John E. Mays
Jan 31, 2014
John E. "Sonny" Mays, 82, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. John was an operating engineer and a member of International Union of Operating Engineers #132, a member of the American Legion, a US Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict, and a Baptist by faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Elbert...
Margaret Jane Coen
Jan 31, 2014
Margaret Jane "Janie" Coen, 68, of Charleston passed away on January 31, 2014 after a long illness. She grew up in North Charleston, was a former cook for Kanawha County Schools, and a former employee of Drug Emporium. She was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Irene White; and son, Chris Reed. Margaret is survived by sons,...
Thelma M. Pickrell
Jan 27, 2014
Thelma M Quick Pickrell, of Cross Lanes, was born on December 5, 1935 and went home to be with her Lord on January 27, 2014. Thelma graduated from Stonewall high school in 1954 and married Okey R. Pickrell on April 2, 1955. She worked for the Bank of Dunbar and Cross Lanes Library. Thelma was a member of Cross Lanes...
Genelea Pauley
Jan 18, 2014
Genelea Heater Pauley, 73, of Dunbar passed away very suddenly on January 18, 2014 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 3, 1940 to the late Orval and Georgia Heater. She spent her early years in Dunbar and attended Dunbar High School. She spent her last year of high school at Stonewall Jackson High School, but she always...
Velma Mae Hall
Jan 17, 2014
Velma Mae Hall, of Charleston went to be with The Lord on January 17, 2014. She was a loving mother and wife. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Taylor; loving husband, Charles Hall; and oldest son, Kenneth L. Hall. Velma is survived by her son, Danny Hall; daughter-in-law, Peggy Hall; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A visitation...
Lewis Richard Taylor
Jan 15, 2014
Lewis Richard Taylor, 76, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Hubbard Hospice House West. He was a retired diesel mechanic for Rish Equipment Company and was a native of Walton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, son, Kevin and parents, Bruce E. and Anna Ruth Taylor. Surviving are his daughter, Kimberly Taylor of Dunbar;...
Jackie Lee Goff
Jan 15, 2014
Jackie Lee Goff, 71, of Dunbar passed away at the Golden Living Center-Riverside on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Jackie was retired from the Dunbar Fire Department and was a Navy veteran having served his duty aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal. He attended Dunbar Mountain Mission Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Goff and Affreeda Goff...
Janice Louise Amburgey
Jan 12, 2014
Janice Louise Parcell Amburgey passed away peacefully from kidney and vascular disease on January 12, 2014 surrounded by her family and close friends. Those who knew Janice describe her as a wonderful friend, great woman who was caring, loving, strong and passionate about her family. She absolutely loved fresh tomatoes, preferably those picked from her son's garden (they always tasted...
Bess Lois Robertson
Jan 11, 2014
Bess Lois Robertson, 101, of South Charleston, went peacefully to our Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 11, 2014 surrounded by loved ones. Bess was born on August 13, 1912 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Okey Godbey in Marmet. She married LeeRoy Robertson on October 29, 1929. Bess was a seamstress at Stone & Thomas and was a...
Donald Ray Saxton
Jan 8, 2014
Donald Ray Saxton, 88, of South Charleston, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at his home. He was a retired instructor with the WV Rehabilitation Center and was a US Navy veteran of WW II. Surviving are his son, Donald R. Saxton, Jr. of Sioux Falls, SD; step-sons, Richard Weaver of South Charleston and Russell Weaver of Hurricane; sister, Carolyn...
Michael Anthony Barnes
Jan 7, 2014
Michael Anthony Barnes, 29, of Charleston, left peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 7th, 2014. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 17, 1984, Michael spent most of his formative years in Virginia, where he discovered his love of performing arts. He spent many years hosting and performing in various events in and around the Charleston area. Some of these...
Hardy Eads
Jan 3, 2014
H. H. "Hardy" Eads, 43, of South Charleston, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014 after a short illness at CAMC Teays Valley. He was our baby. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlen and Juanita Eads; sister, Mary Haas. Hardy loved to camp, play ball and bingo. He was well loved and will be missed by all...
Janene Louise Martin
Jan 3, 2014
Mrs. Janene "Jan" Louise Martin went to be with the Lord, peacefully in her sleep, on January 3, 2014, at home. Jan was an active member of Cross Lanes Baptist Church for many years. Her passion was going to church and being with her family. She had traveled the world at a young age with her family. She was a...
Derrel W. Bailey
Jan 2, 2014
Derrel W. Bailey, 74, of Ripley passed away on January 2, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston. He was born on July 29, 1939 in Riverside to Frank and Mable Bailey. Derrel served four tours with the US Army 82nd Airborne stationed at Fort Bragg, NC and served with Air America. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge....
James A. Ward
Dec 31, 2013
James 'Jim' A. Ward, 55, of Dunbar, passed away as a result of a pedestrian traffic accident on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Jim was a graduate of Dunbar High School and attended WV Institute of Technology and Marshall University. Jim worked for many years in the Building and Construction Trades Industry with Union Boiler Company as his primary employer. He...
Kathleen V. Bowen
Dec 31, 2013
On December 31, 2013 Kathleen Schoonover Bowen was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her savior, Jesus Christ. She was reunited with her husband, J.L. "Sam" Bowen, her parents, Winston and Ruth Schoonover, and eleven siblings. She is survived by her three daughters, Joan Pennington (Ernie), Joyce Schuda (Ted), and Connie Gibson (Robert/Luigi); seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Born...
Edward Ray Boggess
Dec 30, 2013
Edward "Ray" Boggess, 78, of Nitro passed away on December 30, 2013 after a short illness. He retired from Bayer after 30 years of service. Ray was a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Othur and Almeda Boggess; and sisters, Reba Harrison and Rosalie Raines. Ray is survived by his wife...
Roger Lynn Young
Dec 30, 2013
Roger Lynn Young, 77, of Cross Lanes, went to his heavenly home December 30, 2013, after a long illness. Born March 5, 1936, he was the son of Starr Rudie and Clara Jones Young. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. He served in the United States Marine Reserves and the United States Army. Roger was employed for...
Arcella Mullins
Dec 25, 2013
Arcella Mullins, 86, of Dunbar passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Putnam Care and Rehabilitation Center. Arcella had worked for many years at the family grocery store and retired from Heck's with twenty years of service. She loved to travel, to play bingo and enjoyed bowling with her bowling team. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Hysel Lee Gibson
Dec 22, 2013
Hysel Lee Gibson, 38, was taken home to be with our God in heaven on December 22, 2013. He was born in Charleston on July 11, 1975. The father of three, he loved his children dearly and would have made the world stand still for them if he could. He was a great son and brother and to anyone who...
