All Obituaries

Charles Jacob Slimmer, 77 of Packs Branch, West Virginia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Beckley, WV. He was born on December 18, 1943 in Millville, New Jersey to the late Owen and Agnes Louise (Wrights) Slimmer. Charles is preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Gloria Mae (Williams) Slimmer; step-son Johnny Crawford; parents Owen and Agnes Slimmer; and brothers and sisters. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter Lisa Slimmer Pharo;...

Michelle Renee Maloney Hayes, age 55 of Beckley went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2021.   She was born on April 18, 1965 in Beckley, West Virginia to Mr. Thomas M. and Lacey G. (Akers) Maloney.   Michelle is survived by her sons Thomas Jackson Hayes of Greeley, CO and James Michael Hayes of Beckley, WV, and their father Mark E. Hayes of Beckley, WV; granddaughter Karoline Grace; brother Hoppie Waddell; sisters Mary Toney and Cindy Hicks; and many...

Eugene W. Terry, 89 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21st, 2021 at the Bowers Hospice House. He was born in Surveyor to Floyd and Esta Clemons Terry. Eugene was an US Army veteran.  He worked in the optical business for 52 years, always proud that he fitted and made glasses for all his patients, Eugene worked until the age of 82.   At home he enjoyed yard work and gardening while his health allowed. He also enjoyed crocheting until eye sight worsened...

Randy Wayne Cole, age 66 of Crab Orchard passed away on February 20, 2021 at his home. He was born in Beckley, West Virginia to the G. Lawrence Cole and Thelma Wood Cole. Randy is preceded in death by his father G. Lawrence Cole; mother Thelma Wood Cole; brothers David C. Cole and his sister Carol J. Cole. Randy was a loving father to Melissa A. (Dustin) Sweeney, Randy W. (Nicole) Cole II, Steven A. Coyne, and Tracie L.  Coyne and her fiance Tyler; sisters Sandra K....

Peggy Joan Huffman went to see her Lord and Savior on February 19th, 2021.  She was in her 90th year. Peggy Joan Cook was born on July 11th, 1931 at Glen White, the daughter of Dorse and Cora Bessie Acord Cook.  She was the last survivor of her immediate family. For many years Peggy worked in the retail business.   She would then marry the Rev. Gilvie Huffman and became a devoted minister’s wife.   Peggy was blessed with nieces and nephews who...

Timothy "Tim" Roger Toney, age 65 of Beckley, West Virginia was born on November 14, 1955 to his late parents Willard and Sharon (Johnson) Toney and passed away on February 19, 2021 at Bowers Hospice House. Tim is survived by his son Max Toney of Athens, GA; sister Darlene Toney of Mt. Hope, WV; half-brothers Andrew, James, John, Toney and Dean Loudermilk; half-sister Shevona Toney; step-mother Darlene; Toney; nephew Noah Toney; nieces Kelly Bowman and Torah Toney; and many...

Clida “Regina” McKinney, Age 72 of New Richmond Bottom was born December 31,1948 at home in Anawalt WV to her late parents Alex B. and Mary Gladys Presley.  Regina passed away February 19,2021 at Bowers Hospice House. Regina is survived by her daughters: Adina Bryant of Beckley and Michelle Walls of Nevada. Four grandchildren: Miranda Cook, Petty Officer 2nd-Class Devin Walls, Haley Phillips and Brandon Phillips.  Two great grandchildren: Jaxton Cook and Jazzlynn...

Diana Lynn Smith, age 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at home in Beckley, WV.  She was born on April 24, 1960 in Santa Monica, California. Diana is preceded in death by her late husband Ronald Marcin; son Jason William Smith; brother Raymond Welch; and her father Bill Welch. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter Jennifer Lynn Smith Plumley and her husband Anthony Dean Plumley; mother Nancy Barbara Hanson; step-father Bob Hanson; brothers David...

Jeana Rae Cooper of Daniels gained her heavenly wings on February 12, 2021.  She was the daughter of the Late Erskine and Frances (Garrison) Dunn.  She was preceded in death by her sister Mildred M. "Millie" Segle and her brother Thomas "Tinky" Dunn. Survivors include her loving husband of 34 years, Melvin "Mel" Cooper; daughter Tiffany Murtha and her husband Jared along with their children Riley and Cora. Jeana graduated from Woodrow Wilson High...

LYNCH, Charles Edward “CE” Lynch II, age 72 of Beaver was called to heaven on Thursday February 11, 2021 at the Bower’s Hospice House following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. C.E. was born to the late parents Charles and Margaret Lynch of Sprague on September 30, 1948. C.E. graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1968, and later was a graduate of The College of West Virginia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies....