Denver R. Boggs
Jan 27, 2009
Denver R. Boggs, Sr., 79, of Dunbar, passed away at home on Sunday, January 25, 2009. Denver was born September 28, 1929 in Dunbar. He attended Dunbar High School until he joined the US Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated Boggs Heating and Cooling from the early 1960s into his retirement. He also worked...
Iris Virginia Wiggins
Jan 21, 2009
Iris Virginia Smith Wiggins died peacefully at home January 21, 2009 after a short illness. She was a beloved lady to all who knew her. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Carlyle A. Wiggins, Jr. who died February 13, 1996, her parents Ira B. and Marie Gilmer Smith of Harrisonburg, Va, brother Richard B. Smith of Wallops...
Jack C. Martin
Jan 20, 2009
Jack C. Martin, 80, of Dunbar, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009. He was born January 1, 1929 at Charleston. He retired with 35 years' service in the Air National Guard, including 2 years' Active duty. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Crist Martin and Denver Martin and brother, Benney Martin. Mr. Martin is survived by a niece,...
William Fleming Chittum
Jan 19, 2009
William "Bill" Fleming Chittum, 78, died January 19, 2009 at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. He was born January 15, 1931 at South Charleston to Mattie Jane Mallory Chittum and Earnest Chittum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Charlotte Vineyard Chittum and his second wife, Shirley Hannah Chittum; sisters, Grace Snyder and...
Thelma Levada Carpenter
Jan 19, 2009
Thelma Levada "Tootie" Carpenter, 87, departed this life to go to her Heavenly home on Monday, January 19, 2009. She was born in Bluefield, WV to Samuel H. and Lura E. Morris on June 26, 1921. She was educated in Mercer County Schools, graduating from Bluefield High School in 1938. She graduated from the Salvation Army Officers Training College in...
Terry Ray Walker
Jan 17, 2009
Terry Ray Walker, 47, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2009, surrounded by his family and friends following a long battle with cancer. He was a customer account manager with Wells Fargo TPA and was previously a long time employee of Marriott Hotels and Resorts. Before his illness, Terry was attending WV State University, working toward his Bachelor's...
Jack E. Wilmoth
Jan 13, 2009
Jack E. Wilmoth, 54, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at his home. He was a retired mechanic and was a lifelong resident of Charleston. Surviving are his children, Ryan Scott Wilmoth and Melinda Diane Wilmoth, both of North Carolina; brother, Timmy Wilmoth of Charleston; sisters, Connie Harper of Charleston, Donna Lopez and Barbara Wooten of St. Albans....
Eula Jean Cain
Jan 10, 2009
Eula Jean Cain, 72, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 10, 2009 after a short illness in Thomas Memorial Hospital. Jean graduated from Dunbar High School, class of 1955. She was a homemaker and a former nurse at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Jean is a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church and a loving, dedicated daughter,...
Wanda Hudson
Jan 4, 2009
Wanda Hudson, 79, of Dunbar, passed away, Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. She was born in 1929 at Grantsville. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Nellie Cain. She was preceded in death by brothers Otmer, Woodrow, Owens and Roger Cain. She was a Christian and a life long member of the Roxalana...
Delbert F. Taylor
Dec 30, 2008
Delbert F. Taylor, 69, of Cross Lanes, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his brother, George Taylor. Surviving are his son, C. J. Strobel of Hurricane; daughter, Starla Logan of Hurricane; brothers, Edsel Taylor of Cross Lanes, Darrell and James Taylor of Dunbar, Glen Taylor; sisters, Janet Scarberry and Mary Wade...
Dreama Denise Hutchins
Dec 29, 2008
Dreama Denise "Deena" Hutchins, of Nitro, joined God's Angels on December 29, 2008, with her loving husband, John Brian Hutchins holding her hand. Her husband and best friend, John and her wonderful children, son, John "JB" and daughter, Harley Hutchins, will cherish the lifetime of amazing memories Deena provided for them in just 16 short years. Denna was born December...
John F. Meadows
Dec 28, 2008
John F. Meadows, age 85, formerly a 62-yr resident of South Charleston, and a retired State Farm Insurance Agent of 52 years, died at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH on December 28, 2008 after a short illness. He was born February 9, 1923 in Spencer, WV to the late Jacob and Emma Meadows and graduated from Spencer High School....
Pearl Smith
Dec 27, 2008
Pearl Bailes Smith, 98, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 27, 2008. She passed away at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. Pearl was born June 11, 1910 in Nicholas County, the daughter of the late Laura and John Bailes. She was also preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, Hasco D. Smith and...
Juanita Faye Davis
Dec 26, 2008
Juanita Faye Cummings Davis, 88, of Charleston, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2008, in Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Facility after a long illness. She was born on June 3, 1920 in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Mary Elizabeth (Molly) and Lorenza Perry (Lo) Cummings. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 60...
Hazel V. Kelley
Dec 24, 2008
Hazel V. Kelley, 86, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2008 at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation, Dunbar. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard H. and Viola Kersey Kelley; her brother, Justin A. Kelley; her sisters, Mabel Forbes and Beulah Booth; and a special nephew, Justin A. Kelley, Jr. She is survived by an extended family...
Charles Ray Deel
Dec 21, 2008
Charles Ray Deel, 72, of St. Albans, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2008. Charles was a graduate of South Charleston High School in 1955, and served his country in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Deel; brother, Ralph Deel. Mr. Deel is survived by his stepdaughter, Cynthia; brother, Roland Deel; sisters, Juanita Payne and...
Michael Richard Johnson
Dec 20, 2008
Michael Richard Johnson 61, of Cross Lanes died peacefully Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. Mr. Johnson was retired from the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways with 29 years of service as Property Manager for the Right of Way Division. He was a graduate of Marshall University, served in the United States Army,...
Mark Andrew Stover
Dec 18, 2008
Mark Andrew Stover, 44, of St. Albans, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2008, at his home. He was born in Charleston on April 14, 1964. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bradley Judson Stover. Surviving are his mother, Mary Louise Stover; brothers, Michael Joe Stover of Orlando, Fla., David Buford Stover of Valley Head, WV, Daniel Elliott Stover...
Wayman Allen Poe
Dec 17, 2008
Wayman Allen Poe, 54, of Cross Lanes, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008, after an extended illness. He was a retired dorm parent at the WV Rehabilitation Center with 30 years of service. Mr. Poe was also a volunteer fireman for over 30 years. He served his country with the US Army in Vietnam. Surviving are his wife, Lucy Poe;...
Margarine L. Bibbee
Dec 16, 2008
Margarine L. "Marge" Bibbee, 80, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at CAMC General Hospital. She was a retired manager of the Card Mart in Charleston. Marge was a native of Jackson County and made her home in Charleston and Ft. Myers, Fla. She was a member of the Dunbar Garden Club, the Dunbar Mountain Mission Ladies Circle,...
