90, being conformed to the likeness of Christ has completed her journey to perfection and joined her Lord and Savior in eternal rest on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Mom was born in Morgantown, WV on March 20, 1930, the second daughter of the late Harry B. and Georgia Hiawatha Riffle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Sam, and sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Bob Gower. Marilyn grew up in the Village of New Geneva, Pennsylvania and attended Indiana State College in Indiana, PA. It was after transferring to West Virginia University to become a dietician, that she met the love of her life, Sam Arose. They married on September 12, 1953 and...

80, of Sissonville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House, West, South Charleston, WV. He was born on January 31, 1941. Paul was preceded in death by his father, Paul F. James, Sr., and sister, Joyce Pennington. Paul was a merchandiser for several retail store. He was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church and served in the US Navy. Surviving are his loving wife of 53 years, Judy Ann James; sons, Kenneth Michael James, David Allen James and John Wesley James; mother, Sylvia James and grandson, Ricky Paul James. Private graveside service will be held at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans with Pastor Jeff Keiffer officiating. You may visit...

78, of St. Albans, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at CAMC Teays Valley. He was born in St. Albans, to the late Thornt and Ella Myrtle Lovejoy Adkins. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Juanita Adkins Carroll; brother, Ernest Dean Adkins; grandson, Caleb Lee Harley Adkins; and great-granddaughter, Riley LeRae Johnson. He was employed by the City of South Charleston, the City of St. Albans and American Viscose Corporation. He was a lifelong resident of St. Albans. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Billy C. Adkins Jr. (Angie) of Milton, Bobby Adkins (Rachel)of St. Albans, Sandra Call (Jeremy Garrett) of St. Albans, Billie Jo Adkins (Chris King) of St. Albans...

74, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston after a courageous battle with cancer over the last 7 years. He was born June 10, 1946 in Charleston to the late Shirley Neil and Mary Lee Lowry Spradling. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Susan Spradling. Ron was retired President of Rover Construction Company, St. Albans. He was past president of the Contractors Association of West Virginia and the West Virginia Utility Contractors Association. He was past deacon, elder and trustee of Riverlawn Presbyterian Church, St. Albans. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and attended West...

U.S. Army, Retired, 72, of Clendenin passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston, WV. He was born in Charleston to the late Raymond Leslie and Vera Beatrice Harrah McBride. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Darrell McBride. Frank was retired from the U S Army, Special Forces with 20 years of service having served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Keystone Apostolic Church, Charleston. Left to cherish his memories are his children, Misty McBride Young (Christopher) of Monroe, GA., Christy McBride Cox (Mercer) of Madison, GA., Paul McBride (Paula) and Jason Frank McBride (Jennifer) both of Winder, GA., brother, Raymond McBride of...

89, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born in Charleston to the late Jacob and Pearl Campbell McBride. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jenny Wattach, Billie Patterson and Lucy Palmer. Millie was retired from the Kanawha County Board of Education with over 37 years of service. She was a member of the Southeast Church of the Nazarene, Charleston and was a graduate of Charleston High School, class of 1951. Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 70 years, Lufawn Slider; daughter, Diana Warner of Pinch; son, Michael L. Slider (Na) of Charleston; sister, Deniese McBride of...

99, of St. Albans, passed away at home on February 4, 2021. He was born November 29, 1921 in Skyles, WV to the late Ferrell and Dorcas Dean. He is also preceded in death by his wife Jeannie Eileen Dean; two brothers and a sister. John served his country in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He worked for many years as an air mail clerk for the United States Postal Service. He loved to read, travel and spend time with family and friends. John is survived by his children, John Dean of St. Albans, Linda Summerlin of St. Albans and Michael Dean (Cherie) of Rock Hill, SC; brother Ernest Lee Dean (Marilyn) of Quicksburg, VA; Grandchildren, Shelly, Michael, Sarah, David, Billy and Mark; 6...

96, of St. Albans passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born September 19, 1924 in Raymond City to the late Samuel and Edith Harrison. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mildred Irene Harrison; daughter Dottie Helen Harrison; sisters, Thelma Davis and Liddy Bragg; brothers Wilmer Harrison and Calvin Harrison; and great-great grandson, Blake Alexander Burdette. John was a proud US Army Veteran who served in Italy, earning a Purple Heart. He was a mechanic at various dealerships around the area, ending up retiring at Courts Motors in Hurricane. He is survived by his son, John A. Harrison Jr. of St. Albans; 4 grandchildren, James David Wilson of...

