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     Iris Beatrice Williams was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 236-24-2778.⁶ She was born on November 8, 1922 at Wooldridge, Campbell Co., Tennessee.^6,4,3 As of August 2, 1941,her married name was Massey.² She married Darrel Raymond Massey, son of William Walter Massie and Minnie Mae Patterson, on August 2, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 Iris Beatrice Williams died on September 21, 1988 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^6,4 She Mrs. Iris Beatrice Massey, 65, of W.Va., died Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 2:55 p.m., in a Beckley hospital following a short illness. Born Nov. 8, 1923, in Woolridge, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Louis and Eva Douglas Williams. Mrs. Massey was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church on Salem Road. Survivors include her husband, Darrel R. Massey; three daughters Barbara Ann Crouse of Beckley and Judy Ann Rose and Shirley Lee Dennler, both of W.Va., Fayetteville; seven brothers, Bill and Ernest Williams of Levittstown, Pa., Percy Williams of Valley Jo, Calif., Louis Williams Jr. of Burlington, N J., James Williams of Saint Augustine, Fla., Edward Williams of Buckingham, Pa. and Steve Williams of VanBuren, Ark; three sisters, Gladys Farmer of Fort Smith, Ark., Mildred Brannon of Mountainburg, Ark. and Betty Senea of W.Va., Fayetteville and four grandchildren. Burial will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. on September 23, 1988.⁴

     Edward Lee "Eddie" Massie was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 234-48-5624.⁸ He and Alice Jean Hughes were divorced.⁵ Edward Lee "Eddie" Massie married Elaine Skaggs.⁵ Edward Lee "Eddie" Massie was born on December 7, 1933 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,3 He married Alice Jean Hughes on March 6, 1953 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁴ Edward Lee "Eddie" Massie died on January 26, 1993 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^8,5 He Edward Lee Massie, 59, of Route 1, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1993, in an Oak Hill hospital following a long illness. Born Dec. 7, 1933, at Oak Hill, he was the son of the late Walter Lee and Minnie Mae Patterson Massie. Mr. Massie was a disabled miner from Westmoreland Coal Company and was a member of the Church of the Living God. He was preceded in death by a son, Walter Lee Massie; two brothers, Delbert and Cline Massie; and a sister, Medina Bragg. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Skaggs Massie; two sons, Curtis Dale and Bruce Edward Massie, both of Route 1, Fayetteville; six daughters, Christine Ali and Kay Cordell, both of Houston, Texas, Lea Ann Burdette and Cheryl Jean Berry, both of Oak Hill, Connie Renee Williams of Pax and Beverly Lynn Couch of Fayetteville; four stepsons, James Hypes of Lenoir, N.C., Michael Hypes of Fayetteville and Jeffery and Steven Hypes, both of Hico; a stepdaughter, Anita Hypes of Fayetteville; three brothers, Elmer Massie of Oak Hill, Darrell Massie of Rt. 1, Fayetteville and Hubert Massie of Lower Salem, Ohio; three sisters, Ruby McClung of Beckley, Alice Toney of Barberton, Ohio and Jency Tincher of Rt. 1, Fayetteville; and 20 grandchildren. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on January 27, 1993.⁵

     Oather Harold Bragg was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,7 His Social Security Number was 236-09-5026.² He was born on April 11, 1910 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 He married Modena Lena Massie, daughter of William Walter Massie and Minnie Mae Patterson, on February 19, 1930 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Oather Harold Bragg died on January 7, 1996 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^2,4 He Oather Harold Bragg, 85, of Gatewood, Fayetteville, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 1996, in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a long illness. He was a retired coal miner from Minden Mines with 44 years of service. He was a member of UMW District 29 and Salem Road Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving: daughters, Gayla Dyer and Sonja Rodrigrez, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Lula Rowe of Fayetteville; sons, Raymond H. of Fayetteville, Carl E. of Akron, Ohio, James L. of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; brother, William Ray Thomas of Barberton, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Entombment will be in High Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Oak Hill. on January 10, 1996.⁴

