Obituaries

Quran Eli Wallace

Jun 21, 2023

Mr. Quran Eli Wallace was born to Diana Cox and Michael Wallace on March 2, 2002 in Beckley, WV.

Quran was a sweet baby, and had a la-la-la light that brightened every room he was in. He constantly filled his family’s hearts with joy and laughter.

Quran, as a toddler, developed a love of the outdoors, insects, and animals. He...

Lois Jean Hayes

Jun 16, 2023

Lois Jean Hayes, 80, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away in Beckley on June 16, 2023 after a long illness. Lois was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 5, 1942 and after living abroad, settled in Beckley with her husband to raise her two children. Lois was a generous and loving soul. She was an avid gardener and also loved...

Beverly "Cookie" Thompson Francesa

Jun 12, 2023

Beverly “Cookie” Thompson Francesa passed away June 12, 2023, at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill with her loving nephew Gant Montgomery watching over her final moments.

Cookie was born in Oak Hill on November 13, 1943, to Dr. and Mrs. J.B. Thompson. She graduated from Collins High School in 1961 and went on to complete her education at East...

Marceline Foster Saye

Jun 10, 2023

Marceline Foster Saye, 89, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Prince George, VA.

Born October 30, 1933 in Kincaid, WV.  She was the daughter of the late Abner and Try Phosey Eades Foster.  

Marceline retired from working in the insurance industry for many years.  She was a devout Christian who worshipped at...

Richard Aaron Murdock Sr.

Jun 10, 2023

Richard Aaron Murdock Sr., 91, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away at home on Saturday, June 10, 2023. He was born March 25, 1932, in Scarbro, WV, to Wellington Ray Murdock Sr. and Elizabeth Honaker Murdock.Richard grew up on the Collins farm, where his parents were caretakers, and attended Oak Hill High School. He was a veteran of the Korean...

James Edward Thomas III

Jun 9, 2023

James ‘Roscoe’ Edward Thomas III, 74, of Summerlee, West Virginia, died on Friday, June 9, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Summerlee, West Virginia surrounded by family.Born on November 23, 1948 in Lochgelly, WV. He was the son of the late Nancy Lee Vest Thomas and James Edward Thomas Jr.In his early life, he served in the US Army, serving...

MILDRED TEEL NICHOLS

Jun 5, 2023

Alva Marion Pennock

May 30, 2023

On the afternoon of May 30, 2023, Alva Marion Pennock joined his beloved wife, Patricia, in Heaven.Alva was born April 5, 1932, in a coal camp in the small town of Carlisle, West Virginia. His father,Emmett Pennock, was a coal miner and his mother, Maggie, was a homemaker. He grew up in Carlislethe second of four sons. He graduated from...

John Russell Adkins

May 25, 2023

John Russell Adkins, 69, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born on July 30, 1953, to the late Harnold and Dessie (Toney) Adkins.John enjoyed watching WVU football and basketball, working in the yard, sprucing up his cars, building things in his workshop, relaxing on the deck, feeding the squirrels, and a cold Coca-Cola.In...

Donald Otho Kemper

May 25, 2023

Donald Otho Kemper, age 90, passed away at home on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from a heart related condition.

Don was born to the late William (Bill) Fred Kemper and Gladys Williams McGuire on January 4,1933 in Mercerville, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years Betty Jean Walker, siblings Charles Williams, John McGuire, Mary McGuire,...