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.
Our Obituaries
Loretta O'Neal
August 13, 1936 - February 7, 2012
Loretta Jane O'Neal
Loretta Jane O'Neal, 75 of Crab Orchard passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Born August 13, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Albert Frank Kovach and Susie Nemeth Kovach.
In addition to her parents, Loretta is preceded in death by her husband James Monroe O'Neal, Jr.; 6 sisters and 1 brother. Loretta was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
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Rosetta Mae Alberty
June 19, 1924 - February 5, 2012
ROSETTA MAE ALBERTY
Rosetta Mae Alberty, 87, of Beckley went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2012.
Born June 19, 1924 in Welch, WV; she was a daughter of the late Michael and Katie Strome Strattis.
Rosetta loved shopping, cooking, watching TV, talking on the phone, but most of all loved taking care of her family and her animals. She was a very kind and caring lady...
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Eloise Pierce
February 2, 2012
Eloise "GG" Virginia Durham Pierce
Eloise Virginia Durham Pierce, 98, of Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2012.
Eloise was born April 21, 1913 in Hoges Chapel, VA to the late Eugene H. Durham and Mattie Eleanor Williams Durham. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Clarence G. Pierce. She is also preceded in death by seven siblings.
Eloise was a...
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Kada Jeffrey
November 16, 1932 - February 1, 2012
Kada Lee Jeffrey
Kada Lee Jeffrey, 79, of Beckley, WV passed away on February, 1, 2012 and went to join her husband Billy Jeffrey who preceded her in death.
Kada was born November 16, 1932 in Artie, WV to the late Burnley Williams and Cordie Opal Williams. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence "Jimmy" Williams and Dwight Williams, and one sister-in-law, Marie Williams.
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Virginia Elizabeth Gragg
August 3, 1928 - January 27, 2012
Virginia Elizabeth Gragg
Virginia Elizabeth Gragg, 83 of Beckley passed away Friday, January 27, 2012. Born in Landisburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late John G. and Maxie Shaver Smith.
Virginia loved helping people, volunteering, and traveling. She enjoyed flowers and gardening but most of all she loved being with her family. Virginia volunteered at Beckley Appalachian Hospital...
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Grace Ann "Gracie" O'Neal Stone
January 27, 2012
Grace Ann "Gracie" O'Neal Stone
On January 27th, 2012, with her family by her side, "Gracie" walked through the gates of Heaven. Gracie lost a short courageous battle with cancer at the Bowers Hospice House. She was 62 years old and spent most of her life in Mullens.
She was the daughter of the late Frank and Zola Smith O'Neal of Corinne, WV. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
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John Lawson Hedrick, Sr.
April 10, 1920 - January 26, 2012
John Lawson Hedrick, Sr.
John Lawson Hedrick, Sr., 91 of Crab Orchard passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012. Born April 10, 1920, he was the son of William Joseph and Minerva Walker Hedrick. John was preceded in death by his loving wife Almedia Hedrick in 2009; daughters, Victoria Staton in 1990 and Rebecca Wisemen in October 2009.
He is the youngest of twelve children. John was the...
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Jonathan Franklin Hashimura
January 30, 1953 - January 25, 2012
Jonathan Franklin Hashimura
Jonathan Franklin Hashimura, 58, of Beckley, went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2012.
Born January 30, 1953; He was the son of the late Tsugio and, Honorata Villaren, Hashimura. He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Hashimura.
Jonathan was a soccer coach for many years coaching several different teams; he was a former member of the...
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Charles F. Shuck
April 15, 1944 - January 23, 2012
Charles Franklin Shuck
Charles Franklin Shuck, 67, of Piney View, passed away on January 23, 2012.
Born April 15, 1944 in Beaver, WV; He was the son of the late Melvin E. Shuck and the late Della Velma (Buckner) Shuck.
Charles enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved NASCAR. He was a big Dale Earnhardt fan.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his sister, Winifred...
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Freddie Robert Cox
September 8, 1930 - January 23, 2012
FREDDIE ROBERT COX
Freddie Robert Cox, 81, of Shady Spring, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2012.
Born September 8, 1930 at Dunns, WV; he was the son of the late Sampson D. Cox and the late Bertha Ethel Lilly Cox.
Freddie loved working on cars, and lawnmowers at his repair shop located at his home. He worked at Day and Night Garage for 25 years. And was a member of...
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Conner Russell Palmer
January 23, 2012
CONNER RUSSELL PALMER
Conner Russell Palmer, stillborn infant son of Corey Russell Palmer and Sonya Lynn Brown, became an Angel on January 23, 2012.
Conner was greeted in Heaven by his great-grandparents, Lucille and Edward Blake, Edmond H. Craig, and Nora Rodkey, and Pawpaw Gwinn.
Those left to cherish his precious memory include his mother, Sonya Lynn Brown and father, Corey Russell...
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Ruth Sturgill
November 15, 1937 - January 17, 2012
Ruth Marie (Collins) Sturgill
Ruth Marie (Collins) Sturgill age 74, of Mabscott, WV, went to Heaven to be with her loving husband Roy Alvin Sturgill whom passed January 29, 2009, at 7:00 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
She was born Ruth Marie Collins at Itmann, WV in 1937.
Those that preceded her were her father Oakley Lewis Collins, mother Pearl May (Farmer) Collins, (two infants, boy...
