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 ...

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...

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.

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...

Geneva Fay Fox Tichenor, 87, of Beaver, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at Main Street Care in Hinton, WV. Born on April 30, 1938, at Laird Memorial Hospital in Montgomery, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Raymond Fox and Bernice Mae Morgan Fox. Geneva was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a proud graduate of Sandstone High School, Class of 1955. She later went on to pursue a career in nursing, graduating from the ...

Gusta Hulyn “Skipper” Chamberlain Taylor, age 77, of Beckley, WV passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. Born on September 4, 1948 in Sophia, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Chamberlain and Kathleen Kidd Chamberlain. Mrs. Taylor was a former employee of Beckley Appalachian Hospital and Beckley Hospital in the Admissions Department. She was a former employee of WWNR and WTNJ, as a program coordinator. Mrs. Taylor last worked at Be...

Mary Cecil passed away on December 12th, 2025 in Beckley WV. Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary Cecil, please visit our floral store.

Thearn H. Ellis Jr., age 80, passed away on December 12, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House following a short illness. Born on September 5, 1945, in Maple Fork, West Virginia, Thearn was the oldest of seven children. He was a 1963 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and briefly attended Bluefield State College before joining the United States Army in 1964. He proudly served three years in Germany. Following his military service, Thearn earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts Education...