Beckley, WV Obituaries

Dorothy Jane (Lilly) Jennings, 91, of China Grove NC and formerly of Beckley WV passed away on February 16, 2026. Dorothy was born at home on June 25, 1934 in Camp Creek WV. She grew up in the smal...

On Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, Denny Ray Jones passed into God’s presence and reunited with his loved ones after a brief illness. Born on June 9th, 1939, in Crab Orchard, WV, to Carl Lee Jones an...

David Blair Frame, 94, of Sophia, passed peacefully into the Lord's hand on February 13th, 2026 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Psalms 4:8 In peace I will lie down and sleep. Born May 25, 1931 in ...

Mary Amelia Bunch, 77, went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2026. She was born on August 2, 1948 in Virginia. Amelia had a loving and creative heart. Crocheting was one of her greatest joys ...

The incomparable Tana Alexandria Higginbotham, 79, of Oak Hill, WV, entered into her eternal rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026. A true force of nature and the light in every room she entered, Tana de...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Jones, 64 of Prosperity, WV, passed away on February 10, 2026. Born on May 29,1961, he was the son of Kenneth and Elizabeth Jones. Jeff spent many days in the garage working on cars wi...

Savannah River Ward, 8 years old, of Danese was called to Heaven on February 6th, 2026, at Children’s Hospital, Morgantown, with her mother and father by her side. Born on December 28th, 2017, she is...

Glenda Marie Donitzen, 71, of Piney View, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Beckley Healthcare Center. Born July 5th, 1954, in Beckley, W.Va., to the late Harold W. Forren Sr. and Eleanor M. Blev...

John Luther Ellis passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born on November 18, 1932. John was a resident of Crab Orchard, West Virginia.

Joseph "Joey” Maynor Jr. went to be with the Lord January 31, 2026. Born to his parents Joseph and Arnella Maynor on June 8, 1961, he later joined the United States Army, serving his country before an...

Jeffrey “Scott” Ball went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2026, peacefully at his home, surrounded by those who loved him. Scott was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandpa, and uncle whose lif...

Thurmond Edward Roark, 84, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026. He was born to Raymond and Violet Roark on February 26, 1941, in Beckley, WV. Thurmond spent most of his life working ...

Janet Lee McKinney, born July 28, 1937, was deeply rooted in Southern West Virginia, where she built her life surrounded by family, faith, and community. One of fourteen children, she grew up learning...

Karen Sue Fox Miller, aged 70, of Sophia, passed away on February 3, 2026 following a long illness. Born February 7, 1955 in Beckley she was a daughter of the late Moses and Helen Goddard Fox. Karen...

Wayne “Skeeter” Pressley. 79 of Old Eccles Rd., Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 30th, 2026, after a long illness. Wayne was a disabled brick and block mason who loved fis...

Marcella Smith-Wiles-Cook, 83, of Shady Spring passed away February 2nd, 2026. Born in Glen Morgan as the youngest of Alton and Nellie Smith's nine children, she lived a full life. She was hardworking...

Richard Howard Bailey, 65, of Glen White, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2026. Born on April 5, 1960, in Savannah, Richard was the son of the late Richard Albert and Barbara Jean Bailey....

Gary Patrick Sawyers, 82, of Daniels, WV passed away January 25th 2026. A veteran of the United States Army, beloved partner, father, grandfather, and friend Gary lived life simply and honestly. In ...

Priscilla J Langley died peacefully in her sleep after a long illness on January 28, 2026. Priscilla was born on April 11, 1945, in Mount Hope, WV. She was the daughter of Thelma Lee Brewer (Murdock) ...

Lottie “Louella” (Sturgill) Lilly passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2026. Born September 7th, 1955, she was the daughter of Lottie Ethel (Deck) Sturgill and Orin Vernon Sturgill who preceded her...

Virginia “Ginny” Bernadette Meadows, 72, of Cool Ridge West Virginia passed away January 26th 2026. Born to parents Leonard and Virginia Greenawalt, Ginny lived a life full of love. She was known to ...

Kenneth E Worley, age 73, of Gahanna, OH, passed away January 19, 2026, at Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH. He was the son of the late Fred and Delma (Hatcher) Worley of Coal City, WV. Kenneth was...

Roy Keith Coulter Sr., of Cabin Creek, formerly of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 30, 1959, in West V...

Lou-Ella Rowe Lively McKendree, 85, of Sophia, passed away on January 20, 2026 following a long illness. Born on January 4, 1941, in Slab Fork; she was a daughter of the late Ira Earl Rowe and the lat...

