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On Wednesday, July 29th, 2009, Carole Anne Turner
of the Villages of Greystone, Beaver, formerly of Austin Avenue, passed
away. She was 72 years of age.
Born on June 12, 1937, Carole Ann was the beloved daughter of the late
Sam Cole and Maud Ryan Turner.
Carole Anne was a 1961 graduate of Marshall University. Involved in the
field of education all her life, she was a former librarian at South
Point High School, South Point, Ohio, St. Joseph’s Hospital,
Parkersburg, Huntington Hospital, Huntington, and had taught school in
Mingo and Raleigh counties.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her paternal
grandparents, James Lee and Ida Dalton Turner, and her maternal
grandparents, Bowman Greenleaf and Ada Burt Garten Ryan.
Devoted to her parents’ memory, Carole helped administer the Sam
and Maud Turner Scholarship Fund at the Beckley Area Foundation.
Funeral services will be Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Melton
Mortuary with the Rev. David Trump officiating. Carole will then be
laid to rest in the Turner family plot at Sunset Memorial Park beside
her parents. Friends may pay their respects from noon until the hour of
the service on Monday.
Donations in Miss Turner’s memory can be made to the Sam and
Maude Turner Scholarship Fund, Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main
Street, Suite 203, Beckley, WV 25801.
Condolences may be mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net.
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc., Beckley, W.Va.
[WWHS Class of 1956]
On Saturday, July 25, 2009, our beloved Randall Scalf
of Harper Heights, passed away following a short illness.
He was 57 years of age.
Born William Randall Scalf on October 29, 1951, in Queens, N.Y., he was
the third of 11 children born to Dorothy Jane Bowling Scalf, of
Mabscott. His brothers, Brian and Danny Ray Bowling, preceded him in
death.
Randall spent his childhood in Eccles and Mabscott. He was a graduate
of Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1969. After high school,
Randall entered the U.S. Army. He served in the Vietnam War, and was
the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service
Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Expert Badge.
Randall was a member of the Laborers Union, Local 453. He was a pipe
fitter for Gipple Construction. A resident of Harper Heights for the
past 33 years, he was of the Baptist faith. Randall loved to hunt, fish
and spend time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his brothers, he was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Oscar and Mable Bowling.
In addition to loving his mother Dorothy, Randall was the precious
Daddy of Tanya Holland and her husband, Ray, of Crab Orchard, and
Dottie Tobias and her husband, Gary, of Harper Heights; the doting
Pawpaw of Nathan and Amanda Horne and David and Stephanie Tobias; the
fond brother of Wanda L. Wicks of Prince George, Va., Dean Scalf and
his wife, Cathy, of Crab Orchard, Larry Bowling and his wife, Shellie,
of Sophia, Dallas Bowling and his wife, Sherry, of Beckley, David Scalf
and his wife, Jerrilyn, of New Orleans, La., Kevin Bowling and his
wife, Glenda, of Shady Spring, Eric Scalf of Mabscott, and Jeff Bowling
and his wife, Penny, of Sprague; a host of nieces and nephews; the
mother of his children, Linda Osborne; his special friends, Troy
Johnson, David Christian and Sherri Lawson.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Melton Mortuary
Chapel with the Rev. Okey Slate officiating. Burial will follow in the
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity with full military honors.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of the
service.
Randall’s brothers will carry him to his final resting place.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Holland, Gary Tobias, Troy Johnson and
Dean Osborne.
Condolences may be mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc., Beckley, W.Va.
On Thursday, July 23, 2009 our beloved Patricia Jean Cochran
of Old Eccles Road, Beckley, passed away following a long illness. She
was 70 years of age.
Known affectionately as Patty all her life, Patricia was the younger of
two daughters born to the late James and Erma French Basham.
Born at Mabscott on January 13, 1939, her older sister, Constance Baur
preceded her in death.
Patty spent her childhood at Mabscott. She was Miss Southern West
Virginia in 1954. A resident of Old Eccles Road the past 35 years, she
was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God.
The devoted wife of Thomas Cochran; Patty is the beloved mother of
William Gorbandt, Scott Gorbandt, Bruce Gorbandt, Deborah Gorbandt,
Thomas Cochran Jr., and Lisa Carroll. She was the dear grandmother of
15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Melton Mortuary Chapel
with the Rev. Dennis Epperly officiating. Burial will follow in the
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the hour of the
services.
Pallbearers will be: Bobby Calacino, Joe Calacino, Steven Cochran,
David Bland, Benny Cochran and Zach Boykin.
Condolences may be mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc, Beckley. [WWHS Class of 1956]
William H. Simmons Jr., 49, of
Bradley, died Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Raleigh General Hospital
following an extended illness.
Born Feb. 11, 1960, at Beckley. He is survived by his mother, Mary
Alice Simmons, Bradley; his sister Mary Beth Paletta and husband,
Anthony, of Bridgeport; his brother, David C. Simmons and wife, Sandra,
of Soak Creek; his nieces and nephews, Mary Virginia Paletta of Inwood;
Jonathan C. Pyles of Pooler, Ga., A.J. Paletta Jr., of Bridgeport,
Nathan J. Stevens of Culpeper, Va., Jacob Kelly of Soak Creek, and
Jessie Kelly of Soak Creek; one great niece, Skylar Ann Pyles of
Taylor, Texas; and his Aunt Karen Kruchek of Beckley.
He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Simmons Sr. in 1997
and his sister, Patricia Ann McCommas in 2007.
William was a 1978 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and attended
West Virginia University. He was an excellent athlete and a member of
the Woodrow Wilson Hall of Fame and a member of the 1977 State
Championship Football Team. He was an avid bowler before being struck
with Multiple Sclerosis. He was president and long time member of the
Fayette Hunting Club.
He was a lifelong member of the Bradley Presbyterian Church, having
served as an elder. William was a wonderful person with the patience of
Job. His Christian witness will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
William worked as an employee of the Appalachian Tire Company of Crab
Orchard, and Brad Ragan Inc. of Nashville, Tenn.
Friends may call at the Bradley Presbyterian Church from 6 to 8 p.m. on
Sunday, July 26, 2009 and the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
on Monday, July 27, 2009, at the church, with Pastor Elizabeth Stone
officiating.
Pallbearers are David Williams, Greg Stover, Gary Stover, David C.
Simmons, Anthony J. Paletta, and A.J. Paletta Jr.
Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital, Box 50, Memphis, TN, 38101,or the Bradley
Presbyterian Memorial Fund, Box 291, Bradley, WV, 25818.
Arrangements will be handled by the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
of Beckley.
Mary Elizabeth Blanar Swim, 87,
of Mabscott, died Monday, Dec. 28, at Golden Living Center in
Morgantown, following a battle with cancer.
The daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Nemeth Blanar, she was born
May 31, 1922, at Bellburn, and grew up in Prudence.
Mrs. Swim attended Glen Jean Junior High and Oak Hill High School and
was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. She received an associate
degree from Beckley College, and attended Morris Harvey College in
Charleston and West Virginia University in Morgantown.
She began her working career at the G.C. Murphy company in Beckley, and
was later employed by the Raleigh County Rationing Boards in Beckley
and the West Virginia Liquor Control Commission at the State Capitol
Building. She then worked with her husband in several corporations,
including Swim Incorporated, and American Sales and Services, Inc.
Mrs. Swim was an expert seamstress and enjoyed various crafts such as
crochet and fabric painting. She had many stories to tell of growing up
in a coal camp, and of her Slovak heritage.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Cecil Swim; an
infant son, John Cecil Swim; and two sisters, Ann Plathe and Margaret
Blanar.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Swim of Morgantown; a
brother, Mike Blanar of Proctorville, Ohio, and nieces and nephews:
Anne Plathe Thomas of Fairborn, Ohio, Patricia Blanar Clark of
Proctorville, Ohio, Michael Blanar of Tampa, Fla.; and Stephen Blanar
of Daytona Beach, Fla.; John Snyder of Clearwater, Fla.; and four
great-nieces and a great-nephew.
In accordance with her wishes, Mrs. Swim’s body was donated to
the West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at
www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley.
Evelyn Gay Roop, 66, of
Maple Fork, West Virginia, quietly passed away shortly before midnight
on December 30, 2009, at the Bowers Hospice House in the company of her
husband of her youth after a lengthy bout with cancer.
Born in Beckley on June 19, 1943, Evelyn was a graduate of Woodrow
Wilson High School. Married in 1962, Evelyn made her family her career.
Loved by all that met her, Evelyn was genuinely interested in everyone
she met and made all feel important and interesting.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Azel Vern Maynor and Mary
Woods Maynor, as well as her sister Jean Vandall of Florida and infant
sisters, Helen Porterfield and Virginia Porterfield.
She is survived by her husband, Paul W. Roop; her son, Paul W. Roop,
II, and wife Tammy; her son, John S. Roop; her daughter, Christina
“Cris” Roop; her grandchildren, Abigail Roop and Alexander
Roop, who were her pride and joy; her sister, Betty Wriston, as well as
numerous nieces and nephews and other beloved family members.
Evelyn was saved and a member of the Maple Fork Baptist Church. She
loved the members of her church family.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2010, with Rev.
Robert Barley presiding. Following the services Evelyn will be laid to
rest at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010,
and one hour prior to the funeral services Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the
Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive Beckley, WV 25801.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting
www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.
Evelyn’s family wishes to thank the staff of Raleigh Regional
Cancer Center, Raleigh General Hospital, and the Bowers Hospice House
for their care and concern during the life and during the dying
process. In addition, the family thanks the many friends who showed
their love and concern over the years of our dear “Ebbie
Gay.”
Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, is in
charge of the arrangements. [WWHS Class of 1961]
NEW ATHENS, Ohio — Lee R. Angle,
62, New Athens, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at his home.
He was born April 13, 1947, in Maple Fork, W.Va., a son of the late
Willie E. and Lettie Burns Angle.
Lee was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, he worked for Ohio
Machinery Company, Cadiz Branch for 35 years and was a veteran, having
served in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
in Tuscon, Arizona from 1966-1969.
Lee was preceded in death in addition to his parents, and a
stepdaughter, Tammy Juriga.
Lee is survived by his wife, Mary Kathleen Culbertson Angle; three
sons, Kenneth (Michelle) Angle of Lowell, Ohio, Tom (Carrie) Angle of
Portsmouth, Va., and Albert (Roberta) Angle of New Athens; two
stepdaughters, Tina Mann and Tanya (Jake) Kelly; 13 grandchildren; and
a brother, Willie Angle of Nevada.
Calling hours will be held Friday, January 1, 2010, from 2 to 4 and 6
to 8 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz where funeral service
will be held Saturday, January 2, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Pete Tuchek
officiating. Burial will follow at Longview Cemetery, New Athens, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Athens V.F.D., c/o Tom
Saffell, P.O. Box 28, New Athens, Ohio 43981 or The Franklin Museum,
c/o Anna Belle Watson, P.O. Box 67, New Athens, Ohio 43981.
The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com
Arrangements by Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio. [WWHS Class of 1965]
Donald Gray Dangerfield, age
62, of Sprague, went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 26, 2009,
at the Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following an apparent
heart attack.
Born on June 20, 1947, in Beckley, he was the son of the late Harold M.
Dangerfield and Beulah B. Haydon Dangerfield.
Mr. Dangerfield was a former employee of Walmart in the maintenance
department. He was a lifelong member of the Calvary Assembly of God in
Beckley, where he was very active in the youth ministry of the church.
He lived most of his life in Sprague.
He was preceded in death by a nephew, Dennis Gregory Dangerfield II.
Surviving are two brothers: Dennis G. Dangerfield and his wife Vicki of
Cool Ridge, and David Dangerfield and his wife Donna of Clover, S.C.;
three nephews, David, Douglas, and Daniel Dangerfield; two nieces, Amy
Crawford, and Holly Meadows; two great nephews, and two great nieces
also survive
Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at the
Calvary Assembly of God in Beckley, with Pastor John Jordan
officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens,
Beckley.
Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the church.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at
www.roseandquesenberry.net
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha
Street, Beckley. [WWHS Class of 1965]
In the evening hours of Christmas Day, 2009, our beloved Joyce Kosnoski
passed away at the Villages of Greystone following a long illness. She
was in her 74th year.
Born Joyce Ann Jones on August 15, 1935, in Baltimore, Maryland, Joy,
as she was affectionately known all her life, was the first of three
children born to the late Roy and Nancy Armstrong Jones. Her sister,
Katherine McIntosh, preceded her in death.
Joyce was a longtime resident of Beckley. She was a graduate of Boyce
Bible School in Louisville, Kentucky.
In addition to her family, she was preceded in death by her son, Craig
A. Kosnoski.
Joyce was the dear mother of Gerald Kosnoski and his wife Barbara of
Beckley; the sweet sister of Randolph “Sandy” Jones and his
wife Sara of Lewisburg; several nieces and nephews also survive; as
well as the father of her sons, Robert “Bob” Kosnoski, and
his wife Nida.
A service to honor the life of Joyce will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at
the Memorial Baptist Church at 1405 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, with
Pastors Paul Blizard and Jim Harris officiating. Due to the inclement
weather, the burial will be private at the Sunset Memorial Park, where
Joyce will be laid to rest near her son Craig. The family will receive
friends from noon until the hour of the service.
And the words “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” have such a special
meaning this Christmas.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meltonmortuary.com.
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc., Beckley, W.Va. [WWHS Class of
1953]
Leonard Wayne Veid, 62, of
Daniels passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Raleigh General
following a short illness.
Born October 5, 1947, in Salina, Kansas, he was the son of Delilah
Martin Veid of Daniels and the late Joseph Veid.
He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and Marshall
University, a retired analyst for the C.I.A., a member and Sunday
school teacher at the First Baptist Church of Beckley, an avid reader
and history buff, volunteered at the Raleigh Co. library and was on the
board at the Salvation Army, Beckley. Additional hobbies include
photography and landscaping projects.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 20 years, Maria
Vespa Veid of Daniels; his mother Delilah Veid Brown and stepfather
Howard Brown of Daniels; two stepbrothers: Stephen Brown and his wife
Patti of Nashville, Tenn., and Paul Brown and his wife Beverly of
Jefferson, Ga.; two brothers-in-law: Robert Paul Vespa Jr. and his wife
Marylee of Woodstock, Md., and Richard William Vespa Sr. and his wife
Kathy of Irving, N.Y.; and one sister-in-law, Susan Moss Adams and her
husband Lloyd Lewis Adams of McGaheysville, Va. He also leaves behind a
host of extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held by the family at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
December 29, 2009, at the First Baptist Church of Beckley with the Rev.
Ed Houck and Rev. David Carrico officiating. Friends may call on the
family one hour prior to the service.
Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at
www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Rose and Quesenberry, 1901 S. Kanawha St., Beckley, is assisting the
family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Leonard Veid Memorial
fund in care of the sound system for the First Baptist Church of
Beckley, 422 Neville St., Beckley, WV 25801, the American Cancer
Association, 101 S. Kanawha St., Beckley WV 25801, or the Salvation
Army of Beckley, 312 S. Fayette St., Beckley, WV 25801.
