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;...

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...

89, a lifelong resident of Diamond passed away February 11, 2021 at home. He was a retired conductor for Conrail Railroad Company, an Army veteran of the Korean Era serving in Germany and a member of Diamond Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his parents, Joseph W. and Ethel S. Moore Romine; brother, J.W. Romine and sisters, Charlotte Critchfield, Syble Romine, Melba Carter, Ilene Shaver, Colleen Cantrell, and his twin sister, Fay Foster. Ray is survived by twelve nieces and nephews and their families. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2021 in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, with Pastor Charles Bolen officiating and there will be...

80, of Belle passed away February 11, 2021 at CAMC General Division following complications from surgery. Opal started taking children into her home over 40 years ago as an in-home babysitter. She always said she wouldn't bring a child into her home if she couldn't love them and treat them as her own. That's how she came to be known to everyone as "Mommaw Opal." All of those children are grown today but most all of them and their parents kept in touch with Mommaw Opal, even today. Opal was an avid WVU fan and watched all their games. Mommaw Opal will be most remembered for her ability to love anyone and everyone that she came into contact with. She had the sweetest nature and kindest...

73, of Belle passed away February 11, 2021 at Glasgow Health and Rehabilitation following a long illness. She was a graduate of Charleston High School Class of 1966, attended Marshall University and worked for the West Virginia Department of Highways Department of Bridging. Nikki was a judicial secretary having worked for the West Virginia Supreme Court serving the Honorable Justices Oden Goshorn, Herman Canady and Jennifer Bailey. She was also employed by attorney Larry Taylor, worked part time for the Belle Recreation Center, was a member of the Belle Mother's Club and the Belleview Gardens Club. Preceding her in death were her parents, Hayes and Nancy Vada Botkin; twin brother, Ernest...

93, of Witcher Creek went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 8, 2021. Andy started work at the age of 17 on the New York Central Railroad at Quincy, followed by six years underground at Valley Camp Coal Company. He is best known for his career on the river. Beginning in the steamboat era aboard the O. F. Shearer and Sons' sternwheeler SAM CRAIG, he retired from Amherst in 1992. His retirement was periodically interrupted when asked to come work on the dock at Port Amherst. His loyalty, work ethic and love of the river made him an icon among rivermen having mentored a young O. Nelson Jones. In 1994 Nelson, president of Madison Coal and Supply Company, named one of their latest...

93, of Belle passed away February 8, 2021 following a long illness. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Margaret; parents, Andrew Sr. and Alberta Woody Mullins; sisters, Nettie, Cleo and Juanita; and brothers, Dallas, Ronnie, Chilton, Pearley and Cleve. Surviving are his son, Ronie Mullins of Campbells Creek; daughters, Sheri Kinder of Campbells Creek, Sandi (Tim) Childers of Wallback, Lisa (Lloyd) Scarbro of Cross Lanes; grandchildren, Jason (Sabrina) Harless, Shelley (Travis) Williams, Jerrod (Stacey) Harless, Mallory (Uriah) Cummings, Ally (Jake) Halstead; and great grandchildren, Brady...

82, died peacefully in his sleep on January 31, 2021, following a long illness. Born on July 4, 1938 in Diamond, Ronnie was the son of the late Herman Adam and Evelyn Steele Surbaugh. Ronnie was employed by American Electric Power at Cabin Creek and Kanawha River Plants, retiring after 32 years. After retirement, he purchased golf clubs and spent many hours on the links with his daughter and friends. He also loved to hunt, fish and travel with his family. Baptized into Judson Baptist Church on October 23, 1949, he was believed to be the longest living member at the time of his passing. He was also a member of Chelyan Lodge No. 158 AF&AM, Scottish Rite Orient of West Virginia, Beni...

78, of Concord, North Carolina went home to be with his Lord and Savior January 26, 2021. He was born February 2, 1942 to the late Dana Sr. and Goldie Brown of Witcher and spent his childhood in eastern Kanawha County before enlisting in the United States Army at the age of 17. Dana served his country with honor and distinction for 28 years, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 in 1987. He then went into service of the Lord, achieving a Master's Degree in Divinity while pastoring several churches in the Charleston area and serving as a chaplain at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 30 years, Janet Marie...

95, of Scott Depot, formerly of Belle passed away January 26, 2021 at Rolling Meadows Place, Scott Depot. She was a member of Judson Baptist Church, Belle, a 50-year member of the Salina Lodge #27 Order of the Eastern Star and an aide for Kanawha County Schools. Preceding her in death were her husband, George H. Saulton; parents, Basil and Callie Payne Hively; sisters, Lucille Hively and Ernie Legg; and brothers, Darrell and James Hively. Surviving are her daughters, Robin Saulton of Teays Valley, Debbie Campbell (John) of Naples, Florida; sister, Ruby Shamblin of Clendenin; grandchildren, Geoff Campbell (Rachel), Johnna Hoffman (Chris); and great grandchildren, Avery and Morgan Lyn...

73, of Belle passed away at home while sleeping on Monday, January 25th, 2021. Gary graduated from Dupont High School and worked at AEP for 41 years, almost entirely at John Amos Power Plant. He enjoyed over ten years of retirement; devoting the majority of his time to working and playing with his two favorite sidekicks, grandson, Blake and great-grandson, Maddox. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather. Always ready to help with any job and laughed loudly at any jest. His memory is a keepsake, with which we will never part. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts and you will be loved forever. Preceding him in death were his father, "Smokie" Esmond Duffey;...

