Obituaries
Dorothy Sue Black
Feb 16, 2024
The Lord called home his beloved daughter, Dorothy (Dottie) Sue Black, on Friday, February 16, 2024, following a long illness. Dottie was 74. She was born December 26, 1949, in Leslie, WV, to David Ray and Dena Lucille Douglas Black, both deceased.
Dot grew up in Sophia. She worked for the United States government her entire career, lastly with the...
James A. Bonham, II
Feb 14, 2024
James A. Bonham, 74, of Beckley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
Born on September 9, 1949, in Beckley, James was the son of the late James and Pauline Cernuto Bonham.
James, affectionately known as Jimmy to his family and friends, had a fulfilling career in the coal industry before following his passion for dog training. He found joy and...
Homer Alfred Warden
Feb 12, 2024
Homer Alfred Warden, 73, of Beckley, West Virginia, died Monday, February 12, 2024, at Bowers Hospice House, following a long illness.
The son of Homer R. Warden and Bessie Faye Greene (Peraldo) Warden, Homer was born January 5, 1951, in Beckley, West Virginia. On February 14, 1974, he married Janet R. Calfee. They would have celebrated their 50th anniversary on Valentine’s...
Shiela Kay Martin
Feb 11, 2024
Shiela Kay Martin, 53, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Born August 21, 1970 in Gilmer County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sandra Sue McCartney Parks.
Shiela was a disabled nurse. She enjoyed crafts and photography.
She is survived by her husband, Larry; step-daughters, Alyssa Martin (Jorge) of Houston, TX, Aimee Babarsky (Al) of Oklahoma City,...
Christopher Douglas Setser
Feb 9, 2024
In Loving Memory of Christopher Douglas Setser.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher Douglas Setser, aged 38, who departed this world on February 9th, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. Born on November 3, 1985, in Augusta, Georgia, Chris was the cherished son of Susan Pannier and Edward Setser.
Chris's journey led him from his childhood in Barboursville,...
Lon Allen Martin
Feb 9, 2024
Lon Allen Martin, 69 of Rupert, WV passed away suddenly at Raleigh General Hospital after battling Liver Cancer.
He is preceded in death by his father Lonzo A Martin of Rupert, WV and is survived by his mother Carol P Koskie and brother Daryl A Martin of Wisconsin; Daughters Destiny E Martin of Charleston, WV, Melody M Martin of Waynesburg, PA...
Phillip Wade McKinney
Feb 7, 2024
Phillip Wade McKinney, aged 52, of Beckley, WV, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1972 in Mullens, WV, and was the beloved son of the late Bobby and Daisy Ross McKinney.
Phillip found great joy in the outdoors and cherished moments spent with his family. He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Blevins;...
Dona Kaye Parkulo
Feb 7, 2024
Beloved Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister and, Aunt, Dona Kaye Johnson Parkulo, passed away February 7th after a long illness at the age of 79. The “Johnson Crew” from Skelton, WV has welcomed their baby sister home to the Pearly Gates. Dona was a lifelong resident of Beckley and brightened the day of anyone that met her. She was preceded in...
Rose Lee Smith
Feb 5, 2024
Rose Lee Smith 89, of Mabscott WV passed away peacefully on Monday February 5, 2024.
Born November 30, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Code and Macey Moten. Rose was a homemaker whose greatest joys in life were her kids, grandkids and great grandchildren.
Rose is preceded in death by her loving husband Grover C. Smith Sr.; daughter Debrah J. Ward,...
Betty Jo McClung
Feb 2, 2024
Betty Jo McClung, 88, of Beckley, WV left this earth for her forever home, while in her own home, peacefully while sleeping on Friday February 2nd, 2024.
Betty was born in her parent’s home on McClure St, November 25th, 1935. She was the only daughter to the late Robert G. Agee and Stella A. (Denham) Agee Dunkley. She was also the...
Rosemary O'Dell
Feb 2, 2024
Rosemary O’Dell, 83 of Beckley, WV died on February 2, 2024. She was born in Beckley, WV in 1940 to the late James A Willis and Elva Lintecum Willis.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her son John M O’Dell and serval siblings, Clara Porter, Annette Smith, Kathleen Woody, Jackie Willis, Nadine Acord, Jr Willis, Chester Willis and Joe Willis.
Survived by...
John Donal "Don" Farley
Jan 28, 2024
In loving memory of John Donal Farley, “Don”
John Donal Farley, a devoted resident of Sophia, WV, passed away on January 28, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on February 12, 1940, Don spent his entire life cherishing faith and family above all else.
Preceded in death by his parents, Leighton Caris Farley and Ethel May Farley, brother, Leighton Caris Farley...
Gary Lee Pyle
Jan 27, 2024
Renick, West Virginia— Gary Lee Pyle, age 70, died Saturday January 27th at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley Saturday after a courageous battle with lung and liver cancer.
Gary is survived by his Mother, Lois Darlene Pyle, sisters, Darla Gene Placencia and Julitta Marie Gilbert and many nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his Father Gene Dillon Pyle.
Gary...
Millie Lee Odum
Jan 27, 2024
Millie Lee Odum, 81, of Beckley, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was born on May 3, 1942, in Beckley, West Virginia, to the late Vaughan and Regina Bales Brooks.
Millie had a successful career as a former sales coordinator for Arkansas Capital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her dedicated work ethic and contributions to the company were highly valued....
Tina Jo Davis
Jan 26, 2024
Tina Jo Davis, 62 of Coal City, WV, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at the Bowers Hospice House on January 26, 2024, following a courageous third battle with cancer.
She was born on February 22, 1961, in Beckley, West Virginia, to Arthur and Bertha Rakes. She was a 1979 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Her most recent...
Roy H. Casto, Jr.
Jan 20, 2024
Roy H. Casto, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 20. Roy was born in Charleston, WV, on May 16, 1939.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Harold Casto and Elizabeth “Lee” Thomas Casto, and his sister Mary Kathryn Casto Alterman. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of...
Evelyn Hall
Jan 18, 2024
Evelyn Hall, 93
Born in War, WV on July 13, 1930 she was the daughter of Thomas Matthew, and Rosa Myrtle Hess. Evelyn went to be with her Lord and Savior January 18, 2024 after a brief illness.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Douglas Hall, her son Dougie Hall, grandsons Jackie Clemens, and Junior Chambers, grand daughter...
Londa Kay Justus
Jan 15, 2024
Londa Kay Justus, 56, of Beckley, WV, passed away at her home on January 15, 2024, from a short but courageous battle with Glioblastoma .
Born May 6, 1967, she was the daughter of Neta Kay Brown.
Londa was a member of Faith Community Church.
She graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and worked at the...
Mary Corey
Jan 13, 2024
Mary Corey (Workman) of Beckley, passed away on January 13th 2024. Mary was born on February 15,1955 to the late Jerome and Teresa (Bria) Workman in Montgomery WV.
Mary was a dedicated mother, sister and daughter. Mary leaves behind three children, Theresa Corey, Mitchell Corey (wife Shanen) Alexandria Thomas(husband Lucas) and six grandchildren Briana, Jacob, Gracie, James, Samuel and Emma whom...
Alice Faye Prunesti
Dec 29, 2023
Alice Faye Prunesti, 82, of Daniels, WV passed away Thursday, December 29, 2023.
Born January 10, 1941 at McAlpin, WV, she was the daughter of the late Wiley McKinley and Clara Blevins Jones.
Alice was a member of Mabscott Christian Baptist Church for over 50 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson,...
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