All Obituaries

Sandra (Sandy) Annette Atchison passed away on August 14, 2023 due to complications of a spinal cord injury.  Born May 11, 1964, Sandy is survived by her spouse, Deborah Kalinoski of Spring Hill, Florida; her son David Allen Atchison of Palm Bay, FL (an Air Force veteran); and her ex-husband Wade Atchison of Melbourne, FL.  Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Edward Francis; her mother, Barbara Francis; and her brother, Edward Francis Jr. Sandy was born May 11, 1964 in...

Ethel Jean McKnight, 87, of Rock Creek, WV went home on Monday, April 29, 2024 to be with our Lord and Savior and be one of God’s Angels. She was born June 23, 1936 at Rock Creek, WV a daughter of the late Dewey Lee and Gracie Pearl Miller Cantley where she remained a lifelong residence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Stokes, two granddaughters, Chrissy Jarrell and Gracie Shuster; two sisters, Icie Irwin and Mabel Clay and a infant brother,...

Loretta Gaye “Misses Chick” Jarrell, 77, went to be with the Lord on Wed. April 24, 2024 at Beckley Appalachian Reginal Hospital. She was born July 9, 1946 in Naoma, WV. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Irene (Cook) Canterbury. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Melba Canterbury Hill and Deborah Canterbury. She married Charles “Chickenman” “Mickey” Jarrell in 1963 in Naoma, WV. Together they had 4 children:...

James Eugene Lemon “Peanut” James E. Lemon, known as “Peanut”, died April 18, 2024 at his home in Willow Springs, NC at the age of 71. He was born in Beckley, WV on October 21, 1952 to Andrew Virgil Lemon and Mae Ruth Cook Lemon. James graduated from Marsh Fork High School and briefly attended college before starting his career as a coal miner throughout various states. In 2012 he married the true love of his life Shirley Long. They faithfully attended several...

Edith Yvonne “Bonnie” Tabor, 76 of Arnett, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born April 8, 1948 at Sandlick, WV a daughter of the late Roy and Nida Gunnoe Chambers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Laura Richmond.  Bonnie was a born again Christian. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Garry Tabor; four sibling, Dale of BrookPark, OH, Lowell of...

John Allen Price of Whitesville WV passed away peacefully Thursday, April 11th, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born October 21st, 1954, in Charleston, WV to the late Ida Moore of Whitesville WV.  He was an avid basketball player with many accolades. He was selected as a walk on for the Thundering Herd basketball team and most recently inducted into Sherman High Schools Hall of Fame.  He was very athletic and could play any and all sports, but basketball...

Reba Jewel (Shelton) Stone left to join family and friends waiting in her heavenly home, Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2024 after an extended illness. Reba was born August 20, 1937 to Alvin “Shorty” Shelton and Emma Scarbro Shelton.  She was preceded in death by both parents.  Also preceding her was her husband Orville Ray Stone in 2016, grandson Jeremy Dickens in 2023, brothers Bob and Tim Shelton, sister Helen Bragg.  Also preceding her were her brother Arthur...

Karen “Susie” Perdue Smith was born December 27, 1944 to her late parents, John W. Perdue and Ruth Virginia Hamrick Perdue.  She went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2024. In addition to her parents, Susie was preceded in death by two daughters, Virginia Ann Smith Darby and Rebecca Sue Smith Halstead; great granddaughter, Isabella Krepps; and brothers, Benjamin, James, Claude, Opie, Charles and Clarkie Perdue. Susie leaves behind her husband of 61 years, Alfred...

“Tiny” Brenda Lou White (Jones) of Dorothy, WV went home to be with the lord on Monday, April 15th, 2024 at her home after a long illness. She was born May 21st, 1960 in Charleston WV a daughter of Junior Jones (Carol Jones) and Barbara Allen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wally White, her son, David Lee White, her mother, Barbara Allen, and father, Junior Jones, and her brother, Ronnie Jones. She is survived by her loving children, son, Wally White, wife...

Derek Scott Gilfilen, 44, of Dry Creek, WV passed away on April 6, 2024 at Raleigh General Hospital. He was born May 21, 1979 in Beckley, WV to the late Dale and Sandra McCormick Gilfilen. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a baby sister, Stacy Lee Gilfilen. Derek enjoyed riding Harley Davison’s and enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his brother, Brandon Gilfilen and Lesli; three nieces, Richelle Scarbro, Serenity Gilfilen and Harley Gilfilen. Derek is survived by...