     Shirley Ann Craddock It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Craddock Magliano Massey who left us peacefully on November 17, 2024, at the age of 89 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Surrounded by love, Shirley departed this world the same way she lived in it: with grace, dignity, and a heart full of love. Born February 5, 1935, in Maple Fork, Shirley lived a life that spanned generations. She was a beloved Christian, spouse, parent, grandparent, sister, aunt, cousin, great grandparent, and friend. Shirley was light to all who were fortunate enough to know her. Shirley will always be remembered for her kindness, infectious laugh, and sense of humor, but most of all for her dedication and love for her Savior Jesus Christ. Shirley was a member of Salem Road Freewill Baptist Church, Fayetteville, for over 30 years. Shirley is preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles Anderson Craddock and Grace Maynor-Craddock; her siblings, Bill Craddock, Gene Craddock, Jack Craddock, Tommy Craddock, Ross Craddock, Faye Hurd, Toots Cadle, Ruby Tyree, Mozella Bolen, Betty O'Neal, Yvonne Cole; her first husband, Tony Magliano; second husband, Darrell Massey; and stepdaughter, Judy Massey Rose, who were all lined up to welcome her with open arms. Shirley is survived by her sons, John (Sharon) Magliano of Florida, Mark Magliano of Fayetteville who she lived with, daughter, Terry (Tom) Bonifacio of Florida; stepdaughter, Shirley (Scott) Dennler of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Brandon (Megan) Magliano, Amanda (Josh) Connor, Brett (Rosie) Magliano, Julio (Cassie) Bonifacio, Chris (Lee) Poore, Coty (Carolyn) Dennler, Tyler Dennler, Amanda Wheeler, Dale Rose; numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and countless friends whose lives she touched. The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the family members and friends who provided love, care, and support to Shirley during her time of need. Your kindness, dedication, and compassion have been a true testament to the strength of family bonds. Thank you for being there, for your time and energy, and for the many ways you honored and uplifted Shirley. A special thank you to the Bowers Hospice House staff of Beckley, specifically, Jennifer and Cornflake (Mandy), Carrie, Stephanie, and Paris. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers: Brandon Magliano, Brett Magliano, Julio Bonifacio, Dylan Bonifacio, Tyler Dennler, and Coty Dennler.¹ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on February 5, 1935 at Maple Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1990,her married name was Massey.¹ She married Darrel Raymond Massey, son of William Walter Massie and Minnie Mae Patterson, circa 1990.¹ Shirley Ann Craddock died on November 17, 2024 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.¹

     Judy Ann Massey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She Judy Ann Massey Rose, 60, of Oak Hill passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. Born May 18, 1962 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Darrell and Iris Williams Massey. Judy worked as a Nurse after graduating Nursing School, she had many hobbies but her two favorite where Gardening with her children, and collecting Hummingbirds. Those left to cherish her memory include fiancé, John Adams, daughter, Amanda Callahan and companion James Boner; son, Dale Rose and companion Wanda Bennett; 5 grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Dennler and Barbara Hood; and brother, Mark Magliano. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley, WV.⁴ Her married name was Rose.¹ She married Unknown Rose.^1,2,4 Judy Ann Massey was born on May 18, 1962 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She died on September 23, 2022 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 60.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 236-50-3743.² Violet May Blake was born on October 19, 1914 at Summerlee, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,2,1 As of January 22, 1955,her married name was Massie.³ She married Elmer Edgar Massie, son of William Walter Massie and Minnie Mae Patterson, on January 22, 1955 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ Violet May Blake died on July 14, 2001 at Bradenton, Manatee Co., Florida, at age 86.^2,4 She Violet M. Massie, 86, of Bradenton, died July 14, 2001, in Integrated Health Services of Bradenton. Service will be held at a later date. Covell Cremation and Funeral Center is in charge of arrangements. Born in Raleigh County, W.Va., Mrs. Massie came to Manatee County from Ravenswood, W.Va., in 1981. She was a retired beautician and beauty shop owner. She was Protestant. Survivors include a daughter, Madge M. Windle; a sister, Alma Blake of Columbus, Ohio; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. on July 18, 2001.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 232-84-3684.⁵ Gladys Louise Redman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,6 She was born on July 5, 1916 at James River, Buckingham Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1913.^5,3,4,6 As of May 20, 1932,her married name was Massie.¹ She married Elmer Edgar Massie, son of William Walter Massie and Minnie Mae Patterson, on May 20, 1932 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Gladys Louise Redman and Elmer Edgar Massie were divorced before 1940.^2,7 Gladys Louise Redman died on June 29, 1990 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 73.^5,8,4,6 She Mrs. Gladys L. Wade, 73, died Friday, June 29, in a Chicago, Ill. hospital, following a short illness. Born July 5, 1916, in Va., she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Sadie Jane Wolfe Redman. Mrs. Wade was a homemaker and a member of the Scarbro First Gospel Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Wade, Sr; a son, Jerry Wade and a daughter, Margaret Dillon. Survivors include six sons, Bobby and Harry C. Wade, both of Oak Hill; Gary Wade of Marietta, Ga., William Treadway of Oak Hill, Charles Wade of Elgin, Ill., and James Wade of Scarbro; two daughters, Mary Jane Lewis of Chicago, Ill. and Helen Criss of Carpentersville, Ill; three brothers, Jesse and William Redman, both of Scarbro and Calvin Redman of Portsmouth, Ohio; a sister, Myrtle Sears of Oak Hill, 23 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Prosperity. on July 2, 1990.⁴

