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Richard Stephen Snuffer

Richard Stephen Snuffer

Feb 3, 2021

Richard Snuffer of Jumping Branch, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2021. He was born in Beckley, WV to Stephen Snuffer and Sharon Atwell. He loved spending time outdoors and with his wife, kids and grandchildren. His family always came first and he loved his dogs and sweets. He was preceded in death by his...

Vernice Rakes Frazier  Ketchka

Vernice Rakes Frazier Ketchka

Feb 3, 2021

Vernice Rakes Frazier Ketchka of 507 Highland Dr., Beckley, quietly and peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, surrounded by loving family and friends. Vernice was born in Kingston, West Virginia to Charles Matt and Essie Myrtle (Hash) Rakes. She spent her early years in Fayette County and graduated from Collins High School. She married Lee Frazier in 1963,...

Geneva Ann Nichols

Geneva Ann Nichols

Feb 2, 2021

Geneva Ann Nichols of Beckley, WV, formerly of Parkersburg, WV, went home to be with our Lord and Savior. Born in Parkersburg, WV, on January 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Lafe and Hazel Evans Brand. Geneva was a former accountant for A.B. Chance Company in Parkersburg, WV. She was a member of Trinity Methodist Church in...

Clyde Richard Frank, Jr.

Clyde Richard Frank, Jr.

Feb 2, 2021

Clyde Richard Frank, Jr., 64, of Beckley, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Born July 20, 1956 he was the son of Joan Frank and the late Clyde Richard Frank, Sr. Clyde was a truck driver for many years. He loved riding his motorcycle, playing guitar, shooting guns and riding horses. Besides his mother, Clyde is survived by his wife,...

Vernon Clifton Farrish

Vernon Clifton Farrish

Jan 31, 2021

Vernon Clifton Farrish, 97 of Beckley passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. Born January 26, 1924 in Stanaford, WV, he was the son of the late John and Mary Lillian Campbell Farrish. Vernon was a retired miner. He was a member of Stanaford Missionary Baptist Church and the UMWA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Vernon was a veteran of...

Candace Lynette Bryant

Candace Lynette Bryant

Jan 28, 2021

On January 28th 2021, Candace “Candy” Bryant went on to be with the Lord after a short illness. Candace passed away at Raleigh General Hospital of Beckley Wv. Candace was born August 24th 1965 in Richwood WV and was a graduate of Richwood High school. Candace was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church, an avid lover of music and...

Richard Lee Cook

Richard Lee Cook

Jan 27, 2021

Richard Lee Cook, 88 of Beaver, formerly of Sprague, Wv passed away. Born March 31, 1932 in Mead, Wv, he was the son of the late Henry Snowd and Lucy McNulty Cook. Richard graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1951. He was a cable technician for C&P Telephone Co with 32 years of service. He was a member of...

Karen Lynn Barley (Kincaid) Metrick

Karen Lynn Barley (Kincaid) Metrick

Jan 24, 2021

Karen Lynn Barley (Kincaid) Metrick, 58, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Bowers Hospice House with her family by her side. Born September 22, 1962 in Windsor, MO she was the daughter of Dixie Symantha Barley and the late Vernon Franklin Barley. Karen was an Office Manager at Crab Orchard/MacArthur PSD before becoming a...

Linda Sue Smith Hunt

Linda Sue Smith Hunt

Jan 23, 2021

Linda Sue Smith Hunt beloved mother and Grandmother, age 74 of Daniels, Wv passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. Linda was born January 1, 1947. She graduated from Shady Spring High School in the class of 1965 where she was a member of the Shady Spring Tigers Marching Band. On the 28th of march, 1969 she married Steve Hunt, Jr.,...

