Stevens & Grass Funeral Home

When Stevens & Grass Funeral Home opened its doors in 1967, the founders pledged to provide their neighbors, peers and the community of Malden with the finest service available. Today, our entire staff is committed to upholding that pledge. We are one of the area's most beautiful and most trusted names in family care and we invite you learn more about us. Stepping into the newly remodeled Stevens & Grass Funeral Home brings to mind the friendly grandeur of a beautifully maintained home. The original building, a private residence built in 1926, has been transformed into an even lovelier facility, complete with the classic charm of yesteryear and the modern amenities of tomorrow. The spacious foyer of Stevens & Grass opens into two finely decorated chapels. The larger of these, seats 200 guests and offers a separate family gathering area, if desired. A pleasant arrangement room and full lounge area add to the comfort of visitors and help to accommodate special needs and requests. Stevens & Grass is fully handicapped-accessible and provides ample parking. Our dedicated staff members are always on hand to offer personal assistance or answer any questions you may have. We know the importance of serving families at a time of grief. We're here to listen and provide options to meet your needs. Whether you prefer cremation with a small family gathering or would like a large traditional funeral, you can trust us to assist you in planning and honoring your final wishes. At Stevens & Grass 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

Danny Wayne Wentz

February 17, 1950 - June 16, 2013

Danny W. Wentz, 63 of Campbells Creek passed away Sunday June 16, 2013 after a sudden illness. He was a member of Big Bottom Missionary Baptist Church. He was involved in playing and coaching baseball and softball in the Campbells Creek area for many years and ran in three Charleston distance runs. He was employed by the University of Charleston and was a Vietnam Army Veteran where he was...
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Gary Marshall Walker, Sr.

August 20, 1937 - June 15, 2013

Gary M. Walker Sr. 75 of Charleston went home to be with the Lord Saturday June 15, 2013 at home following a long illness with his family by his side. Gary was born at Dille, WV (Nicholas County) to the late Carl D. & Retta D. Legg Walker. He was a heavy equipment mechanic and operator having last worked for JL Knight Inc. at Port Amherst. Anyone who met him always remembered him for his...
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James Tony Holbrook

August 8, 1945 - June 13, 2013

James Tony Holbrook, 67 of Campbells Creek passed away Thursday June 13, 2013 at home of natural causes. Tony was born in Catlettsburg, KY on August 8, 1945 to the late James & Grettie Holbrook. He was a River Boat Captain and currently held a position as purchasing agent at Port Amherst Industries. He enjoyed time with friends and loved to sing karaoke and riding his motorcycle. Along with...
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Rosalie Flowers Morris

August 29, 1938 - May 27, 2013

Rosalie Flowers Morris, 74, of Campbells Creek, ended her journey on earth to begin her new life in Heaven. She was born at home August 28, 1938, to the proud parents, Shirley and Carrie Crowder Flowers, who preceded her in death. She was a 1956 graduate of DuPont High School. Rosalie retired from Campbells Creek Fas Chek, leaving with fond memories and, when reminiscing, often you could...
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Phyllis Marie Cobb Glassburn

November 7, 1954 - May 26, 2013

Phyllis Marie Cobb Glassburn, 58, of Campbells Creek, went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with breast cancer on Sunday, May 26, 2013. She was born November 7, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and lived most of her life in Charleston. She was a 1973 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. She was a 24 year employee at CAMC General Division. Phyllis was also known as "Sunflower...
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Opal Mullins

June 8, 1918 - May 23, 2013

Opal Mullins, 94, of Campbells Creek, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 23, 2013. She was a homemaker and a member of the Point Lick Gospel Tabernacle. She is survived by her daughters, Rozalie Mendez of Fairplain and Patsy Marshall of Campbells Creek; and sons, Emmil and Harry Mullins, both of Campbells Creek; sister, Della (Chilton) Mullins of Charleston. She had 13...
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Phoeba Fridley Layton

October 14, 1919 - May 23, 2013

Phoeba (Fridley) Layton, 93 of Campbells Creek, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was surrounded by family and friends. Phoeba was born October 14, 1919 to the late William and Agnes Fridley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of more than 60 years, Harry Layton and two children, Phyllis Layton and Ray Layton....
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Thelma Lea Spangler

August 15, 1927 - May 22, 2013

Thelma Lea Spangler, 85, of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. She was born in Warfield, Kentucky, on August 15, 1927, to the late Isaiah and Sadie Stepp. Thelma was retired from the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and attended Morris Memorial United Methodist Church, Kanawha City. She was preceded in death by her...
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Helen E. Keeney

January 12, 1929 - May 19, 2013

Helen E. Keeney, 84, of Malden passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013. She was born January 12, 1929, and was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Watson and Inez Lucille Mays; beloved husband, Phillip P. Keeney; and sister, Audrey Webb. She was a 1947 graduate of DuPont High School and retired from Verizon in 1994. She raised her family in Bethlehem Baptist Church, Witcher, and after moving...
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Juanita Agnes Stone

December 8, 1927 - May 10, 2013

Juanita Harrison Stone, 85, of Belle, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. She was born December 8, 1927, to the late William and Agnes Harrison. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Stone; son, Harry Alan Stone; daughter, Vivian Stowers; sisters, Geraldine Hunt and Lucille Morgan; and brother, Earl Harrison. She is...
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Timothy D. Hackney

