Beckley, WV Obituaries

Dawn "Renee" Farley, 59, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on May 28th, 2026 at home surrounded by people that loved her dearly. She held a passionate dedication to the care of others, which was evident t...

Joanna "Joey" Elizabeth Sowder went home to the lord on May 27, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on September 30, 1936 to parents Oswald Basham and Thelma Mills-Basham-Bolen. She was driven in life by her...

Ellen Jean Dameron Eads. May 5, 1949 - May 24, 2026 Ellen J Eads 77 of Beckley, WV, went home to be with the Lord after a short illness, with loving family by her side. She was born May 5, 1949 in Ma...

Venetta Jane Aliff Broyles of Beckley, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, following a long illness. Born December 11, 1951, in Logan, WV, she was a daughter of the late, Woodro...

On Monday morning, May 25th, 2026, Rodney Mills passed away of a sudden illness, surrounded by family. Rodney Mills, 70, of Ballard, WV was born on September 29th, 1955, in Helen, WV in his family...

Candy Lynn Bristow, 50, of Crab Orchard WV passed away on May 20, 2026. She is preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Bristow. Those left to remember her include her father, James Bristow Sr.; broth...

Joanna Winifred Neal, 94, of Fremont, OH and formerly of Hilltop, WV went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2026 in Fremont, OH. She was born on November 6, 1931 in Buffalo, WV the daughter of William E....

Ronald Dean Elder "Bad Eye", 85, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026. Born July 3, 1940 at Bolt, WV; he was a son of the late Sherman W. Elder and the late Myrtle Bhrizendine Elder. Ron...

Arlie George Drennen passed on May 18, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on March 8, 1951, Arlie was a resident of Mount Lookout, West Virginia.

Joanna Marie Cernuto passed away after a long battle with Dementia at Mercer Nursing and Rehab in Bluefield. Born December 25th, 1950 in Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Leon ...

Drema Sue Richmond, 78, of Beaver went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2026; she was born on January 8, 1948, in Crab Orchard, West Virginia, to the late Jacob Wallace Yearout and the late Laura ...

Linda Elaine Cole, age 78 of Glen Morgan, WV went home to be with the Lord May 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 2, 1948, in Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late Emerso...

Harold “Doug” Stacy a loving father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away on May 14, 2026, at the age of 79. Born February 2, 1947, in Panther, WV one of twelve children born to Hillard and Nan...

Brian Scott Lambert, 57, went home to be with the Lord, May 10, 2026. Born to his parents Roger and Alice Lambert on July 15, 1968, in Beckley, WV. Scott was happiest when he got to spend time outdo...

Elsie Mae Sarver-Brinegar passed on May 6, 2026, at the age of 93. Elsie lived in Beaver, West Virginia.

Owen Gene Smith "Preacher" age 84 of Glen Morgan, WV was peacefully called home to the Lord on May 6, 2026 from his daughter's home. He was born May 28, 1941 in Raleigh County to the late William and...

Sara Michelle Stafford-Raimey, 48, of Beckley, West Virginia, went home to the Lord on May 6, 2026. Born July 4, 1977, in Beckley, West Virginia, Sara will be remembered with enduring affection by all...

Charles Thomas Hughes, 70, of Cool Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026. Born on February 24th, 1956, he was the son of the late Thomas Hughes and Juanita “Edie” Church Hughes. Charles reti...

Sharon Jean Brown, 64, passed away on May 3, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 27, 1962, in Beckley, West Virginia, Sharon was the beloved daughter of Clifton “Bu...

Reva Ellen Bowman of Ghent, WV was born July 16, 1951, to the late Suda Farley. After a life marked by quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering devotion to others, Reva entered into eternal rest on ...

Ellen Ann Stover, 98, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away on April 28, 2026. Born October 18, 1927, in Beckley, WV, Ellen will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who kn...

Emmi Elizabeth Honaker passed on March 25, 2026, at the age of 88. Born January 30, 1938, Emmi Elizabeth Honaker was a resident of Oak Hill, West Virginia.

Janet Marie Burgin, 95, of Beckley, WV, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2026. Born to her late parents Hubert and Ellen Lamb on January 31, 1931, in Asheville North Carolina. Janet loved ...

Mark Oscar Honaker passed on March 25, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on November 9, 1958, Mark lived in Oak Hill, West Virginia.

Dreama E. Gwinn McDaniel, 69, of Beckley, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Dreama was born on September 7, 1956, in Beckley; she was the daughter of the late Harold and Beulah Fox Gwinn. Dream...

