Obituaries

Aug 18, 2020

Rebecca Susan Hess, 68, of Cross Lanes, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at CAMC Memorial after a long illness.

She was born January 29, 1952, in Elkview, to the late Herbert (Dick) and Wanda Chapman Carte.

Becky was a member of Set Free Ministries in Nitro.

In addition...

Aug 16, 2020

Bonnie Janel Akers, 33, passed away from this earth in her mother's arms, early Sunday morning, August 16, 2020.

Free in spirit, now free at last. Fly high little angel. Fly high and fast.

Left behind to carry her memories, are her daughters, Sarah and Kylee; parents, Kim and Brett Kelley and...

Aug 14, 2020

Betty J Summers, 85, of Cross Lanes, passed peacefully surrounded by her daughter, Heidi, granddaughter, Nikki, and beloved cat, Minka in Snellville, Ga.  early Friday, August 14, 2020.

Betty was born May 21, 1935 in her grandmother's home. She was married to her teenage sweetheart, Delbert Summers, and had three children. She gave her life...

Aug 12, 2020

Betty Lou Mace, 82, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2020.

She was a loving mother and homemaker.

Betty was a lifelong resident of Avesta Drive and well respected and loved throughout the community. She was a beloved member of Lincoln Drive Community Church with...

Aug 12, 2020

Charles "Chip" Burford, peacefully drifted off to eternal sleep on August 12, 2020 with his devoted wife by his side.

Chip was a former recruit for WIS International, a former flatbed driver for 84 Lumber and manager of many pizza shops from Charleston to Beckley. Most recent, he was a dedicated employee of HD Media...

Aug 10, 2020

Jon Fieldon Green was born in Charleston, on November 8, 1945 and departed this life peacefully on August 10, 2020 after a short illness.

Jon was the only child born to the late Mary Estella Gibson and Earl M. Green. He grew up on the west side of Charleston and was educated in the Kanawha...

Aug 8, 2020

Raymond King Spaniol, 71, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 8, 2020.

He was born on December 7, 1948, in Charleston, to the late G.W. "Bill" and Mary Frances Spaniol.

King graduated from Dunbar High School in 1966. He attended West Virginia State College to become...

Aug 7, 2020

Mauna Lei Hayes Barr, 75, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2020.

She was born on December 16, 1944, to the late Alack and Dee Hayes.

Mauna was a lifelong Christian. She worked as a nurse for 35 years at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was...

Aug 7, 2020

Connie Lynn Smith, 66, of South Charleston, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020.

She graduated from South Charleston High School in 1973. Connie was also an avid member of 5th Avenue Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Rhodes Jr.

Connie is survived...

Aug 6, 2020

Harriett "Tulucy" Smith, 73, of Charleston, departed this life on August 6, 2020 due to complications from a massive stroke.

She was born on July 10, 1947 to the late, Will Wagner and Eloise Wagner Rakes of Logan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Starr...

Jul 30, 2020

Christopher Allen Workman, 59, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2020 at 5:37 p.m.

He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1980 and earned his BA in Political Science, Philosophy and Business Administration Management. Christopher was employed by G4S Wackenut Security Service. He was also a part of the...

Jul 29, 2020

Jack William Pitman, 76, of Dunbar, formerly of Grafton, passed away on July 29, 2020.

Jack graduated from Grafton High School. Later, he retired in 2006 from WV Rehabilitation Services, Institute, after 27 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Jack and Lillian Ruth Pitman.

Jul 29, 2020

Mary Louise Anderson, 88, of Charleston, passed away on July 29, 2020. She was a resident of East Brook Nursing Home since January 8, 2016.

She was born to the late, Gove and Wavie McGinnis of Raleigh County.

Mary loved the Lord and she truly believed that she would one day go...

Jul 28, 2020

Sondra Harrah Meadows, 80, of Charleston, passed away on July 28, 2020, at CAMC Memorial Hospital of natural causes.

She was born on April 5, 1940, in Ansted, to the late Burton Harrah of Marion, Ohio and Loretta Harrah of Charleston.

Sandra attended Stonewall Jackson High School and worked for the West...

Jul 23, 2020

Kenneth L. Williams, Sr. passed in peace on July 23rd at the age of 82.

Kenney was known as a hard working family man that loved, protected and supported his family and friends He was a member and proudly supported the Steel Workers and the United Mine Workers of America.

He is...

Jul 21, 2020

Janet G. Ingram, 85, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

She was born on September 27, 1934, in Cabin Creek, to the late Edgar and Syble Carver.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Bernard W....

Jul 20, 2020

Imogene "Jean" Cline, 100, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 20, 2020.

She was born in Charleston to the late Clarence Sr. and Mabel Cavender.

Jean was a 62 year resident of Cross Lanes and co-owned Cline Music Company on the westside of Charleston for...

Jul 20, 2020

Donald "Don" E. Mason, Sr., 83, of Loudendale, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2020.

Don was a dedicated West Virginia Mountaineer fan. He loved golfing and watching old westerns.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles and Lula Mason; brothers, Harlan Mason, Billy Mason...

Jul 19, 2020

Jason Linwood Cuffee, 27, of Poca, passed away unexpectedly in the line of duty on July 19, 2020.

He was born on August 31, 1992 in Lynchburg, VA to Linwood and Sarah Bess Cuffee.

Jason was a loving son, father, brother and grandson. He was Charleston Firefighter and former basketball player. Jason...

Jul 18, 2020

James Robert Hammons, 67, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020, after a short illness.

He was born on May 14, 1953, in Charleston, to the late James and Betty Hammons.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Angela Hammons; sons, James Isaac Hammons, Elijah Hammons, and...