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Norma Jean Henderson

Norma Jean Henderson

Jun 30, 2021

Norma Jean Henderson, 90, of Glen Daniel, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Born January 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Blanche Stover Burleson. In addition to her family, she was preceded in death by a son, Eddie Henderson, and eight siblings Betty Marsh, Ruth Snuffer, Charles Burleson, Bethel Jewel Burleson, Bill Burleson, Charlotte Estes,...

Rodney Wayne Carney

Rodney Wayne Carney

Jun 28, 2021

.Rodney “Rod” Wayne Carney, 70, died in an accident on Monday, June 28, 2021, in Beckley. He was born on December 3, 1950 in Johnstown, PA, the son of Emerson Dane Carney and the late Daisy Irene Berkebile Carney. He spent his childhood in Johnstown and graduated from Ferndale Area High School in 1969 before moving to Beckley to pursue...

Ginny Sue Somerville

Ginny Sue Somerville

Jun 21, 2021

Ginny Sue Somerville, 79, of Daniels, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. Born September 29, 1941 in Hanover, WV, she was the daughter of the late Garland and Opal Hager Snuffer. Ginny was a retired secretary for the federal government. She was an artist and enjoyed gardening and reading. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

John G. Fox

John G. Fox

Jun 18, 2021

John G. Fox Sr., age 86 of Beckley, WV passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 in Beckley, WV. Born on March 14, 1935 at Lawton, WV, he was the son of the late Andrew and Thelma Fox. He was a retired coal miner and crane operator. John was a member of Teel Apostolic Church. He was preceded in death...

Mary Sue Hesselberg

Mary Sue Hesselberg

Jun 18, 2021

Mary Sue (Burklin) Hesselberg January 25,1935 - June 18, 2021 North to Alaska travels were not a girlhood dream for Mary Sue (Burklin) Hesselberg. She was a southern gal ya’ll and loved her sweet ice tea. Born January 25, 1935 in Nashville TN the one and only child born to loving parents James R. Burklin and Emma L.(Brewer) Burklin. Mary...

Eunice L. Clark

Eunice L. Clark

Jun 15, 2021

Eunice L. Clark, 85 years old, of Beckley, WV died peacefully in her home at 12:15 pm, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Eunice lived with her daughter and son-in-law (Ron & Rose Goodwin). She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L. Clark (Buddy); daughters, Carol L. Lilly and Kathy L. Snuffer; parents, Peter Herbert St. Clair & Della Myrtle...

Jane Camille Neal

Jane Camille Neal

Jun 15, 2021

Jane Camille Neal, 65, of Beckley, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Jane was born June 1, 1956, in Ohio. She was a homemaker. Jane is survived by her daughter, Rose Maryann Neal of Beverly, WV; son, Allen Atkinson of VA; sisters, Bridget and Lora and a special friend, Mary Kessler. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 21,...

Rodolfo "Rudy" Ezra Cerda

Rodolfo "Rudy" Ezra Cerda

Jun 14, 2021

On Monday, June 14, 2021 Rodolfo “Rudy” Ezra Cerda, 27, of Beckley, WV suddenly entered his eternal home. Rudy was a loving father, husband, son, brother, and friend to many. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 2012 and was employed by a variety of jobs thereafter, including RC Construction where he worked alongside his father, Rudy Cerda Sr.,...

Hope Adams

Hope Adams

Jun 12, 2021

Hope Adams, 60, of Beaver, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021. Born October 1, 1960 in Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Jackson and Sylvia Stafford Johnson. Hope was a program administrator for Bluefield State College. She was a member of Spoken Word Tabernacle and loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents,...

Tony J. Tipane

Tony J. Tipane

Jun 11, 2021

Tony J. Tipane, 88, of Beckley passed away Friday, June 11, 2021. Born April 22, 1933, in Mabscott, WV, he was the son of the late Agatino and Josephine Sparacino Tipane. Tony was a maintenance assistant at St. Francis De Sales. He formerly worked for the Social Security Administration in Cincinnati, OH as well as Martina Tile. Tony was an...

Mark Steven Walker

Mark Steven Walker

Jun 7, 2021

Mark Steven Walker, 64, of Grandview, West Virginia, went to be seated beside his Most High King on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Bowers Hospice House following a brief battle with brain cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Willis A. Walker; aunt, Jeannette Cook; and dear cousin, John Walker. He is survived by his mother, Nola Ann...

Lois Ann Woolwine

Lois Ann Woolwine

Jun 3, 2021

Lois Ann Woolwine, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June3, 2021 following an extended illness. Born September 14, 1931, in Fayette County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Clara Webb. Lois was a 1950 graduate of Kingston High School, the secretary to the director of the Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center, and...

Christina Ann Rice

Christina Ann Rice

May 31, 2021

Christina Ann Rice, 77, of Oak Hill, WV passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. Born August 18, 1943 in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harry David and Hilda Eileen Oliver Young. Christina loved sewing, playing bingo, and visiting her grandchildren and friends. She attended the Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Bobby Lee Bolen

Bobby Lee Bolen

May 29, 2021

Bobby Lee Bolen 54 years of age passed away May 29, 2021 at home. Bobby was a wonderful helper to all who needed him. Bob had a master’s degree in heating and plumbing and was one of the best guys around for the job. He sure knew his stuff! He was an excellent mechanic and loved to do lawn care...

Ruby Gambrell

Ruby Gambrell

May 22, 2021

Ruby Gambrell, 93, of Glen White, WV, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Born March 13, 1928 in Bell County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bessie Gambrell Warren. Ruby was formerly employed at the Beckley Ramada Inn. She enjoyed flowers and gardening. She was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, she was...

Maurnettia Evelyn Gray

Maurnettia Evelyn Gray

May 22, 2021

Maurnettia Evelyn Gray, 83, of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away May 22, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born to Stephen and Frances Canaday on July 19, 1937 in Beckley, WV. Evelyn was married to the love of her life, the late William (Bill) Gray for 59 years. Together they were blessed with 2 children, 2 grandchildren...

James Alfred Tate

James Alfred Tate

May 17, 2021

James Alfred Tate, 69 of Maple Fork passed away Monday, May 17, 2021. Born November 29, 1951, in Beckley he was the son of Donald Tate and the late Margaret Shelton Tate. James was a salesman for Beckley Home Show. He loved fishing and spending time with family. James played guitar for over 50 years and was one of the...

Wendy Ann McGee

Wendy Ann McGee

May 16, 2021

Wendy Ann Williams McGee, 67, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021. Born February 22, 1954 in Cranberry, WV, she was the daughter of the late Fred D. and Joyce M. Williams. Wendy was a pharmacy tech for CVS and a member of Packs Branch Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Joshua Nathan Burd

Joshua Nathan Burd

May 15, 2021

Joshua Nathan Burd, 36, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. Born January 4, 1985 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of Danny Nathan and Delores Jean Long Burd. Joshua was in the construction industry. He loved sports especially basketball and football. Joshua loved a good laugh and kept his family and friends entertained. His smile and personality...

Joyce Marie Smith

Joyce Marie Smith

May 14, 2021

Joyce (Marie) Smith was granted her angel wings on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Bowers Hospice House with Johnny, her husband, and Mandy Smith, her daughter-in-law, holding her hand. Born February 3, 1958 in Flint, Michigan she was the daughter of Jack Bland and the late Joyce Dimples Hobbs Bland. Besides her mother, Joyce was preceded in death by her...

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