Deaths and Funerals in West Virginia Area
Wint McKinney 71 of Oceana dies after long illness in Beckley hospital. Retired merchant, member of Toneda Baptist Church, survived by widow Lula Shrewsbury McKinney, two daughters Norma Lester and Faye Bailey, siblings, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at Toneda Church. Burial Palm Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers named. Funeral home hours today. Christopher Columbus Prater 70 of War dies after long illness in Richlands hospital. Survived by widow Molly Payne Prater, three sons and three daughters. Funeral at residence with burial Payne Cemetery at Bandy. Lena Marie Lamon 77 of Lakeworth Florida dies after illness. Born Cedar Bluff, survived by daughter Helen Elman and two other daughters, two brothers, three grandchildren. Funeral and burial held in Lakeworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wint McKinney
Oceana
Beckley
Basin
Robert
Mary Graham McKinney
Toneda
Ranell Toler
Ronny Toler
Evans
Christopher C. Prater
Christopher Columbus Prater
Richlands
Glen Allen
Christopher
Fannie Hatfield Prater
Molly Payne Prater
Christopher Prater Jr
Jerry Lee Prater
Bartley
Gerald David Prater
Ellen Williams
Marie Gross
Gaynell Prater
Alexerman
Payne Cemetery
Bandy
Douglas Mortuary
Lena Marie Lamon
Lakeworth
Fla
Cedar Bluff
A. J
Bud
Nancy Katherine Brown Cruey
Heey Bama
Lamon
Helen Elman
Edith Shortridge
Dolly Smith
Joplin
Edward N. (Poley) Cruey
Alfred
Cricket) Cruey
Chesapeake, Va
James (Jim) Martin 87 Dies After Hospital Stay
James Jameson Martin of Premier died Friday in a Welch hospital after a long illness. Born in Stuart Virginia he was a retired miner and longtime member of UMWA Local 5997 Welch. Survived by three daughters Evelyn Warrix Irene Adams Gladys Yeatts 25 grandchildren 56 great grandchildren. Services set for 11 a.m. Monday at Moody Funeral Home Stuart with burial at Mountain View Church Cemetery Meadows of Dan Virginia. Pallbearers listed. Friends may call at Fanning Funeral Home Welch today 5 to 9 p.m. and Moody Funeral Home Monday prior to service.
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James
Jim) Martin James
Jim) Martin
Premier
Welch
Stuart
Floyd
Betty Martin
UMWA
Mattie Wood Martin
Charles
Evelyn) Warrix
Columbus
Ohio
Gardner
Irene) Adams
Gladys Yeatts
Danville
Moody Funeral Home
Jim
Mountain View Church
Meadows of Dan, Va
Gene Martin
Stanley Martin
Edward Martin
Teddy Martin
Larry Martin
James Martin
Bobby Ward
Carlos Ward
Otis Adams
Richard Adams
Fanning Funeral Home
Lambert 14 Jailed? Notable death in Princeton hospital
W. A. Sonne Lambert 14 of Jaeger dies after a short illness in a Princeton hospital. Born in Panther, he was the son of Walter and America Lambert. A retired miner from Jaeger Mining, he leaves multiple siblings and a foster family, with funeral arrangements pending at Fanning Funeral Home in Jaeger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Sonne) Lambert
Jaeger
Princeton
Panther
Walter
America Birchfield Lambert
Jaeger Mining
Grace Neales
C D
Addie) Art
Woodrow
Norma) Sutphin
Fedora
Martinsville
Tom Eas
Mantua
Ohio
Attree Stacy
Simon
Dorothy) Lockhart
Fred
Ann) Stacy
Calif
Herschel
Bertha) Christian
Matewan
Robert
Clara) Fife
Bluefield
Fanning Funeral Home
James Crowell, 65, Dies in Chevy Chase After Short Illness
James Edward Crowell of Chevy Chase Maryland formerly of Bluefield died Thursday after a brief illness in a Chevy Chase hospital. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bluefield.
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James E. Crowell
James Edward Crowell
Chevy Chase, Md
Bluefield
Chevy Chase
Hawkins Funeral Home
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Ad Rates and Publishing Note
Public notice from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph outlining subscription and delivery rates in West Virginia. Includes Associated Press affiliation and advertising representative details. Rates listed as 4680 per year and 400 per calendar month.
