All Obituaries

William “PeeWee” Rood II of Beckley passed away Wednesday October 16th, 2019 in Parkersburg WV. Born July 8th, 1982 in Beckley he was the son of the late William Daniel Rood and Deborah Rood Scott of Beckley.  “PeeWee” loved and cherished all his time with his family and children. His humor was one of a kind, no matter what the situation he could always put a smile on your face. Besides his mother “PeeWee” is survived by; his wife Sonya Rood of Crab...

Heather Rene’ Alexander, 41 of Beckley WV passed away Wednesday October 16th,2019 following a long illness. Born September 18, 1978 in Crab Orchard she was the daughter of the late Homer Dilly and Linda Sue Vest Lewis. She is survived by; one daughter Alexandrea Manns of Beckley, two granddaughters, Rae’lynn and Brae’lynn Manns. One sister; Kelli Stover and husband Mark. There are no funeral services scheduled at this time. Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center will be...

Garland Harless Garris, 75, of Eccles WV, passed away Tuesday October 15th, 2019 following a long illness. Born in Crab Orchard, WV, December 19, 1943, he was the son of the late John Garris and Rosie Farmer Garris. Garland was a coal miner for 33 years, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle and brother-in-law. Garland was a hardworking, honest person who touched the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. In addition to his parents, Garland was...

Jessica Lynn Maxey, 33 of Charleston WV died Sunday October 13, 2019. Born November 5th, 1985 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Mary Bragg Maxey and Terry Maxey of Beaver WV. Jessica was a proud graduate of West Virginia State University class of 2019.She was currently enrolled in Marshall University’s Masters program and was a 2004 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Jessica loved to fish and to play in the ocean with her boys. She was preceded in death by her sister...

Mildred Louise Curry, 73 of Lexington SC went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 following a long illness. Born November 15th, 1945 in Beckley WV she was the daughter of the late Denver and Edith Louise Ward Lilly. Millie was a kind loving person that loved life. She was a devoted nurse of 42 years that loved helping people of any shape and form. She always had a smile on her face and could always make your day better just by talking to her. She loved all of her children,...

Robert Eugene Camden Robert Eugene Camden, 80 of Beaver, West Virginia passed away on Sunday October 13, 2019.  He was the son of the late Harry H. Camden and Ellie Mitchem Sexton Camden. Mr. Camden is preceded in death by his wife Phyllis K. Camden; brothers, Frank Camden, George Sexton, Max Camden and Charles Camden; sisters, Edith Castle and Delores Garris. He is survived by daughters;  Rhonda Beheler and husband Tim; Renee Lawrence and husband Lee; grandchildren, Brandon...

Ada G. Harrison (Gerri) of Mullens passed away Thursday, October 10 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.  Gerri was born December 16, 1940 in Madison, WV.  She was the daughter of the late Reverend Orville Belcher and Icidale Peters Belcher. She was predeceased by her son, Kevin (Skip) Harrison and brothers Max and Danny. She is survived by her daughter, Susan, son-in-law, Charlie, grandson, Seth of Crab Orchard and granddaughter, Kelsey, of Beckley. She is also survived by her...

Phoebe Anne Bledsoe Tieche-Herring, 97, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, October 10th 2019 at the Villages at Greystone, with her daughter and adored toy poodle Sampson by her side. She was born in Beckley on April 17, 1922, the younger daughter of S. Monroe and Wanda Knopp Campbell Bledsoe. On October 15, 1950, she married Albert McCulloch Tieche, who predeceased her. In November 1998 she married Henry H. Herring, who also predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her sister,...

Carlos Jerome “Joe” Cook 1933-2019 Joe Cook, 85, of Daniels, WV passed peacefully surrounded by family on October 8th, 2019. Joe was born on October 26th, 1933 in Wyoming County, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Fred Cook and Ona Miller-Cook. Joe was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Perry, and an ex-wife Wilma Cook. Survivors include children Rochelle Cook-Joy and husband Mickey Joy of South Carolina, Joel Cook and wife Beverly Cook of Beckley, WV and...

Shirley Ann Evans, 83 of Beckley went to be with the Lord on Monday October 7th, 2019 at her home following a long illness. Born March 10th, 1936 in Dunbar she was the daughter of the late John Edison and Hattie Brock Grandstaff. A member of the First United Methodist Church in Beckley Shirley loved spending time with her grandchildren and caring for her home. She was preceded in death by; her husband Dr. Charles Martin Evans, one son James Dallas Evans, five brothers Jim, John, William,...