All Obituaries

Edith Jane (Yates) Riffe of Crab Orchard, passed away at her home on March 28, at the age of 89, after being in the tender care of her family for almost a year. Her loving daughter, Jane Lynn Harless, and granddaughter, Nancy Jane Landy were at her side when she left this world to go to a better place. She was born in Lester, West Virginia on December 24, 1930, to the late Fred C. and Frances (Raynes) Yates. Her family moved to Buffalo, West Virginia and lived there until they moved to Crab...

Clifton Witt Fisher Sr., was born in 1947.  He died March 24, 2020 at the VA Hospital. He enlisted in the Navy in 1967 and served four years where he was honorably discharged in 1971.  He trained with Lawrence Comer Electric for the next five years and began his own business, Fisher Electric for the next thirty years.  Upon his retirement as an electrician, he began work for Guardian Glass and retired there in 2011. Additionally, he worked as a driver for Enterprise until he...

Walter Arnold Hill, 71 of Fairdale, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 following a long illness. Born April 23rd, 1948 in Beckley he was the son of the late J. T. and Marie Hill. Arnold was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Gail Hill on February 4th, 2010, and one sister, Regina Kay Hill. Arnold worked 42 years in the Coal Mines as an electrician. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time at his camp with his family. He loved seeing his great grandkids and watching sports...

Mary Lou Stover, 63 of Mt. Hope went to be with the Lord Tuesday March 24, 2020 following a long illness. Born January 13, 1957 in Cranberry, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gracie Stover. Mary loved to spread the word of God and loved her westerns. She had countless friends that she cared for deeply. She was preceded in death by her infant brother Robert Lee Stover. Mary is survived by two sisters: Gracie Lee Stover and companion Todd Rice, and Debby Stover both of Mt. Hope...

Cynthia Marie Mikota  Born March 11, 1953 - passed March 23, 2020 When I hear that name I think about my beautiful mother, but there’s so many things that name means to different people. She was not only a loving mother, but also an incredible sister, grandmother, friend, aunt, girlfriend and so much more. She had a contagious laugh, and a smile that would brighten any room. You never imagine losing someone, it isn’t something that you can prepare yourself for but knowing...

Georgia Kay Atha, age 74, passed away peacefully, March 23, 2020 due to a long-term illness.  She was born September 3, 1945 to George and Rosa-Thala Blankenship.  She married Lowell Thomas Atha.  All who have preceded her in death.   She was a graduate of Marsh Fork High and a life-long member of Mattsville Community Church.   She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.    Georgia is also...

Howard Perry Sheppard of Kopperston, WV peacefully went on his eternal journey on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Bower’s Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Howard was born on May 24, 1936 in Mingo County West Virginia to the late Sid Sheppard and Garnell Goodwin Sheppard.   Howard was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers: Maxine Jude, Rosalie Balderson, Boots ”Jack” Sheppard, and Donald Sheppard. Howard was a...

Frank James Owens Jr, 57 of Surveyor passed away on March 18th, 2020 following a long illness. Born December 9th, 1962 in Cleveland OH, Frank is the son of Frank James Owens Sr and Lillian Alice Jones Owens of Surveyor. Frank is a former employee of Cooks Manufacturing Co. of Jessie WV. He attended Marsh Fork High School. Besides his parents Frank is survived by; one sister, Debbie Owens Hatfield and her husband Jackie of Welch-Pineville Road, two brothers, Kenny Owens of Beckley, and Carl...

Myra Susan Watkins Myra Susan Watkins, 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  Born March 11, 1953, in Beckley, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Lee and Betty Joan (Flanagan) Watkins.  She is survived by her sister Michelle Griffith (Jeffrey); brothers James Watkins (Sandy) and Michael Watkins (Linda); many nieces and nephews, and a host of family and friends.  Susie graduated from Irvin High School in 1971 (El Paso, Texas), attended Shepherd...

Peggy “Sassy” Carter Holliday Peggy “Sassy” Carter Holliday of Beckley, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2020 at Hilltop Center in Hilltop, West Virginia Peggy was born February 21, 1938, to the late Glen Carter and Pauline Floyd Rand.  She was a 1956 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and a member of the Joyful Life Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband John L. Holliday; son, Alan Jay Holliday; brother, Jerry Carter; step-father Dr....