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West Vergara
Mome
Opeicaton
Chrcvieton
Mathews
Shannon & Culien
Death of Mrs. Sylvia Simms Sullivan in Grand Rapids
Mrs Sylvia Simms Sullivan 37 formerly of Princeton died in Grand Rapids. The body is being sent to Seaver Mortuary in Princeton where funeral arrangements are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Simms Sullivan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Princeton
Seaver Mortuary
Local Obituaries and Funeral Details
Funeral services announced for Luther Kidd 81 of Bluefield with Rev. Art Shields officiating at Cravens Shires Funeral Home Bluewell Burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Pallbearers named Friends may call at the funeral home. John Clownie High 77 of Princeton to be laid to rest at Memorial Gardens with Rev. T J Goldston officiating. William A Johnston 81 of Princeton to be buried at Johnston Cemetery on Black Oak Mountain. Clell Ramey 67 of Conaway Virginia to be buried at Mountain Valley Memorial Park Grundy with multiple officiants and viewing at Grundy Funeral Home Chapel.
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Kidd
Luther Paris
Rt. 3
Bluefield
Cravens-Shires
Bluewell
Art Shields
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Bluefield-Princeton Road
Edward Williams Jr
James Hopkins
William Hart
Woodrow Shrader
Cornice Meadows
Carl Money
Johnston
William A
Princeton
Bailey
Paul Hall
Noah Buckner
Black Oak Mountain
Jones Rites Are Today
Graveside rites for 57-year old James Arch Jones who died in a fire are today at 1 p.m. at Restlawn Memorial Gardens Littlesburg with Rev. Fred Thornton officiating. He was an employee of Bluefield City Cab Co. and his charred body was found in the building ruins. Survived by a sister Carolyn Jones and numerous nieces and nephews. Sinkford and Richardson Funeral Home of Bluefield in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Arch (Shorty) Jones
Calhoun
Restlawn Memorial Gardens
Littlesburg
Fred Thornton
Jones
Bluefield City Cab Co
Wardcoles
Charles and
Caroline Smith Jones
Bluefield
Carolyn Jones
Sinkford and Richardson Funeral Home
Female Jury Hears Case in Mercer County Court
Twelve women form what appears to be Mercer County’s first all female jury in the state v Alvin Brown trial. Evidence from state and defense was heard as Judge Jerome Katz schedules an unusual Saturday session for closing arguments after a Monday trial. Brown faces charges of stealing three radiators from Eastern Vealt Company trucks on December 12, 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Circuit Court
Alvin Brown
Bhut
Jerome Katz
Brown
Eastern Vealt Company
Bluefield Board Approves Building Permits and License
The Bluefield Board approved one business license and 21 building permits including roof work, additions, and renovations at multiple addresses such as 704 Heatherwood Road 2113 Princeton Ave and 781 Bluefield Ave. notables include a $7,000 permit for Dee's Restaurant and a $8,000 foundation work at Brierwood Court. The project lies within the Bluefield Avenue Urban Renewal area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Board of
Oswald Bartel
Et al
Bluefield Dental Lab Inc
Coal & Coke
Donald & Mabel Orander
Castlewood Lane
Charles Fleenor
Bluemont Drive
Kermit Blizzard
Brierwood Court
Lina & Louise Light
College Ave
Mary E. Johnson
Mulbarry St
James Bennett
Magnolia St
J. N. Bone
Whitethorn St
J. N. Redmond
Richard J. Wood
Heatherwood Road
Frazier Miller
Groveland Drive
A. C. van Reenen
Oakhurst Ave
S. F. Harman
Parkway
Bluefield Group
Hancock St
McCulloch
Cox’s
Raleigh
Federal Street
Willie Perry Jr
Wayne St
A. W. Lawson Jr
Grassy Branch
Shoneys Big Boy
George Moore
Dee’s
Thomas Street
Bluefield Avenue
Shooting injures Richlands resident. suspects held
Tazewell County sheriff's office reports a Friday shooting in Richlands Virginia injuring Howard Lambert who was treated and released. Charles Proffitt was taken into custody charged with malicious wounding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County
Richlands, Va
Charles Proffitt
Howard Lambert
Richlands Hospital
Congress moves to extend jobless benefits and cut funding
The House passed extension bill 381 to 8 with Senate referral and Food Administration backing. A supplemental appropriation bill from the House Appropriations Committee and a Ways and Means produced measure address co operations funding and core laws. Congress notes cutting funds to a program can modify the underlying law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Food Administration
House Appropriations Committee
Ion Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Reunion Meet Is Today At Genoa Park Central
The Genoa Park Central reunion committee will meet today at 3 p.m. at the Hardy Street recreation center. Attendees for the banquet should reserve by contacting Mrs. Juanita or Thomas Mack. The reunion is scheduled for August 15 16 and 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa Park Central
Hardy Street
Juanita
Thomas Mack
Escape attempt at Mercer County Jail ends in hospital care
