Obituaries

Alberta Moore

Alberta Moore

Nov 2, 2011

Mrs. Alberta Moore, 84, went home to be with Jesus and her family Nov. 2, 2011, at her home in Rock Hill, SC. Born in Simon, WV, Mrs. Moore was the daughter of the late Bryan and Lennie Morgan Kenneda. In addition to her parents, Alberta was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-seven years ,Clifford G. Moore and...

Clarence Edward Mooney

Clarence Edward Mooney

Oct 24, 2011

Clarence Edward Mooney, 75, of Beckley, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at Bowers Hospice House. Born February 8, 1936 in Coal City, WV, he was the son of the late Glenn Tracy and Margaret Thomas Mooney. Eddie was a retired Gunnery Sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corp. After his military service he was a foreman for Ingersoll Rand. He...

Charles Richard Ramsey

Charles Richard Ramsey

Oct 21, 2011

Charles Richard Ramsey, 90, of Beckley, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 in a Beckley hospital. Born November 2, 1920 in Sutton, WV, he was the son of the late Dempsey Richard and Memphis Jackson Ramsey. Charles was a retired railroad clerk for CSX Corporation. He was a founding member and deacon of the Calloway Heights Baptist Church. He was...

Michelle Carole Daniels

Michelle Carole Daniels

Oct 20, 2011

Michelle Carole “Puss” Daniels, 36, of Mabscott, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at her residence. Born August 19, 1975 in Little Rock, AR, she was the daughter of Michael and Connie Adkins. Michelle was a disabled steel hanger and welder. She had been a resident of Raleigh County for the past 8 years. In addition to her parents she...

Denisea Ann Calloway

Denisea Ann Calloway

Oct 3, 2011

Denisea Ann Calloway, 46, of Beckley, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011. Born June 11, 1965 in Lynchburg, VA, she was the daughter of Dorothy Fox Harris and the late Charles MacArthur Prince. In addition to her mother she is survived by a daughter, Sally Bailey; son, Ryan Bailey; brother, Josh Harris and a sister, Stephanie James. A memorial service...

Grover C. StClair, Jr.

Grover C. StClair, Jr.

Oct 1, 2011

Grover C. StClair, Jr. 93, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Bowers Hospice House. Born December 8, 1917 in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of the late Grover C. and Ruby Walker StClair, Sr. Grover was a retired vice-president for Raleigh County National Bank with 26 years of service. He was a member of Calloway Heights...

Howard K. Sarge Manning

Howard K. Sarge Manning

Oct 1, 2011

Howard K. “Sarge” Manning, 90, of Crab Orchard, passed away, Saturday, October 1, 2011 in the Beckley Veterans Area Medical Center. Born September 11, 1921 in Matoka, WV, he was the son of the late Howard and Nancy Marshall Manning. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Fink Manning; sister, Willie Cox, brother,...

Agnes Lahman Blackburn

Agnes Lahman Blackburn

Oct 1, 2011

Agnes Lahman Blackburn, 83, of Stanaford, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011. Born November 2, 1927 in Pike County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Mary Steele Beasley. Agnes was a retired dietitian for the Arlington County Hospital in Arlington, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Blackburn; children, Fannie, Fern, Ida Jean,...

Mary Catherine Owens

Mary Catherine Owens

Sep 24, 2011

Mary Catherine Barney Owens, 86, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 after a long illness surrounded by loved ones. Mary was born on March 2, 1925, the daughter of the late Amerigo and Maria Barney. As a young woman, Mary ran the family’s business, Barneys Grocery for many years. She later became a Dept. Manager for JC Penny...

Ronald A. Hatfield

Ronald A. Hatfield

Sep 6, 2011

Ronald A. Hatfield, 71, of Midway, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2001 in a Beckley hospital. Arrangements are pending at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley. Born May 5, 1940 in Phelps, KY, he was the son of the late James and Cora Farley Hatfield. Ronald was a coal miner retiring from Peabody Coal. He was a member of Truth Assembly Ministries...

