All Obituaries

Eula Marie Grose 85, of Beckley, formerly of Glover passed away on Thursday June 30, 2022 at the Bowers Hospice House.  Born March 13, 1937 in Winding Gulf, she was the daughter of the late Delmar Grayson and Eula Mae Cunningham.  Marie was proceeded in death by her husband Edward L Grose. Brother Junior Cunningham and sisters Mary Elgin and Carol Jean Smith Survivors are:  daughters Samantha Cline and husband Scott of McGraws and Eddye Grose of Glover. Step Daughter Debra...

Katharine Lynn Myers Fralin 54, of Oak Hill, passed away on Tuesday June 21, 2022. Born September 4, 1967 in Mullens she was the daughter of the late Baney and Lucille Myers. Kathy enjoyed cooking for her family, going to the beach, gossiping with her friends, and spending time with her granddaughter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Wayne Myers, and her sister Elsie Lilly. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Kalvin Fralin, her son...

Cecil Edwin Massie, 66, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Born September 20, 1955 in Mullens, WV, he was the son of the late Cecil Cox and Audrey Griffith Massie. Cecil worked for thirty-three years at Pinnacle Mine in Pineville and was a member of the UMWA. He enjoyed hunting and working on his backhoe but most of all, enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Lucy Lafferty and three...

John Dwayne Brooks, 56, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born November 8, 1965 in Logan, WV, he was a son of the late Charles D. Brooks and Opal McCoy Brooks. Those who knew John know that he never met a stranger. On weekends he could be found watching WVU sports or NASCAR. He also enjoyed traveling and cooking. By far, his favorite pastime was spending time with his family John was a Pharmacy Technician with Rhonda’s Pharmacy for many years....

Jerry “Totche” Blankenship, 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Friday, June 10, 2022. The son of Beatrice Gamble Blankenship and the late Jack Blankenship, he was born in Pineville, WV on October 19, 1950. Totche was a veteran of the US Army and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including gardening, playing golf, hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles. He also really enjoyed playing pool. Totche...

Nathan Paul Cook Sr, 71, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, following a long illness. Born April 23, 1951 in Mullens, WV, he was the son of the late Charles Emmanuel Cook and Ruby Walls Cook. Paul was an Oak Hill High School graduate and worked as a coal miner for forty- two years. He was a member of the Local 17 and retired from Alpha Coal Company. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family. In addition to his parents he was...

Kathleen Lusk, 98, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at Logan Center. Born December 24, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Ashford Toler and Ortha Lusk Toler. Kathleen enjoyed cooking and spending time outdoors. She was a member of Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church and attended services at Mallory Church of God. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ezra, sister, Bertha Lefler and brother, James D. Toler. Kathleen is survived by her son, Ralph Lusk...

Vivian Bailey, 87, went to her Heavenly home, Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley surrounded by her family. Born June 7, 1934 in Giles County Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Elliot Carbaugh and Lena Bell Rodgers Carbaugh. Vivian loved the Lord and attended Oceana Church of God. She enjoyed singing and playing music. Her favorite way to pass time was spending time with her family. She was a light in a dark world, she will be dearly missed. In...

James E. Cameron 44 of Pineville passed away on Tuesday May 3, 2022 following a heroic battle with cancer.  James was a beloved husband, father, and friend. James is survived by his wife Mandy; his children, Kelli, Sam, and Calvin; his mother and father-in-law, Becky and Fred Houchins; his sister-in-law, Jennifer Meadows and her husband Mark, and their children, Gabbie, Jordan, Brady, Markie, and JoAnna; brothers, Aaron Vickers, and his wife Brandi, and their children, and Richard...

Fairley Delmas Toler, 75, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Raleigh General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 21, 1946 in Sun Hill, West Virginia, he was the son of the late William Squire Toler and Maggie Pearl Blankenship Toler. Whether he was hunting, fishing or gardening, Fairley enjoyed spending time outdoors. He was a big fan of WVU Mountaineer football and basketball and rarely missed a game. What he enjoyed most of all was spending time with his...