Obituaries

Nov 27, 2016

Alsea "Toad" Smith Newhouse, 90, of South Charleston, went home to meet the Lord Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Gulfside Hospice, Bayonet Point, FL.

She was a retired cosmetologist and the owner of the Caprice Beauty Salon, South Charleston. Alsea was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a devoted Christian woman that loved and served...

Nov 25, 2016

Larry R Burdette, 57, passed away on November 25, 2016.

He was born in Kanawha County to the late Clarence and Ruth Burdette on December 29, 1958.

Larry was a good mechanic.

He is survived by his son, Larry R. Burdette, Jr.; sisters, Deborah Burdette, Melissa Burdette, Mary Reed, Patty Burdette, Donna Burdette...

Nov 22, 2016

Steven Ronald Klindt, 52, of Dunbar, WV, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 22, 2016.

He was born in Racine, WI on June 23, 1964. Steven graduated from Superior High School in 1982 and joined the United States Coast Guard.

He worked as a locksmith in Pinellas County, FL. Steven enjoyed going to Tampa...

Nov 17, 2016

Opal Mae Slater, 84, of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016.

She was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County.

Opal was a member of Mountain Mission of Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Junior Westfall; mother, Ida Alberta Slater Hammonds; step-father, John Morgan Hammonds; sister, Naomi Geneva...

Nov 10, 2016

Mildred Settle, 91, a lifelong resident of Charleston, was called to be with the Lord on November 10, 2016.

Mildred was born September 16, 1925. She was married to the late Paul Settle. Mildred was a hairdresser for many years and later continued her education becoming a Nurses' Assistant.

Mildred was a proud member of...

Nov 9, 2016

Mildred Stewart Caldwell, 99, of Dunbar, died November 9, 2016.

She was born August 1, 1917 in Jackson County; moved to Dunbar at 7 months of age with her parents, Thaw Stewart and Ester Hanning Stewart (Harmon); and was a life-long member of Dunbar United Methodist Church.

Mildred graduated from Dunbar High School in 1934...

Nov 8, 2016

Sharon Sigmon, 69, of Sissonville, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2016.

She was a member of New Testament at Utah Road, Sissonville.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 52 years, Wayne Sigmon; two great-grandchildren that were still at home, Breanna and Delaney; children, Mike Sigmon, Tim Sigmon (Sibrina), and...

Nov 3, 2016

Ruth Ann Harper, 68, of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House.

She was born on December 5, 1947 in Charleston to the late Holley and Edna Parsons.

Ruth was a 1965 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, a member of Torch Bearer Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and...

Nov 2, 2016

Brandon Lee Javins, 24, of Sissonville/Charleston passed away on November 2, 2016 suddenly at home from natural causes.

Brandon was a loving husband, wonderful father, and amazing son. He was devoted to his family and God and loved fishing with his children.

He is survived by his mother, Kimberly Javins; father, James Burdette; loving and...

Oct 30, 2016

Terry R. Cogar, of Cross Lanes, went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2016.

Terry was a loving father, a great friend, and had a very giving heart. He was self-employed with multiple business endeavors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. and Blanche L. Cogar.

Terry is...

Oct 28, 2016

Our beloved mother, Martha M. Skeen, departed this world and entered into her Father's House in Glory on Friday, October 28, with her daughters by her side after a short illness, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

She was born on November 19, 1924 to parents, Bradford and Eunice Skaggs.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Oct 28, 2016

Frances Faye Given, 76, of South Charleston, passed away on October 28, 2016 at her home in South Charleston.

She married the late William Jack Given in Charleston. Frances worked at Tudors Biscuit World for more than twenty years.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Cindy Lee Ballard...

Oct 23, 2016

Neuell Lee "Newt" Haynes, 84, of Sissonville, died October 23, 2016 in Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Newt was a Christian and a member of Union Valley Gospel Tabernacle. He retired from Orders and Haynes Paving.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ami Haynes and Hermia Gertrude Berry Haynes; brothers, Buck, William Jr. and...

Oct 23, 2016

John Willie Powell III was born on December 13, 1948 to John Willie Powell Jr. and Ruth Elizabeth Moatz Powell. In the early years, John was educated in Kanawha County Schools. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School and went on to attend four years of advanced education at West Virginia State College (now University). John also served...

Oct 21, 2016

Betty Lee Burns, 90, of Dunbar was born on August 2, 1926 in Ward, West Virginia and passed through Heaven's portal on October 21, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Burns; parents, Ray and Elma Adkins, Sr.; and sister, Wanda Straub.

Betty is survived by her sons, Ansel Terry Burns of...

Oct 17, 2016

Evelyn Ruth Atkins, of St Albans, peacefully left this world on October 17, 2016 to reside with her Heavenly Father.

She was born in Boone County on December 20, 1929 to Oscar Mose Workman and Mae Belcher Workman.

Ruth was preceded in death by husband, James; daughters, Rebecca and Marilyn; son, Joey; brothers, Ben and...

Oct 17, 2016

James Corbett Mullins, 71, of Charleston, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 17, 2016 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He was born in Charleston on June 22, 1945 to the late William and Harriet Mullins.

James was a loving husband to the love of his life to...

Oct 14, 2016

Lila "Faye" Rose, 93, of South Charleston, passed away on October 14, 2016.

She was born on October 17, 1922, in Clendenin, to John Edward Rose, Sr. and Beulah Shaver Rose.

Faye attended a business school after high school graduation and began working at Union Carbide Corporation where she worked for 43 years before retiring...

Oct 12, 2016

Ruth Allen Gray, 88, died after a stroke on October 12, 2016.

Ruth Mae Allen was born on January 24, 1928 in St. Albans to "Dean" and Verna Allen. She grew up in Eleanor and attended Poca High School. She married Jeff D. Gray, II in 1946, and lived in Dunbar for over 65 years. Her husband...

Oct 10, 2016

Charlene Bailey, 78, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord October 10, 2016. She passed peacefully in her home after a long illness with dementia.

She was born August 6, 1938 to the late Worthy & Viola Wickline.

Charlene was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed. She was...