Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home in Charleston, WV

Raymond "Dickie" Reed

April 18, 1942 - May 12, 2013

Raymond "Dickie" Reed 71 of Charleston passed away at Hubbard Hospice House on May 12, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. He attended Cross Community Chapel Church. He was a Retired Truck Driver with Gulf Oil, Aurora Casket Company and Service Mine Supply. Dickie was a member of the Charleston Masonic Lodge #153 AF & AM, Charleston Scottish Rite Bodies and Beni Kedem Shrine...
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Wanda Louise Garnes Miller

July 17, 1931 - May 11, 2013

Wanda Louise Garnes Miller 81 of Goldtown passed away May 11, 2013. Wanda was a Graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, Class of 1949, Retired from West Virginia American Water Company Charleston with almost 46 years of services and attended Fishers Chapel United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death were her husband Rev. Jackie Lee Miller; parents Ausber and Icie Detamore...
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Randal M. Legg

August 16, 1960 - May 10, 2013

Randal M. Legg 52 of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2013 at CAMC General Division. Randal was a former Fire Fighter with the City of South Charleston, was a Private Investigator from 1980 to 1996 having worked with Attorney's John Mitchell and Juliet and Richard Rundel, loved Music and enjoyed working on Genealogy. Preceding Randal in death were his parents Ira...
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Barbara "Jean" Miller

February 17, 1946 - May 7, 2013

Barbara "Jean" Miller 67 of Charleston, devoted wife, mother, sister and friend passed away peacefully at her home after a long illness on Tuesday May 7, 2013. She was born to the late John Arthur Bailey and Delcie Annette Bailey. She was preceded in death by brothers Johnny, Jackie and Jerry Bailey. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Thomas; daughters, Becky Taylor Cominos...
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James W. Joseph

June 22, 1935 - May 2, 2013

James W. Joseph 77 of Charleston passed away May 2, 2013. He enjoyed fishing, photography and was a lifelong resident of Charleston. Preceding him in death were his parents, Elmer and Ada Joseph; brother, Elmer Joseph, Jr., and his sister Patricia Sebastin. Survivors include his brother, Edwards Joseph, Sr., of Campbells Creek; sisters, Eunice Skeens of Charleston and Mary...
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Naomi Freda Starkey

October 8, 1920 - May 1, 2013

"I've had a lot of fun. And I've had joy. Just remember, you have to answer to a higher power," Naomi Starkey, 92, of Charleston, said just a few weeks before she passed peacefully on May 1, 2013 of natural causes. Just a few days before her passing, Naomi was waving to and inviting in all who passed by her room at the nursing home. Just a few hours before her passing, she was sitting in...
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Junior Smith

May 30, 1931 - April 30, 2013

Junior Smith, 81, of Sissonville, went home to be with the Lord after a long illness on April 30, 2013. He was born May 30, 1931 to Joseph H. and Mamie Boggess Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Norman, Denver and Orion Smith; and an infant sister, Lorraine Smith. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Edna Smith; daughter, Karen Ray...
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Evan Dean Dye

April 28, 2013 - April 28, 2013

Evan Dean Dye was given back to the Lord on April 28, 2013, 2 hours and 55 minutes after he entered this world. He is survived by his parents, Brittney Jo Walker and Brian Evan Dye; sisters, Alexa, Hailey and Brooklyn Dye; maternal grandparents, Kimberly Boggess and Richard Crouse; paternal grandparents, Terri Miller and Johnny Dye; maternal great-grandmother, Josephine Shinault; paternal...
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Faye Stonestreet Baldwin

March 7, 1931 - April 26, 2013

Faye Baldwin 82 of Charleston passed away April 26, 2013 at The Cedar Ridge Center, Sissonville after an extended illness. She retired from CAMC Memorial Division New Born Nursery, as a Nurses Aide after 21 years of services, and was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Preceding her in death were her husband, Luther Noble Baldwin; parents, Delmar and Grovie Alice...
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Johnny Lakin Wines

May 29, 1947 - April 24, 2013

Johnny Lakin Wines 65 of Charleston passed away April 24, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House. Johnny was a Serviceman with the True Temper Corporation. Preceding him in death was his mother, Reva A. Wines and sister, Hilda Wines. Survivors include his son, Chad Everette Wines and wife Shannon; grandsons, Chad, Jr., Clay and Cole; father, Lawrence Wines; brother, Bill Wines and wife...
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Mary Alice Bailey

October 7, 1924 - April 23, 2013

Mary Alice Bailey 88 of Charleston was born on October 7, 1924 in Kanawha County and passed away April 23, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House. Preceding her in death was her husband Vernon Bailey; brothers, Denver, Conrad and Ray; sisters, Olive and Norma. Mary is survived by her son, Garry Bailey of Charleston; daughter Linda Utt and her husband Ira of Charleston; brother, Arlin Bailey of...
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Kenneth R. "Kenny" Hughes

August 26, 1953 - April 21, 2013

Kenneth R. "Kenny" Hughes 59 of Charleston passed away of injuries sustained from an auto accident on April 21, 2013. He was a man of strong faith. He loved playing darts. He was artistic and loved to create with his hands. Kenny was preceded in death by his father, Leonard R. Hughes. Survivors include his longtime companion, Melanie Slater of Charleston; sons, Lucas Hughes...
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Anna Rosebud Pierson Walker

