Obituaries
March 5, 2021

Kimberly ‘Bo’ Woodrow Rife – Roscoe

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Kimberly “Bo” Woodrow Rife, 67, of Roscoe, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Williamson, W.Va., on Aug. 30, 1953, he was the son of Woodrow and Eunice Atwell Rife. Bo received his Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech in engineering. He worked as an engineer for Alpha Natural Resources and enjoyed gardening at home. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Bonnie Lou Terrill Rife; a son, Craig Rife of Roscoe; two daughters, Christie (Thomas) Savage of Boyer, Pa., and Melissa (Nathan) Dennison of North Strabane; three grandchildren, Dakota and Nicholas Dennison and Pierson Savage; a brother, Kirk Rife of North Carolina; and two sisters, Dee Lersch and Jo Bradshaw, both of Texas. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC., Roscoe. Online condolences may be expressed at www.melenyzer.com.

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