BALLARD — Orada D. Bostic Huffman,
85, of Ballard, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 19,
2009 at the Springfield Care Center, Lindside, W.Va. Born September 16,
1924 at Organ Cave, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Burris and
Susie Feury Bostic. Mrs. Huffman was co-founder with her husband and
member of the Peterstown Pentecostal Holiness Church and was
affectionately known as church mother. Before her retirement, she had
served as supervisor for Westinghouse and the Acromat Publishing
Company. Mrs. Huffman was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, and
was preceded in death by one daughter, Okema Huffman; and several
brothers and sisters.Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Otuce
P. Huffman, Sr.; two sons, Otuce P. Huffman, Jr. and wife Lorraine and
Layton "Buddy" Huffman and wife Bonnie, all of Ballard, W.Va.; one
daughter, Rodona Smock and husband Jack of Christiansburg, Va.; nine
grandchildren, Tony Wickline, Mark Huffman, Melissa Carr, Estell
Wickline, Jack Smock, Jr., Doug Smock, Tristina Hale, Michelle Long,
and Layton Leslie Huffman, Jr.; fifteen great-grandchildren, and five
great-great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday
December 22, 2009 at the Peterstown Pentecostal Holiness Church with
the Rev. Jimmy Allen and the Rev. Wesley Galford officiating. Burial
will follow at the Appalachian Conference Cemetery, Dublin, Va. The
family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of
the services. Online guest book can be signed or condolences sent to
the Huffman family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by
Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va. Published in the
Bluefield Daily Telegraph on 12/21/2009
Dorsey Ray Reed, 68, of
Beckley, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, in a local
hospital.
Born January 8, 1941, in Mossy, W.Va., he was the son of the late
Solomon S. and Ida Reed.
Dorsey was a retired bookkeeper for Southern Industrial. He was a
member of the Bible Baptist Church and active in Manor House
activities. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Alice Ormandy Reed and a brother, Dewey Reed.
Survivors include two daughters; Sandra Reed and Rebekah Payne, and one
sister, Irene Mitchell, all of Beckley; three grandsons, Jeremy Payne
Jr., David Payne, and James Dorsey Ray Reed, and several nieces and
nephews.
Graveside rites and burial will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday,
December 17, 2009, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, with Pastor
Wayne Holder officiating.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family in care of
the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be made at www.calfeefh.com
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley. [WWHS Class of 1959]
Robert Vincent “Bob” McCollam,
82, of Maxwell Hill, died 26 of November after having a heart attack.
He was living in Florida with his oldest daughter Pamela L. Ramieh at
the time.
Bob was born November 11, 1927 in Charleston, W.Va., and was the son of
the late Maurice Vincent McCollam and the late GayVaughn Lusk Green
Jarsey. Bob was a 53-year member of Beckley Masonic Lodge No. 95. He
was a 40-year member of the Bethlehem Chapter No 71, Order of the
Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Patron for several years with his wife
Elaine. He was also a member of the Shrine, White Shrine and York Rite.
He served in the Korean Conflict in the United States Navy from
1950-1954.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary Elaine
McCollam. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Walter
McCollam, sister, Pat Delores Ann “Pat” Marks and niece
Linda Maynard.
Bob is survived by his daughters Pamela L. Ramieh and her husband,
Robert F. “Bob” Ramieh of Florida, Natalie A. Shaw and her
husband, Christopher D. Shaw of Maryland, sons David V. McCollam and
his wife Elizabeth of Shady Spring, and Troy V. McCollam of Beckley;
seven grandchildren, two great grandsons and one great-great grandson;
his brothers, George “Skeeter” McCollam and wife Pauline of
Florida, and Ronald M. McCollam and his wife Mavis of Beckley.
There will be a celebration of Robert “Bob”
McCollam’s life at 6 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday with an Eastern
Star Service at the Blue Ridge Funeral Home in Beckley. The funeral
will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Entombment
will follow with a graveside Masonic Funeral Service at the Blue Ridge
Memorial Gardens in Beckley.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Beckley Masonic Lodge No.
95. Robert F. Ramieh II, Jacob Ian-Tyler Shaw and Bobby Lee Kincaid
will serve as pallbearers. Bob will be greatly missed by friends and
family.
Arrangements are by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley. [WWHS Class of
1946]
On Saturday, December 12, 2009, our beloved Margaret Kiddy Phoebus
of Michigan Avenue, Beckley, passed away in a Fayette County care
center. She was in her 81st year.
Born Margaret Jane Kiddy on August 23, 1928, at Mt. Hope, she was the
3rd of six children born to the late Walter and Mary Phelps Kiddy.
Sisters, Nancy Ara and Sarah Elder, and brothers, Ray and Lloyd Kiddy,
preceded her in death.
Margaret spent her early childhood at Mt. Hope. She was a 1947 graduate
of Woodrow Wilson High School. A resident of Michigan Avenue the past
31 years, she formerly resided on Maxwell Hill. A bookkeeper, Margaret
was the owner and operator of C&A Bookkeeping for many years. She
was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene on Johnstown Road.
Margaret Phoebus was the first female tax collector for the state of
West Virginia.
Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband, Earl Phoebus. Earl
and Margaret were married on January 24, 1947; to this union was born
three children. Margaret was the precious Mom of Dean Phoebus and his
wife Patty of Martinsville, Va., Rick Phoebus and Judy Maddy, both of
Beckley; the doting Mam Maw of Scott Phoebus, Emily Harper, Staff Sgt.
Jason Maddy and Daniel Phoebus; the proud great-grandmother of six
great-grandchildren; the sweet sister of Joann Butler and her husband
Dan of Roanoke; the fond sister-in-law of Carolyn Kiddy of Clermont,
Fla., and Richard Ara of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews, among
them, Sharon Ann Merchants; many friends, former clients, and her
church family.
At the end of the day, when Margaret’s family recall her, they
remember, “An independent woman, a great cook, a woman who was
generous and kind to everyone.”
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Melton Mortuary Chapel
with Rev. Rich Wagoner officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset
Memorial Park in Beckley.
The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, and one
hour prior to the services on Wednesday.
Pallbearers will be family members and friends.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meltonmortuary.com.
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc., Beckley.
John B. Mastroeni, 80 years,
of Pinckney, Michigan died Tuesday afternoon, November 24, 2009 at St.
Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
John was born March 7, 1929 in Beckley, West Virginia; the son of
Guiseppi and Giovanna (Todaro) Mastroeni. John married Norma Bragg,
October 1959 and she survives.
John is also survived by two sons, John (Gerilyn) Mastroeni and Charles
(Jennifer) Mastroeni both of Howell; three daughters, Jody (Frank
Garver) Mastroeni of Grand Rapids, Toni (Daryl) Wetzel and Gina
(Marvin) Evans both of Pinckney; six grand children, John B, Violet,
Joseph, Kyle, Meghan and Gianna. John was preceded in death by his
daughter, Natalie in May of 2001.
John was a Research Scientist for Allied Signal (Honeywell) of Ann
Arbor, Michigan.
Funeral service will be held 11 AM Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the
Pinckney Congregational Church 125 E. Unadilla St Pinckney, Michigan
with Rev. Lynn Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Pinckney
Cemetery. Family will receive friends 12-5 PM Friday, November 27 at
Shelters Funeral Home 250 N Mill St. Pinckney, Michigan.
On Friday, November 27th, 2009, our beloved John Evan Thurman
of Mankin Avenue died at 9:40 a.m. at the Beckley Appalachian Regional
Hospital following a short illness. He was 55 years of age.
Evan, the son of the late Delbert and Mary Mulcay Thurman, was born on
January 13, 1954, the youngest of three children. He was a lifelong
resident of Beckley. A 1972 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, he
graduated from West Virginia University in 1976 with a degree in
journalism. Evan Thurman had a lifelong passion for all things
“Mountaineer.” He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta
fraternity and maintained strong ties with his brothers throughout his
life. A senior tax appraiser for the WV State Tax Commission, he had 30
years of service with the state.
A lifelong and dedicated member of the First Baptist Church, he taught
Sunday school and sang in the chancel choir. Evan was a good Christian
man who loved the Lord. We rejoice in the knowledge that he is forever
at home with the Savior he faithfully served.
An avid sports fan, Evan had a great enthusiasm for the Cincinnati Reds
and his beloved Mountaineers. He loved the beauty and serenity of the
mountains of West Virginia. At the end of the day when we remember Evan
Thurman, we will recall an individual who was willing to help his
family and friends and loved them unconditionally. He was a fun-loving,
energetic friend to all. “His Memory is Blessed.”
Left to cherish those memories are his sisters, Ellen Thurman Warder of
Murrells Inlet, S.C., and Elaine Thurman (Jerry) Hummel of Gainesville,
Ga.; his extended family, Holly, Teddy and Zach Browning of Charlotte,
N.C., Lynn, Victor and Maddie Alomar of Virginia Beach, Va., Jeremy
(Shannon) Hummel, Brooke Hummel, Savannah and Landon Greene all of
Gainesville, Patrick Hummell, Key Largo, Fla., Major Chris (Susie)
Hummel, Gerad, Katie and Karis Hummel all of San Antonio, Texas, Dr.
Laura Hummel of Seneca, S.C.; and his dear companion and friend Doris
Lilly who never left Evan’s side during his last days.
A Service of Celebration and Remembrance will be held today at 4 p.m.
at the First Baptist Church, 422 Neville Street, Beckley, with Rev. Dr.
Phillip Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m.
until the hour of the services.
The family suggests that memorials be made to: Animal Rescue, Friends
for Life Inc., RR2 Box 271, Lewisburg, WV 24901.
And so now we must bid you goodbye, dear Evan. “If love alone
could have saved you, you never would have died.”
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meltonmortuary.com.
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc., Beckley, W.Va.
Terry Lee Brunty, age 68, of
Piney View, West Virginia, died Thursday, November 26, 2009, at 9:20
a.m. in the Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division following
a long illness.
He was born on August 24, 1941, to the late Dorothy Radford Brunty and
Rueben Lee Brunty in Beckley, West Virginia. Terry graduated from
Woodrow Wilson High School in 1959. He married Ruth Naomi Daniel in
1962, and they made their home in Piney View, West Virginia.
Terry was an accomplished brick and stone mason, and was the owner and
operator of T.L. Brunty Construction Company for 39 years. He retired
in 2000.
He was a child of God, and attended church at the Terry Independent
Christian Church at Terry, West Virginia. He loved fishing with
friends, and spending time with his beloved dogs.
Terry was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin Duane Brunty, and a
stepfather, Don Alvin Bailey.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Naomi Daniel Brunty.
Other surviving members of his family are his stepmother, Dessell
Brunty of Cottageville, West Virginia; half sisters: Martha Bailey
Goble of Piney View, West Virginia, Betty Barnett of Marmet, West
Virginia, Vanessa Brunty Shockey, Valenda Brunty Ransom, Valarie Brunty
Rhodes, all of Ripley, West Virginia, and Vanese Brunty Cedar of
Ravenswood, West Virginia; half brothers: Don Bailey of Piney View,
West Virginia; Verdis Brunty of Cottageville, West Virginia; very
special family friends, Scott and Cindy Richter of Pine Grove, West
Virginia, and Brenda Harless of Marmet, West Virginia.
A viewing will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today, November 28, 2009, at
the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 S. Kanawha Street, Beckley,
West Virginia. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, November
29, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley
with Rev. Phillip Lilly officiating. Entombment will follow at Blue
Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at Prosperity, West Virginia. Family
members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may
be sent to our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 S. Kanawha
Street, Beckley, West Virginia.
MACON - Ramona J. Harp,
age 78, died Monday, October 26, 2009, at Porterfield Health and Rehab
Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October
28, 2009, from Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The Reverend Linda Gail
Thompson will officiate. -Mrs. Harp was born in Lester, W. Va., and was
a member of Bloomfield United Methodist Church. She was a retired
homemaker and a sales associate at Roses. Mrs. Harp was preceded in
death by her parents, James H. Clower and Goldie Clower, brothers, Bill
Clower and Sonny Clower. -Survivors include her husband of 54 years,
Julis Ray Harp of Macon, children, David (Theresa) Harp of Macon, Terri
(Jimmy) Johnston of Roanoke, Va., Nancy (Paul) Lubeck of Bullard.
Grandchildren, Susan Timm, Traci Harp, and Matthew Harp all of Macon,
Jennifer Johnston of Roanoke, Va., one great grandchild, Michaela Timm
of Macon, Brother, Max Clower of Glen White, West Virginia, sister,
Janice Hardy of South Carolina. -The family will be at 3535 Lawrence
Drive, South, and receive friends at Crest Lawn Funeral Home Tuesday,
October 27, 2009, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. -You may sign the register
book at www.crestlawnfuneral.com. -Crest Lawn Funeral Home has charge
of arrangement. [Believed to be WWHS Class of 1949; from the Macon Telegraph]
Eugene “Totsie” Grose, 51,
of Beckley passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in a Beckley hospital
following a massive stroke.
Born May 20, 1958, in Beckley, he was the son of the late Solomon Earl
and Lena Cobb Grose.
He was a maintenance worker for McDonalds and a lifelong resident of
Raleigh County. Totsie was a loving and kind person who would do
anything for anyone who asked. He will be missed by his many friends
and co-workers.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother and
sister-in-law, Eules “Buddy” and Shirley James Cobb.
Survivors include his brother, Larry Grose of Beckley, sister, Mary
Adamos and husband Jim of Beckley, special nephews: Shawn Long of
Baltimore, Md., and Jamie Long of Goldsboro, N.C., great-niece and
nephews: Brooke, Zackary, Cayden, and Alexandra Long, by his special
dog, Cindy, and other nephews Jeff James and David Cobb.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, in
the Calfee Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Vondie Cook officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to service on
Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Raleigh
County, P.O. Box 115, Beckley, WV 25802.
Online condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com.
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.
[WWHS Class of 1978]
Dr. William D. McLean, 80,
of Beckley passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Born Dec. 10, 1928, in
Beckley, he was the son of the late David Waddell and Margaret
McTaggart McLean. Dr. McLean graduated from Hampten-Sydney College and
received his medical degree from the University of Virginia. He served
his internship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Following his return
to Beckley, he practiced dermatology for forty-four years before
retiring in 2006. He served his country as a member of the 10th Special
Forces Group. He was a member of the Beckley Presbyterian Church and a
former member of the Black Knight Country Club. He was preceded in
death by his wife Lois Clements McLean in 2008. He is survived by his
three sons: John David McLean and wife Mary Ann of N. Smithfield, R.I.,
Paul Joseph McLean of Claremont, Calif., Marc Andrew McLean and wife
Danielle of Boynton Beach, Fla.; grandchildren: Madeline, Jimmy and
William McLean; and his brother Robert McLean of Beckley. Funeral
services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the
Beckley Presbyterian Church with Dr. William A. dePrater and Dr. Robin
Debnam officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Sebastian Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Calfee Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday.
Pallbearers will be Chuck Lucas, Dick Daniel, Wilmot Jones, Chris
Lucas, Brad Wartella, Robert Gardner, Mark Creager, David Creager.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. John White, Ed Neil, Jim Vaughan,
Lewis Fox, Meredith Trent, Tom Keyser, Larry Frail, Ralph Diehl, Forest
Lynch. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the
Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St., Suite 203, Beckley, WV 25801.
Online condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com. Arrangements by
Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley. [WWHS Class of 1946]
Lula Belle Quesenberry Cuthbert,
81, of Coal City passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Raleigh
General following a short illness.
Born June 18, 1928, at Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Jesse
Roy and Bessie Elizabeth Morris Quesenberry.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by the love of her
life for 46 years Robert D. “Scotty” Cuthbert Sr. in 1944,
two brothers: Charles Hunter Goode and John Matthew Quesenberry, one
sister, Elaine Virginia Quesenberry.
She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and participated in
the Raleigh General nursing program for 22 months before getting
married and starting her family; she later returned to the Beckley
Academy of nursing where she received a Licensed Practical Nursing
degree. She worked for over 30 years at both the Beckley Hospital and
Raleigh General Hospital where she retired in 1995.
