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Mabel Haley Brown

Mabel Haley Brown

Dec 30, 2008

Mabel Haley Brown, 96, of Lester, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 in the Charles County Nursing Home in LaPlata, MD from a blood disease illness while under the care of Hospice of Charles County. Born March 24, 1912 at maple Meadow, WV, she was the daughter of the late Kyle Haley and Pearl Davis Haley Riffe. She lived all her...

Robert Boyd Lowry

Robert Boyd Lowry

Dec 24, 2008

Robert Boyd Lowry, 95, of Beckley, died Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at his residence. Born May 1, 1913 in Roxalia, Monroe County, WV, he was the son of the late Stepehn R. and Nina Wylie Lowry. Robert worked in the state store in Sophia for more than twenty years and was a former electrician assistant for the Raleigh County Board...

Lewis Arthur Leeber

Lewis Arthur Leeber

Dec 20, 2008

Lewis Arthur Leeber, 79 formerly of Mabscott, WV, died Saturday, December 20, 2008 at his residence. Born February 10, 1929 at Mabscott, he was the son of the late Michael and Minnie Leeber. Lewis was a tool & die machinist for Chrysler Corp retiring after 30 years of service. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and a...

Patricia Sue Daniel Myles

Patricia Sue Daniel Myles

Dec 12, 2008

Patricia Sue Daniel Myles, 73, of Beckley, died Friday, December 12, 2008 in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born February 1, 1935 in Beckley she was the daughter of the late Lewis Jackson and Nancy Maude Walker Daniel. Patricia was a former manager for H&M Shoes, Harvey’s Fashions and George’s Fashions. She was involved with the Raleigh County...

Jack Bittinger McNicol

Jack Bittinger McNicol

Dec 11, 2008

Jack Bitttinger Mc Nicol, 77, of Lester, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008 in a local hospital. Born July 20, 1931, in Oak Hill, he was the son of the late Amos Porter & Elizabeth Ellen Mc Nicol He is survived by his wife of 54 years Nola Trail McNicol, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Trail of...

Martha Allen Moss

Martha Allen Moss

Dec 5, 2008

Martha Allen Moss, 83, a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker passed peacefully into glory Friday, December 5, 2008 at her home, The Summit, located in Oak Hill, WV. Formerly of Beckley, Martha was born January 25, 1925 to the late T.R. and Hallie Allen. Martha was a member of the First Christian Church where she was an active participant in...

Sonny Ray Canellas

Sonny Ray Canellas

Dec 4, 2008

Sonny Ray Canellas, 55, of Beckley, died Thursday, December 4, 2008 at his residence following a long illness. Born November 30, 1953 in McDowell County, he was the son of the late Joe and Goldie Mayberry Canellas. Sonny was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church and enjoyed country music. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by...

Jessie Alexander Terry

Jessie Alexander Terry

Dec 4, 2008

Jessie Alexander Terry, 35, of Beckley, died Thursday, December 4, 2008 in a Charleston hospital following a life long illness. Born May 12, 1973 in Beckley he was the son of Patricia Radford of Beckley. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Rosa Terry and a grandfather, Ulysses Houston. Jessie was a 1991 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School...

Patrick Henry Estes

Patrick Henry Estes

Nov 29, 2008

Patrick Henry Estes, Sr., 77, of Beckley, died Saturday, November 29, 2008 in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born April 26, 1931 at Bud, WV, he was the son of the late Harry and Effie Lester Estes. Patrick was retired from Lane Construction Company. He was a member of the American Legion and was a supporter of Beckley...

Danny Ray Lester

Danny Ray Lester

Nov 26, 2008

Danny Ray Lester, 55, of Beckley, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 following illness. Born March 11, 1953 in Iaeger, WV, he was the son of Ray G. and Dorothy M. Holcomb Lester of Beckley. He attended Huff Consolidated School, Holden Junior High School and graduated from Logan High School in 1971. Following graduation from high school Danny attended West Virginia...

Ralph C. Cook

Ralph C. Cook

Nov 20, 2008

Ralph C. Cook, 92, of Beckley, formerly of Oceana, passed away November 20, 2008 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. Born April 7, 1916, at Clearfork, WV, he was the son of the late Robert Cook and Martha Massey. He was a member of the Cross Point Church of God in Beckley, WV. In addition to his...

Charles Anthony Massinople

Charles Anthony Massinople

Nov 18, 2008

Charles Anthony Massinople, 96, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, surrounded by his family. Born June 15, 1912, in Fumedenisi, Sicily, he was an infant when his parents, Mariano and Gracia Massanopoli, immigrated to America and settled in the Beckley area, ultimately in Mabscott, where his father worked as a coal miner. Charles attended Mabscott Grade...

John David Miller

John David Miller

Nov 15, 2008

Born September 6, 1985 in Beckley John was the son of Martin and Janie Claypool Miller, Sr. of Salisbury, NC. John enjoyed playing basketball and video games., hunting and fishing and spending time with family. John was a soon to be father. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles William Miller on November 8, 2008. Besides his parents...

Edna Bailey Barnett

Edna Bailey Barnett

Nov 14, 2008

Edna Bailey Barnett, 77, of Glen Fork, WV, died at her residence Friday, November 14, 2008 following a long illness. Born September 19, 1931 at Glen Fork, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Alva Walker Ellis. Mrs. Barnett was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, reading, wood working and puzzles. She was a lifetime resident of Glen Fork....

Lois Clements McLean

Lois Clements McLean

Nov 10, 2008

Lois was born July 6, 1925 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of the late Phil and Margaret Clements. Lois graduated from Purdue University and wrote about Mother Jones’ association with the United Coal Miners. She met and married William D. McLean while working as an entertainer of armed forces personnel stationed in Germany. Survivors include: Husband: Dr. William D. McLean...

Charles William Miller

Charles William Miller

Nov 8, 2008

Charles was born August 2, 1981 in Beckley, the son of Martin and Janie Claypool Miller, Sr. of Salisbury, NC. Charles enjoyed playing basketball and video games. Besides his parents Charles is survived by: Wife:Monica Rodriguez Miller of East Spencer, NC Son:Cordell William Miller Daughter: Desirae Robyn Miller both at home Brothers: Martin Miller, Jr. and Elvis J. Miller of...

Garland Egram Sisk, Jr.

Garland Egram Sisk, Jr.

Nov 5, 2008

Garland Egram Sisk, Jr., 77, of Coal City, died at his residence, Wednesday, November 5, 2008 following a long illness. Born June 30, 1931 at Garwood, WV, he was the son of the late Garland Egram and Marie Cole Sisk, Sr. He was a retired coal miner from Amigo Smokeless Coal, a member of the UMWA and a former member...

Danny Joe Moore

Danny Joe Moore

Nov 1, 2008

Danny was born May 14, 1958 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Woodrow H. (Woody) and Jean Gardner Moore. Danny was a former assistant manager for Acme Markets in Beckley and more recently was a Team Leader at Sam’s Club Fuel Center. He was a 1976 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, a member of the United...

Patricia Clarke Hart

Patricia Clarke Hart

Oct 26, 2008

Mrs. Hart was born July 30, 1944 in Anadarko, Ok, the daughter of the late William Ashby amd Anna Belle Ross Clarke. Patricia was a retired executive secretary. Following her wishes her body will be cremated. There will be no service or visitation.

Susie Gaziano

Susie Gaziano

Oct 22, 2008

Susie was born December 24, 1910 in Aragona, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel and Provadenzia Minnasola Amato. Susie was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church in Weirton and St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Beckley where she was also a member of the Ladies of St. Francis and the Resurrection Choir. She was...

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