Larry Arnold Shaffer
Sep 22, 2017
Larry Arnold Shaffer, Sr., 76, of Peachtree City, GA, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017.
He was born on January 13, 1941, in Dunbar, the son of the late Rex Arnold and Christine (Davis) Shaffer, and eldest of 10 children.
Larry married Emma Kathryn "Penny" Biagi of Charleston in 1960. The consummate family man, he...
Joni Irene Haynes
Sep 19, 2017
Joni Irene Haynes, 37, of St. Albans, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017.
She was born on October 13, 1979 in Charleston.
Joni was sweet, kind, funny and huge WVU fan. Her daughters' friends knew her as "Big Momma".
She had her demons that tried to bring her down but she was...
Harry Casdorph
Sep 18, 2017
Harry Casdorph, Jr., 85, of Charleston, went home be with the Lord on Monday, September 18, 2017.
He was born on October 2, 1931 in Sissonville, to the late Harry and Verna Casdorph.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Casdorph; brothers, Denver Casdorph, Billy Casdorph, Noble Casdorph;...
Langston Malachi Francis
Sep 13, 2017
Langston Malachi Francis, born on June 29, 2017, passed gently into the arms of Jesus on September 13, 2017.
Langston spent such a short time with us, but was a true blessing. We will always love and miss you.
He is survived by his parents, J and Tiara Francis; brothers, Tyrell, J Jr., and Angelo;...
Mary B. Cavender
Sep 2, 2017
Mary B. Cavender, 82, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2017.
"Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me" Psalm 23:4
She was born January 22, 1935, in Kenna, WV, the daughter of the late Boyd...
James Sherman Vannatter
Aug 29, 2017
James "Jimmy" Sherman Vannatter III, 50, of Nitro, passed away on August 29, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his biological father, Jim Vannatter; his dad, Goble Mundy; his Granny, grandparents, and uncles.
Jimmy is survived by his mother, Carolyn Vannatter-Mundy; son, Phillip Vannatter (Rachel); sister Jennifer (Bob), Kyle, Kassie; Phillip's mother, Trenia Withrow;...
Roger Lavaughn Caudill
Aug 27, 2017
Roger Lavaughn Caudill, 65, of Dunbar, passed away at his home, on Sunday, August 27, 2017
He was born on August 8, 1952. in Paintsville, KY, to the late Duel and Maggie Caudill.
Roger attended Dunbar High School where he was quite the athlete. Â He was a standout on the basketball court as well as...
Douglas Wayne Ennis
Aug 25, 2017
Douglas Wayne Ennis, 66, of Pliny, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2017.
He was born August 26, 1950 in Charleston to the late Charles Ennis and Jewel Johnson Garton.
He was a great man of God who loved his church and cherished his family. Doug was an avid outdoors man...
Macel Ruth Rowley
Aug 25, 2017
Macel Ruth Rowley, 90, of Dunbar passed away on August 25, 2017
She was born on July 3, 1927 to the late Jesse and Dorma Morrisison.
Macel worked at Flint Glass in Dunbar. She was a faithful member of the Dunbar First Church of God.
In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Patricia Ann Devers
Aug 24, 2017
Patricia "Pat" Ann Devers, 85, of Dunbar went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2017.
She was a lifelong member of Dunbar United Methodist Church where she served the Lord in different capacities. Pat worked for many years at the Diamond Department Store and Kauffman's.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Donald Eugene Smith
Aug 24, 2017
Donald Eugene Smith, 66, of Cross Lanes, passed away at home on Thursday, August 24, 2017, after a short illness.
He was born on February 16, 1951 in Charleston to the late Denzel and Willa Smith.
Don officiated high school and college basketball throughout West Virginia for 25 years. He worked many years in school...
Mary Lou Lynch
Aug 24, 2017
Mary Lou Lynch, 82, of Cross Lanes, and previously of Titusville, Florida, passed away on August 24, 2017, after a short illness.
Mary Lou was a quiet, self-sacrificing woman of strength, courage, compassion, and loyalty. She dearly loved God, her family and friends. Mary Lou taught her children to stand on God's word, choose to do right,...
Clarence Edward Mccutcheon
Aug 22, 2017
Clarence Edward McCutcheon, Jr., 49, went to be with our Lord on August 22, 2017, may the Lord bless his soul.
Eddie was a 1986 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. He served 12 years in the army. He was stationed in Germany for 5 years and traveled many European countries including Switzerland, Italy, and France. He...
John Phillip Parsons
Aug 20, 2017
John "Hippie" Parsons, 51, of St. Albans passed away on August 20, 2017.
John loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, swimming, and boating. John had a special love for animals and adored all his pets, including his current dog, Lucy.
John was baptized at Grace Baptist Temple, St. Albans.
He was very...
John Wanner
Aug 18, 2017
John Wanner, 72, of South Charleston, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House West due to complications from lung cancer.
John was the son of the late Cecil and Alma Wanner.
He grew up in Quick, WV, and graduated from Elkview High School in 1963.
After high school, he worked...
Charles Homer Keeling
Aug 17, 2017
Charles Homer Keeling, 79, of Elkview, entered his heavenly home, August 17, 2017 at his home surrounded by his wife, Sally, and his children.
Charlie contributed to society for over 45 years as an automobile mechanic and as a friend and a brother to others who treasured his skilled hands and affable personality. His love of God...
Susan Lynn Day
Aug 16, 2017
Susan Lynn Noyes Day, 71, of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, died August 16, 2017.
She was the daughter of Opal Bender Noyes and William C. "Doc" Noyes of Dunbar, WV. Mrs. Noyes died in 1989 and Mr. Noyes died in 1959.
Mrs. Day attended Dunbar public schools and earned a bachelor's degree in English and French...
Garnette Shawkins
Aug 11, 2017
Garnette Summers Shawkins, 95, of South Charleston, passed away peacefully at her home on August 11, 2017, after a short illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Walt Shawkins; daughter, Julie Shawkins; and granddaughter, Vicki Flowers.
Garnette and Walt were founding members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Charleston. She...
Juanita Phillips
Aug 7, 2017
Juanita Kidd Dodd Phillips, age 89, of Dunbar, passed away at home on August 7, 2017.
Juanita was born on January 16, 1928, the daughter of the late Clovis and Pearl Marion Kidd.
She was a member of Dunbar Mountain Mission Church and a member of the choir since 1970 and a prior member of...
Donald E. Williams
Aug 5, 2017
Donald E. Williams, 74, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Nitro, WV, passed away on August 5, 2017 at Munroe Regional Medical Center after a short illness.
Donald was born January 1, 1943, in South Charleston, WV, to the late Burley and Maxine Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris J. (Scarberry) Williams of 42 years,...
