Obituaries
Eva Mae Mattox
Dec 4, 2023
Eva Mae Blackwell Mattox, 88, of Crab Orchard, formerly of Oceana, passed away Monday evening, December 4, 2023, at Bowers Hospice House.
Born October 18, 1935, at Helen, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Gladys Mann Blackwell.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Mason Griffith, her...
Wanda Grey Grealis
Dec 1, 2023
Wanda Grey Grealis, age 75, of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away on December 1, 2023. She was born on August 4, 1948, in Beckley, WV, to the late William "Jasper" Mills and Flossie "Thelma" Reed Mills.
Wanda is survived by her two daughters, Elizabeth Grealis Meadows and husband Jerry of Beckley, and Thelma Grealis Craghead and husband Chris of...
Shirley Anita Cleary
Dec 1, 2023
Shirley Bates Cleary, 85, passed away December 1, 2023 in Beckley, WVa after an extended illness. Mrs. Cleary was born in Norton, Va on December 3, 1937.
Shirley leaves behind her husband of 46 years, Earnest Cleary, of Beckley. Also surviving are her three sons Terry L. Roop of Surfside Beach, SC; Jeffrey L. Roop, Norton, Va; and Geno Roop,...
James Elmore Harrison
Nov 29, 2023
James Elmore Harrison of Harper, WV passed away on November 29, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born on September 7, 1935 to George and Martha Harrison.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mazie; daughter Pamela and granddaughter, Cassandra Lynn.
James served in the Army as a paratrooper. He was a coal miner and deisel mechanic,...
Matthew Ray Ketcherside
Nov 26, 2023
Matthew Ray Ketcherside, age 71, of Del Paso, CA died in Beckley, WV on November 26, 2023.
Matthew Ray Ketcherside was born in Del Paso, CA on January 7th, 1952. Matthew loved shooting guns, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Matthew raised Game Birds for many years of his life. Matthew worked in the labor union...
Connie Sue Dawson
Nov 25, 2023
Connie Sue Gunnoe Dawson of Knoxville TN, formerly of Beckley and Lewisburg WV, passed away on November 25, 2023 at the age of 85. She was born on November 24, 1938 to the late Albert and Lee Ann Gunnoe. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Darrell Dawson in February 2014.
Connie was a devoted member of...
Henry Cozort
Nov 18, 2023
Henry Cozort age 85 currently of Shady Spring WV formerly Glen Fork WV departed his earthly home on November 18,2023. Born September 10,1938 in Sabine WV. Preceded in death by his parents George and Lakie Catherine Cozort. Also, preceded in death by his first wife Andera Cozort and a son Shawn Cozort, grandsons Travis Cozort and Glen Bailey. Henry...
Norma Lee Berry Crumley
Nov 18, 2023
Norma Lee Berry Crumley, 83, of Beckley, West Virginia passed away at Hilltop Center in Hilltop, WV on November 18, 2023. Born November 1, 1940 in Laurel Creek WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Berry of Beckley, WV and the late Gracie Ruszowski of Camden, TN. Norma was also preceded in death by her brothers, Carl...
Thomas Martin Thompson
Nov 10, 2023
Thomas Martin Thompson
August 1, 1955 - November 10, 2023
Thomas Martin Thompson, (Tommy) 68, of Deck Lane, Beckley, WV passed away peacefully at Bowers Hospice of Beckley, WV on November 10, 2023, with his wife and oldest daughter, Missy, by his side. Born August 1, 1955, he was the son of the late James Arthur Thompson Sr. and...
Robert F. Mason, II
Nov 5, 2023
Robert F. Mason, II, formerly of Garden MI passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. He was born on February 23, 1965, in Pontiac, MI. Robert was the son of Robert F. Mason and Pamela (Mason) Bruce.
Robert possessed exceptional talent as a graphic artist. He created company logos and developed hundreds...
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...
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