Donald Ray Amos Sr., age 74, of Shady Spring, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley, West Virginia after a sudden illness. Donald was born April 20, 1951 in Bluefield, West Virginia, the oldest son of the late Thelma Louise Amos. He was mostly raised by his maternal grandparents, the late William Amos and Ruth Pyne Amos of Rock Camp, West Virginia. Preceding him into the arms of God are his beloved wife, Mary Lee Brooks Amos...

Catherine Danielle Odham, age 31, of Sophia, West Virginia passed away suddenly on December 3, 2025, on her mother’s birthday. Catherine was born in Beckley, June 26, 1994 to Donna Chakir and Douglas Odham. She was preceded in death by her 11 day old daughter, Jazzlyn Copney, grandparents James and Catherine Odham, who she dearly loved; her step father, Bruce Lucas, and other family members. Survivors include her fiancé, Jahiem Burger; daughters Za’rihara Odham (13), Zaniyah Copney (...

Victoria Lynn Johnson, age 35, of Ghent, WV passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Born on June 4, 1990 in Beckley, WV she was the beloved daughter of Debra Mills of Ghent, WV and James Johnson of Amigo, WV. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Clay Gaston. Victoria is survived by her parents, two cherished daughters, Morgan Johnson (16) and Aubree Lynn (5); and her grandson, Clay Brian Gaston. She is also survived by her sister, Angie and wi...

Pastor Virginia Pryor Jefferson, 78, of Beckley, WV passed Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Funeral service will be 2:00PM Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Kanawha St., Beckley. Burial will follow in Greenwood Park, Beckley. Friends, while wearing mask and practicing social distancing, may visit with the family one hour prior. Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Linda Hawkins Obituary LINDA KAY (WRIGHT) HAWKINS, 76, died on December 2, 2025 in Beckley, WV of pancreatic cancer. Linda was born in Portsmouth, VA Naval Hospital on November 16, 1949 and was the daughter of LCDR Leonard Kyle Wright (USN retired) and Margaret Rita (Engelhardt) Wright. She was a natural born librarian and collected books as soon as she had a permanent residence. She truly enjoyed WV riverbank fishing and glamping in their Holiday Rambler camper and fishing on Lake Norman,...

Manuel Diaz, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 1, 2025 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Manuel was born May 3, 1935. He married the love of his life, Maria Diaz, and they spent 44 wonderful years together before her passing. Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center has the honor of serving the family. Please visit www.meltonmortuary.com <http://www.meltonmortuary.com/> to leave expressions of sympathy or condolences to the family. To send flowers t...

Lucretia Gail Caldwell Thompson, 89, of Sophia, WV, passed peacefully into the awaiting arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 1, 2025. Born on March 2, 1936, in the Willowton area of Mercer County, WV, she was the youngest child of the late Maryland Fitzhugh Caldwell and Martha Mae Hill Caldwell. Lucretia was a long-term resident of Sophia since her high school years. She most recently attended Family Worship Center until her decline in health would no longer allow....

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...

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 ...