William "Bill" Roger Fields, 72, of Sissonville, WV, passed from this life on February 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Veva Fields and infant brother, Timothy. He is survived by his son, Danny (Teresa) VanBibber; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Janet (Stan) with whom he lived, Patty, Jeannie (Mike), Kay, and Penny (Mike), along with nieces and nephews. Bill was most recently employed at Tudor's in Sissonville. He was loved by many. Funeral Services will be held privately for the family at Cunningham-Parker & Johnson Funeral Home in Charleston, with Pastor Brad Joseph, officiating. He will be laid to rest at Harrison Cemetery in Goldtown. In...

Linda Mae Carter, born April 11, 1944 to the late Virginia Freshour and James W. Slater, passed peacefully at home on February 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Linda, a graduate of St. Albans H.S. pursued her life-long dream of becoming a nurse, graduated as an LPN from Garnett Career Center, and went on to obtain her RN in 1988 from the University of Charleston. She was a highly respected and admired nurse at CAMC for over 35 years and retired twice. She spent her golden years traveling with her family, enjoying her grand and great-grandkids, and crocheting blankets for her loved ones. Linda was such a devoted wife to James "Sparky" Carter that she married him twice! They shared...

Emmette F. "Rusty" Waugh, 86, of Sissonville, WV, passed away February 2, 2021 at Oakridge Center in Charleston. Born November 15, 1934 in Charleston, he was the son of the late Charles C. and Margaret Pauline Waugh of Charleston and his wife, Bernice B. Waugh of Sissonville. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and worked for Union Carbide and Nationwide Insurance. An avid hunter and fisherman, he served as past president of Carbide Hunting and Fishing Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, playing golf and gardening, but above all, he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving family: son, Charles (Kimberly) Waugh of St. Albans; daughters, Emma (Kent) Wakefield of...

Joseph Earl Byrd, 85, of Charleston, WV, passed away January 31, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. Born February 25, 1935 in Charleston, he was the son of the late Voyd and Losia Jones Byrd. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Byrd; son, Cody Gene Byrd; grandson, Cody Gene Byrd, Jr; great-grandson, Joshua Adam Byrd, II, and brothers, Julius, Charles and Tommy Byrd. Joseph was the meat manager for Evans and Penny Fair supermarkets for 40 years. He is survived by his daughter, Robin (Robert) Nasby of Cross Lanes; daughter-in-law, Mary Byrd-Burkhart of St. Albans; brother, Richard Byrd of Deltona, FL; grandchildren, Jesse Nasby, Amanda Smith,...

Roger Gene Cordell, 69, went home to be with the Lord on January 30th, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 7th, 1951 in Charleston, WV, the son of the late Austin and Aileen Cordell. He was a great husband and father. He taught all of his children about God so that one day we can all be together again. Roger was a car salesman and manager for 35 years. He loved his family and God more than anything. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Allen Cordell. He is survived by his wife Cathy Cordell; one son, Roger (Shala) Cordell; his daughters, Julia (Brandon) Pardue, Candace Hilbert, and Diana Cordell; brothers, Austin (Bill) Cordell,...

Thomas D. Johnson, 31, of Glen Ferris, WV, passed away on January 29, 2021 with his Combat Veteran's Battle Buddy, Remington, by his side, not wanting to leave a man behind. Trey was born on June 14, 1989 in Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard and Carolyn Sue Wilkinson, and William R. Johnson and Elizabeth Dudley Johnson. Trey is survived by his parents, Redhonda (Brandon Seward) Wilkinson of Glen Ferris, WV and Thomas D. (Missy) Johnson of Hurricane; brother, Christian Andrew "Drew" (Katie) F. Johnson and Michael (Crystal) Grass; aunt, Rhonda (Keith) Wilkinson of Sissonville; uncles, Richy (Julie) Wilkinson of Indianland, SC, Shane Wilkinson of Sissonville,...

