Obituaries
Norma Jean Gunter
Sep 1, 2018
Norma Jean Gunter, 83, of Shady Spring passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018. Born January 29, 1935 on Maxwell Hill, near Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Sarah Wilson Arthur. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie O. Gunter, Jr. and brother David Arthur. She was a member of Beckley...
Forrest Randy Boyd
Aug 31, 2018
Forrest L. (Randy) Boyd, 68 of Beaver, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018. Born June 28, 1950 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Forrest V. and Thelma Williams Boyd. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother James Edwin Boyd. Randy was a former Captain with the Beckley Police Department retiring in...
Brenda Muriel Lilly
Aug 29, 2018
Brenda Muriel Lilly, 77, of Omaha, NE formerly of Beckley passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Born August 19, 1941 she was the daughter of the late William and Dovie Pritchard. Brenda is survived by husband, Larry Lilly; children: Michael Lilly (Stephanie), Teresa Washabaugh (David), and Kevin Lilly (Jodi); grandson, Cory Lilly; sisters, Janette Jacks and Annamae Garcia (Bill); brother,...
Nellie Rae Ford
Aug 16, 2018
Nellie Rae Ford, 75, of Beckley, WV passed away on August 16, 2018. Nellie was born in Rainelle, WV September 17, 1942. She was married to James on August 05, 1961; they were married 57 years. She was a Homemaker and a child of God who devoted faithful loving service to her family and friends. She was considered a pillar...
Aleta Jo Walker
Aug 11, 2018
Aleta Jo Walker, 76, of Beckley passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018. Born June 26, 1942 in McComas, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Lee and Delores Senetha Helmondollar Browning. Aleta was a former caregiver at Bayberry Retirement Inn. She was a member of Christian Life Center and enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening. In...
Timothy James Rahall
Aug 5, 2018
With heavy hearts and deep regret, we announce the passing of Tim Rahall, 53, of Beckley. Timothy “Tim” James Rahall was born May 17, 1965, in Milwaukee, WI. He was the beloved son of Theresa Marie Rahall of Beckley and the late Jameel “Jim” Rahall. Tim grew up in Beckley and attended local schools. He was a 1983 graduate of...
Wanda Mae Sergent
Aug 1, 2018
On August 1st at 7 AM, Wanda Mae Sergent, 84, passed onto her heavenly home after a lengthy illness. Wanda was born in Dry Creek, WV and had been a long-time resident of Beckley, WV, Nags Head, NC and finally Ripley, WV. She was born on March 14, 1934, the daughter of the late Joe and Cressie Mae Cantley. She...
Eula Carmen Stephens
Jul 30, 2018
Late in the evening on July 30, 2018, beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, family member and friend, Eula Carmen Mankin Stephens crossed over into the waiting arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ and into her eternal rest. She was reunited there with loving family members and friends who had been waiting to receive her in arms of comfort and love. Born...
Elizabeth Betty Wheeler
Jul 27, 2018
Elizabeth (Betty) Tonelli Wheeler, 90, of Beckley, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away July 27, 2018 at the Bower’s House, Hospice of Southern W.Va. Born June 17, 1928 in Beckley, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Enrico and Maddalena Tonelli. She attended schools in Beckley, and graduated from Marshall College (now Marshall University) with a degree...
Helen Audrey Keffer
Jul 26, 2018
Helen Audrey Keffer,76, of Coal City, West Virginia died peacefully on July 26, 2018 in Newport, NC. Helen was born on June 1,1942 in Yolan, WV to Buster and Anna Stollings. She married David Russell Keffer on April 18,1962 and was married for 50 years. The couple had three children whom Helen dedicated her life to raise. Helen was proud...
Mona Kay Zickafoose
Jul 24, 2018
Mona Kay Zickafoose, 69, of Beckley passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Born April 12, 1949 at Ellison Ridge, WV, she was the daughter of Margie B. Lilly Williams of Beckley and the late E.E. Williams. Kay was a former RN at BARH. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her first husband, Frederick Allen Walker,...
Angelo Perry Prunesti
Jul 21, 2018
Angelo Perry Prunesti, 16, of Beckley entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 21, 2018. He was struck by a motor vehicle while pushing his bike across the highway. Born June 20, 2002 in Beckley, he was the son of Perry Anthony and Lisa Anna Hill Prunesti. Angelo was full of energy and life. He enjoyed working out, kick boxing, wrestling...
Avery Murillo
Jul 18, 2018
Avery Murillo, stillborn child of Lisett Mendez and Alvaro Murillo entered into a new life on July 18, 2018. Avery is also survived by paternal grandparents, Gloria Gallegoes and Arturo Murillo; maternal grandparents, Imelda and Ambrosio Magana; maternal great grandmother, Josefina Magana; aunt, Fabiola Murillo. Graveside services will be 12:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Calfee Cemetery with Very...
Mariel Wooddell West Smith
Jul 18, 2018
Mariel Wooddell West Smith, Villages of Greystone, Beaver, WV Mariel Wooddell West Smith, age 95, formerly of Beckley, died July 18. She was born in Mt. Hope, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Grover C and Bess Wooddell, who moved to Beckley in 1928. Mariel retired after 25 years as a school teacher with the Raleigh County School System....
Thomas Benjamin Taylor
Jul 15, 2018
Thomas (Benny) Taylor, Sr., 73 of Clear Creek, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018. Born March 17, 1945 in Clear Creek, he was the son of the late Benjamin Edgar and Ella Maude Lilly Taylor. Benny was a retired coal miner and a member of the Workman Creek Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Lee Jester Taylor;...
Eddie Eugene Sergent
Jul 12, 2018
On July 12 at 10 AM, Eddie Eugene Sergent, 86, passed onto his heavenly home after a lengthy illness. Eddie had been a long-time resident of Beckley, WV, Nags Head, NC and finally Ripley, WV. He was born on July 8, 1932, the son of the late Lige Heyward and Sudie Pearl Sergent. He was preceded in death by brothers...
Billy Edward Doss
Jul 9, 2018
Billy Edward Doss, 77, of Beckley, died Monday, July 9, 2018. Born October 15, 1940 in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Frank Thomas and Kelsey Ann Doss. Besides his parents Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Lovie Geraldine West Doss. Billy worked in maintenance and was an all around handyman. He was a friendly,...
Judith Amber Lewis
Jul 9, 2018
Judith Amber Lewis, 67, of Sophia, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 in Huntington. Born February 12, 1951 in Beckley she was the daughter of the late Everett and Helen Wilson Perdue. Judith loved being with her family and was a caretaker for her brother. Survivors include her daughters, Angela Mullens and her husband Stephen, Barbara Gillispie and her husband...
Velma Marie Cantley
Jun 28, 2018
Velma Marie Cantley, born February 16, 1932 at Dry Creek, WV joined her parents in Heaven on June 28, 2018. She passed quietly at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Cressie Cantley. She owned and operated Velma’s Beauty Shop in Beckley for more than 40 years....
Donna Kay Ferrell
Jun 16, 2018
Donna kay Ferrell, 68, of Naoma, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018. Born February 15, 1950 at Sand Creek, WV, she was the daughter of the late Charles Willis and Kathleen Reba Tony Perdue. Donna was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, embroidery, family and worrying about everyone but herself. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Timmy Taylor and...
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