Calfee Funeral Home

06/12/2026

Larry Eugene McKinney

Larry Eugene McKinney, 72, of Coal City, West Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 11, 2026, following a brief illness.

Born June 13, 1953, in Beckley, West Virginia, he was the son of the late James C. and Susie Etta Polk Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A man of unwavering faith and exemplary work ethic, Mr. McKinney dedicated his life to his family and his values. He found his greatest joy in the company of his loved ones, particularly during the summers spent with his grandchildren, and enjoyed the quiet reflection of fishing.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Fay Maxwell McKinney; his children, Curtis McKinney and his wife, Amie, of Rural Retreat, Virginia, and Crystal Hamilton and her husband, JJ, of Raleigh, North Carolina; and his four cherished grandchildren, Benjamin, Emily, and Rebecca McKinney, and Bryanna Hamilton.

His memory will also be honored by his siblings: Randy McKinney of Beckley; James M. Jones and his wife, Michelle, of Shady Spring; Barbara Strachan of Steubenville, Ohio; and Melissa Dinkler and her husband, Rick, of Broadway, North Carolina; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday June 15, 2026 at 12 Noon at Calfee Funeral Home in Beckley, with Pastor Tom Maurer officiating. Interment will follow at Calfee Cemetery in Beckley.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Arrangements are under the direction of Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley. Online condolences and shared memories may be extended to the family at www.calfeefuneralhome.com.

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06/09/2026

Denzil W. Miller

Retired USAF Major Denzil W. Miller died June 6, 2026, in Sumter, SC

Born November 29, 1941, in Crab Orchard, WV. He was a son of the late Donald and Naomi Miller and stepfather Gilmer Hughes.

He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School class of 1958.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Naomi Miller, wife, Margaret Ann Bland Miller, a brother, Donald R. Miller and a daughter in law Christie R. Miller.

He was a retired Major with the USAF. Denzil joined the Air Force in 1959 and spent the next 28 years serving his county. This included tours of Germany, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. He leaves behind a legacy of dedicated service to the Air Force, rising from the enlisted ranks in 1973 to become a respected commissioned officer. As a valued and highly decorated member of the US Military, he was invited to participate in the Bootstrap program which is a specialized command-sponsored educational program at the age of 34 even through the cut off age is 30. The Bootstrap program allows active-duty enlisted members to attend college full time while in the USAF. He retired from the USAF in 1987.

He then owned his own home improvement business and retired in 2012.

He is survived by two sons, Don Miller (Christine) of Murfreesboro, TN, James Miller (Tracy) of Sumter, and a daughter Terri Vaughn of Clarksville, TN; five grandchildren, Cody Miller, Denzil "DW" Miller, Kati Hurst, Andrew Ferst, and Katie Miller; and numerous great grandchildren; brothers, Gene Miller (Robbie) of Chapel, NC., Virgil (Connie) of MacArthur, WV., JD Hughes (Pat) of Mt. Hope, WV, and Doug Hughes of Las Cruses, NM. And numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be Friday, June 12, 2026 in the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with his grandson, Pastor Cody Miller officiating. Burial will follow with full Military Honors at the Fitzpatrick Family Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow with full Military Honors at the Fitzpatrick Family Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked to send donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

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06/08/2026

Floyd Carl Stacey

Floyd C. Stacey ("Gramps"), 77, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia.

Born to Dover and Nettie Stacey in Buchanan County, Virginia on September 17, 1948. Floyd lived a life marked by service, resilience, and determination. As a young man, he proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he continued dedicating many years of his career to serving the United States government before retiring.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Debra Assey and family, Donna Maynor and family and sister Stacey Rowe and family.

Floyd spent much of his life in Costa Rica and Florida before returning to West Virginia in his later years to be near his daughter. Life often takes unexpected turns, and Floyd's final chapter brought an opportunity to reconnect with family, reflect on the past, and build relationships that time and distance had once interrupted. While his journey was not without mistakes or hardships, those who knew him understood that he was a man shaped by both his strengths and his struggles. In the years leading up to his passing, moments of reconciliation, forgiveness, and renewed connection became some of the most meaningful gifts shared between Floyd and those he loved.

Those who knew Floyd will remember his quick wit, strong personality, love of music, and ability to make people laugh. He enjoyed dancing, shopping, and keeping family on their toes with honesty, and stubborn charm.

In his final years, Floyd was cared for with unwavering love, compassion, and dignity. Though fiercely independent and determined to do things his own way, he allowed others to walk beside him through life's most difficult season. His family is grateful for the time they were given together. This brought understanding, healing, laughter, and the chance to know one another more deeply. Even in his final days, Floyd remained true to himself, sharing stories, jokes, and flashes of the spirit that carried him through a life filled with both challenges and perseverance.

