Mr. Joseph William West of Nathalie, Virginia died at his home Sunday, October 07, 2012. He was born in Halifax County, Virginia on August 1, 1931 and was 81 years old. He was the son of the late Oshell West and the late Belle Richardson West and married to Mary Frances Ragsdale West who survives. He was a member of the Liberty Christian Church and a retired farmer. Mr. Joseph William West is survived by: His Wife Mary Frances Ragsdale West of Nathalie One Daughter Kathy Mann and husband Skip of Richmond Two Grandsons Clinton Joseph Mann and Christian William Mann Special nephew, Kelvin Ragsdale A number of nieces and nephews Preceded in death by one brother, Edward West Funeral services will be held Tuesday October 9, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Liberty Christian Church with the Rev. Tim Owen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at his home, 1021 Chisolm Tr., Nathalie, VA For memorials please consider the Liberty Vol. Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 195, Nathalie, VA 24577 or the Liberty Christian Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Debby Forlines, 4055 Liberty RD., Nathalie, VA 24577 Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfunerals.com