The Obituary Section

Ellen Louverta Cox

, West Virginia

May 16, 2026

Ellen “Louverta” Cox, 84, of Beckley, formerly of Red Springs passed away on May 17, 2026 at Raleigh General Hospital.Louverta was born on July 12, 1941 in Red Springs, WV; she was the daughter of the late Neva Irene Smith.In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her husband, Alpha Givens Cox and a sister, Drema Ennis- Agee.She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and sewing. Louverta loved her family, she was very compassionate and loved when family visited.Those left to cherish her memory is one daughter, Brenda Straw of Beckley; one son, Daniel (Susan) Cox and of Red Springs; Sisters, Helen Alverta Fox of Danese, Eileen (Walter) Fox of Dawson Road and Patty Coons of Indiana; 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2026 at Wallace & Wallace Chapel, Rainelle. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Red Springs. Friends may gather with the family…

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Evelyn Mae Fortney

, West Virginia

May 13, 2026

 Evelyn Mae Fortney, 75, of Valley Head formerly of White Sulphur Springs passed away on May 14, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.She was born July 8, 1950 in Ronceverte and was the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel Donovan Hutchison, Jr.Evelyn was a homemaker. She enjoyed embroidery, cross stitch and sewing and made pillows for her family She was an amazing Aunt who selflessly helped to raise many nieces and nephews. She was an excellent cook who made the absolute Best macaroni and cheese. She was loved by all who knew her and her loss will deeply be felt by those closest to her. She is irreplaceable as are her bear hugs and her love for all things purple.Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband John Bittinger, son in law Russell Florida; granddaughters Jasmine Dawn Fortney and Katalina Harrison; nephews Donovan Gahm; Dereck…

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Gregory Paul Skaggs

, West Virginia

Gregory Paul Skaggs, I passed away from this life at his residence on May 16, 2026. Gregworked as a factory worker/ supervisor in manufacturing.Gregory was born on November 30, 1965 to Clarence “Butch” and Ruth Dempsey Skaggs.Those who preceded him in death are his grandparents Robert and Claudia Dempsey,father, Clarence “Butch” Skaggs and a daughter, Rebecca Skaggs.Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Annetta McClung Skaggs, mother: RuthSkaggs, sons: Gregory Skaggs, II and Jack Skaggs, daughter: Jessica McClung, sisters:Ruth Ann Church, Cathy Lyn Demitroff, brother: Robert Skaggs. Six grandchildren:William Skaggs, Aubrie Skaggs, Gregory Skaggs, III, Heaven McClung, Isaiah Koch,and Starla Koch.A Funeral Service will be held at Ansted Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at1:00 P.M., with Pastor Randy Spurgeon officiating. Family and friends may visit from12 noon until time of the service.The interment will be held at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor, West Virginia followingthe Funeral Service.Wallace…

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Jacqueline Richardson Bennett

, West Virginia

Jacqueline Richardson Bennett, 85, of Lewisburg, WV, died at The Peyton Hospice House, on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Born August 5, 1940, in Marlinton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Jack Richardson and Vivian Musgrave Richardson.Jackie was a graduate of Lewisburg High School and West Virginia University. She was a retired teacher. She taught Home Economics at West Virginia University, as well as Kanawha and Greenbrier County Schools.Following her retirement from teaching, she became a realtor for several years. She was an active member of Old Stone Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder as well as the Care Committee. She was a 50+ year member of P.E.O., Chapter O, where she served as President from 1979-80; the Savannah Garden Club; an All Star 4-H member and Leader; member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority; a past member of the City of Lewisburg Planning Commission, and she loved…

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Billy Gene Cassell

, West Virginia

Billy Gene Cassell 66 of Durbin passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at home.Billy was born January 15, 1960 at Marlinton to the late Teddie Gray and Arlena Mae Halterman Cassell. Also, proceeding him in death is an infant daughter Tara Beth.Billy was a painter/conductor for the Durbin Greenbrier Valley Railroad. He was a member of the Calvary Gospel Church in Durbin.Surviving Billy is his wife Sharon “Sherry” Lynn Bennett Cassell of Durbin; daughters, Melissa Nelson of Durbin, Jennifer Peck and husband Clifford of Durbin and Shannon Cassell of Durbin; Timothy Rexrode of Johnstown, PA and David Rexrode of Durbin; grandchildren, Kaila Baldwin (Dylan), Dakin Rexrode, Isaiah Peck, Garrett Nelson, Baylee Nelson, Zoey Rexrode, Emory Shipman and Emilee Shipman; great grandchildren, Aria Baldwin and Dylan Baldwin, Jr.; sisters, Brenda Riffe of Charleston, Shari Johnston of Marlinton and Laura Layton and husband Mike of Inlet Beach, Florida; brothers, Mike Cassell and…

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