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McGraws, West Virginia Frances Carolyn Owens 1945 — 2024 Frances Carolyn Trump Owens of McGraws WV, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. Born on October 25, 1945, in Ravencliff WV, she was the daughter of the late John C. Trump (1898-1963) and Bertha L. Mann Trump (1907-1973). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband Estil O'dell Owens Sr. (1942-2006), Siblings, Jesse Trump, Kelly Trump, Bill Trump, Joe Trump, Buena Perdue, Charlotte Sizemore, Ruth Roland, Violet Ridney, Norma Vass, Marlene Boothe. Those left to cherish her memory are daughters, Annette Renee Hartman and husband Bill of Smithsburg MD, Patricia Gail Owens of Daleville VA, sons, Estil O'dell...

Belle, West Virginia Elinor H. Midkiff 1932 — 2024 Elinor Midkiff, 92, of Belle, West Virginia went to her home in heaven on May 30, 2024, after spending time in Hospice Care at Kanawha Place Assisted Living. She was retired from Marshall University where she worked as a receptionist, was a member of Witcher Baptist Church and loved volunteering at the church and the Rand Senior Center. She loved the Lord, was a strong Christian lady, loved giving and had a heart for helping others. Elinor enjoyed life and made many friends along the way. She kept in touch with her many friends through the years and cherished those relationships. Some of the ways people described her were a feisty 92-year-old, a social butterfly and one of a kind sweet...

Oak Hill, West Virginia Elsie Ann Isabell 1935 — 2024 Elsie Ann Isabell ,89 years of age, from Paynesville Rd in Webster County passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Oak Hill Assisted Living, Oak Hill, WV. She is with the Lord in heaven at a big reunion of all her family she has missed for years. She was born March 12, 1935 in Knoxville, TN and was the daughter of the late Virley "Skinny" and Alma Harmon Isabell. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Virgil "Joe", Ralph and Frank Isabell and sisters, Mary Sears, Bonnie Kelley and Alma "Toots" Bucchi. Elsie was a home economics teacher at Webster County High School. She was a great cook, quilter and crafter. She retired after many years to care for her father and...

Hoschton, Georgia Joyce Hall Baughman 1939 — 2024 Joyce Hall Baughman passed away unexpectedly at age 84 from a hemorrhagic stroke on March 30, 2024. Her Apple Watch alerted 911 and loved ones, so the Hall County Fire Department, her neighbor, and her daughter were immediately at her side. Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, R. Patrick Baughman of Cleveland OH, and her parents, O.D. and Irene Hall of Beckley, WV. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Patricia Baughman, brother, O.D. Hall, Jr. and his wife, Elnora, nieces Debbie Gleason, Sandi Brooks, and their extended Southern California family. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Thomas Baughman, his wife LeeAnn, nieces Mindy Baughman and Pamela...

Ripley, West Virginia Randy Dean Wilcox 1959 — 2024 Randy Gene Wilcox, 64 of Ripley, WV, formerly of Mullens, WV died on March 28, 2024. Randy is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Cathy, at home; his children, Chad (Caitlin) Wilcox of Mullens, Andy (Brandi) Johnston of Ripley, Adam (Rachel) Johnston of Mullens, Amanda (Thomas) White of Mullens and Mathew (Lily) Wilcox of Mullens; his mother (who he affectionately called "Mommy"), Joann Wilcox of Bud, WV; brother, Ronnie (Tina) Wilcox of Mullens and sister Sherry (Jim "Egg") Edmond of Sevierville, TN; 15 beautiful Grandchildren, Lexi, Emma, Presli, Kynsli, Wyatt, Peyton, Ty, Aidan, Noah, Audrey, Brody, Jayse, Kenzi, Haisley and Ryder. Randy spent 38 years keeping the lights on for...

