Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home

The stately Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home has long been a trusted place of comfort and condolence. We have always taken pride in serving the families of our community, and we work hard to provide you and your loved ones considerate, professional service. Our funeral home stands as a personal tribute to many of the sorrows, the challenges and the hopes of Charleston families. It is a place where people truly care.

Within the walls of the great brick Bartlett-Burdette-Cox building, located near I-64, families will find three spacious visitation rooms, an impressive chapel area with seating for 150 guests, and comfortable private arrangement offices. Lovely antiques and interesting architectural elements adorn each room. The funeral home’s wide enclosed veranda and airy back entrance foyer are refreshingly simple and bring a feeling of nature and peace at a difficult time. Inside the main building, rich wood tones complemented by beautiful furnishings and wall hangings convey a feeling of calmness and security. For our younger guests, Bartlett-Burdette-Cox offers a children’s room complete with beanbag chairs and a TV/VCR. The funeral home is also equipped with an elevator so that all areas of the funeral home are accessible to those who find it difficult to use the stairs.

The caring staff members of Bartlett-Burdette-Cox know the importance of serving families at a time of grief. We provide experience, a long-standing reputation and the highest sense of personal care. Every family that chooses Bartlett-Burdette-Cox is assured the same caring, dependable service that has always been the hallmark of this trusted Charleston tradition.

At Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, we believe that every life is unique, and every funeral should be too. We celebrate life. For those who wish to plan their arrangements in advance, we offer The Simplicity Plan® prearrangement program, an easy way to handle an important family responsibility.


Our Obituaries

Nancy Carole Gwinn

March 17, 1952 - May 10, 2013

Nancy Carole Moore Gwinn, 61, of Charleston passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House. She was born March 17, 1952 to James Gill and the late Carole Gill. She was a former member of the Nitro Moose Lodge# 565. In addition to her father, she is survived by the love of her life, Steve Moore; son, Timothy Micheal Gwinn of Wurtland, KY; daughter, Amanda Moore Buchanan of Denver, Co...
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Kathleen Taylor

September 12, 1928 - May 10, 2013

Kathleen Lutz Taylor, of Charleston, left this world to be with her loved ones in heaven on May 10, 2013. She was the daughter of Roy and Zella Lutz and one of 10 siblings, all who predeceased her. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, who will be sadly missed by those who were blessed to be her family and friends. Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Patricia Miles (Franklin), son, Robert...
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Dorcas Jean Gilmour

October 6, 1922 - April 27, 2013

Dorcas Walker Gilmour, 90, of Charleston passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House. She was retired from the American Red Cross. Dorcas was a member of the Pilot Club and the Charleston Women's Club. She served as a volunteer for Charleston Area Medical Center for the past twenty years. She attended First Presbyterian Church. Dorcas was preceded in death by her husband...
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Melba Hackney

May 8, 1930 - April 17, 2013

Melba Lee Hackney, 82, of Charleston, passed away at Hubbard Hospice House on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, after a long illness. Born May 8, 1930, in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Sullivan and Bertha Smoot. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Everette Ray Hackney and her long-time special companion, Robert E. Nunley; brothers, Clarence,...
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Jerry Wayne Derrick

September 6, 1942 - April 16, 2013

Jerry Derrick 70, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013. He was the owner and operator of Derrick Video and Music Company for 52 years, a company founded by his father Jerry was a longtime member of the Amusement and Music Operators Association, and the Chicago-based organization installed him as its president in September 1996. He held the post for one year. He...
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John Dotson

December 3, 1914 - April 13, 2013

John C. Dotson, 98, of South Charleston, passed away peacefully with a smile on his face, Saturday evening April 13, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House. Born December 3, 1914, John was one of 10 children of Rush and Emma Oretha Dotson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years Lucille and by his brothers, Bill, Homer, James, Charlie, Carroll and Paul, and...
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William "Sonny" Lasure

July 26, 1931 - April 8, 2013

William Edward "Sonny" Lasure, 82, of Charleston, passed away April 8, 2013 at CAMC Memorial. He was born July 26, 1931 to the late John and Ollie Lasure. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Mark Kevin Lasure and three sisters, Gladys Dalton, Sylvia Schuster and Hazel Hawes. Sonny worked for Henry Marino for more than 30 years and was also a bar manager for...
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Vona Sue Barnes

July 5, 1941 - April 8, 2013

Vona Sue Barnes, age 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2013, following a long illness. She was born July 5, 1941, in Charleston, W.Va., where she lived throughout her life. Vona was preceded in death by her parents; Robert R. Hill and Margie Hill; and a brother, Robert R. Hill, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Ronald "Stu" Barnes of Kanawha City; son, Jeffrey M. Barnes (Susan)...
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Richard Ray Sayre

April 6, 1932 - April 8, 2013

Richard Ray Sayre, 81, of Charleston, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Richard was born at home in Dunbar, WV on April 6, 1932 to the late Howard and Macile Sayre. He was a 1951 graduate of Dunbar High School, where he lettered in Basketball. He was also a 1952 graduate of the Utilities Engineering Institute of Chicago, Illinois. He retired...
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Carletta Skiles

July 30, 1915 - March 29, 2013

At 5:53 p.m. on March 29, 2013 a heart of gold stopped beating. Carletta Skiles passed away at CAMC, General Division, with her beloved son, Marvin, daughter-in-law Roberta and granddaughter Melissa at her bedside. Carletta Tennant Skiles was born on July 30, 1915 to Meda Lacy Tennant and Harold Raymond Tennant. She has now departed this world to be joined in Heaven with her parents and with her...
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Mildred Louise Garrett

