Bethel High Virginia Alumni Obituaries

Kelly was born in Rumford ME on August 31 1961 to the late Lee and Virginia Smith Hutchins the same day her late sister Jill was born six years earlier. Kelly passed away peacefully on January 25 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House due to Myelodysplastic Syndrome as a result of chemotherapy treatment ...

The Reverend Charles F. Blalock Sr. 94 departed this life onSeptember 6 2025 at Emory Palliative Care Center Atlanta Georgia.He was born on March 3 1931 to the late William Eldridge Blalock Sr.and Mattie B. Wilder in Raleigh North Carolina. Chuck "B" as he was well known was educated in the public s...

Her Story Ms. Diane Angie Pride Williams was born November 28 1955 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. She was the dearly lovedonly child of thelate Emanuel Pride and Angeline Sampson Pride. As many did at the time Angeline and her younger brother Clarence left behind their mother and siblings in Jacksonv...

Ronald Joseph Davis age 69 went to be with the Lord on November 28 2025 following a brief battle with cancer. His final hours were spent peacefully and surrounded by family. Ron is survived by his beloved wife Sharon and children Gail David and Annie Jeff his five grandchildren Britton Melanie Camry...

Merlyn Bus L. Corbett 84 of Knox passed away at home on Saturday November 1 2025 following an extended illness. Born on July 21 1941 in Brookville Merlyn was the son of the late Howard and Harriet Carrier Corbett. Merlyn graduated from Keystone High School. He then served four years in the Navy on a...

Thomas Baldwin Sr. affectionately known as Mr. B was born November 25 1929 in Vinton Virginia to the union of Willie and Maebel Pratt Baldwin. He was reared and nurtured in Roanoke Virginia. On Monday October 27 2025 surrounded by his family he gained his heavenly wings as he heard the Savior say En...

Born Carol Leora Barrett in Youngstown OH on September 14 1943 to the union of Vernon S. Barrett Sr. and Ora McCain Barrett Carol grew up in the diverse ethnic community of the former Monkeys Nest on Dakota Street. Carol married Lewis W. Macklin North High School sweethearts and from that union they...

Carl Malcolm Williams Easy Money went home to be with his Lord on December 24 2025. He was the husband of Mary Catherine Monica Murphy Williams whom he shared 50 years of marriage. She was his life partner and friend. Born in West Chester at Chester County Hospital on February 29 1944 he was the son...

On December 2 2025 Miss Lucille Majorie Woodley 82 peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the presence of her family and two favorite Deacons. Affectionately known as Thomasine Tommy or Tom Lucille was born on November 26 1943 to the late Thomas Hardy Mason and Emma Virg...

February 11 1928 was no ordinary day in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. In the home of William H. and Katherine Bacon Gibbs a snowstorm swept through the city blanketing it in white. Yet within the Gibbs household warmth and joy filled the air as they welcomed their fifth childa beautiful baby girl named...

Lalah Florence Smith was born on December 5 1934 in Lester West Virginia to Juanita Shumate and George Clayton Smith. She was the sister of three siblings Wanda Ellen and Virginia. Wanda the only remaining sister resides in Northern Virginia. Florence earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters deg...

Theodore James Widgeon quietly answered the Masters call on November 30 2025 with his beloved daughter by his side. He was born to Victoria and William Widgeon in 1929 at the beginning of the Great Depression. As a toddler his Aunt LenaWidgeon Brokenborough became his guardianmother until adulthood ...

Nelda J. Barnes age 85 of Lawrence passed away on Sunday January 11 2026. She was born on October 17 1940 in Pinnacle AR a daughter of the late Jefferson Dudley Barnes and Irene Watson Barnes. Nelda graduated Valedictorian of her class at Magnolia High School in New Martinsville WV and then attended...

Our beloved Ruby Laury daughter of the late Robert Wakefield and Rachel Shackford departed this world on August 26th 2025 at the age of 79 surrounded by her family. A devoted wife mother grandmother sister aunt and cherished friend Ruby touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness. Ruby Le...

Cheryl Ann Cain age 67 of Berkeley Springs WV died on Tuesday December 2 2025 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born September 25 1958 in Cheverly MD she was the daughter of the late Calvin Curtis and Naomi Frances Trail Fox. Cheryl was a high school graduate and went on ...

Fred Lee Williams 90 of Hunter Ave. Kannapolis NC relinquished his claim on this earthly life on Wednesday December 24 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus and began his final journey with our Lord and Savior. He was born July 30 1935 in Lowndes County GA to the late Fred Williams and the late Henrietta S...

On Wednesday December 17 2025 John B. Oliver 85 of John Baker Rd. Fieldale VA peacefully transitioned from this earthly life. He was born in Henry County VA on May 13 1940 to the late Jessie Mack Oliver and Betty Hairston Oliver. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his wife Aman...

Melba Jane Stocker 75 of Jacksonville Illinois and formerly of Arenzville and Carthage died Friday December 5 2025 at her home. She was born on June 11 1950 in Jacksonville the daughter of Martin and Mary Wilson Joeckel. She is survived by her niece Christina Bill Hannah of Lawrenceville GA great ni...

Emma Russell at the age of 79 passed away on Christmas Eve at her daughters home in Radford. A lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church she leaves behind a legacy of love and service unto the Lord. The youngest of six children born to Roy and Ora Lee Taylor Emma exemplified the life of a tr...

The Reverend Lloyd Haskett Sr. age 71 of Hampton Virginia passed away peacefully on October 18 2025 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Born June 2 1954 in Surry County he was the fourth of seven children of the late Ernest and Annie Bell Haskett. Raised in the church he developed a lifelong...

was born on July 9 1937 in Belleville FL to the late Emory Wright Sr and Americus Wright. She graduated in 1956 from J.R.E Lee High School in Jasper FL. Evelyn was employed by Farmhouse Restaurant in Lake Park GA retiring in 2011 after 26 years of service. accepted Christ at an early age and was a m...