Obituaries

Bernard K. Bernie Burdiss

Bernard K. Bernie Burdiss

Dec 19, 2011

Bernard K. (Bernie) Burdiss, 72, of Rhodell, passed away Monday, December 19, in Lynchburg, VA. Born January 30, 1939 in Beckley he was the son of the late John Bernard and Dorothy Calfee Burdiss. Bernie was a retired construction worker having last worked for the WV Turnpike. He was also employed as a tool maker foreman for Cline Tool Co....

Timothy Robert Allen

Timothy Robert Allen

Dec 16, 2011

Timothy Robert Allen, 43, of Crab Orchard, passed away Friday, December 16, 2011. Born January 1, 1968 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Carroll David and Betty Ann Hatcher Allen. Timothy was a steel worker and a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed hunting fishing and spending time with his sons. In addition to his parents he was...

Mildred Griffith

Mildred Griffith

Dec 2, 2011

Mildred “Millie” Griffith, 71, of Beckley, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at Bowers Hospice House. Born June 13, 1940 in Glen Rogers, WV, she was the daughter of the late Edgil and Carrie Thomas Massey. Millie was a homemaker and a member of the Crab Orchard Tabernacle. She loved to quilt and was a lifetime resident of Raleigh County.....

Candace Foster

Candace Foster

Nov 27, 2011

Candace Renee Reedy Foster, 46, of Beckley, passed away on Sunday, November 27 at a Charleston area hospital folowing a long illness. Born June 17, 1965 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Connie Farrish Carroll of Beckley and the late Richard Keith Reedy. She was preceded in death by her son, Elijah; sister, Carrie Jo Reedy and grandparents, Richard...

Anthony Fredrick Massinople

Anthony Fredrick Massinople

Nov 25, 2011

Anthony Fredrick 'Tony' Massinople, 66, died peacefully at his home in Hayes, Virginia on Friday, November 25, 2011 after a long illness. Anthony was a native of Beckley, West Virginia, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. He earned a degree in Economics from West Virginia University graduating in 1967. He then proudly served his country in the U. S....

Jessie Shrewsbury

Jessie Shrewsbury

Nov 7, 2011

Jessie Estes Shrewsbury, 85, of Shady Spring, WV, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born November 1, 1926 in Alpoca, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Effie Lester Estes. Jessie was a former sales representative for Home Interior. She was an avid reader of her Bible and a member of the Herndon...

Kimberly Sue Collinsworth

Kimberly Sue Collinsworth

Nov 5, 2011

Kimberly Sue Collinsworth, 41, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011. Born December 30, 1969 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of Susie Matney of Coalwood, WV. Kimberly loved animals and was a member of Raleigh County Animal Rescue. She was an open hearted person who never knew a stranger. In addition to her mother she is survived...

Alberta Moore

Alberta Moore

Nov 2, 2011

Mrs. Alberta Moore, 84, went home to be with Jesus and her family Nov. 2, 2011, at her home in Rock Hill, SC. Born in Simon, WV, Mrs. Moore was the daughter of the late Bryan and Lennie Morgan Kenneda. In addition to her parents, Alberta was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-seven years ,Clifford G. Moore and...

Clarence Edward Mooney

Clarence Edward Mooney

Oct 24, 2011

Clarence Edward Mooney, 75, of Beckley, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at Bowers Hospice House. Born February 8, 1936 in Coal City, WV, he was the son of the late Glenn Tracy and Margaret Thomas Mooney. Eddie was a retired Gunnery Sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corp. After his military service he was a foreman for Ingersoll Rand. He...

Charles Richard Ramsey

Charles Richard Ramsey

Oct 21, 2011

Charles Richard Ramsey, 90, of Beckley, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 in a Beckley hospital. Born November 2, 1920 in Sutton, WV, he was the son of the late Dempsey Richard and Memphis Jackson Ramsey. Charles was a retired railroad clerk for CSX Corporation. He was a founding member and deacon of the Calloway Heights Baptist Church. He was...

Michelle Carole Daniels

Michelle Carole Daniels

Oct 20, 2011

Michelle Carole “Puss” Daniels, 36, of Mabscott, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at her residence. Born August 19, 1975 in Little Rock, AR, she was the daughter of Michael and Connie Adkins. Michelle was a disabled steel hanger and welder. She had been a resident of Raleigh County for the past 8 years. In addition to her parents she...

Denisea Ann Calloway

Denisea Ann Calloway

Oct 3, 2011

Denisea Ann Calloway, 46, of Beckley, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011. Born June 11, 1965 in Lynchburg, VA, she was the daughter of Dorothy Fox Harris and the late Charles MacArthur Prince. In addition to her mother she is survived by a daughter, Sally Bailey; son, Ryan Bailey; brother, Josh Harris and a sister, Stephanie James. A memorial service...

Grover C. StClair, Jr.

Grover C. StClair, Jr.

Oct 1, 2011

Grover C. StClair, Jr. 93, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Bowers Hospice House. Born December 8, 1917 in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of the late Grover C. and Ruby Walker StClair, Sr. Grover was a retired vice-president for Raleigh County National Bank with 26 years of service. He was a member of Calloway Heights...

Howard K. Sarge Manning

Howard K. Sarge Manning

Oct 1, 2011

Howard K. “Sarge” Manning, 90, of Crab Orchard, passed away, Saturday, October 1, 2011 in the Beckley Veterans Area Medical Center. Born September 11, 1921 in Matoka, WV, he was the son of the late Howard and Nancy Marshall Manning. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Fink Manning; sister, Willie Cox, brother,...

Agnes Lahman Blackburn

Agnes Lahman Blackburn

Oct 1, 2011

Agnes Lahman Blackburn, 83, of Stanaford, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011. Born November 2, 1927 in Pike County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Mary Steele Beasley. Agnes was a retired dietitian for the Arlington County Hospital in Arlington, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Blackburn; children, Fannie, Fern, Ida Jean,...

Mary Catherine Owens

Mary Catherine Owens

Sep 24, 2011

Mary Catherine Barney Owens, 86, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 after a long illness surrounded by loved ones. Mary was born on March 2, 1925, the daughter of the late Amerigo and Maria Barney. As a young woman, Mary ran the family’s business, Barneys Grocery for many years. She later became a Dept. Manager for JC Penny...

Ronald A. Hatfield

Ronald A. Hatfield

Sep 6, 2011

Ronald A. Hatfield, 71, of Midway, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2001 in a Beckley hospital. Arrangements are pending at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley. Born May 5, 1940 in Phelps, KY, he was the son of the late James and Cora Farley Hatfield. Ronald was a coal miner retiring from Peabody Coal. He was a member of Truth Assembly Ministries...

Jo Ann Beckett

Jo Ann Beckett

Aug 23, 2011

Jo Ann Beckett, 83, of Crab Orchard, WV passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. Born December 24, 1927 at Fitzpatrick, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clair and Moda Meadows Beckett.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant brother; sister, Gertrude; brothers, Raymond, Edward and...

Rose Marie Worley

Rose Marie Worley

Aug 20, 2011

Rose Marie Worley, 80, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 in a Charleston hospital following a sudden illness. Born November 24, 1930 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Omar O.'Buddy' Kidd and Maude P. “Boots” Polly Mann Kidd McDaniel. Rose was a former plant manager clerk for C&P Telephone Co. with 34 years of service....

Patricia Ann Cole

Patricia Ann Cole

Aug 4, 2011

Patricia Ann Reedy Cole, 61, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 at the Beckley VA Medical Center following a long illness. Born January 18, 1950 at Eccles, WV, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Wanda Jean Brewer Reedy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Reedy. Patricia was...