Obituaries

Feb 1, 2018

David "Doc" Richard Cole Jr., of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018.

He was born April 9, 1976, in Charleston, to David Richard Cole Sr.and Delphia Mae Cole.

David was a 1995 graduate of George Washington High School. He served in the U.S. Army and the Marines. He was very much loved by...

Jan 30, 2018

Sylvia Bess, 80, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2018.

She retired from City National Bank, Kanawha City after over 20 years of faithful service. Her co-workers there, as well as other employment, counted themselves fortunate. She was loved by everyone blessed to know her, friends and family alike. Sylvia enjoyed bluegrass...

Jan 29, 2018

Vera Lou Taylor, 79, of Sissonville, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2018 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

She was a member of Union Valley Gospel Tabernacle.

Vera was born in Charleston on April 28, 1938, to the late Edgar Marion Burdette...

Jan 29, 2018

Larry Denver Monday, 76, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday, January 29, 2018, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

He was born on January 7, 1942, in Charleston, to the late Denver and Josephine Monday.

Larry graduated from Dunbar High School.  He loved to fish and hunt.  He retired from Martin...

Jan 28, 2018

Theo Miller, 93, passed away on January 28, 2018.

She retired from CAMC in Kanawha City.

Theo is survived by her two daughters, Janet Bosley of Cincinnati, OH and Judy Harrison of Sissonville; four grandchildren, Tracy Legg (Jim) of Lancaster, OH, Karen Novak of Columbus, OH, Vikki Tate (Robbie) of VA and Russ Eblin of...

Jan 28, 2018

Clela A. Womack, 92, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2018.

She was born on February 12, 1925 in Lanham, to the late Ovie and Ellen McClanahan.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she loved her entire family. She loved to cook for her...

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...