"I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith, I have finished my course..." Loretta Mae Hannigan, 89, of Shrewsbury, departed this life Wednesday, May 12, 2021, following a long illness. She was born June 29, 1931 in Lincoln County and the family moved to Shrewsbury in 1935 where she remained a lifelong resident. She was a 1950 graduate of East Bank High School and was a bus driver for Kanawha County Schools from 1969 until her retirement in 1989. Loretta had a very bubbly personality and never met a stranger. Loretta accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a member of the Shrewsbury Church of Christ and later attended Kanawha City Church of Christ. Her life was a...

age 85, was called home to glory on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Darisue had made her home with her daughter and family in Florence, KY, and was under her care with the guidance of St. Elizabeth Hospice. Darisue was born on September 28, 1935 in Bland, VA to Hubert and Argie Hamilton. She was married to the love of her life, Leland "Tad" Gilmore for 64 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 5 brothers and 1 sister. Darisue is survived by her children Ross (Sandee) Gilmore, Terry Clark, Cheryl (Buck) Sutton, Tracy (Lisa) Gilmore and Toni (Chris) Hook. She also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, as well as siblings and...

On Monday, May 3, 2021, Patricia Kaye Williams, 77, loving wife, wonderful mother of 3, grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 7, and friend to many, went home to be with the Lord at her home in Belle with her family by her side. She was a homemaker and member of Big Bottom Missionary Baptist Church, Campbells Creek. She was involved in church dinners, Bible School, and hardly ever missed a church service. Those around her knew that she loved Jesus, she loved her family, and she loved to cook! Everyone who was lucky enough to know her, knows that in Heaven they are eating very well now that she is there! Every Sunday afternoon the family would gather at her home and eat the best home...

91, of Belle passed away at the home of her daughter on April 26, 2021 following a short illness. She was a member of the Belle Church of Christ and a homemaker. Preceding her in death were her husband, James Buckalew; step-son, James Buckalew Jr; granddaughter, Tessa Kessel; parents, Raymond and Maude Crouch Watts; brothers, Ed, Don and Harold Watts; sisters, Nadine Russell and Cookie Wilson. Surviving are her daughter, Barbara Pauley (David) of Belle, son, John Kessel (Debbie) of Charleston, step-son, Rick Buckalew (Faye) of Red House; twelve grandchildren; and twenty-five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Belle Church of...

54, of Simmons Creek passed away April 25, 2021 following a sudden illness. Preceding him in death were his parents, Jack and Brenda Hobbs. Surviving are his daughter, Krystal (Josh) Cooper of Belle; son, Bobby Brown of Belle; grandson, Kaiden Cooper of Belle; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy (Teresa) Hobbs all of Belle, Danny (Thyri) Thomas of Florida; nephew, Brent Thomas of Florida, Cody (Sarah) Hobbs of Belle; niece, Celsie (Cody) Jones of Charleston; and several great nephews. In keeping with Bo's final requests, his cremation wishes will be honored and there will be a graveside funeral service held at a later date. Please visit our website, fidlerandframefuneralhome.com to send...

85, of Belle passed away April 25, 2021 at home. She was a homemaker. Preceding her in death were her husband, Billie Joe Kessler; parents, Albert and Elizabeth Huffman Mullins; and siblings, Lou Ellen Eley, William, James and Thomas Mullins. Surviving are her son, David Kessler (Deborah) of Belle; daughters, Carolyn Hancock of Chesapeake, Deborah Loftis (William) and Peggy Johnson all of Belle; grandchildren, Charity Meyer, Jewell Wagner, Amanda and Billie Hancock, Catie Kessler, Michael Johnson, Alexander Larabee, Bobby Stevens, Crystal Bahar; great grandchildren, Brendon and Chriztian Kessler, Elizabeth Casto, David Merrill, Raven, Dakota and Willow White, Jacklyn Arms, Logan...

52, of Witcher passed away April 17, 2021 at home following a long illness. He was a former construction worker. Preceding him in death were his father, John Robert Summers. Surviving are his daughters, Brittany Summers of Smithers, MaryAnn Summers of Montgomery; mother, Alana Margaret Summers of Belle; brothers, John Summers of Belle, Robert Summers of Rand; grandchildren and sidekick, Trenton, Alana and Raegan Summers. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2021 at Witcher Memorial Gardens, Belle with Clinton Hoy officiating. Please be fully aware and abide with the State of West Virginia and CDC guidelines during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which require...

