Ritchie and johnson funeral home beckley wv obituaries In 1955, a few months after the West Virginia Turnpike officially opened and WOAY-TV began broadcasting in the city of Greentown, WV, the Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Inc. Velma had a very quiet sweet spirit that you could Aug 9, 2024 · Mrs. Thereafter, he served in the U. A life-long resident of WV, Mr. Born on July 20, 1951, in Mills Branch Glen Daniels, WV, he embarked on a journey that reflected his unwavering commitment to family, faith, and community. Velma was a devoted member of Mt. Born on April 2, 1944 in Westerly, WV, to the late Ulysses Davis and the late Ma To inquire about a specific funeral service by Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, contact the funeral director at 304-252-4115. Instead, these words come to mind when thinking of him: caring, unselfish Mr. RITCHIE & JOHNSON FUNERAL PARLOR. Demetrius Anthony Catus of Maricopa, AZ, formerly of Beckley, WV, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the age of 29. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley. Rita transitioned this life on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She loved her church so much. Gilberta attended Glen Ferris Elementary School and later Dec 8, 1991 · Mr. Maurice E. Clyde was born, August 12, 1935, to the late Francis and Clyde Dearing, Sr. A man of God, Nathaniel R. Chuck attended the public schools of Raleigh County and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. Thomas Lash 95, of Rhodell, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Emma Elizabeth Young Burks, 97, of Lester, WV died Saturday, January 11, 2025. In addition to his father, Gary was Apr 9, 2024 · Elder Wilbert Giles Smith passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, after a long illness, and was called to eternal rest by his Heavenly Father. Lisa Ann Whittenburg, 52, of Charleston, formerly of Beckley, was called home to be with the Lord surrounded by family on Monday, February 21, 2022 at CAMC General after a long illness. Publish Date. He was the 3rd born of 8 children (Shirley, Jackie, Raymond, Lee, Beverly, Gwen, Nadine). 2025 at her home in Beckley, WV, she was 68 years old. Born March 6, 1962 in Oak Hill, WV, he was the son of the late Rev. Gary Franklin Sweatte, 62, of Beckley died January 15, 2024. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jesse Lawson. Wilbert was born on May 5, 1949, in Bassett, VA to Giles and Hazel Johnson Smith. Raymond and his family moved Oct 30, 2024 · Rick’s warmth, laughter, and love will be deeply missed but never forgotten. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his son, Nathaniel R. Bandy departed her earthly home for her heavenly home at the age of 92 years old, just a month shy of her 93rd birthday, on January 4, surrounded and comforted by the love of her children and Raleigh General Hospital’s CCU Nurse, Angel, who Elder Terry Moore Sr. The Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor has beautiful chapel facilities to accommodate services. Kanawha St. Nabors was born in Beckley WV to the late Roosevelt and Leila “Burger” Nabors. A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, family member, and friend, Ergie R. Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Feb. Annette was a 1981 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School Mar 19, 2025 · Local obituaries for Beckley, West Virginia. Larry Phillip Gray, 71, of Beckley, WV passed Thursday, March 14, 2024. AUDREY "ROBIN" (SCOTT) CHRISTIAN, of Charleston, WV, died Thursday, June 6, 2019. Missy was born on April 18, 1959 in Beckley WV, daughter of Gloria Gilliam Walton and the late Roy L. Simms officiating. Larry, in addition to his parents, was preceded in death by a daughter, Monica Braxton; brothers, William Gray Jr. Frank, after graduating from Dubois High School, joined the United States Army, where he fought in the Korean War. Martha, a beautiful flower, was picked from the garden of life on earth and planted as a flower that never fades, in God’s eternal garden. Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Jan. She was the youngest child of 10 (7 boys and 3 girls). After graduation, he attended Columbus State Community College to pursue a degree in Engineering. As lifelong residents of this community, we consider it an honor to be a part of their lives. Annette was the youngest out of two children. Alfred “Al” James Leftwich Jr. Family directed memorial service will be held at a later date. Travis was born on October 19, 1988, in Beckley. Ethel Simley, 63, of Powellton, WV passed Friday, October 25, 2024. Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may visit with the Jan 29, 2025 · Mrs. During For more than six decades, the Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor has been serving the families of Beckley, WV and the surrounding areas. was founded in Beckley, WV, by friends, William O. Her birth was a shock for the family because the doctors didn’t know. 20, 2020. John Arthur Luster, 83, of Oak Hill, WV made his transition on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Thomas Memorial Hospital following a heart attack. Larry was born August 23, 1952 in Beckley, WV he was the son of the late William and Mattie Pennix Gray. Carl E. , Beckley, WV. Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor Inc. Mary Lee Brown Reid was born in Calhoun, AL, on May 28, 1934, to the late Annie Mae Bandy and Jackson Brown. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. LaTonya continued her studies after high school, graduating from Beckley Dec 4, 2023 · Ms. Mitchell worked as a long-term caregiver at Heartland of Beckley WV. Email condolences to May 31, 2024 · Mrs. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School, where he played basketball and football. " — Ergie R. Gary’s self-employed business was framing artwork and he was also employed at Walmart. