Obituaries
James Neily Thomas
Oct 26, 2020
James Neily Thomas, 83, of MacArthur, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. Born February 11, 1937 in Craigsville, WV, he was the son of the late Brady John and Edna Esta Robinson Thomas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary Sue; a sister, Bonnie; brothers - Nelson, Burl, Gene, and Junior He is survived...
Tresa Marie Bowling
Oct 26, 2020
Tresa Marie Bowling, 75, of Flat Top passed away Monday, October 26, 2020. Born March 3, 1945 in Montgomery, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Pauline Scalise Littlejohn. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Charles Edward Bowling. Tresa is survived by her husband, Robert R. Bowling; grandchildren, Thomas, Robert...
Jackie Sue Persiani
Oct 25, 2020
Jackie Sue Persiani,62, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. Born May 4, 1958 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Jackie Stover and Evelyn Hicks. Jackie was a former manager in the Environmental Science depart at Raleigh General Hospital. She loved her grandkids and her dogs. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and the outdoors. In addition to...
Ronald Dean Martin
Oct 25, 2020
Ronald Dean Martin, 62, of Daniels passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 following a short illness. Ronald was a former truck driver. He enjoyed sports and rock and roll music. He was a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Pam Cook. Ronald is survived by brothers, Thomas Martin of Daniels,...
Ralph Norman Pack
Oct 25, 2020
Ralph Norman Pack, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Ralph loved the outdoors and nature. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. A military veteran, he served in the United States Marines. His experience in the Marines played a very important role in his life. He spent most of his career working in the...
Ethel Jeanette Cline
Oct 19, 2020
Ethel Jeanette Cline, 85, of Beckley passed away Monday, October 19, 2020. Born July 29, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Elmer and Lola Mae Corlew Robertson. Ethel liked to follow online services at Indian Creek Community Church. She enjoyed bowling, fishing, and feeding the birds. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
Karen Sue Arbaugh
Oct 16, 2020
Karen Sue Arbaugh, 54, of Hilltop, WV, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020. Born October 14, 1966 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Naaman Hugh and Rebecca Roles Lilly. Karen loved her family. She is survived by sister, Patricia Horton (Michael) of Sophia; brothers, Ronnie Brunk (Tracey) of TN, Rob Lilly (Sherry) of VA; special friend, Ronnie...
Morgan Virginia Goff
Oct 12, 2020
Morgan Virginia Goff of Lester, WV, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on October 12, 2020 at 19 years of age. Morgan was born on January 04, 2001 in Lynchburg, VA to Angel Smith and Jody Goff. Despite her life on this earth being short, Morgan made sure to make an impression on all whom knew her....
Lula Mae Cernuto
Oct 8, 2020
Lula Mae Cernuto, 82, of Beckley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 23, 1938 in Crab Orchard, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosie Farmer Garris. Lula was a homemaker. She attended the Church of God. She loved providing for her family, working crossword puzzles, sewing and she was an avid...
Cristal Marie Garcia Mcgraw
Oct 7, 2020
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. If my parting has left a...
Richard "Ricky" Reedy
Oct 7, 2020
Richard “Ricky” Reedy, 54, of Beckley, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from complications of a recent auto accident. Born April 21, 1966 in Beckley he was the son of Connie Farrish Carroll of Beckley and the late Keith Reedy. Besides his father he was preceded in death by his wife, Marti Reedy; sister, Candy Foster; maternal grandmother, Ruth...
Danny Keith Smith
Oct 2, 2020
Danny Keith Smith, 45, of Beckley, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020. Born May 1, 1975 in Beckley he was the son of Karen Lynn Brooks Smith and the late Michael John Smith. Danny was a former tree cutter for Cranberry Lumber and auto detailer for Insurance Auto Auctions. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time. In addition to his...
Chloe Elizabeth Wood
Sep 29, 2020
Chloe Elizabeth Wood, daughter of Jessica and Mathew Wood was born an Angel on September 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her sister, Caydence Castanon. In addition to her parents Chloe is survived by brothers, Ryder Wood, Kadin Hansford; sister, Mariauna Castanon; grandparents, Valerie and Donnie Simmons, Teresa & Jimmy Wood, Danny and Tia Hansford; great-grandparents, Danny and...
Robert Carlos Bland
Sep 25, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robert C. Bland (known to friends and family as RC) of Lanark on September 25, 2020 at the age of 56 years. Robert had a smile that lit up a room and a laugh that was contagious. Robert will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He...
Jewel Marie Cook
Sep 23, 2020
Jewel Marie Cook (Marie Cook), 87, of Hotchkiss, WV passed into the next life on September 23, 2020 at Trinity Healthcare in Logan, WV. Marie was born on April 08, 1933, was the daughter of Selby and Grace Blevins, and was raised in Tommy Creek Hollow. Marie married Harless Anderson Cook, Sr. in 1952 and they lived in Hotchkiss. They...
Nancy Richards Smith
Sep 19, 2020
Nancy Richards Smith departed this life on September 19, 2020. Nancy was the daughter of the late Raymond Gordon Richards and Effa Lilly Richards. Nancy was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, attended Sweet Brier College, and graduated from the University of Kentucky. Nancy spent a year at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where she received...
Robert Lee Malcolm
Sep 19, 2020
Robert Lee Malcolm, 91, of Beckley passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020. Born December 6, 1928 in Sullivan, WV, he was the son of the late Ben and Lula Thomas Malcolm. Robert and his late wife Jo Ann owned and operated Tire Mart in Beckley for 17 ½ years. He was a long time member of First Christian Church, member...
Nadine Virginia Richmond Dingess
Sep 15, 2020
Nadine Virginia Richmond Dingess passed away at her home in Matthews, NC on September 15, 2020 following a short battle with cancer. She was 93 years old. Born April 1, 1927 at New, WV, she was the daughter of the late Calvin & Nora Richmond. Mrs. Dingess attended Marshall University and received her B.S. in Elementary Education from Morris Harvey...
Deborah Jean Meadows
Sep 13, 2020
Deborah Jean Meadows,66, of Daniels, passed away September 13, 2020 due to complications of Covid-19 and pneumonia. She was born in Beckley on February 1, 1954 to Delbert and Mary Lucas Meadows, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Louise Wilson (Philip) and brother, Danny Meadows. Debi is survived by her brother,...
Joseph Franklin Graham
Sep 9, 2020
Joseph Franklin Graham, 95 years old, born on September 9, 1925 in New Castle, Delaware, long-time resident of Bluefield, West Virginia and most recently a resident of Beckley, West Virginia was reunited with the love of his life Kitty September 9, 2020. Joe as he was affectionately known by those that knew and loved him was the biggest Mountaineer and...