Obituaries

Jan 24, 2007

Lloyd Randall Gillenwater, 59, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007 at Hubbard Hospice House with his beloved wife of 30 years and his children by his side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was retired from DuPont with 30 years of service and was a member of the First...

Jan 19, 2007

Frances Louise McClure Hoffman, 97, of Dunbar, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2007 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Frances was born Aug. 4, 1909 in Middleport, OH, the daughter of Henry S. and Aluvia Murray McClure. She graduated from Middleport (Ohio) High School in 1927 and was a lifelong homemaker. Frances was a member of the First Church United Methodist in...

Jan 16, 2007

Ora A. Webb, 94, of St. Albans, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Valley Center. She was a homemaker and also was employed by the Kroger Co. for many years. She was a member of the Kanawha Valley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for 20 years. Mrs. Webb was preceded in death by her husband, Grover C. Webb, her son, Robert A....

Jan 14, 2007

Eva E. Knox, 98, passed away on Jan. 14, 2007 at the Alma Healthcare Center in Alma, Arkansas. She had lived in Arkansas since 1999 and being the wife of a pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, she had also resided in Ohio, Kansas and Oklahoma. She was widowed in 1970 and soon after that moved to South Charleston,...

Jan 13, 2007

Ralph Eugene Myers, 81, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. He was retired from Appalachian Power Company with over forty years of service, was an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of First Church United Methodist, Dunbar. He was a devoted father, husband, grandfather...

Jan 13, 2007

Cecil R. "Dude" Hill, 88, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2007, at his home. Cecil is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Frances K. Hill; son, Cecil R. Hill, Jr., and his wife, Kathie of St. Albans; grandson, Jason Hill, and his wife, Jennifer of Hurricane; grandson, Matthew Hill of Barboursville; great grandchildren, Logan and...

Jan 13, 2007

June Atkinson Fierbaugh, 81, of Dunbar, died at home on Saturday, January 13, 2007 after an extended illness. She has gone to heaven to be with the Lord and to be reunited with her loving husband. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She touched so many lives with her kind and caring ways. She was quick...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...