Jim Meadows

Jun 6, 2016

Jim Meadows 85 of Charleston passed away June 6, 2016 at his home. Jim was a Navy Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict; retired from Union Carbide South Charleston and was a member of Charleston Mountain Mission and had attended Dunbar Mountain Mission. Preceding him in death were his parents, James Ira and Laura Ferrell Meadows; wife, Mary Meadows;...

Edward V. Snead

Jun 2, 2016

Edward V. Snead, 83, of Campbells Creek, Charleston, went home to his Father's house on June 2, 2016. He knows you will mourn but don't be sad for him. He will have no more pain or suffering. He is in his Father's house will all of his loved ones who went on before him. Remember him with love and happiness...

Helena E. "Betty" Hissom

May 20, 2016

Helena E. "Betty" Hissom, 92, of Charleston, passed away May 20, 2016 at Teays Valley Center. Betty was a Christian and member of Northside Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Clara (Helms) Taylor. Survivors include her loving daughter, Paula Silverman-Smith and husband, Mike of Hurricane; son, Stephen Hissom and wife, Susie of...

Helen Lee Thaxton

May 13, 2016

Helen Lee Thaxton of Sissonville, wife of the late Leonard Thaxton, was born into this world on April 25, 1917 to parents William Carpenter and Macel Stonestreet Carpenter. Her spirit departed this world on Friday May 13, 2016, after living here over 99 years, to return to our Heavenly Father, and to be with our Lord and our Savior Jesus...

Norman Ray Walker

Apr 30, 2016

Norman Ray Walker, 79, formerly of Sissonville entered heaven on Saturday April 30, 2016, to be with our Lord. The son of Howard and Ernie Walker of Tuppers Creek. He was a devout Christian, Trustee and member of Allens Fork Community Church. Norman was preceded in death by his loving wife, Norma Jean. Survivors include his three daughters and two...

William Jordan Campbell

Apr 26, 2016

William Jordan Campbell 82 of Charleston passed away April 26, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House West. He was always in management and was the former manager of White Tire Company, Charleston and member of Charleston Mountain Mission. Mr. Campbell was a US Navy Veteran having served aboard The Missouri; also served in the WV Army Reserves; and enjoyed conversation especially...

Billie Marie Young

Apr 24, 2016

Billie Marie Staats Young, 83, of Charleston went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 24, 2016. She was born in Ripley and grew up in Charleston, attending West Side schools. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1950 and graduated Charleston Business College. Billie was executive secretary for the law firm of Woodroe, Kizer...

Jake Vassel

Apr 24, 2016

Jake Vassel, Jr. 92 of Charleston passed away April 24, 2016 at his home. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, member of the American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 8129. Jake was a Chemical Operator for Allied Chemicals and a retired U.S. Mining Inspector. Preceding him in death were his parents, Jake Vassel, Sr. and Minnie Green Vassel. Survivors...

Kenneth Leroy Smith

Apr 23, 2016

Kenneth Leroy "Hank" Smith, 85, of Charleston, was called home to the Lord on April 23, 2016 at Eastbrook Nursing Home. Mr. Smith was a veteran serving in the US Army. He was a retired welder for the WV Department of Highways and attended Bible Baptist Church, Sissonville, when he was able to. Hank loved to fish and camp. He...

Emery Derwood Harriston

Apr 23, 2016

Emery D. Harriston, 92, of Charleston, passed away on April 23, 2016 at Quarry Manor. Mr. Harriston was a veteran of the US Navy serving in the Philippine Liberation during WWII. He also attended First Baptist Church, was a graduate of West Virginia State University and was a past member of the Washington Lodge #4 F&AM of Prince Hall Jurisdiction....