Obituaries

Warren Frederick Ellison, 66, of Beaver, WV. passed away Monday, November 3, 2025. He was born July 14, 1959, in Charleston, WV.
Warren was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and a 1981 graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in theatre.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother,...

Barbara Van Thomas, 90, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. Born in Fireco, WV, she was the daughter of Romie & Cleo Thompson. Barbara married Bobby "Wheel" Thomas and together they raised four children: David Thomas (Michael Lawson) of Kingsport, TN, Dale Thomas (Tracy) of Reidsville, NC,...

It is with a heavy heart but much thankfulness for her long and good life the family of Billie June Davis Bonds announces her passing. Our beloved Billie passed on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, at the age of 91.
The funeral will be Saturday, November 8th at 2:00 pm in the Melton Mortuary Chapel. The family is...

Martin L. Smith, age 96, of Ashland, Kentucky, formerly of Stanaford Acres, Beckley, WV, passed away on October 31, 2025.
Born on August 3, 1929, in Mabscott, WV, he was the son of the late Luther Smith and Anna Mae White Smith.
Martin graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, and shortly after married the...

Regina Gale "Sugar bear" Williams, 48, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away on October 27, 2025 at 6:06PM, Born on June 15, 1977, in Beckley, West Virginia, she brought warmth and joy to those around her throughout her life.
A devoted wife of 27 years, Regina shared a deep and enduring bond with her husband, David...

Larry Dean Belcher, a cherished figure known for his kindness and devotion to family, passed away on October 30, 2025, in Abingdon, Virginia. Born on July 2, 1938, in West Virginia, Larry brought joy to all who knew him, colored by a vibrant spirit and a profound love for those he held dear.

Larry dedicated his...

Loretta Sue (nee Harvey) Brooks, Sue, passed away at the age of 81 at her residence in Columbus, Ohio on October 22, 2025. Sue was born in Edwight, WV to the late Herbert Harvey and Georgia (Webb) Harvey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Herman 'Don' Brooks. She attended Trap...

Pauline Pack Bennett Vest, age 98, of Daniels, WV passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV.

Born on November 8, 1926 at Streeter, WV (Summers County), she was the daughter of the late Alfred Berman Pack and Mary Melissa Cooper Pack.

Mrs. Vest was a homemaker and was of the...

Linda Waddell, 68, of Beckley, passed away on October 25, 2025.

Born May 13, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Joe Plumley Jr. and Lorene Jones Plumley.

Linda was a headstrong woman who marched to the beat of her own drum. Loyal to those she loved, resilient, and uniquely herself, she met life on her own...

William A. "Bill" Heaberlin, age 78, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away on October 21, 2025.

He was born on January 14, 1947, in Beckley, WV, the son of Donald Franklin Heaberlin and Edith (McKinney) Heaberlin. He was the grandson of James and Emma Heaberlin, and Isaac and Bertha McKinney.

He was preceded...

Virginia (Jenny) Rose Hinkle, 85 of Beckley, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at home. She was born on April 25, 1940, in Stanaford, WV. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Eugene Cox, her mother Mary Parisi Cox, and her husband Ernest William Hinkle, Jr.
Jenny is survived by her children and...

Velma Lee Meadows Lilly, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Main Street Care, Hinton, WV.

Born on May 29, 1935 in Hinton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Solomon Greenlee and Icey Violet Meadows.

In addition to her parents, Velma was preceded in death by her husband,...

Margaret McQuade Hambric, 95, of Beckley, passed Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Born April 7, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Patrick and Mary Brown McQuade.
Margaret was a retired social worker for Raleigh County, attended the United Methodist Temple, and was a long-time Beckley resident.
She was...

Nick Lee Toney of MacArthur, WV, passed away October 11th, 2025. He was born October 13, 1955, in Bradley, WV.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennie E. and Shirley G. Toney, and sister Deborah L. Lyons.
He is survived by, and greatly missed by, his wife Sara, his sister Denise, his nieces: Ashley...

WARSAW, OH- Barbara Foster, 88, of Warsaw, Ohio (formerly of Ansted, West Virginia), went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2025.
Born on June 21, 1937, in Jodie, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Harmon and Stella (Bennett) Gray.
Barbara married the love of her life, Willo Foster, on June 24, 1955....

John Charles May, age 64, of Beckley, WV, formerly of Sevierville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

He was born on September 24, 1961 in Durham, NC, to the late Leo and Willa May.

John was a 1979 Graduate of Shady Spring High School and was...

It is with a heavy heart the family of Danica Slijepcevic announces her passing on October 14th, 2025. Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother was 95 years of age.
The Funeral will be on Monday, October 20th at 11:30 am in the St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church. The burial will follow in the...

Dwight "Doug" Douglas Lucas, the love of Sherri's life and a great father, passed into his new life in heaven on October 10th, 2025. He is a well known resident of Glen Daniel from childhood up till 50 years of his life. In recent years, he called Abingdon, VA and Beckley, WV home.
Doug was born on June 7th, 1954....

