All Obituaries

Roger Allen Ritchie, Jr. a proud decorated veteran of the United States Army seeing action in Bosnia, passed away at the age of 46 on December 2, 2021, at CAMC General following a sudden stroke. Roger was born on April 26, 1975, in Madison, WV to the late Roger Allen Ritchie, Sr. and Debra Hall Ritchie. Roger had been a coal miner for most of his young life working in multiple locations with the most current being Arch Coal located in Eccles, WV. Roger enjoyed spending time with family...

Jenell Phillips Sleboda Jenell Ruth Sleboda (Phillips), 92, of Troutville, VA and formerly of Beckley, WV, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 1st after a long illness.  She passed away at home surrounded by family that loved her very much.  Jenell was born August 10th, 1929 in Glen Morrison, WV to the late Alton and Hallie Phillips.  Jenell was a homemaker, wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, who achieved a lifetime goal when she became a nurse. ...

Mare Gale Bembalkar passed away on November, 29th, 2021.Family and friends may visit the funeral home from 6:00 pm to 8:00 on Wednesday, November 8th, 2021.   The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at Melton Mortuary Chapel. 

Anthony Joseph Pauletto, affectionately known as Tony, passed on November 29th, 2021 at the age of 68 at Bowers Hospice House.  He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley in 1970, before attending West Virginia University. He returned to Beckley to run his parents meat business. He opened Tony’s Quality Meat making a successful name for himself as an individual business operator during very difficult times in WV. Easily identified in his trademark red apron and WVU...

Juanita Sue Howerton born March 3rd, 1941 in Stotesbury, WV, passed away November 28th, 2021 in Richmond, VA. She is preceded in death by her husband Noah Howerton, Sr. daughter Twana Howerton Jones, son Noah Howerton, Jr. father Sidney Bonds, mother Willie Marie Bonds, sister Francis Farley (Les) Sylvania Niday (Burke) brothers Bobby (Sonny) Bonds (Dolly) Michael Bonds (Drema)  Those left that loved her Nancy Soltes (Gary), Peggy Meadows  (Judas) and many loving nieces and...

Mary Alice Bowling, 48 of Beckley, West Virginia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 28, 2021.  She was born on April 11, 1973 in Beckley, WV to her parents Marple Harrison Jr. and Angela (McMillion) Harrison Harper. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Brandon C. Bowling; 3 sons Caleb Calloway, Dylan Bowling, and Peyton Bowling; sister Jennifer Hall; nieces Natalie and Meredith Hall; step-father John Harper; and many friends who will miss her dearly. Mary was...

Charlotte Ann Ellison, 72 of Beckley went home to be with her Heavenly Father on November 28, 2021. She was born on March 4, 1949 in Ghent, WV to the late Overton Settle and Dorothy Jewell. Charlotte was a homemaker and owner of National Integrity Tax Service and also a member of the Cranberry Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Anna Mae McKay; nephew James Foster; a grandson Lonnie Caldwell; and her very special fur baby Rocket. Those left...

Elsie Daniel Vanetta In the early morning hours of Friday, November 26th, 2021, Elsie Daniel Vanetta passed peacefully in her 90th year. The ninth of ten children, Elsie was born on June 20th, 1931, at Posey-Saxon, she was the daughter of Thurman and Liza Pettrey Daniel.  In addition to her parents, Elsie was preceded in death by seven brothers, Carl, Clyde, Raymond, Kyle, Quinford, Winford, and Arthur Daniel and one sister, Marie Henry.  She is the dear sister of Georgia...

Janet Lee McNeal went to her heavenly home Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021. She was born July 16, 1940, in Wickham, WV, she was the daughter of the late James & Lillian Voies Nary. Janet served as the Chaplain at Raleigh General Hospital and Bowers Hospice House for many years and enjoyed her volunteer service.  Her earlier years, she worked at the Beckley Manufacturing Plant in Beckley, WV.  Janet also worked at various labs in the Beckley area as a phlebotomist. She...

Steven Daryl Morgan (Steve), of Lower Sandlick Road, Beckley, WV  passed away November 24, 2021, at his home. He fought a very long, hard fight with a condition that few people have experienced. He was a living miracle in more ways than anyone could ever imagine. He survived so many things that any lesser of a man would have fallen victim to, and yet he took it all on the chin and kept moving. Steve was one of the strongest fighters ever known and will ever know. He stood up for his...