Joyce Marie Harmon
Feb 8, 2006
Joyce Marie Thurston Harmon, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2006. She was born July 12, 1940 in Dunbar. She was the daughter of Velma Kay Thurston of Dunbar, and the late Elwood Thurston. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathleen Ann, and former spouse, Grover Allen Harmon, Sr. Joyce was a 1959...
Robert Thomas Mcclain
Feb 7, 2006
Robert "Mac" Thomas McClain, 83, of St. Albans, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 after a long illness. He was a veteran of World War II, retired from Carpenter's Local 1207, avid hunter, fisherman, bowler and softball player for Union Carbide Corporation. He is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Alice...
Harry M. Cogan, Iii
Feb 6, 2006
Harry M. Cogan, III, 74 of Hurricane passed away after his courageous battle with cancer, February 6, 2006. His wife of fifty years, Ruth was at his side. He was a lifelong resident of West Virginia except for his period of service in the U.S. Air Force 809th Air Police Squadron. He retired from Union Carbide with 37 years service....
Rev. Kenna Jackson Parsons, Jr.
Feb 6, 2006
Rev. Kenna 'Jack' Jackson Parsons, Jr., 85, of Charleston went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 6, 2006. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born March 23, 1920 in Putney, son of the late Rev. Kenna 'Jack' Jackson Parsons, Sr. and Grace Hysell Parsons. He is preceded in death by...
Jennifer Rena Bailey
Feb 4, 2006
Jennifer Rena Bailey, 33, of Charleston, was murdered Saturday, February 4, 2006 in Arkansas. She was a lifelong resident of West Virginia. Jenn was a homemaker and devoted mother. She is survived by her three young children, Nicholas, Dylan, and Triston Bailey; mother, Brenda Dunlap of St. Albans; father, Ronnie Dunlap of Tornado; step-brother, John Fridley of Charleston, and a...
William A. Farmer, Jr.
Feb 3, 2006
William A. Farmer, Jr., 65, of South Charleston, passed away Friday, February 3, 2006 in Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was employed by Appalachian Timber Services and was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict. Mr. Farmer was a native of Alton, Ill. and was a graduate of Dunbar High School and West Virginia State College. Mr. Farmer is survived...
Rebecca A. Price
Feb 2, 2006
Rebecca A. Price, 88, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, in Valley Center, South Charleston. She was the loving wife of the late John R. Price and the daughter of the late Andrew Kendall and Lucy Reed Boyd. Additionally, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Joyce Hill of Advance, NC in 1997; her brother, Andrew...
Beverly Sue Mann
Feb 1, 2006
Beverly Sue Mann, 57, of South Charleston, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at her home after an extended illness. She was a site supervisor for Putnam Aging and attended the MacCorkle Freewill Baptist Church. Mrs. Mann is survived by her husband, Raymond K. Mann, Sr; son, Raymond Kent Mann, Jr. and his wife, Renae; daughter, Norma J. Brogan and...
Dan Alan Williams
Feb 1, 2006
Dan Alan Williams, born January 1, 1953 passed away at home on Wednesday, February 1, 2006. He was a native of Dunbar and resided in Kenna. He attended Calvary United Methodist Church in Ripley, attended Marshall University and was previously employed at FMC for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Reba Williams, and only...
Joan C. Skiles
Jan 29, 2006
JoAn C. Skiles, 76, of South Charleston, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2006, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. JoAn was a member of Southridge Church of God. She retired from West Virginia Rehabilitation Center, where she was a librarian with 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Jo Skiles. Mrs....
Denver Lee Hill
Jan 29, 2006
Denver Lee Hill, 56, of Nitro, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2006, at his home after an extended illness. Born on February 2, 1949, he was the son of the late Sylvian and Dana Mae Hill. He served his country during the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Hill is survived by his wife, Rebecca J. Hill; sons, Michael Hill of Poca,...
Cleo "Chris" Bright
Jan 28, 2006
Cleo "Chris" Bright, Jr., 77, of South Charleston, formerly of Dublin, Georgia died on January 28, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, mother, Syble Erskine of South Charleston, father, Cleo Bright of Indiana, son, Larry W. Bright of Kentucky. He is survived by a sister, Dona Mae Bright of South Charleston, daughters,...
Alan James Short
Jan 28, 2006
Alan James Short, 53, of Dunbar, died of a heart attack on Saturday, January 28, 2006, in Riverside Nursing Home after a long illness. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dunbar, where he was a deacon, Sunday School Teacher and choir member. He was a graduate of West Virginia State University. He received a master degree...
George Andrew Carey
Jan 27, 2006
George Andrew Carey, 80, of Dunbar, died on Friday, January 27, 2006, at his home after an extended illness. He was born October 8, 1925, and lived his childhood in Cabin Creek and South Charleston. He was a graduate of South Charleston High School. He was the retired president and owner of Plastic Sales Corporation. He was an avid camper...
Claude G. Johnson, Jr.
Jan 20, 2006
Claude G. Johnson, Jr., 74, of St. Albans, died Friday, January 20, 2006. He was the son of the late Claude Johnson, Sr. and Minnie Virginia Halstead. He was a veteran of the United States Army and United States Air Force and served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Claude was retired from Fletcher Enamel Gilbert and Bennett. He...
William S. Betts
Jan 20, 2006
William S. "Billy" Betts, 37, of Charleston, passed away Friday, January 20, 2006, at CAMC – General Division of a heart attack. He was suddenly taken away from all who loved him dearly. He was born August 28, 1968 in Charleston, the son of Jean Harrold of Dunbar. Billy was a super loving father and a super loving and devoted...
Vivian May Rice
Jan 20, 2006
Vivian May Kiser Rice, 91, of Kanawha City, went home on January 20, 2006, after a short illness. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and an accomplished bowler. She was retired from Kanawha Banking and Trust Company (now United Bank) and was a charter member of The Bible Center Church. Preceding her in death were her husband, Charles...
Barbara Ann Keller
Jan 16, 2006
Barbara Ann Keller, 67, of Charleston, passed away Monday, January 16, 2006 at St. Francis Hospital. She was a homemaker and a wonderful mother who devoted her life to caring for her special daughter. Barbara was a woman who could never say "no". She loved her animals and loved to paint, read and sew. She was preceded in death by...
Anna Marie Cannon
Jan 16, 2006
Anna Marie Cannon, 98, of Dunbar, passed away, Monday, January 16, 2006 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, where many years ago she served as church organist. Anna Marie loved bridge and played in three bridge clubs over a period of 35 years. She also served as secretary to...
Pauline Jones
Jan 11, 2006
Pauline Jones, 83, of Dunbar, passed away Jan. 11, 2006 at the home of her niece in Hurricane. She was a former employee of Fletcher Enamel Co. and Dunbar Glass Company in Dunbar and was a member of the Nitro Church of Christ. Pauline was a native of Ripley and had been a longtime Dunbar resident. Mrs. Jones is survived...