December 6, 1963 - May 10, 2013

Timothy D. Hackney, 49 of Charleston passed away Friday May 10, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Charleston on December 6, 1963 to Betty J. Hackney & the late Calvin Hackney. He was a 1982 graduate of Fair Haven Christian School. He was a retired fireman with the South Charleston Fire Dept. Tim was a loving husband, father...
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Anna Jane "Cookie" Rutherford Stricker

July 13, 1934 - May 8, 2013

Anna Jane "Cookie" Rutherford Stricker, 78, of Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness. Cookie was born in Charleston on July 13, 1934, to the late Donald and Ruie Mooney Rutherford. She was a retired secretary with Columbia Gas with 18 years of service and a member of Southridge Church. She was an avid reader...
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Barbara Ellen Young

February 5, 1934 - May 4, 2013

Barbara Ellen Young, 79 of Charleston, passed away Saturday May 4, 2013. Barbara was born February 5, 1934 to the late Clownie and Iva Hicks. Also preceding her in death were two children, Larry Young and Linda Moles; sister, Edith Crowder; brothers, Earl, Carroll, Charlie and Kenneth Hicks. She was married on May 13, 1950 to John W. (Jumpin John) Young Jr. They have three surviving...
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Charles "Luther" Gaylor

January 17, 1947 - May 2, 2013

Luther Gaylor, 66, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the VA Medical Center. Luther was born in Charleston on January 17, 1947, to the late Charles and Juanita Gaylor. He was a Combat Veteran of the US Army serving his country during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of Riverview Gospel Tabernacle, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and was...
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Larry Allen Kemp

August 7, 1953 - May 1, 2013

Larry Kemp, 59, of Rand, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013, after a long illness. He retired from the Kanawha County Board of Education after 35 years of service. He was a very loving and kind husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma Jean and Harold W. Kemp; and his granddaughter, Kandice Smith. He leaves behind his wife, Lou Kemp, to whom he had...
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Lonnie Richard Stringer

November 21, 1947 - April 24, 2013

Lonnie R. Stringer, 65, of Charleston, passed away on April 24, 2013, after a long illness, in the arms of his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Yvonne Stringer. Born November 21, 1947, Lonnie was the son of the late Richard Layton and Betty Barbardine Stringer of Campbells Creek. A WVU alumnus, Lonnie was an avid Mountaineer fan and loved hunting, fishing and spending time at his...
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John Charles Coffman

January 8, 1955 - April 23, 2013

The Rev. John C. Coffman, a man of God, 58 of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. John was born in Ohio on January 8, 1955, to Elizabeth and the late Rev. John S. A. Coffman. He was an ordained Nazarene Minister for 28 years presently serving as the Pastor of the Cross Lanes First Church of the Nazarene. John...
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Nigal Fredrick Loomis

June 3, 1924 - April 20, 2013

Nigal Fredrick Loomis, 88, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, following a long illness. A longtime resident of Malden, he had been residing in Dunbar for the past several years. A much-loved husband, father, and grandfather, Nigal was a retired coal bath operator for US Steel and a very active participant in the ministry of Kanawha Salines Presbyterian Church, where he held several offices,...
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Barbara Kay Proctor Bartley

January 3, 1952 - April 20, 2013

Barbara Proctor Bartley, 61, of Campbells Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. Barbara was born in Big Mountain (Ward) on January 3, 1952, to the late John and Frona Proctor. She worked at the former Perdue's IGA Store on Campbells Creek. After leaving her job her main focus was taking care of her grandson, Jakob. ...
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William Arthur "Bill" Smith

June 1, 1944 - April 19, 2013

William Arthur "Bill" Smith, 68, of Campbells Creek, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 19, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston after suffering a long illness of diabetes. Bill was born in Charleston on June 1, 1944, a son of the late Matthew Smith and Ruby Lykins Smith. He was retired from the Kanawha County Board of Education and member the Rhonda Full Gospel Tabernacle. ...
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Melissa Kay Bowles

May 3, 1971 - April 14, 2013

Melissa Kay Bowles, 41 of Nitro went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2013 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She attended the Nitro Church of the Nazarene and was preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her parents, Roy & Faye Bowles of Nitro; sister, Crystal (Rodney) Kimble of Winifrede; brother, Jason (Tina) Bowles of Whitesville; four nephews; two nieces;...
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Sarah M. King

February 2, 1924 - April 12, 2013

Sarah M. King, 89 of Campbell's Creek went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on April 12, 2013. She was a graduate of DuPont High School and attended Charleston Business School and Carver Career and Technical Center. She was the oldest member of Perryville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Mamie Della Tucker; daughter, Sandra K. Morris; brothers, RW,...
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Ashley Marie Robinson

March 1, 1992 - April 11, 2013

Our precious angel, Ashley Marie Robinson, 21, of Charleston, was placed in our God's loving arms on April 11, 2013, at CAMC General Hospital after a short illness. Ashley was surrounded by her family at the time of her departure. She was born on March 1, 1992, in Charleston, to Jeffrey L. Robinson and Debora Robinson Thomas. Ashley spent her entire life in the Charleston area and attended...
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Thomas Matthew Sword