93, of St.Albans, WV and Port Saint John, Fl. - was born in United, West Virginia, April 21 1927 and passed away Jan. 31, 2021. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Ethel Rose of United and St. Albans, WV; sisters Mary Margaret (Henry) Peak of Kayford and Hurricane, WV; Helen (Max) Eisenberg of Pearl River, NY; brothers , I.J. Jr. of Nitro, WV and Titusville, Fl.; Perry (Eris) of Chesapeake, WV and Hurricane, WV; C.K. (Sandy) of Dawes, WV and Titusville, FL. Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Kirk Rose, by brothers Lee (Pat) and James Rose of St. Albans, WV, Robert "Bob" Rose of Cocoa Beach Fl. and sister Suzanna Hensley of Leesburg, Fl., Frankie Rose of...

87 of Hurricane, WV died January 25, 2021 at his home in Hurricane, WV of natural causes. Mr. Tabor was born in Charleston, WV, August 2, 1933 as the only child of the late Edwin W. Tabor and Gwelda Mallory Tabor of Charleston, WV. He married Marjorie Y. Miller of Belpre, OH, November 28, 1954, who preceded him in death in 2002. In April of 2004, Tom happily married a high school classmate, Barbara Currey Fisher, and moved to Hurricane, WV. Mr. Tabor is survived by his loving wife, Barbara (Bobbie). He is also survived by his beloved children: son, Randall A. (Vicki) of Powder Springs, GA, and daughters, Lisa M. Tabor of Woodstock , GA, Vicki J. Zahand (Abe) of Houston, TX, and Cynthia T....

71, of South Charleston, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born in Ronceverte to the late Frank Marvin Massie Sr. and Nellie Francis Brown Massie. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Robin Kaye Massie Hughes, and his brothers, Milton Denver Massie and Craig Anthony Massie. Gordon was the owner, operator, and tireless groundskeeper of Massie Mini Storage, Buffalo, where he was known to so many as simply "Mr. Massie." He attended St. Paul United Methodist Church, South Charleston, and was a graduate of Greenbrier East High School, Class of 1969. He was a former member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132 and was a member of the Kanawha County...

Harriette Catherine Freeman, Cathy, to many friends, or Cat to family went to be with her Savior on January 20, 2021 in Fairfield, TX. She was born December 24, 1934 in St. Albans, WV to Clifford R. Henson and Harriette Good Henson, as one of eight children, including Margaret (Peggy) Sweet of St. Albans, WV, William (Bud) C. Henson (Diane) of Alexandria, VA; Dr. Samuel L. Henson (Joan) of Hurricane, WV; Jacqueline Barker (Alben) of Portsmouth, OH, James (Steve) Henson (Sally) of Belpre, OH; Larry S. Henson (Trina) of Hurricane, WV; and Jerry W. Henson of St. Albans, WV. Cathy is preceded in death by her father, Clifford Henson and mother, Harriette Henson, sister, Margaret (Peggy) Sweet,...

79, of St. Albans passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 16, 2021 surrounded by his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Georgia and Fred Trent; sisters, Linda Gay Brown and Phyllis Jean Wood. Jeff was a proud US Marine who served in the Vietnam War. He went on to work at the Kennedy Space Center and later retired from Bayer Corporation. Jeff was a committed husband, father and loving grandfather. He was a devoted friend to many and his family meant the world to him. Jeff had a great love of hunting, fishing, golf and being in the outdoors. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Priscilla (Kay) Trent. He is lovingly remembered by his son, Jeff...

64, of Charleston, gained her angel wings on January 15th, 2021. She passed peacefully with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. Linda was the daughter of the late Orville Jones and Deloris Meddings Jones. Linda was also preceded in death by her siblings Brenda, Dennis, and Toney, and beloved niece Melanie Gill. Linda is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Jay) Young-Epperly, granddaughters, Baleigh Epperly and Abi Taylor, nephew like a son, Keith Paul, brothers, Ricky(Becky)Jones, David Phelps, along with many beloved family and friends. Linda spent her last years with her kitty named Baby, who meant the world to her. She was a woman with a heart bigger than most. Throughout her...

