Obituaries
Luther E Cook
Jun 11, 2025
Luther “Gene” Cook, 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 11, 2025.
Born on January 9, 1950, Gene was a lifelong resident of Beckley, West Virginia. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and generous spirit touched all who knew him.
Gene is survived by his brother Danny Cook; sister Debbie Shrewsberry; half-sisters...
Virginia Pierce
Jun 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia (Sally) Pierce 80 of Maple Fork WV. Sally went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2025 following a long illness. Sally was a homemaker, she enjoyed gardening, cooking and most of all enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren.She will lovingly be remembered by her children, Jr,...
Shirley Mae Tabor
Jun 3, 2025
Shirley Mae Starcher Tabor formerly of Dry Hill, and currently of Batesville, MS, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 3, 2025, just shy of her 89th birthday. Shirley was a homemaker and a member of Black Jack Baptist Church in Batesville, Ms. Born in the rolling hills of West Virginia to the late Rulie Waitman...
Larry Stephenson Cole
May 28, 2025
Larry Stephenson Cole passed away at the age of 70 with loving family by his side on May 28, 2025.
Larry was a care free and outgoing man who knew no stranger. He was the definition of a people person, talking to anyone he met. Especially if it was about cars.
If you knew Larry, you knew how much he loved cars,...
Larry Richard Snuffer
May 27, 2025
Larry Richard Snuffer, 74, of Beckley, WV, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Born February 19, 1951, in Braeholm, WV, he was the son of the late Albert and Mary Lilly Snuffer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ella Mae Cole and his dog rascal.
Larry was a former maintenance supervisor for Raleigh County National...
Patricia Ann Marcum
May 25, 2025
Patricia Ann Marcum (née Flowers), 55, of Shady Spring, WV, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 25th, 2025, after long years spent battling chronic illnesses.
Those left to honor her memory are her longtime partner, Jack Baldwin, also of Shady Spring, her loving parents, John and Betty Flowers, of Beaver, WV, her...
Charles Elam Tompkins
May 25, 2025
Charles Elam Tompkins, aged 68, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. He was born on June 20, 1956, in Miami, Florida, to the late Herbert Woodson and Elizabeth Featherston Tompkins.
A retired carpenter, Charles dedicated his life to both his craft and the people around him. He found joy in attending church and was an enthusiastic...
Dolores Wiggins
May 20, 2025
Dolores Wiggins graced us with her presence on August 27, 1962, in Paterson, New Jersey where she was born to Reuben Harding Wiggins & Helen (Rogers) Wiggins at Barnet Memorial Hospital. Dolores peacefully passed away at her home, on May 20, 2025, surrounded by her beloved children, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will never be...
Christina Louise Kesler
May 17, 2025
Christina Louise Amick-Kesler
Christina Louise Kesler, 43, of Shady Spring, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends after fighting a courageous battle with cancer for seven years.
Christina loved camping at the lake and spending time with her kids and grandkids; she always said the more family and friends, the better, and she was always up for...
Buster B. McKinney, Jr.
May 12, 2025
Buster B. McKinney, Jr., 70 of Beckley, WV, formerly of Itmann, WV, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Mckinney and others who will cherish his memory.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Park.
Arrangements are being made with the help of Calfee Funeral...
C. Keith Shumate
May 10, 2025
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The visitation for Mr. Shumate has been changed to Friday, May 23, 2-25 from 1-2 p.m.
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C. Keith Shumate
Keith was born Carlos Keith Shumate on July 22, 1930, in Glen Daniel, WV. He was a US Navy Veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. He attended Marshall University in Huntington, WV; West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV; and Cleveland State University...
Halsey Collins, Jr.
May 3, 2025
Halsey Collins, Jr, 55 of Josephine, Wv passed away on may 3, 2025.
Born October 24, 1969 in Welch, Wv, he was the son of the late Halsey Collins and Flossie Jewel.
Halsey enjoyed hunting and fishing and ginseng hunting. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Everett and sisters,...
Sandra Carol Miller
May 3, 2025
Sandra Carol Miller (Holt)
January 15, 1943 – May 3, 2025
Sandra Carol Miller (Holt), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 82.
Sandra was born on January 15, 1943, in Sullivan, WV, to the late James William Holt and Nellie Gillespie Cale....
David Ray Pierce
May 2, 2025
David Pierce, born on December 10, 1948, from Lester, WV, a very kind, loving, caring and humorous individual who left us on May 2, 2025.
He was the son of the late Earnest and Minnie Pierce.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earnest and randy pierce; a sister, Mary Cook; 2 sons, Kevin Pierce and Michael Goff; a daughter, Morgan...
Dinah Kay Lacy
May 2, 2025
Dinah Kay Lacy, 78, of Sophia, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 2nd.
Born on December 29, 1946 in Sharon, WV, she was the daughter of the late George and Lizzy Hawley.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Dennis Lacy; her son, Scotty Walker of Turtle Creek, WV; grandson, Wesley Walker of Turtle...
Paul Daniel Smith
Apr 30, 2025
Paul Daniel Smith, 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at home.
Paul was born in Daniels, WVa on July 16,1943, to Paul Andrew Smith and Eileen Rakes Smith.
Paul married Nettie Goodman on December 7, 1963. They were blessed with 2 daughters: Paula Denese and Melanie Danielle.
Paul was a lifelong resident of the Shady Spring, WVa area and was the...
Roy E. Dillon
Apr 27, 2025
Roy E. Dillon, 97, of Beckley, WV passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the English Meadows Assisted Living Center in Fishersville, Virginia.
He was born on august 28, 1927 in Riley, WV to Ethel Mae and Joseph Dillon and was a master electrician in the coal mines. Mr. Dillon was a veteran serving in the U. S. Navy during...
George Massing, Jr.
Apr 21, 2025
George Adam Massing Jr., 98, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at Raleigh General Hospital, in Beckley, West Virginia.
Born in Winona, West Virginia on August 23, 1926, George was the son of the late George A. Massing Sr and the late Nola C. Massing, and was a proud Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. After leaving the army...
David Lee Blackburn
Apr 18, 2025
David Lee Blackburn, 59, of Beckley, WV, passed away on April 18, 2025, at CAMC General Hospital after a sudden and devastating stroke. He was surrounded by his loving family and the music that he was known to enjoy in his final moments.
Born on September 4, 1965, David was the son of William "Steve" Blackburn and the late Margaret Blackburn....
Wilma Jean Zaferatos
Apr 18, 2025
Wilma “Billie” Jean Zaferatos, 88, of Beckley, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. Born on October 19, 1936, in Hinton, West Virginia, she was the daughter of coal miner William Buckland and Lena Buckland. She is survived by her loving brother and was preceded in death by her three sisters.
Billie and her late husband, Konstantinos Zaferatos, were the proud...
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