Obituaries
Ruth Hester Cassity
Aug 4, 2011
Hester Ruth Virginia Dare Stump Cassity, 90, of Crab Orchard, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Hidden Valley in Oak Hill, after a short illness. Ruth had been a resident of Mary’s Garden for seven years and Hidden Valley for three months. She enjoyed and appreciated the love and care of many wonderful caregivers. (Thank you ladies and gentlemen...
Juanita Pettrey Ward
Aug 3, 2011
Juanita Pettrey Ward, 91, of Daniels, formerly of Beaver, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in a Charleston hospital following a short illness. Born June 1, 1920 in Lockbridge, WV, she was the daughter of the late James and Lina Alice Waddell Pettrey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold F. Ward, Sr.;...
Connie Jean Horton
Aug 2, 2011
Connie Jean Horton, 48, left this world following a long illness, August 2, 2011, at her home. Born December 9, 1962 in Mullens, WV, she was the daughter of the late Carl Junior and Norma Jean Trump Vass. Currently residing in Beckley, Connie was also preceded in death by her beloved, memorable, and precious son, Carlos Dewayne Horton (Poopa), her...
William James Rucker, Sr.
Jul 31, 2011
William James Rucker, Sr., 88, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 at his residence. Born July 1, 1923 in Ashland, KY, he was the son of the late John Garrett and Mildred Pratt Rucker. William was President and Chairman of the Board of Mt. Eagle, Proud Eagle and Northern Eagle Distributors. He was a member of the Beckley...
Nancy Alfreda Hollandsworth
Jul 30, 2011
Nancy Alfreda Danks Hollandsworth, 81, of LaGrange, GA, formerly of Beckley, passed in peace, Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Hospice LaGrange, LaGrange, GA. Born August 27, 1929 at Beech Creek, KY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Maude Hankins Danks. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Hollandsworth. Nancy...
Maxine Patrick Trail
Jul 20, 2011
Maxine Patrick Trail, age 98, passed away July 20 at the Raleigh General Hospital. She was born December 16, 1912, in Netty, Morgan County, KY, to Allie and Harlan Lykins.Maxine attended Berea College for 6 years, from the 9th grade through her sophomore year of college. She graduated from Concord College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She taught...
James Garfield Blevins
Jul 20, 2011
James Garfield (JB) Blevins, 54, of Beaver passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Born June 16, 1957 in Crab Orchard, WV he was the son of the late Ernest J. Blevins and Mary Evelyn Jones Blevins. James owned and operated Tri-State Janitorial and in his spare time enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Survivors include his daughter; Elizabeth Hammons (Stephanie); Sisters...
Reva Mae Smith
Jul 17, 2011
Reva Mae Smith, 73, of Beckley passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 following a long illness. Born November 1, 1937 in Peterstown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Mary Helen Miller Dunn. Reva was employed as a sales associate at Leggetts for many years. She was an avid West Virginia University sports fan, enjoyed watching Nascar...
John Jeffrey Tabor
Jul 17, 2011
John Jeffrey Tabor, 52, of Beckley died Sunday, July 17, 2011 following a sudden illness. Born April 29, 1959 in Beckley, he was the son of Glen Dale Tabor, Sr. of Beaver and the late Lois E. Jarrell Tabor. John was very involved with the youth in the community having founded the Beckley Bash Baseball Team where they won three...
Julia Christine Harding
Jul 15, 2011
Julia Christine Harding, 32, of Shady Spring passed away Friday, July 15, 2011. Born June 28, 1979 in Beckley, she was the daughter of Ron and Marceline Holdren Price. Julia was a lifelong member of the community where she was a homemaker and loving mother to her children. Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, Shane Harding of...
Thomas Irving Akers
Jul 11, 2011
Thomas Akers, 69 of Sterling, Virginia, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 following a short illness. Born April 24, 1942, he was the son of the late Robert and Leona Honaker Akers. Robert lived for many years in Sterling, Virginia where he retired from Dulles Airport. Survivors include many cousins and friends. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, with...
Encil Josephine Sigman Dean
Jul 6, 2011
Encil Josephine Sigman Dean, 91, passed away Wednesday, July, 6, 2011 at Bowers Hospice House. Born March 17, 1920, the daughter of the late Fred Walter and Avie Mable Bailey Sigman. She attended Oak Grove Christian Church and belonged to Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge 206. She was a homemaker and 49-year resident of Beckley. In addition to her parents, she...
Sadie Mae Wender
Jun 27, 2011
Sadie Mae Ray Wender, 100, of Beckley, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011 in a Beckley hospital. Born September 26, 1910 in Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Standard and Helen Ray. Sadie was a retired music teacher for the Raleigh County Board of Education. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and Beckley Woman’s...
John Price
Jun 25, 2011
John Kelly Price, 76, of Beckley, passed away June 25, 2011 at Jackie Withrow Hospital following a long illness. Born July 4, 1934 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Halbert D. and Golden Gates Clay Price. John formerly owned and operated Fayette Collecting Service in Oak Hill and Minit–Print It in Beckley. He was a member of...
Hilda Lee Watkins Lilly
Jun 25, 2011
Hilda Lee Watkins Lilly, 89, of Beaver, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 following a short illness. Born September 30, 1921 in Clinchfield, VA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Lacey Virginia Luttrell Watkins. Hilda was preceded in death by her husband, Glendon Lilly and sister, Lacye Katherine Watkins. After graduating from Mullens High School, Hilda...
Ernest Lee Allenbaugh
Jun 23, 2011
Ernest Lee Allenbaugh, Jr. of Beckley, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the Bowers Hospice House. Born June 19, 1927 in Tourison, WV, he was the son of the late Ernest Lee Allenbaugh, Sr. and Ula Kathryn Sledd. Ernest was a retired mechanical designer/builder. He had worked at Beckley Manufacturing Company, Houchins Block, and Instrument Transformers (Florida). Ernest was...
Betty M. Sims
Jun 19, 2011
Betty M. Sims, 80, of Beckley, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011 in a Beckley hospital. Born January 11, 1931 in Hinton, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Larkin and Maggie Bell Houston Osborne. Betty was a homemaker, a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sarah Circle, Beta Sigma Phi Eta Master Chapter and Women of...
Armine Irene Sadler
Jun 18, 2011
Armine Irene Sadler, 85, of Beckley, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Bowers Hospice House following a long illness. Born November 11, 1925 in Iroquois, WV, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Ethel Hale Kell. Mrs. Sadler was a retired admissions supervisor for Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was an active member of the First Baptist...
John R. Hornbrook, Jr.
Jun 13, 2011
John R. Hornbrook, Jr., born June 22, 1918, departed this life on June 13, 2011, at Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late John R. Hornbrook and Mary B. Lilly Hornbrook. He was the last living member of his family. He was a graduate of the Greenbrier Military School and West Virginia University. He was a member of...
Grace Mash
Jun 10, 2011
Grace Mash, 95, of Sophia, passed away at her residence Friday, June 10, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2011 in the Calfee Funeral Home Chapelwith Pastor Vondie Cook, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Bluefield, WV. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.
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