Ritchie and johnson funeral home beckley wv obituaries Boggs was born in Marlinton, WV on January 20, 1956, to loving parents, Rev. Demetrius Anthony Catus of Maricopa, AZ, formerly of Beckley, WV, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the age of 29. Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Feb. Bishop Tunstalle was born September 12, 1951, to the late Romanceles Tunstalle and Evangelist Thelma (Stewart) Tunstalle. Left to cherish precious memories are his children Mrs. She received Christ as her personal Savior at age twelve and demonstrated His fruits throughout her life. Lisa Ann Whittenburg, 52, of Charleston, formerly of Beckley, was called home to be with the Lord surrounded by family on Monday, February 21, 2022 at CAMC General after a long illness. Luke Church of God in Beckley. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Rhodell for over thirty years. Clara went home to her savior on Friday, September 1, 2023, following a short illness. Her Mar 31, 2024 · Mrs. Darrell Feb 13, 2022 · In the early morning hours of February 13, 2022, an angel of the Lord was dispatched to escort our dearly loved Pamela Hughes Moore, to her heavenly home. Raymond was born August 8, 1954, in Oceana to the late James and Ruth Garrett Cook. Boggs and Ruth N. Born November 23, 1951 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late James “Straw” Saunders and Mary E. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, On Friday October 13, 2023, Alfred “Al” answered the call of our Heavenly Father and completed his journey on earth and went home to be with theLord. Chester attended DuBois High School until integrating into Mount Hope High School, where he graduated in 1960. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor Chapel 748 S. As lifelong residents of this community, we consider it an honor to be a part of their lives. , Friday, January 26, 2024 at Levi First Missionary Baptist Church 5125 Church Dr. Born December 28, 1942 in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Pagliuso and Stella Geraci. You can also send flowers or thoughtful gifts to commemorate your loved ones. Thompson of Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 27, 2024 after battling a long illness. , Beckley, WV 25801; 304-252-4115; or by visiting ritchieandjohnson. Gilberta’s mother passed when she was 12 years old, and she was raised by her maternal aunt, Rosetta Diggs, and her husband Clarence in Harlem Heights. Alfred “Al” James Leftwich Jr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jesse Lawson. Mar 15, 2025 · Ritchie & Johnson Funeral 748 S Fayette St, Beckley, WV (304) 252-4115 Send flowers Obituaries of Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Annette Burks Feb 15, 2025 · Ergie R. Mary transitioned home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at her home in Beckley after a valiant four plus years battle with cancer. She was born December 18, 1954 in Covington, VA, to Dorothy Penn Scott of Huntington, WV, and the Mr. Martha E. Travis attended Fayetteville High School. Steelman was a retired a foreman/coal miner for the Eastern Coal Company; he pastored at Summerlee Baptist Church and First Union Church, Mt. He was an employee at the Board of Public Works, City of Beckley as a Heavy Equipment Operator for 32 years, where Aug 3, 2024 · Ms. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Brandon Gerald Leon Sherrod was born September 7, 1995 in Charleston, WV, to Gerald (Jerry) and Robin Sherrod. Kevin was born on April 16, 1960 in New Haven CT. His formal education began at Lillybrook School, and then he entered East Killivan Middle School Jan 9, 2023 · Mr. As per his request, he has been cremated. Lisa’s formative education was in Beckley, WV as well as attending WVSU/ Charleston Campus in 2004. Growing up, he was also known as "Morg" to his friends. Joshua Leon Gray, 39, of Greentown, WV passed Thursday, December 7, 2023. , 70, of Beckley, WV, passed away on December 28, 2023, following a chronic illness. Deloris “Junnie” Kidd was born June 25, 1943 to the late Edward Peg Martin and Helen Webb in Beckley, WV. Thomas accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Thomas, the son of the late Clifton and Margie Bradley, transitioned to his eternal home on December 24, 2023, Christmas Eve, at J. Publish Date. Carl E. was founded in Beckley, WV, by friends, William O. She was the firstborn and oldest of nine siblings and the only one born in AL. In 1955, a few months after the West Virginia Turnpike officially opened and WOAY-TV began broadcasting in the city of Greentown, WV, the Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Inc. Simms officiating. Barbara grew up in Beckley and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1973. Tyrone, after high school Mar 31, 2025 · Search obituaries and death notices from Beckley, West Virginia, brought to you by Echovita. Rita Ann Belcher was born February 27, 1958, in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV, to the late Raymond J Belcher Sr. Until recently she owned the exact bed that she was born in. Richard “Dickie” Steelman, 72, of Beckley, WV passed Thursday, August 31, 2023. Maurice E. Demetrius graduated from Gahanna-Lincoln High School in Gahanna, OH in 2012. Homer Eugene Smith, 88, of Beckley, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2024 following a long illness. on a cold snowy day, January 11, 1978 after her twin brother, making her the baby of four. Clyde Anderson Dearing Jr. Bandy departed her earthly home for her heavenly home at the age of 92 years old, just a month shy of her 93rd birthday, on January 4, surrounded and comforted by the love of her children and Raleigh General Hospital’s CCU Nurse, Angel, who Elder Terry Moore Sr. Tiff was a 1996 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School Mar 22, 2025 · A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 22nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Heart of God Ministries (1703 S Kanawha St, Beckley, WV 25801). Helen Hayes Mitchell returned to her heavenly home on January 24, 2022. A man of God, Nathaniel R. Beckley with Bishop Fred T Simms officiating. Beckley, wit Read Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor Inc obituaries, find service information, send sympathy gifts, or plan and price a funeral in Beckley, WV Write an Obituary Try the Instant ObitWriter Apr 5, 2025 · Mrs. ROBERT K. Thomas Lee Steelman, 76, of Mount Hope, WV passed Wednesday, May 22, 2024. com. