All Obituaries

Carol Sue Crawford Polk went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 1st, 2023. Born November 5th, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Nora Arabella Crawford. Carol received her degree in education from Concord University and taught in middle and high schools for the Raleigh County Board of Education until retiring, but her love for teaching and inspiring children continued well past her retirement. Carol was a member of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church where she was a...

Virginia Ann Lafferty went to be with God on May 30th, 2023 leaving behind her beloved daughter Wavie Smith, her brother Elmer and sister Sandra her four grandchildren Ryan Smith, Rodney Smith, Kayla Lafferty, Walter Dale Lafferty, and three great-grandchildren. She was a woman of faith and talked about God daily til she passed away. She will be greatly missed not only by her family but by the ones she touched in her life as a preacher and woman of faith. A special thank you to hidden valley...

Kristi Rachelle Green was born on September 5, 1973 in Charleston, West Virginia to her parents Lacy and Debra (Pongracz) Green, Jr. She passed away on Monday, May 29th, 2023 at her home at the young age of 49. Kristi is preceded in death by her mom Debra; paternal grandparents, Lacy and Lilly Green, Sr.; and her maternal grandmother, Jean Wiley. She is survived by her only daughter, Shelby (Tyler Mitchem) Combs; granddaughter, Ryleigh Brooke Mitchem; companion, Brett "Doodle"...

Roland Jones passed away on May 29th at the age of 83, surrounded by those who loved him most. A beloved husband, father and grandfather; Roland is survived by his wife Shari, his three sons, Justin, Nathan and Joshua, their wives and six grandchildren. Roland was devoted to his family, and was loved and respected by all that knew him. He was an accomplished businessman, inventor, minister, paramedic, missionary, firefighter, master of multiple trades and a pioneer in...

Dr. Richard "Dick" Richmond passed away peacefully on May 28, 2023, at the age of 89, at Greystone Assisted Living in Beckley, WV. He was born on March 26,1934 in Beckley, WV, to his parents, and he was a beloved husband to Sallie. Dr. Richmond was a successful ophthalmologist, having worked at Beckley Medical Arts for nearly 40 years. He was highly regarded by his colleagues and patients alike. His cousin Jim Smith and his mother also worked in his office. Dr. Richmond was also the...

Kelly Lee Foster, 76 of Bolt, West Virginia, passed away on May 27th, 2023, at Stonerise nursing home in Beckley, West Virginia. According to Kelly's wishes cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center with no formal services scheduled. The family would appreciate donations in Mr Fosters name. Words of Comfort and Condolences may be offered to the family at www.meltonmortuary.com.

Gary Edward Basham, 49 of Blountville Tennessee formerly of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, May 26th, 2023 after a long illness at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Gary is preceded in death by his father Jimmy Basham, and a brother Johnny Basham, and both his maternal and paternal grandparents. Those left behind to forever hold and cherish his memory close include his mom Laura Barkey, mother Reva Basham, four brothers Jimmy Basham Jr, Steven(Rachel) Basham, Donny Basham, and...

Douglas Lee Daniels, son of Jo Lee Quesenberry Daniels and Robert Daniels, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 27, 2023. Doug is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bobby Daniels; sister, Jody Daniels; and niece, Lisa Daniels as well as his both sets of grandparents. Doug was a friend to everyone and always greeted you with his beaming smile. His laugh was so contagious that you couldn’t help but join in. Doug loved his grandsons Warner and Wesley more than...

Brittani Lynn Adkins, age 32 of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 25th, 2023. Brittani was born on July 12th, 1990 in Myrtle Beach South Carolina, a daughter of Marsha Lynn Adkins. Brittani is survived by her fiance, Ernie Garrison, her daughter Paula Garrison, two sons Trey Adkins, and Brendan Campbell, her mother Marsha Adkins, grandfather James Adkins, two brothers, Jeremy Goddard and fiance' Dolly Bolen, and Russell Beale IV. A funeral service will take...