Obituaries

Dec 28, 2017

Nelda Gallaher, 93, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. Born December 12, 1924 she was the daughter of the late George and Gertrude Maynor Gunter. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude M. Gallaher; three sisters and 2 brothers. Nelda was a secretary for Pittston Coal Company where she retired in 1986. She...

Dec 25, 2017

Madalene Mae Vaughan, 91, of Beckley, WV, left her earthly home and family on December 25 to be reunited with her beloved husband of 51 years, Dr. Paul E. Vaughan. She was born April 20, 1926 at Montcalm, WV, the daughter of the late Chester Vanhook Miller and Evie Alma Sublett Miller. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother,...

Dec 12, 2017

Melba Janet Rock, 91, of MacArthur, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Born April 19, 1926 in Mabscott, she was the daughter of the late Aden Birch and Ella Paradine Rowe Phillips. Melba was a homemaker and a member of Hollywood Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Lowell, Other, Luther,...

Dec 12, 2017

Joseph Herbert Matherly, 89, of Flat Top, went home to be with his Savior Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Born April 9, 1928, he was the son of the late Zechariah and Effie Matherly. Joseph was a main line motorman in the coal industry. He loved gardening, fishing and hunting but his family was always his number one priority. He was...

Dec 11, 2017

Julius Elwood Cox, 81, of Crab Orchard, died Monday, December 11, 2017. Born October 19, 1936 at Blue Jay, he was the son of the late Homer Johnson and Maude Meadows Cox. Julius was a retired cement mason for Roberts and Schaefer Construction. He was a member of Beaver Baptist Church. He enjoyed metal detecting, hunting and fishing. In addition...

Dec 10, 2017

Elizabeth Virginia Hargis, 94, of Cool Ridge, died Sunday, December 10, 2017. Born June 8, 1923 in Blue Jay, she was the daughter of the late G.O. and Monnie Basham Ransom. A graveside service will be 1pm Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Phillips Cemetery with Pastor Larry Lilly officiating. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.

Dec 2, 2017

Charles George Stephens, 69, of Beckley passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017. Born August 4, 1948 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Gordon and Ann Parkulo Stephens. Charles worked for the Raleigh County Board of Education. He was a member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church. He was also a devoted caregiver for his mother and aunt....

Nov 29, 2017

Helen L. Bowden, 89, of Lakeview Dr, Beckley, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at home following a long illness. Born March 13, 1928 in Richmond, VA she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Edith Roach. Mrs. Bowden was an avid bingo player and she loved to craft. She was a member of the Beckley Moose Lodge No 1606....

Nov 28, 2017

Ronald Gene Deck, 87, passed from his earthly home to his heavenly home Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Born in Glen White, WV on November 21, 1930, he was the son of the late Ennis Ira Deck and Rose Belcher Deck. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Winnie Mae Farthing Deck. Gene was a graduate of 1949...

Nov 27, 2017

Constance Ann DeLaRosa, 87, of Daniels passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. Born August 18, 1930 in Washington, D.C she was the daughter of the late Carmelo and Frances Buonviri Collova. Constance was a retired real estate agent and a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, creating new meals, and various art work. In addition to...

Nov 20, 2017

Jess Houston Lowery, 65, of Beckley, WV formerly of Shady Spring, passed away in the presence of his family on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the VA Medical Center due to congestive heart failure. Born October 7, 1952 in Beckley, WV to William John Lowery, Sr. and Laura Bernice Ransom Lowery, Jess was a veteran of the US Air Force,...

Nov 18, 2017

Jackie Whitt Strader, 80, of Bradley, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017. Born October 14, 1937 in Summersville, WV, he was the son of the late Arthur Jennings and Mintie Westfall Strader. Jackie was a member of the Spoken Word Tabernacle in Beaver. He loved the outdoors, watching birds and working on cars. He is survived by sons, Brian Strader...

Nov 18, 2017

Evelyn Jeanette Hosey, of Crab Orchard, went home peacefully November 18, 2017. Although she fought a long battle with health issues, her love of life, faith in God and support from her family and friends allowed her 83 beautiful years on earth. Born October 30, 1934 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late John Will and Lelia Frances...

Nov 11, 2017

Olivia Jane “Janie” Cooper Bibb, age 98, of Beckley, WV, died on November 11, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Earle, Arkansas to the late Claude Alfred and Araminta Machen Cooper. She attended Sullins College, graduated from the University of Arkansas, and Tulane University with a Masters degree in Social Work. During WWII...

Nov 6, 2017

Nov 5, 2017

Minnie Lois Hyatt, 90, of Beckley, was promoted to glory Sunday, November 5, 2017. Born January 24, 1927 in WV, she was the daughter of the late James and Maude Thompson Parker. Minnie was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, music, reading and gardening. She was a member of Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Nov 5, 2017

Tom Edward McGrady, 78, of Beckley died Saturday, November 4 following a long illness. He was born on August 10, 1939 in MacArthur to the late Earl and Eura Rivers McGrady. Tom served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Tom worked for N+W and also Westmoreland Coal Company until it shut down in 1985....

Oct 29, 2017

Marguerite D. McMillion Speaks, known better as 'Peggy', passed away at Bowers Hospice House on October 29 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 24, 1932, in Herndon, WV, she was the daughter of Lacy and Jessie Duncan McMillion. Peggy grew up in Oceana where she later taught at Berlin McKinney Elementary for many years and was a member...

Oct 27, 2017

Warren Allen Mills, 67, of Crab Orchard, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 in Huntington. Born September 15, 1950 in Slab Fork he was the son of the late Montgomery (Dodd) and Ruth Mae Mills. Besides his parents Warren was preceded in death by his sister, Connie Ann Mills. Warren was a coal miner and mine inspector for the UMWA...

Oct 27, 2017

William Jay Jennings, 84, of MacArthur, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 in Beckley. Born February 25, 1933 he was the son of the late Malcolm and Carrie Jennings. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Jackson and Dorthea Jennings and brothers, Darcie, Lowery, Raymond, Earl, Robert and Cecil Jennings. Mr. Jennings was a mechanic...