Gerald Dean Milam

Gerald Dean Milam

Jan 19, 2021

Gerald Dean Milam, 81, of Beckley passed away Tuesday, January 2021. Born June 6, 1939 in Wyoming County, WV, he was the son of the late Oswald and Margaret Puglee Milam. Gerald was a retired coal miner having worked for Massey Energy. He enjoyed the beach, hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Carson Zane Cozort

Carson Zane Cozort

Jan 18, 2021

Carson Zane Cozort, infant son of Dominique Cozort, entered into a new life on January 18, 2021. In addition to his mother, he is survived by grandparents, Wanda Skeens and Rodney Green, great grandparents, Larry and Nancy Green as well as numerous other family members. Graveside services will be 12:00 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2021 at Calfee Cemetery at Mt....

Drema Carol Snuffer

Drema Carol Snuffer

Jan 16, 2021

Drema Carol Meadows Snuffer, 79, of Clarksville, VA, passed away January 16, 2021. Born May 15, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Norma Lilly Meadows. Drema received an associate degree from Nova Community college and was a retired accountant for Verizon. She was a devoted Christian who loved her family and friends. Drema was an...

Delbert Bruce Huddleston

Delbert Bruce Huddleston

Jan 13, 2021

Delbert Bruce Huddleston, 62 of Beckley passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Born April 22, 1958 in Montgomery, WV, he was the son of the late Harry and Gail Legg Huddleston. Delbert loved his family. He was very patriotic and enjoyed helping people. He is survived by his wife, Connie Jean Taylor Huddleston; sons, Chris (Ann) of Burleson, TX, Nicholas...

Brenda Murrell

Brenda Murrell

Jan 11, 2021

Brenda Joyce Ward Murrell of Hinton, WV passed away on January 11, 2021 after a short illness. Brenda was born on June 27, 1945 in Radford, Virginia to William Kyle Ward Sr. and Lillian Elleen Elliott Ward. Her family moved to Glen Morgan, WV when she was a young child where she grew up and graduated from Shady Spring High...

Drema Daniels

Drema Daniels

Jan 9, 2021

Drema Paulette Daniels, 72, left her earthly home to gain her heavenly mansion on Saturday, January 9th. She was reunited with her husband of 57 years and the love of her life, Richard, who crossed the finish line two months before her. Drema was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law and maw-maw. She was forgiving, understanding and always...

Alice Jane Stover

Alice Jane Stover

Jan 3, 2021

Alice Jane Stover, 81, went to be with the Lord January 3, 2021. Born July 24, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frieda Coufal Leach. Alice was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of the Arnett Chapel. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Stover; children, Vicky Williams (Roger), Ricky Stover (Tammy),...

Norine Charlotte Kruchkow

Norine Charlotte Kruchkow

Jan 1, 2021

Norine Charlotte Kruchkow, 89, of Beckley passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. Born January 17, 1931 in Akron, MI, she was the daughter of the late John and Zuella Fuester Horst. Norine is survived by her husband, Jerry; sons, James (Marilyn), Mark (Marcy), Jeffrey (Kimberly) and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later...

John "Tony" Anthony Greathouse

John "Tony" Anthony Greathouse

Dec 29, 2020

John Anthony (Tony) Greathouse, 63, of Shady Spring, WV passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home. Born November 10, 1957, he was the son of the late Ralph Beckley and Ellen Jane Hammonds Beckley of Leonardtown Maryland. Preceding him in death were his brothers, Gene and Mike, And an infant grandson, Benjamin Greathouse. John was also preceded in...

Velva Ramona Adkins

Velva Ramona Adkins

Dec 28, 2020

Velva Ramona Adkins 93 was called home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2020. Born in Mabscott, WV, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Nellie Aldridge. Velva was a loving, devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend and was a shining example of God’s love to all who knew her. In addition to...

Gloria Ann Vass

Gloria Ann Vass

Dec 25, 2020

Gloria Ann Vass, 54, of Pineville, Wv passed away Friday, December 25, 2020. Born October 4, 1966 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Norma Trump Vass. Gloria was a homemaker. She loved the Lord, her daughter and her dog, Tucker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters, Debbie, Nellie and...

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