October 19, 1945 - March 24, 2013

Mildred Louise Garrett, 67, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2013 at the home of her daughter after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Reba Ashley Taylor and her brother Thomas Taylor. She was a lifelong Baptist and a member of the Taylor Family Quartet. Mildred was also a 1963 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. Mildred is...
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Nancy Farrell

December 22, 1918 - March 13, 2013

Nancy Farrell, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, 94, passed away March 13, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth James Farrell, brother's Wayne McElhinny, Lawerence "Tuck" McElhinny and Marvin McElhinny. Nancy was a retired school teacher, member of Lexington United Methodist Church and former member of St. Marks United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of WV...
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Shirley Neil Spradling

February 4, 1926 - March 6, 2013

Shirley Neil Spradling, 87, of Port Orange, Florida, formerly of Charleston, WV, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the home of his daughter in Scottsdale, Arizona, after a short illness. Shirley was a retired foreman with Union Carbide Corporation at Institute, WV, being an electrician by trade and a member of the Daytona Beach Drive-In Christian Church and the West Virginia Club in Daytona....
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Mike Joseph Costinteen

November 17, 1916 - February 16, 2013

Mike Joseph Costinteen, 96, of Charleston passed away February 16, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness with his loving family by his side. He was born November 17, 1916 in Mt. Sun Syria to the late Joseph and Lily Costinteen Ahwash and came to the United States at age 4. Mike was a lifelong member of Saint George Orthodox Cathedral. He owned and operated the Regent Billard,...
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Stephen Leroy Rinehart

February 12, 2013

Stephen Leroy Rinehart born November 7, 1960 (52), of Cross Lanes passed away February 12, 2013 at home after a long illness. He is a graduate of South Charleston High School and graduated from West Virginia University School of Pharmacy. He was an athlete in North-South High School Football and was All State Football Player. Currently holds three State Para-Olympic Titles which are still...
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Thomas Ray Blankenship, Jr.

November 24, 1973 - February 9, 2013

Thomas R. Blankenship, 39, of Charleston passed away February 9th, 2013 following a long illness. He was born November 24, 1973 at Camp Lejeune, NC. He is survived by his father Thomas R. Blankenship, Sr. and his mother Meritta Ann Blankenship, both of Charleston, a sister Lisa Frontz of Ripley, his 5 children of Ravenswood, 2 nieces of Ripley, 5 Uncles and 4 Aunts, also many cousins. He...
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Susan Keefe Anderson

November 13, 1938 - February 9, 2013

Susan Anderson, 74, of Charleston passed away February 9, 2013 at her daughters home surrounded by her family. She was born November 13, 1938 to the late Vincent Keefe and Margaret Milton Keefe in Weirton, WV. Her father was an Irish immigrant. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son Charles Randall (Randy) Anderson and a brother Thomas Keefe. She was Catholic. In addition...
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Ronald Lane Cook, Sr.

July 1, 1936 - February 7, 2013

Ronald "Cookie" Lane Cook, 76, passed away February 7, 2013 in Charlotte Regional Hospital, Punta Gorda, Florida after a long illness. He was born July 1, 1936 in Charleston, WV to the late Lovell Lane and Fay Taylor and was a 41 year resident of Alum Creek, WV. After retiring in 1998, he moved to Punta Gorda, Florida. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother,...
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Robert Joseph Dixon

July 15, 1930 - February 5, 2013

Robert Joseph Dixon, 82, of Chesapeake, VA formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away February 5, 2013 after a long battle with alzheimers. He was born July 15, 1930 in Douglass, Arizona. Robert lived most of his life in Charleston, WV raising his family. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, lifelong member of St. Anthony's Church, US Coast Guard Auxillary and retired teacher. He is pre...
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Randy Joe Howard

July 15, 1956 - February 5, 2013

Randy Joe Howard, 56, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013, at home, after a courageous battle with lymphoma. He was a lifelong resident of Charleston, and member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral. Born July 15, 1956, he was the son of Joseph G. and Rosaline Nicholas Howard. He attended Charleston High School and was retired. Randy was a devoted son, companion, and friend. He felt...
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Edward Sykes

May 15, 1917 - January 30, 2013

Edward W. Sykes, 95, of Hobe Sound, FL passed January 30, 2013. He was born May 15, 1917 in Charleston, WV to the late H. L. and Mary J. Sykes. Ed was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict and was a retired Air Force Reservist. He was also a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Ed was known for his since of humor, loving gentle ways and his love for billiards. Ed is survived by his...
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Arco Paul Sharp, Sr.

April 6, 1928 - January 27, 2013

Arco Paul Sharp,84, of Big Chimney, WV fell asleep in Christ January 27, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. He was a retiree of Union Carbide Tech Center with 30 years of service and owner of Farm and Home Realty. He was a member of the Elk Valley Advent Christian Church. He was preceded in death by daughter Brenda Kay Parsons and great grandson Jeremy Adams. He is survived by...
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Aubrey Cormany

December 24, 1940 - January 23, 2013

Aubrey Cormany, 72, of Charleston departed his bodily vessel on January 23 at Hubbard Hospice House after a 20 month battle with cancer. Aubrey was born to parents, Roscoe and Bessie Cormany on December 24, 1940. He grew up in a small home with his parents and grandparents in Malden, WV. Given that he lived adjacent to the Malden Methodist church, Aubrey developed a strong faith in his early...
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Mary Virginia Clarkson