February 9, 1929 - April 7, 2013

Thomas Matthew Sword, 84, of Teays Valley, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at home after a long illness. Born February 9, 1929, in Ward, the son of the late Charlie and Frieda Mae Bass Sword. He went to work as a young boy at Amherst Industries in the 50's and worked there until he went into the service. He served in the U. S. Navy aboard the USS LeRay Wilson during the Korean War. He was the...
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Roger Lee Hunt

September 8, 1945 - April 5, 2013

Roger Lee Hunt, 67 of Belle went to be with the Lord Friday April 5, 2013, with his family by his side. Roger was an MP in the Army and was stationed in Bremahaufman, Germany and a Police officer in Washington, DC. He also worked in the Narcotic's Division in DC. He went to WVU and acquired a Bachelor's degree. He was a substitute teacher at Clay County Middle School. He became a...
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Robert Earl Kinser

May 4, 1962 - April 1, 2013

Robert Earl Kinser, 50, of Campbells Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 1, 2013. Rob was born in Charleston on May 4, 1962, to the late Earl and Marjorie Hopkins Kinser. He retired October 2012 from the Charleston Fire Department after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Big Bottom Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as the high school Sunday school teacher...
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Wanda Virginia Proctor

April 3, 1929 - March 31, 2013

Wanda V. Proctor, 83, of Campbells Creek, went to rest with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2013, following a long illness. She was born April 3, 1929, in Kincaid, a daughter of the late Nathan and Laura Ingram Payne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Proctor; and daughter, Judy Carrol Chambers. She was a homemaker, and a very generous loving mother, grandmother and great...
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Walter Anthony "Tony" Means

November 22, 1956 - March 30, 2013

Walter Anthony "Tony" Means, 56 of Charleston passed away Saturday March 30, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Tony was born in Charleston on November 22, 1956 a son of the late Ben & Margaret Williams Means. He was a self employed Stone Contractor. Tony was a loving soul and very passionate for giving to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital and because of this passion he received an award...
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Earl Calvin Holstine

January 8, 1948 - March 29, 2013

Earl Calvin Holstine, 65 of Blount went home to be with the Lord, March 29, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston after a short illness. He was born January 8, 1948 at Putney to the late Earl Calvin and Estelle Mack Holstine. He was retired from the WV State Dept. of Education with 33 years of service and was an usher at the WV Power Park and a ticket taker at the Charleston Civic Center. ...
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Timothy Allen "Waldo" Walden

August 14, 1963 - March 26, 2013

Timothy Allen "Waldo" Walden, 49, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of the Brick Layers Union for several years. He worked in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York and took pride in his work. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, WVU and NASCAR fan. He loved gardening, hunting, fishing and...
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Janet Lynn Jones

January 12, 1945 - March 26, 2013

Janet "Gi Gi" Lynn Snowden Jones, passed away at home in the loving care of her daughters on March 26th at the age of 68. She is now at peace after a battle with lung cancer. She was born in Charleston in 1945, the daughter of the late Alva Earl and Florence Virginia Harbert Snowden. She was widowed preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Allen Jones. Janet attended DuPont High School...
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Donna Jean Boles

August 6, 1931 - March 17, 2013

Donna Jean Campbell Boles, 81, of Witcher, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2013. She was born on Clover Drive, Campbells Creek to the late Loran and Cora Campbell. She was formerly employed by Charleston Electrical and was also employed at Statewide Mobile Home. She was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, Witcher, where she served as treasurer, pianist and held...
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Lucille Ann Clendenin

October 4, 1932 - March 15, 2013

Lucille Ann Clendenin, 80 of Marmet went to be with the Lord on Friday March 15, 2013. She was born on October 4, 1932 in Charleston, WV She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Shirley Clendenin; sons, Gene (Judy) Clendenin of Peytona, Roger (Sue) Clendenin of Charleston, Larry (Diana) Clendenin of Hometown, Dennis Clendenin of Madison; daughters, Linda Saunders of Sissonville,...
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Dorothy Marie Elkins

January 13, 1918 - March 9, 2013

Dorothy Marie Elkins, 95, of Campbells Creek, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Heartland of Charleston after a long illness. She was born and raised on Campbells Creek and lived all her life there. Dorothy was a loving, caring person and loved her family fiercely. She was a strong survivor after losing her parents, siblings and her husband. She loved working in her yard, spending...
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John William "Butch" Nelson, Jr.

November 22, 1946 - February 27, 2013

John W. "Butch" Nelson Jr., 66, passed away at home on February 27, 2013. John was born in Charleston on November 22, 1946. John was retired from Port Amherst in Malden, where he was an end-loader operator. As a young man he worked for Joe Holland. He was preceded in death by his father, John William Nelson Sr.; and his mother, Iva Lee Nelson. He is survived by his ex-wife, Anna...
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Marcella F. King

January 6, 1931 - February 19, 2013

Mrs. Marcella F. King, 82 of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord Tuesday February 19, 2013 following a long illness. She was born and raised in Point Pleasant and lived over 50 years in Dunbar. She was a member of the Humphreys United Methodist Church in Dunbar and a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 133 in Dunbar. Marcella was preceded in death by her father and mother, Otis &...
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Samuel Lee Campbell

