Death notices from a Beards Fork region paper
Obituary fragment collage lists numerous deaths with survivors, burial plans, and funeral details across Beckley, Bluefield, and surrounding areas. Mentions include Ball, Craddock, Day, Duba, and Cosby families. churches, funeral homes, and Memorial Gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pile Es
Maple Fork
George McKinley Craddock
Route 1
Mount Hope
Steve Davis
L.A. Garten
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Craddock
Beckley
Maple Valley
Garden Ground
United Mine Workers
Cirtsville
Macil Lake Craddock
David
Donald
Merritt Island
Fla
Bluestone Church
Bramwell
Dula Day
Freeman
Perry Slaughter
Restlawn Memorial Gardens
Littlesburg
Day
Bluefield
Powhatan
Willis G
Rosa Cooper
Bluestone Baptist Church
Bramwell Queen Court
Caranthes No. 63
John Day
Martha C. Wright
Helen C
Linkford and Richardson Funeral Home
Ban on Tris Treated Children's Sleepwear Sparks Recall Debate
The federal safety panel ordered recall of Tris treated children’s sleepwear with hazardous flame retardant removed from shelves. EDF seeks broader ban while arguing washed versus unwashed garments should not distinguish sale status. Industry groups defend action as based on current knowledge and standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Environmental Defense Fund
Pe ‘Attietican Apparel
Robert Rauch
EDF
AAMA
Chidren
Carter to Announce New Anti-Inflation Package
President Carter will unveil a two stage plan next week aimed at curbing inflation. The package includes a one time tax rebate and a permanent tax cut, designed to avoid adding inflationary pressure next year. Powell emphasized the ongoing, cautious approach to arms talks with the Soviet Union and declined comment on Rabin's resignation or a Geneva Middle East conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Powell
Anatoli
Cyrus Vance
Yitzhak Rabin
Middle East
Pilgrims fill Jerusalem streets for Good Friday rites
About 30 000 pilgrims crowd the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem tracing Christ s path to the crucifixion stopping at the 14 stations and praying at Calvary Rock. Pope Paul VI attends Good Friday ceremony in Vatican. In Orani Philippines Domingo Yumang nails himself to a cross in a Friday ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Vatican
Paul VI
St. Peter’s Basilica
Barone
Via Dolorosa
Street of Sorrows
Philippine
Orani
Domingo Yumang
Cleaning Up Lisa Overton After Cumberland Flood
Cleaning effort in Pineville Kentucky centers on 11 year old Lisa Overton sweeping mud from streets after the Cumberland River receded. Pineville endured up to 15 feet of floodwater at the peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd - Payne
Fayetteville
Vella Lavinder
Charleston
Billy Reed Wickline
High Lawn
Lisa Overton
Pineville
Cumberland River
Lawsuit Seeks $2.25 Million Over Youth Death
A Monroe County man sues in Roanoke federal court alleging excessive force and harassment by Union and Craig County officers during a chase that ended with 17 year old Larry Ballard dead from a gunshot wound. The autopsy cites self infliction with a 7.92 mm rifle. investigators suspend two Newcastle officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Monroe County
Larry Dean Ballard
Union
Craig County
BillycPherson
Newcastle
Sentee Mayo
Tax levy estimates for Rhodel municipal council meeting 1977
Records from a March 18 1977 Rhodel West Virginia council session show budget estimates for current municipal purposes including cash balance receipts and expenditures. The document notes specifics for jail office machines city buildings furniture and office supplies and records the certification by Recording Officer Fay McConnett on March 28 1977.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Raleigh
Rhodell
Rhedel
Clifton Graham
Fey McConnell
Ruby Augustine
Wilma Widick
Rose McKinney
Lassie Walton
Cheries Farruggia
Actice
S. Fay McConmall
Sek
Fay McConnett
Pherr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnnie Bragg
Noel Opeles
Abraham
Gertrude Carson
Bali Couey
Mabel Bennett
Ome
Clele
Burlington
N.C
Kenneth
Seigrae
William
Jerry
Phyllis) Crisco
Graham
N. C
Fred
Joyce) Webster
Catherine Bragg
Eldridge
White Oak
Herbert
Calloway Heights
Patty
Cool Ridge
Harry
Hee Edo
Merlin
Gladys
Ernest
Trecia) Farley
Hopewell
Anna) Payne
Daniels
Clara Bragg
Harper Heights
Pee Love
Gloria
Elliott
Veneer
Melton Mortuary
Reno Richmond
Blue Ridge
Don
Glen
Nae Bragg
Paul Payne
Ronnie
Harve Bonde
Freewill
K Or
Harvey
Arnett
Wade Web
Getegesat
Dickens
Ballard
Susan Ellen Martin Bonds
Armco Steel
Montroal
Bonds
The
Baptist Church
Sarah
Loraine Quarles
Peg
Mamie L. Peters
Orlando
Elsie Point
Wilmington
Ivory Allen
Glen Daniel
Vence
Lawrence Dillon
Launa Alderman
Titusville
Armstrong Funeral Home
Whitesville
James H. Cosby
3Nd Ave
Crete
Harlem Heights
First Baptist Church
Masons
Viola Cosby
Naomi Graham
Ernestine Henike
Preston’ Funeral Home
Danis
Braxton Broady O Eeace
George Craddock
Ruth Conners
Richmond, Va
Bull Craddock
Chelan
Wash
Mato
Mrs. Dula Day
Erma Duba
Erma Agnes Duba
Accoville
Mall
St. Edmonds Catholic Church
Man
Accoville Pta
National League of Postmasters
Alfred
Livermore
Calif
Melvin
Mallory
James
Ruben
Earl
Kistler
Patty Ann Gillespie
Bruno
Joyce Lee Hall
Marie Jude
Shirley Duba
Fraley
Fort Wayne
Ind
Nannie Sklash
Richwood
Susie Bess
Pomeroy
Ohio
Victoria Abenz
Belle
Woodrow Whitlach
Ers
Pat Whitlach
Arr. N.Y
Edmonds Catholic Church
Patrick Gillooly
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Peck’s Mill
McNeely Funeral Home
Mrs
Billy G. Lavine
Pi Ghe
George
Ira
Ira Soa
Beards Fork
Montgomery
Mount Olive
Miner
UMWA
Beards
Allie
Harold
Columbus
Oneson
Inez
Ruth Davis
Marion R Dillard
Edna Hopkins
Anderson - Hairston Funeral Home
Maggie Miler
Perry
Greenwood Memorial Park
Down
Tennant
Oak Hill Baptist
John
Pga Tay
Montague West
Pipestem
Ening
Summers County
Olave Pipestem
Vivien
Concord Lodge No .8
Af&am
Athens
Cook’s Chapel Baptist Church
Violet Marm Vest
Duane
Manaesas
Jimmy
Drema) Ball
Erona
Aren Cone Eesbury
Fred Cook
Buri
West Cemetery
Andrew J. Weaver
Andrew Jackson Weaver
Raleigh County
Fem Raegs Chong Eet
Rehie
Lata
Rove Lilly Weaver
Andrew Jackson Jr
Rodney
U.s.amny
Carol Jean
Rose Mary
Sandra Weaver
Sid
Greenbrier County
Roce and Quesenberry Funeral Home
United
United Press Into
Thas
Invo
John Porterfield
Young Ballard
Marshall Humphries
Charles Sams
Porterfield
McPherson
Union of
Ficers
Virginia
Tre
Trettic
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