Norma Jean Wilder
Aug 13, 2011
Norma Jean Wilder, 81, of St. Albans, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Valley Center. She was a former office clerk for K-Mart and attended the New Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Wilder and by her brothers and sisters. Surviving are her daughter, Sandra Taylor and her husband, Fred of St....
Jessie Lee Kight
Aug 10, 2011
Jessie Lee Huffman Kight, 84, of Dunbar, passed away at Thomas Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Born on February 16, 1927, she was the youngest daughter of the late Art and Lacy Huffman of Grantsville, WV. She was also predeceased by her husband, Glendon B. "Tubby" Kight in 2001, and siblings, Hunter, Hale and Edith. Jessie lived most...
William E. Dodd
Aug 6, 2011
William E. "Billy" Dodd, II, 31, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011, in St. Albans. He was preceded in death by his half sister, Beverly Workman. Surviving are his parents, William E. and Shawn Dodd of Dunbar; grandparents, W. P. and Ernestine Dodd of Elkview; sisters, Crystal Hunt of Ky, Virginia Dodd of Birch River, Brandy Stalnaker of South Charleston,...
Dolores Jean Garrett
Aug 5, 2011
Dolores "Jeanie" Garrett, 78, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2011, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Her hobbies included gardening, canning, and cooking. She enjoyed traveling at home and abroad. She was a very loving mother and grandmother/ She will be missed by family, friends, neighbors and all who knew her. Mrs. Garrett is survived by her husband, Dallas...
Geoffrey R. Sargent
Aug 3, 2011
SPC Geoffrey R. Sargent was called to active duty by our Lord and Savior, August 3, 2011. He was the son of Chester "Chuck" and Linda Sargent. He is also survived by his sister, Amanda Trammell of Scott Depot; grandparents, Chester Sr. and Dolores Sargent of Dunbar; uncles, Cliff of Raleigh, NC and John Sargent and his wife, Lisa of...
Robert Allen Grayson
Aug 1, 2011
Robert Allen Grayson, 65, of Red House, passed away Monday, August 1, 2011, at CAMC – Memorial Hospital. There will be no visitation or service at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
Lorna Mae Hatfield
Aug 1, 2011
Lorna Mae Hatfield, 88, of Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of Charleston, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2011, at Treasure Coast Hospice House in Ft. Pierce, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Hatfield, Sr.; son, Johnny Hatfield; daughters, Betty Terry, Joyce Shamblin, and Belinda Conley; brother, Basil Martin. Surviving are her children: daughters, Nona and...
Fredrick J. Slaymaker
Jul 31, 2011
Fredrick J. Slaymaker, 75, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. He was born in Sands Springs, OK and was a US Navy veteran. Fred was a graduate of Dunbar High School and attended WV State College. He was a retired barber and construction worker and served as a Councilman...
Betty Lou Sigman
Jul 31, 2011
Betty Lou Sigman, 82, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011, at CAMC General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil T. Sigman; daughter, Theresa Lou Banks and brother, Miletus L. Mingo. Surviving are her daughter, Deborah Ann Davis of Charleston; brother, Edmond L. Mingo and wife, Martha of Waycross, Ga. Funeral services will be held...
Benjamin Wisnewski
Jul 30, 2011
Benjamin "Bennie" Wisnewski, 91, of Dunbar, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a retired machinist for Pressure Products with over 40 years of service. Bennie was a US Army veteran of WW II and was a native of Blue Creek. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Adam A. and Pelagia...
Owen Lee Carney
Jul 30, 2011
Owen Lee Carney, 71, of Cross Lanes, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 30, 2011. He was born in Charleston on May 13, 1940, the son of the late Paul and Lelia Carney. He was also preceded in death by his sons, James Paul and Matthew Paul Carney and by his brother, Paul Allen " P. A." Carney. He is survived...
George G. Smith
Jul 27, 2011
George G. Smith, 88, of Poca, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a retired draftsman for Union Carbide. Surviving are his loving wife, Vera Louise Smith; sons, Terry Lee Smith of Zanesville, OH and Danny Ray Smith of Poca; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday,...
Calbert Hudson
Jul 23, 2011
Calbert Hudson went to heaven to be with his family and Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 23, 2011, with his wife and son by his side at his home. He was born October 18, 1925 to Henry and Thelma Hudson, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Danny; sister, Margie; brothers, Corky and...
Neal D. Smith
Jul 22, 2011
Neal D. Smith, 80, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 22, 2011. He was born June 29, 1931 in Dunbar. He had a long battle with Parkinson's disease but succumbed to a short battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray & Bessell Smith; and his sister, Nancy Smith....
Phyllis J. Yates
Jul 22, 2011
Phyllis J. Yates of Nitro passed away Friday, July 22, 2011, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She graduated from Nitro High School in 1944 and Charleston School of Commerce. Was a former employee of McClanahan Insurance, Insurance Exchange, and later was a care giver in the area. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Howard...
John L. Hughes
Jul 18, 2011
John L. Hughes, 80, of South Charleston, died Monday, July 18, 2011. He was born to the late W.O. and Florence Hughes, September 14, 1930, in Charleston. John graduated from Charleston High School and joined the army soon after graduation. He retired from Union Carbide, where he was employed in the accounting department, in 1985 after 37 years of service....
Betty Jean Rardon
Jul 13, 2011
Betty Jean Rardon, 81, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at the Hubbard Hospice House. She was a former employee of the Stone & Thomas and O. J. Morrison Dept. Stores and the Kanawha County Board of Education. Mrs. Rardon attended the Dunbar Mountain Mission. She was preceded in death by her parents, Miner Lee Sr. and Susan...
Samuel Christopher Johnson
Jul 11, 2011
Samuel Christopher Johnson, 59, of Dunbar, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011, at his home. He was a physical therapy assistant and a native of South Charleston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl W. and Marjorie A. Johnson and by his brother, Mike Johnson. Surviving are his wife, Susan M. Johnson; son, Jeffrey D. Johnson; daughter, Jennifer...
Edna Marie Smith
Jul 11, 2011
Edna Marie "Janey" Smith, 87, of Dunbar, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011, at the Hubbard Hospice House with her daughter, Diana and nephew, Bruce by her side. She was a homemaker and the number one Mountaineer fan. She was loved by everyone. She attended McKinnon Presbyterian Church and was a longtime resident of the Tyler Mountain area. Janey was...
Jane L. Blackwell
Jul 5, 2011
Jane L. Blackwell, of South Charleston, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, after a short illness. She graduated from Winfield High School, and retired from Union Carbide as a cashier after 20 years of service, and then became a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, J.D. "Delbert" Blackwell; brother-in-law, John...
