Obituaries
Mary Sue Hesselberg
Jun 18, 2021
Mary Sue (Burklin) Hesselberg January 25,1935 - June 18, 2021 North to Alaska travels were not a girlhood dream for Mary Sue (Burklin) Hesselberg. She was a southern gal ya’ll and loved her sweet ice tea. Born January 25, 1935 in Nashville TN the one and only child born to loving parents James R. Burklin and Emma L.(Brewer) Burklin. Mary...
Jane Camille Neal
Jun 15, 2021
Jane Camille Neal, 65, of Beckley, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Jane was born June 1, 1956, in Ohio. She was a homemaker. Jane is survived by her daughter, Rose Maryann Neal of Beverly, WV; son, Allen Atkinson of VA; sisters, Bridget and Lora and a special friend, Mary Kessler. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 21,...
Eunice L. Clark
Jun 15, 2021
Eunice L. Clark, 85 years old, of Beckley, WV died peacefully in her home at 12:15 pm, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Eunice lived with her daughter and son-in-law (Ron & Rose Goodwin). She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L. Clark (Buddy); daughters, Carol L. Lilly and Kathy L. Snuffer; parents, Peter Herbert St. Clair & Della Myrtle...
Rodolfo "Rudy" Ezra Cerda
Jun 14, 2021
On Monday, June 14, 2021 Rodolfo “Rudy” Ezra Cerda, 27, of Beckley, WV suddenly entered his eternal home. Rudy was a loving father, husband, son, brother, and friend to many. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 2012 and was employed by a variety of jobs thereafter, including RC Construction where he worked alongside his father, Rudy Cerda Sr.,...
Hope Adams
Jun 12, 2021
Hope Adams, 60, of Beaver, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021. Born October 1, 1960 in Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Jackson and Sylvia Stafford Johnson. Hope was a program administrator for Bluefield State College. She was a member of Spoken Word Tabernacle and loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents,...
Tony J. Tipane
Jun 11, 2021
Tony J. Tipane, 88, of Beckley passed away Friday, June 11, 2021. Born April 22, 1933, in Mabscott, WV, he was the son of the late Agatino and Josephine Sparacino Tipane. Tony was a maintenance assistant at St. Francis De Sales. He formerly worked for the Social Security Administration in Cincinnati, OH as well as Martina Tile. Tony was an...
Mark Steven Walker
Jun 7, 2021
Mark Steven Walker, 64, of Grandview, West Virginia, went to be seated beside his Most High King on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Bowers Hospice House following a brief battle with brain cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Willis A. Walker; aunt, Jeannette Cook; and dear cousin, John Walker. He is survived by his mother, Nola Ann...
Lois Ann Woolwine
Jun 3, 2021
Lois Ann Woolwine, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June3, 2021 following an extended illness. Born September 14, 1931, in Fayette County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Clara Webb. Lois was a 1950 graduate of Kingston High School, the secretary to the director of the Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center, and...
Christina Ann Rice
May 31, 2021
Christina Ann Rice, 77, of Oak Hill, WV passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. Born August 18, 1943 in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harry David and Hilda Eileen Oliver Young. Christina loved sewing, playing bingo, and visiting her grandchildren and friends. She attended the Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Bobby Lee Bolen
May 29, 2021
Bobby Lee Bolen 54 years of age passed away May 29, 2021 at home. Bobby was a wonderful helper to all who needed him. Bob had a master’s degree in heating and plumbing and was one of the best guys around for the job. He sure knew his stuff! He was an excellent mechanic and loved to do lawn care...
Ruby Gambrell
May 22, 2021
Ruby Gambrell, 93, of Glen White, WV, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Born March 13, 1928 in Bell County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bessie Gambrell Warren. Ruby was formerly employed at the Beckley Ramada Inn. She enjoyed flowers and gardening. She was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, she was...
Maurnettia Evelyn Gray
May 22, 2021
Maurnettia Evelyn Gray, 83, of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away May 22, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born to Stephen and Frances Canaday on July 19, 1937 in Beckley, WV. Evelyn was married to the love of her life, the late William (Bill) Gray for 59 years. Together they were blessed with 2 children, 2 grandchildren...
James Alfred Tate
May 17, 2021
James Alfred Tate, 69 of Maple Fork passed away Monday, May 17, 2021. Born November 29, 1951, in Beckley he was the son of Donald Tate and the late Margaret Shelton Tate. James was a salesman for Beckley Home Show. He loved fishing and spending time with family. James played guitar for over 50 years and was one of the...
Wendy Ann McGee
May 16, 2021
Wendy Ann Williams McGee, 67, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021. Born February 22, 1954 in Cranberry, WV, she was the daughter of the late Fred D. and Joyce M. Williams. Wendy was a pharmacy tech for CVS and a member of Packs Branch Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...
Joshua Nathan Burd
May 15, 2021
Joshua Nathan Burd, 36, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. Born January 4, 1985 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of Danny Nathan and Delores Jean Long Burd. Joshua was in the construction industry. He loved sports especially basketball and football. Joshua loved a good laugh and kept his family and friends entertained. His smile and personality...
Joyce Marie Smith
May 14, 2021
Joyce (Marie) Smith was granted her angel wings on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Bowers Hospice House with Johnny, her husband, and Mandy Smith, her daughter-in-law, holding her hand. Born February 3, 1958 in Flint, Michigan she was the daughter of Jack Bland and the late Joyce Dimples Hobbs Bland. Besides her mother, Joyce was preceded in death by her...
Pamella Trent Keyser
May 12, 2021
Pamella Trent Keyser, 92, died May 12, 2021 in Beckley, following a full, loving life. She was born June 19,1928 in Marlinton, WV, the daughter of Tom Watson and Gertrude Overholt Trent. The family lived in Williamson, WV and Richlands, VA prior to settling in Beckley in 1944. Pam graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1945. She then attended...
Victor Gary Carroll
May 11, 2021
Victor Gary Carroll, 74, of Daniels moved on from this life on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 with his family by his side. Vic was born November 28, 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia to Doyle and Esther Carroll. He served his country in the United States Army as a Green Beret. Vic was an outdoorsman and he found great joy fishing any...
Gelilah Parrish Barksdale
May 6, 2021
Gelilah Parrish Barksdale 1947-2021 Gelilah Parrish Barksdale passed away on May 6, 2021. Born on September 6, 1947. She was the fifth of seven children born to Avery and Elizabeth Parrish of Ward, SC. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Avery and Dock Parrish, her sister-in-law, Peggy Parrish (Dock), and niece Stephanie Meadows....
Lawrence Lee Brammer
May 2, 2021
Lawrence Lee Brammer, 90, of coal City, WV, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at home. Born on January 29, 1931 at Affinity, WV, he was the son of the late Waldo and Versie Sweeny Brammer. Mr. Brammer was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a retired coal miner from Slab Fork Coal Company. He was...