Hilda Ruth Payne
Apr 28, 2009
Hilda Ruth Payne, 73, of Beverly, WV, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at CAMC – Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was a former longtime resident of Elkins, WV. Surviving are her brothers, Paul Raines of Elkins and Dale Raines of Sarasota, FL; sisters, Edith Markley of Charleston, Elizabeth O'Reilly of Lutz, FL and Freda Dorsey of Lithia,...
Robert J. Miller
Apr 28, 2009
Robert J. "Bob" Miller, 80, of Charleston, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at the Charleston Area Medical Center, with his wife, Caroline by his side. He was retired from the Ford Motor Company and the WV Department of Highways. Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years, Caroline; brother, Gene Miller and his wife,...
Dorothy Elizabeth Scott
Apr 28, 2009
Dorothy Elizabeth Scott, 87, of St. Albans, passed peacefully to be with our Lord Jesus on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. Dorothy was born on May 25, 1921 to the late Edgar Logan Ennis and Annie Pearl Dean Ennis. She also was preceded in death her husband, Benjamin Clayton Scott, and son, Bernard Bennett. She was a long time resident of...
Michael Hamilton Pruitt
Apr 25, 2009
Michael Hamilton Pruitt, Jr., 36, of Dunbar, died on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Michael was born January 19, 1973 in Virginia. He loved music, playing his guitar and writing songs. Michael is survived by his former wife and friend, Christina Pruitt and their two children, Casey Marie Pruitt and Abigail Ella Pruitt. He is also survived by his former wife,...
Guy O. Sayre
Apr 25, 2009
Guy O. Sayre, 79, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009, at his home. He was a retired railroad brakeman and was a US Air Force veteran. There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
Nancy Peterson
Apr 25, 2009
Nancy Crichton Peterson, 80, of Charleston, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2009 at home. Nancy was the daughter of William and Elsie Crichton of Greenbrier County, who both predeceased her. She was the wife of Robert J. "Pete" Peterson who died in 2003. Her brothers were William Crichton and Edward Crichton who are both deceased. Nancy's career was keeping...
Elizabeth Funfstuck
Apr 24, 2009
Elizabeth Reed Funfstuck, 72, of Dunbar, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009, at her home after a short illness. She was retired from WCHS and most recently served as a foster grandparent at Dunbar Elementary School. She graduated from Clendenin High School and was a Baptist. Elizabeth was proud of her service in the US Navy. She was preceded in...
Mary Mullins
Apr 21, 2009
Mary Mullins, 69, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Red Oak Community Church in Nitro. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Joseph O. Mullins. Surviving are her children, Donald Lee Mullins and Gary Wayne Mullins of Dunbar,...
Randall Dean Higginbotham
Apr 16, 2009
Randall Dean Higginbotham, 42, of Charleston, died on Thursday, April 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, George Higginbotham. Randall is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kimberly Higginbotham; stepdaughter, Jennifer Craigo; stepson, Jason Craigo; step grandchildren, Cassie Tester, Jason Tester, Alley-Gene Craigo; mother, Delores Mason; brother, Steve Higginbotham. Funeral services will be held at 1...
Opal Casto
Apr 14, 2009
Opal Marshall Casto, 93, of Teays Valley went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 14 2009, after a brief illness. Opal was the daughter of Ernest and Ruby Marshall formerly of Charleston. She is preceded in death by her husband Carl C. Casto, son Carl M. Casto and daughter Myrna Sue; a sister, Virginia; and brother, James. She...
Ethel Mae Rinick
Apr 11, 2009
Ethel Mae Rinick, 93, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009 at SunBridge of Dunbar. She was born in Somerset, Pa. and resided in the Tyler Mountain area for 65 years. She held various offices in the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women at Weekly and Brown United Methodist Churches. Ethel also served as president of the District of United...
Lena Pearl Boyd
Apr 9, 2009
Lena Pearl Pauley Boyd, of Dunbar, was born July 7, 1922 at Crooked Creek, Kanawha County, and passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at her home. She was a 1941 graduate of Washington District High School. Lena was a "Rosey the Riviter" during World War II in Akron, Ohio. She was employed at Fletcher Enamel Co. in Dunbar and...
Harold Ray Cole
Apr 8, 2009
Harold Ray Cole, Jr., 60, of St. Albans, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at his home. He was an employee of the trucking industry for years and loved driving the "18 wheeler" over the road and viewing the beautiful country. He was a devoted son and loved his children unconditionally. Surviving are his sons, Harold Ray Cole, III of...
Fred Paul Allen
Apr 7, 2009
Fred Paul Allen, 53, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his children, Jeremiah Allen of Charleston and Jessica Allen of Charleston, and their mother, Denise Allen; parents, Thomas and Pauline Allen of Dunbar; brothers, Don Allen and his wife, Pam of Scott Depot and Tom Allen and his wife, Laveeda...
Charles C. Skiles
Apr 7, 2009
Charles C. Skiles, 57, of South Charleston, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Hubbard Hospice House. He was a semi-conductor engineer with the Invidia Company and was a member of the Southridge Church of God. Mr. Skiles was a US Navy veteran. Surviving are his loving wife, Tricia Skiles; sons, James Skiles of Vacaville, CA and David Smith of...
David Lee Nellis
Apr 5, 2009
David Lee Nellis Jr., 41, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his sons, Ryan Nellis of Dunbar and Brian Nellis of Hurricane; daughter, Sadie Jane Nellis of Dunbar; mother Jane Corman; brother, John Nellis of Michigan and sister, Cathy Nellis of Kentucky; nephews, Corey Nellis and Jonathan Armstrong. There will be no...
Virginia L. Duncan
Apr 5, 2009
Virginia L. "Jenny" Duncan, 86, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009, at her son's home in Pinch, after a long illness. She was born August 30, 1922 and was the daughter of the late Arley Clarence Dean and Mary Demma Pringle Dean. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. She was a very generous person with her...
Claudestine Mae Miller
Apr 4, 2009
Claudestine Mae Miller, 92, of Charleston, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009. Born June 12, 1916 in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Claude Morris and Lucie Morris-Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Miller and daughter, Nancy Miller. Claudie was an active member of Starcher Baptist Church for more than 50 years....
Jerry Michael Mondy
Apr 2, 2009
Jerry Michael Mondy, age 67, died as a result of injuries suffered in a car accident on April 2, 2009. He was born September 14, 1941 in Charleston, raised in Dunbar and was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome Mason Mondy and Farel Buckalew Mondy. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Louise Mullenax Mondy, his...
Maxine Carte
Apr 2, 2009
Phyllis Maxine Carte, 84, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2009. Born July 15, 1925 in Kanawha County, Maxine was the daughter of the late Walter and Flora Hackney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur L. Carte, Sr. Maxine worked at Libby-Owens-Ford, and was a very independent, fun-loving, and...