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Karen Lynn Robinson
November 4, 1962 - January 16, 2012
Karen Lynn Robinson
Karen Lynn Robinson, 49 of Helen passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012. Born November 4, 1962, at Ft. Myers, FL; she is the daughter of Danny "Luke" Robinson of Beckley and Barbara Clemons Martinez of Ft. Worth, TX.
Karen was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Ethel Clemons, maternal grandfather Seldon Clemons and paternal grandparents Luther Robinson and...
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Dakota Daniels
January 6, 2012 - January 16, 2012
Dakota Andrew Daniels, our angel baby was escorted back to Heaven in the arms of angels to live with Jesus on January 16, 2012 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.
Born on January 6, 2012 at Raleigh General Hospital, Dakota weighed 6 lbs, 11.8 oz. and was 20 1/4 inches long. Dakota was born with multiple heart defects; he had made over 400 and countless more Facebook friends in his...
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James Thomas Cooper
October 17, 1954 - January 12, 2012
JAMES THOMAS COOPER
James Thomas Cooper, 57, of Lewisburg, WV died on January 12, 2012 in his home after battling pancreatic cancer.
Jim was born October 17, 1954 to Jim and Jean Cooper and grew up in Russell, IA. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Service and Administration in Agriculture and a Masters of Public Administration from Iowa State University in Ames, IA. Jim...
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Madeline Buchanan
June 21, 1928 - January 10, 2012
Madeline Buchanan, 83 of Beckley passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 following a short illness.
Born June 21, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William and Julie Ratcliff Blevins.
Madeline loved riding in helicopters and 18 wheelers. She enjoyed bowling, miniature golf and traveling all over the country including Canada. Madeline was of the Pentecostal faith.
In addition to her...
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Harry J. Brewer
January 8, 2012
Harry J. Brewer
Harry J. Brewer, 81 of Beckley passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012. Born May 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Joe and Mattie Riffey Brewer.
Harry enjoyed NASCAR racing especially loved the number 3 car, he loved walking at the mall and meeting old friends and making new friends. He enjoyed traveling especially on the tour bus.
Harry retired from Slab Fork Coal...
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Hester Louise Martin
September 20, 1935 - January 7, 2012
HESTER LOUISE MARTIN
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend Hester Louise Martin , 76 of Beaver, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2012.
Born September 20, 1935 at Basin; she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Jennis Shrewsbury.
Hester loved to sew, cook, decorate cakes, and entertain. But most of all she loved the time she spent with her family and her friends.
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Wesley Eugene Clark
January 6, 2012
Wesley Eugene Clark
Wesley Eugene Clark, 84, passed away peacefully January 6, 2012 at the Raleigh Center in Daniels WV where he had resided for several years.
Born September 1, 1927 in Sophia, WV, Mr. Clark was the son of the late Harvey James Clark and Lillie Dell Moye Clark.
He graduated from Stoco High School and had served honorably in the US Navy. Mr. Clark was a former...
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Lola Faye Martin Richmond
October 26, 1918 - January 3, 2012
Lola Faye Martin Richmond, 93, of Shady Spring, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
Born October 26, 1918 at Garden Ground, WV; she was a daughter of the late Willard Jackson Martin and the late Hatti Rippley Gwinn Martin.
Lola liked working in her garden and singing; but most of all loved playing with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Lola was preceded...
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Ennis Vines Lilly
July 3, 1923 - January 1, 2012
Ennis Vines Lilly
Ennis Vines Lilly of Crawley, formerly of Beckley, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at home following a long illness. She was born at Odd, WV on July 3, 1923, and was the daughter of the late Olin and Pearl Vines.
Preceding her in death was her husband of more than 50 years, Cyril Lilly; brothers Connie, Otis, and Jack Vines; sister Betty Mills.
Ennis was a...
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Virginia St. Clair McMillion
December 29, 2011
Virginia Belle St. Clair McMillion
Virginia Belle St. Clair McMillion, age 88 of Prince, WV went home to be with her Lord and beloved Emitte on Thursday, December 29, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her husband Emitte McMillion; father Ezra St.Clair; mother Minnie McMillion St. Clair; daughter Donna McMillion; two brothers Bobby St. Clair and Raymond St. Clair; two sisters Maddie St...
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Della Airey
April 3, 1951 - December 17, 2011
DELLA AIREY
Della Airey, 60, of Egeria Road, passed away December 17, 2011.
Born in Beckley on April 3, 1951 to Theodore Ferroro and Laura Frances Ferroro.
She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1969; worked for the Pagoda for 8 years and Heartland for 26 years.
Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved son, Lewis Airey III, whom she loved dearly; husband,...
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Charless Daniel Falk
May 24, 1932 - December 16, 2011
CHARLESS DANIELS FALK
Our church angel, Charless Daniels Falk, entered the gates of Heaven to be with her Lord on Friday, December 16, 2011.
She was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on May 24, 1932. She lived her life in Raleigh County, WV. She was preceded in death by her father, Carles Daniels of Lima, OH and her grandmother that raised her, Ellen Acord Daniels.
Charless was a...
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Wallace Dillon Johnson, Jr., MD
June 27, 1939 - December 15, 2011
Dr. Wallace Dillon Johnson, Jr., M.D.
Dr. Wallace Dillon Johnson, Jr., M. D., age 72, died peacefully at home surrounded by loving family Thursday evening, December 15th.
