Blue Ridge Funeral Home Memorial Gardens & Cremations

Beautiful Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Memorial Gardens & Cremations in Beckley, West Virginia, and Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home in Sophia, West Virginia, have provided generations of West Virginia families with high-quality funeral, cemetery and cremation services. Our caring staffs are committed to providing you with exceptional assistance to meet your needs and the value your family deserves. At Blue Ridge and Williams-Blue Ridge, we believe that every life is unique, and every funeral should be too. We celebrate life. And for those who would like to plan ahead, we offer The Simplicity Plan® prearrangement program, an easy way to handle an important family responsibility. Each of our locations features unique options to fit your individual needs. We invite you to learn more about our funeral homes and memorial gardens.

BLUE RIDGE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATIONS (Beckley)
Standing in view of Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens is the impressive Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Designed with your family's comfort in mind, the spacious funeral home features two large chapel areas, pleasant sitting and family rooms and comfortable arrangement offices. For the convenience of our guests, Blue Ridge features covered entranceways and is surrounded by ample, well-lighted parking areas. With the funeral home ideally situated across from cemetery grounds, families benefit from the convenience and value of having all funeral and cemetery services provided at one location. Blue Ridge also offers an on-site crematory.

BLUE RIDGE MEMORIAL GARDENS (Beckley)
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens has long been considered one of the state's most beautiful resting places. Its picturesque grounds have provided generations of families with a quiet sense of comfort and peace of mind. Blue Ridge's gentle rolling hills give way to green lawns that offer affordable memorization options of everlasting beauty and charm. At Blue Ridge, families can choose from traditional ground burial, impressive mausoleums cremation niches or prestigious family estates.

WILLIAMS-BLUE RIDGE FUNERAL HOME (Sophia) Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, located on Virginia Street in Sophia, provides a comfortable setting for families in need of assistance. Reception areas, a coffee lounge and an ample parking area are just a few of the benefits families will find at Williams-Blue Ridge. The funeral home offers a spacious chapel area seating more than 150 guests and features beautiful stained-glass windows. Most important, the professional and caring staff at Williams-Blue Ridge is always on hand to help you create the most memorable and meaningful service possible for your loved one.

Kenny W. Mann, Licensee in Charge; Kenneth Lacy, Crematory Licensee in Charge


Our Obituaries

Patricia L. Harris

July 16, 1939 - May 22, 2013

Patricia L. Harris, 73 of Slab Fork, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Born July 16, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Della Moran Goode. Patricia loved to read, travel and enjoyed cooking for her family. She worked as an assistant dietician at the Presbyterian Nursing Home in South Carolina and at Mullens General Hospital. In addition to her...
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James Edgar Cox

November 4, 1948 - May 21, 2013

James Edgar Cox James Edgar Cox, 64 of Ury went to Heaven on Tuesday, May 21st. 2013 following a short illness. Born November 4th, 1948, he was the son of the late Silas "Tim" Cox and Bessie McKinney Cox. James was preceded in death by his two brothers, Albert and Silas Cox; a sister, Naomi Phllips and his brother-in-law, Donald Duke Cook. Those left behind to cherish his memory is...
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Thomas Franklin Bowles

January 17, 1935 - May 21, 2013

PRINCE โ€“ Thomas "Tommy" Franklin Bowles, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at his home following a long battle with cancer. Born January 17, 1935, at Thayer, he was the son of the late William David and Dolly Tincher Bowles. Tommy served in the United States Air Force. His favorite duty station was Castle Air Force Base, Atwater, California. He often referred to his time there was the...
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Addie Clotiel Stover

July 6, 1937 - May 18, 2013

Addie Clotiel Taylor Stover, 75 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18th, 2013 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley following a long illness. She resided on Clear Fork Road in Beckley. Addie was born July 6th, 1937 at Clear Creek. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Taylor and Maude Pearl Toney Taylor. Addie was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Jackson Stover and...
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Barbara W Davis

November 8, 1946 - May 17, 2013

Barbara W. Davis, 66, of Maple Fork Road, passed away on Friday May 17, 2013, from a sudden illness. She was the daughter of the late Billy G. and Frieda Rogers Cadle of Beckley. Barbara was a 1964 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and Charleston General School of Radiology. She worked as a technologist at Berkshire Orthopedic in Pittsfield, Mass, for many years. She was a member of...
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Lillian Imogene Slone

June 11, 1924 - May 16, 2013

Lillian "Imogene" Slone died at home Thursday, May 16, 2013 after a long illness with her family by her side. Lillian was born June 11, 1924 in Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Norman Judson Slone and Hazel Mae Gray Slone. In addition to her parents, Lillian is preceded in death by her brothers, Daniel Boone Slone, Norman Judson Slone, Jr. and William Joseph Slone. Imogene worked...
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Lowell Maynor

December 3, 1942 - May 14, 2013

Blue Ridge Funeral Home Beckley WV Lowell D. Maynor Lowell D. Maynor 70, of Oak Hill went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday May 14, 2013 in Hilltop Nursing Center following a long illness. Born December 31, 1942 in Harper he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Richmond Maynor. Lowell attended the Church of the Nazarene in Oak Hill, he was a Mason, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in...
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Roger "Dale" Auxier

June 7, 1955 - May 9, 2013

Roger "Dale" Auxier Roger "Dale" Auxier, 57 of Stanaford, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013 following a long illness. Born June 7, 1955, he was the son of Howard Auxier and the late Anna Lou Tucker Auxier. Those left to cherish his memory include his companion of 25 years, Mary Ann Morrison; daughters, Ashlee Belcher and husband Joe of Beckley, Amanda DelMoro and husband Pete of...
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Mildred Faye Evans

