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Local obituaries for the Charleston, WV area

Donna Jean White

Donna Jean White

Jul 20, 2018

Donna Jean White, 65, of Elkview, WV, passed away after a sudden illness.

She was born August 3, 1952, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to the late Phyllis Jean Welcher Perdue Newell and Robert Newell. She was also preceded by a brother, Mike Sater.

Donna Jean is survived by her loving family, daughter; Chariti Moss, grandchildren; Nathan Doughty of Mill Creek, Dustin...

Ayden Michael Cottrell

Ayden Michael Cottrell

Jul 18, 2018

Ayden Michael Cottrell, 5 month infant son, became an angel, on July 18, 2018. He was born on February 7, 2018.

Ayden is survived by his loving mother and family.  Kelly Cottrell, grandparents; Robin Smith and Bo Reese, Tom and Melanie Cottrell, sister; Megan Cottrell, aunts; Maria Danberry, Melissa Cottrell, Martha Mullins uncles; Michael Thrift, David and Shirley Conley, cousins; Christopher...

Minnie Florence Allison Williams

Minnie Florence Allison Williams

Jul 11, 2018

Minnie Florence Allison Williams, 83, of Huntington, formerly of  Charleston, went to the arms of Jesus, on July 11, 2018. She was born on May 7, 1935.  She was met at Heaven's Gate by her son, David Owen Williams, and daughter, Linda Williams Adkins.  Minnie Flo was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School Class of 1953 and attended Marshall...

Edward J. “Eddie” Russell

Edward J. “Eddie” Russell

May 25, 2018

Edward J. “Eddie” Russell, 35 of Charleston, died May 24, 2018, after an unexpected illness.

He was a graduate of Mountain State University.

Eddie is survived by his loving family, mother and father, Lynn S. and Edward G. Russell, sister; Katie Russell, grandmother, Kay Pence, and many other family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May...

Rachel H. White

Rachel H. White

Apr 25, 2018

Rachel H. White, 99, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2018.

She was born September 17, 1918, near Summersville, West Virginia, the daughter of Lee and Ona Herold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick James White Jr, her daughter Barbara Ann Keney, her sisters Helen Barnett and Ruth...

John "Johnny" Barker

John "Johnny" Barker

Apr 17, 2018

John “Johnny” Barker went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 17, 2018.

John lived a great life always striving to help the community and people around him. He was a member of Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, was a member of the Army Reserves for 15 years, retired from WCHS-TV as an engineer after 46 years, and...

Janice Rose Ayres

Janice Rose Ayres

Apr 16, 2018

Janice Rose Ayres 75 of Georges Creek, passed away, on April 16, 2018.

She was born December 4, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Norman and Josephine Compagno Hein. She was also preceded by a daughter, Melissa Townsend.

Janice worked diligently in her church and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her loving family; husband, Howard Ayres, daughter,...

Myrtle Jane Brown

Myrtle Jane Brown

Apr 9, 2018

Myrtle Brown, 77, of Elkview, went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2018. Myrtle was born on June 9, 1940, to the late William and Twisha Hunt of Elkview.Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Roscoe Shaffer and baby boy Hunt; her husband, John Brown; and daughters, Kimberly Black and Pamela (Bob) Fridley.She was a barber...

Donald S. Garvin

Donald S. Garvin

Mar 29, 2018

Donald S. GarvinApril 24, 1947-March 29, 2018Don was the son of Donald S. Garvin Sr. and June M. Garvin and passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Brookdale Charleston Gardens in Charleston. A service of remembrance will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Riggleman Hall, University of Charleston, at 11 a.m.Don was preceded in death by his mother...

Charles Daniel "Gilly" Sloan

Charles Daniel "Gilly" Sloan

Feb 10, 2018

Charles Daniel "Gilly" Sloan, 58, of Charleston, passed away, on February 10, 2018, surrounded by family and friends.

Danny was born in Charleston on October 10, 1959, to the late Charles and Katherine Sloan.

He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School "Class of 1978" and was currently employed by Goodwill Industries and the Fraternal Order of Eagles as a custodian. He previously...

William W. "Bill" Mullins, Jr.

