Obituaries

Sep 7, 2020

Gloria "Jean" Gillispie, of Dunbar died on September 7, 2020 after a very short and devastating illness.

She was the youngest of three, born Gloria Jean Rader, on August 16, 1939 in Sanderson, Kanawha County, West Virginia. She was a life-long resident of the Kanawha Valley, growing up on the West Side of Charleston. She...

Sep 6, 2020

Alice Messer Thibodeaux, 71, of Dunbar, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, lost a long and courageous battle with cancer on September 6, 2020.

She will be remembered forever for her wit, laugh and quick sense of humor,

hundreds of jokes and stories. Alice lit up every room she entered and...

Sep 4, 2020

Paul "Poppy" Parsons, 74, of Tornado, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at home after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on October 15, 1945, in Charleston, the son of the late Russell Parsons and Thelma Berry Parsons.

Paul was a maintenance man for John Douglas Anderson Apartments in west...

Sep 3, 2020

Richard Alvin Gore, 75, of Dunbar, formerly of Belle, passed away on September 3, 2020, peacefully at home after a long Illness surrounded by his family.

He retired from The State of WV after 37 years of service. He was a jack of all trades and a master of none in his own words. He...

Sep 3, 2020

Paul Denver Baldwin, 93, of Nitro passed away September 3, 2020.

He was a graduate of Dunbar High School. Paul left school early to join the Coast Guard during World War II serving as fireman aboard the USS Orlando in the Aleutian Islands.  After discharge, he attended Morris Harvey College, on the GI Bill, obtaining...

Sep 1, 2020

James Arnold Richmond, 78, of Rand, departed his life on September 1, 2020 after a long illness at CAMC Memorial.

He was born on May 7, 1942 to the late, Chilion and Ella Proffit.

James graduated from Cedar Grove High School and later attended WV Tech and University of Hawaii on a...

Aug 31, 2020

Duaine Gregory Cowley Sr., 80, of Charleston was called home by the Lord on August 31, 2020.

Duaine was retired from the Air National Guard and AEP John Amos Plant. He was a member of the Serenity Club for 28 years and was also involved in several bowling leagues in the Kanawha Valley. Duaine was...

Aug 29, 2020

Richard Atlee "Dick" Painter, died peacefully at the Hospice House at CAMC in Charleston on August 29, 2020, at the age of 89 after a short illness.

He was born on February 24,1931 in Charleston. He was a lifelong resident of Dunbar, having strong ties to many friends and co-workers throughout his life.

Aug 27, 2020

Freda Virginia Slater, 91, of Guthrie, passed away on August 27, 2020 at home.

She was born December 11, 1928 in Guthrie.

Freda was a born again Christian, being saved at an old fashion altar, at an old fashion revival, at an old fashion church, The Second Creek Community Church in Sissonville,...

Aug 27, 2020

Patricia Ann Johnson, 64, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2020.

Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher and friend. She was very well loved and will be deeply missed by those who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley...

Aug 25, 2020

John "David" Flowers of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at CAMC General Hospital, after a short illness, with family members by his side.

He was born on April 8, 1956, the third of four children of the late, John Franklin Flowers and Catherine Sue Harpold Flowers.

Aug 21, 2020

Debrah Kay Landers-Harrison, 51, of Sissonville, formerly of West Palm Beach, FL., passed away after a short illness on Friday, August 21, 2020.

She was born on April 18, 1969 in Good Sams, West Palm Beach, FL.

Debrah attended South University and studied law. She worked as a Guardian Ad Litem for...

Aug 19, 2020

"Country roads, take me home, to the place, I belong. West Virginia, mountain mama, take me home, country roads…"

On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, Jack Frederick Jones, 82, reluctantly said goodbye to his beloved rolling hills, majestic mountains, abundant rhododendrons and natural beauty of his country farm and home state of West Virginia. He succumbed...

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...