Obituaries
James Edward Ritter
Mar 1, 2020
James Edward Ritter, 54, of Beaver passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, James (Jim) Ritter of Beaver, his step-father, Rick Landes of Beaver and brother, Michael Ritter. James was a former manager at the Pro Shop at Glade Springs and operated the snow blowing equipment at Winterplace. He was also formerly employed...
Ruth L. Loving
Feb 28, 2020
Ruth L. Loving, 96, of Beckley, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. Born November 7, 1923 in Lochgelly, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Douglas Lowe and Ethel King Lowe Lockridge. Ruth was a retired Sr. Vice President for Cardinal State Bank. She was active in the WV Bankers Association, BAI (Bank Administration Institute), and NABW (National...
Gloria Mae Johnson
Feb 27, 2020
Gloria Mae Johnson, 95, of Brunswick, OH, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020. Born July 18, 1924 in Raleigh County, WV, she was the daughter of the late George and Lizzie Henderson Hawley. Gloria was a homemaker. She loved embroidering and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James...
Mark Lewis Hopkins
Feb 27, 2020
Mark Lewis Hopkins, 52, of Crab orchard, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020. Born September 3, 1967 in Beckley he was the son of Douglas Green Hopkins, Sr. of Crab Orchard and the late Patricia Faye Greco Hopkins. Mark was a former heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church. He loved fishing, camping, hunting and...
James Edward Lambert
Feb 23, 2020
James Edward Lambert, 76, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. Born February 24, 1943 in Maben, WV, he was the son of the late Edward Samuel and Alberta Fraley Lambert. James was a self-employed food concessionaire. He always wanted to be remembered as the Cotton Candy Man that brought cotton candy trucks to West Virginia in the 70’s...
James Preston McMillion
Feb 23, 2020
James Preston McMillion passed away suddenly Sunday, February 23rd, at the age of 46. He was preceded in death by a beloved aunt, Phyllis Walker. He is survived by his dedicated parents, William and Mary Loretta McMillion, his supportive aunt and uncle Rebecca and Russell Cook, and his two beautiful daughters, Madison Grace and Jaimee Elyse. He also leaves behind...
Alan T. Law
Feb 19, 2020
Alan T. Law, 66 formerly of Beckley, WV passed away Wednesday February 19, 2020 at home surrounded by the love of his family after a battle with cancer. Alan is survived by his wife Diane G. Law; daughters Heather Law Sedlock of Islip Terrace, NY, Emily Law Cathey of Marietta, GA and four grandchildren Turner, Olivia, Easton & Owen. He...
Dennis James Hatfield
Feb 14, 2020
Dennis James Hatfield, age 64 of Beckley, WV passed away at his home from a long illness on Friday, February 14, 2020. Born December 21, 1955, he was the son of the late James and Cora Farley Hatfield. Dennis was a member of Truth Assembly Ministries Church in Beckley. He was a retired coal miner and an avid sports fan....
Margaret Matney
Feb 13, 2020
Margaret Matney, 76, of Bradley, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020. Born July 31, 1943 in Creamery, WV, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Jewell Humphreys Allen. Margaret was a member of Northgate Baptist Church. She was an avid reader and loved fishing, working in her flower garden and playing with her grandchildren. In addition to her...
Kenneth Franklin Ward
Feb 12, 2020
Kenneth Franklin Ward "Yogi", 60, of Beckley, WV passed away February 12, 2020 following a long-term illness. Yogi was a disabled army veteran that loved to laugh and joke! He had a strong belief in God! All the way till the end, he talked about God. He let his family know that God told him that he had won the...
Sherri Loraine Hosey
Feb 12, 2020
Sherri Loraine (Miller) Hosey, 48, of Lester, WV passed away suddenly at her home on February, 12 2020. She was born on October 24, 1971 in Beckley, WV to Lemuel Cohen Miller Jr. and the late Nancy Carol Miller. In addition to her mother, Sherri was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Lemuel C. Miller Sr. and Audrey E....
Ralph Fox, Jr.
Feb 9, 2020
Ralph Fox, Jr passed away on February 9, 2020. He is survived by his wife Margaret; daughters, Cheryl McGhee, Beth Stratton, Jennifer Humphrey; step-sons, Michael Plumley, Tommy Plumley; 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. There will be no service or visitation per his request. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home.
Mary Lou Kirby
Feb 8, 2020
Mary Lou (Epling) Kirby of Bluefield, WV, died February 8, 2020, at Greystone in Raleigh County. Born July 1, 1925, at Keystone, WV, she received her educa- tion at Northfork High School, graduating in 1942. After attending McLain's Business Col- lege in Bluefield, VA, she was employed as secretary for Gilliam Coal Company until marriage in 1947. Her husband's employment...
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...
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