Cooke Funeral Home, Nitro

Judith A. Sutherland, 86, of Nitro, WV passed away June 13, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Judith was born July 18, 1934 in Tad, WV to the late Lewis A. and Louise A. Foyer Underwood. Judith was a homemaker, loved her Mountaineers, churches, enjoyed camping, doing puzzles, artwork, playing with her grandkids and looked forward to the annual WVU Baptist student reunions which she considered her extended family. Judith is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years Pastor Clifford H Sutherland, sons Clifford (Patricia) of Morgantown and Paul Sutherland of Charleston, one sister Peggy Sowards of Nitro, brother and sister in laws Richard Sutherland of Martinsburg, Cindy Sacher of...

Elaine "Hope" Coleman, age 78, passed away peacefully November 30th, 2019. She was born March 15th, 1941 in Nitro, West Virginia, raised in Winfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, Estil and Nellie McCallister and her Brother Keith McCallister. Hope graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor's degree in Sociology to pursue the profession of social work. Applying the values instilled by her remarkable parents, she desired to improve the lives of those around her and impact the communities they lived in. Some of the places her profession took her included working with Former Senator Jay Rockefeller with Action for Appalachian Youth, Catholic Charities, Fairmont OIC, and...

Delma L. (nee Dailey) Stull passed peacefully surrounded by family on November 30th, 2019 at age 78. She now resides in her heavenly home with Jesus Delma was born to Leonard and Delitha McCallister on September 9, 1941 in Charleston, WVa. In addition to a dedicated and loving mother, Delma also loved gardening. She enjoyed watching the birds and butterflies that surrounded her flowers. Her children and grandchildren remember her for her amazing cooking and sense of fashion. In her last days she remained comical and caring to those around her. Delma joins her spouse, Thomas Stull, her parents Leonard and Delitha McCallister, brother Wayne McCallister, brother Phillip McCallister and...

Donald Ray Gillispie 80, of St. Albans WV formerly of Hurricane WV. Went home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 24, 2019. He was proceeded in death by his parents Raymond and Essie Gillispie and brother Ralph Gillispie. Donald is survived by his wife of 54 years, Wanda Sue Gillispie. His loving children Theresa (Ed) Tolley, Tammy (Brad) Tyler and Aaron (Amy) Gillispie. Also grandchildren Chris McCallister, Tyler Tolley, Rachel Torman, Emily Tyler, Colton Gillispie and two great grandsons. Also by his sister Myrtle Loudermilk, twin brother David Gillispie and many other loving family members. A Celebration of Donald's life will be held at 12:00 pm Wednesday November 27, 2019 at...

Larry E. Angel, 78, of Nitro West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on November, 8th2019; at home, surrounded by his family. Larry was born September 15th, 1941. He was a 20-year Veteran of the United States Army. After his retirement he worked at Union Carbide until his final retirement. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather; who cared faithfully for his family. He was a Christian and attended St. Albans Church of the Nazarene. He loved to camp and fish with his wonderful dear friends. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Don and Elberta Angel. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy of Nitro, son Robert Angel of Nitro, daughter Rebecca...

Bob was born to John William Evans and Clara Glasgow Evans on September 22, 1926 in Shadyside, Ohio. He died on November 4, 2019 at the Hubbard Hospice House West. He was preceded in death by both parents and his brothers Charles Evans and Dale Donkin. Mr. Evans graduated from Follansbee High School and attended Fairmont College. He served in the US Army Infantry in the South Pacific and Caribbean Operations during WWII and served in the US Air Force. A former employee of Weirton Steel Company, Weirton, WV, he relocated to Charleston, WV, where he worked as a District Sales Manager for Erie Insurance Company. John was a member of Masonic Lodge #126 AF & AM, in Clendenin, the Scottish...

Lloyd J. Bailey, 80, of South Charleston passed away on Monday October 28, 2019 after a long illness. He worked at General Motors in Mansfield, OH and Viscose Fiber in Nitro, a member of the St. Albans Moose Lodge, a lifetime member and President of the VAA Camping Club. Lloyd was a US Air Force veteran and a member of the Disabled Veterans of America. He was very loved by all his family and friends. Lloyd was saved and is now rejoicing in Heaven. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents Bassel and Iva Bailey, brother James Phillips, sister Wilma Pauley, and brothers Ron and Donald Vaughn He is survived by his daughter Tracy Bailey, son David...