March 9, 1917 - April 19, 2013

Anna Rosebud Pierson Walker 96, of Charleston, WV changed her address to heaven on April 19,2013 where she will be united with her Lord and Savior, parents, brothers , sisters , her husband, Earl S Walker, and her son Robert (Bobby) Walker. She was born in Clay, WV on March 9, 1917 into the large family of Benjamin F and Lydia Pierson. She moved to Charleston as a young bride. Here she...
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Mildred Thaxton

March 28, 1924 - April 17, 2013

Mildred Thaxton 89 of Sissonville passed away April 17, 2013 at her home after a long illness. She was a Homemaker. Preceding her in death was her husband Earl Edward "Mike" Thaxton; her parents, James E. and Florence Walker Harper and several brothers and sisters. Surviving her are half- brothers, Deanea, Roger and James Harper all of Sissonville; half-sisters, Lorraine Smith...
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Lois Geraldine Burr Wood

March 5, 1920 - April 16, 2013

Lois Geraldine Burr Wood, 93, of St. Albans, went on to her Heavenly Reward April 16, 2013, while a resident at Valley Center in South Charleston, WV. Lois (Gerry) was born March 5, 1920, raised on a farm in Corliss, WV, Fayette County, surrounded by five brothers and four sisters. She graduated from Nuttall High School in 1938, married Edward E. Wood in 1939 and had three devoted children Ruth,...
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Lena J. Burdette

November 13, 1929 - April 14, 2013

Lena J. Burdette 83 of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2013. She was a loving person with a sweet disposition, a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and had a beautiful alto voice, and sang in many church choirs. Preceding Lena in death were her parents, Jake and Gladys Baldwin and one sister, Virginia Burdette. Survivors include her husband of 61 years...
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Carolyn Sue Walker

February 8, 1948 - April 10, 2013

Carolyn Sue Walker 65 of Charleston passed away at home April 10, 2013. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a clerk with over 25 years of service and attended Greenlee United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents, Jesse and Dorothy Holmes Goins; brothers, Harold A. and Terry Goins and sister Marlena Haynes. Surviving her are husband, Jerry Walker; son...
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Dorothy M. Mobley

January 10, 1922 - April 10, 2013

Dorothy M. Mobley 91 of Charleston began singing in Heaven's Choir on April 10, 2013. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Fred "Ted" Mobley; son, Norman Kent Mobley; parents Mason E. and Lessie Young Lanier; brother, Denver Lanier; sister, Areta Pyles one grandson and great granddaughter. Survivors include her sons, Carroll Mobley and wife Wanda of Fairplain, Keith Mobley of...
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Shirley Kay Good

December 15, 1947 - April 8, 2013

Shirley Kay Good, 65 of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Division after a courageous battle with cancer. She was an employee of the One Stop Convenience Stores for several years, a member of New Prospect Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and was a very devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Sister. Preceding her...
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Jimmie E. Jones

April 7, 2013

Jimmie E. Jones 78 of Scott Depot, WV passed away peacefully on Sunday April 7, 2013 at a Columbus Ohio Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Naomi Jones of Charleston and his wife Marjorie Jones. Survivors include his sons and daughter in law, Douglas and Elaine Jones and his Grandson Tyler Jones of Scott Depot; brothers, Sam, Bob and Curtis; sisters,...
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James Corbet "Jim" Reed

September 30, 1942 - April 3, 2013

James Corbet "Jim" Reed, 70 of Sissonville went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2013 at his home. He attended Second Creek Church, loved Farming, Hunting, Fishing and his Chickens Preceding him in death were his parents Rude and Dorma Reed; brothers, Harry and Natchee Reed and his sister Vivian "Bib" Parsons. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Debbie J. Reed;...
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Freda "Deloris" King Jones

July 12, 1934 - April 3, 2013

Freda "Deloris" King Jones 78 of Cross Lanes went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her first husband Arnold King; brother, Robert Atkinson, sister, Wanda Jean Pritt and her grandson Andrew King. Deloris retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company and was a member of Davis Memorial...
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Shain Lelyn Gandee

November 1, 1991 - April 1, 2013

Shain Lelyn "Gandee Candy" Gandee was born on November 1, 1991 and went home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 1, 2013. Shain was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his two Grandpa's who he loved more than anything, Jackie Lee Gandee and Robert Eugene Pauley. Shain loved to four wheel, loved anything that involved mud, wheels and motors. ...
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David Dwight Gandee

November 21, 1964 - April 1, 2013

David Dwight Gandee was born on November 21, 1964 to Jack and Bessie Gandee. God called David Home on April 1, 2013. Preceding him in death was his father Jack Gandee and grandmother Mabel Thaxton. DAVID WAS AN AVID PITTSBURGH STEELERS FAN and loved to golf, also loved going to WVU games with his daughter. He was a former employee of Bird's Chevron, P.S.I. and was currently...
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Reba M. Buxton

April 1, 2013

Reba M. Buxton, age 90 of Sevierville departed this life for her Heavenly Home on Monday April 1, 2013. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and South Charleston Christian Church in Charleston, WV where she lived for many years. Reba loved life and enjoyed her time with her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was...
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Linda Shivley

