Obituaries
Buford Earl Davis, Jr.
May 26, 2019
Buford Earl Davis, Jr., 72, of Daniels, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. ting a courageous battle against COPD, he passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was married to the love of his life and best friend for the past 24 years, Pamela Jean, who survives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Martin,...
John Thomas Gravely
May 26, 2019
John Thomas “Tommy” Gravely,76, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. Born April 11, 1943 in Sprague, he was the son of the late Robert Bernard and Gurthel Naomi Teel Gravely. John graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1962. He was a retired Vice President for Beckley National Bank and Bank One, a member and former Governor of...
Helen Frances Chambers
May 24, 2019
Helen Frances Chambers, 88, died Friday, May 24th, 2019 at Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Bruce Rayborn and Elizabeth Pettit Rayborn, and the widow of Robert W. Chambers. One daughter preceded her in death, Kristine Chambers Sharp. A lifelong resident of Richmond, Indiana, she had spent the last two years living with her daughter, K....
Judith Ann McGee
May 16, 2019
Judith Ann McGee, 75, of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 following a long illness. Born February 3, 1944 in Hazard, KY, she was the daughter of the late Deward and Iona Wills Fowler. Judith was a retired bookkeeper working in the coal industry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Fred Troy Adkins
May 13, 2019
Fred Troy Adkins, 73, of Teel Rd Beckley, WV was received into Glory May 13, 2019 after a long illness. Fred had received many miracles in his lifetime. He was a walking testimony of what God could do. At the end of his last and final battle, he received the highest honor that God could bestow. He was given a...
Glendy Africano
May 12, 2019
Glendy Africano, 42, of Beckley, passed away May 12, 2019. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2019 at with Very Rev. Paul Wharton, V.F. officiating. Friends may visit 1 hour prior to the service. A committal service will follow at Saint Sebastian Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.calfeefh.com. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral...
Anthony Ray Hayes, Sr.
May 11, 2019
Anthony Ray Hayes, Sr., 37, of Eccles, passed away May 11, 2019. Born January 23, 1982 in Winchester, VA, he was the son of the late Howard Douglas and Glenda Riley Hayes. Anthony was a construction foreman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing and watching football especially his favorite team the Philadelphia Eagles. In addition to his parents he was...
Phyllis Dalene Kerbawy
May 6, 2019
Phyllis Dalene Kerbawy, 87, of Beckley, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. Following her wishes there will be no service or visitation.
Bobby Charles Lewis
May 1, 2019
Bobby Charles Lewis, 88, of Beckley passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Born February 27, 1931 in Iaeger, WV, he was the son of the late Arthur O’Dell and Hazel Judy Lester Lewis. Bobby was a former mining electrician retiring from Eastern Associated Coal. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church. In addition...
Linda Sue Cusson
May 1, 2019
Linda Sue Mudd Cusson, 61, of Beckley passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Born October 11, 1957 in Corpus Christi, TX, she was the daughter of the late Marion Sherrill and Margaret Sue Foley Mudd. Linda was employed at the Veteran’s Center for many years. She was a member of the VFW Post 4236 Auxiliary. She is survived by her...
Larry Eugene Blevins
Apr 28, 2019
Larry Eugene Blevins, 54, of Midway, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. Born January 2, 1965 in Mullens, WV, he was the son of the late Paul Jackson and Ada Marie Smith England. Larry was a disabled construction worker. He loved fishing and riding 4-wheelers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Abe Eugene Blevins,...
George Edward Lilly, Jr.
Apr 27, 2019
George E. “Carbide” Lilly, Jr. of Shady Spring, was greeted with open arms by his mother and father, into heaven on Saturday afternoon, April 27, 2019. Carbide loved fishing, hunting and camping on the Greenbrier, but most of all he loved his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary McCoy Lilly; his father, George E....
Patsy Carol Lepto
Apr 26, 2019
Patsy Carol Lepto, 79, of Beckley, passed away April 26, 2019 at CAMC Memorial Hospital Hospital surrounded by her family. Born December 13, 1939 in Dewitt, WV, she was the oldest daughter of the late Arlean Florence Ellerly and the granddaughter of Nettie B. and Trent Shumake. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Michael Joseph...
Phillip Dale Parker
Apr 25, 2019
Phillip Dale Parker, 47, of Crab Orchard, entered into his eternal rest April 25, 2019 while at his home. Phillip was born April 4, 1972 in Crab Orchard and was the son of the late Curtis Wayne and Karen Fay Sturgill Parker. Phillip loved the outdoors and riding his 4-wheeler. He loved spending time with family and he especially loved...
Clyde Earl McKinney
Apr 24, 2019
Clyde Earl McKinney, 85, of Shady Spring, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Born September 10, 1933 in Rhodell, he was the son of the late Calvin Elijah and Hattie Grace Tilley McKinney. Clyde was a retired coal miner having worked for Maben Energy for many years. He loved hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents he was preceded...
Keith Richard VonScio
Apr 23, 2019
Keith Richard VonScio, 57 of Beckley, WV passed away tragically on April 23, 2019, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Keith was born June 30th, 1961 in Washington, PA. He was the son of Gerald and Constance VonScio and Richard Young, all of Washington, PA. Keith was preceded in death by his grandparents Peggy “Baie” Pressler and William Hartley....
Betsy Ann Bailey Aldridge
Apr 21, 2019
Betsy Ann Aldridge, formerly Bailey, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 21, 2019. She was born on July 18th, 1947 in McDowell County, West Virginia, to Mike and Elsie Nelson Goodman. She was a graduate of Baileysville High School, Class of 1966. She was a Certified Nurse’s Aid. She worked in the caregiving industry for...
Ida Pitotti
Apr 14, 2019
Ida Pitotti of Oak Hill Place, Oak Hill, WV passed away peacefully on April 14, 2019. Born 22, 1917 in Anchor, KY she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Laura Giovenelli Pittotti. After graduating from Trap Hill High School as valedictorian of her class she attended Concord College where she earned a degree with majors in mathematics and...
Thomas Garfield Smith
Apr 9, 2019
Thomas G. Smith, 65, of Danese, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Following Thomas' wishes he will be cremated. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.
Jason Ryan Weaver
Apr 5, 2019
Jason Ryan Weaver, 34, of Beaver, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Born March 6, 1985, he was the son of Allen and Carol Johnson Weaver of Beaver. Jason was a psychologist for FCI Beckley. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Jessica Anne Snow; sister, Angela Barker of Winfield, WV; brother, Kenneth Weaver of Milton,...