Dr. Johnson was born June 27, 1939 in Louisville, KY to Merle Bowles Johnson and Wallace Dillon Johnson, Sr. He attended grade school, middle school, high school, college, and medical school in Louisville. He was...
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Mary Meadows
December 9, 2011
Blue Ridge Funeral Home
Beckley WV
Mary Meadows
Mary Meadows of Beckley went home to be with her Lord, on Friday December 9, 2011. Mary was the daughter of the late Van and Asia Bradley Hunter.
Mary was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, was a 12 year member of the United Methodist Temple in Beckley, but the joy of her life was taking care of her family.
In addition to her...
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Bobby Lee Adkins, Sr.
March 4, 1940 - December 7, 2011
Bobby Lee Adkins, Sr.
Bobby Lee Adkins, Sr., 71 of Coal City passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Born March 4th, 1940 at Jonben, he was the son of the late Brady Adkins of Hinton.
Bob was a loving devoted husband, dad, and pawpaw who loved being with his family, having fun with friends and volunteering his time helping others. He touched the lives of many people with his smile and...
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Charles Chuck Hubbard
March 7, 1950 - November 25, 2011
Blue Ridge Funeral Home
Beckley, WV
Charles P. Hubbard
Charles P. Hubbard, 61 of Surveyor went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2011. Born March 7, 1950 in Sistersville, WV, he was the son of the late Ralph and Laura Dalrymple Hubbard.
Charles was an avid trader. He loved his hunting camp in Lincoln County, WV, but his joy was his family whom he loved and took care...
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Ralph Junior Davis
March 6, 1924 - November 18, 2011
Ralph Junior Davis
Ralph Junior Davis, 87, of Alderson, Formerly of Sophia, WV and Titusville, Florida, passed away at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley on Friday November 18, 2011
Born March 6, 1924 at Pageton Hollow Road, Anawalt, he was the son of the late William Grant and Florence Rose Hall Davis.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Maxine Barr...
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Bertha Mae Martin
February 26, 1919 - November 17, 2011
Bertha Mae Martin
Bertha Mae Martin, 92 of Mabscott went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 17, 2011.
Born February 26, 1919, she was the daughter of the late William and Lou Ellen Baldwin Sparks.
Bertha enjoyed working outdoors especially working with her flowers. She was self employed as a shoe shop owner and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, Bertha...
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Frankie D. Bolen
December 8, 1959 - November 16, 2011
FRANKIE D. BOLEN
Frankie D. Bolen, 51, of Odd, went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2011.
Born December 8, 1959 at Coal City to the late Raymond Bolen and the late Mary Gross Atha.
Frankie loved four-wheeling in the mountains, enjoyed rebuilding old Ford, but most all loved seeing his children, grandchildren, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, Frankie was...
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Carol Burdiss
February 6, 1943 - November 15, 2011
Carol Burdiss
Carol Burdiss, 68 of Beckley passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Born February 6, 1943, she was the daughter of the late James and Ella Bair Weidensall.
Carol worked at the Beckley Manufacturing Plant and was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her husband George Burdiss; brother James "Jimmy" Weidendall and sister Joyce...
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Gary Wayne Atkinson
April 23, 1950 - November 14, 2011
Gary Wayne Atkinson
Gary Wayne Atkinson, 61, of Midway, went home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2011.
He was born April 23, 1950 in Helen WV. The son of the late Burless and Jessie Atkinson
Gary was a retired employee of the West Virginia Turnpike as a snow removal technician, along with the Courtesy Patrol. He was a dedicated member of the Midway First Church of God. He loved the...
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Lillian M. Beede
May 6, 1935 - November 14, 2011
Lillian M. Beede
Lillian M. Beede, 76 of Beckley went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 14, 2011. Born May 6, 1935, she is the daughter of the late William and Beulah Hurdle Kemp. On April 10, 1956 she married Harold L. Beede. He died July 2nd, 1998.
Lillian enjoyed Sunday gatherings with her family. She also had a great love for her animals, Pudgie, Pooh, Lady and Sam.
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Billy Junior Skeens
November 12, 2011
BILLY JUNIOR SKEENS
Billy Junior Skeens, 85, formerly of Ittman, WV, died Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Pinelodge Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born at Killarney, WV he was the son of the late Ira and Lula Akers Skeens.
Mr. Skeens graduated from Stoco High School and obtained a business degree from Beckley College. He worked for years at Semet-Solvay in Tralee, WV and was a retired Lab...
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Teresa Beth Harris
April 26, 1968 - November 9, 2011
Teresa Beth Cline Harris
Teresa Beth Cline Harris, 43 of Fairdale, WV passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011.
Born April 26, 1968, she was the daughter of Steve and Donna Cline.
Teresa was a 1986 graduate of Liberty High School and a 1997 graduate of Mountain State University. She received a Bachelor's Degree in nursing and was employed with the Veterans Hospital as an RN in Beckley,...
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Frank Reid
August 15, 1934 - November 5, 2011
BLUE RIDGE FUNERAL HOME
BECKLEY
FRANK JAMES REID
Frank James Reid, 77, of Glen Morgan, passed away November 5, 2011.
Born August 15, 1934 at Affinity, WV to the late George and Annie Harrison Reid.
Frank loved hunting, fishing, cooking and was really good at fixing things, and loved to travel, and was of the Protestant Faith.
This decorated veteran served his country proudly in...
