Obituaries

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....

Nov 15, 2019

George "Wilbur" Fore, 79, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019.

He was born on May 26, 1940 to the late Faye Elaine Johnson and Earl Wilson Fore.

Wilbur retired from the Charleston Sanitary Board where he worked as a mechanic for 25 years.

In addition to his parents, Wilbur...

Nov 14, 2019

Dr. Rev. James C. Abner, 82, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2019.

He was born on January 30, 1937, in Harlan County, KY, to the late Ezra and Mallie Abner.

Dr. Abner was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a Chaplin and a...

Nov 14, 2019

Donnie "Vernie" Hall, 74, of Charleston, went home on November 14, 2019.

Vernie was the daughter of the late William and Ossie Moss.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Moss Jr.; sister, Mildred Wilson; and infant daughter, Tammy Hall.

Vernie is...

Nov 11, 2019

William C. "Bill" Jones, of South Charleston, moved to Heaven to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2019.

Bill was a loving family man and a great example of how to serve and love God. He taught through his actions how to be strong, and love at all times.

He...

Nov 9, 2019

Patricia A. Adkins, 84, of Scott Depot, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 8, 1935 in Oak Hill, to the late Carl and Gaynela Evans.

Patricia worked at CAMC as a nurse's aide. She loved working...

Nov 8, 2019

Selbert A. Pickens, 87, of Dunbar, passed away after a long illness on Friday, November 8, 2019.

He was born on February 1, 1932, in Dunbar, to the late Hubert and Mabel Pickens.

Selbert was a retired mechanic and loved hunting and fishing. He accepted Jesus as his savior at the age of 83 and...

Nov 7, 2019

William Thomas Flint Jr., 80, of Gretna, LA, transitioned from this life to the next on Thursday, November 7, 2019.

He was born on September 16, 1939, in Kanawha County, to the late William Thomas Sr., and Dorothy Flint.

He is survived by his son, William Dutch Flint of Charleston; grandsons, James...

Nov 2, 2019

Shawnette Y. Holley, 67, of Dunbar went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Arma Fisher; and brother, Ernest Fisher.

Shawnette is survived by her siblings, Paulette Ledbetter (James), Karen Sampson (Robert), Skip Fisher (Mary Mona), and Ellena Trivison...