Obituaries
Deborah Lynn Willard
Oct 27, 2018
Deborah Lynn “Booie” Willard, 48 of Beckley, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018. Born September 30, 1970 in Winston-Salem, NC, she was the daughter of Mary Lou Weavil Locklear of Moorehead City, NC. Booie loved everything and everybody, especially her dog Bootsie. She was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Kay Willard. In addition to her mother she is...
Gloria Jane Sweeney
Oct 25, 2018
Gloria Jane Sweeney, 90, of Beckley passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018, following a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 31, 1928 to the late Ernest Guy and Mamie M. Sweeney. She was also preceded in death by her dear friend Margaret Wood. Gloria lived in the area all of her life in Helen, Beaver and...
Phillip Fondale, Jr.
Oct 25, 2018
Mr. Phillip Fondale, Jr., 83 of Beckley, WV passed away Thursday, October 25 after a sudden illness. A celebration of his life will be held at 12:00 pm Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with the Very Rev. Father Paul Wharton, V.F. officiating. A Rite of Committal will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley....
Emil Troy Bailey, Sr.
Oct 19, 2018
Emil Troy Bailey Sr. took his wit, humor, and charm to add to the laughter and joy in Heaven on the morning of October 19, 2018 after battling a long illness. Emil was born July 22, 1949 in Richwood, the second son of Archie Emil Bailey and Catherine Louise Brown. He is preceded in death by his parents, older brother,...
James William Jim Cox
Oct 18, 2018
James William “Jim” Cox, 75, of Beckley passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018. Born September 9, 1943 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Aubrey William and Ann Gravely Cox. Jim was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church. He enjoyed jewelry making and volunteering at the Dan and Cynthia Bickey Art Gallery. He retired from Tamarack where...
Pauline Gusta Stines
Oct 15, 2018
Pauline Gusta Stines, 91, of Beckley, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018. Born November 13, 1926 in Itman, WV, she was the daughter of the late Boyd and Lottie Bailey Cecil. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Stines; son, George A. Stines; daughter, Patricia Thompson; grandchildren, Shelia Thompson, Richard Thompson, Shannon...
Arshad Uzaman Nasiri
Oct 12, 2018
Arshad Uzaman Nasiri, a loving husband, father and grandfather, of Beckley, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 peacefully at home. Born October 12, 1937 in Pakistan, he lived and studied in Great Britain. He graduated from the University of Cardiff in Architecture and forged a successful career working in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. He retired in Beckley,...
Edith Giammerino Stanley
Oct 10, 2018
Edith Giammerino Stanley, 92, of Lester passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Born November 11, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Tresa Gaimmerino. Edith enjoyed being outside, gardening and talking to friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Warner C. Stanley; son, Richard Stanley and grandson, Terry Michael Goff....
Wayne Benjamin Mills
Oct 8, 2018
Wayne Benjamin Mills, 64, of Frankford, WV, formerly of Glen White, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018. Born November 18, 1953 in Beckley, he was the son of Betty Lou Acord Mills of Beckley and the late Dink Benjamin Mills. Wayne was a former coal miner for Pittston Coal. He loved spending time with family and friends. He loved fishing,...
Jasper Jack Lusk
Oct 3, 2018
Jasper Jackson “Jack” Lusk, 81, of Pemberton, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Born September 7, 1937 in Pemberton, he was the son of the late Curtis “Broad” and Velva Marie McVey Lusk. Jack was a retired truck driver for Seaway Lumber. He was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church and the Crab Orchard Hunting Club. He enjoyed the...
Mary Alice Rahall
Sep 30, 2018
Mary Alice Rahall, 93, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. Born August 2, 1925 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Asaff and Jamelia Rahall. Mrs. Rahall was a member of Judea Shrine #13 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Order of the Eastern Star Bethlehem Chapter #71, Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch. She...
Tammy Lynn Andis
Sep 29, 2018
Tammy Lynn Andis, 54, of Beckley, passed away September 29, 2018. Born December 29, 1963 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Nonearl Stover of Beckley and the late Basil Andrew Stover, Jr. She enjoyed watching TBN and General Hospital, playing cards, scrabble and word searches, playing with and listening to her grandchildren read and sing. Tammy is survived by...
Carl J. McPeake
Sep 28, 2018
Carl J. McPeake, 86, of MacArthur, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. Born March 15, 1932 in Laurel Fork, VA, he was the son of the late Jesse and Beulah Milam McPeake. Carl was a retired Lab Tech for Westmoreland Coal. He loved to golf, fish and play bingo. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Dedee Bailey O'Neal Bliss
Sep 21, 2018
Dedee Bailey O’Neal Bliss, 90, of 347 Sunset Dr., Beckley, WV died at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21, at the Bowers Hospice House after complications from a broken hip. She was born Jan 25, 1928 at Maple Meadow, Raleigh County, WV. She was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Vada Pendry Bailey. She was of the Christian faith....
Melissa Ann Redden
Sep 20, 2018
Melissa Ann Redden, 39, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018. Born July 24, 1979 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Clercy Jacobs Redden of Stanaford and the late Chester Redden. Melissa was a loving mother and sister. She had a strong Christian faith. She loved holidays filled with friends and family. She was full of love for...
Dan Stillwell
Sep 14, 2018
Dan Stillwell, 63, of Beckley passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, September 14, 2018. Born July 3, 1955 in Mullens, WV he was the son of the late Edgar and Ora Barnett Stillwell. Besides his parents Dan was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Stillwell. Dan was a sportswriter for the Register-Herald for many years. He was a...
Robert Earl Lilly
Sep 14, 2018
Robert Earl Lilly, 89, of Beckley/Crab Orchard peacefully passed into the presence of the Lord September 14, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Vandalia and his mother, Amma Fay Lilly; his siblings, Una Hedrick, Gaye Decker, Odley Lilly, Arlene Hunt, Jean West, Mary Broughman, Janice Lindsay, Elbert Lilly and Dixie Miller and his son, Ralph Erwin...
John M. Dr. Daniel
Sep 6, 2018
John M. Daniel, MD passed away September 6th 2018. He was the son of the late Dr. Doff and Demerse Daniel. He is survived by wife Rita L Daniel; 3 daughters, Deedee Hatcher (Randy), Kathy Ballard (Eddie), and Sandi Dawson (Don); son, John Daniel, Jr. (Stephanie); 2 step daughters, Regina Jenkins, Angela Perry (Sean); 9 grand children and 6 great...
Shelva Jean Cox
Sep 5, 2018
Shelva Jean Cox, 77, of Crab Orchard passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Born January 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Erma Smith Persinger. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Julius; brothers, Harold, Darrell and Bill Persinger; sisters, Betty Persinger and Rita Brock. Shelva was a homemaker. She...
Mary K. Clark Baird
Sep 2, 2018
Mary K. Clark Baird of Fitzpatrick Road, Beckley, West Virginia died September 2, 2018 following a long illness. Born February 1, 1926 at Daniels, WV she was the daughter of the late Mark and Lucinda Clark. She was the wife of Frank J. Baird. Mrs. Baird spent most of her life in Raleigh Co. She attended Shady Springs High School....