M. Ernestine Grandin
Oct 15, 2009
M. Ernestine Pickens Grandin passed away Thursday morning, October 15, 2009, at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Dunbar. She was born July 20, 1914, at Point Pleasant, the daughter of the late Andrew Owen Pickens and Rebecca Ernestine DeWeese Pickens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Milton Grandin and son, Milton V. Grandin. She and her husband...
Robert B. Maxwell
Oct 13, 2009
Robert B. Maxwell, 75, of Cross Lanes passed away, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. He is now in Heaven with his late father, Charles "Boone" Maxwell; mother, Hilda; stepmother, Jackie, and granddaughter, Kelli Lyn Maxwell. Bob was born February 17, 1934 in Tanner, WV. His family moved to Dunbar where he excelled as a three...
Erma Jean Clayton
Oct 13, 2009
Erma Clayton,the beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed peacefully and quietly into Heaven with a special sense of peace and love to be with her beloved God and her loved ones waiting for her there. Erma Jean Clayton, 93, surrendered to God on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Charlotte Square Assisted Living, Charlotte, NC. She was a resident...
Burrell S. Miller
Oct 9, 2009
Burrell S. Miller, 74, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 9, 2009, after a valiant battle with a long illness. Burrell was born on November 17, 1934 in Belle Glade, Florida, to John and Mary Miller. He devoted over 22 years of his life serving his country as a US Marine with combat...
Mildred M. Cantley
Oct 8, 2009
Mildred M. Cantley, 70, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2009, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. She was born on October 9, 1938 and was the daughter of the late John and B. Virginia McCallister. Her sister, Carol Griffiths, also preceded her in death. Mildred worked as a treasurer for...
William H. Frye
Oct 8, 2009
Pastor William H. "Bill" Frye, 81, of Charleston, came face to face with his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 8, 2009. He died at home with his wife at his side. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1946 to 1948 on the carrier USS Kearsarge. Bill was proud of serving his country. He also served...
Charles H. Light
Oct 8, 2009
Charles H. Light, Jr., 92, of South Charleston, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Hubbard Hospice House. He was a retired data processing supervisor for Libby-Owns-Ford Glass Co. and was a US Army Air Corps veteran of WW II. Mr. Light was a life member of the Elks Lodge # 202 and the 73rd Bomb Wing Association. Surviving are...
Phyllis Skees
Oct 6, 2009
Phyllis Skees, of Dunbar, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at her home. She was born September 4, 1922 to the late Minnie and Andrew Blankenship of Inez, NY. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Andrew, Jr. of Frankfort, KY and Goble of Columbus, OH. Surviving are her husband, Charles L. Skees of Dunbar; daughter, Donna...
Jackkie Lee Casto
Oct 4, 2009
Jackie Lee Casto, Jr., 50, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009, at his home. He was a self employed auto mechanic. Jackie was preceded in death by his parents, Jackie Lee, Sr. and Elsie Cox Casto and by his sister, Pamela Casto. Surviving are his wife, Deborah Casto; sons, Jeremy and Joseph Casto of Dunbar and Jason Casto...
Larry Paul Kinder
Oct 4, 2009
Larry Paul Kinder, 59, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009, at his home. He was a former school bus driver for the Kanawha County Board of Education and was a motorcycle enthusiast who loved riding his Harley-Davidson. Surviving are his loving wife, Judy Kinder; daughter, Shelley Williams of Cross Lanes; step-daughters Melissa Atkinson of Eskdale and Angela Morriston...
James R. Steele
Oct 1, 2009
James R. "Ralph" Steele, Sr., 89, of Dunbar, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009, at his home. He was a member of the Dunbar Church of God and was a US Navy veteran of WW II, having served in the South Pacific. Ralph was retired from Union Carbide with 33 years of service. He was the greatest daddy, grandfather and...
Woodrow G. Baldwin
Sep 28, 2009
Woodrow G. Baldwin, 93, of Charleston, passed away Monday, September 28, 2009. He was born on June 28, 1916 in Charleston. He was preceded in death by his wife Belva; parents, Daniel and Minnie Baldwin; brothers, Wilbur, Dave and Dallas; sisters, Esther Hunt, and Clella Brown all of Charleston and Macel Brown of St. Albans. He is survived by one...
Agnes M. Williams
Sep 25, 2009
Agnes M. Williams, 82, of Charleston, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009, at her home. She is survived by her sons, Paul E. Williams of Concord, NC, Larry D. Williams of Goodview, VA, Daniel F. Williams of Blacksburg, VA and Randy L. Williams of Pulaski, VA; daughter, Cindy L. Shoettker of Charleston; brothers, James Duncan of Charleston, Melvin Duncan of...
Myrtle L. Clendenin
Sep 25, 2009
Myrtle L. "Toddy" Clendenin, 83, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2009 in Hubbard Hospice House. Myrtle's first job was with the Naval Ordinance Plant - General Machinery Division, during World War II. She later was owner and operator of Toddy's Place, Tyler Mountain. Her last job was her greatest accomplishment as...
Marilyn Jean Hatcher
Sep 24, 2009
Marilyn Jean Hatcher, Capt. U.S. Air Force (retired), of Vinton, VA., passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009 in Roanoke, VA. Born October 28, 1952 in South Charleston, WV, Marilyn graduated from Alderson-Broadus College in 1974 with a B. S. degree in nursing. Upon graduation, she worked five years as a critical care nurse at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston....
Dustin M. Hill
Sep 18, 2009
Dustin M. Hill, 24, of Charleston, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009. Dustin was a graduate of Buffalo High School and attended Marshall University. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Rossie and Faye Ray, and Lloyd W. Hill; maternal grandparents, Theodore and Margaret Baldwin. Dustin is survived by his parents, Gary and Judy Hill and Nancy...
Mack William Nida
Sep 17, 2009
Mack William Nida, 78, of Dunbar, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009, at the Hubbard Hospice House. He was a veteran, having retired from the US Air Force and retired from Charleston Newspapers after 31 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Jewel Nida; nine children, one brother, one sister, and numerous grandchildren, great...
Dewey L. Payne
Sep 13, 2009
Dewey L. Payne, 72, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2009, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and was retired from Hobet Mining Co. Mr. Payne was a member of the Dunbar Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth Payne, who passed away on August...
Margaret F. Garten
Sep 13, 2009
Margaret F. "Peggy" Garten, 77, wife of William H. "Bill" Garten, Jr., of South Charleston peacefully passed away at Hubbard Hospice House on September 13, 2009 following an extended illness. Peggy was born on January 3, 1932, in Logan. She attended Charleston Catholic High School, Charleston, and graduated from St. Aloysius Academy, New Lexington, Ohio. Prior to retirement, Peggy was...
Gordon T. Hamrick
Sep 11, 2009
Gordon T. Hamrick, 79, of Dunbar, passed away Friday, September 11, 2009 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Gordon was born September 10, 1930 at Bergoo, Webster County. He was a graduate of Webster County High School, a 1960 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and a 1967 graduate of West Virginia University. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean...
