Betty Carnes
Mar 22, 2015
Betty Bell Carnes, 87, of South Charleston passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at her daughter's home in N.C., surrounded by family. She was born on December 28, 1927 to the late Fannie Bell (Gillespie) and Howard Osmer Woodall, she was the 3rd of 4 girls. She married "Corky" Carnes on May 31, 1947. Betty attended Mt. Mission Church....
Stephen W. Reed
Mar 21, 2015
Stephen W. Reed, 70, of Dunbar passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015. He was a U. S. Army veteran and worked as a millwright. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents Bud and Norma Reed. He is survived by his son, Chad Reed; daughter, Heather Reed; grandchildren, Dustin and Jesse Reed; brother, Jerry Reed; sisters, Nancy Pennington, Linda...
Henry H. Evers
Mar 21, 2015
Henry H. "Hank" Evers, 93, of Teays Valley passed away on March 21, 2015 after a short stay at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Born to William Evers and Jennie DeVriese Evers on October 10, 1921 on a farm located on the outskirts of Chicago, Ill. Hank was the oldest of eight children. After working his way through school, he graduated...
Helen Harmon
Mar 20, 2015
Helen Harmon, 89, of Dunbar died on Friday, March 20, 2015, at home after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Otis and Golda Coffman and was born in Dunbar on January 1, 1926. She was a life-long resident of Dunbar where she made a home for her family. She was a Christian, a member of Dunbar...
Eulah Peggy Pridemore
Mar 20, 2015
Eulah Peggy Pridemore. 87, went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2015. She was born June 26, 1927, in Charleston, WV. She was the daughter of the late Herman Miller and Martha King. In addition to her parents, Eulah was also preceded in death by her husband, Alva Pridemore; her daughter, Sharon Y. Swim; her son, Paul...
Okey R. Pickrell
Mar 18, 2015
Okey R. Pickrell, 81, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. He was born on Sept 12, 1933 in Leroy, Jackson County to the late C. W. Pickrell & Ilia M. O'Dell Pickrell. Okey moved to Dunbar in 1939 and graduated from Dunbar High in 1952. He started working for C & P Telephone Co...
Charles Ernest Melton
Mar 18, 2015
Charles Ernest Melton, 87, of Dunbar passed away on March 18, 2015. He was born on October 17, 1927 to the late Arnie and Clara Melton. Charles was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from American Viscose. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with the Rev. Paul Baldwin officiating....
Michael Joseph Duttine
Mar 17, 2015
Michael Joseph Duttine, 68, of Charleston, passed away March 17, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House West after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Lina Duttine; a brother, Carl Duttine; and an infant sister. Mike is survived by his wife, Joyce; one brother, Ralph of Hurricane; several nieces, nephews and friends. According to his...
James A. Russell
Mar 9, 2015
Dr. James A. Russell, Jr., former college President, passed on Monday, March 9, 2015. He served as Professor of Industrial Technology and Chair of the Division of Professional Studies at West Virginia State University in Institute. Under his leadership the Electronics Engineering Technology program received professional accreditation by ABET. He was appointed Interim President for the years 1986-1987. Following retirement,...
Clarence Henry King
Mar 6, 2015
Clarence Henry King, 62, of Charleston, passed away March 6, 2015. He was born in Simmons Creek to the late Earl Henry and Elsie H. (Campbell) King. Clarence worked at Magic Dry Cleaners, Carol's Cleaners, and for several tree cutting companies, including Knolls & Sons Tree Service of Chicago. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Anna Louise Lutz
Mar 4, 2015
Anna Louise "Anne" Lutz, 88, originally of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015, while hospitalized at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, OH. Born Nov. 30, 1926, she was one of four children of the late Jessie & Hattie Hedrick of Charleston. She had resided in Westerville since May 2004. Anna worked as a telephone operator after she left high...
Randy Allen Taylor
Mar 3, 2015
Randy Allen Taylor, born May 28, 1955, went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2015 after suffering a heart attack. He was the son of Dewey Ray Taylor, who preceded him in death, and Betty Taylor In addition to his mother, Randy leaves to mourn his memory his caring wife of 35 years, Donna Taylor; daughters, Brandy...
Lavater Antoinette Gardner
Feb 28, 2015
Lavater Antoinette Garrison Gardner, 89, of Detroit, Michigan, died February 28, 2015. She was born February 18, 1926, in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of the late George C. and Gladys O. Garrison. In addition to her parents, Lavater was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Gardner and her brother, George C. Garrison, Jr. She was a member of...
Roger Alan Songer
Feb 28, 2015
Roger Alan Songer, 58, of Charleston, went to his eternal home in Heaven February 28, 2015. He was born May 6, 1956 in Charleston to the late Fred and Anne Fields. Roger was a Navy veteran and an upholsterer by trade. He loved to watch Marshall & WVU sports. He found the good in everyone and was soft spoken. In...
William Edward Mace
Feb 27, 2015
William Edward Mace, 87, of Poca, passed away February 27, 2015 after a long battle with dementia. He was retired from Mouldagraph Corporation, where he had worked for many years. William was preceded in death by his wife, Libby Mace; sisters, Nellie Rollyson and Edith Priddy; parents, William and Myrtle Mace. He is survived by his son, Michael Mace and...
William Breeden
Feb 27, 2015
William "Bill" Edward Breeden, 87, of Tyler Mountain passed away Friday, February 27, 2015 at Thomas Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Bill, a marine veteran, was a Christian with a strong sense of family and a strong work ethic. From a very young age, Bill worked many jobs to provide for his loved ones. His favorite job,...
Carol Starcher
Feb 23, 2015
Carol Starcher, 72, of South Charleston passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; who cherished her family. Carol is survived by her children, Joe Goodwin, Tim Goodwin, John Starcher, and Jennifer Starcher; grandchildren, Sara Stevens, Emily Goodwin, Mike Starcher, Brooke Starcher, Josh Starcher, and Chelsea Starcher; and great-grandchildren, Jacob Scheline, Jezalin Pontier,...
Minnie Elizabeth Turley
Feb 22, 2015
Minnie Elizabeth Turley, 82, of Dunbar passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015. She was born on June 5, 1932 in her home in Dunbar to Homer and Mickie Robinson. Minnie was a hard working wife and mother. She helped raise all 7 of her grandchildren and other children in the neighborhood. Minnie worked at Pierpont Elementary School cafeteria, in...
Freda Williamson
Feb 22, 2015
Freda Williamson, 82, of Dunbar, left this world to be with the Lord on February 22, 2015 after a very long hard battle with cancer. She passed at home with her loving family by her side. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was a faithful member of Marmet Community Church. She was retired from Shoney's. Freda...
Terresa Lee Casto
Feb 17, 2015
Terresa Lee "Terry" Casto , 60, of Ansted, (formerly of Dunbar) went to be in the arms of Jesus on February 17, 2015. Terry spent most of her life in Dunbar and was a member of Dunbar First Baptist Church. She won multiple Special Olympics medals and could make everyone smile just by entering the room. Terry enjoyed her coloring...
