All Obituaries

Kathy Louise Doran, age 71, of Sophia, West Virginia, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with Breast Cancer. Kathy was born October 19, 1954 in Beckley, West Virginia, a daughter of Sherman and Jewell Deck. Kathy graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1973 and began to build her family. She became a mom and raised 2 wonderful children. After her children were old enough, Kathy decided to enter the workforce. She tried out a couple jobs fields before ...

Ruth Aileen Walker, 103 years young, of Shady Spring, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on March 03, 1922 in Mead, West Virginia, a daughter of the late John Calvin and Martha Ann Elizabeth Reed. She married the love of her life, Harold Alexander Walker on May 25, 1940 in Beckley WV. Ruth was a beautiful soul, who always loved to sing and whistle. Ruth was an avid reader, loved puzzles, and above all ...

Tammy Lyn Norwood, age 63, of Beckley, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 28, 2026 after a long battle with illness. Tammy was born May 3, 1962 in Marysville, Ohio, a daughter of Waldo and Carol Sue Gwilliams. Tammy loved to spend her time at the beach. Her favorites to be at were Virginia Beach and Myrtle. There was no place like it for her. Tammy also loved crafting. She devoted most of her time to knitting. Tammy was always in the middle of knitting a ...

Mrs. Rachel JoAnn Kerns, age 58, of Daniels, West Virginia, lost her valiant battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia. Rachel was born September 14, 1967 in Texas a daughter of the late Samuel Mchgee, and Elaine Edwards Mcghee. She married the love of her life, William Kerns on May 23, 2015 in Beckley, West Virginia. In addition to her parents Rachel is also preceded in death by one brother Wesley Mcghee. Rachel was a beautiful ...

James Robert Flannery, age 60, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 after a long battle with illness. James was born May 10, 1965 in Ashland, Pennsylvania, a son of Robert Flannery and Ethel Ballangee. Even though James was born in Pennsylvania, West Virginia was always his home. James married the love of his life, Kathy Denice Meadows, and they had a wonderful 40 years together before his passing. James honored his country by enlisting in the West Virginia ...

Jerry Wayne Hamrick, 80, of Princewick, WV passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at his home with his loving wife Lillian Audrey Hamrick by his side. Jerry was born on June 15, 1945, at Widen in Clay County, WV. He was the son of the late Cornelius Dayton Hamrick and Mertie Gay Brady-Hamrick. Jerry served in the Hawk Missile Unit in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965. He worked in road construction for 20 plus years and later worked for Cramer security for over a decade. He loved the ...

Erma Lou Wolford, age 74, of Lester, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 19, 2026 surrounded by her family. Erma was born May 20, 1951 in , a daughter of William and Adelay Francis. She married the love of her life, Ronnie Lee Wolford and they spent a beautiful 41 years together before she left this earth. Erma was a devoted attendee of the Lester First Church of God. She attended for many years and loved the Lord with all her might. Erma loved her family. ...

Norma Jean Acord, age 90, of Fairdale, West Virginia,  went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 19, 2026 after a long battle with illness surrounded by her loved ones.  Norma was born February 15, 1936 in Glen Fork, West Virginia, a daughter of French and Clara Belle Daniel. On March 26th, 1954 Norma Jean married the love of her life French "Bud" Acord. They celebrated 71 wonderful years of marriage before his passing last October. Norma missed Bud dearly and ...

Jonah "Dickie" Richard Lilly, 86, of Beckley, WV went home to the Lord on February 17, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jonah and Katherine Lilly; brother David Lilly; eldest son Don Lilly; and beloved wife of 66 years, Suzann "Suzie" Lilly. He is survived by sons Jeffery and Richard Lilly; daughter-in-law Amy Lilly; granddaughters Kia Boss and Leigh Ann Lilly; and great-grandchildren Hannah and Lucas Boss. ...

Robert (Bobby) Thomas, age 78, of Shady Spring entered into Eternal rest on February 15, 2026, surrounded by family and some of his closest friends. Bobby was born on July 11, 1947, in Bluefield, WV the son of Robert (Bob) and Betty Jane Thomas. He graduated from Shady Spring High School in 1965 and attended Beckley College and WVIT before joining his father's landscaping business. He inherited the business after his father's death in 1983 and continued to operate it for many years. Bobby ...