Obituaries

Dec 5, 2016

Margel Barr Cain, 87, of Dunbar, passed away on December 5, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House West.

She was born on August 28, 1929 in Moorefield to the late Glenn and Delena Barr.

Margel was a cook for Kanawha County Schools.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Dec 5, 2016

James Russell Little, 66, raised and lived his entire life on Tyler Mountain passed away suddenly at home on December 5, 2016.

He was born on December 23, 1949 to the late Joel Ray Little and Freddie Mae Roberts.

James was a friend to everyone and attended McKinnon Presbyterian Church on Tyler Mountain.

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Dec 3, 2016

Jarrell "Rick" Martin

Rick Martin, 60, passed away, after a long battle with COPD, on December 3, 2016 with his wife and sons by his side.

He was born on June 13, 1956 in Charleston, to the late Frank and Louise Martin.

Rick is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carla Rust...

Dec 3, 2016

Claude Allen Roop, 50, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 in Charleston.

He was born April 18, 1966 to the late Ronnie and Juanita Roop in Baltimore, MD.

He was a carpet layer for most of his life. He is "free as a bird" now. He was his sister Renee's "baby" because their...

Dec 2, 2016

Margaret Ann Keller, 91, of Nitro went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2016.

Margaret was born in Cabin Creek to the late Otto and Grace Michaelson. She was a devoted wife and mother. Margaret was a faithful Christian of Dunbar Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by her husband of 66...

Nov 30, 2016

Thelma Burdette Pauley, 91, of South Charleston, went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2016.

Thelma was a homemaker and enjoyed baking. She was involved in her church, Mountain Heights Church, where her husband pastored for 44 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Benny Pauley; parents, Sylvester Burdette and...

Nov 29, 2016

Willie Mae Cook-Coleman, 78, of Dunbar, passed away on November 29, 2016.

Services will be at noon on Tuesday, December 6, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, St. Albans with Reverend Dr. Michael A. Poke officiating. Burial will follow in Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar.

Visitation will be one hour prior...

Nov 29, 2016

Mildred Meadows Atkins, of St. Albans passed away at Hubbard Hospice House West on November 29, 2016.

She was born in Charleston on March 11, 1926, a daughter to the late Robert (Bob) and Ada Smith Meadows.

Mildred was a member of Abney St. Church of God, St. Albans.

In addition to her...

Nov 28, 2016

Allen E. Hunt, 81, of Scott Depot, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2016.

He was a member of the Dunbar Church of the Nazarene for 32 years.

In addition to his parents, Clayton and Golda Hunt, he was preceded in death by his sister, Glendine Looney and former wife, Joyce Hunt....

Nov 27, 2016

Jack Martin, Jr., 62, was born September 17, 1954 to the late Jack and Beatrice Martin of Dunbar. On November 27, 2016 he slipped peacefully away.

Mr. Martin was a lifelong resident of West Virginia, and a construction worker.

He was preceded in death by his wife; sisters, Bernice Herring and Barbara Wyatt; and brothers,...

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...