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....
Keith Cameron Boyd
Dec 4, 2018
Keith Cameron Boyd, 60, of Renick, passed away on December 4, 2018.
Keith was born September 9, 1958 in South Charleston. He was a kind soul who loved his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Edna Boyd.
Keith is survived by his siblings; Donna Koontz, Philip...
Rex Meador
Dec 4, 2018
Rex Meador, 67, of Dunbar, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 after a short illness.
He was born on August 14, 1951, in Charleston, to the late Charles "Buddy' and Cletia Meador.
Rex was a US Army veteran. He served as a Military Police officer while stationed in Germany. He was a retired KRT...
Clement E. Sigmon
Dec 1, 2018
Clement E. "Ickybob" Sigmon, 79, of St. Albans, passed away on December 1, 2018.
Ickybob retired with 22 years of service from the City of Charleston Sanitary Board. He previously worked at Broughton Dairy delivering milk door to door as well as serving as a Plant Operator for 12 years.
When not working, Ick enjoyed...
Sylvia I. Heater
Nov 29, 2018
Sylvia I. Heater, lovingly known as "Cake", 95, of Dunbar, passed on to be with her Savior on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
Sylvia was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, watching her "soaps" and spending time with her family.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, Dorsey and Ethel...
Gary W. Bays
Nov 28, 2018
Gary W. Bays, 69, of South Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
He was born on July 26, 1949, in South Charleston, to the late Stanton and Freda Irene Bays.
Gary taught science at George Washington Middle School, in Eleanor and math at Hurricane Middle School. He also taught homebound students.
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Jessie Diane King
Nov 27, 2018
Jessie Diane King, 61, of Dunbar, passed away on November 27, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Madelyn Facemyer; husband, Larry King; brother, Herbert Rocky Lee; and sister, Cammie Smith.
Jessie is survived by her step-sons, Jason King and Sterling Thaxton; step-daughter, Stacy King; brothers, Franklin Bostic, Robert Smith, Phillip...
Diane Eloise Wilder
Nov 25, 2018
Diane Eloise Wilder, 72, of Charleston passed away peacefully at her home on November 25, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones.
Diane attended West Virginia University and graduated from Morris Harvey College and Marshall University College of Graduate Studies with a Master Degree in Special Education. She was a member of the AO∏ sorority. During her 33...
Helen Irene Vanness
Nov 25, 2018
Helen Irene Vanness, 89, of Nitro, passed away suddenly and went to be with the Lord, on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
She was born on July 22, 1929, in Charleston, to the late William Burns and Marie Ann Sullivan.
Helen was a graduate of Charleston High School. She enjoyed puzzles, reading books, word search books,...
Phyllis Madelyn Knight
Nov 24, 2018
Phyllis Madelyn Gumm Knight, 88, of Fayetteville, GA, formerly of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2018.
She was born on December 21, 1929, in Clarksburg, to the late Carl Raymond Gumm and Carrie Hodgkiss Gumm.
Phyllis was a graduate of Victory High School, class of 1947 and attended Morris...
Dale J. Miller
Nov 7, 2018
Dale J. Miller, 79, of St. Albans, died Wednesday, November 7 at his home following a short illness. Born March 22, 1939 in South Charleston, he was son of the late Arch and Crystal Miller, and husband to the late Elizabeth J. Miller. Dale was a retired truck driver with the City of South Charleston, as well as retired...
Phyllis Marie Dent
Nov 3, 2018
Phyllis Marie Dent, affectionately known as "Meems", age 93, passed away November 3, 2018.
She was born July 29, 1925 in Charleston, WV to the late Burt and Hazel Harkins. She married the love of her life, Delbert Dent on July 15, 1950. He preceded her in death on January 13, 1992.
Phyllis loved to...
Georgia Ellen Covert
Oct 31, 2018
Georgia Ellen Covert
Georgia Covert made Myrtle Beach SC her home for the last 3 years, but lived in Dunbar most of her life. She went home to be with her Lord on October 31, 2018 at the age of 94.
She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and...
Betty Gay Garnes
Oct 29, 2018
Betty Gay Garnes, 90, of Dunbar, passed away at Thomas Memorial Hospital, on Monday, October 29, 2018.
Betty worked many years in retail at Woolworth's, Murphy's Mart, and Ames
She was an independent lady and was blessed to live 90 years on her own. Grandson Joshua said about his grandmother, "She helped raise 3 generations...
William Henry Hall
Oct 29, 2018
William Henry Hall, 88, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 29, 2018.
He was born on July 28, 1930, in Corbin, to the late Elbert Sr. and Clara Hall.
William was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was very patriotic. He retired from C&P Telephone...
