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...
Vernon Lee Whitt
Jul 8, 2006
Vernon Lee Whitt, 47, of Dunbar, passed away July 8, 2006 at his home. He was a US Marine Corp veteran and was a former employee of American Electric Power. Surviving are his father, Vernon Whitt of Beckley; brothers, Jeffrey Haynes and his fiancé, Emily Gunter of Charleston, Randy Haynes of Jacksonville, Fla; sister, Debra Lynn Bird and her husband,...
Shirley Lee Snodgrass
Jul 7, 2006
Shirley Lee Snodgrass, 58, of Alum Creek, passed away July 7, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington. He was a painter and a native of Charleston. He is survived by one son, Charles Edward Snodgrass of Wisconsin. It was his wish to be cremated. There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home,...
Nancy Lou Miller
Jul 6, 2006
Nancy Lou Miller, 65, of Charleston, passed away July 6, 2006, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was born January 22, 1941 in Charleston and was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. Nancy was a former employee of Travelers Insurance Co. and retired from Union Carbide/Dow Chemical Co. She was a member of Starcher Baptist Church. She is survived by...
Steven B. Lanham
Jul 5, 2006
Steven B. Lanham, 50, of Nitro, died July 5, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Arbutus Lanham and father, Robert Lanham and his brother, Robert "Bobby" Lanham. He is survived by Phyllis Lanham; daughter, Christy Tucker and her husband, Jesse; son, Steven Lanham and his wife, Lindsay; 2 grandchildren,...
R. Faye Kelly
Jul 5, 2006
R. Faye Kelly, 77, of South Charleston, passed away at home July 5, 2006 of a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Otis C. and Lucy L. Noel of Roane County. She was preceded in death by her son, Roger L. Kelly, Sr. and 3 sisters and 9 brothers. She was retired from K-Mart at Patrick Street...
Carl A. Burford
Jul 3, 2006
Carl A. Burford, 82, of Winfield departed this life Monday, July 3, 2006 at CAMC Memorial Division. He was born June 28, 1924 in Charleston, WV, son of the late Carl A. and Dorothy Fay Fisher Burford. He retired from the Charleston Fire Department after 21 years of service. After his retirement, he worked for many years at Keller Funeral...