Helen Ann Dishmon, 91, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2025. Helen was born on August 10, 1934, to the late Earl Hunter and Emma Turner Hunter. Helen was a member of Fairdale Freewill Baptist Church for many years. Helen enjoyed gardening, quilting, and canning. She had a green thumb and loved all...

Genevieve Charlene Smallwood Brown departed this life at the age of 83 on September 27, 2025, in Easton, MD.
Growing up in rural West Virginia (b. January 6, 1942), and daughter of Charles and Genevieve Smallwood, Charlene Smallwood Brown was "born on the Pew," as she described it, meaning that the church and God...

Nancy Darlene Jameson, age 94, passed away on Friday, October 3rd at the Bowers Hospice House after a long illness. Born December 7, 1930 in Cabell County, WV, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Inez Fry Coffman.

Nancy was a devoted member of the United Methodist Temple in Beckley for many years. She was a...

Walter D. Helmick, 81, of Minnehaha Springs, West Virginia, passed away on September 6, 2025, surrounded by his family after battling cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to all.

Walt was preceded in death by his parents - Dock and Cleo Blevins Helmick - his...

The family of Hatty Ormandy Wickline announces her passing. Our beloved Hatty passed away on Friday, September 26th, 2025 at the age of 96. The Funeral will be this Saturday, October 4th at 1:00 pm in the Memorial Baptist Church. The family is receiving friends at 11:00 am. To read Hatty's life story go to:...

Amy Michelle Lilly Cecil, age 48, of Mabscott, WV, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at her home following a long illness.
Born on September 27, 1977 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Helen "Hana" Richmond Lilly of MacArthur and the late Clarence Lilly.
Amy was a 1996 graduate of Woodrow Wilson...

Velma L. Swan, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on September 25, 2025. She now rests in the arms of her beloved parents, Cecil and Elsie Stewart, and her husband, Daniel C. Swan, reunited at the Heavenly Gates. Velma lived in Fairdale, West Virginia, and previously...

Judy Taylor Farley, 73, of Beckley, WV, passed away on September 22, 2025. Born on May 14, 1952, in Charleston, WV, she was the third daughter of the late Sam and Opal Taylor.

Judy attended J.E. Robins Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Junior High, Stonewall Jackson High School, Morris Harvey College (now the...

Catherine Elizabeth Hauck Jereza, 79, of Beckley, WV, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 9, 1945, Catherine (Katie) was the last surviving member of the Hauck family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Blake and Harry Hauck; her...

William 'Bill' Dale Sturgill went to his permanent home in heaven on September 18, 2025. He was born May 27, 1946, to Lottie Ethel Deck and Oran Vernon Sturgill in Sophia, WV. Both parents preceded him in death. Also preceding him were sisters Karen Parker and Audrey Schneberger, and brother Lowell; Brothers-in-Law...

The family of Phyllis Spurlock of Beckley announce her unexpected passing on August 30, 2025.

Phyllis is survived by her aunt Lucille Mitchell of Parkersburg, WV; her sister Sue Moore of Parkersburg, WV; her son Craig Spurlock (Carolyn) of Columbus, OH; son Barry Spurlock (Buffy) of Cool Ridge, WV; eight...

Imogene Mary Farmer Hartsog Dodd of Nimitz, WV passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the age of 99.

Born on July 23, 1926 in Claremont, WV. She was the daughter of the late Edward Jeremiah and Roonie Blanche Frame Farmer.

Imogene spent her childhood in the "coal camps" of Fayette County WV and she was a...

Timothy Lee Loeffler 66, of Huntington, formerly of Fayetteville, WV, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born on February 17, 1959 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Edward K Loeffler Sr. and Minnie E Loeffler. Tim was a handyman and worked in the flooring...

On Sunday, September 7, 2025, Colin Dewayne Milam Sr. went HOME to be with the Lord. He passed peacefully in his sleep in the HOME he was brought HOME to after being born on April 10, 1953.

He went by many names, Colin, Dewayne, Dad, Sonny Boy, PawPaw, but most knew him as Deke. The son of the late Oma and Lillie...

Captain Willard C. Walker, affectionately known as "Bobo" by his grandchildren, passed away
peacefully at Beckley Veterans Hospital on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 2:19 a.m., surrounded in spirit by the family and community who adored him. He was 91 years old.
Born on January 12, 1934, in Posey, West...

Linda Bower Ramsey, born in Mabscott, WV & a resident of Beckley, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025. To celebrate the life of Linda, a family gathering is planned in Emerald Isle, NC. Her story can be found on meltonmortuary.com

Ernest Ross Spencer, 76, of Silver Spring, Maryland, formerly of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, after a long illness. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Lee Spencer (known as Bill) and Joycelin Ross Spencer née Stover, and a daughter, Traci Schattle.

He is survived by...

Funeral services for Joe Lee Jenkins III, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 142 Mool Ave., Beckley, WV, with visitation at 12 noon. Officiating will be Dr. Jerry Staples.
Mr. Jenkins passed on Aug. 20, 2025, he is the son of Sister Barbara Charles of Beckley.
Arrangements entrusted...