Obituaries

Tammy Lynn Andis

Tammy Lynn Andis

Sep 29, 2018

Tammy Lynn Andis, 54, of Beckley, passed away September 29, 2018. Born December 29, 1963 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Nonearl Stover of Beckley and the late Basil Andrew Stover, Jr. She enjoyed watching TBN and General Hospital, playing cards, scrabble and word searches, playing with and listening to her grandchildren read and sing. Tammy is survived by...

Carl J. McPeake

Carl J. McPeake

Sep 28, 2018

Carl J. McPeake, 86, of MacArthur, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. Born March 15, 1932 in Laurel Fork, VA, he was the son of the late Jesse and Beulah Milam McPeake. Carl was a retired Lab Tech for Westmoreland Coal. He loved to golf, fish and play bingo. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Dedee Bailey O'Neal Bliss

Dedee Bailey O'Neal Bliss

Sep 21, 2018

Dedee Bailey O’Neal Bliss, 90, of 347 Sunset Dr., Beckley, WV died at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21, at the Bowers Hospice House after complications from a broken hip. She was born Jan 25, 1928 at Maple Meadow, Raleigh County, WV. She was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Vada Pendry Bailey. She was of the Christian faith....

Melissa Ann Redden

Melissa Ann Redden

Sep 20, 2018

Melissa Ann Redden, 39, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018. Born July 24, 1979 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Clercy Jacobs Redden of Stanaford and the late Chester Redden. Melissa was a loving mother and sister. She had a strong Christian faith. She loved holidays filled with friends and family. She was full of love for...

Dan Stillwell

Dan Stillwell

Sep 14, 2018

Dan Stillwell, 63, of Beckley passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, September 14, 2018. Born July 3, 1955 in Mullens, WV he was the son of the late Edgar and Ora Barnett Stillwell. Besides his parents Dan was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Stillwell. Dan was a sportswriter for the Register-Herald for many years. He was a...

Robert Earl Lilly

Robert Earl Lilly

Sep 14, 2018

Robert Earl Lilly, 89, of Beckley/Crab Orchard peacefully passed into the presence of the Lord September 14, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Vandalia and his mother, Amma Fay Lilly; his siblings, Una Hedrick, Gaye Decker, Odley Lilly, Arlene Hunt, Jean West, Mary Broughman, Janice Lindsay, Elbert Lilly and Dixie Miller and his son, Ralph Erwin...

John M. Dr. Daniel

John M. Dr. Daniel

Sep 6, 2018

John M. Daniel, MD passed away September 6th 2018. He was the son of the late Dr. Doff and Demerse Daniel. He is survived by wife Rita L Daniel; 3 daughters, Deedee Hatcher (Randy), Kathy Ballard (Eddie), and Sandi Dawson (Don); son, John Daniel, Jr. (Stephanie); 2 step daughters, Regina Jenkins, Angela Perry (Sean); 9 grand children and 6 great...

Shelva Jean Cox

Shelva Jean Cox

Sep 5, 2018

Shelva Jean Cox, 77, of Crab Orchard passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Born January 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Erma Smith Persinger. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Julius; brothers, Harold, Darrell and Bill Persinger; sisters, Betty Persinger and Rita Brock. Shelva was a homemaker. She...

Mary K. Clark Baird

Mary K. Clark Baird

Sep 2, 2018

Mary K. Clark Baird of Fitzpatrick Road, Beckley, West Virginia died September 2, 2018 following a long illness. Born February 1, 1926 at Daniels, WV she was the daughter of the late Mark and Lucinda Clark. She was the wife of Frank J. Baird. Mrs. Baird spent most of her life in Raleigh Co. She attended Shady Springs High School....

Norma Jean Gunter

Norma Jean Gunter

Sep 1, 2018

Norma Jean Gunter, 83, of Shady Spring passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018. Born January 29, 1935 on Maxwell Hill, near Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Sarah Wilson Arthur. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie O. Gunter, Jr. and brother David Arthur. She was a member of Beckley...

