Obituaries List From Fayette County and Nearby Areas
A batch of obituaries and death notices from Fayette County and surrounding locales. Notables include Isabel Ball of Dothan, Myrtle Nelson Barringer of Pt. Pleasant, Gregory Gene Bratcher of Seth, Clyde Dalton of Clendenin, James E. Fairburn of Forge, Luther D. Fink of Mabscott, Harley Flowers of Cottageville, Bertha Virginia Hitt of Lafrank, Alsare Holley of Myra, Grover C. Humphreys of Sissonville, Thelma Smith Midriff of Alum Creek, Carl E Norcross of Charleston, and others. Surviving family members and service plans are listed where provided.
Weather and Obituary Notes from Charleston Area
The day brings cloudy cool weather across states with rain and warmer conditions. Obituaries list Edith Rutherford of Cincinnati and several Norcross and Robinson family members with services planned in Charleston and Inez Kentucky, plus notes on Minor Wade Reid and Curtis W. Robinson and William Hamilton Spencer.
Poor Nations Face Communist Rise Across Asia
A columnist warns that Indonesia after a decade of independence appears doomed to civil war and fragmentation without outside intervention. He predicts a 1960 Java election could trigger island revolts as poverty and stagnation fuel support for Communism.
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Indonesia
Java
Scott
Asid
United States
Rep Byrd's Father Dies in Cray Orchard Hospital
J. D. Byrd aged 82 of Cray Orchard died in a local hospital late today after admission for treatment and observation on November 12. He was the father of Representative Robert C. Byrd of Sophia West Virginia. The funeral arrangements were not announced.
Explosive Incident Referenced in Mayfield Report
The article describes a blast described as rapid burning with no injuries except pride. Vanguard plans another vehicle from Martin Co. hanger once the stand is ready. Eisenhower seeks explanation after satellite firing reportedly failed, relayed to Deputy Defense Secretary Quarles ahead of NATO talks.
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Walsh
Vanguard
Martin Co
Washington
Eisenhower
Defense
Donald Quarles
Neil H. Medlroy
NATO
Papis
White “House
Andréw Goodpaster
Bed Smoker Ignites Fire Leaves Man Hospitalized
A bed smoker was listed as the cause of a fire that hospitalized Jack Gay of 7171 Washington Street. Charleston General Hospital admitted Gay after he was overcome by smoke as city firemen estimated the damage at 225 dollars.
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Washington St
Jack Gay
Washington
Charleston General Hospital
Funeral notices from Charleston and nearby areas
Numerous funeral service notices list names such as Brankam Pind Freagrich, Grover C. Claypool, Esitin May Coleman, Charles Coleman Ray, and John Henry Johnson among others. Services are held at various mortuaries and churches with burials at local cemeteries like Sprig Hill, Grindview, and Memorial Parks. Local ministers include Dr. Joe Overmiler and Rev. Harold Hutimin with post service burials in designated cemeteries.
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Brankam
Pind Freagrich
AL Ke
Formarly
Charleston
Barlow-Bousall
Joe B
Sprig Him
Claypool
Grover C
Néar
Webster, Springs
Dodd
Hurt
Webster Springs
Rey
Harold Hutimin
Miller
Area Folks Debate Space Test Aftersetback
Local residents shared mixed views on a spaceflight test failure. Opinions ranged from calling it not a national catastrophe to urging more preparation before another attempt. Residents cited overhastening, national prestige, and the need for patient scientific work.
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G. B
Moir
Washington
Myrna Murdock
Michigan Ave
Mickey McCarthy
Bigley Ave
Jerry Hall
Edgewood ‘Dy
al Dreddy
R. J. Ivan
Washington St. E
John Daugherty Dies at 75 in Charleston Home
John Daugherty 75 retired carpenter died after a long illness at his home 1548 Madison Street Charleston. Survived by wife Fannie five daughters Marie Eplin Mar met Caldwell Melissa Jacobs Daisy Parsons and others three sons John Jr Silas and D Daugherty a brother Bud Cleveland Ohio half brother Holly Daugherty Bedford Ohio three sisters Della Halstead Grace Haskins Lona Smith Emma Gilkerson. Service 2 p m Sunday Long and Fisher mortuary Rev Harry L Stevens officiating burial Grandview Memorial Park Dunbar West Virginia.
