Grace Funeral & Cremation Service

02/02/2026

Patsy Caudill, 79, of Beckley, West Virginia, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2026, following a short illness. She was born on October 14, 1946, in Otsego, West Virginia, to the late Minnie Edna Rinehart Baker and Bernice Franklin Baker.

In addition to her parents Patsy was preceded in death by brother, Roger Baker; and sister, Karen Bouchard.

Patsy lived a life marked by faithful service to her Lord and love for others. She joyfully served her church in many capacities over the years, including singing in the choir, working with the youth group, leading children’s ministries such as AWANA, children’s church, and Vacation Bible School, and participating in senior adult ministry.

For many decades, Patsy also served as the school secretary at Greater Beckley Christian School in Prosperity, West Virginia. Through her kindness, encouragement, and steadfast faith, she touched countless lives and viewed her daily work as a ministry.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving and faithful husband of 50 years, Jimmy Caudill; her daughter, Amanda Moye and her son-in-law, Brent Moye; along with numerous extended family members and dear friends.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Crab Orchard Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Dillon officiating. Friends and family may call from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the service beginning at noon. A private burial for immediate family will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.

Grace Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to be serving the Caudill family.

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01/23/2026

Fun Funeral Fact Friday!!

Have you heard of the Egyptian, Ancient Greek, and North-Eastern African tradition of Totenpass?

Members of the ancient religions of Orpheus and Dionysus, and some Egyptian and Semitic religions, used passports of the dead in their funeral and burial customs. These memorial tablets were made of metal or stone and featured an image of the deceased on one side. Details on how to navigate the afterlife awaited you on the other side.

01/21/2026

Leonard K. Parker, Sr., 65, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on January 20, 2026. He was born in Charleston on November 14, 1960, to the late George Leonard Parker and Flora Belle Johnson Parker.

Those left to cherish his memory include, sons, Leonard K. Parker, Jr. and his wife Krystle, Bobby Parker and his wife Karen; grandchildren, Austin Parker, Landon Parker, Kaden Parker, Ethan Parker, Zach Walker, Candice Parker; great grandchildren, Amelia Starkey, Laney Starkey, Waylon Walker, Hudson Walker, numerous brothers, sisters and cousins who will miss him greatly.

At this time, no services have been scheduled.

Grace Funeral & Cremation Service is proud to be serving the Parker family.

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01/20/2026

Randall Freddy “Randy” Worrells, 71, of Beaver, passed away on January 14, 2026, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley. He was born in Beckley on December 11, 1954, to the late Freddy and Edith Mae Israel Worrells.

In Addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Diane Worrells.

He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Worrells Ross and her husband Andrew of Oklahoma, and brothers, Richard Worrells and his wife Melody, and Robert Worrells and his wife Debbie.

At this time, no services have been scheduled.

Grace Funeral & Cremation Service is proud to be of service to the Worrells family.

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01/09/2026

Fun Funeral Fact Friday!!

Have you heard of the Victorian England tradition of Memento Mori?

Death and grief were widely celebrated during the Victorian era, and photographs of the deceased were widely used in their funeral and burial customs. Spirit photos, which used double exposure cameras to create a shadowy photograph of the deceased person alongside a solid picture of the mourners, were extremely popular. Jewelry or other mementos made from the dead's hair were also highly valued and frequently exchanged as tokens of affection.

01/02/2026

Fun Funeral Fact Friday!!

Have you heard of the New Orleans tradition of a Jazz Funeral?

This funeral procession is unique to Cajun, New Orleans, and Louisiana culture, combining elements of European and African traditions. To the chorus of laments and other mournful musical selections, the deceased person is carried in a jazz procession from the crematorium or chapel to the cemetery. The band plays more upbeat music at the subsequent celebration of the person’s life.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year's Eve from all of us here at Grace. We hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year's and makes smart decisions! Be careful, be smart, and make some great memories to take into 2026!

12/26/2025

Fun Funeral Fact Friday!!

Have you heard of the Jade Suit Burial from the Han Dynasty in China?

During the Han dynasty, the king and queen wore jade ceremonial garments to their funerals and final resting places. Jade was cut into squares, rectangles, and triangles, and later threaded with wires to create armor-like pieces. They were costly and took several years to complete.

12/25/2025

From all of us here at Grace, we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays. No matter what or how you celebrate, we hope you stay safe and get to enjoy the day with those you love.

12/12/2025

Fun Funeral Fact Friday!!

Have you heard of the Filipino Tinguian Funeral?

In this tradition, people usually dress the deceased in their best clothes, sit them in a seat, and give them a cigarette before they are buried. And the decedent sits there ‘smoking’ for weeks.

12/05/2025

Fun Funeral Fact Friday!!

Have you heard of the Chinese and Filipino tradition of Hanging Coffins?

Hanging coffins are a common practice in China, particularly on mountainsides and other inaccessible locations. In the Philippines, the town of Sagada held the widespread belief that if a deceased person's coffin were closer to the sky, their soul would rest easier.

11/28/2025

Fun Thanksgiving Fact Friday??

Did you know the first Turkey Trot was in the 1890s?

Buffalo, New York, was the first city to host a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning in 1896. Only six runners participated in the race that year, running on stretches of dirt road for roughly five miles. President Lincoln set the November date to coincide with the Pilgrims' landing on Plymouth Rock.

Did you know Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird?

He wrote in a letter to his daughter, "For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our Country...For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird."

Did you know the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade featured Central Park Zoo animals?

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was originally called the "Macy's Christmas Parade" to kick off the holiday shopping season. Held in 1924, the first parade included monkeys, bears, camels, and elephants borrowed from the Central Park Zoo instead of the traditional character balloons we know today.

Did you know Snoopy has made the most appearances in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Forty-four years after the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Snoopy made his debut as a balloon in 1968. Throughout the years, the beagle has been represented by a total of seven balloons, making 39 appearances "on and off through 2015" before he was replaced by Charlie Brown in 2016. He returned as an astronaut for the 2019 parade, bringing his balloon total to eight.

Did you know the majority of Americans secretly don't like traditional Thanksgiving dishes, but they still eat them anyway?

A whopping 68 percent of Americans dislike Thanksgiving dishes like canned cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and even turkey itself, according to a 2019 Instacart survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults conducted online by the Harris Poll—but they'll still eat them in honor of tradition. Times are changing, however: Thirty percent of Thanksgiving dinner hosts have served something other than turkey as their main course (pork is the second most popular option).