86, of Charleston passed away April 7, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, following a long illness. He was a retired bus driver for the Kanawha Valley Regional Transit Authority and a Navy veteran of the Korean War. William enjoyed fishing, gardening and West Virginia University sports. Preceding him in death were his wife, Wanda Webb; and parents, Dalphord Clyde and Anna Mae Hall Webb. Surviving are his sons, William H. Webb Jr. (Tracy) of Scott Depot, Wayne Webb (Elizabeth) of Charleston; daughters, Joyce Stephens (Mark) of Cross Lanes, Debra Basalik (Evan) of Charlotte, North Carolina; brothers, Dalphord Webb Jr. of Summerfield, Florida, Wallace Webb of Gallatin, Tennessee,...

80, of DeLand, Florida, formerly of Belle, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She was born in Mercer County, West Virginia on August 19, 1940, to Lacy and Helen Burrough, and in addition to her parents and brother, Lewie Burrough, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, David Harless, in 2019. Jo was retired from Kanawha County Board of Education where she worked as a secretary in the purchasing department, was a former member of Judson Baptist Church, Belle, and regularly attended First United Methodist Church, DeLand, Florida and was a Baptist by faith. She was active in her community and loved spending time with the ladies playing cards. Surviving are her...

88, of Chelyan passed away March 30, 2021 at home. She was a homemaker and member of Chelyan Church of the Nazarene. Preceding her in death were her husband, Orville Hastings and her parents, Tracy and Edith Groce Lucas. Surviving are her sons, Gary Hastings (Lorna) of Hurricane, Mike Hastings (Tammy) of Chelyan; daughters, Cheryl Hastings of Chelyan, Teresa Hastings (Timmy Petry) of Cross Lanes; brother, Monroe Ashby of Belle; ten grandchildren; several great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2021 at Fidler and Frame Funeral Home, Belle, with Pastor Coltan Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Montgomery...

46, of Belle passed away March 29, 2021 at his home. Jason was known for his sense of humor, quick wit and intelligence. He loved to sing along to 90s metal, to dance with his wife and to travel with her to beautiful places both near and far. Preceding him in death were his mother, Jennifer Baldwin, as well as his grandparents and his cousin, Jeremy. He will be carried on in the hearts of his wife, Kristi Morris of Belle; daughter, Jordan Morris of Charleston; father, Terry Morris (Pam) of Grandbury, Texas; brother, Justin Morris (Julia) of Austin, Texas; sisters, Jennifer Morris Austin (Steve) of South Charleston and Tiffany Talbert (Jeremy) of Charleston; nephew, Christian; nieces,...

74, of Hurricane, formerly of Belle, passed away March 27, 2021 at Putnam Center following a long illness. He was a retired bridge and aggregate inspector for the West Virginia Department of Highways and an Army veteran of Vietnam. Surviving are his wife, Linda Hoffman; sons, Nathan Hoffman of Grassy Meadows, Samuel Hoffman (Jodi) of Olympia, Washington; daughter, Susan Hoffman of Smithers; brothers, Thomas Hoffman of Houston, Texas, Paul Hoffman of Dunbar, Burl Hoffman of Campbells Creek; and grandchildren, Devin Daniel, Jaden and Nickolas Hoffman. In keeping with James's final requests, his cremation wishes will be honored and there will be no other services. Interment of his ashes...

98 of Dunbar and formerly of Gassaway passed away March 26, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. He worked for E. I. DuPont Belle Works for over thirty years and served in the United States Armed Forces where he was stationed in the South Pacific during WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Constance Novak Murphy who passed away on February 22, 2007. Surviving are his five children, Eugene Michael Murphy, Gloria Louise Thorne, Patricia Ann Bays, Mary Jean Kimble and Constance Rita Hudson; eleven grandchildren, thirty-seven great grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Private graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,...

64, of Belle passed away March 23, 2021 at CAMC Memorial Division. He was a retired auto mechanic and manual laborer. Surviving are his wife, Brinda Myers; son, Ervin Junior Myers II and his fianc?e, Tara Walker of Belle; daughters, Nora Jean Bennett (Jeremy) of St. Matthew, South Carolina, Brenda Sue Myers Marcum (Levi) of Mingo County; and seven grandchildren. In keeping with Ervin's final requests, his cremation wishes will be honored and there will be no other services. Please visit our website, fidlerandframefuneralhome.com to send the family online condolences or sign the guest book.

