Beckley, WV Obituaries

Willard “Allen” Sargent February 16, 1964 – November 5, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Allen Sargent, 62, of Beaver, West Virginia. Allen fought cancer for 2...

Billy Bradford Jr. passed on October 29, 2026, at the age of 55.

Barbara Ann Stone, 87, of Cool Ridge, WV, passed away peacefully at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV, on November 1, 2026. Born on December 31, 1938, to the late Cecil and Gladys Bibb, Barbara wa...

Betty Hall, 84, of Beckley gained her wings and went home to be with God on November 1st, 2026. She was the daughter of Mickey Rancey and Mary Elizabeth Smith. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother,...

Beverly Sandra Toney of Piney View, WV, born March 24, 1947, passed away at Bowers Hospice House with her family by her side on October 29, 2026. She was the daughter of the late James R. Smith and Be...

In Loving Memory of Harles Herman Dawson Harles Herman Dawson, 77, of Mullens, West Virginia, passed away on October 29, 2026, at Bowers Hospice House. Born on August 20, 1949, in Roderfield, West V...

Charles “Charlie” Graham Burdette, 92, of Colcord, WV, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2026 surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness. Born September 9, ...

Cam Joshua Williams, infant son of Kerstin Russell Williams and Lucas Williams of Dorothy, returned to heaven on October 18, 2026 at the age of 2 months 28 days. Cam was born July 20, 2026, in Charl...

Lorine Elsie Wriston Stover daughter of the late Daniel and Sadie Burgess Wriston died on October 19, 2026, at age 88. Lorine was a long-time member of Crow Baptist Church. She took great pleasure i...

Barbara Ann Spencer, lovingly known as Barb, passed away on October 19, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her dearly and memories that will last a lifetime. Barb found happiness in life’s simpl...

Ronny William Frey, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, departed this world on October 13, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on July 8, 1966, in Beckley, Ronny was the son of William and Helen Frey. ...

James Edward “Jimmy” Carrico, 80, of Rhodell, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Born to the late Edria “Shamrock” Elmo and Mable Daniels Carrico, Jimmy was a hardworking man ...

Rita Gay England, 78, of Mullens, WV, passed away on October 13, 2026. Born to her late parents Edward and Betty Ramplewich on June 20, 1948. Rita was a loving woman who brought joy, laughter, and l...

John Christopher Davis, affectionately known to everyone as Chris, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, at the age of 48. Born on August 10, 1978, and raised along Coal River, Chris was named...

Derrick Ryan Belcher, age 38, of Sophia, WV, passed away on October 8, 2026, after a lifelong battle with cerebral palsy. Derrick was born on May 19, 1988, in Beckley, WV. He was the biological son o...

John William Kennedy passed on October 8, 2026, at the age of 96. Born May 6, 1930, John lived in Hinton, West Virginia.

Martha Jane Clark, 75, of Harper, WV, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2026, following an extended illness. Born July 16, 1951, in Bolt, she was a daughter of the late Henderson Payton Gri...

Clifford Polk Jr. of Sophia, WV, died October 6th at Bowers Hospice House. He was born April 21, 1938, to Clifford Polk Sr. and Stella Polk. He was a former miner and foreman, mostly for Eastern and...

Myrtle M. Mills, Haga Basham, of Sophia, WV received her promotion to Heaven on Monday, October 5, 2026. Born to her parents Lundy and Peggy Mills on February 3, 1933, in Ury, WV. After a brief time...

Jack Dawson Whitt, Sr., 79 of Beckley, West Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 5, 2026, following a short illness. Jack was a man of deep faith, stro...

Jerry W Williams passed on October 3, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on July 15, 1955, Jerry lived in Mount Hope, West Virginia.

Daniel L. “Dan” Myers, age 74, of Cardington, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, September 26, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. On January 19, 1952, Dan was born in Oak Hill, West Virg...

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on tha...

Christie Jean Smith Shrewsbury, 55, of Beckley, WV, passed away on September 24, 2026, at home. Born in Chicago, Illinois to her late parents Owen and Margaret Smith on December 25, 1970. Christie e...

Kermit (Joe) Owen Adkins II, 74, of Beckley, WV, passed away on September 22, 2026. Born to his late parents, Kermit and Wanda Berry Adkins on June 8, 1952, in Beckley, WV. Joe was a loving man who h...

