All Obituaries

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...

Erayna Lynn Strickland, 76, of Keith, WV, transitioned from her earthly home to be with Jesus on March 30, 2024 surrounded by her family. Erayna was a member and former employee of Amazing Grace Fellowship. As she and Becky Peters would work, they prayed for every child that would enter the doors of the ROCK after school program. She was a graduate of Sherman High School, class of 1966. There was nothing she couldn’t do if she set her mind to do it.  Mom was so talented from...

Roger Glen Clay, 72 of Pettry Bottom, Naoma, WV went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 23, 2024 at his home with his family. He was born June 25, 1951 at Edwight, WV a son of the late Freeman and Opal Pettry Clay. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by seven sisters and six brothers. He was a retired coal miner with 17 years of service and member of the UMWA. Roger loved Jesus, going fishing, attending car shows with his A Model and loved his family. He is survived by his...

Elizabeth Ann Burnette (Chambers) of Dry Creek, WV entered into her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 17, 2024. She was born on July 6, 1943 in Birchton, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Edward Chambers Sr. and Leona Virginia (Peyatt) Chambers; brothers, Dickie, Elmer, Bill, Gilbert Jr. and Richard; sisters, Irene Allen (Chambers) and Helen Bailey (Chambers); infant siblings Wyatt, Claude, Betty, Roy, Marion Sue, and Deloris. Elizabeth is...