April 22, 1921 - January 20, 2013

Mary Virginia Robinson Clarkson, 91, passed away January 20, 2013 at the Hubbard Hospice House. She was the daughter of Lutisha Ethel Shafer Robinson and Oscar Harden Robinson Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter C. Clarkson, and daughter, Nancy L. Clarkson Irey, sister, Frances A. Abbott, and brothers, Quentin E., Vernon S., Harold R. and Oscar H. Robinson Jr. She was...
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Mary Margaret Seafler

March 30, 1926 - January 16, 2013

Mary Margaret Seafler, 86, of Charleston passed away January 16, 2013 at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Bruce Seafler; parents, Golden and Bessie Jones and brother, Henry Jones. Mary is survived by her sons, Bruce Seafler Jr. (Kimberly) and Kevin Seafler; daughter, Esta Isaac and husband Steve; sisters, Olive DeWitt, Patricia...
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Richard Grinstead

January 10, 1930 - January 15, 2013

Richard D. Grinstead 83, of Charleston passed away January 15, 2013. He was born in South Charleston January 10, 1930 to the late Jesse and Isabella Grinstead. Richard retired from Fed EX as a customer service agent and served in the United States Air Force. There will be a gathering of friends in Richard's memory on Saturday, January 19 from 4-7pm at Bartlett Burdette Cox Funeral Home in...
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Arthur Rust

November 13, 1920 - January 14, 2013

ARTHUR DENVER RUST 92, OF LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, FORMERLY OF CHARLESTON, WV, BORN NOVEMBER 13, 1920, PASSED AWAY JANUARY 14, 2013 AT SPRINGHURST PINES HEALTH CARE. DENVER WAS RETIRED FROM EI DuPONT BELLE PLANT WITH 42 YEARS OF SERVICE. HE WAS A US ARMY VETERAN AND SERVED IN WORLD WAR II. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS BELOVED WIFE OF 67 YEARS THEO ROSS RUST HIS PARENTS MALCOLM AND MATILDA...
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Emma Lea Cox

September 18, 1929 - January 7, 2013

Emma Lea Cox, 83, of Charleston passed away, January 7, 2013 of injuries sustained from a fall at her home on New Years Eve. She was born September 18, 1929, at Chelyan, WV. She was the daughter of the late Wade H. Smith and Emma E. Slack Smith. Emma and her husband John P. Cox are the former owners of Bartlett Burdette Cox Funeral Home. She was a member of the Seekers Sunday School Class at...
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Betty Jean Williams

October 10, 1923 - January 4, 2013

Betty Jean Pierson Williams, 89, passed away January 4, 2013, with her two daughters by her side. She was born in Sutton, WV on October 10, 1923 to William (Doc) and Ida Craft Pierson. They moved to Charleston in 1925 and Betty made her home in Charleston since that time. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1942, the first graduating class. Betty was preceded in death by her...
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Jack Whittington

April 12, 1927 - January 2, 2013

Jack O. Whittington, 85, of Charleston, passed away January 2, 2013. He was born April 12, 1927 in Charleston and was the son of the late Arnold and Erma Whittington. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Anna M. Whittington. Jack leaves behind his son Jack A. Whittington and wife Sandy of Pickerington, OH; daughters, Diana Sue Fazio and husband Joseph of St. Louis, Mo., and Deborah...
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Donald Glenn Sampson

July 13, 1928 - December 31, 2012

Donald Glenn Sampson, 84, of Elkview, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 31, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House following complications from a fall. Donald graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1949 and always said he enjoyed his school years and the many friends he made throughout his schooling. He worked several years as a home builder with his father, C.D....
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James Thurl Combs

August 30, 1925 - December 29, 2012

James Thurl Combs, 87, of Charleston passed from this life into the eternal light of the Lord on December 29, 2012. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary June, and is survived by his children Mary Elizabeth Combs Findley and Robert Thurl. Thurl was the last survivor of 8 brothers and 2 sisters. We are assured that he is without pain, and is at peace. Thurl was a child of the...
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Randy Bragg

June 5, 1957 - December 18, 2012

Randy M. Bragg, 55, of Charleston went to be with the Lord Tuesday December 18, 2012 at the Hubbard Hospice House. He was a mechanic employed by the City of Charleston and was a car enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother: Retha Bragg, Mother: Helena Bragg and a brother: Ronnie Bragg. He is survived by son: Tony Bragg Step Daughter: Angie Slater of Charleston Grand...
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Linda Petrella Legg

March 7, 1948 - December 17, 2012

Linda K. Petrella-Legg, age 64 of Charleston passed away peacefully on December 17, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Charleston, WV on March 7, 1948, raised in Boomer, WV, and was the only child of the late Dee and Juanita Hoback Petrella. Linda is survived by her best friend, caregiver and loving husband, Pat Legg; two step-children, Toni Legg England and...
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Sara Marie Townsend

August 29, 1983 - December 14, 2012

Sara Marie Townsend, 29, of Charleston passed away December 14, 2012 in Montgomery, WV. She attended Central United Methodist Church, Charleston. Sara is survived by her children, Tyler James Usher, Hanna Denise Townsend, Olivia Faith Abbott and Natalie Rayne Abbott all of Charleston; mother, Elizabeth King-Ballengee of Charleston; father, Michael J. Usher of Charleston; maternal grandmother,...
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Clarence Michaelson

October 16, 1927 - December 13, 2012

Clarence (Mike) Michaelson, 85, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012. He was born October 16, 1927 in Carbon, WV, a son of the late Otto and Dorothy Grace Michaelson. Clarence was in the Army and retired from the WV Air National Guard as a medical tech after 30 years of service. He was a proud member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, Clarence is...
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Helen Davis Estep

February 15, 1914 - December 8, 2012

Helen Davis Estep, 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 8, 2012. She was born February 15, 1914, in Rhode Island. Preceded in death by husband, Donald; parents, Frank and Susie Davis; and sisters, Hazel and Edna. Survived by five children, Arlene Munson of Parkersburg, Don Estep (Lovella) of Spring Texas, Carole Lynch (Bill) of Alexandria, Va., Ella Guthrie of Roanoke, Va. , and...
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Clyde "Bud" Hareford, Jr.

