Obituaries
Martha Jane Mullins
Feb 10, 2009
Martha Jane Mullins was born in Epperly, West Virginia on March 15, 1948. Janie passed away peacefully on February 10, 2009 after battling cancer for over ten years. She died at her home in Chaparral, New Mexico at the age of 60. Janie was a devoted mother and wife, supporting her family and husband through many journeys across the country....
Gary Schiffer
Feb 8, 2009
In Loving Memory of Gary Schiffer who died on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at age 68 at the Bowers Hospice House. Gary was born in Beckley, West Virginia on January 1, 1941 to his late mother Anne Cook Schiffer. He grew up and eventually returned to spend his life in Beckley with short stints in NY as a “runner” on...
Betty Trent Hayes
Feb 7, 2009
Betty Trent Hayes, 78, of Ravenna, OH, formerly of Mt. Hope, WV, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the home of her son Randall Trent following a short illness. Born February 24, 1930 at Oswald, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Virginia Brown Kincaid. Betty graduated from...
Jesse Michael Cline
Feb 3, 2009
Jesse Michael Cline of Beckley, WV passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at the age of 36. He was born in Charleston, WV on May 13, 1972. Those remaining to celebrate his life and cherish his memory are: His mother, Patrikina Cline, and her husband Steve Costelli of Surfside Beach, SC, his father John Cline, and his wife,...
Anna Bell Daniel
Feb 1, 2009
Anna Bell Moore Daniel, 74, of Saxon, WV, died at Bowers Hospice House following a short illness. Born March 21, 1934 at Queen Schoals, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Maggie Mann Moore. Anna Bell was a housewife and farmer. She was a member of the Cove Creek Community Church and had been a resident...
Geraldine Sizemore
Jan 31, 2009
Geraldine Sizemore, 67, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009 in a local hospital following a long illness. Born April 29, 1941 at Slab Fork, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Robert and Freda Rowe Hensley. Mrs. Sizemore was a homemaker and attended the Memorial Baptist Church in Beckley. She was a lifelong resident of Raleigh...
Floda Mae Cantabery
Jan 29, 2009
Floda Mae Cantabery, age 89, of Beckley, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born December 7, 1919 in Beckley she was one of three daughters of Charles and Eva Richardson of Beckley. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Wanda Dunkley. Floda was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High...
Palmer Hill Walker
Jan 21, 2009
Palmer Hill Walker, 59, of Beckley died January 21, 2009 at his residence. A memorial service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2009 at the Beckley Presbyterian Church with Rev. Adrian Pratt officiating. The family will gather with friends at the church following the service. On line condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com Arrangements by Calfee Funeral...
Kathleen Julia Ruth
Jan 18, 2009
Kathleen Julia Ruth, 91, of Mabscott, died January 18, 2009 in a local hospital following an extended illness. Born August 29, 1917 at Sophia, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Lewis and Anne Bell Trail Harrah. Mrs. Ruth was a homemaker and served with the Women's Army Corps during WW II. She was of the Baptist faith. Besides...
Richard Eugene Gillum
Jan 1, 2009
Richard Eugene Gillum, 50, of Mabscott, died Thursday, January 1, 2009 in a local hospital. Born February 18, 1958 in Beckley, he was the son of George Edward and Billie Jean Reinhart Gillum of Beckley. Richard was a self employed contractor and a member of the Oak Grove Christian Church. He was a lifetime resident of Raleigh County. Besides his...
Sarah Nell Kelly
Dec 30, 2008
Sarah Nell Rasco Kelly, 91, formerly of Piney View, WV and Hernando, FL, Passed away peacefully December 30, 2008 at her home in Charleston, SC following a short illness. Born March 21, 1917 in Clay County, AL, she was the eldest daughter of the late Marvin T. Rasco and Maude Jacobs Rasco of Crab Orchard, WV. Nell was a member...
Mabel Haley Brown
Dec 30, 2008
Mabel Haley Brown, 96, of Lester, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 in the Charles County Nursing Home in LaPlata, MD from a blood disease illness while under the care of Hospice of Charles County. Born March 24, 1912 at maple Meadow, WV, she was the daughter of the late Kyle Haley and Pearl Davis Haley Riffe. She lived all her...
Helen Marie Goodwin
Dec 30, 2008
Helen Marie Goodwin, 88, of Columbus, Georgia, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at Columbus Hospice House. Before moving to Columbus, Georgia in June, 2006 she lived in Beckley and Glen White. Born May 23, 1920 in Exeter, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Witt and Elizabeth Boggs Witt. Helen was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great...
Robert Boyd Lowry
Dec 24, 2008
Robert Boyd Lowry, 95, of Beckley, died Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at his residence. Born May 1, 1913 in Roxalia, Monroe County, WV, he was the son of the late Stepehn R. and Nina Wylie Lowry. Robert worked in the state store in Sophia for more than twenty years and was a former electrician assistant for the Raleigh County Board...
Lewis Arthur Leeber
Dec 20, 2008
Lewis Arthur Leeber, 79 formerly of Mabscott, WV, died Saturday, December 20, 2008 at his residence. Born February 10, 1929 at Mabscott, he was the son of the late Michael and Minnie Leeber. Lewis was a tool & die machinist for Chrysler Corp retiring after 30 years of service. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and a...
Patricia Sue Daniel Myles
Dec 12, 2008
Patricia Sue Daniel Myles, 73, of Beckley, died Friday, December 12, 2008 in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born February 1, 1935 in Beckley she was the daughter of the late Lewis Jackson and Nancy Maude Walker Daniel. Patricia was a former manager for H&M Shoes, Harvey’s Fashions and George’s Fashions. She was involved with the Raleigh County...
Jack Bittinger McNicol
Dec 11, 2008
Jack Bitttinger Mc Nicol, 77, of Lester, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008 in a local hospital. Born July 20, 1931, in Oak Hill, he was the son of the late Amos Porter & Elizabeth Ellen Mc Nicol He is survived by his wife of 54 years Nola Trail McNicol, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Trail of...
Martha Allen Moss
Dec 5, 2008
Martha Allen Moss, 83, a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker passed peacefully into glory Friday, December 5, 2008 at her home, The Summit, located in Oak Hill, WV. Formerly of Beckley, Martha was born January 25, 1925 to the late T.R. and Hallie Allen. Martha was a member of the First Christian Church where she was an active participant in...
Jessie Alexander Terry
Dec 4, 2008
Jessie Alexander Terry, 35, of Beckley, died Thursday, December 4, 2008 in a Charleston hospital following a life long illness. Born May 12, 1973 in Beckley he was the son of Patricia Radford of Beckley. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Rosa Terry and a grandfather, Ulysses Houston. Jessie was a 1991 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School...
Sonny Ray Canellas
Dec 4, 2008
Sonny Ray Canellas, 55, of Beckley, died Thursday, December 4, 2008 at his residence following a long illness. Born November 30, 1953 in McDowell County, he was the son of the late Joe and Goldie Mayberry Canellas. Sonny was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church and enjoyed country music. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by...
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