Obituaries
Bonnie Ruth Whitener
May 26, 2024
Bonnie Ruth Whitener, 92, of Beckley, WV was called to Heaven on May 26, 2024. Her journey began at her birthplace of Stone Cliff (Fayette County), WV on March 8,1932 as the youngest of seven children of her proud parents, Roy and Sarah Margaret Shuff. Upon graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1950, she would marry her high school...
Justin Keith Tyree
May 24, 2024
Justin Keith Tyree (J K) of Beckley, WV, born February 22, 1982, died May 24, 2024.
Justin was the son of Mike and Kim Tyree. He is survived by his daughter Lilli, a brother DerrickTyree, two nephews Ethan Tyree and Liam Handy, two aunts Michelle Lester and Karen Yoak, two uncles Bruce Tyree and Shane McPherson.
He was preceded in death by...
Gary Lewis Skeens
May 20, 2024
Gary Lewis Skeens, 69, of Kenna, WV, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024.
Born January 25, 1955 in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruth Lewis Skeens.
Gary was a former mining electrician. He was a member of Fisher Memorial Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, working in his yard and spending time with his dogs. He...
Mary Edith Workman
May 18, 2024
Mary Edith Workman, 85, of York, SC , formerly of Pineville, WV passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Born May 22, 1938 in Pineville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Loy and Norma Adkins Lester.
Mary was a retired teacher’s aide.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Edward and sons, David and Timothy...
Janet Kay Berry
May 15, 2024
Janet Kay Berry, 58, of Beckley passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Born May 31, 1954 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Ruth Deitz Farrish.
Janet was a homemaker. She loved the outdoors.
She is survived by a son, Brandon Farrish of Beckley; sister, Connie Carroll; brothers, Jerry and Johnny Farrish.
A celebration of Janet’s life will be 1:00...
Jack Lee Akers
May 11, 2024
Jack Lee Akers, 91, a resident of Greenwood, SC, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024. He was born on April 1, 1933, in Twin Branch, WV to the late Claude and Marie Cochran Akers.Jack led a fulfilling life as a retired automobile salesman. He was a dedicated member of Ninety Six First Baptist Church and had previously served as...
Ruth Carol Day
May 10, 2024
Ruth Carol Day, of Sophia, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024.
Born November 18, 1947, in Slab Fork, WV, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Alma Gillenwater.
She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Pemberton Missionary Baptist Church. Following graduation from Sophia High School she became a full-time homemaker, whose hobbies included painting, ceramics, bowling,...
Julius Nagy
May 6, 2024
Julius Nagy, 91, of Apex, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024.
Julius was born on April 4, 1933, in Helen, WV to Frank and Rosie Nagy. He lived most of his adult life in Beckley, WV and worshipped at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church having moved in recent years to North Carolina to be near family.
Julius...
Daphine Elvira McKinney
May 1, 2024
Daphine Elvira McKinney, age 89, of Midway, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 1, 2024. She was born on May 23, 1934 in Elgood, WV, the beloved daughter of the late Luther and Hazel Holdren Shumate.
In addition to her loving parents, Elvira was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Clyde McKinney; cherished daughter, Vanessa Blevins; and siblings: Sam, Pete, Okie,...
Earl Edward Webb
Apr 27, 2024
Earl Edward Webb, 77 of Surveyor, wv passed away on Saturday April 27 2024. Born Jan.12, 1947 in Terry WV, he was the son of Van & Marie Webb. In addition to his parents he was preceded by death by his lifelong partner Lynn Burnside & his son Todd Webb. He is survived by his 5 sisters and his son...
Roger Lee Browning
Apr 26, 2024
Roger Lee Browning, 83, of Beckley, formerly of Wyoming County, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024.Born on July 18, 1940, in McComas, WV, Roger was the beloved son of the late Harvey Lee and Delorse Senetha Helmandollar Browning. He dedicated many years to a career at General Motors and found joy in his hobbies of whittling and drawing.Roger...
Michael Ray Hubkirk
Apr 19, 2024
Michael Ray Hubkirk age 66 of Beckley, WV passed away on April 19, 2024.
Born on July 16, 1957, he was the son of the late Ray Hubkirk and Zella Mae Chicknelli.
Michael Hubkirk aka “CHICK” knew no strangers, he was friends with everyone. He lived life to the fullest and he would help anyone that needed it. He loved...
Dempsey Lee Beckett
Apr 11, 2024
Dempsey Lee Beckett, 86, of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Raleigh General Hospital.He was born on February 19, 1938 to the late Claire and Moda Beckett.Dempsey graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1956. He worked for Carolina Supermarket and then served with the U.S. Army. After his military service he worked as a truck...
Michael Lucian Waddell
Mar 31, 2024
Michael Lucian Waddell, 54, of Bradley, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Born September 5, 1969 in Beckley, he was the son of Patricia Ann Waddell and the late Lucian Moody Waddell.
Michael was a truck driver for Eagle Transportation. He enjoyed motorcycles and playing pool.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his son, Zachary Waddell and his wife Tarin...
Clifton Dean Pack
Mar 26, 2024
Clifton Dean Pack, 77, of Crab Orchard, WV passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Known to all who loved him as Dean, he will surely be missed. Dean was preceded in death by his father Dannie and his mother Sylvia Worrell Pack and his brother, David Lynn Pack.
Dean leaves behind to share many precious memories his son, Adam Dean; his sister...
Randall Scott Trent
Mar 22, 2024
Randall Scott Trent, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of Christ, peacefully passed away on March 22, 2024, at the age of 72. Cherished husband of Rita Murray Trent, loving father of Sharon Camble (Aaron), Joan Simpkins (Jason), Mary Barber (Dennis), and Jasmine Sturgill (Jason), adored grandfather of Annabelle, Marcus, Makayla, and Benton. Also survived by two brothers Timmy...
Dorothy June Lewis
Mar 19, 2024
Dorothy June Lewis, born November 25, 1928, passed away peacefully into the arms ofJesus at Governors Bend Assisted Living in Erwin, TN, on March 19, 2024 at 12:04p.m, on thefirst day of spring.“June” was born in Iager, WV to the late Oscar and Melinda Head. She was preceded indeath by her husband, Bobby C Lewis, (married 69 years) and 2...
Carl Douglas Terry
Mar 18, 2024
Carl Douglas “Doug” Terry, 50, of Beckley, WV, was greeted by his Savior on March 18, 2024. He was born on September 1, 1973, to Eugene and the late Rita Terry. Doug was a member of Tilden Church in Glen Morgan, WV.
He was a graduate of Liberty High School, thereafter, beginning his career in banking at United Bank, where he...
Michael Terry Fitzwater
Mar 17, 2024
Michael Terry Fitzwater, 69, of Beckley, WV, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 17, 2024.
Michael was born to the late Chester and Dorothy Fitzwater in Mullens, WV, October 9, 1954.
He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School where he was a member of the marching band.
He entered the work force as a coal miner and later became a master...
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