Obituaries

Oct 19, 2020

Sally Jean Rectenwald Stewart left this world on October 19, 2020 in the loving hands of Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston. She was with #1 and #2 while listening to The Carpenters as she went home.

Sally loved hitting the road in her car, trying meals from little holes in the wall, and...

Oct 14, 2020

Louise A. Covert, 75, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

She was born on June 30, 1945 in Pulaski, VA, to the late Eugene and Pauline Lawson.

Louise retired from BB&T where she worked in checking services. She loved gospel music and was...

Oct 13, 2020

James "Jimi" Michael Rakes, aka Grease, 66, of Dunbar, transitioned from this life on October 13, 2020.

Affectionately known as Jimi, he was loved by many. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School. His work career started with Union Carbide Corp. in South Charleston which led him to Union Carbide Corp. in Raleigh, NC....

Oct 7, 2020

Delmar "Dale" Ray McCallister, 46, of Charleston, passed away at CAMC General Hospital on October 7, 2020.

Dale was born on December 21, 1973 in Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his father, Delmar Ray McCallister; and sister Beverly Pack.

Dale is survived by his children, Lacey Johnson...

Oct 7, 2020

Carroll "Bee" McClanahan, 79, of Nitro passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.

Bee was employed as a security guard at the AT&T building. Bee enjoyed being in the outdoors, especially the mountains, hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Denzil and Freda McClanahan; brother, Donald McClanahan; sisters,...

Oct 5, 2020

Priscilla Lane Hambrick, 69, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2020.

She was born in Summersville and graduated from Nicholas High School in 1969. She went on to further her education in Ohio, majoring in business. After obtaining her degree, she moved back to Charleston where she met her soul mate, Joseph...

Oct 5, 2020

Edith Jane Shock, 96, of Dunbar, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020.

She was born on July 30, 1924, in Fayetteville, to the late Michael Linkswiler and Ocie Taylor.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Beryl Shock Sr.

Edith is survived...

Oct 4, 2020

Lorena L. "Renie" Slater, 91, entered into peaceful eternal rest at her home on October 4, 2020.

Renie was the daughter of the late, James and Stella Lyons.

She was a loving mother grandmother, sister and aunt and will be missed by all who knew her. Her heart was filled with so...

Oct 4, 2020

Karen Sue Ellis, 77, of St. Albans, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020.

She was born on March 29, 1943, to the late John H. And Ethel Ellis.

Sue worked at CAMC General and Putnam General Hospitals as a registered nurse for over 40 years.

In addition to her...

Oct 3, 2020

Kenneth Ray Green, 63, of Charleston, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 after a short illness.

Kenneth worked all his life along side his father, mother and brother in their family business.

He was a wonderful and loving son, husband, father and friend and will be missed.

He...

Oct 2, 2020

Cozetta Lee "Cozy" Townsend, 71, of Dunbar, passed away on October 2, 2020.

She was born in Charleston and graduated from Charleston High in 1966. Cozy loved playing sports such as tennis and softball. She also enjoyed shopping, gardening, traveling, and was a crafty person. Cozy cared deeply for animals and cherished the pets she's...

Sep 29, 2020

Betty Louise Francisco Randolph, 91, of Charleston, passed away on September 29, 2020.

Betty grew up on Big Tyler and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1946. She was employed 29 years with Kanawha County Board of Education, where she worked as the secretary at Point Harmony Elementary School.

She was preceded...

Sep 28, 2020

Barbara Jean Williams, born July 5, 1952, passed away on September, 28, 2020.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Williams of St. Albans; grandsons, Shane and R.J. Lovejoy of Alkol; sisters, Susie Justice of South Charleston and Bonnie Fay Mehrota of Oklahoma; brother, Roger Bays of South Charleston; along with many nieces and nephews....

Sep 27, 2020

Mrs. Sybil Clinton Davisson, 91, of Charleston, passed away at her home on September 27, 2020.

She was born March 17, 1929 to Henry and Grace Clinton in Charleston.

As a girl, Sybil's family moved to Dunbar, where she graduated as valedictorian of her class at Dunbar High School in 1947.

Sep 27, 2020

Dorothy Katherine Auld, 86, passed away Sunday morning, September 27, 2020, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers .

She was born on August 9, 1934, in Charleston, to the late Alberto and Blanche Luoni.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving son, Robert "Bobby" Allen Webb...

Sep 26, 2020

Richard "Dick" A. Moore, 73, of Charleston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving children, on September 26, 2020.

He was born on June 9, 1947, in Charleston, to the late Earnest Samuel Moore and Alice Rayburn Moore.

Dick was a graduate from Charleston High School class of 1965 and then was...

Sep 23, 2020

Doris Summerfield, 85, of Cross Lanes,  passed away on September 23, 2020.

She was born on November 16, 1934 in Dunbar, to the late, Maury Tucker and Eva Tucker.

Doris was a graduate of Dunbar High School and Charleston School of Business. She was  employed by Charleston General Hospital, Ohio Valley Medical...

Sep 23, 2020

Ruth V. Kuhn, 64, of Charleston, passed away at her home on September 23, 2020, after a long illness.

Ruth was a cook at Ruthlawn Elementary and long time gospel singer. She is now singing for the Lord. She will always be loved and missed.

She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 23, 2020

Evaleigh V. Foster, 93 of Riva, MD and previously of Dunbar, WV passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.

Evaleigh was born on February 4, 1927, in Huntersville, WV to the late E. Jack and Lyda Workman.

She graduated from Marlinton High School in 1945 and continued her schooling at St. Francis...

Sep 22, 2020

Wanda Cline, 75, of St. Albans, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

Wanda was a devoted homemaker and loving mother to her son, Jason. She was a longtime member of Fairlawn Baptist Church, Dunbar.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Cline; parents, Kennith and Hazel...