November 22, 1933 - May 9, 2013

Mildred Faye Evans, 79, of Oak Hill, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 9, 2013. Born November 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late David and Carrie Robinson. Mildred was a devout Christian and attended the Little Valley Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband; Roy H. Evans, son; James H. Evans, and her brother; David Robinson. Mildred...
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Betty Claudine Nelson

December 5, 1926 - May 7, 2013

Williams Blue Ridge Funeral Home Sophia, WV Betty Claudine Schrader Nelson Betty Claudine Schrader Nelson, 86 of Crab Orchard, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. "An Angel on earth, now an Angel in Heaven" Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Azle Ortan Nelson; daughter, Jackie Renna Rose and a son, Rocky Dwwan Nelson. Those left to...
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Patricia Faye Stover

August 3, 1941 - May 4, 2013

PATRICIA FAYE STOVER Patricia Faye Stover, 71, of Dorothy, went home to be with the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Born August 3, 1941 at Artie; she was the daughter of the late Lovell and Opal Maynor Griffith. Patricia loved playing the piano and was a member of the Dorothy Church of God. In addition to her parents, she...
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Dennis Taylor

April 26, 1934 - May 3, 2013

MSgt. USAF (ret.) Dennis Taylor MSgt. USAF (ret.) Dennis Taylor, 79, of Prosperity, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, May 3, 2013, in the Beckley VA Medical Center following a short illness. Born April 26, 1934, in Beckley, he was the son of the late Clarence and Calla Durham Taylor. Dennis was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served as a medical tech in the Air Force. After...
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William Russell Straub, Sr.

May 10, 1926 - May 2, 2013

William Russell Straub, Sr. (Bill), 86, died at home on Thursday, May 2, 2013 following several years of confinement. Born the son of the late Robert Eten and Maude Fielding Straub in Clifton Forge, VA, on May 10, 1926, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert and an infant sister, Mary Jane. Survived by his devoted wife of nearly 66 years, Nancy Hazlewood Straub; daughter Ann...
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Margie Tingle Lafferty

August 30, 1927 - May 1, 2013

Margie Lafferty, 85 of Middlesboro, KY went home to be with the Lord of Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Born August 30, 1927, she was a daughter of the late William and Dorothea Smith Tingle. Margie loved to go camping, fishing and shopping. She was an avid reader and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Margie was a 20 year member of the Midway Church of God. In...
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Sandra K. May

April 4, 1950 - April 29, 2013

Sandra K. May Sandra K. May, 63 of Saulsville went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2013. Born April 4, 1950 in Welch, WV; Sandra was a daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel King Clay. Sandra loved to travel and cook. She loved her grandchildren and she truly loved her boys. Sandra was a 1968 graduate of Glen Rogers High School; she attended Beckley College and the LPN...
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Enos Ray Morris

January 27, 1926 - April 28, 2013

Enos Ray Morris, 87, of Port Byron, IL, died Sunday, April 28, 2013, at his son's home in Bettendorf, IA. Enos was born on January 27, 1926, in Sanderson, WV, the son of Della Patton Morris. He married JoAnn Jarrell and she preceded him in death in July of 1996. Enos was a United States Marine Corps Veteran, retiring in 1969. He was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church and the American...
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Christopher Columbus Copley

October 7, 1921 - April 28, 2013

Christopher Columbus Copley, 91, of Daniels went home to be with his Lord, on Sunday, April 28, 2013 in the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Born October 7, 1921 in Hardy, Kentucky he was the son of the late Allen and Mary Lawson Copley. Mr. Copley was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. serving proudly during the war to end all wars, World War II; from 1940 until 1946 he served...
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Jeffrey McKinney

July 14, 1957 - April 23, 2013

Jeffrey Allan McKinney Jeffrey "Jeff" Allan McKinney 55, of Gallipolis Ohio formerly of Mullens passed away Tuesday April 23, 2013. Born July 14, 1957 in Beckley he was the son of the late Glen and Irene Blankenship McKinney. Jeff loved animals, he was a avid nascar fan, and loved collecting the dye cast model cars. He was a skilled mechanic, and believed that laughter was the best...
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Genevieve Kathleen Dewese

November 25, 1931 - April 23, 2013

Blue Ridge Funeral Home Beckley, WV Genevieve Dewese, originally from Ikes Fork, WV entered her eternal life Tuesday afternoon, April 23, 2013 surrounded by family and loved ones. Genevieve was born on November 25, 1931 in Isaban WV, to Greenway and Mazie Cline. She attended Iaeger High School, and continued her education at Concord University in Athens, WV, she graduated in 1955 with a...
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Virginia A. Amick

October 15, 1920 - April 21, 2013

Virginia A. Amick Virginia A. Amick, 92, of Beckley, WV, died April 21, 2013. She was a devoted spouse, mother, and grandmother, who will be missed by all. Virginia spent the last year at Bedford County Nursing Home in Bedford, VA. "Ginny" was born on October 15, 1920 to John L. and Margaret B. Osborne of Hinton, WV. She was one of eight children. Virginia was married to James...
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Shelva Pennington Bittinger

April 21, 1943 - April 21, 2013

Blue Ridge Funeral Home Beckley, WV Shelva J. (Pennington) Bittinger Shelva J. (Pennington) Bittinger, 70, of Beckley, WV, celebrated her birthday with her family, and was called up to celebrate with the Lord that evening on April 21, 2013. She is preceded in death by her father, John T. Duncan and her mother Mary Wallace. She is survived by three sisters, Betty Young, Shirley Moore,...
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Franklin D. Cunningham, Jr.