October 1, 1950 - March 31, 2013

Linda Shivley 62 of Sissonville passed away March 31, 2013 at her home. She was a cook at several restaurants in the Kanawha Valley. Linda was preceded in death by her son, Darrell Wayne Crowder; brother, Michael Jarrell and parents Fred and Mary Jarrell. Survivors include her husband Rodney E. Shivley; daughter, Angel Shivley Parks of Charleston; step-daughter, Lisa Shiltz and...
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Kenneth Darrell Landers

February 28, 1940 - March 31, 2013

Kenneth Darrell Landers 73 of Charleston passed away March 31, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House. He was employed as a Mechanic with the State of West Virginia Department of Highways. Preceding Kenneth in death were his wife, Frances Landers and his parents, Hubert and Nola Gibson Landers. Survivors include his daughter, Gail Asbury of Sissonville; brothers, Donald and Leo Landers;...
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Robert O. "Bob" Slater,, Sr.

May 18, 1930 - March 31, 2013

Robert O. "Bob" Slater, Sr. 82 of Charleston passed away peacefully on Sunday March 31, 2013. He was born on May 18, 1930 in Kanawha County. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in Communications in Germany. He was a Sales Rep. for Southern Chemical Company for 27 years and retired from Royal Supply. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Earl Slater and Opal Reese;...
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Robert J. Brewer

June 28, 1923 - March 29, 2013

Robert J Brewer, 89, passed away Friday, March 29th, 2013 at his home in Quick, West Virginia. Born on June 28th, 1923, in Omar, WV to the late Lyda Mae Thomas and Robert Brewer, he began working in the coalmines at age 19. He married Betty J Mcfarland on August 14th, 1948 in Charleston, WV. Together Robert and Betty had three sons and two daughters. Robert finished is education while working the...
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Janice Helmick Denham

October 13, 1935 - March 28, 2013

Janice Helmick Denham 77 of South Charleston passed away on Thursday March 28, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness. She lived in Charleston and Longwood Florida for many years before returning to South Charleston, WV in 2009. She retired from the West Virginia Laborers Trust Fund and was a Licensed Beautician having owned and operated her own shop in Atlanta. She...
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Nina Lee Flowers

October 23, 1926 - March 27, 2013

Nina Lee Flowers Nina Lee Flowers, 86, of Charleston, passed away, March 27, 2013. She was retired from Kanawha Valley Hospital. Nina was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett; sons, Eddie and Dan Flowers. Surviving are, daughters, Wilda Kessinger of Marmet, Pat Taylor and husband, Shotgun of Charleston, Shirley Stone of South Charleston, and Debbie Morton of...
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Mary Howard Warne

April 19, 1923 - March 27, 2013

Mary Howard Warne 89 of Charleston passed away March 27, 2013 at Marmet Health Care. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, H.R. and Frances E. Crowe Warne. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Friday March 29, 2013 at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. William K. Berry officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park, Charleston. Visitation...
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Mary G. Meadows

January 15, 2013 - March 22, 2013

Mary Meadows Mary Meadows, 81, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, March 22, 2013, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, a former employee of Embees and a member of the Charleston Mountain Mission Church. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, William Wordie Hammack and Ora Lee Legg Hammack. Surviving are,...
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Osdell Irvin Slater

May 26, 1930 - March 18, 2013

Osdell Irvin Slater Osdell Irvin Slater 82 of Charleston passed away March 18, 2013 at CAMC General after a long illness. He retired from Village Apts. in Kanawha City after 38 years of hard work. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy; son, Charles; parents, Osdell and Florence Slater; brothers, Nathan, Teddy and Joe Slater and sister, Beulah Clendenin. Survivors...
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Ruth Evelyn Goins

July 23, 1929 - March 18, 2013

Ruth Evelyn Goins 83 of South Charleston went home to be with Jesus Monday March 18, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House West with her family by her side. She was a member of the Maranatha Fellowship Church, wonderful mother and friend to many. She loved Gardening and Cooking. She was the daughter of the late Sanford and Hazel Haynes and was preceded in death by her husband Roy, Grandson...
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Raymond Lee Kessinger

October 9, 1931 - March 16, 2013

Raymond Lee Kessinger 81 of Charleston passed away March 16, 2013. Raymond was a Laborer by trade. Member of Redeemer PCA Church, a U.S. Army Veteran and was last employed at IWC Warehouse. Preceding him in death were his parents, Henry and Beulah Kessinger; brother, Chester Kessinger and sisters, Hazel Kessinger and Ella Mae Pauley. Survivors include his brothers, Dale and...
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Delta Mae Murray

March 7, 1934 - March 16, 2013

Delta Mae Murray 79 of Charleston passed away March 16, 2013 at CAMC Memorial after a long illness. She was a former cashier in the Pharmacy at Drug Emporium, Patrick Street, Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, and a member of the St. Albans Ladies of the Moose. Delta was preceded in death by her loving husband Shelby Eugene "Gene" Murray; sons, Gregory Clinton Murray...
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Verdeen M. Halley

