
January 15, 1943 – May 3, 2025
Sandra Carol Miller (Holt), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 82.
Sandra was born on January 15, 1943, in Sullivan, WV, to the late James William Holt and Nellie Gillespie Cale....
David Ray Pierce
May 2, 2025
David Pierce, born on December 10, 1948, from Lester, WV, a very kind, loving, caring and humorous individual who left us on May 2, 2025.
He was the son of the late Earnest and Minnie Pierce.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earnest and randy pierce; a sister, Mary Cook; 2 sons, Kevin Pierce and Michael Goff; a daughter, Morgan...
Dinah Kay Lacy
May 2, 2025
Dinah Kay Lacy, 78, of Sophia, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 2nd.
Born on December 29, 1946 in Sharon, WV, she was the daughter of the late George and Lizzy Hawley.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Dennis Lacy; her son, Scotty Walker of Turtle Creek, WV; grandson, Wesley Walker of Turtle...
Paul Daniel Smith
Apr 30, 2025
Paul Daniel Smith, 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at home.
Paul was born in Daniels, WVa on July 16,1943, to Paul Andrew Smith and Eileen Rakes Smith.
Paul married Nettie Goodman on December 7, 1963. They were blessed with 2 daughters: Paula Denese and Melanie Danielle.
Paul was a lifelong resident of the Shady Spring, WVa area and was the...
Roy E. Dillon
Apr 27, 2025
Roy E. Dillon, 97, of Beckley, WV passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the English Meadows Assisted Living Center in Fishersville, Virginia.
He was born on august 28, 1927 in Riley, WV to Ethel Mae and Joseph Dillon and was a master electrician in the coal mines. Mr. Dillon was a veteran serving in the U. S. Navy during...
George Massing, Jr.
Apr 21, 2025
George Adam Massing Jr., 98, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at Raleigh General Hospital, in Beckley, West Virginia.
Born in Winona, West Virginia on August 23, 1926, George was the son of the late George A. Massing Sr and the late Nola C. Massing, and was a proud Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. After leaving the army...
David Lee Blackburn
Apr 18, 2025
David Lee Blackburn, 59, of Beckley, WV, passed away on April 18, 2025, at CAMC General Hospital after a sudden and devastating stroke. He was surrounded by his loving family and the music that he was known to enjoy in his final moments.
Born on September 4, 1965, David was the son of William "Steve" Blackburn and the late Margaret Blackburn....
Wilma Jean Zaferatos
Apr 18, 2025
Wilma “Billie” Jean Zaferatos, 88, of Beckley, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. Born on October 19, 1936, in Hinton, West Virginia, she was the daughter of coal miner William Buckland and Lena Buckland. She is survived by her loving brother and was preceded in death by her three sisters.
Billie and her late husband, Konstantinos Zaferatos, were the proud...
Margaret Plumley Fox
Apr 18, 2025
Margaret (Vargo) Plumley Fox passed away, Friday, April 18, 2025.
Survivors include sons, Mike Plumley, Thomas Plumley; Stepdaughters, Beth Stratton, Cheryl McGhee, Jennifer Humphrey; grandchildren, Vinney, Alyssa, Bryce, Seth; step grandchildren, Phillip, Britney, Kayla, Trucker, McKensi, Blake, Mersaydes, Caperton, Paul Richard; great grandchild, Arrayah.
Per her wishes there will be no visitation or service.
Mable Ann Falin
Apr 17, 2025
Mable Ann “Meek” Falin, 86, of Beckley, WV passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Born January 23, 1939, in Crab Orchard, WV, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Fitzpatrick Meek.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Edward Falin; son, John Falin; siblings, Mary Tingler and Bill Meek.
Mable was a former...
Sherry Ann Gosnell
Apr 17, 2025
Sherry Ann Gosnell, 74, of Dameron, West Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 17, 2025.
Born on April 1, 1951, Sherry lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and deep devotion to her family and her faith. She was a 1969 graduate of Rocky River High School in Lakewood, Ohio, and a graduate of...
Eva Irene Mitchell
Apr 9, 2025
Eva Irene Mitchell, 94 of Beckley West Virginia passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life.
Irene was born on April 11, 1930 to Ida Gertrude and Solomon Sinette Reed. She was a devoted wife to her now deceased husband of 58 years, Arnold Ray Mitchell.
Irene is survived by her children, Karen Mitchell Diehl and husband...
Ella Keine Hibbard
Apr 9, 2025
Ella Hibbard, age 100, of Beckley, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House. She was born December 28, 1924 in Munchweiler, Germany to the late Ludwig and Rosa Lommel.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer “Mac”Hibbard.
She was a cook at the...
Walter "Jim" Lynch
Apr 8, 2025
Walter “Jim” Lynch, 86, of Beckley passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Born October 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Clyde and Virgie Taylor Lynch.
He was the former owner of Mountain Signs.
Following his wishes no services are scheduled.
Jeanette Hutchens
Apr 3, 2025
On April 3, 2025, Jeanette O’meara Tabor Hutchens of Beckley, WV passed away after a long illness at 73 years old. She was born January 10, 1952 in Hinton, WV to the late Vaden Ryan & Ernestine Meadows Tabor. She grew up in Ballengee, WV and graduated from Talcott High School.
Proceeding her in death are her parents and a sister,...