Obituaries
Betty Jo McClung
Feb 2, 2024
Betty Jo McClung, 88, of Beckley, WV left this earth for her forever home, while in her own home, peacefully while sleeping on Friday February 2nd, 2024.
Betty was born in her parent’s home on McClure St, November 25th, 1935. She was the only daughter to the late Robert G. Agee and Stella A. (Denham) Agee Dunkley. She was also the...
Rosemary O'Dell
Feb 2, 2024
Rosemary O’Dell, 83 of Beckley, WV died on February 2, 2024. She was born in Beckley, WV in 1940 to the late James A Willis and Elva Lintecum Willis.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her son John M O’Dell and serval siblings, Clara Porter, Annette Smith, Kathleen Woody, Jackie Willis, Nadine Acord, Jr Willis, Chester Willis and Joe Willis.
Survived by...
John Donal "Don" Farley
Jan 28, 2024
In loving memory of John Donal Farley, “Don”
John Donal Farley, a devoted resident of Sophia, WV, passed away on January 28, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on February 12, 1940, Don spent his entire life cherishing faith and family above all else.
Preceded in death by his parents, Leighton Caris Farley and Ethel May Farley, brother, Leighton Caris Farley...
Gary Lee Pyle
Jan 27, 2024
Renick, West Virginia— Gary Lee Pyle, age 70, died Saturday January 27th at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley Saturday after a courageous battle with lung and liver cancer.
Gary is survived by his Mother, Lois Darlene Pyle, sisters, Darla Gene Placencia and Julitta Marie Gilbert and many nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his Father Gene Dillon Pyle.
Gary...
Millie Lee Odum
Jan 27, 2024
Millie Lee Odum, 81, of Beckley, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was born on May 3, 1942, in Beckley, West Virginia, to the late Vaughan and Regina Bales Brooks.
Millie had a successful career as a former sales coordinator for Arkansas Capital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her dedicated work ethic and contributions to the company were highly valued....
Tina Jo Davis
Jan 26, 2024
Tina Jo Davis, 62 of Coal City, WV, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at the Bowers Hospice House on January 26, 2024, following a courageous third battle with cancer.
She was born on February 22, 1961, in Beckley, West Virginia, to Arthur and Bertha Rakes. She was a 1979 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Her most recent...
Roy H. Casto, Jr.
Jan 20, 2024
Roy H. Casto, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 20. Roy was born in Charleston, WV, on May 16, 1939.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Harold Casto and Elizabeth “Lee” Thomas Casto, and his sister Mary Kathryn Casto Alterman. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of...
Evelyn Hall
Jan 18, 2024
Evelyn Hall, 93
Born in War, WV on July 13, 1930 she was the daughter of Thomas Matthew, and Rosa Myrtle Hess. Evelyn went to be with her Lord and Savior January 18, 2024 after a brief illness.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Douglas Hall, her son Dougie Hall, grandsons Jackie Clemens, and Junior Chambers, grand daughter...
Londa Kay Justus
Jan 15, 2024
Londa Kay Justus, 56, of Beckley, WV, passed away at her home on January 15, 2024, from a short but courageous battle with Glioblastoma .
Born May 6, 1967, she was the daughter of Neta Kay Brown.
Londa was a member of Faith Community Church.
She graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and worked at the...
Mary Corey
Jan 13, 2024
Mary Corey (Workman) of Beckley, passed away on January 13th 2024. Mary was born on February 15,1955 to the late Jerome and Teresa (Bria) Workman in Montgomery WV.
Mary was a dedicated mother, sister and daughter. Mary leaves behind three children, Theresa Corey, Mitchell Corey (wife Shanen) Alexandria Thomas(husband Lucas) and six grandchildren Briana, Jacob, Gracie, James, Samuel and Emma whom...
Alice Faye Prunesti
Dec 29, 2023
Alice Faye Prunesti, 82, of Daniels, WV passed away Thursday, December 29, 2023.
Born January 10, 1941 at McAlpin, WV, she was the daughter of the late Wiley McKinley and Clara Blevins Jones.
Alice was a member of Mabscott Christian Baptist Church for over 50 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson,...
Lee Ann Lehman
Dec 28, 2023
Lee Ann Lehman, 61, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday December 28, 2023.Born June 16, 1962, in Jacksonville FL to loving parents Claude and Marjorie Shumate. She grew up in Glen Fork, WV, was her class Valedictorian at Glen Rogers High School, and graduated from Bob Jones University with a degree in Elementary Education....
Kitty Carole Sizemore
Dec 25, 2023
Kitty Carole (Lewis) Sizemore spent her first Christmas in Heaven this year. Kitty left this earth December 25, 2023 at Beckley ARH following a short illness. She was the daughter of Dwight and Mary (Mounts) Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Alvah "Mickey" Sizemore, daughter Connie Adkins, son Bruce Hatfield, granddaughter Michelle Booth and...
Allen Keith Walker
Dec 24, 2023
Keith Walker ~ December 25, 1925 to December 24, 2023Allen Keith Walker of Beckley, West Virginia, went to his heavenly home on December 24, 2023, one day short of his 98th birthday. Keith was born in Litton, Mississippi to the late James Walter and Stella Gordon Walker on December 25, 1925. Five of his six siblings also preceded him in death.
After...
Violet Meluski
Dec 21, 2023
Violet Meluski, 94, of Lanark, WV, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023.Following her wishes Violet was cremated and no services are planned.
Arlene Patricia Wallen
Dec 17, 2023
Arlene Patricia Wallen, born 3/1/38 of Daniels, WV passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 after a long illness.
She earned a Bachelors degree in Education from Penn State University in 1959 and shared her knowledge with the children of southern West Virginia for 30+ years as a grade school educator. Having toured various South American countries with a...
Dennis Ray St. Clair
Dec 16, 2023
Dennis Ray St.Clair, 69 of Glen Daniel, West Virginia departed this life on December 16th, 2023 at his winter residence in Hernando, Florida. Dennis was born June 8th, 1954 in Beckley, West Virginia, to the late Ray and Norita St.Clair . Dennis graduated from Sophia High School with the class of 1972. Post Graduation he entered into a...
David Moses Rahal
Dec 15, 2023
David Moses Rahal, 72, of Beckley passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, following a courageous battle with “MDS”. Born January 3, 1951, in Beckley, he was the son of the late George and Phyllis Rahal. “Moosa” as he was affectionately referred to by his family, was a lifelong resident of Beckley and a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. David spent...
James Preston Graham
Dec 14, 2023
James Preston Graham, 74, of Crab Orchard, departed his earthly home on Thursday, December 14, after battling a long illness. Born June 30, 1949, in Stotesbury, to the late Tracy and Dona Keffer Graham and raised in Crab Orchard with his seven siblings. Jimmy was preceded in death by both parents, his stepfather, Raymond Keesee, brothers William “Bill”, Eugene, and...
John Paul Lovelace
Dec 11, 2023
John Paul Lovelace, 61, of Maple Fork, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1962, in Alexandria, VA, to Ruby Lillian Ellison Riley and the late Paul McCoy Lovelace. John was a dedicated member of the Sprague Freewill Baptist Church and had a strong sense of community. He served as a member of the Bradley Prosperity Volunteer...