December 16, 1925 - March 14, 2013

Verdeen M. Halley 87 of Sissonville went home to be with the Lord March 14, 2013. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Verdeen is preceded in death by her husband Arles B. Halley and her parents, Hoy and Effie Jordan. Survivors include her sons, Michael Halley and wife Deirdra of Charleston; Kevin Halley and wife Cathy of Newton, NC; Robert Halley and wife...
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Janice Marie Wiseman

January 6, 1948 - March 14, 2013

Janice Marie Wiseman 65 of Kanawha Two Mile passed away March 14, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House. She was a good Christian woman and a very active member of the Charleston Boulevard Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to help people and always lent a helping hand. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lawrence Nickoson and Juanita...
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Eddie Lee Casdorph

February 12, 1932 - March 13, 2013

Eddie (Edward) Lee Casdorph, 81, lifelong resident of Kanawha Two Mile, Charleston, WV, passed away on March 13, 2013, after a courageous encounter with cancer. Eddie was born in Charleston, WV on February 12, 1932. He attended the first Bonham Elementary School located on Route 21 at the mouth of Casdorph Road, Woodrow Wilson Jr. High School and graduate from Stonewall Jackson High School...
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Lila Wyona Haynes Harding

December 31, 1932 - March 3, 2013

Lila Wyona Haynes Harding 80 of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Sunday March 3, 2013 at CAMC General Division. She was a member of Charleston Mountain Mission Church and a lifelong resident of the Charleston area. She was a former employee of the Charleston Retail Credit Bureau, Voters Registration Office and Retired from her own business, Lila's Custom Draperies with 18 years...
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William H. "Bill" Gardner

September 25, 1925 - March 2, 2013

William H. "Bill" Gardner, 87, of Dunbar, died peacefully Saturday March 2, 2013 at Hubbard House West in South Charleston. He is survived by daughters, Pam Steelhammer of Cross Lanes, and Sandi Gardner-Wood of Denver, Colorado, grandchildren Nicholas Gardner "Nick" Steelhammer and Chelsea Ann Steelhammer, and sons-in law, Rick Steelhammer and Joseph Wood. He was preceded in death...
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Robert R. Burgess

December 5, 1925 - March 2, 2013

Robert R. Burgess 87 of Charleston passed to his next home, to be with the Lord on March 2, 2013 after a long illness. Bob was born December 5, 1925, one of 13 siblings with four remaining brothers, He was a member of Charleston Mountain Mission, retired from Union Carbide Corporation and served in the U.S. Navy. His memberships included South Charleston Masonic Lodge #168 AF & AM for...
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Thomas Harold Waugh, Jr.

May 29, 1942 - February 26, 2013

Thomas Harold Waugh, Jr. Thomas Harold Waugh, Jr. 70, of Charleston, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 26, 2013, after a long hard fought battle with multiple illnesses. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Ruth Waugh; sister, Edna Clendenin; and son-in-law, Mark Richard. Mr. Waugh graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1960, and served in the...
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Joseph Lune "Jay" Harrison

June 17, 1936 - February 23, 2013

Joseph Lune "Jay" Harrison 76 passed away February 23, 2013 at his residence in Berlin, Ohio. He was born in Charleston, WV on June 17, 1936 to J.L. Harrison and Sadie Cunningham Harrison. Jay is survived by his wife of 53 years Mary Lanham Harrison of Berlin, OH; sister, Anna Katherine Harrison of Scott Depot and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was...
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Holbert G. "Hobie" Underwood

November 14, 1922 - February 23, 2013

Hobert G. "Hobie" Underwood Hobert G. "Hobie" Underwood, 90, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, February 23, 2013, after a short illness. Hobie was a WWII veteran, and retired from Sears with 35 years of service. He was a member of Two Mile Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Cavender Underwood; parents, Okey Underwood and Goldie...
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Mary Delorse "Dee" Shivley

April 21, 1951 - February 15, 2013

Mary Delorse "Dee" Shivley 61 of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House. She attended Bethany Baptist Church, was a loving mother, grandmother, loved flower gardening and going to yard sales. Delores was preceded in the death by her parents, Phillip and Mary Marion. Survivors include her husband, Gene Shivley of Charleston; son,...
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Genevieve L. Zirkle

September 12, 1921 - February 11, 2013

Genevieve L. Zirkle 91 of Sissonville passed away February 11, 2013 at Putnam Genesis Center. She was a Homemaker, loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Preceding her in death were her parents, Brady and Bessie P. Withrow Crane; husband, Alfred Zirkle; brother, Carlos Crane and sister, Lois Robson. Survivors include her sons, Sam Zirkle and wife Karen of Scott Depot...
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Willaim W. "Bill" Myers

July 15, 1953 - February 10, 2013

William W. "Bill" Myers 59 of Charleston passed away February 10, 2013 at home. Bill was a U.S. Navy Veteran of Vietnam and retired from the U.S. Postal Services on March 31, 2012. He was an avid sports fan; his favorite teams were WVU and the Green Bay Packers. Bill loved golf and was awarded several trophies, participated in The Annual Chandler Drive Memorial Golf Tournament and...
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Thelma M. "Dye" Saunders

July 7, 1927 - February 7, 2013

Thelma M. Dye Saunders 85 of Charleston went home to be with our Lord February 7, 2013 at home. She was born on July 7, 1927 to the late Thomas Winford and Fairlena Gertrude Hudson Dye. Thelma was a homemaker and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert L. Saunders, Sr.; sons, Winford L. and Robert Jr., and her daughter...
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Jill B. Schoolcraft

