Bernis Lee Trent, 78, of Gary, WV, formerly of Long Pole, WV, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV, following a long illness. Bernis was born July 9, 1938 in North Spring, WV, a son of the late Arthur and Myrtle Cline Trent. He was a retired coal miner. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Ireland Trent; one sister, Irene Marshall. Surviving Bernis is his sister Verna Carver of Bluefield, WV; sister...

On Friday, April 28th, 2017, our most cherished, Sidney Falin a longtime resident of the McLean Addition in Beckley passed away. He was in his 84th year. One of five children, Sidney Edward Falin was born on July 10th, 1932, at Yukon in McDowell County. He was the son of John Wesley and Virginia Pearl Smith Falin. His sisters, Vivian Blanche Buchanan (Clarence “Dutch”) and Cholie Thomas (John) and brother, John Eugene Falin (Korea, 1950) have preceded him in death. He is survive...

Walter R. "Dick" Jones, 74, of Auburn, WV, departed this life on Friday, April 28th, 2017, at the home of his daughter in Oceana, WV. Dick was born February 4, 1943 in Ravenna, OH, a son of the late Ernest R. "Tom" and Olive L. "Peg" (Jefferies) Jones. He spent his working career in the oilfields working as a well tender. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was an avid gun collector. Dick's world revolved around his children and his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife, El...

Genevieve Halstead, born Lois Genevieve Keaton, died Friday, April 28, 2017, full of God's grace, wisdom, and years. Born on April 20, 1927, in Hinton, West Virginia, she grew up in the Beckley area. She married Jimmie Halstead in 1945, and was active in the Beckley Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School, and in the Beckley Art Group, which she served a term as president, and was recognized as a promising young painter. She painted backdrops for children's talent showcases at ...

Jimmie Lee Meadows, age 84, of Pluto Road passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his home following a long illness. Born on November 16, 1932 at Longbottom, WV, he was the son of the late Samuel and Minnie Waddell Meadows. Jimmie was a graduate of Richmond District High School and served in the US Army for two years. He was a retired school bus driver for the Raleigh County Board of Education with 28 years of service. Most of all, he was a farmer from hogs to cattle. He loved noth...

John G. (Jack)Beard, Jr. was cleared for takeoff on April 27, 2017, after a short battle with cancer. Mr. Beard was born December 4, 1919, in Hightown, Virginia, & was in his 97th year. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Sugar (Givens) Beard, on November 6, 2008. Jack was the second of four children to John G. Beard, Sr. & Annie (Woods)Beard. His sister Alice(Whitner)Massey, Joe W. Beard & James C. Beard, all preceded him in death. As a WWII, P.O.W. v...

Alan Crawford Polk, 43, of Oklahoma, received his wings on April 27th, 2017, following a short battle with cancer. Surrounded by family, he was a patient in the Baptist Memorial Hospice House. Born August 11th, 1973, in Beckley, Raleigh County, he was the only child of Dennis and Carol Polk. Alan was married to Elisha Polk on June 25, 2016. He also had one son, Bryant Polk. Alan worked as a cross country truck driver for 25 years. He made many friends on his journey. He had a s...

Leona Morgan Bishop, 64, of Indian Creek, WV passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV after an extremely courageous fight against cancer. She was born on December 6, 1952 in Coal Mountain, WV a daughter of the late Jackie Jean and Thelma Harper Morgan. Leona attended the Brenton Baptist Church. She owned and operated her own beauty shop for almost 24 years. She loved and cherished all of her clients dearly. Leona enjoyed riding her Harley Davidson w...

Charlotte Waugh, 72, of Arnett, died April 27. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, Mountain View Cemetery, Marlinton, WV. Arrangements by VanReenen Funeral Home, Marlinton.

Kristi Lynn Simpson, 51, of Beckley, passed away Friday, April 27, 2017. Born January 19, 1966 in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of Sharon Rose Davidson and the late Robert Colin Davidson. Besides her father Kristi was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Colin Davidson and grandparents, Jacob and Helen Appelhans. Surivors include her sons, Brian Anthony Thurman and Justin Michael Kincaid; daughters, Cori Lynn Simpson and Dayle Marie Simpson; grandchildren, Autumn Sky Templeton ...