Cecil E. "Cooney" Gibson, Jr, 76 of Poca went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Cooney was born and raised in Bancroft Church of God Mission, founded by his Grandfather R. L. Gibson, and for over 70 years was a faithful servant of the Lord. He was a retiree of John Amos Power Plant. He was a member of Nitro Masonic Lodge #170 AF & AM. He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Cecil E. Gibson, Sr. and Norma "Sunny" Gibson and sister Linda Fern Davis Casto. Cooney is survived by his wife of 56 years Sharon Theresa Hackett Gibson; daughter, Paula Wandling of Creedmoor, NC; son, Cecil Gibson, III and wife Tracy of Hamersville, OH; Grandchildren, Daniel Wandling,...

Maxine Elizabeth Gillispie, 84, of Nitro, formerly of Poca, went to be with the Lord on Thursday October 24, 2019. Maxine graduated from Poca High School in 1953 and retired after 22 years from Norandex. She was preceded in death by her parents Hobert and Naomi Bailey, siblings Otis Bailey, Betty Miller, and Lorene Goughenour. She was also preceded in death by her beloved son Doug. She is survived by her husband of 64 years John "Bobby", sister Jo Ann Muck of Poca, son Steve (Barb) of Lexington, KY, daughter-in-law Pattie of Lawrenceville, GA, and daughter Lisa Wiggins (Joe McCune) of Red House. She also leaves behind her 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A celebration of...

Paul Janney, 91 of Nitro, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House West. He was a Bronze Star recipient and had received numerous other decorations, retiring as a Master Sergeant with 28 years of service from the US Army, after retiring he worked at Fort Lee Army Base in Hopewell, Virginia for several years and finally moved back to Nitro. Paul was preceded in death by his wife Gay K. Janney, his parents John H. Janey, Sr. and Mary Z. Hubbard Janey, brothers Homer, Howard, Harry, and John, Jr., sisters Edna Smith, Thelma Harrison. He is survived by Stepchildren Fay Wells (Herman), Frank R. Kingery (Beth), Barbara Wallace (Macey) and...

Joseph "Paul" Payne, 61, of Nitro, WV passed away suddenly on October 13, 2019 while he was in the outdoors enjoying God's creation, doing what he loved. Paul was baptized, along with his brother Bruce, in 197???1 and shared his love of God & Country whenever he got a chance. Paul is preceded in death by his father Robert M. Payne Sr. He is survived by his wife Jackie Gullion Payne of Nitro, his mother Ruth Martin Payne of Nitro, his brothers Robert Payne Jr. of Nitro, Bruce Payne (Candy) of St. Albans; his sisters Cindy (Charlie) Bailey of Nitro, Elizabeth (John) Justice of Poca, and Jennifer Maloney of Charleston. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews that he loved and...

Katherine Faye Lemon, 88, of St. Albans, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston, WV She had worked several years at Van Buren's in Nitro and as a hostess at the Plaza Lounge, Dunbar. Katherine was preceded in death by her parents Carl J. and Eunice Higginbotham, her sister Jean, her brothers Edward and Gerald. She is survived by her children, Jimmy A. Lemon, of Crown Point, IN, Eddie Lemon of Nitro, Kathy Lemon of St. Albans, Jeff Lemon of Hurricane, Kimberling Wandling of Pliny, Todd Lemon of Nitro, Kara Williams of St. Albans, sister Janet Cunningham of Hurricane, brother Junior Higginbotham of Dunbar, and several nieces and...

Janet Lee McDaniel, 82, of Huntington formerly of Nitro, passed away on October 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son John Cook. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Janet is survived by her son Charles Cook (Nina), two grandchildren Brandon Fischbein and C. J. Cook, great-grand-daughter River Fischbein, along with all her loving nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Norway Avenue Church of Christ Activity Building, 1400 Norway Ave, Huntington, WV 25701. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the SPCAI, P.O. Box 8682 New York, NY 10001 or on-line at www.spcai.org Cooke Funeral...

Zeta Young of Scott Depot, WV transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, October 7, 2019 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was 80 years old and a Christian. Though her family will miss her dearly, we are rejoicing that she is now free from this nasty affliction and reunited with our Dad, her parents, siblings, and other family members who have gone on before her in Heaven. She is ready to resume her role as Queen of the Rummikub board in her daily skirmishes with our Dad. Zeta was born January 10, 1939 in Oklahoma City, OK, daughter of the late Burns and Audra Caughell. After graduating from John Marshall High School, Class of '57, she obtained an undergraduate degree...

