All Obituaries

Peggy Ann McGlothlin (Miller) passed away peacefully following a short illness on March 7, 2023 surrounded by family.   Peggy graduated from Mullens High School in 1954. Following graduation, Peggy married her high school sweetheart James Clifford McGlothlin in 1955. Soon after they welcomed two sons, James Clifford Jr. and David Wayne McGlothlin.    Peggy lived a fulfilled life as a homemaker. She was commonly known as the second mother to more than a handful of the...

Norman "Kent" Walker was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on December 23, 1952 to his parents Calvin Walker and Zetta Walker (Williams). He passed away on March 18th, 2023 in Beckley, West Virginia at Bowers Hospice House at the age of 70, surrounded by his loving family. He graduated from Gilmer County High School in 1971 and Glenville State College in 1976 with a Bachelor's Degree in Art Education. He moved to Beckley, WV to begin teaching at Stratton Junior High where he...

Emma Lou McArthur, of Logan, West Virginia passed peacefully on March 18th, 2023 in Beckley WV. Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center, with no services in accordance with Emma's wishes. Words of Comfort and Condolences may be offered to the family on Emma's tribute page.

Our beloved mother, Shirley Temple Burns Garrison, 86,of Beckley WV, gained her wings on March 16th, 2023 at Beckley Regional Hospital. Shirley was born on March 11th, 1937 in Fayette Station, Fayetteville WV to the late George Burns and Roxie Griffith. Shirley was a retired CNA at Green Acres nursing home in Fayetteville WV where she loved taking care of her patients. She was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed playing bingo and when she was younger, she loved playing horseshoes with her...

Kenneth Charles Richardson Sr, age 91, of Bolt, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, West Virginia. Kenneth was born April 26, 1931 in Beckley, West Virginia, son of Peyton Thomas and Elsie Mae Richardson. He married the love of his life Dorothy Ann on December 21,1954. In his younger years, he loved his riding horse, Polly. He was a proud veteran who honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1970, serving in...

Harry Dale Stover of Stover WV, was at the young age of 73, born on June 24, 1949 in Pettus West Virginia. He was the son of the late Horace and Maxine Stover, passed away on Monday March 13, 2023 after a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brother's Tommy Stover and Joe Stover, In-laws Reverend James W. and Ada Bower. Harry was a graduate of Trap Hill High School in 1969. He Married the love of his life Ada Jane Bower on April 11, 1970, they would have...

Tonya Renee Adkins, 29, of Piney View WV passed away September 8th, 2021. Tonya was born on January 9th, 1992 in Beckley WV to Debbie and Rob Adkins. Tonya was a high school graduate from Woodrow Wilson, class of 2010. Tonya was proceeded in death by her paternal grandparents Marie and Carlos Adkins, maternal grandmother Delores Ann Worley, Uncle Danny Worley, Aunt Melanie Morgan, and a loving cousin Rylee Hensley. Those left to cherish her loving memory including her parents are two...

Phyllis Gwinn Gross 62, of Sophia, West Virginia, passed away on Friday March 10th, 2023. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia on April 22nd, 1960, a daughter of the late William Edward Asbury, and Donna Marie Holstein Asbury. In addition to her parents Phyllis is also preceded in death by her husband of 30 years Calvin Gross, brothers Gary Asbury, and Charles Asbury, and sister Bonnie Meador. Those left behind to forever hold and cherish her memory include her daughters...

Brenda Sue Elkins, 77 of Beckley passed away on Thursday, March 9th, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center.

Gerald (Jerry) Bailey, 84, of Beckley sadly left us on March 5, 2023 following a short illness.   Son of the late Earl and Maye Bailey of Beckley, Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Janet Bailey. Left to cherish his memory are Keith (Kathy) Bailey of Beckley; Judy Smith of Beckley; and Eddie (Sherry) Bailey of Welcome, NC; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren are also left to cherish memories of him.   Jerry was an antique car enthusiast and a wonderful...