Obituaries
Ronald D. Bonar
Jan 26, 2014
Ronald D. Bonar, 65 of Amigo joined the Angels in Heaven on January 26th after a short battle with cancer. Born on January 31, 1948 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Clifford L. and Lillie Mae Graham Bonar. Ronnie is survived by his wife of 44 years, Phyllis; daughter, Ginger Smith and husband Kenny of Rhodell; two...
Harold Lloyd Mann
Jan 24, 2014
Harold Lloyd Mann, 93, of Shady Spring, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014. Born August 26, 1020 in Beckley, He was the son of the late John and Cora Mann. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Taylor Mann and a son, Larry Gene Mann. Harold was a retired maintenance supervisor for Gray...
Amy Orean Kirk
Jan 14, 2014
Amy Orean Kirk, 89, of Mullens, WV, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born February 20, 1924 at Dott, WV, she was the daughter of the late Willard Lee and Sinda Florence Shrewsbury Basham. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Noble Kirk; daughter, Robin Lee Kirk;...
La'Vante Zechariah Pankey
Jan 13, 2014
La’Vante Zechariah Pankey infant son of Sharita Lashawn Pankey was stillborn Monday, January 13, 2014. In addition to his mother La’Vante is survived by aunts, Shannon and Brandy Wilson of Beckley; grandparents, Belinda Wilson of Beckley, Russell Pankey of Salem, NC, Lorna Cox of Beckley; cousins, DyNeKa Wilson, Jamara Walton, KeRon Powell, Norman Powell, Anthony Powell, James Pankey, Jr. and...
Brock Reice Shumate
Jan 9, 2014
Brock Reice Shumate, stillborn son of Chad Daniel and Alexandra Christine Mitchem Shumate went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2014. Brock was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Billie Jean Shumate, Margaret and Lloyd Cochran, Larry Lively, Paul Mitchem, Mable Hedy Williams and an uncle, Brad Shumate. Besides his parents Brock is survived by a...
Linda Louise Smith
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...
Hazel Josephine Horwath
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...
Mary Catherine Abbott
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...
Helen Sue Shrewsbury
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.
Collin Lee Blevins
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.
Jerry Lee Cole
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...
Gregory Svonavec
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...
Wanda Yvonne White
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,...
Jack E. Davis
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...
Dave Carl Dickens
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...
Maurice Hanes Smith
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.