Obituaries
Irene Cooper Woody
Nov 22, 2020
Irene Cooper Woody, 85, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 22, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Garnet Cooper. Born in Jonben, WV. Irene was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved the Lord and her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R...
Nita Maxine Scarborough
Nov 19, 2020
N. Maxine Scarborough, 93, of Beckley died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Maxine was born in Beckley on August 1, 1927 to Jack Pittman and Nellie Lilly Pittman. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clifford Scarborough and her sister, Nola Pittman Bailey. Surviving are her children Linda Scarborough, Barbara Welsh (Bill), Jeffrey Scarborough...
JoAnn Utt
Nov 19, 2020
JoAnn Utt, 73, of Sophia passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020. Born April 2, 1947 in Marquette, MI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Moffett Croisetiere. JoAnn loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a shopaholic and enjoyed QVC. She loved to crochet, read, and take care of her dog Packer. JoAnn is survived by...
Lois June Tate
Nov 12, 2020
Lois June Tate, 84, of Beckley passed peacefully at home on November 12, 2020 following a long illness. Following her wishes there are no funeral services planned.
Esther Marie Tate
Nov 11, 2020
Esther Marie Tate, 69, of Mt. Hope, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Born October 12, 1951 in Norfolk, VA she was the daughter of the late Rudolf Arthur and Peggy Lloyd Arthur. Besides her parents Marie is preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Margaret Tate. Marie worked as a sales associate at JCPenney for over 14 years. Survivors...
Richard Allen Daniels
Nov 9, 2020
Richard Allen Daniels, 74 of Mabscott entered the arms of Jesus on November 9, 2020 after a short illness. He was a member of Maynor Freewill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. Richard’s voice was a gift from God which he used to bless many over the years. He travelled all over southern WV and...
Johnny Mack McGraw
Nov 5, 2020
Johnny Mack McGraw, age 72 of Mead, WV went home to be with his heavenly father on November 05, 2020. Johnny Mack was a retired Coal Miner, the #1 Mountaineers fan and friend to all. Jesus was his best friend and he loved to let everyone know that. Johnny enjoyed being with his family, eating freedom burgers and telling stories...
Christopher David Covey
Nov 2, 2020
Chistopher David Covey, 35, of Mabscott, passed away Monday, November 2nd, 2020. Born February 28th, 1985 in Beckley, he was the son of Brenda (Debbie) Covey and the late Donald Ray Covey. To know Chris was to love him. He had an outgoing friendly personality and never seemed to meet a stranger. Always there to lend a hand or listen...
Gladys Eye Lafferty
Oct 29, 2020
Gladys Eye Lafferty, 96, of Beckley passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. Born May 8, 1924 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Gertrude Richmond Eye. Gladys was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley College and Columbia University Business School. She was a lifelong partner in the John W. Eye Company. She was...
Drema Kay Bolen
Oct 27, 2020
Drema Kay Bolen, 75, of Beckley passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Born January 21, 1945 in Helen, WV, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Edith Hand Tackett. Drema was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Basil William Bolen; sons, James Bolen (Angela) of Meadow...
James Neily Thomas
Oct 26, 2020
James Neily Thomas, 83, of MacArthur, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. Born February 11, 1937 in Craigsville, WV, he was the son of the late Brady John and Edna Esta Robinson Thomas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary Sue; a sister, Bonnie; brothers - Nelson, Burl, Gene, and Junior He is survived...
Tresa Marie Bowling
Oct 26, 2020
Tresa Marie Bowling, 75, of Flat Top passed away Monday, October 26, 2020. Born March 3, 1945 in Montgomery, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Pauline Scalise Littlejohn. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Charles Edward Bowling. Tresa is survived by her husband, Robert R. Bowling; grandchildren, Thomas, Robert...
Jackie Sue Persiani
Oct 25, 2020
Jackie Sue Persiani,62, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. Born May 4, 1958 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Jackie Stover and Evelyn Hicks. Jackie was a former manager in the Environmental Science depart at Raleigh General Hospital. She loved her grandkids and her dogs. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and the outdoors. In addition to...
Ronald Dean Martin
Oct 25, 2020
Ronald Dean Martin, 62, of Daniels passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 following a short illness. Ronald was a former truck driver. He enjoyed sports and rock and roll music. He was a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Pam Cook. Ronald is survived by brothers, Thomas Martin of Daniels,...
Ralph Norman Pack
Oct 25, 2020
Ralph Norman Pack, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Ralph loved the outdoors and nature. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. A military veteran, he served in the United States Marines. His experience in the Marines played a very important role in his life. He spent most of his career working in the...
Ethel Jeanette Cline
Oct 19, 2020
Ethel Jeanette Cline, 85, of Beckley passed away Monday, October 19, 2020. Born July 29, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Elmer and Lola Mae Corlew Robertson. Ethel liked to follow online services at Indian Creek Community Church. She enjoyed bowling, fishing, and feeding the birds. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
Karen Sue Arbaugh
Oct 16, 2020
Karen Sue Arbaugh, 54, of Hilltop, WV, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020. Born October 14, 1966 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Naaman Hugh and Rebecca Roles Lilly. Karen loved her family. She is survived by sister, Patricia Horton (Michael) of Sophia; brothers, Ronnie Brunk (Tracey) of TN, Rob Lilly (Sherry) of VA; special friend, Ronnie...
Morgan Virginia Goff
Oct 12, 2020
Morgan Virginia Goff of Lester, WV, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on October 12, 2020 at 19 years of age. Morgan was born on January 04, 2001 in Lynchburg, VA to Angel Smith and Jody Goff. Despite her life on this earth being short, Morgan made sure to make an impression on all whom knew her....
Lula Mae Cernuto
Oct 8, 2020
Lula Mae Cernuto, 82, of Beckley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 23, 1938 in Crab Orchard, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosie Farmer Garris. Lula was a homemaker. She attended the Church of God. She loved providing for her family, working crossword puzzles, sewing and she was an avid...
Cristal Marie Garcia Mcgraw
Oct 7, 2020
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. If my parting has left a...
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