Arthur "John" Stout
Sep 9, 2014
Arthur Vernon "John" Stout born August 23, 1921 in Diana, passed away peacefully at his home in Dunbar, on September 9, 2014 following a short illness. John proudly served two tours in the Army during the Korean War and was a prisoner of war for thirty-one months before receiving an honorable discharge on Oct 29, 1953. Prior to moving to...
Cammi Lynn Smith
Sep 8, 2014
Cammi Lynn Smith, 43, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2014. Cammi had a free spirit, who had a heart that was as solid as gold. She was an outstanding person, mother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her mother, Madelyn; and brother, Rocky. Cammi was survived by her sons, Timothy and...
Donald E. Mason
Sep 8, 2014
Donald "Donnie" E. Mason, Jr., 55, of Loudendale went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2014 after a hard fought battle. He was a dedicated West Virginia Mountaineer fan, loved fishing, camping, and golfing. He was preceded in death by his twin sons, Kerry and Barry Mason; brother, Terry Mason; and grandparents, Edith and Hank Ballard and Charles...
Mary Lucy Midkiff
Sep 6, 2014
Mary 'Lucy' Midkiff, 81, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2014, following a long illness at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Midkiff, and father, Lloyd Jenkins. She is survived by sister, Freda Jenkins, of Julian, and half sister, Brenda Smith of Gordon, WV; daughters, Teresa Gillispie...
Earl D. Hatcher
Sep 4, 2014
Earl D. Hatcher, 85, of Vinton, VA formerly of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 4, 2014. He was a member of Vinton Baptist church and before moving to Vinton he was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Charleston. He liked wood turning and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobart...
Ruby Jean Kidd
Sep 4, 2014
Ruby Jean Kidd of Cross Lanes passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 following a long illness. Ruby was born on January 2, 1937 in Kanawha County, the daughter of Arnold and Frances Saunders. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Cecil Kidd. Also preceding her in death were her parents; sisters Carmalee Saunders and Frieda...
Charles Edward Mcneil
Aug 31, 2014
Charles Edward "Ed" McNeil, went home to be with Jesus on August 31, 2014 surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born June 17, 1953 to Dorothy Thaxton McNeil and Paul Edward McNeil in Charleston. Ed was a 27 year representative of AFLAC but he will be most fondly remembered for his years of coaching softball in...
Julie Ann Johnson
Aug 29, 2014
Julie Ann (Simpson) Johnson "Julie Bug", 49, passed away in her home in Newton on Friday August 29, 2014. Julie was born on June 2, 1965 in Charleston to Barbara Sue (Simpson) Smith and William Lee Simpson. Julie was a graduate of Nitro High School and later attended West Virginia State University where she received her degree in Hospitality Management...
Thelma Louise Elkins
Aug 29, 2014
Thelma Louise Elkins, 92, of Dunbar passed away on August 29, 2014. Thelma graduated from Sherman High School in 1940. After graduation, she served as "Rosie the Riveter" in Baltimore, MD. She was later married in St. Augustine, FL to Baxter Elkins in 1943. Thelma was on the first Boone County Jury which allowed women to serve. She was a...
Alice Ruth Huffman
Aug 27, 2014
Alice Ruth Huffman of Charleston, born November 27, 1943 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House West. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; mother and father, Louise and Willard Means; mother-in-law Clella Huffman; brothers, Doyle, Charlie, David, Claude, Elsie and Jimmy. Alice was a loving mother and grandmother....
Phyllis Jean Holley
Aug 26, 2014
Phyllis Jean Holley, 87, of Dunbar died August 26, 2014, at her residence. She was born February 28, 1927, a daughter of the late Hobart Koontz and Gladys Marie Jones Koontz. She was preceded in death by her husband Jeffery Rudolph Holley; brothers, Russell Edison Koontz and Jackie Ray Koontz; sister, Jacqueline Faye Koontz Bowman; grandson, Scott Elliott Martin; and...
Marion W. Rainey
Aug 22, 2014
Marion W Rainey, 86, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died peacefully August 22, surrounded by family. He is reunited in heaven with the love of his life, Doris and his Savior Jesus Christ. Preceded in death by Doris, his parents Marion W. and Virginia S. Rainey, his brother, Leonard Rainey and his sisters JoAnne Rainey and Linda S. Martin and...
Betty Geral Lane
Aug 21, 2014
Betty Geral Lane, of Charleston, born on January 21, 1943, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2014. She was a joyful servant of Christ at East Point Apostolic Church. She never tread far from her beloved West Virginia home and loved surrounding herself with family and friends, always offering a warm smile and a heartfelt hug to...
Eleanor Luvada Hudson
Aug 12, 2014
Eleanor Luvada Morris Hudson, 93, of Charleston passed away on August 12, 2014. Eleanor was a 1938 graduate of Charleston High School. She worked at DuPont during World War II and retired from WV Library Commission-Cultural Center Reference Library in 1985. She enjoyed traveling and ballroom dancing, played bridge, and was an avid swimmer. She was a long time member...
Eugene D. Stewart
Aug 10, 2014
Eugene D. Stewart "Blue", 82, of South Charleston was taken by the angels to be with our Lord on August 10, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. Eugene was born to Maude Ida McCallister Stewart and Leonard Luther Stewart in Smithers on October 18, 1931. He married Lucy Ellen Miller on October 23, 1952. There were three...
Anthony E. Wazelle
Aug 7, 2014
Anthony E. Wazelle, Jr., 70, passed away August 7, 2014 after a short illness. He retired from the South Charleston Police Department after 29 years of service, and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Tony loved boating, biking, and spending time with his family and friends. He was instrumental in starting "Tony's Kids Christmas in July," which...
Gary Vannoy
Aug 6, 2014
Gary Vannoy, 73, of St Albans entered into rest on August 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clova and Virginia Vannoy. Gary is survived by his wife, Gail; sons, Jimmy, Michael and Jesse; stepchildren, Jeannie Foster and Jay Foster; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; sister, Patricia Brown; brother-in-law, Richard Brown; several nieces and nephews. He...
Ricky A. Garretson
Aug 3, 2014
Ricky A. Garretson, 52, of Dunbar passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014, at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was an eight year volunteer for the Charleston Blvd. Rod and Run and Doo Wop, was an avid fisherman, and loved John Wayne westerns. Ricky was employed by the West Virginia Department of Highways, North Charleston Division. He was...
Elizabeth Beach
Aug 2, 2014
Elizabeth "Sis" Beach, 85, of South Charleston went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2014. She was a lifetime member of South Charleston First Church of the Nazarene. Sis retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital after 35 years of service in the Dietary Department. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Beach; parents, Garland and Sallie...
Brenda K. Adkins
Aug 1, 2014
Brenda K. Adkins, 58, of Tyler Mountain went to heaven on August 1, 2014. She was always a loving and caring mother and grandmother, and she will be missed deeply. She was preceded in death by parents, William and Ollie Johnson; and sister, Maggie Honaker. Brenda is survived by her children, April Bradshaw, Scott Bogg, and Dewayne Winell and their...