William W. "Bill" Mullins, Jr.

Jan 24, 2018

William W. “Bill” Mullins, 63, of Charleston, passed away, on January 24, 2018, his birthday.

He was born January 24, 1955, in Kanawha Co., the late William W. and Harriet I. Jones Mullins, Sr.

In addition to his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by brothers: Ricky and Kevin Mullins, sisters: Susie Mullins, and Edna Bronaugh, and brother: Jimmy Mullins.

Bill was...

Charles Edward "Chuck" Coulter

Charles Edward "Chuck" Coulter

Jan 23, 2018

Charles Edward “Chuck” Coulter, 72, of Charleston, entered into rest on January 23, 2018.

First and foremost he loved God and country.

He was born February 26, 1945, in Kanawha Co., to the late Joseph Edward and Mary Helen Taylor Coulter Wolfe.

In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his loving Daughter, Dara Coulter, sister; June Jones, brothers; Larry...

Russell Smith

Russell Smith

Dec 29, 2017

Russell Smith, 89, of Elkview, passed away on December 29, 2017, after a short illness.

He was born on January 8, 1928, to the late John and Tressie Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife; Velva Maxine Smith, and brothers; Raymond Smith and Hershel Smith.

Russell is survived by his loving family; step-sons; Larry W. (Lois)  Abshire and John...

Randall "Randy" Lee Williams

Randall "Randy" Lee Williams

Dec 20, 2017

Randall Lee "Randy" Williams, 57, of South Charleston, passed away, on December 20, 2017, at home after a long illness.

He was born November 6, 1960, in South Charleston to the late Robert H. and Prairie VanWey Williams. A sister, Cheri Lowry also preceded him in death.

He was a graduate of South Charleston High School Class of 1978 and a U.S....

Shirley R. "Tootie" Bailey

Shirley R. "Tootie" Bailey

Dec 14, 2017

Mrs. Shirley R. “Tootie” Bailey, 71, passed away on December 14, 2017, at her home in Little River, SC. Shewas born on March 5, 1946, in Charleston, WV, and was the daughter of the late Arl and Violet Cavender.She was also preceded in death by sisters, Kay Frances Cavender and Joyce Foster.  Tootie and Roy made their home in Charleston,...

David Lee Cavender

David Lee Cavender

Nov 23, 2017

David Lee Cavender, 58, of Charleston, passed away, on Thursday, November 23, 2017, surrounded by his family.He was born December 2, 1958, in Charleston, to the late William Denver and Almeda Marie Jones Cavender. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby R., and a brother, Donnie Cavender.David was a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School, Class of...

Nelson Eugene "Gene" Sneed

Nelson Eugene "Gene" Sneed

Nov 17, 2017

Nelson Eugene "Gene" Sneed, 72, of Charleston, died Friday, November 17, 2017. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, at Elk Funeral Home, Charleston. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. The complete obituary may be read at elkfuneralhome.com. Elk Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sneed family. A complete...

Mary Ann Scarberry Simmons

Mary Ann Scarberry Simmons

Nov 15, 2017

Mary Ann Scarberry Simmons, 62, of Charleston, WV passed away on November 15, 2017. She was born October 31, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carl Edward and Mary Louisa Harless Scarberry.  She was also preceded in death by a son, James Allen Vance, and three brothers, Roger, Carl, and Dennis Scarberry. She is survived by her...

Linda Lou Carpenter

Linda Lou Carpenter

Oct 24, 2017

Linda L. Stutler Carpenter, 74, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, with her family by her side.She was preceded in death by her parents, George G. and Bernice A. Stutler; husband, Jack L. Carpenter; daughters, Jackie and Jaqulin Carpenter, Bobbi J. Carpenter Evans; brothers, George O. Stutler, Virgil Eugene "Gene" Stutler; and...

Stephen Douglas Shattuck

Stephen Douglas Shattuck

Sep 21, 2017

Stephen Douglas Shattuck, 69, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Glenville, passed away, on September 21, 2017, after a long illness.

He was born December 26, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Kenneth Douglas and Mary Bleeker Shattuck.

He was a retired chef from Dining Services at Glenville State College and formerly was a chef at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in...

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