All Obituaries

Polly Jo Legg, 90, of Beckley, WV, passed away peacefully, in the faith, to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 7, 2024, at Bowers Hospice House after a long illness. Born on January 5, 1934, in Kathryn, WV, she was the daughter of the late Coda and Pauline Wiseman and the step-daughter of the late Adam Kosnoski. She was the younger sister and dear friend of the late Patsy Houck. Polly married her high school sweetheart Bobby Legg on November 13, 1953, and they enjoyed a wonderful life...

Raymond Baxter Osborne passed away peacefully at the VA Hospital , Beckley WV at the age of 98 on May 3, 2024. Born in North Carolina on September 27th, 1925 to the late Baxter and Ett Osborne. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brothers Norman Osborne, Wilmer Osborne, and Herbert osborne, and sisters Ellie Hamm, Nell Eller, and Della Wilcox. He is survived by his wife of 77 years Mary Opal Greer Osborne, sister Margaret McCloud, sons Harold(Debbie) Osborne,...

Mary Frances Richardson departed this life peacefully on May 3, 2024 at home. Ms. Richardson was the mother of eight children and grandmother to numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved and was loved by them all. Ms. Richardson was preceded in death by her husband, James " Jimmy" Richardson, her daughter, Vickie Lynn Richardson, and two infant sons. Ms. Richardson was employed by Pine Lodge Nursing Home for over 30 years. The family would like to thank Hospice of...

Billy Dale "Pop Bill" Carter, age 88, of Fairdale, West Virginia went to his Heavenly Home on May 2, 2024. In 2023, Billy accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was born in Harper, West Virginia on September 4, 1935. A veteran of the United States Army, Billy was stationed at Ft. Myers, Virginia where he met his future wife. Billy and Gladys were married on June 16th, 1962. After their military service, they resided in Hackensack, New Jersey until 1975 when they returned...

Mary Ann Lucas, 78 of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away on May 1, 2024. Born on February 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Robert, and Nellie McCormick. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her son, Mavin Lucas. Those left behind to forever hold and cherish her memory include her husband, Donnie, her sister Sharon Clark, brothers in law Clinton Maddy, Ronnie Lucas, Freddy Lucas, and Carlos Lucas, sisters in law Josephine Lucas, Maxine Lucas, and Edith Maddy,...

In Loving Memory Melvyn Earl Graham (Emgy), age 23 of Lester, West Virginia passed suddenly into the arms of Jesus on April 30, 2024. Melvyn was born in Raleigh General Hospital of Beckley on December 28, 2000. Melvyn is survived by his parents, William and Kimberly Graham (Shumate) of Lester, WV, son Oakley William Graham of Lester, WV, sisters Shirley Lane, Jessica (Jason) Adam of Lester, WV, brother, Ronnie (Samantha) Shuck of Deatsville, AL and many loving nieces, nephews, uncles,...

Michael Blankenship, 46 of Piney View, West Virginia, passed away on April 30, 2024 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia, surrounded by his family. Born on June 11th, 1977, he was the son of the late Dallie Blankenship, and Carrie Louise Allen Clemons of Fairdale, WV. In addition to his father he is also preceded in death by his grandparents Bob and Edna Allen of Fairdale, WV. Those left behind to forever hold and cherish his memory are his son Tyler Michael Blankenship,...

On Thursday, April 25th, 2024, our most cherished, Sam Birchfield passed into eternity after a long and full life. He was in his 92nd year. The youngest of three children, Samuel Algustus Birchfield was born on November 26th, 1931, at Elk Ridge, West Virginia in Fayette County. He was the son of James Elmer and Gladys Mae Pettry Birchfield. His brother, James and sister, Madeline have preceded him in death as well. Sam was raised in the Church of God faith. "Sam" as he was...