Floyd's story reminds us that life is rarely perfect, and neither are the people who live it. Yet there is beauty in second chances, strength in forgiveness, and grace in choosing love despite the past. Though he is no longer with us, the memories created, lessons learned, and bonds restored during his final chapter will remain with those who loved him each in their own unique way.

In accordance with Floyd's wishes, a graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 1:00 at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest among his fellow veterans.

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06/07/2026

Corliss Gobble

Corliss “Corey” Gobble of Beckley, WV, passed away on June 5, 2026, at Raleigh General Hospital following a long valiant battle with several illnesses.

Born in Logan, WV, on February 25, 1950, Corey was the oldest son of Eugene and Beulah McDorman Gobble. His family moved to Raleigh County and settled in Rock Creek where he attended school and graduated from Marsh Fork High School in 1968.After a brief enrollment at WVU, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served twenty years. While in the service, he received a B.S. degree from the University of Southern Illinois.After retiring from the Navy, he moved to the Atlanta, GA area. There he worked in electronics until 2004. He then moved back to WV to care for his ailing mother. Later, he briefly worked for the U.S. Census Bureau and Raleigh County Board of Education as a substitute teacher.Corey was an avid reader, and puzzle enthusiast. He especially enjoyed golfing and playing poker with a wonderful group of men. He also loved watching sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinals and Marshall sports with his wife.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah of Beckley. His daughter, Fran McGuffey (Tom) Gough. Three brothers: Charles (Linda) of Xenia, OH, John (Barbara) of Mooresville, NC, and Ronald (Brandy) of Glen Daniel, WV. Stepdaughter, Jessica Palmer (Mount Hope). Grandchildren, Amber Jewell, Tyler McGuffey, Sebastian McGuffey and Paisley Palmer.

There will be no service at Corey’s request.

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06/05/2026

Nancy McGinnis Webb

Nancy McGinnis EWebb, 88, of Beckley, Wv passed away

Born March 4, 1938 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late James and Beulah Howell McGinnis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Conrad Glenn Webb and siblings, Rosemary, Ellen, Shirley and Linda.

She was a graduate of Trap Hill High School, Market Training Institute in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga College, Parma, OH and the American School of Technology.

Nancy was a former employee of United Airlines, licensed Ohio real estate associate, and administrator of Lakeview Child Care and Early Learning Center.

She retired from Berea City Schools in 2000 and moved back to WV in 2005.

She was raised in the church and considered it an honor to minister to the children in early childhood Christian education and music at her church in OH. She felt that children must be told of God's goodness and grace at an early age.

She is survived by her sister, Martha Darlington and brother, James McGinnis.

Services will be conducted at 12:00. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Vondie Cook, II officiating. Burial will follow in the Webb Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to her church, Cross Point Church of God, 110 Crescent Rd, Beckley, WV 25801.

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06/03/2026

Nancy Virginia Risner

In Loving Memory of Nancy Virginia Risner

Nancy Virginia Risner age 46, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Oct 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nancy dedicated her life to helping others. As a therapist and social worker, she devoted her career to supporting those facing life's challenges, offering compassion, guidance, and hope to countless individuals and families.

Above all else, Nancy was a devoted and loving mother. She leaves behind her cherished children, Deandre Risner and his fiancée, Haylee Smith; Ayden Reaves; and Aubrey Reaves. She was a proud N***y to Madelyn Gray, Zayden Smith, Rylee Risner, and Avayah Risner.

She is also survived by her loving siblings, Tomi and Jonah Schenker; Jerald and Veronica Risner; James and Kelsey Risner; and Juanita Martin and Andrew Stephens. She is further survived by her nieces Shannalee Stines, Morgan Kindelan, Tayler Risner, Genevieve Risner, Jayda Schenker, and Victoria Risner; her nephews, Jared Risner, and Tuari Schenker. Nancy is also survived by her god parents and family; James and Kay Duguid; Kristin and Levi Campbell; Mary and Darin Scurlock; and Eli, Sadie, and Samuel Scurlock.

Nancy will be remembered for her compassionate heart, unwavering strength, and deep commitment to making the world a better place. Though her time with us was far too short, the love she shared and the lives she changed will continue to live on in those who knew her.

A celebration of Nancy's life will be held at St. Stephens Episcipoal Church in Beckley WV on Saturday June 13, 2026, at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation, supporting research and advocacy for the disease she fought so courageously. https://ibcresearch.org/

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05/28/2026

Cecelia Augustine Brown

Cecelia Augustine “Augustene” Acord Brown, 88, of Wildwood, FL, Beckley, WV, Spruce Pine, NC and Oceana, WV, died peacefully on May 25, 2026, at her home by the lake in Northeast Georgia.