October 31, 1962 - February 4, 2013

Jill B. Schoolcraft, 50 of South Charleston passed away February 4, 2013 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Jill was a Pharmacy Technician FOR CVS Pharmacy with 24 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Jill loved her dogs and cats. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Virginia Phillips Miller. Survivors include her husband of 17 years Ralph...
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Dale Edward Miller

August 19, 1951 - February 4, 2013

Dale Edward Miller, 61 of Cross Lanes passed away February 4, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Division Hospital. Dale was a member of the Charleston Masonic Lodge #153 AF & AM; Beni Kedem Shrine; President of FOPA Capitol Lodge #4 and member of the Fraternal order of the Eagles #519. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School class of 1969 and retired from Cabot Oil and Gas Corp. ...
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Myrtle Horton Myers

February 7, 1923 - February 2, 2013

Myrtle Horton Myers 89 of Charleston, passed away February 2, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born February 7, 1923 to the late Harry and Lucy Horton in Charleston, one of nine siblings. Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Holly Myers, Jr.; son, Dennis Myers; brothers, Harry, Jr., John, Jim and Addison Horton; sisters, Carrie Young, Frances Milam, Irene Jones and...
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Betty L. Crouch

November 9, 1930 - January 29, 2013

Betty L. Crouch 82 of Charleston passed away January 29, 2013 at home. Betty was employed by Bowincal's for 33 years was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Preceding her in death were her parents, John and Gertrude McGrew Lightner; son, Franklin Allen Withrow; brother, Leslie Eugene Lightner and Sister Helen Crouch. Survivors include her...
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Catherine Walker High

March 23, 1923 - January 28, 2013

Catherine Walker High 89 of Tuppers Creek went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2013 at CAMC General Division. Catherine was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of Walker Chapel Church and attended Tuppers Valley Church. She enjoyed her home and being with her family. Preceding her in death were her parents John W. and Pliney...
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Emma Jesek

August 20, 1915 - January 25, 2013

Emma Jesek, 97, of Cross Lanes, WV, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA died on Friday, January 25 at the Hubbard Hospice House. Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Jesek; son Eddie Jesek; and grandson, Patrick Jesek. She is survived by her loving daughter, Judith Auer of Cross Lanes, WV; grandchildren, Leslie (Clay) Bailey of Charleston, Elaine (Rob) Duerr of Boise, ID, David (Lisa)...
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Mary Frances Snodgrass

September 8, 1928 - January 25, 2013

Mary Frances Snodgrass, 84, of Sissonville, went home to the Lord January 25, 2013 at Cedar Ridge Nursing & Rehab. Mary was a Christian and loved to read her Bible, go to church and sing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Snodgrass; parents, Harry and Margaret Conway Brewer; and siblings, Jim, Dora and Anna. Survivors include her loving daughter, Donna Snodgrass...
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Georgia Marie Hackney Harless

February 25, 1931 - January 25, 2013

Georgia Marie Hackney Harless Georgia Marie Hackney Harless, 81, of Charleston, came to the end of her journey, January 25, 2013. Georgia was a generous and loving woman who cared for all, young to old, as a foster parent and adult care provider. She considered all her children as family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton "Windy" Harless; son, Clinton Harless;...
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Dorma Lee Thaxton

November 30, 1924 - January 23, 2013

Dorma Lee Thaxton 88 of Charleston passed away January 23, 2013 at the Cedar Ridge Center. She was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. Dorma was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Rose Bell Haynes Coffman, and her husband Ira Thaxton. Survivors include her sons, Orville Thaxton of Wolf Pen and Roger Thaxton of...
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Virginia Oreda Boggess

August 25, 1933 - January 21, 2013

Virginia Oreda Boggess 79, of Charleston passed away January 21, 2013 at Valley Center, South Charleston. She was a former employee of K-Mart on Patrick Street, loving mother and grandmother and great grandmother. Surviving her are daughters Valeria Marion of Cross Lanes and Tonia Marion and husband Paul of Charleston. Grandchildren, Davina McCormick, Ashley Paxton, Jessica and...
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Lorraine E. Kerns

April 8, 1918 - January 19, 2013

Lorraine E. Kerns Lorraine Enoch Kerns, 94, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2013 at Quarry Manor Assisted Living. She was born April 8, 1918 in Ritchie County, WV. She was the only child of Stokewell Jackson and Iva Brown Enoch. She spent her adult life as an Army wife with her beloved husband Col. Merlin C. Kerns. After 30 years of military services they retired to...
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Delores "Corky" Bailey

April 17, 1933 - January 18, 2013

Delores A. "Corky" Bailey 79, of Charleston passed away Friday January 18, 2013 at home. She was a graduate of Charleston High School and was retired from Union Carbide. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister who always put her family and their needs first. Preceding her in death was her husband of 54 years, Guy F. Bailey, one son, Lee Allen Bailey, her parents,...
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Emma "Jean" Monk

