Obituaries
Erik Faust
Aug 20, 2022
Erik “Gang” Faust, 55 of Beckley, WV went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 20, 2022.
He was born November 14, 1966, in Philadelphia to the late Ernest Faust, and Mother Pearline Faust.
Erik was a manager at IHOP, where he met many friends that we now call family. In his spare time, he would be playing pool on...
Sherry Diann McKinney
Aug 12, 2022
On the morning of Friday, August 12, 2022, Sherry McKinney of Crab Orchard beloved Wife, Mom, Granny and Gigi, passed away at the age of 73. She was preceded in death by her Father H.A. Kiblinger (Bud) and Mother Margaret Kiblinger her Brother Ricky Kiblinger and Sister Shelia Linksweiler.
She is survived by her loving husband Ronald E McKinney...
Stephen Walter Viars
Jul 18, 2022
Stephen Walter Viars went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 18, 2022. He was born on April 29. 1983 to the late Charles “Chuck” Stephen Viars and Pansy May Long in Beckley, WV. Stephen graduated from Independence High School. Stephen’s children Abbie, Kaylee, Andrew, and Maggie were the light of his life. His smile was ear to ear...
Pamela Sue Harrison
Jul 18, 2022
Pamela Sue Harrison, 58, of Harper, WV departed this earth for her heavenly home on July 18, 2022.
Pamela was born November 5, 1963 in Baltimore, MD. She was the daughter of James Harrison and the late Mazie Harrison.
Pamela enjoyed playing guitar and writing songs. She loved listening to Elvis Presley and Rod Stewart. She loved drawing and was...
Mary Patricia Blair
Jul 15, 2022
Mary Patricia Blair 76 of Sophia, WV went to sleep and woke up in the arms of Jesus on July 15, 2022, where she is now walking the streets of gold.
Born July 22, 1945, in Danbury, NC she was the daughter of the late Carl Vance Mabe and Mary Magdalene Mabe.
Mary was a devout Christian and could...
Dewanna Gail Jimenez
Jul 11, 2022
Dewanna Gail Puckett Jimenez Contreras, 41, of Coal City, WV, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022.
Born October 21, 1980, she was the daughter of the late Robert Allen Puckett and Mary Ellen Tyree Puckett of Coal City, WV.
Dewanna graduated from New Life Christian Academy. She loved spending time with her fiancé, David, Mom and her children, driving,...
Billy Jake Woods
Jul 11, 2022
Billy Jake Woods, 35, of Mt. Hope, WV, departed this life on Monday, July 11, 2022 at his residence.
He was born March 7, 1987 in Bluefield, WV, the son of Sally Ann Woods of Besoco, WV.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Okie Woods and Edris Woods along with several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Billy...
Wylie G. Davidson
Jul 11, 2022
Wylie G. Davidson of Fairdale WV entered into Heaven on July 11, 2022 after a long illness. He was born July 30, 1945 in Eccles WV. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Bud, Virgile, and Roger Davidson; sister Nancy Cochran; 2 sons, Wylie Davidson Jr. and Jeremy Price. He is survived by his wife Pamela; sons...
Shirley Louise Gilles
Jul 10, 2022
Shirley Louise Gilles entered into rest on July 10th, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 at West Virginia Memorial Gardens, in Nicholas County. Visitation will be at 1:30 pm and the service will be held at 2:00 pm. She is survived by her four children, six grandchildren, and many siblings. In...
Oleda Carol Heyen
Jul 9, 2022
Oleda, Carol Heyen, 61, of Crab Orchard, left us to join her husband in Heaven on Saturday, July 9, 2022.
Born November 10, 1960 in Newport, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Keller and Oleda Carol Keller of Beckley.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her children, Harold Heyen Jr, Oleda Parvin and...
Steven Joshua Carr
Jul 6, 2022
Steven Joshua Carr, 32, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022.
Born August 7, 1989 in Altamonte Springs, FL, he was the son of Albert Menozzi and Denise Vining of FL.
Steven worked in the construction industry. He loved music and spending time with his kids.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Haley Brooke Wilkinson of...
Rachel Ann Surratt Stoots
Jul 6, 2022
Rachel Ann Surratt Stoots, 80, of Eccles, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022.
Born June 16, 1942 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late John and Bessie Barnett Davidson.
Rachel was a CAN. She was a certified Church of God minister and attended the Eccles Church of God and the Bolt Church of God. She liked visiting with...
Carlos Lee Privett
Jul 5, 2022
Carlos Lee Privett, 74, of Beckley, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
Born March 2, 1948 in Maben, WV, he was the son of the late Arthur and Kathleen Meadows Privett.
Carlos was a superintendent for Maben Energy. And a member of Stepping Stone Ministries. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at his camp on the Greenbrier River.
In...
Thomas Roger McGrady
Jul 3, 2022
Thomas Roger McGrady, 81, of Shady Spring passed away on Sunday July 3, 2022 following a short illness. Roger was born August 13, 1940 to the late Simpson Avery McGrady and Zelma East McGrady of Lester. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, T. Russell McGrady, brothers, Ronald “Dale” McGrady, Daniel “Boone” McGrady, father-in-law...
Delbert Eugene Scurlock
Jul 3, 2022
Delbert Eugene Scurlock, 77, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022.
Born April 17, 1945 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Rex Andrew and Annie Lynn Fitzpatrick Scurlock.
Delbert was a former Grocery Manager for Food Lion. He was a U.S. navy veteran serving on the US Dyess and USS Brumby during the Vietnam War. He...
Steve Hunt
Jun 21, 2022
Steve Hunt, Jr, 75, of Shady spring, Wv, passed away June 21, 2022.
Born October 7, 1946 in Crumpler, WV, he was the son of the late Steve and Madeline Bailey Hunt.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Sue Hunt and son, Steven Andrew Hunt.
Steve was a retired factory worker and...
Richard Edward McDorman
Jun 21, 2022
Richard Edward McDorman, 75, of Beckley, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
Born January 7, 1947 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Harry and Betty Burton McDorman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca McDorman.
Richard was a 1964 graduate of Stoco High School. He received an associates degree from...
Sandra Faye Pack
Jun 20, 2022
Sandra Faye Pack , 71 ,of Mabscott WV, formerly of Mt. Hope ,WV and Clear Fork WV.A wonderful , beloved Christian,wife, mother and grandmother went into her heavenly father's loving arms in the early morning of June 20,2022.She used to say that sometimes God takes the sickness out of the person or in her case he takes the person out...
John Bailey Hedrick
Jun 19, 2022
John Bailey Hedrick, 77, of Beckley passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Bowers Hospice House on June 19, 2022. John was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 18, 1945, to the late Dr. John A. Hedrick and Natalie Bailey Hedrick.
John graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1963 where he was recognized as one of...
Clarice June Cook
Jun 15, 2022
Clarice June Cook, 86, of Beckley, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. She was born in Arnett on January 17, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Arlie and Effie Dickens. Clarice was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 54 years, Alfred “Tony” Cook; a sister, Betty Miller; and a...

