Obituaries

James Dallas Floyd

James Dallas Floyd

Jul 9, 2023

James Dallas Floyd, of Bradley, WV , passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the age of 97. Born on September 30, 1925, he was the  son of the late Eugene and Dora Wilson Floyd.

Throughout his life, James dedicated himself to his work as a contractor and made numerous contributions to his field. He attended the First...

Nelson Russell Dew

Nelson Russell Dew

Jul 7, 2023

 

Nelson Russell Dew

September 6, 1931 – July 7, 2023

 

Nelson was born the fourth child into a family which eventually numbered six. Besides his parents of Robert and Dottie Miller Dew, he was preceded in death by Harold, Raymond and Gene. He is survived by two sisters, Betty Mallamas and Shirley Dew and many loving nephews and...

Jewell Tolbert Zutaut

Jewell Tolbert Zutaut

Jun 28, 2023

 

Jewell Tolbert Zutaut departed this life for a new life in heaven on June 28, 2023.  She was born March 26, 1927, to the late James Scott and Pearl Davis Tolbert.  Her life spanned 96 years, 3 months and 2 days.  She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1945.  She married Grover Zutaut in 1948 and he preceded...

Judy Gail Gunter

Judy Gail Gunter

Jun 24, 2023

 

Judy Gail Gunter, 74, of Shady Spring, WV passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023 from complications of frontotemporal dementia.  She was born in Bluefield, WV on March 10, 1949 to the late Charles and Evelyn Smallwood.  She graduated Pineville High School in 1967 and attended Marshall University for three years.  Judy began her career with the United States...

Lou Ann Grose

Lou Ann Grose

Jun 19, 2023

 

Lou Ann Yates-Grose

Lou Ann Yates, 70, of Crab Orchard passed away peacefully Monday, June 19th at Bowers Hospice House following a long illness. She was born December 27th, 1952, to Hope Yates and (late) Fred Ray Yates of Crab Orchard. Lou Ann was a 1970 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School where she was a flautist in the...

Ann M. Shumate

Ann M. Shumate

Jun 16, 2023

 

Ann M. Shumate, 81 passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 in in Medina, OH.

Ann was born on February 26, 1931 at Stover, WV. Ann attended Beckley College and Concord University where she received a bachelor’s degree in education. She also attended West Virginia University where she received a master’s degree in education. Ann taught elementary school for five...

Valerie Zimba

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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...