Survivors include: two sons; David “Scotty” Cuthbert and
wife Angela of Coal City, and Robert Davidson Cuthbert Jr. and wife
Christina of Beaver. Two daughters: Nancy Karen Cuthbert of Coal City;
and Jean Ann Armstrong and husband Curtis James of Beckley. One
brother, James Corbin Quesenberry and wife Jo Ellen of Lynchburg, Va.
She had eight beloved grandchildren: Jennifer Renee Goddard, Jodi
Rebecca Armstrong, James Andrew Armstrong and wife Rebekah, Scott
Joseph Cuthbert and wife Lori, Mark David Cuthbert, Shannon Elizabeth
Cini and husband Matthew, Kayla Marie Cuthbert, and Robert Davidson
Cuthbert, III. She has five precious great-grandchildren: Jade Abigail
Goddard, Jared Andrew Goddard, Alexandra Lynn Armstrong, Micah Scott
Cuthbert and Kendall Jo Cini, with one more due in the spring. She was
a loving wife and mother for her entire life and will be sadly missed
by all.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Rose and
Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with Rev. Donnie Kelly officiating.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 23, 2009, at the funeral
home.
Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley.
Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at
www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel, Beckley, W.Va.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Through God’s amazing grace, Deborah “Debbie” Avis McClure,
60 of New Smyrna Beach, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, Nov.
14, 2009. Debbie, a daughter of Harry B. and Jane Ann Atkinson of
Beckley, blessed this earth with her arrival on June 22, 1949, in
Beckley. A graduate of Marshall University School of Nursing, Class of
1971, her nursing career of 35 years was guided by a strong moral and
ethical compass.
She cared for her patients and co-workers with a kind and compassionate
heart.
Debbie’s joys in life were spending time with her family, riding
her Harley, interior design, playing her piano, and the celebration of
Christmas. She had a strong faith in God and loved the Lord.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she is
survived by her husband of 39 years David "Butch" McClure; daughters,
Angela Gentry of Nashville, Tenn.; Amanda Lynn and Carrie Carney of New
Smyrna Beach; sons-in-law, Troy Gentry of Nashville, Tenn.; JC Lynn and
Mark Carney of New Smyrna Beach; grandchildren, Kaylee Gentry, Savannah
and Ethan Lynn; sister, Karen Eller of Beckley; brothers, Barney
Atkinson of Anderson, S.C. and Bill Atkinson of Beckley; and
father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Mary McClure of Huntington,
W.Va.
Her family and friends will deeply miss her and will eternally cherish
the short time that God allowed her to bless our lives on this earth.
Her family would like express their sincerest gratitude to the numerous
friends and family members who continued to fervently pray for Debbie
throughout her battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009,
at Chapman’s Mortuary 2851-Third Avenue, Huntington, with Pastor
Brady K. Lipscomb officiating.
A graveside service will immediately follow at the Gill Cemetery in
Salt Rock, W.Va.
Friends are welcome to call from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday
November 19, 2009.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Preston Robert Tisch Brain
Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710 or the Hospice of
Flagler/Volusia 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, Fl 32129.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.chapmans-mortuary.com. [WWHS Class of 1967]
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. — James Patrick French,
56, of 708 Atlanta Ave., Carolina Beach, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009,
in New Hanover Hospital, Wilmington, N.C., following a long illness.
Pat was born Aug. 26, 1953, to Warren G. and Betty Sue Fitzpatrick
French. He spent his childhood in MacArthur and Beckley, attended
Greenbrier Military School and was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High
School.
Preceding him in death were his father in 1995; his mother in 2006 and
an infant brother, John David in 1942.
Survivors include his wife, Robin Furr French; a son, Patrick Shane and
his girlfriend, Amanda Miller; a sister, Jeanie Darnell and husband,
Tom of MacArthur; brother, Warren of Rockingham, N.C.; nephews, Tommy
and Dr. Tom Darnell and wife, Patty of Winston Salem, N.C.; Warren III
and wife, Julie of Drexel, N.C.; Tracy and his wife of Ohio and great
nieces, Caroline Darnell and Emily, Erica and Charlotte French.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Wilkinson
Funeral Home, 100 Branch View Drive, Concord, N.C. with the Rev. Marvin
Honeycutt officiating. Burial will follow in Caroline Memorial Park,
Concord, N.C.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home before services,
from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Wilkinson Funeral Home at Concord, N.C.
Yasuko Carter-Boyer taught science at Roxboro Middle School in
Cleveland Heights for 15 years and fought breast cancer for 13 of them.
She published a memoir last year, "How Cancer Saved My Life." She gave
inspirational and religious talks around town.
Carter-Boyer died Tuesday at her Maple Heights home. She was 49.
Born in Beckley, W.Va., she got a bachelor’s degree at Cleveland
State and a master’s at Detroit’s Marygrove College, both
in education. She taught at Roxboro until Oct. 1.
Survivors include her husband, two daughters and two granddaughters.
Lucas Memorial Chapel is hosting a funeral at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
[From cleveland.com, Nov. 13, 2009. WWHS Class of 1978]
Mary A. Oliver, 47, of
Beckley, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, after
a sudden illness at Raleigh General Hospital.
She was born Sept. 9, 1962, the daughter of the late Bruce Wilson Wade
and Gloria Mae Fowlkes.
She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and attended First
Baptist Church of North Beckley. She was formerly employed by KFC in
Beckley.
Survivors include one son, Talmadge Hairston, Georgia; two daughters,
Latasha Rene and Jasmine Chantel Oliver, both of Beckley; three
sisters, Marie (Byrd) Hairston, Michelle Fowlkes and Jeannie
Scholfield, all of Beckley; five brothers, James Fowlkes of Chester,
Pa., Andrew and Jack Fowlkes of Winston-Salem, N.C., Mark Banks of
Beckley, and Paul Banks of Glen White; one granddaughter,
Ja’Liyah Kincannon of Beckley; special friend, Michael Duncan of
Beckley; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and relative of
friends.
Special thanks to Mary’s dearest friend, Darlene Grant of
Beckley, whom she dearly loved; also special thanks to Russell Oliver
of Beckley.
Friends may meet the family from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov.
10, 2009, at Durgan Funeral Chapel, 1501 S. Kanawha St., Beckley. A
memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church
of North Beckley, with the Rev. James Cox officiating.
Online at durganfuneralhome@verizon.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Durgan Funeral Home, Beckley.
Reginald (Reggie) Rhodes,
57, of 415 Bostick Ave., Beckley, joined the Kingdom of Heaven on Nov.
4, 2009, at his residence after a one-year battle with Leukemia.
He was born in Leslie, W.Va., Feb. 16, 1952, to Mrs. Newassa Creasy
Rhodes and the late Mr. Goldie F. Rhodes. He was happily married to the
late Sandra Louise Rhodes and they shared a loving union for 40 years.
Reginald was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Marshall
University and Beckley College and earned his degree in Elementary
Education and Special Education. He had 34 years of service with the
Raleigh County Board of Education and taught at Beaver and Daniels
Elementary Schools.
He was an active member of the Heart of God Ministry Church. He
worshipped the Lord as a soloist, in the Men’s Choir, and with
the Shabach Praise Team. He served on the Pastor’s Board of
Elders and various other church and community organizations and events.
He was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, a two-time nominee for the
Teacher of the Year, received an award for being an Outstanding Young
Educator by the Jaycees, and several other awards for his commitment to
community service.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his beloved
wife, Sandra, on Aug. 20, 2009, and maternal grandmother, Cleo Creasy.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Ronald (Neika)
Lawrence Sr. of Capital Heights, Md.; daughter, Angela (Troy) Roach of
Laurel, Md.; mother, Newassa Rhodes of Beckley; three brothers, Freddie
Rhodes of Bluefield, W.Va., Goldie Rhodes and Kermit Rhodes (Marie) of
Beckley; three sisters, Vanessa Rhodes of Beckley, JoAnn Ross (Mike) of
Belleville, Mich., and Marsha Brookins (Michael) of Odenton, Md.; three
granddaughters, two grandsons; two aunts; two great-uncles, a
great-aunt; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at Heart
of God Ministries, 1703 S. Kanawha St., Beckley, with Bishop Fred T.
Simms officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens,
Beckley.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at the
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor Chapel, 748 S. Fayette St., Beckley,
and one-half hour prior to the service Sunday at the church.
Condolences may be e-mailed to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.
This past Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, Gregory Rodgers
of the McLean Addition, Beckley died suddenly. He was 50 years of age.
Greg, as he was affectionately known all his life, was born Gregory
Scott Rodgers on June 18, 1959, in Beckley, he was the son of the late
Basom and Ann Richmond Rodgers.
Greg spent his childhood on George Street and Northwestern Ave. He grew
up in the Memorial Baptist Church and was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson
High School, Class of 1977. In his younger days, he loved to ride a
motorcycle. A heavy equipment operator, he was the owner of GSR
Enterprises. The last 15 years, Greg has attended Oak Christian Church,
becoming a member in 2005. He loved to worship the Lord in this place.
At the end of the day, Greg’s life was his children, Emily and
Shane. He lived to love them, and now he will be their guardian angel.
In addition to his children he is survived by their mother, his close
friend, Sandy Weeks Rodgers; he was the dear brother of Terri Thompson
and her husband Doug of Atlanta, Ga.; the fond uncle of their daughter
Kenzie; his children’s maternal grandparents, Albert and Janet
Weeks, who thought of Greg as a son; several aunts, uncles, and cousins
survive; as well as his church family, and many good friends.
On Thursday afternoon Greg will be taken to Oak Grove Christian Church
where he will be honored and remembered in a service at 8 p.m. Pastor
Joe Schmidt will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 6
p.m. until the hour of the service. On Friday morning at 11 a.m., Greg
will be laid to rest in the church cemetery, a peaceful place, close to
where he worshiped the Lord. Those wishing to attend the graveside
services are asked to meet at the church by 10:30 a.m. on Friday
morning.
Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meltonmortuary.com
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc, Beckley.
SILER CITY, N.C. — Raymond Earnest Lilly,
69, of 425 E. Raleigh St., Siler City, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at
Siler City Care & Rehabilitation, Siler City. Mr. Lilly was born
Aug. 10, 1940, the son of Lacy Lewis and Goldie (Sizemore) Lilly.
Mr. Lilly was a native of Raleigh County, W.Va., and attended
Cornerstone Baptist Church. He was a self-employed taxidermist. He is
survived by his wife: Martha (Stone) Lilly; and two sons, Stephen Lilly
and wife, Kim, of Siler City, N.C., and David R. Lilly and wife, Bo, of
Mooresville, N.C.; one sister, Zonia Williams and husband, Larry, of
Siler City, N.C.; granddaughter, LeeAnn Lilly; stepgrandchildren,
Renatta Marker, Dominique and Alex Maciel; stepgreat-grandchildren,
Lillian and Brianna Marker; two nieces and one nephew.
The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 3,
2009, at the home, 425 E. Raleigh St., Siler City, N.C.
The graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at
Cornerstone Baptist Church, 396 NC Hwy. 42, Goldston, with Rev. Bewey
Shaver officiating. Memorials may be made to a charity of donor’s
choice.
Arrangements by Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City. [WWHS
Class of 1958]
Greta Jean Vines, age 79, of
Beckley, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at the Raleigh General Hospital
in Beckley, following a long illness.
Born on May 16, 1930, at Beckley, she was the daughter of the late John
Beaver and Edith Martin Beaver.
Mrs. Vines was a homemaker, and years ago was an employee of
Beaver’s Grocery, and was a part-time employee of the East
Beckley Post Office. She enjoyed planting a floral garden at the post
office for several years.
Mrs. Vines was a member of the St. Mary’s United Methodist Church
in Beckley for many years, where she was a member of the Women’s
Circle at the church. She was also a member of the Senior Friends in
Beckley. She had made her home in Beckley all of her life.
Mrs. Vines was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Vines; two
sisters, Carolyn O’dell and Sarah Vealey.
Surviving are her children, Debbie Gunnoe and husband Bernard of
Prosperity, Terry Shutko and wife Sandra Fox of Pittsburgh, Pa.,
Phillip Williams and wife Cindy of Navarre, Fla.; a sister, Becky Mills
and husband Doug of Beckley; a brother, John Beaver and wife Jane of
Shady Spring; six grandchildren, Scott Gunnoe of Prosperity, Terry
Gunnoe and his wife Christina of Bragg, Emma Shutko of Pittsburgh,
Brandi Meadows of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Sommer Daniels and her
husband Chris of San Antonio, Texas, and Tyler Williams of Navarre,
Fla.; five great-grandchildren, Brooke Miller, Trey Gunnoe, Seth
Gunnoe, Aeriana Gunnoe, Cole Daniels; and a special friend who was like
a daughter, Donna McCray of Prosperity.
Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at
the St. Mary’s United Methodist Church, 2012 S. Kanawha St.,
Beckley, with Rev. Sharon Miller officiating. Entombment will follow at
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Beckley.
Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church.
Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Online condolences may be sent to our guestbook at
www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 S. Kanawha
St., Beckley.
[WWHS Class of 1948]
James Ellis Green, 80, of
Beckley, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009.
Born Aug. 7, 1929, in Beckley, he was the son of the late John H. Green
Jr. and the late E. Kathleen Ellis Green.
James was a teacher in Raleigh County, and worked for Raleigh Insurance
for 14 years. He graduated from Beckley College, obtained a
Master’s degree from WVU, obtained a Master’s degree from
Marshall University in Mining Engineering, and obtained a
Bachelor’s Degree from Morris Harvey College.
He worked for Eastern Associated Coal as a Mine Foreman. He was a
member of the Bethel Freewill Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday
school teacher of the adult class. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge
since 1950, and was a member of the United States Power Squadron in
North Carolina.
James served his country proudly in the United States Navy.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by a brother,
H. Blaine Green.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Betty Jean French
Green; a daughter, Sara Lynn Neal, M.D., of Kernersville, N.C.; two
sisters, Shirley J. Ulaki of Monroe County, W.Va., and Carol Bennette
and husband, Robert, of Gibsonville, N.C.; nieces and nephews, J.
Ladier Ulaki Canterbury, D.O., and husband, Greg, and Sandra K. Ulaki
Mann and husband, Jerry, Stephen D. Ulaki, D.O., Marla L. Hurley and
husband, Glen, and Darla Lynn Sprague and husband, Jeff.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.28, 2009, at Blue Ridge
Funeral Home Chapel, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, with Rev. L.C.
Calhoun and Rev. Terry Hatcher officiating. Burial will follow in Blue
Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Military Graveside Rites will be
conducted by the Oak Hill VFW Post #3110.
Tommy Darnell, Tom Darnell, Stephen Ulaki, Raymond Lester, Ronnie
McKinney, and Dillard Lawson will be serving as pallbearers.
Friends may gather with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday,
Oct. 27, 2009, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting
www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.
Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, is in
charge of the arrangements. [WWHS Class of 1947 - Note: surname is
spelled Greene in the class yearbook.]
Nancy Lou Crawford Wilbur of
Winston Salem, N.C., formerly of Van Voorhis St., Beckley, passed away
Sunday October 11, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston
Salem following an extended illness. She was 80 years of age.
Nancy was born on October 8, 1929 in Swissvale, Pa., to the late Howard
and Georgia Phillips Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William A.
“Bill” Wilbur; brothers, Clarence “Buddy” and
Howard Crawford and a sister, Dorothy Crawford.
Nancy’s family moved to Mabscott in 1939. She graduated from
Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1948 and was a member of the
United Methodist Temple.