Henry Ira Kale Jr., 96, of Beckley, WV, went home to be with the Lord January 19th, 2026. Born to parents Henry and Mary Kale, at 20 he joined the United States Air Force, serving his country before ...

James Andrew Bair,71, of Daniels, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on January 20, 2026, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. James was born October 29, 1954, in Beckley, WV;...

Sandra Kay Bennett, 78, returned to her heavenly home on January 19, 2026 after a long battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultim...

Jesse Paul Cole, born on May 6, 1939 in Coal City, West Virginia to Paul and Bonnie Cole, passed away peacefully January 19, 2026. Jesse was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, and grandfat...

Martha Lou (Bishop) Brown passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was a kind, caring, and humble woman whose life was rooted in faith and devotion to those she loved. She was preceded ...

Alice Ann Jones, 62, of Beckley, WV, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2026. Born to her parents, Joyce Sheldon and John Brooks, in Gary, Indiana on September 5, 1963. Despite her dad calli...

Relda Pauline Kincaid, 91, of Robson, WV, went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2026. After graduating high school, she married Carl C. Kincaid with whom she shared 70 blissful years of marri...

William Edgar Dodson, 68, of Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2026. Known to many by Ed, William was born in Beckley, WV on August 9, 1957, to his parents Dorcas and Mary Dodso...

Lawrence "Lonnie" Richard Rakes, 68, of Sophia, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2026. Born September 23, 1957 in Beckley; he was a son of the late Harvey and Annie Mae Rakes. Lonnie lov...

Gene Edward Worthington August 3, 1948 – January 11, 2026 Gene Edward Worthington of Fayetteville, WV passed away January 11, 2026, at the age of 77 after a long illness. Born in Chicago, Illinois ...

Michael “Mike” Wayne Stewart, 70, of Arnett, WV went home to the Lord on January 10th, 2026. Borne to parents Paul Stewart and Bessie Keyees in Paxville, WV, Mike got an interesting start to life. Dur...

Ricky Junior Holsten, 77, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born May 26, 1948 in Coal River, WV. He was a son of the late Arnold and Dorothy Holste...

Shirley A. Hutchens (Causey), age 82, passed away on January 7, 2026. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered on her family and, most importantly, on C...

Randy "Chippie" Harlan Gwinn Jr. passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 47. He was born on June 13, 1978, in Beckley, West Virginia; he was the son of Kathy Gwinn and the late Randy Gwinn. In ...

James Patrick Ritchie, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, was born on October 29, 1971 and went to be with the Lord on January 03, 2026. He was the cherished son of Bonnie Hamon Ritchi...

Our mom walked into Jesus’ embrace on the morning of January 4th, 2026. She was born on December 4th, 1944, in Pulaski, VA to the late Herbert L. Palmer and Helen H. (Harris) Palmer. In addition t...

Eula B. Proffitt, 95, went home to be with the Lord December 31st, 2025. The daughter of Luther and Emmoline Charity Barr, she grew up to be a true country girl. Throughout her life she enjoyed the si...

Ella Mitchem of Harper, WV passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, following a short illness. She was born on July 27, 1930 in Sandlick, WV, and was the daughter of the late Dawson and Faye Biggs D...

Lora Marie Lilly Skelton, 92, of Shady Spring passed away on December 29th, 2025 at Meadowbrook Acres in Charleston. Born on May 3rd, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Lora Lilly. Lo...

Karen Wesley, 75 of Beckley, WV was reunited with the love of her life, her late husband George Wesley, on Friday December 26. Karen was an active member of Grace Chapel Church and The Red Hat Socie...

Dr. Charles Henry "Doc" Bright, 90, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025 Born on July 10, 1935, in South Charleston, West Virginia, Charles lived a life marked by unw...

John Philip Walker, 52, of Beaver passed away on December 24th, 2025. Born on March 8th, 1973, he was the son of the late Cheryl Walker. Philip was a delivery driver for the HVAC industry. In his ...

Mabel Lou Williams, 82, of Maple Fork, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 25, 2025. She was born June 29, 1943, in Beckley, WV. She was a daughter of the late Raymond C...

Danny "Booney" Lee Wickline, 67, of Ghent, passed away December 23, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley following a long illness. Born June 19, 1958 in Beckley, WV; he was a son of the late Robert ...

Joanne Lee Lowery, born on June 2, 1942, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 83. Joanne was a resident of Oak Hill, West Virginia.

Kenneth Dale Hatfield passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on December 12, 1957, in Chicago, IL; he was the son of Edward Hatfield of Mabscott, WV and the late Narcissa Juanita (J...