Obituaries

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...

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...