Lewis “Ballard” Beverly Sr., of Ameagle, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family following a long and courageous medical battle. Ballard wa...

Mary Ellen Hatfield March 11, 1935 – September 16, 2026 Mary Ellen Hatfield, 91, of Mabscott, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026. Born on March 11, 1935, Mary Ellen lived a life centered ar...

Ronnie Lee Bolt, 81, of MacArthur, passed away on September 16, 2026. Born May 12, 1945, in MacArthur, he was the son of the late Herbert "Mike" Bolt and the late Opal Mae Thompson Bolt. In addition...

Mildred Faye Criddle, wonderful wife of 63 years, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, 84, of Jumping Branch, passed away on September 16, 2026. She was born in Cedarvale, NM; she was the daughte...

Patricia V. Duncan With hearts full of love and gratitude, we remember Patricia (Pat) V. Duncan, whose kindness, strength, and generous spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her. A beloved wi...

Delores Ann (Willis) Copley, 89, of Seven Valleys, Pa., passed away September 14, 2026 at York Hospital, York, Pa. She was born September 11, 1937 at Beckwith, W.Va., to the late William Jackson ...

Ola Joyce Hall Nugent, 79, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away and went to Heaven on September 11, 2026, following complications from a stroke. Joyce was born on May 6, 1947, at Oak Hill Hospital ...

Edith “Edie” Catherine Mullins, 81, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away on September 6, 2026, following a catastrophic hemorrhagic brain bleed. She was born on June 8, 1945, in Philippi, West Virgi...

Diane Smith passed on September 5, 2026, at the age of 71, having been born on March 9, 1955, and residing in Ansted, West Virginia. There are no services scheduled for Diane Smith at this time.

James Preston Hylton passed on September 3, 2026, at the age of 79. James was a resident of Midway, West Virginia.

Rose Painter passed on August 31, 2026, at the age of 76, having been born on April 23, 1950.

“Surely, I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” On August 31, 2026, heaven welcomed Betty Jean Bennett home as she peacefully entered her eternal rest with her daughters beside her. Born May...

Luigi Angelo Stella was born on January 12, 1943, in Kilsyth, WV to his late parents Fred Stella and Josephine (Cinnotti) Stella. He passed away at the age of 83 on August 30, 2026, in Beckley WV. ...

Roger Dale Miller, 77, of Naoma, ran into the arms of Jesus on August 29, 2026. Dale was born April 12, 1949, in Naoma; he was the son of the late Charles and Velvet Linville Miller. He was a 1969 ...

Gene Douglas Skiles, 86, of Bradley, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2026 — fittingly, on the birthday of his beloved late wife, Vera, as though she had called him home hers...

Doris Ann Kidd,92, of Beaver, departed this life on August 26, 2026, at CAMC Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. Ann was born on July 7, 1934, at Willis Branch; she was a daughter of the la...

With faith in God’s enduring mercy, we announce that Dr. Rita E Meadows entered eternal rest on August 20, 2026, in Roebuck, South Carolina. She was 81. Born on May 10, 1945, in Beckley, WV, Rita liv...

William "Ed" Edward Tolbert, 76, of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on August 21, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Born on July 2...

Nathaniel Austin Jr., affectionately known as “Bobby,” departed this life on August 22, 2026, in Beckley, West Virginia, at the age of 90. He was born June 8, 1936, in Fire Co, West Virginia, to the l...

Virgil Edwin “Eddie” Willey, 76, of Oakhill, WV, passed away August 20, 2026. Born July 17, 1950, in Milford, Delaware to the late Herman Virgil Willey and the late Yvonne Ann Marrel Willey. Eddie ...

Irene Elizabeth Smith, 94, went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2026. Born to her parents John and Clara Meador on December 23, 1931. Irene loved to read and could often be found with a good ...

Telmas Edward Evans, 59, of Glen Rogers, passed awy on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Born April 18, 1966 at Beckley, he was the son of the late Telmas and Dorothy (Davis) Evans. Telmas was a animal lov...

Kippy Perdue, 56, of MacArthur, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, following a long illness, surrounded by his loving family who remained by his side. Kippy was...

Willmer Dean Atha, 87, passed away on August 10, 2026, in Beaver, WV. Born to his late parents Willmer and Sylvia Atha on October 5, 1938, in Oakhill, WV. Dean was a loving man who enjoyed the simpl...