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Jean Rae Ormandy

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

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

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,...

Ray Austin

Ray Austin

Mar 18, 2025

Ray Austin, 78, of Coal City West Virginia, suddenly passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home.

Ray was born March 11, 1947, to Elmer and Carol (Holdren) Austin. He was married to his junior high sweetheart JoAnn Austin for 62 years.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother. Those left to cherish his memories include his...

Andrew Francis Appel, III

Andrew Francis Appel, III

Mar 12, 2025

Andrew F. Appel III

November 19, 1970 - March 12, 2025

Beckley, WV

Andrew Francis Appel, Ill was born in Beckley, West Virginia on November 19, 1970. He passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2025 in Charleston, West Virginia.

Andy spent most of his life close to his family. Raised in Beckley, he attended Woodrow Wilson High School, where he performed as a notable...

Phyllis Ann Daniel

Phyllis Ann Daniel

Mar 10, 2025

Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

 Phyllis Ann Daniel 74 of Sophia passed away peacefully March 10, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley surrounded by her family. 

Phyllis was born March 3, 1951 to the late Winford and Anna Bell Moore Daniel. Phyllis was a graduate of Trap Hill...

Jennetto Patrick Meadows

Jennetto Patrick Meadows

Feb 25, 2025

Jennetto Patrick Meadows (Pat) returned to stardust on February 19th, 2025, with his wife, Wanda Meadows. He laid with his wife, Wanda, and they both gained their wings as planned. They leave behind a daughter, Jennetta Patrice (JP) Meadows, a school psychologist at the Ohio State School for the Blind inColumbus, OH, along with many family members and friends.

Pat and...

Wanda June Meadows

Wanda June Meadows

Feb 25, 2025

Wanda June Whitt Meadows returned to stardust on February 19th, 2025, with her husband, Jennetto (Pat) Meadows. She laid with her husband, Pat, and they both gained their wings as planned. They leave behind a daughter, Jennetta Patrice (JP) Meadows, a school psychologist at the Ohio State School for the Blind in Columbus, OH, along with many family members and...

Lychia Ruth Jenkins

Lychia Ruth Jenkins

Feb 21, 2025

Lychia Ruth Jenkins, 83, passed away Friday, February 21st,2025 at CAMC Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, WV after a long illness. She was born June 9th, 1941 in Mt. Hope, WV to the late James A. and Hazel J. Clay. She was a 1959 graduate of Mt. Hope High School. She was preceded in death by her loving husband...

Carol Marie Toler

Carol Marie Toler

Feb 21, 2025

Carol Marie Toler-Born July 23, 1938, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2025, at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia. 

She was born in Clear Fork, West Virgina raised in Oceana with the rest of her family. She graduated from Oceana High School in 1958. She was a great woman of faith who loved the...

Benjamin Dale Hylton

Benjamin Dale Hylton

Feb 20, 2025

Benjamin “Ben” Dale Hylton, 86 of Beckley, passed away on February 20, 2025.

Born October 5, 1938 at Fireco, WV, he was the son of the late Jacob and Verona Hylton. Ben was a retired sales manager in the mining industry and was a member of Calloway Heights Baptist Church. He served with the U.S Air Force and U.S Army.

In addition...

Patricia Ann Lowery

Patricia Ann Lowery

Feb 20, 2025

Patricia Ann Long Lowery, 95, of Beckley, passed away February 20, 2025.

Born September 12, 1929 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Potter and Macil M. Meadows Long.

Patricia was a member of the Beckley First Baptist Church and a former member of the Radford Memorial Baptist Church in Moneta, VA

She is survived by sons, James “Thomas”...

Glenda Goedeke

Glenda Goedeke

Feb 19, 2025

Glenda Gaye (Nelson) Goedeke, 76, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2025 at her home in Daniels, WV, peacefully showered with love by her family, following a long illness.

Ms. Goedeke was a very well-respected and loved educator for over 30 years. Her love for the profession and the children she taught was unparalleled and she will be missed by many.

Ms. Goedeke...

Johnny Lee Goodman

Johnny Lee Goodman

Feb 17, 2025

Johnny Lee Goodman , 78 of Crab Orchard, passed away on February 17th at his home after a lengthy illness surrounded by family, friends and his beloved dog Izzy.

He was born March 25,1946 in Welch, West Virginia to Mike and Mary (Elsie) Goodman who preceded him in death. Also preceding are 4 brothers and a sister.

Johnny was a graduate of...

Joseph David Green

Joseph David Green

Feb 17, 2025

Joseph David Green

June 10, 1950 – February 17, 2025

 With hearts full of love and cherished memories, we mourn the passing of Joseph David Green, who left this world on February 17, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Joe touched the lives of so many with his warmth, humor, and gentle spirit.

 Joe was born on June 10,...

Orman Junior Groff

Orman Junior Groff

Feb 16, 2025

Orman Groff Jr. “Jeep”

 Feb 17, 2025

Jeep Groff of Nimtz, suddenly passed away while at home on Feb 17, 2025. Jeep was at home with his wife, Vicki and beloved dog Sam.

Jeep worked 35 yrs. As a heavy equipment operator in the coal industry and loved his job. Jeep LOVED working….. When he would come home from the coal mines, he...

Anita Louise DeHart McNeal

Anita Louise DeHart McNeal

Feb 15, 2025

Anita Louise DeHart McNeal August 3, 1937 - February 15, 2025 (87 years young)

Anita gained her angel wings on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Anita was born on August 3, 1937 in Crab Orchard, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late, Buster Alfonzo DeHart and of Dora Effie Stump DeHart.

Anita wore many hats throughout her life: She was a...

Joseph Fourney, II

Joseph Fourney, II

Feb 11, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Fourney, II, of Beckley, WV, died February 11, 2025, after a short illness. He was born October 27, 1969.

Joe graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1988 and attended WVU, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and presented with the Outstanding College Student of America. 

Joe has been the owner of Fourney Fasteners since 1996. 

All...

Judith Lynne Almond

Judith Lynne Almond

Feb 8, 2025

Judith Lynne (Judi) Almond, 78, died February 8, 2025, surrounded by family at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV after a long illness. Judi was born May 4, 1946, in Beckley, WV to John W. “Bill” and Evelyn Belcher Almond, both who preceded her in death. Judi was a 1964 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley, WV. Judi was...

Barbara Gail Stewart

Barbara Gail Stewart

Feb 5, 2025

Barbara Gail Stewart 72 of Mount Hope WV. She was born on August 27, 1952 in Glen Daniel WV. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 5, 2025 at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown WV. The staff took amazing care of her there in her final moments of this life’s journey.

Barbara known as Aunt Bobbi to her loved ones...

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