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...
Francis Rhodes Vickers
Jun 23, 2007
Francis Rhodes Vickers, 86, of Nitro, passed away June 23, 2007 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Alice F. Vickers; son, Frankie of Charleston; daughters, Dee, Sharon and Pamela of Nitro, Barbara of Georgia and Thresa of North Carolina; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A private memorial service will be...
David Lester George
Jun 23, 2007
David Lester George, 70, of South Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2007 at the VA Regional Medical Center, Huntington. He was born Dec. 25, 1936 to the late W. Leslie and Erma Hill George, the youngest of five children. David was a graduate of South Charleston High School and was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a...
Wyndham R. Skeens
Jun 20, 2007
Wyndham R. Skeens, 72, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 in Clearwater, FL. He was an underwater welder and had been involved with the initial development of Walt Disney World, Orlando, the Sunshine Skyline Bridge, Top of the World condominiums, and the seawall at Fort Desoto Park in Florida. He was an Air...
Edna Marie Casto
Jun 18, 2007
Edna Marie Casto, 81, of Dunbar, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2007 at her home after a long illness. Edna was a member of Dunbar Mountain Mission and Eastern Star Dunbar Lodge #33. She was a former employee of Fletcher Enamel Co., Miracle Cleaners, and Sand-Dee Draperies. Mrs. Casto is survived by her daughters, Shirley E. Casto, and her...
Julia E. Hicks
Jun 16, 2007
Julia E. Hicks, 69, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at her home after a long illness. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Beulah Wilson. Mrs. Hicks is survived by her husband of 51 years,...
Beth Owens
Jun 16, 2007
Beth Cunningham Petro-Owens, of Dunbar, formerly of Crab Orchard, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2007. She attended Rock Branch Independent Community Church, where she was a member of the Tuesday Morning Rummage Ladies Group. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Owens, and her parents, Sanford and Charlotte Cunningham. Beth is survived by her siblings, Pamela Nelson,...
Lester Franklin Shropshire
Jun 15, 2007
Lester Franklin Shropshire, 93, of Dunbar, lifelong resident of Kanawha Valley, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2007 in Hubbard Hospice House. Lester was retired from Union Carbide where he was a machinist by trade. He was retired president of Cyclops Industries. He was a Christian by faith and a former member of First United Methodist Church of South Charleston....
