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Kathy Ellen Bonds

Kathy Ellen Bonds

Oct 19, 2023

Kathy Ellen Bonds, 65, of Henrico, VA, formerly of Glen Daniel, WV, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Born December 8, 1957, in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Boyd and Mary Ella Combs Bonds.

Kathy is survived by her sister, Brenda Brown of Glen Daniel, WV.

No services are planned.

 

 

Wilma Nadine Reed

Wilma Nadine Reed

Oct 18, 2023

 

Wilma Nadine Reed, 86, of Beckley, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

Born June 24, 1937 at Maple Fork, WV, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Olive Haught Wriston.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Reed; son, Brian Reed; granddaughter, Victoria Reed; sister, Edna Quesenberry; brother, Robert Denvil...

Geneva Frances Treadway

Geneva Frances Treadway

Oct 18, 2023

 

Geneva Frances (Jackson) Treadway, age 88, of Crab Orchard, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 18, 2023, at Raleigh Center in Daniels, WV.

Born August 18, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Marshu Pack.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Ethel and...

Basil William Bolen

Basil William Bolen

Oct 16, 2023

 

Basil William Bolen, Jr., 77, of Beckley, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023.

Born November 1, 1945 in Rhodell, he was the son of the late Osie Holt Bolen and Basil William Bolen, Sr.

Basil was a retired lineman for American Electric Power. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he...

Roy Lee Meador, II

Roy Lee Meador, II

Oct 7, 2023

 

Roy Lee Meador, II, 50, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Born November 27, 1972 in Beckley, he was the son of Roy Lee Meador, Sr. of Coal city, WV and the late Janet Akers Meador.

Roy was a retired construction worker. He loved fishing and watching football.

He is survived by a son, Christian; father, Roy...

Teresita Rojas

Teresita Rojas

Oct 6, 2023

Teresita D. Rojas, 87, of Beckley, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. Born on May 9, 1936, in the Philippines she was the daughter of the late Don Deocales and Fe Cajilig Deocales. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Teofilo R. Rojas, Jr. and brother, Dale Deocales.

Teresita was a retired hospital pharmacist and...

Joanne Marie Ross

Joanne Marie Ross

Oct 2, 2023

 

Joanne Marie Ross, 72, of Beckley, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023.

Born February 9, 1951 in Dos Palos, CA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jessie Frediani Moore.

Joanne was a homemaker and enjoyed going for rides, watching TV and reading.

She is survived by her daughter Nella Smith of Beckley; grandchildren, Letha, Frank and...

James Russell Walton

James Russell Walton

Sep 29, 2023

 

James Russell Walton, 85, of Beckley WV, while surrounded by his loving family began his “Next Adventure” on Sept 29, 2023

Born August 1, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio. He followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a journeyman Pipeline Welder. He was a very proud and dedicated member of the Pipeliners Union 798 out of Tulsa, OK, for 64 years....

Carolyn Sue Tincher

Carolyn Sue Tincher

Sep 27, 2023

 

Carolyn Sue Tincher        1946 - 2023

Carolyn Sue Tincher, 77, of Beckley, West Virginia went to be with her Lord whom she thanked for her blessed life on Wednesday September 27, 2023, in the Hospice House, Beckley, following a short term illness.     Born March 9, 1946 in Slab Fork, she was the daughter of the late...

Charles Edward Crawford

Charles Edward Crawford

Sep 27, 2023

 

Charles Edward Crawford, 78 of Coal City, WV passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Born December 26, 1944, in Mt. Hope, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph Clifford and Violet Loretta Pack Crawford.

Charles was a former driver for the Coca Cola Company.

He is survived by his children, Loretta Motley (Jerome) of Beckley, Amy Crawford...

Ralph Gene Gravley

Ralph Gene Gravley

Sep 21, 2023

 

Ralph Gene Gravley

9/26/37 to 9/21/23

Born in Wickham, he was a lifelong resident of Beckley.

He was a plumber by trade and turned that trade into a business he was proud of for 20 plus years.

When he wasn’t working you could find him on a river bank usually in the STILL of the night.

He loved hard...

Danny Eugene Thompson, III

Danny Eugene Thompson, III

Sep 20, 2023

 

Danny Eugene Thompson III, also known as DJ AKA KID ROCKET. He went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2023. He left behind a legacy of love and devotion that will forever remain in our hearts.  DJ was an Underground Coal Miner that loved his family. Most importantly his kids were his whole world. In addition to...

James Howard Perry, Jr.

James Howard Perry, Jr.

Sep 19, 2023

 

James Howard Perry Junior of Beckley, WV left this world Tuesday September 19th to be with Jesus and his beloved wife Wilma.

Born in Nuriva, WV in Wyoming County, he moved to Mt Hope and then settled in Beckley with his parents James Howard Perry Sr., his mother Katherine Hurt Perry and sister Betty Lou. He grew up in...

Dennis Robert Toney

Dennis Robert Toney

Sep 17, 2023

 

Dennis Robert Toney, 83, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 17, 2023. Born on August 24, 1940, in Prosperity, West Virginia, Dennis was a Mason for over 49 years, a Vietnam veteran, and a loving husband, parent, and grandfather. He was known for his strong will, stubbornness, enormous heart, and wonderful sense of humor. Dennis was generous, loyal,...

Kay Pence

Kay Pence

Sep 14, 2023

 

Kay Pence, 86, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Born July 6, 1937 in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Charlotte McLaughlin Sayre. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, Jon and Gregory Pence and grandchildren, Eddie and Katie Russell.

Kay was a former office manager for...

Jeffrey David Leach

Jeffrey David Leach

Aug 27, 2023

Jeffrey David Leach, 64 of Beckley, WV entered the realm of rest on the 27th day of August 2023 at his home.  Born in Huntington, West Virginia, he was the son of Eugene and Yvonne H. Leach.  He was diagnosed in April with Renal Cell Carcinoma and a nasty tumor he called “Bob”. Medical teams from WVU Mary Babb Randolph...

Robert Ray Crews

Robert Ray Crews

Aug 26, 2023

Robert Ray “Bob” Crews9/4/1930 - 8/26/2023Robert Ray “Bob” Crews, 92, of Beckley, WV passed away peacefully on August 26thin the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to C.W. and MaryAlice Sublett Crews in Metalton, WV on September 4, 1930 and was the youngest of 6 boys.Preceding him in death were his parents and his...

Maxine Louise Bernard Steiding

Maxine Louise Bernard Steiding

Aug 24, 2023

Reverend Maxine Louise Bernard Steiding died on Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was born at home at the family farm on January 18, 1934 to her wonderful parents, Lambert Riley Bernard and Hazel Ellen Howell. She was an ordained minister, a teacher, and a leader influencing countless lives.

Maxine attended a one-room school known as Black Hawk for six grades....

Mary Lou Wagner

Mary Lou Wagner

Aug 23, 2023

Mary Lou Wagner, aged 83, of Beckley, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.She was born on December 25, 1939, in Eagle, WV to the late Charles and Lafolda Comer Capps.Mary had a fulfilling career as a sales representative for Sears and Roebuck. In her leisure time, she found joy in playing cards and trying her luck at the slot...

John Edward Rock

John Edward Rock

Aug 23, 2023

 

John Edward Rock, 96, of MacArthur, West Virginia

March 31, 1927 - August 23, 2023

John passed away early Wednesday morning at the John Cook Nursing Home in Hinton, WV, where he had been battling a wound infection for some time.

He is the son of Otis and Lelia Waddell Rock of Princewick, West Virginia.  During World War II...

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