June 26, 1966 - April 18, 2013

Franklin D. Cunningham Jr. Our beloved brother, son, grandson and uncle, Frank D. Cunningham, Jr. 46, of Greensboro, NC formerly of Sophia, WV went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2013. He was born July 29, 1966 in Beckley, WV to the late Franklin D. Cunningham, Sr. and Edith Bryant Cunningham. Others preceded in death are paternal grandparents Hansford and Thelma Cunningham,...
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Leon Ansel Waggoner

November 21, 1918 - April 17, 2013

Leon A. "John" Waggoner Leon A. "John" Waggoner, 94 of Beckley passed away April 17, 2013. Born November 21, 1918, in Wirt County, WV, he was the son of the late Roy and Laura Feree Waggoner. Leon enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Leon was employed with Cabot Corporation for 38 years and as an Independent Oil and Gas operator for 35 years. He was a graduate of Wirt County High...
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Phillip Ray Gibson, Sr.

July 12, 1918 - April 13, 2013

Phillip Ray Gibson Phillip Ray Gibson, Sr., 94, of Craig, Colorado, formerly of Helen, began a new life in a better place Saturday, April 13, 2013. Born July 12, 1918 to Benjamin H. and Pearl Lacy Gibson, he was one of six children, one girl and five boys. He grew up on the Winding Gulf and graduated from Collins High School before entering the Army during World War II. Following...
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Frances Louise

March 30, 1944 - April 13, 2013

Frances Louise Reeves Frances Louise Reeves, 69 of Stanaford passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013. Born March 30, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Ray Claypool and Reba Claypool. Frances enjoyed baking, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Frances is preceded in death by her daughter, Chesalene Reeves; brother,...
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James Aaron Pridemore

December 26, 1972 - April 12, 2013

Blue Ridge Funeral Home Beckley, WV James Aaron Pridemore James Aaron Pridemore, 40 of Oak Hill passed away Friday, April 12, 2013. Born December 26, 1972, he was the son of Franklin Pridemore and the late Sandra Justus Pridemore. James enjoyed Spending time with his son and being a father, Spending time outdoors, guiding the river, hiking, mountain biking, and riding his...
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Opal Marie Meadows

September 28, 1930 - April 12, 2013

Opal Marie Meadows 82, of Daniels went to be with her Lord on Friday April 12, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, surrounded by her family. Born September 28, 1930 in Pearisburg VA, she was the daughter of the late William and Alma Skeens Broyles. Opal was a 1948 graduate of Narrows High School in Narrows Va. Opal was remembered by her classmates with this little saying "a funny...
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Roger L. Weis

July 15, 1948 - April 12, 2013

Roger L. Weis, 64 of Glen Daniel, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 12, 2013. Born July 15, 1948, he was the son of Clarence and Rushie Irene Weis. In addition to his parents, Roger is preceded in death by his daughter, Sheila Ann Weis. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Darlene Lilly Weis of Glen Daniel; son, Scott Weis of FL; step-daughter, Robin Strader...
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Johnny A Wallace

November 19, 1947 - April 10, 2013

Johnny A. Wallace, 65 of Odd, WV, passed away Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 in a local hospital after a short illness. He was born at Odd, WV, November 19th, 1947, the son of the late Harry and Lorena Wallace. He was loved so very much by his family and many, many friends. He was a 1965 graduate of Stoco High School. Johnny served in the U.S. Army and also Vietnam. He was a member of the...
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Harry Beuran Atkinson, Jr

August 24, 1924 - April 10, 2013

Harry Beuran Atkinson Harry Beuran Atkinson, 88, of Beckley was lovingly welcomed into the arms of God on April 10, 2013, following a short illness. Born August 24, 1924, he was the son of the late Harry Atkinson, Sr. and Lillian Pearl Atkinson. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Atkinson McClure; grandsons, Mark Louis Atkinson and William Guy Atkinson, II, also preceding...
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Robert Minnick , Jr.

February 12, 1950 - April 8, 2013

Robert D. Minnick Jr., 63, of Beaver, went home to be with his Lord and to enter his eternal home Monday, April 8, 2013, at his residence following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born February 12, 1950, in Affinity, he was the son of the late Robert Minnick, and Mary Duff Minnick of Illinois. Robert was a man of many hobbies; he enjoyed his dogs and his pet bird, he was a fan of the...
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Dorothy Eladene Pickle

September 27, 1921 - April 8, 2013

Dorothy Eladene Pickle 91, of Beckley began a new life in a better world on Monday, April 8, 2013 following a stroke. She died peacefully at The Greystone Inn where she had made her home for the last few months. Eladene was born on September 27, 1921 in Princeton WV, she was the daughter of the late James and Ina Pickle. She was a member of the Sophia United Methodist Church where she served...
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Lloyd Aliff

April 18, 1931 - April 8, 2013

Hubert Lloyd Aliff Hubert Lloyd Aliff 81, of Beckley went home to be with the Lord on Monday April 8, 2013 in the Beckley VA Medical center following a long illness. Born April 18, 1931 in Helen he was the son of the late Woodrow Aliff and Ethel Bolen Satterlee. Lloyd was a veteran of the United State Air Force. He worked for General Motors in Grand Rapids Mi, for thirty years. Following...
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Sheila Sawyers