75, of Belle gained her wings on January 21, 2021, following a short illness at home with her family by her side. Pat was born in Charleston on April 28, 1945, daughter of the late George And Madeline Conley. She was a hard worker and never seemed to stop. Strength and endurance along with a good sense of humor allowed Pat to continue the family-owned business, Wholesale Transmission, after the passing of her husband until she retired in 2010. She then worked as a substitute school cook with Kanawha County Schools, until March of 2020. That was right up her alley because she was a great cook and loved all of the children. Pat was also a proud member and President of the Belle Women's Club...

passed away January 21, 2021 at CAMC Memorial Division. She was a retired school bus driver for Kanawha County Schools, member of Judson Baptist Church, member of the former Belle Women's Club, Belle Lions Club and a lifetime member of the women's auxiliary for the Elkview VFW Post 8516. Preceding her in death were her husband, Charles Coburn; son, Rick Coburn; sister, Joyce Arthur; and brothers, James, Charles and Arnold Moore. Surviving are her son, Larry Wayne Coburn of Belle; sisters, Gerri and Betty Lou Moore both of Vero Beach, Florida; and a granddaughter, Josie Lynn Coburn. In keeping with Jo's final requests, her interment will be held in Montgomery Memorial Park, London,...

71, of Belle passed away January 21, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. He was a retired appliance repair man. Surviving are his son, Chris Shumaker (Nina); daughters, Shawna Fisher and Amanda Shumaker all of Dunbar; brother, John Shumaker of Shrewsbury; sisters, Linda Hatfield and Sharon Shumaker Bowen both of North Carolina; grandchildren, Kayla Fisher, Bryce, Austin, Nahla and Josie Shumaker, Cierra and Savannah Pourfarhadi, and Hailo Wright; great granddaughter, Ellie Buckley. In keeping with Allen'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...

86, went home to be with the Lord passing peacefully on January 21, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House West. She was born on January 7, 1935 in the beautiful mountains of Boone, North Carolina. Her family moved to Charleston, where she grew up, married and raised a family. She was a long-time member of Diamond Baptist Church, retired from BB&T bank after 44 years of employment and enjoyed 10 years of retirement in Melbourne, Florida. Ann enjoyed the simple things in life, being a devoted mother and wife, her church and reading a book with a dachshund on her lap. Being a caregiver by nature, you could always depend on her to be there if family or a friend was in need. A blessing to all who...

78, lifelong resident and leader of Chesapeake went home to be with his Lord Saturday, January 16 after a short illness with Covid-19. Preceding him in death were his parents, Jesse M. and Sarah V. (Childress) Bradshaw; brother, Jesse (Sonny) Bradshaw Jr.; nephew, Jesse M. (Matt) Bradshaw III from Humble, Texas; step-grandson, Andrew Scott Daugherty; sister-in-law, Donna Caudill Legg and brother-in-law, John William Caudill. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Mary Jane Caudill Bradshaw; sons, Paul Bradshaw (Bonita) and Charles Bradshaw both of Chesapeake; granddaughter, Ashley Bradshaw Carver (Cody) of Dry Branch; sister-in-law, Beulah Bradshaw Ford; nephew, Mark Bradshaw; great...

73, of Belle passed away January 15, 2021 at CAMC Memorial Division Hospice. She was a member of Esta Memorial Baptist Church and loved to knit and to read. Preceding her in death were her father, James King; and mother, Ernestine King Withrow. Surviving is her husband, Charles F. Riddle; brothers, James A. King Jr. of North Carolina, Ronnie Withrow of Cross Lanes; Kenny Withrow of Florida; and sisters, Marsha Angel of Tennessee, Juanita Carrier of Nitro and Patricia Ann Simmons of Dunbar. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Fidler and Frame Funeral Home, Belle with Pastor Randy Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Witcher Cemetery. A...

79, of Belle passed away January 9, 2021 at home. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant for CAMC Memorial Division, a member of the YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program and received the Jefferson Award and West Virginia Distinguished Service Award both in 1996. Preceding her in death were her husbands, Roney L. Baker Sr. and Lloyd Schoolcraft Jr.; son, Clinton Baker; grandson, Roney L. Baker III; mother, Thelma Eudana Gunnoe; and sisters, Sharon Gunnoe and Diane Trent. Surviving are her son, Roney L. Baker Jr. (Barbara) of Belle; daughter, Connie Johnston of Columbus, Ohio; sisters, Connie Hobbs of Charleston, Jessica Gunnoe of Honolulu, Hawaii; grandchildren, R.J. Baker of Belle,...

84, of Cabin Creek passed away January 7, 2021 at home. He was a retired conductor for CSX Rail Road, a member of Witcher Baptist Church and loved fishing, camping and going to Spruce Knobb, West Virginia. Preceding him in death were parents, Leff and Bertha Mae Short Petry; brothers, Leonard Petry and Chuck Petry; sisters, Madeline Saber, Virginia Mann, Lillian Hill and Lila McGhee. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Jean Petry; daughter, Vicky Lynn Hunter of Belle; sons, Robert Petry Jr. of Charleston, Kenneth Allen (Kristi) Petry of Torrington, Connecticut; sisters, Nina Belle Williams of North Carolina, Dorothy Mae Paul of South Carolina, Essie Harlow of Cabin Creek; five...