David Ray Hartwell
Dec 25, 2014
David Ray Hartwell, of St. Albans, went to be with the Lord on a very special day, December 25, 2014. He was born in Charleston on October 29, 1943 to the late Ray and Kathryn Hartwell. David retired in 2012 as the Maintenance Manager for Hickory Mills Apartments, in Hurricane. He loved spending time with family and friends. His children...
James Alan Walther
Dec 20, 2014
James Alan "Bo" Walther of Nitro passed away December 20, 2014 of complications after surgery. He was a graduate of South Charleston High School Class of 1970 and a Private Specialist in the United States Army. He was a retired painter. Bo loved to play golf and pool. He was an avid WVU fan. He loved his family and friends....
Wandel Ray Mullins
Dec 19, 2014
Wandel Ray Mullins, 77 of Dunbar, went home to be with Jesus Friday December 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Catherine Mullins, one brother, five sisters, and one son. Wandel worked as a mechanic at Jack Cambell's Colonial Exxon for 45 years. He sang with Magic Valley Quartet for many years. He also sang...
Shawn Brandon Spangler
Dec 15, 2014
Shawn Brandon Spangler, 33, passed away on December 15, 2014 after a short illness. He graduated from Winfield High School in 1999 and attended West Virginia State University majoring in Business Management. Shawn was employed by United Parcel Service. He loved the Chicago Bulls, WVU Football & Basketball, Nascar and the Philadelphia Eagles. Shawn was preceded in death by his...
Paul Richard Cavender
Dec 15, 2014
Paul Richard Cavender, 89, of Kenna, peacefully departed this life Monday, December 15, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and two brothers. Paul was a good man who was loved for the warmth and caring in his heart. He was a wise man who taught by the...
Dennis Belcher
Dec 12, 2014
Dennis Belcher Sr., 88, of Campbells Creek, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Belcher and a great-granddaughter, Ashley. Dennis is survived by his son, Dennis Belcher, Jr. (Darlene); daughters, Patty Kuhn (Tommy) and Judy Reed; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Teddy and Bobby Belcher. A memorial...
Charley M. Nelson
Dec 10, 2014
Charley "Chuck" M. Nelson III of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2014 after a long battle with diabetes. Charley, known as "Chuck" to many, was retired from the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department as Assistant Chief and from the City of South Charleston. He loved playing the guitar, spending time with friends and hunting....
Michael Shaun Mallett
Dec 9, 2014
Michael Shaun Mallett, 37, left this world too soon on December 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his MaMaw Willie and PaPaw Ernie. Shaun graduated from South Charleston High School in 1996 and San Diego Golf Academy in 2006, excelling in designing custom golf clubs. He loved his Bengals, Mountaineers, and Hillside Rams. Shaun is survived by his...
Brenda Kae Burket
Dec 8, 2014
Brenda Kae Carrier Wallot Burket, 71, of South Charleston, quietly passed on Monday, December 8th. Brenda was born November 4, 1943 to Sid and Pribble Carrier. Brenda spent 20 plus years in the retail industry and had pursued her college education throughout this time. She always had time for her family and friends. She will be sadly missed by all....
Richard L. Dunlap
Dec 8, 2014
Richard L. "Dick" Dunlap, 73, passed away at home on December 8, after a two-year battle with melanoma. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard H. and Thelma Greenlee Dunlap; brother-in-law, Robert Wooten; and sister-in-law, Giny Dunlap. He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1959 where he participated in football and was a member of three state championship track teams....
Annie Marie Reed
Dec 8, 2014
Annie Marie Prather Barnett Reed, passed away December 8, 2014 peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters, Bonnie A. Taylor and Shelia K. Williams, after a long illness. She was born August 11, 1933 to the late Andrew and Bonnie Myers Prather of Cabin Creek. Annie enjoyed shopping with her best friend, Lillian "Tootsie" Honaker, who passed away prior to Annie....
Madeline L. Anderson
Dec 8, 2014
Madeline L. Anderson, 83, of Charleston passed away December 8, 2014, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Minnie Miller; husband, William Sonny Anderson, grandsons, Dustin R. Fields and Cameron J. Ward; sisters, Freda Saunders, Esa Casdorph, Pauline Morris, Mable Hughart, Margaret Tucker; brothers, Henry Miller and Brady Miller. Madeline is survived by...
Mildred Iona Castle
Dec 7, 2014
Mildred Iona Parshall Castle, 71, passed away on December 7, 2014 at Crawford County Care Center in Saegertown, PA. Mildred was born in Charleston, to the late John N. and Blondena C. Parshall. She grew up in Charleston, and worked at Classic Shoe Store as a clerk for several years. She also worked as a clerk and retired from Kmart....
Elizabeth Jane Rhodes
Dec 5, 2014
Elizabeth Jane Rhodes, 64, of Dunbar, passed away at home on Friday, December 5, 2014 surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with cancer. She was retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital after many years of service. Jane was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Wesley Hamrick, Jr. and her infant son, Dennis Alan Rhodes. She is survived...
Penny Gail Sampson
Dec 1, 2014
Penny Gail Sampson, 57, of Alum Creek passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014. Arrangements are in care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
Richard Meadows
Nov 27, 2014
Richard Meadows, 56, lifelong resident of Charleston, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 27, 2014. He attended George Washington High School and was retired from C&O Railroad. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Loretta Harrah. Richard is survived by his mother, Sandra Meadows of Charleston; father, Ted Meadows of Cross Lanes; son, Michael Meadows of Charleston;...
Frank H. Dunlap
Nov 24, 2014
Frank H. Dunlap, 56, of Holland, KY, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on November 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Reta Dunlap. Frank is survived by his sister, Denise Riley and husband, Mike of South Charleston; 2 two nieces, Addison and Sarah Riley; and several cousins and their families. Services will be held at...
Julia L. Byers
Nov 22, 2014
Julia L. Byers, 73, of North Charleston, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Julia Byers; brothers, George, Charles, Tommy and Dicky Byers; sisters, Delina Byers, Catherine Witham and Amunda Lasley. Julia is survived by her brother, Dean Byers, and his wife, Nell. Thanks to all of...
Robert Burl Crowder
Nov 22, 2014
Robert "Bob" Burl Crowder, 74, of Dunbar passed away on November 22, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House. Bob retired from DHHR Office of Laboratory Services after 48 years of service. He was member of the Dunbar Masonic Lodge #159, a 33rd Degree member of Scottish Rite, KCCH Investment Team, Tyrian Chapter #13 R.A.M., Kanawha Commandry #4, Charles W. Wise #137...
Wade Carte
Nov 21, 2014
Wade Carte, 49, of Charleston passed away on November 21, 2014. He was a 1983 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School and worked for over 20 years at Myers Transfer and Storage as a dispatcher. Wade is survived by his mother, Judith I. (Carte) Ellard of Charleston; brothers, Mac A. Wade, III and his wife, Teresa of Elkview and Damian...