88, of Chelyan passed away March 11, 2021 of diabetes and congestive heart failure. He was born March 20, 1933 in Dry Branch on Cabin Creek to the late, George William and Viola Lottie "Mullens" Hudnall. Vernon was manager of Mary Jane and Buttler Shoe Stores. He also owned his own Shoe Stores in Marmet until he retired at an early age. He was an Army Veteran and earned several medals when stationed in Germany, including the Good Conduct Medal. Preceding him in death were his wife of 41 years, Phyllis "Casto" Hudnall. Surviving are his two sisters, Georgia "Hudnall" Cobb Persinger of Cross Lanes and Opal Juanita "Hudnall" Gilbert of Winfield; and many nieces and nephews. Vernon was...

40, of Charleston passed away March 9, 2021 following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on August 31, 1980. Brandi was a graduate of DuPont High School and Le Cordon Blue School of Pastry Arts. She also served as the District Activist Leader of the National MS Society of West Virginia. Brandi loved to bake and sing and was very close to her family. She was a proud aunt and loved her family very much. Even through her struggles she was first to lend help to anyone in need. Her sweet disposition, smile and giving soul will be missed by many. Preceding her in death were her father, Jerry "Pat" Hobbs. Surviving are her mother, Connie Hobbs; brothers, Stacey (Angie) Hobbs...

71, of Belle passed away February 21, 2021 at home. He was a retired chef for the West Virginia State Capital Restaurant, a U. S. Marine Corps veteran and attended the Church of God. Preceding him in death were his parents, William Franklin and Rachel Agnes Fizer Ballard; brothers, Frank, Bernard, Albert and Howard Ballard; and a sister, Nina Gross. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Watkins Ballard; son, Harry Ballard Jr. (Crystal) of Belle; daughter, Tonia Bolton (Marc) of Chesapeake; brothers, Billy Ballard of Gauley Bridge, Jerry Ballard of Powelton; sisters, Kay Ballard of Charleston, Nellie Brown of North Carolina, Jane Holtz of Alabama; and grandchildren, Parker Bolton, Kolie and...

89, of Charleston passed away February 17, 2021 at Teays Valley Center of natural causes. She was a retired purchaser for CAMC Hospitals, a member of Judson Baptist Church, Belle, and loved to sew. She was a past Youth Director for Judson Baptist Church and the Kanawha Valley Youth Association. Lorraine was also the former director at various church camps including Camp Cowen Baptist and Good Sam's Camping Club. Preceding her in death were her husband, Harley Robinson and sister, Agnes Wright. Surviving are her sons, Gene Robinson of Charleston, Dale (Karen) Robinson of Marlinton; daughter, Tami Jo Robinson of Charleston; sister, Audra Flowers Hubbard of Los Angeles, California;...

89, of Charleston passed away February 17, 2021 at Teays Valley Center of natural causes. She was a retired purchaser for CAMC Hospitals, a member of Judson Baptist Church, Belle, and loved to sew. She was a past Youth Director for Judson Baptist Church and the Kanawha Valley Youth Association. Lorraine was also the former director at various church camps including Camp Cowen Baptist and Good Sam's Camping Club. Preceding her in death were her husband, Harley Robinson and sister, Agnes Wright. Surviving are her sons, Gene Robinson of Charleston, Dale (Karen) Robinson of Marlinton; daughter, Tami Jo Robinson of Charleston; sister, Udra Lowers Ubbard of Los Angeles, California;...

80, of Banning, California passed away February 14, 2021. He was born in Putney, West Virginia and lived most of his life in California. Preceding him in death were his parents, William and Damia Peck Johnson; sisters, Laomia Young, Kathlyn Elswick, Eleanor White, Carolyn Manthey; brothers, Theodore, Robert, Douglas and Larry. Surviving are his wife, Evangeline Johnson; daughter, Lisa; sons, Eddie, Bobbie, Walter; sister, Louise Garten; brother, Charles Johnson; ten grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 18 nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. Graveside funeral services will be held March 19, 2021 in California.

74, of Belle passed away February 14, 2021 at home following a short illness. He attended Judson Baptist Church, was a retired musician for the former Charity Brown Band and also played for several other local area bands over 50 years. Preceding him in death were his parents, Clarence S. Sr. and Wanda Mae Jackson White; and a son, Jason Parsley. Surviving are his son, Brandon Thomas White (Jennifer) of Raymond City; grandchildren, Brandon Matthew White and Annabell Marie White; several cousins; and numerous friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Fidler and Frame Funeral Home, Belle with Pastor Charles Bolen officiating. Interment...