Obituaries

Virginia Daniels

Virginia Daniels

Aug 16, 2013

“To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8 Virginia Daniels, 50, of Fairdale left our world to enter into Heaven on August 16, while at home. She was preceded in death by her father Earl Daniels sand her brother-in-law, Daryl Travis. Virginia resided at Fairdale with her mother, Matilda Daniels. Virginia was...

Margaret Alpha Hutchinson

Margaret Alpha Hutchinson

Aug 16, 2013

Margaret Alpha Sweeney Hutchinson, Age 96, of Beckley, passed away Friday, August 16, at Bowers Hospice House. She was born January 4, 1917, at Sun, West Virginia, to the late parents of Roy Lee Sweeney and Mary Ballard Sweeney. She was previously from Skelton before moving to Beckley in 1968. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl J....

Lynne Stewart Godby

Lynne Stewart Godby

Aug 11, 2013

With perfect sight and great stride Lynne “Stewart” Godby, 52, of Beckley, WV, walked through the gates of Heaven, Sunday, August 11, 2013. Lynne was born to the late Millard and Juanita Stewart on September 4, 1960 at King’s Daughter’s Hospital in Ashland, KY. From childhood she possessed a spunk that rivaled even the most colorful of characters. An adventurous...

Ronald James Alexander, Jr.

Ronald James Alexander, Jr.

Aug 2, 2013

Ronald James Alexander, Jr., stillborn son of Jaimee Len Gauldin and Ronald James Alexander was born Friday, August 2, 2013. Private graveside services are being planned by the family. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.

Nathan Wayne McGraw

Nathan Wayne McGraw

Jul 31, 2013

On July 31, 2013, Nathan Wayne McGraw, II, infant son of Nathan Wayne and Abrillya Sierra McDowell McGraw was called home. Burial will be 8:00 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013 in the Calfee Cemetery at Mt. Tabor. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.

Kathy Jean Scalf

Kathy Jean Scalf

Jul 23, 2013

Kathy Perdue Cheek Scalf, 59, of Crab Orchard, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Born January 26, 1954 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Helen Wilson Perdue and the late Everett Freeman Perdue. Besides her father she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gardner Dean Scalf and brother, Emory “Butch” Perdue. Kathy was a homemaker who...

Irene Columbus Quillen

Irene Columbus Quillen

Jul 20, 2013

Irene Columbus Quillen, 91, passed away very peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2013, with her loving family by her side. Born October 8, 1921, in Jackhorn, KY, she was the daughter of the late Lum Laxton and Bessie Johnson Laxton Euler. Besides her parents, Irene was also preceded in death by her husband, Guy F. Quillen; her oldest son, Curtis...

Hubert J. Bleigh

Hubert J. Bleigh

Jul 20, 2013

Hubert J. Bleigh, 87, of Beckley, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013. Born August 27, 1925 in Newville, WV he was the son of the late Samuel E. and Ada M. Bright Bleigh. Hubert was a retired Route Manager for Purity Bakery and a member of the First United Methodist Church where he was a former Sunday School teacher...

Helen Rushbrook Bazzarre

Helen Rushbrook Bazzarre

Jul 15, 2013

Helen Rushbrook Bazzarre, 88, of Beckley, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013. Born June 20, 1925 in McAlpine, WV, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Nellie Rushbrook. Besides her parents Helen was preceded in death by a brother, Oather Rushbrook. Mrs. Bazzarre was a graduate of Mark Twain High School and an active member of the Mark...

Donald Gombert

Donald Gombert

Jul 15, 2013

Donald Keith Gombert, 76, of Beckley, passed away at home Monday, July 15, 2013 surrounded by his family. Born April 19, 1937 in Ravenna, OH, he was the son of the late Harrison Rudolph and Gladys Evelyn Stamm Gombert. Besides his parents, Donald was preceded in death by sister, Betty Ann Gombert; brother William Gombert and sister-in-law, Florence Betty Gombert....

Donna Rae Moreland

Donna Rae Moreland

Jul 11, 2013

Donna Rae Moreland, 57, of Winston Salem, NC, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013. Born February 12, 1956 in Mullens, she was the daughter of the late Kelly Sizemore and Margaret Bowyer. Besides her parents Donna is preceded in death by her grandparents, Kelly and Oma Sizemore and Hubert and Thelma Bowyer. Donna was a devoted mother, grandmother and wife...

Elizabeth Mae Scarborough

Elizabeth Mae Scarborough

Jul 6, 2013

Elizabeth Mae Scarborough, 87, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Bowers Hospice House. Born January 11, 1926 at Stanaford, WV, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Campbell Farrish. Elizabeth is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Spencer of Rockville, MD; son, Steve Scarborough of Beckley; son, Woody Scarborough of Williamsport, MD; daughter, Cathy Cross...

Audrey Lee Salts

Audrey Lee Salts

Jul 6, 2013

Audrey Lee Salts, 73, of Beaver formerly of Tennessee, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013. Following her wishes there will be no visitation or service. . Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.

Susan Francis Gibler

Susan Francis Gibler

Jul 5, 2013

Susan Francis Gibler, 59, of Glen Fork, WV, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 at Bowers Hospice House. Born September 13, 1953 at Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Chester Malachi and Edna Elaine Bailey Barnett. Susan was a LPN working at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital for many years. She enjoyed reading and working crossword puzzles. Susan...

Clarine Wines

Clarine Wines

Jul 4, 2013

Clarine Wines, 78, of Beckley, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 at Bowers Hospice House. Born May 13, 1935 at Long Branch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Senate and Lilly Jane Maynor Wines. Clarine was a retired U.S. postal worker. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Treadway of Beckley and a son, Bobby Wines of Hohenwald,TN....

Janie MacArthur Pachuta Moore

Janie MacArthur Pachuta Moore

Jul 3, 2013

Janie MacArthur Pachuta Moore, 71, of Beckley, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Bowers Hospice House. Born April 17, 1942 in Mabscott, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Elizabeth Pedro Pachuta. Besides her parents, Janie was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Moore; sister, Billy Jo Franko and brother-in-law, Thomas Reinhardt. Janie was the...

Etta Jewell Martin

Etta Jewell Martin

Jun 29, 2013

Etta Jewel Martin, 89, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Morning Side Assisted Living in Hanover, Maryland. Born March 2, 1924, in Lester, WV, to the late George Wesley and Mary Elizabeth Webb Martin. Etta was employed by the Social Security Administration in Baltimore, Maryland, for over 30 years. She was preceded in death...

Paul Dr. Reiter

Paul Dr. Reiter

Jun 27, 2013

Dr. Paul Reiter, after a long illness, went to be with the Lord June 27, 2013. This is by God’s grace according to Scripture, For by grace are you saved by faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9. Paul was born November 2, 1929 in...

Joe Salango

Joe Salango

Jun 26, 2013

Joe Salango, 91, of Beckley, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Bowers Hospice House. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013 in the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may visit with the family from 10:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday. On line condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.

Darrius Jamal Cook, Jr.

Darrius Jamal Cook, Jr.

Jun 20, 2013

Graveside rites for Darrius Jamal Cook, Jr., stillborn son of Darrius Jamal Cook and Kendra Michelle Pudder will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2013 at the Calfee Cemetery, Mt. Tabor. Online condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com. Arrangemetns by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.