January 19, 1929 - January 17, 2013

Emma "Jean" Monk 83 of Sissonville passed away January 17, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House. Jean retired from Big H Supermarket, attended Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Pocatalico, enjoyed working outside and all of her pets. Preceding Jean in death was her husband Gene C. "Geno" Monk. Survivors include her niece, Yolanda Monroe and husband Paul of Charleston; sister, Edith...
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Diana Lynn Moss

July 22, 1945 - January 15, 2013

Diana Lynn Moss, 67, of Richmond, Virginia, formerly of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, January 15, 2013, in St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Denver H. and Mary E. Beaver Moss; brothers, William V., Denver H, Jr. and Bud Moss; sisters, Verley and Joetta Moss. Surviving are, her daughter, Kemberly (George)...
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William Clayton "Peyton" McDaniel

July 24, 1931 - January 13, 2013

William Clayton "Peyton" McDaniel 81 of Charleston went home to be with the Lord January 13, 2013 at CAMC General Division. He retired from the City of Charleston with 16 years of service, loved gardening and taking nature walks in the woods. He was a member of South Charleston Christian Church. Preceding him in death were his parents William D. and Mercil Kidd McDaniel and his wife...
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Irvin Casdorph

September 20, 1937 - January 9, 2013

Irvin Casdorph 79 of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2013 after a short illness. With his father, Irvin worked in the family business route for Elite Laundry for 30 years, and was a driver for W.Va. Department of Rehabilitation for 20 years. Preceding Irvin in death were his parents, Emory and Violena Casdorph. Survivors include his brothers and sisters,...
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Noldus Garrett "Jr." Songer, Jr.

March 30, 1931 - January 8, 2013

Noldus Garrett, Songer, Jr. Noldus Garrett "Jr." Songer, Jr., 81, of Charleston, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Jr. loved the Mountaineers, Cincinnati Reds, and fishing. He attended Sugar Creek Community Mission Church. He is survived by his sister, Virginia Short of Cross Lanes; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and great-great...
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Harry Booth, Jr.

January 22, 1926 - January 7, 2013

Harry Booth, Jr. 86 of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House. Harry retired from the Coal Mines in 1961 and began Barber College in 1962. He worked for CBF Barber Shop in Kanawha City and was a member of the Charleston Mountain Mission Church. He barbered for 30 years. Preceding Harry in death were is parents, Rev. Harry Booth, Sr. and...
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Kemp W. Clendenin

June 9, 1924 - January 5, 2013

Kemp W. Clendenin 88 of Sissonville passed away January 5, 2013. Kemp was retired from Union Carbide Corporation. Proceeding him in death was an infant daughter; brother, Kermit Clendenin and sister Viola Wickline. Survivors include his wife Geneva Null Clendenin; son, Roy Clendenin of Sissonville; daughters, Mary Spencer and husband Charlie of Sissonville and Sandra Kay Nutter...
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Beatrice F. Phillips

September 21, 1943 - January 5, 2013

Beatrice F. Phillips 69 of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Division. Preceding her in death were her parents Benny A. and Lillian M. Ray Haynes. Beatrice was a Beautician, loving Mother and Grandmother. Survivors include her sons, Michael Haynes and wife Missie of Charleston and Tracey Phillips and wife Jimelle of Charlotte, North...
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Tammy Lynn Fowler

January 4, 2013

Tammy Lynn Fowler 48 of Costa Rica, formerly of Charleston, passed away Friday January 4, 2013 at home. Tammy was a beautician by trade and a loving mother and grandmother. Surviving Tammy are her sons, William Paul Fowler, IV and wife Rebecca Dawn of Houston, Texas and Matthew Wade Fowler and fiancée Ashley Pennington of Sissonville; granddaughter, Jennifer Fowler and one unborn...
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Virgil L. Spencer

March 29, 1948 - January 3, 2013

Virgil L. Spencer 64 of Charleston passed away January 3, 2013 at CAMC General Division after a short illness. He was a Landscaper and Roofer by trade. Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Ocie Jane Spencer. Surviving him is his loving wife of 43 years Peggy Spencer; sons, Michael Lee Spencer and wife Wendy of Charleston, David Allen Spencer, Douglas Dwayne and...
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Danny Michael Ramella

January 14, 1957 - December 26, 2012

Danny Michael Ramella Danny Michael Ramella, 55, of Charleston, passed away, December 26, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Fred Ramella, and grandmother, Thelma Cavender. Danny attended Stonewall Jackson High School, he loved his family, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Surviving are his mother, Beverly Ruth...
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Ada Young

August 10, 1920 - December 18, 2012

Ada Young, 92 of Charleston WV went home to be with the Lord after a long illness. She was a Homemaker, Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. Preceding her in death was her parents, Bert Woodward and Virgie Odessa Duff Walker; husband, Clyde B. Young, daughter, Rosalee McKinney; brothers, Russell, Ronald and Donald Walker; sister, Susan Sundin. ...
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James R. Ballengee, Sr.

