Obituaries

Apr 9, 2013

Linda Ann Cook, 67, of Elkview, passed away April 9, 2013.

She was a great woman who cared for everyone as if they were family. Linda was a true believer and is now with the Father in Heaven.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cook Sr .; son, Wayne Cook; daughter, Crystal Cook ;...

Apr 8, 2013

Opal Francisco Tinsley died Monday, April 8, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Opal was born on February 26, 1923, in a log house on Tyler Mountain. She was the first of nine children born to Orion Francisco and Nellie Bowen Francisco. At age 19, Opal married the love of her life, Johnie A. Tinsley. Even though they had no children...

Apr 6, 2013

Ralph Eugene "Gene" Simmons, 87, passed away on April 6, 2013, at the Hubbard Hospice House West, after a short illness.

Ralph was born on May 16, 1925, in Spencer, to the late Ralph and Minnie Simmons.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine, to whom he was married for 46 years.

Ralph...

Apr 4, 2013

John Allen Stalnaker, 58, a former Marine, died April 4, 2013, at his home in Dunbar. He is survived by his daughters, Annie Humphrey of Marmet, Sheena Stalnaker of Charleston; sister, Virginia Atkins of Aberdeen, NC; brothers, Denver Olin Stalnaker of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Pete Stalnaker of Cedar Grove; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was...

Apr 3, 2013

Vernon Edward Fowler, 68, of Nitro passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House West. Vernon was an active member of the Ohio St. Church of God. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a truck driver. He is survived by his lifetime companion Donna Fowler of Dunbar; sisters, Dorothy Elkins of Fla. and Betty...

Apr 3, 2013

Rev. Charles "Chuck" Wesley Carter, 83, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2013 after a long illness. He loved to sing and preach; he sang and traveled with the Carter Family and pastored at Lowland Baptist, Tyler Mountain and Garrison Avenue Free Will Baptist Church. He loved to race and build his own stock cars....

Apr 2, 2013

David Allen Cottrill, 47, of Poca died April 2, 2013 after a very short illness.

David was preceded in death by his father, James R. Cottrill, Jr. and most recently, his grandmother, Helen Irvin of Dunbar.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Jean Cottrill, his brother and sister-in-law, Jamie and Linda Cottrill, niece, Katie Cottrill, nephew,...

Mar 30, 2013

Perry F. Larch, 77, of Charleston passed away on March 30, 2013 after a long illness. He worked for Kanawha Brick and Block for over 40 years and was a member of the Laborers' Union #1353. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Larch. Perry is survived by his sons, John Larch, Wayne Larch, and Ashley Larch; daughters,...

Mar 30, 2013

Shelia K. Pauley Wood, 67, of South Charleston, passed away on March 30, 2013 after a short illness. She was a lifelong member of Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene and very active in Women Ministries, Sunday School, Lights of Bethlehem, Bread of Life, and she was always "in charge." She was a graduate of South Charleston High School and...

Mar 28, 2013

Arnold Eugene (Gene) Adkins, 84, of South Charleston passed away on March 28, 2013. He was born April 11, 1928 to Leslie and Pearl Adkins of Branchland, He had accepted Christ as his Savior and had a good relationship with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Imogene Bays Adkins; brothers, Arlo Adkins, Lando Adkins,...

Mar 24, 2013

Harlen Herman Eads, 78, of South Charleston, born December 9, 1934, passed away March 24, 2013 at his home after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rev. Juanita J. Eads; brothers, Roy Eads, Jimmy Eads, and Timothy Brown; father, Howard Eads; and mother, Juanita Eads-Brown. Harlen is survived by five sons, Terry Eads and wife...

Mar 24, 2013

Charles L. Skees, 90, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at his home in Dunbar. He retired from Union Carbide with 21 years of service and then owned/operated an over the road truck service. Charles was a US Navy veteran of WW II, having served from 1942 to 1945. He was a member of the Dunbar Masonic...

Mar 23, 2013

John Robert Sturgis, 47, of Dunbar, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House. He was born on March 1, 1966 in Huntington. Surviving are his daughter Amy; parents, Elizabeth and Linwood "Butch" Sturgis of Dunbar; brothers, Charles Joseph Sturgis and Linwood "Butch" Sturgis, III. He is also survived by several grandchildren and a host of relatives and...

Mar 18, 2013

Clarence Joseph Goff, 74 years old, son of the late Lee and Margaret Goff, died March 18, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House West after an extended illness. He was retired from CAMC – General Hospital with 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Judith and his brothers, Millard, Robert and Gary. Surviving are...

Mar 16, 2013

Paul Alan Thomas (PT), 57, of Dunbar passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at his home following a long battle with liver disease and complications of a liver transplant. He was born April 29, 1955 in Dunbar. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of '73. Paul was a Parade Magazine All American Football player in 72-73, a...

Mar 15, 2013

Lorrie Elizabeth Fenn (Burger) of Floyd, VA, formerly of Dunbar, WV, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 30 on March 15, 2013. Lorrie is survived by her loving husband Joshua B. Fenn, parents Donald C. and Nanette Burger of Dunbar, sister Stephanie and brother-in-law Erick Dingess of Sod, WV, best friend Jasmine McClain of Huntington, WV, aunt Colletta Gray...

Mar 14, 2013

Albert Ross Lewis, V, 35, of Nitro was born July 8, 1977, and went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2013 at home. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert Ross Lewis, III, Romeo Curtis Alford, and Katie Roberts Johnson. Prior to his serious car accident in 2009, he was an IT Manager at Virginia College...

Mar 11, 2013

Blanch Louise Elmore, 73, of Cross Lanes went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 11, 2013 after a short illness. She was a very loving and caring person. She loved children and enjoyed taking care of the children in her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles T. and Ollie Mae Elmore; brother, Joe Elmore....

Mar 10, 2013

Kimberly Dawn Fore, 47, of Charleston was born on May 29, 1965 and passed away on March 10, 2013 after a short illness. She loved animals, and cherished her three dogs. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Mildred Fore, and Earl and Hazel Landers. Kimberly is survived by her parents, Robert and Clara Landers Fore; and...

Mar 8, 2013

Lillie Means Buckalew, 95, of Elgin, SC, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Lexington (SC) Medical Center Extended Care. She was a former resident and business woman in Dunbar, having retired from the Singer Sewing Machine Co. and then later owning the Viking Sewing Center in Dunbar. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Reginald H....