Mrs. Gloria Walton, 88, of Beckley, WV passed Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Phyllis Harrah, age 83, of Winston Salem, NC formerly of Backus Mountain, WV passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, WV.

Joyce Arlene Light Connor passed away on December 16, 2025 in Winchester Medical Center after a sudden illness. Joyce was born on April 21, 1940 in Fayette, County WV to Leonard Light and Blanche Phillips Light in Fayette County, WV. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her siblings Ed Light, Nathan Light, Nadine Light Settle, Virgil Light, Gary Light, and Jean Light Adkins Walton, as well as her infant son, William Edward Connor. She is survived by her children, and ...

Ross Herron, 66, of Coal City WV passed away on December 15, 2025. Born to the late Virginia and Odell Herron, Ross was a loving brother, devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose family meant everything to him. Ross spent many years working as a coal miner, a job that demanded strength and dedication. He enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, including Westerns, playing pool, watching football, spending time with animals—especially his dog, Woody—and his fondness for LongHorn Longcut Na...

James Willard Stiffler, age 79, of Meadow Creek, WV passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, WV. To send a flower arrangement in memory of James Willard Stiffler, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

Raymond Lee Adkins, age 64, of Fairdale, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 after a long battle with his sick heart. The service announcements and the obituary telling the life of Raymond will be coming soon. Please continue to check for updates. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Raymond Lee Adkins, please visit our floral store.

Barbara Kay Eskins, born September 8, 1952, was called home to heaven on the morning of December 14, 2025, at the age of 73 after a long illness. Her time on earth was one marked by love, selflessness, compassion and unwavering service to God. Barbara dedicated her life to the service of her family, her church and the lord Jesus Christ. Her love, generosity and kindness knew no limits and were shining examples of the life god calls us to live. She was preceded in death by her parents, Or...

Russell E. Manning, 73, of Surveyor, passed away December 14, 2025. Born February 23, 1952, in Glen Rogers. He was the youngest child of the late Ralph Manning and Geraldine Tolley Manning. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers Michael Manning and Roger Manning, a nephew, Robert Manning, and his father-in-law and mother -in-law, John (Joe) and Viola Barry. Russell was of strong Christian faith. He was a member of Eccles First Baptist Church, where he was ...

Homer “Ted” Hackney, age 91, passed away peacefully at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Born on July 13, 1934 in Clendenin, WV, Ted grew up with a love for sports, including basketball, football, and track. He went on to play basketball at Morris Harvey College in Charleston, WV, often crediting his long life to his years as an athlete. In 1955, Ted enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving proudly as a medic in Korea during the Korean War until 1957. Upo...

Vanessa Jean Sandifer, age 66, of Shady Spring, WV passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at Carillion Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Born October 18, 1959 in Beckley, WV, Vanessa enjoyed traveling, especially in the Northeast. She also enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with family. She was always up to going out for a good dinner. Vanessa was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne, "Mom" Ethel, "Pops" Bob, "Granny" Nollie Pack, a nephew, Robert Conley and many aunts, uncl...