Aquilla Arlene Harrison, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021. She was born November 4, 1940, in Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late Charlie and Thelma Asbury. Aquilla was a devoted Christian and Jehovah's witness. She is survived by her daughters, Sonja Harrison of Charleston, WV and Denise (Jimmy) Hall of Dunbar, WV. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Lee (Suzanne) Hall and Zach Hall; two great grandchildren, Zayden Hall and Zander Hall; four brothers, Robert Asbury, Larry Asbury, Paul Asbury, and Jack Asbury; one sister, Dorothy Harrison; and several other family members and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Ronald K. Burdette, 67, of Sissonville, WV, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2021 at the Hospice Unit at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He attended and was a Deacon at Victory Primitive Advent Church. He enjoyed and took pride in telling everyone about the Lord and what he had done for him. Ronald retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways after 36 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles W. Burdette and brother-in-laws, John Shamblin and Stinson Smith. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 26 years, Clara "Sis" Burdette; daughter, Allyson P. Burdette; mother, Frances Burdette, all of Sissonville; brothers, Eugene (Patty) and...

Larry M. Taylor, 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 9, 2021 (ll Timothy 4: 7-8). Larry was born June 17, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Becky Taylor, and brothers Roy and Darrell "Doc" Taylor. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 57 years, Patty Taylor and children Kathy (Greg) Watts, Sandra (Mike) Granata and Matthew (Alissa) Taylor. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren: Taelor (Joel Burris), Savannah and Sawyer Watts; McKenzie, Ethan, Zachariah and Allison Granata; Josiah and Abigail Taylor (along with their mother, Cathy Taylor); Madison and Mackenzie Haynes. One great grandchild, Penelope...

Ona Merleen Ray, 85, of Charleston, WV, passed away December 26, 2020 at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center in Charleston. Born June 2, 1935 in Doddridge County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Hobart and Helen Isner Dotson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Ray; brother, Orman Dotson and twin sister, Marleen Seese. Merleen was a member of Park Avenue Church of Christ and an avid reader. She was a loving and caring mother who will be dearly missed. She is survived by her children, Jennifer Ray and John Ray; sister, Margie (Edward) Leggett and sister-in-law, Ruth Dotson. The family would like to thank the staff of Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center for...

Eunice Cleo Abbott, 98, of Sissonville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2020. Born on October 31, 1922 at home in Allens Fork, Sissonville, WV, she was a daughter of the late Claude "Ott" and Mollie Bumgardner Slater. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl C. Talbert; husband, Richard J. Abbott; sister, Garnet Basham; brothers, John Slater and Guy Slater. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Derrell Talbert of Sissonville, Bill (Renea) Abbott of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Robert (Olive) Abbott of Kenna; daughters, Joyce (David) Abbott Ashby of Cross Lanes, Wanda (Rondis) Abbott Cavender of Ripley, Denise Abbott of Kenna and Anita...

Terry Allen Whiting, 52, of Kenna, WV, passed away December 19, 2020 at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston. Born October 4, 1968, he was the son of Wanda Casto Lanham. He was preceded in death by his father, Natchee Lanham; grandparents, Ayward and Georgia Casto, and step-brothers, Wayne and Troy Lanham. Terry was a Sissonville High School graduate and U.S. Airforce veteran. He worked for Graziano's in Charleston where he had a special bond with his co-workers. He was an avid Mountaineers fan and will be remembered as kind and caring to everyone he met. Terry is survived by his mother, Wanda Lanham; son, Christian Allen Whiting; brother, Shawn (Tiffany) Lanham; step-brother, Matthew;...

Herbert W. Dye, (80) of Sissonville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday December 13th 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. Born March 16, 1940 in Elizabeth, WV he was the son of the late Charles Otmer and Clara Grace (Wood) Dye. Herb drove for the Kroger Company for (28) years. During this time, he was selected to participate in the truck driving rodeo in Chicago, IL where he placed 3rd in the nation. He was also accident free during his entire career there. He enjoyed spending time with his family and attending various activities for his grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of (55) years Barbara (Ray) Dye, brothers Cluster, Dale, Donald, Arnold and Glen sisters Mabel (Dye)...

Charles Burgess 91, of South Charleston passed away December 11, 2020 at Hubbard Hospice West. He was preceded in death by his wife Hazel, son Jeff, his parents, eight siblings and a special fur friend "Rosie." Charles retired from the Department of Army in 1990. He was a Marine Veteran having served in the Korean War and served 20 years in the Army National Reserves. Surviving are his daughters Anna Slater (Bud), Diana Chandler (Walt), Vickie Burgess; brothers James, Carl and Don Burgess; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren. The family would like to thank his Saturday night bingo family for their loyal friendship and kindness. Due to Covid-19 their will...

