Obituaries

Jul 30, 2017

Jobyna Beth Nowling, 46, of Institute, passed away suddenly on July 30, 2017.

She was born on January 31, 1971, in Gallion, OH, to the late Johnnie Gay and Scbyna Marsico.

Jobyna graduated with a paralegal degree from Watterson College in South Carolina. She was the former store manager at New York and Company for...

Jul 27, 2017

Mary Catherine Garten, "Mary Kay", 64, of South Charleston, died on Thursday, July 27, 2017.

Mary Kay was one of a kind. With a gypsy soul and a warrior spirit, she made no apologies for her wild heart. Her perspective rarely followed the conventional path but her insight and wit left a lasting memory with anyone who...

Jul 26, 2017

Joey Waller, 50, went home to be with Jesus, on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.

Joey was born on March 23, 1967, to Phyllis Jo Wenger, of Huntingdon, TN and the late Calvin David Waller Sr.

Joey was a mechanic, which he loved. He was known to help anyone in need, if it was within his...

Jul 14, 2017

Dr. Ross G. Childress, 89, a prominent Optometrist of South Charleston, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017.

He was born and raised on a farm in Alum Creek to the late Willie Hayes and Lottie Moore Childress.

Ross was a graduate of Washington District High School, Morris Harvey College and the Chicago School of...

Jul 13, 2017

Wanda N. (McCutcheon) Miller, 90, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at SweetBriar Assisted Living, Dunbar.

She was born on January 22, 1927 to the late Albert and Martha (Jenkins) McCutcheon.

Wanda attended Stonewall Jackson High School and worked in the credit department at the Diamond Department Store. She resided in...

Jul 12, 2017

Kenneth Albert Sterling, 71, of Dunbar, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

He was born on January 18, 1946 to the late Lester and Helena Sterling in Schenectady, NY.

Kenneth earned a Master's Degree in Forestry from Clemson University in 1972. He married Mary Sowry on May 2, 1980. Kenneth retired as the owner...

Jul 11, 2017

Irene June Ross, 90, of Dunbar, passed into a more restful place on July 11, 2017, after a long illness at Valley Center in South Charleston.

She was a native of Roane County, and was a graduate of Spencer High School and Bowling Green (KY) Business College.  She was a homemaker living in Dunbar for 61 years. ...

Jul 10, 2017

Hazel Elizabeth Harmon, 95, of Pinch, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2017.

She was born on January 21, 1922, in Charleston, to the late Harry and Verna Casdorph.

She was a member of Greenlee Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by...

Jul 9, 2017

Lena Joy Ferguson Garrett, 59, of South Charleston, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017.

Joy was born in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Learlene and Bill Ferguson. Joy was a one of a kind mother, mawmaw, and friend who touched the lives of all she met with her strong and magnetic spirit. She loved music, wind...

Jul 5, 2017

The fight to speak, walk and even breathe is now over. My dear father, James E Hannan, 82, passed away on July 5, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House West.

Thankfully Dad only had to spend one night there where the rest of his life was spent with his family while sitting in his favorite recliner.

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Jul 4, 2017

Floyd A. "Abe" Angelo, 81, of Charleston went home to glory on July 4, 2017.

Abe was a very friendly man with a sweet spirit. He enjoyed fishing and loved being with his church family at Bethany Baptist Church. He always carried the New Testament in his shirt pocket to carry him through his day. He was...

Jul 4, 2017

Wayne Grey "Mac" McQuain, 87, son of the late Rev. Samuel Wayne and Nola Lewis McQuain, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, went home to join his beloved wife, Norma and be with Jesus on July 4, 2017.

His love, smile, spirit and discipleship will be greatly missed.

Known as Grey to his...

Jul 3, 2017

Dorothy "Dottie" Lee, 94, of South Charleston, passed away on July 3, 2017.

She was member of Starcher Baptist Church and was a retired school teacher for Kanawaha County Schools. Dottie was an avid Ohio State football fan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, one niece and several nephews.

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Jul 2, 2017

Virginia L. Fields, 85 of Charleston, died at home on July 2, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James P. Fields.

Virginia is survived by her daughters, Pamela Bacchus and Teresa Fields; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other loved ones.

A funeral service will...

Jul 1, 2017

James Lee Steele, 70, of South Charleston, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017.

He was born November 27, 1946 at the family home in Maysburg, Logan County to Alta Browning and Birthal William Steele.

Jim was always interested in communications and was licensed as an amateur ham radio operator in the seventh grade. He...

Jul 1, 2017

Mary Alice (Bennett) Jones, 88, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

She was born on November 27, 1928 in Charleston, the daughter of the late James Bennett Sr. and Louise Dennis Bennett.

Mary was preceded in death by Oscar Jones, her husband of 47 years; daughter, Catherine Louise...

Jun 30, 2017

Jannette Moore, 54, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2017 surrounded by her family.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Jimmy Moore; and a host of loving family and friends to cherish her memories.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5 at Cunningham...

Jun 25, 2017

Lolly C. Rose, 94, of South Charleston, died peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House West, surrounded by family.

She was born on May 25, 1923 in Coalton to the late Sam and Euna Caruthers.

Lolly was a 1941 graduate of Clay County High School. She moved to South Charleston shortly afterwards...

Jun 25, 2017

Rick Aldridge, 64, of Dunbar, died on Sunday, June 25, 2017 after a long illness.

He was an ironworker most of his life and took pride in helping build the New River Gorge bridge as well as many major highways in Boston, MA.

Rick was preceded in death by parents, Delores and Lloyd Aldridge.

Jun 24, 2017

Vivian Lee Amos, 72, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2017 at home.

Per her request there will be no service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536, which was God sent.

Arrangements are in the care of...