All Obituaries

Jerry Wayne Reeves, 79, of Oak Hill was born on October 28, 1944, at Stanaford, West Virginia to his mother Virginia Reeves. He went to be with the Lord on April 6th, 2024, following a long illness at the Bowers Hospice House. Jerry was a Volunteer Firefighter for over 30 years in Covington, Virginia. He was also as a painter and an over the road truck driver. He also had the opportunity to become the Big Dog for WJLS and wore the costume flawlessly. Jerry was honored to be a Deacon at the...

Ralph Emerson Amick Jr. passed from this life on Thursday, April 11th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 28th, 1948, he was the son of the late Ralph Emerson Amick Sr, and Lucile Williams Amick. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 48 years Virginia Amick, two children Courtney (Shad) Stewart, and Aaron(Ashley) Amick, grandchildren Brooke, Abby, and Annabelle, and many other extended family and friends who will all miss him dearly. Ralph was a...

Jimmy "Jim" Lee Saunders, 84 years old of Beckley, West Virginia passed peacefully into eternity on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, at Bowers Hospice House with his loving daughter, Jennifer by his side. The oldest of two children, he was born on July 9th, 1939. He was the beloved son of Hubert Laurie and Mildred Green Saunders of Lake Butler, Florida. He grew up in Middle Burg and Jacksonville, Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Betty Jean Saunders, both...

Henry Junior Plumley of Beckley, West Virginia, was ushered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 at his home in Beckley, West Virginia. Henry was born on August 27th, 1944, a son of the late Hazel and Thelma Plumley of Abraham, West Virginia. He was a forty year employee of AC Electric in Beckley, West Virginia, a US Army veteran of the 7th Cavalry attached to the 1st Cavalry Division in Nuremberg Germany; he was a loving husband and father, a very...

Brinda Lou Plumley Bennett, age 76 of Plumley Mountain passed away Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 at her home. Born September 29, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Edward Bragg, and Lona Mae Plumley-Bragg. Other than her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Bobby Dale Plumley, and two sisters Rosa Miller, and JoAnn Plumley. Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved children Robert Plumley, and Ronnie Plumley and wife Kim. Her one and only granddaughter Kayla...

James B. Morgan, age 64, of Pierpoint, WV, passed away unexpectedly April 8, 2024. He was born April 27, 1959 in Pierpoint, WV and was the son of Aeron and Josephine Morgan He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Bill Morgan and a sister Mona Frontino. He is survived by his children, daughter Cassie (Brandon) Bennett, sons Dustin Morgan and Jordan (Heather) Morgan, and sister Regina (Robert) Sizemore. His grandchildren, whom he was most proud of, Mia, Reagan, Carson, Reece, Ellie...

William "Pete" Donald Cochran, Jr, age 62, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Beckley Healthcare Center in Beckley. Pete was born September 15, 1961 in Beckley, he was a son of William and Ruby Addison Cochran. He had dedicated his life and working career to Ideal Pool and Spa for over 40 years. He had worked his way up the ranks learning how to take care and do everything there. Pete was an avid Steelers fan and in his free time watched all of their games. He is...

Larry Joseph Sears, 74 of Oak Hill, WV passed away on April 6th, 2024 at Mon Regional Healthcare Center in Morgantown, WV after a long illness. He was born in Mount Hope, West Virginia on November 30th, 1949, a son of the late John William Sears, and Marina Hill Sears. Larry was a former taxi driver and most of his years drove coal trucks. He was a loving husband and father, who enjoyed working on old vehicles, camping, hunting, and fishing. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in...

James P. “J.P.” Mihaliak, Jr., 74, of Fenwick Mountain, WV, passed away unexpectedly at WVU Medicine Summersville Regional Medical Center on April 5, 2024.  He was born May 6, 1949 in Clarksburg, WV and was the son of the late James P. and Helen (Yankowski) Mihaliak Sr. J.P. is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rose Mary (Carlomany) Mihaliak. Also surviving are brother Tom (Gail) Mihaliak and Monica (Gary) Maditz, nephew Rhyan (Kristina) Maditz, niece Adara (Zack) McCarty,...