     Ruby Estamae Toney was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on May 29, 1919 at Brown, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 As of March 28, 1938,her married name was Massey.¹ She married Delbert Franklin Massey, son of William Walter Massie and Minnie Mae Patterson, on March 28, 1938 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Ruby Estamae Toney died on November 14, 1969 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 50.^3,4 She Mrs. Ruby Estamae Massey, 50, of Oak Hill, died at her home Friday of an apparent heart attack. She was a member of the Salem Road Baptist Church. Born at Brown, May 29, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Dewey and Eunice Burley Toney. She is survived by her husband, Delbert; two sons, Timothy and Philip, both of Ohio; seven daughters, Mrs. Charles Bartol and Mrs. Betty Hockberg, both of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Robert West, Oak Hill, Mrs. Flavius Brown, Baltimore, Md; Mrs. Sidney Shaver and Mrs. Kenneth Massey, both of Cleveland, and Mrs. Bobby Lewis, Point Pleasant; five brothers, Ern, Marion, Lloyd, and Dickey Toney, all of Oak Hill and Everett, Detroit, Mich; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Grubb and Mrs. Dessie Adkins, both of Oak Hill, and 17 grandchildren. Burial will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. on November 16, 1969.³

     Theresa Agnes Zangari was buried at Holy Family Cemetery, Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She was born on November 2, 1925 at Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 As of June 17, 1951,her married name was Massie.¹ She married William Cline Massie, son of William Walter Massie and Minnie Mae Patterson, on June 17, 1951 at Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.¹ Theresa Agnes Zangari died on September 22, 1990 at Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia, at age 64.² She Mrs. Theresa Agnes Massie, 65, of Richwood, died Sept. 22, 1990, in Richwood Area Medical Center after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Richwood. She was a former nurses aide at Sacred Heart Hospital and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Surviving: daughter, Mary Jane Persinger of Richwood; mother, Mary Zangari of Richwood; brothers, Joseph Zangari of Richwood; Ralph. Zangari of Craigsville; sisters, Catherine Jones of South Charleston, Carmella Tharpe of Craigsville; two grandsons. Mass of Christian burial will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Richwood, with the Rev. Gerard James officiating. Burial will be Holy Family Cemetery. on September 23, 1990.²

     Lee Ray Tincher Lee Ray Tincher, 77, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born July 24, 1945 in Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Ray R. and Jency J. Massie Tincher. Lee was a proud United States Navy Veteran having proudly served aboard The USS Saratoga, he was a independent insurance agent since 1982, was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Gatewood. He was members of the Beckley Moose Lodge 1606, VFW, and the American Legion. Mr. Tincher enjoyed playing golf, fishing, camping, riding his motorcycle, and especially his fury companion whom he loved and adored dearly Francie. He is preceded in death by brother, Gary Wayne Tincher. Those left to cherish his wonderful memory include his 4 children, Mark Tincher, April Cook (Duane), Brian Tincher, and Ashley Moerschel (Eric); 2 grandchildren, Hayden Tincher and his pride and joy grandson Levi Moerschel; former wife and mother of his children, Patricia Coleman; and several nieces and nephews. Entombment will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill.⁵ He was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 24, 1945 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Patricia Diane Coleman on November 7, 1966 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Lee Ray Tincher died on May 6, 2023 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.⁵

