Leonard Jackson Cobb
Sep 26, 2014
Leonard Jackson "Jack" Cobb, Jr. 78, of South Charleston, passed away at home unexpectedly Friday, September 26th, 2014. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy Lawrence, of East Bank, father, Leonard Jackson Cobb, Sr, mother, Nellie Ruth Cobb, and two brothers, Charles Cobb and Lionel Cobb. Jack is survived by his three daughters, Vicki (Danny) Wolfe of Pinch, Aimee Cobb...
Jerry Gibson
Sep 24, 2014
Jerry Gibson, 72, of Dunbar, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and children, on September 24, 2014 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Fred and Gertie Gibson, brother, Bobby Gibson, and sister, Neysa Estep. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Brenda Greene Gibson, sons, Jerry (Deanie) Gibson Jr....
Deloris J. Lively
Sep 24, 2014
Deloris J. Odell Lively, known to her family and friends as Dee, died peacefully on September 24, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness She was 82 years young and had resided in Dunbar. She was born on July 1, 1932, the oldest daughter of the late Gaynor T. and Sabilla K Odell. Dee was a 1950 graduate...
Imogene Glenn Coon
Sep 12, 2014
Imogene Glenn Coon, previously of Dunbar, passed away at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life Care Center on September 12, 2014 in Wilmington, NC after an extended illness. She retired in 1989 from Kanawha County Schools after serving as an elementary school teacher for 25 years. After retirement, Mrs. Coon enjoyed living in Daytona Beach, Florida for 20 years. Mrs. Coon...
Douglas Eugene Ashley
Sep 10, 2014
Douglas Eugene Ashley, 43, of South Charleston passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014, after a long illness. He was formerly employed by Blizzard Custom Cycle of South Charleston and Benji's Harley Davidson of Huntington. Douglas is survived by his parents, William (Bill) Gale and Elsa Ashley of South Charleston; sister, Dawn Ashley of South Charleston; and numerous aunts, uncles and...
Susan K. Dunn
Sep 9, 2014
Susan K. Dunn, 53, loving wife, mother and friend, died September 9, 2014. Susie was born October 23, 1960 in Spencer. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School where she was active in the VIP's Show Choir. She spent two years caring for Mildred V. Smith and most recently worked for Dr. Somes Guha at Kanawha Medical Center, assisting with...
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...
