Martha Audrey Francisco
Oct 20, 2013
Martha Audrey Francisco, 77, of Charleston passed away on October 20, 2013 after a long illness. She took special pride in being a grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Francisco; and son, David Francisco. Martha is survived by her sons, Danny Francisco and wife, Suzie of Tampa, FL, Mike Francisco and wife, Sharon of...
Kathleen Smith
Oct 19, 2013
Kathleen Smith, 92, of Summerville, S.C., formerly of Teays Valley, entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of October 19, 2013, at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, SC. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 24, 2013 from 12 to 1 p.m. at Keller Funeral Home in Dunbar, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Burial will follow...
William Denver Duncan
Oct 19, 2013
William Denver "Bill" Duncan, 84, of Liberty, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013, at his home. He was a retired electrician for Libby-Owens-Ford Glass Company and a US Army veteran. Bill was a member of the Bill Monroe Blue Grass Boys from 1957 to 1960 and was inducted into the Blue Grass Hall of Fame in Owensboro, KY. He was...
Carol Kallay
Oct 18, 2013
Winfield resident, Carol Kallay, age 64, was called to heaven on October 18, 2013. Formerly from Newark, Ohio, she was born to Orval L. Cross and Maxine (Radwell) Cross on May 1, 1949. She was a 1967 graduate of Newark High School. She held an elementary education degree from Glenville State College in Glenville, W.Va. She also held an MA...
Leonard Joseph Larkin
Oct 17, 2013
Leonard Joseph Larkins, 77, of Sumerco, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was a native of Detroit, Michigan and was a quality engineer with Ford Motor Company and retired from Volkswagen. Leonard was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Norman...
Jo Ann Pauley
Oct 15, 2013
Jo Ann Pauley, 70, of South Charleston went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2013 after a short illness. Jo Ann was very caring and hard working person who was devoted to those she cared about. She spent most of her time as a caregiver, helping the elderly and Alzheimer patients. Jo Ann is survived by her loving...
Virginia Asbury
Oct 14, 2013
Virginia Dare Asbury, 86, of Cross Lanes, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House West. She was a strong Christian woman, dedicated to her family. She loved to work in her garden, especially caring for her roses. Virginia loved to cook and liked to feed everyone. She was preceded in death by the love of her life,...
Selina Frances Allen
Oct 13, 2013
Selina Frances Allen, 93, of Cross Lanes, died Sunday, October 13, 2013, of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her mother, Selina May (Reed) Fast and her father, Howard Glen Fast; her husband, Harold Lee Allen and two sons, Albert Glen Allen and Terry Lee (Chips) Allen; and by her brothers, Jennings, Vivian, Dwight and Bob Fast. She...
Naomi May Keen
Oct 12, 2013
Naomi May Keen, 71, of Sissonville, went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2013. Naomi was a devout Christian and attended Grapevine Chapel. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a dear friend to many. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jerry Denver Keen, Sr. Naomi is survived by her sons,...
Janet Marie Rader
Oct 10, 2013
Janet Marie Rader, 76, was called into Heaven on Thursday, October 10, 2013, in Hubbard Hospice House West in Spring Hill. She was born March 31, 1937, in Richwood. Janet was retired from the WV Probation and Parole Board and graduated from WV State College with a B. S. in Criminal Justice. She was a member of the former Humphrey's...
Richard Lee Craddock
Oct 6, 2013
Richard Lee "Richie" Craddock, 34, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Rhonda Briscoe; sister, Cassie Hartwell; grandmother, Pat Winfree; grandfather, Rodney Craddock. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, at Cornerstone Church of God, 120 W. 19th St, Nitro. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service,...
Kevin Guy Liberty
Sep 29, 2013
Kevin Guy Liberty, 45, of Dunbar, beloved son, brother, and father, went to rest peacefully in Heaven on September 29, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Janet Liberty; father, Kenneth Liberty; brother, Robert Liberty; and sisters, Patricia Cook and Stephanie Liberty. Arrangements are in care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
John F. E. Peter
Sep 22, 2013
John Frederick Ernest Peter, 75, of South Charleston, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013, at Dunbar Center. He was a retired truck driver for Cardinal and Yellow Truck Lines and was a native of Beckley. John was the son of one of the five founding members of St. Timothy Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul...
Stephen Lee Mullins
Sep 20, 2013
Stephen Lee "Steve" Mullins, 68, of St. Albans, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, surrounded by his family at home, following a short illness. He was born in Milton to Inez Josephine Harshbarger Mullins and Froud Franklin Mullins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Sandra Sue Mullins Bias and his beloved grandson, Garrett Stephen...
Lurana Mae Stump
Sep 20, 2013
Lurana Mae Stump, 78, of Cross Lanes, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House West. She was a former legal secretary and was a member of the Kings Way Christian Church. Lurana was a native of Jackson County. Surviving are her husband, Robert Stump; sons, David Hoffman and Barry Stump and his wife, Becky; daughter, Marilyn Colby...
Elliott Howard Martin
Sep 20, 2013
Elliott Howard Martin, 70, of Sissonville, was called to be with the Lord after a tragic tractor accident on Friday, September 20, 2013. He was retired from the Cross Lanes Christian School and was a member of the North Hills Baptist Church. He volunteered for the Jolly Seniors in Cross Lanes and served as the chaplain for the Roxalana Fellowship...
Iva Mae Clarkson
Sep 20, 2013
Iva Mae Clarkson, 85, of St. Albans went to be with the Lord, Friday, September 20, 2013. She was surrounded by her family at her home. She was the remaining on of ten children, born March 17, 1928 to the late John and Beatrice McCormick of Sumerco, WV. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Robert...
Carl R. Cain
Sep 19, 2013
Carl "Rick" Cain, 53, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013. Carl was a life-long resident of Dunbar. He graduated from Barton County Community College and was an honorable discharged US Veteran of the Persian Gulf War. He was retired from the US Army Reserve and the US Postal Service in Nitro, WV. Carl was a former Union Steward and active...
Nellie Louise Ware
Sep 18, 2013
Nellie Louise Stone Ware, 84, of South Charleston, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at her home. She was formerly employed as a stenographer and office manager at Thomas Memorial Hospital and was a member of the First Christian Church in South Charleston and Logan. Surviving are her sons, Charles Richard "Rick" Ware of South Charleston and David Leonard Ware...
Jimmy M. Summers
Sep 14, 2013
Jimmy M. Summers of Dunbar passed away on September 14, 2013 at Golden Living Center, after a long illness. He was born September 7, 1933 in Frame, WV. Jimmy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Ravenswood, WV. He was a Korean War Veteran and a loving lifelong husband and father. He is survived his loving wife, Wanda June Summers...
