Obituaries
Ella Keine Hibbard
Apr 9, 2025
Ella Hibbard, age 100, of Beckley, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House. She was born December 28, 1924 in Munchweiler, Germany to the late Ludwig and Rosa Lommel.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer “Mac”Hibbard.
She was a cook at the...
Walter "Jim" Lynch
Apr 8, 2025
Walter “Jim” Lynch, 86, of Beckley passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Born October 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Clyde and Virgie Taylor Lynch.
He was the former owner of Mountain Signs.
Following his wishes no services are scheduled.
Jeanette Hutchens
Apr 3, 2025
On April 3, 2025, Jeanette O’meara Tabor Hutchens of Beckley, WV passed away after a long illness at 73 years old. She was born January 10, 1952 in Hinton, WV to the late Vaden Ryan & Ernestine Meadows Tabor. She grew up in Ballengee, WV and graduated from Talcott High School.
Proceeding her in death are her parents and a sister,...
Jerome Douglas Kiser
Mar 31, 2025
Jerome D. Kiser (Doug) passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at the age of 89. Doug was born on January 12, 1936 in Welch, WV. Doug lived a life of adventure and cherished moments. Doug was as a devoted husband to Mary L. Kiser sharing 66 years of marriage. He was a loving father to his daughter Kathy and...
Jean Rae Ormandy
Mar 26, 2025
Jean Rae Ormandy, age 94, went home to be with her Lord and savior on March 26, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family.
She was born on July 29, 1930 in Beckley, WV to the late George Washington Blevins and Bessie Blevins.
Jean dedicated her life to her family and Memorial Baptist Church, where she was a...
Gladola R. Terry
Mar 25, 2025
Gladola Terry, age 93, of Lester, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House with family by her side. She was born June 20, 1931 in Egeria, WV to the late Luther Everett Robertson and Vergie Meadows Robertson.
She was a dedicated homemaker and after her husband’s retirement they opened...
Sharon Annette Bellomy
Mar 20, 2025
Sharon Annette (Workman) Bellomy, Age 73 of Beckley, WV went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2025
She was born on May 27, 1951 in Huntington, WV. Sharon Lived and made her home in Beckley, WV with her loving husband, Dwight Edward Bellomy, of 51+ years. Sharon was the loving mother of one daughter, Laura Ashley Bellomy of Charleston,...
Ray Austin
Mar 18, 2025
Ray Austin, 78, of Coal City West Virginia, suddenly passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home.
Ray was born March 11, 1947, to Elmer and Carol (Holdren) Austin. He was married to his junior high sweetheart JoAnn Austin for 62 years.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother. Those left to cherish his memories include his...
Andrew Francis Appel, III
Mar 12, 2025
Andrew F. Appel III
November 19, 1970 - March 12, 2025
Beckley, WV
Andrew Francis Appel, Ill was born in Beckley, West Virginia on November 19, 1970. He passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2025 in Charleston, West Virginia.
Andy spent most of his life close to his family. Raised in Beckley, he attended Woodrow Wilson High School, where he performed as a notable...
Phyllis Ann Daniel
Mar 10, 2025
Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Phyllis Ann Daniel 74 of Sophia passed away peacefully March 10, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley surrounded by her family.
Phyllis was born March 3, 1951 to the late Winford and Anna Bell Moore Daniel. Phyllis was a graduate of Trap Hill...
Jennetto Patrick Meadows
Feb 25, 2025
Jennetto Patrick Meadows (Pat) returned to stardust on February 19th, 2025, with his wife, Wanda Meadows. He laid with his wife, Wanda, and they both gained their wings as planned. They leave behind a daughter, Jennetta Patrice (JP) Meadows, a school psychologist at the Ohio State School for the Blind inColumbus, OH, along with many family members and friends.
Pat and...
Wanda June Meadows
Feb 25, 2025
Wanda June Whitt Meadows returned to stardust on February 19th, 2025, with her husband, Jennetto (Pat) Meadows. She laid with her husband, Pat, and they both gained their wings as planned. They leave behind a daughter, Jennetta Patrice (JP) Meadows, a school psychologist at the Ohio State School for the Blind in Columbus, OH, along with many family members and...
Lychia Ruth Jenkins
Feb 21, 2025
Lychia Ruth Jenkins, 83, passed away Friday, February 21st,2025 at CAMC Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, WV after a long illness. She was born June 9th, 1941 in Mt. Hope, WV to the late James A. and Hazel J. Clay. She was a 1959 graduate of Mt. Hope High School. She was preceded in death by her loving husband...
Carol Marie Toler
Feb 21, 2025
Carol Marie Toler-Born July 23, 1938, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2025, at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia.
She was born in Clear Fork, West Virgina raised in Oceana with the rest of her family. She graduated from Oceana High School in 1958. She was a great woman of faith who loved the...
Benjamin Dale Hylton
Feb 20, 2025
Benjamin “Ben” Dale Hylton, 86 of Beckley, passed away on February 20, 2025.
Born October 5, 1938 at Fireco, WV, he was the son of the late Jacob and Verona Hylton. Ben was a retired sales manager in the mining industry and was a member of Calloway Heights Baptist Church. He served with the U.S Air Force and U.S Army.
In addition...
Patricia Ann Lowery
Feb 20, 2025
Patricia Ann Long Lowery, 95, of Beckley, passed away February 20, 2025.
Born September 12, 1929 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Potter and Macil M. Meadows Long.
Patricia was a member of the Beckley First Baptist Church and a former member of the Radford Memorial Baptist Church in Moneta, VA
She is survived by sons, James “Thomas”...
Glenda Goedeke
Feb 19, 2025
Glenda Gaye (Nelson) Goedeke, 76, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2025 at her home in Daniels, WV, peacefully showered with love by her family, following a long illness.
Ms. Goedeke was a very well-respected and loved educator for over 30 years. Her love for the profession and the children she taught was unparalleled and she will be missed by many.
Ms. Goedeke...
Johnny Lee Goodman
Feb 17, 2025
Johnny Lee Goodman , 78 of Crab Orchard, passed away on February 17th at his home after a lengthy illness surrounded by family, friends and his beloved dog Izzy.
He was born March 25,1946 in Welch, West Virginia to Mike and Mary (Elsie) Goodman who preceded him in death. Also preceding are 4 brothers and a sister.
Johnny was a graduate of...
Joseph David Green
Feb 17, 2025
Joseph David Green
June 10, 1950 – February 17, 2025
With hearts full of love and cherished memories, we mourn the passing of Joseph David Green, who left this world on February 17, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Joe touched the lives of so many with his warmth, humor, and gentle spirit.
Joe was born on June 10,...
Orman Junior Groff
Feb 16, 2025
Orman Groff Jr. “Jeep”
Feb 17, 2025
Jeep Groff of Nimtz, suddenly passed away while at home on Feb 17, 2025. Jeep was at home with his wife, Vicki and beloved dog Sam.
Jeep worked 35 yrs. As a heavy equipment operator in the coal industry and loved his job. Jeep LOVED working….. When he would come home from the coal mines, he...