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Ethel Marie Miser
July 10, 1918 - November 3, 2011
ETHEL MARIE HAWLEY MISER
Ethel Marie Hawley Miser, 93, of Glen Daniel, passed away November 3, 2011.
Born July 10, 1918 at Lester, WV; she was a daughter of the late Roy W. and Nora Brown Hawley.
Marie loved to quilt, crochet, and knit. She attended Trap Hill High School and worked at local convenience stores in the Glen Daniel and Fairdale areas for about 15 years.
She was a member...
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James Lewis Pittman
March 7, 1960 - November 1, 2011
James Lewis Pittman
James Lewis Pittman, The Good Looking Guitar Picker.
On Tuesday, November 01, 2011 at 1:30 AM Jesus came and took Lewis, The Good Looking Guitar Picker home with him. Jesus did not send an angel for Lewis because Lewis was too special. Lewis was born March 7, 1960 at Oak Hill, WV.
He will forever be in the hearts of his Dad and Mom, Herman and Irene Pittman, his...
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Tiffany Lea Meadows
June 4, 1982 - October 31, 2011
Tiffany Lea Meadows
Tiffany Lea Meadows, 29 of Odd passed away Monday, October 31, 2011. Born June 4, 1982, she is the daughter of Randy Meadows and the late Joan Vanwagner Meadows.
Tiffany enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. She was a graduate of Independence High School; and served in the US Marine Corps.
In addition to her mother, Tiffany is preceded in death by her grandfather...
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Sandra Kay Lucas
April 18, 1949 - October 28, 2011
SANDRA KAY LUCAS
Sandra Kay Lucas, 62, of Sophia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 28, 2011.
Born April 18, 1949 at McAlpine, WV to the late Ralph and Vestal Farley Walters.
Sandra loved to play BINGO and spend time with her family; she was a bookkeeper for the BINGO at the Sophia Volunteer Fire Department and the Coal City Colts; and a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist...
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Joyce Mullins
January 21, 1934 - October 28, 2011
JOYCE MULLINS
Joyce Mullins, 77, of Beckley, formerly of Mullens, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend went home to be with the Lord following an extended illness on October 28, 2011.
Born January 21, 1934 in Princeton, WV to the late Nancy Evans Hearn and Kenneth Hearn.
Joyce loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great –granddaughter; and was...
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Jesse A. Perkins
September 29, 1979 - October 27, 2011
Jesse A. Perkins
Jesse A. Perkins, 32 of Beckley was called to his eternal duty station, Thursday, October 27, 2011. Born September 29, 1979, he was the son of Stanley Ray and Debra Irvin Perkins.
Jesse enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. He dearly loved his job, loved to be a service to those in need, but family was most important to him, especially his Sweetie "Emmy"....
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Mary Owens
September 13, 1943 - October 25, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Owens
Mary Elizabeth Owens, 68 of Sophia passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Beckley after a long illness. Born September 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John and Virginia White Melton.
In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband Jimmie Walter Owens.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Kenneth J. Owens of OK, David...
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Junior McCoy "Coy" Barr
February 15, 1932 - October 23, 2011
JUNIOR McCOY "COY" BARR
Junior McCoy "Coy" Barr, 79, of Sophia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born February 15, 1932 at Hot Coal; he was a son of the late LeRoy Barr and the late Mary Belle Barr Jarrell.
"Coy" loved hunting, fishing, gardening, but most of all loved spending time with his grandchildren and great...
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Phil Wyatt Hancock
July 20, 1955 - October 22, 2011
Phil Hancock
Phil Wyatt Hancock, 56, of Beckley passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011. Born July 20, 1955, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary (Lib) Hancock.
Phil enjoyed dirt track racing, golf, WV Mountaineers and the Cincinnati Reds. He was a 1973 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. For the last 14 years he was owner/operator of a delivery service business. Phil also ...
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L. Leonard Gauldin
May 25, 1947 - October 21, 2011
L. LEONARD GAULDIN
L. Leonard Gauldin, 64, of Prosperity, entered into eternity on Friday, October 21, 2011.
Born May 25, 1947 at Princewick to the late Wyatt Raleigh Gauldin and Edna Elaine Cox Gauldin.
Mr. Gauldin was a talented writer and author of an unpublished book, "Bitter Fruit." He loved communicating with family and old friends, playing keno, blackjack, yatzee, working in his...
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Larry Dean Ashby
August 15, 1946 - October 19, 2011
Larry Dean Ashby, 65, of Beckley passed away October 19, 2011.
Born August 15, 1946 in Sophia to the late William and Eva Dickenson Ashby.
Larry was a coal miner, and retired from the Beckley Area Medical Center as a Medical Assistant, he attended the Open Bible Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Steve, and Norville Ashby and a...
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Helen Jean Mason
January 6, 1936 - October 18, 2011
Helen Jean Mason
Helen Jean Mason, 75 of Sophia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Born January 6, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Ellaree Sager Edgerton.
Helen loved going to church, cooking for her family and taking care of her little dog Pepper.
She was a member of the Church of God.
In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death...
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Elizabeth C. Fink
December 28, 1918 - October 18, 2011
Elizabeth C. Fink
Elizabeth C. Fink, age 92, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2011. She was born December 28, 1918, in Pocahontas, Virginia, the daughter of James G. and Minnie Bennington Coleman. Ms. Fink was a resident at Heartland Nursing Home, Beckley, WV. At the time of her death she was at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, she was also a member of the Church of Christ of...