July 4, 1935 - November 30, 2012

Clyde Hareford, Jr. "Bud", 77, a lifetime resident of Charleston, W.Va. passed away November 30, 2012 at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Home, Charleston, after a long illness. Born in Charleston on July 4, 1935, the first born child of the late Clyde "Red" and Marge Lutz Hareford. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joan Seckman Tucker; brother, Thomas Edward Hareford; and grandparents,...
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Jean Sampson

November 14, 1923 - November 30, 2012

Jean C. Sampson passed away peacefully and gently on Friday, November 30th with her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Darius Sigmon by her side. Jean was 89 years old and endured a long struggle with dementia and related health problems. She was born in Masontown, WV on November 14, 1923 to Harry C. Jackson and Mammie B. Packett. The family moved to Charleston, WV and she graduated from...
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Gary Silman

March 15, 1950 - November 24, 2012

Gary T. Silman, 62, of Charleston WV, died as a Christian on November 24, 2012 and is now in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was born on March 15, 1950 in Charleston where he remained a life-long resident. Gary was the second of four children. He married Rita Thaxton in Charleston on May 11, 1970 and they have a daughter, Melanie. Gary served as an Army Reservist and he retired in...
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Iva Jewell Wilburn

July 3, 1937 - November 19, 2012

Iva Jewell Wilburn, of Charleston, passed away November 19, 2012 after a short illness. Jewell was born July 3, 1937 to the late William F. and Rose Wilburn Means. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rocky Reed and brothers, Robert Wilburn, Ted Wilburn and Frank Wilburn. Jewell was a school teacher for thirty years, an active member of the Kanawha County Education Association and...
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Nettie J. Hundley

December 6, 1928 - November 18, 2012

Nettie J. Tate Hundley, 83, of Charleston passed away November 18, 2012 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Charles Richard Tate and Isabel Black Tate. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Theron D. Hundley and by sister's Rebecca Taylor and Eunice Skeen and brother Charles Andrew Tate. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and Morris Harvey School...
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Sonja Lee Darlington

December 4, 1948 - November 12, 2012

Sonja Lee Darlington, 63, of Elkview/Gilbert, WV passed away November 12, 2012 at CAMC Memorial Division. She was employed at CAMC in Central Scheduling with 20 plus years. She was formerly from Gilbert, WV before moving to Elkview. She was preceded in death by her parents Glenn Hurst Trent and Letha Endicott Trent and a sister in law Debie Trent. She is survived by a daughter and son in law...
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Fleming Roosevelt Gunnoe

March 3, 1942 - November 8, 2012

Fleming "JR" Roosevelt Gunnoe, 70, of Cross Lanes, WV, passed away on Thursday, November 8 at South Charleston, WV. He was born on March 3, 1942 in Charleston, WV to his parents, Mr. Fleming and Mrs. Cerfew Gunnoe. Fleming was the youngest of 6 children. He was employed by State of West Virginia as a driver for 8 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and many other outdoor activities. ...
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Kalliope Stanley

December 27, 1931 - October 24, 2012

Kalliope A. (Chafos) Stanley was born December 27, 1931, in Rochester, Minnesota. Her mother, Margret and father, Andrew were pregnant with her as they crossed the ocean from Greece to immigrate to America. She graduated from high school in 1949, was married to her husband, Spyros L. Stanley in 1951, and moved to Charleston as a young bride in 1952, where they began their long and successful...
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Martha Ann Morgan

April 30, 1930 - October 24, 2012

Martha Ann Morgan went to be with our Heavenly Father on October 24, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston, WV. She was surrounded by friends and family in her final days on earth before she began her final journey. Mrs. Morgan was a homemaker and member of the First United Methodist Church, South Charleston, WV, where she was the secretary and treasurer of the Anna King Circle...
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Phylliss Moss

November 11, 1923 - October 23, 2012

Phyllis Amelia Haddad Moss, 88, of Charleston passed away October 23, 2012 at Sweet Blessings Personal Care Home. She was retired from the Department of Highways. A member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral and their Ladies Guild. Member of the WV Republican Women's Club. She loved sewing, crochet, needlepoint and line dancing. She was preceded in death by her husband Shirley E. Moss and...
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Charles W. Miller

February 19, 1926 - October 22, 2012

Charles W. Miller (Chuck), 86, a resident of Scott Depot, WV, for the past 18 years, passed away on Monday, October 22 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 19, 1926 in Mifflin, Logan County, WV, the eldest child of the late, James Holley Miller and Brooke Ward Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Mrs....
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Mary Melva Poe

October 16, 1916 - October 20, 2012

Mary Melva Carver Poe, 96, of Teays Valley, passed away October 20, 2012 at Dunbar Care and Rehab Center, Dunbar. She was born October 16, 1916. to the Late Herman H. and Laura E. Koontz Carver in Fayette County, West Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth A. Poe Jr. : brothers, Herman A. (Hank) and Hess H. (Trap) Carver and sister, Ellen Williams. ...
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Kenneth Holmes

