Obituaries

Jul 14, 2006

After graduation from high school, Mr. Chambers entered Beckley College for 1 1/2 years. He later entered the military and served with the U.S. Army in Okinawa. He was a member of the Army Security Agency. After his military service, he entered Marshall College and graduated with a BA degree in 1959. He joined his father at Ashland Oil and...

Jul 9, 2006

Mr. Lilly was a retired conductor for CSX with over 43 years of service. He was a member of the Daniels Missionary Baptist Church where he was a former trustee, he was a member of American Legion Post 32 and V.F.W. Post 4469. He was a decorated veteran of the Korean Conflict and had been a lifetime resident of Raleigh...

Jul 4, 2006

Robert was a 1980 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He was owner/operator of R.A.W. Concrete Finishing, member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church and Father John Halpin Council 5657 Knights of Columbus. Robert was a unique individual. Everyone that came in contact with him felt his kindness and helpfulness shining through. From his involvement in the church parish festival,...

Jun 22, 2006

Mrs. Rhodes was a homemaker and attended the Crab Orchard Church of the Brethren. She had been a resident of MacArthur for 41 years and was preceded in death by her husband, Ott A. Rhodes.

Jun 16, 2006

Mrs. Birchfield was a graduate of Glen Burnie High School, Glen Burnie, Maryland and was raised in the Pasadena and Brooklyn Park, Maryland area. She married her husband John H. Birchfield on January 14, 1954 and John preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by a son, Mark W. Birchfield in 2000.

Jun 15, 2006

Mrs. Gardetto was a 1945 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Former employee of E. M. Payne Company in Beckley and retired from the Business Office at Beckley Hospital after 17 years of service. Mrs. Gardetto was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies of St. Francis for many years. She was...

Jun 12, 2006

Jun 11, 2006

Margaret was dedicated to her teaching, her pupils, her church, and her family. She was the first member of her family to graduate from college pursuing her degree from Marshall College by studying summers in Huntington, Universities of Colorado, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Virginia showing a great love of travel and study. Postgraduate she studied at Boston University. She applied and...

Jun 8, 2006

Mr. Rogar started his career with C&P Telephone in 1946 and retired after 36 years of service as a Line Foreman. He was a member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ where he also served as Deacon. He was also a member of the Men's Bible Class and for many years served as secretary of the class. Mr. Rogar...

Jun 7, 2006

Mr. Della Mea made his own way in business by operating Sportsman Grill from1946-1958. He later opening Henry's Restaurant in 1959 which continued in operation until 1976. He was a member of the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, VFW, DAV, and served with the US Army for 35 months

May 29, 2006

Mrs. Reid was a homemaker and had been a resident of Stevenson for the past two years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Alexander Reid in 1993 and by a sister, Doris Lee Redlinger.

May 22, 2006

Nancy was a 1959 graduate of Trap Hill High School and a graduate of Concord College. She was a retired school teacher having taught first in Parkersburg for 15 years and then in Raleigh County schools until her retirement in 1997. She was a member of the Coal Marsh Baptist Church, the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, and the Deborah Rebekah...

May 16, 2006

Vergie was a school teacher having taught for 35 years, last teaching at Crab Orchard Elementary School. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Beckley, and the Friendship Class at the church. She was also a member of the Captain James Allen Chaper of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club and the...

May 4, 2006

James was a retired Master Sergeant with the West Virginia State Police and a U.S Marine veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by three brothers; Keith, William and Buddy parsons and by a sister, Grace Ashcraft.

May 3, 2006

Margaret was a homemaker and a former nurse. She was an active member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Daughters of St. Francis and the Catholic Daughters. She was active in mission work and volunteered for many years at the Beckley VAMC and Pinecrest Hospital. She was preceded in death by two brothers; James Arnold Hewlett and Rev. Leonard...

Apr 28, 2006

Edith was born June 7, 1913 at Blue Jay, WV, the daughter of the late Aurthur Wilson and Leora Blankenship Okes. She received a bachelors degree from West Virginia Wesleyan University and her masters degree from Marshall University. She also received special nursing training from Vanderbilt University. She retired as a school teacher after teaching many years in West Virginia,...

Apr 10, 2006

Bruna was a homemaker and seamstress, was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and had been a resident of Mabscott for the past 56 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Fondale on April 14, 2004.

Apr 9, 2006

Flossie was a nurse at Raleigh General Hospital for twenty years, was a member of the Cranberry Baptist Church and had been a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Frye, by her two sons; Charles and Gary Frye and by a step daughter, Cecelia Darvy.

Apr 7, 2006

Jacob was a senior at Shady Spring High School and a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. He was formerly employed at Winterplace Ski Resort at Ghent and enjoyed skateboarding and making jewelry for his friends.

Apr 2, 2006

Johnny was a retired heavy equipment operator for Consol and last worked as a ranger for Briar Patch Golf Course. He was a member of the Oak Grove Christian Church, Beckley masonic lodge # 95 A.F. & A.M. and Briar Patch Golf Course. He was an avid fan of WVU, Woodrow Wilson and Marshall. He was preceded in death by...