Suzanne Cessou
Dec 14, 2021
Suzanne Cessou, 98, of Eleanor, formerly of Tyler Mountain, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
She was born in Brest, France on April 1, 1923.
As a little girl she, along with her sister and family, moved to Normandy and were there during the D-Day Allied invasion of 1944....
David Marshall Ginestra
Dec 14, 2021
David Marshall Ginestra, 71, of Dunbar, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
He was born on March 26, 1950 in Charleston, to the late Joseph and Charlotte Ginestra.
David graduated from Dunbar High School in 1968 and then from West Virginia State College in 1973 with a BS in accounting. He...
William Lonzoe Nixon
Dec 12, 2021
William Lonzoe Nixon "Nick" or "Buddy" was called home to the Lord on December 12, 2021.
William, who was affectionately known by family as "Buddy", or by friends as "Nick" was born on April 24, 1949 in Charleston to the late Will and Carrie Nixon.
He graduated from Dunbar High School in...
Duane Allen Fredrick
Dec 11, 2021
Duane Allen Fredrick, affectionately known as Fred or "G", 64, of Charleston, gained his wings on Saturday, December 11, 2021 as a result of complications with sickle cell and Covid-19.
He was born on March 13, 1957 in Lorain, Ohio, to the late Charles and Vieva Fredrick.
Fred was a graduate of...
Sadie Mae Roush
Dec 11, 2021
Sadie Mae Haynes Roush passed away on Saturday morning, December 11, 2021.
She was the daughter of W. Henry and Vasie Jane Haynes. Sadie was born February 20, 1926 and was one of thirteen children.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Brady (Sadie's twin brother),...
Lillian Nora Doran
Dec 11, 2021
Lillian Nora Doran, 74, of St. Albans, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital ICU Burn Unit.
She was born on May 12, 1947 in Charleston.
Lillian worked in a Plastics Factory in Chicago, IL. for 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her...
Geraldine Hill
Dec 11, 2021
Geraldine Hill, 94, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021.
Geraldine retired from FMC and was a member of Dunbar First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver Hill .
Geraldine is survived by her son, Michael Hill and wife Vickie; and step-granddaughter,...
Betty Joy Spurlock
Dec 7, 2021
Roxalana girl, Betty Joy King Spurlock, left this earthly life on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Kanawha Place in Charleston at the age of 93.
She was a faithful Christian all of her life. She was a member of the Roxalana EUB Church for many years. Betty was also a member of the Hernshaw United...
Helen F. Smith
Dec 6, 2021
Helen F. Smith of Dunbar departed this life peacefully on December 6, 2021, while in Hospice care.
She was born in Sissonville, WV, in 1923 to the late Dr. H.H. Fisher and Ruby H. Fisher. She attended Union District (Dunbar) High School, graduated from West Virginia University, and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma...
Garland L. Holley
Dec 6, 2021
Garland L. Holley, 66, of Charleston, entered his heavenly home on Monday, December 6, 2021 with his wife by his side.
He was born on August 12, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Milton and Betty Jo Holley .
Garland was employed with Industrial Rubber for 30 plus years, but took...
Robin Finney
Dec 6, 2021
Robin Finney, 67, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 6, 2021.
She was a christian and member of Rebecca Chapel where she enjoyed playing the piano and organ.
Robin was a great cook. She loved her family, shopping, the beach, concerts, movies, butterflies, and daisies. Robin made...
Kevin D. Peal
Dec 5, 2021
Kevin D. Peal, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
He was born on October 14, 1972 in Charleston to Donald Sr. and Florence Peal.
Kevin had a witty humor and a caring soft spoken manner that warmed the hearts of family and friends whose...
Elizabeth Vanbibber
Dec 2, 2021
Elizabeth "Jane" VanBibber, 73, of Hurricane, passed away on December 2, 2021.
She was born on September 20, 1948 to the late Kenneth and Mary Stone.
Jane graduated from Sissonville High School. She retired as a school cook from Amelia Island, FL.
She was a lifelong member of the...
Roger Dale Morris
Dec 1, 2021
Roger Dale Morris, 75, of Charleston, went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2021.
Roger was retired from the City of South Charleston.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Morris; mother, Minnie Morris; son, Matthew Morris; sisters, Anna Mae Wines, Helen Moss; and brother, Tommy Morris.
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Dolores E. Bowers
Dec 1, 2021
Dolores E. Bowers, of South Charleston, quietly passed away on December 1, 2021.
She enjoyed beach vacations, cruises, gospel music conventions, her grandchildren and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Malinda Davidson and Donald Stockton; and her husband of 69 years, Robert W. Bowers.
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Mia Denise Crookshanks
Dec 1, 2021
Mia Denise Crookshanks, 56, of Dunbar, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Ray Vance II; paternal grandparents, Noah and Carrie Vance; and maternal grandparents, Olther and Clela Womack.
Mia is survived by her son, Noah Crookshanks of Dunbar; parents, Dennis and Bonnie...
Barbara Ann Minor
Nov 30, 2021
Barbara Ann Minor, 82, passed away peacefully at home, on November 30, 2021.
She was born on March 4, 1939, to the late Charles Henry and Mildred Sally Minor and was a lifelong resident of Charleston, WV.
Barbara graduated from Charleston High School and went on to work at the C&O Station....
Maraine E. Jones
Nov 29, 2021
Maraine E. Jones, 92, of South Charleston, moved to Heaven to be with the Lord on Monday, November, 29, 2021.
She was born in Green Valley, in Nicholas County, on February 10, 1929, daughter to the late Herbert and Mamie George.
In her life, she was a homemaker, a clerk for Kanawha...
Stanley Thompson
Nov 29, 2021
Stanley Thompson, 67, of St. Albans, entered eternal rest on November 29, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19. His loving daughter and niece were by his side. His only daughter felt his heartbeat for the last time.
He was a proud veteran that had an artistic ability that was absolutely without measure. His art work,...
Linwood Sturgis
Nov 29, 2021
Linwood "Butch" Sturgis, 75, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 29, 2021.
He was born on April 18, 1946, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Linwood James Sturgis and Maxine Violet Bledsoe.
Butch was a retired disabled veteran who served his country for 22 years in...
