Gary Russell Shafer
Sep 21, 2019
Gary "Bigfoot" Shafer, 75, of Charleston, rode into heaven, September 21, 2019. He was a graduate of Charleston High School, lifelong resident of Kanawha County, and a US Army veteran. He was a retired roofer and sheet metal worker from Kanawha County Schools. A lifetime member of Harley Owners Group and a proud member of the NRA. Gary enjoyed riding...
Bruce "Randy" Carte
Sep 19, 2019
Bruce "Randy" Carte, 64 of Nitro passed away September 19, 2019 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Preceding him in death were his parents, Donald and Lydia Mae Carpenter Carte. Survivors include his brothers, Donald Carte of Nitro and James Ronald Carte; sisters, Linda Crist of Myrtle Beach, SC and Ruth Cain of Charleston. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews who...
Chester David Carney, Jr.
Sep 15, 2019
Chester "David" Carney, Jr., 63, of Charleston, passed away, September 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. David and Dorothy J. Carney, and sister, Dawn Renee Wellman. He was owner and operator of the Village Cafe, Sissonville. Surviving are; wife, Kathy; son, David (Sande); brothers, Dennis and Richard Carney; grandchildren, Devin and Sierra Carney; one brand...
Malakee (Husson) Abodeely
Sep 14, 2019
MALAKEE (HUSSON) ABODEELY, 96, of San Francisco, California and previously Charleston, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at her home in San Francisco after a long illness. She was the 13th child born to Very Rev Fr. George and Kh. Ghantousse Husson of Aita al-Foukhar, Lebanon. Her father was an Orthodox priest. Malakee came to the United States...
Jo Ann Wilkinson Melton Petry
Sep 13, 2019
Jesus called Jo Ann Petry to join him in Heaven after a lengthy fight with dementia and its complications on Friday, September 13, 2019. She was born to Walter and Ruby Gladys Pritt Wilkinson on October 18, 1932. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Howard "Frank" Melton, infant son, Edward Lee Melton, sisters,...
Sue Fisher
Sep 11, 2019
Sue Fisher, 68, of Charleston passed away September 11, 2019. She was a Nursing Assistant in the Kanawha Valley for many years and was a member of Keystone Apostolic Church. Preceding her in death were her brother, James Dunbar; son, Chris Fisher and granddaughter, Ashley Fisher. Survivors include her husband, Charles D. Fisher, Sr.; children, Chuck Fisher and wife Diana,...
William "Ivan" Bailey
Sep 8, 2019
William "Ivan" Bailey, 85, of Charleston passed away September 8, 2019. Preceding him in death were his wife, Tiny Bailey and son, Dave Bailey. Survivors include his daughter Donna Miller; grandsons, Brandon Pritt and wife Sandra and Tyson Pritt; brothers, Ralph and Dale Bailey. His wishes were to be cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The...
Edmond Arnold Burdette
Sep 5, 2019
Edmond A. Burdette, 88, of Sissonville, went home to be with the Lord, and Mom, Thursday, September 4, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice House, surrounded by family and friends. He retired from General Corporation with 53 years of service, was a member of Silas Gospel Tabernacle, and enjoyed farming and raising cattle. He started buckeyes from seed and transplanted them. Edmond,...
Michael Ray Ervin
Sep 3, 2019
Michael R. Ervin Michael R. Ervin, 60 of Dunbar, WV passed away September 3, 2019 after a long illness. Surviving him are his mother Irene; brothers Bob of Buford, GA, John of Charleston; sister Karen Thomas of Ravenswood. Preceding him in dearth is his father Stanley Ervin; grandparents Oscar ans Sadie Cavender; Frankie Baldwin. Mike enjoyed hunting, golfing and watching...
Mary Helen Westfall
Sep 1, 2019
Mary Helen Jenkins Westfall Mary Helen Jenkins Westfall, 84, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Nettie Jenkins, and two brothers. Mary, enjoyed gardening and sewing, and attended Brown United Methodist Church. She is survived by husband of 65 years, Jim R. Westfall; and...