Obituaries
Frances Lola Conner
Dec 28, 2024
Frances Lola (Pettit) Conner, 97, of Mabscott WV passed peacefully to be with her Lord Saturday, December 28, 2024. Born in Leevale WV on August 10, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Denver Voil and Birdie Ann (Burdette) Pettit. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Dallas Franklin Conner; two sisters, Gracie Smith and...
Doff Harold Patton
Dec 21, 2024
Doff Harold Patton, age 98 of Harper Heights, West Virginia, passed peacefully into eternity on December 21, 2024, fulfilling his heartfelt wish to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His passing, which coincided with the Christmas season, was a moment he had long anticipated, and on that blessed day, he entered into eternal rest to be with his...
Charles Edward Richmond
Dec 17, 2024
Charles Edward Richmond, 89, of Crab Orchard, Wv passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Born July 27, 1935, in McVey, WV, he was the son of the late James Evert and Sally Jones Richmond.
Charles was a welder in the mining industry. He last worked for United Cycle. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed time with family.
He is survived by his...
Vella Mae Meadows
Dec 16, 2024
Vella Mae Meadows, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully went home to be with the Lord in her home, surrounded by her family, on December 16, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on September 14, 1955, Vella spent her life dedicated to her family. Her kindness, warmth, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew...
Reverend Betsy Morgan Evans
Dec 14, 2024
The Reverend Betsy Morgan Evans found release from her valiant battle with cancer on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The daughter of Rev. Dr. Ross and Virginia Evans, Betsy was born on August 27, 1959. She graduated with honors from Woodrow Wilson High School, Roosevelt University in Chicago, and Garrett Evangelical Seminary in Evanston, Illinois.
Betsy is survived by her high school...
Sharon Hall
Dec 11, 2024
Sharon Thomas Hall crossed the bridge of life December 11, 2024 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Sharon was born March 26, 1942 in Glen Rogers, West Virginia and is survived by her two daughters Laura Brinson and Leslie Thomas ; 8 grandchildren Genevieve Carus, Melvin Brinson, Thomas Crosley, Christopher Crosley, Curtis Campbell, Michael Campbell, Amanda Campbell, Cody Campbell...
Lindsay Brooke Clyde
Dec 10, 2024
Lindsay Brooke Clyde, 41. Of Beckley, passed away December 10, 2024.
Born November 1,1983 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Betty Jo Sims Pugh and Neal Pugh of Meadow Bridge, WV.
Lindsay had a dedicated career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where she touched the lives of many with her compassionate care. In her free time, she was...
Charles French Lucas
Dec 10, 2024
Charles French Lucas, age 87, of Beckley, WV, passed away December 10, 2024. Affectionately known as “Chuck” he was born February 27, 1937, in Beckley. He was the son of the late Roy and Polly Lucas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Patton; a son Charles F. (Chucker) Lucas, II and a brother, Roy Lucas, Jr. He...
Caige Elijah Acord
Nov 30, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Caige Eliijah Acord, of Lester WV, who unexpectedly left us on November 30th 2024 at the age of 22.
Caige was much loved by family and friends. He was a kind-hearted and compassionate young man who brought joy to everyone he met. Caige was full of joy and playful...
Richard Lee "Pete" Graham
Nov 29, 2024
Richard Lee “Pete” Graham went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2024, after a short illness. With his beloved wife Ann by his side, he departed for his eternal walk with God.
Pete was born in MacArthur, WV on September 11, 1936, to Ernest Taylor Graham and Grace Bell Jones Graham. He was preceded in death by his parents...
Dorothy Mae McKinney
Nov 29, 2024
Dorothy Mae "Dottie" McKinney, 86, of Beckley, WV passed away Friday, November 29, 2024.
Born June 24, 1938 in Slab Fork, WV, she was the daughter of the late O.O. and Estella Ruth O’Dell Kidd.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett McKinney and sisters, Rose Worley and Betty McMillian.
Dorothy is survived by daughters, Ruthann...
Jennifer Phalin
Nov 27, 2024
Jennifer Kay (Hosey) Phalin, 42, of Crab Orchard, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, as the result of a massive stroke.
She was born on November 8, 1982, to John Hosey of Crab Orchard and the late Gaye Sue Hosey. She was a 2001 graduate of Independence High School, where she played softball...
Eugene Terry
Nov 25, 2024
Eugene Douglas Terry, 75, of Mount Hope, WV, passed away on November 25, 2024. Gene was the son of the late Kendall Terry and Gladola Terry, of Lester, WV. Gene pastored Tilden Community Church of Sullivan for nearly 15 years. He loved preaching and teaching God’s Word. The congregation at Tilden was such a blessing to Gene and he loved...
Mary Grace Matherly
Nov 25, 2024
Mary Grace (Brammer) Matherly, 95, of Flat Top, WV, went home to be with her Lord Monday, November 25, 2024. Mary was born September 9, 1929, to the late Karl Cleveland and Edna Grace (Lilly) Brammer. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Herbert Matherly; two brothers, Frank and Karl Brammer; two sisters, Rae Gaumer and Merle Fox;...
William E. Beckett
Nov 24, 2024
William (Bill) Ernest Beckett, age 92, of Beckley, WV, passed away on November 24, 2024. Born on February 14, 1932, in Beckley, he was the son of the late Clair and Moda Beckett.
Bill was a proud member of Mabscott Baptist Church and a dedicated employee of E.I. DuPont, where he worked for 28 years. He also proudly served his country...
Muriel Y. Meador Kincaid
Nov 20, 2024
Muriel Yvonne Meador Kincaid, 96, passed away in Beckley, WV on November 20, 2024.
She was born on Beach Run Mountain, Summers County November 25, 1927 to Oscar Meador and Zella Lilly Meador. Her caring grandparents were Jeff and Roxie Lilly, Carl and Lennie (Harvey) Meador.
Preceded in death by her husband Clarence “Bob” Kincaid, son Keith Kincaid, grandson Clifford Keith Mangum,...
Dixie Barley
Nov 18, 2024
Dixie Symantha Barley, 89, of Maple Fork went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2024. Born December 14, 1934, in Amigo, WV, she was the daughter of Lee Kyle Allen and Mabel Dean Allen Blake. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Vernon Barley; daughter Karen...
Melba Leah Toler
Nov 18, 2024
Melba Leah Toler, 84, of Glen Daniel, WV, went to Jesus, Monday, November 18, 2024. She was born July 3, 1940, in Missouri Branch, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Taylor and Brookie Marcum Salmons. She was a devout Christian and a member of Truth Assembly Ministries.
Melba wore many hats in her lifetime such as: Sunday school...
Michael Wayne Webb
Nov 4, 2024
Michael Wayne Webb, 42, of Beckley, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024.
Born June 19, 1982 in Beckley, he was the son of Randy Wayne and Cynthia Rae Burress Webb.
Michael was kitchen manager for Texas Road House. He enjoyed fishing and college football, especially the Florida State Seminoles.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James Aden and Mossie Mae...
Romeo Kash Rumbold
Oct 30, 2024
Romeo “Kash” Rumbold of Glen Morgan passed away Wednesday October 30th 2024.
Born November 13th 2021 in Beckley WV , he was the son of Steven M Rumbold and Ashley Roberts.
From the moment he was born, Kash began to fight a fierce battle with cerebral palsy and PVL. In spite of his health issues, Kash was a smiling happy little boy....