January 10, 1944 - December 6, 2012

James R. Ballengee, Sr., 68 of Charleston passed away December 6, 2012 after a long illness. He was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War and was an Electrician out of the IBEW Union #466. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching football. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Byron and Naomi Ballengee. Survivors include his son James E. "Richie" Ballengee, Jr. and his...
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Juanita Murl Means

November 19, 1930 - December 6, 2012

Juanita Murl Means, 82 of Charleston, formerly of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2012 following a long decline. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Clemeth Means; a son Chuckie; parents, Thomas C. Zirkle, Sr., and Edna I. Zirkle and two sisters Barbara Smith and Carol Anderson. Juanita retired from K-Mart on Patrick Street, was a loving mother,...
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Denver Carl Casdorph

October 8, 1927 - December 3, 2012

Denver Carl Casdorph, 85 of Kenna went home to be with the Lord December 3, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House. He was retired from Rose City Press with over 30 years of service and Dunbar Printing. He was a Mason and member of Walton Lodge #150 A.F. & A.M. and a member of Fisher Memorial Church, Goldtown. Preceding him in death were his parents Harry and Verna Haynes Casdorph; wife Lula...
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John W. Dickensheets

February 2, 1941 - December 1, 2012

John W. Dickensheets, 71 of Cross Lanes passed away December 1, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House West after an extended illness. Preceding him in death were his parents Byron and Jessie Bland Dickensheets and his sister, Nydia Ruth Hall. John is survived by his wife Janet White Dickensheets; step-son, Joshua Hamilton and his granddaughter, Kamryn Hamilton. John was a proud graduate...
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Brenda J. Jordan

June 17, 1947 - December 1, 2012

Brenda J. Jordan Brenda J. Jordan, 65, of Charleston, passed away, December 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Truman Carter Rose and Carrie Icey Estep Rose; son-in-law, Bobby Hughart; and sisters, Chelsie McCoy and Judy Rose. Brenda sold Avon, enjoyed bowling at Boulevard Rec. Center and playing Bingo. Surviving are her husband, Gary W. Jordan; sons Gary...
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Edgar Lee "Eddie" Eary

May 4, 1939 - November 29, 2012

Edgar Lee "Eddie" Eary Edgar Lee "Eddie" Eary, 73, of Charleston, passed away at home November 29, 2012, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Hermie Eary. Eddie was a retired sheet metal worker from Local Union Hall No. 33, and a Scout Master for many years. He was a member of Sugar Creek Missionary Baptist Church. When he wasn't...
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Mary Pierson Morton

January 11, 1924 - November 28, 2012

Mary Avalee Pierson Morton, 88, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord November 28, 2012. She was employed by Superior Dry Cleaners for over 40 years and was a member of Teamsters Local #175. Mary also loved crocheting and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Morton; parents; Granville and Leona Pierson; and son, Wayne Morton. Survivors include her...
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John Emery Eddy

September 30, 1923 - November 27, 2012

John Emery Eddy John Emery Eddy, 89, of Yawkey, passed away, November 27, 2012, in Hubbard Hospice House, West, South Charleston. He was a US Navy veteran of WW II, from 1942 to 1946. He served aboard the USS Eisele Destroyer and USS Essex Aircraft Carrier and he trained with British Commandos and American Rangers. He retired from the Oil and Gas Industry, enjoyed hunting,...
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Lessie Inez Hackney

February 27, 1919 - November 26, 2012

Lessie Inez Hackney, 93 of Charleston passed away November 26, 2012 at Heartland of Charleston after a long illness. Lessie was a Homemaker and a loving wife and mother. Preceding her in death were her parents Benton Newton and Nettie Ingram Smith and her husband Paul Hackney. Survivors include her son, Paul Hackney, Jr; daughter, Patricia Ann Walker; several grandchildren,...
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Brenda Jewell Cole Moss

January 13, 1956 - November 25, 2012

Brenda Jewell Cole Moss, 56 of Nitro went home to be with the Lord and reunite with her father whom she loved and missed greatly, on Sunday November 25, 2012. She was a faithful member of the North Charleston Apostolic Church. Brenda was born January 13, 1956 in Parkersburg, WV. She was the daughter of the late W.H. "Billy" Cole. She leaves to cherish her memory; her mother, Shirley...
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Verna Jane Johnson Haning

August 27, 1924 - November 24, 2012

Verna Jane Johnson Haning Verna Jane Johnson Haning, 88, of The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully November 24, 2012 after a brief illness. Heaven welcomed a very special person, and for those who knew her and loved her she is exactly where she wanted to be – at Home with her Lord, her husband and her mom. Born August 27, 1924 in Liberty, WV to Losha Bell Hill and Dessie Ivan Johnson,...
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Lela H. Moore

March 27, 1921 - November 24, 2012

Lela H. Moore, 91 of Charleston passed away at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. She was a housewife and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Preceding Lela in death were her parents John W. and Pliney Cavender Walker; husband Thomas O. Moore; brothers, Breman, Raybert Basil Lanny and Leonard; sisters, Tressa, Mamie, Gladys, Cleo, Lorena and Violet. Survivors include...
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Elvis Gill Thaxton

May 11, 1958 - November 21, 2012

Elvis Gill Thaxton, 54, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday November 21, 2012 after a long illness. Gill was a member of Sugar Creek Community Mission Church. He also loved hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Elizabeth Thaxton. A loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, he leaves behind his wife, Susan L. Thaxton; daughters, Brandy...
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John D. Potter

October 19, 1958 - November 20, 2012

John D. Potter, 54, of Charleston, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 20, 2012. John made friends wherever he went, and was always eager to help anyone. He loved music, playing the drums, and WVU football. He was a member of Local 887 Plasters and Cement Masons for 32 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and May Potter; Uncle and Aunt, George and Sadie...
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Alfred Fred Ramella

June 9, 1929 - November 16, 2012

Master Sergeant Alfred Ramella Master Sergeant Alfred "Fred" Ramella, 83, of Charleston, passed away November 16, 2012, in CAMC Memorial Hospital. Fred was preceded in death by his father, Joe Ramella; mother, Maggie Ramella; step-mother, Opall Ramella; sister, Sue Hall; brothers, Meridith, Sam, Junior, Pete, Ralph, Bill, Ray and Chuck. He served in the Marine Corps and...
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Joseph L. Taylor, Sr.

