Obituaries

Aug 12, 2016

Linda Jean "Bubbles" Woodall, of South Charleston, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 12, 2016. She was born on April 29, 1952, to the late John W. Woodall Sr. and Lucille "Peggy" Miller Woodall. Linda graduated from South Charleston High School in 1970. She attended Marshall University until the most important thing in her life, her...

Aug 11, 2016

Matthew Frederick Cordie, 54, of Dunbar, was called home to be with the Lord August 11, 2016. He was born September 20, 1961 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert Oliver Cordie and Rosemary Helen Gossage. Matt worked for general services at the West Virginia State Capital for the last 10 years. He was a self-taught pianist and singer. Matt...

Aug 8, 2016

John Mickael Hoffman of Charleston passed away on August 8, 2016.

He was well loved by family and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, James and Kay Hoffman of South Charleston.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Tracy; children, Chris, Kristen and Josef Hoffman of Charleston; nine grandchildren;...

Aug 8, 2016

Mike Bailey, 58, of Charleston, passed away on August 8, 2016 after a long illness. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Earl "Geno" and Dorothy Bailey. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jo Ann Bailey; brother, Randy Bailey; children, Lisa and her husband, JR, and Timothy...

Aug 5, 2016

Sandra Smith Poe, 69, of Spring Hill, passed away on Friday August 5, 2016 at Thomas Hospital after a long illness. She was born January 11, 1947 to Opie D. and Aimee M. Smith in Charleston. Sandy retired from State of West Virginia DHHR after 17 years of service. She was preceded in death by her father; Opie D. Smith,...

Aug 5, 2016

Imogene Gillispie Hartwell, 72, of South Charleston, entered into the glory of Heaven with Christ Jesus to spend eternity on Friday, August 5, 2016. She was born into this world on December 10, 1943 to the late Edward Sr., and Gladys Irene Gillispie. Imogene was a faithful believer in Christ and proudly spoke of his grace and salvation frequently to...

Aug 5, 2016

Marilyn G. Stump, 61, of Charleston, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Tennyson and Devona Cossin, of Charleston, brothers Arlan and Gary Cossin and her sister Sandra Cossin. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Noldus Gus Stump Jr., 3 sons, Noldus Gus Stump III (Nikki), of Bancroft,...

Aug 4, 2016

David H. Walker DDS, 71, of Dunbar, passed away at Hubbard Hospice House West on August 4, 2016 after a courageous battle with a malignant brain tumor (glioblastoma). David was born in Charleston to the late Harold and Ella May "Skip" Walker. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School, Marshall University, and WVU School of Dentistry. David was the...

Aug 2, 2016

Thomas S. Landers, Sr., 75, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. Thomas retired from Ed's Sanitation. He loved fox hunting and was a member of the Fox Hunters Club. He was a member of Cross Lanes First Church of the Nazarene. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. He is survived by...

Jul 31, 2016

Denzil Hager, 70, of Charleston, passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2016. Denzil was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Navy and was proud to have served on the USS Ticonderoga. He retired from Heiner's Bakery with 30 years of service as a route salesman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Mary Hager. Denzil...

Jul 29, 2016

Larry "Al" Allen Morris, 66, of St. Albans passed away on July 29, 2016 after a long struggle with cancer. Larry was born to the late Wesley and Zona Morris in Racine. He served his country in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division in the Vietnam War. Larry worked at CAMC Memorial Hospital for 20 plus years. Larry was an...

Jul 27, 2016

Charles R. "Charlie" Keller, 70, of Charleston, took his final ride with the Lord on Wednesday July 27, 2016. He was born Nov. 15, 1945, in Charleston to the late Herbert and Irene Keller. Charlie worked at U.S. Steel Mining Company and at Ruan Trucking. He was a U.S. Army veteran and loved to ride his Harley with his MC...

Jul 24, 2016

Jeffrey A. Boggs, 41, of Nitro, passed away July 24, 2016 of a heart attack. He graduated from Nitro High School. Jeffrey loved the Wildcats, Notre Dame and WVU. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Dorothy Miller, and Elijah Cox. Jeffrey is survived by his children, Alexandrea Boggs Cox Brown (Michael) of San Antonio, Texas and...

Jul 24, 2016

Lee Cortes Dyess, Jr., 24, of Charleston, departed this life on July 24, 2016. Lee leaves behind many accomplishments to cherish such as: 2013 Hometown Heroes Boxing Multi-state Middleweight Champion; 2014 HHB Multi-state Middleweight Champion; 2015 HHB Multi-state Middleweight Champion; 2015 HHB "Boxer of the Year Award"; competed in the 2016 Olympic Qualifier Trials in Tennessee; won the HHB Challenge...

Jul 19, 2016

Jay E. Giffin, 78, went to his final commencement on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 following an extended cardiovascular battle. He was born in Johnstown, PA on September 25, 1937 to the late Earl and Verona Rhoads Giffin. Jay served three years as a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force after graduating from Adams-Summerhill High School and the University of...

Jul 18, 2016

Virginia Waugh Vaughn, born on February 1, 1923, of Cross Lanes, passed away on July 18, 2016, after a long illness. She enjoyed spending time at her "second home," Mardi Gras Casino and Resort. She also cherished her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, William L. and Burga Bailey Slater; her first...

Jul 16, 2016

Marie Hartwell Cottrill, 66, of Nitro, passed away on July 16, 2016 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Gary Cottrill; parents, Morris and Eva Mae Hartwell of Nitro; and sister, Charlotte Hartwell Skaggs of Nitro. Marie is survived by her sons, Gary Cottrill of St. Albans and Kenny Cottrill of Poca;...

Jul 15, 2016

Patricia Charlton Barnett, 75, of Dunbar passed away at Thomas Memorial Hospital on July 15, 2016. She was born on July 14, 1941 to the late James and Helena Charlton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James "Bud" Barnett. Pat is survived by her daughter, Laura Page and her husband, Joe; grandson, Jay;...

Jul 14, 2016

Cletus R. Walker, 78, went home to join his heavenly family July 14, 2016. He was disabled from Goodrich Gulf Rubber Plant, a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Beni Kedem Lodge, Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rites. Cletus was a US Marine Corps veteran and he graduated from Charleston High School, class of 1957. Cletus leaves behind daughters, Jaye Walker...

Jul 12, 2016

Donna Jean Lopez, 56, of St. Albans, passed away on July 12, 2016 after a long illness. She was born July 6, 1960, in Charleston to the late Chester and Thelma Wilmoth. Donna was a loving mother and was very devoted to her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gary Klingerman, Donna...