South Charleston, West Virginia Joella Gallaher Taylor 1951 — 2024 Joella G. Taylor, age 72, of South Charleston, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, due to a short illness. She was born August 17, 1951, in Beckley, daughter of the late Joseph Kerr Gallaher and Norma Phillips Gallaher. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where she was the secretary for many years. She also was a secretary for the West Virginia Department of Health. Joella is survived by her husband, Eugene Taylor; daughters, Gwendolyn Sue Taylor and Tammy Lynn Bias; brother, Charles Eugene Gallaher (Cassie); Seven Grandchildren,...

North Augusta, SC, South Carolina Mrs. Norma Faye Chavarria 1938 — 2024 Mrs. Norma Faye Chavarria, 85, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 8, 2024. Norma was born in Huntington, West Virgina on June 9, 1938 to the late Ruth and Norman Shafer. Norma joined the Army at the age of 22, where she met her husband Mariano. They traveled for many years with the Army, where they finally made Augusta, GA their home. Norma had a continued love for travel, and frequently visited the beach- Hunting Island and Beaufort being her favorites. She loved the Lord, and attended Miracle Baptist Church in Hepzibah, GA for many years. Norma was a hairdresser for 40 years and loved getting to fellowship with all of her clients. She also loved gardening and tending to her...

Radford, Virginia Christine Russell Thompson 1950 — 2024 Christine Russell Thompson, 73, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at her home in Radford. Christine loved flowers and spending time with her granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lillie Mae Russell; husband, Vinton Thompson, Jr.; sister, Margie Friend; and brothers, Woodrow, J. R., John "Kitty" and Roger Russell. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Vinton, III and Crystal Thompson, and Michael Scott Thompson; grandchildren, Alexis Thompson, Haley Reno (Gavin) and Hannah Thompson; brothers, Charles Russell (Shirley), and James "Fred" Russell; sister, Barbara Runion; good friend, Pat Criner; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

Ripley, West Virginia Glenn E. Seymour 1933 — 2023 Glenn Edward Seymour of Ripley passed away on December 28, 2023. He was born April 10, 1933, in Eccles, WV to Oscar and Vivian Dickenson Seymour. Glenn graduated from Trap Hill (now Liberty) High School in 1951 and was a star athlete in football and basketball. Following his graduation from high school, he joined the Marines and served in the Korean Conflict. After returning home from Korea, he became a WV State Trooper serving many communities including Princeton, Lewisburg, Elizabeth, Point Pleasant, Parkersburg and Ripley until his retirement in 1977. He was instrumental in the building of the original Ripley State Police barracks on Route 62. Glenn then went on to work as an...

Alpharetta, Georgia Michelle A. McKay 1959 — 2023 Michelle A. McKay, aged 64, passed away on Dec 22nd, 2023. She was born on June 6th, 1959 to John 'Jack' Chleborad and Shirley Mae Gastine in Sioux City, Iowa. Michelle was a beloved wife and mother to her husband and daughter, as well as many "adopted" family members. She was known for her kind and generous personality and her dedication to family, friends, and every stray animal she could find. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband: David McKay; her daughter: Heather McKay; as well as her family. A Memorial Service will be held at Roswell Funeral Home in Roswell, GA on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 1 PM to celebrate Michelle's life and honor...

Milford, Virginia Ricky Meador 1962 — 2023 Ricky O. Meador, 61 of Milford passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 27, 2023. Born in Beckley, West Virginia to Herbert and Lucretia Meador. He was a 1980 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, where after he attended West Virginia Tech. "Rick" was an employee of VSC Fire and Security for over 30 years. He was described as a beloved, respected coworker. He was known for being a mentor and hard worker his entire life. Being outdoors brought him peace, whether it be gardening, junking, or most recently his favorite pastime project of building a treehouse with his grandchildren. His grandchildren will remember him as their #1 fan of all their sports activities as he spent...