James Edwin Layton, 85, of Ash, NC died September 28, 2019. Born in Boomer, WV on June 2, 1934, he was a son of the late Michael Layton and Flossie Angel Layton. He was a retired printer for the State of West Virginia and was a veteran of the US Air Force. He held a membership in the Nitro Masonic Lodge #170 AF&AM, the Scottish Rite, Valley of Charleston Consistory, and Beni Kedem Shrine. Surviving are his wife, Betty Clendenin Layton; sons, James L....

Jessica Erin McClanahan, 37, of Poca, passed away on September 24, 2019. Jessica was always open to explore new things and travel to different places. She was a loving mother to her children, Jordyn and Branson. She was a Christian and attended Nitro Church of God. She was preceded in death by her mother Tracy McClanahan-Oliver and her Pa-paw John McClanahan. In addition to her children Jessica is survived by her grandmother Mary Ann Bennett and her father Jeff Oliver. A memorial celebration of Jessica's life will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the Nitro Church of God with Pastor Dave McCormick officiating. The visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with the service...

Mike Beckett 66, of St. Albans passed away September 22, 2019 after a yearlong battle with Glioblastoma. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Helen Beckett of St. Albans. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda Beckett. His daughter Lisa (Brian) Daniel of Charleston. Jenni (Joey) Stephenson of St. Albans. Granddaughters Maddie Daniel, Tayven and Raya Stephenson. Brother Tom (Diane) Beckett of North Carolina. Mike was a former employee of Union Carbide Institute for 20 years. He retired from NGK Sparkplug after 23 years of service. He loved cheering on his granddaughters at their sporting events, especially softball. He coached his daughter at SALL for...

David Lee Allen, Sr., 57, of St. Albans, passed away, Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House West. David was born October 2, 1961 in Charleston to the late Bill and Rebecca Allen. He was a graduate of WVU majoring in finance, an Insurance Consultant serving his clients with various insurance needs. David was an avid WVU sports fan, enjoyed playing golf, loved spending quality time with his sons. He is survived by his sons David Lee Allen, Jr. and Tyler Allen, his brother Thomas Scott Allen, and other relatives and close friends. A Memorial Celebration of David's life will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of St. Albans with Pastor Joel...

William "Fred" McGrew Jr. 69 of Eleanor WV went to be with the Lord and his mother and father on Saturday the 7th day of September after a sudden illness. Fred was preceded in death by his parents Fred McGrew Sr and Betty Meeks-McGrew. He is survived by his wife Donna, his daughters Mandee Skeens of Poca and Shelli (John) Philpott of Winfield, his son Luke (Christy) McGrew of Teays Valley, his grandchildren Bronson Skeens, Rachael Skeens, Braelee Alderman, Allie Alderman, and Jon Alderman. Fred is also survived by his brother Greg (Linda) McGrew of Satellite Beach FL, his sister Connie (Dennie) McGrew of St. Albans, and his brother Bruce (Robin) McGrew of Winfield. Also, his nieces and...

Elizabeth Ann Messenger, 63, of Nitro, passed away at home on September 2, 2019 She was a graduate of St. Albans High School and spent the majority of her life as the primary care giver for her family and being what she liked to refer to herself as the Domestic Goddess of the Home. She was preceded in death less than two years ago by her loving husband of 41 years Edward Messenger and both her Father and Mother, William Sr. and Lola Crouch of St. Albans. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Amy and Steven Polen, granddaughter Gracelyn, sister Cindy Martin of Alabama, brothers, William Crouch, Jr. of Hurricane and Matthew Crouch of St. Albans. Elizabeth's service will be...

GERALD E. (JERRY) GANDEE, 84, of Scott Depot, passed away September 1, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Jerry was born in South Charleston on June 4, 1935, to the late Lester K. and Edna Powers Gandee. He retired from Union Carbide after 33 years and was further employed part-time with Quick Delivery for 11 years. He enjoyed his camp at Dry Fork? Canaan Valley, life-long travels to national and state parks across the country, being the neighborhood mechanic in his younger years, and was an avid fan of television/ radio Sasquatch tales. Along with his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Gandee and sister, Sue Childress; and his dogs, Coco and Abby. He is...