September 10, 1929 - October 12, 2012

Kenneth Holmes, 83, of Charleston passed away Friday October 12, 2012 at home. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, he retired from C&P Telephone Company. He was a member of AARP, Moose Club, and the Telephone Company Pioneers. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Charleston. He was preceded in death by his wife Pat: brother Ralph "Red" Holmes, sisters: Josephine ...
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Joyce Harriett Peschko

January 24, 1947 - October 6, 2012

Joyce Harriett Peschko, 65, of Charleston passed away at home after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard L. Peschko and Ruth E. Peschko-Legg. Joyce is survived by her brother Bruce Peschko and wife Pat of Charleston, WV. The family would like to thank Dr. James Frame and staff and Dr. Melissa Gamponia and staff for their care which gave Joyce such a...
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Kathy Lynn Walker

June 9, 1956 - October 4, 2012

Kathy Lynn Walker, 56, of Charleston, WV, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012 after a long illness. She was born June 9, 1956 in Charleston to the late Clarence and Ernestine Wells. Kathy was the youngest of 3 children. She graduated from West Virginia University and from West Virginia College of Graduate studies with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Special Education. She was a lifelong...
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Marie Parker

March 7, 1913 - September 26, 2012

Marie A. Parker, age 99, finished her earthly journey on September 28, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV. A celebration of Marie's life will take place at the Charleston Boulevard Seventh Day Adventist Church Wednesday October 10, 2012 at 5:00 PM with Pastor Stewart Pepper officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Charleston Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
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Florence Heilman

April 19, 1924 - September 26, 2012

Florence Heilman, 88, died September 26, 2012. She was born April 19, 1924, the fourth child of Clarence and Mary Walton, in Renick, WV. In addition to her parents, Florence was predeceased by her husband of fifty years, Joseph A. Heilman; sisters, Sarah Dotson, Frances Naylor and Edith Starks; and brothers, Edward Walton and John Walton. Florence was a homemaker, professional seamstress, avid...
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Marie Parker

March 7, 1913 - September 26, 2012

Marie A, Parker, born March 7, 1913, age 99, finished her earthly journey on September 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lewis Andrews and mother Myra Ethel Heath Andrews; sisters, Eunice, Juanita Baxter and Beatrice Berry; brothers that preceded her Otis, Lee, Doyle, R.V. and his spouse Norene and Jack. Marie was born and spent her childhood in Oklahoma and...
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Lydia Mae Bowring

February 9, 1935 - September 22, 2012

Lydia Mae Henshaw Bowring, 77, she was born February 9, 1935 and passed away September 22, 2012 at CAMC Memorial Division of an extended illness. She is a member of the Randolph Street Baptist Church , Charleston She was a retired caregiver for Kanawha Valley Senior Services. She is survived by husband: William Lewis Bowring. Daughters: Janet Ann Bowring Burdette of Charleston. ...
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Celesta Hill Bennett

March 11, 1916 - September 18, 2012

Celesta Hill Bennett, 96, of Teays Valley, WV, died September 18, 2012 after a short illness. She was born March 11, 1916 the oldest of 5 children in Doddridge County, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph W. "Bill" Bennett; her parents Ora A. and Lorla M. Hill of Big Flint, WV; two brothers, Kermit and Jack Hill and one sister, Patricia H. Broadwater of Parkersburg, WV. Celesta...
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Colleen Marie Smolder

May 17, 1928 - September 8, 2012

Colleen Marie Smolder, 84, of Charleston went to be with the Lord Saturday September 8, 2012 at Meadowbrook Nursing Facility after a long illness. She was born May 17, 1928 to the late William and Helen Greer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Raymond Greer and sister Virginia Clark. Colleen was a homemaker and loved caring for her family. She loved spending...
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Warren Glen McGinnis

March 30, 1930 - September 2, 2012

Warren G. McGinnis, 82, of Charleston, passed away September 2, 2012 at Clarksburg Veterans Hospital. He was born March 30, 1930, a son of the late Ward G. McGinnis and Alma Barkus-McGinnis. Warren was a retired Charleston Police Officer of 20 years, a licensed master electrician and former Kanawha County Magistrate. He was in the Marines, Army National Guard and Air National Guard in the...
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Henrietta Kavinsky

November 25, 1922 - August 25, 2012

Henrietta Kavinsky, 89, of Charleston passed away August 25, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was retired from Montgomery Ward Department Store, Charleston. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Kavinky. She is survived by her son John K. Driver and wife Carol of Charleston. 2 Grandsons: Kyle Shannon Driver and Adam Kyle Driver. On great grandson: Andrew Driver 3 Sisters:...
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Syble Jane Carpenter

December 23, 1923 - August 18, 2012

Syble Jane Carpenter, 88, of Charleston, was called home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 18, 2012, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was preceded in death by parents, Mary and Fred Jones; her husband, William E. Carpenter; and her sisters, Wanda L. Jones and Nancy R. Walker. Born December 23, 1923, in Kanawha County, she was a 1942 graduate of Charleston High School....
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Ethel Jean Stover

November 10, 1919 - August 4, 2012

Ethel Jean Rhodes Stover, 92, of Charleston, left to be with Jesus, her Savior, on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Ethel retired from Dupont Company in 1985 after 30 years of service. She was a former member of Elmore Advent Christian Church and Valley Christian Assembly of God in Charleston. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Milda Rhodes; her loving husband David Stover of almost...
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Edith Mae Fisher

