Leroy Edward Dozier
Dec 26, 2019
Leroy Edward "Ed" Dozier Jr., 59, of Nitro, passed away unexpectedly on December 26th, 2019Â after a short illness.
In his lifetime, Ed had a great love for sports, fishing, and his beloved sidekick, Cujo. But what he loved most of all was being Papaw Ed to his very much loved grandchildren.
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Charles David Richardson
Dec 25, 2019
Charles David Richardson, 81, Scott Depot, went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July, 14, 1938 in Dunbar to Fred B. Richardson and Frances Richardson Oneal, who preceded him in death, as well as an infant son, Charles David Richardson II....
Clifford Ray Scarberry
Dec 24, 2019
Clifford Ray Scarberry, 69, passed away at his home in South Charleston after a battle with cancer.
Clifford was a Vietnam War Veteran, a business owner and a lifelong animal lover. Above all things, he relished time spent with his great-grandchildren who gave him renewed life in his final years. They, as well as countless...
Robert W. Bowers
Dec 24, 2019
Robert W. Bowers, 92, of South Charleston, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House.
He was a member of Grace Nazarene Church, a 32 Degree Mason, a member of the Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #33 for...
Kenneth Cameron Legg
Dec 23, 2019
Kenneth Cameron Legg, 96, of Charleston, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 and is now with his Lord and Savior, along with his family, who are there to embrace him once again.
He was born on July 24, 1923, the first born son to Otis Brooks and Clara Grace Legg in Lizemores.
Albert Eugene Boardman
Dec 23, 2019
Albert Eugene Franklin Boardman, 73, of Dunbar, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2019, after a short illness.
He was born on November 4, 1946, in Dunbar, to the late Albert and Violet Boardman. He was the youngest of four siblings.
Frank is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Jessie and...
Patricia Ann Hughes
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....
Vance Runion
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....
Thomas Lee Rannenberg
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...
Emma Katherine Richardson
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...
Paul Gilson Buckalew
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.
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Alma Jarrell
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...
Perry Eugene Casto
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...
Joe Vanbibber
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...
Bobby Gene Burgraff
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...
Carol Lee Godbey
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...
Ressie Bell Cochran
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;...
Glenn D. Stowers
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...
Keith Tucker
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...
Denise Koontz
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...
