William Anderson Rowley
Jun 19, 2018
William Anderson Rowley, 82, of Campbells Creek, went to be with his savior on June 19, 2018
Bill was a construction worker by trade with over 50 years of service in the Laborer's Local #1353 of Charleston, and a member of Maple Hill Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and...
June Ann Lanham
Jun 14, 2018
June Anne Turley Lanham, 89, of Dunbar, touched the hand of God on June 14, 2018.
She passed away at home with her family around her.
She was born in Middleport, Ohio on June 21, 1928. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Claude, for 64 years. She was a member of Dunbar United...
Daniel L. Carey
Jun 13, 2018
Daniel L. Carey, 74, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, after a long illness.
He was born on February 19, 1944, in Norfolk, VA.
Dan was a graduate of West Virginia State College with a Master's Degree in Mathematics. He retired from Bayer in 2004 after 37 years. He joined the U.S. Navy...
Pamela "Heather" Skeens
Jun 9, 2018
Pamela "Heather" Michelle Skeens, 31, or Charleston, passed away June 9, 2018 at her home from the continuing heroin epidemic that is taking our state and families by storm.
Before heroin took over her life, she attended church at Zion's Hill Church of God. She was hardworking, outgoing, funny and adventurous. She was a friend to everyone...
James William Morrison
Jun 9, 2018
James William Morrison, 79, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 9, 2018.
He was born on July 31, 1938, in Mount Gay, Logan County, to the late James and Kathryn Morrison.
James was a 1957 graduate of South Charleston High School. He served proudly in the U.S. Army. He was...
Betty Jean Butler
Jun 7, 2018
Betty Jean DeBolt Butler, 81, of Charleston passed away on June 7, 2018.
Betty was born in Charleston on January 11, 1937. She graduated from Charleston High School and then went on to nursing school at The University of Charleston where she then retired from CAMC Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her father,...
Donald R. Weiland
Jun 5, 2018
Donald "Don" R. Weiland, 49, of St. Albans, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at his home following a short battle with cancer.
He was born on January 8, 1969, in Chicago, IL, to the late Ronald and Darlene Weiland.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandy Goldman;...
Daniel Elvin Hill
Jun 4, 2018
Daniel Elvin Hill, 65, of Charleston, died Monday, June 4, 2018, after a long illness.
He worked as an electrician for many years and was well thought of in the community. He was a veteran and was very proud to have served his country in the Army.
He is preceded in death by his dad,...
Ronald Franklin Mobley
Jun 1, 2018
Ronald "Whitey" Franklin Mobley, 63, Cabin Creek, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 after a long illness.
He was born on January 3, 1955, in Charleston, to the late William and Elsie Mobley.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Mobley.
Whitey is survived by...
Patricia Minor
May 29, 2018
Patricia Minor, 79, of Dunbar, born June 9, 1938, passed away peacefully at CAMC, May 29, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.
Pat worked at C& P Phone Company and retired from Verizon after 24 years. She became a telephone pioneer in 1991 and held various offices under the West Virginia Chapter and the local club as...
Mary Katherine Smoot
May 29, 2018
Mary Katherine "Sissy" Frye Smoot
Mary Smoot, also known as Kathy and Sissy, 65, of St. Albans, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
Born on October 16, 1953 she was raised in Spring Hill, graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in 1971 after her family moved to...
Paul Edward Koontz
May 28, 2018
Paul Edward Koontz, 87, of Tyler Mountain passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends.
Paul was self-employed his entire life starting with Paul Koontz Sunoco and Wrecker Service in Dunbar where he served the area for over 30 years. He also jointly owned and operated Midas Muffler in St. Albans until...
Betty Drake
May 25, 2018
Betty Smith Drake, 89, of Sissonville, passed away on May 25, 2018.
Betty was born in Montcoal on August 29, 1928 to John and Mary Blisard. She was a graduate of Marshfork High School then attended Kanawha Valley Memorial Hospital Nursing School and graduated from a four year program as a registered nurse. She worked for Kanawha...
Alice E. Moody
May 25, 2018
Mrs. Alice E. Moody passed away on May 25, 2018, after a brief illness.
She was born in Richwood, in 1930.
Mrs. Moody is preceded in death by her loving husband, Mr. Dwight E. Moody. She was one of ten children, and is preceded in death by seven of her siblings, Ada Unrue, Audrey Burroughs,...
Carrie Cottrell Thomas
May 23, 2018
Carrie V. Cottrell Thomas, 88, of Marmet, went peacefully to be with the Lord on May 23, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Leon "Jack" Cottrell; second husband, Arnold L. Thomas; and four brothers and three sisters.
Carrie is survived by her daughters, Beverly Ann Munson...
Rebecca O'Brien
May 21, 2018
Rebecca "Becky" O'Brien, 59, of Poca passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Eugene Crouch and stepfather, David Lee Williams; grandparents, Everett and Virgie Lavender.
Becky would like everyone to know that her work on earth is finished and she is...
Barbara Wilhelmina Thomas
May 19, 2018
Barbara Wilhelmina (Barb) Thomas went to her rest on May 19, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston. Barbara was born to Archie Paul Short and Loretta (Elsener) Short in 1938.
She was a member of St. Anthony's Parish and Graduated from Charleston Catholic High School in 1956.
She married her husband of...
Phurah Hoy Peek
May 14, 2018
Phurah Hoy Peek, Jr., 83, of North Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2018, after a long illness.
He was born on May 14, 1935, in Nicholas County, to the late Phurah Peek Sr., and Olive Peek.
In addition to his parents Phurah was preceded in death by his...
Andrea Grubb
May 13, 2018
Andrea "Andy" Grubb, 74, of Poca, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, May 13, 2018.
She was born on August 15, 1943, in Sissonville, to the late Ilene Cook.
She enjoyed holidays, cooking, and her grandchildren.
Andrea is survived by her daughter, Jeanne Armstrong of St. Albans; sons, Roger Grubb...
Elsa Marie Ashley
May 10, 2018
Elsa Marie Ashley, 73, of South Charleston, unexpectedly passed away at home on Thursday, May 10, 2018.
She was born on December, 26, 1944, in Madison, to the late Gilbert and Almira Dolin.
Elsa had worked at the State House, and retired from Union Carbide and the WV State Police headquarters.
In addition...