Survivors are a sister, Verna Crouse of Natrona Heights, Pa.; three
children, Barbara Tilton of Bermuda Run, N.C., Paul Wilbur and his wife
Kathie of Summerville, S.C. and Sandy Sprinkle and her husband Roger of
Holly Springs, N.C.; grandchildren, Daphne Sapp and her husband Jerry
of Kernersville, N.C.; Sabrina Brown and her husband Beau of
Fayetteville, Ga., Brooks Tilton and his wife Gina of Peachtree City,
Ga. and Tricia Haggerty of Summerville, S.C.; four great grandchildren
also survive.
The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the
Melton Mortuary. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts be made to
Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston, Salem,
NC 27103.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meltonmortuary.com
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc, Beckley.
Capt. Carlos A. Williams,
DVM. 55, of 238 Fairview Ave., Beckley, died on October 13th 2009 at
11:30 am (2:30 pm EST) in Tucson, Arizona.
Born July 10, 1954 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Jordan M.
Williams and Cecilia A. Dobbins.Dr. Williams graduated from West
Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science Cum Laude in 1978. He
also received a Master of Agriculture in 1980.
He acquired his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State
University in 1984.
In 1984 - 1990 he served in the United States Army Veterinary Corps. He
left his military career with the rank of Captain promotable to Major.
Shortly after his military career he went on to work with the USDA as a
Veterinarian for Southern West Virginia. He then worked with Princeton
Veterinary Associates and Raleigh County Animal Hospital.
In 1992 Dr. Williams opened his own business Crossroads Small Animal
Clinic. During the tenure of Crossroads Small Animal Clinic, Dr.
Williams was often featured in various local newspaper articles and
local television interviews.
In 2002 Dr. Williams retired from Veterinary practice.
Survivors include his daughter Carissa J. Abitabilo and her husband
Joey M. Abitabilo of Boston, Mass.; two sons Elijah J. C. Williams and
Zane C. M. Williams; grandson Isaac S. Abitabilo, and half-brother
Meredith E. Williams of Boomer.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22nd, from noon to 2 p.m. at
Blue Ridge Funeral Home in Beckley, with burial following at Williams
Cemetery in Shady Springs.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr.
Beckley.
[WWHS Class of 1972]
James Edwin “Eddie” Boyd,
55, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009.
Born July 22, 1954, he is the son of Thelma Williams Boyd and the late
Forrest Vernon Boyd.
He is the grandson of the late Orville and Della Williams of Beckley
and the late Henry and Ella Boyd of Virginia.
Eddie enjoyed hunting, fishing, music and rescuing animals. He was an
environmentalist and a humanitarian. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson
High School and attended Beckley College. Eddie was proud to be
employed as a coal miner and was of the Protestant faith.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Anne Kay Boyd of
Beckley; mother, Thelma Boyd of Beckley; and his brother, Forrest L.
“Randy” Boyd and wife JoAnn of Beaver.
It was Eddie’s wishes to be cremated and a private memorial
service will be held at a later date with Pastor Billy Calhoun
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to
Hospice of Southern West Virginia, PO Box 1472, Beckley, WV.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd, Beckley.
[WWHS Class of 1972]
Del Mar — Donald Guy Cook,
79 passed away at home in Del Mar, California on Thursday, June 25th,
2009, of congestive heart failure complicated by lupus. Don was born to
Perry and Macy Cook on November 14, 1929 in Beckley, West Virginia. He
graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in the class of 1947. He
graduated with a degree in Architecture from the University of
Cincinnati School of Architecture and Engineering. He served in the
Marine Corps during the Korean War and participated in the above ground
Atomic Bomb testing.
After completing his tour of duty, he served in the Reserves for many
years. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton. In 1957, Don married Merrie
Jo Warne of Brawley, California. They settled in Del Mar where they
raised their three children.
Donald's architectural career spanned over fifty years and included
many residential and small commercial projects in San Diego County.
Don is survived by his wife, Merrie Jo; his daughters, Cherrie and
Ellie of San Diego, Calif; and son, Andy of Seattle, Washington;
grandchildren, Karissa and Bryan; a brother, Alvin R. (Butch) Cook and
wife Marilyn, of Daniels, WV, and a sister Doris Ann Dransfield and
husband Michael, of Gap Mills, WV. He also leaves behind several nieces
and several great nieces and great nephews.
His brother, Edwin Cook and sister Agnes (Cook) Trump are deceased.
Tleatha Lilly Bennett Sablan. Tleatha Sablan, age 62, of Beckley,
W.Va., passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009, in the Bowers Hospice
House in Beckley, following a long illness. Born November 23, 1946, in
Fayette County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Elden and
Frances Ramsey Bennett. Tleatha had been employed as a dispatcher for
the Highway Patrol in San Diego, Calif., but, after retiring, returned
home to the mountains of her youth, in West Virginia. Other than her
parents, she is preceded in death by three sisters, Sarah Fix, Barbara
Prince and Katherine Ruff. Those left to cherish her memory are her
husband, Joe Sablan of Beckley; three sons, Joseph and his wife
Kristin, stationed with the U.S. Army, Franklin and his wife Kendra of
San Diego, Thomas and his wife, Debbie, of San Diego; a daughter, Linda
Casper and her husband Jason of Boston, Mass.; two brothers, William
“Bill” Bennett of Florida and Wilburn “Eddie”
Bennett of Talcott, W.Va.; one sister, Anna N. Bennett of South
Carolina; eleven grandchildren and a special brother-in-law, Ralph
Prince. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, October
12, 2009, at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with Rev.
Mike Sisson officiating, with a eulogy by her son Franklin Sablan.
Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service. Online
condolences may be sent to our guest book at
www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry
Funeral Home in Beckley, W.Va. [WWHS Class of 1964]
Mary Hornbrook Kirkpatrick,
Beckley, departed this life at the Bowers Hospice House on October 10,
2009.
Born February 28, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John R. and
Mary B. Lilly Hornbrook. Mary was a 1943 graduate of Woodrow Wilson
High School and attended the Erma Beard School of dance. She was a
graduate of Ward Belmont College in Nashville, Tenn., and the
University of Kentucky where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta
Sorority. She served as secretary and treasurer of the Lillybrook Land
Company, and established the Mary Kirkpatrick Professorship for Breast
Cancer Research at the Wake Forest University Medical Center. Mary was
a member of the Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, H. Louis Kirkpatrick; one
son, Judge H.L. Kirkpatrick, III, and his wife Rebecca; one daughter,
Ann Kirkpatrick Price and her husband Donald Price; two grandsons, John
Kirkpatrick and Robert Kirkpatrick; stepgranddaughter, Amber Price;
stepgrandson, Tyson Price; and stepgreat-grandson, Keaton Burch.
The family wishes to acknowledge their appreciation to Mary’s
caregivers from Visiting Angels, Bowers Hospice House and Hospice of
Southern West Virginia. The family desires that any contributions in
honor of Mary be given to the Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry
Drive, Beckley, WV 25801, or to the charity of your choice.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2009, in the Calfee
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Elizabeth Stone officiating. Interment
will follow in the mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends
may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.
Online condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com.
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.
Francis “Scott” Ballard,
72, of Beckley passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009.
Born March 26, 1937, he is the son of the late Claude and Irene
Ballard.
In addition to his parents, Scott was preceded in death by his first
wife, Peggy Ballard; son, David Ballard; and brother, James Ballard.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Rebecca Sue Ballard
of Beckley; son, Daryl Ballard of Huntington, stepdaughters, Lisa
Kensil and Lori Robinson, and stepson, Wayman Taylor, all of Ohio; 16
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Chuck Keneske; a host
of family and friends and especially his loyal friend, his dog
“Kiwi.”
Scott enjoyed hunting, working with model cars and airplanes. He read
Joseph Wambaugh books and listened to ’40s and ’50s band
music.
Scott was a 1955 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He graduated
from Bluefield State College with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and the
W.Va. State Police Academy. He was a former Deputy Sheriff and the
owner/operator of Freedom Securities, Inc.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 7,
2009, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, with Pastor Lonnie Greer
officiating.
Friends may gather with the family from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the
service on Wednesday.
Online condolences may be sent to the Ballard family by visiting
www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive,
Beckley.
HUDSON -- Ray Gene Hurt,
75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior September 24, 2009.
Born in Wickham, W.Va., he was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a member of
Graham Road Baptist Church where he served as usher, deacon and on
various committees, and had retired from Ford Motor Co., Walton Hills
with 38 years of service.
Gene loved Jesus, his family and church. He enjoyed time spent in the
outdoors and at family gatherings. Gene was dearly loved by his wife
and many family members and will always be missed until we meet again
in heaven.
He was preceded in death by parents, William and Lillian; sisters,
Joyce, Sarilda, Josephine and Virginia; brothers, Charles, William
(Bus), John and Wyatt (Jim) and by son-in-law, Gene Kirby. He is
survived by his wife of 50 years, Odessia; daughters Diana Loudermilk
and Vicki Knight; grandchildren, Celeste Kirby, Jacqueline and Nicholas
Dame, Autumn, Courtney and Rachael Knight; sister, Wanda (John) Aliff
and many nieces, nephews, cousins and sisters-in-law.
Rev. Larry Engle will conduct service Monday 11 a.m. at the Redmon
Funeral Home, where friends may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m., and
Monday from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment Crown Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Haven of Rest, P.O.
Box 547, Akron 44398-6110 or to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 310
Orchard Ave., Cuyahoga Falls 44221 (Akron Beacon Journal) [WWHS Class of 1952]
Jeannie Faye Bowyer, 56, of
Bradley, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009.
Born March 12, 1953, she is the daughter of Eileen Shadrick Fara and
the late Samuel Fara and the late Harold Tennant.
In addition to her father, Jeannie is preceded in death by her brother
Wayne Tennant.
Those left to cherish her memory include her mother Eileen Shadrick
Fara; daughter Miranda Bowyer and husband Charles Mullens of Bradley;
son Phillip Bowyer of Huntington; brother Jack Shadrick of Mebane,
N.C.; grandson Hunter Bowyer and step-grandson Dakota Mullens of
Bradley; nieces Angela Bragg of Tenn., special niece Misty Tennant of
Shady Spring, and Kacie Shadrick of Prosperity; nephew Harold Tennant
of Shady Spring; her best friends Missy Mullins and Susan Chandler.
Jeannie was employed as a nurse at Raleigh General Hospital for many
years. She also worked at Pine Lodge Nursing Home and Pinecrest
Hospital. Jeannie loved spending time with her family and friends. She
will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Blue
Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Pastor Roger E. Pauley officiating.
Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Friends may gather with the family two hours prior to the service at
the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr.
Beckley. [WWHS Class of 1972]
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — Donald Earl Craddock,
74, of Merritt Island, formerly of Maple Fork, passed away peacefully,
Monday September 14, 2009.
Born in Maple Fork, on May 29, 1935 he was the son of the late George
and Macil Blake Craddock.
He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley before joining the
Air Force in 1954. After bootcamp he was sent to Wethersfield, England
where he met and married his wife of 54 years, Rita.
Don spent his 20-year military career in communications and a tour of
duty in Vietnam. He retired at Patrick Air Force base and then settled
in Merritt Island. His love of tinkering with clocks turned his hobby
into a career and always kept the family house on its toes at the
stroke of midnight.
Two sisters, Edith Shaughnessy and Esta Belle Spears preceded him in
death.
He leaves his wife, Rita Harrington Craddock; three children, Tresia
“Terri” Mancera of Merritt Island, David Craddock of Palm
Bay, Fla. and Dale (Susie) Craddock of Durham, N.C.; four grandsons,
Cisco (Emma) Mancera of Orlando, Fla., David Craddock of Palm Bay, and
Davis and Parker Craddock of Durham, N.C.; brother, David (Betty)
Craddock of Beckley; sister, Ruth Connor of Danville, Va.; one brother
in-law, Roy Harrington of England; and two sisters in-laws, Joyce
(Bernard) Blythe of England and Jean (Jimmy) Matthews of Huntsville,
Ala.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Don was a kind, gentle man who loved his family and enjoyed all kinds
of puzzles including jigsaws and his daily cryptograms. "Mr. Fix-it"
will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A memorial gathering and service with full military honors was held
10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Kiwanis Island Park,
Merritt Island. His cremains will be interred at Florida National (VA)
Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.
The family asks that memorial donations be made to Hospice of Health
First at 1900 Dairy Road, Melbourne, FL 32904.
Information submitted by Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope.
On 16 September 2009, Barbara Ann Thomas McGraw, age 72, a
beloved wife
and mother, passed away peacefully and went to heaven on the wings of
angels, following a short illness. Born March 8, 1937 in Hinton, West
Virginia, Barbara was the only daughter to the late Josephine and Harry
Thomas of Beckley, WV. Barbara was a 1955 graduate of Woodrow Wilson
High School. A retired Hospital and Doctor’s Administration
Worker, she worked many years at Beckley Hospital before moving to
Kennesaw, Ga working for both a doctor and hospital prior to her
retirement in 2001. After retirement, she and her husband Danny of 53
years moved to Mt Dora, Fl. Barbara loved her Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ and always faithfully attended a church in her neighborhood.
Outgoing and filled with laughter she said “I’ve enjoyed
life, been loved by and loved my family, I’ve worked hard and
made friends everywhere I’ve went.” She is survived and
greatly missed by her husband Danny McGraw, of Mt Dora, Fl, three Sons
Robert McGraw and wife Carol of Mt Dora, Fl, Michael McGraw and wife
Rhonda of Beckley, W.V., Gary McGraw and wife Judy of Greenwood, SC.
Six Grandchildren, Christopher McGraw of Kennesaw, Ga, Maygann McGraw
of Kennesaw, Ga, Nicholas McGraw of Greenwood, SC, Tyler McGraw of
Greenwood, SC, Logan McGraw of Greenwood, SC and Michaela McGraw of
Beckley, WV, One Great Grandchild, Jakob McGraw of Kennesaw, Ga along
with many nieces and nephews in Florida and West Virginia. At her
request, the body will be cremated and laid to rest at Florida National
Cemetery, Bushnell, Fl. A celebration of her life will be held in Mt
Dora, Fl at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests contributions to be made to the American Cancer Society or
Cornerstone Hospice House, 2445 Lane Park Rd, Tavares, Fl 32778 who
took such great care of her during her final days and hours. Online
condolences and shared memories may be offered at
http://barbaramcgraw.memory-of.com. [WWHS Class of 1955]
W. R. “Bill” Warden died on Sept. 19, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla. [WWHS Class of 1950]
WORTHINGTON, Ohio — Elza R. "Mac" McCallister of Worthington, formerly of Beckley, passed away on Tuesday September 8, 2009 after a brief illness.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. on Friday Sept. 11, 2009 in the Schoedinger Funeral Home in Worthington, Ohio.
Information submitted by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley. [WWHS Class of 1950]
TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Charles H. “Chuck” Jarrell,
age 50, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at Titusville,
Florida.
He was a former resident of Beckley, and a 1977 graduate of Woodrow
Wilson High School. He also graduated from both West Virginia
University and Concord University in addition to serving as a Captain
in the U.S. Army.
Chuck was the owner and operator of the ‘Comic Castle’ for
13 years prior to his relocation to Florida in 2003, where he was
presently a manager at Ocean Landings Resort in Cocoa Beach, Fla.
He is preceded in death by his father, Tom “Foot” Jarrell.
Chuck is survived by his daughter, Jenny Jarrell, and his mother, Mary
Lou Jarrell, both of Titusville, and his sister Wendy Kline and her
husband John, of Matlacha, Fla.
Memorial services were held in Florida.
Memorial donations in Chuck’s name may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Elijah D. “E.D.” Armstrong Jr.,
84, of Clearwater, died Sunday, September 6, 2009.
He was born in Beckley, W.Va., and moved to Clearwater in 1961, from
Houston, Texas.