Jo Ann Beckett

Jo Ann Beckett

Aug 23, 2011

Jo Ann Beckett, 83, of Crab Orchard, WV passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. Born December 24, 1927 at Fitzpatrick, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clair and Moda Meadows Beckett.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant brother; sister, Gertrude; brothers, Raymond, Edward and...

Rose Marie Worley

Rose Marie Worley

Aug 20, 2011

Rose Marie Worley, 80, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 in a Charleston hospital following a sudden illness. Born November 24, 1930 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Omar O.'Buddy' Kidd and Maude P. “Boots” Polly Mann Kidd McDaniel. Rose was a former plant manager clerk for C&P Telephone Co. with 34 years of service....

Patricia Ann Cole

Patricia Ann Cole

Aug 4, 2011

Patricia Ann Reedy Cole, 61, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 at the Beckley VA Medical Center following a long illness. Born January 18, 1950 at Eccles, WV, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Wanda Jean Brewer Reedy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Reedy. Patricia was...

Ruth Hester Cassity

Ruth Hester Cassity

Aug 4, 2011

Hester Ruth Virginia Dare Stump Cassity, 90, of Crab Orchard, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Hidden Valley in Oak Hill, after a short illness. Ruth had been a resident of Mary’s Garden for seven years and Hidden Valley for three months. She enjoyed and appreciated the love and care of many wonderful caregivers. (Thank you ladies and gentlemen...

Juanita Pettrey Ward

Juanita Pettrey Ward

Aug 3, 2011

Juanita Pettrey Ward, 91, of Daniels, formerly of Beaver, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in a Charleston hospital following a short illness. Born June 1, 1920 in Lockbridge, WV, she was the daughter of the late James and Lina Alice Waddell Pettrey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold F. Ward, Sr.;...

Connie Jean Horton

Connie Jean Horton

Aug 2, 2011

Connie Jean Horton, 48, left this world following a long illness, August 2, 2011, at her home. Born December 9, 1962 in Mullens, WV, she was the daughter of the late Carl Junior and Norma Jean Trump Vass. Currently residing in Beckley, Connie was also preceded in death by her beloved, memorable, and precious son, Carlos Dewayne Horton (Poopa), her...

William James Rucker, Sr.

William James Rucker, Sr.

Jul 31, 2011

William James Rucker, Sr., 88, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 at his residence. Born July 1, 1923 in Ashland, KY, he was the son of the late John Garrett and Mildred Pratt Rucker. William was President and Chairman of the Board of Mt. Eagle, Proud Eagle and Northern Eagle Distributors. He was a member of the Beckley...

Nancy Alfreda Hollandsworth

Nancy Alfreda Hollandsworth

Jul 30, 2011

Nancy Alfreda Danks Hollandsworth, 81, of LaGrange, GA, formerly of Beckley, passed in peace, Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Hospice LaGrange, LaGrange, GA. Born August 27, 1929 at Beech Creek, KY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Maude Hankins Danks. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Hollandsworth. Nancy...

Maxine Patrick Trail

Maxine Patrick Trail

Jul 20, 2011

Maxine Patrick Trail, age 98, passed away July 20 at the Raleigh General Hospital. She was born December 16, 1912, in Netty, Morgan County, KY, to Allie and Harlan Lykins.Maxine attended Berea College for 6 years, from the 9th grade through her sophomore year of college. She graduated from Concord College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She taught...

James Garfield Blevins

James Garfield Blevins

Jul 20, 2011

James Garfield (JB) Blevins, 54, of Beaver passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Born June 16, 1957 in Crab Orchard, WV he was the son of the late Ernest J. Blevins and Mary Evelyn Jones Blevins. James owned and operated Tri-State Janitorial and in his spare time enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Survivors include his daughter; Elizabeth Hammons (Stephanie); Sisters...