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George Willard

George Willard

Jul 28, 2020

On the morning of July 28, 2020, George T. Willard, age 73, of Posey Saxon, WV, was carried away to Heaven on the wings of angels. He passed at the Doug and Lucy Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born on May 7, 1947, George was the son of Orland Henry and Lucy Jane Willard. He was raised in Bruno,...

Christine Gale Zinz

Christine Gale Zinz

Jul 24, 2020

Christine Gale Zinz, 60, of Glen Rogers, WV, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. Born March 27, 1960 in Riverside, CA, she was the daughter of the late Victor Delbert and Linda Lou Skaggs Bugh. Christine is survived by a sister, Vickie Ramsey and her husband Anthony of Fairmont, WV; son, Frank Victor Zinz; grandson, Chase Zinz; nieces, Tuesday Craighead,...

Frances Simpson O'Brien

Frances Simpson O'Brien

Jul 23, 2020

Frances Simpson O’Brien, 98, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. Born December 7, 1921 in Paducah, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John Boyd Simpson and Mamie Beatrice Wileman. In 1942, Fran met and married the love of her life, Shamus. Fran raised her family in Pittsburgh, PA and retired to Morehead City, NC. Following high...

Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Interdonato

Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Interdonato

Jul 21, 2020

Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Interdonato, 66, of Beckley, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Born November 19, 1953 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Charles Anthony and Mary Elizabeth Fondale Interdonato. Libby was an Assistant Lab Tech at Beckley Hospital for over 20 years. She was a member of St. Francis De sales Catholic Church, Raleigh County Historical...

Debra Lynn Shumate

Debra Lynn Shumate

Jul 21, 2020

Debra Lynn Shumate, 65, of Beckley, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Born October 1, 1954 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Margaret Toth Cochran. She was the former owner of Slick’s License Service / Shumate’s License Service and last worked for Ibex Global. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Doris Alma Gallagher

Doris Alma Gallagher

Jul 20, 2020

Doris Alma Martin Gallagher, 97, of Ghent, WV., passed away July 20 th after a long illness. She was the daughter of Leamon (Slim) Martin and Irene J. Martin, both deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent O’Connell (Connell) Gallagher. She was also preceded in death by three sons, Charles Thomas Gallagher, Joseph Lawrence Gallagher, Vincent O’Connell...

Betty Joann Ross

Betty Joann Ross

Jul 17, 2020

Betty Joann Ross, 85 of Beckley passed away Friday, April 19, 2019. Born September 21, 1934 at Peachtree, WV, she was the daughter of the late Albert Franklin and Manerva Angeline Pettry Webb. Betty was a homemaker and the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents she was preceded ion death by her husband, Willie...

Lacy Edwin Hurt

Lacy Edwin Hurt

Jul 10, 2020

Lacy Edwin Hurt, 93, of Pax, WV went to his heavenly home on July 10th, 2020. Born on April 8th, 1927 in Pax, he was the son of Minnie Mae and Jubal Edwin Hurt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Clarence Humphrey, Michael William Humphrey, Bruce Humphrey, Wanda Humphrey Stover, Jeanie Hurt Hamilton; and...

Jimmie Lee Parker

Jimmie Lee Parker

Jul 9, 2020

Jimmie Lee Parker, 81 of Cool Ridge, unexpectedly went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 8, 2020. Jim owned and operated “Style & Trim” Barber Shop in Beckley and was a Barber for 60+ years. Mr. Parker was a well known businessman in the Beckley community as he worked in Real Estate and Property Appraisal until 2012....

William Lee "Bill" Parker

William Lee "Bill" Parker

Jul 9, 2020

Pastor William Lee “Bill” Parker, 85, of Mt. Hope, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020. Born December 8, 1934 at Wolf Summit, WV, he was the son of the late Robert Ancel and Rea Veryl Williams Parker. Bill graduated from Victory High School in 1953 and Salem College in December of 1976 with a B.A. in Philosophy/Religion. He was the...

Stewart Edward Vint

Stewart Edward Vint

Jul 8, 2020

Stewart Edward Vint, 70, of Fairdale passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Born November 27, 1949 at Barrett, WV, he was the son of the late Curtis Edward and Alti Mae Justice Vint. Stewart was a former coal miner having last worked for Mingo Logan Coal. He loved hunting, archery and WVU football. Stewart was a Vietnam War veteran serving...

William Elbert Wright

William Elbert Wright

Jul 5, 2020

William Elbert Wright, 95, of Beckley passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. Born December 22, 1924 in Beckley, he was the son of the late John and Leona Thacker Wright. William was a retired supervisor for C&P Telephone Co. He was a member of Beckley Moose Lodge and the Telephone Pioneers. He was a U.S. navy veteran. In addition to...

Cheryl McGill

Cheryl McGill

Jul 5, 2020

Cheryl McGill, 63, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. Born March 31, 1957 in Ft. wayne, IN, she was the daughter of the late Presley Walton and Mary Jo Nuckols Smith. Cheryl was a Special Programs Coordinator for MSHA and a member of the Beckley Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, Terry McGill; son, Jon Christian...

William O. Cook, Jr.

William O. Cook, Jr.

Jun 30, 2020

William O. Cook Jr., Billy Cook, is what everyone called him: a true Patriotic man. Billy was proud of his family and his West Virginia heritage. He loved 4th of July celebrations, taking yearly trips to purchase fireworks for the Annual Cook Family “Cook” out. Billy always wanted to do things that were fun and exciting, laughing at his own...

Covey Yula Mullens

Covey Yula Mullens

Jun 28, 2020

Covey Yula Mullens went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2020. He was born November 26, 1929 in Slab Fork, WV, the son of the late Joseph and Ida Mullens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son (Charles), four brothers (Joseph, Tiche, Austin and Billy), four sisters (Florence, Marie, Virginia and...

Betty Russell St Clair

Betty Russell St Clair

Jun 27, 2020

Betty Russell St Clair, 90, of Beaver, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. Born April 8, 1930 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Henry Rolland and Lola Edna Bell Russell. Betty retired from C&P Telephone of WV after 35 years of service. She was a member of Calloway Heights Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she...

George Franklin Smith

George Franklin Smith

Jun 23, 2020

George Franklin Smith, Sr., 79, of Stanaford, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Born January 8, 1941 at Eccles, he was the son of the late Hearse Perry and Madge Margaret Evans Smith. George attended Stanaford New Beginnings Church before he became sick. He last worked at Peerless Packing Co. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Jeremy Ray Morehead

Jeremy Ray Morehead

Jun 22, 2020

Jeremy Ray Morehead, 38, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020. Born July 6, 1981 in Montgomery, WV, he was the son of William Kelly of Conway, SC and Donna Morehead Kelly of Fayetteville, WV. Jeremy was preceded in death by his twin brother, Justin Lee Morehead and his grandmother, Amy Morehead. A memorial service will be held at...

John William "Bill" Stack

John William "Bill" Stack

Jun 20, 2020

John William “Bill” Stack, Jr., 83 of Crab Orchard, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020. Born March 22, 1937 in Prince, WV, he was the son of the late John William and Nellie Vance Stack. Bill was a retired Vice President for Bank of Raleigh. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Prosperity where he was also the...

Joseph Leonard Cox

Joseph Leonard Cox

Jun 15, 2020

Joseph Leonard Cox, 93, of Coal City, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020. Born May 12, 1927 in Jonben, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph Lonnie and Oceana Farley Cox. Joseph was a retired electrician for Sterling Smokeless Coal. He enjoyed carpentry and working on cars. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force. In...

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