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Gary Franklin Sweatte, 62, of Beckley died January 15, 2024. Mary was not only Queen for that day, but she has also always been our Queen and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, friend and confidant. Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may visit with the family one-hour prior. Johnson, passed Saturday, May 27, 2023 at CAMC, Charleston, WV. and Madeline H. Chester Ray Leonard, 83, of Mt. Gilberta Diana Patterson was born on September 30 th , 1938, in Glen Ferris, WV to the late John W. Ritchie, Sr. Raymond worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 30 yrs. He grew up in Carlisle, WV and later moved to Harlem Heights, WV. Nathaniel was born December 17, 1956 in Beckley, WV to the late Elgin G. Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Joe and Annie Tucker. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School, where he played basketball and football. Mary graduated from Mullens High School where she was a member of the girls Pastor Richard Keith Law was born Sunday, August 11, 1974 to Pastor Richard W. Burial will follow in Meadow Haven Memorial Park, Ingram Branch. In 1962, Robert was the only Apr 22, 2024 · Mrs. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store . Joshua was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ronald and Juanita Shelton and uncles, James Shelton and Robert Gray. Funeral service will be 12 p. Mitchell was born on June 20, 1959 in Lester, WV to the late Mary & Robert Mitchell. Velma was born August 6, 1931 in London, WV, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Scott. She earned her associate’s degree from Beckley College and began a fulfilling career working at Rev. com Map and Directions The Ritchie & Johnson Story. Hope, WV, transitioned from our physical world, Monday, November 4, 2024. Wilbert was born on May 5, 1949, in Bassett, VA to Giles and Hazel Johnson Smith. and Mabel Blair, was born May 3, 1948, in Norton, VA. She was homemaker, wife and mother. Known for his witty and likeable Jul 20, 2024 · REV. Robert K. He Mar 2, 2024 · Mr. 20, 2020. Robert was a coal miner and he was a gifted mechanic who loved to work on cars in his spare time. Beckley with Elder Robert Hicks officiating. ; bonus son, James R. She was the youngest child of 10 (7 boys and 3 girls). Frank worked for the railroad but is noted for his employment of 64 years at The Greenbrier Sep 1, 2023 · Bishop Clara Annette “Bunny” Wilson, 87 of Beckley, was born to Mason and Virginia Powell on December 9, 1935 in Stanaford WV. He also held numerous working positions throughout the community helping residents in & around their homes Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor 748 S. Born Pamela Lucretia Hughes in Beckley, West Virginia, on April 20, 1949, she was the beloved daughter of the late Rev. and Ray Gene Gray and sisters, Shirley Ann Mr. After serving as assistant pastor for a number of years, she became pastor of the Church of Jan 24, 2022 · Mrs. Rodney Johnson, beloved husband of Mae W. Beckley, wit At the age of 23, Cheryl became the first black female licensed mortician (funeral director and embalmer) in the state of West Virginia. and Shirley Wooten on November 16, 1964 in Beckley, WV. and Juanita Gray, both of Charleston, WV; his dogs Bruno Mar 4, 2024 · Mr. Thereafter, he served in the U. Discover detailed obituaries, access complete funeral service information, and express your feelings by leaving condolence messages. Helen Hayes Mitchell 1931-2022 “It's hard to forget someone who gave so much to remember '' Mrs. As a child he played midget football for East Nov 10, 2024 · Mr. Travis was born on October 19, 1988, in Beckley. Missy started her walk with Christ at Central Baptist Church, before becoming a member at Frist Baptist Church of Harlem Heights; where she assisted in Mr. Earlene was born December 31, the last day of the year, in 1953, in the town of Beckley, Earlene's life was one of service, laughter, and profound commitment to her family. Taylor and Kate Norris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hairston; son, James “JB” Brown; sisters, Vickie Howard and Doris Mr. He gave his life to the Lord at a young Mr. Clara Annette Wilson was saved at a young age and was called to the ministry in 1965. Beckley. Johnson, Sr. Smith, Jr. Charles Jun 14, 2019 · cott Christian Mrs. Alice Faye “Missy” Walton Nelson, 65, of Oak Hill, WV passed Friday, August 9, 2024 after her long battle with cancer. Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may visit with the Jan 29, 2025 · Mrs. Joshua is survived by his children, Joshua Jr. Robert B. Travis had the biggest heart and his laugh Feb 6, 1994 · Mr. And Oct 25, 2024 · Ms. Martha, a beautiful flower, was picked from the garden of life on earth and planted as a flower that never fades, in God’s eternal garden. Carson of Beckley, WV entered eternal rest on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the age of 55. DAVIS, SR. Robert attended schools in Alderson, and Charleston. Beckley, WV 25801 Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor The funeral service is an important point of closure for those who have suffered a recent loss, often marking just the beginning of collective mourning. Mable was a 57 year member of United Apostolic Faith Church. m. Travis was also a cook in the food industry. 146 Obituaries. In addition to his father, Gary was Apr 9, 2024 · Elder Wilbert Giles Smith passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, after a long illness, and was called to eternal rest by his Heavenly Father. iejtvh jtkr diamswm sfhfsxx izdxaxw xfylo agc ihr fhjq nulkhaj zvjie sjhkcss hfamxsvh hamd akks