Obituaries

Jennifer Lee Gilliland

Jennifer Lee Gilliland

Jul 12, 2019

Jennifer Lee Gilliland,38 of Beckley passed away Friday, July 12, 2019. Born February 16, 1981 in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of Allen Lee and Diane Miser Loveday, II. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Thomas Gilliland; brother, Allen Lee Loveday, III and friend, Jessica Causey. A Celebration of Life will be held at...

Alexander George McQuain

Alexander George McQuain

Jul 10, 2019

Alexander George McQuain, 84 of Beckley passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was the son of the late Rev. Samuel Wayne and Nola Lewis McQuain. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. George retired at 62. He was the former owner of Gentry Men’s Shop and following his retirement he worked...

Barbara Sue Crump

Barbara Sue Crump

Jul 8, 2019

Barbara Sue Scott Crump, 72, passed away from her earthly home to her heavenly home on July 8, 2019. Barbara was the daughter of the late John McCartney Scott and Gladys Ann Farrish Scott. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Lee Scott and sisters-in-law, Beatrice and Sue Scott. Barbara was a lover...

Sergio Joe Bettina

Sergio Joe Bettina

Jul 7, 2019

Sergio “Joe” Bettina, 90, of Beckley passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. Born in Beckley on December 30, 1928, he was the son of the late Joseph and Maria Bettina. In addition to his parents Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife and friend of 58 years, Betty Ruth; son, Joseph; daughter, Tammy Jo and sister, Bruna. Joe...

Edward Francis Habib

Edward Francis Habib

Jul 4, 2019

Edward Francis Habib, 77, of Beaver, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. Born June 15, 1942 in New Castle PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Genevieve Mary Kail Habib. Edward was retired electrical engineer. He enjoyed wood carving, golfing, bowling. He loved spending time outdoors fishing and hunting. Besides his parents he was preceded in death...

Velma Pearl Johnson Hedrick

Velma Pearl Johnson Hedrick

Jul 2, 2019

Velma Peal Johnson Hedrick, 92, of Clayton, NC., formally of Beckley, died Tuesday July 2nd, 2019, after a short illness at a Dementia Care facility in Clayton NC. Born Oct. 2, 1926 in Grant, Va., Grayson County, she was the daughter of the late William Hannibal and Pearl Jane Hash Johnson. Mrs. Hedrick was a loving, devoted wife, mother and...

Ethan Andrew Pugh

Ethan Andrew Pugh

Jun 30, 2019

Ethan Andrew Pugh, 29, of Raleigh, WV, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. Born May 31, 1990 in Beckley he was the son of William Michael and Kathy Kim Kincaid Pugh. Ethan was a welder for Elgin Power Solutions, M.C.I. He enjoyed spending time with his son and family. Ethan loved to hunt and fish and sit around jammin guitars...

Robert Scott Alderman

Robert Scott Alderman

Jun 29, 2019

Robert Scott Alderman, 44, of Crab Orchard, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019. Born June 7, 1975 in Beckley, he was the son of Robert “Bob” Lee and Roberta Kay Campbell Alderman. In addition to his parents he is survived by daughter, Isabella Alderman; son, Amon Harbour; daughter, Lilly Alderman; sister, Kimberly Alderman; nephew, Zachary Bowden; nieces, Ashley and Bobbi...

Jackie Dean Bowens

Jackie Dean Bowens

Jun 25, 2019

Jackie Dean Bowens, 64, of Helen, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Charlottesville, VA. Born December 19, 1954 he was the son of the late Marion and Norma Cook. Besides his parents Jackie was preceded in death by his grandparents, Homer and Etta Cook and Effie Stevens; brothers, Skip and Aaron Bowens; sister, Pam Bowens; mother and father-in-law, Elbert...

Bobby Lee McCallister

Bobby Lee McCallister

Jun 22, 2019

Bobby Lee McCallister, 90, of Shady Spring passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. Following Bobby's wishes he will be cremated with the family having a private gathering at a later date.

Jim Lewis Chambers

Jim Lewis Chambers

Jun 22, 2019

Jim Lewis Chambers, 67, of Beckley passed away Saturday, June 22,2019. Born January 10, 1952 he was the son of the late James Bailey and Univell Windon Chambers. Jim was a former sales rep in the coal mining industry. He was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church and a veteran of the US Navy. He is survived by his...

Steven Wayne Green

Steven Wayne Green

Jun 22, 2019

Steven Wayne Green, 49, of Crab Orchard, went to join his Heavenly Father after a valiant battle against cancer and sarcoidosis with his wife by his side on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House. Born June 12, 1970 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Janet Sue Wall Green. Steve was a retired veteran serving in...

Kathryn Roseland Lilly

Kathryn Roseland Lilly

Jun 21, 2019

Our dear sweet mother, Katheryn Rosalind Allen Lilly of Cool Ridge, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on June 21,2019. This lovely lady was born on October 23,1935 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, to Dennis and Ersie Allen. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and to be around her was a blessing! She...

George Ronald Terlizzi

George Ronald Terlizzi

Jun 15, 2019

George Ronald Terlizzi, 70, of Shady Spring, was promoted to Heaven Saturday, June 15, 2019. Born November 19, 1948 in Huntington, WV, he was the son of the late Carmelo and Marion Billy Terlizzi. George was a minister having served four churches during his career and currently a member of Daniels Missionary Baptist Church where he taught a Bible class....

James Richard Landes

James Richard Landes

Jun 5, 2019

James Richard “Rick” Landes, 73 of Beaver, WV. A memorial service will be held in Keyser, WV on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

Nellie Louise McGhee

Nellie Louise McGhee

Jun 4, 2019

Nellie Louise McGhee, 88, of Beckley passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Born May 15, 1931 in Helen, WV, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Gladys Mann Blackwell. Nellie was a member of Northgate Baptist Church. She loved to travel and cook but she most enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In addition to her parents...

Roger Lee Fisher

Roger Lee Fisher

May 27, 2019

Roger Lee Fisher, 82, of Beckley, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019. Born August 21, 1936 in Marshall County, WV, he was the son of the late Albert Russell and Virginia Hill Fisher. Roger was retired from the WV Department of Agriculture. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Buford Earl Davis, Jr.

Buford Earl Davis, Jr.

May 26, 2019

Buford Earl Davis, Jr., 72, of Daniels, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. ting a courageous battle against COPD, he passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was married to the love of his life and best friend for the past 24 years, Pamela Jean, who survives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Martin,...

John Thomas Gravely

John Thomas Gravely

May 26, 2019

John Thomas “Tommy” Gravely,76, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. Born April 11, 1943 in Sprague, he was the son of the late Robert Bernard and Gurthel Naomi Teel Gravely. John graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1962. He was a retired Vice President for Beckley National Bank and Bank One, a member and former Governor of...

Helen Frances Chambers

Helen Frances Chambers

May 24, 2019

Helen Frances Chambers, 88, died Friday, May 24th, 2019 at Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Bruce Rayborn and Elizabeth Pettit Rayborn, and the widow of Robert W. Chambers. One daughter preceded her in death, Kristine Chambers Sharp. A lifelong resident of Richmond, Indiana, she had spent the last two years living with her daughter, K....