Forrest Randy Boyd

Forrest Randy Boyd

Aug 31, 2018

Forrest L. (Randy) Boyd, 68 of Beaver, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018. Born June 28, 1950 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Forrest V. and Thelma Williams Boyd. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother James Edwin Boyd. Randy was a former Captain with the Beckley Police Department retiring in...

Brenda Muriel Lilly

Brenda Muriel Lilly

Aug 29, 2018

Brenda Muriel Lilly, 77, of Omaha, NE formerly of Beckley passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Born August 19, 1941 she was the daughter of the late William and Dovie Pritchard. Brenda is survived by husband, Larry Lilly; children: Michael Lilly (Stephanie), Teresa Washabaugh (David), and Kevin Lilly (Jodi); grandson, Cory Lilly; sisters, Janette Jacks and Annamae Garcia (Bill); brother,...

Nellie Rae Ford

Nellie Rae Ford

Aug 16, 2018

Nellie Rae Ford, 75, of Beckley, WV passed away on August 16, 2018. Nellie was born in Rainelle, WV September 17, 1942. She was married to James on August 05, 1961; they were married 57 years. She was a Homemaker and a child of God who devoted faithful loving service to her family and friends. She was considered a pillar...

Aleta Jo Walker

Aleta Jo Walker

Aug 11, 2018

Aleta Jo Walker, 76, of Beckley passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018. Born June 26, 1942 in McComas, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Lee and Delores Senetha Helmondollar Browning. Aleta was a former caregiver at Bayberry Retirement Inn. She was a member of Christian Life Center and enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening. In...

Timothy James Rahall

Timothy James Rahall

Aug 5, 2018

With heavy hearts and deep regret, we announce the passing of Tim Rahall, 53, of Beckley. Timothy “Tim” James Rahall was born May 17, 1965, in Milwaukee, WI. He was the beloved son of Theresa Marie Rahall of Beckley and the late Jameel “Jim” Rahall. Tim grew up in Beckley and attended local schools. He was a 1983 graduate of...

Wanda Mae Sergent

Wanda Mae Sergent

Aug 1, 2018

On August 1st at 7 AM, Wanda Mae Sergent, 84, passed onto her heavenly home after a lengthy illness. Wanda was born in Dry Creek, WV and had been a long-time resident of Beckley, WV, Nags Head, NC and finally Ripley, WV. She was born on March 14, 1934, the daughter of the late Joe and Cressie Mae Cantley. She...

Eula Carmen Stephens

Eula Carmen Stephens

Jul 30, 2018

Late in the evening on July 30, 2018, beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, family member and friend, Eula Carmen Mankin Stephens crossed over into the waiting arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ and into her eternal rest. She was reunited there with loving family members and friends who had been waiting to receive her in arms of comfort and love. Born...

Elizabeth Betty Wheeler

Elizabeth Betty Wheeler

Jul 27, 2018

Elizabeth (Betty) Tonelli Wheeler, 90, of Beckley, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away July 27, 2018 at the Bower’s House, Hospice of Southern W.Va. Born June 17, 1928 in Beckley, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Enrico and Maddalena Tonelli. She attended schools in Beckley, and graduated from Marshall College (now Marshall University) with a degree...

Helen Audrey Keffer

Helen Audrey Keffer

Jul 26, 2018

Helen Audrey Keffer,76, of Coal City, West Virginia died peacefully on July 26, 2018 in Newport, NC. Helen was born on June 1,1942 in Yolan, WV to Buster and Anna Stollings. She married David Russell Keffer on April 18,1962 and was married for 50 years. The couple had three children whom Helen dedicated her life to raise. Helen was proud...

Mona Kay Zickafoose

Mona Kay Zickafoose

Jul 24, 2018

Mona Kay Zickafoose, 69, of Beckley passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Born April 12, 1949 at Ellison Ridge, WV, she was the daughter of Margie B. Lilly Williams of Beckley and the late E.E. Williams. Kay was a former RN at BARH. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her first husband, Frederick Allen Walker,...