Obituaries

Millie Lee Odum

Millie Lee Odum

Jan 27, 2024

Millie Lee Odum, 81, of Beckley, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was born on May 3, 1942, in Beckley, West Virginia, to the late Vaughan and Regina Bales Brooks.

Millie had a successful career as a former sales coordinator for Arkansas Capital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her dedicated work ethic and contributions to the company were highly valued....

Tina Jo Davis

Tina Jo Davis

Jan 26, 2024

Tina Jo Davis, 62 of Coal City, WV, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at the Bowers Hospice House on January 26, 2024, following a courageous third battle with cancer.

She was born on February 22, 1961, in Beckley, West Virginia, to Arthur and Bertha Rakes. She was a 1979 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Her most recent...

Roy H. Casto, Jr.

Roy H. Casto, Jr.

Jan 20, 2024

Roy H. Casto, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 20. Roy was born in Charleston, WV, on May 16, 1939.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Harold Casto and Elizabeth “Lee” Thomas Casto, and his sister Mary Kathryn Casto Alterman. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of...

Evelyn Hall

Evelyn Hall

Jan 18, 2024

Evelyn Hall, 93

Born in War, WV on July 13, 1930 she was the daughter of Thomas Matthew, and Rosa Myrtle Hess. Evelyn went to be with her Lord and Savior January 18, 2024 after a brief illness.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Douglas Hall, her son Dougie Hall, grandsons Jackie Clemens, and Junior Chambers, grand daughter...

Londa Kay Justus

Londa Kay Justus

Jan 15, 2024

Londa Kay Justus, 56, of Beckley, WV, passed away at her home on January 15, 2024, from a short but courageous battle with Glioblastoma .

Born May 6, 1967, she was the daughter of Neta Kay Brown.

Londa was a member of Faith Community Church.

She graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and worked at the...

Mary Corey

Mary Corey

Jan 13, 2024

Mary Corey (Workman) of Beckley, passed away on January 13th 2024. Mary was born on February 15,1955 to the late Jerome and Teresa (Bria) Workman in Montgomery WV.

Mary was a dedicated mother, sister and daughter. Mary leaves behind three children, Theresa Corey, Mitchell Corey (wife Shanen) Alexandria Thomas(husband Lucas) and six grandchildren Briana, Jacob, Gracie, James, Samuel and Emma whom...

Alice Faye Prunesti

Alice Faye Prunesti

Dec 29, 2023

 

Alice Faye Prunesti, 82, of Daniels, WV passed away Thursday, December 29, 2023.

Born January 10, 1941 at McAlpin, WV, she was the daughter of the late Wiley McKinley and Clara Blevins Jones.

Alice was a member of Mabscott Christian Baptist Church for over 50 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson,...

Lee Ann Lehman

Lee Ann Lehman

Dec 28, 2023

 Lee Ann Lehman, 61, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday December 28, 2023.Born June 16, 1962, in Jacksonville FL to loving parents Claude and Marjorie Shumate. She grew up in Glen Fork, WV, was her class Valedictorian at Glen Rogers High School, and graduated from Bob Jones University with a degree in Elementary Education....

Kitty Carole Sizemore

Kitty Carole Sizemore

Dec 25, 2023

 

Kitty Carole (Lewis) Sizemore spent her first Christmas in Heaven this year. Kitty left this earth December 25, 2023 at Beckley ARH following a short illness. She was the daughter of Dwight and Mary (Mounts) Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Alvah "Mickey" Sizemore, daughter Connie Adkins, son Bruce Hatfield, granddaughter Michelle Booth and...

Allen Keith Walker

Allen Keith Walker

Dec 24, 2023

 

Keith Walker ~ December 25, 1925 to December 24, 2023Allen Keith Walker of Beckley, West Virginia, went to his heavenly home on December 24, 2023, one day short of his 98th birthday. Keith was born in Litton, Mississippi to the late James Walter and Stella Gordon Walker on December 25, 1925. Five of his six siblings also preceded him in death. 