November 10, 1939 - April 7, 2013

Shelia Imogene Sawyers, 73 of Stanaford passed away April 7th, 2013 at Bowers Hospice House of Southern, WV of cancer. Born November 10th, 1939 at Backus Mountain; Sheila was the daughter of the late John H. and Myrtle M. Sawyers. She graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1957 and was employed by Beckley Manufacturing from 1964 until 1977 and K-Mart from the mid eighties until 2005. ...
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Harold Joe Via

September 4, 1936 - April 5, 2013

HAROLD JOE VIA The big buck can rest a little easier now. The great hunter has laid down his rifle and the Volkswagen King has laid down his tools as our beloved Harold Joe Via went home to be with the Lord, Friday morning, April 5, 2013. Harold was the most enduring and courageous person we have ever known having under gone a heart transplant in 1994 and a kidney transplant in 1995. He...
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Brenda Sizemore

March 3, 1945 - April 4, 2013

Brenda Sizemore, 68 of Mullens, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013. Born March 3, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Caskel Davis and Ruby Cleary. Brenda enjoyed working on cryptograms and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Conrad. Those left to cherish her memory include...
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Gary Wayne Smith, Jr.

June 26, 1990 - April 3, 2013


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Loretta F. Stover

June 5, 1929 - March 30, 2013

Loretta F. Stover, 83 of Clear Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2013. Born June 5, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Omego and Barbara Dunbar Stover. Loretta loved to read books; she was a grade school teacher at Clear Fork High School until retirement. Loretta attended the Workman's Creek Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Loretta is preceded in...
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Sherman Sowder

September 16, 1932 - March 30, 2013

Blue Ridge Funeral Home Beckley WV Sherman M. Sowder Sherman M. Sowder 80, of MacArthur passed away Saturday March 30, 2013 in the Bowers Hospice House following a long illness. Born September 16, 1932 in Weirwood WV he was the son of the late William Ernest and Goldie Settle Sowder. Sherman worked for Oscar Vecellio building Valley Drive which is now Robert C. Byrd Drive; he also...
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James Hart

June 10, 1940 - March 24, 2013

James (Jim) A. Hart SANDSTONE โ€” James (Jim) A. Hart, 72, of Sandstone, went home to be with his mother, very peaceably in his sleep on Sunday, March 24, 2013. Born June 10, 1940, in Fireco, WV, he was the son of the late James and Beulah Cadle Hart. Jim loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and playing with his grandchildren. Those left to cherish Jim's memory include his five children...
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William Dudley Dugger, Sr.

July 7, 1926 - March 24, 2013

WILLIAM DUDLEY DUGGER William Dudley Dugger, Sr passed away on Sunday, March 24th in Fort Pierce, FL. A tinkerer to the end, he was hospitalized with a screwdriver in his pocket. He was born July 7, 1926 in Savannah, G.A. and lived the last thirty years in Mount Hope, WV and Vero Beach, FL with his loving wife Margaret Dugger. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and a...
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Ruth Marie Wilcox

September 11, 1917 - March 20, 2013

Ruth Marie Wilcox, 95, of Edgewood Summit, Charleston, formerly of Beckley, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Ruth was born September 11, 1917, in Blowing Rock, NC, to Jesse L. and Maude Nichols Hamlet. She was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church for over 70 years. She was a member of American Baptist Women and Daughters of the American Revolution. She served on...
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Alan David Helbing

January 25, 1960 - March 18, 2013

Alan, David Helbing, age 53, passed away suddenly on 3/18/2013 at 204 Beaver Avenue, Beckley, West Virginia. He was born on 1/25/1960 in Seoul, Korea to his parents, Theodore and Kimberly. He attendend Western Kentucky Univeristy, General Motors Institute, Cleveland State, the University of Louisville and then graduated in 1983 from Tampa College with a degree in Computer Science. His high...
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Cynthis Mildred Fink

March 2, 1928 - March 17, 2013

Cynthia Mildred Milam Fink Cynthia Mildred Milam Fink, 85, of Beckley, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Born March 2, 1928 in Glen Daniel, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Everette and Amy Callison Milam of Glen Daniel. Mrs. Fink spent her childhood in Glen Daniel, where she loved gardening with her dad and sewing with her mom. She...
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Johnnie Moore

January 21, 1942 - March 14, 2013

Johnnie Moore 72, of Maple Fork Road, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday March 14, 2013 in Raleigh General Hospital following a sudden illness. Born January 21, 1941 in Pax he was the son of the late Jack and Vivian Williams Moore. Johnnie was a disabled coal miner, who loved old cars, flying, but the joy of his life was his family, especially his children and grandchildren. In...
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Eula Pat Atha

February 24, 1941 - March 13, 2013

Blue Ridge Funeral Home Beckley, WV Eula Patsy Stover Atha Eula Patsy Stover Atha passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 after a long illness. Born February 24, 1941, she was the daughter of the late French Patrick and Hazel Stover. She was mother, homemaker, LPN and a graduate of the WV Tech Nursing Program in Montgomery, WV. Mrs. Atha enjoyed gardening, country music and spending...
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Hester Mae McClanahan Gill