September 6, 1967 - February 15, 2013

Samuel Lee Campbell, 45, of Charleston, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013, peacefully at his home to be with the Lord. Lee was born in Charleston on September 6, 1967, to Wilda Jeffers Campbell and the late Samuel J. Campbell. He was an employee for Arrow Concrete in Charleston with 16 years of service and a member of the Teamsters Union Local 175. He was an avid motor cycle rider and he...
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Kathy Lynn Mullins

July 21, 1955 - February 8, 2013

Kathy Lynn Mullins, 57, of Cabin Creek, passed away on February 8, 2013, at home with her loving family by her side. She was a homemaker and devoted her life to taking care of her children. She will joyfully join many of her loved ones in Heaven, such as her mother, Kathleen; her father, Baby Ray; her brother, Carry Ray; great nephew, Jason; and her beautiful daughter, Samantha. She...
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Justin Benbrooks

September 28, 1985 - February 5, 2013

Justin Benbrooks, 27, of Charleston, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at his home. Justin was born in Olympia, Washington on September 28, 1985, to his mother, Charlett Conner Benbrooks and his father, Ronald Benbrooks. He worked for McKinney Drilling Company. Along with his parents, he is survived by a sister, Brandy Martin and husband, Jeff; brothers, Travis Berry and...
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Ronald Lee Cochran

July 25, 1953 - January 30, 2013

In loving memory of Ron Cochran, who left us January 30, 2013, to be with his Heavenly Family after he lost his short battle to cancer. We celebrate his arrival. He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Bobby Cochran; nephew, Thomas Lee Proctor; and many other loved ones. He left behind to grieve his wife, Kathy; loving mother, Thelma "Delores" Cochran; and his four children,...
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Shelby Jean Tucker

October 24, 1936 - January 24, 2013

Shelby Jean Tucker, 76, of Belle, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2013, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, after a sudden illness. Shelby was born in Ward on October 24, 1936, to the late Henry Otto and Winnie Alice Hudson Goodwin. She was a Christian and a member of Riverview Fellowship Church in Belle. She previously worked at the cafeteria at the State Capital Complex. She...
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Richard Dale Walton

July 7, 1960 - January 20, 2013

Richard Dale Walton, 52, of West Belle, finished his battle with cancer January 20, 2013. His last days were spent in the capable and caring hands of the dedicated staff of Hubbard Hospice House West. Dale was born July 7, 1960, to mother, Betty Lois Walton, and father, Paul R. Walton, both preceding him in death. After graduating from DuPont High School in 1978 he attended Marshall...
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Kenneth Carl Mitchell, Sr.

May 30, 1931 - January 13, 2013

Kenneth Carl Mitchell Sr., 81, of Hernshaw, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, after a long illness. He was born in Morrisvale on May 30, 1931, to the late Basil and Julie Gundy Mitchell. He was a retired truck driver for Teamsters Local 175. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War; a member of the Hernshaw United Methodist Church; an avid...
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Eldora Crowder Dearien

May 24, 1918 - January 11, 2013

On January 11, 2013 God called home my loving mother, Eldora Crowder Dearien of Campbell's Creek. She was born on May 24, 1918 to Ambrose and Lucy Bowles Crowder. She loved her whole life on Campbell's Creek until the last two years where she lived with her daughter in Putnam County. Preceding her in death was her loving Husband, Ralph Staton Dearien; father, Ambrose Crowder, mother, Lucy...
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Roberta Ann Williams

June 22, 1943 - January 9, 2013

Roberta Ann Williams, 69, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, peacefully in her sleep at home in Campbells Creek. She was born June 22, 1943, in Logan. She was preceded in death by her mom, Audrey Holt; her sister, Becky Sue Tony; her grandchild, Barbara Kaye Estep; and grandmother, Becky Sears. She was the loving mother of Barbara and Norman Jones, Joyce and Robert ...
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Nancy Burdette Bailey Selbe

April 16, 1949 - January 8, 2013

Nancy Burdette Bailey Selbe, 63 of Hernshaw passed away Tuesday January 8, 2013 at the home of her daughter. Nancy was retired Office Manager from Hernshaw Fuels Inc. and had worked previously for Pack Mart in Marmet for several years. She was a member of the Lens Creek Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Selbe; mother, Janie Burdette; sisters, Patty...
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Emory Lee Brown

March 2, 1941 - December 23, 2012

Emory Lee "Down Town Brown" Brown, 71, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Charleston on March 2, 1941. He was an entertainer around the Charleston area for 55 years, having last worked at WCAW as a DJ. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him well. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Gaylor...
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Geraldine Rae Slater

June 25, 1932 - December 23, 2012

Geraldine Rae Slater, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. A member of Big Bottom Baptist Church with a kind and caring nature and was loved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She departed this life December 23, 2012, her final destination to be with the Lord after a short illness at home. She was surrounded by her husband, Robert G. Slater; daughters, Jacqueline...
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Jennifer Rae Nelson Bowles

July 30, 1971 - December 18, 2012

Jennifer Rae Nelson Bowles, 41, a resident of Dunbar for a brief period of time. She grew up on Campbells Creek and was the loving daughter of Larry Ray and Joann Nelson of Campbells Creek, West Virginia. Jennifer was born July 30, 1971. She passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at CAMC General Division following...
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Norman Fredrick "Tubby" Stapleton

