Ruby O. Hill
Feb 7, 2013
Ruby O. Hill, of Charleston, entered into heaven's gate on February 7, 2013. Ruby was born in Kentuck, Jackson County on July 1, 1914 to William and Hettie Jane Casto. Ruby was predeceased by her parents; her husband, James C. (JC) Hill; son, James Robert (Bob) Hill; three sisters and two brothers. Ruby is survived by her daughter, Joretto Bailey...
Virginia M. Janney
Feb 6, 2013
Virginia "Ginney" M. Janney departed this life February 6, 2013 as a result of a short and sudden illness. She was met at heaven's gate by her husband, Harry B. Janney; mother and father, Emory and Verna Summers; and sister, Zelma Summers; along with a host of friends and loved ones. What a wonderful life she lived! She was a...
Gladys Fay Thaxton
Feb 3, 2013
Gladys Fay Thaxton, 79, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House. She was a retired manager with C & P Telephone Co. She is survived by her nephew, Charles McNeil of Scott Depot. It was Mrs. Thaxton's wish that there be no visitation or service. Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
Ronald Eugene Held
Feb 2, 2013
Ronald Eugene Held, 72, of Winfield passed away suddenly on February 2, 2013. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church. Ronald was retired from UPS as an air manager, and former service manager at Harley Davidson of WV, S. Charleston. He was a long time member and former president of the Harley Owner's...
Bessie Mae Barnes
Jan 31, 2013
Bessie Mae Barnes, 101, of Clearwater, FL, passed away January 31, 2013. Bessie was born on February 18, 1911, in Jefferson Township, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Giles and Cora Booth and her siblings, Agnes Tucker, Mansel Barnes, Thelma Pitman and Robert Booth. Bessie received her undergraduate degree from Marshall University and obtained a Masters of...
Amelia Ann Brammer
Jan 30, 2013
Amelia Ann Brammer, 70, of Tornado, went home to be with the Lord and her mother and brothers and sisters who passed on before her, on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and a 46 year member of the Tornado Apostolic Church, where she was very active and loved the children's church. She is...
Alan Hugh Blake
Jan 29, 2013
Alan Hugh "AB" Blake, 56, of Dunbar, passed away at his residence Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He was born June 22, 1956, in Charleston to the late Averill H. Blake and Melvina J. (Lovejoy) Blake. He is survived by his daughters, Brea M. Blake of South Charleston and Nakia A. Cole of Texas; sister, Mary J. Blake Hill of Dunbar;...
James N. Jarrett
Jan 27, 2013
James N. Jarrett, 84, of Charleston passed away peacefully with his children around him on January 27, 2013 of natural causes. He was born on April 15, 1928, was a retired truck driver, and a member of Teamsters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark O. and Thelma W. Jarrett; brothers, Donald R. Jarrett, S. Mark Jarrett, and...
Irene Lottie Wheeler
Jan 25, 2013
Irene Lottie Wheeler, 92, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, the Rev. Garfield W. Wheeler. Irene was a devoted Christian and attended the Goff Mountain Community Mission Church. She is survived by her four children, Donna Cooper of Cross Lanes, Carla Smith...
Clifton Howard Drake
Jan 22, 2013
Clifton Howard Drake, 82, of Nitro, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. He was a member of Sunlight Church and was a retired UMWA member, Local 340. Clifton loved to operate heavy equipment. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, and wife of 28 years, Phyllis; and grandson, Casey...
Margaret Delores Curl
Jan 21, 2013
Margaret Delores Curl, 100, of St. Albans, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at Dunbar Center. She was a member of the Dendron Baptist Church, Dendron, Va. and was a native of Richwood. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Mallory of St. Albans; granddaughter, Roberta Murphy of Cross Lanes; grandsons, Eric Mallory of St. Albans and Craig Mallory of...
Ralph Arthur Chapman
Jan 20, 2013
Ralph Arthur Chapman, 86, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at the Arbors, Gallipolis, OH. He graduated from Charleston High School and attended the Cincinnati Art Academy. He gave his life to Jesus in 1971 and was a member of the Brown United Methodist Church. Mr. Chapman was a US Navy...
Clyde Orville Shultz
Jan 14, 2013
Clyde Orville Shultz Jr., 56, of South Charleston, passed away on January 14, 2013 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara June Shultz. Clyde is survived by his son, Travis Shultz; father, Clyde Shultz Sr.; brothers, Herbert "Butch" Shultz, Horce Shultz, Kenneth Shultz, and Norman Shultz; sisters, Mary Kennedy, Patricia Williams, Cynthia Adams, and...
Ronald Scott Mcgraw
Jan 12, 2013
Family and friends celebrate the life of Ronald Scott McGraw of Cross Lanes, who was born on November 3, 1964 and left this life on January 12, 2013 at the age of 48. Raised in Dunbar, Scott graduated as an accomplished tennis player from Dunbar High School in 1983 and continued his studies at Marshall University. He was president of...
Arleen Ruth Lawhorn
Jan 11, 2013
Arleen Ruth Lawhorn was born on May 19, 1946 and entered the Gates of Heaven from home on January 11, 2013, after suffering from a long illness. She was always an angel on earth, and is truly one now in heaven. Arleen had many homes, she lived in Elkhart, IN, in Charleston, and Jane Lew, and her final home was...
Frank Epperly
Jan 9, 2013
Frank Epperly, Jr., born March 25, 1925, passed away January 9, 2013, at the Hubbard Hospice House with his children by his side. He was the son of the late Walter F. and Ella Adkins Epperly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty of 65 years. His sisters, Virginia Phalen, Christa Belle Young, and Betty Miller. Half brothers...
Myrtle Mae Saunders
Jan 7, 2013
Myrtle Mae Saunders, 76, of Charleston, went to be with The Lord on January 7, 2013. She was a loving mother and a wonderful grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Saunders; and her parents Franklin and Cleo Tate. She is survived by her sons, Thomas L. Saunders and Greg Saunders both of Charleston; daughter, Kimberly Murphy...
Judith A. Taylor
Jan 6, 2013
Judith A. Taylor, 73, of St. Albans, passed away on January 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Taylor; and her parents, Ari and Velma Fernatt. She is survived by her sons, Samuel Taylor and wife Anita, and Matthew Taylor and wife Leslie; sister, Sherry Hann; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be...
Alice Jo Bays
Jan 3, 2013
Alice Jo Bays, 75, of South Charleston, passed away on January 3, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Division Hospital after a long illness.
Alice retired from Bell Atlantic Telephone Company after 28 years of service. She was a lifelong resident of South Charleston, a graduate of Charleston High School and attended Charleston School...
Pauline Barnette
Jan 3, 2013
Pauline Sayre Barnette, 95, of Melbourne, Fla., passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 in Melbourne. Pauline was a former resident of Dunbar and was a member of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church in Dunbar. After moving to Florida, her membership was transferred to the United Methodist Church in Melbourne and was later transferred back to the Dunbar United Methodist...
