Obituaries

Boyd Curtis Humphrey, Sr.

Boyd Curtis Humphrey, Sr.

May 31, 2014

Boyd Curtis Humphrey, Sr., 88 of Beckley passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014. Born December 26, 1925 in Surveyor, he was the son of the late Samuel Joseph and Eva Lafferty Humphrey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Maxine Humphrey. Boyd worked for the Raleigh County Board of Education for many years....

Carl Dr. Larson

Carl Dr. Larson

May 30, 2014

Dr. Carl Larson, 65, of Maple Fork, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014. Born November 16, 1948 in San Jose, CA he was the son of the late Hartman and Elsie Wahrgren Larson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Emma Alexandra Larson in 2005. Dr. Larson grew up in Everett, WA and graduated...

Robert Joseph Bob Andrighetti

Robert Joseph Bob Andrighetti

May 29, 2014

Robert “Bob” Joseph Andrighetti, 66, of Beckley died May 29, 2014 at the Bowers Hospice House from a brain tumor with his family at his bedside. Born September 15, 1947 in Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late Merle and Irene Andrighetti. Bob was a graduate of Wodrow Wilson High School and heavy duty construction school. He worked...

Cynthia Gale Bolen

Cynthia Gale Bolen

May 27, 2014

Cynthia Gale Hutchens Bolen, 62, of Beckley passed away on May 27, 2014 following a long illness. Born March 20, 1952 at Mabscott, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ira Oscar and Edith Ellen Sears Hutchens. Cynthia was a 1970 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. secretary for the former WV Explosives and she also worked as a...

Flora Bell Rhodes

Flora Bell Rhodes

May 18, 2014

Flora Bell Rhodes, 97, of Beckley passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. Born April 5, 1917 in Bell Co., KY, she was the daughter of the late William and Bessie Mason Montgomery. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse James Rhodes. Flora was a homemaker and attended Family Worship Center. She is survived...

Thomas Jefferson Jeff McMillion

Thomas Jefferson Jeff McMillion

May 17, 2014

Thomas Jefferson “Jeff” McMillion, 78, of Pence Springs, WV passed away Saturday, May 17, 2104. Born October 15, 1935 in Lester, he was the son of the late Willie and Winnie Davis McMillion. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Billy Ryan, Teddy and Roger McMillion. Jeff was a 1955 graduate of Marsh Fork High...

Arbadella Phillips

Arbadella Phillips

May 15, 2014

Arbadella (Farley) Phillips, 77, of Coal City, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 following a long illness. Born December 22, 1936 in Coal City, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Clotine Bailey Farley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Stewart Phillips; sisters, Clara Golden, Phyllis Farley and Rose Cline. She...

Christian Maddox

Christian Maddox

May 14, 2014

Christian Amari Maddox infant son of Artis and Leslie Pannell Maddox was stillborn, May 14, 2014. He was preceded in death by a brother, Curtiss Maddox in September, 2012. In addition to his parents, Christian is survived by sisters, Ariel and Yasmyn Maddox and brothers, Treyvon and Artis Maddox, Jr. Graveside services will be 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2014...

Kenneth Gregory Amick

Kenneth Gregory Amick

May 7, 2014

Kenneth Gregory “Greg” Amick, 53, of Glen Morgan, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Born October 2, 1960 in Williamson, WV, he was the son of Betty Joe Gambrell Amick and the late William Frank Amick. Greg was a self employed roofer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time in the outdoors. Besides his mother, Greg was survived by his...

Vincent O'Connell Gallagher, II

Vincent O'Connell Gallagher, II

May 5, 2014

Vincent O’Connell Gallagher, II, 66, of Shady Spring, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014. Born October 15, 1947 in Beckley, he was the son of Doris Alma Martin Gallagher of Flat Top Lake and the late Vincent O’Connell Gallagher. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Powers Gallagher and his brother Joseph. Vincent...

Linda Matherly

Linda Matherly

May 3, 2014

Linda Lane (Diggs) Matherly, 65, of Beckley, West Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 3, 2014 while surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born January 28, 1949 in Beckley, WV, the daughter of the late Samuel and Madeline “Peggy” Diggs. She was a charter member of Victory Baptist Church. She...

Elizabeth Ann Scotty Scott

Elizabeth Ann Scotty Scott

Apr 25, 2014

Elizabeth Ann “Scotty” Scott Liz began her eternal life on Friday, April 25, 2014 after a long and terrible battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 83 years old. She began her earthly life on February 2, 1931 at Stanaford, WV as the daughter of the late Robert and Annie McCartney Scott. She was the last remaining sibling and the baby...

Cheryl Jane Alderman

Cheryl Jane Alderman

Apr 21, 2014

Cheryl Jane Alderman, 53 of Mabscott, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. Born October 6, 1960 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Fred Duncan and Alice Toney Pack. Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, John Pack, III. Survivors include her children, Keith Baldwin,...

Ronnie Ray Coleman

Ronnie Ray Coleman

Apr 8, 2014

Ronnie Ray Coleman went on his heavenly trip to be with the Lord on April 8, 2014. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 13, 1948 in Kingston, WV. Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Ray Coleman of Mossy and his mother, Mabel Lee Chapman of Pax. Left to cherish...

Donald Earl Donnie Farley

Donald Earl Donnie Farley

Apr 7, 2014

Donald Earl “Donnie” Farley, Jr., 58 of Beckley, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 at Bowers Hospice House following a short illness. Born August 27, 1955 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Donald Earl Farley, Sr. and Margaret Ann Jones Farley of Beckley. Donnie worked as an auto mechanic for many years. He was a crew member...

Frank Jessie Baird

Frank Jessie Baird

Apr 7, 2014

Frank J. Baird, 91, of Beckley, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014. “Worked in coal mines, sometimes went miles under ground, going under the mountain from side to side. Sometimes the mountain more than a mile over us. Just a job you love for it is always new. And the face of coal is always black and shiny. Never...

David Harrison Cook

David Harrison Cook

Apr 6, 2014

David H. Cook, 85, of Beaver, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014. Born December 23, 1928 in Pineville, WV, he was the son of the late James Carl and Fonna Musick Cook. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Elizabeth Cook, his second wife, Luella Meador Cook; sisters, Beulah Kerner, Virginia Bazzie...

Tammy Dawn Shrader

Tammy Dawn Shrader

Apr 2, 2014

Tammy Dawn Shrader, 42, of Beckley, passed away on April 2, 2014 at her residence following a long illness. Born October 2, 1971 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Gary and Brenda Dobbins Bailey. Tammy was a former home health nurse and longtime resident of Beckley. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Shrader; daughters, Tiffany and Brittany Bailey; son, Clifford...

Phyllis Jean McMillion

Phyllis Jean McMillion

Mar 28, 2014

Phyllis Jean McMillion, 64, of Beckley, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014. Born February 22, 1950 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Dawson and Lou Emma Jane Acord McMillion. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Louise Smith. Phyllis was a member of Grace Independent Baptist Church at Sandlick. She...

Beatrice Dare Farr

Beatrice Dare Farr

Mar 23, 2014

Beatrice D. Farr, 91, of Lester, WV, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014. Born August 8, 1922 in Otsego, WV, she was the daughter of the late William Amos and Ollie Bailey Tolliver. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Carl S. Farr; sister, Margaret Meadows and brothers, John and Malcolm...