November 7, 1940 - December 17, 2012

Norman Fredrick "Tubby" Stapleton, 72, of Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Chesapeake, West Virginia, passed away Monday, December 17, 2012, at the Holmes Regional Hospital, Melbourne, Florida. Mr. Stapleton was born in Accoville, West Virginia, on November 7, 1940, to the late George and Westie McComas Stapleton. He graduated from East Bank High School in 1958. He had a love for traveling...
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Paul Allen Cottrill

November 2, 1950 - December 14, 2012

Paul A. Cottrill, 62, of Campbells Creek, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Division, after a long illness which he faced with courage each and every day. Paul was born on November 2, 1950, in Charleston. He was a caring husband, father, papaw and friend. He worked 10 1/2 years for Carbon Fuel Coal Company and 17 1/2 years for Statewide Mobile Home. He was a United...
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Karen Sue Kisamore

October 3, 1956 - December 10, 2012

Karen Sue Kisamore, 56, of DuPont City passed away Monday, December 10, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Division following a long illness. Karen graduated from DuPont High School in 1974 and was a member of the Dry Branch Community Church. Among the other numerous selfless activities during her life, one of her most shinning achievements was overseeing the Secret Santa Program "Kanawha Valley" for...
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James Engle Clark

January 30, 1949 - December 4, 2012

James "Jim" Engle Clark, 63, of Marmet, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012, after a sudden onset illness. He was born in Logan but spent most of his life in Marmet and was a medically disabled retiree of Union Carbide/Dow Chemical. He later received a heart transplant in 2004, which kept him in the arms of his loving wife and family for another eight years. After his death he ultimately has...
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Emogene Brown

December 3, 1933 - December 1, 2012

Emogene Brown, 78, of Campbells Creek, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 1, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer's and cancer. She was born in Charleston on December 3, 1933, to the late Reve and Ruby Bartley. She was retired from OIC Inc. and formerly worked as a sales clerk at Sears. She was a member of the Cinco Wesleyan...
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Alice Lucille Robinette

December 8, 1932 - November 28, 2012

Alice "Lucille" Robinette, 79, of Belle passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012. She is survived by a son, James (Barbara) Mullins; four sisters; one brother; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and many family members. The funeral service will be held noon Monday, December 3, 2012, at Montgomery Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, London, with a visitation one hour prior to the...
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Bonnie Smith Bitzer

July 26, 1929 - November 28, 2012

Bonnie Smith Bitzer, 83, passed away on November 28 from complications of cancer. She was born July 26, 1929 on Campbells Creek to the late Grace Garnet Miller and Ernest Clark Smith. She was preceded in death by brother, Donald Smith of Summersville, South Carolina; and sisters, Betty Hastings of Malden, Mildred Wilson of Campbells Creek and Stella Williams of Dry Branch. She is survived...
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Agnes Rosalie Samples

April 29, 1916 - November 27, 2012

Agnes Rosalie Samples, 93, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2012. Agnes was born April 29, 1919, in Blue Creek, West Virginia. When she was just a toddler her family traveled to Wichita Falls, Texas, where her father, William L. Abbott, worked in the oil fields. Sadly, her mother, Harriet Ann Armstrong and sisters, Doris and Betty Jean, all passed away before Agnes was 12 years of age. ...
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Nell Jean Shifflett

November 28, 1927 - November 23, 2012

Nell Jean Shifflett, 84 of Follansbee, WV formerly of Cedar Grove, WV passed away Friday November 23, 2012 at the Weirton Medical Center. Mrs. Shifflett was born in Ward, WV on November 28, 1927 to the late Wilmer A. & Mary Green Shifflett. She formerly attended the Shrewsbury Church of Christ. Surviving are two nephews, Brian Dooley of East Lake, Ohio and Scott Dooley of Euclid, Ohio. ...
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Betty Weeks "Totsy" Albert

January 20, 1926 - November 22, 2012

Betty Weeks "Totsy" Albert died Thursday, November 22, 2012, in Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Hospital after a long illness. She was born January 20, 1926, the youngest child of Ira and Masel Weeks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Weeks; and her sister, Mildred Shingler. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jack Albert; three sons, ...
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Norma "DeeDee" Bartlett

September 20, 1936 - November 16, 2012

Norma M. "DeeDee" Bartlett, 76 of Charleston passed away on Friday November 16, 2012 at her home. DeeDee was born in Charleston on September 20, 1936 to the late Charles Henry & Elizabeth Agnes Cavendish Morris. She was a homemaker and attended the Belle Church of the Nazarene. Her hobbies were making candy and cake decorating and she loved spending time with her family. Along with her...
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Clayton Natchie Webb , Jr.