     Gary Wayne Tincher was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Linda Jean Shepherd.⁷ Gary Wayne Tincher was born on December 4, 1946 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Judith Gayle Hughes on August 23, 1964 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Gary Wayne Tincher died on January 1, 2019 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.⁵ He Gary W. Tincher, 72, of Fayetteville, WV passed away January 1, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. He was born December 4, 1946 in Oak Hill to Ray R. and Jency Massey Tincher. Gary was a Fayetteville High School graduate, veteran of the U.S. Army who served during the Vietnam era in Korea and worked as a finishing carpenter in the construction field. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren, enjoyed the outdoors and was a Ford Mustang enthusiast. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by son Jerry Tincher, grandson Logan Tincher and granddaughter Breanna Bumgarner. Those left to cherish his memory include son Gary Tincher and his wife, Brenda of Lerona, daughter Angel Tincher Tyler and husband, Bodie of Beckley, son Roger Tincher of Oak Hill, grandchildren Alec Tincher, Lindsay Tincher, Katie Tincher, Brandon Tincher, Tayler Morton, MacKenzie Tincher, Brittney Underwood and Ashtyn Tyler, 4 great grandchildren, brother Lee R. Tincher of Fayetteville, 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Entombment with military graveside honors will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park. on January 1, 2019.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 232-64-4590.² Phillip Edgar Massey was born on April 14, 1941 at Caperton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,4 He married Joan Carol Smith on November 12, 1959 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Phillip Edgar Massey died on April 15, 2006 at Medina, Medina Co., Ohio, at age 65.^5,2,3 He Phillip E. Massey, 65, formerly of Oak Hill, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2006, at Medina Hospital after a long illness. Born April 14, 1941, he was the son of the late Delbert F. and Ruby E. (nee Toney) Massey. Phillip was a self-employed mechanic in Elyria, Ohio. He was the loving companion of the late Marge Turner. He was the loving father of Rita Parsons (Ed), Jeanie Roat (Dodie) and Phillip F. Massey; dear stepfather of Christine Turner; loving grandfather of Phillip Gavin Parsons and stepgrandfather of Eddie Parsons; dear brother of Cora West, Dreama Bartol, Linda Long, Leona Massie, Brenda Lewis, Tim Massey and the late Betty Hochberg and twin sister Beulah Wood. on April 21, 2006.⁵

     Cora Mae Massey Cora Mae Massey West, 84, of Oak Hill passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born July 25, 1939 in Fayette County she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Ruby Estamae Toney Massey. Cora worked and retired as a Grocery store clerk, she was of the Baptist faith, and in her leisure she enjoyed working puzzles, being outdoors especially gardening. Her greatest joy in life was being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert W. "Bill" West; 2 daughters, Janet Lee West and Mary Ellen "Mickie" West; granddaughter, Jenna Beauchemin; 3 sisters, Drema Massey Bartol, Beaulah Massey Brown, and Betty Massey Hochberg, and a brother, Phillip Massey. Those left to cherish her wonderful memory include her 3 children, Carol Sue West Day (Mike), Kathy West Bragg (Mick), and Jim West (Cindy); 7 grandchildren, Levi Day, Lindsey Day, Katlyn Day, Ben Bragg, Brandon Bragg (Treasure), Zack West, and Hannah West; 10 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Linda Long, Leona Massey (Kenny), and Brenda Lewis; a brother, Timothy Massey (Donna); best friend of 20 years to whom she was thankful for, Allen Baber; and Special caregiver of 6 years who she thought the world of Marjorie Davis. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley, WV.⁴ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on July 25, 1939 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of July 24, 1959,her married name was West.¹ She married Robert William "Bill" West, son of Paul Winston West and Winnie Mae Smith, on July 24, 1959 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Cora Mae Massey died on December 24, 2023 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.⁴

     Sidney Lee Shaver Sidney Shaver, age 76, of Oak Hill, WV, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020.² He was born on March 23, 1943 at Lawton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Linda Lou Massey, daughter of Delbert Franklin Massey and Ruby Estamae Toney, on December 12, 1963 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Sidney Lee Shaver died on March 22, 2020 at West Virginia at age 76.²