Richard Michael “Mike” McBee

Richard Michael “Mike” McBee, age 77, a resident of Philippi passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 10, 2025, at his residence. Mike was born December 7, 1947, in Philippi; a son of Richard Lee McBee and Betty (Haller) McCollough and stepmother Evelyn (Gutshaw) McBee. Mike was united in marriage on August 21, 1970, to Kathi Sue (Skidmore) McBee.

Mike retired as a lab supervisor, from Philippi Development Mines and worked for various others in the state. Mike served in the US Airforce from 1965- 1969. He was a member of VFW #410. He was also a member of Mary’s Chapel Church where he was born again in 1982 and loved the Lord. He served as Adult Sunday School Teacher and was also a lay speaker at the church. Mike served as a trustee for Mary’s Chapel Cemetery.

Mike enjoyed fishing, hunting and bowling. He always had endless words of wisdom that he loved to share with others. Mike was the life of the party and was known to his close friends as “Donnie Ho”. But above all, Mike loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Mike is survived by his loving wife Kathi; daughters Lesli Golden and husband Mark, Traci McBee and companion Mikie Richardson; grandchildren Bryanne and Nicholas Tustin, Mykal and Mallori Hoffman; siblings Teresa Goodnow, Kevin McBee, Allen McBee and Karen Weaver; several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family; also, feline companion Dory.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents Richard Lee McBee, Betty McCollough, and Evelyn McBee; grandparents Ira and Vesta McBee.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Sunday September 14, from 5-8 pm and on Monday September 15, from 10am- 12 pm. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel with Mike’s nephew and dear friend Pastor Eric Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Mary’s Chapel Cemetery.