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Joh Lewis Daugherty
Madison St
Central Cainodist Church
Fannie Daugherty
Marie Eplin
Marmet
Thomas Caldwell
St. Albans
Melissa Jacobs
Wayne Risk
Daisy. Parsons
Charleston
John Jr
Silas
D. Daugherty
Bud
Cleveland
Ohio
Holly. Daugherty
Bedford
Della Halstead
Grace Haskins
Lona Smith
Emma Gilkerson
Oak
Hills
Long and Fisher Mortuary
Harry. L. Stevens
Grandview Memorial
Dunbar
Spotwood Taylor Dies at 78 in South Charleston
Spotwood B. Taylor, 78, retired Westvaco employee of South Charleston, died yesterday morning at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. He lived at 4821 Tennessee Ave. and was a Beulah Methodist Church member. Born in Bedford County, he had resided in South Charleston 35 years. Survived by son Hubert C. and four daughters, six grandchildren, one great grandchild. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Snodgrass Mortuary with Rev. T. E. Shea, burial at Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans.
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John W. Douglas
Quinwood
J. I. Ellis
Princeton
Irt H
Kyle N. Fink
Beckley
Melton Mortuary
First Baptist Church
Norman H. Harless
Alvin I. Cook
Oliver Tedder
Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley Lodge 95
Harley
Longview Methodist Church
Noah "Haskins
Church
Casto Mortuary
Evans
Cottageville
RFD
Cackson County
Mabel
Covington
Snodgress Mortuary
South Charleston
H. Lloyd Parkinson
Cunningham
Memorial Park
SL. Albans
Spencer
William 'Hamilton
Spéncat
Plymouth
N. C
Richwood
Craigsville Memorial
Methodist
Frank Plybon
Craigsville
Coleman
Oddfellows Lodge
Orville Spencer
Bassie Perry
Eunice Steele
Nic
Rita’ Phillips
Lafrank
Thaedore
Idaho
Luther
Irvin
Nevada
Theodosia Wolf
Jefferson
Oblor
Mack
Dewey
Tioga
Ewel
Shéley Spencer
Delphia’ Riddle
Minerva Kydr
Camden-on-Gauley
White
Coleman Chépél
Hubert C
John Pete
Charleston
Vi. Fy Young
Paul Cobb
G. BR. White
Snodaras
T.E. Shea
Cunningham Memorial Park
St. Albans
U S Officials React To Vanguard Satellite Setback
U S officials condemn the failed Vanguard launch and pledge continued effort. Rep Forand notes disappointment while Rep Ford cites damage to prestige and a press share in blame. Acting Defense Secretary Quarles calls the mishap a regrettable incident in Vanguard development. Rep Byrd sends a telegram condemning the publicity and noting America's prestige suffered.
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Forand
Rep
Ford
House ‘Appropriations ‘Committee
Defense
Donald A. Quarles
Quarles
Cape Canaveral
Quarlés
America
Coal Loadings Slip at Chesapeake and Ohio in November
Loadings of Chesapeake and Ohio Railway coal dropped to 86,178 tons in November, a year over year decline of about 0.1 percent. The smaller total reflects a softer demand and earlier seasonal trends affecting shipments through Cleveland and surrounding lines.
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Cleveland
Chesapeake
Ohio
West Virginia Representative Urges Pentagon to Act Cautiously
A WV representative addressing the President urges restraint and asks the Pentagon to adopt a cautious approach toward Russia, suggesting patience until a satellite reaches orbit. The plea frames a measured stance amid the broader security dialogue.
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The
United States
Pentagon
Russia
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