After...

Violet Meluski

Violet Meluski

Dec 21, 2023

Violet Meluski, 94, of Lanark, WV, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023.Following her wishes Violet was cremated and no services are planned.

Arlene Patricia Wallen

Arlene Patricia Wallen

Dec 17, 2023

 

Arlene Patricia Wallen, born 3/1/38 of Daniels, WV passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 after a long illness. 

She earned a Bachelors degree in Education from Penn State University in 1959 and shared her knowledge with the children of southern West Virginia for 30+ years as a grade school educator.  Having toured various South American countries with a...

Dennis Ray St. Clair

Dennis Ray St. Clair

Dec 16, 2023

    Dennis Ray St.Clair, 69 of Glen Daniel, West Virginia departed this life on December 16th, 2023 at his winter residence in Hernando, Florida. Dennis was born June 8th, 1954 in Beckley, West Virginia, to the late Ray and Norita St.Clair .  Dennis graduated from Sophia High School with the class of 1972. Post Graduation he entered into a...

David Moses Rahal

David Moses Rahal

Dec 15, 2023

David Moses Rahal, 72, of Beckley passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, following a courageous battle with “MDS”.  Born January 3, 1951, in Beckley, he was the son of the late George and Phyllis Rahal. “Moosa” as he was affectionately referred to by his family, was a lifelong resident of Beckley and a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.  David spent...

James Preston Graham

James Preston Graham

Dec 14, 2023

James Preston Graham, 74, of Crab Orchard, departed his earthly home on Thursday, December 14, after battling a long illness.  Born June 30, 1949, in Stotesbury, to the late Tracy and Dona Keffer Graham and raised in Crab Orchard with his seven siblings.  Jimmy was preceded in death by both parents, his stepfather, Raymond Keesee, brothers William “Bill”, Eugene, and...

John Paul Lovelace

John Paul Lovelace

Dec 11, 2023

John Paul Lovelace, 61, of Maple Fork, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1962, in Alexandria, VA, to Ruby Lillian Ellison Riley and the late Paul McCoy Lovelace. John was a dedicated member of the Sprague Freewill Baptist Church and had a strong sense of community. He served as a member of the Bradley Prosperity Volunteer...

Reva Jean Bailey

Reva Jean Bailey

Dec 9, 2023

 

Reva Jean Bailey, 91, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was a dearly treasured mother and grandmother, but most importantly, a faithful woman of God.

Reva was born on November 27, 1932 to the late Earl and Clotine Farley. She was married for 59 joyful years to the late Delbert Lee Bailey. Their marriage was...

Eva Mae Mattox

Eva Mae Mattox

Dec 4, 2023

 

Eva Mae Blackwell Mattox, 88, of Crab Orchard, formerly of Oceana, passed away Monday evening, December 4, 2023, at Bowers Hospice House.

 Born October 18, 1935, at Helen, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Gladys Mann Blackwell.

 She was also preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Mason Griffith, her...

Wanda Grey Grealis

Wanda Grey Grealis

Dec 1, 2023

 

Wanda Grey Grealis, age 75, of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away on December 1, 2023. She was born on August 4, 1948, in Beckley, WV, to the late William "Jasper" Mills and Flossie "Thelma" Reed Mills.

Wanda is survived by her two daughters, Elizabeth Grealis Meadows and husband Jerry of Beckley, and Thelma Grealis Craghead and husband Chris of...

Shirley Anita Cleary

Shirley Anita Cleary

Dec 1, 2023

Shirley Bates Cleary, 85, passed away December 1, 2023 in Beckley, WVa after an extended illness. Mrs. Cleary was born in Norton, Va on December 3, 1937. 

Shirley leaves behind her husband of 46 years, Earnest Cleary, of Beckley. Also surviving are her three sons Terry L. Roop of Surfside Beach, SC; Jeffrey L. Roop, Norton, Va; and Geno Roop,...