January 18, 1919 - August 2, 2012

Edith Mae Breeden Fisher, was born January 18, 1919 in Ghent, WV to Charles J. Breeden and Clara B. Breeden Baumgardner. She went to her heavenly home Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Dunbar Care & Rehab. Edith is predeceased by her parents, her husbands Lloyd L. Fisher and Harold J. Fisher, infant daughter Carma Lee Fisher, sisters; Edna Meadows, Wanda Profant and Georgia Vest; grandson Michael...
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David Sheridan Martin

April 28, 1940 - July 15, 2012

David S. Martin, 72, of Charleston passed away July 15, 2012 at CAMC Memorial Division. He was a retired Chief Technician for Charter Communications and served his country proudly as a Green Beret. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Breeden Martin and his Mother and Father in law: Damon and Ernestine Lilly. David is survived by his wife Jo Ann Lilly Martin of Charleston. Friends...
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Richard Roy East

February 25, 1931 - July 13, 2012

Richard R. (Dick) East, 81, of Charleston, died Friday morning, July 13, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Mt. Lebanon Pennsylvania. He was born in Marlinton, WV on February 25, 1931 to the late Vernon and Nelle East. Richard was preceded in death by his parents. He was a graduate of Sherman High School 1949 and Morris Harvey College in 1953. Richard was a member of Ruffner Memorial Presbyterian...
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Willa Mae Young

September 2, 1930 - July 8, 2012

Willa Mae Young, 81, of Pinch, passed away Sunday July 8, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Franklin Wendling and Hattamena Norman Wendling; and her sister, Gay Thrush. Willa was formerly employed at Palmer's shoe store and A.F. Wendling Company. She is survived by her children, Cathy Ann Maynard of South Point, Ohio; son, David P. Young of...
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Francis Michael Nogoda

May 19, 1922 - July 5, 2012

Francis (Frank) Michael Nogoda, 90, of Charleston, WV, died Thursday July 5, 2012 at his home surrounded by family. Frank was born May 19, 1922 in Adrian, WV to the late Antonija and Francis Nogoda. Frank is survived by his wife of 66 years, Cathern. Frank worked for 42 years in the drafting department for Union Carbide. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the 556th Heavy Tank...
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Tanios George Choueiri

July 3, 1932 - July 3, 2012

Tanios George Choueiri was born July 3, 1932 in Zahle, Lebanon and died July 3, 2012. Tanios was preceded in death by his father George Choueiri and mother Miriam Risk Choueiri, son; George and uncles; Albert (Adele) Risk, Nick (Nora ) Risk. He is survived by his wife, Connie, sons; Mark (Lori) and James (Rula), daughter; Sharon and daughter-in-law Manal, grandchildren; Matthew, Alana,...
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Ernest Kavinsky

June 6, 1918 - July 1, 2012

Ernest Kavinsky, 94, of Charleston passed away July 1, 2012 at CAMC Memorial of a short illness. He was retired from Appalachian Power Company as customer service representative, was a World War II Navy Veteran a Mason and a Shriner and a member or the American Legion. He was born June 6, 1918 to Louis and Elizabeth Kavinsky. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived...
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Johnathan Kent Garnes

January 3, 1963 - July 1, 2012

Jonathan Kent Garnes On July 1st, 2012 Jonathan Kent Garnes, 49 of Charleston, walked through the gates of heaven to be with God. He was a graduate of Sissonville High School, and after an accident had left him in a wheelchair, he then graduated with honors from West Virginia State University in Business and Accounting and was recognized as a member of the Who's Who of American Students. ...
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Rebecca Christine Parsley

June 13, 1927 - June 29, 2012

Rebecca Christine Parsley, 85, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012 at Roper Saint Francis hospital in Charleston, SC. Rebecca , widow of the late Garland P. Parsley of Charleston, WV was born June 13, 1927 in Inez KY, a daughter of Kenis Fields and Ida Tiller. Rebecca will be remembered as a loving wife and mother. She is survived by Sons James R. Parsley and his wife Kathy...
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Julia Talhouk

October 23, 1926 - June 25, 2012

Julia Talhouk, 85, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, died at her home early June 25, 2012. She was born in Whitesville, West Virginia, as the first of 10 children to the late William and Bahia Joseph. On September 14, 1955, She married her adoring husband, Khaled "Kelly" Talhouk. Julia worked in various roles at Whitesville State Bank where she ended her 31 year career serving as a Vice President...
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Richard Wynock

July 23, 1930 - June 24, 2012

RICHARD "DICK" F. WYNOCK FORMER CHARLESTON BUSINESSMAN AND MYRTLE BEACH MOTEL OWNER/MANAGER DIED SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2012 AT HIS RESIDENCE AFTER A LONG ILLNESS. Born in Lawrence, MA, he was the son of the late Howard and Irene Wynock. Dick moved to East Providence, RI as a boy where he attended LaSalle Academy and graduated from East Providence High School. He proudly served his country in the...
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Frank Coll

March 15, 1965 - June 15, 2012

Frank Coll 47, of Charleston passed away June 15th 2012 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born March 15th, 1965 to the late Joseph and Anna Coll. Survived by loving siblings; Elaine (Chuck) Riley, Mary (Randy) Jones, John (Mary) Coll, Jane (Nancy) Coll, William (Julie) Coll, beloved niece and nephews; Gary Burris, Melissa Allison, Scott Allison, Richard Jones, Thomas Jones,...
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Phyllis Stowers

