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Franklin Delano Bailey

Franklin Delano Bailey

Aug 1, 2019

Franklin Delano Bailey of Oak Hill passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019. Graveside service will be 1 pm Monday, August 5, 2019 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jim Ford officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern WV, P.O. Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802 Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home.

Sandy Haynes Bill Camper

Sandy Haynes Bill Camper

Jul 26, 2019

Sandy (Bill) Haynes Camper passed away on July 26, 2019. He was born October 1, 1931 in Marlinton, WV to Norman and Hester Camper. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson HS in 1949 and began his military career in 1950. He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War and retired from the United States Marine...

Richard Allen Burgess

Richard Allen Burgess

Jul 25, 2019

Richard Allen Burgess, 77, of Beckley passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at home. Born December 1, 1941 in Spencer, Wv, he was the son of the late Edward H. Burgess and Wilma Fisher Burgess Goodwin. Richard was a U.S. Navy veteran serving on USS Lake Champlain aircraft carrier. He was a business owner in the Beckley area for 45...

Betty Joe Amick

Betty Joe Amick

Jul 19, 2019

Betty Joe Amick, 71 of Beaver, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. Born November 25, 1947 in Belle County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Andy and Maxine Hunt Gambrell. Betty was a homemaker and attended Cornerstone Baptist Church In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by Michael and Kenneth (Greg) Amick; 2 brothers and...

Jennifer Lee Gilliland

Jennifer Lee Gilliland

Jul 12, 2019

Jennifer Lee Gilliland,38 of Beckley passed away Friday, July 12, 2019. Born February 16, 1981 in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of Allen Lee and Diane Miser Loveday, II. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Thomas Gilliland; brother, Allen Lee Loveday, III and friend, Jessica Causey. A Celebration of Life will be held at...

Alexander George McQuain

Alexander George McQuain

Jul 10, 2019

Alexander George McQuain, 84 of Beckley passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was the son of the late Rev. Samuel Wayne and Nola Lewis McQuain. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. George retired at 62. He was the former owner of Gentry Men’s Shop and following his retirement he worked...

Barbara Sue Crump

Barbara Sue Crump

Jul 8, 2019

Barbara Sue Scott Crump, 72, passed away from her earthly home to her heavenly home on July 8, 2019. Barbara was the daughter of the late John McCartney Scott and Gladys Ann Farrish Scott. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Lee Scott and sisters-in-law, Beatrice and Sue Scott. Barbara was a lover...

Sergio Joe Bettina

Sergio Joe Bettina

Jul 7, 2019

Sergio “Joe” Bettina, 90, of Beckley passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. Born in Beckley on December 30, 1928, he was the son of the late Joseph and Maria Bettina. In addition to his parents Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife and friend of 58 years, Betty Ruth; son, Joseph; daughter, Tammy Jo and sister, Bruna. Joe...

Edward Francis Habib

Edward Francis Habib

Jul 4, 2019

Edward Francis Habib, 77, of Beaver, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. Born June 15, 1942 in New Castle PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Genevieve Mary Kail Habib. Edward was retired electrical engineer. He enjoyed wood carving, golfing, bowling. He loved spending time outdoors fishing and hunting. Besides his parents he was preceded in death...

Velma Pearl Johnson Hedrick

Velma Pearl Johnson Hedrick

Jul 2, 2019

Velma Peal Johnson Hedrick, 92, of Clayton, NC., formally of Beckley, died Tuesday July 2nd, 2019, after a short illness at a Dementia Care facility in Clayton NC. Born Oct. 2, 1926 in Grant, Va., Grayson County, she was the daughter of the late William Hannibal and Pearl Jane Hash Johnson. Mrs. Hedrick was a loving, devoted wife, mother and...

Ethan Andrew Pugh

Ethan Andrew Pugh

Jun 30, 2019

Ethan Andrew Pugh, 29, of Raleigh, WV, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. Born May 31, 1990 in Beckley he was the son of William Michael and Kathy Kim Kincaid Pugh. Ethan was a welder for Elgin Power Solutions, M.C.I. He enjoyed spending time with his son and family. Ethan loved to hunt and fish and sit around jammin guitars...

Robert Scott Alderman

Robert Scott Alderman

Jun 29, 2019

Robert Scott Alderman, 44, of Crab Orchard, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019. Born June 7, 1975 in Beckley, he was the son of Robert “Bob” Lee and Roberta Kay Campbell Alderman. In addition to his parents he is survived by daughter, Isabella Alderman; son, Amon Harbour; daughter, Lilly Alderman; sister, Kimberly Alderman; nephew, Zachary Bowden; nieces, Ashley and Bobbi...

Jackie Dean Bowens

Jackie Dean Bowens

Jun 25, 2019

Jackie Dean Bowens, 64, of Helen, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Charlottesville, VA. Born December 19, 1954 he was the son of the late Marion and Norma Cook. Besides his parents Jackie was preceded in death by his grandparents, Homer and Etta Cook and Effie Stevens; brothers, Skip and Aaron Bowens; sister, Pam Bowens; mother and father-in-law, Elbert...

Jim Lewis Chambers

Jim Lewis Chambers

Jun 22, 2019

Jim Lewis Chambers, 67, of Beckley passed away Saturday, June 22,2019. Born January 10, 1952 he was the son of the late James Bailey and Univell Windon Chambers. Jim was a former sales rep in the coal mining industry. He was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church and a veteran of the US Navy. He is survived by his...

Steven Wayne Green

Steven Wayne Green

Jun 22, 2019

Steven Wayne Green, 49, of Crab Orchard, went to join his Heavenly Father after a valiant battle against cancer and sarcoidosis with his wife by his side on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House. Born June 12, 1970 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Janet Sue Wall Green. Steve was a retired veteran serving in...

Bobby Lee McCallister

Bobby Lee McCallister

Jun 22, 2019

Bobby Lee McCallister, 90, of Shady Spring passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. Following Bobby's wishes he will be cremated with the family having a private gathering at a later date.

Kathryn Roseland Lilly

Kathryn Roseland Lilly

Jun 21, 2019

Our dear sweet mother, Katheryn Rosalind Allen Lilly of Cool Ridge, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on June 21,2019. This lovely lady was born on October 23,1935 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, to Dennis and Ersie Allen. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and to be around her was a blessing! She...

George Ronald Terlizzi

George Ronald Terlizzi

Jun 15, 2019

George Ronald Terlizzi, 70, of Shady Spring, was promoted to Heaven Saturday, June 15, 2019. Born November 19, 1948 in Huntington, WV, he was the son of the late Carmelo and Marion Billy Terlizzi. George was a minister having served four churches during his career and currently a member of Daniels Missionary Baptist Church where he taught a Bible class....

James Richard Landes

James Richard Landes

Jun 5, 2019

James Richard “Rick” Landes, 73 of Beaver, WV. A memorial service will be held in Keyser, WV on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

Nellie Louise McGhee

Nellie Louise McGhee

Jun 4, 2019

Nellie Louise McGhee, 88, of Beckley passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Born May 15, 1931 in Helen, WV, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Gladys Mann Blackwell. Nellie was a member of Northgate Baptist Church. She loved to travel and cook but she most enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In addition to her parents...

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