He was a retired stockbroker, a veteran having served with the U.S.
Naval Air Corps and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Duke University.
He is survived by a son, E.D. (Ed) Armstrong III and (Tara) of Dunedin,
Fla.; a granddaughter, Lexa; and a sister, Catherine Hargreaves of
Pisgah Forest, N.C.
The family will receive friends 10 a.m. on Thursday, followed by a
funeral service at 11 a.m. at Moss Feaster Belcher Road Chapel, 693 S.
Belcher Road, Clearwater. Interment will be private.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the SPCA of Tampa Bay.
Moss Feaster Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater, Fla. [President of the
WWHS Class of 1943]
Clara Mae Hatcher Dozier, age
81, of Beckley died peacefully Sept. 2, 2009, at the Life Path Hospice
House in Tampa, Florida. Born November 17, 1927, she was the daughter
of Bettie Griffith and Alvis Grover Hatcher. Besides her parents, five
older brothers and a grandson, she is preceded in death by her late
husband Bernard (Doe) Dozier and her first husband, the late George
Williams, Jr.
Surviving family includes one daughter, Pamela Williams Voight, her
husband, Jimmy, and their two sons, Austin and Chase, of Tampa, Fla.;
step-son William (Bill) Dozier and his wife, Monica, of Beckley, and
their son, Dennis, living in Tampa, Fla.; step-daughter Shelby Vass and
her husband, Lewis, and their two children, Greg and Debbie, of
Clearwater, Fla.; step-son George Waybright, son of George Williams
Jr., living in Fairmount, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Tony (Betsy) Gonzalez,
of Beckley; one brother, Grover Hatcher, and his wife, Audrey, of
Fiskdale, Mass.; sisters-in-law Susan Hatcher of Higgins Lake, Mich.,
Irene Williams of Beckley, Lillian Hatcher of Rochester, Mich., and
Jane Johnson of Palm Bay, Fla.; nieces Cynthia Hatcher Prince of Grand
Blanc, Mich., Joy Hatcher Cheeks of Bluefield, and Lisa Hatcher Byles
of Richmond, Va.; and one nephew, Greg Hatcher, of Palm Bay, Fla.
She graduated from Woodrow Wilson in 1945 and was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Beckley. She had worked at Universal Corporation for
38 years as a bookkeeper and office manager.
During those many years at Universal, she developed life-long
friendships she treasured dearly.
She enjoyed bowling, golf, and trips to Myrtle Beach with her friends
and family. She had been a member of the Black Knight Country Club and
Moose Club Chapter 822.
She always enjoyed sharing good times with her many friends at the
Moose Club and had missed this while in Florida.
After fighting a long, courageous battle with many health issues and
missing her sister, close friends, and hometown during the last year,
she has come back to Beckley to rest beside her loving husband, Doe.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Blue
Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Beckley, with the Sr. Pastor of the First
Baptist Church, Dr. Phil Smith, officiating and Memorial Baptist
Church, Senior Members Pastor Dr. Charles Bright.
Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
Friends may visit with the family beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday at the
funeral home.
Pallbearers will include Dennis Dozier, Bill Dozier, Austin Voight,
Chase Voight, Jimmy Voight, and Ed Vickers. Ralph Schrader will serve
as honorary pallbearer.
In lieu of flowers, donations of sympathy can be made to Life Path
Hospice, 12973 Telecom Parkway, Suite 100, Temple Terrace, FL 33637 or
online at www.lifepath-hospice.org.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.
Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, is in charge of the arrangements.
Don Lee Bolt. Oct. 17,
1932 - Aug. 21, 2009.
Don Lee Bolt, 76, of Sarasota and formerly of Beckley, W.Va., died Aug.
21, 2009.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Presbyterian Church in
Sarasota. Arrangements by National Cremation Society & Memorial
Center, Sarasota. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Carolyn; a
daughter, Lynn, of California; a son, Grove, of Punta Gorda; a brother,
Tommy, of Michigan; and three grandchildren.
[WWHS Class of 1951]
Lunek Athelene Elizabeth (Nee LEEBER). March 19, 2009, age 87.
Born in McAlpin, West Virginia. Retired from Dodge Main Hamtramck.
Beloved wife of the late Michael. Dear mother of Rosemarie (Tom)
Perrin. Grandmother of John (Julie) Perrin. Great-grandmother of John
II and Catherine Perrin. Sister-in-law of Julio Balde of Nutley, New
Jersey and Norma Leeber of Clemmons, North Carolina. Also survived by
many nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents,
Mike and Domenica Leeber; sisters, Joan Balde, Julia (Robert) Privette
and Vera (J.D.) Belcher; brothers, Fury (Dorothy) Leeber, Herman
Leeber, Lewis Leeber and Mike Leeber Jr. and sister-in-law, Mary (Roko)
Skorich and Annie (George) Cristea. Visitation Sunday 2-5 p.m. Funeral
service Monday 10 a.m. at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan
Rd. (1 blk. N. of 12 Mile Road), Warren. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
[Detroit Free Press, WWHS Class of 1940]
Frank H. Warren, 82, of
Beckley, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2009, in the Beckley VA
Hospital following a long illness.
Born May 25, 1927, in Beckley, he was the son of the late Dr. Daniel H.
and Mary Adams Warren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in
death by his brother, Daniel H. Warren.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ila F. Warren, daughters,
Ginger Stephen of Sharonville, Ohio, Sharon Kaelin and husband Craig of
Tampa, Fla., Haley Maynard and husband Jeff of Huntington, W.Va., and
son, Frank D. Warren of Beckley; grandchildren, Todd and Grant Stephen,
Keri K. Milyko, Alexis, Olivia and Warren Maynard.
Mr. Warren graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1945. He served
in the U.S. Army during WWII in Italy. After serving his country Mr.
Warren returned home and attended Beckley College studying business. He
was owner of Warren’s Esso/Exxon and Warren’s Wrecker and
Salvage, Inc. Mr. Warren was a member of the First United Methodist
Church, Beckley. He was a member of Beckley Masonic Lodge No. 95 A.F.
& A.M., Royal Arch Masons, Commandery No. 25, Mt. Hope, W.Va., Beni
Kedem Shrine Temple AAONMS, Charleston, W.Va., where he was a member of
Legion of Honor and Clown units. He served as past president of the
Beckley Shrine Club.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 30,
2009, in the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Homer Stewart, Dr.
Bob Stoddard, and Rev. Ellen File officiating. Interment will follow in
Sunset Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Beckley Masonic Lodge No. 95 will conducted graveside rites and serve
as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be George Cales, Edward Corey, Robert File,
Larry Frail, Charles G. Green, Dan Konrad, Nick Kourey, Chuck Lucas,
Jim Ramsey, Jim Sibray, Ira Sopher, C.O. Smith and Brad Wartella.
Online condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com.
The family request memorial contributions be made to Shriners
Hospitals, c/o Beckley Shrine Club, P.O. Box 124, Beckley, WV 25802.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Beckley VA Hospital for
all the care they provided him during his stay.
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.
Sandra Louise Rhodes “San”
of 415 Bostick Ave., Beckley W.Va., was called home to rest on August
20, 2009, at Raleigh General Hospital.
She was born in Harper, W.Va., March 5, 1950, to the late Alexander
Lawrence and Anna Ruth Freeman Robertson. She was the wife of Reginald
Rhodes and they shared a loving union for 40 years.
Sandra graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1968 and received a
certificate in Secretarial Science from Beckley College shortly after.
She worked in various capacities throughout her life: WSWP TV, Child
and Senior Care Provider, Catering Services, and lastly as a sales
verifier at Telespectrum in Beckley.
She was a member of Heart of God Ministries where she was very active
with the hospitality committee for the church. Her biggest love and she
received the most joy from the card ministry, while sending numerous
heartfelt words of encouragement to those in need.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Juanita Robertson, Mary
Anna Bruce and Robin Wilson.
Survivors include her husband, Reginald Rhodes; a son, Ronald Lawrence
Sr. (Neika) of Capital Heights, Md.; a daughter, Angela Roach (Troy) of
Laurel, Md.; a mother-in-law, Newassa Rhodes of Beckley; two brothers,
James Robertson (Martha) of Carson, Calif., and Cedric Robertson
(Drema), of Beckley; two sisters, Minnie Bowles and Doris McCray of
Beckley; three granddaughters, two grandsons; three aunts; an uncle;
and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday August 26, 2009, at Heart of God
Ministries, 1703 S. Kanawha St., Beckley, with Bishop Fred T. Simms
officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens,
Prosperity.
Friends may call one hour before service Wednesday at the church.
Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor,
Beckley.
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Barbara Ann Biggs,
76, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2009.
Born May 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Dane and Mary
Lillian Wilites Cole.
In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her husband
Robert H. Biggs; one brother and one sister.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Cindy Sweeney
and husband Dwayne of Greenville, S.C.; son, Robert L. Biggs of New
Haven, Conn.; grandson Shawn Michael Sweeney of Greenville, S.C.
Barbara was a medical technician for over 40 years. Barbara loved
spending time with her family and gardening. She was a member of St.
Mary’s United Methodist Church in Beckley, W.Va.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2009, at
St. Mary’s United Methodist Church, Beckley, with Pastor Sharon
Miller officiating.
Friends may gather with the family Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of
the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations of sympathy may
be made to the St. Mary’s United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive,
Beckley. [WWHS Class of 1951]
On Sunday, August 9th, 2009 our beloved Patricia Stanley Williams,
of Pinewood Drive, Beckley, passed away at her home. She was 78 years
of age.
Born Patricia Ann Stanley on January 23, 1931 at Beckley, she was the
first of three children born to the late Monis and Hallie Brammer
Stanley. Her brother, Jimmy Dale Stanley preceded her in death.
Patty as she was affectionately all her life spent her childhood at
Harper Heights. She was a 1948 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.
Over the years, Patty has been actively involved in the planning of her
high school reunions. After graduation, she began a career with the
State of West Virginia Rehabilitation Services. Originally working in
Beckley, she retired from her job in Charleston with over 30 years of
service. Patty was a longtime resident of Pinewood Drive.
At the end of the day when we remember Patricia Williams, we will
recall a lady of quick wit, her love of family and friends, a person
who stayed in touch with classmates and co-workers. She has a great
fondness for her cats over the years and enjoyed the humming birds that
frequented her yard.
Six months and 13 days ago Patty lost the love of her life, Cecil
Williams. They were married for 56 years. “Oh love That Will Not
Let Me Go.” And so now, it is sweet to know Cecil and Patty are
together again … forever.
Patty was the dear sister of Gilbert Leo Stanley and his wife Jill of
Cape Coral Fla.; the fond stepmother of Cecelia Ann Riggs and her
husband Rick of Salem, Mo.; and Lenora Sue Fuller of Ona; and their
children, Randy, Laura, Susan, and Sheryl, seven great grandchildren
also survive; her nieces and nephews, Gilbert and Jill’s
children, Aaron, Sue Potash and her husband Richard and their daughter
Brittany; her brother Jimmy’s children, Patricia, Dale and Pam.
Also left to cherish her memory are the a large extended family of
Stanleys and Brammers, all of the Cecil Williams family; many friends,
classmates and co-workers and her special friend, Janet Tinsley of
Jacksonville, Fla.
Committal services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the Blue Ridge Memorial
Gardens Mausoleum, at Beckley, with Rev. David Trump officiating.
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday at the Melton Mortuary.
Those wishing to attend the committal service on Friday are asked to
meet at the mortuary by 10:30 a.m. Friday morning. Condolences may be
mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc., Beckley.
Frank Ogden Frazier Jr., 75,
of Cumming, Ga., passed away Aug. 7, 2009.
Frank was born in Man to Delilah and Frank Ogden Frazier Sr.
He graduated from high school and Morris Harvey College, Charleston. He
then went on to serve in the United States Army as a military
policeman, stationed at West Point. Following that, he went to Camp
Mino, Japan, where he was an interpreter and liaison officer between
the military and the local law enforcement officers. Upon discharge, he
returned to Charleston and worked with the U.S. Postal Service. Later
he accepted a job with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, a
division of the United States Treasury Department, where he served as a
criminal investigator and undercover agent. During these years, he
received numerous awards. After 25 years of service, he retired from
ATF and then went to work for the Criminal Investigation Division of
the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department; later he transferred to the
Forsyth County District Attorney's Office, where he attained the
position of chief investigator.
Frank is survived by his former wife, Mary; his daughter, Tamara
Bledsoe, husband, Chuck, and their children, Madison and Conner; his
son, Frank Ogden Frazier III, wife, Cheryl, and their children,
Ashleigh and Danielle; sister, Emma Gibson and husband, Harry; several
nieces and nephews; and a host of very dear friends.
He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Robert Jennings
Frazier.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at
Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston. Burial will follow in
Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bartlettburdettecox.com.
Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of the
arrangements. [WWHS Class of 1952]
WAYSIDE — J. Clyde Barker,
82, of Wayside, formerly of Beckley, passed away Sunday, August 9,
2009, at his home following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born at Beckley, July 6, 1927, a son of the late Harry Ross and
Virgie May Lilly Barker.
Clyde was an avid sportsman, outdoorsman, woodworker, Master Cabinet
Maker, a people person who loved everyone and a special Paw Paw to his
nieces and nephews.
He was a member of the Flint Chapel Baptist Church at Creamery where he
served as a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent, a Veteran of the
U.S. Navy, a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School where he held
numerous track records as a distance runner, a graduate of Beckley
College and Morris Harvey with a B.S. degree in Business
Administration, and a member of the Kiwanis International.
Clyde retired from Appalachian Power Company Beckley Division with 41
years service having worked as a Dealer Sales Representative,
Administration Assistant and Personnel Supervisor.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin
Lee Barker.
Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Rita Mae Dillon Barker of Wayside;
a daughter, Anne Warner and her husband, Jerry, of Lewisburg; a
granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Warner of Lewisburg; a sister, Edith
Callison and her husband, Sid, of Beaver; a brother, Harry Ross Barker
Jr. and his wife, Jean, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; mother-in-law, Ada Dillon
of Wayside; sister-in-law, Wanda Belcher and her husband, Jim, of
Summersville; brother-in-law, Howard Dillon and his wife, Carol, of
Lynchburg; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews,
great-great-nieces and a great-great-nephew, also a special dog, Lucy.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at the Groves
Funeral Home Chapel in Union with Rev. Nathan Adkins, Rev. Wayne Diehl
and Rev. Alan Myers officiating. Burial will follow at the Campground
Cemetery at Creamery.
Friends may call at the Groves Funeral Home in Union from 6 to 8 p.m.
today, Tuesday.
Nephews and cousins will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be a special nephew, Matthew Case; a special
friend, Earl Quesenberry; and Appalachian Power Company employees.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to Camp Cowan
Campaign, c/o West Virginia Baptist Convention, P.O. Box 1019,
Parkersburg, WV 26102, or to Flint Chapel Baptist Church at HC 75 Box
59, Wayside, WV 24985.
Arrangements by Groves Funeral Home, Union.
Mary Anna Bolton, age 71, of
Beckley, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009,
following a short illness.
Born Sept. 28, 1937, at Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Frank
E. Atkins and Mary Anna Lynn Atkins.
Mary was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and was of the
Baptist faith. She was a nurse for 25 years at the Beckley Hospital and
six years at the Raleigh General Hospital prior to retirement in 2003.
Mary Anna felt that she had found her calling in nursing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three
brothers, Kyle, Marlin, and Franklin Atkins; and a sister, Evelyn
Celene “Lou” Hajash.
Those left to cherish her memory include three daughters, Donna L.