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Jimmie Trump
December 10, 1927 - October 15, 2011
Jimmie Harold Trump
Jimmie Harold Trump, 83 of Terry, went home to be with Lord on October 15, 2011.
Jimmie was born December 10, 1927 at McCreery, son of the late Margaret Bevins Trump and Russell Viv Trump.
He was an Army Veteran, loved to hunt, grew tomatoes' to give to friends and family and in his youth, was a very skilled baseball player.
Jimmie was a member of the Terry...
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Danny P. Prince
January 4, 1961 - October 15, 2011
DANNY PAUL PRINCE
Danny Paul Prince, 50, of Kannapolis, NC, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, after a short illness.
Born on January 4, 1961, in Beckley, WV, Danny was the third of four children born to Paul Samuel and Lessie Mae Cox Prince of Crab Orchard, WV.
Danny graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in...
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Florence Akers
October 15, 2011
Florence C. Akers
Florence C. Akers, a resident of the Inn at Greystone, Beckley, WV died at the Bowers Hospice House early Saturday morning, October 15, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Forrest J. Akers, her parents Cloyd and Annie Rogers Buskirk and by her brother, James Leonard Buskirk.
She is survived by her son, Forrest R. Akers of Fredericksburg, VA;...
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Peggy Sue Ponsell
September 13, 1958 - October 14, 2011
Peggy Sue Ponsell
Peggy Sue Ponsell, 53, the daughter of Mildred Bullion Hodgkinson and the late George Courey, a longtime resident of Florida, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011, following a sudden illness.
She was born in Beckley, West Virginia on September 13th, 1958. Peggy moved to Florida at a young age and started her longtime career of 30+ years in the Apartment Industry and...
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Robell Bryant Clark
February 25, 1919 - October 8, 2011
Robell Bryant Clark
Robell Bryant "Bud" Clark, of Daniels, passed away October 8, 2011 at home following a short illness.
Mr. Clark was born February 25, 1919 in White Sulphur Springs to the late Charles Clinton Clark and Matilda Agnes Bostic.
Robell was a retired Postmaster for the U.S. Postal Service after 31 years of service. He enjoyed gardening and worked to document the...
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John Sydenstricker
November 21, 1917 - October 7, 2011
JOHN SYDENSTRICKER
John Sydenstricker, 93, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2011.
Born November 21, 1917 at Maplewood to the late Leonard and Myrtle Decker Sydenstricker.
John worked for Alloy Metals as a Packing and Shipping Clerk; he served his country proudly in the United States Army from 1942 until 1947, spending time in the Pacific in locations such as Hawaii and...
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Dickie Todd
February 22, 1944 - October 6, 2011
DICKIE TODD
Dickie Todd, 67, beloved husband, dad, pa pa , and friend went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 6, 2011.
Born February 22, 1944 at Cranberry; he was a son of the late Dillard Todd and Myrtle Ewing Todd.
Dickie loved the outdoors, especially coon hunting, and trout fishing. He enjoyed farming, deer hunting and bear hunting also.
He was a coal miner, a...
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Levio Orlando Boschain
March 29, 1931 - October 5, 2011
LEVIO ORLANDO BOSCHAIN
"I have fought a good fight, I finished the course I have kept the faith, henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness". (II Timothy 4:7-8)
Levio Orlando Boschain, 80, of Coal City, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in the Beckley VA Hospital following a long illness.
He was born March 29, 1931 at Lego; he was the son of...
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Marvin Lee Proffitt
October 26, 1925 - October 4, 2011
Marvin Lee Proffitt
Marvin Lee Proffitt, 85, of Midway went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 4, 2011.
Born October 26, 1925, he was the son of the late Monroe and Myrtle Wagoner Proffitt.
Marvin was a graduate of Mark Twain High School and a member of the VFW Post 4469, Beckley, WV. He retired in October 1982 from Slab Fork Coal, Inc. with 34 years of service. Marvin served...
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Ruben Lawrence Adkins, Jr.
July 16, 1976 - October 4, 2011
RUBEN LAWRENCE ADKINS, JR.
Ruben Lawrence Adkins, Jr, 35, of Beckley, went home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2011.
Ruben was born July 16, 1976; he is the son of Ruben Lawrence Adkins, Sr. and Mary Catherine (Smith) Adkins of Beckley. Other than his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Colton Lee Adkins and Cody Fisher Adkins; his sister, Tamra Ann Jones and...
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Marsha Gail Brooks
July 12, 1953 - October 3, 2011
MARSHA GAIL BROOKS
Marsha Gail Brooks, a resident of Midway, WV passed away on October 3, 2011 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a short illness.
Mrs. Brooks was born July 12, 1953 in Raleigh General Hospital to the late Rev. Edgar Roy Richards and Evelyn Christine Richards.
Marsha graduated from Sophia High School and pursued a singing career with the gospel quartet group...
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Arbutus "Bootsie" Prunesti
July 23, 1934 - October 2, 2011
Arbutus "Bootsie" Prunesti
Arbutus "Bootsie" Prunesti, of MacArthur, formerly of Sophia, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 02, 2011. Born July 23, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Hazel Richards Eller.
Arbutus enjoyed traveling, shopping and spending time with her family and friends. She was employed as a Ward clerk and a Pharmacy Tech with ARH Hospital. ...