August 20, 1962 - November 16, 2012

Clayton Natchie Webb Jr., 50, of Charleston passed away Friday, November 16, 2012, at his home. Clayton was born in Charleston on September 20, 1962, to the late Clayton and Alice McDaniel Webb. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Belinda Moore; grandfather, Clarence McDaniel; and uncles, Jerry and Jimmy McDaniel. He is survived by his wife, Betty Webb;...
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Emma Mae Ferrell

August 28, 2012 - November 15, 2012

Emma Mae Ferrell, infant daughter of Gary and Heather Ferrell, passed away November 15, 2012, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, due to heart surgery complications in her short 2 ½ months. She gave us so much joy and we will miss her so much. Heaven has received a wonderful angel. Emma was preceded in death by her grandmother, Marsha Crowder; great-grandmother and great-grandfather,...
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Phyllis Jean Shelton

September 13, 1925 - November 14, 2012

Phyllis Jean Shelton, 87, of Campbells Creek, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2012, at River of Life Personal Care Home, Elkview. She was born in Charleston on September 13, 1925, to the late Jesse Richard and Laura Ethel Stone Halstead. Phyllis was also preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Hez Shelton Jr; one sister; and three brothers. Phyllis was retired from Raleigh Junk...
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Aretta Brown

July 30, 1926 - November 12, 2012

Aretta Brown, 86, of Blount, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2012, at Heartland of Charleston. She was born in Putney on July 30, 1926, to the late Hobert and Wavay Crowder Brown. Aretta was a homemaker and was a Christian. She is survived by daughter, Martha Jane Brown of Campbells Creek; sisters, Retha Brown and Deloria Gibson, both of Campbells Creek, and Ellen Brown of Florida; and...
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Loretta Gail Beane

August 15, 1947 - November 12, 2012

Loretta Gail Beane, 65, of Charleston, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012, at the Select Specialty Hospital at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston. Loretta was born in Charleston on August 15, 1947. She was a homemaker and a member of the Big Bottom Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mona Fleshman; and brothers, Herbert and Roger Fleshman. She is...
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Doris Lee Barker

June 9, 1927 - November 10, 2012

Doris Lee Barker, 85 of Charleston, passed away at the Oak Ridge Center in Charleston on Saturday November 10, 2012. She was a devoted wife, homemaker and former owner of Barker's House of Beauty on Campbell's Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry L. Barker; parents, Samuel & Martha E. Arnold Pittman; sister, Lena L. Hicks; and niece, Sandy Hicks. She is survived by her...
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James Douglas Hall, Sr.

December 23, 1945 - November 8, 2012

James Douglas "Skip" Hall Sr., 66 of Campbells Creek passed away Thursday November 8, 2012 in Gainsville, Fl. JIm was born in Charleston on December 23, 1945 to the late Cyril William & Dempsey Marie Morris Hall. He was retired from American Electric Power. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1444, VFW Post 5501 and was an avid fisherman, hunter and loved the outdoors. Along with his...
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Nicholas Aaron Arthur

July 7, 1981 - November 5, 2012

Nicholas Aaron Arthur, 31, of Charleston, died November 5, 2012. Nicholas loved his family and will forever be remembered for his big smile, his love and compassion for others. He always greeted and left us with a smile, a hug, and saying " I love you". He was always good to his grandparents and respectful of them. Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Samantha Jo Simms...
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David "Dave" Lawrence Dunlap

May 26, 1944 - November 5, 2012

David Lawrence "Dave" Dunlap, 68, of Georges Creek passed away Monday, November 5, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Dave graduated from Duval High School in 1961. He is well-known as the owner of Dave's Tire, a business he ran for nearly forty years yet while rarely missing a day of work. Dave's love for being an auto mechanic kept him going strong and true. To...
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William Aquilla "Bill" Gosnell

January 20, 1920 - November 4, 2012

William Aquilla "Bill" Gosnell, 92 Charleston went home to be with the Lord Sunday November 4, 2012. He was born on January 20, 1920 to the late Philip & Louise Gosnell. He was a veteran of the US Navy during WW II and served in the Pacific Theater. Following his military service, in 1949 he became a member of the first class of the new WV State Police Academy at Institute. He retired as a...
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Gladys Robinson Stalnaker

May 12, 1922 - November 2, 2012

Gladys Robinson Stalnaker, 90 of Charleston departed this life on Friday November 2, 2012 at the Hubbard Hospice House West surrounded by her loving family and friends. Gladys was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County. She was a member of the Lick Branch Freewill Baptist Church for many years where she was a talented soloist, a member of the choir and also served as choir director. She loved...
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Perry Dennis Clay

March 1, 1972 - October 28, 2012

Perry Dennis Clay, 40, of Campbells Creek, passed away at Sunday, October 28, 2012. He was a beloved husband, exceptional father and a devoted son. Perry had overcome a lot of hardships to become a highly respected friend and co-worker. His accomplishments are endless and his family is very proud of him. He was a graduate of WVU Tech and held a Bachelor's degree in Electrical...
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Demma G. O'Dell

November 25, 1920 - October 28, 2012

Demma G. O'Dell, 91, of Campbells Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 28, 2012, at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. She was born in Charleston on November 25, 1920, to the late Dewey and Anna Nelson Wills. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Chilton "Shelly" O'Dell; and brother, James Wills. Demma was a homemaker; and a member...
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Lena Lorene Hicks

December 25, 1925 - October 27, 2012

Lena Lorene Hicks, 86, of Salisbury, North Carolina, formerly of Campbells Creek, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury. Lena was born in Charleston on December 25, 1925, to the late Samuel and Martha Arnold Pittman. She was a homemaker and a member of the Liberty Community Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
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Patrick Alan "Duke" Morton

August 5, 1968 - October 26, 2012

Patrick Alan "Duke" Morton, 44 of Charleston passed away Friday October 26, 2012 at CAMC Memorial Hospital from complications of diabetes. Patrick was born in Weehawken, New Jersey on August 5, 1968. He was a member of the Big Bottom Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother, Agnes Morton of Campbells Creek; father, Michael Morton of Campbells Creek; sister, Tina (Eric)...
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Mayford Clayton Bowles

