Obituaries
Glenna Sue Priddy
Mar 25, 2021
Glenna Sue Meadows Priddy, 74 years old, passed away on March 25, 2021. She was born December 27, 1946 in Beckley, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Virgil Woodrow Meadows and Eileen Margherita Thurmond Meadows. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Max Edward Priddy of Crab Orchard, West Virginia; daughter Lisa Priddy Dykes (Keith Alan Dykes)...
Michael Bryan Lockhart
Mar 23, 2021
Michael "Mike” Bryan Lockhart formerly of Gassaway WV, died peacefully at his home in Beckley WV on March 23, 2021. Mike is survived by his loving mother, Nellie King Lockhart and stepmother Wilma Fox Lockhart, both of Gassaway; his son Michael Bryan Lockhart, Jr. and wife Danielle of Summersville, WV; sister, Pamela Lockhart Shrader and husband Rev. Mark Shrader of...
Teresa Ann Buchanan
Mar 23, 2021
Teresa Ann Buchanan, 58, of Beckley passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Born April 6, 1962 in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Arnella Osborne Maynor. Teresa was a former supervisor at Ollie’s. She loved to read. She is survived by her husband, Flint; daughters, Stacie Whitt and husband Bruce of Charleston, SC and Kayla...
Larry Bruce Raines
Mar 21, 2021
Larry Bruce Raines, 77, of Beckley passed away at the Bowers Hospice House on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Born October 1, 1943 in Montcalm, WV, he was the son of the late Arthur Lee and Mabel White Raines. Larry was a former assistant Vice President, retiring from First Community Bank and Chase Bank. He was a U.S. Army veteran of...
John Charles Hightower
Mar 14, 2021
John Charles Hightower 70, born September 23,1950 of Stanaford WV. His passing followed a sudden illness. He was preceded in death of his father Dorsey Hightower, mother Genieve Hightower, a sister Barbara Hightower, and a brother-in-law Kenneth Browning. He leaves behind a sister Dorothy Browning. John was a U.S. Army veteran. Graduated from Woodrow Wilson. He spent his whole life...
Bernard Joseph Menghetti
Mar 13, 2021
Bernard Joseph Menghetti, 85, passed on March 13, 2021. He was born February 26, 1936 in Rhodell, West Virginia to the late Joe and Julia (Garnett) and referred to himself as “Mr. Menghetti’s little boy, Bernie”. He met many of his lifelong friends at Woodrow Wilson High School where he was a football three- year letterman. He was honored to...
Josephine Elizabeth Pachuta
Mar 7, 2021
Josephine Elizabeth (Peelish) Pachuta 1931-2021 In the early morning hours Sunday, March 7, 2021 our beloved Mother and Momaw left her earthly body and joined her husband Gazie to rest in Eternal Paradise. Josephine Elizabeth (Peelish) Pachuta was born July 14, 1931 in Raleigh, West Virginia to John and Paulina (Jasicniewska) Peelish. Josephine grew up in Raleigh, one of eleven...
Gary Dale George
Feb 27, 2021
Gary Dale George, 68, of Crab Orchard, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. Born September 27, 1952 in Terry, WV, he was the son of the late Clarence Junior and Eula Jordan. Besides his parents Gary is preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Jordan, Jr. and sisters, Karen Mullins, Barbara Davis and Betty Gillum. Gary was a retired coal...
Larry Paul Ward, Jr.
Feb 25, 2021
Larry Paul Ward, Jr., 42, of Mabscott passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. Born June 28, 1978 in Beckley, he was the son of Larry and Debra Smith Ward. Larry was a former concrete finisher for PCM and last worker as a window installer for Window World. He attended the Maynor Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by...
Latha Fay Pettrey
Feb 24, 2021
Latha Fay Pettrey, 82, of Beckley, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Born April 15, 1938, in Crab Orchard, she was the daughter of the late James Preston and Nancy Ann Meadows. Besides her parents, Fay was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald E. Pettrey Sr.; brothers, Page, Lacy, Emerson, Tom and Frank Meadows; sister, Maxine Henline; and son-in-law,...
Wanda Lucille Summers
Feb 23, 2021
Wanda Lucille Oakley Summers, 91, of Beckley, passed away at the home of her daughter, Sarah, on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Born December 24, 1929 in Cumberland, KY, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Hayes Oakley and Ethel Browning Oakley. Wanda moved to Beckley in 2007 after living in Kopperston, WV for more than 40 years. She was...
Thomas L. "Tommy" Puckett
Feb 22, 2021
Thomas (Tommy) L. Puckett, 75 of Sophia, Wv went to be with his Lord and savior on February 22, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Tommy was born April 7, 1945 to the late Thomas L. Puckett, Sr. and Betty Smith Puckett in Stotesbury, WV. Tommy was a 1963...
Terri Leah Crouch
Feb 16, 2021
Terri Leah Crouch, 61, of Beckley passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Born September 10, 1959 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Shirley and Betty Smith Gwinn. Terri was an active member of Tilden Community Church. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren. She always looked for the best in people. She is survived...
Henry DellaMea
Feb 15, 2021
Henry DellaMea, of Beaver, died after a sudden illness on Monday February 15, 2021. He was the son of the late Enrico DellaMea and Theresa Amato DellaMea. He was a member of the Woodrow Wilson High School class of 1966 and a graduate of Morris Harvey College. After co-owning Henry’s Restaurant with his father in Beckley, Henry enjoyed a successful...
Debbie Anne Hawley
Feb 15, 2021
Debbie Anne Hawley, 62, of Rainelle, left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2021 after a short illness. Debbie was a devoted sister, sister-in-law, and aunt. She attended Macarthur Church of God for many years, and also attended the Glen White Church of God. Debbie was born on June 9, 1958, in Beckley...
Marisa Lynn Lowery
Feb 13, 2021
Marisa Lynn Lowery, 63, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021. Born September 10, 1957 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Jeanette Richmond Lowery of Beckley and the late Robert V. Lowery. Marisa was a member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading and time with family. In addition to her mother, she is survived by...
Rose Louise Gillenwater
Feb 11, 2021
Rose "Louise" Gillenwater Louise, 95, of Crab Orchard WV, passed away Feb. 11th, 2021 surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Rebecca Lowe Brown. She was born in Cedar Bluff, VA, 1 of 9 children. She was preceded in death by her parents, 8 siblings, husband Bill Gillenwater, granddaughter Debbie Pizzino, and son in law...
Paul Linville Berry
Feb 7, 2021
Paul Linville Berry, 73 of Hilltop, WV, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. Born May 23, 1947 in laurel Creek, Wv, he was the son of the late Joseph Carman and Gracie Octavia Rouse Berry. In addition to his parents Paul was preceded in death by brother, Harold, Carl and Joe. He is survived by sisters, Brenda Adkins and Norma...
John Merritt James
Feb 5, 2021
John Merritt James of Oak Hill passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 John was 85 years of age and was born on November 18, 1936. He was a graduate of Oak Hill Collins High School class of 1955. John received an Associate Degree from Beckley College in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Morris Harvey College,...
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