February 21, 1927 - March 12, 2013

Hester Mae McClanahan Gill, 86 of Beckley went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Born February 21, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Arnold and Anna McCormick McMillion. In addition to her parents, Hester is preceded in death by her son, Robert Lloyd McClanahan; grandsons, Preston Amick, Travis Hylton, and Ryan Atwood. Those left to cherish her memory include her...
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John Wayne Hopkins

August 4, 1947 - March 11, 2013

John Wayne Hopkins, 65 of Coal City went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 11, 2013. Born August 4th, 1947, he was a son of the late John and Pearl Harless Hopkins. Wayne loved bowling and attending church. He was a 1965 graduate of Stoco High School. Wayne was a deacon at Sunset Hills Missionary Baptist Church in Coal City. In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by...
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Mary Ann Baker

July 11, 1942 - March 9, 2013

Mary Ann Baker Mary Ann Baker 70, of Bentree passed away Saturday March 9, 2013 in the Bowers Hospice House, following a short illness. Born July 11 1942 in Otsego, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lester O'Dell, and Margie Virginia Grose of Mount Hope. Mary Ann was a 1960 graduate of Nicholas County High School. She was a caregiver, for the elderly, and she touched many lives and...
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Ashley Kay " Sissy K" Collins

July 3, 1984 - March 8, 2013

ASHLEY KAY COLLINS Ashley "Sissy K" Kay Collins, 28, of Beckley, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 8, 2013. Born July 3, 1984 in Beckley; she was the daughter of the Charles William Collins, Sr. of Beckley and the late Deborah Kay Collins. Ashley was a 2002 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. In addition to her father, those left to cherish her memory include...
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Mary Bolen

December 13, 1932 - March 6, 2013

Mary Bolen Mary Bolen 80, of Princewick, went home to be with her Lord, on Wednesday March 6, 2013 in the Bowers Hospice House following a long illness. Born December 13, 1932 in Ellison WV, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Winnie Bolen Farley. Mary loved cooking, being with her family, but she dearly loved the Lord, she attended Cale's Chapel in Coal City, and the Beckley Church...
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JC Lambert

April 12, 1934 - March 4, 2013

J.C. Lambert, 78 of Mt. Hope, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 4, 2013; born April 12, 1934 in Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia. He was a Military Veteran and worked in the coal fields. J.C. was a member of Packs Branch Baptist Church. He loved being outdoors, loved dogs in general and beagles in particular. He was competitive, loved winning, especially at...
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Jarred Steven Wellman

February 16, 1991 - March 4, 2013

Jarred Steven Wellman, 22 of Beckley went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 4, 2013. Born February 16, 1991, he is the son of Steve and Amanda Wellman. Jarred was an Eagle Scout and was a member of BSA Troop 103. Jarred loved being around people and spending time with his family. He was interested in vintage sports cars, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the...
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Ronald William Vaught

June 14, 1944 - March 2, 2013

Ronald William Vaught Ronald William Vaught, 68 of Beckley went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 2, 2013. Born June 14, 1944, he was a son of the late Lester and Mary Pittman Vaught. Ronald loved spending time with his family and woodworking in his shop. He received an Associate's Degree from Beckley College and attended Morris Harvey College in Charleston, WV. Ronald...
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Lorena Mae "Logan" Wallace

August 5, 1920 - March 1, 2013

LORENA MAE "LOGAN" WALLACE Lorena Mae "Logan" Wallace, 92, of Odd, WV passed away March 1st, 2013. She was born August 5, 1920 at Odd, WV. She was the daughter of the late Grant and Claudia Logan. Mrs. Wallace was a very beloved and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had always been a hard worker and loved people. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She was...
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Joan Carolyn Taylor

July 28, 1937 - February 26, 2013

Joan Carolyn Taylor Joan Carolyn Taylor, 75 of Beckley passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Born July 28, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mahala Parrish Hamilton. Joan enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, quilting, cultivating flowers and raising a garden. She loved to listen to Elvis Presley music. Joan was a graduate of Collins High School; she retired...
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Krista Erin Ryder

September 18, 1980 - February 26, 2013

KRISTA ERIN RYDER On February 26, 2013 our dear daughter, mother, sister, and friend, Krista Ryder, 32, of Beckley lost her courageous battle with cancer but earned her wings and Heaven gained an angel. Born September 18, 1980 at Beckley to Richard and Pam Ryder. Krista enjoyed her family get togethers, crafting, boating, and water skiing. She was a member of the Bradley Freewill...
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Eldridge "Troutman" Amick, Jr.

December 2, 1955 - February 25, 2013

Eldridge "Troutman" Amick Jr. Eldridge "Troutman" Amick Jr. 57, of Rupert passed away Monday February 25, 2013 in the Beckley VA medical center following a short battle with cancer. Born on December 2, 1955 in Richwood . Junior was a very proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where he rose to the rank of sergeant , while serving as a jet engine mechanic. He loved being outdoors...
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Joyce Allen

December 31, 1942 - February 25, 2013

Joyce Allen Joyce Allen 70, of Oak Hill passed away Monday February 25, 2013 at the Bowers Hospice House following a long illness. There will be a private memorial service on Saturday March 2, 2013, at Blue Ridge funeral Home. An online guest Registry and other information are available by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home Beckley WV
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Lois Carol Meade

March 19, 1938 - February 24, 2013

Blue Ridge Funeral Home Beckley, WV Lois Carol McDaniel Meade Lois Carol McDaniel Meade passed away Sunday February 24, 2013 at home following a long illness. Lois was born March 19th, 1938 to Agnes Connor McDaniel and Horace Jerome McDaniel. Lois was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and most of all a friend to everyone she met. Lois retired as hotel desk...
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Doris Lee Decker

