All Obituaries

Helen Madge Schuman Pizzino, 96, entered her home of eternal rest on May 1, 2024, following a short illness. She was born February 2, 1928, to parents Hugo and Evelyn Stewart Schuman in Ravencliff, WV and lived her entire life in the Ravencliff-Glen Fork area Helen was a graduate of Glen Roger's High School where she excelled in all areas as an honor student. After graduation she worked several years in retail before assuming the position of Post Mistress with the U.S. Postal Service in...

Lisa Elaine Cox, 67, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Raleigh General Hospital.  In respecting her wishes, Lisa will be cremated and there will be no services. 

On April 27, 2024, Oleta Rose Buzzo passed away peacefully and gained her long-awaited wings. Oleta was well loved, not only by her many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren but by her small-town community as well. Not many folks in town called her Oleta, but instead she was affectionately known as Grandma. Despite caring for a large family with children and stepchildrencoming and going, Oleta was the consummate businesswoman. Long before the song was popularized, Oleta could have...

 Karen Marie Bowling of Charleston, and a proud native of Pineville, made her final metamorphosis into a butterfly headed to Heaven on April 22, 2024. She was 69. She was born on January 28, 1955, to the late Willis and Eula Lambert Bowling.  She was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pineville where she was the pianist until moving to Charleston, where she attended the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Karen was a much loved and dedicated kindergarten teacher before...

Eleanor Louise Barrett Cook passed away peacefully on Monday April 22, 2024, at the age of 89 in Beckley.  She was born on August 6, 1934, in Brenton, the daughter of the late Guy and Thelma Cook Barrett. Louise was a devoted, hard-working woman whose life centered around her eight children, grandchildren and church family at Christian Family Worship Center. Her passion for flower gardening, crafting, and gospel music brought joy to those around her. She was a pillar of strength for...

Emerson Ralph Stewart, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. He was born November 26, 1941, in Matheny, WV, to the late Ralph Emerson Stewart and Beulah Elkins Stewart. Emerson, a lifelong Wyoming County resident, retired as the Assistant Director of Wyoming County 911. He worked in the community for many years as an EMT / Paramedic and instructed EMT / Paramedic classes. He was a longtime member of Matheny United Methodist Church. He was also a...

Suzanne Clark, 85, of Oceana, passed away peacefully at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born December 17, 1938, in Omar, WV to the late Virgil and Dixie Fisher. Suzanne was a 1957 graduate of Oceana High School. Very active in her community, she was a member of numerous organizations, where she held several different titles. She was a member of the Wyoming County Economic Development Authority, a former president of the Oceana Chamber of Commerce and a...

Stella E. Mullins, 95, of Pineville, WV, devoted Christian, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024. Her departure from this world leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her. Born on April 24, 1928, to the late Blanche and Elvie Tabor, in Crumpler, WV, Stella's life was a testament to faith, love, and service. From an early age, she embraced her Christian beliefs, finding strength and solace in her relationship with...

Billie Ann Blankenship, 77, of Pineville died Friday, March 29, 2024, at Bowers Hospice House, with her loved ones by her side. Born July 3, 1946, in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Johnson and Geneva Geraldine Perdue Johnson. Billie loved being outside doing yard work and really enjoyed tending to her flowers and gardening. She never missed a chance to travel when she could. Family gatherings were her favorite, they were very Important to her because she loved spending...

Nollen Onyx Shumate, born December 3, 2023, passed away suddenly at his home Monday, March 25, 2024. He was always such a happy baby, always smiling and loved cuddles from his mommy, daddy, and siblings. Nollen was preceded in death by his great-great grandmother, Audrey Wooten; great-great grandfather, Ermel Prince; uncle, Austin Sizemore; and great-uncles, Paul Prince and Zendyl Prince. Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Amy Petro and Micah Shumate; three sisters, Jayce,...