Kennith O. Roberts
Oct 20, 2006
Kennith O. Roberts, 90, of Nitro, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2006 in Thomas Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. He was a United States Navy veteran having served during WWII, and retired from the Painters Union, Local 970. He was a member and enjoyed spending time at the Nitro Senior Center. He was preceded in death by his...
Otto Earl Goldsberry
Oct 19, 2006
Otto Earl Goldsberry, 81, of Cross Lanes, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 19, 2006 at his home. Earl was born April 6, 1925 in Nellis, Boone County, WV, the son of the late Homer and Thona Goldsberry. He attended Sherman High School in Seth. He served his country in the US Army, WWII, combat duty in...
Donald L. Burdette
Oct 17, 2006
Pastor Donald "Don" Burdette, 71, of Big Chimney, went to sleep in the Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2006, in CAMC Memorial after a long illness. He fought a good fight, he kept the faith and ultimately finished his course in the manner that Paul had sat before him long awaiting the glorious return of his Lord and Savior Jesus...
Lillian L. Creech
Oct 16, 2006
Lillian L. Creech, 84, passed away Monday, October 16, 2006, at Hillandale Home Health Care Center, Hamilton, OH, after a lengthy illness. Lillian formerly lived for many years in St. Albans and South Charleston, WV. She dearly loved West Virginia. Lillian was a member of Dunbar Mountain Mission. Lillian was the daughter of the late Ray and Lola Pauley. She...
Elizabeth S. Taber
Oct 15, 2006
Elizabeth "Betty" Taber, 97, of Dunbar passed away on October 15, 2006 after a full and happy life. One of 13 children, she was preceded in death by her husband Albert and son Morton, parents Joseph and Anna Semian and all siblings. She was originally from Finleyville, PA. She was a loving wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She worked many...
Olie Barbara Hamblin
Oct 11, 2006
Olie Barbara Hamblin of Institute, age 70, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 11, 2006. She was the third child born to Miriam and Adolph P. Hamblin, Sr., founder of the Biology Department at WVSC. By two years old, it was discovered Olie was deaf and mute. She was taken to Galesburg, IL to live with her grandmother, who...
Elmer F. Coffey
Oct 8, 2006
Elmer F. Coffey, 77, of Dunbar, WV went home to sing in Heaven's choir October 8, 2006. Elmer sang in many gospel groups throughout the years. He had served as choir director at Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle, West Virginia Home Mission and Community Chapel. His passion in life was singing and reading and teaching the Bible. He was a member of...
Bobby L. Casdorph
Oct 8, 2006
Bobby L. Casdorph, 80, of Hamilton, Ohio, was born on June 25, 1926 and departed this life on October 8, 2006, at his home. He was a member of Faith Christian Church in Mason, Ohio and was a US Navy veteran of WW II, having served aboard the USS Fall River. Mr. Casdorph was a Master Mason of Masonic Lodge...
Mary E. Parsons
Oct 7, 2006
Mary E. "Sally" Parsons, 80, of Dunbar, passed away at Thomas Memorial Hospital on Saturday, October 7, 2006, after a short illness. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and caregiver to her husband. She will be greatly missed by family, friends and fellow bridge partners. Sally along with her husband, Don, were owners of Parsons Floor Covering in...
Velma Marie Thurston
Oct 6, 2006
Velma Marie Thurston, 92, of Dunbar, passed away Oct. 6, 2006, at CAMC – Memorial Division. She went to Heaven to be with her daughter, Joyce. Velma had been employed by Lancaster Glass Co. and Dunbar Glass Co. and was a longtime member of the Dunbar First Church of God. She had been a resident of Dunbar for 25 years....
George Eplin
Oct 4, 2006
George Eplin, 70, of South Charleston, passed away Oct. 4, 2006 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. He was born April 18, 1936 in Spring Hill and was a lifelong resident of South Charleston. He retired from the City of South Charleston and was a former employee of Kanawha Country Club. Mr. Eplin was a Christian and attended...
Rebecca A. Dollison
Oct 4, 2006
Rebecca A. "Becky" Dollison, 52, of Dunbar, passed away Oct. 4, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Becky had been an active member of the Serenity Club of Dunbar since July 4, 1986 with 20 years of sobriety. She was a dedicated teacher who loved children. She taught at Anne Bailey Elementary, Roxalana Elementary, Roosevelt Jr. High and Stonewall Jackson Jr....
Kelly Jean Allen
Sep 30, 2006
Kelly Jean Allen, 44, of Dunbar, passed away Sept. 30, 2006 at her sister's home in Core, WV. She was born Oct. 2, 1961 to the late Perry L. and Dorothy Lambert Sheets, in Morgantown, WV. Mrs. Allen is survived by her husband, Mark J. Allen; brother, Perry Sheets, Jr. of Tallahassee, Fla; sisters, Sharon Ford of Core, WV and...
Lois Waugh
Sep 26, 2006
Lois Hanger Pierce Waugh died peacefully early Tuesday morning, September 26, 2006, at Hubbard Hospice, in Charleston. A member of the Dunbar Church of Christ, Mrs. Waugh spent her life caring for her family and devoted to her faith. She was 86. Born in Washington, DC on Christmas day in 1919, Lois spent almost her entire life as a resident...
Ronnie R. Champe
Sep 22, 2006
Ronnie R. Champe, 56, of South Charleston, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2006 unexpectedly at his home. Ron retired from WV Department of Highways and attended Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Champe is survived by his loving wife, Freda Ellison Champe; son, Christopher Scott Champe; daughter, Amy Nichole Champe. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.,...
Harrison Landon Stonestreet
Sep 21, 2006
Harrison Landon "Stoney" Stonestreet, 70, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2006 in Thomas Memorial Hospital. Stoney was born on June 24, 1936, in Dunbar, to the late Harrison and Rosa Munday Stonestreet. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James and Donald Stonestreet; sisters, Helen Wentler, Elizabeth Gapter, Betty Stonestreet. Stoney...
Evelyn Mae Redmon
Sep 19, 2006
Evelyn Mae "Toe" Redmon, 70, of South Charleston, was born August 31, 1936 and passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2006 after a long illness. Evelyn was retired from Honeywell, Inc. and was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Virginia Wertz, her sister, Patsy Howard and granddaughter, Tracey Clark. Mrs. Redmon is survived by her husband, Herbert Redmon, Sr.;...
Beverly Dawn Bowles
Sep 17, 2006
Beverly Dawn (Musgrave) Bowles – Born May 11, 1941, went to be with the King of Kings Sept. 17, 2006 at the age of 65. Beverly was the loving and devoted wife for 46 years of the Rev. Philip W. Bowles, currently serving at Dunbar Church of the Nazarene. Beverly leaves behind her beloved husband Philip, two dearly loved daughters,...
Pamela G. Cantrell
Sep 15, 2006
Pamela G. Davis Cantrell, 45, of Charleston, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2006 in Duke Medical Center after a long term illness. Pam was a former employee of Smiley's, Plaza Lounge, Steak & Ale, General Seafood, King Printing, Young's Floral, and Tri-State Racetrack. Pam was preceded in death by her brother, Junnie Davis; maternal grandparents, Oscar and Annis Moore;...
Keith Roland Davis
Sep 10, 2006
Keith Roland Davis, 62, of Charleston, died on Sunday, September 10, 2006 in Charleston General Hospital. He was the youngest of seven children, born October 27, 1943 to Robert and Cordia Davis. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Delories O. Davis; daughter, Marseeia (Barrington) Davis Segovia of Franklin, TN and son, 1st Lt. Keith R. Davis, II stationed with...
