James Merrill Richard
Jun 28, 2014
James Merrill Richard, 57, of South Charleston passed away June 28, 2014, after a short illness. James was preceded in death by his father, Charles "Lindy" Richard. Leaving behind to finish the work he started, his loving and devoted wife, Mary Jane Richard; children, Jamie Mallory and Mike, James Richard II and Debra, Tiffany Richard and Travis Tyler; grandchildren, Michael...
Natalie Ann Barton
Jun 28, 2014
Natalie Ann Barton, 82, of South Charleston passed away June 28, 2014, at the Elizabeth Hubbard Hospice House. She was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Singing was the blessing and love of her life. She had been a soloist at Rock Lake Presbyterian Church and Baptist Temple. One of the greatest highlights of her life was in 1979...
John Robert Fraser
Jun 28, 2014
John Robert Fraser, Jr., "Johnny", 66, of South Charleston passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 24, 1947, a son of the late J.R. "Bob" and Doris James Fraser. He is also preceded in death by his younger brother, Eddie Fraser and Phil Brick, who was like a big brother. He is survived...
Elvera Lewis
Jun 27, 2014
Elvera (Jenny) Lewis of Charleston, beloved daughter of the late James and Elsie Legge Quinn peacefully passed away on June 27, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Jenny was born in Wellsburg on September 30, 1929. She retired from C & P Telephone Company as a supervisor with over thirty years of service. After retiring she took up the art...
Eva Jane Casto
Jun 27, 2014
Eva Jane Casto, born July 19, 1928, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. Eva was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Edward (2008); son, Johnnie (1978); parents, Jim and Letha Davis; and several siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Day; two granddaughters, Shauna (Mike) Allison and Shannon (Tom)...
Irene Elkins
Jun 23, 2014
Irene Ward Elkins, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed from this life and entered heavenly gates on Monday morning, June 23, 2014 at the home of her daughter, Sandra Newell in Louisa, Virginia. Born May 15, 1915 in Craigsville, she was a daughter of the late Arthur K. and Esta Ward. Also preceding her in death are two daughters, Patricia...
James Delbert Blackwell
Jun 23, 2014
James "J.D." Delbert Blackwell, Jr., 70, of South Charleston went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 23, 2014 at home, after a long illness. He was a member of Teamsters Local #175 and was an avid hunter. J.D. and his wife, Jane were both saved at Brown's Chapel, Dry Ridge. He was preceded in death by his wife...
Marilyn Ann Hodge
Jun 20, 2014
Marilyn Ann Hodge, 67, of Dunbar passed away on June 20, 2014. Marilyn was born on May 28, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, and two sisters. Marilyn leaves behind her three sisters, Rece Holstein, Kathy Hodge both of Dunbar, and Tammy Hodge of South Charleston; two brothers, Elvin Hodge of Charleston and Jerry Hodge...
Bette M. Hardin
Jun 19, 2014
Bette M. Hardin, 90, of Dunbar died June 19, 2014, following an extended illness. Bette was born October 26, 1923 in Athens County Ohio, daughter of the late John and Sarah "Ella" Snyder Shepard. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis F. "Red" Hardin, her parents and six siblings. She is survived by her children, Dr. Kevin (Sandra)...
Alva Edward Riffee
Jun 18, 2014
Alva Edward Riffee, 97, of Charleston, was called to Heaven on Wednesday, June 18, at Hubbard House following a brief illness. He was surrounded by close family and loved ones. He is survived by his wife of nearly 74 years, Beulah Casto Riffee. Alva was a kind, generous and selfless man who always treated others as he would have wanted...
Claude Greyson Lanham
Jun 11, 2014
Claude Greyson Lanham, 85, of Dunbar went to be with The Lord on June 11, 2014. He was retired from Union Carbide after 36 years of service. Claude served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a longtime member of Dunbar United Methodist Church. He also enjoyed wood carving and was an avid race fan...
Clarence Durwood Plumley
Jun 11, 2014
Clarence Durwood "Bud" Plumley, 71, of Charleston passed away on June 11, 2014 at home after a long illness. He was born June 29, 1942 in Glade, WV to the late Goldie Martin Plumley and Jack "Curtis" Plumley. He worked for many years at Capitol Chrysler in their auto body shop and in other shops throughout Charleston. He also worked...
Mavis Helen Asbury
Jun 8, 2014
Mavis Helen Asbury, 77, of Palacios, TX passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Detar Navarro Hospital in Victoria, TX. She was a member of Cedar Lane Baptist Church in Cedar Lane, TX. As a wife and mommaw, she devoted her life to her family. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ray and Effie Beard; and her brother, Noel...
Russell Johnny Dunlap
Jun 3, 2014
Russell "Johnny" Dunlap, Sr., 75, of Charleston passed away on June 3, 2014 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Lucy Dunlap; four brothers; and one sister. Johnny is survived by his wife, Brenda Dunlap; sons, Russell Dunlap, Jr. and David Dunlap; daughters, Lisa Snodgrass and Deanna Bartram; sisters, Alice Selbe and Phyllis...
Marie Stidd
Jun 2, 2014
Marie Finerty Stidd, 91, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2014. She was born on August 6, 1922 in Wilmington, Delaware to Martin and Mary Finerty. Marie was a member of Christ the King Church and was a resident of Dunbar for 62 years. Marie was an elementary school teacher in New York State and Ohio for more than 15...
James Terry Summers
May 30, 2014
James Terry Summers, 64, of Tyler Mountain, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Logan and was an avid Mountaineer and NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Winfred and Katherine Sexton Summers and by his brother, Larry Summers. Surviving are his daughters, Sherrie DeBord and her husband,...
Doris Marie Peaks
May 27, 2014
Doris Marie Bausley Peaks, 87, of Winona passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. She was a member of the Hico Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and later attended the Dunbar Congregation. Doris was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and crafts; but what she was most proud of was her children. She loved to shop and talk to family and...
Linda Kay Means
May 24, 2014
Linda Kay Means, 64, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2014 after a long illness. She was a homemaker and the things she cherished the most were being a loving and caring wife and mother. She previously worked for Southern Hills Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Virginia...
Edward Moore
May 23, 2014
Edward "Ed" Moore On May 23, 2014, Dad traded in his home here on earth for a new Heavenly Mansion made just for him. He is in the arms of our Lord and Savior, and is reunited with the love of his life Helen; his mother and father, Charles and Mary; and brothers, Larry and Terry. Those left to cherish...
Harold Ray Cole
May 20, 2014
Harold Ray Cole, Sr. of St. Albans passed away on May 20, 2014. He was 84 years old. He was on January 15, 1930 in Fayette County to the late Walter and Ann Cole. In addition to his parents and eight siblings, he was preceded in death by his son, Harold Jr. Harold was a carpenter, coal miner, an avid...
