Obituaries
Daniel Ray "Boone" McGrady
Apr 29, 2022
Daniel Ray “Boone” McGrady, 72 of Bunker Hill, WV, passed away peacefully in his home on April 29, 2022.
He was born January 25, 1950 to the late Simpson Avery McGrady and Zelma East McGrady of Lester, WV. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald “Dale” McGrady of Lester, WV.
Boone was a retired construction foreman...
Bobby Wyatt Pegram
Apr 28, 2022
Bobby Wyatt Pegram, 78, of Fireco, WV passed away April 28, 2022 at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Willa Pegram; his daughter, Serina Pegram and sisters, Joann Pegram and Janice Swisher.
Those left to cherish his memory are brothers Randy Pegram (Marilyn), Donnie Mann (Rebecca) and sister Karen...
Aaron Joel Bryce Sopher
Apr 20, 2022
Aaron Joel Bryce Sopher, born January 24th, 1994, passed away at the age of 28 on April 20th, 2022. Though he left this world far too soon, he left this world a better place.
Aaron was proud of his accomplishments, including recently becoming a Licensed Electrician, and found tremendous pleasure in hard work. He was an excellent athlete and participated...
Henrietta Lee "Sue" Manning
Apr 18, 2022
Henrietta Lee “Sue” Manning, 77 of Sophia, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. Born January 14, 1945 in Eccles, WV, she was the daughter of the late William and Minnie Belle Phipps Miser. Sue was a caregiver for 40 years and worked as a manager in the food industry retiring from Tudors. She was a member of Clifftop Missionary Baptist...
Laura Helen Pettry
Apr 14, 2022
Laura Helen Pettry, 89 of Glen Daniel was born March 27, 1933, and passed away peacefully in her home with the care of family on April 14, 2022. Helen was very fond of feeding birds and watching them from her front porch. She enjoyed being surrounded by her plants and flowers and had a green thumb. She had a love...
Jo Ann Adams
Apr 12, 2022
Jo Ann Adams, 85, of shady Spring, Wv, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Born January 26, 1937, in Wyoming County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Maxine Walker Browning. Jo Ann was a retired bank teller for Chase Bank. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Adams and...
Joseph Edward Workman
Apr 8, 2022
Joseph Edward Workman, 85, of York, SC, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022. Born April 8, 1937 at Rock View, WV, he was the son of the late Roby and Letah Cook Workman. Joe was a retired tipple operator for Maple Meadow Mining. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sons, David and Timothy Ray; brother,...
Julia C. Griffith
Apr 4, 2022
Julia C. Griffith of Waxhaw, formerly of Beckley, WV, passed away April 4, 2022. She was born September 12, 1930, to the late Rock and Katherine Cheek. She was preceded in passing by her husband, James “Jim” Griffith; son, James Russel Griffith; daughter, Mary Ann Griffith Snuffer; and brothers, Toney, James, and Ed Cheek. Julia worshiped at Calloway Heights Baptist...
Brenda Gail Hunt
Apr 1, 2022
Brenda Gail Reel Hunt, 68, of Beckley, WV passed away Friday, April 1, 2022. Born June 13, 1953, in Wiesbaden, Germany, and she was the daughter of Curtis Calvin Reel and the late Elda Lea Weese Reel. Brenda was a caretaker of many children and adults. She loved animals, especially her dog Jasmine and her “fur grandkids” and her late...
Penny Gail Williams
Mar 29, 2022
Penny Gail Williams, 59 of Beckley passed away on March 29. She was born on February 2, 1963 in Staunton, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late George and Connie Meade. Penny is survived by her longtime partner, Ricky Suttle and daughters Heather (Shane) Blackburn and Katlyn (Andrew) Smith. Sisters, Michelle Hill and Lavena Sweetser, and a brother George...
Billy Heath, Jr.
Mar 27, 2022
Billy Heath Jr., a loving father and kind hearted resident of Midway, West Virginia passed away Sunday morning after a battle with Leukemia. He was 58 years old. His compassion for others touched lives in West Virginia and in Arizona where he lived and worked for many years. Billy was a hardworking man who loved fishing and spending time outdoors....
Herman Lee "Butch" Blevins
Mar 26, 2022
Herman Lee “Butch” Blevins 71, of Sophia, died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Raleigh General Hospital with his nieces by his side. He was born on May 28, 1950, to the late Selby H. Blevins and Grace “Trivett” Blevins. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa; infant son, Selby Lee Blevins; three infant siblings; brothers,...
Martha Susan Rucker
Mar 25, 2022
Martha Susan Rucker 70, died at home on Friday March 25. She was born on October 17, 1951 in Fitzgerald Georgia, the daughter of Floyd and Effie McElmurray. Mrs. Rucker was a Pharmacist at Kroger in Beckley and also a Delta Airlines flight attendant for over 30 years. Besides her very busy professional life she enjoyed reading and travel and...
Dr. Syed Rasheed
Mar 17, 2022
Dr. Syed Rasheed , loving husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully in his home surrounded by friends and family on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 1:30 pm. His loving wife, Zarina was at his bedside. He was buried according to Islamic funeral tradition. He died on an auspicious day in Islam called Shabe Berat and was laid to rest on...
Erica Lynn "Sis" Snuffer
Mar 13, 2022
Erica Lynn Snuffer, 43 affectionately known as "Sis" of Hendersonville, TN, formerly of Summersville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Born August 5, 1978 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Marsha Lynn Walker and Iverson Cotton Snuffer. Erica was a former bookkeeper for Leisure World and also worked for...
Shirley Jean Davis
Mar 12, 2022
Shirley Davis of Rock Creek went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 12,2022 at Bowers Hospice House. She leaves behind her 4 children, Shawn Skaggs, Bridgette Skaggs, Jody Skaggs, Jackie Skaggs all of Beckley who she loved dearly. She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren as well as 7 sisters and 4 brothers. She was a caring mother,...
John Daniel Bolen
Mar 11, 2022
John Daniel Bolen, 53, of Sophia, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022. Born October 21, 1968, he was the son of the late James Willard and Hattie Marie Alexander Bolen. John was a mechanic and loved spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Christopher Edward Alexander, James Ernie...
Joseph Wade Lilly
Mar 10, 2022
Joseph Wade Lilly, 54, of Cool Ridge, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022. Born February 20, 1968 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Percy Ray and Ursula Barbara Goedeke Lilly. Joseph was a former Veterans Adjustment Counselor with the Veterans Administration. He loved his pets, reading, working on his computer and military history. He was a...
Sharon Ann Dempsey
Mar 9, 2022
Sharon Ann Dempsey, 69, of Beckley passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Born November 22, 1952 in IL, she was the daughter of the late Gordon James and Guiseppina Sia Duguid. Sharon was a pool manager at New River Park for many years. She was also an instructor at the YMCA and most recently worked at Historic Black Knight Municipal...
Gilbert Howard Cochran, Sr.
Mar 2, 2022
Gilbert Howard Cochran, Sr., 95 of Beckley, West Virginia, went peacefully to Heaven to be with his Lord on March 2, 2022. Howard, a WW2 veteran was a Naval Motor Machinist’s Mate Third Class, serving his beloved country valiantly in the Pacific war arena. He was a welder and owned his own business for several years. He also worked for...
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