All Obituaries

  Patricia “Pat” Louise Cooper passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023, after a prolonged illness at home. She was born on July 21, 1933, in Cooperstown WV. She was the daughter of the late Ray and Gladys Hendricks Cooper. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Virginia “Cricket” Cooper and Carole Cooper Webb and her brother Charles “Jack” Cooper. She was also preceded in death by her nephew, Hank Strickland and her dogs Missy, Susie, and...

Luke Aliff was born on August 1st, 1995. Luke gained his wings on March 11th, 2023 (age 27) unexpectedly due to health issues. Luke passed away at his home in Whitesville where he lived with his sister (Kayla Venoy) and his brother-in-law (Trevor Estep). Luke is preceded in death by his grandpa's (Billy F Pettry SR.), (Estel Aliff), and (Donald Venoy), his grandma's (Linda Aliff), (Joann Venoy), (Opal Bearfield), and also Lukes very special uncle (Pauline Pettry). Luke has...

James Lewis Douglas II, 62, of Colcord, WV gained his heavenly wings, Thursday March 16, 2023 at the Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born November 28, 1960 at Spencer, WV. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice Douglas and a sister, Shawna Dunbar. Those left to cherish his memory include, his best friend, father, James Douglas Sr; the love of his life, his wife, Jeannie Douglas; kids, Jimbo and Kelly Douglas, Haley and Heath; siblings, Kimberly “Greg”...

Sara Pettry, 30 and Brooklyn Pearl Pettry, 3 both of Naoma, WV gained their heavenly wings on March 5, 2023 after a tragic accident. Sara was the daughter of Tanya Treadway of Montgomery, WV and Raymond Bickley of Fayetteville, WV. Brooklyn was the daughter of William and Sara Pettry of Naoma, WV. Sara had a heart of gold, if you needed her, she was always there. She loved spending time with her family who was her world. Sara touched the lives of everyone she was around. Brooklyn was the...

Gina Kay Jarrell, 59, of Jarrell’s Lane in Dry Creek, passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 3, 2023 with her devoted husband, Bobby by her side. Born April 25, 1963 to Nancy and Russell Lares, Gina was a lifelong resident to the area. She graduated from Marsh Fork High School in 1981 and went on to attend Mountain State University. After receiving her degree, she worked as a Respiratory Therapist. Gina enjoyed working with her hands and was Master In Arts and ceramics....

David Mitchell Flowers, 45, of Whitesville, WV departed this life unexpectedly on February 24, 2023. Dave was the son of David (Debbie) Flowers and Sandy (Jim) Armstrong of Whitesville. Dave enjoyed spending time with family, having fun and laughing, hanging out in his garage, singing karaoke, comic books, electronics, and gaming. His biggest dream came true when he was able to purchase the “Dave Cave 2.0.” That gave him the opportunity to take his family camping which they all...

Ronald M. Estep, 81, of Colcord, WV went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 27, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV after a long illness. He was born March 16, 1941 in Ameagle, WV a son of the late Johnny and Macil Hensley Estep. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Terry Allen Estep, and Ronnie Michael Estep, siblings, Joann, Raymond and Gary. He is a retired Coal Miner and member of the UMWA. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years,...

Dustin Ray Cantley, 30, of Rock Creek, WV passed away, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born April 10, 1992 at Rock Creek, WV. He enjoyed mud bogging, sports and fishing. He was preceded in death by Sue Ann Persinger, Mildred Cantley, Richard Lee Cantley, and Danny Paul Cantley. Those left to cherish his memory include, his mother, Paula Cantley, son, Dustin Cantley, aunt, Lucille Short, Susie and Bobby Joe Cantley, aunt, Sandra Cantley, aunt, Margaret Cantley Daniels, several nieces and...

Raymond Leigh Cottrell, 72, of Orgas, WV passed away on February 21, 2023 after a short illness.  Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Hollie and Thelma "Pal" Cottrell; sister, Gilda Harris; son, Bryan Leigh Cottrell. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force with a ranking of Sergeant and served overseas in the Vietnam War as an aircraft mechanic. A lifelong truck driver, he retired from Estes Express Lines. He enjoyed fishing, "porch meetings"...

Robert Lewis “Bobby” Cole, 58, of Naoma, WV went home to be with the Lord on, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the CAMC General Division Hospital, Charleston, WV after suffering an apparent stroke. He was born a son of the late Chester M. and Hazel Eileen Milam Cole. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Junior, Billy, David, and DeWayne; a sister, Janie Gilbert; son, Little “Bob”. Bobby was a member of the Coal River Fire Department and...