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Margaret Louise Dilley

Margaret Louise Dilley

Jan 5, 2020

Margaret Louise Thorne-Dilley of Beckley, West Virginia passed away on January 5, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Kenneth Gail Dilley; a daughter, Kennette Gail Dilley-Lovett and son-in-law Timothy James Lovett of Austin, Texas; a son Robert Samuel Dilley and daughter-in-law Brittany Lee Elizabeth Dilley and grandson, Nathan Rhett Dilley of El Paso, Texas; a...

Peggy Paulette Cook

Peggy Paulette Cook

Dec 28, 2019

Peggy Paulette Cook, 68, of Arnett, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. Born April 25, 1951 in Dameron, WV, she was the daughter of the late Paul Stewart and Bessie Kyees Christian. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Cook. Peggy was a school teacher for the Raleigh County Board of Education. She...

Charles Larry  Dickens

Charles Larry Dickens

Dec 28, 2019

Charles Larry Dickens,78, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. Born June 26, 1941 in Dry creek, he was the son of the late Clinton and Ruby Webb Dickens. Charles was a retired miner for Peabody Coal. He enjoyed playing the guitar and listening to gospel music. He also enjoyed working the computer and shooting guns. In addition to...

Patricia Sue Pack

Patricia Sue Pack

Dec 26, 2019

Patricia Sue Pack, 69 of Coal City passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. Born August 19, 1950 in Raleigh County, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Nora Smith Cadle. Patricia was a former switchboard operator for Pinecrest Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Tammy Coalson of Princewick, WV; son, Christopher Pack and his wife Erica of...

Ryan Charles Edward Hill

Ryan Charles Edward Hill

Dec 22, 2019

Ryan Charles Edward Hill left this world December 22, 2019 at the age of 32. Born November 1st, 1987 in Beckley to Myra Ward and Roger Hill. Ryan was preceded in death by his mother Myra Ward Redden of Beckley, father Roger Hill of Beckley, Grandfather Edward Ward and cousin, Kasey Anne Vance. Those left to mourn his loss include...

Robert Allen Puckett

Robert Allen Puckett

Dec 18, 2019

Robert Allen Puckett of Coal City Wv went to his heavenly home on December 18 2019 at the age of 73. He passed at St. Mary’s Medical Ctr in Huntington WV following complications of open-heart surgery. He was surrounded by family and friends during this time. His devotion to his family and firm belief in God comforted him during his...

Michael Brent Ritter

Michael Brent Ritter

Dec 17, 2019

Michael Brent Ritter, 51, of Beaver passed away Tuesday, December 17th at Raleigh General Hospital following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his father, James (Jim) Ritter of Beaver and his step-father, Rick Landes of Beaver. He is survived by his mother, Juanita Ritter Landes and two brothers, James (Bo) and Shane Ritter all of Beaver. A...

Ned H. "Buzzy" Ragland, Jr.

Ned H. "Buzzy" Ragland, Jr.

Dec 11, 2019

Ned H. “Buzzy” Ragland Jr. 1941-2019 Ned H. “Buzzy” Ragland Jr., 78 of Daniels, WV died Wednesday December 12, 2019 following a long illness. He was a 1959 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and later attended West Virginia University where he received his Business Administration Degree in 1963. He then received his Law Degree from WVU in 1966. He...

Deborah Diane Fridley

Deborah Diane Fridley

Dec 5, 2019

Deborah Diane “Debbie” Adkins - Fridley, 65, of Beaver, WV, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 5th, 2019. Born August 21, 1954 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Ira Henderson Adkins and Dorothy Tate - Havens. Debbie was a Proud Member of the Teamsters Union. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Scott Allan Tyler

Scott Allan Tyler

Dec 3, 2019

Scott Allan Tyler, 41, of Bristol, TN passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was a 1996 graduate of Oak Hill High School and later attended West Virginia University where his love for all WV Mountaineer sports began. Scott’s career started in the automotive industry with the family businesses Blackburn Ford and Mountaineer Automotive and recently employed in management with...

