Obituaries

Dec 17, 2019

Patricia Ann Hughes, 80, of South Charleston passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.​

She was born on August 3, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Joseph R. Brown and Elizabeth A. Newcomb Brown. ​​In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Hughes; and siblings, Thomas J....

Dec 9, 2019

Vance Runion, 84, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2019.

He was born on October 28, 1935, in Buffalo, to the late Frank and Maggie Runion.

Vance was formerly employed at Smith Transfer for 24 years. He was a good husband and good father....

Dec 6, 2019

Thomas Lee Rannenberg lll, 34, of Cross Lanes, left this world behind to be with his father and grandparents on Friday December 6th, 2019 after a short illness at home.

He was born on March 22, 1985 in Charleston to his late father, Thomas Rannenberg Jr. and mother, Angela Sergent Canter.

Tommy...

Dec 5, 2019

Emma Katherine Richardson, 93, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice House West.

She was born on November 21, 1926 in Given, one of nine children of the late, Bertha Ann Sargent Casto and Nathan Ezekiel Casto.

Emma worked as a homemaker, and was also employed by Fletcher's Enamel, Thomas...

Dec 3, 2019

Paul Gilson Buckalew, 80, of Dunbar passed away on December 3, 2019 after an extended illness.

Paul was a lifelong member of Dunbar United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Marie Buckalew.

Paul is survived by several cousins; and uncle, Thomas McCarty.

Nov 29, 2019

Alma Carter Jarrell, 80, passed away November 29, 2019.

She was born on September 14, 1939 to the late George H. Carter and Madeline Ruth Keefover.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Jarrell ; and brothers, James "Jimmy" Carter, Harold Carter, and Ira...

Nov 29, 2019

Perry Eugene Casto, 68, of Evans, passed away November 29 2019, after a long battle with ALS.

He was born April 29, 1951 in Nitro to the late Clinton and Margie Casto. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Hill.

Perry grew up on Tyler Mountain and graduated from...

Nov 27, 2019

Joe VanBibber, 72, of Hurricane, passed away on November 27, 2019.

He was born on December 16, 1946 to the late Harold and Violet VanBibber.

Joe graduated from Sissonville High School and then went on to West Virginia State College where he received his Business Management Degree. He worked for Bayer Crop...

Nov 26, 2019

Bobby "Bob" Gene Burgraff, 84 of Scott Depot, entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. He was born in Putney to the proud parents of the late Thelma Dooley Burgraff and Douglas Burgraff. Bob is the last survivor of the Burgraff family. Bob was a 1952 graduate of DuPont High School and enlisted in the...

Nov 24, 2019

Carol Lee Godbey, 87, of South Charleston, passed away on November 24, 2019 at Thomas Memorial Hubbard Hospice House West.

She was a Christian and a very loving and caring wife and mother. God Bless Her.

Carol is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, H. Grogan Godbey Jr.; daughter, Rebecca...

Nov 23, 2019

Ressie Bell Cochran, 51, of Charleston, went to be with her mom and dad on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

She was born on March 22, 1968 in Charleston, to the late Bobby Ray and Vera Frances Peters Cochran.

Ressie is survived by her son, Robert Wesley Cochran; cousin and caregiver, Melissa Litton;...

Nov 22, 2019

Glenn D. Stowers, 65, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2019.

He was born on May 12, 1954, in Charleston, to the late Walter Stowers and Thelma Marie Hammon; and step-father, Ulan Hammon.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Nov 22, 2019

Keith Tucker, 80, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019, after a short illness.

He was born on October 11, 1939, to the late Marvin and Era Tucker.

Keith retired from Awnwindow Manufacturing Company in Dunbar. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, traveling, and going to car shows. He could...

Nov 21, 2019

Denise Koontz, 59, of St. Albans, passed away on November 21, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her father, Paul E. Koontz.

Denise is survived by her mother, Shonnette Koontz of Charleston; children, Amber Blackburn and Steven Blackburn; brother, Mike Koontz of Cincinnati, OH; twin brothers, Tim and Tom Koontz of...

Nov 20, 2019

Debra Lynn Leedy, 59, of Campbells Creek, passed away on November 20, 2019.

She was retired from The Office of Judges as a lifelong employee of the State of West Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilmer and Laura Anderson and Claude Anderson; step mother, Dolores Anderson; and brothers,...

Nov 19, 2019

Donald Eugene Settle, 80, of St. Albans, was called to come home to our heavenly father on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

He was born on October 5, 1939, in St. Albans, to the late McDonald and Alma Settle.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, son,...

Nov 18, 2019

Iola Mae Cavender went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 18, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Orville and Myrtle (Knopp) Casto.

Iola was a 1948 graduate of Dunbar High School and attended Davis and Elkins College. She was a member of Dunbar First Baptist Church and...

Nov 18, 2019

Janna Lynae Duncan Creasy, 42, of Dunbar, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 18, 2019.

As a young girl, Janna was an avid martial artist and over the years achieved many awards and accomplishments. She was a 1995 graduate of South Charleston High School. She then went on to obtain her Associates Degree in Business...

Nov 16, 2019

I wish you sweet sleep, my dear sister,

Although there's so much that you left bare.

I hate that you had to endure such pain.

On my mind, your saddened eyes have left a stain.

I want to know what crossed your mind.

...

Nov 15, 2019

Madgaline "Madge" Reynolds Carper, 86, died Friday, November 15 at Janes Place Personal Care Home in Spencer of a lengthy illness.

She was born September 30, 1933 to Austin and Rosie Holbert Reynolds of Clio and lived in Clio many years before moving to South Charleston and Cross Lanes where she lived for 39 years....