Obituaries
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...
Michael Brent Ritter
Dec 17, 2019
Michael Brent Ritter, 51, of Beaver passed away Tuesday, December 17th at Raleigh General Hospital following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his father, James (Jim) Ritter of Beaver and his step-father, Rick Landes of Beaver. He is survived by his mother, Juanita Ritter Landes and two brothers, James (Bo) and Shane Ritter all of Beaver. A...
Ned H. "Buzzy" Ragland, Jr.
Dec 11, 2019
Ned H. “Buzzy” Ragland Jr. 1941-2019 Ned H. “Buzzy” Ragland Jr., 78 of Daniels, WV died Wednesday December 12, 2019 following a long illness. He was a 1959 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and later attended West Virginia University where he received his Business Administration Degree in 1963. He then received his Law Degree from WVU in 1966. He...
Deborah Diane Fridley
Dec 5, 2019
Deborah Diane “Debbie” Adkins - Fridley, 65, of Beaver, WV, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 5th, 2019. Born August 21, 1954 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Ira Henderson Adkins and Dorothy Tate - Havens. Debbie was a Proud Member of the Teamsters Union. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Scott Allan Tyler
Dec 3, 2019
Scott Allan Tyler, 41, of Bristol, TN passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was a 1996 graduate of Oak Hill High School and later attended West Virginia University where his love for all WV Mountaineer sports began. Scott’s career started in the automotive industry with the family businesses Blackburn Ford and Mountaineer Automotive and recently employed in management with...
Sharon Louise Wiley Atwell
Dec 2, 2019
Sharon Wiley Atwell, 71, of Beckley passed away Monday, December 2, 2019. Born August 17, 1948 in Crab Orchard, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Emory and Gladys Corrine Atkinson Wiley. Sharon received her CNA license and worked for many years assisting families with their loved ones. She also spent 20 years running Snuffer Insurance Agency. She was...
Robert Parker Pulliam
Nov 24, 2019
Beckley Native, Dr. Robert Pulliam, a Pioneer in Women’s Health Dr. Robert Parker Pulliam, a native and long-time resident of Beckley, WV, passed away on November 24, 2019, surrounded by his family in his home in Germantown, TN. Bob, as he was affectionately known by his friends and colleagues, was born on September 29, 1936, in Beckley, West Virginia. He...
Jeffrey Kim Williams
Nov 22, 2019
Jeffrey Kim Williams, 57, Calloway Heights, Beckley, WV, peacefully passed surrounded by his family November 22, 2019. He was son of the late Robert and Maycel Williams. Cherishing his memory are siblings Susan Grippo, Janet Smith, Daniel and John Williams, special nephew Bill Carter, and many nieces and nephews. Jeff attended Beckley College and WVU. He was an athlete, scholar,...
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