Thomas Michael Hall

DALEVILLE, Va. — Thomas Michael “Beaver” Hall, 46, suffered a heart attack and died early Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, in Roanoke, Va.

Michael, the son of James A. Hall and Martha Ann Barron Hall of Beckley, W.Va., was born there on June 2, 1962.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert P. and Monette Barron; paternal grandfather, Allen B. “Tubby” Hall; and his Uncle Bobby.

Michael was a 1980 graduate of Liberty High School, Glen Daniel, W.Va., and a 1988 graduate of Concord College, Athens, W.Va. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and while stationed in West Germany as a tank driver, Mike experienced “Oktoberfest” in Bavaria, skied the Alps in Switzerland, and toured Spain via moped and “wild” horses.

Mike was an avid lifelong sports fan and participant, beginning at the age of eight with little league through big league ball. He was a dedicated and good athlete who lettered in football, basketball, and baseball at Liberty, and played four years of baseball for Concord College. While in college, he was on staff as a summer counselor at E.G.F.A.’s former Camp Thomas E. Lightfoot, Bellepoint, W.Va.

Mike was active in community sports at Daleville in support of his daughters with soccer, baseball, and basketball. He played golf, continued to play softball, and in earlier years enjoyed time spent fishing with his good friends. His love and keen knowledge of sports never faded. He will miss WVU’s bowl game.

Mike was an Account Representative with AFLAC and a member of the Botetourt Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of St. Philips Lutheran Church in Roanoke, Va.

In addition to his parents, those left to mourn his early passing and cherish Mike’s memory are his beloved daughters, Amanda Paige Hall, 13, and Emily Nicole Hall, 11, of Daleville, Va.; his sister, Debbie Hall-Belcher of Beckley, W.Va.; his brother, James A. “Jimmy” Hall II and wife, Crystal, of King, N.C.; paternal grandmother, Estelle “Sauly” Hall of Greystone Inn, Beaver, W.Va.; Uncle Tom and Aunt Imorene-Meadows Barron of Hurricane, W.Va.; an uncle, Millard E. Barron of Atlanta, Ga.; seven cousins; four nieces; one nephew; and former wife, Angela Ayers-Hall of Daleville, Va.

The body has been cremated and a private service will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to jhall0334@suddenlink.net, c/o 102 Bluestone Road, Beckley, WV 25801, or 149 Medallion Court, Daleville, VA 24083.

Douglas Lee James

Douglas Lee James was born Nov. 30, 1972, in Beckley, W.Va., to Jessie R. James and Deloris A. Heath James.

Late Sunday evening, Dec. 14, 2008, at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division, with his family at his side, the gates of Heaven opened and the angels ushered Doug in.

Doug was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Heath Sr.; a brother, Tyrone; and an uncle, Warren Heath Jr.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory his father, Jessie R. James of Beckley; mother, Deloris A. Heath James Waller of California; fiancée, Alicia Knight; children, Thomas and Katy of Harper Heights and C.J. and Taylor of Stanaford; grandparents, Tom O. James and Derothia James of Harper Heights; brothers, Michael James and Thomas (T.T.), both of Beckley; aunts, Mollie E. (George) Dixon of Harper Heights, Yvonne Cook of Beckley, Irene Haskins and Bobby Heath, both of South Carolina, Beatrice Davis, and Irene Miller; uncles, Tom O. James of Harper Heights and Raymond Heath; cousins, Brent Dixon and Jennifer Dixon, both of Harper Heights; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Services will be 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 142 Mool Ave., Beckley, with Rev. Jerry Staples officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

Billie Hill (Bailey) Mullins

Billie Hill (Bailey) Mullins, 69, of Logan, passed quietly away at her home on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008.

Friends may call Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Honaker Funeral Home in Logan, with a memorial service starting at 7 p.m. In keeping with her wishes, Billie is to be cremated.

For e-mail condolences go to www.honakerfuneralhome.org.

Honaker Funeral Home of Logan is in charge of arrangements.

Donnie O’Dell

Donnie O’Dell, 50, of Leivasy, passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, following a long illness.

Born March 17, 1958, at Richwood, he was the son of Vonda Lee Amick O’Dell and the late Brooks O’Dell.

Donnie was a good mechanic and a jack-of-all-trades.