Atkins of Beckley, Teresa Lester of Crab Orchard, and Robin
Dunning-Cruz and husband, Javier, of Beckley; two grandchildren,
Shannon Dunning and Justin Lester; two sisters, Charlotte
“Viv” Pouttu and Nancy Thompson, both of Beckley; and a
host of nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley
on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, with the family calling at 11 a.m.,
visitation to follow at 12 noon, and services will begin at 1 p.m. with
Pastors Alex Moore and Mike Sisson officiating. Burial will follow in
Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley.
Pallbearers will be Justin Lester, Kenneth Thompson, Brandon Thompson,
Johnny Hajash, John Hajash, Elgie Thompson III and Jeffery Gregory.
Online condolences may be sent to our guestbook at
www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley.
Dr. Westwood Harrison Holliday,
89, of Beckley, departed this life Thursday, August 6, at Bowers
Hospice House.
He was born in Quinnimont, W.Va., the son of John Russell and Mary Anna
Holliday.
He was preceded in death by siblings Virginia Marcell, Joseph, Irma Jo,
Raymond, Rae Frances and Vondell Holliday.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ruth Rosamond Holliday;
two daughters, Mary Jane and husband Gilbert Catino of Charlotte, and
Dr. Susan Brown of Roanoke, Va.; two sons, Westwood H. Holliday II and
wife Jill, of Charleston, and Dr. David Holliday and wife Betty of
Beckley; one brother, John Howard Holliday and wife Mitzie, of Memphis,
Tenn.; nine grandchildren, Westwood III and wife Lisa Holliday, Todd
Holliday, April Holliday, Dr. Gilbert Sean and wife Dr. Kelly Catino,
Ashley Catino, Katie Beth Brown, Mary Ann and husband Aaron Lilly,
Julie Holliday, and Michael Brown; great-grandchildren; Jack and Wyatt
Holliday, and Sophia Catino.
Dr. Holliday graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1938 and
received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of
Optometry in 1949. In World War II he was a Chief Petty Officer in the
Navy attached to the Marines in the South Pacific.
Dr. Holliday practiced Optometry for 46 years before retiring in 1995.
He was a life member of the West Virginia Optometric Association. He
was a former member of the Beckley Lions Club and former board member
of the Salvation Army. He was a former Sunday school teacher at the
First Baptist Church and Wesleyan Chapel in Beckley. He recently
attended the Bible Wesleyan Church in Crab Orchard.
A family committal service will be held 2 p.m. today, Saturday, at the
Mausoleum in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley.
Gifts of sympathy may be made to the Bowers Hospice House.
Online condolence may be sent to our guest book at
www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry, Beckley.
Luther Gene Riffe, 82, of Crab
Orchard died Sunday, July 19, 2009, following an extended illness.
Born on March 1, 1927, in Glen White, he was the son of the late
Willard P. and Ethel Henderson Riffe. He is also preceded in death by a
brother Willard P. “Bud” Riffe Jr. and two sisters Shirley
Brumfield and Sharon Hartley. He was the last surviving member of his
immediate family.
Mr. Riffe was a veteran of World War II where he served in the U. S.
Coast Guard.
He was a 1950 graduate of the Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science
in Nashville, Tenn., and worked in the funeral industry for several
years. In 1956, he entered the insurance business and was a partner in
the Sutphin-Riffe Insurance Agency until his retirement in 1981.
Mr. Riffe was a faithful member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church
where he served on many boards and committees. He was also a member of
the Beckley Masonic Lodge No. 95 AF & AM for over 50 years; the
Mount Hope Commandry and the Benii Kedem Shrine Temple in Charleston.
He was also a 50+ year member of the Beckley Elks Lodge and a former
member of the Beckley Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife of over 56 years, Helen Reed Riffe; two
sisters-in-law: Edith Jane Riffe of Crab Orchard and Mary Belle Wilson
of Moore Haven, Fla., and by several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 23rd in
the Melton Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Michael Sisson officiating.
Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Beckley.
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday at the funeral home.
Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Flowers are appreciated or donations of sympathy may be made to WV
Myasthenia Gravis Support Group, 2601 Valley View Avenue, Bluefield, WV
24701 or the Crab Orchard Baptist Church, P. O. Box 446, Crab Orchard,
WV 25827.
Condolences may be mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc, Beckley. [WWHS Class of 1944]
Ronald N. Greco, 70, of
Beckley, died Sunday, July 19, 2009, at home following a short illness.
Born July 6, 1939, in Beckley, he was the son of the late Toney and
Dallas Williams Greco.
Ronald was a master electrician starting his career with Gunter
Electric. He later owned Sophia Electric and last worked for American
Electric Equipment Inc. He was a member of the Oak Grove Christian
Church and a former member of the New River Winding Gulf Institute.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Thompson Greco; daughter, Jody Bass
and her husband Tom of Beckley; son, Ronald N. Greco Jr. and his wife
Kelli of Beckley; grandchildren, Sam, Shane and Ali Bass, Hunter and
Hannah Greco; sisters, Mary Gilkerson and husband Ken of Cranberry and
Patricia Hopkins and husband Doug of Crab Orchard; brother, Toney Greco
and his wife Mary of Midway; and his dear aunt, Willa Milliken of
Beckley.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009,
at Oak Grove Christian Church with Larry Hatfield, Joe Schmidt and Ken
Overdorf officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Calfee Funeral Home,
Beckley.
Pallbearers will be Sam Bass, Hunter Greco, Gary Thompson II, Philip
Hatfield, David Cernuto, Mark Hopkins, Shane Greco.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the MS
Foundation, 6350 North Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2130.
Online condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com.
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley. [WWHS Class of 1957]
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Betty Lou Thorne Price,
78, of Dunedin, died on June 24, 2009, in a Greenville, N.C., hospital
following a long illness.
Betty was born on March 14, 1931, to Lamaral W. and Clarice B. Thorne
in Beckley, W.Va.
Betty graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley in 1949,
studied medical technology at Marshall College (University) and
interned at St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, W.Va. Betty married
Perry Clay Price of Beckley in 1954.
Betty was an animal lover who raised and showed Norfolk Terriers. Her
kennel, “Hobbitshire,” produced a number of AKC champions.
Betty was an active, outgoing lady who volunteered for numerous civic
organizations. A few of these through the years include St. Stephens
Episcopal Church of Beckley where she also served on the Vestry, as a
reunion planner for her high school class of 1949, The American Norfolk
Terrier Association where she served on the board of directors, The
Junior Women’s Club of Beckley, as a charter member of Theatre
West Virginia and Company, and on the Raleigh County WV Republican
Executive Committee. In 1970 Betty was named “Distinguished West
Virginian” by then-Gov. Arch Moore.
Betty will be greatly missed by her many friends and family.
Her survivors include son Ronald Lamaral Price and wife Teressa, of
Fuquay-Varina, N.C., son Lee Jackson Price and wife Sharyn of Deridder,
La., granddaughter Amanda Paulette Bowden and husband Lloyd Claude
Bowden III of Cary, N.C., grandsons Tate Vickers Price and Ty Jackson
Price of Deridder, La., sister Barbara Sue Burdette and husband Paul of
Dunedin, Fla., and many nieces and nephews in West Virginia, Florida
and Louisiana.
Besides her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband Perry
Clay Price and son Perry Clay Price II.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. July 18, 2009, at St.
Stephens Episcopal Church in Beckley.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to
Humane Society of Raleigh County, Inc., P.O. Box 115, Beckley, WV
25802, and The Organ Fund c/o St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 200
Virginia Street, Beckley, WV 25801.
On Tuesday, July 6th, 2009 our beloved, Marguerite Bowers of
Pine Park Place, Beckley passed away at Raleigh General Hospital
following a long illness. She was 77 years of age.
Marguerite Harraetta Bowers was born on March 4th, 1932 at Kempton,
Maryland, the third of five children born to the late Harry Lowell and
Dorothy Justice Bowers.
Marguerite spent her childhood in Beckley. She was a graduate of
Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1950. A Korean War veteran, she
entered the Army in 1954, Marguerite held the rank of Sergeant upon her
discharge from service in 1961.
Settling in St. Joseph Missouri, she enrolled in Maryville State
College where she received a Bachelor’s degree in history.
Marguerite furthered her studies at the University of Missouri,
completing a Masters in Social Work. A psychiatric social worker at St.
Joseph State Hospital for many years, she also worked as a counselor
with the Buchanan county corrections department in Missouri. Returning
to Beckley in 1996, Marguerite was a founding member of the Kenneth
Shadrick Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association, and was active
in the creation of the Korean War Memorial in Sophia. Marguerite was a
lifelong member of the American Legion in St. Joseph.
Marguerite had an interesting life. She enjoyed golfing, loved to fish,
and play the ukulele. A world traveler, she never had children of her
own, but often took her nieces and nephews (a total of 11,) whom she
loved as her own, on her trips. She was of the Christian faith.
Always a generous woman, she gave even in death to others, becoming an
organ donor.
Left to cherish her memory are her brother and sisters, Harry Bowers
and his companion, Ruth Ann Huddle of Polk City, Fla., Lorraine
Albrecht and her husband Bill of Charlottesville, Va., Virginia Gates
and her husband Harry of Eugene, Oreg., and Judy Williams and her
husband Larry of the Beckley area. A large extended family also
survives Marguerite along with ever faithful companion, Mizzou.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Melton Mortuary Chapel
with the Rev. Dr. Robert Stoddard of the First United Methodist Church
officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors in the Sunset
Memorial Park in Beckley. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.
until the hour of the service.
The family suggests donations of sympathy can be made to the Wounded
Warrior Project, New York Office, 370 7th Ave., 3rd Floor, Room 320,
New York, NY 10001.
And so we bid our sweet Marguerite goodbye…Duty, Honor, Country.
Condolences may be mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc, Beckley.
On Thursday, July 2, 2009, our beloved David Earl Williams,
of the McLean Addition, Beckley passed away at his home following a
short illness. David was 56 years of age.
Born on November 15, 1952, in Beckley he was the second of two children
born to Patricia Moore Williams of Beckley and the late James Earl
Williams Jr. David’s paternal grandparents, James Earl and
Josephine Williams and maternal grandparents, Oral and Maude Moore
preceded him in death.
David grew up on Quarry Street. He was a 1970 graduate of Woodrow
Wilson High School. He worked as a salesman for several major car
dealerships in the Beckley area. In 1998 he established Cornerstone
Used Auto Sales on West Neville Street. A member of the Memorial
Baptist Church, he loved boating, fishing and waterskiing. He had been
a resident of the McLean addition since 1995.
In addition to his father and grandparents, he was preceded in death by
his father and mother-in-law, William Dixie and Dorothy Cloe Combs Jr.
At the end of the day David Williams will be remembered for his love of
family. He loved spending time with his grandson Trenton and was very
excited about the impending birth of his grandson by his son Scott and
his wife Erin. He was proud of the fact that his family name would
carry on.
In addition to his loving mother Patricia, David is survived by his
devoted wife, Glenda Combs Williams, he is the dear father of Lindsay
Williams and her companion, Sean Kolb of Beckley and Scott Williams and
his wife Erin of High Point, N.C.; the doting grandfather of Trenton
Michael Kolb; the fond brother of Dianne Facello of Beckley; the good
brother-in-law, of William “Al” Combs and his wife Ellen of
Beckley; the special uncle of Jennifer and Amanda Facello, Casey
McGuire and Billy Combs.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the Melton Mortuary Chapel
with the Rev. Paul Blizard officiating. Burial will follow in the
Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of the
services.
Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.
The family suggests donations of sympathy can be made to the
Children’s’ Programs at the Memorial Baptist Church, 1405
S. Kanawha St., Beckley, WV 25801 or River of Life Church, 212 Calhoun
St., Alderson, WV 24910
Condolences may be mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc, Beckley.
Mr. Winson Lee “Woody” Woodson,
56, of 510 Ewart Ave., Beckley, and formerly of Mount Hope, died
Thursday, July 2,2009 of a sudden illness.
Born February 4, 1953, in Sprague, W.Va., he was the son of the late
Dometrius C. and Madeline Rogers Woodson of Sprague.
Mr. Woodson was a disabled auto worker, a caretaker, gardener, an avid
fisherman, and a member of the Woodrow Wilson High School Hall of Fame.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife,
Joyce Woodson; sister, Charlene Woodson; great uncle, Frank Toney.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Robyn Carey Woodson of
Beckley; son, Keith Branch (Twanna) of Beckley; daughter, Angela
Williams of Lansing, Mich.; stepsons, Larry Palmer of Columbus, Ohio,
Adrian Williams, Nick Jones, both of Lansing; stepdaughters, Lacresha
Palmer of Columbus, Cassandra Williams, Felicia Scott, both of Lansing,
Hope Curry of Charlotte, N.C.; brother, Norvel Lee (Vanessa) Woodson of
Beckley; sisters, Laverne Woodson Carter of Beckley, Lisha Woodson of
Mt. Hope; special Mother, Sara B. Otto of Beckley; one granddaughter,
Carlalla Keivonna Branch, and a host of step-grandchildren, nieces,
nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services will be 2 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2009, at Heart of God
Ministries, 1703 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, with Bishop Fred T.
Simms officiating.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley
Thomas “Tom” Eugene Allen Sr.,
age 60, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009.
Born January 26, 1949 at Beckley, he was the son of Pearl Dorothy
Nelson Allen of Beckley and the late Arnold Eugene Allen.
Tom loved to take walks and go swimming. He was a retired bus driver
with the Raleigh County Board of Education. He served in the U. S. Army
during the Vietnam Era, serving from 1967-1970. Tom was of the Baptist
faith.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce
Allen.
In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memory include his
son, Thomas E. Allen Jr. and wife, Jennifer of Melbourne, Fla.;
granddaughter, Natalie Allen; three sisters, Linda Hall and husband,
Ralph of Lanark, Ruth Ann Harvey and husband, Bruce of Ohio, and
Christine Jennings and husband, Dennis of Concord, N.C.; one brother,
David Allen and wife, Anita of Mt. Hope; several nieces, nephews; great
nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and friends.
A memorial service and gathering will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today,
Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Piney View Bible Church with Pastor Cecil
Smith officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
blueridgefuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Beckley Vet
Center, 1000 Johnstown Road, Beckley WV 25801 in Tom’s honor and
memory.
Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, is in
charge of the arrangements. [WWHS Class of 1967]
PRINCETON — Roger Childers,
62, of Princeton, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on
Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2009, surrounded by his family and
friends, at Beckley Veterans Medical Center in Beckley.
Born November 15, 1946, at Beckley, he was the son of the late Bernard
Childers and Louise Fleshman Childers.
Roger was a 1966 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley and
attended Bluefield State College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine
Corps and served in Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart,
National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Service
Medal with Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He
was a member of First Baptist Church in Princeton for 30 years where he
served as a deacon, R.A. director, usher, drove the church van and
served on many committees including the property and personnel
committees. Roger was an employee of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph for
17 years and was an independent insurance agent. He retired from
Harry’s Mobile Homes. In his spare time he enjoyed playing golf
and gardening.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers,
William Childers and Wayne Childers.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Freda Pilkington Childers; one
son, Robert Charles Childers of Princeton; one daughter, Marsha Comer
and her husband Shawn of Princeton; four grandchildren, Robert Charles
Childers Jr., Channing Austen Childers, Madison Haley Comer and Clayton
Shawn Comer all of Princeton; two brothers, Jerry Childers and his wife
Phyllis of Princeton and Steven Childers and his wife Wanda of
Huntington; one sister, Libby Masters and her husband Bob of Frankford;
and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the
First Baptist Church, 1116 Mercer Street, Princeton, with Dr. David
Dockery officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Marine
Corps League, Det. 957. Honoring Roger’s request, the body has
been cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made to Toys for Tots, c/o Marine Corps
League, P.O. Box 5268, Princeton, WV 24740.
