Velma M. Roncaglione
Jan 12, 2019
Velma M. Roncaglione, 91, fell asleep in death on January 12, 2019.
She was one of Jehovah's Witness and spent her life teaching others about the Bible and living what she believed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Roncaglione , an infant child, Pamela Sue Roncaglione, and was the last of...
Robert Steve Starkey
Jan 9, 2019
Robert "Steve" Starkey, 63, of Fayetteville, formerly of West Palm Beach, FL, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
He was born on June 10, 1955, in South Charleston, to Ray and Pauline Starkey.
Steve was a 1974 graduate of Dunbar High School. He was an Eagle Scout and served in the United States Coast...
Larry Wayne Chapman
Jan 7, 2019
Larry Wayne Chapman, 79, left us on Monday, January 7, 2019.
He was born March 2, 1939 to the late Fred and Mattie Howery Chapman of Longacre.
Larry was a 1957 graduate of Stonewall High School and was retired from WVDHHR.
He was a brother to Carl (Gerry); the late Doris, Claude, Fred...
Harold Ray Craigo
Jan 6, 2019
Harold Ray Craigo, 92, passed away on January 6, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice House West after a short illness.
He was a devout Christian and a member of Dunbar Mountain Mission Church.
Harold married Jacqueline Higginbotham on January 19, 1949 and they had 63 years of a loving and happy marriage before she passed away...
Evelyn S. Bailey
Jan 4, 2019
Evelyn S. Bailey, 86, of Winfield, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2019.
She was born on January 14, 1932, in Charleston, to the late Rufus and Myrtle Stover.
She retired from CAMC Memorial after many years of service. She loved to travel by bus to Florida to visit her...
Ted Charles Nidy
Jan 2, 2019
Ted Charles Nidy, 49, of Cross Lanes, passed away on January 2, 2019.
He was born on October 1, 1969 to Phyllis J. Nidy and the late Grover L. Nidy.
Ted was a multi-talented guy. He was well versed in music, art, and cooking, as well as his computer skills. He was always full of...
Linda Fern Casto
Jan 2, 2019
Linda Fern Casto, 79, of Sebastian, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
She was a wonderful stay at home Mom for 16 years. She then pursued a career in cosmetology where she taught at the Charleston School of Beauty Culture for many years. She attended and was brought up in...
Anniastio J. Bryant
Jan 1, 2019
Anniastio "Anna" Jackson Bryant passed away following a short illness on January 1, 2019, at the age of 80.
Anna is survived by her sister Claudia (George) Salinger and her children and grandchildren; cousin Barbara Zeagler and her grandson; three children - her daughter Annette (Chris) Paulsen, her daughter Susan (Patrick) Casdorph and her son Kenny (Karen...
James Edward Snyder
Dec 31, 2018
James Edward "Fritto" Snyder, 69, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 31, 2018.
He was born on November 15, 1949, in South Charleston, to the late James Wilson and Mary Snyder.
Jim was a loving husband, dad, and poppy. He retired from the United Steel Workers Local Union...
Nellie Jane Hickman
Dec 28, 2018
Nellie Jane Hickman, 96, of South Charleston, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018.
Born January 8, 1922 in Spring Hill, to Ernest and Mattie Chittum (may they rest in peace), she spent her formative years on Spring Hill Mountain during the Great Depression. Nellie was Earnest and Mattie's third child, and first daughter. She would be...
Patricia Lou Fogarty
Dec 28, 2018
Patricia Lou Fogarty passed away at the age of 79 on Friday, December 28, 2018, at home surrounded by her family after a short illness.
She was born July 24, 1939 in Spring Hill, to the late Robert and Garnet Frame.
Patricia was a faithful and devote member of Church of Christ, Spring Hill. She...
Doris Gertrude Reed
Dec 27, 2018
Doris Gertrude Reed, 92 of Dunbar, died at Ohio Valley Health Care in Parkersburg on December 27, 2018.
She was born on November 8, 1926 on Lightner Avenue in Dunbar, and was the daughter of the late Cecil Homer and Mary Cecil Glass Reed.
Doris graduated from Dunbar High School in 1946 and worked at...
Larry Joseph Smith
Dec 22, 2018
Larry Joseph Smith, 73, of Dunbar, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House West, after several months of declining cardio/pulmonary health.
He was born on June 3, 1945 in Dunbar, to the late Delmar and Evelyn Smith.
Larry was a life-long resident of Dunbar and attended the Dunbar Church of the Nazarene....
Austin Howard Carper
Dec 21, 2018
Austin Howard Carper, 59, of Cross Lanes, died Friday, December 21, 2018 at Putnam Center after a long illness.
He was a 1979 graduate of South Charleston High School and retired from the City of South Charleston in the maintenance department. He was a Christian and attended church when he was able. He was a lifetime member...
James J. Sachen
Dec 19, 2018
James J. "Jeff" Sachen, 69, of Lookout, passed away on December 19, 2018.
James was born on August 28, 1949 in Aurora, Illinois to the late James P. and Emma Jane Sachen. He grew up in Elgin, Illinois where he earned his Eagle Scout honors and graduated in 1967 from St. Edward's High School. After serving in...
Barbara Ann Casdorph
Dec 8, 2018
Barbara "Bobbie" "Gunga" Ann Casdorph, 79, of South Charleston, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
She was born on August 3, 1939, in South Charleston, to the late Abram Green and Lucille Oney.
Bobbie loved and cherished her family and her adopted family dearly. She never met a stranger...
James Collins
Dec 8, 2018
James "Jimmy" Collins, 70, of Dunbar, passed away at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home on Saturday, December 8, 2018 after a long illness.
He was born February 12, 1948, in Danville, to the late George and Ina Richardson Collins.
Jimmy was a 1966 graduate of Dunbar High School. He worked briefly for Tom's Grocery before enlisting...
Mary Louise Bell
Dec 7, 2018
Mary Louise Bell (Rowland), 101, passed away Monday, December 7, 2018 at Charleston Area Medical Center.
Born in Fincastle, Virginia (Botetourt Co.) on December 28, 1916, she was the second youngest child of the late Henry Rowland and Stella Rowland (Harvey).
Mary spent most of her years in Charleston where she eventually retired from the...
Wilbur Jerrel Davis
Dec 6, 2018
Wilbur "Jerrel" Davis, 65, of Charleston formerly of Ripley, passed away on December 6, 2018.
He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers local 132.
Jerrel is survived by his wife, Peggy Davis; daughters, Patricia Parson and Michelle Hill; brother, Wayde Davis; sister, Tammy Winters; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
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Charles E. Wood
Dec 5, 2018
Charles E. "Woody" Wood, 75, of South Charleston passed away on December 5, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a short illness.
He was born in Missouri to the late Robert and Nadine Wood. Woody joined the U.S. Navy in May of 1962 and was a veteran of Vietnam where he served upon the U.S.S. Independence....
