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Christian Maddox

Christian Maddox

May 14, 2014

Christian Amari Maddox infant son of Artis and Leslie Pannell Maddox was stillborn, May 14, 2014. He was preceded in death by a brother, Curtiss Maddox in September, 2012. In addition to his parents, Christian is survived by sisters, Ariel and Yasmyn Maddox and brothers, Treyvon and Artis Maddox, Jr. Graveside services will be 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2014...

Kenneth Gregory Amick

Kenneth Gregory Amick

May 7, 2014

Kenneth Gregory “Greg” Amick, 53, of Glen Morgan, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Born October 2, 1960 in Williamson, WV, he was the son of Betty Joe Gambrell Amick and the late William Frank Amick. Greg was a self employed roofer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time in the outdoors. Besides his mother, Greg was survived by his...

Vincent O'Connell Gallagher, II

Vincent O'Connell Gallagher, II

May 5, 2014

Vincent O’Connell Gallagher, II, 66, of Shady Spring, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014. Born October 15, 1947 in Beckley, he was the son of Doris Alma Martin Gallagher of Flat Top Lake and the late Vincent O’Connell Gallagher. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Powers Gallagher and his brother Joseph. Vincent...

Linda Matherly

Linda Matherly

May 3, 2014

Linda Lane (Diggs) Matherly, 65, of Beckley, West Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 3, 2014 while surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born January 28, 1949 in Beckley, WV, the daughter of the late Samuel and Madeline “Peggy” Diggs. She was a charter member of Victory Baptist Church. She...

Elizabeth Ann Scotty Scott

Elizabeth Ann Scotty Scott

Apr 25, 2014

Elizabeth Ann “Scotty” Scott Liz began her eternal life on Friday, April 25, 2014 after a long and terrible battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 83 years old. She began her earthly life on February 2, 1931 at Stanaford, WV as the daughter of the late Robert and Annie McCartney Scott. She was the last remaining sibling and the baby...

Cheryl Jane Alderman

Cheryl Jane Alderman

Apr 21, 2014

Cheryl Jane Alderman, 53 of Mabscott, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. Born October 6, 1960 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Fred Duncan and Alice Toney Pack. Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, John Pack, III. Survivors include her children, Keith Baldwin,...

Ronnie Ray Coleman

Ronnie Ray Coleman

Apr 8, 2014

Ronnie Ray Coleman went on his heavenly trip to be with the Lord on April 8, 2014. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 13, 1948 in Kingston, WV. Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Ray Coleman of Mossy and his mother, Mabel Lee Chapman of Pax. Left to cherish...

Frank Jessie Baird

Frank Jessie Baird

Apr 7, 2014

Frank J. Baird, 91, of Beckley, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014. “Worked in coal mines, sometimes went miles under ground, going under the mountain from side to side. Sometimes the mountain more than a mile over us. Just a job you love for it is always new. And the face of coal is always black and shiny. Never...

Donald Earl Donnie Farley

Donald Earl Donnie Farley

Apr 7, 2014

Donald Earl “Donnie” Farley, Jr., 58 of Beckley, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 at Bowers Hospice House following a short illness. Born August 27, 1955 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Donald Earl Farley, Sr. and Margaret Ann Jones Farley of Beckley. Donnie worked as an auto mechanic for many years. He was a crew member...

David Harrison Cook

David Harrison Cook

Apr 6, 2014

David H. Cook, 85, of Beaver, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014. Born December 23, 1928 in Pineville, WV, he was the son of the late James Carl and Fonna Musick Cook. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Elizabeth Cook, his second wife, Luella Meador Cook; sisters, Beulah Kerner, Virginia Bazzie...

Tammy Dawn Shrader

Tammy Dawn Shrader

Apr 2, 2014

Tammy Dawn Shrader, 42, of Beckley, passed away on April 2, 2014 at her residence following a long illness. Born October 2, 1971 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Gary and Brenda Dobbins Bailey. Tammy was a former home health nurse and longtime resident of Beckley. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Shrader; daughters, Tiffany and Brittany Bailey; son, Clifford...

Phyllis Jean McMillion

Phyllis Jean McMillion

Mar 28, 2014

Phyllis Jean McMillion, 64, of Beckley, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014. Born February 22, 1950 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Dawson and Lou Emma Jane Acord McMillion. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Louise Smith. Phyllis was a member of Grace Independent Baptist Church at Sandlick. She...

Beatrice Dare Farr

Beatrice Dare Farr

Mar 23, 2014

Beatrice D. Farr, 91, of Lester, WV, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014. Born August 8, 1922 in Otsego, WV, she was the daughter of the late William Amos and Ollie Bailey Tolliver. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Carl S. Farr; sister, Margaret Meadows and brothers, John and Malcolm...

Charles Elliot Wanegar

Charles Elliot Wanegar

Mar 22, 2014

Charles Wanegar, 70, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the Bowers Hospice House. Born August 19, 1943 in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late Norman and Docia A. Botkin Wanegar. Charles worked as a tax accountant for over 45 years. During that time Charlie made many a friend and loyal customer not only because of his...

Joy Belle Bailey

Joy Belle Bailey

Mar 21, 2014

Joy Belle Bailey, 72, of Oak Hill, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014 at the Bowers Hospice House. Born January 9, 1942 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Jesse J. and Ruby Lee Lilly Furrow. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Wayne Furrow and a brother-in-law, Lewis Redden....

Donna Lee Lilly Henry

Donna Lee Lilly Henry

Mar 20, 2014

Donna Lee Lilly Henry, 53, of Lanark, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014. Born June 24, 1960 in Beckley she was the daughter of the late Arnett Lee Lilly and Margaret Ann Meadows Lilly of Beckley. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by a brother, Gregory Lilly. Donna attended the Calvary Assembly of God. She loved...

Vicky L. Robinson

Vicky L. Robinson

Mar 19, 2014

Vicky Robinson, 62 of Shady Spring, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at her residence. Born February 3, 1952 in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Jacob and June Marie Lucas. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Cindy Foster. Vicky was a school teacher for the Fayette County Board of Education...

Jaxon Tate & Jayden Riley Smith

Jaxon Tate & Jayden Riley Smith

Mar 18, 2014

Jaxon Tate and Jayden Riley Smith twin children of Jennifer Joelene Smith of Beaver were stillborn Tuesday, March 18, 2014. There will be no service or visitation. Interment was in the Calfee Cemetery at Mt. Tabor. Online condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.

Mary Ruth Holdren

Mary Ruth Holdren

Mar 13, 2014

Mary Ruth Fleming Holdren died March 13, 2014 at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL. She was a native of West Virginia, born at Eccles on July 3, 1931, the sixth daughter of Philip Grant and Gertrude Falin Fleming, both deceased. She was a 1948 graduate of Trap Hill High School, Surveyor. She worked from September 1948 to May...

MIldred Gross Lilly

MIldred Gross Lilly

Mar 12, 2014

Mildred Gross Lilly of Shady Spring, departed for her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Born January 19, 1927 Mildred was the daughter of the late Bill and Opal Gross of Beaver. She was the second of nine children. Mildred graduated from the Raleigh General School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse and worked most of her career at...

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