Obituaries
Billie Joyce Strader
May 13, 2013
Billie Joyce Strader, 71, of Bradley, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at Bowers Hospice House. Born September 26, 1941 in Fenwick, WV, she was the daughter of Leora Collins Hamrick and the late Howard Ray Collins. Billie was a member of the Spoken Word Tabernacle in Beaver where she was very active in church functions. She loved the outdoors...
Elizabeth Imogene Jones
May 1, 2013
Elizabeth Imogene Jones, 79, of Beckley, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Born February 16, 1934 in Eccles, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lena Marcum Smith. Elizabeth was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Charles David Jones of FL and by sisters, Brenda Schaphoff and husband Wolfgang of Beckley and Margie Painter and...
Ethel Faye Sisk
Apr 26, 2013
Ethel Sisk, 'RED' drifted peacefully into Heaven, Friday morning, after a long illness. She was born in Jenkinjones, WVa, grew up in Itmann and lived most of her life in Mullens. She moved to N C about 6 years ago for health reasons. She loved the Lord with all of her heart and always gave her testimony which was 'thank...
Kenneth Wayne Ratliff
Apr 21, 2013
Kenneth Wayne Ratliff, 58, of Beckley passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013, following a short illness. Born September 17, 1954 in Oak Hill, WV, Ken was the son of Thelma (Lightfoot) Ratliff of Oak Hill and the late John Robert Ratliff. On March 21, 1998 he married the love of his life, Marie (Smith) Dodd. She was his soul mate,...
Lisa Renee Miller
Apr 18, 2013
Lisa Renee Miller, 46, of Coal City, died Thursday, April 18, 2013. Born February 27, 1967 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Harold Lloyd and Sandra Miller. Lisa worked for many years as a nurse and enjoyed sewing. Besides her parents she is survived by her daughters, Tamra Dillon, Stephanie Dye and her husband Michael and Amy Harper and...
Norman Stanley Buck Milam
Apr 11, 2013
Norman Stanley “Buck” Milam, 70, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Bowers Hospice House. Born March 21, 1943 at Arnett, WV, he was the son of the late Earl and Ella Mae Alderman Milam. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Marie Milam. Buck was a retired Preparation Plant Foreman...
Russell Robert O'Neal
Apr 10, 2013
Russell Robert O’Neal, age 98, of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013. He was born November 7, 1914 in Crab Orchard, the son of the late Howard and Daisy Snuffer O’Neal. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel O’Neal and daughter, Karen O’Neal. Brother O’Neal was licensed to the Gospel...
Tracy L. Riffe
Apr 3, 2013
Tracy L. Riffe, 88, of Beckley, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Born November 30, 1924 in Crab Orchard, he was the son of the late Duffey Alderson and Beatrice Stephens Riffe. Following his graduation from Woodrow Wilson High School and Beckley College, Tracy enlisted in the U.S. navy during which he served in both the North African and Pacific...
Dennis Ray Shrewsbury
Mar 22, 2013
Dennis Ray Shrewsbury, 63, of Beckley, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013 at Bowers Hospice House. Born November 28, 1949 in Crab Orchard, he was the son of the late Howard and Lola Rakes Shrewsbury. Dennis was a disabled construction worker. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding 4-wheelers. He loved his dogs. In addition to his parents he was preceded...
Gary Delano Dement
Mar 18, 2013
Gary Delano Dement, 67, of Daniels, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at his residence. Born December 22, 1945 in Sevierville, TN, he was the son of the late John Ellis and Olga Foxworth Dement. Gary was a disabled veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Troy Delano Dement and a brother, John...
James Emery Shumate
Mar 18, 2013
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Mr. James Emery Shumate, 72, of Coal City, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at Bowers Hospice House. Born September 22, 1940 in Beckley, he was the son of the late John Emery and Minnie Cozort Shumate. James was a greeter and security officer...
James Clark Jim Gray
Mar 11, 2013
James “Jim” Clark Gray, 71, of Crab Orchard, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013. Born January 8, 1942 at Slab Fork, he was the son of the late Lacey and Goldie Clark Gray. Jim was a retired coal miner for Long Branch Energy and a member of the Glen White Church of God. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving...
Bonnie Lou McMillion
Mar 6, 2013
Bonnie Lou McMillion, 57, of Arnett, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at her residence following a long illness. Born April 5, 1955 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Vera Miller of Arnett and the late Orville Daniel. Bonnie was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include sons, Ronald McMillion of Arnett, Douglas McMillion of Naugatuck,...
Sara Jane McCollam
Feb 25, 2013
Sara Jane Wilson McCollam died Monday at her home in Beckley. She was born in Richlands, Virginia on August 15, 1914 to James and Matilda Wilson and was raised in Peterstown, Virginia. Sara was the former owner and manager of the Pagoda Motel as well as a former member of the First Christian Church and the Columbine Garden Club. She...
Helen Hayes
Feb 22, 2013
Helen Farris Hayes passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 after a brief illness. Born in Beckley she was the daughter of the late Gus and Jamile Salem Farris. Helen attended local schools, and was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and Beckley College. She was an active member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, The Shepherd’s Center, and...
Garnet Rose Tolbert Coffman
Feb 9, 2013
Garnet Rose Coffman, 81, of Pleasant Hills went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 9, 2013. She was a loving, devoted and selfless wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Born in Crab Orchard, Garnet was the daughter of the late Luther Ellis and Minnie Snuffer Tolbert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Brenda Sue Watkins Richmond
Feb 5, 2013
Brenda Sue “Watkins” Richmond, 61, of Shady Spring, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Born October 17, 1951 in Oak Hill, WV, she was the daughter of Juanita Meador Slutterink of Beckley and the late Robert E. Lee Watkins. Brenda was a former restaurant manager and server. She played Buffet the Clown and loved bringing joy to all kids. Brenda...
Robert V. Lowery
Jan 31, 2013
Robert Vincent Lowery, 83, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 following a long illness. Born July 1, 1929 in Mabscott, WV, he was the son of the late Arthur and Violet Mandoline Lowery. Bob was owner of Lowery’s Shoe Repair and Sporting Goods. He was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles...
Adam Lee Harvey
Jan 30, 2013
Adam Lee Harvey, 28, of Beckley passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Born March 6, 1984, he was the son of William and Sheryl Harvey of Shady Spring. Adam was a machinist welder having at one time worked for WC Hydraulics. He had a love for the outdoors, enjoyed fishing, spending time with family and loved playing with his...
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