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...
Arnelda Joan Bader
Jul 2, 2011
Arnelda Joan Bader, 62, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011, at her home. She was a native of Lansing, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jennings "Jay" Hancock. Surviving are her loving husband, John Bader; son, Ronald Scott Lanham of Louisville, KY; daughter-in-law, Christy Spurlock; daughter, Heather Lanham Morgan and her husband, Gregory of Oak...
Bobby Wayne Massengill
Jul 1, 2011
The Mountaineers have lost their biggest fan, Bobby Wayne Massengill, Sr., 68, of Cross Lanes, West Virginia. Bob passed away at home on July 1, 2011. He was born on November 10, 1942 in Morristown, Tennessee, to Dallas and Letha Massengill. In 1963, Bob left the surf and sun of Myrtle Beach to follow the love of his life, Patsy,...
Mary Ann Hannan
Jul 1, 2011
Mary Ann Hannan, 79, of Dunbar, passed away Friday, July 1, 2011, at her home. She was a member of the Dunbar United Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star and the Dunbar Womens Club. She was also a volunteer with the Dunbar Beautification League. Surviving are her husband, Charles F. Hannan; children, Elizabeth Ann Martin of Dunbar, Andrew Harrington...
Wanda Irene Spaniol
Jun 25, 2011
Wanda Irene Spaniol, 66, of Dunbar, died unexpectedly on June 25, 2011. She was a loving wife, mother of three children, and grandmother of four grandchildren, and four grandpets. Wanda worked at Thomas Memorial Hospital for 25 years. She started out as a staff nurse and finished her career as head of central supply. In her spare time, her favorite...
Roseann Mcferran
Jun 24, 2011
RoseAnn McFerran, 53, of Saint Albans, was surrounded by her daughters as she passed away on June 24, 2011, after a long illness. She was employed by Creative Catering and Walmart Deli. RoseAnn enjoyed spending time with her family and her two dogs, Gizmo and Daisy. Those memories will be cherished forever. She was preceded in death by her brother,...
Joanna Pauley
Jun 22, 2011
In loving memory of Joanna Shedd-Pauley, born July 19, 1973, who departed this life June 22, 2011. Joanna was a homemaker, she had a great personality and would do anything for anyone. She was always the first one there when you needed her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Joanna is preceded in death by her...
James Floyd Atkins
Jun 21, 2011
James Floyd Atkins, 76, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at CAMC- Memorial Hospital. He was retired from the Charleston Housing Authority and was a member of the Daugherty Street Church of Christ. Mr. Atkins was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Delsie and Palmer Pitzer, Sr. and by his brother, Palmer Pitzer, Jr. Surviving are...
Sandra Kay Mariani
Jun 21, 2011
Sandra Kay Mariani, 59, of Poca, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and attended the Dunbar Mountain Mission. Sandra is survived by her loving family, husband, Garth Anthony Mariani; sons, Christopher and Tony of Nitro; mother, Patricia Mallett of Cross Lanes; brothers, Mike Mallett of Charleston, Dana Mallett of Midway, David Mallett...
Sherry Lynn Stephenson
Jun 21, 2011
Sherry Lynn Stephenson, 54, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was born January 13, 1957 and was a loving mother and grandmother who left behind her son, David Stephenson of Charleston and her daughter, Tamela Stephenson of Dunbar whom she loved so much, along with their father, Frank Stephenson. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, step-sons,...
Norris Gene Keeling
Jun 20, 2011
Norris Gene Keeling, 78, of Dunbar passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He graduated from St. Albans High School and attended Morris Harvey College. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Dunbar Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Franklin and Emily Markham Keeling; brothers, Billy Franklin and...
Freda Carmen Trevillian
Jun 17, 2011
Freda Carmen Thaxton Trevillian, 94, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011, at the home of her daughter in Greensboro, NC. She was born January 13, 1917, in Charleston, the daughter of the late Katherine Asbury Thaxton and Otis Luddington Thaxton. Freda was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dunbar, the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter...
Ronald Lee Foster
Jun 16, 2011
Ronald Lee Foster, 79, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 16, 2011, at the Hubbard Hospice House. He was a loving husband of 61 years, a wonderful father, grandfather and friend to many. Ronald was a veteran in the United States Army. He was a member of the Southridge Free Will Baptist Church at...
Brenda L. Breeden
Jun 15, 2011
Brenda L. Breeden 47, of Charleston's West Side, passed away June 15, 2011 after a two year battle with cancer. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Ruby Russe Breeden; sister, Benita Shamblin; nephew, Michael Estep. She is survived by her sister, Linda Estep of Charleston; brother, Harold "Buddy" Breeden of Jensen Beach, Fla; niece, Patty Barker...
