Obituaries
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...
Margaret Plumley Fox
Apr 18, 2025
Margaret (Vargo) Plumley Fox passed away, Friday, April 18, 2025.
Survivors include sons, Mike Plumley, Thomas Plumley; Stepdaughters, Beth Stratton, Cheryl McGhee, Jennifer Humphrey; grandchildren, Vinney, Alyssa, Bryce, Seth; step grandchildren, Phillip, Britney, Kayla, Trucker, McKensi, Blake, Mersaydes, Caperton, Paul Richard; great grandchild, Arrayah.
Per her wishes there will be no visitation or service.
Mable Ann Falin
Apr 17, 2025
Mable Ann “Meek” Falin, 86, of Beckley, WV passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Born January 23, 1939, in Crab Orchard, WV, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Fitzpatrick Meek.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Edward Falin; son, John Falin; siblings, Mary Tingler and Bill Meek.
Mable was a former...
Sherry Ann Gosnell
Apr 17, 2025
Sherry Ann Gosnell, 74, of Dameron, West Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 17, 2025.
Born on April 1, 1951, Sherry lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and deep devotion to her family and her faith. She was a 1969 graduate of Rocky River High School in Lakewood, Ohio, and a graduate of...
Eva Irene Mitchell
Apr 9, 2025
Eva Irene Mitchell, 94 of Beckley West Virginia passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life.
Irene was born on April 11, 1930 to Ida Gertrude and Solomon Sinette Reed. She was a devoted wife to her now deceased husband of 58 years, Arnold Ray Mitchell.
Irene is survived by her children, Karen Mitchell Diehl and husband...
Ella Keine Hibbard
Apr 9, 2025
Ella Hibbard, age 100, of Beckley, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House. She was born December 28, 1924 in Munchweiler, Germany to the late Ludwig and Rosa Lommel.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer “Mac”Hibbard.
She was a cook at the...
Walter "Jim" Lynch
Apr 8, 2025
Walter “Jim” Lynch, 86, of Beckley passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Born October 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Clyde and Virgie Taylor Lynch.
He was the former owner of Mountain Signs.
Following his wishes no services are scheduled.
Jeanette Hutchens
Apr 3, 2025
On April 3, 2025, Jeanette O’meara Tabor Hutchens of Beckley, WV passed away after a long illness at 73 years old. She was born January 10, 1952 in Hinton, WV to the late Vaden Ryan & Ernestine Meadows Tabor. She grew up in Ballengee, WV and graduated from Talcott High School.
Proceeding her in death are her parents and a sister,...
Jerome Douglas Kiser
Mar 31, 2025
Jerome D. Kiser (Doug) passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at the age of 89. Doug was born on January 12, 1936 in Welch, WV. Doug lived a life of adventure and cherished moments. Doug was as a devoted husband to Mary L. Kiser sharing 66 years of marriage. He was a loving father to his daughter Kathy and...
Jean Rae Ormandy
Mar 26, 2025
Jean Rae Ormandy, age 94, went home to be with her Lord and savior on March 26, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family.
She was born on July 29, 1930 in Beckley, WV to the late George Washington Blevins and Bessie Blevins.
Jean dedicated her life to her family and Memorial Baptist Church, where she was a...
Gladola R. Terry
Mar 25, 2025
Gladola Terry, age 93, of Lester, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House with family by her side. She was born June 20, 1931 in Egeria, WV to the late Luther Everett Robertson and Vergie Meadows Robertson.
She was a dedicated homemaker and after her husband’s retirement they opened...
Sharon Annette Bellomy
Mar 20, 2025
Sharon Annette (Workman) Bellomy, Age 73 of Beckley, WV went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2025
She was born on May 27, 1951 in Huntington, WV. Sharon Lived and made her home in Beckley, WV with her loving husband, Dwight Edward Bellomy, of 51+ years. Sharon was the loving mother of one daughter, Laura Ashley Bellomy of Charleston,...