All Obituaries

Doris Lynn Adkins, 63, of Seth, WV went to her heavenly home, Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. She was born in Charleston, WV a daughter of the late Grace Ann Halstead. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Edward “Frog” Adkins; a brother, Glen “Snake” Halstead. Doris is survived by her father, Hershel Halstead; two sons, Jackie Lee Adkins (Patsy); Stephen Jason Adkins (Crystal Grant);...

Clara Belle Groves, 90, of Whitesville, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 5 ,2021 at her home. She was retired from CAMC General Hospital, Charleston, WV having worked as Nurse for over 15 years. Clara was a member of the Sylvester Baptist Church, Sylvester, WV. Clara enjoyed making dolls also collecting dolls. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Clifford Groves. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Groves. Funeral services will be...

Shelby J. (Ferrell) Robbins 83, from Saltville, Virginia went to be with the Lord November 30, 2021,at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. She was born on February 27,1938 to the parents of Albert and Harriett (Brown) Ferrell. Other than her parents she was preceded in death, by her husband Rev. Jim Robbins, by her brother Ray Ferrell Jr. and sister Janet Howard. She is survived by her sister JoAnn Karantonis, and two brothers Gordon and Jim Ferrell, and many nieces and nephews....

Kristen Michelle Davis, 27, of Hurricane, WV died November 25, 2021 at the CAMC Teay’s Valley Center, Hurricane, WV. Kristen was born in Charleston, WV on September 17, 1994 and worked at Tutors in Hurricane, WV. She is survived by mother, Joann Marie Leavitt; father, Bobby Edward David and wife, June Annette Davis, two sisters, Kayla Leavitt and Angeles Burgess; one brother, Zachary Troup. Funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Armstrong...

  Bobbie Ann Gunnoe, 66, of Drews Creek, WV, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at her home. She was born September 4, 1955 at Rock Creek, WV a daughter of the late William “Shorty” and Virginia Sanchez Cameron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William “Butterball’ Cameron. She is survived by loving husband, of 44 years, Paul “Pete” H. Gunnoe; two children and grandchildren, Brian Gunnoe and companion,...

Pastor James Everett Lucas of Dameron, WV went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2021 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, WV after a long illness. He was born December 22, 1951 at Dameron, WV to the late James E. Lucas and Naoma Lucas. He was a retired coal miner and currently Pastor of Bolt Fundamental Baptist Church of Bolt, WV with 29 years of service. Besides his parents, James is preceded in death by a daughter, Angela L. Lucas; a son, Jonathon W. Lucas and a brother,...

Clyde McNeely Cooper, 78, of Orgas, WV passed away, November 10, 2021 at his home. He was born at Coopertown, WV a son of the late Flem and Magdalene Cooper. Clyde served the  US Air Force. He was retired coal miner and member of the UMWA with over 25 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Marvin Cooper, a sister, Lynn Cooper Farley, and a brother, Gary Cooper. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Donna Sue Marrs Cooper; a daughter,...

Robert “Bob” Santanio, 92 of Prenter, went home to be with the Lord and his heavenly family on November 12,2021 in Marmet, WV. He was born in Seth, West Virginia on November 29, 1928, the youngest child to Samuel and Liza Santanio. He served in the US Army and earned a Purple Heart in the Korean War. He then moved to Lorain Ohio to work at US Steel, where he worked as a Foreman for 25 years. Once he retired, he moved back to his true home, West Virginia. Bob enjoyed the outdoors,...

Earl Edward Greybeal, 68, of Oakland, FL formerly of Whitesville, WV passed away, October 31, 2021 at his home. He was born August 25, 1952 in Charleston, WV. Earl was preceded in death by his father, Jack Quniton Graybeal. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Ruth Kinder Graybeal; other survivors include, Mary Sue and Jackie Williams. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon November 12, 2021 At two o’clock In the Armstrong Funeral...

Roger Allen Ritchie Sr., 69 of Fairdale, WV passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV following a long illness. He was born on April 26, 1952 in Charleston, WV to the late Pete Ritchie and Gay "Adkins" Ritchie. Roger was a retired Coal Miner of 42 years, working for several companies: Eastern Associated Coal, Peabody Coal, Patriot Coal, Rivers Edge and Gateway Eagle. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, spending time with family and grandkids. He...