Obituaries
Wanda Lucille Summers
Feb 23, 2021
Wanda Lucille Oakley Summers, 91, of Beckley, passed away at the home of her daughter, Sarah, on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Born December 24, 1929 in Cumberland, KY, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Hayes Oakley and Ethel Browning Oakley. Wanda moved to Beckley in 2007 after living in Kopperston, WV for more than 40 years. She was...
Thomas L. "Tommy" Puckett
Feb 22, 2021
Thomas (Tommy) L. Puckett, 75 of Sophia, Wv went to be with his Lord and savior on February 22, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Tommy was born April 7, 1945 to the late Thomas L. Puckett, Sr. and Betty Smith Puckett in Stotesbury, WV. Tommy was a 1963...
Terri Leah Crouch
Feb 16, 2021
Terri Leah Crouch, 61, of Beckley passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Born September 10, 1959 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Shirley and Betty Smith Gwinn. Terri was an active member of Tilden Community Church. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren. She always looked for the best in people. She is survived...
Debbie Anne Hawley
Feb 15, 2021
Debbie Anne Hawley, 62, of Rainelle, left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2021 after a short illness. Debbie was a devoted sister, sister-in-law, and aunt. She attended Macarthur Church of God for many years, and also attended the Glen White Church of God. Debbie was born on June 9, 1958, in Beckley...
Henry DellaMea
Feb 15, 2021
Henry DellaMea, of Beaver, died after a sudden illness on Monday February 15, 2021. He was the son of the late Enrico DellaMea and Theresa Amato DellaMea. He was a member of the Woodrow Wilson High School class of 1966 and a graduate of Morris Harvey College. After co-owning Henry’s Restaurant with his father in Beckley, Henry enjoyed a successful...
Marisa Lynn Lowery
Feb 13, 2021
Marisa Lynn Lowery, 63, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021. Born September 10, 1957 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Jeanette Richmond Lowery of Beckley and the late Robert V. Lowery. Marisa was a member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading and time with family. In addition to her mother, she is survived by...
Rose Louise Gillenwater
Feb 11, 2021
Rose "Louise" Gillenwater Louise, 95, of Crab Orchard WV, passed away Feb. 11th, 2021 surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Rebecca Lowe Brown. She was born in Cedar Bluff, VA, 1 of 9 children. She was preceded in death by her parents, 8 siblings, husband Bill Gillenwater, granddaughter Debbie Pizzino, and son in law...
Paul Linville Berry
Feb 7, 2021
Paul Linville Berry, 73 of Hilltop, WV, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. Born May 23, 1947 in laurel Creek, Wv, he was the son of the late Joseph Carman and Gracie Octavia Rouse Berry. In addition to his parents Paul was preceded in death by brother, Harold, Carl and Joe. He is survived by sisters, Brenda Adkins and Norma...
John Merritt James
Feb 5, 2021
John Merritt James of Oak Hill passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 John was 85 years of age and was born on November 18, 1936. He was a graduate of Oak Hill Collins High School class of 1955. John received an Associate Degree from Beckley College in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Morris Harvey College,...
Vernice Rakes Frazier Ketchka
Feb 3, 2021
Vernice Rakes Frazier Ketchka of 507 Highland Dr., Beckley, quietly and peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, surrounded by loving family and friends. Vernice was born in Kingston, West Virginia to Charles Matt and Essie Myrtle (Hash) Rakes. She spent her early years in Fayette County and graduated from Collins High School. She married Lee Frazier in 1963,...
Richard Stephen Snuffer
Feb 3, 2021
Richard Snuffer of Jumping Branch, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2021. He was born in Beckley, WV to Stephen Snuffer and Sharon Atwell. He loved spending time outdoors and with his wife, kids and grandchildren. His family always came first and he loved his dogs and sweets. He was preceded in death by his...
Geneva Ann Nichols
Feb 2, 2021
Geneva Ann Nichols of Beckley, WV, formerly of Parkersburg, WV, went home to be with our Lord and Savior. Born in Parkersburg, WV, on January 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Lafe and Hazel Evans Brand. Geneva was a former accountant for A.B. Chance Company in Parkersburg, WV. She was a member of Trinity Methodist Church in...
Clyde Richard Frank, Jr.
Feb 2, 2021
Clyde Richard Frank, Jr., 64, of Beckley, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Born July 20, 1956 he was the son of Joan Frank and the late Clyde Richard Frank, Sr. Clyde was a truck driver for many years. He loved riding his motorcycle, playing guitar, shooting guns and riding horses. Besides his mother, Clyde is survived by his wife,...
Vernon Clifton Farrish
Jan 31, 2021
Vernon Clifton Farrish, 97 of Beckley passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. Born January 26, 1924 in Stanaford, WV, he was the son of the late John and Mary Lillian Campbell Farrish. Vernon was a retired miner. He was a member of Stanaford Missionary Baptist Church and the UMWA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Vernon was a veteran of...
Candace Lynette Bryant
Jan 28, 2021
On January 28th 2021, Candace “Candy” Bryant went on to be with the Lord after a short illness. Candace passed away at Raleigh General Hospital of Beckley Wv. Candace was born August 24th 1965 in Richwood WV and was a graduate of Richwood High school. Candace was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church, an avid lover of music and...
Richard Lee Cook
Jan 27, 2021
Richard Lee Cook, 88 of Beaver, formerly of Sprague, Wv passed away. Born March 31, 1932 in Mead, Wv, he was the son of the late Henry Snowd and Lucy McNulty Cook. Richard graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1951. He was a cable technician for C&P Telephone Co with 32 years of service. He was a member of...
Karen Lynn Barley (Kincaid) Metrick
Jan 24, 2021
Karen Lynn Barley (Kincaid) Metrick, 58, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Bowers Hospice House with her family by her side. Born September 22, 1962 in Windsor, MO she was the daughter of Dixie Symantha Barley and the late Vernon Franklin Barley. Karen was an Office Manager at Crab Orchard/MacArthur PSD before becoming a...
Linda Sue Smith Hunt
Jan 23, 2021
Linda Sue Smith Hunt beloved mother and Grandmother, age 74 of Daniels, Wv passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. Linda was born January 1, 1947. She graduated from Shady Spring High School in the class of 1965 where she was a member of the Shady Spring Tigers Marching Band. On the 28th of march, 1969 she married Steve Hunt, Jr.,...
Gerald Dean Milam
Jan 19, 2021
Gerald Dean Milam, 81, of Beckley passed away Tuesday, January 2021. Born June 6, 1939 in Wyoming County, WV, he was the son of the late Oswald and Margaret Puglee Milam. Gerald was a retired coal miner having worked for Massey Energy. He enjoyed the beach, hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Carson Zane Cozort
Jan 18, 2021
Carson Zane Cozort, infant son of Dominique Cozort, entered into a new life on January 18, 2021. In addition to his mother, he is survived by grandparents, Wanda Skeens and Rodney Green, great grandparents, Larry and Nancy Green as well as numerous other family members. Graveside services will be 12:00 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2021 at Calfee Cemetery at Mt....
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