February 23, 1931 - June 13, 2012

Phyllis J. Stowers, 81, of Charleston, WV passed away June 13, 2012 after a short illness. She retired from Appalachia Educational Laboratory where she began in a clerical position and worked her way up to writer/editor for the company. Phyllis was a volunteer for several years at St. Francis Hospital. She loved reading and spending time on the Carolina coast. When she was physically able, she...
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Charles Brooks Droddy

May 24, 1928 - May 29, 2012

Charles B. Droddy, 84, of Dunbar, WV passed away Tuesday May 29, 2012 in Leesburg, VA. He was a retired millwright with 38 years of service from Union Carbide and Rhone Poulenc. He was a funeral attendant for Bartlett Burdette Cox Funeral Home with 21 years of service. He proudly served his country as an Army Veteran of the Korea War. He was born May 24, 1928 in Walton, WV to the late Harry...
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Larry Eldon Randolph

April 30, 1946 - May 23, 2012

Larry Eldon Randolph, 66, of Kanawha City, WV passed away Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 in the Charleston Area Medical Center due to complications following a heart attack. He was born April 30th, 1946 in Parkersburg, WV. He was the son of the late Eldon and Beulah Randolph. He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Ong Randolph of Kanawha City, his mother-in-law Juanita Ong of Charleston, WV,...
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Alonzo Sirianni

March 22, 1925 - May 14, 2012

Alonzo Sirianni, 87, of Spencer, WV passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. He was a retired truck driver for Smith Transfer out of Teamsters Local 175, and was a World War II Veteran. He was preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart and wife Conchetta Ann Sirianni and brothers, John, Fred and Toney. He is survived by sons: Anthony Sirianni and wife Pamela...
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George William Thomas

May 17, 1947 - April 25, 2012

George William Thomas, 64, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House West. George was the son of the late Joe and Wilma Thomas. He was born and raised in Charleston. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1965, attended WVU and received his college degree from WV State. He also served his country with the US Army in Vietnam. He worked for several years with the...
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Gary Wayne Howell

September 13, 2012 - April 22, 2012

Gary W Howell, 63, of Bowling Green, KY passed away April 22, 2012 and now he is finally home. He was born September 13, 1948 to the late Charles and Margie Howell. He is survived by his sister Dottie Lockhart. Gary will be sadly missed by his friends and family. The family would like to give a special thanks to John Kraus for the special care he showed Gary. A committal service will be held...
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Mary Frances McClung

July 9, 1937 - April 21, 2012

Mary F. McClung passed away on April 21, 2012 at home. Mary was a 1955 graduate of Charleston High School. She was a graduate of the Glenby School of Beauty in Pittsburgh, Pa. She worked as a hairstylist in the Stone and Thomas Beauty Salon in Charleston for five years and later operated her own shop in Charleston for a few years. She was predeceased by her parents Granville Wamsley and...
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Terry Lynn Johnson

January 6, 1952 - April 7, 2012

Terry Lynn Johnson, 60, of Charleston, WV went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Terry was born on January 6, 1952 to the late Orville D. and Blondena Belt Johnson. She was a registered nurse for over 30 years and will be remembered for being a very strong and independent woman that would help anyone in need. ...
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Sattis Fred Casto

October 15, 1923 - March 30, 2012

Sattis "Fred" Casto, 88, of Dunbar passed away March 30, 2012. He was born October 15, 1923 to the late Isaac and Mittie Casto. Fred retired from Libby Owens Ford Glass Company after many year of service. He loved working outside and could often be found working on his home and assisting others with their home improvement projects. Fred was also a member of the Moose Lodge. Fred is survived by...
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Harry Bill Bays

May 18, 1952 - March 16, 2012

Harry "Bill" William Bays, 59, of Elkview, WV passed away on Friday, March 16, 2012 after a long battle with diabetes. Bill was born and raised on the West Side of Charleston. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and WVU. He was employed by Output Sales and was known in the plumbing and heating business. He worked in the Kanawha Valley for over 30 years at Gresham, Mountaineer...
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Thomas Michael Cunningham

July 12, 1951 - March 16, 2012

Thomas Michael Cunningham, 60, of St. Albans passed away Friday, March 16 at his home. He is preceded in death by his mother Opal Cunningham. Thomas is survived by his father Robert Cunningham, Brother Mark Cunningham (Dawn), Sister Diana Cunningham, Nieces Christa and Crystal Cunningham, and his great nephew Elijah Cunningham. Thomas graduated from West Virginia State University with a degree...
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Spyros Louis Stanley

January 2, 1928 - February 22, 2012

Spyros Stanley, a Greek immigrant who became a Charleston legend -- the "parking lot king" -- while building a business empire from the ground up, died early Wednesday at Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness. He was 84. Born on January 2, 1928, in Chania, on the Greek island of Crete, he immigrated to the United States in 1947 and was almost immediately drafted into the Army where he...
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Agnes Peyatte

May 22, 1925 - February 16, 2012

Agnes C. Peyatte, 86, of Charleston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 surrounded by her family. With five children, eight grandchildren, seven great-grand children and many cousins, nieces and nephews, she led a life consumed by the love of a large family and her many cherished friends. Agnes was never one to sit idle. She retired from her position as a Payroll...
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Ira Roger Carte

June 24, 1943 - February 16, 2012

Mr. Ira R. Carte, 68, of Charleston, WV, passed away on February 16, 2012, at CAMC-General after a short illness. He was retired with 45 years of service with the State of WV, having last served with the Armory Board. Ira was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Virginia Carte; and brothers Ray and James Robert Carte. Ira was a Christian and a member of Elmore Memorial Advent Christian...
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Hazel Louise Brenneman