James Russell Lester, 75, passed away on April 23, 2026. Throughout his life, Mr. Lester carried himself with steady integrity and a quiet decency that left a lasting impression. He was known as a k...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mario “Moe” Defino, who found joy in the roar of engines and the thrill of the track. For the past 51 days, he was hospitalized due to an illnes...

Denny Ray Williams, 75, passed away on April 15, 2026. Born on February 27, 1951, Denny lived a life marked by steady devotion, quiet strength, and a deep commitment to what mattered most—his family a...

Scott William Bradford, age 36, passed away on April 15, 2026. Born January 9, 1990, in Washington DC; he was a son of Bonita Mills Thompson of Mt. Hope, WV, and the late Robert William Bradford, Sr. ...

Vivian Darlene Helmondollar went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2026. Born to her parents Charles and Cleo Davis on June 18, 1952, in Besoco, West Virginia. Vivian was a loving mother with a b...

Janet Lenette Foster, 79, of Bolt West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2026. Born to her parents James and Betty Haynes on March 28, 1947, in Logan, West Virginia. Janet enjoyed...

James Robert “Jim” Shannon of Beaver, went to be with the Lord on April 9th, 2026 at the age of 81. Born February 19, 1945, in Beaver, West Virginia, he was born to the late Tracey and Emma Shannon. ...

James “Ricky” Richard Haney Sr., 59, went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2026. Born to the late James and Dianne Haney on June 20, 1966, in Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition to his parent...

Dennis Hazelwood Sr., 72, of Charleston, WV went home to his heavenly Father April 7th, 2026. Born in Narrows, VA, to parents Hobart and Betty Hazelwood who would eventually move to raise their child...

Phyllis Ann "Dumpy" Hess Green of Beckley, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2026, at the age of 76. Born March 19, 1950 in Stephenson, WV; she was a daughter of the late Phillip "Ed" Green a...

Ernest “Ernie” Wayne Epling of Cool Ridge, WV, joined his wife and heavenly Father on Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Ernie was born July 10th, 1951, in Cool Ridge, WV; he was the son of the late Carl ...

William Aliff passed away on April 2, 2026, at the age of 85, having been born on December 6, 1940.

Loretta Anne Wagner, 87, of Scott Depot, WV, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, surrounded by her children and son in law, after a long illness. She was born October 17, 1938, in Kincaid, WV, the da...

Kellene Virginia Lilly, 79, of Beaver, WV passed away on March 29th, 2026. Born July 18th, 1946, in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Elizabeth Pack-Richmond and Forrest Kelly R...

— 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought a good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith… and now I’m finally home!” Our dear mother, grandmother, and sister, Elizabeth Faye Williams, finished he...

Mrs. Marcie Yvonne McBride of Flat Top, WV, passed away on March 26th 2026. Born to Ruby Jeanette Hawkins and James Earl Snipes in Maryland, it was there she would later meet the love of her live Pau...

Waymon Lee McKinney, age 73, of Daniels passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Lee was born in Mullens July 10, 1952, son of Roxie Dean and Waymon McKinney. ...

Rodger Lee Parsons, Sr. (“Paw-Paw”) June 26, 1949 – March 26, 2026 Rodger Lee Parsons, Sr., known affectionately to all as “Paw-Paw,” passed away on March 26, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy defined...

Shirely JoAnn Hoops, 85, passed away on March 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Joann was born on May 26, 1940, in Excelsior, WV, to the late Tom and Mattie Childress. Joann was a beloved mot...

Holly Dayle Crookshanks, 50 (really only 12) of Beckley, WV passed away on March 18, 2026 following a courageous fight with cancer. Holly was born in Ronceverte, WV to Dale and Brenda Crookshanks on...

Sharon Sue Stover, 78, passed away in the early morning of Monday March 16, 2026, at the home of Ella Pennington, “Her lady”, the term she used for the person in her care. Sharon had a lifetime of ca...

Charles “Dave/Charlie” Bell, 73, of Crab Orchard, WV, went home to be with the Lord on March 17th, 2026. Born to parents James and Ivalene Bell in Crab Orchard he grew up to be a simple man that enjoy...

23rd Psalm “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness F...

Janice Marie Midkiff Wallace, the best Mom and Sister in the world, died on March 15th, 2026, at home in Shady Spring, WV of lung cancer. Born in Fireco, WV on April 7th, 1949, she was 76 years old. ...

Mary Ann Ruth, 67, of Mabscott, West Virginia, passed away on March 15, 2026, at 10:50 a.m. Born August 17, 1958, in Beckley, WV, Mary Ann was faithful, kind-hearted, and compassionate throughout her ...