Obituaries

Richard "Ricky" Reedy

Richard "Ricky" Reedy

Oct 7, 2020

Richard “Ricky” Reedy, 54, of Beckley, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from complications of a recent auto accident. Born April 21, 1966 in Beckley he was the son of Connie Farrish Carroll of Beckley and the late Keith Reedy. Besides his father he was preceded in death by his wife, Marti Reedy; sister, Candy Foster; maternal grandmother, Ruth...

Danny Keith Smith

Danny Keith Smith

Oct 2, 2020

Danny Keith Smith, 45, of Beckley, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020. Born May 1, 1975 in Beckley he was the son of Karen Lynn Brooks Smith and the late Michael John Smith. Danny was a former tree cutter for Cranberry Lumber and auto detailer for Insurance Auto Auctions. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time. In addition to his...

Chloe Elizabeth Wood

Chloe Elizabeth Wood

Sep 29, 2020

Chloe Elizabeth Wood, daughter of Jessica and Mathew Wood was born an Angel on September 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her sister, Caydence Castanon. In addition to her parents Chloe is survived by brothers, Ryder Wood, Kadin Hansford; sister, Mariauna Castanon; grandparents, Valerie and Donnie Simmons, Teresa & Jimmy Wood, Danny and Tia Hansford; great-grandparents, Danny and...

Robert Carlos Bland

Robert Carlos Bland

Sep 25, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robert C. Bland (known to friends and family as RC) of Lanark on September 25, 2020 at the age of 56 years. Robert had a smile that lit up a room and a laugh that was contagious. Robert will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He...

Jewel Marie Cook

Jewel Marie Cook

Sep 23, 2020

Jewel Marie Cook (Marie Cook), 87, of Hotchkiss, WV passed into the next life on September 23, 2020 at Trinity Healthcare in Logan, WV. Marie was born on April 08, 1933, was the daughter of Selby and Grace Blevins, and was raised in Tommy Creek Hollow. Marie married Harless Anderson Cook, Sr. in 1952 and they lived in Hotchkiss. They...

Nancy Richards Smith

Nancy Richards Smith

Sep 19, 2020

Nancy Richards Smith departed this life on September 19, 2020. Nancy was the daughter of the late Raymond Gordon Richards and Effa Lilly Richards. Nancy was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, attended Sweet Brier College, and graduated from the University of Kentucky. Nancy spent a year at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where she received...

Robert Lee Malcolm

Robert Lee Malcolm

Sep 19, 2020

Robert Lee Malcolm, 91, of Beckley passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020. Born December 6, 1928 in Sullivan, WV, he was the son of the late Ben and Lula Thomas Malcolm. Robert and his late wife Jo Ann owned and operated Tire Mart in Beckley for 17 ½ years. He was a long time member of First Christian Church, member...

Nadine Virginia Richmond Dingess

Nadine Virginia Richmond Dingess

Sep 15, 2020

Nadine Virginia Richmond Dingess passed away at her home in Matthews, NC on September 15, 2020 following a short battle with cancer. She was 93 years old. Born April 1, 1927 at New, WV, she was the daughter of the late Calvin & Nora Richmond. Mrs. Dingess attended Marshall University and received her B.S. in Elementary Education from Morris Harvey...

Deborah Jean Meadows

Deborah Jean Meadows

Sep 13, 2020

Deborah Jean Meadows,66, of Daniels, passed away September 13, 2020 due to complications of Covid-19 and pneumonia. She was born in Beckley on February 1, 1954 to Delbert and Mary Lucas Meadows, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Louise Wilson (Philip) and brother, Danny Meadows. Debi is survived by her brother,...

Joseph  Franklin Graham

Joseph Franklin Graham

Sep 9, 2020

Joseph Franklin Graham, 95 years old, born on September 9, 1925 in New Castle, Delaware, long-time resident of Bluefield, West Virginia and most recently a resident of Beckley, West Virginia was reunited with the love of his life Kitty September 9, 2020. Joe as he was affectionately known by those that knew and loved him was the biggest Mountaineer and...