Sharon Louise Wiley Atwell

Sharon Louise Wiley Atwell

Dec 2, 2019

Sharon Wiley Atwell, 71, of Beckley passed away Monday, December 2, 2019. Born August 17, 1948 in Crab Orchard, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Emory and Gladys Corrine Atkinson Wiley. Sharon received her CNA license and worked for many years assisting families with their loved ones. She also spent 20 years running Snuffer Insurance Agency. She was...

Robert Parker Pulliam

Robert Parker Pulliam

Nov 24, 2019

Beckley Native, Dr. Robert Pulliam, a Pioneer in Women’s Health Dr. Robert Parker Pulliam, a native and long-time resident of Beckley, WV, passed away on November 24, 2019, surrounded by his family in his home in Germantown, TN. Bob, as he was affectionately known by his friends and colleagues, was born on September 29, 1936, in Beckley, West Virginia. He...

Carlos Clay Cochran

Carlos Clay Cochran

Nov 22, 2019

Carlos Clay Cochran, 88, of Beaver, formerly of Ona, WV, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019. Born August 18, 1931 in Beckley, he was the son of the late John and Myrtle Cochran. Carlos was a retired principal for the Cabell County Board of Education. He was a member of Cross Point Church of God and a U.S. Army veteran....

Jeffrey Kim Williams

Jeffrey Kim Williams

Nov 22, 2019

Jeffrey Kim Williams, 57, Calloway Heights, Beckley, WV, peacefully passed surrounded by his family November 22, 2019. He was son of the late Robert and Maycel Williams. Cherishing his memory are siblings Susan Grippo, Janet Smith, Daniel and John Williams, special nephew Bill Carter, and many nieces and nephews. Jeff attended Beckley College and WVU. He was an athlete, scholar,...

Ruby Jane Keiling

Ruby Jane Keiling

Nov 21, 2019

Ruby Keiling, 84, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. Born November 28, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Samma and Mary Cenith Malcolm Bennett. Ruby was a medical transcriptionist for Dr. Harold E. Harvey and Dr. Harold E. Harvey, II. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and friends and going to community concerts. In addition...

Ernest Delano Nichols

Ernest Delano Nichols

Nov 16, 2019

Ernest Delano Nichols, 82, of Beckley, WV passed away Saturday November 16th, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Born June 11, 1937 in Sophia to the late Elder Ulysses George and Edna Jane Nichols. A 1954 graduate of Sophia High School, he received his BA at Morris Harvey College and earned his Masters Degree in Social Work from West...

Mary Helen Blevins

Mary Helen Blevins

Nov 13, 2019

Mary Helen Blevins, 88, of Beckley passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born December 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Rose Bauer Belcher. Mary was a former RN at Beckley VAMC for 17 years. She is survived by her husband, Oakley Blevins as well as other family members. Following Mary’s wishes there will be no...

Carmelo Jim Colosi

Carmelo Jim Colosi

Nov 13, 2019

Carmelo Jim Colosi, 80, of Fleming Island, FL, formerly of Deltona, FL passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born July 25, 1939 in Welch, WV, he was the son of the late Stefano and Palma Romeo Colosi. Carmelo was a retired industrial engineer for Trane Company. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. He was...

Herbert Henry Milam

Herbert Henry Milam

Nov 12, 2019

Herbert Henry Milam, 91, of Lester, ascended his stairway to the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. He was born October 19, 1928, in Wyco, Wyoming County, WV. He was the son of the late Henry Thomas and Emazella (Della) Whitt Milam. Herb was a member of the Lester First Church of God. He served the Lord in many different...

Mary Louise (McNulty) Pachuta

Mary Louise (McNulty) Pachuta

Nov 10, 2019

Mary Louise (McNulty) Pachuta 88 of Beckley died November 10 at home. She was the daughter of the late Lacy and Mary Jane Spencer McNulty In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Frank and daughter Martha Jane (Danielle) King; sister, Lillian McCollam and brother, Leonard McNulty. Mary retired from the Raleigh...

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