Friends may call today from 5 p.m. until service hour at the First
Baptist Church in Princeton.
To view a video tribute to Mr. Childers, or send the family online
condolences, please visit www.bailey-kirk.com.
Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home, Princeton.
Delma Manning, age 69, of
MacArthur, W.Va., went to be with her parents, Wes and Ruby Wood; her
brothers, Robert and Eugene Wood; and sister Athalene Wood on Saturday,
June 20, 2009.
Born on October 15, 1939, at Jolo, W.Va., she was a “stay at
home” mother, who raised six children.
Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Roy Virgil Manning; a brother,
James Wood and wife Sandra of Daniels, W.Va.; a son, Tom and wife Jo
Etta of MacArthur, W.Va.; son, Troy and wife Toni of Mount Hope, W.Va.;
son, Tim of Lake Wylie, S.C.; daughter, Tammy and companion Rose of
Stanardsville, Va.; daughter, Trina and husband Jay of MacArthur,
W.Va.; 11 grandchildren, Roy, Lawrie, Tiffany, Hannah, Jacob, Luke,
Leah, Shara, Matt and his wife Amber, and Joey and his wife Jennifer;
one great-grandson, Zachery.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Rose and
Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with her nephew Jerry Manning
officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at
Prosperity. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Her children will serve as pallbearers.
Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at
www.roseandquesenberry.net.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Bowers Hospice House,
454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, W.Va.
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley, W.Va.
[WWHS Class of 1957]
John Caponiti, 76, of Beckley
died Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Raleigh General Hospital following a
short illness.
Born on August 17, 1932, in Stanaford, he was the son of the late
Natale and Josephine Mastroenie Caponiti.
Mr. Caponiti was a former employee of Beckley Manufacturing for 22
years, and was a 19-year employee of National Mine Service as a
warehouse manager.
He was of the Catholic faith and was active in the Bowling League in
Beckley for many years. Mr. Caponiti was a Korean Conflict Veteran,
serving in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Melanie Kay Caponiti.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Becky Bleau Caponiti; son, John
Caponiti and wife Tammy of Shady Spring; two daughters, Angela Hayostek
and husband Jim of Warrenton, Va., and Mitzi Richmond and husband Wayne
of Beaver; brother Joe Caponiti of Aurora, Colo.; five grandchildren,
John, Derek, Megan, Tristan and Shane.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at
Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with Dr. Eric Milam
officiating.
Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley.
Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. Family
and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be
members of his bowling league.
Online condolences may be sent to the Rose and Quesenberry guestbook at
www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley. [WWHS
Class of 1950]
Ricky Alan Workman, age 49,
of Maple Fork, W.Va., died Thursday June 11, 2009, at the Charleston
Area Medical Center Memorial Division following a long illness.
Born on April 17, 1960, in Beckley, he was the son of Cledith Taylor
Workman of Maple Fork, and the late Billy Joe Workman.
Ricky was a kind-hearted loving individual to all who knew him. We will
miss your smile and your laugh. He would want us to thank all those who
have prayed for him. We would like to remember his special aunt, Sister
Sandra Taylor and Ewing Creek Church, Pettry Bottom Church, and his
Doctor’s at CAMC, Dr. Richmond, and Dr. Maxwell. We love you Ricky.
Special thanks also to Roger and Delores Davis, and Terrie and Joe
Thompson.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Joe and Wanda
Workman and by maternal grandparents, Edgar and Ella Taylor.
Surviving other than his mother, are daughter, Samantha Marie Workman
of Princeton; two brothers, Billy Ray Workman and wife Charlotte of
Cirtsville, W.Va., Johnny Workman and wife Connie of Maple Fork; three
sisters, Connie Sue Workman of Maple Fork, Brenda Workman and fiance
David Mays of Beckley, Teresa Prunest and husband Brian of Maple Fork,
his former wife, Veda Workman of Princeton; 12 nieces and nephews; two
great nieces, two great nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Ewing
Creek Church at Clear Creek, with Reverend Sandra Taylor officiating.
Burial will follow at the Taylor Family Cemetery at Clear Creek.
Friends may call at the church two hours prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Roger Davis, Joe Thompson, Brian Prunest, Rickie
Mobley, Holbert Powers, and Johnny Workman.
Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at
www.roseandquesenberry.net
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family at Cledith
Workman’s address, 797 Maple Fork Road. Mount Hope WV 25880.
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry, Beckley. [WWHS Class of 1980]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tina Marie Deal (Hutchens),
age 46, of Jacksonville, Fla., went to be with the Lord on Friday, June
5, 2009, following a tragic accident in Jacksonville, Fla.
Tina was born on October 21, 1962, in Jacksonville, Fla., and was the
daughter of Eugene Deal, and the stepdaughter of Mary Deal, both of
Summersville, W.Va., and was the daughter of “Tiny” Roberts
of Florida. Tina moved to Beckley as a child, where she grew up and
started a family of her own.
Those left to cherish her memories are daughters, Tara Hutchens age 28
of Sophia, W.Va., and Jennifer Blackburn age 25 and her husband Ben of
Wheelersburg, Ohio. She is survived by six siblings, brother Carl
Hutcheson and wife Pam of Florida, sister Paula Williams and husband
Rick of Florida, brother Ernie Deal and wife Dinah of Summersville,
W.Va., sister Susan Deal of Georgia, brother Clayton Deal of Florida,
sister Diannah Callaway and husband Johnny of Prosperity, W.Va.
Tina had many nieces and nephews who loved and adored her. Tina was
proud of all her family, but was especially proud of her four
grandchildren. Those grandchildren surviving are a granddaughter
Destiny, age 8, granddaughter Brittany, age 3, grandson Brayden, age 3,
and granddaughter Aubrie, age 1.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rose and
Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with Reverend Robert Barley and
Pastor Ben Blackburn officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home
from noon until service time on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the
family, in Tina’s memory, to: Jennifer Blackburn, 1065 Kittle
Road, Wheelersburg, OH 45694.
Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at
www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry, Beckley. [WWHS Class of 1980]
Joyce K. Phipps, 68, of
Beckley, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at her home surrounded by family
and friends.
Born August 31, 1940, in Ravenscliff, W.Va., she was the daughter of
the late Wanus Shumate and Loreen Phillips Shumate Collier.
Joyce was a loving wife, mother, and grand-mother. She was a retired
Social Worker for the State of West Virginia.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Gloria
Bryant of Beckley.
Survivors include her husband Dallas Phipps; daughter, Debra Bryant and
husband Daniel of Hickery, N.C.; son, Greg Phipps and wife Mary of
Beckley; sister, Alice Johnson of Hopewell, Va.; grandsons, Samuel
Phipps of Highpoint, N.C., Zachery and Nicholas Bryant of Hickery,
N.C.; great aunt, Shirley Pendry of Virginia, and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2009,
in the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Delmas Wolfe of Hospice
of Southern West Virginia officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge
Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers donations be made to Hospice of
Southern West Virginia.
On line condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.
[WWHS Class of 1958]
Jackie E. Bostick, 74, of
Seffner, Fla., passed away June 7, 2009. He was an area resident for 30
years, coming from Beckley, W.Va. He was a retired security director
for the University of South Florida/Florida Mental Health Institute. He
was a 21 year U.S. Navy veteran and Vietnam veteran. He was an avid
softball player and manager of "Elite of Brandon" 1985 Softball
National Champions. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverly;
three sons, Steven Gregory Bostick (Jenny), Jeffery Jack Bostick
(Rhonda) and David Wilson Bostick (Julie Kraus); four grandchildren,
Samantha Jill Bostick, Rachel Mary Peterson, Christina Marie Bostick
and Sophia Marie Bostick; and two great-grandchildren, Parker Jackson
Bostick and Ellanora Grace Peterson. A memorial service will take place
4 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Stowers Funeral Home. In lieu of
flowers, those who wish may contribute to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief
Society, Naval Air Station, Box 48, Building 13 Yorktown Ave.,
Jacksonville, FL 32212-0048, in his memory. Stowers-Brandon [WWHS Class of 1953; Tampa Tribune]
Betty Ruth Bettina, 79, of
Maxwell Hill Road, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 5, 2009,
following a long illness.
Born January 28, 1930, in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late
Ozzie and Vella Lacy Crawford.
Betty was a loving wife and mother. She was a graduate of Woodrow
Wilson High School. She was a homemaker and a former corporate
secretary for B&B Excavating, Pavex, Inc., and Raleigh Stone
Company. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Joseph
H. Bettina; daughter, Tammy Jo Bettina; brothers, James and Tom
Crawford; and sister, Maria Foose.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Sergio H. “Joe”
Bettina; daughter, Cynthia Jo Griffith and husband James of Beckley;
sisters, Mary Adkins of Siler City, N.C., and Lorena Maynard of
Salisbury, N.C.; special nephew, Ronald Foose of Martinsburg, W.Va.;
special niece, Darlene Brower of Siler City, N.C.; and several other
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2009, in
the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Harsh officiating.
Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum B. Friends may
call at the funeral home one hour prior to service on Monday.
Pallbearers will be Ed Srednicki, Jennings Martin, Larry Lyons, Oscar
Vecellio, David Tomczyk, Danny Smith and Bill Wilkinson.
The family suggests flowers or donations to a charity of one’s
choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com.
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.
Betty Ruth Bettina, 79, of
Maxwell Hill Road, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 5, 2009,
following a long illness.
Born January 28, 1930, in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late
Ozzie and Vella Lacy Crawford.
Betty was a loving wife and mother. She was a graduate of Woodrow
Wilson High School. She was a homemaker and a former corporate
secretary for B&B Excavating, Pavex, Inc., and Raleigh Stone
Company. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Joseph
H. Bettina; daughter, Tammy Jo Bettina; brothers, James and Tom
Crawford; and sister, Maria Foose.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Sergio H. Bettina; daughter,
Cynthia Jo Griffith and husband James of Beckley; sisters, Mary Adkins
of Siler City, N.C., and Lorena Maynard of Salisbury, N.C.; special
nephew, Ronald Foose of Martinsburg, W.Va.; special niece, Darlene
Brower of Siler City, N.C.; and several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2009, in
the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Harsh officiating.
Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum B. Friends may
call at the funeral home one hour prior to service on Monday.
Pallbearers will be Ed Srednicki, Jennings Martin, Larry Lyons, Oscar
Vecellio, Danny Smith and Bill Wilkinson.
The family suggests flowers or donations to a charity of one’s
choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com.
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.
Dr. Harold E. Harvey,
91, of Beckley, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, following a short illness.
He was born October 25, 1917, in Sprague, W.Va.
Dr. Harvey graduated from WWHS in 1935; from Trinity College (Duke
University) in 1939, with a B.A.; and from Duke University in 1943,
with an M.D. degree. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Army in China
and Burma during WWII.
Dr. Harvey practiced medicine for 50 years, opening his private medical
practice in Beckley in 1948. He was also an avid art collector. After
retiring in 1993, he pursued his hobbies of reading, gardening,
traveling and enjoying his extensive art collection.
Dr. Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, George Edward and
Corinne Blankenship Harvey, and his brother George E. Harvey.
He is survived by his wife Karen. He is also survived by six children:
Corinne McMillion of Beckley; Debbie Steffey of Raleigh, N.C.; Patty
Mandeville of Beckley; George Harvey of Andover, Ohio; Harold E. Harvey
II, M.D., of Beckley; and Leigh Brammer of Knoxville, Tenn.; and three
stepchildren, Shelley Alexander, Lynne Givens, and Rich Wirth, all of
Orlando, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and six
stepgrandchildren.
There will be a memorial service on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Blue
Ridge Funeral Home at 8 p.m., with Rev. Dan Johnson officiating with
visitation beginning at 6 p.m.
Soloist will be Mrs. Benita Sauchuck.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Beckley Art Center,
P.O. Box 736 Beckley, WV 25802, or the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive,
Beckley.
Alex D. George, 92, of Beckley,
died Friday, May 29, 2009, in a Beckley hospital following a long
illness.
Born September 6, 1916, in Charleston, W.Va., he was the son of the
late Daib and Mary Damus George.
Alex was a senior partner with the former Georges Fashions in Beckley.
He was a 1936 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, an organizer and
past president of the Beckley Area Foundation and the Citizens
Scholarship Foundation, organizer and past president and chairman of
Cardinal State Bank, chairman of Bank One Beckley and served on the
board of Bank One West Virginia. He served as campaign chairman for
United Way of Southern West Virginia and was a former vice president of
the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. Alex was a member of
St. Stephens Episcopal Church, past president and Paul Harris Fellow of
the Beckley Rotary Club, Past Master of Beckley Masonic Lodge and a
member of the Mt. Hope Commandry Beni Kedem Shrine Temple. He was
awarded the Golden Eagle Award by Woodrow Wilson High School and the
Spirit of Beckley Award as well as the Distinguished West Virginian
Award in 1995. He and his family were major contributors to the Raleigh
County Library and the YMCA.
He served with the 9th Army in Europe during WWII and coached
basketball at Beckley College in 1939.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Alice
Evangeline Saba George; brothers, George D. George, Lawrence
“Pete” George, Ted D. George; and sisters, Margaret Moses
and Adele Haddad.
He is survived by sons, Alex “Zan” George, Jr., of Beckley
and Michael George and his wife Linda of Hilton Head Island, S.C.;
grandsons, Michael, Jr., and Matthew George of Orlando, Florida, Chris
George and wife Jessica of Scituate, Mass., and Alex C. George at
Virginia Tech; great-grandchildren: Tori George of Florida, Tyler,
Lilly and Alice M. George of Scituate, Mass.; brother, Louis D. George
and his wife Margaret of Beckley; sister, Lorise Moses of Charleston,
W.Va.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at
St. Stephens Episcopal Church with Rev. Eric Miller officiating. Burial
will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the Calfee Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. today and
at the church one hour prior to service on Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alex D. and Alice E. George
Fund in care of the Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St., Suite 203,
Beckley, WV 25801, or to St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 200 Virginia
St., Beckley, WV 25801.
Online condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com.
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.
Marlene Maggie Wriston, age 48,
of Bradley, died Monday, May 25, 2009, at her home following a sudden
illness.
Born on July 18, 1960, at Beckley, she was the daughter of Marvin Cline
of Bradley and the late Catherine Rice Cline.
She was a retired emergency medical dispatcher for 911 and JanCare
Ambulance. She was a 1978 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and
attended Bluefield State College.
She was a member of the Bradley Freewill Baptist Church and was a
volunteer for the Bradley Elementary School.
Marlene was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin R.
“Buddy” Cline; and a grandchild, David Wriston III.
Survivors include her husband, David Wriston, of 29 years; two sons,
David Wriston II and fiancé, Tana Acord, of Bradley and Derek R.
Wriston of Bradley; two sisters, Becky Lynn Hamro and husband, Ernest,
of Princeton, and Pamela Jane Byrge of Bluefield, W.Va.; two
granddaughters, Catherine B. Wriston of Mullens and Angel Browning of
Bradley; mother-in-law, Agatha Wriston of Kingston, W.Va.; numerous
nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.
Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Bradley Freewill Baptist Church at
Bradley, with Pastor Wayne Peters officiating. Burial will follow at
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, at the church and also
one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.
Pallbearers will be John Hitchens, Donald Church, Chris Eades, John
Ashley, Bryan Hylton, Aaron Boyd, Shawn Holcomb and John Cox.
Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at
www.roseandquesenberry.net
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley.
Faye Richmond Martin, 85, of
Union, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2009, at CAMC Memorial following a
long illness.
