Obituaries

Steven Douglas Maynard

Steven Douglas Maynard

Jan 18, 2023

 

Steven Douglas Maynard, 64, of Beckley, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Born in Beckley on August 11, 1958, he was the son of the late Clifford and Betty Rhodes Maynard.

Steven was a former lineman for C&P Telephone Company.

Following his wishes no services are planned.

Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home.

Karen Denae Skiles

Karen Denae Skiles

Jan 12, 2023

 

Karen Denae Skiles, 47, of Beckley, WV, passed away on January 12, 2023. Through God’s grace and many prayers, she passed in her home with her mother and family by her side.  Karen was born on June 14, 1975 in Beckley, WV. She was the daughter of Denny and Beverly Skiles.

Karen was an amazing daughter, sister, and Auntie...

Carol Lynn Brown

Carol Lynn Brown

Jan 11, 2023

 

Carol Lynn Brown, 53, of Beckley, WV. Passed away on January 11, 2023 from her battle with MDS. She was Born on July 17, 1969 in Beckley, the daughter of Troy and Dixie Cox of Coal City WV. 

Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was an outgoing, down to earth, beautiful, caring person...

Arbutas Lynn Burnside

Arbutas Lynn Burnside

Jan 3, 2023

 

Arbutas Lynn Burnside, 72 of Surveyor, WV passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Born July 22, 1950 in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Herbert F. and Edith F. Moore Patton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Todd Edward Webb.

Arbutas is survived by her siter, Joanne Koeniger (Roy);...

Mary Ruth Woods

Mary Ruth Woods

Jan 2, 2023

 

Mary Ruth Woods, age 95, passed away January 2, 2023 at the Villages of Greystone, Daniels, WV, where she was a resident for 7 years. The family would like to thank the staff of Greystone and Hospice of Southern West Virginia for their care and friendship during her stay.   She was born March 17, 1927 to the late Isaiah...

Margaret Kathleen McGaha

Margaret Kathleen McGaha

Dec 29, 2022

 

Margaret Kathleen “Kathy” McGaha of Beckley, WV passed away on December 29, 2022 at the age of 76.

She was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband of 29 years, Donald McGaha; her sisters, Sheila McClung Acord and Jeanette McClung Alexander; her father, Maxwell McClung and mother, Margaret “Peggy” McClung.

Kathy was a faithful volunteer in the...

Thelma Rose Fitzwater

Thelma Rose Fitzwater

Dec 27, 2022

 

Be still and know that I am God.......Thelma Rose Fitzwater born August 25, 1961 was called to her eternal home on December 27, 2022. Thelma was the daughter of Paul Helmick, Sr. and Gloria (Hankins) Helmick.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Michael T. Fitzwater of Beckley, daughter, Andrea Terry (Doug) of Beckley, son, Charles T....

Patrick Thomas Graham

Patrick Thomas Graham

Dec 26, 2022

 

Patrick Thomas Graham, 52, of Beckley, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022.

Born January 7, 1970, in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Donald and Georgine Snyder Graham.

Patrick was a lover of music, film, and literature. He will be sorely missed by family and friends.

He is survived by his loving partner of over 23...

Charles Edward Gray, Sr.

Charles Edward Gray, Sr.

Dec 26, 2022

 

Charles Edward Gray, Sr., 67, of Spanker Branch went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2022, following a sudden illness.  Born December 2, 1955, in Charleston, WV. Charles was a retired coal miner of 43 years.  He never met a stranger. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.

Those left...

Virginia Mae Lodmell

Virginia Mae Lodmell

Dec 23, 2022

 

Virginia Mae “Jenny” Hudson Lodmell, age 100, passed from this world on December 23, 2022. She was born in Beckley, WV on August 17, 1922 to the late Robert and Esthal McGraw Hudson.

Jenny was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and a student at Beckley College before joining the U.S. Navy as a WAVE in World War...

Billy Reid Canaday

Billy Reid Canaday

Dec 21, 2022

 

Billy Reid Canaday, 90, of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away December 22, 2022, at Browers Hospice House.

Born on April 1, 1932 at Coal City, WV, he was the son of Frances Merle Worley Canaday and Stephen Reed Canaday of Glenview, WV.

Mr. Canaday graduated Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, WV. Soon after Mr. Canaday enlisted in the...

Betty Wilson

Betty Wilson

Dec 17, 2022

 

Betty Sallack Wilson peacefully passed away on December 17, 2022.  She was born April 23, 1936 to Wanda and Glenn Sallack. 

She is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Marshall University and WVCOGS.  In 1957, she married the love of her life, George R. Wilson.  They have one child, Rebecca Wilson-Bartock and one grandchild, Brendan Campbell Bartock. 

Betty taught...

Dora Lee Brammer

Dora Lee Brammer

Dec 15, 2022

 

Dora Lee Mullens Brammer, 88, of Coal City, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Bowers Hospice House.

Born on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1934 at Winding Gulf, WV, she was the daughter of the late George and Amelia Jarrels Mullens.

Mrs. Brammer was a graduate of Stoco High School. She was a homemaker and spent...

Kathleen Patricia Armentrout

Kathleen Patricia Armentrout

Dec 13, 2022

 

After nearly 70 years of walking on this earth with the Lord, Kathleen Patricia (St. Clair) Armentrout, 74, of Daniels, WV, entered heaven on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022.

She was born on June 21, 1948, in San Francisco, California, and was preceded in death by her father, James E. St. Clair, and numerous beloved aunts and uncles.

She graduated...

Vickie Lynn Hutchins

Vickie Lynn Hutchins

Dec 11, 2022

 

Vickie Lynn Bailey Buchanan Hutchins, born December 8 1973 in Beckley, West Virginia.

Vickie Hutchins entered into rest on December 11, 2022 at the Bowers Hospice House. Vickie is the daughter of the late Ernest Bailey and Chrystial Ramsey.

Vickie is preceded in death by her father, Ernest Bailey, her mother, Chrystial Ramsey, and her father figure, David...

Matthew Ray Smith

Matthew Ray Smith

Dec 9, 2022

Matthew Ray Smith died Friday, December 9, 2022. Following his wishes he will be cremated with no services planned at this time.

George Hampton Mollohan

George Hampton Mollohan

Dec 7, 2022

 

With profound sadness we announce the passing of George H. Mollohan, 81, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather to his family and to all the many friends he had and lives he touched. He passed on December 7, 2022 peacefully.

George was born October 11,1941 in Dunbar, WV and resided most of his life in...

John Eldridge Smith

John Eldridge Smith

Dec 7, 2022

 

John Eldridge Smith went home to be with the Lord on December 7th, 2022,

at the age of 85 after a dignified battle with cancer.

 

John was born to Elsie Mae Kerns and Maurice Hanes Smith, Sr. on

November 13th, 1937 in Beckley, West Virginia. He joined the United States Navy

as a young man and served 6...

Mary Theresa Bays

Mary Theresa Bays

Dec 6, 2022

 

Mary Theresa Bays, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022.  She was born to Irene and Merle Andrighetti on September 22nd, 1948.  She married Larry Bays in 1973 and they had two children, Max and Julie.  She was a devoted mother and wife.

Theresa was a member of the first graduating class of St. Francis de Sales...

William Thomas Fain

William Thomas Fain

Dec 6, 2022

William Thomas Fain, 83, of Lester, WV, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

Born September 2, 1939 in Slab Fork, WV, he was the son of the late Carl and Elma Farley Fain.

William was a former police officer and service technician for Sears.  He was a member of Akers Missionary Baptist Church, was an avid hunter and loved to...