Obituaries
Lou Reiter
Feb 8, 2020
Lou Reiter, born in Colorado Springs, CO in 1929, and formerly of Bradley and Prosperity, died quietly in her sleep on February 8, 2020. She was ninety years old. Lou and her husband Paul served in pastoral ministry, missionary service, and ministry at Appalachian Bible College. At ABC, she mentored women, provided hospitality, and encouraged students and staff. She was...
Hao Van Nguyen
Feb 6, 2020
Mr. Hao Van Nguyen, 64, of Beckley, formerly of Vietnam passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020. He was born July 15, 1955 in Bao Loc, Vietnam. Hao is survived by his wife, Thoa Thi Nguyen; daughters, Crystal Nguyen of Beckley, Vy D Nguyen of Princeton, WV, My Tra Ngoc Nguyen of Australia; sons, Binh Phuong Nguyen, Xuyen Lam Nguyen and...
Gracie Lee Stover
Feb 6, 2020
Gracie Lee Stover, 86, of Mt. Hope, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020. Born December 21, 1933 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late William and Corby Rollins Massey. Gracie loved to read her Bible. She also enjoyed watching television and singing. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Noah Stover,...
Eugene "Spot" Leach
Feb 2, 2020
Eugene “Spot” Leach, 92, of Shady Spring passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. Born August 26, 1927 in Monroe County, he was the son of the late Arthur Johnson and Lydia Lynch Leach. Mr. Leach spent his childhood in Monroe County. He was a graduate of Union High School and attended Greenbrier Military School. He played professional baseball with the...
Peggy Elizabeth Vencill
Jan 31, 2020
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15 And, everyone who ever knew her, knew her as a saint. She was very open about her faith and shared it with joy. Peggy Elizabeth Hedrick Vencill, while sleeping at home, peacefully went to her Heavenly home on Friday, January 31, 2020. She was born...
Betty Susan Blevins
Jan 29, 2020
Much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Betty S. Blevins passed away on January 29 at Bowers Hospice House, Cranberry, WV. Born March 18, 1936 in Summersville, Wv, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Ocie Hamrick. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Roy Blevins; granddaughter, Andrea Ann Kiblinger; three sisters and...
Richard Thomas Hatfield
Jan 26, 2020
Richard Thomas Hatfield, 83, of Beckley passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020. Born October 14, 1936 in Mingo County, WV, he was the son of the late Frank and Delia Thompson Hatfield. Richard was a retired coal operator. He enjoyed golfing and hunting. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Tilley...
Arlie Edward Minter
Jan 17, 2020
Arlie Edward Minter, 64, of Knoxville, TN passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. Born November 15, 1955 in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph and Thelma Barnett Minter. Arlie was an OR Tech at the University of Tennessee Medical Center with over 30 years of service. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...
Norma Duncan
Jan 16, 2020
Norma Duncan, 84, of Midway passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. Born September 29, 1935 in Sophia she was the daughter of the late Elgie and Ocie Wilcox Crawford. Norma was a member of Bethel Freewill Baptist Church. She loved cooking for her family, especially baking pies and cakes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
Connie Diaz Williams
Jan 14, 2020
Connie Diaz Williams, 88, of Beckley passed away in her hometown on January 14, 2020 after an extended illness. Connie was born on December 8, 1931 in Clarksburg, WV to Tomas Diaz and Maria Encarnacion Diaz Otero. She was a graduate of Victory High School in 1949 and began her first job as a secretary after completing her schooling. She...
Crystal Dawn Fox
Jan 13, 2020
Crystal Dawn Fox, 44, of Beckley passed away Monday, January 13, 2020. Born August 21, 1975 in Beckley she was the daughter of Amelia Wright Fox of Beckley and Donnie Fox of Beaver. Crystal was a supervisor for West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program. She enjoyed arts and crafts, reading and loved her cats. In addition to her parents she...
James Robert Johnson
Jan 13, 2020
James Robert Johnson, 52, of Pemberton passed away Monday, January 13, 2020. Born May 25, 1967 in Beckley he was the son of the late Kelly Farruggia and Joann Lilly Johnson. James was a beautician. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father, Franklin Delano Johnson, companion,...
Mary Ruth Wood
Jan 9, 2020
Mary Ruth Wood, 89, of Maple Meadow, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020. Born November 1, 1930 at Maple Meadow, she was the daughter of the late Robert James Barker and Hazel Catherine Martin Barker McKinney. Ruth was a former floral designer for Webb’s Florist. She was very creative and enjoyed painting and puzzles. In addition to her parents she...
Wayne Lester Simmons
Jan 8, 2020
Wayne Lester Simmons, 62, of Beckley, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Born May 14, 1957 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Lester and Helen Mash Simmons. Wayne was a former employee of Mt. State Home Health Care. In additions to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Nelson Simmons. Wayne is survived...
Margaret Louise Dilley
Jan 5, 2020
Margaret Louise Thorne-Dilley of Beckley, West Virginia passed away on January 5, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Kenneth Gail Dilley; a daughter, Kennette Gail Dilley-Lovett and son-in-law Timothy James Lovett of Austin, Texas; a son Robert Samuel Dilley and daughter-in-law Brittany Lee Elizabeth Dilley and grandson, Nathan Rhett Dilley of El Paso, Texas; a...
Charles Larry Dickens
Dec 28, 2019
Charles Larry Dickens,78, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. Born June 26, 1941 in Dry creek, he was the son of the late Clinton and Ruby Webb Dickens. Charles was a retired miner for Peabody Coal. He enjoyed playing the guitar and listening to gospel music. He also enjoyed working the computer and shooting guns. In addition to...
Peggy Paulette Cook
Dec 28, 2019
Peggy Paulette Cook, 68, of Arnett, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. Born April 25, 1951 in Dameron, WV, she was the daughter of the late Paul Stewart and Bessie Kyees Christian. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Cook. Peggy was a school teacher for the Raleigh County Board of Education. She...
Patricia Sue Pack
Dec 26, 2019
Patricia Sue Pack, 69 of Coal City passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. Born August 19, 1950 in Raleigh County, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Nora Smith Cadle. Patricia was a former switchboard operator for Pinecrest Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Tammy Coalson of Princewick, WV; son, Christopher Pack and his wife Erica of...
Ryan Charles Edward Hill
Dec 22, 2019
Ryan Charles Edward Hill left this world December 22, 2019 at the age of 32. Born November 1st, 1987 in Beckley to Myra Ward and Roger Hill. Ryan was preceded in death by his mother Myra Ward Redden of Beckley, father Roger Hill of Beckley, Grandfather Edward Ward and cousin, Kasey Anne Vance. Those left to mourn his loss include...
Robert Allen Puckett
Dec 18, 2019
Robert Allen Puckett of Coal City Wv went to his heavenly home on December 18 2019 at the age of 73. He passed at St. Mary’s Medical Ctr in Huntington WV following complications of open-heart surgery. He was surrounded by family and friends during this time. His devotion to his family and firm belief in God comforted him during his...
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