Obituaries
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...
Anita Louise DeHart McNeal
Feb 15, 2025
Anita Louise DeHart McNeal August 3, 1937 - February 15, 2025 (87 years young)
Anita gained her angel wings on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Anita was born on August 3, 1937 in Crab Orchard, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late, Buster Alfonzo DeHart and of Dora Effie Stump DeHart.
Anita wore many hats throughout her life: She was a...
Joseph Fourney, II
Feb 11, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Fourney, II, of Beckley, WV, died February 11, 2025, after a short illness. He was born October 27, 1969.
Joe graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1988 and attended WVU, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and presented with the Outstanding College Student of America.
Joe has been the owner of Fourney Fasteners since 1996.
All...
Judith Lynne Almond
Feb 8, 2025
Judith Lynne (Judi) Almond, 78, died February 8, 2025, surrounded by family at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV after a long illness. Judi was born May 4, 1946, in Beckley, WV to John W. “Bill” and Evelyn Belcher Almond, both who preceded her in death. Judi was a 1964 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley, WV. Judi was...
Barbara Gail Stewart
Feb 5, 2025
Barbara Gail Stewart 72 of Mount Hope WV. She was born on August 27, 1952 in Glen Daniel WV. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 5, 2025 at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown WV. The staff took amazing care of her there in her final moments of this life’s journey.
Barbara known as Aunt Bobbi to her loved ones...
Sue Ann England
Feb 3, 2025
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Lego Church of Jesus. A meal will follow after the service in th Fellowship Hall.
Sue Ann England, age 84 passed away at Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV on February 3rd, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Violet and...
Teresa Gail England
Jan 29, 2025
Teresa Gail England, 56, of Beckley, Wv passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Born March 8, 1968 in Mullens, Wv, she was the daughter of the late Paul Jackson and Ada Marie Smith England.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, William Rutledge and husband, David W. Rutledge, Jr.
Teresa was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time...
Anthony Eugene Williams
Jan 28, 2025
Anthony “Eugene” Williams returned to the arms of his loving mother, Jean, on January 27, 2025 following a short illness.
Others waiting for him on the other side include his father, Harry, his baby sister, Lois, his brothers, Danny, Larry, and Gregory, niece Shawnee, and nephew, Ronnie.
Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years, Sherri,...
Pastor Michael Aiden Gunnoe
Jan 28, 2025
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”
2 Timothy 4:7
Michael Aiden Gunnoe of Mt. Hope, WV, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, January 28, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born July 4, 1952.
To know him was to love him. He was the best husband, father, papa, friend and...
Patricia Rebecca Cole
Jan 23, 2025
Becky Cole, “Patricia Rebecca Pritchett” passed away peacefully at the age of 76 with loving family by her side on January 23, 2025.
Becky lived a life full of zeal and spunk with her mischievous pranks and playful jokes. With her feisty spirit and determination, she had a long life full of joy and adventure with those she loved most.
She was...
Edsel Lee Fitzwater
Jan 11, 2025
Edsel Lee Fitzwater 85 of Grandview passed away Jan 11 2025 at CAMC in Charleston, West Virginia.
He was born on November 30, 1939, in Beckley, West Virginia, the son of the late Evert and Ruth Fitzwater. He is preceded in death by a son Cameron Lee Taylor.
He was formerly employed by Smith and Stover Coal Company and Eaton Construction. He...
Ronald Lee Quesenberry
Jan 11, 2025
Ronald Lee Quesenberry left this world on January 11, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Ronald was born on May 18, 1960 to the late Harrell and Lois Quesenberry. He was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by his late wife of 41 years, Jamie Quesenberry.
Those left to keep his memory alive are his daughter, Heather Quesenberry, and...
Helen Cottingham
Jan 10, 2025
Helen Murray Cottingham , 80, gained her wings on January 10, 2025.
Helen was born to Mabel and Alva Turner on December 30, 1944.
She was proceeded in death by her mother, Mabel: father, Alva and her big brother Bill Turner.
Helen left behind her daughter, Michelle Smith, son Brian Cottingham and his wife Wendy. Granddaughters Allegra Smith and husband Daniel, Adrianna Boggess...
Everett Wayne Fraley
Jan 8, 2025
Everett Wayne Fraley, known to family and friends as Wayne, passed from this life to enter the presence of the Lord peacefully surrounded by his family, on January 8, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. He was born on September 15, 1945, to Maude and Everett Fraley. Wayne grew up in Slab Fork, WV and met his wife...
Imogene Hamrick
Jan 5, 2025
Imogene Lucille Hamrick (Lane) was reunited with her dearly departed husband of 64 years, Adam Tate Hamrick, in the early hours of Sunday, January 5, 2025.
She was born on March 27, 1933 in her family home on Mountain View Road in Summers County, WV. She was the oldest of 11.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by...
Mary McKinney Graham
Jan 2, 2025
Mary 'McKinney' Graham 51 of Alpoca Bottom passed away on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025.
Mary was born on May 22nd, 1973 to Hugh and Avalene McKinney in RGH and was raised on Basin Mt..
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was loved by many, even though she is gone she will live in our hearts forever.
Mary is survived by...
Sharon Lynn Bragg
Dec 29, 2024
Sharon Lynn Bragg passed away Sunday December 29, 2024. Sharon was born on March 28, 1955, to Donna Randan Hicks and Elmer Hicks in Logan, WV.
She attended Woodrow Wison High School, graduating class of 1973. She worked many years in the medical field in administrative positions.
Sharon enjoyed researching ancestry and building the family tree. She also grew fond of watching...