Obituaries
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,...
Jason Elliot Jordan
Apr 2, 2019
Jason Elliot “Bedlam” Jordan, 46, of Beckley went back to universe on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Jason was retired from the US Army. He enjoyed drawing, writing poetry or short stories and learning new things. He could always put a smile on your face, even when you didn’t want to. He was preceded in death by his father, John E....
Allen Wayne Moore
Mar 31, 2019
The world is a sadder place with the passing of Allen Wayne Moore of Crab Orchard, on March 31, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House after a battle with lung cancer. “Wayne” to his friends and family, was a generous soul and a friend to all he met. A true mountaineer at heart, he refused to leave the home he loved....
Marion Kathryn Camper
Mar 29, 2019
Marion Kathryn Camper, 88, of Cool Ridge passed away Friday, March 29, 2019. Born June 29, 1930 at Quinwood, WV, she was the daughter of the late James T. and Lola B. Marslender. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Gay, Eugene, Cecil and John and by two sisters, Mary Cigale Duncan and Beatrice Dougherty. She is survived by...
E. Carl Argabrite
Mar 28, 2019
E. Carl Argabrite, 86, of Grandview passed away at Bowers Hospice House on Thursday March 28, 2019. Born January 15, 1933 in Duck, WV. He was raised and loved by his maternal grandparents Anis and Mahalia Burnside and his mother Arzula Hunter. Carl was an Army Veteran. After his service in the Army he resided in Cleveland Ohio where he...
Johnnie Nathaniel Hawkins
Mar 28, 2019
Johnnie Nathaniel Hawkins (67) died March 28, 2019 at Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. Johnnie was born November 8, 1951, in Allen Junction, WV to the late Neal B Hawkins and Emily Hawkins. He was a member of St Francis De Sales Church and graduated from Sophia High School. He worked at Maple Meadow Mine and...
Earl Douglas Johnson
Mar 25, 2019
Earl Douglas Johnson, 92, of Sophia passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. Born November 8, 1926 near Whitesville, WV, he was the son of the late Ernest and Rena Johnson. Doug left Stoco High School at the age of 17 to join the Navy to serve during WW II on the USS Lynx. He later earned degrees from Concord College,...
Frank Newman
Mar 23, 2019
Frank “Quiz” Newman, 70, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, March, 23, 2019. Born September 25, 1948 in Huntington, WV. Frank was a retired police officer serving with the Fairfax County Police in Fairfax, VA and the University of Mary Washington Campus Police in Fredericksburg, VA. He is survived by his wife, Cassandra; son, Sean of Fredericksburg, VA; brother, Gary Quesinberry...
Eric Brandon Hopkins
Mar 23, 2019
Eric Brandon Hopkins, 42, of Coal City lost his life on March 23, 2019. Born January 23, 1977, Eric was a talented artist, a skilled carpenter, and always enjoyed playing basketball where he go his nickname E-Hop. Though Eric fought many demons throughout his journey he lived life with a big smile and had a laugh that filled the air...
Eva O'Neal
Mar 19, 2019
Eva Jean O’Neal, 77, of West Columbia, WV, formerly of Raleigh County, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Born April 1, 1941 at Dameron, WV, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Virginia Woods Chambers. Eva was a homemaker and a member of Oak Grove Christian Church. She loved hummingbirds, sewing and listening to Elvis. In addition to...
Betty Barbara Buckland
Mar 18, 2019
Betty Buckland, age 90, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019. Betty was born in Forchheim, Germany. Her parents were Michael Vogel and Barbara Kupfer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Master Sgt. (USAF) Billie B. Buckland. Betty is survived by her son, Henry and his wife, Paula; brother, Gerhard Stockinger and wife Else, granddaughter Barbara Ann Conner and...
Henry Bea McGhee, Jr.
Mar 10, 2019
Henry Bea McGhee, Jr, 91, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019. Born December 8, 1927 in Eccles, WV, he was the son of the late Henry Bea and Delia Davis McGhee. Henry was an optician working for Dr. Lewis Gravely, Dr. George Miller and American Optical. He was a member of Northgate Baptist Church and VFW. He was...
Drema Brush
Mar 5, 2019
Drema Brush, 73, of Fruitland Park, FL, passed away on March 5, 2019. She was born on September 6, 1945 in Tams, WV, to Earl and Bertha Lytton. She graduated from Mark Twain High School, where she participated in band and cheerleading. She was a member of Crab Orchard Missionary Baptist Church since December 11, 1966. She was married to...
Clara Lee Bowden
Feb 24, 2019
Clara Lee Bowden, 94, of Prosperity passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019. Born June 6, 1924 in Sun, WV, she was the daughter of the late Roy Lee and Marry Ballard Sweeney. Clara had formerly worked for Beckley Manufacturing and Hills Department Store. Her many hobbies included gardening, bee keeping, quilting, painting and crafts. She loved dogs and working in...
Janet Lee Zutaut
Feb 23, 2019
Janet Lee Zutaut, 81, of Crab Orchard, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019. Born December 21, 1937 in Crab Orchard she was the daughter of the late Oscar Wilson and Lena Willis Farley. Janet was a former employee of Beckley Federal Savings and Loan for over 30 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...
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