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Edsel Lee Fitzwater

Edsel Lee Fitzwater

Jan 11, 2025

Edsel Lee Fitzwater 85 of Grandview passed away Jan 11 2025 at CAMC in Charleston, West Virginia.

He was born on November 30, 1939, in Beckley, West Virginia, the son of the late Evert and Ruth Fitzwater. He is preceded in death by a son Cameron Lee Taylor.

He was formerly employed by Smith and Stover Coal Company and Eaton Construction. He...

Ronald Lee Quesenberry

Ronald Lee Quesenberry

Jan 11, 2025

Ronald Lee Quesenberry left this world on January 11, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

 Ronald was born on May 18, 1960 to the late Harrell and Lois Quesenberry. He was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by his late wife of 41 years, Jamie Quesenberry.

 Those left to keep his memory alive are his daughter, Heather Quesenberry, and...

Helen Cottingham

Helen Cottingham

Jan 10, 2025

Helen Murray Cottingham , 80, gained her wings on January 10, 2025.

Helen was born to Mabel and Alva Turner on December 30, 1944.

She was proceeded in death by her mother, Mabel: father, Alva and her big brother Bill Turner.

Helen left behind her daughter, Michelle Smith, son Brian Cottingham and his wife Wendy. Granddaughters Allegra Smith and husband Daniel, Adrianna Boggess...

Everett Wayne Fraley

Everett Wayne Fraley

Jan 8, 2025

Everett Wayne Fraley, known to family and friends as Wayne, passed from this life to enter the presence of the Lord peacefully surrounded by his family, on January 8, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. He was born on September 15, 1945, to Maude and Everett Fraley. Wayne grew up in Slab Fork, WV and met his wife...

Imogene Hamrick

Imogene Hamrick

Jan 5, 2025

Imogene Lucille Hamrick (Lane) was reunited with her dearly departed husband of 64 years, Adam Tate Hamrick, in the early hours of Sunday, January 5, 2025.

She was born on March 27, 1933 in her family home on Mountain View Road in Summers County, WV. She was the oldest of 11.

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

Mary McKinney Graham

Mary McKinney Graham

Jan 2, 2025

Mary 'McKinney' Graham 51 of Alpoca Bottom passed away on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025.

Mary was born on May 22nd, 1973 to Hugh and Avalene McKinney in RGH and was raised on Basin Mt..

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was loved by many, even though she is gone she will live in our hearts forever.

Mary is survived by...

Sharon Lynn Bragg

Sharon Lynn Bragg

Dec 29, 2024

Sharon Lynn Bragg passed away Sunday December 29, 2024. Sharon was born on March 28, 1955, to Donna Randan Hicks and Elmer Hicks in Logan, WV. 

She attended Woodrow Wison High School, graduating class of 1973. She worked many years in the medical field in administrative positions.

Sharon enjoyed researching ancestry and building the family tree. She also grew fond of watching...

Frances Lola Conner

Frances Lola Conner

Dec 28, 2024

Frances Lola (Pettit) Conner, 97, of Mabscott WV passed peacefully to be with her Lord Saturday, December 28, 2024. Born in Leevale WV on August 10, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Denver Voil and Birdie Ann (Burdette) Pettit. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Dallas Franklin Conner; two sisters, Gracie Smith and...

Doff Harold Patton

Doff Harold Patton

Dec 21, 2024

Doff Harold Patton, age 98 of Harper Heights, West Virginia, passed peacefully into eternity on December 21, 2024, fulfilling his heartfelt wish to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His passing, which coincided with the Christmas season, was a moment he had long anticipated, and on that blessed day, he entered into eternal rest to be with his...

Charles Edward Richmond

Charles Edward Richmond

Dec 17, 2024

Charles Edward Richmond, 89, of Crab Orchard, Wv passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Born July 27, 1935, in McVey, WV, he was the son of the late James Evert and Sally Jones Richmond.

Charles was a welder in the mining industry. He last worked for United Cycle. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed time with family.

