Obituaries
Bonnie Lou Sweeney
Aug 11, 2024
Bonnie Lou Sweeney, 82, of Shady Spring, WV, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024.
Born July 7, 1942 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Fred German and Beulah Vivian Gregory Lilly.
Bonnie was a former waitress at Phil’s Drive In and previously worked at the Drive In Bakery and the Raleigh County Commission on Aging. She enjoyed attending...
Steven Robert Hoffman
Aug 5, 2024
Steven Robert Hoffman, born October 23, 1966, was suddenly called home to be with his Savior on Monday August 5, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. He was a full-time student at Chamberlain University perusing a Nurse Practitioner Degree.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 16 years Vicki Ann Hoffman, a son Joseph Lawrence Hoffman...
Rose Marie Wickline
Aug 3, 2024
Rose Marie Wickline, 81, of Beckley, West Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday August 3, 2024. Born Rose Marie Jessup July 6, 1943, along with her twin sister Mary, to the late Charles Mack and Pauline Jessup.
Rose led a full life with the love of her life and soulmate, Donald Lee Wickline. Their love for each...
Stella Ruth Brown
Jul 29, 2024
Stella “Ruth” Brown (Robosky), age 85 of Crab Orchard, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2024. Born on May 29, 1939, in Sophia, WV, she was a devoted and loving homemaker and a skilled seamstress who dedicated her life to her family.
Stella graduated from Stoco High School and spent years working her magic with a...
Louie Rakes
Jul 27, 2024
Louie C. Rakes, Jr. (L.C.) of MacArthur, WV received his reward on July 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family as he met Jesus, his Lord and savior face to face.
Born January 10, 1946 at his home in MacArthur, WV, he was the son of the late Louie C. Rakes and Violet L. Taylor Rakes of MacArthur, WV.
Louie was a...
Brenda Lou England
Jul 27, 2024
Brenda Lou England, 78, of Beaver, WV went to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 27, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Brenda was born on December 24, 1945, in Rhodell, WV. She was the daughter of the late Calvin & Hattie McKinney. She was married to her loving husband/caregiver of 59 years, Ivan England.
Brenda was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, making...
Mary Katheryn Moomaw
Jul 24, 2024
Mary Katheryn Moomaw, 87, of Josephine, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Born August 7, 1936 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Elisah Hannibal and Myrtle Maude Wright Puckett.
Mary was a member of the Lego Church of Jesus. She loved to crochet.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Keith Moomaw; son,...
David Denny
Jul 24, 2024
David Brian Denny, age 66, of Beckley, WV, passed away at the Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
David was born on March 26, 1958 in Beckley, WV. He was married to his loving wife of over 42 years, Kathy Lynn Denny. He was a 1976 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He was a member...
David Mark Lane
Jul 19, 2024
David Mark Lane of Coal City, WV passed away at the young age of 39 on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Although David lived most of his life in Coal City, he spent some of his happiest years traveling the country, and beyond, playing golf. Despite trying, and succeeding, in almost every sport, golf was his passion and allowed him to make...
Pauline Elizabeth Parkulo
Jul 16, 2024
Pauline Elizabeth Parkulo, 90, of Cool Ridge, WV, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Born July 24, 193,3 at St. Albans, WV, she was the daughter of the late Damon and Rose Adkins Lovejoy.
Pauline was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. She enjoyed being with family, crafting, sewing, cooking and singing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Miles Thomas Cushman
Jul 8, 2024
Miles Thomas Cushman AKA MTC, Miles of Smiles, Cush, the Chillmaster, was born in Beckley on Friday, May 13th, 1977. 13 was lucky for him. He was a talented soccer player and forever wore the #13 on all of his soccer jerseys. Miles graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1995 and attended Virginia Tech for his college experience.
June 6th,...
James Robert Clark
Jul 7, 2024
James Robert Clark, aged 70, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 4. He was born on June 27, 1954, in Dunns, WV, to the late Gaston Burdette and Magdalene Ruth Meador Clark.
James led a fulfilling life as a former security guard and truck driver. Among his passions was fishing, and he found joy as a member of the North American...
Verna Mae Underwood
Jul 7, 2024
Verna Mae Underwood, born September 8, 1925, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 7, 2024 after a long illness. She enjoyed 98 blessed years, nearly all of which she found great joy in taking care of her family. Verna lived in Coal City for most of her life, having grown up in Gauley...
Lois Ann Williams
Jun 29, 2024
Lois Ann Williams, 63, of Mabscott, WV went home to be with the Lord on June 29th, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side.
She was born January 28, 1961 in Beckley to the late Harry and Jean Williams.
She is preceded in death by her brothers Larry, Danny and Gregory Williams.
Left to cherish her...
Penny Lee Warden
Jun 28, 2024
It's with a heavy heart that we announce that Penny Lee Warden, age 52, of Beckley, West Virginia unexpectedly passed away on June 28th, 2024.
Born on August 6th, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Hallie Martin and Delbert Leon Warden Sr. He was also preceded in death by his brother Basil Warden.
Left to cherish his...
Clyde Walker Ward
Jun 28, 2024
Our kind and loving father, Clyde Walker ward passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 peacefully at home.
Born May 24, 1928, he was the son of the late Albert Fitzpatrick and Celia (Baber) Ward.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Patricia (Bare) and son, Andrew Walker; brothers Morris (Evelyn) Imboden, Timothy (Clarabell), Gilbert (Freda), John and...
David Earl Speaks
Jun 25, 2024
David Earl Speaks 91, of Mount Hope passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Bowers Hospice House.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marguerite (Peggy) McMillion Speaks, parents, John Speaks and Belva Buckner Fouts, son, James (Jimmy) Speaks, brother, James Fouts and sister, Nola Caraballo.
David spent most of his childhood in Wyoming County. He served in the Army during...
Rita K. Svonavec
Jun 23, 2024
Rita Kay Rakes Svonavec, 65, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Born December 2, 1958 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Bertha A. Farley Rakes and the late Arthur J. Rakes.
Rita attended Cross Point Church. She always loved camping, hiking, kayaking, and riding her Harley on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Her most Loved companion Jasmine a Papillon.
In addition...
Judith Ann Harvey
Jun 16, 2024
Judith Ann Harvey, of Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2024. She passed away peacefully at Bower’s Hospice House with her daughters by her side.
She was born on July 11, 1947, in Beckley, WV and was the daughter of the late Fred and Beulah Lilly of Beckley, WV.
Judith had a passion for helping others...
George Ray Pugh
Jun 15, 2024
George Ray Pugh, (aka Georgie Porgie, Papaw G, and the Skunk), 89, of Beckley, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Bowers Hospice House of Beckley surrounded by his family.
George was born in Glen White, West Virginia, on August 28,1934, to James Edward Pugh and Maude Miller Pugh. He had fond memories of being raised in a coal camp...
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