Obituaries

Jan 7, 2014

On January 7, 2014, after a long hard battle, Linda Louise Smith went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Clyde MacArthur Smith; grandparents Grace Brock, Charlie Clyde Smith and Lou Emma Marion along with several uncles and other family members. She leaves behind two wonderful, beautiful daughters, Gabrielle...

Jan 4, 2014

Hazel Josephine Horwath, 100, of Beckley, passed away January 4, 2014. Born June 23, 1913 in Lester, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Elizabeth Hawley Ellison. Besides her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Horwath; a son, Louis Everett Horwath; brothers, Otie, Andrew, Arvel and Edward Ellison and a sister, Mildred Webster...

Dec 25, 2013

Mary Catherine Abbott of Beckley died on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 following a short illness. Born in Beckley on March 16, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John and Nancy Nucitaja Abbott. Mary was a Roman Catholic and a lifelong active member of St. Francis de sales Church in Beckley. At St. Francis, she was an Extraordinary Minister...

Dec 23, 2013

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Dec 21, 2013

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Dec 18, 2013

Helen Sue Shrewsbury, 80, of MacArthur, passed away December 18, 2013 in Beckley. Following Helen’s wishes she will be cremated with no service scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.

Dec 13, 2013

Collin Lee Blevins, infant son of Nicole Nadine Blevins was stillborn Friday, December 13, 2013. Graveside services will be 12:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Harrah Cemetery, Backus Mountain. On line condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.

Dec 13, 2013

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Dec 11, 2013

Jerry Lee Cole, 56, of Beckley, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Bowers Hospice House following a long illness. Born July 8, 1957 he was the son of the late Lee and Eleanor Cole. He is survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins as well as by numerous friends and neighbors. Jerry was anxious to spend Christmas in Heaven...

Dec 10, 2013

Gregory A. Svonavec, 53, of Beckley, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Bowers Hospice House. Born December 16, 1959 in Somerset, PA, he was the son of Donald and Jane Taylor Svonavec of Listie, PA. Greg was a former plant superintendent for New Elk Coal Co. He attended Cross Point Church of God. In addition to his parents he...

Dec 7, 2013

Wanda Yvonne White, 78, of Beckley, formerly of Mullens, WV, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 7, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. She was born on March 19, 1935, to the late Raymond Ray Johnson and Lucille Belle Fox Johnson. She was a beautician and owned and operated her own salon, Wyoming Beauty Salon in Mullens,...

Dec 7, 2013

Jack E. Davis, 84, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013. Born March 13, 1929 in Roderfield, WV, he was the son of the late Raymond and Hessie Davis. Jack was former foreman for Eastern Coal and maintenance foreman for Peabody Coal. While living in Oceana Jack was an advocate for local sports, coaching youth baseball and refereeing high...

Dec 7, 2013

Dave C. Dickens of Beckley WV formally of Naoma WV went home to be with the Lord December 7, 2013. He was born February 26, 1926 in Montcoal WV to the late Briston and Sarah Pettry Dickens. Dave was a World War II veteran with the US Army. He was retired from the VA Hospital. He was a member of...

Dec 7, 2013

Maurice Hanes Smith, 78, of Beckley, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Calfee Funeral Home. Friends may visit with the family 2 hours prior to the service. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.

Dec 6, 2013

Dec 3, 2013

Wesley Monroe Adams, Jr., 69, of Coal City, peacefully left this world December 3, 2013. Wesley was born March 18, 1944 to the late Wesley Monroe, Sr. and Arzula Bays Adams. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Houck and Reva Basham; two nephews, Buddy and Bimbo Houck and one niece, Teresa Blankenship. Survivors include his wife of...

Dec 2, 2013

Mr. Shaw will be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time.

Dec 1, 2013

Joseph Lawrence Gallagher, 54, beloved son and brother, of Flat Top Lake passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013. Born April 17, 1959 in Beckley, he was the son of Doris Alma Martin Gallagher of Flat Top Lake and the late Vincent O’Connell Gallagher. Joseph was formerly employed by the Cotter Corporation at Schwartzwalder Mine in Golden, CO. He also worked...

Nov 30, 2013

Elizabeth Christeen Jennings, 84, of Beckley, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013. Born February 26, 1929 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Henry Wyman and Lola Hutchens Boblett. Elizabeth was a retired Raleigh County School Teacher having taught at Institute Elementary for many years. She was a member of the Orchard Valley Women’s Club Degree of...

Nov 30, 2013

Bettina Virginia Breeden (Snootie, Toonie) King went to be with the Lord suddenly at 9:14 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2013. She was born on March 29, 1927 at home in Glen Hedrick, now Beaver, WV. She was the youngest of 7 children born to the late Joseph Henry Breeden and Roxie Allie Narcissus Chissum Pack Breeden. She was a 1944...