Obituaries

Apr 7, 2019

Carolyn "Bonnie" June Barnhart, 71, of Sissonville, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

She was born on January 17, 1948 in Ripley, to the late Floyd and Juanita Harrison.

Bonnie retired from Kines Pharmacy where she worked as a pharmacy tech for 10 years. She continued to work well past retirement age because she...

Apr 4, 2019

Jo Ann (Straughan) Garretson, 78, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, April 4, at Hubbard Hospice House West, of complications following breast cancer.

Jo Ann was born on April 12, 1940 in Riverside, to the late Bill and Dollie Straughan. She married Benot F. Garretson, Jr. After moving to Spartanburg, SC and she began working for Hoechst...

Apr 3, 2019

Loretta Mae Slusher, 74, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

She was born on November 1, 1944, in Madison to the late Charlie and Ruby Maxwell.

Loretta retired from Magic Mart in Danville. She was a member of the Ferguson Baptist Church in Dunbar and she loved...

Mar 30, 2019

Phillip "Pip" S. Jones Sr.

Phillip "Pip" S. Jones, Sr., 89, of Charleston, quietly transitioned from his life on Saturday, March 30, 2019, after a short illness at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

He was the youngest of 10 siblings to the Gillie Jones, Sr. and Elvira Nelson Jones.

Mr. Jones graduated from Garnet High...

Mar 29, 2019

Raymond "Ray" Seabolt, 85, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord after a very long illness on Friday, March 29, 2019.

He was born on March 5, 1934, in Clio, to the late Lonnie and Sarah Seabolt.

Ray played and sang gospel music for more than 50 years. He excelled in all sports...

Mar 28, 2019

Judith Lynne Scipio Mullins, 72, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

She was born in Charleston to the late, Primo and Maxine Scipio.

She worked as transcriber for the West Virginia Department of Health legal department.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton...

Mar 27, 2019

Phillip Wayne Peters, 68, of Dunbar, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

He was born on June 30, 1950 in Martin, TN, to the late Raymond and Helen Peters.

Phil was an U.S. Army veteran serving in the 2 nd Division in Vietnam. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter....

Mar 24, 2019

Judith Ann (Dean) Guthrie, 61, of Kanawha Two Miles, went to her heavenly home after long illness with her family by her side at Hubbard Hospice House on March 24, 2019.

She worked as a nurse's aide for CAMC Memorial Division, health care giver and house wife. She enjoyed cooking, craft work, playing games on her computer...

Mar 23, 2019

Mary M. Sirianni Jelsomine, 91, of Charleston, went to be with the lord on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Mary was a longtime resident of Charleston and worked at Charleston High School for 25 years as the Head Cook from 1967 to 1992. She loved her job so much and made the best Italian yeast rolls ever.

Mar 22, 2019

Alpha Faye Young, 91, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2019.

She was born on February 13, 1928, in South Charleston, to the late Obediah and Tasie Marie Johnson.

Alpha was a founding member of the Lincoln Drive Church of God. She loved to sing gospel music....

Mar 19, 2019

Lester E. Landers Sr. (Leck), 87, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

He was born on February 15, 1932, in Charleston, to the late Earl and Hazel Landers.

Lester was a class of 1950 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School where he played baseball. He served four...

Mar 14, 2019

Harry Bolen, 82, of Milton, died March 14, 2019 surrounded by family at Cabell Huntington Hospital following an acute illness.

Harry was a dedicated father and husband who took pride in his family's accomplishments. To his very last days his life was

instructive as he taught us how to grow with morals, values, character, humor,...

Mar 13, 2019

Alberta Williams Martin, 80, was ushered by Angels into the presence of Our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at her residence.

She was born October 8, 1938, in Raymond City. Her family later moved to Dunbar, where she lovingly raised her family. She followed her dreams and became and LPN and graduated from the University...

Mar 11, 2019

Clara Ellen Honaker, 67, of Cross Lanes, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

She was born on November 9, 1951 in South Charleston, to the late Howard L. "Bo" Honaker, Sr. and Lillie M. "Tootsie" Honaker.

Clara is survived by her brother, Howard Lee Honaker, Jr. and his wife...

Mar 10, 2019

Eric Devon Moss, 44, of Rand, passed away on March 10, 2019.

He was a 1992 Dupont High School graduate where he was the Student Council President and honored for being selected to the All-State 1 st Team in basketball and football. He attended Fort Union Military Academy and then went on to attend and play football...

Mar 9, 2019

Barbara Joan Ferguson Sisco Hill, 89, Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord, March 9, 2019.

She was born in Charleston, the 5th daughter born to G.E. "Cap" and Lily Ferguson.

Barbara was a 1947 graduate of Garnet High School. She received her Bachelors degree in Music Education from West Virginia State College...

Feb 26, 2019

Annie Jane Black, 93, of Institute, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

She was born on May 4, 1925 in Marmet to the late Robert and Frankie Smith.

Annie was a graduate of Garnet High School in Charleston. She went to barber school and then...

Feb 24, 2019

Mabel Blair Roach, 94, of Hurricane, passed away on February 24, 2019 at the Broadmore Senior Assisted Living Center.

Mabel was a gourmet cook, a meticulous housekeeper and the consummate landscaper.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Roach; parents, Taylor and Bessie Blair; sisters, Bonnie Porter and Louise Butler; brothers, Joe and...

Feb 24, 2019

Larry A. Cowley, 77, of Hurricane passed away on February 24, 2019.

Larry retired from Union Carbide / DOW Chemical after 28 years of employment. He enjoyed attending NASCAR races with Joseph King, cheering on the WVU Mountaineers, and was an avid bowler with Don Sigmon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson...

Feb 23, 2019

Millard Jack "Buddy" Crabtree passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the age of 92.

Buddy was born on August 6, 1926 in Louisa KY, son of the late Elmer and Nellie Crabtree.

He worked for the C&O Railroad. He loved hunting and fishing.

In addition to his...