Herbert A. Keller
Aug 26, 2006
Herbert "Herbie" A. Keller, II, 36, of Charleston, left us to be with his mom and Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2006. Herbie was born on October 11, 1969, in Charleston to Charles R. and the late Barbara A. Keller. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herbert A. and Irene Keller and Thelma...
William Paudine Lyons
Aug 25, 2006
William Paudine Lyons, Sr., also known as Bill, or Jack, 96, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2006 at his home while going about his daily routine. Bill was born on April 16, 1910, in Cave City, KY to the late Lee Rice Lyons and Anna Lyons. He was a graduate of Bowling Green Teachers College, Bowling Green,...
Elizabeth Catherine Ashley
Aug 24, 2006
Elizabeth Catherine Fleming Ashley, 86, of South Charleston, passed away Aug. 24, 2006 at the Hospice House of Huntington. She was formerly employed by the Division of Vital Statistics for the State of WV. Mrs. Ashley was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in South Charleston. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Wayne Ashley and sisters, Mildred...
John Marshall Wilkerson
Aug 23, 2006
John Marshall Wilkerson, 85, of Dunbar, passed away Aug. 23, 2006 at Arbors of Gallipolis, Ohio, after an extended illness. He attended the Charleston School of Commerce and Gregg College in Chicago. He was formerly employed by Allegheny Freight Lines and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Dunbar. Mr. Wilkerson was a US Army veteran of WWII. He...
Lois L. Thurston
Aug 22, 2006
Lois L. Thurston, 83, formerly of Dunbar, died August 22, 2006, at the home of her son, David B. Thurston, of Clendenin. She was retired from West Virginia State College and the former Cohen Drug Store in Dunbar. Born Lois L. Pauley in Marmet, she was a resident of Dunbar for almost 50 years before moving to Clendenin in 2002....
Mary R. Cooke
Aug 20, 2006
Mary R. Cooke, 89, of Dunbar, passed away August 20, 2006, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Mary passed away on a Sunday, doing what she loved—playing the piano and singing. Mary trained many choirs, trios and quartets over the years. She was directing the Senior Citizens Choir when she had an aneurysm. God called her home where she will continue in His...
Alan Lee Norman
Aug 17, 2006
Alan Lee Norman, 56, of Cleveland, NC, died on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, at WFU Baptist Medical Center. Born on Aug. 11, 1950, in Kanawha County, he was the son of the late Henry Lee and Nora McLelland Norman. He was employed by Hydro Management Services in Clemmons, NC and was of the Baptist faith. On Feb. 9, 1973, he...
Edith Ballard
Aug 16, 2006
Edith Wilson Ballard, 83, of Charleston, passed away Aug. 16, 2006 at CAMC General Division. She was a homemaker and a native of Cabin Creek, WV. Edith was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, David "Hank" Ballard. Mrs. Ballard is survived by her children, Glenna Kay Mason and David M. "Mike" Ballard of Charleston, Sue Means...
Patricia Ann Allen
Aug 14, 2006
Patricia Ann Allen, 57, of South Charleston, passed away suddenly on August 14, 2006. She was employed by Sam's Club and was a native of Rainelle, W. Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Eugene and Wanda Hutsenpiller. Patricia is survived by her daughters, Tara Slater and husband, Jeff of Nitro and Kristin Skidmore of Athens, WV;...
Carolyn Y. Ball
Aug 12, 2006
Carolyn Y. "Coby" Ball, 68, of Charleston, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2006 in CAMC Memorial Division, after a short illness. Carolyn was born on April 13, 1938, in Sanderson, WV to the late Howard and Mabel Rader. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William D. Rader. Coby was employed by John...
Shauna Holmes Stowasser
Aug 10, 2006
Shauna Holmes Stowasser, 47, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2006 in CAMC Memorial Division, of complications of open heart surgery. Shauna was a graduate of Dunbar High School, and enjoyed reading, or playing the piano. She was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Edward...
W. Archie Taylor
Aug 5, 2006
W. Archie Taylor, 88, of Dunbar, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2006, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a carpenter and worked in the construction industry, having owned Taylor Built Homes. Mr. Taylor was responsible for the building of many beautiful homes in the area. He was a former member of the Elks Club and the Home Builders Association. He...
Bruce D. Smith
Aug 3, 2006
Bruce D. Smith, 77, of Dunbar, passed away August 3, 2006 at his home. He was formerly employed by Amherst Coal Co. and attended the Dry Branch Community Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Smith, son, David L. Smith, his beloved dog, "Snuggles" and by two brothers and five sisters. Mr. Smith is survived by his...
Glendine Grey Martin
Jul 26, 2006
Glendine Grey Martin of Dunbar, passed away July 26, 2006. She was born in Richwood, WV in 1928 and was a graduate of Richwood High School, moving to Dunbar in 1945. Glendine was a member of Starcher Baptist Church in North Charleston. She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Dorothy and Cecil Lyttle. She was employed by...
Carol L. Ashley
Jul 23, 2006
Carol Larabee Ashley, 70, of Millwood, WV, formerly of Dunbar, died at home July 23, 2006 after a long illness. She always embraced life to the fullest. She loved kids, Bluegrass music and with a warm and loving smile always greeted a houseful of family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Herbert "Doc" and Macil Francisco, brother, Herbert...
Calvin T. Johnson
Jul 22, 2006
Calvin T. "Tom" Johnson, 57, of St. Albans, passed away July 22, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a retired track inspector for CSX Transportation and was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having been a recipient of the Purple Heart with one Bronze Star. He was preceded in death by his mother, Stella Gay Johnson....
Wilda Von Meadows
Jul 18, 2006
Wilda Von McCormick Meadows, 74, "asleep with the Lord her Savior," passed away to eternity, Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at home with her family and friends. She was one of ten children, born Feb. 9, 1932 to the late John and Beatrice McCormick in Sumerco, Lincoln County, WV. She was a lifelong homemaker. She is survived by her husband of...
Herbert S. Mallory
Jul 17, 2006
Herbert S. Mallory, 62, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Herb was preceded in death by his father, Sid Mallory and two brothers, Neale and Dennis. Mr. Mallory is survived by his wife of 41 years, Naomi; two sons, Mark and his wife, Lori, of South...
Tressa Elaine Hirsh
Jul 14, 2006
Tressa Elaine Martin Hirsh, 88, of Charleston, passed away Friday, July 14, after an extended illness. She was formerly employed by Mary Lee Candies in Charleston, Tom's Market in Dunbar and by Haddad's in Spring Hill. She was a graduate of Charleston High School and was a member of First Church United Methodist in Dunbar. Mrs. Hirsh was a longtime...
Paul H. Ward
Jul 10, 2006
Paul H. Ward, 78, (known to his family, friends and neighbors as "Fivey" and to his construction family as "Sleepy") passed away at home on Monday, July 10, following a long illness. Born in Bergoo, WV, he was a 60 year resident of Dunbar. Paul was an Ironworker out of Local 301 and a retired construction superintendent with 25 years...