January 14, 1928 - October 25, 2012

Mayford Clayton Bowles, 84, of Charleston passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012, at his home. Mayford was born in Putney on January 14, 1928, to the late William and Mae Bowles. He "Sneaky Snake" was a retired truck driver from American Freight with 29 years of service and formerly drove for Bell Lines and Smith Transfer. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 175 and in his 42 years of...
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Orville Waitman "Bud" Perry

July 3, 1945 - October 21, 2012

Orville "Bud" Perry, whose journalism career spanned five decades, died Sunday morning at his home of renal failure. He was 67. Perry was born July 3, 1945, at Davin, Logan County, and was raised at Ravencliff, Wyoming County. He began his newspaper career in 1968 at the Beckley Raleigh-Register, moved to the Huntington Herald-Dispatch in 1970 and joined the staff of the Charleston Gazette in...
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Rose Marie Gillman

June 16, 1943 - October 19, 2012

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" ~ II Timothy 4:7. Rose Marie Gillman went to be with the lord on October 19, 2012,after a battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) with her family was by her side. She was 69 years of age. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary E Bonner and Bill Aretz; her brother, Billy Aretz Jr; and sister, Marianne...
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Trecia Cheryl Peterson

September 2, 1960 - October 17, 2012

Trecia Cheryl Peterson, 52, of Malden, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at home, after a very courageous battle with cancer. She lived each day with faith, focus and love to help her get through life, and told people each day she was living because she knew that God had a purpose for her illness. Her braveness and courage inspired many others who were...
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Charles "CJ" Wentz, Jr.

September 26, 1938 - October 12, 2012

Charles "CJ" Wentz, 74 of Kanawha City passed away Friday October 12, 2012 at his residence. CJ was born September 26, 1938 in Putney to the late Charles "Dick" and Edith Holstine Wentz. He was employed by Purity Maid Bakery and was an avid golfer and most recently worked at Edgewood Golf Course. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Belcher Wentz; son,...
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Darlene Fitzgerald

June 22, 1936 - October 7, 2012

Darlene Fitzgerald, 76, of Charleston, formerly of Citrus County, Florida, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2012, at Heartland of Charleston. She was born on June 22, 1936, in Cherokee, Oklahoma and was a daughter of the late Claud and Lillian Garrison McDonald. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Fitzgerald; and brother, Gary McDonald. Darlene...
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Janet Lee Bowles

October 29, 1940 - October 7, 2012

Janet Lee Bowles, 71, of Charleston, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2012, at her home. She was born in Ripley on October 29, 1940, and was a daughter of the late James Orville and Hazel Raines Rhodes. Janet was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marsha Crowder; and a great-grandson, Josh Davis of Virginia. Janet babysat for many years in her home; enjoyed baking cakes for birthdays...
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Wilma Ferrell Galati Ryan

May 21, 1927 - October 1, 2012

Wilma Ferrell Galati Ryan, passed over to join her Lord Monday, October 1, 2012. She was born May 21, 1927, on Campbell's Creek WV to Roy and Bethel (Wentz) Ferrell who preceded her in death and she was also preceded in death with a Sister Genevive, husband's Steve F. Galati and Ralph Ryan. Wilma is survived by son Joseph (Toni) Galati of Hot Springs, Arkansas; daughter Judith (Bill)...
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Frank Wesley Pisegna II

March 15, 1962 - September 22, 2012

Frank Wesley Pisegna II, 50, of Malden passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012. Frank was born in Beckley on March 15, 1962, to the late Frank W. and Janetta Cole Pisegna. He was a former employee at Broughton Dairy and a Marine veteran. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was affiliated with the Brothers of the Wheel. He is survived by his son, Frank Wesley Pisegna III of Mt. Orab,...
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Emma Marilee Gay Proctor

May 17, 1922 - September 21, 2012

Surrounded by her loving family, Emma Marilee Gay Proctor said goodbye to this world and began her new life, where her mansion awaited her and where she would walk the streets of gold, beginning on September 21, 2012. Marilee entered this world on May 17, 1922, to Nathan and Grace (Lowe) Gay. She graduated from Charleston High School, where she played the violin in the school's orchestra. ...
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Ray E. Baker

May 21, 1914 - September 21, 2012

The Rev. Ray E. Baker, 98. The Lord called home a mighty warrior on September 21, 2012, in Charleston, West Virginia. Ray served the Lord as a Baptist minister for more than 60 years. He was a powerful preacher whose sermons, with the conviction of the Holy Spirit, led hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people to the Lord. During the late 40's and early 50's, in addition to working his full...
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James William Blaylock, Sr.