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Sheila S. Moorefield Via
August 4, 1967 - October 1, 2011
SHEILA S. MOOREFIELD VIA
Precious mother, beloved sister and aunt, Sheila S. Moorefield Via 44, of Beaver, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2011.
Born August 4, 1967 in Beckley; she was a daughter of Donnie Moorefield and the late Gena Lee McCormack Moorefield.
She received her Associates Degree at Beckley College and attended WVU for a year.
Sheila was preceded in death by her...
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Caroll Jarrett
March 23, 1929 - October 1, 2011
Caroll M. Jarrett
Caroll Margaret Jarrett 82 of Oak Hill went home with the Lord Saturday, October 1, 2011. Born March 23, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Clark Parrish and Bertha Martin-Parrish. Her spouse is the late Thearon Roosevelt Jarrett Jr.
Caroll was a retired Sales Clerk form G.C. Murphy Company. She was a member of the Lady's Dorcas Circle and a 56 year member of...
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Danny Richardson
May 3, 1951 - September 27, 2011
Danny W. Richardson
Danny W. Richardson, 60 of Daniels was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 following an extensive illness. Born May 3, 1951 he was the son of Mildred Hicks (Crab Orchard) and Fayette Richardson (Illinois) and his late step-father Frank A. Hicks Jr.
Danny proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. Following his tour of duty he became a VA...
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Alan Dale Handy
May 20, 1940 - September 27, 2011
Alan Dale Handy
On Tuesday, September 27, 2011, Alan D. Handy went to be with the Lord after a short illness.
Born May 20, 1940, he is the son of the late Troy and Susan Rakes Handy.
In addition to his parents, Alan is preceded in death by his wife Wanda Handy; brothers Roger and Leon Handy and sister Nancy Trent.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children Alan Ray Handy,...
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Donald Owen Young
April 1, 1931 - September 27, 2011
Donald Owen Young
Donald Owen Young 80 of Princewick passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011. Born April 1, 1931, he was the son of the late John and Glenna Wills.
Donald enjoyed playing bluegrass music and was a disabled coal miner. He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his wife Alma Jean Ellis Young; adopted son, Robert Owen Young;...
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Eddie Ray Blevins
October 9, 1920 - September 25, 2011
Eddie Ray Blevins
Eddie Ray Blevins, 90 of Sophia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 25, 2011.
Born October 19, 1920, he was the son of the late AHart and Francis Farmer Blevins.
In addition to his parents, Eddie is preceded in death by his wife Frankie Blevins and son William Blevins.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Deliliah Blevins Shamblin of...
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David Randall Hockett
November 20, 1955 - September 25, 2011
David Hockett
David Hockett, 55 of Coal City, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 25, 2011.
David was born November 20, 1955 in Ohio to David Jackson Hockett and Doris Ruth Hockett. He worked as an electrician for the coal mining industry for 35 years last working at Kingston Mines for the past 13 ½ years.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in...
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Mary A. Bowles
February 6, 1932 - September 25, 2011
MARY A. BOWLES
Mary A. Bowles, 79, of Beckley, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 25, 2011.
Born February 6, 1932; she was a daughter of the late Frank Harding and the Lura White Grana.
A devout Christian who loved going to church, reading her bible daily; and spending time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children...
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Debra Kay Graham
May 10, 1956 - September 25, 2011
Debra Kay Graham
Debra Kay Graham, 55 of Jumping Branch, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011. Born May 10, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Craigie and Roberta Norman Graham.
Debra enjoyed Bluegrass music, coloring pictures and loved playing with children and vacationing at the beach. She was a member of the Madeline Baptist Church at Amigo.
In addition to her parents, she...
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James Paul Farley
December 31, 1921 - September 23, 2011
James Paul Farley, 89 of Martinsville VA formerly of Midway, WV passed away at Blue Ridge Manor on Friday September 23, 2011.
Paul was born December 31, 1921 in Whitby WV to Henley Taylor Farley and Della Blaine Farley. He served with an armored division of the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Front. Paul worked as a coal miner for over 35 years mostly with Eastern...
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Violet Lynn Marsh
May 3, 1959 - September 22, 2011
Violet Lynett "Lynn" Pack Marsh
Violet "Lynn" Marsh 52 of Beckley went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 22, 2011 at her residence following a long illness. Lynn was born May 3, 1959 in Beckley, the daughter of Ronald E. Pack of Coal City, and Elizabeth Massie of Crab Orchard. Lynn lived a very active life, she enjoyed the outdoors, but her true passion was being with her family....
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Kenneth Lee Sherwood
May 4, 1930 - September 12, 2011
Kenneth Lee Sherwood
Kenneth Lee Sherwood, 81 of Beaver went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 12, 2011. Born May 4, 1930, he was the son of Stires William Sherwood and Cleo Garten Sherwood.
Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and gardening. He was employed with Vecellio and Grogan and Green Construction as a heavy equipment operator. Kenneth was a member of the...
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Lawrence H. "Larry" Graham III
January 18, 1973 - September 11, 2011
Lawrence H. (Larry) Graham, III
Lawrence H. (Larry) Graham, III, age 38 of Beaver, WV passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at home. He was born on January 18, 1973 in Beckley, WV to his parents, Lawrence and Mary Jo Colagrosso Graham Jr..
Larry was the older of 2 sons. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School and earned his GED in 1991. He was a resident of Beaver, WV for...
