Helen Jean Irvin
Feb 22, 2013
Helen Jean Withers Irvin, 87 years old of Dunbar, died peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston, following a severe stroke. She had suffered symptoms of Alzheimers Disease for the past 5 years. She was born May 30, 1925, to Charles Robert Withers and Emma Jean Rowsey Withers in Mason County. She married the...
Albert L. Hager
Feb 22, 2013
Albert "Abie" L. Hager, of Charleston, born July 13, 1920, was called home by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 22, 2013. Abie served in the Navy as an Aviation Chief Radioman (Combat Air Crewmen) during WWII, wherein he received a WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and two Campaign Medals. After serving his term during WWII, his...
Richard D. Miller
Feb 19, 2013
Richard D. Miller, 83, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2103 after a long illness. He was retired from the Telephone Company after 42 years, and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was the best husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded by his parents, Frank and Naomi Miller; brother, Sherley Miller. Richard is survived by his...
Oretha B. Pleasant
Feb 14, 2013
Oretha B. Pleasant, born March 15, 1937, passed away on February 14, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House, surrounded by family. She was a graduate of Garnet High School and retired from the Charleston Job Corps Center after 31 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald; daughter, Kimberly; and grandson Lawrence Booker. She is survived by her daughters,...
Diana Sue Tinsley
Feb 14, 2013
Diana Sue Runion Tinsley, our beloved wife, daughter and sister, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at her home. She was a former monitor technician for CAMC – Memorial Hospital with 29 years of service. She was preceded in death by her niece and great nephew, Ashleigh Runion and Weston. Surviving are her loving...
Donald Owen Cooney
Feb 11, 2013
Donald Owen Cooney, 69, of Charleston passed away on February 11, 2013 due to complications from colon cancer. The family would like to advise everyone to have a colonoscopy, so they would be aware of any early signs of cancer. Donald was retired from Kroger after more than 30 years of service, and was a member of Kingdom Hall of...
Phyllis Carol Martin
Feb 10, 2013
Phyllis Carol Martin, 78 of Culloden, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a long illness. She attended Morris Harvey College and was employed by Southern Coal Corporation and Ryder Trucking Company. She was highly involved in Right to Life and the Christian Coalition, and was a former treasurer for Kelli...
Goble G. Mundy
Feb 9, 2013
Goble G. Mundy,Jr., 91, of Cross Lanes, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was a master electrician with IBEW Local #466 and was a US Army veteran of WW II. Goble was a Baptist and a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. He was preceded in death by his...
Cecil Roy Meadows
Feb 8, 2013
Cecil Roy Meadows, 81, of Nitro and Scott Depot, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a US Army veteran and retired from Union Carbide Construction. Mr. Meadows was a member of the Nitro Church of God and the Nitro Senior Citizens. Surviving are his loving wife, Norma Swisher Meadows; sons, Cecil R. Meadows, II...
Mark Steven Mcmillian
Feb 8, 2013
Mark Steven McMillian, 51, of Dunbar, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013, at home after a short illness. He was born January 29, 1962 in Charleston, the only son of William F. McMillian of South Charleston and Janet G. McMillian of Charleston. He was an employee of Stanley Steamer. Along with his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Heather...
Larry Lee Smith
Feb 8, 2013
Larry Lee Smith, 62, of Nitro passed away Friday, February 8, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Elizabeth (Becky) Griffin Smith; daughters Lisa Smith Elkins and fiancé David Smith of SC, and Susan Smith Maynard and fiancé Steven Hofer of SC; son, Steven Smith of WV; granddaughter, Summer Dawn Elkins of WV; grandson, Nicholas Bruno Hofer...
Kailen Dawn Hill
Feb 7, 2013
Kailen Dawn Hill, 5 hours old, of Dunbar went home to be with Jesus on February 7, 2013 due to complications from Poly Cystic Kidney Disease. Born to, Kimberly Skeens and Howard Hill Jr. at 5:35 pm on February 7, 2013. We welcomed this beautiful 8 lb. 8.8 oz. baby girl into this world for only a short time but...
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...