August 31, 1929 - September 20, 2012

James William Blaylock Sr., 83, of Campbells Creek, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Hubbard Hospice House. He was born in Clifty, Tennessee, on August 31, 1929, and was the son of the late Charles and Emma Higdon Blaylock. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Blaylock; and sisters, Marie Lewis and Burl Mynes. James was retired from...
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Frank Allen Hopson III

August 7, 1984 - September 20, 2012

Frank Allen Hopson III, 28, of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He was born in Charleston on August 7, 1984, and was a graduate of Capital High School. Frank is survived by his parents, Frank Allen Hopson II and Brenda Collins Hopson; son, Diezel Hopson of Nitro; sisters, Tabatha Peyton of Charleston and Gabrielle Weimer of Dunbar; nieces,...
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Margaret "Suge" Burdette O'Dell

March 3, 1923 - September 19, 2012

Margaret "Suge" O'Dell, 89, of Beckley, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Jackie Withrow Hospital, Beckley. She was born in Whittaker on March 3, 1923, and was a daughter of the late James and Bertha Carrow Burdette. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William O'Dell; and four brothers and two sisters. Margaret is survived by son, William...
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Amanda Nicole Bess

February 15, 1981 - September 12, 2012

Amanda Nicole Bess, 31, of Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. She was born in Charleston on February 15, 1981. Amanda is survived by her children, Timmy, Brianna, Kendra and Alma Graves, all at home; father, Kenneth Ray Bess of Ripley; mother, Bonnie Bess of Hurricane; brother, Jeremy Bess of Charleston; companion, Willis McLemore II of Charleston; paternal grandmother...
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Terry Lee Ferrell

September 14, 1955 - September 12, 2012

Terry L. Ferrell, 56, of Sissonville, went home to his Lord and Savior on September 12, 2012, at home with his loving father, stepmother, close friend, Debby Beckner, and Michelle and Taryn Hardwick, at his side after a battle with a heart attack and stroke. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Ferrell. Terry was a great hunter and fisherman. He was retired from Kanawha County...
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William Thomas "Bill" Snodgrass

November 20, 1944 - September 10, 2012

William Thomas "Bill" Snodgrass, 67, of Eskdale, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012, at his home. He was born in Charleston on November 20, 1944, and was a son of the late William and Juanita Brace Snodgrass. He was retired from the Marmet Locks as a shift leader and was a member of UMWA and American Federation of Government Employees and a Air Force veteran . Bill loved camping and...
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Beth Lucille Roberts

August 28, 1967 - August 29, 2012

Beth Lucille Roberts, 45 passed away at her home after a long illness. Beth was preceded in death by her parents James H. "Sonny" "Chico" Roberts Jr. and Theda June Roberts of Campbells Creek. She was born in Charleston, WV on August 28, 1967. She attended Elk Valley Christian School and graduated as valedictorian from Fair haven Christian School in 1985. She held several positions at...
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James William Hughes

January 9, 1966 - August 29, 2012

James William Hughes, 46, of Charleston passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. He was born in Charleston on January 9, 1966, and was the son of the late Willie and Judy Hughes. James is survived by his sisters, Sharon (Alan) West of Hernshaw, Martha (Jeff) Cline of York, South Carolina, and Tresa Pullen of Winifrede; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held 1...
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Alma Joyce Stowers

May 8, 1933 - August 19, 2012

Alma Joyce Stowers (79) passed away on August 19, 2012. She was born on May 8, 1933, the daughter of Alonzo and Tona Estep. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Rexal L. Stowers; her daughter, Marlyn Gail Stowers; her brother, James Estep; and her sister, Margie Estep. She is survived by her sister, Ruby Jackson Murphy; her children, Rexal L. Stowers Jr. and his wife, Sharon,...
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Caroline Sue Hunter

January 1, 1943 - August 8, 2012

Caroline Sue Hunter of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Charleston, passed away August 8, 2012. She was born January 1, 1943, in Charleston. She was predeceased by her parents, Bob and Hazel Wright; and brother, John Wright. She is survived by her husband, Ted Hunter; son, Tab (Avalyn) Hunter; daughters, Tammy (Scott) Allen and Leslea (Billy) Russey; grandchildren, Michelle (Jason)...
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Phyllis Elizabeth "Toots" Bostic

August 8, 1935 - August 6, 2012

Phyllis Elizabeth "Toots" Bostic, 76, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 6, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House. Toots was born on August 8, 1935, in Hizer Creek, and was a daughter of the late Sherman and Phyllis Leach Moles. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Patty Lawson and Alice Page; and nephew, Robbie Eads. She was retired from State of West Virginia...
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Virginia Margaret Fox

January 28, 1924 - August 2, 2012

Virginia Margaret Fox, 88 of Malden passed away Thursday August 2, 2012 at CAMC General Hospital. Virginia was born in Charleston on January 28, 1924 to the late Hansford & Hattie Hopkins Arthur. She was a member of the Georges Creek Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Ladies Fellowship Class. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Malden Volunteer...
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Steve Edward Jordan

February 12, 1966 - August 2, 2012

Steve Edward Jordan, 46, of Campbells Creek, passed away suddenly at home, Thursday, August 2, 2012. Steve was employed as a security guard with Charleston Job Corps and was previously employed with K9 Security and Protection Services, Hickory, North Carolina. He was a 1985 graduate of DuPont High School. Steve had a kind, loving spirit who enjoyed fishing, sports, target shooting and was...
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Mary Margaret "Peggy" Smith

November 17, 1944 - July 30, 2012

Mary M. "Peggy" Smith, 67, of Charleston, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 30, 2012, at her home. Peggy was born on November 17, 1944, in Laing and was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County. She was the daughter of the late Charles P. McPhail, born Glasgow, Scotland and Agnes Ferguson McPhail, born Edinburgh, Scotland. She was a 1962 graduate of East Bank High School and retired...
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