Helen Francisco
Oct 28, 2020
Helen Francisco, 79, of Tyler Mountain, passed away on October 28, 2020 from Dementia/Alzheimer's.
Helen retired from BB&T and was an avid fan of WVU and Marshall football. She loved all her family and friends and was equally loved by them in return.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret...
Bonnie Juanita Bucklew
Oct 27, 2020
Bonnie Juanita Bucklew, 101, of St. Albans, passed away on October 27, 2020.
She was born on June 6, 1919 to the late, John and Virginia Burnette, in Ducktown, TN.
Bonnie was free spirited and moved about the country during her lifetime. She met her husband Bill Bucklew in San Diego, CA,...
Julie Mae Snodgrass
Oct 26, 2020
Julie Mae Snodgrass, of Nitro, entered into the presence of the Lord on October 26, 2020.
She was born March 27, 1944 to the late Clinton and Margie Casto.
Julia ran a small custodial business before retiring as a cook from Putnam County Schools. Her most cherished memories were of times spent...
James Gilmore Paxton
Oct 24, 2020
James Gilmer Paxton, 62, of Tyler Mountain, passed away on October 24, 2020, surrounded by family in his home that he built.
He was a very hard worker. James started as a young teen filling bubble gum machines and went on to be "The Candy Man" for nearly 45 years while operating a candy and...
Robert F. Yates
Oct 23, 2020
Robert F. Yates, 64, died at home Friday, October 23, 2020, after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family.
He was born December 11, 1955 in Charleston, the son of the late Guy Yates and Mary Louise (Booher) Yates.
Robert was graduated from Hurricane High School class of 1974 and...
Jack S. Brown
Oct 20, 2020
Jack S. Brown, 92, of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2020.
He retired from Union Carbide in 1991 after 37 years working at both the Institute plant and at the Tech Center as a Laboratory Technician.
Jack was a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church where...
David Wayne Jenkins
Oct 20, 2020
David Wayne Jenkins, 48, of Culloden entered into another life on October 20, 2020.
He was born March 14, 1972, to Douglas Jenkins and the late Roberta Jenkins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Jenkins and his son, Samuel Ryan Jenkins.
David is survived by his...
Sally Jean Stewart
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...
Louise A. Covert
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...
James Michael Rakes
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....
Delmar Ray Mccallister
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...
Carroll Mcclanahan
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,...
Priscilla Lane Hambrick
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...
Edith Jane Shock
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...
Lorena L. Slater
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...
Karen Sue Ellis
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...
Kenneth Ray Green
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...
Cozetta Lee Townsend
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...
Betty Louise Randolph
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...
Barbara Jean Williams
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....
