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Linnea Mabel Lynch Thomas

Linnea Mabel Lynch Thomas

Jun 11, 2022

 

Linnea Mabel Lynch Thomas, 45, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022.

Full obituary coming soon.

Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home.

Theresa Faye Daniel

Theresa Faye Daniel

Jun 10, 2022

Theresa Faye Daniel, 66, of Saxon, WV, passed away June 10, 2022.

Born March 7, 1956 in Saxon, WV, she was the daughter of the late Winford and Anna Bell Moore Daniel.

Theresa was a personal care giver. She was a member of the Cove Creek Community Church. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and country music, especially Billy Joe Royal. Theresa...

Katie Suzanne Culicerto

Katie Suzanne Culicerto

Jun 9, 2022

Kathryn (“Katie”) Suzanne Culicerto, 40, of Beckley West Virginia, passed away on Thursday June 9th, 2022 after a fatal brain aneurysm and a seven year battle with cancer.  She was born in Beckley, West Virginia on December 28, 1981 to Richard and Patricia  Culicerto.  Katie graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 2000 and went on to receive a Bachelor’s...

Donnie Lee Daniel

Donnie Lee Daniel

Jun 9, 2022

Donnie Lee Daniel, a lifelong resident of Beckley, WV died peacefully in Hurricane, WV on June 9, 2022 with his granddaughter lovingly near his side. He was 82 years old.

Donnie was born September 8, 1939 in Mabscott, WV to Vincent C. & Glady N. Covey Daniel.

He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and then proudly served his country...

Frances Ilene Ewing

Frances Ilene Ewing

Jun 8, 2022

 

Frances I. Ewing, 75, of Beckley, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Born August 12, 1946 in Meadow Bridge, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Slayton and Florence Slayton.

Mrs. Ewing was a retired pharmacy technician.

She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Ronald Ewing, her...

Donald Lee Wickline

Donald Lee Wickline

Jun 8, 2022

Donald Lee Wickline, 84, of Beckley, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022.  Born August 2, 1937, he was the son of the late Hubert Lee and Sylvia Frances Hanson Wickline.

Donald Wickline led a life well lived and has left a legacy in his family that will continue on for generations to come.  He was a deeply cherished friend to...

Phillip Michael Pachuta

Phillip Michael Pachuta

Jun 6, 2022

Phillip Michael Pachuta of Beckley passed away on June 6th, 2022 at Raleigh Center in Daniels.

Born December 17, 1948 in Beckley to the late Mike Pachuta and Vivian Pachuta Brown.

Mikey was a humble man with a pleasant smile and demeanor. Mikey loved all animals and often talked about as a child he wanted to be a veterinarian. Mikey...

Linda Donice Blair

Linda Donice Blair

May 30, 2022

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Mrs. Linda Donice Blair, 73, of Martinsburg, WV (formerly Beckley, WV) on May 30, 2022.  

Born in Glen White, WV in 1949 to Don and Violet Chamberlain, Linda grew up in the Sophia area of Raleigh County. She was a 1967 graduate of Sophia High School where she...

Herman H. Harvey, IV

Herman H. Harvey, IV

May 29, 2022

Herman H. Harvey IV, of Beckley, passed away on May 29, 2022.  He went home to be with his Lord and Savior, as his family was by his side.

Herman, also known as Buddy was on born on January 21, 1945, in Daniels, WV. Buddy was the son of the late Herman and O’Dell Harvey III.  In addition to his...

Shirley May Evans

Shirley May Evans

May 25, 2022

Shirley May Evans, 83, of Maple Fork, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Born February 4, 1939, at South Sand Branch, she was the daughter of the late William Tracy and Mable James Evans.

Shirley was a member of Little Valley Baptist Church. She enjoyed search word puzzles, listening to music, embroidering, and walking, but most of all she loved...

Brian Edward Blankenship

Brian Edward Blankenship

May 24, 2022

 

Brian Edward Blankenship, 17, of Midway, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Born March 11, 2005, in Beckley he was the son of Brian Keith Blankenship and Kelley Ann Blankenship of Midway. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Phyllis and Ed Lafferty and Harry Blankenship.

Brian loved playing football whether it be outside or inside on his...

John Thomas

John Thomas

May 21, 2022

John W. Thomas, 95, of Princeton, WV, went home to see the Lord on May21, 2022. He was born December 15, 1926, in Yeager, WV.  The son of Bo and Katie (Addair) Thomas.

John, also lovingly known as JW, enlisted at 16 and served for the US Navy in World War II, US Army, Army Reserves, and National Guard. 

A...

Beulah Lorada Mills Shuemake

Beulah Lorada Mills Shuemake

May 19, 2022

Beulah Lorada Mills Shuemake was born on June 23, 1927, in Spanishburg, West Virginia. She  died peacefully in her  sleep at the Bowers house on May 19th, 2022. She was the last child born of Thelma McComas-Mills (1903-1970) and John "Johnny" Corbit Mills (1898-1939). She was preceded in death by her son Stephen W. Snuffer (July 22, 1956- July 15,...

Phyllis Mae Hylton

Phyllis Mae Hylton

May 16, 2022

Phyllis Mae Hylton, 83, of Sophia, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022.

Born July 31, 1938 at Farley Hill, WV, she was the daughter of the late Leighton Caris and Ethel May Darnell Farley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Bobbie D. Hunt and Jack Hylton and her brother, Leighton Farley, Jr.

Phyllis was...

Yvonne Louise Helm Leach

Yvonne Louise Helm Leach

May 14, 2022

 

Yvonne Louise Helm Leach, 90, former resident of Shady Spring, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at The Villages of Greystone, Daniels, WV from a 13 year battle from Alzheimer’s Disease. She had been a resident since 2020.

Born November 28, 1931 at Twin Branch in McDowell County, she was the  daughter of Joseph Anderson Helm and Anna...

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Plumley

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Plumley

May 11, 2022

 

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Plumley (Kati Scarlett) passed away unexpectedly on May 11th 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.

Kati enjoyed being around her friends, family and especially her children. She born on May 2nd 1996 at Raleigh General Hospital. She is preceded in death by her grandmother Connie Cole.

Those left to cherish her beautiful memory are her parents Brian...

Rita Lee Fain Terry

Rita Lee Fain Terry

May 10, 2022

 

Rita Lee Fain Terry, 71, of Beckley, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Bowers Hospice House. Born October 4, 1950, she was the daughter of the late carl and Elma Fain. Rita loved working in the church, cooking, decorating, and shopping. The light of Rita’s life was her granddaughter, Caitlin Rose. Rita was a...

Roger A. Henderson, Sr.

Roger A. Henderson, Sr.

May 5, 2022

 

Roger A. Henderson, Sr., 81,of Eccles, WV, transitioned from his life on this earth to his eternal home on May 5. He was the son of the late Arlie and Rachael Henderson.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Henderson.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Ann Henderson, his...

Robert Harvey

Robert Harvey

May 1, 2022

 

Robert  Harvey, 83, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana.

He was born on May 21, 1938 in Beckley, West Virginia, the son of the late Robert  Harvey and Margie (Campbell) Harvey.

He was in the United States Air Force for four years where he served...

Daniel Ray "Boone" McGrady

Daniel Ray "Boone" McGrady

Apr 29, 2022

Daniel Ray “Boone” McGrady, 72 of Bunker Hill, WV, passed away peacefully in his home on April 29, 2022.

 He was born January 25, 1950 to the late Simpson Avery McGrady and Zelma East McGrady of Lester, WV. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald “Dale” McGrady of Lester, WV.

Boone was a retired construction foreman...

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