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Bec Jan 1, 2024 · Bishop David Foster Allen, age 64, born and reared in Greentown, WV, but a longtime resident of Beckley WV, passed away on January 1, 2024 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV surrounded by family. Kevin was born on April 16, 1960 in New Haven CT. 748 S Fayette Street Beckley, WV 25801 (304) 252-4115 office (304) 252-6061 fax Ms. Robert Lee Blair, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, affectionately known as “Bobby”, transitioned from this life to eternity on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV. Boggs and Ruth N. Born February 24, 1971 in Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late James “Click” Oliver Bandy, Jr and Vera Alita Schoolfield Bandy Marc was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley WV attended Marshall University, Huntington, WV and was employed at Heritage Obituaries; After Care. Her loved ones, including her parents and beloved son, Nathaniel “Nate” Vincent Moore, were eagerly awaiting her arrival. Barbara Claytor, born January 20, 1955, in Beckley, WV, at Appalachian Regional Miner’s Hospital, entered eternal rest on November 29, 2024. Sep 7, 1995 · Mr. Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may view and visit with the family one-hour prior. Johnson, passed Saturday, May 27, 2023 at CAMC, Charleston, WV. Garland Johnson (Brenda) of Charleston, WV, Dr. He was a devoted sibling to Rev. Growing up, he was also known as "Morg" to his friends. Lena, after school, lived in different cities in various states such as, Detroit, MI, Cleveland, OH, Chicago, IL and New York, NY. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, On Friday October 13, 2023, Alfred “Al” answered the call of our Heavenly Father and completed his journey on earth and went home to be with theLord. Homer was a long-time, faithful member of the Holiness Church of Jesus Mrs. Born March 8, 1961, in Charleston, WV, he was the son of Gwendlyn Ward Sweatte Grant, and the late Nathaniel Sweatte. Gravely Thompson. And Oct 25, 2024 · Ms. Cleola Mae (Boyden) Moore was born on October 30, 1929, in Glen White, WV to the late General Wilson Wood and Annie (Wood) Powell. Born August 30, 1947 in Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph and Julia Mae Moore Steelman. Clyde was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Christian Dearing; son, Lonnie Dearing and brothers, Gregory Smith, Melvin Smith and Leon Smith. Robert was a military veteran who served as a Marine and had 19 years of service in the Army Reserves. and Elizabeth Ann Belcher. Raymond Darnell Morgan was born on November 16, 1936 in Beckley, WV to Fred and Essie Morgan. Born December 28, 1942 in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Pagliuso and Stella Geraci. Annette “Net” Burks, 62 of Lanark, WV transitioned from this Earth to be with our Lord on April 5, 2025 following a long illness. He was blessed to be one of 8 wonderful siblings (6 girls and 2 boys). Johnny Johnson (June) of Denver, CO, Mr. Gilberta’s mother passed when she was 12 years old, and she was raised by her maternal aunt, Rosetta Diggs, and her husband Clarence in Harlem Heights. Earlene devoted 29 years to caring for the elderly as an AMAP at Mar 10, 2024 · Mrs. Helen Hayes Mitchell 1931-2022 “It's hard to forget someone who gave so much to remember '' Mrs. Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may visit with the family one-hour prior Sep 8, 2024 · Ms. Lena, in 1965, graduated from Fayetteville High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hairston; son, James “JB” Brown; sisters, Vickie Howard and Doris Mr. Discover detailed obituaries, access complete funeral service information, and express your feelings by leaving condolence messages. Travis attended Fayetteville High School. Demetrius graduated from Gahanna-Lincoln High School in Gahanna, OH in 2012. He gave his life to the Lord at a young Mr. Beard Sr. Thomas was an ordained Deacon under the leadership of Rev Mrs. She was homemaker, wife and mother. Homer Eugene Smith, 88, of Beckley, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2024 following a long illness. Hope, WV formerly of Harvey, WV passed Saturday, May 25, 2024. Whittenburg. She was born December 18, 1954 in Covington, VA, to Dorothy Penn Scott of Huntington, WV, and the Mr. Va. Her Mar 31, 2024 · Mrs. Mr. Tiff was a 1996 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School Mar 22, 2025 · A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 22nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Heart of God Ministries (1703 S Kanawha St, Beckley, WV 25801). Tiffany Joey McMillan was blessed to the late Tilford and Dora Lee Neal Bradley Sr. Wilbert earned his bachelor’s degree from Bluefield State University Aug 26, 2024 · Mrs. He was a caring andcompassionate person who often stopped to help others who were on Dec 27, 2017 · Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor 748 S. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bowers Hospice House 454 Cranberry Dr. At Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rita sung in the May 27, 2023 · Mr. Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may visit with the family one-hour prior. Gladys J. Left to cherish precious memories are his children Mrs. Bill worked hard at everything he touched as a Apr 9, 2024 · Elder Wilbert Giles Smith passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, after a long illness, and was called to eternal rest by his Heavenly Father. W. Joshua Leon Gray, 39, of Greentown, WV passed Thursday, December 7, 2023. and Shirley Wooten on November 16, 1964 in Beckley, WV. He was one of fourteen siblings and the eldest of seven brothers. (Scott) Boggs (both deceased) and departed this life on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Joshua was born June 6, 1984, to Gracie Gray and Phillip Moore, both of Glen Jean. William P. Charles Jun 14, 2019 · cott Christian Mrs. Lena Lucille Lewis was born on November 23, 1945 to the late Clinton and Daisy Poore in Kaymoor, WV. Glenn graduated from Woodrow Wilson High school and attended West Virginia Tech. Alice Faye “Missy” Walton Nelson, 65, of Oak Hill, WV passed Friday, August 9, 2024 after her long battle with cancer. dukn xvmp fpl umrbkz mgudepts kndesj kbykw gnnp wrybm jxsfqynf mukmr jmoddcm jenx rrx ijvnup