Minerva Elizabeth Hinzman
Jun 1, 2006
Minerva Elizabeth Hinzman, 72, of South Charleston, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2006 in Thomas Memorial Hospital. She retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital in the housekeeping department. Mrs. Hinzman is survived by her husband, Carl H. Hinzman, Sr.; sons and daughters-in-law, William R. and Sylvia Hinzman of South Charleston, Carl H. Jr. and Debbie Hinzman of Alum Creek, Gary A....
Arbutus Wolfe Cochran
May 30, 2006
Arbutus Wolfe Cochran, 76, of Sissonville, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at her home with her family by her side, after a short illness. She retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital in the dietary department. She was of Baptist faith. Mrs. Cochran is survived by her husband, Harry J. Cochran; son, Mayor Roger Wolfe of Dunbar; daughter, Sylvia Ann Wright...
Robert L. Shollenberger
May 30, 2006
Robert L. Shollenberger, 87, of Charleston, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness. Robert was a graduate of Temple University, and in the 1950's, was working as a materials engineer working with steam turbine generators for Westinghouse, in Philadelphia. Then, in 1963, he transferred to Pittsburgh, working at the astronuclear...
Robert K. Sutton
May 28, 2006
Robert K. Sutton, 70, of South Charleston, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2006 after a long battle with cancer. He retired as a truck driver for Kroger's, and was a member of Teamster's Local. Robert attended St. Albans United PentecostalChurch. Mr. Sutton is survived by his wife, Mabel Sutton; son, Dwight Sutton of Hurricane; daughter, Denise Fisher of St. Albans;...
James Franklin Cobb, Sr.
May 27, 2006
James Franklin Cobb, Sr., was born May 15, 1937 and departed this earth bound for eternal glory on May 27, 2006, after living the past 8 years with Alzheimers. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard L. Cobb and Velma "Billie Bayes, his daughter, Debbie and sister, Patricia Newcomer. He is survived by his wife of 49 years,...
William C. Walker
May 27, 2006
William C. Walker, 70, of Charleston, went to be with his Father in heaven on May 27, 2006. He was a retired construction worker and was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. He was a member of the Sugar Creek Community Mission. Mr. Walker is survived by his children, Gary W. Walker and Jerry W. Walker of Charleston; daughter,...
Paul J. Siders
May 25, 2006
Paul J. Siders, 70, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 25, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Gae Siders and his granddaughter, Stephanie Wendell. He is survived by his wife, Joan Siders and their children, Sierra Wendell and her husband, Jerome, Nikki Whittington and her husband, Joe, Paula...
Paul Harry Miller
May 19, 2006
Paul Harry Miller, of Charleston, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2006, in Hubbard Hospice House. Born May 26, 1915, he grew up in Plymouth and Dunbar, and was a Dunbar High School graduate. Paul retired from Union Carbide, South Charleston. He was a member of Starcher Baptist Church. Paul was a member of South Charleston A.F. & A.M. Lodge...
Della Williams
May 19, 2006
Della Williams, 78, formerly of Dunbar, passed away Friday evening, May 19, 2006 surrounded by her family. She was born Delberta Rae Jolliffe on July 25, 1928 in Mannington, West Virginia to Ardelia Loudenslager and John Jolliffe, the youngest of four girls. Della cherished her memories of her family and of growing up in Mannington. Della was a 1945 graduate...
Earl E. Bailey
May 16, 2006
Earl E. "Geno" Bailey, 68, of Charleston, passed away May 16, 2006 at the McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia after a short illness. He was a US Army veteran and was a former coal miner and cabinet maker and was the owner of the Tyler Mountain Restaurant. Mr. Bailey is survived by his son, Mike Bailey and his wife,...
Fred M. Smith
May 15, 2006
Fred M. Smith, 42, of South Charleston, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2006, in Hubbard Hospice House of pancreatic cancer. Born October 12, 1963, he grew up in South Charleston, and worked for 18 plus years for Schultz Carpet Service. Fred loved fishing and hunting, if you were ever looking for him, he could be found at the lake,...
Norma Marie Tilman
May 14, 2006
Norma Marie Tilman, 76, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2006, in Hubbard Hospice House, after a short illness. She was born in Putnam County, and was a former employee of Dunbar Glass and Kanawha Glass, where she worked as a glass painter. She then continued a love of arts and crafts. Norma was a member of A.J....
Kermit P. Carney
May 9, 2006
Kermit P. Carney, 92, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 in Thomas Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. He was the second of ten children of Howard and Fannie Carney. He was the last to survive. His first entrepreneurial adventure was the ownership of a movie theater in Hamlin. During World War II, Kermit worked for Convair Aircraft assisting...
Verna Mae Fisher
May 4, 2006
Verna Mae Fisher, 76, of Dunbar, was called home on Thursday, May 4, 2006, after a long illness. Mrs. Fisher is survived by her husband, Denver Fisher; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Pamela Fisher; granddaughter, Stacy Fisher. The family wishes to express their deepest thanks to the staff of Hospice Care, and requests that donations are made to: Hospice Care,...
Angelo M. Miller
May 1, 2006
Angelo M. Miller, 58 of Dunbar, passed away on Monday May 1, 2006 with his family around him at CAMC Memorial Division after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Angelo attended Stonewall Jackson High School and Center College. He was an army veteran and worked in the mining industry for over 30 years. In February of 1996 he founded Decota...
Lillie Mae Marks
Apr 28, 2006
On April 28, 2006, Lillie Mae Marks (nee Carter), a 65-year resident of Dunbar, passed away in Rockville, Md. She was born in Charleston, where she married her childhood sweetheart, Berea Graden Marks on June 27, 1931, who died Dec. 14, 2000. She was mother of Richard Berea Marks, Carolyn Sue Abbott, Benton Richard Marks, and the late Ruby Marks...
Tamara L. Vance
Apr 28, 2006
Tamara L. Vance, 48, of Charleston, passed away April 28, 2006, at her home. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Denver and Gilbert Hill and her sister, Ardella Summers. Tamara is survived by her husband, Gary W. Vance; step-sons, Shawn L. Vance of Charleston and Austin Vance of Fayetteville; step-daughters, Dawn Roy Vance of St. Albans and Mandi...
Carl H. Green
Apr 27, 2006
Carl H. "Cap" Green, 65, of Teays Valley, died on Thursday, April 27, 2006, in Hubbard Hospice House, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Carl attended First Baptist Church of Hurricane. He was retired from Eagle Research Corporation where he had many "special friends" whom he loved. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He served...
Carl R. Johnson
Apr 27, 2006
Carl Richard "Richie" Johnson, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, and coach, died on Thursday, April 27, 2006, from a short illness. Ritchie was a graduate of West Virginia State College and had a Masters Degree from Morris Harvey College. Ritchie will best be remembered as a long time coach and teacher at Dunbar Junior High School. He had a gift for...
Macil E. Francisco
Apr 22, 2006
Macil E. Francisco, 94, formerly of Charleston, passed away in Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation for Dunbar on Saturday, April 22, 2006, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert B. "Doc" Francisco; son, Herbert Ray Francisco; and a grandson. Mrs. Francisco was a member of McKinnon Presbyterian Church. Macil is survived by her daughter, Carol...