Charleston, West Virginia Eva Kay Kessinger Cardea 1941 — 2023 Eva Kay Kessinger Cardea, 82, of Charleston, died on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Ridgemont assisted living facility at Edgewood Summit. The only child of the late Arnold ("Kess") and Eva Moye Kessinger of Beckley, she grew up visiting relatives in Camp Creek and Spanishburg in Mercer County in a family of teachers and farmers. Mrs. Cardea was an inspirational teacher of English and Speech at Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, and for 30 years, teacher and chair of the English Department of West Virginia Institute of Technology in Montgomery. Her department included English composition and literature, foreign languages, drama, musical theater, and debate. In summers she organized...

Fort Mill, SC, South Carolina Theron Ennis Simmons 1928 — 2023 Theron E Simmons of Fort Mill, SC passed away October 21, 2023. Theron was born March 21, 1928, in Jackson County Georgia, the son of Albert C. and Mae Dickerson Simmons. Besides his parents, Theron was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Collins Simmons, and his second wife, Betty Anderson Simmons; brothers, Horace, Buren, Joel, and Wayne; and sisters, Dorothy South, Woodie Simmons, and Mattie Lou Buice. He is survived by two daughters, Karon Battle and Kathy Simmons both of South Carolina; brother, Kenneth Simmons of Alabama, and numerous nieces and nephews. In 1948, Theron went into the retail business with various chains and managed stores in nine states across the United...

Charleston, West Virginia Lowell Edmond Payne 1938 — 2023 Lowell Edmond Payne, 85, formerly of Long Branch, West Virginia, passed away on September 5, 2023. Lowell was born in Long Branch, West Virginia, on March 14, 1938. Preceding him in death were his parents, Okey and Josie Payne; his wife of 52 years, Janet Payne; a sister, Melissa (Wallace) Gum; and brothers Ulysses (Flora) Payne, John (Euline) Payne, Franklin (Mildred) Payne, and Waymon Payne. He was proud to be a graduate of Pax High School. Afterwards, he attended Glenville State College and graduated from West Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He was self-employed at the time of his retirement. He was a kind, gentle soul who was...

Beckley, West Virginia William Lloyd Grove 1978 — 2023 William Lloyd Grove, 44, of Beckley, WV passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Beckley, WV. Born October 20, 1978 in Leesburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Lloyd Eugene Grove and Phyllis Grove of Harpers Ferry, WV. William was a kind and loving man, who called every day to tell his mother he loved her. When he visited his mother he loved to sit on the back porch and have his mother read to him from the Bible. In addition to his mother, Phyllis, he is survived by his brothers, Ralph Grove and wife, Cindy, of Harpers Ferry and Jason Grove and wife, Jaime of Georgetown, Kentucky, three nephews, Matthew Grove, Jesse Grove and Tyler Grove, two nieces, Riley Grove and Emily Grove,...

Shady Spring, West Virginia William Keith Huff 1943 — 2023 William Keith Huff - age 80 of Mascot, formerly of Shady Spring, WV, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Survived by wife, Cindy Huff; son, Kris Huff; and sisters, Connie Jones and Glenda Walker. The family will receive friends 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Bridges Funeral Home followed by a graveside service 12:30 PM at East TN Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Hwy. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

Bedford, New Hampshire Malinda H. Arcidy 1927 — 2023 Malinda (Maynard) Arcidy, age 96, of Bedford, NH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 1, 2023. Born March 20, 1927 in Alpoca, West Virginia to Edna (Lester) and Claude Maynard, Malinda was the second oldest of seven children. As a young woman, Malinda dedicated herself to a life of service and had thoughts of becoming a missionary. She earned her nursing degree from Raleigh General Hospital Training School in Beckley, West Virginia, and served as a nurse anesthetist in the US Air Force. It was here that she met her husband, Louis Arcidy, who was immediately captivated by the pair of hazel eyes he saw peeking out between her nurse's cap and surgical mask. Malinda and Louis...

St Petersburg, Florida Nancy Coram 1935 — 2023 For full Obituary and Service Details, please visit: www.andersonmcqueen.com

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