May 29, 1932 - February 23, 2013

Doris Lee Decker, 80 of Cool Ridge went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 23rd, 2013. Born May 29, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Orville and Mavis McQuade Farley. Doris was a loving mother, wife and MaMa who lived for her family and was proud of each and everyone. She loved to cook and take care of her family especially during the holidays. Doris attended church with...
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Ruth E. Dixon Aliff

August 24, 1920 - February 21, 2013

Ruth E. Dixon Aliff, 92 of Coal City went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 21, 2013. Born August 24, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Walter Thomas and Sally Douglas McDaniel Dixon. Ruth attended the Cranberry Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her husband William Aliff and several brothers and sisters. Those left to cherish her...
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Herland "H.D." Daulph Sutphin

May 28, 1915 - February 20, 2013

HERLAND DAULPH SUTPHIN, 97, passed away at the Woodlands Retirement Community, Huntington, W.Va. on February 20, 2013. He was formerly from Beckley and Mullens, W.Va. He was born May 28, 1915 at McGraws, W. Va. He was the son of the late Addison Warren Sutphin and Della Brooks Sutphin. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 72 years, Josephine Greene Sutphin, a son Ronald Lee Sutphin...
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Serenity Hope Canaday

February 18, 2013 - February 18, 2013

Serenity Hope Canaday On February 18th, 2013, Serenity Hope Canaday became an angel. Serenity is preceded in death great-aunt, Karen Tredway, great-grandmother, Phyllis Canaday, great-grandfather, Charles Paul Stover, Sr. and great-grandfather, William P. Canaday. Those left to cherish her memories include her mother, Amber Canaday of Harvey, WV; grandmother, Lisa Canaday of Harvey, WV,...
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Pauline Clemons

July 13, 1928 - February 18, 2013

Pauline E. Clemons Pauline E. Clemons 84, of Beaver formerly of Sophia passed away Monday February 18, 2013 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born July 13, 1928 in Stotesbury WV she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chester Smith. Pauline graduated in 1946 from Mark Twain High School, she then served in the Woman's Army Corp, she then retired from many years of working at...
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Douglas MacArthur Cook

April 30, 1942 - February 16, 2013

Rev. Douglas MacArthur Cook On Saturday, February 16, 2013, our beloved Douglas MacArthur Cook, 70, of Midway passed away after a sudden illness. Born on April 30, 1942, at Slab Fork, WV, to the late William Gordon Cook and the late Frances Louise Gibson Cook, Doug was 1960 graduate of Sophia High School and a lifelong supporter of his Bluehawks. He enjoyed working on the reunion committee...
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Mary D. Lilly Roberts

July 28, 1930 - February 16, 2013

Mary D. Lilly Roberts was born on July 28, 1930. She left this earth on Saturday, February, 16, 2013 after a long illness to join her family in Heaven. She was the last surviving member of her sisters and brothers. Mary was the daughter of John Henry Lilly who died in 1944 and Nancy Birchfield who died in 1932, when Mary was only 18 months old. She was also preceded in death by her...
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Joseph "Joe" Nathaniel Aliff

September 8, 1979 - February 15, 2013

Joseph "Joe" Nathaniel Aliff 33, of Beckley passed away February 16, 2013. Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr. Beckley WV 25801
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Douglas Thomas Garnham

June 30, 1952 - February 11, 2013

DOUGLAS THOMAS GARNHAM Douglas Thomas Garnham, 60, of Beckley, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 following a apparent heart attack. Born June 30, 1952 in Dublin, Ireland to Elizabeth Caffrey Garnham of St. Johnsville, NY and the late Douglas Garnham. In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Shelby "Micki" Garnham; daughter, Melissa Audy of...
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Mary Lee Thomas

April 15, 1926 - February 10, 2013

Mary Lee Thomas 1926-2013 Mary Lee Thomas, 86, of Coal City, West Virginia passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at the Bower Hospice House in Beckley, WV with family by her side. Miss Thomas was born April 15, 1926 in Winding Gulf, West Virginia to the late Floyd Leonard (Slim) Thomas Sr and Elsie Lee Ailstock Thomas. Miss Thomas was a graduate of Collins High School class of 1944 in...
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James Dennis Williams

December 4, 1933 - February 9, 2013

JAMES DENNIS WILLIAMS James Dennis Williams, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at his residence after a short illness. Born on December 4, 1933 on Mount Tabor Road to the late Orville Lester, Sr. and Della Workman Williams. He spent his childhood on the family farm known as the Williams Dairy Farm. The family delivered milk to the Beckley area until 1965, after that, his father...
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Yvonne "Bonnie" Tyree

March 7, 1938 - February 5, 2013

Yvonne Sue "Bonnie" Tyree 74 of Midway went to see her Jesus on Tuesday February 5, 2013 in Ocala Florida hospital following a long illness. Born March 7, 1938 in Beckley she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Edith Burnside Miller. Bonnie loved life, she enjoyed traveling, eating out, and just being with her family, she was a friend to everyone she met. In addition to her...
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Jeannie Harrell Sizemore

June 5, 1953 - February 4, 2013

Jeannie Harrell Sizemore, 59 of Townsend, GA passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 4, 2013. Born June 5, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Nora Louise Blackburn Salser. Jeannie was a huge animal lover and had a green thumb. She was a 1971 graduate of Wahama High School in Mason, WV. In addition to her mother, Jeannie is preceded in death by her in-laws, Betty and Bill Sizemore. ...
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Goldie Deloris Lucas Neal Duncan