Deborah S. Means, 67, of Charleston, passed away December 11, 2020. It is with a saddened heart that the family of Miss Debbie has to announce that we lost our loving and sassy mother, granny and friend. It was with her last dying words that she wanted us all to know that she loved us. She passed away after a long ongoing illness. With the heart of a "Big Chief" and the most courageous and protective wolf spirit that one could have. Left to mourn her loss are her four children, Paula (Billy) Sayles of Charleston, Larry (Angela) Lacy of St. Albans, Brian (Teresa) Lacy of St. Albans and Missy (Robert) Thompson of St. Albans, and one chosen child that Deborah chose herself, Robin Terwillinger...

Joseph Allen "Joey" Harrison, 70, of Kenna, WV, passed away December 5, 2020 at Genesis Dunbar Center. Born April 7, 1950 in Charleston, he was the son of the late George and Josephine Williams Harrison. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Elmore and brother-in-law, Manford Tolley. Joey was a wonderful Christian man who would do anything for anybody. He enjoyed leading Sunday school service and enjoyed all sports. Joey loved his nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. He is survived by his brother, James Harrison of Sissonville; sister, Wanda Tolley of Sissonville; niece, Linda (Jeffery) Troup and her grandchildren, Greyson Childers, Everly...

Wyonia Mae Jordan, 84, of Charleston, WV, passed away November 13, 2020. Born September 11, 1936 in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Hoy L. and Violet Holmes Tate. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Jordan; daughter, Bridget Jordan; son, Allen Jordan and grandson, Colton Jordan. Wyonia was a good woman who enjoyed fishing and will be remembered as always being happy and cheerful. She is survived by her daughters, Tonja Ceney of Charleston and Jessica Jordan of Charleston; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Monte Tate of Charleston, Lucille Burdette of Lowell, NC, Roland Tate of Spencer, WV and Roxanne Carpenter of Charleston....

Virginia Doilene Burdette, 87, went to be with God on November 10, 2020. She was born to Ella Mae Scarbrough and Lilburn Mayford Ashby on July 13, 1933 in Advent, Jackson County, WV. Virginia retired from CAMC, had previously attended Mountain Mission, and volunteered at the Mission store where she was a member of her beloved group, "The Squares". In 2016 she moved to Louisville, KY, to be with family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her love of her life, A.F. "Buck" Burdette in 1990; Jarrett Harper in 2009; her sisters, Wilma Taylor, Faye Mitchell, Erma Nowland and Janet Samples, and her brothers, Basil Ashby, Hansel Ashby and Junior Ashby. Her family was everything...

CHARLES LESTER HISSOM, SR., 82, of Sissonville, went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2020, after an extended illness and contracting COVID-19. Charles was born on April 5, 1938, to the late Bernard and Bessie Hissom. He graduated from Sissonville High School. After meeting on a blind date, Charles married the love of his life, Frances Ellen Evans, on March 22, 1958. Charles began his career with WV American Water and retired from the Union Carbide Corporation after 32 years of service. He was a member of Calvary Church of the Nazarene. He loved camping, boating, hunting, and fishing. He passed on his passion for the outdoors to his family. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Larry Jason Vassel 71 of Charleston, WV passed away on November 5, 2020 after an extended illness at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a retired devoted school teacher with Kanawha County Schools having taught at St. Albans High School and Hayes Junior High. He had been a girls basketball coach and after retirement he was a substitute teacher at a variety of schools. Larry was preceded in death by his wife Laurie Kay Vassel and his parents Jake and Melba Vassel. He is survived by his daughter Lauren Vassel of Louisville, KY and son Jason of Charleston, WV. A Private gathering will be held with the family. Contributions can be made in his memory to the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Society...

Patricia Ann Serles, 70, of Charleston, WV, passed away on November 2, 2020. Born March 23, 1950 in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Tressie P. Facemyer Edens. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Serles. Patricia is survived by her sons, Roy and William Serles; daughters, Kathy Eads and Jessica Burdette; brother, Freddy A. Edens; sisters, Elberta Higdon, Louise Tolliver and Phyllis Schleigh; grandchildren, Stephanie Jack, Steven Eads, Sheana Serles, Shane Serles, William Serles, Danielle Serles, Santana Serles, Brooke Burdette, Mason Burdette and several great-grandchildren. She was a woman who led with bravery and immense...