She was born at Mabscott, W.Va., April 7, 1924, a daughter of the late
Merrida E. and Edith Eskew Richmond.
Mrs. Martin was a retired government employee having worked for various
federal agencies including the Farmer’s Home Administration,
Selective Service, Welfare Department and the U.S. Postal Service; she
was also a member of the Union United Methodist Church at Union.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother,
Lowell R. Richmond.
Surviving are her husband of over 60 years, W.R. “Bill”
Martin of Union; three daughters, Jane Rhoades and her husband,
Richard, of Winchester, Va., Connie Copeland and her husband, Gavin, of
Union, Nancy Vance and her husband, Robin, of McDowell, Va.; three
grandsons, Phillip Jarrell, Jared and Aaron Copeland; three
great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the
Union United Methodist Church in Union with the Rev. Mike Ford and Rev.
Ben James officiating.
Burial will follow in the Greenhill Cemetery at Union, W.Va.
Friends may call at the Groves Funeral Home in Union from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009, and at the church one hour prior to the
services.
Groves Funeral Home in Union is in charge of arrangements. [WWHS Class
of 1941]
Bill Foy Way, age 69, of
Beckley, passed away Friday, May 15, 2009, at Bowers Hospice House.
Born October 17, 1939, at Sprague, W.Va., he was the son of the late
Cordell and Ethel Adams Way.
Bill loved hunting, fishing, camping, racing, and attending church. He
was a member of the Sprague Freewill Baptist Church. He had been in the
U.S. Navy for seven years and was a retired coal miner.
In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his wife
Mary Way and a sister, Shirley Handley.
Those left to cherish his memory include two sons, Michael Whitehair
and wife, Patricia, of Beckley and Tim Whitehair and wife, Barbara, of
Mt. Hope; a daughter, Patricia Cole and husband, Al, of Walterboro,
S.C.; four brothers, Robert Way and wife, Betty, of Medina, Ohio, Jimmy
Way and wife, Victoria, of Beckley, Johnny Way and wife, Jacquetta, of
Crab Orchard, and Jerry Way and wife, Diana, of Easley, S.C.; seven
grandchildren; and 12 nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at Blue Ridge
Funeral Home, Beckley, with Pastor Freddie Lovell officiating. Burial
will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, with military
rites by VFW 3110 and American Legion 149, Fayetteville.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Friends may gather with the family today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.
Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, W.Va., is
in charge of the arrangements. [WWHS Class of 1957]
Connie Lee Yates Pullin, 76, a member of the WWHS class of 1951, died Tuesday May 12, 2009,
in Colorado Springs, where she had lived for the past several years. Upon graduating from WWHS she enrolled in nurse’s
training at Saint Francis Hospital in
Charleston, W. Va., where she earned her nursing degree.
Surviving relatives include husband,two sons and a daughter with their spouses, four grandchildren, two brothers and two aunts.
[Submitted by Richard (Dick) Yates '57, brother of Connie Lee Yates]
Mr. Jeffrey L. Stewart,
48, of 305 Russell Street, Beckley, WV, went home to be with the Lord,
Wednesday, May 13, 2009, following a long illness.
He was born May 26, 1960, to the late James Stewart, Sr. and Betty Jean
Saunders Stewart.
He attended Woodrow Wilson High School. He was in the Army and was a
long time employee of Heartland of Beckley as an Admissions Director.
Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father, James Stewart, Sr. and a
sister, Cathy Whitehead.
Jeffrey leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Betty Jean Stewart of
Beckley; a daughter, Aisha Geraughty of Winston-Salem, NC; three
grandchildren, Tyra Brown, Tania Brown, and Tamya Brown of
Winston-Salem, NC; a brother, James Stewart, Jr. of Fishersville, VA;
and a host of cousins, relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2009, at Durgan
Funeral Chapel, 1501 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV, with Pastor
Ruby Berry officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park,
Beckley, WV.
Viewing and visitation will be one hour prior to the services.
Online condolences may be emailed to: ajdurganfh6@verizon.net
Professional services provided by Durgan Funeral Services, Beckley, WV.
Louis J. (Sonny) Callopi, a member of the Class of 1955, died in 1984.
He attended Beckley College. He worked
at Beckley Manufacturing. Sonny and his wife Carolyn Sue Pack Callopi,
met at MacArthur Skating Rink shortly
after she graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1958.
They were married in 1960 at
First United Methodist Church in Beckley, and moved to Huntington, where he was
employed at the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. They had two children, Gregory Brian
(48) and Rhonda Lea (46). They are both in the Carolinas.
Sonny had a massive heart attack Aug. 13, 1984.
Sonny’s in-laws were Leeburn and Louise Pack, who owned Pack’s Super Market
right up from Stratton. They have both passed away, and a Family Dollar Store is now located
there.
Submitted in 2009 by wife, Carolyn Sue Pack Callopi, now retired from
St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington.
There will be a graveside service for Helen Marie Lewis,
84, of Newark, will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Franklin Township Lutheran
Cemetery, Linnville Road, Newark, with Pastor Bob Byers officiating.
Helen passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009, at the Selma Markowitz Care
Center, Licking Memorial Hospital.
Helen was born July 2, 1924, in Beckley, W.Va., to William Thomas and
Hester Bell (Goff) Harrah. She was a 1944 graduate of Woodrow Wilson
High School, Beckley, W.Va.
She is survived by her children, Myra (Sam) Alexander, Lois (Olen)
Jacks, Roger (Susie) Lewis and Cleta Petty; nine grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; sister, Dortha Lucille Meadows; brother, Joseph
Franklin Harrah; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Hester Harrah;
husband, Wilfred L. Lewis, in 1996; brothers, Charles Edward Harrah and
William Thomas Harrah Jr.; and sister, Reetha Alene Walker.
Boring-Sheridan Funeral Home, 108 N. Seventh St., Hebron, assisted the
family with their arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Helen to Hospice of Central
Ohio, 2269 Cherry Valley Road SE, Newark, OH 43055
Online condolences may be made at www.boringsheridanfuneralhomes.com.
[Newark Advocate, Newark, Ohio]
Kenneth Lee Phillips, 62, of
Beckley, died Thursday, May 14, 2009, in a Beckley hospital following a
long-term battle with cancer.
Born on February 2, 1947, in Mabscott, he was the son of Wilma Crawford
Phillips of Beckley and the late Wendell E. Phillips Sr. He was also
preceded in death by two brothers, Richard D. and Thomas A. Phillips.
Kenneth was a 1965 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and a 1975
graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. degree in
Education. In 1965 he joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed aboard the
USS Tidewater that set up a command post in Souda Bay, Crete, from May
31, 1967 – July 10, 1967, during the Israeli-Arab Crisis in the
Middle East. In March 1968, while stationed on board the USS Boston
CAG-1, he spent eight months in the Gulf of Tonkin in the Pacific
during the Vietnam War and he took part in many conflicts in support of
the Marine positions.
His teaching career began in the fall of 1975 for the Racine Unified
School District #1 in Racine, Wis., where he taught until February 1986
when he moved back to Beckley. He taught at Sophia Jr. High from 1989
to 1993, teaching Special Ed. and coaching boys basketball for three
years. He then transferred to Trap Hill Middle School where he taught
Special Ed. until his health forced his retirement in 2004. During his
time at Trap Hill he coached the girls volleyball and basketball teams,
the boys basketball team as well as the track team one year. He also
acted as the Athletic Director for several years.
Kenneth was a talented athlete and enjoyed playing baseball and
softball and he was an avid bowler having rolled two “300”
games while bowling at Leisure Lanes. He also enjoyed watching football
and razzing his brother about the Mountaineers.
In addition to his mother, Kenneth is survived by three children: Tami
Beaugard, William Phillips and Timothy Phillips all of Racine, Wis.;
four grandchildren: Tiffany, Robert, Richard and Brooke Beaugard, all
of Racine, as well as one great-granddaughter. He is also survived by a
brother, Wendell E. Phillips and wife Sarah of Charlotte, N.C.; two
sisters, Debbie Phillips of Ashburn, Va., and Judy Meadows and husband
Steve of Beckley, as well as a sister-in-law, Sue Phillips of Beckley.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16th, in
the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum with the Rev. Dewey Lowe
officiating; entombment will follow.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service time at the cemetery.
Condolences may be mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net.
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc., Beckley.
On this past Sunday, May 10, 2009, that day dedicated to mothers, our beloved Mother, Goldie Marcum
of Emerald Court, Beckley, formerly of Lanark, passed away at the
Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. She was in her 85th
year.
Born Goldie Helen Hanks on Feb. 26, 1924, at Lanark, she was the
youngest of seven children born to the late Fred and Ocie Redden Hanks.
Her sister, Bess Richmond; and brothers, James, Willard, Clen, Okey and
Earl Hanks, all preceded Goldie in death.
Goldie spent her childhood at Lanark. A 1942 graduate of Woodrow Wilson
High School, she was a private caregiver and had worked at Pine Lodge
Nursing Home. A resident of Emerald Court here in Beckley, Goldie had
been a longtime resident of Lanark. She attended Mabscott Holiness
Church. In her leisure time, she enjoyed playing bingo and croqueting.
In addition to her family, Goldie was preceded in death by her husband,
Julius Marcum on Feb. 20, 1974; a son, Richie Randall Marcum; a
grandson, Joseph Randolph Marcum; and a son-in-law, David Scott
Snuffer.
At the end of the day, when her children look back on their
mother’s life, they recall a very independent woman. Widowed at
the age of 50, she was a “tough little bird” who had to
forge her way through life. And so now, it is most fitting they say
goodbye to her on Mother’s Day. “So, take your flight
little bird. Go see your God and all your family that has gone on
before you.”
She is the loving mother of four surviving children; they are Julius
(Skip) Marcum Jr., and his wife, Wanda, Patricia Faye Snuffer and her
companion, Curtis W. Tate, Gregory Wayne Marcum and his wife, Sharon,
and Homer (Porky) Marcum and his wife, Donna, all of Beckley; the
doting MaMa of six grandchildren, Tomora Howard, Lisa Dawn Adkins, Jill
Tilson, David Dirk Snuffer, Kelly Marcum Wright and Scott Marcum; the
great-grandmother of Troy, Torrie, Travis, Amy Jo, Justin, Julie,
Christopher, Madison, Ian, Ashlin and Cassidy; several nieces and
nephews; a host of friends, among them Sharon Ewing and Jean Radford;
and her dear friend and caregiver, Joyce Lynch.
The family would like to publicly thank the girls of the Heartland
Rehabilitation Unit and to Pam Acord, RN, 2nd floor nurse at Raleigh
General Hospital, for all their love and kindness.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Melton Mortuary Chapel
with the Rev. Carlyle Blomme officiating. Goldie will then be entombed
beside her dear Julius at the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum in
Beckley.
The family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, and one
hour prior to the service Thursday at Melton Mortuary.
Her children, Skip, Porky, Wayne and Sissy; and her grandsons, Dirk and
Scott, will carry Goldie to her final resting place.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net
Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc., Beckley.
Norma “Jo” Dakos,
born June 21, 1932, the daughter of Charles Houston Earehart and
Juanita Andrews Earehart died on May 5, 2009. An accomplished ballet
dancer, instructor, and majorette, she was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson
High School in Beckley, West Virginia, and attended the University of
Virginia School of Nursing.
She was a member of the Women’s Community Club, the Edison Garden
Club, and the Lee Memorial Medical Society Women’s Auxiliary. Jo
served on the Mayor’s Beautification Council helping to find many
ways to preserve the natural beauty of Fort Myers. She will be
remembered as one of the first women to train football players in
ballet for agility, working with Coach Sam Sirianni’s early teams
at Fort Myers High School. Jo decorated the “Memory Garden”
of the Thomas Edison’s Winter Estate during Holiday House for
many years. She enjoyed supporting youth sports through her children
and grandchildren. Jo was a member of McGregor Baptist Church.
She was a loving and devoted mother and is survived by her children,
Dixie Dakos of Estero, Nick (Dee) Dakos of Fort Myers, Rex (Rose) Dakos
of Sanibel; grandchildren Bill, Nick, Savannah, and Sydney Dakos, and
Justin and Daniel Mangold. Her surviving siblings are Virginia Lee
Spencer, Betty Daniel, Howard Earehart, Juanita Hines and Andy
Earehart. Jo is preceded in death by her brothers Dillard Gene
Earehart, Billy Earehart, Charlie Earehart, and sister Lyda Tingler.
Visitation is on Friday, May 8, 2009 from 3:30-4:00 pm and a service to
follow at 4 pm at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home and
Cemetery, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907. [WWHS Class of
1950; from the News-Press, Fort Myers, Fla.]
Michael Scott Rizzi, age 47, of
Beckley, W.Va., left this earth to be in the awaiting arms of his Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, May 8, 2009.
Born August 28, 1961, in Beckley, W.Va., he was the son of Victor and
Doris Ellison Rizzi.
Michael leaves behind his soul-mate, best friend, and wife, Katie
Rizzi, along with four children, Alexandria, Jon, Nicholas, and
Isabella Rizzi. Michael had a sister, Victoria Rizzi Greene of Myrtle
Beach, S.C.; a brother, Stephen Rizzi and wife, Georgiene
“G.G.” Rizzi, of Beckley, W.Va.; his father and
mother-in-law, James and Juanita Greuber of Beckley, W.Va.; and nieces
and nephews, Rodney Bratcher, Andrew Rizzi, Zachary Rizzi, Mandi,
Brian, and Lilly Ingram, and Jamie, Andrew, and Layton Ridge. Michael
had numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Michael was a self-employed building contractor operating MSR
Construction. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He was a
member of the Weirwood Community Church. Michael was an organ donor and
had always been known to be a generous, wonderful, caring individual.
Mike had been one who would help anyone in need when he heard of anyone
having a difficult time whether financially or with life in general.
Michael would give the shirt off of his back to help one in need. Even
in death he gave what he could to help others with organ donations. We
pray others would be inspired to do so if and when their time to meet
Jesus arises.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at the
Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, W.Va., with Pastor Tom
Lilly officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at
Prosperity, W.Va.
Friends and family may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday to attend the wake.
Online condolences may be sent to our guest book at
www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley.
[WWHS Class of 1979]
HUNTLEY - Cecilia A. Baden,
69, of Sun City, Huntley, and formerly of Park Ridge, passed away
Thursday, May 7, 2009, at her home.
She was born April 7, 1940, in Beckley, W.Va., to Augustine and Violet
(Walney) Hovanski. On Aug. 3, 1963, she married Donald Baden in
Chicago.
She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntley. She was a
member of the Sun City Red Hatters and the Bunco Club and loved playing
Rummy Cube with her neighbors. She enjoyed traveling and especially
loved cruises.
She is survived by her husband, Donald; her sons, Kirk Baden of Des
Plaines and Kevin (Debra) Baden of Poplar Grove; her grandchildren,
Madeline, Corinne, Austin, Tyler, Zachary, Cooper and Kevin
Christopher; her sister, Gladys Ochap; and her brothers, Raymond
Hovanski and Augustine Hovanski.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Frances Kasten; and
a brother, John Hovanski.
The visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 11, at James A.
O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St., Huntley. The visitation will
continue from 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, until the 10 a.m. Mass of
Christian Burial is celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church,
10307 Huntley/Dundee Road, Huntley. Inurnment will be in the church
cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be directed
to the American Cancer Society, 143 First St., Batavia, IL 60501 or
Vitas Hospice, 580 Watersedge, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148.
For information, call the funeral home at 847-669-5111. [WWHS Class of
1958;
from Northwest Herald, Huntley, Illinois]
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