She was born on February 5th, 1938, in Glen Morrison, WV. to William R. and Athleen May Walker Acord.

She was married to the love of her life, James O. “Jim” Brown for 63 years, until he passed in January 2022. She was the mother of two sons. James William “Jimmy” Brown, deceased, of Spruce Pine, NC and Robert Shannon “Bob” Brown of Cleveland, GA.

Cecelia attended High School at Oceana, WV. She spent most of her days being a loving and caring mother and wife. She was loved dearly by her family. She worked at Brad Ragan Tire in Spruce Pine, NC. and was office manager for the late Dr Harvey Pratt Carter in Leesburg, Fl. She was very active at the Adamsville Baptist Church in Adamsville, Fl. up until she left Florida in early 2020.

Along with her son Robert, she leaves two cherished granddaughters, Kara Lauren Brown, and Hannah Jane Brown Blanton, daughter-in-law, Dru Ellen Pruitt Brown, as well as two great grandchildren, Oakley Blanton and Vayda Blanton all of Spruce Pine, NC.

Acree-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Cecelia Augustine “Augustene” Acord Brown.

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05/23/2026

Dolores June Daniel

October 6, 1931 - May 16, 2026

Dolores June Daniel, a resident of Walnut Creek Senior Living in Dayton, Ohio, left this life for the next on May 16 at the age of 94.

The second of five children, Dolores grew up in the communities of Bolt and Glen Daniel, WV. After graduating from Trap Hill High School in Lester, Dolores went to secretarial school and followed her sister Ernestine to Dayton, Ohio, where she worked for several local companies. Dolores also lived in the Washington, D.C., area, in Bethesda, Md., for several years with her sister Patty and near her sister Nancy. She worked for several federal agencies in the 1970s and '80s, including the Department of the Army and The Smithsonian. Ultimately, Dolores returned to Dayton and worked for a local hospital until she retired. Although she never returned to West Virginia to live, Dolores always called her family's farm west of Beckley home and visited her parents there for the rest of their lives.

Dolores prided herself on being strong and independent, and lived alone at Saint Leonard's Independent Living in Kettering, Ohio, until she was 93. She loved nature and walking outside, especially in the gardens and parks in Dayton. Even in her final years, she could be seen pushing her walker up the sidewalk, admiring the flowers and trees. Dolores loved to talk on the phone and was known to call Ernestine multiple times a day. She drove into her late 80s, mostly to visit Ernestine and pick up her favorite meal, a Wendy's cheeseburger, fries, chili and a frosty. When she could no longer drive, she delighted in having a Door Dash driver deliver Wendy's to her apartment.

A person of strong faith and fortitude, Dolores' strength was evident when she beat breast cancer in her 40s and melanoma at 90. When the melanoma returned when she was 92, Dolores had the difficult decision of whether she would again go through treatment, knowing it meant months of catching a bus every day to travel to appointments. "I will keep fighting as long as I can," she said.

Dolores is survived by her sister, Ernestine Daniel; nieces and nephews, Vicki, Karen, Kevin and Lisa Daniel, Craig Wiley and Laurie Alves; great nieces and nephews, Jake (and Katie), Haley and Reese Byrd and Nolan and Nat Johnson. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elson and Alice Daniel; brother, Gerald; and sisters, Patty and Nancy Daniel.

A memorial service and interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Park, Mausoleum B, in Beckley, WV, on 5/29/26 at 2:00 p.m.

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05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Doran Milo Cole

Doran Milo Cole, age 78 of Midway, WV passed away on Monday May 18, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.

Born on March 29th 1948 in Beckley WV, he was the late son of Sidney Cole and Ola Farley- Cole.

Doran was a coal miner then later worked carpentry and as a gun stock maker. Doran enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife Connie Cole of 45 years, brothers Dana and Jason, and granddaughter Kaitlyn Plumley.

Those left to cherish his memory include daughter, Sarah Plumley and husband Brian of Beckley; son James Cole and wife Tamara of Kernersville, North Carolina; siblings, Skip, Karen, Boyd, Cecil, and Letha; grandkids, Justin Cole and wife Michaela, Dakota Plumley, Patrick Plumley, Cameron Cole, and great grandkids, Ryder, Grayson, Haven, Nallah, Damion, Antwon, Evelyn, Beau, Emberleigh, Malik, Ayden, and Isaish. Lots of nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Sunday, May 24th at 2:00 PM at Calfee Funeral Home. Family will gather at 12:00 PM and friends at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Acord Mountain in Lester WV.

Pallbearers will be James Cole, Justin Cole, Ryder Coleman, Grayson Cole, Dakota Plumley, Patrick Plumley, Dale Acord, Michael Wheeler, and David Rose

In lieu of flowers donations towards the funeral would be appreciated.

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