Survivors include his mother, Vonda Lee O’Dell of Leivasy; two daughters, Bambi Freeman of Nettie and Dusty McKinney of Craigsville; a son, D.J. O’Dell of Leivasy; three sisters, Drema Amick of Summersville, Debbie Moore of Leivasy, and Kris Roberts of Leivasy; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Chapel, Rainelle, with Pastor Clyde Gum officiating. Burial will follow in the Carl Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Chapel, Rainelle.

Wallace & Wallace Funeral Chapel, Rainelle, is in charge of arrangements.

Mason Perry

Mason Perry, 63, of Dunbar, formerly of Logan, passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at Thomas Memorial Hospital in Charleston.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, at Honaker Funeral Home in Logan. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Honaker Funeral Home.

For e-mail condolences go to www.honakerfuneralhome.org.

Honaker Funeral Home of Logan is in charge of arrangements.

Jamar M. Robinson

Jamar M. Robinson, 18, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 17, 2008, at the Bethesda North Montgomery Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Jamar was born Jan. 6, 1990, in Xenia, Ohio. He was the son of Gregory M. Durgan and Robin L. Suber.

Jamar attended Cox High School in Xenia, Ohio. He enjoyed church, watching Sunday football games, music, fishing, and being around his family.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Theresa Mae Durgan; great-grandfather, George M. Robinson; grandfather, Carol Ward; great-uncle, Mark A. Robinson; great-cousin, Paulette Robinson; and great-cousin, Rochea Robinson.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Robin Suber (Darrell) and Gregory Durgan (Aura); grandparents, Barbara Ward of Xenia, Ohio, Victor P. Durgan (Janice), and Pearline J. Robinson, both of Beckley, W.Va.; great-grandparents, Rev. Andrew J. Durgan Sr. and Lonell Robinson, both of Beckley, W.Va.; two brothers, Jarell M. Robinson and Malik A. Robinson; three sisters, Telisha Moxley, Autumn N. Mooney, and Alya Durgan; aunts, Anita Walker (Ronnie), Brittani Triggs, and LaShae Durgan; great-aunts, Joy Johnson, Joyce Lott, Geraldine Hancock (James), Berthelia McCormick, and Lillian Coleman (Donald); uncles, Richard Cook, Derrick Nelson, and Laymond Morris (Trina); great-uncles, Donnell Robinson (Dolly), Richard Robinson, James Robinson, Reginald Robinson (Wanda), Andrew Durgan Jr., Carl Durgan, and Michael Durgan (Lee); and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A celebration of Jamar’s life will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2008, at the United AME Church located at 286 E. Church St. in Xenia, Ohio, with Rev. Dr. John Freeman officiating. Jamar will be laid to rest at the Steven’s Cemetery in Xenia, Ohio.

Friends and family may call from 9 to 11 a.m. at Porter-Qualls Funeral Home Inc., 937-372-9003.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Durgan Funeral Home of Beckley, W.Va., and Porter-Qualls Funeral Home Inc., located at 574 E. Main St., Xenia, Ohio.

Roy C. West

Roy C. West, age 67, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, at his home.

Born Sept. 22, 1941, at Big Branch, W.Va., he was the son of the late John D. and Gracie Hatfield West.

Roy enjoyed woodworking and fishing. During his career, he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was of the Christian faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Nathan West, and a sister, Lillie West.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Gena Mullins West of Beckley; two daughters, Paige West of the home and Christina West Hazelton and husband Shawn of Lake of the Wood, Va.; a son, Tom West of Virginia; five sisters, Mavis Morgan of Thomasville, N.C., Deloris Stafford of Hanover, W.Va., Alice Davis of Brenton, W.Va., Addie Lester and husband Archie of Jacksonville, N.C., and Virginia Lukens of Ohio; two brothers, Charles West and wife Connie of Oceana, W.Va., and Jimmy West of Ohio; a sister-in-law, Annette West of Hanover, W.Va.; his grandchildren, Taylor and Morgan Hazelton, and Alec West, all of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in Roy’s memory to Hospice of Southern West Virginia Inc., P.O. Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802-1472.

The family would like to thank the Hospice Home Care Team for their care given to Roy.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.

Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, W.Va., is in charge of the arrangements.