Charles F. Cole
May 26, 2017
Deacon Charles F. Cole Jr., age 71, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, May 26, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Charles was born on May 10, 1946, in Kanawha County to proud parents of Charles Sr., and Inez L. Gregory-Cole. He educated in Kanawha County Schools, South Charleston....
Ellen Louise Cox
May 26, 2017
Ellen Louise Cox, 87, of Gallipolis, Ohio, formerly of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, May 26, 2017.
She was born on January 1, 1930, in Winfield to the late Herschel and Mimie Taylor.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Cox; sister, Alta...
Clarence Wayne Fugate
May 24, 2017
Clarence "Wayne" Fugate, 61, of Charleston passed away on May 24, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents, C.A. and Phyllis "Jean" Fugate; and niece, Darlena Lanham.
Wayne is survived by his brothers, David, Gary, Paul (Teresa), and Roger Fugate; sisters, Lynn Lanham, Sandy Jones, Sherry Branscomb (Billy Bob); and a host of...
Paul Tobia
May 23, 2017
Paul Tobia, 78 of Tornado, died May 23, 2017, peacefully in his home after his courageous battle with cancer.
Paul was born July 31,1938 in Dehue, WV, to his father Agustino Tobia and his mother, Virginia Alice Burns who proceeded his death along with Paul's siblings, Katherine, Ruby, Bertha, Louis, Romie, Emanuel and James Tobia.
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Jack Dea Crouch
May 22, 2017
Jack Dea Crouch Sr., 83, of Dunbar, passed away on May 22, 2017.
Jack was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and retired from FMC as a chemical operator. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Louella Crouch.
Jack is...
Louvenia Gray
May 19, 2017
Louvenia Gray, 90, of Charleston, went to be with her heavenly father on May 19, 2017.
She was born August 14, 1926 to the late George and Laura Breckenridge in Sharon, WV (Cabin Creek). Louvenia attended Kanawha County Schools. She worked in the housekeeping department of the former Morris Harvey College. She was a cook at the...
Kitonya Leona Ball
May 11, 2017
Kitonya Leona Ball, 39, of South Charleston, formerly of Logan, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 11, 2017, surrounded by her loving husband and family at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a brave and courageous battle with colon cancer.
Kitonya was born on January 31, 1978 in Bluefield. She graduated from Logan High School in...
William Joesph Smith
May 11, 2017
William "Will" Joesph Smith, 17, of Poca, went home to be with the Lord on May, 11, 2017.
He was born on September 17, 1999 in Charleston to Danny and Dawn Smith.
Will was a junior at Poca High School, where he was known for his joking, smile, and outward personality. He got his love...
William Harrison Atkinson
May 11, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of William ("Bill") Harrison Atkinson, Jr. of Poca, announce his passing after a brief illness at the age of 75. After one final prayer, he passed away peacefully on May 11, 2017, with family by his side.
Bill was born in St. Albans on October 6, 1941, the son...
Jason Daniel Finney
May 10, 2017
Jason Daniel Finney, 42, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, after 5 ½ years of battling Melanoma. Jason passed away at Hubbard Hospice House surrounded by his family and girlfriend.
He graduated from South Charleston High School class of 1993, where he was an All-State Pitcher. Jason was a member...
Sean A. James
May 8, 2017
Sean A. James, 35, of St. Albans, formerly of Dunbar, passed away May 8, 2017 at his home.
He was born July 8, 1981 in Charleston, the son of Bill and Pam James.
Sean was a 2000 graduate of South Charleston High School.
Sean spent his working career as a parts manager and...
Delma M. Kirby
May 7, 2017
Delma M. Kirby, 83 of Dunbar, passed away on May 7, 2017.
She was a faithful member of Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle, where she was an active member of the choir.  She loved her church and lived a faithful Christian life.
She was the owner of "Delma's Family Hair Care and Tanning Salon" for many years....
Ashley Elizabeth Clark
May 4, 2017
Ashley Elizabeth Clark, 22, of St. Albans, passed away on Thursday May, 4, 2017.
She was born on September 19, 1994 in Charleston to David and Vickie Clark.
Ashley attended Pierpont Community and Technical College in Fairmont. She was due to graduate on May 12, 2017. She was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa...
Wayne Edward Fleshman
May 3, 2017
Wayne Edward Fleshman, 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, surrounded by his family.
Wayne was born in Charleston on June 15, 1932. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School class of 1950. Wayne attended Morris Harvey College, where he proudly served as manager of a championship football team. He...
Jo Ann Zirkle
Apr 27, 2017
On April 27, 2017 the world became a little less bright and Heaven a little more crowded due to the passing of Jo Ann Zirkle.
Jo was born on February 4, 1952. She lived the majority of her life in the Dunbar and Cross Lanes area. She graduated from Dunbar High School in 1970 where she acquired...
Gregory Dean Garland
Apr 27, 2017
Gregory Dean Garland, Sr., 60, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2017.
He was a devoted, loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, William E. Garland; mother, Laura M. Garland of Dunbar; brothers, Richard and Billy; and...
Tressie Jean Burdette
Apr 21, 2017
Tressie Jean "Jeannie" Burdette, 60, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 21, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on March 21, 1957 in Charleston to the late Otis and Betty Butler.Jeannie was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and a friend to many. She was loved and will be...
Thomas G. Burger
Apr 20, 2017
Thomas G. Burger, 59, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017.
He was born on September 26, 1957 the son of the late Charles and Hilda Burger.
Tommy retired from DuPont after many years of service. He loved playing sports, especially volleyball, riding his Harley, and spending time with his daughter and friends....
Ann Rose Eckard
Apr 19, 2017
Ann Rose Eckard, 94, formerly of South Charleston, had a gentle passing on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
She was born on December 31, 1922, in Stockport, Ohio, to the late Ward and Pansy Henry.
Her life was her work. She retired from Union Carbide after 36 years, and was involved with the 5th Avenue Church...
Violet Louise Riffle
Apr 19, 2017
Violet Louise Riffle, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, took her heavenly flight on April 19, 2017 at the young age of 90 to join her husband, Sam.
She is survived by her daughter, Cora Legg (Leroy); granddaughter, Polly Blaylock (David); grandsons, Randy Legg and TJ Legg (Renitta); 6 great grandchildren, Kat Blaylock Egnor, Tyler Blaylock,...