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Louis Charles Frapolli, V
February 25, 1991 - September 11, 2011
Louis Charles Frapolli, V
Louis Charles Frapolli, V, of Beckley passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011. Born February 25, 1991, he is the son of Louis Frapolli, IV, Selena Marie Zarate and Ozzie Zarate.
Louis loved music and art, playing bass guitar, tattoos and piercing, collecting figurines and was an avid reader. He was a graduate of Independence High School. Louis was a very quiet...
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Wilma Morgan
March 30, 1922 - September 8, 2011
Wilma Gertrude Morgan
Wilma Gertrude Morgan, 89 of Dorothy went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 8, 2011. Born March 30, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Leyman and Susan Shannon Friend.
Wilma was a long time member of Colcord Presbyterian Church and a 1941 graduate of Clear Fork High School.
In addition to her parents, Wilma is preceded in death by her husband...
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William "Bill" Abner
July 17, 1931 - September 8, 2011
William "Bill" Abner
William "Bill" Abner, 80 of Athens, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 08, 2011. Born July 17, 1931, he was the son of the late Robert and Cindy Allen Abner.
Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his four-wheeler.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter Margret Abner; sister Margret Laws and brother Dale Abner.
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Irene Blackwell Lester Mills
July 23, 1929 - September 3, 2011
Irene Blackwell Lester Mills
Irene Blackwell Lester Mills, 82 of Beckley, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughter Carol, granddaughter Tara, and other loving family members. Irene now resides in her eternal home with her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Born July 23, 1929 in Dott, WV, she was the biological daughter of Woodie Crigger and Sidney Claude Blackwell. She was also the...
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Gordenia Mae "Denia" Shrewsbury
June 1, 1943 - September 3, 2011
GORDENIA MAE "DENIA" SHREWSBURY
Gordenia Mae "Denia" Shrewsbury went to be with our Heavenly Father, September 3, 2011 at Beckley Appalachian Hospital.
Born on June 1, 1943 in Mullens, WV; she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mae Hickok. Denia was a graduate of Herndon High School and the owner of the former Beckley Ambulance Service.
She was preceded in death by her parents...
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Katherine Carol Perdue
May 29, 1932 - September 1, 2011
KATHERINE CAROL PERDUE
Katherine Carol Perdue, age 79, of Green Sulphur Springs, passed from this life in Beckley, West Virginia, on Thursday, September 1, 2011 after a battle with cancer.
Carol was born May 29, 1932 at Harrisonville, Cass County, MO to Clyde Elliott and Opal Nellie Nelson Hunt. She graduated from Escondido High School, in CA. She was a member of the Church of Jesus...
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Elva Adeline Fox Ervin
July 17, 1920 - September 1, 2011
ELVA ADELINE FOX ERVIN
Elva Adeline Fox Ervin, 91 years old of Stanaford went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2011 after a long illness.
Born July 17, 1920 at Red Springs, WV, she was the daughter of the late David and Stella Fox. Elva was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by her first husband Benjamin Fox, her second husband...
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Ethel Lewis Houck
February 25, 1919 - August 31, 2011
Ethel Lewis Houck
Ethel Lewis Houck of Beckley passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Born in Jefferson County, NC on February 25, 1919, she was a resident of Raleigh County for 30 years moving from Wyoming County.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her garden. She attended the Skelton Freewill Baptist Church and was member of The Ladies Christian Fellowship Group.
Ethel...
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Christopher Michael Wills
August 10, 1981 - August 31, 2011
Christopher "Chris" Michael Wills
Christopher "Chris" Michael Wills, 30 of Princewick passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Born August 10, 1981, he is the son of Vaughn and Judy Hungate Wills.
Chris enjoyed video games, coin collecting and loved shooting his guns. He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his paternal...
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Zella Reynolds
December 14, 1930 - August 30, 2011
"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus"
Philippians 3:14
Zella Reynolds
Zella Reynolds, 80, of Coal City, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at her home.
Born December 14, 1930, in Egeria, WV, she was the daughter of the late George and Rosa Reed. She was preceded in death by her husband, James (Jim) Reynolds in 2002...
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Lawrence Dow Phillips II
August 2, 1933 - August 28, 2011
Dow Phillips
Beckley – Lawrence Dow Phillips of Beckley died August 28, 2011. He was born August 2, 1933 to the late Lawrence D. Phillips and Beryl Kitzmiller Phillips of Philippi.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia Girod Phillips, daughter Julie Lexington, KY son Dow Sumter, SC, sister Anna Belle Mitchell Blacksburg, VA and several nieces and nephews.
He attended WVU for two...
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Mary Elizabeth Dean Sprouse
January 27, 1923 - August 28, 2011
MARY ELIZABETH DEAN SPROUSE
Mary Elizabeth Dean Sprouse, 88, of Beckley, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 28, 2011.
Born January 27, 1923 at Rowlesburg, WV; she was the daughter of the late Randolph and Florence Wotring Dean.
Mary loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a RN, and worked until she was 78; and was of the Protestant Faith.
In addition to her...
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Ernest T. Edmonds
June 28, 1919 - August 27, 2011
REV. ERNEST T. EDMONDS
After a long illness, beloved husband and father, Rev. Ernest T. Edmonds, 92, of St. Albans, WV formerly of Beckley, WV joined his Heavenly Father on August 27, 2011 at Heartland of Charleston.
