Charles Kenneth Williams
Jan 6, 2007
Charles "Kenneth" Williams, 81, of South Charleston, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2007, at his home after a brief illness. He was born on May 19, 1925 in the coal mining town of Acme, WV, the first of ten children born to Mary Agnes and Orville Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved...
Dianna Carroll Withrow
Jan 4, 2007
Dianna Carroll Withrow, 62, of Dunbar, was called to be with the Lord Thursday, January 4, 2007, at her home. She was born on January 31, 1944 in St. Albans, the daughter of the late Paul Withrow and Faye Summers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Lillie Withrow, and grandchild, Courtney Jane Little....
Arline Coleman Pignato
Jan 3, 2007
Arline Coleman Pignato of Dunbar passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, in Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was 89. Mrs. Pignato was born in Dunbar on June 14, 1917, to Lafayette and Myrtie Gillespie Coleman. She attended Marshall College and was a graduate of Morris Harvey College. A devoted teacher, Mrs. Pignato taught for 41 years in Salt Lake City, Utah,...
James B. Tucker
Jan 3, 2007
"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die" James B. Tucker, 85, of Tyler Mountain, rejoined his wife of 63 years, Evelyn, in Heaven the morning of January 3, 2007. He passed away at CAMC – Memorial after a long illness. James was a very loving and caring person who strongly valued his family. He was...
Mary Agnes Savors
Jan 2, 2007
Mary Agnes Turney Savors, 68, of Nitro, passed away Jan. 2, 2007 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was an antique dealer and collector and enjoyed her booth at the Capital Flea Market in Charleston. Mrs. Savors was born in a log cabin in Hookstown, Pa. and attended the Reed School, a one room country elementary school also in Hookstown. She...
Alma C. Cole
Dec 31, 2006
Alma C. Cole, 91, of Charleston, passed away Dec. 31, 2006 at her home. She was a professional musician and music instructor. Alma taught organ and piano for well over 50 years and served as the organist at the Belle Presbyterian Church for over 20 years. She played for several dance bands in the Charleston area and also played for...
Mary Rosanna Knight
Dec 29, 2006
Mary Rosanna Knight, 49, of Dunbar, passed away Dec. 29, 2006 at her home. She was a homemaker and was born in South Charleston. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Mary Hall and her sister, Lisa Hall. Surviving are her sons, J. C. Knight of Richlands, NC, Philip Knight of Richmond, Va., and Jarred Bridwell of...
Robert C. Wills
Dec 27, 2006
Robert C. Wills, Sr., 78, of St. Albans, passed away Dec. 27, 2006 at CAMC-Memorial Division. He was a retired welder with McJunkin Corporation with over 30 years of service and loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Wills was a US Navy veteran of WW II and attended the Church of Christ in Charleston. He was preceded in death by...
Gerald R. Ford
Dec 26, 2006
A Tribute to an American President Gerald R. Ford
Courtesy Gerald R. Ford Library Gerald R. Ford was the thirty-eighth president of the United States.
When he took the oath of office on August 9, 1974, he declared, "I assume the presidency under extraordinary circumstances…this is an hour of our history that troubles our minds and hurts...
Denny Vernon Noel
Dec 26, 2006
Denny Vernon Noel, 52, of Belle, passed away Dec. 26, 2006. He was born in South Charleston and was a former employee of Bob Evans. Surviving are his father, Forest Noel of Hurricane; brother, Clarence Noel of Hurricane; sisters, Ruth Ann Noel and Patty Jo Noel of Hurricane. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Keller...
James Ernest Johnson
Dec 23, 2006
James Ernest "J.E." Johnson, 52, of Dunbar, died at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 23, 2006, after a long illness. J.E. was born on April 8, 1954, the son of the late Arthur and Anna Myrtle Johnson. J.E. attended Dunbar High School and was previously employed by K-Mart, Loomis Fargo and the State of W. Va. The...
James H. Swain
Dec 22, 2006
James H. Swain, 85, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 22, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Helen Swain and also by his son, Barry. James was born in Nyack, NY and after high school joined the Merchant Marines where he served as an officer. A veteran of WW II,...
Patricia Mae White
Dec 22, 2006
Patricia Mae Phipps White, 60, of Charleston, departed this life on Dec. 22, 2006. Patricia was a 16 year resident of Charleston, WV. Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, Shelvy Campbell of Charleston and Renae Watson of Madison, Ala; son, Fred White, Jr. of Charleston; son-in-law, Derron Watson of...
William E. Smith
Dec 19, 2006
William E. "Billy, Jr." Smith, 59, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Riverside Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was a former chemical operator for FMC and served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Surviving are his daughter, Shawn Leigh Poard of California, his aunt, Carmen Nichols of Jodie, WV and three grandchildren....
Tyrus Campbell
Dec 17, 2006
Tyrus Campbell, 87, of South Charleston, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2006, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a brief illness. He was born May 9, 1919 near Hazard, KY. He was retired from FMC Chemical Plant in South Charleston. He was a World War II Army veteran. Preceding him in death were three sisters, and five brothers. Tye...
James Norman Covert
Dec 17, 2006
James Norman "Shorty" Covert, 67, of Cross Lanes, passed away Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. Mr. Covert, also known as "Frisky" to his friends, was retired from Dunbar Building Products. He loved carpentry and spent most of his life working as a carpenter. He was a member and deacon at the Dunbar Church...
Lillian Juanita Fisher
Dec 16, 2006
Mrs. Lillian Juanita Fisher, 81, formerly of Dunbar, passed away following an extended illness on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, in Georgia where she had been living during the past two years. She had been a resident of Dunbar for 60 years. She was born on Feb. 20, 1925, daughter of the late James Bowling and Rose Harrison Bowling. She was...
Rupert C. Kelly
Dec 15, 2006
Rev. Rupert C. Kelly, 88, of South Charleston, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2006, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He had been employed by Bell Lines and retired from Smith Transfer Co. Rev. Kelly also served as pastor to many churches, including the Marlaing Gospel Tabernacle, Holly Memorial Church and the Jordan Creek Tabernacle Church. He was a member of the...
Ella I Miller
Dec 14, 2006
Ella I. Miller, 85, of Dunbar, passed away Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at her home after an extended illness. She was a homemaker and a long time member of the Dunbar First Baptist Church. Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband, Clarence Lee Miller; sons, Clarence and his wife, Carol of Wardensville, Milton of Hardy County and David of Charleston;...
Mark Christopher Wright
Dec 14, 2006
Mark Christopher Wright, 45, of Cross Lanes passed away Thursday, December 14, 2006, at his home after a long illness. Mark was born on April 18, 1961. He lived most of his life in South Charleston, and for awhile in North Carolina where he was a master electrician and the president of the Pit Bull Association of North Carolina. Mark...
