Obituaries
George R. Wilson
Nov 2, 2023
On November 2, 2023, George Rigby Wilson of Beckley passed away at the age of 88 after a brief illness.The second of two children, George was the second son of the late Robert and Maggie Wilson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert F. Wilson.He was the husband to the love of his life, Betty S. Wilson who...
Jamelia Lynch
Oct 30, 2023
Jamelia M. Lynch, of Beckley, age 83, died on October 30, 2023. She was born on August 24, 1940, eldest of eight children born to Charles A. and Alice M. Lynch. She was predeceased by brothers Patrick C. Lynch, Paul J. Lynch and Charles A. Lynch, Jr. She is survived by her sister Helen M. Clemens of Beckley, brothers...
William Frank Sankbeil, III
Oct 26, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Frank Sankbeil III, 70, of Beckley, WV. Bill passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 in Morgantown, WV after suffering from a serious medical issue. He was born on August 31, 1953, in Martinsburg, WV, to the late William Frank Sankbeil Jr. and Wanda Mauck Sankbeil.Bill was...
Goldie Hurley Rose
Oct 20, 2023
His master said to him, "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master." – Matthew 25:21
Goldie Hurley Rose, aged 99, of Kingsport, Tennessee, and Beckley, West Virginia, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Friday, October 20, 2023,...
Kathy Ellen Bonds
Oct 19, 2023
Kathy Ellen Bonds, 65, of Henrico, VA, formerly of Glen Daniel, WV, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023.
Born December 8, 1957, in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Boyd and Mary Ella Combs Bonds.
Kathy is survived by her sister, Brenda Brown of Glen Daniel, WV.
No services are planned.
Wilma Nadine Reed
Oct 18, 2023
Wilma Nadine Reed, 86, of Beckley, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Born June 24, 1937 at Maple Fork, WV, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Olive Haught Wriston.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Reed; son, Brian Reed; granddaughter, Victoria Reed; sister, Edna Quesenberry; brother, Robert Denvil...
Geneva Frances Treadway
Oct 18, 2023
Geneva Frances (Jackson) Treadway, age 88, of Crab Orchard, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 18, 2023, at Raleigh Center in Daniels, WV.
Born August 18, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Marshu Pack.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Ethel and...
Basil William Bolen
Oct 16, 2023
Basil William Bolen, Jr., 77, of Beckley, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023.
Born November 1, 1945 in Rhodell, he was the son of the late Osie Holt Bolen and Basil William Bolen, Sr.
Basil was a retired lineman for American Electric Power. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he...
Roy Lee Meador, II
Oct 7, 2023
Roy Lee Meador, II, 50, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Born November 27, 1972 in Beckley, he was the son of Roy Lee Meador, Sr. of Coal city, WV and the late Janet Akers Meador.
Roy was a retired construction worker. He loved fishing and watching football.
He is survived by a son, Christian; father, Roy...
Teresita Rojas
Oct 6, 2023
Teresita D. Rojas, 87, of Beckley, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. Born on May 9, 1936, in the Philippines she was the daughter of the late Don Deocales and Fe Cajilig Deocales. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Teofilo R. Rojas, Jr. and brother, Dale Deocales.
Teresita was a retired hospital pharmacist and...
Joanne Marie Ross
Oct 2, 2023
Joanne Marie Ross, 72, of Beckley, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023.
Born February 9, 1951 in Dos Palos, CA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jessie Frediani Moore.
Joanne was a homemaker and enjoyed going for rides, watching TV and reading.
She is survived by her daughter Nella Smith of Beckley; grandchildren, Letha, Frank and...
James Russell Walton
Sep 29, 2023
James Russell Walton, 85, of Beckley WV, while surrounded by his loving family began his “Next Adventure” on Sept 29, 2023
Born August 1, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio. He followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a journeyman Pipeline Welder. He was a very proud and dedicated member of the Pipeliners Union 798 out of Tulsa, OK, for 64 years....
Carolyn Sue Tincher
Sep 27, 2023
Carolyn Sue Tincher 1946 - 2023
Carolyn Sue Tincher, 77, of Beckley, West Virginia went to be with her Lord whom she thanked for her blessed life on Wednesday September 27, 2023, in the Hospice House, Beckley, following a short term illness. Born March 9, 1946 in Slab Fork, she was the daughter of the late...
Charles Edward Crawford
Sep 27, 2023
Charles Edward Crawford, 78 of Coal City, WV passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
Born December 26, 1944, in Mt. Hope, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph Clifford and Violet Loretta Pack Crawford.
Charles was a former driver for the Coca Cola Company.
He is survived by his children, Loretta Motley (Jerome) of Beckley, Amy Crawford...
Ralph Gene Gravley
Sep 21, 2023
Ralph Gene Gravley
9/26/37 to 9/21/23
Born in Wickham, he was a lifelong resident of Beckley.
He was a plumber by trade and turned that trade into a business he was proud of for 20 plus years.
When he wasn’t working you could find him on a river bank usually in the STILL of the night.
He loved hard...
Danny Eugene Thompson, III
Sep 20, 2023
Danny Eugene Thompson III, also known as DJ AKA KID ROCKET. He went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2023. He left behind a legacy of love and devotion that will forever remain in our hearts. DJ was an Underground Coal Miner that loved his family. Most importantly his kids were his whole world. In addition to...
James Howard Perry, Jr.
Sep 19, 2023
James Howard Perry Junior of Beckley, WV left this world Tuesday September 19th to be with Jesus and his beloved wife Wilma.
Born in Nuriva, WV in Wyoming County, he moved to Mt Hope and then settled in Beckley with his parents James Howard Perry Sr., his mother Katherine Hurt Perry and sister Betty Lou. He grew up in...
Dennis Robert Toney
Sep 17, 2023
Dennis Robert Toney, 83, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 17, 2023. Born on August 24, 1940, in Prosperity, West Virginia, Dennis was a Mason for over 49 years, a Vietnam veteran, and a loving husband, parent, and grandfather. He was known for his strong will, stubbornness, enormous heart, and wonderful sense of humor. Dennis was generous, loyal,...
Kay Pence
Sep 14, 2023
Kay Pence, 86, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023.
Born July 6, 1937 in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Charlotte McLaughlin Sayre. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, Jon and Gregory Pence and grandchildren, Eddie and Katie Russell.
Kay was a former office manager for...
Jeffrey David Leach
Aug 27, 2023
Jeffrey David Leach, 64 of Beckley, WV entered the realm of rest on the 27th day of August 2023 at his home. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, he was the son of Eugene and Yvonne H. Leach. He was diagnosed in April with Renal Cell Carcinoma and a nasty tumor he called “Bob”. Medical teams from WVU Mary Babb Randolph...
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