February 27, 1960 - November 11, 2012

Joseph Taylor, Sr., 52 of Charleston passed away November 11, 2012 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He attended Kanawha Two Mile Gospel Tabernacle Church and Humphrey's United Methodist Church. Joe enjoyed fishing, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren. He loved his family, never met a stranger and had a very generous heart. Preceding him in death was his parents Opie...
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Juanita West

October 3, 1929 - November 10, 2012

Juanita West born October 3, 1929 and passed from this life on November 10, 2012 peacefully after a long illness leaving family and friends behind to miss her. She was a beloved sister and aunt who was an avid bowler and gardener. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband Chuck, father Elderidge, mother Nona, brothers, Bill, Johnny and Richard Paul. ...
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James Edward Copley

August 5, 1949 - November 8, 2012

James Edward "Jimmy" Copley 63, of Tyler Mountain passed away unexpectedly Thursday November 8, 2012. Jimmy, as everyone knew him, was born August 5, 1949, to Carlyle "Spike" and Doris Robinson Copley. James was preceded in death by his parents, his younger brother, Richard and his nephew, Robert Allen Copley. James was a graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of 1967. He graduated...
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Carlin L. "Butch" Thaxton

January 16, 1950 - November 7, 2012

Carlin "Butch" Thaxton Carlin L. "Butch" Thaxton, 62, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord after a long illness, November 7, 2012. Butch loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Thelma Thaxton. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Sharon L. Thaxton; son Butch Thaxton, II and wife, Danielle of Charleston; daughters, Angie...
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Guy Franklin Bailey

July 14, 1933 - November 5, 2012

Guy F. Bailey Guy F. Bailey, 79, of Charleston, passed away Monday, November 5, 2012. He was a retired truck driver with 33 years of service for Coastal Tank Lines, Chemical Leamans and Liquid Transport Corporation, where he retired from in 1995. Guy was also retired from Teamsters Local No. 175. He was known to all on the CB as "Billy Goat". He was a member of the Fraternal Order...
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Claudine Casdorph Bailey

February 26, 1920 - November 2, 2012

Claudine Casdorph Bailey Claudine Casdorph Bailey, 92, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, November 2, 2012, after a brief illness. She was a member of Baber Agee United Methodist Church for 57 years, was an active participant in the choir and other church activities. She was a member of The Order of Eastern Star, South Charleston. Claudine was preceded in...
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Norma Jean Withrow

March 17, 1934 - November 2, 2012

Norma Jean Jenkins Withrow 78, of Charleston formerly of Dunbar, departed this world into the arms of Jesus on November 2, 2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles "Jinx" and Margaret "Sweets" Jenkins and her sister, Virginia Deane. Surviving her is her best friend and loving husband of 56 years, Harold, her daughter, Vickie J....
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Joseph Grant Slater, Sr.

April 14, 1928 - October 31, 2012

Joseph Grant Slater, Sr. Joseph Grant Slater, Sr., 84, of Charleston, went to rest October 31, 2012, to wait upon the Lords return. Joe was born to Osdell and Florence Slater on April 14, 1928. He was the oldest of 11 children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel; sons, Jody and Allen; son-in-law, Brad; dad and mother; brother, Teddy Slater; sister, Beulah Clendenin Carr...
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Wilma Mae Mobley

July 1, 1940 - October 29, 2012

Wilma Mae Mobley of Charleston went to heaven October 29, 2012 after a short illness. She was born to the late James "Luddy" and Mary Ann Maddox, July 1, 1940 in Charleston. She was married to Donald Keith Mobley on March 30, 1962, and they lived together in Charleston. Wilma was an active member of Kelly's Creek Community Church in Sissonville. She loved taking care of people and...
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Ida Mae Shaffer

May 6, 1922 - October 22, 2012

Ida Mae Shaffer, 90 of Charleston passed away October 22, 2012. She was retired from Montgomery Ward after many years of service and attended Sugar Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Ida was preceded in death by her husband Archie and three children, Alvin Rodney and Jamie. Survivors include several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Hallie Newhouse and Nina Lee...
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Kathleen B. "Kack" Long

November 3, 1931 - October 21, 2012

Kathleen B. "Kack" Long Kathleen B. "Kack" Long, 80, of Charleston, formerly of Bare Foot Bay, Florida, passed away October 21, 2012, at her son Danny's residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy Thaddius Boggess and Vila Reliva Fisher Boggess; and a brother, John Allen Boggess. Kathleen was a 1948 graduate of Sissonville High School. She worked as school...
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