Obituaries
Valerie Zimba
Jun 16, 2023
Valerie was born July 30, 1941 in Beckley, West Virginia, the second child of William and Beatrice Binderman. She was a quintessential wartime baby, the trailing end of the Silent Generation, born while her father was serving in the Pacific Fleet. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School as a member of the class of ’59 she moved west...
Robert "Bob" Franklin Williams
Jun 14, 2023
What a day that will be
When my Jesus I shall see
And I look upon his face
The one who saved me by his grace
When he takes me by the hand
And leads me through the Promised Land
What a day, glorious day that will be
Robert “Bob” Franklin Williams, 51, of Helen, passed away Wednesday,...
Susan Ross Sullivan
Jun 13, 2023
Susan Ross Winner Sullivan passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the age of 73.
A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, WV, Susan went on to earn a master’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Marshall University, where she later became an Associate Professor of Communication Disorders.
She served as President of the Junior Women’s...
Nora Bobbie Ferris
Jun 12, 2023
Nora Beatrice “Bobbie” Bonham Ferris passed from her earthly life on June 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Bowers Hospice House. Bobbie was born on May 29, 1930, in Sprague, WV, to C. K. and Stella Blanche Wickline Bonham. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1948. She was married to Gene Graham Ferris on August...
Betty Ethel Thompson
Jun 11, 2023
Betty E. Thompson, 87, of Beckley, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 11, 2023. Betty was born April 28, 1936 in Lillybrook, WV. She was the daughter of the late William and Lula Jane Rutledge.
She is preceded in death by her brothers William “Billy”, Donald, Roger, and Bobby Rutledge; sisters June Meadows and Joann...
Melissa and Roger Bartusiak
Jun 10, 2023
Melissa Ann Stanley Bartusiak, 54, of Beckley passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023.
Born July 26, 1968 in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of Barbara “Lynn” Osborne Alley and Allen Stanley.
Melissa was an accountant for Vecellio & Grogan. She enjoyed physical fitness, reading and puzzles.
She is survived by her mother, Barbara “Lynn” Alley; father, Allen Stanley...
Thomas James DePolo
Jun 10, 2023
Thomas James DePolo, 81, of Shady Spring, WV, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023.
Born August 17, 1941 in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Phillip and Grace Smith DePolo.
Thomas spent his childhood in Winber, PA. He was a former sales engineer for Toshiba and Picker International and also worked in the radiology department at...
Wesley Robert Beckett
Jun 8, 2023
Wesley R. Beckett, 93, of Crab Orchard, West Virginia, passed away June 8, 2023.
Wesley was born, September 27, 1929, to the late Claire and Moda Beckett also of Crab Orchard, West Virginia.
Wesley was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in 1947. He was a lifelong member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church.
Wesley started out at...
Billy Eugene Pugh, Jr.
Jun 3, 2023
Billy Eugene Pugh, Jr., 57 of Colcord passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023.
Born May 15, 1966 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Billy Pugh, Sr. and Geraldine Thompson Pugh.
Billy liked to hunt for ginseng, being outdoors and hunting.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Robert "Bobby" and Michael...
Sharon Lynn Bolen
Jun 1, 2023
Sharon Lynn Bolen, 71, of Daniels, WV passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on June 1, 2023 at CAMC in Charleston, WV. Born November 26, 1951 in Lee County Virginia, however, she was a resident of WV for most of her life and it was here that she called home. She was preceded in death by her mother...
Charles Edward Ferguson, Jr.
May 28, 2023
Charles Edward Ferguson, jr, age 54, of Crab Orchard, WV departed to Heaven surrounded by family on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
He was born September 28, 1968at Fort Brag, NC to Mary Kythryn Fain and the late Charles Ferguson.
He leaves behind his wife, Lisa Ferguson of Crab Orchard, WV; his mother, Mary Kythryn Fain of Lester; two daughters,...
Elizabeth Lynn Kisker
May 27, 2023
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Elizabeth Lynn Kisker, on May 27, 2023 at the age of 80.
Born on May 21, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, to parents Paul and Ruth Hunsinger. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio, later moving to Bluefield, West Virginia and then, later in life, to Beckley, West...
Rev. Roy E. Shrewsbury
May 26, 2023
Reverend Roy E. Shrewsbury, 98, of Beaver, West Virginia, passed away May 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
Roy was born, February 9, 1925, to the late James and Virgie Shrewsbury of Daniels, WV.
Roy was a graduate of Shady Spring High School and Beckley College graduating top of his class summa cum laude.
Roy served in the 36th Texas Infantry Division during World War II with the rank of Staff Sargent. He received 2 Purple Hearts, 3 Bronze Stars...
Wilma Ingram Fitzpatrick
May 26, 2023
Wilma Ingram Fitzpatrick, 97 years young, received her call to heaven on Friday, May 26, 2023 following a long and fulfilling life. She was a lifelong resident of Mac Arthur, WV and had lived the last year of her life with her daughter in Lewisburg WV. She had recently moved to The Rocking Chair Assisted Living Home.
She was...
Mary Frances Martin
May 25, 2023
Mary Frances Martin, 88, of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away Thursday, may 25, 2023.
Born July 28, 1934 in Helen, WV, she was the daughter of the late Arnold William and Irma Kathleen Stiff Martin.
Mary retired as a supervisor for Ohio State Employment Services. After her retirement she returned home to West Virginia to care for her mother. ...
Annetta Allen
May 25, 2023
Annetta “Blackburn” Allen of Fayette Co., formerly of Stanaford, WV entered eternal rest on May 25, 2023 at the young age of 79.
Born in Layland WV, she was the daughter of Agnes “Verna” Blackburn and Leonard Blackburn Sr. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her only daughter Edwina Allen-Ivey, “Wendy”; 3 brothers Donnie, Leonard Jr....
David Asher Phillips
May 24, 2023
David Asher Phillips, 67, of Lester passed away on Wednesday, may 24, 2023. No services are planned.
Sherry Ann Lively
May 20, 2023
Sherry Ann Lively (Sears) 55 of MacArthur, WV went to heaven on May 20, 2023. Born in Beckley, WV on September 25, 1967. She was the daughter of the late Curtis and Jean Sears. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, brother Curt Sears, and her husband (first true love) Dale Lively.
Sherry was a free spirit...
Ernestine Tigert
May 15, 2023
Ernestine Tigert, 94, of Beckley, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023.
Born January 24, 1929 in Kentwood, LA, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Lena Blades Crawford.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charlie W. Tigert.
Ernestine is survived by a son, William Tigert of Beckley; daughters, June R....
Indy Cynthia Snyder
May 13, 2023
Indy Cynthia Snyder, 66, of Ghent, passed away May 13, 2023.
Born July 4, 1956 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Merzie Taylor.
Indy was a retired RN having worked at the Beckley VAMC.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Truman Snyder.
She is survived by her children, Patricia Barnett of Ghent,...
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