Obituaries
Allen Keith Walker
Dec 24, 2023
Keith Walker ~ December 25, 1925 to December 24, 2023Allen Keith Walker of Beckley, West Virginia, went to his heavenly home on December 24, 2023, one day short of his 98th birthday. Keith was born in Litton, Mississippi to the late James Walter and Stella Gordon Walker on December 25, 1925. Five of his six siblings also preceded him in death.
After...
Violet Meluski
Dec 21, 2023
Violet Meluski, 94, of Lanark, WV, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023.Following her wishes Violet was cremated and no services are planned.
Arlene Patricia Wallen
Dec 17, 2023
Arlene Patricia Wallen, born 3/1/38 of Daniels, WV passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 after a long illness.
She earned a Bachelors degree in Education from Penn State University in 1959 and shared her knowledge with the children of southern West Virginia for 30+ years as a grade school educator. Having toured various South American countries with a...
Dennis Ray St. Clair
Dec 16, 2023
Dennis Ray St.Clair, 69 of Glen Daniel, West Virginia departed this life on December 16th, 2023 at his winter residence in Hernando, Florida. Dennis was born June 8th, 1954 in Beckley, West Virginia, to the late Ray and Norita St.Clair . Dennis graduated from Sophia High School with the class of 1972. Post Graduation he entered into a...
David Moses Rahal
Dec 15, 2023
David Moses Rahal, 72, of Beckley passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, following a courageous battle with “MDS”. Born January 3, 1951, in Beckley, he was the son of the late George and Phyllis Rahal. “Moosa” as he was affectionately referred to by his family, was a lifelong resident of Beckley and a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. David spent...
James Preston Graham
Dec 14, 2023
James Preston Graham, 74, of Crab Orchard, departed his earthly home on Thursday, December 14, after battling a long illness. Born June 30, 1949, in Stotesbury, to the late Tracy and Dona Keffer Graham and raised in Crab Orchard with his seven siblings. Jimmy was preceded in death by both parents, his stepfather, Raymond Keesee, brothers William “Bill”, Eugene, and...
John Paul Lovelace
Dec 11, 2023
John Paul Lovelace, 61, of Maple Fork, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1962, in Alexandria, VA, to Ruby Lillian Ellison Riley and the late Paul McCoy Lovelace. John was a dedicated member of the Sprague Freewill Baptist Church and had a strong sense of community. He served as a member of the Bradley Prosperity Volunteer...
Reva Jean Bailey
Dec 9, 2023
Reva Jean Bailey, 91, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was a dearly treasured mother and grandmother, but most importantly, a faithful woman of God.
Reva was born on November 27, 1932 to the late Earl and Clotine Farley. She was married for 59 joyful years to the late Delbert Lee Bailey. Their marriage was...
Eva Mae Mattox
Dec 4, 2023
Eva Mae Blackwell Mattox, 88, of Crab Orchard, formerly of Oceana, passed away Monday evening, December 4, 2023, at Bowers Hospice House.
Born October 18, 1935, at Helen, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Gladys Mann Blackwell.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Mason Griffith, her...
Wanda Grey Grealis
Dec 1, 2023
Wanda Grey Grealis, age 75, of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away on December 1, 2023. She was born on August 4, 1948, in Beckley, WV, to the late William "Jasper" Mills and Flossie "Thelma" Reed Mills.
Wanda is survived by her two daughters, Elizabeth Grealis Meadows and husband Jerry of Beckley, and Thelma Grealis Craghead and husband Chris of...
Shirley Anita Cleary
Dec 1, 2023
Shirley Bates Cleary, 85, passed away December 1, 2023 in Beckley, WVa after an extended illness. Mrs. Cleary was born in Norton, Va on December 3, 1937.
Shirley leaves behind her husband of 46 years, Earnest Cleary, of Beckley. Also surviving are her three sons Terry L. Roop of Surfside Beach, SC; Jeffrey L. Roop, Norton, Va; and Geno Roop,...
James Elmore Harrison
Nov 29, 2023
James Elmore Harrison of Harper, WV passed away on November 29, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born on September 7, 1935 to George and Martha Harrison.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mazie; daughter Pamela and granddaughter, Cassandra Lynn.
James served in the Army as a paratrooper. He was a coal miner and deisel mechanic,...
Matthew Ray Ketcherside
Nov 26, 2023
Matthew Ray Ketcherside, age 71, of Del Paso, CA died in Beckley, WV on November 26, 2023.
Matthew Ray Ketcherside was born in Del Paso, CA on January 7th, 1952. Matthew loved shooting guns, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Matthew raised Game Birds for many years of his life. Matthew worked in the labor union...
Connie Sue Dawson
Nov 25, 2023
Connie Sue Gunnoe Dawson of Knoxville TN, formerly of Beckley and Lewisburg WV, passed away on November 25, 2023 at the age of 85. She was born on November 24, 1938 to the late Albert and Lee Ann Gunnoe. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Darrell Dawson in February 2014.
Connie was a devoted member of...
Henry Cozort
Nov 18, 2023
Henry Cozort age 85 currently of Shady Spring WV formerly Glen Fork WV departed his earthly home on November 18,2023. Born September 10,1938 in Sabine WV. Preceded in death by his parents George and Lakie Catherine Cozort. Also, preceded in death by his first wife Andera Cozort and a son Shawn Cozort, grandsons Travis Cozort and Glen Bailey. Henry...
Norma Lee Berry Crumley
Nov 18, 2023
Norma Lee Berry Crumley, 83, of Beckley, West Virginia passed away at Hilltop Center in Hilltop, WV on November 18, 2023. Born November 1, 1940 in Laurel Creek WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Berry of Beckley, WV and the late Gracie Ruszowski of Camden, TN. Norma was also preceded in death by her brothers, Carl...
Thomas Martin Thompson
Nov 10, 2023
Thomas Martin Thompson
August 1, 1955 - November 10, 2023
Thomas Martin Thompson, (Tommy) 68, of Deck Lane, Beckley, WV passed away peacefully at Bowers Hospice of Beckley, WV on November 10, 2023, with his wife and oldest daughter, Missy, by his side. Born August 1, 1955, he was the son of the late James Arthur Thompson Sr. and...
Robert F. Mason, II
Nov 5, 2023
Robert F. Mason, II, formerly of Garden MI passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. He was born on February 23, 1965, in Pontiac, MI. Robert was the son of Robert F. Mason and Pamela (Mason) Bruce.
Robert possessed exceptional talent as a graphic artist. He created company logos and developed hundreds...
George R. Wilson
Nov 2, 2023
On November 2, 2023, George Rigby Wilson of Beckley passed away at the age of 88 after a brief illness.The second of two children, George was the second son of the late Robert and Maggie Wilson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert F. Wilson.He was the husband to the love of his life, Betty S. Wilson who...
Jamelia Lynch
Oct 30, 2023
Jamelia M. Lynch, of Beckley, age 83, died on October 30, 2023. She was born on August 24, 1940, eldest of eight children born to Charles A. and Alice M. Lynch. She was predeceased by brothers Patrick C. Lynch, Paul J. Lynch and Charles A. Lynch, Jr. She is survived by her sister Helen M. Clemens of Beckley, brothers...
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