Lula “Lou” Belle Keeney, 90, passed away November 30th in Beaver, WV. She was born March 12th 1935 to parents Hilmer and Della May Webb and spent her life as a truly special lady—always ready to lend a hand to those in need and truly cared for her loved ones in a way that couldn’t be matched. A faithful Christian woman, her love for her family and friends was second only to the love she had for the Lord. She has been called home to Heaven, greeted at the pearly gates by her parents Hilmer...

Neal Lee Hawkins, 76, died on November 29, 2025 in Beckley, WV of complications from alzheimers. Neal was born at home in Rhodell, WV on August 27, 1949 and was the son of Neal Booth and Emily Vaudaline (Perdue) Hawkins. Neal was a lifelong attendee of the Midway First Church of God; former member of WVEA, the social fraternity Sigma Tau Gamma and Loyal Order of the Moose (Lodge #1606). He graduated from Sophia High School; received his BS in Education from Concord College an...

COACH NEAL LEE HAWKINS (1949-2025) Neal Lee Hawkins, 76, died on November 29, 2025 in Beckley, WV of complications from alzheimers. Neal was born at home in Rhodell, WV on August 27, 1949 and was the son of Neal Booth and Emily Vaudaline (Perdue) Hawkins. Neal was a lifelong attendee of the Midway First Church of God; former member of WVEA, the social fraternity Sigma Tau Gamma and Loyal Order of the Moose (Lodge #1606). He graduated from Sophia High School; received his BS in Education fr...

Ramona Covey, 87, of Fairdale, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, with family by her side. Born on June 25, 1938, in Edwight, WV, she was the daughter of the late Wannie Brown and Lottie Clay Brown. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eddie Covey. Her life was marked by generosity, strength, and boundless capacity to care for others. Ramona lived her life with a heart open to others. She was steady and loving, always putting her family first and ...

Catherine Elizabeth Bennett, 88, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. She was born on February 28, 1937, in Beckley, to William Welsh and Frances Welsh. Her father passed away when Catherine was just three months old. Her mother later married John Beaver, the man who became the only father Catherine ever knew. Catherine is survived by her son, John E. Bennett Jr.; her grandchildren, Andrew Bennett and wife Jana, and Leigh Anna Bennett; and...

Diania Lynn Moore, seventy-eight, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 25, 2025. Beloved mother, wife and sister, "Lynn" was born on March 9, 1947, in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Cleo Jackson Gill and Georgia Mae (Wood) Gill. She retired from Verizon with more than 30 years of service. Lynn was involved at Mabscott Holiness Church for many years and had a deep, unwavering love for the Lord. She volunteered as a teacher and was an avid supporter of the Mabscott Christian Aca...

Bradley R Ferrin, age 66, of Hilltop, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, West Virginia. Bradley was born September 24, 1959 in Warsaw, New York, a son of Richard and Grace Ferrin. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bradley R Ferrin, please visit our floral store.

David Peyton Bailey, 78, originally from of Amigo, WV went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 25th 2025 following a lengthy illness. David was born September 4, 1947 at Amigo WV; son of the late Peyton Bailey and Frieda Graham Bailey, he graduated high school from Mark Twain High School at Stotesbury before going on to serve his country. David joined the United States Navy at age 17 during the Vietnam Era. His service years took him all over the world including being stationed at ...

Lawrence Lowell Young, 66, of White Oak went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 24, 2025. Born November 2, 1959 in Ohio he was a son of the late Lowell and Lorine Bell Young. He was also preceded in death by a brother Detzel Young. He was a loving and caring father, brother, husband, and friend. Larry as many of his close friends and family knew him was a very kindhearted, selfless person. He was always willing to help anyone. Larry was a special man who everyone enjoyed to be ar...

Odis L. Harvey, 83, of Daniels, WV passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Born October 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Marvin and Agnes Harvey. In addition to his parents, Odis was preceded in death by his brother, Dockie Harvey; sisters Judy Miller and Kathy Johner; and grandson Shane Hall. He honorably served as a Corporal (E.4) in the US Marine Corp., and later as a Foreman at Peabody Coal Company. He had a deep love for his country, his family, and he also was an avid WV fan...