Obituaries

Jan 27, 2018

Phyllis Louise Yoak Francisco passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

She was born on July 27, 1941 in Reed City, Michigan to the late Harry and Sybil Yoak.

Phyllis was one of eight children and had the unique ability to always manage...

Jan 27, 2018

Shawn Ryan Goode, 35, formerly of St. Albans, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Dunbar.

Shawn was born on May 18, 1982 in Jefferson, LA to Walter Goode and Donna Scruggs. He graduated from St. Albans High School in 2000. Shawn joined the Air Force in December 2002 and served honorably for 10 years...

Jan 25, 2018

Gene Gilbert Martin, 82, of South Charleston, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 25, 2018.

He was born in South Charleston on February 19, 1935.

Gene graduated from Washington District High School in Alum Creek in 1953 and served in the United States Air Force. Afterwards, he was employed by Union...

Jan 24, 2018

Lena M. Simms, 88, of Dunbar, went home to God on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.

She was born on September 21, 1929, in Charleston, to the late Noble Moore and Ada Davis.

Lena was a loving, devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was a loyal, giving, kind woman full of inspiration and...

Jan 24, 2018

Richard G. Pitchford, 86, of Dunbar, died tragically on January 24, 2018.

He was born February 15, 1931 in Liberty to the late Ivan "John" and Belva Davis Pitchford. Richard lived in Dunbar for more than 60 years and was a dedicated member of Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle.

Mr. Pitchford was a proud veteran of the...

Jan 23, 2018

Teresa L. Wall, 57, of Barboursville, went to be with our Lord on January 23, 2018.

She was a nurse practitioner at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Teresa attended Bloomingdale Salem Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping, hiking and the outdoors, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jan 20, 2018

Charlotte I. Carter, 89, of Dunbar, passed away on January 20, 2018, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

In addition to being a loving and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; she was employed as a secretary/bookkeeper for various businesses in Kanawha County, including Hobet Mining, C.H. Heist, McDonough Caperton, Shepard and Goldsmith Insurance and...

Jan 18, 2018

Bernice H. Fisher, 98, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Asbury Place, Steadman Hill Campus, in Kingsport, TN. She was born and raised in Given, graduating from Ripley High School in 1937. Bernice was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church and served as secretary for Boyd Memorial Christian Church in Charleston, for decades.

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Jan 17, 2018

Steven Edward Womack, 58, of St. Albans, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at home.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lena and James Womack; uncle, Darroll Womack; and step-son, Paul "Bo" Duncan.

Steven is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Womack of St. Albans; mother, Margaret Adkins of Charleston; children, Jessica...

Jan 17, 2018

Faye Casdorph, 91, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2018.

She was a long time member of Dunbar Church of Christ. Faye was a wonderful mother and wife who devoted her time to her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Casdorph ; son, Tom Casdorph; and...

Jan 15, 2018

Barbara Gillispie, 73, of Poca, went home to be with The Lord on Monday, January 15, 2018, at Hubbard Hospice House West after a long illness.

Barbara grew up in South Charleston. She was a faithful member of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Bancroft. She enjoyed going camping and fishing. Barbara retired after 10 years from Nitro Walmart....

Jan 14, 2018

Glenda Faye Taylor, 77, of South Charleston, with a life well lived, entered into rest Sunday, January 14, 2018, surrounded with love.

She loved to travel, read and spend time with her family. Glenda touched the lives of all those around her and will be dearly missed by everyone that was blessed to know her.

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Jan 13, 2018

Timothy Dean Coker Jr., also known as Timmy, passed away on January 13, 2018.

He leaves behind his mother, Ava Louise Kincaid; father Timothy Dean Coker Sr.; daughter Ava Nicole Coker and her mother Kayla Coker; sister Michelle Dawn Paxton; brother Trenton Lane Coker; brother-in-law Charles Lee Newsome IV; nephew Charles Lee Newsome V; three nieces Hailey,...

Jan 11, 2018

Nancy McClung Bumbaugh, 68, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2018.

She was born on January 27, 1949 in Charleston.

Nancy loved life and the people she met. She enjoyed traveling the world, having circled the world twice in her travels. She really loved her trips to...

Jan 11, 2018

Tiffanie Renee Milam, 27, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2018.

She was born April 3, 1990, in Charleston, to Randall Milam and Lynn Jarrett.

She was so young and loving; and will be greatly missed by her family.

Tiffanie is survived by her daughters, Raelyn...

Jan 5, 2018

Walter "Cy" Tincher Jr., 90, of Charleston, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 5, 2018.

He was born on September 9, 1927, in Charleston, to the late Walter Sr. and Maude Tincher.

Cy was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and was a WWII Army Veteran. He retired from Union Carbide...

Jan 2, 2018

Vondal Maurice Taylor, age 84, of Charleston, passed from this earthly realm on January 2, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House after a prolonged illness.

He was born in Ingram Branch, West Virginia on November 23, 1933 to William and Lenore (White) Taylor. After graduating from Simmons High School, Vondal began working at Plastic Sales Corporation in North...

Jan 1, 2018

Wilma Marie Wisnewski, 90, of Dunbar, passed away on January 1, 2018.

Wilma was born in Parkersburg to the late William Hunt and Elizabeth Hunt Pryor; also her step-father, Forest "Shotgun" Pryor.

She was a former employee of C&P Telephone Company and later was employed by Heck's Department Store for several years. Wilma was a...

Dec 31, 2017

Phyllis Bays Mallory of St. Albans, formerly of South Charleston and Luling, LA passed away on December 31, 2017 after a long illness.

She was born in Spring Hill on March 2, 1930 to the late Rome C and Beatrice L. Bays.

Phyllis worked for Union Carbide, South Charleston and was a teacher in St....

Dec 31, 2017

Phyllis Virginia Meadows, 89, of Nitro departed this life on Sunday, December 31, 2017, at home just 15 days after losing her husband, Don. They would have celebrated their 70 th wedding anniversary here on earth on January 3, 2018, now they will be celebrating in heaven.

She was born on February 23, 1928, in South Charleston,...