Mercer County authorities say Frankie Lewis Thomas attempted to hang himself with a sheet in his jail cell but survived after fellow inmates cut him down and he was taken to Princeton Community Hospital for observation. He faces trial July 7 for the shooting death of Dwight Banks of Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Jim Clyburn
Frankie Lewis Thomas
Princeton Community Hospital
Sgt
Clyburn
Thomas
Dwight Banks
Bluefield
ARC Approves College Grant For Virginia Community Colleges
Rep William C Wampler announced an Appalachian Regional Commission grant totaling 205451 for five Virginia community colleges. Wytheville 21105 New River 14533 Southwest Virginia 79541 Virginia Highlands 45511 Dan Casster 44761. total cost 329360 with 123909 state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Wamb_ler
Rva
Appalachian Regional Commission
Appalachian
Virginia
Wytheville Community College
New River
Southwest Virginia
Virginia Hlands
Dan Scaster
Danville Medical Experts Debate Odd Cardiac Find
A surgeon and a cardiologist at a Danville hospital weigh whether a preserved specimen is a heart or part of another body. Opinions split with one expert doubting the heart’s authenticity while Brummett remains hopeful and plans further study at a university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville High School
Junior College
Danville Hospital
Brummett
Attove
Oceae University
Burke Memorial Baptist Church 30th Anniversary Observance
Burke Memorial Baptist Church Princeton marks 30th anniversary with 11 a.m. worship honoring living charter members and greetings from former pastors. Pastor George S. Kelly preaches Who is Your Daddy. Father’s Day recognized for all fathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke Memorial Baptist
Burke Memorial Baptist Church
Thorn Street
Princeton
Living Charter
Burke Memorial
George S. Kelly
Daddy
Children’s Church
Bailey United Methodist Church hosts a week of VBS in Bluefield VA
Vacation Bible School begins Monday at Bailey United Methodist Church in Bluefield Virginia and runs through Friday. Classes run 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. daily for ages from kindergarten to junior high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey United Methodist Church
Bluefield
Echoes From Calvary Church Gospel Sing
The Servants from Marion Virginia will perform at a gospel sing this Sunday at 7 30 p m at Echoes From Calvary Church located on Route 20 between Bluewell and Princeton Walter I Shewbridge is the church pastor.
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Calvary Church
Marion
Rt. 20
Bluewell
Princeton
Walter I. Shewbridge
Bluestone Baptist Church Fathers Day Program Menu
The Bluestone Baptist Church Bramwell plans a Father Day program with Rev. H B Alexa as guest speaker at 11 a m and Rev Ronald Dykes to speak at 3 p m Samuel Cardwell chairs the event Rev R M Harris hosts the program
Maple View Church Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Maple View Christian Church on the Old Bluefield Princeton Road marks its fifth anniversary with a 1 p.m. fellowship meal and an afternoon singing and speaking service. Dr. David L. Eubank president of Johnson Bible College Kimberlin Heights Tennessee will speak at the 11 a.m. and afternoon services. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple View
Fathers Day program at Mount Moriah Baptist Church
A Fathers Day program will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Maybeury. Rev. Samuel Morris of First Baptist Church Pocahontas Va will be the speaker. Dinner follows at 1:30 p.m. in Evans Hall. Rev. McKinley Raymore is pastor of Mount Moriah.
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Mount Moriah Baptist Church
Maybeury
Samuel Morris
First Baptist Church of
Pocahontas
Evans Hall
McKinley Raymore
Fathers Day Services at Bluestone Baptist Church Bramwell
Two special Fathers Day services will be held Sunday at Bluestone Baptist Church in Bramwell. Rev H B Alexander speaks at 11 a.m. and Rev Ronald Dykes delivers the 3 p.m. message. Samuel Cardwell chairs the services with Rev R M Harris as host pastor. First A M E Zion Church to conduct Vacation Bible School June 16 20 at 209 Henry St Bluefield 5 7 p.m. Rev H L Hall is pastor there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluestone Baptist Church
Men of the Bluestone Baptist Church
Bramwell
H. B. Alexa
Ronald Dykes
Samuel Cardwell
R. M. Harris
H. B. Alexander
A. M. E. Zion
A. M. E. Zion Center
Henry St
Bluefield
H. L. Hall
Blood Pressure Checks Continue in Mercer County Health Service
Dr Allen Dyer health officer announced the Mercer County Health Department will maintain free blood pressure checks at the Health Center. He cited strong public response and hypertension as a leading killer, noting 476 tests were given and 87 referrals issued last month with counseling and referrals ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Health
Allen Dyer
Car market wanes as auto makers report midyear declines
Early October to June sales show a softening market with imports gaining 20.6 percent share of the U S car market. American Motors recalls 12 000 postal delivery vehicles for potential wheel spindle defect. Year to date total car deliveries drop 18 percent from last year with GM down 11 percent Ford and AMC each down 22 percent Chrysler down 30 percent.
