Harold V. Harper
Aug 5, 2007
Harold V. Harper, 87, of South Charleston and formerly of Ripley, departed his earthly life to enter into his heavenly home on Sunday, August 5, 2007 at Hubbard Hospice House. He was a Christian. Harold was born in Charleston on January 10, 1920 to the late Clarence and Ocie Belle Harper. He is retired from Valley Bell Dairy and West...
Mary Irene Stewart
Aug 4, 2007
Mary Irene Stewart, 99, of Berkeley Springs, passed away Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007 at her home after a short illness. She was a member of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Berkeley Springs and previously was a long time member of the Central United Methodist Church in Charleston. Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her husband, Howard L....
Rebecca Ann Garten
Jul 30, 2007
Rebecca Ann Garten, known as "Peachy," was born February 9, 1961 and died, as she wished, on July 30, 2007. She was a graduate of South Charleston High School and Baton Rouge General Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her R.N. She also attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La. Most of her working career was spent in...
Donald R. Mellert
Jul 28, 2007
Donald R. Mellert, 72, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2007, following a long illness. The seventh son of a seventh son, Don was a retiree of Union Carbidewhere he was a dedicated employee for 38 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubbard and Stella Mellert; two brothers, Kenny and Bobby; two sisters, Katie and...
Nancy Jane Hughes
Jul 25, 2007
Nancy Jane Hughes, 81, of Barboursville, formerly of South Charleston, was called home to Heaven July 25, 2007, after a long illness. Nancy was born on Sept. 14, 1925 to Nathan Goff and Ida Mae Bays. She was married to Sydney Eugene Hughes on Dec. 26, 1945. Nancy was a member of the North Charleston Apostolic Church. She loved to...
James B. Hill
Jul 22, 2007
James B. Hill, 75, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2007, at Hubbard Hospice House. He was a former greens keeper for Kanawha Country Club and was retired from the Kanawha County Board of Education. James had been a longtime resident of South Charleston. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Hill; brother, Charles Hill of Dunbar; sister, Clara Mae Eversole...
Faye Virginia Donohoe
Jul 21, 2007
Faye Virginia Donohoe, 89, of Nitro, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2007, at Valley Center. She was formerly employed by the McClung & Morgan Dept. Store at the South Charleston and St. Albans locations. Mrs. Donohoe attended the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Spring Hill where she served as a Sunday School teacher and was leader of the Prayer...
Lillie I. Bowen
Jul 15, 2007
Lillie "Kid" Bowen, 94, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007 at Heartland Nursing Home, where she made her home for the past six years. Lillie was born in 1912 and was a member of Harper Memorial Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eliza Bowen, a sister and brother-in-law, Nellie and Orion Francisco and nephew, Brady...
Nellie Gibson
Jul 14, 2007
Nellie Nicdao Gibson, 81, of Charleston, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2007 in Hubbard Hospice House. She was the daughter of Dr. Alfredo Tablante and Juanita Nicdao of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe D. Gibson and son, Douglas Gibson. She is survived by her brothers, Leonardo Nicdao, Juanito Nicdao, Nilo Nicdao,...
Kathy Lynn Burgess
Jul 14, 2007
Kathy Lynn Burgess, 55 years young, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 14, 2007, after an extended illness. She was a Charleston High School graduate and was employed by St. Francis Hospital where she devoted her life for 30½ years. She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Hughes, brother, Timothy W. Hughes, step-father, Woodrow Allen,...
Rodney L. Pauley
Jul 10, 2007
Rodney L. Pauley, 48, of South Charleston, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a former employee of the City of South Charleston and also worked in construction. He was a member of the Nitro Moose Lodge. Rodney was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Mallory Pauley and his grandparents, Elmer and Hester Mallory...
Mildred Louise Paxton
Jul 8, 2007
Mildred Louise Young Paxton, 69, of Cross Lanes went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 8, 2007 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard T. Paxton. Her children and their spouses are Richard D. Paxton, Sr. and Barbara of Cross Lanes, James G. Paxton and Joanne of Tyler...
Freda Mae Milam
Jul 5, 2007
Freda Mae Milam, 90, of Dunbar, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation for Dunbar. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Fletcher Enamel Co. Freda had a witty sense of humor and loved traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson O. Milam. Mrs. Milam is survived by her sons, Stephen...
Robert Grant Buchanan
Jul 5, 2007
Robert Grant "Bob" Buchanan, 71, of Dunbar, passed away at home July 5, 2007, surrounded by the love of his family. Bob was born Nov. 30, 1935 in Charleston to the late Charles and Lucille Buchanan. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1953 and attended Morris Harvey College. Bob retired from Union Carbide and continued to work for...
Jean Kesling
Jul 4, 2007
Jean Kesling, 82, of Nitro, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. While she was an avid member of the Jolly Travelers Club and a long time member of the Community Chapel Church in Cross Lanes, she had, over her lifetime, been involved in numerous organizations. Surviving are her son, Greg Kesling and...
Cindy Lee Ballard
Jul 2, 2007
Cindy Lee Given Ballard, 48, of Dunbar, departed this world on July 2, 2007. She was the daughter of the late SFC William J. Given, US Army (Retired) and Frances Wilson Given. She was born May 20, 1959 at Fort Belvoir Army Hospital, Virginia. Surviving are her mother, Frances; brothers, William J. Given and his wife, Barbara of Colorado, Walter...
Marguerite Barnett
Jun 27, 2007
Marguerite Bess Barnett, 83, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2007 in Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a former long time employee with Bess's Market on Roxalana Road and also had served as a Committee Woman for the Republican Party. Mrs. Barnett was a member of the Dunbar Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and had been a...
Paul David Stanko
Jun 26, 2007
Paul David Stanko, 83, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Hubbard Hospice House. He was formerly employed by the Elyria Foundry, Elyria, Ohio and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Mr. Stanko was a US Navy veteran of WW II. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved gardening and playing cards. He...
Roy H. Jones
Jun 25, 2007
Roy H. Jones, III, 61, of Scott Depot, died Monday, June 25, 2007, in Ruby Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was a 1964 graduate of Charleston High School and was a US Air Force veteran, having been stationed in King Salmon, Alaska, where he served as a radar operator. Mr. Jones retired from Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. after...
Helen Kathleen Cremeans
Jun 25, 2007
Helen Kathleen "Kat" Cremeans, 85, of Nitro, passed away Monday, June 25, 2007 in Algood, TN. She was the daughter of the late Hazel McMellon Rose. Kat enjoyed bowling and water aerobics for years and loved to dance. She never knew a stranger and had so many wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Cremeans. Surviving...
