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Phyllis BelcherPhyllis Belcher
2026
71, of Bolt, WV, a native of Beckley, passed away Feb. 3, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, following a short illness. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.
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Freda AkersFreda Martin Akers
1939 - 2026
age 86, of Fayetteville, a native of Kaymoor, WV, passed away January 3, 2026. Arrangements by New River Gorge Funeral Service, Fayetteville, WV.
James CrouseJames E. Crouse
1929 - 2025
of Beckley, born July 25, 1929, and passed Dec. 28, 2025. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.
Charles BrightCharles "Doc" Bright
1935 - 2025
went home to the Lord 12/27/2025. Services will be held at Faith Baptist Church in Prosperity on January 4th 2026 at 3pm. Visitation for family and friends will be from 2pm-3pm on the service date.
Russell ManningRussell E. Manning
1952 - 2025
of Surveyor, passed Dec. 14, 2025. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.
French AcordFrench Acord
1932 - 2025
Mr. French Acord passed away on October 31, 2025. Services will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 12:00pm at Bolt Church of God, Bolt, WV. The family will accept visitors beginning at 11:00am.
Rosemary Boblett-ColeRosemary Jane Boblett-Cole
1931 - 2025
Rosemary Jane Boblett Cole passed away on October 27th, 2025. For service information, please visit our website at www.blueridgefuneralhomebeckley.com
Lori Murphy RousseauLori Ann Murphy Rousseau
1965 - 2025
Lori Ann Murphy Rousseau passed away 10/20/2025 at age 60. Services by Pastor Kenneth Parent will be held at Blue Ridge Funeral Home in Beckley, WV Thursday 10/30/2025. For more information, or to leave condolences, visit Blueridgefuneralhomebeckley.com
Norma WallNorma Marie Wall
2025
wife of the late Harold F. Wall, passed away Oct. 6. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.
Ezzard HairstonEzzard Charles Hairston
EZZARD CHARLES HAIRSTON, 52 0f Beckley, departed this life on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Arrangements Entrusted to Durgan Funeral Services, Beckley
Timothy Howard Jr.,Timothy Howard Jr.,
Timothy Howard, Jr., 34 passed away on Sunday, June, 29, 2025. Arrangements Entrusted to Durgan Funeral Home, Beckley.
William JohnsonWilliam "Skip" Johnson
Mr.William "skip"Johnson, 76, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Arrangements Entrusted to Durgan Funeral Home
Bishop Herbert SimpsonBishop Herbert G. Simpson
Bishop Herbert G., Simpson, 65, formerly of Beckley, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June, 17, 2005. Arrangements Entrusted to Durgan Funeral Home.
Dixie KincaidDixie Lee Kincaid
1940 - 2025
84, of Minden, WV, passed June 13, at her brother's home in Elk Horn, KY. Cremation was chosen, no public services were held.
Joe CookJoe Burford Cook
83, of Beckley, passed away May 14, after a long illness. Arrangements are incomplete, Durgan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