Todd Edward Webb

Todd Edward Webb

Sep 9, 2020

Todd Edward Webb, 42, of Surveyor passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Born June 27, 1978 he was the son of Earl Edward Webb and Lynn Patton Burnside. Todd was a former construction worker small engine mechanic. He loved the fabricate metal. In addition to his parents he is survived by his children, Haley Nicole, Zachary Aaron, Sierra and Isiah;...

Arlene Goodwin

Arlene Goodwin

Sep 3, 2020

Arlene Goodwin, our Sweetheart, of Columbus, Georgia received her angel wings on, Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home. Before moving to Georgia in June 2006, she lived in Beckley and Glen White. Arlene was born on March 14, 1946 in Beckley, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Grady Goodwin and Helen Witt Goodwin. Arlene was a...

Margaret Ann Blackburn

Margaret Ann Blackburn

Sep 3, 2020

​Margaret “Peggy” Smith Blackburn, 76, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia. She passed peacefully while comforted by her beloved husband and only daughter. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Alexander and Virginia Smith. Margaret leaves behind her husband of 57 years and lifelong sweetheart,...

Jeremy John Dunford

Jeremy John Dunford

Aug 29, 2020

Jeremy John Dunford, 42, of Jumping Branch passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020. Born February 18, 1978 in Beckley, he was the son of John and Debra Lynn McCoy Dunford. Jeremy was previously employed by the Raleigh county Board of education. He enjoyed hunting and riding 4-wheelers and dirt bikes. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Chad...

Edward Phillip Zeto

Edward Phillip Zeto

Aug 28, 2020

Edward Phillip Zeto, 97, of Beaver, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020. Born March 23, 1923 in Cittanova, Reggio Calabria,Italy, he was the son of the late Sam and Rosa Gallucio Zeto. Phil immigrated at the age of 7 to Dehue, WV. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Phil was a retired miner having worked for Younsgtown...

Brenda Joyce Fraley

Brenda Joyce Fraley

Aug 26, 2020

Brenda Joyce Meadows Fraley, 75, of Crab Orchard, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday August 26, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born July 23, 1945 in Raleigh County, WV she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Norma Ethelene Lilly Meadows. She was a 1964 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. A charter...

Tammy Renee Cheek-Ballard

Tammy Renee Cheek-Ballard

Aug 22, 2020

Tammy Renee Cheek-Ballard,45, of Daniels, WV, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. She was born on October 5, 1974 in Beckley, the daughter of Frank E. Cheek and the late Kathy J. Perdue Scalf. She was preceded in death by her mother Kathy Scalf; step-mother, Lois Cheek; step-father, Dean Scalf; step-sister, Evangeline Brinkley. Surviving in addition to her father is...

Oakley Tracy Blevins

Oakley Tracy Blevins

Aug 19, 2020

Oakley T. Blevins, 89, of Beckley passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Pine Lodge Nursing Home in Beckley. He was born July 1, 1931, the son of the late Byram and Lela Day Blevins of Glen Fork. Oakley was a resident of Beckley and previously lived in Mullens. He married the late Mary Helen Belcher on Christmas Day, 1951,...

Betty J. Dillon

Betty J. Dillon

Aug 19, 2020

Betty J. Dillon, 91, passed away on August 19, 2020, of a sudden illness. Born in Beckley, WV on July 14, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Zell Lilly. Even though she was a volunteer at Beckley’s Veterans Hospital for 22 years, her favorite job was taking care of her family. Mrs. Dillon was a Christian and lived...

Carol Jean Blake

Carol Jean Blake

Aug 18, 2020

Carol Jean Blake, 75, of Beckley passed away Monday, August 17, 2020. Born June 26, 1945 in Kirksey, KY, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Juanita Simmons Small. Carol was a homemaker and formerly worked at the Beckley Moose Lodge. She is survived by her son Brian Griffith (Terri) of NC; sister, Cheryl Williams and niece Jamie...