July 8, 1928 - February 2, 2013

On Saturday, February 2, 2013, God sent his Angels to escort Goldie Deloris Lucas Neal Duncan through the pearly gates of Heaven after an extended illness on this earth. Goldie was a long term resident of Coal City, WV, most recently a resident of the Ansted Center Nursing Facility. She was a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Dora Jane Mullins Lucas. Goldie attended the Cornerstone...
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Thomas Milton Hicks

August 18, 1938 - January 31, 2013

Thomas Milton Hicks, 74, of Nitro, WV, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2013. He was a wonderful Christian man who loved the Lord first and foremost. Thomas retired as a military police officer in the US Army after 20 years of service and was a supervisor for Guardsmark Inc. for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, but his true love was spreading the word of the Lord to others during...
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Randy Woolwine

September 25, 1955 - January 31, 2013

RANDY LEE WOOLWINE Randy Lee Woolwine, of Oceana died , Monday, January 28, 2013 in Huntington, after a hard fought battle with lung cancer. He was born September 25, 1955 in St. Albans, WV. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn Dearing; grandparents (adoptive parents), Thomas and Nora Woolwine; wife, Juanita; and brother, James Dearing. Randy loved spending time with his wife,...
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Paul L. Kennedy

January 6, 1931 - January 30, 2013

PAUL L. KENNEDY Paul L. Kennedy, 82, of Wyco, WV, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Born January 6, 1931 in Long Branch; he was a son of the late Floyd Paul Kennedy and the late Nora Smith Kennedy. Paul loved hunting, fishing and woodworking; he was a member of the NRA and the UMWA. Paul was a coal miner for 33 years. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death...
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James Jimmie Sauls

March 30, 1928 - January 29, 2013

James C. "Jimmy" Sauls James C. "Jimmy" Sauls, 84 of Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Born March 30, 1928, in Montcoal, WV he was a son of the late Basil Clinton Sauls and the late Nancy Margaret Sauls. He worked for Pittston Coal Corporation for 25 years, having worked a total of 42 years in the mines. He was a member of the UMWA local 1391 where...
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George Luther Burke

October 19, 1941 - January 28, 2013

GEORGE LUTHER BURKE George Luther Burke, 71, of Glen Morgan, West Virginia passed away peacefully on January 28, 2013 in Gary, West Virginia after a long illness. Born October 19, 1941 in Montgomery, Virginia, he is the son of the late George S. and Mabel M. Burke. George was the oldest of two children. He married Gayle Linden Burnett in Beckley, West Virginia on November 28, 1960. They...
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Mary Elizabeth Meadows

June 11, 1939 - January 26, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Meadows Mary Elizabeth Meadows, 73 of Columbus, OH went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Born June 11, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Gladys Woods Lilly. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Meadows; brothers, George Lilly,...
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Edward Arthur Gendron, Jr.

June 23, 1932 - January 25, 2013

Edward A. Gendron, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2013. He was born on June 23, 1932 in Cambridge, Mass. to the late Edward, Sr and Helen Gendron. He was a United States Navy Veteran and served in the Korean War. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his four brothers-in-law; Edward Christian, Tom Bishop, Robert Christian and John Gillenwater. ...
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Cynthia "Cindy" Miller

September 14, 1957 - January 25, 2013

Cynthia "Cindy" Miller 55, of Beckley formerly of Sophia went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer. Born September 14, 1957 she was daughter of the late Franklin D. and Pearl D. Miller; also proceeded in death by her daughter, Dalena Clere. Cynthia enjoyed crocheting, working on her crafts and helping others. She was a waitress at Freddie's in Beckley for about four years...
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Maurice "Reece" McCain

January 19, 1987 - January 17, 2013

On Thursday, January 17, 2013 our beloved son, brother, and friend to all he ever met, was tragically taken from us. Maurice "Reece" McCain, 25, of Oak Hill, WV, was born January 19, 1987 in Beckley. "Reece" was the son of Fannie Mae Gray and Phillip Lamont Gray also of Oak Hill, WV. Other than his dear parents, his loving sisters, Shanice McCain , and Leslie Hughes survived him in death. ...
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Shirkley Miller

July 21, 1923 - January 16, 2013

Shirkley Miller Shirkley Miller, 89 of Prosperity, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Born July 21, 1923, he was the son of the late Aken and Nema Jones Miller. Shirkley enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing and bluegrass and gospel music. He loved his mountain on his property at the ole home place. Shirkley retired from the US Army and worked in the medical...
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Mark A. Kinder II

April 27, 1986 - January 15, 2013

Mark A. Kinder, II, 26 of Beckley went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Born April 27, 1986 he was the son of Mark Kinder and Sandra Perry. Mark loved watching WVU Basketball. Mark passed away doing what he loved most โ€“ his job. He began his career with Jan-Care Ambulance approximately 2 years ago. He was a 2004 graduate of Liberty High School. His nieces and...
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Shelby "Punkin" Williams

May 27, 1929 - January 15, 2013

Shelby Ray "Punkin" Williams Shelby Ray "Punkin" Williams, 83, of Shady Spring, passed away Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 following a short illness. Born May 27, 1929 at Red Dragon-Whitesville, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph Nelson and Stollie Jarrell Williams. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 49 years, Norma Jean Thompson Williams and a...
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Jimmie D Mullins

