Carla Martin
Jun 30, 2019
Carla Martin, 62, passed away unexpectedly from a ruptured aneurysm on June 30, 2019 with her sons and daughter-in-law by her side.
She was born on January 12, 1957 in Charleston, to the late Roland and Isabelle Rust.
Before retirement, Carla worked 35 years for Kanawha County Schools, filling various roles from teacher's aide to...
Geary E. Oxley
Jun 30, 2019
Geary E. Oxley, 79, of South Charleston, left this life on Sunday, June 30, 2019 to be with the Lord.
He was born on May 14, 1940 to the late Edward and Elsie Oxley.
Geary was well known for his beautiful stonework, his strong character, sense of humor, his dedication to his family and friends,...
Stephen Mayes
Jun 29, 2019
Stephen "Stevie" Mayes, 34, of Charleston, passed away June 29, 2019.
He loved his sons with all of his heart. Stevie was an avid WVU fan.
Stevie was preceded in death by his grandparents, Opal and Charles Leach; grandfather, Jim Mayes Sr.; and great grandparents, Mabel and Olen Bonnett.
He is survived by...
Mildred Hall
Jun 25, 2019
Mildred Hall, 81, of St. Albans, gained her angel wings on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.
She was born on August 22, 1937 in Ensley, AL, to the late Derry Lee and Willa Mae Bailey Jewett.
Helping raise her siblings, Mildred and her family moved to West Virginia. She attended Garnett High School, where she was...
Bob Oxley
Jun 22, 2019
BobLeslie Ray "Bob" Oxley, 90, of Columbus, Ohio (formerly of Charleston), was received into the arms of his Savior on June 22. He passed peacefully with, Wanda, his wife of 65 years, by his side.
Bob was a veteran of the Army and he worked for Smith Transfer for over 35 years in Charleston before transferring to...
Charles E. Ferrell
Jun 21, 2019
Charles E. Ferrell, 73, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 21, 2019.
He was born on April 27, 1946, in Charleston, to the late Ancel James and Dorothy Ferrell.
Charles was a Marine Corp. veteran of the Vietnam War and recipient of the Purple Heart.
He also...
Larry J. Light
Jun 20, 2019
Larry J. Light, 67, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 20, 2019.
He was born on July 10, 1951, in South Charleston, to the late J. Hedrick and Mildred Light.
Larry was a member of the Campbell's Creek Lions Club. He was widely known as "The Legend" among pro...
Gwendolyn Ramsey
Jun 19, 2019
Our beloved mother, Mrs. Gwendolyn Ramsey 79, of South Charleston, took her rest on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.
She was born and raised in Cabin Creek by the late Mr. Curtis Russell and Mrs. Louise Russell.
Gwendolyn was educated in the Kanawha County School System and was employed as a domestic employee. She was a...
Marjorie Maxine Brown
Jun 12, 2019
Marjorie Maxine Brown, 86, of Dunbar, received her heavenly wings with her loved ones standing around her on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
She was born on January 28, 1933, in Charleston, to the late Ralph and Rachel Spangler.
Maxine was a lifetime member of the Dunbar First Baptist Church. She was a member of The...
Ralph Levi Moore
Jun 10, 2019
Ralph Levi Moore, 99, of Dunbar, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019.
Ralph was born on November 13, 1919 in Rock Castle. He worked his entire career, 43 years, as a mechanic and retired from the KRT, formerly known as the Charleston Transit Bus Company. He proudly served his country in Europe during WWII from 1943 to...
Floyd Edens
Jun 9, 2019
Floyd "PeeWee" Edens, made his journey to the Lord, June 9, 2019.
Floyd was a Vietnam Army Veteran from the Big Red 1, 1 st Infantry Demolition Crew. He was a proud father, Pawpie, and brother.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Evelene Edens; brother, Michael; wife, Patty; and daughter, Jennifer....
Hobart F. Young
Jun 8, 2019
Hobart "Hokey" F. Young, Sr., 81, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, June 8, holding the hand of his loving wife of 55 years, Helen.
Hokey was the 7 th of 10 children born to Earl and Icy Young of Sissonville and was preceded in death by sisters, Reba, Helen and Wanda; brothers, Guy, John, Jack and...
Kimberly Ann Hartwell
Jun 7, 2019
Kimberly Ann Hartwell, 47, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2019.
She was born on February, 21, 1972, in South Charleston, to Delmer Sr. and Alice Hartwell.
Kim worked as RNBSN at St. Francis Hospital for over 20 years.
She was preceded in death by...
Grace Eleanor Myers
Jun 7, 2019
Grace Eleanor Myers, 88, of Dunbar passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Eleanor was proudly born and raised in Gay, WV. She was a retired school cook who lovingly fed many children at Roxalana and Ford Elementary over the span of her career. After retirement she spent several years cooking meals...
Doris Jane Parsons
Jun 5, 2019
Doris "Granny" Jane Schoolcraft Parsons, 82, of Dunbar, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She suffered with vascular dementia for about 6 years.
She was born December, 11 1936 to the late Elmer and Bonnie (Humphreys) Jones in Clendenin.
Jane attended Clendenin High School until moving in her senior year and graduating from Dunbar...
Danis Soylu
Jun 4, 2019
Danis Soylu, 87, of Dunbar, passed away June 4, 2019 at CAMC Memorial, after a short illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents who were from Ankara, Turkey.
Mr. Danny, as his students called him, came to America at 25 from Ankara. He spent his time here in the mental health and social...
George Wesley Sanders
Jun 3, 2019
George Wesley Sanders Jr., 58, of Charleston, passed away June 3, 2019, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
He was born on April 7, 1961, to the late George Sanders Sr. and Ursula McDowell Sanders of Charleston.
George was a very loving, giving and heartfelt person. He was also a longtime member of The North Charleston Apostolic...
Jesse Q. Rose
Jun 2, 2019
Jesse Q. Rose, 38, of Nitro passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Jesse is survived by his mother, Margaret McCutchen, and Cecil; father, Hollie Rose and Patricia; son, Jaxon Rose and his mother, Bridget Smith; brother, Paul Rose and wife, Laura; sister, Kimberly Wills and husband, Steve; step-siblings, Michael McCutchen, Pamela Dunlap, Kathy Gillespie, and Diane...
Darlene Kay Hill
Jun 1, 2019
Darlene Kay Hill, 63, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
She was born on January 6, 1956 in Charleston, to the late Bud and Juanita Cobb.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Hill; and sister, Joyce Cobb.
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John Wesley Keller
May 28, 2019
John Wesley Keller, Sr., 91, of Nitro, went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2019.
John was born in Cinco to the late Ben and Martha Keller. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. John was a devoted husband and father, and member of Dunbar Church of the...
