Obituaries
Sidney C. Jessup
Feb 18, 2023
Sidney Carlton “Tony” Jessup, 77, of Daniels, West Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 18, 2023, following a long illness.Sidney was born April 12, 1945, in Asheboro, North Carolina to Raymond Jessup and Margaret Davis Jessup, and was raised on a tobacco farm in Ramseur, North Carolina. Sidney joined the U.S. Marine Corps in January...
Brenda Sue Blankenship
Feb 14, 2023
Brenda Sue Blankenship, 74, went to be with the Lord on February 14th, 2023. There she was reunited with her husband and valentine, Terry Dale Blankenship, her parents, Duke and Velma Blevins, her brothers Robert and Winston Blevins, and her sister, Mary Irvin.
Brenda was a homemaker that loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. She...
Ricky Alan Martin
Feb 13, 2023
Ricky Alan Martin, 68, of Beckley, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023. He was born September 8, 1954 to the late Clifford Lyndel Martin and the late Ruth Edwards Martin. He was also preceded in death by his son, Nicholas Paul Martin; a sister, Robin Martin Hicks, a niece or nephew, Baby Brakefield; in-laws, Cecil and Marth Richards and...
Reverend Irvin Gerald Steiding
Feb 11, 2023
Reverend Irvin Gerald Steiding died on February 11, 2023, at 1:55am.
He was born the son of Gerald E. and Evelyn (Herman) Steiding at a tenant house on the Weber Farm property near Oakland, MD, November 29, 1932.
At an early age, the family moved to Piedmont, WV, where he attended grade and high schools and graduated from Piedmont...
Agnes Marie Nagy
Feb 11, 2023
Agnes Peelish Nagy, 87, of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Agnes was born on August 15, 1935, in Raleigh, WV. She was the youngest of eleven children to John and Paulina Jaichicka Peelish. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Julius Nagy. They lived together most of their married life...
Betty Jane Sarver
Feb 8, 2023
Betty Jane Holstein Sarver, 74, of Beckley, WV, was called home on February 8, 2023, by her heavenly father, while surrounded by her immediate family. Born on April 21, 1948, she was the fourth of five children to the late Burley Bentley “Bill” and Lillian Mini Holstein of Glen View, WV.
In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded...
Jackie Ray McPeake
Feb 7, 2023
Jackie Ray McPeake, 76, of Beckley, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
Born November 26, 1946 at Slab Fork, he was the son of Lucille Collins McPeake of Sophia, Wv and the late Sammy Moyer McPeake.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Caralene Goodwin McPeake and brothers, Richard and Samuel A. McPeake...
Dr. Jerry Allen Kruchkow
Jan 30, 2023
Dr. Jerry Allen Kruchkow, age 91 of Beckley, WV passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2023.Jerry was born, July 6, 1931 to parents Alex and Anne Kruchkow in Bay City, Michigan. Jerrygraduated from Akron High School in 1949 where he met the love of his life, Norine CharlotteHorst.After working a couple jobs, Jerry enlisted into the United State Air force...
Lowie Edward Lilly
Jan 26, 2023
Lowie Edward “Eddie” Lilly, 74, a lifelong resident of Shady Spring passed away January 26, 2023. Eddie, to all who knew him, was born on June 28, 1948 to Mildred Gross Lilly and Freddie Lee Lilly who preceded him in death. Eddie was also preceded by Margaret Ann Hale Lilly, his faithful wife of 52 years. Eddie is survived...
Nancy Jean Chambers
Jan 24, 2023
Nancy Jean Chambers, 86 of Beckley passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Born June 11, 1936 in Sprague, WV, she was the daughter of the late Reginald and Gladys Harris Angle.
Nancy attended Mabscott Christian Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Alvin Chambers.
She is survived by...
John Edward Covey
Jan 23, 2023
John “Johnny” Edward Covey, 93, of Surveyor, West Virginia passed away on Monday January 23rd, 2023, peacefully at his home. He was born on February 24th, 1929, to the late William Edward and Nettie Jane Covey. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Dotsie Ellen Covey, and brother Bryce...
Bobby Wilson Bolen
Jan 22, 2023
Bobby Wilson Bolen, age 76, of Beckley, left this world to be with his Savior on January 22, 2023 after bravely fighting multiple illnesses.
Those left to love and remember him are: his wife of 56 years, Joyce Bolen, daughter and son-in-law Carolyn and Trampus Walker, grandsons Hunter Walker, Stephen Walker and his wife, Shanine Walker, granddaughter Jessika...
Earl A. Whitener, Jr.
Jan 22, 2023
Earl A. Whitener, Jr., 90, of Beckley, WV passed away on January 22, 2023. As a life-long resident of Beckley, Earl was born on March 20, 1932. Throughout his life, Earl connected with many people in a very special way. He loved to spend time with his beloved wife of 72 years, Bonnie and his family. He enjoyed many...
David Lee Crouch
Jan 19, 2023
With profound sadness we announce the passing of David Lee Crouch, 65, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather to his family and to all the many friends he had and the lives he touched. He passed on January 19, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital.
Born November 13, 1957 in Rhode Island he was the son of the late,...
Steven Douglas Maynard
Jan 18, 2023
Steven Douglas Maynard, 64, of Beckley, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Born in Beckley on August 11, 1958, he was the son of the late Clifford and Betty Rhodes Maynard.
Steven was a former lineman for C&P Telephone Company.
Following his wishes no services are planned.
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home.
Karen Denae Skiles
Jan 12, 2023
Karen Denae Skiles, 47, of Beckley, WV, passed away on January 12, 2023. Through God’s grace and many prayers, she passed in her home with her mother and family by her side. Karen was born on June 14, 1975 in Beckley, WV. She was the daughter of Denny and Beverly Skiles.
Karen was an amazing daughter, sister, and Auntie...
Carol Lynn Brown
Jan 11, 2023
Carol Lynn Brown, 53, of Beckley, WV. Passed away on January 11, 2023 from her battle with MDS. She was Born on July 17, 1969 in Beckley, the daughter of Troy and Dixie Cox of Coal City WV.
Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was an outgoing, down to earth, beautiful, caring person...
Arbutas Lynn Burnside
Jan 3, 2023
Arbutas Lynn Burnside, 72 of Surveyor, WV passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
Born July 22, 1950 in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Herbert F. and Edith F. Moore Patton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Todd Edward Webb.
Arbutas is survived by her siter, Joanne Koeniger (Roy);...
Mary Ruth Woods
Jan 2, 2023
Mary Ruth Woods, age 95, passed away January 2, 2023 at the Villages of Greystone, Daniels, WV, where she was a resident for 7 years. The family would like to thank the staff of Greystone and Hospice of Southern West Virginia for their care and friendship during her stay. She was born March 17, 1927 to the late Isaiah...
Margaret Kathleen McGaha
Dec 29, 2022
Margaret Kathleen “Kathy” McGaha of Beckley, WV passed away on December 29, 2022 at the age of 76.
She was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband of 29 years, Donald McGaha; her sisters, Sheila McClung Acord and Jeanette McClung Alexander; her father, Maxwell McClung and mother, Margaret “Peggy” McClung.
Kathy was a faithful volunteer in the...