89, of Hurricane, formerly of St. Albans, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was born on October 22, 1931, in Mason County to the late Ezra and Annie Bays. She is also preceded in death by her first husband Charles Whittington and late husband, William Trent; grandsons, Jody Whittington and Brady Robinson; 2 brothers and 5 sisters. She retired from the Kanawha County Board of Education after serving many years at Anne Bailey Elementary School. She was a 43 year member of Scott Depot Bible Church. Allie is survived by her children, Charles Whittington (Suzy) of St. Albans, Ronald Whittington (Debbie) of Ivanhoe, NC, Edward Whittington (Tina) of Scott Depot and Rita Woodall of...

86, of Wharton went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Hillcrest Health Care Center, Danville. She was born in Bim, WV to the late Hobert and Enola Green. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonzo Adkins; daughter, Rhonda Adkins and sister, Louella Lowe. Georgia was a homemaker and loved to play Bingo with her family and friends. Her family would like to express what a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister that Georgia has been through the years. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rebecca Whittington, Colleen Pugh and Lana Workman (Ernie); sons, Johnny Adkins and Jeff Adkins (Patti); sisters, Winoma McNeely and Linda Johnson; brothers,...

of Poca, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Teays Valley Center, Hurricane. Born June 23, 1937 in Lynwood, Virginia, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Sally Morris. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eileen Kite, brother, Nelson Morris and sister Novella Kite. He retired from Painter's Local 970 with over 20 years of service. Garland was a member of Gateway Christian Church in St. Albans, WV. "Curley" enjoyed wood working in his spare time and enjoyed attending arts & craft festivals throughout the area. There was nothing he couldn't fix. Garland never met a stranger and was always willing to help others. He loved to tell jokes. His laugh will greatly...

passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was born August 3, 1955 to Gene and Phyllis (Trigg) Kennedy. In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by Estrial (Stump) Kennedy, her step-mother. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 35 years, Leonard F. Thompson Jr.; daughter, Valerie (Chuck) Jeffries Bartlett; step daughter, Sarah Thompson (Jon) Halstead; son, Patrick (Paige) Thompson; and four beloved grandchildren, Kate, Vivi, Maddie, and Mason. Surviving brothers include, Tom (Cheryl) Kennedy, Steve (Christy) Kennedy and Mike Kennedy; sisters, Barbara Lutes and Janet (Jeff) Baise. Vicki will be sorely missed by many aunts, uncle, cousins, nieces and...

of St. Albans, born June 4, 1952, left this world on January 6, 2021. In his passing, he left a mark on the hearts and minds of so many. To all who knew him, Steve was a funny, independent, carefree soul who could be incredibly stubborn, but who loved his family and friends with a genuine passion. Steve leaves behind Pam Pauley, his loving wife of 10 years (20 years together), his sister-in-law, Diana Pauley, who was more of a genuine sister to him, his nephew and partner in crime, Kevin Pauley; great nephew, Cameron, his stepson, Jason Woodyard and his wife Kathleen, step grandchildren, Jake and Kate and his beloved faithful furbabies, Marco and Petie. He is preceded in death by his...

Joan Frances Wysong, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 5 at the home of her son, James Elliott Wysong. Joan was a loving mother and grandmother. She was born to Bernard and Marie Franklin Elliott in Minnesota. Left to cherish her memory, her daughter, Wendy Marie Long and husband Larry; son James Elliott Wysong and wife Agnes; and her pride and joy granddaughter Lindsey Marie Long. Joan was a loving and kind person who worked hard in many endeavors. She began a successful massage therapy practice in 1990 and worked hard to help patients for over 25 years. She became a devoted and longtime Board President of the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensing Board, working tirelessly to...

59, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston after a courageous fight with COVID.. She was born in South Charleston to the late Jaime Clayton and Shirley Sue Shultz Bragg. Annette was retired Vice-President from Sun Trust Bank, Charleston and a member and treasurer of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Tornado. She was also a proud supporter of Animal Rescue. Surviving are her loving husband of 41 years, Rex Burns; sister, Yevone Hudson; Niece, Amy (Matt) Young; Nephew, John (Michelle) Johnson; Great Nephew, Holden Young and Best Friend, Christy Scott. Also surviving are a host of other nieces, Hannah,...