William E. Copen
Dec 11, 2006
William E. Copen, 87, of Nitro, passed away Monday, December 11, 2006, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. He was retired from MacLean Corp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Kyle Copen. William is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lottie and Eddie Skiles of Charleston; sister, Claudine Pennington of Charleston; nieces and nephews. Graveside services will...
Josephine Virginia Coen
Dec 11, 2006
Josephine Virginia Howell Coen, 83, of Charleston, passed away Monday, December 11, 2006, in CAMC-Memorial Hospital. Josephine was born on January 7, 1923 in Gallia County, OH, the daughter of the late Ross and Rosa Howell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald and Denver Howell. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse,...
John Dorchinez
Dec 9, 2006
John Dorchinez, 71, of Cross Lanes, passed away Dec. 9, 2006, at CAMC-General Division. He had been employed by Ford Motor Company and was also superintendent of production for the American Motors Stamping Plant in South Charleston. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Mr. Dorchinez is survived by his son, Mark Dorchinez and daughter, Kelly Dorchinez,...
David Edward Bragg
Dec 9, 2006
David Edward Bragg passed away on December 9, 2006 after battling a prolonged illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Carnis and sister, Elaine. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Griffin; brothers, Joe and Mike; sisters, Fran, Dottie, Donna and Carol; children, Tammy, David, Charles; stepchildren, Dollie Stump, Joey White and Tammy White; six grandchildren, two great-grand...
George Howary Hall
Dec 7, 2006
George Howary "Harry" Hall died Dec. 7, 2006 after a short illness. He was born on October 11, 1911. George retired from the Dupont plant in Belle and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Chelyan. He was of the Baptist faith. He acquired his ham operator license at a "young" age of 79 years of age and was...
Viola B. Nichols
Dec 6, 2006
Viola B. "Vi" Nichols, 65, of Nitro, passed away Dec. 6, 2006 at Hubbard Hospice House after a 4 year battle with cancer. She was an administrative secretary for Union Carbide and retired with 29 years of service and was a member of First Church United Methodist in Dunbar. Mrs. Nichols is survived by her very loving and devoted husband...
Gerald Lee Carte
Dec 5, 2006
Gerald Lee "Fufee" Carte, 53, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, at his home in South Charleston. He retired from KRT with 10 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Carte. Surviving family members include his wife, Michelle of South Charleston; mother Dorma Carte and sister, Mary Blake, both of St. Albans; sister, Susan...
Floyd N. Robertson, Jr.
Dec 5, 2006
Floyd N. Robertson, Jr. of Charleston passed away Dec. 5, 2006. He was born on Feb. 22, 1918, a son of the late Floyd and Lucy Robertson, Sr. of East Kanawha Estates. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 65 years, Christine. Retired from Union Carbide as a master carpenter,...
Michael Duane Boggs
Dec 4, 2006
Michael Duane Boggs, Sr., 57, of St. Albans, passed away at home on Dec. 4, 2006 after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family and close friends. He was a loving and dedicated son, husband, father and grandfather. Michael was a construction worker and also had been employed by the WV Department of Highways. His favorite pastimes were...
Jackson E. Davis
Dec 4, 2006
Jackson E. "Paps" Davis, 73, of South Charleston, passed away Dec. 4, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was retired from the New York Railroad in Cleveland, Ohio and was a US Navy veteran. Jack volunteered for over 20 years at the Village and Bridgeview Elementary Schools. He served as a crossing guard at Bridgeview Elementary...
Margaret Ann Kilgore
Dec 4, 2006
Margaret Ann Kilgore, 74, of St. Albans, passed away Dec. 4, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a retired bookkeeper with Communication Services. Mrs. Kilgore was a native of Washington, DC and loved art, flowers and animals. Margaret is survived by her children, Lonnie and John Kilgore, Cathy H. Buckland and Sharon Martin; her sister, Mary Alice Ballard; six...
Serena C. Thomas
Dec 2, 2006
Serena C. Hudson Thomas, 79, of Spring Hill, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2006, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness. Serena was born on September 30, 1927 in Boone County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer O. Thomas; parents, Ezra and Stella Hudson; brother, Cleo Hudson; and sisters, Melba and Jean. Mrs. Thomas...
Ernest Edward Ray
Nov 30, 2006
Ernest Edward "Eddie" Ray, 51, of Dunbar, passed away Nov. 30, 2006 at Hubbard Hospice House. He was preceded in death by his father, William C. Ray and by his brothers, SSgt. William H. Ray, Charles F. Ray, Bryan Scott Ray Roberts. Mr. Ray is survived by his mother, Dorothy Alice Ray; sisters, Dorothy Gillespie and Brenda Silveria; children, Paul...
Jane Frances Russell
Nov 30, 2006
Jane Frances Russell, 62, of Dunbar, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2006, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her son, Rusty Russell, and sister, Winnie Hession. Jane is survived by her sons, Robert Russell, Matthew Russell, Timothy Russell all of Dunbar; daughter, Joyce Good of Charleston; sisters, Georganna Romano of Craigsville, Margaret Mary Sampson of Elkview, Magdalen...
Raleigh W. Bitner, Jr.
Nov 28, 2006
Raleigh W. Bitner, Jr., 79, of Cross Lanes, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at his residence. He was born Nov. 23, 1927, at Martinsburg, WV, to the late Georgie Pierce Bitner and Raleigh W. Bitner. Raleigh was a veteran of WW II, having served in the 139th Army Air Corps Squadron of the 8th Air Force. He also served...
Pauline Goff
Nov 26, 2006
Pauline Goff, 84, of South Charleston, went home to be with her Lord on Nov. 26, 2006 at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation for Dunbar. She was a former employee of St. Francis Hospital for 15 years and retired from the State of WV Commission on Aging Golden Mountaineer Program. Pauline also worked for the Fletcher Enamel Co. in Dunbar in...
Hazel Marie Bailey
Nov 25, 2006
Hazel Marie Bailey of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday morning, Nov. 25, 2006. Hazel was residing with her daughter, Janet, at the time of her death. Hazel, daughter of the late Andy and Doma Richmond, was born on Nov. 6, 1921 at Packville, WV where she resided for 72 years before moving to Dunbar in 1993. Hazel loved the Lord...
Carl E. Mccallister
Nov 24, 2006
Rev. Carl E. McCallister, 62, of South Charleston, passed away Nov. 24, 2006 at his home. He was a great man of faith and a hard worker for the Lord. He loved going to church and holding services at the Riverside Nursing Home. With God working through him, he has been able to help and bless many people. TO GOD...
Kathleen Watson
Nov 23, 2006
Kathleen Ervin Watson, 82, of Dunbar, passed away Nov. 23, 2006, at her home. She was co-owner of the former Van's Never Closed Grocery Store in Charleston and was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Kathleen is survived by her sister, Teresa Miller and her husband, Richard of Dunbar; nieces and nephews, Nancy Fields and her husband, Rick, James...
Richard Allen Clark
Nov 23, 2006
Richard Allen Clark, 47, of Nitro, passed away Nov. 23, 2006, at CAMC Memorial Division after a 12 month illness with lung cancer. He was formerly employed at the Boulevard Recreation Center and was a truck driver for DHL. Richard was a lifelong resident of the west side of Charleston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nancy and...