November 25, 1918 - February 4, 2012

For 93 years Hazel Louise Brenneman walked with her Savior, at 10:13am Saturday, Feburary 4, HE said "We are closer to my house; Let's go Home."Hazel fought a courageous battle with breast cancer for the last 10 years of her life. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents Samuel Brady Scott and Lucy Lee Fouts Scott, husband Harry A. Brenneman, sister Helen Scott Bowen, and brothers John...
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Glenn Shinny Wolfe

April 13, 1909 - January 26, 2012

Glenn (Shinny) Wolfe, 102 of Charleston died January 26, 2012 after a short illness. He was born April 13, 1909 in Mason County and grew up in Frametown, Braxton County. He was predeceased by his first wife, Catherine Wilson Wolfe, and second wife, Louise Sroka Wolfe; brothers Ernest and Earl Wolfe, and sister Evelyn Wolfe King. He is survived by nephew Stephen (Barbara) King and niece Peggy (Art...
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Glenn Shinny Wolfe

April 13, 2012 - January 26, 2012

Glenn (Shinny) Wolfe, 102 of Charleston died January 26, 2012 after a short illness. He was born April 13, 1909 in Mason County and grew up in Frametown, Braxton County. He was predeceased by his first wife, Catherine Wilson Wolfe, and second wife, Louise Sroka Wolfe; brothers Ernest and Earl Wolfe, and sister Evelyn Wolfe King. He is survived by nephew Stephen (Barbara) King and niece Peggy (Art...
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William Hudson Hamady

October 3, 1924 - January 20, 2012

William Hudson Hamady, 87, of Charleston passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, January 20, 2012 after a short illness. William was born October 3, 1924 in Flint, Michigan, son of the late Albert and Yamna Hamady. He was preceded in death by his brother Jack Hamady and sister Evelyn Schmidt. William was a 1942 graduate of Flint Central High School in Flint, Michigan and attended Flint...
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David Hughes

February 28, 1930 - January 14, 2012

Mr. David Lester Hughes, 81, of Charleston, passed away January 14, 2012 at CAMC. David was born February 28, 1930 to parents Estel and Rozella Hughes. David was a Mill Wright with Local 1755 and previously served his country during the Korean Conflict with the US Army. His favorite hobby was golfing, which was his passion. David was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where he was a member of...
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Walter Louis Moore, Jr

July 29, 1926 - January 13, 2012

Our country has lost another one of her WWII veterans; a member of "The Greatest Generation" as Tom Brokaw so famously described. Walter Louis Moore, Jr., 86, of Charleston, died peacefully at his home on January 13, surrounded by family. Born July 29, 1926 on his family farm in Normantown, WV, his parents were Walter Louis Moore, Sr. and Madge Newlon Moore. "Louis Jr." as he was called,...
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Joseph H. Wiersteiner , Jr.

July 27, 1958 - January 11, 2012

Joseph "Joey" Herman Wiersteiner, Jr., 53, of Charleston, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2012. Joey worked as a transporter for Retina Consultants of Charleston, WV. He was an outdoorsman and an avid WVU Mountaineer Football Fan. In honoring that memory, and to celebrate Joey's passion for WVU football, friends and family are encouraged to wear WVU attire to the visitation. Joey is...
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Richard Gresham

December 19, 1925 - January 6, 2012

Richard Ray Gresham, 86, passed away at home Friday, January 6, after a battle with ALS. Richard is survived by Emily Sue Hannon Gresham, his wife of 63 years, and his children, Catherine of Ottawa, Ill.; Andrew and Caryn of Charleston and grandsons Robert and Stephen; Bruce and wife, Karen, of South Charleston and grandchildren Mandy Gresham, Laura Vencill and husband John and Kyle Gresham; and...
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Marcella Mullins

December 30, 2011

Marcella Mullins 74 of Elkview, WV went home to be with the Lord December 30, 2011 at Hubbard Hospice House. She was born January 15, 1937 in Charleston, WV to the late Henry William Midkiff and Grace Manning Midkiff. Marcella was a homemaker and a member of Sand Run Gospel Tabernacle Church. She was preceded in death by her grandson Shad Blankenship, sister Elladene George and her beloved dog ...
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Lucille Hollar

December 30, 2011

Mrs. Lucille Wightman Hollar, 93, of Charleston, WV passed away on December 30, 2011 at CAMC. Lucille was born in Edinburg, Virginia to Frederick and Mary L. Wightman. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Michael C. Hollar. Lucille was a licensed practical nurse at CAMC General Division. She is survived by son Michael Hollar and wife Andrea, Charleston; daughter Barbara Bossardt,...
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Mildred "Mid" Rebhan

September 15, 1913 - December 23, 2011

Mildred Martin Rebhan A memorial service to celebrate Mildred's life will be held at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church Chapel, 317 Washington Street, W. Charleston, WV 25362 on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The Reverend Robert "Bob" Wood will officiate. She was born September 15, 1913. Mildred attended Buffalo schools and Charleston School of Commerce. She worked for the Charleston...
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Herbert Edgar Parrish

May 28, 2932 - December 15, 2011

Herbert Edgar Parrish, 80, of Charleston, passed away on December 15, 2011. Herb was born at Lucas, WV May 28, 1932 to the late William and Rosie (Ewing) Parrish. He was a graduate of Ansted High School, served in the US Air Force, and was a long time sales manager for Lairds Office equipment in Charleston. He spent many years as a volunteer, coaching youth football and baseball at Midwestern...
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