Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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...
Mary Grace Matherly
Nov 25, 2024
Mary Grace (Brammer) Matherly, 95, of Flat Top, WV, went home to be with her Lord Monday, November 25, 2024. Mary was born September 9, 1929, to the late Karl Cleveland and Edna Grace (Lilly) Brammer. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Herbert Matherly; two brothers, Frank and Karl Brammer; two sisters, Rae Gaumer and Merle Fox;...
William E. Beckett
Nov 24, 2024
William (Bill) Ernest Beckett, age 92, of Beckley, WV, passed away on November 24, 2024. Born on February 14, 1932, in Beckley, he was the son of the late Clair and Moda Beckett.
Bill was a proud member of Mabscott Baptist Church and a dedicated employee of E.I. DuPont, where he worked for 28 years. He also proudly served his country...
Muriel Y. Meador Kincaid
Nov 20, 2024
Muriel Yvonne Meador Kincaid, 96, passed away in Beckley, WV on November 20, 2024.
She was born on Beach Run Mountain, Summers County November 25, 1927 to Oscar Meador and Zella Lilly Meador. Her caring grandparents were Jeff and Roxie Lilly, Carl and Lennie (Harvey) Meador.
Preceded in death by her husband Clarence “Bob” Kincaid, son Keith Kincaid, grandson Clifford Keith Mangum,...
Dixie Barley
Nov 18, 2024
Dixie Symantha Barley, 89, of Maple Fork went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2024. Born December 14, 1934, in Amigo, WV, she was the daughter of Lee Kyle Allen and Mabel Dean Allen Blake. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Vernon Barley; daughter Karen...
Melba Leah Toler
Nov 18, 2024
Melba Leah Toler, 84, of Glen Daniel, WV, went to Jesus, Monday, November 18, 2024. She was born July 3, 1940, in Missouri Branch, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Taylor and Brookie Marcum Salmons. She was a devout Christian and a member of Truth Assembly Ministries.
Melba wore many hats in her lifetime such as: Sunday school...
Michael Wayne Webb
Nov 4, 2024
Michael Wayne Webb, 42, of Beckley, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024.
Born June 19, 1982 in Beckley, he was the son of Randy Wayne and Cynthia Rae Burress Webb.
Michael was kitchen manager for Texas Road House. He enjoyed fishing and college football, especially the Florida State Seminoles.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James Aden and Mossie Mae...
Romeo Kash Rumbold
Oct 30, 2024
Romeo “Kash” Rumbold of Glen Morgan passed away Wednesday October 30th 2024.
Born November 13th 2021 in Beckley WV , he was the son of Steven M Rumbold and Ashley Roberts.
From the moment he was born, Kash began to fight a fierce battle with cerebral palsy and PVL. In spite of his health issues, Kash was a smiling happy little boy....
Ronald Owen O'Dell
Oct 24, 2024
Ronald Owen O’Dell, II (Ron, Ronnie, ROO II) of Lanark passed away very unexpectedly on Thursday, October 24, 2024 on his 56th birthday. Ron was born on October 24, 1968 to the late Ronald and Nada O’Dell in Beckley, WV.
Ron grew up in Welch, WV. He graduated in the Class of 1986, from Mount View High School. He was a...
James Franklin Calvert
Oct 18, 2024
James “Jimmy” Franklin Calvert, 82, of Sophia, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Jimmy was born in Lillybrook, WV on June 21, 1942. He was a former physical education teacher and General Manager of David Hill Concrete. Jimmy enjoyed coaching, doing yard work, detailing his vehicles, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded...
Yvonne Kirk Chambers
Oct 16, 2024
Yvonne Kirk Chambers (Nonny), 81, was called to her heavenly home on October 16, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Yvonne was born in Crab Orchard, WV on March 11, 1943 and was the daughter of the late James N and Amy Orean Kirk. Besides her parents, Yvonne was preceded in death by her sister Robin Lee Kirk and the love of...
Paul Darris Plumley
Oct 13, 2024
Paul Darris Plumley, 73, of Flat Top Lake, WV, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 13, 2024. Born in Beckley, WV, on January 29, 1951, to Glansy Todd and Eulis Plumley, Paul was a proud graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and Marshall University.
Together with his wife, Lynn, Paul was the longtime owner and operator of Donut Connection...
Billy Kerns Smith
Oct 5, 2024
Billy Kerns Smith, 82, of Mabscott, WV passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Born May 19, 1942, in Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late Morris and Elsie Mae Kerns Smith.
After his service with the U.S. Army, he worked in the construction industry. He enjoyed shooting pool and watching television.
He is survived by his wife Christine Swanagin Smith; sons,...
Linda Faye Browning
Oct 1, 2024
Linda Faye Browning, 78, of Princewick, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday Oct 1st, 2024. Born November 24th, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Myers and Olive Myers Persinger.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband Brady P. Browning.
She is survived by children Scarlet Kester and husband Steve of Beckley; Brady Browning,...
Ramona Elaine Thompson
Sep 27, 2024
Ramona Elaine Thompson, 82, of Beckley, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at Bowers Hospice House.
Born November 28, 1941, in Winter Harbor, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Catherine Jacobs.
Ramona was a former waitress at the WV Turnpike Glass House, Holiday Inn and Miss Alice’s. She enjoyed antiquing, traveling, yard sales, pottery, gambling and classic country music.
Survivors include...
Shonda Hale
Sep 20, 2024
Shonda Lynn Hale, (Sissy) age 49, of Lorain, Ohio passed away on September 20, 2024 in Coal City, West Virginia. She was born on September 19, 1975 to the late Gilbert Hale and Sandra Hale.
When the good Lord made Shonda, he broke the mold. A perfect example of a strong “Hale woman”, she was never one to be told what...
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