All Obituaries

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,...

Margaret Frances Finney 95, of Pineville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday March 12, 2024 Born June 25, 1928, in Elkhorn, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ida Parks Vaughn. Margaret enjoyed working Bible word search books, watching game shows, and cooking for her family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of  Sixty Five years  Roy W. Finney, and her son Timothy Finney. Those left to cherish her memory include, her Six children:...

Helen Hamrick Cook, 88, of Oceana, passed away peacefully Monday, March 11, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, following a short illness. Born April 14, 1935, in Blue Sulphur Springs, WV, she was the daughter of the late Okey and Edith Adkins Hamrick. Helen graduated from Oceana High School in 1953. Following graduation, she began working for Attorney Marshal West and worked in his office for twenty-one years. In September 1974, she began working in the office of Malcolm P....

Reba Janice Pendry Vanhoy, 92, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Janice, as was known by most, the daughter of Grover and Winnie Clay Pendrey, was born in Keyrock, WV on September 25, 1931, where she was to live her life. She married her beloved husband Bud Vanhoy, Jr. in 1948 and later became parents to a daughter and son. Janice was devoted to her family and spent a lifetime caring for, guiding and inspiring others. In addition to maintaining a home...

Alva Irene Jewell Laxton, 92, received her heavenly reward on Friday, March 1, 2024. Born January 3, 1932, in Sabine, WV, she devoted her life to her family, her faith in God, and pointing others toward God. Raised on Jesse Mountain, her family instilled the values of God through prayer, singing, and attending church. Irene was a wife and homemaker for more than 50 years, raising seven children and being the biblical example of a Proverbs 31 woman. She has been a faithful member of Sweet...

Frelan Brinegar 79 of Pineville passed away on Friday February 23, 2024. Born October 8, 1944 in Pineville, he was the son of the late Everett James and Hattie Alice Buchanan Brinegar. He was a cheerful giver. He supported local charities. He loved to give especially for the care of children. He often checked on friends and neighbors. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother: Charles Brinegar. His sons, Kenneth, James and Shirl Brinegar. Those left to cherish his...