Obituaries

Feb 20, 2019

Nial Fredric Pennington, better known as "Papaw Pete", 80, of Barberton, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

He was born on May 28, 1938 in Dixie to the late Frank Pennington and Clara King.

Nial lived a life of selflessness. Everything he did was for his family. He...

Feb 17, 2019

Phyllis "Jo" Collison Waller Wenger, of Saint Albans, died on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at home.

Jo was born August 7, 1943 to the late French and Bernice Collison.

She made her home with her son John and Melissa Waller. Jo was a member of the Loudendale Church of the Nazarene; though she was unable...

Feb 17, 2019

Agathia Vanetta (Hawkins) Chester, 68, affectionately known to all as "Gaye", peacefully transitioned from this world to eternal rest at Hubbard Hospice House West, on Sunday, February 17, 2019.

She grew up in Ebenezer Baptist Church and attended Ferguson Memorial Baptist Church for many years. In 1983 Gaye married David Chester, and to this union, two children...

Feb 14, 2019

David Lee Pauley, 78, of South Charleston, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Memorial Hospital, after a long illness, with his sister Karen at his side.

He was the son of the late Emanual Pauley and Clarice Hatfield.

David was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine...

Feb 13, 2019

Robert L. Eplin, 87, of South Charleston passed away on February 13, 2019.

Robert was a U.S. Army veteran and later retired from the City of South Charleston after 27 years of employment. He loved the outdoors, especially rabbit hunting. Robert cherished his time at home with his family. Providing for them, as he had always done,...

Feb 13, 2019

Sandra L. Risher, 78, of Charleston passed away on February 13, 2019.

She was retired from the Kanawha County Office of the Fiduciary Supervisor. She enjoyed the work she did there; so much so that after her retirement she worked for Keller Funeral Home, helping people with their probate paperwork. Sandra was an avid bowler; bowling on...

Feb 11, 2019

James Mason Lillibridge

February 2, 1930 – February 11, 2019

James Mason Lillibridge, 89, was reunited with his loving wife of 61 years, Peggy, on February 11, 2019.

Jim was a lifelong resident of the Charleston area and retired from Libby Owens Ford glass plant. He was also preceded in death by his...

Feb 3, 2019

Dallas Garrett, 87, of Dunbar passed away on February 3, 2019.

Dallas was a fun-loving, quick-witted, God-fearing WVU fan who loved his family beyond measure. He was a retired master electrician and a member of IBEW Local #466 where he taught and mentored in their apprenticeship program. He also served as a Dunbar city councilman for many...

Feb 2, 2019

Deborah Ann Jolly, 66, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

She was born on November 15, 1952 in Charleston and was preceded in death by her parents, the late Russell and Lorene Brown.

She is survived by her son, Sherman Jolly of Myrtle Beach, SC; daughters, Cynthia...

Feb 2, 2019

Charlotte Emma Giles, D.M., retired Professor of Music at WVSU, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 6:05 p.m. at Hubbard Hospice House West.

Charlotte was an only child who was preceded in death by her parents, The Reverend Samuel Hopkins Giles and Phozie Dawson Giles.

Dr. Charlotte E. Giles was a native of...

Feb 1, 2019

Louis Edward Francisco passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019 surrounded by his daughters at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston. Louis was born on December 20, 1937 along with his twin sister, Lois in Charleston, to the late Bertha and William Francisco. He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1956 and joined the Army National Guard...

Jan 31, 2019

Carrie Lynn Harper, 41, of Sissonville passed away on January 31, 2019, at her home.

She was born on October 26, 1977 to Donald and Barbara Paterson.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Darrell Quinton Harper, Jr.; daughters Katie Marie, Emily Nicole and Alexis Dawn Harper; brothers, Jeremy (Kista) and...

Jan 30, 2019

Russell Ray Lynch, 79, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

He was born on December 4, 1939 in Parkersburg, to the late Harry Ray and Gladys Helen Lynch.

Russell was a member of the Nitro Church of Christ. He really enjoyed working there and will be greatly...

Jan 26, 2019

Dennis R. Vance II, "Ray"' 46, of Dunbar passed away on January 26, 2019.

Ray worked as a cement mason for multiple contractors.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Noah and Carrie Vance, and maternal grandparents, Olther and Clela Womack.

Ray is survived by his parents, Dennis and Bonnie Vance;...

Jan 24, 2019

Kevin Lee Brogan, 44, of Charleston, formerly of Alum Creek, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019.

He was born on April 4, 1974 in Charleston to Stephen and Virginia Brogan.

Kevin's musical and artistic talents will be greatly missed. His creativity however lives on through his children.

He was preceded in death...

Jan 24, 2019

Tammy Raelynn Payne-Williams, 36, of St. Albans, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019.

She was born on August 20, 1982, in Charleston, to Gary and Jane Payne.

Tammy was an amazing mother, daughter, aunt, and friend. She would do anything for her family and made sure everyone was always happy. She brought joy to...

Jan 24, 2019

Alan Hawkins, 59, of Charleston, passed away, Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Medical Center.

Alan was born September 22, 1959 at Thomas Hospital in South Charleston to the late Bernard and Corintha Hawkins. He graduated from South Charleston High School. At which time, he received a basketball scholarship to California University of PA. As a...

Jan 24, 2019

J. Ann McCormick, 88, of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2019.

Ann was a devout Christian and attended Christ Church United Methodist, Charleston. She had a Bachelor's Degree in Education, worked toward her Master's Degree in Counseling and Guidance through WVU, and was a member of the National Christian Counselors Association....

Jan 20, 2019

Herbert Franklin "Pop" Casdorph, affectionately known as Huggin Herb, 85, of South Charleston, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a short illness.

He was born on July 13, 1933 in South Charleston, to the late Roy and Verna Casdorph.

Herb retired from Columbia Gas Transmission after many years...

Jan 12, 2019

Warren D. Hunt Jr. "Junior", 49, of Dunbar passed away on January 12, 2019 due to complications of diabetes.

Junior was a lifelong citizen of Dunbar and graduated from Dunbar High School, class of 1987.

He was preceded in death by his father, Warren Hunt Sr.

Junior is survived by his mother, Christine...