All Obituaries

Mike Gabriel Vargo, Jr. 1945 - 2020 Mike Gabriel Vargo, Jr., 75, passed away December 4, 2020, after a short illness at the Bowers Hospice House. Mike was born on January 22, 1945, to Mike Gabriel Vargo, Sr. of Oswald, and Margaret Ann Pedro of Tams.  Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John Paul Vargo, and the mother of his children, Frances Shortt Vargo.    Mike was survived by his wife of 24 years, Lois Hicks Vargo, his sister Margaret Vargo Fox...

Wilbert David Jones Sr., age 73 of Fairdale, WV went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2020.  He was born to the late Herbert Brady Jones and Alma Virginia Terry Jones. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Teresa Virginia Jones and his second wife Freda Jones; brother Roger Lee Jones; sister Lillian Belle Jones; and his sister-in-law Nancy Jones. Will is survived by his sons Nicholas Herbert Jones and Wilbert David Jones Jr; daughter Patty Loomis; brother Herbert Brady Jones;...

Jo Ann Pack, 89 of Beckley, West Virginia passed away on November 12, 2020 at Bowers Hospice House.  Born on October 29, 1931, Jo Ann was the daughter of the late August and Mary Ethel (Clements) Dinkler. Jo Ann is preceded in death by her son Michael Pack; sisters Juanita Powers (Urso), Leona Powers (Rafferty), and Clara Dinkler; brothers Lance Powers and Harry Powers. She is survived by her son Donnie Pack; brother Bill (Judy) Dinkler; 2 grandchildren; and many nieces and...

Clayton Carl Calloway was born on February 16, 1968 in Beckley, West Virginia to Margaret (Richmond) Calloway.  He passed away on November 30, 2020 at his home at the age of 52. Carl is preceded in death by his mother Margaret; sisters Pennywinkle Calloway and Jean Claypool; brother Pete Calloway.  He leaves behind his brothers Dorse Calloway and Cliff (Kathy) Calloway; sister Delores Rakes; many extended family and friends who will miss him. The family will receive friends for...

Kevin A. Carman, 57, of MacArthur, died Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 after complications arising from Covid 19. Born July 2, 1963 in Beckley, the son of the late James R. and Vevitia H. (Eller) Carman. Kevin spent his childhood in MacArthur and Alderson, WV where he attended school and was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. After his graduation he attended college at Beckley College receiving a degree in Computer Technology. His professional career found him in many roles as a...

Kester “Roland” Hayworth, 66, of Prosperity went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2020 in Beckley, WV.  He was born on October 29, 1954 in Mullens, WV to the late Willie Edgar and Ruth (Snider) Hayworth. Roland is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Barbara Schrader, Patricia Kershner, and Shirley Lynn Hayworth; brother Robert and Herbert Hayworth.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughters Melissa Ann Blankenship and Andrea Marie Hayworth; fiance...

Ruth Ann Owens was born on March 1, 1978 in Beckley, West Virginia to her late parents Gilbert F. and Bonita Kay (Fleshman) Donelow.  She passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in Cool Ridge, West Virginia at the age of 42. Ruthie was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Lloyd F. Donelow and her maternal grandparents William and Barbara Fleshman.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory her three children Dallas F. Elkins, Brandon S.R. Elkins, and...

On Thursday, November 19th, 2020, Norma Creger Lewis passed  away the age of 98. One of three children, Norma Creger was born on October 19th, 1922.   Her parents were Elmer Norton and Lovenia Almeda Blair Creger.  Her sister, Martha Gunter and brother, James Creger have preceded her in death as well. A longtime resident of Shady Spring, Norma was married to Cecil Carrington Lewis.   To their union was born two sons, Cecil Carrington Jr., born on March 8th,...

On Tuesday, November 17th, 2020, Nancy Lucas passed away peacefully at her home in Beckley.   Nancy was fortunate to die very suddenly at the age of 85.   Although we her family have been very taken back by her sudden passing, we are very thankful for a long and full life and that she was taken without any pain or suffering. The first of two children, Nancy Kay Williams was born on March 2nd, 1935, in Beckley,  she was the daughter of the late Oval Owen and Evelyn...

Twila Brown Webb “There are many kinds of hands, but none like the ones we know………” On Monday morning, November 16th, 2020, our sweet and loving mother, Twila Webb folded her hands in eternal rest.   She did so in the presence of her family who loved her so, in the comfort of her own home.   She was blessed with 88 years. One of seven children, Twila Frances Brown was born up Claypool Hollow on June 23, 1932.  She was the daughter...