Born June 28, 1919 in Winesap, Tenn.; he was the son of the late Steven J. and Christine Edmonds.
He was a retired minister from Assembly of God after serving as Pastor at...
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Timothy Adam Atwood
December 12, 1979 - August 25, 2011
Timothy Adam Atwood
Timothy Adam Atwood, 31 of Sophia passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011. Born December 12, 1979, he is the son of Timothy James Atwood and Kathy Barker Huff.
Timothy enjoyed 4-wheeler riding, snowboarding and hanging out with friends and family.
In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his wife Jennifer Atwood; daughter Kayla Atwood and...
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Martha "Jeanette" Williams
March 20, 1946 - August 25, 2011
Martha "Jeanette" Williams
Martha "Jeanette" Williams, 65 of Hilltop, formally of Pax, went home to be with the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, August 25, 2011. Born March 20, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Darmie and Margie Taylor Bailey.
Jeanette enjoyed being with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. She attended the Church of God in...
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Jesse "Buddy" Dean Vandall
August 23, 1942 - August 17, 2011
JESSE “BUDDY” VANDALL
Jesse Dean Vandall, 68, lovingly known as “Buddy” to his friends and family, was called home by his Lord and Savior on August 17, 2011. He was born in Prudence, WV on August 23, 1942. He went to Bradley Elementary School, Beckley Junior High, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1960.He was a member of Beckley First Church of the Nazarene. He was a...
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Jackie Lee Toombs, Jr.
January 28, 1961 - August 16, 2011
Jackie Lee Toombs, Jr.
Jackie Lee Toombs, Jr., loving father, son, and brother, age 50, of Mt. Hope went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
Born January 28, 1961 at Fort Carson, CO, he is the son of Jackie Lee Toombs, Sr. of Oak Hill and Elizabeth Hurt Toombs of Mt. Hope.
Jack was preceded in death by maternal grandparents,...
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Virgie Suttle Bennet
December 21, 1917 - August 16, 2011
Virgie Belle Suttle Bennett
Virgie Belle Suttle Bennett, age 93 of Bradley, formerly of Skelton, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at the home of her daughter Helen Farley, by whom she was cared for her last 10+ years. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Born December 21, 1917 at Sanger, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Walter & Alice...
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PAULINE MARIE TERRY SPENCE
January 30, 1933 - August 11, 2011
Pauline Marie Terry Spence
Pauline Marie Terry Spence, 78, of Beckley, died Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Bowers Hospice House.
Born January 30, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Maggie Ashby Richards.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Clayton Terry, Sr., Two brothers Earl and Cecil Richards, and two sisters Edith Richards and Ruby...
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Carol Sue Bailey
May 1, 1945 - August 9, 2011
Carol Sue Bailey
Carol Sue Bailey, 66 of Fairdale went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. Born May 1, 1945, she is the daughter of the late Fletcher and Jesse Owens Smith.
Carol enjoyed spending time with her grandsons, and was an avid doll collector. She loved taking care of her home and family and enjoyed shopping. Carol was a member of the Fairdale Freewill Baptist...
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Orville "Coon Dog" Tomblin
September 5, 1935 - August 8, 2011
Orville “Coon Dog” Tomblin
Orville “Coon Dog” Tomblin 79, a Prosperity resident for 53 years passed away August 8th 2011 from a long illness.
Born September 5th 1935, in Harts, W.V. to Frank Tomblin and Ann Mullins Tomblin.
He was preceded in death by his brother Ray Tomblin and sister Mable Tomblin Hall.
Survived by his wife of 56 years Phyllis Gartin Tomblin; 3 daughters Connie ...
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Howard "Gene" Yeager
August 1, 1944 - August 3, 2011
Howard E. “Gene” Yeager
Howard E. “Gene” Yeager, 67 of Beckley went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 3, 2011.
Born August 1, 1944, he is the son of the late Howard and Barbara Cook Yeager.
Howard enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching westerns on TV. Howard was employed as a coal miner with East Gulf Coal Company. He also worked for Beckley Walmart for several...
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Ardith Collier
April 25, 1919 - August 3, 2011
Ardith F. McNeely Collier
Ardith F. McNeely Collier, 92 of Prosperity, went home to with the Lord and to be reunited with her husband on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 following a long illness.
Born April 25, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Walter Scott and Effie Mae Lafferty McNeely.
Mrs. Collier was a homemaker and a life-long Christian. She was the alto singer for the Silver-Tone...
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Alfred "Tony" Cook, Jr.
March 27, 1934 - August 1, 2011
Alfred “Tony” Cook, Jr.
Alfred “Tony” Cook, Jr. 77 of Beckley went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 1, 2011. Born March 27, 1934 in Dorothy, WV, he was the son of the late Alfred Cook, Sr. and Mary Milam Cook.
Alfred was a member of the UMWA, Local # 7, and was employed with the Peabody Coal Mine for 22 years in Montcoal, WV. He attended Beckley Regular Baptist Church....
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Billy Cadle, B.G.
September 26, 1925 - July 31, 2011
Blue Ridge Funeral Home
Beckley, WV
Billy Gerald (B.G) Cadle
Billy Gerald (B.G.) Cadle, age 85 of Beckley, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 at CAMC Hospital in Charleston, following a long illness.
Born September 26, 1925 at Winding Gulf, WV, he was the son of the late Reverend W.O. and Mary Bragg Cadle.
He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School where he is a member of the...
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