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American Motors Corp
Ee Corp
AMC
Berbed Motors Corp
Feed Motor Co
Ford
Detroit
Chrysler
Coal Output Totals Down in Early June
Coal production for the week ended May 31 declined 14.5 percent to 11.655 million tons, easing the year’s total to 271.36 million tons as of May 31, still just above the 268.72 million tons by June 1, 1974. Eastern state weekly figures show declines across Ohio, Pa, Tenn, Va, and W V a with mixed totals in the 900 to 2,700 thousand ton ranges.
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Charleston
W.va
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Ohio
Food Stamp Plan Faces Months to Reach Final Approval
A department source says the special food stamp program has progressed over many months but may require three to five more months for approval. Officials warn enrollment could reach 21 million in 1975-76 with costs near 6.5 billion if the economy remains weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Ay Sla
Alleged Killer Remains Jailed In McDowell
A 25 year old War man David Altizer remains jailed in McDowell County Jail Welch charged with murder in the death of Augustine Vaughn Becker 50 of War Becker died Thursday in Charleston hospital after being wounded in Welch following an apparent argument Officials said the funeral was held today at Emanuel Baptist Church in War burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mortuary in Welch is in charge of arrangements Becker a World War II veteran previously worked at Jones Spry store in War and leaves a daughter and several siblings
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McDowell County
Welch
David Altizer
Augustine Vaughn Becker
Becker
Thursda
Charleston
Altizer
Pete and
Vinney Proffitt Becker
Jones & Spry
Stella Louise Crouse Becker
Lynette Ann Blevins
Eddie Becker
Fred Becker
Luther Becker
Tazewell
William Becker
Gainesville
Fla
Essie Prantilos
Mary Coelleo
Equador
South America
Louise Rogich
Richlands
Emanuel Baptist Church
War
James Reece
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Bluefield-Princeton Road
Douglas Mortuary
Apparent suicide by gunshot in Tazewell County
A 31 year old Tazewell man Marco Osborne Waddell died Friday afternoon of a gunshot to the heart at his home on Route 1. The Monty Brothers Construction employee was born in Tazewell County and survived by his wife Oma Lee Earls Waddell and eight children. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Greever Funeral Home with burial at Grandview Memorial Gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell, Va
Tazewell County
Bluefield
Johnny Doyle Waddell
Thompson Valley
Billy Bruce Waddell
Tazewell
D. W. Osbrone
Virgie Brinkley
Oakvale
Greever
Grandview Memorial Gardens
Bluefield-Tazewell
Ohio Pair Arrested in Grundy Virginia Case
Two Ohio men were arrested in Grundy Virginia after FBI agents Buchanan County sheriff's department and Virginia State Police pursued them Friday afternoon. Investigators say Jack Davidson led the pursuit and Perry Moore was sought on federal charges over a 1974 bank robbery. Derr Marshall was seized at a factory and faces unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and grand felony charges. Both were brought before a U S magistrate in Abingdon Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wee
FBI
Buchanan County
Marshall
France County
U. S
Abingdon
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Daly
Blane Street
Bluefieic
Associated Press
Mrs
Charles Smith
Edwin Wiley
Bluefield Lions
Bluefield Lions Club
Fincastle Country Club
Rudolph Gearheart
R. W. Johnson
Jack Fleshman
Warren Volk
Robert Pollite
John Tyson
Ruth Fleshman
Carrie Humphreys
Margot Granger
Jane Healy
Ann Johns
Shirley Crockett
Vivian Hughes
Willie Johnson
Elizabeth Gearheart
Mary Ann Boyce
C. L. Johnston
John & Susan A. Willis
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Ira Kitts
Third St
H. A
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Hollister Ostomy Products
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Bland Street
Bluefield, W. VA
McDowell
Grundy
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