He is survived by his...

Vella Mae Meadows

Vella Mae Meadows

Dec 16, 2024

Vella Mae Meadows, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully went home to be with the Lord in her home, surrounded by her family, on December 16, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on September 14, 1955, Vella spent her life dedicated to her family. Her kindness, warmth, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Reverend Betsy Morgan Evans

Reverend Betsy Morgan Evans

Dec 14, 2024

The Reverend Betsy Morgan Evans found release from her valiant battle with cancer on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The daughter of Rev. Dr. Ross and Virginia Evans, Betsy was born on August 27, 1959. She graduated with honors from Woodrow Wilson High School, Roosevelt University in Chicago, and Garrett Evangelical Seminary in Evanston, Illinois.

 Betsy is survived by her high school...

Sharon Hall

Sharon Hall

Dec 11, 2024

Sharon Thomas Hall crossed the bridge of life December 11, 2024 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Sharon was born March 26, 1942 in Glen Rogers, West Virginia and is survived by her two daughters Laura Brinson and Leslie Thomas ; 8 grandchildren Genevieve Carus, Melvin Brinson, Thomas Crosley, Christopher Crosley, Curtis Campbell, Michael Campbell, Amanda Campbell, Cody Campbell...

Lindsay Brooke Clyde

Lindsay Brooke Clyde

Dec 10, 2024

Lindsay Brooke Clyde, 41. Of Beckley, passed away December 10, 2024.

 Born November 1,1983 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Betty Jo Sims Pugh and Neal Pugh of Meadow Bridge, WV.

 Lindsay had a dedicated career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where she touched the lives of many with her compassionate care. In her free time, she was...

Charles French Lucas

Charles French Lucas

Dec 10, 2024

Charles French Lucas, age 87, of Beckley, WV, passed away December 10, 2024. Affectionately known as “Chuck” he was born February 27, 1937, in Beckley. He was the son of the late Roy and Polly Lucas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Patton; a son Charles F. (Chucker) Lucas, II and a brother, Roy Lucas, Jr. He...

Caige Elijah Acord

Caige Elijah Acord

Nov 30, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Caige Eliijah Acord, of Lester WV, who unexpectedly left us on November 30th 2024 at the age of 22. 

Caige was much loved by family and friends. He was a kind-hearted and compassionate young man who brought joy to everyone he met. Caige was full of joy and playful...

Richard Lee "Pete" Graham

Richard Lee "Pete" Graham

Nov 29, 2024

Richard Lee “Pete” Graham went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2024, after a short illness. With his beloved wife Ann by his side, he departed for his eternal walk with God.

 Pete was born in MacArthur, WV on September 11, 1936, to Ernest Taylor Graham and Grace Bell Jones Graham. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Dorothy Mae McKinney

Dorothy Mae McKinney

Nov 29, 2024

Dorothy Mae "Dottie" McKinney, 86, of Beckley, WV passed away Friday, November 29, 2024.

Born June 24, 1938 in Slab Fork, WV, she was the daughter of the late O.O. and Estella Ruth O’Dell Kidd.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett McKinney and sisters, Rose Worley and Betty McMillian.

Dorothy is survived by daughters, Ruthann...

Jennifer Phalin

Jennifer Phalin

Nov 27, 2024

Jennifer Kay (Hosey) Phalin, 42, of Crab Orchard, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, as the result of a massive stroke. 

She was born on November 8, 1982, to John Hosey of Crab Orchard and the late Gaye Sue Hosey. She was a 2001 graduate of Independence High School, where she played softball...

Eugene Terry

Eugene Terry

Nov 25, 2024

Eugene Douglas Terry, 75, of Mount Hope, WV, passed away on November 25, 2024. Gene was the son of the late Kendall Terry and Gladola Terry, of Lester, WV. Gene pastored Tilden Community Church of Sullivan for nearly 15 years. He loved preaching and teaching God’s Word. The congregation at Tilden was such a blessing to Gene and he loved...

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