January 26, 1938 - January 14, 2013

Jimmie D. Mullins Loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, Jimmie D. Mullins, of Dublin, VA, formerly of Bradshaw, WV passed away Monday, January 14, 2013. Born January 26, 1938, he was the son of the late Sam and Liz Rutter Mullins. Jimmie enjoyed gardening, coon-hunting, playing poker and solitaire. Jimmie had attended the Miracle Deliverance Center in Princeton, WV. Those...
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Carl Eugene Vass

November 21, 1929 - January 13, 2013

Carl Eugene Vass Carl Eugene Vass, 83 of Rhodell passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013. Born November 21, 1929, he was a son of the late William and Mary Vass. Carl enjoyed fishing and working with his hands and making things. He was employed as a laborer for the railroad for 29 years. He attended the Rhodell Church of God. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by...
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Macie Milam Taylor

May 4, 1942 - January 10, 2013

Macie Milam Taylor, 70, of Maple Fork, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Born May 4, 1942 at Helen, West Virginia to the late William and Hulda Milam. Macie enjoyed quilting, canning and needle point. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Macie took great pride in being a caregiver to others in need. In addition to her...
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Hurbert H. Farley, Jr.

January 9, 2013

Hubert H. Farley, Jr. Hubert H. Farley, Jr., 87, of Beckley, WV, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. Mr. Farley was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and retiree of Appalachian Power Company after more than forty years of service. He was preceded in death by his...
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Mabel Richardson

August 30, 1920 - January 8, 2013

Mabel Richardson Mabel Richardson 92, of Shady Spring passed away Tuesday January 8, 2013 in the Bowers Hospice House following an extended illness. Born August 30, 1920 in Crow, she was the daughter of the late Chesterfield and Lottie Bennett Boley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Earl, her daughter Bobbi, her son John and her niece Kimberly Kay. Those...
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Betty Ann Kent

August 28, 1941 - January 8, 2013

Betty Ann Kent, 71, of Beaver passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Born August 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Mary Fedderly Friery. Betty worked as a social worker for 15 years in Dallas, TX; a bank clerk at Merchants and Miners Bank in Oak Hill for 10 years and at Highlands Union Bank in Abingdon, VA for 12 years where she retired in 2000. Betty attended the...
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Beverly Mills

September 2, 1947 - January 6, 2013

Beverly Mills, 65, of Daniels, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 6, 2013. Born September 2, 1947 at Slab Fork to the late Elmer and Patricia Williams Mills. Beverly was an avid reader and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a 1965 graduate of Sophia Soak Creek High School and a graduate of both Glenville State and Marshall University. She was a special...
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Jack S. Guy

August 22, 1932 - January 5, 2013

JACK SCRAGG GUY Jack Scragg Guy, 80, of Maple Fork, a born again Christian, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Born August 22, 1932 at Glen Rogers to the late Benjamin M. Guy, Jr. and the late Dorothy McCrobie Stover Guy. Jack was also preceded in death by a brother, Benjamin M. Guy, III. Jack was a 1951 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, served our...
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Grover Gunther Aliff, Jr.

December 16, 1945 - December 31, 2012

Grover C. Gunther Aliff, Jr., 67 of Beaver passed away Thursday, December 31, 2012. Little did we know that morning that God would call your name. In life we loved you dearly. In death we do the same, it broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide and though we...
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Willard E. Wright

September 15, 1933 - December 29, 2012

Willard E. Wright Willard E. Wright, 79, of Beckley passed away December 29, 2012 at Heartland following a short illness. Born September 15, 1933 in Ophir, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Sank and Lina Wright. Willard was a graduate of Man High School, served our country in the United States Air Force, worked 38 years in the mining industry retiring from Pittston's Buffalo Mining,...
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William Carol "Gabby" Lane

February 10, 1936 - December 29, 2012

William Carol "Gabby" Lane William Carol "Gabby" Lane 76, of Beckley passed away December 29, 2012 in a local care facility following a long illness. Born February 10, 1936 in Summers County, he was the son of the late Robert and Elsie Fox Lane. Carol worked for Kirby Lumber Company of Layland, and Brooks Mining in Clifftop. Carol loved gospel music and was a past member of the board of...
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Pauline Meadows Ballard

March 20, 1919 - December 24, 2012

Pauline Meadows Ballard Pauline Meadows Ballard, 93 of Beaver passed away Monday, December 24, 2012. Born March 20, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Henry Beecher and Mary Lilly Meadows. Pauline loved cooking and needle point work. Her life revolved around her family. In addition to her parents, Pauline is preceded in death by her husband, Forest B. Ballard; 2 daughters, Alice...
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Robert "Horsey"Eugene Reynolds

June 17, 1932 - December 23, 2012

ROBERT "HORSEY" EUGENE REYNOLDS Robert "Horsey" Eugene Reynolds, 80, of Eccles, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 23, 2012. Born June 17, 1932 at Glen Rogers to the late Charles Preston Reynolds and the late Roxie Emory Dunnigan Reynolds. Robert loved hunting and fishing. He was the President of the Trap Hill Little League Baseball and Midget League Football. He was a...
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Irene Drennen Harrah

April 19, 2012 - December 22, 2012

Irene Drennen Harrah Irene Drennen Harrah 91, of Stanaford went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday December 22, 2012 at her residence following a long illness. Born April 19, 1921 in Hamlet she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mamie Redden Martin. Irene was a loving mother and grandmother, and dearly loved her family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...
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