Obituaries
Mary Loretta McMillion
Mar 16, 2024
Mary “Loretta” McMillion, 78, of Crab Orchard, W.Va., arrived in her heavenly home on Saturday, March 16th, 2024, after a months-long battle with cancer. A devoted wife of 53 years, a doting mother, caring sister, and “the best Nana in the world” to two granddaughters, she was surrounded by her family in her final days at Bowers Hospice House, where...
Clinton "Speedy" Ayers, Jr.
Mar 12, 2024
Clinton "Speedy" Ayers, Jr., aged 76, of Beckley, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born on July 3, 1947, in Beckley to the late Clinton Carl and Dorothy Jean Galluccio Ayers.Speedy worked as a meat cutter at H&L Supermarket and enjoyed gardening, farming, and tractors.
Speedy never met a stranger. Everyone he met was immediately a friend, and...
Lisa Jo Chatfield Bennett
Mar 11, 2024
Lisa was known for her sense of humor. She held a Masters degree in business that she was proud of. She was very loved and will be missed by her friends and family.
Anyone who knew her, knew she was a dog lover, and it should be mentioned that she is survived by her beloved dog Romeo, who was by...
Donald Henry Ayala
Mar 9, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Don Ayala, 51, of Daniels, WV, at Bowers Hospice House, after a long battle with cancer. Don was of the Christian faith and he now rests with Jesus.
Donald Henry Ayala was born on November 4, 1972 to the late William Roy Ayala and the late Debra Louise Reiners Ayala in...
David Lynn Pack
Mar 7, 2024
While Family and Friends hearts are completely broken, we know that David Lynn Pack on March 7, 2024, at the age of 81, entered his new home in heaven to be with and rejoice with his Lord and Savior Jesus. This fact gives us great peace and comfort.
He was born on April 17, 1942 to Danny and Sylvia Pack. ...
Donald Ray Miller
Mar 7, 2024
Donald Ray Miller died Thursday March7, 2024 at his home in Spring Lake, North Carolina surrounded by his loving family. Ray was the son of the late Donald Miller, Naomi Fitzpatrick Miller Hughes and stepfather Gilmer Hughes.
Ray grew up in Crab Orchard WV. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He joined the Air Force in 1963 and...
Gregory Cecil Ward
Mar 7, 2024
Gregory Cecil Ward, 66, of Coal City, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was born on August 20, 1957, to the late Eldridge Cecil Ward and Mary Louise Ward, of Coal City, West Virginia.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Brenda K Ward, and son, Gavin G. Ward; two step-children,...
Margaret L. Gosnell
Mar 3, 2024
Margaret Lyndell (Hope) Gosnell, 92, formerly of Coal City, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 in Shelby, Alabama.
Margaret was of the Baptist faith, and attended Coal City Freewill Baptist Church for many years. She was a homemaker for most of her life, and worked as a daycare provider for several years. Margaret enjoyed gardening and was an excellent...
Constance Ellen Sirianni
Feb 23, 2024
Constance (Connie) Ellen Sirianni, 84 of Beckley, WV, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024, at the Bowers Hospice House surrounded by her family.
She was born March 13, 1939, Abney, WV, a daughter of the late Lemuel Blevins and Hessie Canady. After Connie graduated from Sophia High School, she moved to Cleveland, OH where she did factory work until...
John H. Gorman
Feb 20, 2024
John Henry Gorman, 96, born in Elmira NY, passed away on February 20, 2024 in Beaver, West Virginia. He was born on November 10, 1927.
John was a loving father, brother, and husband. He was known for his generosity, concern for others’ well-being, and active involvement in his family, friends, and community. A man of faith and a dedicated member of...
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...
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